POVERTY BAY A. AND P. SOCIETY.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 10496, 24 October 1905, Page 2

POVERTY BAY A. AND P. SOCIETY.

I TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SHOW. Those who look back ten or twelve > years and recollect the difficulty that was . experienced m getting together a suffi- . ciently large and representative collection : of exhibits to justify the holding of an . exhibition of tlie Mock of the district . must bo gratified at the splendid success that now attends the annual gatherings of , the A. and P. Association. The schedule [ of nominations is mounting up year by year, and every succeeding year shows new competitors entering the lists, whilst m the diversity of classes there is far better representation than there has ever been. This year tliere was reason m the cold, wet winter and backwardness of the spring to expect a falling off m the } number of exhibits, which has been the 1 case m the neighboring district of Hawke's Bay, where similar conditions pro- ) vailed, due to a natural tendency on the 1 part of owners to hesitate m entering * stock which was not m forward condition. The officers of the Society, however, have been pleasantly surprised at being able not only to maintain tlieir ground but to record another substantial increase on the previous year. At the same time, it may naturally be expected that whilst m point t, of numbers the entries are satisfactory, . the stock can hardly be penned m such ( prime condition as usual. Tlie dairy stock . especially have suffered by the long spell } of wet weather, and these usually popu- . lar and well-contested classes are scarce- > ly as well filled as they have been m for : . mer years. A number of intending ext hibitors refrained from sending. tlieir animals forward, considering tliey were liardly fit for the show ring. Despite, however, any apparent weakness m respect to condition, for which due allowance will be made by visitors, the present Show is well worthy of the great district it represents. The weakness of s last year that called for a good deal of - caustic criticism, and led to the taunt 1 that tlie gathering had developed into a i, polo pony sliow, has been repaired. The j stock upon which the district depends 1 for its main staple industry is better rea presented than ever it has been. Tliere s are no less than 240 entries of sheep, as i. compared with 159 last year, and com-. a petition m almost every class is good. „ Not only is the standard type upon s which the majority of our flocks are bas- . Ed, the Lincolns, well represented by sev- . eral of our foremost breeders, but the m,- , creased exhibits m Romiieys, English and . Border Leicesters, Shropshires, and Soivtlic downs denote that more attention is be- ,. ing paid than ever it has been m the n past to the scientific side of sheepfarms mg, the cultivation of crosses best suited to the district and to the production of j high-class mutton and wool. In the fat c classes there is also excellent competition, 0 the challenge cup and substantial prizes offered by the Society for the production j of good quality freezers being keenly contested. Over 400 fat sheep have been '_ penned for the competitions m their p classes. Both cattle and sheep demonj strate the steps that have been taken by . breeders to elevate the standard of the . stock of the district. The entries include s a number of high-priced importations j from some of the best colonial breeders, and these meet m competition the best * progeny of local studs tliat have been built up by careful and selective breed- ! ing. Whilst the mainstays of the dis--0 t net's prosperity, m the sheep and cattle, show gratifying increase m their r representatives at the Show, the horse j classes have m 110 -way deteriorated, the j number of entries reaching close on 500, of which 131 come under the heading of the competitions that prove so attractive to the general run of visitors to the * Show. . The implements and industrial * exhibits are of a wider range than they have ever previously been, though tliey have suffered to some extent by the-with- ' drawal ■ from all but the chief metropo- , litan shows of the leading importers and . manufacturers of harvesting machinery, wlio found the expense attendant on ' visiting so many gatherings not commensurate with tlie volume of business done. Gisborne might claim exceptional treatment, on the ground that people here not , being connected with the railway system of the colony, have not the same fact--1 lities to attend tlie big shows as the folk of other districts, but it must be v remembered that the acreage of soil devoted to cereals is, after all, small, and „ cannot warrant the employment of a great number of harvesters. Until our farmers go m a little more vigorously for the a raising of grain the makers of tliese implements will probably be conspicuous a by their absence at the local shows. Folt lowing is an instructive comparison of the , rise m tlie number of entries from year '' td year: —

Totals 1071 1011 810 721 662 586 617 165 For tlie first day of their gathering the i Society have been fortunate m securing s one ol the brightest days of the year. Not a cloud dimmed the clear blue of tlie 3 sky this morning, and the glorious suu- - shine must have put members of the Society, exhibitors and all connected with the Show m great heart. Good weather , is indispensable for the success of such - a gathering, and if to-morrow is again s fine the Show should eclipse all previous a yea«* m the magnitude of its success. Seldom have the Park grounds appealed to such advantage. Town visitois cani not fail to revel m the fresh greenness of the sward and surrounding belt of pines, while the willows at the rear of 1 the grandstand provide delightful shade s for picnic and family parties m search of a cool retreat. Under such condit ions a day at the Park must be tlior roughly enjoyable. Tlie officials of the Society came m ' for much congratulation upon the exten- ► siye alterations which have been recently t effected m re-arranging the whole of the stockyards, .stalls and rings. These are now placed within the area of the racing • track, and directly m front of the stand. ■ The alteration affords ample room for the • numerous classes. The ground, being of ■ a sandy nature, quickly absorbs the - moisture, and being soft and refreshened by the recent showers, was m excellent condition for the stock. Exhibitors have • also been afforded the convenience of an entrance from the main road, thus obviating the difficulty and inconvenience of ' dragging their somewhat nervous stock - down through tlie main entrance, and - round by the grandstand and its suri rounding variety of side-shows. • Various side-shows were this morning I busily preparing for their business of attracting and enchaining the attention of the wandering crowds this afternoon, and. • to-morrow. Several exhibitors have . adopted topical ideas m connection with their displays. Williams and 'Kunbel have fashioned a beautiful monument to ► the illustrious navigator Cook, all done ■ m. Lynda soap, and it is well worthy of 1 inspection. The public at another stand ' are reminded of the near approach of the 1 local option poll by an announcement that a noted lecturer is coming, and instructions are given m big lettering how to vote. ► Asked for an expression of opinion upon the cattle classes adjudicated upon today, Mr W. Taylor, of Waikato, judge \ of stud cattle classes, said there were ] some very good bulk ' exhibited ; they were most creditable to the district. In awarding champion bull prize to Mr C. Gray's roan Cherry Knight, the judge (Mr A. L. Josephs, of Canterbury) said he considered this bull was a wonderful animal for its age. It miist, he added, have been a very handsome bull m its younger days. It carried its excellent points well m its stock. The judges speak m high terms of the reception tliat has been accorded them by the officials of the Society, and they seem very favorably impressed with the prospects of the district. In the tandem team clasp, there was a good field. Mr W. D. Lysnar carried off first prize with a very fine team, a black mare and gelding. The award was favorably received by the spectators. The catering was m the hands of Mr J. Erskine, under whose capable management every satisfaction was given to members of the Society and the public. Judging commenced at 9.30, and the officials were busily employed all/ the morning m adjudicating the different classes. The arrangements for tlie day Were well managed by the secretary, Mr H. M. Porter, and a large staff of assistants. The President, Mr T. Holden, and the Vice-President, Mr F. B. Barker, were untiring m their efforts to promote the success of the Show, and were the recipients of ready assistance from other members of the Committee. HORSES. In the blood classes Mr G. Carrington carried off 'chief* honors with hia fine Day mare Togoza and his thoroughbred San Remo. The latter was exhibited m beautiful show condition, and looked a grand specimen of representative blue blood. The judge (Mr Gillies) had no difficulty m placing him first, with Mr Clark's •Sabretache second. No third was awarded. Mares suitable for remounts brought out a field of 11 entries, and several excellent animals ' were put m the ring. The red ticket went to Mr J. R. Redstone's grey mare, which the judge characterised as a splendid specimen, although her color was rather against her. Mr Witters Zephyr (second) and Mr Parker's Thelma also came m for praise, and although there was no third prize m the class, on the judge's advice a third was awarded to Thelma. Five entires were shown m Class 20, and Mr Parson's brown horse Dexter was successful m obtaining first honors. Mr J. Clark's Sabretache was adjudged tlie best entire calculated to improve the breed of weightcarriers. There Avas a good exhibition of backs and ponies, 17 facing the judge (Mr H. Russell) m Class 33. | Tho remounts (mares) were the best class that Mr Gillies was called on to judge, and. although some of the mares shown were of a coarse stamp, the plac- v

and generally the class was ft good one. The thoroughbred entires was another very fair class, but the yearling and two. year-olds were poorly represented, and m this respect tho local Show's weakness has been also experienced at Palmerston North and other places where lack of ! competition has made the Societies consider whether it would not be udvisablo to drop the classes out. The popular part of the morning's programme was undoubtedly the competitions m No. 2 ring, classes 26, 31 to 35 and 39. Mr Russell, the judge, gave the various classes careful diwrimihatioji, and notwithstanding the fact that the hack classes he liad to deal with large fields, he gave full consideration before coming to a judgment. In some cases ho rode tlie uninlals iv order to satisfy himself ar to their paces, a useful precaution seldom taken by judges. Tlie ' hacks, .ponies, and polo ponies were all , largely represented. In classes 33 and 34, Mr J. R. Murphy got a first and second with Iris pony Rangoon, and a second and tlurd with his bay mare Bla, Mr E. Murphy securing titv«t place m . class 34 with Minnehaha. Mr C. A. Sherriff earned all before him m the classes for harness horses, 35 and 39. In „ tlie. former class Ms p/retty ohedtnut , gelding Gorse was awarded flrnt prize, and came second to tlie same owner's bay , gelding Cockle m class 39. Mr W. 0. Sherratt secured the red decoration with ins black gelding Ponta m class 31, and was placed third m the ladies' driving competition. Mr H. Russell, judge of harness class**, states that the lvorses exhibited were on ' the whole a good collection, and compare . favorably with outside. Good as the . prize-takers were, the others tailed away , to a lot of rubbish. He considered the ( polo and harness classes were very good . : but tlie hunters, with the exception of .the winner, P. J, Parker's Thelma— on . excellent mare — were only fair. DRAUGHTS. r Class 12.— Best entire, any age, cham- • pion. Ist prize £5 ss, presented by Mr -, H. B. Williams, and certificate; 2nd £2: l T i ew *- were - three entrants m this class. . Through, some misunderstanding, Mr 0. ,1 Gray's well-known Loch Lomond was omitted from the entries': Wm. MeCul- > lough, bay, Young Garnet, 6yrs, by Gari net— Rose, bred by exhibitor, 1 and cliampion; T. Spenoe, bay, Young Herd Laddie, aged, by Herd Laddie— Darling, i bred by C. F. Dennett, 2; Jos. Brunton. black colt, by Native Prince, 2yrs, bred by exhibitor 3. The judge stated that tlie horse* were not well shown; I many good points might have been brought out with better Pacini?. BLOOD. » Judge: Mr Hugh Gillies. - Committeeman : Mr W. R. Barker. [ Stewards: Messrs J. B. Morris and t H. Smith. i Class 13.— Best filly, colt, or gelding, , foaled since 31st July, 1904. Ist prize » £1, 2nd 10s: G. Curiington, bay colt, t yearling, by San Remo— Ladybird, bred ' by exhibitor, 1. Class 14.— Best colt, foaled since 31st ' July, 1903. Ist prize £1, 2nd IOit: Jas. Boyd, chestnut colt, The Saint, foaled ' November, .1903, by San Remo, bred by » T. Cruill, 1; •.■■;•• > Class 15.— Best lilly or gelding, foaled • suice 31st Judy, 1903. Ist prize £1, 2nd 10s : T. King, brown filly, by Phoebus i Apoilo-nLady Wellington, bred by Mor--1 nn, 1; D. Hepburn, brown filly, 2yre, by San Remo— Unique, bred by exhibi- • tor, 2. 1 Class 16.— Best .blood more, to foul this ,:«ason or with foal at foot. If no 5 foal at foot prize Hvill be witliheld Until > Committee are satisfied tliat mare is m - foal. Ist prize £2, 2nd £1 : O. Carrington, bay mare, Yogoza, aged, by Waka- ' tipu— Luna, bred by A. B. Newman, 1 ; | Stephen Liddell, chestnut mare, Aherlow, 1 6yrs, by Clanrana ld— Golden Vale, bred ' by Sir George Clifford, 2. Class 17.— Best entire, any age, thoroughbred. Ist prize £3 and cliampion : ceitifiicate, 2nd £1: G. Carringtoh, bay entire, San Remo, 7yrs, by St. Leger ! (imp.)— Cissy, by Musket (imp.), bred by J. Morrin, 1; Johtt Clark, brown Sabretache, aged, by Cudratsier— Rose, bred • by Auckland Stud Company, 2. " LIGHT. Class 18.— Best horse, coaching stamp, 3 years old or over (either sex). _t • prize £2 2s, presented by J. R. Red- ' stone and Sons, 2tid £1: G. M. Reynoids, grey gelding, Gay Lad, 7yrs, by i Good-bye, 1; G. Carrington, bay gelding, Prince, 6yrs, by Crackshot— Merrylegs • mare, bred by exhibitor, 2. Class 19.— Best mure, suitable for breeding army remounts. Ist prize £2, 2nd 10s : J. R. Redstone and Sons, «rey _ mare, Queenie, Byr&, 1; R. J. Witterv, m black mare, Zephyr, 2; P. J. Parker, black mare, Tlkium* 3. " Class 20.— Best entire calculated to improve the breed of carriage and coaching J Horses. Ist prize £2 2s, presented by ; Mr C. Neenan, and £1 by the- Society; | 2nd £1: A. Parsons' brown/Dexter. J aged, by MambrinO Mac— Perkiu War- | beck H bred by W. Chisnall, 1; J. M. I Butler 2. : Class 21.— Best entire calculated to improve the breed of weight-carriers. Ist > prize £3, 2nd £1: Joim Clark, brown, ' Sabretache, aged, by Cuirassier— Roie, ■ bred by Auckland Stud Company, Is A. > Parsons, brown, Mbtor, 2. Class 22.— Best pony stallion, 4yrs or • over, and under 14 bands. Ist prize £2, i 2ud £1- E. Murphy, cream, Tomtit, 5 • years, by Polroi, bled by O. Evans, T; i Edward Franc's Grey, cream, Mare, 2. 1 ,-91"- 26 *~ J,eßt "Weight-carrying hack, ( 14.2 to 15 hands, up to l4Bt. Ist prize - £2, 2nd £1 : W. L. Oate B , bay gelding, I Dc,*ert Bom, 3yrs, by WaJmarama--- ----• Grannie, 1; W. Smith, grey gelding, t fenowball, 2; George Scott, grey gelding, t Jack, 3. I Class 29.— Best horse suitable for a > hunter up to 12 stone or over. Ist prize ■ £3, presented by Mr F. Pattullo} 2nd, £2; 3rd, £1: Thi* class was taken at 2.15. A field of fourteen faced the judge, und much to the interest of the spectators were put over the rail and brush fences. Several spills occurred, but, fortunately, without mishap. The judging resulted: P. J. Parker's black maw' llielma, 5 years, by Stlowau, bred by J. h. Flood, 1; E. M. Hutchinsou'a black mare Blackbird, aged, 2; A. B. Williams grey gelding Jimmie Manuka, 3. Class 30.— Best trbop horse (must be the property of, and ridden by, a member of the East Coast Mounted Rifles. Ist prize, £3 3s; 2nd, £2 2s. both presented by Messrs Hutchinson Bros. ; 3rd £1 Is, presented by the Corps; 4tb, TOb 6d, by the Society j Wm. Witters, jun., bay gelding, Starlight, 6 years, by Bulldog, bred by R. Steggall, 1 ; p. J. p_. ker, black mare, Thelma, 2; Geo. Wittens, bay gelding* Bugler, 3; J. R. Red. stone und Sons, bay geldiiig, Campbell, 4* Class 31.— Best poijy, 13 hands and un* Jf- **t P**"». £2; 2nd, £1, A. J. J. ™[|, ba y g eldi "g, 3 years. 1; Miss Phyllis Allen, chestnut mare, Minnie, 2; ni g, -A bay mare » »°w*y, 3. Class 32.— Best pony or cc*, over 13 hands and under 14 hands. Ist nrize. £2; 2nd, £1: W. G. Sherratt, r>'ao£ gelding Poata, aged, 1; C. A. Sherriff, bay gelding, Oockie, 2; F. B. Barker,, brown gelding, Jolm Bull, 3. Class 33— Best pony or cob. 14 handa or under 14 2. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £li J. R. Murphy, bay gelding, Rangoon, It J. R. Murphy, bay rftare, Bla, 2; Ralph Reynolds, black gelding, Shaitan, 3. Class 34.-i-Best pony, snitable for polo, 14,2 and under (up to 12 stone). To be judged by points. Good mouth 4 poihte, quickness to turn 4 points, pace 4 points Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: E. Murphy, bay mare, Minnehaha, by Good-bye, bred by exhibitor, 1; J. R. Murphy, bay gelding. Rangoon, 2j J. R. Murpliy, bay mare, Bla, 3. Class 35.— Best single buggy horse, 14 hands and under 14.3. Ist prize, £2 2e, ' presented by Air V. S. Lardelli; 2nd. £1 Is, presented by Adair Bros.; C. A. Sherriff, chestnut ' gelding, Gorse, aged, 1; WM. Barton, chestnut mare, Naucy, 2,* J. R. Redstone and Sons, bay gelding, Campbell, 3. Class 39.— Best pony driven by a lady, 14.2 and under. Entries m thia class ell--B'hle for other pony classes, let prise, £2 2s presented by Mr Harry Bayly; 2nd, £1: C. A. Sheriff, bay gelding, Oockie, 7 year*, 1; C. A. Sheriff, chestnut gelding, Gorse, 2; W. G. Sherratt, black gelding. Poata, 3. CATTLE. Judge: Mr W. Taylor. Committeeman: Mr M. R. Murphy. Stewards : Messrs C. H. Evans and T. L. Roberts. Mr G. Witters* roan, Rose IL, successfully carried off the championship forbeet cow, and m awarding this the judge stated he was very pleased witl* the beast; it was an excellent one,, and ..well able to hold itjs own- oven m Hawke's Bay show. \ There were no. entries whatever m the Angus classes, and m Herefords, clans 69, best bull, 3yr» old ana Upwards, wa» tho only class- represented. The on© entrant, Wi Per© trust, per J. E. Foster, Emblem, bred by J. Stuckey, was awarded first prize. SHORTHORNS. Class 47.— Best bull, calved since June 30, 1904. Ist prize £2, 2nd £1 : E. Mur. phy's roan Matawhero Duke 11th, by Lord Rothsay, dam Torea, 134 mohtbßold, bred by trustees of late D. McMaster, Uv W ; Writ® I**1 ** red. Calved August 23, 1904, bred'by exhibitor, 2; Chas. Gray, red and white, Waiohika Knight H., bred by exhibitor, 3. Nine entriw. A very good class, and a close match between' first and second. Claas 48.— Best bull, 2yrs, calved elnce 30th June, 1903. Ist prize £3 3s, presented by Dalgety and Co., _d .£1 (three entries) *. W. Witters, roan, Togo, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Holden Bros., roan, Matawhero Duke VL, bred by truf-tees late D. McMastws, 2; Geo. Witters, •white, White Slave, bfed by exhibitor, highly commended. Class 49.— Best Bull, 3yrß, calved since June 30, 1902. Ist prize £2, 2nd £1 (three entries), judged by A. L. Josephs, Canterbury : Jolin Clark,* rich roan, Duke Godolphin, by Duke Clydedalo, dam Bertha, by Lord Dodolphili, bred by W. Taylor, Waikato, 1; Geo. Witters, roan/ Bar None, by Beul ier 9and, daqy Utafa H,[

«__=__=___- / bred by H. N. Watson, 2; Chas. Gray, I roan, Waiohika Knight, bred by AicJtdeacon Williams, commended. No. lwan a very fine beast, No. 2 slightly irregular, uud No. 3 good beef stamp. Class 50. — Best bull, 4yrs and upwards. Ist prize £2 2nd £1 (four entries) : Chas. Gray, roan, Cheray Knight, bred by Archdeacon Williams, 1 ; John Clark, Tip Top, bred by W. Rathbone, 2; Chas. Gray, roan, Duke of Shortlunds, bred by Archdeacon Williams, highly commendcu. Fii*,st-prize taker a very good bull, and kept liis form well for liis age. Class 51.— Best bull, any age. Exhibitor to be occupier of not more than 250 acres. Ist prize £2 2s, presented by Mr W. G. McGavin, 2nd £1 (three entries): W. Witters, roan, Togo, bred by exhibitor, 1; Geo. Witters, wliite, White Slave, by Botanist, dam Rose 11. , bred by exhibitor, 2. Cias3 .62.— Best bull, any age, locallybred. Ist prize £2 2s, presented by J. A. Harding, 2nd £1 (three entries) > W. Witters, roan, Togo, 1; Geo. Witters; wliite, Wliite Slave, 2. Champion bull, any age. Ist prize £5, presented by KioUe Sheepfarming Co., and Society's certificate: C. Gray, roan, Cherry Knight, calved Sept. 20, 1898, bred by Archdeacon Williams. Class 53.— Best heifer, calved since June 30, 1904. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1. Three entries : "Holden Bros., roan. Beaulieu Duchess of Abbotsford VI., by Beaulieu Duke 90th, dam Beaulieu Duchess 109 th, 1 ; John Clark, light roan, Rosebud. 2. Class 54.— Best heifer, 2 years, calved since June 30, 1903. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: Holden Bros., roan, Beaulieu Duchess of Abbotsford VI., 1 ; John Clark, roan, Roseleaf, 2. Class 55. — Best lieifer, 3 years, calved since June 30, 1902. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, * £1 : W. Witters, red, Rosebud, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Andrew Tuohy, roan, Fancy, 2 ; Geo. Witters, red, Maria, h.c. Tins class occupied the judge's careful consideration, owing to the variety of the animals shown. Class 56.— Best cow, any age. Ist prize £2 Zs, presented by Mr M. B. Mander; 2nd £1: There were ten entries m this class, eight putting m an appearance m the ring. Geo. Witters, roan, Rose _„ calved August, 1900, by Rus-ell's Florist, dam Rose, by Earl Summerton, ' bred by J. . W. Johnson's estate, 1 ; W. Witters, red and white, Rosamond, bred by exhibitor, 2; W. ; Witters, red, Rosebud, bred by exhibitor, , h.c. ; J. C. Field, roan, Bolinda Rose, ( bred by Fantham, c. Judge remarked that this- was a particularly good class ; and a credit to the district.-. , Ck_* 57.— Best cow, any age. Exhibi- ; tor to be occupier of not more than 250 , acres. Ist prize £2. 2nd £1 : Geo. Witters, .roan, Rate.-!!-, 1; W. Witters, red < and white, Rosamond, 2; W. Witters, , roan, Blossom, h.c; A. Tuohy, roan, Fancy, c. Champion cow or heifer. Ist prize, Society's certificate, and £4 4s presented by T. S. Williams : Geo. Witter*-, roan, Rose H., bred by J. W. Johnson's estate, 1. Class 58. — Best pen three heifers, calved since June 30, 1904, property of and j bred by exhibitor. Ist prize £3 3s, pre- , sented by Mr Busby : W. Witters, 8, 10, . and 12 month'i respectively, 1; John J Clark, Violet, Lily, and Poppy, 2. '. Class 59. — Best three heifers, calved since June 30, 1903. ' Ist prize £2, 2nd j £1. (No entry.) * Class 60.— Best tliree heifers, calved since June 30, 1902. Ist prize £2 2s, ] presented by Waipaoa station ; 2ud £1. , One entry : W. Wittero, 33 months, roan ( 3yrs, and white 3yrs, 1. 4 sheep. ; Judge : Mr G. Elliott. ■ Committeinun : Mr W. G. Sheriat. t Stewards : Messrs C. A. Fcnwick und j E. W. Langford. - The entries of sheep showed a con- } siderable improvement on last year's, j both m numbers and quality. Lincolns - especially were ver ypromiiient, Messrs ; Kirkpatrick and J. Tombleson having the „ largest number of exhibits. Mr Kirkpat- < rick carried off the championsliips for the j best mm and.' ewe. The ram, which is . a two-year-old, was bred by Mr McMast. - er, whilst the ewe was 6n& of the exhibi- , tor's own breeding. Last year these . honors were won by Mr A. McKenzie, j who also gained several prizes to-day. , The Romney ckisses were veiy closely j contested, Messrs Field and McKenzie i being the principal exhibitors. There j was little choice between these sheep. They were very even, und the judge had some difficulty ' m giving his decision, i Mr J. L. Perry's mm, imported from j England, was adjudged the champion m , this class, aud Mi* Field's ewe was the | champion of her #ex. "'• •' I The Border and English-Leicestei , clas-es were fairly represented. Several , exliibits, however, lailed to come torward. Most of these were Mr Wall's, ' who was conducting 7 his political cam- ' paign up the Coast. ', Mr W, D. Lysnar's \ sheep were tlie prize-winners for the best English-Leicester ram and ewe with lamb | at foot, and Mr C. Gray had the only , entry of two ram hoggets! Me»<srs J. j Clark and J. Brunton were the only | exhibitors of Border-Leicesters, both ■ gaining several prizes. Excepting for one entry, by Mr W. Picken, Mr Jobson , was again the only' exhibitor of Shropshires, whilst Mr 'Lysnar was responsible for the majority of- entries m the Soutltdown clai's. Commenting on the' class of sheep shown this year, the judge, Mr ! G. Elliot, said that on the whole the sheep were ol excellent quality. The ; champion Lincolns and Romneys were ' very creditable. • Tlie Shropshircs were the poorest lot,, as they were not m show- , able condition. Speaking about the pens where two sheep were shown together, the judge said that enough care had not been taken by exhibitors to have tlie \ pair of equal quality. In most of the ; pairs to-day, one happened to be some- '' what inferior to the other. LINCOLN. ! Cla:<s 97.— Best ram hogget, 18 months , or under. Ist prize £2, 2nd £1 : D. , Kirkpatrick, 14 months,' bred by exhibitor, 1; D. Kirkpatrick, 14 mwitlis, : bred by exhibitor, 2; JuJm Tombleaou, j hogget, bred by C. J. Crago, 3. Class 98. — Best ram, over 18 montlis and under 30 months. Ist- prize £2, 2nd , £1 : D. Kirkpatrick, 2 years, bred by McMastcr, 1; D. Kirkpatrick, 2 years, bred by McMaster, 2; Jolui Tombleson, bred by C. J. Crago, 3. ClatH 99. — -Best ram, over 30 months. ( Ist prize, £2, 2nd £1 : W. D. Lywnar, oyrs, bred by Hon. J. D. Ormond, 1; D. Kirkpatrick, 3yrs, bred by Perry Bros., 2; A. McKenzie, 6-tooth, bred by Whybourne, 3. Class 100.-— Best ram, over 18 months, locally bred. Ist prize, £2, 2nd £1 : D. Kirkpatrick, 2yrs, bred by - exhibitor. 1; , Jolin Tombleson, bred by exhibitor, 2. Champion ram. — Ist prizej certificate and £5 ss, presented by Mei'srs Williams and Kettle, Ltd. Alhprize-winncrs- (hoggets excepted) are eligible, and without •special entry : D. Kirkpatrick, 2yrs',.bred by McMaster, 1. , Class 101. — Best pen of two rams, bred , by cxlubitor, 18 months and under. Ist Erize £2 2s, 2nd £1 Is, both presented y Mr M. F. Bourke: D. Kirkpatrick, 14 month*, bred by exhibitor, 1; Clias. Gray, bred by exhibitor, 2. Class 102. — Best ewe hogget, 18 months and under. Ist- prize £2, 2nd £1: D. P. Cameron, bred by exhibitor, 1. Champion owe.— Prize, Society's certificate and £2 25,. presented by Messrs Tulloch Bros. For the best ewe on the ground (lieggets excepted) : D. Kirkpatrick, 3yrs, bred by exhibitor, 1. Class 103. — Best ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot. Ist prize, £2; 2tid, £1 : D. Kirkpatrick, 3 years, bred by' exhibitor, 1. Class 104. — Best pen of two ewes : No entry. Class 105. — Best pen of two ewe hoggets, bred by exhibitor. Ist prize, £2; _id, £1 : D. P. Cameron, 1 ; Charles Gray, 2. ROMNEY. Class 106. — Best ram hogget, 18 months «r under. Ist prize. £2; 2nd, "'£' l: J. U. Field, bred by exhibitor, land 2. Class 107. — Best ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1 : J. O. Field, bred by Wheeler, 1 ; A. McKenzie, four-tooth, 2 ; Holden Bros., 3. Class 108. — Best ram, over 30 months. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: J. L. Perry, bred by S. T. Goodwill, England, 1; A. McKenzie, eight-tooth, 2 and 3. Class 109.— Best ram, over 18 months, locally bred. Ist- prize, £2; 2nd,- £1 : A. McKenzie, eight-tooth, bred by exhibitor, 1 and 2; A. McKenzie, four-tooth, 3. Cliampion ram. Prize, Society's certi. ficate and £5 ss, presented by the Wolseley Sheep-shearing Machino Company, (agents, Levin and Co.) : J. L. Perry, bred by S. T. Goodwin, England, 1. Class 110.— Best pen of three ram. hoggets, bred by exhibitor, 18 months and under. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: J. 0. Field, 1 and 2. Class 111.— Best ewo hogget, 18 months and under. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 : J. C. Field, bred by exhibitor, 1 and 2; Holden Bros., 3. Champion ewe. Prize, Society's certificate and £2 2s, presented by Mr J. C. Field : J. 0. Field, bred by Watson, 1. Class 112.— Best ewe, over 18 months, witb lamb ah foot. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 Is. presented by Mr A. McKenzie: J. C. Field, bred by Watson, 1; A. McKenzie, 2 and 3. Class 113. — Best pea of two ewes, over 18 months, with lambs at foot. Ist prize, _2 ; 2nd, £1 Is, presented by Mr G. J. Black : A. McKenzie, bred by exhibitor, 1 and 2 ; J. 0. Field, 3. Class 114. — Best pen of three ewo hoggets, bred by exhibitor. Ist prize, £2 2s, presented by Mr H. E.'Tiffeu; 2nd, HI: Holden Bros., 1 and 2. ENGLISH-LEICESTER. ' Class 115.— Best ram. any age. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: W. D. Lysnar, 3 years, bred by Nelson Bros., 1; W. D. Lysnar, 2; Charles Gray, 3. Class. 116. — Best pen of two ram hoggets, let prize, £2; 2nd, £1: Chas. Gray, 1. Clasp 117.— 8~t ewe, with lamb at

H. H. Wall; 2nd, £1: W. D. Lysnar, bred by exhibitor, 1 and 2. Class 118.— Best pen of two ewe hoggets : No entry. BORDER LEICESTER. Clun» 119. — Best ram, any age. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1 : Jas-. Brunton, 3 years, bred by Castlerock Company, 1 ; John Clark, four-tooth, 2. Class 120.— Best pen of two ram hoggets. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1 : Jas. Brunton, bred by exhibitor, 1; John Clark, 2 and 3. Class 121.— Best ewe, with lamb at foot. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: Jas. Brunton, bred by exhibitor, 1; John Clark, six-tooth, _ and 3. Class 122.— Best pen of two ewe hoggets. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1 : Ji>«. Brunton, bred by exhibitor, 1 ; John Clark, 2 and 3. ' SHROPSHIRE. Class 123. — Best ram, any age. Ist prize, £2;" 2nd, £1: Wm. Jobson, sixtooth., bred' by Nelson Bros., 1 and 2; Wm. Picken. 2 years, 3. I Class 124.— Best pen of two ram hoggets. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 : Wm. Jobson, bred by exhibitor, 1 and 2. Class 125.— Best ewe, any age, with lamb at foot. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: Wm. Jobson, bred by exhibitor, 1, 2, and 3. Class 126.— Best pen of two ewe boggets. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: Wm. Jobson, bred by exhibitor, 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWN. Class' 127.— Best ram, any age. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: W. D. Lysnar. hogget, bred by Nelson Bros., 1 ; R. 0. Miller, aged,. 2. Clims 128. — Best pen "of two ram hoggets. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: R. O. Miller, bred by exhibitor, 1. Class 129.— Best ewe, any age, with lamb at foot. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 : W. D. Lysnar, bred by executors of late James Johns, 1 ; R. C. Miller, four-tooth, 2 and 3. Class 130. — Best pen of two ewe boggets. Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1: R. C. Miller, bred by exhibitor, 1. COMPETITIONS. Judges: Messrs H. Gillies and H. Russell. Stewards: Messrs J. R. Murphy, W. G. Sherratt, and J. Jl. Morris, Clasfl 209. I—Jumping...1 — Jumping... competition for maidens. * Ist prize £5, presented by MrR.'J. Reynolds; 2nd £2, 3rd £1 : Mr E. M.- Hutchihson's black mare Blackbird 1, Mr A. - B; Williams', grey gelding Jimmie Manuka -2, .Mr R. ..J. Reynolds' cream mare Syririga'3." Nineteen' started. Class 212.— rLeapmg match for ponies, 14 hands or under, over 3ft hurdles. Ridden by boys. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 ; 3rd, 10s. Fourteen entries : Master J. Jobson, brown .gelding, Tam-o'-Shanter, 1; Frank Sheriff, bay mare, P.J., aged. 2 ; Miss Lorna Hblden, bay gelding, Jimmy, 3; R. C. Murphy, black gelding, Blackbird, 4.

I ' 1905. 04. 03. '02. '01. '00. '98. '95. Horses.. 495 461 383 315 300 299 227 180 Cattle .. 11l 133 108 75 87 79 98 16 Sheep .. 210 159 133 119 H9 88 73 72 Pigs '.. ti 24 24 23 23 10 19 18 Pioduce 85 113 69 79 63 61 100 72 Dogs .. 61 io 3J 31 34 18 21 33 * OtH 'r classes 53 76 60 79 36 36 76 34