AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 10908, 12 November 1898, Page 6

AUCKLAND AGRICULTURAL

SHOW.

THE OPENING DAY.

COMMENTS ON THE STOCK.

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION.

Patron: His Excellency the Earl of Ranfurly. President: W. Wesfcney. Vice-president C|. P. Hawke. Executive of the Council: S. J. Am bury, C. T. Barriball, H. Gillett, W. Greenwood, G. P. Hawke, .V. I. Hunt, M. M. Kirkbride, J. M. Metcalfe, J. Phillipps, W. Sharp. J. Udy, W. Westney. Show and Finance Committee: S. J. Ambury, A. Anderson. A. Atkin, H. A. Bell, P. Dibble. R. Dick, R. Hall, S. Hodge, G. B. Hutton. 11. 11. Kirkbride. W. McLaughlin. W. F. Massey (M.H.R.), G. Peacocke, John Phillipps, j. G. Rutherford, V. F. Kerr-Taylor. General Committee: Chas. Baker, Geo. Ballard, Lake Ballard, A. Buckland. W. Buckland, R. Carruth, F. L. Claude, W. Dibble, t. G. Ellett, W. Gardner, H. Gill, F. Gill, Isaac Gray, A. Harris, W. J. Ha.vr, .iun.. A. Kidd, J. S. Kidd. Every Maclean. T. H. llartyn, John Masspy, J. May. E. H. McKenzie. J. Montgomerie, H. 0. Nolan, H. Pilkington, J. A. Pond. F.C.8., James Scott. A. S. Thompson. John ldv, James Wallace, Kobt. Wallace. F. J. Wills, C. T. Wren, F. L. Wright. John Wyllie, E. Yates, and the Show and Finance Committee. Hon. Veterinary Surgeons: E. D. Halstead. E. B. Kinloch, and W. McFarquhar, M.R.C.V.S. Hon. Treasurer: A. 11. Grainger. Auditor: 0. B. V.aymouth. Secretary: Edwin nail. The Auckland Provincial Agricultural Association s Annual Show opened vesterdav, under very favourable conditions. The ■weather was excellent during the forenoon, a fine breeze and a cloudy sky making Potter's Paddock much more cool and pleasant than is usual at this time of the year; unfortunately. however, a heavy rain set in after two o'clock. It is gratifying to sec the splendid progress this province is now making in agriculture. The Auckland AgrieiiHiira' Exhibitions are the oldest in Xew Zealand, but compared with those of the South Island, their operations hitherto have been on a comparatively small scale. As long).go as 1843 agricultural shows were held in this province, and except for an interval of five years, shows have since been held annually. From the year 1848. to comparative recent times, annual shows were held under the auspices of the Auckland and Xew Ulster Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Reports of these shows in the olden days are remarkably interesting, not only as indicating the"' condition of agriculture, more than half a century ago, but in showing by contrast the enormous advance that has been made in conveniences, in implements, stock, and attendance.

The first show under the auspices of the old Auckland and Xew Ulster Agricultural Society, was held in 1843, but owing to the unsettled state of the colony, and the absence of several leading members, there was no show between 1843 and 1848. In 1848, however, a show was held, and since that date it has been an annual affair. There is still in existence a report of the show of 1850, which was considered a great success. It states that Robert Uraham received a prize of £3 for best cart stallion, D. Loekwood £3 for best cart marc, James Williamson for best yearling bull £1 10s, A. Stewart for best cow £3. Colonel Wynyard figures as the first prizetaker for merino ewes, and several other well-known names figure as prizewinners. It. seems that ill those days the Maoris were keen competitors. Hemi Uarini took a prize of 10s for best potatoes, Toniaft the first prize for cabbages, Hemi Kkitana 2s 6d for the best pumpkin. (Jolton, also a Maori, came in first for barley, and Maka was the proud possessor of the prize pig. The statement of the funds of the society, for the year 1850, illustrates very forcibly the small beginning of the Agricultural Association. The receipts are as follows :—Balance from 1849, £21 14s 8d ; subscriptions, 1850, £54 ; donations from Major Matson and Mr. George, 15s ; proceeds from sale of tickets, £9 19s : cash for lj acres ploughed, lbs. I The last item represents the amount received as the result of a ploughing match, which ■was held on Mr. Atkins' farm, near Tamaki, when Mr. Richard Taylor, of the Tamaki, gained the first prize for work done with a pair of horses, and William Knight, ploughman to Mr. Joseph May, of Epsom, won the second prize. The first prize of £3, for land ploughed with bullocks, was won by Jlr. John Wallace,of Tamaki, and the second by Mr. James Runciman, and the total receipts for the year, 1850, only amounted to £87 3s Bd, and the total expenditure to £69 9d, leaving a credit balance of £17 14s Bd. But in those days the area of land within 14 miles ot Auckland, in crops, pasture, or cultivated, was very small. The number of i acres ill crop was 8083, in pasture 509/, in ! wheat 243. in oats 795, in barley 134, in I potatoes 1066. The number of horses then was 725 ; horned cattle, 6803 : and sheep, 3280.

The report gives several other interesting items. It states, for instance, that in 1848 the upset, price of land was £1 per acre, that fa-nm servants received £18 to £20 per annum, with board ; labourers received 2s 6d per day ; working bullocks were £30 to £40 per pair ; saddle horses, £35 to £50 ; milch cows. £12 to £18 ; that flour was 18s to 25s per 1001b : mutton, 7(1 per lb ; beef, ditto ; butter, 2s 6d per lb ; cheese, Is 6d to 2s; white sugar. 7d to lOd pet lb ; wheat, 10s per bushel ; oats, 7s 6d. Compare the number of live stock in 1848, with the number in 1898. To-day there are in the province of Auckland,'64,l4o horses ; cattle, 308,000 ; sheep, 1.880.692 ; pigs, 60,000! The area under crops has also enormously increased. The latest returns for 1898 show that there are under wheat, 9000 acres; in oats, 35.200 acres ; in barley, 1100 acres; in maize, 11,700 acres : and in root crops, 29,500 acres. As to pasturage the area under grass in this province to-day. stands at 2,042.310 acres. . Such figures show what splendid progress has been made in agriculture in this province, notwithstanding the fact that every inch of pasture and arable land has had to be won from bush or scrub. It proves also how important is the work of the Agricultural Association, and how significant is any increase in the entries of our show.

Auckland is only just now beginning to develop its agricultural resources, and, if, during the past 50 years it litis increased its horses, cattle, and sheep by hundreds of thousands, and its area of cultivated land by millions of acres, what will be the development- in the future, now that the old bugbear of settlement Maori opposition— is practically dead, and much of the country opened up by roads, railwavs, and steamship communication. With hundreds of thousands of acres of good land still lying idle in the province, with the knowledge, that by gorse and certain grasses, the vast extent of gum lands can be turned-into sheep country, with an equable climate and abundance of watei, there seems at present no limit- to agricultural and pastoral development, and with such possibilities, it is palpable that the Agricultural Association has more important work before it than any other organisation in this country. The Auckland Agricultural Association are fortunate in having such grounds at their disposal as Potter's Paddock. The various sections were well laid out, the judging rings being within easy view of the Stands. The officers of the association were energetic in trying to make things run smoothly; but the arrangements foi collecting information regarding awards is faulty. There should be large boards in various parts of the ground on which the names of the prize animals in each class could be marked, and judges, as soon as they have given their decisions should hand in their decisions to the secretary, so that the press could collect its detailed information from one central point, and the public could see at any time by a glance at the board what were the names of the prizewinner*.

The entries this year total 1120, horses numbering 350. cattle 149. sheep 115, p i gs 36. The most important fact, however in connection with these figures, is that they represent a wider area and keenei competition than lias ever been known before. Gratifying as is the improvement in the show this year it is still to be recognised that, the public do not take so much interest in it as is evident even in the local shows of the South Island. The Auckland Agricultural Association needs to be greatly strengthened both by new membeis and new subscribers, so as to enable it to widen its scope of influence, and so as to encourage the more practical forms of agriculture and stock rearing. One important feature which is considered of great value among

the dairymen of the South should be reintro duced, that is the milking competition where not only is the quantity of mill taken into consideration, but its percentagi of butter fat, and its fitness for producinj butter or cheese. Such competitions hel] largely to show the best class of cow fo dairy purposes, and certainly show the im mense difference between some of the poo milkers kept in this province, and real gooi dairy cows. In the matter o certain breeds or cross-breed. o sheep, a powerful association couli do much towards encouraging further experi ments in the matter of wool-growing am freezing qualities; Many of the sheep showi as freezers seemed to be too heavy am coarse for Hie London market, and wouli certainly not pass the large Canterbur; exporters. In pigs, too, prizes might b offered for the best type of bacon pig This province is specially adapted for thi raising of pork, and yet it is behind mos other places in the manufacture of bacoi and ham, that is, in quantity at leastThere is a particular type of bacon pig re quired, and this is not found in the pitfeßenk shire, Yorkshire, or Tamworth, but rathei in a judicious cross, and prizes should cer tainly be offered for such' a cross.

Taking all things together, however, the show is a most excellent one. The number and quality of horses exceeds that of any other year, or any other show in the North Island. The fat cattle, especially the shorthorns from, the Gorton estate, could not be surpassed in New Zealand. Dairy cattle were not in great numbers, and though there were some good-looking animals in the pens, there is room for much improvement in this most important class of stock. The milking competitions suggested, which have been carried out here several times in previous ' years, would do much to strengthen this I section, and experiments in crossing certain breeds should certainly be encouraged. Horses are always a strong feature of the Auckland Show, and this year among the • 350 entries, there were some splendid animals. In hacks, hunters, blood horses, and draughts, | there were numerous classes. !

The number of visitors this year was no doubt considerably reduced owing to the rain which commenced to fall in the afternoon, or just when the sightseers were beginning to enter the grounds, but in spite of the rain the number totalled well.

The programme of the first day was got through satisfactorily. To-day, is, of course, the popular day, and the public's day. The programme offered is an attractive one. it includes hunting competitions for ladies and gentlemen, the grand paradß of stock, tan-dem-driving, sheep-shearing, and weightguessing, driving, and transferring bees, hunting competition for girls, leaping and saddling competitions for toys.

HORSES. . A- usual at the annual show of the Auckland society, the various classes in horses wore well filled, and some splendid animals were shown. In blood stock, however, the number of entries was disappointingly small, when the prominent position that Auckland takes as the home of the thoroughbred is considered. With such stud farms as Wellington and Sylvia Parks near at hand, and the other districts from which some of our best racers have come, it might reasonably be expected that the show of thoroughbreds would compare favourably with that at any similar exhibition in the colony. Such, however, is not the case, and this year the total number of blood horses was but seven. The absence of our leading thoroughbred sires may be ascribed to the fact that the horses are considered too valuable to run the risk of injury necessarily attendant upon their appearance at such ft large show as that held by the Auckland society, Then again, some owners are afraid that the excitement would prove prejudicial to the tomporament of their horses, while others refrain from exhibiting because they fear that the presenco of thoroughbreds of the higher standard will prevent tho classes from being well filled, and restrict competition tc a few. j As a matter of fact the opposite is the result, as the absence of our representative thorough- | breds has evidently no effect upon the number of entries, for the rings of thoroughbred stock at yesterday's show were far from representative, and, moreover, were numerically weak. In saddle horses the entries were numerous, and of good quality, every class being well filled, and competition throughout was keen. The special classes were also interesting, as some first-class animals were shown, while the hunters' classes were also •■ell filled, the harness horses of good quality and numerically strong; and the show in this connection equal in every respect to similar exhibitions lie'*! in any other part of the colony. Tho draught stock, if anything, showed an improvement, and farmers now appear to be more inclined to breed up to a higher standard than heretofore. The splendid stallions bred in tho South, which may be considered the Now Zealand home of the Clydesdale, and brought to the Auckland province, have undoubtedly improved the quality of the draught stock, and some of the rings at yesterday's exhibition would do credit to any agricultural show in the colony. And now a few details as to the individual exhibits in the various classes, dealing first with BLOOD STOOK. As we have stated, the entries in these classes were disappointingly small. For. en- 1 tires, three-year-old and upwards, there was but one entry. Mr. J. Black's Brigadier, who ; claims Auckland's old pride, Musket, as his I sire, and as dam the well-known Pungawera- ' went. Though showing evident signs of old 1 age, Brigadier carried himself well, and was I showo in splendid condition. In entire colts, ' a promising bay by Seaton Delaval, out of ' Leolant, shown by Mr. L. D. Nathan, was 1 preferred to the others in the class, which were i colts by Soult, claiming Lady Emmeline and Uressino as dams respectively. Mares in foal, 1 or with foal at foot, brought out a small class, Mr. "■Paul s Anniversary, sire Nordenfeldt, tC 15 863 ' was aw »rded the first prize, ™ <5 ' , e lmetl herself much better SorL^T' 1 { a daughter . of tlle old r^er Riinonni. t T more quality, and was much The vp*\ 1 gu Qt ' ier '" shoulder formation. ! .^^sas-ssafia exhibited by Mr.A.V. Phillips, was considered

SADDLE HORSES. In contradistinction to the poor show c blood stock, the entries in the various classc under the heading of saddle horses— o the most useful of the equine classes—wer numerous, while the quality was well main tained. In the competition among entires best calculated to improve the breed of saddl horses and hunters, Sir. J. J. Marshall's ohest nut Leolantis, by Leolinus out of Atlantis bred by the Auckland Stud Company, deserve special mention. Mr. Taylor's Lochnivar, b; Yellowstone, dam Envoy, was also favourable commented on, but the third entry in thi class, Mr. John Lennard's Favona, sire Regel dam Friendship, was considered to be to( closely allied to the coacher class to be on ai equality with the other exhibits. In mare it foal, or with foal at foot, Mr. T. W. Wood'i entry, alongside of which trotted a handsomi two weeks old foal, by Wilmington, wai specially mentioned by the judges as being r well-proportioned mare, that anyone coulc with safety breed from—" One of the few mares that can always be relied upon to throw good hacks," remarked Mr. W. Lingard (one of the judges) to a Herald reporter. The "three-year-old fillies or geldings" were not worthy of special mention, both colts being considered very plain. In two-year-old filly or gelding, Mr. Kenneth Morrison's Rangi, by Lochinvar, out of Dot, was preferred to a bay by Paddy's Land, dam Spot. The yearlings were a much better class. Messrs. Kenneth Morrison's Stella and Edwin Kelly's Dan, claiming Lochinvar and Fabulous as tlieii respective sires, were considered by the judges to show better quality than a promising bay by Pleasanton, out. o! Empress, exhibited by Mr. Charles Wigley. The first-prizetaker was several months older, and therefore more forward than the others. In the class for hacks (mare or gelding) up to 11 stone, 18 horses entered the ring, and rarely in Auckland has a bettor lot of horses showed their I faces off before judges at an agricultural show. i Mr. J. R. Martin's Hunkus, by Gladiator, was placed first after considerable deliberation on tho part of the judges, Mr. A. H. Storey's chestnut Larry, by the well-known sire Muskapeer, being a close second, and Mr. Nolan's . Paddy, a four-year-old son of Mr. W. D. I Holgatc's hunting stallion Paddy's Land, be- ! ing placed third. In 13 stone hacks another good lot of horses faced the judges. Prominont among this class was a taking bay by Ingomar from a Jfuskapeer dam, shown by Mr. Alec. Trotter. This horse was considered the best in the class, and was awarded the coveted red ticket The second .prizetaker, Mr. A. H. Storey's Speiler, was a good second, and these horses were considerably ahead of anything else in th'e class. Ip 15 stone hacks the ring was not a large ono, hut quality was present, and this more than counterbalanced any mjmeric.il defect in t.he class. Mr. Jas. Taylor's New Chum, a well-built hora>, claiming Leolinus as sire and Patch as dam, was considered superior to Mr. W. Hall's hand-ff-mo chestnut, while Mr. J. R. Martin's Billy Boy. a descendant of Bryan O'Lynn, was a good third. The' of the entries in this class do 'not call for any special mention, Con- 1

s'derable interest was manifested in the com. | petition-for best lady's horse, for which 15 hcrses, with lady riders, entered the ring. The class, on the whole, was a splendid one, ' and the riders sat thoir respective mounts • in an easy and graceful manner. It was some 3 time before the judges arrived at a decision, } Mr. John Burns' handsome horse Kalo, woll ridden by Miss Burns, being eventually award- ■ ed first prize, amidst the applause of the I spectators, who evidently approved of tho de- . cision. Mr. Thornton Walker's Princess, a , horse that showed considerable breeding, was a good second. Mr. George Dawson's Firefly 1 was third, and Mrs. W. R. Bloomfield's M'Liss 1 was fourth. The latter would have been higher up the list had it not lieen that tho hole's knees had been knocked about somewhat by rapping while taking part in tho hunta. Ponies were a fair lot. In the class for ponies (brood mare in foal or with foal at foot), ,vhat were considered to bo tho two best- horses in the r'ng were disqualified, because there were no indications that led the judge to suppose that the conditions of the class—as to the mares being in foal—were adhered to, and the awards went to Master Tom Hayr's bay pony Lizzie and to Mr. J. W. Tighe's Little Jessie. As stated, however, these were not the best animals in the class. In the class for cobs (mare or gelding) not exceeding 14 hands 2 inches high, the first-prizet-aker. Mr. F. L. Wright's Dandy, by Patchem, was considered one of tlw best cobs ever shown in an Auckland ring. The little one showed quality all over, was in splendid condition, and looked fit to curry any weight up to 14 or 15 stone. The others in this class were not considered to lie on the same plane as the winner. The boys ponies (in which the first prize was awarded to a well-formed black pony shown by Mr. James Taylor) was anothor good "lass, and the children's ponies were considered by the judges to be splendid types of that particular class. In polo ponies, the trio that came forward formed an uneven class. Mr. ai ' i? ® nome ! < l's Derrin, by Derringer, and Mr. KB. Simpson's Biscuit (which were placed first and second respectively) were at once singled out as being splendid' specimens of sporting ponies, but Mr. W. F. Auckland's topsy was passed over as being more of a cob than a polo pony. SPECIAL CLASSES. In the competitions that were included m-dei this heading, special mention deserves to be made of the splendid ring of cavalry horses that paraded before .the appreciative onlookers. Seventeen handsome horses were . brought forward, and aftei some cogitation the powers that be" singled out Mr. James I iaylors handsome bay by Leo'inus—an ani- j ma. fit to lace the ring at any agricultural show in the colony-for first honours. The : second-prizetaker was a handsome mare by j ! Othello, shown by Mr. H. 0. Nolan; while 1 the llurd-prizetakei was a taking ■ chestnut ■ exhibited by Messrs. -Smardon Bros. The I only fault about this horse was that his. feet ; showed evident- signs of work, and this, of ; course, told against him. In walking horse, 1 mare or gelding up to list (pace, style, and i I action to be considered), some very good horses came forward, somewhat of a surprise was j : experienced. It was generally thought that Mr. F. L. Wright's Cob, which had won in the 14.2 hands cla«s, would be placed, butto the surprise of all he was completely overlooked. The explanation was that, though he was a splendid specimen of the cob, lie was j greatly lacking in style, and as this was one of the special features to lie considered atcording to the catalogue, the jud?e had no other option than to disregard him altogether. ; Mr. A. H. Storey's Larry, by Muskapeer, ] which showed beautiful action, was placet! I

| first, and Mr. H. Bullock-Webster's Tory by f | Cap-a-pie, was awarded second prize. Tho s I latter was the best walker, but his style was f not up to the standard, and Mr. Storey's a hcrse, therefore, beat him in general points. HARNESS HORSES. In harness horses the entries most suited - to improve the breed of light harness horses " I included some splendid animals. Mr C. ' | Waterman's Pleasanton, by Electoi, 'out of s i Belle Robins, was preferred to Mi, W. J. I Greenwood s standard-bred American trotter ' | La Rue, while Messrs. Martin and Paul's 5 I Albert Victor, by Albert W., out of Yictorina, ' was a close third. The prizetakers showed splendid style in trotting, and the action of nearly all the horses in the ring was greatly | admired. With such handsome stallions in ' our midst, the quality of light harness horses should show a considerable improvement if 1 the owners of mares wish to attain an averj age standard with horses of this useful class. I Tramway and light spring cart horses call for no special comment. In pairs of horses I not under 15 hands 2in high, the property of i one owner, Mr. Alfred Kidd secured first j award with a handsome pair, claiming Victor ; and Australian as their respective sires? The j second were another nice-looking pair, being I by Orpheus, and exhibited by Mr. Alfred H. i Morrisby. In pairs of ponies Mr. W. G. I Rae's beautiful roans, by Prince Charming, I were preferred to Mr. G. W. S. Patterson's ■ handsome sons of Prince Charlie, and in this ! : class the competition was very keen. In ' horse, mare, or gelding, under 15 hands 2in, j , another splendid lot entered the ring. Mr. I ' James Martin's grey mare Nellie, by Duncan ' ' Grey, greatly pleased the cognoscenti by her j splendid action, and moved in a style that ' could not fail to attract the attention of the i judge. That she did so was proved by tho j j fact that she was awarded the red ticket, an i ; honour well deserved. Mr. A. White's Moti, 1 by Paddy's Land, was a good second, and Dr. ' Girdler's Chummy, by a Kentucky colt, was ' a close third. The latter was considered a I good specimen of the class, but he did not j show himself off to advantage, and neither j walked nor trotted as he should, and probably | could, have done. In the three-year-old class i suitable foi harness, Mr. Edwin Kelly's Swing, | claiming Pleasanton as sire, was very quickly j selected as tho best in the class, and there , were very few present who felt inclined to ' cavil at the decision. In pony (14- hands 2in), ! suitable for roadster trap, Mr. James Martin j again scored with his useful mare Nellie, Mr. ! James Taylor's Jubilee being a fair second, j but failing to show the all-round quality of ! the first-prizetaker. Some of the other en- i trante in this class were horses of splendid ' quality, but they failed to show themselves ! to advantage, and consequently discounted i themselves considerably in the estimation of ■ tho judges. The jumping competitions were j not decided yesterday. They will, as usual, i be made a feature of the show this afternoon, j DRAUGHT STOCK. I If the truth is to be written it must bo admitted that, taking the draught stock classes throughout, the improvement that one might

lie reasonably expected to look for, is not ti be found. Among the aged horses this is par tieularly noticeable, and shows that our far iners are content to leave the aged classes a; thoy are at present, and look to tho youngster to supply the improvement that should b noticeable year by year. Yosterday'B shov bore this out in an unmistakable manner, foi while the older animals wore of tho samf quality as those that have been sent into the ring almost every year, the youngor ones, ii is gratifying to noto, showed a marked im provemont. Referring first to the entires, four years old and over, three fair horses com peted. Mr. Willaim Taylor's Royal Con queror, well-known to patrons of local agri cultural shows, was awarded first prize. Roya Conqueror, who is now soven yoars old, secured the champion ticket at this and last year's Waikato shows. Royal Conqueror is a son of Lord Salisbury, who secured many champion events at Canterbury and Otago shows. Mr. W. Taylor's Botter Times, by Hard Times (another Southern horse), was a good second. In entires, three years old, the Woodlands Estate secured first and champion, with a well-grown, handsome son of Royal Conqueror and Violet, named General Gordon, which was undoubtedly the pick of the stallions. This horso showed plenty of bone, and moved in good stylo. There was : nothing in the entrants in the next class— year-old —except to say that Mr. W. Taylor's Royal McCormick, who claims Royal Conqueror as his sire, was placed first, and that this horse secured the champion ticket at the Pukekohe show, held in March. Mr. Thomas D. Reid's Darling's Pride, sire Salisbury's Pride (another Southern-bred horse), was the only entry in the yearling class. He is a \vell-fcrmed youngster, but a bad leg almost placed him out of court, but as the defect was not considered hereditary, he was awarded the red ticket. The geldings call for no special mention, and in the three classes the animals could have shown much bettei quality without being in any way above the usual standard. Mr. W. Taylor's mare Jeannic Deans, sire Clansman, dam Blossom, made her debut in an Auckland ring, and secured first and champion honours. This mare is a recent importation from the South, hailing from the Taieri Plains (Otago), where she was bred by Mr. Samuel Shaw, of Berwick, who now ranks as one of the foremost draught stock breeders of the colony. The marcs any age (winning horse Mr. W. Taylor's Gipsy) wore not a particularly brilliant lot, but the three-year-old fillies formed a handsome ring. The four entrants were all of good quality, but Mr. W. Taylor secured another first with Gowrie Maid, a handsome daughter of General Fleming, who has never yet been beaten at an agricultural show. If any defect could be found with this animal, it is that she is rather long in the middle. Perhaps in this class the best-looking mare! Mr. Taylor's Miss Deans, was thrown out by the judge for the reason that she appeared to be far from sound in the hocks. In fillies two-year-old, the decision of the judges at the Waikato show was reversed, Mr. W. Taylor's Viola (placed second to Jewel 111. at the country show) being awarded pride of place with Jewel a good second. The first prized taker showed splendid quality, and with a little more condition would very probably have been placed champion of the show In yearling fillies Mi. W. Taylor again scored, securing first and champion with Ruby another descendant of Royal Conqueror which was points ahead of any of the others. The pair of heavy draught horses were rather old • the teams of two farm horses suitable for farm work could have been shown to betteradvantage; while the two entrants in teams of three horses, suitable for farm work, might be classed as superior to any of the working

I draughts at the show. Heavy spring-cart horses, to be shown in harness and driven, were a particularly good lot, Messrs. C. Nifholls' Bonny and Andrew Parsons' Prince being splendidlooking animals. The second-pnzetaker ! (prince) had evidently just been broken in. I but with a little more age and condition would ! probablv have Deen preferred to the other. 1 In group of three horses (by the same sire) ! air W. Taylor's trio were greatly admired, I and would prove worthy opponents to any i animals exhibited at any agricultural show m I the province. They comprised the champion i entire, champion filly, and the two-year-old 1 colt and all claimed Royal Conqueror as i sire' The entries in the remaining classes i did not call for any special mention except I it be to say that in four-year-old geldings i suitable for town work, Mr. K. Morrison's j Victor wa-3 first; in the two-year-old class Mr. Gavin Wallace's Bob was superior to the other entrant in that class; while Mr. Archibald McNicol's bay foal was considered the best of Duke of Argylo's pair of youngsters. The competitions for best-kept farmers waggon, and best two-wheel turnout, excited considerable interest, and the judges' decision appeared to be received with favour by the spectators. SHORTHORNED CATTLE. There was a strong display of shorthorn cattle, particularly in the pedigree classes. Waikato exhibits were especially prominent, the majority of the winners being furnished J from the byres on Woodlands Estate and . Mr. William Taylor. To those who studied i the' awards, however, it was evident that the ] selections of the Waikato judges were being j largely upset by Mr. A. MeHardy, who had , sole responsibility in this class. An especially | noticeable point for comparison between the ! two sets of awards was found in the female | classes. The Waikato judgments gave the j female championship to Mr. William Taylor's Princess Freda, and yesterday Princess Freda was placed second to Snowdrop 111., from Woodlands Estate, while Mr. Taylor's yearling bull Leonora IX., beaten by Princess Freda for the Waikato championship, was selected over Snowdrop 111. for the championship of the Auckland show. A probable explanation is that the Waikato judges were unwilling tc give championship tickets to the youngest class of animals, while yesterday it was a remarkable feature of the display of shorthorns, and it speaks well for the future of the breed in the North that both the champions were found in the yearling classes, and it is worthy of note that in both cases the Waikato judgments were reversed, the winners of the Waikato championships being on the ground, but having to give way in the contest for the coveted place to tho younger animals. Taken all over, the turnout of pedigree animals reflected the greatest credit on the breeders of the Auckland province, and here and tliero | wore specimens of the breed that would come , out on the top rung of the ladder in any show- ! yard in the colony. This was noticeably the caso with the champion femalo, a sweet little |

) J roan heifer, just gone 15 months, which most . lovers of the breed agreed was rightly placed . over the older females in the tussle for the championship. In the aged bull class, the first I ticket wont to Woodward Brothers' Nonsuch, 3 i a red bull of immense substance, fine shapes, ' | and particularly strong on the head and ' shoulders. He is a son of Lord Nonsuch V., out of Vesta 11., and was bred by Mr. A. A. 1 Fantham. He deserved his place at the head 1 of the list, beating the first-prize winner at ' Waikato, Russell's Floris IV., from Wood- • lands Estate. In the two-year-old class tho premier place was given to Mr. Alfred Kidd's i Master Pat I. This bull, sired by Master Pat, • I and out of Marion, was bred by the New ; Zealand Land Association, and is a recent I j acquisition to Mr. Kidd, he having purchased I the exhibit at the Waikato show from tho then exhibitors, Woodlands Estate. The champion bull of the Waikato show, To Aute Duke, also from Woodlands Estate, was awarded the second ticket. In the yearling class there was no difficulty in picking the winner in Mr. William Taylor's Duke Leo, an 11month old bull of great quality and magnificent hindquarters. This, tho champion of the male classes, sired by Duke of Clydevalc, ! and out of Leonora V., does great credit to h°r j owner and breeder, Mr. Taylor, and is cer- | tain to be heard of again at the Auckland and j other shows. He is a bull which could not : fail to catch the eye of the judges in any show in these colonies, his only fault being j that when shown lie was just a little paunchy, ; probably from overfeeding. The second ticket was awarded to Roan Clyde, another | of Mr. Taylor's breading, by the same sire 1 and out of White Rose; a nice, even bull, ! which may be expected to turn out well. He . •was picked by the judge before Clydevale, als; 1 from Mr. Taylor's byres, the Waikato judg- ; ment in this case being again upset. Only two aged cows were shown, the leader being i. a white five-year-old, Snowdrop 111., from ; Woodlands Estate, a magnificent cow, which had leading honours at the Auckland show as a heifer, and has since been kept in the : very pink of condition. The second winner j was Princess Freda, a four-year-old roan, ! shown by Mr. Taylor, which the Waikato' j judges preferred to Snowdrop, but it is proI liable that a majority of those who took a i critical look round the stalls would be in- . clined to uphold yesterday's award. In the class for two-year-old heifers, the first prize ' j went to Leonora VHL, a half brother of ihp. i champion female, out of the tame bull (Duke ! ! of Clydevale), and with the same strain on i j her mother's side. The champion, as indi-' 1 cated, was found in the yearling class, this i beib Leonora IX., an eleven-month-old roan ; j bred and exhibited by Mr. W. Taylor. She was an outstanding winner in her class, the 1 other yearlings being unmistakably inferior; i in fact, no cattle-breeder in these colonies need desire to produce anything better. The second winner was found in Larkspur VI., a i roan of 15 months, sired by Waverley, out'of ' Larkspur IV., and bred at Woodlands Estate. The grade shorthorns were not numerous, but those forward were of a very good class, the , cows especially showing plenty of shorthorn ■ quality. I AYRSHIRE CATTLE. I There was a good show of Ayrshire cattle ■ and although the turnout might have been : I more numerous, there was nothing to be de- : I sired in the way of improvement on the stock shown. Mr. C. Dey and Mr. R. R e y. j : nolds .specially called on during the day 1 i to judge this class, the judge to whom the 1 1 work was assigned finding his hands full with i ' other classes. The aged bulls in the pedigree ! i section were a fairly good class, the best place : i being given t' Mr. W. T. Pellow's Marquis' of Lome; but the champion bull was found i in the two-year-old class in The Prince, from ! : Avondale Asylum Farm, a white-and-brown 1 i

I bull just on his wo /S y FloffS by Lord Kelbum and out i ~-oS b r oucht out in He is a high-cto animal, W feff I splendid condition, and ad eerU J rivals on the ground, in J awards in the S C Ss 'h T. P &orne's Violet- 11. and £ Lam tnds- Roseneath tatl cIM tion. They were very etas ly *« vio . the judges eventually great let 11. who scored on account of the leU of her udder. Jheawarf^e^J it the female c.iainpion»hip, llont par . thing else withm sight of tin " iy_ £ n „ The grade Ayrshire® were a remarUW » j. lot, some of them showing just slight cation of a mixture of Jersey

POLLED ANGUS.. The black-skinned representatives °„ mer . Aberdeen- breed were not y xce j] en ous, but even the outsiders we " • s types of the breed, and several of * were remarkable for the indications the) Rave of possessing a strong strain of the beAngus blood. The champion" four.dm the aged class, a five-year-old, Tj , • hibited by Williamson Bros., and bred by the New Zealand Land Association. He is a 1 er> thick, short-legged bull of great- s " and constitution. The second T ' ° , bulls went to Mercury, mother of the Land Association's breeding, sent to the slim the Kereone Estate. Another from the same byres took the lead among three-yea* bulls, this being Victor, a nice long bull, a son of Famous out of Sunshine, and bre the Kereone Estate. Among the females there was little difficulty in picking o champion—Surprise, bred on the Ivereone Estotes, being an easy leader. This is ai very sweet little heifer, and with a little filling out could be put into competition with the best of the blaokslrins in the colony. I here were no youngsters of the polled breed on the field. JERSEY CATTLE.

The strongest, show of pedigree cattle was that of Alderney, or Jersey, the classes being i all well filled with types of Jerseys that could hold un their head in any showyard. In the aged bull class the first prize went to Mr. W. Tapp's Puck, a fawn three-year-old, which was closely run for the premier place by Mr. C. Dey's Waikato Fancy. Puck, although he was not of the aristocratic 'Jersey typo, which was the conspicuous feature j of his opponent, had many strong points m his favour that the judges could not overlook, and he was awarded first place in his olass, and the male championship. In the two-year-old class the first place was given to one of Mr. C. Dey's exhibits, a son of the second prize aged bull, which lias been awarded first place at Hamilton for the past two years. Although shown by Ml'. Doy, this bull now leaves the Waikato district, having been sold for 15 guineas to Mr. Gould, Chrielchurch, before lie entered the showyard. In the yearling class King Bountiful, another of Mr. Dey's exhibits, was an outstanding winner, and it is worthy of noto that this little animal's sire came into second

place among the aged bulls, while his dam took similar honours iri the cow class. Mr Dey had the credit of the female championship, the award going to Sweet Pea 111, out of the imported cow Sweet Pea 11. by Dynamo, bred by Mr. J. Lo Brocq. 'An eight-yoar-old, Sweet Pea 111., was champion at Auckland and Hamilton in 1896, and has been resting on her laurels since. When shown yesterday her udder was simply norfeet, and since tho financial results are "the main inducement to breeders to nroduce good stock, this feature led the judgos to select her without doubt as the best female in the Jersey department of the show. She was not exhibited at Hamilton this year, and yesterday had the credit of beating the Waikato champion, Queen Bountiful 11., whioli on yesterdays judgment, got the second ticket in the cow class. In two-year-old and yearling heifers, Mr. Dey took the leading honours, his winner m the two-year-old class being last year s first prize yearling, Sweet bv\l a au?ll . ter °' the oh amnion cow, by the second prize aged bull. Pansy II the lead,ng yearling » Hamilton, was selected for the premier place in her class. Altogether the females were worthy of any showyard m the world, their coititution and milking qualities being all that the most exacting could desire. The youngsters were a promising lot, a pleasing feature from tile breeders point of view, the interest o" {he breeders being more wrapped un in the type Thete an ' mals , than in ~ th ° seniors The Grado Jerseys numbered about a dozen' all prominent for iheir milking qualitTe ' The two leaders m the aged cow cIL ll bury, English and Co.'s Fawny tl M™' Hon nf •n erse ", s B ? nnie) ww the wfoS: tion of milkers, showing that from the butter producer 8 point of view a cross of the ft blood is certain to produce irnnd L■ ?

mi , DAIRY CATTLE. the show ,° dairy cattle was very small judges an The "first animals COming before S juages. , !f first-prize cow, Amburv F™ cross,"had sjfpoiXd' alrirf 7 a J 'il? 0y SU hV, 6 f ° r m airy l )ur Poses, and bred by'^ by Mr. Robert HallTd \Vo£/r* enter? '' former lot being sired bv T r??,'' , the and the latter by Nonsuch. Onetf Mr exhibits was found on i rini 1 - . o<kll * have a deformed tit and 7 a ®'? atlon to ivlywenttoM^:^ir daMOrd -|

PAT CATTLE. The turn-out of fnt . , usual, and taken all round the thm?' 8 " ' han the opinion of old and^nif a . y Was - in butchers' cattle, the best thn 4u 3 U j ge? of has yet produced. The first nriJft n allow immense roan, & 0 by Mr eL, 0C 4 ,', an and bred and fattened in the Oot? d , All *' l ' trict, is believed to be thi i, ■ brid ß e <&' ever shorn in Auckland nLTa Ml ock of magnificent frame, and iIL, I bull °ek against a well-fattened bullo 'l f * Estate had no difficulty n 1 ™ leading award. The pen' Hun 3ff tlls and the fat cows wore better that "th* i** 1 * been or many years, a speeialW nP ey - !,ave exhibit being a pair of th™ 3 prom steers shown by M? LLT5 ear -° ld ">an Hiil. The entry of ,te was a ?' ° ne^ for many years, and the „,!,n rg6r t!l an high order. 1,16 1% was of a

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" Tailing away in number ing to M ® ' .eMmpensed for in the quality was more tian reoo P d ft lot of Bheep all round; „rf n s could well be seen in any being- " ned ln „ Commencing with Linpart of tie ° 101 g mon th the first award coin rams, unde • Barughi who exhibits a gOM f°tto Sal sheep of good const.tupen of threeOT, R. Seddon's pen tans tion ' W of eaualiy good sheep, ie exhibit a couple of eqii J s . 01 j y marred which '^?VSt P r of the pen, a" slightly by the third m must certain l y infenor anrnal, and in the judges' sumhave told aga worthy 0 mention, mlllg ■ UP " f'tmoni; the prize-winners, is that though not am S T Barr iball, the only failshown by Mr. • slightly bad in tip. 5 'over 18 months, a strong class, Mr. I a rMcßlwain claims first and champion, i , • „i whirh was bred by Mr. 0. 1. w lO ibaff being good in frame and wool, the TtKinV to tell against him being the fact f hi hwl been oiied, which is looked upon by MV-. C J. Storey who fills second place m this division The ram winning the first prize in the mder-18-months in the next class i..again the operty of Mr. J. Barugh, and is a good sheep in every way, and one that pushes he older rams for the championship. In the pen of three ewes, suckling lambs, Mr. J. R McElwain's lot contains the first and champion ewe, bred by the exhibitor, a really fine sheep, while the Rotorangi Estate takes the second award. Great competition ensued in the class for pen of three ewes under 18 months, the rival exhibitors being Mr. C. T. Barriball and Mr. Jas. Harriß, who take first and second honours respectively, while Mr. R. Seddon, who secured ho remaining award, was .lA represented by a capital pen-doubtlees . the judge would have been prepared to give all three pens a first had the option rested with him, so even were they in every respect. the allotment of honours in the class foi 10 ewes tinder 18 months, though consisting of two pens only, must also have given Mr. J. U. Williams a deal of trouble to separate them, the first eventually going to Mr. L. Ballard, and the second to Mr. William Thompson. Mr. J. R- McElwain once more takes premier position in tho pen of three ewe hoggets (shorn when lambs), both first and second prize-gelters being strong in wool, a remark that may also be applied to this exhibitor 8 pen of three ram hoggets, where, owing to lack of competition, only a second has been awarded. Leicesters wero by no means as strong as might have been wished in point of number, though what there were of them I wero a fine even lot; all true Leicesters. The whole of the exhibits penned were from the Woodlands Estate, tho first and champion ram over 18 mouths, a well-woolled sheep, with grand frame, being deservedly admired, while the ewe gaining first and champion, which was shown in the class for pen of three ewes suokling lambs, was another worthy representative of the type. Romney Marsh, in which Mr, Joseph Barugh again figured prominently, were also a grand lot, tho hoggets being particularly wollgrown. This gentleman exhibited the winner of the first and ohampion in rams ovei 18 months, first in rams under 18 months, and first in the pen of three ewes under 18 months, white' the first and ohampion prize • in the pen of three owes (suckling .ambs) wont to Mr. W. S. Allen, the only exhibitor ill this class. The judge of Shropshire Downs had every reason to enthuse over tho lot brought under his notice, those shown by Mr. F. W. Burnett being exceptionally good, and of quite the newest type, the wool growing more down in the points in place of the clean head formerly in vogue— more like the merinos, and preferred by many prominent breeders. The first and champion ram, Tho Typo (over 18 months), by Darlington Reserve (imp.), dam by Proxy, is in every way an up-to-date animal, while tho champion ewe, which comprises one of a pen of three ewes (suckling lambs), is thoroughly typical of th» new order of Shropshire Downs. Both are the property of Mr. Burnett, who also exhibits tho first prize sheep in rams under 18 months, and in pen of three ewes undoi 18 months. Fat sheep were in every way up to the standard, the pens of five ewe or wether lambs (suitable for butchers' purposes), and of five Down or crossbred lambs (suitable for freezing), the property of Mr. F. J. Wills, and winners of first award in their respective classos, being exceptionally good. In the class for pen of five wethers, suitable for butchers' purposes (30 months or under), the principal award goes tc Mr. Geo. Ballard, while Mr. Thos. Coates, who takes second and third in this division, is represented by a fine pen of five wethers, suitable for butohers' purposes (any ago), for which he is allotted a first. The same gentloman is also successful in placing to his credit the two principal awards in the class for pen of five sheop suitable for freezing purposes (live weight not to exceed 1251b), in which Mr. G. Ballard takes third. The Waitoa Estate sends down the two successful pens of 10 crossbred wethers suitable for freezing purposes, and Mr. C. Day is the exhibitoi of the pen of five ewes that take first award in the class for five wethers under 18 months, suitable for freezing purposes (live weight not to exceed 1251b), in which the pens belonging to Mr. Thos. Goates were placed second and third. In all cases the sheep penned were in every way suitable for the purposes indicated in the conditions of entry, and were most favourably pronounced upon by the judges.

PIGS. Pigs were a little stronger in number than in 1897, there being 36 exhibits, as against 29 at the previous show. Berkshires, as might have dooii anticipated, were best represented, ana as a whole were of decidedly good quality. The first and championship in boars, any age over two years, went to Mr. Thomas R. Clow's Englishman (by Marmaduke, dam Adele), farrowed July 7, 1894. The champion boar bears all the distinctive marks of the true Berkshire, and is splendidly bred. Mr. H. and J. Binsted's breeding sow, Cissy (by Hector, dam Duchess), winner of the tot prize, and a certificate oi special merit in the class for breeding sows, any age (in pig), is also full of merit, and a characteristic Berkshire. Others worthy of special mention arc Mr. A. Kidd's boar, in olass under two years, Messrs. Woodward Bros.' boar T5? Deemster, in class under one year! and Mr. E. H. Kelly's sow, winner of the first award in the class for sow with litter of pigs of not less than six, ago of litter not a° v Ce vJ W ? ™! 13 ' In Yorkshires Mr. A. V. 1 hup 8 Snowball is a very fair pig, though hardly of special merit, but more deserving of notice is the sow Snowflake 11., exhibited by Mr. R. Nicholls, in the class under nine months; she being of good symXVH I mklngS of a really first-class pig. Both havo been awarded first prizes in their respective classes, there being however, no competition in either instance. In v classes for any other breed, Mr. W fe U wh,V G h . ltS • Imworth1 mworth bow and sow! WvlL'l a i ga " nr ?' ? nzes ' Mr " VVyllie < nrst prize pig in the class for ffiS"? l' l,r P i (live weight not to exceed iMIb) is well-bred, well-fed, and the nice handy weight 0 1291b, while the nrinctoal ~ in the classes for bacon pigs' owned by Mr Thomas R. Clow and Henry wllson BftV " -Si

DAIRY PRODUCE. by points, the judge, Mr A Busek ' ma for finish ™i- Ul > salt, and 10 Avails, ivorthcotn wilt, S" ."*» to Ml'sto Mrs. E. Henwood W POmts 5 the third Points, and the fourth toT°ri -Manure,va, with 90 points In th layt ?' the same produce, open to all It 'ik r did not come m t';!. c' > 'he exhibits Gained by the iLt n standard atobtained being 91' T*' 7 6 points Omaha; Mrs! R. Graham nt ,™od, second with 91 points ti, °^ u hu, being classed by the judge obtaffi 7 l° We3t grade a few samples were ftZd t omt8 ' but Worthy of grading Unfn t 0 be scarcely agement were onfy able toT ,^ 6 man " of the grading on the nmo i results stewards took a full K 6am PK but the which can be obtained bv inu C f , result > titors from the secretary nf n li! rest . e<] "'■noenumber of entries wafL° i® Bhow - Th some complaint that the rS' there was display as made was notT™. hicb the {?. to be hoped Kv q .1 8mtabl8 - It Show Committee will L ,^ hcr y?ar the 'M. to cool down h ™ the '- wa 7 to use perishables are exhibited Th m ioh the on\r P afe ted ftbow^m 6 : »ofc tend Point of view. In n JI , an educational Quality of butter, Prove the t Ql > it was neLZft or „ an her probe conversant with J°r 0 produoer to us what the point? 6 def l otß «d thTwS SStt» Pertaining" ml B *"*®* cards SffSA&ft'S

figure. ThTt^T^^Ss.'-' tain 25 points, be firm 5)3 tfcWp too hard and dry. The ri present should not bo too l, 0p! « dant, but must be not possess a milky «?JS must not be overworked* remain unbroken. Ten „ . 1,18 Srtni^t" given for colour, if this Slfel not too pale nor too deep P ?H '3* streaky or patchy, neither have too dull nor * * peannoe. Ten points when evenly distributed »t,j ßlVea f» solved, and the quantity K limits. For finish in ' reaJ ?*. when the butter was neatly in a neat package® W^~ with clean white parchm3 « ■ the case of prints or roll* li^ pet i M — well shaped and neatlv L n 'CI? white parchment p,,„ TuW * & were hardly every realised was practically an idea) st 5 let -ft? IMPLEMENTS, VEHlOrvo H? local industS ' . The show of implements, veS, ' industries is as usual interested kid a prominent and not unim port ° S ', £* the show. The exhibits of 2 Htert vehicles include such «1 Messrs. Cousins and Cousins £ •W a Arthur Yates and Co., seedsrfP* "Wiimplements; E. Leßoy, tents- M ""N" Company reapers and ' mowers; T. and S. Morrin, mo !?i J l * chaff-cutters, cultivators etc • P Atkm buggies, roadsters, eig s > John Burns and Co., nffl mowers, drills; BeaneyandSon, Sn

implements; a. rorter and Co «r N tivators, harrows; Mason, Strut C*.' ' dairy machinery, ploughs, wTm gorators; Robert Vause, m Hamson and Gash, phaetons H. A. Neilson, phonograph' AW ? George, agricultural tray, reapers and binders, nlm,,^^ vatore, harrows; Kempthorae pS : *' : Co., manures, bones, farmed' IS®!' «<! : New Zealand Loan and Mercanl'l ' harvester, hay-rake, mowen, woo cultural seeds; E. Erickson phon Sorter and Co., reapers and bindeS 5 W-self-locking fences, etc.; EHaA °S ploughs, subsoilers; W. A. ]£* .gasoline stoves and lam! ,•'<<! Mackie, Oxenham's patent tank fir,-*' , 4 Blackwood, exhibit of patent in?®'/! tilatmg ridging, Parker's patent fa?'!®' ten; J. E. Taylor, patent hS? gistenng weighing machine; Thomt B ? Hawke b patent attachment for u!M The exhibits in the " local ment of the show, may be mention^tW' Messrs. E. Reynolds and and roadsters; C. F. Cooper sadHU?' ness; Glen Vox Wine ComS exhibit of New Zealand wineT W » matt display of roses, nursere stod > JBletcher, Humplireys, and Co cider in bulk and tattles; ]ET fiSIS and magazines; T. S. Skeates, raddled harness; W. Morgan, saddlen .Ji™ George Smerdon, bread; Bagnallßrotfe Co., patent butter boxes and fruitw!?' G. W. Bmney and Son, Quibell's S jl ! disinfectants, toilet soaps, etc,; land Farmers' Co-operatiTe Canterbury (Limited), imperial calf fcS» Parkinson, confectionery. An eitAK ties of exhibits in the implements, and local mdustiies classes will apnea S next issue. n^uioar

SUNDRIES. ' The show of home-made bread tuj ah, was not so large as usual, but thecualiw the exhibits, especially the home-ids scorn was found to be much beta thai in 3 years. The samples of jams werealso U but the few samples forward were of mm quality, and the judge had some dffiE placing the awards. There was a big i, of smoked and green bacon, tie Mt of ft. prizes going to the Taranaki Bacon Facte New Plymouth. ■"

PRIZE LIST, . '; v HORSES. BLOOD STOCK. "J.'! Entire, three years old and upward: J, Black's Brigadier, brown, aged, sire Uriel' dam Pungawerawera, 1. ' Entire Colt, yearling: L. D. Nathan 1 !-i, bay, sire Seaton Delaval, dam Leolant, 1; W. Walters' — bay, sire Soult. dam Wj Emmeline, 2; W. Walters' -, brown, are Soult, dam Cressina, 3. Mare, in foal, or with foal at foot: Walter Paul's Anniversary, bay, aire Nordenleljl, dam Sister Agnes, 1; Norman McKemie's Somena, aged, sire Somnus, dam Eowens, I Filly, yearling: A. V. Philip's Connie, black, sire Orestes, dam Coryphee, l, : i//; SADDLE HOUSES. .•£ '•> Entire, best calculated to improve'(li breed of saddle horses and hunters: F.J. Marshall's Leolantis, chestnut, sire Maui; dam Atlantis, 1; William Taylor's Lochia®, chestnut, sire Yellowstone, dam Envoy, 2, Mare, in foal, or with foal at foot: T. W. Woods' —, by Wilmington, 1. JffiFilly oi Gelding, three years old, suitable fop raddle: Mrs. J. Martyn's Major, lj Jas. Lindsay's Tommy, sire Grip, dim Pol;, 2. Filly or Gelding, two years: Kenneth Morrison's Rangi, bay, sire Lochinrar, dm Dot, 1; H. 0. Nolan's —, bay, sire Paddy's Land, dam Spot, 2. ' ■ Yearling: Kenneth Morrison's Stella, fill Lochinvar, dam Dot, 1; Edwin H. Kellf'i Dan, chestnut, 6ire Fabulist, dam Fanny, 2; 0. F. Wigley's Viking, bay, sire Pleasantoßi dam Empress, 3. Hack, Marc or Gelding, up to list: J. »• Martin's Hunkus, black, sire Gladiator, dm Fair Helen, 1; Alfred H. Storey's Liny, chestnut, 6yrs, sire Muskapeer, dam Cl®?i 2; H. 0. Nolan's Paddy, black, 4yrs, art Paddy's Land, dam Spot, 3; K. Sheplerdi Laddie, dark bay, aged, highly commended. Hack, Mare or Gelding, up to 13st:Ai® Trotter's Captain Beasley, bay, 'PV*? Ingomar, dam by Muskapeer, 1; Alfred a* Storey's Spoiler, 7yrs, 2; Geo. A. Bowman's Glen, 4-yrs, sire Perfection, dajnßeas, 3; H. 0. Nolan's Peri, brown, aged, Othello, highly commended. ' Hack, Mare or Gelding, up to lost! •I®' Taylor's New Chum, bay, sire Leolinus, OM Patch, 1; Wm. Hall's Jack, chestnut,?. J. _ R. Martin's Billy Boy, chestnut, .® Brian O'Lynn, 3. ■~ > Pony, Entire, not exceeding 13 bands: ■ W. Tighe's Sir Hercules, dark brown,.W sire Little Tom, dam Mountain Jla4 i J. R. Walters' Merry Lad, grey, 2yfi) Merry Leigh, dam Kitty, 2. 4i>;. Pony, Brood Mare, not exceeding 13 MJ in foal or with foal at foot: Hayr's Lizzie, bay, aged, 1; J- W. W' Little Jessie, 2. ' , _■'« Cob, Mare or Gelding, not _ ewrfW' hands 2 inches: F. Luard Wrightsi* bay, aged, sire Patohem, dan CW| '' H. 0. Nolan's Roanie, roan, syrs, sr?-®. Boy, 2; W. Rogers' Mayfly, bay, Wh Boy's Pony, Mare or Gelding, J lo ' ing 14- hands: James Triors « black, eii'e Merry legs, 1; Wilha® .f ' . Dolly, bay, 6yrs, 2; Paterson and CM ? Bell, grey, syrs, 5. „ . rt . Child's Pony, Mare or Gelding; ® ceeding 12 hands: A. C. Caugheyß black, syrs, 1; H. T. Gorrie's Andy,»»»' 2; H. T. Gorrii's Joe, brown, 3. *»£ Polo Pony, not exceeding M 1® l « able of carrying from lOst to 12st 21b. ■ Bloomfield's Den-in, bay, sire DetnijiL', E. B. Simpson':! Biscuit, brown, 'Pi, Walter F. Buckland's Topßy, bay, ageo,*

SPECIAL CLASSES. •/ ' Horse, Mare or Gelding, Rivalry purposes: James Wo' 8 Uium, bay, sire Leolinus, 1, VnY-SnjiP Peri, brown, aged, sire Othello, "> tdon Bros.' Pat, chestnut, sire IfB o®"'0®"' to Walking Horse, Mare 01 Geldiflgi Pj ; list, pace, style and action to he MB® . .-.jj A. H. Storey's Larry, chestnut, bp, Muskapear, clam CMfefly, li & ■? jut Webster's Tory, bay, sire Cap-» - i. jNancy, 2; Dr Somerville's Nip, sire Natator, 3. „ ... . jnfca Lady's Horse, Maro or Gelding ifo]. Burns' Kalo, black, 1; Thorntai twjr,. ker's Princess. 2: George Dawson! ~j.A 3; W. R. Bloomficld's M'Lfe, very . commended. ■ ?'£. LEAPING MATCH. _ • A, .A prize of £2 for the horso wbic JLJJ highest bar, not less than 4ft from W • «jy Three trials are allowed for oacll I. ■ ; bar. Second prize, £1. . . ff, & Harold Crowther's Dick, ' >;■ >■' Caminer's Ingarar.gi, dark bay. 2. , s / HARNESS HOUSES. _ %gj. To be shown in harnoss and ,''"ft li{M tire, moet suited to improve the iSjLjiitot, harness horses: C. Waterman s J, aire Elector, dam Belle BobinSj, Greenwood's La Ruo, standard-brecl»yj c j ( j | trotter, 2; Martin and Paul's Albert sire Albert W., dam Yictorina, 3. Wjjgi9 Pair of Tramway or Light Spr" l ! Horses, Mares or Geldings: ■ Jftfij Bros., 1. gel} . Light Spring Cart Horse (Mw? « S. ing): E. Wilson's Paddy, * , Co.'' Whitley's Dick, 2; Hancock Sarsaparilla, 3; Alfred Kidd s Kw?j. v ft; Pair of Horses, not under 15 the property of one owner: All' , Vick and Australia, sires Victoi $ - Kan, l; Alfred H. Morrisbys Princess, sire Orpheus, dam Men Pair of Ponies, not exceeding 1" . . Vfl0) W. G. Rae's Jack and ML.' n & Charming (imp.), dam Dolly, 1> . print* Patterson's Dick and CiiuHiniVj n j XT---Charlie, 2; Mrs. Wigmore's Pirate ; D : y Horse, Mare oi Gelding, not under 2in: James Martins' Nellie,, sii* -po{> [ Grey, 1; A. A. White's Moti, sf T # Land, dam Macfarlane, 2; Dr. «• . • ;

. rii ..ittniv sire Kentucky colt, dam Peb-, jjjsClm nibble and Butler's Mascotte, Biro ; l" 01 ' dam Fanny, highly commended. _ CSr Mare °? Gelding, to be driven in 1 . meed action, and general r-ppear-'nclfto' S considered: Edwin H. Kelly's * n • kqv sire Pleasanton, dam Jlora, i; Duncan's Miss Emerson, brown, fire Sn I >m lto^ rk mare = 2; W .1, Swop's Waitekaun, grey, sire La Ilue, I, m Yum Yum, 3. d> ° SPECIAL CLASSES. Siiiv or Gelding, three years old, suitablo 1 ? harness: Edmn H. Kelly's Swing, bay, L Pleasanton, dam Flora, 1. Pony Mare or Gelding,' not exceeding 14 , j.Vin suitable for a roadster trap James Afartin's Nellie, grey, sire Duncan Grey, 1; Junes Taylor's Queeme, grey, sire Feve, dam Performer mare, 2. r dkacgut stock. Entire four years old and over: William moor's' Royal Conqueror, bay, sire Crown JS, dam Fanners Fancy, 1; William trior's Bolter Times, bay, sire Hard Times, A m Jean. 2; W. and G. Winstone's Duke of Arevle dark brown, sire Argyle. dam Joss, 3. Entire, three years: Woodlands Estate's General Gordon, bay, sire Koyal Conqueror, Ham violet, 1 and champion. Entire, two years: William Taylor's Royal ■\lcCormick. bay. sire Royal Conqueror, clam Christina F. McCormick, 1; C. Fitzpatrick's Young Champion, light bay, sire Ivanhoe, dam Kate, 2. i Entire o.' Gelding, yearling: Thomas D. Keid's Darling's Pride, bay, sire Salisbury's Pride, dam Darling, 1. Gelding, three years: Archibald McNicol's __ bay, sire Duke of Argyle, dam Blossom, j.' Gavin S. Wallace's Bob, light bay, sire Ihike of Argyle. dam Blossom, 2; William Douglas' Champion, roan, sire Lord Glasgow. dam Prince Arthur mare, 3. Gelding, two years: Gavin S. Wallace's Puke, bright hay, sire Duke of Argyle, dam Blossom, 1: Kenneth Morrison's Major, bay, E ire Duke of Argyle, dam Madam, 2. Gelding, any age, to have been regularly worked: W. and G. Winstone's Captain, 1; Kenneth Morrison's Victor, bay, sire Royal Conqueror, dam Kale, 2. Mare, any age, in foal or with foal at foot: William Taylor's Jeannio Deans, brown, sire. Clansman, dam Blossom, 1 and champion. Mare, any age: William Taylor's Gipsy, lire General Floining, dam Bay Gipsy, 1-; Thos. Wyllie's Molly, bay, sire Salisbury's Pride. 2. Filly, three years: Wm. Taylor's Gowrie Maid. bay. sire General Fleming, dam Lass 0 ' Cowrie, 1: Archibald McNicol's — bay, sire Duke of Argyle, dam Maud, 2; Avondalo Asylum Farm's Lassie, grey, siro Young Matchless, dam Blossom, 3; W. F. Massey's —. highly commended. , Filly, two years: Wm. Taylor's Viola, bay, sire Royal Conqueror, dam Violet, 1; Wm. Taylor's Jew.l 111., brown, sire Royal Conqueror, dam Jewel 11.. 2. Filly, yearling: William Taylor's Ruby, bay, sire Royal Conqueror, dam Gem, 1 and champion; William Taylor'6 Jessie Deans, bay, sire Better Times, dam Jeannio Deans, 2: William Taylor's Royal Christina, bay, giro Royal Conqueror, darn Christina F. MoCormick, 3; Archibald McNicol's —, bay, eire Duke of Argyle, dam Maude, highly commended.

Pair of Heavy Draught Horses, Mares or Geldings, the property of one owner, suitable for town work: J. H. M. Carpenter's Dobbin and Prince, 1 and special. Team of Two Farm Horses. Mares or Geldings, the property of a bona-fide farmer, suitable for farm work: William Taylor's —, browns, 1; J. C. and T. H. Bryant's Jess and Darling, blacks, 2. Team of Three Horses, Mares or Geldings, the property of a bona-fide farmer, suitable {or farm work: W. F. Massey's —, 1; Richard Kicholls' Dandy, Duke and Captain, bays, by Salisbury's Pride, Emperor, and Robin Adair respectively. 2. Heavy Spring Cart Horso, Mara or Gelding, to be shown in harness and driven; C. Kicholls' Bonny, black 1; Andrew Parsons' Prince, dappled bay, 2: A. G. Rowles' Prince, grey, 3; J. H. M. Carpenter's Captain, bay, highly commended; Joseph Barugh's — commended.

SPECIAL CLASSES. Champion Entire. Open to entires taking first prizes: Woodlands Estate's General Gordon.

Champion Mare. Open to mares taking first prizes: William Taylor's Ruby. Group of Three Horses, consisting of one yearling, one two-year-old, and one thrce-year-old. the progeny of one stallion: William Taylor's —, sire Royal Conqueror, 1. Pair of Heavy Draught Horses, Mares or Geldings, three or four years old, suit-able for town work, the property of a farmer: William Taylor's Gowrie Maid, bay, sire General Fleming, dam Lass o' Gowrie, 1. Gelding, four years old, the property of a farmer, suitable for town work: Kenneth Morrison's Victor, bay, sire Royal Conqueror, dam Kate, 1.

Filly or Gelding, two years old, by Duke of Argyle: Gavin 8. Wallace's Bob, light bay, (lain Blossom, 1. Yearling, by Duke of Argyle: Archibald McNicol's —, bay, dam Maud, 1. Best Kept Fanners' Waggon, horses and harness. Waggon and harness to have been in use at least six months: J. C. and T. H. Bryant, 1. Best Two-wheel Turnout (Horse, Trap, and Harness). Trap and Harness to have been in use three months, and to belong to a bonafide farmer: Wood Bros., One-tree Hill, 1; T. W. Woods, Mount Smart, 2.

CATTLE. PEDIGREE SHORTHORNS. Bull, any age: Woodward Bros.' Nonsuch, 1; Woodlands Estate's Russell's Florist IV., 2; Thomas D. Reid's Waverley, 3. Bull, two years or under, calved since July 1, 1896 Alfred Kidd's Master Pat 1., 1; Woodlands Estato's To Aut« Duke, 2; William Taylor's White Duke, commended. Bull, yearling, calved since July 1, 1897: William Taylor's Duke Leo, 1 and champion; WiFiam Taylor's Roan Clyde, 2; William Taylor's Clydevale, highly commended; Woodlands Estate's Earl Viking, commended. _ Cow, any age over three yoars, in calf or in milk: Woodlands Estate's Snowdrop 111., 1; William Taylor's Princess Freda, 2. Cow or heifer, in calf or in milk, three Tears old, calved sinco July 1, 1895: Woodlands Estate's Queen, 1. Heifer, two yoars old, calved since July I, 18%: William Taylor's Loonora VIII., 1; Woodlands Estate's Larkspur V., 2. Heifer, yearling, calved since July 1, 1897: William Taylor's Leonora IX., 1 and champion; Woodlands Estate's Larkspur VI., 2; William Taylor's Pansy, highly commended; Woodlands Estate's Buttercup 1., commended.

Bull, any ago: William Gray, 1; R. Oarnith's Davey, 2. Cow, any age, in calf or in milk: Alfred Kidd's Princess, 1; Alfred Kidd's Ida, 2; Ambury, English, and Co.'s Nellie, highly commended; Woodward Bros.' Sarah, commended,

Cow oS- heifer, three years old, calved Since July 1, 1895: Alfred Kidd's Seanette, *i William Gray's Nanoy, 2. Heifer, two years old, calved since July 1- 1896; Robert Hall's Loura, 1; Robert Hall's Snowflake, 2; Alfred Kidd's Norah n., highly commended; William Gray's fancy, commended. Heifer, yearling, calved sinco July 1, 1897: Robert Hall's Sylvia, 1; Robert Hall's Lena,

PEDIGREE IIEREFORDS. Bull, any age: Richard Reynolds, 1. Bull, two m old, calved since July 1, 1896: Williamson Bros., 1 and champion and Cow, any age, in calf or in milk: Richard %nolds, 1. Heifer, yearling, calved since July 1, 1897; IwChsrd Reynolds, 1. pedigree ATBSHIBES. bu.l, any age: W. T. Pellow's Marquis of Motile, IjIW. T. Pellow's Marquis of LaJisJtowne, 2; F. A. White's Bobbie Burns, highly commended. Bill!, two years old or under, calved silica y"? 1, 18%: Avondalo Asylum Farm's (per u >' boiirn > manager) The Prince, 1. Bull, yearling, calved since July 1, 1897: "• Sands, 1. Cow, any age. in calf or in milk: H. T. wrrie's Violot 11., 1 and champion; William bands' Roseneath, 2. Cow or heifer, three years old, calved since > 1, 1895: F. A. White's Linda, 1. lr S ei %> two years old. calved sinco July 1, «W); H. T. Gorrie's Violet IV., 1. „ grade AYI'.SIIKES. Lan I*' a^°' ' n ca " 01 ' n : Wood *1 ''' or three yoars old: 1. W. _ PEDIGREE POLLED ANQUB. cull, three years old or over: WilliamTyrone, 1 and champion; Koroone ®tat&i Mercury, 2. ' »i, 1 un der three years: Kereone Estate's .' n' Richard Reynolds, 2; William5, ™° 8 - Soldier, highly commended. ow > a>iy age, over three years, in calf ™ Richard Reynolds, 1 and highly ®taeilded; Williamson Bros., 2. _ °' f or heifer, under throe years! Kere- ,? b a ' e ' 8 ur iso, 1 and champion; RichReynolds, 2 and highly commended. ■ pedigree aldernky or jebsby. A > any age: W. Tapp's Puck, 1 and „ atopipn; C. Day's Waikato Fancy, 2| B Zer s Nelson, commended. 1P0 ? U . two yews old, calved since July 1 ( John Day 8 ~1;Fl A ' White Klng i Bull, yearling (calved since July 1, 1897)' ' sJCing Bountiful, 1. age, in calf or in milk: O. Day » On 1 "d Champion; C. Day ywon Bountiful 11,. 2: F. A. White's Lady J'■ highly commended: O. Day's Bridal ■ Offor highly commended.

IfiOff' l n° ? ea ? old ' ca l vetl 6 ' nce July 1, m?, : iC. Day 8 Sweet Pea VI, 1 F. A White's Charlotte, 2; F. A. White's Emma, highly commended; F. A. White's Lottie, mended ' Day ' s Fancy ' Magnet, com-

_ Heif, yearling, calved since July 1, 1897: 0. Day a Pansy 11., l ; C. Day's Lady Mag- | net, 2; C. Day s Flower Queen, highly com- I mended ' C. Day's Ella Le Brocq, highly com- j mended. GRADE JERSEYS, ALDERNETB, OR ANT CHANNEL I ISLAND BREED. I Cow, any age, in calf or in milkAmbury, English and Co.'a Fawny, 1; Robert Peter- i sens Bonnie, 2; W. Tapp's —, highly commended ; Harold Cotter's Beauty, com-! mended. I J^ e 'K two years old, calved since July 1, ! 1896: Robert Petersen's Lena, 1; J. S. Kidd's i Ladybird, 2; Mrs. M. A. Thomas' Buttercup, ] highly commended. m yearling, calved since July 1,1897: 1. W. Woods' Polly, 1; Ebenezer Wood's —, DAIRY CATTLE. Cow or Heifer, near calving (any breed): Ambury, English and Co.'s Creamy, mousey roan, 1; Robert Hall's Dairy Maid, roan, 2; Woodward Bros.' Violet, roan, highly commended. Pen of three Shorthorn Heifers (calved since July 1, 189J), suitable for dairy purposes, bred by exhibitor: Woodward Bros.' roans, sire Nonsuch, 1; Robert Hall's Daisy, Rose, and Violet, 19, 13, 12 months old respectively, sire Lord Godolphin, 2. fat cattle". Fat Bullock, of most money value: EdWard Allen, 1; Gorton Estate, 2; W. S. Allen, highly commended. Pen of Two Fat Bullocks, not to exceed four years old on July 1, 1898: Gorton Estate, 1. Fat Cow, irrespective of breed: J. R. S. Richardson, 1; John Fisher, 2 and 3. Fat Steer, three years or under, on July 1, 1898: J. C. Allen's Duncan, 1; Robert Hall's —, 2; Williamson Bros.' —, 3 and highly commended. Two Fat Steers, three years old or under, on July 1, 1898; bred by exhibitor: Robert Hall, 1; J. S. Fisher, 2. Fat heifer, throe years or under on July 1, 1898: Joseph Barugh's Lady Wai'tle, 1; J. R. S. Richardson's —, 2. Fat Calf, under eight weeks at date of show: Thomas Conies, 1; A. Muir, 2; Thos. Coatos, 3.

SHEEP. LINCOLN'S. Pern of Three Rams, under 18 months: 0, T. Barriball, 1; F. R. Seddon, 2; Josepli Barugh, 3. Ram, over 18 months: J. R. McElwain, 1 and champion; C' J. Storey, 2; _C. T. Barriball, 3; C. J. Storey, highly commended. Ram, under 18 months: Joseph Barugh, 1; C. J. Cargo, 2; C. T. Barriball, 3. Pen of Three Ewes, suckling lambs: J. R. McElwain, 1 and champion; Rotorangi Estate, 2; 0. J. Storey, 3. Pen of Three Ewee, tinder 18 months: C. T. BaJriball, 1; James Harris, 2; 1)'. R. Seddon, 3. Pen of 10 Ewes, under 18 months: William Thompson, 1; L. Ballard, 2. Pen of Three Ewe Hoggets, shorn when lambs: J. R. McElwain, 1 and 2. Pen of Thres Ram Hoggets, shorn when lambs: J. R. McElwain, 2. LEII'ESTKRS. Ram, over 18 months: Woodlands Estate, 1 and champion, 2, and highly commended. Ram, under 18 months: Woodlands Estate, 1, 2, and highly commended. Pen of Three Ewes, suckling lambi: Woodlands Estate, 1 and champion, 2. Pen of Three Ewes, under 18 months: Woodlands Estate, 1 and 2. ROMNEY MAItSII, Ram, ovei 18 months: Joseph Barugh, 1 and champion; Thornton Walker, 2; Woodward Bros., highly commended and commended. Ram, under 18 months: Joseph Barugh, 1, 2, and 3; Alfred E. Harding, highly commended and commended. Pen of Three Ewos, suckling lambs: W. 8. Allen, 1 and champion. Pen of Three Ewes, undei 18 months: Jceeph Barugh, 1 and 2; Rotorangi Estate, 3; Alfred E. Harding, highly commended; W. S. Allen, commended. SHROPSHIRE DOWNS. Ram, over 18 months: F. W. Burnett's The Type, 1 and champion; C. Day, 2; Edward Coates, 3. Ram, nndei 18 months: F. W. Burnett, 1, 2, and 3; Captain E. J. Parker, highly commended; C. Day, commended. Pen of Three Ewes, suckling lambs: F. W. Burnett, 1 and champion and 2; C. Day, 3: George Ballard, highly commended, i Pen of Three Ewes, under 18 months: F. W. Burnett, 1 and 2; C. Day, 3; Captain E. J. Parker, highly commended and commended. FAT SHEEP. Pen of Five Wethers, suitable for butchers' purposes, 30 months or under: George Ballard, 1; Thomas Coates, 2 and 3. Pen of Five Wethers, suitable for butchers' purposes, any age: Thomas Coates, 1. Pen of Five Sheop, suitable for freezing purposes; live weight not to exceed 1251b: Thomas Coates, 1 and 2; George Ballard, 3. Pen of 10 Crossbred Wethers, suitable for freezing purposes: Waitoa. Estate, 1 and 2. Pcji of Five Wethers, under 18 months, suitable for freezing purposes; live weight not to exceed 1251b: C. Day, 1; Thomas Crates, 2 and commended. Pen of Five Ewe or Wether Lambs, suitable for butchers' purposes: F. J. Wills, 1; George Ballard, 2. Pen of I'ive Down or Crossbred Lambs, suitable for freezing: F. J. Wills, 1; George Ballard, 2.

PIGS. BERKSHIRE DREED. Boar, any ago over two years: Thos. H. Clow's Englishman (imp.) (Vol. 12, 8.8. Herd Book), farrowed July 7, 1894, by Marmaduko (4059 8.8. Herd Book), dam Adele (4222), 1 and champion. Boar, under two years: Alfred Kidd's Windsor Prince, 1. Boar, under one year: Woodward Bros.' Young Deemster, 1. Breeding Sow, any age, in pig: H. and J. Binsted's Cissy, by Hector, dam Duchess, 1 and certificate of special merit; H. and J. Binsted's Ivy, 2; Edwin H. Ivelly, 3 and highly commended. Sow, with litter of pigs, of not less than six (ago of litter not to exceed two months): Edwin H. Kelly, 1; Thomas 11. Clow, 2.

YORKSHIRE BREED. Boar, any age, over two years: A. V. Philip's Snowball, 1. Sow, under nine months: E. Nicholls' Snowflake 11., 1. ANY OTHER BREED. Boar, any age; W. Young's Tamworth boar, 1. Sow, any age: W. Youngs Tamworth sow, 1. Pig, suitable for butchers' purposes; live weight not to exceed 1501b; James Wyllio, 1; Ebonezer Wood, 2; James Wyllie, 3; Thomas R. Clow, highly commended. Bacon Pig, livo weight, not to exceed 2401b: Thomas R. Clow, 1; William Winstono, 2. SPECIAL CLASSES. Bacon Pig, botween 140'b to 2001b livo weight: Henry Wilson, 1; Roger Lunton, 2, 3, and highly commended. DAIRY PRODUCE AND SUNDRIES.

21b Butter, without salt, in Jib rolls: Mrs. R. Graham, Otahuhu, 1, 82 points; Mrs. M. L. Honking, Whangareta, 2, 79i points; Dibble and Butler, Panmure, 3, 79 points; Miss R. MoFetridge, Lake Takapuna, 4, 78 point®. 21b Butter, with salt, in Jib rolls: Joseph Greenwood, Omaha, 1, 91J points; Mrs. R. Graham, OtahuMi, 2, 91 points; M. Budge, Lako Takapuna, 3, 894 points; Tilly Bros., Pukekohe, 4, 89J points. 21b Butter, without salt, m 41b rolls (open only to those who have not taken a first prize at previous Auckland shows): Mrs. K. Graham, Otahuhu, 1, 834 point*; Mrs. B. H. Clow, Northoote, 2, 82 points; F D. Cloyton, Mauurewa, 3, 814 points Mrs. F. C. Utfcing, Port Albert, 4, 804 points. 21b Butter, with salt, in Jib rolls (open only to those who have not takon a first prize at previous Auckland shows): Mrs. John Low, Birkdale, 1, 92 points; Mrs. Evans, Northoote, 2, 91 points; Mrs. E. Henwood, Mongere, 3, 904 points; I. D. Clayton, Manurewa, 4, SO points. Keg of Salt Butter, of not less than 501b, made by farmer, or farmer s wife or daughter: Dibble and Butler, Panmuro, 2, 904 P °Smoked Ham of best quality and shape, cured by a farmer: C. T. Barriball, Waiuku, Smoked Ham of best quality and shape: Taranaki Bacon Factory, New Plymoiuth, 1. Green Ham of best quality and shape. Taranaki Bacon Factor}-, JNcw Plymouth, 1 Smoked Side of Bacon, cured by a farmer: 0. T. Barriball, Waiuku, 1. Smoked Side of Bacon: Taranaki Bacon F Green Side'of Bacon, cured by a farmer: 0. T. Barriball, Waiuku, 2. Green Side of Bacon: Andrew McNeill and Co., Newmarket, 1. Piece Rolled Bacon (Bmoked), not less than 101b in woight, cured by a farmer: \V. xl. Carter, Oliaupo, 1 and 2. Piece Rolled Bacon (smoked), not less than 10lb in weight: Taranaki Bacon Factory, 1. Piece Rolled Baton (green), not less than IQlb in weight, cured by a farmer: James Clark, Pollok, 1. , , Piece Rolled Baoon (greon), not lcfis than ' -inib in woight: Taranaki Bacon Factory, 1. i Home-made Bread, made by settler's wife i or daughters Miss Annie . Cathoart, Pukejkohej 1; Mrs. Evans, Northcote, 2; Miss

Glara V. Brown, Takapuna, highly oommended.

Home-made Scones, made by settler's wife or daughter: Mrs. Evans, Northcote, 1; Miss A. Watson, Epsom, 2; Miss Christina Aitkenhead, Mangere, highly commended. Four Loaves of Bread, mado by a baker, from the Northern Roller Milling Company's Flour: John Till, Mount Eden, 1; George Smerdon, Manukau Road, 2. Home-made Bread, made from the Northern Roller Milling Company's Flour by settler's wife or daughter: Mrs. Evans, Northcote, 1; Mrs. J. Cathcart, Pukekohe, highly commended; Miss Clara V. Brown, Takapuna, commended. Home-made Scones, made from Northern Roller Milling Company's flour by settler's wife or daughter: Mrs. F. Churton, Auckland, 1; Mrs. Evans, Northcote, 2; Mrs. Aitkenhead, Mangere, highly commended; Miss Cliristina Aitkenhead,; Mangere, commended.

Bread, made by a Maori woman, from the Northern Roller Milling Company's flour: Mary Davis, Orakei, 1; Helen Paerimu, Orakei, 2; Hariata Whareiti, Orakei, commended. Plain Dripping Cake, about 31b in weight, without fruit, made by settler's wife of daughter: Mrs. Hedlund,. Parnell, 1; Mrs. John Low, Birkdale, 2. Plum Cake, about 31b in weight, made by settlor's wife or daughter: Mrs. Cockerton, Manurewa, 1; Hiss Robertson, Mount Roskill, 2; Mrs. Elizabeth Heaney, Ponsonby, Seed Cake, about 31b in weight, to bo made by settler's wife or daughter: Miss Mclndoe, Epsom, 1; Mrs, John Low, Birkdale, 2; Miss Katie Speight, Epsom, highly commended. Sponge Cake, about l£lb in weight, to be made by settler's wife or daughter: Mrs. Murdoch, Mount Roskill, 1; Miss A. Hutchinson, Symonds-street, 2. Preserved Collection of Preserved Fruits of New Zealand growth, either canned, tinned, or bottled, made either with or without sugar; prepared by settlor, his wife, or daughter: Mrs. A. Wright, Leigh, Omaha, Exhibit of six kinds of Jam, in tins or jars, made from New Zealand grown fruit, by settler's wife or daughter; Mrs. Adam (leddes, Glenfarg, Mayfield, 1; Mrs. A. Wright, Leigh, Omaha, 2; Mrs. D. Mclndoe, Epsom, highly commended. Exhibit of six kinds of Jellies, in tins or jars, made from New Zealand grown fruits, by settler's wifo or daughter: Mrs. Adam Geddes, tllenfarg, Mayfield, 1; Mrs. A. Wright, Leigh, Omaha, 2. Pickles and Sauces, assortment of different kinds, made by settlor's wife'or daughter: Mrs. D. Mclndoe, Epsom, 1; H. W. Webster, Fukekohe, highly commended.

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Tho following is a list of the champion prizes in the different departments of the show : — Draught Entiro: Woodlands Estate's General Gordon. Draught Mare: William Taylor's Jeannie Deans. Pedigree Shorthorn Bull: William Taylor's Duke Leo. Pedigree Shorthorn Cow or Heifer: Wm. Taylor's Leonora IX. Pedigree Hereford Bull: Williamson Bros. Pedigree Ayrshiro Bull: Avondalo Asylum Farm's The Prince. Pedigree Ayrshire Cow or Heifer: H. T. Gome's Violet 11. Pedigree Polled Angus Bull: Williamson Bros.' Tyrone. Pedigree Polled Angus Cow or Heifer: Kereone Estate's Surprise. Pedigree Jersey Hall: W. Tapp's Puck. Pedigree Jersey Cow or Heifer: C. Day's Sweet l'ca 111. Lincoln Ram: J. 11. McElwaiu. Linco'n Kwe: J. K. McElwain. Leicester Hum: Woodlands Estate. Leicester I'iwe: Woodlands Estate. Romiiey Marsh Kam: Joseph Barugh. Koniney Marsh Ewe: W. S. Allen. Shropshire Down Ram: F. W. Burnett's The Type. Shropshire Down Ewe: F. W. Burnott. Berkshire Boar: Thos. K. Clow's Englishman. Berkshire Sow: H. and J. Binsted's Cissy. LEAPING MATCH. The leaping match, not less than 11 stone up, was commenced at half-past four p.m., and proved a most attractive item, also attracting keen competition, no less than seven taking pari. Tho wall was of wood—with blocks on the upper portion to prevent any possibility of an accident—painted to represent a stone wall, and flanked on either side with a brush hedge. Starting at 4ft, the blocks were gradually worked up to 4-ft 7Jin, which found out all the contestants, with the

excoption of a grey (rather oil the small side) named Dick, owned and ridden by Mr. Harold Cruwthor, who succeeded in piloting his mount over the obstacle in fine stylo, thus landing first prize. The jump was a remarkably tfooil one, considering the state of the ground on the take-off side, which by this time had become more like a ploughed field than anything else. A keen contest ensued for second honotirs between Messrs. Dibble and Butler's Charlie, a early, yet active, grey, who, it will l)o remombered, gained second place last year, Laddie, last year's winner, and lugarangi, the obstacle being reversed to afford a letter take-off. After several attempts all round, lngarangi managed 4ft BJin, taking the jump very cleanly, thus landing second money, '.his being a inch better than the winner's performance, and attributable in a measure to the advantage afforded by the former ground, which had not become cut up to the extent I hat had teen the i-.ise on the other side. Mr. Lingard was the j qrfe,.

SHEEP DOG TRIAL. The trial of sheop dogs, which was commenced shortly after one o'clock, attracted a good deal of attention, several of the competing dogs working remarkably well. The trial was one that tested the clog! thoroughly, the conditions being that they should drive their sheep through lave hurdles with a 9ft opening down the centre, followed by two V-shaped hurdles, with a sft opening, and finally two hurdles piled one on the other, rounding them up into a small pen. Tho first prize was awarded to Messrs. Rollett Bros.' bitch Fanny, who proved a splendid worker, getting through the task in businesslike style in the short space of sm. 3s.—wonderfully fast time, considering tho distance traversed—Mr. W. Newoll's dog (unnamed) finishing second in 12m. 135., and, although there was a wide margin between the times occupied, it must be said that the latter's work was exceptionally good, tho sheep not favouring him at all. The third prizo wont tn Mr. William Hall's bitch Fan, while a highly commended was allotted to Mr. Thos. Hunt's dog, a splendid worker. Messrs. F. W. Edwards and N. I. Hunt acted as judges, and acquitted themselves of their onerous duties in a moat satisfactory manner.