OTAGO A. AND P. SOCIETY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3116, 3 December 1913, Page 23

OTAGO A. AND P. SOCIETY.

The opening flay of the thirty-seventh annual show of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society was favoured in the morning with beautiful weather, but as the afternoon wore on a few showers of ra.n fell, and the atmosphere became rather cold. Tahuna Park was looking at its best, tho sandhills which surround it on three sides being covered with lupins in full flower, while tho park itself was carrying a fine sole of grass. Since last show th» society lias carried out some extensive alterations in the lay-out of the ground, and has added a largo number of additional pons. It is now confidently asserted that the society has a larger number of pons than any other show ground *in the dominion. At the St. Kilda end of the park a large area of the sandhills has been levelled down and made part of the ground, and tho improvements arc not yet completed hero, as a further portion of the sandhills is to bo similarly treated. On part of tins reclaimed area tho pens for tho fat stock and the sheep have been placed, while the long range of pens on the seaward side has been further added to. The visitor to the show, as ho walks in at the entrance gate, is faced with tho sheep and fat cattle pons, and the transference from the Lawyer’s Head end of the park is a decided improvement. The pig pens, however, are still located at tho northern end of tho park. Mr Grant, the judge in the pig classes, followed up tho remarks of Mr U. Blackic, a judge at previous shows, and also complained of tho restricted nature of the construction in which the pigs arc located. The society has, however, intimated its intention of enlarging these pens and bringing them right up to date. In fact, the care of the park, with a keen eye to future necessary improvements, can safely be left in the bands of the society, which has fully demonstrated in the past that no foresight and enterprise are wanting on its part to sec that the convenience of tho visitor and the exhibitor alike shall be fully provided for.

HORSES.

Whore agricultural and pastoral pursuits are the dominant industries of a country it must naturally be realised that their progress is the docsive factor in its prosperity. The production of wool, frozen meat, skins, and tallow of the highest grade necessitates, of course, the ma.ntc nance of quality and character in the purebred sheep of the dominion, and in the same way the dairy industry must, to succeed, have us its corollary the breeding of a high class of cattle, while our market in Australia for high-class stallions and the demand for sturdy street carriers and stockmen’s horses requires the importation and grading up of the highest type of stallions and marts. These desiderata are fully realised by the breeders of Outgo, and the show of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society annually submits picked representatives of the various classes of the live stock of the dominion to the inspection anil criticism of experts and of the public generally, and provides a suitable opportunity of determining whether due progress is being made. That the farmers, in Otago at any rate, are fully seized of the value of sound stock of good conformation and the best type cun bo safety asserted after an inspection of the animals led into the ring at the park yesterday, and it is satisfactory to know that the society is lending the farmer every assistance in his laudable efforts—both by its exhibitions and its representations where necessary to the Government of the day. There are not a great number of exhibits in the machinery chesses, several firms still maintaining the attitude which has been adopted during the past few years and refraining from exhibit.ng. The strike, however, has doubtless had an effect in restricting - the exhibits in these classes. Nevertheless, there are some serviceable- examples of machinery which are well calculated to lighten the labours of the farmer. It is not much more than 100 years ago that agricultural implements were of the crudest description, but a wider interest has made their inefficiency conspicuous, and improvement has become rapid, as it has been realised how important a share in reducing the cost of production has to be credited to recent developments. They have now been perfected beyond recognition, while an enormous number of now inventions have been placed or. the market. The mere fact of steam oil, gas, and electricity being employed to gen-mute power as prime movers and to supply power beyond that to which horse power could be utilised

has rendered it possible to per form work which 50 years ago was undreamt of. When one secs, however, per medium of the kinematograph, what is being done in some other lands with ploughs and cultivators driven by o;i power it leaves room for thought that the farmers of the dominion have still a long way to go before their methods can be considered to be thoroughly ■ up-to-date. Mr J. W. Blair (president), and Mr T.

VN X UAL SUMMER SHOW. SPLENDID EXHIBITION OF STOCK. ENTRIES WELL SUSTAINED.

T. Ritchie (vice-president) ably directed the efforts of a large body of willing assistants, and Mr H. V. Fulton (secretary) carried out his many onerous duties with decision and tho greatest courtesy. The St. Kilda Band played during the afternoon.

Mr J. Craig, inspector for tho Otago Society' for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, was on the ground for the purpose of seeing that the dairycows were not kept too long before they were milked. Mr Craig has worked a big improvement in the direction of preventing tho owners of cows from keeping their exhibits from being milked for a considerable time before they are led into tho ring, with the object of giving their animals an advantage by virtue of the largo size of their udders. One or two of the cattle standing in the pons yesterday, however, waiting for their turn to be judged had very- extended udders, from which tho milk could be observed to bo exuding. Tile desire on tue part of some dairymen to secure tho “ red ” ticket is evidently a very keen one. A large number of side shows were, as usual, ranged around the ground. Tire following is a comparative statement of entries for this year’s show and that of

Those who fear that mechanical power is going to ruin the market for high class liorscs should study American experience. Perhaps no country in the world has encouraged steam arid oil engines and motors to the same extent as the United States, yet we find there that horses have increased 55 per cent, in the last 10 years —or by 7£ million head, while the value of the whole of the horses in the United States has increased in the same time by 277 per cent. It is unfortunate that there should be any difference of opinion as to the means to be employed in improving the quality of the horse’s breed. We have often pointed out the loss duo to the want of control over the travelling stallion. If any animal afflicted with hereditary disease after failing to pass the veterinary examination is allowed to servo mares there will be no reduction of the various diseases to which horseflesh is heir. The process of educating the public to require the production of a. certificate of soundness is likely to be a slow one. Without more drastic treatment its absence will not deter the unsound horse. He will not find his occupation gone. So far as it goes, Dr Keakes’s Bill is a great advance —the system of registration is bound to work for good, and we hope it will be productive of great benefit to the horses of the dominion.

The judges devoted a great deal of time and attention to the draught brooding section on Wednesday, and. it was very late before they had accompli died their task. The natural conclusion is that the competition was keen and close, and, moreover, some of the classes were numerous, as many ns 14 animals ri quiring careful inspection before a decision could be arrived at. This section of the show was numerically much the same as last year. The stock shown was of fine quality, and evoked very favourable comment from the spectators, among whom they wore, naturally, many with a good eye for a. horse. Any opinion from the judges could not be obtained until 7 o’clock, the time at which they completed their work, and therefore what could be gathered is not of an extended character Apparently the quality of the horses down south is regarded" as being more even than that met with in the north, though exceptional quality is sometimes met with among the horses further north. The imported mares evidently impressed the judges, one remarking that they were a treat to see. In the entire horse class, four years or over, Mr Patrick’s Baron Bold had no difficulty in annexing first honours. In the three-year-old entires, Mr Macdonald’s Scotland’s Stamp had the same experience, but otherwise the horses were a good, even lot, and exhibited plenty of quality. The two-year-old colts may bo regarded as an evenly good lot, and it required some discrimination to arrive at a decision. In the yearling colts, the winner, owned by Mr James Patrick, stood out Easily, the animals generally not being of specially high quality. The marcs to foal this season, or with foal at foot, were a splendid lot. They were mostly imported, and showed rare quality. As far as the prize-takers wore concerned there was not a great margin between them, and the others were an evenly good lot —with not a bad mare among them. The champion certificate went to Mr James Patrick’s Maggie Young, an animal of remarkably high quality. Dry marcs wore well up to standard, and the throe-year-old fillies constituted a good solid class, and demanded extra attention. The two-year-nids and the yearlings may bo referred to in similar term-?. The winner in the yearling class, however, showed exceptional merit, and won somewhat easily. The same filly, owned by Mr P. \V. Borrie, won the yearling sweepstake. The pairs of mares gave some difficulty, the competition being so close, but the award was finally made to Mr Janus Patrick. In the class for a group of three yearling colts or fillies, three nice fillies, owned by Mr J. Callander, which wore remarkably even in quality and unusually good to be sired by the nno horse, gained the judge’s verdict. Four really

good marcs, the property of Mr James H. Blair, won the class for group of four mares or fillies. CATTLE. The past year has not been a bad one for those interested in cattle. Prices of milk and beef have been higher than the average, and graziers have had no difficulty in disposing of their fat stock at highly profitable prices. This always reflects favourably on the prices obtainable by breeders for purebred stock. The veterinary officers of the dominion warn the country that tuberculosis is rampant and requirios controlling badly. The Glen Oroua investigations point to the fact that the real danger is not from an animal’s ancestors so much as from contact with its neighbours, from infected food and buildings, and from any cause that deteriorates its own physical condition. If hereditary transmission is a true bill and hereditary predisposition a potent factor, wo may ffivc up the attempt to improve the condition of the cattle. If it were possible to trace back the pedigrees 20 or 30 years, how many cattle could bo declared free from taint —perhaps not more than 10 per cent. With semi-official testing and herd testing and efficient control generally the dairy industry is rapidly being put on a sound business foundation. The prices which are being given for high-class animals calulatod to increase the milk flow are an encouraging feature of comparatively recent development. The same attention is > not being given to the production of beef cattle, although excellent sorts are available, and there is a splendid opening hero on cheap country. Taking the Ayrshircs all round they may bo described as a good strong lot, shown in good condition —which goes a long way —and true to typo in nearly every case. Competition was fairly keen and close all through, and occasionally the judges were hard put to it to place the exhibits. In the aged bulls Mr Jas, Frew’s winning exhibit succeeded in defeating‘Mr Gillios’s imported bull Oxhill Jimmy, which, although a good animal of size and quality, suffered in the competition through his stylo of walking. The two-year-old bulls produced the champion in Mr A. GilHos’s Stanley of Townhead. This fine animal has never yet been beaten. Last year ho was placed first in the yearlings at the Dunedin show, and wherever else ho was shown, and at Oamaru last week he was made reserve champion. Yesterday ho took absolute pride of place, Mr Jas. Frew’s aged bull General of Herbert being placed reserve champion. This reverses the decision at Oamaru last week. The second prize taker in the two-year-olds was a well-grown, clean animal shown by Weir Brothers. Some might have held that ho was a trifle coarse, but he showed good character. .The aged cows wore a very fine class. The first prize-taker was easily selected, but between the remaining three there was a very stiff contest. The winner, Cowan brothers’ Lorna II of Haydowns was awarded the championship. At Oamaru this animal was placed second in her classf"and was not considered for the championship. In thrcc-ycar-old cows in milk A. Gillios’s Bessie took pride of place. This cow was champion at Christchurch, and reserve champion at Oamaru. In the throo-yoar-olds in calf, several of the exhibits showed typo and quality, and it would bo difficult to single out any for special mention. In fact, the judge experienced considerable difficulty in singling out the winning exhibit. Among the two-year heifers Mr A. Gillies secured the honours rather easily with Sophia II of Townhead. She is a fine stamp of cow with a beautifully shaped udder. This heifer took first prize wherever slip was shown last year, and secured winning honours at Oamaru last week. The winning yearling heifer was a calf from the champion cow yesterday, and was a fine specimen of the breed. The remaining exhibits in this class, which was distinctly strong, were not far behind in point of quality. In the competition for a cow and two of her progeny Cowan Bros, won with Lorna H, accompanied by Lena H and Gertie, A Gillies being second with a group composed of Rita HI, Iris, and a yearling bull. There was more competition this year in Polled Angus cattle than for the last seven or eight years, which indicates that the breed is becoming more popular than it has been in the past, and is in a good healthy condition. In the aged bull class the Mount Royal Estate topped the list with an imported bull, which secured first honours here last year. Yesterday ho was was also placed as champion. A bull shown by Roberts and Co. was placed second. Ho was the heavier of the two. but had not the quality or sweetness of the champion. In the two-year-old class Mount Royal won again with an animal a long way ahead of the two brought forward in this class by Roberts and Co. He was shown in beautiful condition, and it is worthy of note was the son of the champion bull. The yearling bulls were, a sound lot. hut Roberts and Co. were the sole exhibitors. Both the first and second bulls were in fine condition, contrasting strongly with the condition in which the sumo owners’ two-year-olds wore shown. In the class for aged cows Roberts and Co. wore first with Marion, which also annexed the championship, but not easily, the winner in the throe-year-old heifers running her very closely and being placed reserve champion. The Mount, Royal imported cow was a long way behind Marion. The two-year-old heifers attracted a field of good quality, in which Roberts and Co.’s Ocean stood out by herself, being declared by the judge to ho the sweetest female in the Polled Angus. As she is not thoroughly developed at her ago she was not awarded the championship. The owners of Gladbrook Station were' the sole exhibitors in the yearling heifers. In the group for throe cows or heifers Gladbrook was again the solo exhibitors with two groups, that consisting of the old cows taking the honours. R. Heaton Rhodes (Tai Tapu) was the sole exhibitor in the Red Polled Angus classes. An unnamed bull took first prize and champion in the aged class, defeating Margeoline, which secured the championship at Christchurch. The latter was placed reserve champion. The only exhibit in the yearling bulls was a nice little fellow out of the champion cow Daisy Girl 11, which the judge enthusiastically described as a beautiful cow —a real milker. She was the outstanding feature of the rod cattlo. The aged bulls in the snort horn class made a very good show, the judge selecting the Christchurch bull Riccarton Duke, a well-coloured, nicely set-up boast. It was placed fourth at Christchurch, ami first in the class for bull with progeny. Second prize went to Mr A. Chamberlain’s Monarch, which was first at Dunedin last year, arid champion two years ago. There

were seven entries in the yearling class, and top honours went to a nice youngster from the Riccarton Estate, which was recently placed first at Christchurch. The championship went to a nicely set-up two-year-old heifer from the Riccarton Estate. In the Jersey cattlo Mr Hollyor, of North-East Harbour, secured practically all the honours. Compethition in the sections for fat cattle waa very weak, and most of the classes were restricted to one or two exhibitors. Mr J. T. Gibson (Otokia) had intended bringing forward what was believed to be a very good exhibit of bullocks, but owing to the strike they did not reach the ground. The animals forward represented a good type of fat stock, and the quality was well up to show standard. Mr Thomas Doherty’s four-year-old cow. Countess Alpha, was an exceptionally lino animal, and was probably the beet cow seen at the show for several years. Almost equally high commendation is merited by Mr G. A. Graham’s first prize and champion bullock, which was another remarkably fine animal. In the class for three-year-old heifers the veterinary sur goons disqualified Mr Graham’s exhibit on account of a£c. SHEEP. In point of numbers there was a somewhat smaller entry of sheep than was the case last year, but owing to the better weather that has been experienced during the past season the quality was well maintained, and the sheep wore brought out in good condition. The wool that has come off the shorn classes has boon extremely good, and those that were shown in their fleeces carried splendid coats. The condition in which the sheep wore shown was also most creditable to the exhibitors, and reflected the care that had been bestowed upon their preparation for the show. The diminution in the number of entries did not amount to very much, there being 202 sheep penned, as against 234 last year, a variation that was probably due more to ordinary fluctuations than to any definite cause. Border Loiccstcrs were, as usual, the strongest class, but Romney Marsh and Lin coin sheep were also well represented, while there was a good exhibit of inbred halfbreds (Oorriedalcs), but a rather poor one numerically, of fat sheep. This year the sheep were shown in their new quarters at the eastern end of the ground, and in a position that was very convenient of access. It was unnecessary to take any of these, animals through the crowd, as the pens are situated quite close to the main entrance. Referring to the wider aspect of sheepfarming us an industry, it is worthy of note that there is no line of live stock, the breeding of which demands so much care in securing uniformity as with slice)), ami none that repays such a large percentage of profit for the effort. The higher a flock rises in quality and uniformity the more difficult it is to attain further excellence, and it is hero that individual skill shows itself. It will be found as the result of the classes being conducted under tto auspices of the Otago Education Board in the various centres of the country that the buyers of stud and flock sheep will annually become more discriminating in their selections. They will demand typical sheep car rying uniform fleeces, and if tfley are not, supplied with this class their bid will bo lost.

The entries in Border Leicestcrs wore particularly strong, and competition in this class was keener than in any other. A number of the best breeders in the dominion sent forward several representatives from their flocks, and among the prize-winners appeared such well-known names as those of Messrs J. M'Kcrchcr (Woodlands), J. Dowthwaito (Waimate), Donald Grant (Timaru), D. M. Sutherland (Waimate), and the Douglas Trustees (Palmerston). Mr T. S. Little (Ngapara), who has been a consistent exhibitor of this class of sheep for a number of years, was conspicuous by his absence, while Mr James Ross, of Palmerston, another well known exhibitor, had several pons entered, but owing to the bad weather at shearing time was unable to send his sheep forward. Mr D. Archibald, of Cheviot, a most experienced and capable judge, adjudicated on both the rams and ewes in this section, and it was noticeable that among the principal prize-winners his awards reversed these made at Oamaru last week, and were again in lino with the decisions given at Christchurch and Timaru under different judges. An exception to this general rule was Mr J. Dowthwaite’s ram under 18 months, which was placed third at Christchurch and Timaru, but gained first place at Oamaru and Dunedin. Mr 1). M. Sutherland’s ewe, winch was champion in Christchurch and Timaru, could only reach third place in Oamaru. but was again awarded the championship here. A similar apportionment of awards was also noticeable in the ease of Mr Sutherland’s pair of ewe hoggets. As a whole, the Border Leicestcrs were a high-class lot, and many of the sheep were splendid representatives of the breed. This was notably the case with Mr Sutherland’s champion rum, hied by Mr T. S. Little, which occupied the same position last year, and also gained the championship at Timaru lh:s year. The reserve champion was a sheep imported from Scotland by Mr Sutherland, and his quality is guaranteed by the fact that he is the sire of most of the hoggets shown by this breeder. He is inclined to bo somewhat light in the wool, but otherwise is a very fine sheep. In the class for ranis between 18 and 30 months, Mr John M’Kerchor, an© of the oldest and best breeders in 'southland, was placed first and second, and the judge states that he had no difficulty in making Ins award in this section. In the shorn rum class and. that for ewes above 18 months, Mr Sutherland was again successful with wellmodelled sheep of good substance. Mr Dowthwaito obtained first and third awards for owes under 18 months, with Mr Sutherland second, but all the placed animals were very near each other in point of quality. The Romney Marsh sheep were well represented, but competition was perhaps not bo keen as has been the case in some previous years. Mr James Holms, of Wuimahaka, and Mr W. Telford, of VVaiwcra South, were notable absentees from this section, but still there were a splendid lot of representative sheep front many of the host flocks, including those of Messrs T. L. Barnhill (Lumsdcn),' Donald Grant (Timaru). who reappeared after an absence of several years, John Miller (Maungataa), J. A. Murdoch " (Merino Downs), and others. In the jam classes the judge found serious cause for complaint as to the manner in which many of the shee p were set up. They stood badly on their legs and feet, and did not appear to have sufficient bone. In conversation with a reporter, Mr Short (the judge) stated that there were thieo different types of sheep on the ground in respect to the quality of the wool, and it was impossible

— ■—^ to follow one typo consistently. As ho wa* asked to make the awards in favour of tha best sheep in each class, it sometimes happened that both fine and strong-woolle<f sheep obtained the verdict in different cases. In several instances the sheep also lackei character in the head, while the weel was also capable of improvement. The champion ram; owned by Mr J. A. Murdoch, was a fine type of sheep, showing a largo amount of character and being nicely esi up, but could be denser in the back. la the aged ram class, Mr John Millar wa* successful with a. sheep that was good in the body, but weak underneath and deficient in the head.

The ewes were a good, useful lot, and were in splendid condition, but in some cases the wool was too fine, while one sheep had been trimmed too severely. Mr Barnhill’s; champion ewe (above 13 months) was a very fine specimen, and was easily tho best in her class. Tho owe hoggets, commented the judge (Mr A. S. Holms), were frequently badly matched in the pairs, and a very good sheep would bo found mated with one that was not so good. Tho clasa for ewes under 18 months was not a particularly strong one, but the first and second prize winners were sheep of a fine type, and their wool was good in quality. In the classes for Lincoln sheep there was competition, and tho New Zealand* and Australian Land Company carried everything before it. The shoot; were of good quality and well bred, and were well worthy of tho reputation which the ilo;raid flock has always possessed. They were characterised by the judge as a credit to tho management of ms estate, and among the best ho had seen. la connection with this breed of sheep, it is rather inexplicable why they are not utilised more by the runholdcrs. The length and lustre of Lincoln wool are well known attributes of this breed, and tires® qualities are always in demand by Home and Continental buyers.

Tho Corriodalos exhibited came, solely from tho Mooraki estate of tho New Zealand and Australian Land Company, and wore all bred up from a Lincoln-Morino foundation. The quality was remarkably good, and tho exhibits were a credit to those who huvo bred tho animals, especially as inbred halfbrocls are a somewhat recently built-up breed. All the sheep were particularly well covered all over with splendid, strongly stapled wool of good character, combined with a most shapely mutton frame—a combination that 16 s sure to bring this breed to the front. Every inducement is offered to breed this class of sheep, as a big Australian demand is operating at highly remunerative prices. fn the classes for fat sheep competition was very poor, and was confined to practically two exhibitors. Messrs Orbell Bros., of Oama.ru, wero very successful in tho older sections, and Mr W. Jaflray, jnn. (East Taierij had a walk-over in those for lambs. Despite tho paucity of entries, however, the quality was good, and fully maintained tho standard even at previous shows. BIGS. Whether it be that the pigs reared by Mr Charles Brice, of Shirley Creek, Christchurch, aro of such a high quality as to frighten other rcaiiem of pigs away from competition, or that tho latter aro not. sufficiently interested to forward porcino a to the show, cannot bo stated, but the fact remains that, as on previous occasions, Mr Brice was tho only exhibitor in the classes for pigs, and ho captured every prize. He had 32 animals penned in tho four sections, and secured IS firsts and 14- seconds. In Berkshires Mr Brice obtained seven firsts and six seconds; in Yorkshires, six firsts and six seconds; in the class for “other recognised purobreds not previously men tioned,” three flirts and one second; hia one exhibit in the pen for three porkers, under nine months, was awarded a first; and his two pigs in tho bacon section, any ago or breed, gained a first and a second respectively. There wore some fine typical pigs amongst •the Berkshires and Yorkshires, the two aged boars in the latter sections being splendid animals. The judge stated that tho exhibit, all round, was a very good one, the’ only class with which ho was not too pleased being that for aged Berkshire boars, tho animal which obtained first prize being, in his opinion, not sufficiently marked. Mr Brice must bo complimented on tho enterprise ho has again shown in forwarding such a fine selection of pigs to the local show, and the prize-money attached'to tho various classes, taken altogether, cannot be considered as in any way sufficient to recoup him for the trouble and expense ho must have boon put to ; n bringing his exhibits to Dunedin. DOGS. This is the first occasion on which there has been a properly organised dog show in connection with the A. and P. Society’s show, and tho result quite justified the innovation, both as regards the support whten it received from breeders and the interest which it created in tho minds of tho visiting public At last year's show a parade was held, and evidently the support which it received encouraged the dog breeders to venture further. Tho entries totalled about 50, and the quality in most oases was good. <Mn tho bulldog section the judge reversed tho decision of the judges at the Oaamru show lasi, wefk by British Boaining first and Bromley Count second. Ho also reversed tho placing at Camara by selecting Bromley Count for first place m the New Zealand-bred dogs and Captain Hatsey third The judge considered that the quality of the bulldogs was very good and well up to the standard of last year’s parade. In collie dogs a very fine exhibit was made by the re-formed Collie Dog Club. The dog which stood out by himself was that exhibited by Mr C. E. Kcast. Jho judge described him as an extie-mely ftp* mising puppy, which should be heard of in the. future. . Tho display of fox terriers was also a gooa one Mr B. Ellis secured first honours in tho dogs with Kaikorai Kismet, and in tho bitches with Kaikorai Kilmcny. Two fine Pomeranians were shown by Mrs G. Lewis, of Christchurch, one of them being an imported champion. They secured winning honours in the class for non-sporting brace beating Mr Mcnzies’s bulldogs.

COMPETITIONS. Judges; Messrs A. J. Keith and T. T. Ritchie. Pony Trot, half a mile, for ponies 14 hands utd under, against time, to be run singly. Four competitors—Thomas Fogg’a Little Patchcn (Imin SSjsec), 1; J. Alexander, jun. (Imin 40isec) 2. Boys’ or Girls’ Pony Race, handicap, for ponies 13 hands and under, to bo ridden by boys not over 12 .and girls, not oyer 14

years of age. Five competitors—C. Bridgman’s Pat 1. G. Aitcheson 2, William Tilbury’s Gypsy 3 Pony Trot, 14 hands or under, to be ridden by boy not over 14 years of age. Nino competitors—S. Johnston 1, J. Alexander 2. E. Millicr 3. Trot, one mile, against time, for straightout trotter only. Nine entries —J. Maxwell, Dunedin (2m'n 47sec). 1; Thomas Fogg. Dunedin (2rn : n 55isec), 2; D. Wilkinson, Green Island (3min 2scc), 3. Boys’ or Girls’ Pony Race, handiest), for ponies 14 hands and under, to be ridden by boys not over 12 and girls not over 14 years of age. Four entries—G. Aitcheson 1, William Tilbury 2 HORSES. Draughts. BREEDING. Jndg; -: Messrs D. M'Clure (Christchurch) and Q. Donald (Fcatiierston). Entire horse, four years old or over. Three entries—James Patrick's Baron Bold, by Baron’s Pride—Donna Romans. 1; James W. Blair’s High Mark, by Lothian’s Pride —Ruby of Smcrby, 2; Thomson and Co.'s Wai Rongoa Footprint, by Baron Bold-Gyp. 3. Entire horse, throe years old. Five entries—Donald Macdonald’s Scotland’s Stamp, by Sir Thornley—Darling, 1; J. W. Cbartcrs’s St. Simon, by Baron 80ld —Pride of Buon, 2; T. and A. Carruthers’s Knockinlaw Favourite, by Royal Favourite — Nancy of Knockinlaw, 3; J. T. Tisdall’s Aron Moor he. Golt, two years old. Ten entries— James Patrick (Outran)) 1, Thomson and Co. (Wairongoa) 2, Wm. Thomson (Maungatua) 3, John Callander (Allanton) h c, George Harvey (Weston) c. Colt, yearling. Four entries—James Patrick 1. T. J. Gaivn (Mosgiel) 2, James W, Blair (Outram) 3. Breidcis’ Cup. yearling or two-year-old col's. Four entries—James Patrick 1. Yearling colts (sweepstake). One entry— Thomas J. (lawn 1. Mare, to foal this season or with foal at foot. Five entries —James Patrick 1, Thomson and Co. 2. James Blair 3. Wairongoa Cup. Brood mare, six years or over. Two entries—James Patrick’s Maggie Young 1. Dry mare, any age. Four entries—James W. Blair 1 and 3, Thomson and Co. 2.' Filly, three years old. Six entries—James Patrick 1. Thomson and Co. (2. James Wylie (Sefton) 3, W. J. Charters (Mosgiel) h c. Filly, two years old. Ten entries—J. A. Sutherland (Momona) 1, James Patrick 2, W. Macaulay (Maheno) 3, Thomson and 00. ii c, John Callander (Allanton) c. Filly, yearling. Eleven entries —P. W. Borrio (Walhao Downs) 1, J. Sutherland (AUanton) 2, T. J. Gawn 3, William Macaulay h o, J. Callander c. Yearling fillies (sweepstake). Fourteen entries—Peter William Borrie 1, Thomas J. Gawn 2, William Macaulay (Maheno) 3, John Callander 4. Pair of mares, throe years or over. Four entries —James 'Patrick 1, James W. Blair 1, Thomson and Co. 3. Mare, with two of her progeny. One sntry —John Callander 1. Group of three yearling colts or fillies by tne sire, not necessarily the property ot

one owner. Two entries—John .Callander 1, Janies Patrick 2. i Group of four mares or fillies. Three entries—James H Blair 1, Thomson and Co. 2, John Callander 3. Ain go's Challenge Cup. Five entries— John Callander 1, Thomson and Co. 2, P. W. Borrie 3. 1 Champion certificate for best mare—J. Patrick's Magg'e Young, by Baron’s Son. CATTLE. JERSEYS. Judge; Mr A. Quertier (Mataura). Bu.l, tnre-e years or over. One entry—F. K. HoJlyer (N.K. Harbour) 1. j Bull, two yearn old. Two entries —R. 1 Riddle (Palmerston) 1, E. Edmunds (Leith | Valley) 2.- | Bun, yearling. Three entries —-It. Riddle j 1, Dr F. Trilby King (Seadiff) 2, F. E. j Hoi Iyer 3. I Cow, four years old or over, in milk. Five entries —F. E. Hcilyer 1,2, and 3. i Cow, three years or over, dry. Three entries—F. E. Ilellycr I and 2, Allan Johnston (N’.E. Harbour) 3. i Heifer, three years, in milk. Three entries— F. K. Hcllycr 1,2, and 3. ! Heifer, two years. Four entries —F. E. Hellver 1 and 2, Mrs G. A. Brookes 3. ! Heifer, yearling. Five entries — F. E. Hellver 1. 2, and 3. 1 Throe cows or heifers. Four entries—F. E. Hellver 1,2, and 3. I Cow and two of her progeny Two entries—F. E. Hellyor 1 end 2. Champion bull —F. E. Hellver. Champion cow —F. E. Hellycr. Red Polled. Judge: Mr W. Robertson (Middleman'll). | Bull, two years or over. Three entries— R. Heaton Rhodes (Tai Tapu) 1 and 2. j Bull, yearling. One entry —R. Heaton Rhodes 1. Cow in milk, three years or over. Two entries—R, Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling. Two entries —R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2. Champion bull—R. Heaton Rhodes. Champion cow—K. Heaton Rhodes. Polled Angus. Judge: Mr W. Robertson (Middlemarch). Bull, three years or over. Three entries—--1 John Douglas’s Trustees (Mount Royal) 1 I and 2, Roberts and Co. (Gladbrook) 3. I Bull, two years. Three entries—John i Douglas's Trustees 1, Roberts and Co. 2 and 1 3 - Bull, yearling. Three entries —Roberts and Co. 1,2, and 3. Cow, four years or over. Three entries — Roberts and Co 1 and 2, John Douglas's Trustees 3. Heifer, three years. Two entries —Roberts and Co. 1 and 2. Heifer, two years. Three entries—Roberts and Co. 1,2, and 3. Heifer, yearling. Three entries —Roberts and Co. 1 and 2. Throe cows or heifers. Two entries— Roberts and Co. 1 and 2. Champion bull—John Douglas’s Trustees. Champion cow —Roberts and Co. Holstein Frisians. Judge: Mr M. Leith (Woodlands). Bull, three years or over. One entry—J. Pirie (Woodlands) 1. Bull, two years old. Two entries—J. Pirio 1. E. R, Brinsden (Halfway Bush) 2.

Bull, yearling. Three entries—Thos. Doherty 1, R. J. Sparks (Maungatua) 2. Cow in milk, .four years or over. One entry—F. E. Hellyer 1. Cow in calf, three years or over, dry. Two entries—C. A.„ Shiel (Cavcrsham) 1, F. E. Hellyer 2. Heifer, two years. Three entries —J. Pirie 1, F. E. Hellyer 2. Champion bull—Thos. Doherty. Champion cow—C. A. Shiel. Ayrshire. Judge, Mr J. Jenkins (Waddington.) Bull, three years or over. Two entries — Jas. Frew (Herbert) 1, Archd. Gillies (Hampden) 2. Bull, yearling. Seven entries—Cowan Bros. (Enfield) 1 and 2, Archd. Gillies 3 and c, Peter Ireland (Goodwood) he. Bull, two years. Five entries—Archd. Gillies 1 and 3, Weir Bros. (Pukehilci) 2. Cow in milk, four years or over. Five entries —Cowan Bros. I and 2, Peter Ireland 3. Cow in milk, three years. Four entries —Archd. Gillies 1, Cowan Bros. 2. Cow in calf, three years or over, dry. Five entries—Cowan Bros. 1 and 2, Peter Ireland 3. Heifer, two years. Four entries —Archd. Gillies I and 3, Cowan Bros. 2. Heifer, yearling. Eight entries—Cowan Bros. 1, Archd. Gillies 2, James Frew 3. Three cows or heifers. Three entries — Cowan Bros. 1, Archd. Gillies 2, Peter Ireland 3. Cow and two of her progeny. Three entries—Cowan Bros. 1, Archd. Gillies 2, Peter Ireland 3. Champion hull —Archd. Gillies. Reserve champion— Jae. Frew, Chanmion cow or heifer—Cowan Bros. Reserve Champion —Peter Ireland. Shorthorn. Judge, Mr 11. Steel (Clinton). Bull, throe years or over. Throe entries—H heart on Estate (Riccarton, Christchurch) 1, Arthur Chamberlain (Ellesmere) 2, A. W. Gardner 3. Bull, two years. Two entries—Riccarton Estate 1, John Bathgate (Outrarn) 2. Bull, yearling. Eight entries—Riccarton Estate 1 and 2, Arthur Chamberlain 3, William Waddell (Waikaka Valley) he. Cow. four years or over. Three entries —I). Murray (Clydevalc) 1 and 2. Heifer, three years. Two entries —D. Murray 1 and 2. Heifer, two years. Four entries—Riccarton Estate 1 and 2, D. Murray 3. Heifer, yearling. Two entries —Riccarton Estate 1, D. Murray 2. Three cows or heifers. Two entries—D. Murray 1, Riccarton Estate 2. Cow and two of her progeny. One entry—D. Murray 1. Champion bull—Riccarton Estate. Champion cow or heifer —Riccarton Estate. Fat Cattle. Judge, Mr W. Grindlcy (Dunedin). Bullock, four years or over. One entry —Geo. A. Graham (Berwick) 1. Bullock, three years. One entry—Robert T. Kirk (Mosgiel) 1. Steer, two years. Two entries—W. J. Charters (Mosgiel) 1, Robert T. Kirk 2. Four bullocks most suitable for butchers’ purposes. One entry—W. J. Charters 1.

Cow, four years or over. Two entries — Thomas Doherty (Methven) 1, Geo. A. Graham 2. j Heifer, three years. One entry—W. J. ■ Charters 1. j Heifer, two years. One entry- Robert j T. Kirk ]. j Champion animal in section—Geo. A. , Graham. I ; SHEEP. I I ■ Bohdkr Leicester. , Judge: Mr D. Archibald (Cheviot). j i Rain,- above 30 months. Seven entries — U. M. Sutherland (Wuunate), 1 and cham- , pion, 2 and reserve champion, John Douglas’s Trustees (Palmerston) 3. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. Ten entries — John M’Kercher (Woodlands) 1 and 2, Robert Miller (Mandevillb) 3, John Douglas’s trustees h c. Ram, under 18 months. Thirteen entries —J. Dowthwaite (Waimate) 1, D. M. Sutherland 2,3, and h c. Shorn ram, under 18 months (thorn since October 1). Nine entries —D. M. Suther- , land 1, John Douglas’s Trustees 2 and 3. j Two rums, under 18 months. Nine entries —D. M. Sutherland 1,2, and 3, J. Dowthwaite h c. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. Eleven entries—U. M. Sutherland 1 and champion, J. Dowthwaite 2 and icserve champion and 3, John Douglas’s Trustees h c. Two ewes, above 13 months, with lambs at foot. Six entries—D. M. Sutherland 1, John Douglas’s Trustees 2, John M'Kerchcr 3. Ewe, under 18 months. Eleven entries— J. Dowthwaite 1 and 3, D. M. Sutherland 2 and h c. Shorn ewe, under 18 months (shorn since October 1). Ten entries —D. M. Sutherland 1, J. Dowthwaite 2, John Douglas’s Trustees 3, Robert Miller h e. Two ewes, under 18 months. Twelve entries—D. M. Sutherland 1 and/2, Robert Miller 3. Hojjney Marsh. Judge : Mr E. Short (Wairnahalca). ! Ram, over 30 months. Seven entries — John Miller (Maungatua) 1, Donald Grant (Tiinaru) 2, T. L. Barnhill (Lunisden), 3 and h c. Rum, above 18 months and under 30 months. Seven entries —J. A. Murdoch j (Merino Downs) 1 and champion, Donald i Grant 2 and 5, John Miller h c. Ram, under 18 months. Seven entries— Donald Grant 1 and 2. T. L. Barnhill 3. Shorn ram, under 18 months (shorn sines October 1). One entry —D. Grant 1. Two rams, under 18 months. Four entries • —Donald Grant 1 and 2. Judge: Mr A. S. Holms (Feilding). Ewe, above 18 months, with iamb at foot. Nino entries—T. L. Barnhall 1 and champion, J. A. Murdoch 2,3, and h c. Two ewes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot. Three entries —J. A. Murdoch 1. Ewe, under 13 months. Seven entries —T. L. Barnhill 1 and 2, Donald- Grant 5 and i h c. | Shorn ewe, under 18 months (shorn since , October 1). Three entries—T. L. Barnhill j 1, Donald Grantf 2. Two ewes, under 13 months. Four cnI tries —T. L. Barnhill 1, Donald Grant 2 I Inbred Haltered. 1 Judge: Mr W. Ayson (Waikaka). Ram. months. Two entries—New

Zealand and Australian Lund Co. (Mocraki Estate) 1 and 2. | Ram, above 18 months and under 50 \ months. Two entries—New Zealand and ! Australian Lund Co. 1 and champion and 2. j Ram, under 18 months. Two entriur - 1 New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 i and 2. I Shorn ram, under 18 months (shorn since 1 October 1). Two entries—New Zealand and I Australian Land Co. 1 and 2. ' Two rams, under 18 months. One entry —New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1. i Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries—New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 and champion and 2. Two owes, above 18 months, with lambs at foot. One entry —New Zealand anJ Australian Land Co. 1. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries—• New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 and 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months (shorn since October 1). Two entries—New Zealand and • Australian Land Co. 1 and 2. Lincoln. , Judge: Mr D. Archibald (Cheviot). ( Ram, above 30 months. Three entries — New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 and champion and 2. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries —Now Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 montlis. Two entries — New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 and 2. Shorn ram, under 18 months (shorn since October 1). Two entries- New Zealand and Australian Lund Co. 1 and 2 Two rams, under 18 months. One entry —New Zealand and Australian Lund Co. 1. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries- -New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 and champion and 2. | Two ewes, above 18 months, wijh lambs j at foot. One entry—New Zealand and AusI tjalian Land Co. 1. / Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries—New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 and 2. Shorn owe, under 18 months (shorn since October 1). Two entries —New Zealand and Australian Land Co. 1 and 2. Fat Siieel’. Judge, Mr \V. (Jrirdicy (Dunedin). Three longwool or longwool crossbred wethers, any weight, shorn. Ntj sheep over two-shear eligible for this class. Three entries—Orbcil Bros. (Oamaru) 1 and 2. Three down or crossbred down wethers, any weight, shorn. No sheep over twoshear eligible in this class. Two entries — Orbell Bros 1. and 2. Three wethers or maiden ewes (any brood or cross) most suitable for frozen meat trade; shorn. Two entries—Orbell Bros. 1 and 2. Three wethers or maiden ewes under 18 months (longwool or longwool cross), to be shown in the wool, and value of skin to he ta'ker; into consideration. Two entries— Orbell Bros. 1 and 2. Three wethers or maiden owes, under 18 months (down or down cross), to be- shown in the wool and value of skin to be taken into consideration. Two entries—Orbell Bros. 1 and 2. Three fat lambs, longwool crocs. Thre« entries —W. Jaffray, jun. (East Taieri) , 2, and 3.

Three fat lambs, any breed or cross. Two entries—W. Jaffray, jun. 1 and 2. PIGS. Judge: Mr D. E. Grant (Outram). Berkshires. Boar, any ago. Two entries—O. Brice 1 and 2. Boar, under 12 months. Two entries —C. Brice 1 and 2. Boar, under 6 months. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2. Sow, any age. Two entries —O. Brice 1 and 2. Sow, under 12 months. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2. Sow, under 6 months. Two entries —C. Brice 1 and 2. Litter of pigs, not less than six; to be shown with the mother. One entry—C. Brice 1 and 2. Yorkshires. Boar, any age. Two entries C. Brice 1 and 2. Boar, under 12 months. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2. Boar, under 6 months. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2. Sow, any age. Two entries—o. Brice 1 and 2. Sow, under 12 months. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2. Sow, under 6 months. Two entries—o. Brice 1 rnd 2. Other Recognised Purebreds Not Previously Enumerated. Boar, any age. One entry—C. Brice. Boar, under 12 months. Qne entry—o. Brice. Sow, any ago. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and. 2. Tat Pigs. Pen of three porkers, under 9 months. One entry—C. Brice. Bacon pig, any age or breed. Two entries —O. Brice 1 and 2. DOGS. Judge, Mr S. Devoraux (Dunedin). English Setters. Puppiee, doge, two entries—Mr W. P. Ohapm&n’s Newborough Prince 1, Mr J. Hannon’s (Oanmru) Celerity 2. Dogs, open One entry —G. W. MTntoflh’e Blue King 1. Puppies, bitches. Two entries—J. Ross's Quecnio 1, M. J. Hannon’s Newborough Belle 2. Bitohes, open. One entry—J. Ross’s Queenie 1. Collies. Dogs, pups. Three entries—C. Keast’s Admiration Major 1, Miss M. Bennett’s Glen Sultan Straightaway 2, W. J. Milne’s (Oamaru) The Surgeon 3.

Dogs, open. Two entries —C. E. Keast’s M‘Kay 1, W. J. Milne’s The Surgeon 2. Bitches, pairs. Two entries—R. Ecclcs’s (Port Chalmers) Princess Grace 1, E. Hilliker’s Inquisitive Nell 3. Bitches, open. Two entries Morris and Co.'s Campanolla 2, F. Hilliker’s Inquisitive Nell 3. Bearded collie dogs, pupa. Ono entry — Alex. Ewart’s (Otago Central) Wave 1. Working collies, dogs and bitches, open. One entry—R. W. Brown’s (East Taieri) Greenland Fly 1. Bulldogs. Dogs, pups. Four entries -P. B. Witt’s Captain Hulsey 1, C. W. Pattillo’s Ainhurst II 2, M. Shrimpton’s Count Crunipeull 3. Dogs, Now Zealand bred. Six entries— J. 11. Hutton’s Bromley Count 1, James Kane’s (Invercargill) Hukarcro Stone 2, P. B. Witt’s Captain Halsey 3. Dogs, open. Three entries— R. S. Menzics’ British Beaming 1, J. H. Hutton’s Bromley Count 2, Jas. K. Kano’s Hukarere Stone 3. Bitches, New Zealand bred. Seven entires—R. S. Menzies’s (jlenledi Gqisy 1, W. 11. Sell’s Dominion Pride 2, Jas. K. Kane’s Waihopai Rata 3, 11. A. Johnston v h c, W. H. Sell v h o, 11, B. Patterson h c. Bitches, open. Six entries —R. S. Menace's Glenledi Gipsy 1, W. 11. Sell’s Dominion Pride 2, Jas. K. Kane’s Waihopai Rata. -3, 11. A. Johnston vho. Brace, throe entries—R. S. Menzics 1 W. 11. Sell 2, J. K. Kane 3. Spaniels. Irish water. One entry—Neville P. Braithwaite’s Paddy Malone 1. Black Cocker pup. One entry—Duncan Gillies’s Waitaki Lad 1. Black cocker dog, open. Ono entry— Duncan Giiliee’s Waitaki Lad 2. Fox Terriers. Smooth dog, pud. Two entries—Alex. Kidd’s Sylvan Knot) 1, Alex. Kidd's Sylvan Hardware 2. Dog, New Zealand bred. Five entries— B. Ellis’s Kaikoral Kismet 1, A. Kidd’s Sylvan Hardware 2, W. Ross’s Kinleith Dick 3. Dogs, open. Two entries —B. Ellis's Kaikorai Kismet 1, A. Kidd’s Sylvan Hardware 2. Bitohes, pups. Three entries—H. GBruco’s Waverley Sidonia. 1, A. Kidd's Sylvan Two-step 2. Bitches, New Zealand bred. Four entries—B. Ellis’s Kaikorai Kilrneny 1 H. O. Bruce’s Waverley Mona 2, A. Kidd’s Sylvan Two-step 3. Bitches, open. Four entries—B. Ellii'a

Kaikorai Kilmeny 1, H. G. Bruce’s Wavorloy Sidonia 2, A, Kidd’s Sylvan Two step v h c. Brace. One entry—A. Kidd 1. Team. One entry—A. Kidd 1. Pugs (fawx). Bitches, open. Two .entries—F. Ran- • dall’s Hebe 2, D. Daniell’s Pansy 3. POUEKAXIANS. Dogs, open. One entry —Mrs G. Lewis (Christchurch) 1. Bitches, oxien. One entry—Mrs G. Lewis 1. Non-sporting brace. Two entries—Mrs Lewis 1, R. S. Menzdcs 2. Selling class. One entry—A. Kidd 1.

SHOW EXHIBITS. (Published by Arrangement.) W. STUART WILSON AND COMPANY. On this stand, which is the one nearest the entrance gate, one observes the words, on the side of the tent Engineering Masterpieces,” which serve very adequately to describe the machines exhibited. The first one to attract attention is the Trusty Triumph, in connection with which the Motor Cycle some time ago used these words: ‘‘What a pretty machine the Triumph Company have evolved.” Not only is it a perfect picture .-to look at, but the Triumph on thp Brookland track recently mad© a six-hour record, during the whole of this time running at the rate of almost one mile a minute, which is the most stupendous record that has ever been made by a motor cycle. A B.S.A. with a side car also shown holds many world’s records. A B.S.A. with side car and passenger travelled round Brookland track recently at the enormous rate of over 50 miles an hour. Last, but not least amongst this wonderful trio of exhibits is the vibrationlcss Douglas, which has to be ridden to bo appreciated. In the hill climb last Saturday,. on Signal Hill, the Douglas motor cycles scaled up the hill much faster than many of the heavy power twins, which is convincing proof of the work they will stand up to. Anyone intending purchasing a motor cycle will be well advised in visiting this firm’s stand at the show, and, if not able to do so, should note that the firm’s address is 132 Bond street, Dunedin (near the high chimney, which is a landmark, and can be seen from almost any part of the city). MR W. J. P. M’CULLOCH. Mr W. J. P. M’Culloch’s exhibit is one which attracted probably more attention than any other in the show owing to its up to datencss in the motor world. The first striking exhibit was the Prince Henry model single-sleeve Argyll, which recently achieved great success on Brooklands track, and at the present time is putting up a meritorious reliability trial through South Africa. This exhibit was recognised as the prettiest-designed car in the show. The ever-increasing popular car, the Silent Ford, attracted not only its satisfied users, but many intending purchasers, to see th ©latest improvements; and they were not disappointed to find something not only pleasing to the eye, but up to date in every respect, and quite in keeping with the best English car in workmanship and design of body. The colonial design of body fulfils this in every respect, and it is safe to prophesy that, with the latest improvements in the Ford, together with the well-merited name they have earned for reliability, cheap upkeep, they will easily top the number of sales made at this show, as they did at the lust. It is worthy of note that there is near approaching as many Fords on the road in New Zealand as all other makes put together. Yauxhall Motors (Ltd.) are represented in this stand by a magnificent 20-h.p. touring car, painted aluminium, and upholstered in blue. This is the model which scoured the gold medal for reliability and the special prize for lowest petrol eonsumption in last year’s reliability trials to Ilanmer and back, via Cheviot. The performance was repeated again this year in the trials to Kaikoura and back, the Vauxhall securing the gold medal for reliability and the special trophy for petrol consumption, averaging 44 ton-miles per gallon over a distance of 350 miles of hills and riverbeds. At hill-climbing in this dominion the Vauxhalls have never been beaten, and have won Ixith on formula and fastest time in every climb in which they have taken part.” The star production of this firm is the Prince Henry model, one of which Mr M‘Culloch is showing fitted with a racing body. These cars oan be had with a five or two-seater body and a Brooklands certificate to lap that track at over 90 miles per hour, as well as the usual throe years’ guarantee against defective parts. This is the model which won the great reliability trial across Siberia, from th© Black Sea to the Baltic, and has just recently broken 11 world’s records at Brooklands, covering 700 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour. Intending purchasers of high-grade cars would do well to have a trial in one of these magnificent hill-clirnbers, Mr M'Culloch is to bo congratulated on the good agencies he holds and the excellent business he is doing. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company (Ltd.), local agents for the Lister Company, display a 4-h.p. portable engine, mounted on an all-steel truck. This engine is beautifully finished and very compact. It is notable for the simplicity of its carburettor, automatic lubricator, dust-proof crank, and cam shaft-case. It is reliable, durable, and economical. They also show the Lister shearing machinery, comprising the Standard gear and tire Lister simplex gear, the latter being specially adapted lor low shearing sheds, both gears driving the 1914 model shears. A Walter A. Wood mower and a hayrake by the same manufacturers are also shown. An exhibit which is of interest to dairymen and others is that of the Mehring Foot Power Milker. Though the machine was only recently placed on the market, it is claimed that there are hundreds in use throughout the dominion. The power is generated by the user working the treadle with his feet, and it will milk 20 cows an hour. Mason Struthers and Co. have an exhibit comprising ploughs, harrows, binders, grass mowers, rakes, cream separators, churns, butterworkers, cto. The Cockshatt Implements, and Frost and Wood Binders are British built throughout. A feature of the exhibit is the stand of 1913 model Alfa Laval Oream Separators. These machines have a patent automatic spray lubricating device, which reduces the trouble of oiling. 'Jhe Pittebujrg perfect welded

fencing, suitable for cattle, sheep, poultry, and garden, is also to be seen. Messrs J. K. Watson and Co., as agents for Messrs Marshall, Sous, and Co., England, exhibited an 8-h.p. single cylinder traction engine, fitted with winding drum and steel ropo pump, injector, waterlifter, oil pump to cylinder, etc. This engine was driving one of their 4fc bin thrashing machines, which was fitted throughout with self-aligning ring oiling bearings, patent concave, and other equipments usually fitted to their thrashers of late design. On the same stand was one of the Blackstone kerosene oil engines, fitted so as to be portable, on four largo wheels, and driving a 2ft Keystone mill. This plant is capable of handling all classes of grain or seeds. The engine can also be used for various purposes, such as chaff-cutting, sawing, or driving sheep-shearing plants.

Messrs John Chamber and Son have an exhibit of machinery in motion, the chief feature being the Tangye oil engine, shown as a portable on wheels and on a sledge, and also the stationary type. The 3£ h.p. oil engine, self-contained on sledge, is driving a Tangye Tan-Gyro pump. A Samson windmill is also exhibited. A feature of the display is a small house built of Poilite asbestos cement building sheets and roofed with Poilite tiles. Poilite is a substitute for wood, and can be sawn like timber.

The Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association of New Zealand has a display of various lines, including Belfast Sheep Dips and Pittsburgh Electrically Welded Fencing. Donald woolprcsses are shown in working order, also the improved multigrip wire strainer manufactured by the same makers. Several sheep are branded with Flockmasters’ Friend Branding Paint. The display also includes Sykes’ animal remedies, Holmes’ spreaders, Alfa Laval separators, and Cyclone gates.

last year: — 1912. 1913. Sheep ... 251 202 Cattle ... 195 169 Horses . ... 356 574 Tigs ... 41 32 Competitions ... 45 , 103 Hogs » 88 Totals "Not ... 871 catalogued. 963