MASTERTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3118, 18 February 1909, Page 5

MASTERTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

A BIG ATTENDANCE.

FICKLE WEATHER CONDITIONS,

Nothing could have spelt success for People's Da.y of the Show more than the weather at nine o'clock in tli3 morning. The conditions were absolute 1/ perfect, but a change came over the scene at mid-day. Strong gusts from the South brought up the lowering ckuds, which had dire effect on the attendance, and by 2 o'rbck a cold drizzle began to make matters unpleasant fur show-goers, and the crowds made for the stands, luncheon rooms and any other convenient shelter. The rain never became very heavy, however, and after about an hour the sky cleared for the balance of the day though the cold continued nOiruwhat keen. In spite of the very adverse weather omens which came at such an untimely hour,, there whs a very satisfactory attendance indeed, and mattil's in that important direction might have been infinitely worse for the Association.

SMART JUDGING. The balance of the judging was pushed on with vigour, and the various sections were completed in excellent time. The present Show has been conspicuously punctual in this respect, and this fact shows how well selected was the large panel of stewards and officials.

SIDE-SHOWS. The public had multifarious'means of enjoying themselves at the Show It is a matter about which the Association has reason to feel very satisfied thH tne number of side-shows and itinerant vendors of varied wares who pay for privileges is substantially increasing. There are.very many people especially young ones, who attend the Show solely to take the fullest advantages that only a Show offers of disposing of surplus pocket money in ridts on the merry-go-round, or in investigating the claims to supremacy of the "gold wire king" or "rifle queen," or some other Showgroand potentate. These are the attractions which, if fully encourage), ara going to bring a large number of Wellington folk to Sol way, once a year. What does the city man out for the day care about the beautifully-developed shoulders of Mr Brown's prize carthorse or Mr Jones' champion rain's well sprung ribs? He wants to get right away from "shop," and hs.doesn't want to -tfnd on arriving at the Showground that the sideshows furnish no scope for enjoyment for himself or his family, and that in getting away from town 'Shop" he must tolerate rural "shop" or get nothing for his admission charge. . The Association will be wise if they have at their first Sho-v at Solway ihe best "Wonderland" that van be got together by offering every possible inducement to owners of side-shows to have them on the grounds. Yesterday saw far and away the best lot of these attractions ever congregated on the grounds, or at any Wairarapa Show, while there was quite an army of itinerant auctioneers and salesmen, who all assist in taking a Show ou 4 t lof the humdrum category for those who have no interest in the primary objects of the exhibition.

VEHICLES, IMPLEMENTS, ETC. The terrace devoted to the accommodation of vehicular and implement displays was yesterday as cbsely packed as it could comfortably he with the displays of local and outside films. It was thought that the withdrawal of the imported implements would make a vast difference to the appearance of all the Showgrounds, and that there would be, as it were, an "aching void.'' These ideas were wrongly conceived, as with the exit of the implements has come the advent of the motor-car, and not only are more sightly, but they more fill the gap by their greater bulk individually. Still, the Association hopes to induce implement firms to r; j cant, and to have at Solway a collection of farmer's agricultural and dairy requisites such as have never been seen in the district before. There is every reason to. believe that before long a few of the larger Shows, including Masterton, will again be favoured with exhibitions of imported implements. Experience muse show implement .manufacturers that the best way to bring their wares prominently before the farmer—who is a careful individual on the average, and likes to see things which he contemplates purchasing, as they are —is to exhibit them where farmers •meet for the very purpose of imbibing up-to-dateness. BUSINESS STANDS.

The business stands in the lengthy fouilding skirting the pouth-west of the grounds had every compartment filled, and a line display of goods was made by the firms occupying ither.i. This i* another important feature of a Show, and at Solway their should be more scope for the Society to develop it. THE SHOW CROWD-A HAPPY

PUBLIC. The grounds presented a very picturesque appearance during the hour intervening between the arrival of the bulk of the people and the coming of the rain. The women folk had decided to risk the elements, and summer dresses of every colour and shade gave the busily moving crowds a gay tint. The lawn especially was a scene of brightness and colour, and the pleasures of contemplating it were enhanced by the excellent music discoursed by the Municipal Band, which played ail day in front of the stand. A Show crowd is always a robust, , happy throng. There are no elements about tne people's environments that are not elevating, or that call for even the slightest exercise of those human capabilities which, if carried to undue lengths, have a tendency to cause unhappiness in some shape or form to someone or other. On the contrary, there is everything around to

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make for physical and therefore moral, advancement. AN INTERESTING EXHIBIT.

A little exhibition in itself on the lawn caused very much interest. It was the display of the hand.-ome silver cups 'and shields presented for competition in the sheep and cattld classes, and als3 of the specimens" of wool "topj" and "yarns and samples of cloth -all from the pas-tu-es of New Zealand. The latter valuable exhibit was sent to the Association by Messrs Thos. Cook an J Son, of England, and it opened the eyes of a great many people as to what manufacturers at Home think of the wool exported from the Dominion. FEEDING THE MULTITUDE. The "commissariat'* of a Show is a department of greater proportions than the unthinking might suspect. An army of cooks, waitresses and attendants has to be employed, and their wages form a serious item in the profit and loss account of the department. Therefore the Association has to solve the difficult problem ot giving the public maximum value at the minimum charge in the luncheon room, to make the receipts and disbursements balance. But the Masterton Association has all aiong engineered this very well, and yesterday's luncheon and after oori tea seemed to be even batter t an last year's, when it was specially prepared on account of the visit of the Governor. The luncheon was really beyond praise, and the supervisor (Mr J. Shout) is deserving of the greatest credit for not only the quality and generally attractive setting out of the luncheon, but for the manner in which patrons were attended to. Masterton Show stand.-* right out on its own in respect of the quality of its luncheon, and this pleasing fact was reiterated again and again yesterday by the visitors from distant distant parts. A FORTUNATE ASSOCIATION.

The Masterton Association possesses two assets of great value, but which, unfortunately, cannot be written down on the credi f side of the annual balance-sheet, being of an entirely incorporeal character, lhey are—a wonderful enthusiasm among members and officials, and a secretary whose qualifiations are so many as to be quite unique. Yfs'fcrday the irmy of committee.nfn, stewards and other officials worked as they at Troy did, and there was not a hitch anywhere. The popular President (Mr D. McGregor) kept a superintending eye on things in general, and capably acted as the Association's hospitable host to the visiting judges, farmers and to the pressmen. Mr Sykes is a real encyclopedia of information relating to the catalogue, the Show itself, and even to the merits or otherwise of the exhibit;. Beina a practical and very successful farmer he is peculiarly fitted for his responsible position, but best of all he i 9 a gpntleman whosa temperamental qualifications even eclipse all his other high claims to appreciation, and his courtesy and attention to duty are characteristic. Yesterday he showed clearly how thorough a grasp he bad of Show uianaeement, a.-i all details were unexceptionably arranged. The assistant secretary (Mr J. B. Emmett) also ably seconded Mr Sykes, and while fulfilling ah exacting position was the personification of thoughlfulness and attention. The whole ot the different departmental officers, ticket stewards. and other officials deserve every credit for the unanimity which distinguished their work yesterday.

THE PARADE OF STOCK. The live stock parade was a pleasing and striking feature of the Show. The ring is not well adapted for a parade, as it is somewhat large, and in "stringing-out" the stock much effect is lost. But the parade was very well managed, and quite the most was made of the material at his disposal by Mr W. McKenzie, the parade marshal. THE COMPETITIONS.

The competitions were again one of the most satisfactory and enjoyable features of the Show. There were good entries in all the competitions and excellent in the leaping: events. Eleven entries were made in tne Hunters' Competition for lady riders, which was an exciting event, f\s there were some splendid hunters entered, and same capable .riders—Miss Verry succeeded in riding Mr n. S. Ross' "Midnight" j to victory, and Mr W. H. Buick's 'Dick Turpin" into second place. I The driving competitions were interesting, and the winners loudly applauded. The champion jumping competition saw some great crosscountry horses compete, and the jumping was of such hign standard as to merit very special mention from the judges. One rider had two severe spills through his mounts striking the top bar of different hurdles, but he escaped very luckily on each occasion. Otherwise the leaping events went with commendable smoothness. Laatifos," owned by Mr Norman Moore, won the champion event, and Mr. J. H. McNiven's well-known "Pickpocket" the consolation jumping, each after sterling performances.

PRIZE LIST. HORSES. DRAUGHTS.—Judge, Mr J. Baxter (Te Awamutu). The championships were decided yesterday, the judge awarding the stallion ticket to Mr J. D. Mitchell's "Knight of Waihi," the . gelding ticket to Mr W. D. Watson's "Doctor," and the mare's ticket to the Hon. J. Ormond's "Lady Glen." The judge classed the mare as one of the finest he had ever seen, and worthy of a New Zealand championship. The stallion and gelding were also grand animals. The judge's comments on

the quality of the draughts right through was of a most appreciative character. He thought the horses which passed through his hands were of as good a description as could be seen at any Show in New Zealand. The plough horse classes were exceptionally strong, and the placing of the winners was no easy matter. The harness horses were a really good lot all through. They were all in good condition, showed plenty of quality, and, with an exception of two, were in fine Show form. Every class was producive of good entries, and the judicial comments were that the animals were a-j clean legged or free from blemishes as he had seen i:i a Show.

The best turn out class was a slrong one in all respects, and was a puzzler for the judge on account of the varied merits. In the horses excelled, in others the vehicles, and it was not until after considerable deliberation that Mr W. I). Watson's entry was given premier positi m. Draughts— Mare, with two of her prageny, mare and progeny may be taken from any draught class, J. W. Harding 1, Jas. Bourke 2. Gelding, any age in regular work, W. D. Watson 1 and ch, and 3, H. M. Simmonds 2. Team of Two Plough Horses, Robar: Smith 1, Jas. Bourke 2, J. W. Harding 3. Team of Three Plough Horses, Robert Smith i, Jas. Bourke 2. Team of Four Plough Horses in ordinary plouah harnesp, being the property of one owner, Robert Smith 1, J. Bourke 2. Heavy Gelding or Mare, for spring cart or express purposes, suitable for drawing one ton, tu t>e shown in harness and driven, G. H. Grantham 1, M. J. Gallagher 2. Pair of Brake Hordes, to bs shown in brake, Fly and Young 1. Farmer's Trap Horse, mare or gelding, the property of a bona fide farmer, suitable for drawing half a ton, S. Liddington 1. M. Kelly 2, M. Kelly 3. Pair of Lorry Horses, maras or geldings, Robert Smith 1. Tradesman's Single Horse and Delivery Cart, to be the bona fide property wf exhibitor, the turn-out and get up to be taken into consideration, OgiL'y and Son 1 and 3, Lee and Boxhall 2.. Ponies to be Ridden.— Pony, mire or gelding, under 11 hands, to be ridden by boy or gi'l, J. Macßae 1, Horace Catt 2. Pony, mare or uelding, 11 hands and under 12 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl, Miss Bessie Turner 1, Donald Grant 2, W. Cooper 3. Pony, mare or geid ; n:r, 12 hmds and under 13 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl, Miss Loraine Kebell 1, Miss M. Pilmer 2, W. D. Watson 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 13 hands aid under 13.2 hands, to be ridden by boy ogirl, C. F. Vallance 1, Roy Mace 2. Pony, mire cr gelding, 13.2 hanJs and under 14.2 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl. Miss Connie Welch 1, J. C. McKillop 2, Miss M. Briggs 3. Best Girl Rider, over 12 years of age and under 15 v yeai*3, Miss Zona Vallance 1, Miss N. Cruicks'ia: k 2. Best Girl Rider, undtr 12 yiars of age, Miss M. Pilmer 1, Miss Myrtle Watson 2, Miss Eileen Dinnis 3. Best Boy Kider, under 12 years of age, Donald urant 1, Leslie Clancy 2, Jas. Donald 3, Catt 4.

Horses and Monies in Harness. — Pair of Buggy Horses, mares or geldings, to be shown in buggy, C. D. McLaren 1, R. D. Morrison 2, and 3. Pair of Buggy Ponies, or geldings, over 13 hands, and not more than 14.2 hands, W. C. Buchanan 1, John Strang 2. Mrs H. R. Bunny 3. Pair of Buggy Ponies, mares or geldings, 13 hands or under, to be shown in nuggy, Mrs F. P. Welch 1, Mrs H. R. Bunny 2. Single Buggy Horse, mare or gelding to be shown in buggy W. D. Watson 1, Miss j Beetham 2, C. D. McLaren 3. Single Harness Ponv, mara or gelding 14.2 hands or under, to be driven, K. Darvey 1, R. D. Morrison 2, N. McLaren 3. Gig Horse, mare or yelding, in harness, not more than 15.2 hands, W. D. Watson, 1, F. Hood 2, W. Mather 3. Single Harness Horse, mare or gelding, to be shown in d n g cart, J. W. Compton 1, G. L. Sievers 2, W. Bayliss 3. Pony i'i Harness, 13 hands and under 14 2, to be driven by a lady. Mrs W. H. Denby 1, E. Ryan 2, E. T. Williams 3. Best Turn Out, to be driven by a lady, single horse or pony, which may be taken from any class; any description of vehicle, W. D. Watson i, J. W. Compton 2, K T. Williams 3.

Saddle Horses. -Best Lady Rider, side saddle, Miss Paul 1. Best Lady Rider, reform dress. Miss M. Briggs 1, Miss Zona Vallau :e 2. Cob, mare or gelding, not over 15 hands, David Donald 1, F. E. Perry 2, Dr A. Hosking 3. Mare or Gelding, over 15 hands, with the best manners and paces; to be shown in saddle and ridden by a gentleman, D. McKenzie 1, J. Macßae 2, E. R. liastie 3. HacK, mare or gelding, any age, to carry list, F. C. Bunny •1, J. P. Perry 2, Norman Moore 3. Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry 13st, D. McKenzie 1, J. Douglas 2, C. F. Vallance 3. Weight carrying Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry 15st, J- Ma- Rae 1 and 3, W. H. Buick 2. Lady's Hack, mare or gelding, any a?e, to be ri lden by a lady, Wm McKenzie 1, J. Brownlie 2, J. Sweeney 3. Lady's j Hack, rnarb or gelding, to be ridden j by a lady in a divided skirt, 135 a 1, J. S<veenay 2; 131 3.

DOGS. Judge.—Mr Johnston, Palmerston North. Stewards. Messrs E. M. Bannister, marshal, P. Cotter ticket. The dog section contained several classes in which there vvero no entries. The rough-coated sheep doe class was the strongest in the section, having ten entries. The other <'l:->sses for sheep dogs were also fairlv well competed fur. The terrier classes were neglected, the grev hound classes weak, the fox terriers only fair, and the other classes pnorly filled. The entering of a champion wire-haired terrier in the wrong class caused his owner to lose a certain prize. The quality of the sheep dogs was of a respectable order, the judge being very satisfied with the prize winners. Results.— Best looking rough-coated sheep dog, in regular work, dog: W. D. Watson's Guile, 1; Jas. Douglas' Don, 2; Jas. Douglas' Tweed, 3; G. L. Sievers' Kelp, vhc. Bitch: J. Thomas' Nellie, 1; J. Billington's Sweep, 2. Best looking bearded sheep dog, in regular work, dog: W. W. Abbott's Rock, 1; S. Wil loughby's Slate, 2; W. Mather'? Fogo, 3; W. Reynolds' Tweed, vhc. Bitch: J. G. Dagg's Roe, 1; G.

Budd's Gip, 2. Best looking smooth coated sheep dog, in regular work, dog: C. Wagland's Laddie, 1. Bitch: A. Irons' Maud, 1; D. G. McDonald's Pladie, 2. Best looking cat lie dog, in regular work, dog. or bitch: A. Anketell's Wari 11., 1; G. L. Sievers Trusty, 2; J. Billington's Lass, 3; A. Anketell's Wari, vhc; J. G. Dagg's Tweed, he. Collie, rough-coated, dog or bitch: Miss Jessie Baird's Buck, 1. Settler, English, over 12 month?, dog or bitch: Geo. Benton's, 1. Setter, Irish, over 12 months, dog or bitch: W. D. Watson's Bounce, 1. Spaniel, ot';erthan black, over 12 months, dog or bitch: M.J. Fuller's Spot, 1. Spaniel. cocker, black, over 12

months, dog or bitch: Miss I). Gawith's Bill, 1; W. H. ivianihera's, 2; H. Montgomery's Fb«s, 3. Fox terrier, smooth, any variety, over 12 month?, dog: P. H. Forsier's Awarua Scamp, 1; H. Madeley's Master Spot, 2. Fox 'errier, any variety, o«er 12 months, bitch: Miss B. E. Stonc-Wigg's Neil Gwynne, 1; H. Madeley's Snowbili, 2. Fox terrier pappy, any variety, under 12 month?, dog or bitch: A. J. Stoie-Wigg's Tinwald, 1; Mrs A. Caselberg's Ficz, 2; Fred Gay's Napier Semibreve, 3; Joe Madeley's, vhc. Greyhound, dog, over 1J moi.ths: H. Hutchinson's Gooslyum, I; Mrs T. C. Morris' Paddy Whack, 2. Bitch, over 12 months: Arthur Cue's Jennie Lind, 1; H. Montgomery's Irentham, 2. Irish terrier, over 12 months, dog or bitch: F. Akam's Biddy, 1.

COMPETITIONS- Judges, Mr G. B. Starke.v v Cant«=rbury), and Mr R. E. Mcßae (Hawera).

Hunters'" Competition, lsdy riders only, D. S. Ross 1, W. H. Buick 2, H. Hassall 3. Waking Competition, J. Elley 1, C. F.' Vallanca 2 and 3. Trotting Horse in Harness, best style and pace, W. D. Watson 1 and 2. Ladies' Driving Competition, single horse in a two-wheeled vehicle, Mrs C. Bennett 2. Gentlemen's Driving Competition, J. W. Compton 1, W. D. Watson 2, N. McLaren 3. Champion Jumping Competition, open to all horses, Norman Moore's Laatifos 1, G. F. Ranby's All Gold 2, J. H. McNiven's Pickpocket 3. Consolation Jumping Competition, open to all hor«es which have competed in any jumping contest at the Show and not secured a first prize. J. H. McNiven's Pickpocket 1, R. D. Morrison's Jess 2, H. Haasall's Erin goBragh 3.

LIVE STOCK JUDGING CO IPETITIONS.

The campetition is to be tried on one clas3 of Rornney Marsh sheep.— A. Swift 1, J. A. Welch 2. Draught horses, J. Maxwell, Matahiwi, 25 point 3, 1; A. cwift 23 points, 2; R.J. Johnston, 22 points, 3.

IN THE PRODUCE HALL. The produce hall interior was a gay spectacle of flowers in the centre, and a pleasing array of vegetables, frjit, preserves and • a ablas around the si Jd tables. Th--airy exnibi'cs werd also accommo j .ied in a comer of the room. The Horticultural section was exceptional in that every class nad at least one exhibit, while the average of entries was satisfactory. Further than that the entries were made by a fairly large body of exhibitors. The strongest classes in the vegetable section were those for assorted vegetables, runner beans, pljms, and in quality, potatoes. The julgts were pleased with the quality and the get up of the exhibits. The floral enries were a very fine collection, particularly the table decorations. Tru latter class exched keen c.impiti'.ijn, and thd Winner thoroughly deserved her award. The asters and cactus dahlias snown wer:

Very hne. The school exhibits were little s lort ot m iguificent in quality, l'ha vegetables weie —one might correctly say—"academically" perfect in shape, aopearance, and all other respects which go to make up the right type. The p itatoes were wonderfully good, anil the children have evidently b. j en well grounded, not only in the elementary principles of horticulture, but in advanced matters connected therewith. A local horticulturist was loud in his praise of the tohool exhioit, and the judge was also very well pleased with the entries in the classes for the schools.

The dairy produce shown was of a superior quality, and numerically the clas-ses have made an advance on last show—but not a sueffiient one in the factory classes, according: to the judge Mr W. E. Gwilliam. That gentleman said that the farmer's classes were distinctly good, and quite ud to the best show standard. The butter exhibits by factories were up to a fairly high standard, the winning exhibit of the Cheltenham factory grading at 94, and the second prize (Mauriceville) ar 93J. Seven entries were made in tie classes for export and four in tnat for local consumption. The factory cheese ciass attracted ten entries, Gruytawn, I with 93 grade being first, and Featherston Dairy C.tmnany with 92 second. There were five entries in each of the farmers' classes.

The Dread, scones, and cake classes were again numerously filled, and a very high quality, indeed, were some of the exhibits in all three classes. The bread in tins was the best patronised in its class, and the winner, Mrs G. Benton, turned out a loaf which a professional baker might feel enviable of. Miss McGregor also was thoroughly entitled to the two first prizes awarded her in the cottage loaf and brown loaf classes. This exhibitor is evidently a past mistress at breadmaking, the judges having little difficulty in placing her first. The scenes were a heavy class —in numbers, of course, the exhibits were individually far from po£S3ssing that undesirable feature. Be it said, however, the judges were of the opinion that last year's exhibits was better in quality, taken right through. There were nineteen entries, Miss A. Wyeth taking the pink ticket, and Mrs H. Anstice second place. Mrs Gazly vanquished nine #ther competitors in the fruit cake class, and Mrs H. T. Wood seven others in the sesd cake classes, j The dressed poultry exhibit com- | prised six entries, three in each of tl e two classes.

Knitting is a lost art with the gir of to-'lay. Two classes for girls at

tracted no entries, in spite of their being no entry fee.

The judge of the preserves was delighted with the classes entrusted to him, and declared them to he very much above the average. Mr Jaques said that there were just one or two exhibitors who showed that they had hardly grasped the correct principles of preserving, but in the main the exhibition was highly creditable. He thought that the local Associations and societies concerned might profitably arrange for lectures to be delivered by the various Government experts on such matters as preserving, bee-keeping, poultry-raising, etc.

The agriculural produce was of a splendid character, eliciting favourable comment from the judge. MiAbraham remarked, however, that there seemed to be some misunderstanding as to long and short varieties in oat=?. The peas and beans were excellent, and the first prize exhibit of cocksfoot exceptionally good. Messrs Dagg Bros., Upper Plain farmers, who are well known to devote themselves to scientiric farming, had a great win in the agricultural classes, Mr F. W. Blatchford being also very successful. Messrs J. D. Cruickshank and Go's exhibits elicited great praise from the judge and all who inspected them.

PRODUCE AND INDUSTRIAL* Judges.—Agricultural Produce. — Mr L. A. Abraham, Palmerston North; Dairy Produce, Bread, Scones, Cake', and Dressed Poultry. - Mrs J. B. McKenzie, Masterton, and Miss Talbot: Preserves.—Mr Wm. Jaques, Government Canning Expert, Wellington; Knitting.—Mrs Alex. Turner; Horticultural—Messrs G. F. Glen, Wellington, and W. H. Taylor, Weraroa. Stewards.—Messrs John Morris, marshal, D. Guild, thket, H. Evans. C. L. Spencer, T. Cresswell, W. M. Cole.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Butter in boxes, for export, not less that sJibs.—Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Co., J. Murray, manager, 94 points, 1; Mauriceville Dairy Co.,J. Brasch, manager, 93£ points, 2; Ballance Co-operative Dairy Co., G. G. Taylor, secretary, 93 points, 3. Butter in boxes, for local consumption, not less that 251bs. —Cheltenham Co-operative Dairy Co,. 92J < points, 1; Mauriceville Dairy Co., 92 points, 2; Masterton Co-operatvia Dairy Co., J. Wintlle. manager, 91J points, 3. Farmers' table butter, separator, not less than 31bs, without stamp or mark. Mrs C. A. Wall. 1; Miss Amy Wilton, 2; Mn J. Greenbank, 3; Miss Ivy Wilton, vhc. Farmers' table butter, non separator, not less than 31bs—Mrs C. f.chou, 1; Mrs J. McKay. 2; Miss Catherine Wilton,3 Miss Clemmy Wilton, vhc. Cheese, not less than 561bs. —Grey-town-Wairarapa Co-operative Dairy C 3., T. C. Irving, manager, 93 points 1; Featherston Dairy Company, J. Adamson manager. 92 uoints, 2 ; Dairy Co., 91 i points, 3. Home-maae and home-baked bread, to be baked in tins. —Mrs G. Benton, l; Vlrj J. H.v/.its, 2; Miss Jessia Evans, 3. Home-made and homebake.l br.-ad, cotcage or any shape other than tin. —Miss M. McGregor, IMrs F. H. Wri'lay, 2; Mrs R. J. Dagg, 3. Home-made and homebaked "brown" bread. —Miss M. McGregor, 1; Mrs J. H aynes, 2: Mrs J. Haynes, 3. Home-made and homebaked scones. Miss A. Wyeth, 1; Mrs El. Anstice 2, and 3; Mrs J. A. Nicholson; Miss E. E. j Chamberlain, he. One fruit cake Mr* J. T. Gazlv, 1; Miss Dixon 2; Miss M. E. Wilson, 3. One seed cake.—Mrs H. T. Wood, 1; Mrs W. Tankersley 2; Miss Dixon 3. One fowl. —Mrs John McKenzie I and 2. One dressed duck. —Mrs H. Madeley, 1; Mrs John McKenzih, 2. One pair knitted socks, ribbed, hand knitted. —Mrs G, McHattie, 1. One pair knitted socks, plain, hand knitted. —Mrs G. McHattie, 1: Mrs Struthers, 2- Mrs J. Butement. 3. Collection of homemade jams —Mrs | C. H. Anderson, 1; Mrs H. Anstice, 2; Miss M. H. Wingate, 3. One bottle each of bottled raspberries, gooseberries and rhubarb. —Mrs E. Harper, 1; Mrs H. Anstice, 2; Mrs | C. H. Anderson, 3. One bottle each of bottled pears, apples and plums. —Mrs Anstice, 1 Mrs E. Harper, 2 Mrs W. Abbott, 3. One bottle eash of. bottled quinces, apricDts, and peaches. —Mrs E. Harper, 1; Mrs H. T. Wood, 2. Hoiey, in comb, not more than 81b or 'ess than 61b. — J. C. Cooper, 1; C. A. Bicknell, 2. Honey, in transparent jars, not more than 81b or less than Gibs. —G. Groves, 1 and 2~, C. A. Bicknell, 3. Agricultural Produce. —One bushel Oats, white, long, to be grown by exhibitor: F. W. Blatchford, 1; Dagg Bros., 2 and 3. One bushel oats, white, short, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros., 1; F. W. Blatchford, 2: Dagg Bros,. 3. One bushel oats, black, to be grown by exhibitor: F. W Blatchford, 1 and 2. One bushel oats, grey, to be grown by exhibito*: Dagg Bros., 1; F. W. Blatchford, 2; Dagg Bros., 3. One bushel wheat, winter, to be grown by exhibitor: F. W. Blatchford, 1; Dagg Bros., 2. One bushel wheat, spring, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros., 1 and 2. One bushel peas, partridge, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros., 1 and 2. One bushel peas, Yorkshire Hero, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros, 1 and 2. One bushel rye corn, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros, 1 and 2. One bushel rye grass, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros, 1 and 2. One bushel cocksfoot, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros., 1 and 2; H. G. Groves, 3. 301bs potatoes, up-to-daie, to be grown by exhibitor: R. J. Bailey, 1; J. Picket, 2: T. Comoton, 3. One bus'rel oats, white, long, open: J. D. Cruickshank and Co., 1. One bushel oats, white, short, open: J. D. Cruickshank and Co., 1. One bushel black open: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. One bushel oats grey open J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. One bushel barley cape open: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. i. One bushel wheat spring open: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. One sack rye corn open; J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. One bushel rye grass open: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1; H. Evans, 2 and 3. One bushel cocksfoot, open : J. D. Cruickshank and Co., 1.

HORTICULTURAL. Judges.—Flowers: Mr G. F. Glen, Wellington; Vegetables, and Fruit Mr W. H. Taylor, Weraroa.

Stewards. Messrs E. Hamper, marshal, W. Candy, E. Hale, J. C. Alpass, W. H. Jackson, ticket, R. W. Cook, J. B. F. Sutherland. W. Kemp. Collection of 24 potatoes, not more than four varieties, Mrs J. P. Perry 1, H. G. Grovas 2. Collection of vegetables, open, 8 kinds, M. Caselberg il, J. Scorrar 2, M. Wilton vhc. Two cucumbers, frame, one variety, E. Hale 2. Two cucumbers, open, one variety, B. H. Just 1, Dr W. H. Hosking 2. Two cabbages, Mrs J. P. Perry 1, M. Caselberg 1 2. Six turnips, one variety, M. Caselberg I, Dr. W. H. Hosking 2. Six carrots, table, one variety, M. Caselberg 1, Dr. W. H. Hosking 2. Two lettuces, one variety, Dr. W. H. Hosking 1, M. Caselberg 2. Twelve tomatoes, smooth, one variety, W. Ki'Jd 1 and 2. Twelve tomatoes, rough, one variety, B. H. Just 1. Twenty-five p ids French Beans, one variety, M. Caselberg 1, J. Scorrar 2. Twenty-five pocls runner beans, one variety, M. Caselberg 1, Mrs J. P. Perry 2. Six onions, by weight, trimmed, one variety, Dr. W. H. Hosking J, M, Caselberg 2. Two marrows, one variety, M. Wilton 1, Dr. W. H. Hosking 2. Two pumpkins, one variety, Dr. W. H. Hosking 1. Six peaches, one variety, M. Caselberg 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Six nectarines, one variety, M. Caselberg 1. Twelve plums, desert, one variety, J. C. Alpass 1 and 2,M. Caselberg 3. Twelve plums, culinary, one variety, T. 2, Mrs C. H. Anderson 3. Six pears, one variety, J. C. Alpass 1, B. H. Just 2. Twelve apples, dessert, three varieties, four of each, B. H. Just 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Six apples, dessert, B. H. Just 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Six apples, culinary, B. H. Just 1, M. Caselberg 2. Twelve apples, culinary, three varieties, four of each, J. C. Alpass 1, B. H. Just 2. Two bunches of hothouse grapes, M. Caselberg 1. Collection of fruits, M. Caselberg 1, B. H. Just 2. Best collection sweet peas, ten distinct varieties (named) three heads of each variety, Mrs E. Harper 1, J. Caselberg 2. Cut flowers, six pieces iti separate glasses, Mrs G. W. Sellar 1, J. Caselberg 2. Cut .Ijwers, best arranged basket, Mrs H. T. Wood 1, Mrs B. Arnot 2. Collection of three buttonhole bouquets, Mrs H. T. Wood 1, Mrs J. P. Perry 2. Collection of Asters, three distinct colours, four of each, T. Dixon 1, Mrs H. T. Wood 2. Hand bouquet, Mrs B. Arno: 1, Mrs R. C. Drummond 2. Twelve Cactus Dahlias, M. R. Varnham 1, T. Dixon 2. Foliage plants, four distinct species, named varieties, M. Caselberg 1. Plants in bloom, four varieties, named, W. J. Hirs:hberg 1. Best decorated table, Mrs W. B. Chennells i I, MrsC. Goodin 2, Mrs H. T. Woo J | 3.

Potatoes, four varieties, not less than six potatoes of each variety, Clareville School 1, Matahiwi School 2, Masterton School 3. °ne cabbage any variety, Matahiwi S'hool 1, Taueru School 2, Clarevilie Three lettuce, Taueru school 1. 2 and 3. Six carrots, table, Matahiwi School 1. Masterton School 2 and 3. Six car os, Masterton S:hooI t n! 2. Six parsnips, Matahiwi S. 1 . *ool 1, Masterton Sctiool 2. Si" s.vedes, Masterton School 1 and 3, Taueru School 2. Six turnips, Matahiwi School 1, Masterton S-vhoul 2 and 3. Twelve pods runner Masterton. 1, 2 and 8. Twelve pods French beans, Taueru School 1 and 3, Mata hiwi School 2. . Two cucumbers, grown in "pan, CLireviile Best collection sweet peas, ten distinct varieties named, three heads of each variety, Matahiwi School 1, Masterton 2 and 3. Best collection Asters, Taueru School 1. Best collection flowers, named, not more than 12 species, Mitahiwi S:h xtl 1. Clareville School 2, Newman School 3. Collection of bett 25 heads of oats, wheat or barley, named varieties. Taueru School 1, 2 snu 3.

MASTERTON FARMERS' IMPLEMENT COMPANY.

An exhibit that attracted a good deal of attention was that made by the Masterton Farmers' Implement Company, consisting of vehicles of various kinds. This company has a reputation to maintain for thorough workmanship, first-class material and excellent finish. An inspection of the . vehicles on the ground gave ample evidence of the sKilful ability of the staff, each and every vehicle being built and finished in a thoroughly workmanlike manner.