STRATFORD SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 26 November 1925, Page 11

STRATFORD SHOW

LARGE ENTRIES RECEIVED THE BEST IN THE PROVINCE OFFICIAL OPENING TODAY FULL DETAILS OF AWARDS

Exceptionally large entries of high class stock, increased interest in competitive classes and record sideshows and trade exhibits marked the opening of the fifteenth annual show of the Stratford A. and P. Association yesterday. Although light rain fell early yesterday morning, the sky cleared and under favourable weather conditions the judging of the various sections proceeded rapidly.

Although slight decreases were noted in the Friesian and Shorthorn classes, art appreciable increase in the Ayrshire entries rather more than balanced the total. The Jerseys remained about the same, but a substantial improvement was shown in the home industry section.

To-day, the Hon. R. F. Bollard will officially open the show at 1.30 p.m. The day will be People’s Day, and a large crowd is expected to throng the show and its environments. An interesting programme of events has been arranged, including the grand parade of Taranaki’s aristocratic stock. The crowd yesterday exceeded the numbers which attended the first day of last year’s show and the gate receipts showed a corresponding improvement.

OUTSTANDING QUALITY.

STRATFORD’S ACHIEVEMENT. JUDGES FAVOURABLY IMPRESSED. COMPREHENSIVE TRADE EXHIBITS. Exhibitors at previous Stratford shows tave been struek by the keen competition of typy animals, and have commented -ijuin the high standard of quality exacted. This year entries of stock are well up to expectations, and in some classes constitute a record. The show must be considered a distinct success, and marks a real achievement for central Taranaki. Many Iceen judges belie veil the standard of previous shows could not be surpassed, but in the cattle sections, which constitute the main feature of any *how, the judges were set a hard task to determine the winners so keen was the competition and so numerous the entries. Amusements of a wide and varied nature were provided for the large crowd that attended by the record esjiablishment of interesting side-shows, -go-rounds, circuses, etc. These Necessary adjuncts to the show all did *ood business, and laughter and gaiety >:ere the ruling emotions in the pleasure area. Special interest was attached to the comprehensive nature of the trade displays, and here much time was spent by sightseers. Amid the whirl of ma--fftzZMiy, arid the popping of gas engines, farmers inspected the latest improvements to milking machines and agricultural implements. The motor display was a feature of the show and provided a source of continued interest to all who appreciated beauty of design and perfection of power units. Equestrian events occupied the showling during the afternoon, and in no small measure contributed to the interest of the show. In this connection the leaping of the ponies afforded excitement and pleasure, and added to the interest of judging. The principal item to-day, apart from the parade, will be - the buck-jumping competition for the North Island championship. This year the motor parade has been abandoned but a fine programme of riding and leap ing has been provided. Lpon the shoulders of the secretary , (Mr. A. J. Barr) fell the arduous work of preparing for the show, and attending to the requirements of hundreds of seekers after information. He has every reason to fee! gratified at the success of the day, and with the president (Mr. J. W. Boon) and the numerous officials felt gratified at the response by the public and the enterprise of the exhih tors. Judging was carried out expeditiously, and the smooth working of al. departments reflected credit upon those responsible for the inauguration of so complete a system. Mr. and Mrs. J. Crowe and their busy committee of la lies managed the luncheon rooms with commendable precision, and are to be congratulated upon the efficient service provided. The tasteful decorations were arranged by Mcedamcs A. D. Tayfer and IL Master*. AT THE RINGSIDE. JUDGING THE ENTRIES. COMPETITION VERY KEEN. JERSEYS IN LARGE NUMBERS. The judging of the Jersey section, alhou'.'h commenced early, was not comp’< ted ur.:il 5.30 p.m., so numerous were *’ \ uiojis classes. Throughout the V> day the judge (Mr. C. Derm er, of .jieitciiham) faithfully sorted and sift•h! tl,. popular animals to find the best. U>* was, exceedingly pleased with the m:inh-.*r of entries, but did not consider that she quality was an improvement’ upon last year. The champion cow. Okau’s Azalia, belonging to Mr. Browning. w:r? an ' outstanding dairy anima! s 'fe we-!!' as a true, Jersey, but the re-J

serve champion, the well-known Elf's Beauty, the property of Mr. Harper Lepper, was considered to be showing her age, and in the opinion of the judge would soon have to give way to younge.* animals in the pursuit of show-ring honours. The yearling heifer class was the best competition, of the day, and a decision between the winners was hard to reach. The two-year-old heifers were also good, k but the bulls throughout were weaker than those shown last year. In the competition for the championship, Mr. D. P. Malone’s Cloverlea Conclusion displaced Mr.. A. Ward’s Hawera champion Miro Meadow’s Teddy for first place. THE FRIESIAN COMPETITION. "The pedigree Friesian section as a whole is an excellent exhibition/ 5 said the judge (Mr. J. Hart, of Tatuanui). In some classes cows in milk competed against dry cows, and this made the work of judging rather difficult, especially when it came to finding the champion in the aged cow class. The winner was in full milk, but the reserve champion was dry, and the udder capacity difficult to gauge. The females compared very favourably with those shown at other shows, the three-year-old heifers being a particularly good lot. In this class the winner was a fine typy beast, but slightly deficient in udder development. This remark also applied to the two-year-old heifers. The champion bull showed exceptional quality, but was only slightly better than the reserve champion. Unfortunately, there was only one entry in the two-year-old bull class, but he well deserved Again, there was only one entryiTr^jsUU-i 1 calves class, while the four heifer calves all one owner. They were excellent calves, but their joint ownership detracted from the interest in the competition. IMPROVED SHORTHORN CLASS. That the milking Shorthorn class was a credit to the show was the opinion expressed by the judge (Mr. J. Grant, of Woodville). The classes as a whole were good, and the champion cow, Mr. J. C. Wright’s Braeside .Sweet Nell, bred by Mr. W. H. Carter, was considered a cow capable of winning in competition with other breeds, as she displayed excellent dairy type as well as the Shorthorn breed characteristics. The champion bull, also a product of Mr. J. C. Wright, of Normanby, was found in the fine, upstarting animal Reformer of Cornwall Pari- which also won the championship u. lw Xra. The whole section, including the Heifers, wa.s outstanding in type and quality, and showed that breeders were working along the right lines. GRADES AND CROSSBREDS. Mr. A. E. Washer, who judged the crossbred section, while regretting that entries were not more numerous, was loud in his praises of the stock judged. Mr. J. T. Hammond’s champion cow, though well on in years, was outstanding in type and carried a fine vessel. She was a remarkably good beast and, considering her great carrying capacity, was in fine condition and appearance. The crossbreds, he pointed out, were mostly Jersey-Friesian crosses. A suggestion from Mr. V. Harkness, of Tariki, judge of the grade Jersey class, is worthy of consideration bv the executive. . It is that the o-rn ? ' r .»rsev class should be included in the -ftisbred section, as animals were r ible to compete in both competitions. Moreover, the entries were scarcely numerous enough to warrant a special class. On the other hand, the exhibited animals were of fine quality and the first and second in the aged qjass were very fine animals indeed. AYRSHIRES BECOMING POPULAR. Additional entries in the pedigree Ayrshire class indicated to the judge (Mr. A. C. Johnstone, of Auroa) that the breed was rapidly growing in popularity in the province, and the animals themselves showed a distinct advance in quality to those exhibited last year. There was a remarkably strong class among the females, and the winner of the aged class, Mr. F. Mills’ (Hawera) Dolores V.- was considered so outstand-

ing ■’afe' to cau-se a judge at Royal Show series meditation before awarding the prize, to any other beast. He personally had seen nothing better in The Dominion. The reserve champion frow. Mr. Hall’s (Lepperton) Dimple of Edendale was inclined to show her age, but was a fine type of her breed. IThe two-year-old class was a particularly fine one, while the yearlings were a feature of the show. Among them , -v. as not a bad animal. In the yearling c’ass the decision at Hawera was rei,versed. 1 The bulls were hardly as good in quality as the females, and only one aged bull was shown, but it was a fine brant named Mariner, belonging to Mr. W M :Is, of Hawera. In the two-year-ciass, Mr. W. Hall's champion was ‘the finest of a fine class, as also was ‘Mr. F. Mills’ yearling in his class. PIGS MORE NUMEROUS. Mr. J. Grant, of Woodville, judge of C:c pig section, expressed pleasure at tin? standard of the numerous entries in i?.e pig section, but considered a mistake had been made in the design of the pens. Be pointed out that individual pens were far too narrow, making quite impossible for (he larger anibnals to turn round or show themselves ‘y '-perly. The passage between the rows •of peu.s also came in for the same adverse criticism, being too narrow for ;j üblic inspection on a large scale. Mr. Grant considered the class of aniijnal on exhibition a credit to the owners, •and he was pleased to see so many entries. AMONG THE HORSES. “I have visited of the shows this year and a fair proportion of those of last year, and will say that the draughts exhibited here compare very favourably with entries anywhere in New Zealand, though I find some of the mares lacking in weight. They have good bone, however/’ said Mr. A. Firth, of Wellington, judge of the draught section. Mr. Firth was favourably impressed with the quality shown by the champion mare Cherry Queen 11, owned by Mr. J. Kerrisk, of Ohangai. More, he considered, .should be heard of this horse as she is only three years old now, and displays remarkable quality. All the brood mares were high in quality, and the entries were, on the whole, better than last year. GOOD SHEEP ENTRIES. “A very good section and a great improvement on previous years, from the point of v«ew of quality and numbers,” said Mr. W. Grant, of New Plymouth, judge of the sheep section. Mr. Grant was very pleased with the entries and made special reference to those of fat sheep and lambs, which appeared in far greater number® than he expected, and proved to be in really good condition. The Romneys were particularly good, and with the Southdowns shared greatest popularity. SCHOOL CHfLDREN'S EXHIBIT. An exhibit which drew much attention and is worthy of special mention was a display by the children of the Tututawa School of an Indian’s outfit, comprising head-feathers, tunic and trousers of sugar-sack cleverly embroidered, mocassins and bow and quiver. The display was noteworthy for . some very creditable raffia work, which reflects great credit on the pupils of the Tututawa School.

THE PRIZE LIST. THE CHAMPIONS HORSES. Draught, ‘ mare.—J. Kerrisk's (Ohangai) Cherry Queen 11. Hacks.—S. Symes’ (Waverley) Osprey 1 and reserve, Mrs. H. A. King’s (Stratford) Sans Alger. CATTLE. Jerseys.—Cow; J. Brownings (Tariki) Okau’s Azalia; reserve, H. J. Berry’s (Kaupokonui) Grassmere GlaBull: D. P. F. Malone’s (Kaponga) Cloverlea’ H. A. Hunt’s (Stratford) Penrose EarT.' Ayrshires.—Cow: F. Mills’ (Hawera) Dolores sth; reserve, \V. Hall’s (Lepperton) Dimple of Edendale. Bull: W. Hall’s Dominion Lockhart; reserve, F. Mills’ Mariner. Friesians. —cow: H. R. Green’s (Kairanga) Jessie Nimona Johanna of Oakview; reserve, W'eraroa Development Farm’s Dominion Forest Queen. Bull: JI. R. Green’s Dominion Domino Mercedes; reserve, H. R. Green’s Woodcrest Posch of Oakview. Milking Shorthorns: Cow: J. C. Wright’s (Normanby) Braeside Sweet Nell; reserve, J. C. Wright’s Tulip XI of Cornwall Park. Bull: J. C. Wright’s Reformer of Cornwall Park. SHEEP. Romney Marsh.—Ram: J. G. Alexander (Maxwelltown). Ewe: J. G. Alexander. Southdowns. —Ram: A. H. Bowen (Toko). Ewe: -i. H. Bowen. Corriedale. —Ram: J. Wood (Hawera). Ewe: J. Wood. PIGS. Berkshire. —Boar: Stewart Crocker (Normanby). Sow: D. Stewart (Normanby). Tamworth. —Boar: Bowen and Wilson (Hastings). Sow: Bowen and Wilson (Flattings).

CATTLE. PEDIGREE JERSEYS Judge: Mr. C. G. C. Derner, Cheltenham. Cow, prior to July, 1920, which has been awarded a C’.O.R. for butter-fat produced.—F. Hoskin’s (Matapu) Neat Owlette, by The Owl’s Victor —Neat Head, 1; H. B. Lepper’s (Lepperton) Elf’s Beauty, by Prospero—Elf, 2; H. Stonex’s (Bell Block) Rewa Maize, by Ironmaster of Meadowbrook—Rewa Maytime, 3; A. L. Hooper’s (Mahoe) Viola’s Frisky, by Viola’s Golden Laddie—Gamma of Bulls, v.h.c. I. C. Meuli’s (Tariki) Oakland’s Fairy Wonder, by Belvedere Silver Trumpeter—Carne’s Fairy Girl. h.c. Cow. prior to July. 1920. T. Browning’s (Tariki) Okau’s Azalia, by Okau King—Royal Fuchsia, 1 and champion; lit. B. Lepper’s Elf’s -Beauty 2/ H. Stonex’s Rewa ■ Maize 3i; I. U. Meuli’s Oak

Parni's : Fairy AVoncler v.1i.6.; 11. B. Lepper's Alaori Rowdy h.c. Cow, calved since July, 1920 and before July, 1922.—11. J. Berry's (Kaupokonui) Grassmere Glamour, by AVhenaku Canadian Noble—AA’aioa’s Gleam, 1 and reserve; H. C. Sampson's (llillsboiough) Viola’s Lady Mercedes, by Viola's Golden Laddie —Mercedes Lady, 2; E. O’Sullivan and Sons’ (Tariki) Mcadowvale Solid Gold, by Meadow vale Masterpiece—Meadowvale Gold Painting, 3; H. C. Sampson's Woodland's Daphne, by Bright Sultan (imp.)—Melia Ann Helene, v.h.c. Heifer, since July, 1922.—G. IL Bell’s (Oakura) Pinewood’s Golden Beauty, by Viola’s Golden Laddie (imp.)—Eaton Melba, 1; J. T. Hammond’s (Stratford) Alatai Dell, by Delphine’s Renown— Alatai Propstick, 2; G. E. Cowling's (Alanaia) Peggy Golden Astor, by Peggy Noble Astor —Red Gold, 3. Heifer, since July, 1923.—Airs. AL Jones’ (Tariki) Jerseyvale Poppy, by Jerseyvale Conqueror—Jerseyvafe Astor, 1; A. J. Luxton-'s (Omata) Jvandale Black Bess, by Astor’s Golden Lad— Ivandale Rainbow Lass, 2; G. E. Cowling’s (Alanaia) linden Winsome, by Peggy's Noble Astor —Lady AVinock, 3; W. Devine's (Palmerston North) Cuckoo Leaflet, by Owler of Puketapu—Cuckoo Cloverleaf, v.h.c.; 11. C. Sampson’s Vive la Chare, by Clarion (imp.) Perfect Life, h.c.; A. L. Hooper’s Bridge View Sweet Pea, by Aleadowvalc Great Gamboge—Craigje Lassie, c. Heifer (senior division), since July 1, 1924, and before November L 1924.—G. H. Bell’s Pinewood’s Viola's Silvery, by A’iola's Golden Laddie —Sylvia of 0.K., I; A. M. Gadsby’s (Stratford) Linden Grove’s Ladv’s Maid, by Oakland’s Royal Dick—Oakdale Maid, 2; 11. C. Sampson’s (Hillsborough) AA'oodland’s Huia. 3; AA'. Johnson's (Ngaere) Brookley's Cuckoo, by Brookley’s Du Du Boy —Brookley’s Tina, v.h.c.; G. TI. Bell’s Pinewood’s A’iola. by A’iola's Golden Laddie—Eliza of O.K’., h.c.; Airs. AL A. Gadsby’s Linden Grove Beauty, by Oakland Royal Dick Linden Grove Sylvia,

Heifer, junior division, calved since November 1. 1924.—E. J. Kirkwood’s (Stratford) Gohlen Fern’s Merry Belle, by Molina’s Noble—lda’s Lassy, I; D. F. Malone’s (Kaponga) Cloverlea Playful, by Cloverlea Conclusion—Snow View’s Palm, 2; W. Bonnor’s entry, by Victor’s Boy—Naughty Love Star, 3; G-. W. Pratt’s (Stratford) Rockvale Queen, by Ohio’s Prime Minister—Queen’s Telephone Soumise, v.h.c. Heifer, since July, 1924, junior or senior, from semi-officially tested cow, owned by member of Stratford Jersey Cattle Club.—G. H. Bell’s Pinewood’s Viola’s Silvery. 1; W. Johnson’s Brookley’s Princess 2; G. H. Bell’s Pinewood’s Viola 3; S. J. Hollard’s (Rowan) Burnside Winsome v.h.c.; D. P. Malone’s Cloverlea Winning Maid h.c. Heifer, since July, 1924. junior or senior, entered in second Stratford Futurity Stakes.—G. 11. Bell’s Pinewood’s Viola’s Silvery, 1; H. C. Sampson’s Woodland’s Xenia 2; G. TI. Betts’ Pinewood’s Viola J; Mrs. M. A. Gadsby’s Linden Grove Beauty v.h.c. and Lovely D. P. Malone’s Cloverlea AVinning Maid <?. Heifer since July, 1924, junior or senior, owner to reside within 14 miles of Stratford post office. takes Mrs. M. A. Gadsby’s tea service, value C 7 7s (to be won outright).— A. H. Gadsby’s (Stratford) Linden Grove’s Lady’s Maid 1; AV. Johnson’s Brookley’s Princess 2; S. J. Hollard’s Burnside Winsome 3; Mrs. M. A. Gadsby’s Linden Grove Beauty v.h.c.; D. Malone’s (‘loverlea Winning Maid h.c.; J. L. Browning’s (Tariki) Ngatawa Gloria c. Heifer, noviee class, since July I.—A. IL Gadsby's Linden Grove Lady’s Maid 1; W. Johnson’s Brookley’s. Princess 2; VV. Johnson’s Googoo S. J. Hollard’s Burnside Winsome 3. Two heifers, in milk, since July. 1923. —G. E. Cowling’s (Manaia) Harden Primrose and Winsome 1. Two heifers, since July, 1924. G. H. Bell’s Pinewood’s Viola Silvery and Viola 1; 11. C. Sampson’s Woodland’s Xenia and Merry Maid 2; W. Johnsons Brookley’s Princess and Googoo 3; H. A. Hunt’s (Stratford) Lockerbie L’Amour and Lass v.h.c.; D. P. Malone’s Cloverlea Grev Coat and Winning Maid h.c. Two cows in milk, prior to July 1923. Winner also takes R. J. Linn’s challenge cup, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals.—ll. 0. Sampson’s Viola’s Lady Mercedes and Woodland’s Daphne 1; F. Hoskin’s Mermaid’s Lark and Neat Owlette 2; H. B. Lepper’s Elf’s Beauty and Maori Rowdy 3; E’. O’Sullivan and Sons’ Engari and Solid Gold v.h.c. Three Tc'i:i<Tfrs,JmL. two in milk, progeny of the same sire.—G. H? f?e>V's Pinewood’s Golden Beauty, Viola’s Gol den Mercedes, and Pinewood's Viola 1; G. E. Cowling’s Peggy's Golden Astor, liurden Winsome, and Primrose 2. Bull, prior to July, 1922.—D. P. F. Malone’s Cloverlea Conclusion, by Hollybank Squire—lllusion, 1; AV. Devine’s (Palmerston North) Map, by Medallion Valda. 2; A. A. AVard’s (Tariki) Miro Meadow’s Teddie, by Miro -Meadow’s Baron—Miro Meadow’s Duchess, 3 Bull, since July, 1922.—C. Meuli’s (Tariki) Willpwbank- Briar, by Poplarvale Admiral—Onaero Rosebud, 1; E. O'Sullivan and Sons’ Meadowvale Passchendale, by Meadowvale Dictator— Mcadowvale Perfect Day. 2; D. P. F. Malone’s Perfection Twylish, by Bilberry’s Twylish—Perfection, 3. Bull, since July, 1923.—11. A. Hunt’s (Stratford) Penrose Earl, by Primrose Glory Lad —Penrose Pct. 1 and reserve; Bcwen and Wilson’s (Hastings) Springdale Lirydear, by Clydesdale's Merry Mike—Lirydear Lassie, 2; R. Mason's iStratford) AVillowbank Hopeful Lad. by Miro Meadow’s Dick—Onaero Lassie, 3. Bull,’ since. July, 1924.—G. H. Bell’s Pinewood’s Golden Noble, by Viola's Gohlen Laddie—Eaton Melva, 1: J. T. Belcher’s (Cardiff) Pencarrow's Bruce, by Masterful (imp.)—Twylish Beauty, 2; G. H. Bell’s Pinewood’s Golden Spot, by X’iola’s Golden Laddie—Ulysses’ Lassie 3; H. Stonex’s Bessie’s Maize Cob. bj’ Viola's Golden Laddie—Rewa Maize, v.h.c,: Mrs. M. Jones’ (Tariki) Jerseyvale Maori Chief, by Ngatawa Chief— Primrose of Meroanga, h.c.; E. O'Sullivan and Sons’ Meadow vale Darky Day, 1 v Meadowvale Advoca to—Meadowvab* Perfect Day, c. Novice class, bull, since July. 1924. IL Edwards’ (Stratford) Matai Dick, by Willowbank Defence—Matai Dell. 1; IL C. Bishop's (Waitara) Glendew Foundation, by Brampton Bright—Springvale Irish Eyes, 2; H. A. Hunt’s Lockerbie Rozel, by Rozel King—Una’s Selina, 3. ! Bull, any age. and three females, two years or over.--G. I<_ Cowling’s (Manaia) Hawkesluiry S’” h,v7 entry, 1 : -L Browning’s Miro f ! { »w ’-t Reform, Rozel's Fuchsia, Ngatawa and Ngatawa P;«t<h, 2; E. O'Sullivan and Sons’ Meadowvalc Passehendale. Solid Gold, Engari and Lady Wayward, 3. Junio.r breeding team, two yearling heifers, and yearling hull. —G. 11. Bell's Pinewood’s Golden Noble, A 7 iola Silvery and A’iola 1; H. A. Hunt’s Lockerbie Rpzel. L'Amour and Lass 2: Mrs. AL A. Gadsby’s Linden Grove Willie, Lovely and Beautv 3.

■ I' PEWGR EE A YiRKg; Judge: Mr. A. C. Johnstone (Auroa.) Cow, prior to July, 1922. —F. Alills’ (Hawera) Dolores V. 1 and champion; W. Hall’s (Lepperton) Dimple of Edendale, 2 and reserve; F. Mills’ Dolores 11. 3; W. Hall's Velvet of Edendale Heifer, since July, 1922.—F. Alills' Pride 1, Robertson and Blackley's (New Plymouth) Ivanhoe Mabel, by Ivanhoe Baron—Maggie of Ivanhoe, 2; A. R. Claridge's (Toko) Film’s Kurly, by AlcTaggart of Ora —-Film’s Kitty, 3. Heifer, since July, 1923. —F. Alills’ Megan 1 ; Robertson and. Blackley's entry 2; F. Mills* Love’s Flower 3; W. Hall's Edcndale’s Kuby 3. Heifer, since July, 1924.—F. Alills’ Adele 11. 1; F. Milk’ Marguerite VI. 2; W. Hall's Lady Lucy of Edendale 3; F. Mills’ Chanty v.h.c.; Robertson and Blackley’s Barbara B h.c. Two heifers, in milk, calved since July, 1923.—F. AHUs’ Megan and Love’s Flower 1 • Robertson's and Blackley’s Struanbrae Curiosity and another 2; W. Hall’s Lady Rene and Ruby 3. Two heifers, since July, 1924.—F. Alills’ Marguerite XT. and Adele. HL, 1; Robertson and Blackley's Lady Ramsay and Barbara B 2; W. Ball's Lady Lucy and Fascination 3. Two cows in milk, calved prior to July, .1923.—AV. Hall’s Fancy of Armadale and Velvet of Edendale 1; F. Alills’ entry 2. Bull, since July, 1922.—F. Alills’ Mar ine.r 1 and reserve. Bull, since July, 1923.—AV. Hall’s Do minion Lockhart, by Dominion Dalesman Dominion Kate. 1 and champion; Robertson ami Blackley’s Struanbrae King Arthur, by John Bull of Braeside—Pru deuce of Braeside, 2; F. W. Weston’s (Uruti) Heatherdale Royal Albert, by Highland of Heather Dells—Zenah of Heather Dells, 3. Bull, since July, 1924.—F. Mills’ .Teste: 1: Robertson and Blackley’s Struanbrae King Jimmy, by Ivanhoe Daisy King— Ivanhoe Mabel, 2; Robertson and Blackley’s Struanbrae King Jimmy, by Netherton of Woodlands-—Prudence of Braeside, 3. Bull, any age, and three females.—F. Mills’ (.Hawera) entry 1: AV. Hall's entry 2; Robertson and Blackley's entry 3; A. R. Claridge’s (Toko) Film’s Cap ft:in, Flute. Hurly and Rene h.c. PEDIGREE FRIESIAN. Judge: Air. J. Hart (Tatuanui). Cow, prior to July, 1920. —H. R. Green’s (Kairanga) Jessie Alomona Johanna of Oakview, by Dominion Dutchland—Alomona Johanna. 1 and champion; Wereroa Development Farm’s Dominion Forest Queen, by Dominion Wood Piebe Afercedes—Queen Elizabeth, 2 and reserve; H. R. Green's Dominion Posen of Oakview, by Dominion Domino Dutchland—Rosa Posch of Oakview, 3; D. H. Johnson's (Stratford) Segis Lady AVaihi.. by Brookland’s Waihi Segis—Pontiac, v.h.c. Cow, calved since July, 1929. and prior to July, 1922.—1 T. R. Green’s Glen Iris Patchwork, by Dominion Big Patch— 7 Gien Iris Duchess de Koi, 1; H. R. Green’s Johanna Posch of Oakview, by King ATercena—Jessie Alomona Johanna of Oakview, 2; AV. K. Alonis’. (Oakura) Springfield Countess Moore, by King > Moore Fayne Segis—Milkmaid Countqss Johanna, 3. . , • Heifer, since July, 1922.—Central De L velopment Farm’s (AVeraroa) Dominion Countess de Koi, by Dominion Paul Colantha—Josephine, 1; Central Development Farm’s Dominion Cblantha, by Dominion Paul Colautha Dominion Daughter of Domino, 2; H. R. ‘lreon's Pontiac .Resell of Oakview, by Colantha. Pontiac of Oakview —Lawncrest Rosa Belle, 3. Heifer, since July, 1923.—H. R. Green's Alomona Lakeview of Oakview, by Kainga Pai King Oakhurst —Lakeview Di. mino Van Johanna, I; Central Development Farm’s Dominion Queen Inka Pietertje, by Dominion Paul Colautha— Princess Inka Pietertje, 2; H. R. Green's Alomona Echo of Oakview, by Dell Farm Sylvia Trojan—Alomona Posch of Oakview, 3. Cow, with semi-official record, judged on type, and performance to be considered. Points awarded as follows: Every 1001 b. fat above standard 7 points will be given to two-year-olds, 6 points to junior three-year -olds, 5 points to mature senior three-year-olds and four-year-olds.—H. R. Green's Jessie Alomona Johanna of Oakview, 88 points, 1; H. R. Green's Dominion Posch of Oakview, 8-6 points, 2; D. H. Johnson’s Waihi Milkmaid, S 5 points, 3; H. R. Green’s Johanna Posch of Oakview, 82 points, 4; C. AV. Baldwin and Sons’ (Inglewood) Ngatoro Johanna Princess, 81 points, 5; D. H. Johnson's Segis Lady Waihi, 77 u; D. B. Johnson's Glenmore Tillj’ y Alcartra, 75 points, 7.

Heifer, sinceTfelv, 1924 (Derby candidates only eligible) - .- Bros? (Stratford) Brookside JohannJT— Koi, by Coldstream Sir Nadia—Forest Johanna, 1; Cameron Bros? Brookside Pietertje Pontiac, by Coldstream Pontiac Paul—Rose Alcartra Pietje, 2; Central Development Farm's Dominion Alatador Alaid, by Carnation King Alatador Betty —Pauline Lassie, 3.

Heifer, since July, 1925.—H. R. Gleen’s entry, by Dominion Domino Alercedes—Glen Iris Patchwork, 1; 11. R. Green's entry, Bell Farm Sylvia Trojan —AX’oodlyn Dutch Bangle, 2; H. R. Green’s entry, by Bell Farm Echo Sylvia Trojan—Cornelia Teuton Pauline; 3. Two heifers, in milk, since July, 1923.

—H. R. Green’s Alomona Lakeview of Oakview and Momona Echo of Lakeview ]. Two heifers, since July, 1924. H. R. Green’s Echo Beauty of Oakview and Hengervchl Belle of Oakview 1; H. R. Green’s Delhurst ATakanui and Lydia Dclhurst of Oakview 2; Central Development Farm’s Dominion Alatador Angele and Alaid 3. Two cows, in milk, calved prior to July, 1923.—H. R. Green 1 and 2; D Johnson's AA’aihi Alilkmaid and Segis Lady AVaihi 3. Bull, prior to July; 1922. —11. R. Green’s Dominion Domino Alercedes, by Dominion Woodcrest Piebe Afercedes— Dominion Dornim? Pride, 1 and chain* pion; IT. R. Green’s Woodcrest Posch of Oakview, by King Alercedes—Colautha Posch of Oakview, 2 and reserve. Bull, since July, 1923.—H. R. Green’s entry 1. Bull, since July. 1924.—-11. R. Green's Echo Posch of Oakview, by Bell Farm Echo Sylvia Trojan—Queen Posch of Oakview, 1 ; D. H. Johnson's Glenmore King Pietje Segis, by Carnation King Alatador Betty (imp.)—Waihi Alilkmaid. Bull, since July, 1925.—1 T. R. Green’s entry, by Bell Farm Echo Sylvia Trojan ATercena Poseli of Oakview. I. Bull, any age, and three females. —11. R. Green 1 and 2, D. IT. Johnson 3. PEDIGREE MILKING SHORTHORN. Judge: Mr. J. Grant (AVoodville). Cow. any age, in full milk, irrespective of type. —J. C. AA-’right’s (Normanby) Braeside Sweet Nell, by Some Boy—DilwoTth Flirt, 1. Cow, prior to July. 1922.—J. C. Wright’s Braeside Sweet Nell 1 and

J. C. Wright's Victoria of Cornwall Park 2. Heifer, since July, 1923. —J. C. Wright’s Tulip XI. of Cornwall Park, by Victory of Cornwall Park—Tulip 4th of Cornwall Park, 2 and reserve. Heifer, since July, 1923.—J. C. Wright's Factory Lass of Cornwall Park, by Reformer of Cornwall Park— Victoria of Cornwall Park, 1; J. C. Wright's Sweet Nell 111. of Cornwall Park, by Reformer of Cornwall Park— Braeside Sweet Nell, 2. Heifer, since July, 1924.—-W. F. Bootten's (Rawhitiroa) Shawfield Violet 1; W. F. Bootten’s Shawfield Jewel 2; J. C. Wright’s Tulip XII. of Cornwall Park, by Advance of Cornwall Park—Queen of Cornwall Park, 3: J. C. Wright’s Queen X. of Cornwall Park, by Snowball of Cornwall Park—Queen of Cornwall Park, v.h.e. Two heifers, in milk, calved since July, 1923.—J. C. Wright's Sweet Nell 111. and Factory Lass of Cornwall Park, 1. Two heifers, since July. 1924.—W. F. Bootted’s Shawfield Jewel and Violet I; J. S. Wright's Queen X. and Tulip XII. of Cornwall Park, 2. Two cows, in milk, prior to July, 1923. —J. C. Wright’s Braeside Sweet Nidi and Tulip XI. of Cornwall Park 1. Bull, prior to July, 1922.—J. C. Wright’s Reformer of Cornwall Park, by ( linker IT. of Oakdale—Tulip 4th of Cornwall Park, 1 and champion. Bull, prior to July, 1924.—J. C. Wright’s V.C. of Cornwall Park, by Reformer of Cornwall Park—Victoria of Cornwall Park, 1; W. F. Bootten’s Belted Knight of Cornwall Park 2; J. C. Wright's Gay I.ad of Cornwall Park, by Reformer of Cornwall Park—Braeside Sweet Nell, 3. Bull, any age, and three females, two years and over.—Reformer of Cornwall Park. Braeside Sweet Nell, Tulip XI. and Factory Lass of Cornwall Park. GRADE JERSEYS. Judge: Mr. W. V. Harkness (Tarikil. Heifer or cow, any age, in milk, which has qualified for record in the Taranaki High-Grade Utility Jersey Association’s Herd Book.—C. J. Adden brook's (Ngaere) Firland Joy 1. Cow in milk, calved prior to July, 1923. —W. -P. Wallace’s (Waverley) Polly 1; C. J. Addenbrooke's Firland Jcy 2; W. P. Wallace’s Yellow 3: H. Rowe's (Ngaere) Dainty v.h.e. Heifer, in milk, calved since July, 1923. —W. P. Wallace's Brownie 1; A. Coleman’s (Stratford) Desert Gold 2; T. Lamason’s (Stratford) Dot 3. Heifer, since July, 1924.—H. Edwards’ (Ngaere) Bib 1; H. Edwards’ Bub 2. Two heifers, since July, 1924. —H. Edwards’ Bib and Bub 1. CROSSBRED SECTION. Judge: Mr. E. A. Washer (Hawera). Cow, prior to July, 1922, in milk.—J. T. Hammond's (Stratford) Violet I; W. Harkness’ (Midhirst) Cherry 2; A. David’s (Stratford) Heather 3; W. P. Wallaee’a entry v.h.e. Heifer, since July. 1924.—F. E. Bocock’s (Ngaere) Hilda, 1; F. E. Bocock’s Katie 2; H. Edwards’ (Ngaere) entry 3: Bocock’s Queen-ie v.h.e. 1 ’Two heifers, since July, 1924.—F. E. Hbeock’s Hilda and Katie 1; H. Ed'(yards’ (Ngaere) entry 2 : ; F. E; Bocock’s Queeine and Ruby 3. Three yearling heifers, for dairy pur-poses’.—-F. E. Bocock’s Hilda, Katie and Qvteenie 1; H. Edwards' entry 2. JUVENILE CLASS. Heifer, since July. 1924, sired by pedigree bull.—D. T. Malone's (Kaponga) entry 1, R. Kirkwood’s (Stratford) entry 2; Jean Coleman’s (Stratford) Miss Mickey 3: Joan Bocock’s (Ngaere) Retie v.h.e. SHEEP. —■ a I Judge: Mr. W. B. Grant (New Plf-i mouth). ROMNEY MARSH. Ram, over 39 months.—J. C. Best (Pukengahu) 1 and 3, Jas. Wood (Huiroa) 2. Ram, over 16 months and under 30 months.—J. G. Alexander (Maxwelltown) 1 and champion. Two rams, under IS months, shorn since September. 1925. —J. G. Alexander 1, J: 0. Best 2. Ewe, over IS months, with lamb at foot AM. Gi Alexander 1 and champion and 2, J.’ C. Best 3. Two ewes, over IS months, with lambs a*. foot. —J. G. Alexander 1, J. C. Best •j Ewe, under IS months.—J. G. Alexander 1 and 2. Two owes, under IS months.—J. G. X>.y<aaider 1. 11am, over 30 months. —A> (Toko) 1 and champion. Ram, under 18 months. —A. A. and R. G. Verry (Waitotara) 1 and 2. Two rums, under 18 months, since September, 1925. — A. A. and R. G- Verry I and Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb ar. foot.—A. H.'Bowen 1 and champion and 2, A. A. arid R. ’G. Verry 3. Two ewes, over 18 months, with lambs at foot.—A. H. Bowen 1. Ewe, under 18 months. — A. H. Bowen 1. A. A. and R. G. Verry 2 and 3. Two ewes, under 18 months.—A. H. Bowen 1, 'A- A. ft. G. Verry 2. CORR IE DALES. Ram, over 30 months.—J. Wood (Hulroa) 1 and 2 and champion. Ram, over 1G months and under 30 months. —J. Wood >. Ram, under 18 months.—J. Wood 1 and 2. Two rams, under IS months.—J. Wood ( I. Ewe, : ovor 18 months, with lamb at foot.—J. Wood 1 and champion. Two ewes, over 18 months, with lambs at foot.—J. Wood J. Two ewes, under 18 months.—J. Wood 1. FLOCK SHEEP. Three ewes, over 18 months and under 30 months.—C. Bevin’s (Iluiroa) 1. FREEZERS. Ewes, down cross.—A. A. and R. G. Verry 1 and 2. Ewes.' long wbol cross.—A. A. and R. G. Verry 1 anfl 2, R. Farley (Westmere): 3? ’ Wethe'rs, down cross.-—A. A. and R. G. Verry 1 and 2, R. Farldy 3. Wethers, long wool class. — A. A. and • R. G. Verry 1, R. Farley 2. FAT LAMBS. Down cross, suitable for freezing.—A. A. and R. G. Verry 1. Romney cross, suitable tor freezing.—: Beyins' I,' A. M. Mills YTdko) '2. 'A. A. and Rif!. Verry 3."

FAT SHEEP. • : Heaviest.—R. Farley 1 and ?. Three wethers. —R. Farley 1. Ewes.—K. Farley 1 and J. C. Best Three fat lambs, any breed.-—A. M. Mills 1, AL McDonald (Stratford) 2. Pet lamb.—AL Aft Donald 1 and Alice Wickham (Stratford) HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Judge: Mr. A. Firth (Wellington). Mare, visibly in foal, or with foal at foot.—T. Perry’s (Alangatoki) Lady Glasgow 1; D. Kemp s (Te Wera)gium 2. Dry marc. 4 years or over.—T. 'flfl Richards’ (Cardiff) Royal Maid, byfl Mount Royal—Thelmaid, 1; T. H. Rich- fl ards’ Baron’s Royal Maid, by Barbu fl .Martin Royal Alaid, 2; J. (Stratford) entry 3; J. Sangster’s Dollyfl v.h.c. Gelding, 4 years or over.—T. Perr yI fl and *2. Filly or gelding, three years of age.— J: Kerrisk’s (Ohangai) Cherry 2nd, by Pride of Hawkesbury— Queen, 1; T. Perry’s entries 2 and 3. fl Filly or gelding, two years of age.— D. L. Max well’s (Ngaere) Yorkshire fl Girl, by Balthangie Refiner—Gipsy 2nd, fl Filly or gelding, yearling.—j. Sangster 1, T. Perry 2. Pair of heavy draught horses, in regular work.—T. H. Richards’ Royal fl Maid and Baron’s Royal Maid 1; T. fl Perry’s entries 2 and 3. Three horse team, property of one owner.—T. Perry 1 and 2. Championship mare.—.l. Kerrisk’s ’ herry Queen 2nd. by Pride of Hawkesbury—Cherry Queen? 1. Special for best footed mare or geldnig.—.l. Kerrisk’s Cherry Queen 2nd, 1 ; T. Perry’s Violet 2. Best registered Clydesdale mare.—J. Kerrisk’s Cherry Queen 2nd. SADDLE HORSES. Judge: Mr. T. A”. Alorrin (Hastings), Weight-carrying hack, 15.2 or over, up fl to 14« t.—S. Symes’ (AVaverley) Osprey fl 1; L. A. McCracken’s (Alangatoki) Seaforte 2; Dr. Simmons’ (Patea) Braham fl 3. ' # ' Weight-carrying hack, up to 12st.— fl Mrs. H. A. King’s (Stratford) Sans Alger, by San Fran—Alger, 1; D. L. fl Tonka’ (Hawera) Chance 2; C. Pater-fl son’s (Kapuni) King Dick 3. Best paced hack.— S. Symes’ I; Airs. H. A. King’s Sans Alger 2; L. A. McCracken’s Seaforte 3. Best walking hack.—Airs. H. A. King’s Sans Alger 1 ; Dr. Simmonds’ Braham 2; C. Paterson’s Glen Royal 3. Troop horse, not over 1G hands. —C. Paterson's King Dick 1; A. Hunter’s (Hawera) Weaver 2; Airs. H. A. King’s Sans Alger 3. Ladies’ hack. 15 hands or under.—Mrs. Bekker’s ( Wanganui) Corn Cob 1; T. A 7. Martin s (Inglewood) Sportsman Ladies’ hack, over 15 hands.—Mrs. H. A. Jxirtg’s Sans Alger 1; Mrs. J. E. derson’s (Whangainomona) Darnly D. L. Toiiks’ Chance 3. Weight-carrying cob. 14.1 to 15 hands, fl up to 13st.— Airs. Bekker’s Corn Cob .1; fl C. Paterson’s (Kapuni) 2; ”W. Savage’s fl (Ohangai) Spark Plug 3. PONIES. Over 12 hands and up to 13.2 Lands.—<fl (' Paterson’s Kapuni) High Jinks 1; P« fl Collins’' (Stratford) Slippery Tom Twelve hands or under.—:W* J. Dowell's (Wanganui) 'Trixie 1; R. Cleav-fl er’s (Alangatoki) Pat 2; Iris Marx’s fl (Alangatoki) Tony 3. Over 13.2 and up to 14.2, to be ridden, fl —Mrs. G. AV. Alartin’s (Inglewood) fl Sportsman 1; C. Paterson’s (Kapuni) fl Nimrod 2; E. J. Badland's (Eltham) HI Tiny 3. Champion hack. —S. Symes’ (Waver- M ley) Osprey 1; reserve, Mrs. H. A. King’s fl (Stratford) Sans Alger.

pigs. Judge: Air. J. Grant (Woodvifie). BERKSHIRE. Boar, 1G months and over.—»Stewart and Crocker (Normanby) 1 and cham- | pion, Bowen and Wilson (.Hastings) 11. Sal way (Bell Block) 3. Boar, over nine months and undfl 18 months. —Bowen and Wilson 1 aiH 2 Boar, under nine months.—J. Pilt (Hawera) 1 and 2, Bowen and Wilson 3. Boar, farrowed since July. 1925. Cornwall and Grover (Bell Block) Bowen and Wilson 2, Perry Thomsua (Stratford) 3. Sow, 1G months ...d over.—D. Stewart (Normanby) 1 and champion, F. jLTocker (Normanby) 2, Bowen and Wilson "ok and v.h.c., Cornwall and G/ »ver h.e. Sow, under Ti 9 inojxlA»s.—Jljuvena floS*’ pital Board 1, Bowen and Wi.'sou 2 and 3. Sow, under nine months. — Bowen and Wilson 1 ami v.h.c., J. Pill 2 and 3. Sow, farrowea since July, 1923. Cornwall and Grover (Bell Block) I and v.h.c., J. Pill 2, Bowen and Wilson 3. Boar and (wo sons, farrowed srnje July, 1925.—Cornwall and Grover I, Bowen and Wilson 2. Any Other A’ariety of Purebred Pig. Boar, 16 months and over.—B.rvci and Wilson 1 and champion, J. Muir (Brixton) 2. Boar, over nine months and under Iff months. —Bowen and WiLon 1 and 2. Boar, under nine months.—Bowen and Witeon 1 and 2. Boar, farrowed since July. 1925.—1. Afuir 1, F. Ogle (Normanby) 2 and 3. Sow. 16 months and over.—Bowen and Wilson 1 and champion and 2, J. Aluir 3. Sow, under 16 months.— Bowen and AA’ilson 1 and 2, J. Muir 3. Sow, under nine months.—*Bowen and AVilson 1 and 2. Sow, farrowed since July. 1025. —J. Muir 1, Bowen and AVilson 2 and 3. Boar and two sons, farrowed since July, 1925.—J. Aluir 1, Bowen and Wilson 2. CROSSBRED. Sow, over 12 months.—E. H. Linnel! (Midhirst) 1 and 2. Sow, under 12 months.—K. IT. Lin noli 1 and 2. Alost prolific sow. Irrespective of colour or shape. —Cornwall and Grover 1 9 J. Aluir 2. GENERAL. Pig, between 90 and 1201bs. judged on condition.—A. B. Hunter (Alidhirst) k and v.h.c., E. H. Linnell 2 and 3. Two ba Conors, any breed.— A. B. Hunter 1.