THE ASHBURTON SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 23, 7 November 1940, Page 6

THE ASHBURTON SHOW

CLASSES OF GREAT INTEREST

STOCK EXHIBITS SET HIGH STANDARD

There was never a time more opportune than the present foi fostering the primary production industry on which so much will depend in can-ying on the war effort and it was no doubt tion of this fact which induced so many exhibitors to take pait m the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association s annual display of live stock, farm implements, dairy and general produce which was held on the Ashburton Showgrounds to-day. It was the 64th annual exhibition promoted by the Association and though difficulties might have been expected as a result of the wai, 1C . c ‘ entries were more numerous than tor the last four years. It was a compliment to the Association’s officers as well as to the very valua ) o work which the Association has been carrying out.

Preparations for the Show have been in train for some weeks and the eommittco have spent a great deal of time revising the schedule to keep it up to date and on lines that are best suited to bringing out the best of the exlubitable stock and produce the County has to offer. ' • The president (Mr T. J. Bell) had wholehearted support from his committeemen throughout the day and the organisation of the fixture was such that every officer knew what his job was, where it was and how to do it, so that the day went along smoothly. The secretarial side of the Show was well cared for by Mr AV.'H. Amos. The weather was on its best behaviour in the morning, and this no doubt led to a large section of people going to the grounds early. Later, a cool easterly breeze sprang up and there were some heavy clouds in the west. Nevertheless, tfie iconditions wero pleasant. The Ashburton Silver Band and the Ashburton County Scottish Society’s Pipe Band were in attendance. The entries totalled 2485, while last year there were 2446 and 2450 in 1938. The live stock sections showed commendable increases and the quality that was to be seen on every hand took the eye at once. The breeder and the general farmer know what is wanted and in exhibiting their stock they are demonstrating that they are seeking to achieve that extra quality which now more than ever is required in face of fierce competition oversea. Judging was got under way early in the day and it was not long before animals were parading with their award cards and ribbons on view. The several judging rings were centres of attraction for hours and it was not only the country resident who was taking strong interest in these locations for there were many townspeople who were also finding much of value to watch.

Johnston 2, R. J. Martin v h e and h e. Above 16 months, with lamb at foot, natural condition (7): J- H. Grigg 1,2, 3, vhc, h c and c. Under 16 months (6): Douglas Johnston 1 and v h c, James Reid 2, J. H. Patterson hc, R. J. Martin c. Under 16 months natural condition (12): J. H. Patterson 1, R. J. Martin 2, J. H. Grigg 3, v h c, li c, and c. Under 16 months, shorn on or after 15th iSept. (7): J. H. Patterson 1 and 3, Gilbert Grigg 2, hc, and c. Douglas Johnston v h o. Ewe Hoggets (1): Douglas Johnston 1. English Leicester (Judge, Mr AA 7 . J. Kelland)—Ram, above 28 months (2): R. J. Low 1, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 2. Above 16 and under 28 months (3): James Reid 1, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 2 and v h c. Under 16 months (4): Janies Reid 1, J. Moore. 2 and v h c, H. D. Buttcrick hc. Under 16 months shorn on or after Ist Sept. (5): R. J. Low 1 and 2, H. ,D. Buttcrick v h c, H. C. Barton h c. Under 16 months, natural condition (3): H. D. Bntcrick I, H. C. Barton 2. ' Ram Hoggets (2): H. D. Butterick 1, A. Bennett 2. Ewe, above 28 months, with lamb at foot (1) : James Reid 1. Above 16 and under 28 months (1): H. 0. 1. Above 16 months, natural condition (4): R. J. Low 1 and 2.. Under 16 -months (3): James Reid 1, R. J. Low 2 and v h c. Under 16 months, natural condition (3): R. J. Low 1 and 2. Under 16 months, shorn on or after Ist Sept. (3): R. J. Low 1 and 2, J. Moore vh c. Ewe Hoggets (1): R. J. Low 1. Romney Marsh (Judge, Mr J. Linton) —Ram, above 16 and under 28 months (2): R. Oakley 1, F. P. Cookson 2. Under 16 months (4): F. P. Cookson 1, A. 0. and G. E. Rennie 2, R. Oakley v h c, Douglas Johnston h c. Under 16 months, natural condition (2) R. Oakley 1, F. P. Cookson 2. Under 16 months, shorn on or after Ist Sept. (3): R. Oakley 1, F. P. Cookson 2 and v li c. Ewe, above 28 months with lamb at foot (1): F. P. Cookson 1. Above 16 and under 28 months, with lamb at foot (1): F. P. Cookson 1. Above 16 months, natural condition (1): R. Oakley 1. Under 16 months (3): F. P. Cookson 1 and v h c, A. 0. and G. 35. Rennie 2. Under 16 months, natural condition (3): Douglas Johnston 1, F. P. Cookson 2 and v h c. Under 16 months, shorn on or after Ist Sept. (2): F. P. Cookson 1 and 2. Rycland (Judge, Mr J. F. Hnyhurst) —Ram, above 28 months (3): H. C. B Withell 1, W. 0. Ronnie 2 and v h c. Above 16 and under 28 months (7): H. C. B. Withell 1 and 2, L. J. and S. AV. Galletly 3, Robert Reid v h c, W. 0. Rennie li c and c. Under 16 months, natural condition (5): H. C. B. Withell 1 and 2, I. J. and S. W. Galletly v h o and h c, R/J. Tarbotton c. Under 16 months (7); H. C. B. Withell 1 and 2, X, J. and S. W. Galletly 3, Robert Reid v h c, W. 0. Rennie h c and c. Under 16 months, shorn on or after Ist Sept (6): L. J. and S. AV. Galletly 1 and c, W. 0. Rennie 2, H. C. B. Withell vh c. Ewe, above 28 months, with lamb at foot (6): H. C. B. Withell 1, and 2, W. 0. Rennie v h c, Robert Reid 'h c, L. J. and S. W. Galletly c Above 16 and under 28 months, with lamb at foot (5): H. 0. B. Witchell 1 and 2, L. J. and S. W. Galletly v h c and c, W. 0. Rennie li c. Under 16 months (5) : H. C. B. Withell 1 and 2, L. J. and 8. W. Galletly 3 and v h c, Iv. and A. Baxter h c. Under 16 months natural condition (5): H. C. B. Withell 1 and 2, L. J. and S. W. Galletly vhc and c, K. and A Baxter li c. Under 16 months, shorn on or .after Ist Sept (3) H. C. B. Withell 1, L. J. and S. W. Galletly 2 and v h c. Flock Sheep (Judge, Mr D. G. Gran) —Half-bred or Corriedale, Ewe Hoggets (3): P. G. Rickard 1, J. H. .Grigg 2. Gnc-shear Ewes (1): P. G. Rickard I. Ewes (1): P. G. Rickard 1. Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs. Hogget (3): T. Daly (Eiffelton) 1, Miss E. Knox (Willowby) 2. Willowby School v h c.

There were stalls and numbers of amusements An the entertainment section of the Show and these, as usual, did good businessTHE PRIZE LIST. Awards made up to the time the “Guardian” went to press were:— Championship Awards. Merino—Ram; Estate C. Ilrquhart, and reserve. Ewe: Estate C. Urquhart and reserve. Dorset Horn —Ram : C. Burdon; reserve, Lowe Bros. Ewe: C. Burdon; reserve, Lowe Bros. Corriedale —Ram: James Reid. Ewe: James Reid. Romney Marsh —Ram: R. Oakley, reserve, F. P. Cookson. Ewe: F. BCoolison, and reserve. Southdown —Ram: Oakleigh Estate, Ryeland—Ram: H. C. B. Withell. Ewe: H. C. B. Withell. Milking Shornhorn—Cow: AV. M. Skevington; reserve, J. M. Johnston. Bull: John Small; reserve, AV. M. Skevington. Jersey—Cow: H'; D. .Buttcrick; reserve, A. 0, Silcock. Border Leicester —Ewe: J. Findlay: reserve, S. G. Lemon. * Mare—S. P. Taylor; reserve, H. AV. Doak. Stallion—G. ;P, Johnson,; reserve, M. S. Campbell. Best male or female draught on ground—S. P. Taylor. Pigs—Berkshire sow: Johnston. Tamworth boar: J. Simpson; sow, J. Simpson. Sheep. Merino (Judge Mr D. G. Gran) Ram, above 16 months (2): Est. C. Urquhart 1 and 2: Under 16 months (2): Est. C. Urquhart 1 and 2. Under 16 months, natural condition (2): Est. C. Urquhart 1 and 2. Ewe, above 16 months and under 28 months (2): Est. C. Urquhart ' 1 and 2. Above 16 months, with lamb at foot (2): Est. C. Urquhart X and 2. Under 16 months (2): Est. C. Urquhart 1 and 2. Under 16 months, natural ■condition (2): Est. C. Urquhart 1 and 2. Dorset Horn (Judge, Mr J. Linton) Ram, above 16 months C. C. Burdon 1, Lowe Bros. 2, 8. G. Lemon vli c. Under 16 months (1) • Lowe Bros. 1. Ewe, above 16 months, With lamb at foot (4): C. O. Burdon 1 Lowe Bros. 2, T. P. Lowe v h c and h c. Under 16 months (2): T. P. Lowe 1. „ s

Fat Sheep (Judge, Mr D. M. Mackay) —Wethers, under llOlbs, suitable fox freezing (2): R. J. Tarbotton 1, G. Letham 2. Messrs Sims Coopers and Co.’s special for Pen of Wetliers suitable for exnort (2): R. J. Tarbotton 1, G. Letham 2. Fat Lambs by Down ram, average weight not to exceed 85 lbs (10): R. T. Latimer 1, .A. Holmes 2, F. P. Cookson '3, R. T. Latimer v h e G. S. Campbell h e, G. Letham e. By any longwool Ram (G): R. T. Latimer 1 and 2, H, B. Brown v h e, W. Baxter lie, M. Harper and Son e. By Down Rams, average weight not. to exceed 721bs live weight (15): F. P. Cookson. 1 a nd 2, A. Holmes 3, R. ’l’. Latimer v Ji e, H. L. Hyland h e, -J. Cocks e. By Longwool Rams (8): F. P. Cookson 1, H. B. Brown 2 and v h e, W. Baxter 3, R. T. Latimer h c, 51. Harper and Son By Corrietlaie Rams, average weight not to exceed 721 bs (1): P. G. Rickard 1. By Dorset Horn Rams, any weight (4): T. P. Lowe 1 and 2.- Any Breed, average weight not to exceed 05lbs (13): F. P. Cookson 1, 11. B. Brown 3, G. R. Miles v h e, G. Letham lie, P. G. Rickard e. Canterbury Frozen Meat and D.P.E. Coy. Ltd’s and Mr J. H. Grigg’s Specials lor pen of Three Down Cross Lambs, for export (13): F. P. Cookson 1, A. Holmes 2. Ashburton

Corriedale (Judge, Mr V. Hanna) Ham, above 28 months (2): - Douglas Johnston 1, J. M. Johnston 2. Above 16 and under 28 months (4): .fames Reid 1, ,T. H. Grigg 2 and Ji c, D. J. Martin v h c. Under 16 months (I): James Reid 1. Under 16 months, natural condition (1): P. G. Rickaul • Under 16 months, shorn on or alter 15th Sept, (8): Douglas Johnston 1, J. M. Johnston 2, J. H. Grigg 3 and c, Gilbert Grigg v h e and h c. Ewe above 28 months, with lamb at foot (2): James Reid 1, Douglas Johnston 2. Above 16 and* under 28 months, with lamb at foot (4): J. H. Patterson 1, J. M.

Associated Auctioneers’ Special for Pen of Lambs, any breed other than Down (6): R. T. Latimer 1. Southdown (Judge, Mr R. Linton) — Ram, above 28mths (2): W. J. Early 1, 'Oakleigli Estate 2. Above 16 and under 28mths (2): W. J. Early 1, Oakleigh Estate 2. Under 16mths, natural condition (5): Oakleigh Estate 1 and 2. Under lOmtlis (4): Oakleigh Estate 1, 2 and v h c, H. D. Butterick h c. Under I6mt-hs, sliorni on or after Sept. ] (8): Oakleigh Estate 1 and 3, R. J. Low 2 and c, H. D. Butterick v h c, H. M. Copland h c. Ewe, above 28mtlis, with lamb at loot (3): Oakleigh Estate 1 and 2, H. D. Butterick y hc. Above 16 and under 28 mths, with lamb at foot (1): H. D'. Butterick 1. Above 16mths, with lamb at foot, natural condition (7): Hl|>. Butterick 1, J. H. Grigg 2 and c, Oakleigh Estate 3 and v lie, R. J. Low h c. Under lGmtlis (7): Oakleigh Estate 1,2 and vh c, R. J- Low 3 and li c, AV. J. Early c. Under 16 mths, sh-oi'n on or after Sept. 1 (6): Oakleigh Estate 1 and '2, R. J. Low vhc, h c and c. Under lOniths, natural condition. (8): R. J. Low 1 and v lie, Oakleigh Estate 2, 3 and hc, H. I). Butterick e. Border Leicester—Judge: Mr G. D. McKerchar. Ram, above 28 months (5): J. Findlay 1 and c, S. G. Lemon 2, W. O. Ronnie v li c and li c. Above .10 and under 28 months (7): J. Findlay 1 and 3, R .J. Low 2, S. G. Lemon v h c, I). ,1. Stewart c. Under 16 months'‘(6): J. Findlay 1 and 2, 8. G. Lemon v Ji e and h e. Under 16 months, natural condition (6): G. Lctham 1, J. Findlay 2, D. J. Stewart v h c, S. G. Lemon h e. Under 16 months, shorn on or after September 1 (10): R. -1. Low 1 and 2, G. Lctham 3, J. Findlay v h c, H. M. Copland h c and c. Ram hoggets (3): J. Findlay 1, S. G. Lemon 2, W. 0. Rennie v h c. Ewe, above 28 months, with lamb at foot (5): J. Findlay 1 and v h c, S. G. Lemon‘2 and hc. Above 16 and under 28 months, with lamb at foot (3): J. Findlay 1 and 2, W. 0. Rennie v h c. Above 16 months, natural condition (3): J. Findlay 1, R. J. Low 2. Under 16 months (3): R, J. Low I, J. Findlay 2, S. G. Lemon y h c. Under 10 months, natural condition (3) : G. Letham 1, R. J. Low 2, J. Findlay v h c. Under 36 months shorn on or after September 1 (4) : R • J • Low 1 and 2, J l . Findlay v h c. I'Jwe hoggets (2): It. J. Low 1, J. Findlay 2. Cattle.

Milking Shorthorn Cattle—J udge: 'Mr Gordon Jones ; Junior judge: Mr R. J. Black. Cow, any age, in milk or in calf (9): AV. M. Skevington 1, J. M. Johnston 2, John Small 3, G. H. B. Lill 4. Heifer, calved since July 1, 193? (2): G. H. B. Lill 1, W. M. Skevington 2. Calved since July 1, 1938 (3): AV. M. Skevington 1, AV. M. Skevington 2, G. H. B. Lill 3. Calved since July 1, 1939 (9): John Small 1, John Small 2, J. M. Johnston 3, W. M. Skevington 4, J. M. Johnston 5. Yearling heifers (2): John Small 1, J. M. Jollnston 2. Cow, with two progeny (3): AV. M. Skevington 1, John Small 2, G. H. B. Lill 3. Cows or heifers (3): W. M. Skevington 1, John Small 2, G. H. B. Lill 3. Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1938 (4): John Small 1, W. M. Skevington 2, G. IT. B. Lill 3. Calved since July 1, .1938 (1): D. A. McLaughlin L. Calved since July 1, 1939 (2): W. M. Skevington 1, John Small 2. Any age, with two progeny (3): AA 7 . M. Skevington 1, John Small 2, G. H. B. Lill 3.

Jersey Cattle—Judge: Air Al. Fleming. Cow, any in milk or in calf (5): H. D. Butterick 1 and v h c, A. 0. Silcock 2, X. J. AV. Ell 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1937 (in profit) (1): A. O. Silcock 1. Calved since July .1, 1938 (in profit) (2): J. L. Tucker I, J. C. /Guinness 2. Calved since July 1, 1939 (IT): H. I>. Butterick 1 and 3, J. C. Guinness 2, J. L. Tucker v li e. Yearling heifers (4) : H. D. Butterick 1, A. 0. Silcock 2, J. C. Guinness 3, J. L. Tucker v h e. Cow, any age, with two progeny (2): H. I>. Butterick 1. Friesian! —(Judge: Air .T. AfcAnulty) —Heifer, calved since July, 1939 (1) - Airs S. M. Hume 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1939 (1): Airs S. AF. Hume T. Dairy Cattle—Dairy Cow, in. profit, calved prior to July, 1937 (7): H. D. Butterick 1 and 4, AA 7 . Al. Skevington 2, A. 0. Silcock 3. Heifer, in profit calved since July 1, 1937 (4): G. H. B. Lill 1, A. 0. Silcock 2 and 3, AV Al. Skevington v h c. Dairy cow, in profit, any breed (3): N. H. Griffiths 1, EL AA 7 . Russell 2. Cottager’s cow, (3): N. H. Griffith 1, J. Clark 2, H. E. Parsons 3.

Milk-Testing Competition. Twenty years' of age (10): R. Robinson 1, G. Mowat 2. Horses. (Judge: Mr A. Carruthers.) Draughts—Horse, foaled prior to Aug. 1, 1937 (2): G. P. Johnston 1, Donaldson Bros. 2'. Mr R. A. Oakley’s special for Clydesdale stallion (2): G. P. Johnston 1. Horse, foaled since Ang. 1, 1937 (3): G. S. Campbell 1, T. S. Taylor 2, R. J. Chapman v li c. Horse, foaled since Aug. 1, 1938 (2): G. S. Campbell 1. Horse, foaled since Aug. 1, 1939 (5): A. G. Holmes 1, A. J. Johnson 2, G. S. Campbell v h c. Mare, in foal (1): J. Crawford 1. Mare, with foal at foot (1): J. Crawford 1. Dry mare (2): S. P; Taylor 1, Small Bros. 2. Filly, 3yrs (2); S. P. Taylor I, J. Crawford 2. Mare or fdly 3yrs or over, non-first-prizetaker (2): Small Bros. 1. Filly 2yrs (6): H. W. Doak 3, J. G. McLachlan 2 and , h c, S. P. Taylor v hc. Yearling (3): H. W. Doak 1, D. Cairns 2, J. G. McLachlan v h e. Mr H. B. Brown’s special for draught filly 3yrs or under (5): H. W. Doak 1. Gelding, any age (4): A. Holmes J, T. Loddy 2, J. Crawford 3. Gelding, 3yrs (1): Small Bros. 1. Phesident’s special for gelding, 2yrs or over (3): A. G. Holmes 1. Pair Geldings, 2vrs and over (1): Small Bros. Pair of mares, 2yrs and over (2): S. P. Taylor 3, J. G. McLachlan 2. Two animals any ago, progeny of any one mare (3): H W. Doak 3, G. S. Campbell 2. Same, progeny of any one sire (G): J. G. McLachlan 1, J. Crawford 2, G. S. Campbell 3. Walking draught (2): S. ;P. Taylor 1.

Carriers’ Cart Horses, General Dfility Horses, and Tradesmen’s Turnouts— Mare or gelding (1): .1. W. .lowers 1. Bloodstock (Judge, Mr G. Reid, Bnlelutlia) —Entire, any age (1): L. J. Fechney 1. Mare, any age (3): L. J. Foehney 3, Miss J. Edgar .Tones 2, Miss M. Findlay 3.

Trotting (Judge, Mr J. J. Lewis) — Entire, any age (1): W. T. Lowe 1. Two-year-oid trotter or pacer (3): W.

T. Lowe 1, Mrs AV. Lochhead 2, P. J. Andrew 3. Yearling, either sox- (2): G. Bain 1, AV. T. Lowe 2. Harness (Judge, Mr J. J. Lewis) — Horse that has never won first prize (2): R. G. Morris 1, J. M. Digby 2. Mare or gelding (3): Miss M. Digby 1, A. H. Toynbee 2, Miss E. E/. RRichards 3. Journey horse, mare or gelding (3): Miss M. Digby 1, A. IT. Toynbee 2, Miss E. E. R. Richards 3. Best turn-out in harness (4): Thomas Gee 1, Miss E. Jones 2, A. H. Toynbee 3.

Cobs and Ponies (Judge, Mr A. G. Macdonald) Cobs, not exceeding 15 hands (7): J. C. Guinness 1, Mrs C. AA T . AVhetter 2, Mrs H. A. Bruce 3. Not exceeding 15 hands (2): -Miss C. M. Frampton 1, J. S. and R. 13. Lilley 2. Mare or gelding, not to exceed 14.2 hands (2): J. 8. and R. B. Lilley 1, B. ALaughan 2. Not exceeding 15 hands (5): T. Gee 1, Miss Al. Digby 2, J. S. and R. B. Lilley 3.

Ponies—Entire, not ■ exceeding I I hands (2): Goo. Coe 1, J. 8. and R. B. Lilley 2. Maiden (mare or gelding), not exceeding 14 hands (6): Miss C. -Al. Frampton 1, Miss D. Kingan 2, \V. Ar. Betliumo 3., Alare or gelding, not exceeding 14 hands high (11): Thomas Gee 1, J. 8. and R. B. Lilley 2, T. White 3. Mrs J. IT. Grigg’s special for pony, 14 hands and under (Ashburton County) (10): T. White 1. Alare or gelding, not exceeding 13 hands (10): Aliss Doris 'AfeLachlan 1, Aliss Janet Grigg 2, Aliss Beatrice Hanrahnn 3. Maiden (5): Aliss Doris MeLachlan 1, Miss M. Chapman 2, Aliss 'AI. Alclnnos 3.

Pigs. (Judge, Air P. G. Stevens.)

Berkshire —Sow, under 14mths (1) H. H. Johnston 1.

Tamworth—Boar, over 14mtlis (1): James Simpson 1. Under 14 months (1): James Simpson 1. Sow, over 14 months (1): James Simpson. Under 14 months (1): James-Simpson 1. Porkers and Baconers—(Any breed or cross). Three Porkers not to exceed llOlbs live weight (1): James Simpson 1. Two Baconers, not to exceed 2Oolbs live weight (1): James Simpson 1.

Sheep Dogs. (Judge—Air R. J. •Martin)

Collie, Smooth-coated Dog (7): Cecil Doig 1, P. Letham 2, R. M. Wilson 3, S. King 4. Smooth-coated Slut (6): A. Bennison 1, R. Al. AVilson 2, C. Goodfellow 3. Rough-coated Dog (10): A. H. Barber 1, Cecil Doig 2, Alex AlcLennan 3, IT. L. Frampton 4. Rough-coat-ed Slut (4): A. H. Barker 1, J. AA r . Butterick 2. Bearded Dog (3): N. R. Nordstrom 1, Reece Smith 2. Produce and Cookery. The judges wqre: Cookery (open), Airs J. AlcOormick (Mayfield), aikfi Miss Anderson (Alethven); cookery (Technical), Air S. Aladden; preserves, Mr F. iP. Cookson; butter and cheese, Air J. Preston.; honey, eggs and hams, Mr F. P. Cookson. Butter (farmers only)—Separator, without salt (6)’ Airs AV G. AlcCormiclc 1, Airs AV. Butterick 2, Airs H. C. Page vhc. Same (open only to persons who have novle’r won a first prize at any show) (3): Airs R. J. Martin 1, Airs J_ IT. Ellis 2, Airs E. Knox vhc. Separator, salted (5): Airs H. 0. Page I, Airs O. -Sowell 2, Airs F. Buttoyick v h c. Fancy butter (2): Mrs Al. I>. Daly 1, Alls R. J. Alar tin 2. Honey Extracted, liquid (3): E. B. F. Hight 1, Geo. HoatHs.n 2. Comb, one full-depth standard frame (3): 15. 11. F. Hight 1, Geo. Hoatten 2. Comb, one half-depth, frame (2): Geo. IToatl'en 1. Beeswax (3): E. B. F. flight 1, Geo. IToa-tten 2.

Eggs —Hem eggs, white (3): Aliss L. Robertson 1, Airs H. C. Rage 2, Airs J. H. Paterson v h c. Tinted (3): Airs J. Bennison 1, Airs H. 0. Pago 2. Duck eggs (7): Leith Gunn 1, G. J. Snttie 2, Master Ken Buttedck 3, Mrs R . J. Martin v li c, Aliss Al. Davison h c.

Hams—/(Farmers’ own curing)— One (unsmoked) (4): Mrs H. C. Page 1. ami 2, A. Bennison v h c. Preserves and Pickles, etc. —-.Bottled fruits (4): Miss Naomi Kclma.ii 1 and 2, Mrs H. C. Page v h e. Pickles Mrs H. Q. Page 1, Mrs Iv. Taylor 2 and v h c. Sauces (5): Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2, Miss Naomi Ivelma;n v hi c. Jams (5):. Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2, Miss Naomi Kelmarf v lx c. Fruit jellies (o) : Mrs H. O. Page 1 <and 2, Miss Naomi Kelman v h c. Marmalade (home-mad,>e) (6): M!rs H. C. Page 1,2, and v h c. Wine (home-made) (3); Mrs H, C. Page 3. and 2, Mrs L. Maginness v L c. Home-made floor polisn (4) : Mrs H. 0. Pago 1,2 and v h c. Bread, scones and cakes—Home-made bread (4): Miss Joy Weavers 1, Mrs L. Maginness 2, Mrs L. Maginness v li c, Mrs A. J. Penny li c. Open only to persons who have never won a first prize at any Show (1): Miss Joy Weavers 1. The Canterbury Flour Mills’ special for home-made bread, made with “Supreme” flour (3): Mrs G. Mueklo 1. Home-made wholemeal bread (2): Miss Joy Weavers 1, Mrs H. 0. Page 2. Fruit and Nut Loaf (8): Mrs 11. C. Pago 1,2 and 3, Mrs J#Bennison v li c, Mrs M. D. Daly li c. Wheatmeal scones (7): Mrs 11. C. Page 1, 2 and 3, Mrs -C. Sewell v h c, Mrs L. Maginness li c. Plain scones (12): Mrs H. C. Page 1,2 and 3, 'Mrs L. Magiuness v li c, Mrs'M. D, Daly h c. The Canterbury Flour Mills’ special for home-made scones made with “Supreme” flour (8): Mrs H. C. Page 1. Messrs Buchanan Ltd.’s special for home-made scones made with “Crown” flour (6): Mrs H. (0. Page 1. The Ashburton Electric Power Board’s special for plain scones, baked in an electric oven (open only to persons under 20 years of age) (2): Miss P. Daly 1. Fancy scones (5): Mrs H. C. Page 1, 2 and v li c, Mrs M . I>. Daly h e. Girdle scones (1): Mrs IS. C. Page 1,2 and v h e. Fruit cake (iced) (1): Mrs D. Croft I. Dark (not iced) (2): Mrs H. C. Page 1, Mrs R, J. Martin 2. The Ashburton Electric Power Board’s special for best fruit cake (dark) baked in an electric oven (2): Mrs H. C. Page I. Fruit cake (light) (not iced) (9): Mrs C. Sewell 1, Miss M. Branch 2, Mrs H. C. Page 3 and v h c. Seed cake (0): Mrs H. C. Pago 1 and 2, Mrs O. Sewell v h c. .Chocolate sponge (5): Mrs IT. C. Page ;i and 2, Miss Iv. Johnston' v h c. Passion fruit sponge (2): Mrs IT. C. Page l and 2. Madeira cake (5): (Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2, Mrs R. Bcbbington y lie. Gingerbread cake (4): ]Mrs IT. C. Page I, Mrs G. Nu thrown 2, Mrs J. Bennison v h e. Coffee cake (5) Mrs H. IC. Page I and 2, Mrs D. Croft v h e. Orange cake (3): Mrs R. Bebbington I, Mrs 11. C. Page 2 and v h c. Sponge cake (4): Mrs H. C. Page

1 and v lie, Mrs It. Bebbington 2. Sponge sandwich (jam Idling) (9): Mrs R. Bebbington 1 and 2, Mrs Hi C. Page 3 and v li c. Sponge sandwich (filling other than jam) (0): Mrs R. Bebbington 1 and 2, Mrs H. C. Pago v li c. Sponge roll (6): Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2, Mrs M. D. Daly v h e. Shortbread (9) : Miss jM. Branch 1, Miss Ira Hoatten 2, Mrs H. C. Page 3, 'Miss Ira Hoatten v h c. Oatcake (5): Mrs H. O. Page 1 and 2, Mrs J. Bennison v h c. Pikelets (10): Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2, Miss M. M. Bill 3, Miss Iv. Johnston v h c. Jam tarts (4): Miss M. Fleming 1, Mrs C. Sewell 2, Mrs H. A. Mclnness v h c. Biscuits (4): Mrs H. C. Page 1,2 and vli c. Supper savouries (7): Mrs Iv.’ Taylor 1, Miss' M. Fleming 2, Mrs H. C. Page 3. Sausage rolls (4): Mrs H. A. Mclnness 1, Miss M. Fleming' 2, Mrs H. C. Page v h c. Plum pudding (6): Mrs H. C. Page 1,2 and vh c. Fruit pie (2): Mrs K. Taylor 1 and 2.

Agricultural Produce.

(Judge—Air L. Nash)

Wheat: Solid Straw Tuscan (4): G. J. Suttie 1, Malcolm Bros. 2 and y lie, A. M. Bruce h c. Cross 7 (3): E. Moore .1, G. J. Suttie 2, A. Read v li c. Any other variety (2): 'J'. A. J). Wilson 1, T. A. D. Wilson, 2. Oats: Algerian (3): G. J. Suttie 1, T. Read 3, H. Harper v hc. Cartons (5): Malcolm Bros. 1, T. Read 2, H. Harper y h c, G. .1. Suttie h c. Any other variety (1): G. J. Suttie 1. Ryegrass: Perennial (G): J. R.. Dalton i , T. A. D. Wilson 2, v h c and h c. Italian or Western Wolths (3): J. R . Dalton 1 and y h c, G. J. Suttie 2. Cocksfoot (3): W. Clarke 1, G. J. Suttie 2, T. A. D. Wilson v h c, Red clover, or cow grass (3): T. Smith 1, J. Cairns 2, G. J. Suttie v h c. Clover, white (3): T. Smith 1, H. Harper 2, G. J. Suttie v h c. Partridge peas (5): J. Hill 1, G. J. Suttie 2 and v h c, T. A. D. Wilson h c. Garden peas (3): J. Whearty 1, iG. J. Suttie 2, W. C. Rennie v h c. Blue Lupins (2): D. McSweeney 1, F. Morris 2. Oat-sheaf chaff (1): R,. J. Tarhotton 1. Lucerne hay (4): R. J. Tarbotton 1, W. 0. Rennie 2. Wool. (Judge: Mr H. Silvorwood.) Half bred or Cqrriedale—Ewe (2): P. G. Rickard Land 2. Hogget (2): P. G. Rickard 1 and 2. Crossbred—Ewe (2): H. C. Barton 1 and 2. Hogget (3): F. P. Cookson 1, H. C. Barton 2 and v h c.

Flowers

(Judge: Air iDL H. Leigh)

Collection flowers for table: C’hertsby Women’s Institute 1, Mayfield Women’s Institute 2, Seafieid Womens Division, v hi c. Decorative table (5): Mrs P. G. Stevens 1, Mrs Graham Johns 2, Mrs H. R. Tasker v h c 'and h c. Cut flowers, 6 varieties (2): Mrs M J. Lochhead 1, Mrs Graham Johns 2. Sam)- 1 (oiutdooi-grown shrubs excluded. six varieties, farmers only (3): Mrs M. J. Lochhead 1, Miss M. Butterick2 Mrs H.' Driscoll v h c. Presentation box (7): Mrs Graham Johns 1 and h c, Mrs H. R. Tasker 2 and v h c, Mrs M. J. Lochhead 3. Decorative bowl (6): Mrs H. R. Tasker 1. Decorative vase (7): Miss M. M. Lill 1, Mrs M. J. Lochhead 2, Mrs H. R. Tasker 3. Roses, for decorative effect (2): Mrs Graham Johns 1, M(rs M. J. Lochhead 2. Roses, double, any (variety (5): Mrs M. J. Lochhead 1 and 2, Mrs Gfco. J. Murdoch vb c. Champion rose (3): Mrs P. G. Stevens 1, Mrs M. J. Lochhead 2, Mrs G. J. Murdoch v h e. Violas (4): Mrs H. R. Tasker 1, Mrs Graham Johns 2, Miss Edna Watson v h e, Mrs M. J. Lochhead h c. Slwoet peas (2): Mrs M. J. Lochhead 1, Mrs Graham Johns 2. Pansies (G): Mjrs M. J. Lochhiead 1 and h c, Mrs iP. G. StoVens 2, Miss Ira Hoatten v he. Posy howl (7): Mrs JI. R. Tasker 1, Mrs Graham Johns 2 and h c, Miss W Bruce 3, Mrs M. J. lochhead v h e. Victorian, posy (6): Mrs Graham Johns 1, and v h e, Mrs H. R. Tasker h o„ Anemor.es '(3): Mrs M. J. Lochhead 1 and 2. Iceland poppies (7): Mrs M. J. Lochhead 1 and 2, Mrs P. G. Stevens 3. Mrs Graham Johns v h e Mrs G. J. Murdoch h c. Rauunculas (5): Mrs M. J. Loch lip ad! 1 and v hc, Miss M. M. Lill 2, Mjrs Graham Johns he. Lady’s spray (9): Mrs H. R,. Tasker 1 and 2, Mrs Graham Johns 3, v h c and h c. Gent’s buttonhole (10): Mrs Graham Johns 1,2 and 3, Miss W. Bruce v h e, Mrs H. R. Tasker li c

Art, Needlework and Fanoywork. (Judges—Mrs H. Stringfellow and Miss It. Robins). Coarse- Tatting (1):, J\liss B. Simpson 1. D’oylcy (not crochet) (5) : Mrs C. AY. Thomas 1 and 2, Mrs D.' Ede vhc. Tapestry (not wool (3): Mrs A. M. Carruthers 1, Mrs Leith 2. Prettiest evening bag (7): Miss E. Newton- 1, Miss B. Parker 2, Miss Rae M. Kingan 3 and vhc. Shopping bag (1): Mrs P. J. Andrew 1. Handkerchief sachet (5): Mrs C. AY. Thomas 1 and 2, Mrs i>. Ede v h c ; Mrs C. AV. Thomas h c. Hand-made linen handkerchief (5): Mrs D. Ede 1 and 2, Mrs J. Benuison vhc. Throwover (5): Mrs C. W. Thomas .1, Mrs 11. It. Tasker 2, 'Mrs D. Ede vhc. Embroidered or worked mats for tea waggon (7): Mrs D. Ede 1, Mrs IC. W. Thomas 2, Miss J. Bratley 3, Miss Ilona IG. Gimson v li ( c, Miss B. Simpson h c. Tray cloth, coloured (4): Mrs C. W. Thomas 1, ’Miss E. Trumper 2, Mrs D. Ede v h c. Supper cloth, in colours (8): Mrs D. Ede 1, Miss L. Wilson 2, Miss G. Stephens v h e. Oval embroidered centre (cotton) (4): Mrs D. Ede 1, Miss J. Kingsbury 2, Mrs AV. M. Bruce vhc. Table centre or runner (9): Airs H. It. Tasker 1, Miss J. Kingsbury 2, Miss E. Trumper 3, Miss M. Davison v h c. Embroidered apron (3): Mrs D. Ede 1, Mrs C. AY. Thomas 2. Child’s garment, smocked (4): Airs Knox Cook 1, 0. Ah Dahlberg 2, Miss Mavis Edgar v h c. Coloured duehessc set (6): Airs D. Ede I, Airs O. AV. Thomas v h c. Embroidered silk cosy (2): Airs C. W. Thomas 1 and 2. Felt cosy (2): Mrs O. AY. Thomas 1 and 2. Cushion (most artistic) (3): Airs D. Ede I, Airs P. J. Andrew 2. Quilted cushion (3): Airs P. J. Andrew 1, Airs IT. It. Tasker 2. Needlework picture (C): Airs A. R. AYilliams 1, Airs P. J. Andrew 2, Airs A. Al. Carrul hers v h c. Collection fancy work (4): Airs P. J. Andrew 1 and spec., Mrs A. AI. Carruthers 2, Airs C. AY. Thomas v li e. Any other fancvwork or needlework (3): Airs A. AL Carruthers 1, Airs D. Ede 2. Basket or tray (1): Aliss Jean Pearce 1. Article from sugar bag (undyed) (7): Airs

€. W. Thomas 1 and 2, Mrs D. Ede 3. Article* from 501 b flour bag- (4): Mrs D. Ede 1, Mrs C. W. Thomas 2, Mrs P. J. Andrew vli c. Thrift mat (2): Mrs P. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Wool embroidery (4): Mrs P. J. Andrew 1, Miss I. J. Thomas 2, Mrs K. Hulme y li c. Ladv’s bed sox (4): Mrs ID. Barton 1, Mrs" P. J. Andrew 2, Mrs G. Dolan v h e. Hand-knitted sox (wheeling wool) (1): Mrs E. MacDonald 1 and spec. Same (lingering wool) (10): Mrs E. MacDonald 1, spec, and v h c, Mrs L. Robertson 2, Mrs P. J. Andrew 3. Knitted or crochet slippers (1): Mrs P. J. Andrew 1. Hand-knitted infant’s jacket, bonnet and bootees (7): Miss J. Johnston 1 and spec., Mrs G. El. Moore 2, Miss M. Davison 3, Mrs M. E. tSrnee y h e. Child’s knitted frock (2) : Miss D. Englefield 1, Miss I. Hi Shellock 2. Infant’s knitted vest (2): Mrs M. ID. -Since 1, Miss 'Nancy Bennison 2. Pram or cot cover (1): Miss 1. H. Shellock 1. Knitted shawl (2): Mrs M. E. Smee 1. Knitted bed jacket (10) : Miss Rima Begg 1, Miss Ngairo Weavers 2, Miss Bona G. Gimson 3, Mrs L. Whyte v h e, Miss Joy Lawrie b e. Lady’s jumper or cardigan (40): Miss N. Weavers 1, Miss Nancy Bennison 2 ; Miss J. Ede 3, Miss O. E. Edmonds v h e, Mrs J. E. Jeffs h c. Knitted cardigan or pullover (8): Miss Nancy Bennison 1, Mrs E. MacDonald 2, Miss hi. Davison 3, Mrs L. Whyte vh c. Knitted scarf (2): Miss J. Johnston 1, Miss 1. H. Shellock 2. Knitted wool cosy (3): Miss M. Bratley 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew 2, Mrs A. R. Williams v h c. Crochet wool cosy (2): 'Mrs P. J. Andrew 1, Mrs L. Whyte 2. Crochet woollen cushion (5): Mrs D. dido 1, Mrs H. R. Tasker 2, Miss Nancy Bennison v h c. Tapestry picture, in wool (3) : Miss J . Bratley 1, Mrs P. J. Andrew v h c. Same, in silk (3): Miss B. Parker 1, Mrs A. M. Csrruthers 2. Home-scoured wool (4): Mrs C. Sowell 1, Miss Ethel Martin 2, Mrs R. J. Martin v h c. Plaque in pewter (1): Miss Margaret Carr 1. Pewter (2): Miss Joyce Benley 1, Miss Margaret Carr 2. Marketry (5): Miss T. Nutbrown 1 and v h c, Mrs W. L. Cardwell 2. Useful article made by girl under 16 (2): Miss Muriel Leith 1, Miss V. Lilley 2. Knitted jumper (6): M. Bennett 1, O. Hughes 2, Miss A. Paul yj h c. Knitted scarf, hoy or girl under 16 (2): Georgie Moore ], Miss J. Marsh 2.

Dressmaking and Millinery.

(Judge : Mrs R . Clark)

Dressmaking, light materials (10): T. Swaine and J. Davidson (equal) 1, E. Hawrison and J. Pearce (equal) 3, T. Nutbrown. e. Same, heavy (9): J Pearce and M. Franks (equal) 1, R. Corbitt and T.. Swaine (equal) 3. Child’s fancy frock '(ih'a,nd-made) (7): E. Tilson and J. Goux-die (equals 1, A Lilley and O. Hughes (equal) 3. Embroidery (7): T. Swaine 1, M. Baird 2, M. Mayson 3, M. Johnston y h c. Embroidery, coloured (34): B. Skinner 1, H. Hillyer 2, N. Colgaii 3, D. Deb low v h c. F'ancywork (1G): T. Nxxtbrow'n and N. Gibson (equal) 1, T. Swaine and E'. Cant (equal) 3, B. Riley he. Millinery, first year (9): I. Mavson 1, M. Hydes and N. Lilley (equal) 2, N. White v h c. Millinery, senior (8): O. Hughes 1, M. Franks 2, J. Davidson, and T. Swaine (equal) 3. Cane or Raffia work (6): B. Hansen 1, T. Swaine 2, B. Fungb 3, J. Marsh v lx e.'Set .garments (5): L. Brown, and T. Nutbrown (equal) 1, J. Pearce 3, M. Daly vh c. Overcoat (4): L. Brown and T. Swaiixe (equal) I, M Baird 3, M. Hurley vhi c. Tapestry work (coarse) (9): J. Burrowes and P. Barnes 1, J. Woodside and M. Bennett (kqual) 3. Same (fine) (II): T. Swaine, 1, Ei. Clayton and J. Bland (equal) 2, E. Butler v h c.

County Schools Cookery.

(Judge—Mr S. Madden)

Scones (Technical) (16) :J. Marsh 1, E. Clarke 2, I. Mayson 3, V. McEachen vhc, D. Mcllroy lie. Ashburton Gas Co.’s special for Plain Scones, baked in gas oven —TechCake (Technical) (16): M. Bennett 1, R. Corbitt 2, M. Hydes 3, J. Pearce vlxc, P. Addis h e. Decorated Butter

Sponge (Technical) (13): J. Marsh 1, R. Corbitt 2, T. Nutbrown 3, D. AlcIlroy vh c. Nut or Fruit Loaf (Technical) (10): P. Frisby 1, D. Alcllfoy 2, J. Pearce 3, J. Paterson vh e. Shortbread (Std VI) (16): P. Daly 1, A. Barrett 2, P. Edmonstone 3. Sponge Sandwich (Std VI) (19): E. Watson 1, M. Smith 2, A. Barrett v h c. Scones plain (Std. VI) (26): P. Daly 1, J. Bulmer 2, A. Barrett 3, T. Aliller vhc Sausage rolls;, flaky pastry (Std; V.) (11): A. Bairrett (Borough) 2, N. Baker (Borough) 3, L, B e-unison (Tinwald) v h c, 0. Bryan, (Tinwald) h c. Scones, plain (St. V.) (40): Al. Hampton (Ash. E.) 1, J. Paterson (Ash. Forks) 2, J. AlcCormick fAVesteriield)

3, R. Campbell (Ash. E.) v li c, It-. Norrish (Ash. E.) li c. Shortbread (Std. A 7.) (24): S. Terris (Borough) 1, P. AlcQuilkin (Eiffelton) 2, L. Patterson (Ash. E.) 3, R. Tonks (Allenton) v li c, P. Eaden; (Ash. E.) h c. Sponge sandwich (Std. V.) (13): AI. Kelly (Borough) 1, J. Paterson (Ash. Forks)

2, S. Terris (Borough) 3, K. Cavill (Clouvent) vhc. Technical Classes. AVoodwork First year (22): C. Hughes 1, A. Sutton 2, J. Trudgeon 3. Senior (31): L. Lees 1, J. Glassey 3. High School (10): R. Robinson 1, G. Mowat 2, It. Bonifant 3. Fifth

Standard (19): It. Foster (Ashburton East) 1, J. Morrow (Ashburton Bast) 2, It. Butterick (Wakanui) 3. Sixth Standard (25): K. AYhiting (Alayfield) 1, 0. AlcDowell (Alayfield) 2, C. Oram (Fairton) 3. Aletalwork —* First year (60): C. Hughes 1, A. Gallagher 2, E. Bird h c. Second year (33): A 7. Hunt 1, A. AlcFarlane 2. Senior (15): AV. McKay 1, J. Street 2, E. ICteland h c. Machine drawing, second year (24): G. Sedgwick 1, T. Connelly h c. Same, senior

(7): J. Street 1, AV. McKay 2, E. Cl eland h c. School Note Books. Cookery, Technical (6): J. Paterson 1, AL Bennett 2, P. Frisbv 3. Cookery. Std. VI., County (22): J. Belcher (Eiffelton) 1, B. Scdcole (Borough) 2, N. Shepherti 1 (Borough) 3, T. Aliller (Ash. E.) v h o, Al. O’Grady (AYillowby)

li c. Cookery, Std. A 7 -., County (20): E. Knox (AYill-owby) 1, G. Agnew (Allenton) 2, P. AlcQuilkin (Eiffelton) 3, N. Rickard (Hinds) v h c. Dressmaking, Technical (5): T. Swai.no 1, J. IP e a roe- 2,0. Hughes 3, J. AlcLaughliii v h c, A. Tilley li c. Science, High or Technical (22): A r . Li 1 ley 1, Al. Luscomibe 2, J. Gourdie 3, V. Till by v h c,

D. Bellow h c. Hygiene, High or Technical (11): M. Knox 1, M Kennedy 2 ; P. Frisby 3, J. McLaughlin The Home Management, Technical (9): M. Watsoi-L 1, J. McLaughlin 2, M. Bennett 3, H. Carroll v li c. Drawing and Crafts. Senior A —Stds. 111., and IV . drawing in pastel or pencil (4): S. O’Grady (Willowby) 1, O. Lill (Willowby) 2, M. Lattimore (Willowby) 3. Stds. V. and VI., drawing in pen, or painting in colours (6): J. Vessey (Willowby) 1, M. Gluipman( Willowby) 2, M. Harvey (Willowby) 3. Section B—Stds. 11l and IV., pastel or paint (2): P. Pearce (Willowby 1, C. Lill (Willowby) 2. Stdis. V., and VI., in colours (G): M. O’Gi'ady (Willowby) 1, M. Chapman (Willowiby) 2, M. Mclntosh (Willowby) 3. Stds. V* and VI., handwoi'k, wool, wood, or cane (4): Willowby 1,2, and 3. Handwriting. Secondary, girls (Technical) (17): I. Chapman 1, J. Marsh 2, P. Addis 3, J. McLaughlin vhe, V, Tilley lx e. Standards V. and VI. (9): E. Sedeole (Borough) 1, M. O’Grady (Willowby) 2, J. Vessey (Willowby) 3, M. Sedeole (Borough) v li o. Stds. 111. and IV. (2): ,P. Mackay (Willowby) 1, S'. O’Grady (Willowby) 2. Photography. (Judge: Mr J. E. Daniel). Landscape (2): ID. Bray 1. ' Figure study (1): E. Bray 1. Animal study (5): Miss M. M. Lill 1, E. West 2, E. Bray 3. Farm scene (2): Miss M. Davison 1, E. Bray 2. Typewriting.

File, commercial purposes (14): Ella Clayton 1, Molly Baynes 2, Nancy Annand 3, Valda Stalker y h c, Dorothy Timms li c.