The Waikato Show

Waikato Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5156, 13 November 1912, Page 2

The Waikato Show

RECORD ENTRIES.

Magnificent Display of High-class Stock.

Patron; Messrs W, H. Herries, M.P., F. W. Lang, M.P.. Alex. Aitken, J. C. Allen, I. Coates, C. Day, John McCaw, John Gordon.—Past Presidents: Messrs Jas. Plume, John Fisher, I. Coates, Jos. Barugh, John Gordon, C. Day and J. Knight.—President: Mr J. W. Anderson.—Vice-President: Mr /*. H. Waring —General Committee ; Messrs A. C. Atkin, J. Barford, K. F. Bollard, M.P., J. Clarkin, T. Clarkin, I. Coates, C. Day, R. J. Dodd, Pi. S. Hawkins, Thos. Hinton, G. Howie, F. J. Marshall, T. Martin, W. J. McNicol, W. J. McKee, T. McMiken, T. Newell, W. Newell, Alex Orr, W. A Oliver, Jas. Primrose, W. G. Park, Thos. Paterson, F. ff Pemberton, G. Powell, VV. Rothwell, F. R. Seddon, Chas. Shaw, A. H. Storey, A. J. Storey.-Supplementary Committee : Messrs N. Banks, F. Bull, J. J. Campbell, S. Grant, A. McKinnon, F. Pegler, J. J. Ryburn, J. W. Simpson, J. Teddy, J. B. Thomas.—Executive Committee : Messrs J. W. Anderson (President), A H. Waring (vice-Presi-dent), A. C. Atkin, T. Clarkin, Thos. Hinton, Geo. Howie, W. J. McKee, W. Newell W A. Oliver, Alex. Orr, W. Rothwell, A. PI. Storey.—Auditors: Messrs R. English, F.N.Z.A.A., and Geo. Edgecumbe - Treasurer : Mr J. W. Anderson.—Secretary: Mr J. C. Potts, Wesley Buildings, Collmgwood Street' Hamilton.

The 21at annual show held under the auspices of the Waikato A. and F. Association opened at Claudelands, yesterday. This popular function, now closely identified with the welfare and prosperity of Waikato, meets in its steady advance the hearty approval of farmers and the general public. With record entries and full assurance ol widespiead support, the managing committee, guided by the president, Mr J Anderson and secretary, Mr F. C. Potts, have felt justified in sparing neither time nor expense in making the most complete arrangements for the comfort and convenience of exhibitors, and live stock, the benefits of which were very apparent yesterday; and will be even more so today when a large public attendance is expected. Owing to the very changeable weather experienced this season showers being more frequent than sunshine, some fears have been expressed that the two important days of the spring show might turn out wet or stormy. Happily these fears were unfounded Tuesday morning breaking bright anil clear, giving full promise of a fine day. It is questionable if a more convenient and suitable spot for agricultural and pastoral exhibition exists in the Dominion, than that possessed by the association at Claudelands, its lawns and grounds being extensive and well laid out; also well sheltered from cold winds, the background ueing pretty native bush, which, it is to be hoped, will never be removed. Freshened by constant spring showers, the green sward is now looking at its beat, and set off by rows of white tents, stands of brightly painted machinery, groups of people around the rings, and an ever moving kaleidoacopa of splendid horses, some led, some driven and others mounted ’by lady and gentlemen riders, the whole forming a picturesque and attractive scene, suggestive of prosperity and happiness among that class of the community upon whose shoulders the burdens and responsibilities of this country chiefly rest’. If the progress of an agricultural and pastoral district is to be estimated by the number and quality of the live stock exhibited at its annual agricultural shows, then Waikato has every reason to feel proud of Us advance during the past few years. In former times, farm stock for the most part were of nondescript breeds, kept for no particular purpose, and the profits therefrom, whether in dairying, breeding or fattening, were very irregular and too often of elusive character. Nowadays farming in its various branches has become a science, every animal being bred for a special purpose, while the knowledge gained by long years of experience in this and other countries is freely exhibited for the purpose of obtaining and perpetuating strains of blood that have been proved to be the most suitable for the objects in view. The general purpose animal is well on the road to extinction, and no better illustration could be given of the perfection to which our farm stock has been brought, or the lengths to which this principle of specialisation has been carried, than in the high ly bred and really beautiful animals that are gathered together at Claudelanda at the present time, practically the whole of which have been bred for the purpose of obtaining the best possible results, with a minimum of time, labour, expense and feed. Thus, in modern dairying, the object is to obtain that breed of cows that will give the largest individual returns, and to obtain this, it is—rightly—considered, that the first cost is a trifling matter compared with the ultimate benefits conferred upon the owner, and, indirectly, upon the State.

home Industries — Butter 20 16 33 13 Cookery, etc. ... 362 290 257 222 Judging n - - Dogs 59 52 5° 58 Stands 12 Needlework 61 5 2 93 J 34 Total ... 531 410 456 427 Grand Totals: 1906, 896; 1907, i486; 1908, 1723; 1909, 1786; 1910, 1019; 1911, 1722; 1912, 1808; or a total increase of 86 on last year's figures. As might be expected in such a favourable grass season, the stock generally are in tine condition, though tome of the cattle and horses give evidence in their rough coats of the effects of the excessive spring rains and cold winds. The list of exhibitors contains several new names but on the other hand there is an absence of some well-known breeders, while southern stock is not represented- as fully as could be wished. HORSES.

As usual in Waikato, the horse section is a show in itself, the entries in almost every class being numerous and bear witness to the suitability of Waikato soil and climate for the production of the best quality in every class of horses. Among the sires some very fine thoroughbreds, carriage horses and draughts were shown. Five thoroughbred stallions were paraded, mostly stylish, upstanding horses, showing quality and size, and much interest should be felt in the judging, which takes place today. For the Auckland Racing Club’s special prize of £lO, for beat thoroughbred entire, calcul.tsdto improve the breed of saddle horses no less than eight were entered some being rather light in bone for the puipose, but otherwise of a good class. Borne very choice thorouhgbred mares and young stock were shown, the first in mares falling to Mr P. J. Marshall’s chestnut mare Decoration by Medallion, Jhe same owner’s Lady Agnes coming second. Cults and fillies were numerous, the first, second in two year olds falling to Messrs H. Weal and Norman Banks, respectively. Roadsters and hackneys were a good section, sires and mares being well represented, also young stock. The mares with foals were a very handsome collection, the first prize going to Miss Gladys Holt’s Duchess with Mr C. J. Storey’s Elsie second. In the hack classes the entries were large, and the quality generally good, some splendid horses being shown in 11, 13 and 15 stone hacks, the chief honours falling to Mr E. J. Clendon’s Lonely, Mr J. J. Taylor’s Scamp and Mr Victor Chapman’s Regail. It may be mentioned that in the 13st hacks the first, second and fourth horses were out of the one mare, Fairlie, owned by Mr C. J. Storey, of Woodstock, Te Awarnutu, who has sent so many fine animals into the Waikato show rings. The classes for hunters were well filled, class 21 for best hunter drawing no less than 24 entries, the task of judging being no easy one, and it was described by the judge as the best class he had ever seen in a show ring. The first went to Mr E. J. Ciendon’s Lonely, by Woodstock, a well-known prize winner in this class, with Mr Ben M. Myers’ Bowler, by Merry Boy, second. Light weight hunters were also a fine lot of 22, mostly smart, good conditioned, and well-bred horses, Mr R. Reynolds’ Jock, also by Woodstock, taking first, with Mr W. Morris’ Kathleen second. Maiden hunters, and heavy weight carrying hunters were in large numbers, and cobs and ponies were in full evidence, of splendid stamp and generally of serviceable character.

The section for harness horses is always attractive, and was never more so than yesterday, when the various prizes were being competed for. Most of the classses were well filled, eleven buggy horses under 15 hands being in the ring, while tne same number lined up in the class for 15 hands and over. Harness pairs were not so numerous, but every prize was competed for, and some stylish teams were shown. Trotting horses, cobs and ponies, driven in harness, were in large number*, and undoubtedly the show, in this respect is far and away the best ever held at Claudelands. Draughts.

It is an admitted axiom that the chief function of any show is educational, therefore, in an industry such as farming, where so much has still to be learnt, it is very essential that animals, implements, laboursaving machinery, and every invention for the advancement of the industry, should be displayed to the beat advantage for the information and instruction of the thousands of interested spectators, chiefly farmers, that pass in never-ending streams through the various sections of the show, the responsibility therefore devolving upon the managing committee, the stewards, the secretary and all who are connected directly or indirectly, with the function, is very great indeed, for upon their efforts depends very largely the number and character of the exhibits, the financial returns, and more than all the educational value of the exhibition, they have placed before the public. It is no mere compliment to the committee and officials of our Waikato A. and P. Association to say that they have fully recognised this responsibility, and have left nothing undone except, perhaps, in the arrangements for the Press representatives, to put the 1912 show upon a higher plane than any of its predecessors, and in which they have been eminently successsful.

This important section was well represented splendid entries being received in most classes, though young stallions were rather scarce.

Mares and voung stock were in full numbers, and would be bard to beat on any show ground, the first and champion in mares with foals falling to Mr J. J. Campbell’s Lady Bangor, the Ruakura Farm’s Folly coming second. Younger mares were in full numbers and of choice quality. Mr W. Newell’s Ciss 11., by Marcellus taking first and Mr J. J. Campbell’s Lady Bancor second. In class 87, mare or gelding for farm work, Mr W. Johnstone’s Princess Garthland was placed first and reserve champion with Mr W. Newell’s Ciss 11. second.

CATTLE. The various classes in this important section were well filled, almost every breed being represented, though, as might be looked for in a district so largely devoted to darying, those breeds most noted for their fattening properties, were less in evidence than the more profitable dairying sorts, of which latter large entries were received in practically all sections. 'lhe display yesterday was good, and added to by the classes for cows and heifers in milk, should today be very fine indeed. While difference of opinion upon the relative value of Holsteins, Jerseys and Ayrshires may exist, there can be none whatever as to the good influence the whole of them have exercised upon the general character of our dairy stock, as upon the annual output of butter and cheese from the Dominion, and while this continues to bo the case, the interest centred round the above Breeds is certain to be maintained. Beef breeds, however were well represented, some very fine Shorthorn cattle being exhibited by Mr W. Taylor, the well-known breeder, whose four year Baron Rose 111. took first and champion. The lack of competition in several classes robbed the section of much interest, and it is to be hoped this will be remedied in the future. Mr W. G. Park also showed some very handsome Shorthorn cows, but the first and champion went to Mi Wilfred Johnstone’s roan cow, bred by Woodward Bros. In younger stock the entries were more spread, some very beautiful heifers being shown in the yearling and two year class, the prizes being shared by the above breeders. In the section for Red Lincolns, a breed of Shorthorns that is coming to the front in England owing to their superior dairying qualities, the only entries were from Mr W. Taylor, with an English bred cow and young a bull bred by himself, both being deemed worthy of first prizes. It is to bo hoped this useful breed will be more freely exhibited at future

Turning to the live stock these are not only in increased numbers in moat sections, and of higher quality than heretofore, and with few exceptions would take a high place upon any show ground in the Dominion. Prominent among the entries of cattle, sheep and pigs, are exhibits from the Ruakura State Farm, the high quality and excellent condition of which was generally commented upon, and reacted much credit upon the management of the institution. In comparing the present entries with those of former years the following table is interesting:—

shows, and an opportunity given of proving that their high milking reputation in the Homeland can be maintained in New Zealand. Grade Shorthorns were only moderately represented, but some good quality cattle were penned. The Pedigree Angus have now but few supporters among farmers, but Mr J. C, Allen, of Morrinsville, is one of them, and his handsome black cattle are always of great interest to the public. In this connection it was noteworthy that nearly all the entries in the freezing steers showed Angus blood very prominent--1 ly. 1 The same remarks may he applied to the white faces. As beef produc--1 errs they are almost unrivalled, but j we are now in a butter age, and the I producers of meat alone are coldly looked upon. Still the entries were better than for some years past. Messs J. C. Allen, R. Glynn Lewis and A. McFarlane showing good cattle, and the prizes were fairly distributed among them.

As might be expected the Jerseys always at the head of the butter producers, through now seriously threatened by the Holsteins, are in full evidence, every class being well filled, while the entries cover a number of breeders. In aged bulls some choice sires were shown, the first and champion going to Mr C. Day’s Charms Loid Twyliah, Mr W. J. Hall’s Starlight 11. taking second. Younger bulls were in full evidence, and the quality generally was good. In two year bulls Mr R. Glynn Lewis’ Cute’s Regel Lad (imp.) was placed first, while in yearlings, out of six entries, Mr W. J. Hall and Mr W Scott took first and second, the Lord Twylish blood being very prominent in the winners in nearly all classes. Cows and heifers were well represented, the Ruakura State Farm, Messrs C. and F. Day, W. H. Hall and other breeders showing good animals.

The judge in this section, Mr E. U. McLennan, remarked that the show of yearling heifers was the best he had ever seen, and probably was the best ever collected upon any show ground in the Dominion. Ayrshires, another noted milking breed were well represented in all classes, especially female stock, and in addition to well-known local breeders some new names are in the catalogue, notably Mr A. C. Hubbard, of the Thames Valley, who exhibited some good cattle, and took first in aged bulls with Lord of the Isles, bred by Slack Bros., Palmerston North, Messrs J. and C. Watt taking second with Union Boy. In younger bulls, Messrs Watt were successful in the yearling and two year class, the latter also being adjudged as champion. Mr F. C. Litchfield showed some good young bulls. In yearling heifers Mr Hubbard’s Countess Dot took first, with P. C. Litchfield’s Bell'll, second. The cows in this class will be judged today. Holsteins, now becoming very popular with farmers and dairymen on account of their heavy milking and butter producing qualities, weie responsible for a large number of entries, no less than six competing in the class for aged bulls; while younger bulls and female stock were also well represented, several new breeders exhibiting. The Holsteins combine size with milking qualities, and cross well with almost all the smaller breeds, the result being an ideal class of dairy cow. The first in aged bulls went to Mr G. W. Luxton’s Soldem Grace, a handsome bull with very little white on him, and he also secured the championship ribbon. Mr Geo. G. Gilling’s Cliffside Dairy Mentor was second. Younger bulls were of good quality, Mr H. D. Bedford taking first with Johann Holstein Holm, bred in New South Wales, Mr Geo. Whewell’s Baron Moore de Kol coming second.

Dairy cattle, judging by the number of entries in the various classes, were one of the most popular. Grale Shorthorn pens were poorly filled, though some nice cattle were shown.

Much interest invariably centres round the fat cattle pens, the average visitor delighting in viewing the numerous animals that are shown under the placards “Fat ox, any age”; fat bullock, etc., and they will not be disappointed with the present show, the fat cattle being more numerous (ban usual. For aged ox only one rather plain entry was received, but for four-year oxen, some choice steers were shown, a heavy well-fattened roan, shown by Mr W. Newell, taking first, with Mr R. Reynolds’ red second, \ounger steers were also very good, Mr E. Allen scoring first in the three-year class, the same position being taken by Mr W. Newell with a heavy roan. In steers for local trade and classes steers for freezing, some well finished nuggety cattle were shown, mostly half-bred Angus, the first prizes going to Mr Alex. Orr, with Mr J. C. Allen, Mr J. D. P. Morgan, and Mr W. Newell following. SHEEP. This section, atone time representing one of the most important branches of Waikato stock breeding, though now relegated to second place, is still of much interest, and lovers of good sheep could scarcely be otherwise than pleased with the quality of many of the entries, albeit the competition in some classes was poor. Some well-known names were absent from the present catalogue of exhibitors, but none the less the various breeds were well represented and in the fat sheep classes the exhibits were good and spread over a number of exhibitors. In Lincolns Mr E. Barriball had a walk-over, but his sheep were particularly good and well merited the first prizes and championships awarded to them.

English Leicesters were better represented than almost any other, several breeders, including the Ruakura State Farm, Geo. Graham and others showing good sheep. The Ruakura entries were good quality and very even in wool; but Mr Geo, Graham’s sheep were better grown and took most of the first prizes and charnionships, the Farm securing first with a pair of nice rams under 18 months.

’the hardy and prolific Romney Marsh, which has probably done more to stock up the back country and rough lands of the Dominion than any other, has its ardent supporters and it is doubtful if a better all-round sheep exists. Good competition took place in aged rams, Mr S. Standen taking first and champion with a heavy low-sot sheep, particularly well wooled, Mr H. Miller coming second. Younger rams were in small numbers, though the quality was very good. Ewes were better represented, the first and champion in aged ewes, suckling lambs, falling to Mr J. C. Allen’s exhibit, Mr H. Miller second. The prizes in younger sheep were shared between the above breeders. The exhibition lambs from Mr John Allen, the wellknown Romney breeder, were not present, but will be penned today. Shropshires, at one time very popular for the requirements uf the fat lamb trade, brought entries from two breeders only. Fortunately, Mr E Barriball, of Waiuku, is one of the exhibitors, his sheep, which are fully typical of the best English form, being a valuable lesson to new beginners and fully merited the first prizes and championships. The other exhibitors, Messrs Mears Bros., showed some good sheep. | The very useful and rather undervalued Southdown breed was better represented than usual, the Ruakura State Farm, with its nuggety, deepbodied sheep meeting keen competition from Messrs J. M. McCarthy and W. Chitty. Though some of the classes were poorly filled, the exhibits were good, the first and championship in aged rams going to the Ruakura Farm, the ‘sheep from which were particularly good

No section of the show is more popular with exhibitors and the public than that devoted to fat sheep. Lambs are not penned until the second day; but the entries therein are large, and a fine display will be made. For fat sheep the classes

are well filled and competition keen, the show of fat sheep being far and away the largest and best ever penned at Claudelands, a prominent feature being the even character of the exhibits, scarcely a pen oi large boned or loosely made sheep being on the ground. Mr Alex. Orr was very successful, his entries taking most of the first prizes. Mr W. G. Park and Mr W. Chitty also showed good sheep, the judging in several classes being exceedingly difficult. PIGS. There is no class of live stock that lias come so much to the trout of late years as the pig, its importance and value as an adjunct to the dairy industry being widely admitted,while the profits derived from pig breeding and fattening form no email part of the dairy farmers’ annual returns. Practically the beat known and popular breads are represented at the show today by specimens that would be hard to beat on any ground in the Dominion, a proof of which was given at the recent Palmerston show, when our local breeder, Mr E. J. Rogers, almost swept the board of prizes. With commendable foresight farmers and dairymen have for some time past realised that a scrub pig is as unprofitable to keep as a scrub cow or sheep, consequently no efforts or expense have been spared to procure the best strains of blood; prolificness, early maturity, and symmetrical conformation being the objects aimed at. There is, however, a good deal yet to be learnt in connection with the breeding and rearing of pigs, more particularly in respect to their feeding and housing, the neglect of which is no doubt largely responsible for the amount of disease that is known to exist among them. This latter is really a menace to the industry and must be grappled with and stamped, out before the best results can be obtained.

Turning to the exhibits at the show. Berkshires and Black Devons are the only classes in which competition is shown among breeders, some fine animals being sent in by Mr E. J. Rogers the Ruakura State Farm, Thos. Crosby and others. In Turaworths and Yorkshires, Mr E. J, Rogers had a clear field; but his stock was excellent and fully merited the high commendations passed upon them. Some good entries were shown under the heading of other pigs, bacon pigs, etc. HOME INDUSTRIES.

The aection devoted to home industries is invariably very popular with exhibitors and the public, the feminine portion of which usually throng the building throughout the day. Excellent entries have been received in all the classes, some very fine samples of the culinary art being on view, while the skill of the dairymaid is fully evidenced by the high quality of dairy produce staged. As might be expected at this season of the year, fruits were exhibited in preserved form only, but sufficient is shown to prove the industry and skill of the ladies of the district, to whose efforts the success of this important section Of the show is mainly due. A section of home industries deserving of special mention is that of needlework, the entries in which numbered 135; some very beautiful work is shown, the exhibits comprising almost every variety of needlework, from the most delicate point lace to the homely but useful child’s petticoat, most of it evincing patience and great artistic skill.

The Machinery Exhibits

MR E. JONES. One of the most attractive stands is that of Mr Ed. Jones, the wellknown saddler and harness-maker of Victoria street, Hamilton. Mr Jones has evidently determined to make his diaolay unique, and in this he has been eminently successful. Every class of goods manufactured in saddlery or harness, in covers for horses and cattle, in travelling bags, purses, window blinds and other tasteful and useful articles that can be made from leather are now on view at his stand. From the 21b racing saddle, through all grades and sizes to the heavy stock and breaking-in saddles; from lovely silver-mounted harness, with slender reins fit for the daintiest hands to the heaviest dray and trolley harness; there is every variety and class well represented in his extensive stock—all made from the best materials by local workmen. If the motto, “Support local industry,” is worth anything, then Mr Ed. Jones has a distinct claim upon Waikato farmers and the general public, which claim becomes even stronger from the fact that his goods are sold at rates that for quality, defy competition. POMEROY AND CO.

Messrs Pomeroy and Co. are one of the largest exhibitors in the vehicle section, many new types being shown. Among the most noticeable are a dainty little roadster with skirt wings, finished in blue with silver mountings; a green handy sulky with spring seat, skirt wings and brass mounts; a good sample of dog-cart; a long shafter handy sulky, with brake; two fine Waikato double buggies, showing novel features; a brace of Auckland roadsters; several of the firm’s well known handy sulkies and others of various kinds. Among the heavier vehicles is a fine carrier’s waggon —a real weight carrier, a nice useful storekeeper’s waggon, spring drays, and a full lock milk waggon, and the well-known combination spring waggon, the friend of the poor man in the back-blocks. The collection is varied in style and design showing vehicles for all purposes, and the workmanship and finish are as usual of a very high standard. ARTHUR ATKIN VEHICLES.

The Arthur Atkin Vehicle Factory, Ltd., has a very fine exhibit of buggies, gigs, roadsters, sulkies, drays and waggons. It includes an Abbott buggy, built on a mountain gear, the well-known Waikato buggy, Clifton buggies, fitted on a solid steel undergear, the Kitchener gig, suitable for a lady to drive, a light pony spindle seated roadster, and a King of the Road sulky. Then there are the Utiliity waggon, to carry half a ton, fitted with a mountain gear and moveable seats, a milk float suitable for town use, two spring drays, one with and one without a tip, to carry lacwl. to a ton, and two farm waggons. One of the latter is specially built for creamery and farm purposes, while the other is for station work.

MR J. FERGUSON. Another excellent exhibit of vehicles is that of Mr J. ferguson, coachbuilder, Cambridge. There are two double buggies, nicely picked out and finished in the best style, a King of the Road sulky, fitted with roller-bearing axles and rubber tyres, and a single Concord buggy, built to carry two, with long distance axles. A road cart of the type which is very popular for driving to sales, is on view, a dogcart with lancewood shafts, a hooded buggy, very neat and compact, milk waggon, a Shetland pony gig, and a Warren motor car, for which Mr Ferguson holds the sole agency in the Waikato. JOHN BURNS AND CO. Messrs John Burns and Co. are showing a full complement of agricultural implements, including hay rakes. Chattoongcr disc harrows, South Bend ploughs, Bean spray pumps, Challenger windmills, Hornsby ploughs, mowers, a full assortment of Planet Jr. implements, Victor single disc ploughs, and Bentall’s choffcutters and grinders. Practical demonstrations of Ihrnabv and Kauri engines are also given. This is only the s’cond exhibit of the firm in Hamilton, but should good business result it hopes to exhibit every year in future. Mr A. E. Upton is in charge, DENTY FENCING. Mr Ernest Denty, Galloway street, Hamilton East, show a number of i samples of section and pig woven wire fenieng.

FARMERS’ CO-OPERATIVE AUCTIONEERING CO. The Fanners’ Co operative Auctioneering Co., Ltd., have an attractive stand on which is exhibited a Lister portable oil engine of the type now greatly used by milkers and others. Lister separators with self-balancing bowls, aluminium discs and direct gearing, are well-known, and hold their own for cream skimming and simplicity. An Ellis “Champion” threshing mill was a centre of great interest especially to farmers in outlying districts. It was kindly lent by Mr Sutherland, of Harapece, as the shipment of new machines had not landed in time. A “Zealandia” and a “Cockatoo” woolpress were also exhibited by the company, as was also a “Jack” chainfeed broadcast manure and lime distributor. Chain and tripod harrows with sheep dip,marking cils and other farmers’ requisites help to make the Farmers’ stand complete. A feature is an ice chest, for which the Waikato Bacon Factory Company are the agents. MANNING AND COOPER. Messrs Manning and Cooper have a most attractive exhibit, comprising Scott Brothers Limited famous “New Record,” “Victor,” and “Atlas” ranges. These ranges are of superb finish and design and reflect the highest credit upon tne makers. The special features of these stoves are economical cooking, evenness of heating and smooth finish, and the large number being sold is sufficient testimony of their worth. Messrs Manning and Cooper are also showing a new separator called the “Domo,’ a Swedish make. The makers claim for it a far greater capacity for price than any other separator on the market, and they issue a challenge to any other maker, which should prove to probable buyers that the “Domo” is all . they claim for it. The firm are also showing Bigg’s Powder Sheep Dip, and a patent and cheap gate fastener, together with a line of wire strainers. H. H. SHAW. A number of fine motor cars are shown by Mr H. H. Shaw, of Hamilton. light model, 17 horsepower is priced sufficiently low to bring it within the reach of a man of moderate means. The body is of special torpedo type and is built on very graceful lines. The Vulcan car, made by the Vulcan Motor Company ot Southport, England, has a high reputation for the quality of its mechanism. Next comes the Hudson an American car of 33 h.p., a particularly easy riding car. The Buick is also an American car of light construction, and although very low in price it is manifestly well finished. Prom results already obtained it is considered that this car should prove very popular in the Waikato district. A. R. VALDER AND CO. A full selection of dairying goods is shown by Messrs A. R. Valder and Go., dairy specialists and machinery merchants, of Ward street, Hamilton., Included is a new model 1913 “Perfect” separator, with an ingenious driving gear, a “Magic” water heater, Gane milking machine and Cowslip calf milk, for all of which the firm are agents. A complete stock of small dairying goods is also on view, and the exhibit is thoroughly comprehensive. SUTTON’S SEEDS. The excellent display of the famous Sutton’s seeds is on view in a tastefully designed pavilion, under the supervision of Messrs Tothill and Co., chief agents. * In front are seeds and grasses arranged in seed cabinets, and at the sides models of Sutton’s prize roots. The exhibit is set off by means of photographs and placards. The seeds shown include those suitable for all garden and agricultural purposes. ACME COACH BUILDING CO. The Acme Coach Building Co., Hamilton, show a large selection of vehicles A finely flushed baker’s cart stands next to a neat pony gig. There is a fine drag for the Raglan road to carry 16 passengers, a Raleigh cart specially suited to shooting and golf parties, an up todate butcher’s cart, two combination waggons, a farm dray, couple of tray gigs. T. AND S. MORRIN, LTD. A comprehensive exhbit of agricultural implements is shown by Messrs T. and S. Morrin, Ltd. It includes Planet Jr. and Oliver mould boards and reversible hillside ploughs, a Dandy windmill, G x Bft, Paragon disc and Tine harrows, Johnson Harvester Co. disc harrows, rakes and mowers, Pennsylania grain drill, Ohio ensilage cutter and blower, and Tripod harrows. Messrs Geo. E. Clark and Sons, Hamilton and Cambridge, are the agents.

REID COW-BAIL. Farmers are showing considerable interest in the Reid patent cow-bail, an ingenious arrangement of levers and pulleys, which it is claimed is a distiect advance on other styles. The legrope Is always hanging and never gets wet or dirty through being on the ground. Further, there, is no risk of getting kicked in either baling, unbailing or unlegroping the cows KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER AND CO. Westfield products, including manures, fowl grits, sulphate of potaih, sulphate of ammonia, muriate of potash, and guano, are exhibited by Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. The manufactures of this firm are so well and widely known as to need no further reference.

Judges and Stewards.

HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Judge: Mr Quentin Donald, Wairarapa. Stewards: Messrs Geo. Howie, G. Powell, Thos. Hinton, Wm. Moore and Geo. Miles. LIGHT CARRIAGE AND HARNESS. Judge: Mr R. Aldworth, Silverthorpe. Stewards: Messrs J. Teddy, A. L. Yule, W. J. McKee, F. Hinton and W. Peach. THOROUGHBREDS, ROADS I’ERS AND HACIvNtYS. Judge: Mr F. Armstrong, Dannevirke. Stewards: Messrs T. Clarkin, V. W. Sims A. D. Anderson, T. Lawson, A. B. Cassidy, J. Clarkin, E. Potts, W. Huston and H. M Her, HUNTING COMPETITIONS. Judges: Messrs Armstrong and Aidworth. Stewards: Messrs T, Clarkin, V. W. Sims. A. D. Anderson, T. Lawson, A B. Cassidy, J. Clarkin, E. Potts anl W. Huston. CATTLE. SHORTHORN, ANGUS, GRADE AND HEREFORD.

Judge : Mr R. Bremer, Waverley. Stewards: Messrs N. Taylor, N. Speedy, P. Lings, W. Lloyd and J. A. Harney. JERSEY. Judge : Mr E. D. McLennan, Papakura. Stewards: Messrs J. A. Primrose, W. E. Clark, W. Rothwell, G. L. Ewcn, C. Roberts and P. Powell. AYRSHIRE AND DAIRY. Judge : Mr C. G. C. Dormer, F eliding. Stewards: Messrs J. A. Primrose, W. R. Clark, W. Rothwell, G. L. Rwen, C. Roberts, P. Powell and M. E. Barrowdough. HOLSTEIN. Judge : Mr A. M. Barriball, Waiuku. Stewards: Messrs J. A. Primrose, W. E. Clark, W. Rothwell, G. L. Ewen, C. Roberts, P. Powell and M. E. Barrowdough, EAT STOCK (CATTLE AND SHEEP). Judge: Mr C. Cresswell, Wanganui. Stewards; Cattle—Messrs N. Taylor, P, Lings, W. Lloyd and J. A. Harney. Sheep—Messrs G. Cooper, T. A. Sturges, T. McMicken, T. Bellamy and A. Pemberton. SHEEP. LINCOLN AND LEICESTER. Judge: Mr Win. Welsh Dannevirkc. Stewards: Messrs F. R. Seddon, S. J. Bennett, W. A. Oliver, Alex. Orr, F. If Pemberton and C, T, Brown. ROMNEY. Judge; Mr R. Gray, Masterton. Stewards: Messrs F. R. Seddon, S. J. Bennett, W. A. Oliver, Alex, Orr, F. IT Pemberton and C. Brown. SOUTHDOWN, SHROPSHIRE AND HYLAND. Judge: Mr E. Coates, Auckland. Stewards: Messrs Tailored A. Cooper, G. Sturges, T. McMicken, A. Pemberton, T. Bellamy and W. R. McCullough. PIGS. fudge: Mr John Wyllie, Papatoitoi. Stewards; Messrs J. Davies, Geo. Walt, jun., and R. Davies, jun.

DOGS. I CATTLE AND SHEEP. Judge : Mr J. McLeay, Gordonton. Stewards: Messrs ' T . R v.hnd, F. C. Hand and S. Barker. SPORTING AND PET. Judge : Mr F. Willis, Hamilton. Stewards: Messrs H. Rowland, F. C. Hand and S. Hanker. MOTOR COMPETITIONS. Stewards: Messrs J. Teddy, J.Clarkin, J. Gillen and A. T. Gifford. HOME INDUSTRIES. COOKERY. Judge: Mr Walter Buchanan, Auckland. Stewards: Messrs A. Bowler, J. McKee, W. Runciman and J. M. Jones. NEEDLEWORK. Judges: Mrs G. F. McCullagh and Miss Wells. Stewards : Mrs McKnight, Mrs Walsh, Mrs H. J. Greenslade and Mrs Douglas. MISCELLANEOUS. BLACKBOARD STEWARDS. Messrs Tnos. Barford and Riddle. WEIGHT-GUESSING STEWARDS Messrs J. D. P. Morgan, C. B. Smith and Sycamore. GATE STEWARD. Mr A. J. Smith. RAILWAY AND RECEIVING STEWARDS. The Farmers’ Co-operative Auctioneering Company.

LUNCHEON STEWARDS. Messrs J. W. Anderson, A. H. Waring and Wm. Newell. BOOTH STEWARDS. Messrs J. W. Anderson and A. H. Waring. PARADE STEWARD. Mr Wm. Newell. IMPLEMENT STEWARDS. Messrs H. E. Tristram, A, C. Atkin and Jno. Primrose. MEASURING STEWARDS. Messrs J. C. Potts and A. D. Anderson. THE PRIZE LIST. The Championships. The following championship awards were made yesterday:HORSES. Draught mare —Mr J. J. Campbell’s Lady Bancor, sire Bancor, dam Lady Wallace; reserve, Mr Wilfred Johnstone’s Princess Garthland, sire Prince Robert, dam Dolly. CATTLE. Pedigree Shorthorns —Bull, W. Taylor’s Baron Ruby; cow, Wilfred Johnstone’s Springleigh Queen. Pedigree Jerseys—-Bull, C. Day’s Charms Lord Twylish; reserve, W. J. Hall’s Starlight 11. Pedigree Ayrshires—J. and C. Watts’ Roy. Holsteins—G. W. Luxton’s Soldem Grace. SHEEP. Lincolns --Ram and ewe, Ebor Barriball. English Leicesters -Ram and ewe, Geo. Graham. Romney Marsh—Ram, S. Standen; ewe, J. C. Allen. Shropshires—Ram and ewe, Ebor Barriball. Southdowns—Ram and ewe, Ruakura Farm of Instruction.

Horses. HARNESS HORSES

Pair buggy horses, over 15 hands; two entries: W. Clarkin 1.

Pair buggy horses, 15 hands and not under 14.2; two entries: C. Hunter 1, A. B, Cassidy 2. Pair of ponies, 14.2 and under; three entries: F. Vosper 1, T. Hinton 2, J. McLennan 3.

buggy ponies, 13.2 and under; four entries: T. Clarkin 1, J. Ganley 2, S. Tombs 3. Buggy horse, over 15 hands; 11 entries; Exors H. Renn’s Merry Jack 1, E. P. Paul 2, S. Wiliams 3. Buggy horse, 15 hands and not under 14.2; 14 entries: E. Allen’s Kere 1, C. Hunter 2, G. Casey 3, Dog-cart horse, 15.2 and over; 10 entries: E. P. Paul’s Jimmy 1, E. J. Clendun 2, S. Williams 3. Trotting horse, to be driven by a gentleman; 11 entries: W. Clarkin’s Eureka 1, S. E. Jenkins 2, F. Vosper 3. Trotting horse, to he driven by a lady; nine entries: S. E. Jenkin’s Nancy 1, E. J. Olendon 2, F. Vosper 3.

Best gig horse, to be driven by a gentleman; 18 entries; E. Alien’s Kere 1, E. P Paul 2, Mrs C. Hunter 3. Cob, toi be ridden in harness; 13 entries: G. Casey’s Ruby 1, F. Vosper 2, Mrs C. Hunter 3. THOROUGHBREDS. r“Mare, any age, dry or in foal, or foal at foot; seven entries: F. J. Marshall’s Decoration I, F. J. Marhall’s Lady Agnes 2, A. J. Smith’s Duchess 3. Filly or gelding, two years; three entries: H. Weal’s Lady Aymer 1, N. Banks, Glideaway 2, Mrs J. Martyn’s 3. Colt or fill'’, year; five entries: F. Marshall 1 and 2. HACKS.

Mare in LJ, or foal at foot, adapted to breed weight-carrying hacks; eight entries: Miss G. Holt’s Duchess 1, G. F. Storey's Elsie 2, W. Ghitty’s Pintail 3. Mure, any age, dry, adapted to breed 15 atone hacks; five entries: W. Chapman’s Merry Lass 1, J. 0. Taylor’s Ngarara 2, R. Chilcott’s Dolly 3. Mare, any age, dry, adapted to breed 13 stone hacks; 11 entries: A. J, Smith's Duchess 1, J. 0. Taylor’s jNgarara 2, S. Saulbrey’s Poppolo 3, Ruakura Farm’s Perfect 4. Filly or gelding, two years; five entries: T. Hinton 1. N. Banks 2. Filly, colt or gelding, one year; five entries: T. Hinton 1, F. Marshall 2, Mrs J. Martyn 3. Beat yearling by Ghoai; one entry: Jamieson Bros.’ Woodside 1.

Best foal by General Wood: D. C, Missen 1.

Hack up to 15 stone; 13 entries: V. H. Chapman’s Regail 1, E. J. Clendon’s Redwing 2, Shaw Bros.’ Scots Guard 3, F. Glover’s Ngatira he. Hack up to 13 stone: E. J. Ciendon’s Lonely 1, J. M. McCarthy’s Gaiety 2, C. McLaren’s Vendetta 3, E. P. Paul’s Hilarity 4. Hack up to 11 stone; 3 entries: VV. 1. Taylor’s Scamp 1, A. H. Storey’s Daylight 2, R. C. Reliefs Gentleman Jim 3, T. Hinton’s Surprise 4. Walking hack; 11 entries: E. J. Clendon’s Lonely 1, W. J. Wilson 2, G. Booth 3.

Filly or gelding, calculated to make a steeplechaser; six entries: N. Banks’, Golden Grain 1, E. P. Paul 2, Jas. Taylor 3. Hunter, suitable to carry rider in hunting field; 24 entries: E. J. Clendon’s Lonely 1, B. M. Myers’ Bowler 2, J. M. McCarthy 3, V. H. Chapman 4. Maiden Hunter; 22 entries: R Reynold’s Jock 1, W. Moore 2, T. Clarkin 3, Hare Tuakaraina 4. Mare or gelding, suitable for Mounted Rifles; 16 entries: E. J. Clendon’s Lonely 1, J. M. McCarthy 2, W. L. Carr 3, C. McLaren 4.

Maiden Hunter, for horses that have never won a prize; 23 entries: C. Mcl.aren’a Aberdeen I, Nelson Bros. 2, R. Reynolds 3, R. McDougall 4.

Mare or gelding, 15 hands and under, up to 15 stone; three entries: F. Vesper’s Doctor 1, E. Allen’s Kere 2, J. C. Allen’s Minnie 3. Heavy-weight hunter; 18 entries: V. H. Chapman’s Regail 1, C. McLaren’s Aberdeen’s 2, R. Reynolds’ Jock 3, E. T. Rent’s Tom Burns 4. Youth’s hack, 15 hands and under; 1G entries: G. Casey’s Ruby 1, W. Newell’s Misfortune 2, F. E. Barnard’s Rene 3, G. Hewitt’s Comrade 4.

Filly or gelding calculated to make a hunter; five entries: Miss J. M. Hicks’ Onawa 1 T. Hinton’s Surprise 2, N. Banks' Golden Grain 3. Light-weight hunter; 23 entries: C. McLaren’a Vendetta 1, E. T. Bent's Tom Burns 2, L. Powell’s Jack 3, J. McCarthy’s Birdie 4. Hack, filly or gelding, three years; five entries: C. Ramsay’s Cannonade 1, N. Banks’ Golden Grain 2, S. Saulbrey’s Poppolo 3. Cob, mare or gelding, 14.2 or under; 11 entries: F. E. Barnard’s Reno 1, A. L. Yule’s Judy 2, F. Vesper’s Trixy 3, W. J. McNicol’s Roany 4. Polo pony, 14.2 and under; 10 entries: F. Vosper’s Trixy 1, P. Hewitt’s Comrade 11. 2, A. L, Yule’s Judy 3.

DRAUGHTS. Mare, any age, in foal or with foal at foot; nine entries: J. J. Campbell’s Lady Bangor 1, Ruakura Farm 2, I. Hodgson 3. Mure, any age, dry; six entries! W. Newell’s Ciss 11. I, J. J. Campbell’s Lady Martyn 2, J. J. Campbell's Royal Queen 3. Mare or gelding, four years and over; nine entiles: W. Newell’s Ciss 11. 1, J. J. Campbell 2, C. Harwood 3. Mare or gelding, most suitable for farm work; eleven entries: W. Johnson’s Princess Garthland 1, W. Newell 2, J. J. Campbell 3, C. Harwood c. Pair horses, open to farmers only | six entries: J. J. Campbell 1, W. Newell 2, Kuakura Farm 3. Pair horses; seven entries: J. J, Campbell 1, Ruakura Farm 2, W. Newell 3.

Best walking heavy draught mare or gelding; four entries: J. J, Campbell 1, Ruakura Farm 2. Filly or gelding; five entries: W. Johnstone’s Princess Garthland 1, W. Newell 2, R. B. Hines 3. Colt, two years; four entries : W. Johnstone’s Shepherd Boy 1, J. Pollard 2, R. H. Hines 3. Gelding, two years; one entry: T. Hinton 1.

Filly, two years; three entries: J. J. Campbell’s Lady Erskine 1, W„ Johnstone 2, Ruakura Farm 3.

Cult or gelding, one year;, one entry: J. Gaddes 1. Filly, one year; three entries; G, Powell 1 and 3, Ruakura Farm 2. Farmers’ Pair; four entries: W, Johnstone 1, J. J. Campbell 2, Ruakura Farm 3.

General purpose horse: four entries: H. Windsor 1, A. E. Thomas 2, A. E. Misseu 3.

Cattle. DAIRY CATTLE

Two grade heifers, two years, suitable for dairy purposes; five entriest Thus. Crosby’s Wee Tot 1, A. J, Storey 2, R. Reynolds 3. One grade heifer, two years, suitable for dairy purposes; nine V. Chitty 1, A. E. Missen 2, W. J. Hall 3.

Single grads heifer, one year; eleven entries; F. E. Day 1, C. Day 2, 1. Platt 3 and hj c. Two grade heifers, one year; three entries: T. Platt 1, C. Day 2. Two grade Ayrshire heifers, one year; one entry: J. and C. Watts 1.

Three grade heifers other than Shorthorn, one year old: V. Chitty 1, T. Platt 2.

Two grade Hplsteiu heifers, one year: V. Chitty 1, A. H. Stewart 2. Two grade Holstein heifers, one year; one entry: V. Chitty 1. Two grade Jersey heifers, one year; five entries: V. Chitty 1, C. Day 2.

PEDIGREE SHORTHORNS. Bull, three years and over: two entries: W. Taylor’s Brown Ruby 1 and champion; W. Taylor”s Sir Edward Rothesay 2. Bull, two years; one entry: W. Taylor’s Prince Ned 1. Bull, one year; three entries: W. Taylor’s Prince Ruby 1, W. Taylor’s Prince Edward 2, W. Jobnstone’u Carrington Duke 3. Cow, four years and over; eight entries: W. Johnson’s Springleigh Queen 1 and ch, W. G. Park 2 and 3. Heifer, three years; one entry! W. G. Park’s Mossrose 1.

Heifer, two years; four entries! W. Johnson’s Te Aute Lily VII. 1, W. G. Park 2, W. Taylor 3. Heifer, one year; six entries: W. Taylor’s Mentolini 1, W. G. Park 2, W. Johnstone 3.

PEDIGREE JERSEYS. Bull, three years and over; three entries; C. Day 1, W. J. Hall’s Starlight 11. 2. Bull, two years; five entries: R, G. Lewis’ Cutes Rezel Lad 1, W. J. Hall 2, Ruaku a Farm of Instruction Grannie’: Campanile Sultan 3, S. Cranch’s Knight Commander hj c. Bull, one year; six entries: W. J. Hall’s Lord Nelson 1, W. Scott’s Hon. Charm Torylish 2, W. J. Hall’s Jersey H. Bork 3, C. Day hj c. Cow or heifer, three years and over; two entries: A. E. Missen’s Queenie Sultane 1. Heifer, one year; eleven entries: F. C. Day’s Playful 1, C. Day 2 and 3, F. E. Ross hj c, F. C. Day c.

HOLSTEINS, Bull, three years or over; five entries; G. W. Luxton’s Golden Grace I, G. H. Gilling’s Cliflside Dairy Mentor 2, H. D. Bedford’s Cedric 11. 3.

Bull, one year; two entries: H. D. Bedford’s Johann Holstein Holm 1, G W. Whewell’s Baton Mooie de Kol 2.

One grade yearling Holstein bull; one entry: G. H. Gilling’s Romany Lad 1.

Cow or heifer, three years old, visibly in calf, four entries: G. W. Luxton’s Blossom 1 Mrs Bedford’s Heiress 2. Heifer, one year; seven entriess G. Whewell’s De Kol Tui 1, I. McNair’s 2, G. H. Gilling’s Ellen Lady 11. 3, G. Whewell’s De Kol Schnapps hj c, G. H. Gilling’s Te Ngulu Ladyc. PEDIGREE AYRSHIRES. Bull, three years and over; two entries: A. C. Hubbard’s Lord of the Isles 11. 1, J. and C. Walts 2. Bull, two years; three entries: J. and C. Waits’ Roy 1 and champion, F. C. Litchfield 2. Bull, one year; three entries: J. and C. Watts’ Prince George 1, F. C. Litchfield 2. Heifer, two years; four entries: J. and C. Watts’ Dairymaid 1, F. C. Litchfield 2 and 3. Heifer, one year; seven entries: A. C. Hubbard’s Countess Dot 1, F. C. Litchfield 2. GRADE SHORTHORN DAIRY CATTLE. Pen of three heifers, one year; one entry: J. C. Allen 1. Heifer, one year; three entries: G. H. Gilling 1, R. C. Smyth 2. RED LINCOLNS. Cow, any age; one entry: W. Taylor 1. Bull, one year; one entry: W. Taylor 1. GRADE SHORTHORNS. Cow, four years and over; four entries; R. T. Gilmour 1. Heifer, two years; two entries: J. Gordon’s Polly 1, W. Newell 2. PEDIGREE ANGUS. Bull, one year; two entries: J. C. Allen 1 and 2. Cow or heifer, three years and over; two entries: J, C. Allen 1 and

Heifer, two years; two entries: J. C. Allen 1 and 2. PEDIGREE HEREFORDS. Heifer, one year; two entries: J. C. Allen 1 and 2, FAT CATTLE. Fat ox; one entry: A. Orr 1. Fat bullock, four years or under; four entries: W. Newell 1, R. Reynolds 2. Pair fat steers; one entry: A. Orr 1. Fat steer, three years; three entries; E. Allen 1, J. C. Allen 2, A. Orr 3. Single fat steer; five entries: W. Newell 1, A. Orr 2. Pen of two steers, two years; five entries: A. Orr 1, R. Reynolds 2. Fat steer, two years; seven entries: J. D. P. Morgan 1, W. S. Allen 2. Fat cow, any age; three entries: J, D. P. Morgan 1, A. Orr 2. Fat heifer, three years and under; three entries: W. N. McCaw 1 ; A. J. Storey 2. Pen of two bullocks, most suitable for freezing: three entries: A. Orr 1, J. C. Allen 2. Single steer, suitable for freezing; five entries: A. Orr 1, W. Newell 2. Two store steer, one year; three entries: A. Orr 1, J. D. P. Morgan2.

Sheep. LINCOLNS. Ram, under 18 months; two entries: E. Barriball 1, 2 and champion. Two rams, under 18 months; one entry: E. Barriball 1. Ewe, any age, suckling lamb: two entries: E. Barriball 1, 2 and champion. Ewe, under 18 months; two entries: E. Baribrll 1 and 2, ENGLISH LEIcESTERS. Ram, 18 months and over; three entries: G. G aham 1, 2 and champion.

Horses — 1909 1910 1911 1912 Thoroughbreds ... 29 26 30 28 Roadsters, carriage horses, etc. 525 504 65G 738 Draughts 90 78 101 102 Total 644 698 787 868 Cattle— Pedigree Shorthorn 21 21 21 26 Red Lincoln — — 5 2 Grade Shorthorn ... 3<) 16 1 1 6 Pedigree Herefords 4 — 8 10 Pedigree Angus ... 10 11 1 8 Pedigree Jersey ... 35 35 21 45 Ayrshircs 22 30 10 26 Dairy 07 77 73 64 Holstein 9 9 26 34 Grade and other Cattle 4 5 — 8 Fat Cattle 48 35 30 43 Total 250 -39 213 272 Sheep — Lincoln 33 11 16 7 Leicester (English) 54 22 32 20 Romney Marsh ... 22 28 29 19 Shropshire 29 21 12 14 Southdown (8 9 14 14 Fat 97 98 102 112 Other Sheep It 14 12 Total 264 203 20 7 186 Pigs— Black Berkshire ... 25 27 19 25 Tamworth 21 15 15 7 Yorkshires 12 6 1.3 0 Black Devons 24 '2 9 5 Others 15 9 3 12 Total ... 97 &9 59 55