THE A. & P. SHOW

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2334, 28 October 1908, Page 5

THE A. & P. SHOW

A SUCCESSFUL OPENING.

Onto more the “man on the land” lias come into liis own, and the fruits of his handiwork and skill, together with numerous side-lines occupy pride of —lace in the minds of the community to-day. There is no r-o6m for debate on this point, for cynics, may scornfully decry “the Show” and to their friends “wonder why people go and “what they can see in it?” yet when all d-s said and done the great event finds oil© and all paying personal tribute to its attractions. True, there are side shows” of various kinds that cater for those who prefer an entertainment of the lightest, giddiest- kind, but back of it all, the foundation of the Show, are the exhibits that speak of the country life. Not only do the live stock of farm and station take the chief place at the gathering, but- the situation and" scope of the grounds wherein they are placed, provide them with a sufficiently rural setting to satisfy the most jaded townsman that the scene constitutes for him, ' at- any rate, a complete change front his ordinary environment. The picture that was presented .yesterday was one that was full of charm and animation, and it will be imp roved upon to-day, that is providing the weather prpves favorable. Yesterday the morning broke bright and clear, and a large crowd attended the grounds and spent a profitable and enjoyable day "Inspecting the stock and. implements. All went well until the latter part of the afternoon when a heavy thunderstorm occurred and sent the people- scurrying to their homes., It was rather an unfortunate damper for so successful a day, and •a general hope is expressed that these spring showers which'have been fairly frequent of late will hold off fdr People’s Day. This year’s -Show ds generally con- . ceded, so Tar as can be judged on. the • first day’s experience- to be well up to the highest standards .achieved in the past: In some-classes the'entries are smaller than they were last year, but in others'they: are larger, and the general average is said 'to be a record. Be that as it may, there is sufficient both in quantity and quality to provide ample scope for -appreciation on the part of visitors. As •is natural in such a- district as Poverty Bay, sheep -occupy a particularly prominent place, and the best that skilful breeding can obtain, as on view. The Romneys hold' pride of place as the breed which best satisfies local conditions, but* other branches of the wool and mutton brigade-are, well represented. 'The average visitor will only give the useful' and homely sheep some passing attention, but the fine array of horses provides a spectacle that appeals to all classes both young and old, for who does not love to see a yell bred, horse? This year’s ring 'competitions are as interesting as ever, and those arranged for to-day’s programme promise to provide first-class contests. A word of praise must be given to those great adjuncts to every agricultural show, the side-shows. And what a number and variety there were ! Here were the “strong men,” who performed marvellous feats with heavy weights, and who threw out tempting offers to wrestle all and -sundry, offers which the' general, man appeared rather chary of accepting. Another tent, gaily decorated with gaudily-coloi'ed representations of all ■ sorts and conditions of weird' animals, • contained, we were told, bight-legged pigs, two-bodied cats, and many other curious creatures. Further on, the “smallest woman in ,the worjd” was to "be viewed and spoken to, and, if the spectator wished, he might even have the honor of ’shaking the-little ' lady by the hand, and enquiring as to her personal welfare The snakecharmer was in evidence with her writhing reptiles and her baby crocodile, which creatures she manipulated in a manner which made the lookershudder Her sister, the wonderful rifle-shot, gave exhibitions of her art, and time after time, without a single miss, smashed the little white discs with her unerring-shooting. It was fitting, if only for the sake of contrast, thatt there should be a giantess on show; and this gentle lady’s smile fell graciously upon'more than one of the many admirers in a manner calculated to cause a strange fluttering-in their manly bosoms. The quaint -little picanninies, the children of boxing proclivities, were the envy • and admiration of numerous budding “Tommy Burnses,” whilst the cruel

NO. 2 RING

NO. 3 RING

Driving Competition over pegs Wire Jump. High Jump. LUNCH..

Ladies’ Hack. Maiden Jumpers Steerdeckaso Jumpers. . GRAND PARADE. Harness Trot.

HORSES. ,

THOROUGHBRED

-manner in which a Punch treated his. Judy caiteed pangs of juvenile Borrow. Tire re were several Aunt . Sallies ■whereat the youth with the keen eye and the strong right arm were wont , to distort themselves, and the games of skill, affording ample opportunities of losing much and gaining little, found ready patrons. And above all Ahe clanging of gongs, the tinkling of bell®, the crack of rifle-shot* the sound-of y mans shuffling feet, and the roaring of raucoUs-voiced, leatherhinged' “spruikors,” who, each and all, fervently commended their res- • pective shows in terms of the utmost* ► laudation, amidst all the bustle and excitement, stood the Gospel tent, from, which was distributed literature, an emblem of that great Christianity to ■_ which the British nation gives allegiance. , , The attendance’ yesterday was ex- . ceptionally large for the first day, and it is .evident that the opening day is steadily becoming more popular as that section of the community which desires to closely^examine the ® exhibits has a better opportunity of doing so then than when the grounds are thronged with people. The arrangements appear to have been very thoroughly made, and everything -went off without a hitch. Mr.H. M. Porter and his staff Avorked assiduously throughout the day, and the system followed was §o excellent that firgt class results were

A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS ' AWAITS THE PEOPLE’S. VERDICT.

achieved in getting the judging carried out according to schedule. The following are --the officials : President, Mr. T. Holden; vice-presi-dent, Mr. F. B. Barker; -general committee, Messrs W. It- -Barker, TV. Bell, A. J. Cameron, C. A. Fenwick, C. Dray, D. Kirkpatrick, F. J. Lysnar, TV. D. S. MacDonald, J. It. Murphy, C. J. Parker, W. TT . Smith, H-. G. Tucker, H. H. Wall, Geo. Witters, A. S. Wachsmann; (bon. auditors, W. F. "J. Anderson, A. F. Kennedy; hon. treasurer, D. Morice; secretary, H. M. Porter. Stewards. —Draughts : Messrs A. J. Cameron, -Ralph Murphy, E. O. Stackwood. Harness: Messrs It. Murphy, G. 11. Morice, Gep. Runcrrnan. Flacks: Messrs G. Witters, H. G. Tucker, H. iSmitli, L. 0. Ingram. Competitions : Messrs TV. It. Barker, H. G. Tucker, H. Smith, L. O. Ing■ram. Trots: Messrs W. It. Barker, EL G. Tucker, H. Smith, L. O. Ingram. Ponies: Messrs F. J. Lysnar, J. -S. W. Neilson, J. B. Morris. Stud. Cattle: Messrs A. S. Waclis- ' mayn, A. J. Falkner, J. L. Y. Martin, Dairy Cattle: Messrs A. S. Wachsmann, A. J. Falkner, J. L. Y. "Martyn. -Fat Cattle: Messrs A. S. Wachsmann, A. J. Falkner, J. L. Y. Martyn. Lincoln Sheep: Messrs C. A. Fenwick, E. TV. Langford, J A. McDonnell. Sheep, other breeds: Messrs C. A. Fenwick, E. TV. Langford, J. ‘A. McDonnell. Romney Sheep: Messrs C. A. 'Fenwick, E. TV. Langford, J. A. McDonnell. Fat Sheep : Messrs C. A. Fenwick, E. TV. Langford, J. A. McDonnell. Dogs (sporting and fancy)Mr. R. Long. Sheep Dogs: Mr. R. Long. Produce: Mr. TV. J. Cox. Pigs: Mr. .TV. Bell. Poultry : Mr. It. Mitchell. The catering was excellently carried out by Mrs Erskine.

BEE DRIVING. Shortly after two o’clock, Mr. It. Gibb, Government Inspector of Apiaries, gave -a demonstration of driving bees from box to frame hives. A small number of spectators watched the work, and another demonstration will! be given this afternoon.

PEOPLE’S DAY. To-day is People’s Day at the Show, and the more exciting events will be contested in the ring. The following is the programme:

NO. 1 RING. Heavy-weight Hacks, Medium weight Hacks, Light-weight Hacks, Weight-carriers 14 to 15.

Light Spring Cart Horse, Heavy Spring Cart Horse, Carrier’s Turnout, Tradesmen’s Turn-out, Single Harness, 14 and under 14.3, Single Harness oA r er 15.1.

Best Yearling Colt, Draught. Do, bv Ben Royal, Draught. Do. Filly or Gelding, Draught. (Class 4, no entries.) Best 2-year-old Gelding, Draught. Best 2-year-old Filly, Draught. Best 3-year-old Gelding, Draught. Best 3-ycar-old Filly, Draught. Most Breeding Marc, Draught. Best ~ Dry Mare, Draught. Best team of Two, Draught. Best Gelding 4 years or over. Best Stallion, Draught. DOUBLE RING.

■ It .is absolutely necessary that all exhibitors be in the judging ring at 9 ar.in. to-day.

The entries in the different classes for thoroughbred stock showed a slight decrease from last year in point of numbers, but as regards quality the various exhibits Avere Avell up to jjrevious standards. Mr. J. Robson carried off the honors in the yearling class with a nice upstanding Strowan —Mautuke colt, a full brother to the famous- Pink’Un. The only other entrant in this class, Mr. Newton’s San Romo fillyV was rather backAvard in condition, and the judge quickly arvarded the palm to the colt. There Avere no entries for the class for two-year-old colts,- but for the best filly or gelding of the same ago Mrs. E. G. Hinton’s hay filly, Follette_ by Motor—Mungoti, just secured the Arerdict from Mr. C. W. Johnson’s StroAvan filly. The Avinner is a very well-groAvn filly, with an exceptional range,’ while the runrier-up is a graceful filly, but rather on.the small side. Out of three entrants for thej best thoroughbred mire, Mr. Game 'Carrington’s Lady Iteay, by St. Loger—Ladybird, Avas the only one to entei\ the ring. She is a nice compact mare, showing good quality, blit is hardly up tp the standard of last season’s Ladybird and Yogozo. -

Although there were only iwo competitors in the entire class, considerable speculation was indulged in as to whether Gazely or Multifid would be the victor. The contest bad a slight international flavor, the former being an imported horse, by Grey Leg, and Multifid being the progeny of one of New Zealand’s most foremost sires, Multiform. (Mr. Freeman an ado a very thorough inspection of both, having them moved sknvly and quickly, .and turned rapidly. Finally he awarded the red ticket to the chestmit, amidst -applause from the ring-skiers. The Avinner is a fine upstanding horse, of splendid constitution, and a good mover, showing plenty of clean, flat bone. Multifid, while showing bigger bone, wag pot so clean, while his paces evi-

dentl'y did not'please tho judge as -well as did those of the imported horse * "... ' •

-In the hackney yearling class, the quality was good, although the numbers were small. After a fairly close contest, Mr., E. Knight’s ißasuto" filly, Tui, was awarded the palm. She was well forward in condition, and gives promise of furnishing into a useful mare. -v

The progeny of Baron XI. were next under the judge’s eye, and Mr. Edwards’ brown filly which was run-ner-up in the previous class, scored a first from Mr. Hensliaiv’s colt.

Mr. FI. White scored a popular"win in' the class for the best- mare or gelding, coaching' stamp, with his fine roan gelding Davy, , a powerfullybuilt horse, with .excellent . action. Mr. Thornley Sherr-att’s mare Langlee was a close second, many being of the opinion that she would he declared the winner

There was very keen competition in the class for the best mare suitable for breeding weight-carriers. It was a. good class on the whole, although several -of the competitors were hardly up to they weight. After some considerable time the judge placed Mr. Ewan Jefferson’s bay mare Rose first, remarking that there were very few points between the placed horses. For the best entire to improve the breed of weight carriers, Mr. Alderson’s brown horse Coker’s Emperor won from Mr. J. C. Field’s Cavalier,

and Miy s E. Murphy’s Waimarama. Mr. Grov’s Tommy * Atkins was also shown in this class) but in the judge’s opinion he was more suitable for the coaching class, and was consequently overlooked-. The winner is t3 r pical of his class, a fine free stallion, by Chilperic—Coker’s Betsy, and imported from the well-known, stud of Mr. Jas. Coker, of Suffolk, England. The placings in the previous class were reversed when the entries to improve tho breed of coaching horses were -paraded, and Cavalier’s win in this division, judging by the applause of the spectators, was decidedly popular. Tommy Atkins was awarded the yellow ticket in this class. The well and favorably known creamy on tiro Mars was once again successful in the pony stallion class, and easily accounted for his only opponent, Mr. Hales’ chestnut entire Hauiti.

HARNESS. The 'harness classes were- judged in No. 2 ring, and -although some excellent animals were shown, quite a number of the exhibits could only be classed as mediocre.

In the single buggy horse class first and second positions were filled- by Mr. L. H. Cooxi’s exhibits, Canter-bury-bred horses. The second prizetaker was probably the better animal, and was only debarred from first honors through being rather -rough for show mimeses.

Mr. C. A. Sherriff added another to his long list of successes with his bay pony Cookie, in the singlo harness pony class. Cookie has an unbeaten record in the show ring, and is a fine spirited animal, with ide-nty of pace and perfect action. Although some good ponies were shown, Cockie was easily first, and with his. mate, Cheekie, ax>prox>riated the prize for the best tandem team. The X>air were compelled to take second place to -Mr. White’s pair Toby and Dick in the class for pair of buggy ponies. Mr. White also scored the first award with his pair of grays in tho class over 15.1. The pair, although not perfectly matched, were universally admired, and stood far above any of the other competitors in this division.

In the class for buggy pairs over 14.2 and under 15.1, Mr. L. IF. Coop again scored with Dick and Dolby, aaFio had filled the two first places in the single harness classes. These animals were perhaps the prettiest pair on the ground, and both in color, style, and pace, wore evenly matched. Their yictory in this event Avas most nomdar. Mr. A. H. Storey, avlio judged the •harness classes, Avas complimented upon the manner in which he dealt with the various classes, and his. decisions in each case were received with satisfaction.' HACKS.

Hacks AA cre particularly strong in most classes, and some really fine animals were shown. As an the thoroughbred classes, Mr. Freeman Avas most painstaking in making his selections, and the manner in AA’hich he closely examined every competitor, and" gave everybody a chance, Avas very favorably commented on. Mr. L. O. Ingram’s chestnut- mare Avas -awarded the prize for the best Avalking hack, the judge remarking that she Avas one of the fairest Avalkers lie had seen. She covered the distance (about 10 chains) tAvice eacli time occupying 50sec._ - Twenty-seven entries lined up to contest the maiden hack class, up to 13 stone. Out of this number ten Avere left in after the first round, and the next, round saAv this number reduced to five. After very careful judging, during which Mr. Freeman himself rode the remaining competitors, Mr. L. H. Coop’s hay gelding Dick Avas placed first, Avith Mr. H. White’s hay gelding Mick second, and Mr. Parker’s chestnut third. It ,wns an excellent class, some of the animals being fit to take their place in any slioav ring in the Dominion. For the-best troop-horse, the judging conditions Avere different to the other classes. The animals had to be up to 14£ stone, to- lead freely, and stand quietly for mounting and dismounting. After going through the various manoeuvres, Mr Leslie Oate’s broAvn gelding Istar was placed first. In the polo pony class there was a good entry, and competitors were judged by galloping to a peg, turning sharply, galloping back to the judges, and pulling up short. Some clever animals Avere seen- out, 4 and first honors -eventually Avent to Mr. K. Williams’ chestnut gelding Ned, a very clever animal, with -plenty of pace. -

SHEEP

.. T'i sheen section this year showed a decline in the number of entries,' and ,‘t is also somewhat unfortunate that there was little marked improArement in thiC quality of the classes judged yesterday. The exhibits, excepting the Sbropsliires, Aver© of a very fair order, but- there Avas noA rerthelese room for much improvement. x The Lincoln section was the. first judged, and this contained a better typo of sheep than Was to be found in any of the others. It is to be regretted that there Avas. so little competiion, Mr. D. Kirkpatrick, tbs Patutabi breeder, beipg the sole exm-

.bitor. Ho was well represented in each-class, and jn all cases was awarded tho premier position.. His sheep could, perhaps, have been in better show condition, but they were, nevertheless, a credit to their -exhibitor, who also bred tho majority of them. His first prize-taker in class 105, best ram over 18 'months and under 30 months, was a particularly fine specimen, being true to type and showing all the characteristics -of the breed. Mr. Kirkpatrick’s chainxuon ram was another fiite~ animal. It has a good frame, -isT beautifully woolled, and was entirely worthy of the honor accorded it. The champion ewe was an -attractive sheep, being of tho true Lincoln type. The Leicester breeds are ones that for years have made Canterbury famous for its mutton and lamb, but they are evidently breeds which have found little favor’ in Poverty Bay, judging by the entries. English Leicesters, for which there were fouy classes, were totally unreresentod, and in a similar number of classes for Border Leicester's there were only seven entries, representing two exhibitors) Messrs J. Brown and J. Brunton. The former only showed one animal, in the class for best ram, and. secured second place with an exhibit of the Patutahi breeder. Mr. Brunton, securing first in all classes, and also second in three. The exhibits were not of extraordinary merit, but were fairly tyideal of the breed. They were, xierhaps, not quite so well! woolled as they might ho, and practically all the animals shown were on the-small side.

The Shropshire- is another neglected breed, and in the four classes, Mr. TV. Jobson was the sole representative, with eight- entries. The exhibits, however, were on the weak side, and there was x>ractically only one sheep, -a G-tooth ram from the stud of Mr. Rupert Parry, the wellknown Timaru breeder, that showed the true characteristics of the breed.

Of the .slieep judged . yesterday, there was better competition amongst the Soutlidovns than any other section. Mr. C. F. Barriba.il', of Waiuku, Auckland, was originally selected as judge, but Mr. E. Short, the Manmvat-u breeder, yesterday undertook the duties of adjudicating. In all there were 23 entries for four classes, tho honors falling to Mr. C. Matthews, with two firsts, two seconds, and a third. .Messrs Williams Bros. Avere liis princpal ojAponents, their aivards being one first, one second, and tivo thirds. As a Avholo the exhibits A\-ere of a fair class, the majority of them being nicely marked and not too dark on the head and legs. Some of them AA'ero rather leggy, a short-legged animal being preferable. The avool, too, s-hoAved rather too much of the Shrox)shire, and Avas too long in the staple. The ewe clases AA'ero stporior to the rams and, taking them generally, pointed to a truer type of South'd oavh than the latter. An exceiition must, hoAvover, be made in fa\ r or of one she©!) in Mr. C. MatthcAA's’ xjrize xjei l of two ram hoggets. This Avas a ram bred hv the exhibitor, and was a fine type of SouthdoAA'n. It couM ho easily classed -as the best sheep on the ground in its section. The Romney section Avas set doAvn for adjudication yesterday, but oaa*ing to tho failure of the judge (Mr. Isaac Sykes) to arrive to time, the judging had to be postponed. It is anticipated' Mr. Sykes Avill arrive from south this morning, Avhen lie AA'ill at once commence his duties.

Other sheep, sections to be adjudicated uxAon to-day are crossbreds, fatclasses, farmers’ classes, fat lambs, children’s x>et lambs, and pet sheeiJ. Messrs Quibell Bros.-(through Messrs Dalgety and Co.) offer a silver challenge cuxj, value 20 guineas, to be Avon tAvice in succession; or three times at intervals, before becoming the absolute property of the holder, by the exhibitor scoring most points in classes 104 to 138 inclusive, and in all similar classes in future slioavs. A challenge cuxj, value 10 guineas, is also presented by Messrs Levin Bros, for competition in classes 104 to 130 inclusive, the conditions being the same as for the Quibell cup. For both of these trophies Mr. D. Kirkpatrick is at present leading Avith 45 points-, Mr. TV. Jobson being second Avith 32 points.

SIDE SHOWS.

To an agricultural slioav there are always tAvo sides, one for instruction and one for entertainment, the latter, in its Av-av, being quite as needful as the former. This side Avas much in evidence yesterday, and the number and \-ariety of the amusements provided Avere above the a Average. The side-shows Avere all AA r cll patronised until proceedings Avere interrupted by .a thunderstorm, but doubtless each tent to-day will be filled for every performance. The Palace of Wonders, containing many strange creatures, occupied a prominent position, whilst. a couple of Avrestler-s and strong men Avere on the adjoining stand. Cleopatra .and Bonita; the snakecharmer and rifle-shot, have appeared in Gisborne before, but bai-e lost none of Avith the effluxion of time, and are as attractive as ever. Mrs. General Mite, the “smallest Avornan in the Avorld,” Avas oil augav, and accorded gracious intorvicAVs to numerous patrons. Abomah, the giantess, also bad a tent, and she formed an admirable .contrast to the tiny lady Avhose stand Avas opposite. Mrs. Eva Lee and; her picanninies, the -pugilistic children, dreAV good audiences, and the Punch and Judy slioav found many juvenile patron®. Kimbel’s shooting gallery proved an attraction for the man. avlio cied liis marksmanship, and the various Aunt Sallies and other games of skill Kill apparently did satisfactory business.

PRIZE LIST.

HORSES.

THOROUGHBRED

(Judge : Mr. J. W. Freenv.in, Wai- . mate.) . ■

Filly, Colt, or Gelding, foaled since 31st July, 1907. J‘. -Robson’s hr colt by iStroAva-n —Manutuke 1;J. E. Nowton’s b f Myrtle Carrington, by San Remo—Yogoza, 2. Two entries. Filly or Gelding, foaled since 31st J nly, 1906 .—Mrs. E. G. H ,; n+o u ’ s b f Folllette, by Motor —Mungati, 1; C. W. Johnson’s ch f, by -Strowan— Espi’o3§, 2; J. E. Kow ton’s ch £

Senorita, by StroAvan —Zoe, 8: Fo ir entries.

.Blood Mare, to foal this season or Avit-li foal at foot. —G. Cxi'r'.igto.a’s b m Lady Tie-ay, aged, by St. Lcger- - Ladybird, 1. Three entries. Entire* any age.—G. .Carrington's cj* h Gazely (imp.), by Grey -Leg— Lygia, 1; G. Carrington’s b h Multifid by Multiform —ileriou. 2. Two entries. ! -

LIGHT HORSES

Hackney Yearling Colt, Filly, or Gelding.—E. Knight’s b f Tui, by Basil to, 1; TV. Ekhvards’ hr f Maudie, by Baron 11., 2; J. CTFMi’s It b c Musketeer, by Cavalier, y 3. Three entries.

Yearling Colt-, Filly*or Gelding, by Baron lI.—TV. Edavards’ .br f Maudie, 1 ; TV. Henshaw’s colt, 2. Tavo entries.

Mare or Gelding, coaching stamp. 3 years or over.—FL. White’s r g Davy, I; T. Slierratt’s b m-Langlee, by Dolphin, 2; Mrs. T. Holden’s hr g Kenny, by Good-bye, 3. 'Seven entries.

Mare suitable for breeding Aveightcarrying hacks or hunters.—EAvan Jefferson’,s b .Rose) 1; H. TV. Sleddon’s b Lada 7 Molly, by Native Min-ister—Tama-hine, 2; T. Sherratt’s b Langlee, by Dolphin, 3. Ton entries. Entire to improve the breed of carriage and, coaching horses.—J. C. Field’s dk b h Cavalier, by Penrose —Madge, 1; J. ,S. PI. AMerson’s b or br li Coker’s Emperor, by ChilXJeric —Coker’s Betsy, 2; E. F. Grey’s b Tommy Atkins, by Czar —Polly, 3. Six entries.

Entire to improve the breed of carriage horses.—J. S. H. Aldersoh’s Coker’s Emperor,. 1 ; J. C. Field’s Cavalier,. 2; E. Murphy’s b h Waiaarama, by Hikurangi—Ekind, 3. Five entries. Stallion, 4 years or over, under 14 hands. —E. F. Grey‘s cream h Mars, Ij.v Cornet —Exmore (Maid, 1 ; TV. F. Hale’s oh Plauiti, 2. Tavo entries.

SADDLE AND HARNESS CLASSES

(Judge: (Mr. J. TV. Freeman.) Walking Hack (to be ridden by lady or gentleman), to be judged for style and x>ace. —L. O. Ingram’s ch g, aged, 1 ; Miss R. Williams’ bl'k g Pan go, b\ r Merriman, 2; A. Raymond’s b m Lassie, by San Remo. 3 ; E. Mui'ijhy’s ch g Sterling, h.c. TAventv-one entries. Maiden Hack, up to 13 stone. —L. H. Coop’s b g Dick, by Victor. 1; FI. White’s b g Mick, 2; R. ]f. Parker’s ch g Ripple, by StroAvan— Sou’-Avester inare, 3; Miss L. Busby’s blk g Tan-hvhi, h.c.; E. Tlurxjhy’s b g Matakokiri, liy Pendose, c. Thirty-five entries. •Troop Horse. —TV. I;. Oato’s hr g Istar, by TVaimara—Gravi, 1 ; S. McDonald’s h g Robin. 2: .T. D. Bell’s 1j g -Bully. .3; G. Lister’s ch m Minnie, h.c. Eight entries. Single Buggy Horse, 14.3 to 15.1. — L. H. Coop’s b m Dolly, by Victor, 1; L. H. Coop’s b g Dick, by Victor, 2; C. IF. Williams’ br g Zola. 3; Dr Scott’s br g Comedy, h.c. Thirteen entries.

Pair Buggy -Horses, over 15.1. -H. White’s gr g and m Pioneer n’.d (Me! 1 - on, 1: TV. C. Ensor’s Charles, and Waterfall, 2. Six entries. Pair Buggy Horses. OA-er 74.2 and under 15.1.—L. H. Chop’s baa's Diclc and Dolly, hv Victor, 1; TV.' Turnhull's h in’s Bess and Jess, 2; J. IF. Aislabie's Pitau and Poll, 3. Four entries.

Tandem Team. —C. A. Shevriff’s Cockie and Cheeky. 1 ; V* T . f<*. ,Bir.Icair’s Dick and DaisA-, 2. Three entries.

Single Harness Pony, 14 hand- and under. —C. A. Sherriff’s b g Cockie, 1; IF. Adair’s bl r m Dougher, by Blue Peter, 2; E. M. Hurchiason’s ch g Snap, 3. TAvelve entries. Pony, to be driven :»y a lady. 14.2 and under. —H. White’s br g Toby. I: E. M. Hutclii nson’s ch g Slip, 2; C A. Slierriff’s b g Cockie, 3: 11. Adair’s bl r m Dougher, h.c.. F. A. Martin’s ch m Queenie, e. Fourteen entries. Pair Buggy Ponies, under 14.2 H. White’s br g’s Toby and Dick, 1 : E.- M. Hutchinson’s cli g’s Snip arc! Snap 2; C. A. Sherriff’s Cheeky and Cockie, 3. Four entries.

PONIES. Pony, 12 hands and under.—3. Jobson’s b g Bobby Burns, 1 ; TV. Campbell’s blk m Kelxiie, 2; Miss L. Allen’s ch m Tottie, 3d Five entries. Pony over 12 hands and under 13 hands.—F. B. Boiisfield’s b g Ciuillenger, by Tam O’Shanter, 1 ;A. Hamsen’s b g Jubilant, by PI ivmate. 2. G. TV. Clarke’s br m Dolly, by Tam O’Slianter, 3. iFivo- entries. Pony, over 13 hands and under 14 hands.—C. A. Sherriff’s b g Cockie, 1; TV. M. Moore’s h g Dandy, 2; N. E. Tabernacle’s blk m Huia, 3. TAventy-ono entries. Cob, .14 hands to 14.2. —EAvan Jefferson’s b g The Monk, 1; E. Murpliy’s h m Minnehaha, by Good-bye, 2; R. G. Saxby’s rn g Punch, 3. Tiventy-three entries.

Pony suitable for polo, 14.2 and under, to be judged by points;,tip to 13 stone'.—lv. Williams’ ch g Ned, 1; R. C. Murphy’s cr m RagAvort, 2; N. E. Tabernacle’s blk m Huia, 3. Fourteen entries. COMPETITIONS.

Best Lady Rider (gentleman’s saddle), style 'and' turn-out considered. —-Miss H. Slierratt 1, Miss V. Sherratt 2, Miss M. Slierratt 3. Fourteen, entries.

.Best Girl .Rider, under 13 years. — Kathleen Miller 1, Dora Mcu'ice' 2, Frances Field 3, Jocelyn Lusk 4. Thirteen entries.

Best Boy (Rider, under 13 years. — Sidney Cleary 1, Finlay Cameron 2, Reggie Clarke 3. Ten entries. Driving Competition, Hying start. —Claude Hamilton 1. F. B. Calcott 2, J. Kirk and J. C. Graham tied for third place.

Maiden Hunter, to jump four fences, and to be judged for style.—W. G. Slierratt’s gr g Mercury (Newan), 1; Thornley Slierratt’s b m Langlee (owner), 2; A. IC. Cotterill’s gr g Captain (T. 'Slierratt), 3. Twelve entries.

Horse suitable for a hunter, up to 12 stone or over.- —W. G. Slierratt’s gr g Mercury (Newman), 1; H. White’s rn g Davy 2 ; W. G. Slierralt’s >b g Electric, 3. Eight entries.

Leaping Maxell, for ponies 14 hands or under, over 3ft hurdles, to be ridden by boys or girls under lb years. Miss Lorna Holden’s b g Jimmy, 1 ; C. W. Johnson’s r g Gyp, 2; Jus. Jobson’s br g Bobby Burns, 3; Peter Kane’s cr m Ruby. h.c.; Mass Florence Morice’s b g Pat, c. Handicap Trot, in saddle, 2 miles and a distance. —S. Bolton’s Telephone; scr. (owner), 1; J. Camphell’s Ladybird,. scv., 2; 0; Taylor’s " ’ , .' V

Quicksilver, scr., 3; G. F. Kirk’s Morere, 30sec., 4» Thirteen, starters. Tlife winder’s time was .Grain 58sec.

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(Judge: Mr. C. T y Barribili.) Beet Ram Hogget, ' ISmths or under. —I). Kirkpatrick 1 and 2. Two entries.

Best Ram, over ISmths and under SOmths. —D. Kirkpatrick 1 and 2. Two entries.

Best Ram, over SOinths. —I). Kirkpatrick 1,2, and 3. Three entries. Best > over ISmths, locally bred. —D. Kirkpatrick I,' 2, and 3. Three entries.^

Champion Itam.—D. Kirkpatrick. Best Pen of Two Rams, bred by exhibitor, 18mths or under. —1). Kirkpatrick 1 and 2. Best Ewe Hogget, ISmths and under. —D. Kirkpatrick 1,2, and 3. Three entries. Champion Ewe. —D. Kirkpatrick. Best Ewe over 18mths, with tomb at foot. —iD. Kirkpatrick 1 and 2. Two entries.

Best Pen of Two Ewe Hoggets, bred by exhibitor. —D. Kirkpatrick 1 and 2. Two entries. • BORDER LEICESTER. (Judge: Mr. C. T. Barriball.) Best .Ram, any age.—J. Brun-ton 1, J. Brown 2. Two entries. Best Pen of Two Ram Ho ggets.— J. Brunton. The only' exhibit. Best Ewe, with tomb at foot. —J. Brunton 1 and 2. Two entries.Best Pen of Two Ewe Hoggets. — J. Brunton 1 and 2. Two entries.

SHROPSHIRE. (Judge: Mr. C. T. .Barriball.) Best Ram, any age.—W. Jobson 1 and 2. Two entries. Best Pen of Two Ram Hoggets.— .W Jobson 1 and 2. Two entries'.

Best Ewe, any age, with lamb at foot. —W. Jobson 1.. Two entries.

Best Pen of Two Ewe Hoggets.— W. Jobson 1 and 2. Two entries. " SOUTHDOWN. (Judge: Mr. E. Short.)

Best Ram, any age.—W. Jobson 1, C. Matthews 2, W. T. Bruce 3. Seven entries.

Best Pen of Two Ram Hoggets.— C. Matthews 1, R. C. Miller 2, AVilliains Bros. 3. Four entries.

Best Ewe, any age, with lamb at foot. —C. Matthews 1 and 2, Williams Bros. 3. Eight entries. Best Pen of Two Ewe Hoggets.— Williams Bros. 1 and 2, C. Matthews 3. Four entries.

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