METROPOLITAN SHOW.

Press, Volume LVIII, Issue 17608, 10 November 1922, Page 11

METROPOLITAN SHOW.

Inaction in ton Show . such an g day of * t! .age er of the ist oppori of the nt-orested Lion that n the big ducive to to study loticoablo of those lin the iow, the claiming numbers, y on the Dsworthy, r. C. J. Agriculssident of sociation, >fficials. • the day less than the Show •esterday, the ring ting coinrots. An <ed music « Band, i-day. Iterations ast year's iral comaep were new pens nous invenientock arrivnsiderable latform to > new pent ement was oral ofthe eeicretary T s rooms, and *ress, to a i of the bandstand, > met with jew* stva- > greatly iig of the ted with, is hoped, bos as ab Then the oents, as the preein carried > and apnone' in Teased on king gene well up lows. The ely weak ' ■ noticestock exiled and he up-to-i of ofstocasp of diffirie, the condition ivantaga. s regards ie Corrie--1 that in ition not io in outTi® tsar's Show excellent >r, "The ip one of nth lamb a breeder & hogget, ire reprein excel>aredvery ed at reThe fat » not so the point* but those ory. The ell filled tack was Ave been irses wens in the pig irons than rears, but ind ffiwxnmce the implead, eome ' result of rfacturers r Mements long, take b years as iraberand w^nsey«ar were wd as in

JUDGING DAY.

the past. They were situated some on the right and some on the left of the roadway; others were situated behind the secretary's office. The Canterbury Kennel Club's Dog fjhow, in the old produce and New Zealand manufactures shed, attracted a large number of visitors. The sideshows were, if anything, more numerous and varied than in recent years, and there was a good sprinkling cf hoop-las, photographic studios, and othar similar attractions.

The new system of parking motorcars, which was initiated yesterday, worked smoothly. As a car arrived, its driver was directed to tlic position it was to tiiko up. Tho enrs were arranged in rows, tlio cars being parsed on an angle, a method 1 that permitted of individual cars getting away quickly and conveniently. The an-a set apart for parking cars was almost completely occupied yesterday. In the produce store the New Zealand Forestry League made an excellent educative exhibit, consisting of photographs illustrating tho results of re-nfforesta-tion. A numbsr of samples of timber and specimens of different trees and of native ar.dl exotic tree seeds were also exhibited.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade had two or three tents on the grounds, and the members on duty were under Senior Corps Superintendent H. J. Hcdd nott. The Women's Christian Temperance Union, ;is usual, ran refreshment rooms, and there were several refreshment tents on the grounds.

PEOPLE'S DAY. A big attendance i 3 anticipated today, which will be People's Day, at the Show. Their Excellencies the GovernorGeneral and Lady Jellicoe will visit the Show, and: will be the guests of the president and' the committee at luncheon. At 9 a.m. there will be a sale of stud stock. In the afternoon, starting at 1.30 o'clock, there will bo a grand parade of prize stock. The parade will be headed by the Chrißtchurch Highland Pipe Band, and the order of the parade will be as follows: Dogs, cattle, draught horses, carriers' and tradesmen's turn-outs, led horses, fonr-in-hatids, tandems, pairs, and single trap horses, and ridden horses. The hi.nt.ers, jumping, and boy .and girl riders' competitions will take place immediately after the jarr.de.. SHEEP. ! In the introductory remarks to the sheep section at last year's Show it was stated that a'marked change had come over the sheep industry, through the great fall in th© value of wool and mutton, .but that happily the depression that had set in was showing signs of lifting, especially with regard to wool. The.opinion was then expressed that the sheep industry would come to its own again. That this opinion was justified has been amply proved by what has taken place during the past year. Fine and .medium wools and fat lamb made a remarkable recovery, and mutton / and coarse wool sold better, while the new season for wool gives promise that prices will again show a decided improvement. The; late London sales have recorded an advance in all classes of wool, and even coarse crossbreds, which havo been selling at below'the cost of production, two now turned tjie corner, but still show room for further improvement when the coet of materials manufactured from them is taken into consideration. Many farmers in Canterbury, who were pushed for money, sold their fat lambs forward last year for about Ids per head, while this Reason, with the prospect of the market opening .at 9d per lb., similar lambs should)- be worth 24s to 27s per head. Another encouraging featureis that there has been a remarkably prolific lambing all through the Dominion this year, probably-something like a record, and so far the lambs have done well, except perhaps in those districts short of feed through the low rainfall, but where ; generous rainij fortunately fell during the past week. Mutton prices also promise to be somewhat better than last year. Fine wools are in such demand that it is reported that Home buyers are even How endeavouring to purchase privately from growers, aud. as we have said, judging by the reports of the London sales, all other classes of wool should open at the local sales at figures much above those of last season. It will be seen, therefore, that the sheep industry is well on the wav to prosperity again, There is one matter in connexion with the sheep industry of the Dominion that has caused some concern, and that is tho somewhat rapid decrease in sheep stocks during the last four years. the> totals having gone down from 26,538,302 in 1918 to 22,222,259 in 1922. Vanou3 reasons have been given to account for this—losses of. ehe©p through a severe winter, over export, and more land being given over to dairying, and in the South Island to more attention being given to wheat growing. Whether these or any other causes have brought about tho diminution; of the sheep stocks, the question now is how the numbers can again be increased, for it is admitted that even with the great extension of dairying there is still room for more sheep than aro at present being earned, and that may be said without gpmff into the large question of how the sheep-carrying capacity of some of .the country oan bo improved. It is in the increase of the breeding ewe flocks to which attention must be paid, and this years returns show lluit . fl<ykj3mg ewes have increased by 352,597 ana dry ewes ha ve decreased by 383 517 showing tho effort that was made'this year to increase the crop of lambs. A suggestion has been made that soino re.striction should be placed upon tho export of ewe lambs, but the idea (is not a new one and has been made at various times during the 7 ears or 60. It fou yd, however, that the orS™? It ° f l\ lpply an <* demand baa SrLS When wes md wLr ambs become more valuable for breeding purposes than for freezinc larger numbers are retained. This is generally the case towards tho latter «*£ 'T 011 ' w hen it is. seen how and prioeß for

breeding ewes are ruling, and what are the prosper for the following Tear. tW Ve se l n for wni€ months past that cwo hoggets are bringing several shillings per Koa d , more mixeJ f. ? r 10 / ho eg«t9 in the local "? a y '*> taken as a clear indication that there is a desire to incrc,.«> the ewe flycks, and, of course, !i n~f[Of ewe hoggets are not among those that will be retained. It has to be remembered that the sheep stocks of the Dominion were iniiifc up to the record total of 23.538.3.>2 without any restrictions being placed upon exports, and it can bo done again. It mar be taken for granted, therefore, that with improved markets for wool, lamb, and mutton, and with farmers in better circumstances financially, the latter will do all they can to inc-re-.ise their means of production by a sufficiency of breeding sleep. The entries of sheep at the Show were short by 30 of those made last ;Y?2 r ' totals being 887 as against Jli. lhe principal decrease beinj in fat sheep; English Leicesters, and Corriedalea showed the most marked increase, \\hile there are only a few more entries of merinos than .last Year, it may bo taken for granted that "with the high prices now ruling for merino wool that there "will be a renewed increase in the near future in the breed and that an increase in the pre ; ent low numbers (less than one million) may be looked for. _ The fall me off in English Leicesters is mainly due to restriction of some breeders' entries, but competition was quite equal to last year, and the popular breed among Canterbury farmers ie still holding its dwn. Border Lei costers are doing the same, and Lin coins and Homney Marsh show little change in numbers, but in the latter breed there was improved competition. Southdowns maintain and will probably increase their popularity as fat lamb producers, and were shown in rather more numbers than la;st yea'r. Shropshires showed no falling off, and Ryelands, which are now competing more strongly with the Downs for fat lamb production, made a stronger showing than they have yet done. Corriedales were the most liberally entered of any breed, and there was keen rivalry between the leading breeders of Canterbury and Otago, who are catering for tlie demand for fine woolW sheep. There was an increase in hai fbreds, but the first-cross sheep has not been made a popular Show sheep, and its numbers on exhibition do not indicate the extent of the demand for it The bliow of fat sheep and lambs was the smallest seen on the ground for very many years, and was therefore very disappointing. It is seldom that a show of sheep has been made of such uniform condition and quality as this years' exhibition. The fine winter and comparatively dry spring has been in their favour, and both in wool and flesh the sheep were brought forward in unusually good order.

Merino Cup Competition. The rams entered in the (various wool and mutton competitions mostly came forward in good order, "the merinos, if anything, looking the best. There are eighteen ranis still left in the 1922 merino sheep competition and twentyone entries have been made for the 1923 competition', the flocks of Messrs L. H. Davison, Leslie Macfarlane, J. H. Davison, W. W. Mcßae, Jas. Stevenson, Ohas. Goulter (Blenheim) and D. G. Wright. Messrs Petersens Ltd.'s trophy for thef best ram entered in this Competition was awarded to one of Mr Leslie Macfarlane'e entries. Wool and Mutton Competition. Twenty-two rams remain in the halfbred wool andi mutton competition, but only twelve have been, entered in the 1923 competition, Messrs G. L. Rutherford, Leslie Macfarlane, Thoa. Stevenson and Jas. Stevenson being represent* ed. This year ari inbred halfbred -wool and mutton competition has been instituted on similar lines to the halfbred and Corriedale .competitions. The only breeder to enter is Mr Jas. Deans. There are nine rams entered in the Corriedale competition, as against twelve last year, Messrs W. W. Mcßae, C. EL Ensor and H. Ensor making the nominations. Merinos. In the fine combing section there were nineteen representatives of the flocks of sir George Clitiord and Messrs Stevenson and . Nbrman . Rutherford. These all showed some excellent sheep. Tiie ram championship again went to Mr Rutherford for a sheep bred by the Eskvale Estate, Tasmania, the honour -being well deserved by. vhe Mendip flockmaster. Mr Stevenson took second prize and) reeenve chanipionsmp with a good sheep of his own breeding, and a ram bred by Messrs Kater Bros., N.S.W., which gained these awards last year, had to be passed .over. Sir Geo. Clifford was commended.' _ Mr. iStevenson won without competition first prize and the New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association's (South Island) shield for the best four-tooth ram. Sir George Clifford scored first and second in ram hoggets and first in pains \tith wellgrown and even sheep. Mr Stevenson won in all throe classes of ewes and took the Sheepbreeders' Association s shield, Sir Geo. Clifford gaming the other awards in ewes and ewe hoggets, while there was no competition in pairs. Mr Leslie Macfarlane showed for exhibition only a fine old. aged ram, bred by Mr Walter Hawker, South AustrahaA section for medium combing merinos was provided this year, with a class each for ram and ewe, Mr Ghas. Goulter (Blenheim) won m rams with his onlv exhibit and Mr Stevenson gained "all the other awards, also securing the Glenmark Challenge Cup tor the best merino ewe in the Show, an honour which also fell to him last year. The strong combing section provided much more competition, the entries numbering 43 from six exhibitor*. quality of the sheep was again exce~ent, and their condition aso good. Austra-lian-bred sheep figured largely- m the class for rams alwve 28 months, first. nd championship going to Mr \\ \ i;«\ Rao for a Koonoona (South Australia) bred ram, next place and the championship being filled »™thor South Australian, bred at Canowie, and shown by St. Helens fetation, winch, was highly commended last year and was now : sbewn in better condition. Mr Jas. Stevenson secured two commended awards. First prize, and the New Zealand Sheepbreeders Shield for fouitootli rams went to Mr Gorman Rutherford, and second to Mr Leslie Macfarlane Thero was a strong class of ram hoggets, and Mr Macfarlane scored first ani third awards, a. ram of Mr D G. Wright's being placed m between. In pevir of ram hogeets, Mr Mcßae was the winner, with Mr .Stevenson as; run-ner-up. In four-tooth ewes the breeder held a strong hand, championship and reserve and highly commended awards from two other breeders. The New Sfealand Sheepbreeders' Association's Shield lor ewe hogget, second, and v h e prizes wer* welT won by Mr Leslie Macfarlane in

a class of seven exhibits. Mr Mcßao was first in pair of hoggets. English Leicesters. "Hiere -were 87 entries of "English Leicesters, as compared with 111 Jnst year, partly d'ue to Messrs R. and J • Roid reducing the number of their 'i*presentatives. Mr J. Grurg was an abstentoe, but a nev exhibitor in Mr A8. Elworthy of Pareora, took pnrt in the competition, and was able to get into the prize list. In rams above -J months, Mr E. Kelland took first ami championship with a splendid sheep, Messrs R. and J. Reid being sec-ond and v h c, the latter award going to a ram. "Orion." which was first last year in the four-troth class. Sir Heaton Rhodes was commended for a ram brcu by Mr Isaac Andrew, which gained the champion honour last year. Messrs II• and J. Reid scored first, reserve championship, and th© Sheepbrcedcrs' Association's Shife'd in four-tooth rams, also the commended ticket, Mr Kcl'and Wing second and third, and Canterbury College li c. The latter secured the principal prize and h c in shorn four-tooth rams, Mr Elworthy coming second, and Me-:srs R. and J Reid v h c. In a strong class of mm hoggets Mr Kelland was first and second, Messrs R. and J. Reid third and commended, Mr Ismc Andrew v li c, and the College c. latter won in shorn hoggets, with Mr L.nd seconct, the other .awards going to Messrs AV • Letham, R. and J. Reid, and A. o151'worthy. Mr Letham was successful over the Darfield breeders and Mr Elworthy in pair of hoggets. Mr Isn a< ; Andrew, who had not many exhibits or this breed in the Show, gained the championship with his only representative in class for ewe above 28 months, with Messrs R. -and J. Roid second. and Mr Kel'and took the commended tickets. Sir Heaton Rhodes scored his first win in the section by taking the red 1 ticket in four-tooth eives, with Messrs Kclianrl and lieicl filling the other places. Ewe hoggets in the wool, as usual, formed a strong class, Canterbury Agricultural Collcgo, with a. typical, well-grown specimen, of the breed being first, and this sheep was deemed worthy of the reserve championship. The same exhibitor was also third, with Messrs Reid in between, who were also highly commended, and Mr Kelland vh c. The latter was successful in shorn hoggets, gaining first and v h c awards, Mr Letham being second, v with Messrs Reid third. The College again came to the front in pair of ewe hoggets with Messrs Reid as runnersup. Border Leicesters.

I There was ail entry of 82 Border Leioestera as compared with. 87 last year, and while the young sheep were not considered quite equal to those seen a, year ago, there were some splendid specimens among the older sheep. Mr T. S. Little, of Ngapnra, who, despite a very dry season in his district, brought out his exhibits as usual in line form. In rams over 23 months he scored with one bred by Mr G. P. Johnston, this breeder being second. Mr Liitle was y h c with Mr J. M. D. Archibald's rams, and Mr J. Dowthwaite h c with an imported sheep. The championship was won by Sir Little with a ram bred' by Mr P. Morrison, second prize reserve championship and h c going to -*i.r Johnston for sheep of hie own breeding and v h c and c awards to Lincoln College, In these two classes the judge had some exceptionally fine sheep from which to make his selections. The College won in shorn four tooth rams, Messrs Little and It. J. Low filling the other places. Mr 11. J. Low, whose flock is now coming to the front m competition with those of older exhibitors, scored in ram hogget in the wool, shorn hogget and pair of hoggeta, which is good evidence of improvement. Messrs R. W. Anderson (twice) and JDowthwaite gained the second awards and the commended tickets went to Messrs Anderson, Johnston, Low, Little and the College. Mr Little was very strongly represented in ewes, carrying off first and reserve championship in the class for ewes over 28 months, first and championship and vhcin four tooth ewes, first in snorn hoggets, and second and third in hoggets in the wool. Mr Johnston won in the latter class and Mr Low in pair of hoggets, the latter also being second in four tooth ewes, and the College second and third in shorn hoggets. Other exhibits to train mention in the prize list were Messrs Dowthwaite, Johnston, and It. W. Anderson.

Lincoins. Competition in Lincoins was, except in two classes, confined to the New Zealand and Australin Land Co. and the Canterbury Seed Co., the total entries being 37, three *jns uian last year. Messrs AY. Perry and Sons, the famous Masterton breeders, made only two entries, but they were represented by- two really fne specimens of the breed, in the class for ram over 28 months their sheep was first and champion, the Land Co. being the runners-up. In four tooth rams the Masterton breeders again scored, the award also taking with it the reserve championship. This ram was sold on the ground to MiErnest St. C. Haydon, to go to the Argentine. The Land Company was second and v h c and took the New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association'ts Shield. This Company also scored first and second in four-tooth ranis, and in ram hoggets, and first in pairs. The Seed Company had no competitors in shorn hoggets and were second in the pairs. Tne Land Company were the most successful in the ©we classes, gaining first and second, championship and reserve in the four-tooth class, first and second and the Sheepbreeders' Association's Shield in hoggets in the wool and first in shorn hoggets and in pairs, the Seed Company being second in tne two latter classes.

Eomney Marsh. With 75 entries compared with 79 last year, the breed has held its own well, and exhibits came from as far north as Master ton and as far-south as Southland. The quality of the exhibits showed that the boutii Island standard is improving, but it not yet up to the very best of the North island, as was evidenced by the success of Messrs Perrv and Sons' sheep Messrs Murray Bros, won first and reserve championship in rams above 28 months, beating Messrs Perry and Sons, the breeders of the sheep, who were second. The latter won first, championship and second in four-tooth rams, Messrs Murray Bros. being_ third and v h c, the latter award being to a sheep bred by Mr W. Rayner (Wairarapa). Messrs J. ■Grigg and Gordon Stoddp.rt were the only exhibitors of shorn and one-tooths and were plaosd in that order. The ram hogget class, a very strong one, again saw Messrs Perry" and Sons to the front with first and second prize takers, Messrs Murray Bros, third' and H. J. Andrew v h c. The Clydesdale breeders had the best of the competition in shorn hoggets and pairs of hoggets, Mr Grigrj being the runner-up in each class. The championship and reserve in ewes went to Messrs Murray

Bros, in the class above 16 months, but in the hogget classes Canterbury breeders divided most of the prizes, Mr Grigg scoring first and second in single hoggets, Mr A. W. Adams first and Messrs Murrav Bros, second in shorn hoggets, and Mr Grigg and the College second in pairs. | Southdowns. The popular fat lamb producing breed was represented by I€ 6 entries, an increase of twelve, the quality all round was excellent, and „ competition keen throughout. Messrs J. and F. Johns were first in the aged ram class with a ram bred by Mr. J. Knight, Feilding. This ram was also awarded the championship, and another Knight ram, shown by Mr H. J. Andrew (Maheno; was second and reserve champion, and they were also highly commended for a ram bred by Messrs Johns. The aged rams were an exceptionally good lot. Canterbury Agricultural College was first and took the Sheepbreeders' Association's shield in four-tooth ram 6, with Mr A. W. Adams second and Air J. Grigg hc. Mr Gee* Mcßean, a new exhibitor, scored in shorn four-tooth rams, Mr Adams and the College filling the next places. In a large class of ram hoggets Mr H. J. Andrew won and also gained the challenge cup given by the Southdown Sheep Society of Great Britain for the befat ram under 16 months got by an imported ram. Mr Mcßean was second, the College third and v h c, and Messrs Johns h c. In shorn hoggets the College stock was in front, Messrs Andrews second and v h c, and Mcßean following up. In pair of hoggets the prizes went to Mr Andrew, the College and Messrs Johns in that order. The Maheno breeder was very successful in the ewe classes, winning first priz© and championship, and Mr D. W. Westenra'e challenge cup in ewes over 16 months. This cup was held by Mr Andrew last year and it has to be won three times before becoming the property of an exhibitor. He was also first and the winner of the Sheepbreeders' Association's shield for ewe hoggets and first for pair of hoggets. The College was second and took the reserve championship in the older ewes. Mr Mcßean -won in 6horn ewes and shorn hoggets and secured second and third awards in hoggets in the wool. Other prize-winners in the ewe classes were Messrs Adams, Grigg and Johns.

ShropsMres. There was fair competition in the Shropshire classes, the entries being one in excess of last year. Messrs L. W. and J. E. Storry's exhibits, however, stood out above the rest for the way in which they were brought out, and this, added to quality, carried them through to success in all but one class. They won all the championships, and the Sheepbreeders' Association's Shields for both rams and ewes. The only win against them was by Canterbury Agricultural College in pair of rams, and the College also divided the Southbridge breeders' entries in shorn ewes. Otner breeders who gained Awards were Sir George Clifford and Messrs Johns.

Byelands. The Ryelands made a bettor showing than t-liey have previously done, 31 being penned, as against 22 last year. This breed is making headway a-i a fat lamb, producer, there being a strong and unsatisfied demand for them from almost all parts of the Dominion, and! especially from the' North Island. They are "Becoming xi popular cross with, the Romneys. Mr T. A. Stephens won the championship with a four-tcoth, one of the bast sheep of the breed ever seen on the ground, and he also took the reserve with a and was first in shorn hoggets with a sheep of exceptionally good shape. Mr Bvly Witheli. who showed the only aged rani, was most successful in ther ewe classes, taking the championship with his ewe over 1 16 months, and the reserve with a hogget, and was second in shorn hoggets. Mr John Brooks, who won in the latter class, also gained seconds iu ram hoggets, shorn ram hoggets, and ewe hogget. Corriedale. The demand for fine wools is increasing the interest in and the demand for Corriedaies and breeders this year made a larger showing than ever by increasing the entries to *214 as against 173 last year. The classes were all large and there was very keen competition throughout and the fact that there was' more uniformity in the juality of the exhibits was shown I' 7 tne prizes being so well distributed between Otago and Canterbury breeders. Mr J. A. Johnstone, of Palme'rston South, who was the most successful exhibitor in the ram classes last year, carried off the championship in the aged ram class with a sheep bred by Mr L. White, and second prize and reserve championship went to Mr Isaac Andrew for a sheep from the flock of Mr J. Stringfellow. Mr Johnstone was also third and v h c and the Mew Zealand and Australian Land Company v h c. In four-tooth rams Messrs R. and J. Reid scored, with the Land Company, and Messrs T. Little, I. Andrew and J. A. Johnstone in the next places. The latter again scored in shorn and one-tooth rams, and next came the Land Company and Messrs Reid and Andrew. A class of 33 ram hoggets gave the judge a severe task. Mr H. T. Little providing the winner and third prize taker, Messrs J. A. Johnstone being second and h c and C. H. Ensor v li c and the Land Company c. Mr Johnstone gained all the awards in shorn hoggets, and was first in pairs, with Mr Little second and third. The latter showed the best pen of five hoggets most suitable for breeding fat lambs when mated with long-woolled ewes, the prize for this class being given by Messrs Dalgety and Co. Mr Johnstone was an easy winner of the New Zealand Corriedale Sheepbreeders Association's Challenge Cup for the most points in ram, a trophy which ho held last year. In the class for aged ewes Mr John6tone provided the winner and highly commended exhibit with the Land Company second and third. The latter breeders came to the front in the four-tooth ewe class with the championship winner, Mr 0. T. Evans being second, and commended awards went to Messrs Johnstone, Andrew and the Company. Twenty-three ewe hoggetn in the wool came before the judge, and it says much for Mr H. T. Little's flock in that it provided first prize winner, reserve champion, winner cf the New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Assocation's Shield, and second prize winner, the Land Company being third and the commended tickets went to L W. Stony and J. A. Johnstone. Shorn hoggets were also a 6trong class, the honours going to L. W. Storry, R. and J. Reid, H. T. Little and O. T. Evans in that order. Pairs of hoggets also made a fine showing, the awards being gained by Messrs R. and J. Reid. H. T. Little, 0. T. Evans and the Land Company. Hie latter again carried off the Corriedale Sheepbreeders' Associafor «wbi

they held last year, Mr H. T. Little being runner-up. Halfbrcds. Tnere were only 20 halfbreds shown, | as against 34 last year, and they were not as eve 11 as usual. In tho aged ram class Air A. E. Denton scored first and reserve championship with a ram bred by Mr L. White, Sir Geo. Clifford being second. The championship and Sheepbreeders' Association's challenge shield was won by Mr Leslie Macfarlane in tho lour-tooth ram class, Mr Jas tfteve'nson being runner-up. The remainder of the prizee nearly all -went to Sir Geo. Clifford's representatives, being first and second in ram hoggets, first without competition in shorn ram hoggets, and in iivo ram hoggets most suitable for breeding fat lambs when mated with longwool ewes (Messrs Dalgety and Co.'s prize) Ist aud reserve championship, and second in ewes over 16 months, first and champion and winner of the bheepbreeders' Association's shield in ewe hoggets, and first in pair of hoggets. Pat Sheep, The show of fat eneep was about the most disappointing so far as numbers is concerned ever seen on the present Show Ground. There were only 16 entries. as compared with 5o last year, and the quality and condition of those shown di(t not indicate that the season had anything to do with the paucity of exhibits, as what were shown were excellent. In wethers Messrs A. C. (Ireenwood, R. J. Lowe, T. W. Brooks, J. Brooks were the prise winners with little or no competition to meet, and Messrs J. Brooks, A. C. Greenwood and J. Grigg were the exhibitors of fat lambs, which made up only six pens in four classes. There were only two entries for Messrs W. B. Clarkson and Sons' special prizo for ten lambs suitable for export, for which at least three entries were required, hut one of Mr. Greenwood's two pens were of such outstanding quality that the judge awarded it the prize.

CATTLE. No brunch of farm activity, it is safe to claim, has experienced such a lean time during tho paet two years as that of beef raising. Export buying wafl practically non-existent, and those who were sufficiently imbued with the speculation instinct to "try out" the Home market for themselves discovered that the returns little more than paid expenses. In the circumstances it required a stout heart and a fairly elastic purse to carry on the business of purebred stock raising. Sales were few and far between, whilst costs showed no diminution. Fortunately, in Canterbury at ail events, breeders were sufficiently possessed of one or other of the qualities mentioned to enable them to keep their purebred herds up to the standard that featured the industry in its palmier days. Sufficient oourage, as a matter of fact, has been displayed by one or two of them to expend capital on the importation of new Dlood. Taking a long view of the future their judgment without doubt is sound. The beef business is not "down and out," there is a proneness to exaggerate "what the Argentine will do." What tho Argentine has already don© probably represents the peak of that country's effort in the beef export business. The expenditure of huge Bums of money in purchasing the best bulls in the Old Country, tho low labour costs, cheaper land, and nearness to markets have given to the Hepublio an advantage during the past decade that lias been exploited to its maximum. The Argentine is now the magnet for- a high-tide of European emigration. Dairying and oereal growing are expanding, at the expense of pastoral pursuits, and the added population has to be kept. Figures just published show, that from before the war until after it (probaUly from 1913 to 1920), the 1 Argentine's cattle figures have dropped from 30,780,000 to 27,000,C00, and a bigger proportion of the latter figure will now be devoted to dairying. In seven years this decrease is rather striking, and forecasts a day when there may be some room for the Dominion's beef in England. The point above implied—that the internal needs of a country rapidly growing in population must anticipate n reduction in some of its exportable food products—applies to New Zealand to some extent in the matter of beef. Dairying has advanced and it is likely to continue to do so. Beef stocks must diminish. The movements are sympathetic. In Canterbury this year there has been no surplus of beef for export. For tho past six months the Addinpton market has been "fed" wjth North Island beef to the extent of quite 20 to 25 per cent, of its weekly requirements. This "foreign" beef has beeu readily absorbed by the Christchurch butchery trade, which is an indication that in Canterbury the diversion to other classes of stock and the heavy slaughter of bull calves that has beeu going on are leaving us nothing more thau a bare sufficiency of beef So the local position, apart altogether from the possible recovery of the export market, has very definite probabilities. Shorthorns. Shorthorn breeders, judging by the entries in the beef section, are not allowing their herds to weaken numerically, tne figures compared with those of last year showing an actual increase of 22—125 to 147. Altogether it was a notable display. Most of the rinp were up to the best standard set in t © pa6t, and there was not a. ring in which there was not good competition, ihe judge was Mr F. Vaughan, of Nuhaka, Hawke's Bay, and in a brief comment on the quality said that the most of tho classes were particularly outstanding. In this comment be mentioned the aged bulls and the yearling bulls in both of which numbers and quality were particularly strong. Special interest centred around the aged bull class, principally on account of the presence of a recently imported bull that had a good show ring record at Home—Mr L. "White's Collynie Proud Knight, bred by the "father" of the Scottish Shorthorn world, Sir William Duthie, and also to a natural speculation as to how the imported animal would fare with Mr J. A. Scott's champion, Westburn Marquis, of Kintyre. The latter has an enviable record at Canterbury shows, including the ribben at both the 1920 and 1921 Metropolitan gatherings. Ten paraded in the class, tho first "glower" reducing the number to seven. The judge placed the imported bull and last year's champion at the head of the line early in the proceedings and did not disturb his placing. A description of Mr White's importation was given in "The Press" early in the year, shortly after his arrival, when a successful future was forecasted for him. He is a rich red roan, calved in March,' 1919. and a typical CrairVshimk. JeXfil

as a table, covered with an even spread of flesh, good spring of rib, and all over an animal that would be hard to fault. The runner-up, Air Scott's well-known white, was shown in excellent condition. His substance and fore-end would be hard to beat, but he lacked tht fleshing qualities of the winner. Tho Canterbury Agricultural College provided third prize-taker in Ellesmer© Lord Darnley. Altogether it was a notable display. Mr White's bull was adjudged champion of tho class to Mr Scott's reserve.

The three-year-old class provided a nnf of seven, Mr White's other importation, Prince Paul, bred by Mm I>uncan Stewart, Millulls, Scotland, a noted producer of hiph priced stock. Oonsidoriug that this bull was conceding six months to the r«st of the ring in tho matter of age. He compared well in size, and the judge had little difficulty in placing him at tho top. Like the" older bull, he is a rich ml roan, splendidly fleshed and very even. Mr M. O'Connor (Timaru) was runner-up with a very even bull bred by Mr Jno. Grigg, and Mr J. A. Johnstone (Bushy Park) mis third with a nico ball by tho " 19W Metropolian champion, Diamond Prince.

The two-year-olds also made a striking display, 11 parading. A very even buil, Birchl-ea Monitor, showing a lot of promiie .and exhibited by Mr Gordon Stoddart (Lmeoln)j was awarded the red ticket, Mr W. J. Jenkins' tWaddington) Fair Favourite being second, and Mr Jno. Deans' Westbuni Puke of Northumberland third. No fewer than 24 yearlings came forward and after the first six or eight were ousted a fine ring of promising stuff waa loft. After a. lengthy insrx?ction, the senior award was ffiven to Mr Stoddart's entry, by Eirchlea Roan Pride, a bull that is leaving something in stock. Runner-up was provided by Mr Jas. S. Anderson (VVaimatuku, Southland), and third by Mr "VV. J. Jenkins. The lirst half dozen made a very fine ring, and the full six awards allocated were merited.

The female classes were of a good even quality, though scarcely un to the standard, and considerably short in the matter of numbers, of tho bulla. The aged cows evoked a very attractive ring of ten, the first four beinK out-standing types. Mr W .M. Gabbie (Southbridge) scored with a nice level six-year-old cow, Daisy 4th, which also took the championship. _ Mr J. 0. Chamberlain was 6econd with ono of the Thongsleigh strain, and Mr Jno. Nixon third with one of his own breeding . Mr Nixon produced the winner in the three-year-old class with a nice quality Lincoln Carbine heifer, Mr J. S. Anderson (Southland) being runnerup. In the aged class for cow or heifer, to be shown in millc and to be judged for milking and breeding qualities, a class that essays at the dual type, Mr G. Stoddart scored with a nioe cow of the Taumutu strain, tho Mental Hospital following, and Mr J. C. Chamberlain third. The seven cows that paraded in this class were a good lot. The three-year-olds under the same conditions attracted three entries, Mr Nixon scoring, Scott's -Estate being second. Two-year-old heifers brought forward a really good ring of seven, most of . them showing qualities of more than average standard, Messrs J. C. Chamberlain and Jno. Deans filling the two leading places. Eleven paraded in the yearling class, and Mr J. A. Johnstone (Bushy Park) scored a double win with a Knandale Mac and Diamond Prince bulls, Mr L. W hit© filling third place. , This was another really good clasfi. In tho class for heifers calved sine© November 1921, Mr White scored, Messrs J. A. Johnstone and J. A. Scott tilling the.other ? In the brackets of three bulls, bred by the exhibitor, there was an excellent show, five breeders entering. • Mi* G. Stoddart annexed the award with a trio headed by his herd bull BircJilta Roan Pride, Mr L. White following with three of the Longley strain. In the corresponding class in the female section, fivo groups paraded, Mr Jno. Nixon filling first and Mr J. C. Chamberlain second place. "On© of the best shows of Shorthorns I have ever seen at Christchurch," remarked a visitor of many years to a reporter. "When the beef market comes back we should bo ready for it." Other Beef Breeds. Last year Herefords were, represented by a military entry: this year there was none. Though there are a number of purebred herds oi, whitefaces in the North Island —there was an entry of 20 odd at tho recent Palmerston North Show —and several herds in Otogo ;'na Southland, there are very few devotees of tho hardy English breed in Canterbury. On back country runs the Hereford is unauestionably the most profitable breed. They flourish where other breeds would never develop ruoro condition than would carry them about, and for that reason it is rather a pity that tho breed is not represented at the Show. Tho Association's efforts to provide an Aberdeen Angus display have failed to meet with any response this past two 3'ears." Probably under tho stimulus of a Royal Show breeders in the North Island may bo persuaded to send over some exhibits. The breed is coming much into favour in th© nortn, there being several valuable importations from Scotland during tho past r.oupie of years. Bed Polls. The Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes provided a nice display of t e popiil r English dual purpose breed. Their popularity is growing in England, where they are conceded as eminently suitable to the grower of a class of cow i-hrt wl l give a good milk return and be of value to tho butcher when her milking functions are over. In tho fashion for dairy specialisation the qualities of dual purpose breeds are apt to he overlooked. The Red Polls will help us to maintain our equilibrium in the matter of stook-Toising. The 14 sent forward by the Ot-ahuna stud contained some nice quality heifers. Their rt )i coats make them most striking show cattle, and the wm the source of much interest. Dairy Breeds. Dairying in Canterbury figures modestly compared -.rith. th© North Island, and even Southland. When a pool scheme was being urged sorne> tinio ago, a Ncrt'iom advocate pointed out. as an indication of the unimportance of Canterbury, that dairying in this province represented about six pi'!- <tnt. of the Dominion's total. A; a matter of fact, the figures to 1021 phowH that of a total of 1,089,240 cows in milk and dry oows end da;rv bulla in tho Dominion, only 53,070 were c-lahzed by Canterbury. In the past ye::r the grr.s* figures have improved by about 100,0'xJ hiead. but it is scarcely reasonable to suppose tnnfc this province's proportion has moved in similar degree. However, taking tho 70,000 cows in rrtiik, which the official figures credited the province with in. 1921, the veihv> of the dairy production is by no means insignificant. Tha tTftraira batter-fat per cox is. esti-

uia tod at IGOlb, whioli, at tlie ourrenl value of Is txl per lb, represents £l2 per cow, or tko very respectable total of £340,000. This figure does not «p----proach the province's wheat or fine wool cheque, but it is, nevertheless, an acceptable item in the financial cj>erations of, i;enenil!y, farmers on o. Gniail scale, ami* moreover, is capable or much expansion. Milking Shorthorns. Improved competition was provided in tlio milking Shorthorn sc-etion, niwt it should bo satisfactory to those who arc developing the milking side 01" the brood to seo the numbers forward. They totalled 62 ; A trio came forward \a the aged bull class, premier award and champion of tho section going to Mr W. Ikmis's (Doyleston) Invell Major. The aged section alio produced tho reserve champion, Mr K. Peach's (Ashley) Diamond Echo. A quintette came forward in the two-year-old bull section, Mr J. (3. Chamberlain (lirookside) scoriae with a rather nice typo of thai milking strain, Mr Jr.o. Watson (Annate being runner-up. The yeariinr. bulls provided a ;;eod ring of 11, Mr Peach annexing tho premier award with a. promising type, Mr J no. Deons being second. It was a really piod_ cl.°ss. Tho cows made a rtfy gcod display. Eight paraded iji tho aged da®;, and the bulk of them confonned well to tlv> type of tho Shorthorn milker. l'in>t ticket and the championship i:i tlio> female section went to tho Mentr.l Hospital's Sunnvside Clarion 3rd, a <ca* with distinctive milkiuc points, the runner-up being Mr R. Peach's IXjchess cf Clydesdale 2nd, a frequent pri/e----taker at provincial shows, which took tho reserve championship. The Men till Hospital wrs again to the foro in the three-year-old class, l)r. Simes being j runner-up. Two-year-olds brought forward' a promising lot of nine, Mr Jno. Nixon scoring, Mr G. Jones (Ralswell) being second. Messrs R. Peach, S. Smith, and TV. J. Jenkins filled the places in an excellent ring of 12 yearlings, which constituted ono of th» outstanding features of tho section. In the special awarded for Shorthorn yearling bull, best calculated to dairy stock, 11 youngsters paraded, tE® Mental Hospital 'and 'H. E. Chamberlain scoring the: first a D d second awards respectively. The success of tho hospital in tne female section was quite notable for a comparatively new exhibitor. " Jerseys. Jerseys numbered Jl, a few more than last year. Competition was fair only in most of the classes, although keen in the younger female sections. The bulls were nothing exceptional, though Mr 11. Maddrens (Winchester) two-year-old, Golconda's Redeemer, one of tfio redoubtable Remarkablo of Meadowbank breed, can bo excepted. He was awarded the championship. Mr H. G. Lamb's (Oiavi) bull Hero, who took tho aged bull award, wa3 given tho reserve ticket. Tho yearling bull entry of five were an even lot. Mr Lamb was the only exhibitor ia the aged cow cla6S, in calf or to calvo within six months, but seven verv good types of the Island breed paraacd in the ordinary aged division, the award, and with it the reserve championship, going to Mr H. E. B. Watson's lie war Maycaau, Mr Maddrtn following. Tho three-year-old class provided the ohampion, a very, attractive, heifer (Abberley Naomi), showing a gcod possession of milk points. Mr Lamb was second. A quartet came forward in the twoyear heifer class, Mr G. L. Lewis's (Fendalton) Molinas Lady Violet scoring with Mr H. Weir (Spreydon) second. A similar number paraded in # tho yearling class, and quality was again represented. Messrs Jd. E. B. Watson a;id C. H. Watson being first and second respectively. All round tho jersey display was not what might have been Expected considering the progress of dairying and the advance of the breed in other parts of the Dominion.

Guernseys. Tlie 10 Guernseys sent forward by Mr H. S. S. Kyle contained some good type milkers. His aged ball is an outstanding animal, oncf likewise the aged cow. The Guernsey is fieuring prominently in American dairying of late, and the breed has qualities that should commend itself to dairymen in the Dominion. Ayrshires. Ayrshires made a display of SI compared with 26 last year. Quality covered a wide range. There were som* good cows and some really good heiiers, but a proportion of indifferent. Th« champion bull, Jlr P. Hasher's (Broafifiekis), four-year-old Gowan Bank Barney, bred by Mr Jno. Parlano well) and tnis breeder's two-year-old were outstanding in the bull section, gaining the chaihpionship and reserw respectively. Fiv« paiudod in tho yearling class, Mr W. C. Morgan (Kaiapoi) scoring. Mr Panu.ne swept the board in tho female glasses, annexing the two cow classes, the three-year, two-year, and yearling classes, the aged classes, producing both champion, and recrve. His two-year-old and yearling heifers wer<t particularly good types. In tho younger class there was a decided tail. I'roisians. Friesians numbered 6-1, compared with 49 last year. Satisfactory as th« increase in numbers is, the advance in. quality was more notable. The opinion of an authority on the breed, who haa had the opportunity of seeing a number of leading shows throughout the Dominion, was to tho effect that few of theni excelled tho present display in point of quality. This remark particularly applied to the aged bull and oow classes, and to the yearlings in both sexes. A fine ring of eight bulls paraded in the aged class, and the award went to Mr L. R. .Stoddart's (Willowby) well-known bull Longbcach Big King, bred by Mr Jno. Urigg, Mr J. McAnulty's (Rakaia) Dominion Pietjc Lad following him. The championship and reserve went respectively to these two bulls, and the official judgment met with ringside approval. Mr Stoddart's bull looked a picture, and would be hard to displace in any show ring. A couple paraded in the two-year class, 'Mr R. Colee (Greendalo) scoring. No fewer than 20 yearlings came forward, and for quality it would be a very hard ring to beat. There was scarcely a commoner in the party. The award eventually went to Mr W. J. Nairn's (Lakeside-) Lowland's Fancy Free. Jn the aged female class a half-dozen good cows paraded, premier award going to Mr W. McLachlan's (Doyleston) Lady Segis van Cleve, Mr R. M. Mugford* (Halswell) being runner-up. The three-year-old heifers produced the champion female, Mr R. Coleo's (tireendale) Colinton Lonia, a heifer that was awarded champion ribbon at tho Lceston Show. She is developing into an outstanding specimen of the popular breed- Mr b. H. Hassail (Clarkville) was runner-up in the class. Two-year-olds mad® an attractive disolay, Mr T. H. Overton's (Lakeside) Ellesmere Butterfly 2nd, winning {rasa. lit other «ntrias. tal--

In- the reserve championship, Mr HasEali being second. Yeaxlin" heiferj niado another good ring, the wmri'u - ;rio, Messrs Overton, Hassall, and G. E. Uoyds (Ohristchurch) being particularly promising types. Tho £ riesian display all round was or such & nature tts to gladden the hearts or its steadily increasing aimy oi devotees. Tat Cattle. Fat cattle made a poor display in numbers. In ijvg of seven classes there was ono entry, and tho remaining two claimed two entries. Quality was very yond, the well-known Winchester exhibitor, Mr C. Austin, being tho principal nrize-taker. However, it might 1,0 tho'nght that this section would attract more interest amongst pastoralUU. DRAUGHT HORSES.

There wero only two ontrie3 in the class for four mares or fillies, and the two teams wore extremely good. Eventually J. Yvyllie won from P. Shearer, with Chester Princess, Queen of Hoses, Moss Bose, and another. Five very fine geldings came forward in the all-aged class, and the quality was so even that it was some considerable time before th'e judges could make up their minds as to their awards. After a very keen inspection they placed 11. Cook's Hector first, G. H. Burnett's Baron second, and L. W. Storry's Barney third. It is safe to say that- a more useful lot of workers could hardly be got together. The three-year-old geldings were another good lot giving good promise, the winner being J. D. \Vyllie's nice bay by Buchlyvie's Favourite. Practically the same animals competed in the pairs of geldings and the three-horse teams. The prize for four of the progeny of one stallion was won by P. fcjliearer with a nice team by Dunure Fabric. The challenge cups for the best male and femaie draught owned and exhibited by the maiing breeder were won by J. Jenkins's Premier let and H. E. Cook's Dorothy Perkins. DAISY PRODUCE.

and the makers are to be highly complimented on having produced a machine which distributes lime in a line spray, and can be used for the distribution of other fertilisers. Another novelty on the ground was an automatic manure mixer, a small compact machine with which any farmer can mis his own manures on the farm after powdering the various ingredients in the rough, having them ground or broken un and then passed through the mixer, the manure coming out in a state fine enough to go cleanly through any drill. It will also mix turnip or other seeds with any desired quantity of manure ready for both to be passed through the drill together. HARNESS HORSES. On the whole the light harness horses judged yesterday were a rather disappointing section, and the competitors wero mostly animals who had appeared so often in the ring that many of them had grown grey in the service. The maidens brought nothing of quality, and do not give promise of following in the footsteps of some of their eiders, who a year or two ago would j have held their own in any show ring. Lack of education was a notable fea- j ture, and some of the animals might have been better handled. The judge certainly picked out the three best for places, "awarding first prize to L. Smart's Rona, second to A. WardSmith's Escort, and third to D. Wu's- ; tenra's Surprise. Carriage pairs wero represented by a single entry, A. Ward-Smith's Tui and Escort. The ' dogcart horses were a little better than j the maidens, but competition was limited to four entries, H. M. Burgin's Warfare being placed first, with F. J. j Murray's Raemaker second, the erst- | whilo winner, Broadwood, being passed i over. Two tandem toams competed, both being driven by ladie3, and j neither of them was handled to advantage. _ | lhe harness cob 3 and ponies wero j a much better class than the bigger horses. The cobs under 15 hands were a small but fairly good class, and S. W. Scott's Roger was decidedly the best of them. The cobs under _l4 hands wero a fairly even lot, showing quality, and moving nicely. The two placed animals, T. Eldridge's Toby and W. Scoon's Romeo, were both atylish movers, with plenty of getaway. The under 14 hands were decidedly the liSßt class, and brought out keen competition. W. J. Clinton's Peter Pan hau littlo difficulty in following up his Rangiora and Leeston success, and again took first prize and "championship, with H. S. S. Kyle's Queen aa runner-up. The under 13.2 class were all extremely good and moved nicely, but some of them would have been the better for a little more education. Mr Kyle's Firefly, added still further to her laurels by securing first honours, with A. G. Scott's Robbie second. Mr Kyle was alone in pony pairs, his liliputians, Queen and Firefly, showing to advantage. The balanco of the harness classes will bo judged to-day.

light amber liquid honey were fairly even. There was some exceptionally granulated honey shown, .and 1 oome difficulty was experienced in placing nrst and second, Sir W. L. Donald securing both prizes. The exhibits in the medium amber liquid class could hare been improved upon, and some of the exhibits wou.'d hiivo been more appropriately entered in another class. The medium amber granulated exhibits were not of outstanding quality; much better quality is being produced. Considering tiie time of the year, the exhibits of section honey was very creditable; the comb frame honey, however, was not up to standard'. The exhibits of beeswax were good, and there was not very much to cliooso between the first and Eecond prize-takers. The be ched beeswax was not quite up to tho standard of previous years. A. loca.ly-m.'.nuiac-tured improved beehive was exhibited. It was an improvement on makes already on the market, and was one of the first of dovetailed hives to be introduced; to the beekeepers of the Dominion. TENT AND STAND EXHIBITS. Tho tents and stand's this year were as numerous as 011 previous occasions, and equally as varied. On the right-hand side of the roadway tho Jarrah Timber Company exhibited "Konka."; T. Crompton and .Sons showed pumice boilers and other goods; "Wright, Stephenson and Co. exhibited seeds, grain, and sheep dip ; t.,e Fibre Cement Construction Company displayed s.implea of cement tanks; A. C. Nottingham and Sen exhibited Jeyes's manufactures; examples of returned soldiers' work, chiefly leather work, was exhibited in a. tent; the British Distillate Oompanv displayed their manufactures; the Williamson Enginereing-Company exhibited machinery; and "W. T. V.augimn showed furs. On the opposite side of the roadway the Asphalt Constructing Company exhibited concrete building blocks; E. W. Pidgeon and Co. displayed tyres, tubes, and gum-boots; the iSanatarium Health Food 1 Company made a display of health foods; T. J. Bettle, rennet manufacturers, exhibited their good?: Blackburne, Smith, and 1 Company showed sheep dip; Bishop and Co. exhibited wines; Mason, Struthers, and Co. made .1 fine display of dairy machinery, milking machines, and separators; the New Zealand Expross Company exhibited n Dennis motor pantechnicon. On the old sheep pen site tho P«m Rubber 00. exhibited tyres and rubber goods; Brown Brothers exhibited electrical ap plianees; K. More and Co. exhibited talking machines; Johnson and Couzins showed saddlery, tents, and ship chandlery ; Hidston's Furniture Store made a good disphfy of furniture; William A'oxnnd'er oxhibited sectional garages; and G. S. Unwin showed potato sorters.

Co. 1 and 2, Canterbury Seed Co. y h o. horn (1): Canterbury Seed Co. 1. Two rams under 16 months (3): N.Z. and Australian Land Co. 1, Canterbury Seed Co. 2. Ewes, above 16 months, with lamb at foot (5): N.Z. and Australian Land Co. 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion.' Canterbury Seed Co. v h c. Under 16 months (5): N.Z. and Australian Land Co 1 and 2, Canterbury Seed Co. v h c. Shorn (2): N.Z. and Australian Land Co: 1, Canterbury Seed Co. 2 Two ewes under 16 months (4): -\.Z. and Australian Land Co. 1, Canterbury Seea Co. 2 and v h c. ROMSTEY MARSHES. (Judge: Mr \V. Roxburgh, Lumsden.) Rama —Above 28 months (8): Murray Bro«. 1 and reserve champion, W. Perry and Sons 2 and v h c. Above 16 and under 28 momha (12): V,\ Perry and Sona 1 and 2, Murray tfros. 3 and v h c. Shorn (2): J. Grigg 1, G. Stoddart 2. Under 16 months (15): W. Perry and Sons 1 and % Murray Bros. 8, H. j. Andrew v h c. Shorn (7): Murray Bros, 1 and 2. J. Grigg v hc. Two rams under 16 months (3): Murray Bros. 1 and champion and 2. £ W ea—-Above 16 months, with, lamb o.t foot (4): Murray Bros. 1 and' champion, 2 and reserve champion. Under 16 months (14): J. Grigg 1 and 3, A. W. Adams 3 and v no. horn (G): Canterbury Agricultural College 1 Muiray Bros 2, J. Grigg v h c. Two ewes under IS months (4): J. Grigg 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2. Murray Bios, v H o Blld hC ' SOUTHDOWNS.

In an agricultural district like Canterbury, it is somewhat disappointing that the entry of draught horses at tlio Metropolitan Show was not larger. Last year tho entries gavo vromibo of a much better exhibition than was presented yesterday. Another matter in this connexion is to bo regretted: that is that in several classes quite a number of tho animals •jzitered did not come forward. This is neither fair to tho Association nor to ihe public, and several of tho contests v. ere robbed of a considerable amount of interest by the paucity of tho competition. The standard on the wholo, however, especially in tho young female classos, was fairly high, and this is a promising sign for the ffturo, giving evidence that the draught horac men are now breeding on better linea than has been the case for some years. The outstanding feature of tbi3 section was the three-year-old filly class, and it reminded ono of the exhibitions of horses held at this Show some years ago. There are many' who are prone to believe that the Clydesdale of tho present day is deteriorating from what it was some few years ago, but it must be remembered that wo are practically following on the lines that are becoming popular in Scotland. The position was summed up in a few words by an old Scot who had considerable experience in the old heavy type of Clydesdalo which a few years ago was the favourite in tho Old Country. When asked his opinion of the Clydeadale of the present day, he replied: "Well, now they have legs like pipeBtems, foot liko soup-plates, irnd hair fine enough for a lady's head, and they call thorn Clydesdales." Ho expressed the opinion that tho tendency of tho present day was to sacrifice weight and substance to activity, and this he condemned', as the legs were not heavy enough to carrv the weight that was necessary in a heavy draught animal. Be that as it may, bo far as present ideas are concerned, but little fault could bo found, with the bulk of the entry which the three judges had before them yesterday. That improvement could be mads ifl certain, and it is pleasing to note that the latest importations from Scotland by Mr James Pattrick, tho well-known Taieri breeder, will give the opportunity of a change of blood. A noticeable feature of the Show is the fact that quite a number of the leading prize-winnors were tho progeny of Bucblyvio's Favourite, who is still doing duty in the Masterton district. It was pleasing to note, too, that two North Island studs were represented in the ringy and it is a pity that more competition between the two islands does not take place at this Show. The aged stallion class was a most disappointing event, only two out of the seven entered facing the ordeal, and although neither of them filled the bill to the satisfaction of the judges, the final selection was not wade until the third judge had been called in as referee, and eventually tho first pri?e fell to J. D. Wyllie's Bold Buchlyvie, with E. E. Jenkins's Premier Yet eec6nd. There were only two entries In the' three-year-old stallion class, both showing better quality than their elders. After la keen struggle, pride of plaee was given to D. G. Wright's Windermere Bonald Douglas, by the imported 'Black Douglas (a well-known winner)/who waß also placed as re. servo champion, which beat J. > Boag, jnn.'s ■ Middlerigg Benown, by the imported Baron Everest. The two-year-olds were a much, better class, and gave promise of furnishing out into really useful sires, and the .winner- of-this event, Messrs McLenagan and Watsonlß Bingleader, by the imported. Scotland's Hero, had no difficulty.' in winning in mb clasp and also sccuricig ;the championship, his j nearest, opponent being J. D'. Wyllie's Buchlyvie's. while J. Wyl- • lie's . Sensation, was first and champion .at both; the Northern and Amberley Shows, bad to be content inth third place. The champion is a bea.xitlfnllyrbiiilt colt, .very compact, and with atylish actionu The yearling colts were not such a promising lot, the best pair undoubtedly being Mr J. Boag, jun.'s r Middlerigg Allenby and Middlerigg -Sundial. Although werg were only two entries in the class for mares, the quality of both was so good and so even that ;the judges, bad some difficulty in placing them. Eventually they gavo first prize and championship to D. G. Wright's Gay Girl, by the imported Dunure Fabric, ana she was also acclaimed the champion, with P. Shera's Glen Cora, by the same horse, Second. The only dry mare on show, was J. J)."Wyllie's Lilly Crest, by Scotland's Crest. As mentioned above, the class for three-year-old fillies was an exceedingly strong one, comprising nine of the best young matrons that have ever been seen on this Show Ground. The quality all through was very even, and the judges liad some difficulty in making their selections. Eventually they; awarded first honours and the reserve championship to H. E. Cook's Dorothy Perkins, by Dunure Print, with Wyllie's Chester Princess second, and Moore Hunter's Buchlyvie's Favourite, third. The later filly had taken first and charn?iion honours at the Hawke's Bay and •artcrton Shows, and had alsp . scored at'the Palmerston North Show. The two-year-old fillies were another good class, but did not show quiie so much quality aa those a year older, and the yearlings were not quite up to th» standard, some of them being scarcely in Show condition, doubtless pwing to the fact that it is unwise to put too much weight on to animals at this critical stage of their existence. In the yearling class Mr J. Boag, jun., took both, prizes with very nice animals, Middlerigg Grace, ■ sired by Buchlyvie's Favourite, and Middlerigg Charm, by General Douglas; and also secured the New Zealand Clydesdale Horse Society's medal for yearling or two-year-old filly bred by exhibitor. . .There was no entry in the class for with two of her progenyj nor 'jvero there any. entries for pair of , inareeuV ,Tho three ..djry mares which came forward were all aristocratically , bead, and showed a good deal of quality, the principal honours going to J. ja9?g Hose, by Baron Bold.

(Judge: Mr W. J. Oimblott, Hastings.) K*m—Abc/va 28 months (6): J. and F. Johns 1 and champion, J. Grigg 2 and toservo champion, H* J. Andrew h c. Above 16 and under 28 month* (7); Canterbury Agricultural College 1. A. W. Adama 3, J. and F. Johns vho, J. Griggh o and c. Shorn (6): G. Mcßean 1, A. W. Adams 2, Canterbury Agricultural College h o. Unaar 16 months (16>: H. J. Andrew 1, G. Mcßsan 2. Canterbury Agricultural College 8 and v h c, J. and I'. Johns c. Shorn (14):: Canterbury Agricultural College 1 ana he, ±i. J ■ Andrew 2 and v h c, G. Mcßean 8. Two ramß under 16 months (7): H. J. Andrew 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 3, J. and X. Johns v h c and h c. 3£ w «b—Above 16 montiia *ith lamb M foot (10): H. J Andrew 1 and champion, Canterbury Agricultural College C vad reoerve champion, J. Grigs 8. Shorn (8): G. MoBean 1, H. J. Andrew 2, Canterbury Agricultural College vhc. Under 16 Months (1*): H. J. Andrew 1 and special, G. MoBeen 2 and 3, Canterbury Agricultural Colti hc. J. «and F. Johns o. Shorn ■ Cr. Mcßean 1 a«d h o, A. W. Adam 3, Canterbury Agricultural College 3, J. GngfS v ]j c. Two owes nnd'ar 16 months to) ■ -tl. J. Andrew 1, J. Grigg 2, J. a.nd F. John# v h c, G. Mcßean h c. SHROPSHIRE, (Judge: Mr W. X 5. Beid, Kapler.} _ Rams —Abovo 28 monthe (<): L. W. and J. E. Storry 1 and champion, Canterbury Agricultural College 2"and i««erve champion, J. and F. Johns v h c. Above, 10 and 28 months (1): L. W. and J. E. Stony 1. Under 10 months (10): I«. "VV. and; J. -»• Storry 1 &nd 2, Sir G, Clifford 3. Shorn (5): L. TV. and J. E. Storry 1 »nd 2, Canterbury Agricultural College vh o. Two rams under 16 months (4): Canterbury Agricultural College 1, I*. Vv. and 3. Storry 2. ' Bw*s—Above 16 months with lamb at toot (5): L. W. and J. E. Storry 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion, Canterbury Agricultural College v h c and h o. Shorn (3): I/. \V. and J. E. Storry 1 and 7> h c, Canterbury Agricultural College 2. Under 36 months (10): L. "W- and J. E. Storry 1 and 2, Canterbury Agricultural 3, J erd F. Johns vbo and hc. Shorn (7): Jj. \V. and J. E. Storry 1 and 2, Canterbury Agricultural College v h c ana h c. Two ewes, under 16 months (i): Ij- W. and J. E. Storry 1, J. and F. Johns 3 and vie. EYEIAND. (Judge: Mr I. Andrew, Wailao Dowra.) Bams—Abovo 28 'monthe (1): B. Withett 1. Abovo 16 months and under_2S months (2): T. A. Stephens 1 and oKajnpian, J. Brooks 2. Under 16 months (<0: T. A. Stephens 1 and rc servo champion, J. BrcoKS 2, B. With oil v ho. Under 16 months, machino shorn (6^: T. A. Stephens 1, J* Brooks 2, E. "Wilko v h o. Ewea—--16 months and lamb at foot (&): B. 1 and champion and 2, J. Brooks v lx c. Under 16 month® (6): B. Withell 1 and reserve champion, J. Brooks % T. A. Stephens v h c. Under 16 months, nxaohino shorn (3): J. Brooke 1, B. "Withell 12.

Tile total entries in the duiry produce classes showed a decrease of six as compared with last year's aggregate, but, hevertheless, tho display of butter and clieese was a good one. In the factorymade class, for table use, made from pasteurised milk, tho Waitaki 3>airy company took first prize and the iviwi l)airy Company, tfie only other exhibitor, was awarded second. - Tne texture of the butter was good, but competent authorities considered the colour rather nigh. In the butter for export class, the four entries were very even in quality. Tho Central JDairy Company,,'which was awarded second prize last year, bore off first prize honours this year, tho Akaroa Butter Company securing becond prize. In theso classes the entries this year were the same in number as last year. In the classes for farmers' butter only the same state of things obtained ivith the exception that in the fancy butter class there was 110 competition, Mrs H. J. Fleming, the only exhibitor, being awarded first prize with mi artistically designed display. Mrs Fleming also secured first in tho class for fresh butter, in rolls, or pats, Mrs W. McLaughlin securing second and Mrs S. V. Quantich third. To Mrs Fleming the first prise, was awarded for butter for table use made on farms not exceeding 500 acres, and in the similar class, open for competition by those who had not taken a first prize at an exr hibition, or show, the premier honours fell to Miss Nancy Rhodes, tho second prize being awarded to Mrs D. Coloman, and the thircT_ to Miss N. McLaughlin. The entries in tho cheese classes totalled four as compared with 6ir last year. In the class for factorymade, fit for export, not less than 281bs, the first prize went to the Pigeon Bay Dairy Company, the Barry's Bay Dairy Company, last year's first prize winners, securing second prize. In tho whole milk soft mild cheese, the awards'were the same as last year, tho Barry's Bay Company being placed first and the Pigeon Bay Company second.

JUMPING AND TROTTING. The ring events of the day consisted of the maiden hunters' competition over fences, pony jumping, and two pony trots, and between them they provided a couple of hours' waiting and entertainment for visitors who had exhausted the other resources of tho Show. The seven maiden hunters proved a rather poor lot, promising scarcely a recruit to tho firßt flight of the veterans, and only one or two of them were shown to the best advantage by their riders. The judge, Mr F. Armstrong, of Akitio, aa accepted ' authority in. the North Island, had no difficulty in placing Mr J. H, Selby 'a Monowai first, his stylo and manners, assisted by his owner's nice horsemanship, placing him many pdints ahead of any of the rest. Mr D. W. Westenr&'s Surprise, the second prize winner, is a horse of a somewhat similar type, but ho has not been so well schooled, and after jumping tho first i two fences smartly and safely he did ; not manage the others so satisfactorily. Mr K. W. T. Hall's Te Waimate, a useful looking lightweight that will do much better with more experience properly received the third ribbon, but he lost a lot of way at hi 3 fences, and jumped too high. The only other notable conpetitor was Mr 11. Jarden's Ginger Mick, a bob-headed, reckless jumper that no master of hounds would like to see among his followers. Again there was no indication in the catalogue as to whether tho horses were to be judged by their appearance or by their performances, or, if by.iboth, in what proportions. Only two of the Entries for the pony jumping not exceeding 14 hands, judged by, Mr C. L. Orbell, of Timaru, turned up, and ohe of them persistently refusing the first fence, Mr Norton Hadfield'u Hotch had merely to make a round in good style to secure the j first prize. The class for ponies not exceaing 14 hands 2iii produced a better contest, three or four of the halfdozen competitors shaping very creditably. Mr Norton Hadlield's Grenade was placed first, with Mr Doyle's Willie second, and Mr P. McCormick's Princess 111. third. Ginger Mick was among the competitors in this class, but showed to no greater advantage before Mr Orbell than he had done before Mr Armstrong. The pony trotting was largely a travesty of the popular sport going 011 in the adjoining grounds, but it provided interest for a number of young people, and as usual for the public. By a primitive method of handicapping requiring the competitors to make a round of the Ting at their best gait before the < starts were allotted, the spectators secured an additional race or two, but some of the older boys were so obviously attempting to hoodwink the gentleman who adjusted the allowances it was not purprising to find several grave reversals of form in the class to be ridden by boy or girl riders not exceeding 15 years of age. This event was won by Mr T. Barker's Gold Crown, fully equipped with toeweights and ridden by a dainty little lady who knew more about the business than did any of her male rivals. The second prize went to Mr Norton Hadfield's Dick, and the third to Mr C. T. Bassett's Di. In the class for boy or girl riders under 12 years, Mis Ina Harris, a dot of eight or nine, piloted Proud Nell to victory, with a nice discrimination of pace that would have shamed some of the apprentice riders at Eiccarton. Mr Doyle's Willie and Mr G. Maginness's pony were the other prize winners.

PIGS. Tli© total number of pigs catalogued was 65, and it better all-round lob it would be hard 1 to imagine, in tho Berkshire classes particularly. There have been many good exhibitions on tbei Ctristphurch Show Ground, but it is eafe to say that a better lot has never been seen, or will be seen, for breeders have now, by continual importation, careful selections, and judicious feeding brought this favourite and most profitable of tho black breeds as near perijootion as possible, and got the greatest weight just where it suould be —in the hindquarters. The competition in a number of the classes was exceptionally keen, and' the judgo, Mr J. T. Hay, of Alorven, had to use the nicest discrimination in making his awards. In the aged boar class Air G. H. Barastt was first with his imported New South Wales-bred Conargo Choice, tlua Meirtal Hosplitai coming second witfe Sunnysido Lad sth. Mr Barnett scored again in the class for boars, 14 inontlia old and under, gaining first and champion with Meadow Chief, a very promising son of Conargo Choice, Mr J. Chilton running him c-ose with lluddington Prince. The Mental Hospital was first in the eight months and under boor class, with Mr G. H. Barnett second. Mr G. H|. Galpin, a new exhibitor on the Christchurch ground, gained first and champion with Ruddington Daisy First, a splendidly-bred and per-fectly-shaped sow in the aged class, and beat Mr Biirnett, who was second with Meadow Rose. Mr W. H. Stephens was first in the class for sow with litter, and Mr Barnett second. Mr J. Chilton had a litter of Bis 14-weeks-old pigs for exhibition only, but the judge thought so highly of them that he unhesitatingly gave the litter a first award card. Tiie class for sows 14 months and under was a very strong one, and the competition was veryTceen, though Mr Barnett gained the three principal tickets, tho Mental Hospital coming fourth with a highly commended honour. Mr Barnett added another victory to hi.-- list by taking first with Meadow Countess in the class,for sows eight months (.nd tinder, she being one of his late t importations., -Tine Mental Hospital was second witli Sunnyside Whitchurch 23rd. There were a couple of the large Black Devon breed, but neither of them was worthy of a place in the ,pig pens nt a Show. There was a. creditable display of Yorkshires, but they were not up to the standard of those seen nt many previous Shows. The most successful exhibitor was Air W. H. Stephens, Air J. R. Tyson, a young exhibitor, comiac second. A few good porkers were shown by the Mental Hospital and Mr Tom Alorten, the Mental Hospital taking four firsts and Mr Alorten two seconds.

PRIZE LIST. The following is Ilia prize list to da.to, the number of entries in eaoh class being given in parentheses:— SHEEP. MERINOS, FINE COMBING. (Judge: Mr J. W. Tnolove, Hjaikoura.) Kama—Above 28 months (6): N. Rutherford 1 and champion, J. Stevenson 2 and reserve champion, Sir G. Clifford c. Above 10 months and under 28 months (2): J. Stevenson 1. Under 1G months (3) : * Sir G. C.iSord 1 and 2, J. Stevenson c. Two rams under 16 months (1); Sir G. Clifford 1. Ewes—Above 10 months and nn<Jer 28 months (3): J. Steven&on 1 and champion, Sir G. Clifford 2, reserve champion, and c. Under 16 months (8): J. Stevenson 1, Sir G. Clifford 2 and c. Two owo3 under 16 months (1): J. Stevenson 1. MEDIUM COMBING. Rams—Above 16 months and under 28 months (3): C. Coulter 1, J. Stevenson i and v h c. Above 16 months and under 28 months (3): J. Stovenson 1, 2, and v h c STRONG COMBING. (Judge: Mr E. A. Weld, Fkisbourne.) ICams—Above 28 months (!)!: >v, W. McF • i jioi, St. Helen's Station 2 and reserve champion, v h o, and h c, - Stevenson the. Above 16 months and under 28, months. (4): N. Rutherford. 1, L. Macfarlane 2. Under 16 months (8): L. Macfarlane 1 and 3, D. G. Wright 2, W. W. Mcßoa he. Two rams: J. Steveneon 1, \Y. W. Meßae 2. Ewes—Above 1C and under 28 months (6): J. Stevenson 1 and champion, 2, and reserve champion, and vie, Under 16 months (7): L. Macfarlane 1, 2, and v h c. Under 16 months (3): W. "W. Mcßao 1. ENGLISH LEICESTERS. Rams.

COKRIEDAEE. (RAMS.) (Judge: Mr D. G. Ross, Kaitigi.) Rama —Above 28 months (21): J. A. Johnston 1 and champion, 3, h e, and c, I. Andrew 2 and reserve champion, N.Z. and Australian Land Co. v h c. Above 16 ana under 2S months (28): R. and J. Held 1, N.Z. and Australian Land Co. 2, H. TP. Little 8, I. Andrew v h c, J. A. Johnston h c ana o. Shorn (9): J. A. Johnston 1, N.Z. and Australian Land 00. % R. and J. Raid v h c and h c, I. Andrew c. Under 19 months (33): 11. J. Littl® 1 and 3, J. A. Johnston 2 and li c, C. H. Enaor v h o, N.Z. Rnd Australian Land Co. c. Shorn (15): J. A. Johnston 1, 2, and tlc,L. W. Ptorry 3, I. Andrew h c, O. T. Evans oi Two rams under 1G months (18): J. A. Johnston 1 and 2, H. T. Little 8, O. T. E(va,us v li c and h c, R. &nd J. Reid 2. (EWES.) (Judge: Mr p. Grant, Timaru.) Abare 28 months with lamb at foot (12): J. A. Johnstone 1 and. v ih, c , N.Z. andi Australian Land' Co. 2 and 3, C. H. i.nsor v h c and o. Above 1C and under 28 months (17): N.Z. and Australian Land Co. 1 and champion and c, O. T. E-vana 2, L A-d-pw f mi -• li c. J. A. Johnstone v h c. Under 1G months (37): H. T. Little 1 and reserve champion and 2, N.Z. and Australian Land Co. 3, L. W. Storry v h c, J. A. Johnstone h c and c. Two ewes under 16 months: R and J. Reid 1, H. T. Little 2 and h e, O. T. Evans 3 and c, N.Z. and Australian Land Co. v h c. Ewe under 16 months, shorn (18): L. W. Storry 1 ahd h c, R. and J. Reid 3 and 3, H. T. Little v h c, O. T. Evans c.

(Judge: Mt H. F. Wright, Dunsandei.)

Bams—Abovo 28 months (7): E. Kelland 1 and champion, R. and J. Reid 2 and v h Kir ... H. Rhodes h c. Above 16 months end under 28 months (10): R. and J. Eeid 1 ana raqerve champion audi c, 15. Kelland 2 and 3, Canterbury Agricultural College v h o and h. c. Shorn (8): Canterbury Agricultural College l r A. S. Eiworthy 2, R. and J. Keio v li c, E. Kelland h c and c. Under 16 months (13): E. Kelland 1 and 2, K. and J. Reid 3 and c, I. Andrew v h c, Canterbury Agricultural College h c. Shorn (10): Canterbury Agricultural College 1, E. Kelland 2, W. Letham 3, R. and J. Raid v h e aJiu •h. O) A. 8. Eiworthy c. Two inms (5); W. Latham 1, R. and J. Reid 2, A. S. Eiworthy v h o and he.

Ewes. (Judge: Mr E. S. Taylor, "Waipara.) Ewes—Above 28 months with lamb at foot (7): I. Andrew 1 and champion, It. and J Reid 2, E. Kelland v h c. h c, Bad c. Abo*v 16 and under 28 months (6): Sir R. H. Rhodes 1, E. Kelland 2 and c, R. and J. Reid v h o anct h c. Under I<s months (1-1): Canterbury Agricultural College 1 and reserve chamnion and 3, R. and J. Reid 2 and h c, E. Kelland v h c, 1. Andrew c. Under If months, shorn (10): E. Kelland 1 and vh o, W. Letham 2 and h o, R. and J. Reid 3. Canterbury Agricultural Co'.lege c. Two ewes under 16 months (7): Canterbury Agricultural College 1 a,nd- v h c, R. and J. Reid 2, A. S. Elworthy li c, E. Kelland e. BORDER liEICESTERS. Rams. (Judge: Mr A. Dxummond, Fiva Rivera.) Rams—Above 28 imonths (5): T. S. Little 1 Midi v h o, G. P. Johnston 2, J. Dowth- • waite h c and c. v Above 16 and under 28 months (10): T. S. Littlo 1 and champion and 3, G. P. Johnston 2 and reserve champion and h c., Canterbury AgriculturaJ College v h c andi c. Above 1G and under 28 months, shorn (7): Canterbury Agricultural College 1, T. S. Little 2 iii;d v a c, R J. Jjow hc, R. W. Anderson c. Under 16 months (9): R. J. J jo w-1 rnd h c, R. W. Anderson 2, T. S. Little v h c and c Under 16 months, shorn (7): R. J. Low 1 and h c, R. W. Anderson 3 and v h c. Under 16 months (5): R. J. Lowe 1, K. W. Anderson 2, G. P. Johnston v h c and h c. Ewes. (Judge: ifr I). Neil son, Bulls.) Ewra—Above 16 months, with lamb at foot (?): T. S. Little 1 and reserve champion, Lr. P. Johnston 2, R. "VV. Anderson v h c. j Above 16 months and under 28 months (S): 1 T. S. Littlo 1 and champion and v h c, it. J. Low 2. Under 16 months (12): G. P. Johnston 1, T. S. Little 2 and 3, J. Dowthwaite v h o and c, K. J. Low h c .Under 16 months (8): T. S. Little 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2 and v h c, R. J. Low h c, R. W. Anderson c. Two ewes under 16 months (7): R. J. Low 1, J, Dowthvraito 2, G. D. Johnston v h c and h c, R. V 7. Anderson c. LINCOLXS. (Judige: Mr H. J. Andrew, Maieno.) Rain®—Above 28 months (4): W. Perry and eons 1 and champion, N.Z, and Australian Land Co. 2 and v h c. Above 16 and under 23 months (5): W. Perry and Sons 1 and reserve. champion, JT.Z. and Australian Land Co. 2 and vlic. Shorn (2): iv.Z. and Australian Land Co. 1 and 2. Under 16 months (6): N.Z. and Australian Land

HALFBRED. (Judge: 'Mr "W*. Mackintosh, White Kock.) Bams —Above 28 months (3): A. E. Denton 1 Sir G. Clifford 2. Above 16 months ana under 28 months (5): L. Macfarlane 1, J. Stevenson 2, Sir G. Clifford c. Under 16 months (4): Sir G. Clifford 1 and 2, T. Stevenson c. Shorn (1): Sir G. C.ifford 1. Ewes Above 16 months and iamb at toot (0). sir G. Clifford 1 and 2. Under 16 months (3): Sir G. Clifford 1 and 2. Two ewes under 16 months (1): Sir G. Clifford 1. FAT SHEE1 J . (Judge: Mr J. C. Ctarkson, Riccarton.) Three short-woolledi purebred or crosabred wethers above 16 months and under montte (2): J. E. Low 1, A. C. Greenwood 2 Under 16 months (3): A. C. Greenwood 1 and 2. Three ehort-woolled purebred or crossbred ewes under 16 months (2): J • Brooks 1, T. W. Brooks 2. Three long-woolled wethers above 16 and under 28 months (1): A. C. Greenwood 1. Under 16 months (1): A. C. Greenwood 1. Three wethers suitable lor frozew meat export trade (1): T. W. Brooks 1. Three ewe or wether ehort-woolled lambs (1): A. C. Greenwood 1. Three short-woollen lambs suitable for frozen meat trade (1): A. C. Greenwood 1. Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's prizfc for best pen o£ fat sheep (2): John Brooks 1 and 2. Messrs W. B. Clarkson's prizo for best pen of fat lamba (2): A. C. Greenwood 1. In the last-namedi class it is a condition laid down by the donors that the prizo should not be awarded unless there are three or more entries. The judge considered, however, that aa Mr Greenwood's entry was such a good one he would award it a prize.

IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY.

There was the largest and best display of implements seen ,on the ground for about eight years, and the exhibit, as a whole, was one which attracted very close attention alike from farmers and the general public. The display was not nearly so great as it used to be prior to eight years ago, when each manufacturing firm and importer used to vie with eacli other in making as big a display as possible. Still, it was one of great value, and gave hopes that this important section of the premier agricultural Show in the Soutu Island, would again in future years, "become a large, highly attractive, and instructive one. There was a good display of ploughs, harrows, motor tractors, and other engines, drills, manure-sowers, etc. One of the machines shown was quite a novelty to many, and it was exhibited for the first time on a show ground. This was a lime and slag sower or lime sprayer, a machine which was used with great success at reoent field demonstrations of appliances in the culture of lucerne'

CATTLE. JERSEY. (Judge: Mi" R. F. Cornwall, New Plymouth.) Buila—Calved prior June 30th, 1920 (2): H. G. Lamb 1 and reserve champion. Calved since June. 3ftth, 1329 (5): R. Maddren I and champion; L. B. Hart Hill View stud farm h c.

Cow or Heifer, calved prior to Juno 30th, 1919, in calf (2): H. G. Lamb 1. In nsili (C): 11. E. B. Watson 1 and reserve champion: R. Mnddren "2; H. G. Lamb h c. Heifers —Calved since' June 30th, 1919 (4)1 H. E. B. W&tson 1 and champion; H. G. Lamb 2. Calved since June 30th, 1920 (5): G. L. Lewis 1; W. H. Weir 2. Calvod since June 30tli, 1921 (5): H. E. B. Watson 1; C. H. Watson 2.

HONEY AND BEESWAX. The reoent raina in Canterbury have improved tho position from the beekeepers' point of view very materially. Tho clover pastures generally were backward, but the rains have improved matters, and there are indications of a good crop being secured. The entries in the honey and beeswax classes wer» more numerous thia year as compared with last year. Tho exhibits in the

AYRSHIRE. (Judge: 3lr A. M. Weir, Edeudale.) Bulls —Calved prior to June 80th, IS2O (3): P. Basher 1 and champion; J. P®r!ana 2. Calved) since. June 30th, 1320 (2): J. Tarlaco 1 and reserve champion; W. J. Jenkins. 2. Calved since June SOth, 1921 (S): C. il. Williams 1; Dalzell Bios 2; J. Parlane 3. Cow cr Heifer—Calved prior to June SOth,

Agricultural

1919, la call (3): J. Parians 1 champion and 2. In milk (2): J. P ar 1, champion and 2. m . Heifora—Calvod sinoa Juno SOta, IDI9 i ' • J, Parlana I.' Calved eince J-una 30th, 19 - (o): J. Parians 1; C. M. TOaiams 2; £• "Wcliock 3. Calved since June SOth, (0): J. Pailane 1 and v h c; C. M. «:■ Hams 2 and 3. FRIESIANS.

(Judge: Mr R. K. McDonald, EdGndale.) Bulla—Calved prior to June 30th, 19*0 (9): li. R. Stodd&rt 1 and champion; «• McAnulty 2 and res&rro champion; W. Kob«rteon 3; J. A. Bell t he; Canterbury AgT' cultural College hc. Calved since June 30th, 1930 (2): R. Cole® 1; H, A. Miliar 2. Calved since June 30th, 1921 (20): Nairn 1; Q-. H. Loffhagcn 2; Canterbury Agricultural College 3; T. H. Overton v h o; G. H. Hmsoll hc : F. Crump c. Cow or Heifer—Calved prioT to June 80th 1910 (6): W. Mcliachlan 1; R. M. Mugford 2; J. Brings 8. Calved since June 30th, 3919 (5): li. Cole® 1 and champion; Gr. H. Haas all 3; J. I. Rovda 3. Heifers, oalved since June 30, 1820 (12): T. H. Overton 1 and reserve champion, G. H. Hassall 2, P. Crump 3, T. A. Stewart vli c, H. A. Millar h c. Calved since June 86, 1921 (10): T. H. Overton 1, T. fi. HesPall 2, G. E. Royds 3, J. Brings h c, J. McAnulty o. Three cows or heifers (l): T. H. Overton GUERNSEY. (Judge: Mr R. F» Cornwall, New Plymouth.) Bulls, calved prior to June 30, 1920 (1>: H. S. S. Kv'e 1, Calved since June 80, 1920 (2): H. S. S. Kyle 1 and 2. Cow or heifer, calved prior to June 90, 1920 (2): H. S. S. Kyle 1 and 2, Calved sine® Juno 30, 1920 (2): m. S. S. Kylo 1 and' 3. , Heifer, calved sines Juno SO, 1921 (2): H. S. S. Kyle 1 and 2. • SHORTHORN. (Judge: lir F. Vaughan, Tuhaenui, Hawke's ■bay.) Bulls, calved prior to June Ist, 1819 (11): L. White 1, J. A. Scott 2, Canterbury Agricultural College 3. Calved prior to J una Ist, 1920 (7): L. White 1, J. O'Connor 9, J. A. Johnstons 3, J. .Nixon v h e, J. S. Anderson i c. Calved sinco Juno Ist, 1920 (TO): Q-. Stoddart 1, W. J. Jenkins 2, J. iDeana 3, T. W. Brooks v h c. Calved since June 1, 1921 (2!): G. Stoddart 1, J. S. Anderson 2, TV. J. Jenkins 3 and c, h. "White v h o, Mental .Hospital h c. Calved prior to June 1, 1921 (5): J. C. Chamberlain 1, Booit'a Estate 2. Calved einco November Ist, 1921 (8): L. TYhito 1 and 3, TV. J. Jenkins 2, It, J. low v h c, R. Peach h c. Cow or heifer calved prior to June Ist, 1919 (10): TV. M. Gabby 1 and champion, J. O. Chamberlain 2, J. Nixon 3 and h c and c, G. Stoddart v h c. Heifer 9, calved since Juno Ist, 1910 (5): J. Nixon 1 and reserve champion, J. S. Anderson 2, J. C. Chamberlain v h o. Cow or heifer calved prior to June Ist, 1919 (7): C. Stoddart 1 and v h o, Mental Hospital 2, J. C. Chamberlain 3. Heifer calved mii-.'fi Juno Ist, 1919, milking and breeding (5): J. Nixon 1, Scott's Estate 2 and v h c. Calved since June Ist, 1920 (7): J. C. Chamberlain 1 J. Deans 2, G. Stoddart v h c, Canterbury Agricultural Colfe-go ih c. Calved since June Ist 1921 (11): J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. L. White 3 and h c, R. J. Low v h c. Calved. J. A. Johnstone 2, J. A. Scott 8, TV. J. Jenkins v li c. ~ .. Three Bulls (5) »sy ago: G. Stoddart 1, Three Cows or Heifers (5): J- Nixon 1 • J. C. ,Ch»mberlain 2. MILKING SHORTHORNS.

(Judgo: Mr C. T. Grantj Linton.) Bulls—Calved prior to June Ist, 1020 (4): TV. Bowis 1 and champion.: R. Peach 2 and reserve ctk&nipion. Calved. <slllOO June Ist, IS2O (o): J. C. Chamberlain 1; J. "Watson 2. Calved Bines Juno Ist, 1921 (12): R. Peacli 1; J. Deans 2; J. Watson 3; S. Smith v h o. , Cow or Heifer—Calved prior to June l3t, 1919 (7): Mental Hospital 1 and 1 r h c; R. Peach 2; J. Watson S. Heifers—Calved since Juno J*t, 1919 WMental Hospital 1; D. Simes 2; S. Smith 3. Calved since Juno Ist, 1321) (8): J. Nixon 1- J. Jones 2; R. Peach 3. CVred einoe June Ist. 1921 (12). K P«ach 1 and v h c; S. Smith 2; V. J. Jenkins 8; JDeans v Ji c. RED POLLED. Mr C. T. Grant, Winton.) Bulls—Calved prior to June 30th, 1920 (4) : It. H. Rhodes 1 and 2. Calved,since June SOth, 1920 (3): R. H. Rhodes 1 and 3. Cbw or Heifer—Calvod prior to June 80th, 1920 (1); R. H. Rhodea 1. Ca-lved since June 80th, 1920 (2): R. H. Rhodea 1 andl 2. Heifers— I Calved eince June 30th, 1921 (8): R. H. Rhodea 1 and 2. FAT OATLE. (Judge: Mr J. R. Thacker, Okoin's Bay.) Bullock—Any (2): Chas. Austin 1; R M. Morten 2. ' Calved! since June 30th, 1918 (1): Chas. Austin 1. Steer—Oaived eioce June 20th, 1919 (1): Chas. Austin 1. Calved einoe June, 30th, 1950 (1): Chas Austin 1. C?ows—Any age (3): Chas. Austin 1; Scott Estate 2. Heifer—Oaived since June 80th, 1919 (1): John DeSma 1. Veal caJi (1): Riocarton Estate 1. PIGS. (Judge: Mr J. I'. Hay, Morven-Ju BERK.&HIRES. Boars —Any age (5): G. H. Bginett 1> Menial Hospital 2 and v h c, J. Chiit-on h c, AV. H. Stephens c. 11 months and under (4); G. H. Barnett 1, J. Chilton 2, Mental Hospital v li c. Eight months and under (4): W. H. Stephens 1, G. H. Barnett 3 and v h c. Sows—Breeding, any age (4): G. H. Galpm 1. G. H. Baornett 2, Mental Hospital v h c. Sow and litter (7): W? H. Stephens" 1, G. H. Barnett 2, Mental Hospital v h c, C. il. Dallard h c, J. Chilto£ c. For exhibit only (1): J. Chilton 1. 14 months andi under (8): G. H. Barnard 1, 2, and vhc, Mental Hospital h c, J. Chilton c. Kight months and under (10): G. H. Barnett 1, v li c, and c, Mental Hospital 2, J. Chilton h c. DEVOfrS. Boars—Any age (1): W. H. Stephens 1. Sows—Any age (1): W. 11. Stephens 1. YORKSHIRES.

'Bomb—Any age (4): J. 11. Tyson 1, T. Morton 2, W. H. Stephens v h c. 14 months and under (2): W. H. Stephens 1 and 2. Sows—Breeding (2): W. H. Stephens 1Sow andi litter (2): W. H. Stephens 1, 'l\ Morton 2.- Eight months and under (3): J. R. Tyson 1, T. Mortran 2 and v h c. PORKERS AND BACONERS. Three most marketable porkers (2); Mental Hospital 1, T. Morton 2. Three porkers (2): Mental Hospital 1, T. Morton 2. Three bacon pigs, not to exceed 2001b (1): Mental Hospital 1. Not to exceed 2501b (1); Mental Hospital 1. DAIRY PRODUCE. BUTTER AND CHEESE. (Judge: Mr S. Clayton, Lytte-lton.) Fresh Butter (factory made)— For table use, slb (4): Waitaki Dairy Co. 1, Kiwi Dairy Co. 2. Fit lor export (4): Canterbury Central Co-op. Dairy Co., Ltd. 1, Akaroa Butter Co. 2. For farmers only (4): Mrs H. J. Fleming 1, Mrs W. McLaughlin 2, Mr 3 S. V. Quantich 3. For table use (3): Mrs H. J. Fleming 1, Mrs W. McLaughlin 2, Mrs D. Coleman 3. In rolls for table use (6): Miss N. Rhodes 1, Mrs D. Coleman 2, Mies N. McLaughlin 3. Fancy butter (1): Mrs H. J. Fleming 1. Cheese—Factory made, lit for export (2): Pigeon Bay Dairy Co. 1, Barry's Bay Dairy Co. 2. Whole milk, soft, mi'.d cheese (2): Barry'a Bay Dairy Co. 1, Pigeon Bay Dairy Co. 2. HORSES. DRAUGHTS.

(Judges: Messrs A. Whyte, Hastings; U, X. I)ictue, Mataura, and I*. W. Uorrio, Oama.ru.) Entires foaled prior to Juna 30th, 1919 (2)- J. D. Wyllie 1, E- E. Jenkias 2. Foaieu since Juno aOth, 1919 (2): U. G. Wright 1 and reserve champion, J. Boas*, juiir. 2. Foaled since June 30th, 1920 (4): McLenaghan and Watson 1 and champion, J. D. "Wyllie 2. J. Wyllie ho. Colt or Gelding—Foaled since June 30in, 1321 (4): J. Boag, junr. 1 and 2, P. Shearer Mares—ln foal (25: D. G. Wright 1 and champion, P. Shearer 2. With foal at foot (1): J. D. Wyllie 1. Fillies Foaled since June 30th, 1919 (8): H. E. Cook 1 and reserve champion, «. Wyllie' 2, Moore-Hunter Estate 3, A. Tocker ■v hc E E. Jenkins h c. Foaled since June ■3oth," 1920 (7): E. E. Jenkins 1 and 3, W Lethara 2. Foaled since June 30th, 1921 (6)': J. Boag, junr. 1 and 2, Moore-Hunter Eat®*® c. Dry Mare—Any age (3): J. Wyllie 1, £. A. Smith 2, A. Tocker he. Four Mejes or Fillies (2): J. Wyilie 1, P. Shearer 2.

Olding.-FMUd lfll » (*>< T D Wvlli* 1. 2, and 8. Foaled since June 30th' 1920 (2): J. D. Wyllle 1, D. Miliar 2 Any *g* (5): H. Ev. Cook 1, G. H. Bamett a" L "W Sterry ▼ h o. 'Pn'ir of' hidings (S)s I/. W. SloEry 1, J. D. Wyllio 3. . . . Three-horse team o4 geldings (l)j J. El. the progeny «f ««• »\aHloa (5): p. Shearer 1, E- E. J«mlnn» 3. harness cobs and ponies. (Judge: Mr C. L. Orbel], Timaru.) Cobs—Not over 15 handa (4): S. W. Scott i v W Robertson 3, S. MoDonaJd The. ■w-t over 14 handfl 2in (6): W. Sooon 2. G R. Macdonald v h c. Not ovw 14 hands ma\- W. J.' Clinton 1, H. S. S. Kylo 2, if. ' T pococt 3, J. !>• Davies The, Mrs li e. over IS hani Sir ?y U f s. S S. Kyl t 1, A. G. Scott aH J. -Beaael 3, A. Stephens v li ©, J. F. Peters h c ' HARNESS HORSES. , T ,„w Mr T- Newman, BrightwaUr.) *»»<% L / v iiaiaeu Weetenra, 8. Pair •» bum horse# (1): A. Wart Smith S (4): H. B. Burgi. l, F. V xrT,rr»T 2 Tandem team (?): D. W. £r l A Ward Smith 3. Gl* horse T MS 1: Mtatad 1, L. S»«. 2, H. s. s. W=- hooty cThi3<t« • Mr E. A. Eorp, Timaru.) T liquid honey (6): W. L. DSh 1, Mr. D. Dufl 1, Donald 1 Mid 2. Medium amber liquid i' „ /r.). \v. L. Donald 1 and 3. MedZ' JZL honey granulate (4): W. L. Donald 1 end 2. Comb honey (3): Mrs S. Prebble 1, F. A. Anderson % Fiuu comb horev (G): Mrs S. Prebble 1 and Q. Yoilow becswas (6): J. F. Bull 1, T. A Stewart 2, A. H. Emerson The. Bleached beeswax (4) : W. Kennedy 1. , Honey vinegar (3): J. E. AshirorUi 1. Medium ajnber honey, for export (2): w. Kennedy 1. EGGS. (Judgo: Mias H. Ronnie, Doyleaton.) Hen eggs —White (4): Misa F. McLaughlin I, Mre I. Watts 2. Tinted (1): Mrs S. V. Quautich 1. Duck egg* (-4): Mrs J. H. Lloyd 1 and 2. BREAD, SCONES, AND CAKES. (Judge: Mise H. Bennle, Doyleeton.) Bread—Home-made loaf, open only to exhibitors who have not previously won » prise (6): STtb F. itoiiselaiider 1, Mrs W. B. Giblett 2. Miss N. Rhodes 8. MnrP. Hamlin h c. ' Open (13): Mrs E. A. Payne 1 and 2, Mrs T. McDowell 3 and v h c, Mies E. V. Baker h c. Soones—Six oven (11): Mrs Gas tin 1 and : 2, Miss.,.F. McLaughlin 3. Mrs H. Ledgard ; v' h«\ Mm W. McLaughlin o. "Wholemeal (6): Mrs W. B„ Giblett 1, Mrs Gaskin 2 1 find 3, Mrs A. H. Hays hc. Girdle (7): Mrs J. Brown 1, Mts D. Brown 2, Miss C. itamsey 3. Mrs Gaskin hc. Oven scones, juvenile ("'): Miss W. McLawgWia 1, Mis? Tj. McCauley 2, Miss If. Rhodes S, Mi** JT. Riblett v 3i c. Cakes —Home-made fruii cake (13): Mrs E. A. Payne 1. Mrs Garicin 3 and 8, Mass M. M. Vow) rid. Miss E. Staples h c. Homemade spongecake (16): Mrs F. W. Bunon 1, Mrs E. A. Payna 2 and 3, Misa E. V. Baker v h o, Mts Gaskin li c. POULTRY AND MEATS. (Jvdge: Mist H. Rennie, Doyleston.) Pair fowls (1): Mrs H. J. Fleming 1. Hams—Unsmoked (1): Miss J. Anderson 1. 'SEEDS. (Judge: Mr W. J. Moir, OkristohUTtih.) Rod clotqt ov cowgraas (1): Wright, Stei phensOTi tuid Co.. Ltd.. 1. White clover (1): WTight, Stephenson and Co. 1. Luoerne (1): Wright, Skphenson and 00. 1. Agricultural and garden seeds (1): Wright, SWphenson and Co. 1. TIMBER AND GATES. (Judge: Mir R. B. Robinson, DatfieldL) Two planks (4): ' W. Goes, Ltd., 1, J. Deans 2. Two piecas eucalyptus timber (6): W. Goss, Ltd.. 1, J. Deans 2. Englirti hardwood timbor (2): J. Deans 1, C. H. Adams 2. , Farm gate (1) : : W. Goas, Ltd., 1. CtadNi gate (1): W. Alexander 1. JUMPING EVENTS. (Judge: Mr F. Armstrong,. Akitio.) Maiden Hunters: J. li. Gelby'a Monowai 1. T. W. Wes-teaaa's Surprise 2, K. W. J. Hall's T« Waimate 3. PONY JUMPING. (Judge: Mr C. L. Orbell, Tim am) Boys and Girls—Maiden class: N. Hadfield's Hatch 1. - Open: N. Hadfield's GrenaA* 1, W. Doyle'a Entry 2, F. McConniok's Prinoess Sid 3. Handicap Pony Trot—Maiden class (for boy or ;girl not over 15 years): TP. Barber's Gold Chain 1, N. Hadfield's Dick 2, C. P. Bissett'a Di 8. For boys and girl* under 13 year*: Miss 1. Harris's Proud Nell 1, "W. Doyle'a Entry 2, G. MaginnesV «ntrv 3. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. SHEEP. Ryelands—Rams: uiuiupionehip and reserve ciiampioiiawp, i. Jl. owpUena. Kite*; i>lianipiuiuimp aaa ies«rve chtuupionship, ti. v» ivueil.

S*»3Ss "kdd for The N.2, JWI.. . i T6r du«ld Wi' wjSlS B^ If gj 4 ■*•»««»§ Th® N.2 SW lM( , . 'Ni 'weld for the CT?™ Uik. months: Th# W Co., Ltd 8 "t04'3& Mr IX Yr, te-rt- , .; " BritMtf, chilCL „** SA* d afsS! sSi I ***^ ver shield forttskS^^ s , rEfe?"* to ftS!i 16 month,; 1,, ff TKe N Z. wr .hield for tho CXffli shield jot tho bcti (w£* 16 months; H. T ver A»ldteth,b«, t MP J^Aru'' Ji& month,.- SJr q, Oifforf. T . ' • CAtnj, ,* , SA?.? 10 ,? StortWat3uti Th# IN .2. F*ra«i' Omum!! of Omterbury Ltd.'. wSSS bestpurebred fiWIWTSfiiJ tul Hospital 1; J, JJ. fC-5? Mr D. W. Wmtnut'tAiSS oliftmptoa Frie«iia buil;lrT|3 Ch(J!eaj» cup for till ttflg or ftllv: D. 0. Th# D.I.CVe ip«eUl priufc.it or filly {mm one io tim w*v! E. Ooolc's Ddreliy | Xlydwdd# EOim BkmMS.L| silver mod&l foi tU iMMUt ywr-old-filly: W. I. fist ® thftlleng*. enj* thf m«i> ind fcrnile iiiiAtda* Jenkins's Premia-Ttt uj rf Dorothy Ptrkint >&■ Wmm Si awardtd U«Ma H. R Wstson'i lihtr 1

IMPLEMENT H APPAEOA'nO^pB.i ommw ;< —' Bftf]dtgkt.th» Qutahi P. iii&iitJonV snottiffMi aightjvKt IlMrtHlj4rt, lb an old P CutnbinyHttk iff ill thfl Aigwtli*) ing remaikfttftlw eihibiU it igriealM«*| Mr marks, atid that Manawattt Bhow w« g«J» the CkrUtuhnrei aw JJ* he would Mt he was piMenVf' #! Palmerston flntt »«». sidered it ws» mUAi" with the Ghrtoteh# {toy beat ChristchorehliM entries-;(A in farming lin»ij Christchnrch greatest m 8 He had mo Old. ® the Show, and h# that for some been cut ont remember of the must be the • ,g implements, were labour-saying »»OTggg-j tine the felt sure they s&2Wfe® ciety's Show., ?a?.?%ss lions of the great imp«W» »».■4 implements# . deferring to tk?B^| that getting a fary. f the secretary l». \js(t rsss? B-^ plause.)

Merinos —Bams: Fine combing, championship, jN. Kulneriotd.: reserve cnampioutsiiip, jus*. biqr«fla<>n. iiiwo: Champuinsmv, •>**• btevenson; re«ervo air (i. Cuflorii. Strong combing, ram: Championship, W. W. ittcKao; teeervo championship, St. Helen's fetation. Eiwea: Championship, J as. btovcniKin; roservo championship, Ju> btevenaon. English Leiceßters —Bams: Championship, E. Holland; reserve championship, R. M 4 J. Reid. Ewes: Championship, 1. Andrew; reserve championship, Canterbury Agricultural College. Border Leicester's—Bams: Championship, Thos. S. Little; 1 reserve championship, G. P. Johnston. Ewes: Championship, Thos. b. Little; reserve championship, Thos. S. Little. Linoolns—Hams: Championship, "VVm. Perry and Sons; reserve championship, Wm. Perry and Sons. Ewes: Championship, N.a. and Australian Land Co., Ltd.; reserve championship, H.Z. <and Australian Land Co., Ltd. . „ Bomjiey Marsh—Bams: Championship. Wm. Perry and Sons; reserve championship. Murray Bros. Ewes: Championship, Murray Bros.; reserve championship, Murray Bros. Southdowns—Bams: Championship, J. and F. Johns; reserve championship, H. J. Andrew. Ewea: Championship, H. J. Andrew; reserve championship, Canterbury Agricultural College. x Shropshires—Rams: Championship, L. W. Storry; reserv® championship, Canterbury Agricultural College. Ewea: Championship. L. W. and J. E. Storry; reserve championshio, L. W. ard J. E. Storry. Corriedales—Bams: Championship, J. A. Johnston p; reserve chamnionshin, I. Andr'w. Championship. N.Z. and Au't'alidi Lnnd Co.; reserve championship, H. T. Little. CATTLE. „ . Jerseys—Bull: Liiampicnship, B. •™ a ' dien a Uoicond&'s Redeemer; leseive championship, jtt; u. iamb's Hero. Cow «« iieiier: championship, H. E. B. Wat An'a Auberlcy iNaomi; reserve championettip, H. E. B. vVataon's Rewa Maycan. Ayrshires—-BullsChampionship, P. Basher's Oow:in Xiank JJajrney; reserve championship, J. taiiane's Uowun Banic Boy. Cow or Heiier: Championship, JParlane'a Moesgwyn Princess; reserve, championship, J. turiane's Gowan Bank April JbMower 10th. Jfrietians—Bull: Championship, L. B. Stodoart's Longbeach. Big King; xeservo championship, J. McAnulty's Dominion Pietj« Lad. Oow er Heifer: Championship, »• Colee's Colinton Lcrna • reserve championship, T. H. Overton'e Ellesnwre Butierfly 2nd. Shorthorns—Bulis: Championship, L. White'® Collynia Proud Knight; reserve championship, J. A. Soott's Wtstburn Marquis of Kintyre. Cow or Heifer: Champion-, ship, W. M. Gabbie's roan; reserve onampionship, J. Nixon's Ellwmere Buby 36th. _ Milking Shorthorn*—Bulls: Championship, W. Bowis's Irwell Major; reserve championship, R. Peach's Di.iitond'e Echo. HORSES. Draughts—Entires: Championship, IfcLeo- - and V/atEon'a Ringleader; reser 7o championship, D. G. Wright's Windermere Bonaid Douglas. Marro or FiUie* : Gha®pionship, D. G. Wright's Gay Girl; reter™ championship, H. E. Cook's Dorothy Perkins. SPECIAL AWARDS. SHEEP. Messrs Petersen's trophy for best two-tooth tarn entered in merino competition: ."iacfarlane. Glenmank Challenge Cup for best menno ewe: J. Stevenson. * t , N.Z. Sheepbrfieders' Aasooiation (Soutn Island) silver shield for the best merino ■under 16 raontlis: J. Stevenson.

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**■ him I Though his i • **?£ one hundred milo railwav , t*'*°l£t door is a very good nriSnc Herb Robinson fea--sT*?rtxcr and catch-as--s**L any other kind of wrest--5hl&? the well-known Ausboxer and wrest3»fnSeaai McKenzie, a one- *** S *ho llolc3 , tho ft. Se Tor one-handed chop&*Zin&. a "Press' collusions at Wrest " SSTSn two stone his supers»'fa over throe minutes. It ilk*/ bn U t. McKenzie then **lfti> l° wer the Australasian for sawing through a WJL r The block was a tnfle W«\ inches, hut although he got §£fheWeeded in finishing Iffm something under Msec. Ilfchflpped a 12in block against tree-felling contracKnna Tery easily. Th *,!f: ■*• ITnert tent was rightly K?««'tbe world's wonder fowl," W\ji four logs, and when pro-K-dntv. lays two eggs at once. HSten n its "work?' itabould ■RjT. of all other competitors Kmrt competition. There is ■ft Contrast in the next tent, ■Srtains an enormous bullock, B3T£ale at 33521b,. and? » ■LTraoehoree which weighs only WmLis only 36 inches m height. ■grt • P"*. but a well-built HaAbred whose father was 16* mEal 'bis mother 15.1. hands, BSL hM relations racing in AusLeaving the miniature BKrt is invited to gaze upon ESS, most famous product, m iSm of a smiling young lady to 18 summers, and weighs BUT Judging by her cheerful and solidity of person, Ehe Bjffran showing m Russia- durITfnnme. By way of another IS. ooe passes on to the npxt PSeh contains that very affaT»e S«tienian, General Mite, who WKw» of *B°» *"■& measures his And yet he is a iraflttfe man, without the elight-ffifc-of d«focmity. Ousca's jungle mSm. iitrj clever performing ■sH«ll-trained monkey, proKTwr good show, with a showEifc certainly knows his business, Bfc one visits another athletic Kwfftß the champion axeman of Hwtfi Wales (W. Pegh), and a BfiFof above the ordinary Etfiwtler 3 - an d Btron S me ?r % IBlsco, showing a number or "tile removed except Kflßfeir" of feature from the M/SEiO, provide.an hilarious and' BffiSStting entertainment, while maSti ' **"" a lady oi ex ~ UpLa} length, and pleasant conShl *°° P to m^ ko ■SHitt* comes m contact with ■BKbiattooed woman," who HHprt on all portions of her olahns that her pictures pinpricks, and one to doubt her Bting picture gallery she %'herself ; J Asan'accpmhas of performing dogr Who ■pmeronsowrertricVs, ana inciHnr tells the tine and plays euohw Hpy member of.'tie audience who M|o try. A freak in the way of HKged pig. aged nine months' and ■p lOSlrs next meets the eye, if Hpnequer is' not yet 'exhausted, door s is to be found a/'corpublowing glass/afeat at which Bjgndepi -flis exhibition is one Hpt Interesting' oh Uw 'ground, his buamese,' and prowticletwith a minimum pptrified woman occupies ■BRent; and'tbyre is no doubt but her- next not made of the the allows herself to go confronted wirh of uniwadb, one eye in Freaks, oeranimafi eve the Vest [m while they forea minute' on view yeswmgm«m &> »jwmieea,

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