MASTERTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3117, 17 February 1909, Page 5

MASTERTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

OFFICERS OF THE nSSOCI-

ATION

Patron: Mr A. VV. Cave; president: Mr D. McGregor, juar; vice-jre-sidants: Messrs Wm. Perry and H. Morru:on; Jreusurer: Mr J. B. Moodie; auditor: Mr J. B. Keith; Hon. vet. surgeon: Mr W. G. Taylor, M.R.C.V.S.; general! committee: Messrs W. E. Bidwill, W. H. Buick, D.Caselberg, E. E. Chamberlain, 0. C. Cooper, W. Cooper, J. D. Cruickshank, R. J. Dagg, C. E. Daniell, A. Donald, Q. Donald.E. Harper, T .P. Lett, H. A. Matthews, J. C. McKillop, A. D. McMaster, Jos. Morris, A. J. Percv, J. E. Perry, J. P. Perry, A. G. Pilmer. Bland Rayner. G. Shaw, R. Smith, A. J, Stone-wigg, J. Strang, G. C. Summerell, C. F. Vallance, W. D. Watson. W. J. Welch; district representatives: Messrs R. Beetham, Waina ioru; R. Gray, Gladstone; J. A. Groves, Ttnui; Paul Hunter, Pora ) t aha i; J. F. He kler, Mar.gamaho3; a. R. Lancashire, Palmeraton N.; VV. B. Matheson, Eketahuna; I. Svkes, Weilbgt.n; J. Sweenej Pahiatua; H. O. Toogood. Whareama; W. E. C. Tylee. Makuri; secretary, Mr Geo. R. Syke?.

STEWARDS OF DEPARTMENTS

Ju'ges' Receiving Stewards.— Messis D. McGregor, junr., Wm. Perry, H. Morrison, J. D. Cruickshank. and H. H. Beetham. Stock Receiving Stewards.—Messrs W. D. Watson, W. Cooper. Gate Stewards.—Messrs W. J. Welch, J,McHattie Ground Stewards.—Messrs W. D. Watson. W. E. Bidwill, W. Coouur, E. Harper, R. J. Dagg, Q. Donald, R. Gray, J. P. Perry, B. Rayner, J. Strang, W. J. Welch. Luncheon Committee (Green Rosettes) —Messrs D. Casefberg, Jos. Morris, T. P. Lett, J. C. McKillop, A J Percy* 'parade Marshall.—Mr W. McKenzie; Assistants: Marshalls of the various sections.

Thoroughbred and Light Horses.— Messrs W. McKenzie, 'marshal!, C. J. Bennett, ticket, E. H. Dagg, receiving, R. J. Dagg, L. Meredith, W. Cooper, R. Cooper, H. Morrison, J. R. Moore, E. H. Maunsell, F. P. Evans, ticket, W. D. Watson, A. G. Pilmer, J. Johnson.

Draughts.—Messrs J. Bannister, marshal!, H. J. Dagg, ticket, F. Court. A. E. and T G. R. Chamberlain, A. A. Dagg, A. McKenzie. Shorthorns.—Messrs J. Strang, marshal, R. Smith, P. Cooper. Hen-lords —Messrs A. J. StoneWigg, marshal, F. F. Day, ticket, W. H. French. Ayrshires. —Messrs J. F. Heckler, marshal, W. Irons, ticket. Jersey and Dairy Cattle. —Messrs W. H. Buick, marshal, K. 0 S-nith, ticket, F. S. Hood Fat Cattle. —Messrs A. G. Pilrnr-r, marshal, T.. T. Hillas, ticket, A. Snodgrass. Lincolns.—M> F. W. H. Kummer. marshal, A. Turner, ticket, A. J. Speedy, J. T. Dagg. Le;cesters.—Messrs W. E. Bidwill, marshal, E. Johns'one, junr. ticket, J. James, A. Anketeil. Romnays.—Messrs Bland Kayner, marshal, J. f*. Lett, ticket, J. S v.th, J. MeLsllan, J. E. Perry. Southdowns—Messrs E. E. Uiammarshal, E. J. Ksse, ti.icet, Q. Donald. D. Williamson. Shropshire.-. —Messrs J. B. McKenzie, marshal!. S. Mawley, ticktt, H. Pike. Farmers" Sheep. —Messrs J. P. Perry, marshal, H. 0. TuOßOod, ticket, Jno. Maxwell, W. G. Groves. Freezing and Fat Sheep.—Messrs R Cooper, marshal, J. A. Groves ticket, A. J.. Welch, T. McKenzie, A. Clark.

Dogs.—Messrs E. M. Bannister, marshal, P. Cottar ticket. Pigs.—Messrs Jas. Maxwell, marshal. J. Oeilvy, tdeket.

Horticultural.—Messrs E. Harper, marshal, W. Can4y, E. Hale, J. C. Alpass, W. H. Jackson, ticket, R. W. Cook, J. B- F. Sutherland. W. Prjduce.—Messrs , John Morris, marshal, D. Guild, ticket, H. Evans, C. L. Spencer, T. Cresswell, W. M. Cole. Children's Classes. —Messrs W. C. Davies, marshal, E. Feist, ticket, J. Implements and Side Shows.— Messrs J. D. Cmkkshank, marshal, D. W. Forman, D. GuildJudging Competition. —Messrs R. Grav. marshal. W. Perry, Jas. McGregor, G. McHattie, W. L. Falconer.

FIRST DAY OF THE EXHI-

BITION.

A SUCCESSFUL REALIZATION

The First Day of the twentysecond Annual Show of the Master-ton A. and P. Association eventuated yesterday. The weather conditions assumed a threatening aspect early in the morning, but up to mid-day the rain kept off- Matters meteorological then improved to such an extent as to make it assured that a fine day would be experienced, and during the afternoon the conditions were simply perfect. The utter dance was better than has ever previously been recorded for a first day, considerably over a thousand people being on the grounds. The officials worked most energetically insure smooth working in all departments. Commendable promptHade was shown in all branches, the arrival of one judge, and of Nelson Bros, exhibit in the Southdown class being the only slight delay occasioned m the management of the first day's programme. ' The competitions were got oil in smart style, also, in spite ot a heavy entry. The jumping events were most interesting. Mr D. Morrison's "Daphne" won the Maiden Jumping Competition, after a close run, there being sixteen entries in the

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL EXHIBITION,

class. Mr E. R. HastiVs "Feilding" won the open leaping, in which twenty-three old favourites and new friends competed. To-day there will be the best aggregation of side-shows ever seen at the Masterton Show, the nature of the exhibitions being also much above the average of such tntertainme ts. The Muni cm 1 Band will play to-d-ty on the hwn, which will add nriterhily to the enjoyment of showgoers. The exhihbbn of vehicles, motor cars, and manufacturers' goods generally is exceptionally fine, and quite a featrue of exhibition. To-.-.ay. dogs, produce, horticultural, chiiv, and the remaining h.vsj ex'iioit-5 are to Lu jidged. THE EXHIBITION OF STOCK.

The opinions obtained bv an Age rporter ts t) the quality of the st;:!:, omprUbg the ebbf objects of judging on the first day were of a highly complimentary character. The 1909 show will be known in the history of the Association, as including one of the bsst exhibitions ever seen in the North Island, probably in New Zealand. A well-known breeder stated that in the stud classes the quality was irreproachable. The competition year by year is becoming keener, more attention is being devoted to the "fine points" hitherto taken little cognizance of, and this year the local show presents an epitomised histiry of modern, breeding methods in sheep raising. That the Masterton Show is becoming to be taken as one of the leading sheep exhibitions of the Island is evidenced by the presence in the entry list of the names of not only the leading North Island breeders from all parts, lr.it Mr Seth-Srmth, of Canterbury, also considers it worth while to make a substantial entry. It is not necessary nor desirable to individualise the Tns njmarical aspect is the only one in which comparisons can fairly be made, as the quality throughout is of the highest description. How favourable the season has been for feed is noticeable in the splendid condition of the fat stock entrbs. Records in quality and quantity in previous years have been comoietely obliterated, and the exhibition is a magnificent advertisement for local pastures. The cattle section is a notable one in the dairy classes, particularly in the Jerseys. In it local breeders met weil-known competitors from far distant parts, and in the Herefords there was the sam a . outstanding fact. Ayrshires are the weak spot in the section, but in all the other cbsses fair to good numerical entr es have been mane.

T. e horses for the first judging wera the thoroughbreds and light horses. The entries show a steady advance in the section. Hutt breeders have helped to swell the numbers, and also to improve the section in other respects. To day the bulk of the section is to be judged. The pig section calls for little comment beyond the fact that it has receded to a very secondary feature of the'stock exhibits,' and is now confined to a competition between two or three breeders.

Results of stock judging yesterday are as foll'ws: —

SHEEP. ROMNEYS.— (Judges, rams, Mr R. ; W. Matthew;-, Featherston; ewes, Mr A. Beatty, Canterbury). There was a very large entry in the Romney classes, including one or two new exhibitors. The judge of rams coincided with his brother judge in many of his comments. Roth were unaiiitious that the exhibition was creditable alike to the exhibitors and to the district, and would be hard to excel anywhere. The two championships were secured by Mr E. Short, of Palmerston North. The judges considered the strong features of both animals to be that they showed the characteristics of hardiness to a strong degree. "The ewe is a beautiful animal," said Mr Beatty, "with good black points, a free carriage, and well set up generally." He considered that breeders should make more for black points, which were an infallible sign of hardiness. Tne ewe hoggets he specially mentioned as a grand lot. Mr Matthews said he awarded the first prize to Mr W. Perry's ram under 21 months mainly on the grounds of its good bone, good carriage and generally well set up appearance. Its weak point was its wool, but this feature was redeemed in all other respects. Mr Short showed a fine ram over 21 months and under 33 months, which would be a good sheep next year. Throughout the Romneys were very strng, with but few 'stragglers.' Results: — Ram, over 33 months, E. Short 1 and ch, Gray Bros. 2. Over 21 months and under 33 months, E. Short 1 and 2, G. E. Allen 3, Gray Bros. vhc. Under 21 months. W. Perry 1, McGregor Bros. 2, E. Short 3 and he, W. C. Dorset vhc. Two rams, under 21 months, E. Short 1 and 2, W. C Dorset 3. Five rams, { under 21 months, E. Short 1, G. R. Sykes 2, W. C. Dorset vhc, Gray Bros. he. Earn lamb, G. E. Ailen 1, E. Short 2 and 3, W. B. Allen vhc. Ewe, over 21 months, E. Short 1 and ch, W. H. Buick 2, G. E. Allen vhc and he. Under 21 months, G. E. Allen 1, Gray Bros. 2, E. Short 3. Two ewes, under 21 months, E. Short 1 and vhc, G. E. Allen 2 and 3, Gray Bros. he. Ewe lamb, G. E. Allien 1, E. W. Alien 2 and 3, W. B. Allen vhc. LINCOLNS.-(Judge, Mr D. Kirkpatrick, Gisborne.) This class is an old favourite breed and local competition has always been keen. Mr W. Perry with his Penrose stock has for years held somewhat of a monopoly of the prizes, : and this year, again, in spite of keen i competition, he bad a splendid • record. He annexed both championships, and in every class in which ! he made an entry he took first prize,

and frequently second and thrd. He had some formidable competitors, too, and the quality caused the judge to specially remark upon it. Mr Kirkpatriek said he had never seen a better lot of two and four toath sheep at any previous show. The prise sheep were fit for show anywhere in New Zealand. They were well sprung in the ribs, with good heads, and showed they had been bred un very much the right lines. He could rot say enough for the clas°. Kesults : Lincolns (Judge, Mr D. Kirkpatrick, Gisborne).—Ram, over 33 months, W. Perry 1. 2 and 3, B. Rayner vhc, D. McGrecror he. Over 21 months and under 33 mont'is, W. Ferry 1 and 2, B. Seth-Smith 3, W. McKenzie c. Under 21 months, W. Perry 1 and c"i, 2, 3 and c, B. Rayner vhc and he. Two rams, under 21 months, W. Perry 1, 2 and 3, B. Rayner vhc. VV. Rayner he. Five rams, under 21 months, W. Rayner i, B. Seth-S-nith 2. Ram lamb. W. Rayner 1, J. W. Campion 2 and 3. VV. McKenzie ho and c. Ewe, over 21 mont.-js. VV. Perry 1 and ci, 2, 3 and he. Uixbr 21 months, W. Perry 1, 2 ar.d 3, McGregor Bros. c. Two ewes, under 21 month's, W. Perry 1, and 3, B. Rayner 2, McGregor Brnp. vhc, W. Rayn,r he. Ewe lamb, VV. Rayner 1, W. MeKtnzie 2 and 3.

SOUTH DOWNS. (-Judge, Mr W" H. Howard Bo3th). The judging of this class was "held up" until late in the .flay, owing to time being allowed to Messrs Nelson Bros., of Tomoana, to gel their sheep penned, their exhibits being delayed through train arrangements having upset their calculation. Other exhibitors in the class entered a strong protest agabst this departure from the rule which provides that sheep must be penned by 8 o'clock, but they afterwards withdrew the protest. When the Hawke's Bay sheep did arrive they annexed both championships and throughout were big prize-winners. The judge said the prize sheep were surpassingly good types, with magnificent wod!growing qualities, and in other respects able to meet anything he had seen in New Zealand or elsewhere. A ram under 21 months shown by Mr W. E. Baker beat an ex-champion in the same class, the judge classing him as a splendid sheep. Throughout the section strength of quality was a leading characteristic. Results: Ram. over 33 months, Nelson Bros. 1, J. McGregor 2 and 3, S. R. Lancaster vhc, J. Strang he. Over 21 months and under 33 months, Nelson Bros. 1, 2 and hj, S. R. Lancaster 3 and vhc, A. J. Stone-Wig,,' he Under 21 months. W. E. Baker 1. Nelson Bros 2, J. McGregor 3 and vhc. Two rams, under 21 months. Nelson Bros. 1, S. R. Lancaster 2 and 3, A. J. Stone-Wigg vhc. Five rams, under 21 months, J. McGregor 1, S. R. Lancaster 2 and 3. Ram lamb, W. E. Baker 1 and 2, 3. R. Lancaster 3, vhc and hf. Ew-;, o-'er 21 manth?, Nelson Bros. 1, ch and 2, S. R. Lancaster vhc and he. Under 21 months, Nel3on Bros. 1, 2 and 3, S. R. Lanaster vhc, J. McGregor he. Under 21 months, Nelson Bros. 1 and 2, S. R. Lancaster 3, W. E. Baker vhc, J. McGregor he. Ewe b.mb, S. K. Lancaster 1, 2 and 3, A. J. Stone-VVigg vhc and he.

SHROPSHIRES. —(Judge, Mr Ding wall, Canterbury). The Shropshire classes were wel •.ompeted for, very even entries be ng made throughout. There wen iompetitors from the far-away disrictp, including Mr Seth-Smith. oJ Ota<?o r he judge passed nc jomment beyond saying the sheer vere a grand lot. Mr P. Cooper toot ;he ram championship with an anl rial over 33 months, and Mr W. Ray ler the ewe championmshin, with in animal under 21 mo iths. Mr kV. Rayner was a very successful ex> libitor. Results:—Rum, over 3c nonths, P. Cooper 1 and ch, W. ;iayner 2. W. tacKenzie 3. Ovei 51 months aud under 33 months, B. Seth-Smith 1 and 2, W. McKenzit 5. Under 21 month?, W. Rayner 1, 3. Seth-Smith 2 and 3. Two rams, inder 21 months. B. Seth-Smith 1, W. Rayner 2, P. Cooper 3. Five •ams, under 21 months, B. Setlv Smith 1, W. McKenzie 2. J. C. VlcKiDop 3. Ram lamb, W. Ravnei I and 2, Donald's Estate 3. Ewe, >ver 21 months, W. Rayner 1 aid 3, \. C. McKillop 2. Under 21 months, iV. Rayner, 1, ch and 2, P. Cooper J. Two ewes, under 21 months, P, hooper 1 and 2, W. Rayner 3. Ewe amb, W. C. Rayner 1 aid 2, T. Ingey 3. jEICESTERS.-(Judge, Mr H. T. Little, Harwarden). In the English-Leicester class then was a big entry, but only two com)etitors. The judge remarked that ;here were three distinct types ir ;he class, although there were bui ;wo exhibitors. This caused the quality to be mixe 4 . The winning animals were splendid typical beasts, and there were right through many superior animals. Mr S. R. Lanastei won the Wolseley Cup in ly eight points. The Border-Leices-:ers pleased Mr Little greatly, anc le considered them a far better sec;ion than the English-Leicesters. Che two champions were magnificent jeasts with strongly developed charicteristics. "Only one straggler ir ,he whole line," commented the udge. The champions in Englishlieicesters both went to Palmerstor Mr S. R. Lancaster showing ;he ram, and Messrs Slack Bros. ;he ewe. In Borders, Mr G. Sieves lecured the ram championship anc Messrs Nelson Bros, the ewe cham }ionship. Results: — Ram, over 33 months, S.R. Lancaster 1, 2 and ch. Slack Bros. 3, 3ver 21 months and under 3J: nonths, Slack Bros. 1 and 3, S. R. Lancaster 2. Under 21 months, Slack Bros. 12, and 3. Two ranis inder 21 months, S. R. Lancaster 1, Slack Bros. 2. Five rams, undei 21 months, .Slack Bros. 1 3ncl 2, S, R. Lancaster 3. Ram lamb S. R Lancaster 1 and 2, Slack Bros. 3 Ewe, over 21 months, Slack Bros. : and ch, S. R. Lancaster 2 and 3 Slack Bros. vhc. Under 21 months Slack Bros. 1, S. R. Lancaster ! ind 3. Two ewes, under 21 months 3. R. Lancaster 1 and 2, Slack Bros 3. Ewe lamb, S. R. Lancaster ] and 3, Slack Bros. 2. BORDER LEICESTERS. —(Judge, Mr H. T. Little, Harwarden). Ram, over 21 months, G. Sievers L and ch, Nelson Bros. 2 and vhc, N. P. Nielsen 3. Under 21 month", kelson Bros. 1, N. P. Nielsen 2, Mrs Ormond 3. Two rams, under 21 nonths, G. Sievers 1, Nelson Bros. I, Mrs Ormond 3. Ewe, over 21

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months, Nelson Bros. 1, Slack Bros. 2. Under 21 months. Nelson Bros. 1 and oh and 3, N. P. Nielsen 2, SlacK Bros. vhc. Two ewes, under 21 months, Nelson Bros. 1, N. P. Nielsen 2. Ram lamb, G. Sievers 1 and 2, N. P. Nielsen 3, Slack Bros. 4. Ewe lamb, Slack Bros. 1 and 2, G. Sievers 3. FARMERS' CLASSES.— (Judge. Mr W. Lyttle, Argyle East, Hawke s

Bay). I These classes were evenly filled, J Mr Lvttle describing the animals as of -a good, profitable description. Romney Lincolns were the predominating croi;s, and were generally a fine sample of sheep. Condition was a commendable 'feature, and the animals were a useful lot. Local fanners had a good innings among the prizes, Messrs Holmes Bros, being about the chief winners. Results: Ten ewes, over 21 months, J. and H. Holmes 1, Dagg Bro.-\ 2. Five ewes, over 21 months, J. and H. H01m.83 1, J. M- James 2 and 3. Two ewes, over 21 months, J. an.l H. Holmes 1, J. M. James 2, Shaw and Sons 3. IVn ewes, under 21 months, F. W. Blatchford 1. Shaw and Sons 2, J. and H. Holmes 3. Five ewes, under 21 months, J. and H. Holme-s 1, Shaw and Sons 2, J. M. Jam?s 3. Two ewes, F. W. j Blatchford 1 and 2, J. M. James 3. Five ewe lambs, J. and H. Holmes 1, Shaw and Sons 2, F. W. Blatchford 3. Ewe lamb, F. W. Blatctiford 1 and 2, J. and H. Holmes 3. Two ewes, over 21 months. J. McGregor 1 and 2. Shaw and Sons 3. Two" 1 ewes, under 21 months, Shaw | and Sons 1 and 3, McKenzie Bros. 2. j SHEEP FOR FREEZING PUR-i POSES AND FAT SHEEP. - (Judge, Mr Richmond, Hastings). There was great competition in this important class, prominent ex- \ port breeders being represented in j force. The judge was profuse in his praise of the quality shown. The failing of being ''too fat" which disqualified otherwise perfect sheep for prize-taking leaned rather to virtit's side. Last year the droughtstricken pastures caussd a different j complexion to be cast on matters. | On the whole the opinion of judge and critics alike was that the section was superlatively good, and would take a lot of beating. The lambs were a most creditable lit. In the fat classes trn judge deprecated j shorn and unshorn sheep competing ! against each other. He thought j they s'iould be separate! in the | catalog as wool always carried | appearance and assisted the animal J in the points tslly. The fat classes j were excellent in the numbers and J quality of exhioits. Results:- j Sheep for freezing purposes. —Pen j of five wethers or five msidsn cwss. ; six-tooth and under, long wool or j long wool cross most suitable f<T ; freezing and the London market. H. j Morris m 1. W. and H. Besttnm 2 ! and 3. Pen of five fat wethers or ; five fat maidtm ewes, six-tooth and • under. Down or Down cross, most , suitable for freezing and the London j mßi'ket, J. Strang 1 and 3, W. and j H. Beet.iam 2. Five Dj.vn or Down j cross wethers, or maiden ewes, ' over 21 months, J. Strang 1 and 3 W. and H. Beetham 2. Five Down or Down cross wethers, under 21 months, W. and H. Beetham 1 and 2, J. Strang 3. Five Down or Down cross maid°n ewes, under 21 months. W. and H. Beetham 1 and 2, J. Strang 3. Five lambs, Down or Down cross, or Long Wool or Long Wool cross, each to be not less than 861bs live wtigh, and not over seven months old, to be judged for eqrly maturity, quality and fitness for freezing purpnses, J. Strang 1 and he, W. and, H. Beetham 2. . Fife lambs, Down or Down cross, mo:-t suitable for freezing and the London market, W. Perry 1 and S. J. Strang 2. Five Long Wool or Lon-j Wcvd cross, wethers, over 21 months, W. E. C. Tyiee 1 and °,. J. Strang 3. Five Long Wool or Long Wool cro*f; 1 we :hers, under 21 months, W. and j H. Beetham 1 and 2, J. P. Perry 3. five Lung Wool or Long Wool cross maiden ewes, under 21 months, J. P. Perry 1. W. and H. Beetham 2, J. and H. Holmes 3. Five lambs, Long Wool or Long Wool cross, most suitable for freezing and the London market, W. and H. Beetham 1, J. Strang 2 and 3. Pen of five sheep, suitable for butchers' purposes or for export (all sheep trm-st be fit for freezing), J. P. Perry 1, W. and H. Beetham 2, J. Strang 3.

Fat Sheep.—Five lambs, Down or Down cross, any age, R. R. Cooper 1, J. F. Heckler 2. J. Strang 3 and he, H. Morrison vhc. Five wethers, Long Wool or Long Wool cross, any age, J. P. Perry 1, W. E. C. Tylee 2. Five ewes, Long Wool or Long Wool cross, any age, J. and H. Holmes 1. J. Strang 2 and vhc, R. Cooper 3. Five lambs, Long Wool or Long Wool cross, J. Strang 1 and 2, McKenzie Bros. 3. Heaviest single wether or ewe, under 18 months. Miss McLauchlan (2391bs and 227 lbs) 1 and 2, E. Matson (2231b5) 3. Heaviest wether, any age, R. Allen (3201b5) 1, E. Matson (3031b5) 2, T. P. Lett (2731b5) 3. Heaviest ewe. any age, E. Matson (2601'05) 1, J, M. James (2101bs) 2.

PUREBRED AND GRADE SHORTHORNS—Judge. Mr Hugh Gillies (Palmerston North).

The judce was not sati-tied with the quality shown in the purebreds. He thought there was no animal in the section worth a champion ticket in either ?ex. Although the grades were above the purenrrds in every respect Mr Gillies did not feel justified in awarding championships in that section either. The best animal in the grades was a beast in the any aged cow class,'shown by Mr C. F Vallance, alUmugh this animal was somewhat on the aged side. Results:—

Purebrei Shorthorns Bui!, calved since July Ist, 190(5, W. H. Buick 1. Cow, any acre, in calt or with calf at foot. W. H. , Buick 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 190«, W. H. Buick 1. Heifer, calved since Julv Ist, 1907, W. H. Buick 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist. 1908, W. H. Buick 1. Grade Shorthorn. Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1905, W. Mace 1. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1907, W. Mace 1, W. E. Bidwill 2 and 3. Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot. C. F. Vallance 1, J. Strang 2. W. Mace 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1905, W. Mace 1 and 2. Heifer, called since July Ist, 1906, W. Mace 1, C. F. Vallance 2 and 3 . Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1907, C. F. Vallance 1 and 2. Heif-

er, calvad since July Ist, 1908, C F. Vallance 1 and 2.

JERSEYS AND DAIRY CATTLE —Judge, Mr W. V. Harness. Tariki,

The judge entertained a good opinion of this section. The entries were good throughout, and the compeibion of a keen nature. The champion Jersey bull, "Oculist," which was shown by Messrs W. H. and A. E. Booth, he could not say too much for, the champion cow being also an exceptionally line animal. The bull hi\3 now won five championships. The three dairy classes were productive of good competition. Results: —

Bull, calved prior,to July Ist, 1905, J. Billington 2. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1905, John S. T. Short 1 and ch. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1906, W. 11. and A. E. Br,oth 1 and reserve ch. Bull, calved :f,ince July Ist, 1907, J. Billington ]. Cow, any age, with calf at foot, or in milk, S. R. Lancaster 1 and 2, J. 1 Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1905, S. R. Lancaster 1, VV. H. and A. E. Booth 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 190G, VV. H. and A. E. Bootn 1 and 3, S. R. Lancaster 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1907, VV. H. and A. E. Booth 1. S. R. Lancaster 2 and 3. Bull, calved since Jiuy Ist, 1903, VV. H. and A. E. Booth 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1903, S. R. Lancaster 1, A'. H. and A. E.Booth 2, J. Billington 3. Dairv Cattle —Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1906, VV. Abbott 1, S. R. Lancaster 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1907, S. R. Lancaster 1, J. C. McKillop 2, W. McKenzie 3. Three heifers, calved since Julv Ist, 1907, S. R. Lancaster 1, T. Cumpton 2, J. C. McKillop 3. AYRSHIRES.—Judge, Mr W. V. Harkne-s. Tariki.

The judge had "literally little room for comment on account of the absence of entries. The class was regretahly weak, and it was impossible t:> make comparisons. Results:— Cow, anv age, with calf at foot, or in milk, W. Abbott 1 and ch, J. Billbgtm 2. Heifer, calved since Julv Ist, 1906, W. Abbott 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1907, W. Abb.itt 1.

FAT CATTLE.—Judge, Mr Hugh Gillies, Palmerston North. This was a great class for competition. The Manawa Cap elicited entries from some of the best known breeders from far and near. The jud?e was highly pleased with his task, considering the class one of the finest he had seen in New Zealand. Hi thought that some of the freezing animals were a little too heavy, and so did not award the prizes to the heaviest animals. Kesjlts:— i Bullocks, any age, W. and H. | Bsstbam 1 and 3, G. F. Moore 2. ; C>«-s or Heifers, any age, VV. and j H. Btetham 1 and 2, G. F. Moore 3. j Bullocks, calved since July Ist, 1905, j G. F. Mojre 1 and 2, C. J. Bennett 3. Heifers, calved since July Ist, 1905, VV. and H. Beetham 1, 2 and 3. Steers, calved since July Ist, 1907, w. E. Bidwill 1, G. F. Moore 2, W. | and H. Beetham 3. Bulloci, any j age, G. F. Moore 1, W. Cooper 2, W. C. Buchanan 3, '■". E. Bidwill vhc. Cow, any ag' j >'v\ and H. Beetham 1 and 2, C. r. Vallance 3. Billock, three ani a naif years and | und -r, VV. Mace 1, W. C. Buchanan j 2 W. E. Bidwill 3, G. F. Moore vhc. Bullock, two and a half years i and under, W. E. Bidwill 1 and vhc. , G. F. Moore 2 and 3. Heifer, three years and u der, G. F. Moore 1 and 2, J. C. McKillop c. Heifer, over J three years, W. and H. Bastham 1 \ and2,'G. P. Moore 3, W. C. Buch- j anan vhc. Two Bullocks, most suitable for freezing purposes. G. F. Moore 1, W. and H. Baetham 2 and j vhc, VV. C. Buchanan 3. Bast Shop j Bjllojk. calved snice July Ist, 190". j McKenzb Bros. 1, W. Mace 2, G. j Moore 3 and vhc. I HEREFORD-* AND POLLED AN-GUS.-Judge, Mr H. Booth (Palmerston North). j Thei*',' was a satisfactory entry in that important beef class—the Herefords. Mr Booth scaled that he was I more than pleased with the quality j of the prize animals, the champion j bull "Ensign.' shown by Mr G. F. | Moore, of Kai Iwi, was a really capital animal, full of the good points which make for a beef producing animal. The champion cow, having calf in company, was perhaps rathsr below show condition, out she. was a pretty beast. So was another hull, "Othello," calved since July. 1907, shown by the same exhibitor (Mr J. McGregor). "Elect." entered in the same class by Mr Moore, was a close second. There was no competition in Polled Angus, Mr W. Strang taking five prizes for five entries. The judge thought the quality just below championship condition. Results:— Hereford.—Bull, calved p r ior to July Ist, 1905, G. F. Moore 1 and ch., A. J. Stone-Wigg 2. Bull, called since July Ist, 1905, K. McGregor 1. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1906, G. F. Moore 1. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1907, J. McGregor 1, G. F. Moore 2, J. McGregor 3. Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot, J. McGregor 1 and ch. and 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1905, J. McGregor 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1906, G. F. Moore 1. J. McGregor 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1907, A. J. Stone-Wigg 1, G. F. Moore 2. Polled Angus. —Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1905, VV. Strang 1. Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot, }W. Strang 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1907, VV. Strang 1 i and 2.

HORSES. THOROUGHBRED AND LIGHT.— Judges, Mr G. B. Starkey (Canterbury), Mr R. E. Mcßae (Hawera).

The bulk of the judging of the horses has to be completed to-morrow, including the selection of the champious. Those taken yesterday were considered by the judges to be somewhat poor in condition in the thoroughbred and light classes, particularly in the young stock. The stallions showed to better effect than the fillies. Mr C. McCullough's "Conqueror" was the winner of the coveted champion ticket for stallions, and Mr C. J. Bennett's bay mare Regret for mares. The entries were representative of a big district. t Results:—

Stallion, over 4 years, C. McCullough's Conqueror, 1 and ch, W. Corlett'i Bori" 2, R. Ross's Chat-?worth 3. Colt, foaled since August Ist,

1906, W. D. Watson 1. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1905, C. F. Vallance 1 and 2. Filly, foaJed since August Ist, 1906, C. F. Vallance 1 and 2, W. Cooper 3. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1907, C. P. Vallance 1. Mare, with foal at foot, C. J. Bennett 1 and ch, A. Reside 2, C. F. Vallance 3.

Trotters.—Trotting Stallion, S. Liddington's Dutchman 1. Miscellaneous Pony Classes.—Entire Puny, any age, over 13 hands and not more than 14.2 hands, H. H. Beetham's Mars 1. Entire Pony, any age 13 hands or under, G. N. J. Sowman's Young King Cobb 1, C. F. Vallance's Mustard 2. Pony Mare, any age, foal at foot, over 13 hands and not more than 14.2 hands, G. B. Rayner 1, S. Liddington 2, C. F. Vallance 3. Pony Mare, any age foal at foot 13 hands or under, G. B. Rayner 1.

Hack Classes—Dry Brood Mare, 4 years old and upwards, C. F. Vallance 3 and 3, W. A. Pylce 2. Hack Mare, with foal at foot, Dagg Bros. 1, W. A. Pyke 2. Mare, for breeding weight-carrying hacks, with foal at foot, W. D. Watson 1. Filly, foaled since August ist, 1906, Dagg Bros. 1, T. Compton 2. Gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1906, T. P. Lett 1, C. F. Vallance 2, S. Liddington 3. Gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1907, Dagg Bros. 1, C. F. VaUance 2 and 3.

DRAUGHTS.—Judge, Mr J. Baxter (Te Awamutu).

The judge said that the exhibition of draughts was very creditable; fillies were the strongest, colts being not much behind. Results: —

Stallion, over 4 years, J. D. Mitchell's Empire 1, Donald's Estate's Shepherd Boy 2, R. Falloon's Brilliant Bov 3. Colt, foaled since August Ist, 1905, J. D. Mitchell 1, W. Nation 2. Colt, foaled since August Ist, 1906, J. D. Mitchell 1. Colt, foaled since August Ist, 1907, J. D. Mitchell 1, Hon. J. D. Orraond 2. Fillv, foaled since August Ist, 1905, Hon. J. D. Ormond 1, J. W. Harding 2, H. M. Simmonds 3. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1906, Hon. J. D. Ormond 1, Donald's Estate 2, J. W. Harding 3. Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1907, J. W. Harding 1, Donald's Estate 2. Dry Mare, over 4 years, at regular work, J. W. Harding 1, H. M. Simmonds 2, Robert Smith 3. Gelding, foaled since August let, 1905, H. M. Simmjnds 1, R. Juhnstone 2, J. W. Harding 3.

PIGS. Judge, Mr S. ii. Lancaster (Palmerston North). Thi judge's comment on this section could not be expected to he favourable. The entries were meagre, bat one or two individual animals were of excop'.ionally good quality. The porkers Were not a strong class, the bacori pigs were good, the Barkshires being the most worthy of snecial mention. The withdrawal of Mr E. J. Wnite, of Palmerston caused somewhat of a collapse in the section, which has become a subordinate one in the show. Messrs Slack Bros, easily annexed both championships. Results:— Berkshire--Boar, Slack Bros. 1 and ch., vV. a.ul H. Beetham 2. Boar, under 6' months, S. R. Lancaster 1, T. P. Lect 2 (judged by Mr W. B. Allen). Boar. Berkshire, under 12 months, Slack Bros. 1. Sow, Berkshire, any age, Slack Bros. 1 and ch., VV. and H. Beetham 2. Sow, Berkshire, under 6 montns, S. R. Lancaster 1, T. P. Lett 2, Slack Bros. 3 ( judge j by Mr W. B. Allen). under 12 mo iths, Bros. 1. Black Hi von.— Sow, any age, Slack . Bros. 1. Sow, under 12 montns. Slack Bros. 1. Yorkshire —Sow. any age, W. Morris 1. Fat pig, W. Morris 1, Slack Br.s. 2. Two fat pigs, VV. Morris 1. P rker, not to exceed 110 lbs live weteftt, W. Morris 1. Two uo'-kers, <;ach not to exceed HOlbs live weight, VV. Morris 1.

COMPETITIONS. Trotting horse in saddle—W. D. Watson's Djin Djin 1, S. Liddington'a Maud 2, Tai Te Tau 3. Pony jumping competition, open to ponies under 13 hands, to be ridden by boy under 16 years of age, over four hurdles, 3ft in heightDonald Grant's Rex 1, D. Morrison's Wee McGregor 2, Eric Wilton's Rose 3.

Pony jumping competition, open to ponies 13 hands to 14.2 hands, to be ridden by boy under 16 years of age, over four hurdles 3ft 6in in height, E. Ryan's Flirt 1, Miss M. Brigg's Ravvhiti 2, &. Cooper's Daystar 3. Maiden jumping competition—D. Morrison's Daphne 1, G. F. Ranby's All Gold 2, A. E. Gosnell's Myrtle 3.

Hunter j' leaning competition —(A "Challenge Cup," valued at 20 guineas, presented by Messrs W. H. A. R. and la'e F. Buirk, sons of the I»te W. B. Buck, and known as the "Buick Memorial Challenge Cup," will be awarded to the bonafide owner of the horse or horses winning this event three ti<nes in succession, or five times at intervals. Winners—190', Mr James Coombe's b m "Duchess". 1905, Mr D. Watson's br g "Yeast," 1906, Mr G. F. Moore's br "Mignon," 1907, Mr D. Noake's br "Mignon," 1908, Mr J. Strang's b m "Caroline," 1909, Mr E. R. Hastie's "Feilding")—E. R. Hastie's Feilding 1, R. D. Morrison's "Moonlight" 2, J. Sweeney's "Wainui" 3.

, The winners of the handsome special trophies donated for the Masterton Show on the most points basis, etc., are as foil >w: — The Cooper Cup, for best Romney Marsh ram, under 21 months. Mr W. ferry. N.Z. Sheepbreeders' Association's silver shield for best Southdown ram. Messrs Nelson Bros. (Won outright). Quibell's Cap, for most points in purebred sheep. Points. Messrs Nelson Bros. 75 Mr S. R. Lancaster 71 Mr W. Perry 64 Mr W. Raynor 59 Messrs Slack Bros. 53 Mr E. Short 44 Manawa Bowl (most points in fat cattle). Messrs W. and H. Beetham 45 Mr G. F. Moora 37 Thomas and Cook's Bowl, for Farmers' Sheep. Points. Mr J. McGregor 8 Mtssrs Shaw and Son 7

Mr J. McGregor has won this trophy outright, having won it last year.

Fison's Bowl, for most points in freezing classes. • Messrs W. and H. Beetham 44 Mr J. Strang 27 This trophy was won outright, Messrs W. and H. Beetham having won the competition last year. Wolseley Cud, for most points in English Leicesters. Mr S. R. Lancaster 47 Messrs Slack Bros. 42

PERMANENT STANDS

THE WELLINGTON PIANO CO., LTD. Messrs McLeod and Young are again found in No. 5 Stand, where they have a very nice exhibit of pianos, phonographs, leather and fancy goods. It is not necessary to say anything about the pianos sold by the firm for the Wellington Piano Co., Ltd., as they have become so well and favourably known throughout the length and breadth of the Wairarapa. Sufficient it is to state that besides numerous line 3 handled, "The Challeri," "Roger," "Hillier," Bluthner," "Newmeyer," and "Zimmerman," still stand out. Tne Company's agents are offering very special terms at present to intending purchasers, and pianos can be bought on terms at from 20s per month. The firm have also a display of phonograph goods comprising Edisons, Colombia and the latest disc gramaphones. A huge collection of the latest records are on the stand, and recitals are given at intervals. An attractive part of Messrs McLeod and Young's exhibit is their display of leather goods, all plainly marked at special prices. It is generally recognised that the firm carry one of the largest stocks of leather goods to be found in provincial towns. As the discount being allowed during the sale is 25 per cent, good business is being done in this department, especially in ladies' handbags.

BRITISH PIANO COMPANY. The British and Continental Piano Company have an exhibit of musical instruments that is decidedly creditable. It embraces the pianola and a pianola-piano, the latter being a combination of both instruments. The pneumatic attachment is concealed in the piano itself. Persons having no knowledge of music can play the most difficult compositions on the pianola-piano. The pianos exhibited comprise both English and Continental, manufactured by such celebrated makers as Bechstein, Haake, Hopkinson, Weoner, Eavestatf, Stomenger, and Rapoldi. The organs are made by Malcolm, of London, one of the most celebrated or*an builders. An expert in attendance gives recitals at intervals on the pianolopiano, whilst Mr Lowndes, the capable local manager, is in attendance to give any information required by intending purchasers.

THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. This year's exhibit at the Show Grounds by the Dresden Piano Company is what tnieht have been expected from this popular Company. There is a representative stock jf the world's hading makes ail direct j trom the Company's bulk store at j Wellington. It must be remembered j that the main difference between a good honest piano and a cheap one, j is that while tne good piano posi- j tively improves with use, the poor J piano soon displays its real character. The durability of a piano depends o;i ; the method of construction, com- i bined with using the best material , and skilled labour. The Dresden : Piano Company, judged by its splen- , did exhibit, has given special at- j tention to the above points, and in the Broadwood, the Ronisch, the j Lipp, and the Steinway. the highest j point in pianoforte manufacture has been reached;as also in the following instruments, the Roch, the Collinson, che Kirchner, and the Meissner. I The Company's exhibit of organs by the Imperial Organ Co. is sure to please, ana are manufactured in styles suitable for the home, the ! The experience of the house of John j Broadwood and Sons which extends | back for nearly 200 years combined | wich the most modern inventions , enables these distinguished manu- j facturers to place on the market the j most complete and highly-perfected player piano yet constructed.. The j inconvenience of a detachable pianoplayer has long since been obvious and for same years past the attention of inventors has been turned towards perfecting a mcehanism which can be built inside a pianoforte and operated'at will without interference with the ordinary uses of the instrument. The player pianos of John Broadwood and Sons are models which embody the latest developments in scientific pianoforte construction. A very slight, movement suffices to bring into operation the automatic playing mechanism, or enables the instrument to be played in the ordinary way without in any way affecting the touch or act on. The player pianos are guaranteed in every way to maintain the reputation which was attached to the name of Broadwood for nearly 200 years. A recital will be given to-day on one of these wonderful instruments at the Dresden Piano Co.'s Stall, Nos. 1 and 2, Showgrounds.

SINGER MACHINE COMPANY. Tne Singer Sewing Machine Company have an elaborate display ol their famous machines, as well as some really beautiful specimens of silk tapestry, drawn thread work, point lace and applique, a-11 done on their improved family sewing machiie. The specimens rival in fineness of stitch and harmony of colouring any lace or tapestry work ever done by hand. This machine has commended itself to millions of women throughout the world during the past fifty years as a faithful "mother's help,'' apart from the beautiful fancy work that can be done on it. It is built of the best steel, and mechanically is perfect. The Company's latest machine, the 20th Century—a marvel in sewing macbine'construction, and the nearest approach to a shuttleless system yet invented, is also on view..

I LAMB'S TARARUA WINES. j According to legends of the olden time, when the gods inhabited the earth they found life giving inspiration in sparkling wine, and when mortals were created to carry on their work they inherited a fondness for the same" delicious drinkables. Judging from the hundreds who sampled the Tararua wines at the Show yesterday, the appetite has not decreased since thit time, for to-day a much, if not more than ever, do mortals find joy in sparkling wine. Since Mr Lainb established the Tararua vineyards in Masterton some eight years ago he has built up a. large and increasing trade. His trademark is "Purity," and hisbusiness principles "square dealing," and that he always lives up to these principles in full measure is amply testified by his satisfied customers all jver the province.

C. Y. DALLY. The Dominion washing machine, invented and manufactured by Mr C. Y. Dally, of Masterton, is on exhibition in Stand No. 6. It is a thoroughly effective washing apparatus, simple in construction, with an absence of oeaters, pegs, or corrugated boards, thus making it suitable for washing the most dainty farbries THE NATTRASS CHURN. If itime is of value to anyone it is to the dairyman. That very much overworked individual will therefoie be glad to karri that a new chu>n has been patented in New Zealand which brings butter from cream of any temperature or age (short of purification) in the remarkable short time of from one to five minutes. The churn is called tne "Nattrass." Temperature does net appear to make any difference to the "Nattrass'—nor dees the stage of ripeness'. The churn is almost absurdly simple, consisting of a high and narrow box in which a plunger works perforated with small holes. An extra dasher with larger holes is huppiied with the churn: and the method advisad is to U33 the: one with the small holes for churning and the larger plunger for washing vhe butter which is done in the churn. When churnrg. *-~e plunger is lifted up and down at the bottom of the box, the ere :,n tciug forced backwards and forwaras through the perforations. There is, in fact, alternate suction and con> pression. Tne "Nattr.iss" process of churning has been put to the most exhaustive tests by the inventor, who was drivenJ:o this tin. pie and rapid method of getting buuer after wasting hours trying to get it in the ordinary way—tha cream bsing an unusually refractory I atchj It was, in fact, like many other useful and valuable inventions, the result of an accident. The chum is on exhibition at the siow to-day.

UNCOVERED STANDS.

MESSRS T. WAGG AND CO.

One of the finest and meat comjj prehensive exhibits of veiities ever saen on a Showgroand m the Dominion is made ov Mess s '!'. Wagy and Co. in their special ,-st;md en the grounds It em .races dog carts, Gladstone gigs, riou >!e nugpies, _ h y gis?s, pnny gigs, order carts, farmers' carts—practically a foil range of vehicles. The wnole series? were turned out from Mr Wagg's in Queen Street, and (Torn points' o2 materials, v/jricn >ns )ip ana finiso. could not be exc-liei. Orders cone to-this firm from ;.ii parts of the Island, its repuu.tiin for honest dealing, *n-J the invariable satisfaction which clients receive being ifsp<>nsible for V.ha big business don ■. Quite half of the vehicles exhibited have found purchasers.

SINCLAIR AND BROWN. A decidedly creditable display of cycles and motors is made by Messrs Sinclair and Brown, two of Masterton's most enterprising tradesmen. By fair business dealing and close attention to the smallest detail '.hsy have built up a business of a provincial character. Their exhibit on the grounds to-day comprises Osmond, Anglo-specials, Rudge-Whit-worths, Raleighs, Nimruds, and Centaur cycles. The display is neatly arranged and excellent business is reported.

MANSON AND BARR. Messrs Manson and Birr, of Palmerston North, have an excellent exhibit of agricultural machinery on the grounds.

D. DONALD AND SONS,' What New Zealan.l needs above all else is the manufacturer and industrial man of insight and intelligence to develop the latent resources of our Dominion. For it is to such individuals that we must look for our future progress. There is one such operating in our midst, viz., Mr Donald Donald, patentee and manu' factvirer of the cnlebrated woolpresses, wire strainers, and lifting jacks. These patents are meetire with big sales in all parts of New Zealand, Australia, Africa, Argentine and elsewhere. The exhibit on the grounds to-day made by Messrs Donald and Sons, includes a wide range of very necessary requisites for the dairy farmer, agriculturist and pastoralist, and necessarily attracts a deal of attention.

LAMB'S TARARUA WINES

According to legends of the olden times, when the gods inhabited the earth they fuund life-giving inspiration in sparkling wine, and when mortals were created to carry on their work they inherited a fondness for the same delicious drinkables. Judging from the hundred 3 who sampled the Tararua wines at the show yesterday, the appetite has not decreased since that time, for today, as much, it not more than ever do mortals find joy in sparkling wine. Since Mr Lamb established the Tararua vineyards in Masterton some eight years ago, he has built up a large and increasing trade. His trade mark is "Purity" and his business principles "square dealing," and that he always lives up to I these principles in full measure is

amply testified by his satisfied customers all over the province. THE CEMENT PIPE COMPANY, LTD. The Company, with its usual enterprise, is to the fore with an extensive exhibit cf their well-known manufactures. They have on view a collection of the "Kielberg" cement pipes (Hanged), which are in sizes from four inches to 24 inches in diameter, and also traps, junctions and bends. The "Monier" Ferro concrete pirje is also shown. These pipes are strengthened with strong steel wire, and ara guaranteed for durability. They are being extensively used in place of timber for small bridges, as thev withstand the heaviest strains. Thev have been greatly sought after bv public bodies, and are greatly in use all over the country. The manager, Mr T. Evans, will be pleased to"supply fullest particulars to anyone on application.

C. E. DANtELL. The Titan windmill is manufactured by Mr C. E. Daniel], and an excellent sampls is no view on the grounds. It is strong, yet simple in construction, and in every way a satisfactory windmill. The wearing parts are of particularly serviceable materia!, and there are no intricate parts to get out of order. The "Titan" has been erected on a large number of properties in the district, and in every instance is giving the very greatest satisfaction. MR R. PuOK. Mr Robert Pook, cycle importer, builder and repairer, of Queen Street, IVlasterton, is one of our most popular tradesmen, and his exhibit of cycles is always an interesting one. He hss a particularly tine display on the grounds, prominent among which is the favourite "Red Bird." Mr Pook has sold scores of these machines during his business experience in Masterton, and sales to-day are as numerous as ever. WALLACE, MASSON AND CO., LTD., of Carterton, have a very good display of vehicles, comprising single and double buggies, Gladstone gigs, dog carts, and double-seated buggies. This firm has a reputation for thorough workmanship and reasonable tTrices, and as a result enjoys solid support from the residents of South Wairarapn.