FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SHOW.
WAIKATO A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.
OFFICIALS. Patrons : Messrs W. 11. Ilcrries, M.H.K., P. W. Lang, Alex. Aitkin, John McCaw, N. I. Hunt and Julm Gordon. I'asT Presidents: Messrs Jas..lluuie, John l'isher, I. Coates, Jos. Barugh and John Gordon. I'rksidenT: Mr Jos. Barugh. Vice-I'r KSIDKnt : Mr U.S. Hawkins. Generaf, Committee : Messrs John Gordon, John Knight, Isaac Coates, \Y. G. Park, K. Ji. Cox, C. Day, T. Hinton, Sam. Steele, I*\ J. Marshall, K. C. Shepherd, Robt. A. Larney, John Clarkin, R. J. Paul 1, John C.Allen, F. R. Seildon, John Primrose, Arthur Store}, A. H. Waring, G. Runciman, M. G. Farrer! Wm. Newell, R. 1). Duxfield, J. \V» Anderson, F. Quin, W. Chittv, Alf. H. Storey, R. Dodd, Allen Bell, Wm. Dibble, Tlios. Powell. Supplementary Committkk: Messrs Donald McKinnon, \V. N. Sturges, A. Bowler, F. McGovern, John Allen, John Smith' Thos. Martin, Jas. Riddell, Thos. Paterson. Executive Committkk: Messrs Jos. Barugh (President), H. S. Hawkins (Vice-President), John Gordon, I. Coates, Allen Bell, E. B. Cox, A. 11. Waring, Thos. Hinton, M. G.' l'arrer! Secretary: Mr Arthur J. Smith! Treasurer : Mr Jos. Barugh. Favoured with delightful weat'.ier on both davs, the fifteenth annual show of the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association, on Thursday and yesterday passed off most successfully. Fears were entertained on Thursday night that the pleasure and success of People's Day would be marred by rain. After a perfect dav, the night was overcast, and towards midnight rain fell heavily. This served but to lay the dust, however, and to cool the earth, for yesterday morning broke fine, though overcast. As the day wore on the clouds moved off, and veritable " King's weather" prevailed. Judging was commenced at io o'clock on the morning of the first day, and before evening the judges had made substantial headway with tlieir formidable task, the live stock exhibits being practically completed. Since last show a wise expenditure has been made in various directions on the ground. The drainage has been greatly improved, but the perfection of the system, happily, was not demonstrated. It is tolerably certain, however, that in future years shows may loe held on the Claudc-lamls grounds even in wet weather with a fair degree of comfort, as there is no fear of the ground becoming sodden under foot. As usual, the great fixture of the Waikato attracted large crowds to Hamilton, the influx commencing on Wednesday evening. Many arrived from other districts during Thursday, and helped to swell the attendance on judges' Day. The hotel and other accommodation of the town was severely taxed to put up the visitors, and on Thursday evening the streets presented an animated appearance, being thronged til! a late hour by gay and laughing crowds. The various places of entertainment open were well patronised, and many of the side showmen, itinerant musicians and peripatetic vendors of cheap jewellerv and other trifles sought to augment their'show takings by erecting their stands and planting their instruments of music in the streets. The attendance on the first dav was considerably larger than on the corresponding day of last year, evidencing an increasing interest in the serious side of the show. The judging in some cases was the subject of criticism on the part of exhibitors, but this is uuavoidabe, as with different judges each year, with different fancies of type, animals which took the judge's eye one year may not be noticed at the following show, although perhaps of merit equal to that of the prize winner, but of a slightly different type. On the whole, however, exhibitors loyally accepted the judges' ultimatums,'and harmony reigned. Ihe number of side shows competing for the public favour was in excess of that of previous years, and their proprietors appeared to drive a brisk trade. The luncheon booth was in the hands of Mr J. W. Speight, ,of Hamilton. Mr Speight also had charge of the stewards' luncheon. Messrs Tidd and Stanton had the refreshment tent, and the licensed booth was in the hands of Mr J. Molloy ofWaiuku. The Hamilton branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union watched the interests of absent-minded visitors by receiving lost baggage into their safe custody oil both days. The arrangements made by the Railway Department for the conveyance of both stock and jiassengers to the ground were very complete, and notwithstanding the heavy strain entailed on the staff, the trains ran well up to time and without a hitch. A line of 'buses plied contii uously on both days from Victoria-street to the ground, conveying hundreds to the Show. Soon after the gates were opened yesterday, the grounds commenced to fill rapidly and by noon were thronged by a large concourse of people, who occupied the few hours till the ring events commenced in examining the stands. The attendance continued to swell, until about 2 o'clock over eight thousand people were 011 the ground. The sum taken at the gates was a marked advance 011 last year's receipts. The crowd was a most orderly and good-humoured one, and only 011 one or two occasions were the police, who were present in force, called on to repress displays of over exuberant spirits. Only one arrest—for drunkenness—was made during the day. The Hamilton Municipal Band was present throughout the day, and under the baton of Conductor Booth discoursed a most enlivening programme. I he ring events created much interest. The jumping was excellent, and the volunteer events, which were taken part 111 by a larje number, were especially interesting. The Secretary of the Association, Mr Arthur J, Smith, was kept exceedingly busy througho.it both davs of the Show, and much of the success that attended it must be attributed to his untiring devotion to duly. He was assisted by Mr W. 11. Paul. The pressmen who present have nothing but expressions of gratitude to the Press Steward, Mr J. A. Hood Orde, himself a former member of the Fourth Estate, who attended to their wants most assiduously, and greatly lightened their labours. As will be seen from the detailed description of the stock that follows, there was lio{ much to complain of as regarded quality. Mr W. Taylor, as usual, greatly depleted the supply of awards in draught horses and shorthorn cattle, while among other successful competitors, who have made a more recent entry into the show ring, a great improvement was noticeable. The main feature of the afternoon was til," parade, which was the finest ever witnessed In 'h<' arena. Led by the Band, who occupied « ''rag the prize winning entries in the liuue .un> "Ut classes, together with those competing 111 leaping events, went .several times round the ring. The number of entries this year constitutes a record in the history of the Asj ax'iation. The total of 92s in all classes | exceeds 1 ha; of last year by 92. In some of the principal .: :b>'re is a slight drop as compared with'last jtui. The following tables show the respective; entries of 1904, 1905 and 1906 in the horse, cattle, sheep and pig sections : HORSES.-
There was a satisfactory increase in the . number of exhibits in the Home liitlus. I tries and Miscellaneous sections.
THE OFFICIAL LUNCHEON. Following time-honoured custom the judges were entertained at luncheon on both days, in the committee luncheon room run by Mr W.J. Speight. On the second day a few short speeches were delivered, the president of the Waikato Association (Mr Jos. Barugh) presiding. Mr R. Dick, (vice-president of the Auckland A. and I'. Association) and Mr F. W. Lang, ex-M.H.R., occupied seats at the judges' table. After the loyal toast had been honoured, Mr Barugh, in proposing the health of the judges, expressed the thanks of the Association and of exhibitors generally for the painstaking way in which their important and arduous duties had been carried out. Mr Lanauze (Napier) responding, said the face of the country had greatly changed since he was first here, 20 years ago. When travelling to the Cambridge horse sales two months back he had noticed how the land had improved. There was some very good stock in the show. In the cattle and sheep he judged were some good specimens, but he would have wished for more competition in Lincolns. Mr Cameron (Bulls) characterised the stock he judged as excellent. Regarding the riding, especially that of the ladies, he said it could not be excelled anywhere in New Zealand. Mr Luxford (Palmerston North) was greatly struck with the improvement in the Show during the past live years. No dairy stock could be found to outrival what he had seen there. Mr Hector Booth (FeiUling), said that this, his first visit here, had impressed him as to the capabilies of the country, and the stock was some of the best he had ever seen. The large fat bullock was, he affirmed, the largest in New Zealand at the present time. As regards Downs, he found they had not yet got the hold they would have in Waikato, but taken all round [the sheep he judged were capital. Southdowns and Shropshires were good in quality, but there was wanting more competition. Messrs W. Scott (Thames) and Thos. Wells (Cambridge), also spoke as judges in the Home Industries section. Their remarks were laudatory as regards plain cooking and dairy produce. HORSES. To take the horse classes all round they were disappointing and neither the quality nor the number of exhibits, in some cases, were quite what the leading horse centre of the colony could have shown. Indeed, in one or two classes, dozens of better animals maybe seen in daily use by farmers, which are far superior to anything in the show ring. In other classes again both the number of exhibits and the quality were really good and quite representative of their class in Waikato. The condition of a number of the horses shown was not quite up to show standard, but this mav be attributed to the fact that most farmers are so busy at this season of the year that show animals get small attention from some owners. The number of draught horse entries was small, but some good animals faced the judge. Mr Win. Taylor, as usual, was an exhibitor, and lie gained the first and championship in the entire class, with a fine four-year-old which is new to Waikato, but the Government Experimental Farm was a close runner-up with their six-year-old imported horse Resolution and probably the judge's verdict would have been different but for the fact that the latter is 011 the small side, though possessing splendid bone and action. A fine yearling draught colt by Gallant Ben was awarded a well-deserved first in both the class for colts and also for being the best yearling draught in the ring, in addition to a special prize given by -Mr F. Marshall. Farm horses were poorly represented only one farmer taking tile trouble to show, but he was rewarded bv beating a team shown by a local carrying firm. In the class for best milk delivery turnout only one entry faced the judge, and it is a peculiar fact that this, which should be one of the strongest classes in Waikato is not supported by farmers. Another class which was weak from want of support by owners was that for single buggy horse, and although four exhibits faced the judge it must be admitted that there are many better animals to be seen driven in the town every day by our farming friends. In the class for best tradesman's turnout some very creditable teams entered the ring and Mr J. A. Brind's little mare gained the red ribbon, with a serviceable pair yoked to a stylish four-wheeler owned by Mr 11. J. Ashby second. Mr F. C- Hand's Doctor got the first prize for being the best buggy horse under 15 2 and a neat mare owned by Mr W. 11. Knock gained second place. This was a strong class and a credit to any district. Cobs and ponies were select though few and a pair of grevs displaying careful training, shown by Mr M. A. Elis and bearing the striking names of Brandy and Soda, would be hard to beat in their class anywhere. Weight-carrying hacks up to 15 stone were a fine lot of horses and creditable to the district, the judge evidently being at a loss for some time to place them but Mr J. L.S.Richardson, of Cambridge, eventually claimed first prize with Mr J. Knight's horse second and Mr F. R. Seddon's stylish brown displaying the hachney breed, highly commended. 111 the 13 stone hacks there was good competition, 17 entering the ring and some of the exhibits were as nice a lot of hackneys as one could wish to see, but were possibly on the light side for the weight. One owned and ridden by Mr W. E. Clark, of Newstead, showing beautiful quality from its well shaped head to its heels, was awarded the red ribbon, Mr 11. Brindle gaining second and Mr G. A. Ilurd-Wood third place, Hacks up to 11 stone must also lie counted a strong class and it is gratifying to be able to state that Waikato is holding its own as a breeding place for light horses of all descriptions. CATTLE. Pedigree shorthorns were shown in numbers by the principal breeders of the district and without flattery it may be safely said that the stock shown under this class was as fine a lot of the Prince of breeds, ua one could wish to see and were a credit to both the ownerß and the Waikato. As usual Mr Taylor, of Grec-n----hill stud farm, was a large exhibitor, and secured the first and championship prizes with his dark roan imported lull, Master of Ruddiagton 11. Somi of the yearling bulls exhibited by Mr Taylor showed no lack of the qualities of the older animals, and the shorthorn is likely to hold its own as the principal general purpose breed of catt'e in a district which has proved itself bo admirably adapted for both beef and butter products. For tho first and championship cow or heifer, the Government's Ruaknra farm obtained the prizes and it is pleasing to note that tho cow bred by the Agricultural Department was without doubt a beautiful specimen of tho shorthorn. Mr VV. G. Park, of Cambridge, who is carrying on th«once famous Roto-o-rangi herd, obtained tho first prize for 2 year-old heifers, in a strong class, and Mr Win. I'aylor carried tho ro i ribbon in yearling heifers in aaoMier strong class, auy of which were worthy of a pri v ». Grade shorthorns wore well 1 eprtmeuied, and nuny of tlio animals shown under this class were probably eligible for the stud book. Mr M. K. Booth's bull, Mick, by Ked Lord, was awarded first prize and ppecial merit as also a young bull also by Red Lord and owned by Mr Geo. Jac*. For the best gr&do uov/ or heifer, there were four entries, but the judge's verdict was freely criticised by many farmers, and it was generally held that the third prize should have been awarded the ilrat. Grade shorthorn heifers were a really nice lot, and Mi Vere Chitty obtained honours in both the 2-year-old and yearling classes were few in number, but of nice quality, and thp jdrst and championship was awarded to Mr Geo. W. Vercoe. Pedigree Angus were well represented by the two well-known Piako breeders. Mr J. C. Allen obtained both the first and ohampionsh'p prizes with two fine specimens of the breed. Jerseys wore as a class strong, with over twenty in the pedigree classes, Mr C. D»y't> Tamahere held as usual carried tho weight of numbers, and this breeder tarried off the championships for both sexes. Mrs F. i aui! Wright getting first prize in the grown bull class ana f'" """• Ayrshire were also good, and this breed is evidently gaining in the Waikato, as there are now a number of breeders. Holstein cattle are also weil represented, and this breed is also beooming more numerous. Mr P. C. Litchfield, of Suuny-i-ide, taking the championship for cow, and Mr VV, T. Wood for best bull. Fat cattle were, without fear of contra, diction, a uagnilkent lot, which would be hard to beat anywhere, Mr Jas. Taylor's ox taking the first prize, while Mr W. Vesper took first for tho best four year-old bullock. 'I h-ee-year-olds had two entries, but both were good, Mr W. A. Oliver, of " Wnrtle," beating Messrs McNicol and C'o.'s pair. For best fat cow, Mr Jai. Taylor was again first, and Meesri MoNwi
and Co. obtained the first for best fa heifer. SHEEP. Nearly all the sheep classes were strong and some very creditable animals were exhited. the judges having no oasy task to allot the prizes. In Linculns most of the chief breeders were exhibitors, and Mr C. T. Barriball obtained the championships for both rain* and ewes but other breeders were successful in a number of classes, Mr J. R. McKlwin's talking first for ram under 18nmnths and Mr W. G. Paik first and special merit for pen of three ewes. Eugli«h Leisters were tho strongest sheep class on tho ground, and the growing popularity of this breed was evidenced bv the nuuibpr of valuable and well-wooled an'inals. The Assets Realisation I! ard carried off the championship in rams with their fine ram Nixon V., and Mr John Gordon's ewe was awarded the champion prize in her sex. Other piize takers against good competition were the Government Experimental Farm and Messrs F. R. Seddon, E. Goodwin, James Taylor and J. Mc Carthy. The Romney Marsh breed is evidently losing none of its popularity amongst flockmasters as a number of studs were well represented. Mr H. S. Hawkins obtained the champion pr zei for both sexes with two sheep which could not fail to please fanciers. Mr J. C. Allen waß also succ ssful with his Piako flock. Shropshires were exhibited by two flock owners, Mr Geo. Bollard's Wheston Here carrying off the championships, while thf 'ame breeder got a first and highly com nionded with other sheep. Mr C. Day was also largely represented and obtained a number of p ; z->s. The Government Experimental Farm, with one exception, were the only exhibitors of Southdowns and their flock of this breed must bo creditable to the selector, as some very nice sheep were shown. In the fat sheep classes, Mr E. Goodwill was successful for the best fat wethi-rs (shorn) suitable for local trade, with Mr John Gordon second. There was some difference of opinion amongst farmers on the judges' decision, as many were of opinion that the prize should have gone to the sheep of most money value. A pen phown by Mr W. G. Park weie much heavier than the prize winners, but there is no doubt the latter were tht btst quality. The Assets Board obtained the prize for five crossbred wethers in wool, as being the most profitable sheep, and the same owner also took first for five crustbred e*es most suitable for breeling purpises. There were three exhibitors of pens of 10 shorn freezing sheep, Mr John Gordon obtaining first and second prizes with some choice animals. PIGS. As muil Mr P. Crosby wis the largest exhibit >r in the section for black Berk shires, out of eight entries winning a ch mpionship, three firsts and a sicond. Iving Trail was responsible for the championship in boars, though Mr Crosby had to strike his colours iu sows to Mr H. H. Shaw, who won the coveted ticket with a nicely framed sow. In sows under 12 months a walkover for the same breeder has to be recorded. Contrary to the experience of the last year or two Mr G. W. Luxton met competition in Tamworths, though certainly not equal to over-throw-ing him. Poth championships fell to his portion. Only one pen of three were were shown in the baooners. JUMPING COMPETITION. It goes without saying that the jumping was watched throughout with the keenest of interest, and when it is said that this was over by <1.30 p.m. it shows that visitois returning liy train had ample opportunity of seeing all that was to be Been. entrants woat the round of the ring in ttie leaping match, hunting style, over fair taunting fences, among them being some old favourites. The judge was some time in comiug to a decisiou, so close were 81 me of the competitors, and when the ribbon was affixed, a hearty roar of applause testified to the fact that in the popular epinion in this instance at least the judge was no fool. Mr C. McNicol, on Midget, was first decoiated, Mr F. Taylor, on Mr VV. I. Taylor's seven-year-old Pirate, securing second honours, Mr W. Brown, mounted on Tsiira, third. Miss Hunt had » walk over in thj ladies' jump over hurdleß, on side saddle, the judge awarding her the red ribbon. Miss Buckland on Taranaki and Miss Pickering on Starlight divided the prize, they being the only contestants. Tne high jump was the occasion of much interest, Mc J. Chitty's mount eventually olearing 4ft. 6iin., with Mr F. Taylor's second. Nine youths rode up to the contesting ground to take part in the two trials over 3ft. 6in. hurdles allowed boys under 14 years. This took some deciding, but everyone seemed most philosophical—more than can be said of some of the adult competitors when the result was announced. as follows: J. Bansiead 1, Ellis 2, Manuel 3. • MILITARY EVENTS. The military events occupied the interval between the finish of the judging of horses and the parade. Some very good work was put in by the various competitors, who have been for some time in hard training. Private J. E. S. Richardson won the prize for the best turned-out man in the 2 regiment Auckland Mounted Rifles, parading with that clean well-set up smartness and spick and spanness so dear to the heart of an O.'C. His appearance waa quite equal to the best traditions of the British Army. Privates A. Kelly and F. U. Hamilton tied for second place. The Victoria Cross competition brought out eleven competitors, the display being a long way above anything of that kind seen on the ground. Private T. Shaw (Hamilton) gained first place, with Privates J. R. a. Kiohardson second and W. Ranstead (Hamilton) third. Shaw also pulled off the leidlng race, out of a field of nine, Corporal Farrer (Hamilton) coming in second, Private Kichardson third. As was natural, the Llyod ■ Lindsay match w»s productive of great interest. Corporal Farrer's team wbb awarded first prize, his work standing head and shoulders above that of the others; his leading was such that full points were given him for that. SergeantMajor J. Bruce (Cambridge) brought in his team second, and Corporal Penniket (Hamilton) his, third. JUDGING COMPETITION. The growing interest taken by our younger farmers in agricultural show details was nowhere uiore strikingly shown than in the large number of entrants in tho judging competitions. Last year there were five, this year nine essayed their hand and eye. W. J. McNicol showed improvement on previous judgment by taking first prizes in the horse and cattle sections, Frank Reynolds obtaining second verdiet in the former and R. Cisey in the latter. Mr Casey likewise obtained a second in sheep, Mr D. Fraser beating him. Tfle supervisors were again Messrs J. H. Scott and Rjbt. Fisher, who should by this time have learned much of the good qu.ilitie:i and faults of the tyro. HOME INDUSTRIES. A very gratifying feature of the present show was the largo number of entries thut wi-re reoeivod for the II me Indus'ries section. Last year the entries totalled 71 j this year, including the Maori exhibits, they numbered 185. This advance indicates a growing in what must fairly be called the People's portion of the Show. From the hour of opening until late in the day, a constant stream of interested visitors passed through the hall in which the exhibits were arranged, and it speaks well for all who have devoted so much time and patience to the making, arranging, and judging of the various article! shown. The domestio art? do erve much more attention than the tendenij es of the agfe appear to give them, and to look round upon the ! proud productions of the housewives of the Waikato is to see that the practice of good oooking and baking has not yet fallen into disuse. If, as some great Boldier once said, an army fights on its stomaoh, then theie is every prospect of New Zealand being able tc hold its own so far as the culinary arts will help. Amongst the exhibits we have selected a few classes for comment, basing our remarks upon the experience of competent judges. 'I he preserves and bottled fruit were Ai. The bacon was very creditable. The scones shown were excellently made. Indeed a* a whole they were the beat allround exhibit in average quality. The plaiu cooking was very g> od. lfroad was only fair, which is to be regretted. One exhibit stood out a bng way alio id of the remainder. The • —• ait nf go-ii class, as is to be ouuer >1 uw 1 j. expeoted from a dairying counuy. 1. . e<£ual to butter produced anywhere. The currant cakes and Beed cakes were very good also. In the fowl olass No. 873 was an ideal exhibit. Tbere was & laok of setting in this class and the exhibits lookod poor for want of it. The sponge cake was an excellent class. The first winner had a very fine loaf. Fancy biscuits and pastry was weak, The Maori exhibits were few in number and may perhiipi be taken us a beginning of what will be in future y-arsa moat interesting section, The fancy kits shown were very tasteful and the hauddressed flix was a really commendable exhibit. It is a pity thtre weie not more eatriei for ths ohip wood earning. Thi
only two shown were both promising work. The dressed dolls were veiy good indeed, coining as they did from quite young girls. Finally the enlarged plan of the new Ham ilton library shown by the architects, Messrs Rigby and Warren, was the centre of much attention. tpenkiDg broadly, we may say tne,Home Industries section was one of the most promising in the whole show for the current year, and deserves all the stimulus the committee have been able to give. GRAND PARADE. A great feature was made of the grand pa ade, and " the best yet " was the universal • verdict. Beaded by the band, the Vehicle cl'iases led off, followed by the ladies, Volunteers in uniform, of whom there was a very large muster, and the gentleman riders, boys on their ponies bringing up the rear. Majttr D. Thornton, a lad not older than seven or eight, came in for much etc uragenient b> favourable comment in the way in which he handled his bay I'unch. Messrs T. Hinton and F, J, Marshall were responsible for a very enjoyable and creditable parade of stock, which, as a whole, would by no moans disgrace any Colonial show. IMPLEMENTS, ETC. Stewards.—Messrs D. Atkinson, 11. E. Tiistram, IS. Horneman and J. Fairer. The display of implements was this year considerably in advance of those at previous shows, a large number of firm* being represented. The exhibits wore weil placed, and were inspected on Peopled Day by nearly everyone on the grou id. i'he advantages of this form of advertising tarm implements in the Waikato district arj evidently realised by the manufacturers, every form of farm machinery boing represented. The miscellaneous lections were all well filled, the whole making uo a most creditibie collection. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. The exhibit of the New Zealand Loan and Meicantile Agency Co., Ltd., proved, as in former years, one ot the chief attractions of the show. The stand was well laid out, giving those intarested excellent opportunities tor viewing the various goods displayed. In the centre was a large tent containing the smaller items of the tx □ ibit, whiist around in front were arranged agricultural implements of all desjnpuons. ihe Woods "ISew Century" reaper aud binder was shown in working order and ou transport truck, 'i.bis machine has always received considerable attention from the Waik&to farmer aud a large number are in use in this uistnct. Tno lemarks ot those farmers who use these machines speak well for the cjreer of thu serviceable implement. Owing to the large demand of late, the Company were unable to show the Woods " lubuiar Steel Mower," but we understand th»t shipments are to arrive Bhortly and this well known mower will again be before the farming community. The Woods' Self Dump all S eel Hay Xake is well worthy of die attention it received. It is a very compare machine ana one of the strongest we had occasion to iaspeot. The draught, meanwmie is very light, thus enabling tiie machine to be easily controlled. A" Webster" knife grinder completed the harvesting portion of tne entry, and those who use mowing and reaping machinery cannot fail to shjw the appreciation whioh is due to this little machine. The Loan Company have for years been noted for the class of drill they supply aud this was in evidencs in the well known "Farmers' Favorite," which the makers claim to be the best in the market. Tne sowing range in the manuij portion of the drill is from 25!bs to 700lbs and only a traction of a minute is taken up in altering the quantities. The grain box on tne •' Favorite" is capable of sowing practical y any known seed, varying in size from grass seed to beans. Those in want of a "Favorite" would do we.i to order fur future delivery as the whole of the last shipment has been sold or booked for forward delivery. The " Biiston " turnip box is used on the Favorite drill and these sowers in later years, have be<n a great booa to farmers. Tne makers of this turnip box hope to have it still more perfect and we trust the farmers will benefit by their labour. Tne "Favorite"is largely ÜBed in topdressing and sowing manure and gthat seed, and the Company had on show a Rex broad cast aUaohment whioh is very serviceable in this class of work. Tue " Rex" protects the gearing of the drill from oorrosive matters, can be used ia any wind, distributes evenly, and saves both man and beast a great deal of the disagreeableness that attends this kind of work. Tne " Rex " can be fitted to any make of drill and we understand that a large number of drill owners have taken advantage of this invention. As agents for Messrs Booth McDonald and Co of Christchurch, the Loan Company showed a large assortment of plows, discs, tine harrows, etc. The " Carlyle" plow is now well known ia the Waikato and is well worthy of inspection. The Booth " Grease Feed" on the axles though lately introduced into this district is rapidly gaining ifavour. The wheels rua on a cone or hollow axle, which holds about a pint of oil, this doing away with the operation of oiling daily. Booth's " Steel Green" disc harrows are so well known, that they attract attention everywhere, and this was evidenced by the large number who inspeoted these maohines. They are also fitted with ' Grease Feeds,' thus minimising greatly the friotion on the bearings. The " Steel Star" windmill was s'lown working and one was hid out for inspection of the gearing. This mill is extremely popular throughout. the colony and caa be had in sizes from the small mill for house use to the power mill for crushing, grinding or ohaffcutting. The "Carlyle," Channel steal tine harrows were shown in diamond and zig zig pattern, These are very workmanlike harrows and are bui't in weights to suit grass sowing or for breaking heavy ground. Syraouse plows, keystone cattle dehorners, blocks and ohains cornoruiher, wheelbarrows, etc, completed the exhibits on behalf of Messrs Booth and Mac Donald. '1 he Loan Company also showed a line of Imperial spading and disc harrows and plows, also " Beaney" roller, aud tine and chain harrows The produce and graeß seed samples in the tent, were deserving of 'he attention they received. Manures, Cooper's and McDougall's dips, oils, weedkiller, binding and seaming twine and all farm requisites were carefully arrayel. An A 1. ' rown cream separator was exhibited in the tent. This machine has a capacity of 45 gallons per hour, and is easily worked by a child. The machine is fitted with an adjustable safety steel spring on the neck bearing, which prevents jirring, thus making the "Crown" one of the easiest running separator made, these hand separators are largely used in ali dairying distriots and power maohines receive high praise from the factory companies throughout the world. A Mignon dairy was the ocntre of great intorest.be ng a miniature Crown separator, churn and butter worker. The whole is a very highly finished piece of workmanship and reflects great credit on the makers, the '• Crown Separator Company, Stockholm. MESSRS COUSINS AND ATKIN HAMILTON. The Hamilton branoh of the well-known firm of Messrs Cousins and Atkin was resp rnsible for the largest and most comprehensive exhibit of vehicles ever seen on the grounds, numbering 21 in all, the majority of which were built in the local works. Among the more noticeable styles were the switchback, whioh is rapidly coming into increased popularity for comfort and convenience. A feature it the sliding hind seat, whioh allows of plenty of by room, and can be removed if desired. Another feature is that the sides of the body are of picked rimu, selected by Mr J. W. Ellis, of Hamilton, as a representative Waikato product. Novel in design was a single-seat buggy made to the order of Mr W. Chitty, with curved wings to the 6eat The painting and trimming were also attractively executed. In all parts of the distnot the bete noir of the farmer ia a bad road, and special attention was therefore devoted to the Clifton single buggy, the undergear of which, beihg all steel, makes it admirably adapted for rough work. The buggy commends itself for its roominess and lightness. The milk waggon, with a capacity of twelve oans, is one of the best wo have seen; it is built with the beat oil axles aud four-spring gear. The lumber waggon is a splendid vehicle for general farm purposes, as the body oan be lifted "ff to allow oftimber being carried on the undergear. WHr ® with a stylish hooded phaeton, whioh was set oil j to advantage. other exhibits were] useful spring drays, both light and heavy, besides light waggons of various descriptions. The two-wheelers shown included a stylish gig of new design, well-balanced and splendidly finished. Roadsters of every shape and finish were to be seen, one be-uity having butterfly wings and rubber tyres. The " King of the Koad " sulky was much admired, the fact that it was an entirely Hamilton style adding to the interest evinced. Altogether Messrs Cousins and Atkin are to be complimented on th* excellence of thu ssbibiti and thtic
finish; no two are finished alike, every var ety of painting aod trimming being shown. Mr W. Atkin, manager of the Hamilton house, informs us that the firm are well satisfied with the p( nerous support given them by the Waikato farmers J and others. WAIKATO FARMERS' SUPPLY STORES. As agent for the International Harvester Company, the Waikato Farmers' Supply Stores exhibited one of the world famous Deering drill, which is capable of sowingstip to £ ton of m tnure and can be adjusted without the manipulation of cogs and without stoppage of the horses. Being of light draught and of strong construction it is much in fivonr with farmers. The Osborne Columbia flexible and reveisible disc barrow was also an especial featnre of this stand, as were the Cockshutt and 1 Benica disc ploughs, one-and-three furrow among the number. Deering mowers, hayrakes, cultivators and disc and line harrows completed what was a very oreditable display indeed. The Supply Stores' own exhibit was mainly composed of seeds, chief among them being " famous " paspalum, potatoes Northern Star, Lapland and Up to-Date, American White Star), Poverty Bay and Canterbury rape and Akaroa cooksfoot, oats, bran, pollard, cbatl and hiy. A novelty was rye corn, which is useful for green feed, and sown much aB Italian rye nod eoft turnips are. Lovers of gtrdens found much to interest them in Hecketh and Aitkens' garden seeds, while Donald's stumping jicks and wire Btraincrs appealed uiori; to those breaking in new country. Horsey men examined clotely the practically unbreakable leather bridles, girthi and whips manufactured by Mr McMillan, of Palmerston North, together with Jje Roy's horse covers, To wind up with there was a plentiful supply of Gilruth's stock food. ACME CARRIAGE FACTORY, HAMILTON. Mr C. E. Storer was well represented by half a dozen useful and well finished vehicles comprising an Auckland Roadster' gig, a handy Bulky, butcher's delivery cart, 2 farmers' spring drays, and a cream waggon. The Auckland Roadster is a nicely designed trap, painted in a dark shade tf green with red wheels and pioked out in a most artistic manner. The" Handy " sulky is a speciality of Mr Storer'f, who has tucc eded in designing a vehicle whijh owing to its many advantages, its handsome appearance "and moderate cost should become a prime favourite with all classes of the community. Tue butcher's delivery cart is most up-to-date and is nicely decorated, the colours being cream and tan. In this vehicle Mr Storer has made a special study of every point whereby the meat can be delivered in the cleanest and safest manner and v dne regard has also been paid to ventilation. The body is flush inside so that it can be easily washed out and a detaohed compartment is provided for corned beef. The cream waggon and spring drays though not so attractive as the other vehicles are nevertheless good specimens of their respective classes, showing good workmanship and materials. Mr Storer will be welcomed aa an exhibitor at the Show and he is to be congratulated upon making an entry considering the short time the factory has been in operation. MR FRANK CUBRIE. Mr Frank Currie, of Hamilton, had an effective dit-play of goods for which he ii the agent. First noticed, attraotiV&ly mounted in neat stands, a range of Messrs Alex. Harvey and Son's dairy utensils, inoluding the firm's famous Ideal factory •milk cans and their seamless m'lk buckets. A few years ago the latter was a dream of dairymen; now it is an accomplished fact which has taken years of patient labour and a fortune to bring out. They have only to be seen to be appreciated and purchased. „ Other lines such as aerators and coolers, etc., were shown. ''ldeal" is the motto of this firm and they have realised the dairy expert's ideal in all their manuficturing. On account of Messrs Carder Bros, and Co., of Ponsonby and Hobsonville, Auokland, an assortment of drain pipes and fittings was shown. The pipss bore the legend " these are not the pipes all the talk is about, these are good pipes and will stand the test." An attractive exhibit of miniature sanitary goods made by the firmshoys that it is quite unnecessary to send ont of the oolony fur them. In the way of drum pipes Messrs Carder Bros.' name is one to cor jure with and the samples speak for themsd.ves. On account of Mr James Mo? In tyre, of Onehunga, Mr Frank Currie showed a grass seed stripper, iron water trough, set steel swingletrees and pampi for artesian well boring. A patent washing boiler was very strong; infaot durability is recognised as Mr Mr Mclntyre's strong" point. On account of Messrs BevinandCo. was shown the "Domo" Separator for those with a few aores. The fenix Separator, of 40 gallons capacity, for .£l3 10s is another line that will attract Bmall dairy farmers' and new pattern churnß and butter workers are all of interest to those on the now f >mous grass lands of the Waikato. Messrs Bagnall Bros, were represented by beehives, Vesuvius and ro _ t Bmokers and other beekeepers' requisites, as the mo> cessors of Mes-rs Isaac Hopkins and Co., the late principal being now Government Bee expert, and his name and goods are household words with apiarists throughout the colony. MESSRS KING & CO., HAMILTON, Messrs King and Co., who have recently been appointei agents for the Farmers' Co-operative Supply Association of Auckland, lately purohased by Mr J. J. Craig, were for the day domiciled in a large tent, wherein they made a comprehensive and interesting display of farm seeds and manures. Among these were Algerian and crushed oats, wheat, bran, sharpß, pollard, maizj, fieid peas, white and red clover, grasses of different varieties, seed potatoes, Indian and Sydney bones, kainit, superphosphates, basic slag, Fison's turnip fertiliser and guano. MR J. POiIEBOY, HAMILTON. Mr J. Pomeroy, of Viotoria-street, Hamilton, had on the ground an attractive exhibit of three light spring carts, suitable for all general farm work. The honest workmanship and good finish were the subject of favourable comment by a continuous stream of interested farmers. MESSRS BELL AND McGUIRE. In a tent occupied by Messrs Bell and McGuire, land and estate agents, of Hamilton, farmers were approached on the subject of taking up Bhares in the proposed Farmers' Auctioneering Company, with, it is understood, gratifying results, AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT. One of the best, most comprehensive and instructive exhibits of its kind ever seen in a New Zealand show was that provided by the Agricultural Department, in which were included 120 named varieties of grass aud weeds. These ranged from the different clovers to the prairie grass and paspalum ; from the Scotch thistle to the doadly ragwort; in fact, all the familiar _ plants and a great many unfamiliar— * were to be seen, and on every hand ona. he'ird expressions of satisfaction at knowledge gained. C nsiderable attention was devoted to the frame containing a number of theoodlin moth parasite and theSyrphui fly, the natural enemy of the black aphis of the peach, besides the native Californian ladybirds, which are of great a-Bistance in i keeping down the woolly aphis of the apple. Another instructive case was that containing a collection of samples of fruit pests-,. insect and fungus. These featureswere lucidly explained throughout the day by Mr W. A. Boucher, Government pomologist. Some fifty samples of grains and manures occupied another corner of the tent. Flaxuiillers and others con*cerned in the industry found much profit in the oaroful study of the speoimens of fibre, showing ten different Government grades, from '"oommon" to "superior," with a hank showing some " condemned." Serviceable comparisons were drawn between these and samples of Victorian fibre and Remee (or lihea). There were also a number of Eamples of green flax (named) grown on the Ruakura expert mental farm. Mr V/. H. 0. Johnston, Government fibre grader at Auokland, was responsible for this branch of the display, • hough the presence of the whole exhibit was primarily due to Mr E. Clifton (in charge of the Auokland district), who deserves great credit for his efforts to plaoe such object lessonß within the reaoh of all. Certainly every boy, whether intended for rural pursuits or not, should have spent at least half an hour in examining the exhibit. But this by the way, another ont* Ending feature, was the assortment of wattle fr®m Waeranga, showing the wattle wood, the bark peeled, nnd the finished products ready for tanning purposes. For this, the best variety is Acacia decurren (black wattle) as tjie baru is very valjabM, giving a heavy per centage of tannio acid, while the timber makes good P' Bts and is splendid firewood. Some half dozen pens of poultry (domestic fowls and ducks) from the Ruakura poultry station, provided fanoiers with opportunity for discussing the merits and demerits of what were undoubtedly typical of their respeotivo breeds.
MESSRS \Y. bOU.ER AND C\, CAMBRIDGE. Messrs W. S , u tnr and Co.'.'' exhibit wop a very complete as=oriuient cf a 1 farm re quirements from Planet jr. foi hind and horse hoes to the latest pattern champion grain and fertilising disc and hoe dril b. Thpse maintain their good name and have all the latest improvemmtv oue of the most im- ' portant bein*! the substitution of discs for j hn«>B. The Dumber of Detroit ball bearing ■ disc harrows sold by this firm now totals j over 15(>0, and roost of them h ave been sold j within the last 15 mot tbs. Ciee and Totti r ; buggies and waggons w re in evilenco as usual, and were if a Sue class of w■ >rk. Farm implements were in good display, j particularly a two hor.-e turnip or twiteher i cultivator of 10 tines, and which was shown with a good number of various shaped j tines. Re id and Gray's implements, champion double and single furrow ploughs, field rotters, tine harrows, di-c harrows, etc., made a good collection. G. E. CLARK AND SONS. The reputation of Cambridge was fully ** maintained by the splendid exhibit of Messrs Clark and Sons, who made a feature of their special turnip seeds and manures. Photographs showing ncord yields of Waikato turnips were utilis d as showing the prolific nature of the which are imported directly from Messrs Hurst and j Son, of London, England. Other features] were the grass and clover seeds, the pasps- : _lnm dilatatcm a'traoting most attention Breeders of stock found much to interest I them in Ruddock's horse and cattle remedies, bearing the brand " Salvitis.' j " G.E.C." super and paragon boredust j were old favourites, besides which there ! was shown bone ch*r and sulphate of potash, guaranteed to contain 06 per cent. ' MR MCFARLANE. Mr McFarlane, of Ngaruawahis, has patented an ingenious potato sprayer which \ he exhibited at the show. It is in the form ! of a wheelbarrow carrying a tank, to be fi led with bluestone or any ether sprayer, j The wheel of the barrow is attache 1 to aj ' (hort shaft which operates the liquid, and 1 as the barrow is wheeltd along through the growing potatoes, the liquid is Bprayed on the under portion of the leaves. H- has arranged with Mr C. E. Storer of Hamilton, I to manufacture the machine. MASSEY HARRIS & CO. LTD. These well-known Canadian Manufacturers of agricultural machinery and implements made a tine display of the " Alas- , Bey Harris " line. The Company's desire to keep fully abreast of all requirements is evidenced by the changes and improvements in most of the machinery. The 1 reaper and binder designed and built i specially for the New Zealand trade has had uninterrupted success since its introduction sixteen years ago. The New Zealand binder has a stronger grain wheel and heavier transport wheel than formerly. '1 he 1 wood bntter has given place to a revolting leather butter. The capacity for heavy i crops has been enlarged. Extra pins and keys have added strength to rollers and all gear. A simple adjustment I takes up wear on the knotter. The No. 7 1 mower is practically the same bs last season. It found such general favour that it I was deemed unwise to make any alterations for the colonial trade. Strength, simplicity and thoroughness for cutting : heavy crops of grass, are its main features. < The No. 3 r ke is strong and serviceable, is easily operated and rakes cleanly. An im- i provement has been made in spring tooth cultivators by which more pressure 1 can be applied to the t-eth. 'I he i new W.S. drill is now equipped with - star horse feed for fertilisers and • quantities up to half a ton per acre c <n be 1 sown. The capacity f r grain and grass seeds has been increased, the axle and i gearing strengthened. Tue drill presents a ( strong and serviceable appeatance and i's 1 work is guaranteed. An turnip and rape box is supplied with the dril < „ when required The No. 5 disc harrow h is 1 a strong frame and cau be had in any one size. The bearings are of approved ( design with foroe grease cups. Ia single 1 and double fdrrow ploughs tine harrows 1 horse hoes there was an excellent display and the Company's stnnl was well patron ised both days. Mr R. B. Restell is the local agent. < KEMPTHORNE PROSSEH AND CO. 1 This firm is so well-known throughout c tfce Waikato, that it is hardly necessary to { say anything as regards the quality of their exhibits. Suffice it to say that their j display was typical of the many pr dues , of their works, includirg steamed Premier | and green b nes, " A" superphosphates, rape manure, maiz>, "A" potato aDd ' orchard, "A" Maiden guano, root, gra?s and turnip manures. Other fertilisers j were Westfield prepared guano for turnips, - kainit, muriate and sulphate of potash, r sulphate of iron and nitrate of soda There was also garden manures and fowl | grit in three grades. Among the other lines shown were Danish oheese colouring, , egg preserver, universal baking powder, ( and " K.P." fluid. Horse owners were particularly interested in Slesinger's medi- ( cine chest, containing several remedies , which are in general favour, the price asked, 41. being very reasonable. COUSINS AND COUSINS, LTD., I AUCKLAND. Messrs Cousins and Cousins, Ltd., of Lome street, Auckland, bad a nice display of phaetons, buggies, dogcarts and road- 1 sters, in a large tent, all being finished in firstclass style. A jump seat buggy to carry five is a novel as well as useful ' vehicle, and should prove very popular in this district. A nicely finished pony 1 Snaeton was admired by those getting on in fe as it is hung low and has comfortable seating accommodation. Among the two 1 wheelers a single Balli cart finished in natural wood, and a Queen roadster are attractive exhibits. A complete model of a horse harnessed to a Tborne roadster, 1 attracts the children's attention ss well as tßat of their elders. It is a very complete model in every detail, and the mode of converting it from a two to a four teited trap is very novel. MESSRS NICOLL BROS. A dozen "Orb" ranges were exhibited by Messrs Nicoll Bros., of Auckland, for whom Messrs Green and Colebrook are the Wa : - kato agents. An ingenious device was the pjoveable grate in the stove, which can be lengthened to allow of wood being burned, and doing away with the extremely awkward lowering of the kettle to reach the fire, as the grate oan be raised or lowered at will. There was also attached to ; one of the ranges an auxiliary wocd- | bjjrner, of which and the other exhibits, j Messrs Uicoli's are the patents. MESSRS COOPER AND CTRD. ' This Pukekohe firm was represented by some well - finished vehicles, including "Queen" roadster, ladies' pony gig, Venetian gig, rustic cart, spring dray and a hearse. MESSRS H. AND J. CLIFFOR'). Drills from the Christchurch makers, Cooper and Duncan, with one of their ploughs, were on view on a stand reserved by Messrs 11. and J. Clifford, Morrinsville, who were kept busy all day in explaining to a large number of farmers their salient features. SINGEB MANUFACTURING COMPANY. The latest treadle sewing machines were to be seen in a tent erected by the S nger Manufacturing Company, prominent among tbem being that offered by them as a j championship prize in the guesting com'petition. MASON STRUTHERS AND CO. j As was but natural great interest ! centred in the latest model Alfa-Laval ! hand power cream separator shown by Mr ' Garrett, representative of Messrs Masoß Struthers and Co. This machine is used i in practically all the factories in the colony, and record sales have been effected this season. MESSRt, A i'ATEo AND CO. Turnip seeds and manures formed the principal commodities shown by Messrs A. Yates and Jo., whose Hamilton agents are Messrs Parr Bros. Principal amongst turnips were Crimson King and Monarch In manures mention should be made of the special turnip manure, bonedust and super. An interesting assortment of dri-d grasses effectively set oil the teDt. In view of the importance now attached to spraying of various plants sulphate of Copper (bluestone) and lime, with the Simplex Barrell, Gem Barrel!, Vermoret Knapsack and Success pumps were given prominence. MESSRS D. FLYNN AND CO. As usual this Auckland firm had a fine ijspl-y of vehicles, which were shown to il»antftge in a large marquee. Tho designs, upholstering, ace blending of colours and the style of finish combined ;tu make fine speoimens of the carriage builder's nt. The exhibit included single and double buggies, roadsters, a handsome gig with butterfly wing*. dog carts and Wttlers' waggons. There were many other patterns which were altogether voted
[ creditable, serviceable and useful. Mr I Fly tin reports having done good business ' during the past year in tho Waikato district. I I MESSRS JOHN BURNS AND CO. John Burns and Co., Ltd., showed on tfce ssme section a Rapid Improved Water i Heater. 1 his is absolutely the perfection ' of caligouts or water heifers, and, ineredj ible as it may reem, will heat enough wacer j for a bath within five minutes on a consumption of a handful of chips. As it will provide a continuous stream of hot water | iu two minutes, it should be invaluable for d.vry utersil cleansing. This " rHpid " : water heater can be obtained from Waikato I storekeepers. A fine assortment of spray : pumps *as shown, including the Bean | s(iruy fir large orchards, the Knapsack, i Eclair, Vemosal and Lightning for orchards and p tatoes, bucket sprays, Deering, Success, Meyers, and other makes, fot potato spr tying. A sweet lot of latest patt rn lawn mowers made up an interesting exhibit. The tent on this secti n was used as an office during show time for the Ocean Accident Compmv and Live Stock Insurance Conipmy. represented in Hamilton by Mr Frank Currie, COOTER AND NEPHEWS. An exhibit which attracted much atten- ! (ion w»s Messrs Wm. Co per and NepI hews' sheep shearing machine. Two | Maoris were operating the machine, which has lines enab ing two sheep to be shirr i at once. The method is much tho same as similar contrivances, and the acti n of the machine keeps tho teeth regularly working. The time occupied was rather | 'enethy, but probably the operators were using great care to avoid cutting the j animals The result was a beautifully cut ! surftce and a fine undamaged fleece. MESSRS BEiNEY AND SONS. Small, but good, very well describes the show made by Messrs Beaney and Sons, of Auckland, who, following the custom of previous years, brought forward imp'pments of their own manufacture. These included a Cambridge roller, D.F. Plough, two S.F. ploughs, set three-leaf tine harrows, and set of large and small disc 'narrows PRIZE LIST. HORSES. Dr.AUUHTS. Judge: Mr F. A. Bromner (Okaiawa). Stewards: Messrs F. R Seddon, Thos. Hint n, J. Clarkin and A. Melville. Chan pion t-ntiie.—Mr W. Taylor's b Glenturet, bv Clydeide, dam bk Maggie; bred by R. Davie. Champion mare. Mr W. Newell's Ir Blossom, five years, by General Gordon. Draught entire, four years old and over. Five entries.—Wm. Taylor'd b Glenturet, by Clydeide, dam bk Maggie; bred by R. Davie, 1 and champion, Government Exper mental Farm's Resolution 2, Hubbard Bros b Lord Marshal h c. ' Draught colt, one year old. Two entries.—F. Irwin's br Ben 1, E. Goodwin's bay 2. Draught mare, any age, in foal or foal at i foot. Two entries. W T m. Newell's br Blossom 1 and champion. Draught mare (dry) or gelding, three years old. Open to all who are not breed- 1 ers of stud horses. Four entries.—Ed. Allen's b gelding Chief 1, Wm. Newell's b Model 2, Geo. Jack's b Bob h c. Traught mare (dry) or gelding, four years old and over. Open to all who are not breeders of stui horses. Four entries —Jolly and lements' Is Blossom 1, Frank J. Marshall's black 2, Wm. Newell's b Cis h c. i Draueht mare, any age, in foal or foal at foot. Open to all who are not breeders of . stud horses. One entry.—Wm. Newell's 810-som 1. D aught filly or gelding, two years old. Open to all who are not breeders of stud horses. One entry.—H. E. Iney's bay 1. Colt, filly or gelding, one year old. ; Open to all who are not breeders of 6tud ( horses. Two entries.—F. Irwin's br Ben 1, ( E. Goodwin's bay 2. Yearling by '• Gallant Ben." One entry. —F. Irwin's br Ben 1 ; Team of three farm horses, any Bex, one ( owner. Open te all who are not breeders i of stud horses. Two entries.—William Newell's 1, Jolly and Clements' 2. Pair heavy dr.iU.jht hirses, any sex, one owner. One entry.—Jolly and Clements' ! b3 Jack and Sk pper 1 Pair horse turnout for delivery of milk. Horses, harness and vehicle to have been , used by exhibitor for the delivery of milk I j to factory. One entry,—J. G. Prnniket 1. Heavy spring oart horse mare or gelding. To be driven in spring cart. Four entries. —C. Harwood's bay 1, Jolly and Clements' £ b Tuer 2, C. L. Innes and Co.'s bay h c. Light spring cart horse, mare or gelding. [ To be driven in spring cart, Five entries. —Sleigh and Lee's b Folly 1, J. A. Brind's , b Kitty 2, W T tn. Kothwell's b Major h c. Four horse waggon. Quality of horses, waggon and harness to be considered. | On» entry. —Jolly and Clements' 1. Farmer's Fair horse waggon. Quality of horses, waggon, and harness to be oon- j sidered. Two entries.—H. S. lliwkins' bs Jumbo and Major 1. THOROUGHBKEDS AND ROADSTERS. Judge: Mr T. Cameron (Bulls). Stewards: Messrs John Knight, Frank yuio, Vere Cbitty, R. Dodd, R. Farrer and 0. Ramsay. Thoroughbred horse, three years and upwards. Two entries.— Taylor's b Musketry 1, H. Harris' oh St. Crispin 2. Entire, any age, adapted t) get carriage horses. Four entries.—T. B. Reid's br Agamemnon ', H. McKinder's ch Killeym<on Swell 2, John Teddy's br Young McKinney h c. Roadster or hackney stallion. Five entries.—H. McKind-r's ch Killeymoon Swell 1, John Teddy's br Young McKin- 1 cev (imp.) 2, D. Henry's b Merrymaker h c 1 Filly or gelding, three-years-old, adapted for haraeis, to be led, not d iven. Two entries.—S. S. Saulbre/s Pansy 1, Wm. Taylor's bay 2. Mare in foal, or foal at foot, adapted to breed weight - carrying hacks. Four 1 entries.—J. Taylor's gr Norma 1, W. Chitty's b Rita 2, W, G. Park's bk Bonny h c. Filly or gelding, two years old, roadster, 'hree entries.—H. E. Tristram's b May Salisbury 1. C. J. Storey's bk Kiwi 2, W. J. Taylor's b Norby h c. Filly, colt or gelding, one year old, roadster. Ten entries. C. J. Storey's black 1, Newstead Estate's bay 2, H. Steele's b Pumica h c. Yearling by Young Salisbury. Five entries.—C J. Storey's bay 1, H. E. Tristram's bk Valda Salisbury 2, W. Ranstead's bay h c. Two year old filly or gelding, by Young I Salisbury. One entry.—H. E. Tristram's I b May Salisbury 1. Yearling by Cuirassier. One entry.—R. J. Dodd's brown 1. Yearling, by Merrymaker. Three entries. —Newstead Estate 1, W. Chitty's colt 2. Horse, any age, by Merrymaker. Two j entries. - Ed. Allen 1, J. A. Brind's b Kitty 2. Pair of buggy horses, mares or geldings, 15 hands 2 n and over. To be shown in harness. One entry.—Dr. A. S. Brewis' browns 1. Pair of buggy horses, mares or geldings, under 15 hands 2m. To be shown in harness. Three entries.—Assets Realisation ! Board's bks Jack and Jill 1, Ed. Allen's bs ; Woodland and Alba Rose 2, A. Furze's bs Filly and Miss Bobbie h c. Pair of p nies, 11 hands 2in and under. To be shown in harness. Four entries.— M A Ellis' Brandy and Soda 1, C. Hunter's j 2, Miss Currie's £ess and Bell h c. Buggy horse, mare or gelding, 15 hands 2iu and over. To be shown in harness. Six | entries.—l . O'Neill's b Rona 1, A. Furze's i br Raj ah 2. Tradesmen's turnout, horse, harress and j I vehicle to be considered. Five entries.— j j J. A. Blind's 1, H. J. Ashby's 2. | Buggy horse, mare or gelding, under 15 I I hands 2in. To be shown in harress. Eleven i | entries —F. C. Hand's b Doctor 1, W. H. j Knock's br Madge 2, McNicol and Co.'s ' br Mick h c, Ed. Allen's Alba Rose c. j Cob, 11 hands 2in. and under, to be ! , driven in 2-wheel conveyance. Five | entries.—Wm. Moore's b Dicky 1, C. Warr'B j j gr Smiler 2. Pony, 14 hards and under, to be driven i i by a lady. Five entries—Vere Chitty's br Kitty 1, Charles Hunter's b Dandy 2, Miss Currie's Laddie h c. Weight earning hack, up to 15 6tone, 1 shown in saddle. Eleven entries.—J. L. S. Richardson's b gelding Tzara 1, John Knight's b Cobin 2, F. R. Seddon's br Robin b c. Hack, up to 13 stone, shown in saddle. Seventeen entries.—W.E.Clark's br Czir j 1, H. Brindle's bay 2, G. A. Hurd-Wood's br Pintail h c. j Hack, up toll stone, shown in saddle. Twenty entries —J. B. Valder's b Starlight 1, E. J. KitcbiDg'a b Miss May 2, T. Piatt's b Conn h o. Walking hack, pace, style and action to | be considered. Gentlemen riders only. Thirteen entries. T. Kempthorne's b i Aldershot 1, H. J. Cliffor I's b Punch 2, Fred, i Ryburn's b Merry iack h c. Kack, three years old, to be shown in 1 saddle. Seven entriea.—Chae. Ramsay's i bay 1, Ernest Potta' b Daidy 2, C. Lake's b . Dolphin h c. I Horse, mare or golding, suitable for ; Mounted Rifles, between li hands 2i". and I 15 hands 2in , and capable of carrying at > least 14 stone. Ridden by volunteer in I, uniform. Nine »ntri»?,—F. R. Siddia'i br
r Kobin 1, Charles Hunter's ch Chester 2, \\- 3 Innies Taylor's br Pirate h c. Polo pony, 11 hands 2in. and undpr, capable of carrying from 10 to 12 B'.i>ne. Shown in saddle. Four entries—Jaroos Tiylor's bk Vanity 1, Alf. H. Storey's b , Doifer 2, H. S Hawkins' br Ruby 3. Youth's hack, 15 hands and under, to be ! ridden by boy not over 17 years. Ten entries.—T. W. Piatt's b Conn 1, Richard Reynolds' bk Rattler 2, W. I. Taylor's b m Orel la h c. Horse, 15 hands. Twelve entries.—Alf II !~t rev's b Dodger 1, M. A. Ellis 2, A. Swarbriek a b Kohine h o. Cob, llh. 2.n and uuder, to be shown in saddle. Nine entrie o .—Fred Kyburn's b ■Merry Jack 1, Richard Reynold's br ' hicken 2, Norman Taylor's gr Chloe h c. Lady's hack, 15 hands and over. Ridden by lady in side saddle. Ton entries.—E. •I Kitching's b Miss May 1, F. Potts' b I'ril 2, John Knight's b Rolen h c. Lady's luck, under 15 hands. To be ridden by :i lady. Five entries. —James 'aylor's ch Gaiety 1, A. R. Clarke's br Ruakaka 2. Walking back, pace, style and action to be considered, lady riders only. Four entries.—L. O'Neill's b Rona 1, R. J Dodd's br Whare 2, A. R Clarke's b Amateur h c. Heavy-weight hunter, mare or gelding, capable of carrying 13 stoue man over tft. jump. Gentleman ride's only. >ix entries. —J. L. S. Kichards n'* b gelding Tzara 1, W. I Taylor's br Pirate 2, W. I. Taylor's ch I) ck h c. Light-wei lit huntnr, m're or gelding, capable of carrying 11 ttoneman over -fft. jump ' entlemen rulers cnly. _Five entrits.—Harold Crowthei's ch Tt'anaki 1, W. 1. Taylor's br Pirite2, J. B. Valder's b Starlight h c. B >)'s pony. I t hands 2in. and under, ridden by boy not over 1 I- years o d, to jump hurdle 3ft. high. Fifteen entries.— GirU' pony, It hands 2in. and uuder, to be ridden by a girl not over 15 years eld. Five entries.—Paul 11. Alleu's b Dot 1, 11. J. Clifford's ch Judy 2, J, \V. Walah's bay h c. Child's pony, 13 hands and under, to be ridden by by or girl not over 12 years old, Hght entries.—D. Thornton's b Punch 1, G. Sidney Clarkw' cr Dolly 2, H. Valder's br Shetland Princeling h c. Lady's hunter, mare or gelding, to jump hurdle 3ft. Gin. high. Lady riders only. Two entries. —Harold Crowther's ch Taranaki 1, W. A. Valder's Starlight 2. i Trotting horFe, mare or gelding, to be driven in harness. Seven entrits.—E. Williams n's ch Eureka 1, Edward, Alien's b Alba Rose 2, hdw. Allen's b Woodlands 3. 1 CATI'LE. I'EDKiKEE SHORTHORN. ( Judge: Mr J. R. Lanauze (Vapier). , Stewards: Messrs f. Powell, H. Steele, J. A. larney and A. Primrose. Champion bull — Wm. Taylor'i dk rn Master of Ruddington 11, imp. (1503), b/| ; Drummond (76.52G;, da,m Ducheas XV, by Master of Ravens wood (69,u'J5) ; biel by , Phil. L. Mills, Esq., Ruddington Hail, Nottingham, England. Cnampion Cjw— iovt. Farm's rn Lady , Wallace, by Langford Wallace, dam Delight; bred by Agricultural Department. Bull, three years old and over. Two • entries—Wm. Taylor's dk rn Master ot ; Ruddington II (imp.) 1 and champijn. McKinuon Bioa. rn Duke of Ormand, 2. Bull, two year old. One entry.—James Tayior's rn bir Edward Hercules 1. , Bull, one year old. Eight entries.— ] Wm. Taylor's dk rn Frederick Edward (l'J55) 1, Wm. Taylor's r Duke Ljo VI (1956) 2, Wm. Taylor's ru Duke Gjiolphin < Rio!) h e, Wm. Tayior's rn Lord Edward II (1958) c. Cow or Hener, three years old or over, ( with calf at foot or visibly in calf. Seven entries. —Government Farm's rn Lady j Wallace 1 and cha npion, Wm, Taylor's rn i Mantiiini XVI (3220) 2, Wm. Taylor's rn Bertha XVI (3219) h.c, Wai. Taylor's Ruby , Duchess II (32-tti) c. ] Heifer, two year old. Seven entries.— W. G. Park's r an i w Rise of Ormond If. t 1, Wm. 'Taylor's rich rn Leonora XV (305t1; 2, Wm. Taylor's rn Lidy Winsome 111. r (3653) he, Wm. Taylor's rn Dora VI. (3652) c. < _Heifdr, one year old. Eight entries.— Wm. Taylor's rich rn Wild Eyes X. (3535) 1, Wm. Taylor's rn Mantiiini XVIII. i (3820) 2, Wm. Taylor's r Freda X. (3822), ( h c, Wm. Taylor's rn Dora IX (38 j8) c. fiKADE SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr J. R. Lanauzd (Napier). Stewards: Messrs T. Powell, H. Steele, J, A. Larney and A. Primrose. I Grade Shorthorn bull, two years and upwards. One entry,— W. R. Bjoth's Mick 1 and special. ( Grade yearling bull. One entry.—Geo. Jack's rn Young Lord 1 and special. < Grade ojw or heifer, milkiug, w.t'i Icilf at foot, or visioly in calf. Four entries. - 1 J. C. Allen 1, Arthur Fuizj 2, Vere Chitty <■ h c. Grade heifer, two years old. T>vo en- « trns. —Vere shitty 1 and 3. Grade heifer, one year old. Six entries, t —Vere Coitty 1, Thomas H. Tidi 2 and h c. t Three grade heifers, any breed, one year old. Fiveentries.—Vere Cmtty 1, Thomas U. Tidd 2. t I'KDIGREE HEREF )RLH. 1 Champion bud.—Mr ti. VV. Vercoe's, bred by Fresbtield Eitate. I Bull, three years oid or over. One entry. I —Geo. W. Vercoe's 1. Bull, two year old. Two entries.—Geo. ( W. Verooe's 1 and champion, Geo. W. Vercoe's 2. ( I'EUIHREE A.V'iUlj. ] Champion bull.—Mr J. C. Allen's bk Pope B inifaoe, imp., three years, bred by ; Rev. Bolden, England. Champion cow.—Mr J. C. Allen's bk ( Mable, two years, by Morriusvnle, bred i by W. S. Allen. Bull, three years old or over. Two i entries. —J. C. Allen's bk Pope Boniface 1 and ohampion, Kereone Estate 2. Bull, two year old. Three entries.—J. C. Allen 1 and 2, Kereone Estate h c. Bull, one year old. Two entries.—J. C. i Allen 1, Kereone Estate 2. Cow or heifer, three year old or over with calf at foot or visibly in calf. entries. —J. C. Allen 1 and 2. i Heifer, two year old. One entry.--J. C. 1 Allen's bk Maole special msrit, 1 and champion. Heifer, one year old. One entry.—J. C. Albn 1. I'EDIiiREE .lERSEVS. Judge: Mr S. W, Luxford (Palmerston North.) Stewards: Messrs Jas. Primrose, J, W. Anderson and A. E. Coe. Champion Bull: Mr C. Day's silver fawn Viola's Dairyman, by Doctor, dam Viola's j Duchess; bred by Mrs Laud Wright. Champion cow : Mr C. Day's fawn Ret- ] ford Girl, by Retford Boy, dam Exile's i Sprightly; bred by exhibitor. Bull, three years old and over. Four entries.—Mrs F. Laud Wright's dk fawn | Wild Cherry, imp., 1, C. Day's fawn and w Rioter of Pencarrow 2, VV. J. Hall's dk fawn 1 Sweet William h c. J Bull, two years old. One entry.—C. • Day's silver fawn Viola's Dairyman 1, champion and special mention. Bull, one year old. Two entries.—Mrs F. Laud, Wright's dk f awn Vail 1, W. J. Hall's fawn Princ i of Matatoke 2. Cow or heifer, three years old or over, milking or visibly in calf Seven entries.— C Day's fawn R-tford Girl 1 andcliampion, I C. Diy's dk fawn Wild Flower 2 and b c, ! Mrs F. Laud Wright's dk fawn Little BoPeep 2, C. Day's dk fawn Rita h c. Heifer, two years old, Three entries.— Mrs F. Laud Weight's dk fawn Dewdrop 1, C. Day's fawn Sweetheart 2, Mrs F. Laud I Wright's silver fawn liarbett h o. Heifer, one year old. Four ent,ri a s.— C. Day's fawn Beryl 1, C. Day's dk fawn ! Carnation 2, Mrs F. Laud Wright's fawn | Flo h c. AYRSHIRE, Champion bull,—Mr W. J. H.ll's Prince rf Wales, by Prince Charlie, dam I Beauly. j Bull, three years old or 07er. Two en- | tries.—W. J. Hall's Prince of Wales 1 and j champion, F. C. Lichfield's b and w Fer- ; gueon 2, j Bu 1, two year old. Three en'ries —W, : J. Hill's King Robert I, W. J. Hall's Prim e 2, Government's Experimental Farm's b j and w Duke h c. Bull, one year old. Two entres.—F. C. j Litchfield's b and w Bell Ri.y 1, F. C. i Litchfield's r and w Fancy 2. ) Cow or heifer, three year old or over, J milking, with calf at foot or visibly in ca f. j v ix en'ries.—'lovernnient Farm's bk and j w Tul'p 1, F. C Litchti-dd'n w Spot 2, F. C. Litchfield's w and r J tne h c, F. C. Litchfield's La=s o' Gowrie c. | Heifer, turn years old. Six entries—F. C . : Litchli'dd's Beatrice 1, F. ('. Litchfield's ' | Countess 2. (iovernment Experimental 1 ! Farm h c, W. J. Hall's 1, /,/,ie c. | Heifer, one year old. Four entries.— 1 • | Government Experimental Farm 1, W. J. t : Hall's Sarah Jane 2. ' JtOLSTEIN. Champion bull.—Mr W. T. Wood's i Hero, imp, 3 years. Champion cow.—F. C. Litchfield's b and i I w Wood, bred by Mr Wood. . ! Bull, any ago. 'Two entries.—W. T. | Wood's Hero 1 and champion. W. T Wood 1 2. ' i Cow, any age, milking, or visibly in calf. ) i Seven entries.—F. C. Litchfield's b and w ; Wood 1 and champion, G. W Lmton 2 r , W. T. Wood h c, F. C. J ; tchfield o. 1] Haifer, one or two yeaia old. Three ent ; tries.—W. J. Hall 1, G. W, Luxton 2, G. W. i Luxt rn 3. t \ Cow, any btesd or grade, uilklog or
visibly in calf To bp judged points as a dairy cow. Eight entries—W. J. Hall's Sylvia 1, sinj<r|i and Lee's r and w Mankey !. 2, C D ly's F'earl h c. s Two lieiffr--, two years old, suitable for 3 dairy purposes. Eight entiies.—C. Day's Violet It and Kathleen 1, J. W. Hall's j Queen May and w Princess 2, Newstead • K«t>Ue's browns h c. 1 Two heifers, 1 year old, fuitable for dairy i purposes. Eight entries. Newstead Estate's fawns 1, Newstead's blacka 2, W. I>. Booth h c. IAT CATTLE. Ox, any age. Two eutries. James Taylor 1, Kereone Estate 2. Fat bullock, four years old. Three entries —\V. \ osper 1, Geo. W. Vercoe 2, MoNieol and Co. h c. Pair fat steers, 3-year-old. Two entries. —W. A. Oliver 1, McNicol and Co. 2. Fat 6teer, three year old. Two entries.— Ge\ Booth 1, Fdw. Allen 2. Three fat steerp, two year old, calved since July Ist, 1901. One entry.—James Taylor 1. F it c >w. any age. Five entries. - James Taylor 1, John Fisher 2, Kvreone Estate h c, McNic >1 and Co. c. Fat heifer, thiee years and under. Three entries.—McNiool and Co. 1 and 2, A. L. Souter h o. 'lhree bullocks, any cross or breed, most ! suitable for fre< z ; ug. Four entries.—Nor- : man Taj lor 1, E. Goodwin 2 and h c. SHEEP. LINCOLN'S. Judge: Mr J. Ft. Lanauz< (Napier). ! Stewards : Messrs W. H. li ruey, Win. ■ Winter a: d J. Pennikot. Champion ram—Mr K. H. Peikie. Champion ewe—Mr C T Hartiball. Rum, IS months and over. Fuur entries —K. 11. I'eake, 1 and champion, W. G. ' Park 2, C. T. H irriball c. 1 Kam. under IS months. Four entrios— J R McKlwin 1, J. R. McEiwin 2, R. H. Peake h c. * Ewe, any age, suckling lamb. Two entries—C. T. lUrriball 1, C. T. Barriball 1 2. Three Ewe', any age. suckling lambs. One ent y VV. G. Park 1. ] Ewe, under 18 months. Five entries— 5 C. r. Bairiball 1 and champion, 0. T. Bnrriball 2. ] Three Ewes, under 18 months. One entry—VV. G. I'ark 1 and special merit. I KN'IILISII LEICESTEKS. i Champion ram. Assits Reiliaation Boaru'g Nixun V, shorn Nov. 20th, IUOS, ' lambed IHO2, bred by Mr Nixon, Canterbury. Stud, No. 37. Champion e -e. Mr John Gordou'f, bred by exhibitor Ram, IS mouths and over. Eight entries.—Assets Realisation Board 1 and champion, James Taylor 2, G ivernmunt Experimental Farm h c, John Gordon c. Kam, under 18 months. Eleven entries. —John Gordon 1, E. Goodwin 2, F. K. Seddon h.c. Three Rams, under 18 months. Eleven entries.—John Gordon 1, E. Goodwin 2, James Taylor h.o, John Gordon c. Ewe, any age, suckling lamb. Five I entries. — John Gordon 1 and champion, 1 John Gordon 2, E. <io dwin h c. Three Ewe*, any age, Buck.ing lambs. Throe entries.-John Gordon 1 an I 2, J. McCarthy c. Ewe. uader 18 months. Nine entries.— j J. Gordon 1,2 and h c, J. McCarthy e. i Three ewes, under 18 months. Twelve entries.—John Gjrdon 1, 2 and h c, J. ' McCarthy c. ROMNEY MARSH. Champion ewe, U. S. Hawkins' lambed September, 1005, bred by exhibitor. 1 Rim, 18-months and over. Four entries. —LI. S. Hawkins 1 and champion, and 2, J. 1 0. Allen h c. J Ram, under 18 months. Six entries.— H. S. Hawkins 1, J. C. Allon 2, W. Chitty 1 h c and o. Three rams, under 18 months. Four 1 entries.—H. S. Hawkins 1 and 2, J. C. Allen h c. '] Ewo, any age, suckling lambs. Four en- 1 tries.—J. C. Allen 1 and 2, VV. Chitty bo. 'l'hree ewes, any aye, suckiiug lambs. J Two entries.—J. C. Allen 1 and 2. 1 Ewe, under 18-months. Six entries.—H. S. Hawkins 1 and champion, and 2, J. C. « Allen h c. 1 Three ewes, under 18 mintln. Four a entries.—H. S. Hawkins 1, VV. Chitty 2, J. C. Allen he.. e SUKOI'SIIIRES. Julge: Mr Heutor Uootn (Feilling). 'J Stewards: Messrs Thos Martin, lv. Johnstone and Geo. Henderson. J Champion ram.—lieo, lUKard's Wheston Hero lambed December, l'JOo; bred by Mr j Williams, ] Rain, 18 months and over. One entry.— Geo. Ballard's Wbeston Hero, lambed De- I cemoer, 19J5 ; bred by Mr Williams 1 and 1 champion. Ram, under 18 months. Six entries.— e Geo. Ballard 1, 0. Day 2, Geo. Ballard h c, C. Day o. t Three rama, under 18 months, Two; ( entries.—C. Day 1, C. Diy 2. 1 Lwe, any age, suckling laoab. Two entries.—o. Day 1, C. Day 2. t E.ve, under 18 months. Two entries.— i C. Day 1 and 2. ] SOUTHDOWN. Champion Ram. Oae uutry.—Govern- ! ment Experimental Farm's, by Laird XX bred by Agr cultural Department. Ram. IS months and over. Two entries.—G.iverumeat Experimental Farm's by Laird XX 1 aud h. 0., F. R. Seddon'a 2. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries.— ■ Government Experimental Farm's 1. ' Three Rams, uuder 18 months. Two entries.—Government Experimental Farm's ' ' 1 and 2. I 1 Three ewes, under 18 monthi. Two en-tries.-C. Day 1 and 2. ' Ewe, under 18 mouths—'Two entries.— |' Government Experimental Farms 1 ■ and 2. Turee Ewes, under 18 months. Two j , entries. Gjverument Experimental : Farm's 1 and 2. FAT SIIEK1". Judge.—Mr J. Marks (Auckland). Five Crossbred Wetbers (sttjru) most suitable for looal traie. Five entries.— E. Goodwin 1, John Gordon 2, E. Goodwin 3, W. G. Parks c. Five Crossbred Wetbers (shorn) most suitable for fre zin j. Four entries.—W. G. Park's 1, Johu G jrdon's 2 and h c. Five Crossbred Wethers, under 18 ' months, in the wool, most profitable sheep, wool and carcase comb.ned. Four entries —Assets Realisation Board's 1 and 2, John Goidon'sh cj Five crossbred awei, under 18-months, in ! the wool, most suitab.e for breeding purposes. Five entries.—Assets Realisation Board 1, John Gordon 2, Assets Realisation Board h c, H. W. Mackereth c. Five crossbred ewes (shorn) most suitable I for local trade. Three entries.—John Gordon's Linooln-Leicestor Gross 1 and 2. Ten sheep (shorn) most suitable for freezing purposes. 'lhreo entries.—John | Gordon 1 and 2. Five crossbred lamb?, most suitab'e for i local trade. One entrv.—McGovern and i Quin 1. Five crossbred lambs, most suitable for freezing. Four entries.— YlcUovern and Quin 1 and 2, H. W. Mackereth h o, F. R. Seddon c. 1 en crossbred lambs, suitable for freezing, j Exhibits to bejudgod alive, and a first and i second prize to be given to the peu3 which ! the judges on the Show ground consider best for freezing purposes. All lambs to be killed (no later that seven days after the ! Auckland Show), and shipped to London, when a further first and second prize will be given to the lot which the London agents Oonsider best suite! to the L >ndon market. Three entries.—Mciovern and (juin 1 and 2, F. R. Seddon h c. PIGS. BLACK BERKSHIRE. Judge: Mr R. Burke (Waihouj Steward: Mr I. Daviea. Champion Boar Mr P. Crosby's bk Kirg Champion sow : Mr H. Shaw's blaok. Boar, over 12 months. Four entries.— Pat Crosby'sbk King Quail landchampion, Geo. Edgecumbe 2. Boar, under 12 month?. Five entries.— , Pat Crosby's Royal Flush 1, W. Chitty 1 Sow over 12 months, visibly in pig or suckling pigs.—Six entries —H. H. thaw's 1 black 1 and champion, A. W, Day 2. Sow, under 12 months. Five entries i Pat Crosby's bk Black Bess, Pat Cro-by'a j t)k Ebony 2. TAJ) WORTHS. Champion sow, IV r ;<i. W. L.ixton's ; bred by Mr Jarvn, I'aliuerst u North. Boar, over 12 months. Une entry.—G. W Luxton's 1. Boar, under 12 moDthß, 'Two entries, I G. W Luxton's 1, K J. Rogers 2 Sow, over 12 months, visibly in piir or pueklinu. Three entries <;. \y, Luxton's 1 and champion, E. J, Rogers 2. Sow, under 12 months, 'l'wo entries. ! G. W. Luxton's 1, E. J. Roger's 2. Three pigs, to weigh dressed, in the opinion of the Judge, nt more than lOOlbs I each. One entry.—Pat Croaby's 1. HOME I.N' 1)1 j'STRIFS. I ; IiUbAU, SCONES, CAICKK, ETC. ' Judge—Mr W.Scott (lhames) j DAIRY PIiODUCE. MAORI ' LASSES AND SUN- , DRIES Judge - Mr Thos. Wells (Cambridge), - Stewards—Mersrs W. C. avis, S. Klight . C. S. Hutchinß'n, & lb. Butter, without salt, in }lb rolls, I t op«a to all, Six entries.—tlii» K. LUWe :
s 1, Misi Eyre 2, Mrs H. Winter h.c, Sleigh s and Let's c. p 21b. Mutter, with salt, in Jib rolls, open J to all. 0 nn.ries.—Miss Kate Little 1, r Eyre 2, Airs H. Holtby h.c., Sleigh and a Lee's c. i 2lb. Butter, without salt, in rolls 1 opin to those who have not taken a first pnzi at previous Waikato Show?. Five en- • tries.—ilrs W. Rothwell 1, Mi'd 11 Winter | 2, Mrs John Milne h.c., Mrs R. T. Gilmour c. 21b. Butter, with salt, in jib. rolls, open to those who have not taken a first prize at previous Waikato Shown. Five entrios.— Mrs W. Rothwell 1, Mrs Hudner 2, Mrs John Milne h 0., Mrs Peacook c. 21b of liutter, in Jib. rolls, slightly salted, made by the "H .obe" Separator Two entries. —Mrs John Milne 1, Mrs PeaCock 2. 2 Loaves of Bread, 1 pan, and 1 turn-over, 2 b Loaves, made by baker from Chimoion Flour. '1 wo entries, -H. J. Ashby 1, Thos. Reed 2. 2 Loaves Home made Bread, made by settler's wifu or daughter, from Northern Koller Milling C mpttiiy's Champion Flour. Five ent ies. Miss Eyre 1, Mrs McKi ight 2, Mrs A. J. Beauth v.h.c. Home made sconea, made by settler's wife or daughttr. Ten entrios.—M s He- : Knight I, Airs W. C. D> v s 2, A.rs T. j yuiiUv.ugn v li c, Mrs A. J. Beauth c. Home-made Scopes, male by set ler's wife or daughter, from Bycroft & 0 >'s Snowdrift Flour. Seven entries.—MisW. C. Divis 1, Mrs Mclvniaht 2, Mrs T. Quaitrough v.lio, Mis Fow c. 2.L aves of II ,me itiude Hiead, mnie by settler's wif i ur daugiiter trom Bycroft iV Co's '"Tulip" Flour. Five entries.--M. n Kyre 1, Mrs John Milne 2, Mrs McKuight c. Ho ue-mado fccones, made by settler's wife or daughter from any local fl iur aud milk, wi h "Aunt Janet's Baking Powder, l walve entries.—Mrs Mcknight 1, Ml 3 tow 2, Mrs T. v h c, Mrs W. C. 1 lavis c. Fancy scones. Five entrios.- T. Qutltrough 1, Mrs W. C. Davis 2, E. J. Rogers h c. Scones (plain) made by girl under 17 years. Tnree entries.—Miss Milne 1, Miss Rogers 2. Currant cake made by girl under 17 years. One entry,—Miss Kogers 1. Fruit cake. Five entries. —Mrs McKnight 1, -Mrs E J. Rogers 2, Mrs W. C. Davis h c, Mrs R. T. Gilmour c. Srol cuke, four entries—Mi-8 Mrs E. J. Rogers 2, Mrs W. <J. Utvis n c. Iced cake, to be judged by the icing. Two entries,—Mrs W. C. Divis 1, Mrs A. Terry 2. 1* iu,t cake, made by girl un ler 17 years, two entries.—Miss liogeis 1, Miss Uladvs Williams 2. S ed c ke, made by girl under 17 yearp. Three entries.—Miss Rogers 1, Miss Gladys Williams v h c. Cri am poll's. Three entries—Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Mrs A. Terry 2. Mince pies. Three entries—Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Mrs H. G. Batt 2. Jam tarts. S.x entries—Mrs T. Qualtrough 1, Mrs E. J. Rogers 2, Mrs A, Terry h c. Sausage rolls. Time entries—Mrs E. J. Rogers 1, Mrs A. J. Beiuth 2, Mrs W. C. Davis h c. Jam sandwich. Pour entries—Miss E. M. K'jmptuorue 1, Mrs W. C, Djvis 2, Mrs R. T. Giimour c. Lemon cheese cakes. Two entries—Mrs \\ . O. Davis 1, Mrs 11. Crawford 2. Assortment of biscuits. One entry—Mrs W. C. D»vis 1. fcwiss roll. Three entries—Mrs W. C Davis 1, Mrs McKnight 2. Sponge cake. Seven entrios—Mrs E. J. Rogers 1, Mrs McFnight 2, Miss Violet Muyer h c, Mrs T. Qualtrough c. snort bread. Tnree entries —Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Miss Larney 2. Potatoes, boiled in skins, One entry— Mrs W. C. Davis 1. Pair fowls, trussed ready for cooking. Two entries—Mrs H. G. Batt 1, Mrs H. G. Batt >. Pair ducks, trussed ready for cooking. Two entries—Mrs H. G. batt 1, Mtb H. G. Batt 2. One dozen hen's eggs, single yolk, by weight. Five entries-Thos. tteid 1, Mrs E. J Rogers 2, Mrs John Milne b c, Sleigh aud Lees c. Duck's eggs, single yolk, by weight. Two entries.—Mrs R. T. Gilmour 1. Ham and side of bacon, cured bv farmer. Two entries.—Mrs H. G. batt 1 and 2. Collection of vegetables. One entry.— Mrs 11. G. Batt 1. Toffee, made by boy or girl under 17 years. Two entries.-Master Fred Davis 1, Miss Alice ililne 2. Collection of pickles, Three entries. Mrs W. C Davis I, Mrs H. G. Batt 2, Mrs E. J. Rogers h c. Honey (most attractive display). One entry.-W. (i. Little 1. Collection of bottled fruit, not less than thin 3 varieties. Four entries.—Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Mrs H. G. Bitt 2, Miss Larney h c, Miss E. J. Rogers c. Codection of jams, not less than 3 varieties. Four entries.—Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Mrs H. G. Bitt 2 and ho, Mr* E. J. Rogers c. Colleocion of jellies, not less than three varieties. Two entries.—Mrs W.C.Davis 1, Mrs E. J, Rogers 2, Jar ot marmalade. Four entries.—Mrs W. C. Davis 1, Miss E. J. Rogers 2, Mrs H. (J. Bitt h c, Miss Larney c. Chip carving, by boy or girl under 18 years. One entry. —Mr MuDermott (jum.) 1. Wood oarving (relief), by boy or girl under lb years. Une entry.—Mr MoDeruiott (junr.j 1. Dressed doll, by girl under 17 years, doll not to cjst moro than li butore being dressed. Four entries.—Miss D. Hardley 1, Miss Alma Williams 2, Miss Christina Honey bun h c, Mias Giadys Williams c. iiax whip, male by boy uuder 17 years. Three entries.—Master ive Milne 1, Master Rogers 2, Master Joan Honeybuu h 0. ttand-dressed Two entries.—Mrs I. Ilemjpo i, luia. Haud-dressed kiekie. Three entries,— Mrs J. Ilemopo 1, Rmga Wuenua2, Mrs Wm. Piriki 3. Throe plain kits. Two entries.—Ngarouga 1, illrs J. Ilemopo 2. 'Three fancy kits. Toree entries.—Mrs J. Heaiopo 1, Ngaronga 2. Bread, mtie by Maori woman from Champion Hour. Four entries.—Mrs J. Heuiupo 1, Mrs Penn 2, Mrs B. Martin h 0. — WOOD CHOPPING. By this time the large majority of the 1 thousands present had congregated round the ring, where immediately after the parade the wood-chopping competition took i place, in whion ( J axemen started. After a most exciting struggle the first block to catch the judges' eye was that of the I scratch man, Fred Sibley, who performed | his task in 3min. 58 -t-sth sees., the limit I man Dent, with 35 seconds start, tin : shing "as near as a tou ;h " to,a tie. J. PetersoD, with K) seconds, was third. SPECIAL DAIRY COW CLASS. A steward for each competing cow to vi-.it, 011 any evening after entry, the cowshed where she is milked, and see her | stripped satisfactorily. The following day to see her milked morning and evening under normal conditions, weigh the milk and : take a sample at each milking, such to be I sealed in the presence of the owner or his ! deputy, and delivered to the gentleman ! conducting the testing and computing the j calculations. One point allowed for each pound of milk , 10 points for each percentage of butter fai; one point for every 10 j days over the lirst and up to 14S days after calving. The milk to be tested and the computations made up by a thoroughly qualified person, and the awards handed to the president.
1904 1905 1906 Thoroughbreds 10 5 II Roadsters, carriage iioises, etc. 227 253 246 Draughts ... c 0 J5 39 Total... 3°3 *96 CATTLE.— Pedigree Shorthorn M '9 33 Orade Shorthorn ... 12 2! 14 Pedigree Ilerefords 9 9 3 Pedigree Angus >2 6 11 Pedigree Jersey 19 24 21 Ayrshire .., '5 2! 24 Dairy U 33 37 Jlols'tein 5 9 11 Grade and other cattle 7 2 S Pat y> 17 22 J I , ... 161 IS2 SHEEP.— ' Lincoln ... 22 JO tb Leicester (English) 40 47 59 Rotnney Marsh 3« 19 30 Shropshire 27 27 15 Southdown 25 23 10 Other pieeds 2 Fat <Sv " 5 3 Total .. 197 178 165 PIGS.— Black Berkshire 14 15 21 Tamworth 5 9 It J ixal •9 24 . 32
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Waikato Times, Volume LVII, Issue 8053, 10 November 1906, Page 2
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