STRATFORD A. AND P. SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 November 1917, Page 6

STRATFORD A. AND P. SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. GREAT DISPLAY OF DAIRY CATTLE. Anyone "that visited the Stratford show, which opened yesterday, could not but. feel that the Association had been well advised in deciding to hold their animal spring show this year. Member* of the executive have all worked very enthusiastically, and they have been loyally supported by farmers in. the district, with the result that, despite all adverse circumstances, a splendid show has been got together, and it is question- . able if there has ever been a finer gathering of dairy stoek in any show-ring, giving Stratford just cause to advance its claim as the premier dairy show of Taranaki. The attendance yesterday was very good, over £fi more being taken at the gates than last year, and a continuance of the perfect summer weather should ensure the show proving equal to the best of any held in pre-war days. The arrangements were of the high standard that has characterised the Stratford show since its inception. The officials all knew their work and did it. everything going off like clock-work, the president (Mr. J. W. Boon) setting an excellent example. Judging commenced promptly, the stewards, led by the veteran Mr. C. Jackson, displayed commendable energy in parading cattle classes d before the judges, who were kept busy well into the afternoon, so large were the classes and so keen was the eompeti- ; tion. The results were forwarded to, the press tent and the prize tickets were •displayed on the winners verv promptly, j The judging was closely followed by interested owners'and followers of the various breeds. Spectators had much to interest them, for on the arena the horse sections wore also being adjudicated upon in quick succession, whilst the various jumping and other competitions added interest. The home industries section evoked keen competition and was (Veil patronised and admired during the day. There are some fine machinery displirys, whilst side shows are as usual a feature of the outing The arrangements for the convenience of the press were all that could be desired, and, (banks to the courteous hospitality of (he press steward.' Mr. R. Masters, both in his official and private ftipacity, those [engaged in writing up detail* found t'i« hours pass pleasantly. THE CATTLE. Mr. Lancaster, judge in the Jersey section, was 'brief but to the point regarding the animals he had to judge, remarking that the cattle shown" that morning comprised the greatest ring of that class ever shown in the Dominion. High praise this, hut amply borne out by those who Rr£-etndents of judges of this type, and fully justifies Taraiiaki's claim to be, tiie home of the Jersov in ■Vew Zealand, for there was not one cx- , iiibit from outside Taranaki. Mr. A. A. Ward (Miro) scored championship in the bnll and reserve in the cow, and an'jiexed quite a host of otlfer pri'.es, his ■stock being in great coTidUk'R Sir. Nicholson, of Hawera. with Lady Binnie scored the championship, whilst A. J. Chainov's well known Nestor of Willowhank 'cored reserve in the bulls The grade Jerseys were capable of holding their own In any show ring. Jn the Holstein. section Mr. Ciallichan had scrme magnificent specimens of the black and whites to choose from. Mr. Lovelock's bull, King of Dominoes, was awarded the championship in his class, find was the centre of admiration. G. A. Ma reliant obtained the reserve. The champion cow was that entered by the fx>ppcrton breeders, Clifford Bros., the Lowgarth breeder, Mr. Gardner, finding the reserve, Jn this particular entry all the cattle were shown in most attractive condition, and the judge spent many minute? before making hie decision. In the Ayrshire division the judge, Mr. Morgan, said this was a popular breed in Wairarapa, and after an absence of four years he was agreeably surprised at the marked improvement in this' type of milker in the interval. He was more than favorably impressed with the quality shown, and considered the exhibitors had cattle fit for any show ring Questioned regarding the general stamp of cattle, Mr. Morgan remarked that the exhibits he had seen that day were equal to the best in the Dominion. Olson Bros. (Eamont Village) were strongly represented, and obtained both champion and reserve, championship in females, whilst W. Hall, the Lepperton breeder, owned the champion bull, the reserve going to P. Bremer, of Okaiawa. Pedigree milking iShorthorns saw the Wanganui owner Jas. Hodges' score heavily with some fine cattle. C. Coldwell (Cardiff) and G. Knox (TevPopo) also scored. Dairy cattle classes, remarked Mr. Denner, the judge, were' a very solid lot. They were hot classes and kept him very busy. The fat cattle class secured fair competition, and what were penned showed good prime quality. The breeding was Shorthorn, Holstein. and Herefords, The champion of champions was the bullock bred at Inglewood and shown by Mr. Bottomley, of Jlawera. This beast is to be taken across to Syflney, and'if they have anything to beat it over there he will indeed he a monster. The fat cow (also a Shorthorn) was as big as a bullock. and was also shown I>y Mr. Bottomley, who is evidently a grazier who knows how to put the flesh 011 his stoek. The exhibits of Messrs Marfell (Toko) and. TToMk (Inglewood) were also creditable to their breeders.' HORSES. The competition in the horse section was keen, but although numerous, the judges smartly announced their awards. Tlie Mangatoki exhibitor, Mr. Tom Perry, was a liberal nominator, and his farm horses obtained quite a number of first honors. Mr. A. S. Kendrick, Tariki. had also a fair entry in the draught section, and although up against a veteran in tlie man from Mangatoki, the Tariki owner also secured honors. PIGS. In pigs, Mr. K TI. Liinnell had the honor of owning the champion boar, the animal bein£ shown in the pink of condition. Mr. ,T. Pnltinson, Bird road, also did well, and his . scoring in points is more meritorious when it is announced that his entries were whev-fed pigs. Sir. Rullodgo, who li'is been exhibiting for many years, Ims had larger entries than on tlie present occasion, but tiie pigs penned by him were all deserving of commendatio*

.SHEEP. Entries in sheep clashes are never numerous, and this year'the number penned is only a little in advance of last year/ hut the duality is much better. A°new entrant in this lino is MrT Colin McLaren, of Toko, wliose sheep were all of the Southdown breed. Tile old-time exhibitors, Messrs Blair (Hawcrat. Grant (Sew Plymouth), and Marfell '(Toko) fiminatcd freely. LUNCHEON ROOMS. The wisdom of the committee in converting tiie people's stand into a luncheon ro;<om was demonstrated by the many congratulatory remarks made by visitors. In the new order of tilings patrons were able to enjoy their ineals in comfort, and amongst the most pleasant surroundings. The surroundings lay mainly to the credit of the ladies' committee, led by Mrs. Boon, and assisted by an army of assistants, all dressed in white with purple ribbons and cap, and the attention they gave to patrons was exemplary, whilst the menu was excellent in quality and liberal in measure. Both the catering and serving were voluntary, and the results should he grn.tifv:ng to the association as well as being, tl.e means of substantial revenue going to tlie association's funds. The ladies' committee and assistants rose to the occasion, and deserve the highest praise. LIST OF .JUDGES. Horses: Light thoroughbred and harness, 11. Gillies, Esq.. Palmerton N., J. Northcott, Esq., Feilding; draught, R. D. Knight, Esq., Longburn. Cattle: Jersey, S. R. Lancaster, Esq., Palmerston North: Fricsian, A. J. Gallichan, Esq., Palmerston North; Ayrshire, C. Morgan, Esq., Carterton; grade Jersey, C. G. C. Dormer, Esq., Feilding; fat cattle, C. J. Hawken, Esq., Ilawera.; Shorpiorn, J. Grant, Esq., Woodville. Sheep: Purebred, 88. H. Stack, Esq,, Palmerston North; fat, F. C. Fantham, Esq., Wanganui. Pigs.—B. Gray, Esq., Feilding. Dogs.—P. H. Smith, Esq., Wellington. Home, industries.—Miss Hopkinson, Waverley. Art section.—Mrs. Hughes-Johnston, Wanganui. Cow testing and juvenile judging.—Department of Agriculture. The following is the prize list: HORDES., THOROUGHBREDS. Filly or gelding from Aug. 1, 1915, likely to make good saddle or carriage horse.—H. Moss (Stratford), Esperanto, by Gold Circle—Value 1. CARRIAGE HORSES, HACKS AND HUNTERS. Colt, from August 1, 1915. E. Tichbon (New Plymouth), 1. Filly, from August, 1915.—Miss David's (Cardiff) Housemaid 1. SADDLE PONIES. I Pony, under 11 hands.—Harry Haylock's (Stratford) Darkey, 1; R. K. (Stratford) Kitty, 2; W. Cleaver's (Ilawera) Nnki Boy, 3. Pony, from 11.2 and under 12.2 hands. —J. Young's (Stratford) Joy Bells, 1; Master Joe Gray's (Midhirst) Dot, 2; R. K. Membery's Bess, 3. Pony, 12.2 hands and under 13.2 hands.—W. Cleaver's Jean, 1; J. Brotherton's (Toko) Sunbeam, 2; Father Doolaghty's (Opunake) Tobcy, 3. Pony, 13.2 hands to 14.2 hands and over.—Mrs. J. E. Anderson's (Whangamomoqa) Mickey, 1; Miss G. Roger's (Eltham) Dandy, 2; T. A. Sullivan's (Stratford) Early Closing, 8. * DRAUGHT lIORSES. Best dry mare, 4 /ears or over.—T Perry's (Mangatoki) Bell, by Glasgow Duke—Lady Dalrymple, 1; same owner's Darling 2, and Lady Glasgow 3. Gelding, 4 years or over. —T. Perry's Glen, by Glasgow Duke —Darling, 1. Gelding, from August. 1914 T. Perry's Duke, by Here I Go—Kate, 1; T, Perry's Dan, 2. Colt or gelding, from August, 1910. T. Perry's Master, by (Royal MasterLady Erskinfc, t Filly, irom Angust, 1910.—A. S. H. Kendriek's (Tariki) Gipsy, by Knight of the Garter—Bonnie,'l. Pair of heavy draught horse.?.—T. Perry, 1 and 2. « Pair of light draught horses.—T. Perry's Black Rose and Royal Black. 1; A. S. H. Kendriek's Bonnie and Nellie. 2. Three horse team—T. Perry, 1 and 2. CATTLE. BUTTERFAT COMPETITION. Special prize of '£ls .given equally by the association ifnd Jersey breeders, for Jersey cow holding authenticated milk and butterfat records (cows to be judged on type).—J. Nicholson's (Hawera) Lady Binnie, by The SquireCherry's Blossom, lv A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Blue Bell, 2; A. A. Ward's Miro, 3; A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Favorite, h.c. Best two-year-old pedigree dairy heifer.—A. and J. O'Donnell's (Inaha) Caresse, by King Twylisli—Queen Rainbow, 1; A. A. Ward's (Miro) Miro Meadow's Melba, 2; John Nicholson's (Hawera) Holly Bank Lady, 3. PEDIGREE JERSEYS. Bull, calved prior to July, 1014.—A. J. Chainey's (Toko) Nestor of Willowbank, by K.C.B.—Michaelmas Daisy, 1 and reserve; W. H. A. Mander's (Cardiff) 'Prince Starlight, by Starlight II —Princess Royal 11, 2; H. Gray's (Midhirst) Glory's Rozelle, 3. Bull, from July, 1014.—C. W. Reube's (Westown) Protection of Meadowbank, by Lord Twylisli—Victoria's Success, 1; J. M. Shotter's. (Midhirst) Woodstock Captain, 2; W. V. Harkness' (Tariki) Oakland's Hozel, 3. Bull, from July, 1015—A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Maori Boy, by Admiral Puketapu—Miro Meadow's Butter Cup, 1 and ch.; D. L. A. Astbury's (Mangatoki) Prince of Neatness, 2; Fred Hoskin's (Matapu) Mountain's View Gold, 3. Bull, from July, 101G.—Ranford Bros.' Achievement of Willowbank, by Remarkable of Willowbank—Satisfaction of Willowbrook, 1; A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Paddy, 2; A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Squire, 3. Bull and two of his progeny.—A. J. Chainey's Nestor of Willowbank and Bunty. of Wollowbank and Luciana of Willowbank. Cow, calved prior to July, 191.1.—, T. Nicholson's (Hawera) Lady Binnie, by The Squire—Cherry's Blossom, 1 and ch.; A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Blue Bell, by, K.C.B.—Waif's Frisky, 2 and reserve; A. A. Ward's Miro, 8; A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Favovrite, v. h.c. (Heifer, from July, 1014, .T. D. Watkin's (Ilniroa) Eaton Prairie Bird, by Petune's Noble —Prairie Flower, 1: Ranford Bros' (Stratford) Rosette of Willowbank. 2; Ranford Bros.' Lady Ma-" taprop of Willowbank. 3. Heifer, from July, 1915.—A. A, Ward's Miro Maid Melba, 1; A. and .1. O'Donnell's (Inaha) Caresse, 2; A. A. Ward's Miro Meadow's Maud, 3; A, A. Ward's

Miro Meadow's Magpie, v.li.p. Heifer, from July, 1910.—J, M, Shottor's (Midhirst) Glenlivct Star Shell, by Crcaniy's Boy—Jvv Star, 1; A. and j. O'Donnell's Mirnee, 2; A. and J. O'Don.■nells Fconi, 3; F. Hoskin's (Matapu) Petunia, v.h.c. •' Pen of two heifers, over 18 months and under 21 years.—W. V. Ilarkness' (Tariki) Ina's Zenith and Una's Gert, 1; J. T. Belcher's (Cardiff) Maid of Riverside and Riverside Sweetberry, 2; Ranford Bros.' Bunty of Willowbank and Sou'mise Princess, ;i. Pen of two heifers, under 18 months.— A. and J. O'Donnell's Feoni and Mirnee, 1; F. Iloskin (Matapu) 2, Ranford Bros. Best two pedigree Jersey cows or heifers in milk. —.John Nicholson's Aster's Bilberry and Lady Binnie, 1; A. A. Ward's Miro and Miro Meadow's Favorite, 2; A. H. Halcombe's (Urenui) Duchess of Ferngrove. and Countess Meg's Ferngrove Magpie, 3; Ranford Bros.' Satisfaction of Meadowbrook and Golden Stream, v.h.c. GRADE JERSEYS. Heifer or cow ih milk, from July, 1014. —W. 11. A. Mander (Cardiff) 1; W. H. Rutledge's (Midhirst) Moiliea,- 2; J. Thomas (Ngaere) 3. Two heifers from July, 1916, by pedigree bull. —W. A. Betts, 1; T. '.Vickers (Tuna), 2; C. Coldwell (Cardiff'), 3. Heifer from July, 1010.—. J. B. Clemow, 1; J. T. Hammond, 2; A. D. Walker, 3. PEDIGREE 'AYRSHIRE?. Bull, from July, 1914. —W. Halls (Lepperton) Pride of Edendale, by Little Jim —Sweet. ladv, 1 and champion; Olson Bros' (Egmont Village) Louis Botha of Woodlands, 2. Bull, from July, 1015.—P. Bremer's (Okaiawa) Bonny Boy, by Baron of Haydowns, 1 and reserve champion. Bull, from July, 1910. —W. Hall's Dainty Davy 11, by Dainty Davy—Lottie of Edendale, 1 ; Olson Bros.' Lad, 2 and exhibit 3. Cow, prior to July, 1013.—Olson Bros.' Heather Bloom of Rata, by Ailsa Craig ■ —Duchess, 1 and champion; Olson Bros.' Fanny of Eden Park, 2, and Lilac of Woodlands, 3. Heifer, from July, 1014.—Olson Bros.' •Jcsamine, by Baron of Haydowns— Jessie, 1 and reserve. Heifer, from July, 1015.—Olson Bros.' Kath'.cen 11, by Lcssnessock—Kathleen, 1; same owners' Jessie of Fair View, 2. Heifer, from July, 1010.—P. Bremer's exhibit., by Fair Lad — 1; G. A. ITadlcr's (Fitzroy) Beauty's Girl, 2; W. Hall's Duchess 11, .3; Olson Bros.' exhibit v.h.c. Pen of two heifers (over 18 months). — Olson Bros., 1. Pen of two heifers —IV Bremer, 1; W. Hal!, 2; Olson Bros., "■ GRADE AYRSHIRE!?. ' Pen of two heifers, from July, 1910. — Olson Bros., 1. Heifer from Julv, 1910.—Olson Bros., 1. ' PEDIGREE FRTESIANS. Bull, prior to JuhVl9l4.—W. I. Lovelock's King of Dominoes, by Wild Rose Homestead —Dominfies Dutchland Belle, 1 and ch.; G. E. Marchant's (Cardiff) Canary Paul of Lakeside, by Canary Paul Forbes Oak —Our Lady, 2 and reserve; G. E. Marchant's Pieterge Netherland Paul, .'l. Bull from July, 1915. J. W| J. Gardiner's (Lowgarth) King Segifl Diamond, by Lakeside King of Diamonds —Rose Homestead, 1. Bull, from July. 1910.—Brentwood Farm (Trentham) Brentwood Domino Dutchland, by Domino Dutchland—ldle Rose, 1; Clifford Bros.' (Lcpperton) Sir Payne de Kol Ist Racelaiids, 2; Clifford Bros.' Segis 2nd Pictj/ Alcartra sth Raoclaiuls, 3". J Bull and two female progeny. —G. E. Marchant's (Cardiff) Pieterje Netherland Paul and Pauline Startle and Nellie Pauline, 1; G. E. Marchant's" Pieter je Netherland Paul and Coldstream Netherland Tilly and Princess, 2; J. W. J. Gardiner's (Lowgarth) Auroa Laddie and progeny. Cow, calved prior to July, 1913.—C. M. Clifford Bros.' (Lepperton) Longbeaeh Michaelmas Daisy, by King of Dominoes —Longbeaeh Daisy, 1; W. I. Lovelock's (Palmerston North) Princess Van Clere IT, by King Segis. Wild Rose Homestead —Princess Vail Clere, 2; W. James' (Bell Block) Nazle Fayne Segis, 3; C. M. Clifford Bros.' Rosine 3rd Fayne, v.li.c.; W. I. Lovelock's Pieterje Lassie of Cliffside, h.c. Heifer , from July, 1916. G. A. Marchant's (Cardiff) Netta, 1; H. W. James' (Ngaere) Lady de Kol of Ashlvn, 2; W. I. Lovelock's iakeside Johanna, 3. Heifer from July, 1915. J. W. J. Gardiner's (Lowgarth) Lakeside Beauty Canary, by Canary Paul Forbes Oak— Oakwood Beauty, 1; J. W. J. Gardiner's Lakeside Rassell Queen, 2; W. J. Bradford's (Auroa) Bushland Bonnie Lassie, 3; W. I. Lovelock's Colantlm Wild Rose, v.h.c. ' Heifer from July, 1010. —W. I. Lovelock's Friesland Segis Lass, by Friesland Klondyke Segis—Pieterje Lass, 1; W. James"' (Bell Block) Poplarvale Silvery do Kol, 2; W. J. Bradford's Bushland Jules America Pauline,-3; W. James' Poplarvale Alcartrfl, v.li.c.; W. I. Love-1 lock's Newton Queen Segis, h.c. Pen of two heifers, over 18 months and under 2J years. —J. W. J. Gardiner, 1; W. I. Lovelock, 2; W. J. Bradford, 3. Pen of two heifers under 18 months.— W. James' Silvey do Kol and Alcartra 1, W. I. Newton Queen Segis and Friesland Segis Lass, 2; W. J. Bradford 3. GRADE HOLSTEINS. Heifer or cow in milk, from July, 1913. —G. E. Marchant's Coldstream Canary, 1. Two heifers. —G. IJ. Marchant, 1; H. Johnson, 2; H. W. James (Ngaere), 3. Heifer from July 1. —H. W. James, 1; G. E. Marchant, 2; 11. Johnson, 3. PEDIGREE MILKING SHORTHORN. Bull, from July 1, }914. —C. Coldwell's (Cardiff) Sir lan, by Acorn of Oaklands 1, special, and champion. Bull, from July, 1915.—Jas. Hodges' (Wanganui) Rapanui Oakwood, by Acorn of Oakland, .1; Tasman Walker's Rototane Duke, 2. / Bull, from July, 1910. G. Knox, junr.'s (Te Popo) Goldilnder of Cornwall Park, by Acorn of Oakland, 1; Jas. Hodges' Rapanui Duke, 2. Cow, prior to July, 1013.—.Tas. Hodges' Rapanui Grannie, 1 and champion; .Tas. Hodges' Hinemoa 11, 2; W. T. Bailey's (Kaponga) Snowy, 3. Tleifer, from July, 1014. —Jas. Hodges' Rapanui Bonnie, 1 and special. Heifer, from July, 1915. —Jas. Hodges' Rapanui Thistle, 1; W. T. Bailey's Chislelmrst Maid "2. Heifer, from July, lOlfl.—G. Knox's Beck field Nancy, 1, and Beck field Flora, 2. GRADE SHORTHORN. TTeifcr or cow in milk, from July, 1014, bv pedigree Shorthorn sire.—Jas. Hodges (Wanganui), 1 and special. FAT CLASSES (Open). Two bullocks, G. S. Hobbs (Inglewood), 1. Holstein fat bullock.-rT. Bottomley (Hftwera), 1,

Two Steers. —E. Marfell (Toko), 1. Two bullocks, suitable, for freezing.— E. Marfell, 1; G. S. Hobbs, 2 and Fat bullock.—T. Bottomlev, 1; G. S. Ilobbs, 2 and 3. Cow, prior to July, 1012. —T. Bottomley. 1. Heifer, from July, 1014. —T. Bottomley, 1. GRADE OR CROSSBRED SECTION'. . Cow, 4 years or over, in milk (to be judged on points; no test taken). —11. Purdie's (Waitara) Dolly, 1; A. Huggett, (Stratford), 2; 11. Purdie's Dot, 3. Cow, under 4 years, visibly ill milk.— M. C. Aagaard's (Stratford) —,1; W. H. Rutledge's Primrose, 2; R. and D. Butcher's (Stratford) Lady, IS. Ileifer, from July, 1015. J. Thomas' (Ngaere) Model, 1; Mrs. W. Swann (Stratford), 2; G. Sangster, 3 and v.h.c. Heifer, from Jjily, 1910. J. T. Hammond, 1; W. Swann, 2; A. D. Walker, 3. Pen of two heifers, from July, 1016. A. D. Walker (Ngacre), 1; J. B. Clemow, 2; W. Holmes, 3. Juvenile class, best yearling grade heifer, from July, l!)l(i.—'Master Clemow, 1; Sam Sangster, 2; Roy Styles, 3. Pen of three heifers, from July, 1917. A. H. Iluggctt, 1; G. R. Bell (Waipuku),' 2; H. Johnson, 3. Pen of three grade heifers, for dairy purposes, since August 1, 1916.—A. D. Walker, 1; W. Swann, 2; Geo. Sangster, 3. FOR GRADES ONLY. Best three cows in milk, any breed, to be judged on dairy points.—A. Huggett, 1; W. Swann (Midhirst), 2; J. Thomas, 3. Best typical grade dairy heifer.—J. Thomas, 1; W. 11. Rutledge, 2: G. San<*ster, 3. CHAMPION BUTERFAT COMPETITION. This innovation proved highly successful, It provided that the cows were to be milked out dry, on the owner's farm, in the presence of a steward, and samples and weights were to be taken from two milkings. The first ten cows were to -lie exhibited on the show ground. Prizes were: First, £0; second, £3 3s; third, £2 2s. In all, 32 entries were received, ranging from as far away as Urcnui. The ten winning animals were ns follows : A. H. IJalcombe's (Urenui) Duchess: lbs. milk, 47; test, G. 3; lbs. fat, 2.901. C. Symond's (Midhirst) Quoenie: 57.5, 4.7, 2.702. M. A. Gadsby's (Stratford) Lady Quickstep; 40, 0.5, 2.0. 1?. Purdie's (Waitara) Molly: 59.1. 4.3, 2.541. G. S. Hobbs' (Inglewood) Belle: 50, 5, E. Bennett (Cardiff) Lady Bird: 57, 4.3, 2.481. 11. Gray's (Midhirst) Topsv: 57, 4.2, 2.394. J. P. Heggie's (Ngaere) Jersey: 50, 4.7, 2.35. A. H. Halcombe's (Urenui) Princess: 41.3, s.fi, 2.312. E. O'Sullivan's (Cardiff) La Preference: 32.0, 7, 2.282. p| GS. BERKSHIRE. Boar, over 1 year.—E, 11. Linnell (Midhirst), 1; under 0 months, J. Pattinson, 1. Sow, over 1 year.—Stewart and Landsperg (Normanby), 1; J. Pattinson 'Bird road), 2; under 1 year, J. iPattinson 1; under six months, J. Pattinson 1 and 2. Sow, with litter of pigs.—J. Pattinson, 1 and 2. ANY OTHER VARIETY. Purebred boar, under 1 year.—W. V. Hosking (Wharelmia) 1. Pig, between GOlbs and lOOlbs, to be judged on condition.—C. Symonds' (Midhirst), 1/C. Pattison, 2; J. Pattison, 3. Pen of two baconers.—W. If. Paynter, SHEEP. ROMNEY MARSH. Ram, over 18'months—J. Blair (Hawera), 1 and eh., 2 and 3; under 18 months, J. Blair, 1. Two rams.—J. Blair, 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot. —J. Blair, 1 and 2. Two ewes, with lambs at foot.—-J. Blair 1. Ewe, under 18 months.—G. Smith (Stratford), 1. LINCOLN. Ram, over 18 months.—E. Marfell (Toko), 1 and oh. and 2; under 18 months, W. B. Grant (Westown) 1. Ewe, over 18 months.—Jas. Coombe (Westmere), 1. 2 and 3; under IS months, Jas. Coombe, 1; W. B. Grant, z and 3. Two ewes with lamlbs *at foot —Ji Coombe, 1 and ch.; W. B. Grant, 2. ' Two ewes, under 18 months. —Jas. Coombe, 1; E. Marfell, 2. Two ewes, 4-tooth or over, with lambs at foot. —Jas. Coombe, 1. ' SOUTHDOWN. Ram, over IS months.—Colin McLaren (Toko), i and ch. and 2; under eighteen months, Colin McLaren 1 and 2. Two rams, under eighteen, months.— Colin McLaren, 1 and 2. , Two ewes, with la nibs at foot.—Colin McLaren, 1 and 2. Ewe, under eighteen . months.—Colin McLaren, 1 and 2. -GRADE SHEEP. LINCOLN. Two ewes, under eighteen months. — W. B. Grant., 1 and 2; over IS months, with lambs at foot, W. B. Grant, 1. FREEZERS. Three freezers, wethers. —J. Lueena (Toko), 1; Mrs. Ewan Jackson (Huinga),

Three freezers, ewes.—McDonald Bros, (Stratford). 1; E. Marfell. 2 and

Throe freezers, Down cross, wethers.— Mrs. C. Bayly (Toko), 1. Three freezers, long wool cross, wethers.—T. B6ttomlev, 1; J. Lucena, 2 and 3. Three fat lambs.—W. B. Grant, 1. FAT SHEEP. Three wethers.—J. Blair, 1; J. Lucena, 2. Three fat ewes.—C. McLaren, 1; E. Marfell, 2. SPECIAL OP ANY BREED. Beat pen of 3 fat lambs (any breed).— W. B. Grant, 1; J. Blair, 2. £et lamb—,J. Lucena, 1, HOME INDUSTRIES. Bread.—Mrs. 11. Street (Bell Block) 1, Mrs. A. Norton (Midhirst) 2, Miss 1. tlallett (Cardiff) 3, .Mrs. E. J. Bnttain (Inglewood) v.h.e., Mrs. W. Pettigrew h.c., Mrs. F. Andrews (Vitzroy) c. Brown: Mrs. H. J. Gray 1, -Mrs. H. Street 2, Mrs. Monk 3, Mrs. E. J. Moir v.h.c. Currant: Mrs. W. Pettigrew 1, Mrs. 11. X. Silk 2, Mrs. 11. Street 3, Mrs. W. H. Rutledge (Midhirst) v.h.c. Scones.—Oven: Jlrs. Blackstock (Pnkcngalui) 1, Mrs. T. A. McDonnell 2, Jliss V. Par)dnson (Toko) 3, Mrs. E. J. Moir v.h.c., Mrs. Linnell (Midhirst) h.c. Girdle: Mrs.Jrving (Midhirst) 1, I. Huekstep (Midliirst) 2, .Mrs, W. 11. Rutledge 3. Fancy: Mrs. J. Knight (Fitzro3') . J>, Mrs. W. C. Bicheno (Cardiff) 2, Mrs. E. Linnell 3. Jam tarts.—Mrs. C. Ruscoe 1, Mrs. ,T. Spearman 2, Mrs. G. E. Bocock (Toko) 3. Sponge cake.—Mrs. J. Knight 1, Mrs. Baker -(Midhirst) 2. Shortbread.—Mrs. J. Knight 1 and 3, Miss V. Parkinson 2, Mrs. F. Andrews v.h.e. Sponge sandwich.—Mrs. W. Pettigrew 1, Miss M. Burke 2, Miss M. Walsh 3, Mrs. J. T. Walsh (Ngaere) v.h.e. Cream puffs.—Mrs. J. Knight 1, Miss Elsie Walsh 2. Cake.—Family: Mr?. Bert Harkncss 1, Mrs. E. J. Brittftin 2. Christmas: Mrs. P. Andrews 1, Mrs. A. Moss 2, Miss M. Breen 3, Mrs. 11. Steel v.h.c., Mrs. 11, ,1. Gray h.c. Pound: Mrs. H. J. Grav 1 and 2. Mrs. G. E. Bocock 3. Madeira: Mrs. Irving (Midhirst) 1, Mrs. 11. J. Gray 2, Mva. Baker (Midhirst) 3. Gingerbread: Mrs. M. C. Aagaard 1, Mrs. W. Pettigrew 2, Mrs ,C. Roscoe 3. IScd: Mrs J. Knight 1, Mm. W. H. Rutledge 2. \ Oat cake.—Mrs. Blackstock (Pukengahu) 1, Mrs. Irving 2. Collection of biscuits and small cakes. I —Mrs. J. Knight 1, Mrs. W. H. Rutledgo 2. Mrs. Jean G. Roberta (Wellington) 3, Mrs. 11. J. Gray v.h.c. Brown scones.—Mrs. Bert Harkncss I', Mrs. Monk (New Plymouth) 2, Mrs. J. Gray 3, , Sausage rolls—Mrs C. Ruscoe 1, Mrs. [ 11. J. .Gray 2. Mrs. J Knight, 3. Sponge roll.—Mrs. Spearman 1, Mrs. H. J. Gray 2, Mrs. Knight 3. Pikelets'.—Mrs. J. Pattinson (Bird Road) 1, Miss E. Parkinson 2, Mrs D. M. Clarke 3. rium pudding.—Mrs. Linnell (Midhirst) 1, Mrs. 11. Newell (Ngaere) 2, ■ Mrs. J. W. Crowe (Bird Road) 3. GIRLS UNDER 17 YEARS. | Scones.—Miss Doris Klvemnn Miss MalfV Mills 2, Jliss Maida Ward 3. Sponge . sandwich.—Miss M. Burke 1, K; -Wilson 2,' Miss Myra Brooks 3. Pikelets,—Miss Eileen Walker 1, .Miss Doris Klecman 2. Toffee.—: Miss Dorothea Childs 1, Jliss Hazel Harkncss 2. SWEETS. [ Cocoanut ice.—Mrs. W, 11. Rutledge 1. Toffee.—Mrs. W. H. Rutledgo l, Mrs. A. 'Norton (Midliirst) 2. I iirldsh delight,—Mrs. M. C. Aagaard Jliss F. Harkncss 2, Mrs. W. H. Rutledge 3. [ . PRESERVES AND PICKLES. [ Fruits in syrup (collection).—Jliss SI, Breen (Midhirst) 1 and 2. Orange, marmalade.—Mrs. It. Nowell 1, Mrs. L. Street (Egmont Village) 2. Collection 'iiuns.—Miss M. Breen 1 and * ]

Eggs, weight and appearance.—lf em:' Mrs. C. Symonds (Midhirst) •1, Mrs. J, Pattinson 2, Miss Muriel Gray 3. Duck:; Mrs. C. Symonds 1. • » ART SECTION. Wood curving.—P. T. Aitfeen 1, Mrt. 11. J. Patterson' 2, J. ll.' Forties (Manga* toki) 3. Painting—Landscape: Mrs. Rosa 1, Miss J. Tattler 2 and 3. Flowers: Mrs, K. Ross 1, Miss Vera Rowe 2, Stratfo«| Convent 3. SEWING AND FANCY WORK. Novelty pin-cushion.'r-Mrs. Linnell T< » Mrs, W. 11, Rutledgo 2. Made-up cushion, E. Hearndeni (New Plymouth) l Miss B. Mischewski (Wharelmia) 2. ' . • • Mount mcllick.—Mrs T. Anderson (Huh roa) 1 and special mention. ■ Point lace collars—Mrs, land (Ha* Wera) 1. < »»| Drawn thread work tray cloth.—Mra< T. Anderson 1, Mrs. J. Lind 2. Table centre, pen painting.—Miss Gardiner (Eltham) 1. . : * Tea cosy (crochet).—Mrs. H. Fawkaer (Whangamomona) 1, Mrs. E. Horndoa 2, Mrs. E. Thompson 3. Pillow sham,' embroidered or crochet lace.—Mrs. E. Hearndon I, Miss M. Geoghan (Waipuku) 2. Button holes.—Jlrs. W, H. Rutledge, l* Croclict article), wool.—Mrs. Wi. H. Rutledge 1. . Tray cloth, embroidered In eottonV with crochet lace.—'Mrs, E. Hearnden 1, Miss JI. Geoghan 2, Mrs. C. Princa (Waipnkn) 3. Crochet lace. —Fine: Mrs. J. PotroZ (Kaimata) /1, Mrs. Baker 2, Miss M. Geoghan !1. Coarse: Mrs. Lind 1, Mrs.; Linnell 2. Croheet camisole top.—Mrs. H. Fawkner 1, Rogers (New Plymouth) 2, Mrs. W. Bailey (Inglewood) 3. Special class: Mrs. T. Porteous (Wangftnuii 1< D'Oyleys. tine. —Mrs. H. Fawkner 1, Miss M. AJ'alsh 2.' Stencilled curtains.—Mr?. C. McPher«on (Hawcra). 1.and.2.. Cushion: Miss 0. McPherson 1. Miss M. Hunter 2. Knitted sow—Jlrs. E. Furlong (Linton, Manawatu) 1, 2 and 3. Hand-knitted articlel—Fihe: Mrs. w< 11. Rutledge 1, Miss G. B. Reira 2. Coarse: Mrs. S, A."Jameson (Tarikit 1, Mra. A,~ V,. tfaifr (Kajionga) 2. Dairy produce. Two lbs fresh butter.—Mrs. C. H Vince 1, Mrs. W. T. Bailey (Kaponga) 2, Mrs. Bert Harkness 3, Mrs C. H. Vince v.h.e., Mrs. Slater (Stanley road) h.c. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS. Plain sewing for primary school.-* 1, Belle Mills 2. Blouse, for High School girls.—Miss D. Johnsbn 1. > Cushion stencil (under 10 years).—" Jliss Greta Fitzgerald 1, K. Wilson 2 4 Eileen Bonnbr 3. COMPETITIONS. Jfaiden hunters, 1 each horse to oanrjf liot'less than 12 stone: first £5 (sb, second ,C2 2s, third £1 la,—L. Payne's (Leppertonl Toilet 1, W. J. Coates (Lowgarth) Zephyr 2, A. David's (Cardiff). WeW>' Shell 3. Maiden hunters lady riders; first £5 Sis,, second £2 2s. third ■£l Is.—L. Payne's Toilet 1, W. McKenzie's (W#ltarn) Nellie 2, Jliss A. Nixon's (Wang** nui) 3, , Rest lady rider— Jlr*. J. E. Andersbri (Whangahioinoua) 1, Mrs. Bekker (Wa« nganuij 2, Jliss A. Nixon 3. I'nnv leaping competition.—.T. Br ether* ton's (Toko) Sunbeam 1, C. Patterson's (Knpuni) Laura 2, W. Cleaver's (Ha< • wera) Sonny 3. Best amateur ladv driver. —Jliss Tarry 1. Best juvenile amateur lady rider.H Miss B. Knox (To Popo) 1, Miss JohW son (Stratford) 2. Best lady driver. —Jlrs. Bekker (Wt) nganui) 1. Jliss G. H. Tarry 2. Best boy driver.—Vincent 1, Er«Cleaver 2. 1 Best boy rider.—S. Bailer 1. Lit } Cleaver 8,