CATTLE. The dairy cows were milked this morning, and the test for butter fat-taken by the Sharpies separator, .exhibited by Messrs Finn, Chisholm and Co. The fat cattle wore also judged to-day, Mr J. P. Bussell being the chief prize-taker. ' • ■ . _ ■ Dairy cow, in milk—lX. W. Clay s Spot, 4*3 per cent, of butter fat, I and gold medal j J. A. Dodson's Lady, 4*6,2 j W. McKenzie’s Tmy, 3*6, 3 5 O. Fairbrothor’s Creamy, 3*4, 0. Though the first prize cow did not yield the largest percentage of butter fat, the judges, took other points into their consideration in giving the awards. ' • *• • Dairy heifer, under three years—H. W. Clay’s, 2*B per cent, of butter fat, 1 and gold medal; W. Abbott, 3 3 per cent., 2 ; C. Fair brother’s Tulip, 2*4 per cent.
: DOGS. The show of dogs was not at all formidable. Mr F. Kdgen’s fine dog Alan Brock, by First Shot—Starlight/ was awarded first place in the collies, Honour, by Honesty— Holm wood, second. Altogether there were only 30 dogs on exhibition.
POULTRY AND PIGEONS. ■ Honours in poultry were pretty evenly divided, but the greatest number of points was'won by Mr W. G. King, stationmastor at Carterton, who showed some splendid birds. All the poultry was above the average quality. Mr E. L. Anderson, Wellington, won several prizes with bis birds, and Mr H, W. Clay, Carterton, was also a very successful ex hibitor. Mr W. B. Laney, Wellington, took the prizes for Pekin duck and drake. Mr J. Casey, Wadostowh, gained a number of awards. Messrs E. B. Bristow andW. L. Curtis,*Wellington, exhibited ‘ some very fino pigeons, and in this class were the chief prize takers.
