METROPOLITAN SHOW.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17609, 11 November 1922, Page 14

METROPOLITAN SHOW.

For People's Day at the Metropolitan Show, perfect weather conditions prevailed yesterday. The rain overnight v.as followed by a bright, fino morai:—, which had tho effect of inducing aa almost continuous stream of visitors to tho Addington Show Grounds. This biate of things was maintained during tho morning and the early part of tho afternoon, and when the grand parade of prize slock took place the grounds a:id the ring-side appeared to be taxed to their utmost capacity to accommodate the people. The gate receipts for the day totalled £2OSS 18s sd, as compared with £2057 I7s for People's Day last year. The gate receipts for both days totalled £2404 18s sd, as compared with £2389 179 last year. The receipts this year rvere, therefore, about £ls better than last year, but in instituting a compariBon it should be borne in mind that Einco the 1921 Show no fewer than 300 additional members, representing 900 tickets, havo been added to the membership roll of the Association. Another fact to be considered is the railway receipts. In 1921 these were double those of the preceding year, and it is anticipated that thiß year they will show a similar increase. The weather conditions in the afternoon were somewhat milder than those ruling in the morning, and were decidedly cooler. This, however, made for the more pleasurable indulgence of "all-the fun of tho fair." All departments of the Show appeared to receive their duo amount of patronage, and as there was something doing all the time, the visitors to the Show wero never at a loss as to how to put in their time. Both town and country visitors found much to interest them in the sheep, cattlo, and pig pens, and in the horse stalls, and when these had been fully exploited the numerous sideshows provided entertainment. The ring events, especially the parade of prize stock, were followed with keen interest. When these attractions proved insufficient the visitor to the Show found much to engage the attention in the crowd, with. its mixture of town and country folk and its varying and interesting types.- The general gaiety and holiday spirit was added'to T>y the music provided by perry's Private Band' and the Christchurch Highland, Pipe Band. The perfection of the arrangements in connexion with the Metropolitan Show is fast becoming something in the nature of a matter that is taken for granted. Nevertheless, it must bo recorded in respoct of this year's Metropolitan Show that all the multiaged, and-oflfered/no grounds for criticism} far less complaint. The president, Mr B. E. .Alexander, and the memberf of the General Committee of the /JL. J anil' E. Association, 'and the judges and' marshals, are to be complijuented *bn the success of the Show. both befpre and uxture, the successful carrying oat of such a complicated business as the Metropolitan Show has grown to be, dependent on the energy and general supervision of the secreMr'G. G. Denniston is to be congratujattd & Uyiag maintained the M*]l reputation won by his predecessors ' i * aD,-^xfiiblto_rs,iudgofl,andoffl c i a ] B , Mr ' the'warmest conyUP** manner" in which n«SeMr]eJ* dutlhis onerous duties, * v *£lasil!j? »i B * in W iß K e * visit©*} at - 3, Moore, & ;js§§J s*!*•r ' - J t4*t?" *- - 1 t *+■"'"* „'✓ ' '* •^ t half-past i\ Agriculture. Mrs vMSP^ 1 vice-presi-N % >SS^fiSffi^lfflS!? B,l, s i »?*' Obtain ->WI£WuP?¥ a >&' 0 -> pHvateTecre. '~* : B,l«.'Munday, '-* ! '^^S^2^^ t 9 exhibits and of - ' 4 3©W^®SE^lWl *£sSß&£& i %&t dedfad'tiff^x! <fMM&&?M** ss¥ the centre "Wtattewt. Their grounds a k imS^mV^m'f t ? g.Wg» t 'anplemeat exs4^^^SPL 8n *! flie *act that the f ?W* « alex ' SATISFACTORY.

PEOPLE'S DAY.

PARKING THE MOTOR-CARS. NEW SCHEME TEIED OUT. The indications given on the first iay of the Show that the area set apart for parldng motor-cars was likely to prove inadequate on People's Day were fully realised yesterday, when accommodation bad to be found for a large number of cars in front of the sheep pens. It is stated that at no previous Show have the motor-cars been so numerous as they were yesterday: one estimate put the total at close upon one thousand. The new scheme of parking the cars was subjected to a severe test, and, though not quite satisfactory in borne details, it emerged from tbo test very creditably. There were no fewer than five marshals to assist the_ motorists, and as long as the cars arrived at the entrance with some interval of lime between each, comparatively little difficulty was experienced in dealing with them. But between 10 o'clock and 12.30 o'clock it is estimated that close* upon sis: hundred cars arrived in quick succession: indeed, at one period they were lined up in threo columns in Whiteleigh avenue. Naturally, a 'block took place, and one lady driver is reported to have waited for close upon an hour to get a chance to enter the grounds. Evidently she got side-truck-ed, and in the continuous stream of traffic was not <ab.e to cut in and get through the entrance gates. In spite of the inconvenience and delay that some motorists underwent, it seems established that the scheme was on a sound basis, and that with the experience gained this year it will be capable of being operated next year without any hitch. Members of the Association,' prior to the opening of the Sl.iow, were provided with a plan of the scheme, and a circular that accompanied it fully explained the details. In the majority of cases the members ehowed that they had grasped the details of the scheme. In some instances, however, there was a tendency to take too much space, the oare not being parked as close as they might have been; instead of a space o! a- ; foot or so separating the cars, some drivers had two yards btweon their car and the next one. As regards a further area for parking oars, it was sugcested thnt oars coming from the south could be parked on that portion of the Show Ground's in the vicinity where the pig pens were previously located. An entrance could be made from Lincoln road, and the idea, if given effect to, would reduce, to a considerable extent, the congestion of motor traffic in WEiteleigh avenue, which, nt certain periods on People's Day, was apparently unavoidable. LIGHT HORSES. There was an exceedingly good di plaof light horses, most of the classes be ing well filled, and there being some very keen contests. It Was noticeable however, that whi'e the bulk of the animals had really good bodies, the/ tendency nowadays is to get too much day light under them, and this detracts from appearance and useful-* ness. This was more particularly tho case in the saddle classes. The entries of light harness horses w«ere not quite so large as they were at ast year's Show, and there were very few' new aspirants for the honour*, and soihe of the animals wliach had been in this ring for several yetrs aie beginning to show signs of wear. The maiden flfass brought out only half a dessert, ah-i none of them showed special merits the best being Mr I. Smart's Rona, whic gives promise of furnishing out into a useful animal. There was only o-v carriage pair, the horses being more suitable for b.iggy work. Thet.reeani mala in the dog-cart class wefe all u«enil sorts} and" in i this Mr Burgin's stylish grey horse Warfare had) anothei easy, win, The lady's turn-out was again won- by Miss Isbel ftutrtrford with Jter welukhpwn Blackthorn in the Bhafta. Warfare had no difficulty in winning tbje championship in the har'ness classes. Saddle Horses. There were four aspirants for maiden lionaurs, constituting rather a mixed lpj;, ana Miss Doyle's Pandarus was certainly the best of them, and should/ be heard, of agwn. The heavy-weight backs were a really R ood lot, but there was practically nothing new in t' e cl ss. Mr purgin's. pair whbh scared but year<» Warfare, liad no difficulty .in taking first and second places. ,The thirteen stone hacks were a really stylish lot, although some of them were a little leggy, Mr Gillindors's White Heather, which has improved since last year, was placed above Mv Westenra's pair, Surprise and Broadwood. Tiio eleven-stone section showed a fair" amount of breeding, and in this Miss McCarthy's "Gaiety, which, shaped so unsatisfactorily in harness the previous rday na*to lead to the conclusion thnt he had gone amiss, showed to much bet te« advantage, and moved soundly, with a result that he took first prise in this cjass, •yvon the ladies' hacks, n.id also waft declined the champion saddle horse on the ground. His manners are so perfect that, ja spite of his age, he is not yet done witk The o:d fellow also scored as the best walking horse oh the ground. - > Cobs and Ponies. As usual, this section was extremely well filled, and competition, especially in 'tho pony classes, was very keen. Theie wero five very fair animals in the pony stallion class, and Mr Kyle's well-shaped and stylish Fireboy, the winner of many prizes, was awarded a first, and again took championship honours. The same owner stood alone in brood mares with Lady Matthias, who I baa bred some very good sorts. The fifteen hands cobs were a sturdy lot, and the three prize-takers were all worthy of their ribands. Only two out of tile eight entered in the 14 hands class came forward, and Mr W. Clinton had no difficulty in winning with, his handsome Peter Pan, who was also awarded a championship riband. The three polo posies were aH breedy. especially the winner, Mr G. Grieg's Canteen fiat, who was thoroughly educated to the game, and who could practically turn on a soup 'plate. Although somewhat mixed, the pony classes were we'l filled, and many of toe animals showed a considerable amount Of quality, being bred on right lines. It was noticeable that TOO'judce discarded anything that was top thick in the body as a child's pony, And in making his select'on turned down several really useful animals. , Bloodstock. There wiwe no entries in the blood classes, sh|sib*ing a very inconvenient sewn, po tpke strea away from their worlfc''' (fljp v trotting section brought out.very «naß fields,' the only stallions being Great Audubon and Matchhght both of which were shown in harness, the former taking first honours. Mr Hannaford'a Doll was the only entry in

brood mares. The tbree-year-olds were a small but promising section. Tradesmen's Turnouts. This was a most interesting section,: and, indeed, was one of the features of the horse sections. The town horses shown by the New Zealand Express Company and Messrs Strange and Co., both of whom sent in their well-known six-horse pantechnicon teams, would ba bard to beat anywhere, and the former scored in nearly all the classes they were entered for. ■ The horses shown by the town carriers were all really useful active light draughts. 1. e tradesmen's turn-outs were much more numerous than for the past year or two, and were quite a credit to the town, showing that tho motor delivery van has not yet displaced the useful horse. Elding Competitions. The boys' and girls' riding competitions attracted, as usual, good entries and fair competition. The judging in this section, however, did not meet with the apnroval of tho general public, and it was "difficult! to seo on whac lines the verdicts were given. It must be admitted that the majority of the young apntestants made very poor use of their hands, and 1 several of them had very poor seats, and in several classes those who possessed these qualifications were •turned down in favour of these in which these faults were very apparent. This was particularly noticeable in the younger children's classes, in which -i 'ittle mite of six, who had a wonderful seat for her age, and who handled her pony as to tho.manner bnrn, was turned down for a much liigger comr.otitor with practically no seat, nnjcl who hung on to the reins" as if to keep him on. It is a great pity that more" attention is not paid to the education of the rising generation in the art of equestrianism, but while judges disregard thofcfin© points of the game there does not appear to be much encouragement in this direc-. tion. NOTES ON THE SHEEP. Tho general opinion of sheepbreeders from all parts of the Dominion who visited the Show -was that tho collection of sheep penned was an exceptionally good one. So far as the condition of the sheep was concerned, it could not \*ery well have been much, better, and it was only in the case of those that had not, for various reasons, been given the extra care which Show sheep usually receive-, where Show form was lacking.' The merino sections last year were made interesting by the fact that there were a number of recent importations from Australia among the erliibits. These stoeep were again shown this year, and as they stood put well from most of the locally-bred, it is evident that their use will make for improvement ,in their owners' flecks. Among the young sheep there were some highly creditable specimens of the breed. The ram teggets shown by Sir George Clifford in the fino combing .•lass Were very good. The champion ewo in this section, 6howii 'by Mr Jas Stevenson, was heavier in the fleece but not so well shaped as- Sir George Clifford's reserve champion. Mr Stevenson's winning ewe hoggets were worthy of their prizes, though the single on« was rather open'in wool. The four tooth ram shown by Mr Chas. Goultei in the medium combing class was a very symmetrically shaped animal, and nell coveied. Mr Stevenson's second prize taker was also good in form, and wool. The latter's ewe in this fcectmii. \vhi<h won the Gienmark Cup for tho best merino ewe in the Show, was exceptionally good, and earned o beautiful fleece. Australian-bred raniß gained tho .championships in the strcng comijittg sections, and were too good 'for tbo locally-bred sheep. A highy commended ram in the aged olaa», bred by fit. delens Station, was <i higlly creditable >hocp to have come from a back-country station The four-tooth rams shown by Me&srs Norman Rutherford 1 and Leslie, Alacfarlane were good, and there were promising sheep among tho hoggets, notably thoso shown by Messrs Leslie >lacfmlane, W. W. Mcßae and Jas. Stevenson. The latter's three ewes-in-uiie aged class showed good quality, and Mr Miictarlane's hoggets were uniform n quality and typo. Mr Mcßae sho'w>.■s a, very nice pair. There was a good distribution oflizes in the English Leicester classes, Inch indicated that uniformity in quality and type wa3 not lacking. Mr 1& Holland's championship winner was \ t well-topped sheep and carried a good iass of wool, and Messrs R. and J: field's second prize taker was also a fine sheep. The latter's reserve chaminon ram, shown m the four-tooth lass, had wool quite equal in character to that of the champion Bheep, and .night even bo considered better. Mr Selland's second prize takeV in this r>lass was not so level topped, and his ewe placed third, as welj as the Canterbury College's v h c exhibit, were rather on the small side. The College's shorn four-tooth was a Well-ribbed up, good bodied sheep. Mr A. S. Hw orthy's second prize winner had a plain head that was not typical of the breed. Mr Kejiami's two prize-taking ram hoggets were a little strong in the wool, and Mr Isaac Andrew's v h c exhibit might be considered rather better than the winner. The shorn hoggets were a very fair lot, and Mr Letham's winning pair in the wool were well placed, The aged 'iwes were a specially good class, and Mr Isaac, Andrew's cliainpionship winner, .nd Meßsrs R. and J. Reid's second prize raker, were fine specimens of the jreed. The four-tooths were not equal to tho older sh<tep, although there were sojne .nice enes among them; The Col-lege's-winner m the hogget class, which won both, the reserve was of nice quality and well modelled. Mr Holland's filst prize taker in the rhorn class was good in thß body but, rather weak in the head. The College's winning pair were lather strong in the wool, but bigger sheep than Messrs Reids' second prize winners. One of the latter would, however, have been hard to heat had she been shown singly. Mr T. S. Little's first prize Border Leicester ram was a big showy sheep, but rather strong in the wool. Mr G. P. Johnston's second prize taker wns champion, last year, and is now getting past his best, but still had pienij of admirers on the ground. Mr Little's exhibit placed third, was a step higher last year. He is a useful typ\ of sheep, but inclined to be heavy. Mi Dowthwaite 6howed two imported sheep, one of which has a good bocb but stands rather high and the other ib nice and even in the wool and has a good head. Mr Little's champion ram snorn in the four-tooth class was lacking masculine character in the head, but otherwise a fine sheep, and Mr G.. P. Johnston's reserve winner stood a little high and narrow on the4egs. The College's v h C sheep was neavily fleeced,,but was not good in the head. Their shorn four-tooth ram was fleshed almost like a Southdown, and Mr Little's second prize taker was a big sheep with a splendid top. The winning ram hogget shown by Mr R. J. Low was fine in the head and if he grows well he will make a fine sheep, and as he was purchased by Mr T. 8. Little he will no doubt be heard of again. Mr R. W. Anderson V second prise taker was a good handling sheep, but rather faulty lh the head. . Mr Low's shorn hoggets and pairs were also very good indeed, and Mr Dowthwaite's pair -were well grown. The aged ewe class was not a strong one in uumjoers, buKf contained] eonifa sheep. Mr Little's reserve championship winner was a nice quality sheep, ana the only fault with Mr "Johnston's second prize taker was that he was a little plain in the wool. The champion ewe shown by Mr Little in th*I four-tooth class had a nice class of wool, wa3 good in the Head and stood well. Second to her was one of Mr Low's which was also in her wool." Mr Low's highly commended hogget might have been placed before Mr

Johnstone's -winner, and Mr Little's second prize taker a very lengthy sheep. Mr Little showed a nice quality hogget in the shorn class, and Mr Low's winning pair were \rell grown, and good in head and top. It was remarked that the South Island Lincolns now shorn are ge-ttia? rather rough and show a want of lustre in the wool, which should be a feature of the corering of this breed. The sheep shown by Messrs W. Perry and Sons still retain the lustre, but more attention contiues to be "paid to the breed in the North Island than is wobably the case in the South. Messrs Perry 6ent down two rams, one for theaged and the other for the. four-tooth and won the reserve and championship, the younger ram being sold to go to tho Argentine. They were very fine specimens of the breed. The New Zealand and Australian Land Company's sheep were better brought out than those cf the Canterbury Seed Company, and consequently they bulked largely in the prize list. One sometimes reads that the best of the South Island Romneys are equal to these of the North Island, but when representatives of such a flock as that of Messrs Perry Bros, are placed among Southern sheep one can see that there is still something to be done before .equality is reached. The Maeterton exhibits were very fine, and an object lesson to local breeders, who are getting together some excellent flocks, for the breed has made steady headway in Canterbury ot late years. Messrs Murray iiros.. of Clydevale, also sent forward aonio line sheep, including a Porry ram with which they beat tho breeder's exhibit m the aged class and that these breeders are also using Raynor rams shows that an effoft is being made by liiem to reach the North Island standard with ewes of their own breeding the Southern exhibitors annexed the ewe (.hampionship and resenve. The Southdowns formed one of the best collections of this hreed seen on the Show Ground All the sheep except I those of one breeder who was, for I health reasons, unable to give his sheep full attention, were brought out in excellent form and there was an absence of inferior animals. The judging called for very clcee scrutiny to decide between the merits of such even classes and there ra little to complain of in the way in which the awards were allotted. The winners of the challenge cups for the best ram and ewe, both of which were shown £y Mr H. J. Andrew, were well worthy of the honours. ' The success of the young breeders. Messrs L. W. and J. Er Storry, in tno Shropshire section, was due not only to the quality of their sheep, but to the splendid form in which they were shown, and in only one class were they beaten, and this was in piftr of ram hoggetsj in which the College exhibit was placed first. - Ryelands, the white-faced Downs as they are sometimes called, have been making steady progress, but th© de- j mand for fat lamb producers is very likely to be keener than ever' and .the Ryefahds are now having a greater call upon them than breeders are in a position to respond to. The quality uf those shown was remarkably good but no doubt breeders ' will feel encouraged to make further importations and so effect improvements in their flocks. There were many ifino sheep among the prize-winners, but the champion ram shown by Mr T. A. Stephens was outstanding, and is probably the best locally-bred ram of the breed that has yet been shown. - The Oorriedales made a great display,. but there is a tendency among breeders to put too much condition upon their sheep, which are bred more tot the liiils than for the level paddocks. One„pritic has said that too much attention is being paid to wool ±o the neglect of carcase, but this was profy-. ably more in the nature of a 'Warning, than as a criticism, because the shorn sheep shown this year weje on the average better than is generally seen. No doubt breeders, under the present demand for fine wools, are anxious to push the Corriedale as much as possible and therefore put their sheep forward in the best form they can and consequently err on the side of over condi-., tioni .Mr J. A, champion ramJn the aged class was a beautiful sheep to look at, but not quite perfect for. the position Be had, taken. • reserve champion shown, by Mr Isaac' Andrew was also a good quality sheep . but not quite proportionate in his covering over the head. The New Zealand and, Australian Land " Company showed a robust and well covered ram in the same class. Messrs R. and J. Reid's, winner in the four-tooth class was a big sheep, but rather harsh and strong in the wool. • In shorn fourtooths Mr Johnstone's winner had n good front; was square built and proportionate in his wool. The ram hog* gets formed a highly creditable, class, and Mr H. T. Little's winner showed good symmetry, with true character, and was well placed in his class. Mr Johnstone's 1 - best 'shorn hogget was a nice sheep though on the small side and his second prize-taker showed more length. Mr Little had a ram in the c'ass that was worthy of greater notice. He was also a good lengthy sheep. Mr Johnstone's pair of ram hoggets were not quite well matched, one-being much better than the other, and Mr Little's second 'prize-winnera were weak in the wool on the back. The latter breeder's pen of hoggets was gocd, with one sheep better than any in the pails. The- ewe classes were very strong, and especially good in the younger sheep. Mr Johnstone's .best aged ewe was a nice animal, but rather on the small side. A well-woolled four-tooth gaineitlie championship for the Land Company, Mr. O. T. Evans, second prizetaker, being finer than, thei general run of Corriednles. The singe hoggets tools a. lot of judging, and Mr Little's reserve champion and second prize-taker were good sheep and true to type. Among the shorn, hoggets were some very nice-shaped sheep and gcod' in type,. -Mr L. W. Storry providing,the winner. The pairs included many promising animals, the winners shown by Messrs R. and J. Reidj and the second prize-takers from Mr Little's flock, were good in symmetry and character. The halfbreds do not make suoh a good showing as they did some years ago, and Sir George O'iffrird is tho only breeder who is now represented to any extent. Mr A. E. Denton's champion, sheep carried a heavy, dense fleece, very even_ though a bit coarse, and the sheepwas hot shown in over condition. The reserve champion shown by Mr Leslie Maofarlane was well covered with goodquality Jas. Stevenson's second prize-taker m the four-tooth, gass was evenly clad with similar wool. Sir George Clifford's winning hogget was a good sample of half bred with long-stapled wool. Tho same breeder's pen of fi*e were useful sheep. His reserve champion ewe had a better quality of wool than the older sheep which gained the championship. FORESTRY LEAGUE'S DISPLAY. The exhibit made by the Canterbury Branchy of the New Zealand Forestrv League' attracted a great amount of .interest from the numerous visitors yesterday to the produce store, in •which the exhibit was made. An interesting series of photographs showed, how tree-planting is encouraged, and included views of nurseries and seed' beds. A number of seedlings, in pots, were exhibited, and a kauri, eight or ten years old, grown in Cauj terbury, was also exhibited. Cross sections of Oregon pine, showing the ring growth, and; of macrocarpa were also shown: the trees from which these specimens were obtained were grown by Mr James Deans, of Homebush; An comprehensive exhibit of tree seeds—--22 native and 131 exotic—was a t»to minent feature of the exhibit. Those interested in forestry will be glad t< learn that the whole exhibit will bi on view at the Dominion Industria Exhibition, which will be opened on the 18th. inst.

HUNTERS' COMPETITIONS. The hunters' competitions, alwaj« an attractive feature of People's Day at Addington, were particularly interesting this year, the various classes, though not containing quite the usual number of competitors, being well filled, and on the whole providing a very creditable display, and Mr Frank Arm. strong, the judge, proved the right man in the right place, his practical knowledge of a hunter and what is required of him, enabling him to make his decisions quickly and with satisfaction to the qualified critics. Tho class for heavyweight hunters up to 14st, the weight they were actually required i to carry> introduced one or "two new candidatee for ring honours, but the veteran, Mr D. W. Westenra's .Broadwood, after a very finished display over the.fences was placed first, with Mr H. M. Burgin's Warfare, a great weight-carrier, second, and ±he same owner's Macgh:e£or third. The winner has been well ridden through several seasons, and though at one of the fences he got a shade too near to the ..he, was clever' enough to smartly repair his error and go on in good style, . and Warfare, though a j trifle slack behind and not so wod quartered as the winner, is up to twentv stone with beagles, but might find fox*hounds or even harriers too fast for him. Macgregor is a rare good second horse for any owner to have in his stable, and probably would go further than his mate. Rubicon made a capital round, but would be a handful for ' a nervous man, and seemed to be chancing one or two of. his fences. Max jumped freely*enough and cleanly, but appeared to be chancing some of the obstacles, and Faariie was ovfer-eager and the rest were only from fair to medium. The light-weight hunters, up to list, a weight most of them could have carried with a very big margin to spare, were perhaps as a whole not quite so good as the heavy-weights, but they included or three exceptional- | ly nice horses, and the judge placed , these rightly, though if Gaiety had been a few years younger he might have been in the running. Mws I Rutherford's-Rock Ahoy, the* winner :'enoed very sweetly, showin the fruits of a woman's hand on the reins and approached his fences and got away from them safely and smartly Messrs A. and D. Gillanders's The Challenger, a horse of much the same type as the winner, was equally clever, but a liti tie inclined to go too fast. Mr L.. M. Bethell's Skilful showed more breeding and less condition than her opponents, but she looked a wonderfully safe conveyance, and well suited for such hunting as is available in this country. Miss Mary McCarthy's Gaiety, desnite ! his years, made the best display in "the I class for ladies' hunters, jumping, cor- \ re n tly and looking the Dart un' v ommo«lv well. Messrs A. and D. Gillanders's The Challenger, improving on his previous nerformance, was placed second,, and Mr J. H. Grijjg's Rubicon, rather a handful for a lady, third. The Consolation Competition was won by the mighty Warfare, and the Gillanders Cup also was awarded to this gelding* THE GRAND PARADE. ■A ■ . The parade of prize stock was a ■Frtrikingi spectacle. TJhe condj&riotne could not nave been more favourable A nice cool atmosphere, with a mild sirnshine, an entire absence of our particular brand of Canterbury nor'-wester a beautiful' green sward as a result 61 the over-night rain, . and then ,the stock. These were the elements presented yesterday, and naturally the re suit was most gratifying. There was a suggestion of insufficient space to stage tlite ptarade to the best advantage. There is not much in this, idea, however. It is only by getting the exhibits well circumscribed that the average visitor can gain an adequate idea of the scope and magnitude of the number* ; ahd quality of the stock. Spreadeagled over a ,big field the parade would lose much of its attractiveness. At yesterday's parade there vkxq sightseers who have had the privilege of seeing w-thih the. past few years parades in "many different countries, and the opinion of one of these gentlemen expressed to a reporter, was that' he had seen few, if any, better. It was indeed a most striking display of the\ pastoral resources of the province. A committee of marshals, headed by Mr K. Murchison, made effective arrangements for the variety and -number of animals that paraded, and everything went off without a' hitch. There was a moment of anxiety when a trotter, getting out of hand, upset its sulky,, deposited its Jehu on mother earth and carreered through the lines of saddle horses. Fortunately it collided" with nothing',' steering its way through the line of ponies with a happy slice of luck. . The doggies first of all had their day. and canines of all sizes, breeds ana barks were proudly paraded around by enthusiasts of all ages and of both sexes. The dog certainly has a wide range of devotees. Then, headed by the Caledonian Pipe Band and jointly led by its sergeant-major and Mr R. W. Lochhead, on© of the marshals, tho Clydesdale prize-takers, to the number of 35, came along. Then followed the two striking pantechnicon teams—the six bays of- the Express Company and the sextette of chestnuts shown for a number of years by \V. Strange and Co. These fine turn-outs rarely fail to raise a cheer, and one of the few indications of approbation yesterday was when they passed. It might be remarked that the pubho did not over exert itself in voicing its appreciation, and there was more than enough to appeal to the lover of a good animal to, justify & demonstration. Following the six horse teams, Bom& of the -carriers' and trades turnouts, gje horses, a few effervescent trotters, which apparently wanted to be over the fence on the trotting track, the splendid collection of headed by the redoubtable Gaiety, in all the glory of his ribbons and tickets, and then the ponies. One of the few slight symptoms of applause was when the liliputian riders in the last-mentioned section ua?sed by. Finally ,came the- cattle, headed by Canterbury's premier breed, the Shorthorns. They made a grand show, in numbers as well as in quality. Guernseys, Red Polls, Jerseys, Friesians; and Ayrshires followed. A Sassenach Ayrshire heifer objected strongly to the bagpipes, and made a violent display, but this was the only untoward incident beyond the one previously recorded* Before leaving the enclosure the entire collection \vhb drawn up in line according to the class of animal, whilst cameras got busilv to work. The result of this win apoear in next week's "Weekly Press." It is scarcely necessary to employ any decorative terms to describe the parade, beyond saying that" it was a strikingly spentacular display and an effective demonstration of the country's high stock standard. DAIRY PRODUCE. It was stated inadvertently in yesterday's issue that the first and second prize-take"rs in the factory-made butter class (butter made from pasteurised nilk) were the only competitors There were four entries: Waitaki lairy Company ffirst -prize), Kiwi )airy Company, (second pr*ze), and I Jentral Dairy Company, and Sefton Mutual Dairy Produce Company.

PRIZE LIST. Tha following wrwda wex» announced yea-! i«rfay:— J HOESES. SADDLE HOKSES. (Judpe: Mr P. Armsfcrwis, AMU©, Hike's Bay.) -^ Roadster or Hack—XJp to 15 stona or over: H M. Burgin's M&cGregor 1, H. M. Borgin a Warfare 2. Up to 13 etona: A. and D. Gillanders's White Heather 1, D. W. Weate&Tft'a Surprise 2, D. \V. Wcstenra'a Broadwood 8. Up to 11 atone: Miss Mary McCarthy'* Gaiety l, A. and D. UiUandere'e The Challenger 2, A. N. Grigg'a Buttonhook 3. Maiden Roadster or Hack—Up to 14 stone: Miss Laurel Doyie's Pftndaros 1, H. M. Burgin's Donovan 2. Up to 11 etone: L. Smart'* -Koma 1, A. N. Griyg's Buttonhook 2, Alias Daphne Doyle's Gold Spec 3. liuiy'a hack:. Miss Mary McCarthy's Gaiety 1, H. M. Burgin's MacGregor 2, Miss 1. Rntherford's Rock Ahoy 8. ■Bert walking hack: Misa Mary ITcC-arthT'a Gaiety 1, Mrs J. Sowden'a Nigger 2. SADDLE COBS AND PONIES. (Judge: Mr C. L. Orbell, Timam.) Ponv entir» horse (5): H. S. S. Kyle'* Fireboy 1, W. Scoon's Master Chance 2, Emery Bios.' entry v h o. Pony brood mare (1): H. S. S. Kyle's Lady Matthias 1. Cob, not over IS hands (8): S. W. Scott's Rodger 1, Miss D. Keith's Jokor 2, B. B. Wood'e Brandy 3, T. L. Wright's entry v h o. Not over 14 binds 2 inches (8): W. J. Chaston's Peter Pan 1, M. Bethell's Bamboo 2, W. Scoon's Romeo 3. Polo Pony (8): G. Grigg's Canteen Rat 1, G. B. MacdonaJd's Toby 2, B. B. Wood's Brandy 8. ) '-"iv. not over 14 hands (7): H. S. S. KyVs Queen L 0. T. Evans's Peg 2, A. Thompson's Qneenie 3. Not over 12 hands 2 inches (8): H. Riokerhy'B Charming Prince 1, K. Calder's King 2, Miss N. Morton's Paddy 8, C. F. Baseett's tjueenie v h o, D. W. h c, J. Gillanders's Yorkio c. Not oyer 13 hands 2 inches, ridden by boy (10): W. Doyle's Queenie 1, H. S. S. Kyle's Firefly 2, H. Rickerby's Merry Boy 3, J. J!". Petered Charm v'h o, J. C. Gill's Nigger h o. Ridden by girl (8): C. F. Bassett's Di 1, F. McCormiok's Princess 3rd 2, Misa M. AndeTton'e Spider 3, F. D. Weare's Ginger v h o. Mrs F. Heath's entry e. Not oyer 11 hands 2 inches (4): K. Boyle's Wee Bobs 1, Miss J. Maginness'e Terry 2, W. Doyle's Sheila 3, A. Gillandoni The. Not over 10 hands ? inches: H. M. Jarden's Pat 1 W McLaughlin's Durbar 2, B. Harris's ' Wee Donald 3. CARRIERS AND TRADESMEN'S I HORSES. /Judges: Messrs A. Whyte, Hastings; W. T. Dickie, Mataura; and P. W. Borrie, Oamaru.) Horse for carriei'a work (5): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 1, Crown Brewery Co. 2 C. Wright The. Opsn (6):, N.Z. Express 'Co. Ltd. 1 and 2, I. McUill 3. Cart, horse (7): New Brighton Trotting Club 1,. R. Johnston 2, R. W. England and Sons 8, N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. r h o. Open (4): G. H. Barnett 1, L. W. Storry 2. Pair of horses for'lorry work (2): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 1, Crown Brewery Co. 2. Open (8): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd 1, Strange and Co. 2. Town carriew' eapresa (2): Empire Express Co. 1. delivery cart (2) : E, Hicksonl, G. Fairbaim 2. Baker's delirery cart (8): C. E. Boon 1, E. Jennings 2 Mrs R. Sunderland 8. Grocer's delivery cart (1); E. F. T. Eldridge 1. Milk cart (2): C. Beed 1. Two-wheeled turnout. (2): Woototon To? neriea, Ltd. 1, Crown' Brewery Co. 2. . Tour-wheeled turnout (4): Strange and Co v 1, 0. E. Boon -2. Panteohnicon turnout: (2): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd 1, Strange and Co. 2. MILITARY HORSES. (Judge: Major Stafford, Chriatchuroh.) Suitable for artillery (4): 1. McGill'a, Daisy 1, N.Z. Express Co., Ltd.'s' Billy "2, Crown Brewery Co., Ltd.'s Kitty v h c. Suitable for transport (3): Crown Brewery Co.'s Punch 1, N.Z. Express. Co.'a entry 2. Best pair of horses for mounted rifle work (2): L. Smart's Roma and Dandy 1. TROTTING AND PACING HORSES. (Judge: Mr T. Newman, Brightwater.) Entiro horse, pacer (2):-R. McMillan's Great Audubon 1, J. Bryce'e Matchliglt . Trotting brood mare (1); E, W. Hannaford's Doll 1. ••:....,■. Colt, mare, or gelding (3): B. Morten's Ahnriri 1, F. Robson's br g2. < ' Mar©, or gelding (2): ; . R. McCleary's Blinker 1, J. W. Scott's Rodger 2. BOY AND,-GIRL-RIDERS. . (Judge: Mr C. L. Orbell, Timaru.) Best girl rider under 15 years (10): Miss M, Gilknderß 1, Misa D. Maginnesa 2. Miss .<!. Gilberts. ■ ■ ■ Best boy, under 15 years (6): C. H. BetheE 1, G. Blakely 2. Best girl riderj under 12 years (4): Mibs N. Morten 1, Miss K. Bunn 2. , ' Beat boy rider, under 12 years (8): K. Boyjo 1, J. Selby 2, R. Carter S. Best girl rider, undo 10 years (fi): Miss- T. Jarden 1, Miss I. Harris 2, Miss S. Gillanders 8. Best boy rider, • under 10 years' (5): H. Franks 1, I. Gilianders 2, B. Harris 3. .HUNTERS. (Judge: Mr F. Armstrong, Akitio.) Heavy-weight hunters (10): D. W. Westenxa'a Broadwood 1, H. M. Burgin's Warfare 2, H. M. Burgin's Macgregor 3. Light-weight hunters'(l3): Miss L Rutherford's Bock Ahoy 1, A', and D. Gillanders's Tho Challenger 2, L. M. Bettell'a Skilful 3. Ladies' hunter (ft: Miss" Nanoy McCarthy's Gaiety 1, A. and D. GiJlanders's Tho Chal-. longer 2, J. H. Grigg's Glenooe S." Consolation junking competition: ,H. Burgin's; Warfare 1, J. H. Grigg's Rubicon 2, D. W. Wsstonra's Surprise 3. HARNESS HORSES. ■ Harness horses, ladies' turn-out (9): Miss I.' Rutherford's Blackthorns 1, A, WardSmith's Escort 2, G. R. Macdonald'a Toby 3. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. HORSES. Saddle" Miss Mary McCarthy's Gaiety. Harness horsee—Championship: H. M. Burgin's Warfare. PIGS. Champion boar: G. H. Barnett'a Meadow Chief. Champion bow: G. H. Galpin's Ruddington Daisy 1. - SPECIAL PBIZES. HORSES. Mr Geo. Gould's special prjas* for the horse most Suitable as a journey hoipe for a 13st,man-..Miss Mary McCarthy's Gaiety. Mrs D. W. Westenra's »pecial prize lor the best three'or four-yesr-old horse: Miss Daphne Doyle's Gold Spec. Messrs J. and W. Jamieson, Ltd.'s special prizes for oart horses uo to two tons: L. W. Storry 1, E. W. England and Sons Ltd. 2. , . ' Canterbury Jockey Club's special prizes for horse best suited ti> mounted rifi> work (4): L. Smart's Roma Ward-Smith's Tui 2, A. Ward-Smith's Escort 3.

INDUSTRIAL SECTION. LEADING EXHIBITORS. [Ptjbushbd by Abbakoement.] ; THE HUPMOBILE CAR. A. FIRM "FIRST FAVOURITE." REASONS FOR POFDIARITY. Quits a little Olympia in- itself waa the exhibit of Hupmobrie ears by the New Zealand Formers' Co-operative Association in the firm's.own permanent building on the left of the mam Show Grounof thoroughfare. Here. the favourite Hupmobife waa shown in several fine models, each a triumph of finish and.appointment, just as .the Hupmobile is a triumph of designing and to understand why the Hupihobile has become known, throng out the world, as an extraordinarily eood car The reason is amply the Ebil% of P« Comfort Car to remain

.... fr*- at » time, witha fcTSpert attenti<m. 32*1* effects aw found fuflleast expected. o>n> — *«*■ ooite as consaou* of it as it thev would be cuoh words nliiitv. Hupmobile pwftera have a.wava STintho matter of. performance. Stthey never expected nearly as much of anv car as the Hupmobile grwa them? The higher end harder the hiHflthe more widely, and the more fh™"n4blv The Comfort Oar is known or X? SniS ability. Hupmobile performance stands out as a thing distinct, nmoue, and unusual. It is a definite, positive quality of performance, «n~mmon among."*»"»»• The cars on exhibition at the Show Ground were such ate please anyone, no matter how fastidious. For. instance, the Hupmobile Sedan,, painted in dark blue and upholstered in black, selling at £"00, looks the equal of many £IOOO propositions, and will give as eood service. The handsome sporting model (body by Stevens and Sons. Christehurch), is a 4-6-seater, painted carmine upholstered in crocodile leather, has all moderni appointments, even to a completely fitted dressingcase hidden in tlie front door. Any motorist will appreciate thw. The price is £655. A very handsome a. scator (body by P. and ». Ihinoan) has everything in ite favour—a stylish, ooSct, Spendable car for £630 . (In each case £2O extra for special finish.) The Standard Hupmobile at £o6o has wire wheels, and with "artillery" wheels £s3s—truly a low price for a car that will stand any amount of the hardest work. . Whatever else you do, inspect these reliable Hupmobile cars before purchasing your car. 6 " N_, iMILK BY SWITCH! THE BLUE RIBBON ELECTRIC MILKER. An exhibit that has attracted a considerable amount of attention from farmers, and particularly dairymen, is the Blue Ribbon Electric Milker. This -is a great labour-aaver, as the farmer merely presses a button and the machine does the rest. One of the;e milkers installed on a farm eliminates the usual drudgery and makes dairying a pleasant and comparatively easy occupation. . The machine does away with the,tedious job of milking by hand with all its accompanying evils. It is cornpast, reliable, practical atld simple, will milk either one or two cows at the same time, and can be worked from the locally reticulated service. Afl the milk is conveyed straight from the cow to the pail, no pipes being usedcleanliness is assured. Thousands of Blue Ribbon Electric Milkers are in operation in other countries and they are becoming equally- popular in New Zealand districts where electric current is available. It is the simplest and least costly mechanical milker on the market, notwithstanding its efficiency, durability, and dependability. Those interested are invited to call at the Electric Milker Company's establishment, 508 Colombo street, where all particulars will be gladly supplied'. LITTLE'S DIPS. There is an attractive exhibit of Little's Dips, shown by Messrs Blackburne, Smith.and Co.. Ltd., the chief New Zealand agents ior these celebrated Dips. Little's Fluid and Powder Sheep Dips, which have - been on the market over- 50 and 30 years respectively, are so well known that it is- superfluous to say much about them. Suffice 'it to,say tnat at the New Zealand Auction* Wool Sales, record prices for Vew Zealand for wool sold thereat were got by users of. Little's Dips for an unbroken period of eleven vears. In recent years, the makers of these dips have introduced three new articles, which have also coine rapidly into favour. One of. these is known as Tripol Dip. This is a soluble condensed Powder Dip, less than half the weight and bulk of ordinary Powder Dips; and.in these days of costly freight and stor. age, this saving in weight and bulk is an important consideration, and the solubility of the Dip makes it much easier to work. Another' comparatively new article is Little's Bloom Dip. This Dip underwent exhaustive teats at the hands of Mr E. E. Short, the very well known breeder, of Feildihg, and Mr Short sayß:— "l am highly delighted with it. In every case it has made the wool nice and soft." v To meet,the pest of the Cattle Tick, which has now got a considerable hold in some parts of the North Island, the makers of Little's Dips have also introduced Little's Cattle Tick Dip, which is used by the Queensland Government, and also adopted officially by the Government of the Argentine Republic,, where it has proved the greatest success. DISINFECTANT. .Little's also manufacture a high-class Disinfectant, twenty times more efficient than Carbolic Acid. This is called Hyphenoid. Little's Fluid Dip is also largely used for disinfecting purposes.' ' WEED KILLER AND ORCHARD SPRAY. Also manufactured by Little's, these are on the same plane of excellence as the Dip and Disinfectant. . LIME FOR THE LAND. Blackburne, Smith and Co., Ltd., are chief agents in Canterbury for the rl°? nt Somers Lime and Stone Co., wa. Lime is being used more every par, as all the experts agree that it * 8831 ? to keep the soil in good ThT«.° a -i> -, 53 much is this.the!case ™. a l the Jkdway carries it free for 100 miles under certain conditions. MTLBURN CEMENT. Blackburne, Smith and Co.. Ltd., are I W, r" Canterbury Agents for Mil-1 bvThP^ 1611 *' whieh » <*t*,sively used ControJ? OV TL ment ' Local B ° d *« B - Contractors 'throughout New Zealand. FLETCHER MILKING MACHINES. MaVhS?P h ° W \ F] **oner Milking of the latest model h r> Milkei ". by «i 3 wnoI« «w m vertical en &™- The Ohri ß Ifc1 fc Wft / manufactured in 3A *& is in cy ery respect *** Clty ' In *niß, the latest, S£y improvements are embodied, chanl£n n^ e Ffe * ch * r is entire] y mewlnVhr£ lt9 The at tLe L? S i??L milked i 8 absolutely rTSt r H ther »«n or a loiri vmSSL one of «» adan aStmL*] 10 is drawn from Sed P SS t a ? ay hom f» milking t Fleteher wkM"- » enS cfto-, being no mside aiit °- wutfc™ , J consequently every StelMi* 0 PJ mf y in S air and light tuber^tfc ™k l V itant ■*> <*»» Siwtv^Jf 1^^1 :- . The tea^l ? h Parte S,vl lf ' of only three ckanedL ° an ° asi,y removed and •o?nh\b Tf Btaild w « the visit thJvh >** interested shouh. It % ilwW 101, Mi fcing Machine Co. at 5S Lichfield street, Chxistcturch,