THE METROPOLITIAN SHOW.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 11117, 8 November 1901, Page 5

THE METROPOLITIAN SHOW.

7 ■ -.',' J . JUDGING DAY. Patron: Sir John Hall, K.C.ILG. Preßidont: Mr y. -i- Archer. Vice-president: Dr. E. Q. Lennge. Treasurer: Mr A. A. McKellar. Editor: Mr M. Murphy. BiL.S. Hoa. Consulting Chomist: Mr G. Gr»y, , F.C.S. Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: llr 1). JL Bait. M.R.G.V.S. SecroUry: Mr O. - B. Pembertou. , The second day of the Metropolitan g&otr —*° e principal judging one^ —was i r ■favoured with splendid weather. There vraa a freshness in the air induced by the over-night rain which made it very pleasant. The consequence was that there ■was » very large increase in the "number of visitors, and the hearts of the Chairman of tie Finance Committee and the treasurer I were gladdened considerably. The cheese ' and butter exhibits, as of yore, were very attractive, aiid, though strictly against the rule, m;inr a sonsy farmer's Vife and daughter caught a surreptitious glance of the exliibits, just to see what Mrs So-and-So had sent-. The more enthusiastic of Show visitors passed a considerable period of t-ime critically examining the sheep exhibit*, and subjecting them to a" careful and workmanlike examination. I Many a " profound discussion took • place over the pens amongst those learned in i sheep lore. The cattle and draught horses, ■ too, were subjected to much critical notice, ' and Ivere, and there were to be seen knots [ of breeders carefully inspecting the points i of the "various animals. Tho bulk of the visitorsj however, dispersed themselves over the grounds, and proceeded leisurely and methodically to see all that was to be seen. The building in which Messrs Strange and Co.'s exhibit of furniture was placed had a> very powerful attraction, -especially for the lady visitors. The outsider—that canny chiel who sees so much of the game—could note here and there the young couples who contemplated matrimony eagerly inspecting the pretty and tasteful furniture, probably in view of a purchase at bo distant date. In the various tests, where the local industries were situated, those in charge bad a pretty busy time showing their visitors all that Was to be>seen, and explaining the various articlee. Clothing seemed to come from Silkstone soap to OadburyV cocoa.One thing was particularly noticeable,* and one was at a loss to account for it. '. This was the evident desire on the part of .tie public to accumulate all the printed matter with regard to the exhibits that it was possibte to obtain.' People went about % with handfuls of handbills dealing - with, all kinds of subjects, including sheep dips, Golden Apple < cider, botfly remedies, reapers'and binders, galvanised iron wheelbarrows, et hoc genus omne. _ • The ladies of the W,C.T.U. were to the fore *with their pleasant luncheon tent, which, it is satisfactory to note, was well patronised, and Mr Burke, as usual,' catered most efficiently for the judges and the general public. The übiquitous side show, which always turns up with great regularity at Show time, was presentr Wlere the numerous little shows which start into life at this particular period of t&e_ year hibernate duxmg the off season, it is hard U> say. Given and. December ajad they turn, up bright and smiling. The strident tones oi the doorman of the biograph. was to be heard proclaiming the merits of the picture of the great fight of Corbett and tfitzsunmons. "Here you aie; every detail ' of the fight from- start to finish. Also the Melbourne Cug." iSo it is that the greatest | even under the Southern Cross—fche white > stone which marks the calendar of the I inhabitants of the vast continent—the Melbourne Cup—comes second in interest to a glpve Sjht. There were several other side shows whose particular amusement mission seemed rather mysterious. These, however, were rather in a state of transition, awaiting the great "People'fc Day." The "Lyttelton Marine JBand, under Bandmaster Collins, gave the visitors some -mry excellent music during the day. The McOormick reapers and binders were awarded the gold medal for progress —really the blue ribbon of the Show, the Association having made the condition that ' a gold mtdal would be awarded to the , j machine which, in the opinion of the i judges, showed the greatest expenditure of I thought and workmaiiiihip calculated to | provide the fanner with new and improved machinery, such improvements to be effected within the previous year;. Those who have attended previous November Shows have but little difficulty in recognising many familiar faces amongst tboee present yesterday. The backbone of the country —the farmers and pas.toralisrs—the foremost, men in the province in these departments are j always present in goodly ■numbers. Shortly after eleven o'clock the Countess of Ranfurly, Mrs A. E. G. Rhodes, C&ptain 'Alexander, and the Mayor of Christchurch, Mr A. E. G. j Rhodes, arrived on the ground, and were re- . I ceived by the President of the Association, ] I Mr F. A. Archer, and other prominent p&- i j ciais. The party were taken over the Showl-i j The legislature was represented by the Hon. Lancelot Walk*r, M.L.U., andjdr C. A. C.'j Hardy, M.H.R., and North Island pastoral- j ists present included Mr Ewan Campbell, of ,' Wanganni, and Mr James Stuckey, of Te ' Bangitumn. An Australian, ivisitor of some cote was also present in. ths person of "Cap-" tain Pearse, editor of the "Australasian Pastoralists . Review. ,1 / Mr the Superintendaafc of, Bwnvham, in response to aa invitaticHi'from the Committee of the Association, paid* a visit to the Show with several of tie boys. The latter enjoyed the outing exceedingly { and were very interested in" what they [ caw. Jusfc beyond the ltmchjeon ten* of i tbe W.C.T.U. was situate the Horticmtuial i Society's tenti in which the flower show will be fceld to-day. Roupd the- stands where the golden ipple cider and. Hancock's lager beer was exhibited, a goodly number - of visitors congregated. Botii Messrs Fletcher, Humphreys and Co. and Mtessrs Gresson , and Davis were on loe« pitable thought intent, and the fluids were like BppV cocoa "grateful* and comforting" to ths weary ■wayfarers. A fairly violent thunderstorm, which came' on shortly be-«-*fore five' o?felock, finallr cleared the ground of visftorS. Appended are results in the vafiotts classes: — V;.-, '"' SHEEP. • Aβ one,walked beside the sheep pens on '+he*Cant«rbury A. and P. Association's Show! Grotmd after the refreshuig rain of Wednesday j nigtit, it was pleosairr to look upon such an" altogether fine exhibit of Canterbury -wealth and .pastoral strength as presented by the fine collection of sheep. Were a receipts and expenditure statement for the colony made | up to coyer- the past half century, it would be* seen that the main&tay in the receipts side is ] in our < sheep station* and sheep and cattle i fiirms.' -In~. the principal line would stand I ihe income fiom "the golden Seeca" totalling I £130,000,000, while since 1882 a further item for rrosien meat has added about £18,000,-000. fit has long been the proud boast, t&at Zealantßa's mines made the success of the colony, as the total export of precious ore since 1355 Has; been, £58.681,279, and there is of course mo3& ■;, to: follow. Improved methods for mining , • :-vwjll accomplish' that object, juEt , .v: as Lmprorea selection and breeding is fast developing our sheep «ojl tattle. export of wool in quantity materially last year to 140,706,4561b", froKa export to 1.844.854cwt. the last quarterly returns of expofls.froin October, 1900, to September 30th, ISOI, tie value of our leading lines of tjade isbcvr the respective sources on wiich our income; as. ctHooisis depends, namely, from fisheries £22.153. manufactures £481,896, forests £762,549. prodnce and grain £1,73Q,8bZ, iuLd« ' £1817,773, and sheep,; t J «att3fej,---'ete.'i £8.620,936. At this point it 1 will bs seen that the stock show brings home I to all some iden of the steady work which the j plodding gJietp owners and farmers nave I "been, &n& ?tVtl si*, carrying out in eompeM[tion witli"'all toe world's markets to advance the business ;ind ■vrfcll-beiE'y of the colony. In the. frozen meat tTade there axe twentythree factories in operation, with a capacity of dealing with 3,b65,000 sheep and lambs annually, and the following- js the output

Total ... 19,355,195 20,186,78? Thare was a decrease in Napier district of 871527, but an increase for the North Island of 213,551, and an increase for the South Island of 618,238. These sheep are of I several breeds, whioh were separated and explained at the show. The average fleece of each kind on the farm is approximately merino. 41b to 71b, quurterbreds bjlb, halfbreds 7£lh, Leiecstere lOilb. Nad Lincolns 111b. In high-class flocks u>. .werage is larger. The freezing sheep are of an average weight, when dressed, of 601b* to 72ib, and lambs up to. 441heach when dressed and ready for sale as prime Canterbury. These facts go.to show now important a part the sheep has played in the growth and progress I of the colony. Speaking generally, the exhibition of sheep I at Canterbury's latest show vres a. very fine i one; stronger in some sections than ever be- ! fore, and m others fairly inointainin-g its , own. One Section— that for Boioney sheep— j is nob in a fonvaid direction, bub \ there is not much concern on this score, be--1 cause most people agiva that tlie Romney Trill gradually give place to other breeds more in favour, and possibly more suited to our pasture "lands. This year there was not the glamour of Jubilee year over tie show in any department, and things were expected to "fall a little short of the high standard then reached.' As regards the sheep exhibits, however, the standard -was very little lower than at the big show of 1900. THE MKRIXOS. It was expected by many that the unfavourable season would have- & very noticeable effect on the exhibits in ail the sheep classes, bet the merino certainly did not appear to hare suffered. As compared with last year the exhibit was. about equal, some judges', in fact, considered that a better lot of sheep were penned than ever-before here, •- The special competition for the merino cop.'and a gold medal has proved an inducement to a farther number of breeders and owners to exhibit, and several new entries were received. Each competitor id allowed to enter sot less than, toree oi more.-than fire merino rams, not more than one year and lave months old on Noveoiber Ist, 1901, all rams entered'to be bred by the exhibitor. • The rams entered last year were taken in charge by the Commdtfee, shorn and grazed as that Oom-mil-tee-thought desirable, - and exhibited at the 1301. Show,- Mr R. W. Chapman, of Fcrnsid*, , , "Laving kept them- for the year and tarred them oat in splendid oosdiiaon. These rams are to be shorn on the Show , Ground/ and the fleeces weighed, marked, and picked. - In the section for. fine, combing merinos some very fine sndep were penned, jsihowirtg frame and witih perfecrt fleeces; really,, there was less fault to- find with the merinos thus perhaps-any othei sheep station. Sir Ueb. Clifford' had only one entry, but jt gained a Several pens* were filled" by animals from fche estate of the late Mr Charles "Eueor,.of Mount Grey, whoso flock was not represented at the Jubilee Show. Mr Frank H. Smith, who lass year had some nice entries, did much better, and obtained a first prize and medal for ram above twentyeight months, and first and second for ram under sixteen months. - The former animal was bred by the Hon. J. Gibson, and showed great density and equality nf fleece. Air Smith also gained first for-inyo rams under sixteen -months, first, for- five I flock rams, first and medal forfcwe j sixteen months, and first and second fox ewe under sixteen months. All. his sheep were in" fine condition, and made &. very creditable display.' The Ensor estate's splendid peu of five flock rams above six- ! teen months was the only entry in the class, but it deserved the award of a fii-st prize which the judges gave.' The cmc exhibitors took first place with ewe raider twenty-eight months, and first and second for three ewes under sixteen months. AH the !<heep shown were well tho standard the late Mr Ensor simedv at, "abd showed that Mount Grey "still Holds its own as a breeding place for merino sheet* The- Culverden estale, Air Thomas Stent, and Mr Chas. Goulfcer, were tbe -only '"other exhibitors in this section,'"Cttlverden-'nar-rowly missing more than one first,award, . In' the section- for. etroog* comznog me-~ rines competition was keen, • and the <jua- v Lty of all tho exhibits very high.-* Mr l>. D. M&cfarlane's splendid ram.(under twentyeight months) carried off £rst and ehanvpion prizes. It is a Hwdei-gheep, fit-.to fchow anywhere. Mr '3?V .came a j go.od second, with a. mice, acam , hardly such a good -head,~lrat~in ..many , points equal to the HebampioaJ—A r«£*y j wonderful ■ajumaTwaa" th& champon ewe" under twentv-pight months/ shown by -Mr A. W. ftutliterford, -of MefcdinCSills, and bred by him. It is a sheep of -prefect pro- ! ponions, and carries an exceptionally heavy ! lleece, being also very fisavihr wooHedr nnderi neath. Good judges were loud itt pzaise of this exhibit, and it w" doobted ir-a finer ewe of the breed eooM-be found . in Zealand. - Pot ram* nfcder sixteen moafchs, j Mr Rufherford ,beat aIT otifer entries," each J. of -his three ..exhibits - taking jarfiss; his - ewe under sixteen niostiar also "gained first 1 All sir BirtherfowTey steep were turned cut in fine- condition. HEr "D. D. " Macfarlane- had twp. entries J in- the class for pees ol five- Sack rams, a»i outdistanced tie competitors, taking first' and "second prizes for nice, even lots' of useful sbjeep. Iha same exhibitor oitainea first and second lor. ew% above.sixteen months, with lans 6 at fooiT ' Xhe trustees oftke late Thojjws .^Carter-wttiß again exhibitors in thie dinsioo, securing first for nea of jgre fiocje. IZXC& under sbtteei. montJis, and first; and tfcond-for pens of three -ewes under sixteen monih?l In. ihe latter classes there was no competition. Amongst other prizetakers wbose sheep attracted favourable notice were Messrs WiUiatn Gardiner (a consistent supporter of the Show) and Messrs 1 Henry Whartcn and Co. The merino cmapetiiion alluded to previonsJv was not judged yesterday. -~,./ - ENGIJSH L*2CESTEBS. The English Leicester continues to crow in favour with the farmers in doe South Island, and the increase in the number of exhibitors and* the strong competition at the Show prove that the English Leicester has come to stay. The Leicester is un- . doubtedly a useful sheep for crossing for the meat trade, and the medium crossbred wool > appears to iold its own as well as asvI fcning that can be grown nowadays; hence ihe popnlaritr. of frie English Leicester. The entries tdis year were very little than List year's, vacn a special efEorfc was made to make a «how." Messrs E. and } J. Reid, P. O. Thrilkeld. Little Eros., Ed's win. Kellaud , Thomaa, Donaid j Grant. Wm. Nixon, Jonathan Lowden, Jay l S. Holnries, and Canterbury College were all I competitors, and In jk> section of the shetp classes was competition keener. Tfce honour of cbaanpionsJiip far ram above twenby-eighfc montlta was conferred upon Messrs Eeid's""To!Bi}teer, 3lr Edwin Ke"land's exhifeit coming second, the entries in the class s Euinbering t*c. The "champion of last year (ifr J"a«. Little's, was not entered, and at the two Shows held previous te 1900 Messrs Uedd gaimvi the championship with their ram, Tbo Chief. This year's champion is a goodconditioned, mce-fleeced animal, and i≤ a fitting representative of a good flock. In the classiofcjrain und«r twenty-«i?bt months Mr B&at five, sons of "The Chief and twelve other entries, a "truly meritorionis Tictorr. A new class for shorn ram/of the stains age as the exhibits in ,the prfsious class tv&s not so stronirlr supported, biit the sheep shov7n were admirable specimens, aiid jMr P. C. ThrelktW's t-.vo ' entries gained first, and second prizes?. The class for rams 'order sixteen months .gave the judges a. big ta?k. no less than tweittyt3ireie entries loide. Mr Edwin KeTland was again tbe \-ictor, Mr F. beini? placed second. j»nd Mt-s.srs R. acd J- Reid third. Canterbury UoHece sheer* in lihe Leicester <jivision appeared to tx-i-------ter advantage then in some <;ther sections, and a commended tictet was l>estowed ht-re en on© animal bred at the College, and a v.h.c. in the first class. In Class 25 for

r,»ms vvfov sixteen months (shorn) Mr MavM.n Vi:-»t, Messrs Reid (second _pn/.t) ;hkl Thr.:!keli> (third and v.h.c), Wriglit .'.rid ijiNun, with an exceedingly well-shapeo ;:iid Kooil-conuiiinned sheep. Mr Wright's Miccciw ceinc. :n the next class, when l>e titiit ten other competitors with a pen t.f two ranis under sixteen months. Hβ also •_'.iinctl iii*.t for his pen of five flock rams In t'd hv exhibitor. The latter were very i-v»>n sheep of a useful stamp. The cla«a fiir ewe above sixteen months with lamb at jf.it, proved another heavy undertaking for the }itdjres, but it was agreed that the. had been well awarded, iii pi.icing the ticket on one of Mr Donald iirant's jhiis. a second exhibit being given nt-xt. })l;u-c For l.hree ewes with lambs ;tt J in ot —a tni'st picturesque collection —Mr tintnt repeated iiis performance in the previous <!;»*<-. gaining iirst and second prizes. I. is!, yc.ir .Mr (.Ir.inc had to he satisfied with ilni'l place |n t lie .same class. Mr Little's exhibit (the Wner by whom he was then uptUn) (hi* yrar having to cry content wiih ! lie tnird place—a complete turning • •I the table*. Iμ the new class for single (!«p iiriiifi" tiisftjen months, Mr Edwin Keli(iU(i gained tii*r. rind second, the entries niimb*tiiii? eighteen. Mr F. Wright was further Miceesstul in the class for shorn *.we under sixteen mouths, Mr I*. C Threlki'ld being second. In the last class (that fur pi'iis of three ewe*) Mr Donald Grant b'i'it, tlin other nine entered against him—a iepetition oi 'his performance of last year. Taken fu>m every point of view the" Lei•.■.»Httfr* shown were mint creditable to Canlei bury.. , BORDER LXX.'ESTERS. Thn Border LcioesU-r sheep does not hold the hi;ili place vi the estimation of the grower oi wool nnd mutton that the Knglwh Leicester does, but there were »<i le** than forty-Jour en&ries in (ha clas3 under notice thU year as against twenty• oight at the. Jubilee Show, and twenty-four in 1899. Me«jT>t J. Little, Little Bros., .1. H. Holmes, the Xew Zealand and Australian Lund .(jo. (ToUuit estate), and Can.torbttry College .were the competitors, and showed Motne true specimens of the breed. Mr John Little, wirii a ram above twentyeigh* months, a woil-shaped and good conHtitutioned. animal, named Mont Serrat, i-ook first and champion award, Messrs Little. Bros. lirat and awond in the clone 'or raiiw under twenty-eight months, and first for shorn ran of the same ago. Mr John Little obtained first and second with a couple vi entries in the class for ram under aixtwn months. Messrs Little Bros. secured similar honours in the new class for shorn nun under sixteen months, first and second for pens ■oi two rams of the smnte mje as the preceding class. There *M no r.ntry in the clas* provided for pw« of five flock rams. A rery fine ewe with lamb at foot, shown l>y Mr J. H. Holmes, gained a champion awariT. Messrs. Little Bros. Tunning close for the prize. The latter scored heavily in, the next class {ewes under sixteen months) being awarded first, fecood, and third. Messrs Litde Bros, took first for shorn ewe under jrixtcen months, arid Mr John Little first for three »we* -under sixteen months. Canterbury College hod a number of entries commended,.but some of the exhibits made were not in show condition. The hijrh place held fojr so long by Messrs Little Bros., and Mr John Little in Border 1 nicester competitions, was veil maintained this year in every way. UNCOLNS. There we're forty-seven entries of Lincoln sheep thie year against mxty-seven last year and sixtyrnine in the previous jmr. Thla points conclusively to tfa* fact vhttb the breed i» etili losing, favour with Canterbury Hock-ownen. v Mr Henry Overton still exhibited some tine sheep, but this year Mr I*. C. Threikeld has cropped out of the Lincoln ring, as .far as the Canterbury Show was concerned at any rate. Mr Qeo. Button (Southland) was Ugain to the fore, and Mr J. 8. Holmes, Canterbury College, and the New' Zealand and Australian Load Co., Ltd. .(Moeraki estate), were the only others to compete. Taken as a whole the show of Uncolns wfM of good quality, Uhtottgh not larg*, and some of the sheep were of the highest claw, Others, however, notably one or two entries from Canterbury Agricultural Collogt', could have been better both, in condition and type. The champion ram in tbe clams for ram* above eighteen months wan the exhibit of the, Laud Company, and it i« on animal that , - the .MoVreki estate may-well be proud to b«d. It waa a centre of attraction.- So handsome was the' sheep, and «o thoroughly characteristic of the true Wnooln that the closest examination failed to renal a fault. It possesMO 'a- beautiful face and perfect proportions, and was bred from Karfcbom ifo. 1,. *o irtlMcnown jia ;* priae-taker, Sinfriilarly, mrhen shown" as 4, qograt last yroi'r the oharapion was only placed third. Speaking other hi. the Lincoln claaeee the jwlge* were .of * opinion that they, had nob bad better -before ,tbem m Canterbury lor hogftcts m A vrhAe vera good, yOn t'fe* other luftnd, the Twee, -with «n«;or two.exceptlon«, were.not. in nearly such igood show condition. In the claw for" ram above twenty-eight monthe, Ml* Qeo. Sntton obtained secan<j[ to' tbe Land Company's exhibit flnrt. Mr J. S. HohWs exhibit lacing highly ioomtncinded. For mm* under raxtecu month* the Moeraki Estate's rex-' hibittf fw«pt the board, takin? first, eecond, ■ and third .jpmte*. t ; Mr ; B«m*y Overton iioorcd in t}» next «la«, for raa under eixtc*n monthii,: but tbens. wa» i 6 com* petition. 'The exhibit, was a very Rood specimen, and wouldhaTe stood w*U in competition with, a stronft entry.-. Mr J. B; Holmes obtained a first for twotnme,.,under sixteen months, beating .the Land Company's exhibit*, -end the aame whibitdr foliowtd with ftwt and champion prize; for a beautiful ♦Wβ ftbpre sixteen Tuonthe -with lamb at foot. 'The Moeraki Kttat* -waii again sucweful -in the clam Tor eww under, sixteen months, with first cad second,',Jlr* Jβ*. .Holmes , *i pen of three iswee tmriter sixteen months beiog awarded a first prise. ROMNEY \\AI&E HEEP. Taken altogether, the- exhibit of Romwy Marsh sheep thii year wm ,aot nearly tr> good an the selection ahown at the wreviotis Show, the weather, oondiikms apparenttv haring had more to do with the ippea-anco of some of thtse sheep than any ether of the brceih Hitered. S»w«ral of the exhibits also showed more of the Lin* roln titan Bomney type./ Kewrthelee&, there were some remarkably good exceptions, notably in tto exhibH* of Sfessn John B*id, of Klderelie, Oarnani, who obtained first,! second, and champion prize for rams unjler twenty-dght months; fl-st for ratn ovei." twenty-eifihb months, and all the yiriws for ranv» imdt<r sixteen months. Mr Reid nUo gained first and second for rem «nd*r sixteen months, shorn on or after October let, the first prise-taker being undoubtedly the best Bomney on the ground, and displavinj? the best sym.raetrv. The rams exhibited by Messrs Bea"ley tiro*., from their famous Romney flock at Haldon, Hororata, were not in show condition, and the CJanterhuxy College exhibits lacked fa*onr with either the judges or the public. TTor two rams under sixteen months Mr.Xleid again carried all before him, and also obtained first, second, •nd champion prizes for his «wes under Klxteen months with lambs at foot. The champion ewe -was a perfectly woolled uheep, even, and very symmetrical, with a good back. For ewe under sixteen months Mr Reid took first and third, Canterbury College coming second. The College exhibits in this class were nice bog- ' (jets, but a trifle h*avv in lock, and not in the best show condition. A suspicion of Lincoln was noticeable in one of the entries. In the claw for ewes under sixteen months Messrs Bealey Bros, did better, taking first and second awards, but there was no outside competition. 3lr John Reid's p«n of three ewes under sixteen months beat the College entry, and wr» an exhibit in erory way worthy of Klderslie'e fame. , SOUTHDOWKS. The Down sheep were a splendid lot, and showed .tn imnrovement on last year's exhibit, almost equal, competent judges considered, to the Downs shown at Cbrist--hurch in 1838. Mr Henry Overton was de*ervrdly awarded a champion prize for a model sheep in the class for rams abor« iwenty-eight months. This animal hae improved gieatlv since rLown as a hogget last •year. The champion is a characteristic iSmithdown, true to type in every particular. Mr Jas. Johns came second in thw class, and the Garfarth estate exhibit was verr highly commended. Mr Thomas Brooks gained first place in the class for ram »boye sixteen months, the Gartortn exhibit, which was placed second, being *

larger, but not so neat a sheep. * Mr Johns'* shorn ran* above sixteen months was easily placed first against the two other competitors, and Mr Overton gained ar.otiier first for ram under sixteen months. The latter animal was hardly as clean about tbe legs as one expects in'the best"type. The j same applies to the sheep awarded second i prize, entered by Mr .Johns. In the new class for shorn ram under sixteen months the Garforth estate entry sooted with ;i well-shaped little r;im. For pen of two rams under sixteen months the Canterbury Agricultural College deservedly obtained first place for well'-got-up really* good shee;> —probably the best sheep entry trie College had made. A nice pen of fire flock rams, shown by the Garforth estate, took firi-l prize. Mr -Jos. Johns's lot being placed second. A nicely proportioned ewe. with a fine Lwnb at "foot, gained Mr Henry Overton first and championship, another entry fron> \he same flock taking second prize, against seven other competitors. For ewes under sixteen months and shorn cue, same age, Mr Overton took all the prizes with *.ome nice sheep. The pens lor three ewes each, with lamb Syt foot, were verr e-ren, Mr Jas. Johns's lambs bpin? rather better, and gaining him first award. The same exhibitor took first for three pretty ewes under sixteen months of age. SHROPSHIRE DOWNS. There, were fifty-two entries in the Shropshire Down cheep classes, including several comparatively new exhibitors. 'Sir George Clifford was among the prominent exhibitors. The Shropshire is becoming a fash' ionable sheep in Canterbury, and the standard of th'e flocks is well maintained. Mr Rupert Parry repeated his performance of 'ast year with the ram over twenty-eight months, Long Tom. beating the'exhibit* of Colonel Fox, Mr Wiliiam Gardiner and Mr W. A. Nixon. Mr Parry's Dβ Wet,, another Koml-looking, well-backed and wellbred s-heep, limbed in October, 1898. bred by Mr Geo. G. iMead, took secoDd place, the imported Long Tom still holding his own in tho class. Mr Geo. Clifford's Colonial, by the impoited ram-Exile fiom an imported cue. v -ha the only entry in the class for ram over sixteen and under twenty-eight month*. It was ' worthi.y awarded a first prize, for it*is a magnificent animal, and wag «hown in the best of condition, strong in type, and-of good constitution. E>ir shorn rum under twentyeight months Mr Rupert Parry's exhibit (also bred by Mr Geo. G. Stead) took first and special, nn<? in the class for ram under sixteen months Mr Parry gained first and third, Sir Geo. Clifford being awarded second and very highly commended, there being altogether twelve- entries. In the new class for shorn ram under sixteen months, Mr Rtroert parry took both first and sneond, and first for two rams. under sixteen months, Sir George again being second, whiie Canterbury College and Mr William Gardiner also competed closely. Mr Parry's five flock rams were given first and special prizes. 'Mr .James Stringfellow's pretty pen was placed second. The champion ewe with lamb at foot also came from Mr Parry's flock, and were much admired, as a pair showing their-good breeding. In the class for ewe under sixteen mouths the same exhibitor".* -sheep gained a first, third prize, and was very highly commended. Sir Geo. .Clifford obtaining second prize and commended. For ewe under sixteen montlfa shorn since October. Ist, Sir George's exhibits beat Par/y's, and carried off first and second prizes.' " In the la*t class, for- three ewe» under sixteen months, matters were again reversed, Mr Parry gaining first to Sir. Geo. Clifford's second, the Canterbury Agricultural College pen being very highly commended. THE! COIfcRIEDALE' BREED.

.The Corriedale entries ♦(a 'olass. not entered at last Show) were "vety. good this year, and some of the exhibits, -notably those of Messrs R. and J..Reid, displayed a better type of what the breed should be. Aa one sheep-breeder remarked,'.'"The Corriedale is 'misnamed; it ought-to have been 7 called The Canterbury,' for it is a typical mutton and wool sheep." The CorriedaJe is the progeny of ha!fbred rams from halfbred ewes (longwoobmerino cross), and the result of not Teas than five crosses of inbreeding, showing a decided-fixed type of h alfbred sheep..- In fhe class for rams above i sixteen months, Messrs R. and J. Reid's entries stood out'boldly. Mr 'Jas. Stringfellow** entry of rami.: under sixteen was a well-grown animal/ carrying heavy wool, and outclassing the other entries in size. Mr Reid's ewe in the following class was typical of what should. be aimed at, and a better woollld. and more. characteristic sheep than some of the others. Mr Stringfellow also exhibited a good ewe under sixteen, gaining a first prize. ,'. ' OTHER BREEDS. | The halfbred sheep naturally showed a 1 lot of diversity, and it would be difficult j to enlarge upon them. Sir Ge,o. Clifford, | the Ensor Estate* and the-'Hesjerton-Es- -i tate, and Mr Jas. -Stevenson all showed useful sheep. .In the section tor crossbred sheep, pens of five ewes were' exhibited by the Heslerton Estate and Mr. Jaa. ; Stevenson, both ohtaming first awards. '• I The fat sheep'entries were not as good I as (have* been*shovni' here, but' some entries ' R. W, Chapman, the Garforth Jas. Johns, the New ; Zealand and Australian Land Company i (Actor^/Mr Jaa.VStringfe.llow, W. B. An-| drewspjun., Estate, Messrs R. and J," R'eid; • Westenra Bros., Mr Thos. Brooks, Mr Jno. Beatty, Mr W. j McMeekan, Mr Jas". Stevenson, Mr F. W. Carpenter, and- the Cashmere Estate had some»rfine pens. A number of entries were , disqualified for'overweight from competing j -fWprines. ' v.; - 'Mr Thos: Brooks, the Hes!erfon Estate, | Mr Jas. Stevenson, and the Cashmere Es- . tate -were awarded private prizes for sheep j suitable for frewSng.:'Full details of the 1 awards, .list. V' CATTLE.' ; ' I As, the land of. colony is yearly ' brought, more" into cultivation and the exportation of butter _and cheese, is • easily' practicable V with a fair i margin for'profit .to the dairy factories, so | the number of cattle is steadily increasing; and from theexamples at the show as well as from an -'examination ,of-.the. herds in i the country,' the quality 1 of ouar stock is | decidedly-improving. The" returns jf 1900-1 show* there were 1,256,680 head in the North and South Islands, of which 372,416 were cows or heifers for dairying purposes < and 117,717 were cows or heifers kept for bmeding. In the South Island the number of cattle .was given as 337,555 head. The increase for -toe" colony last year was j 34,541 head, showing the'great interest in_j cattle rearing. Canterbury and Otago peg. sessed 279,369 bead, namely, 4274bu115, 34,157 steers and two-year-olds, 106,679 ; cows or heifer* for dairy'.P»rpo»*< 1*259 ; cows or heifers for breeding, 7574 heifers , over two years old, intended for dairying, 3576 heifers over two years old intended j for breeding,, 12,901 cows and heuers for fattening, and.--96.149-steers or he.fers other- | wise enumerate!. .Canterbury alone had 705 ; pure Shorthorn bulb.. 25 Here-; lord. 23 Polled Antets, 55 Ayr-, shire, 41 Jersey, and 31 other bulls, with 438 of cross breeds. Tbe province had also 1370 pure Shorthorn cows and a fair proportion of Angus. Ayrshfre Jersey, and crossbred cows, totalhng about 36,000 From these it might have be*n_ expected

the show exhibit* would have exceeded 120 head, but the Hiccarton and one or two other noted herds were not represented The largest entry of cattle-at this show has been 219, but the average ba* been from lift) to MO. In addition to the export of meat referred to in connection with sheep, the butter and cheese output is assuming growing proportions. The shipments tor October, 1900, to September, 1901 (inclusive) were 196,064 cwts. of butter jMid 105,131 cwts. cheese, valued at £1,392,384—an amount wiiich came within £100,000 of last year's gold return. ; The industries of butter and cheese making are capable of further expansion, and improvements in "the milking cattle as well ; as pastures (or the same bid fair for tbe l future. SHORTHORNS. There was a total entry in this breed of fifty-three, and the natural breed of red. white, and roan was worthily represented. No breed of cattle can excel tin Shorthorn, and the attendance at the ringMdc und tne stalis ahuwed the number of ardent admirers. In this connection it might be suggested that a coating of limevas>h wonld lighten up the stalls and wsis-t a view ot the animals. First class examples were fo be found in tits class ■ for bulls of any age, in which Mr A. Chamnerlain's Duke of Rotbesay (first and medallist in 1899 and conqueror in the same position last year) v;is again first:, and champion of the yard. The bull is one of quality at all points—a good head, level back, very well cushioned sides, and ii beautiful touch, evidence of an excellent constitution, and, without question, the best of his kind on the ground. The Canterbury College bull, Canterbury Lad 11. (second as a yearling in 1898 and .firstas a two-year-old in 1899) ,-was placed second. He is a. sire of rich colour and a good handler,, with plenty of size and fair carrta.ge. Mr J. Stringfellovr's roan, by Duke of Borgfeldb, which was commended, is also a very good bull, much on the heavy side. In. thrte-year-old bul-s Mr P. 0. Threlkeld's Prince of Inglewood,, from King o£ the Roses' stock, was easily ! in the first place, granted to him at t-ha Bangiora. Show, and is a fine, even, state'y animal, with a good fore end and well hooped rib. Mr Chambarlain's Lord Butterleii?h, a lengfay r lighter-coloured bull, but with prominent heeding points, was a good second. The class for two-year-ohl bulls produced five lively an I well-deve-loped young bulls, Irom which the judges selected Mr W. Nixon's Beaudieu Duke 69th, a roan in the pink of rendition, for frrst prize, and Lord Hastings 11., bred'i by the same exhibitor, for (second prize, ; Mr \V. B. Herbert Duke of DerrTraut, a light roan, being highly commended, with Mr H. Pannett's Aw.imoa and Mr Skeate's Russell's Duke,vcry close in the estimation of the judges.- The yearling bull class produced five, and here the competition was very keen. Mr W. Nixon's Lord Iveajjh was placed first, with prominent points— \ good head, level back, \ well fleshed, and fairly balanced frame; Lord' Randolph, by the same sire; Red Duke, being put second. The latter was not inferior to the first prizetaker, as he had rather more size, but did not handle so well. Mr Chamberlain'j Dairyman was highly and two of Mr J. Jolins'R exhibits, Right Colour (first at Rangiora) and McKinley (highly com- , i menaed at the same Show), called for , special attention on the ground of their attractive breeding and well-brought-out style. This exhibition- was fortunate in bulls calved since December last year with Pine King, a mosr promising youngster, j with a fashionable pedigree. The cows and heifers were led by Mr Chamberlain's Tulip sth. beating a good class of six. This cow also gained 'the championship t>f the 1 yard, and is by the champion bull. She is admirably put together, and level in flesh and handles well, aad is a - deep milker. The second prize. Lavender, in the class has a wide chest, great - bosom, and; grand ' spring of rib, while Duchess 11.. from the game herd,- very highly commended, which took the medal last year, had, perhaps, the most level top of tbe lot,' but is a little 1 nharp on the apex of the shoulders, and an arched middle mars her symmetry. Mr, H. Panne.tt's Coax 29th, a clear light roan, i which was commended,, iwa«* a ■ good ex- ! hibit, and Mr Nixon's Pwini*. by Spartan, was in no way to be despised.' In three-vear-old heifers, Mr Chamberlain bfkd.,inat"tew all his owiT'w'ay s '" with Fancy and Uuttercup, both rokns, by his champion bnll. The latter,was certainly easily'pjcksdfar first, .fiuetahrinjj , 'the reputation won at the Leeetoir Showy and, ! wrth a-good-, upper ■ nnd ■-itridgniable, showing"• . full pptntg: as a milker: and a breeder* Fandy.i-wftS "in; good show, order,-yid ex-" hiblted iiiuch' 6tyTe) In two-year-old heifer? Mr J. Jolins's Roan Duchees, sired by Little Duke; had ribs weir"sprung, chest,deep,'* good"-brisket, and lair quarters, and justly J claimed-- firat prize; : > the second i>nd highly < commended afrds going to Mr Chamberlain's Victoria Ist, a choice roan, and Tulip ?th,- a-descendant of the champion cow. tor yearling heifers there was a nent "quartettei led T>y, Mr A. Chamberlain's roan', Mr Johns'* Princess Imperial 4t-h second, and Juanita. highly comnKßdetl. ' Mr Chamberlain's smaller exhibit being 1 oommended. For cow and two of .her progeny, Mx Chamberlain's Countess, with . Buttercup and Countess 4th. were first. . This cow. was first in the milking cattle, last year, and at the previous Show. 1 Gowntexs 3rd. with Ducbess l*t and 2nd, Iwm the same herd, was-second' prizeI taker-- -Tbe special for, best buli v and two , of his progeny was. won by the champion ball of Mr Chamberlain. In the class for i shorthorns possessed by fanners owning less than 300 acres,-Mr H. Hight's fine bull, Russell's Blithe 3rd, was first, and in three-year-olds'Mr G. E. Benny's red came first. ■ For two-year-old bulls there was i a close competition, from which -Mr J. 1 "Nixon's Charming Duke emerged as winwr —a "boll witGi-excellent points. Mr H. Hight's Waikari Duke, red and white, was second, and one of Mr NJxon's three, in this clnse was veryihighly commended. For yearling' bulla in this section, Mr T. Brook's Young Conrad took firsf, being a nice, well set-up animal. Mr J. Johns's Federal King was second; the latter was .somewhat smaller but full of quality, beating"two others in tr-i* class. For young bulls, Mr J: Nixon's Rihy Knight dsserved the-honours of his class. In cows and heifers, in "milk or. calf, Mr J. Nixon's roan, bred by the exhibitor, snowed quality-and form, Mr H. Hight's Pansy IT. coming second. Mr Nixon scored a* win i with Beauty in three-year-old heifers, and Mr V. Johns had . matters well in hand with a. stylish two-year-old heifer, Cherrr Queen. For yearling heifers, Mr G. Sea ton's Peggy 11. was certainly worthy of tbe honours, and Mr J. Barr's Rise second. In the "young heifers Mr Seaton'e Kitty appeared to advantage. In the Shorthcrn milking class there was a comparative paucity of entries. Mr Chamberlain's Countess, which was first year, maintained that- position on this \ occasion, and Hawthorn sth, from tbe same ! farm, <tv second. - OTHER CATTLE. There were unfortunately jio exhibits of Hereford caXtl?, Polled Angus, Highland, Alderney. Jersey cattle, or Dutch Friesian, ior at previous,"shows there has been close J competition in some of these classes, and of others the exhibits were most interesting to tJje public. RED POLLED. This fine beef breed jjras well represented in bulls of ary age, cows and heifers in milk c-r calf, by Mr R. Heaton, Rhodes—exhibits which were greatly admired for their size, condition, and quality. The boll Otahuna and cow Daisy Girl were* notable examples of tJ« breed, and proved how well those cattle turn to profit on land suitable for their grazing. AYRSHmES: It is said that a tip-top Ayrshire cow will yield 500 ffalkms of milk, which will return 4001b of cheese or 20C4b of butter per annum. This breed is more hardy than the Shorthorn for rough hilly land, but in tbe matter of I doeila temper/where the milking is done by i men or boys, the Shorthorn cattle are easier i to manage. The milk-giving qualities of j many of the wnen well attended i to. however, leave little to be desired. There was a repres«ntati've «ntry in all tbe classes, but tbe number of herds wa* limited in tße ', representation. Sunnvside Asylum. Messrs i W. J. Jenkins. an 3 W. and J. Johnson were the principal erhibitorei For bulls of any age the judges had some difficulty in deciding on the quartette presented. The ticket final!v went to Sunnyside' Asylum's Prince! i Charlie, by Prince of Inglewood, bred by Mr James" GemmeM. This is a treU-framed and good-fleshed buiF, -with a rich soft, .skin and a pleasing carriage. Th* second prize went t« W. and J. Johnson"* Duke's also a handsome and highly-bred exhibit well brought out. „. The* third award was given-to Mr A. Reid's St. ,<John, Mr

W. J. Jenkins's Jock tlie Laird, black and t white, being very highly commended. ! Siiverihin'e, in the two : year-old class, from j tho Sunnyside Asylum, "a neat and shapely \ bull, was easily" first In the yearling j class the Sunnyside - herd was first, and; third, with, meritorious exhibits,. Royal j Stuart- taking the lead, and Mr W. J. Jen- j kins-'s Invincible coming second. For cow or heifer of any age, Sunnyside Asylum, with Alice Hawthorn, first, took the ribbon of championship, and special prize for the best cow in the section for a dark red ; and white animal, with a dainty contour and nn evidently profitable one. xhe . Sunnyside Asylum was also fortunate in securing the" second prize, with April ! Fiower 3rd, of Cbetnole, also, like the j winner, bred by Rogerson and Fleming, of ItOamaru. Mrs A. Douglas's neat exhibit, Duchess of Douglas, was very highly commended, and the Asylum's Ruby .was'placed third. For dry cows, Sunnvside Asylum, which by the way has a large herd of Ayrshire cattle, wis first and second with Beauty and Beauty 4th, Mr Jenkins's stylish Jessie third. For three, and two-year-old heifers, heifer calves and cow, with two of her progeny, the Sunnyside Asylum was easily first "and second with excellent exhibits," and that institution, as winner of a silver cup for the most points in the Ayrshire classes for the second year in succession, becomes the owner of the trophy. Beauty was the cow from the Asylum herd which gained the award for cow and two of her progeny, the prizetaker being ! bred by Mr "W. Cowan, Oamaru. THE MILKING COMPETITION. Under the conditions as catalogued, the milking competition was carried out, Messrs Geo. Gray, of Canterbury Agricultural College, and Mr Singleton, Government Dairy Expert, acting as supervisors. There were five entries, four competitors' cows being on the ground, one 01 which was disqualified. The restdts are as follows:—Sunnyside Asylum Ist, cow, Blue Bell, total milk in twenty-lour hours ' 53.121b, butter fat 2.7281b: Executors of the late S. Garforth, 2nd., cow. Lady Lillian, milk in twenty-four hours 51.00, butter fat 2.3941b; W. Hall 3rd, cow, Beauty, total milk in twenty-four hours 49.501b, butter fat 2.081b. Blue Bell took the first prize, at last year's competition. She is a purebred Ayrshire cow, aged thirteen years. The second prize-taker was a Shorthorn, and the third a halffbred Jersey. Blue Bell's record last year was 54.491b of milk, giving 2.9451b of butter' fat. FAT CATTLE. Since the scales now give the live weight of "all prize? cattle, little need be said "beyond pronouncing the quality jn this department to hav.e' been excellent. The prizes for bullocks k>l any age went to Mr W. C. Buchanan, Wairarapa, who has been, a noted grazier ever since he began in 'that line, and learned how to raise good beef in Canterbury thirty years ago. Jrl«s trio weighed 21cwt Oqr Blb, 21ewt' 2qr 141b, and- 20owt 2ars 241b respectively, the lightest animal being adjudged the best according to appearances. For four-year-old .' bullocks, Mr G. E. Rhodes's exhibit, weighing, 20cwt 3qr 241b, was first, Mr Ferguson,- junr.'s, exhibit, 16cwt lor 6!b, second, and Mr W. B. Qarkson's, 17cwt Oqr 6lHf very bighly commended. The prize two-year-old of Mr J. Ferguson "scaled" llcv?b,j?qr 161b. and the cow shown by Mr Jonathan Brown, which took the prize, 14cwt lqr 101b. The four-year-old fat cows and heifers of-Mr J. Ferguson and Mr A. Chamber- ■ lain, placed first and second, weighed' 15cwt 2qr 181b and loowt Oqr 101b respectively. . Mr Chamberlain's prize three-year-old (breeding exhibitors! and two-year-old fat heifers weighed 13cwt lqr 101b, 12owt Oqr 141b, and llcwt 2qr 21b respectively; Mr*J., Ferguson's prize two-vear-old-heifer, bred and fed by exhibitor, brought "jhe beam even at lOcwt lqr 201b, oeatirtfr Mr - Chamberlain's animal by 2qr 221 K. Two* veal calves of Mr Lindemann's, the prize one weighing lewt 3qr 121b, took first and second prizes. •The weight judging competition of fat cattle was in. progress yesterday, and will be closed to-day. • • A total.entry of 67.draught horses took frcan shortly, before 10 a.m. to just 4 p.m, to pass through the ordeal of the close scrutiny and final decision-of the judges. There was nothifag;calling for any special comment in connection, with" the entires, but the mares and fillies were, as a whole, a magnificent lot of exceptionally well-bred, nicely brought out animah.'.ind it is questionable whether they could "be beaten anywhere. The geldings',too, were another worthy feature. Breeding, size/ symmetry, power, endurance, and high-class quality were there, and the animals were worth going a long way to see. Some good yearling fillies and colts were also exhibited. Mr A. G. Holmes's Young Champion (by Champion, .dam Blossom, by Lord Hauow, g d,Duchess of Glasgow) was first in the aged,stallions and also winner of the blue ribbon. - Mr R. Rainey's Highland Prince, an horse, was second in .the class, and "Mr J. Small's Captain Russell third. Tins three-year-bids were a good lot, and they engaged the attention of the judges' for a long time, though some surprise-was expressed at the final decision. Mr J. Little's Better Days was placed in front of' Air John Shea*er"s JlacjJberson Grant; Mr John Small's Young Kelvin was very highly commended, and Mr R.(Davies's Am Brae commended." Air John Shearer's Bull Craig was first in" the two-year-old class, and Mr Thomas Taylors Union Jack, another A.>flburton hoise, second, Mr J. Johns's Sando-w bting very highly commended. Two excep tronaily good'mares were shown in the class for mares in foal or with foal at foot. Mr Thomas Taylor's Dawn, by Hero, - dam Extinguisher, "was first, and,Mr John Small* Palmer's Pride (by Vanquisher—Miss Palmer) was second, this being "the opposite br the decision given last week >at Ashburton. Both are uncommonly good mares,-and ther° j was practically-very little,to choojfe between i them. Dawn was also, awarded the cham- i pionship. The f-hree-year-oid fillies were a, magnificent lot,, and. it-would be. hard indeed to select six better- ones.. - They; took a lot of judging; and so'.good''were they that each one- was deservedly given' an honour. 1 'Mr F. M, Buckleys "Magg (by. Macarthur, dam tMagg), a remarkably wellgrown, level, high • quality filly," was placed first, Mr R. Rainey's Shamrock second, Mr Blacket&s Maggie* third, "Mr', John Shearer's Ellen Adair, 'by Craigella," * third, very highly commended, Mr F. Si. « Buckley's "Nellie" Macarthur highly com- ' mended, and Mr T. Kain's. Violet com- " mended, every animal well deserving its 1 respactive award. - In the class for two-! year-old fillies Mr T. Tavlor's Jean was i . rust. 3fr J. Smalls filly, by Dr. Seddon, i j second, and Mr F. M. Bucklev's Rubina ' ■ third. Mr J. Small' was first and second j in class both for yearling colts and fillies.

j The Ashburton breeder, however was { ! beaten by Mr A-" Nelson in the class j tor pair of geldings, though the run was ! a very close one. Tfie-ary mares were | another interesting class, "the exhibitors i being Mr Thomas Taylor, Mr F. M. Buckj ley, and Mr John Small, who gained first, j second, and third respectively. Mr John Small was again to the fore with Jock in the class for geldings, any age. Mr A. Nelsons Prince being placed second. The dry mares were a good lot. Mr Thos. Taylor's Lady Maud, was first. Mr John Small's Fanny second, and Mr F. M. Buckley's Her Grace third. Mr F. M. Buckley's Ruby was first- in the.class for dry mares not exceeding 15£ hands, Mr Trios. Taylor's Dawn 11. second, and Mr James Bishop's Gyp third. Dawn was first in the class "tor a mare with two of her progeny, and finished the day byhaving the blue ribbon placed round her neck. The four team class was another lot which. attracted much admiration. Mr F. M. Buckley's team was first, John Small's second, and T. Taylor's third. PIGS..' There was a total entry of 76 pigs. The number may have been larger on previous occasions, but the quality was never better than that seen at this year's show. There was not an ill-bred pig in any pen, and the large majority of those exhibited were shown in very prime condition—not too fat, but just sufficiently fed and sufficiently "groomed" (if the term'may be applied to the showing off of swine) to throw out prominently every good point. Betkshires were a prominent feature, and though Mr George Rhodes, the Meadowbank breeder, took the majority of the prizes in this unsurpassed breed, he met with the keenest competition" in several classes, and had very close competitors in Mr Scoon, of Rangiora" and Mr Wills, of Ashburton, the latter exhibiting for the -first time at the Metropolitan Show. Both Mr Scoon and Mr Wills scored firsbf and seconds, 3nd J. Brown took a couple of seconds. J. Roy. c had the class fcr a piir of sows to himself, but well deserved the first prize awarded him. There were some good animals shown in both tha large and small Yorkshire breeds, bub there was practically no competition except in one class, in which the Sunnyside Asylum beat H. Stuart with a boar of any age. A lot of good Tarn worths were on view, and in this case the prizes were about equally divided. The giant of the lot was -xr S. Nutt's Sandy Mick, an imported boar, and a pig" which has grown to immense proportions. ■ But even Sandy, Mick's great bulk was overshadowed by a two-year-old halfbred Berk-shire-Tamworth exhibited by the New Brighton*ioad breeder, H. Stewart, who had an enormous barrow pig scaling between Bcwt and 9cwt. H. Stewart also had a number of good porkers and baconers of the BerkshireTamworth cross, and with the baconers he took the "Lyttelton Times" special prize for the fourth time in succession, being of especially prime quality. DAIRY PRODUCE. It has hitheito been rather a matter for congratulation that our products of butter and cheese have a considerable degree of excellence- This, however, was considerably discounted yesterday by the emphatic opinion of orie of tha Government experts, so far as 'the exhibits under the head of dairy produce at the Show was concerns 1 . "Butter and .cheese?" queried the expert. "There is none here at all worth calling by the name." The opinion of the gentleman who may be called "the layman of the three judges—Mr C. A. G. Hardy, M.H.R.— was that the farmers' butter was decidedly . better than the factory, butter. "The bacon and hams,'' said Mr Hardy, "are far better this year all round than I have seen them before." It. is to be regretted that Mr Gould's prize for home-made bread was allowed to lapse this season, or that the Association, did nottafce.it upland offer prizes itself. The gentle art of bread-mak-ing is, so say country rapidly falling into disuse. -Another -regrettable absence from the'.exhibits''yesterday was the display of, produce from?"farms', of not less than twenty acres.- ,These would have been among the most interesting- features of the Show. This year, however, despite the offer by the Farrit*r» , >.CbrO|fcmtive.'"of liberal arizes, no response"%*» made. In the butter aiid-cheese exhibit*; Hiss McGillivray was'first;in the freah butter class',- McDowell second. In the .fancy- .butter, the -.ekpertsVinade a strong point of the fact thai?-they judged it not on'its artistic nppemsne'e, but on its quality. Strictly utilitarian these gentlemen. In*vain had tho dairymaid expended an infinity of trouble in pyramids and steepleh'Ke projections crowning the oleaginous .edifice. Quality, and quality alone, was the ptrut test applied by these stern judges. In the salt butter outside farmers the Tai Tapu and the 'Central Dairy Companies were the only competitors. The'former took first and second prizes. The points awarded to the first prize butter were as under.- —Flavour, standard 50' —43? body and texture/standard 25—23, colour, standard-10—8£ j salting, standard 10 — 10). finish, standard 10—5. Total, 89$, The Central Dairy Company's points amountedbo 88$. In the farmers' daws Mr Lill took first and -Miss Pratt second. For machinemade <b'ritter the two companies were- again , the only competitors, arrd- the Tai Tapu sccred first' and second prizes.. Ths points awarded to the first prize butter were as under:—Flavour, standard 50—44;- bodyand texture, standard 50—22£; colour, standard 10—84; malting, standard 10—10; finish, standard 5—6. Total 90.: Mrs McDow.----•sll' secured the first prize offered by Mrs "J. Dsarrs, wn., for the heat cured butter made m farms not exceeding 200 acresj Mrs W. T. ■ Lill coming second. .''-•_:,-•,' The cheese,-as mentioned before, was not thought mucb of by the fact that was emphasised by the award in three classes of second prizes only -In the class for factory cheese made since August. Ist-, 1901, the Barry's Bay factory.came first and second. The honey exhibited was of excellent quality, and there-was a very good display of eggs, I One of th'e most interesting exhibits, and j nu-e" showing the growth of an important i industry, -was that of dressed poultry—ducks | and , fowls —for export • It is to be hoped that the Association will encourage this clfi.*s of exhibit by offering good prizes. Tbe display in the show of poultry for export will call the. attention of the'public to the industry, and probably stimulate more of our - farmers to-go in for what is likely to turn out very remunerative. . -".- .. CURED AIntTpRE SERVED ' ;.. MEATS, i * The hams and bacon exhibited were of J excellent quality. , In the majority of "claspes the competition- was confined to 1 the G. I. Cl, F. A. (Jook, and the Sunny- ' side Asylum. In the class for smoked, | hams the G.I.C. was first, and F. A. , Cook second, and in the rnsmoked class ; the G.I.C. swept the board, taking first and second. Mr F. A. Cook was first for unsmoked bacon, and also for- roll; Wardell Bros, being second in the first class"; and the G.I.C. in the second. Mr Stuart took the prizes in both classes for ham and flitch for farmers only. There was onlyone entry for spiced beef. It is some"what to be wondered at that year after year there should be no entries of bait beef and mess pork, considering the very large demand there is for good quality." Mr F. A. Cook scored first and second for lard, which looked excellent. The Canterbury Frozen Meat Company was the only exliibitor in prewrved "meats, but the exhibit was of such excellent quality that the judges.awarded. a first prize'and medal. The sheep's tongues were specially excellent in quality. SEEDS.. In the Feeds department Messrs Sawtell and Wachsmann were the "only exhibitors. They received two firsts and a second prize. The exhibit* comprised special double- , dressed red clover, special double-dressed giant cowgrass. and fnecial double-dressed white clover. ; " -> MISCELLANEOUS. Amongst a large variety of exhibits not previously mentioned, and which are worthy of more than passing notice, were those of * EDWARD REECE AND SONS. ! This firm exhibited the widely-known and j exceedingly useful Planet/ Jr. tools with all j rbcir useful and varied combinations, and fare practical demonstrations of their utility. t 'hey also showed samples of ruberoid roo'f--1 ing. the Bran spray O X washer, l Cypher's incubator, and Manns and Wilson's ; mills for grinding green and dry bones for } poultry. For garden-rrs and "orchardists j nothing can equal the Planet combination tools, for they are admirably adapted for all classes of garden and hcrtkultnral work, and lare amongst the most useful labour-wvin 2 [machinery ever invented. There were three

exhibits which may have been overlooked by many of the general public, but which, ih view of the trade which must, in future, follow on the heels of the frozen mutton industry, ought to command close attention. One was Cypher's incubator for hatching up to 120 eggs, and the other two were Manns and Wilson's mills for cutting and grinding green and dry bones. Ail poultry raisers know the value of ground bones as an aid to digestion for fowls, and in a great measure, for giving the necessary quantity of lime for egg formation. * j Topliss Brothers exhibited oil engines. | Wardell and Co, crucible steel and malleable castings, R. Nicholas a windmill and force pump, J. Marshall windmills, T. Danks ! windmills and a great variety of pumps, J. < Greenslads traction engines." John Orr, of Ashburton, had an exhibit- of the Hollis bicycles. E. M. Archer garden gates and ornamental ironwork, Y. W. Page an exceedingly simple and useful iron standard fencing dropper, and Andrew McFarlane a water race plough, which won the ten guinea prize at Ashburton, and also Mr G. W. Leadley's special prize. ! Messrs Taylor. Cole and Co. T?ad on view gigs, roll top desks, and cycles. The .Uassey-Uarris branch of the Canadian Cycle and Motor Company. Limited, had an exhibit comprising roadster, road racer, special model free wheel, mangles, starcher, and green bone cutter. Mr A. Bilkars had an exhibit of Benbov's patent automatic sheep- : stock brand and Benbov's branding fluid. 1 Messrs Taylor and Oakley had on view an interesting collection of galvanised steel , holloware, spouting, ridging, and baths. Tlie latter were especially deserving of notice, b?ing well finished. * Various sets of dairycans were also to be seen. THE PEDIGREE~STOCK SALES. Whether or not "it was owing to the sudden downpour of rain wmch came down jusi- at the opening of the pedigree stock sale, it is ; undoubted that the speculation at the sale was somewhat slow and the bidding was at no period very brisk. Messrs l'yne and Co. sold' on behalf ol Mr A. Chamberlain the Shortborn bull Dairyman, for 16 guineas, to Mr J. Prosser, of Doyleston,' and the Shorthorn bull Lord Hastings to an Oamani client for 45 guineas. The same firm also sold the Shorthorn bull King of the Ring for 5 guineas. to Mr William Newton, of Little River. Messrs' H. Matson and Co. sold the Shorthorn bull, Pine King, for 15£ guineas,' to Mr George Sutton, of Lincoln; the Shorthorn bull Waikari Duke to Mr E. Youngman, of Oxford, guineas; and the Shorthorn bull Prince of Hanover, to Mr S. Howie, of Cheviot, for 20 guineas. The same firm sold on account of Mr F. Wright, Dunsandel. ten fat wethers' at 19s to Mr F. to the same buyer, on accountffof Mr W. B. Andrew, 15 wethers (shorri)jjrat 19s; on account of Mr W. F. Carpenter, 10 lambs, at 16s, to Mr J. Forrester; and on account of the executors of the late Mr S. Garforth, five Down wethers, ab 22s 6d. Mr F. C. Tabart sold Mr W. C. Buchanan's fat bullocks as follows:—The bullock which took the first prize .was sold to Messrs H; *B. Lane and Sons for £24, 'the second and third animals were sold to' Mr J. Forrester for £'M 10s and £20 10s respectively. Mr G. V. Shannon; ■ Stanwav, near Feilding, purchased from.Mr F. Wright, of Dunsandel, an English Leicester ram hogget for 40 guineas. This animal took second prize in its class. LLOYD LINDSAY" COMPETITION Much interest was manifested ih the LloydLindsay competition, which was witnessed by a large number of spectators. There were three entrants, but only two competed— viz., sections from the Malvern Mounted .Rifles. The instructions were that after each of the first three hurdles the men, with the exception of No. 3, should dismount and fire two volleys on' the left flank, then over the remaining hurdles, round the flag,, and over all the hurdles. Corporal Gillanders's section were awarded the first prize, having done the work' in 3mm 57sec, Sergeant Gray's section taking 4min 34sec to do' the same work. The jumping of the hortes in both sections was good,' and Sergeant' Gray's, section failed to appropriate the prize simply because they were slower in the dismounting and mounting work. There were two entries for the best section of cavalry or mounted infantry, but only, one section competed—that from the Malvern Mounted .Rifles. ' The horses considered the best were those belonging.to Sergeant Gray* Corporal Oillanders, Troopers A. Gillanders and ileredith. THE DRIVING COMPETITIONS As is usual, th® driving competitions attracted much attention, a lar*ge crowd witnessing the different events. The first event got off was the driving of a pair of horses in a four-wheeled vehicle over a course decided upon by the marshals. There were four entries for this, but only three competitors, and. an interesting" struggle for "supremacy took place..-,Mr R. Haywurd, of Messrs W. Hayward and Co., secured tnefirs-t prize after a very skiirul display of driving, doing the I distance in lmih Usee. The judges, Messrs H. G'assidy and G. B. -Sarky, considered the two other competitors, Miss Isabel Button and Mr,W! Hayward," equal, and on.tbese two competitors driving over the .ground again'to decide the tie, Mr.W. 'Hayward was \ awarded the second prize. The/ driving by , all fhe competitors was good» - The' next | competition was driving a single horse in i a two-wheeled vehicle over a course decided upon by the marshals. One competitor who appeared seated on a trotting sulky was disqualified, - the judges considering that the pneumatic tyres would give him an undue advantage over the other competitors. Seven competed, and.the first prize went to Mr W. i Hayward, who covered the distance in lmin | 54se.c, and only knocked down one post. Miss ' Isabel -Button took the secondprizs, her time being lmin lOsec; the third prize went to Mr .J. Wood. The third competition was drivine a lour-in-hand "ver a couree decided upon by the' judges. There -were only two entries, and the prize went to Miss Jsabel Button, who managed her team of ponks I very cleverly. Miss Button covered the-dis-I tance in 55sec, as compared with Mr R. O. . Campbell," who took lmin 14tfic to cover the 1 same distance. It should, however, be'stated I that, owing to an accident, Mr Campbell had to replace-two of his team" with horses got lon the ground, and consequently the team 1 did not work well together. The following is the PRIZE LIST. SHEEP. Merino Sheep Competition—Rams: Mr D. D. 'Macfariane's prize of £2 2s for the best ram entered for the merino scouring prize, 1901, D. D. -Macfarlane, special. ' Merinos, fine combing (Judges: Messrs W. ' Bhennan and E. D. Giles).—Ram above 28 i months, Frank H. Smith 1 and medal, Cul- . verden Estate 2, Ensor's Executors v h c. Ram above 16 and under' 26 months, Sir Geo. Clifford 1. Ensor's Executors 2, Cuiverden Estate v h c. Kara under 16 months, Frank H. Smith 1 and. 2, Cuiverden Estate v h c. Two rams under 16 months, Frank H. Smith 1, Cuiverden Estate 2. Five flock rams above 16 months, Ensor's Executors 1. Five flock rams under 16' months, Frank H. Smith 1, Ensor's Executors 2. Ewe above 16 months with lamb, Frank H. Smith 1 and medal, Ensor's Executors 2 and v h c. Ewe above 16 months and. under 23 months, Ensor's Executors 1, Frank H. Smith 2. Ewe unaer 16 months, Frank H. Smith 1 and 2, Cuiverden Estate v h c. Three ewes under 16 months, Ensor's Executors 1 and 2. -

Merinos, strong combing (Judges: Messrs D. Jfacfariaae aud O. Gerard)—Ram above 2S months, D- l>. Macfarlaae 1 md champion, Frank H. Smith 2, Wm. Gardiner v h c. Ram above 16 and under 38 months, Walter Mac/arlane 1, D. D. Macfarlane 2, 3, and h c H. Wharton th c. Ram under 16 inonthe, A. W Rutherford 1, 2, and h c, Frank H. Smith 3, v. D. »ilacfarlane c. 'i'wo rams unaer 16 months, Carter> Trustees 1, D. D. Macfarlane 2. Five flock rams over 16 months, V. D. Macfarlane 1 and 2. Five flock rams unaer 16 months, Carter's Trustees 1. Ewe above 16 months with lamb, D. D. Macfarlane 1 and 2. Ewe above 16 and under 26 months, a. W. Rutherford land champion, Frank H. Smith 3, Wβ. Gardiner v h c Ewe undef 16 months, A. W. Rutherford 1, Welter Macfarlane 2 and S, Carter's Trustees c. Three ewee under 16 'months, Cartfer'a Trustees 1 and 2. English Leiccsters (Judges: Messrs J. S Archibald and J. Liltle/— Ram "hove 2S months, R. and J. Reid 1 and champion Edwia Keiiand 2 and c, Fredk. "Wright 3, Canterbury Agricultural College v h c, Donald Grant he. Run. above 16 and under 28 months, William Xixon 1. R. and J. Reid 2, 3. and c, Canterbury Agricultural Col.ege v a c, P. C. h c. Ram above 16 ana under 33 months, shorn on or. after tfe* Ist October. ICOI, P. C. Threlkcid 1 and c, C. Rudd 2. Ram under 16 months Edwin Kelland 1, Fredk. '.'.'right 2, R. and J Reid 3, William Nison v h c, i>. C. Threlkcld h c, Canterbury Agricultural College c. Ram under 16 inoatns. nborn on or afto/ the Is: of October 1801, Tbos. Maweoa 1, R. a ad J. field 2, P. C. Thre.keld 3 and v h c. Two rams

under 16 months. Fredk. Wright I, R. Holland 2, William Xixon 3, P. C. "ihrolkeid v h c. Five flock rams under 16 months. Fredk. Wright 1, William Xixon 2. Ewes (Judges : Messrs C. W. Reid and D. McLaren) — Ewo above sixtecu months with lamb, Jjonald Grant 1, 2 and champion, R. and J. α-veid 3 and h c Three ewes above sixteen months with lambs, Donald Grant 1 and 2. Littie Bros. 3, Thos. Mawson he: Ewe under sixteen months, Kdwin Kelland 1 and 2, Donald Grant 3, P. C. Threlkeld vhc, F. Wright c. Ewe under sixteen months shoru on and alter tho Ist of October, 1901, F. Wright 1. P. C, Threlkeld 2. Three ewes under sixteen months Donald Grant 1, R. and J. Reid 2, F. Wright 3. Border Leicesters (Judges: Messrs J. MoBeth and H. McCrostie)—R»m above twentyeight months, John Little 1 and chunpion, Jas. •S. HoLtnea 2. Ram above sixteen end" under twenty-eight months. Little Bros. 1 and 2, John Little h c, Jos. S. Holme* c. ■ Ram above sixteen »nd under twenty-eight months, shorn, Little Bros. 1. Ram under sixteen mouths, John Littie 1 aud 2, Little Bros, he, Jas. S. Holmes c. Kam under sixteen months, shorn on or after the Ist o£ October, 1901, Little Bros. 1 and 2. Two rains imder sixteen months, John Little 1 and -2, ias. S. Holmes h c, Canterbury Agricultural College c. Jiwo above sixteen momhs with lamb, Jas. S. —olmes 1 and champion, Little Bros. 2, John Littlo h c. 'ihree ewes above sixteen months with .lambs,-John Little i, Little Bros. 2. Ewe under sixteen months, John Littlo 1 and 2, Little Bros. li c, Jas. S. Holmes c. Ewe under sixteen months, shorn on. or after tho Ist of October, 1901, Little Bros. 1. lhree ewes under sixteen months, Little Bros. 1 and 2, James S. Holmes h c, Canterbury Agricultural College c. Lincolns (Judges: Messrs H. Campbell and AY. Perry)— Ram above 26 S.i,. and A. Land Co., Ltd., 1, Geo. button 2, Jas. S. Holmes h -c. Ram above 16 and urC&r 28 months, N\Z: and A. Laud Co., Ltd., 1, 2, and champiou, and c, Jas. i:. Holmes h c. Ram under 16 months, X.Z. and A. Land Co., Ltd., 1, 2. and 3, Jas. S. Holmes h c. Ram under 16 months, shorn on or after the Ist October, 1301, Henry' Overtoil 1, Jas. S. 1. Two rams under 1G mouths, S.Z. and A. Land Co., Ltd., 2 and c. Ewe above 1C months, Jas. S. Holmes 1, champion, and c, If.Z. and A. Laud Co., Ltd., 2. Ewo under 16 months, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Three ewes under 16 mouths, Ja3. S. Holmes 1, N.Z. and A. Land Co., Ltd., 1. Romney Marsh (Judges: Messrs A. D. McUraith and J. R. McKenzie} —Ram above,, twenty-eight months, John Reid 1. ' Ram above sixteen and under twenty-eight months, John Reid 1, 2 and champion, bealcy Bros. 3. Earn above sixteen months and under twenty-eight month.!, shorn, John Reid 1. Ram under sixteen months, John Reid 1, 2 and 3. Ram under sixteen months, shorn on or after the Ist of October, 1001, John Reid 1 and 2, Bealey Bros. 3. Two rams under sixteen months, itohn Reid 1; 2 and 3. Ewe above sixteen months with lamb, John Reid 1, 2 and champion. Ewe under sixteen months, John Reid 1 and. 3, Canterbury College 2. Ewe under sixteen months, shorn, Bealey Bros. 1 and 2. Three ewes under sixteen months, John Reid 1. Southdowns (Judges: Messrs. L. llatbias and J. Stuckey)—Ram above twenty-eight months, Henry Ovorvon 1 and champion, Jas. John 32, Garforth's Executors v h c. Ram above 16 and under 28 months, Jas. Johns I,'Thos. Brooke 2, Garforth's Executors 3. Ham under sixteen months, Henry Overton 1 and 3, Jas. Johns 2. Rum under sixteen months, shorn, Garforth's Executors 1, Jas. Johns 2. Two rams .under sixteen months, Canterbury Agricultural College 1, Jaa. Johns 2. Five flock rams under sixteen moatha, Garforth's Executors 1, Jas. Johns 2. Ewe above sixteen montns with lamb;. Henry Overton 1, 2 and champion, Jas. Johns v b. «. Ewe under sixteen months, Henry Overton 1 and 2, Jas. Johns 3 and vh c. Ewe under sixteen months,shorn, Henry Overton 1. Three ewes above sixteen months with lambs, Jas. Johns 1, Garforth's Exocutors 2. Three ewes under sixteen months, Jae. Johns 1, Canterbury Agricultural. College 2. ■ • • Shropshires (Judges: Messrs J. Gough and J. W. Rogers)— Ram above 2a months, Kupert Parry 1, 2 and special, Colonel Fox v he, W. A. Nixon h. c. Ram above 16 and under 28 months, Sir Geo. Clifford 1, W. Gardiner 2. Ram above 16 and under 28 months, shorn ■on or after the lßt October, 1901, Rupert Parry .1 and special. Ram under 16-months, Jtuport Parry 1 and 3. Geo. Clifford 2 and v-h. o, W. B. Andrew, jun., he. Ram under 16 months, shorn on or after the Ist October, 1901, Rupert Parry 1 and 2. Two rame under 16 months Rupert Parry 1, Sir Geo. Clifford 2." Five.flock Tatns under 16 months, Rupert-Pairy 1 and special, Jas. Stringfel- I 1 low 2.- Ewe above 16 months, with lamb, Rupert Parry 1, 2 and spocioJL Ewe under 16 months, Rupert Parry 1, 3 and v h c, Sir Geo. Clifford 2 and c. Ewe under 16 months, shorn oh. or after the Ist October, 1901,. Sir Geo. Clifford I'and 2.' Three ewee undef ,16 months, Rupert Parry 1, Sjx Geo. ■ Clifford 2,- Canterbury Agricultural College v hp, .Jas. Stringfellow c. . I ' Fat Sheep (Judges: Messrs J. C. Clarkson and J. - Knight)— Five .merino wethors any age, R. W. Chapman 1 and be, x>.Z. "and A. Land Company (Acton) 2. Five pure- I .bredf Down'wethers-above sixteen, and under twenty-eight Johns 1, Garforth's Executors 2., Five crossbred Down wethers above sixteen and under twenty-eight months, N.Z. and A. Land Company (Acton) 1, R. ! \V. Chapman 2. . Five crossbred wethers under sixteej, months, N.Z. and A.' Land -Company 1 and 2, M. W. Chapman | v h," c and he. Five long-woollod wethers ■ above sixteen and under twenty-eight months, R. W. Chapman 1 opd 2, Jas. Stringfellow I h. c.. Five long-woolled wethers under sixteen months, X.& and A. Land Company I 1, 2 and 3, W". B. Andrew, jun., he. Five . -wethers, first cross from merino ewes, above sixteen months, R. W. Chapman 1, Westenr* Broa. 2, R. and'J. Reid vh' c. Five wethers, fitat cross from ' merino ewee, under , sixteen months, Heslerton Estate 1 and 2. , Five lambs, long-woolled, for butchers' 'pur- | poees, Jno. Beatty 1. Five lambs, shortwoolled, for butchers' purposes, Jno. Beatty \ 1, Wm. MoMeekan 2, Jae. Stevenson v h c. Messrs Dalgcty and Co.'a priae of ,£5 55," for ,ten crossbred wethers, Thos. , Brooks 1. Messrs ' 'Robert -Campbell and Sons, LimitecTs, prize, of £6 'as, for- fire halfbred ewes -under sixteen months most Suitable for producing. fat lambs for freezing, the progeny of merino and long-wool sheep, Hesierton Estate 1. Mr W. B. Clarkson s prize, of JE3 3s, for five long-woolled lambs most suitable for freezing purposes, Jas. Stevenson 1. Mr W. B. Clarkson's prize of £3 3s, for five ' shdrt-woolled lambe. any breed or cross of Downs, most suitable for freezing purposes, Jas. Stevenson 1. - Messrs Chapman and ij-urse's prize of £3 3s (fir3t prize £2 2s, second £1 Is), for five ewos niost suitable for breeding lambs for export, with lambs, Jas. Stevenson 1. I . CATTLE. Shorthorns (Judges: Messrs T. Hay and J. S Holmes) —Bull any age, Arthur Chamberlain's Duke' of Rothesny 1 aaid champion, Canierbury Agricultural College's Canterbury Lad ' °nd 2, Jamee Stringfellow c Bull, 3 years, Jf. C. Threlkeid's Prince of Itijrlewood 1 Arthur Chamberlain's Lord Butterleigb. 2. Bull, 2 years, W. Nixon's Beaulieu Duke 63th 1, W. I\'ixon's Lord Hastings 2nd 2, W. B. Cunningham's Herbert Duke of Derrimut h c. Yoariing bull, Wm. Nixon's Lord Iveagh. 1, i Wm. Nison's Lord Randolph 2, Arthur Chum- j berlain's Dairyman h c. Bull, calf, Jas. j John's Pine King 1. Cow or heifer, any age, in milk or in calf, Arthur Chamberlain's Tulip Sth 1 and champion; W. B. Cunningha.m's Lavender 2, Arthur Chamberlain's Duchess 2nd he, Henry PaniieU's Coax 2Dth c. Heifer, S years, Arthur Cbiimberlain 1 end 2. Heifer, 2 years, Jas. Johns 1, Arthur Chamberlain, 2 and h c. Yearling heifer, Arthur Chamberlain 1 and c, Jas. Johns 2 and he. Cow, with two of her progeny, Arthur Chamberlain 1 and 2.- . • Shorthorns -(Judges-: Messrs T. Hay and J. S. Holmes)— Bull of 1 any nge, Henry Eight's Ruseell's Blithe 3rd 1. BuU, 3 yoars, G. E. Benny 1. Bull. 2 years, John Nixon's Charming Duke 1 find v h.c. Henry Bight's Waikari ■ Duke 2. Yearling bull, Thos. Brooke's Your.sr Conrad 1, Jas. Johns's Federal King 2. Bnll

under 16 months. Fredk. Wright I, R. Holland 2, William Nixon 3, P. C. "irirolkeid v h c. Five flock rams under 16 months. Fredk. "Wright 1, William Nixon 2. Ewes (Judges : Messrs C. W. Reid and D. McLaren) — Ewe above sixtecu months with lamb, Jjonald Grant 1, 2 and champion, R. and J. α-veid 3 and h c Three ewes above sixteen months with lambs, Donald Grant 1 and 2. Little Bros. 3, Thoa. Mawson he: Ewe under sixteen months, Kdwin Keltand 1 and 2, Donald Grant 3, P. C. Threlkeld vhc, F. Wright c. Ewe under sixteen months shoru on and alter tho Ist of October, 1901, F. Wright 1. P. C, Threlkeld 2. Three ewes under sixteen months Donald Grant 1, R. and J. Reid 2, F. Wright 3. Border Leicesters (Judges: Messrs J. MoBeth and H. McCrostie)—R»m above twentyeight months, John Little 1 and chwnpion, Jas. •S. HoLtnea 2. Ram above sixteen end" under twenty-eight months. Little Bros. 1 and 2, John Little h c, Jos. S. Holme* c. ,■ Ram above sixteen »nd under twenty-eight months, shorn, Little Bros. 1. Ram under sixteen mouths, John Littie 1 and 2, Little Bros, he, Jas. S. Holmes c. Kam under sixteen months, shorn on or after the Ist of October, 1901, Little Bros. 1 and 2. Two rains under sixteen months, John Little 1 and -2, ias. S. Holmes h c, Canterbury Agricultural College c. Jiwo above sixteen momhs with lamb, Jas. S. —olmes 1 and champion, Little Bros. 2, John Littlo h c. 'ihree ewes above sixteen months with .lambs,-John Little i, Little .Bros. 2. Ewe under sixteen months, John. Littlo 1 and 2, Little Bros. ili c, Jas. S. Holmes c. Ewe under sixteen 1 months, shorn on. or after tho Ist of October, i 1901, Little Bros. 1. lhree ewes under sixteen months, Littlo Bros. 1 and 2, James is. Holmes h c, Canterbury Agricultural College ! c.

calf. John Nixon's Riby Knight 10th 1. Cot? or heifer, of. any age, m milk or in calf. John Nixon I. Henry Highfs Pansy 2nd 2. Holier. •[ 3 years, John Nixon's Beauty 1. Heifer, a -; years, Jas. Jolins's Cherry Quocn 1. Yearling >j heifer, Geo. Sea ton's Peggy 2nd 1, John Barr'a Rose 2. Heifer calf, (Jeo. Seaton'a Kitty 1. Slessrs B. Petersen and Co. gave v, piece o£ plato. value A"2 2s, for tho best buil, with two of his progeny, in Sections li and 15, Shorthorn—Arthur Chamberlain's Duko of Rothosay, progeny Lord Buttorlcigh and Buttercup, special. • " Shorthorn Milking Cattle (Judges: Messrs T. Hay and J. S. Hohnea"! —Cow or hoi'er of any ago, Arthur Chamberlain 1 and 2. Red Polls (Judges: Messrs T. llaj and J. S. of uiiy ago. K. Henton Rhodes's Utahuna 1, R. Heaton Rhodes'* Rupert 2. Cow or heifer of any age, in miik or calf, R. He»ton Rhode's Daisy Gin 1, K. Rhodes's Sappho 2, R. Heaioii Rhodee's Queen Quail c. Ayrshires (Judgo-i. Messrs J. Gouldie and , S. Yv*. Luxford)—Bull of any ago, Sunnvsjdo Asyium's Prince Charlie 1, special ■ and champion, W. aud J. Johnaen'a Duke "a » J Pride 2, A. Reid's Sir John 3, W. J. J engine's " •' Jock tho Laird v h c. Buil, 2 years, bunny- . ■£ side Asylum's Si.verinine 1. Yearling lni!J, Sunnyside Asylum's Ivn-nhoo 1, W. .1. .lonkins's Invincible 2, Sunnyside Asylum's King ' '■ '•' Fergus 3. Cow or heifer of any ago, in milk, " ; 'Sunnysido Asylum's Alice Hawthorn lbt cl " i -\ Chrtiiolo 1, pppcis! und champion, Sunnjvida Asyium's April flower 3rd of Chetno.e -2, Sunnypide Asylum's Ruby 3, Mrs Alex. Donpiß'i'a \. . Duchess of Douglas*c. Dry cow, Sunuraida Asylum's Beauty 1, Snnnysido Asyhim'o Bcapty 4th of Chetnolc 2, W. J. JcikuiVa Jc*. sio 3. Huifer, three-year-old, Sunny«ido Asjs ' - luru's Luoi.la 1, Sunny side Asylum's b\bil 2, Sunnyside Asylum's Sophistry a. Hpilit, i- , years, Sunayside Asylum's Scotch Kose i, Sunnyside Asylum's -Canterbury Bel! 2, Sim- - - nysifle Asylum's Ladybird 3. Yearling heifer, Sunnyside Asylum's Silvia 1, Asy. V lum's Bonnie Dnndeo 2, Sunhyside Asylum's f Gardenia 3. Cow. with twn of her progpr.y, Suunysido Asylum's Beauty, with her progeuy, Beauty 111. and Beauty IV. of Che4uolo 1, Suiuivsido. Asylum's Loma, with her - progeny Lncilla 2. Fat Cntfle (Judges: IVlossrs C. Blackwnod and A. S. Ford) —Bullock, any age, W. C. Buchanan 1, 2 and 3. Bullock. 4 ypar.s, G. K. Rhodes 1, John Ferguson, jun. 2. W. B. ' Bra&n 1. Cow. or hoifer, 4 years, John Ferguson, jun. 1. Cow, any nge. Jonnthaii Brown 1. Cor or heifer, i years, John Fer- - ' guson 1, Arthur Chamberlain 2. HoiJer. 3 " years, Arthur Chamberlain 1. Heifer, 2 years,' Arthur Chamberlain 1. Hoifor. 2 yoars, John - Ferguson, jun. 1, Arthur Chamberlain 2.' ■ , Year calf, G. A. Lindomann 1 and 2. { HORSES. ' Draughts (Judges: Afesers A. McLean and -■-""' D. McGrcgQr)—-Jt,n)iro horse, A. (i. Jfoimes'e Young Champion 1, special and champion, Robert Rainoy's Highlaud Prince 2, John. .-_' Small's Captain Ituspell v h c, K. Mcln- -".'" tosh's Glenzier h c. Entire horse, 3 years,,. Jrs. Little's Better Days 1, John Shearer'a ,-• - r . '. JMacphoreoh Grant 2, John Snv.ilJ's Young . . ..,' - Kelvin vh o, Robert Davie's Am Brae he. s- : -!"-' Entire horse, 2 years, John Shearer's Bull '<.<■■•,; Craig 1, Thos. laylor's Union Jack 2, Jaa. '.; : John's Sandow 3. Mare, in foal or with foal, Thos. Taylor's Unwn 1 and champion, John," ->•",,j Small's Palmer's Prido 2. Filly, 3 years, \V. ' '-',> F. M. Buckley's Meg 1, Robt. Rainey's Sham-, . .?; rock 2, \Vm. Piasket's .M-aggie a,- Joha ,\ ' Shearer's Fiora HcDonald 2nd. v h< , .'-. '_■ c, W. F. M. Buckley's NoJly, Mac- : /;,'\~- arfhur he, Thos. Kain's Violet c. Filly, K> ,] V 2 vcars, Thos. Taylor's Jean 1, John Small W'"' > : '', 2.. W. F. M. Buckley's Rubina 3, John. <•- ,; Shearer's Diamond Queen vhc. ' Gelding, 3 c ' - ■"'; years, Sidney Smith's Glen 1. Yearling colt --i\ . or gelmng, John Small 1 and 2. Yearling filly, John Small 1, 2 and v h c, W. F. U. Buckley ho. Pair of geldinge, Andrew kelson's I'rince and Sto.r 1 and apecial, John ' ,/ ' Small's Jock- a-nd Bnrney 2. ' Pair of mares, Thos. "i'aylor's ana Lady Maude 1 and " - special, W. F. M. Buckley 2, John Sm&ll'a , -Fanny and Princess vh c. Gelding, any ago, . John Small's Jock 1, Andrew Nelson's Prince 2, 8. Mclaughlin's v he. Dry mare ,any acu, ' Thos. Taylor's Lady Maude 1, John Small 1 * Fanny 2, W. F. It. .Buckley's Her Grace «, • • W. F. M. Buckley's Motel v h c, Joha ■ Small , b Princess he. Dry mar,o, not exceod- ' ing ISJ hands, W. F. M. Buckley's Ruby 1, " , '..' Thos. Taylor's Dawn 2nd 2, James Bishop'e -: Gyp va c. Entire hor&e, with two of his pro-. -, i geny r John Small's Captain Rurtseli 1. Mare, -*f , with two of her progeny, Thos. Taylor'a, '• - Dawn, with Union Jack and Dawn - , ' 2nd I,'Thos. Taylor's Little Mary, with pro- " geny Lady Maude an<i Jean 2, W. F. "" : '~ M. Buckley's Ruby v h c. Four-horse team," W. F. M. Buckley' 1, John Small'a Jock, » ■"■ Barney, Fanny and Princess 2, Thoe. Taylor'a - • Dawji, Lady Mauds, Little Mary and —— j I V h c. • ' % PIG 8. ' - ~.V ' ' Berkshire Breed—Boar any age, Geo. "> * I Rhodes 1 and 2. Yearling, •W. Scoon 1, .■.-•'-'; Jonathan Brown 2. Boar under six months, </' .' Wm. Wills 1 and! 2, Goo. Rhodes v ho. ••■■" ■-■ Bleeding sow, Geo. Rhodes 1, 2, and th o. ' : "■" Sow with litter of pigs, Geo. J Rhodes 1, . Jonathan Brown' 2. Sow- under ..twelve : ..<,-* I monthe, Geo. Rhodes 1 and '2. ' v-;-. six months, W. Scoon 1, Wm. Wills 2. ' Pair of sows under six. months, Jae. Howe 1. •' • •Torktoe,,,ip:g6 or" Middle Breed—Bonr • any age, >Jasi Bdwo •1. Boar under - sue _ . months, Sunuyside Asylum 1. Breeding sow • --' any age, Jae.' Rowe 1.. Sow with litter, Sunnyeide Asylum 1. Pair of sows, Jae., Yorkshire Small Breed—Boar any age, Sunnyeide Asylum 1, H. Stuart 2. Boar ■ under twelve months, Jame9 Rowe 1. Boar under "cix months, GartortVe- Executors 1 , • - _ ana 2. Breeding Sow, Jae Rowe 1. Sow under six months, Garforth's Executors, 1 . j Tamworth—Boar any age, S. Nutt 1, Jas. I Rowe 2. Boar under twelve months, Jamee . Rowe 1, James'Dunlop 2. Boar under-six ' r months, Jamea Rowe 1, Breeding bow, H. . , Stuart 1 and 2. . Sow with litter,- Jemea t j Ihinlop 1, James Eowe 2. .Sow under twelve , _ months, Henry Stuart 1, • Sow under MX , ■ .months, Jaa. Rowe 1 and 2. Pair of sows . under six months, Jas. Howe 1 and % ~ I Porkers, any breed—Three porkers mos? ! marketable (not to exceed 1251b live weight}, H. Stuwt 1, Gtvrforth'e Executors 2. Three -aeon Pigs, any breed or oroee— • Sunnyeide Asylum 1, H. Stuart 3. ... The Times" Company's pn»-iot' the beet pen. of three fat pigs bred dj t> boria de farmer, t£. Stuart 1. LLOYD-LINDSAY COMPETITION. ■ - Lloyd-Lindeay competition, in uniform, j > for members of any regular corps (Judges: • .. Lieut-Col. Webb and Captain Bingley), Mai- -'„.>-. - vern MoiCnted Rifles 1 and 2. Section of '.*=,•>' cavaJry. or mounted infantry, Malvern Mount- " v - . ed Rifles i. , - : ; : ."' DAIRY PRODUCE. ■':/'. (Judges : Messrs C. A. C, Hardy lad J. A. KinwiiltO—Fresh butter, not i separated, Miss McGillivray 1, Mrs M. Mo--1 Dowell 2, Mre, W. H. Shaw 3, Mrs J. Haye t 1 c. Fancy butter, not separated, Mrs-, Seay 1. Mrs J. Blown 2. Fresh butter, maSe from pasteurised milk, Central Dairy-Cor- -. , pany 2. Salt butter, fit for-export in casea, IVii Tapu D»?ry Company '1 and 2. • Sait butter fit for export, iv jars or tins, Mrs W. T. Lill 1, Miss Pratt 2. ilachine-made butter, Tai Tapu Dairy Company 1 and 2. Factory-made only, Central Dairy Company 2. Mrs J. Dean's, sea.'s prize £3 lot the best cured butter not lose than 101b, made ' upon farms not exceeding 200 scree, Mrs Mo I Dowell 1, Mrs W. T, Lill 2. Cheeec. farmers j only, made prior to Ist August, 1901, J. M. ' Duxbury 2." Cheese, farmers only, made since Ist August, 1901, Mrs S. Donovan 2. Factory cheese, made prior to the let Angust, 1901, Waikouaiti.Dairy Factory 2. Factory cheese, Barry's Bey Factory 1 and 2. Honey, W. "R. Donaia i, F. Branthwaite 2. tsgs, ' one dozen (whit&J,' M.iss Janet Storry 1, Mrs Stuart 2. Eggs, one dozen (tinted), Mrs Jas. j Rowe 1, Mrs Stuart 2. POULiit*. Dressed Poultry—Three pairs of dncke, suitable for export, Mrs Btuart 1. Three ' pairs of fowls, suitable for export, Leonard • Storry 1, Mrs .Stuart 2 arid 3. CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS. Hani3, imaked, Kincaid's G.I.C. 1, F. -*- Cook 2- Hum.", unsmoked, KJncaid's G.I.C 1 -■ Bacon, smoked, F. A- Cook 1 and 2. Bacon, "unsmoked, F. A. Cook 1,. Wardell Bros. 2. . Bacon, two rolls, unsmoked, F. A. Coolc 1, Kincaid's G.I.C. 2. One h?.m and one flitch, ■ smoked, Hy. Stuart 1, Jonathan Brown 2. One ham "and one flitch,' unsmoked, Hy. Stuart 1, Jonathan Brown 2. Spiced beei, A. McCallum 1. Lard, F. A. Cook 1 and 2. Preserved meats, Canterbury Frozen Meat j Co. 1 Mid medai. t SEEDS. j (Judges: Messrs J.. P. Newman and A. H. ! Turabull.) • Red clover or cow grnse, Sawtcll and Wachsmann 1 and 2. White Clover, SawUll and Wachsmann. i CARRIAGES. ( (Judges: Dt- Xedwill and H. A. Hewell.) ■ Moor and Co., silver medal for dog cart and h c for,medical brougham; Stevens and Son, ,v h c and h c for dog carts, and o for gig; E. Jono3, c for dog cart and c 'or i Whftechapol cart; Steel bros.. c f"r dog caxt. MISCELLAXEOUS. O. Yon Sierakowski, silver medal, for ppecimens of wire work. A. Billen?, silver, medal for automatic cheep and stock brand. Cbristonurch Meat Company, h.c. for exhibit of Islington fertiliser. TO-DAY'S PROPrRAiniE. The programme for to-day—the people's day —will include a parade of all the prize horses and cattk, ti-ials of hunters over ! fences. lenping match, and pony, jumping. There will be two bands in attendance, and b'luuLd the wfaC er prove f uovr.ilile no doubt* there will ht .i l€irge nunibfr of viMtors pre>.»nt. 'I he Hoi ii'ultui.i. .SooicU «ill bold their flniuT "-how in .i tent jti-t biiund tli' l '' cu-upiPd oy t!ie W.C T.L*. tn •i» '- ' or Cie .up niiineji/ i.r'»e i should be an e.\ielleiu show.

since tire art. or cfiuung meat was aindaced: — lbs. 1882 1,707,328 1887 ... ... 45,055,984 1892 97,636,557 1897 ... ... 151,374,509 1898 ... ... 159,253,720 1899 ... ... 188,992,760 . 1900 ... ... 192,074,451 The numbers t>1 sheep in the colony oa April 30th last \\ev&: — . . - 1900 1901. Auckland ... • ... 880.189 887,938 Napier - ... ... 4,620,745 4,533,218 Wellington-West Coast 4,497.239 4,790,368 Marlborouffh-NeJsoi. ... 894,010 925,391 Canterbury-Kaikoinu... 4,716,262 5,107,073 Otago * ... ... 3.746,750 3,942.806 >s