Egmont A. and P. Show

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 16 November 1927, Page 7

Egmont A. and P. Show

GOOD DISPLAY OF STOCK Wet Weather foi First Day PROGRESS OF JUDGING The pioneers of the Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Association—men who away back in .1883 laid firm the foundations of the Society, on which has been built a fine superstructure. —could hardly have foreseen such a remarkably fine and comprehensive display of dairy stock as was gathered on the spacious grounds this morning when the forty-fourth Show was opened. In those early days dairying was a very small item in the farming operations of the community on the land, end, generally speaking, it was the beef breeds that were exhibited with a good array of sheep and a fine lot of horses of various types, Avhile included in the programme were competitions in sheepshearing, in addition to remarkably fine horse leaping competitions. Now what a change is to be seen! By far the largest section of the live stock is comprised of dairy cattle—Jerseys, Ayrshires, Friesians, breeds not know here in the early days, with a fair number of Shorthorns, but of a different type to the earlv bred animals. It is, as rightly befits a district such as this" has developed into, largely a dairy show, with a very strong pig section, a very useful complement to the dairy herds of the district.

Horses, as is the case with so many of the district shows, are not nearly so strong a feature as should be the case. The tractor and lorry have been the cause of the disappearance of so many heavy horses, as has the motor ear of the light horses. From a show point of view this is to he regretted.

This year the stewards, under the general direction of the president, Mr >S. C. Tonks, have sot a fine example of self help and have done practically all the work necessary at working bees. A very busy time has been spent by the secretary* (Mr M. C. Brighton) and staff. So well have they worked that every detail has been watched that they might ensure the smooth running of the wheels on which rests the whole fabric of the show. Their part was well done, and before the first move was made in the judging—the initial and essential step in the show—nothing was omitted from the arrangements and all moved like clockwork. Exhibitors in the section are requested to note particularly that the judging of ponies starting at class 121 will commence at 10 a.m. to morrow, according to time-Table on Page 2 of the catalogue, not at 12.30 p.m. as erroneously appears on Page 35 of the catalogue.

LIST OF OFFICERS. President, Mr (.. 8. Tonks, Hawera. Vice-president,. Mr W. McL’Dowie, Matapu. General Committee: Messrs F. \V. Atkins (Normanby), P. Bremer (Okaiawa), D. Crocker (Normanby), J. N. Crocker (Okaiawa), A. E. Death (Hawera), E. L. Death (Ararata), .T. Forbes (Normanby), B. C. Gibson (Normanby), F. Gillanders (Hawera), G. Hawken (Hawera), F. Hoskin (Matapu), H. E. .Johnson (Tokaora), J. Kerrisk, jun. (Ohangai), A. Lankow (Manaia), B. C. Lysaght (Mokoia), F. Mills, jun. (Tokaora), T. J. Salmon (Hawera), J. D. Scott (Hawera), J. S. T. Short (Hawera), D. Stewart (Normanby), J. W. Stubbs (Hawera), J. Thomlinson (Hawera), E. A. Washer (Okaiawa), C. H. Washer (Hawera), T. Wilson (Ararata). Hon. vet. surgeon: ' A. Bayly, M.R.C.V.S., Hawera. Treasurer: Mr R. McCay, Hawera. Secretary: Mr M. C. Crighton. Hawera. UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER. The weather was most unkind to the show for the opening of the judging this morning. Rain fell yesterday and during tho night the wind chopped round to tho south-east and there was a heavy and continued downpour until the morning, when conditions improved somewhat. Side shows there are in abundance, and the area along the southern aspect, which is devoted to that necessary accompaniment to a show, has been a busy workshop and now is ready for the expected throng of visitors. A new feature this year is the control of the luncheon and afternoon tea arrangements by strong ladies’ committees under the direction of Mrs W. Adams inside, and of Mrs Tonks, Mrs Weber and Mrs F. Livingston.

BOUND THE GROUNDS. A GENERAL SURVEY. Cattle and pigs are numerous and of excellent quality, and include entries from the leading breeders from many parts of the North Island. Horses (iight and heavy) ineluds many oi the test tnat patronise show's of the centres outside th. 3 cities. The schools section is well filed in every department, while the boys’ and girls’ calf-rearing and cow -.judging have drawn much attent.ou. For the former there have been donated trophies, including tim Bennett and Sutton Cup and several medals.

Pony trotting events, best school ponies, best riders, boy and girl, and champion pony, provide added interest for the children. Jerseys always form a strong section, and thi« year is no exception. Tlu?ne are several classes of fourteen, and the quality is undoubted. Added interest accrues from the holding of the Ha-u-'-ira Jersey C'att’e Club Stakes, an event which always causes keen competition.

Friesiatis and Ayrshire*? are not large sections, bat they include many of the best, and this also applies to the milking Shorthorns. There is keen rivalry amongst the exhibitors of utility milch cows, a very useful section indeed—an asset to 3: show, and one to lie encouraged.

One feature that outrtands is the entries, in tin? pig section, acknowledged as one of the best seen in any showground, and one of which ft metropolitan show might well be proud. Resides all the leading breeders of Taranaki. the show has attracted nearly 50 pedigree anima.As from the 1 vest known Hawke’s Bav breeders- There are also onite a number of new exhibitors. Therp are good exhibits in the famous

Large Whites .also a few Large Blacks. A very fiiiie lot of entries have been made in all classes in the house section. Clydesdales and utility horses form a not inconsiderable and very important branch of the work of the show. Harness horses, hacks and hunters and ponies are all of good quality and strong in numbers, while the ring events are an undoubted attraction.

Practically all the leading jumpers from Taranaki, Wanganui and Manawatn, and ponies, too, from the leading owners will make a display worthy of any show. A vast amount of detail is necessary for the satisfactory running or the home industries section. The classes — there are in all 54, including al kinds of cooking, sweets, eto.. 25 in fancy work, and nearly twenty in 'art. The children have responded well, and wall have an interesting and attractive exhibit.

WEATHER CLEARS. BETTER PROSPECTS. GROUNDS DRYING RAPIDLY. The rain which fell almost incessantly during the early morning eased off towards midday, and had ceased by luncheon time. The strong breeze soon began to take eirect on toe grounds, and bv 2 p.m. the ring was in good order for the jumping competitions. Stalls which had remained shrouded in canvas coverings during the morning were opened up, and by the time the attendance began to swell in numbers the grounds bad taken on more of the festive appearance of a fair day. All visitors were loud in their praises of the luncheon arrangements. These were carried out by a committee of voluntary lady helpers, assisted by a band of High School girls. The latter proved efficient and eager waitresses, and they coped splendidly with the heavy demands maxle upon them. The ladies and girls left no room for doubt as to the success of the new system on the whole of the luncheon arrangements bv voluntary helpers A novelty at this year’s show is the music broadcast by loud-speakers from a temporary broadcasting station in the centre of the ring. By these means patrons in the stands were entertained by bright gramophone selections.

TO-MORROW’S ATTRACTIONS. BAND MUSIC. A fine piogramme of selections will bo contributed during the day by the Haw-era Municipal Band, under the control of Mr 11. C. A. Fox, the popular conductor.

LEAPING COM PETITIONS. At 2". 15 p-m. the attractive ring events will commence with the exhibition of troth.mg and then will follow the pony ea.ping competitions, always including much of the best jumping seen at the show. It . will conclude with tlu3 Egmont champion jumping and the ladies’ hunting competition, and will lie followed by the musical stalls for horsemen. GRAND PARADE. Just before the ring- events will he held the grand parade oi all stock under the direction of the marshal, Air T. A. Winks and the chief horse ami ring steward, Air C. PL. \\ usher. The benefit of the parade is that it enabes everyone to secure a oompiphenisive and complete view of the whole of the stock and to be able thus the better to compare them. These features will make People’s Day one that i- certain to draw great crowds to the show-ground. MOTOR GYMKHANA ABANDONED. The incessant rain during the morning compelled the committee to abandon all hope of holding the motor gym. khana arranged by the South Taranaki Motor Traders Association. The grounds were soon sodden and it would have been soon impossible to drive vehicles in the ring. As the ring will be fully occupied to-morrow, it was impossible to postpone the gymkhana till the second day and it was in consequence deleted from the programme.

THE PRIZE LIST The following is the list of awards: CATTLE AYRSHIRE. Judge: Mr. W. Hall (Lepperton). Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1924. F. Mills' (Tokaora) Gladiolus of AVaipapa 1, and AA'aipapa Dolores A'. 1!, i». Bremer’s . (Okaiawa) Straunhras Curiosity 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1924. — F. Mills’ Waipapa Princess Mary 1, P. Bremer’s Glenhope Glorious 2. Heifer, ralved since July 1, 1925. P. Bremer’s Glenhope Lassie 1, F. Mills’ AVaipapa Gracious AH. 2, and AVaipapa Netta 3. Champion cow.—F. Mills’ \\ aipapa Princess Marv, O t., 1924, by AVaipapa Mariner—Gowan Bank Princess, bred by exhibitor. Reserve champion cow.-—F. Mills’ Gladiolus of AA'aipapa, Sept., 1920, by Net her ton King Jerry—Gladys 11. of AA T aipapa, bred by exhibitor: Bull, any age, and three females, two years or over, property of exhibitor. —F. Mills’ entry 1, P. Bremer’s entry 2.

Heifer, calved since July .1, 1926. — P. Bremer’s Struanhrae Primrose 1, and Glenhope Pearl 2, F. Mills’ AA’aipapa Bonita 3. Pen of two heifers, calved since July 1, 1926.—P. Bremer’s Glenhope Pearl and Struanhrae Primrose 1. Bull, since July 1, 1924. —AA’. Hudson’s (Riverlea) Edendale Fancy Star 1.

Bull, since July 1, 1925.—P Bremer’s- Ivanhoe Silver-rest 1, F Mills’ AA’aipana General Lee 2.

Bull, calved since July 1, 1926. —F. Mills’ AA’aipapa Grandee 1. Champion bull.—AA 7 . Hudson’s Edendale Fancy Star. 1923, by Dominion Beautv Bonus—Fancy of Armidnle, bred by AAV Hall (Lepperton). Reserve champion hull.—P. Bremer’s Tvan-hoe Silvercrest, Dec., 1925. by Thornhill Loyalty (Inin.)—Tvanhoe Maud, bred by A. AT. AVeir.

FRIESIAN. Judge: Mr. AV. R. Wright (R aho tup Bull, any age, and three females, two year or over. —H. E. Johnson’s (Hawera) entry 1, C. AAV Baldwin’s- (New Plymouth) entry 2, Cameron Bros.’ (Stratford) entry 3. Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1924. Cameron Bros.’ Brookside Domino Maid 1, H. E. Johnson’s- entry 2, C. AV. Baldwin and Son’s (Inglewood) Milkmaid Johanna. 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1924. — C. AAV Baldwin’s (New Plymouth) Nagton Bet-tv Alcartra, 1, Cameron Bros.’ Brookside Pontiac 2, and Johanna de Kol 3.

Heifer, calved since- July 1, 1925. H. E. Johnson’s entries 1 ancl 3. C. AV. Baldwin’s Ngatoro Segis AVayne 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1926 (Derby candidates only eligible).—H. E. Johnson’s entries 1 and 2, E. J. Betts’ (Okaiawa) Okaiawa Daffodil 3. Cow. with semi-official record, to be judged on type; points awarded as follows: For every 1001 b of fat above standard seven points will be given to two-year-olds, "six points to junioi three-year-olds, five points to mature, senior three and four-year-olds.—J. E. O’Shea’s Pauline Pietertje Alcartra 1, C. AAV Baldwin and Son’s Milkmaid Johanna 2, Cameron Bros.’ Brookside Domino Maid 3.

Heifer, calved since July 1, 1927. — E. J. Betts’ entry 1, C. AV. Baldwin’s: Ngatoro De Kol Wayne 2, H. E. John son’s entry 3. Two heifers in- milk, calved since July 1, 1925.—H, E. Johnson’s entry Two heifers, calved -sin e July .1. 1926. —H. E. Johnsonls- entry 1, E. J. Betts’ entry 2.

Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1924. — H. E. Johnson’s Coldstream Sir Ala id a I. C. AA’.' Baldwin and Son’s Lebrina Pietertje AA’-ayne x 2, Cameron Bros.’ Coldstream Pontiac Hengerveld 3. Bull, calved since July 1. 1924. — AA 7 . H. Slater’s (Ohangai) Alcartra Rozine Segis 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1926. C. AA 7 . Baldwin and Son’s Ngatoro Fayne King 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1927. C. AA 7 . Baldwin’s Ngatoro Pauline King 1, H. E. Johnson’s entry 2. Junior breeding team: Bull, yearling or under: heifer, calved since July 1. 1926, and heifer calved since -July 1, 1927. —H. E. Johnson’s entry 1.

Champion hull. —AA 7 . H. Slater’s (Ohangai) Alcartra Rozine Segis, Aug., 1924, bv Galatea Rozine Segis—Lakeview Pauline, bred by J. F>. O’Shea. Reserve champion bull.—H. E. Johnson’s Coldstream Sir Araida, bred- by Ala,reliant and Sons. Champion cow.—H. E. Johnson’s Nethi’flond Jean. Aug.. 1922. by Ne-th-lan.d Kiwi-tea. King—Countess de Kol 1 . bred bv exhibitor. __ Reserve champion cow. —J. E. O’Shea’s Pauline "Pietertje Alcartra.

MILKING SHORUHORN. Judge: Air. Jas. Grant (AVoodville). Bull, calved prior to July 1; 1921. — H. C. Belcher’s (Eltham) Pulcerinni Standard 1. Bull, calved .since July 1, 1926. — Mrs. E. Hayward’s (Nonnanby) Colewood Butterfat 1. Cow in milk, calved prior to July I, ]924. —Airs. E. Hayward’s Colewood Papa 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1926. H. C. Belcher’s Egmont Pearl 1, and Egmont Queenie 2. Pen of two heifers, calved since July I, 1926. —H. C. Belcher’s Egmhnt Pearl and Egmont Queenie 1. Champion hull. —H. C. Belcher’s Pukerimu Standard 3rd, Aug. 12, 1922. by Dominino Goldfinder —Grace, bred by Hon. J. Fisher. Champion cow. —Mrs. E. Hayward’s Colewood Papa, by General Pukemira —Colewood Waipapa, bred by exhibitor. JERSEY. (Judge: Air A. A. Ward, Tariki.) Cow in milk, calved prior to July 1, 1924.—R. L. Horn’s (Ohau) Ku Ku Brooklet 1, and Ku Ku Silver Chimes 2. J. S. .Tones’ (Bell Block) Yarrawa’s Girl 3, J. Nioolson’s (Haworn) Alelita h.c. Two cows in milk, calved prior to July 1. 1924.—TJ. L. Horn ’s TCn Ku Silver Chimes and Ku Ku Brooklet 1. T. S. Jones’ Yarrawa’s Girl and Autumn Night 2, J. Nicolson’s Bay View Lass and Alelita 3. Pen of two heifers in milk, calved siiKe July 1, 1925.—G. H. Bell’s (Onkura) PinrivoocL Golden Nettie find Pinewoodis Viola’s Beauty 1, D. Arandle’s (To Weral Aloorpark Old Gold and Grand Sea Queen 2. Jersey cow. calved prior to July 1. 1924. holding authenticated milk ’and butter-fat records. —J. Nicolson’s Alelita 1. and Bav A r iew Lass 2. 0. Me A loon’s (Te AVera) ATeadowvnle Sheila 3. H. C. Sampson’s (New PlvViola’s Lady ATercedes 4.

Heifer, in milk, calved since July 1. 1924. —J. Pettigrew’s (Pihama) Jeriseydale Vera 1. H. 0. Sampson’s (New PlvmoutlD Woodlands Xenia 2, G. 11. Bell’s (Onkura) Pinewood’s \ 7 iola 3, It. L. Horn’s (Ohau) Ku Ku Victoria. 4.

Pen of two heifers, in milk, calved since July 1. 1924. —G. H. Bell’s Pinewoods Dot and Pinewoods A iola 1. Heifer, in milk, calved since Jmy 1, 1925. —G H. Bell’s Pinewood’s Golden Nettie l‘ G. H. Bell’s Pinewoods Viola’s Beauty 2, Mrs. C. E. Evans’ (Hawera) Holly Bank Duchess 3, D. Yaiidle’s (Te AA era) Moor Park Old Gold 4. Hawera Jersey Cattle Club Stakes. J. Pettigrew’s (Fill am a) Jerseydale Vera L.

Tne judge was very pleased with the winner or the three-year-old heifer class, which attracted favourable comment. It was nice in back line and had a good udder, with excellent shoulders, line in line all through, and full ox type, combined with productive qualities. The second ran ner close, ancl all three were particularly nice. Champion cow. —it. L. Horn’s (Ohau) Kuku Brooklet.

Reserve champion.—J. Pettigrew’s (Piliiiuna) Jer.seyda.le Vera. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1926. R L. Horn's (Ohau) Kuku Ei’.egance 1, R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Gleam 2, O. McAloon’s (Te AA'era) P.unga Niuii Perfection 3. D. Yandle’.s (Te AA’era) Loclcgarra Sylvia 4. G. H. Bell’s (Oakura) A r iolet’e* Goideu Farewell 5.

Best pen of two Jerseys, calved since July 1. 1926. —It. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Gleam and Ku Ku Elegance 1, G. H. Bell’s A r i,ola’s Golden Farewell and Pine wood’s Golden Tressws 2, H. C. Sampson’s (New Plymouth) AA’oodiands Nancy and Woodlands Little Marvel 3. Bull calved prior to July 1. 1924. F D. Ballantyne’is (New Plymouth) Marshlands Masterpiece 1.

Bull calved since July 1, 1924.—J. Pettigrew’s Sungold 1, T. J. Davis’s (AA'averley) Pinewoodis Golden Spot 2, J. Nicolson’s Hawkesbury Soumise Cloud 3, C. AA'. \\ r ood’s AVaipapa Combination 4.

Heifer calved since July 1, 1926, entered in the Hawera Jersey Cattle Club’s 3rd C.O.R. Stakes. —R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Elegance 1. R. L. Horn’is Kn Ku Gleam 2, G. H. Bell’s Viola’s Golden Farewell 3, G. H. Bell's Pine woods Golden Tresses 4. jf Heifer calved since July 1, 1926, open to members of the Hawera Jersey Cattle Club only.—O McAloon’s (Te Went) Pnnga Nui Perfection 1, J. Meuli’s Pine Bank Sunshine 2, 0. McAloon’s Raleigh’s Ruby 3, James Nicolson’s Riverswood Ladylike 4. GRADE JERSEY• Cow in milk, 4 vears or over. — V . P. Wallace (Waverlev) 1 and 2, P. M. Pratt’s (Matapu) Violet 3. HORSES COMPETITION Judge: Mr J. Brio? (Maiton). Maiden Hunters’ Competition.—E. W. Allen’s (Kaipuni) The Sheik 1, H. Hayward’s (Normanby) Rangatapu 2. W ire-jampmg competition. —I . Atkins’ (Normanby) Prince Paul 1, C. Paterson’s (Kapuni) King Dick 2, J. Shaw’s (Newberry) Rita 3. In the hunting competitions, the judge, Mr J. Brio?, was welf, pleased with the exhibition given by the three placed horses. The winners were the oldest horses in the competition. Hunting competition. G. Perry’s Rambler 1, J. Shaw’s Rita 2, C. Paterson’s Glen Royal 3.

CLYDESDALES. (Judge: A. L. Bremer, Pukengahu.) Brood mare foaled prior to August i, 19 4 visibly in foal or with foal at .oM—Moore Hunter Estate’s (Hawera) Sesame 1, Moore Hunter Estate’s Tamineh 2, J. Kerrisk junr’s (Ohangai) Cherry Queen II 3, Alex. Has tie’s (Normanby) Bonny Girl v.li.c. Special maze tor host ioal. Moore Hunter Estate (Hawera), by Bonnie Dene—Sesame, bred by exhibitors. Champion mare. —Moore Hunter Estate’s (Hawera) Sesame, foaled December'3, 1919 z by Buddy vie favourite—Lady St. .John.

Reserve champion mare.—AA’. Potts’ (Ngutuwera) Sweet Alary, foaled November, 1924, by Bonnie Dene —Cherry Blossom

Filly, foaled since August 1, 1926. — Moore Hunter Estate’s (Hawera) floss Candy 1, Alex. Hustle's (Normanby) Tad f lower 2.

Filly, foaled since August 1, 1924. — AA’. Potts’ (Ngutuwera) Sweet Alary 1. E. A. AYasher’s (Okaiawa) Alermaid 2. and Pallet Girl 3.

Fillv, foaled since August 1, 1925. — Aloore Hunter Estate’s (Hawera) Ferangis 1, A\ r . H. Reynolds’ (Hawera) Gypsy l)ene 2, Alex. Has tie’s (Normanby) AVallflower 3GELDINGS AND TEAMS.

(Judge: A. L. Bremer, Pukengahu.) Gelding foaled .prior to August 1, 1924. —E. J. Harrison’s (Hawera) Prince 1, R. Hayward’s (Normanby) Boxer 2, R. Hayward’s Jock 3. Gelding foaled since August 1, 1924. —Aloore Hunter Estate’s Ringer 1.

Gelding loaled since August 1, 1925. —J. F. Reid (Eltham) 1. ♦ Two-horse team, mares or geldings, three years and over.—-Aloore Hunter Estate’s Sesame and Tamineh 1, E. A. A'usher’s (Ouaiawa) Mermaid and Ballet Girl 2

SADDLE JHORSES (Judge: Air. J. Brice, Marton.) Alaiden hack, shown in saddle ana ridden. —C. H. AVasher’s (Hawera) Molly Paul 1, Aliss D. Youngs (Kairanga) Silver 2, Aliss Lysaght’s (Alo..oia) Nikau 3. Weight-carrying cob. 14.1 to 15 nands, up to last. —M:is>s D. Young's (Kairanga) toii.ver, 1; .Mrs T. J . Alarcni'.s (Inglewood) Sportsman, 2; E. \\ . Alien’s (ivapuni) Starless, 3. Air Jas. AlcCay (Hawera) offers a silver cup, valued 10 guineas, for the champion hack. The cup to be wen of ire 3 times in succession or five timeat intervals, before becoming the propertv of the winner. Winners: 1924. Alls Hugh Gillies; 1925. Mr T. Y. Alorrin; 1926. Air S. Svines. Champion hack (Association’s ribbon' 1 —J. Shaw’s (Newberry) Workman I ; reserve champion, Airs L. Hicks’s (Hnwora) Grey Mist. Lady’s hack, not exceeding 15 hands. —Aliss I). Young’s (Kairanga) Silver 1, Mrs ’l’. J- Martin’s (Inglewoodr Sportsinan 2, Aliss LysaglitV- (Mokoia) Ladybird 3. Lady’s hack, over 15 hands, to be .shown in saddle and ridden bv a lady.— J. Shaw’s (Newberry) Workman 1, Mr,s L. Hicks’s (Hawera) Grey Aliet 2. C H. Washer’s (Hawera) Molly Paul 3. SPRING CARTERS. Ala re or gelding fir general farm purposes.—Hinga’s (Ohangai) Dick 1, Alarokopa’s (Hawera) Tommy 2, H. Somers’ (Hawera) Dick 3. SHEEP The sheep classes were not yarded to-day on account of the wet weather. Exhibits will be penned to-morrow and, given tine weather, judging will commence at 8 a.m.

Best paced and mannered hack, open to all.—J. Shaw’s AA’orkman 1, Airs L. Hicks’s Grey Alist 2, Miss D. Young’s Silver 3. . Best walking horse—AA’. AA hitem-an ,s (Wanganui'' Laddie, 1. C. H. Washer’s ishut Eye 2. P. Gilbert’s (Ararata) Major 3. „ , Best lady .rider.—Miss D. Young 1, M is« Lysaght (Alokoia) 2. Best groomed turn-out. —Ali.ss M. J. Stewart’s (Halcombe) Gentleman Jack The judge. Air J. Brice, commented verv favourably on the hacks shown, both as to class -and number. AA’ith, reear d to light harness horses, the entry was verv poor in numbers, and, said til.? judge, should be, patron-bed to a much greater extent.

LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. Judge: Mr. J. Brice (Marton). Entire, foaled prior to August 1, 1925. —J. R. Corrigan’s (Hawera) Worthy Bingen 1. , Mare, filly or gelding, foaled since August 1, 1924. —J. R- Corrigan’s entry 1. Colt, filly or gelding foaled since August ]./ 1925.—J. R- Corrigan’s entry 1. Colt, filly or gelding foaled since August 1, 1926. —E. L. Breed and I). Walker’s (Wanganui) entry 1, T. O’Donnell’s (Hawera) entry 2. Hack, mare or gelding.—W. Whiteman’s Laddie 1, Miss M. J. Stewart’s (Hal'ombe) Gentleman Jack 2, G. Perry’s (Feilding) Rambler 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to 13st.— Mrs. L. Hicks’ (Hawera) Grey Mist 1, C. H. Washer’s (Hawera) Molly Paul 2, C. Paterson’s (Kapuni) King Dick 3. Hack, more or gelding, up to list. —J. Shaw’s (Newberry) Workman 1, C. H. Washer’s Shut Eye 2, Ev Ingrain’s (Hawera) Ranee 3. Brood mare', foaled prior to August 1, 1924, with foal at foot, or visibly in foal.—.J« R. Corrigan. 1 and 2PIGS A splendid entry is made in all pig classes, the total entry of 151 .showing an increase of 74. over last year’s figures, constituting a record for the show. The increase is ai’.most equally divided over every section. The various breeds are .represented as follow: Berkshire. 56 entries; Large White, 34; Tamworth, 47; Large Black, 2; General, 12. BERKSHIRE Judge; Mr. Jas. Grant, Woodviille. Board, L 6 .months and over, fit .for stud purposes.—.l. ‘Pill’s (Hawera) Meadow Moon Star, 1; D. Stewart’s (Aormanby) Meadow Mascot. 2; Haw.era Hospital 1 arm’s Blythewood Charles, 3. Boar, over 9 months and under 16 months. —C. Sturzaker’s (Westmere) w ilcani Profit (imp.) 1; Bowen and Wilson’s (Hastings) Springdale Tri•/alve, 2; N. C. Ti-egea’s (Auroa) Te Rapa Mere 1., 3Sow, 16 months and over, in farrow or tiav-i? farrowed.—D. Stewart’s Norman by Jewel 1; H. F. Wren’s (Hawera) Western Gift. 2; Hawera Hospital Farm’s Whaka Topsy. 3. Board under 9 months. —C. H. Washer’s (Hawera) The Throne, 1; J. Pill’s (Ha wera) entries, 2 and 3. Boar, farrowed since July 1, 1927. Bowen and Wilson’s (Hastings) Springdale Daytime. 1; J. Pill’s entry, 2; N. C. Tragea’ts (Auroa) Egmont Superior, 3, J. Pill (Hawera) v.h.c. Sow, ov-er 9 and under 16 months. — Bowen and Wilson’s Surihgda.le/ Leonette, 1; Bowen and Wilson’s Sunnycroft Rock Lass, 2; Hawera Hospital Farm’s Hawera Beauty, 3. Champion boar. —J. Pill’s (Hawera) Meadow Morn Star, by Meadow Star King—-Garragh Roma (imp.). Champion sow.—D. Stewart’s (Normam by) Norrumiby Jtewel, by Pride Oi Egmont —Norm an by La.s s. Sow. under nine months. —Bowen and Wilson’s (Hastings) Springdale Cherry 1. Bowen and Wilson s Springdale Gretchen 2, Hawera Hospital Farm 3 and v.h.c. Sow. farrowed since July 1. !•*-' • T Pill 1 and 2, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Mab 3 and v.h.c. Boar and two sows, farrowed since July 1. 1927.—J. Pill 1 and 2. TAMWORTH (Judge: Mr. James Grant, Woodville.) Boar, 16 months and over. J. Tomlinson’s (Hawera) Mount View Lad 1, Bowen and Wilson’s Grange Lad 2, W. Wallace (Hawera) 3. Boar, over 9 months and under 16 months. —Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Salve 1, A Hamblyn’s (Bell Block) Lucernedale’s Bell Block 2, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Red Hope Boar 3rd 3. Boar, under 9 months.—J. Thomhnson 1, F. Ogle’s (Normanby) Ngaronga Rufus 2, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Rapier. 3. Boar, farrowed since July 1. 1927, F. Ogle’s Austin View 1, I. Ogle’s Austin Tawera 2, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Fuji San 3. Sow, 16 months and over, in farrow or having 1 arrowed. —Bowen and Wilson’s fcpringvale Ada A I,Bowen and Wilson’s Springvale Ada F 2, N. H. Wren’s (Tonaora) Springdale .Janita 3. LARGE WHITE Judge l : Jas. Grant (V oodviille). Boar, 16 months and over, fit for stud purposes.--M. R, Murphy’s (Whenuakura) Wera.roa Bar None 2nd 1, Bowen and Wilson’s Dominion Futzro.y

Boar, over 9 months and under 16 months'. —O. Robertson’is (Matapu) Lucerndale Lordship 1 and champion. Boar under 9 months—A. Al. O’Sullivan’s (Cardiff) .Lucern dime's Pioneer Ist 1; Al. R. Murphy’s Rowley Bai None ’7th 2. Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Baron A 12th 3. Boar, farrowed since Ist July, 192/. --0. Robertson's Piiiecrofts Manx 1, O. Piiiecrofts Marauder 2, C. Sturzaker’s (West-more) entry 3. Sow, 16 months and over, in farrow, or having farrowed.—o. Rolv'rtson s Imce.rndales Taranaki Maid 1 and champion. M. R. Aturphy’s Rowley Laly Ist 2 Bowen and Watson's .Jersoj,holin Baronesf? 6th 3 Sow, over 9 and under 16 months. — 0. Robertson’-s Springdale Barone&s Ist 1, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Baroness C 11th 2. Sow, under 9 months. Armstrong and Flack’s (Riverlea) Stmanbrae Supreme 4th 1 C. Sturzaker’s Baroness 2, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Baroness B 16th, 3Sow, farrowed since Ist July, 192/. A At O’Sul’ivan’w (Cardiff) Lucerndale's Unique 1, A. Al. O’Sullivan’s Lucerndale’* Unique Ist 2, S. C- McRae’s (Patea) Rowley Lilly 11th 3. Champion boar. —O. Robertson’s (Matapu) Lucerndale’s Lordship (125), hv Weraro Bourse Champion—Gladville Rliona. , Champion sow. —O. Robertson s ! (Matapu) T.ucerndailes Taranaki Maul (91), »v Oladesville dominion (imp.)— I Weraroa. Diana.

ART SECTION (Judge: Mrs E. Neilson, Hawera.) PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY. Still life study in oils. —Miss M. Beauchamp 1. Seascape, in oils. —Mrs. A. J. Green I, Miss T. A. Ingram 2, Miss M. Beauchamp 3, Mrs. A. J. Green v.h.c., Mrs. J. 1). Hay h.c., Miss T. A. Ingram c. Band scape, in oils. —Mrs. A. J: Green 1, Miss T. A. Ingram 2, Mrs J. D. Hay 3. Mrs. A. J. Green v.h.c., Miss M. Beauchamp h.c., Miss T. A. Ingram c. Seascape, in water colours.—Mrs. J. D. Hav 1.

Landscape, in water colours. —Mrs. J. D. Hay 1, J. H. Barber 2. Figure study, black and white. —iMiss K. Salter 1, Mrs. J. D. Hay 2. Animal study, ’ black and white. — Miss K. Salter I and 2. Mrs. J. D. Hay 3. Landscape, in black and white. — Miss K. Salter 1. Seascape, in pastel.—Mis. A. J. Green 1.

Figure study, in pastel.—Mrs. A. J. Green 1, Airs. J. D. Hay 2. Flower study, in oils. —Miss AI. Beauchamp 1, (Miss T. A. Ingram 2, Mis A. J. Green 3 and v.h.c.

The judge reported very favourably on all classes, there being a good number of entries, and the judging, because of the very high standard maintained, had to be very close. PHOTOGRAPHY. (Judge: Alls. E. Neilson, Hawera.) Landscape.—Aliss G. AI. Campbell 1, J. D. Hay 2, Aliss H. Johnson 3. Seascape or marine.—J. D. Hay 1. Aliss 11. Johnson 2. Portrait or study.—J. D. Hay i, Aliss H. Johnson 2.

Animal life. —J. D Hay 1, Aliss A. L. Weisby 2, Aliss H. Johnson 3. Collection of photography. —Aliss U Johnson 1.

Enlargement.—D. Glenny 1, Aliss G AI. Campbell 2, G. H. Smith 3.

SCHOOL CLASSES PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY. (Judge: Airs. E. Neilson, Hawera.) Oii painting.—Frances Best 1 and 2, Cedric Pacey 3, Phyllis Holland v.h.c. AVater colour painting—Phyllis Bates 1, Cedric Pacey 2, Phyllis Bolland 3. Collection of photographs.—Aliss P. Death 1. DRAWING AND WRITING. Judge: Air A. Gray, Hawera. Alap of South Island of New' Zealand (Standard IV.).—Geoffrey Fair brother 1, Alison Goodson 2, Roy Downey 3 Ohangai School v.h.c. and h.c. Alap of N.Z. (Standard V-). —Alor ris Goodson 1. Ohangai School 2, J. H Barber 3. ’ Map of N.Z. (Standard VI.). —Jack Fair brother 1, Joan Downey .2. Handwriting, 20 lines of leadin'; article .in ‘‘Hawera Star” of Saturday. October 29. 1927 (Std. IV.).—A'isoii Goodson 1. Betty Battler 2, Whareroa School 3. Handwriting as above (Std, V.). — Whareroa School 1, N. Chadwick 2, Whareroa School 3. Handwriting as above (Std- VI.). — Joan Downev 1, Ohangai School 2. Alice Butler 3. The judge, in. his remarks, stated that the maps showed an improvement on last year, although it would be 1 letter if more were done in this line. The writing is good, but a decided weakness was shown with the capital letters. FANCY WORK. (Judge: Airs. J. R. G. Sutherland, Inglewood.) For girls over 11 and under 16 years. Embroidered aiticle. —Stella lrorsjtli (Piliama) 1, Vera Ward 2, AVhareroa School 3. . Hand sewing, any article.—P. Gane 1, Stella Forsyth 2, Whareroa school 3. . , , Buttonhole, hand sewn, worked m calico. —Stella Forsyth 2. For girls under 14 years. Embroidered article. V hareroa School 1, Ivy Crosbie 2, Doris Burton 3, Whareroa School v.h.c. Plain sewing.—Nola Nicholson 1, Glad vs Taylor 2, Doris Burton 3. Rafia work, done by boy or girl.— Gibson Rae 1, Lily Alortimev 2, Frank Muller 3. Girls under 12 years. Rafia work, done by boy or girl.— Ted Wilkie (Okaiawa) 1. Handkerchief^ —Joyce jßatgs 1. Buttonhole. —Joyce Bates 1. COOKING. (Judge: Mrs W. Curd, Stratford.) (Girls under 14 years.) Scones.—t Chrissie Andrews 1, Miss Betty Smith 2, Tui .Aluir 3, Beth Catran h.c, Sponge Sandwich. — Margaret Alurdoch 1. Chrissie Andrews .2, Tui Aluir 3. Rock cakes. —Aliss E. AlaeKenzie 1, Chrissie Andrews 2, Aliss Betty -Smith 3. . . Brown bread (made without yeast). —Chrissie Andrews 1.

(Girls over 14 and under 16.) .Scones. —Miss G. 'Oldfield 1, Aliss Alary (Smith 2, Aliss Alay Ogle 3. Jam Sandwich.—Miss Alary Smith 1, Aliss P. Gane 2, Aliss G. Oldfield 3, Alary Gulliver h.c.

Jam tarts.—Aliss E. AI. 'Tait J, Aliss G. Oldfield 2, Aliss P. Gane 3, F. Wytkin v.h.c.

'Toffee.—Miss G. Oldfield 1, F. Wvtkin 2, Aliss P. Gane 3. Pikelets. —Miss Alary Smith 1, Aliss E. AI. Tait 2, Alary Gulliver : 3.

RURAL DIVISION (Judge: Mr R Symo, Hawera). School garden note book, pupils Standard Vl.—May Jennings 1, Oliangai School 2, Alice Butler 3. School garden note book, pupils standard V. —Edna' Cameron 1, Ohangai School 2. School garden note book, pupils of Standard IV. —Ohangai School 1 and 2. Nature study not book, Standards 1., IT., and lll.—Jack Mua Carr 1, Frank Miller 2, Miriam Hunia 3. Nature study note book, for pupils grades I. and IT. schools. —Alison 'Good son 1, Morris Goodson 2, For pupils of primary schools only. — May Fraser 1, Bessie Green 2, Ohangai School 3. For pupils of any school. —-MSanaia School 1, I?. Fraser 2, Manaia School 3. Plan of school grounds.—-May Jennings 1, Ohangai School 2. ■Graph of manurial or variety trial.— Alice Butler 1, May Jennings 2. Collection of named weeds. —Alison Watts 1, Phyllis .Bates 2, Laurie Trim 3. Pen and ink drawings of named weeds —Roy Downey d, Betty Sattler 2. Graph of ‘Herd yield for one year.— Delia Good 1, Elsie Hennessey 2, Madge Fraser 3.

Chart in illustration of nature study teaching. —Whareroa School 1, Alison Goodson 2.

Collection of drawings of native plants. —Joan Downey 1, Ohangai School 2.

Collection of dried grasses. —Ohangai School 1.

Collection of native plants (named and mounted). —'Ohangai School 1.

SWEETS. Judge: Airs. Curd' (Stratford.)

PICKLES, PRESERVES, ETC.

HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION I. (Judge: 'Mrs E. O ’.Meara, Wanganui.) 21bs Separator Butter, Ul> rolls -or pats.—. Mrs 'W. Duggan 1, Mrs P. Bates 2, Miss E. M. Tait 3, Unsigned entry v.li.c.

21bs non-Sepaator Butter, in lib rolls or pats. —(Airs W. Duggan 1, J. (EL Barber 2, Mrs L. ‘Chadwick 3. Loaf Bread, home-made. —Mrs G. H. Quinn 1, Airs A. Forbes 2, Airs G. !H. Quinn .3. • Loaf Bread, home-made, novice.— Miss I. Bolland 1, J. H. Barber 2. . 'Loaf, home-made, brown bread. —J. H. Barber 1, Airs A. Forbes 2, Airs G. 11. Quinn 3. ! Currant or sultana loaf. —Mrs;. G. H. Quinn 1, Airs A. Forbes 12, Airs W. Duggan 3. (Loaf nut bread (without yeast).— Mrs AleAsev 1, Aliss B. Putt 2, Mrs W. J. 'Hill 3.

Plain scones, home-made.—Mrs W. Duggan 1 and 2, Mrs AV. A. Gfty 3, Mrs E. Mortimer v.h.c.

Girdle scones. —Airs L. S. Tarrant 1, Airs W. A. Guy 2, Mrs A. S. Slater 3, Aliss B. Putt v.h.c. /

Sultana scones.—Mrs W. A. Guy 1, Airs K. AlcNac 2, Airs W. J. Oldfield 3, Airs W. A. Guy h.c.

Pikelets. —Miss 11. Hughes 1, Mrs L. S. Tarrant 2, Airs W. J. Hill 3. Plain family cake, with sultanas. — Aliss F. (Sutherland 1, Airs A. 'S. Slater 2, J. H. Barber 3, Mrs A. Murdoch h.c. (Sponge sandwich, any filling. —Mrs H. R. Penny 1, Airs Jas. Foy 2, Airs R. A. Aluir 3, Mrs F. A. Bates h.e.

Sponge .sandwich, any filling (novice) —Airs. Jas. Foy 1, Aliss E. AI. Tait 2, Aliss 11. Hughes 3, Airs. D. Davidson v.h.c., Miss H. Hughes h.c. Brown sandwich. —Airs. Jas. Fov I, Airs W Duggan 2, Mrs. E. Alortimer 3, Airs. AlcAsey v.h.c., Airs. W. A. Guv h.c.

Madeira cake. —Airs. A. S. Slater 1. Airs. L. Houlahan 2, Airs. F. Chadwick 3. Airs. E. Alortimer v.h.c., Airs. A. Forbes h.c Jam tarts.—Airs. Cnmmane 1, Airs. W. J. Hill 2 and 3, Airs. H. Hearn v.h.c.

Sponge cake. —Airs. J. S. Johnstone 1 and 2, Airs. W. F. Gulliver 3, Airs. A. Forbes v.h.c.

Jam roll. —Airs. A. Forbes 1, Mrs. R. Reed 2, Airs. A. S. Slater 3, Airs. W. A. Guv v.h.c. and h.c. Shortbread. —Airs. F. Hat chard 1, Air®. H. R. Penny 2 and h.c., Aliss B. Putt 3, Mrs. A. S. Slater v.h.c. Gingerbread cake.-:—Airs. T: J. Joyce l. J. H. Barbei- 2, Airs. E. Tregea 3, Airs. H. Hearn v.h.c. Seed cake. —Airs. A. S. Slater 1, Airs. E. Mortimer 2, Airs. F. Chadwick 3. Airs. J. S. Johnstone -v.h.c.

Cream puffs (shells only).—Airs. W. J. Hill 1 and 2, Airs. H. R, Penny 3, Airs. MeAsev v.h.c., J. H. Barber h.c.

Cake made without eggs.—‘Mrs. W. Duggan 1, Airs. W. J. Hill 2, Mrs. S. Thrush 3. Airs. A. S. Slater V.h.c.

Collection of nastrv. —Airs. W. J. Hill 1 and 2. Airs. A. Forbes 3. Airs AlcAsey h.c.

Sausage rolls.—Air®. W. J. Hill 1 and 2. Mrs. H. Hearn 3.

Fruit pie.—Mrs. W. J. Hill 1 and 2, Aire. A. Forbes 3. Collection of home-made biscuits. — Airs. W. J. Hill I and 2, Airs. A. Forbes 3. Airs. AleAsev v.h.c., Mrs. J. Oldfield h.e. v

Collection of small cakes. —All's. J. W. Connell 1. Airs. W. ,T. Hill 2 and' 3. Airs. C, Ogle v.h.c,, Aliss B. Putt h.e.

Turkish delight,—Airs. A. McEwen 1, Aliss E. AI. Tait 2, Mrs. A. T. Phillips 3, Miss I. Bolland r.h.c,, Aliss. Aluriel Reid h.c.

Cocoanut ice.—Aire. A. AlcEwen 1, Airs. F. Hatchard 2, Aliss O. Bolland

Toffee.—Miss I. Bolland 1, Airs. A. AlcEwen 2, Aliss Ballantyne. 3. Collection of sweets, home-made.—• Airs. A. AlcEwen 1. Aliss I. Bolland 2, Aliss E. AI. Tait 3. : .1

(Judge: Airs E. O’Aleara, AVanganui.)

Collection home-made jellies.—M-ys. A. T. Phillips 1, lAlrs. AI. Ogle 2, Mrs. A. J. Hopcroft 3, Airs. A. T. Phillips V.JI.C. •; , ,

Collection of home-made jam.—Airs. A. T Phillips 1 and 3, Airs. A. J. Hopcroft 2. _ mince-meat. —Airs. E. Clark 1, Airs. A. J. Hopcroft 2, Airs. A. T, Phillips 3. Orange marmalade. —Mrs. A. J. Hopcroft 1, Airs, A. T Phillips 2, Airs; H. Hearn 3. Home-made lemon cheese. —Airs. A. T. Phillips T, Airs A. J. Hopcroft 2, Aire. S. V T . Washer 3. Collection of home-made pickles.— Airs. A. J. Hopcroft 1, Airs. A. T. Phillips 2, Airs. .E. Clark 3.. Collection home-made sauces.j—Airs. A. T. Phillips 1, Airs. A. J. Hopcroft a'.

Collection home-made chutney.—• Airs. A. J. Hopcroft 1, Airs. -E. Clark

Tomato sauce.—Aire. A: J. Hopcroft 1, Airs. E. Clark 2, Mrs. A.. T Phillips 3. Collection bottled fruit (in. syrup).— Aire. A. T. Phillips 1 and 3, Airs. A. S. plater 2. Collection bottled fruit (in water). — Mrs. A. T. Phillips 1, Aire. A. J. Hopcroft 2. Bottle of tomatoes.—Airs. A. S. Slater 1, Mrs. A. T. Phillips 2, Mrs. A. J. Hopcroft 3. Pickled onions.—Airs. A. J. Hopcroft 1, Airs. .A. T. Phillips 2, Aire. E. Clark 3.

Pickled red cabbage.—Airs. E. Tregea 1 and 2, Mrs. E. Clark 3. ' ; ; Plum sauce. —Mrs. A. T. Phillips 1, Mis. A. J. Honcroft 2, Mrs. T. Tregea 3.

Fresh laid lien eggs.—Mrs. S. V. Washer 1, Mrs. Jas. Fov 2, "J. H. Barber 3.

Fresh duck eggs.—Airs. A. J. Hopcroft 1 and 2, Mrs. S, V. .Washer 3. Home-made soap.—Mrs. A. J. Hopcroft 1 and 2. Miss .D Swadling 3. FANCY WORK, PAINTINGS. CARVINGS, ETC. (Ju-dge : Mrs. J. R. G. ‘Sutherland, Ingiewood.) Princess Slip.—Miss T. Stewart 1,. Mi ss E. Banks 2, Miss R. Beauchamp a. ; . Richelieu work. —Aliss A. R. Mc-Lean 1 and 3, Miss D. Carter 2. Cotton underclothing, hand-made. —• Miss A. R. McLean 1 Miss E. Banks 2, Miss B. Parker 3. Silk underclothing, hand-made. — Miss B. Parker 1, Mrs. R. Quin 2, Miss V. Jackson 3 Cushion.—. Miss \ r , Jackson 1, Ml ss I Stewart 2, Airs. Cum mane 3. Eyelet hole embroidery.—Aliss A: R. AlcLean 1 and 2, Miss I. Stewart 3. Worked table centre, coloured. — Aliss H. Squire 1, Aliss O. A. Fantham 2, Aliss I. Stewart 3, Aliss McPherson v.h.c. AVorked table centre, white. —Aliss A. R. AlcLean 1, Miss B Parker 2, Aliss D. A. Sheat 3, Ali ss AlePhenson v.h.c. 1 /

Afternoon tea table cloth or tray r-loth —Miss V. Jackson 1, Miss Buchanan 2 and 3, Miss I. Stewart v.h.c. Collection of ladies’ handkerchiefs, hand-worked.—Mrs. L. Chadwick 1, s Mrs. S. Wolfe 2, Miss E. Banks 3, f Mrs J. W. Connell h.c. £ Fancy needlework, coloured. Mrs. fi . M. A. Barley 1, Miss McPherson 2, , Miss V. Jackson 3. to. o Cotton crochet, fine—Miss I. U. s , MoCutchan 1, Mrs A H Pope 2, i; Miss I. Stewart 3, Mrs. H. W. M aters ( V ” Coarse crochet. —‘Mrs. H. W. Waters J 1, Miss V. Jackson 2, Mrs. Cummane • Knitted jumper or dress. —Mrs. J. 1 W. Connell 1, Mrs. M. R. Branscombe { 2 ’ Crochet d’oyleys. —Mrs. B. Parker 1, Mrs- L Chadwick 2, Miss V. Jackson . 3 * "White linen d’oyley for cake plate.— Miss A. li. McLean 1 and 3, Miss B. 2« Child’s knitted suit. —Miss I. Stewjumper or dress.—Mrs. M. R, Branscombe 1, Miss McPherson Mrs. S. Wolfe 3. ... T Child’s crochet jacket. —Mrs. L. Chadwick 1, Miss McPherson 2 Mrs. E. J. Stephens 3, Mrs. J. A. Shearer '"Cotton crochet, complete article Mrs. A. H. Pope 1, Mrs. H. M. waters 2, Mrs. M. A. Barley o. Knitted or crochet garments for infant.—Miss McPherson 1, Mrs. A. J. Abbiss 2, Miss B. Shuvan 3, ihss 1 . Hitchcock v.h.c., Mrs. N. V. Lee h.c. Article made from waste. —Mrs. 1 - Chadwick 1, Miss I. Stewart 2 and 3, Miss McPherson v.h.c., Mrs. E. liegear h.c. t ir Haiti a purse or bag. Mrs. J. HLaird 1, Miss L>. Carter 2 Raffia basket or tray. —Mrs G. ±l. Handley 1, Mrs. G. H. Meuli 2 and 3, Miss D Swadling v.h.c. Paper flowers Miss J. Easton 1, Miss McPherson 2 and 3. JUDGES’ COMMENTS milking SHORTHORNS. “A good lot, what there were of them,” said the judge (Mr J. Grant) of the milking Shorthorns. “ The champion bull and cow arc good typical animals. It’s a pity there was not more competition. The young animals were also good.” CLYDE SDALS3. Commenting on the Clydesdale section, Mr A. L. Bremer said that while there had not been a great deal of competition, there had been good quality entries in each individual class. The winning brood mare, exhibited by the Moore Hunter Estate (Sesame), had •been the outstanding animal in the section and had been easily the champion. The mare was of particularly good quality, moved well and stood very correctly. The three-year-old fillies had- made a good class, the winner showing unusual quality meriting the award of the reserve championship ribbon. The other classes had also shown merit. JERSEYS The Jerseys, said Mr. Ward, the judge, were a nice classy selection, and it was most unfortunate that the weather was so cold and unfavourable, because no animals showed their best and, as a fact, the more quality they showed and the finer they were the more they were affected. He was very much struck, especially with the young female classes. The cows in milk were very good, but Mr. R. L. Horn’s two cows stood out for all-ipund quality. They were well grown and proportioned, and had both a very fine back line. Their udder development _ was good, back and forward. The winner had a rather better head and tail setting. The third was a nice animal, hut not so good behind. The twoyear heifers were good and very even, and the judge had a. hard job in separating the winners. He was very pleased with the all-round quality. The champion cow, Mr R. L. Horn’s Kuku Brooklet, won on her general appearance and outline. She is a matured cow, and naturally had tbp advantage over a two-year-old. The reserve champion. Mr J. Pettigrew’s Jerseydale Vera, is, in the opinion of the judgjs, an exceedingly nice heifer, with quality and .style well marked in every way very proportionate. She has the alert eye that spells vitality and has a remarkable carriage. “In every respect a show-ring heifer and one that lias a great future. _ before her,” the judge said in conclusion. “She should develop into a great cow.” The yearling heifers brought out a nice field of fourteen, which included many niqg and even youngsters. The judge had some difficulty in separating -them* and eventually placed Mr R. L. Horne’s two first and second, with Mr McAloon’« Punga Nui Perfection n close third. Mr Horn’s two naturally came first in the pairs, with G. H. Bell’s second-

FRIESIANS. Him soli' a breeder of the black and whites and a keen advocate of their merits as dairy cattle, IMr. W. it. Wright, who gave the awiaids in the Friesian section, derived much pleasure from his duties, despite the uncomfortable conditions imposed by a. driving southerly rain during the three and a half hours he was in the ring. “I was exceedingly pleased to see such a large entry,” said Mr. Wright to a group of reporters. The first class paraded, the bull and three females groups, made a fine show, it being difficult to fault the twelve animals comprising the class. Another very good class was the heifer calves, the whole of the seven entries being very close up. I experienced much difficulty also in placing the awards in both the two- and three-year-old heifer classes. In these it proved hard to reject those which did not secure an award. Certainly they were no easy classes to judge. Throughout the section the cattle were of high standard, and I saw only one animal which I thought w r as below show-ring class. In that instance the defect was pointed out to the exhibitor. The inclement weather conditions naturally detracted from the appearance of the animals, and this fact was taken into consideration in placing the awards. Both the champion bull, shown by Mr. W. H. Slater, of Ohangai, and the reserve, shown by Mr. H. E. Johnson, of Tokaora, showed good breeding, but the former handled better and seemed more saleable. The anal test to my mind is always: ‘Which animal would I buy’?” Questioned as to why Mr. H. E. Johnson’s Nethertmi Jean, which was placed second to Messrs Cameron Bros.’ Brookside Domino Maid, had been awarded the championship, while the reserve champion, Mr. J. O’Shea’s Pauline Pieterje Alcartra, was not placed in the aged cow class, Mr. Wright explained that there had been exceedingly little to choose in the class, and while Messrs Cameron Bros.’ entry conformed to the Friesian strain, both' the champion and the reserve,

when subsequently paraded, had shown to better advantage as dairy tjpes and as saleable animals, which, as formerly explained, was the final test. SPRING CARTERS. Ten entries of an exceptionally high standard competed in the novice class for spring carters, and the judge (Mr. A. L. Bremer) considered the class to be more than up to standard. 1h- r stated that any one of the competing animals were of sufficient quality to - compete in open events at the average show. Much difficulty was experienced ► in making the first award, which was j finally allotted to A. Rankow’s Bus- * ter. ‘The heavy-weight class was not considered to be very bright, but tne judge was particularly pleased witn j the” light-weight entries, _ and said that he had had great difficulty m ■ separating first and second, the winner ] (Buster), exhibted by A. Rankow, lie- j no - of verv high standard and seeming < the award of the championship ribbon. , RURAL 3MVISION

The judge (Mr. R. Byrne),. in his report on the rural section, said that the exhibits this year pointed more favourably than, those of last, and generally a higher standard was noticeable. _ A word” of advice was given concerning the manner in which leaves' of plants were put into books. These leaves should be dried and pressed betoTe going into book form. AYRSHIRES. The indre of the children’® fancy work class, 'Mrs. J. R. G. Sutherland, said that the entries this year were not so numerous as last, but the standard maintained throughout was very high. FANCY WORK. “The quality is excellent, and will compare favourably with the specimens which came before me at the Palmerston North show,” said Mi. \V Hall who gave the awards in the Ayrshire section. “As regards numhers, however,” he I would like to have seen more animals in the ring. The champion cow, Waipapa Princess Mary, a three-year-old heifer shown and bred by Mr. h. Mills, of Toakora. is a particularly fine specimen, and shows promise of becoming a- very fine Ayrshiie matron. The reserve champion, shown by the same breeder, is a good type, but is beginning to show signs of age. Iho yearling hull, also exhibited by • Mills, was another animal winch pleased the judge. As the breeder of the champion bull, Mr. W. Hudsons (Riverlea) Edendale Fancy Star, the j ndre* was somewhat reticent when asked by the reporter < concerning his impressions of the animal. He* explained, however, that he had given the exhibitors the option of calling in another judge to make the championship award, but they had been unanimous in tbe request that lie should continue. Mr. Hall remarked that the hull was a very typey animal, showing the approved characteristics of the breed, and he could not do otherwise than award it the pink ribbon. _A® compared with the reserve champion, shown by Mr. P. Bremer, of Okaiawa, the champion was a developed animal, whereas the former was a two-year-old. though showing much promise. COOKING At Mrs W. Curd, of Stratford, replaced os. E. O’Meara, ox Wanganui, as udge of cooking in the children’s ■lasses, owing to the latter’s inability >o* be present. She remarked that she vas agreeably surprised at the good juality maintained throughout, some ,f the sponges, for instances, being on i level with the entries from the adult actions.

TRADE EXHIBITS NEWTON KINO, LTD. MACHINERY EXHIBIT. The progressive firm of Newton King Ltd. has arranged an attractive display of farm machinery, comprising English, American and Colonial makes. Prominent on the stand are the John Deere implements, for which the firm are agents. The John Deere high lift mower is a machine that should attract attention owing to several new features, chief of which are the unusual high lift obtainable with the cutter bar in”order to clear obstacles and the balanced drive gears, a practical patented system to be found only on the John Deere mower. The John Deere self dump rake is another splendid machine, being of light draft, but capable of handling anv weight of crop. A John Deere-Dain ‘truss frame sweep is also shown on the stand and is sure to attract attention as it is of uncommon design and very simple construction. P. & D. DUNCAN IMPLEMENTS. The well-known implements manufactured by Messrs P. and D. Duncan, of Christchurch, are again exhibited. The Duncan slag and lime sower at once strikes the eye on account of its simplicity of operation and its general rugged build. The Duncan rear hitch hay sweep is also to be seen. This machine, made throughout of hardwood, lias an important improvement in the folding wings, which enable the machine to be taken through any gateway instead of having to be dismantled. Other Duncan implements to be seen are the O.K. windmill, Taranaki disc harrows, lucerne cultivator and any number of different types of chain, tripod and tyno harrows. All Duncan implements are exceptionally well made, having massive strength and durability built into them and, furthermore, carry a wonderful recommendation from farmers who have them in use. BURKE PATENT GATE SWEEP. This gate sweep, the invention of Mr E. Burke, of Inglewood, is of particular interest, and your attention is drawn to this exhibit. Another patent of Mr Burke’s, that of an earth box for use with a stacker, is also well w'orthy of inspection. Inspection of Messrs Newton King Ltd.’s display is certain to greatly interest farmers, as many new ideas have been introduced into the various machines and something of interest and benefit will bo found on examination. A special feature of Messrs Newton King Ltd.’s business methods is the fact that they stock a full range of spare parts for every implement sold by them. This fact cannot be too strongly emphasised, and the farming community will appreciate the advantages accruing from such efficient ser-