THE A. & P. SHOW.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2334, 29 October 1908, Page 4

THE A. & P. SHOW.

PEOPLE’S DAY A GREAT SUOOESS.

GLORIOUS WEATHER FAVORS THE LARGE CROWD

WHICH ATTENDS.

After unusual fickleness, which, caused considerable misgivings amongst thousands, Poverty Bay weather assorted its true characteristics, and enabled the chief event ot the year to pass off under the happiest auspices. Heavy rains the previous night, dull, sombre , clouds in the morning, and a chilly wind made the prospects of a fine day exceedingly problematical, but gradually the conditions improved, and by midday the atmosphere was extremely pleasant, whilst the sun was strong enough to dry up the sodden ground. The conditions were thereiore ideal for the holding of an A. and P. Show. The clouds of dust, which are frequently a disturbing element _at tins tillilLijt-

Jnd then settled himself down to an 'appreciation of the varied attractions Of the side shows and the jumping competitions. It is really marvellous tho number of side coinmirations which have made their way to Gisborne with a view to giving certain entertainment to tho public ana incidentally of turning an honest penny at Show time, and the fact must be accepted as an indication- or wiiattradespeople will probably regard as the “latent” spending power of too people. “Do they all make it pay?” was frequently heard—for there are obviously many passers-by who never become walkers-in —but the fact that

nost of the side-shows were ‘paying reurn visits is a sufficient answer io

the query. From mid-day until well on till five o'clock there was never a

moment when the raucous-voiced, lea-ther-lunged individuals whose duty ii was to proclaim the virtues of their “shows” lacked an audience. Small boys gazed wonderiuglv up at the huge men whose lack of garments disclosed the massive proportions of their physique, played with the monkey outside the tent, watched the antics of the famous pony Sando, and looked furtively at the stern guardians of the finances whose presence at the receipt of custom was an effectual barrier to a look at the hidden joys behind the curtains. Those lucky enough to be able to command a few pence quickly dissipated their capital, and as quickly wished they had reserved it for some more satisfying purpose, and so the whole round of joyful anticipation and disappointing result that play so great a part in human actions was gone through. The horse jumping competitions commanded the undivided attention of the grandstand occupants and a large section of those in the paddock for several hours. Some of the jumping was good, some was poor, but it was all ’ very interesting, though the general enjoyment was temporarily marred by the fall of a lady rider. Fortunately the injuries received were not of a serious nature.

COMPETITIONS

The grand parade, too, was watched with the keenest interest, and is undoubtedly one of the best features of the Show. As on the first day the arrangements, generally speaking, were excellent, although the lateness of the judging in some cases caused a little

inconvenience. The City Band played selections on tlio lawn during the afternoon, and added materially to the pleasure of those in the vicinity. The opportuniy was availed of by a number of .aspirants for political honors who utilised the occasion to “casually drop across” as many as possible of that elusive and delusive species, the free and independent elector. The actual results, like the total of the gate receipts, are not vet available.

HORSES. DRAUGHT HORSES. ” Judging in the various classes of draughts was not commenced until a good deal later than the advertised hour, and as a consequence the last class was not completed until after the luncheon hour, although the entries in some of the divisions were small. Mr Jas. Brunton was awarded the first prize for lus yearling Coronet colt., Prince, Mr. C. Matthews’ brown colt "“by Ben Royal securing second place. The latter owner s bay filly Maid of Honor was caay first in the class for Ben Royal yclrliugs, and his brown filly Princess Royal was runner-up. The winner was beaten by Mr. J. Hdmon’s chestnut gelding Stoker in title open yearling class. For two-year-old fillies and geldings there was only one entry in each class, and in the three-year-olds Mr. Jas. Brunton’s Punch by Coronet won from Mr. H. G. Tucker’s Loch Lomond gelding, while in the fillies class Mr. G. Witters’ Bloss caught tho judge’s eye before Mr. Tucker’s Lock Lomond filly. For the best mare, any age, Mr. C. Matthews’ well-known animal, Hottest; Hate, who was first att4 sham-.

pion last year, again won the coveted .honor from the same owners ie Mata Brilliant. Tho winner is a hue rich hay mare by Burnside-Duchess, and a very roomy animal. febe is siiahtlv lacking in bone and hair when compared with Mr. Matthews’ other mare, but allowance was made by the judge lor the winner being m foal, and consequently not presenting as good a ring appearance. Lery I? by British Dion, aDo owned by -ur. U. Matthews, won the class tor 4-year-old dry mares. Some line horses were shown" in the class for the best team of two, but Mr. Matthews’ great pair Honest- Kate and Te Mata Brilliant won with something to spare from Mr. Cf, Campbell’s mare and gelding, Tf;uby and Cowrie. The latter, were lory'good, but did not show anything like the quality of tho mares. , “An Exceptionally good lot of horses” was She comment- of Mr. Donovan on the g-xhibits in this class. There was good If-ompetition in the class for 4-year-old gliid over geldings, but eventually a ine powerful stamp by Marquis, and r.vned by Mr. D. Johnstone just beat Hr. H. G. Tucker’s bay gelding Dia|nond. Great interest was taken in :he champion entire class, and each )f the five competitors found favor ■vitk the ringsiders as they were paruled. The judge’s choice f.ocn narrowed down to two, Mr McCullough’s sfoiiug Garnet, by Garnet, and air. ). Z'.leKellar’s brown horse King Edrard. - After putting them through heir paces several times, Mr. .Donoan awarded the ribbon and red tick-' t to the former. The winner is a rie type of entire, standing 16.3 ands on short legs, and showing .leuty of good flat* bone and hair. He* s a most kindly tempered horse, and r bout the only fault to be found with

Yiiiii was jiLs slightly stiff front action. Last year’s winner Gancngate was unplaced, while the absence of the de-

sirable flat bone in the case of Loch

Lomond was chiefly responsible for his defeat. HACKS AND HARNESS HORSES. The hack classes called out some strong entries, and the quality of horses shown was well above the average. In the heavy-weights Mr. H. White* was successful with his fine roan gelding Davy, which showed good pace and action. Mr. C. H. Williams’ Zola was-' second, and Mr.

\Y. Coop’s Haunts! (last year's winner) third. It was a good class, but a number of the entries wore by_ no means up to the lost standard. Mr. White was also successful in the mid-

dle-weight class with another fine roan gelding. Peter, a noted prizewinner in other centres. He is a

splendid-looking animal, and a beautifully free mover with fine action.

Many good judges selected, the horse early in the day as the probable champion, and the forecast proved correct, as later on lie was invested with the coveted ribbon. The hack that was generally acknowledged to be the prettiest on the ground, Mr. h. H. Coop’s Dick, easily wen in the light-weight class, a showy black gelding owned by Mi-s R. Williams being placed third, and Mr. Oates:

Istar third. In the weight-carrying hack class Mr. L. H. Chop’s compactly built, mare Dolly, by Victor, filled first position out of seven entries, and the win was most popular, as the mare had excited universal admiration in the previous harness and saddle classes. A showy bay gelding owned by Mr. 11. White, and r with pretty action, won the 14—14.3 single harness class, and was quite “out on Ids own,” none of the others' ■approaching him in quality. In the class for horses over 15.1, Mr. White again was successful, securing both first and second positions with his fine grey, Pioneer and Melon, Mr. J. G< . Field’s Duchess being placed third.

The first item under the heading of competitions was the driving competition, and it was won by Mr. \V. hitters from Mr. J. C. Graham and . Mr Via. Moore. Some clever driving was witnessed in this event, but quite a number of the entrants were altogether unsuitable, and the opinion was freely expressed that it was only wasting time to allow them to compete. The wire, jump brought out a - large field, some of the “leppers” showing an intimate knowledge of their work at tins rather deceptive obstacle. Although several or the horses struck rather badly, there were no spills, and Sir. R. J. Reynolds’ Sandy, who jumped beautifully, was declared the winner. Tho high jump quickly narrowed itself down "to three competitors, and at 4 feet 10 inches Mr. J. Dunlop’s bay mare Eva won ' from Mr. Newman’s pair Tommy Atkins and Bay Belle. The jumping was fairly good, although the take-off, owing to the rain, afforded a rather insecure footing. In the ladies’ leaping match Miss Woodbine Johnson earned the applause of the spectators lor her handling of the winner Churn, ivlio showed great proficiency. The maiden jumpers event brought out a largo field, but some of the entrants were anything but jumpers. Many of the horses showed a decided tendency to run'down the fences, but some real good jumping was shown. After several rounds Kotiti, ridden by Mr. T. blicrratt, was awarded the red ticket, and he was closely followed by JGcell-old and Local Option. For tho steeplechase jumping class there were also several entries, and the class was . decidedly good, although the condition of racing at the jumps was not observed by all competitors. The-', winner turned up an- Mr. C. J. Bennett- s chestnut gelding Puarakau, who jumped splendidly, and was very cleverly handled by Master J. Dunlop. j lio harness trot brought- out some half-dozen or so competitors, blit only two -of them appeared to baye -any chance. Mr. T. Tavlor’s C’UJclcsilver, off the ssec mark*/ won easily from Mr. J. Campbell’s LadyDira, who was also runner-up in the saddle-trot on the preyioue day,

CATTLE.

The entries in the -cattle section, ■were not numerous, and competition was restricted to a few exhibitors. The exhibits were nearly all in a rough state, and little attempt had been made to- fit them for show purposes. That useful breed, the Shorthorn, was the most favored, valid some fine animals were shown. Mr. TV. 'Wifcters exhibited a really good roan bull, Sir Joseph, 25 months old, bred by the exhibitor, and this animal annexed three firsts and the champion award. Mr. G. Witters showed a nice bull in -Admiral -Sperry, one of his own breeding, but was run close in his class by Royal Duke 17th, an ani- . final bred by Ven. Archdeacon Williams, Te Aute, and the property of m successes, gaining four firsts and two ■ Mr. W. Witters had further successes, .gaining foil rfirsts and two ml seconds, his chief opponent being Mr. h J. B. Broadhurst, with -two firsts, a * second, and a third. Mr. Witters further secured the championship for cow or -heifer, with a pretty roan heifer of his own breeding. ' There were only three entries for tho Polled Angus classes, the only exhibitor being Mr. Swan. Cameron, who was awarded - three firsts. His animals were in good order, and fairly true to type' The Hereford breed has _ evidently found little favor in this district, for t-hero was a total absence of entries for the-five classes • allotted yesterday.

The Ayrshire section met with hut medium competition, Mr. A. Lange with four firsts -and two seconds proving victorious. Some of his exhibits were of nice quality, liis hull, Fighting Mac, being a good type. The Jersey classes were well 1 contested-, and the Judge had some difficulty at times in coming to -a decision" The most successful exhibitor was Mr. G. It. Moore, who scored three firsts and two seconds. There were two classes for Holsteins: Mr. J. A. A. Caesar, with a r ather small hull of good frame, was the only exhibitor in the bull class, and Mr 7 H. Binnie avas awarded a first for one of his two exhibits in the cow class. There were large entries for the dairy classes, and some close competi- ' tion.- In the class for the cow giving the greatest weight of milk, -Mr. E. A. Cameron’s Lewis, yielding 371 b of milk, was first-( Mr. A. Tuohy's iFreetrade being a close second with 361-lb. The award for the best cow in calf fell to Mr. A. R. Hmo’s Molly, a nice animal of the Jersey breed, Mr. TV. Peryer taking second honors. The section for fat cattle was fairly well-filled, hut some of the exhibits word in an unfinished state. The winning animal 1 in the class for single bullock, for shop purposes, was a big-framed, well-finished beast, as was the second prize-taker, though ,not so big as the winner. The remaining exhibits were not yip to the class of these two exhibits, and the majority of them could have, done with a little more finishing off. .

SHEEP

The Romney section, the judging of which was postponed from Tuesday, was taken yesterday. This was undoubtedly the best sheej) section in the show, there being good entries and keen competition in each class, whilst the presence of exhibits by the well-known Manawatu breeder,- Mr. E. Short, added further interest. The sheep were, on the whole, much above the quality displayed at previous shows and Mr. (Short's entries comprised some very • line types of Romneys. This breeder had a monopoly of the principal' awards, obtaining first in every class in which ho entered, as well as securing the championships for ram and owe. The ram, especially, was a beautiful animal. It was imported late last year ‘. by Mr. Short from the famous stud of Mr. J. B. Palmer, Kent/England, and is rising 3-year-old. it was the "‘winner of several prizes when in England, and its new owner states . die is particularly pleased with his purchase. The ram has a lino big frame, is short in the leg, carries a > beautiful fleece-, and has a typical Romney head. It may be added that the ram is one of the progeny of the famous old Jumbo ram belonging to Mr. Chas. File-, England. The champion ewe was another pretty sheep, and this, also, is one of Mr. importations from Mr. J. B. Pal-u-iner’s flock. Of the entries of the other exhibitors, it may be said they were much above average quality. This -may be judged from tho fact that last year’s champion ram, the property -of Mr. It. G. Black, was this year unplaced. Mr. J. G. Field, the Makau-ri .breeder, was the most successful'of local exhibitors, securing a number of seconds and thirds, but for the best lPoa-lly-bred ram over 18 months was defeated by Mr. Con. O’Connell. The local sheep were of a go-od order, showing fair quality o i wool, but were wanting in bone, and were also inclined to be too low yn the shoulders. The flock rams (pens of five) were very uneven in quality, tho only pen in which the sheep were anything alike being the winning one. «So much wa-s this so that, to award a third prize, the judge had to- accept an altogether different type > of sheep from, the first and second prize-winners. A pen of six and eight-tooth rams shown by Messrs ICenway Bros, cam© near annexing a ticket, but the four good rams which were exhibited were- spoiled by the presence of the remaining one, a quite inferior sheep, and the judge had no option but to pass them over. The prize-winners were the property of Mr. A. It. TVatson, and were commended to the judge by their shortness of leg and fairly even quality wool.

Owing to tlie failure of the appointed judge {Mr. Isaac Sykes) to arrive, the task of adjudicating-on the Rom■jieys was kindly undertaken by Messrs S. Standen and C. T. Barriball, Mr. E Short assisting them by judging the flock rams. It may be mentioned here that Mr. Barriball has been’chosen\as judge of Lincoln sheep at the Manawatu (Show, which will be held next week., There was but medium competi,tion in the classes for crossbreds. There had evidently not been enough discrimination shown by the exhibitors in- .choosing their entries, and the section altogether was hardly up to. show form. Messrs J. C. Field, C. Gray, A. McConnell, ; and Holden Bros, secured' the premier tickets. There were a large number of entries in the section for fats, though, with the exception of one entry by Mr. W. Jobsou, they were all the

property of two exhibitors, Messrs Holden Bros, and Barker Bros. Some good pens of sheep in wool were shown, but- the shorn sheep were only of a fair class. The Messrs Holdens’ sheep were of the Lincoln-Romney cross, with the exception of the entries in. the class for freezing eaves, Down or any Down cross. The fanners’ section met with poor competition, 'there being only six entries for four classes. Mr. F. Read, with two firsts and one second, was the most successful.

The fat lamb section was only fairly well filled, but the quality, neverthel'esss,. was quite up to that- of previous shows. Mr. TV 7 . Jobson, with his Down cross, scored heavily, the advantage of using a quieldy-matur-ing breed for an early show being quite evident. Tile class for children’s pet lambs met with three entries, the same number being penned in the. pet sheep class. \ PIGS. Poverty Bay with its large weilgrassed paddocks should excel in a show of pigs. Pig rearing should be a profitable adjunct to the dairying industry, as most, of the waste milk can be used up in the styes. The- pig pens yesterday contained- only useful farming samples, and none of tho exhibits appeared exceptionally favorable for breeding purposes. A Yorkshire sow exhibited by Mr. J. Sutherland was generally admiredj and- a weaner boar of the same breed showed very good quality. Mr. E. Ha-b----good’s Berkshire boar was a nice pig, but t-lie average standpoint of Berkshire’s was mot a high one, and there were few exhibits which would have secured awards in important outside shows. Mr. Muir’s Berkshire sow with litter was a good entry, the youngsters being a nice even lot.

DOGS. There was a most creditable exhibition of dogs, the entries in the slieep dog, collie, and sporting sections_ receiving a great deal of admiration. Mr. M. Rice sent- a pair of English Skye terriers for exhibition only, and they were greatly admired.. Mrs. H. AI. Porter’s Esquimaux viog Mush was a novelty as far as this district is concerned, and won first prize, for the best dog of a breed not specified in -the catalogue. Mrs. F. B. Barker’s handsome staghound gained second place. Mrs. H. E. Royd’s Laddie, a good and intelligent looking dog, won the first prize for a thoroughbred collie, and Mr. A. TVachsmaim’s Dick carried off first honors for the best long or rough haired sheep dog. POULTRY. In point of numbers the entries in the different poultry classes were gratifying, while the standard' of quality was fairly, well maintained. The exhibits were altogether confined to local breeders, no outside birds competing. The principal feature of the show was the TVvandotte classes, which was exceptionally strong, and contained some fine birds. Mr.. R. Mitchell secured first prize for a handsome silver cock, and Mr. J. TY. Duggan showed some very showy birds imported from Australia. These took the eye well, but were rather undersized and not up. to the show standard of .weight. Another bar to prize- honors was the double lacing observable in these - birds. White Leghorns, which at one time used to be very favorite birds in this dis--trict, were a disappointing display, and in the -majority .of classes, other than Wyandottes, a similar condition of affairs existed. A notable exception was that of a nice black Orpington cockerel, shown by Mr. R: -Mitchell, which is fit to take its place in any’show. The Utility section was fairly veil patronised," Mr. 0. J. More-11 being the principal prizewinner in this division. The majority of the birds, shown in tho various classes did not appear, to be very well cared for except for show purposes, and there is said to be a .growing feeling amongst breeders that the quality is not being properly kept up, and that sufficient attention is not being riaiil to that close study of the subject without which all efforts are useless.

PRODUCE

Tlie display of produce attracted great attention throughout the day yesterday, and long before the judge had completed his work a crowd were patiently waiting for the barriers to be removed in order that they might inspect the exhibits. Mr. W. E. Gwillim, of the Government dairying service, who is butter grader at Wellington, acted as judge of the produce, while Mr. W. J. Cox was the steward. The factory butter entered was of a distinctly high class, and the Kia Ora Dairying Company carried off first and second honors for best box factory butter with a high-class quality. The judge awarded S 3 points ■to the first place and 921 to thatgaining second award. The farmers’ blitter displayed was. also a good way above the average usually made at this time of the year. The homemade bread was especially good, and the judge had a hard task in making the award, as- was also the case in the home-made scones. The cheese was scarcely up to standard requirements. For hast ham, locally cured, Mr. W. Graham was the only entrant, while no entries were forthcoming for beat side of bacon either home or factory cured. The show of locally grown oranges and lemons was a, particularly fine one, but -the exhibition of vegetables was very disappointing. With such a splendid climate and fertile soil, it is surprising that a better display is not made of cereals, roots, and vegetables. The bottled fruit was not of the best quality, too much air being retained- after sealing, and in one or two instances the. fruit bad fermented. When ladies in this district adopt the patent vacuum system of battling fruit their efforts will meet' with much better results than were evidenced yesterday. Mrs. IT. M. Porter and Mr. A. F. Kennedy jtnade a fine exhibit of vegetables, and their displays proved that it was not the fault of the soil or "the climate that there was such a very poor display of vegetables. Poverty Bay will have to lay aside all claim to be regarded as “The Garden of New Zealand” if better displays of what the soil is capable of are not presented: to visitors - than was made this year. The display of fruit, vegetables, and roots made at the Opotiki Show each year is far and superior t-6 ttoat ©bown at Wis-

borne. To stroll through the produce /stall at the Qpotiki. iSho-iv, see the stately maize, the giant pumpkins, marrows, mangolds, potatoes, turnips, and the many other roots exhibited, :is to bo compelled to believe that one is in a. land of plenty indeed, and that a cornucopia had been emptied upon the land. Residents of this district should take a pride in teaching visitors to the show each year such a vuluable object lesson as is contained in a large and comprehensive display of -the products of the district. To make such a. "feeble exhibition as that of yesterday is to tempt visitors to believe that Captain Cook did not mako such a -great mistake as hasbeen alleged when he bestowed a name upon the district.

NATIVE EXHIBITS. From tlfe dreary emptiness of the produce hall, it was quite -a relief to turn to the splendid display of Native exhibits. The walls of the stand wore artistically decorated with a very fine collection of mats. There were some beautiful and eost-Iy specimens shown, and the Native exhibithad an -admiring number of both races around it throughout the day. A very pretty dogskin mat was shown by Mr. Te Ivani Pere. Another mat which caught the eye was composedof kiwi, kaka, and paroquet feathers, the colors making „ a beautiful contrast. Paepaeroa, korowai, -and kereru and kaka mats were also greatly admired. Some beautfiul whariki floor mats were to bo 'seen, and a serviceable palce for wet weather, made of tooi. There was a bewildering array of Maori kits of all shapes and sizes, and a novelty exhibited was a muff made of feathers. The show of Native fighting weapons looked formidable, and among- these were some fine patus, taiahas, and meromeres. Some beautiful specimens of Maori carving were shown. That most admired was a very hand-' some walking-stick carved out of whalebone, and inlaid with paua shell. Some very fine tikis were among the exhibits, and a fisli-book made of reindeer horn was-an ingenious piece of carving. The supervising steward was Mr. H. Hei, while t-lie Hon. Jas. Carroll acted' as judge. It is stated that tho Natives intend to make the display at next year’s show even more comprehensive and interesting than that of yesterday.

PRIZE LIST.

HORSES.

DRAUGHT

(Judge, Mr. M. F. Donovan.) __ _ Colt, foaled since 31st. July 190/. James Brunton’s bay Prince, by Ccionet, 1; C. Matthew’s br Ben Paleface, by Ben Royal, 2. Four entries. Yearling, foaled since 31st. July, 1907.-0. Matthew’s bay f Maid of Honor, by Ben Royal, 1; C. Matthew's br f Princess Royal, by Ben Koval, 2. Four entries. Filly or Gelcling foaled since 31stJulv, 1907. —J. Hamon’s clrg Stoker, 1 - 0 Matthews’ bay f Maid of Honor by Bon Royal, 2. Five.entries. C4elding, foaled since dlst ouly, 1906.—11. G. Tucker’s bay g, 2yrs, by Loch Lomond, 1. One entry. Filly foaled since 31st July, 1900. C. Matthews’ br f Lady Marshal, by Field Marshal, 1. One entry. Gelding; foaled since Jlst July, 1905. —J. ’ Brunton’s bay Punch, by Coronet, 1; H. G. Tucker’s bay, 3yrs, by Loch Lomond, 2. Two entries. _ Filly foaled since 31st July, 1905. —G. W-itters’ bay Floss, by Marquis, 1; H. G. Tucker’s bay, by .Loch Lomond, 2. 'Three entries. blare, any age, to foal this season, or with foal at foot. —C. Matthews’ Honest Kate, by Burnside, 1; C. Matthews’ bay in To Mata. Brilliant, by Field Marshal, 2. Three entries. Dry blare, four years old or over.— C. Matthews’ b Beryl, by British Lion, 1; G. Campbell’s bay Ruby, by Garnet, 2. Seven entries. Team of two Horses.—C. Matthews’ b m Honest Kate and b m Te Mala Brilliant, 1; G. Campbell’s b m-Ruby and b g Cowrie, 2. Six entries. Gelding, four years old or over.— D. Johnston's b Dick, by Marquis, 1; H. G. Tucker’s bay Diamond, 2. Eight entries. Entire, any age, champion.—W. McCullougli’s bay Young , Garnet, 1; D. MacKellar’s b King Edward, 2. Five- entries. %

Champion Mare or Filly.-— C. Matthews’ b m Honest Kate. SADDLE HORSES. (Judge: Mr. J. W. Freeman.)

Weight-carrying Hack —H. White’s l* g Davy, 1; C. 11. Williams’ br g Zola, 2; W. Coop’s hr g Haunui, by Victor, 3. .Nineteen ent-rios. . Middle Weight Hack, up to 13 stone.—H. White’s r g Peter, 1; L. 11. Coop’s b g Dick by Victor, 2; R. 11. Parker's ch g Ripple, 3. TAventy-eight entries. Light Weight Hack, up to 11 stone. —L. 11. Coop’s b g Dick, by Victor, 1 ; Miss ill. Williams’ blk Pan go, by Morriman, 2; W. Leslie Oates’ b g Istar, by WaimaraGrani, 3; W. A. Anderson’s bay g Devil, by Saracen, h.c. Thirty-eight entries.

Lady’s Hack (to bo ridden in side saddle). —L. 11. Coop’s b g D.ick, by Victor (Miss Coop), 1; 11. White’s r g Peter (Miss Sherratt), 2; J. C. Field’s die bay m Duchess, by Kingston, 3; Miss It. Williams bik Pango, by Merrirnan (Miss Williams), li.c. Nineteen entries.

Weight-carrying Hack, 14 to 15, hands up to 14 stone.—L. H. Coop’s b m Dolly, by Victor, 1; Ewan Jefferson’s b g The Monk, 2; Iv. Williams’ ch g Ned, 3.

HARNESS HORSES. (Judge, Mr. A. H. Storey.)

Single Buggy Horse, 14 hands and under 14.3.—H. White’s bay g Toby, 1; S. MacDonald’s blk g Robin, 2 ; J. E. Benson’s bay m Polly Perkins, by Mazcppa, 3: F. A. Martin’s c m Queenie, and 0. Arnaboldi’s br g Tommy, H.C. Ten entries. Single Buggy Horse,« over' 15 >l. H. White’s gr g Pioneer, 1 ; ITWhite’s gr m Melon, 2; JVC. Field s drk bay m Duchess, by Kingston, 3. Eighteen entri&si Light Spring Cart Horse, to be driven in spring cart. —D. J. Barry’s bile g Rocket, by Dolphin, 1; C. Duncan’s ch g Nugget, 3; J. H. Norcross’ bay g Dandy, 3; J. Erskme s bay g Prince, H.C. Twelve entries. Heavy Spring Cart Horse.—M. E. Bourke and Co.’s b m Rose, by Cock o’ the North', T; W. D. Burnand’s drk -g Rowdy, by -Young Liop, 2; H.

Partington’s bay g Togo, 3. Eight entries.

Carriers’ Turn-out, single horse.— AY. D. Burnand’s blk g Rowdy, 1; M. F. Bourkc and Co.ss bin Rose, 2; Cisborno Sheepfarmers’ Frozen Meat Co.’s b m Dolly, 3. Tradesman’s Turn-out.—B. Maynard’s ch g Nugget, 1; C. Duilcsm’s ch g, 2; "Jas. Erskilie’s b g Prince, 3; J. 11. Nor cross’, bay g Dandy, •li.c. Twelve- entries.

COMPETITIONS. Wire Jump.—Mr. R. J. Reynolds’ b g Sandy (\V. L. Rutledge), 1; Mr. R. Newman’s b in Biddy (N. Newman), 2; Miss Woodbino Johnson’s gr g Cowrie (O. Monckton), 3. Twen-ty-two entries. High Jump.- lan Dunlop’s bay m Eva (4ft lOin), 1; R. Newman’s b m Biddy, by Tommy Atkins, 2; Sydney Newman’s Bay Belle, 3. Seven entries. Driving Competition, over pegs.— W. Witters junr, 1; J. C. Graham, 2; Wallace M. Moore, 3. Twenty entries. Leaping Match (steeplechase style). —Mr'. C. J. Bennett’s cli g Puarakau (J. Dunlop), 1; Mr. C. W. Johnson’s ch g Haurangi (E. Malone). 2; Mr D. C. Pilmer’s br g Chum (W. C. Pilmer), 3; Mr. J. France’s br g Freehold (owner), h.c. Fifteen entries. Jumping Competition for Maidens. —Miss K. Sherratt’s b g Ivotiti (Mr. R. Sherratt), 1; Mr. J. Francis’ br g Freehold (owner), 2; Mr A. H. Hardjug’s b g Local Option (S. Malone), 3. Eighteen entries. Leaping Match for Ladies.—D. E. Pilmer’s br g Clmm (Miss WoodbineJohnson), 1; W. Sherratt’s gr g Mercury (Miss Sherratt), 2; Miss K. Sherratt’s Kotiti (owner), 3; Miss H. AAoodbine-Johnson’s gr g Cowrie (owner), h.c. Ten entries. Handicap Trot in Harness, about Uvo miles and a- distance.—Mr C. Taylor’s Quicksilver (ssecs), l:’Mr J. Campbell’s Ladybird (scr), 2. Won easily. CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. (Judge: Mr. M. E. Donovan.) Bull, calved since 30th June, 1907. -—Chas. Gray’s Cherry Knight V., 1: Chas. Gray’s Cherry Ivnight IV.' 2. Three entries. Bull, calved since 30th June, 1906. —W. Witters’ Sir Joseph 1. The only entry. Bull, 3 years, calved since 30th June, 1905.—G. Witters’ Admiral Sperry, 1; Chas. Gray’s Royal Duke IJth, 2j Kenway Bros.’ Te Aute Knight VI., 3. The only entries. Bull, 4 years and upwards.—A. J. Cameron’s Bar None, 1 jHoklen Bros.’ Alataivhero Duke 10th, 2. The only entries. Bull, any age, locally bred. —W. Witters’ Sir Joseph, IG. Witters’ Admiral Sperry, by Bar None. 2. The only entries. Champion Bull. —W. Witers’ roan Sir Joseph, by Bar None. Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1907.—G. Witters 1, W. Witters 2. Tho only entries. Heifer, 2 years.—W. Witters* Amy, 1: W. Witters’ Rosebud 111., 2. The only entries.

CoAv. any age.—J. B. Broadhurst 1, Holden Bros. 2,. J. -13. Broadhurst 3. Fii r o entries.

Co-AV, any age,, exhibitor to be the occupier of not more- than 250 "acres. —J. B. Broadhurst 1 and 2. Three entries.

Pen of Three Heifers, calved since 30th June, 1907.—W. Witters 1. The only entry.

Three Heifers, calved since 30th June, 1906.—AY. Witters 1. The only entry. Champion Coav or Heifer.—W. Witters’ roan Amy, by Bar None. POLLED ANGUS.

Bull, 3 years old and upwards.— Ewan Cameron’s Moselikake 1. The only entry. Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1906.—Ewan Cameron’s Young Rose I. Tho only entry. Coav, calved at 30th June, 1905, or before. —Ewan Cameron’s Black Bess 1. The only entry.

AYRSHIRE. (Judge: Mr. S. Standon.)

Bull, 3 years old and upivards.— A. Lange’s Fighting Mac 1, A. J. McCreedy 2. TVo entries. Hoifer, calved since 30th June, 1907 —A. Lange’s Mona 1, A. Lange’s Lena 2. Taa'o entries.

Cow, calved at 30th J unc, 1005, or before. —A. Lange’s Lady Lee 1, A. Lange’s Lady Kitchener 2. Two entries. ALDERNEY OR JERSEY. Jersey Yearling Bull, 'calved sinco 30th J uno, 190 V. —-G. R. Moore’s Rosinver 1, H. Binnie’s Jerry 2. Foment ries. Bull, 3 years old and upwards. — W. Peryer’s Sun God 1. Two entries. Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1907. —G. R. Moore’s Geisha Girl 1. Three entries. Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1906.—G. R. Moore’s Contessa 11. 1, G. It. Moore’s Bella IV. 2. Two cm tries. Cow, calved -at 30th June ,1905, or before. —F. Bates’ Beauty 1, G. R. Moore’s Contessa 2, F. Bates’ Dandy 3. Six entries.: HOLSTEIN. Bull, any age. —J. A. Caesar’s Barney 1. The only entry. Cow or Heifer, any age.—H. Binnie’s Magpie 1. Two entries. ANY BREED. Dairy Cow, of any age; all cows ill this class to be milked' dry oil the evening of the first day of the show, ■on the show grounds, in the presence of two stewards, and the prize to bo awarded to the cow giving the greatest weight of milk on the following morning— E, -A. Cameron’s Lewis, 37,1 b, 1; A. Tuoliy’s Freetrado, 3611 b, 2; E. Toole’s Charm, 3211 b, 3. Fifteen entries. Dairy Cow, any age, in calf; to be judged for milking qualities.—A. R. Hine’s Molly 1, W. Payer 2. Six entries. ■■■■•■ FAT CLASSES. Singly Bullock, any age, for shop purposes. —J. Hunt i, Barker Bros. 2. Six entries. Two Fat Bullocks, any age.—Holden Bros. 1, Barker Bros. 2. Three entries. Three Fat Bullocks, suitable for London market, not to exceed 8001 b freezing weight (in the opinion of the judge).—Holden Bros. 1, Barker Bros. 2. Three entries. Fat Heifer, not more than 4 years old.—Holden Brop. 1 and 2. Two entries,

SHEEP.

ROMNEYS. (Judge : Air. C. T.- Bar rib all.)

Ram Hogget, 18 months or under. —E. Short 1 and 2 ? F. Hutchinson and Son 3, J. C. Field h.c. Eleven entries.

Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. —E. Short 1 and 2, J. C. Field 3 and h.c. —(Six entries.

Ram, OA r er 30 months.—E. -Short 1, J. C. Field 2 and 3. Nine entries.

Ram, over 18 months, locally bred. —C. O’OouncH 1 and 3, J. C. Field 2.

Champion Ram. —E. Short. Pen of Five Flock* Rams.—A. R Watson 1 and 2, M. B. Mander 3 Seven entiles.

Pen of Two Ram ‘Hoggets, bred by exhibitor, 18 months and under. —E. Short 1, F. Hutchinson and Son 2, J. C. Field 3. Eight entries.

. Ewe Hogget, 18 months or under. —E. Short 1 and 2, J. C. Field 3. Seventeen entries. Champion Eavc.—E. Short. Ewe ,over 18 months, ivitli lamb at foot. —E. Short 1 and 2, J. C. Field 3. Five entries. Pen of Tavo Fives, over 13 months, Avith hi-mbs at foot. —E. Short J, J. C. Field 2 and 3. Four entries. Pen of Two- Ewe Hoggets, bred by exhibitor.—E. -Short 1, Holden Bros. 2, J. C. Field 3. CROiSSBBED. " Judge: Air. E. Short.) Pen of Ten Crossbred Ewe Hoggets. intended for breeding.—J. C. Field 1 and 2. Three entries. Pen of Five Crossbred Wether Hoggets, -to be judged for aaool and carcase. —C. Gray 1, G. Witters 2 and 3. Three entries. Pen of Five Crossbred LongAvool Ewe Hoggets.—A. McConnell 1, C. Gray 2 and 3. Five entries. Pen of Five Crossbred ShortAvool Eavo Hoggets.—Holden Bros. 1 and 2. ' Tavo entries. FAT. SHEEP. (Judge: Mr. W. Richmond.) Pen of Five Fat Shorn Wethers, suitable for freezing (Down cross excepted).—Holden Bros, 1,2, and 3, Barker Bros. h.c. Nine entries. Pen of Five Fat Wethers, suitable for the frozen meat- exxiort trade Jive Aveight not to exceed 1301 b (Doavii cross excluded). —Barker Bros. 1, Holden Bros. 2,3, and li.c. Nine entries. Pen of Fh r e Fat Wethers, suitable for freezing.—Holden Bros. 1,2, and 3, Barker Bros. h.c. Pen of Five Fat Unshorn Wethers, most profitable for butchers.— Barker Bros. 1, Holden Bros, 2 and 3, and h.c., Barker Bros. c. Nine entries. Pen of FWo Fat Wethers in Wool, IS months and under 30 months, most profitable sheep, wool, and carcase combined (Doavii cross excluded). — Barker 8r05.,1 and 2, Holden Bros. 3 and h.c. Seven entries. Pen of Five Fat 2tooth Wethers, unshorn.; to be judged for value of aa'ool' and carcase (Doavii cross excluded) —Barker Bros 2. (The- judge did not consider this class of a sufficiently high standard to merit a first prize.) Three entries. Pen of Five Fat Eavgs, suitable for freezing, Dpwn or any Doavii cross. —Holden Bros. 1,2, and 3, W. Allen h.c. Six entries. Pen of Five Fat Shorn Freezer EAves. —Holden Bros. 1. Barker Bros. 2, Holden Bros. 3 and h.c. Eight entries. Pen of Five Fat Unshorn EAves, most profitable for butchers (Doavii cross excluded). —Holden Bros. 1, Barker Bros. 2 and 3, Holden Bros, li.c. iSeA r en entries. FARMERS’ CLASSES. Pen of Five Fat- Longwool Wethers, most- suitable for freezing.—F. Read 1 and 2,. Tavo entries. Pen of Five Fat ShortAvool Wethers, most suitable for freezing.—F. King 1. The only entry. Pen of Five Fat Ewes, to be judged for value of wool and carcase combined. —F. Read 1, F. King 2 and 3. Three entries. FAT LAMBS. Pen of Five Fat Longwooli Lambs, suitable for freezing.—AY. Jobson 1 and 2, F. Car-ron 3. Three entries. Pen -of Five Fat Sliortwool Lambs, suitable for freezing.—AA T . Jobson 1 and 2, AY. T. ißruce 3, F. Carron h.c. (Six entries-. Pen of Five Fat Longwool Lambs, suitable for butchers’ purposes.—AA'. Jobson 1 and 2. Tavo entries. Pen of Five Fat SliortAA-00l Lambs, suitable for butchers’ purposes. —A\ T . Jobson 1 and 2, AA 7 . T. Bruce 3 and h.c. Five entries. PETS. Child's Pet Lamb, born since July Ist. —Lizzie AYest 1, Dorothy A\ ntt 2, AV. T. Bruce 3, Mrs. J. Higgins h.c. Four entries. Child’s Pet Sheep.—Alary Brown 1, C. Cameron 2, Elsie Reveil 3. Three entries. PIGS. (Judge: Air. C. T. Barriball) Berkshire Boar—Douglas ' Bros. 1, H. Binnie 2, H. Aloore 3. Six entries. ■ ~ Berkshiro Boar, under 12 months (locally bred).—E. liabgood’s Lisle Grand Duke 11. 1. E. Habgood 2, Douglas Bros. 3. Three entries. Berkshire Sow. —Douglas Bros. 1 and 2, AA 7 . J. AVliite 3, J. Aluir h.c. Seven entries. Berkshire Soav, with litter of not less than six.—J. Aluir 1, AA T . J. AVhite 2, T. Kano 3. Three entries. Berkshire Sow, under 12 months. —J. Muir 1, Douglas Bros 2 and 3. Six entries.

Yorkshire Boar.—J. Sutherland 1. Only entry. _ Yorkshire Sow. —J. Sutherland 1. Only entry. Taimvorth Sow. —-H. Binmo 1. Only entry. Three Bacon Pigs.—J. Atkins 1, P. Griffin 2, H. Mooro 8. Eight entries. Boar and Sow calculated to produce best bacon pigs.—J. Sutherland 1, H. Binnie 2.. H. Moore 3. Five entries. Sow with litter of not less than eight..—H. Moore 1, 11. Binnie 2, T. Kane 3. Three entries. DOGS. {Judges: Dr. Collins and Mr. W. L. Oates.) Best Smooth Haired Sheep Dog.— E. W. Bousfield’s Lawn 1; H. Gordon’s Don 2. Five entries. _ Best Long or Bough Haired Sheep Dog.—A. Wuehsmann’s Dick, 1; E. Cameron’s Don 2. Ten entries. Best Beardy Sheep Dog.—J. Halbert’s Mao I; R. J. Witter’s Rough 2. Five entries.

Best Kelpie Sheep Dogr—C. Breingan’s Jack 1 ; O. It. Siirugg’s Skellum 2. •' Six entries.

Best Thoroughbred Collie.—H. E Boyd si; N. Hogg’s The Duchess 2. Fire entries.

Best Sotter.—Geo. Pratt’s Stoney 1 W. Howard’s Shoddy 2; A Lange’s Hero 3. Nine entries.

ißest Pointer.—Miss Gladys iSurith’s Shot 1. One entry. .Best- Spaniel.—A. J. Haycock’s 1; It. E. Morris’ 2; J. Hamons’ H.C. ; E. Sargeants’ C. Ten entries. Best Eox Terrier.—J. Davies’ Tapps 1; H. Dunn’s Teddy 2; G. Lester’s Spot 3. Eleven entries. Best Terrier, any other breed.— C. Varnham, 1 ; Mrs. C. S. Hone 2. Three entries.

i Best Pug Dog.—Mrs. C. S. Hone’s Nippo 1; Mrs. Howard’s Goudo 2; Mrs. C. Hepburn’s 3. Five entries. Best Greyhound.—lt. Davidson’s Naini, and P. Maher’s Inspan equal for first; T. Morrow’s 2; A Kinnimont’s 3. Eight entries.

Best Greyhound Under 18 Months. —E. Luttrell’s Tho Stag 1; A Ivinniniont’s Itille 2; J. A. H. Harding’s Ituhina 3. Five entries. Best Dog, any other breed not specified.—Mrs. 11. M. Porter’s Esquimaux dog Mush, 1; Mrs. F. B. Barker’s stagliound 2; E. Corbett’s bulldog 3. Six entries. POULTRY. (Judge: Mr. Septimus Johnston.) Geese, best pair.—Mrs. H .M. Porter’s Toulouse, 1. Only entry. Turkeys, best pair.—Mrs. Bryson 1. Two entries. Pekin Ducks, best pair.—J. Todrig Witty 1. Only entry. Other Variety Ducks, best pair.— It. Binnie, Itunner ducks ,1; Mrs. H. M. Porter, Indian Runners, 2 ; E. Knight, Indian Itunners, 3. Five entries. Silver Wyandotte Cock.—H. Williamson 1; It. Mitchell 2 ; It. Williamson, 3. Only entries. Silver Wyandotte Hen.—S. Burton 1 and 2; J. IV. Duggan 3 and H.C. Ten entries. "White Wyandotte Cock. —Mrs. H. M. Porter 1. Only entry. White Wyandotte Hen.—Mrs. H. M. Porter 1. Only entry. Dorking Hen.—G. £t. Moore 1. Only entry. Dangshan Cock.—G. R. Moore 2. Only entry. Langshan Hen.— G. It. Moore 1Only entry. Plymouth Rock Cock.—" Walter Miller i. Two entries.

Plymouth Rock Hen.—Walter Miller 1. Two entries.

White Leghorn Cock.— R. Mitchell 1. Only entry. White Leghorn Hen.—lt. Mitchell 1. Only entry. Brown Leghorn Cock.— IV. Miller 1. Two entries. Brown Leghorn Hen.—lV. Miller 1 and 2; IV. S. Sutton 3. Four entries.

Minorca Cock.—C. A. Yardlev 1; G. R. Moore 2. Three entries. Minorca Hen.—G. R. Moore 1. Only entry. Andalusian Cock.— M. Hall 1,2, and 3. Only entries.

Andalusian Hen.—M. Hall 1. 2, and 3. Only entries. Black Orpington Cock. —R. Gordon 1; A. Mitchell 2. Three entries. Black Orpington Hen.—P. B. Hogg 1 and 2; Mrs. R. Little 3. Four entries.

Hamburg Cock.—W. Jeans 1. Two entries.

Hamburg Hen.—lV. Jeans 1, Mrs. R. Little 2. Only entries. Any Other Variety Cock.—C. E. Gibberd. White Rock, 1; F. Redfern 2; A. Jones, White Rock, 3. Four entries.

Any Other Variety Hen.—C. E. Gibberd, White Rock, 1; Fred Craft 2; F. Redfern 3. Only entries.

PIGEONS

Pair Homers.—K. Nasmith, 1. Five entries. Pair Fantails.—K. Nasmith 1. Only entry.

Any Other Variety.—K. Nasmith 1; H. Neild 2. Only entries.

UTILITY CLUB POULTRY SECTION.

(Judged under the Hogan System by Messrs. Graham, Mo re 11

and Rait.)

"White Leghorn.—o. J. Morcll i; T. Dorn 2. Five entries. Brown Leghorn.—o. J, Morel! 1: F. Gray 2: T. Dorn 3. Only entries. "White Plymouth Bode.—E. C. Gibbard 1 and 2. Only entries. Black Orpington.—T. C. Dorn 1 and 2. Two entries.

White Wyandotte.—F. J. Rowley 2 Mrs. Little 3. Four entries. Partridge Wyandotte.—O. J. Morcll 2. Two entries. Rouen Duck or Drake.—O. J. Morel! 1 and 2. Only entries.

Runner Duck or Drake.—F. Gray 1; Mrs. It. Little 2 j D. Rait 3. Five entries.

PRODUCE.

(Judge: Mr. W. .E. Gwillim, Government Expert.) Loaf 'Home-made Bread., to be made with home-made yeast.—Miss M. Courtney 1, E. Robcke 2. Seven entries. Home-made Scones. —E. Robcke 1, Mrs. W. L. Gordon 2. Fourteen entries. Fresh Butter (not separated), not less than 31b.* —F. Read 1, Mrs. N.

King 2. Eleven entries. Fresh Butter (separated), not less than 31b.—Mrs, N. King 1, Mrs. F. B. Calcott 2. Four entries. Box of Factory Butter.—Kii Ora Dairying Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Three entries. Locally-made Cheese. —W. Pieken 1 and 2. Three entries. Ham, locally cured, other than factory.—W. Graham 1. Ono entry. Sample of Honey in Comb!—E. Matthews 1 and 2. Ten entries. Collection of Homo-made Jams and Jellies, not less than three varieties. —Mrs. H. M. Porter 1. Two entries. Collection of Home-made Pickles. —Mrs. H. M. Porter 1. Ono entry. Collection, of Bottled Fruit.—Mrs. F. B. Calcott 1. Five entries. Exhibit of New Potatoes, not less than olb.—H. Currie 1. Eight entries'.' ' Collection of New Potatoes, not less than 31b.——H. Currie 1. Three entries. Sample of Oranges, locally grown. IT. Binnie 1. Five entries. Sample of Lemons, local!v grown. —Mi ss W. Dolman 1. Five entries.Collection of loctlly-grown Fruit. —H. Binnie 1 and 2. Two entries. Two Bushels of Maize, locally grown,—R. J, Witters 1 and 2. Four entries. •

Six Cobs Maize.—R. J. Witters 1, IV. Cameron 2. Seven entries. Exhibit ' Vegetables.—A. F. Kennedy 1. One entry. Special) Prize of £2 2s, presented by Messrs F. Pilkington and Co., for the best collection of vegetables grown from seeds supplied by Messrs E. Pilkington and Co.—Mrs. H. M. Porter 1. Two entries. NATIVE EXHIBITS. Native-made Hat. —Rev. R. T. Kohere I, T. Katene 2. Two entries. Collection. Native-made Kits. —T. Katene 1, IT.. Ruru 2. Three entries. •Sample Native Carved Walking Stick or Pipe.—H. Te Kani Pere 1. Rev. R. T. Kohere 2. Five entries. Native-made Floor Mat. —Rev. R. T. Kohere 1, A. H. Ruru 2. Five entrie".

Native-owned- Collection of Maori Work. —Heni Tinuna 1. H. Te Kani Pere 2, H. Ruru 3. Three entries.