PEOPLE'S DAY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20086, 15 November 1930, Page 16

PEOPLE'S DAY.

A Big Gathering.

NOTABLE PARADE OF STOCK.

Ftoia early morning ail,, modes of transport were - requisitioned. to carry thousands to the Show Grounds, and one a there they set opt to- discover what the?* was to interest'or'sura's* them. / * Varied A*traetiona, Tha raucousvoices of the side-show proprietor# ■who cried their wares long and loud attracted attention all through theday. Others, besides those who were farmers, found themselves making for tin sheep and cattle pelts, while, so »«»• - tained sad piercing was the barking of dozens of different breeds of doga, that tfc« location of that section coald not long remain a mystery. Something for Everybody. A comprehensive array of farm, machinery compelled the attention of many iwn than 'those who thought of buying. Altogether there was something I for everyone, for the range of its appeal is the great virtue of People 's Day at tito Show. Is the morning the ring events were decided. In the early afternoon the -prize-winning animals paraded, while Ht« jumping events held the interest of spectators till late in the afternoon. These produced both horses and riders of real merit, Mlas Betty Harper with daptain Murphy being awarded the jHm. H anything more-were needed to in* fuse life-into an already spirited gatherlag, Deny'* Military Band and the Caledonian Pipe Band provided it. It was pleasant to sit and contemplate Cantosfevry Is carnival mood. HORSES. 'lho judging of the light horses and the competitions was the principal attraction yesterday.

(Saddle flobs Mid Pantos. Thi» section drew, a particularly good entry of both «ob» and ponies. With a ' iw exemptions the - cobs wero of only moderate class, bnt ponies were outstanding, and quite up to tho, notable display* in recent years. The section .was judged by Mr Hunter-Morris. Tho 15 hands 'cob class dreVr an entry of #lw>) ft good ring. ' The judge had to devote "more than the ordinary • to determine the respective ■. merits of the first three, and-oventuully gava the ticket to E. E. Lilley's Bevenge, W. Oalder 1 * Canterbury being second, and Mr# H. T. Little's third. The 14.2 cobs, also nine entries, brought ant a particularly good sort in Miss Joyce Maginnesa' Scandal, which took the liar Bess championship the previous d»y In tbe corresponding class. A nicely mannered, free-moving sort, there **• general approval of the placing both in the class and. in the championship of the cob section t for which he *« outstanding. Four polo ponies " came forward, Gilbert Griggtaking the »w<l- with D. W. J. Gould second. The ponies, a« stated, made a brave display, and only a few could be graded aa mediocrities. One point that appeals , -Is the better, horsemanship of the lads I compared with a few years ago. In some eases the more juvenile equestriwines must have- experienced a brief period from the nursery to the saddle, y«fc they handled their, mounts in the eight entries, the •ward going to G. O. Eutherford's Gay Boy* with , V f Wareing's Vincent second. .-The 14 hands, maiden pony class drew a big entry of 16, the ticket going to Miss Monica Little's Eangl, with T. Gee's Tiptoes second, and Gay Boy - third. Tho open 14 hands class brought *V«n ponies Into the ring, .J. S. Lilley's Firelight and C, E. Jarman's Tina fill- ' main places. . The good entry of 32 eame into the ring in the 13.2 claas iboy riders), whieh produced the saddle Myra Calder's Rex, a stylish'waving blade, the second ticket going to T. Gee's Tiptoes. In thd •emwonding elaaa for girl ridors Mrs ?' *• Wcstenra's Twtnxleberry took

Kearly forty thousand people from town and country attended People's Day at the Show yesterday to see the display of the province's resources and enjoy the fun of the fair. There were fewer visitors than last year, hut the spacious grounds seemed just as densely packed as ever with those who derived both instruction and enjoyment from the varied attractions of Canterbury's annual carnival. The weather was ideal for the holiday. Light clouds shaded the sun, while a moderate easterly blew intermittently. The air was warm without being oppressive—conditions all the more appreciated after the threatening storm clouds and keen wind of Thursday. ; Their Excellencies the Governor-General (Lord Bledisloe) , and Lady Bledisloe paid their first official visit to a Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Show. . They were entertained at lunch and were N interested, spectators of the Grand Parade, one of the spectacular featured of the day* The jumping and ring events, which attracted a large entry, were the other main attractions. Side-shows were thronged all day. The carnival in side-show alley will continue to-day and to-night

i - Kuatera. The hunters, which were judged by Mr Q. N. McLean, drew big rings, and there were some fine exhibitions. However, there were some mediocre' entries. A few of the horsemen appeared to imagine that they were in a hurdle race, and others, again, made a sort of standing jump ,at the obstacles. , • A really lino exhibition was given in the wire jump, in which most of the 20 competitors entered took part'. Miss Iftbel Butherford 'a Perfection, who gave a finished display, was given the ticket, with her Boek Ahoy second, and Mrs Arthur Nicoll 'a Jingle third. The heavy-weight hunter class brought eight horses into the ring, and Misa Betty Harper's Captain Murphy took the award. In the 11-stone hunters' class MLisa J. Edgar Jones's Koh-i-noor took the tickot, Miss .E. E. Ward-Smith's Magic being second, there being an exceptionally heavy entry of 22 horses, only a few of which did not come into i* *v 1 award carried with "the Canterbury Jockey Club's special. The jumping ranged in both the lastmentioned classes from good to indifhunter clasis drew is competitors, and a really good di«Play was given by the first half-dozen

Gde's Desert Song. . A doxen came into th® .ring'in the 13.2' bands class, Mrs J>, W, Westenra'a Polly,. Flinders scoring from 0. Digby'a- Juno, it wa3 a: good quality class. The 11.2 ponies : brought 13 ponies forward, W. Black's j Tommy being the winner, ■ with H. B. Douglas's Tiny seeond. The judge commented on the excellent showing of the ponies, and mentioned that the championship was a keen contest between tho eventual winner—Miss raider's Bex—and the entries of E. B. Lilley, Mrs Westenra, .and Misa Little. • The Petersen special for best pony of tho harness and saddle sections was awarded to T. Gee with hia harness champion Pussyfoot. Saddle Bosses. The display in the saddle section was a meritorious one. Entries were large and the rivalry of the keenest. Pew of the classes, indeed; contained lesas than a dozen entriejy ana one or two went npr I as high .as The - waa! Mr Q. N. Msteaa' (Amfcortey):. -:U . A 'very good elasß of nine, eame forward the 1? atone roadster ring, tho winner ; being Mtoa Betty Harper's Captain - MuiTHiy, witb Mrs J. Mont, gomcry's Woodcock second, and a wellknown in Miss" label Buthprford's Perfection; third. The 13 stone clastf drew ; thirteen. entries, 'and: there was parade davery ring of good •' -mcdjttm Miss Isber socured' the award with .The Tatlfir.'a-rtotablV taktir at ' in the. last year. or two. secouA, ticket 'going to Miss J. Edgar Jones's Koh-i----noor. The championship of the section was subsequently awarded to The Tatler, a decision that met with general approval, as he was shown in excellent order and in every respect Alls the eye as a roadster type. The 11 stone class drow a few mediocrities, but with a showing of eight or ten outstanding horses in the ring of fifteen. Oilbert Orlgg won the olass with PaselHation, aadMissHelen G. Rich was Probably on «<•• it 'haing a: maiden class, some hordes in the 11 stone division were paraded; woVtld have com«j hotter under a 13 stone classification. It does not require a i very hofty human to ride at ill stone, and at all shows there seems to be a tendency, to ignore the classification and bring forward horses more.- siiitpd for< tho welflflkt-Carrying cl.issos.'» G. Orbell's Tyoho, a nice, type; took in a field of fourteen. Seventeen Jbotsou .were entered in the ladles' fcack'-class, the bulk of which were' real ladles' hank?, with good manners and fractabillty.'- Miss Rutherford's The Tatler' ivas successful, and Miss 3. Kdgar- Jones's Koh-i-noor second. -The class for best, walking . hack wont .to J. Cracrpft Wilson's Sacks, with Miss Betty Harper's Captain Murphyflpecond. > The Tatler was again in the picture in the ppecial awarded by; Mr George Gpultf'fbr the most-suit a big horse- for, a journey for a 13 stone man, soundness essential, there being the ; large ring of fifteen horses ■: •competing,'. The award for best hunter, which has hunted with a recognised pack in the past two years, also went to Miss horse. Th« tiokefc f<*r horse Suitable t<ft mounted rtfle work '■ ,was atltached to Mias Holon G. Bich's, Plato, with Miss 33. B. Ward-Smith's Magic §dcorid. - ,

horpes, Captain Murphy was again victorious* with Mrs J. Montgorueiy's Woodcock second and Miss Harper's Challenger third. The champion ing competition provided another notable exhibition, with 21 entries, *&s■ Captain Murphy was given tha blue. ribbon, with Miss .Rutherford Hock Ahoy second. The winner had given a finished display In all the classes in which he uompetod, and deserved the, distinction. He showed in ail his efforts that ho was- & flrat-claas safety conveyance ovor country. A consolation. jumping event was won 'by Miss ' 11. G. Rich. .r. . Trotters and Pacers. ; Trotters and pacore .provided moderate display in numbers;hut acreditable one in quality; The stallion trotter, Mr A, Bendriksen's Pcterwah, has a time record with the best pacers, and he was shown in great order. The pacing entire class provided Mr P, Watson'a Brent Locancla as the winner. The other classes comprised for the most part good sorts, J. W. Johnston's Great Amazon, a trotting mare, being much above average. Carriage and Tradesmen's Horses. There was a rather attenuated entry in this useful. section, but somo good typos were shown., The awards were evenly distributed, Ballin Bros.,' W. Boyle, P. Carter, and H. E. Cook being the principal prize-takers. CORRIEDALE COMPETITION. .For the valuable trophy offered by the Association in connexion with the Corriedale wool and... mutton comi>etition there were 15 entries froin five North Canterbury flock-owner?.. The | following was the result and the values of the different cheep:— . - . £ a. d. W. W, McKae ' .. 110 3 H. Ensor . - ■ .. 1 IS 8i W. W. Hayiarid'a _atate * » .. 114 3J 0. T. Evans .. .. 1 14 2t Bydal Downs Estate .. 1 13 2} la connexion .with-the wool, most off which was in excellent order, the judge, Mr 11. Hill, said he . had valued it at from 75d to Old. a U). GRAND PARADE. IMPRESSIVE DISPLAY OF STOCK. THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S INTEREST.. The cream of the liyestock of the province was masked on the ground for tlie Grand Parade, wHicli is always one of the spectacular features of the: Show, Yesterday's. display was, one which must have moved the owners and-breeder# of | the animals to pride in ftieir achievement. for is not bred without pains nor perfected without effort and expense. _ All -point*/'of. vantage were crowded with spectators, some of whom were interested in the animals themselves, while othexsV Perhaps no great judges of quality or breeding,, were content to look .on and admire. Their Excellencies the Governor-Gen-eral and Lady Bledisloe were seated in the Vice-Regal box while the parade was 'in progress. Beside them were Mr L. It. C. Maefarlane, president of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and Mrs Maefarlane, and Sir It. Heaton Rhodos.

Pride ©rSJww. Promptly at 1.30 p.m. the prize-win. nlug dogs wcxo led Ott to the ground, followed by the cattle, with the champion Shorthorn bull, Mr J. A. John* stone's. .Eushey Park Lavender , Royal, head^of the strongest Cattle ; class,, (>c* cupying pride of place.' : They: circled the ground and then formed up In front ofrthe main stand. v Tho Caledonian Pipe Band, led by the conductor and the - marshal of the parade- (Mr R,. W, Lochhead), played in the horses from the other and,, Mr H; B. Wat son's stallion Flash. Print leading. " Then came tho other' horses and tho carriars'. and tradesmen's turnouts, Miss Joyce MaginnoWs Scandal, Mr H. E. Cook's Flash Maid, Mr T. Gee's Pussyfoot, and Miss label EutherfordV The Tatler , led their ■ respective; classes,- The sheep and pigs, two important classes in any dis--play of stock, had perforce to stay in. -their pens arjd enjoy /the. glory of their newly-won honours there. ; ■ | -3* he horses, afc usual, we*Q tho prai dominant feature iu the parade. The ! cattle w6re, .'for the'most part,, passive i spectators, -but-not'always silent: The |.draught horses plodded along, while the light horses pranced gaily behind them t aa if: conscious of admiring eyes. Graceful Horses. '■ As tho paride iilod'paet, Applause roso from the well-sUed. stands, vjn;recognition of the honouw Wion ,by the bjiampions. The prize-winners in the cob and pony classes were numerous, and they attracted much attention. The ponies, most of thorn carrying quite youthful ridors, took the eye at once. Trotters and pacers stepped sedately behind them; then came the graceful four-in-hand turnouts. > . Tradesmen's Section.

In the Carriers' and Tradesmen's section the duality had not deteriorated, though the numbers were .. small! Horse-drawn bakers'' and butchers' delivery vans a re not so generally used in those days, but one baker's cart entered the ring yesterday, serving to keep the tradition alive. Butchers' deliveries there were none. Messrs-W-Heywood and Sons produced a pantechnicon with a team of sis bays, of which any driver might well be proud. It was n brave show in this, the age, df the motor, and the public recognised it. After the parade had formed'up in front of the Vice-Regal box in the main stand, the saddle-horses broke off into a smart canter, riding in pairs round the ground, while the other light horses were put through their paces. 1 •. Their Excellencies, who had been interested spectators of this notable dis*

play of bloodstock, then left their seats and walked dow» in amongst the animals, Lord Bledisloe was particularly interested in the cattle. He moved from beast to beast, examining some of them, and finally stopped amongst the Ayrshires, Both ho and Lady Bledisloe chatted freely with the owner*, and his Excellency chose to be photographed beside the champion cow of the Ayrshire breed. GOVERNOR GENERAL'S VISIT. INSPECTION OF EXHIBITS. About half past eleven the fact that their Excellencies the Governor-General (Lord Bledisloe) and Lady Bledisloe ha 3 arrivod was heralded by the band playing the National Anthem. Their Excellencies were accompanied by the Hon, A. J. Murdoch, Minister for Agriculture, and Lieutenant J. G, Elworthy, I aide-de-camp. Their Excellencies were met and welcomed by Mr L. R. C. Maefarlane, president of the Canterbury A. and P. Association, and Mrs Maefarlane, Mr W, J. Jenkins, vice-president, and Mrs Jenkins, Mr George Gould, and Mr H. E, Peryman, past presidents, and Mr M. E. Lyonß, secretary. Their Excellencies, nfter inspecting the cups and trophies oh view la front of the grandstand, were conducted round the exhibits, and - later were the guests of the president and committee at luncheon. Lord and Lady Bledisloe were interested spectators of the grand parade of champion stock. Their Excellencies then visited other parts of the Show Grounds and looked in at the quarters of the Christehureh Nursing Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade. -

PRIZE LIST.

THEr POIMrRY. ' ' .V' • ' A GOO» DISPLAY. Before the days of poultry shows as wo know thorn, poultry was exhibited with' other farm stock at the animal exhibitions of many of the A, and P. Associations in New Zealand. It is also worthy of notice that egg-laying competitions were- held on farms before the advent of utility clubs and colleges. To-day the leading A. and P. Shows of the world provide a section for the poultry. And rightly so, for it ia the farm that produces the beat conditions for profitable poultry culture. In New Zealand poultry was first exhibited at the Canterbury A. and P. Shows and the. writer well rememk*""® that at one of, .the 'early shows poultry and pigeons were exhibited. It m worthy of' note that some of the founders and pioneers of. the Canter,bury. A. and r. Association were also founders and austaiuers of the Ohrist--ehurcli Poultry Club, notably the late Mir George Gould, who for many years w,aa president and then patron, and for many, more yo&rs exhibited and judged •|»ultry at Chri*t(shurcb fixtures. But though Mr Gould was the most conspicuous figur« there wore others who played important r part in, the activities of the Ohrißtchurch Poultry, Pigeou, and •Canary CluT>, and also of the Canter' ™7 A, and P, Owing to .lack of-support, the, poultry section at the Shows was abandoned. However, thanks to the efforts of a few enthusiasts this ye&r's Show gave J lB .. a .collection • of poultry j both pleasing and creditable to all. , lt r ;; Was doubtless an education to farj mers and a big advertisement to pouli A rs ' entl "y was 199, arid £ll- x e "s}**** about 120 birds j were staged, while . the three'classes <irew "T° entries. The response Phasing to the feathered i a . Bome value tor the farmer. it has been said that the time 1 . g ?°,l for the exhibition of ! r at tlio show were in KffiS and equal to those at Wiiias regards condition. t")nty, and variety. ' aSl 1 ? be6t were Old English Warn© one of the 'best of its size for tne table, and a splendid layer, though _ egg-laying fame. »nite Leghorns were also numerous, and exceedingly well shown for this 0 *he yoar. Brown Leghorns S re n t 11 P as regards colour and ~ i 4 nc were also good. Minorcas "ualitv- C ° rnS WCre H ' cll re P resenie d in Of the heavy varieties, the Light Susses were the best, but some fine tVmJi f i°P a Were on exhibition. Among so . numerous were a pnir of (inL IS a pair of Indian Tht ?] I r j n Y er;) eo quality, netition U, rii S not draw keen comwhito T» present Were fnwn and wmto Indian Runners, and whites of ft m) ui • / te £? t £ w with khaki lavfns ( ? h '£ h . are our bost laying ducks) and Pekins th« host ° Th»r sr ] purpose S 9 the bost r -r V were we » staged in the if * e °? d ? ,ace - to o- b,,t vvbiln oshou'ld be in single pens' should mnf of canvas to tbe pens snotild mako it easier to the evea of tL' n fr^ inf: th l b L rdß * glare c. n h a»-d on the ~ -Sly t. . ***

The remainder of the prize list -tras as follows CAJtBOTRS' AN® TEAPESSXEN'g HOBBSS. (Judge; Mr &. Kennedy, Southland.) Horse, up to 20cwt, In vehicle (6): Bal lin Bros., Ltd. 1 and 2, N.Z. Express Co. v h c. Horse, up to 20cwt, open competition (7): W. Boyle 1, Bollin Bros. Ltd. 2 and 3, J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd. .V h c. Curt horse, up to SOcwt ia vehicle (2): R. W. EDgland and Song, Ltd. 1, John Brightling, Ltd. 2, Cart horse, up to two tons (1) : F. Carter X. Cart horse, to two tons, open competition (3): 11. B. Cook 1, t\ Carter 2. P#ir of horses, best suited for town lorry work (1): P. Carter 1. Town, carrier's cxproai, four wheels, property ot licensed carrier (4): N.Z. Express Co, 1 and 3. Baker's delivery can (1); O. K. Boon 1, Pantechnicon turnout (J.J: J. fit.; Heywood and Co., Ltd. 1. Horse, sultahle' tor artillery, up to one ton, lad (4): Ballin Bros., Ltd. 1 and 2, N.Z. Express Co, » i t Horse, suitable {or transport, up to SOowt: (1): W. Boyle l. SADDLE COBS AKD 70HZ5&. (Judge: Mr Hunter Morris, Aahburtoss.) I'oay entuj, pot over Xi hands (4): H. S. 8. Kyle 1 and 2, Pony brood mate (3). JH. S S. Kyle 1, G. Maginneu 2. Cob, uiioer 15 hands, in saddle (9): E. E, Lillej 1. W. Calder 2, Mrs H. T. Little 3. Cob, under 14.2 hands, in saddle (9) : Miss Joyce Maginness 1, T. H. iTey g, Tora C»rruthtrs S. Polo pony, under 18 hands (4): Gilbert Grigg 1, D. W. J. Gould 2. Pony, under 14.2 hands, ia saddle (8) : G. O. Rutherford 1, Vincent Warding 2, T. Mase. field 3. Maiden saddle pony, under 14 'hands (16): Miss Monica Little 1, Thomas Gee 2, G. O. Rutherford 3, H. S. 8. Kyle The, Pony, under 14 hands, in saddle (7): J. B. Lilley J, Ohas. 0. Jarman 8, H. 8. S. Kyle 3. Pony, under 13.2 hands, in saddle, ridden by boy under 15 years (12) : Mist Myra Calder's Rex 1 and champion, Thomas Gee 2, G. B. Rout 8, William Thsraites v h e. Pony under 19.2 bands, in saddle, ridden by girl under 15 years (5): Mrs O. W. Was* tenra 1, Miss Thelma Jarden 2. Posy, undjsr 13 hands, in saddle, ridden by boy or sin under 15 years (6): Miss Monica Lit tie 1. Thomas Gee 9, H. S. 8. Kyle 8, Mr* D. W. Westenra tic, Pony, under 18.3 hand*, in saddle, ridden by boy or girl under 18 yeaia (12) : -Mrs D. W. Westenra 1, a, Digbr 3, H. s. S. Ky!» S, P. tr*Agit r h «, Pony, under 11,9 haad®, is saddle, ridden by boy or girl under 13 years (14); 'William Black 1, H. B. Douglas 9, SV Tn»s,;eott 8, Miss Cushla Rutherford T h e. BABBLE BOB9SB. (Judge: Mi G. N. McLean, Atabertey.) Roadster or luck, up to 15 atone, horse showing thoroughbred blood (#) i. Miss Betty Harper 1, Mrs J. Montgomery 3, ifiaa label Rutherford 3, C. Leslie Orbell The. Roadster or hack,, up to 13 stone, horse showing thoroughbred blood (13): Miss Isbel Rutherford's The Tatler 1 and champion, Miss J. Edgar Jones 3, J. Cracroft Wilson 3, Miss Betty Harper ▼ h o. Roadster or hack, up to 11' stone (15): Gilbert Origs 1. Miss Helen G. 'Rish 8, R, S. Dixon 3. W. B. Clarkson v h e. Maiden roadster or hack, up .to 11 stone (14) : i O. Leslie Orbell 1, D. .Gillanders 2, A. Ward-Smith 31 R. S. Dixon V h c. Lady's hack; ridden by lady (17):, Miss Isbel Rutherford 1, Miss - J." Edgar Jones 2, Gilbert Orlgg S, Miss Betty Harper vhc. Best walking hack (10): J. Cracroft Wilson 1, Miss Betty Harper 2, D. Westenra 3, Miss J. Edgar Jones t h c. The best journey horse for a 13 stone man, soundness to he essential (15): Miss label Rutherford's The Tatler 1. Best hunter, mare or gelding (13): Miss Isbel Rutherford's The Tatler 1, Mare or gelding, suitable for mounted rifle work (4): Miss Helen G. Rich 1. H. Ward-Smith 2. TBOT-iINO AKp FACING HORSES, (Jud««: Mr A. Walker, Otaso.) Entire horse, trotter, in harness (1): A. Hendriksen'a Peterwah 1. Entire horse, pacer, in harness (2)1 P. Watson's Brent Looanda 1, A. Hendriksen's Truman Direst 2. Trotting brood mare (8) tJ. M. Litten e Logan Laps X, S-. K. Edmonds's Lady Bee 8. Colt, mare, or gelding, trotter,, two or three-year-old, in saddle or harness (2)! son 1, A. Walker 3, Colt, more, or gelding, pacer, two or three-year-old, la saddle «r harness (4) : R. H. Benliett 1. A. J. McLaughlin 2. Mare or gelding, trotter, _tn harness, action to be considered (3): J. W. Johnston's v Great Amazon 1, Mrs J. MeLebnatt'S Marjory Bingen 9, Mare-or gelding, paeer, action to be considered (8): RH. Bennett's Sahib 1. P. Watson 2. j HARNESB HORSES. (Judge: Mr A. Walker. Otago).

Champion harness horse: T. H. Ivey's Dan: Lady's turnout, driven by a lady (7) : 6, O. Rutherford 1, Thomas Gee 2. John Parlane 3. Four-in-hand team of horses''(l): William Scoon a. - BOY AMD GJBL RIDERS; Best girl rider, under IS years (8) : Hits Tlielma Hawton 1. MUg Kathleen Rutherford 2, Miss Betty McLaughlin 3, Kits Hut ton vhc, Miss Sheila Maedonald H e. Best boy rider, under IS yean (14): Allen O. Rennie 1. Walter Lemon 8, Mtwion McPherson 3, Jack Masefleld 4. John Thwaite* 8. Best girl rider, under 12 years (0): Nancy McLaughlin i. Janet Little 2, Loreta Lemon The, Rons Little be. Best boy ridar, under .12 years (7): John Roberts 1, Dick Masefleld 3, Robin Mackenzie 8, Anthony IRutherford 4. Lindsay Hutton S. Beit girl rider, under 10 years (6): Mjbs Cnshla Rutherford 1, Miss Mary Oigby 2. Miss Muriel McLean vhc. Miss Shona Macfarlane h n. Best boy rider, under 10 year* <10): William Black 1. Earle Rutherford 3, Oolin Bailey 8, Jan, McLaughlin 4,. David McLaughlin 5. HUNTERS, (Judge: Mr G. N. McLean, Ambarlay.) Best wire jumper. (20): Miss Isbel Rutherford's Perfection 1 1 and Bock Ahoy 2, Mrs Arthur Nicoll's Jingter 3. Heanr-welght hunters, 14-stone (8): Miss Betty Harper's naotain Murphy 1, Miss Isbel Rutherford's Perfection 2 and Rock Ahoy 3. Lightweight hunters, 11-stone (32): Miss J. Kdgar Jones's Kohinoor 1, Miss B. E. WardSmith's Magic 2, V. Wareing's Rufus S, Ladies' hunter competition <18): Miss Betty Harrier's Captain Murphy 1, Mrs J. Montgomery's Woodcock 2, Misa Betty Harpet's Challenger 8. Oharapion jumping competlf!nn <21): Ml» Betty Harper'* Captain Murphy 1. Mies Isbel Rutherford's Rock Ahnv Miss E. B. Ward-Smith'* Magic 8. Annotation jumping competition <18): Mis* G Rich's Plato 1, Miss Grace Goul- ? !t Red Fed 2. R. S. Dixon's Mischief 8. nl.t ladv rider: Miss J. Edgar Jones. Gil anders Cup for the best performance »i,i iiimning classes, type and soundness !" taken into consideration: Uias Betty' Harper's Captain Murphy. _ PBDIGREB SHOBTHOBKS. etiver cha"*Bg» cop for cow showing bntter-fftt return, judged On Frisre®.5 re ®. milking at Show (2): Canterbury Colles® (t««* 8 - s - batter-fat .lis) " iSm Smith <te*t 8. butter-fat .57) 3.

THE ATTENDANCE. • The public were so densely packed on the Show Grounds yesterday that it did not appear that the attendance : was much less than on People's Way last year. The gate takings yesterday, however, were, less by £386. With the decrease on the .first day this year of £lßl, the total decrease on me two days this year as compared with last year is £517. TW figures for the two years are as follows :r—----1930 192tf £ & Thursday ... • ±47 ®*t Friday ••• 2042 23/3 Totals £2489 £3006 On Thursday night this year, the takings were £25, as compared ■ witn £43 last year; last night the amounted to £167. as compared with £214 on the night of People's » t last vear. The total for the two nights this year wa» £192. as conv pared with £237 last year, a decrease this year of £65. POPULAR PRESIDENT. ARDUOUS DUTIES WELL DONE. There were many references of a complimentary character on, the Show Grounds yesterday regarding the able manner in which this 'year's president of the Association, Mr L. B- C. Maefarlane, hasdischarged the duties of his important office. It is not very generally known that the.inception or the Farm Information Bureau which hfs Excellency the Governor-General commended so generously yesterday, and which has proved of great value to the farmers who availed themselves of the facilities afforded for gaining information fr.-»m experts, was due to a suggestion made by Mr Macfarlan6._ It was taken up. with enthusiasm bv Professor Alexander and his staff. The opinion was expressed by several with whom a representative of The Press chatted yesterday that the no'frobew of th* -Association might ask Mr Macfnrlane to accept a second year of office as president. Although it has been qustomary for the Association to elect a new president yearly, there have been several occasions upon which the president has had more than <m« y*ar of office.

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS. ARRANGEMENTS CARRIED OUT SATISFACTORILY. "I am very-satisfied with the manner in all. the- Brrangements for thq Shaw have been carried ant," MrL. E. C. Macfarlane, the president of the Canterbury A. and P. Association, said to -a representative of The when asked for his comments at ths close of the fihow yesterday* "I aja extremely, pleased . with the- way ia which everyotfe h'aa supported uai, egp«ei«U#'; the exhibitors of. iQacbinery and imnfementa, , Judging by the large numbers that have; visited the' m&ohinery and implements section on both days of the Show, I think that the exhibitors' support has been folly justi fled. Our thanks are due to Professor R. E. Alexander, of Lincoln College, and his staff for providing the Farm Information Bureau, which has been a distinct siieeess and a distinct acquisition to the attractions of the Show. I anderstand that the, Waimate people are an*ious to gat ; the bureau for their Show.''* ■ COLUE DOG CLUBS. SOUTH ISLAND ASSOCIATION FORMED. The formation of a South Island Collio Dog Club Association was decided upon last evening at a" conference convened at the request of the Collie Dog Club Associations in the South lsland. It was also decided that the first iiouth Island Championsnip meeting should be held at Cbriatchurcb ia May next. » Present were —Messrs A. Hodgson (Marlborough), G. Ross (Paimeraton), W. G. Thompson (Middlemarch, an-1 representing , the Southern Collie Dog Club's Association), 1> Pringle (Mt. Peel), and J. Kennedy (Geraldine, representing the Canterbury Association). Apologies for absence were received from Messrs P- Watt (Warepa), atid H. T, Chapman. (Little River). Mr D. Pringle was voted to the chaif. Correspondence was received -from Mr John Anderson (Kurow), supporting : the formation .of an association, and referring to the benefit it would jbe to -oompetitora and to the clubs generally; from Mr J. Lilioo, "—""Vmg of the formation of the association, offering 'to present a cup valued at £lo 10s for competition at _ championship meetings, and forwarding information concerning associations , m England; 'from Mr A. C. Morton, president jof the North Island. Collie Dog Association, giving information concerning the operation of his association, atid hoping that the movement Would lead toftthe ultimate formation of a' New Zealand Associatidh. Mr Lilico also suggested the establishment of a stnd book. ■ After general discussion Mr Rosa moved that a South Island Collie Dog Club Association should be formed. The motion was carried, and the following officers were elected: —President, Mr R. Morten (Tai Tapu); vicepresidents. Messrs P. Watt, and A. Hodgson; committee, C. Ross, W. G. Thompson, H. T. Chapman, D. G. Cain CRangitata). E. F. (Blenheim), and John Anderson (Kurow); secretary, J. Kennedy CGeraldine). It was' decided that the affiliation fee for each club should be £2 2s, and that a list .of judges for the first championship meeting should be recommended by the affiliated clubs, each club nominating two. the list to be submitted to the cotnmittee for approval. It was also decided to ask the Canterbury Association to draft a programme for the championships to be submitted to the committee for approval. , The executive committee is to meet during the championships to go further into details regarding organisation. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr A. .C, Morton,, of the North Island Association for assistance given.

FOR THE SUCCESSFUL, SALE OF BASKETWARE. The tent in which members of the Christehurca Rotary Club were selling baskets* aoelts, and doormats on behalf of, the Jubilee Institute for the Blind, Auckland, was woll patronised yesterday, and there were comparatively few intervals when it was not filled with people inspecting and purchasing the varied classes of baskets on view. Although not quite successful in attaining their objective, a complete clearance of the whole stoek, the members of the Botary Club, with Botarian C. B. Jenes in charge, were quite satisfied with the result of their two days' effort. The number and value of baskets received this year were much greater than on any of the three previous occasions these sales have been held, yet ffi spite of the general financial stringency close upon £IBO worth of goods was disposed of. When operations ceased late last evening there were on hand five big motor-car hampers, three or four dolls' perambulators, and about twenty different sised shopping baskets. These will be available for purchase at the beginning of next week on the premises of Jones, MeCrostie, and Co., Ltd., at the eorner of Oashel and Manchester streets.. ' , AMBULANCE WORK. .."■" A BUSY DAY. In addition to the three stations staffed by members of the Christchurch, Selwyn, and Beckenham Divisions of the JSt» John;. Ambulance Brigade, there were on duty on the Show Grounds yesterday men from the Cnristchureh Railway,-the: No. 3, anq the Christcfcurch Ambulance Divisions. All were in charge, of Corps Officer A*F. Hoddmott, . . The nursing sisters of the Ccnatehurcb Division dealt with five cases, which included three of luwnorrhege. There was one. case of collapse and another involving attention to a crushed thumb. At the Belwyn Division's tent a man with an injured thumb-nail and another with a hurt toot were attended to; and several cases of illness and fainting received attention. At this tent, and also at the Beckenham Division's tent, » number of lost children were eared for unt<l claimed. . a , _ . . The nursing sisters of the Baekenkam Division rendered first aid to the man from one of the aide-shows woo waa injured as a result, of'crashing whilst riding ainotor-oyele, A pan who bm been, injured on the left; temple received "attention, and »» number <s women who were sick were attended to. „ ''. • -\ The No. 3 Division men attended *0 a boy_who fell off, his horse and wno suffered chiefly from shot*,

THE CRBCJHE. The\<je©cHe, withattendants provided by the A. and P. Association, b«d * busy day yesterday, many mothers leaving their children' in charge of the women attendants whit* tbegr looked round the Show. This, institution is , one that is greatly appreciated, especially on a day . like yesterday, when there was such a large attendance or the public. ' • FRIESIAN CATTLE. MEETING OF CANTERBURY BREEDERS. The Canterbury Branch of the Jfew Zealand Friesian Association met at the Show Grounds : yesterday morning, the president of the branch (Mr J, %• Roy da) presiding. The bank statement showed a credit balance of £8 5s id. • The chairman explained that the branch had no proper funds of ita own, but received its-portion on a membership basis from the parent "association. It had only about B«ty members, but if members wished the branch to extend' its activities they must be prepared to pay a bigger subscription. He did not know whether they would wish to do that. ■ A member: Not with bntterfat at ninepence a pound. Increase it to 1* 3d per potwd, and we will talk. The secretary (Mr J. P. Kalaugher) explained that the Council of the Association had considered cutting down the expenses, of members by about £6OO, but , nothing had yet been decided on. It was proposed to have- a national sale of Friesiana at P&lmerston North' In June aext.An inspection of the «tock | would be made before the sale, so that • only the best types of the breed would be offered. This wohld? give an bppor-1 t unity for high-class stock to be placed on the market. The chairman pointed oat that the butterfat production *to be insisted, on for the ancestors of the. animals offered, was very high, but-he hoped that members would not think it too high because it was being done with the object of ensuring that only the best types of the breed were offered. Comment by Judge. The judge in the Friesian section, Mr T. B. Eades, Southland, commenting on the display of Friesians at the Show, said that most classes were good, though there was a falling off. in some. The most difficult class to judge had been the young heifers. In one' particular case a eow exhibited by Mr Royds. was lame, and, in his opinion, though a fine animal, should not' have been at the'. Show. This led to ir discussion as to how the animals should be Judged and the claims of the points system of judging.

FURNITURE FACTORT''^^^^H machinery and. atock Yonager's furniture hadaea street, afternoon. The «ant»m. building was badly remainder was affected " smoke. The damage ~&'WJtSJfHHBSifI There was a heap, of. the outside of the ea is thought that the tht-m. The goor of tfi»-asa||j||B[ raised about two feet J r iind the ; fire spread l!io floor boards. • - J^aaHßHl Mr Younger lives on which the factory ia Younger noticed the ametrli|iHHE| and thought someone w*a %to|wl|ljl| bish, but when a B&i&htxmiraHßf that Sanies were coding OBfglHf factory she gave the alartai tral Fire Brigade tamed Deputy-Superintendent C. J.-^HI|H The insurances were not^t^MW OUTBREAK IN BOAEDD^^BJ While the Brigade was fire in Barbados* street was received to 160 Dwta|i|j|gHß . where a fire bad occurred under the ptaira of vtcried boardinghonae oacaiMiiWli J. Gillespie. The stain WtPwMHi board were while* the rest of tbVnum]ffl|Bfl| slightly affected by. m(£n|BJi§Hf was at home when the £i;mH9| one of £he boarders the passage full of antafa'^fflHHßß