PALMERSTON SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume LXXV, Issue 5128, 21 November 1903, Page 9

PALMERSTON SHOW.

CONCLUDING DAY. AN ANIMATED SCENE. • Special 10 ™ K “ Times.” PALMERSTON, November 20. The show-grounda presented a very animated scene to-day, ‘‘People's Day,” When crowds of people assembled from all parts of Iho surrounding districts and from Wellington. The attendance wan not so largo as that of last year on jh« third day, many visitors having been deterred by tho fact that while the weather was dry in Palmerston, rain was falling this morning- on. parts of the rountiyside. The sky was clear, but a bitterly cold wind was blowing across tho show grounds. However, (he people entered with enthusiasm into the festivity of tho day, tho largo and small grandstands boing crowded, whilst thousands lined tho ring, and other thousands wandered about among tho exhibits, or _in-r-pecied tho implements and dairying Jnnthincry at work on the ground. PAPA DE OF STOCK. The parade of horses and cattle in tho show-ring took place at 2 o’clock, it was headed by McXlardv Tiros.' splendid bull Beaulieu Duke !)f)tb. tho first of tho shorthorns, with its ribbon of the championship. Some diversion was caused by the r.nfjcs of a Polled Angus bull, which frisked about with great energy, and finally, when the cattle were bring marched back to the pens, got loose smongst the people, Inlt did no damage, though he caused some alarm. Tho cattle and horses looked extremely well. Yonqneror and Advance attracted a great /leal of attention as they walked past. I'ho parade occupied forty minutes. THE MISI'ING WELLINGTON EXHIBITS.

Tho missing cases from Wellington, tnntaining exhibits entered in the amateur ['lasses of the home industries division, were, after considerable trouble, found. Tho contents were judged ns a special dorps this morning. Miss La n son was Awarded first prizes for tho best exhibits nf finn and coarse point lace. In the Mountmelliek -work and afternoon trayfloth classes Miss Alcorn secured first, prises, whilst Mrs C. Izard Rained a similhr iturard for this best table centre, embroidered in silk. HITE THIRD DAY’S COMPETITIONS

The ground was in excellent order for Urn various competitions, which Wore the centre of attraction for the people’s day. The tandem driving competition saw only four out of seven entries compciting, and was decided on tho second round, Mr Allan Strang’s Myra and Lorna (Palmerston North) taking first honours. Thomas Em’s pair (Hastings) wore seoimd, and Horn W. W. Johnston’s third. Mr Allan Strang also carried off the single horso and pony competition from Pleven competitors, after a close contest. Beigeant.Ranby and F. W. Ellis (Feilding) were second nnd third respectively'. Of fifteen who entered for the competition for tho best lady driver, eleven competed. Mis J. McKelvio (Feilding), who won last year, was again victorious. Mrs Allan Btrang (Palmerston North) being second, and Mrs F. S. Mcßae (Palmerston North) third. The judge, Mr W. Hayward, junr. (Christchurch), placed his' furores for tho prize-winners ns follows;—First, 1)0; second. 03, and third 102._ He considered it the best ladies’ driving he has ever, seen in tho colony, and that tho Indies had beaten the gentlemen nil round in style time and accuracy. The Indies’ trap’nnd horso competition was won by Mrs Allan Strong (Palmerston North) with Mrs J. H. Strang (Palmerston North) and Mrs G. IV. Pharnzyn (Feilding) taking second and third honours. Mrs J. B. MelCelvio (Feilding) was highly commended/ The leaping comnetition for ponies brought out a large field of competitors, from -which the judge selected a. natty little vrey pony owned by Mr T. W. Potaka,. (Rata). Mr IV. Gordon’s Little Wonder (Bulls) was second, ami Mr F. Fafeita’s" Grey Bob (Polnu-rcfrvn North) ihird. A pouy of Mr A. E. McDonnell (Palmerston), which iraa originally awarded .second, was thrown out. til rough being, above the maximum height, Itluls. The whole of the eighteen horses catalogued'for the hunters’ competition took part in the event, which, as usual, attracted great interest. In the first round, the following ho ies were left in: —Mrs D. G. Riddiford’s lonnld and Gay. Boy. Mr Percy Wotto’ i Yeast, Mr 11. Itaksall’s Pickpocki Mr H. . .1. Cameron’s Mao 7 D. G. Bicldiford’s Token fire, and Duchess, owned by Mr Jas. Coombe. junr. , In the next: round the latter, who won the competition' last year, was again selected for first place by the judges. Yeast and Pickpocket ran off again for second place, bat tho judges could not separate them, and tho owners agreed to divide the second and third prizes. Pickpocket made a magnificent leap of 30ft in the first round, whilst taking the water Jump. The handsoimie challeuige cup. presented by the ladies of Mauawatu for this event, was handed by the president of the' association to Mr Coombe, for whom three cheers were given. Cheers were also given for the other competitors. Tho wood-chopping competition—a-han-dicap event, for the first time at the show —was well competed, fourteen choppers taking part. Tho contest attracted keen Interest. J. A. Healey. Dannevirke. with a DOsec handicap, was first through, his time being 6min 4-teec: G. Puklowski. with a 7Csee- start, was second, and J. Stokes, Inglewood. 75seo, third. THE RECEIPTS. Th© gate tickets issned for the three days totalled 18,136, and including memibors, the total attendance is estimated at" 23 436. To-day the figures were 17,000, as against 19.500 last year. The gates yielded ,£540 17s 6:1, nnd .the stands '.£171 Oa 6d, for the three days. The total from both these sources was iIIOSO ■l7s 6d, about J 2200 short of last year. The weather. 1 however, is responsible for the difference. Heavy rain fell in the Bangitikei Manawntu and Hawke's Bay districts this morning, whilst the Ruahines were snow-capped. In the afternoon the sun shone out brightly, although the cold Bouthlorly made comtWt'idus uncomfortable. MISCELLANEOUS. Palmerston North has boon a very busy centre for the nast three or four days, hotel and boardinghouse accommodation being in such demand that beds have, had to bo made in corridors, on billiardtables—anywhere, in fact. To-night the exodus began, and the trains leaving for North and South were crowded.to excess. Tho 4.20 p.m. mail train for Wellington was unusually congested, people crowding on the car platforms, despite tho fact that "additional cars and cattle trucks were put on at Palmerston. Many of the passengers were bound for intermediate stations, especially Levin and Otaki. ■

The stewards are to be complimented on the organisation they displayed in discharging their onerous duties. The secretary, Mr J. C. Lane, and the treasurer, Mr J. M. Johnston, also did good Work. . The judging of the block test cattle wiU.noh bo completed till to-morrow, when they are to bo killed for inspection. . V Tho special points prize presented by the United Farmers’ Co-operative Association for poultry was gained by Jean Jarvis, E. Holland being second. The Wertheim sewing machine for general points in poultry was won by A. J. Manson. McHardy Bros, won tho points prize for fat cattle. • Mr S. IV. Luxford’s Ayrshire bull Prince Duncan, which was awarded second prize in his class, has boon sold for 40 guineas to Mr G. Edwards, of Blenheim

flnfortunntoly the exhibition of the collection of weeds which Mr T. W. Kirk, had intended to displaj - conld not be arranged. A group of twelve noxious weeds; growing, collected by Mr Hankins, teacher of tho Longb'um School, and Mr Hodder, was on view, in the industrial shed, and made a valuable ob-ject-lesson. An auction sale of pigs on show was held this morning by Monnscy and Co. There was a strong demand for Berk-

shires and Yorkshires but tho market for Tarnworths was dull. A first-prize 11 months Berkshire sow, bred by black Bros., realised All 17s Cd, and a boar ot the wimci breed, bred by L. .v Itile, brought i;G THE PRIZE-LIST. POULTRY AND PIGEONS. Class 2—Game, Indian, hen, 11. S. Munro 1 and 2: it. J. -Manson. X Class i(Jiimc, Indian, cockerel, .His. Ivor, 1; H. .1 Manson. 2. Class X—Game, India, 1, allot, das. Ivor. 2: H. .1. Manson, ,i. C'a-s s—Game.5 —Game. Oml English, cock oi ecciccrel G. Paltridge. 1; C. .1. Munro, 2. Class 6-Game, Old English, lien or j»ullot. C. J. Munro, ] and 2. Class Ij.— Marking, hen, C. Corbett. 1, Clhsh b>Dorking, coclrerel, C. Corbett. 1. Class ‘f —Dm king, pullet, C. Corbett, 1. Class hi Plymouth Hock, cock, Snow and Roberts,' 1; W. W. Cook, 3. Class IG—Plymouth Hock, hen. Snow and Ro.-crts, 1; \V. Cook 2 Class IT—Plymouth Rock, cockerel, A. Lancaster, 2; AY. Cook. 3. fipackmun, h Claw 11*—Wyandotte. goMon laced, cock. Thoa. O. Pearl, 1; Coo. Quin. 3. Class 2&—Wyandotte. golrieulacod, lien. Geo. fid by, 1 and 2. Class 21 Wyandotte. £(>]den-laccd, cockerel, lv. Bikljop, 1; J. Jarvis, 2. Class 22—\\ynndoite, goldcn-lacfxl, pullet, T-hos. A. Pond, I and 3; Bartlett and Henderson, 2. Class 23—Wyandotte, silver-laced, cock, .1, Jarvis, 2. Class 2-1— Wyandotte, silver-laced, lien. Jure Morris, 2; .1. Jarvis, 3 Class 2d—Wyandotte, silver-lac-ed. pullet, H. B, McGuire, 1; Geo. Might, 2. Class 27—Wyandotte, white, cock, H. B. McGuire. 1 and champion; C. J. Frost 2; A. Thomas, 3. Class 28—Avy-a.n-dottc, white. lien. G. Might, 1 and champion; F. Nossitor, 2; V. Barker, 3. 23—Wyandotte, white, cockerel, H. B, .McGuire, 3: G. Might. He- Class 30 —Wyandotte, while, pullet, V. Barker, 1; F. Nossiter, 2; P, Ttuguid. 3. Class 31 —Wyandotte, partridge, cock, or cockerel. J. Jarvis, 1 and 2. Class 32—Wyan-. (lotic, partridge, hen or pullet, J. Jarvis, 1. Class 33—Wyandotte, cock or cockerel, J. Jarvis. 1. Class "1 —Wyandotte her. or pullet. J. Jarvis. 1. Class 35—Orpington, huff, single-comb, cock, H. J, Manson, I: N. F. Wood; 2, Class 36 —Orpington, buff, single-comb, hen, J. Jams, 2. Class 37— Orpington, buff, single-comb, cockerel. C. E. Kcnnber. 1; J. Jarvis, 3. Class IS— Orpington, buff, single-comb, pullet, 11. J. Manson. 1; C. 11. Item her, 2; J. Jarvis, 3 Class 39 Orpington, black, single-comb, cock. C. J. Munro, 1: D. Harwell, 2; J. IE Wingate. 3. Class 49 Orpington, black, single-comb, lieu, N. F. Wood, 1; P. Dngii.id, 2. Class 41—Orpington, black, singlci-conib. cockerel, G. Bickford, 2. Class 42—Orningcon, black, single-comb, pullet, J. Taylor, 1. Class 51—Lnugsha n, cock. 11, V. Fitzhcrbert, 1: H. Aladolcy, 2; J. Morris, 3. Glass 52—In::gshau. hen. It. McMnrray, 1; It. Marl"i"V, 2. Class 53—Lnngsiinn, cockerel, E H. Holland. 1. Class 54—-Langshan, 1: T. R Poad, 2; til. Webb. 3. Class 55—Minorca, cock, Mrs A. Wilson, 3. Class 56 —Minorca beu, J. 11. Mnnttan, 1; J. Casey. 2: .7. T>. Cox, 3. Class 57—Minorca, cock. J. H. Aleutian, 1; F. J. France, 2. Class 58—Minorca, pullet, John Casey. 1 and 3; J. D. Cox, 2. Class 59—Leghorn, white cock. E. Holland, 1 and 2; A. AY. Broadway. 3. Class CO—Leghorn, white, non, K ' 11. Holland, 1 and 2; A. W. Mi railway. 3. Class 61—Leghorn, white, cockerel, E. H. Holland. .1; J. Cunningham". 3. Class 62—Leghorn, white, pullet, E. H. Holland, 1. 2 and 3. Class 63 Leghorn, brown, cook. A. W. Broadway. 1; N. Mimes, h.o. Class 61—Leghorn, brown, heu.i A, AY. Broadway, 1: AY, Cot--1; N. ‘Mines, h.c. Class 61—Leghorn, brown,, cockerel, J. Cunninghame, 1; P. Duguid, 2 and 3. Class 66—Leghorn, brown, pullet, AY. Cotton, 1: A. W. Broadway. 2; J. Cunninehame, 3. Class 69—Andalusian, cock, Taplin Eros., 2. Class 70—Andalusian, ben. F J. France, champion, I and 3i A. R. Mayo. 2: J. Jamieson, h.c. Class 71—Andalusian, cockerel, J. Jamieson. 2. Class 72—Andalusian, pullet. A. R. Mn.vo, 3. Class 73 — HVt. bur- goldou-pencilled. cock or cockerel. E. Evans, 1: A. Wilkie. 3. Class 74—Hamburg, golden-pencilled, hen or millet. Taplin Bros.. 2 and 3. Class 76 ITambnr" silver-pencilled, hon nr.pullet. A. R.. Wilkie, I.‘ Class 78—Hamburg, black, hen or millet, Taplin Bros., 2Class 79—Hamburg, cock or cockerel, Tn.plin Bros,, 1 and 2. Class 80—Hamburg, .hen or millet, Taplin Bros.. 1 and 2. Class 53—Houdan; cock, H. J. Manson, 1; J. Mavo and Son. 3. Class 84—■ Houdan hem. T. A. Bowler. 1: H. J. Mnnerm. 2 and 3. Class 85—Houdan, cncke,re.l, F A. B'Tls. 1. Class 86—Houdan, millet. H. J. Manson, 1 and 2. Class 87 — Game Bantam, nock or cockerel H. V. Fitvhorbert, 1, Class 83—Game Bantam, ben or millet. H. V. F'tzherhert. 1 and 2, Class 89—Bantam, cock or cockerel. Master T. Casey. 1; F. J. France, 2 and 3. Class 90—Bantam, hon or pullet, F. J. Franco, 1. EXPORT FOAVLS. Class 91—Best four 'live cockerels, J. Holm Johnston, 3. Turkeys, geese and ducks. —Class 93 Aylesbury drake. J. AY. Lovelock, 1 and 2. Claes 93—Aylesbury duck.' J. AY. Lovelock, 1 and 2. Class 94—Pekin drake, C. H. Owen, 1 and 2; J. Morris. 3. Class 93—Pekin duck, C. H. Given, 1; H. J. ■Manson. 2 and 3. CHlass 36—Rouen drake G. Paltridge, 1; J. Mavo and Sons. 2. Class 97—Rouen duck, J. Mayo and Sops. 1 and 2. Class 98—India runner drake. C. Green, 1; J. Mayo and Sons. 2. Cla-s 99—India runner, duck. C. Green. 1. Class 100—Drake any‘other variety H. V. Fitzherhert. 1; C. Allan, 2. —Duck any other variety. H. V. Fitzherbort 1. Class; 102—Turkey gobbler, any variety. 11. F. Wood. 1; A. Olson, 2. Class 103 —Turkey hen, any variety. D .O. Shute, 2.

• Pigeons.—Class 109—Dragoon, cock or hen, H. Madeley. 1: J. Hall 2 and 3. Class 110—Antwerp or show homer, cock or hen G. L. Bartlett. 1: A. Faulkner. 2: A. Carson. 3. Cla's 111—Fnntail. cock or hen, G. C. Wilson, 1: C. Allan. 2. Class 113—Tumbler, short-faced, cock or hen, A. H. Faulkner, 1. Class 116—Owl, English or African, cock or hen. F. J. Franco. 1 and 2. Olaiss 119—Working homer red chequer, cook or hen. F. H. Richards, 1 and 2: Jas. Sinclair. 3. Class 120—Working homer, blue or black chequer cock or hen. F, H. Richards, 1 and 2; Jas. Sinclair. 3. Class 121— Working homer, ccck or hem, any other colour Jas. Sinclair. 1: B. McCormick, 2; G,L. Bartlett. 3. Poultry selling class.—Class 122—Cock or cockerel. F. J. France. 1; Geo. Finn, 2. Class 123—Hen or pullet. Goo. Finu. 1 and 2. MANUFACTURERS’ AND FARM \ PRODUCTS. Class I—Farmers’ fresh separator butter. Miss Grace Thompson, 1: Miss Frances Thompson. 2. Class 2—Farmers’ fresh -non-separator butter. Mrs W. J. Neilson, .1; Geo. Kilford. 2. Factory cured and preserved meats, etc.—Oiass 3—Best collection hams, bacon and factory products. North Island Bacon Company, 1 ami 2: Stratford Bacon Company, special certificate. Fermented and other drinks—Class 9 —Cade colonial ale, Jos. Jcssop, 2. Class 11— Bottled colonial ale. 12 bottles —Jos. Jessup, 1. Class 15 —Best assortment of colonial-made wines. Zealandia Wine Agency, 2. HORTICULTURAL. Class 19—Best floral design. Mrs Bell. 1. Class 20—Cut flowers, L. Abraham. 1. Class 21 —Gut Flowers. Mrs Trow, 1; L. Abraham. 2. Class 22—Best collection, Mrs J. G. Wilson, 1; L. Abraham. 2. Class 24—Best hand bouquet, Mrs Bell. 1; Mins O. Mellsop, 2. Class 26—Foliage plants—C. Hocking. 1. Class 27—Six distinct varieties ferns. Joseph Topic, 1. Class 29—Cut flowers, L. Abraham, 1. Class 30—Best collection of pot plants. A. Brooks 1. HOME INDUSTRIES.

Class 31—Collection of dressed poultry, TJ.B.C.A., 2. Class 32—Bozen hen eggs (by weight), Jas Morris. 1. Class 33 Dozen duck eggs (by weight). Miss Baisillie, 1; Jas. Morris, 2. Class 51—Collection bottled fruit (6 varieties). Mrs G. T. Woodroofe. junr., 1; Mrs A. Eutledgo, 2. Class 35—Collection pickles and sauces. Mrs Canton, junr.. 1. Class 39 —Collection home-made wines, Mrs K. Milson. 1. Class 49—Collection of savoury sandwiches. Mrs Tripe. Class 41

—Collection homo-made sweets, Airs Bell, 1; Mrs C. Grove, 2; Miss A. Bennett, v.h c. Class 42—Home-made bread (two loaves, white). Miss E. Christensen, 1; ids.; A. Maxwell. 2; Mr; J. Hastings, 3. Class 43—Home-made bread (2 loaves, brown). Mrs Jefforio-, 1; Mrs A. F. AVUson. 2. Class 44—6 scenes (oven), 'Mrs If. Davidson, 1; Miss Stone, 2; Mrs A. F. AYilsoii, 3. Class 45 —0 .scones (girdle), '.Mrs \Y. Park, 1. Clans 46—Pound cake (not less than 21 bs wcbdi.t), Mrs A. F. AVilson, 1; Mrs C. AV. Grove, 2. . Class 47 —.Madiera cake (not less than 2ihs weight), Miss D. Henry, 1; Mrs Revingto.i Jones, 2. Class 48 Sponge cake (not 10-s than lib weight). Mrs Eevhigton Jones, 1; -Mrs C. Vv. Grove, 2. Class 49 —Sponge sandwich (any filling). Miss Heyward, 1. Class 50—Iced cake (icing only to bo judged 1. Mrs S. Woodroofo, junr., 1. Class 51—Fancy cakes (six varieties, one plate). Mrs \Y. Anion, 1; Mias Hayward. 2. Class 52—Gingerbread (one plate). Miss M. Johnston, 1. Class 53—Short bread (one plate), Mrs 8011. 1. Class 54—Oat cake (one plate), Mrs J. Hastings, 1. Class 55—Jam tarts, host miff pastry. Mbs A. Fitzgerald, 1; Mrs AY. Park, 2- Class 57—Six cream puffs, ilrs D. L. Smith, 1; Mias M. Johnson, 2. Class 59—Best cream cheese. Mrs Forsaith, 1. Childicn under 15 years.—Class 60— Plato of oven scones. Miss Violet Jefferies, 1; Auss Mary Butler, 2. Class 61— Plato of small cakes. Miss Eiley AlcCorv vill, 1; Miss D. Walter, 2. Class 62 Best collection of sweets (six varieties), MUu Dorothy Tripe, 1; Miss Sybil Abraham, 2. INDUSTRIAL, ART AVORK AND SCHOOL EXIHBITIS.

Amateur Classes.—Class 63—Exhibit of embroidery.' Harriett S. Crawford, 1; Miss Jena-on, 2. Class 64—Exhibit of fino point lace. Miss J. A. Oldfield. 1; Miss Rose Stevenson. 2. Class 65—Best exhibit ot coarse point lace. Miss Polluscholc, 1; Mis; J. A. Oldfield, 2. Class. 66—Best quilt, crochet or knitted. Mrs B. Thomson, 1; Mrs D. ffcott, 2; Airs 0. Lomax, 3. Chuss 67—Host exhibit cotton crochot, Mrs E. AY. Lovett; 1; Miss M. AloDowall, 2. Class GS Best exhibit Mountmellick work, Mrs C. Mellsop, 1; Airs F. Ala son, 2. Class 69—Best exhibP coarse drawn thread work. Miss A. E. Bennett, 1; Mists E. Christensen. 2. Class 70—Best exhibit fino drawn thread work. Miss E. Christensen, 1; Miss Pollaschok, 2. Class 71—Best afternoon tray cloth—Miss May Olsen. 1; Alius A. Scott, 2. Class 72—Frist exhibit table centre, embroidered in silk, Alios Harriot S. Crawford, 1; Aire B. Thomson, 2. Clare 73.—Best exhibit child’s smocked frock, Mrs Tripe, 1; A 1 tv. F. Riddiford, 2. Class 7.s—Host piece of embroidery. Miss Harriet S. Crawford, 1; Aliss K. Holmes, 2. Clasts 76—Best exhibit of six handmade buttonholes—Mrs \A r . Anion, 3; Aliss Ennis, 2. Class 77—Best handknitted socks. Airs Hogginson, 1 : Mi's AI Gihlin, 2. Class 7S—Best hand-knitted stockings, Aliss Annie E. Bennett, 1. Clare 79—Best knitted or crochet woollen jacket, Mrs J. Petorana, 1; Alps H. Chrichton, 2. Class 80—Best knitted or crochot pair baby's boots, Mrs H. Clirichten, 1; Florence I. Bickford, 2. Class 81—Best knitted or crochet woollen petticoat. Mrs Sophie Schwoss, 1; Florence I. Bickford, 2. Class S2—Best exhibit or hand-made lace, Alisa A. E. Bennett, 1; Mrs j. Christensen. 2. Class S3—Best tea. easy; Mrs L, J. Watkin, 1; Airs C. AXellsop, 2. OPEN CLASSES FOR PROFESSIONALS.

Class Ss—Exhibit of embroidery. Miss Jlortonsen, 1. Needlework.—Class 86—Best, collection work, Muriel Hodgins, 1; Eileen. Lennon, 2; Miriam Storey, 3.

Public School Section.—Class 87—Freehand drawing. Myrtle Sopp, 1; C. Oakley, 2. Class 88—Freehand drawing, Arthur Fitt, 1; Hugh M. Thomson, 2. Class 89—Plano or solid geometry, James Bain, 1; Alice Tapliu, 2. Class 90 —Map drawing, under 13 years: Australia (12 by 16), Dolly Johnson, 1; Heni Park, 2; Fanny Codlin, h.o. Class 01—Map drawing, under 15 years; Europe (12 by 16), P. N. Thompson, 1; Ruby McAllister, 2. Class 92—Map drawing, over 15 years; Asia (12 by 16), Artliur Fitt. 1; Hugh M. Thomson, 2. . Class 93—Scale drawing (any ago), J. H. Trimmer, 1 and 2. Needlework.—Class 94—Plain pinafore. Standard 11. or under 10 years, Phyllis Thomson, 1. Class 95—Children’s garment, Standard IV. or under 13 years, Dorothy Nash, 1; Nollio McKeenan, 2; Susan Halpin, 3. Class 96—Specimen work, Violet Holbon, 1; Florence Morell, •2; Florence Forsaith, 3. Art and technical schools, etc.—Class 99—Freehand drawing, A. C. Lovelock, 1; H. IV. Bread, 2. Class 100—Drawing in light and shade, including Sepia, Herbert Gabitcs', 1; 11. IV. Broad, 2-' Class 101—Figure drawing, 11. IV. Broad, 1. Class 103—Drawing with the aid of mathematical, instruments. Master E. Toms,’-If F. Bennett, 2. Class 104—Wood carving (relief), Mrs F. IV. G. Henderson, 1; IV. B. Kuhtzo, 2. Class 105— Wood carving (chip), 11. IV. Broad. 1. Glass 107—Best collection of New Zealand woods, 11. V. Eade, 1. Amateurs (open).—Class 108 Wood carving, -relief, H. A. Walker, 1; Miss Coombs, 2; Francis E. Watson. 3. Class 109 Wood calming (chip), Oswald E. Ransom, 1. PHOTOGRAPHY. Class HO—Best collection of six pictures, the .work of exhibitor—C. R. Howitt, 1; L. Cohen, 2. Class 111—Best three pictures, work of juniors, L. Cohen, 1; Hugh M. Thomson, 2. Class 112—Best 6 hand camera prints—W. 11. McLean, 1; C. E. IVarburton, 2. Open class.—Class 113—Best collection of six pictures, B. S. Pegler, 1; George Stevontou, 2. 1 PIGS. Berkshire.—Class I—Boar over 12 nufliths. Slack Bros., 1; J. O. Bntohelar, 2; E. C. Woolfouden, 3. Class 2—Boar over 9 nnd under 13 months. J. Jarvis, 1 and ohampion. Class 3—Boar over 6 and under 9 months. S. R. Lancaster, 1: E. C. IVooifendem, 2; E. White. 3. Class 4—Boor under 6 months. Slack Bros. 1 and 2; S. R. Lancaster v.h.c.; E. White, h.o. Class s—Breeding bow{ in pig, John Jarvis, 1 and champion; Slack Bros. 2. Class 6—Sow, with litter of not loss than 6 pigs J. C. Nathan, 1 and 3; E. White, 2. S. R. Lancaster, v.h.c. Class 7 Sow over 9 and under 12 months. Slack Bros., 1 and 2: S. R. Lancaster. 3. Olaiss 8— Sow over 6 and under 9 months. Slack Bros., 1 and 2; S. B. Lancaster. 3. Class 9 Sow under 6 months, John Jarvis. 1; Slack Bros.. 2 and 3; E. White, v.h.c. / Tamwortb. —Class: 10—Boar over 12 months. B, White. 1. Class 11—Boar oyer 9 and under 12 months, J, Jarvis, 1 and champion. Class >l2—Boar, oyer 6 months and under 9’months, B. White. 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2. Class 13— Boar under 6 mouths, J. Jarvis 1; E. White, 2 and 3. vAass 14—Breeding sow, in pig. J. Jarvis. 1 and champion: E. White. 2. Class 15—Sow nnd litter of not less than 6 -pigs age not to exceed two months, E. White. 1. Claes 17—Sow over 6 and under 9 months. J. Jarvis. 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2. Class 18—Sow under 6 months, J. Jarvis, .1 and 2; E. White. 3. Yorkshire.—Class 19—Boar over 12 months. B. Grav, 1 and champion and 3; S. W. Lnxfard, 2. Class 22—Boar under 6 months, B. Gray, 1. Class 23 —Breeding sow, in pig. B. Gray, 1 and champion; B. White 2. Class 24r—Sow' and litter of not less than' 6 pigs, age not to exceed 2 months. B. White, 1. Class 23—Sow, over 9 and under 12 months. B. White. 1. Class 26—Sow over 6 and under 0 months, W. J. Harris. 1; E. White, 2. Glass 27 —Sow under 6 months B. Gray, 1,2, 3 and o. Any recognised brood (purebred) not previous!,- enumerated. —Glass 23—Boar, any age, black Devon. Mrs B. H. Slack. 1 and 3. Class 29—Sow any age, black Devon. Mrs B. H. Slack. 1 and 2. Claes SO—Fat pigs most suitable for bacon, weight not to exceed loOlbs, E. White .1 and 2. Class 31—Two fat porkers, any brod, E. White, 1; Slack Bros., 2. HORSES THOROUGHBREDS. Class I.—Stallion, over 4 years: McDonald and Wilson’s Conqueror and champion, 1; B. B. Vino’s Enchanter. 2; RMammaru’s Toa. Class 3.—Celt, foaled since August Ist. 1801: R. Manmiarn’s St. Joe 1; Hon. W. Johnston’s Ilamen2. Class 4.—Colt, foaled since August Ist,

1902: R. Mantmaru’s Ana, 1. Class a.— Mare, with foal at foot, or to foal berora December 31st, 191)3: 11. Borgenson’s Bay, 1; C. Hawkins’s Oriflamne, 2. Class i.— I illy, foaled since August IM, 1901; D. Buick’s Alatiri and championship, 1; D-" A. Newman’s Possibility; J. Jefferson s Almadine. Glass 8. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1902: J. L. Buick X.

BEST CALCULATED FOR BREEDING CARRIAG B HORSES

Class 10.—Stallion, over 4 years—JT. H. Aldorson’s Coker’s Emperor. 1; Ellis Bros,' Gallatine, 2: If. G. Woodfiold’s Robert. 3.

DITTO WEIGHT-CARRYING HACKS. Claes 13—Mare, with foal at foot, or to foal before December 31st, 1903: H. G. Moore, 1; A. F. Fitzherhert, 2; A. C. McDowell, 3. Class 11—Filly or gelding. 3 years old. net thoroughbred: Jas. Buick. 1; John Purcell, 2. PONIES.

Class 15—Entire pony, anv ago, 14 hands and-under; if. Aloynihau, 1; AY. A. o’DoiuieH, 2. Class 16—Pony marc, 14 hands and under: W. Brown, 1; D. O’Shuto 2; J. Birchlcy. 3. Class 17Pony inairo or gelding, over 13 and not exceeding 14 hands: A. C. McDonnell, 1 and 3; 11. Gillies, 2. Class 18 —Best poto pony mare or griding, not exceeding 14.1 hands: 11. Gifford Moore, 1; J. 11. Strang. 2; G. N. Pharazyn, 3. Class 19—Pony mam or gelding, over 12 hands and not exceeding 13 hands: D. O’Shuto, 1; Miss Fraser, 2; N. Keeling, 3. Class 20—Pony inaro or gelding 12 hands or under: T. AY. Pol-aka, i; D. O’Shute, 2; AY. Rutherford, 3. SADDLE HORSES.

Class 21 AA’oight-carrying hack, any ago. up to 15 stone: D. G. Riddiford, 1; lion. AY. AY. Johnston, 2; H. Gainsford, 3. Class 22—Weight-carrying hack, any age. up to 13 stone: AY. S. Carter, 1; T. G. Riddiford. 2; AY. J. Shannon, 3. Class 23—Light-weight hack, any age, up to 11 stone; Airs Ernest Brown, 1: Miss CVmioTon, 2; AY. .1. Shannon, 3. Class 24 —AYoiglit-carrying cob. 14.1 to 15 hands: Allan Strang. 1; P. Maxwell, 2; J. H. Strang, 3. Class 25—Best horse, most .suitable as-a troop horse: P. AA T otton, 1; F. E. Perry, 2. Class 26—Best lady’s hack, to be ridden by a lady: Aliss Hyland, 1; Mrs Ernest Brown, 2; D. Noake, 3. T. Kennedy, v.h.0.; Jas. Coonibe. h.c. Class 27—Best walking horse: Airs D. G. Riddiford. 1; Dr AV. Graham 2; Mrs Ernest ■ Brown, ■3. Class 28 Best girl rider, Muriel McBeth, 1; Myrtle Birchle.y, 2; Phyllis Marshall. 3. Class 29—Bret boy rider, Ronald Cameron, 1: Alex. Brown, 2; B. .Walton, 3. Class 30 Pair **bnr-r-ess horses, 15 hands and over, to be driven in harness: Hon. AY. Johnston, 1. Class 31—Pair harness horses, I‘4 hands and undcir 15: Allan Strang, 2. Class

32 Pair harness nonies, IS hands and under 14: M. A. Ellis. 1. Class 34—Best tandem foam, 14 hands and over: Hon. AY. Johnston. 1; G. N. Pharazyn, 3. Class 35—Best tandenn tcaim, under 14 hands-. M. A. Ellis. 1; H. J. AYopdfield, 2; W. AYarehiam. 3. Class 36 —Single harness horse. 15.3 hands and over: D. G. Riddiford, 1; T. Ross, 2; E. C. Woolfenden, 3. Cii-ss 37-—Single harness horse, oyer 15 and under 15.3: J. Stratton, 1: Dr AY. R-. I). Knight. 3. Class 33 Single harness horse, over 14 hands and not exceeding 15: John Jamieson. 1; P Maccwnll. 2; J.‘ F. Mills, 3. Class 39 Single harness pony, over 13 hands and under 14: AI.'A. Ellis, 1 and 3; H. J. AVbrdfipld, 3; Allan Strang, v.h.e. Class 40—Single harness pony, 13 hands and under: E. Stevenson 1 ,1; Miss Fraser, 2; J. H. Strang, 3. DRAUGHTS. . -

Class 42—Stallion over 4 years: A. Alexander, X arid champion Nathan Bros., 3; T. P, Lett and -Son, 3: A. Fraser. v;h.o.; Nathan Bros., li.c. Class 43—Colt, foaled since August Ist, 1.900: T. A. Bremer, 1. Class 44—Celt, foaled since August Ist, 1901: T. A. Bremer, 1 and 2. Class' 45—Colt, foaled since Anpjnst Ist, 1802; A. Alexander, 1; Nathan. Bros., 2; J. S. Coolcsley. 3. Class 46 Mare, with foal at foot or to foal before. Deormbeir Ist. 190?—Nathan Bros., 1. 3, and 3. Class 47—Best me,re, with ono or more of her progenr:. Nathan Bros, 1. Class 43—Dry' draught .mare, -four years or over:' Nathan Bros, 1 and 2. Class 49 —Filly, foaled since August Ist. 1900: IV. H. Held, 1. Class 50—Filly, foaled sines August Ist, 1001: A... Alexander 1 and champion; Nathan Bros., 2, Hunt Bros., 3. Classs1 —Filly foaled since August Ist. 1902: A. Alexander, 1; T. A. Bremer. 2 and 3. Class 32-s Gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1901, J. Balsiliie, 1. Class 54 —Bair of horses, geldings and mares, most suitable for ploughing: Nathan Eros., 1: O. Gann,man and Co.. 2 and 3; W. Pearce, v.h.c. Class 55—Heavy gelding or mure, to be shown in a dray ox spring cart; Nathan Bros., 1: G, Gamman and Co., 2. Class 56—Three-horse plough , team: Nathan Bros., 1: G. A. Ga.rn.Tnan and Co., 2. Class 57—Light mare or gelding, for spring cart or /express purposes; New Zealand Express Company.l; T. J. Sheppard. 2: Tiriatu Snwmilling Comunuy, 3; Gas Company, v.h.c.. Class 58—Best pair horse®, shown in ' dray, single leader and shatter: Nathan Bros., 1; G. A. Gamman and Go., 2 and 3. Class 59—Lorry team, one pair of horses: Nathan Bros., 1; G. A. Gammon. 2 and 3. Class 60—Mare w gelding, for spring cart or express: Tiviatu Sawmilling Company,' 1; G. A. Gammon, 2 and 3. • CATTLE. SHORTHORN. Class I.—Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1900: McHardy Bros., 1 and champion; Moore Hunter Estate, 2. Class 3—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1900: McHardy Bros., 1; Mount,Herbert Estate, 2. Class 3—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1001: MoHardy Brea, 1; Mount Herbert Estate, 2; A. Nixon, 3 and v.h.c. Class 4—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1902: Archdeacon Williams, 1; McHardy Bros., 2 and 3; Mount Herbert Estate, v.h.c. Class 5 Bull and two of his progeny, to consist of yearling and two-year; McHardy Bros., 1. Glass 6—Cow, with calf at foot, or has calved within previous twelve months: Archdeacon S.'Williams, 1, 3 and champion; Mount Herbert. Estate, 2. Class 7—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1900: McHardy', Bros., 1; Archdeacon S. Williams, 2. Class B—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1901: McHardy Bros., 1 and 2; Archdeacon S. Williams, 3 and h.c. Class 9—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1902: Mount Herbert Estate, 1; McHardy Bros., 2; Archdeacon S.. Williams, 3 and v.h.c. Class 10—Best f>on of three Shorthorn heifers, calved since July Ist, 1902; McHardy Bro?., 1 and 3; Archdeacon Williams, 2. HEREFORD.

Class 11—Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1900: C. A. Lovett, 1; J. W. Baker, - Class 12—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1900: Jas. Stuckey, 1. Class 13—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1901: Jas. Stuckey, 1 and champion; X). P. Buchanan, 2. Class 14—Bull, calved since July Ist, 1002: Jaa. Stuckey, 1,2, 3 and c.; D. P. Buchanan, h.c. Class lo—Bull and two of his Hereford progeny, to consist of yearling and two-year: Jas. Stuckey, 1; C. A. Lovott, 2. Class 16—Cow, wuh calf at foot, or has .calved within previous twelve months: Jas. Stuckey, 1 and champion. Class 17—Heifer, calved sinco July Ist, ,1900: Jas. Stuckey, 1. Class 18—-Heifer, calved sinco July Ist, 1901: D. P. Buchanan, 1; C. A. Levett, 2. Cla"3 19—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1902; Jas. Stuckey, 1; Geo. Wheeler, 2; D P. Buchanan, 3; C. A. J. Levett, n.q. Class 20—Erst: pen of throe Hereford heifers, calved sinco July Ist, 1902: James Stuckey, 1. . . POLLED ANGUS. Class 22—8u11, calved since July Ist, 1900: J. J. Campbell, 1 and champion; J. T. Dalrymplo, 2. Class 23—8u11, calved since .Tulv Ist, 1901: J. T. DaJrymplo, 1. Class 25—Cow, with calf at foot, or has calved within the previous 12 months: :J. J. Campbell, 1 and champion; J.- T. Dalrymple, 2. Class 27 Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1900: J. J. Campbell, 1 and 2. AYRSHIRE. Class 31—Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1900: S. Standen, 1 and champion: S. W. Luxford, 2; D. Buchanan, 3; J. Kyle, c. Class 32—8u11, ' calved sinco July Ist, 1900: Mb B. H. Slack, 1; S. W. Luxford. 2; J. Kyle, 3. Class 31—Bull, calved sinco July Ist, 1901: J. Kyle, 1 and 3;

Slack Bros., 3. Class 34—8u11, calved since July Ist, 1902; Slack Bros., 1; J. Kyle, 2 and 3. Chur- 3.5—8u1l end two of hi.o Ayrshire progeny, to consist of yearling and two-year: J. Kyle, 1; D. Buchanan, 2. Class 36—Cow, with calf at foot, or has calved within previous 12 mouths: S. AV. Luxford, 1 and champion, 2 and 3; J. Kyle, h.c. Class 37 Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1900; SlackEras., 1; p. Standon, 2; J. Kyle, 3. Class 38—Heifor, calved since July Ist, 1901: S W. Luxford, 1; Slack Bras., 2; S. Standon, 'l. Class 33—Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1902; S. AV. Luxford, 1; J. Kyle, 2 and c.; Slack Bros., 3; Airs B. IT. Slack, h.c. Class 40—Best pen of three Ayrshire heifers, calved sines July Ist, 1902; S, Standon, 1; J. Kylo, 2 and 3. . JERSEY. Clans 41—Bull, calved prior to «uly Ist, 1900; J. A. McCr-n, 1 and champion; S. R. Lancaster, 2; 11. He'witt, 3. Class 42 —Bull, calved since July Ist, 1909: S. R. Lancaster, 1; Mrs AI, A. Kirton, 2. Class 43 —8u11, calved since July Ist, 1901; 11. J. Shailcr, 1; A. Dermer, 2; Airs M. E. Crook, 3. Class 44—8u11, calved since July Ist, 1902: S. R. Lancaster, 1, 2 and v.h.e.; J. A. AlcCrca, 3. Class 45 —Bull and two of his Jersey progeny: J. A. McCrea, 1; Paul Hunter, 2. Class 46 —Cow, with calf at foot, or has calved within previous 12 months: A. Buchanan, 1, champion and v.ft.c.; J. A. AlcCrea, 2; .S R. Lancaster, 3 and h.c. Class 47 Heifor, calved since July Ist. 1900: A. Buchanan, 1 and h.c.; Airs AI. A. Kirtorn, 2; S. R. Lancaster, 3. Class 48— lloifcr, calved tinea July Ist, 1901; J. A. AlcCrea, 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2; P. Hunter, 3. Class 49—Hoifor, calved since July Ist, 1902: P. Hunter, 1 and 2: J. A. AlcCrca, 3; Aire AI. A. Kirton, v.h.e.; S. R. Lancaster, h.c. Class 50—Best pen of three Jersey heifers, calved since July Ist, 1902: J. A. McCroa, 1. DAIRY COAYS.

Class 51—Cow in milk, any breed or grade: Aiastor Jack Richards, 1; AX. Cook, 2; S. R. Lancaster, 3; A. Richards, v.h.e.; E. AATiito, c. Class 52—Beet pen of three dairy hoi fora, crossbreds, over 12 and under 18 months; S. R. Lancaster, 1; A. Dormer, 2; A. Richards, 3. Class 53—Best pen of three dairy heifers, over 18 and under 30 months, in milk or in calf: S. Standon, 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2; Airs E. 11. Slack, 3. Class 54—Best dairy Heifor, in milk, calved since July Ist, 1900; Airs A. Richards, 1; AI. Crook, 2. Class 55—Bert; pen of three hand-fedchei-fers, under 12 months: S.' Stauden, 1; Slack Bros., 2. FAT CATTLE.

Claris SB—Single bullock, any age: Mooro Hunter Estate, 1 and champion; AlclTardy Bros., 2; Aleat Export Co., 3. Class 59—Two bullocks, calved siuco July Ist, 1899; Alcllardy Bros., 1 and 2; Aloore Hunter Estate, 3. Class 60—Two bullocks, calved since July Ist, 1900; D. Fraser, 1; Alcllardy Hunter Estate, h.c. Class 61—Best pen of three two-year-old steers, calved since July Ist, 1900: Alcllardy Bros., 1 and -; AV. Pearce, 3.' ’ Class 62—Single bullock, for shop purposes,"calved since July Ist, 1990; Jas. Stuckey, 1; AlcHax-dy Bros., 2.

SHEEP. LINCOLNS IN THE WOOL.

Class I—Rams. 18 months and under: Perry Bros., J: Hon J. D. Ormond, 2 and h.c.; W. H. Wyboume, c. Class 2 —Rams, over 18 mouths and under, 30 months: Perry Bros., 1; W. H. »yboume. 2 and c.: Hon J. D. Ormond, b.c. Class 3—Ram. 30 months and upwards; AV. 11. Wybourne, 1,2 and v.h.e.; Perry Bros., c. Class 4—Two rams. 18 months and under: AA T . H. AA T ybourne, 1 and c.; Hon J. D. Ormond. 2 and h.c. Class 5 —One owe. 18 mouths and under; j.ion J. D. Ormond. 1; AY. H. AVybourne. 2 and c.; Perry Bros., h.c. Class 6—One owe. over 18 months and under 30 months. With lamb (suckling): Hon J. D. Ormond, 1 And v.h.e.; Porry Bros.. 2. Class 7—One ewe. over 30 months, with Lincoln lamb (suckling): Hou J. D. Ormond, 1. v.h.e and champion; Pony Bros., 2; AY. H. Wyboume, h.o. and c. Class B—Two ewes. 18 montns or under; Perry Bros., X and 2. Class 9—Two owes, any ago, with Lincoln lambs (suckling) at foot; Perry Bros., 1; Hon. J. D. Ormond, 2; AV. H. AVybourne. h.c. , ROMNEY MARSH IN THE WOOL.

Class 10—Ram. 18 months and under: R Tanner, 1; J. Reid, 2; Gray Bros., 3; •T. O. Batchelor, v.n.c.: \V. B. Allen, h.c. Class 11—Ram. over 18 months and under 30 months; E. Short, l aud, champion; P. Jlungavin. 2; J. Reid. 3; R. Tanner, v.h.c. Class 12— Ham. 30 months and upwards: John Reid. 1 and 3. Boaley Bros.. 2 and v.h.c. Glass 132Two rams, 18 months and under: John Hold, 1,2 and v.h.c.; Bealoy Bros., 3. Class 1-I—One ewe, 18 months and under; Bealey Bros., 1 and v.h.c.; P. Mungaviu, 2; Gray Bros., 3. Class 15—One owe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with Romney lamb (suckling) at foot: P. Mungavin, 1: J. 0. Batchelor, 2; Robert Tanner, 3; E. Short, v.h.c. Class 16— One ewe, over 30 months, with Romney lamb (suckling): Goo. Wheeler. 1: aobert Thinner. 2; J. O. Batchelor. 3; David Rowlands, v.h.c. Class 17—Two ewes. 18 months and under: Gray'Bros., 1: Robert Tanner. 2: J. O. Batchelar, 3; D. Rowlands, v.h.c. Class ewes, any age, with Romney lambs (suckling): Robert Tanner ,1 J. O. Batchelar, 3. ENGLISH LEICESTER IN THE WOOL Class 19—Ram, 18 months and under: Perry Bros., 1 and 2; P. C. Threlkeld, 3; Nelson .Bros., v.h.o. Class 20 —Ram, 18 months'and under 30 mouths: Perry Bros.. 1,2. o. and champion; P. C. Tto’elkold, 3; R.. S. Lancaster, y.h.o. Nelson Bros., h.c. Class 21—Ram. 30 months or upwards: Nelson Bros., 1; P. C. Threlkeld, 2; Slack Bros., 3. Class 22—Two rams. IS months or under: P. C. Threlkeld, 1 and 2; Nelson Bros., 3. Clans 23—One ewe, 18 months or under: P. C. Threlkeld, 1 and 2; S. R. Lancaster; 3; Nelson Bros., h.cl; Perry Bros., r. Class 24—One ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb .(suckling) at foot; Perry Bros., 1 and 2; Nelson Bros.. 3 and v.h.c.; A. Southey Baser, h.c. Class 25—One ewe, over 30 months, with lamb (suckling): Perry Bros., 1,2 and champion; Slack Bros., 3 and v.h.c. Class 26—Two ewes, 18 months or under; P. O. Threlkeld 1 and 2; Nelson Eros., 3 and v.h.c. Class 27—Two owes, any age, with English Leicester lamb (suckling); Nelson Bi’os., 1 and 2.

BOEDER LEICESTER IN THE WOOL Class 28—Ram, IS months and under: Nelson Bros., 1; Hon J. D. Ormond, 2: John Reid, 3. Class 20—Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months; Nelson Bros., 1 and 3; Hon J. D. Ormond. 2. Class 30—Ram. 30 months and unwards: Nelson Bros., 1, 2.' 3 and champion. Class 31—Two rams, 18 months or under: Nelson Bros., 1 and 2; Hon J. D. Ormond., 3. Class 32—One ewe, 18 months or under: X D. Ormond. 1; Nelson Bros.. 2 and 3. Class 33—One owe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb (suckling): Hon J. D. Ormond. 1; Nelson Bros., 2 and 3. Class 34—Two ewes. 18 mqnths or under; Nelson Bros.. 1,2, 3 and champion. Claes 35—Two ewes, anv age, with lambs (suckling): Nelson Bros., 1 and 2.

SHROPSHIRE DOWNS IN THE WOOL Class 36—Ram, 18 months and under: A. H. Campbell, 1 and 2; late Jas. John, 3; Nelson Bros., v.h.c. Class 37—Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months: W». A. Beocroft, 1; late Jas. Johns, 2; Nelson Bros., v.h.c. Class 38—Ram. 30 months and upwards: P. Bulls, 1; Nelson Bros., 2; W. J. Birch, v.h.c. Class 39 Two rams, 18 months and under: A. H. Campbell, I;,Nelson Bros., 2; G. L. Marshall. v.h.c. Class 40—One ewe, 18 mouths and under: Late Jas. Johns, 1 and 2; Nelson Bros.. 3 and v.h.c. Class 41—One ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb (suckling): Nelson Bros., 1 and 2; W. A. Beecioft, v.h.c and c. Class 42—Two ewes. IS months and under: Nelson Bros., 1; Mrs B. H. Slack, 2. Class 43—Two ewes, any age, with Shropshire lambs (suckling): Late Jas. Johns, 1 and champion; A. H. Campbell, 2; Nelson Bros., 3; W. H. Beecroft, v.h.c. ) SOHTHDOWNS IN THE WOOL. Class 44—Ram, 18 months and under: Jas. Stuckey. 1, and 3; Nelson. Bros., 2 and v.h.c.; Bealey Bros., h.c. Class 45 —Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months: Jas. Stuckey, 1,2, 3-and chainpion; late Jas. Johns, v.h.c. Class 46 Ram. 30 months and upwards: Jas. Stuckey, 1; late Jas. Johns, 2. Class 47

—Two rams, IS months and under: Nelson Bros., 1; Jas. Stuckey, 2, 3 and v.h.c.; late Jas. Joans, h.c. Class *lB— owe, IS months and under: Late u as. Johns, 1; S. 1!. Lancaster, 2; Ellis Eros., 3; Jas. Stuckey, v.h.c. and c.; Nelson Bros., v.h.c. Class 49—Quo ewe, over IS months and under 30 months, with lamb (suckling): Late Jas. Johns, 1 and 2; Mrs B. H. Slack, 3; Jas. Stuckey, v.h.c.; S. K. Lancaster, c. Class 30—Two ewes, IS mouths and under: Nelson Bros., 1, - and 3; Jas. Stuckey, v.h.c. and c.; S. R. Lancaster, h.c. Class 51—Two ewes, auv with Southdown lambs (suckling): Late Jas. Johns, 1 and cnampion; Jas. Stuckey, 2; S. K. Lancaster, 3; Nelson Bros., v.h.c. SOUTHDOWN (SHORN).

Class 52—Ram. 18 months or under: Jas. Stuckey, 1,2, 3, and champion; S. R. Lancaster, h.c.; late Jas. Johns, c. Class 53—Rom. over 18 months; Jas. Stuckey, 1. 2.3, and h.c.; late Ja.s. Johns, 3. Class 54—Ewe. 18 mouths or under; Nelson Bros., 1, v.h.c. and h.c.: Jas. Stuckey. 2; S. A. Lancaster, 3. Class 55 —Ewe, over IS months, with lamb (suckling): Late Jas. Johns. 1 and champion; Jas Stuckey, 2 and 3; Mrs B. H. Slack, h.c.; S. R. Lancaster, o. HAMPSHIRE DOWNS (IN THE WOOD. Class 56—Rani. 18 months and under; J. Vile, 1 and 2. Class 57 —Ram, oyer 18 mouths and under 30 months: J. Vile. 1. Class 58—Ram. 30 months and upwards; J'.- Vile. 1. Class 59—Two rams: IS months and under: J. Vile, 1. Class GO One ewe. IS months and under: J. Vile, 1 and 2. Class 61—One ewe. over 18 months and under 30 mouths, with (suckling): J. Vile. 1 and 2. Class 02Two ewes, 18 months and under: J. Vile, 1 and 2. Class 63—Two ewes, with lambs (suckling): J. Vile, 1 and 2. MERINO (IN THE WOOL). Class 78—Ram, 18 months or under: W. J. Birch. 1 and 2. Class 79—Ram, over IS months: W. J. Birch, 1,2, and o. Class 80 —Ewe, 18 months or under: W. J. Birch, 1 and 2. Class 81—Ewe. over 18 months with lamb (suckling): W. J. Birch, 1. • CROSSBREDS. Class 83 —Five crossbred ewe hoggets, any breed: Nelson Bros.. 1 and 2. EAT SHEEP. Class 84—Five fat wethers, under 18 months. Down or Down crosses: W. C. Buchanan, 1. Class 85—Five fat wethers, over 18 and under 30 months, (longwool): W. C. Buchanan, 1. Class 86—Five fat wethers, over 18 and unden 30 months. Downs and Down crosses: IVT C. Buchanan, 1. Class 87—Five fat wethers, in wool under 18 months; Nelson Bros., 1;, W. C. Buchanan, 2 and 3. 1 Class 80 —5 fat ewes in wool: Nelson Bros, 1,2, and R. ; FAT LAMBS IN WOOL. Class 91—Five fat lambs, wethers or ewes, or wethers and owes: Hon. W. Johnston, 1; Nelson Bros., 2 and 3. Class 92—Fivo fat lambs, wethers, or ewes, or wethers and ewes; John Strang,' 1; Nelson Bros.. 2 and h.c.; W. H. Booth, 3. DOGS. Class I—St.1 —St. Bernard: A. C. Haycock, 1. Class 2—Deer or Stag Hound: Miss Buiok, 1. Class 3—Greyhound dogs: H. O’Connor 1; J. Gleoson, 2; F. Lucas, 3: Geo. Boer, v.h.c. Class 4—Greyhound bitches: J. Flannaigan. 1. Class 6—Retriever: J. C. James, 1; J. White, 2. Class 7—English Setter Dogs, Challenge Class;—P. Hunter, 1 and 2; Miss. F. James, S. Class B—English Setter bitches. Challenge Class:—P. Hunter, 1; G. G. Wells 2. Class 10— Gordon setter, dogs and bitches: H, A. Gooclall, 1; E. Baines,. 3AClass 11—Gordon setter..puppies, dogs, amd bitches; P. Lucas, 1; J. C. James.2. Class 12 —Irish setter: B. C. Bennett, 1: M. J. Miller, 2. Glass 14—Pointer: W. S. Hart, 1. Clnss 15—Collie, challenge class, rough-coated dogs: A. J. Shailer, 1; Chas. Louisson, 2. Class IC—Collie, rough coated bitch: H. McDonald, 1; D. B. Mcil.vcn, 3; J. G. Hankins, 3; A. Richards, h.c. Class 17—Collie, rough-coated dog: A. J. Shaliler, 1; D. B. McEwen, 3; Master, 11. Pringle 3. Class 18—Collie, bitch: J. G. Hankins, 1; G. Dry den, 2; A . ■ Richard's, 3. Class 19—Collie, roughcoated, dogs: Geo. Dryden. 1; D. Bmoe, ,2; C. P. Bailey, 3; Claws 20—Collie, hitches, J. G. Hankins, 1; H. C, Mclvor, 2; G. Dryden, S. Class 31—Collie, puppies and dogs: D. B. McEwen. 1; C. S. Bailey, 3; W. G. Reid, v.h.c. Class 22—Collie, rough-coated puppies: J. G. Hankins. 1; G. Dryden, 2; A. J. Shailer, 3. Class 22a —Best Collie dog in show, Association’s silver medal: A. J. Shailer. Class 22b Best Collie bitch in show. Association’s silver medal: Hugh McDonald. Class 22d--Best Collie bitch in show, competing in classes 15 to 22. gold nvodail: A. J. Shailer. Clara 23—Collie. ’ smooth-coated dogs: A. Richards. 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2. Class 34—'loollie bitobes: Mrs. •P. Mungayin, 1; R. Wilson, 2; C. H. Selhie, 3. Class 27—Collie, bearded or Old English, dogs, challenge class: A. A. Cuthbertson, 1 and 2; A. Richards. 3; Anderson h.c. Class 28—Collie, do., bitches, challenge: A A.. Cuthbertson, 1; A. Richards, 2; WV StaTlard, 3. Class 29—Fox terrier, smooth dogs, challenge class: W. A. Smith, 1; O. A. Porritt, 2; H. Madeley. 3; Mrs. K. Carlyson. v.hlc.. Class 30—Pox terrier, bitches: W. A. Smith, 1. Class 31—Fox terrier, puppies: O. A. Porritt, 1; S. A. Cherry, 2; W 1 A. Smith, 3; J. Waroham, v.h.c.; A: Pascoe, v.h.c.. Class 33—Irish terrier, dogs, open: O’Connor and Tydeman, 1. Class 34—Irish terrier, bitches, open: J. C. James, 1. Claes 35 Irish, terrier, puppies;' Miss Nellie Johnson, 1; J. 0. James)' v.h.c. Class 36 Scottish terrier, dogs and bitches: Helen Hunter, 1; P. Hunter, 2; C. E. Zohrab, 3., Class 37—Scottish terrier, puppies: Helen Hunter, 1. Class 38—Airdale terrier, dogs: A. K. Newman, 1. Class 41— Bull terrier, dogs and bitches: R. Bailey, 1. Class 42—Terrier, any other class, dogs amid bitches: Mrs. T. S. Cornish, 1. Class 43—Bui] dog, dogs: A. R. Young, 1; T. H. Richards.' 2. Class 44—d0., hitches J. H. Richards 1. Class 47 — Pugs: D. Silby, 1; A. Buchanan, 2 and 3. Class 48—Spaniel, cocker, under 301bs, dogs: W. C. Lovers edge X; H. J. Oarlyon, 2: H. M. Simmonds, 3. Class 49do. under 301 be., bitches: Mrs. W. G. Parker. Class 51—Spaniel, field: W. T. Green, 1 and 2; J. White, 3; W. Beck, v.h.c.; J. E. Hall. h.c. MANUFACTURES.—HEMP* Class H4—Best dressed bale of flax, about 4cwt.: William Adams. 1; Louis 2; Fred Siefert, 3. , ‘ ' ' JUDGES. _ The following are the Judges: Thoroughbred Horses, Saddle Horses, and Ponies.—Mr. A. Harris (Tamaki, Auckland). . Harness Horsea and Driving.—Mr. W. Hayward, jun. (Christchurch). tiraught Horses.—Mr. J. O. N., Grigg (Lon.gbcach). ■ < Shorthorns. —Mr. Alex McKenzie (Fea. theraton). Polled Angus.—Mr. W. J. Douglas (To Mahanga). Ayrshiros.—Mr. James Robertson (Lawrence). Jersey.—Mr. G. Gould (Christchurch). Dairy oows.—Messrs. James Robertson (Lawrence), and G. Gould! (Christchurch). Fat Stock. —Mr. W. B. Clarkson (Eiccarton). Lincolns. —Mr. C. Withell (Ellesmere). Romneys.—Mr. Alex D. Mcllraith (Christchurch). Leicester, English.—Mr. P. C. Murray (Lincoln). Leicester, Border. —Mr. Robert Grieve (Southland). Southdown. —Mr. James Laidlaw (Blenheim). Shropshire and Hampshire.—Mr. T. E. Upton (Ashburton). Merino.—Mr. Arch. McLean (Maraekakaiho. Greenhiill. H. 8.) pigs,— Hr. Harry Stewart (Bnrwood, Christchurch). Poultry.—Mr. A. A. White (Auckland). Do'g:.—l to 6. 12 to 14. 29 to 35, 33 to S 3; Mr. Paul Hunter, PoraugaJmu, H. 8.; 7to 11 15 to 28, 36 and 37: Mr. John Horrax, Mamgaho. Fermented Drinks.—Mr. Hume.

Horticultural.—Mr. Jo?. Wedghtman (.Awathniri). Home Industries.—Miss Dean Higgle (Wanganni).