THE A. & P. SHOW.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2644, 28 October 1909, Page 5

THE A. & P. SHOW.

THE PEOPLE’S DAY.

superb weather and successful exhibitions

BRIGHT SUNSHINE BRINGS SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF VISITORS TO SECOND DAY OF SHOW.

If the clerk of’ the weather was responsible for some depressing effects on the first day of the- •Show, he certainly made amends on the second, when the atmospheric conditions were simply ideal. The sky was bright and clear, and the few clouds in evidence were just sufficient to temper the Jieat of the sun. The showers which had fallen earlier in the week and given rise to such dismal forebodings, proved to have been blessings in' disguise, for as a result the grounds were in perfect condition. The pastures in the paddocks and the turf of the lawns were refreshingly green, and even in the most congested thoroughfares the big crowd failed to raise the dust clouds which usually constitute a serious drawback to the enjoyment of Show visitors.

shops for an hour, or so, looked cheerful, for they knew that before lunchtime they also would be free to join in the big day of the year. One would have scarcely recognised the show after the previous day by the time the morning train had dropped a packed consignment of country visitors at the racecourse, and in the afternoon the place was gay with life arid color. The lawn and grandstand presented an appearance they only wear on such an occasion as People’s Day at the Show. No mere race meeting could draw such a crowd. Yet the ordinary sights of the show wore by •no means the only attraction. Some quite smart frockings were to be seen, and it is doubtful if any of the regular exhibits created such interest among the feminine section of the crowd as a new-fashioned costume worn by one of their .number. It was an exquisite creation in pale blue silk, of a semiEmpire design, and the whole was surmounted by a dainty Kate Greenaway bonnet, lined -with white. People went, to the Show almost as much to see each other as to view the exhibits. Squatters from far-away districts, and wayback “cockies” and their wives .and daughters met for the first time for a year, and ere the day was over cheerfully said good-bye for another twelve months, when the same old faces will turn up again at the annual fete.

Under these circumstances it is not surprising‘ that a very large attendance was recorded, and when the official figures become known it will probably be found that more people j>assed through the gates yesterday than have ever been present before. As predicted, there was • no lack of entertainment for those who visited the grounds. Besides the stpek of various kinds, there were most interesting riding, driving, and jumping competitions, the side shows were complete, and prepared for all possible business, whilst every trade exhibit was set out at its best to attract the favorable attention of the mighty public. Nothing succeeds like success, and under the genial influence of the bright sunshine, and from the added infection produced by the contiguity of vast crowds, everyone was in the best of humor, and tho spirits of the most stolid literally effervesced as they hustled and bustled with the other units of the surging throng. What did it matter if tho exhibits were not so numerous as on some other occasion; there was still plenty to see and surely a study of the human exhibits who had come to seo and be seen was ample occupation for anyone. We are told that “the proper study of mankind is man,” and that being the case, surely no expenditure can provido a more profitable return than that incurred for the purpose of gazing upon the motley conglomeration which comprises the attendance at an Agricultural and Pastoral Show. Tho most attractive feature of the Show proper was the grand parade, and this was fittingly reserved for the second day. No finer sight could have been imagined than the long procession of high-quality stock which passed around the grandstand shortly after lunch time. The animals seemed to revel in the glory of the sunshine, which induced an additional glosjs to their satiny skins, and they fairly pranced along before the eyes of the admiring crowds. From the grandstand tlio panorama at this moment was a striking and beautiful one. The background of the main picture, sup-plied by the trees that skirt the Park, and still further in the'’clistance by tho encircling hills standing up against the bluest of blue skies, was indescribably beautiful.

And the side-shows did a roan>g trade, a large section of the crowd thoroughly enjoying the fun o’ the fair. Bitter waxed the rivalry between three adjacent shows, and scathing was the repartee that delighted the amused spectators. “Come and see the snake charmer. — the fearless child of the plains!” yelled he of the Buffalo Bill aspect. J'Our snakes are alive—not dead.” This was a sore point with the proprietor of the stuffed python .next door, and ''some snakes are that harmless they don’t need stuffing,” lie retorted. “Ours,” he continued, “is absolutely the smallest pony on the ground. I will give £SOO to any man proving otherwise.” This was a signal for the third showman, who owned a rival pony, to chip in. “£500!” he sneered. “There ain’t a showman on the ground has £SOO. Five hundred pence he means.” “We ain’t no blooming Carnegies,” lie rattled on, “but I’ll give £25 to anyone who can find anything dead in my show. Gome and see the live zoo! ’ ’

He was a plausible fellow this, and his eye twinkled as he saw a group of children loitering round his tent. “Now you boys, walk up and see tho wild Australian birds and from where no: man ever set foot. Tou’ve read about them in your books, come and see them alive, they’re an education.”

His voice sank to a confidential tone as he tried another inducement. “Yesterday, hoys, I was a-talking to your schoolmaster, and 5 e said to me, ’e said, ‘now, don’t charge the lads too much, because they haven’t much money, and it’s all in tho way of educating young New Zealand.’ ‘Right you are, sir!’ says I, ‘I won’t.’ So the charge to-day is school children Gd and adults Is. Nothing stuffed in here!” he yelled in a final jeer at his rival.

As usual, the jumping competitions provided ample amusement, and ' the fortunes of the various entrants were followed with the keenest interest by the onlookers. The sideshows were all in full swing, and reaped a rich harvest from the joyous throngs that laughed their way along from one part of the ground to another. There was one drawback, however, to complete success, and this had reference to refreshments. Sight-seeing at shows has a remarkably stimulating effect upon the appetite, and country people who have risen early and travelled long distances are naturally well equipped for the dinner table, but yesterday theirgwants were unfortunately not given due considenition. The catering failed to meet the requirements of the crowd, and the result was very considerable dissatisfaction. One man, who had come with bis wife and four children to the Show, declaimed bitterly on thd subject as he sat at tablo under the grandstand. Said he: “1 have had to pay £1 to get something to eat, and here I am still waiting. I did not intend to come within the •grandstand area at all, as I didn’t think I could afford it, but after waiting over lialf-an-hour outside and being unable to get anything. I came inside, and this cost me ten shillings, and now it’s costing me another ten shillings for a lunch.” As he said this, tired of waiting, lie jumped up and sallied forth into the kitchen m order to find what might be obtained by a personal visit to the seat of the commissariat supply. In this he was simply copying the example already executed by many others, who had failed to get attention at the tables. After the first quarter of an hour the catering arrangements in the grandstand lunch room appeared to break down, and thenceforward chaos seemed to reign. The matter is one that needs the careful attention of the Society. The matter of the exhibits of stock are fully dealt with elsewhere, but it may he emphasised, as has frequently been pointed out in these columns, that the people of Poverty Bay by no means make the most of the natural resources of the district, and the fact was commented upon by visiting judges. JNot only that, but the shows do. not accurately represent the best that the district can produce even in the present stage of its development.. It is regrettable to have to admit that some of our best breeders of stock did not on the present occasion support the great fixture of the year in the manner they might have done. As on the first day, the (general arrangements for the Show were excejlont° and the various features went olt with a commendable swing. y THE FUN O’ THE FAIR. IMPRESSIONS OF PEOPLE’S DAY. Pebple’s Day at the Shaw! And what a day! A bright blue sxey, with just sufficient draping of fleecy clouds to break: the monotony, a genial sun, and a cool breeze from the sea that prevented the heat becoming unpleasant. Nature had repented of her surliness of Tuesday, and smiled 'kindly on Gisborne’s crowd of holiday niakors. The town seemed busy as a- lnve bv the time breakfast had been cleared away. “Any more for the Show 1 Another couple and we start .right away!” yelled the Jehus who were .plyin cr up .and down Gladstone Road by the dozen. And brake and landau', buggy and bicycle, horse and motor car, rattled along to the Park, like old maids to a bargain sale. And even those who stayed in town to mind the

Brawny wrestlers shouted Lrazenlunged challenges, hoarse-voiced men tempted the unwary to try sundry dubious games of skill, and all the time the- ever-changing crowd wore its best holiday smile. The festival gaiety affected everything, and even the'fat cattle assumed an expression of bovine satisfaction' worthy of the historic cow that jumped over the moon. But there was one class that seemed away from the fun altogether, and that was the dogs. Over half the people never knew there was a dog exhibit at all, for the animals were picketed like horses in a remote corner behind the grandstand, with nothing to indicate in which direction this section of tlie show lay. However, the dogs didn’t amount to much anyway. But the best days end, ami as the afternoon wore on the crowd started returning to town. By five o’clock the ground was almost empty; and even the rival showmen were packing up their traps and their grievances. Still the cloud of dust that the vehicles raised along the road home hung in the air at sunset, as a memento of Hie most successful day the Park showground has probably ever seen. HORSES. DRAUGHT. Judging in the draught classes commenced shortly after 9 and was expeditiously carried out in No. 3 ring. In point of numbers there was a slight decrease as compared with last year, hut the quality was more than well maintained in most of the classes, some splendid animals being shown. > In the yearling colt class Mr. J. Brunton’s well grown Ben Royal colt, Prince Royal, scored from Mr. C. Matthews’ colt bv the same sire out of tlie champion marc Honest Ivatc. The was a likelv looking animal. Yearling fillies or geldings brought out two entries, and here again Mr. Brunton s Ben Royal fill?? Tan was placed first. Tlie same owner's bay colt, a fine sturdy horse, was successful in the two-year-old colt class, and Mr. Brunton continued his triumphs by annexing the red ticket in the two and fourhorse teams classes, while his nice Prince Arthur mare Jean* was placed first in the class for the best dry mare. In the class for the best gelding-4years or over, Mr. Brunton shoived a fine strong gelding, Punch, by Cornet, but had to acknowledge defeat by Mr. H. G. Tucker’s bay gelding Diamond, a well-ribbed powerful horse, which was second in the class last year. Both two and four-liorse teams furnished good examples of the useful class of draught in the district. In the open class for mares, Mr. C. Matthews well-known mare Honest Kate placed first from Mr. H. "W. S. Sleddon’s bay mare Beryl .by British Lion. The winner is a finely shaped roomy mare, perhaps a little deficient in bone and hair, hut showing plenty of quality and splendid temper. She is a Burnside. The same two animals were placed in similar positions in the class for mares in foal to the Royal Charlie horse King Edward, and there was very general applause from ringsiders when Honest? Kate was invested with the championship ribbon. Mr. E. Ivnight’s brown filly Bonny, by Ben Royal, was first in the yearling filly class cut of a field of three, and with a fine upstanding filly Mr. Ewan Jef-

ferson carried off the honors in the two-year-old class. Mr. H. G. Tucker’s Loch Lomond gelding was unopposed in tho yearling gelding class. Great interest was taken in the entires,. some splendid animals being brought into the ring. After the five competitors had been moved round, three were sorted out by the judge, and . lie finally gave his verdict in favor of Mr. W. H. Pardoe’s brown King Edward, a truly magnificent horse. The winner is by Royal Charlie out of Light Blue. He is dark brown in color, standing well on good legs and showing plenty of flat bone and hair of the right quality. The decision was a popular one, the horse ; having/Jpron many ringside admirers by his fine appearance. Mr. McCullough's Young Garnet tvas on this occasion placed second, and thus the plaeings of last year’s Show were reversed. HACK AND HARNESS. AVeight-Carriers, 14 to 15 hands, was the first hack class to come under the judge’s eye. Only five horse 3 came into the ring, including last year’s winner, Mr. Jj. H. Coop’s Doilie. This year she had to bo content with second honors, pride of place being given to Mr. K. S. Williams’ smart chestnut gelding Ned, which was first in tho polo pony class on the opening day. In the 15 stone and upward class, Mr AY. Coop’s upstanding brown horse Huanui v/as awarded first honors, with Mr. F. B. Bousfield’s Spyshot second in a field of five. The Canterbury-bred horse A T ictor, owned by M.r L. 11. Coop, and the winner of prizes on the first day, was an easy first in a field of twelve for hacks up to 13 stone. The geiding was seen to great advantage in his different paces, and was quite the best of a fairly good lot of horses. Great interest is always taken in the classes for the best lady rider, both astride and side saddle styles. Both horse, and rider are under show, and each is on best behaviour. In the former class Miss R. ixeynolds, on Mr. K. S. Williams’ Ned, was first* Miss Donner on Dick second, and Miss Sberratt on Kahakaha third. All the ladies rode in extremely good style, and tho judge had a difficult task in placing them. Seven ladies in the side saddle class faced the judge, and the final award of the judge placed Air. F. 11. Barker’s Majestic first. Several of the best horses in tho Show lined up to contest the coveted championship honors, but after a comparatively short examination Majestic Mr F. B. Barker’s fine Crackshot gelding, was invested with the white and gold ribbon. It was thought by many good judges that Air. Coop’s horses would have caused, at least, keener competition for the honor, but their free and lively style evidently did not please the judge as well as did that of the more sedate Majestic. The latter is a noted prize-winner, but was defeated last year by Mr. H. White’s roan gelding Peter. The harness horses judged brought out some nice stylish animals, but, as on the first day, there were a good many that were quickly relegated into at least temporary obscurity. In the single harness class, 14 hands and under 14.3, there were six competitors. Dr. Reeve scored a first with his Honduras gelding Paddy, a shapely clean-limbed animal, after close competition with Air. C. Sherriff’s Smuggle, another nice pony, but hardly so good as the winner. Harness ponies, 14 hands and under, brought out a field of six. There were some exceedingly nice ponies, but that great prize-winner Cockie, owned by Air. C. Sherriff, again proved '''unbeatable on the day, and scored from two handsome ponies in Buster Brown and Taffy. Cockie was also successful in the class for pony under 14.2, driven by a lady, but he was hard pressed to retain his unbroken record by , Dr. Reeve’s Paddy, the winner in the previous class. Five light spring cart horses were shown, the lot comprising some nicelooking and serviceable animals. Mr. Guy Porter’s grey mare Judy took first prize, being evidently in her right class, after being shown in three other events. Air. D. J. Barry’s well-known horses Rocket and Sailor annexed the blue and yellow tickets respectively. Some nice heavy spring cart horses were shown. Air. Ben. Hird’s Ben, a nice tempered, sound, and well-bred horse, was awarded first honors, with the Slieepfarmers’ Frozen Aleat Co.’s Doll second, and Air. W. D. Burnand’s Rowdy third. The judge commented favorably upon the latter horse, but considered a slight unsoundness >in front sufficient to debar him from being higher on the list of prize-win-ners. * The award in the class for the carrier’s turn-out was exactly the same as in the previous class. Some nice horses and carts were seen out in the tradesmen’s class, and it was rather hard to separate some of them. First prize was finally awarded to Air. Jas. Erskine’s mare Dolly, with Air. D. J. Barry’s Rocket second, and Air. T. Howartli’s bay gelding third. Aiessrs Alachell and Russell’s turn-out was highly commended. COAIPETITIONS. Judging was competed before noon, and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in the various competitions. After the grand parade, the first event was the leaping match for ladies. Nine horses competed, the jumping on the whole being good, while many of tho fforts were decidedly clever. After interesting competition, Air. AV. L. Rutledge’s bay mare Alotukehu, ridden by Aliss R. Reynolds, was placed first, place', being ridden by Aliss Kate Sherratt, and Aliss Maultsaid, oil Freehold, was awarded third place. The steeplechase style jumping came next, and Air. G. Coop on Dreadnought scored a popular win from N. Newman on Rasper and S. Newman on Doctor, the latter two horses "being owned by Air. and Airs. F. Pattullo. All three jumped cleverly, Dreadnought’s pace gaining him points, in addition to tho fact thak he did not rap the jumps. It is not improbable that this event may be abolished from the programme of future Shows, and an extra class for hunters be substituted, divining the latter' into two classes, light and heavy weights. The wire jumping attracted the large entry of 18 horses, many of whom, jumped well and cleanly. But the number also included some horses unfitted for the class and clearly not wirejumpers. Tho competition was slightly marred by an accident to Air. James Jobsoii. He was riding Air. S. Williamson’s Saladin, and at the. second fence liis mount struck heavily and came down, lvolling over together tho horse’s hoof struck Air. Jobson on the, head, inflicting a nasty cut and slightly stunning liim. He was attended to by Dr. Chas. F. Scott, and quickly recovered. The event was finally won by Airs. F. Pattullo’s bay gelding Doctor, with L. Newman’s Biddy and _ R. Sheratt’s Ivotiti second and third. . The high jump is always a popular event, but the jumping was hardly up to the usual standard. Irom a field of five, Air. Dunlop’s Eva and Air. L. Newman’s Biddv were quickly sorted out, and after the pair, had been sent

.< over a few -Clmes the former, clearing . - , oft, was declared the winner, thus re- • - ■ peatiug her success in the same event last year. Mr. C. A. Sherriff won tli© driving t competition, in which Mr. M, Walsh y was placed second, and in the' harness trot Mr. J. S. Cooper’s bay mare Vain Annie won from Mr. F. Sherriff’s_bay gelding Piritaha, with Mr. E. Luttrell’s Scrubber third. CATTLE. Th cattle classes were not at all creditable to the district, and the poor representation proved that the farmers of Poverty Bay do not take that patriotic interest in combining to show what th of district is capable of producing in the way of cattle that they , should do. Visitors to the Show naturally take the exhibition there as a true index of what the district’s potentialities for raising stock are, and there is no one to blame but ourselves if those who attended the Show yesterday -went away with a poor impression of 'Poverty Bay’s capability to raise cattle. Maybe the very fertility of the soil and our splendid climate have made it unnecessary to push the district as ether less favored centres have been compelled to do, but it should be remembered that there Is a grave danger of the Poverty Bay flats losing the famous reputation they have long enjoyed if snch indifferent displays as that of yesterday are continued at 01U' annual shows. It is to he hoped f<)r the credit of the district that breeders will combine ill the future to demonstrate ivtiat Poverty Bay is capable of showing in the way of producing cattle that can compare more than favorably with stoc-k raised in any other part of the Dominion. „ . In shorthorns, Mr G. Witters red bull Admiral Sperry carried off the champion honors, and was awarded three first prizes, being placed first for best bull of 4 years and upwards, best bull of any age (locally bred), and champion bull any age. For best heifer, calved since 30th June, 1908, Mr G. Witters was the only exhibitor, and secured the award, though the animal was not in good appearance for the Show ring. "Is this all that the famous Poverty flats can bring forward for this class?” remarked the judge, Mr R. Reynolds, of Cambridge, as the solitary entry entered the ring. There was a fair entry in the Ayrshire classes, and some promising animals were shown, Messrs A. McCreedy, D. P. Cameron, A. Lange, and H. Binnie being the principal exhibitors. The majority of the animals shown were a trifle on the small side. In the Jersey classes the majority of the exhibits were quite unsuited for dairying purposes, though there were several notable exceptions. The judge had great difficulty in making a decision in Class 92, best bull, 3 years old and upwards, the contest lying between Mr W. Peryer’s Sun God and Mr A. Forde Matthew’s Gondolier. The verdict eventually went to the former, though the judge remarked there was little to choose between the two. Mr. McCreedy earned off the award for best cow of 3 years and upwards, and thoroughly deserved the honor. There was only one entry in the Polled Angus classes, and none for Herefords. , ~ , Three Norfolk and Suffolk red polled cattle were exhibited by Mr H. Stra- ' chan, of Waimata, two of which were imported from England about two years ago and the third bred by the exhibitor frojp the imported cow and bull. Messrs Holden Bros, were the principal /exhibitors in the fat classes, the “• other competitors being Mr. E. Murphy and Messrs. Barker Bros. The display of fat cattle was very creditable, and much before that in the other classes. SHEEP. Judging in the remaining classes of sheep, crossbreds and fats, was continued yesterday morning by Mr. W. Richmond. The judging was quickly carried through, and was completed well before lunch. The exhibits were hardly so good as in previous years. There was not a groat deal of com-, petition in the cross-bred classes, and m some instances the exhibits were not by anv means up to show standard, as apparently little care had been taken by breeders in selecting the pons. In ewe hoggets intended for Breeding, there were four entries, and Messrs Holden Bros.’ exhibit was awarded the first prize, with Mr. R. C. Miller second, and Mr. J. C. Field third. Mr. Charles Gray was awarded both first and second prizes in the wether hogget class, an exhibit of Mr. Max Jackson’s being highly commended. In * longwool ewe hoggets, Mr. Gray was again successful, and in shortwool owe hoggets Messrs Holden Bros, gained first and second prizes. As was the case last year, Messrs Barker Bros, and Holden Bros, were the principal exhibitors in fat sheep, the only other breeder to/show being Air. IG. W. (Humphreys. The two ‘ former exhibitors divided the prizes amongst them, Avith the exception of the second prize in the class for fat wethers in the wool, 18 to 30 lhontns, which was secured by Mr. Humphreys. Messrs Holden Bros.’ sheep were, with • the exception' of the class for freezing ewes, of the Lincoln-Romney cross, a type rapidly coming into great favor. • Some of the pens were distinctly good, hut here again in many cases rather faultv selection was in evidence, while in the Southdown classes the classing of the -exhibits was not good, and militated, considerably against the display for show purposes. Very indifferent support was accorded the farmers’ section, the only exhibit out of four classes being the sheep •shown by F. Head, a nice pen of five prime ewes. ' Mr. Wm. Jobson again carried off principal, honors in the fat lamb section, the - only class in which he was not successful being that for lorngwdol k lambs, which was won by Mr. A. Tuohy’s exhibit. Mr. Jobson’s exhibits are all of the rapidly-maturing Southdown cross, and were in excellent condition. The children’s pet lamb class showed a marked, increase in the number of ■entries, and the exhibit of Miss Marion Greaves was placed first by the judge.. PIGS. Though not a large one, the exliib'it of pigs Was a distinctly good one. The competition was keen in the class for best boar and sow calculated by the judge to produce the best class of bacon "pigs. Four splendid couples were enxered and the award went to Mr. J. Sutherland’s Yorkshire boar, “Walton Hero,” and Berkshire sow. T.-ic award for best Berkshire sow went to a vVery fine animal exhibited by Mr. J, J. Muir. Best sow, any breed, -.with litter of not less than eight at foot, caused considerable interest, and was ■carried off. by Mr. H. Moore’s Casino and her litter. A noticeable feature this year was the exhibition of two black Devon sows, 5 months old, which were shown bv Mr. Sutherland. The introduction of this breed should improve local stock. Very great interest was manifested in the pig pens, and the crowd was to great that the officials could scarcely obtain room whne judging was being done.

DOGS. There was only a small entry, of dogs, and these were consigned to an out of the way corner of the .ground behind the grand stand, which did not tend to popularise the Show. The accommodation, too, was very -primitive, the animals being tied "'to stages m the open. With the exception of the sheep do< r s,- greyhounds, and setters, the quality was indifferent. There were few varieties shown, and the best fancy terrier was a toy Yorkshire, which, however, had a poor coat. The best fancy dog was Mrs Toiiilinson’s staghound, which Was an excellent type of its kind. In the greyhound class Mr. P. Maher’s splendid dog Inspan was successful in winning the premier award for the third year in succession. POULTRY. Poultry was such an insignificant feature of the Show that it might almost as well have been left out altogether, but for the much-needed encouragement its inclusion gives to local fanciers. The entries were very few, and several classes were altogether unrepresented. The quality of the birds, too, was very poor on tlie whole, and the judge remarked that it was one of the worst poultry shows he had 1 ever seen. . - " PRODUCE. The produce department of an Agricultural Show always attracts a great amount of attention, and long before the barriers guarding the exhibits were up yesterday, a crowd, of eager spectators had gathered to view the display. Numerically this department was not the success it might have been in such a district as this, but what was shown was of the very best quality. Only one prize was -awarded in the bottled fruit class, but so good wore the other two exhibits in the class that fche judge decided to highly commend xhem both. It was a pity that a greater number had not entered, as the varieties shown gave an indication or what perfection can be attained in this direction. New potatoes were entered m larger numbers, and were highly praised. This exhibit presented a pleasing feature, the varieties shown making a fine appearance. Another exhibit that should be encouraged was that of the Okitu Butter, Bacon and Cheese Factory in the class for the best side- of bacon and ham. In addition to this entry, the factroy also displayed a large number of other goods. These looked equal to any made in other centres, and doubtless helped materially to advertise the goods which th© factory is producing. Tlie Okitu factory Exhibited in 1907, but last year had no entry in the class in which they won this yearn and it was pleasing to see t-heni again to the fore. Tlie oranges and lemons shown were fine fruit, and in good numbers. Tlie oranges were different in a. great measure from the Island fruit. Though enveloped in a thick peel, the fruit was of the) sweetest. The class for home-made bread and scones brought the results of the work of numerous- housewives forward, and the loaves and scones appeared exceedingly good. These classes were so well filled that one would think that the Association would be justified in instituting a class for tarts, cakes, lollies, and kindred products. Samples of honey in the comb presented an enticing abearance, the honev being very clean and the combs well filled. A disappointing feature in this department of the Show was the collapse of the vegetable class. Two substantial prizes’ had been set aside for an exhibit of vegetables, and, although one entry had been received, there were no exhibits. It is strange that this class should lack support. Last year there was one exhibit, but now the display of vegetables has got as low as it is possible to go, and it is hoped that next year a revival will be made. A word of nraise is due to Mr. Geo. Stevenson, who sent in an excellent displa- of roses,which graced the tables on which the produce was set out. This year no Native Exhibits were displayed, and their absence was greatly regretted. PRIZE LIST, HORSES. DRAUGHTS. (Judge: Mr. A. Miller.) Best Yearling Colt. —Jas. Brunton’s Prince Royal 1, C. Matthew’s Patutahi’s Fashion’s Pride 2. Two entries. Best Yearling Filly, or Gelding.—J. Brunton 1, H. G. Tucker 2. Two entries. Best 2-vear-old Colt.—J. Brunton’s Bonnie prince Charlie 1, J. Hill’s Prince 2. Two entries. Best 2-year-old Gelding.—J. Hamon’s Stokes 1. The only entry. Best 2-year-old Filly—-E. Knight’s Bonny 1, E. Jefferson’s Maid of Honor 2. Three entries. Best 3-year-old Gelding.—H. G. Tucker 1, A. J. Cameron 2. Two entries. Best 3-year-old Filly.—E. Jeffer,ion’s Lady Marshall 1, A. Douglas’ Afton Kate 2. Five entries. Best Breeding Mare.—Chas. Matthews’ Honest Kate 1, H. AV. Sleddon’s Beryl 2. Four entries. Breeding Mares in Foal to King Edward. —C. Matthews’ Honest Kate I, H. W. iSledclon’s Beryl 2. Three entries. Best Dry Mare.—J. Brunton’s Jean I, J. Brunton’s Mag 2. Nine entries. Best Two-Horse Teams, —J. Brunton’s Jean and Mag 1, E. Jefferson’s Lady Marshall and Gyp 2. Six entries. Best Four-ITorse Teams. —J. Brimton 1, Geo. Witters 2. . The only entries. Best Gelding, 4 years and over.—H. (I. Tucker’s. Diamond 1, J. Brunton’s Punch 2. Two entries. Best Entire, any ,age.—AV>. 11. Pardoe’s hr h King Edward Ist and‘Cham-'■ I non, AV. McCullough’s b h Young Garnet 2. Five entries. Champion Mare.—C. Matthew’s bm Honest Kate. HACK AND HARNESS. (Judges Messrs A. Reid and J. ■" a Vaughan.) Best • Weight-Carrying Hack up to' 13 stone and upwards.—W. Coop’s Haunui 1, F B. Bousfteld’s Spyshot 2, Geo. Witter’s Rimu 3. Five entries. Middle Weight Hacks, up to I3st. — L. H. Coop’s: Victor 1. A. S. AVaclismann’s Terence 2, Sisterson and McRae’s Nancy 3, Mrs K. S. Williams’ KahakahsT h.c. Twelve entries. Best Weight Carrying Hack u<: to 14st, 14 to 15 hands—K. S. Williams Ned .1, L. H. Coop’s Dolly 2, .J. F. Hooper’s bay mare 3. Five entries,. Best Lady’s Hack (side saddle). — Mrs F. B. Barker’s Majestic 1, R. J. Reynolds’ Longsword 2, Mrs K. S. Williams’ -Kahakaba 3. L. H. Coop’s Victor h.c. . Seven entries. Best Lady Rider (astride).—Mr K. S. Williams’ Ned (Miss Reynolds) 1, L. -H. Coop’s Dick (Miss Donner) 2, Mrs K.

S. Williams’ Kahakaba (Miss Shorratt) 3. Five entries. Champion. Hack.—Mrs F. B. Barker’s Majestic. Single Harness Horses, 14 hands and under 14.3; —Dr Reeve’s Paddy 1, C. A. Sherriff’s Smuggler 2, E. Jefferson’s ■ Tlie Monk 3. Six entries. Single Harness Pony, 14 hands or under. —C. .Sherriff’s Cockie 1, Mrs. A. J. ■Cameron’s Buster Brown 2, D. J. Barry’s Taffy 3, Mrs Erskine’s Tin h.c. Six entries. . Pony 14.2 and. under, driven by Lady—C. A- Sherriff’s Cockie j., Dr. Reeve’s Paddy 2, Mrs A. J. Camoron’s Buster Brown 3, D. J. Barry.s Taffy h.c. Eight entries. Light Spring Cart Horse.—Guy Porter’s Judy 1, D. J. Barry’s Rocket 2, D. J. Barry’s Sailor 3. Five entries. . Heavy Spring Cart Horse.—B. Hird’s Ben 1, G. S. F. M. Co.’s Doll 2, AV. D. Burnand’s Rowdy 3. Four entries. • ■ . ~ Carrier’s Turn-out. —B. Him 1, G. S. F. M. Co. 2, W. D. Burnard 3. Five entries. Tradesman’s Turn-out. —Jas. Erskine 1, D. J. Barry 2, T. Howarth 3, Mach ell and Russell h.c. ■Seven - entries. COMPETITIONS. (Judge: Mr A. Reid.) High Jump.—J. T. Dunlop’s Eva 1, L. Newman’s Biddy 2. Five entries. The winner cleared sft. Driving Competition over Pegs.—C. A. Sheriff 1, M. Walsh 2. Six entries. Leaping match for ladies. —W. L. Rutledge’s Motukehu (Miss R. Reynolds) 1, Mr. L. Newman’s Biddy (Miss K. Sherratt) 2, Mr. J. France’s Freehold (Miss Alalsted) 3. Nine entries. Jumping,, steeplechase stylo.—G. Coop’s Dreadnought 1, Mrs. -rU Pat’ tullo’s Doctor 2, F. Pattullo’s Rasper 3. Eight entries. Wire jump.—Mrs. F. Pattullo’s Doctor 1, L. Newman’s Biddy 2, R. Slberratt’s Kotiti 3. Eighteen entries. Harness Trot.—J. S. Cooper’s Vain Annie 1, F. Sherriff’s Piritaha 2. Seven entries. CATTLE. (Judge: Mr. R. Reynolds.) SHORTHORNS. Bull, 2 years, calved since June 30, 1907.—C. Gray’s roan Royal Duke 27, 1; C. Gray’s strawberry Cherry Knight IV., 2. Two entries. Bull, 4 years and xipwards. —Geo. Witters’ red Admiral Sperry 1, C. Gray’s rod and white Royal Duke XVil. 2. Three entries. Bull, any age, locally bred.—Geo. Witters’ red Admiral Sperry 1, C. Gray’s strawberry Cherry Knight IV. 2. Two entries'. Champion Bull, any age.—G. Avfilters’ Admiral Sperry. Heifer, calved since June 30. 1908— Geo. AVitters’. roan, 10 months, 1. One entry. , , . T Heifer, 3 years, calved since June 30, 1906. —A.'J. Cameron’s strawberry The Field. One entry. Cow, any age.—. Holder Bros.’ roan Hilda 1; Holden Bros.’ red and white Rose 2. Two entries. Champion cow or heifer.—Holden Bros.’ red and white Rose 1. Pen of three heifers, calved since June 30, 1908, the property of and bred by exhibitor.—Holden Bros.’ Ted and white 1. , , . T OA Three heifers, calved since June 30, 1907.—Holden . Bros.’ red and white 1. Three heifers, calved since June 30, 1906.—Holden Bros.’ 1 roan, 1 white, and 1 red and white, 1. One entry. AYRSHIRE.

Class 86.—8u1l 3 years old and upwards : A. McOreedy’s black and white Utah 1. One entry. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1908. —D. P. Cameron’s spotted Toroa 1. One entry. . T irvA _ Heifer, calved since June 30, 190/. A. Lang’s red and white Lady Mac 1. One entry. Cow, calved at 30th June, louo, or before —A. Lange’s red and white Lady Lee 1, D. P. Cameron’s spotted Antelope 2, Hugh Binnio’s red and white Dusty h.c., A. Lange’s red and white Lord Kitchener c. Four entries. ALDERNEY OR JERSEY.

Bull calved since June 30, 1908. — Hugh Binine’s faivn Sol 1, AV. Peryer’s fawn Satsuma 2, A. Lange’s fawn Herbert 3. Three- entries. « Bull calved since 30th June, 1907. — Hugh Binnie’s black and fawn Jerry 1. One entry. * Bull, 2 years old and upAvards. —AV. Peryer’s faAvn Sun God, calved September, 1903, K.-C.B. — SunfioAA’er, 1 ; A. Forde AlattheAvs’ dark fawn Gondolier, Sweet William —Gossip 11., 2. Two entries.

Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1908.—AV. Peryer’s fawn Princess, calved August 25, 1908, by Sun God— Rairy, 1; Miles \ r arley (Jersey), calved July, 190 S. 2; Hugh Bmme’s fawn Sigina, calved November, 1908, by Rangitumua IV., h.c.; G. (Smith’s dark faAvn, calved No\ T ember, 1908, c. Four. entries. ■ Heifer, calved since June 30. 1907 Yv. Peryer’s fawn Sundial, 1; Airs. J. H. Alartin’s Alary 11., 2; Hugh Binnie’s fawn Daphne, 3; C. R. Spragg's fawn• Geisha Girl, h.c.; Hugh Binnie’s faAvn Daffodil, c. Five entries. Coav, calved at 30th June, 1906, or before. —A. AlcCreedy’s Tiny 1, A. •Forde Alatthews’ silver and faAvn Mabel of PencarroAv 2. Tavo entries. HOLSTEIN. Coav or heifer, any age.—'Hugh Binnie’s black and white Magpie, 1. One entry. • ANY BREED. Dairy coav, any age, in calf, dry; suitable for dairying; must have bred a calf.—The judge refused to make an award, as he considered the coav Avas unsuited for dairying. . . Two heifers, suitable for dairying, age 2 years.— Hugh Binnie’s faAvn Jerseys Daphne and Daffodil 1. One en* try ‘ FAT CLASSES. (Judge: Mr. AV. Richmond.) All exhibits in these classes must be slaughtered Avithin one Aveek of the date of the Show, and,a certificate furnished to that effect before prize moneys are paid out. Single Bullock, any age, for shop purposes, to be judged in the pens by fat cattle judges and prizes aivardecl. —E. s Murphy’s red 1, Holden Bros, roan •2, .Barker Bros.’, roan h.c. Five "entries. Tr •: Tw.b fat bullocks, any age— Holucn Brb'fe.' i and 2. Tavo entries. Three ,fat bullocks, suitable for London market, not to exceed 8001 b freezing Aveight (in the opinion of the jud-ges).—-Holden Bros. 1, Barker Bros. 2. Taa-o entries. Fat coav, any age; must have bred a calf. —’Holden Bros. 1. One entry. Fat heifer, not more than 4 years old—i Holden Bros. 1 and 2. Two entries. SHEEP. CROSSBREDS. (Judge: Mr. AV. Richmond.) Pen of 10 EAve Hoggets, intended for breeding.—Holden Bros 1; .11. C. Miller 2, J. C. Field h.c. Four entries. Pen of 5 AVether Hoggets.—Chas. Gray 1 and 2, Alax. Jackson h.c. Six entries.

Peri of 5 Longwool Ewe Hoggets.— Chas. Gray 1, Max Jackson 2. Tbreo entries. .Pen of 5 Shortwool Ewe Hoggets.— Holden Bros. 1 and 2. Two entries. FAT CLASSES.' Pen of 5 Shorn AVethers. —Holden Bros.l, 2 and 3. Four entries; Pen of. 5 fat AVetliers, suitable for export trade.—Barker Bros. 1, Holden Bros. 2 and 3. Five entries. Pen of 5 fat AVethers (Down or any cross). —Barker Bros. 1, Holden Bros. 2, h.c. and c. Four entries. Pen of 5 fat Unshorn AVetliers (for butchers). —Barker Bros. 1, Holden Bros. 2 and h.c. Six entries. Pen of 5 fat Wethers in wool, 18 months and under 30 months.—Barker Bros. 1, G. AV. Humphreys 2, Holden Bros. li.c. Five entries. Pen of 5 fat 2-tooth wethers (unshorn). —Barker Bros. 1, Holden Bros. 2. Four entries. Peri of 5 ewes, suitable for freezing. —Barker Bros. 1, Holden Bros. 2 and h.c. Five entries. Pen of 5 Shorn Freezer Ewes. —Holden Bros. 1, Barker Bros. 2, -Holden Bros. h.c. Four entries. Pen of 5 Unshorn Ewes—Barker Bros. 1, Holden Bros. 2, and h.c. Four entries. FARMERS’ CLASSES. Pen of 5 fat Ewes.—F. Road 1 and 2. Only entries. FAT LAMBS. Pen of 5 Longwool Rams, for freez- \ ing.—A. Tuoliy 1, Wm. Jobson 2, and h.c. Six entries. ■ , | Pen of 5 Shortwool lambs. —AAm. 1 Jobson 1 and 2, AVilliams Bros. h.c. and c. Seven entries. Pen .of 5 Longwool Rams (butchers), i —William Jobson 1 aud 2. The only entries. , .. 1 . • Pen of 5 shortwool Rams (butchers). —William Jobson 1 and 2. The only entries. PETS. Children’s Pet Lamb.—Miss M. Greaves 1, Miss L. AA r est 2, Miss 11. Higgins h.c., R. Knight c. Tourteen entries. «, CHALLENGE CUPS. The challenge cup, value £lO 10s, presented by Messrs Levin and Co., to bp won by the exhibitor winning the most points with registered flock sheep, in classes 107 to 142 (inclusive), to be won three times, not necessarily m succession, before becoming the absolute property of any winner, was won for the first time by Master A. Kirkpatrick, whose awards Avere 2 champions, 7 firsts, and 3 seconds, making a total number of 29 points. Mr. J. C. Field,' the exhibitor of Romneys, ran a good second, AV-it-h 28 points, liis awards being 1 champion, 6 firsts, 3 seconds, and 3 thirds. Messrs Turnbull Bros.’ cup, awarded for the best Romney stud ram in the show, 18 months old or under, and bred by th© exhibitor, and to be Avon three times (not necessarily in succession), was won by Mr. J. 0. Field , with 28 points. Messrs McKenzie Bros, weie second Avith 19 points. The cup presented by Southdown breeders and others, to be won outright by tlie exhibitor Avinning most points with registered Southdown sheep in 1908, 1909, and 1910, ivas again won by Mr. C. Matthews, Avith 19 point® Messrs AVilliams Bros, were second Avith 6 points. ' The cup presented by Messrs Barker Bros, in the fat sheep classes, to be won three times-, ivas again Avon by Messrs Holden Bros, with a total of 38 points, against Messrs Barker Bros. -3 points, although the latter exhibitors won the majority of the first prizes. The challenge cup for fat lambs Avas for the second time Avon by Air. AA . Jobson, whose aggregate points totalled 23. His closest competitor was Air. A. Tuohy, with 3 points. PIGS. (Judge: Air. R. Reynolds.) Berkshire boar.—Douglas Bros. 1, Hugh Binnie’s Okitu Prince 2, Douglas Bros, h.c., Christensen and Andreiv’s Dooley c. Four entries. Berkshire sow. —J. J. Aluir 1. J. Sutherland’s Daisy 2, Douglas Bros, h.c. and c. Four entries. Berkshire sow, under 12 months, locally bred. —M. Benson, bred by H. Moore, 1; Douglas Bros 2. Two entries. Yorkshire boar. —J. Sutherland’s AValton Hero 1, E. Toole’s Sir George 2. Two entries. Yorkshire sow —J. Sutherland’s Lady Jane Grey 1. One entry. ' TamAVorth soav. —Hugh Binnie 1 and 2. Two entries. > Three bacon pigs.—H. Aloore (Berkshire) 1, J. Sutherland (Yorkshire) 2. Two entries. Boar and sow calculated by the judges to produce the best class of bacon pigs.—J. Sutherland, Yorkshire boar and Berkshire sow, 1; J. Sutherland, Yorkshire boar and Devon sow, 2 ;Hugh Binnie, Berkshire boar and TamAvorth soav, h.c.; E. Toole, Yorkshire boar and Berkshire sow, c. Five entries. Soav, any breed, Avith litter at foot. —H. Moore’s Casino 1, E. Toole’s Molly 2. Two entries. DOGS. (Judges: Messrs AV. A. Smith and James Russell.) Smooth-haired Sheep Dog. F. B. Calcott’s Roy 1, F. B. Calcott’s Alaid 2, T E. Aston 3. Three entries. Long or Rongli-haired Sheep Dog— Aliss Dora Orris Jack 1 Finlay Cameron’s Major 2, A. C. Smith’s Star 3. Five entries. Beardy Sheep Dog.—R. J. AVitters Rough 1, T. .Halbert’s Mac 2, A. C. Smith’s Roy 3. Five entries. Kelpie Sheep Dog. —Chas. Cleary s Nell 1, C. Breingan's Jack 2, U. K. Snragg’s Skellem 3. Three entries. Thoroughbred Collie—ll. E. Royd s Laddie 1, AV. A. Robertson’s Prmco 2, Airs. C. Benton’s Nelson 3. Five en* tn Setter.—Geo. E. Pratt’s Stoney 1, Allan Lange’s Nero 2, AV. Howards Shoddy 3.' Five entries .._■•„ Spaniel.—-E. G- Stevens Black 1, G. A. Dandy’s Ponto 2, AV. J. Farlie s Grouse 3. Seven entries. Fox Terrier. —Harold Dunn 1, Master J-lunter G.- AVitters’ Alonte 2, R. Pilcher 3. Seven entries. Terrier, any other .breed. _Miss Martha Knox’s Dannie (Toy Yorkshire,)

1, T. Halbert’s Doctor (Bull) 2, Michael 'Barnett’s Quecnbury Pndo 3. Four entries. A Greyhound, any age—P. Maher’s Inspan 1, Morrow Bros.’ Romney Lamp 2, T. Cahill’s Jeff 3. Eight entries. Greyhound, under 18 months. l —F. T. Tidswell’s. Roseland 1, Morrow Bros.’ Audacity 2, Hy. : Muldooil’s Jack 3. Five entries. Dog*, any other breed not specified.— Mrs. J. E. Tomlinson’s Vagabond 1, Mrs. F. B. Barker’s Scotch Stagliound 2, Mrs. H. M. Porter’s Esquimaux dog 3. Nine entries. POULTRY. ' (Judge, Mr. W. A. Smith. Turkeys, best pair.—W. Bryson 1, Two entries. Pekin Ducks, best pair.—J. T. "Witty 1. Two entries. Any Other Variety Ducks, best pair. —Sliarpin Bros. 1, H. Williamson 2. Three entries. Silver Wyandotte Cock. —Williamson Hugh Binnie 2. Two entries. Silver Wyandotte Hen.—Hugh Binnie 1, H. Williamson 2. Two entries. Minorca Cock. —D. P. Cameron 1, One entry. Minorca Hen.— Hair Bros. 1, D. PCameron 2. Two entries. Andalusian Cock. —M. Hall 1, Mrs. W. J. Bruce 2. Four entries. Andalusian Hen.—M. Hall 1, and 2. Four entries. Black Orpington Cock.—R. A. Mitchell 1, Sharpin Bros. 2. Three entries. Black Orpington Hen —Sharpin Bros. 1. Only entry. Buff Orpington Cock.—C. R. Spragg 1. Only entry. Buff Orpington Hen.— C. R. Spragg 1, Hugh. Binnie 2. Two entries. Hamburg Cock.—M. Hall 1. Only entry. Hamburg Hen.—M. Hall 1. Only entry. Best Any Other Variety Cock.—Hugh Binnie 1. Only entry. White Wyandotte Cock. —Mrs. H. M. Porter 1. Only entry. White Wyandotte Hen. —Mrs. H. M. Porter 1. Only entry. Plymouth * Rock Cock. —Walter Miller 1, A. N. Jones 2. Two entries. Plymouth Rock Hen.—Walter Miller 1, A. N. Jones 2. Two entries. Game Cock. — R. H. Image 1. Only entry. White Leghorn Hen.— Hair Bros. 1. Only entry. Brown Leghorn Cock.— Walter Miller 1, Mrs. H. Alhvood 2. Five entries. Brown Leghorn Hen. —Hair Bros. 1, Walter Miller 2, and 3. Five entries. Any Other Variety Hen.—Hugh Binnie 1. Two entries. PIGEONS. Best Pair Homers.—W. Green 1. Two -entries. PRODUCE. (Judge: Mr. G. R. Wyllie.) Loaf home-made bread, to be made with home-made yeast and baked by exhibitor. —Mrs. FT. Kelso 1, Miss K. Woulfe 2, Mrs. W. B. Harding 3. Seventeen exhibitors. Homemade scones.—Mrs. W. B. Harding 1, Mrs. H. Kelso 2. Mrs. W. L. Gordon 3. Twelve exhibits. Fresh butter (not separator).—E. Gibberd 1, Mrs. H. M. Porter 2, Miss Mary Dumphy 3. Nine exhibits. Fresh butter (separator).—Mrs. H. Houltman 1, Mrs. N. King 2. Two exhibits. Box of factors* butter, 561 b. for export.—Kia Ora Dairy Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Only exhibits. Locally-made cheese. —H. Picken 1 and 2. Two exhibits. Side of bacon and liam, local factory cured.—Okitu Butter, 'Bacon and Cheese Factory!. Only entry. Sample of honey in comb, not less than 31b. —E. Matthews 1. Four entries. Collection of home-made jams. and jellies, not less than three varieties. — Mrs. J. W. Bright 1. Three exhibits. _ Collection of ''home-made pickles.— Mrs. E. P. Roberts ,1. Three entries. Collection of bottled fruits.—Mrs. J. M. Bright 1, Mrs. H. 31. Porter and Mrs. A. Borkatt h.c. Three entries. Exhibit of new potatoes, one variety. —Mr. H. Currie 1 and 2. Nine entries. Collection of new potatoes, not less than 31b each variety. —Mr. H. Currie 1 and 2. Only entries. Sample of oranges, locally grown. — George Stevenson 1, Mrs. A. J. Cameron 2. Six entries. Sample of lemons, locally grown. — Mrs. A. J. Cameron 1. Five entries. Two bushels of maize, locally grown. —Master T. Preston 1, C. Tietjen 2. Five entries. Six cobs maize.—Mrs. A. J. Cameron 1, Master R. Preston 2. Seven entries. The prize of £2 2s donated by Mr. W. Lissant Clayton to the exhibitor winning the most ppints in produce classes (factory exhibits excepted) was won by Mr. H. Currie, with two firsts and two seconds —10 points.