THE EXHIBITS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXVII, Issue 4008, 15 March 1917, Page 5

THE EXHIBITS.

Horses. Tho entries in tho draught section did not compare favourably with tho&e of last .year. This is attributable to the fact, that owing to the bad season many horses are out of condition. The judge in the male class (Mr W. McAulay) stated that generally there was little to choose between the horses, though some were shown out of condition. In the female claBS, Mr W. J. Doak entered his three-year-old filly, " Ochtertyrc Princess," and met with.success. The judge (Mr H. E. Fincham), commenting on the filly, said she was of a sqperior class, and more would doubtless be heard;of her. .;, ■;'. ■ • The judging of the ponies and light horses commenced to-day. Very fair competition was shown in the pony section not exceeding 14 handß in heigh-t. The judge (Mr W. Hayward, jun^ was well pleased with the fine staaffp of animals, which, he stated^, were well ribbed, well eet up, and true cobs. After a keen competition, Mr D. and A. Gillanders were awarded first .prke. The judge had also a word of praise to otter for cobs up to 15 hands, which were tin even class. Messrs D. and A. Gillanders were again successful in thiß class. The entries in trotting horses were small. llr J. Tully was awarded the Ashburton Racing Oub's prizo for the best trotter or pacer. In regard to harness horses, the entries have been -steadily decreasing year by year, which is accounted for by the presence 'd"f the motor-car. Those 'on the grounds to-day were owned by local exhibitors, with the exception of one entry- Old supporters of tho show state that they have seen a, much better class of harness horses at AshBurton «howfi. Experimental Area Exhibit. At the request of the association, the Agricultural Department arranged for a display in the produce hall of a number of fodder plants from the Aahburton experimental area during the past season. As moßt farmers know, the season haa been exceptionally dry, and the results of experiments under those conditions were looked upon with great interest, .especially as it was clearly demonstrated what .could be .accomplished by systematic cultivation and thorough preparation of the soil. The exihibit was supplemented by several parcels of lucerne grown' under irrigation :at the Burnham Industrial School, and the :Sohpol for the Deaf and Dumb at Sumner. Specimens of white, lnpin, used for manuring ; sandy soils, was also ehqwn. Another interesting feature of tfhej^iisplay was exhibits of the latest machinery for farm work. A gasoline engine and plant suitable for threshing grain on a small holding was of special interest to farmers. The department also exhibited a stock-weighing machine, which is used for recording the increase in weight of sheep that have been grazied on different crops. Tho exhibit showed that the department is working «>n scientific lines to try and Bolve^eome of -the farmers' problems. An interesting exhibit in cereals was a Bample of Japanese buck-wheat, grown and reaped since December last. The sample shows tho possibilities of raising a £heap cereal, which might be used as a substitute in the event of a shortage of wlieat. It is understood that this is a " last resort" crop in America, and Is largely grown when the wheat crop threatens to be unsuccessful or insuflirient Mr A. McTaggart, of tho Agricultural Department, was m charge of the display, and supplied a, great deal of inte?eiing information to farmers < and others. Butter-fat Test. Tho buttor-fnt test this year, for cow ■of any breed givinp, the _ best butter-fat result* under the Babooek test, dwindled down to one entry from Mr T McDowell, ot Wakanm, who was awarded the prize. In the absence of other competitors, tho stewards did not trouble to mttoree ♦ the f"H tost, and consequently the usual table of results is not available. Mr McDowell has won this competition "on a number of previous

Following is the PRIZE-LIST.' ' • . sneep. Shropshire Down (judge, Mr G Could) ~ Bam, three-shear ami ovu (1) I Andrew 1. Ram, two-shear (2 : 1 Andrew 1 and 2. Ram, one-shear |4)fl Srtw land 3, Cant AgnanlISal College 2. R«n Lamb (3): T.

Andrew 1, A. Drummond 2. Five tiock rams, one-shear (1): I. Andrew. Ewo, three-shear and over (4): I. Andrew 1, A. Drummond 2. Ewe, twoshear (2): A. Drummoud 1. Ewe, oneshear (4): I. Andrew 1 and eh. and 2, Cant. Agricultural College 3. Ewe Lamb (5): I, Andrew 1, 2, and 3. Romney Marsh (judge, Mr H. T. Rosendale). — Ram, one-shear (3): Cant. Agricultural College 1 and eh., J. Glassoy 2. Ram Lamb (2): Cant. Agricultural College 1 and eh. and 2. Ewe, three-shear and over (2): Cant. Agricultural College 1 and eh. and 2. Ewe, one-shear (2): Cant. Agricultural College 1 and res. eh. and 2. Ewe lamb (2): Cant. Agricultural College 1 and 2. .

Corriedale (judge, Mr J. Reid.)— Ram, three-shear , and over (5): J. Stringfollow 1, 2, and vh c. Ram, ■two-shear (4): J.Stringfcllow 1 and 2. Ram, one-shear (5): J. Stringfellow 1, 2, and vh c. Ram Lamb (2): J. Stringfelkwr 1 and 2. Ewe, throeshear and over (2): J. Stringfellow 1 and 2. Ewe, two-shear (3): J. Stringfellow 1 and 2. Ewe, one-shear (3): J. Stringfellow 1 and 2. Ewe Lamb (2): J. Stringfellow 1 and 2. Border Leicester (judge: Mr T. H. Rosendale). Ram, three-shear and over (8)::: J. Dowthwaite 1 and eh., ■Cant. Agricultural College 2, J. W. Boag v h c. Ram, two-shear (6): J. W. Boagl, A. Drummond 2, W. .Anderson 3. Ram Lamb (15): Cant. Agricultural College 1 and 3, J. Dowthwaite 2 and v h c. Five flock rams, one-shear (2): W. Anderson 1. Ewe I^amb (16): Cant. Agricultural College 1 and 8, S. N. Boag 2, W. Anderson h c.

Border Leicestcrs—Ram, one-shear (17): J. Nixon 1 and champion, J. N. Boag 2, W. Anderson 3. Ewe, threeshear and orer (10): J. N. Boag 1 and champion, J. Douthwaito 2 and 3, Canterbury Agricultural College v li c. Ewe, one-shear (9): J. Douthwaite 1 and reserve champion, J. N. Boag 2, 8, and v h c. Ewo, one-shear (18): J, N. Boag 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2 and 3, J. "Douthwaitcy he.

Yesterday Mr J. Nixon was a. successful competitor in the three latter classes, but a protest was entered on account of the sheep not having been bred by tho exhibitor. The protest was upheld, and Mr Nixon's exhibits were disqualified. . . , . . ; Cattle. Fat Cattle.—Judge:: Mr J. G. Chamberlain. Fat eteer, calved July 1, 1914 <8): J. Glaasoy 1, H. G. Frampton 2 and The. Pat cow, any. age j<2): F. Fronpton 1, H. G. Frampton ■2. Wat heifer, calved since July 1, 1014 (1): H. G. Frampton, 1. Best crossbred heifer, suitable for !dairying: C (J. Frampton 1. Horses. Draughts.—^Entire horse, and age: J. Sheajrer 1 and special. Champion mare: J. Doak. Entire horse, foaled since July 1, 1914 (2): O. Austin 1, W. Nicholla 2. Colt foal (3): W. Doak 1, W. Butterick 2. Mare with foal at foot (1): E. E. Jenkins 1 and reserve champion. Dry mare, any age (4): Nicholls 1 and 2. Filly, foaled since July 1 1914 (5): E. E. Jenkins 1, R. J. 6. Wilson 2. Soundness Challenge Cup, for best Clydesdale on the ground (2): P. Shearer 1. Best two-year-old Clydesdale filly (3): It. J. S. Wilson 1. Best Clydesdale mare, any age (G): W. J. Doak 1. Best yearling draught filly; colour to receivo full consideration (9): W. J. Taylor 1, W. J. Doak '2. Filly foal, to be haltered and led (8): H. D. Butterick 1 and special, B. E. Jenkins. 2. Gelding, of any age: K. E. Jenkins 1, J. Shearer 2-. Gelding, foaled since July 1, 1913 (1): T. and A. Carruthers 1. Mare, to be fihown with two of her progney (1): E. E. Jenkins 1. Two-year-old end yearling (1): H. D. Butterick 1. Pair of horses (either sex or both), of any ape, in regular work (3): W. J. Doak'l, P. Shearer 2. Team of three horses (either sex or both), of any age, in regular work (1): W. J. Doak 1. Group of four mares or fillies: W. J. Dnak 1. Best walking draught (7): E. E. Jenkins 1 and 2, H. D. Butterick 3. Best fihod draught horse (1): J. Cavill 1. Trotting Horses (judge, Mr W. Hayward, jun.)—Colt, gelding, or filly, fodled ainoa July 1, 1913 (2): P. L. Donald 1, J. Hadley 2. Best mare, trotter or pacer, with foal at foot (2): J. Tally 1, J. Heseltine 2. Paddle Horses (judge, Mr W. F. Parkinson) —Entire . horse, any age (1): >'W. Deans 1. Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) up to Mst weight (5): Sowdcn and Boag 1, R. G. Dawson 2, Miss M. Nicoll 3. Roadster or hack (mare 1 or gelding) up to I2st weight (o): R. J. Mawson 1, P. L. Donald 2, .J. Brown v h c. Roadster or hack (mare or gelding) fit to carry not less than lOst weight (7): D. and A. Gillaxiders 1, P. L. Donald 2, J. L. Henderson 8. Lady's hack, to be ridden by a lady (8): D. and A, Gillanders 1, P. L. Donald 2, J. L. Henderson 3, H. Stringfellow v he. Best>gaited lady's hack (3): D. and A. Gillandcrs 1. Troop horse or charger (mare or gelding), height from 14.3 to 1/5.2, fit to carry 15st weight (6): R. J. Mawson 1, L. Donald 2 and v h c. i Cobs and Ponies (j«dge, Mr W. Hayward, jun.)—Entire pony, any! age, xiot exceeding 13 hands (1): R- j P. Lewis 1. Cob (mare or gelding), not*'to exceed 14.2 (I):P.L. Donald 1. Bost'cob up to 15 hands (6): D. and A. Gillanders 1 ? R. H. Benneta 2. Pony (mare or geldung), not exceeding 13 hands (4): Master D. Studbolme 1, 1 Mrs D. Wood 2, Miss L. Stringfellow ' 3. Pony (mare or gelding), not ex--1 ceeding 14 hands (9): J. Osborno 1, J. Wateon 2, P. L. Donald 3 and v h c. Pony (mare or gelding), not exceeding 14.2 hands (3): P. L. Donald 1, R. J. Chapman 2. Pony (maro or gelding), not exceeding 14 hands high, and thoroughly quiet to ride (13): D. si.nd A. Gillanders 1, J. Osborne 2, P. L. Donald 3, Mrs A. Donham v h c. Pony (muro or gelding), not exceeding 13 hands high, and thoroughly quiet to ride (6): "W. Lochhead 1, -J. Wat- . son 2, D. Studholmo vli c. Pony " (marc or gelding), not exceeding 12 : bauds (7): W. W. Lowe .1, Mrs D • Wood 2, D. Fechney, jun., 3, C. and - M. Stringfollow v h c. Pony (mare Joi- gilding), -uot exceeding M hands,

that shows tho best, style of jumping over three flights of hurdles (2): R. Keith 1 and 2. Best girl rider over 12 years: W. Stringfellow. Best boy rider over 12 and under 15 years: P. Donald. Best girl rider under 12 years: T. Lowo I. Best boy rider under 12 years: M. Savill. Carriers' Cart Horses, Artillery Horses, and Tradesmen's Turn-outs— Mare or gelding, suitable for carrier's cart, up to 30cwt (1): Canterbury Roller Flour Mills 1. " Turn-out " for any tradesman's purposes (1): J. and J. Tait 1.

Harness Horses (judge, Mr W. F. Parkinson) —Brood mare, with foal at foot (2): A. Drummond 1. Mare or gelding, three years old (1): R. Keith 1. Filly or gelding, two years old (1): P. B. Hampton. Gig horso, under 15 hands (mare or gelding) (5): P. L. Donald 1, P. B. Hampton 2. Gig horse, not exceeding 15.2 (mare or gelding) (4): P. B. Hampton 1 and champion, R. J. Mawson 2, A. J. Bennison 3. 'Dog-cart hor»e, over 15.2 (mare or gelding) (5): P. B. Hampton , 1, P. L. Donald .2 and 3. Tandem j team (any sex) (1): P. Li Donald 1. Mare or gelding suitable for a farmer's Whitechnpel cart (1): P. B. Hampton. Dogs. Sheep Dogs (judge, Mr H. T. Little)— Collie, smooth-coated dog (2): W. Drennan 1. Collie, smooth-coated slut (4): J. A. Anderson 1, H. E. Blunden 2.. Collie, rough-coated dog (2): W. Drennan 1. Collie, bearded dog (2)r W. Brunton 1, A. J. Bennison 2. Irish terrier, dog or slut (1): G. Bundy 1. Cocker Spaniel, dog or slut (2): D. H. Edgar 1 and 2. Championships. The following is tho list of championships secured in the live stock classes: —

Sheep—Merino ram, G. H. B. Lill; ewe, A. Drummond. Lincoln ram, A. Witholl; ewe, A. Withell. English Leicester ram, I. Andrew; ewe, I. Andrew. Border Leicester ram (threeshear), J. Douthwaito; ram (oneshear), J. Douthwaite; ram lamb, W. Anderson; ewe lamb, W. Anderson. Southdown ram (three-shear), J. H. Pannett; ewo (three-shear), J. H. Pannett. Shropshire ram (two-shear), I. Andrew; ewe (one-shear), I. Andrew. Romney Marsh (one-shear), Canterbury Agricultural College; ewe (three-shear), Canterbury Agricultural College. Corriedale ram (three-ehear), J. Stringfellow; ewe (thrco-shear), J. Strhigfellow. Ryland ram (one-shear), I Andrew; ewe (one-shoar), I. Andrew. Border Leicester ram (three-shear), J. Douthwa'ite;' ram (one-shear), J. Nixon; ewe (three-sliear), J. N. Boag. Cattle—Shorthorn aged bull. F. Frampton; cow, any ago, A. Drummond. Jersey bull, throe years, J. Moriarty; cow, any age, T. McDowell. Holstein hull, J. Burgesß; cow; L. R. Stoddart. '

Horse**—Draughts: Entire, need, J. Shearer; ma re, W. J. Doak. Harness horses: Gig horse, P. B. Hampton. Hack: D. and A. Gillanders 1. Points Prim. ' ■ .Sheep—-English ■•< Leiees'iors: 'yr. l^An^' drew, 63.; Southdowhs: .. Canterbury Agricultural College,- ' 33.V Shrbpsl>ir<?fi: I. Andrew, 67. Cattle—Shorthorns: L. R. Stoddart, 28. Jerseys: T. McDowell, 13. Holsteins: L. R. Stoddart, 28. Fat cattle: H. G. Frampton. Pigs—Berkshires: J.'Hadley, 24 Dairy Produce—Mrs O. G. Frampton, 92. Honey—J. T. Bull, 18. Bread, Soones, and cakes. Loaf of home-made bread (11): Mrs C G. Frampton 1 and sp y Airs J. Shearer 2, Mrs E. Gale 3, Miss C. P. Cameron v he. Beet loaf of honiemado bread, made with flour of "Supreme" brand (6): Mrs C. G. Framptqn, special prize. Best loaf of homemade bread, made .with flour from the I Crown Roller Mills (8): Mrs J. Shearer, sonr., special prize. Best loaf of brown bread (3): Mrs C. G. Frampton, special priae. Beet loaf of home-made bread (7): Miss M. Trovurza, special prize. Six Plain Soonos (10): Mrs C. G. Frampton 1 and 2, Miss C. Butterick 3, Mrs F. Bennison vh c. Best plate of six home-made scones, made with flour of "Supreme" brand (4): Mrs C. G. Frampton, special prize. Best plate of six home-made scones, made with flour from tho Crown Roller Mills (4): Mrs C. G. Frampton, special prize. Plato of six white scones (2): Miss D. Dallas, special prize. Plate of six whole-meal scones (3): Mrs C: G. Frampton, special prize. Six fancy scones (4).: Mrs C. G. Frampton 1 and 2. Six girdle soones (4): Mrs C. G. Frampton 1 and 2. Fruit cake, iced (I): Miss M. March 1, Mrs C. G. Frampton 2. Fruit Cake, not iced (14): Mies D. A. Jaine 1, Mrs D. Chicas 2 and 3, Mrs M. C. Long 3 and v h c. Seed cake (12): Misb E. Bennison 1, Mrs A. J. Bennieon 2, Mjbs D. A. Jaino 3, Mrs C. Campbell v h c. Madiera, cake. <8): Mrs C- G. Frampton I,'Krs.A. J. Bennison 2, Mrs C Campbell 3. Ginger-tread cako <7): Mrs C. G. Frampton 1, Miss M. March 2, Miss J. MoKonzie the. Sponge cake (9): Mrs D. Chicas 1, Mrs C. G. Frampton 2, Mrs M. C. Long 3, Mrs M. Bruoe v n c. Six oat cakes (4): Mrs C. ■G. Frampton 1 -and 3, Mrs W. T. Doak 2. Collection of 6mall ca-kee aaid pas--2 Collection of small cakes and pastry (3): Mrs C. Gasa 1, Miss M. March 2, Plate shortbread (7): Miss R. Devering 1, Mrs C. G- Frampton 2, Mrs F. Potter 3, Mrs J. Brown v h c. Plain currant cake {High School) (23): Miss K. McDonald 1, Miss L. Undrill 2, Miss E. Fleming 3, Miss I. McPhail yhc, Miss E. Vesty h a Tea cakes, (High ! School) (5): Miss T. Crooks 1, Miss H. i Browne 2, Mre W. Dixon v h c. Gin- ■ ger-bread (Primary Schools) (1): Mies j G. Mclnnes (Hinds) 1. Soonos (Primary Schools) (11): Mi«fl J. Brown (Tinwald) 1, Miss M. Oakley (Borough) 2, Miss G. Molnnes (Hinds) 3, Miss K. Tliomas (Borough) v h c. Siwngx? sandwich (Primary Schools) (4): Miss V. Matthews (Borough) 1, Miss ■M. Upton (Borough) 2. Shortbread (Primary Schools) (12) : Miss D. Doig (Chortsey): 1, Miss M. Upton (Borough), 2, Miss J. Brown (Tinwald) 3, Miss G. Marsden (Borough) v h c. Shortbread (Technical School students) (5): Miss V Probblc 1, Mies G. lill 2, Miss J. Lowery 3 Sponge Sandwich (Technical bchool students) (6): Miss M. lill 1, Miss B. Haslett 2, Miss J. Lowery 3. Miss L. Ferguson vh c. Seed cake (Technical School students) (5): Miss B. Haslett 1, Miss J. Lowory 2, Miss V. Probblo 3 Highest aggregato in any three domestic subjects (13): Miss M. Dawson 1, Miss B. Haslott 2. Miss L. Fergupon v he, Mis-s M. Williams c. Presarves and Pickles. (Judge, Mrs A. L. Ellis.) [>oftier] fruits, four varieties (8): Mrs J. Shearer 1, Mrs C. G. Frampton 2, Miss R. Devcnijig 3, Mrs F. Potter vh c. Pickles, thrcevan'eties (4): Mrs F. Potter 1, Mrs C. G. Frampton 2. Jams, six varieties (5): Mrs C. G. Frampton 1, Mrs J. Shearer, senr., 2,

Miss R. Devening vhe. Jollies, three varieties (5): Mis C. G. Frampton 1 and 2. Wine, home-made (5): F. Potter 1, A. J. Bennison 2. Manual Training in Woodwork and Metalwork. Judge of Woodwork: Mr W. J. Brown. Judge of Metalwork: Mr T. J. Kennedy. Woodwork (Primary Schools).—First year students (97): J. Garriock (Hampstead) 1, N. Wardell (Hampstead) 2, R. McDonald (Borough) 3, G. Jackson (Hampstead) 4, C. Allen (Borough) 5, C. Pringle (Borough) 6. Second-year students (120): J. Simpson (Hampstead) 1, R. Clark (Borough) 2, G. Thomas (Borough) 3, R. Hugheß (Borough) 4, A. Robilliard (Borough) 5, R. Beaumont (Hampstoad) 6. High School (58): A.Stills 1, D. McDonald 2, H. Healey 3", J. Oakley 4. Farm Carpentry.—(Technical School students) (19): J. Johnstope 1, E. Norrish 2, J. Boyee 3, W. Hannan 4. Carpentry and Joinery (Technical School students) (1.5): J. Boyce 1, L.Taylor 2, H. Beckett 3. Trade . Drawing (Technical School students) (9): J. Boyce 1, E. Norriah 2, G. Carroll 3, F. Evans 4. Metalwork (Technical School students (9): W. Hannan 1, W. Lawery 2, R. Boas; 3, T. Evans 4, C. Hardy v h c. Metalwork (Technical Stfho'ol students, second year) (6): J. Johnsione 1, J. Boyce 2, C. Dawson.3,-A.'Turtill 4. .•■■■'■■■ Hams. Best Ham fupsmoked) (3): W. J. Moses, two special prizes. Eggs. 12 Hen Eggs (white) (6): Mrs C. J. Norton 1, Mrs F. Bennison 2, A. Bruce v h c. Hen Eggs (tinted), (4):' Mrs C. J. Norton 1 and 2. 12 Duck Eggs, single yolk (1): Mrs" E. Robertson 1.