OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. THE WINTER SHOW. A. RECORD EXHIBITION.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12989, 2 June 1904, Page 5

OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. THE WINTER SHOW. A. RECORD EXHIBITION.

Hon. life governors—Messrs Join Eoberls, C.11.G,, arid T. Brydone; governors—Messrs W. Patrick, E. Charters, G. G. Ilnssell, and B. Campbell; president, tko Hon. T. Fergus; vicc-pitßidentj.Mi-J. Gow; hon. treasurer, Mr JV Angus- General Committee—Messrs D. Andrew. W. Blackie, J, W. Blair; H. Buckland, Vt. Burnett, W. J. Charters, H. M. Driver, E. P. Duthie, John Elliot, John C. (low, Jus. Hazfett, Arthur Johnson, J. Letbbiidge, Geo. MacEwun, A. M'Farlaiie, J. Mimrao, A. S. OrboJl, Jaraea Patrick, P, Pattullo, C. S. Reid, T. HTtchie, James lioss, James A. Roberta, James Sliiel, James Smith, William Soutcr, A. C. Stronach, W. H. Taggart, Andrew Todd, and J. Tough; hon. Lite members—Messrs J. Allan, J. Angus, J. Duthie, R. Gawn, and V<. Jartiiv; lion, veterinary surgeons—Jlessrs J. A. Gilrutb, M.H.C.V.S., \V. D. Snowball, M.R:O.V.S., A. Hamilton M.8.C.V.5., and H. C- Wiikie, F3.C.Y.5.; analyst, Mi G. M. 'ihomson, P.L.S.; hon. biologist, Mr T. Kirk, P.L.S.; auditor, Mr P. Barr; secretary, Mi H. V. Fulton'.

The . Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society's .winter show, opened yesterday in tho Agricuiutral Hall Buildings under tho most auspicious circumstances, must at 01100 1» classed as a most decided record for the. society, and at. tho sanio time as tho premier winter show in Now Zealand. As an 'exhibition-it is k magnificent showing of the produce of Otago and a splendid testimony to the great and varied resources of this fertile province, while it is also ovidonco of the progress and potential wealth of the colony at large. Notwithstanding the fact that- tho rich lands of -the interior in Central 1 Otago lio almost-neglected for want of transport facilities, that such a superb collection slioulrt lxv displayed in Dunodin m was opened to the public yesterday is matter .for a pardonable prido amongst those, who call • Otago home. Tho Agricultural and Pastoral Society's work is so closely idontified'with tho history of tho agricultural and pastoral industries in the province that it liiiist he conceded that the society's efforts tavo proved a material factor in the progress of those industries, for by reason of tho higher and ever higher standards of excellence; tho sooiety over seeks to promote— and in -pursuance of which object its shows arc hold,—tho producer ever strives to produce an articlo of higher quality, thereby creating better markets and extending the field of sale. In this, tho tonth winter shonr, the society has attained a higher piano than hitherto, but even that is by no means tho summit mons, for each success. may Lβ crowned wit!) a greatoi - . During those 10 years, tho society '.lias never looked^-back, but .h»3 steadily progressod, and, .givwv the loyal support of Otago in the future as in ■ tho 'past, it: will continue to lOach after greater successes, _ . ■■'■'.

-A.iimoly warning' was uttered by the. Hon. the- Minister of Lands in his address at tho opening, ceremony when lie said that tho Palmerston North show had some 1300 subscribers, wh'lo in Otago there woro only fomo 600. It is incumbent upon the people of the province' as a whole to -rally round the society Mid- to render such spontaneous support that tho winter shew will still continue to hold the prcmioi position. There can .bo no question but that tho holding of such shows is of great benefit to city and country alike— increased prosperity in tho country; means increased prosperity in the towns,—and tho benefit may be gauged to some- measure in an observance- of (ho great,'strides made of late years iu tho ■quality, of the exhibits at the- society's shows. The perfecting of dairying processes, tho better breeding of stock, tho improved methods of farming, and the higher stato of cultivation are- all bencfita to the: agricultural and pastoral'industries, largely promqt&d:by:the eoKipetitJon.at.theßliows; and ' fluiplo-"eyidcnco-.of"i'liis perfecting of. procj)ssesyis afforded'by iho very high standard of breeding shown in the champion ehoop pens' and) cattle stalks and tho - splendid qualify r of. the cheese, butter, grain, and root 'exhibits.'" 'Compared with the previous winter show, tho present fixture shows a 'wry satisfactory advance in number of . exhibits, and, what is even more satisfactory, a splendid advance in iho quality of exhibits. Tho county bays alono form a ; show; ! in.-themselves, and too much could soarcely be said.in praise of tho superb displays, involving an incredible amount cf labour in arrangement, collection, and preparation as they did, the work was under.takoh in iho proper spirit of emulation, and the results, were most highly creditable to the counties concerned. The win of the Taieri bay brings back the honours again to Otago, and while doubtless to the lay mind the Exhibits seemed all of an equal standard of excellence, the judges were men of greßt experience, and in-their decision the exhibi- .1 torsi had every confidence. That the bays were very equaland that tie contest was a keen one is shown by the table of .points, end the result should stimulate the comities concerned and otho- counties which have not come forward this year to greater efforts •next year Tho Central Otago display, which had Ikc.i looked forward to with so much . anticipation by ihoso who are acquainted with the wonderful resources of ''The Great Interior," was conspicuous by ils absence. That this was a loss # to the show goes without saying: surely a little co-operation amougt producers in Central Otago might have been brought about, and surely it. was not to" much to expect from the district that it should display somo evitlcnqo .of. its. great, - productive capacity for tho ■■irisfructiohcand benefit of, the great orow'dVof i • ■' 'Perhaps >next. year tho Maniototb': Vuijfl ?.Vineent County , Councils : may > -;fol£<jv'th6'; : m.atter up with a Weiv'to ;.jfemedying\iju)!defect. -.' , ."■.":.. The sheep forward tliie; year have -Jjoen praised on all sides, and particularly tho ■votKcrs, than which a finer .collection li'm not .previously boen semi in New Zealand. The hoggets, however, wero not up to the .'standard which might have been expected, . and ■ a better quality has previously been penned, here. The champion hoggets shown by~:iffrJ,' Touglr(of Milton) would, however, -take<peatirig auywhoro in New Zealand. 'Canterbury,.scored the championship in the ■Wethe'rjoVassw,' a pen from the New Zealand -and'-Australian Larld Company's Acton Estate- at Rakaii being awarded that honour. The 'company's Totara, Estate,(North Otago) was a most consistent prize-taker. Unfortunately there were-no merinos forward, and thisjis t.0.b0 particularly regretted in view' •of the fact that Otago-contains so much fine'*meriric,.-coiintry; last year a Canter-, bury breeder was allowed to score in this class. • The '■ wether classes included some■really magnificent sheep, and it: is. safe , to 'say;that some of the unplaced cxhibhV would bav« been awarded championships.-a- few .years ago.". The'cattle section"showed a most' appreciable improvement on last year, ~-both:;-in;: of quality and number of entries/-. The first prize animal in the aged class; was shown by Mr \V. Clarkson, of ■ChriiSfbhurch,' and .this bullock holds an unbeaten record at Christchurch and Palinor.etonCJJorth.'.' . ''■■'■'] A \ .' ■ It''is' to be regretted that.'.thfere is a.falling-

off in grain and wool entries. Provision should also havo been made for the naming of some new varieties of grain. Unfortunately thoro never seems to Ue much compotition in f!io wool olafsc-s at tho winter show, and this is a. section that might ho worked up with advantage. Tho class was !=o small yesterday that the judging of it i was overlooked. | The exhibition of eliMso and butter was i;p ' to tho standard of the previous year, and tho entries wore very good in tho former .

but there war. n falling-off in this respect in the latter. The Eclendaie l'actory takce prido of plaeo in the special ciiccso cxhi'ult and also ia all the other classes, with tho exception of the class for caso of factory-

made local choPso suitable for export (white or coloured), tho Waikouaiti Factory coming first in this. The broad, scones, and cakes section is very well filled, ami seems to bo an increasingly popular one; and l tho farm produce sections, wwo all good. The roots section 13 particularly good, anil tho entries most eatisfaetory. Tho first award in swedo turnips tell to an exhibit from Waddington, Canterbury, but those roots were- grown at tho foot of a hill range in a most favourable situation, and tho season in Canterbury this year has been most favourable for turnips. Following is a comparative tablo of entries:— :

meals, manufactures, etc 35 .. 37 .. 43 No classes for farmers' grain or seeds have been included this year, and no class for sheaf exhibits. The- number quoted against implements, etc., represents firms or agencies competing only. • The exhibition of daily appliances, agricultural machinery, ami implements, etc., .is undoubtedly the best ever previously staged at a, winter show. Each succeeding year marks new improvements in agricultural and dairying machinery, and the most up-to-date implements are included in this section. It, is not so many years ago since the historio Maori scraped these fertile lands with rude implements, if he scraped them at all; but from ihosts scraping tools to the modern equipment of *a farm in Otago is a far call. In the section devoted to machinery, etc., may be found' anything from a buzz saw to a steam or oil engine, from a spade to a motor car, and from a grubber to a talking machine, and all of interest. As mentioned by the President in liis opening address, iu 14 years New Zealand exported 150 millions' worth of goods, and 100 millions of this was represented by produce directly from the land. Where a. country is producing at that rate the. importance of up-to-date agricultural machinery is fully realised. The attendance at the show (luring the afternoon was . very largo, while "in

(he evening the building and annexes ,wero ■ crowded Jo tliwr utmost holding "capacity.; (irfat; interest" was taken in the cutting up ; of the "Mikado" cheese,',which weighed i half'a ton, and thero were many Cagor buyers of shilling pieoes anxious to try i-lmir luck.' The coins seem to have been < well j distributed, and there is still a largo section j left. There can be no doubt but that the society will require to considerably extend its spaco before next year's fixture.. The arrangements otherwise were excellent, and the , marshals, stewards,' ami secretary managed their departments splendidly throughout. Begg's orchestral band was in attendance during the afternoon, and tho Garrison Band in the evening THE OPENING CEREMONY. Shortly before half-past 2 o'clock crowds of' peoplo flocked into His Majesty'sTheatre, where the official opening of the show was to take place, and when the president of the society (the Hon.' Thomas Fergus) and tho Hoii. T, Y. Duncan, ; Minister of Lands aad Agriculture., walked on to the stage, followed by a, large number ■ of members of the society and others, , the ' spacious building was well filled, both ' upstairs and downstairs, by the public. The chair was taken by the president,'who was supported on the right liy tho Hon. T. Y. Duncan and Mr .1. Roberts. C.M.G., aud on the left by Mr T. K. Christie (Mayor of Dunedin); while otbor seats oh the platform wero occupied by the Rev. A, ! Cameron, the Hon. W.'-M. Holt, M.L.0., Messrs 3. A. Millar, J. I'. Arnold, T. K. i Sidcy, and T. Mackenzie, M.H.K's., (i. j Lawrence, \V. .1. Bolt, .). Loudon, A. C. hegg, J. R. Siuclaii , , J. H. Morrison, P. Patt.ulto. J: 0. Oow, D. Borrie, ,1. Hazlctt, .1. A. Roberts, P. Gilkison, W. Burnett, (i. L. Deiiniston, H. Crust, W. Sonter,' ,Ins. Smith, T. Koss, A. S. Orbell, .7. C. Buckland, A. M'Farlano, W. L. Simpson J Allen. \V. Patrick, W. Moore, J. Martin, H. Clark. I'. «. Pryde, (i. Caldcr, (!. Clark, W. Hislop, J. How, J. M'Lauchlan. J. D. Ritchie (Secretary for Agriculture), J. A. Oilruth (Chief Government Veterinarian), and others'. Tho .President, who was greeted with applause, said it was his privilege, for Ibo second timo in succession, to open the winter show. It fell to his lot last year to do so under somewhat untoward, circumstances. Their then president (Mr George Roberts), although ho had .taken a very .great interest in tho show' , and all tho details connected therewith, was compelled •to take to his beel about the timo, the show was opened, niid underwent a very serious operation, from which, he wa3 very . sorry indeed to say,, ho-, never recovered. It was under these circumstances that ho (Mr ■Fergus) presided last year,' and he would say at once that, to a very considerable extent, he reaped tho benefit of the yeoman work that Mr Roberts,liad thrown into the undertaking during the preceding months in which ho so ably and worthily filled the chair as president.—-(Applause.) They all regretted his too sudden removal from their midst,, but they could all appreciate the j result of his labours, the benefits of which tho society now reaping,' oven up to the present time. The show they had that day mot to open was the tenth which tho society Fiad held. It was in 1895 that they inaugurated the winter shows, but even the most sanguine among them had no idea that they would grow to such an extent, not only in popularity, but in, usefulness. Ho ha;l not the slightest doubt when the peoplo went through the exhibition they would have no hesitation in saying that.it outshone and outstripped all its prodeccseors.—(Applause.) . Some people wondered what wero tho uses of agricultural shows, and, especially, what were tho' uses of winter shows. Of course, lo people who were incapablo of learning anything at all they were of no use, but to intelligent people they meant a great deal, and enabled them, especially if they were engaged on farms, to uFiliso their energies in directions hitherto neglected,, and to bring to bear upon their work the knowledge that they gained'at', the-shows. This

naturally resulted in benefit to theraeelvcß, and,.nt the same timo, in incalculable'bene- I fit to the public of Otago and the people | ■ of New Zealand.—(Applause.)- They could ,>:oll sec the improvement-that had taken" /.place this year—tho improvement of j .■machinery for tho working of the smallest I '.bc'.the ■ largest v farm, the improvement in I y root; crops, tho improvement !in stock, and : •the" improvement in their grain and seed; j /while-they also saw. the necessity, and ! ' benefit of liberally returning to the land .■Something, for that which was taken from ! .it.. They also saw tho unwisdom oE tho •farmer,-who confined hie labour exclusively to one "form, of husbandry. It had been provon- beyond the shadow of doubt that if the fatmer of New Zealand was to keep himself abreast of the ■ times and meet , the competition whioh was flooding in from ; Americßj from Siberia, from the Baltic,

and from the Continent of Europe, then every up-to-date method and the very best means the ' farmer could employ must he adopted to enable him to hold his ground. —(Applause.) The colony had one of the most glorious climates on the face of the globe, and a soil of singular richness—a soil that one had only to tickle with a hoe and it would laugh with a harvest.— (Laughter and applause.) More than that, the colony had an intelligent clasa of settlers, who did their main ami their mightiest to render the blessings o[ (iod a benefit to themselves, to their fellow settlers, and to the nation to which they belonged.— (Applause.) After all, when they came to consider what was the basis of a nation"s prosperity, they would eee that ft rested primarily on the people who occupied the land.—(Applause.) I'or curiosity sake, the other day he was going over a few figures, and he lonnd that during the last 14 years there had been exported from New Zealand lbO millions of pounds' worth of produce: this from it little colony, the population of which, taking the average for the 14 years, would not exceed 700,000.—(Applause.) If a record of that nature could be approached it certainly could not bo outrivalled by any other country in the world. Out of that sum no less than 100 millions

came from the soil, representing the efforte of tho fanner and tho grazier — tho agricultural and pastoral pursuits. No credit was taken in tho 110 millions for timber, coal tallow, or food products mado up, but frou wool, grain, mutton, butter, and checs'

i was (his state, of affairs that enabled the people to go in 80 swimmingly, and to be so happy, prosperous, and contented. Ho then called on the Hon. Mr Duncan to say a few words in opening the 6h0w.~ (Applause.) The Hon. Mr Duncan, Minister of Lands, who WH6 received with loud applause, said ho need hardly say it gave him tho greatest pleasure to bo present and assist in the opening of tho winter show, seeing that ho had travelled 300 miles in_ less than 24 hours in order to be there.—(Applause.) Ho would not miss the Dunedin show, however, if he had to come, fivo times the distance to it.—(Applause.) Ho always' felt at home when amount farmers, and he was ever glad to meet tliem, especially in hi'

own province of Otago, and Duneilin was accredited, without any quibble at all, with having the best show in New Zealand. He said that without" any fear of contradiction, though he expected on that day next week to open another magnificent show at Palmorston North. Palinerston North was a great centre, and had an immense summer year. Its winter show last year was not

60 good, but ho expected it to be bolter

this year. In the Palmerston North district tho men rallied round this show much better than was the case here. They had over 1500 subscribers, and ho supposed there were not more than 500 or 600 members of the Otago A. and P. Association. That gave- some idea of the interest that was taken in the northern show, and he saw no reason why there should not ho at least 1500 contributors to 'tho Otago Society. —("Hear, hear.") Every man who earned his' living from the eoil should contribute something towards tho shows, which were of very great benefit to agriculturalists anfl pasioralists in bringing forward tho latest improvements in implements, and in other v/ayo exorcised an educative infliience.—(Applause.) It wns worth coming to the show to see the counties' exhibits alone, but, at the samo time, ho thought moro counties should exhibit, for the rivalry so caused was osculated moro than anything else to maintain interest in and improve the show. He was very well pleased with what ho had seen of the show, and ho trusted that tho weather would continue favourable. He would not detain them longer at that stage, as thcro were others to speak, and after that ho tfould declare tho show open.— (Applause.) His Worship the Mayor of Dunedin (Mr T. Christie) expressed his great pleasure at being present, and in welcoming to Dunedin tho many visitors who had como for the show. There was no doubt that tho show was of immense- value to the country people, but it was also of immense value to the citizens of Dunedin, Tho people of Dunedin profited by the 6hows equally with tho country people. He understood that tho show to be opened that afternoon was tho best one that had yet been held, and that was a commendable feature, for it showed that wo were a progressive people.— (Applause.) Mr D. Borrie, being called on by the President to say a few words about the show from a judge's point ot view, said t*iat bis department had been root crops, and (he exhibition there was one of the best ever given,in Punedin, Tho president had , uaid'that our land, if "tickled with a hoe, would smilfi into a harvest," but he was quite' certain that tho turnips and mangels, and other roots shown had re- . quired a little more- work in their production than " tickling the land with a hoe."—(Laughter and applause.) Mr 1\ Gilkison (Invcrcargill). who was the judge of grain, said that tho exhibits in those classes wore not very numerous, but were of good quality. Ho thought that, in a centro like Dunedin, tho grain exhibits might bo trebled. All the best sample*, of course, came from tho north. In future he hoped tho Dunedin firms would send in more samples, and send them good.—(Applause.) The Hon. Mr Duncan then formally declared the winter show of 1904 open, and the largo crowd proceeded into the annexes to inspect tho various and numerous exhibits.

FAT CATTLE. It is pleasing lo note a decided improvement in tho show of fat cattle this year as compared with that of last. year. Not only arc there more entries, but the all-round standard of quality is higher. In the class for bullocks of any ago there -was good competition. The first prize fell to a splendid animal shown by Sir Clarkson, of Hicoarton, Canterbury. This bullock originally came from tho North Island, being bred by M'Hardy Bros., of P&lmerston North, but for the last three years has been in Canterbury, whore it has taken first prizes three successive years at Christclmrch. Mr UlarkJ-.on also showed a halfbred High, land bullock, which, although of fine duality, could not compete with the others in weight. Mr T. Telfonl, Olanamomo, took "second prize with a beast that ran Mr Clarkson's entry pretty close. .Mr Clarkson had another bullock entered, but after being penned on Tuesday it unfortunately met with an accident by which one of. its horns got broken, and the committee deemed it advisable to have it removed from tho show. It was said to bo a bigger beast than the ono awarded first prize. The class for two-year-old steeis brought forward six entries, from which the judges selected Sir William Elaokie'ts (East Taieri) exhibit as the best ou account of its great size for a two-year-old. Tli.i judges were inclined to doubt that the winner came witliiu tho age limit, but were satisfied on getting a guarantee from Mr Walter Black™ that tho animal would not he threo years old until July. I'or his ago ho is a very fine, specimen. Messrs' KUiot Bros. 1 entry, which was awarded, third prize, in smaller than Messrs Webster and Calender's entry, given second prize, but at the same time is really the neatest bullock in the show, though probably did not compare as favourably in the matter of. weight. Ho is a fcautifully-sliaped bullook, with a great back. There were only two entries in cows. Both wore very good, and the judges were some time ill coming to a decision in fovoiii of the polcy shown by Mr W. Souter, of Flag. Swamp, tho hindquarters being probably a faotor in determining the issue. There- were two entries of two-year-old heifers. Both were good. The first prize was awarded Mr Blackie's exhibit, which stood higher, but was not so fat as Mr Gow's entry, which was placed second. SHEEP. It may safely bo said that a feature of the 1904 show is the grand display of sheep. Never before has there been. so many of such high quality ffe sheep brought together in Now ZealaiVl. This remark applies to the fat sheep only. There have been better shows of hoggets, but never of sheep. The sheep classes occupy the major portion of the most southerly annexe, and fill seven rows of pens. Tho New Zealand and Australian Land Company carry oft' all the chief honours in the wether clujscs, in addition to annexing (ho championship with a remarkably fine pen of sheap from their Acton Estate, at Kakaia, Canterbury. These wethers- are half breds by Border Leicester rams out of merino owes, and too bred and raised on the tussocks at Hakataramea. This pen and the other alongside it from the same station and of the same breed stand out very prominently in the show of sheep. Thoy are a splendid example of

what can Iμ produced from the halfured crosH. They are, of course, beyond the age, when they could • be of commercial value, being much- too laigo for export, but for condition, general quality, and quality of wool could not be beaten by any pen of sheep ever shown in New Zealand. In the same class of wethers a .good pen is shown by Mr Watson Shennan, of Pukotoi Station, which had not the weight of their northern riva'jß, but at Hie same time they arc a very flno sample of what can bo produced in '"arid" Central Otago. Five pens of very line Down wethers ■ were- shown, and the judges had a very hard tusk to come, to a decision. One pen, which was believed to be (he heaviest of the lot, wa« thrown out on account of their being; too old. They were quito broken-mouthed and gout* in (lie bock with age. The Now Zealand and Australian Land Company's Totara Estate carried off first and second awards for Down or {•rosbrwl Downs (any .i?o. and not exceeding 22 montta); also the. same classes in longwool and crossbred. loiigwool wethers. In the under 22 months longwool class, the company exhibited two splendid pens of lurignool wethers, purcbred Border Loicestor wethers, which were good typical specimenc of this breed of sheep. In the class for sheep most suitable for frozen meat' trade nine entries wereforthcoming, and as a> maximum live-weight of 1401b had been stipulated the scales were brought into requisition. No less than four pens wore disqualified through being overweight. The general opinion was that the society had made a mistake in making the- maximum weight so low, and that it should at least be raised to 1601b. Tho skin alone at this Eoason of tho year weighs 101b or 121b. A good deal of the interest in tho class was taken away by so many entries being disqualified, but at the eamo time the entries of Mo-srs A. B. Armour (Giinmerburn). and Westerna ]sros ; sandel, which were placed, were nice, serviceable sheep. There were three on tries in till) class for weljiere, any age or breed, not to exceed 7011) in weight, but all were, disqualified through being considered- overweight. It would bo just as well in future if this clnss wore omitted. Better exhibitions of hoggets, ns has teen said, lav* been seen here, but the pen shown by Mr John Tough, of Milton, was very fino indeed, and carried off first prize in the longwool class, first prizo in the> class for farmers not owning more than 250 acres of land, and ailso the championship for best crossbred hogget.-? in tho show. Some very fine- quality Down hoggets were shown, but they did not come up to the longwooh in weight. BUTTER. There was a maTkcd falling off this year in tho butter exhibits, and it is certainly a reflection on southorn factories that the most keenly contested' class should be that reEorved for North Island factories. The contest for tho Wyndham Dairy factory's challenge trophy brought out five competitors, only one of them being a North Island exhibitor, and this v.sd the only instance where North Island but'er came into competition with the product of factories at this end of the Island, aiid wo aro glad to notice that it secured a place. Tho winner was tho North Otago Factory, Onmaru, whicji put in a very good sample of butter, although it carrio seven points off perfection. This was the only factory, however, to secure 45 points.for flavour, ami was only beaten by one other competitor for body. The following table shows tho relative positions of the awards as fixed by the judge, Mr Thornton, of the Dairy Department:—

Tho chief defect of the North Inland butter was in the flavour, anil it was found to be on tho stale side. It is «, pity that tho North Island exhibitors did not exerciso linoro caro and judgment by putting their boxes into cases for forwarding to the show. Unfortunately tho boxes arrived here in a very dirty condition, and so much so that they had to be cleaned up before being exhibited. Mr Thornton, in discussing tho exhibits subsequently with our reporter, said bo would strongly recommend a paraffin lining to tho. boxes as a- preservative of flavour, and added that without this.it was difficult to avoid a taint of the wood in the butter, in spite of tho paper lining. The following table shows the relative merits of the North Island exhibits. It will be seen that there was not a great disparity in the quality of the bulk of the exhibits: —

There were only throe entries in the competition for the best two half-boxes of butter, and the North Olago and the Canterbury Central Factories tied for first place, tho latter losing first place, by failing to secure tin) maximum points in salting. Curiously enough, this was the only factory to fail in this respect, as all the rest gained full points for salting. However, there was little to choose between any of the exhibits as (ho following table shows:—.

The competition for farmers' butter has for some years iiasfc not been very serious, and naturally the modern methods of making butter on a wholesale scale in factories for export has placed tho home-made article at a discount; Dut there was onough good butter in this section yesterday to show that the farmer's wife, if' she goes about it in tho right way, can still produce butter for the table of a quality that leaves absolutely no room for complaint. Tho chief honours were , taken by Miss Young, of Sandymount, who was only beaten in two classes out of six. Mr Thornton, of Tokomairiro, whose dairy has achieved a good deal of celebrity at shows, secured one first for non-separator butter, and Miss Hamilton, of Clarksville, another. But in point of merit there was very little to pick and choose between tho exhibits. In one or two instnncos the finish was superior, but as far as the actual quality of tho butter was concornedrthe variation was infinitesimal. The exhibitions of fanoy butter submitted by Miss Kcmpshell, of Maungatua, were works of art. The first prize was a wedding cako design, and the greatest care and patience must have been bestowed in building it up. The design awarded second was even more delicate in point of workmanship, but evidently the more massive display of tho first pleased tho judge. The. other sections do not call for comment, except that Mrs Thornton secured another first for salt butter. CHEESE. In addition to the incentive of contesting for the best exhibit, the cheese-makers have also had offered to them this year tho opportunity of securing a valuable trophy, donated by tho Union Steam Slu'p Company, to replace t'ie M'Nairii Cup. It will bo remembered that tho cup, which was kconly eontested for a number of years, became the property of the Waikouaiti Dairy Factory in 1901. Tho .Union Company, in handing over their trophy, which is valued at £25, stipulate that it must bo won three times, not necessarily consecutively, before being awarded. The judges (Messrs D. Cuddle and W. M. Singleton) express tho opinion that, taking the cheese class as a whole, tho general quality is exceptionally liigh, that the standard is well maintained, and that the " make"—body and texture—is more regular than it was last year. The 10 entries for the full-cream New Zealand Cheddar-shaped ebco-e (coloured) gave the judges some troublo before they finally fixed upon, the leading lots, and that the exhibits were of •excellent quality may bo gauged from the fact that there were only 2 points of difference between the fivo topmost entries. In tho end Edemlale was victorious, scoring 95 points, while Waikouaiti came second with 95 points, and Wyndham third with 9ti points. Tho winners scored high in flavour, combined with texture and quality, and although they dropped' half a point in colour, they wcro still able to claim a meritorious victory. The points allotted wero as under.—Flavour 50, texture and

quality 30, colour 15. and finish 5. Tho points' awarded to tho competing factories ■were those:—

In tho clnss for white cheese, suitable for export, Kd«udalc again showed superiority, and again was followed very closely by Waikouaiti, only a single point separating the two factories. They scored point for point all through, oxcopt in flavour, in which Udcndale secured the extra point. Wyndhom lost half a point in texture and quality, as compaied with Waikouaiti. The points awarded were:—

The keenest competition of the section was foundin tho class for factory-made cheeses, in which 14 oompetitors caino forward, ajid hero the Kdeiulalo Factory scored not only fiii?i place, but Kcond a» well, wirh Wyndham an excellent third, and (Jore and Gorman Bay (Canterbury), equal, fourth. The points awarded by the judges were as under:—

The Edendale Company added yet another ivin to it.s li.;t by securing , first ward in the special exhibit of sowt.of factory chc&w font direct from the. factory to the show, tl:e points being: Edendate 96, Edendale No. 2 954, Omimi 92J, German Bay 91£, Barry's Bay 91, Wyndham 89£. The class for the best casj of lactory-mado local cheese suitable for export saw fivo competitors in the field, the result being: Waikouaiti 94 IKxints, YVyndham 93i, Omimi 92, No. 2 91J, and Katanui. 91£. Xlio Eclendalc Factory's representatives were congratulated on all hands on their signal success. In addition to four,-firsts, they carried off the society's two special prizes of £5 5s each and scored a point for the Union Company' 3 Cup. GRAIN', SEEDS, Etc.

The grain exhibits, although not numerous, were, taken as a whole, an exceedingly creditable class. This was particularly so in tho 03.40 of the wheat, some of the samples being probably as good as anything over shown in Dunedin. A few' good samples of oats were staged, but tho majority showed eigns of weather, tho bright oats being on the hungry side. The barley was .poor, but (■his only reflects tho season, really primo samples being vory scarce. Tho only wheat in which thoro was good competition was in the white velvet class, and here Mr A. J. Gow carried off first prize with a fine milling' sample as hard as flint. The second and third prize lots, shown by Mr W. Gardiner and Mr Jno. Sutherland respectively, were rather brighter and thinner skinned, and equally hard, but the judges decided by weight, tho Palmcrston wheat scaling 671b as against 66JH) for the Duntroon exhibit Tho educational, value- of tho Various Class is largely lost because the society does not inaist on all varieties being named. Mr D. Eos took first prize, with a sample of ZeaJamlin, which, although a largo grain, a cross between a Tuscan and a velvet ear, was not in good condition, being soft and sprouted. Mr \Y. Gardiner was placed second in this elaas for a sample of hard Duluth, in splendid condition. A number of samples of Duluth wheat was shown in this class, but they varied considerably according to the district in which they were grown, showing the impossibility of acclimatising foreign wheat so as to preserve its natural characteristics.

Tfio oats classes do nob call for special remarks. In every case the judges preferred colour to body, ami thus the first prize samples, especially the long Tartars, tvero shelly. The Danish oate were a good class, and the Sutherlaude shown by Mr W. M'Konzio were a prime milling sample. Very wisely the judges made a separate olaes for Carious, Mr \V. (Jardiuer taking first prise with a fine, bright, heavy oat, In the. Various Class of oats, as in the wheat, the varieties were not named, but Mr Setli-Smith took first with what appeared to be a Roseb'ery oat.

POTATOES, ROOTS, Etc. The judge in this class (Mr D. Rorrie.) was loud in his praise of the excellence of the exhibits. The. average quality was very high, competition was keen, and in Gomo of tho root classes extra, prizes were given. The class for best collection of potatoes brought out some- splendid exhibits, Mr H. K. M'Gowim, of Waimate, taking first prize with a collection including British Queen, Denvents, Scottish Blue, Beauty of Hebron, and Bruce. Mr M'(sowan also took first for kidneys, Mr J. W. Bl»ir being first for Denvents in tbo open class. A sample of the famous Northern Star potatoes, 10s 6d per lb, was also shown, and attracted a good deal of attention. The turnips were a splendid olnss, with a record number of entries. Some of the exhibits, although nicely shaped, were soft in the heart and spongy, but in all cases the judges decided in favour. of solidity rather than outward appearance. The whitefleshed turnips, in particular, were a very strong class, and the judges had great difficulty in coming to a derision. In the end the first prize was awarded to Mr .Tames Dysart, of Courtcnay. The exhibits of Orange Globe mangel? formed a magnificent collection, both as regards solidity, woight, and uniform appearance, and Mr H. \Vithell, of Brooksitle, carried off the honours in this class. Taken as a whole tho root exhibits make a magnificent show. !

FARM AND COUNTY EXHIBITS. The firm and county exhibits have become to the' average vieitor tuk feature of the show, and well, year their attractiveness has increased. There must come a time wlien the perfection point cannot possibly be passed, and, judging by the. excellence of this year's exhibits, that point cannot bo far off. The trophy offered for competition by Messrs Duthie Bros, becomes the property of tho exhibitor gaining the largest number of awards in nine years. This year the award was ma<le as follows:—

Taieri Agricultural Society, 32? points ... 1 Waimate A. an<l P. Association, 237 points 2 Waihcmo A. and P. Association, 226 points 3 Tokoniairiro Farmers' Club, 180 points ... 4

This gives Taieri three wins, as against two for Waihcmo and one for Waimate, with three more years yet to go. Considerable ■ difficulty was experienced in making tho award, • and t-he judges expressed tho opinion that tho committee should go into the question of the relative value* of the

points. At present some lines were given too high a value, • and some fell short of their .proper Talue. For instance, " General appearance and artistic arrangement" might he reduced, and in the class for "Potatoes ami turnips" tho word "mangels" should be added. "Wheat, oats, barley in sheaf, hay, chaff, or ensilage," instead of being allowed only.lS points, should bo raised to 30 points. "Fresh meats, potted meats, haggis, brawn" should also be raised. The judges considered that the general appearance and gct-.up of the entries was excellent, and reflected great credit on the ladies and gentlemen responsible for the exhibits. As tho society hopes to enlarge the space at its disposal, the judges trust that next year more space will lie allotted to tho farm and county exhibits, which, in their opinion, are much too cramped. Mowing is the judges' schedule, showing how they arrived at their decision:— -

The Taicri exhibit was in charge of JSfesra John Miller and John Allan, and right well did they perform their task, their rightly designated "Bay of Plenty" being a triumph' of artistic simplicity. It is impossible to enumerate n titho of tho good tilings which are skilfully worked into this exhibit with such lavish profusion. The head of a Highland bullock dominates tho whole, and the butter designs aro simply beautiful. •It Is Impossible to do justice to this fmo exhibit by a mere pen-and-ink description; it must bo seen to be appreciated. The Cautorbury bay owes much to the genius of Mr J. H, Mitchell, who was assisted by a band of willing workers from Waimatc. Here are arranged with fine effect such a diverse collection as trout from tho Waitaki, wallabies, a ivecitling cake, cheese and honey in abundance, and Maori mats and other curios, surmounted by a horseshoe of wool. No fewer than 135 separate varieties lof jams and jellies are hero arranged, and a collection of native woode figures prominently.

Tho Waihemo exhibit was created by Mr D. Miller, assisted by Messrs A. Fleming, E. 11. Cinrk, W.MacGregor, T. Muir, and the Misses M'Eitehie (2) and Miller. Their joint efforts have resulted in a fine display, a prominent feature, of which is a map of New Zealand cleverly traced in butter and appropriately termed "A Land of Peace and Plenty." OHier distinguishing features are a bowl of gold fish, a fashionablo wedding cako, and a fine collection of apples. Tho wholo is surmounted by a huge black boar's head.

Tho Bruce exhibit, which was highly commended, has for motto a design in butter reading—

"Oor coonty ne'er a ano surpasses For honest men and , bonny lassies." It is surmounted- by an arch of wool, and the goneral effect is very fine. Mr W. Farqnharson and helpers are responsible for the exhibit.

It is only right to say that the society, aud indeed the public generally, aro under a debt of gratitude to the ladies and gentlemen who, at great trouble and expense, annually provide these splendid exhibits, which add so materially to the attractiveness of Dunedin's winter show, and at tho same time demonstrate in such practical fashion the 'wondrous capabilities of tho beautiful colony in which we dwell. .FRUIT AND HONEY. The fruit and honey closes were very well contested, > and the exhibit? were of a, high standard of quality. The judgo found tho cxtracl; of honey shorn by Mrs T. A, White, of Outvam, to bo a splendid sample. Tlie pride of place in the class for honey in the comb wont to Mr W. Scth vSmith, of Ngapari; and Mr W. ,T. Cain, of Kurow, was successful in the apple class.

BREAD, SCONES, AND CAKES. This-was a very fine section, though not so strong numerically as last year, but a good standard was maintained. The bread olasscs wore very well filled, and Mio olasses for home-made scones provided very close competition. Indeed, the ladies contest their section of the- show much moro spiritedly than the sterner sex hold up the other seetione, and tlio fact that the exhibits in this section came- from all parts of Otago is indication of tho great interest taken. The. list' includes a number of well-known exhibitors and some amateurs, the latter in one or two cases teaching their ciders that tho battle is not always to the most experienced. In the class for fruit, seed, Madeira, gingerbread,' and sponge cakee, those exhibited by Miss Callandor, of Tapamii, were considered the best, but as the exhibitor had sent: only four cakes forward a first prize could not bo awarded. DRESSED POULTRY. The dressed poultry section was very well filled, and the general run of the birds was very good indeed. Nino pairs of fowls were forward, four pairs of geese, eeven pairs of ducks, and lour pairs of turkeys. HAMS ASD BACON. Tfie entries in this seotion were only fair, though a good standard of quality was noticed. The classes for sides of smoked bacon, green bacon, and rolls of beef hams produced no entries, while there was only one entry in each of the classes for side of bacon and ham (smoked) and , side of bacon and liam (green). GENERAL EXHIBITS.

A. & T, BURT (LIMITED),

MeS3rs A. and T. Burt (Limited), the local agents for tho Do Laval Separators, besides showing dairying plant in connection with tIKBo famed separators, also have a large and varied exhibit suitable alike for town and country purposes. The following are a few of their exhibits, with tlieir uses: Various descriptions of oil feeders, grease cups, lubricators for oil atld injectora of different mates, etc. Wood split pulleys have comb rapidly into use during the past few years in connection with dairies, flaxmills; and, in fact, wlterever a pulley is wanted this is the one to use, owing to its lightness, cheapness, and durability. Engelbert's oil, specially prepared in various grades for nil classes of maoliinery, as an oil that is firmly established in the market, and giving every satisfaction. Phrmmer blocks, shafting, couplings and collars, belting, waste, engine packings, Pickering governors, steam gauges for traction ongines and all classes of boilers, steam and water fittings of every description—of their own make and imported-.— I are among this firm's specialties. A really good article, amd of speoial interest to those using steam power, is the Marsollais boiler disiticrustant,, for which they are agents. A very small quantity of this put into the boiler pi-events sealing. Numerous iesti- j moniuls have been received regarding its worth. A woll-got-up. exhibit of the Cleveland twist drills is also on view. Pumps of all descriptions for water and steam are stocked' by this firm,'very few of which can be shown for want of space; but there can bo seen a snow steam pump, ordinary lift and de&p well pumps, lift and force, and. various others suitable for householders, farmers, orchardisfa, and others. They also show gas cookers and heaters, one of' the latter being tho now radiator, requiring no chimney, as it consume? its own fumes and makes no.smell. It is invaluable for heating rooms and oflioes, the quantity of gas burned being very small. The firm has also an exhibit of Wade's skylight, now so well, known and used that is almost unnecessary to draw attention to it. They have been in uso.now for several years all ov«r the colony, and have never beeiii known to leak. They require no putty, and anyone can fix thorn. As this firm is well known for stocking all classes of goods usoful to farmers and others, a visit to its warehouse and works would not bo time, thrown away. It is also showing a dynamo madfl by Crompton and Co., which assists to light up the portion of the exhibits round about this firm's stand. WRIGHT, STEPHENSON, AND CO. Messrs Wright, Stophenson, and Co. have a very neit and compact display. At this time of tho year farmers are engaged in the task of selecting their seeds and manures, and they mil see much in tho firm's exhibit to interest and assist them m arriving at a. .final decision. "Challenge" manures bulk most largely in the onlooker's view, and perhaps on further investigation they would appeal. equally strongly to at least one other of tlio fivo souses. First are shown large bags containing in. bulk tho firm's raripoa jnajHifaeturea as. follows:

• "Challenge" turnip, grain, potato, maw gold, rape,'and top-dressing special manures, "Challenge" superphosphate and bone manures, "Defiance" turnip manure, nitrogenous, Coral Queen, and Lady Eliio* guanos, etc. These show tho perfect condition and state of division of the manures ;| they should run freely through any drill.. Then, in neatly got up bottle? are contained samples of tho same fertilisers, and information as to their prices, analysis, etc. Lastly, if further proofs are needed to eenvince hesitating farmers, they are invited! to inspect the tangible and weighty products of tho fertilising powers of tho " Challenge" brand in the shape of mammoth and wellrounded turnips, potatoes, mangolds, carrots, etc., heaped up around tho stand. The firm's manure pamphlet for 19CW has just been published, and, in addition to giving all necessary particulars of ih© manures, it contains a number of photographs just taken of ■prosperous-looting turnip fields, all treated with, one. or other of the "Challongo" manures. These last should just about induce farmers to make their fiual decision. Largo bags and bottles of "Challenge" eceds aro wlso on view. These seeds are carefully selected. and specially teetod, and comprise all tho principal kinds of grasses and olovcrs used in , tins colony, such as Poverty Bay ryegrass, perennial ryegrass, Italian ryegrass, cocksfoot, Timothy, Chewing's fescue, white alsyko, and cowgrass, clovers, etc Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co., as. chief agents in the South bland for the "Highland" sheep dip, exhibit a number of drums, both of the paste and fluid varieties, end! pamphlets relating to this well-kno.wn dipt may bo obtained on application. It' appears that sales last year showed an encouraging increase, an.evidence of the growing appreciation! of this dip by shoepfiirmeis. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MEEGAN. TILE AGENCY COMPANY. Tho New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Limited) havo on exhibition a collection of agricultural and dairying machinery, consisting of Farmers' favourite drills, Hercules spring tino cultivators, Crown cream separators, Crown churns, cattle deliorncrs, Pago's wire strainers, Holms' 3 patent couplings, and a miscellaneous assortment of c-ceds, artificial manures, and a number of turnips, potatoes, etc., which'wore raised by their well-known Triumph manures, and the turnips sown by the renowned Farmers' Favourite drill, with Bristow's original patent turnip sowor. Tho.Bristow original seeder should not be confounded with other classes of turnip sower, as it is claimed that it is.constructed and acts upon entirely and essenti-

ally different principles, which are peculiarly characteristic, and upon which its reputation has bsrcn established. It i 3 simplicity itself, sowing the seed from the outside. By way of explanation, it is well to state that thie sower consists of a brass Inner, having two grooves, and erery quarter-inch there is a cavity capable of holding' only 0116 seed at a time. .As the barrol revolvea it catches ono seed in each cavity, aha there is an ejector which fits into the two grooves, thereby mating it impossible for the «e«t to be carried round, this explaining tho accuracy of sowing. Should any foreign substance get into the' turnip box, the latter is provided , with a clever appliance. By simply taking out ono screw tlie brass between the barrel and the turnip box can be slipped ouX, aud the obstruction instantly -removed. This arrangement is also very useful for removing any.Eurplua seed. The popularity of the Farmers' Favourite drill is 50 manifest that its sale is nothing short of phenomena], and it is evidently held in tho higliest esteem by its many users, judging from the' hundreds of commendatory letters received by the company. Tho largo (number that, has boon sold is the strongest proof oJ its merit. • Next on tho. stand wo various siV.es of tho Crown cream eeparator, 1904model. One of the leading points in favour of the Crown is the close skimming (practically no butter-fat is left in the sto"m milk). The use of tho separator is a great advantage, over the pan system, and a, comparison of the different methods cannot fail to convince, even the most sceptical.. It must be apparent that not only is the most cream saved, but great gain is effected. A' fact worthyof particular notice, is tho large and increasing number of sales yearly. Noxfc in order como a number of different eizesof the Crown churn, which is entirely novel. It works on a totally different principle from any other clmrn ever offered to the public. The demand for a better <>rado of butter ha 3 brought out the fact that quality depends very much upon the churn.. It is now conceded.that paddles inside a churn injure the "grain: of the butter," and tho best drarymea aie discarding suoh chums. The Crown is 'simple in construction; churng quickly, and is easy to work and keep clean.. The cover is always on top, and the opening into the churn is nlwajs "right side up," enabling the operator to refl when tho butter comes without raising the cover or stopping tho churn. The lid 1 is ventilated, and tho butter comes in beautiful granules, the most desirable- form for washing. This , ohurn has" been' tested , by noted dairy .authorities in this colony and elsewhere, and is accorded by them the highest praise. The company's exhibit of: Triumph manures and Maiden Island guano was seen to advantage., and, judging by tho number of orders already booked, customers are evidently satisfied with past results. The old ory of "poor crops" loses much; force- in these days of improved! facilities for bettering the land. The progressive farmer of to-day laughs at the farming methods of a score of years ago. The farmer who desires to inako his efforts count for more in actual money return will scientificially feed his land. Unless land is ' properly nourished it will not continue to jieWgood and profitable crops year after year: lienoo the advantages to be derived from tho use of artificial manures. Visitors should 1 not fail to sec the excellent display of turnips and other roots .growm by the now very popular Triumph manures and" Maiden Wand guano. M'Dongftll's sheep dip holds a very prominent position. It has como very mudi to the fore with sheop-brosders owing to the lustre it imparts to the wool and; its other excellent qualities. The com]wny also show a fine arrjy of seeds, etc. Tho stand is in charge of Mr Alexander Burns, the company's well-known machinery expert, who will be pleased to see allliis old friends.

DALEGTY & CO. Messrs Mgety and Co. (Limited), agents for Osborno farm implements, show a, large exhibit of up-to-date farm implements. The D. M. Osborne Company nro tho largest independent manufacturers of farm, implements in the world, and are not connected! in any way with any trust or combination. The "display consists■ of the Osborno M'Shorry grain fertiliser drill, with the latest patent turnip and' rapo attachment. It is deemed to be the strongest-supported drill in the market, and will not sag in the. centre. Special attention has been paid* to tlio wheels, so that all weight is carried on tbe hubs, and not on the centre of the drill. The Osborno Columbia flexible. and reversible disc harrow is shown in 6ft and Bft widths. 16 is the only flexible and reversible diso in the market; it will work uneven ground even, and is tho only diso that will work amongst stumps and stones without breaking blades. The. ft/bonie riding spring-tooth ouitivntor is shown in 6ft and Bft widths, with eecd-lwx; it has proved itself the strongest and best implement for general work erer offered the farmer. The Osborno Columbia peg-tooth ■harrow is the strongest lever harrow m tho market; it was built specially for th* New Zealand trade. Tho Osborne. No. 5 cultivator is shown in three states— a scufflw, potato-lriller, and furrower; it has no equal on a farm. Tlio Osborne Columbia knife, and tool grimier is a very hsndy implement, aud is low in price. Osborno Orbit oil, which completes the exhibit, is a high-grade lubricant of superier quality, and runs equally free in hot or cold climates. , MASSEY-HARTHS COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Massey-Hswis Company, as usuaJ, are to be commended for their well-assorted display of machinery and farm, implements, all of an up-to-date stamp-. One of the exhibits to bo e»en. hote for tho first time in any part of tho world is the Ontario four-furrow gang plough, specially coft- . structed for skim-ploughing in this colony. It is a fine piece of workmanship, and reflects great credit upon the Massey-Harrig Company. The Massey-Harris cufliva,tOTS sro now so well known that a, detailed description of them may be considered 1 nn- ■ necessary. Many ■ important iirorovemeatg i are embodied in the Massoy-Harris drill, as shown here. The spring locking- and pressure- devices are universally admire*!. The , sowing of tho grain is absolutely uniform, and can be regulated to any depth des'rred. The diso wheel and pinions aie of improred and l enlarged design. Tto enlarged pinion makes tbe work of tire disc wheel much easier. The machine is now equipped witli steel or wood travelling wheels, whichever may 1» preferred. When, desired, a cultivating attachment is provided, spring teeth taking the place of hoes, and to these can be'attached, if desired, weeder points of various widths. The whole ■ collection is completed, so far as the limited space- would allow, with samples of MasseyHarrig singlo-furrow ploughs, harrows, scufllers, and tumip-pulpors. '

REID AND GRAY.'. Messra Reid and Gray. the..well-known are again to She fore ■with an interesting exhibit of somo leadln'g , farm implements mndo by 'thorn. . An. tutry from this firm without a plough would be incomplete, and representing this implo-

is a singie-furraw; digger plough, filled' with. Gray'e patent front lifting gear, which regulate the depth; of allows of the share being taksh clean but of the ground at boadlftudS without stopping tho horses. This plough is niedo of the same material as their double-furrows—viz., best liahitnettsd scrap, iron. A steel-frame diso harrow on travelling carriage is shown, fitted with steel travellitij wheels with renewable bushds. , Theirs is a.flexible harrow, ami the gangs on which the discs are attached arc cbtifitfeted with the sliding socket by means of links, rtnd the rigid bars, together with, .llifc leveller springs, allow the gangs to adftpt tliemselves to the ground, and the Harrow will always etay to its work no matter how hard tho ground. Harrows era nearly all inad6 incut, which means that no ground k uncultivated. The harrow bearings-are..at. the end, and when worn can be replaced by removing three bolts, and Hiis without iinhitohing ilie'liprs(is< 'i'lio spririg-todtil miitiVßtbr at first eight gives ono tte impression of being a pe-rject implement, and oh .iiivcstigitfoh impressions pro fiiliy roilis&l. This elutivatdr thoroughly breaks ii'Ji- the soil, because the tines ate of a rigid aiid improved shape,, ami continuailjr kefep to their work, am! ara k*pt in a coiistiiii vibration by. tlio springs to which, they Hie attached. Being fitted villi a spring, seat,, nhd. the tines arid spring being made' of the best spring' steel, the makers ciaim that their cultivator is tuiequalled • for Working couch-and Caiiadiah thistles and lot , general farm work; The double fldgof aiid titrhip aiid manure sower combined is amongst the cxliMfdj and tlirtlip growers are iilyited to. inepeet. This machine is capablo of forming up high ridgkj 28iii apart, depositing tlio manure to atiy desired depth, rolling., (lie ridges after bting e*j formed, and then sorting any, (juailtity and kind of sifall afo'ds. The ridgei- is fitt-ed with extra deep roller?, and tho roileni arc fitted willi steel scraper?, Two hijlsra Can.work ibis machine coint'wtnblyftil divy. t.'mli-r fnvonrubin comiiliiiiiS eight acres can 1)3 ridgi'di rolled, aiHl. sown per day. A turnip-thinner is id*o shown. It is.'eimplj" but strongly bllilt, ami is adjustable to stiit the width of drills. All tho cxllibilii on this sto.iid are worthy "f tho fanners' .-lose- Attention, as. they Am all fiiiisiied iii Reid and (hay's best slyje, and mai'tj iii New Zealand lo suit ciiUihinl needs.

W".\t. E. HKYXOLDS AND CO. ' Messrs Wiliiam ~1-j. Reynolds and Co. show an extensive exhibit of (lie Dux iiuptauMits of Canadian ttialuifnrluw. The iiliie -lay plough iii first- aihoiig-it those, and is nu'iv bo well i>rtd favourably kumvn that little uoetl be said rcgardjiis; ii'. it is fitted with the latent inip;oved shape of mouldbs'ttrds, adjustab'ii bars, and swivel revolving I'bnlri'fs compliik'i The Dux treed power is sorerthing new, and, as it can readily Ire transported.from placo to p>aiv\ should be an acquisition <>n any farm, it i>? a tivo hoivepowW, and it is ciaiiiicd (ot it that one can got more power from horsed this way than in any other known way. Tho titix knife- lisrtmr in a likely looking implement, specialty n?efitl ill lmmpy or.eouehy ground, »s the- shape of the knives ensure their outtihg and icarinp. ' Mc-srs Reynolds and Co. ciioif two different turnip pulnere oifliecrs—oiie on th'j double, hopper principle-, and one 'on the cylinder principle, aiid both aro serviceable, leaking implements, tho hitler being made io take in nirmps or mangoids, irrespsctiVa Of size.. Prominence is also given to the little Diix lioran lioo, or feedor, which appcaft to be. complete in ovsry detail, showing that Mcsrrs Iveynbldii ailtl Co. have given sonio study to these little implcmenUi A double iiioutdboard plough, with potato share and a Geld cultivator, compleW this exhibit.

MESSRS COOPER AifO DUNCAN (I,TD|, CHRISTGHUROH

(Affonts lot Messrs AVililaiit E. ifteynolds ' and Co).

This iitin lias n very nicely got up exhibit, CompHsihg colonial loin coulter, No. 5, prain, tttrliip, aiitl hiamire drill, fitted with Bristol's latest patent single seed turnip Bowct, hillside steel wheels, with angle iroti irawj spring , pressure for coulters, and star m&nuro "food; also, sft, 7-tifto Colonial -apririg tilio cultivator, which his special tilting Wvef to allow , o£ the operator withdrawing and .inserting tinee at the headland, nftil the nrtchihe is so cohetrucixxl that, when set to a certain depth, the fanvwf caft be asfeuied tliat his paddock will be cultivated to that depth over the whole field. 'Jiley also exhibit their Colonial Sit disc harrowe, which al-e fatoitraMy known over tills district; medium double-fuirow plough, filled with patent swivel and fixed buckles, hillside plough, Moffafc.and Virfaih eheop-sHohring machine, cyclone dropper, am} farm gates, etc, etc. This stand will well repay tho attention of fanners visitin" Ihe winter sbow, and Mr J. M'Kajr will be in attendance to explain the various working points of all machines.

SINGER BMINCJ MAOHiNB OOMI'ANV.

The Sihgei 1 Sowing Machine Company'.? Khibit of tltoir Ymll-kiiowH sewing mitchii:cs ■jm family use is toII worthy of inspection. They show samples of both the round and long BhUttle machines, these, being mounted on vory himlsomo cabinetwork in black walnut and antique oak. Specimens of work don« hichide art pictures in silk, Honitun heey drawii-tliread, ami appliqun *ork, am! work- done on the attachments. Iho machine which liar, presented, to the Bocioty m A pri«o in the \V6ight-guessing compotitloh is alpo on view.

BAiMMGfiA'tf & CO, Messrs Barnitigham and Co.'s exhibit fully jmintaine the firm's reputation for finteh »ixl i?ood workiiianship. The firm exhibit numerous examples of thttir well'knowu /talaadia rangffii. l!y a very simple- coiitrivnno? Iho drolwx of theie ranges can be extended so that \topA can Iμ- used wry effectively {or fuel. This and th? open-fire arrangement peculiar to the Zoalandia cooking rangos are- feature? that «xi>]fiin their great ond iiicToasing poyularit/

NLtolO ft BLAIR, DUNEDIN. As has been tho ease in yoars past. Mesa.? Nimiho and Blair make a very large timt compfitlWflsiW dt-phy, comprising ai it doc* srods, ihcifhfctdri?) hoile-outers , . agrlciilhiriil amplenioiiU generally, specimens of turnip? growl) from their seeds and by t-llolf manures, etc. Their stand is olio of tile jr.ost. attractive in (he show. Prominent amongst their turnip exhibit are spJcimen; oi the turnips that Won first prize in the field turtlip c'ornpetithm held by tls» society. Thestf turnips jpivo a yield of 5!) taiis.ft-irt to Hid acre. Alongside them are also shown turnips out nf the Mine naddock. grown by tlio fedtiid fannpr, hut without manure. These yicldcl a crop of 15 ton? 2ewl to the ncri>. 'Die (lift'erelice between Iho two is wry marked, and from on Kltloationat point of view should be seeii iratt pondered over by every fanner. Amongst their iinplomtlita pHdc of place mint be given to Storfle's No. 2 row ridijor, eeed ami manure drill. Ou lo»kiug over it a niiiiibsr of improvements are seeii from. last ycai\ ■What ihiglit .tee- fjjt'n called dcfcels have been removed Ordinary castings have beeii zoplacikl by nlilleal>l« castings; more Worn has ]}iii\ i;iv< j n. for the mould boards to '7iso; : stid'th« ftsiilt 13.1 machine that sesms ■io meet with the approval of all fflnners present. We are itifornwd that orders fer Shis machine art> beilii; racciVeJ very freely, and uj) tn dtii-s tlio «tiles alrmiy liookfil hy tho miilinr exceed thh to!al pales of last year. The world-famed I'lanet jr. impienicnte aw f.lw well elioWii—cultivators, ete., l;einj all in eyidchte. Tliese seeni to lx> as popular with the farming Sohiinuhity as ever they were, and they form a good illustration of how 'American flfnw not only can produce a t'COll implement, but can kwp- "ij.cp with thb times by' eoTisiailtly makilij «3 thsy'insy be willed for. A lafjje piirt of tile firm's exhibit has Iscen. inksii tip by poultry fr(jliisite3i iileiibators. l/roouers. e'e. Jlefsi's. Nimiiib and Uliiiv hive eectiretl the agency from America of the Victor ineiifcatore, which nre taking a very high place in thn Unitol Statte. Jlejsrs Mmmo and Blair Jiifprin lis tllilt their AiiiSficah agents iinksifatlllgly. urite'.l them.to secure tho agency for the, Victor incubator, which is tho matbiiie.selects! by the ii.iitlior'ities for working i»t the St. Ijouis lixtwsition. I'our oi thjss machines are Bnowri. some 01 thorn being hot water andOtheft liotiiiv inctlbatOH. The Dandy bone-clittere are also in e<viden.;e, different sizes bfrilig had at diti'cfeht pi'iuss. These arc vety serviceable, machines, and any iJaultry-rafer , having one will Vfcry. quickly realise gi'eJ-t value. Taken uitogetlier, this stand in of special attractloil, and will well repay a visit by any fariiier.

MUKftAY, ROBERTS. AND CO. Messrs Murray, Roberts, arttl Co., who are the ehicf agents ill Otago anil Southland for Cooper's pbisohoiis sllGOll 1 dipping powiler, liaVn in theii' exhibit* a number of oases and packets of this dip, ami also elliiilry advertising plates of the stliiie. There tire tilso to be liQtl_ oti application from this stand the useful little booklet for' formers, sheep nieli, etc., whicli is issued by the proprietors of this dip. There ai'c dlso one br two Alienor brand gates, dntl a sample of this jri&nfl.!?!.

: ing, together with pamphlets descriptive, of the same, and photographs of a portion of one of these fence 3 which has been erected at St. Clair in connection with the Bungalow Tea Rooms. Thete is also displayed a new fire-resisting material mimed I'rsdilo, and also striitll models of roofs, wiling*, ftnd other portions of houso3 lined with Ur.lite. HILBUKN LIME AfJD CEMENT COMPANT. . The Milbniii Lime aiid Cement Company (Limited) have a large stand close to the niain door, adjoining the trfb iitliiexee, in which they exhibit samples of (Iteir various manufactures—Portland ceiflcnt find silica cement in bags, flooHnpr tiles made of cement, phosphate lnahnro in the rough and finished state, limestone, hydraulic linti , , and cementpipes. A special feature is made of I lie latter article, this being :i new industry just filarial here, this company' holding the patent rights for the manufacture- of eamo. The cement pipes are absolutely uniform in size, and cylindrical iusitie and outside diairii'tor, are perfectly straight, and free from the usual defects of bilrnt pipes. The pipes are made in si'zc3 from 4in to Wα, and are oft long, the..sockets being well fehaped and of amiile strength. Pamphlets inay bo obtained at the stand.

COLONIAL OIL COMPANY. The Colonial Oil Company (through their agents, Messrs Bates, Sise. and Co.. Dntiediti) niiike a fiiie display of the celebrated Perfection oil heaters and I't-lfetioii wick!css blue fliiirid rooking stove.". Thcsn heaters are largely comiiiir* iiito use on account of tho ecoiiomyantl tliis great snvilig of labour. They, will heal'a good sized rdum iu 20 mimtlo?, and ai'e most serviceable, as they tire easily'earned from room to room, thus saving labour and waste of fuel, as you only hiiviV tlii! lieafer in tho ■ room when, required. Tlims heaters nro mnde in various design;, from the Ko. 41(1 (ii most serviceable healer, I'spMally adapted fur use hi dwelling houses) to the No. HO (which is a inove elaborated Imatcr, of exceedingly (hasiu dwign, iilul lavishly liit , - lipllpdj and especially suited to churches, jialisi arid drawing rooms, being the most handsome model' ntamtfacturrd). Tho Perfection wickless oil cortk stoves are the very latest rvininiih <if ingenuity and invention" lo ecoiibniiSo fuel and save labour. Willi these stoves and uteiisih one can do any Iciliil of work thai can he dniic with a coiil or ffddtl otove, and do it more rjnickly and rconomieally. The hoHsevvifii , . can bake. huil, rnilst, aiid losst piM'Feetly. nml do tlie work in a much elloftcr time. Tlio con* structiou of (host* stoves is so siniple and oasl- of rahiprßlipnsloii that they give no trouble in working.. They arc Ftrong and well made, and will issfc for years. A practical lisp, of tlipso stoves will ho ehon'ii at tho exhibition by Mm Miller, the teacher of cooking nl tlie Technical filassps.

> -I. E. WATSOX & CO. Mbkm J. ii. Watsrn, a«d Co. (Ltd.), as usual, show a fine seleclion of sefds. Theif oats, considoritl* the cry of bad wa=on, do not, show sigiw of want of growi'na; power. It is their custom to get as nin.:iy ;is possible from southern districts, a? they do better for a change of teed. Visitor's would do well to have a look at them. Their ryeg?as3 soedi aro very. fine. Tlify say tlie demand has rip to dite bwii very keen, the quantity not having been secured owing to backward weather, and tho prevailing wimlfi early last sptiiig preventing tlie growth cif many pareelf, thiu unfitting them for ptitting, Feed for stock had to bo looked for, i\ml ■ only the prime- lots were kept fcii' ssod. The cldvcrs also shbw un well. in«ehii!<:ry make's our colonial elbyors, including cowgrass, Alsyke, etc., look ahead of tho- prime imported ; then also tho acclimatisation of the seeds makee them a favourite with the f.irmcrs, as many think they pan out much better. Messrs Wateon and po.'s , stand includes almost any seed that is known, and their experience in thisdepartment is now well known. As in tlio past, they Jiavo as fine a selection of mangel, turnip, carrot, etc., seed as can lie procured; and, a> atretit; for tlio Islington 'fertilisers, they e."i supply tho liest means of keeping a fu!-. gro»-r!i (if Hied) of all coeds, ro that they attain full perfection. On tho same stand they have a very fino display of peed potatoes, early main crop aitd winter keepers; and as agents for Ncstlo's Swiss milk, they show also from thi? Standpoint.

Tho sama firm, as agents for Win. fiardiner arid Co., Sfahutr*, exhibit a single-furrow digging plough fitted with their patent lift for front wheel, and a doiible-furrcnv plough of medium weight, both of which look strong mid serviceable. As ngenis for P. and D. Diinrcii, Christelmrch, I hey exhibit one of the patent snring-tino cultivators, which gained first place at.the Asliburton (rial, and disc harrows by thtv tamo makers i and as asents fer Andrews and Bpaven', Chrhtchurch, they exhibit oils of tho new patent clinffciittora and double baggers, known ns Ilio Commonwealth. This machine is capable of cutting, riddling;, imd tegiuj an enormoiH quantity of chuff in a short time, Olid should be specially luoful fo contractors; aisn this firm's Hlarkitonc oil engine is worth inspection by all requiring such. This make p,nvc the best results at tho latest trial held under the ausiiieeo of (ho Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland, and together the oil engine and chaffciitter Would make a splendid plant for cutting chaff. As agents, U«sr* AVntson and Co. slso exhibit tlie now well-known Jfelotle cfOfjn separator.?, including hand )naehin«, and ulso thosn driven by steam turbine. 'J'he haud are now uniWrsally krtowh os tiio most easily driven machines in tlic market. (

THE NEW ZEALAND BRUC! COMPANY.

Kcinpihoriie, I'rosser, ami Co.'s Xew Zealand Drug Company (liiinited) occupy about the same space cs last yoai', iiiul have a very nent exhibit of goods of Ilioir own manufacture, including chemical, bone, and phosphate fertilisers, lilleeoi) niinake, cheep dip, etc., the bulk 6t the exhibit being of particular interest to. slicop farmers, etc. A splendid oollediioii of mangel* anil turnips grown with JKwuplllorne, IVoswr, and Co.'s special and rocklaml fertilisers eateh the eye at onct , , an , .! certainly are a credit to (he manure villi which they won , grown ■ami the districts from which they came.. The Bliniside special .manure-;, which have been on the market for % years, are shown iii all grades, ami Hie rorklaml iiiiiniires aio exhibited in all the stages of manufacture, .from lh« uuci-ushed rock io the finished fertilisnr, Kemp's sheep-brawling liquid n also given prominence. This patent compoum! may hn iiiied for branding in all weathers without fear of i(s smearing or running; and. although quite iinpervioiia to the weather, comes clean cut when the ffoa! is scoured. .Another preparation deserving Hie attention iif sheep fanner* is K. 1 ,, poisonous dip. This dip is said to be equally as effective as any of ilio imported ones, aiul, by reason of its beilig locally mfiniifaclnreif. nil importing expenses are avoided, and users nre time enabled to obtuiii the dip at a very reasonable _ rate indeed. Slesiliger's Well-known veterinary remedies are also shmvi). and linseed oilcake, liii.Weil ail (raw ■ and. boiled), crushed bones for poultry, K.l', fluid, etc.

BOOTH, MACDOXAIiD, AND CO. I'he Cnvlyie Implement Work?. Cliristchuri'li (Uwlli, Macdonakl, and Co., for which firm N'imnto and Blair (ire agents), is, as lisiinl. well represented, oil olivines ill motion being tin , diolinctive feature of this exhibit. The V.'liitn oil ciiphcs, for which this firm* hold I lie AusiraloSittn agency, have had Elicit nil extensive salp, parliriilni'ly in' 111? southern portion of the colony, that it is iilperfltibus to enlarge iipon their merits, fh(! gondii speaking for' themselves. The portAblc engine, di-Hes the shafting for the association, supplying power for different exhibitors to show their respective .machines in motion. This engine, is most compact, t!vcTytltii;g lwibirilifr to run it being , soif-cbnfained and oii the wheels, while the motion is steadiness itself, no chocks being rajiiired to keep it steady. A patciitod water-oooliiis; system tliit-m----gllisluvs this ehgiiiP from other types, and the iirlh. hold quite a linmber of testimonials from lite various purchasers. Tho niarine'engino exhibited is n 6-U.H.P., fourcycle type, and it is in the marine line of goods that the White particularly excels. Among the more noticeable points which characterise this engine, is the patented electric, ignition, a system which, only lias to be sPCn to be appreciated. Similarly. Ilie suction feed (also an cxelnsive White, feature) makes the soinowhnl undesirable position, often arising as i" gravity feeds, an impossibility. The feed cup iised in thin instante resembles iir form the ordinary sight'frai lubricator, being made of -brass, with a glaa body, thiis enabling the curator Id observe tlio supply, condition* iind working of the gasoline; and is fitted with an overflow pipe, thus -maintaining a constant level in (lie feed cup, all excess being carried back to the supply tank. This device besides being ati absolute security for a coilstaht and even supply of fuel, is not affected by different conditions of the atmosphere, and uees all tho oil without leaving a residue unfit for use. Altogether, tho White ..engine is attracting considerable attention from many wellknown experts iii marine engineering, and Mr demlo, a representative from the malmfacturors, showed those interested all the points of tho engine. The other portion of this firm's exhibits, itichldihg a now typo ot fliix-strippcf, the best j'et produced by Booth, Jfeitoonld, and Co., jv.he.se name is

a synonym for success in this line; while a. showroom model of the steel Star windmill, and also of the Austin road-grader and Austin rock-crusher, »ro on view. Ploughs of different types, disc harrows, and a sample of tho .Syracuse washing machine make up a very interesting and attractive exhibit.

11. K. SIIACKLOC'K (LIMITED). Messrs H. K. Shacklock (Limited) display seven of their well-known Orion ranges. Those goods are of the firms latest improved type. Practically no sheet hielnl is used in tho construction of thce articles. All the vital parts, or those ivith which Iho flame comes in contact with, are heavy cast-metal. This, in conjunction with the enet-motal oven to which the makers' still adhere, not only funds to maintain tin even temperature, btit also renders the range indestructible. Largo copper boilers of n heavy gauge (No. 20), tinned inside, long fireboxes for burning wood, guides to direct (he ashes info the jinn, direct dampers to 'facilitate, quick lighting, are also among the points noticed. The high-pressure boilers for supplying hot water , arc nn improvement en anything previously aeon ill the colony. The. eastings itre smooth, and tho workmanship first- class throughout. TII-K ACI-rrYLICN'E OAS CO. Tlie K.'A. Aoetyloiin (!as Lighting Co. (Limited), ot Dmicdin and Cliri-lchiirch, makes :i most interesting ditjilay of their specialities—vk, acetylene g-eiiW.iW. pun-' iiers. gas-fittings, healing and cooking stove.;, and lamps of ev<*ry desciiption. It is now recognised Iliat (lie acetylene gas has come lo clay, and fill? a very ioiportant position iu tlio tkld of illuiniiiant?. The exhibit under notice, pioves Ihwronrhisively, and solve; (o show in what an attractive fwiii this b?-antiful jiglit is put before iikclv patron;. The g»npvators, which aro made un thi' wcll-kiiowii "Inoaiilo" sy.-tciu, provide in smell conipaj." cvcrytliing that swill's ».nd oxpr.risncc can sngjissl io make Ihe apparatus simple, safe, and thoroughly pniciicable. The popularity and iniinunily from nccidenl which these geileralo:* enjoy proves villi v/hat surcps? Iliis end is nehicved. An imporlont feature- of acetylene lighting is to have a thorough system of purification in use, which cffcriively rids rhe gas of dangerous ifiipuritie?, and tho cnmpaiiy claim that in their Tncanlo purifier they have such a system. An nltrac'tivo display of lie,idli«hl.;'for bugjios, motors, iriiptioii nujfiiics, etc., U tilso to bo scon, and for UiU purpose it is acknowledged iicetylone givta tho finest results on Itmuiht of its ijrcat brilliancy. This exhibit prrsenls iiifprc-;ting features for town and country residents, and well repays a \isit. The ('iipstan wire slrniner, which is both neat and portable, is on exhibition, and merit? inspection by country visitors. This little tool, which created a stir at- the snmnipr show last yrar. has had a new featnie added to it in Ihe shape of an effective- v.irc-cuttw. which also acts as Ihe lever'handle,'forming a iiiosl valuable CDinbiiiatiin. The- jirice of the complete, strainer is lint little niorp -tliiiii one' for a good wire-cutter alone, aiid it is olaimed that tin? strainer also does the work cf the mcft elaborate and expensive on tho market. Such a tool supplies a felt want. The Oajistam strainer is obtain. nblfe at the leading iromnonffcfs and storekeepers tilroujliout- tl'.e colony. BRINSLEY AND CO. Brinslcy and Co.'s exhibit consists of six Champion ranges, with tiled and casiirou coving and Jiigh-pres-nre and copper boilers. This firm has cxccllml itself this year, everything in their stand being tastefully arranged, while their ranges are all well-finished and nice-ly got up, tlioii' exhibit being a leading feature- of tile- show. This make o! range, besides being convenient, economical, and np-to-'diite, has u fino appearance, and should be an ornament in any kitchen. The arrangement for cleaning is simplo and effective. The boilers are made of very strong copper, tincd inside. The- firebox can bo regulated to any size, so thnt coal or wood up to lGin in length c:iu bo nsstl without waste. There are slides below tho firebox, so thai all tho sslies are shot into tho pan, and any ashes that como out through the front grate fiill into the ashpan. By pressing the bottom grato at the back tho firebox is cleaned out. The orons are made of cold rolled stool, strengthened oil top by having nn extra plato riveted on to it. The caslingß are strong and clean. The draught- is regulated with three dampws. The whole ot the front opens out, and the range can be ussd as an open fireplace The prieo is low, and anyone setting a Champion gets full valuo for their money.

A JtOTOR CAR. A. liaiuisomo Htimborotlc motor car is shown by the Ocneral llotor Company, whoso address is U High street. The car is Ui'itish made throughout by Hio wellknown firm of Htmibcr (Liiniictl), Coventry, Knjland, and as a specimen of the genus motor csv could not very well be improved upon'. The chassis and hack of the seat are constructed of heavy steel tubing, and all panels are of aluminium, thereby contributing the minimum of weight with the maximum of strength. The car is driven hy a five horse-power Hiimbcr gasoline engine, and is capable, of running at any (•peed from four up to 30 miles per hour. It is guaranteed to climb .any hill with a full load, and the. expense of mining will not exceed three farthings per mile. The car has the reputation of beinp most reliable, and the name Humber should he a eutfieieiit guarantee that (ho car is the best that can be produced. On the whole this exhibit is well worthy tho attention of patrons of (he show, and should be especially suitable for niembe-h! of the medical profession. The same company are iilpo showing a 23 liorte-poww Humber motor cycle, fitted with a friction clutch am! hand starter. Tin's motor cycle is excellently finished in every resnec-t, and, without p"ntorins; into a lengthy -description, it may be said ilitit flip machine, as tho product of the work? of Hrnnbsr (Limited); worthily bears out tho good name earned throughout the world bv that firm.

TIIK RDYAL BAIM/ICK TYPI 1 WRtTKU.

Two of the. latest model* of the Royal Bar-Lock typewriter are among the exhibits. nlso a machine 15 years old. tlio alignment of which is as good now as it was when first turned out, which shows lhal the claim for permanent alignment on these machines i* well founded. It ifl only 1& years ago that the Ko. 1 inod.'l Bar-Lock was intro(iuceil, and already noerly 80,000 machines haw bowl sold. ".Since 1894 tho Bar-Lnck has been under the palromig.' of tho reigning Sovereign, mid since 1903 U.K.11. th« Prince of Wales lins alfo hononrod it with his piilruiiagc. In 1597 Hie Sunlight Soap Company tried n Bar-Lot-lc, and it now uses close on'3oo. 'i'he (lennral I'oat Office, London, use almost us many, unci (he Army Depsrlnieiit 11 short time ago ordered 250 in one lot. It is churned for the Bar-Lock that 20 percent, more work can he done on it owiiig to there being no time wasted in lifting up tho carriage to look for mistakes, imaginary or otherwise. Tbe BarLock people, recognising that a very large llUinllM' of nnpriilbr.s have heroine used to a simple shift keyboard and do not care- to change to the. "'duplicate" keyboard, have now introduced a new machine to suit these operators. The keyboard is an exact reproduction of ihe' Kominglon keyboard. Operators will now be able to get the keyboard they arc familiar with, and also lirvo U>. additional advantage of visible writing. This hot nmchiii!? ho; proved so successful at Home that it. han been imporaible to supply the colonial orders which were forwarded ei<?hl months ago. These machines are n0 , . , . - in ii-'i , in the Supreme Courts at Wellington, Chrislehurch. Napier, and Uunediu. The agMits nre w> collfltli'llt of the durability nf thu-:u machines that they give a five years' ttriiten guarantee with every machine sold. The ftall is in charge of Mr E. StublH, ihe agency'* expert repairer, who will explain the vvoikinj; of Ihe machine to all interested.

BOOT AND fiHOK KXHiBIT. Mi- 11. Tsiip. of 10+ licovge street, has .1 very attractive display ot high-grade boots shoes, and slippers, ranging from mwi ri Wavy C'oolchams and Balmorals to the daintiest of ladies' evening dress shoes. The principal part of tho display of ladies' footwear is from' flic Kvipppiidurf DiMnmii Company, of CineitinUi, end the shoes are inado from inodeU exhibited :it the Leather Trades' Fair held at the Crystal Mace at the end of last. year. With few exceptions, any of these' goods may he Imd from stock, and are not exhibition samples only. In ladies' »oods alone the Rrippoiidorf Company make no less than 55 different fittings. Among the novelties arc exceedingly comfortable•looking camel hair and felt slippers for men, women, and children. The T. D. Barry Company and Walker and Whitman are the principal manufacturers of Ihe gentlemen s boots, and, judging by the variety of shapes, should syit the taste of the most fastidious of men. England manufacturers are also well reprusented— notably, Hewlett and White, of Norwich; Boitock and Co., of Stone; (J. and .1. Clark: there- are also Church's Adapted, Tysoe's Northumberland Cookliams, and , the Queen cvchiiig sllois. ]''oi- farm wot'k and' boy.?' and girls' school boots local inanufaotuvers' have been relied 011 as> most suitable. The exhibit lias been made, as far as tho small space allotted will permit, to represent a window display, tho basement being made up with Eevington and Morris's English Oak tanned leather, which is used for bespoke and repair work, and should command a good deal ot attention.

TECHNIOAL EDUCA'nOX. Messrs Bray Bros., iigcnts for tho International Corrcsoondenco Schools of Scrau-

I tou, display text-boob and othor matter ' pertaining to their cour=e3 of instruction. In'addition to tho bound volumes, students are sent the instruction in pamphlet form, .with examinations sot after- each section. Tho student's work is sent to fho schools for correction and return: during: the interim he studies further, sections. The International Correspondence- Schools liavo received high commendation i" every quarter. Quite reoently tlin British Mosely Commission visited iho schools at Scraiiton, mid expressed themselves as amazed at Iho ina«nitwle of the work curried on. According (o Ihem tlio system of tho tSeraiiton Schools is "almost, perfect;" The agents claim that the schools set a higher standard than any oilier institution teaching by mail, nnii substantiate (heir claim by the endorsements received by tho .whools. In many cases the schools' courses have been adopted by the United Stales for teaching purposes, aiid many prominent men in the colony lind find t'uit* their best means.of keeping up to (into is to purchase a set of the Scrtmlon tcwt-books. For those wishing to tuke up a profession the Inteinalimial Correspandcni'C Schools give on ihvnliubfo preparation. The subject; taught by the Hiools embrace all kinds of engineering and architecture. Courses added just lately are. the. newspaper illuslratihjr, window-dreeing, advertising, etc., also "the feiiebinjj of languages with tho aid , of the phonograph. Altogether, '.hole are over 160 courses of instruction.

,T. HOPKIXB AND SON. Messrs .1. Hopkins and Son, postrycook.9, exhibit, a largo assartnipiit of fancy oakos, etc. [.'onsyicuoiuin Ibis exhibit is-the display of nmr/i])'an cakes, so ninch in favour (it picsent mi the Continent. This h tho liist time, that cakes of ihis class have been nianufaelm-ed I.ere, and Iho exhibit d»e3 credit to flic firm. Thn marzipan calces consist of models of apples, poaches, pears, apricots, potatoes, carroi.s, turnips, parsnip?, peas, mushroom.*, and acorns, ami capli of these varieties arc. Irue to Niiturp In modelling and colour, Hie colouring being particularly well done in pure- vegetable colours. Prominent, in this linn's exhibit is a wedding cake, which is roost artistically dfcorateti and piped, and which, with several varieties of (jatcaux, soufflcls. oml other delicacies, make a most attractive dispiay.

NATIONAI, CASK KKUF3TEBS. Mwsrs Yorex, JSarker, ami I'inlay'a (Limited) exhibit of National lash reginirs is unique, inasmuch as it offers an opportunity lo every business msn, however small iiis business liiay I)?, to inspect one of ilw marvels of the inventions of (lie age. It is u. machine cashier that handles tlits Iransactions of .all tlie assistants in a sliop, and yet keeps each us.istant's takings spparah , . It is not a hit complicated a child can operate it. J'lisieatl c>f oiif general c-asii drawer for all the assistants to iise, it lias a separate cash drawsv for eacJi one. Tho machine, cashier counts and registers tho money before you can place it in the cash drawer; it enables Hie proprietor io ascertain at a glance ihn correct amount of his takings at any hour of tho day without counting till! money. It prints a, receipt v/illi llio- address of llio proprietor on it, together with the dale on which the sale wan niado, tlio initial of the assistant who made it, the amount ot tho purchase, also tho number of the customer who have been served during tho daj", wc-ek, month, and year. It also print 3 on a private roll inside the duplicate amounts of all tho sales that ha'vo taken 'placo during the day, week, and month, and the grand total of the said amounts is shown on tho adding wheels for tho propriotor'j private information. It also registers the amount of roomy that has been paid out, registers : all amounts Uiat have to bo bo charged up for goods sold on creditrecords, in fact, every transaction that is possible to occur in any business. Tho crnijiany manufactures. over 200 different styles .of cash registers, adapted to all the requirements of every lino of business. They l:avo over 400,000 of these machines in use in nil parts of the world, Now Zealand alone having over 5000 in use. TII3 company makes nothing but cash registers, giving employ. mcnS to over 4000 people. Messrs Yero.v, Barker, and Finlay (Limited), of 'Wellington, arc the agents, and Mr A. F. Mom, Moray placo, Dunedin, is the local representative, who has also on exhibition tho , Yost typewriter, also a typewriter for writing in books, ledgi-i's, journals, etc.. and nllice specialties, etc. Mr W. R. Mann will be in attendance daily to answer inquiries.

MASON, STKUTHERS, & CO. Messrs Mason, Struthcrs, and Co. (Ltd.), of Chrisichurt'h, have a splendid exhibit of dairy machinery, chief amongst which are the well-known and unbeaten Alfa. La-ynl , cream separators. They are showing machines ranging from 17 gallons per hour to 500 gal'ong per hour—holt, turbine, and hnnd-nover. A 2 h.p, boiler suitable for fann u=o and a 65-gallon turbine Fcparatcr is shown woi-!;in<r. Alfa Lav:il coolor? niul l'nsteurfcm are also amongst the exhibils. A special fc-alure is the display of Unhccck milk testers, specially imported for dairy farmer?, whicli enab'-es them to tost separately cr.ch cow and find which cows arc profitable. Milk pumps, aeroiators, reduction vp.lve, aud a. snocial metal curd rack, by Mr I'hilp, of-Riverton, arc shown. HAYWARD & GAMUT!'.

Messrs Hayward and tiarratt have their usual display of novelties, prominent ameng which are the veiy ktet Edison phonographs mkl gold-moulded records, disc talking machines, and a )>ig lino of talkingmaehiue supplies. The heby-jumpcr they exhibit is a decided novelty, ami should lie lust iho thing for dross babies. The. new Poorlca sewifig machine, for which ttey are agent.', is a great attraction to Indies visiting the show. They also' exhibit linos of bicycle sundries, cash registers, roll-top desks, electrical ■ novelties, and invalid tables.. Tlieir exhibit is a most iittractivo one, Messrs Hayward and Garratt are also agents for thft famous Oldsmobile runabout irotor car, and they will be pleased to nisiko appointments with anyone, interested in motor car.», and giyo them a thorough demonstration and trial.

MISCELLANEOUS. Miss M, H. Coombs exhibits an office requisite novelty and businoss-gelter, iu the shape of a machine worked on the rotary principal for duplicating circular lettei'j. Tin? imieliiM .(tlw rolary neostylo iby name-) slamh nboitt 18in high, i> built of sU'e! iiud iron, mid stand? on a \ronik>li base; anil, from looking- a! if, cjio can see that to do 5000 copies of a eircuiyr from typewritten or handwritten original is unly a matter of turning the handle and feeding in lhs> paper, and ill? work produced, is of a high standard. Drawing and music are reproduced with equal facility. The Triton Supply Company of Nmi' Zealand (Mr A. Murray, manager) are in business as inaniifadiirers end importer.!. The firm malic a specialty of catering for favmors, pouHrymen, etc. iiiereufc-d business lias necessitated their removing >«td more commodious premises at 191 Princes street South. The goods on exhibition at the show are steam-power separating plants, handpower Urilish-nmde separators, Pbmy'is chnri!?, Cypher's incubatm?. unique boiler frames! poultry supplies, patent boiler dishierustant, butler-weighers, strawberry baskets, Cyelotsc gate, droppers, and fences, eic. A. Billens. Ohrisidmreb, exhibited Iho Tenboy sheep and sack branding Inaciiiim, and spray and garden pnmpj. Tim sheepbranding: apparatus is much on the .same lines as former years, but for mark'niß sacks and wool bales (he machine has been much simplified, and is now much more convenient than the old method! the case with which letlrre mul figures are changed is a consideration to u«crs of I lie machine*, and this cull now be managed without the least trouble. Designs for brands and trade marks are made (A suit anv business. Siiniß ramples of new lever and bucket pumps are shown which are well worth inspection. Alex. Thompson. Prinns street, Dimwliii, has uu exhibit uf (lie various lines manufactured by him. comprising patent cnipperless horse covers, racing suits, greyhound covers, cow covers, waterproof b'wnsy rugs, oilclothiiif,', s*,'s, tents, travelling bags,.and sundry otliei; line.). A special fi'aturp of his exhibit is his latest improved patent horso cover. It vv-ill bi> to Iho advantage .of country visitors to ins[j<!C( this exhibit. Mr "H. E. l J )iili>, of Riverlon, Sinllbland, is exhibiting on Messrs A. and T. Hurt's stand an improved curd rack iwed in the manufacture of clmesc. The racks are made of tin. in place of wood, as now used. This should be a srreaf boon to the cheese factories throughout New Zealand on account of the easy method "f keeping them clean, while lio 'objectionable matter can soak into tlm tin. As cleanliness is the first matter in the course of cbeese-makine; to be studied, the improvement should meet with the approval of all-interested in Iho dairying industry. J'iUHFi LIST. PAT STOCK. Cattle. Judge: Mr N. Une (Oardlihi). Bullock, any age. Eight entries—V>'. B. t'larksou (Riccavtou, Canterbury) 1, T. Telfurd (Otanomomo) 2, V.'in. BlacKic Taieri) 3'. Steer, two-year-old. Sis entries—William Blnckic (East Taicri) 1, Webster and Callaniler (Allauton) % Elliot Bros, (buiiedin) 3. Cov,- any age. Two entries—William Sonlor (Pla« Swamp) 1, William Blv.clcie (East Taicri) 2- „„.

Heifer, two years o'A. Two entries—'William ElacMo (East 'Taitri) 1, James Clow (Mosgiol)

Siraw?. . Judges: Messrs P. Gr»nt fPenaika) and N. Lano (OaiAjatu). Five Down or croEabred Down wethers, any ■ age or weight. Six entrios*-Now Zealand and Australian band Company 'jfotum Estate) 1 and 2, J. Tough (Hilton) y. I Five Down or crossbred Dofm wefcliers, not ' exceeding -2 months. Five entries—S-ew Zealand unci Australian Land ijompauy (Totara Ji3»ale) .1 mid 2, J. Tough (ABi'ton) 3. Five loagwool or crossbred loiigwool tvetliers, any uge or weight. Six entriw—New Zealand anil Australian Jjai\d Company \fToiaiu ]sstate) 1 and 2, J. Sough (Milton) 3. Five longtfuol or crossbred Jongwqsl wethers, not oxccetiing 22 months, Five cnjxiea—Sew Zealand and Australian Lautt Company I'i'otarn Estate) 1 and 2, J. Tough iJJJjlton) 3. Five liulfhrod or inbred-haiibicd wethers, bred from meriud ewes, any ago or. weight. Sine entries— New Zealand and -Australian Land Company {Aetoii Estate) 1 arnli, Waifou ijhenimn (I'liketoi station) 3, Kew and Australian Land Company {Totem ISstate) he. i Five sheep, most suitable for liwn meat i trade, live weight not to exceed lr£!b. Nine • entries—A. B. Armour (Ginuncibirm) 1 and 3, i \Ve3tfnla Bros. (Dunsandel) 1!.

Five crossbred xJowli hoggeis, cvte or wether, any weight, Tivo-cnlries-J. ,, . J. >Vrigli± (Wylli Crossing) 1, Vi'esicnra Brra. (Duusciidol) '1. Five orosabred longwool hoggets, ewe or wether, any weight, i'-'igut entries— J. Toiigh (Milton) J, William Kir.kln.nd (Midfllemareli) 1, New Zealand and Australian-Laiul Company vi'otaui Ks'ate) 'i. Five liog;;eis, age not encoding 12 monllis, ant' l«'e«i, ivoight not to exceed uOsb. I'ive entries—James lfoas (KartigO 1, W. S. Fleming (Kakahouka) 2 and 'i, W. fiaquliarson tUveir.l Flu!) i. c. Jj'ive hoggeb, not oxcectlinjj .12 lUollths, any weight or breed,, for farmers not holding more lliaii JJO acres of land. Throb entries— J. Toiifh (M'lUoii) ), William 0. Jlacdonuld (Jlaheno) 'J. Best pen o[ purebssd iioggei?, any weight or breed. Three entries—New Zralnnd nnii Anstiolinn Land Company (ffotum Kslate) 1 and 2, V. Bull (\Vnddir,»ton> 3. Chainpiou pen o! live fathers—JTew Zealand and Australian Land ComjMny (Acion IDstate) 1. Champion pen of five' Jioggets— J . Tongli (Milton) 2.

BUTEBR. Dairv Faiworv. H'ieea: The Acting Dairy Coitanissioner and Stall. Best llireo boxes factory but tar, suitable for export (Wyndhivm Dairy i'aetorj- trophy). Pivo entries—.North Otago Dairy Comauiy (Uiiniaru) itt points, 1; Soulh Contcrbury IJniiy Company 'Jih points, 2; Mini I-Simiers' foI'paralivc Company (fnglewood, 'ijuranaki), aij points, ii. Best, two boxe of factory bulita, suitable for export, open to North island competitors only. "Seven entries—Stratlont I'oEtners' Cuopeiiitivo Company (StratforiiJ, Sl^- /points, 1; Airahnri Dairy Company (Palmerstvii North), aoj iwiiits, 2; Makelawv, JJairy JTucitory Company (Inglewood.l, !W points, 3. Best SCili of butter, in two boxes', snilablo for export—North Otago Dairy Coinpany (Oamarii), 01 points, 1; Cintrabrnj Centra! Co-operntivo Dairy Company (Adclillgtoii), Dl points, 1; South Canterbury Dairy Company (Timaru), 00 point?, 2.

Farmers' Butter. Judge: 'Mr W, Moons (Miilotn). Tn-o pounds freeh butter, Seven entries—Mrs Thornton. (Milton) 1, Miaa I. Young (Sandymonnt) 2, Miss M. L. Hamilton X .

Two pounds powdered butter, non-seijtaiator. Seven entries—Miss l. Young 1, Mrs AV, Mortimer IRivorsdale) 2, Mis Thornton 3.

met uuvorsuaie) a, Alls J.ncruwn J. Two pounds fresh butter, r.on-scparaior, one v;eek old. four ontriee—lliss 11. L. Hamilton 1, Mrs V/. Hortimer 2, Miss I. Young a. Two pounds fresh Inciter, separator. Four entries—Hiss I. Yoiuig Mrs A. G. Lewis (Portobello) 2, ;iiss M. L. Hamilton 3. Two pounds powdered butter, separator. Four entries—Miss I. Young 1, Mrs A. G. Lewis 2, Jliss 3t. L. Hamilton ii. Two pounds fresh butter, separator, a week old. Three entries—Miss I. Young 1, Jlis3 JI. L. Hamilton 2, Mrs A. Or. Lev,-is 3.

Collection fiwicy butter. I'ive entries—Miss E. KempshcU (Maungatnn) 1 and 2, Mts M. Wight (Uiltou) 0.

Gollcctiou of bttiler. Four entries—Miss E. Kempsliell l.antl 2, Mrs A. G. Lewis 3. Ten pounds salt butter. Four entries—Mrs Thornton (Milton) 1, lira Janet Belcher (Pukemi) 2, Jfro A. G .Lows 3. CHEESE. Judges: Messrs 1), Qiddm (Deputy Dairy , Commissioner) and "\V. M. Singleton. Best sowt o! inU-creeai New Zealand Cheddar shaped cheese, suitable for export (coloured). First prize .Si, second £>, third £1. Teii'cniries—fideiidale Dairy li'actolT, 90 points, 1; Waikouciti Mry l''u<;(ory, 93 points, 2; Wyndliam Dairy I'actory, 9iJ- points,' 3. Best oewt of full-cream Sew Zcalf.nd Ciieddar-shsiped cheese, suitable for export (white colour). First prize £i, second £2, third £1. Eight entries—JEdendnJe Dairy Factory, ÜBJ points, 1; Waikouaih Dairj' Factory, 055 points, 2; Wynclliam Daiiy-Eactory , ,. 95 pomts, 3.

Tito fnclory-mndo cheeks, suitable, for export (wliilu or coloured). First prize £3, second £1, third 11. Fourteen entries—Edcndale. Dairy Factory, Dl points, l;.Edendale Dairy. I'nclory, 031 points, 2; Wyiidham Dairy Factory, Sih points, 3. Best ocwt of lactorv-inade choeees, suitable for export (white or coloured), cheese to be sent direct from factory to show, consigned to the secretary. First prize JJ2, second £1, third 10s. £even entries—Bdetidale Dairy Factor) - , % points, 1; Edeiidale Dniiy Factory",' 951 points, 2; Omimi Dairy Factory. 92 points, 3.

■Best case of Itictory-made local cheese, suitable for export (white or coloured). First prize £3, second 43, third JCI. Five entries— Waikouaiti Dairy Factory, 94 points, lj Wyndham Dairy factory, OS-i points, 2; Omimi Duiry Factory, V- points, 3. Society's puecial prize of £5 5s to tho exhibitor gaining tho highest award iu points in any-exhibit in first three classes—Edendnle Dairy Factory, %\ points.

Society's special prize of £5 5s to the exhibitor gaining the largest number of points in first ttliree.blaßsos-Kdentlele Dairy Factory.

GKAIJT. Judge: Mr P. Gilkisou (tnvercargill). Ryecorn. Two entries—James C&rncgy 1, Otiigo Farmers' Co-operative Association 2. White Tuscan wheat, Two entries— J. 0. Cow 1, James .Ross 2. . Red Tuscan wheat. One entry—W. GimlinEr 1.

White: velvet wheat. Twelve entries— A. J. Ciow 1, S. Sutherland 2, AV. Gardiner 3. Kcd velvet wheat. Two entries—X. ICola-n

Red ebnff wheat. Fmir entries—W. Gardiner 1. J. C. Oow % T. Jliur 3. Velvet-eat wheal. Two oiitries —Otngo Farmers' Co-operative Association J. Wheat, various, i-'iv'o entries—D. Ross 1 and li, \V. Gardiner 2. Chevalier barley. Three entries-R. Withell ]. T. Muir 2. Cane barley. Three ehtiies-Otago Farmers' Co-OOTrative'Assuciation 1. Long Tiirtiwinlt oats. Two entries— Otago Fiirnieifl' Co-opi'rutive Associaliou 1. D. Ross 2. Uriusli oat , ?. Four entries—Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association 1; W. Gardiner 2. Dun outs. Two entries—Otago Fanners' Cooperaiive Association 1. Sutherland oat;. Four entries—W. it'Ken'ie 1, T. Jtuir '.». i . Short Tartarian oats. Two entries—Otago Fanners' Co-operative Association 1, J. Tough

SparrowUl! outs, lliree entries—T. C«iihon 1, T. Jfuir 2. . .

Black oats. Six entries—D. Shcrldbn 1, Ota;o Farmers' Co-operative Association 2 and

Gorton oats. Ten entries—W. Clahiiher 1, W. Croziev 2, J. Scott 3.

Oats, various. Seven entries—B. fietli-Sniitli ], John Waddel 9, J. Cniicksh««ks I!.

SEEDS. .Tililge: AV. Douglas (Dunediu).

Perennial ryegrass. Two outvies—Otago Farmer?' Co-operative Association 1 and 0. Italian rvesrass. Two entries—T. Shale l t T. 3. \Vrigiit"2. Coekstuol. One en!vy—A. Garland hc, Mangel. Two entries—l!, Withell 1 and 2. Linccwl. Three «n(ries-D. Hwnail J, B. Seth-Smith !. Rauo. Ono enlry-R. Witliell 1. Cowgrasa clover. One entn , —Ti. Withel! hc, POTATOES, ROOTS, &c. Jiidgoa: 1). Scoll. (Dunedin) ami J). Borrje (Ptvpaiaio). Best collection potatoes. Ten ojitrins—H. E. Jf'Gowim 1, S. Gibbs 2, D. Arnnlt ,■!. Kidnev potatoes. Fonr entries—H. E. Jl'Gowa'n 1, C. Findlay 2, R, AVitWl 3. Potatoes, other than Derwents or kidney. Fourteen entriea-J. W. Jiluir 1, 1). Arnott •_>, A CavrutJiers 3. Potatoes, Derwents. Sixteen entries— J. W. Blair I, J. C. Rentoii 1, A. Cauutliors .'J. Sivvdi) turnips. TiVPiily-six entries—H. Bull 1, H. E. M'fiowau 2, J. Sutherland 8, R. Withell J.

Aberdeen ercen top yellow turnips. Xiiicteen entrias-J. W. Wuir i alul 8. D. Miller 2.

Aberdeen purple top yellow turnip's. Thirteen cntries-iV. Camithers 1, S- W. Blair 2, 3. Campbell 3, J. Dyearfc 4. While flesh turnips. Twenty-two eutriesJ. Dysart 1, V. r . Anderson 2, A. Kcmpshell 3, C. Williell J, J. Gill 5. Mammoth'long red mangels. Fifteen entrics—J. \V. Bhiii ], Mrs .1. Blown 2, J. Tucker 3. I!. Wilhell 4.

Orar.ge or yellow globe mangels. Seventeen entries—R. Withell 1, K. Ciibbs 2, .1. Tucker », .1. \X. Blair-I. CoMm talil-.ard mangels. K;ne cntiies-.T. W. Blair 1, 11. E. Jl'Goiv.lll 2, R. and J. lieid

Red carrnls. Sixteen enlries-It. Wilhell 1 and 2, Mrs J. Brown 3, J. Sutherland 4 Whiie carrots. Thirteen entries—-Mrs J. Brown 1. R. Wilhell 2, W. B'.ackic 3.

FARM AKU COUNTS' EXHIBITS. Judges: Messrs W. E. Ferryman (Olirisl(ilmrcli), WarcleJl (Dimcdin), niul F. C. Murray. Four cnlries—Taiori Agricultural Society 1, Vaima'.c A. m<l P. Association 2, Waihcmo A. and 1 , . Association 3, Tokomairiro Farmers' Club h C. '

FRUIT AND HONEY. •' Judge: Mr V. Bull (Dunedin),

Four pounds honey, in glass bottles, each containing 2lb. Eight entries—Mrs T. A. White (Ontretn) 1,3. Smith (Milburn) 2, Miss K. Kcmpshell (Maunga-tuo) h c. Pour pounds honey, in comh; .Vive entrVki— ■ff. Sctli Smith (Nga-paraj 1 and 2, J. Smith (liilburn) k c. Collection of apple.?, 10 varieties, of three each, grown by exhibitor. Nine entries— W. J. Cain (Kurovr) 1,. Mrs J. C. Bticklaud (Alraroa) 2, AY. Thomson (M-.uragatun) h c. ; ' One dozen hen ejgs. Six entries—Mrs Cr. Holmes (Xor'lt-Eiist Harbour) 1, Mrs 11. Djickknd (Wiiikoihiili) 2, Alisa J. Young (Sandymount) li <■•■ BREAD, SCOXES, AND CAKES. Judge: Xfrs Driver (Milburn). Home-made, loaf, white, eireh exhibitor confined to one entry. Thirteen entries—Miss T. toauiu'gani ("Ki-nautii) 1, Mrs J. Mcado (Poolburn) 2, Mrs BollingttU (Middleiuarch) 3, June Ma-cdoiuild (Ilindoli) i.

Home-made loaf, irhoatmnal, broirn. 'ien eiitries-Mrs R. M'Bride (Middlevale) 1, Mrs 1). Cnmmings (Dunedin) 2, Mrs I).' E. Grant (Outturn) 3, Miss T.. Brandigiim (Tapaimi) 4. SU home-nude sconei;, girdle. Nineteen en-trieu-Mra John Bow (Outram) 1, lira J. Belcher (Pukeini) 2, Mrs T. Slophenson (IRliiwakn) I!, M*iß3 Jt. M'Laren (Caversfcnm) i. SIX llOUlv'lllUUC ECOJIC3( OVOII. LWODI-V-iIVO ontries-Mrs J. Dow (Oivtra-m) 1, Mrs W. J. liOry (lVbitkopa) 2, Jbs C. Davie (Uunetlin) 3, Mrs J. Belcher (Pukcmi) i.

Six plain oatmeal cakes. Ten chtrieE—ilrs ]). ClUEinings iDunediii) 1, llary Oallander (Tapanni) 2, lire J. Bi'loher 3, Miss J. Mcldrimi (.Vosgiel) i. Six iwtato sconei Thirteen entries—Mrs B.

T. Gilder (Caversham) 1, Misa 11. Caldow (Ca-vershom) i, ifrs Thurnlon (Milton) !), Jaiio Jl'Honald (flindoß) J. Six pancake?.. Twenty cutries— Jliss I. Gow (Woodsidc) 1, li T. Cnldow (Caversham) 2, iliss I\. Culdow (Oavei-jliani) :;, ifiss , (f. ITLaren (Caversli.im) 4.

Best collection of biscuits, three of eßch variety, not to exceed 10 varieties. Ihvo en-ttic-o—.Mrs J. Sβ wm (Kdcmlalr) ], JlJss Jf. A. Jtantsay (Dunedinj 2, llius L. Booker (Bunedin) I!, Jlrs A. liobertson (Caversham) 4.

Collection small cakes, not to cjxeecl 10 varieties. Five entries—Miss L. Booker (Dnii-c-diu) 1, Jessie M'Donald (Hindon) 2, Jlrs J. Crowe (South Dunedin) 'J, Jtrs J. Sawcrs (EtlenduleM. Exhibit of fruit, seed, Madeira, gingerbread, p.nrt sponge cakes. Kighfc- entries—llrs ,T. ■So.v,W (Edondale) 1. Mrs J. Crowe (South J)micdin) 2,-Mrs J.-Chcyne ©imcdin) 3. Collection of pastry, amateurs only. Eight entries—lire .f. Savers (Edendale) 1, Jessie l\l'I)on»!fl (Hindon)- 2, Miss T. Brundigani (Tiipaniti) 3,-Jlrs Turioii (Musselbiirgb) i.

■ftRESSE'D POULTRY. Judge- Mr W. Bull (Dunedin). Pair of fowls, trussed and nsady for cooking. Kine entries— ii. W, Draper (Milton) 1, Miss E. Kempshell (M'uungattu) 2. Pair of gce.?e. Four entries—Jlrs D. E. Grant (Outram) I, Mrs J. Dow (Oulram) 2, H. Konnlag (Roslyn) h-c. Pair oi ducks. Seven entries—Miss I. Cow (Wiiodsidc) 1. Mrs J. Don* (Oulram) 2, Blanche Mitchell (Clydevale) h c. Pair oC' turkeys. -Four entries—Mrs J. Dow (Outrun) 1, Mrs D. E. Grant (Outram) 2, 11. 32. Coombs (Wnliuri) h c.

UAMS AND BACOX. Judge: Mr W. Moore (Milton),

Two hams, smoked. Two entries—Allan anfl Smith (Dunodin) 1 anil 2.

Two green hams. IVo entries—Allah arid Smith (Dtinedin) 1 end 2. Two rolls bacon, smoked. Six entries—W. ,ff. Hitohon (Hilton) 1, Allan and Smith (Dunedin) 2 and 3. Two rolls bacon, green." Five entries—R. Neilson (Anderson's Bay) 1, Allan and Smith. (Dunedin) 2 and 3. Side of bacon and bam, smoked (open to farmers onlv). One entry—G. Henry (Diinedin) 1.

Sicto of bacou and ham, green (open to farmers only). One entry—G-. Henry (Dunedin) 1

Cattle ... .. Sheep ,, .. Cheese .. .. Factory butter 1'araers' buttc Fruit, honey, it it r ., .. etc. ,, Bread and scones Blessed ponltr, Hams and bac Farmers' olsisse Open classes, for seed Farmers' clnss Cpeu c!a3sr3, i Koots, etc. .. Finn ami exhibits .. Sheaf exhibits Dairy utensils, v .. •on 3, grain grain, cs, seed sc«l .. county implc1902. . 14 . 75 . 117 . 21 , . as . .20 . 181 , 1-1 . 31 . 101 . Gl . a . C7 . 137 . . ' i . i , 1983. 5 ,. 75 .. . 33. ,. , 33 ., . G!) .. . 17 .. . 105 .. . 13 .. . 13 ., * 73 *». 45 ! i '.! . 17 . • 58 „ . 7 .. .. 0 ,. 1901. 18 81 41 15 4-2 28 133 24 17 7G _ 12 191 4 ,

Keith Ofago Dairy Company ■ • • • Scutli Canterbury Dairy Company Men Cooperative Association, Taruiaki South Canterbury Dairy Company, Canterbury Central Co-operative Dairy Company, AiHTington .. .. 8 s 45 43J 44 m '8 0 23 24 23 23 32} 5 to .3 5 u» 10 10 9J Oi 31 10 10 10 10 9S '3 ' S s 5-93 S-92i 5-91J 5 — 915 5 — 00

Stratford Farmers' Co-operative Co. Awahuri Dairy Co., Palmersfem North Msiketawa Dairy Co., Inglewocd.. Apiti Dairy Co., Feilding .. .. Mai Farmers' Cooperative Co., Irglewood Levin Co-oper.itivo Dairy Company U'overiey Dniry Co., Awamolio 3 & 41 a 43 43 43: 42 a & 23J 22 21 22 211 22 22 jj U 10 9* 10 9J 10 9 9 tn [p 10 5 — 10 510 510 510 510 510 51 911 90J 90 S!>J 895 89 88

Xortli Otago- Dairy Company .. Canterbury Central Co-operative Dairy Company South Canterbury Dairy Company 5 44 44J 43 6 22J 22J 001 *' tit 3 s 0 5 O tn 9i 10 9J 9J 10 •s r i E 5-91 5-91 5-90

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