THE SHOW.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 91, 30 November 1911, Page 5

THE SHOW.

THE STRATFORD SOCIETY 5 * FIXTURE. OF FICIA LS — President: R. Dingle, Esq. A ice Presidents: Mr. Geo. Sangster Mr J. B. Hine, M.P., Mr. G. Marchant Mr. W. McCutchan. Executiv Committee: Messrs. R. Dingl (Chairman), J. D. Hoaly, Geo Hobbs, AV. P. Kirkwood, S. M. 1 or ritt, R. Masters, R. Mclv. Mormon D. J. Malone, Geo. Sangster, I' Dobson. General Committee Messrs. R. Dingle, J. D. Healy, AV P. Kirkwood, Geo. Sangster, K McK. Morison, S. M. Porntt, Geo Hobbs, J. T. Belcher, J. B. Hmo AV. McCutchan, E. A. Osmond, M Stratford, AV. Swadling, J. r Dioinas F. Dobson, T. AVebb, 0. Gilford W. Y. Harkncss, AA r . L. Kennedy D. J. Malone. G. Marchant, R. T Mellow, AV. Were, D. Watkin, C Jackson, T. Coleman, AV. Pettigrew J. Shotter, R. Masters, A. Stewart H. T. Twiss, J. P. Peterson, J. « Richards, H. Good, D. Glasgow, G Pugh, A. C. Bell, A. David, E Brocklobank, J. Stewart, J. Jhomp son, S. H. J nmes. Honorary Vewor inary Surgeon: Mr. Broome M.E.O.V.S. Secretary: Mr E Jackson (Stratford). THE OPENING CEREMONY. SPEECH BY HON. T. MACKENZIE At two o’clock in the afternoon the Show was opened by the Hon. T. Mackenzie, Minister for Agriculture. AVith him in the grandstand were Messrs. J. B. Hine, M.P., officials, members, and others. Mr. Dingle, the President of the Association, and Chairman of the Executive Committee, briefly introduced Mi Mackenzie. , Mr. Mackenzie, who was greeted with lond applause, said ho did not think it was usual to make long speeches at the opening of a summer Show. However, he esteemed it n very great honour to have been invited by the Association to perform the important role of opening the Show, to which he wished every success, health and prosperity. He was sure that they were all meeting under very happy auspices—happy m_ the price they were receiving for their produce, and happy in the prospects for the future, Of course, they had suffered from the weather, but it seemed to him that the dismal prediction made by the President of the Bank of New Zealand that there,would be a season of low prices had been entirely falsified by the firm position their produce was occupying in the markets of the world. Never had there been greater, trade prosperity, and this was making an increased demand for their produce. They , heard a great deal about workers’ strikes, and people wore asking whore it would end. It would probably end in the wage earners in the Old Land receiving higher wages, but one effect would bo the increased dor mand for New Zealand exports. He was of the‘ opinion that the farmers of this district could look with contentment on the future and enjoy their Annual Show, which he hoped would-be a, .record success. In conclusion he trusted that the coming year would’.prove-a prosperous one. Three , .hearty , cheers were i ■ then givensforl Mr.-Mackenzie, who was :xf terwal’ds bonducted over the grounds. A RECORD SECOND DAY. I This morning, to the delight of all, broke fine and clear, in marked contrast preceding day,.-when driving rain damped. the *. spirits- ■■ and: ■ 'expectations of those who for months past : had centred their hopes and expectations in a. gala. Show time—two days packed full with joyous excitement,!.• .It>: would be hard indeed to find at gayer;, or-more beautiful scene. One .wonders'what,Mr Egmont thinks of it-; all,- as lie gazes down from. his lofty ; : He has seen times that were hard, and surely he will not grudge the? few days of holiday in times that are prosperous! • Early! in .the morning there was a busy scene on the grounds. Side-show-men were busy putting the finishing touches on their halls of mystery—everywhere everyone was busily preparing for the crowds now on their way. It . was not until nearing mid-day that the people really began to_ assemble. They were a laughing, jollycrowd, so different from the denizens of the city who take their enjoyment indifferently, finding it hard to shake off the care of business and the worry of the working days. Refreshment booths were crowded, and the side shows, of which there are,a great number this year, were doing great business. Visitors seemed to find it hard to resist the wily invitation of the gentlemen in the door to come and investigate the entrancing mysteries and the marvellous wonders that they would- see inside—all for the miserable, paltry sum of sixpence. So the fun of tile Fair went merrily on. Jumping competitions and similai events were watched with interest and loud applause greeted the stai performers. Perhaps the most picturesque event of all in the Grand Parade when with fluttering ribbons ol varied , colours the champions walk sedately round the ring. ' ■ Truly Stratford’s second Show has made history. Already it has attained far more than local importance and the time is not far distant wher all New Zealand will watch its progress with interest. AMONGST THE CATTLE, THE JERSEYS. The Jersey class, in point of number, is one of the biggest ever seen on any Show ground in the Dominion, and, as one well-known breeder remarked: “AVe certainly never saw Such a show of Jerseys at Palmerston.” As an indication of the magnitude of his task, it may be mentioned that the judge (Mr, F. E. Watson, ol Feilding), was occupied something approaching six hours in making bis awards. In point of quality the cattle shown stood very high indeed, and in many of the classes there was hardly one animal that could be termed indifferent. Dealing with the bulls, in the class for aged bulls, Mr. AVatson considers that the champion —Roselle’s Sultan (imported), belonging'to Mr. AV. Y. Harkncss, of Midhirst—is in a class by himself, and a bull that is going to do a- great deal of good,and will make history amongst the Jerseys. In the three-year-old class, an exceptionally handsome brill belonging to Messrs. A. and J. O’Donnell, of Inaha, caught the judge’s eye. The yearling bulls arc a very even lot, all showing great promise. After the first three, which were more matured, the others were almost equal in every way. Coming to the cows, the aged class was good as a whole, Mr. Harkncss’ May Day,and May Bloom being especially typical of the breed. In the three-year-old class Granny’s Frolic, owned by Mr. J. 1). Healy, of Stratford, is described by the judge as a great cow of the true

utility typo. The other prize-takers were line animals. The tno-year-old .class produced a.good entry of wellbred cattle, Mr. T. J. Peterson’s Belvedere Sunbeam was placed first and also reserve champion. In this class Mr. I). Watkins’ entry was second, and Mr. D. H. Healy third, a reversal of the places obtained at New Plymouth, Mr. Healy’s cow having gone off a little since Taranaki Show. In the yearling class there was a large entry, and close competition, all the exhibits being of very even quality. Mr. W. Patou’s youngster was the judge’s selection, and she is certainly a very fine animal. In this class there were several reversals of form judgments at New Plymouth and Hawcrn being upset, though, as this is a juvenile class, the travelling and rapid change in the growing animals may easily account for different placing in the prize ring. The show of grade Jersey's is a very good one, hut, judging will not he completed until today. THE STEWARDS AND THEIR WORK. Several visitors to the Stratford Show speak highly of the good work done by the Stewards of Departments, and their readiness ■ and attention to the requirements of the Judges. They are certainly to be complimented on the good work done. The complete list is as under: —Ring, Messrs D. Glasgow and JH. Good; judges, Messrs AV. H. Young and I). Glasgow; harness and driving, Messrs F. Webb and W. H. Young; parade marshal, Mr A. Stewart; light horse stewards, Messrs H. Grey,’ H. Twiss, and L. Webster; draught horse stewards, Messrs J. Robson, A. David and J. Stewart; Jersey cattle, Messrs C. 1 Jackson and J. Linn ;Shorthorn cuttle, Messrs Edgar Hino and J. Hignett; Ayrshire cattle, Messrs D. Harkness and M, T. Phillips; Holstein cattlq, Messrs H. Cleland and J. Young; grade cattle, Messrs J. Brannagan and T. E. Coleman; dairy produce, H. Thompson ; home industries, Messrs T. Lamason and A. C. Bell; sheep section, Messrs E. Marfell, W. Pettigrew, T. Godkin, J. Ohristoffel, J. H. Hobbs, G. Einnerty; pig' section, Messrs E. Brocklehank and J. Butcher ; poultry section, Messrs S. and G. Reader, E. Jackson, and C. Downey • dog section, Mr T. Kirkwood; implements and vehicles, Messrs T. Gardner and H. Ashton; railway stewards, Messrs A. Barry, J. Braunigan, F. Bird, A. Man-, T. Sullivan, R. Cole; reserve stewards, Messrs N. J. King, P. Skoghmd, R. Bennie, N. Sanson, M. S. Mills, G. Smart, C. Gifford, C. Speck, R. McCormick; secretary, Mr E. Jackson. The Chairman of Committees, who were also indefatigable in their efforts are as under: —Office afid Press, Mr AV. P. Kirkwood; horse section, Mr G. Hobbs; cattle section, Mr J. D. Healy ; sheep and pig section, Mr 3. M. Porritt; home industries, Mr R. McK. Morison; ring, Mr G. Sanggter; weight guessing, Mr F. Dobson; machinery* and side shows, • Mr R. Masters; gates, Mr D. J. Malone. To Mr AV. P. Kirkwood the Press representatives are especially indebted. Tho full list of the judges is as un-der-Horses (thorough bred and light), Mr. Allan Bent (AVaiuku); draughts, Mr. E. A. Campbell (Wanganui)./ Cattle (fat),” Mr., A. Willis (Hawera); Jerseys, Mr. F. E. AVatson Feilding); Holsteins, Mr! .C. T. Bar.ribald' (AVaiuku)’; Ayrshire, Mr. C. Morgan (Carterton) ;• Shorthorns, Mr. .Aid !E. Campbell (Wanganui); sheep, Mr! J. C. Batchelor (Palmerston) iftVtl sh&sp 1 , Mr. A.; Wells, (Hawera),; pigs, Mr. G. Castles (Hawera) ; dogs, Mr.) P. Hunter (AVaipukurau) ; poultry, Mr. C. Johnstone (Auroa); home industries, Mr, G. Young (Inglewood); iioney, Mr. R. AVarcup (Hawera); pickles and preserves, Mrs. R. Cock (New Plymouth); dairy produce, Gov"bminent Grader; hides and skins, Mr. A. Christenson (Patea); bacon, Mr, J. Butcher (Stratford); Technical School ■lass: iron work, Mr. G. Mcßain* Stratford); . wood work: Mr. N. J. King (Stratford). u •: i ■■■'■ ’■ The secretary, Mr Edward Jack;6n; and his assistants—notably Mr D. Everiss and Mr Campbell Jackson —were courtesy and attention itself, uuT carried out their heavy duties ad-ni-rahly. Only those who have been intimately connected with the control vnd, management of an A. and P. •Show can have any idea of tho big task the officials have in hand. RANDOM NOTES. With regard to the stock the exhibition is a very fine one. Naturally in such a district dairying classes stand ■nit, and the Jerseys and Holsteins in the Stratford Show ground to-day .vould bo hard to beat on .any showiTOUnd_ in tho Dominion, and we loubt if a better collection of dairy nxttlo has ever been seen at any show in tho colony. Ayrshires, though not such a largo entry, were a fine lot uid all appeared to have wintered and/to have been placed in the pens in nice condition. In fats the stock shown is generally speaking good, especially in heifers. The Shorthorns ’.re a pretty lot and very favourably commented on. In sheep there is a very marked improvement this year, indicating that die growing of wool and mutton is taking a more prominent place with us than it used to do a little while ago. Some nice ‘fat sheep and lambs of Southdown cross and Lincoln and Lei/’ester breeds, are penned and do credit to their owners. Figs are well represented, Berkshire and Black Devon predominating. Plorscs comprise a large entry, well up to Taranaki’s best standard—and that has always been a high one. Dogs are specially well housed and are a great show in themselves. Details of the various sections will appear in our next issue. ■ Notwithstanding the threatening outlook in the weather in the earlier part of the day, by noon the sun was shining brilliantly and the people began to flock to the grounds, and by 2 p.rn. the crowd was quite up to a First Day attendance. The thanks of visiting and local pressmen are duo to Mr AAC-P. Kirkwood who superintended the very excellent ai-rangements made for the accommodation of tho reporters. The results were available promptly, and but for the action of tho authorities in accepting entries after the catalogue •was printed there would have been a minimum of inconvenience to those whoso duty it is to record the events of Stratford’s record Show. On all sides general admiration has been expressed on the state of the ground. There is no question that the Association has spent a lot of money in improvnig their property by levelling, draining, etc., not to mention the buildings, stalls, pens, and fencing. But it cannot he doubted that the land alone to-day is well worth what has been expended on it. In its way it is a valuable object lesson to farmers in impressing upon them the fact that money spent in improving tneir land is not money wasted. Much of tho present beautiful condition .of the ground is due to the energies of the caretaker, Mr E. Newland, who in the five months that he has been in the Association’s employ has accomplished wonders. This morning lie found time to chat with our representative of tho “Stratford Evening Post.” Mr

Xowhnd stated that when he first mi dertook the duties part of the ground; ivore pormau-antly under water. Hi and lus assistant had levelled man' parts, and put in some fifteen chain! if now drain. Much new fencing hat oeen required, and over sixty chain! of this had been erected. Besides this there had been built twenty cattle pens, ten bull pens, and six pig-styes in addition to the thousand and one little things that are required to pui the grounds in good order. prize lust. The following are additional prizes:— CATTLE. PEDIGREE JERSEYS. Bull, from July Ist, 1908.—A. am J. O’Donnell (Inaha), Rainbow —Star bright—Genoa Daisy (bred by C Clark), 1; R. Me. K. Morison, Ratah Prince—Rata—Japonica (bred by Mi Cole), 2. J. Fitzgerald (Stratford; and R. Linn (Normanby) also exhibited. Bull, from Ist July, 1909.—K. Bly, Prince Starlight, 1; A. Hazleton, Ring Billy, 2; D. Watkins, Grand Signal, 3. Bull, from Ist July, 1910.—Hanford Bros., 1; W. V. Harkness, 2; J. Nicholson, 3; P. J. Peterson, v.h.c. Heifer, from Ist July. 1910.—W. Paton, Jezebel Atavus, by Campanile’s Sultan—Jezebel (bred by exhibitor), L; P. H. Surrey, Voster’s Campanile, 2 ; J. D. Healy, Lady Oaklands, 3; W. Paton, v.h.c. JUVENILE CLASS. Best Yearling Grade Jersey TL-if-r, from July Ist, 1910, sired by pedigree Jersey bull—J. C. Montefiore, Bright Eyes, 1; Master T. Walsh, Pretty 2; Deciinus Belcher, 3. - Pen of two Heifers, under 18 months —W. V. Harkness, 1. GRADE OR CROSSBRED. Cow, under 4 years, visibly in milk. Messrs. Bellringer and Co.'s special prize.—-F. J. Jolmston, 1; E. Jackson, Bonnie Doon, 2; Jos. Thomas, Beauty, 3. Pen of two heifers, under eighteen months.—W. V. Harkness, 1. Pen of two Heifers, from Ist July, 1910.—J. C. Montefiore, 1; R. Dingle, 2; W. V. Harkness, 3. Heifer, from July Ist, 1910. —F. J. Johnston, Fancy, 1; \V. P. Mernbery, Grandpa’s Fancy, 2; >l. S. Cathrow, Gipsy, 3. Pen of two Heifers, calved prior lo July Ist, 1909.—F. F. jymison, J pE. JLvoundr, 2. Heifer or Cow, in nidi:, from July Ist, 1908, by pedigree Jersey sire.— G. Bmart,8 mart, bcraitord, Queemc, by uncle Sam (bred by -exhibitor), 2. Only exhibit. juvenile Class, yearling, grade Jersey heifer, from only Ist, miu, sued uy pedigree Jersey bull (Mr. John xxcaiy's special).—R. Latin (ivorm.inhy), 1; A. A. Ward (Tania), 2 and 3. Pen oi two Heifers, from juiy Ist, 1910.—J. C.. ivxon ueriore (Hawera), .Beatrice and Irene, 1 j R. Dingle (Stratford), 2; W. V. Harkness (xanln), 3 and v.n.c. Heifer, from Ist July, 1909.—F. J. Johnstone, l; A. Petne, Hauroto, 2 j E. Bonnor, Mcirsie, 3. Pen of live Heifer Calves, from Ist July, 1911, for dairy purposes, irrespective ot breed (Mr. J. Petrie's trophy).—Jas. Montgomery (Pembroke Road), 1; T. Lyforcl (Stratford), 2; E. Bonnor (Strauord), 3. hive others exhibited. f ,Pen of live Grade Heifers, for dairy, calved since August Ist, 1910 (Ngaire Dairy Factory’s special).—B. Orr i\gaire)> 1; T. By ford (Stratford), 2; H. Jonhson (Stratford), 3. ; PEDIGREE AYRSHIRES. Heifer, from July Ist, 1908.—Thomas Webb, Lucy of Fair Farm, 1 ; W. Hall, ‘'Daphne,” 2. Pen of two heifers.—J. Thomas, 1; Thomas Webb, 2. Heifer or Cow, in milk, from July Ist, 1908, by pedigree Ayrshire sire.— Thomas Webb 1. Only competitor. PEDIGREE HOLSTEINS. -Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1903.—^ E. J . Johnstone, Sir Beau de Kol, 1 and reserve- champion ; R. T. B. Mellow, Sir Patrick, 2. Bull, from July 1, 1909.—Newton King, King Fayne Segis 11., 1, special, and champion. Bull, from July 1, 1910.—T. Lyford (Stratford), Admiral de Kol, 1; Tichbon Bros. (Tariki), 2. Bull, and three of his progeny (in milk), not necessarily property of exhibitor.—F. J. Johnstone (Hawera), Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1907. Newton King, Nazil’s Pet (Sir de Kol Ihka Piotertjo—Hazli’s Pauline), 1; F. J. Johnstone, 2. I Heifer, from July, 1, 1909.—Newton King, Brookland’s Pride (Sir de Kol Inka Pietertie—Bell of Brooklands), 2. Heifer, from Ist July, 1910.—F. J. Johnstone, Butter Girl, 1. Pen of two Heifers, over IS months, —F. J. Johnstone, 1, Pen of two Heifers, under 18 months —F. J. Johnstone, I and 2. GRADE HOLSTEIN. Heifer or Cow, in milk, from Ist July, 1907.—F. J. Johnstone, 1: H. Johnson, 2. Pen of two Heifers, from Ist July, 1910.—F. J. Johnstone, 1: Tichbon Bros., 2. FAT CATTLE. Pen of two bullocks, any age.—W. Birdling (Waitara), 1. Only exhibitor. Pen of two fat steers, under four years (Mr R. B. Anderson’s special). —W. Birdling (Waitara). Only exhibitor. Pen of three fat Shorthorn heifers, three years and under (Messrs Uhlenberg Bros.’ special).—W. Birdling (Waitara). Only exhibitor. Cow, calved prior to July Ist.—Goo. Ferguson, 1. Heifer, from Ist July, 1908.—F. Besley, Hawera, 1. Only competitor. CHAMPIONS. HORSES. Draught mare.—A. Hastie, Hawera, Witch Lass. CATTLE. Shorthorns.—G. A. Turner, Eltliam. Holstein.—Bull, Newton King, Neu Plymouth, King Fayno Segis 11. Cou —Newton King. Nazli’s Pet. Ayrshire—Bull. Fred Mills, Tokaora, Hawera, Jewel Prince, 1. Cow—Fred Mills, Addio 11. Jersey—Bull, W. V. Harkness, Roselle’s Sultan. Cow—W. V. Harkness, May Day. SHEEP, FREEZERS. Pen of throe Freezers (Down (boss) —A. E. and A. Symes, 1; Mrs. Birdling, 2 and 3. ( Pen of five host Freezers, ewes.— A. E. and A. Symes, 1; 2; Y. K. Nolan, 3. Pen of three Freezers Down Cross), wethers.—A. E. and A. Symes, Waverley, 1. Only competitor. Pen of three Freezers (Longwool) Cross), wethers.—A. E. and A. Symes, 1. Only one exhibited. FAT SHE UP. Pen of five Wethers, any age.—A. E, and A. Symes, 1; Mrs. Birdling, 2 and 3. Pen of live Fat Ewes, any age.—

A. E. and A. Symes, 1 ; F. A. i Bremer, 2; Mrs. Birdling, 3; F., W. , 11. Bredow, v.h.e. Pen of five Fat Lambs, suitable for freezing.—A. E. and A. Symes, 1; f] J. Hopkins, ‘2; W . M. Bayly,’3. ROMNEY. Ram, over 18 'months.—T. Lyford, 1 and champion; G. A. Marchant, 2; H. P. Best, 3. Ram, under 18 months.—Cleland Bros., 1; H. P. Best, 2 and 3. Two Rams, under 18 months.—H. P. Best, 1; V. H. Nolan, 2 and 3. Ewe, over 18 months.—H. P. Best, 1 and 2. Two Ewes, with lambs at foot.—H. P. Best, 1 and 2. Two Ewes, under 18 months.—Cleland Bros., 1; H. P. Best, 2 and 3. Ewe, under 18 months.—H. P. Best, 1 and 2; Cleland Bros., 3. PET LAMB. Best Pet Lamb.—W, M. Bayly, 1 and 2. SHEEP (ANY BREED). Best pen of five Lambs, any breed, bred by exhibitor.—T. A. Bremer, 1. SHROPSHIRE. Ram, over 18 months). —W. D. Sim, I. Two Ewes, with lambs at foot.— Thomas Ash,-!; F. A. Bremer, 2; W. D. Sim, 3. Ewe, over 18 months.—Thomas Ash, 1; F-. A. Bremer, 2; W. D. Sim, 3. Two Ewes, under 18 months.—W. D. Sim, 1; F. Bremer, 2; A. A. Piper, ,3. Ewe, under 18 months.—A. A. Piper, 1; R. Binnie, 2 and 3. CHEVIOT RAMS. Best pen three Rams, under 18 months.—S. Brewer, 1 and 2. CROSSBRED LONGWOOL., . Pen of two Ewes, with lambs at foot. —H. Middleton, T; ,T. ; Lyford, 2. Pen of two Ewes, two-tooth.—G. G. Harris, 1; V. H. Nolan, 2 and 3. LINCOLN. Ram, over 18 months.—F. W. R. Bredow, 1; F. A. Bremer, ,2. Ram, under 18 months.—F. W. R. Bredow, 1; F. A. Bremer, 2; I l '. W. R. Bredow, 3. Tavo Rams, under 18 months—F. A. Bremer, 1; F. W. R. BredoAV, 2. Ewe, over 18 months, A\itli lamb at foot.—F. A. Bremer, 1. Two Ewes, with lambs at foot.—F. A. Bremer, 1; H. Middleton, 2; E. Marfell, 3. Two Ewes, under IS months.— F. A. Bremer, 1; E. Marfell, 3. Ewe, under 18 months.—F. A. Bremer, 2; F. W. R. Bredow, 3; H. Middleton, v.h.e. PICS. BERKSHIRE. Boar under 1 year.—J. H. Sellers, 1. Sow over 1 year.—J. H. Sellers, 1; J. R. McMillan 2. Sow, with litter of pigs, not less than six, age not to exceed two months.—J. R. McMillan, 1; M. King, 2. BLACK DEVON. Boar, under six months.—Mr. W. V. Hosking, 2. Only competitor. Sow, under six months.—W. V. Hosking, 1. Anv othc Variety Purebred P’g.--T Webb, 1 ; W. H. Rutledge, 2. Boar, over one year;—J. H. Sellers, 1; J. R. McMillan, 2. 1 Soav, under one yeah.—J. H. Sellars, 1 ; T. Webb, 2. Boar, under six months.—T. Wehb, 1. Sow, under six'months.—J. H. Sellers,! I.■ 5 -/ ! L . . ANY OTHER VARIETY PUREBRED PIG. Best pen of two Pigs, hetAvoen 501 b and 150 lb.—R. Dingle, 1 ; W. H. Rutledge, 2. / Best pen of four Baconers, from 120 to 1251bs.—W. H. Rutledge, 1; W. Colson, 2. Pen of Three Best Baconers, any breed.—R. Dingle 1, W. H. Rutledge 2. ' HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Mare, in foal, or with foal at foot.—• J. Fawkner, hr. Jess, by Eros—Kate Kelly (bred by A. Brodie),’ 1; W. Robertson (bred by Mr. Currie), 2. Colt, from Ist August, 1910. Charles Ruscoe, eh. Flying Camp, by Campfire (bred by exhibitor), 1; T. E. Coleman, Ngaire, Bay, 2. Mare, 13.2 hands and oyer (other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses or Aveightcarrying hacks.—W. Robertson, Stratford, Dolly, 1. Only competitor. Mare, under i 5.2 hands (other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot, .best calculated for breeding carriage horses or Aveight-carrying hacks.—W. Robertson, Dolly, by Pilot 1. Only entry. Mare, visibly in foal or Avith foal at foot.—T. Perry, Belle, 1; A. Fraser, Kate McCauley, 2. Filly or Gelding, from Ist August, 1908.—J. Robb, Sultan, 1; J. Robb, Kaiser, 2. DRAUGHTS. Best Draught Mare, or lavo of her progeny, under four yea :s— Alex Hastie, Witch Lass, 1; A. T. Kendrick, Thistle, 2; W. J. Kendrick, Gipsy, 3. Mare, best dry mare.—Mrs. Gordon ToAvnsend’s Special Prize.—Alex Hastie, Witch Lass, 1; A. Boyd, Thistle, 2; J. Christoffel, Bonny, 3. Gelding, four years and over.—T. Perry, Glen, 1: T. Perry, Kate, 2; W. Robertson, Tramp, 3. Roan, 2; A. Fraser, Kate McCauley, 3. ' Filly, from August Ist, 1908.—A. Hastie, Flo Aver Girl, 1; A. Boyd, Thistle Blossom 2. Filly, from Ist August, 1909. —J. Christoffel, jun., Bonny (bred by exhibitor), 1; A. Hastie, Daphne, 2; J. E. Fever, Mountain Rose, 3. Gelding, from Ist August 1909 —T. Webb, Baldv, 1; E. J. Davies, Major, 2. Colt or Gelding, from August Ist, 1910.—J. S. Johnston (OkaiaAva), 1. Only exhibitor. Filly, from August Ist, 1910.—A. Fraser (Tariki), 1. Pair Heavy Draught Horses, in regular Avork, only eligible, and available for trial if desired.—T. Perry (Mangatoki), 1; W. Robertson (Stratford), 2. Best Pair Draught Mares, any age. —Alex Hastie (HaAvera). 1; A. Fraser (Tariki), 2; W. J. Kendrick (Tariki), v.h.e. CARRIAGE AND HACK. Best Colt, Mare, or Gelding (3 years or under), sired by Young Victor.—C. Thompson, 1; ivv B.okor, Pet, 2. Best Colt, Marc or Golding, any ago, sired by Young Victor.—J. SteAvart, Dolly, 1; Mrs. G. C. Knox, Bonnie Jean, 2; R. Mounsey, 3. Best Yearling, sired 1 y Young Vi', tor.—W. T, Bayly, Vixen, 1. Best Yearling, sired by Young Victor.—B. Coliius, Jean, 1; C. Thompson, Roddy, 2. Filly or Gelding, from August Ist. 1908, likely to make good saddle or carriage horse.—J. Burkett, Roan Lady, 1. Colt, from August Ist, 1.K)9, likely to make good saddle or carriage horses.—C. Thompson, 1. Only com- [ petitor. Colt, Filly, or Golding, from Aug-

ust Ist 1810, likely to make good saddle or carriage horses.—W. J. Baylv, Vixen, 1 : C. Thompson, Roddy, 2. HACKS. Pony, under 11 hands, to he ridden by a hoy or girl under 12 years of age.—Doris Swadling, Pippi, 1; T. Edwards, 2. Mare, visibly in foal, or with foal at foot, nob exceeding 131 hands. — J. W. Bourke (Eltham), 1; Doris Swadling (Kaponga), 2. PONY COMPETITION. Pony under 11 hands, to he ridden by boy or girl.—Doris Swadling (Kaponga), 1; T. Ewdards (Wanganui), 2. Pony under 14.1 hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl under 15.—Ethel Abbot, Mickie, 1; J. Robb, Sultan, 2; G. B. Hill, Arab, 3. Pony, under 12 hands, to bo ridden by boy or gill under 12 years.—J. F. Kiley (Okaiawa), 1; W. Lynn (Oakura), 2; T. Lyford, 3. Best Girl Rider, under 14, in above class, in divided skirts.—Mrs Gus Sole (Bell Block), 1; Mrs. Watson (Eltham), 2; James Low (Whangamomona), 3. Best Pony, under 13.2 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl (Mr. C. James’ special).—W. Cannon and Co. (Stratford), 1; Mrs. Gus Sole (Bell Block), 2. DOGS. DEERHOUNDS. Puppy, dogs or bitches, under 12 months.—J. Kcnrick, Heather Jack, 1. Only competitor. GREYHOUNDS. Puppies, dogs, under 12 months.— ; S. Thompson, Eido, 1; F. Nichol, Silver Bullet, 2; S. Thompson, Taipo, 3. Novice Dogs.—R. Davidson, Polar Star 11., 1; James East, Dreadnought, 2; F. Nichol, Silver Bullet, 3j S. Thompson, Taipo, v.h.c. Limit Dogs.—G. Malam, Count Menschikoff, 1; Chas. Hargreaves, Tiger, 2; R. Davidson, v.h.c. Dogs (open).—F. Douglas, Peter Pan, 1; G. Malam, Count Menschikoff, 21 Chas. Hargreaves, Tiger, 3; R. Davidson, v.h.c. Puppies, bitches, under 12 months. —A. R. Stockman, Lady Darkness, 1; G. Jones, Floss, 2; J. Ashby, Nobility, 3. Novice Bitches.—Mrs. Gault, Grace, 1; F. Rhodes, Victoria, 2; A. R. Stockman, Lady Darkness, 3. Limit Bitches.—F. Rhodes, Victoria 1; H. M. Moon, Herald Lass, 2 ; N. Paul, Queen of Song, 3. Bitches (open).—W. TVL Moon, Herald Lass, 1; N. Paul, Queen of Song, 2; F. Rhodes, Victoria, 3; G. Jones, Floss, v.h.c. Brace (any sex). —S. Thompson, Fido and Taipo, 1. POINTERS. Novice Dogs.—W. J. Morrison, Bong, 1; 2; A. Gault, Tim, 3. Limit Dogs.—Percy. H. Smith, Barkis, 1; W. J. Morrison, Bong, 2; H. Campbell, The Tapper, 3; T. Colson, Bob, v.h.c. Puppies, bitches, under 12 months. —E. B. Stohr, Sea Spray, 1. Novice Bitches.—Mr G. Syme, Lady Shoot, 1. Limit Bitches.—Mr. T. Mercer, Quecnio, 1. Bitches (open).—E. B. Stohr, Sea Spray-,! 1; T. Mercer, Queenie, 2., i Brace.—E. B. Stohr, 1. Dogs (open) Percy 11. onlth (Wtl-i lington), 1; W. J. Moiison. 2., II Campbell, 3; 1 ( "Ison ' I*:t> icy), 2; Mrs A. Ferguson, 3. L ENGLISH SETTERS. Puppies, dogs under 12 months.— T. Kirkwood, County Rake, 1; N. E. Dunlop, Scout. 2. Novice Dogs.—T. Kirkwood, Shot, 1; F. Dunlop, Scout, 2; J. Voyle, Smiler, 3. Limit Dogs.—T. Kirkwood, County Rake, 1: N. F. Dunlop, Scout, 2; T. W. Boddam, Skip, 3. Dogs (open).—T. Kirkwood, 1. Puppy Bitches.—P. H. Smith, 1; T. Wilson, 2. Novice Bitches.—T. Wilson, 1. Limit Bitches-—T. Wilson, 1. Bitches (open).—P. H. Smith, 1. Brace (any sex). —T. Kirkwood, 1. IRISH SETTERS. Novice Dogs.—F. Whittle (New Plymouth), 1. Limit Dogs.—F. Whittle, 1. RETRIEVERS. Puppies, dogs or bitches, under j2 m nths. ME. Patterson, J , F. Patterson, 2 ; J. Patterson, 3. Dogs (open).—Mrs. H. J. Dunham, 1; J. Searle, 2; J. Patterson, 3. Pitcht 3 (opm).—J. Patterson, 1.. Brace (;aiv sex). —J. PaA :v ' - son, L. BULL DOGS. Limit Dogs.—Francis E. Watson, Wharikoki Prince, 1; Miss E. H. Baker, Mountain Jet, 2. Dogs (open).—Francis E. Watson, Whankoko Prince, 1; F. Kleeman, True Major, 2. Puppies, bitches under 12 months. —Francis E. Watson, Wharikoki Bcllicent, 1; J. J. Stagpool, Colleen Baur, 2. Novice Bitches.—Francis E. Watson, Wharekoki Bellicent, 1. Limit Bitches.—Francis E. Watson, Bellissimo, 1; 83a, 3. Bitches (open).—Francis E. Watson, Bellissimo, 1 ; 83a 2 ; F. Kleeman, Fairy Queen, 3. Brace (any sex). —Francis E. Watson, Prush and Bellissimo, 1 ; F. Kleenan, Truo Major and Fairy Queen, 2. SPANIELS, COCKER (weight under 301 b. Puppies, dogs, under 12 months.— Walter F. Boyes, Darkie, 1; John Martin, Tiny, 2; J. Voyle, Tinker, 3. Novice Dogs.—Walter F. Boyes, Darkle, 1; JoJin Martin, Tiny, 2; I. L. S. Ellis, Kakaramea Don, 3. Dogs (open)—Walter F. Boyes, Darkie, a j 1. L. S. Ellis, Kakaramea Don, 2. Puppies, bitches, under 12 months. —T. J). Colson, Floss, 1 ; James Neilson, Pet, 2. Novice Bitches.—-T. D. Colson, Floss, 1; James Neilson, Pet, 2. Limit Bitches.—Mi - . Ellis, Kakaramea, Beauty, 1; Mr. Ellis, Waikato Bena, 2. Bitches (open).—Mr. Ellis, Kakaramea Beauty, 1; Mr. Ellis, Waikato Bena, 2. Brace, either sex.—Mr. Ellis, Kakaramea Beauty and Waikato Bena) 1; J. Voyle, Tinker, and Jas. Neilson, Pet, 2. Team of Three.—Mr. Ellis (Kakaramea Beauty, Waikato Bena, and Kakaramea Don, 1. SPANIELS, COCKER. (Any other colour, weight under 301bs) Bitches (open).—F. F. Callaghan, Vogle Fan. SPANIELS, FIELD. (Any colour.) Hugh McKendry, Powelka, 1. Novice Dogs.—S. J. Sutton, Shot, 1; Hugh McKendry, Powelka, 2; Win. Holmes, Sherlock, 3. Limit Dogs or Bitches.—S. J. Sutton, Lot, 1; 98a 2. Dogs (open).—S. J. Sutton, Shot. Dogs (open).—C. H. Rvland, Monkland Harry 11., 1. BULL TERRIERS. Dogs (open).—E. H. Ryland, Monkland Harry 11. FOX TERRIERS. I Puppies, dogs (under 12 months).- ! C. A. Woodford, White Fire, 2.

I Novice Dogs.—Maggie Briggs, Inaha I Heko, 1 ; T. D. Walsh, Pompey, 2; J. M. Simmons, Oliver, 3. Limit Dogs.—Maggie Briggs, Inaha Heko, 1; C. A. Woodford, White Fire, Dogs (open).—Maggie Briggs, Inaha Heke, 1 ; C. A. Woodford, White Fire, 2. Novice Bitches.—Mr R. Bond, 1; W. R. Payton, Tiny, 2. Limit Bitches.—Mr. 11. Bond, 1; W. F. Cramer, Stratford Nell, 2; W. R. Payton, Tiny, 3. Bitches (open).—W. S. Cato, Biddy, 1 ; Mrs (1. H. Saunders, Biograph Pictures, 2. Brace, either sex.—Mrs G. H. Saunders, 1. PUGS, BLACK. Puppies, dogs under 12 months.— T. Cameron, Iliggott, 1. Novice Dogs.—T. Cameron, Higgott. Dogs (open).—C. IT. White, Black Boy, 1. v Puppies, hitches under 12 months.— Mrs A. Deans, Juliet, 1. Bitches (pen).—Mr J. H. White, Netta, 1 ; Mrs A. Deans, Dusky, 2. Brace (either sex). —J. H. White, 1. PUGS (Fawn). Puppies, dogs, under 12 months.— Mrs A. Deans, Romeo, 1; Mrs A. Deans, Whanga Mike, 2; Mr W. H. Reader, Whanga Bobs, 3. Novice Dogs.—Mr W. H. Reader, Whanga Bobs, 1; W. M. Bayly, Roy, 2. Limit Dogs.—Mrs A. Dean, 1 and 2, W. H. Reader, 3. Dogs (open).—Mrs A. Dean, 1 and 2. W. H. Reader 3. Pupics, bitches, under 12 months.— Mrs A. Dean 1. Novice Bitches.—Mrs A. Dean 1. Limit Bitches.—Mrs A. Dean, 1 and 2. Bitches (open).—Mrs A. Dean, 1, 2, and 3. COLLIES (Rough Coated). Novice Biches.—A. J. Davey, Magnet, 1. Limit Bitches.—Basil Metson, Fitzroy, 1; A. J. Daveys, Magnet, 2. Bitches (open).—Basil Metson, Jimmy, 1. Brace (either sox). —Basil Metson, 1. Novice Dogs.—H. "Wilson 2. Limit Does —C. J. Wiley, 1; B. Metson, 2; 11. Wilson, 3. Dogs (op m). —C. J. Wiley, 1; B. Betson, 2. Puppies, bitches, under 12 months A. J. Uavc-y, 2 COLLIES (Smooth Coated). Puppies, dogs and bitches, under 12. months.—Mrs Carroll, Sid, 1; J. W. Brae’s Scott, 2. Dogs (open).—Miss Carroll, Sid, 1. Bitches (open).—C. L. Mowlem,_Egmont Lassie, 1; Thos. Ross, Trixie, 2. COLLIES (Boarded or Old English). Puppies, dogs or bitches, under 12 months.—Daisy Cuthbertson, Orkney, 1; F. Copestake, Fly, 2; W. W. Rowe, Lyon, 3. Dogs (open).—Daisy Cuthbertson, Orkney, 1; Win. Drake, Bill, 2. WORKING COLLIES. Dogs (open).—Daisy Cuthbertson, Orkney, 1; H. L. Sleight, Stump, 2. Bitches (open).—C. L. Mow]em,_Egmon't Lassie, 1: Thos. Ross, Trixie, 2; Jas. Sleight, Fly, 3. . ~ IRISH TERRIERS. Puppies, dogs, under 12 months.— Mrs S. H. Saunders, Teddy Bear, 2. Novice Dogs.—ll9a 1. ■ Limit Dogs.—John C.Ekdahl. Kilkenny Ginger, 1; Mrs G. IT. Saunders, 2. Dogs (open).—John C, Ekdahl, Kilkenny Ginger, 1; Mrs G. H. Saunders, Teddy Bear, 2. Puppies, Bitches, under 12 months. —Mrs G. H. Saunders, Biograph Pictures, 1 ] W. S. Cato, Colleen, 2. Novice Bitches.—W. S. Cato, Colleen, 3. Limit Bitches.—W. S. Cato, Biddy, 1; Mrs G. H. Saunders, Biograph Pictures, 2. VARIETY GLASS. Any breed not scheduled.—H. Brooks 1, E. Bernard 2, H. L. Sleight 3. Sporting Team,—T. Kirkwood 1, J. Patterson 2. Non-Sporting Team,—Mrs. A. Dean, Sporting Brace.;—T. Kirkwood 1. Non Sporting Brace.—J. H. White 1. Mrs A. Dean 2, B. Metson 3. Children’s VarietysClass.—H. Brooks 1, E. Bernard 2. Best Sporting Dog or Bitch.— P. IT. Smith 1, T. Mercer 2. HARRIERS. Dogs (open).—North Taranaki Hunt I, 2, and 3. Bitches (open).—North Taranaki Hunt, 1 and 2. Best Dog for stud purposes.—North Taranaki Hunt, 1 and 2. Pair Last Season’s Puppies, dogs.— North Taranaki Hunt, 1. Pair Last Season’s puppy bitches.— North Taranaki Hunt 1. Bitches (open).—Mr R. Bond, 1; F. Cramer, Stratford Nell, 2. FOX TERRIERS (wire-haired). Puppies, dogs, under 12 months.— J. R. Jacks, Lord Roberts, 1. Dogs (open).—J. R. Packs, Lord Roberts, 1. SKYE TERRIERS. Bitches (open).—W. McNeely, Portree Quay, 1. Dogs (open).—H. D. Caplen, Bracken Laddie, 1. EXHIBITION ONLY. Mr. William McNeely, Portree Quay and litter of 5 nuns. SCOTTISH TERRIERS. Dogs (open)—H. D. Caplen, Bracken Laddie, 1. Bitches (open)—H. D. Caplen, Jean 1. BLACK AND TAN TERRIERS. Dogs or Bitches.—Mrs A. Ferguson, Tiny, 2. TOY TERRIERS (under 71bs.). Dogs or Bitches (open).— 118 b 1; 119 b POULTRY. Old English Game, cock or cockerel. —S. Campbell (Stratford), 1 and 2. Old English Game, ...hen or pullet. —L. Mills (Midhirst), 1; S. Campbell (Stratford), 2. . Houdan, hens.—Don Stewart (Norman by), 1. Houdan, cockerel.—Don Stewart (Normauby), 1. Houdan, pullet.—Don Stewart (Norman by), 1. Langshan, black cock.—C. 1) v»pey (Stratford), 2. Langshan, black hen.—C. Downey (Stratford), 1. Orpington, black cock.—W. Scott (New Plymouth), 1; Jas. Rutherford (Stratford), 2; Don Stewart (Normanby), 3. Orpington, black hen.—W. Scott (New Plymouth), 1; Don Stewart (Normanby), 2. Orpington, black pullet.—Don Stewart, 1. Wyandotte, golden cock.—W. H. M. Lepperton, 1. Wyandotte, silver cock.—M J. Jones (Tariki), 1; W. Hall (Lepperton), 2. Wyandotte, silver hen.—G. Gedgo (Stratford), 1; W. Hall, 2. Wyandotte, silver cockerel.—G. Gedge, 1; W. J. Jones, 2. Wyandotte, silver pullet.—Mrs. E. Jones (Stratford). 1; W. Hall, 2. Wyandotte, white cock.—W. D. Anderson. 1; J. T. S. Reader, 2; W. Hall, 3; Healy Bros., v.h.c.

I Wyandotte, white hen.—J. T. S. Reader, 1. Wyandotte, white pallet.-W. Hall, 1 ; J. T S. Reader, 2; B. F. Hunter, 3. Wyandotte partridge pullet —W. Hall, I. Plymouth Rock, barred cockerel.— C. Downey, 1. Plymouth Rock, barred pullet.—C. Downey, 1. Plymouth Rock, white cock. —Don. Stewart, 1. Leghorn, white cock.—F. H. Wilkie, Leghorn, white hen.—Don. Stewart, 1; A. Mills (Midhirst), 2. Leghorn, white pullet.—Don. Stewart ,1; R. E. Bennett (Stratford), 2. Leghorn, American white cock.—Don Stewart, 1. Leghorn, American white hen.—Don Stewart, 1 Leghorn, white American cockerel, —Don Stewart, I. Leghorn, white American pullet.— Don. Stewart, 1. Leghorn, brown cock.—W. Hall, 1. Leghorn, biown hen.—Don Stewart, 1. Leghorn, brown cockerel.—P. W. Stanton (Wharekura), 1. Leghorn, A.0.V., cock or cockerel —Mrs E. Jones, 1. Minorca, black cock.—C. Downoy, 1; G. 0. Reader 2. Minorca, black hen.—C. Downey, 1 ; J. Bowen (Stratford), 2 an 1 3. Minorca, black pullet.—C. Dcwcey. Andalusian, cock.—W. Had, 1. Andalusian, hen.—W. iloli J Andalusian, cockerel. W. Hail, 1. Hamburg, black cock. W. Jia.'l 1. Hamburg, A.C., spangled hen.—W. Hall, 1. Orpington, A.C., duck.—Healy Bros. 2. Turkey, any variety, cock or cockeral.—W. M. Bayly, 1. Turkey, any variety, hen or pullet. —W. M. Bayly, 1. Selling Glass, any variety, hen or pullet.—Don Stewart, 1. '■ Breeding trio, any variety.—Healy Bros., 1. Pigeons, Nun, A.C., under 12 months, cock or hen.—T. H. Henderson (Douglas), 1. Pigeons, Nun, A.C., cock or hen.— T. H. Henderson, 1. Parrot.—Alex Cameron, 1: E. Bernard, 2. Gat, Persian—W. M. Bayly, 1. Cat, any variety, Persian, under 12 month—W. M. Bayly 1., Dark Tabby, Light Tabby, and Largest Cat.—Erena Hunter (Stratford) 1, Best Cat.—Greta Jamieson (Tariki), 1; Robt. Menzies, 2; Erena Hunter, 3. HOME INDUSTRIES. PRESERVES* TnD PICKLES i Collection of Home-made Jams.— Miss E. Hurley, 1 j Mrs. G. James, 2. •Best Collection Pickles.—Mrs. If. Chadwick, 1; Mrs. L. Wade, 2. Collection of . Orange and Lemon Marmalade—Mrs J. Foreman, /; Mrs H. H. Cameron, 2; Miss Mary Hapimond, 3. . Best Bottled Beer (non-alcoholic) i —Miss E. Hurley, 1; Mrs. G. Derby, 2; Mrs. N. J. King, 3. ■ -;A.p#; Best Bottle Wine.—Mrs. H. .Stratford,. 1. Home-made Oven Scones—Miss J. Grant (Hawera), 1. . ; ‘y. Home-made Oven Scones, made by girl under 17.—E. _ Songster, I -.;Mrs. Joseph Kowalewski, 2. Homo-made Girdle Scones.—Mrs. G. James, 1; Miss J. Grant (Hawera), 2; Mrs. L. Wade, (Eltham), v.h.c. V P Fancy Scones—Mrs. G. Janies, 1 ; Mrs. L. Wade, 2. , V Jam Tarts—Mrs. L. Wade, 1; Mrs. G. James, 2/ <, ■ " • Collection Cakes and Pastry—Mrs. G. James, 1; Mrs. N. J. King, 2. Gingerbread Cake.—Mrs. G. James, 1; Mrs. G. G. Andrews, 2. Shortbread.—Mrs. G. Bain (Toko), 1; Mrs. T. V. Maunsell (Toko), 2. Sponge Sandwich.—Miss M. Leydon (Toko), 1: Miss Ellen McFadgon (Cardiff), 2. Cream Puffs,.—Mrs. G. Smart, 1; Mrs. J. M. Shotter, 2. .. . Cocoanut Ice.—Mrs. L. Wade, 1 ; M. Jones, 2. 7 7 Best Fruit Cake.—Mrs. Thompson, 1; Mrs. J. Telfer, 2. i A Plum Pudding.—Mrs. T. W. C’rpwe, 1; Mrs. G. Giddy, 2. v . Best Plate Home-made Plain Toffee. —Mrs G. James, 1: Mrs G. Derby, 2. Best Plate Home-made Fruit Toffee, Mrs G. Bain, 1; Mrs G._ James, 2. Best Plate any other rariety Hnnemade Sweets.—Mrs. W. H.rlinclodge, 1; Mrs. G. James, 2. Best Plate Home-made Oat Cake.— Miss J. Grant, 1; Mrs. F. Wellington (Tuna), 2. TECHNICAL CLASSES’ EXHIBIT. Woodwork (best ladder). —R. Mi - Mahon, 1 ; I. Turkington, 2; L. Reader,, 3; E. Fischer, v.h.c.; D. Belcher, h.c.; I. Hodgson, c. , METAL WORK. Hinges.—J. Kilpatrick, 1; A. HelHer, 2; A. Cartwright, 3; J. Keightly, v.h.c.: C. Phillips, h.c. HONEY. Best sample, section honey, not less than three sections (lib). —Thoa. Webb. Best sample liquid honey, not less than 41b, in clear glass jar.—Thos, Wobh. Best sample, granulated honey, not less than 41bs, in clear glass jar.— F. Fowler, jun. (Okaiawa), 1; H. R. Penny (Okaiawa), 2; W. H. Reader, h.c. LEAPING AND OTHER COMPETITIONS. Maiden Hunters’ Competition, open to all horses that have not won a jumping or steeplechase competition at any agricultural Show, over such jumps as ;the committee shall decide, each horse to carry not less than 12st. —A. Vinton, Kaupokonui, Dandy, 1; W. E. Forbes, Eltham, Mangawhero, 2; A. Mitchell, Manaia, Harpoon (by Leolantes), 3. - Best Lady Amateur Driver, for ladies who have never won a prize in a driving competition, ladies to bo only occupants of a vehicle.—Mrs. T. Orr (Ngaire), 1; Mrs. J. Davidson (Stratford), 2; Mrs. A. A. Piper, 3. Best Lady Driver, ladies to bo only occupants of vehicles.—Miss Campbell (Wanganui), 1; Mrs. W. T. Bayly (Eltham),. 2; Mrs. R. A. Richter (Eltham), 3. Maiden Leaping Competition, open to horses and riders that have not competed in any leaping competition, each horse to carry not less than 12st. (Mr. R. Dingle’s special).—W. E. Forbes, Matau, Mangawhero, 1; A. J. Currie, Te Wera, Wild Daisy, 2. Pony Leaping Competition.—J. D. Mitchell, Princess, 1; J. Wilkie, Slowe, 2. Military Steeplechase.—Corporal Alexander, 1; Sergt.-Major Jennins, 2. Best Lady Rider, in divided skirts. —Ethel Abbott, Whangamornona. 1; Miss Campbell, Wanganui, 2; Maggie Briggs, Inaha, 3. Nine compotii * ors - Tent-pegging.—Lieut. Jell (North 1 Taranaki Rifles). 1; Sergeant-Major Jennins (North Taranaki Rifles). 2. Fours, over Hurdles.— North Tara-