THE BIG JUDGING DAY.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14823, 14 November 1913, Page 12

THE BIG JUDGING DAY.

Mr Arnead McK«l!«r. Sccwt.ry: Mr O. . B. Pembetiea. - ' The luck of the Canterbury A. ami ! P. Association has hold so far with | repard to tbo weather. that important • inrrtor which is «<> osariporatinsty mi- j r»Ttain in New Zealand. On the Wednesday evening, it looked like w-itled-.weather for n. certainty, but ln-ary rain fell in th<- night, and Thurh- : day morning hroki- in anything but a \ promising roanuor, though b«a«tifutly fine later. Early in the small hours the exhibitors of stock and the attendants were on the grounds; all worked with a will to get the pens filled in - nadinoss for thf great day, which was satisfactorily accomplished in good time. The- second day of the Show is eminently a day for the export and the enthusiast; generally speaking the crowd on the grounds hns not degenerated into a crush, aud those who are interested in stock have ample opportunity of inspecTin;; tho exhibits and confabulating with brother experts as to the merits or demerits of individual animals. The resumption at the eleventh hour oi the < ferry service allowed aJI but one of the appointed judges to attend and complete their duties, nnd the only one who was definitely held up was Mr W. 11. Booth, of Carterton, who was to have assisted ,in jndging two or three breeds of cattle. A-great change had como over the scene oi" the business ■exhibits yestwday, and it was very evident that sorno liard work had been put in on Wednesday evening by the .stand attendants. Where a sort of watered"edition of chaos had reigned on the first day, appeared resplendent exhibit*, arranged, with taste and effect. But, of course, the most important fcectioa of the second day's show was tho stock, and a really splendid display was made in practically all sections. Tho huge- space devoted to the sheep was most imposing, and the long rows of pens filled with the elite of the flocks of the South Island were a remarkable, object lesson of the solidity of the - pastoral industry. The draught horse section was as good in _ its way ac tho sheep, and the best-known breeders from many provinces met .in.the. ring for tho coveted honours bestowed . by tho. premier Association ■of tho Island. Tho classes were large in,practically every instance, and the task of tho judges was. no sinecure by any means.. The cattle 'section was also exceedingly good, and it was a healthy sign to sco eorao breeds patronised which have not been remark&blo for popularity in past years. Tho Shorthorns preponderated, as is generally the case at the Metropolitan Show, but there wero representative entries of . Herefords,-Polled Angus,-Red Polls, and while, as usual, the Jerseys and Ayrshire? had big .ring*. A now the Chriatchurch Sbow was tho Guernseys, tho bulk of which wero recent importations of Mr Q. Gould's. • There was plenty of keen competition, ' in the pig section, and it was good to «cc such & number of exhibitors' names ■ on tho list; a one-man show lacks in- _ terest to a certain extent, iowbvor good the quality'of the stuff shown may be, and eoiae healthy rivalry is ahray* to bo.heartily welcomed. j Ixrag before noon tho public began ' to j:-arrive, and the attendance- was a satisfactory ono for a second day, tho staud being well patronised, although j jfc was not quite up to the average of ] - some previous fixtures organised by the Canterbury Agricultural and Pactoral j Association. The competitions held on I the oval, ■ which were rather more elaborate'than'.'usual, were watched; ;' with keen interest by tho visitors, and i the buHock-dnt; a, those real bits "of old Canterbury, -ft'ere greatly appreciated. The business exhibits were well'patronised,'.and the'side shows in full,blast, .... but to-day will bo tho time-when the . j latter will reap their harvest. . I To-day will .be People's Day, anj ; department of tho Show will be i in going order for the delectation of : tutrons. , The blood horses, cobs, and ~. . pbnios, saddle horses, harness horses, and. trotters, with the trados- • men's turnouts, and sheep dogs will be judged, and there will be a wholo host of competitions to amuse the ring- -. ' " sidcrs. ' .. ■ ■.'• , . . . . • . ■■■;.'■'. A RECORI> ATTENDANCE. A record attendance for a Thursday wa? established, £IS9 4s 3d being taken at the tunis-tiles as. against £185 19s on the corresponding day last year. The total amount taken al- , together yesterday by tho Association ,-■ amounted'to £274 Is 9d. as against £268 lie 6d last year. - .■ - SHEEP. It was generally conceded by the sheep-men present that scarcely over nas there been a better all-round display of tho pick of tho flocks of the South Island in the pens. Tho very mild winter .which has been experienced, and the generally excellent f*ason has ensured the sheep being brought oat in splendid condition, a fact in rather 'sharp contrast to last year, when the effects of the few rough months was reflected in tho condition of the wool on a largo proportion of the sheep. Tho merino sheep for the 1913 scouring competition, which had been wintered out on Glenmark, were in satisfactory condition. The Wolseley Cup was awarded to a ram siiown by Mr Chas. Goujtor, of Blenheim, and, this being tbo third time he has won the trophy, it becomes his own property. Mr GonlteY is justly rewarded for his grit in bringing his sheep down this year by dray all. tho way from Blenheim, a feat which, wo believe, has not been equalled in the annals of the society. • Previous winners have been:—l9o2, Mr F. H. Smith; 1803", Mr T. A. Phillips; 1904, Mr C. Goulter; 1005, Ensor Bros.; 1906, Mr C. Goulter; 1907-, Glens of Tekoa Estate; ISOS, Ensor Bros.; 1909, Culverden Estate; 1910, Mr T. A. Phillips; 1011 and 1912, Mr J. Stevenson; 1913, . Mr C Goulter. Thirty-six two-tooths have been en- • tered for tb& 1914 merino scouring competition, the breeders beiuß Messrs W. Macfarlano, A. W. Rutherford, W. W. ■■.■'.•:..■• "'"; Mcß&o, C. H. Ensor, A. AY. l{uther r ford, jun., J. H. Davison. C. Cionlter, and J. Stevenson. The former winners ot the merino :i aeouring competition wore:—l9ol, New

AN EXCELLENT DISPLAY.

Zealand and Australian Land Co. (liakatarauiea Estate); 1902, Chas. Gouhor,Hawkesbury, Blenheim; 1903, Knsor Bros., Mount Grey, Balcairn; IW4. Executors of the late W. Gerard,. Snowden; 1005, Walter Macfarlane, Kaiwara, Culvorden; 190G, Charles Goultor, Hawkesbury, Blenheim; 1907, Kni«or Bros.; 1908. White Rock Estate; IDO'J, Wilson's Trustees (Culvcrden Estate); 1010 and 1011, .las. Stevenson, Fiaxton; and 1012. A. \V. Rutherford, jun.. Brookdale. -Messrs B. Petersen's cup for the best ram entered for th<» 1914 scouring competition was awarded to \V. Macfarlane, Kaiwara. There were fifteen entries for the Corriedale wool and mutton competition for 1914, and the 1913 results have yet to be ascertained. In the halfbred wool and mutton competition for 1914 thero are eighteen entries, and the 1913 results have also to bo obtained. The Association's challenge cup for Corriedales was won by It. A. Chaffey in 1911 and 1012, and the Lister cup by A. W. Rutherford, jun., for the same year. The Association's halfbred cup was won by J. W. Trolove in 1911 and A. W. Rutherford, jun.. in 1912. while 'the halfbred Lister cup went to A. W. Rutherford, jun. FINE COMBING MERINOS. (Judge, Mr J. Bell, Hastings.) There were very fair-sized classes in the division set apart for tine combing merinos, and the sheep were generally of good finality and well brought out. • The classing was not complained of to any extent, as has been the caso at some previous Shows, but, as is usual, I the competition was not particularly I strong. In both the fine an J strong ■ combing merino divisions there were j imps caused by the inability of the ! Hawke's. Bay 'breeder, Mr R. D. D. ' McLean, to get his sheep down on account of the strike, and the absence of the Maraekakaho representatives was rather severely felt, as they can always give a good account of themselves in the Show pens. Tho entries for the last threp Shows were as follow:— 1911 ... ... 43 1912 ... ... 37 1913 ... ... 31 This slight decrease is to be deplored, but it is an undoubted fact that tho ■merino is gradually becoming less and less, ,as the English breeds gain headway. Tho chnmpionfthip for rams went to a finely-wooUod sheep shown by Sir George Clifford, this ram • being the progeny of a ram that was first in the open class at Christchurch about five years ago. The Stoneyhurst sheep also won the open ram award, beating a ram shown by Mr C. 11. Ensor. Sir George was also successful in the fourtoctns. gaining first, second, and reserve championship, the White Rock ram lying third. The ram hoggets wore a better class numerically, and hero a.tain the red and blue cards went to fine rams from Stoneyhurst, Mr Ensor being awarded the v.h.c. and h.c. tickets. In a class for a pair of hoggets, White Rock was to the fore, getting the two premier awards. Mr Jas. Stevenson, who had very hard luck last y.ear with his merinos, was the only exhibitor in the open class for ewes, and scored both the championship and reserve, as well as the fed and blue'cards. Mr C. H. Ensor won welkin ewe hoggets, and also repeated tho performance, in the class for a pen of two ,ewo hoggets. . .■• ;■■•;.■ Hie following Lave been the winner* of the championship in fine oombing merinos einco 1902:— . 1902—Culverden Estate,, ram and ewe. t 1903—Hon* It. Campbell.'and Sons, ■ Tarn and we. 1904—Cnlreidon Estate, ram; Messrs En- j •or Bros., owe. ' • ! . 1905—>lr "Watson Shennan, ram and ewe. I 1906—5Ir'K. M. TiirnbuU,' ram; Messrs Ensor Bros., owe. 1907—Greenhjlle Eetate, Jam; Culverden Estate, ewo. '■ 1903—Mr C. H. Ensor, ram and ewe. 1903—Mr R. D. D. McLean, ram and ewe. 1910—Mr Jae. Stevenson, ram and ewe. 3911—Mr Jaa. Stevenson, ram.and ewe. 1912—Mr C. H. Ensor, ram; M? E. D. D. \ McLean, ewe. . 1913—Sir G«o. Clifford, ram; Mr J. Stevenson, BIYC - STRONG COMBING MERINOS. (Judge, Mr A. Bell, Blenheim.) The thai there is a.slight increase to record in the entries for strong combing merinos is a matter for congratulation, and although the increase is not enormous, it is better than nothing. Last year the division was rather in the nature of a wnlk-over for the Brookdale representatives, but this time competition was a trifle better, and the awards were distributed, although Mr A. W. Rutherford, jun., did very well indeed. Compared with the last two Shows tho entries were as follow: 1911 ... ... 63 1012 ~. ... 45 1913 / 47 Tho ram championship went to a sheep shown by Mr J. Stevenson, bred by the Umngelene Estate, New "South Wales, and the same sheep won in the open class, beating its flock mate, who was brod by Messrs A. and H. L. Austin, New South Wales. The red card for four-tooths and the reserve went to a Urookdale ram bred by Mr A. W. Rutherford, juu., who niso gained n blue card in the class.-A fine big class was the ram hoggets, there being no less than ten entries. After a keen tussle tho red card went to Mr J. Stevenson, who had a good win over the Kaiwara rams, with Brookdale third. Mr Stevenson's ram in this cla-ss gained the special prize civesi by the Christchnrch Sheep Dog Triaj Club. The Glens of Tekoa was credited -.vith tho winner in tho «lass for two ram hoggets, beating the Flaxton representative. Tho open class for ewes was a thoroughly good one, the eleven entries being brought out in good form. Mr A. W. Rutherford jun!, scored most decisively all along tho line, gaining championship and reserve, as well as first, second, and third, a. most creditable performance. The ewe hoggets were another good class, and fiero Mr E. B. Millton'e Birehhill sheep predominated, getting both the premier awards. Mr W. ilacfarlane beat Mr Milium in the class for two ewe hoggets, with an exceedingly promising ewe. The Glenmark Cup for best ewe was won by Mr A. W. Rutherford, jun. The following were tho winners of the strong conibinp championship since 19(32: — jgO2—iirs W. Nicbolls. ram and ewe. 1903-4-5-6—Mr A. W. Rutherford, ram and ewe. 1907 —Mr J. Stevenson, Tarn: Mr A. W. Rutherford, «we. 130g—Mr J. Stevenson, ram; Mr A. W. Butherford, ««fc 1909—Mr J. Stevenson, ram: Mr W. Macfarlr.ne, ewe. R. D. D. McLean, ram: Mr W. • Macfarlaue, ewe. 19X1—Mr A. W. Rutherford, junr., ram; Mr R. 1). D. McLean, ewe. 1912—Mr A. VS. Rutherford, junr'., ram and ewe. . • ■ ' . 1913—Mr J. Stevenson, rani; Mr A. V. Rutherford, juur., ewe. ENGLISH LEICESTERS. (Judges (ram), Mr C. Goulter, Blenheim ; (ewe), slr S. R. Lancaster, Pahnerston North.) Last year there was a bifjj drop in the entries in the popular English Leicester breed, owing to the fact that 1 Mr l> Grant, of Winchester, and Mr C. M. Threlkeld, of Flaxton. found

themselves unable to show for various causes. This year there was an increase, as was only to be expected, but it did not reach the 1911 tally by a good bit. There was perfect unanimity of opinion, however, among sheepmen as to the splendid quality or the sheep shown, and there was a big improvement to be noticed in the wool, which was the weak point last year. The entries for the last three shows in this breed were as follows: — 1011 ... ... 150 1912 101 1913 -. - l^9 Last yea"- the Darfield breeders. Messrs Keid Brothers, won the championship, and this year they repeated the performance, being; very successful in some of the ram classes. In the open class, their ram ''Ringmaster." which wat; third as a four-tooth at Christchurch last year, was awarded the first prize and the championsiup against a moderate competition, Mr E. Kelland's Threlkeld-bred ram being second. The four-tooth class was a particularly fine one, no less than fifteen competing- Messrs Reid Brothers again scored a meritorious win with ''Bushman," who was shown as a shorn rain last year. Bushman was shorn on October 6th. 1912. and he has grown a most remarkable fleece in the thirteen months. He won in his class and also gained the reserve, the same breeders' rams being secondhand third, a spk'ECiri feat, which pained the New Zealand Sbeepbreeder's Association's gold medal. The shorn four-tooth prizes went to the Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes, and his manager, Mr Beadel, is to be congratulated on the great success which Otahuna Leicesters gained at the Show. Twenty ram hoggets were examined in the woolly class, a fine array, and Mr D. Archibald, of Cheviot, got away with the red card and special prize against very strong competition, Messrs R and J. Reid being second Mr C. M. Threlkeld, who is in the lists again, gained the first and second awards ior sliorn ram hoggets in another strong class, and was first for a pen of two ram hoggets. Considerable interest was taken in the open ewe class, and the competition was very keen indeed. The champion turned up in one of the Otahuna representatives, which also won tho class, beating the Lincoln College ewe, which was awarded a blue card. In the four-tooth ewe class, which was a large one, the Hon. It. Heaton Rhodes gained first, second and reeerve, with the redoubtable Northdown breeder. Mr E. Kellatid third. Mr Rhodes repeated his performance in a big ewe iog<*et class, obtaining a first and special, with Mr 1. Andrew second and Reid Brothers third. The shorn ewe hogget prize went to Mr C M. Threlkeld, Mr E. Kclland annexing a blue ticket, while for a pair of ewe hoggets fhe Canterbury Agricultural College came in first, with tho Darfield breeders second. The feature of the English Leicester classes was the great performance of the ewe shown by the Hon R. Heaton Rhodes, who did well to beat such a renowned owe breeder as Mr Kelland. The following woro the winners of the championship in English- Lcicestora since 1902:— * _~,. 1002—Mr F. C. Murray, ram; MwsM Little Bros., owe.- : _ 1903—Mossrs It. and J. Reid, ram; Air K. Kelland, ewe. ' _ , 1904—Mr. W. Nixon, ram; Mr P. C. Threlkeld, ewe. ~ 1905—Messrs R. and J. Reid, ram; Messrs Perry Bros., ewe. 1906—Messrs R. and J. ReW, ram; Mr R. Kclland, owe. .1907—Messrs R. apd J. Reid, ram; Mr Edwin Kelland, ewe. 1908—Mr E. Ruddock, ram; Mr E. Kelland, ewe. 1309—Mr E. Kclland, ram and ewe. 1910—Mr E. Kelland, ram and ewe. 1911—Messrs R. and J. Reid, ram; Mr E. Keliand, ewe. 1912—Mesejfe R. and J. Reid, ram; Mr E. Kclland. ewe. 1913—Meisia R. and J. Reid, ram; Hon. R. 11. Rhodes, ewe. BORDER, LEICESTERS. (Judges (ram), Mr E. Elliott. Hawke's Bay; (ewes), Mr J. J. McCrostie, jun.', "VVaikaia.) Last year's show of Borders was generally thought to be an excellent one in every way, but this year there was not only an improvement in numbers, j but the quality of the sheep was undeniable, and competent judges did not stint their praise of thie popular and aristocratic breed of sheep. The efitries in Border Leicester, as compared with tho last two shows, are as follows:— . ■ 1911 ... .- 130 1912 139 1913 143 The ojpen class for rams brought out a dozen contestants, and tho first prize and the great honour of the championship wont to a ram bred by Mr D. i Archibald, of Cheviot. This ram was «eeond to Mr T. Little's champion in the four-tooth class last year, but came into his own this. The 1913 champion was got by a sheep bred by the Hon. J. D. Ormond, oT Hawke's Bay, and his grandsiro was an imported Hume ram. The second prize in the open class went to a Lincoln College ram, bred by Mr D. Elliott, a- North British flockma«ter. There was excellent competition in the four-tooths, and here again . the Cheviot breeder scored first and reserve, with Mr J. Little, of Mont Serrat, second and third. Only a small class of seven came out in the shorn fourtooths, and here the first award went south, Mr D. Grant's (Timarn) sheep taking the prize, with a Mont Serrat representative second. A splendid class was tho ram hoggets, tho judge having to handle eighteen competitors. South Canterbury again scored handsomely, Mr D. M. Sutherland, of Waimate, who was so. successful at Timaru, gaining red and blue cards, with another Waimate breeder, Mr J. Dowthwaite, second. In a good class of shorn hoggets. Mr Sutherland managed to beat ilr Archibald for first place, though the Cheviot breeder gained second and third with sheep of his own breeding. In the class lor pair of ram hoggets, Mr Sutherland carried all before him, winning the first three prizes against strong competition. _ The same breeder's splendid ewe won in the open class, and secured the blue ribbon, with Mr Dowthwaite second and third awards. The reserve for ewes went to Mr John Little, who put down Mr Sutherland for once, the latter getting blue aud yellow tickets. The class for ewo hoggets was a very large one, and here again Mont Serrat was to the fore, with the two South Canterbury men in second and third positions, Mr "Dowthwaite taking the hitter. The red card for shorn ewe hoggets went to Cheviot, with Mr D. M. Sutherland in the following two places. The class for pair of ewe hoggets was won by Mr J. Dowthwaite. with Mr Sutherland second and Mr Little third. Too much prais" cannot bo given to the Border Leicester class as a whole: the sheep were very even in quality, and their bringing out was first-rate in almost every instance —the Borders may certainly be taken as one of the most attractive divisions in the Show. The following were the winners of the championships in Border Leicester* eince--1902.— 1902—Mr John Little, ram and ewe. 1903-4 —Mr John Little, rsm and ewe>. 1905—Messrs Little Bros., ram: Mr John 190fr-Mr X. M. Orbell, ram; Mr John Little, ewe. • 1907—Mr "W. Grant, ram; Mr -■». M. Orb*H, ewe. 19GS—Mr John Little, ram: Mr J. Dowthwaite, ewo. 1909—Mr W. Grant, ram; Mr T. S. Litt!«, ewe. !3lo—Mr T. S. Little, ram. 1910—Mr T. S. Littie. ram and ewe. 1911—Mr Jas. Ross, ram acu ewo. 1912 —Mr T. S. Little, ram ar.d ewe. 1913—Mr D. Archibald, ram; Mr D. M. Sutherland, ewe. LINCOLN'S. (Judge, Mr C. Bjshell, Blenheim.) There were exactly the same number of Lincolns shown this year as last, but there was some satisfaction in noting a decided improvement in the quality of the sheep shown. The wool

was in distinctly better condition, and no doubt this could be attributed to the better season. Last year the bulk of the awards went to the New Zealand and Australian Land Co., who have always been prominent in tho breed, but'at the 1913 Show the competition was decidedly better, and moro interest was taken in the division. The entries for the last three Shows were as follow: — 1911 ... -. 40 191 L, ... ... 34 ■ 1913 ... ... 34 Three brooders tried conclusions in the lists, and tho judge, had a moderately easy task as compared with that which faced some of the adjudicators. The championship for rams was won by a very fine sheep shown by Mr A. Withell, of Brookside, whose winner was of the 'famous Penrose blood, being bred by Mr W. Perry, of Masterton. The sarno ram won in the open class, which was only a small one, Sir Withell also being tho second prize taker with 8 ram of his own breeding. The Brookside representative got home in the four-tooth class, a good win in a £ood class, and here the Land , Company was second and third. Mr Withell s ram in this class also gained-the reserve championship ticket. Two sheep were shown by the Land Company in tho class for shorn four-tooths and -were awarded red and blue tickets. There were four entries in the ram hogget class, but one of Mr Withell's representatives was absent; nevertheless, the two remaining., which wero both bred by the exhibitor, were considered worthy of a first and second prize. In a similar class for shorn ram hoggets the Land Company were paramount, being the only exhibitors, and the same company won a red card for a pair of ram hoggets. Five nice sheep were forward in the open ewe class, and here the Land Company beat Mr Withell for first prizo and the championship, though the latter breeder gained all the minor awards and the blue ticket. Tho class for ewe hoggets was also a good one; and the Land Company annexed a reserve championship and a highly-commended ticket, the othT awards" being given to the Brooksido breeder. In shorn ewe hoggets the Land Company gained the premier place, with Mr Withell"second, and the former breeders scored with a single entry in tho class for a pair of ewo hoggets. The following were ihe winners of the championships in Linco'.ns eir.ee 1902: — 1902 —N.Z. and Australian Land Company, ram; 3rfr J. S. Holmes, ewe. 1903-4-» : -N'.Z. and Aiietralian Land Company, ram and ewe. 190G—Mr W. P«rrVi ram; N.Z. and Australian Land Company, ewe. 1907—N;Z. and Australian Laud Company, ram and owe. 1308—Mi J. B. Sutton, ram; Hon. J. D. Ormond, ewe. 1903— N.Z. and Australian Land Company (Moeraki), ram and ewe. 1910— yt T w. P«rr7, ram; N.Z. and Australian Land Company, ewe. 1911 —N.Z. and Australian Land Company, ram and ewe. 1912—Mr T. S. Little, ram; U-.Z. and Australian Land Company, ewe. 1913—Mt A. Withell, ram; N.Z. and Australian Land Co., ewe. ROMNEY MAESH. (Judge, Mr h' V. Fulton, Dunedin.) A notable increase has to bo recorded in the entries for the Romney Marsh breed, and there aro signs that before very lons tho popularity with which it is regarded in the North Island, will spread to tho South, for the Homnfty is a sheep with many valuable qualities of wool, carcase, and constitution. Tho entries for the last three Shows were as follow: — j 1911 ... ... 56 ' 1912 ... ... 46 1913 ... ... 70 In the open class for rams, Mr l>. Grant (Timaru) was placed -first, tho ram also being awarded the reservechampionship. The same exhibitor's ram gained the championship in tho four-tooth class, and a blue 'card as well, and was equally successful in the classes for shorn four-tooths and ram hoggets. The latter class was .a particularly good one. and Mr S. Andrew (Kaikourn) got the second and third prizes. Tho shorn hogget prize wont to Mr W. G. Ladbrook, but Mr Andrew won in tho pairs. Mr Ladbrook was very much more successful in the female classes, gaining both championship and reserve- and first and second in tho open ewe class and third in the ewe hoggets. In the latter class the Lincoln College was first, with a home bred bogset of nice quality; and Mr D. Grant (Timaru) second. Shorn hoggets was a good class, and here Mr Ladbrook gained the premier places, Mr S. Andrew scoring in the class for a pair of ewe hoggets. The following were winners of the Romney Mai*h championship* einco 1902: — 1902—Mr J. Reid, iam; Messr» Beiley Bros., ewe. 1903—Messrs Bealey Bros., ram and ewe. 1901 —Mr J. Reid, Tarn; no ewo entries. 1905—Messrs Bealey Bros., xam; Mr J. Reid, owe. 19CG—Mr Et'nest Short, ram and ewe. 1907—Messrs Bea'.ey Bros., ram and cw«. 1903 —Messra Bealey Bros., rain and ewe. 1903— Mr E. Short, ram. and ewe. 1910—Mr W. Perry, iam; lir S. Andrew, ewe. ' 1911—Messrs W. C. "Ladbrook and Son, ram; Mr S. Andrew, ewe. 1912 —Messrs W. C. Ladbrook Mil Son. ram; Lincoln College, ewe. . 1913—Mr D. Grant (Timuru), ram; Mr \Y. G. Ladbrook, ewe. SOUTBDOWNg (Judge: Mr W. Gimblett, Hastings.) There were three new exhibitors, of Southdowns this year, Messrs J. B. Reid (Eldorslie), Geo. Gardner, (Medbury), and Thos. Bowling, (Springfield, Methven). The entries consequently showed an increase, as will be seen from tho total, compared with the two previous Shows. 1911 s ... ••- 6r > 1912 80 1913 ... ..-■ 92 Th» competition, as usual, was very keen, though several of the principal awards went to imported sheep, which were from leading flocks in England. In the class for rams above 28 months', Mr George Gardner gained first and second and the championship and reserve with two exceptionally fine rams, bred by Mr C. It. W. AdeaneThese two rams were considered! the best of their year in. England, and brought the highest prices of any sold. In four-tooth rams, Mr J. B. Reid won with a beautiful quality ram, just out of quarantine, and bred by Mr J. R. West, Stratford-on-Avon: This ram also won the New Zealand Slieep Breeders' Association's (South Island) gold medal for tho best ram in the class from a flock registered in the Association's Flock Boole. Second and third places were gained by Mr G, E. Rhodes with rams by the imported eire St. Albans, -vrho was also the siro of a number of Mr Rhodes's other prizewinners. Mr Rhodes was successful in four-tooth shorn rams, and Mr H. A. Knight wns second, and the former also scored first and second in twotooths, and his winning ram also took the Southdown Society of England's silver cup for the best ram by an imported iam. Previous winners of the cup were:— 1907, H. A. Knight; 1908. Oanterburr Agricultural College; 1909. G. E. Rhodes; 1910, not awarded; 1911, Johns Bros., 1915, G. E. Rhodes. Mr Rhodes having now won the cup three times, it becomes his property. The third place and minor awards went to Canterbury Agricultural College in the hogget class. Messrs Johns Bros, were su««essful in the shorn two-tooth class, gaining first and second awards, Mr Rhodes being third and v.h.c. In pair of rams. Mwssrs Johns Bros, met with the same succe-ss. A special prize for a two-tooth ram that had not been housed, clothed, clipped, or shorn in any way wont to Canterbury Agricultural College. Mr Rhodes showed the champicn ewe in the class for ewe above 16 months with lamb, and the College owred tho second prize-taker and reserve ckimnion, and was also third and v.h.c. The College was to the fore in two-t-ooth ewes, Mr Rhodes being second, nnu Messrs' Johns Bros, third. In shorn ewe hoggets, the College was first

airl second, and Messrs Johns Bros, again third. The latter were, however, •successful in pair of two-tooth ewes, tho College being second. Th© following were tbe winner* oi championships in «Southdowßß eince 1902:— 1902-Mr J. John*, ram; Mr H. Overton, "IM3-Slr Johns'. Trustees, ram; Mr J. Deans's Trustees, ewe. 1904—Mr Geo. E. Rhodee, ra:n; Canterbury Agricultural College, ewe. 1905— Mr Johns's Trustees, ram and ewe 1906—Messrs Nelson Bros., ram and ewe. 1907—Mr Johns'e Trustees, ram; Canterburr Agricultural College, ewe. ig(Xs_Canterbury Agricultural College, rtm; Mr Gco. E. Rhodes, ewe. 1309 Canterbury Agricultural College, ram; Mr Goo. E. Rhodes, we. 1310 Trustees late J as. Johns, ram; Mr G. E. Khcd<?*, ewe. 1911 —Johns Bro*., ram and ewe. 1012—Lincoln College, ram; G. E. Rhodes, 1913—Mr G«o. Gardner, ram; Mr G«o. E. Rhode*, owe. SHROPSHIRES. (Judge: Mr P. Mulholland, Darfield). There was a small increase in Shropshire?, though 11 entries made by Mr iH. l>. Vavasour, of Blenheim, were unsible to be brought down in consequence of the strike. The total entries for the past three years wore as follow:—-----1911 ... ••• <> 7 1912 ... .-. 80 1913 83 Competition was mainly between Sir Geo. Clifford, ' Messrs L. AYhito and Rupert Parry, and Canterbury Agricultural College. The latter, whoso sheep as usual were brought out nicely, were not as successful as they used to be some years ago. as they are not now kept up to tho size demanded by modern fashion. 3lr "White's sheep were again shown in fine form, and uot only won both championships and reserves, but scored the bull* of the prizes. Ho also won the Now Zealand Sheep Breeders' Association's (South Island) gold medal for the best four-tooth ram from a flock registered in tho Association's flock book. Sir Geo. Clifford's sheep showed up best out of the wool, tho Stonyhurst flock representatives being first and second in the fourtooth and two-tooth classes' of shorn rams. Several minor awards were also gained in rains, second and third in shorn and two-tooth ewes, and a second in pair of two-tooths. Canterbury Agricultural College and Mr Rupert Parry gained several commended tickets. The following were winners of the championships in Shropshires since 1902: — 1002—Mr R. Parry, ram; Mr J. John*, ewe. 1903-4—Mr R. Parry, ram; Mr J, Johns'e Trustees, ewe. 1903—Mr B. Seth-Smitli, ram; Mr J. Johns'e Trustee-?, ewe. 1906—Mr R. Parry, ram; Mr J. Johns'a Trustees, ewe. ISO"—Mr Leonard "White, ram and ewe. 190S-Master L. W. and Mies J. E. Stonry, ram and. ewe. 1909-1910—Mr Leonard' Whito, rain and ewe. 1911—Mr Leonard White, ram; Messrs Johns Bros., ewe. 1913—Mr Leonard White, ram; Mr H. D. Vavasour, ewe. 1013—Mr Leonard White, ram and owe. ryklands. (Judge:'Mr Donald Grant, Winchester). No further progress has been made by the Ryeland bred as a show sheep, though it is still meeting with fair success in the production of fat lambs. There were only twelve entries, tho same number as last year, but all from one breeder, Mr Isaac Andrew, who gained -full awards for a very good lot of cheep. OOIIRIEDALES: (Judges: (Hams) Mr A. Wild, Blenheim ; (Ewes) Mr D. J. Ross, Hillgrove, '■ Otago). • ■ I There was a slight falling off in tho entries of Corriedalos as the following figures show: ...•'. 1911 134 ! 1912 ... .:. 152 1913 ... ... 144 As usual there was strong competition among leading breeders, among whom was the New Zealand and Australian Land Company (Moeraki Estate), ✓but the company did not get as well into the prize list as usual. The judges took their line through Mr Leonard White's sheep, and the Rakaia breeder scored a signal success, gaining both championships and reserves, as "well as ihe bulk of tho chief class prizes. A gold medal given by the New Zealand Sheep Breeders' Association (South Island) for the most useful ram (Corrie- • dales and halfbred rams competing together) for improving the halfbred and Corriedale breeds, was also won by Mr White with a four-tooth ram that was reserve champion. Other exhibitors who were most euccessf ul were Mr John Stringfellow, who was first and second in two-£ooth rams; the New Zealand and Australian Land Company second in aged eyres and four-tooth ewes with lambs, and Mr C. H. Ensor, who was second and third in two-tooth ewes, and third in shorn two-tooths and pair of two two-tooth ewes. The following were the winners of the championships in Corriedales since 1903: — 1903—Mr G. D. Greenwood, ram; Mr James Stringfellow, ewe. 1901—Mr Jamea Stringfellow, ram end ew«. 1905—Mr Jae. Little, ram and ewe. 1906—Xew Zealand end Australian Land j Company, ram and «we. 1007 —Executors of tho late Mr Jae. Stringfellow, ram and ewe. 190S —Now Zealand and Australian Land Company, ram; Mr Geo. Stringfellow, cw«. 1309 —Mr J. Stringfellow, ram and ewe. 1910— Xew Zealand and Australian Land Company, ram and ewe. 1911 —Mr C. H. Ensor, ram and ew«. 1912—Mr Leonard White, ram; New Zealand and Australian Land Co., ewe. 1913 Mr Leonard White, ram and ewe. HALFBREDS. (Judge, Mr A. J. Murray, Kaikoura). There was also a falling off in the numbers of halfbreds entered, the figures for three, years being as follow :— 1911 ... ... 60 1912 ... ... 03 1913 ... ... 52 Though there were some very fine sheep penned , , the Show on the whole was scarcely as good as in some former years. Mr" Leonard White's sheep practically swept the board, taking both championships and reserves, and all tho first and second prizes, as well as a number of commended tickets. Tho only other exhibitors to receive notice from the judge were Sir Geo. Clifford and Mr A. W. Rutherford, juur., who gained one or two commended awards. The following were the winners of championships in Halfbreds eince 1906:— 190S —Sir Gcorpe Clifford, ram; Mr John Little, eyre. 1907—Six George Clifford, ram; Culverden Eetate, ewe. 1903-ISo3—Sir Geerg* Clifford, ram and ewo. 1910— Sir George Clifford, rain; Mr Douglas McLean, cw*. 1911—Mr L. White, ram; Sir George Clifford, ewe. • |. 1912—Mr L. White, ram; Mr A. W. Rutherford, junr., ewe. 1913—Mr L. White, rani aad ewe. FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS. (Judge, Mr A. Webb, Christchurch). There was a splendid show of fat sheep, the quality being remarkably even, and as the judge remarked, there was scarcely a pen that did not deserve a commended award. Mr Fred Bull won first and second , in the uurebred Down wether classes with Shropshires. Messrs McClellend Bros. (Kimberley) were, however, £ne most successful exhibitors tbrougiout the section, being first in merino wethers, three classes of short-woolled sheep, long-wool wethers over 16 months, and first and second in crossbred freezing wethers, not over 1301b live weight. In two-tooth longwool wethers, and in two classes of Corriedale or halfbred wethers, Mr W. J.. Clinton was first. Mr Geo. E, Rhodes won in crossbred

freezing wethers not over 1401b live weisht. ~ There was also an execollent collection of lambs, though larger entries might have been expected in such a season as the present. The lambs were well-grown and in cscellcut coutntion,. and in the freezing classes several pens were passed as being over-weignt. ■ Messrs McClelland Bros, and J. Stapleton were first in the open classes. I'or j : the Canterbury Frozen "Meat Company s - special prizes" for fat lambs, Mr Jas. j Brooks was first and Mr John Grur": \ second, each with Southdown crosses; I and Mr L. C. Gardiner's special prizes j went to Messrs McClelland Bros, and j J. Stapleton. > CATTLE. J There vras a larger entry of cattle j than usual. The catalogue- included 235 exhibit*, viz.. Shorthorns 98, Aberdeen Angus and Red Polled 20, Jersey and Guernsey 49, Ayrshire 40, Hoi- J steins and Devons 16, and fat cattle | 16. Tlio record entry in this section ■ was in 1906, when 330 cattle exhibits • came forward. Other years in which j thero was a higher return than the average were: 1595. 219: 1904, 200: 1905, 212; 1910, 207; and last year, j 208. At the. beginning of the Show, j in the 'sixties, the average was be- j tween 40 and 60, at which date the j leading milking breed was classed j under the old name of Durham tittle, t instead of Shorthorns. Owing to a j favourable season, all the exhibits this j year wero in splendid condition, and j the display was a fully representative i ono from all the prominent herds. j SHORTHORNS. (Judges. Messrs R. Hay, Christchurch, and J. M. Baxter, Pukekohe.) A year before the sovereignty of tho Dominion was declared, and ere the j Hag was hoisted at Akaroa, the barque j Eleanor, Captain W. B. Rhodes, landed there a herd of cattle bivd by Mr Peter McQueen, of Hunter's river. New South Wales. Several were purebred, and all gained a reputation for milking qualities from Messrs R. H. and G. lihodes, E. and J. Hay, — Sinclair, and others whoso farms they remained on for some years. Four years later Messrs W. and J. Deans, of Riccarton, obtained a consignment of breeding Shorthorns from Australia, and a little later* Messrs Greenwood Brothers established a herd at Motunau. It is generally conceded that Mr J. S. Caverhijl, whose bull ltegicido head , : the prize list of the Agricultural and Pastoral Society's was the first breeder to establish a purebred strain, and before its dispersal his was the largest herd held by one owner. The examnlos on the ground" this year went far to show that our local breeders are alert to tho maintenance of the reputation of "tho red, wliii-e, and roan." Compared with former Shows tho quality was very good, nnd numerically tho reputation of tho sections "was maintained. Thero were seven in the class for bulls of any ago, four of which had been on the Show Ground previously, including tho prize medallists of last year and the year before. The coveted championship ribbon, which carried with it other honours, including the Deans' Memorial Shield, went to tho Canterbury Agricultural College's Broadhook's Stamp. He is rising four years old, and was bred by the Hon. F. Wrench, Dublin. He is smaller in build than some of his rivals, aud his over-fat condition and weakness in conformity did not make him a favourite with most breeders and critics. The second prize-taker was Air J. A. Scott's Duke of Hamilton, bred by Mr W. B. Cunningham, a level animal with a rich coat and characteristic points. Mr A. Chamberlain's Monarch, who took third ticket, is very good in front, and has plenty ot strong constitution in evidence. Tho Riccarton Estate's Riccarton. Duke j of Kirkstyle, nine years old,who had the | reputation of being reserve champion four years ago, was very highly commended. Tue same exhibitor, with Riccarton Blitho 3rd, did not keep up the reputation which he gained in the ring as a youngster. Mr C. M. Threl- . keld's Inglcwood Biancho's Hero, and Mr W. H. Wright's Sunnyside .Lord Darlington, were also shown. In three-year-olds .Mr Chamberlains Charming Count 23rd, with a reputation as a yearling and two-year-old, was firet and Charming Count 21st came second, Mr W. Scoon's Red Pride being third. In two-year-olds, Canterbury Agricultural College scored first, nnd got tho reserve champion ticket with Lincoln Shamrock, a very promising bull. Mr W. B. Cunningham's Orphan Clansman, which is a very finelooking bull, bred by the Hon. F. Wrench, of Dublin, was placed second, to the disappointment of many of the onlookers. 'Messrs G. Baxter's Moville's Hero, and Mr Chamberlain's Monarch 3rd, and Riccarton Estato's Blithe 7th were also in the ring. Tho show of nineteen yearling bulls was ono of tho day's features, the stylish Riccarton Florist 12th taking the first honours, Mr Chamberlain's Charming Prince a good second, and Hiccarton Cantator third. The commended tickets were taken by Mr W. Scoon's Bellgrove Pride v.h.c., Canterbury Agricultural College Lincoln's Lustre h.c, and Mr Chamberlain's Charming Prince c. Eighteen bull calves were entered, two of which failed to arrive i Here. Mr Cunningham's very taking bull Westburn Marquis of Bute was an easy first. Mr F. Frampton's Blandville Roan Prince second, and Mr D._u. Wright's, by White King, third. The v h.c. ticket went to Mr Frampton s Baron's Pride 2nd by Lincoln Baron. Tho following were the -winners of the chanipiomOiip lor Shorthorn bulls eince 190"—Mr A. Chamberlain** Duko of "Rothesay calved September, 1635, Ulithe Duke VII.— 2ud, bred by iir J. Cunning--1903 Jlr E. Ruddock's Rusyeli'a Hero, calved July, 1699, Russtll'a Blithe Summer Rose, bred by Mr H. Hight. _ igO4 Mr J K. Davenport's Sir Oawnld, calved October 17th, 1301, Beauty's Pride— Kingscote—Kcdroso 3rd. 19C3 —Mr J. E. Davenport's Ambush, imported, calved September 23rd, 1903, Diamond King—Bridhngton Queen 2nd. 1306—Mount Herbert Estate, Ciifton Coronation, calved September 21st, 1901, Clinker —Folly, bred by Sir A. J. Simpson, Victoria. 1207 — Canterbury 'Agricultural ' Co!ic~e, TEiby of Beaulicu, calved October 15th, 1002, Riby Duke of Derrinrut —Lady Rothetay's Sweetheart 3rd, bred by iiessra McHardy Bros. 1908—ilr Arthur Chamberlain's Charmin? Count, imported, calved April 25th, ISOS, Royal Lancaster—Charming Countess, bred by Mr E. Eckroyd, England. 1909—Mr Chamberlain's Charming Count. 1910—Mr D. G. Writrhf* Whiio King, calved April 14th, W0?, by Woolmcr'f King (imp.)— Dolly Pannett. (bred by exhibitor). 1911 —Mr A. Chamberlain's Monarch, calved Srd June, 1903, by Ambush (imp.)— Victoria (bred by exhibitor). 1912—'Canterbury Agricultural College's Brocdhook'a Stamp, calved May SSth, 1910 {imp.), by Special Stamp— Brondhcok's Beauty. 1913—Canterbury Agricultural College's Broadhook'e Stamp. Bred by the Hon F Wrench, Dublin. In tfco female stock competition was very keen. In a class of cows and heifers of any age, in milk or to calve within six months, Mr C. M. Threlkeldte Inglewood Pink, the gold medal winner of last year, -was not to be denied her claim for it a second time Tho cow, as stated on a former occasion, has all tho milking points, and maintained a high reputation for the herd. Canterbury Agricultural College, with 'Lincoln Moffat 4th. reserved for last year s championship, came into the same place again, as well as taking tho second pnzs. The third was Mr F. Frampton's Queen of Rosedale 3rd, a very good stamp of the dairy type. Tho other tickets were awarded r to Il:V----onrton Lstate s Duchess of Brunswick 33th, which camo third in her cla<* two years aso, v.h.c, and Flower of Brunswick 38th h.c., which place she held at tho last Show. Messrs Threlkeld, Cun-

ninsham, and Chamberlain also ex- .1 hibitcU tows, which made up a very 1 tine ring indeed. Out of four P three-year-old heifers, Messrs Hight 1 Bros.' Countess of Darlington gained v first, and .Mr Threlkeld's ingle- < wood Daisy 40i.1i second, both being in I c very nice condition. The two-year-old heifers, numbering seven, were* led by Itiecarton Estate's Blitho 39th, by Earl Summerton, and Queen of Canterbury, by Brigstock Victor. Canterbury College's Lincoln Moffat 11th beinj; awarded third. The manner in "which all the heifers were presented did inlinit<» credit to the exhibitors. The quartet of yearling heifers included Kiccarton Estate's Flower of Brunswick 56th and Mr Thrclkold's Inplowood Blanche's Favourite 2nd placed in that order for the prizes. Tho heifer class prize went to Lincoln Princess 3rd. and the second to luplewood Cowslip in a class of four. The following woro the Triniwne of tbe claa-j'.p!oaship3 for Shorthorn cows einc« 1902: — 1502—Mr A. Chsrabcrlain* Tu'.ip sth, ca!vcd October. ISOT, T)uie of Rotheeiy— Tuiip 4th ibrod by exhibitor). 1903—Mr H. nijrht'« BrnnsvHck. Duke—MavflowßT, -bred by Air C Wilis. lTrtM—Mr P. C. Thrclkeld's Pink sth, Kiagr of tho Roses—Pink. 1005—Mr W B. Cunningham s Qu«n of May 23th. Lord Ku*s«l 9th—Queea of May 13tU. 190 C—Mount Herbert Estate , ! Durhwu of Ox:"ord 14th. calved 28th October. 1901. Red Dv.kc —Duchess Oxford 12th, bred »t Mount Herbert. IDo7—Johns' Trustees' Dncheee of Devondale 3rd. cah-cd Sth December. 13: M. Boanlicu "DuV-c—Duchess of Devondale, bred by exhibitors. 1903—Canterbury Agricultural Ool'.ese liinco!n, Mi'.dred 4th. calved lGth Aufrust. IDOS. Riby of Bcaultcu—Lincoln Mildred 2nd, bred I)V exhibitors. "l3o3—Mr Arthur Chamberlain's Selaey 3rd. ape not stated. Duke of York—Sclsfy 2nd, bred by exhibitor. 1910—Canterbury Agricultural College, LmcAln, Mildred 4'.h, calved 10th Anmist, 1008, R : .hv of Benu'icu—Lincoln's Mildred 2nd, bred by exhibitors. 1911—Canterbury Agricultural College Lincoln, Mrffatt 4th, by Kiby of oieauliou—Lincoln Mcffatt 2 (bred by exhibitors). 1912—Mr C. M. Threlkeld's ImjWood Pink, by Insrlewccd, Pink's Earl 2cd. dani Injjlewood Pink 4th, by Earl of Egrccnt (bred by exhibitor). 1912—Mr ThrelkeM's InjrWood. Pink. There was an attractive class of six exhibits of bulls witi> three of their piogenv. Here tticcarton Estate, with ificcarton Duke of Kirkstyle was enabled to beat Canterbury Agricultural College's Broadhook's Stamp. Messrs Threlkeld. J. A. Scott, and A. Chamberlain's names were also in tho list. In the class for cow with two of her progeny, however, the Agricultural College held a mortgage on the first and second prizes with Lincoln Moffat 2nd and Lincoln Moffat 4th. Mr Threlkeld pained tho award for two yearling heifers, and the Agricultural College second, both exhibits possessing great merit. "In the milking section for Shorthorns thirty-seven entries had been made, of which about five did not exhibit. Here the judges had a good deal of difficulty, but ultimately Mr D. G. Wright's two. a light roan and a white bull, by White were placed first and second, tho Agricultural Collogo, with Lincoln's Lustre, third. Eight entered for cow or heifer to bo judged for breeding and milking qualities, and Riccarton Estate's Queen of Canterbury 29th was first, Messrs Hight Bros.' Countess of Darlington second, and Mr A. Chamberlain's Princess third. Mr Chamberlain gamed the first and second in three-year-old heifers in this section with Victoria Bth and Snowdrop sth respectively. HERErTORDS. (Judges, Messrs Hay and Baxter.) 1 Two very fine heifers were shown by Mr D. D. Macfarlane, of Lyndon, which were presented in, the pink of condition, and • were prizo-ticketed, Lyndon Amethyst being first. ABERDEEN ANGUS. (Judges, Messrs Hay and Baxter.) The splendid condition of three Aberdeen Angus bulls shown . by Mr John Douglas's Trustees were the admiration of all who visited tho stalls. They .were most favourably commented upon by the judges, and.prize tickets were awarded. RED POLLS. • (Judges, Messrs D. Sinclair (Templeton), and P. Ireland (Goodwood, Otago). The Hon. R. H. Rhodes contributed to the attraction of the Show with his handsome Red Polls, which were one of its features. In the class for bulls, three, including The Prawn, were recipients of prizes. In tho yearling bulls the imported ' Cubata was adjudged first prize winner. In the cows and heifers the chief award went to Daisy Girl 3rd. In the venrling heifers Daisy by The Prawn was first, with Winsome 10th second. JERSEYS. (Judge, Mr R. F. Cornwall, N<rvr Plymouth.) The dislocation 'in shipping prevented this judge arriving early and the judgng was delayed in this section, and not finished till 4 p.m. There was a very superior display, as Mr Cornwall stated. •Hβ gathered subsequently that many oi tho exhibits were from one herd, but it had greatly improved since he last judged at the Show, about three years ago. It may be said that the exhibitor referred to, Mr H E. B. Watson, gained both 0 the gold medals with the bull Lord Twylish, and the cow Twylish's Solid Gold, also the reserved championship for cows and heifers." Mr W. H. Weir's Meadow Brook Nobility, brad by Mr Watson, gained the reserved championship in bulls. Mr Watson 6 "rcat successes were in yearling bulls, trows, and heifers any ago, 3-year-old, 2-year-old, and yearling heifers, cow with progeny, and pairs of yearling heifers. Mr W. H. Weir was first for yearling bull, with Rosolla for cows and heifers,/ and with Knight's Ilosella m 2-year-old heifers. Mr J. Fleming's Hope well was second in bulls of any ago Mr F. E. Hellyer was third in that class Mr M. Davidson second for yearling bulls, and Mr C. E. Harris second in two-year-old heifers. The followriiß were the winner* of championships in Jersey bulls sinoo 1904: — 1901— G. Gould's Siegod. 1905— H. E. Peryraau'a Sungod, called beptember, 1903. by K.C.B. (imp.), dftm Sunflower, bred by Air G. Gould. ISCG—C. Christie's I'ie'.d Harrhal. 130"—II. E. IS. Y/atfcon's Gold Duet. 1908— F. E. Helijer'e Silver Kingr. 1909— H. E. B. Watson's Brighton Twylish. 1910— U. E. B. Watson's Brighton Twyljah. 1911— H. E. ii. AYatfon's .Brighton Twylieh. , 1912— H. E. B. "Watson's Gcddinjjion Blue Bei!. 1913—11. E. B. Watson'e Lord TwyJjsh. Tho following were the winners of the chimpionskip for Jersey cows or heifers sinco 1904: — 190-I— G. Gould's Sunflower 3rd. 1905— H. E. B. Watson's Sunflower 3rd, calved 1897, bred by Mr O. Gould. 190G C. Christiojs Miss Laura 6th. 1907 H. E. B. Watson's Victoria sth. 1303 H. E, B. Watson's Queen of Flowers. 1009— H. E. H- Watson'e Sunflower 4th. 1910 H. E. B. Wat=on'a Victoria 6th. 1911-12 H. E. B. Watson'e Victoria sth. 1913— H. E. B. Wateon'e IVy-ish's Solid Gold. GUERNSEYS. (Judge, Mr It. F. Cornwall, New Plymouth.) The recent importations of Messrs Geo Gould and H. S. S. Kylo formed a subject of much interest to the breeders favouring the Channel Islands breeds Like tno Jerseys tho Guernsey cattlo are of a distinct typo, their ii<4 t yellow and whito form a contrast tothe more sombre huo of the Jerseys. Their docility seems to ho remarkable, and from all accounts they are very profitable cattle for dairy fanners tyncamcre Goldseeker. the principal bull shown was bred by Mr F l'ratt-Barlow, Sussex, reccved a deserved first prize. The young bull, Flora's Sequel, bred by Mr Gould m first in competition with Mr H. t>. t>. Kyle's Marechal XeiL vrhich was

1 ' V -S —— . X t awarded second. In cows and htilin Mr Gould's Kayo's Olive 6th, breSW Sir E. A. Ilambro, of Kent; and Yak Flora Gtu. bred by .Mr F. Pratt-B«Josr--c.-*----were prize winners in the order gitefilt j Olivo of Avonbank, bred by Mr I name first in competition in younj* fors, wiili Mr Kyle's •jrim, bred by tho exhibitor.. Tlwre'ieai Jj'if qiiito a concourse around the ring "J&& the thno of judging, in spit* of county !¥ attactions at the jumping ovonte. •' ; ';'.£: AYRSHIRE?. ; ; -? (Judges: Messrs l>. Sinclair, and V. Ireland, Goodwood, Otago); ;-•: Tho Ayrshire brood has been steaditjr'jVI maintained by some, of tho most eoa-'W-jdstent brooders who are to be lftee'r]--with in tho South bland, and some eftho herds havo been so much impxoV&l that in tho past ten or fifteen years tiwij quality of the stock has shown a decided ? advance. The entry in tho> show «ngx< was larger than last yoar, and judges expressed themselves tneeK ■•: pleased with tho quality of tho exhibitj. 'f There were- six entries in the claw bulls of any ago, and the fifrf ptiiai' and sold medal went to Mr J. Fre»\iA General of Herbert, bred by oxafltftttjC a. brown and white of excellent Mr J. Parlane's Fair Lad of ow«is; Bank was second and reserved pion. In thus class of six the judgbiX had to ask for a referoo, in Mr 3,|' J Uaimr.elt, of Oamaru. The CompUm«j.:V; vary card went to Mr A. Jimmy v.b.e, .Mr W. J. J«nkius'a VwgiK- • Admiral h.c, and Mr Parlane's McGregor of Gowan Bank c For tirfrl year-old bulls, Mr Jenkins's Jipetfc^. i called for special *adi-; was put first, with ilr Frew's Johijigii • Kroon second, Mrs A. C. Read's edtSJ^jS ■ very highly commended. Iα juxtafe:;? . bulls, Mr Parian© was first and..wboaWS , witii liis veiy fino stock, Mr W.-Jt^| r - kins being commended. For cowa.tnd;; heifers, Mr Parlano's three exhibit^?■'* ! led by Ihichess of Haydowns, wwb.-iwi^' to bt* denied, Mr Jenkins being <fcryCv I highly commanded. Mr Parian* , ! :^j» & f J of any age, in milk, Bonnie 31«jr•■*#$; s Gowan bank was first and reserved/foej; : tho championship, and Annio of. Goiwi»-;? Bank was .second. Mr A. ; three-year-old heifers, obtained tbo gdfts> modal* and first for Bessie, of Towftl^^-t Mr Parlano's Daphne and Gladts'Srit >z \ being also ticketed. For ivo-year-tIJS lioifers, Gillies and Jenkins #4fi^; successful prize-takers, and for , milk or calf, Mr Parlane held his , Tho yearlinij heifer priite- went to : . Jenkins's exhibit, Mr Parlano eejjoft|& f - s Mr Frew third and vory highly i mended. For cow and progeny and pins! .of yearling heifers, the Gowanwuilt 1 | " stock woro first. ■• _. ■^•^ \ The following were ti» winnm ©f,!ilji§" ' champioaship in Ayrshire bulls since lilHt*?si 1002—Sunnyaide Mental Hospital," l?rfiw|? - Chiiriie, by Prince of Ingl«wood—Sacclmnwt : , 1 1003— W. Cowan, Cock-iv-Bendi, ,-i-,s&Ji'-$. t Robert 2nd—Sprishtly, by King Robert liL;;''i j 19M-5-C—Sunnysido Mental Hoepital, it*j-0 guis of Ingltjwood, Baron of Ajrr-rMraeti,|| • by Ma'rquig of Ayrshire Park. " . ip!s • 1907—Dr. Lcvinge, Style of Ingl«*oo4,r£ 1 Brownhouao's Prince John—Meadow -Qa^a,f; - bred by Mr W. Rinkin. '. ', ] vi& 1808—Dr. Lovinpc, Lech ctWAJ " 19th November, 19W. Marquis of InflewftiJj—Sc a Bcautv, bred by Sunnyeide Mental Hajtff&f I 100'3i-John Parlane, Captain, ealvod Stotf f October, 1900, Victory—Ad* 2nd, bwd hfWfr s Win. Cowan. - • .■.«£s£ a 1910—Arch. McLscbisn'e Marquu ...>4fto Xothcrcriis. calved October 20th, 1966, £&$ fast of Netnercrtiff—Daisy AU»a, bred By-;#fe. ? bibitor. • ' ' " : ' '• ;; "-«l v 10H—John Parlane , * B«urtyV B««t, .to;t a Ailsa Craig—Beauty 3rd ot Chotnol* (bwd Iftij Sunnys-de Mental Hospital). . - . 1012—John Parlane'*, calved Orfober.'.lWw(bred by H. B. Slack). : ;^P 1913—James Prcw'* Goneral «!.Her'bel.;^ • The following were tie winner* of-.life ■ championship for AyreMr* cow«.«>r BeUeirJ '- since 190*:— ■ ' if 1002—April Flower Bth of Chetool*. Prtttf»i I, of Wales—April Flower 6th. ■ 2.M 1903-4—Mr W. Cowan's Ad» 2nd, Sifi Rogci—Ada let, by John Gilpm. M--1905—Mr W. Cowon'e Cherry, King BobtM. . 2nd—Ada 2nd. v 3 : M 1906—Mr •W- Cowau'e Milkmaid,; XiaJJ c Robert 2nd—Jewimin*. ri»> yx^ r 1907—Dr. Lownge'e Fiwcinatwß*;;,Pnje»>: I Charlie— Fascination. -. : 'i"i^'J"r-'^ W. Cowan* Linde,-King B«wt%; 4 190 D—Mr John Parlftne'e Fair -K^-;(^i John Parlnne'e DudiM* 2aJ.* 'fe H9ll-Mr John Parlane's Bonnie MKJ^|i • Gowan Bank. ' ' ■ . r" ._. -„}s& 1912—Mr John Parlane'» Bright, SmiEt^fe >- Gowan Bank. • - .'.. ," S'Sjfe I, 1913—Mr A. Gillies'B Be«i« of TownteAp. d HOLSTEIN FMESIANS^<i| s (Judge: Mr R. F. C6rnw,all,-Xe«||; >i - ■ Plymouth). . ■\":4£xisg *j Some years ago, from L6ngbeacli,..i||i s lato Mr'joha Urigg cxluoilted ftVnM^fi c her of tho Holsteih cattle at thb Sk^ fc and this j-ear Mr Grigg's son bad »w| 'f entries in cows and heiters, whUCeujelf 1 exhibitors also came forward u;MeK& y T. H. Overton, A. F. Stocker. B; ,V«$ l s c and J. O. Coop. Six balls oranjiysJi entered tho ring, the judge; eeledgy Mr Stocker's, by Sir Oraine, , bred Mr A. Bennett, a proportioned and lengthy..animals?Jp first priao. Mr Overton's Dw| >- bred by Sir Grigg, aged two yeartit^: J a well-finished bull, second; Idr-Cdm L » threo-year-old third, and;.Mr :.iw3B^ s exhibits were only beaten;..by -ttejlfe '- cellent company. Mr Overtoil g^M| y the prize in two-year-old bulb^*M| »' Leeston Lad, by.. LonKbeach—B«»| d Knight. In cows or heifers ,• S«^p; r » Grigg'a "Patchwork, by Knighra#| 6 deep milker, was easily fa W»|lf§ *i Stockere (bred by Mr Gr.igg) : ««sW|; '* and another by the satae exhibju*^ ™ breeder was highly commended. 10.mgd versation with a JSolstein admire:*; P the ringside, our •• reporter wafrigl l ; formed that ono of the LongbeacbtoSi : K \ gave under the Government test, WjWC|' r lbs of milk, and produced .'6OO .■W^. ,f bntter-fat in the • - :^|g l > SOUTH DEVONS. ■ ;^>;: : |||| w i Judges: Uessrs R. Hay and ;lis;«M f b . Baxter.) v: ■ ,-:;^^| ~1 A new feature was bright «^| i n tho ground in tho South of ' s cattle, which in «arty days' wert^egfe IV as draught animals, but b ave Pf?S| x t later to bo heavy nulkers and jne4tw||', 3r ducers. Mr J. Grigg, who-"i»P«?K$ e_ them, exhibited his two-year^l4 ; #K| Bourton Pioneer, brwl by ' Mr.vjWp: B . Wood, of Courton. Totnes, and'WW% Bourton Duchess 2nd,, seven y**]™Si? Both were the centre of muchiwTOj V tion, and tho judges, who wer^J»: •a- pressed with their appearance, '■'*&7s, tion, and carriage, gsve first **TOK; The great milking qua ities .••«.- -m$ breed were evident in both, W&jfSg , . ,h their capacity to produce a in! of beef. There was a uniform «i»W5;£ ;h- of flesh on both, and it is M « c more will bo hcai-d of the breed »^? becomes . popular. . rt : ,|]||^ . FAT CATTLE." ' ■ '-J&A t (J U dg«: Messrs V. It. Church, and F. W. ;-^| KOIl.) - ''■ 'jiti^"- - - Tho pens of fat stock wore ?fl£S« but well furnished with the 2™**%%%: ing cattle which have *? °^ n JSf: ». the show yard. Everything w *$%&$ from "t-trike," and somo of w.^Jjjfa hibits did not come fo™^ d^Sp :.. sequence. This, nr '^fiS^ Jd quite explain the sma entry £?%& of tho classes. For bullock of Riccarton Estate took Tfrst .JfSps with a good exhibit sealing 1 fWSZM. This wal considered a hca^^gjl a Pressman turned «P h^S«i re Mr W. M. Buckleys a 1899 Show, 1 ton V'^ttVf d- second pri7.e-taker was Mr %j^^} r Is Hereiord-cihorthorn cross. i *^aßs n- two four-yenr-old bullocks. ° l h^M&; ■ir Messrs McClelland Bros.', roan, WJJK st Mr E. Bov.es, was placed first, *W^. s. almost equally well-red «^ bl^gk| o, B. Ferguson's second. The «^i^ •y hibitor took firsts and «*f*K^js. year-old and two-yoar-oU Ht^:'4^| •-J the clnss for fat cowa. fi-.^fer fr Doherty's cow, weighing f l,c , wt f^iSP a was first, and ou« ol * l T *}, L lz£3ffi 11, lain's exhibits second, with/ w Agricultural Colioge hiphly 5. The fmir-vear-old fat ( cow to » Mr J. E. Ferguson's fi»o- loo^*M

I jeH d **t^-Veal calf. Mr J ames I MSSin was nrst and Mr Chamberlain 1 BfP 1 Tncie -was an interesting 1 competition in this secI " the time, be