MANAWATU SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5736, 3 November 1905, Page 7

MANAWATU SHOW.

SECOND DAY. HEAVY It AIN AND HEAVY WORK RESULTS OF THE JUDGING. (From Our Special Reporter.} PALMERSTON, November 2. iiowv.v run fell all lust nRHit, and this rnorniiiE the ('round was wot and floppy. Still, the ruin has held off all day, and tho crowd almost constitutes u record. A full grandstand cm a second day is a very healthy promise of success. Tho Premier has been present during tho day, and lunched with the committee. Captain Bingham, A.D.C. to the Governor, is present, and a number of departmental officers. A groat deal of judging has been got through during tho day. SHEEP. Border Leicester. In this division, tho Hon J. D. Ormond, of Hawke's Bay, scooped tbo pool. Air Ormond started bis Border flock about eleven years ago with draft awes from t tho Otugo flocks of Reid, of Eldorslm, Matthew Holmes, and A. C. Lang. Tbo rams used have been exclusively from Matthew Holmes's vtud, and the result has boon entirely satisfactory, tho Ormond flock taking overy prize and both championships. It should bo mentioned that Nelson Brothers' .sheep, which are usually very successful, nro not exhibited at all this year.

Speaking of thus division, tho judge, xUr John McCrostic, of Southland, expressed satisfaction at the progress made ■Siy the brood since its introduction to tho North Island. The South Island, and particularly Southland, may be regarded as tho homo of the Border Leicester, so far as Non' Zealand is concerned. .Mr McC'rostio considers it probable, however, that the North will produce a bigger sheep, though possibly not one of better ipiality. Tho exhibits this year show a great improvement on tho condition of last year. The prize-takers are as follows: Firsts—Hon J. D. Ormond (8), Slack Bros. Seconds—Hon J. 11. Ormond 15), Slack Bros., John Gibson (Turnkiua). Thirds—Hon J. 11. Ormond (2), Slack Bros. (3). Champion ram, Hon J. 11. Ormond, 18-30 months; champion owe, Hon J. 11. Ormond, 18-30 months, lamb at loot. Southdowns. There aro 79 exhibits of Southdowns in tho pens, both in and out of wool. This is another brood .which tho South Island judge, Mr Henry Pannett, of Canterbury, considers is being warped from tho true type. Not that ho finds fault with tho reality. On tho contrary, ho considers tho sheep are as good a lot as ono oould find anywhere, not excepting tho animals that aro imported from England. They aro “a wonderfully good lot, and very oven.”, Tho chief defect in type that is creeping into tho Southdown in the North Island is a tendency to bigness and looseness in tho wool. Tho champion ram belonging to Mr James Stuckey, brod by tho • Duke of Richmond at Goodwood, England; is pointed out ns a typical Southdown. Mr Pnnnett considers that tho North Island, with its rich, grass arid mild climate, will always foster tho tendency to develop size in tho Southdown, and the sheep is also getting too big in tho bono. In tho South Island, where the weather conditions aro different, the breeders have been longer in tho business, and know bettor what a Southdown should be. Tho chief prize-winners are: — In wool.—Firsts—Mrs B. H. Slack (2), James Knight, James Stuckey (5). Seconds —James Stuckey (4), James Knight (2), Mrs Slack, Ellis Bros. Thirds —James Stuckey (3), James .Knight, S. It. Lancaster (2), Mrs Slack. Champion ram, James Stuckey (imp.); reserve, James Stuckey; champion ewe, James Stuckey; reserve, James Stuckey. Shorn.— Firsts —James Stuckoy, Mrs Slack, James Knight (2). Seconds— James Stuckey (2). James Knight, Ellis Brothers. Thirds—James Stuckey <2), Ellis Brothers. Champion ram Mrs . Slack, reserve James Stuckey; champion owe James Knight, reserve James Knight. Shropshire Downs. Thoro were forty Shropshire Downs jn tho pens and the prizes went largely to W. J. Birch (Marton), E. 0. Woolfenden (Palmerston North), and W. Rayner (Mastertou). Tho two last divided tho championships. Mr Basil Soth Smith, of Ngapara ((Otago), who judged, says some of the animals are very nice, but there aro too many types. The ears are too Song, and there is an all-round poorness of constitution. As a matter _of fact, tho Shropshire is a typical mutton sheep, but many breeders aro losing sight of this, and arc breeding for wool, to the sacrifice of mutton. This is not peculiar to tho North Island. It is the same nli over tho colony; indeed, all over the world. The prize-winners axe:—Firsts —W. J. Birch (3), E. 0. Woolfenden (3), W. Raynor (2), Mrs B. H. Slack. Seconds— W. J. Birch (2), Mrs Slack, W. A. Boecroft (2), W. Rayner, E. C. Woolfenden. Mr Rayner’s ram, 18-30 months, which took the championship at Carterton, was placed first in its class, beating a ram of Mr W. A. Beecroft's, which, although a typical Shropshire, had to stand down on the score of constitution. Tlie champion ram was Mr Rayner’s, upwards of 30 months, and tho ©wo was Mr IVoolfondcn’s (any ago), bred by Mr Upton, Ashburton. Hampshire Downs. /

There wore only twelve entries in Hampshire®, all coining from Mr Job Tile’s Bulls flock. Ho was awarded six firsts, four seconds, and two thirds. Fat Sheep.

Tho fifteen classes for fat sheep only brought out eleven entries, more than half the classds being unconteetcd. L. Wallis secured prizes with three pens, one for Lincoln wethers and tho other two (both seconds) for Shropshire Lincoln ewes and wethers. McKenzie and Lovelock’s five fat ewes under months were considered tho most ;vofitable for wool and carcase combined. %nd the same owners took second. W. it. Boscrori’A owes took the any-age prize, I>. tVHia won in the classes for fat lambs of any breed and lamb most writable for freezing. English Leiccstors.

There are fifty-seven exhibits in this class, both in and out of wool. Perry Bros, were tho most successful exhibitors, with Slack Bros, and S. B. Lancaster following. The judge, Mr T. Little, ol Hawarden, eays it is very

evident the weather has had a considerable effect on the show condition of the (dump. Some which had been clothed naturally take precedence over the others. Tho exhibits compare well with those seen at Canterbury; in fact, Mr Little thought it would he easily possible to mistake theta for Canterbury slump, especially tho aged ones. Iho class for barren ewes jloes not justify its existence. l ‘Tfie fact that a ewe was barren,” said Mr Little, "was of itself sufficient to condemn her, and yet here arc prizes being offered for com-••seti'ss-'i T)>-> whole division compares favourably with that of fast year. Competition was very keen between Slack l)rc-=. and S..R. Lancaster (Pa .

merston\ A. Hauling (Afihhurst) ane Perrv Bros (Mastorton). The chief prizetakes wore Firsts— Perry Bros. (6), •Slack Bros (3). S. R. Lancaster (3). Seconds—Slack Bros, to) S. R. Lancaster (3). A. Harding (3). Champion ram. Perry Bros. ; champion ewe, Slack Bros, (bred by P. C. Thrclkeld). Lincolns. Lincolns arc a fine class with seventynine exhibits and quality correspondingly strong. Tho display this year is quite the finest that lias ever been seen in Palmerston North. The judge sajs the dass for 18-months rams includes some exceptionally pood animals. The ram shown bv Mr AV. H. AVybourno in tho class for "iS-inoiilhs and upwards is a heavv-wonllcd sheep of true Lincoln typo and is shown in company with another almost as good. Tho class lor ewes under IS-months with lambs at foot als'- includes a typical representative of the breed. Perry Bros.’ win is a very creditable one. The principal prize-takers arcFirsts—Perry Bros. (7). AV. If. AA'ybonrno (2), Hon J. D. Ormond. Seconds—AV. H. Wybourne, Hon J. D. Ormond, Perry Bros. (4), AV. Gadsby. Champion ram Perry Bros., reserve W. H. Wybourne; champion ewe Perry Brew., reserve Perry Bros. Romney Marsh. This important breed brought out 171 exhibits, and tho judges, Mr A. Matthews and Air Matthews, junr., of Fentlicrston, were busy from morning till dark. The prizes went chiefly to E. Short. P. Alungaviii, and G. AVhceler. Mr Short took tho championship for rams with an animal bred by W. B. Allan: Mr Wheeler for owes, his exhibit being bred by himself. Following are tho chief results; —Firsts—E. Short ffi), P. Alungaviii (3), G. Wheeler, F. Kensington. Seconds—E, Short, W. F. Jacob, Gray Bros., P. Alungavin, W. B. Allen (7). Thirds—Gray Bros. (3), E. Short (3), G. Wheeler (2), Mrs B. H. Slack, P. Alungavin, AV. B. Allen. Champion ram E. Short, reserve E. Short: champion ewe G. Wheeler, reserve E. Short. CATTLE. The cattle pens arc well filled. Some fino beasts arc to bo seen, and aro attracting a lot of attention from visitors. Tho entries this year are fourteen short of last year’s total. Shorthorns have decreased by nine, dairy cows seven, Jerseys ten. There is an increase, however, in Herefords. Shorthorns. Tho quality of tho shorthorns iscxceptionally good, hut there is a fallingoff this year in the number of exhibits, tho' totals being 49 and 40 respectively. Hawko’s Bay is considered tho home of this class of cattle, and it is from that district tho animals principally come. “ Good all through was Air AlcKcnzie’s remark, when, after judging, he was asked for an opinion. This goes to show that farmers aro not losing sight of tho exceptional qualities of this breed. Nearly every beast in'the ring received mention in tho prize and commendation list. In the class for twoyear heifers there are six entries, five receiving mention. In another class, four out of five wero awarded a “ card.” No further proof of quality than this is needed. The Mount Herbert estate and Archdeacon Williams (both of Hawko’s Bay) secured many prizes, both having a large number of entries. Each was awarded four first prizes. The Mount Herbert bull Clifton Coronation, calved September 21st, IDOL by Clinker —-Folly, bred by A. J. Simpson, Victoria, received first prize, in his class, and annexed the champion medal. “He is an exceptionally good beast,” remarked Alp AloKenzie. Tho cows are also a fino lot of animals. The Mount Herbert estate’s Belinda Duchess, five years old, bred by Sir Runort Clark, Victoria, secured tho champion medal, and Archdeacon Williams’s Sapphire received the “ reserve.” In the class for “ host pen of three heifers,” tho Alount Herbert estate received second place, first prize going to Archdeacon Williams. Ono heifer in this class, exhibited by the estate, is a magnificent animal, and ic tho best beast the judge has seen for years. “It is a 'pity,” ho observed, “ tho heifer is not shown bv itself.”

The following received prizes:— Bulls—Champion, Mount Herbert Estate. Firsts—Alount Herbert Estate (2), A. Dalziell, Archdeacon S. Williams. Seconds—E. 0. AVoolfonden, John Alurray, Alount Herbert Estate, Archdeacon AA’illiams. Thirds—Archdeacon AA Tiiliams (2). Cows and heifers—Champion, Alount Herbert Estate, reserve Archdeacon Williams. Firsts—Alount Herbert Estate (2), Archdeacon AATiliams (21. Seconds—Archdeacon AVilliams (2), Alount Herbert Estate (2). Thirds—Archdeacon AVilliams (2), E. C. AVoolfonden, Alount Herbert Estate. Best pen three heifers—Archdeacon AVilliams, 1; Alount Herbert Estate, 2. Herefords. There is a decided increase in the entries for this breed, the figures for tho two years being 14 and 23 respectively. The exhibits aro a very fine lot. Tho champion medal went to Mr James Stuckey's bull Ensign calved January 15th, 1904, by Carbineer—Pride 10th, bred by J. Edwards. Pontridge, England. Mr Bernard Chambers, of To Mata, Hastings, who judged this class, says this bull is an exceptionally fino beast for its age, and thinks it is an acquisition to tho colony. “A wonderful hull” were the words of tho judge. Stuckey Bros.’ Convalescent, calved in September of last year, was awarded first prize in his class. This is a fine specimen of the breed, and it was only a matter of principle with tho judge that tho reserve championship was not awarded him. Air Chambers objects to awarding championships to yearlings. This special prize, therefore, was given to E. Short’s Bronzewing,calved in October, 1899. This bull is a very fine one. There are four entries foe cow with calf at foot. Tho first prize and champion medal went to James Stuckey\-i Leonora. This cow is a good specimen. ‘Ton could not get anything much better” was tho expert’s comment. There are three entries in the heifer class, and ' prizes wont to tho majority of them.

Tho following ate prize-takers:— Bulls Champion, James Stuckey. Firsts—E. Short, James Stuckey (2), Stuckey Bros. Seconds—D. P. Buchanan (2). Stuckey Bros. Thirds— Goorgo Wheeler, C. A. J. Lovett, D. P. Buchanan. Cows and heifers— Champion, James Stuckey. Firsts— James Stuckey, C. A. J. Levott. Sec-

ends —James Stuckey, E. Short. Third —E, Short. Aberdeen Angus. The:--' l-s not much competition for tin's cla.-.s, although the breed is most u Kill, especially for crossing purposes. 'l'he •<>';• re no hulls worthy of special mention. The champion medal for hull went t<. W. J. Birch's Black Grant, calved in September 1 DOG, by Mistral -ichet/s. bred by Alurray, Roberts and Co., Otago. Nelson Bros, secured the medal for cow or heifer. Their animal, winch is three years old, is by Abbot, by Pompey—Eugenic, and was bred by the .exhibitors. “Specially iroed ” was the judge’s comment. Prizc-tek.vs ;—Bulls—t iiampion, firr-t and second, W. J. Birch; first and third, executors estate of late J. T. D.drymplo. Cows and heifers —Champion aim three firsts, Nelson Bros. ; one first, executors J. T. Dalrymple. Ayrshires.

Air A. AlcFarlane, Dunedin, who judged this class, considers the breed to he tho best for dairy purposes. The exhibits under his notice are a good lot, Tho champion medal was annexed by Slack Bros., who were tho principal entrants. The bull thus judged is Rank:n’s Pride, a three-year-old. by Baron of Ayrshire—Duchess 111., bred by W. Rankin, Southland. It is a typical Ayrshire, with magnificent head and strong horns, being well built and of good colour. “ A really first-class animal,” said die judge. J. Kyle’s Alinor, a four-ycar-old, is also a good beast, but it has not got tho same “ style ” as tho champion. J. Kyle’s Lassie in the cow and heifer class was awarded tho champion modal,- Slack Bros.’ Lucinda receiving the “ reserve,” her constitution not being so good as the former’s. Mr AleFarlano says he is very pleased with the young stock, as they show a lot of breeding. Prize-takers: Bulls Champion, Slack Bros.; reserve-, J. Kyle. Firsts—■ J. Kylo (2), Slack Bros. (2). Seconds—■ B. 11. Slack, J. Kylo, Slack Bros. Thirds—J. Kyle (2), AV. P. Hare. Cows and heifers—Champion, J. Kyle ; reserve, Slack Bras. Firsts—Slack Bros., J. Kylo (-1). Seconds —J. Kyle (3), Slack Bros. (2). Thirds—S. W. Luxford, Slack Bros. (3). Slack Bros, and J. Kyle received first and second prizes respectively for best pen of three heifers. Jersey. Air AV. AI. Tapp judged this class. He says, taking the class all round, the exhibits are not 0 f tho best. The cows he-thinks exceptionally good, but the yearling classes aro very poor. Air J. A. AxcCVea’s bull Starlight, two years old, by Golden- Lad 11. (imp.)—Starlight IV. (imp.), bred by G. T. Chernside, Victoria, was awarded the champion medal. “ Ho is a beauty,” says the judge. “A bit too fine in the muzzle, but is nearest to the island type I have (con.” AV. A. Beecroft’s Retford fold, four years, is tho best in his class, and receives a first prize and reserve championship, but tho expert’s opinion is that'ho is a hit too “beefy” in tho hindquarters. The champion medal in tho cow division was secured by J. A. McCrea’s Primrose AH. She is full of quality, and comes very close to tho true typo of Jersey. Air Tapp mado special mention of the cow Rosebud, exhibited by Paul Hunter, Prize-takers:—Bulls, champion, J. A. AlcCrea; reserve, AV. A. Be-ecroft. Firsts—J. A. AlcCrea, AV. A. Be-ecroft, A. Buchanan. S. R. Lancaster. Seconds—S. B. Lancaster, Andrew Eddie, A. Buchanan. Thirds—A. Buchanan, S. R. Lancaster. Cows and heifers— Champion, J. A. AlcCrea; reserve, A. Buchanan. Firsts—J. A. AlcCrea (2), A. Buchanan (2), S. R. Lancaster. Seconds.—S. R. Lancaster (3), J. A. AlcCrea, Paul Hunter. Thirds—S. R. Lancaster, J. A. AlcCrea, Paul Hunter. S. R. Lancaster took first prize for the best pen of three heifers. Holstein Friesian. This class was judged by Messrs AIo Farlane and Tapp, but they do not claim to be specialists in the breed. There was not a great deal of competition in the various classes. Tho champion medal for bull was awarded Airs Jane Street’s Spring-heel Jack, three years old, bred by F. G. Carter. According to Air Tapp, the classes as a whole are not too good. Tho medal for champion cow went to Nfswton King’s b and w Galatea, by Echo— Parthenia, four years old. Prize-takers.—Bulls—Champion, Airs Jane Street. Firsts—-Newton King, Airs Jane Street (2), McKenzie and Lovelock. Seconds—McKenzie and Lovelock, C. E. Street. Third—Airs Jano Street. Cows and heifers—Champion, Newton King. Firsts —Newton King (2), AlcKcnzie and Lovelock (2). Seconds—-AloKenzie and Lovelock, Newton King (2). Thirds—AloKenzie and Lovelock (2). Dairy Cows. ; The exhibits under this head are not what might he termed “good,” al- ' though some of tho heifers wore of fair quality. There was little competition. Prize-takers; —Firsts—F. Fairbrother, J. Kyle, S. R. Lancaster (3), AV. P, Hare. Seconds—S. R. Lancaster (4), J Kyle. Thirds—AV. Farland, S. R. Lancaster. Alessrs AlcFarlane and Tapp judged this class. Fat Cattle. Tho few entries in this class are a good lot, in fact the opinion Las been expressed that a better lot has not been seen on tho ground. A notable feature is that, the Herefords beat the shorthorns throughout. The first and champion prize went to a Hereford bullock, owned by F. Aloore, Kai-Iwi, AVanganui. Air AV. AloKenzie judged this section. Ho says that Alooro’s two bullocks in class 157 could hardly bo beaten in any show ring. Prize-winners: —Firsts—F. Aloore (3), E. Wood, AV. Pearce, AlcHardy Bros. (4). Seconds —AV. Pearce, L. and R. A. AloKenzie, AlcHardy Bros. (5). Thirds —Executors J. T. Dalrymple, John Balsillie, AlcHardy Bros. (2). Out of four entries in this class, F. Aloore received three first prizes. HORSES. The judging of horses took the whole day, and is not yet completed. This section and competitions show an increase of 250 entries on tho number for last year. Every class was ahead of the figures for last year, but the excess in hacks and draughts was most marked. Thoroughbreds. Tho judge of thoroughbreds and hacks was Air J. Chadwick, of Auckland. He selected as first in the stallions class, and subsequently as champion, McDonald and Duncani; Conqueror, Oy Medallion—Siesta, a beautiful horse, bred by Air 6. G. Stead at Yal-dhurst. A Wellington Park horse, AV. F. Aloßet-h’s Handsome Jack, by St. Lcger—Radiant, was second. The judge, who. gave an easy verdict for Conqueror, regards him as fit to show in any company. Potronus, who was third in this class, came fourth in a Melbourne Cup, but has not been at stud long enough to figure well as a sire. Ho may bo expected to develop and fill the eye a great deal more at a future date. In the young

thoroughbreds’ classes the exhibits were not of such good quality, with the exception of tho two-year-olds. _ The champion filly was T. Aloore s Onnna, by Dorchester —Guiding Star, with Ai . Pearce’s Flirt, by Foulshot—Arab mare, close up. Tho chief prize-winners were; —Firsts —McDonald and Duncan, H. C. Alcllsopp, S. AVocdill, AV. Pearce, J. L. Buick, F. Moore. Light llors<4.

Anderson and Coker’s Emperor, by Chilperic—Coker’s Betsy, won from a field of three other stallions calculated to produce carriage-horses. Ellis Bros.’ Galantine was second. R. AlcMurray’s Trilby was the best marc for this purpose, and for likely-look.ng young stock Ellis Bros.’ Gallant Girl and Airs A. S. Oldrich junr.’s Dinah, both by Galantine, took honours. The best stallion for producing weight-carrying hacks was H. J. AA’oodfield’s Bellringer, by Bellman—Alarionette, and the best mare J. AVaugh’s Bess. H. Gifford Aloore won in all three classes for polo pomes, and the first pony-prizes went to AV. A. O’Donell (stallion Young King Cole), C. L. Gillies, T. C. Brown, T. Potaka, Mrs W. Brown. These mado a very strong section, every claes bringing out at least a dozen competitors. For weight-carry-ing, G. L. Sunderland’s Juggler was placed first, with D. G. Riddiford’s Blucskin second. In weights up to 13st Alias Reynolds’s King Jimmy was first and Ruddick’s Strabane second. The host light-weight hack was Aliss Y. Sunderland’s Mahomet, with James Coorato’s Rangi (bred by Hone AVaitere) second. AI. Edgar’s Tomtit was tho best cob for carrying weight, Air R. E. Bannister’s Brummy secondhand AV. D. AVatson’s Yeast the best animal for a hunter. Tho best troop horse was J. Crawley’s Reo, Ruddick’s Strabane being second. Tho best lady’s hack, Miss Reynolds’s King Jimmy; G. L. Sunderland’s Alahomet second and also best walking horse. Miss Hedrick Alaher was adjudged tho best girl'rider, and Maurice Birchley tho best among the boys. Some more harness classes wero decided to-day. J. G. Barthorp’s Lochinvar was the best large-size singleharness horse, and R. Nairn’s next. Dr Harrison’s Alolly was placed in the 15 to 15.3 class. Tho same owner’s Dandy Dick in the next class below Dr Graham’s Biddy in the 13-14 hand ponies, and E. O’Neill’s Silver Prince in tho ponies under 13 hands. There were seven trotting stallions cut. H. J. AVoodfield’s Robert AV., by Berlin—Fanny Allen, got tho award. Draughts. There were eight stallions over four years, and H. AloDonald’s Lord Eklerslie, by Hard Times—Lizzie, bred by J. Reid, of Eldevslie, was placed first, with H. AV. AA'atson’s Blairgowrie second. Hoult and Son’s imported horse Hendro AVonder was third. The State stallion Sir Talbot, Lothian’s Best— Cherry Ripe, was on exhibition. F. J. Ellis’s Surrey Chief, ty Boro’ Drayman, won from G. Allman’s Horatio in the colt class foaled since August, 1902: H. Campbell’s Just-in-Time, in tho class for colts foaled since August, 1903; A. Alexander’s Alarcelliro in colts foaled since August. 1904. H. AlcEwon and Son’s Alary of Argyle was the best mare with foal at foot. R. Tanner’s Aliss MoAulay and a Federation —Rosebud foal owned by AV. Gadsby won. the filly prizes. F. A. Bremer’s mare Glennie won throe prizes for working horses, Garaman and Co.’s Sir Joseph being second and F. A: Bremer’s Joe third in each case. The placed three-horse plough teams belonged respectively to Gammnti and Co-, 1 and 3; Alunt, Cottrell and Co., 2. The best spring-cart horse belonged to tho Tiratu Timber Company. F. A. Bremer’s Glennie and Joe were the best dray pair, Gamman and Co. being second, and Alunt, Cottrell and Co. third. The best single horse for town carriers was J. A. Smith’s Duke, New Zealand Express Comnany’s Countess second. DOGS.

Tho exhibition of dogs is not tho least interesting portion of the show. There are 237 entries, compared with 128 last year. The show is held under tho auspices of the Alanawatu Kennel Club, which is affiliated to the New Zealand Kennel Club. Serviceable varieties aro well represented, and the exhibition, on tho whole, is considered tho most complete hold locally. Air S. Johnson did the judging. He is a recent arrival from tho Old Country, where he had considerable experience. He considers the collies very poor, and says there is not a really first-class-ex-hibit in tho variety. Spaniels and smooth-coated terriers are remarkably good, however, and he expresses tho opinion that many of the dogs shown would bo hard to heat in England. The wire-haired dogs are a good class. Air Johnson does not care for tho greyhounds. The bulldogs took his eye, and ho thinks most favourably of some of thorn. F. E. AVatson’s Donor took first prize in this class. He is an imported dog, b.ed by Aliss Garland, AVallington, England. The expert says the dog is full of quality, and is a good type for breeding purposes. The* bitches are good. There are only three entries, and they were all bred out of the colony. Aliss Doughty’s cockep spaniel Raven, by Reka, bred by L. Banks, is considered the .best bitch in the show. The benching is well arranged, and reflects credit on the association.

Tho following A take first prizes:—A. B. Hay, Cook, T. H. Kirk. ‘ Airs AV. Hooper, Kcv Father 0. Lacroix, J. H. AVhite, T. A. S. AVatson, H. F. AVood, Airs Gleeron, H. Gebhie, 'J. F. Adams, R. P. Clarkson, G. Lissington, J. A. Lissington (2), J. Lissington, Soler Bros., C. Reeve, P. R. AVilklnson, T. H. James, H. A. Goodall, R, P. Clarkson J. H. AVhite, A. O. Howe, Airs T. Lissington, A. J. Cooper, T. H. Hughes. Aliss Doughty, T. A. Joynt, D. B. AlcEwen (2), A. AV. Poad, A. J. Shailcr. Aliss AI. Allen, A. Richards (3), A. A. Cuthhertson (3), A. B. Alanson (6), AA r . A. Timewell, A r . A. Timowcll. Aliss Hindmarsh (2i, Edward Webster (2), G. F. D. AVatson, AV. F. O’Donnell, A. B. Stewart, A. L. Frost, R. H. Sheppard (2), Aliss K. A. Keeling, F. E. AVatson (5), AA’. H. Saunders, J. H. AVhite, F. H. Richards. COMPETITIONS.

There was a great deal of interest in to-day’s competitions. Sixteen men from different mounted rifle corps took part in the Victoria Cross competition, in which the placed men were: —Private H, Beatson, Feeding Alounted Rill os, and Sergeant G. F. Ranby, of the same corps.

Tho hunters’ competition for lady riders was the bast, feature of the show so far. Tho ladies, some of whom rode astride, gave, an exhibition of very daring horsemanship. ' Tho placed horses wero AV. J. Bartlett’s Utah, Mrs D. G. R.iddiford’s Cinders, Aliss Camphell’s Trafalgar. Another exciting feature was the steeplechase competition, in which twenty-four horsemen competed. J. H. Mac Niven’s Pickpocket carried off the honours decisively. H. J. Cameron’s Senorita was second, and Thomas R. Taylor’s Dandy third.