THE CARTERTON SHOW.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1289, 12 November 1896, Page 7

THE CARTERTON SHOW.

Special to the New Zealand Mail. Carterton, November 5. The annual show of the Wairarapa Pastoral and Agricultural Society was opened to-day at their show grounds in this town. The weather was fine, and promises well for to-morrow, the people's day. The number of entries, as stated in a telegram in the New Zealand Timks, is larger than in previous years, but the judging of many of the classes will not take place, and a large number of the exhibits are even yet not on the ground. Considering that this was judges day, there was a numerous attendance, no doubt attracted chiefly by the leaping competitions.

SHEEP. The sheep sections are well filled, the total entries numbering 268. There are some Bplendid Lincoln sheep on exhibition. Messrs Perry Bros., Taratahi, won the championship with a very fine Lincoln ram of their own breeding, an animal showing magnificent quality and strength of wool. They also obtained the championship for their Lincoln ewe under 18 months. In Romney Marsh sheep, a ram bred and exhibited by Messrs Gray Bros., Taratahi, won the gold medal, and these exhibitors also secured the gold medal for the best ewe over 18 months. Messrs Reynold Bros, won tho gold medal for Cotswolds, in which class they had no competition. A ram bred by the New Zealand Land Company, and exhibited by Mr J. Martin, was the only Border Leicester on view. Mr Arthur Martin won the gold medal in the English Leicester class with a good-looking ram bred by Mr Bonifant, and a Canterbury bred English Leicester, a ewe of Mr E. Menlove's breeding, exhibited by Mr J. Martin, was awarded a silver medal. Messrs "Williams and Beetham, of Masterton, made a capital show of Shropshire Down and Southdown sheep, and carried off the championships. The following is the prize-list:—

LINCOLNS. (Judge—Mr J. W. Baker.) Two rams under 18 months—Bayner and Sons', 1; Perry Bros.', 2 ; W. C. Buchanan's, ho; J, Stuckey's, c. One ram under 18 months—Bayner and Sons', lj Perry Bros.', 2 and h c ; W. C. Buchanan's, c. Two rams over 18 months —J. Stuckey s, 1 : Rayner and Sons', 2 ; Perry Bros.', h c. One ram over 18 months—Perry Bros.', 1 and champion, 2, h c and c. Two ewes under 18 months —Bayner and Sons', 1 and h c ; Perry Bros.', 2. One ewe under 18 months—Perry Bros.', 1 and champion and c ; Bayner and Sons', 2 and h c. Two ewes over 18 months —W. C. Buchanan's, 1; J. Strang's, 2. One ewe overlßmonths —Kayner andSon3 , 1 fW. C.-Buchanan's, 2 ; J. Strang's, h c. Two ewes, with Lincoln lambs at- foot—J. Strang's, 1; W. C. Buchanan's, 2. One ewe, with Lincoln lamb at foot— Bayner and Sons', 1 ; Perry Bros.', 2 ; W. C. Buchanan's, h c ; J. Strang's, c. Five rams under 18 months—Perry Bros. , 1; J. Strang's, 2. Five ewes under 18 months —Bayner and Sons', 1; W. C. Buchanan's, 2 ; J. Strang's, 3.

ROMNEY MARSH. (Judge—Mr T. P. Bryant.) Two rams under 18 months—Gray Bros.', 1 and 2 : H. Eglinton's, h c ; J. Smith's, c.^ One ram under 18 months —Gray Bros.', 1 and 2 ; W. B. Alien's, h c and c. Two rams over 18 months —Gray Bros.', 1 ; W. B. Allen's, 2. , One ram over 18 months—Gray Bros. , 1 and gold medal; I. Sykes'. 2, h c and c. Two ewes under 18 months —W. B. Allen's, 1 • Gray Bros.', 2 and c ; H. Eglinton's, h c. One ewe under 18 months—W. Wilton's, 1 ; Gray Bros.', 2 and he; W. B. Allen's, c.^ Two ewes over 18 months—Gray Bros.', 1; W, B. Allen's, 2 and h c. One ewe over 18 months —Gray Bros.', 1 and hc; I. Sykes', 2, Two ewes with Romney lambs at foot—W. B. Allen's, 1 and 2 ; Gray Bros.', h c. One ewe with Romney lamb at foot—W. B. Allen's, 1; "W. E. Bidwill's, 2; Gray Bros.', he ; I. Sykes', o. Five rams under 18 months—Gray Bros.', 1; R. A. Wakelin's, 2. Five ewes under 18 months—Gray Bros. , 1; I. Sykes', 2; R. A. Wakelin's, he.

COT6WOLDS. (Judge—Mr F. Monckton.) One ram under 18 months—Reynold Bros.', 1 and gold medal and 2, One ewe under 18 months—Reynold Rros.', 1 and 2. One ewe with Cotswold lamb at foot—Reynold Bros.', 1 and silver medal.

BORDER LEICESTER. (Judge—Mr F. Monckton.) One ram over 18 months—J. Martin's, 1 and championship.

ENGLISH LEICESTER. (Judge—Mr F. Monckton.) One ram under 18 months—Perry Bros.', 1; J. Martin's, 2. One ram over 18 months —A. Martin's, 1 and gold medal; Williams and Beetham's, 2. One ewe under 18 months —JPerry Bros.', 1, 2 and he. . , , One ewe with lamb at foot —J. Martin s, 1 and silver medal.

SHROPSHIRE DOWN. (Judge—Mr F. Monckton.) One ram under 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1. Two rams over 18 months—J. Strang s, 1. One ram over 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1; J. Strang's, 2. Two ewes under 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1. • ,_..,,. , One ewe under 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1 and 2. Two ewes over 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1. One ewe over 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1. Two ewes with Shropshire lambs at foot — Williams and Beetham's, 1. One ewe with Shropshire lamb at foot — Williams and Beetham's. 1 and 2.

HAMPSHIRE DOWN. (Judge—Mr F. Monckton.) One ram under 18 mouths—J< Eayner and Sons', 1One ram over 18 months —J. Eayner and Sons', 1. One owe under 18 months —J. Eayner and Sons', 1 and 2. Two ewes over 18 months —J. Eayner and Sons', 1. One ewe over 18 months —J. Eayner and Sons', 1 and 2. Two ewes with Hampshire lambs at foot— J. Eayner and Sons', 1. One ewe with Hampshire lamb at foot —J. Eayner and Sons', 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWNS.

Two rams under 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1 and 2. One ram under 18 months—W. C. Bu'

chanan's, 1 and 2 ; Williams and Beetham*s, h c.

Two rams over 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1 and gold medal and 2; W. 0. Buchanan's, h c. One ram over 18 months —W. C. Buchanan's, land 2; Williams and Beetham's, he. "-..

Two "ewes under 18 months—*W. C. Buchanan's, land 2 ; Williams and Beetham's, he.

One ewe under 18 months—W. C. Buchanan's 1 and 2; Williams and Beetham's, he.

Two ewes over 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1 and 2. One ewe over 18 months —Williams and Beetham's, 1 and 2 ; W. C- Buchanan's, h c. Two ewes, with Southdown lambs at foot W. C.Buchanan's, 1; Williams and Beetham's 2 and c. One ewe, with Southdown lamb at foot — "Williams and Beetham's, 1 and 2 ; W. C. Buchanan's, h c. FAT SHEEP. Down and Down cross. —Five fat wethers under 18 months—W. Booth's, 1; W. C. Buchanan's, 2. Five fat wethers under 30 months—W. Booth's, 1; W. C. Buchanan's, 2 and bc. Five fat wethers under 42 months —W. Booth's, 1; W. C. Buchanan's, 2. Five fat ewes, any age—W. C. Buchanan's, 1. Longwool on Longwooi, gross.—Five fat wethers under 18 months—W. C. Buchanan's, 1; C. Pharazyn's, 2. Five fat wethers under 30 months—W. C. Buchanan's. Five fat wethers under 42 months —W. Booth's, 1; W. C. Buchanan's, 2. Five fat ewes, any age—C. Fairbrother's, 1; W. C. Buchanan's, 2. Fat sheep suitable for freezing. —Five fat sheep —W. C. Buchanan's, 1 and 2 ; G. M. Drummond's, hc. Williams and Beetham were awarded first prize, but the sheep were found to be overweight. Five fat ewes — Williams and Beetham's, 1 and 2; Gray Bros.', he.

Fat sheep (heaviest). —One fat ewe —W. C. Buchanan's, 2181 b, 1; C. Fairbrother's, 2121 b, 2; W. B. Allen'fl, 1831 b, hc. One fat wither - A. Daysh, 2901 b, 1 ; G. Gaskin, 2681 b, 2; W. Booth, 2581 b, h c. Heaviest wether under 18 months —W Booth's, 1731 b, 1 ; A. Daysh's, 1571 b, 2; W. C. Buchanan's, 1471 b, h c. CATTLE. Cattle is also a capital class. Some of the shorthorns from the herds of Mr W. C. Buchanan, M.H.8., are really splendid animals. Mr Buchanan won the two gold medals in the grade Shorthorn class with Brunswick Duke and Verbena—both grand specimens of the shorthorn. In the Hereford classes, Messrs Williams and Beetham woro the only exhibitors, but they showed some very highclass stock. They were awarded the gold medal in this class. Mr S. V. Burridge, Petone, was the chief prize-taker in Ayrshire, winning the two championships. Mr J. Terry won the championship in the Jersey or Alderney class with his fine bull Lord iiavensthorpe, by Cicero Vl.—Favourite XL, bred by T. Morrin ; and Mr H. W. Clay the championship with his heifer Fawn, bred by Mr Stuckey. The following is the prise-list: — herefords. (Judges—Messrs A. McHardy and F. L. Wright.) Cow any age, in calf or calf at foot—"' Williams and Beetham's Dorothy 111., 1 ; Williams and Beetham's Queen IV., 2 ; Williams and Beetham's Queen VI., h c. Cow calved prior to July Ist, dry—" Williams and Beetham's Kit, 1 and gold medal. Heifer calved sinco July Ist, 1893—Williams and Beetham's Katherine 111., 1 ; Williams and Beetham's Queen Mab, 11., 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1894, dryWilliams and Beetham's Daisy 111., 1 ; Williams and Beetham's Dorothy V., 2. PUREBRED AYKSHIRES. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1893—5. V. Burridge's Lord Roaebery, 1 and champion.'ship. Bull calved since July 1, IS94 —James Macara's, 1. Bull calved since July 1, 1895—James Macara's, 1 and h o ; S. V. Burridge's, Young Prince, 2. Cow any age, in calf or calf at foot—S. V. Burridge's Blanche 11., 1 ; James Macara's Fanny, 2 ; James Macara's Fillpail, h c. Heifer calved since July 1, 1893 —S. V. Burridge's Pearl, 1 and championship. Heifer calved since July 1, 1894—5. V. Burridge's Lady Evelyn, 1; James Macara's 2. Heifer calved f-ince July 1, 1894—5. V. Burridge's Lady Fabb, 1. JERSEY OR, ALDERNEY. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1893—J. Terry's (exhibited by P. C. Anderson) Lord Ravensthorpe, 1 and championship ; H. W. Clay's Prince Oracle, 2. Bull calved since July Ist, 1894—H. W. Clay's Jersey Lad, 1.

Cow in calf or calf at foot—W. McKenzie's Primrose IV., 1; H. W. Clay's Princess Darkie I.

Heifer calved since July 1, 1893—H. W Clay's Fawn, 1 and championship; P. C Anderson's Princess Darkie 11., 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1894, dry—P C. Anderson's Princess Darkie 111., 1. Heifer calved since July 1, 1895, dry—H. W. Clay's May Flower, 1.

PURE-BRED SHORTHORN. (Judge—Mr A. McHardy.)

Bull calved prior to July 1, 1893—W. C. Buchanan's Waterloo Florist, 1 and gold modal ; J. Strang's Booties, 2. Bull calved since July 1, 1893 Gray Brothers' Summerton's Duke 11., 1. Bull calved since July Ist, 1894—J. Strang's Aorangi, 1. Bull calved since July Ist, 1895—W. C. Buchanan's, 1. Cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot —W. C. Buchanan's Verbena, 1. Cow calved prior to July Ist, 1393, dry— Executors late A. McMastor's White Daisy, 1 ; W. C. Buchanan's Vermicelli, 2. Heifer calved since July 3rd, 1893—W. C. Buchanan's, 1 ; executors late A. McMaster, 2 Heifer calved since July Ist, 18D5, dry Executors late A. McMastor's Charming, 1 ; executors lato A. McMastor's Utah, 2. GRADE SHORTHORN. Bull calved prior to July lot—W. C. Buchanan's Brunswick Duke, 1 ; J. Eayner and Sons' Eoany, 2. Cow, any age, in calf or calf at foot—Gray Bros'., 1 and h c ; executors late a McMaster, c ; VV. C. Buchanan's, c. Cow calved prior to July Ist, 1893, dry— Executors late A. McMaster, 1 and 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1893 —Executors late A. McMaster, 1 and h c ; J. P. Euss6H's, 2 and c. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1894—J. P. Eussell's, 1 and 2; W. Miller's Daisy, h c ; Gray Bros.', c. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1895, dry—J. P. Eussoll, 1 and 2 j executors late A. McMaster, h c and c.

HOESfiS.

This department is one of the principal features of the show; but the judgingiwill not be complete till to-niorrow. In the thoroughbred stallions, Egaiite, by Dauphin—Cis&y, exhibited by Mr James Reid, of Carterton, was awarded the firstprize and championship, Forester being second and the old roan The Administrator, hero of many a hard-fought battle on the turf, hc. Prince Colo was the only other Competitor. In section 47, S. Haigh's rn c King Dick gained Mr Stuckey's first prize of .£3 3s for the best colt in sections 45 or 47, and Mr Deller's special prize for the best colt by Administrator. The following is the prize-list • thoroughbred.

(Judges—Messrs Aldsworth and D. Scott.^ Stallion 4 years and upward—J. Reid's br h Egaiite, by The Dauphin—Cissy, 1 and gold medal; C. Lyford's c h Forester, 2 ; G. W. Deller's rn h The Administrator, h c. Colt or gelding foaled since August Ist, 1894—C. E. Hume's c o Blunderbuss, by Remington —Noisette, 1. Colt or gelding foaled since August 1, 1895 —T. Ray's b by Derringer Princess of Whales. Mare in foal or with foal at foot—W. Buckeridge's b m Blenheim, by Bundoora, 1. miscellaneous. Coaching stallion —R. Falloon's b h The Squire, 1 ; Francis and Skey's b h Young Berlin, 2 ; R, Dagg's b h Chicago, h c. IMPLEMENTS. There is a fairly numerous show of implements. Massey, Harris and Co., through their agents, Messrs F. H. Wood (Greytown) and Sims andMowlem (Masterton), exhibit a reaper and binder ready for- transport, and another ready for work; an eight-foot tivator with grain box attached; a Brantford No. 3 mower, scufQers, &c. The Blacksmiths and Wheelwrights Company of Masterton send Zealandia and Cockatoo wool presses, patent lever harrows, one of Hornby's steel-binders, a drain plough all steel* moulding ploughs, &c. The Premier Windmill, patented by Mr J. G-. Oates, Carterton, is exhibited by the patentee. It has many advairtages ; it may be regulated to a pump of any size, and tho risk of its being carried away in a gale is very greatly reduced, whilo, by an ingenious devict> which controls th» governor, the machine may be readily put out of gear, and on the other hand sent at double its speed. Messrs Reid and Gray again make a capital display, including their three - bladed chaff-cuttors, drills, binders. Messrs Booth and Macdonald and Co., Christchurch, send a variety of farm implements and machines, comprising tho new sterling steel frame' reversible disc and spading harrow. The Yerex and Jones Company show Yost typewriter, Columbia bicj'cles, and tho National Cash Register. Wallace and Masson also have a good display. Many of the exhibits will not be here, however, till to-morro\v.

Farm and dairy produce, draught horses, pigs, poultry, dogs, will not be judged till the second day.

THE LEAPING, TROTTING AND WALKING MATCHES. In the leaping match, J. A. Bunny's Wai Tai was first J C. J. Jury's Shoo Fly, second ; and. Welch's Two Up, third. The leaping match for ponies was won by S. Pike's Poppit, J. D. McDougall's Bobby, second ; and J. Renall's Peep o' Day, third. J. Bowles Mandevillo won tho walking match for horses, and Mr W. Miller's Master Shales tho first prize for trotting mare or gelding.

THE SECOND DAY". Carterton, November 6

There was delightful weather for the second day of the show, and the grounds looked quite a picture, the attendance of the public numbering about 6000 people. The two special trains from Mastorton to-day brought a large number of passengers, the excursion rates proving a considerable inducement, though an excursion rate of 2s is not any concession worth speaking of. A man coming from Masterton the chief centre nearest the show ground—had to pay 2s for his train faro, as against 2s 5d on ordinary occasions—and another Is as admission before he found himself on the show ground. The show authorities mi<;ht well agitate for a reduction of these rates. All parts of the country surrounding Carterton were represented, and there were many visitors from Wellington. The judging was completed to-day. The show ring was surrounded by crowds of people this afternoon as the trials went on, and the principal grandstand was crowded. The music of Mr W. McKenzie's string band was an additional attraction. There were also two brass bands on the ground—the Greytown and the Papawai Native Bands. Mr E. W. Dorset (secretary) deserves high praise for the show arrangements, which were in every way excellent. To his indefatigable assistants, Messis W. Sellar and J. Moncrieff, the press representatives owe grateful thanke. Those who want to know how to run an agricultural show could get many points from the throe gentlemen named. Mr G. W. Ddler provided a capital luncheon each day. HOESES. Draught horses were judged to-day. Mr John Maxwell's Kenfrew Jock was awarded the chnmpior.Fhip in the stallion class, and Mr J. Hessey's bay inu,re Darlirm- the championship for draught mares. Mr W. Hercock's Hero was amongst the draught stallions, but was not judged, as his breeder was one of the judges. The competition and trials in the miscellaneous sections were very good, and were watched with great interest, in the competition for ladies' hacks, Brooklyn, the winner, was ridden by Mrs Kobert Cooper, who was warmly cheered, and presented by the president of the Society, Mr H. H. Beetham, with a beautiful bouquet. the riders rode well and gracefully. In the class for girls' ponies, the girls who rode showed promise of being first-class horsewomen. In the leaping match, which concluded the programme, there was some excellent jumping. The following is the conclusion of the prizelist :

DRAUGHT HORSED. (Judge—Mr It. Clark.) Stallion, four years and upwards—John Maxwell's b h Eenfrew Jock, 1 and champion; G. W. Deller's b h Director, 2; W. H. Williams' Knight Errant, 3.

?dare in foal or with foal at foot—J. Kessoy's blk m Countess, by Nil Desperandum, 1; J. McGregor's blk m Queen. Filly foaled since August 1, IS33 —E. Johnston's Bell; W. Booth's Kate, h c ; S. Pike's b i' Peg, c. Filly foaled since August 1, 1894 —J. Hessey's b f Jess, by Hero—Countess, 1 ; T. Macro's b f, by Director, 2.

Filly foaled since August I, 1895—J. Hessey's, 1 and 2. Gelding fcfaled since August 1, 1893—David Donald's bC; by Director—Blossom, 1; J. Hessey's Nil Desperandum,- 2. Gelding foaled since August Ist, 1894 — James McGregor's b g Agate, 1. Mare, any age, in regular work .T. Hessey's bra Darling, 1 and champion; W. Booth's Gyp, 2; W. C. Buchanan's b m RosCj 3 ; J. Darroch's b m Beg, c Gelding; any age, in regular work—C. E, Daniell'Sj 1; J. McGregor's Danie, 2 ; W. Ri Goodrick's Jack, h c. Pair of plough horses in J< McGregor's Pope and Paddy, 1; W. C. Buchanan's Daisy and Jean, 2. Team of three, plough horses in harness— C. E. Daniell's, 1. MISCSLLikNEOtTS. (Judges—Messrs Aldsworth nvA D. Scott,) Weight-carrying hack, up to 15s S-* 5 --Walter Miller's b g Master Shales, 1 ; James Etf&rt tf b g Matai, 2 5 John Mcßao's c g WairarapSj 3, _ Pair of carriage horses, not under' 15 lianas, shown in a carriage —H. H. Beetham's b Kauri and iiimu, 1 ; 0. J. Tully's c-bhah and Sultan, 2. Pair buggy horses, shown m buggy— W. C; Buohanan's Susan and Naomi, 1 ; F. Peafce's Ngaire and Tawera, 2 ; D. Kennedy s Tony and Cocklesj 3. Pair buggy ponies, not over 14 hands, shown in buggy—Henry Phillips' Or, 1 ; H. H. Beetham's br Bough and Ready, 2 ; W. B. Buick's Toby and Tommy, 3. Single buggy horse, shown in buggy —W. Buckeridge's b g Fred Reid, 1 ; W. Strang's b g Toby, 2 ; Dr Bey's b g Dan, 3. Horse shown in dogcart or trap—W. H.. Williams' c g Picfcon, 1 ; F. Shaw's blk g Dingo, 2 ; H. T. Mahupuku's c m Pakura, 3. Farmer's trap-horse— W. G. Shaw's bg Charlie, 1; J. Moncrieff's g g Prince, 2. A. Coy's Punch was awarded first prize, but was disqualified on the ground that it was not usod as a farmer's horse. Dry brood hack mare four years and over —F. Feist's c m Ruby, 1. Hack mare, in foal or foal at foot —John Eaton's b m Oleander, 1 ; W. Strang's c m Sedition, 2 : John Cooper's b in Waiora, h e. Mare for breeding weight-carrying hacks, in foal or foal at foot—T. Walker'* b m Lillith, 1 ; W. Buckeridge's b m Pride ot the Hills, 2 ; IT. Hodge's, he. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1895—H. W. Clay's Rose, 1 ; J. Bond's c f Phyllis, 2. Colt or gelding foaled sinco August Ist, 1894—John McMaster'p bg Atatu, by Tattler, 1; G. Shaw's be, by Egalifce, 2; Anders Jensen's c c Robin, 3. Colt or gelding foaled since August Ist, 'b'.Jo —S.Haigh's rn c King Dick, by The Administrator, 1, and special; W. Hercock's 0.K.0., by Ascot, 2 ; G. Shaw's gg, by Master Agnes, he. Entire pony, any age, exceeding 12 and under 14 hands—G. Burnetts King Cob, 1; T. H. Hughes' Cigar, 2 ; H. W. Clay's Rajahj he. 10 Pony mare or gelding, not exceeding hi hands—Jos. Grant's bin Coral, 1; D. Blatchford's blk g Peter 2; W. H. Williams Midget, 3. 0 Pony mare or gelding, exceeding U and tinder 13 hands—H. T. Mahupuku's o g Taimo, 1 ; H. H. Beetham's br g Tongariro, 2 ; Miss Quick's Doris, 3. Pony mare or gelding, exceeding 13 and under 14 hands—A. Snodgrass' cr g, 1; C. Morris' b m Kitty, 2; J. Renall's piebald Peep o' Day. 3; J. Rayner and Son's bm Twissy, 4 ; W. Strang's br g Macaroni 5. Pony mare in foal or foal at foot —3. Pike s c m Stella, 1. ■ Cob, not over 15 hands—W. R. Rutherfurd's brg Digby, 1 ; H. H. Beetham's br m Muriel, 2; J. Moncrieff's b g Heather Jock, 3. 'Lady's hack—Robert Cooper's eg Brooklyn, 1 ; C. J. Tully's b m Lola, 2 ; Mrs N. Grace s bm NaiNai,"3; Mrs Axup's bg Storm, i. Girl's pony, not over 13£ hands high-C. Spackman's Fidget, 1 ; S. Pike's Poppit, 2 ; Miss Cooper's Nuts, 3. . Driving competition—A. McKenzie s team, 1 ; W. H. Booth's Stella, 2. Leaping Match—Harold Welch's Two-up, 1; O. A. Bunny's Waitai, 2; V. Wardeli's Tomboy, 3. CATTLE. The dairy cows were milked this morning, and the test for butter fat taken by the Sharpies separator, exhibited by Messrs Finn, Chisholm and Co. The fat cattle were also judged to-day, Mr J. P. Russell being the chief prize-taker. Dairy cow, in milk—H. W. Clay s Spot, 4-3 per cent, of butter fat, 1 and gold medal; J. A. Dudson's Lady, 46,2; W. McKenzie s Tiny, 3'6, 3 ; C. Fairbrother's Creamy, 3'4, c. Though the first prize cow did not yield the largest percentage of butter fat, the judges took other points into their consideration in giving the awards. tt w Dairy heifer, under three years—M. vv. Clay's, 2'B per cent, of butter fat, 1 and gold medal; W. Abbott, 3 3 per cent., 2 ; C. Fairbrother's Tulip, 2-4 per cent.

KAT CATTLE. (Judge—Mr A. McHardy.) Bullock calved prior to July 1, 1892—W. C. Buchanan's, 1 and 2. Bullock calved since July 1, 1392—J. I. Russell's, 1 ; W. C. Buchanan's, 2 Bullock calved since July 1,189 o—J. P. Russell's, 1,2 and hc. Bullock calved since July 1, IfaJl—J. l . Russell's, 1. _,,.. ■, Heifer or cow, any age —Williams ana Beetbam's heifer, 1 and silver modal ; J. if. Russell's cow, 2 and c; W. C. Buchanans, v h c. DOGS. The show of dogs was not at all formidable. Mr F. Rogen's fine doc: Alan Breck, by First Shot—Starlight, was awarded first place in the collie:;, Honour, by Honesty—Holmwood, second. Altogether there were only 30 dogs on exhibition. POULTRY AND PIGEONS. Honours in poultry were pretty _ evenly divided, but the greatest number of pointa was won by Mr VV. G. King, stationraaster at Carterton, who showed some splendid birds. All the poultry was above the average quality. Mr E. L. Anderson, Wellington, won several prizes with his birds, and Mr H.W.Clay, Carterton, was; alio a vory successful exhibitor. Mr VV. E. Laney, Wellington, rocc the prizes for Pekin duck and drake. Mr J. Casey, Wadestown, gained a number ot awards. Messrs E. B. Bristow and W. L.. Curtis, Wellington, exhibited some very tine pigeons, and in this class were the chief prizetakers.

FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE The principal feature in this department was the show of butter, which the judges declared to be 50 per cent, better than last year's. In powdered butter Mrs_Gaßkin and

M. A. Sinclair won the prizes for splendid exhibits, and all the butter shown was of capital quality. Mrs Liddington, of Carterton, won the prize for fresh butter, and she was second in butter for export, in which section the New Zealand Dairy Farmers' Union won first prize. All the export butter, was excellent, and was neatly and efficiently packed. Mrs Liddington's export butter, which was awarded second prize, was made 12 months ago. It was remarkable that in a dairying- district there were only three exhibits of cheese. Mrs Liddington's honey, which won first prise, was beautifully clear and transparent. The following is the prizc-liot: — Fsscy butter—Mrs Stott's, 1 5 Miss Kay s, o

Twelve heaviest liens' eggs — John Casey's, ; J. G. Oates', 2 t P. 0. Anderson's, 3. Powdered butser—M. A. Sinclair's, 1; Mrs I.iddinatou's, 2 ; ZCrs Gaskin's, h c. Powdered butter, left with iho secretary at i#ast a week prior to show dav— Mrs Gaskin's, 1 j Mrs W. C. Ornish's, 2 ; Mrs Herrick's, 3; Mrs K< Bayner's, he. Fresh bitter—Mrs Liddington's, 1; Mrs W. Mc&onzie's, 2 ; Mrs H. Eayner's, he. Batter prepared for export—New _ Zealand Dairy Farmers' Union, 1 ; Mrs Jbiddington'a, 2 : W. C. Ordish's, 3. Cheese—W. J. Denbee's, 1; H. Eayner's, 2. Harn-A. Daysh, 1; T. Ingley, 2 ; Williams and Beetham, 3. Flitch of bacon—A. Daysh, 1; G. W. Deller, 2. . \ Salt beef—G. W. Deller, ho. Butter boxes —H. Meyrick, 1.

Cheese cases—H. Meyrick, 1. Five fleeces of fine crossbred wool (un« skirted) in grease—J. Strang, 1; A. Booth, 2. Five fleeces of coarse crossbred wool —H. Braithwaite, 1; J. Strang, 2. Short oats, not less than 251 b—J. Moncneff and A. Booth, he. Home-made and home-baked bread— Mrs Blomquist, 1 ; M. A. Sinclair, 2; Miss Phelps, 3

Home-made scones Miss Greathead, 1 ; Mrs Liddington, 2 ; Miss Charlotte Anderson,

Twelve scones made with Jumbo brand baking powder Mrs Preston, 1 ; Mrs Liddington, 2 ; Mrs Fisher, 3. Honey in transparent jars—Mrs Liddington, 1 and 3 ; J. G. Oates, 2. . Twelve scones made with Dragon baking powder—Miss Charlotte Anderson, 1 ; Miss Smart, 2 ; Miss Greathead, 3. There was very little competition in pigs. Mr E. Eagle, junr., Carterton, won the two silver medals t'jr Berkshires, with a boar and sow bred by Mr S. L. Lancaster, Fitzherbert, who won nearly every prize at Palmerston for pigs. . The following is the prize-list: — (Judge—Mr T. Rod.) Berkshire boar, 12 months and over —■ £. Eagle, jun.'s, 1 and silver medal; P. C. Anderson's, 2 ; Eayner and Sons', c. Berkshire boar under 12 months —B. B. Rayner's, 1 ; H. W. Clay's, 2. Berkshire boar under 6 months—E. Eagle, jun.'s, 1 ; W. B. Allen's, 2. Berkshire sow 12 months and over—&„ Eagle, jun.'s, 1 and silver medal j J. Phelps , 2. TT m

Berkshire sow Under 12 months—H. W. Clay's, 1 ; Ravner and Sons', 2. Berkshire sow under six months—John Smith's, 1; W. B. Allen's, 2 axid ho. Chinese boar 12 months and over —P. C. Anderson's Tim, 1. Sow with litter—Bayner and Sons', 1. MISCELLANEOUS. Amongst the industrial exhibits, ranged in the new agricultural hall, was a fine display of clothing sent by the Wellington Woollen Company, including the record suit, made in Shr 42min from the time the wool was on the sheep's back. The New Zealand Candle Company exhibited a capital collection of fancy candles of all colours and of first-claaa quality tastefully displayed in a show-case. They also showed some of their well-known and justly popular Stearine candles. The D.I.C. exhibited a number of beauti-fully-finished specimens of the Victory sewing machine, and assistants explained very fully its working to visitors. A fine show of bicycles was also made by the D.I.C. as the Anglo-New Zealand Cycle Agency. These comprised tbe Townend and Osmond makes, and were generally admired. The Wellington Meat Export Company exhibited an assortment of manures. The Hornsby reaper and binder was shown by Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. There were fine collections of exhibits sent by the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association and Mr C. S. Daniell. _ One very interesting exhibit was a violin of New Zealand woods, made by Mr W. W. Rising, Carterton, . and fitted with the McKenzie-Rising patent, a piece of glass fixed to the sound-post "to improve the tone of a violin. Messrs Finn, Chisholm and Co. showed the Sharpie's separator, the Little Giant separator, the Baboock milk-tester, &c. The Collier Two-speed Cycle Company had some bicycles fitted with their gear. There was not a numerous collection of vehicles, but those shown were well finished. They were sent by Messrs Wallace and Mas'son, Thos. Wagg and J. C. Ewington.