PALMERSTON SHOW

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 32, 1 November 1917, Page 8

PALMERSTON SHOW

EXCELLENT ENTRIES

A STRONG CATTLE EXHIBIT

THE PRINCIPAL AWARDS

.:■'■■ By TeleKraoh-Soecial Beportcr. ■ Palmerston North, October 31. The, thirty-second Manawatn Spring . • Bhow was opened ■ here to-day. The ■weather is -net. The entries for the Bhovf are excellent in numbers and the quality appears to be high. This year's . ; .' is.onlv a two days' show. As is .usual with New Zealand shows, few horses are entered in the thoroughbred classes. Among the thoroughbreds on the ground ' '" was that well-known sire of good sprint- ..' ere,- All Bed. The sire of Miss da Val, Tip Up, and others was unopposed in .j this class, and he was awarded a first. . Splash, a daughter of San Fran, with a ''■'', foal by Boniform, was the best of the ■.'"■ thoroughbred mares shown. In the hunt- \\, ing ring the Hastings horse Mickey Free added another victory to his fine record, r '_ and also won as a weight-carrying hack, ~J W. Howard Booth's Lonely, another good ■ " winner, aleo scored a further success. '■"' The oattle form a strong section. The . "boef breed competitions nave , brought ; out some magnificent beasts. The Short- '."'. horn awards are fairly well distributed, ' but' in the Hereford division T3. Short •'■' scooped the pool. The Ayrshires shown were excellent, and! the most successful ' • etud exhibiting was the Porirua Mental "■" Hospital. There was a good lot of Friesians in the pens, and no breeder ■ secured a monopoly of the awards. ';. Ths sheep section brought forward many fine sheep, but tbe competition :! ,"-:was not always as keen as might be de- ■' sired. In two cases a walk-over was :e- ---■"■"■' .corded, and in others certain well-known "■'i 'Jjreeders won almost all along the line. ■.'.'■' -. The principal awards are as under-.—

HORSES ' Stallions and Thoroughbreds. > : Thoroughbred stallion-J. Bull's . All ■ Carriage stallion-T. Sohroder's Furgus - ■"-Mare ' with foal-L. -, H.' Collinson's •Splash. 1. ... •■• . ; ••• -I ■-,„ —"Trotting and paoing mare-E, I. O ton;Hor'a Juliet,- 1; 'Banberry and Halls -: Tin Tacks, 2; J. W. ll'Carty.s Man■'scenita;;;3. :.'.-' ' , ?'■"*.:: - : , .: ; Ponies. 1-Entire-S. C. Tonke, 1; E.. Vantier, 2; ...T. Bdlin, 3. ... ::.■■■■- ~. • ■■•• ■'-'v.liare oq gelding, over ]3.2-Miss C. ■■•■■■■■Baldwin, 1; G. Pickard.2; W. Araon,, 3. W-'-Mare or-gelding, over ,12.2— ilise , A. ■•-'■Pla'tfe-'Mille, "1;■ W. Amon, 2; J, W. Cook, 3. , „ ••Itatfl or gelding, 12.2 or under-B. .-Campbell, 1; C. F. Pftrton, 2; W. Baker, 3. ..

Harness Horses, ;. ■- Single" '5 h'unds-W. fl. Gib- - Bon , 1; J. W. Burke 2; J. Doggett, 3. -. Single harness, 'A hands-S. Joughin, ■• 1- W. H. Gibson, 2; J.T. Walsh 3. •■■ Pony, under 14 hands-A. Hicklrag, 1; G. Pickard, 2; E. Vautier, 3. ' ' •• Pony, 12 hande-C. F. Purton, 1 and • 1; Miss Cameron, 3. ' '.. ■ Saddle Horses. " Hack, Ust.-H. Hawaii's Micksy Free, ", U.D.. G. Eiddiford's ;Pompey, 2; G. D. Beatson'e Blueskin, 3. ..I Hack, 12st.-E.' Short's Scout, t; Mrs. 1. E. .Groome's Starlight, ,2. Lkht hack-W. Howard Booth's Lonely, 1; H. Haesall's Captain Glassop, 2; A. . S. Goodwin's Eomeo, 3. :. Maiden'hack—H. Haseall'e Captain Gloesop, 1; D. G. Biddiford'e Pompey, 2; • Mrs. B. Groome's Starlight, 3. • Cob-A. Hickling's Steak, t; W. H. - Gibson'e Gaiety, 2; Mrs. Newmans Tomboy. 3. . ;■ CATTLE Shorthorns, .". Ball; over three "years- J. Daviee' Es- ' tate, 1. ' ,_ , ■■- Ball, three veare-G. A. Turner, I; DalrieU, 2; J; Vigour 3. ';; Bull, two yeara-W. F. JftcoW, 1; G. !A., Turner, 2. m„ , , , r k Bull, one year—W. F. Jacabs, , !; b. A. Turner, 2 and 3. :

Cow, with calf-W. Howard Booth, 1. Heifer, threo vears-Dalziell Bros., 1; Arch. M'Lean, 2; W, Howard Pooth, 3. •Heifer, two yeare-W; Howard Booth, 1 and 2. ' r T , Heifer, one year— Aroli. M Lean, 1 and 2; Dalziell Bros., 3. Two heifers—Arch. M'Lean, I, Herofords. Bull, any age-E. Short, 1. . Bull, over J years-L. Short, l. Bull, 8 years-E. Short, 1 and champion; C. A. J. Lovett Bull, one year-E. Short, I, 2, and 8. Cow with calf-E. Short, 1, 2, and 3. Heifer, 3 years-E. Short, 1 and champion and 2, . Heifer, 2 years-ffi. Short 1, 2, and 3. Heifer one yoar-E. Short, 1, 2, and 3. Two heifers-E. Short, 1.

Ayrshires. Cull and 3 females-D. Buohanan, 1 and champion; J. Kyle, 2 and reserve champion; Porirua Mental Hospital, 3. Bull, 3 years-A. Weir, 1; D. Buchan, Bull, 'Jyears-J. Aitcliiflon, 1; P. Bremer, 2: Porirua'Mental Hospital 3. Bull, one year-Porirua Mental Hospital, 1; J. Kyle, 2; D. Buchanan, 3. CW with calf-Ponrua Mental Hospital, 1 and cnampion. Cow dry—D. Buchanan, 1; J- Kyle, 2; Porirua Mental Hospital, 3. Heifer, 3 years—Porirua Mental Hospital, 1; J. Kyle, 2; D. Buchanan 8. Heifer, 2 years—Porirua Mental Hospital. I; J. Kyle, 2; P. Bremer, 3. /Heifer, one year-Porirua Mental Hospital, 1; Olson Bros., 2; D. Buchanan 3.. Two heifere-Poriroa Mental Hospital, 1; D. Buchanan, 2. Two cows—D. Buchanan, 1; J. Kyle, 1.

• Friesians. ' \ . Bull, over 3 years-W. I. Lovelock, 1 and cftampion; P. Seccombe, 2; Cluny Friesian Farm Co., 3. Bull, 3 yeare-H, Gilmour, 1; W. I. Bull, 2 years—R. Gilmour, 1; Central Development Farm, 2. . Bull, one year-Cluny Friesian Farm Co 1 and 3; Brentwood Farm Co., 2. Cow with calf-Central Development Farm, 1 and champion, and 2 and reserve champion. Dry cow—Central Development Farm, 1; W. I. Lovelook, 2. Heifer, 3 yeare-W. I. Lovelock, 1. Heifer, 2 years-W. I. Lovelock, 1 and 2.' _ , _ r Heifer, one year T W. .Tames. 1; W. 1. Lofelock, 2; Airlie Farm Co.. 3. Two heifers-W. James, 1; W. I. Love-lock,-2; Airlie Farm Co., 3.

Jerseys. } ■Jersey cow .with calf-W, H. Booth, 1; S. R. LancMter/S and.3. ' , Dry cow-S. R. Lancaster, .1; 1. ■>; W Hdfer, 2 3.Tears-S.'R, J* n «> el * r '" 1; Mrs. A. Bank' 3; W.. H. .Booth, £ Heifer, 2 years-R. L. Horn, 1; W. R. Booth,2;R". D.Harkjiess.S. . Heifer, 1 year-F, S. M'Rac, 1 and : 2j S. R. Lanoaeter, 3. > . Milker, beet type-S. R. Lancaster, 1 and 2; B. Eagle. 3. The bull resulta were nojt available.

Aberdeen Anflus. Aberdeen Angus boll, over 3 yoaraA. J. Toxward, 1; J- Lancaster, 2.

Milking Shorthorns. ' Bull, over 3 years-M. Kearin, 1 smd champion; Central Development Farm, 2- H. M. Essex, 3. , ! Bull, 2 years-S. Bolton, 1 and reserve champion; Central Development Farm, 2; Cot wittT'calf-Centrsl Development Farm, 1 Mid 3; J. Hodges, 2 • Dairy cow-Mrs. J. Walls, 1; J. *&tS years-E. Law, I, Central Development Farm, 2; M. Koann. 3. Heifer, 1 year-Central Development Farm 1 and 2; H. M. Essex, 3. Two heifers-Central .Development Farm, 1; H. D. Buchanan, 2.

Dairy Cattle of Any Breed. Dairy cow-S. B. I*™^. I .' ?• .'• Lancaster, 2; Mn..B. J. Gatfield 8. Springer-A. LancMter, 1; H. J. Lracaster, 2; S. E. Lancaster, 3. Heifer, over 18 months-H. J. Lancaster, 1; A. Lancaster, 2 and i. ■ Two heifers, over 18 months-H. J. Lancaster, 1; S, B. 2; A. Lancaster, 3. • ■ w.. T Heifer, over 12 months-H. J. Lane* ter, 1; S.' E. Lancaeter, !;$■ «• orn - heifers, over 12 months.-H. J. Lancaster, 1; A. Lancaster, 2; S. B. Lancaster, 3.

Fat Cattle. I Single bullock-F. Armstrong, 1, 2, and 3 'Shorthorn bullock-T. A. Duncan, 1 "Alurdeen Angus bnllocfc-C. T. jtajle, 1: T. A. Duncan, 2; P. A. Gilliee, 3. Best bullock-T. A. Duncan, 1; C. T. Sanders, land 2; C. Saunders, 1 and 2; T A. Duncan, 3. Cow--p. T. Keeble, 1. SBEEP AWARDS Lincolns. Lincoln-W. Perry was first in all 1^U V la B rT|,Com r ,l Two ewes-H. Qaieford, 1; J. W. Campton, 2; W. Eayner, 3.' Romney Marsh. Komner Marsh-G. E. Allen won in all tho owe classes and inthe following ram classes-.-Barn 18 months and over, ram over 30 months, two rams, and shorn ram. Other classes resulted:Ram over 18 months-W. Perry, 1, 2, fll Wir hoggets-W. Perry, 1; Q. E. Allen, 2. ~...»„

' ' English Leicesters. Enriieh Leicesters-S. E. Lancaster won all the English Leicester classes unopposed. Shropshire Downs. In Shropshire Downs- Sir James Wilson,- who was unopposed, secured all the awards. Southdowns. In Southdowns, all the firsts for Southdowns in the wool were awarded to James Kniftht, except that for ram .under 30 months, which went to W. Kiclimin the classes for shorn Southdowns, James Knight again scored all the firsts lout one, and that exception fell to W. Howard Booth. . . In the claes for ewe 18 months in fat sheep James M'Kelvie scored eight firsts and D. Collis scored one first. Fat Lambs. , In th'e onfy competition for fat lambs, A. J. A. Mitchell was first and D. Collis second and third. PIGS Berkshire.; In Berkshires, the awards were divided between Mrs. .1. Wall, B. J- Rogers, and the Porirua Mental Hospital. Four firsts fell to Mr. S. Wall, two to the Porirun. institution, and one to Mi. Eodgers. Tamworth. The Tamworth prizea fell to 15. J. Rodcers (two), J. Wall (three), and h. P. Neilsen (one). Yorkshires. Porirua Menial Hospital won all the Yorkshire firsts except one, which went to F. W. Fitzpatrick. Large Black. B J. Eodj?ers waa the only exhibitor of large black pige, and first wero awarded throughout. RING COMPETITIONS Pony leaping—.r. M'Donoll's Truce, 1; ,1 TVrin's Diana, 2; J. A. Kickling'e Snob, 3. ._ _ „ . , Maiden hunting-R. D. Morrisons Braemar, 1; Mrs. A. Groom's Anaroa, 2; A'. Avery's Molstar, 3. Qualified hunters' competition-H. HassaU'e Mickey Free, 1; J. J- Bryce'y Twilijht, 2; Mrs. B. Grooms Starlight, 3.

SCHOOL WORK AND HOME INDUSTRIES

Brushwork. Plant form, iu colour—Pat, Anderson (Colloge Street); Florrio Stevens, Ralph King, Gladys Pidgeon (West End); Ruby Lovojoy (Terraco End); C. Carr (Hastings), Elvira Smith (Koxton), AYillio Harris (Dannovirke), merit cards. Conventional plant form—Marie Dumbleton, Elsie Hale, Anita Waste, Muriel Molles. (Campbell Street); E. Jamicson (West End), Edith Coles, Una Guy (Terrace End); Hazel Newth (Foxton), merit cards. Brueh interpretation, daffodil and leaves—Winnie Holland (West End), Edna Herbieon, K. Symomls (Hastings), merit cards. Spray of fuchsia—Dorothy Castlea (Porewa), merit. Modelling iii plastiscene, .atural objects, primer classes—E. Cosslett, J. Owen (West End), merit cards. Standard I and if-P. Cosslett,. Sydney Mudsway (West End); Ruth Oliver, Leslie Burd (Terrace End), merit cards. Standards 111 and JV-Gilbert Smith, Ken. Sohlierike (Wwt End), merit cards. Standards V und Vl—Florian Lewie (West End), merit card.

Home Industries. Cookorv, home-madti l>r«ail (white)— Miss L. "Lovelock, 1; Mrs. It, K'Manus, 2; Mrs. J. 0. Walsh, 3. Brown breadMiss Lovelock, 1. Two 'oaves (with M'Gill's flour)-Miss jr. Treweek, 1; Mrs. .T. A. Walsh, 2. Scones-Mrs. M. Vott. 1; Mrs. E. M. Spinley, 2; Mrs. H. ,T Bannister, 2. Currant cones—ilies Margaret Haines, 1; Mrs. H. J. Bannister, 2. Sultana econos-Mrs. H. J. Bannister, 1; Mrs. T. Casey, 2. Potato scones-Mrs. H. J. Bannister, 1. Pike-lets-Mrs. M'Millan, 1; Miss M. Mason, •> ' Gingerbread-Mrs. .1. Evans, 1; Mire M. Haines, 2. Jam roll—Mrs. T. Hoaley. 1; Mrs. Z. Biddick. 2; Mrs. E. M. Spinley, 3. Fruit oake-Mrs. .). Evans 1; Mrs. E. A. Holland, 2; Mrs. F. Henley, 3. Jam tart-Mrs. F. K. Thcrlcy, 1. vSix jam tarts-Mrs, l>. 'iowia (Palmerston), 1. Biecmte—Miss ,T, 0. Boberte.'l: Miss F. Healey, 2. Brawn-Mrs. J. Bvar.s, 1. Plum pud-dins-Mre. l>. Mecdonald, 1; Mrs. /•■ Diddick, 2. Apple pit-Mrs. E. M. Spinley 1. Toffee-Mrs. A. Clmrker, 1; Mrs. A Watson, 2. Sweets-Miss S. Pierce, 1;- Miss S. Whitehead. 2 and 3. Preserves and pickles (bottled)-Mr S . K. Gillies, 1 and 2. Joro-Mre. F. A. Ellis, 1; Mrs. J. Evans, 1. Jsllies-Mvs. J. Evans, 1 and 2. liavmalade-Mre. a. Legrange, 1 and ?■., Toniatoes-Vrs. •[. Evans, lj Mrs. ?. Km.in, 2 unrt 3. ' CW ney-Mrs. J. Evans, 1; Mre.-F Healey (Foxton) 2. Tomato sauce—Mrs. a. ttn I; Mrs. J. Evans, 2 SaucerMrs. J. Evans, li Mrs. A. Watson, 2. Pickles-Mrs. F. Krivan, 1; Mrs. .1. 'classes" for girls under ™-& on '*-< .Olive Mitchell, 1. Jam tarte-EUa Logrange 1., Sausage roUs-EHa Legranpe, 1 Sponge eandwich-Fxlith Coles I; (May Roglre. 2. Jam roll-Milly Haddon 1; k Jamieson, 2.. Fami y M^ I'™1'™ Mitchell, 1. Turkish delight-Dorothy S epar£. butter-Mre. A. Newdick 1; Ata J««« Balillie, 2; Mrs. C. J. Cooper, 8. Noneeparator butter-Mjss J«»w Batal l 'J' 1; Miss May Ayers, h Mrs. A. e ™'™' I;Mi>. H. J. Ogier, 2; Mrs. H. Gillies, 3.

VIVIFIC-BLOOD RESTORER,

Nature has given to the wld many ills, and the poor human frame is subec at timee to much suffering m consequence. Likewise, however, it has provided certain herb 3, for' curative purposes, and when rightly treated and the salient properties extracted and apph d, suffering vanishes. One of those who made a close study of certain ailments, and possessed a keen deeire to enable her to cope with the over-increasing cry ol relief, was Mrs. Moore, of Hawera. Alter years of close investigation, that lady made a great discovery, as the result of which Vivific was placed on the market, and has since been instrumental in effecting wires, some of which were stated to border on the miraculous, inasmuch as Vivific scored effectively m removing troyblo that special treatment failed to accomplish. This .wonderful blood restorer, Vivific. it is claimed, not only tones up the system, and makes even old poople feel young again, but there is an ■ accompanying ointment tor skin troubles which when applied is said to give instant relief, followed by permanent removal of the trouble. Ihe great curative properties of Vivific heve now becomo 60 widely known that tho demand has really exceeded the prodtici ing capacity of. the factory at Hawera, i and additions to the plant havo been rendered necessary to copo with tho orders flowing in. Additional capital is, of course, a necessity to provide the extensions contemplated, and a fresh issue of Bhares is now being mado. Full particulars of how to obtain shares, etc., may be had from the secretary of the Moore's Vivific Co., Ltd., HaweTa, or Mr. F. .1. Wilson, Box 157, Hawera. Tho company has an important exhibition at Palmerston Show, and the fine display of these household remedies attracted considerable attention. (Published by Arrangement.)

OAKLAND OAKS. Among tjw many exhibits in the motor department at the i J almerstoil Show ie an attractive and interesting one of the time-proven Oakland cars. The display is of particular interest, because every feature of the cars, from the wheels to the upholetering, is so displayed that <overyono and anyone can without difficulty make a minute inspection of ,all parts. The many oars shown hero include threo tonrins modele in addition to roadsters, and every point that has hQlpcd. to inoreaee the ever-growing; demand lor Oaklands, is placed before the public. There is the "Seneible Sir," in which room, comfort, fltability and wonderful flexibility and power of engine suggest the zenith of car construction. Again there is a little roadster built up on a stand, which, with its" porfect lines, fine art canvasoovered seats and generally superb equipment, will doubtas make, the observer long to becomo a proud owner. The featuree of • the Oaklands which njtove Ulosft attractive to visitors are :-Eeanod appearance, duo to lenfjth of ohassla and yachtlike lines; roominess, comfort, and convenlonce; the 41 h.p. motor; (six-cylinder), whioh gives unusual flexibility, stability, and power; famous Hotchkias system of drive, combined with perfect spring deeign, giving greatest possible degree of riding comfort; and hundreds o.f other points that tend to make Oaklands preeminent among roadster and touring cars. The Watt Motor Co. are agents for Palmerston North, and the Nattrass and Harris Motor Co., Ltd., are Oakland distributors for Wellington. Manawatu, Wairarapa, and Hawke's Bay districts.

ADDINGTON MARKETS

By Telegraph—Press Association. Chrlstchurch, October 31. The double market resulted iu much larger entries in several departments, ami there was a numerous attendance. There was au average yarding of fat cattle and prices were firmer. There were 365 fat lambs'penned, and prices showed a further decline. The supply of fat e'keep was a large one, and the quality was good to prime. I'ne market opened at about tile same level as the commencement of the previous week's sale, and remained very firm throughout, hardening, if anything, at the end. It was a good sale lor well-grown store cattle, i'at pigs were easier, but stores sold well, the nntry of tho latter being an unusually large one. Store sheep—bailing mouth ewes and iiiiubs, all counted 18s. 3d. to 20s. Bd.; two and four-tooth shorn wethers, 235. 10d ; four and eix-tootli wethers in wool, 11s. Gd. to 435. 2d.; shorn, 19s. to 303.; wether hoggots in wool, 325. to 41e. 3d.; shorn, 24e. 7d. t0 , 285. id.; owe hoggets in wool, 355. 7d. to 38s. Bd. Fat lambs-Primo, 265. to 295. 3d.; medium, 23e. to 255. 6d.; lighter, 176. 6d. to 225. Gd. Fat sheep—Primo woolly wethers, 42e. to 53a. 'Jd.; lighter woolly wethors, 38s. Cd to 41s. 9d.; prime store wethers, 375. to Us. 6d.6 lighter shorn wethers, 30s. to 3fe. 6d.; woolly ewes, 325. to 455. Bd.; prime shorn ewes, 325. 6d. to 375. 6d.; lighter shorn ewes, 275. 6d. to 328.; woolly morino wethers, 365. 7d. to 395. Gd. Fat cattle-Extra prime steers, to £62 ; primo steers, JBI6 2s. 6d. to .£22; prime Lcifere .£l3 to -E" 2s. (id.; .ordinary heifers; JEB to JBI2 10s.; extra primo cows, ,£l9 2s lid.; prime cows, JII.J 10s. to Xla 10s.; ordinary cows, £'i to .£l3. •Store cattle-Two-year steers, Xb 15». to JE9; tlireo-year heifers A 8 to JS. three to eix-year steers, 10s. to .£l7 55.; dry to X 9; dairy cows, to .£8; batoneta, Jlßs. to £ 155., equal to Bd. to BJd.

per Ib,; porkere, 455. k> 755., equal to Bid. to 9id. per Hi.; large stores, £3 10s.; medium," 425. to 50,-i.; smaller, 335. to ifls.; weaners, Ills, to 30s.

BURNSIDE STOCK SALE

By Telegraph—Press Association. Dunedin, October 31. At Burnside, 162 fat cattle were penned. Only a.small number of good bullocks were forward, prices for which advanced 15s. to 2it=. per head, equal to 535. to B2s. pei' 1001b. Ono extra prime heavy steer realised £14 15a.; prime realised .£24 to £2s; medium, JE23; lighter, .£IG 10s. to JGIB 10s. j heifers, J2lB to M l"s. 6d.; medium, .615 10s. to -£17 10s.; jight, .-613 to .£ls 10s. Tho sheep penned numbered 1339, the quality being fairly good. Prices opened Iβ. 6d. per head above last week's values, and closed 3s. to 45. higher than late rates. Extra heavy welhers, 5.55. to 625.; prime, 503. to 545.; medium. 465. to Ma,; unfinished, Ms. to 44.5 • extra heavy ewes, 355. to 575. 3d.; prime,'<tßs. to 535. 6(1.; medium, 425. 6d. id 475.; light. 38s. to ils.

LIVE STOCK SALES

Messrs. Dalgety and Company, Limited, report having held their fortnightly stock sale at the Woodville yards on October 29 There was a moderate yarding but everything sold. We quote as follows:Cattle: Fat cow 3, to £16 10s.: yearling steers, £8 Us.; yearling heifers, from £6 10b. to £7; iveaner heifers £3 los. Piss: Porkers, £2 Is. . Messrs. Dalgoty and Company, Limited, Palmerston North, jeport on their Feilding salo of October 26 <in below-.-We had a. very i;oo<l yarding of sheep and a fair entry of cattle, and. practically a total clearance . was effected. Quotations:— Sheep: Cull miied shorn 2-tooths, 205.; 2tootli wethers, 285.. '289. 6d. to 30s. 2d.; small 4-tooth wethers. 30b.: 2-looth ewes, 26; 6d. to 305.; mixed 2-tooths, 26p. lid. to 27s 7d.; mixed hoggots, 33».; Extra, good mixed hoggets. £2 Is.; ejve hoggets, 355.; extra, good <" we hoggets, £2 4'.. <U.; owes and lambs, £2 4s. Cattle: Vearlinjr heifers, £5 lie.; yearling steere, £5 7s. 6d. to £6 Us • storo oowb. to £7 16s. 6d.; light fat cows, £13; dairy heifers. £9 7s. 6d., £9 12s. 6cL to £11 155.: 'yea-rime Polled Angus bulls, 22 uuinoas;' 2 and 3-year Polled Angus bulls 30 guineas; yearling Fnesian bullf, 9}' to 10 guineas. The Wairarapa Farmqrs Co-operativo Association, Ltd., report having offered a, fair-ontTy of sheep Jind a medium yaroinir of cattle at their Woodvillo nale on Monday. The sheep entry consisted of some good quality hoggets, which rncu with good competition, prii-i* in all mstanceß exceeding vendors reserves. Tho following is a list of prices :-50 mixed sex hoggets, 325. 6d.; 132 m.e. Lincoln-cross hoggets, 365. lA.\ 79 do.. Mb. Vβ.; 71 2-tooth shorn wethers (small), 34e. W.; 1 yearhnp heifer, £5 155.; 5 store cows. £7 5b.; 1 yearling steer, £4 10a.; 1 Jersey bull, £7 10s.; 1 good heifer and calf, £12: 1 dairy coyv. at drop, £14. At- their Pahiatua sale, held In tho Mangaheo yards on Tuesday, a, emaU entry of stock came forward. In sheep the, most of the entries failed to reach vendors' reserves, and lit"o business resulted. In cattle there wan a good demand toT springing heifers mid good dairy cows, and the c-uctioneers state that sellers would be well advised to thle class of stock at an early dale. The following salee were effected:-J0 fairly good hoggets, 305.; 38 ewes and l amb» 38s. 6d.: 6 2-year empty heifers, £6 Us.; ] 2-yea-r Jcrsoy steer. £7 17s. 6d.; I 2year nteere, £8 6s. (.Jersey colours); 2 2year springing - heifers, £11 and £lt 13s. 6d.: 1 empty cow, £7; 1 springing dairr oow, £12 Us. 63.; 1 Jersey hoifer in milk. £15 155.; small yearling heifers, £3; yearling Jersey bulls, £2 10s. to £4 155.; 1 4year Holstein bull £12 10f.; 1 2-year Holstein bull, 141 guinea b; 1 2-year Shorthorn bull, 15} guineas. Messrs. Wright, Stephoneon and Co., Ltd., report on their bull and heifer fair, held a.t Pahiatun- Inst week, ae follows:—We submitted a good entry to * largo attendance, and a good Bale eventuated at the following quotations :-Hereford bulls, 3 years, 30 to 35 guineas; Hereford yearling bulla (good), 30 guineas; R.H. bulls 16 to 17 guineas; Jersey, 6-3. 10 to 11 guineas; Holsteine, 84-10. 31 giiinean to 17 guinea-s; yearling S.H. bulls. BJ, 104 to 12 fnlneas; springing heifers, £9, £9 10s., £10, 11 to £12 ss. ■ Messrs. Wright, Stcphensoii and Co.. Ltd., report on their Pahiatua sale, held yesterday ae under:-A small entry of cattle .only camo forward to a meagre attendance. The Quality submitted was not good, and did not meet with any demand. Salee irere made as follow:—Springing- heifers, £10 17s. 6d.; store cows, £6 10s. to £8; yearling, Jersey heifers (poor), £3 ss. Mbbsi'b. Wright, Stephenson and Co.. Ltd., report on their Weber sale, held on Monday, as under:—Wo submitted n yarding of 300 hoggets end 200 head of cattle to a fair attendance of buyers. Competition for overything showing quality was keen, and to have to report fl, good Bn-lo nt the following prices :-OT woolly hoggetfl (nassed in), 35e.: cows and calvee £14 55.; 2-year P.A. steere, £14 8e : 2-yoar P.A. heifers, £12; fat enws, £11 15b to £12 10s.; store cows, £6, £7, £7 ss. to £7 15s. 6d.; 4-year spring caj* gelding, £12 10b.

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

INVESTMENT SBAEE6. . Yesterday's quotations for investment sliaros wore ae follow:— • Buyers. Sellers. £ s. d. £ B. d. National Bank 7 5 9 0 Bank N.&. (old) 12 5 0 12 7 6 Bank N.Z. (new) - "HO National Mortjaw 3 17 0 - N.Z. .and River. Plate ... 116 0 - Well. Investment - 011 3 Well. Trust and Loan ... 5 15 0 6 0 8 Well. Deposit 0 6 3 - N.Z. Refrigerating (£4) ... - 80 0. Auckland Trams (0rd.)... — 115 Union Steam (pref.) 113 , — . Well. Woollen (pref.) - /♦ 2 0 Wcstport Goal 1 8 9 19 6 Leyland-O'Bricn 16 6/176 Colonial Sugar (Aust.) ... 23-0 — Golden Bay Cement ~ 0 19 0 Customs duty collected at the port of Wellington, yesterday amounted to £8558 Us. 6d. ■ BUTTER DI3TBIBUTION.. AuetraHan-New Zealand Cable Association. (Eeo. October 31, 11.30 n.m.) London, October 30. The Food Controller has decided to distribute the butter enpplies on the »me lines as the cheese supplies -were distributed.

SILVER IN STRONG DEMAND . (Rev October 31. K. 50 p.m.) London, October 30. Siher is in strong demand Owing to eiport of supplies.

The talk of "efficiency" is a pointed reminder that a big factor in securing beat results in the checso factory is to instal a Victor Vat. The middle drainage and sloping bottom eliminate whey speedily and perfectly. Be eure and order early, because of the eteel shortage. A. J. Parton, Sheet Metal and Plumbing Works, Pembroke Street, Cnrterton.— Advt.

MINING .NEWS

WELLINGTON SHAKE MARKET. The quotations yesterday for mining' shares were as under:Buyers. Sellers. £ e. d. £ s. d. Con. Goldfielde 0 4 6 - Murray Oreck -• 2 1 6 Talieman 010 3 0 11 J Waiht • •■•■ 1" ' Grand Junction 016 3 - STOCK EXCHANGE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, October 31. Saloe-N.Z. War Loan,' £99. Sale—Wilson's Portland Cement, 235. 6d. AUCKLAND GOLD RETURNS. Auokland, October 31. The sold returns for the Auckland district for October totalled £62975. compared with £60.444 last year. ■