OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13449, 24 November 1905, Page 3

OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY.

President, Mr J Hazlett; vice-president, I.lr P. Pattullr,; treasurer, Mr J. Angus; Berretaiy, Mr H. Y. Fulton; committee— Messrs i). Aiuhcw, W. Blackie, J. W. Biair, H. Buckland, W\ Burnett, \V. Charters, H. 11. Driver, E. I?. Duthie, J. Elliot, T. Fergus, .'I .Gov.-, Hunter-Weston, A. Johnson, J. Lcthbridge, o'. London, T. Itfuir, 6. MscEwan, A. M'Farlane, J. Nimmo, A. S. Orbcll, J. Patrick, T. T Ritchie J. A. Roberts, J Boss, J. ii. Scott. J. ohie'., J. Smith, W. Souler A. Todd, J. Tcugh.

Tho Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society's twenty-ninth annual summer show was opened at Tahuna Park, Musselburgh, yesterday under generally favourable conditions. The weather was fino in a sense, but the title "summer" show did not appeal to one's sense of eternal fitness, for a blcalc southerly wind did not tend greatly to the comfort of spectators. As usual, on tho morning of tho opening day of the show, Tahuna Park presented a very animated spectacle early yesterday, exhibitors being extremely busy getting all in readiness and putting those finishing touches to their exhibits that should carry absolute convetion of merit to the visitor. In the afternoon things were in full swing and working order, tho judges were expeditious in their work, and tho sheep, cattlc, and pig sections wero disposed of. While presenting no special distinguishing feature as compared with previous shows, this year's show will obviously well hold its own as a display replete with interest to the farmer and to the agriculturist, and the popularity of tho fixture among country and town folk alike is not likely to suffer if the present standard is maintained. The society has again this year made all possiblo provision in the way of making the show ground up to date and convenient. By the inclusion of an additional aero of land greater pen and stall accommodation has been provided, and this is dcsirablo from tho point of view of exhibitor and spectator alike, for it, allows freer access to view tho stock, which is a disiinct gain when there is a public attendance such as is to bo generally expected on the People's Day at the show. Of courso Otago's principal show has not assumed tJic dimensions of one or two other of tho colony's great metropolitan fixtures, but it is nono tho less an imposing function, as to tho value of which to the province it is quite unnecessary to add anything to what has already so often been said. In comparison with last- year's figures tho total entries show rather a falling-ofi" this year, tho decrease being pretty well confined to the sheep and horse sections. The decrease in sheep is easily accounted for by the fact that tho unusually wet. weather has had so detrimental an effect on merinos as to preclude their being shown, tho result being that, there is not a single entry in tho 20 classes for merinos. That the display in other sections is so good is. however, a very considerable compensation. Pastoralists again have had difficulty in fattening sheep in such a wet season. Tho falling-off in horse; is also capable of satisfactory explanation, and means nothing, for this year the confining of hackneys entirely to their own class lias had the inevitable result of reducing the entries in the aggregate. Looking at- pigs, it is found that there is an increase this year by one pig entry. Surely there is room for infinite rejoicing in so stimulating a fact. While in the other cattle sections there was evidence of good competition, the fact that Mich was conspicuously absent from the polled Angus section was regrettable, there being a very fine entry of beasts from flladbrook Station, and. with the exception of one animal, nothing else. No entries at, all arc forward in the four Hereford classes catalogued. Comparison in detail bns already been made of the entries at this and at last year's show. Tho sheepdog trials have this year been deleted from the programme—why, nobody seems very clear: possibly they occupied too much time and space.

Every dog has his dav. thev sav. and the summer show day is the day of the agriculturist- and the farmer. Then it is that the townsman sees fit to remember that the farmer is the backbone of his country, and, donning a superior air, he talks knowingly, if with an enigmatic reserve, of geldings an 3 fat cattle pedigrees, poleys, ploughs, shorthorns, and what not, fingers the wool of the. crossbred wether, digs the Berkshire sow familiarly in tile flank, calls it a common pig. and criticises the structure of the hurdles with an instinct as prompt as it is erroneous, lie will identfy a reaper and binder or a sewing machine with a surprising accuracy, and especially if it is People's Day and he has a fair companion or two wth hint, his rural acquirements are encyclopaedic. His country prototype says little, but thinks a lot: he gives everything a steady and conscientious observation, his self-imposed criticism is a duty. If he says, "Yon's a gran' bcest," what higher, more enlightening. more exhaustive praise eoulcl bo desired from his lips? Truly, he is a man worth making a fuss over once or twice a year. As to the society's show ground. Tahuna Park—commodious and wellappointed, admirable rain-absorbing area as it is—lias, one regrets to say, almost a reputation for its stern austerity of climate on" days when the gale in in the sou'-west. Bueh days as yesterday, when intermittent squalls, showers, and drifting sand battalions varied tho monotony and irritated the man whose tent-peg was not driven firmly homo, robbed the judge of his headgear at a critical moment, and created a vast variety of assorted draughts iu all the offices. A more affable set of officials under Irvine conditions one would, however. not wish to meet than at the A. and P. Society's show. As usual, the members of thft coiumtlee were unsparinjr in their pains lo make everything pass o(F successfull'' and smoothly, and this end was. hr/ipily. achieved. The committee and secretary have undoubtedly a responsible task on any such occasion, and when the weather is coy and difficult their position is no sinecure. As usual ihe exhibition of machinery and implements is on a very large scale, and country visitors to flic show will find a continual source of interest in (his department, some of the firms represented having a very fine display. In this exhibit section over half a hundred different firms and manufacturers are represented, and exhibits raniro from a cyclone gate to a threshing machine, from a sheep dip or palcnt legrope to a trad ion engine. The development cf the modern aid to husbandry has in these days become almost bewildering, and a comparison of old and new methods shows how greatly science has aided agriculture during ihe last, generation. The irr.nlenienl and machinery exhibits -at Tahuna Park this year is an education in itself. Despite the boisterous weather the traction engine hummed merrily, the red paint retained its lustre, flails and tents flapped tirelessly, and everything went on with activity and energy in evidence everywhere.

Yesferday's sports programme included a hoy's pony race handicap and a leaping competition for ponies, which proved interest ing. In the course of the day a meeting of Ihe local branch of the South Island Sheep Breeders' Association was held, and Messrs P. Pattullo and IT. V. Fnlton were reappointed as representatives on the associa(ion for the; next three years.

SUMMER SHOW.

The side shows, without vrhich' no - show would be complete, were not much in evidence yesterday; but these mushroom growths will certainly make their presence very much felt and hoard to-day (People's Day), when, given anything like decent weather, there should be a huge attendance at Tahuna Park. The horses will form a strong feature of the show, the judging of these being reserved for to-day, and a magnificent show of draught horses can be looked for. A great attraction again will be the customary grand parade of stock, and pony races, leaping matches, horsemanship exhibitions, and jumping competitions go to complete the programme. The present tram arrangements mako access to the parlc unusually easy. THE CATTLE. The cattlc were perhaps the greatest attraction on the ground yesterday, and after the completion of the judging, when tho animals had all been returned to their stalls, were admired by a large number of interested spectators. The judging was carried out under somewhat aggravating conditions, owing to the unpleasantly, boisterous nature of tho weather. Tho total entries were 143, as against 135 in 1904, and 148 in 1903.

Siiokthorxs. In the entire cattle section the shorthorns wero the subject of most comment. A knot of. admirers and critics was ever present at the stall of tho champion bull, Mr W. C. Ladbrook's (Middlevale) Duke (sire Marquis, dam Beauty). The winner oi the class has a characteristic head, and though somewhat coarse in tho neck, "handles" well, has an exceptionally good skin, and is in the pink of condition. The second prize winner, Messrs Mitchell Bros.' (Oamaru) roan, Duke, is a beautiful colour, and is splendidly "topped." He was first at Christchurch this year, and first and champion at Duncdin last- year. In the judge's opinion, however, he was inferior to Duke, showing to much offal and buikiness for the modern shorthorn. "He is a fine animal," atldod the judge. Mr Win. Nixon's (Killineliy) Lord Hastings 111 was a nice even specimen of his land. Mr D. Murray's (Waropa) Red Brunswick's Chance was highly commended. He was first in his class last year at Uore, and first as a three-year-old at Christchurch this year, but at present he is in a somewhat backward condition. There was not a numerous entry of two-year-olds, and there was little to choose in point of merit between tho first and second prize winners. Tho yearling bulls produced a large entry. GipsyKing, the property of Mr Geo. Anderson (Wright's Bush), who was the winner, is a short-neeked young animal, in great condition, the latter being one of his best qualifications. Mr D. Murray was second with Roan Buck, who might have been more successful had he not heen so hard in the touch. The third animal was a little coarse, with a somewhat common head. Another strong class was aged cows, and it was conceded generally that Sir John Miller (Mauugatua) was fully entitled to first honours. Mitchell Bros. (Weston) were second with a fine specimen, of good quality and substance. There was a fair entry for three-year-old heifers, the winner being especially good (also the property of Mitchell Bros.).' and Was first at Christchurch. Mr W. Waddell's (Waikaka Valley) entry took second place, and was a good representative of the breed. Mr Waddell was further suecessfnl in the class for two-vear-old heifers and for yearling heifers out of a fairly large field. The latter class was somewhat weak in quality. As in other yearling classes, some of tho youngsters had the appearance of being too olrl. The judge (Mr Hay) says the shorthorns, with the exception of the first class, appeared to be suffering from the effects o! a bad season. Altogether, ho did not regard the section as a very choice lot. The champion hull was bred by Mr W. Waddell, of Waikaka- Valley, and is a half sister to the champion cow Diana. Beauty, the dam, was late champion at, Invercargiil, where she also gained most points for butter-fat. The same gentleman was the successful exhibitor in the class for cow and two of her progeny. Polled Axons. In this section there were a fair number of entries, but tho competition was practically nil. ami this, of course, robbed the section of a good deal o[ interest. At the same time, however, tho entries from Gladbrook Station (Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co.) comprised a number of magnificent specimens of the breed. The first prize taker in the class for aged bull. Engineer, attracted a great deal of attention on the part of breeders. This line representative was bred by the owners (Messrs Murray, Boberts, and Co.). Ho was well fleshed on top, and had a beautiful buttock. Engineer lias been showing for the past three years, and has never been beaten in the ring. He is four years.old, and his breeding is as follows:—Sire Mistral of Glamis, dam Alberta, g-siro Karon Aradoul. g-dam Kathleen. The second bull (owned by Mr Wm. Officer, Thornhury) was also a well set-up animal, but suffered by compraison with so doughty an opponent. The first and champion two-year bull, Heather, was a fine, stylish animal, imported by Messrs MurrayRoberts from Perth this year, where he had Ivoen placed sixth in "a ring of 200. Breeding: Sire Ben Urackie, dam Burn Heathblooni: bred by Col. Clias. M'lnroy. In the opinion of all qualified to say so, he well deserved his position. The bull placed second to him (Eblis of Ballindalloeh) was very little behind in quality, but was a shade smaller than the winner, if anything. There were three entries in the yearling class, the winner; Herdsman, being sired by Engineer. There were two entries in tho class for aged cow—both of which were bred at Gladbrook, there being but little to choose in point of excellence between tho two,—Dora, syrs (sire Abbot, dam liclypta II), and the second cow, Darling, also syrs (sire President, dam Merry Maiden IV). Thewinner in the two-year heifer class, Grace, was well-deserving of her champion ticket. Breeding: Sire Mistral of Glamis, dam Eclypta IV. g-sire Lancer of Advie, g-dani Eclypta. The second cow was almost of equal merit,, but could not show to the same advantage, having recently calved. The first, youngster in the yearling class was specially good also, but. the opinion was expressed that the judge's decision should have been reversed in this class in regard to the first and second prize-takers. Ayhshikes. Ayrshire; wero well represented in each class in number, quality, and breeding. Mr P. Ireland was responsible for many excellent entries. His bull, aged, King Edward, winner of his class, was imported by the owner two years ago, and, it will be remembered, was shown in Duncdin, securing second honours, and first at Oamaru and Palmerston. Tho yearling' bulls showed good breeding. Tho third in this class showed want of condition, but it was thought he would turn out a useful animal. The winner was Mr Thomas Lee's (Allanton) Taieri Lad. The aged eows wero a strong class, and the champion and first cow in calf (Mr Thomas Lee, exhibitor) was much commented on as being a remarkably good specimen of the breed, and' it being thought that there was little to choose between this champion and Mr Ireland's Queen of the Flowers. There was a good entry of two-year heifers, the quality being average. Mr A. Gillies (Hampden) was tho successful exhibitor in this class. The yearlings were not an interesting class, though numerous, and tho opinion was frequently expressed that some of the youngsters were over age. There was a good deal of diversity of opinion, also, as to the judge's decision in this class in awarding first and second honours. Taking this section as a whole, the show of Ayrshire;, compares very favourably with Oamaru (which has the reputation of being the stronghold of the breed), and the cattle wero showing better show condition here than at the northern show. Aloeknets axd .Terskts. These beautiful animals are always a centre of attraction—for the casual onlooker, at all events. The entry was not large, and the quality of the cattle ill this section was, if anything, below the average, In the yearling bull class there were two wellgrown specimens entered: but the single entry in the aged bull class' was, if anything, below the ordinary. The class for cows, aged, was good, hut the quality shown in the two-year heifer class was superior. One of the animals in the. yearling class appeared to be decidedly 100 old: but the owner, pleading ignorance of the date of her birth, was given tile benefit of the doubt. What would have otherwise been a somewhat unfair proceeding, however. was obviated by the fact that all the entries were the property of the same exhibitor. Mr P. E. Hellver (North-East Harbour) was responsible for the majority of the entries. Dathy Cattle. Tho three classes in dairy cattle were poorly represented, with the excention of that for cows in milk or/in calf. However. hi this class those animals forward were of

gooil qualify. The winner was a good crossbred cow with a, capacious udder, the property of Mr William Townley (Highcliff). Her age and condition, though, militated somewhat against, her general appearance. Tlio second cow was from 11m Mental Hospital, Seaclift, and was strong in Ayrshire blood, with a well-set udder, moderate teats, and a well-developed head —a co\y generally looked upon as one which would 1» profitable in the. dairy. There was but one entry forward for the class for be;t three-year-old heifer, in mills or in calf—a. fair specimen, her milking value not being estimated a? very great.

Fat Cattle. In this section honours were divided between Messrs A. J. Keith (Oamani) and Elliott Bios. (Duncdin), these gentlemen being the only exhibitors. Tho champion in this section—a bovine giant—was also winner in the aged class, which produced three fino specimens, all owned by "tfr Keith. The judge expressed his opinion of the entries in flattering terms. The second prize-taker was also of great proportion, and perhaps even heavier than tho winner; but in tho eyes of experts lie was humpy about tho tail, and not so evenly fleshed as the winner Elliott Bros, had two entries forward in the class for four best bullocks for butchers' purposes, the winners being a nice even lot of Herefords, and were greatly admired. There were no entries for Hereford cattle. SHEEP. As long as sheep-breeding and -woolgrowing continue to be the leading industry in New Zealand the sheep section at, the show will be one of absorbing interest. Last year New Zealand exported wool to the value of £4,673,826, and although there was a decrease in the quantity of 6-76 per cent., there was an increaso in tho value of the output by 15.65 per ccnt. In addition to this we have to take into consideration tho fact, that the number of sheep in the colony last year was lower than it has been for over 10 years, and that during the past two years our flocks have diminished by 2,061,921. And while it is to be regretted that there should bo this declino there is some consolation in the fact that the sheepfarmer has had the advantage for several seasons past of excellent prices, which tempted him to market stock that, would otherwise have been kept for breeding.

Tho falling oft' in tho entries in tho different classes at this year's show litis already teen explained, and, although this is a pity, still there is room for satisfaction in the fact that the bulk of tJ;o sheep sent forward were really splendid animals and a credit to their breeders. The merino, Southdown, and Cheviot classes were represented by an absolute blank in tho catalogue, there not being a single entry. We understand that it was Mr Watson Slicnnnn's intention to lie represented as formerly, but after exhibiting in Christcliurch he did not care to expose his stock to a second train journey and tho knocking about inseparable from a show. The sheep penned yesterday attracted a great deal of attention, and for tho greater part of tho afternoon groups of "sheep" men hung about the pens canvassing the judge's decisions and discussing tho merits of the exhibits generally. Border Leicesters. The most important section in the class was the Border Leioestcr, and the judge had 110 easy task to discriminate between most of the exhibits, for a better lot could scarcely have been entered. Tho wellknown breeders Little live;., of Ngapara. were again to tlse .fore, and did not leave a great deal for the other competitors. In the aged ram class they took first and tho champion certificate with a splendid ram bred by Messrs A. and J. K. Smith. In Christchurc-h this rani was placed second to another imported sheep exhibited by the same owners. There is really very littlo to pick ami choose between the nai'r. and it is doubtful if the Messrs Little themselves could say which was the bolter, but it is interesting to nolo ilie different eonelusions arrived at by two different judges. Mr X. M. Orbell also got a first, in the class for a rani above 18 and below 30 months, and a third successful exhibitor was Mr .J, M'Crostie, of Spar Bush, who got. first prize and championship with a owe that was bred by Little Bros. English Leickstebs. The entries in this class were restricted to four exhibits, all of which were sentdown by Little Bros., of Ngapara. The ram hogget was the best of the fjuavtet, and was really a magnificent sheep, and one that would be placed in any show in New Zealand. As a matter of fact, it got second in a similar class in Chrislchuroh. Li.ncom>s. Nobody but llr Seth-Smith, of Oatnaru, attempted to dispute the claims of the N.Z. and A. Land Company's Hampden listato to all tho prizes that were going in Linoolns. Tho company swept the board, and tho sheep shown wcw a grand lot. Tho ram placed first was a shapely animal, with fine back and good shoulder; but, on account of his ago, he did not carry tho wool that would be looked for on a younger sheep But for this lie would have taken tho championship, which went to another of the company's own breeding. The latter was a woll-eiad sheep of groat symmetry. Speaking generally, all tho sheep entered by the company in this section showed tho breadth of lock and length of staplo which is a feature of the breed, and wero typical specimens of Lincoln:. Roim;r Maksii. Tho show in tho ltomiioy class section was a most meritorious one, and there was good competition, Messrs Bealey Brothers, Watson Shennan, and James Fulton's Trustees figuring prominently in the prize list. Tho judge was Mr Isaac Sykca. a wellknown North Island breeder, and'after his duties were completed—and, by the way, lie got through his work with eommendablo dispatch-he made no secret of tho fact tliat_ he was surprised at tho splendid quality of the slice]) entered. lie expressed the opinion that had Messrs Bealey Brothers' sheep been sliown up north this year they would have shaken up the northern breeders of Romney rams especially. He was sorrv to see so few ewes with lambs at foot entered, and had the rules allowed it, the eha.mpionshiu in ewes would have gone to tho first prize hogget. Ono thing that was noticeable in this class was the amount of festering and nampering that had been devoted to some of tho sheep entered. Now, Romneys are a hardy sheep, and have a constitution that would pull them through without fostering. This practice cannot be bsncfioial to a sheep that is turned out in a run. The various pens at Taliuna Park could be sliown anywhere in New Zealand, and could be relied upon to be well up in the nri-ae list, even at Masterton or Manawatu, tho strongholds of the breed in tho north. Thero was a. splendid uniformity of quality. In tho class for ram over 30 months Messrs Bealey Brothers, of Hororata, Canterbury, totfk first prize, with Watson Shennan and James Fulton's Trustees filling tho other places. There was a strong class of over 18 and under 30 nionihs' rams, Watson Shennan (Pomahaka) taking first prize with a splen-didly-woolled and framed sheep, which was also awarded tho championship in the section, 'Messrs Bealey Brothers taking second place. Bealey Brothers were again to tho fore in tho under 18 months classes, taking first and third for single ram and first, and second for two rams. Watson Shennan in cach class carrying off the remaining award. James Fulton's Trustees secured both awards in the class -for ewes over 18 months, and also for two ewes over 18 months, with lambs at foot, on? of tho pair in the lastmentioned class being also singled out for tho championship. In the under 18 months class John Miller, of Maungatua, showed somo capital sheep, and had no trouble in annexing firsts for ewe under 18 months and for two ewes under 18 months. In the former class Bealey Brothers were second, and in tho latter Watson Shennan filled that place, and also annexed a highly commended ticket.

Shropshire Downs. The fault of the Shropshire section was not lack of quality but lack of competition, The sheep shown by Mr B. Seth-Smith, of Oamaru, could not well have been improved upon, it is true, but more interest would have attached to the different classes had there been more entries from other breeders. The only ono to challenge the well-known North Otago breeder was Mr James Grey, of Milburn. and he only appeared in three classes, in two of which he was unplaced. The majority of SethSmith's sliceD shown this year at Tahuna Park arc fairly well known, having been shown at G'hristchurch and Oamaru, and other places, and have taken prizes whereever entered. They are a particularly fine lot of sheep, taken all round. The championship in rams, as at Oamaru, fell to the class over 13 months and under 30 months. The class for two rams under 18 months brought out a couple of pens of remarkably fine sheep. The championship in ewes was awarded to one of a pair entered in the class for two ewes above 18 months with lambs at foot, and it is worthy of notice that the judge at Oamaru last Thursday made the same selection. Inbred llalfbp.kds. In most of .the show catalogues this section is now known by its local name of Corriedalo. Those exhibited werfl, on the whole, a good lot of sheep', showing little variety of type. Thoy are not too easy a class to judge by reason of the fact that there arc two main points—symmetry and

fineness of wool. Undoubtedly tho finest sheep in tho section was that which took first prize in the over 30 months ram class, shown by the New Zealand and Australian Land Company's Hampden Estate. The judge had lio hesitation in awarding this splendid animal the championship. He shows a great constitution, wonderful symmetry, and has a most profitable flcece. In one or two instances the sheep exhibited showed a tendency to weakness _ of wool on the belly. This is a matter which breeders might well pay attention to, for being chiefly used for hill country, if the sheep are weak or watery on l,he belly the wool will havo a tendency to scrub oil', and money wilt thereby be lost, because when shearing time comes the. weight of wool wijl not bo there. This matter is only worthy of mention in passing, and not because it was a characteristic of the sheep shown in the pens. Generally, the sheep shown give evideneo of better breeding and more fixity of type. As at Christchureh, tho chief contest was between tho New Zealand and Australian Land Company's Hampden Estate and J. Stringfellow, of Chertsey. The main honours and both championships fell to the former, but the latter beat their rivals in tho over 18 months and under 30 months ram class, and the under 18 months ram class, and also secured first award for their entry of two owes above 18 months (one entry). The classes in which tho Land Company boat Mr Stringfellow were: ram over 30 months, two rams under IS months, ewe above 18 months, under 18 months, and two ewes under 18 months. The championship in ewes was awarded to one of tho company's ewes, above 18 months with tomb at foot. Fat Sheep. There was very little competition in fat sheep,'which were a good class, and well up to the form of previous shows. The principal prize taker was John. Tough (of Milton), Bcaley Bros, (of Hororata),_ John Mahoney (of Whilstone Lome Siding), John Murray (Warepa), and J. Grey (Milburn), also securing one first each. PIGS. Competition in tho .pig section was confined exclusively to two exhibitors—Mr Charles Brice, .Christchureh, and the Mental Hospital, Seacliff. Thirty-six entries wore penned, being a slight increase compared with last year's entries. Taken all round, the quality of the pigs shown this year is very high, and it is doubtful if better animals than those exhibited by Mr Brice havo ever been seen in a Dunedin show ring. This exhibitor had matters all his own way in the Berkshire and Yorkshire breeds, some of the former being particularly good samples of that popular breed, having successfully competed at various shows on previous occasions. Mr Brice's Sovereign was the only entry in the boar class, any age, nevertheless he would prove hard to. beat in most show rings. He possesses size and quality in a marked degree, lias a typical Berkshire head, massive shoulders and quarters, and possesses immense depth of rib, another conspicuous feature being his excellent symmetry, Although much smaller, tho same remarks apply practically to Mr Brice's Berkshire sow Sunlight, a member of the same litter (Sunshine; being placed second. The same breeder .secured first prii» for Berkshire sow and litter of not less than six, the young ones in this instance being really prime porkers several weeks past the weaning stage, the judge being of opinion that an age iimit was desirable in classes ol this description. Yorkshires were well and worthily represented, llr Brico again securing the bulk of the prizes. Ho secured first honours for boar, any age, with Volunteer, a typical Yorkshire, possessing fine quality and immense, size. With the exception of the class for boars under six months, Mr Brice swept the board. In that class, however, lie was beaten by a very nice typo of animal from tl'.c Seacliff yards, this entry being one (hat will probably develop into a very fine specimen of tho white," stub-nosed breed. Tho others wero very good examples of the breed, hut the class as a whole was not. so conspicuously good as the Berkshire?. The only Tamv;orths entered, wero those from Seacliff Asylum, and these comprised two or tliree really good types •of this breed, which, however, does not appear to be very popular with southern breeders. Tho wifiner in the class for boars, any ago, is a very large animal, conspicuous for its great length of body and depth of flank. The same remarks apply more or less to the first prize sow in a similar class, both animals being probably tho best types of the Tiimwoi'iii breed lo ho found in Otago. The remainder were fairly sood types, though somewhat oil the small' side, and do not call for special mention, ~ • PONY RACKS. During; the afternoon three pony races, judged by Mr T. Ilitchie, wero rim. the first being a hoys' pony handicap, in which five competed. The race was for ponies 14 hands and under, and the riders were not to be of a greater ago than 14 years. The first prize was £2. and the seoond £1. Miss I. Button, seriileli. 1; A. Tamblyn, 7sec, 2; — Owles, ssce, 3, The other competitors were fi. Micl'.ie (7scc) and Prank Curio (7soc). Miss Button, who belongs to Christchureh, came through her field by tho time half the distance had been covered, and camiviii an" easy winner without drawing her whip. The second pony, on the other hand, was under severe punishment, but could make no impression on the winner. A protest was lodged against the winner on the ground that the rider was over 14 years of nf(o. but. tho protester was left the awkward task of proving that tho assertion was correct, and the proof was not forthcoming. Leaping Competition, for ponies 14 hands and under: riders not lo be over 14 years of age. First prize £2, second £1, third 10s.—Miss Button I, — Owles 2. These were the only entries. There was very little to choose. between tho two, the winner, however, proving slightly the deverer jumper.

Pony Uamlicat) Trot.—Miss Kathleen ftmiO), Msec. 1: l-Yfiuk Ourh\ 3wo. 2. jVliss Button' (7sro) and G, Jlichie (scratch) also competed in this event-, which was simply got up on tlie ground, and did not. appear on the programme. The winning pony was well riddon, and was an easy victor. PRIZE-LIST. The following is the prize-list, of tho classes judged yesterday; — CATTLE. SUOHTHOIINS. Judge: Mr W. Hay (Timani). Bull, three years old or over. Six entries— W. 0. Ladbrook (Middlevale) 'Duke, sire Marquis, daui Beauty, grandsire Duke of Crunterstonc (imp.), 1 and champion; Mitchell Bros. (Weston, Oamaru), Duke, siro Peer's Pride, 2; AVilliam Nixon (Killinchy), Lord Hastings 111, sire Lord Hastings 11, bred by exhibitor, 3. Bull, two years old or over. Three entries —James Gow (Wingatui), Duke of. Caltlnvaite, bred by exhibitor. 1; il'r I'. Muir (Palmerston), Ellesmore Beaulicu Duko, sire Beaulieu Duke, 2.

Bull, yearling. Ten entries—George Anderson (Wright's Lush), Gipsy King, 1; D. Murray (Warepa), Roan Jack. 2; William Xixon (Killinchy), Ellesmere Beaulieu Duko V, 3.

Best cow, four years or over. Nine entries—John Miller (Maungatua), 1; Mitchell Bros. (Weston, Oamaru), Rose 11, 2; Win. Waddell (Waikaka, Valley), 3 and c.; Georgo Anderson (Wright's Bush), h c. Heifer, three years cid. Three entries— Mitchell Bros. (Weston, Oamaru), Hawaii 11, 1; Wm. Waddell (Waikaka Valley). 2 and 3.

Ilcifer, two years old. Three entries—Win. Waddell (Waikaka Valley), 1 and champion and 2; James Gow (Mosgiel), 3. Heifer, yearling. Seven entries—'Wm. Waddell (Waikaka Valley), 1; John Stiller (Maungatua), 2; S. Rutherford (Maheno), 3.

Best three cows or heifers. Three entries —Wm. Waddell (Waikaka Valley), 1 and 2; George Anderson (Wright's Busti), 3. Best cow' and two of her progeny. Two entries—William Wsddoll (Wailinka A T alley), 1; George Anderson (Wright's Bush), 2.

Champion certificate for best hull of any age—W, G. ladlKOok.

Champion . certificate, for .best cow of any age—Wm. Waddell.

Polled Axons. Judge: Mr T, Blackley (Rakaia).

Bull, three, years or over. Two entriesMurray. Eoberts, and Co. (Giadbrook Station), Engineer, tyrs, sire Mistral of Glamis, dam Alberta, .grnudsire. Baron Aradoul, grand dam Kathleen, bred by exhibitors, 1; 'Wm. Officer (Thornbury). M'Coiubie, 3yrs, sire Kecord Reign, dam Prune, bred bv exhibitor, 2

■Bull, two years old. Two entries—Murray, Eoberts, and Co. (Giadbrook Station), Heather, sire Ben Urackie, dam Burn Heathblocnn bred by Colonel Chns. M'lnroy, 1 and champion; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station), Eblis of Ballindallodi, sire Delamere, dam Ebbtide of Ballindalloch, bred by Sir George Macpherson Grant, Ballindalloch, 2. Bull, yearling, Three entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Giadbrook 'Station), Hermit, sire Engineer, dam Duchess, bred by exhibitors, '1; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Giadbrook Station), Hope, sire Engineer, dam Abbess, bred by exhibitors, 2,

Best cow, four years old or over. Two entries—Murray, Eoberts, and Co. (Giadbrook Station), Dora, oyrs, sire Abbot, dam Eclypta 11, 1; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Giadbrook Station), Darling, syrs, sire President, dam Merry Maiden TV, %

Heifer, three years old. Two entries— Muray, Roberts, and Co. (Giadbrook Station), Flower, sire Mistral, dam Quetta 111, 1 and champion; Murray, Roberts, and Co., Flighty, sire Mistral, dam Agility, 2.

Heifer, two years old. Three entriesMurray, Roberts, and.Oo : (Giadbrook Statigii),

Grace, sire Mistral of Glainis, dam Eclypta. IV, 1; Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station). Pearl II of Ballintomb, 2; Murray. Roberts, and Co. (Giadbrook Station), Kindness of Ballintomb, 3.

Heifer, yearling. Two entries—Murray, Robeits, and Co. (Gladbrook Station), Helen, sire Engineer, dam Quetta" 111, 1; Murray; Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station), Harriet, sire Engineer, dam Madge, 2. Best three cows or heifers. Two entriesMurray, lioberts, and Co., 1 aud 2. Champion certificate for best bull -of any age—Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station). • Champion certificate for best cow. or heifer of any age—Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station). Ayrshire;. Judge: Mr J. Fleming (Clarksville). Bull, three years old and over. Three entries—P. Ireland (Goodwood), King Edward (imp.), sire Captain of Burabouses, grand sire Bright Smile of Haferland, dam Gipsy 111 of Burnhouses, grand-dam Gipsy II of Burnhouses, bred by Wm. Howie (Galston), 1 and champion; P. Ireland (Goodwood), Discovery, sire Diike of York, dam Lilian, grand sire Royal MacGlregor, grand sire April Flower, bred by exhibitor, 2; T. Lee (Allanton), Maori Chief, sire Sir Colin, dam Nellie 111, bred by James Gait, 3.

Bull, two years old. Four entries—Thomas Lee (Allanton), King Edward, sire Duke of YorK* ; dam Heather Bell, 1; Mental Hospital (SeaeJiff), Heather Chief, siro Duke of York, dam Flirt 11, 2; I'. Ireland (Goodwood), Lucky "Willie, .sire Duke of York, dam Killoch, 3.

Bull, yearling. Four entries—Thomas Lee (Alliuiton), Taieri Lad, sire Maori Chief, dam Hannah 111, 1; Thomas Lee (Allanton), Union Jack 11, sire Moon Chief, dam Molly IV, 2; P Ireland (Goodwood), Togo, siro King EdWard (imp.), dam Killoeh, 3.

Cow, in (milk, four years old or over. Four entries—A. Crillio3 (Hampden), Reta, sire General,'.dam Fascination 11, bred by exhibitor, .1 and champion; P. Ireland (Goodwood), Princess, siro Lord Hitiia, dam April Flower, 2; Mental Hospital (Seacliff), Ada, syrs, sire Baron IX, DrumJanry, dam Ada 11, 3.

Cow. in milk, Uireo years old. Five etnries— P. Ireland (Goodwood), Queen of the Flowers, sire 'Duke of York, dam April Flower, 1; A. Gillies (Hampden) 1 and 3.

Cow, in calf, three yeare old'. Five entriesThomas Lee (Allanton), 1 and 3, A. Gillies (Hampden) 2.

• Hotter, two years old. Six entries—A. Gillies (Hampden) 1, P. Ireland (Goodwood) 2, Thomas Lee (Allanton) 3.

Heifer, yearling. Nina entries—A. Gillies (Hampden) 1 and 3, Mental Hospitail (Seacliff)

Best t,hreo cows' or heifers. Six entries—A. Gillies (Hampden) 1, P. Ireland (Goodwood) 2, T. Lee (Allanton) 3.

Best cow and two of her progeny. Four entries—A. Gillies (Hampden) 1, P. Ireland (Goodwood) 2, T. Lee (Allanton) 3.

Champion certificate for best bull of any age—P. Ireland (Goodwood).

Champion certificate for best cow or heifer of any age—A. Gillies (Hampden).

AurejuJEYS or Jersey* Cattle. Judge: Mr Walter Blac-kio (Taieri). Bull, three years old or over. Ono entryAndrew Small (Liimsden), Jersey Lad, 1 and champion.

Bull, two years old. One entry—Con Christie (Oamaru) 1.

Bull, yearling. Two entries—F. E. Hellycr (North-East Harbour) 1, Con Christie (Oamaru) Cow, three years old or oven-, in milk or in calf. Threo entries—Con Christie (Oamaru) 1 and champion and 3, F, E, Hellycr (NorthEast Harbour) 2.

Heifer, two years old. Four cutties—F. E. Ho'.lyor (Nortli-East Harbour) i, .T, S, Shaw 'North-East Harbour) 2, Mrs Hodson (Anderson's Buy) 3.

Heifer, yearling. Two entries—F. E. Hellyer (North-East Harbour) 1 and 2.

Champion certificate for best bull of any age—A. Small (Luntsden).

Champion certificate for best cow or heifer of any age—Co:i Christie (Oamaru).

D.uby Cattle. Judge: Mr Waller Bfekio (Taieri). Best cow, in milk or in eaif. Four entriesWilliam Townley (IlighclilT) 1, Mental Hospital (Seacliff) 2, John Davidson (Anderson's Bay) .1. Bast heifer, three years old, in uiilk c- in calf. One cntry-F. E. Hellyer (North-East Harbour) 1. Fat Cattle. Judge: Mr William Patrick (Dunedin). Bullock, over throe years old. Tliree entries —A. J. Iveith (Oamaru), 1 and champion, 2 and 3. Steer. 3 years old. Four entries-Elliott Bros, (Dmiedin). 1 and 2.

Best _ four bullocks most suitable for butcher's purposes, which in the opinion of tho judge d'o not exceed 9001b each. Two entries—Elliott Bros. (Dunedin), 1 and 2,

_ Cow, over three years old. One entry—A. J. Iveith (Oamaru), 1.

■Ilcifcr, three years old. One entry—A. J. Keith (Oamaru), 1. _ Heifer. two years old'.' One entry—A. J. Keith (Oamaru). 1. Champion certificate for best animal in the section, male or female—A, J, Keith (Oamaru). Special Prizes. Society's special prize of £3 .Is to the exhibitor gaining most points in shorthorn cattle—William Witdtlcll (Waikaka Valley). Society's special prize- of £3 3s to the exhibitor gaining most points in polled Angus cattle—Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook Station). SHEEP. Border Leicester. Judge: Mr K. M'Lcnnan (Timaru). Rani, above HO months. Six entries—Little Bros. 1 ami champion, 2 and 3. Earn, above 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries —N. M. Orbell 1. Earn, under IS months, 'leu entries—Littio Bros. 1 .and 2, X. M. Orbell 3. Two rams, under 18 months. Seven entries—Little Bros. 1, W. (liey 2, N. M. Orbell Ewe, above IS months, with lamb at foot. Two entries—John M'Crostio 1 and champion, Litt.'.o Bros. 2. Two e'.ves, above 18 mouths, with lambs at foot. One outry—W. Grey 1. Ewe, under 18 months. Eight entriesLittle Bros. 1 and 3, .7. M'Ciostie 2. Two ewc<3, under IS months. Four entries— Little Bros 1, J. •M'Crostie 2, K M. Orbell 3. English Leicester?!. Judge: 11. lteid (Darfie'd). Ra.lll, under 13 months. One entry—Little Bros. 1, Two rams, under 18 months. One entryLittle Bros. 1. Ewe, under IS months. One entry—Littio Bros. I. 1 Lincolns. Jud«e: J. C. Buoklaml (Alcaroa). Ram, above 30 months. Two entries—N.Z. and AJj. Company (Hampden) 1 and 2. Kara, above IS months and under 30 months. Three entries—N.Z. and A.L. Company (Hampden) 1, champion, and 2. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries—N.Z. and A.L. Company (Hampden) 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months. One entry— N./5, and A,L, Oompany (Hampden) 1, Ewe, above 13 months, with lamb at fool. Two entries—N.Z. and A.L. Company (Hampden) 1, champion, and 2. Ewe, wider IS montlis. Two entries—N.Z. and A.L. Company (Hampden) 1 and 2. Two ewos, under 18 months. Two entrie-— K.Z. and A.L. Comipany (Hampden) 1 and 2. Eomkev Marsh. Judge: Mt Isaac Sykes (Wellington). Earn, above 30 months. Five entriesBoa.',ey Bros. 1, Watson Shcnnan 2, James Fulton's trustees 3. Ram, abovo 18 montli9 and under 30 months. Seven entries—Watson Shennan 1, champion, and 3, Bealey Bra?. 2. Ram, under 18 months. Six entries—Bealey Bros. 1 end 3, Watson Shennan 2. - Two rams, under 18 months. Five entries— Bealey Bros. 1 and 2, Watson Shennan 3. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb a>t foolJames Fulton's trustees 1 and 2. Two ewes, abovo 18 months, with lambs at foot. Two entries—James Fulton's trustees ], champion, and 2. Ewe, under 18 montli3. Sue entries—John Millar 1, Bealey Bros. 2, Waison Shennan he. • ' Two ewes, under 18 montlis. Three entries—. John Millar 1, Watson Shennan. 2 and h c ; Shropshire Downs. Mr H. Overton (Chrisdcliurcli). Ram, above 30 month?. One entry—B. SethSmith 1. Rain, abovo 18 months and under 30 montlis. Two entries—B. Seth-Smith 1, ohampion, and Ram, under 18 months. Two entries—B. Seth-Sinith 1 ancf 2.

Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at fool. Two entries—B. Seth-Smith 1, Jamea Grey 2. Two ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot. One entry—B. Seth-Smith 1 and champion.

Ewe, nnder 18 mouths. Four entries—B. SeVh-SmiVb 1, 2. and commendcd.

Two ewos, nnder 18 months. Three entries— B; Seth-Smith 1 and 2.

I.\'-bred Half-bred. Judge: Mr R. Keid (Darfield). Earn, abovo 30 months. Three entries—N.Z. and A.L. Company (Hamuden) 1, chajnpion, and 2.

Earn 1 , above 18 months and under 30 months. Three entries—J. StringfeKiow 1, N.Z. and A.L. Company (Hampden) 2. Earn, under 18 months. Three entries—J. S;.ringfeliow 1, N.Z. and A.L. Company (Ilvmpdtn 2.

Two rains, under IS months. Two entries— 2T.Z. and A.L. Company (Hampden) 1, J. Stringfcllow 2.

Ewe, above 18 months, irith lamb at foot. Three en-tries—N.Z. and A.L, Company (Hampden) 1 and champion and 2.

Two ewes, above 18 mouths, with lambs at foot. One entry—J. Stnngiellow 1.

Ewe, under 13 months. Five entries—N.Z. and A.lj. Company (Hampden) 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. Four entries— N.Z, siul A.I;, Company (Hampden) 1. J. Stringfellow 2. ■ 1 Fat Sheep. J;tdge: llr John Elliot (Middlemarch) . '■ Five lougwoo! or longwool crossbred! wethers, any weight. One entry-John Tough. 1. Fivo wethers or maiden owes, any breed or cross, most suitable for frozen, meat trade, not to exceed IGOlb live-wight. Three entriesJohn Tough 1. John Murray 2, Fivo •wethers or maiden ewe.?, under IS month?, any breed or cross, to be shown in, tKe tvool, and value of the skin to bo taken ir:to consideration. Three entries—John Tough 1, Fivo Down or crossbred Down wolherst. any weight. Two entries—Bealey Bros. 1. John Tough 5. Five fat lambs, longwool cross. One entryJohn Mahoney 1. Five fat lambs', Down cross. One entrvJolm Murray I. Five wethers, any breed or cross, eligible only for-farmers holding not over <00 acres One entry—John Tough 1. Five fat lambs, any breed or cross, eli"ib'e only for farmers holding not over 400 mim One entry—James Grey 1. PIGS. , Judge: Mr T. . Craig (East Taieri). Berkshire, Boar of any age. One entry-Charles Brice (Christchureh), Sovereign, 1. Boar under 12 months. Two entiies-C, Bnee 1, Seacliff Asylum 2. Boar, uwfer six months. Tliree entries-' C. Bnco 1 and 2. Sow, any age. Three entries—C. Brice's Sunlight 1 and Sunshine 2, Seacliff Asylum commended. Sow, under 12 months. Two entries—C Brico 1 audi 2. Sow, under six months. Four entries—C Bnce 1 and 2. Litter of pigs (not 'less than six), to be shown with. mother-C. Brice 1, Seacliff Asylum 2. Yorkshire. Boar, any age. Two eutries-C. Brice's Volunteer 1, Seacliff Asylum 2. Boar, under 12 months. Two entries— Brice 1 and 2. Boar, under six months. Two entries— Seacliff Asylum 1, C. Brice 2. Sow, any age. Three cntries-C. Brice 1, Seacliff Asylum 2. Sow, under 12 months. Tliree entries-C Brice 1 and 2. Sow, under six months. Three entries-C. Brico 1 and 2. Tamwop.ths. Boar, any age. One entry—Seacliff Asylum Boar, under six months. One entry—Seacliff Asylum 1. Sow, any age. Ono entry—Seacliff Asylum 1, Bacon pig, any ago or breed. Oue entry— Seacliff Asylum 1. IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, &c. Tho implements, carriages, etc., as usual form a largo and interesting part of the show. Tho exhibits arc quite as numerous as in previous years, and judging by the way visitors clustered about them, proved quite as attractive. The following are somo particulars of most of the exhibits.

i". R. Manning. Mr F. R. Manning, agent for Messrs Marshall, Sons, and Co.'s famous portable, traction, and vortical engines, and thrashing machines, exhibits a single-cylinder 8 horse-power traction engine 01 latest, mako. This has extra largo travolUnp wheels n:ul differential year, which enables the engine, to turn sharp curves when travelling on the roads, without putting any strain on the axlo or wheels. It also greatly facilitates the steering of the engine, and prevents damage to the road in turning. It has an enlarged firebox for burning either lignite or wood, two speeds, extra large winding drum, and 200 yards of steel wire rope. This drum, which will hold 400 yards of rope if required, is loose 011 shaft for overhauling rope, without working engine, and has a brake to it to pievwit its .rnmutu; too quickly when overhauling rope. It has improved rope guide rollers, specially constructed colonial tender, with improved couplings, injector, as well as pump, patent automatio water gauge mountings, water Jifttir, and bote, brake, asbestos-packed mountings, angle irons to front wheels to prevent engine slipping sideways 011 greasy sidlings, spark catcher, head lamp, and full outfit for travelling on hard and soft ground. The spudes and frost pins are extra deep, making them suitable for soft or ploughed paddocks and greasy clay roads respectively; It is a, highly-finished and powerful-looking engine, and looks What the makcm claim for it—" 0? high-class constrnetion throughout, and embodying the most modern improvements combined /with strength, durability, economy. and handincss of working, the materials being the very best for their various purposes, and the workmanship throughout of the highest order.' 1 The threshing machine, driven by the above, is fitted for threshing, and dressing both grain and qtos seed. It has Saunders's patent concave ring-oiler bearings to the drum shaft (with these the machine can be worked for a month without requiring a. fre.sh supply of oil to be put in the bearings), swivel bearings to the other spindles, extra long straw-shakers, extra largci corn scrccn. extra, large riddles—in fact, it is of extra large capacity throughout. It lias patent bag clips, extra wide tyres to the road wheels (enabling it to travel easier over soft, roads or stubble lands), strong screw brakes, through axles, ohaff spout to deliver chaff over the fore carriage with the savings, new kind of smutter, and other improvements. Tliis looked a. very complete and superior threshing 'Vet," and worked very well, apparently giving every satisfaction in this respect and in its general construction to tho great number of farmers and threshing men who were examining it. Mr Maiming also exnibits one of Messrs' Marshall, Sons, and Oo.'s 6 horse-power single-cylinder traction onginen of latest type. This engine is somewhat, similarly fitted to the 6 horse-power. It has large firebox, compensating gear, two speeds, extra large winding drum loose on shaft, and 100 yards of steel wire rope, brake to drum to prevent its running too quickly when overhauling rope, injector pump, water-lifter and hose, brake, automatic water gauge mountings, extra wide travelling wheels, sightfeed lubricator to cylinder," and full outfit. Mr Manning exhibits with this engine one of Messrs Andrews and Beaven's well-known Commonwealth chaffcutters and baggers, for which he is agent. This machine, the agent informs us, is made specially for contractors. The two pairs of feed rollers, large spindle, heavy gearing, adjustable hearings, large riddle, improved double bagger drive, and automatic brakes enables it to cut and bag increased quantity with less expense for working and keeping the machine in good order. It is mounted on extra high travelling wheels, and has two pairs of feed rolls, compressed by separate springs and safety roller (also on springs), placed in front. These gradually compress the feed, and make the machine almost selffeeding, and prevent the possibility of the attendant getting his hands in the rollers. The reversing handle is also placed across the top of the mouth, so that any part of the feeder's body can be used lo throw it out of gear. In view of the many accidents that take plac-e wit-li ehatfeuttcrs and tho workingoTtho Employers' Liability Act, this is important to machine-owners. The mouth-face is separate, ohilled inside, keeps a sharp edge, and can be changed in five minutes. The improved automatic brake .saves time and labour in filling the bags, as a touch of a lever runs the empty bag up, ready to be filled, and when filled it is lowered quickly to the ground, thus rendering it easy to he released from the bag ring. This formed, a very complete chaff-cutting plant, and one that in good hands should bo able to uphold the record in this work. Altogether,. Mr Manning's exhibits, although not large, proved very complete from a farmer's point of view. Mr Manning intended exhibiting a. 4 horsepower portable engine, and also a 4ft threshing machine, but could not get these ready in time.

N.Z.L. and M.A. Co. The Loan and Mercantile Agency Company lias a very attractive exhibit of Crown cream-separatinjj machinery, also Croivn centrifugal churns, Favourite churns, cattle dehorners, Page's wirestrainers,' etc., etc. In a cream separator quality and efficiency are all-important, and the Crown lias evidently taken a leading position in public favour owing to its nonslipping spindle (running on ball-bearings), which overcomes Vibration and disposes entirely with neck-bearing troubles. The self-balancing bowl and the excellent provision for lubrication, reducing friction and consequent wear and tear to a minimum, constitute features that have made the Crown • very popular. The importance of easy running and durability in a machine like this, which is driven at several thousand revolutions per minute, and is in alrncst daily use throughout the year, is so readily' recognised that it is no wonder that buyers of such machines are generallyVery careful'to select a> separator that is thoroughly reliable and free from liability to derangement. An injudicious choice means endless worry and a constant outlay for repairs; but from such annoyances users of the Crown are apparently free, judging from the flattering testimonials received. It was pointed oufcY By the company's expert, in forceful advocacy, that the liberal employment of ha,nd separators in small

dairies would pay handsomely. The argument is that, it it pays at all to make produce from milk, it must" pay to make tho most and best, possible. If this be granted— ■and few will controvert it—then, separators are certainly economical, as a much greater amount of but tor-lot, can be recovered from tho milk. A dairy having, say, a daily yield.of 20 gallons of milk throughout the year, can, it is claimed, by the iiso of the hand separator and tho churning of the oream under proper conditions, produce somo 81b of butter per day; but, if the milk is skimmed by tho old method, not more than 71b of butter will result, and this latter probably of inferior quality. Sapposing separator butter realises Is Id per lb, and the butler produced by skimming Is per lb, the gross annual return from tho butter made by the separator will bo about £158, whilst from the old method it will only be about £127, or an advantage of, Bay, £31 in favour of the separator for the daily 20 gallons of milk. The greatest novelty among the dairy machinery exhibits was the Crown centrifugal churn, which is claimed to be one of tho quickest butterproducers in existence. The cream is not. beaten as in most other churns, but its circulation is effected by the revolving of the churn, the upper end of which is open. As the cream circulates, it streams against a metal insertion placed in the middle of tho churn in a slanting position, causing the cream to flow towards the centre, thus by degrees forcing the light substance of the cream (the butter) against the centre of the churn, where the formation of tho buttermilk, by means of the centrifugal action,'has been " centred out" from tho cream. Owing to tho instantaneous action, all the fine aromatic substances are (the maker claims) totally absorbed by and preserved in tho butter. Next on the stand is the Favourite end-over-end barrel churn. Tho Favourite runs on roller bearings, and is entirely without beaters, therefore easy to clean, and the butter made with this churn is said to bo of the finest quality. The material employed is of a high-class character, and the workmanship compels praise. Mr Burns, the company's chief expert, is in charge of the exhibit, and, spsaking of competition, ho remarked that in no branch of the machinery industry was competition more keen than in the cream-separator business. To him is was "like the sound of battle to the war-horse"—the fittest, survives. It is, therefore, a. striking testimony to the efficiency of the Crown separator that it has taken a firm hold upon tl;o market, in spite of the existence of many older favourites, and the company is to be congratulated upon the manner in which it has successfully striven to popularise the merits ef this really first-class machine. .A. and T. liurt. Messrs A. and T. Burt (Limited) have an excellent show of all classes ot their own manufactures suitable for farmers, milkers, traction owners, and householders: together with imported lines, such as the famous lie Laval milk separators, which have gained tho high opinion of all users, and are stocked in sizes to use, from where olio or two cows are milked up to the larger sizes, which are driven by steam power. Martin's asbestos boiler covering, Engelbert's famous oils, oil filters, the Snow steam pump, steam traps, wood pulleys, leather, rubber, and Balata. belting, etc., are among the ■ imported goods for which this firm are agents. Of their own manufactures, t-liey show a Crosbic and Kincaid flax stripper, both being now well known throughout Now Zealand for their effectiveness in dressing flax. Plummer block, (roth in ordinary and patent ring oilers (Uiwc latter being a great saving in time in tho matter of oiling tho bearings), and all requisites in connection with shafting, are shown, including couplings, collars, lubricators, etc.: also steam fittings of the latest designs, such as valves and cocks, oil cups, injectors, ejectors, heavy fittings for dredges." etc. The firm also'shows :i

■u'ral projector for cleaning the' tr.lws in land, marine, and locomotive.boilers. These are largely used ail over tlio Australian colonies, and many in Dmiedin. There is also a good assortment of dairy appliancesmilk aerators, coolers, testers, rack gates, wid cr>:ks, and ether lines suitable for the dairy farmer. Spray pumps of every description and at all priccs are a leading exhibit, and are largely used all over the colony for spraying fruit trees, and also for spraying potato plants—the only way of stopping the blight A dairy engine is also exhibited. This is a particularly compact and strongly-built steam engine of 6 ii.li.)),, rondo by the firm, suitable for daily factories or crcameries, and also for general purposes. The bed plate and frame are east in one piece, together with the main bearings and trunk, thus giving rigidity and strength. The diameter of the cylinder is 61-in, willi 9in stroke. The flywiieel is' turned 'on face. Substantial bearings aro fitted and special attention given to all wearing parts, duplicates of which can always be supplied. The speed of tho engine is controlled by the well-known Picketing governor. If required, a specially designed and compact feed pump is attached to the engine. Pumps, from the ordinary lift to their own make of lift and force, for watering gardens and throwing water to a height, are shown; and also hydraulic rams, now in great demand and of great' service to the farmers. A branding press, designed to supply dairy factories with a machine capable of strictly complying' with the Dairy" Act relating to impressed brands, is also on the stand. Thfc brand is burnt into the wood while under pressure, so that it. is almost impossible to afterwards obliterate it, whereas with a merely winted brand the defacing or alteration afterwards is easily effected. The machine, while effective, is'simple in its operation. There are 110 parts likelv to get out of order, and no previous training is necessary to got good results. The machine is portable and takes m> but little space, being entirely self-contained. Nimmo and Blair, Messrs Nimmo and Blair's exhibit this 3'ear occupies a very extensive stand, comprising, as it. does, not only the firm's own machinery, but also implements as manufactured by Booth. Alaedonald. and Co. (of Christehurch) and A. Storrie (of Invercargill), for whom they act as local agents. The centre of attraction on their own stand is undoubtedly Storrjo's two-row turnip ridger, seed, and manure drill. This ridger when exhibited last year was considered to be almost perfect", but the imnroveinents 011 this year's machine show how progressive, the manufacturer is in his ideas, and how ready he is to incorporate any immovements in his machine. As exhibited now, tho ridger is a great advance on any previously shown. The framework has been strengthened, and at tho same time simplified. There is an automatic device for throwing the machine out of gear when turning at headlands, and in every way the machine exhibits great thought and care in construction. As a labour-saver this machine is one of the most- prominent, in the show, and probably for this reason it is commanding a great deal of attention from farmers. It forms iwo drills and sows the manure and seed at tho one time. It requires two or three horses to work it, and the size of drills, together with tue quantity of seed or manure sown, is tinder instant control. A machine exhibited for the first time is Storrie's patent rotary turnip-thinner. This is a likely-looking implement, and where tried has given very satisfactory results. It has been teste<l in Southland preltv thoroughly ljefore being put on the market here, and Messrs Nimmo and Blair are very sanguine as to its success. Another implement to attract great attention is the Planet Jr No. 72. two-r6w turnip seufller horse hoe, etc. This i$ a most ingenious machine, and bears evidence of great thought. In simple language it consists of two Planet Jr. horse hoes placed side by side, but so arranged that they arc under perfect control. The dentil is instantly adjustiblc both back and front. They ran be widened out or drawn in to suit the varying nature of the drills, either together or independently. A multiplicity of teeth can he attached to them according to tho nature of the work required to be done, and, most ingenious of all, the wheels un pivoted so that the driver is steering the machine with his feet in addition to driving the horses. This enables the machine to be run round any little bend or chink in the drill while the horses are walking straight on. The Planet Jr. No. 42 universal cultivator is another new machine. It is very similar in design to tho cultivator formerly stocked by this firm, but is much stronger and heavier, and altogether is better fitted for New Zealand requirements. The teeth are rigid throughout, while the depth is regulated by two levers placed convenient for the driver. Other exhibits on this stand are the Neptune cream separator, Imperial '.awn mowers, spray pumps, Wiard hillside and garden ploughs, etc. Of these a decided novelty is Miller's automatic sprayer. This is a spray pump working on an entirely hew principle. In addition to the water chamber it contains an air chamber; into this latter air is pumped to any desired pressure, say to the equivalent of three atmospheres. The pump is thon slung on the shoulders of the operator, and this air pressuro forces the liquid out in a spray, leaving the operator free to use both his hands while spraying, and giving great ease in manipulation. It should be a boon to all fruit and potato growers. Among their other exhibits Messrs Nimmo and Blair show samples of their Well-known Standard seeds and Standard manures. Montauk, poultry specialties, Thorlej's food, Kipper egg presemtiye, Mil a host

of other small articles complete what is. one of the most interesting and exhibits in tho show.

Morrow, Bassett, dml Co. For many years past the etaaid of Messrs Morrow, Bassett, and Co. has.been, a oentra of* great attraction to farmers and others visiting tho Dunedin show, «nd the high reputation gained oil former occasions is fully maintained at tho gathering of this year. Their exhibits include the worldfamous M'Cormick reapers and binders, M'Cormick mowers, M'Cormick grinders, and M'Cormick liny-rakes; sets' of springtooth harrows, adjustable lever harrows, horse hoes and cultivators, Benioia, diso ploughs, sets of Ladow spring-tooth lever harrows, Coekshutt's Scotch clip harrows; two,, three, and four-furrow Excelsior mouldlx»rd ploughs, Excelsior cultivators, ete. Tho firm also exhibits root pulpers and slicers, lawn mowers in various sizes, StudebaJter road-carts and gigs, samples of binder twine, binder, gig, and cart whips, sets of harness, steel horse-collars, cylindrine harvester oils, and numerous other farm, station, and garden requisites. Amongst the reapers and binders was a 6ft out. left-hand open-back, with transport and sheaf-carrier complete, this machine being fitted with the M'Cormick latest improved and floating elevator, for safely and cleanlv elevating long, short, or tangled grain. The M'Cormick reaper is so well and widely known that it. would be superfluous to write at any length on its many merits. Suffice it to say it still retains its popularity, and that- sales go on increasing enormously year after year in all linrts of the grain-growing world—tho highest testimony of merit any machine eould have. The machine has now been: brought to such perfection that comparatively little alteration has had to be niade in the mechanism for this coming harvest: still on close examination it will be found that n few minor improvements liavo been effected with a view to making this celebrated machine as light in draught, as durable, and as thoroughly reliable in. handling any condition of crop it is possible for mechanical ingenuity to do. It has strong sears, simple knotter. adjustable deck and wind-hoard, main chain tightener, hardened needle wearing parts, folding divideis, steel tube voke. and accurate binding attachment. The M'Cormick is light in draught, and easy both for tho team and driver to operate. At the recent metropolitan show held in Christchurch this binder secured the highest award—a silver medal,—defeating all comers, Somo improvement* arc also noticeable, in the construction of the Big I grass mower, another M'Cormick machine which has given groat satisfaction to those who have used them. The Bcnieia disc plough, ns its name implies, is a kind of combined plough anil diso harrows, performing in ono operation the work of either skim or deep ploughing and harrowing. They may lie had with fiimM';'.'; from one un to six discs. Thoso disc; are 2'iin in diameter, are made of carboniscd steel, and are of great strength. They are sot at such an angle that as tliey revolve they cut well under the soil, completely severing all roots with which thev may come in contact, at the same time throwing the soil well over, well pulverising it, and making a perfect seed bod. The Benicia disc plough is admirably adapted for working in twitch, stubble, or lea land, and will also do good work in light manuka scrub land, dry rauno, swamp, or laud infested with blackberry, gorse, or other noxious growth:. A fivo-disc plough, drawn by six horses, will turn over nine acres of stnbhle per day, and at a much cheaper rate than in ;he ordinary way. Though in appearance a. comparatively heavv inmlemcnt, its actual null is one-third less than a mould-board plough—two horses drawing a two-disc implement with great ease. Many uublie trials of these ploughs wero given in various parts ot New Zealand during last year, and the work done was so satisfactory that large sales resulted. Tho implement was voted a great acquisition to any farm.

International Harvester Company. The International Harvester Company of America made an extensive display. ' "The numerous classes of harvesting and general farm machinery wore set out in a highly attractive manner, and as an all-round display it was one of the very best that has ever been seen in New Zealand. It liiieludcd every implement, necessary to cultivate to the best possible advantage all kinds of soil, and to harvest tlio products (hereof. Foremost was seen the Deering wide open end T.eaper and binder, which is .fitted throughout with perfected roller and ball-bearings, and is one of tlio lightest, strongest, and most simple machines on the market. The Deering Ideal mower, all tlio working-parts of which 'are made of the best malleable and wrought iron, was shown in sovcral'sizes. The frames of these several niaohines are staunch, and straddle the cut grass in such a mannor that, tile wheels travel clcar of the tracksThe main axle and gear shaft are provided with tl-.o famous Deering roller hearings, minimising friction at these important points, and the bevel gear shaft has a threaded ball-bearing adjustment at the end for always keeping the gears in perfect mesh, and overcoming end friction. The Deering Ideal hayrake was worthy of inspection, and is so constructed as to stand the heavy work expected of an imDlement of this description in Xew Zealand. The Deering; grain and fertiliser drill is remark-able for strength of construction, reliability in work, and uniqueness of design. Tlio featuTe of the Deering drills, which will never fail to win popularity, is the fertiliser distributor. It is entirely new, and marks a wide step forward to a point, of perfection. The Coekshutt rotary disc plough was also shown in sizes of one, iwo, three, and four-fur-rows, and it is claimed that thousands of pounds more are spent in New Zealand by using the old stylo or mouldboard plough's than it would cost if the work was dona by a disc plough. The remainder of tlw Deering exhibit include cultivators, diss harrows, land rollers, and. in fact, every implement required on a farm. Tlio Osborne exhibit also contained an excellent display of up-to-date farm machinery, included among which was the well-known Columbia reaper and binder. This machine is fitted with a specially-constructed main wheel of heavy Channel steel, with strengthening ribs on the inside, which prevent any possibility of t.lieir wearing "ft, and is further strengthened by steel hips on the face and double hub suspension spokes. Disc harrows vcrc shown in great variety, both for orchard and farm work, the most important of which was the flexible and reversible Columbia disc harrow, specially constructed of steel, with chilled sand-proof bearings, and fitted with flexible head, which jiermits the gangs to adapt themselves to irregular around, and to cut an even dentil throughout; also to riso independently over stumps and stones. Cultivators, mowers, and rakes were shown tn several sizes. The mower has nn improved Vitman square frame, foot lift, and draft attachment, while the rake is fitted with rolled bearings, double huh steel wheels, each with ?.0 spokes and reversible dump rods. The Sulky snring-tootb cultivator was shown both with and without seed bows. also two-section steel land rollers, tilted with solid pressed steel ends, '•hilled bearings, and weight boxes. Tho Deering disc iilough. from one to five furrows, attracted mtieh attention. It is a new. tvpe of implement to Now* Zealand, and the immense weight so common to other disc ploughs is entirely dispensed with. The American grain and fertiliser drill was al=o on view. Tt is fitted with an improved force feed manure distributor,

in. w)iich fho quantities can Jje altered in : Et'antiy without' 'stopping the machine. A variety oi lover peg-tooth harrows, siugiefurrow ploughs, twine, oil, and oilier useful implements complete an interesting and very comprehensive exhibit. J. E. Watson and Co. Messrs J. E. Watson and Co. (Limited) ire exhibiting tlio Blackstono kerosene oil engine, of which they liavo both stationary ana portable types. Tho engines exhibited this ytor aro much improved 111 design, tho continuous lamp being entirely dispensed with and tha vapquriser much iilnplificd. The Blackstono engine is noted for its simplicity, economy with fuel oil, effective horse-power, and its durability. Tho Piano Manufacturing Company, Jones's levvr binders, Jones's chain-driven mowers, and Jones's hayrakes aro all well and favourably known 011 this market. Tho Svea cream separators are there in their various sizes. These aro tho latest, make of separators brought on the New Zealand market, 'l'hcy aro extremely simple, and aro proving thoroughly clean skimmers. The Antler drill cultivators, Iron Age combined garden seeders and cultivators, and blucgnm field gates, lubricating oils, etc., are also on exhibit. The same firm, as agents for Messrs P. und D. Duncan (Limited), Christchurch. is exhibiting a splendid lot of agricultural implements, which aro got. up in lirst-class style and relied great credit on the manufacturers. Most noticeable among tho implements exhibited are the swamp plough, which is hnilt specially for breaking up and bringing into cultivation rough or swampy land where 110 other ploughs could possibly work and which will turn a furrow 24i1l wide; the now Star combined drill for sowing grain, seeds, and manure, and fitted with all tho lale-i and most improved system of delivering the seeds and manure; and ihe Giant spring tine cnltiratar. a machine which is specially adapted for land badly infested with couch, and which ar the last field trials ai Ashburiou took first, prize against competitors from England. America, and I\"ew Zealand. The patent self-feeder for threshing mi!U is also a device well worthy of attention, by those interested. Saunders's patent concave for mills, single, double, and treble-furrow plough*, steel and wooden frame disc harrows, and grain and seed drills of different, varieties arc all displayed. There is at the same time an entirely novel on this stand 111 the shape of an automatic opening and shuttin" field or entrance gate. 11l driving 'through this gateway (hero is no nece«ii.v for tlio driver to leave his vehicle, either to open or shut the goto. All that is required is to drive one of the wheels over a trigger placed on the ground, when the gate swings open and remains so until the iriffger on the other side is driven over und the gate closed. Massey-Harris Co. As has been their custom for a number of years, the Mas ; cy-Harris Company (Limited) has a large display ot Briti-'i-bu:!i machinery for harvesting and hay-making purposes, also a splendid line of tillage goods Its exhibit includes three reapers and hinders, four mowing machines, one reaper, one hay-rake, one tedder, three spring-tooth cultivators, three grain and fertiliser drills ot different widths, one pulper, lour spring-tooth and disc barrows, one lime sower, besides a full line of ploughs ami scufflei's. binder twine, and oil. The reaper and binder manufactured by the MasseyHarris Company for the last, quarter of a. century has brought a great reputation to the makers 011 account of its strength and capacity to handle all kinds of tangled and heavy crops. The main wheel and frame arc strongly built to bear the weight and stand the strain 011 rough and hard ground, the frame is equipped with a double truss which keeps the wheel true and prevents buckling or spreading, tho main wheel has ». steel axle and steel spokes and tyre, and runs 011 roller tarings, and, is especially equipped with steer corks (o prevent it slipping on soft ground or hillsides. The relief spring and the floating elevator, which is flexible at both back and front, end, the seventh roller, and folding divider are all valuable improvements on the Massey-llarris binder. Tho knotter of this binder is composed of few parts, and has a world-wide Tepntation as a reliable tyer, and is simple, seven sheaves being tied by one revolution of the cord holder ring. The sheaf carrier and truck have lately been both'improved. The three binders on exhibition have been maim facturcd especially for the Australasian trade, and are stronger and heavier than the binders manufactured by the same company and sold in Canada. Another machine on exhibition is tho No. 7 mower, which is equipped with oil reservoirs, simplified pitman and foot-lift, and the drive wheel has four pawls and 27 cogs; consequently, as soon as the wheels begin to turn the knife begins to move. The latest addition to its long line of implements is the No. 11 lime-sower, a very simple and serviceable machine. It is said of this machine that it, pays itself every year 011 any farm where a. moderate amount of fertiliser of any description is used. It will ensure bettor crop's, and will sow from 5001b to 20001b of anv kind or grade ot fertiliser to the acre at the will of the operator. Fanners in search of such a machine should livtke a point, of inspecting this one on oxhibilion. The grain and fertiliser drills 011 cxhihtion are manufactured with strong, heavy, wooden wheels, while the frame and axle aro of steel. Both wheels being drive wheels, a continuous flow of groin and fertilisor is the result, ft is claimed that there are many other poinh of excellence in this drill, as well as in Hie other implements exhibited by this company.

.T. I!. MacEwan and Co.

One of ilio most interesting eriliibirs for dairy fa rnmrs is that put on l>y Messrs .T. H. MacEwan unci Co.. dairy factory specialists. and it will bo well worth Hip inspection of any visiting dairymen during Hi" show, fame consists of the Lawroncp-Kennedy-Gillios milkinir machines, winch, though not in practical operation, still give a fair idea as to the practical working of the machines. Thc«o are being run with a Tangyc oil online, and tilo plant exhibited includes all flip latest improvements. At the present time there are over 350 machines ill operation in Australia. and over ICO in Now Zealand, and all giving universal satisfaction by economising in cost of milking, ami also by the purity of milk recived under tho process of niilkiii? by (hose machines, 'j'lipv are also exhibiting (he Baltic, separator. which contains all the latest improvements in separators, which are to Ijc secured in all sizes from 15 gallons per hour, to 880 gallons. These are strongly constructed, ere easy running. and clean skimmers, and there are no other separators on (lie market of c-qn;i! capacity. Tlic exhibit also includes the horse, calf. pig. and oilier foods manufactured by tho Agricultural and Pastoral Company. Wellington, of which Messrs J. B. llacEwan and Co. are tlic sole agents for the South Island. These foods are highly cotic-Mi-iraied, and made under the careful supervision of the company's chemist, and the following testimonial, dated August 11, 1905. from lir A. W. Patcrsnn, veterinary .lurgcon. Invercargill. speaks for tho results which''may lie expected:—" When recently r.i Wellington. I v.as granted an opporr.inity of visiting the factory of the Agrirnltnra! and Pastoral Fond Company, Yiimitcd. and I saw the whole process enVailed in the manufacture of Gilrnth calf food as well as the other preparations made by this company. Having had large experience with calf meals in the Old Country

and America, I was able to make comparisons, and I was forced to tjiis conclusion—viz., that, so far is I know, there is hot a calf food at present on' the market equal in quality and feeding power to tho Gilrufh'fobd. It "is as near as possible a duplicate of whole milk. Each ingredient used'is specially tested before purchase by Ihe company's -chemist. The price charged for this food leaves the manufacturers a smaller margin of profit, than does any calf food known to inc." The exhibit also includes" Wyandotte, dairyman's ami bouseholders's cleaner and cleanser,'which creates no sucls, but. is a rapid remover of dirt, and leaves n pure, sweet flavour after using! The Peerless testers, glassware, brushes, and other requisites for dairymen are' all on exhibit, and are well worth the inspection of farmers, dairymen, and others. Mr G. L. Denniston. Mr G. J j. Denniston exhibits a sheep pen roofed with Malthoid, which is the newest, and is claimed to be the best, roofing material in the market. This material, along with P. and B. danipcourso and insulating paper, P. and 1). paints, etc„ are being vor.v largely used for moling and other purposes, although' Ihe people of Australasia pre not. yet so accustomed as their American brethren to the universal use of these material*) which are fast supplanting slate, iron', or tiles for roofing throughout the American continent. All the extensive building in Ihe .Lewis and Clark Centennial Exhibition' were roofed with Malthoid. and lately the dome of our own Roman Cajliolic Cathedral at luvercarsril! was covered with this material with much success. It is used in New Zealand meantime for more humble uses, and is partieuarly well fitted for miller's and dredgemen's huts, housing 011 hen houses, flooring on public buildings, etc. The Dampcourso is rapidly displacing the old fashioned use of asphalt, and it has been found that, if applied to .wharf piles and joists, it. lengthens the lives of wharfs very materially. It is interesting to note that when the Japanese re-occupied the fine city of Dalny and found it destroyed by fire bv the Russians, they rebuilt the city, using Malthoid entirely for roofing purposes. The manufacturers of these materials are the Paraffine Paint Co. of San Francisco, and Mr G. h. Dennistoll is the chief agent for Otago. The dis tributing agents are Messrs Thomson. Bridirer and Co.. Paterson and Barr, and A. J. Headland (Oaniaru).

Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association. The exhibit of tlie Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association of Sow Zealand (Liniitod) consists of the famous Strawson's Charlock destroyers. potato sprayer, and anti-pest sprayers. The Charlock destroyers are renowned already throughout the United Kingdom as being destructive of tl:c yellow weed so common in wheat and barley crops. The solution consists of sulphate of copper specially prepared by W. F. Stray.'son. London. and is -readily soluble in cold wator. Trials of the Charlock destroyers have been lield in the Taieri and Clutha districts by the Otago Farmers' Co-oporativo Association with sufficient success to convince the most sceptical as to their merit. Jt is claimed for these dost rovers, as well as for the potato sprayers exhibited by the same company, that- very much larger crops arc tlio effect of spraying operations being properly carried out. The potato sprayer is provided with two rows of sprayers, so that the plant leaves arc thoroughly sprayed beneath as well as above. The fact that Strawson's potato sprayer is bcinn: so greatly used in Ireland for-the destruction or prevention of blight is sufficient proof of its efficacy. Both the Charlock destroyer and the potato sprayer arc very simple, being attached at the back of a cart to a cask containing tho spraying solution. The exhibit includes one of Strawson's anti-pest sprayers, for use in gardens. This is fitted so as to bo carried on .tho' back, and will 110 doubt find much favour amongst smaller farmers and orchidists, nurserymen, gardeners, etc. Tho Otago Farmers' Cc-opera-tivo Association is alio exhibiting the IPXeil-Ciirtoi' automatic gate, manufactured by the Cyclone Woven Wire Fence and Kate Company, of Christeluirch. This Sate is presented as a. special prize to tho Otago A. and F. Socieiy for the exhibitor of tho best, pen of fat lamb?. The samo cxliijiit includes field and garden gates, fencing droppers, etc., manufactured by the samo company. Also fencing wire, and material generally. Quibcll Bros. (Limited), for whom the Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association -a.ro Otago agents, are also exhibiting their -.veil-known powder and liquid dips and disinfectants. A case of Quibell's powder dip is being presented for the best exhibit of wool on crossbred sheep at. the show. This dip is highly spoken of by Australian breeders and sheep-owners, and is esteemed to be equal to the best known powder sheep dips in New Zealand. The exhibitors aro also showing Holm's spreaders, Sykes's drench, Gibb's sheep dips, Graham's footrot euro. Bendigo manures, Sutton and C'o.'s seeds, etc. AYm. K. Reynolds and Co. Messrs AVilliam K. Reynolds and Co. have a very fine exhibit oj their now well-known "Rcston" vehicles, consisting of dog carts, jump seat buggies, gigs, daisy carts, and station waggolis. The workmanship and general get-up of these vehicles is first class, the material used, in their construe!ion, ineluding tho smallest detail, being of the very best. The jump-seat buggy is a. perfect model, easy and comfortable io ride in, fitted with a hood for protection from wind, rain, or sun, and it- may at will be converted into a single or double-seated buggy, being provided with a front seat which may bo folded under the main seat, when not- required. The station waggon is a most useful vehicle: the scat-; are adjustable or reversible, or may be laken out. altogether and a gooit load carried instead. Tho springs and axles of these vehicles are exceptionally strong, and altogether the station waggon is a most useful trap for tho country. The dog. carts, gigs, and daisy carts are all oi a high class quality, and being fitted with spring cushions, thev aro most: comfortable to ride in. They are built in Canada to the order of Messrs Wm. F. Reynolds and Co. specially to suit fits Otago roads. The firm, as agents for Messrs Copper and Duncan (Limited) lias a very fine and extensive exhibit, of its Colonial farm implements, comprising combined seed and manure dWIh. broadcast seed sowers, single and double-furrow ploughs, heavy swamp ploughs, disc ploughs, horse hoes and ridgers, and markers, and a great variety of harrows. It also exhibits a. 6ft cut Hornsbv reaper and binder, which comes out this year with many improvements. that are well worthy the close attention of all "fain-growers and harvest contractors.

Hurray. Roberts, and Co.

Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co., agents for Butler's patent fencing, have on show a section of same. Til? reason why Butler's patent posts and droppers are so strong, and yet so light 1 and cheap, is because they are designed and made in accordance with certain scientific laws which have never hitherto been applied io practical fencing. The secret lies in the peculiar shape of the posts and droppers and in the way the holes for securing fencing wires are made— through the centre and not in the outside flanges. This—combined with a really practical clip for fixing the fencing wires, which is so simple and neat that any mail can make end fix it. with a. pair (if pliers in the time taken to drive a staple into wood or to thread through an ordinary flat standard—makes Builcr's fence what, is claimed to be the strongest and most easily erected fence in the market. This fence was awarded the first prize at I ho North Otago A. ami P. Society's show last week. Messrs H. 1';. Shaddock. Messrs H. !\ Shaeklock (Limitpd) are. as usual, well represented with a display of their well-known Orion ranges. This year's exhibit is well up to the standard of former shows. Kiglit'ranges are on view, ranging in size from 2ft 6in to 4ft. Messrs Sli'acklock have always made a strong point of the use of cast metal plates in the construction of their, Orion ranges, the use of sheet metal and cold rolled steel being carefully avoided. The ovens, ends, aiid bottoms-of all the ranges in the show are of cast, metal varying, as occasion requires, from three-sixteenths of ail inch to fivesixteenths of an inch in thickness. T'lio copper boilers of the ranges are constructed in the same substantial manner, nothing less than 20-!;auge copper being tised. Durability and regularity of heating r.ie thus secured, and minor details, such as dampers, deep fireboxes to 'burn wood, movable backs to qdiiist. the size of the firebox, shoot to direct, the ashes' into the pan," arc amongst the items noted. Altogether the exhibits are well c-qnstruetpd and well finished,. aiid reflect credit lipoii the firm. C. M. Howison and Son. Messrs C. SI. Ilqwjson and Son. lGJlanse street, fcaye on exhibition a portable house, with window, door, lock, and kej complete. ipade of Pajoid, and careful inspection will convince farmers and others that these Paroid houses are admirably adopted for Ijabitation.' These houses' ace supplied complete." the franie of red pipe being all cut exactly to lengfli and all marked. All the purchaser has to do is to' put the framework together according to instructions.'-to nail on a covering of Paroid, also cut to lengths and marked, and in a short space of timp has a home which is claimed to •,f» warm, TOther-propf, and possessing

some elements of architecture about it. All that is required is a little common sense, a screw driver, it hanimer, and the building is soon Greeted; nails,-etc.,, aro supplied. These houses are supplied at a low' cost, ami. as they last for years, must be regarded as exceptionally reasonable. Several of these houses have already beep supplied to tile Government.

J. and W. Faulkner. Messrs <T. apd \V. Faulkner, iron and wireworkers, have, as usual, a very nice display of their varied manufactures, including a large assortment of light iron arid wire garden gates and posts, Jieavy wrought iron carriage entrance gates, with cast, or wrought-iron pillars, and wrought-iron garden gates, with wrought and cast-iron posts Special attention is given to soino light ornamental wire trellis work gates and front fencing, wire garcien arches, and summer houses, flower baskets, and garden seats. Hammock folding chairs, and collapsible shop-door and window .shutters of this, firm'ii patent may also lie seen, the whole making a very'attractivo exhibit.

Singer Manufacturing Company. The makers of the well-known Singer sewing machine have a-most interesting exhibit of their machines for family use, showing both tlio round and long shuttle mechanism, mounted 011 different kinds of woodwork; and what will particularly interest lbs ladies is the varied assortment of work done by tlio Singer. This comprises art pictures in silk, table centres in drawn thread and applique work, lioniton lace, also plain sewing and work done with the attachments. The attendants in charge give practical demonstrations of every class of work these family machines are capable of, and the ease, simplicity, and l light running of I lie whines arc high recommendations in their [avour. Brinsley and Co. Brinslev and Co. are ouito up to. their usual standard in their exhibit, of Champion ranges. In all ihe firm .has 12 ranges 011 show, some with boilers and some without. All the exhibits arc nicely finished, and the eastings are smooth and clean. Five of Ihe ranges are fitted with tiled covings, which adds to their appearance. All ihe ranges are fitted with the latest conveniences, and are adapted for burning any kind of fuel. The boilers are made of strona tinned copper, and the ovejis of Cold-rolled .steel, strengthened on top, where the fire strikes, with air extra plale. The lire box can be regulated to various sizes, and the ashpans are so constructed that, they catch ail the ashes. There are three dampers so that the draught' is always under control. Any of those ranges can' bo fitted with high-pressure services. The finish and workmanship cf'tho ranges is of a high order. Lcehhead (Limited). A largo number of visitors to the show will be attracted by the varied exhibits displayed by Lochliead (Limited). The indispensable tewing machine bearing the word Wertlieim, and go-car's, prams, etc.. made at the factory at. Mornington. wcro shown on all sides. 1.11 connection with the. sewing machines a number of samples of art- work executed entirely by the Y/crtheim sewing machine wore on view. These machines are made in a multiplicity of models, from tlio plain family machine, with which is given a very large number of attachments for all sorts of work, to Ihe latest improved drop-head sewing machine John Chambers and Soil. Messrs .TOIIII Chambers r.nd Son (Limited) exhibit a 5 horse-power Tangye oil engine driving two stands of Moffat-Virtue sheepshearing machinery. The engine uses ordinary kerosene as fuel, and is remarkable' for its .simplicity and economy, combining with these a. compact and well-finished appeuranre. Although the Moifaf-Yirtue sheep-shearing machinery was only introduced into Australia in 1393, many of the largest and leading stations in Now South Wales, Queensland, and "Victoria now have their jvoolsheds fitted throughout with the Moll'at-Yirtue, using 110 other. A considerable number of New Zealand stations have also adopted this machine, and valuable testimonials have been received. Messrs Chambers and Son also exhibit their Bell's ashestcs packings and steam jointings, American steel split, pulleys, dodge wocx] split pulleys, the well-known red strip India rubber helling, oils, and various other engineers' requisites.

Christchurch Meat Co. The Christ-church Moat Company, which has recently taken over the liurnside Freezing Work's of the New Zealand Refrigerating Company, and recognising that it has become a local institution, has made one of its best displays of the company's products. A similar displaywas made at the Indian and Colonial inhibition, recently held at tho Crystal Palace, London, for which the company was awarded to the only grand prize for frozen meats and sliped wool; also the only gold medal for preserved meats, tallow, oleo, glue, gelatine, ncatsfoot oil, etc. These exhibits the New Zealand Government. have placed as a permanent exhibit, in tho Imperial Institute to show 'no resources of the frozen meat industry. In addition to the above, I bore is a display in bottles and bags of tho famous Kclipse brand of Islington fertilizers, which have become a household word amongst successful farmers from the Filntf to Nelson. Tho company being a large buyer of pigs in Otago, is making a display of its famous Morepork bacon in sides, rolls, and hams from locally-grown pigs. It is showing two new products in calf, pig, and poultry food, also dog biscuits, which will be handy to shepherds and drovers, being not only a complete food, dm.!- compact for storage. A visit to this stand will reveal to what extent the by-products are worked into a commercial commodity. Farra Bros. Farm Bros, are showing their patentSimplex skylight, which is turned out already fixed to a sheet- of rooting iron in all siy.es from six to 10 feet. This is an especially good skylight for farmers, as there is no skilled labour required to place it, in position, in fact, it is as easily fixed as a sheet of ordinary roofing iron. B.v getting one of the opening skylights which

open nearly three feet, ventilation can be combined with light. No putty is used to fix the glass, and they aro quaranteed watertight, jntl are sold at a reasonable price. Robin and Co. Messrs Eobin and Go., as usual, show a number of useful and stylish vehicles. Ono of these is a now style of double buggy with large turn-out seat and a moveable child's seat in front. The buggy is well mounted, has equalisers attached to the springs, is richly painted in dark lake.'linncd carmine, and trimmed in maroon leather, while heavy silver mountings complete ji vojy stylish turnout. Their rustic carts aro so well known as hardly to need description. The present one is nicely finished in the, natural wood v:ith linos (yermillion and brown) and trimmings to match, making a useful cart of good appearance. There is also a very stylish rut of superiorquality, well juouiitcrl with fulcrum and whip spring " which entirely docs a>vay with the knee action of the bo|\se. There is jilso a device which makes tho trap ride level under all conditions. It is richly finished in''brown lake and crimson' lines, and is nicely trimmed in maroon leather. The Karrial roadster is a light gig mounted on thre.o springs, and it is painted a rich brown, linnod vormillion. and has brown trimmings, with seat, and handy box for parcels, patent wheels and axle, all of good appearance. This and others complete Ihe exhibit, and the whole display fully'bears out I'ne reputation of this well-known firm. Mr Thos. Kcurr. Mr Thomas Scurr, Otago Coach factory, Stuart, street, showed several vehicles of useful design. This firm's spring or milk carts, which are specially suited for dairying purposes, fairly claim special mention. They jire constructed so as jo carry three tins of milk aciflss; and although rooniy, they are. nevertheless very light, the frame being of ash and hickory, whilst the panels arc of kauri. A light, low-fronted spring-cart with (lash was also'shown. It is after the stylo of !ho ordinary spring-cart, and is admirably suited for pleasure driving. Tho firm had an excellent exhibit in a. rustic dog-cart, which proved ft great attraction to visitors. It is lifted with, all the latest improvements, including bent shafts, M.IV axle, etc., and is very attractive in the way of finish, having falls, cushions, and lazy backs of a very serviceable nature. The last exhibit— an ordinary farm dray, with frame—did the builder credit, besides materially assisting to complete a very nice display. The wheels and shafts of the dray ivero of ironbark, the frame being of spotted gum and the panels of kauri.

Mr .Tolm Barnes. Mr John Barnes, coachbuilder, Great King street, has on exhibition four vehicles of Ills own manufacturs—ona a very nice pony phaeioii, hung on three springs behind, after the landau principle, anil on one spring in front, ft is trimmed with dark green jruifalo leather (the trimming being of very nice design), pointed dark green and black, and nicely lined. This is a class of vchiele out. of Mr Barnes's usual line manufacture, and it reflects great credit oil the builder. A large grocer's cart, is a very strong and well-finished vehicle and has double-lever brake, and is painted chocolate in the body and red in the wheels and gear. A light spring-dray is similar in make anil gct-un, and a milk-cart is, as usual, a good sample of Mr Barnes's manufactures. One feature of the exhibit is that these vehicles are all made to order, and not specially for show' purposes.

lvempthoriie. Pressor and Co. Ketn.pthorno, Prn-ser, ami Co. (Limited) have again made an c-xtensivc anil attractive exhibit of the many specialties with which their name is identified. Looking a.t it from the colonist's paint or view it is a display of which Oi.ago may well l:o proud. A special feature this year is the specimens of phosphate rock which has keen awarded the gold medal at- tile Crystal Palace Exhibition (London), held tl:e other day. It roust be gratifying to finrl 'that the substance which forms the basis of t.ho firm s celebrated Rockland fertiliser should have won such a high place in the estimation of the scientific experts of the Old Country, thus corroborating tlia value srt upon the fertiliser by New Zealand farmers. In addition to Kockbiml. specimens ale shown of the Burnsice special manures. Both of these brands are prepared lo suit many different kinds of crop, and we arc given lo understand that the demand ibis year iias far exceeded all previous season's. A novelty for farmers' use is the K.P. cod liver oil, specially prepared as a. substitute for pure milk in rearing calves. It is only roiuunablo io believe that it will bs found as efficacious in fattening quadruped-., as it, is known to be for liuma.n beings. Among other lines may be mentioned K.l', sheep dips, poisonous and non-poisonous, as well as Kemp's branding fluid, which is said lo be absolutely permanent, wet or dry, and yet washes completely out of tho wool during the scouring process; K.P. rabbit, poison and pollard tastefully combined with an effective poison for the fastidious palate of poor bunny; fosfogri.-;, winch " makes Ihe hens lay cpgs"': crushed bones for poultry; and the well-known K.l', fluid, without which no stock-owner is properly equipped. Another specialty is linseed oil cake, to the preparation of which thecompany has given much attention. It is supplied crushed- for cattle and .sheep, and pulverised for calves. Slesinger's Aye K«uly chest of veterinary medicines seems an ideal outfit for the farmer's use, to whom it makes the "stitch in time'' possible. Then there is, of course, the iiow well-known Is bags of Rockland manure for the " little cottage garden." Everyone knows this compound, and we are told the sales are immense. On the whole, KempIborne, Prossr-r, and Co. (Limited) mainlain flieir high p'-'silion as the agricultural chemists of New Zealand. Au Automatic Gat?. On the Phov.' Urcunds yesterday there was an automatic opening and closing gate, introduced into New Zealand by Mr Sydney Ilartloy, who holds the patent rights for the whole of the New Zealand and Australian colonies, and also (treat Britain. As at the Canterbury metropolitan show, this exceedingly useful gate was a centre of great attraction. It is an entire novelty —a gate which should come largely into use, not only on the farm, hut by all theso who arc lucky enough to have private entrances to their homes. Tile driver of a dog-cart or carriage and pair has nothing to do but simply lo drive bis horse or horses, as the case niav be. to the irate and oyer a small bevelled bar, and the galo immediately opens. Directly after (tie trap passes this jwr Ihe gate closes of itself. The whole thing is exceedingly simple in construction, and efficient and easy in operation. Messrs P. arid 1). "Duncan, who have for many years not only been agents for novelties, but have invented and manufactured a large number of implements and machinery, are agents for the automatic gate. Mr Hartley, at. the Ohristehurch show, was kept very busy, not only in showing Ilia lari;c numbers'of people who closely inspected this novelty, but also in booking orders. Mr Bcetham, a large landowner in the Wairarapa district, is getting several of these gates ou bis estate.

—Miscellaneous.— Mr R. Murie lias engaged a 20ft spare at the show, in which are exhibited Pliamix cycles, launch engines, and 'motor bicycles, with all the latest novelties in cycle accessories. Mr Pi. Walker, Moray place, Dungdin, has on view- a number of improved milk cans, tanks, buckets, coolers. s|rainers, etc, Tho milk cans are fitted with patent tyre rims and unbreakable handles, making them extremely durable and well fitted to stand considerable rough handling. Combined with the milk cooler is an 'aerator, making a compact, and highly useful article. Messrs .lames .1. Niven and Co. of Napier, exhibit a 10 horse power portablo steam engine, manufactured by Messrs Brown and May, of Devizes, England. This engine is fitted with all the latestimprovements, and has an exceptionally large firebox, so that it can burn either cca] or wood. The cylinder is Sin diameter and liiin stroke, pressure 1001b per square ■inch. Messrs Niven and Co. baye recently sold a number of these oneirics in the North Island ampngst sawmillers and Others, where they have given much satis-

faction. Messrs Nivej) and Co. are also solo agents for Alio Lintfo British Refrigeratipji Company of London They have recently fitted 'up the Union Steam Ship Company's s.B. Apariina with a refrigerating plant for carrying frozen produce from New Zealand to Calcutta. 'Gwynno's piirrjps and Blackinan Fans are also amongst Messrs Niveii and Co.'s specialties. \ Sir A. Jl'llonaid, of Henley We. ; t, exhibits a new invention made and patented by himself, and known as a 'combination milk strainer, aerator, cooler, and autcmatio candller. Tho invention is a simple and most effective milk-cleaner, and is one. of t-lio exhibits at the show which will repay farmers for a visit. It' is cjaimcd fof ,tho invention that butter mado after the milk has b«n treated' by the strainer is more wholesomo and pure tjian butter made under any other system, and 'of superipr keeping quality. Jii: Khidand (East Taiori) has two of the strainers in use at his Elm Grove l'V.cm, ivnd speaks highly of tliqm. A number of ether farmers in tlio Taiori and Henley districts also speak highly of the results obtained by the use of this local invention, and Messrs Irvine and Stevenson, having tried tho strainer, havo ordered a large one for uso in their milk factory it Henley. Mr .Tamos Kobertscn (Waitati) exhibits a. new ])atent ditch plough. This maqhino js provided with elevators which remove the eiir.'li and cia.y as it is cut, by the plough. The plough lias been designed l fcr cutting ditches for drainage and channels for irrigation, and also Tor road-formation work. The machinc is now in perfect working order, and should prove a. special attraction to farmers, contractors, and others. Mr .Tames Weir, of Uaversham, exhibits a, patent mechanical leg rope for cattle, which can bo attached to the leg of an animal in a firm and effective manner', without effort and in the shortest period of time.

The energetic and enterprising managers iof .tho bowling and l lawn tennis carnival havo a pafoid house in n conspicuous position near the entrance galo of the show ground. The ladies in attendance at this special al.'ractiou are arrayed in Japanese costumes, and attract considerable attention by tho persistence 'of their busincsp methods and tlio 'pieturflsquciioss of their appa.rcl. The articles for sain and disposal have ljeon specially imported from Japan, and in novelty and utility some of them are a. study. Japanese post-cards, firescreens. work boxes, silks, cushions, needlework and fancy work, tea.pots, and ornaments, etc., are included in the stock, and, judged from yesterday's results, good business should be done at this establishment to-day.