THE A. & P. SHOW.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2643, 27 October 1909, Page 5

THE A. & P. SHOW.

A HOIST OPENING. . . —,r ... FINE DISPLAY OF SHEEP AND HORSES.

MANY INTERESTING FEATURES PARK” No one can escape tlie influence of the weather, and with all other essentials for a bright and enjoyable outing present, the circumstances yesterday were, nevertheless, distinctly depressing at times. Ail the morning rain clouds overhung the sky, quite obscuring the sun with its ! gonial influence, and the atmosphere being surcharged with moisture seemed to indicate that a heavy dowppour was the most probable event of the day. However, the expected did not happen, tbe threatened showers held off and the day was spent under fairly tolerable, though uncertain, conditions. Naturally the attendance was sorely , affected by the uncompromising attitude of the weather, and this in its turn had a despondent effect upon exhibitors. Judging and competitions were proceeded with as usual, but there was an absence of that spirit of enthusiasm that is brought out when King Sol graces such an occasion with his beneficent attentions. It is to be hoped, therefore, that a cloudless sky and genial sunshine will be vouchsafed to-day,' so that nothing may be lacking to mar,the complete success,of “People’s Day.” The weather early this morning was, however, i npromising. . So far as the Show itself is concerned it is difficult/ to find anything to ..say which lias not already been written in former years. It ia in no sense derogatory to say that the present Show,#'is much ihe same as former Shows have been. Gatherings of this kind represent with remarkable accuracy tlie life of the community, and it is probably this fact Which causes a Show to carry off the palm as the most nopular fixture of the year. Scarcely any class but will find that feature which mostly concerns it in, its ordinary avocations well represented at the local Show. Even comparisons with the fixtures held in other centres seem to bear out this contention, for whilst the Poverty Bay Show lacks something in completeness and variety as compared with the great. Shows of the South, we have to confess that the development of the community here has likewise travelled along more restricted avenues. This is a‘ land of sheep and horses—sheep for wealth and horses for convenience—and tlie fact is admirably exemplified at the Show. A Christchurch Show would find acres and acres devoted to exhibits of machinery and agricultural implements, but then Canterbury is the home of intense cultivation in New* Zealand, whilst our farmers still depend upon other centres for their'cereals. It is the same, with manufacturing, and the whirr of numberless wheels arid, revolving .machinery will not he a principal feature at our Shows until local industries gain a much greater hold in the town of Gisborne. In the. future these, additions, to the working; life. of the, people will •certainly come,. and" then our. annual A. and P. Show : may be expected to adequately represent the agricultural,pastoral, and industrial capacity of one of the most favored districts in the whole Dominion. In the meantime it must be counted regrettable t that a trade combination in the South should have prevented a number of implement firms from exhibiting. Had they done so, a very welcome feature would have been added to the Show, and the thoughts dt our farmers would have been directed to new ways of wresting the wealth from a prolific soil. Although the rvhole of the sheep •classes were not penned yesterday, there was ample evidence that the large pastoralist class -will'find abundant food for thought in contemplating the various entries. The Romney-Lincoln cross is at present the universal favorite in Poverty Bay, and naturally comprises the bulk of the entries. There are other breeds'shown,’and-it rnay be suggested that these will merit particular attention on the part of local farmers. Alhough Romneys and Lincolns have been found by experiencerto be admirably adapted for the climatic conditions of this district, it does not..follow that the introduction of fresh strains bright not bring about still further improvement. The Romney-Lincoln cross produces -heavy fleeces of somewhat coarse wool and large framed, weighty carcased sheep, but neither in wool nor mutton and lamb do our prices reach those attained in Canterbury, where Leicester, the Down breeds, and Merinos are all utilised by pastoraiists. It is for the investigation arid' careful consideration of such subjects as these that, an A. and P. Show has its chief value. Tlie light horses- were judged yesterday, -and a magnificent lot of animals were on view. Probably no district in the Domiriion can boast of so many horses per head of the' population as can Poverty Bay, for where roads are either non-existent or are in wretched condition, hack riding necessarily, becomes universal. Thus it is that practically the entire population has a fair working . knowledge of horseflesh, and for this reason the judging in the horse rings and the subsequent jumping competitions aroused the 'keenest interest. As on former occasions . side shows .are a prominent feature of the annual gathering, and the amusement supplied in this department is varied and ample. The arrangements for the Show appear to have been most excellently made, and yesterday there was not the slightest hitch in any department. Mr' H. M. Porter, the secretary, Mr. F.B. Barker, ihe nresident, and the rest of the officials have reason to be complimented upon the manner in which the various features of the Show were disposed of. _ ,' To-day will find a firstrelass programme awaiting the verdict of the people. A large number of equine events have still to be adjudicated upon, th© cattle will be judged, as well as the rest of the sheep, the produce sKed will be filled with goods, the Grand Parade will take- place, and altogether an interesting and comprehensive bill of fare will be provided. ~ From tables published bhlow it will be. noted that the entries this, year show something, of a falling off as- Compared, with last year, but as there are the sabie number of classes as before, and . the standard of quality has not deteriorated, the gathering /should prove quite as' attractive as ever. ' The following is the-table of the number of entries since' 1902- ' Horses: 1902, 315: 1903, 383: 1904, 380; 1905, 374; 1906, 469; 1907/ 403; 1908, 478: 1909, 349. Cattle: 1902, 75; 1903, 108; .1904, 13L; 1905, 118; 1906, 126; 1907, 153; 1908/ 112 ; 1909, 78. , Sheep; 1902, 109- 1903, 133; 1904, 159:. 1905, 244 ; 1906,. 266; 1907, 301; 1908, 268/1909. 214. Pigs: 1902, 23; 1903, 24; 1905, 24;

WILL BE ON HAND AT “THE TO-DAY. 1905, 23; 1906, 29; 1907, 31; 1908, 44; 1909 ,) 7 Poultry: 1902, 40: 1903, 35; 1904, 38; 1905, 22; 1906, 26; 1907, 84; 1908, 109; 1909, 61. Produce: 190 z, 79; 1903, 69; 1904, 113; 1905, 88; 1906, 101; 1907, 118; 1908, 98; 1909, 105. Dogs: 1902, 31 ;■ 1903, 33 ; 1904, 43 ; 1905, 63; 1906, 65; 1907, 86; 1908, 96; 1909, 66. _ Competitions, vehicles and sundries: 1902, 42; 1903, 46; 1964, 138; 1905, 168; 1906, 253; 1907, 230; 1908, 225; 1909, 185. Totals: 1902, 724; 1903, 831; 1904, 1026; 1905/ 1100; 1906, 1336; 1907, 1406: 1908, 1450; 1909, 1085. There has been a steady increase of* members. In 1.902 the total was 212; 1903, 269; 1904, 370; 1905, 459; 1906, 558; 1907, 581; 1908. 598;_ 1909, 614. The following are tlie officials:— President: Mr. F. B. Barker. Vicepresident: Mr. Geo. Witters. General Oammittee: Messrs W. R. Barker, AY. Ball, A. J. Cameron, C. A. Fenwick, Cl Gray T. Holden, D. Kirkpatrick, F. J..Lysnar, W. D. S. MacDonald, J. R. Murphy, C. J. Parker, AV. AV. Smith, H. G. Tucker, H H. AVall, A. S. AVachsmann. Hon. Auditors: Messrs AV. F. J. Anderson and A. TT. Kennedy. Hon. Treasurer: Mr. D. Morice. Secretary: Mr. H. M. Porter. JUDGES. Draughts: Mr. H. Glazebrook. Harness horses: Mr. Vaughan. Hacks: Mr. A. Reid. Ponies: Mr. Hoult. Competitions: Mr. A. Reid. Stud and dairy cattle: Mr. R. Reynolds. Fat Stock: Mr. AV. Richmond. Lincoln sheep: Mr. J. Strang. ‘Romney sheep and other breeds: Mr. AA r . A. Smith. Sheep dogs: Mr. J. Russell. Pigs: Mr. R. Reynolds. Produce: Government expert. STEAVARDS. Draughts: Messrs A. J. Cameron, R. H. Parker, J. Harding, AV. G. Bremner. Harness: Messrs J. R. Murphy, H. Smith, P. J. Roberts, J. B. Poynter. Hacks: Messrs AV. R. Barker, G. H. Morice, AV. Witters, pun. Ponies: Messrs G. Runciman, J. B. Morris, V. Mitford. Competitions: Messrs C. A. Fenwick, H. Smith, G. H. Morice. Stud and dairy cattle: Messrs C. H. Evans, G. J. Falkner, AA T . Bruce. Fat Stock: Messrs A. S. Wachsmanri, J. AArilliamson, H. Ford. Sheep, Lincoln, Romney, and other breeds: Messrs C.-A. Fenwick, AV. E. Langford, and J. A. McDonnell.-. Fancy dogs and slices dogs:‘Mr.‘ W. Bell. - Produce:. Mr. AV. J- Cox. Pigs: Mr. Alex.. Muir. Poultry: Mr.. R. Mitchell. SHOW AND SHOWERS. SOAIE FIRST-DAY IMPRESSIONS. The spirit of Show time is a potent influence in Poverty Bay, and it is not surprising that in such a large agricultural district many people would no more dream of missing the annual Gisborne Show than a dead man would contemplate being absent from Iris own funeral. Even the driving rain that swept the Park racecourse yesterday morning failed to quench this enthusiasm, though it certainly managed to make it pretty damp and limp for an hour or two. Those who braved the wet in the forenoon, felt closely akin to a Polar- explorer, determination and .anticipation just managing by their joint efforts to outweigh sensations of physical discomfort. It was a depressing drive out to the show ground, and the cloud-draped lulls in tlie distance held out little hope of the weather relentirg. Shrill neighs of displeasure came from a hundred equine nostrils, and mackintoshed officials and exhibitors hurried about with countenances scarcely less gloomy than tbe heavens themselves. There was that unfinished atmosphere abbut the place, too, that always marks the first few hours of a show, and those in charge of the trade exhibits worked savagely at what promised to be a somewhat thankless task. Tlie travelling showmen, who had secured pitches near the entrance to the ground were, perhaps, gloomiest of all, and no wonder, for to them a bad day meant a dead loss. A, Mark Tap ley was wanted on the ground, but it seemed vain to search for a smiling face. However ; the unexpected has' a trick of happening, even in these modern times, and it was in a qpite unthoughtof quarter that a Tap’leyan mascot turned up. It was in the miniature zoo that constitutes one of the side shows, and a dozen or more people who sought shelter from the rain were watching with shuddering relish the .operations of a lady snake charmer. She had just finished with the serpents,, and was carrying a well-fed baby alligator round the enclosure for the inspection of a half-hearted audience, when the vorce of a stalwart countryman broke the silence, “'l’m blowed if lie ain’t smiling I” he exclaimed, and sure enough though aio one else had noticed it the placid saurian was .wearing a smile that out-cheshired the famous Cheshire cat. The ice, or rather the rain,, seemed to be broken in the laugh that went round, and sure enough when the People walked outside again the skies had ceased to weep, and the sun, though still invisible, was making himself felt from behind the clouds. ... Fresh people appeared to spring from nowhere, and in a few minutes it seemed there was a very fair crowd on - the show ground. Officials smiled, healths were drunk in sundry trade exhibition tents, where foresight had provided lemonade or its' equivalent, and stolid hacks started walking about like three-year-olds. And the voices of the showmen resounded with renewed energy. * “Come and make some money ! Come arid get rich 1 ’ ’ sang out a .man seated on a packing-case, \Vho looked - like a churchwarden on holiday, and was inviting .all, and sundry to knock over a couple ' of skittles with a ball. “Sixpence a, shot;. , eighteenpcnce if you knock ’em down;”. , ■ Then, “The little game of Doodlum Buck, the. more you put down the more you pick up,” he chanted, with a touch of poetic inspiration A youth in leggings took the ball and tried his luck, and the symapthetic tone in which the “firm” said “hard luck!” was almost enough to console him for the loss of his sixpence. After losing several more, lie gave place to'another man, who Won eighteenpence straight away.

“That’s the. boy to do it!” was tho cheerful -comment, and is such a manner was'.the successful one flattered that the one and six gain soon became a half-crown loss. Two things one missed from the fun of-the fair—the historic fat wtman and the old-time boxing show. Once upon a time no show was complete without a fat woman, but the times change. Perhaps it would be difficult for a fat person to remain really fat in strenuous New Zealand. Anyway the species seems to be dying out. And perhaps it is just as well. There are few things one gets bored with sooner, than with a fat woman. But the boxing show is a decided loss, and few of the sporting crowd who visited the Park yesterday were in agreement with the grandmotherly legislation that made such an exhibition illegal. ... But the spirit of show time is not the spirit of discontent, and in any case after visiting the zoo one would have felt independent of other people s moods. One had only to pay a shilling and see the alligator to be an the genial presence of Mark Tapley -personified. PEOPLE’S DAY. —To-day is People’s Day at the Show, and the judging is to begin at 9 a.m., at which hour all exhibits must be ready for the judges. Special trains are to run to the back of the ground. Crossbred, fat, and farmers’ sheep and fat and pet lambs are to be judged to-day. as well as draught horses, hacks, and harness horses, cattle, pigs, poultry, dogs, and produce. Among the competitions will be high jumping and- driving over pegs, and ladies jumping. The champion hack is also to be selected. The following is the programme: NO. 1 RING. ' Weight Carriers, 14 to 15 . hands, height Carriers up to lost and oyer, Lady Riders (astride), Middle Weight Hacks up to 13st, Ladies’ Hacks (side saddle). N. 2 RING. Light Spring Cart Horses, Heavy Spring Cart Horses, Carriers’ Turnouts, Tradesmen’s Turnouts, Single Harness Horses 14 and under 14.3, Single Harness Ponies 14 and under, Pony driven by lady 14.2 and under. NO. 3 RING. Yearling Colts, Yearling Fillies or Geldings, 2-year-old. Colts, 2-year-old Geldings, 2-year-old Fillies, 3-year-oid Geldings, three-year-old Fillies, Breeding Mares, Breeding Mares in foal to King Edward, Dry Mares, 2 Horse Teams, 4 Horse Teams, Geldings 4 years and over, Stallions. DOUBLE RING—Nos. 1 and 2. High Jump. Driving over Pegs. •LUNCH, 12.30. Champion Hack. GRAND PARADE, 2 p.m. LARGE RING.—Nos. 1,2, and 3. Lady’s Jumping, Steeplechase Jumping, Wire Jumping, Harness Trot. HORSES. THOROUGHBRED. The different classes for thoroughbred horses showed a slight increase on th entries last year, quality was.well up to previous standards. ’ In the class for The best-yearling, Mr D. Hepburn carried off first honors with his Marshal SouFt colt, Field Marshal, which gives promise of furnishing intoa very nice horse. In the two-year-old filly or gelding class, Mr. Hepburn was again successful with another Marshal Soult, a line compactly-built gelding, ill good condition. Mr. Parsons was the only exhibitor in the 2-year-old colt class, showing his chestnut colt by Basuto. Mr. C. J. Parker’s mare Indian Queen, with a foal to Multifid at foot, scored easily in the class for the .best brood mare. She is a nicely-built, roomy mare, and won rather easily from Mr. G. Carrington’s Ladybird, a mare with a fine record in the ring. As w.as the case last year, there were only two entrants in the Cbanij)ion Entire class. They were the same horses as shown last year, Gazely and Multifid, both exhibited by Mr. Gaine Carrington. Contrary to the result last year, the Dominion-bred sire scored over" his English rival, and after a critical examination, Mr. Reid declared in favor of Multifid. The winner is by the great sire Multiform, out of Heriot, and is a fine looking horse, showing plenty of good clean bone. He was in much better condition than was the case last year, and the judge said that he liad no hesitation in declaring him the better horse. “I think you have got a really good horse in Multifid,” said Mr. Reid, “and the foals that I have seen by him are very good indeed.” In the hackney yearling class there were only two entries, first honors being carried off by Mr. G. Carrington’s wellgrown bay filly Limerick Lass, by Dexter. The winner was closely run by Mr. Greaves’ Cavalier filly, Doily. In the class for the progeny of Baron 11., there were no entries. The next- class taken was that for the best coaching mare or geldingHere Mr. Geo. Witters had an easy victorv, with his fine upstanding roan gelding Rirnu, a typical animal of its class, bred by Mr. C. J. Parker. Mr. Guy Porter’s grey mare Judy was considered the next best out of the other two entrants. Mr. H. S. Sleddon’s fine bay mare Lady Molly, by Native Minister, -was awarded the prize out of eight competitors in the, class for the best mare to breed weight-carrying hunters. .She won rather easily, but the second prize winner, Mr. E. M. Monckton’s Langlee, is a nice mare, but not in good show condition. HACKS. As was the case last year, the hacks were rather a peculiar mixture. _ Some of the placed horses were exceptionally fine animals, but in the rank and file were to bo seen some horses that would have to be shown in very poor company to enable them to catch the judge’s eye,, except for the purpose of being iveeded but. Ten horses were entered in tlie walking-horse class. Included amongst these were some very fair heel and toe ivalkers, but a good many of the competitors shuffled along, half walking, half ambling. Mr. A. Kirk's bay gelding Morere was placed first-, with Mr. R. Currie’s ■Snider a close second. Light-weight hacks, up to list, attracted a field of eleven. Some of the animals were distinctly. good, but many of them were decidely mediocre, Mrs. F. B. Barker’s Majestic, looking very big, was given first place by .the judge, last year’s wanner, Mr. L. H. Coop s Dick, a much more showy horse, being relegated to . second place. ~ Mr. Coop.' was, however, solaced for. his horse’s defeat by winning the maiden hack class with Victor- who -won in the harness class. A fine upstandino- chestnut horse owned by the Rev. Father Dignan, of Ormond, was placed second in this class, and Mr. Packer’s chestnut gelding Ripple third. ... •Seventeen horses were entered for tlie jumping .competition, and . very ( good jumping resulted. There wero two'spills, but the rjders were not hurt.

The first and second horses Were very evenly matched, both jumping exceptionally well. CARRIAGE AND COACHING CLASSES. The carriage and coaching entries came next. Six horses faced the judge, A who was some time in arriving ; his decision. He eventually settled -on t Messrs Carr and Alder ton’s fine hay jj Coker’s Emperor, who was jilaced sec- b ond to Cavalier in the same class last .(i year. Second place on this occasion /;■ was taken by Mr. Grey’s horse Tommy ' Atkins, who was third last year, and Mr. Parsons’ chestnut horse Lord Kitchener was allotted third position, Cavalier, Mr. Field’s horsm being uu- :.| placed. The winner is a typical English hackney stallion, with the distinctive action of his class. He is a gne well-ribbed up horse, by Chiiperic —Coker's Betsy, 9 years’ old, and was bred by Mr. James Cokor, of Norfolk, England. The same horse repeated his success in the class for stallions best calculated to improve the breed of weight-carriers, the judge being greatly pleased with his general style. In this class Lord Kitchener was placed second, and Cavalier third, these being the only other entries. The ponj’ entire class attracted three entries, as against two last year. Last year’s winner, the creamy pony Mars, tin’s time had to he content with third place to Mr. Ewen Jefferson's Aerolite and Mr. Otto Hansen’s Perfection. Tho, winner is a sturdy compactly-built pony, very well proportioned. Both first and third prize winners were bred by Mr. R. D. I). McLean, of Maraekakaho, 'Hawke’s Bay, and Perfection was bred by Hon. Captain Tucker. ' HARNESS. In the harness classes .there wero some really fine animals, but several of the exhibits were by no means show stock, and had absolutely no chance with the ultimate winners. There was a great diversity of type, and it was the judge’s effort to keep as close as possible to type. He was especially taken with Mr. L. H. Coop’s horses, which he remarked were fit to take their place with credit in any show ring in the Dominion. In tho class for harness ponies under 13 hands, only two entrants made their appearance. Mr. F. B. Bousfield with Ins diminutive pony Challenger, a Tam o’ Shanter gelding bred by Mr. C. J. Parker, secured first honors. Mr. L. H. Coop had an easy victory with his bay gelding Dick, in the single harness class, 14.3 to 15.1. There were five other competitors, but the winner was a long way the best. He was placed second in the class last year to the same owner’s Dolly. Mr. E. Luttrell’s Scrubber, a fast mare, but not a stylish animal, was placed second, and cream gelding, Rocket, driven by Mr. C. G. Holdswortli,.occupied third place. Mr. Coop scored again with a full brother to Dick in the harness class over 15.1 and under 16 hands. Both these horses have remarkably showy action, but the latter was not too well behaved while being shown. -He had piled up so. many points, however, in other directions, that he was awarded the,.red ticket. The beautifully tempered. shapely chestnut .gelding Ripple,, owned by Mr. It. H. Parker, was placed second, and Mr. J. C. Field's Duchess third. The other horses shown were not up to the quality of the winners. Amongst the dog-curt Horses Mr. Geo. Witters’ roan gelding Rirnu. re- . peated Eis success’ in the coaching class,, and was followed fn order by Mr. Porter’s grey mare Judy and Mr. J. C. N. Thomas’"Jimmy. The class was, however, by no means good. Mr. R. H. Parker showed a pretty pair of chestnuts in the double harness class over 15.1. Although not well matched for color, in size and general appearance they were a good pair, and were quickly awarded the coveted red ticket. An even pair or bay mares owned by Mr. S. E. Gllingham wero placed second. In this class Mr. A. G. Turnbull, of Tokomaru, showed a handsome pair of greys, but on examination by the judge the latter declared, one of them to be unsound, debarring the pair from higher honors than third position. In tlie pair harness class over 14.2 and under 15.1, Mr. L. H. Coop’s pair, Dick and Dolly, driven by Mr. A. S. Wachsmann, repeated the success they gained in the same class last year. They were, in style, color, and paces, perfectly matched, and about the best pair of any kind to be seen on the ground. The only other entry in the class was Mr. V. Barker’s well-grown greys, Mazeppa and Psyche, but they were outclassed by the winners. For harness ponies, under 14.2, JMr. Hutchinson’s chestnut geldings. Snip and Snap, who were second last year, were the only horses shown. There'were no entries in the tandem and four-in-hand classes. A noticeable feature of the harness classes was the absence of any of the splendid horses seen last year. . owned by Mr. Henry "White, who this yealias nothing entered. PONIES. Ponies- were a strong class, . many of those shown being of exceptionally good quality. In each case they were well ridden bv their vouthful pilots. In. the “under 12 hands” class, Miss Lorna Allen’s pony Tottde scored a popular victorv, and in the class over 12 and under" 13 hands, handsome pomes shown bv Masters A. and F. Hansen gained first and second prizes. For the best pony over 13 and under 14 hands, there were 13 entries victory finally resting with Miss H. Calcotts brown pony Cocky, who just defeated Mr. E. J." Gregory’s Winnie for first place after keen competition. A nuggety roan gelding, Buster Brown, owned by Mrs. A.-J. Cameron, took first prize in the class for cobs 14 to 14.2, Mr. C. A. Arnaboldi’s JPiaxli ’Un being placed second in a field of ten competitors. Polo pomes were a strong class. Some splendid ponies were shown, and judged on points, for good mouth, pace, and quickness of turn. After an exhaustive trial, Mr. K. S. Williams • chestnut gelding Ned —last year’s ■"'inner—was placed first, being followed closely in second place by a smart bay mare owned by Mr. Hamilton Monce. There was -great competition amongst the juveniles for the proud, distinction of best- airl and boy rider. It was rather a task to separate many of the competitors, but finally the honors were given to Miss Dorotny Mander and Master 0. Hansen. For the pony leaping match there were twenty-eight entries, and consicterable interest was aroused over-the event- At the conclusion the fudge, x Mr. A. Reid, said that the jumping was good, especially that of the placed horses, while the riding was excellent. Miss Lorna Allen, riding exceptionally, well. SHEEP. . H • ' ’ The entries in the sheep classes show- iW 1 ed a slight decline on the numbers or last year, but the quality was well up to the previous standards. There appeared to he little attempt on the part of exhibitors to go to any trouble l . , to get their sheep up for show purposes, a fact which militates considerably against their appearance in the \

pens. In some of the English shows breeders go to the extreme length of actually eyeing the wool of their exhibits, with often fantastic effect, in am effort to specialise the color of the particular breed, but apart from such measures as this a little more car© and attention would do a great deal towards giving the sheep a more “sho-wy” appearance. There were some notable absentees from the exhibitors’ list this, yaer—viz., Messrs E. Short, the well-known Manawatu breeder, and Mr. D. Kirkpatrick, of Patutahi, who was so successful in the Doncoln class last year. The latter gentleman’s son, however, took his place, and made a most successful debut in the show ring. Lincolns were by no means a strong class, aayh there was little competition, although' the sheep are fairly well suited t o,.‘ the district. Messrs A. Kirkpatrick and A. J. Cameron were the only exhibitors, and the former scored a sweeping success, winning all the prizes, and a number of seconds. ' With the exception of the 4tootli ram, all the sheep shown were bred by Mr. Kirkpatrick. The exliibits were in almost all cases typical of the breed, being very well woolled, with heavy fleeces, and good lock. Both in this class and Border Leicosters the judges expressed regret at the smallness of the entry, and recommended breeders to increase their flocks and make a better display next year. Border Leicosters were not a large class, but the exhibits were of a firstclass quality, being true to ty.pe. ,Mr. J. S. Brunt-on was again the principal prize-winner in the class, winning all the prizes except that for the best ram of any age, which was secured by a nice compact animal bred by Hon. J. D. Ormond, and shown by Mr. J. A. Caesar. . Southdowns were more numerously shown than was the case last year, anti formed -a fairly strong class. These sheep showed a decided improvement in quality on the exhibits of previous seasons, and included a nuniber of sheep purchased by Mr. R. C. Miller from Mr. Deans, of Riccarton. These sheep were not, however, successful in annexing any of the prizes, all of which, with the exception of that for the ram of any age, were secured by Mr. Ohas. Matthews, whose sheep were in excellent condition. The suitability of this class of sheep for the fat lamb trade is apparently receiving attention from breeders in the district.

• Shropshires were a small class in point of numbers, but the was uniformly good. Mr. Wm. Jobson, who was the only exhibitor last year, was again unopposed, and carried off all the prizes. English Leicesters were not shewn at all, indicating that they have not yet found favor with Poverty Bay breeders. In this class a handsome challenge shield is offered by. the New Zealand Sheepbreedrs r Association for the champion ram, and prizes are also offered in four other classes.

Romneys were a particularly strong class, both in point of numbers _ afid quality, the suitability of this district for these sheep being apparently recognised .by breeders. Some very fine specimens of the breed were shown, and the prizes were distributed between Mr. J. C. Field and Messrs McKenzie Bros; The latter gentlemen, v'ho are new exhibitors, secured the award for the champion ram, and Mr. Field w'as similarly successful, in the champion ewe class. The winner in the class for the older rains was bred by Mr. 6. R. Sykes, of .Wairarapa. It is a really splendid type'tof Romney, with a wonderfully well-sprung frame. The first prize hogget was bred by Mr. G. E. Allen, Wairarapa, and is also a very fine specimen, beautifully woolled. In this class the general quality was very’ good, especially in the placed ranis, and it was the strongest class in the show. The 4-tooth rams were not so strong a class as either the older, or ■ younger rams, but were very good woolled sheep, and typical to breed. The ram hoggets -were also thoroughly typical, well woolled, well-grown animals, and evenly matched. Some exceptionally fine sheep were to be seen .in the ewe hogget class. They were also very wjsll grown, with good wool and good heads, and even-fieeced. The first prize ewe in this class was a nice compactly-built sheep, with a good even ■fleece and splendid length of staple. In the older ewes the two shown were absolutely equal in merit according to the judge, and the only way in which they could be separated was in the lambs running with them, one of which was much superior to the other. The pairs of- ewes -were again decidedly good, being heavily fleeced and with good length of staple, well woolled on the heads and all .points. With them •were 150 per cent, of lambs. The pairs of ewe hoggets were thoroughly . .. typical, evenly-fleeced, and splendidly matched. “The Romneys are undoubtedly your • best class, and they are distinctly a credit to your district. They compare ■very favorably with any I have seen in other shows in New Zealand,” was the verdict of Mr. W. Allen, the judge. PRIZE LIST. * THOROUGHBRED. (Judge, Mr. A. Reid.) Best Filly, Colt, or Gelding foaled since July 31,1908—Mr D. Hepburn’s br colt Field Marshal, by Marshal Soulfc — • Uniuqe 1; Mr.'C. J. Parker’s br f 5 by Birkenhead —Indian Queen 2; Mr. C. J. Parker’s b f by Merriwee 3. Six en- ’ Best Colt foaled since 31st July, 1907. —A Parson’s ch c Polestar, by Bausto —Gemini 1. The only entry. Best Filly or Gelding foaled since 31st July 1907.—Mr. D. Hepburn’s b g Field Marshal 1; G. Carrington’s b f by Birkenhead 2; J. E. Newton’s b f Miss Carrington- 3. Three entries. Best Blood Mare to foal this season on with foal at foot. —C. J. Parker 1; G. Carrington 2; H. W. Sleddon 3. The only entries. Best Entire, any age.—G. Carrington’s br h Multifid by Multiform—Heriot Ist and Champion ; G. Carrington’s ch h Gazely by Greyleg— Lygia 2. The only entries. HACK AND HARNESS CLASSES. (Judges, Messrs A. Reid, Vaughan, ■and T. Hoult.) Maiden Hacks.—L. H. Coop’s Victor 1 ; Father Dignan’s Roscommon 2; It. H. Parker’s Ripple 3. Sixteen entries. Light Weight Hacks up to list—Mrs F. B. Barker’s Majestic 1: L. H. Coop’s Dick 2; Miss T. Busby’s Lady Molly 3. Eleven entries. Best Hackney Colt, Filly, or Gelding. ’ —G. Swainson’s Limerick Lass 1, A. Greaves’ Dolly 2. The only entries. Best Mare or Gelding, coaching V- • stamp.—Gcb. Witters’ Rimu 1, Guy 'Porter’s Judy- 2, R. J. Reynolds’ Gay Lad 3. The' only entries. ' ; Best Mare suitable for breeding weigh t- . . carrying hacks or hunters.—H. W. ’ Sled don’s Lady Molly 1, E. M. Monck- *' ton’s Langlee 2, C. A. Foote’s ’ Cup■'■'•''i Cup 3. Eight entries. Best Entire to improve the breed of weight-carriers.—Alderson and Carr’s Coker’s Emperor 1, A. Parson’s Lord L Kitchener 2, J. C. Field’s Cavalier 3; L:’ The only entries. ||||S % ■ , S--"-Ipi ; .. - gfl

Best Pony Stallion, 3 years and_upwards.—E. Jefferson’s Aerolite 7, Otto Hansen’s Perfection 2, E. F. Grey s Mars 3. The only entries. _ Best Walking Hack.—A Kirk s Morere 1, R. Currie’s Snider 2, Mrs. K. S. Williams’ Kahakalia 3. Ten entries. Best Horse suitable for dogcart, lb hands or over.—G. Witters’ Rimu 1, Guy Porter’s Judy 2, J. C. N. Thomas’ Jimmy 3. Four entries. Best Pair Harness Horses, over 14. Z and under 15.1. —L. H. Coop’s Dick and Dolly 1, V. Barker’s Mazeppa and Psyche 2. The only entries. Best single planless Horse 14.31, to 15.1. L. H. Coop’s Dick 1, K It. Luttrell’s Scrubber 2, C. G. Holusworth s Rocket 3. Six entries. Best Single Harness Horse over 10. l and under 16 hands. —L. H. Coop s Victor 1, R. PI. Parker’s Ripple 2, J. C. Field’s Duchess 3. Eight entries. Best Pony 12 hands and under. —Miss L. Allen’s Tottie. 1, A. R. Watsons Dora 2. Four entries. Best Pony over 12 and under 13 hands. —A Hansen’s Jubilant 1, 1 • Hansen’s Skipper 2. Five entries. Best pony over 13 and under 14 hands.—Miss H. Calcott’s Cockie 1, E. J. Gregory’s Winnie 2. Twelve entries. , r . Best Cob 14 hands to 14.2.—Mrs. A. J. Cameron’a Buster Brown 1, C. A. Arnaboldi’s Pinlt ’Tin 2. Ten entries. Best Polo Pony, 14.2 or under, up to 13 stone.- —K. S. Williams’ Ned 1, H. Morice’s Zoe 2. Ten entries. Best Harness Pony under 13 hands. F B Bousfield’s Challenger 1, O. Campbell’s Kelpy 2. The only entries. Best Bair Harness Pomes under 14.2. E. M. Hutchinson’s Snip and Snap 1. The only entry. , 1 Best Girl rider.— Dorothy Mander 1, M Sherrat 2. Nine competitors. Best Boy rider.—o. Hansen 1. H. Chrisp 2, C. O’Connell 3, F. C. Humphreys H.C. Thirteen competitors.

SADDLE AND HARNESS CLASSES

Horse suitable for a hunter, up to 12 stone or over, to qualify by such jumps as Stewards decide. —Mrs. W. L. Rutledge’s b g Sandy, by Edward James, 1; F. Pattullo’s b g Rasper 2. Five entries.' Troop horse, property of and ridden by owner, a duly enrolled member of the Squadron, and to 'have been used at last annual camp, or three -parades after; height 14.2 to 15.3, and able to carry stone. Points, equipment 100, horse 100.—Wm. McCuk-ugh’s b a Makauri, bv Honduras—Trixie, 80TOO, 1; Leslie' Oates’ br g Istar, by Waimarama —Grani, 90-75, 2; Stewart MacDonald’s blk g Robin, 100-60 . 3; 4 McCreedv’s ch g Lancer, by Crackshot —Ruapehu, 80-75; W. Witters (junr.), big m Minnehaha, by Flaxbourne, 50-60. Five entries. COMPETITIONS. (Judge; Mr. A. Reid.) Maiden jumping competition, all former jumping winners barred. — Mrs. F. Pattullo’s b h Doctor 1. W. L. Rutledge’s b m Motukehu, by Strowan —Marigold, 2; Miss T. McKenzies b g Waihoka 3. Seventeen entries. Leaping match for ponies, 14 hands or under, 3ft hurdles. —R. Habgood s Pompey 1, Sid Greave s ch m Ginger 2, Miss Laura Allen’s ch f Tottie 3. Twenty-eight entries. Handicap trot, in saddle, 2 miles, for horses that- have: been not less than three months in the district.—A. E. Cameronfs-'.dk b m Bess, 40sec, 1; P. Hickey’s b m Venus, 35sec, 2: Frank Sherriff’s b g Piritaha, 5 sec behind scratch, 3. Time, 6min 2sec>. Thirteen horses entered; 1 Driving competition, between uprights, living start. —J. Poynter 1, F. B. Calcott 2, C. J. Hamilton 3. live entries. SHEEP. LINCOLN. (Judge: Mr. J. Strang.) Ram, over 18 months and . under 30 months.—A Kirkpatrick 1, A. J. Cameron 2 a;nd 3. Three entries. Ram, over 30 months. —A Kirkpatrick. Only entry. Ram, over 18 months, locally bred. —A. Kirkpatrick 1, A. J. Cameron 2 and 3. Three entries. Champion Ram. —A: Kirkpatrick. Ewe Hogget, 18 months and under. —A Kirkpatrick 1 and 2. Three entries. Champion Eire. —A Kirkpatrick. Ewe, over 18 months with lambs at foot. —-A. Kirkpatrick 1 and 2. Two entries. Pen of two Ewe Hoggets, bread by exhibitor.—A Kirkpatrick. Only entry. ROMNEYS. (Judge; Mr W. Allen.) Ram Hogget, 18 months and under. —J. C. Field 1 and 2, F. 'Hutdhimson and Son 3 and highly commended. Eight entered. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months.—A. Kirkpatrick, (2 years) 1 and 2, McKenzie Bros. (4-tooth) 3, J. C. Field (4-tooth) highly recommended. Eight entries. Ram, over 30 months.—McKenzie Bros. 1,2 and highly commended, J. C. Field 3 and commended. Eight entries. Ram, over 18 months, locally bred.— McKenzie Bros (4-tooth) 1, (6-tooth) 2 and 3. Three entries.' Champion Ram.—McKenzie Bros. Pen of Five Romney Rams.—McKenzie Bros 1,2 and 3. Three entries. Pen of two Ram Hoggets, bred by Exhibitor, 18 months and under.—J. C. Field 1, h.c. and c., F. Hutchinson and Son 2 and 3. Eight entries. Ewe Hogget, 18 months and under. —J. C. Field 1,2, and 3, McKenzie Bros. h.c. and c. Seven entries. Champion Ewe. —J. Gt Field (4-tooth) bred by exhibitor. Ewe, over 18 months with lamb at foot. —J. C. Field 1,2 and c. ; McKenzie Bros 3 and h.c. Six entries. Pen of two Ewes, over 1.8 months, with lambs at foot.—J. C. Field 1 and 3, McKenzie Bros 2 and h.c. Four entries. Pen of two Ewe Hoggets, bred by exhibitor—J. 0. Field 1, h.c. and c., McKenzie Bros. 2 and 3. Seven’ entries. BORDER LEICESTER. (Judge: Mr J. Strang.) Ram, any age.—J. A. Caesar 1, James Brunton 2. Only, entries. Pen of two Ram Hoggets.—James Brunton 1. Only entry. Ewe, with lamb at foot.—James Brunton 1 and 2, Geo. Brown 3. Three entries. • Pen two Ewe Hoggets.—James Brunton 1. Only entry. SHROPSHIRE. (Judge: Mr. J. Strang.) Rain, any age. —Wm. Jobson 1 and 2. Only -entries. Best pen of two Ram ’Hoggets.— Wm. Jouson 1 'and 2. Only entries. Ewe, any age, lamb at foot.—Mm. Jobson 1 and 2. Only entries; Pen of two Ewe Hoggets.--W in. Jobson 1 and 2. Only entries. V j. SOUTHDOWN, ... - (Judge: Mr. J. Strang.) Ram, any age. —Wm. Jobson 1, Chits; Matthews 2 arid 3. Eight entries.- , , , Ram Hogget.—Chas. Matthews 1 and 2, R. C. Miller 3. - Five entries, -

Pen of two Ram Hoggets/—Chas. Matthews 1, Williams Bros. 2. Three entries. . •. - - • Ewe, any age, with lamb at foot. — Chas. Matthews 1 and 2, Williams Bros. 3. ' Eight entries. Pen of two Ewe Hoggets.—Chas. Matthews 1, Williams Bros. 2' and 3. Four entries.

TRADE DISPLAYS.

AN INTERESTING INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION.

j° As in past years, the display made by , the various firms is a distinct feature s of the Show. This year the position allotted to the industrial exhibits on the ground is a much more satisfactory one _ s than that at the last Show, when they J * were shut off from public view by the numerous side-shows. Yesterday the ss stands of the firms occupied a fayor- ■ s a blc position in the inner enclosure, and were within full view of those on the L 3 errandstand. An arrangement entered if. into by several of the large machinery firms to only exhibit at six shows in 14 the Dominion tended to lessen themu m--1, her and volume of the-exhibits. Howire ever, the display was a highly creditable one, and the attractive manner in V which the exhibits were arranged provY e d .that the staffs of the various firms :s. 7)iust have devoted considerable time to and attention to their arrangement, i* COMMON SHELTON AND CO., LTD. This well-known firm, as in past -S years, had an attractive stand. ProVninent amongst the displays were Zeaf: landia and Cockatoo wool-presses, and fa Cooper’s and Little’s fluid and powder . sheep dips. Amongst the agricultuii a! implements displayed were Planet ’ Jr implements and Oliver ploughs. T Other exhibits included Highland ball- _ bearing lawnmowers, Perfect separan tors, churns and buckets, green bonemills, stand and cottage mangles, and 3- Cvclone garden and field gates. In the to pavilion, which was tastefully arranged, jh cottoge tiled fireplace and chimney V. piece occupied the centre position, rd Amongst a comprehensive display or 2. the firm’s wares w*ere to be seen an excellent assortment of locally-grown m Cane barley, seed maize, rye grass, and be w bite clover. Prussian blue peas, at cocksfoot, red clover, and cow grass are es also amongst the grass-seeds displayed, to Arsenate of lead, Montaulk, Vermorite, v Fluids, Tanrwha spray pumps, and a b full range of manures and fertilisers manufactured bv Kempthorne, Prosser W and Co., Ltd., are amongst the articles ™ which go to make up a highly creditable display. -J MESSRS. CAVE BROS., x- sawinillers and timber merchants, had an interesting exhibit of their factory's manufactures. The top piece consisted of a display of moulding, arranged in the form of a square, in which were in,n» eluded four different varieties of T — wood —totara, honeysuckle, kauri, and L* rimu. Three similar frames were dis11' played, ranging from 3 °f an Licli to b 6in! cornice pieces. The .floor was con- . structed of heart a.nd 0.8. niatai, while ~ a. dado of rimu and a 9in. skirting s board completed an artistic display. o r At each end are a. 20 x 1 heart of rimu. Speciments of turnery and joinery were also attractively exhibited, and an in- ’ teresting collection of the band-saws an eirroloyed in the factory were also on p view. nk WILLIAMS AND KETTLE, .LTD. ad This firm have a fully-stocked pavilir- ion and a large display of agricultural, farm and station implements. Deering P- mowers and horse-rakes, Oliver and F. Hornsby plows, Planet Jr cultivators ve ail tl wheel hoes, Pennslyvania ballbearing mowers, and Bentall chaffcutters are amongst the implements on view. Spray pumns, Swift’s arsenate cf lead, Cooper’s Y x and V2 fluids, Disparene, samples of Merton’s, Cooper’s, Little’s, Lawe’s, and Highland sheep dip, dyed twine for w*ool packs, Syke’s and Manning’s drenches and outfits, j wire strainers, staple pullers, wrench- - fruit preservers, Maltlioid roofing, Dampcourse P. and lt ~ B. IBuilding paper, a large display of Frimley preserved fruit and jams, d - dairy, household, and butchei-s Wyanz dotte, Nelson Bros.’fertilisers, Shirley’s and Japanese superphospate, Cross's turnip fertiliser, are also included in >r ‘ this comprehensive exhibit. n ' The Alpha-Laval separators, for which the firm are agents, are displayj. ed in a separate tent, and are in charge lY of Messrs. Mason, Struthers and Co/s expert. This exhibit attracted general u v attention throughout the day. J As agents for Sutton and Sons, the ’ firm make a splendid display of their renowned seeds. Samples of rape, turnip, mangel, and red and white clover , r are amongst those shown. Sutton and Sons have been in 'business over 100 f j years, and guarantee that all their seeds are true to name as. every de--30 partment is carried out under personal . 1 supervision. J. DALGETY AND CO., LTD. d. This firm exhibits wool-presses, wire strainers, corn crushers, mower knife grinders, Quibell’s sheep dip and Rod* ‘' maids Pargsitoscide (sheep and Hick’s lamb-taiier. Owing to the decision of the southern machinery “ firms to exhibit only at the largest centres the firm has nothing like so large an exhibit as in previous years. a. JOHN CHAMBERS AND SON, LTD. This firm 'have a good display of Mof\y fatt-Virtue sheep-shearing machines. Three stands are erected ana a feature d of the machines is the adjustable overhead gear which is automatically, oilf* ed. The machines are driven by a 2| ie h.p. Tangyo benzine engine, with mag- , neto ignition. A 6ft Samson-Stover 1 windwill is also erected which lias the , advantagje of being doubled-geared, and is claimed to be the only mill of this description, on the market. A Tangye 4in x 6in duplex pump and a vertical o Gould belt-driven pump attracted con- • siderable attention. In conjunction with J. B. McEwan, Ltd., the firm dislV play an‘attractive exhibit of dairying machinery, including Baltic separators. ” A compact little plant, consisting of a boiler and turbine, was an interesting feature. A 30-gallon New Century steamer, for cleaning dairying utensils and holing food for /stock', was a macliL, ine that would be of great assistance to dairy-farmers, as milk cans and js buckets can be rapidly and thoroughly cleansed by the “steamer.” Mr. It'. ■s Harris, McEwan’s dairy machine exie pert, will give a demonstration of milk testing with tlie Babcock tester at 3 ;s o’clock this i afternoon. : Mr. H. S. Burleigh, the local manager for Messrs John Chambers and’ Son,, was in attendance throughout the day, and was kept busy explaining the various caiiad bilities‘of the.machines to farmers. : MESSRS NIVEN AND CO.'. Messrs J. J. Niven and Co. have a good display of lpacliiiiery and engineers’ requisites. Three National enL gines are shown working, Mr. A. Wil-. ilianison being in charge. One is a 6 h.-p. kerosene engine, the second a 3 li/p. petrol, and the third 5-J h.-p. benizine, mounted on a trolley. The firm I, .also exhibii single , and two-horse road i- scoops. A fine collection .of Orange tan leather belting was displayed on a id stand, the virtue of this belting being ’that it is not affected by climatic v :J .. '; . -.: ■ > i ' ;• ,- ; V ,i; ;

■changes. Lubricating oils for gas and oil engines are shown in variety, and an interesting display of Nelson’s patent steel fencing is made by Mr. Nicholson, the -firm’s expert'fencer. ■ ANDERSONS, LIMITED. Mr. D. Peach, the local agent, and Mr. H. E. Kennett, the firm's expert, were in attendance at this firm’s stand. A fine collection of engines is made, including 3 and 6 li.-p. vertical dairy engines, driven by a 4 h.-p. boiler, which ran very smoothly and almost without sound. Several other varieties of portable and stationary engines arc shown, as well as a 5 li.-p. Anderson oil engine and winch combined, capable of 'lifting almost any weight. Two stands of Burgon and Bali sheep-shearing machines are erected, but owing to the rain no shearing was done. This interesting display had a sinall crowd viewing it almost continuously yesterday. J. 8.. LEYDON. As usual, this ’well-known coach and carriage buildei* has a first-class display of vehicles,* 'which are alike a credit to the maker and th© district. Every vehicle is of good design, and while style and finish have been given every attention, care has been taken tx3 ensure easy running and lasting qualities. Tlie . bodies are . soundly , constructed, while the ironwork has 'been foiged so that lightness and strength have been combined in a workmanlike manner, steel being largely used to effect this important purpose. The painting and trimming have been excellently done, and it would he difficult to find better samples of the coachbuilder’s art anywhere. Among the vehicles on 'exhibition are a lady’s phaeton, a jump-seat convertible four-wheel buggy,' a stylish single buggy; single tray buggy, improved Bradley gig, long-sliatt Cupid gig, two Cupid gigs,‘and a &i>indle seat sulky. W. J. BUTTIMORE. Mr. Buttimore has a fine stock of saddlery and harness on exhibition. The locally-manufactured harness is distinguished for- its finish and soundness. Amongst other lines displayed are a heavy-set of Scotch cart harness (mounted with nickel silver), several teams and spring-cart sets, buggy and gig harness, saddles of all shapes and size, Queensland pack saddles, riding bridles, and a well-selected assortment of fancy goods of every description. TI. ANDERSON AND SON. This well-known cycling firm had a very fine display of bicycles and guns in the produce shed. The newest patterns in ladies’ and men’s bicycles were shown including Centaurs. RudgeWhitworths, 8.5. A., and other wellknown machines. A fine array of guns and pea-rifles r\vas also exhibited, and the exhibit was completed by a collection of bicycle accessories tastefully set out. A. W. J. MANN. A most interesting exhibit of kodaks and photographic appliances is displayed by Mr. Mann, with a fine collection of artistic photographs. Stereoscopic and panoramic models are included amongst the latest styles of Kodaks exhibited. A notice contains the information that Mr. Mann supplies a dark room for the convenience of amateurs who wish to change their plates. Daylight developing machines are also shown. Mr. H. Armstrong is in charge of this interesting display. MESSRS OHRISP AND SON. This well-known firm have on view a fine collection of musical instruments. Edison phonographs and, records are also displayed. Prominent among the firm’s exhibit are a number of Singer sewing machines, for which they are local agents. Beautiful examples of the wonderfully fine work in embroid- . ery, Tace, and" drawu-thread of which the machine is capable are demonstrated. One million of thes*e machines are now- sold annually. OKITU BUTTER AND BACON FACTORIES. Mr. P. A. Armstrong, the factory manager, has reared a most attractive exhibit in the produce shed of the manufactures of the factories. The wall is covered with a most tempting display of bacon, rolls, and hams; while "lard and Strasburg sausage are also shown. Some fine samples or cheese manufactured at the Te Aral factory last summer, look very palatable. A good'display is made of butter, for which the Okitu factory is now famous throughout the North Islanu, having * within the past five yeais gained ten first and nine second prizes at such an important show as that of Palmerston North. PRIMROSE AND LESLIE BROS. This old-stablished saddlery firm have a fine exhibit of English and colonial saddlery and harness.. The firm carry a large and excellently assorted stock, and have a. good display on the ..grounds, LEVIN AND CO., LTD. This firm have' an exhibit of the Wolseley sheep-shearing machines. A novelty this year is a newly-patented overhead gear for driving the machines, which has been designed by Mr. A. G. Hutchinson, Messrs Levin and Co. s shearing machine expert. The improvement makes for minimum of power, simplicity of gear, absence of noise, few wearing parts, and ease of erection in low* and frail sheds. JOHN H. ORMOND. . This firm has again a fine display of vehicles, which reflect credit on the ; tradesmen employed on the stair. Single-seated tray buggies, station buggies, light express buggies, and Bradley gigs are displayed, of good design and. excellent workmanship. Carts of heavier build are also shown, including a cranked axle cart, a lorry, and a cov-ered-in van. , . , ! MESSRS DUNBAR AND ASTON have an attractive exhibit of saddlery and harness, including a handsome set of gig harness. A general assortment of' whips, spurs, brushes, and general requisites go to make up a creditable display. 1 '- ■ ’ • MR, C. E. CHRISTOPULO, of the Dominion Lolly "Works, has a tempting display of high-class sweets and confectionery on the ground, and judging by the brisk trade his stall did yesterday, there was little doubt about the excellence of. his manufactures.

DONALD AND SONS

This well-known Master ton firm, in. conjunction• with Williams and Kettle, Ltd., show their famous wool-presses, wire strainers', lifting jacks, ana Cooper's wide-cut machine shears. Mr. V. Donald is in attendance.

THE SIDEaSHOWS.

The sideshows, as usual, are .one of the chief sources of attraction, and this year a strong combination of entertainments is presented. A varied exhibit is that m Fox’s Travelling Zoo, wherein the smallest horse in the world, T-om Thumb, is on view. This little fellow is only 20 inches high, and, strange to say his parents were, normal draught dorses. There is a sheep with six feet, a three legged dingo, and a family of pretty little lemurs. In addition to the live animals, there is a stuffed python, 27 feet in length, a big Queensland alligator, a freak calf with 8 legs, 3 bodies, 3 eyes, and 2 heads; and, a good specimen of a young orang-outang. There, are some fine photos of the Burns-Johnson fight also, on view. ;/ ■ In an adjacent tent, Cleopaiisi, tie snake charmer, and >■ Bonita a crack rifle shot give an interesting perform,ance. • The former toys with half a score of fair sized diamond and carpet snakes, and a couple of young alligators, and Bonita shoots with unerring .accuracy in (all , possible positions, ■knocking, off three small discs from a man’s head in the course of her exhibition. ; .-. . The Australian Zoo contains only living exhibits, chief among which is a pretty little Cornish nony standing a little over 2 feet high. It is a beautifully formed animal, and symetncally built. There is a cassowary, and a pelican, a stork, and a few curlews, while a singularly ugly lizard,' some wallabies, monkeys, and other animals complete the collection.’ _ , O’Neill’s buckjumpers have a piten, and their show, as usual, is much appreciated. Harry Pearce and Harry Sandow, two wrestling notabilities, challenge all-comers, and give the sporting members of-the crowd good, fun for their money, some excellent bouts being witnessed yesterday. Buster Brown, champion middle-weight wrestler, also ha.s a tent on the ground. There are the usual games ot skill, where one can risk sixpence to win several shillings, and the good old Aunt Sally is included in the side-shows.

NOTES

If it had not been for stringent regulations regarding the 1 importation ot dangerous reptiles, a. live python, nine yards long, would have been on view at the Show. As it is, the poor snake had to be killed and stuffed before the Customs would let it land. Asked his opinion as to the standard of the jumping, after the maiden jumping competition, the judge considered rfc good, and d6clarcd tho rideis to be venturesome in the extreme. ’ A venturesome lad came a bad. spill at the Show yesterday. He had been placed in the jumping competition for ponies, and later in the afternoon attempted to jump a strained wire fence. The feet of the horse got badly caught in the wires, and the boy was sent headlong the ground, the horse falling on top of him. Willing hands went to the assistance of the boy, who was lying stunned on the turf, and after minutes he regained consciousness, and was able to walk awJy, suffering only from a severe shaking. “Good jumping! Yes. and one girl was the best horseman of the lot,” said the judge, Mr. A. Reid, commenting on the leaping match for ponies. “Romneys for wool, mutton and lamb, anu Southdowns for lambs —those are the sheep for your district,” exclaimed Mr. Allen, judge of Romneys at the Show yesterday.