H.B. SPRING SHOW

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XV, Issue 174, 22 October 1925, Page 2

H.B. SPRING SHOW

Auspicious 1925 Opening CN MEW TOMOANA GROUNDS. BIG FIRST-DAY ATTENDANCE. A*G.storday saw’ the opening of the 1925 Spring Show of the H.B. A. and I’. Sociotv on the beautiful and commodious grounds at, Tomoana. The day was an ideal one for a show, and there was an exceptionally largo crowd for a first-day. The suroundings wore an eye-opener to those who had not seen them before, and many visitors expressed the opinion that when fully completed they will bo the finest in Australasia. Most of the judging ,was done yesterday, and hereunder is published the results:— CHAMPIONSHIPS. HORSES. Draughts.—Champion sire, R. D. D. AfcLean, Marackakaho; marc, A. Gunn, Hastings. Harness Horse.—Champion. Norman Gallion, Hastings. Harness Pony.—Champion, AV. IT. Lean, Hastings. CHAMPION HARNESS HORSE. Single harness horse (mare or gelding), over 16 hands, to be shown in harness and driven.—A. Lean 1. Single harness horse (mare or gelding). over 15.1, but not exceeding 16 hands, to be shown in harness and driven.—Norman Gallien 1, Davo AVilson 2, J. H. Rymer 3. Singe harness horse (maiden), (mare or gelding), over 14.2. but not exceeding 15.3 hands, to be shown in harness and driven.--Dave Wilson 1, H. N. AValker 2. J. Gunn 3. Single harness horse (mar e or gelding). over 11.2. hut not. exceeding 15.1 hands, to he shown in harness and driven.—H. N. AValker 1, J. Gunn 2, I’. Aliller 3. CHAATPION HARNESS PONY. Single harness pony (mare or gelding). over 14 but not exceeding 14.2 hands. W. H. Lean 1, J. Beattie 2, Aliss W. Craven 3. Single harness pony (mare op gelding). over 13, but not exceeding 14 hands, to be .shown in harness and driven.—E. H. English 1. Airs Sam Spence 2. A. Q. Stead 3. Single harness pony Gnare or gelding). over 1.2, but not exceeding 13 hands, to he shown in harness and driven.—Aliss Zoe Fryer 1. Aliss Imi'na Wood 2. Ali.-.s Mollie Glauebrook 3. Singles harness pony (mare or gelding), 12 ha mis or under to bo shown in harness and driven.—Lewis Gallien 1, F. R. Pearson 2. CATTLE. Shorthorns.—Champion bull. R. D. D. Ale, 1 .can; reserve, Arch McLean, G roenhill. Herefords.—Champion bull. AV. B. White, Takapau ; reserve, Ewan Jefferson, AAairoa. Cow: Champion. Ewan Jefferson; reserve, AV. B. AVhite. Aberdeen Angus.—Champion bull. W. Kinross White, Napier; reserve, A. T. G. Carlyon. Tikokino. Cow: ' ’hampion. AV. Kinross AVhite; reserve, AV. A. Maefarlane, Hastings. Ayrshircs.—Bull: Champion, Webb Bross, Kopularoa; reserve, AVebb Bros. Cow: Webb Bros, champion and reserve.

Milking Shorthorns.- Bull: Champion. J. Breen. Hastings. Cow: Champion. T. A. Cooper, Havelock North; reserve. J. Breen. Jerseys.- Bull: Champion, T. Miller, Hastings; reserve, Bowen ami Wilson, Hastings. Cow: Champion and reserve. W. T. Williams, Te Aute. SHEEP. Lincolns.- Rani: Champion, W. Perry and Son. Masterton; reserve, W. Howard Booth, Carterton. Ewe: ( hampion and reserve, R. 1). D. McLean. English Leicester.—Champion ram and owe, R. D‘. I). McLean. Romneys. — Ram: Champion and reserve, W. Perry and Son. Ewe: Champion and reserve, G. E. Allen, Tipua. Romneys (natural condition) —Ram: Champion and reserve, 11. 11. J. Mackenzie, Taradale. Ewe: Champion, Estate late James Todd. Otane; reserve, N. G. Rayner, 31 asterton. Corriedales.—Ram: Champion. Wm. Rayner, Masterton; reserve, N. G. Rayner. Masterton. Ewe: Champion and reserve, John Stringfellow, Greytown. Ryelands.—Ram: Champion, E. and L. R. Averill. Hastings; reserve, R. R. Buddo, Poukawa. Ewe: Champion, Maurice Chambers. Havelock North; reserve, E. and L. R. Averill. Soulhdown . -Ram: Champion and reserve. James Knight. Feilding. Ewe: Champion, James Knight; reserve, Hugh Burrell and Son, Feilding. Southdowns (natural).—Ewe: Champion and reserve, George Cotterill, Hastings. PIGS. Berkshires. —- Boar: Champion, Bowen and Wilson, Bastings. Yorkshires.—Boar : Champion, Bowen and Wilson. Sow: Champion, Bowen and Wilson. Tamworths.—Champion boar and sow, Bowen and Wilson. CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. Judge—Mr. Angus Campbell, The Crescent. Wyndham. Cow, calved prior to July 1. 1922. R. 1\ D. McLean 1. Arch McLean 2. R. I). D. McLean 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist. 1922.— Arch McLean i and 2, R. 1) I) McLean 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist. 1923.— R. I). I). McLean 1 and 2, Arch. McLean 3 and v.h.c. Heifer, calved since July Ist. 1921.--Arcli. McLean 1,2 and 3, R. D. 1). McLean v.h.c. Pou of three two-year-old heifers —i R. 1). D. McLean 1, Arch. McLean 2. Pen of three yearling heifers.— Arch. McLean 1. R, ]). I). McLean 2. Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1922. —Arch. McLean I. Bull, calved .since Julv Ist, 1922.— R. I). I). McLean . Bull, calved since July Ist, 1923.— Arch .McLean 1 and 2. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1924.— R. P. I). McLean 1, Arch. McLean 2, 3 and I. Cow and two of her progeny.—R. 1). D. McLean 1. Group of four females and one hull. - Arch McLean 1. Champion group (bull and four lemales).- R. j). |). McLean J. Arch. McLean 2. Bull, two years or upwards, and female, two years or Howards.—R. D. D. McLean I, Arch. McLean 2. Ono yearling bull am] one two-year-old hull, bred and owned bv exhibitor.—Arch. McLean 1. ABERDEEN ANGI'S. Judge—Mr. 11. B. William,. Tunhan. Cis.horne. Cow. calved prior to July Ist. 1922.1 ~W. Kinross White ], W: A. McFarlane 2 and 3. i'■ • ■ cal ed since July I - . 1923. ■ - . A. McFarlane 1. A. S. (”. ■ Carlyon 2. { Heifer, calved since Julv Ist. 1924.1 -\V. A. McFarlane 1 ami’d. A. S. (;. i Carlyon 2, W. Kinross White v.h.c.

Pen of two yearling heifers.—W. A. McFarlane 1. Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1922. —W. Kinross White 1. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1922.— A. 8. G. Carlyon 1, W. Kinross White 2. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1923.— AV. A. McFarlane 1. A. S. G. Carlyon 2. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1924.— W. A. McFarlane 1, W. Kinross White 2, A .S. G. Carlyon 3. Champion group (bull and four females). —W. A. McFarlane 1. Bull 1 calved since July Ist. 1924, and heifer calved since July Ist. 1924, bred by exhibitor.—AV. A. McFarlane 1, AV. Kinross White 2. A. S. G. Carlyon 3. Bull two years or upwards and female two years or upwards.—AV. Kinross AVhite 1, AV. A. McFarlane 2. AYRSHIRES. Judge—Air. L. J. Bowden. Matamau. Cow, calved prior to July Ist, 1922. —Webb Bros. 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1922. —Webb Bros 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1923. —Webb Bros. 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 192-1. —Webb Bros. 1. and 2. Bull, calved prior to July Ist. 1922. -AVebb Bros. 1. Bull, calved since July Ist. 1923. — AVebb Bros. 1. Bull, calved since July Ist. 1921.— Webb Bros. 1. FRIES! ANS. Judge—Mr. W. Raymond. AVaimarama Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1924. —H. O. Cooper 1.

DAIRY CATTLE. (Judge—Air. H. R. Benbow. Ormondville. Best purebred dairy cow, any breed. —W. T. Williams 1, C. F. Goodrick 2, AVebb Bros. 3. Grade or crossbred dairy cow or heifer in milk.—D. Begley 1, H. Burchard 2, T. Miller 3, W. S. Carr v.h.c., D. Alacnamara h.c. Grade or crossbred dairy cow or heifer in milk, open only to suppliers of the Heretaunga Dairy Factor or any of its creameries.—H. Burchard 1. Airs. AV. C. Growcott 2, R. Aiderman

Grade Shorthorn dairy cow pi heifer in milk.—J. Breen 1. Grade Jersey dairy cow or heifer, in milk.—D. Begley I, H. Burchard 2 and 3, T. Miller v.h.c.

Dairy cow or heifer, crossbred, in milk.—J. Barry 1, P. A. Colli nge 2 and 3.

Grade or crossbred dairy hei.fer, calved since July Ist, 1923.—D. Begley 1, J. MacDonald 2. Grade Shorthorn dairy heifer, calved since July Ist, 1924.—J. Breen 1. Grade Jersey dairy heifer, calved since July Ist, 1924.—G. W. Eddie 1, Aliss Elsie Guthrie 2. H. L. Fourneau 3. Dairy Heifer, crossbred, calved since July Ist. 1924.—Aliss Edith Baird 1, T. Miller 2, Master R. A. Wilson 3. JERSEYS. Judge—Air. R. L. Horn, Ohuu. Cow, calved prior to July Ist 1922 —AV. T. Williams 1, G. Milligan 2, G Milligan 3. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1922.—G Aliiligan 1. C. F. Goodrick 2. J oh. Robertson 3, W. T. Williams v.h.c. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1923.W. T. Williams 1, L. E. Bayliss 2 G Milligan 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1924.— Al. O’Neill 1, D. Begley 2. G. Milligan junr.. 3, A. Struthers v.h.c. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1924. G. Milligan 1, Al. O’Neill 2 AV. T. Wil lianis 3, AV. T. Williams v.h.c. Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1922. 1). 0. Smith 1. Al. O’Neill 2. Bull, calved since July 1. 1922.—T Miller 1, George Kelly 2. Bull, calved since July 1. 1923. Bowen and Wilson 1, G. Mi.ligan 2. F. H. Robbie 3.

Bull, calved since July 1. 1924.—D. Begley 1. J. W. Bates 2. C. F. Goorick 3. D. 0. Smith v.h.c. Bull, calved since July 1. 1924.—D 'g oy 1 G. Milligan 2. AV. T. W liams 3. C. H. Thompson v.h.c. FAT CATTLE. judge—Mr. AV. McGillivray Takapau One year steer, any breed. —AS Howard Booth 1. One steer, any breed, caive ' sme July 1, 1923.—AV. Howard Booth 1. One fat bullock, over 3| years.—Jonathan Holden 1 and 3, AV. Shrimpton 2 T. J. Thompson and Sons v.h.c. SHEEP. LINCOLNS. Judge—Air. A. J. Cameron, Paupare, Wairenga-a-hika, Gisborne. Ram, 30 months and upwards.—AV. Periy and Son 1, AV. Howard Booth 2, R. D. D. McLean 3. Ram, 18 months and under 30 months’.—AV. Howard Booth 1, R. D. D. AlcLean 2 and 3. Ram hogget, under 18 months.— AV. Perry and Son 1, L. R. SVilton 2 and ’3. Two rams, 18 months and upwards. —R. D. D. McLean 1. Three ram hoggets, under 18 months.—L. R. AVilton 1. Ewe, 30 months and upward, with iamb.—R. 1). D. McLean 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb.—R. D. D. AlcLean 1 aUd 2 * 1 . IV Ewe hogget, under 18 months.— Howard Booth 1 and 2, L. R. AVilton 3. Three ewe hoggets, under 18 months, bred and owned by ex hibitor.—AVm. Rayner 1, L. R. AVilton 2 BORDER LEICESTER. Judge—Mr. A. J. Cameron. Paupare, Wairenga-a-hika, Gisborne. Rain, 30 months and upwards.—O. Nelson 1 and 2. Ram, 18 months and under 30 months.—O. Nelson 1 and 2. Ram hogget, under 18 months.—O. Nelson 1 and 2. Two ram hoggets, under 18 months —O. Nelson 1 and 2. Ewe. 30 months and upwards, with lamb.—(). Nelson 1 and 2. Ewe. 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb.—o. Nelson 1 and Ewe hogget, under 18 months.—Estate late Goo. Elliot 1 and 2. O Nelson 3. Two ewe hoggets, under 18 months —O. Nelson 1 and 2. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judge—Air. A. J. Cameron, Paupare, AVaireuga-a-hika, Gisborne. Ram. 30 months and upwards.—R D. Douglas AlcLean 1. Ram, 18 months and under 36 months.—R. D. D. AlcLean 1. Ram hoggets, under 18 months.— R. D. D. AlcLean 1 and 2. Ewe, 30 months and upwards, with lamb.—R. 1). D. AlcLean 1 and 2. Ewe hogget, under 1R months.—R D. D. AlcLean 1. Two ewe hoggets, under 1.8 months, —R. D. D. AlcLean 1. CORRIEDALE. Judge—Air. T. Flannery, Masterton Ram. 18 months and upwards.— Wm. Rayner 1 and 3, N. G. Raynei 2, John Stringfellow v.h.c. Ram hogget, under 18 months.— John Stringfellow 1 and 2, AVm. Ray ner 3, N. G. Rayner v.h.c. Ewe, 18 months and upwards, with lamb.-—John Stringfellow 1 and-2. N G. Rayner 3. Ewe hogget, under 18 months.John Stringfellow 1 and 2, AVm. Ray ner 3 and v.h.c. RYELAND. (Unrugged and in natural condition.) Judge—Air. T. Flannery, Alasterton. Rani. 18 months and upwards.—E and L. R. Averill 1, R. R. Buddo 2, I Maurice Chambers 3 and v.h.c.

Ram hogget, under 18 months. —E. and L. R. Averill 1, 3 and v.h.c., Maurice Chambers 2. Ewe, 18 months and upwards, with lamb.—Maurice Chambers 1 and 3, E. and L. R. Averill 2. Dwe hogget, under 18 months. - ■ E. and L. R. Averill 1,2. ’3 and v.h.c, SOUTHDOAVNS. Judge—Air. Peter Cooper, Gladstone Ram, 30 months and upwards.-*-' James Knight 1 and 3, Hugh Burrell and Son 2. Bam, 18 months and under 30 months.—Hugh Burrell and Son 1 and 3, Janies Knight 2. Ram hogget, under 18 months.

James Knight 1,2 and 3. Two ram hoggets, under 18 months, —James Knight 1 and 2, Hugh Burrell and Son 3. . ,

Ewe, 30 months and upwards, with lamb.—Janies Knight 1, Hugh Burrell and Son 2. Ewe, 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb.—Hugh Burrell and Son L, James Knight 2. Ewe hogget, under 18 months.—Janies Knight 1, Hugh Burrell and Son 2, AV. Howard Booth 3. Two ewe hoggets, under 18 months. Janies Knight 1 and 2, Hugh Burrell and Son 3. Ram, 18 months and under 30 months, to be shorn not more than four weeks before the show.—AV. Howard Booth 1. A. Hunt 2. Ram. under 18 months, to be shorn not more than four weeks before the show.—James Knight 1 and 3, Hugh Burrell and Son 2. Ewe, under 18 months, to be shorn not more than four weeks before the show.—James Knight 1. \V. Howard Booth 2. Hugh Burrell and Son 3. SOI TH DOWNS. (Unrugged and in Natural Condition.) Ram, 18 mpnths and upwards.—A. Hunt 1, N. G. Rayner 2. AV. van Asch Kam hogget, under 18 months.— George Cotterill I and 3, N. G- Rayner Ewe, 18 months and upwards, with lamb.—George Cotterill 1 and 2, J. E. Lane 3. Ewe hogget, under 18 months.— George Cotterill 1 and 2, A. Hunt 3. Ram, 18 months and upwards, to be shorn not more than four weeks before the Show.—N. G. Rayner 1, George Cotterill 2. Ram hogget ,under 18 months.—A\. Howard Booth 1 and 3, N. G. Rayner Ewe. 18 months and upwards, with lamb.—George Cotterill 1 and 2, C. C. and B. A Hennum 3. Ewe hogget, under 18 months.—AV. Howard Booth 1, T. J. Thompson and Sons 2 and 3. ROMNEY MARSH. Judge—Air. R. Tanner, Longburn. Rani, 30 months and upwards.—AV. Perry and ‘Aon 1, G. E. Allen 2. J. E Hewitt 3 J. E. Hewitt v.h.c. Ram, 18 months and under 3 i months.—AV. Perry and Son 1 and 2. J. E. Hewitt 3, G. E. Alien v.h.c. Ram hogget, under 18 months. W. Perry and Son 1. 2 and 3, J. E. Hewitt v.h.c. Three ram hoggets, under 18 months. \V. 11. Buick and Son 2. Ram, 18 months and under 39 months, to be shorn not more thin four weeks before the Show. —W. Pepr? and Son 1 and 2. Ewe., 30 months and upwards, with lamb.—G. E. Allen 1. Ewe, 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb.—G. E. Allen 1. Ewe hogget, under 18 months.—G. E, Allen 1,2 and 3, J. E. Hewitt v.h.c. ROAINEY AIARSH (Natural Condition). Judge—Air. C. E. Corpe, Cunninghams Ram. 30 months and upwar-ls.—N. G. Rayner 1 Jonathan Holden 2. F. Hutchinson and Son 3.

Ram. 18 months and under 3t months.— H. 11. J. Alackenzie 1. Jonathan Holden 2 and 3.

Ram hogget under 18 months.- H. H. J. Mackenzie 1. AV. AVillis 2, Hugh AV. AVhite 3, Jonathan Holden v.h.c. Two rams. 18 months and under 3d months.—AVm. Rayner 1, F. Hutchinson and Son 2.

Three ram hoggets, under 18 months — AA T . A. Tod 1. Jonathan Holden 2, H. F. Beamish 3. Ewe, 30 months and upwards, wi h lamb. —Estate late Jas. Tod 1. N. G. Rayner 2. Jonathan Holden 3. F. Hutchinson and Son v.h.c. Ewe 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb.—N. G. Rayner 1 and 2. F. AV. Blatchford 3. Ewe hogget, under 18 months.—F. AV. Blatchford 1. Jonathan Holden 2, N. G. Rayner 3. Two ewe hoggets, under IS months. —Jonathan Holden 1. F. N. H. Beamish 2, AVm. Rayner 3. H. F. Beamish v.h.c. SHEEP JUDGING COMPETITION. Romnev Marsh judging competition. —James Tod 1, F. AV. Blatchford and C. J. H. Baker, equal, 2. FAT SHEEP. Judge—Mr. AV. AlcGi.livray. Takap.u Three shorn wethers, under 30 months, most suitable fop the English Market; down or Crossbred D-.wn.—T. J. Thompson and Sons 1, .1. E. Lane 2. Three Shorn AVethers. most tunable for the English Market; Lo-ngwo-.il o. Crossbred Longwool; Down Cross excepted.—A. Alillep 1, AW Mixw. 11 2. AV. Maxwell 3. Three shorn owes, most suitabl - fo” the English market. Down er C.'-ss bred Down. Down Cross excepted. T. J. Thompson and Sons 1, T. J. Tkonip son and Sons 2. Three shorn ewes most suitable foi the English market. Down or Crossbred Down.—T. J. Thompson and Sons 1 and 2, J. E. Lane 3. Three shorn wethers under 18 months, most suitable for the Engl s : i market.—T. J. Thompson an 1 Sons I. Jonathan Holden 2. A. Aliller 3. J. E. Lane v.h.c. Three shorn wethers, heavy wcigit. under 40 months.—T. J. Thompson an I Sons 1 and 3, Jonathan Holden 2. Three shorn ewes, heavy weight under 40 months.—Jonathan FL I.lon 1 and 2, J. E. Lane 3.

Three fat lambs, suitable fur ihe English market (ewes or wethers) longwool or longwool cross (Down cross excepted).—A. Miller I. Ji.n.iihan Holden 2-

Three unshorn sheep, funder 18 months, and being the most v..luab>y sheep, wool and mutton combined. \\ . Howard Booth 1 and 2, A. Aliller 3 Three unshorn sheep. 18 months and under 30 months, and Icing rhe mot valuable sheep, wool and mutton combined.—Jonathan Holden 1 and 2. A. Aliller 3. Three shorn wethers, niosi suit d i for the English market longwool or crossbred longwool; to be froz.n anl consigned to London bv the commit • for sale on owner’s account.—!. J Thompson and Sons 1. . Alaxwcll 2 and 3. Three shorn wethers, most suitabl? for the English market, down or <■/ ■>* bred down.—T. .1. Thompson and Son--1 and 2. , Three lambs, under three months, ewes or wethers, most suitable for the English market. —A. Aliller 1 and 2 Estate late Geo. Elliot 3, 1 • J- I--omp son and Sons v.h.c. FARMERS’ STOCK. Judge—Air. AV. McGillivray, Taka pan. Three ewe hoggets, bred and owne by exhibitor, longwool cross. - A. AlinCj l and 2. Three longwool cross breeding ewes four tooth or upwards, with la: b / age of lamb to be taken into consideration).—A. Aliller 1 and 2. Three shorn withers, over 18 months but not exceeding 30 months, in ' t I suitable for the English market Io: ? 'wool cross; down cross excepted.—A. Aliller 1 and 2.

Three shorn wethers. under 18 months, most suitable for the English market; down cross.—-A. Ali.lcr 1 and 2. Three shorn wethers. under 18 months, most suitable for the English market, longwool cross; down cross ex cep ted. —A. Miller 1 and 2. Three shorn ewes, over 18 months but not exceeding 30 months, most suitable for the English market, longwool cross; down cross excepted.—A. Aliller 1 and 2. Three shorn ewes, over 18 months, out not exceeding 30 months, most suitable for the English market: down cross.—A. Aliller 1 and 2. Three shorn ewes, under 18 months, most suitable for the English inark- t . down cross.—A., Aliller 1 and 2. Three shorn ewes, under 18 montlv ; . most suitable for the English inaik-L. longwool cross; down cross excepted.A. Miller 1. and 2. Three fat lambs (owes or wethers), longwool cross (down cross exccpt.-d). Ago must be stated at time of entry.— A. Struthers 1, T. Agnew 2. Three fat lambs (owes or wethers), most suitable for the English market. A. Aliller 1. J. C. Baird 2. A. Struthers 3, A. Ali.ler v.h.c. Three lambs (ewes or wethers), most suitable for the English market.— A. Struthers 1, A. Aghew 2, R. Alderman .8. HORSES. DRAUGHT. Judge—Mr. S. B. Grant, Papatotoe. Yearling colt, foaled since August I. 1924.—A. Gunn 1, R. D. Douglas McLean 2 and 3. Two-year-old colt, foaled since August 1. 1923.—Arch AlcLean 1, R. D. Douglas AlcLean 2 and v.h.c., D. O. Smith 3. Entire horse, four-year-old or upwards.—R. D. D. McLean 1, AV. B. Campbell 2, P. O. Ward 3. Entire hors© and two of his progeny. —W. B. Campbell 1. Yearling filly, fouled since August 1. 1921.—R. D. Douglas AlcLean 1 and 3. H. E. Sowerby 2. Two-year-old filly, foaled since August 1 ; 1923.—R. D. Douglas AlcLean 1 and 2. Three-year-old filly, foaled since August 1, 1922.— R. D. Douglas AlcLean 1. Mare, four-year-old or upwards.— W. R. Goodrick 1. Mare, any age, in foal or foal at foot. -A. Gunn 1. R. I). Rogers 2.

Mrs J. TV. Handcock 2, Mrs J. M. Murphy 3. hresh butter, made by a person who has never won a first prize for butter at any of the society’s previous Shows. —Mrs J. M. Murphy 1, Mrs L. Bowden 2, Mrs E. B. Giles 3. HAMS AND BACON. Judge—Mr. H. A. Wilson. Hastings. Ham, N.Z cured, smoked.—E. Vogtherr 1 and 2, Arch Ix>we 3. Side of bacon, N.Z. cured.—E. Vogtherr 1 and 2. Side of bacon and ham smoked.— Arch Lowe, Berkshire, 2. Side of bacon and ham, unsmoked.— Arch Lowo. Berkshire. 1. SOAP. Soap. 21b.—Mrs Goldfinch 1 and 2, 'R. M. Mclnerney 3. BREAD. Judges—Mrs A. Symes and Miss Baird, Hastings. Home-made bread, white.—Mrs E. A. Butcher 1. Miss Doris Kittow 2, Miss Eva Norris 3. Home-made bread, white, made by a person who has never won a priz© for bread at any of the society’s previous Shows.—Miss Eva Norris 1. Miss Doris Kittow 2. Mrs N. Ballard 3. Home-made bread, brown.—Mrs E, A. Butcher 1 and 2. Mrs Goldfinch 3 and v.h.c. HONEY. Judge—Mr; It. Dockery. Napier. Liquid honey.—H. Shepherd 1 and 2, L. Glenny v.h.c. Granulated honey.—H. Shepherd 1, L. Glenny 2 and 3. Beeswax.—H. Shepherd 1 and 3, L. Glenny 2. LADIES’ NEEDLEWORK. FOR AMATEURS. Judge—Mrs TV. Rayner. Masterton. Judge of Knitting—Miss Jamieson, Hastings. Best exhibit of fancy work (other than crochet or knitting).—Miss A. R McLean 1. Miss Nora IngroviMe 2, Miss Mina Ebbett 3. Handsomest and best worked cushion mounted.—Miss Marjorie TVellwood 1, Miss Freda Couper 2. Need’e painting in shaded silk.—Mrs F. C. Banks 1. Mrs Bert Welch 2. Miss E. Nightingale 3. Embroiderv in cotton or linen (white) —Miss Bertha Parker 1. Miss A. R. McLean 2. Miss A. B. Diincnn 3. Mrs Kent Martin v.h.c., Mrs D. Wilson Table cloth, nnen and solid combined.. —Miss Alice B. Cotter 1, Miss Man Ho not ema 2. bole embroidery fine.—Miss A. R. McLean 1 and 2, Mis| Bertha Parker 3. Embroidered nightdress.—Miss E Bonk« 1 and 2. Miss N. AT. Findlay 3 White richolicii embroidery.—Miss A !?. MoLcnn 1. Miss Aliee B. Cotter 2, Mrs M. Lynch 3 and v.h.c. Fancy work (white).—Mrs H. Me Donald 1. Miss Mariorio Wellwond.S; Mias A. R. McLean 3. Mrs Bruca Bcrrntt v.h.c. Farov work (coloured). —Miss Mina FbbeH 1. Miss Clam TTohona 2, Mrs F. G. Banks 3. Miss >Tnrnia Rynn v.h.c Cotton crochet edged or inlet tea <inth. Miss T. O. McCntchnn 1. Mnb F TT Havnes 2. Mrs A. H. Pope 3 '.Tics H. A. Smerdon v.h.c. Ton cloth coHon crochet, edged ot inlet.—Mrs H TV. Wnt«r S 1. Mrs A. H Pope 2 and 3, Miss H. A. Smerdon (VI ton crochet d’ovlov.—Miss Berlba i Miss T. O McCntchan 2 Mian v T. Harris 3. Miss Freda Couper Cotton crocket, other than tea cloth nr d’oylov.—Miss Bertha Parker 1 and Hmllengn Cun f n r section. Mrs H. TV Waters 2 and 3 Miss T. O. McCptchan v.h.c. The judge remarked tha|b the work in this class was wonderful,, P'ain sowin", in linen or cotton.— Miss A. R. McLean 1. Miss Maiy Miller ° Mrs W. F. E. Chapmah 3. Airs Bruce Barnett v.h.c. Bost hand-made frock for child undei 10 years.—Miss A. R. McLean 1, Mrs W. E. E. (ffianman 2. Miss Bertha Parker 2. Airs W. A. Edwards v.h.c* Shaded embroidery in silk.—Airs Bert Welch 1. Mrs E. C. Banks 2, Miss E. Nightingale 3. Daintiest evening camisole.—Miss Bertha Parker 1. Post worked camisole (white). —Miss A. R. McLean 1 and 2, Miss Bertha Parker 3. Miss N. M. Findlay v.h.c. Daintiest blouse, any k\nd. —Miss Bella Renata 1, Miss Mary Smith J. Fancy knitting in cotton.—Miss Janis Gilliat 1, Miss Georgina Hill 2 and 3, Miss M. Steed v.h.c. Buttonholes.—Mrs M. E. Clarke 1, Mrs M. Lynch 2, Miss M. Scott 3. Child’s knitted jacket, in wool.— Miss B. Shewan 1, Mrs Taylor 2, Mrs C. Highley 3, Miss M. Parker v.h.c. Child’s knitted petticoat, in woo!.Mrs E. M. Haynes 1. Airs TV. H. Learmonth 2, Ab s Taylor 3. t Infant’s jacket and bonnet, knitted in wool.—Miss Al. Esther 1. Alias B Shewan 2, Airs TV. H. Learmonth 3. Infant’s frock, knitted in woo!.Mrs T. R. Moore 1, Miss AT. Steed 2, Miss .1. Highet 3. Child’s frock, knitted in wool, to fit a child up to ten years.—Miss AT. Steed 1. Aliss Marion AlcQuire 2. Adult’s hand-knitted frock.—Miss A P. Williamson 1, Mrs A. F. Harper 2. Pair men’s socks, knitted wheeliftl* wool.—Airs D. Macdonald 1, Afiss AT. Drummond 2. Pair men’s socks, knitted 3-p!v fingering.—Miss Af. Drummond 1 and 3. Airs T Forde 2. NEEDLEWORK. (Open to Girls 17 or Under.) Pair socks, knitted with wheeling wool.—Miss Doris Falloon 1, Miss Hemainia Smith 2. # Pair men’s socks, knitted with fingering wool.—Miss Doris Falloon 1, Miss Ina Hutana 2. Knitted scarf.—Miss Haupai Hoerara I. Miss Agnes Keogh 2, Miss Martha Peakman 3. . « . Plain needlework.—Miss Kathenna Takim.ii 1. ATiss Constance King 2. White embroidery, cotton or drawn thread.—Miss Harata Hotere 1. Miss Tawai King! 2. ATiss J. Alunro 3, Aliss Hine Te Whaiti v.h.c. Embroidery in silk.—Miss J. Munro 1. Miss Ngareta Tuka 2. ATiss Hoana Tawio 3. Aliss Ellon Elliott v.h.c.

COMPETITIONS. Judge—Air. L. TV. Nelson, Auckland. FIRST DAY. Best pony driven bv a ladv.—E. H. English, ATona, 1, Miss Mollie Glazebrook, Sheila 2. A. G. Stead. Roney. 3. Leaping match for horses that have not wen a first prize in any leaping competition at any previous agricultural show, to bo ridden by male riders who have never ridden the first prize horse o r pony at anv previous agricultural show. (Male riders only).—W. James 1. Colin Raymond 2. A. Nugent 3. Leaping match for children.—John J. Drummond. Brown Bess. 1 : H. M. Blunden. Parakino. 2: G. Beatson 3. Ladies’ leapina competition.—Mrs P-nriie Vnllanco. Muritai. 1 : O. Nelson. Bine Moon. 2: Miss T. Rutherford, Kitty Mnchree, 3: T. V. Morrin. Curve, 4. Hamess horse (pacn and style).— Miss TV. Craven 1. A. Lean 2. Norman G.nllien 3. Hunters’ nomne+ition.—O. Nelson 1, Mrs Bnrne 2 T. V. Morrin 3, Sid Fitzgerald v.h.e.’ BENDING COMPETITION FOR LADIES t)R GFNTLEMFN. J. Lowo 1 Miss Kathleen Wood 2, Miss E. ATacNiven 3. SECOND DAY’S JUDGING. HORSES. SADDLE. Entire best calculated to improve the breed of sitil'llo horses.—S. J. Bailey 1. Two-yonr-old colt, fillv or gelding, the progeny of a recognised trotting sire.— James Marshall 1. J. McDonald 2.

Light-weight hack (mure or gelding), up to 11 stone. —Mrs T. V. Morri n 1, Miss Grace Twist 2, Miss A. R. Nelson Best appointed tradesmen’s horse and vehicle.--T. B. McGuire 1. DOGS. (Judge of Working Dogs —Mr W. Lumsden, Feilding.) Collie, rough-coated, dog or bitch, puppy, under 12 months.—o. W. F. Vogetherr 1 and 2, C. E. Brenehley 3. Collie, rough-coated, dog or bitch, puppy, under 6 months. —C. TV. F. Vogtherr 1 and 2, Q. W. Davis 3. Collie, rough-coated, dog or bitch, novice.—D. Ellingham 1, Mrs O. D. Barr 2, Mrs 11. J. Wall 3. Collie, rough-coated, dog, open.—A. W. W. Harper .1, W. J. Carberry 2, Mrs H. J. Wall 3. Collie, rough-coated, bitch, open. —E. Vogetherr 1, D. Ellingham 2, Mrs O. D. Barr 3, Miss Emo Morgan v.h.e.