WANGANUI SHOW.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12630, 17 November 1910, Page 6

WANGANUI SHOW.

(Continued from Page 5.)

HORSES

From a numerical standpoint the horses at the present show are barely up to the average, though the quality In all the classes is undoubted. The young thoroughbreds shown are much above the average in conformation and breeding:, and the draughts, although few, are exceptionally good. The great strength of the horse classes this year, however, is in the hacks, hunters, and ponies which are unusually strong in all rlnsses. There is no doubt that the continuous importing and changing of thoroughbred sires in the district has been productive of an immense amount of improvement in the hacks and hunters in vogue nowadays, as the great majority of these show undoubted evidence of thoroughbred parent?qe. This, also-in a similar degree applies to the cobs and ponies, the best of v/uicb show a remarkable amount of substnnce without developing corresponding coarseness. .There.is,, however, an.auparont apathy on the part of studhorse owners towards the show ring which is somewhat difficult to understand, and which suggests that greater encouragement might with advantage be given the owners of bloodstock to bring their horses into the ring. As ji matter of fact, ifc would seem that the one-time enthusiasm of the horseowner was on the w.ane. Time was when the old-fashioned annual horse parade in every largo- town was an event anticipated alike by the general public and horse-owners for months Deforehand, and great interest and enthusiasm reigned as the long procession filed through the town. With the large number of first-class stud-book stallions, both thoroughbred and draught, that are located in the district from year to year, and the corresponding number of high-class young stock that fire known to be }n the district, it is strange indeed that these classes are not better filled.- The possibility of being beaten should not for a moment deter _ any fn\ rner who has good ani.mals if he takes a pride in them and is anything of a "sport,"- and the probability is that if more special attention and better inducements were given to owners, there would be much larger entries in future years. With regard "to the thoroughbreds it- would appear that a large liamber of owners realise

that notwithstanding the fact thiat their stallions have been better racehorses, and fire likely to beget better raeeliorsefc, they would probably be beaten in. the show ring by animals inferior in every way as racehorses, and sires of'-racehorses. •- but which might show some qualities in general conformation which the others do not, The sa'nie point applies with regard to Young thoroughbreds, as a show judge would probably show preference for' a youngster on general points that a. connoisseur on nctual racing conformation would not have at any price. This suggests thnt thpce might with advan^nao be different grades of thoroughbreds, as there are in actual facing horses whose conformation favours respectively sorin'tinc. staving, farrminft: etc.. or a combination of two -or all. Whatever the reason for the lack of purport in oouine oTnsses is, it isverv probable that a little more attention concentrated in this direction by the committee would have tf«e desired result. What is wanted is, instead of a fair entry of really good quality bloodstock as at present, a very large entry of high-cla^s horses, and this should not be by any means difficult of attainment.,, %. THOROUG^REDiI?^ " Although the thoroughbred classes this year are not so good numerically as last year, the deficiency is more' than made up in point of quality. The only entry in the class for stallions is Mr. Good's fine horse Maniopoto, by Soult—Lady Fisher, which was shown in excellent condition. He is a typical thoroughbred, bloodlike and full of quality, and would have been hard to beat in his class whatever the opposition. The two Nestor three-year-old fillies are also decidedly good sorts, the winner, Mrs. J. H. Nixon's Sedgevale, being - a particularly quality-looking filly. Among the two-year-olds, Messrs Russell and Bignell's colt Lord Lupin stands out conspicuously, showing excellent points all round, Mr. D. Mcßeth's Stepson filly being the better of the fillies, and Mr. G. F. Moore's bay colt Killarney, by KiJcheran—Miss Penelope, was in point of size and show condition, an easy first in the class for yearling colts, thought in the matter of conformation the others run him very close. Mr. G. M. Curries Soult—Grandeur colt is a more compact youngster, and a fine type" of thoroughbred, but does not fill the eyes as well as the winner, and the third prize winner.,. Mr. R. G Edwards' Combustion, by Bombardo— Combine, is not in the best of show condition, but in pc£nt of conformation he is all there. Being a very late foal he does not show to advantage Reside the more mature competitors, but he has splendid quarters, good legs, and Trill show to advantage as a two-year-eld. Mr. G. M. Curries beautiful filly Santhia, bj» Soult —St. Evelyn, was awarded the Warrengate special, and she is a fine type of the young thoroughbred. Mr. H. Y. Lethbridge's b. m. Famous was not seen in the best show order, but is a fine type of mare. The winner, Mr. H. B. Curtis' Largess (Seaton Delavel—Keepsake) is more qualitylooking, and was shown in fine condition. Considering, the very large number of thoroughbred stock bred in the Wanganui district every year, it is remarkable that so few are seen in the show ring, as the thoroughbred classes invariably attract a very great degree of public interest and attention. After all, it is not always the best show thoroughbreds that perform best on the racecourses, and there is no reason or detriment to owners in showing their thoroughbred stock, and by doing so they give the public a great amount of additional interest in the Show

Entire, four-years old and upwards—Mr. H. Good's blk. Maniapo+o, by Soult—Lady Fisher ]. 3-year-old Filly or Gelding—Mrs. J. H. Nixon's Sedgevale, ky Nestor— Ascot Vale 1, Mr. D. Cameron's Merry Girl, by Nestor—Merryanthus, 2. 2-year-old Colt—air. L. Bremer's Lord Lupin by Lupin 1. Two-year-old Filly or Colt —Mr. G. F. Moore's Killarney, by Kilcheran—Miss Penelope 1, Mr. G. M. Curries colt, by SoL.lt Grandeur 2, Mr. R. G. Edwards' Combustion, by Bombardo—Combine 3. Yearling Filly or Gelding—Mr. G. m! Curries Santhia 1, Miss Barbara Cameron's chestnut, by Renown, 2.

Mare, any age, foaled or to foal—Mr, H. B. Curtis' Largesse 1, Mr. H. V Lethbridge's Famous 2.

DRAUGHTS

In the classes for draugiits both quality and numbers were well represented, tne young stock being" a particularly good lot. Mr E. Short's entries were much in evidence, and they were brought forward in ideal show condition, looking particularly handsome in their green and yellow favours. Mr Hugh Campbell and Mr Donald Ross were also well to the fore on the prize-list, Prominent among the exhibits for outstanding quality was MrH Campbell's fine two-year-old filly Jean 11., which shows remarkable size and substance. She won at Hawke's Bay,

and should follow her Wanganui win with many other show prizes. Another that caught the eye was Mr E. Short's grand mare Lady Graceful, which scored a double first. She shows immense bone and power, with fine hair and good action, and is hard to fault. Mr James Taylor's gelding Prince, by Glenroy, another double first winner, is t.lso conspicuous for power and substance, and is built upon right lines. Mr Donald Ross's yearling filly Queenie by Knight of the Thistle is another K'iod one that is worthy of special notice.

Yearling Colt Entire—J. N. Harding's Baron Diamler 1, E. Short's Baron Bold 2, E. Short's Dominion 3. Yearling Filly or Gelding—Donald Ross's Queenie 1, G. F. Moore's

Duchess of Bancor 2, E. Short's entry

;3. Two-year-old Colt (entire) — ! Rhodes Bros.' Corban 1. Two-year-i old Filly or. Gelding—Hugh Camp- | bell's Jean II 1, H. Campbell's Lady ■ Marconi 2. Mare, four-year-old and j upwards—E. Short's Lady Alexander 1, E. Short's Harmeston Belle 2, Hugh Campbell's Flora Marconi 3. j Best all-round Filly or Mare—E. ! Short's Lady Graceful 1, E. Short's | Silloth Lady 2, H. Campbell's Flora Marconi 3. Mare, any age, to foal . before 31st Dec., or has foal at foot — E. Short's Lady Graceful 1, Darling 2 and Silloth Lady 3. Maro with foal at foot, both judged—E. Short's Silloth Lady 1, Darling 2. Draught Gelding, four-year-old and upwards —Jas. Taylor's Prince 1, Wanganui Borough's Mayor 2, Nugget 3.

COACHING CLASSES

There were four entries in the coachins; stallion class, and they were, on the whole, a really good lot. First prize was awarded to Mr J. H. Alderson's imported stallion Britain's Pride, a splendid type of utility horse. Mr W. Major's Jerbelski, by that well-known and popular sire of good roadsters Jersey, being placed second. The yearlings were fair, and the quality of the two-year-olds particularly good, Mr J. Robb's Kaiser being placed in front of Mr W. A. WilkieV thoroughbred Grandson ,_ by Stepson, out of the welknown prize-winner Lady Jewel. Entire, four years old and upwards—Mr. J. H. Alderson's Britain's Pride 1, Mr. W. Major's Jerbelski 2, Mr. Chas. Jefferson's Silver Spec 3. Three-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding —Mr. A. L. Satherley 1. Two-year-old Colt, Filly or Gelding—Mr. John Robb's Kaiser 1, Mr. W. A. Wilkie's Grandson 2. Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding—Mr. Isaac Jefferson's "Victor Hugo 1, Master F. Brandford's Sonny 2.

PONIES

The ponies this year are considerably above the average, both in number and quality, and the judges were very enthusiastic with regard to the merit of the entries. Mr H. E. Sutton's Two-Up, which won the first prize in* the class over 13.2 and under 14.2, ia a noticeably neat quality-looking mare that should win many prizes. Blue King, the prize pony stallion, is, also a fine stamp of pony. Another very noticeable pony is Mr P. H. Green's Billy, which won in the class for best riding pony up to 13st.

HACKS AND HUNTERS,

Some splendid animals were* shown in the classes for hacks and hunters. The majority of them showed evidences of thoroughbred strains, and, on the whole, they were an exceptionally stylish lot. Mr Chas. Gordon won in the class for remounts with his fine gelding a very classy hack, which later-won in the Gentlemen's Hunters Class from eight other typical hunters. Mi' N. F. Moore's Laaftefos won Messrs Paul and Co.'s prize for the best lady's hunter.

The driving competition, which Droved very interesting, was won by Mr W. K~. McLean and his neat chestnut cob Sandy.

The jumping competition was an outstanding feature .of the afternoon, and the displays of jumping and horsemanship, on the whole, were excellent.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES

Remount Mare or Gelding— Mr. Chas. Gordon's Aberdeen 1, G. McGregor's Mack 2, Mr. C. A. Banks' Chalice 3. General Purpose Farm Horse— Wanganui Borough's Jack. Entire Pony, 13.2 hands and under— Mr. F. B. Ryan's Blue King 1, Mr. Chas Lett's Gonville 2, Mr. D. P. Cullinane's Bonny Laddie 3. Entire Pony, 12 hands and under—Mr. R. Burnet's Kiltie 1, Mr. T. Hiroti's Volley 2. Pony Mare, over 13.2 and under 14.2—Master Geo. Sanderson's Topsy 1. Pony Mare, 13.2 and under—Messrs Rhodes Bros.' Pansy 1, Mr. R. Burnet's Dot 2, Mr. E. Eull's Dolly 3. Pony Mare or Gelding, over 13.2 and under 14.2, to be ridden—Mr. H. E. Sutton's Two Up 1, Miss J. Campbell's Lady Love 2. Mr. P. H. Green's Billy 3. Ladies' Hunters—N. F. Moore's Laatefos 1. Pair Ponies, 14.2 and under, to be driven—Mrs. D. H. Stevens' Paul j and Florence 1, Mrs. G. H. Brewer's Thunder and Lightning 2. Gent's Hunters—Mr. C. Gordon a Aberdeen 1, Mr. J. Bull's Riro atu 2, Mr. J. H. Russell's Nightmare 3. Best Riding Pony* over 14 and under 14.2 —P. H. Green's Billy 1, F. H. Jones' Vanity 2, Jas Brownlie's Tommy 3.

The- showing in the cattle pens is in all respects superior to that of last year. Perhaps the outstanding feature of this important department was the good condition of thei majority of the animals shown, due, no doubt, to the favourable season which pastoralists

have experienced. A remarkably good shotting is made in the fat cattle classes, and the judges had an exceedingly difficult task. Many relally beautiful -cattle were penned, the Herefords, however, predominating in the standard of condition. In this respect the Shorthorns suffered somewhat by comparison, lacking the bloom which was no noticeable in the case of the hardier Herefords. The latter, as a class, were not numerous, but their quality would be hard to beat. The class throughout was penned in beautiful condition, and ifc may bo doubted if the champion cow

could be excelled on any show ground in. Australasia. The Shorthorns, too, were numerically weak, but the entries included some very fine animals. The first prize aged bull, an English imported beast, was a spkmdid type of* the breed.. On the other hand, the aged cows were in poor condition. Reverting to the tats, it should b© stated that the judges were bound down to a stipulated weight, a fact which necessitated the rejection by them of a particularly fine pen of Herefords which both judges agreed, appeared to be over the prescribed weight. But, taking the class as a whole, they were satisfied that a finer range* of freezing cattle could not be found in the Dominion. The Hokteins were an exceptdoni r.lly fino lot, and several of the entries I were such as would - deserve special , niemtion in any show. The two-year j heifer only lost the championship owing J want of age, while the yearling heij fers, as a class, were considered by several competent judges to be elvon superior to the fine show at Palmerston North. The Ayreshires showed improvement on last year both in number and quality, and the section as a whole was.better than has been seen hero for several years. Wanganui is not regarded as a strong Jersey centre, but this year a consideirablo improvement has been made both in the number of entries and the quality of the stock •shown. There was practically no competition in the Pollcd-Angus section. Just here it may bo of interest to men- : tioiT that some local cattle exhibitors aro apt to suffer by reason of the fact that theii1 stuck has not been trained to lead. It in almost impossible for a judge to do justice to an animal that will not suffer itself to be loci for inspection. On the whole the display of ■cattle is a highly creditable one. As one visiting farmer remarked, "Your cattlo classes. Avith the 'exception of, perhaps, the Jerseys and Ayreshires,.,is far ana awnv ahead-of anything I have seen. I will say, however, that the Jerseys and Ayreshires at Palmerston were the best I have seen in New Zealand." Several exhibitors expressed their appreciation of the change made this year in the system of judging the dairy stock, i.e., by entrusting the section to the combined judgment of the judges of the Holstein, Ayreshire and Jersey elaf»es._ This is regarded as a distinct step in advance, but one interested exhibitor expressed the opinion that a still further improvement would be achieved werel the Association to appoint one competent and independent man, preferably not a specialist in any particular breed, but ' possessed of a thorough knowledge of ■ crossbred stock. What the dairy j farmer wants to know, said this roan, is how to eret the most profitable cow, and, by the way. in this connection, it would be a good idea to devote ! some attention to what might be j called general utility classes for crossbred dairy cattle. HERFFORDS. (Judge: E. B. Cox, Esq., Rata-o-rangi). Bull, any age—E. Short's Crusader Ist and Champion. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1.910 —G. F. Moore 1, 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1908 —G. F. "Moore 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1909— G. F. Moore 1 and 2. Cow, with Calf at foot—G. F. Moore's Lydia Ist and Champion. SHORTHORN. Bull, of any age—R. B. Hamilton's Fairfield Duke Ist and Champion. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1909— R. B. Hamilton's Manawapau Duke 9th 1, Manapau Duke 10th 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1908 —J.. McGregor 1 and 2. Cow with calf at foot, has calved in 12 months, or in calf—Moore Bros. 1, Fred Moore 2. . POLLED ANGUS. Bull, of any age—C. G. Russell's Barber Ist and Champion. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1908— Fred Moore's Martin. 1 . Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1907—Fred Moore's Mac. Cow, with calf at foot, or calved 12 months —Fred Moore's Gipsy. •; . HOLSTEINS. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1908— John Donald 1. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1909—W. J. Lovelock,!. Heifer, calved since July i^ 1908—-.-John Donald 1, 2 and*': 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 190 r9—John Donald 1, 2 and 3, W. J. Lovelock v.h.c. Bull, any age—W. J. Lovelock's Cliffside Laddie Ist and Champion. Cow, with calf at foot—W. J. Lovelock 1.

AYRSHIRE

Bull, any age—W. H. Came .1, D. Buchanan 2. Bull, calved since July 1. 1907—Slack Bros 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1908---Slack Bros 1, W. P. Harre 2, R. Ross 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1909—David Buchanan 1, Slack Bros. 2, David Buchanan 3, W. P. Harro v.h.c, R. Ross hie. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1907— Slack Bros 1, D. Buchanan 2, W. P. Harre 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1908—D. Buchanan 1, Slack Bros 2, W. P. Harre 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 19 09 —Slack Bros 1, D. Buchanan 2, W. P. Harre 3. Cow with Calf at foot —D. Buchanan 1, Slack Bros 2, W. P. Harre 3.

JERSEY

(Judge: E. Eagle, Esq., Belvedere)

Bull, any age—Mrs. J. H. Nixon 1, G. C. B. Harper 2, H. M. Downs 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1907— R. J. Linn's Mabel's Dairyman Ist and "Champion, G. C. B. Harper 2, H. M. Downs 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1908 —P. J. Petersen 1, Mrs. J; IH. Nixon 2, Frank Bristol 3. Bull, calved July 1, 1909—Mrs. J. H. Nixon 1, L. E. Carrel 2, Mrs. J. H. Nixon 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 19 07—P. J. Peterson 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1909 —R. J. Linn 1, Jas Porter 2, Mrs. J. H. Nixon 3. Heifer, calved since July. 1, 1909— Mrs. J. H. Nixon 1, Robert Hughes 2. Cow with Calf at foot—■ R. J. Linn's fawn Rita Ist and Champion, T. Barnes 2, D. Sargeant 3.

DAIRY COWS

Pen 2 Dairy Heifers, crossbred, calved since July 1, 1908—W. J. Basson 1, John Wilson 2, A. Allison 3, C. Duncan v.h.c.

FAT STOCK. (Judge: Hugh Gillies Esq., Palmerston North). Pen 3 Fat Steers, calved since July 1, 190 9—G. F. Moore 1 and 2, Moore Bros 3. Best Pen 3 Fat Steers, calved since July 1, 190 B—Thos.8 —Thos. Duncan 1, G. F. .Moore 2 and 3. Pen 3 Fat Bullocks, calved since July 1, 1907— G. F. Moore 3 and 2, J. and R. B. Wyley 3. Pen 2 Fat Bullocks, calved since July 1, 19 07, suitable for freezing—Moore Bros 1, G. F. Moore 2, G. H. Handley 3, G. F. Moore v.h.c, G. H. Handley h.c. Pen 2 Fat Bullocks, calved since July, 1906 —G. F. Moore 1 and 2. Pen 2 Fat Bullocks, any age— G. F. Moore 1 and 2. One Fat Bullock, any age— G. F. Moore 1 and 2, J. Jardine 3. One Fat Bullock, calved since July 1, 1907 —G. F. Moore 1, Thos. Duncan 2, G. F. Moore 3. One Fat Bullock, Shorthorn, calved since July 1, 1907 —Moore Bros. 1, Thos. Duncan. 2. Best Fat Cow, any age—G." P. Moore 1 and 2, Donald Ross 3. Best Fat Heifer, calved since July 1, 1907— G.

F. Moore 1 and 2, Moore Bros 3. Pen 2 Fat Heifers, calved since July l t 1907 —Mr. G. F. Moore 1 and 2, Moore Bros. 3.

THE SHEEP CLASSES.

The sheep classes as a whole were fair, both as to number and quality, though some improvement might be shown in both respects. The fat lambs were the best ever seen on the ground, and were equal to anything that could be shown in New Zealand. The competition was very keen, and the Judge had great difficulty in making distinctions. The freezing wethers and fat sheep were also good sections. In this connection that the Association has departed from its custom of killing in the ground. The pens were judged yesterday and the sheep will be killed at the freezing works and the carcases sent Home to be judged. This will add an element of speculation to. the competition, as it may happen that the sheep placed first while alive in the pens will occupy a different position in the judgment of the man who has to judge

the carcase. The committee consider

! that this is the proper course to i adopt with regard to export mutton, ! as it is in the last resort the appear- : ance and quality of the carcase that i fixes the value. The old procedure ! is. however, adopted so far as the freezing lambs are concerned, so that the awards made yesterday will stand. Nevertheless, quite a number of experienced sheep men are of

opinion that the same course should

be followed with the lambs as with the freezing sheep. As to the different breeds, the Lincolns as usual, • predominate in the local pens. The quality of the sheep penned this year !is quite up to the usual standard. I The principal honours fell to Mr.'Wyj bourne, of Whenuakura, who, though . beaten at Palmerston by Mr. Perry, I proved again that he owns one of the best Lincoln flocks in the Dominion. This is, in a large measure, demonstrated by the fact that Mr. Perry's sheep carried off the palm at Christchurch whither they were sent after their Manawatu victory. The Romneys were quite as numerous as they have been in some previous years, but the quality of the animals penned was not discreditable. The Southdowns, on the other hand, made a very good showing, and the Shropshires were rather more to the fore than, has hitherto been the case. So far the Ryelands are a breed which have only been established by one man in this district, Mr. Fred Moore, and for some reason they do not seem to appeal to the popular fancy. Coming to the Corriedales, a fair entry was shown, and competent judges were practically unanimous in proclaiming them a breed' that must come to the front, particularly in" some of our rough back country, owing to their hardy condition and their mutton and wool-giving qualities, their wool at the present time bringing nearly as much as some of the best merino. ; The English Leicesters constituted a fair class, but the Border Leicesters were not up to their usual standard. O,n the whole, the j sheep classes this year, with the exception of the Lincolns, bore evidence of being capable improvement in some respects.. Last year, for-the first time, the Association departed j. from its practice of providing sections for farmers' sheep, and again this year/ no such classes were catalogued. This, surely, is a mistake. In former years, when these sheep were provided for, the prizes were always taken by men with pure-bred sheep, and this, possibly, accounted for the discontinuance of the classes; [ But this objection could easily be met jby adopting a system limiting the | competition to all farmers who do not breed pure strains. The aim of the Show should be to secure the best possible representation, and the capabilities of the pastures of the district, and of the enterprise of the men on the land. The purebred is of course, the back-bone of all flocks, and it is essential that the purebred classes^ should remain , th,e dominant >'feature; of%he live stock 'classes; but if we are to have in the Show pens a reliable and adequate demonstration j of the pastoral products of the dis- j trict we must make some reasonable provision for farmers' classes^

SOUTH DOWN. (Judge—H. Pannett, Esq., Springston). Ram, over 30 mos.—Ellis Bros 1 and' 2 and Champion; S. R. Lancas* ter 3. Ram, over 18 months and under —Ellis Bros. 1, S. R. Lancaster 2; Ellis Bros 3; S. R. Lancaster c. Two Rams, 18 months and under— Ellis Bros. 1 and 2; S. R. Lancaster. 3. Ewe, 18 months and under— Ellis Bros. 1 and 2; S. R. Lancaster 3. Two Ewes, 18 months and under —Ellis Bros.' 1 and 2; S. R. Lancaster 3. Ewe and Lamb, over 18 mos. and under 30 months—Ellis Bros 1 and 2. Two Ewes and Lambs, over 18 months and under 30 months—S. R. Lancaster 1. Ewe and Lamb, over 30 months —Ellis Bros. 1 and Champion; S. R. Lancaster 2. Two Ewes and Lambs, over 30 months—Ellis Bros. l. " I

SHROPSHIRE DOWN. (Judge H. Pannett.). Ram, over 30 months—J. R. Corrlgan 1 and 2, Geo. Marshall 3. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 mos.— J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. Ram, 18 months and under—-J. R. Corrigan 1, G. Marshall 2. Two Rams, 18 mos. and under,-: —J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 months and under—G. Mar- ] shall 1. Ewe and Lamb, over 18 months and under 30 months— G. Marshall 1, J. R. Corrigan 2 and 3. Ewe and Lamb, over 30 months-^-J. R. Corrigan 1 and 2 and Champion, G. Marshall 3. Two Ewes and Lambs, over 30 months—J. R. Corrigan 1.

ENGLISH LEICESTER. (Judge: J. McCrostie, Esq., Spar Bush). Ram, over 30 months—R. Bremer 1, S. R. Lancaster 2, J. R. Corrigan 3. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months —R. Bremer 1, 2 and Champion, S. R. Lancaster 3. Ram, 18 months and under—S. R. Lancaster 1, R. Bremer 2 and 3. Two Rams, 18 months and under —S. R. Lancaster 1, R. Bremer 2 and 3rd. Ewe, 18 months and under—S. R. Lancaster 1 and 2. Two Ewes, 18 months and under—S. R. Lancaster. Ewe and Lamb, over 30 months—S. P, Lancaster Ist and Champion, Messrs Fernie Bros 2. Two Ewes and Lambs, over 30 months—S. R. Lancaster 1.

BORDER LEICESTER. (lii Pull Wool). (Judge: J. McG'rostie, Spar Bush). Ram, over 30 months —Jos. Dowthwaite 1 and Champion, J. R. Corrigan 2. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months—Jos. Dowthwaite 1, J. R. Corrigan 2, J. Handley 3. Ram, 18 months and under— Jos. Dowthwaite 1, J. R. Corrigan 2 and 3. Two Rams, 18 months and under —Jos. Dowthwaite 1, J. R. Corrigan 2, John Gibson 3. Ewe, 18 months

and under —Jos. Dowthwaite 1, John Gibson 2 and 3. Two Ewes, 18 mos. ana under —Jos. Dowthwaite 1, John Gibson 2. Ewe and Lamb, over 18 months and under 30 months —Jos. Dowthorpe Ist and Champion.

RYELANDS. (Judge: H. Pannett, Esq.)

Ram, over 30 months —C. G. Russell 1. Ewe, 18 months and under — Fred Moore 1 and 2. Two Ewes, 18 months and under —F. Moore 1. Ewe and Lamb, over 18 and under 30 months —Fred Moore 1 and 2. Two Ewes and Lambs, over 18 and under 30 months —F. Moore I. "Ewe and Lamb, over 30 months —Fred Moore 1. Two Ewes and Lambs, over 30 months—Fred Moore 1.

LINCOLN. (Judge: H. Campbell Esq., Havelock).

Ram, over 30 months —W. H. Wybourne 1, 2, and 3. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months —W. H. Wybourne 1, 2 and 3. Ram, 18 months and under—W. H. Wybourne 1, 2 and 3. 2 sßams, 18 months and under —W. H. Wybourne 1, 2 and 3. Ewe, 18 months and under—W. H. Wybourno 1, 2, and 3. 2 Ewes, 18 months and under- —W. H. Wybourne 1, 2, and. 3. Ewe and Lamb, over 18 months and under 30 months —W. H. Wybourne 1 and 2. 2 Ewes and Lambs, over 18 months and under 30 months —W. H. Wybourne 1 and 2. Ewe and Lamb, over 30 months —W. H. Wybourne 1, 2 and 3. 2 Ewes and Lambs, over 30 months —W. H. Wybourno 1 and 2.

ROVtNEY MARSH. (Judge: G. N. Hunt, Esq., Wakefield).

Ram, over 30 months —Wm. Gibson 1. Ram, over 18 months rand under 30 months—Wm. Gibson land 2. Ram, 18 months and under— Wm. Gibson 1, 2, and 3. Two Rams, 18 months and under-—Wm. Gibson 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 month and under —Wm. Gibson 1. and 2. Two Ewes, 18 months and under—Wm. Gibson 1 and 2.

CORRIEDALES

Ram, over 30 months —John Gibson 1 and Champion, Fernie Bros 2, John Gibson v.h.c, Fernie Bros. c. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months —Fernie Bros. 1, John Gibson 2. Ram, 18 months and' under —John Gibson 1 and 2. 2 Rams, 18 months and under —John Gibson 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 months and under —J. Gibson 1 and 2, Fernie Bros 3. Two Ev, r33, 18 months and under —J. Gibson 1 and 2, Fernie Bros 3. Ewe and lamb, over 18 months and under 30 months —Fernie Bros 1 and 2. Two Ewes and lambs, over 30 mos. —Fernie Bros. 1 and 2.

FAT SHEEP,

Five fat wethers, Down or Down crosses (shorn) to be killed, best adapted for freezing, 55 to" 701bs hot weight—G. F. Moore 1. Five fat wethers, Lincoln Romney, Leicester, or Merino cross (shorn) to be killed. Best adapted for freezing; 55 to 70 lbs hot weight.—Moore Bros 1, G. F. Moore 2, Moore Bros 3. ' Five fat wethers, any breed, any age (shorn) —J. R. Corrigan h.e. Five fat ewes, any breed, any age (shorn) —Geo. Marshall 1, Jas. Allison 2. Five fat hoggets (shorn) —G. F. Moore 1. Five fat lambs, long woolled, most suitable for freezing—Alfred Burnett land 2, J. Handley 3. Five fat hoggets wethers (shorn); —G. F. Moore 1. Five fat lambs, Down or Down crosses, most suitable for freezing— G. H. Handley 1. G. F. Moore 2, G. H. Handley 3, G. F. Moore v.h.c, R. B. Taylor h.c.

PIGS

Pigs never form a large section of the Wanganui show, and this year is no exception to .the rule. The entries aTe not large, > and competition -is absent, the different breeus being each shown by one exhibitor. At the same time, though, competition is absent, quality is present, the judge, Mr. Batehelor, commenting favourably "on the animals. The Berkshires are a fine lot, in fact they would be hard to beat anywhere. Mr. Albert Board's curly coated Lincoln is a fine type of the breed, but unfortunately he is the only exhibit. Black Devons are a fine class, f specially the prize boar. This animal is>a veritable monster, a fact which interested the public more than anything else. BERKSHIRE. Boar, over 12 months.—J. R. Sellers' Showman, 1 and champion. Boar, over 6 months and under 12 months. — J. Allison 1 and 2. Breeding Sow, in pig.—J. R. Sellers 1 and 2 and champion, Breeders' Gazette. Sow, 6 months and under.—J. R, Sellers 1 and 2 YORKSHIRE. Boar, over 12 months.—P. J Small, 1 and champion. Boar, 6 months and under.—P. J. Small 1. Breeding Sow in Pig.—P. J- .Small,- 1 and champion. Sow, 6 months and under.—P J Small. LARGE BLACK. Boar, over 12 months.—Mrs. Weekes 1 and chnrnpron. Boar, 6 months and ynder.—Mrs AVeekes 1 and 2. Breeding Sow, in Pig.—Mrs. Weekes, 1 and champion. Sow, ft" months and under—F1. Burson 1. ANY .OTHER BREED NOT PREVIOUSLY ENUMERATED. Boar Any Age—Albert Q. Board 1 nna champion.

GRAIN

Best sample milling wheat—Mr. Alf. Burnett.(Tuscan) 1,-Mr. Alf. Burnett (.Marshall's White) 2. Best slimple seed wheat—Mr Alf. Burnett 1 and 2.

WOOL. Steward: A. Burnett, Esq. Judge: J. Cahill, Esq. Lincoln Ram, 1 fleece—Allan Cameron 1. Lincoln Ewe, 2 fleeces— Alfred Burnett 1, Allan Cameron 2. Leicester Ewe (English) 2 fleeces— Jas. Allison 1. Down Ewe, 2 fleeces —Jas. Allison 1. Romney Ram, 1 fleece—W. F. Jacob .1 and 2. Romney Ewe, 2 fleeces—W. F. Jacob J and 2. Romney Ewe (wet), 3 fleeces W.- F. Jacob 1, H. A. Lambert 2. Any crossbred ewe, 2 fleeces— Fred Moore 1.

PRODUCE. Judge.— R. Cock, Esq mouth)

(New Ply-

Stewards—Messrs G. Smith (chief) J. H. Morgan, R. Scott, H. Hall, E. P. Gibson. W. Cummins Jun., Bert Willis. J. H. T. Wickham, H. J. Schroder, Graham Armstrong. Best Exhibit of This Season's Potatoes, one variety (18 entries).—D. Sargeant 1, 11. Mnrdon 2, C. D. MncNeil 3. - Bast, Exhibit This Season Potatoes, 3 varieties: G. Smith 1, C. D. MacNeil 2, J. H. Morgan 3. Best lib of Separator or Non-separator Butter: E. Barrett 1, Mrs A. J. Parkes 2, Mrs T. S. Bristol 3. E. Barrett v.h.c. Powdered Butter: Mrs T. S. Bristol 1, Mrs Brown 2, E. Barrett 3.

COMPETITIONS

Gent's Driving—W. K. McLean's Sandy 1, H. A. Mainwaring's Daphne 2, Miss J. Campbell's The Aristocrat 3.

Hunters' Leaping.—J. R. McDonald's Betrayer 1, H. C. Hartley's Vendetta 2, Rupert Morrison's Weary Bill 3.

Ladies' Leaping—-J. R. McDonald's Betrayer 1, Miss Ada Nixon's King John 2, J. Lourie's Scout 3. Fourteen tries.

Pony Leaning.—Master John Duncan's Tiny I, R. Burnet's Lady Lee 2, Miss Queenie Nixon's Surprise 3. Six entries.

Pony Leaping, under " 14.2. —Jas. Campbell's Pickpocket 11. i, Miss Queenie Nixon's Surprise 2, K. Burnet's Lady Lee 3. Seven entries.

CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Following are the Championships awarded yesterday:—■ CATTLE. Ayrshire Bull, any age—D. Buchanan's Rajah (reserve champion). Ayrshire Bull, calved since July, 1908—Slack Bros.' Young Baron. Jersey Bull, Calved since July, 1907 R. J. Linn's Mabel's Dairyman. Jersey Cow, with calf or in calf— R* J. "Linn's Rita. Shorthorn Bull,' of any age—R. B. Hamilton's Fairfleld Duke. Polled Angus Bull, of any age—C. G. Russell's Barber. .-'.. Holstein Bull, of any age—W. J. Lovelock's Cliffside Laddie. Hereford Bull, any age—E. Short's Crusader. Hereford Cow with calf, or in calf —G. F. Moore's Lydia 9th. Holstein Cow, in calf, or has calved in past 12 months —W. J. Lovelock's Lady Melba. Ayrshire Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1907 —Slack Bros' Fancy. Jersey Bull, calved since July 1, 1908—P. J. Petersen's Rainbow (reserve champion). Jersey Heifer, calved .since July 1, 1907 —p. J. Petersen's Daisy Fancy (reserve champion).

SHEEP. South.Down Ram, 'over 30 months —Ellis ißros., Champion and Champion Shield.

South Down, Ewe and Lamb, over 30- months —Ellis Bros. Shropshire . Down Ram, over 30 months—J. R. Cbrrigan. Shropshire Down Ewe and Lamb, over 30 months—J. R. Gorrigan. \ Corriedale Ram, over 30 months-^^^ John Gibson. Corriedale, Ewe and Lamb, over IS months and under 30 months—Fernie Bros. Border Leicester Ram, over 30 months —Mr. Jos. Dowthwaite. Lincoln Ewe and. Lamb, over 30 months—W. H. Wybourne. Lincoln Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months—W. H. Wybourne. English Leicester, ewe and lamb, over 30 months—S. R. Lancaster. % Lincoln Ram, over 18 months—W. H. Wybourne. Border Leicester, ewe and lamb, over 18 months and under 30 months —Mr. Jos. Dowthwaite. Engiish Leicester Ram, over IS months and under 30 months—Mi\ R. Brenier. Ryelands, Ram, over 30 months— ■> C. G/ Russell. Ryelands, Ewe, 18 months and under —Fred Moore. PIGS. Berkshire Boar—J. H. Sellers' Showman. Berkshire Breeding Sow, in pig—»^ J. H. Sellers' Breeders' Gazette. Yorkshire Boar—P| J. Small. Yorkshire Sow, in pig—P. J. Small. Large Black Pig, Boar— Mrs* Weekes. Large Black Breeding Sow, in pig—Mrs. Weekes. Other Breeds, Boar- —Albert Board.. (Balance of Report will be found in Supplement.)