OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY.

Otago Witness, 5 December 1900, Page 16

OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY.

SUMMER SHOW. | Hon. life governor, Mr Thomas Brydone; ! governors — Messrs John Roberts, C.M.G., William Patrick, Robert Charters, George Gray Russell, Robert Campbell; lion, life members, Messrs "William Jaffray and James Duthie; lion, veterinary surgeons — Messrs J. A. Gilruth, M.R.-C.V.S., W. D. Snowball, M.R.C.V.S., C. J. Seakes, M.R.C.V.S., and A. Hamilton, M.R.C.V.S.; auditor, Mr Thomas Callender, F.1.A.-ISr.Z. ; president, Mr H. V. Pulton; vicepresident, Mr Alex. Douglas; hon treasurer, Mr John Angus; General Committee — Messrs D. Andrew, Joseph Allan, A. C. Begg, W. Blackie, H. Buckland, J. M. Blair, Wm, Charters, H. M. Driver? John Elliot, Hon. T. Fergus, Messrs G. H. Gilroy, James Gow, John C. Gow, James Hazlett, Arthur Johnson, J. Lethbridge, A. S. Orbell, P. Patlullo, C. S. \ Reid, George Roberts, A. W. Robin, James Eqss, James Shiel, James Smith, jun., "Wm. Souter, A. C. Stronach, W. H. Taggart, Andrew i Todd, John "Wright; secretary, Mr E. F. j Duthie: assistant-secretary, Mr H. C. Camp- i bell. {Friday's Daily Times.) The twenty-fourth annual Summer Show of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society was opened at Taliuna Park on Thursday under conditions that could hardly have been improved upon even by the most ardent wellwisher of the society. The entries of stock were large, topping those of last year by a dozen or so ; the exhibits of machinery were, as is always the case, extensive, varied, and instructive; and the attendance of the public was sotisfactory. The weather was splendid. All the morning it Avas mild and calm, and although rain threatened it kept off till late in the afternoon, when a light shower fell. The park itself is in the best of order. In fact, it is> in better condition that it has been for some lime, as the trouble experienced by the committee with the drifting sand has now been ovorcome by the planting of marram grasp, lupins, and other adornments. Another noticsabie improvement in the ground is the new ring in which to judge stock. It is 130 yards long and 35 yards wide, and was a great convenience yesterday, allowing the judging to be carried on expeditiously. To-day it will be utilised for judging both the breeding and the working classes of draught horses. The conveniences on the ground are as superior as heretofore. The ladies' cloakroom is now close to the entrance, a luncheon room and an afternoon tea room are in the same quarter, and the general luncheon room and the temperance booth are in the centre of the ground.

People have been coming into town freely within the last day or two, and a considerable number will no doubt be added to our population by north and south trains this morning, so that, provided the weather is fine, a large crowd should assemble at the park this afternoon, comprising not only country visitors, but townspeople as well. It is gratifying to know, as experience has shown for some years past, that the people of the town take much more interest in the society's \yelfare than they did at one time. This is as it should be. The society is an undoubted benefit to the country districts and assists in their prosperity, and it must be that that prosperity will be felt in no small degree in the towns. In every department the show is an undoubted success. Any quantity of matter will be found below to prove the assertion, and a glance at the entries for the last three years will convince anyone that our statement is correct. The figures are as follows: — •

Jt will be seen thai the total entries are slightly in excess of last year's total. Sheep "show a falling off, and «o do cattle ; and it is not easy to account for the diminution in either case. The winter has been good, and on that ground the entries should, if anything, have shown an increase. One authority is of opinion (hat the decrease is due to the low prices that have existed for a number of years past. It may be so. Of course; when good prices are ruling, there is more inducement to farmers to exhibit than when adverse tunes aie unon them. At any rate,

prices have advanced lately, and we may expect, if our authority is right in his surmise, that at next year's show it ■will be our pleasing duty to chronicle an increase in the entries in lieu of a, decrease. The falling-off in sheep is not large — only 19 a3 compared with last year. Merinos and ' Border Leicesi ters form the most noteworthy classes. There is keen competition in the Romneys. The English Leicesters are worth inspection. but it is to be regretted there is only one exhibitor — Mr A. ■ Murdoch, of Riversdale. The cattle, taking them altogether, are a credit to the colony. To one section we desire to draw the particular attention of bhe public. We refer to | the imported shorthorn bulls shown by Messrs Murray, "Roberts, and Co., which are remarkably good specimens, whose symmetry and quality cannot but be admired. For their enterprise in importing the best blood to be obtained in Scotland, the Gladbrook people are certainly entitled to commendation. Exceptionally keen competition is promised in both light and draught horses. These, of course, were not to the front yesterday. They will be judged to-day, and as some of our most noted and successful breeders have entered the pride of their stock, those who take an interest in equine matters may reckon on seeing some herculean • animals in the draught section, and not a few fashionable beasts in the domain of the lighter class. A capital idea is being acted upon to secure thoroughness in the records of the judges' decisions. In each section marshals have been appointed, and upon them lies the responsibility of the correct notifying of the judges' awards. The marshals are: — Cattle, Mr P. Pattullo; draught horses, Mr James Gow ; "light horses, Mr H. M. Driver ; mounted rifles, jumping, and polo contests, Mr George Roberts; sheep, Mr A. C. Stronachj pi^a, Mr A. C. Stronach. The display of agricultural machinery is the b"6st that has been seen on the ground for years. As usual, many of the exhibits are in motion. Nothing of a strikingly novel nature is to be found, .but the many skilful improvements in already well-known machines is certain to meet with critical inspection. The arduous task of judging was completed in good time, and with a promptitude that evidenced the fitness of the judges. On the whole, their decisions gave satisfaction, not only to the exhibitors, but to the public. The pigs, which are excellent types of their class, were not judged yesterday. Owing to a misunderstanding, Mr Oughton, who was to have judged them, was not on the ground, and they will consequently come under his review to-day. Petitions are placed here and there on the ground, pra.ying the Government to subsidise a line of steamers to South Africa, and so further increase the export trade of the colony. One may. judging by the filling-ir^ of the " occupation " column, see that the farmers are strongly in favour of the proposal. I This afternoon the show will De patronised by his Excellency the Governor and the Hop. J. G. Ward, Minister of Railways, who will bo entertained at lunoh by the committee. [ The judging of horses will be the principal I work of the day, and at half-past 2 there will |be a parade of stock. The jumping and other i contests will also form a feature of the afternoon. "Unfortunately, there were no entries for the wood-chopping, otherwise a novel and highly exciting form of competition on qur show ground would have been witnessed. CATTLE. SKOETHOENS. In a general way, the entries of shorthorn cattle are poor in number. The aged bulls j formed a good class, and was headed by a fine animal owned by Mr J. Gow, of Mosgiel. This bull also secured the champion prize of his section. No two-j'ear-old hulls I came forward. In yearlings Messrs J. and ! J. Miller were plnced first, and Mr J. W. I Blair, of the Taieri, second. Mr W. WadI dell, of Waikaka Valley, a new. exhibitor, showed enterprise which- might be followed | by other farmers with advantage to themselves and the society. He sent in some very creditable cattle, and, although beaten by Mr J. W. Blair, it is not too much to say be j achieved no little success, which we hope to see enhanced at future shows. Messrs J. \ and J. Miller, of Maun<?atua, showed a three- I year-old heifer of excellent merit. The en- j tries in the younger classes were very limited, and the judges did not have much trouble in I giving their awards. I _ TOLLED ANGUS. [ This wa3, without doubt, the best section of j cattle in the show. In the class for three- I year-old bulls there was no competition, but j Messrs R. and A. Officer, of Fairfax, were | given a firat-prize ticket for a very fine ani- , mal. It is understood that Messrs Murray, ' Roberts, and Co., having sold their three-year- j old bulls for export, had no animal 1 ? to enlor | in this olaes. The two-year-old bull class ■'las ' a most interesting one. Jn it there wero twe imported bulls owned by Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co., competing against each other, an outstanding fivst being found in Mistral, bred by the Right Hon. the Earl of Strathmore, of Glamis Castlo, Scotland. This bull was first i'l the yearling clags at tb.3 Perth

black-polled show last spring, and it is almost neecPess to say that the champion ticket was awarded to it yesterday. Second prize was given to the other bull, which is a very excellent animal of special breeding, sired by the famous Diaz, the champion polled bull o£ the past season at Home. Diaz is eonsideretl to be the finest b.lack bull ever bred, and hf ving taken premier prizes at Home for several years the committee on black cattle at last decided to prize him out, so that he is now i»o longer eligible to compete for any prizes. Ire yearlings Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co.. , had both exhibits again, showing exceedingly : creditable animals of their own breeding-. , There was fair competition in the class, for cows, Messrs It. and A. Officer compeling with two cows against two sent in by Messrs; Murray, Roberts, and Co., and the judge.aftei.* careful consideration, placed the Gladbronk cattle first and second. These cows were suckling calves, while Messrs Officer's wereshown in calf, and the judge probably took } the fact a little into consideration in da<vding. In the heifer classes Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. were the only exhibitors, till j their stock showing that excellence of lypa ! warranted by the breeding. The champion ! tickets for the best cow and the best heifer J are also to be credited to the Gladbrook estate. AYBSHIBES. i There was a very fair representation of Ayrshires, though not so numerous as ii* former years, accountable 'in a great measure to heavy shipments from the colony. . In point of quality the cattle shown were very, > fair, taking them all round. The judge con- ' sidered that the most typical bred Ayrshire on the gounds was Mr Ewing's cow in calfy i but being so far from profit he was unable to give her the champion prize. Mr .Ireland's champion bull is a very good specimen, of the breed, and Mrs K. B. Ferguson's champion _ cow was easily placed in the premier position. Of the two-year-old bulls, only two j entered the ring. The first prize bull the ; judge considered a very nice animal. There , were four yearling bulls entered^ the ring-, and Mrs Ferguson carried off first and se.cond honours with two good animals. The two-year-1 old heifers called for no special comment. t Three entries were received for the yearling ' heifers, Mrs K. B. 1-Vrguson, whose name figures a good deal in the prize list, taking first with a very nice little heifer, Mr Ireland being second and third. It should be added 1 that this was the first occasion on v/hich Mr I Allan M'Kerrow acted as judge at Dunedin. j He did the work single-handed, and received the congratulation of exhibitors and those well qualified to speak on the matter. ALDEKNEYS AND DAIRY CATTLE. The Alderneys and dairy cattle were well represented in the different sections, and were admired by- their several fanciers. FAT CATTLK. The fat cattle are pro~bably a nicer lot than twos t wos exhibited last year, but the animals ere. I not so old and are fewer in number. Tho^e I on the show ground this year are a specially; fine lot, but at the same time the judges bad j no difficulty in arriving at their decisions, and" : agreed easily as to the animals that should V-e. \ placed. In the 'class for bullock of any age,- ; the N.Z. and A. TLund Company took firsc [ place, besides securing the champion certifii cate, with a very'fhfe animal from the Clydevale estate. The 'horiour was accorded on. account of the first-class quality of the exhibit. The second prize, also* secured by the saiue company, was given "f or 'an' animal somewh.it narrow behind, though it was otherwise symmetrical, and well-fleshed over the back. Mr W. Patrick shqy,;ed a bullock quite as heavy as the one taking first .place, but it was r.ofc placed, being very rough and dry in the -kin, and did not, therefore, show to advantage. Afc the same time it was probably worthy of more consideration. For a pair of bullocks — any, age — there were only three entries, the N.Z.and A. Land Company taking first place and 5 Mr W. Patrick second. The third exhibitor was Mr S. Garforth, Christchurch. The-ani-mal placed second in the competition for I single bullocks was, in conjunction with a mate, deservedly placed first in this class. The second best pair were also 6[rand bullock>v though not quite equal to the first-prize takers There were no entries for cow of any cge, or for pair of cows any age. In the class steer, two years old, Mr W. Patrick was the only entrant, and won with a really good animal that showed a lot of breeding, and. vast fit to be exhibited anywhere. The remaining class was for heifers, two years old, and only, produced two competitors — Messrs Patrick | and Garforth, the latter taking premier pcei- ; tion with a pretty well bred heifer, in gravid ; condition. The two prize bullocks, bred by the New, Zealand and Australian Land Company, were sold after the show by Messrs Wright,' Stephcnson, and Co. to Mr H. L. Joseph, the well-known jxport buyer, of Christclvurch, who intends to send them to England. SHEEP. There was a, falling off in the number of entries of sheep, there being 153 entries against 197 at the previous show. But the quality of the stock shown, for the most part, was good. The merinos were again a' feature of the show, and this section was oven better represented than last year. Tha quality of the merino sheep was equal to any*

ithiag hithetto shown in Otago, and may be fairly, well taken to represent the very best "sheep of that breed in the colony. Mr iWatson'" Shennan's well-known Puketoi sheep

did -not have it all -their own way this time, especially Jn the young sheep, as Mr R. M. JFurnbull.- of Linburn station, challenged Mr Shennan in a good many of the classes. Mr Shennan, however, scored tho greatest number of points in merinos, which assisted him considerably in- carrying off the silver cup, valued at £30, presented by Messrs D. W. Cfibbs (Limited) for most points in sheep. | 'As Mr Shennan has now won the cup twice j in- succession, it becomes his property. : The. Border Leicesters are a very fine lot of sheep, but unfortunately this section is confined to Wo breeders — -Messrs Little Bros., of Nga-j^Cr£l^-and Mr J. S. Holmes, of Awamoa. It is a pity there has. not been greater competition in this section, but perhaps that is a matter that will be remedied at future shows. ts"e_t some of,.the sHeep shown were, very fine animals of their class, such as it would be hard to beat anywhere.. The English Leice'sters all belonged to one exhibitor, and some of the sheep shown left 'room for improveDjent. A-6 they, all -came ..from (Southland), >the_ late summer : and cold •

weather may have told, against them. This and/the previous J Vir er e. tp r .bq- judged , by points, but the judge for' English.* Leices-" ters and Lincolns refused to a^ward points, intimating that 'he , would- explain' his reasons for placing the sKeep to any exhibitor. Another juHge-^placed, his sheep first 'and added, points to - justify his., award, afterwards. Clearly, tbue system. v of judging by points .has" • not • proved so 'satisfactory as_ it was-antici- " paled it would be, and the 'opinion is gaining ground that it is -not the best system of judging. In several cases where there were only a, couple* of entries by the same exhibitor the judges did not feel called upon to give the points. The incomplete manner in Tvhich points have been given discredited the system. The Lincolns were remarkably good steep, and the prize-takers here were practically the same sheep exhibited at Christchurch phow. There, was good competition in the Romney section, and the prizes were pretty well distributed. Tl\p. southern sheep have, however, suffered from the effects of the recent severe weather, which has given the advantage to northern exhibitors. The Southdown section was not represented. In Shropahires Messrs Aitken and Seth Smith. (Ngapara) and Little Bros, (of Ngapara) were the only exhibitors. The sheep are very fine, and the prizes were fairly we 1 ! divided between the two exhibitors. Cheviots were also not represented. Mr

Strmgfellow, of Chertsey, was the only exhibitor of inbred halfbred sheep— a type which is attracting a good deal of attention. He ha 3 endeavoured to breed a good serviceable sheep for the production of wool and mutton, and has admirably succeeded. The fact sheep were 'fully up to- the exhibits of previous, shows, and the honours were fairly „ well divided amongst the different^exhibitors. MERINOS. r Mr Watson Shennan had some very fine fiheep from his .celebrated Puketoi' flock. The older sheep" were' particularly good, al-

tnough • the -younger sheep have not quite come up to their best, form, having suffered ffom the severe winter and late spring. The. first and -second, prize --takers amongst the rams above 30 months are imported sheep, and this is .the second time they have been" exhibited at Tahuna Park. The first prize ram was champion last year, but is debarred this year on account of being an imported ram. Although the first prize ram in this class is five years old, he is in quite as good form as last year.' The beautiful dense and long-stapled wool is a feature of these splendid rams. In fine combing sheep Mr Shennan scores the greater number of points. Mr Shennan secures the champion medal for- the"' best ram over 18 months with an animal of a very high class, by Hero's Prince, l{y Royal Hero, a well-known Tasmanian ram from Gibson's celebrated flock. This same sheep took first prize as a hogget, and is now two years old. In the fine-combing section Mr Sherman practically stands in the same position as at last year's show. In the strongTCombing section he has-44 sheep, which is a very large number of first-class sheep to be shown out of a single" flock. The champion ram is sired by a champion ram which has secured that distinction thrice over. The ram over 18 months which se-

cures first prize in h.is class is a well-bred, well-clothed ' sheep. The younger sheep are

characteristic of the flock, which is being

well kept up to the mark. Mr Turnbull' s sheep are practically bred the same way as Mr Shennan's, yet there is a striking difference in the general appearance of the sheep, which is perhaps most noticeable in the- older sjieep. ,Mr Turnbull has, however, run Mr Shennan pretty closely, and has deservedly secured a large number, of prizes. The sheep have ;been derived from the same stud flock for the past 50 years, and come from the very test Tasmanian merinos. All the Linnburn

merinos have been bred from Tasmanian ' rams. - They, ar.e bred true to type, the greatest possible density and weight of fleece being aimed at, and in that Mr Turnbull has admirably succeeded. The ewes are a specially strong class. In Class 3, for ram. above 30 months, the ram exhibited unfortunately contracted footrot three months ago, which put him out of condition for prize-winning. Yet he has a good style of wool and plenty of it. The ewes are a- specially fine lot. and the best ever exhibited here by Mr Turnbull. The award for champion ewe goes to Mr Turnbull. This ewe is by Royal Hero,

a well-known ram bred by Mr O. B. Grubb,

Tasmania, and is a splendid animal, showing great density of wool of first-class quality. Most of the sheep shown by/ Mr Turnbull are by Royal Hero and Golden Horn, the latter being a celebrated ram of Mr Gibson's Tasmanian flock. BOBDER LEICESTERS. j. The exhibits of Border Leicesters were confined to two exhibitors, and it is to be

regretted that there is not more competition in this highly serviceable class $r sheep. Messrs Little Bros., of Ngapara, carry off the

champion certificate for the best ram over 30 months with a really first-class sheep of this breed. Mr J. S. Holmes takes the championship for best ewe over 18 months. This ewe, •with lamb at foot; is a first-class sheep of her breed, and has deservedly won her position. Mr ' Holmes's aged ram is a specially fine animal, and the second prize-taker, owned by Messrs Little Bros., is very little behind. 'At the Oamaru show the positions of these

sheep were reversed. .Mr Holmes exhibited the "only sheep in the class for ram over 18 months, and a very fine animal too. He also took first prize for ram hogget with an animal showing ,a very long and splendid fleece. The pair of rams under 18 months, shown by Messrs Little Bros., would be hard to beat at any show ; Mr Holmes's champion ewe has Icept her .position at a round of shows, which proves her breeding sufficiently.

ENGLISH lEIOESTEES.

- Mr A. Murdoch, of Biversdalej has all his <K»a way in this section., and some of liis

sheep are not' the best animals of the breed. The recent bad weather apparently has affected the sheep, which are not, as a whole, in show condition, and some are hardly the type of animals that would be shown against a fair amount of competition. The champion ram and ewe are, however, very good sheer) of the breed. Mr Murdoch had eight entries, and must be commended for bringing so many sheep of this particular breed forward.

LINCOLNS.

The New Zealand and Australian Land Company and Mr J. S. Holmes divided tlie honours in Lincolns. All of the sheep exhibited were good, and take practically the same positions as at the Christclrarch Show. The N.Z. and A.L. Company secure the award for champion ram over 18 months, and Mr J. S. Holmes for champion ewe. This animal secured a similar position at Christchurch, so that the previous judgment was upheld.

EOMNEY MAESH.

There was very good competition in this section, and most of the sheep were really good. In some cases .the "scoring was^very close, the difference between first and second being very small. In Class 3, for ewe under 18 months, the first was awarded" 91 points," the second* 90, and .the third 89. 'Messrs J. and J. Millar, . of " Maungatua, • secure champion certificate 'for best ewe over. 18 months, and Bealey" Bros, for best ram.

'SHROPSHIRE' DOWNS,

Messrs. Little Bros/ and Aitken and Sefch Smithy of' Ngapara,, are the wily exhibitors, the former shewing here for 'the first time. Most of. the "shejep are good representatives of ■'the breed. 1 ' Messrs Aitken and,Seth-Smith secure the champion certificate for best ram over 18 months, and Little Bros, the silver medal for best ewe. Although there are only two exhibitors the competition was keen enough between them. Messrs Aitken and SethSmith secured four first prizes and Little Bros. two. j INBHED HAIPBEBD SHEEP.

Mr Stringfellow, of Chertsey, was the only exhibitor. These sheep are inbred from a Lincoln-Merino crosi, and constitute a new type of a useful kind. They were v shown at Ohristchurch this year also, and carried off a number of prizes. The aged ram was also first at Ohristchurch, and. the ram hogget awarded first here was first at A^hburton. FAT SHEEP. The fat sheep were a prime lot, quite up to those sent forward to previous shows. The competition was good, and the awards fairly well distributed. In the class iiye wethers, any weight all of the three pens exhibited were ' very fine sheep, equal to the best sent to market. The freezing sheep were also all that could be desired. j ' IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, ETC. The exhibition of implements' naturally forms a very large part of the show, and from j the general public's point of view a very interesting part. There are 35 stands this 'year, " which is -* somewhat in excess of the "number of the year previous, and these stands contain a considerable increase in the number of" exhibits shown. A "very large, proportion of the machinery- is shown in motion, this fact 'ma'fcing it increasingly, attractive to the spectator, * and those present yesterday spent • a, considerable time in watching its operations. _ " The well-known, firm of Reid and Gray have .a -very large, exhibit of their popular.farming implements and slnachinery. Of ploughs, for which their name is a household word, they had no less than 18 of the standard double-furrow pattern, rigged to suit all soils. Their champion ploughs, of which three were shown, fitted with Gray's patent widening and front-lifting gear and set for match work, have won their name, and at the past season's matches were\ the only successful ploughs, winning the championship in all classes. Double and single-furrow diggers, fitted with hard-tenroered steel mouldboards, and Gray's patent reversible tempered steei points- and thin renewable winged share, represented the deep cultivation ploughs. A four-furrowed stubble plough, convertable into a three-furrow, also a two-furrow stubble plough, a three-furrow general purpose plough, together with seven styles of swing or single-furrow ploughs, wood and all-steol hillside ploughs, wheel ploughs, and drill ploughs made an attractive display. In harrows Reid and Gray were strongly, represented, having steel zig-zag harrows, diagonal harrows, flexible tripod harrows, drag harrows, rotary harrows, wood and steel frame disc harrows, of which they are the largest makers in New Zealand. The latter two were shown set for work, and also packed for road travelling. A five and seven-tined field grubbar and a Clay's pattern grubber for heavy or light cultivation, are well adapted for j their work. Drill ploughs for ridging up for turnips and potatoes were represented by five different styles, some of which were convertable into grubbers and scrufHers. A conibi- ! nation, market gardener's "cultivator, scuffler, ! and ridging -plough, liglit pony garden ploughs, and a cheap seeder prove that Reid and Gray catei\to the small farmer as well as to 'the squatter. A very useful Article for swamp lands is their drain plough, now' mounted on ■ a "simple. transport carriage. An all-steel lever spring-tooth cultivator, . and an adjustable spike-tooth harrow, both of which were fitted ■with relief springs and complete with draught bar, were shown for the first time. In Cambridge rollers Reid and Gray were represented by their steel and wood frame patterns, and equipped with turnip-sowing attachment. The Reid and Gray 15 co\ilter No. 1 grain drill, with strong frame and wheels, Jjft a good name in districts where no manure*H~required. This machine is also made in combination with their well-known " Eureka " manure feed and turnip and rape sower. Patterns of these machines were shown. Reid and* Gray made a strong display of their- " Eureka " double drill, which both sows the manure and turnip seed at one operation. This year's pattern has angle-steel frame and positive driving rollers, each roller driving independently. A broadcast grain, grass, and turnip sower, with chain harrows and marker, and the old English cup pattern drill were also shown. Reid and Gray also exhibited a light, attractive looking, American-made drill, which sows all kinds of manure. It has a glass manure feed. >The acids in manure have, therefore, no effect on it. The grain feed can be instantly changed. This machine is also made with the discs instead of the coulter. A large, contractor's chaff-cutting plant is a substantial machine. It has double-feed, rollers' and a very long and wide riddle anfl a double bagger, and can put through from four to seven tons per hour. This machine has been sold to an Ashburton gentleman. The firm also exhibited hand and horse-power chaffcutters, and horse powers to suit farmers who have only small quantities to cut. They further had on view two eight-horse " Burrell " traction engines, which have been specially constructed for New Zealand. These engines, , which have been considerably strengthened all over, are very simple, having three shafts only, whilst all other _ makers' engines have four. One of the engines was shown driving a Clayton and Shuttleworth threshing machine, this latter being complete with a self-feeder Ohaffey and a very neat, sim,ple 1 and handy straw elevator* which folds

close along top of mill for travelling. The thresher is also equipped with divider blast, long shakers, back blast, and an all-steel-drum. The Burrell engine was likewise used for driving a " Dederick " straw baling press. This latter machine is new to the show ground, and it attracted a lot of attention. J The " Dederick " press has a capacity of four tons per hour, and should form a portion of every threshing plant. In harvesting ma- , chinery Reid and Gray exhibited the Deer- i ing " Ideal " reaper and binder, " Ideal " j mower and hayrake. The Deering goods have become very popular throughout New Zealand. The binder was shown in motion, and worked very smoothly. The Deering Harvester Company's exhibit received' the Grand Prize and two gold medals at the Paris Exposition. Amongst other exhibits Reid and Gray had a champion woolpress, a farm dray, a spring dray, a handy farm waggon, oat crusher, winnowing machine, and a Red Star galvanised steel windmill, which is self-regu-lating and is suitable for household and stock purposes. In a large tent Reid and - Gray - showed a splendid collection of the EngMsh ■ Rudge-Whitworth and the American Yellow Fellow bicycles, also the Hummer and Fairy pycles. Altogether the firm made an attractive and very interesting display, t J j i In the production of farm machinery one of the largest and most complete concernsin the British Empire is located in the province of Ontario, in Canada. The output of 'a group of factories in Ontario owned by the Massey-JEarris Company • (Limited) consists of engines, threshing mills, ' and ' farm waggons, which are manufactured almost exclusively for the "Canadian trade ; ' while binders, mower 3, hayrakes, grain "drills', cultivators, seeders, harrows, ploughs, horsehoes, etc., besides supplying an enormous Canadian demand, are exported to" almost every quarter of the globe, and have a very large sale in Australasia. The Massey- ' Harris people came to New Zealand about 10 years ago, and their implements have become very popular here. It is not difficult to understand how it is that the company ! has gained its present position when one ' has the opportunity of inspecting the large 'and varied display of implements which they make at this show. Chief among them . were ,the company's world-famed binders, which have just won the coveted Grand Prize at the Paris Exhibition. They have all the latest improvements, and are very perfect pieces of machinery. One of the novelties to be seen at this show for the first time is attached 'to the Alassey-HarrU tlruis. There were two of these drills on the stand, and the turnip -attachments now conneotect to them were constructed upon the force- , feed principle, and are said to be a practical ! success. As small a quantity as four ounces i of seed can now be sown to the acre with ! these machines. The Massey-Harris hay tedder, shown here for the first time, is a ,maehhie which is sure to excite considerable* interest. > It would 'appeay to be an invaluable machine to growers of hay on a large j scale. Strength and durability have 6een •considered, and' it is constructed of steel, throughout. ' Another novelty on this stand was the Massey-Harris spring- tooth harrow. jOhis is an implement that may be adapted ,to a variety of uses. It • thoroughly pul--verises the soil, -and is especially useful on small farms. The frame is of solid angle steely very strong, and is Ihod with steel runners. The teeth are of oil-tempered spring steel, 17 in number, accurately spaced at a distance of 2|in, and ariignged in four rows, so that each tooth has sufficient and equal clearance. By means of the levers the teeth can be set to any desired, depth. The Massey-Harris hayrake, as now constructed, was exhibited for the first time, j There are several nice improvements in it over its predecessors. With the exception j of- the shafts, it is made of steel throughout. > By an ingenious arrangement the shafts can be converted into a pole for two horses if thought to be necessary. For rough ground a supplementary foot pressure' is j provided, and by this means the teeth are I always kept close to the ground. The implement has 32 teeth, and covers 9£ft. Passing reference will suffice for their mower (which can be converted into a back delivery reaper), their side delivery reaper, their cultivators (with and without seeders), their turnip pulper and slicer, and to their line of hor^ehoes and ploughs, exhibited in such variety as to meet -the most varied requirements of their customers. In a large marquee Massey-Harris bicycles were also on view. Models 6 and 7 for gentlemen and model "D" for ladies are really beautiful] specimens, arid embrace all the leading fea- ; tures of progressive cycle construction. Mr Byrne, the Australasian general manager of the Canadian Cycle and Motor Company (Limited) (the makers of the Massey-Harris bicycles), was on. the ground yesterday. Mr F. R. Manning maKes an imposing dis- , play of Marshall, Sons, and Co.'s engines fend ' thrashing machines. An 8-h. p . colonial Ira c - tion engine is shown driving a 4ft 6in " Colonial thrashing machine. The engine, is of latest type, and thoroughly - upholds the~Te- ' ptitation of Messrs .Marshall's manufacvares. It- is fitted. with two speeds (inside gear), urlarged fire-box compensating gear, extra strong enlarged winding drum (loose on shaft for overhauling rope without working engine), \ and 400 yards of steel wire rope for use in j winding machine when required, and for drain-ploughing purposes. It has specially ! constructed tender, roomy inside, low at top for getting in fuel, and high off ground at bottom ; longer and stronger rope-guide iollors, improved couplings, large single-head lamp, and other improvements ; injector as well as pump, water-lifter, and complete outfit, being specially adapted for thrashing, chaff-cutting, and drain-ploughing and general farm work. The 'thrasher has a patent drum and special grass-dressing apparatus, extended straw-shakers (14ft long), extra large corn-screen, smutter spout at back of machine, separate back blast, screw brakes, oil nips from top of shakers, and patent grease oups, as well as oiling arrangements. A 6-h.p. traction engine constructed on much the same lines as the 8-h.p. is also catalogued, with a 4ft drum thrashing machine of like construction to the 4ft 6in machine. There is also catalogued a 7-h.p. portable engine, 4-h.p. and 5-h.p., which are so well known as to scarcely call for a detailed description. A r:ew style of portable engine, known as the " Britannia," is also shown in two sizes — viz., 4/5-h.p. and 5/6-h.p. The special feature of these is that they have circular fire-boxes surrounded by water, and are long enough to take in long lengths of firewood. The firegrates are also suitable for burning lignite cr coal. Although a cheaper type of portable, the work put into them is equal to that of the ordinary portable engine. There is alsoa I so catalogued one of Messrs Marshall's patent safety self-feeders, which are so well "and favourably known here. Messrs Marshall's machinery was awarded the Grand Prize at the Paris Exhibition — viz., for- portable, vertical, horizontal, and compound engines, steam r<pad-rollers, and thrashing machines. Their traction engines and thrashing; machines

were also awarded the Gold Medal at the j Oliristchurch show for best engine and ma- • fihine on ground. Messrs Nimmo and Blair have this year a larger exhibit than visual; in fact, it is the best display this" firm has yet made at the J summer show. Their stand has a frontage of some 70ft, and is mainly occupied by implements, but in their tent they have also a choice , display of their " Standard " seeds and maj nures. Amongst the seeds the visitor will i be most impressed by their samples of rye- j grass, both Pacey's " Evergreen " and Poverty I Bay, the latter being especially a beautifu 1 seed. The cocksfoot is also very good, while the clovers would do for exhibition any whore. I The white clover and the alsyke are both of very fine appearance, while the cowgrass is a bold, well-coloured sample. These seeds 1 being all colonial-grown, give splendid eyi- t dence of what this country can produce. ' There is also a good display of the " Stan- ; dard " - manures, for wHich this firm is now ; famous, those shopn comprising all the leud- " ing varieties. In implements the pride of place is", of course, taken by the "Planet Jr " machines, a very large number of which aie j shown. Chief amongst them are the univer- ', ■sal cultivator^ convertible into "a three-furrow ' ! drill plough," and the horse-hoe, the latest pat- . terns of which are 'shown. The hand iua- i ■ chines are all shown at work, and after "teeing" the rapid manner in which the various ' -operations of preparing the ground, sowing the seed, hoeing, 'weeding, etc., are performed „it is a matter for. wonder that there are &o . many persons who still prefer the okMabori- ' t ous methods of working. A machine which ( is 1 attracting a good deal' of attention amongbt'; farmers is the "Pennsylvania" grain, "seed," l and manure drill. This is a new machi'ie | to New Zealand, and this is the first occasion . on which it has been exhibited in Ota,;o. | ( Messrs Nimmo and Blair, who are the local agents, claim it is the simplest and the strongest of all drills. There is not a single gear, pinion, or change-wheel % on it, their places being, taken by one lever. The ma- ! nure-box being very low, no difficulty is ex- j perienced in filling it. Furthermore .; he ' drill being made specially .for New Zealand requirements will be foundi.to, be -certain to __give satisfaction. N Stovrie!s combined nclger and cultivator is another machine on lljis ' stand which should attract a lot of attention. ■ It is a two-drill machine, and not only sows the manure and the seed at one operation, but also makes the -drills at the same time. Pcrkin's patent bag-lifter seems to be a great labour-saver, and is simplicity itself, and.ap- j pears to do its work perfectly. "'Another new machine in this stand is Mprgan's patent spad- , ing and disc harrows. The knives on the ; spading harrows are of a" new pattern, and p give evidence of being able to do .excellent | worlc. It should certainly commend itself to farmers whose land requires an implement of this sort. The. rest of the stand is taken c up^'with- ploughs of. various patterns; including " Hillside " and other implements if a ! like kind. Altogether the exhibit is one of the most varied.and interesting on the ground. Tothill, Watson, and Co., 2 Crawford- street, Duriedin; have 'a- very -extensive display of' implements to supply, agricultural require-, ments, many of them being quite new, .and .thoroughly adapted to meeting the wants of farmers. T^he Jones patent lever binder. ; manufactured by the Piano Company, looks as if perfect — it has 'so, few parts, and' these work on an entirely new principle in binders. ! The knotter consists of 16 pieces, the smallest number yet attained, and is said to do perfect work. The lever is unique as applied to binders, and does away with cog wheels and springs, simplyfing the farmer's worlc. The fly wheel — quite new — is applied j to ease the draught and to keep the knives and ' elevators clear. The transport is easily fixed, J there being no bolts or nuts to bother with. ! Farmers should, before ordering a binder, inspect the Jones lever, and also the mower and hayrake. Gait's celebrated drain plough attracts the attention of those who want a strong j thoroughly reliable machine to make- a good j drain in wet land. -W. Gardiner and Co.'s (of Mataura) implements, for which Tothill, Watson, and Co. are sole agents, are nicely got up, and find favour everywhere, being well liked. They have on view two drill, one digger plough, and also two sowing machines for turnips, etc.. Tothill, Watson, and Co. have recently acquired the agencies for the " Union " oil and gas engine, ' a very useful one being on the ground driving the lever binder and other machinery. They have a Garside's spray-pump — now well known — on view, and arboriculturists should 1 see it and judge of its merits. The same firm i have an interesting display of samples of Sut- . ton's seeds and Islington fertilisers, for which they are sole agents in Otago and Southland. Messrs Morrow, Bassett, and Co. have again an exceedingly attractive display of all kinds of machinery and implements necessary for the cultivation of the soil, and ofvthe harvesting of the produce thereof v First on the list of their exhibits stands, as it has done for years, the world-renowned, ever-reli-able, and favourite M'Cormick reapej.- and binder, a harvesting machine which has .had a remarkably successful and unchecked career of nigh on to 70 years, and which stands as unrivalled to-day as it did in the most palmy periods of its great popularity when the New , Zealand and Australian grain-growers scarcely j ever thought of buying any machine unless it had the hail-mark of M'Cormick indelibly i stamped on every part of its mechanism. The 1898-99 machines were so admirably adapted to New Zealand requirements that it has not been deßmed necessary to make any material alteration in the construction of those now to hand for 1900-1901. Still there are a few minor improvements which experts admit are all in the right direction. The knife sections have been made deeper, and an extra speed added to greater cutting power in dealing with the heavy crops of Otago and Southland. A still further improvement has been made in the binder. Additional strength and rigidity has been added to the frame, and the machine as a whole is just about as great a mechanical triumph as the heart of grain-grower pud harvest contractpr pould wish. In,proof of the great popularity which the M'Cormick reaper and binder still holds, it may be stated that the sales last year all

over New Zealand and Australia exceeded those of any previous sea a, while, judging; by the way in which orders sre again coming! in, a still higher record will be established for, 1900-1901. Details of the lrng list of honours won by the M'Cormack would fill up many, columns of space ; but just here brief mention might be made that at the Canterbury A. and P. Association's Jubilee show, at which there was the greatest display of machinery ever seen in the Australasian colonies, the I M'Cormick was awarded a special silver medal | for general excellence, the judges being Professor Scott and Mr R.- Tout, agricultural manager for John Grigg, Esq., owner oi j Longbeach, one of the largest and best farms in the world. Various improvements have also been made in the reapers and mowers j exhibited. Various sizes of reapers and ( mowers are shown, and close by* are hayrakes, ■ broadcast seed sowers, adjustable steel lever , harrows, Mawson's patent lifting jack, root : pulpers and slicers, patent *steel horse collars', , and cart saddles, horse hoes and cultivators, sets of handy garden tools, corn crushers, " cider mills, samples. of binding twines, oik, * | high and low wheel lawn mowers, and many " j other requisites for farjn, station, orchard; t garden, and lawn. The .firm, has also -a nice display, of the' famous Sterling bicycles, both ;' chain and .chainless, and- with J and. without i,the latest improvement— the "free" wheel. . The Sterling machine -is '> now becoming as - popular - with cyclists as the M'Cprmick reader and -binder is vwith the grain-grower ; and -justly so, for it" is a remarkably durable ; machine,- beautifully- finished Jn every part, ! and runs as easy, true,' and as\ noiseless as one can possibly, imagine. . Numbers' of 'instances j could be cited' in- which 1000 and up, to 2000 miles have been put up without an accident lof any kind occurring. The writer has a i Sterling on which he has ridden considerably ! over 2000 miles, over all sorts and conditions of roads, without the slightest accident occurring beyond one small nuncture. and without its having" cost a single penny for repairs. The tyres are still in good order, and should be good for another 1000 miles, while all the j other wearing parts appear to be as good as 1 when the machine first left the makers' and finishers' hands. The; Sterling is most' appropriately named, and like the bards' celebrated | brook, it appears to be made to go on for ever. " , . '. The Southland Implement and Engineering Company's exhibits increase in variety, and utility year after year, and from comparatively small beginnings they now take , front rank with manufacturers of farm and j station implements and machinery in the colony. This year the company's Dunedin agents have grouped' together a most attractive display .of the famous " Colonial " . drills, " Colonial " patent all-steel disc harrows, "Colonial-" ploughs, hillside ploughs, seed cleaners, drill ploughs, and corncrushers. The " Colonial " 15-coulter grain , and manure 'and turnip drill is really the fdiall (with * many * recent ' improvements) which, .assisted irT a very material degree' to give the company a high reputation for thes manufacture , of drills, and is a smaller-drill-,to the one which", came out on top with $\e only-gold medal, at the big field trial, -held' under the auspices of the' Canterbury Agricultural and "Palftoral Association two "years ' ago. A detailed description' of this machine has been 'previously given, arid since -then it ( - has'more; than ' fulfilled-' all that wag, then; predicted- that such "a drill would* accomplish. > - It was then a new aspirant for grain and root-growers' favour, and has gone on uv> creasing in popularity ever since. The company has now brought out another implement much smaller in dimensions, but one which is destined to gain equally extensive * sales. The new drill, which but a few weeks back was on the company's stocks at Invercargill, is the "Colonial" patent rotary disc ridger, for forming drills and sowing manure and seeds air one operation. By a very ingenious contrivance the great bulk of .the manure desired to be sown is deposited in the ground immediately underneath ridges " raised 'by two pairs of rotary discs, which earth up the ridges, a.nd part of the manure is deposited "just under the surface of the soil and immediately i alongside the seed which is being sown, both the seed and manure being effectually earthed and covered. This new combined ridger and drill has been subjected to some severe tests in Southland, and has won the " admiration of the hundreds of farmers who have watched its operations with the keenest interest and satisfaction. The second chief feature on the Southland Implement Company's stand is the Osborne reaper ' and binder, Osborne mowers, Osborne seeddumping hayrakes, Osbdrne peg-tooth harrows, spring-tooth cultivators, horsehoesj Orbit oil, etc. "The Osborne machines were amongst the first .which were imported into New Zealand,- and in the early days they Held their own in many a hardly-contested field trial, always making excellent work in any condition of crop. Then for - a time they practically dropped out of the -New Zealand market, but came again later »with vast improvements and simplifications in mechanism, and to-day they rank amongst the best reapers and' binders in the '-market: The -present agents state that they' had a, very big season for them last year, and this season orders are being doubled. The Osborne spring-tooth cultivators are~also meet' ing with a largely-increasing demand, and do excellent work on any class of land. Taken as a whole, the Southland Implement Company's exhibits are well worthy of the closest inspection, and so popular are their own special manufactures becoming that very large additions are now being made to their works in Invercargill in order to find room for the large amount of the newest and most up-to-date machinery which they find necessary to cope with the big demands of their rapidly-increasing trade. The company's Dunedin depot is in Crawford street, at the stores of the Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association, who are the chief agents for Otago. D. and W. Gibbs, of London, who are the donors of the 30 guinea cup being competed for by the merino section of the sheep classes at this show, have an exhibit of their famous sheep dips, of which -there are three

varieties — viz., powder (poisonous, in 101b tins), liquid (poisonous and non-poisonous, in 'buckets), all of which were introduced in Otago for the first time last season, and met with a most favourable reception from }eading_ flock-masters, from whom large and Increasing orders ' are expected this season. Messrs Gibbs also show a quantity of their celebrated disinfectant, fqr which they find a steadily-increa3ing demand. These exhibits bear' the inscription "Established 1712 " and " Contractors to H.M. War Office and Admiralty." 'The Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association are the firm's sole wholesale agents for Otago. H. W. Shacklock has again a large display of the "Orion" kitchen ranges shown in & tent on the ground. This firm has made a specialty of range 3 for a number of years, and the display now made consists of an assortment of ranges for various' purposes, from the smallest cottage range to the large hotel size. The ranges have been designed with a view to economy in fuel, adaptability * to wood and the use of the great varieties of coal — both imported and local — that are in, use in the various parts of the colony;

also durability and ease in management.

That these results have been obtained may 'be inferred from the large number of these ranges that are in use and giving satisfaction all over the colony. The annual sales Hi ways show a substantial increase. The " Orion " ranges shown are all portable, and 'will work anywhere if they are only fitted with sufficient stovepipe. Some of those on view are fitted with tiled covering, which adds very much to their appearance, and at the same time permits of the range being kept clean much easier. Others, again, are specially fitted to burn wood, which they ' will take in very long pieces. The exhibit is well worth visiting, for the ranges are up to date in every respect. The Singer Manufacturing Company, makers of the well-known sewing machines, are exhibiting family machines of various styles, and also some exquisite art and drawn threadwork executed on the ordinary machine; no extra appliances being used except a frame in which the material is held taut.

The number of uses a Singer machine may be put to apart from ordinary household work in a highly artistic direction is wonderful. Some beautiful floral designs in sunRowers and cactus and in drawn threadwork ixe shown, and the results obtained .are of a high-class character. The lady expert who is working the machines asserts that the veriest tyro may learn to execute this work, Instruction being given free to all purchasers Df the Singer machines. The lady visitors to the show are strongly recommended to, give the Singer tent a call, as it will be time well ipent. The exhibit of Kempthorne, Prosser, and Do. is one that should interest farmers. The artificial manures manufactured at their chemical works, Burnside, are now^ so well known throughout the 'country 'that Cjomment is almost unnecessary. . Amateur gardeners will find at the firm's tent convenient sized

bags of manure for the flower and vegetable plots. The " K.P." clip is prominently shown in a tank, giving those interested an opportunity of examining the quality of the article. The makers claim that the " K.P." dip, while killing ticks and all vermin on the sheep, improves the quality of the wool. Kemp's patent sheep " branding liquid is worthy of notice by flockmasters, for with it sheep can be branded when wet, and, moreover, the brand entirely disappears in the scour. "K.P." disinfecting fluid, linseed oils, " K.P." rabbit poison, Slesinger's veterinary preparations, jpecial bones for poultry, and numerous other jines form the balance of this enterprising Srm's exhibit. Brinsley and Co. ai'e this, year showing six •'Champion" ranges of various sizes. ' As ,4isual, their exhibit is well got up, all the Vanges being" nicely finished and the workmanship good. The " Champion " range can be used as an open fireplace, the whole of the front opening out for this purpose. The firebox can be" regulated to various sizes for the use of different kinds of coal. All the ordinary ranges are fitted with a movable back

to the which can be taken out when wood is being used, and besides this, there is a pocket at the back of the firebox which admits of long wood being burned, and the whole firebox can be made much deeper for this purpose. The boilers are all made of strong copper, tinned inside. The internal parts of the ranges are all made of cold rolled steel, therefore they should heat quickly, and at the same time retain a good even heat. The draught is so induced that the heat from the' fire can be made to pass right round the oven. The contrivances for cleaning are complete and simple. These ranges are quickly coming into favour, and the makers state that they have a difficulty in supplying the demand for them. There is one range on show with cast-iron coving, and one with tiled coving, both of which add to the appearance of the exhibit. This exhibit is well worth inspecting, being quite up to the makers' high standard. Messrs A. Moritzson and Co. , as agents for the Sintz Engine Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, TJ.S.A., exhibited a 10-h.p. stationary oil engine, for which the makers claim that it is the lightest, most compact, and most easily worked engine of its class yet put on the market. It is also said to compare favourably in regard •to price with other makes. To the uninitiated, however, the principal advantage of this engine is that it requires no preliminary heating, but is started instantly by means of a' powerful electric spark. The engine is in charge of Mr Leitz, expert from the Sintz Company's works, and is seen to advantage in supplying the power for the Massey-Harris Company's exhibit.

Barningham and Co. are showing a large variety of their "Zealandia" and other ranges, with, their latest improvements for burning coal, lignite, and wood; also a large number of handsome ranges fitted up with tile covings and plate racks, which go to make a very bright display. They are also showing ranges in full working order, one of these heating a large cistern of water in a short time, and another showing how they can be used for open fire purposes without smoke or dust. This is one of their specialties, and must make a kitchen look very cheerful on a cold day, a bright fire being exposed. The class of work is up to the firm's usual high standard.

The Walter A. Wood Company, for whom the New. Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, hold the sols agency for New Zealand, are well to the fore as usual with one of the largest exhibits ever displayed on the Dunedin Show ground, of harvesting seeding, and other machinery, consisting of " Farmers' Favourite " grain and' manure drills, Bristow's patent turnip seeder — noted for its accuracy and simplicity, — reapers, mowers, hay-rakes, ■potato-diggers, "Hercules" cultivators, '' Hinemoa" 17-tine cultivators, "Hinemoa" horsehoes, cattle dehorners, horse-clippers, "Daisy" churns, rotary disc ploughs, stump jump plougns, hillside ploughs, etc. The most conspicuous exhibit is their new improved wide-open rear . reapers and binders, one of which is shown in motion, elevating, tying and delivering neatly-bound sheaves in a manner satisfactory to the most exacting. Other prominent parts are the overhanging packer, self-locking pitman, patent carrying spring, spring balance reel, and automatic bundle-sizer. The_ Walter A. Wood Company have improved this machine from jyear to year, to suit the requirements of the New Zealand farmers, and this season's machine is still further improved for cutting ryegrass, whereby it is -claimed that one-half the cost of the machine can be saved in harvesting 100 acres. This binder was awarded the silver medal at the Christchurch Agricultural Show. The next machine on the stand is the tubular steel mower ; they also show the tubular steel mower fitted with back delivery attachment, which practically gives the farmer two machines in one. These mowers have made quite a reputation among the New Zealand farmers. The hayrakes shown are eitner hand or horse dump, and are interchangeable for one or two horses. The company also hold the sole agency for the "Farmers' Fa-vourite" grain drills, one oi v/hich is shown in motion, It is claimed

for this machine that it will successfully sow all kinds of grain, ceas, beans, buckwheat, maize, mangolds, linseed, rape, turnip, grassseed, and manure. This drill is fitted with Bristow's patent turnip sower, and was awarded the highest prize obtainable, *he gold medal, at the 'Christchureli Agricultural Jubilee Show, November, 1900. The " Hinemoa" potato-digger attracted a considerable amount of attention. The wheels can, be adjusted to ariy width of drill, special screw swivel for adjusting depth of drills, vertical end mould-boards, which are adjustable. This altogether is a very clever machine, and will supply a long-felt want. m Another machine on the stand is the "Hercules" spring tine cultivator, which can be fitted with twitch and thistle cutters. This machine has proved by the increasing demand, and the number of unsolicited testimonials, that there is a great future before it. Page's lever wire-strainer is also shown to advantage. This very useful implement is becoming very popular, the Government having ordered a large number of them in preference to any other. There are also several "Daisy" churns shown, which are fitted with ball-bearings, the first of the kind ever exhibited here. The Barton and Gillette clipping machine is an entirely new device for clipping horses. It also came in for a fair share of patronage. The company also have on view a very neat exhibit of grain and small seeds, which was greatly admired by the general public. A new cream separator is also exhibited— the Crown "" — which is of the very latest design and just introduced from Sweden. The simplicity, clean skimming, ease of cleaning, and small cost of repairs are all points which attract users. Not the least point in its favour is the moderate cost of the separator, which we understand is the cheapest in the market. It will be interesting to intending purchasers to know that the " Crown " holds the record, having beaten all others at the Maidstone Show in England, for clean skimming. This machine was awarded the Grand Prix at the Paris Exhibition, and has obtained 10 first prizes throughout Europe withm the last few weeks.

Andrews and Beaven exhibit their wellknown specialties— chaffeutters and seed cleaners. In chaffeutters they exhibit three machines. One, the "Empire," is the largest, most powerful, and complete chaffcutter and bagger that has hitherto been shown on a New Zealand show ground. In this machine the makers state that they nave combined every improvement in detail that their 25 years' experience of manufacturing chaffeutters can suggest. It is fitted with two pairs of feeding rolls, and in addition a feed web which works for the feeder at the bottom of the feed box, and always keeps it clear. In addition, the machine has a safety roller. In this the makers have anticipated the passing of an act in New Zealand equivalent to the English act, which compels all owners of steam chaffeutters to have them fitted with a safety arrangement, in view of the extra risks to machine owners under l the new Compensation Act. This improvement made by Andrews and Beaven is worthy of inspection by all machineowners. Another decided improvement in the " Empire " machine is the addition of springs to the travelling carriage, in order to avoid the excessive vibration when being hauled at quick rates on the road by traction engines. The machine is larger 'and the spindles, and gearing stronger than is usual in chaffcutters._ Altogether the machine is one that shoufd commend it to contractors. This machine was awarded the gold medal at Christchurch and the highest award of merit at Oamaru. The other, double bagger, is the smallest made by the firm, and is a strong, simple machine, at a price to bring it within the purchasing power of ordinary farmers. A small hand-power machine is suitable for small farmers just making a start. Two seed cleaners are exhibited, which, by the evidently good work put in them, ,and the number of riddles supplied with them, should be very useful machines to those farmers who desire clean crops. These machines are guas9Afceed by the

makers to be capable of cleaning everything a farmer grows — from beans to clover — and to make a good sample. A machine for turning seconds and thirds into meal for feeding pigs, cows, etc., should be desirable machine to have, and be the means of destroying large quantities of weed seedc. Andrews and Beaven's patent feed is fitted to the corncrusher shown by them, and is said to greatly increase the quantity the machine will put through. A useful root slicer and finger piece cutter is also shown. P. and D. Duncan have a- good show of implements. What they laok in quantity they make tip in. quality, both style and finish being up to the firm's usual standard. Their spring tine cultivators, "which are recognised throughout the colony as being one of the best implements of the kind, are shown, in both heavy and light machines. Combined grain, manure, and turnip drill, as well as one fitted up for turnips and rape, with their improved manure, feed, and two-ridge drills, are also shown. Their massive swamp plough attracts a deal of atten- - tion, and has proved a most useful implement in breaking up rough swamps, and possesses great advantages over the ordinary plough. Three-furrow stubble plough, double and single-furrow, and set of disc harrows complete their exhibit. Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Dunedin, have a tent to the right of the main avenue where they exhibit samples of their famous "Challenge" manures and "Challenge" seeds, "Highland" sheep dip, etc. This firm have again this season increased their, manure works by N the erection of new machinery, this step being necessary to enable them, to satisfactorily undertake -the increased demand for 'their fertilisers. In this stand can 'be seen samples of " Challenge " turnip manure, " Challenge " • superphosphate, "Challenge" bonedust, "Challenge" potato manure, " Challenge " grain manure, Lady Elliot guano, and Thomas's phosphate meal ("Star" brand). The latter has been imported to considerable *ftxtent by this firm this season,. Owing to the scarcity of bones it was thought that farmers would avail themselves of this cheap form of prosphoric acid, which enriches the ground in much the same way as bonedust. lil the United Kingdom and the Continent it is used very extensively for all descriptions of crops, and should only require to be thoroughly tested by New Zealand agriculturists to .be taken up enthusiastically by them, and used to a very large extent, instead of bonedust, at double the price. In seeds, Wright, Stephenson and Co.' are not behind hand, they having taken first awards at the late winter show for nearly every one of their exhibits. This branch of their business has so increased that they contemplate shortly erecting the latest and most complete grass and clover cleaning machinery. The " Highland " sheep dips, which are so widely known and extensively used throughout New Zealand, also take a conspicuous place in this tent, as also do Ford's lung- worm mixture, Robertson's balsam for stock, etc. The Ajax Manufacturing Company, who amongst other products, make a specialty of wool Fcour, exhibit this in two qualities— one particularly adapted for woolgrowers, shippers, fellmongers, and others, and another more suitable to the requirements of woollen' mills, etc. In addition they show goods for- domestic uses, as -washing powders, compound, renovators, etc., all well and tastefully packed. Side by side with these are shown samples of wools of various descriptions, both in the rough state and as appearing after treatment by washing and by scouring. ' In their wool scour the company claim to have produced a simple and cheap commercial article, which does its work perfectly without the use of any adjunct other than the water employed. A. Billens, Christchurch, exhibits the Renboy automatic sheep and sack brand, a simple and effective contrivance for the work it is intended to do. The machine consists of a hollow metal cistern about 9in long, which holds the branding fluid and acts as a handle at the same time. A tap at one end allows the fluid to pass through the brand of felt letters cased in sheet steel on to the sheep of sack it is desired to brand. As a saver of branding material and of time the machine appears to have many advantages over the old method of doing the work, and a practical exhibition of its working at the stand yesterday created much interest, and met with the approval of many practical men. Geo. A. Harper has a fine display of several of the latest models of the patent Anchor vibrating, hand, and treadle sewing machines ; also an exhibit of the well-known Wiesner piano, patent wire folding bedsteads, etc. ' ' [Notices of other exhibits will appear in to-morrow's issue.] The sections "judged yesterday, and the awards made, are as follows : — CATTLE. SHORTHOENS. Judge: Mr W. Dunlop (Southland). Bull, three years or over. Six entries— J. Gow (Mosgiel) 1, J. W. Blair 2, J. and J. Miller 3. Bull, yearling. Two entries — J. and J. Miller (Maungatua) 1, J. W. Blair 2. Cow, four years or over. Five entries— J. Blair (Outram) 1, W. Waddell 2 and 3. Heifer, three years. Two entries — J. and J. Miller 1, W. Waddell 2. Heifer, -ftyo years. One entry — W. "nvaddeil (Waikaka Talley) 1. Cow and two of her progeny. One entry — W. Waddell 1. Champion bull — J. G-ow's (Mosgiel) Eoan Peer. • Champion .cow — J. W. Blair's (Outram) Bella. POLLED ANGUS. Judge: Mr W. Blackley (Acton). Bull, three years or over. One entry— R. and A. Officer (Fairfax) 1. Bull, two years. Two entries — Murray, Roberts, and Co. (Gladbrook) 1' and 2. Bull, yearling. Two entries — Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2. Cow, four years or over. Four entries — Murray, Roberts, and Co. (G-ladbrook) 1 and 2, R. arid A. Officer 3. Heifer, three years. Two entries — Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2. Heifer, twc years. Two entries — Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling. Two entries — Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1 and 2. Champion bull — Murray, Roberts, and Co.'s Mistral. Champion cow — Murray, Roberts, and Co.'s Merry. Maiden 4th. A.YRSHIKES. Judge: Mr Allan M'Kerrow (Hampden). ' Bull, three years or over. One entry — P. Ireland (Goodwood) 1. Bxill, two years. Two entries — R. and T. Mills (Milton) 1, J. Mears 2. Bull, yearling. Four entries — Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1 and 2, P. Ireland 3. Cow, in milk, four years or over. Four enties — P. Ireland (Goodwood) 1, Archibald Ewing 2, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 3. Cow, in calf, four years or over. Three entries — Archibald Ewing (Roslyn) 1, P. Ireland 2 and 3. ■ Heifer, in vai\h, three years. Three entries—

Mrs K. B. Ferguson (Waitati) 1 and 3, P. Ire*" land 2. ; Heifer, dry, two years. Three entries— Mra X B. Ferguson (Waitati) 1 and 2, P. Ireland 3. Heifer, yearling. Three entries — Mrs K. B« Ferguson 1, P. Ireland 2 and 3. Cow and two of her progeny. Two entries—* P. Ireland (Goodwood) 1, Mrs K. B. Fergusor( M, ' Champion bull — P. Ireland (Goodwood). Champion cow — Mrs K. B. Ferguson's (Wa£« tati) Lady. ALDERNEY OR JERSEY. - Judges: Mr W. Blackie (East Taieri), and' Mfc W. Jaffray (East Taieri). ,*i v } l > an y a ge. Three entries— F. Hellye]} (Highcliff) 1, J. Hooper 2, A. Quartier 3. Bull, two years. Two entries— F. Helly* 1, J. Hooper 2. Champion certificate for bulls— F. Hellyer. Champion certificate for cow— Jas. Hooper. DAIRY CATTLE. Judges: Messrs Walter Blackie (East Taieri) ■ and W. Jaffray (East Taieri). ' Cow, m milk or in calf. Three entries— F. Hellyer (Highcliff) 1, William Townley 2, P. Ireland 3. Heifer, not exceeding three years, in milk or! m ° al |i Two entries— W. Stewart (Tomahawk) 1, F. Hellyer 2. • - Champion animal in class— N.Z. and A.l** Company. PAT CATTLE. Judges: Messrs D. Murray (Pukerau) and X* Bain (Temuka). Bullock, any age. Six entries— N.Z. and. A. Land Company (Clydevale estate) 'l, 2, andPair bullocks, .any age. Three entries— N.Z. and A.L. Company 1, William Patrick ' 2. S. . G-arforfch (Christchurch) 3. .- • Steer, two years old. • One entry— William Patrick 2. ' ' Heifer, two years old. Two entries— S. Garforth (Christchurch) 1, W. Patrick 2. SHEEP. merino (fine combing). Judge: H. Ford (Timaru). Ram above 30 months (open). 'Four entries — Watson Shennan 1 and 2.' Earn above 18 months and under 30 months (bred in New Zealand). 'Two entries— Watson Shennan 1 and 2. . Ram, above 30 mouths. Five entries — W« Shennan 1, 2, and 3. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. Four entries — W. Shennan 1 and 3, R. M. Turnbull 2. Ram, under 18 months. Five entries— R, M. Turnbull 1, W. Shennan 2 and 3. Two rams, under 18 months. \Four. entries—* R. M. Turnbull 1 and 2, W. Shennan' 3. Dry ewe, above 18 months.' Five entries — R. M. Turnbull 1 and 2, W. Shennah.3. . Two ewes, under 18 months. Six entries—* R. M. Turnbull 1 and 2. W. Shennan 3. Charflpion certificate for best ram over 18 months — Watson Shennan. Champion certificate for best ewe over IS months— R.'M. Turnbull. President's prise of £5 5s for best rnerinqj ram bred by exhibitor — W. Shennan. merino (strong combing). / Jiidge: F. Smith (MonaVale). Ram, above 30 months, Two entries — Watsoit Shennan 1. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months - (bred in New Zealand). . One entry— W. Shen- . nan. Ram, above 30 months. Two entries — W, Shennan 1 and.* 2. Ram, above 18 months and tinder 30 months* ' Two entries — W. Shennan 1. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries — W# • Shennan 1 and 2. / ' ' Dry ewe, above 18 months. Three entries— ; W, Shgnnan 1 and "2. " ' ' Two -ewes, under 18 months. Two entries — »• W. 'Shennan 1 and 2. Champion certificate for best ram over IS months — W. Shennan. Champion certificate for best ewe for 18f months — W. Shennan. BORDER LEICESTERS. Judge: A. Murdoch (Riversdale). Ram, above 30 months. Two entries — Little Bros. 1 (83 points), J. S. Holmes 2 (77). Ram, above 18 and under 30 months. On© entry— J. S. Holmes (79). Ram, under 18 months. Three entries — J. S» Holmes 1 (84), Little Bros. 2 (72) and 3 (64). Two rams, under 18 months. Two entries-^-Little Bros. 1. -.■ > Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. Three entries — J. S. Holmes 1 (81), Little Bros. 2 (79) and 3 (70). - Ewe, under 18 months." Two entries — J. S. Holmes 1 (87), Little Bros. 2 (74). Champion certificate for best ram over IS months — Little Bros. Champion certificate for best ewe over IS~months — J. S. Holmes. ENGLISH LEICESTERS. _ ; Judge: D. Maclaren (Timaru). Ram, over 18 and under 30 months. Two entries — A. Murdoch 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries — A*' Murdoch 1 and 2. Ewe, above 18 montHs, with lamb at foot.' Two" entries — A. Murdoch 1 and 2.-' ' Two ewes, above 18 months. One entry — A. Murdoch. Two ewes, tinder 18 months. One entry— A.Murdoch. - Champion certificate for best ram over ISmonths — A. Murdoch. Champion certificate for best ewe over IS months — A. Murdoch. LINCOLNS. Judge: D. Maclaren (Timaru). Ram, above 18 and under 30 months. Three entries — N.Z. and A.L. Company 1 and 2, J. S. Holmes 3. Ram, under 18 months. Three- entries— J. S. Holmes 1, N.Z: and A.L. Company 2 and 3. Two rams, under 18" months. One entry—* N.Z. and A.L. Company. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries— J. S. Holmes' 1, N.Z. and A.L» Company 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Three entries — J. S* Holmes 1, N.Z. and A.L. Company 2 and 3. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries-^* J. S. Holmes 1, N.Z. and A.L. Company 2. Champion certificate for best xam over 18, months — N.Z. and A.L. Company. Champion certificate for best ewe over 18 months — J. S. Holmes. BOMNEY MARSH. Jiidge: 'A. D. M'llwraith (Rakaia). Ram^over 30 months. Five entries — Bealey Bros. (97 points) 1; J. and J. Millar (84-J points) 2, Fulton's trustees (84 points) 3. Ram, above 18 and raider 30 months. Two entries — W. Johnston (87 points) 1, Fulton' 3 Trustees (69 points) 2. Rani, under 18 months. Eight entries-— Bealey Bros. (90 points) 1, J. and-J. Millar (87 points) 2, Bealey Bros. (78 points) 3. Two rams, under 18 months. Three entries-* Bealey Bros. 1, Watson Shennan 2. Two ewes, above 18 months, with lambs a£ foot. Two entries — Fxilton's Trustees 1, J. and J. Millar 2. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot* Four entries — J. and J. Millar (98 points) 1* W. Johnston (S3 points) 2, Fulton's Trustee* (77 points) 3. Ewe, under 18 months. Six entries — W. Johnston (91 points) 1, W. Shennan (90 points^ 2, J. and J. Millar (89 points) 3. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries—* _W. Shennan 1, J. and J. Millar 2. „ Champion certificate for best ram over IS months — Bealey Bros. Champion certificate for best ewe over 19 mouths— J, sa& J, Millar.

SHBOPSHIEE. • 1 s-^ „ Judge: R. Perry. I Ham, above 18 and under 30 months. One entry — Aitken and Seth Smith. " ! Earn, under 18 months. Four entries — Aitken and Seth Smith 1 and 2, Little Bros. 3. Two rams, under 18 months. Two entries — Aitken and Seth Smith 1, Little Bros. 2. Ewe, under 18 months Two entries — Aitken %jfa Seth Smith 1, Little Bros. 2. Two ewes, tinder 18 months. Three entries — liittle Bros. 1 and 2, Aitken and Seth Smith 3. Champion certificate for best ram over 18 naonths — Aitken and Seth Smith. Silver medal for best ewe over 18 months — Jjittle Bros. INBRED HM.TBBEDS. - Ram, above 18 and under 30 months. Two entries— J. Stringfellow 1 and 2. Bam, under 18 months. Three entries — J. Stringfellow 1, 2, and 3. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. One entry — J. Stringfellow. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries — J. Stringfellow 1 and 2. Champion certificate for best ram . over 18 .Gnbnths — J. Stringfellow>- 1 - Champion certificate for best ewe over 18 months — J. Stringfellow. -, - FAT SHEEP. ' Judge : D. Murray. Five crossbred wethers, any weight. Three entries— J. Tough 1, J/Ross 2, N.Z." and ArL. - Company 3. * Five wethers or maiden ewes, any breed or dross, most suitable for frozen meat trade, not j to exceed 1401b live weight. Two entries — J. j Ross I, "N.Z. and- A.L... Company 2. < | ",Five wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months, any breed or cross, to be shown in •wool, -and value of skin to be taken into consideration. Three entries — J. Tough 1, N.Z. and A.L. Company 2, J. Stringfellow 3. j Five Down wethers, any weight. Two en- . tries— W. Patrick 1, N.Z. and A.L. Company 2. | Five wethers, first cross merino ewes. One entry — W. Patrick. Five fat lambs. Six entries — A. Douglas 1 and 2. W. Patrick 3. D. W. Gibb's champion cup, value £30, for most points in sheep — W. Shennan. „ SECOND DAY— FRIDAY. _ The weather on Friday was somewhat disappointing. Several heavy showers fell in the morning and in the afternoon, compelling [ those on the park to geek shelter at the most j convenient spot until the sky once more • brightened up. But although the day was by no means promising the people turned out in | thousands, and rabs. trains, and trams had a , Very busy time in conveying them all to -the ' grounds. It is estimated that during the j afternoon there must have been close on j 15,000 people present, and anyone who looked \ on the immnse crowd on the terrace will be j inclined to conclude that the estimate is not j far short of the mark. The sum of £472 ■was taken t at the gates, which is £50 above the sum taken on ".People's Day" last jyear. Among the visitors were his Excellency the j Governor, the Hon. J. G. Ward (Minister of Railways), and Mr J. D. Ritchie' (Secretary of Agriculture). Upon his arrival shortly after 1 o'clock his Excellency was met by Mr T. Brydorse (bon. life governor of the society), Mr H. V. Fulton (president), and Mr A. Douglas (vice-president), arid at once escorted j to -a tent, in which he was entertained at luncheon by the society. "The Hon. J. G. Ward j (repesenting the Hon. T. Y. Duncan, Minister j of Lands and Agriculture). Mr J. A. Millar (senior member for Dunedin), Mr R. Cfrisholm (mayor of Dunedin), and Mr J. D. Ritchie (Agricultural department) we're also the guests of the society. All the arrangements for the day's programme were on a complete scale, and everything went smoothly. The judging of horses excited keen interest, not only amoner the exhibitors, but among the public, who followed the decisions very closely, many of the results being received with demonstrations of approval. The •parade of prize stock was a si<rht worth seeing. It was witnessed by bis Excellence the Governor, the Hon. Mr Ward, the officials of the society, and a very larere concourse of spectators. Although the cattle sections were somewhat limited, the exhibits^were of special merit, and more than passiner attention was bestowed upon the magnificent imported polled Ansus bulls, the property of Mpssrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. On the excellent display of draught horses favourable'oomments were freely made, and those who are supposed to know something of the merits of the class state positively that the exhibition was one that could not have been excelled on any showground in the Australian colonies. In the list of spppial prizes. ,it will be sppii that Mr Watson Shennan. of Conical Hills, is the winner of the nip, value £30, pwsentatl j ~ by Mr John Holmes (representative of Messrs D. VV. Gibbs. Limited) for the most points In sheep. Mr Shennan was the holder of the cup last year, and having now won it twice, it becomes his own property. Similarly, Mr R. Charters, having won Mr W. Patrick's £25 trophy for the -most points in brood mares last wav, and being the winner this year, the trophy now passes into his possession. The special prize for the exhibitor staining the most points in Avrsbires was won by Mrs K. B. Ferguson with 20 points, Mr P. Ireland beiner second with 19 points. The special prize of £5 5s for the most points in carriage and hackney horses was secured by Mr J. Jeffs, of Dunedin. with 14 points. Mrs Cutten, of Anderson's Bay. l>pin°' second with 10 points. The Dunedin Pipe Band (under the conductorship of Mr D. Henderson) was on the ground an the afternoon, and played a. number of spirited tunes with much accentance. We desire to tender our thanks to the nrpsfdflnt (Mr H. V. Fulton), the secretary (Mr E. F. Dubbie), and the speretary-assist-ant (Mr C. H. Campbell) for information and attention paid to our representatives. DRAUGHT HORSES. THe draught horses were, as usual, divided into two sections, representing the breeding and working classes.*"" In both sections there was a capital display, the quality of the exhibits also being, on the whole, decidedly ■ good. There were 62 entries in the breeding i classes, and 90 in the working classes, or a total of 152 entries, as against 126 at last year's show. There were four aged entires on view, the same horses being shown at the recent Taieri show. A , noteworthy fact in connection with the judging was that Agitator, who only took second prize at the Taieri. ' was yesterday placed first in - his class, and also carried offthe championship certificate, ■while Marechal Niel, the champion entire at the Taieri, did not" get a place at Tafrana Park. The Dunedin and the Taieri judges also differed in regard to Aiken Brae. . Yesterday he was given second prize, while a jweek ago he was not considered good enough 'to take a prize at all. Mr A. Douglas's General Buljer was the only three-year-old entire exhibited. The two-year-olds formed a fairly good class, the first prize going to Mr J. Cullen's Crown and Feather, who claims Lord Onslow for a sire. Mr W. Gardiner's Dr Bornbrook, who took second place in his fe&Mft at Oamaru, was again given the same

1 position yesterday. Of the three yearling colts exhibited, a colt sired by Crown Prince, shown by Mrs J. Isdale, was considered to bo : the best. He took second in his class at Oamaru recently. In the clas3 " mare with foal at foot " there were four entries, the animals all being fine specimens. The first prize went to Pearl — a splendid mare exhibited by Mr It. Charters. The dry mares were' also a remarkably fine lot. The pride of place was, however, given to Mr ft. Charters's well-known mare Herd Lassie, who repeated her performance of last year in carrying off the championship prize for the best draught mare on the ground. She was also first in her class at the Taieri. Another *nice mare owned by the same exhibitor was placed second yesterday ; while Mr Gardiner's Heather Jess, who took second pi'ize at Oamaru, got a ticket of commendation, an animal shown by Mr P. Bellue, of Gore, getling third place. The 1 * pick of the three-year-old fillies, -of which there were six, was considered by the judges to be Mr Charters's Bell's -Darling, bred by him from The 1 Mackenzie — Mountain Bell. The second ■ prize went to Mr J. Nimmo's Kate — a nice filly having" the 'imported horse Wallace for sire. The two-year-old and yearling fillies both. formed good classes, there being some very promising youngsters in each class. There were three entries in the class "pair of dry mares," Mr JR. Charters' s Herd Lassie : and Bell's Darling beating Heather Jess and Maggie M'Culloch, who .were first in the same , class at Oamanii Mr Charters had matters all his own way in ,the class "mare, and two of her progeny." ' The animals shown by him were, however, all fit to be seen in any prize ring. Pearl, Herd Lassie, and a foal 1 took the first prize. The best group of four ' Clydesdales was also shown by Mr Charters, their names being Pearl, Scotch Lassie, Herd | Lassie, and Bell's Darling, all of which appeared in previous rings as prize-winners. Mr W. Gardiner took second prize in that class with four splendid animals, while the I third placed group, which was shown by Mr Patrick, was also well worthy of a prize. ' The contest for the championship among the entires was between. Agitator, General Buller, sa\d Crown and Feather, the first-named, as has already been stated, being victorious. Herd Lassie, the champion mare, competed against two other mares shown by Mr Char- [ ters. Coming now to the working classes, ! the aged geldings were as good a lot as could :be seen in any ring, the judge* giving the pride of place to an animal shown by Mr J. Patrick. The three-year-old geldings, of which there were only three, were a very fair lot, and Mr J. Patrick took first prize with a nice pair of geldings. The same exhibitor also showed a capital team of three horses suitable for ploughing. There were 13 entries of town carriers' horses, which were a splendid lot, Messrs J. Speight and Co. taking first prize. In the class "pair of town carriers'^ horses (mares or geldings) " there -were eight entries, the animals all being exceptionally good working horses. Some very serviceable looking animals were to be seen among the spring-van and springI cart horses, but "the judges had a good deal j of difficulty in classifying: the exhibits, owing to the fact that a number of them were far too heavy for their class. The same remark apnlies to the milkmen's horses. Some capital working horses were shown, among, the coal merchants' horses, the first prize going j to a nice animal belonging to the Dunedin and Suburban Coal Company. CKKHIAGE HOESES. Forty entries came forward, as against fifty lust year. Tfce judges lost no time in beginning their duty, and it wss well they made an early start, for the quality of the contestants in this clasp and in other sections that came under their inspection was such that_ their time was fnllv occupied until well on in the afternoon. The carriage entries were exceedingly good animals for breeding purposes. _Mrs Cutten showed a very good pair of carriage horses, which took the coveted pink ticket from Mr J. Jeffs's couple by a few points. Dr Martin's) pair of waggonette horses were placed first in the next class, and again Mr Jeffs was within one or two points of flic winner. In the class fov bno-sy horses Dr Martin was asain successful. The horses, in the opinion of some of the experts, were rathev too big for the buegv class, but the iudges apparently did not hold that view. Mr Jeffs's pair were a little out of condition for show purnoses. The dog-cart horses brought out a field of thirteen, out of which Mrs Cutten' s entry was chosen for first honours, with the Land Compan3>;'s exhibit a close second. TMp class was an exceeding] v creditable one, and the poorest exhibit in it could not be called anything but a good horse. The single bue'gy hor.=©3 also made un a splendid lot, and comnetent iudsres averred that the animals were without doubt the best of their class ever shown in the ring. Mr J. Jeffs had a nice little four-in-hand team, which wa« awarded first prize without competition. The tandem teams were very fair. , hackneys. The iudcing in this eection commencpcl badly for the exhibitors. The entirp and the mare, the formei*' belonging to Air W. C. Palmer, Otakia. and the latter to Mrs Cutten, Anderson's Bay, were deemed by the iudcres to be unworthy of nrizes. The two-year-old and the yearling classes were but ordinary lots. The 14st hae'ks. on the other hand, were a tip-ton lot. the first-prize horse, the property of Mr B. H. Bisset, of Orari, beinof a very fine one. The iudges' remark on the class was : " A yery good cla<js of horses." The 11 pt hacks were nlso a surprisingly even and creditable lot. The first-prize winner, belonging^to Dr M'Kellar, of Dunedin, possessed a build and style that were much admired. The iudges' comment was: " A really fine class of horses, and a credit to any show ring." The ladies' horsss' class brought out seven contestants. The competition was keen, and the verdict of the judges ultimately went to Miss Rutherford, on the N.Z., and A.L. Company's stylish Zulu. BLOOD STOCK. Last year there were two entries ; this year there were three. Owners of blood stock, for some reason, do not seem disposed to bring their animals into the show ring. As at last year's show, Mr G. Huthven's Casket took first honours in the entire class, with Mr M. Allan's Mariner second. Only one mare came forward — Mr P. Barr's The Queen, — which the judges awarded a, first prize without hesitation. COBS AND PONIES. Forty-eight animals entered for the fix classes. The first three classes did not give the judges much trouble, but in the fourth contest — pony or gelding in harness — there i was a keen struggle between Messrs A. aiid J. i Imrie, of Mosgiel, and Mr O'Connor, of Timaru. After carefully weighing the merits of the animals, the Taieri exhibit was placed j first. The next class — pony mare or gelding i in saddle — also brought out some serviceable '• animals, of which Mr O'Connor's pretty little mare Minnie was rightly adjudged to be the best. Minnie is well known from Riverton to Christchurch, and has taken jjriges in manjc

rings. The boys' ponies" took a lot of judging. JUMPING CONTESTS, &c. The mounted rifle classes attracted a deal of attention. The. committee of the society, • recognising that there is a market for such J horses, and, with a view to encourage the' formation of mounted rifle corps, decided to offer a number of prizes for horses most suitable and adapted for mounted infantry corps. To place all contestants on an equal tooting, I they resolved that the entries should be judged j on the following lines : — Height, 14.3 hands i to 15.2 admissible, but most desirable 15 to j 15.1; colour, bay, brown, black, or dark ehestj j nut, white points undesirable. The animal , should be short-backed, well ribed up, with j strong, muscular loin and good quarters. I lieg-e should be clean and firm, with good { bone, joints fairly fiat, and good feet. The j horse should be a compactly-buiJt, muscular, ; good-boned, active animal, fit to carry 18et or ! 19st 20 to 25 miles per day, at an average pace ' Off six miles per hour, or to travel 30 or 40 miles occasionally at a good paco with 15st on his back. He must be thoroughly sound in ' wind, practically sound in limb, and abso- > lutely sound in his feet. Nineteen horses en- • tered the ring for the competition, and, after ' most critical inspection, the judges placed Mr ' J. Jeffs' s entry first, Mr E. 0. Gillies' s second, and Mr E. Wayne's third. Altogether, it was a very strong clas3, and every horse had ' jr.uch to commend it. The leaping matches provided some good sport to the public, and not a little amusement. .No ladies entered for the matches this year. The highest jump created most excitement. There was astruggle for first place between Mr Gardiner and Mr Reid, and eventually they were declared equal, their mounts negotiating sft lin safely, but failing at anything above that. Mr R. Mitchell was placed third. PIGS. The pigs which were judged yesterday, ' were a fairly well represented class! Competition was keenest in Yorkshires, but Berkshires were not so well to the front. The quality of the Yorkshire specimens was admirable, Mr J. Deans, of Kiccarton, who scored most, sending forward some really first-class animals. Messrs R. M. Dickson and J. Roxve, of Henley, were the only exhibitors of Berkshires; but the eight pigs they sent in between them were all typical examples of their breed. The Tamworths were also good animals -on the whole; but with the exception of Mr Rowe's the most of the exhibits were somewhat dark in colour. Ihe Tain worths' were the most numerously represented class, and attracted a good deal of attention generally. I CARRIAGES. | The display in carriages appears to become i year after year smaller, and is now reduced i to about a couple of exhibitors as a general thing. In years past it was no unusual thing to see a very large, space of .the show ground covered by handsomely finished traps, but makers haVe apparently of late come to the conclusion that the trouble and expense in- i volved in sending out their manufactures is scarcely justified.. _J. Robin and Co. is one of the two exhibitors, and shows a double buggy; fitted with 2000 mile axles, spring equalisers back and front, painted a rich lake, lined out with ' carmine, mountings silver. The firm also show a rustic cart, finished in natural wood, the body panels being uniquely and richly ' worked elm. The vehicle is fitted with long distance axles. The firm's patent Eureka two-seated roadster, with shifting seat, is a richly finished and stylish-looking trap, and ' a ladies' driving phaeton, with movable front seat and richly mounted with silver and fine buffalo trimmings, completes the exhibit. Among the several exhibits at Messrs Hordern and White's stand is a double-seated buggy, mounted on three springs, and having steel axles. The painting is a rich lake, picked out with carmine and black lines, and leather trimmings to match. The mountings are silver. A single-seated buggy, with Sarvern patent wheels and steel tyres, is a handsome piece of work, and the upholstering calls for special attention. The boot leather is made on a light steel frame, which pre- i vents the leather getting out of shape — a usual thing with the old style of making boot covers. The painting is chocolate, with gold and fine lines of vermillion. A station waggon, with both seats movable, is trimmed with leather, and has also steel axles and Sar- ' vern patent wheels. The painting is a dark green, relieved with orange and fine lines i of white. A road gig on Dennett springs, is ) built to balance one or more persons. The ! seat is moved by simply pressing the feet j against the foot rest provided. The gig is i fitted with patent wheels, and pulled from I the axle. The trimming and painting is of the best finish, as is usual with all the firm's work. IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, Etc. Donald Reid and Co. (Limited), as agents for Messrs .Huston, Proctor, and Co. (Limited), Lincoln, England, 'exhibit at woi'k a sft finishing threshing machine of their very latest design. Messrs Rueton and Proctor's i machines have made a name for themselves the world over, and although they have not , befor3 been exhibited in Otago, they are well I and favourably known in Canterbury. The thresher .is made on the very latest improved principal, and is specially adapted for use in New Zealand. The shakers and top and bottom shoes are worked on patent eccentrics, instead of cranks, and they have this great advantage, that they have no inside revolving bearings. The smutter wire casings are in sections, instead of all being in one piece. The road wheels are 8 inches wide, instead of 5£ inches, and are specially constructed for travelling over soft ground. The fore- I carriage is at the screen end of the machine, instead of at the shaker end. Thip arrange- j ment being particularly adapted when a trac- ! tion engine is used for moving the thresher from place to "place. In view of the heavy crops in New Zealand, the shakers are made of extremely hard wood, and are on the step principle. All the oiling can be dove on the outside, and. while the machine is in motion, thus minimising the risk* of accidents. The smutter for removing impurities from the grain is of improved design, and the equipment is complete in every detail. The machino deserves the special notice of farmers and others requiring machinery of this description. Howden and Moncrieff, seedsmen, exhibit a number of the "Iron Age" implements, embracing the cultivators and horsehoes, with the various attachments for working any drilled crop. In the firm's stand are the " Iron Age " combined cultivator and seeddrill, upon which several improvements have been made since last season ; the " New Model " seed-drill, which may be readily adjtisted to sow either on hill or flat, all seeds from the size of beans to turnips, or celery if required ; and the Hunter cultivator and horseshoe, an importation from Scotland, ' which is a strong and serviceable-looking machine with high commendations. Spraypumps are well represented. To grow fruit successfully growers have to wage war wilh the jnseol and fungoid pests, and the firm exhibit

a variety of pumps to suit all orchardists. Amongst them the "Pomona," which holds two first-class awards, and the "Up-to-date" and " Little Giant." Tanned netting for protecting fruit trees, oak spall baskets, •• and various other necessaries suited for the farmer and fruit-grower, are also shown. Schlaadt Bros, have a stand near the entrance the ground, on which they exhibit a couple of nice little saw benches, on which a number of attachments for various kinds ! of work could be fixed. Illustrations of what . coulu be done with these machines were given ! by Mr Schlaadt himself, and the experiments proved most satisfactory. j Clark Bros., Maheno, showed Perkin's '■ patent bag-lifter — a simple appliance that can be affixed to a dray or waggon, and by the aid of a horse will hoist bags of grain, etc., over the sides of the dray or on to a platform at the rate of 50 bags per ten minutes. The appliance is made of iron piping, and weighs 401b. G. H. Oatway shows several of the "Dux" ploughs, including single, double, and treblefurrow. He also shows the '" Blue Jay " j plough — double and treble-furrow. A " Dux " cultivator and a "Dux " set of harrows is also 'contained in Mr Oatway's stand, and all the implements bear the impress of strength and durability, besides possessing some admirable qualifications in the direction of utility. | The Chemical Union has catalogued IFison's fertilisers, Canary guano, " Union " disinfectant fluid, Fison's sheep dips, powder, and ■ liquid, the ""Salvia" eucalyptus powder, and the " Salvia " soaps, -washing, sanitary, arid toilet ; but tliese were apparently not on the ■ show ground. • . i Mackerras and Hazlett, who are agents for , Fletcher and Humphrey's golden apple cider, show in a small tent the beverage made by this j Christchurch firm., , The cider is '.shown in pint and quart bottles, and also in keg. j S. Bush has a small stand in which is displayed the " Midget " knife-cleaner. This little machine cleans both sides of the knives at once with the greatest ease, giving to the ! oldest cutlery a most beautiful burnish. By an arrangement in the top board the powder '. is automatically fed in just as required. The felt-pads always keep the powder in a loose state, and never become shiny, and, by their elasticity, burnish without grinding the knives. - | Hick, Swift, and Co. show a woolpress ' patented by Donald Donald, of Masterton, and which is claimed to be the most up-to- • date, compact, and powerful lever press in the market. Its chief advantages are the ease and quickness with which the pressing can be done (three men can press 60 bales of 4cwt each in a day), and its special facilities in sewing. The press weighs only. scwt, and can be taken to pieces in five minutes. On entering the gates of the show ground the first thing that strikes the eye is the large marquee erected by the Massey-Harris Company, and under Avhich their exhibit of bicycles is shown. The whole exhibit is very tastefully .arranged, and comprises a nice variety of Racers, Road Racers, and Roadsters in gents' machines, and also their wellknown lady's Model. The samples on view have' just been landed ex the s.s. Bushmills, and are "thus ' the very ' latest" of this progressive ' company's output, i They also show a machine -fitted with their | free-wheel attachment, which appears both j simple and effective. The device used acts not only as a free wheel or coaster, ,but also as a brake, whioh is set in operation by a slight back pressure of the pedals. The I company experimented very exhaustively with | every style of free wheel of any note placed on the market before adopting the Morrow hub and coaster, which they fit as their free wheel. The ladies' machines shown are fitted with the ordinary dress guard, and also with a gear case of very original design, which is very neat as well as very effective. Another improvement which considerably enhances the beauty of the machine and gives j it an appearance of rare finish are the oak I mud guards fitted to both wheels. .Both j 'AVestwood steel and wood rims are shown on I the bicycles on view, thus giving the pur- ] chaser a choice. The beautiful sweep of the j frame on the ladies' machines, which gives j ample room for the skirts to fall gracefully and enhances the appearance of all lad}' riders, | makes this machine a general favourite. The j manufacturers claim that their one aim has been to produce a machine which combines all the qualities of lightness, rigidity, and strength, together with simplicity and a minimum of friction, ttms entitling it to its well- I known name, " The Easy-running MapseyHarris Wheel." R. B. Denniston and Co, are again to the fore, showing a large assortment of their varied stock. It is made up of machinery, belting, lubricating oile^ brass work, wire ropes, bone mills, wastes,' antifriction metals, and numerous. other lines particularly interesting to those connected with the engineering" trade. 'The maoliinery display consists of engines, centrifugal pumps, duplex pumps, screw jacks, pulley blocks, Pickering governors, etc.. etc., by Tangyes and other good makers. The Lancashire patent belting is one of the conspicuous features of the exhibit, and too much cannot be said in its favour. It has stood the test of years, and held its own against all competitors. In the endless belts, the leather consists of an assortment of the best Scotch belting, and can be had either laced or hemp sewn, with or without

I rivets. Belt laces and belt fasteners are al?» i' on view. Three different qualities of laces j and six different kinds of fasteners. The oil 3 • i consist of samples of Scotch, American, and Russian manufactures. The firm draw special attention to Fleming's patent solidified oil, for -which it acts as -sole representatives for the whole of New Zealand. It is stated that; i there is a large and increasing demand for this cla-ss of oil. The brass work manufaci tured by Lawrance is second to none, and , the light feed lubricator, suitable for traction engines, is a beautiful piece of workmani ship. Our attention was also drawn to some very good samples of local manufacture. i Engine packings, wastes, bone mills, and anti- . friction motels, too numerous to mention, i are also shown to advantage. Last, but not least, come the wire ropes. The firm repre- , sent Messrs John Shaw (Limited), of Sheffield, and show a beautiful sample case, bearing the name of the maker, and containing no lesri than 27 different sizes, ranging from, to 4-inch circumference. These ropes have noßfebeen on the market for years, are in use throughout Otago on dredges, threshing mills, etc., and are giving the utmost , satisfaction wherever used. The above maker i makes a specialty of mining hauling ropes, and can produce numerous testimonials front , the leading mine managers. The appearance of the whole exhibit is excellent, and reflects . great credit on the firm's representative, Mr , j Lothitm. l k ! A very large and attractive display is made ' . , by Messrs Booth, Macdpnald, and "Co., of . ' Oliristehureh. One of the most noticeable of : ! one of their exhibits is their Shiel star ■ windmills. There is .absolutely no danger • in letting them run night and day, or in any I storm of wind. T»hey are so regulated that i when the wind is blowing more than eight miles- an hoiu the fane or tail swings round to the wheel, and an automatic brake on the fane grips the wheel and holds ; : it firmly. The firm makes them from 4ft i I up to 16ft. The firm is just completing a , large job for the Palmerston County Council with two 16ft mills for pumping up to their reservoir. The pumping capacity is 50,000 to 1 60,000 gallons per day. Another good thing • is their Queen all-steel disc harrows, where you can sit on the seat and regulate it to any cue at a moment. It can be taken to pieces or I put together in 3 minutes. They do a very ! large tiade in them. Their Carlyle wool presses need no comment. The firm's pressr , is well-known all over the Australasian colo1 niep. They have a good display of tha [ > Syracuse • cultivators —a . neat, handy \ i looking implement ; and, judging from the* : great number of testimonials written in their ; I favour by farmers — some in this district.— ' it would appear that the machine in a splen- ' i did implement for taking up couch, sorrell, 1 and grubbing up _ turnips after sheep, etc. Their superior hoe and diso ' , drill, which sow any kind of manure - or' . j any kind of seed, is a compact piece of work. I It is the leading drill in America and Australia. | lia. A great feature of this drill ' is the 1 agitators in the manure,, feed. Their" double-furrow ploughs, both medium and heavy, are well made and well finished. The firm claim they, are the lightest draught' ploughs on the market, always taking cham"i pion honours when competing with other I makers. They are' also showing Syracuse gar-" ! den ploughs, scrufflers, and light hoes and:j ridging ploughs; also their well-knownbroad- ! i cast force feed sower, 18ft wide ; also light j and heavy tine harrows. Taking this . firm's exhibit as a whole, it is one of the. 1 ' largest and the most attractive that this firm ! have ever shown in Dunedin-and speaks well for the enterprise of Messrs Booth, Macdonald, and Co. (Limited). ■ A new exhibit is that of Messrs Henry* , Bureon and Co., Ohristchurch, are wicker furniture manufacturers. There are some 50 tor 60 chairs on the stand, almost all different designs, in rattan and willow, with, various' , combinations of colour, which must be scent to be appreciated. The firm call themselves ' art wicker furniture manufacturers, and undoubtedly, .while art is the prominent feature* i in the whole exhibit, nothing that tends to [ comfort is sacrificed. The exhibit is practi-' ' cally a reproduction of one shown at the*' [ Ghristchureh Jubilee show, and there gained the firm the coveted honour of a silver medal. The whole of the exhibit has Jheen purchased | by Messrs A. and T. Inglis, aripns on sale bjr. / 1 them. ' ' In the prize list published yesterday it was ■stated that the New Zealand and Australian. Land Co. got second prize for fine crossbred wethers, any weight. The prizes in. that class were, however, awarded as follow : J. Tough 1. Jame3 Robs 2, the New Zealand ■ and Australian Land Company 3. HOESES. DU.VCTG.HTS (BBBBDING CLASSES). Judges : Messrs George Marshall (Balfour) and P. Shearer (Ashburton). Entire horse, four years old and over. Four, entries — W. Gardiner's Agitator 1, James Pat- • rick's Aiken Brae 2, B. Charters's The Mackenzie 3. ■ , Entire horse, three years old. One entryAlex. Douglas's General Buller 1. 'Entire horse, two years old. Five entries — ' J. Culleri's Crown and Feather 1, "W. Gardiner's Dv Hornbrook 2, E. Charters's Federation 3. Colt, -yearling. Three entries — J. Isdale 1, A. Bannatyne 2, J). E. Grant 3. Mare, to foal this season. One entry — J. Patrick 1.

Mare, with foal at foot. Five entries — R,

Charters 1 and 3, W. Patrick 2.

Dry mare, any age. Seven entries — R. Charters 1 and 2, P. Bellue 3, "W. Gardiner commended. Filly, three years old.- Six entries — R. Charters 1, J. Nimmo 2, R. Webster 3. Filly, two years old. Eight entries — "W. Blackie 1, Seacliff Asylum 2, J. Cullen 3. Filly, yearling. Seven entries — J. Patrick 1, George Miller 2, R. Charters 3. Pair of dry mares. Three entries — R. Charlers 1 and 3, W. Gardiner 2. Mare, and two of her progeny. Three entries — R." Charters 1, 2, and 3. Best group of four -Clydesdales, mares or fillies. Four entries — R. Charters 1, W. Gardiner 2, J. Patrick 3. Champion certificate for best draught entire, *ny age/ Three entries — W. Gardiner. Champion certificate for the best draught mare, any age. Three entries — JR. Charters. DRAUGHTS (WORKING HOUSES). Judges; Messrs Alex. Allison (Clarksville) and Thomas Logan (Otama). -Gelding, four years old or over. Eight entries — J. Patrick 1 and 2, W. Gardiner 3. Gelding, three years old. Three entries — J. Patrick 1. and 2, the New Zealand Express Company 3. - Pair of geldings, the property of one owner. Three entries-^-J. Patrick 1 and 3, the New Zealand Express Company 2. ■ Team of three horses most suitable for ploughing. Three entries — J. Patrick 1, the New Zealand Express Company 2. carrier's horse, mare or gelding. Thirteen entries — J. Speight 1, ~W. Evans and Co. 2, 'the' New Zealand Express Company 3, Allan Steven and Co. commended. < Pair of town carrier's horses, mares or geldings. Eight" entries — ¥m. Evans and Co. 1, the Dunedin and Suburban Coal Company 2, &llan Johnston 3. Spring-van horse, up to one ton. Sixteen entries— W. Evans and Co. 1, Allan Johnston B. the Dunedin and Suburban Coal Company 3, Holgate and Aitchison h c. Spring-cart horse, up to 15cwt. Thirteen entries — Powley and Keast 1, Shag Point Coal Company 2, Sanders Bros. 3, D. E. Grant h c. Express or grocers' horse, up to lOcwt. Eleven entries — Mrs E. Donaldson 1, M. Pryde 2, A. Sznaill 3, W. Ferguson h c. Coal merchant's horse, mare or gelding. Seven entries — The Dunedin and Suburban Coal Company 1 and 3, Holgate and Aitchison 2Milkman's turnout, horse, cart, harness, milk cans. Five entries— A. Stewart 1, A. Smaill 2 - m ™, HACKNEYS. Judges: Messrs W. G. Smith, Chertsey, and J. Spratt. Hackney entire horse. One entry — No award. Hackney mare. One entry — No award. Colt or filly, two years old. Four entries — J. Jeffs (Dunedin) 1, J,. Sinclair Thomson 2, W. Allan 3. Yearling colt or filly. Five entries — Mrs M. Keenan (Maungatua) 1, J. Sinclair Thomson 2, A. Cruickshanks, jun., 3. Roadster or hack, up to 14st. Sixteen entries—R: H. Bissett (Orari) 1, N.Z. and A.L. Company 2, N. Read 3, J. Jeffs h c. Roadster or hack, up to list. Twenty-one entries— Dr M'Kellar 1, R. C. Gillies 2, E. * Wayne 3, J. A. Duff v h c, Dunedin and Suburban Tram Company c. • Best' lady's horse. Seven entries — N.Z. and AMj. Company (ridden by Mis 3 Rutherford) 1, J. Sherman (Mrs Johnson) 2, James Glen (Mrs Glen) 3, Mrs John Taylor h c. * BLOOD STOCK. Judge: Mr S. G. Inder. Entire horse, any age. Three entries — G. Ruthven (Casket) 1, M. Allan (Mariner) 2. Mare, in foal or with foal at foot. One entry >~J. Barr 1. COBS AND PONIES. Judge: Mr S. G. Inder. Pony entire, under 14 hands lin. Two entries—T. A. Brown 1, J. H. Powell 2. Cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 14ft hands. Eleven entries — P. and A. Robertson jDutram) 1, A. R. Dunne 2. Pair of cobs or ponies, not over 14£ hands. Three entries — Dr Martin 1, Dr A. Paterson B. Pony, mare or gelding, not over 14 hands. '.Ei^ht entries — A. and J. Imrie (Mosgiel) 1, P. o'Connor 8 2, J. A. Burfc 3. Pony, mare or gelding, not above 14 hands. iSixteen entries — T. O'Connor (Timaru) 1, J. Gow 2, J. F. M. Fraser 3. Boy's poiiy, not above 14 hands. Eight entries Lee (Anderson's Bay) 1, J. Gow 2, T. Buddicomb 3. CABRIAGE HORSES. Judges: Messrs W. G. Smith, Chertsey, and John Spratt. Carriage entire, any age. Four entries — J. 'trolightly (Purakanui) 1, A. Aitchison 2. Pair of carriage horses. Two entries — Mrs •Cutten (Anderson's Bay) 1, J. Jeffs 2. Pair of wagsronette horses. "Four entries — Dr Ri MarMn (Dimedin) 1, J. Jeffs Z. Pair of buegy horses. Three entries — Dr R. Martin 1, J. Jeffs 2. Dogcart horee, not under 15J "hands. Thirteen entries — Mrs-Cutten 1, N.Z. and A.L. Conioauy 2, F. Porter ' 3. ' Sinele buggy horse. Eleven entries — Dr F. \*. M'Kellar l (Dunedin) 1, A. and J. Imrie 2, \lr-3 Cutten 3, J. S. A T icholls h c. j Four-in-hand team. 'One entry — Jas. Jeffs 1. I -Tandem team. Two entries— Mrs Cutten 1, /. Jeffs 2. LEAPING AND OTHER MATCHES. Judges : Messrß W. G. Smith, S. G. Inder, and John Sprait. ' ' Best polo pony, 14 hands or unrlfci*. JTiv© ell-

tries — Mrs K. B. Ferguson (Waitati) 1, J. Imrie 2.

Best polo or stockman's horse. Five entries — W. A. Gardiner 1, D. Dunford 2. Section of four horses most suitable for mounted rifle purposes. Three entries — Otago Hussars (Troopers Shand, Don, Thomson, and Findlay) 1, Otago Hussars (Troopers Carmichael, Renton, Finnegan, and Charlton) 2, Otago Hussars (Troopers O'Beirne, Farquharson, Lawsoa, and Loasby) 3. Horse most suitable and adapted for mounted infantry corps. Nineteen entries — J. Jeffs 1, R. C. Gillies 2, E. Wayne 3. Half section, two horses most suitable for mounted rifla purposes. Three entries — Otago Hussars (Troopers Farquharson and Finnegan) 1, Otago Hussars (Troopers Charlton and Clark) 2, Otago Hussars (Troopers Thomson and Carmichael) 3. Best leaping horse, variety of jumping. Ten entries — W. A. Gardiner 1, E. H. Reid 2, Mrs Ferguson 3, R. Mitchell h.c. Horse which clears ihe highest bar. Bight entries — W. A. Gardiner and E. H. Reid (equal) 1, R. Mitchell 2. PJGS. Judge: Mr James Oughton. BEBKSHIBES. Boar, any age. One entry — R. M. Dickson (Henley) 1. _ Boar, under 12 months. One en'fry — James Rowe (Christchurch) 1. Boar, under six months. One entry — J. Rowe 1. Sow, any age. Two entries — R. M. Dickson 1, J. Rowe 2. Sow, under six months. Two entries — J. Rowe 1, R. M. Dickson 2. Litter of not less than, six pigs. One entry — J. Rowe 1. YORKSHIEES. Boar, any age. ' Two en-tries — John Deans (Riccarton) 1 and 2. Boar, under 12 months'. Three entries — Seacliff Asylum 1, J. Howe 2 and 3. Boar, under six months. Three entries — W. C. Ladbrook (Middlevale) 1, J. Rowe 2, J. Deans 3. Sow, any age. Three entries — J. Deans 1, Seaeliff Asylum 2, W. C. Ladbrook 3. Sow, under 12* months. Three entries — J. Deans 1 and 2, Seaeliff Asylum 3. TAMWORTHS. Boar, any age. Two entries — R. M. Dickson 1, W. C. Ladbrook 2 and 3. Boar, under 12 months. Two entries — J. Rowe 1, Seaeliff Asylum 2. Boar, under six months. Three entries — J. Eowe 1, W. C. Ladbrook 2 and 3. Sow, any age. Three entries — R. M. Dickson 1, W. C. Ladbrook 2, Seacliff Asymm 3. Sow, under 12 months. Two entries — J. Rowe 1, Seaeliff Asylum 2. Sow, under six months. Four entries — J. Rowe 1, Seaclifl Asylum 2 and 3. Litter of not less than six pigs. One entry — Seaeliff Asylum 1. FAT CLASSES. Pen of three porkers, under nine months. Two entries— W. Allan (Sfc. Kilda), 1, Seaeliff Asylum 2. Bacon pig, any age or breed. Two entries — Seaeliff Asylum 1 and 2. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr John Holmes' s silver cup, value dE3O, for the most in sheep — Watson Shennarr. Mr John Gebbie's £5 5s prize, for the most points in Border Leicester sheep — Little Bros. Mr W. Patrick's trophy of £25, for the most points in brood mares, — R. Charters. Mr W. L. Philp's prize of £5 ss, for the best group of four Clydesdale mares — R. Charters. Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co.'s prize of £5 ss, for the bona-fi.de farmer gaining the most points in draught horses (breeding classes) — R. Charters. Messrs Wright, Stephenson, and Co.'s prize of £ 5 ss, for the exhibitor gaining most points in draught horses (working classes) — J. Patrick. Mr J. Gebbie's £5 5s prize, for the most points in carriage and hackney horses- — J. Jeffs. The A. and P. Society's £3 3s prize for most points in shorthorn cattle — W. Waddell. The A. and P. Society's £3 3s prize, for most points in polled Angus cattle — Murray, Roberts, and Co. The A. and P. Society's £3 3s prize, for most points in Ayrshire cattle — Mrs K. B. Ferguson. The president's £5 5s prize, for the champion merino ram (bred by exhibitor) — Watson Shenr.an.

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