THE ROYAL SHOW-JUDGING DAY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21938, 12 November 1936, Page 15

THE ROYAL SHOW-JUDGING DAY

HIE DOMINION’S BEST STOCK

v Excellent Display of Sheep

STRONG REPRESENTATION OF CATTLE

Previous Records Surpassed

One more indication of the generally improved condition of the country is given by the 1936 Royal Show—probably the best ever held at Addington—which opened yesterday under the auspices of the Canterbury Agricultural and Fastoral Association in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand, at the Addington Show Grounds. The Royal Show has come to Canterbury twice before—in 1927 and 1931 but the large increase of entries this year, and the all-round Improvement, Us well as the widely scattered districts from which the exhibits have been sent, make it evident that the Royal Show is beginning to assume the special character that is necessary really to justify its title.

The many entries from places far afield in both islands, as well as from Canterbury, this year make the show far more than a local Agricultural and Pastoral Association affair with t few outside exhibits. The show will be officially opened to-day by his Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Galway).

\ The first day is always more of an occasion for judging and inspection by keenly interested farmers than for the general .public, yet even so the attendance was large. The day was fine, although overcast in the morning, and judging proceeded expe4itiously in the main classes—cattle, sheep, pigs, draught horses, , wool, and dairy and other produce. The large and interesting implement section had been judged on the previous day.

Because of the great increase in its sccpe compared with the ordinary shows each year the Royal Show begins a day -earlier. This not only enables the heavier task of the judges to be handled more easily, but gives all interested in stock and 'ln the many other exhibits a better opportunity of studying them at leisure. Such an opportunity is necessary, because the Royal Show is a display of the best that the dominion can produce, shown in such circumstances that enable proper comparisons to be made. While it is important to the farmer and breeder to let others see their stock, it is equally important to these others to learn what can be obtained in the Dominion, and to what standards they should aim. Anyone with any Interest in the welfare of the country finds in the show a great -deal to attract him. City people will be specially catered for to-day with the ring events, and again to-morrow, with the climax in the grand parade.

Th 3 progress of the Royal Shows held in Canterbury, as well as a comjarijon with last year's show of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, is shown by a table of en tries. In all the main stock classes—iheep, cattle, horses, and pigs—previous totals have been surpassed. The figures are:

tition. The quality of the Clydesdales was easily the best seen at the Canterbury Show for many years, so that the exhibits were reminiscent of the old days when Clydesdale breeding was at its peak The effect of importing the test blood from England was well demonstrated in the class of entry.

With few exceptions the quality of the cattle exhibited was high. For a show held in a province which is by no means given over to dairying, the dairy cattle section was extremely interesting, and it was generally considered that the best stock yet seen at a Canterbury Royal Show was exhibited. Both Jerseys and Friesians were of unusually good quality. The general level throughout the large entry of Friesians was well above what has been previously exhibited. The Milking Shorthorn entry was strong, and the less favoured breeds, although fewer in numbers, were good in quality. Better competition was wanted in the beef cattle sections, in which, however, the Shorthorns were specially good. Pigs and Implements

Although these figures do not state actual numbers of stock entered in under each heading, for the same animal may appear in more v than one class, and Jhe horse entries include the ring competitions, they do give an indication of general trends, as for example the revival of interest in the horse events.

Every >ear increased interest is being taken in the pig section —housed for the first time at this show in the association's splendidly equipped new concrete building The number of entries was unusually large, although the competitors were mainly confined to Canterbury The Tamworth sows were of specially good quality, although some other classes, in the opinion of the judges, fell below what was expected: In the export' classes one pen was particularly good, although most others failed to reach the standard desired. The unusually varied and interesting Implement section is always a feature of the Canterbury Show, and this year the standard was well maintained. particularly by the trade exhibits. Specially notable was the large development recently in tractors. of which dealers have imported new types, special emphasis , being placed on Diesel and crude oil engines. More than usual interest attached this year to harvesting machinery, of which an exceptionally good range was exhibited. Attention was also attracted to many improvements, among them being some in top-dressers. Diversity was the characteristic of these exhibits. • The gate takings for the day were £97 an increase of nearly £SO on the ’first day ol the last Royal Show held at Addington in 1931. No comparison of figures can be made with last year’s show, for only the Royal begins on a Wednesday and is open for three dajs. Compared with the last two Royal Shows, the first day figures are:— 1927 .. ..67 1931 .. .. 48 1936 .. •• 97 TO-DAY’S ATTRACTIONS

Arduous Work for Judges

From 8 o’clock yesterday morning the Judges were busy, but the showgrounds were a scene of activity long before that for the attendants of the different kinds of stock. In the ring the parading of cattle and horses before the judges gave the scene some resemblance to the activity of more •pectacular days, and in the sheep and pig sections visitors leaned over the rails to discuss the merits of different beasts. But primarily it was a day for hard work by judges, attendants, •ndiother officials. lit the trade section manv booths *erd still incomplete. New tents went Jip during the day. and displays were being arranged to catch the eyes of tnc crowd. Side-show allev was incomplete, and those showmen who had foeir booths in full working order found that the passers by thev endeavoured to attract were mainly occupied on other business. In the afternoon conditions improved for them, as uiere were many more casual visitors— People who had come merely to look, end not because they had exhibits to fittend to.

The First Day’s Events

The conduct of the first day’s events aras greatly to the credit of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association. which organised the shew in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Society. With the passing of the years the lay-out of the grounds »nd the placing of the different types of exhibits has become familiar to the Public and to exhibitors, who seem to have been given a very good opportunity for making the best of their displays. The grounds were in excellent order, and the general organisation of the show ran smoothly. The sheep entries w'ell - supported |the reputation of the Canterbury Show w* the best display of sheep in New 1 Zealand, and probably m the world quality and the number shown. ' Tbe breeds for which Canterbury is Particularly notable were better represented than for a very long time, to every breed there was a considerable incresse in entries, and almost of them showed a notable improvement in quality as well. ■ Some of the classes were very heavy ■ moeed, and few of the sheep on the Wound did not come near prize-win-f quality. This made judging par"•JSHkfly difficult, and the judges were ? hard at work late in the afterI s®°n. In some classes competition betwaen North and South Island entries |w very keen.

RING EVENTS AND JUDGING OF SEVERAL CLASSES

With the official opening by his Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Galway), at luncheon to-day. the 1935 Royal Show will be in full swing. For the public, even for those whose principal interest is not in any form of farming, there will be many events that have a never-failing attraction. The chief attraction this afternoon will be the ring events. Competitions fer hunters and for military riders, as well as pony jumping events, including the Nydfa Cup competitions, will be a main centre of interest. Classes to be judged include harness horses and harness cobs and ponies, rabbits and poultry, and the driving and yarding competition in the sheep-dog trials. In addition the Kennel Club’s show will open to-day. The show also gives an opportunity for holding meetings of the various breed societies. Those meeting to-day include the Shorthorn Society, the Friesian Association, and the New Zealand Dairy Breeds Federation.

*’t ‘ Horses and Cattle jiA the draught horse classes, par[iWMarly notable was the remarkable ffltovery this year—continuing a gpvement that has been apparent for HPpptime—in the number and quality jj|-,tbe Clydesdales shown. There has |jP» a gradual revival of interest in Bp* classes, and this has been SPhoostrated in the improved compe-

SHEEP Shows in Canterbury have for long been recognised both for the quality and the variety that they attract as tha premier sheep exhibitions of the Dominion. All records were surpassed easily yesterday in total numbers, and it is safe to say that there has never been a show at which such a uniformly high standard of quality has been seen. In every class the competition was extremely keen, and there was hardly a sheep on the ground that was not worthy of some honour. As a whole, the display was most impressive, and was a credit both to the Dominion and to the province. All in all, the display was well worthy of a Royal Show. MERINO The merino section showed wider competition than in previous years in the three divisions of the breed, and if merino flocks have disappeared from many of the holdings of the province, the show proved that those who have retained their flocks have not lost their ability to turn out first-class sheep. Fine Combing The number of exhibitors in the fine combing classes this year increased by one over last year, and the collection was of an even higher standard. There were the usual strong contingents from Marlborough and South Canterbury, as well as from Central Otago, and the awards were well distributed. The (champion ram was a typical merino in every detail, even of fleece and conformity, and strong of build. It was markedly fi'ce of any weakness of the month whigh follotved importations a few years ago. Except for the pairs and ewe hogget classes, which were smaller than last year, all the entries in the division were of fine type, and*, of very strong build. So great was the evenness that the judge was faced with a problem in more than half the classes. Medium Combing Even better than the fine combings, the medium combing entries were a splendid lot, lacking nothing in conformity, and full of fleece. The division provided the champion merino ram of the show, an animal of fine, bold type with a heavy and even fleece growing from every available inch of skin. He was well worthy of a Royal championship. He came out of a very strong class, the best in the division. The reserve champion was iittle behind, losing the only points on the evenness of the fleece. Strong Combing As in the ether divisions, the awards among the strong combing entries were well distributed from Marl-

borough to Otago, but Canterbury breeders featured well. The entries were well up to- Royal Show standard, with good conformation and build. In this division, however, the judge was troubled by some of the exhibitors having erred on the fine side by entering sheep which should have been classed as medium combing. The champion ram was an outstandingly tine animal imported from Australia by Mr R. K. Ireland. It had excellent conformation and was of exceptionally sleeky build. The ewes, too. were all of a fine type, and some of the excellent entry of hoggets seemed likely to develop into champions. ENGLISH LEICESTER A breed which continues to hold its

popularity in Canterbury is the English Leicester, a foundation breed in the establishment of the frozen meat industry of New Zealand. The sheep have been improved since those early days markedly, but they still retain their original characteristics of a magnificent mutton carcase with a good covering of saleable wool. The entry yesterday was certainly the best for many years, and though the classes were heavy, competition was exceptionally keen. As a whole the sheep entered showed plenty of density with quality, were well covered, well grown, and well brought out. The woo] was of a high standard throughout. Competition was confined to Canterbury breeders, and a splendid showing was made by most of the important Hocks. The champion ram was an aged sheep shown by Sir R. Heaton Rhodes ("Otahuna”). He was a splendid ram for both wool and conformation, low set, with great bone. The “Otahuna” stud also won the reserve champion-

ship for ewes with a four-tooth of typical quality The reserve champion ram was shown by James Reid, Riversleigh, Darfleld. He was a splendid ram, a four-tooth, typical of the best points of the breed, but a trifle longer in the leg than the champion. The champion ewe, shown by A. S. Elwcrthy, Holme Station, Pareora, was the best of an excellent team sent up by that breeder She was a typicaewe with a great carcase. BORDER LEICESTER The entries of Border Leicesters last year were a considerable increase on the previous year, but the animals penned yesterday were in number more than the aggregate of the last two years, and they were an excellent lot. Competition was more widely spread than it has been in Christchurch previously, and generally the sheep made a much better showing. U the ewes did not carry as much bloom as the rams they lacked in that quality only. They were all of a fine type, particularly the younger sheep, which were outstanding. The champion ram. bred by Mr R. J. Low, of Rakaia, was typical of what the breed should be. with an even fleece of beautiful lustre, and well crimped throughout. It is seldom that such animals are seen in New Zealand. Of even conformation and excellent carriage it shev/ed exactly the animal required for breeding fat lambs. The reserve champion ram was slightly higher on its legs, and was not quite so even in the tip. .but it was an excellent representative of the breed.. LINCOLN Though the Lincolns were the smallest breed numerically, they were with the exception of one or two of the sheep shown, of very choice quality. North Island and Marlborough breeders provided the bulk of the competition, and in every section there was a close contest. A Masterton breeder. L. R. Wilton, of Rangitumau, was most successful, pnd showed the champion and reserve champion in both ewes and rams. The outstanding sheep in the section was the champion ewe, an aged animal, but typical of the best of the modern type of Lincoln. Her conformation was perfect, with the breadth carried well back, and she was woolled wherever there was room for wool to grow with a lustrous fleece small and round in the lock. The reserve champion was hardly less impressive. The champion ram was an excellent example of the breed, showing true Lincoln conformation and excellent constitution. Two excellent sheep were the prize-winning ewe and ram hoggets. ROMNEYS The Romneys as a whole were good, but some of the young sheep were disappointing. The main fault was among the ejve hoggets, some of which were too long in the face and narrow in the nostrils. In odd cases, too, the bone was too light. The old sheep provided exceptionally strong classes with some

outstandingly good sheep among them. The four-tooths were also a fine lot. The entry was drawn from all parts of New Zealand and was a true Royal Show display.

Both champion and reserve champion rams were shown by Sir William Perry, Maste.’ton, and were outstanding sheep. There was so little between them that the judge had an extremely difficult task in separating them. Both were compact sheep with plenty of size, carrying a useful fleece densely packed on. Voss Brothers with two fine sheep, took the championship arid reserve championships in ewes. SOUTHDOWNS Southdowns were, next to Corriedales. the largest class, and competition in all sections was exceedingly keen. The exhibition was probably the best that has ever been seen at Addington, and only the highest class sheep were able to secure awards. Entries were received from most of the prominent Canterbury studs, and frem the best breeders in the North Island and other parts of the South Island. A feature of the display was the excellent showing made by ic, Canterbury sheep, which won their full share of the awards. All the sheep were good, but the four-toolhs. both rams and ewes, were particularly so. The breed has earned steadily in populari-y in Canterbury as it has widened in use. and the good prices that are regularly obtained for Southdown rams have stimulated the keenest possib’e cemoetition amon° breeders. H. J. Andrew’s celebrated Maheno s’ud was most successful. Th ; s breeder was represented by a particularly good contingent, and in no class that his c heep were entered d'd he fail to take an award. A four-tooth ram from this breeder took the ram chamnionship. He was a lyoical Southdown of the best type, blocky. lew set. with his bulk carried well back, and with

a pe.rfect Southdown herd: a most masculine ram looking every inch a champion. The reserve champion ram came from the same and was bred by J. Knight, of Feeding. He was a splendid sheep, and was particularly well woolled. H. J. Andrew’s stud provided both the champion and reserve champion ewe. The champion was an aged ewe of tvpical and character, and the reserve champion, a four-tooth, was hardly less impressive. RYELANDS An excellent export demand has rewarded those Ryeland breeders who persevered with their studs through somewhat di.couraging times, and with the develcpment of this trade has c me a renewed interest in the breed. The section yesterday showed a considerable advance in numbers, but was most particularly impressive for the excellence of every sheep included. It was the best showing so far seen at a Christchurch show and attracted appreciative comment from a number of Australian visitors who were present. Interest attached to the two imported sheep, both four-tooth rams, that were shown. One secured a very highly commended, but the other failed to catch the judge’s eye. Joseph Brooks, Brcokside, showed the champion ram. a sheep carrying the dense fleece and gcn"rous proportions of a true crossing sire. H. C. B. Withell Ealing, had a most successful day. and collected the reserve championship for rams, and both the ewe championships with outstandingly good rheep. CORRIEDALES The Corriedales were, as might have been expected, the largest class by a comfortable margin, but in the large entry there were very few sheep indeed that were net of outstanding quality. There was an entire absence of the tail that was a" regrettable feature of the breed at shows before the society took steps to see that breeders conformed to a rigid standard of quality. The breed was evolved in Canterbury. and the best flocks are still to be found in the South Island. An additional interest has been given to Corriedales in recent years by the highly successful and profitable market that has been built up for New Zealand sheep in South America, South Africa and other parts of the world. The Corriedale has established itself successfully wherever it has been tried, and in Canterbury it is now a most important factor in both the wool and meat fields. The showing yesterday was outstanding, the best easily that has ever been hers, and included representatives of practically every notable flock in the Dominion. A point which augurs well for the future of

the breed is that the competition in the classes for younger sheep was exceptionally strong, and here, if anything, more than among the older sheep, was evennees and high quality pronounced. The society has managed to bring down to a minimum the differences in type that were to be found in almost any show ring a few years ago.

From the Bushey Park Estate, Palmerston, came the champion ram, an aged sheep of massive proportions, and with quality in every line. He was a typical Corriedals, squarely built and carrying his weight well back, covered with a dense fleece of true Corriedale type packed on wherever wool would go. He held himself and moved like a true sire and champion. The reserve champion was a four-tooth from the famous Hui Hui stud of the Estate of H. T. Little, and was an example of the type of Corriedale that has made the stud famous. He carried a perfect fleece, and had the alertness and masculinity of a sheep of quality. The champion ewe was bred and shown by the New Zealand and Australian, Land Company, Hampden, and was a fine example of the breed. She carried a particularly impressive fleece. The reserve champion ewe was found in an aged sheep shown by D. and M. Sidey and Son. Ha warden, and she was a typical Corriedale. HALFBRED There was an excellent showing of halfbreds, and competition was strong in every class. Scott Bros., Seddon, won both the champion and reserve champion with rams that were typical of the best of the tyreed. The champion was a most impressive ram with the conformation and covering of a real sire.

CATTLE The show officials have every reason to feel gratified with the display in the cattle sections. All the principal breeds were strongly represented, and in the less fashionable breeds, there was appreciable competition in the majority of cases. In point of numerical strength the entries were well up to Royal Show standard. Totalling 551. they were up by more than 100 on the last Royal fixture at Christchurch, and ahead by 202 of last year’s quota at the local metropolitan show. Shorthorns, which totalled 72,, made a bold entry, compared with 50 last year Hcrefords and Aberdeen Angus, which while strong in the north, are numerically weak in Canterbury, were represented by small but select entries well up to Royal Show standard. With 123 entries, Friesians represented a big gain in strength compared with last year, and, what is more, the quality was good. More than 100 Jerseys, too. were paraded—a large representation for a dairy breed in a province in which butter-fat is not a primary consideration. Red Poll entries were more than treble those of last year; Guernseys were comparatively strong for an unfashionable breed; but Ayrshires. although well up on.last year, were disappointingly small by comparison with the other milking breeds. Second only to the Friesians in point of numbers, the Milking Shorthorns were again one of the features of the show and competition was very keen. Several North Island breeders were in evidence in the cattle sections—just sufficient of them to give the show the Royal touch. THE SHORTHORNS Pride of class in the beef breeds section went to the Shorthorns. Comprising more than 40 entries, they were a very typical entry of this historic breed, the display doing ample justice to a Royal Show. Competition was keen in the majority of the classes, and the task of the judge was by no means light. Heading a class of three aged bulls, was J. C. Chamberlain’s striking five-year-old Princeton Lomond, a truly regal beast, bred by his Majesty the King. No surprise was occasioned when he was awarded the Royal championship—an honour he richly deserved. The reserve championship was carried off by D. J. Holden’s winning two-year-old Te Puna Premiere, an outstanding son of Gladstone Beta 29th and Bushey Park Jealousy fifth. The female championship was awarded to J. C. Chamberlain’s quality entry, Thongsleigh Buttercup 28th, the winner in the aged cow class. Both sire and dam were bred by the exhibitor. She is a very evenly-fleshed cow—every ounce a butcher’s beast. That the breed is not losing ground in Canterbury was shown by the uniform good quality of the exhibits in the younger classes, which suffered nothing in point of breed characteristics with displays at other centres. In addition to those already mentioned, other successful exhibitors were the Canterbury Agricultural College, Messrs H. E. Chamberlain, J. L and J. Storry, J. E. Thacker, and A Grant. The awards carried off by the champion bull Princeton Lomond included the Shorthorn Society of Great Britain’s gold medal, the John Deans Memorial challenge shield (Mr J. C. Chamberlain’s third win), the New Zealand Society’s shield, the challenge cup for the best Shorthorn bull in the show, and the Shorthorn Society of New Zealand’s challenge cup for the best Shorthorn, male or female, registered in the Shorthorn Society’s herd book. It was on the whole a good show, with the time-honoured breed well to the fore. DAIRY SHORTHORNS A survival of the days when there was only one breed of Shorthorn cattle, the display of pedigree dairy Shorthorn cattle other than those entered in the Milking Shorthorn section made a very creditable exhibition. This section is peculiar to the Canterbury Association. The exhibitors were:—Canterbury Agricultural College, J. C Chamberlain, R. Peach, J. Peach, and G. Stoddart. who were responsible for a total of 19 entries. There was no lack of quality in the section, which ran true to the type recognised by the exhibitors, and the display left nothing at which to cavil. Canterbury Agricultural College exhibited the winning aged bull, but in the two-year-olds they had to take second place to J. C. Chamberlain’s aristocratic son of Thongsleigh Master 2nd. The winning yearling bull was also exhibited by J. C. Chamberlain. H. E. ChamberEXHIBITION STOCK The Suffolk-Southdown cross bred by George Gould, Christchurch, and shown among the stock for exhibition, looked very well indeed, and w’as a constant attraction throughout the day. A pen of first cross Ryeland-merino ram hoggets was very much talked about, and showed itself to produce not only ,a fine carcase but an exceedingly attractive fleece. FA" 1 SHEEP

It would be expected that a Canterbury show would produce something outstanding in the of fat sheep, but again this was unfortunately not the case. The competition was good enough, but there was not the weight of entry that could legitimately be expected. Most of the freezing classes were well contested, and showed that breeders are aiming at the right type. An innovation was a class for 10 freezing lambs, and here competition was excellent. The class was an extremely good idea, and the support that breeders gave it indicates that,they realise its value. The Paparua Prison Farm won the event with a pen of firm and extremely even Southdown-Corriedale cross. An interesting exhibit was that of two pens of Dorset Horn crossbred lambs, which showed quite astonishing .maturity for lambS dropped since June sa

lain won the two senior female classes, with very breedy-looking specimens, the remaining two classes going to J. C. Chamberlain.

ABERDEEN ANGUS .Because the entries of E. A. F. Wilding (Te Manaia) arid J. A. Mitchell (Palmerston North) failed to materialise, John Ogilvy, the well-known Masterton breeder, had the Aberdeen Angus section to himself. This was a pity, for the quality of his exhibits merited competition. As it was, his display, though small, was select, his cattle being well up to Royal Show standard. He carried off the championship, as well as the Aberdeen Angus Society’s challenge cup for the best, animal of the breed, with his imported, rising four-year-old bull. Bachelor of Derculich (by Ebor of Candacraig from Beauty of Derculich). This was the champion’s first appearance tms year. Mr Ogilvy won the female championship, with Millie of Ngawaka, a cow of beautiful quality, a typical daughter of the imported bull Glencarnisch. Mention should also be made of his entry of two yearling heifers, both being beasts of good type. The Scottish Aberdeen Angus challenge cup for the best animal of the breed went to Mr Ogilvy’s Bachelor of Derculich. This was the wairarapa’s breeder’s second successive “leg-in” for this trophy. HEREFORDS The Gisborne exhibitor and the North Canterbury breeder, J. ,L. Macfarlane, had the Hereford section to themselves. Both were represented by very typical exhibits, which did credit to the breed. The male championship went to Mr Humphrey’s winning four-year-old bull. Beau Gem. Sired by the imported bull Royal Gem from the successful breeding cow, Happy Hilda 22nd, the champion was bred by the exhibitor. He is a quality animal throughout, quite capable of holding his own in the best of company. Of the five entries among the yearling bulls—the only other male class-pride of place went to Mr Humphreys Jubilee Gem, a close relative of the Royal champion, being sired by Rpyal Gem (imp.), from the same illustrious dam. This youngster should go far. He was closely followed. in his class by two attractive young bulls exhibited bv Mr Macfarlane, both being sired by that prepotent bull, Royal Gem 10th. Mr Humphreys had no opposition m the female section. He carried off the Royal championship with his four-year-old cow Belle Gem, a half-sister of the champion bull, both bearing the classical imprint of Royal Gem (imp.). The same breeder’s younger female stock also pleased the ringsiders. By winning the Hereford Breeders cup for the best yearling bull, Mr Humphreys secured his second leg-in for this coveted trophy. FRIESIANS The Friesian breed contributed materially to the success of the dairy section at the Royal Show yesterday. With a total of 123 entries, the Black ;md Whites were, numerically speaking the strongest of all breeds, and nicy lacked nothing in point of quality Indeed, it would be hard to picture a belter all-rcund display of the breed than that staged at Addington yesterday. The judge, Mr H. A. Marchant went into raptures over the class of cattle paraded before him. Of breed quality, there was abundant evidence, and in addit.on, the dairy quality was there Thus, taking everything into consideration, the Canterbury Royal wst's well up to the mark in respect tu Friesians. The entries, too. were fairly widely distributed, including an appreciable number from the North Island. The class fur aged cows was a large one, and the judge's task, while exacting, must have been a pleasurable one, so manifest was the quality. In the end he sorted out O. A. Cadwallader’s Woodlca Diamond as the winner, and later she was awarded the championship. Of outstanding quality, the winner assuredly fills the eye, and ..he is 100 per cent, imported blood being sired by Woodcrest Hengerveld Mecthilde (imp.) from Diamond 2nd of Boundee (imp.). The reserve championship went to J. Stalker’s five-year-old cow, Lucernvale Buckeyje Milkmaid, sired by Lenslca Echo Burkeyje Hero, from Lucernvale Milkmaid. This cow was placed at the head of a large class of three-year-olds, and the word dairy was written all over her. Like the aged cows, it was a grand class. Outstanding in a good class of aged bulls, A. and J. Rainey’s Hanley Prince Echo Milkmaid was placed first, and subsequently champion. This bull was sired by Rosevale Prince Echo Sylvia from Lakeside NetheiNnd Milkmaid, being bred by G. H. Hassall. He carried'himself like the champion ho was He was followed in his class by the .;ame exhibitors’ Hanley Clover Prince 2nd, a handsome half-brother. For the reserve championship bull, the judge turned to the three-year-olds, where he had no hesitation in selecting J. Stalker’s Peveril Caesar (Hanley Prince Echo Milkmaid —Peverill Nethcrland Patch) for the honour. He was companioned by three other attractive bulls, including Royds and Williams’ Fendalton Sylvia King 3rd and J- JStott’s Rosevale King Sylvia Regina. The junior male classes were also of exceptional merit, the red tickets going to L. H. Leslie, C. A. Knutson, and J. Stalker. Keen competition also prevailed among the junior female classes, in which the principal winners were C. A. Knutson, O. A. Cadwallader, F. Crump, L. H. Leslie, and J, Stalker. JERSEYS As one of the features of the dairy division of the show, the Jerseys attracted considerable attention. There was no lack of entries—the century mark was passed—and, in the majority . of classes, there was ample evidence of careful breeding, with an eye to production. Jerseys invariably fill the eye, and this year’s Royal Show was no exception. All the classes were well filled—in some cases the entries were exceptionally large—and the judge, Mr W. H. Miers, of Hamilton, who the honour of developing and ■testing New Zealand’s first 10001 b butter-fat cow, which, incidentally, he bought from Hector Gray, trainer of the 1936 New Zealand Cup winner. If there was a weakness in the grand class of aged cows which paraded before the judge, it was in udder conformation, but otherwise the majority of this large array of Jerseys would have been hard to fault. First and championship went to A. McFadyen’? Forest Vale Fancy (Oaklands Clarion —Tikorangi Fairy), a fine, deep-bodied cow bred by the exhibitor. J. A Mitchell secured second place with Santa Rosa Princess (Brampton Coy Volunteer—Abberley Buttercup). There was, on the whole, a general absence of “tail” in the junior female classes, and the breeders who came forward were manifestly working on right lines. Conspicuous among the prizewinners were C. H. Watson, A. O. Silcock, F. E. Martyn, and Dodge Bros. The five aged bulls paraded were all typical specimens of the breed,' and, in selecting J. A. M. Mitchell’s Santa Rosa Great Hope (Santa Rosa Price--Perfection’s Hopeful) the judge paid particular attention to breed character. The bull was subsequently made reserve champion. Second to him in his class was J. H. Taylor’s Allandale Financial King, a very masculine sort, sired by Les Niemes Emneror, a classi-cally-bred bull imported from Jersey Island by Mr Horn, of Manakau. For the championship, Mr Miers preferred ■jV. M. Muds’ winning thr«e-yaar-eld

bull, Keeper’s Marquis.- Here was a bull which truly looked the part of a champion, and the victory of the wellknown Canterbury breeder was a popular one. Dodge Bros, were well to the fore in this class with Allandale Viola’s Master (a son of Les Niemes Emperor, imp.) which showed promise of future development, and A. O. sUcock and C. H. Watson were also creditably represented. The two-year-olds made another strong class, and here the main prize-winners were F. E. Martyn. J. Johnstone and A. McGregor. The yearling bulls were a sight to delight the eye of every lover of dairy cattle, and although J. A. Mitchell’s Santa Rosa Oxford carried off the principal honours, he was closely followed by L. A. Adams Sheffield Gay Owler, J. Johnson’s St. Queen’s The Lark, and H. D. Butterick’s Holmbank Security. It was a good display, viewed from whatever angle, and the detailed prize-list is worth perusing.

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MILKING SHORTHORNS With a total of more than 100 entries and splendid competition prevailing throughout, the Milking Shorthorns constituted the best exhibit of this time-honoured breed yet staged on the Canterbury show grounds. The cattle favoured the deep-milking, English type, and they excited favourable comment throughout the day. There was a marked absence of any “tail” in all classes, and it took a good beast to qualify for even a minor award. The exhibitors were Messrs A. W. Hurford, G. G. Goodwin, G. Jones, F. G. Herridge, S. Smith, J. Small, J. Peach, A. Struthers, W. M. Skevington, G. H. B. Lill, J. M. Johnston, G. W. Robinson, H. Dickhoff, A. T. Hawkins, R. Chapman, Estate W. Bovis, and the Rockvale estate. With such prominent exhibitors in the field, the quality of the exhibition was assured. The 11 cows in the mature class constituted a splendid line-up. and they took some sorting up. Ultimately, first prize—and subsequently the championship went to A. W. Hurford’s Birkland Barmaid 2nd (Birkland Break o’ Day— Birkland Barmaid), bred by G. N. Bell. Every inch a producer, this magnificent cow has a record of 5881 b butterfat. She carried off her honours well. Next in order of merit were four other attractive entries exhibited by the Bovis Estate and Messrs Lill and Skevington. The reserve championship fell to the lot of Mr Small’s winning three-year-old Terraceville Daisy, a very promising daughter of Oakwoods’s Dandy, which shone in strong class. She was bred by her exhibitor. Mr R. Peach ran her close with his second prize animal, Golden Hope, a twin daughter of Ashley Bank Supreme. Park Farm Countess* Mr Johnston’s winning two-year-old, showed dairy type throughout, and exhibited a very well-bal-Sliced udder and beautiful topline. There was a line-up of eight senior yearling heifers and they took some separating, first prize going to Mr Chapman, with a daughter of Pmedale Sultan. The junior yearling class was headed by Mr Skevington s Wheatstone Rita, a typical daughter of Parkfarm Sandy. The two winning yearling heifers were exhibited by Mr Small—a well-matched pair. Among the bulls, the aged class provided the champion and reserve animals in Mr G. Jones’ Matangi Elizabeth sth s Boy. and the Bovis Estate’s Dominion Saver Hero of Ruakura, respectively. Bred by Ranstead Bros., of Matangi, the champion was sired by Pinedale Boss from Matangi Elizabeth sth, and she was obviously possessed of great dairy quality. The reserve animal was also a very typical specimen of the breed. The prize-winning animals in the younger male classes were all a credit to the ring, and competition was keen. The Fitzhugh Challenge Cup for the best yearling heifer was won by Mr Chapman’s Glenrossie Sapphire, and the McGovern Challenge Cup for the best yearling bull went to the Rockvale Estate’s Riccarton Rover. A feature of the exhibition was the good proportion of prizes which went the way of the younger school of breeders, who are manifestly breeding on right lines. ayrshires .Although numerically they could have been stronger, the Ayrshires were well to the fore in the dairy cattle section. It was unfortunate that Southland breeders were not in evidence, for the far south is recognised as one of the strongholds of the breed in New Zealand. As it was, competition was confined to J. G. Donald, of Featherston (of All Black fame), and the Canterbury breeders, Parlane Brothers, John Legg, Butcher Brothers, and Mrs C. J. Williams. What they did show was good, and almost without exception very typical of the breed. The only trouble was that there were not enough of them. Nevertheless, the section included several outstanding animals, fit to grace any show-ring m th., country, and the judge (Mr W. C. Wallace, of Cambridge) was unstinted in his praise. The Royal champion bull, Ardgowan Rising Star/ for instance, was an Ayrshire of Ayrshires. Exhibited by Mr Donald, this magnificent six-year-old has well over 20 championships to his credit. Indeed, no fewer than four Royal championships are included in his tally. Bred by the exhibitor, Ardgowan Rising Star was sired by the imported bull, Thorncroft Star Boy from Ardgowan Hazel. The reserve male championship went to Parlane Brothers, with Gowan Bank Financier (by Maesgwyn Hero), a bull of their own breeding, endowed with splendid dairy qualities, and well worthy to uphold the traditions of the Gowan Bank stud. The champion cow proved to be Mr Donald’s Ardgowan Prim Star, a half-sister to the champion bull. Only a three-year-old, she bears promise of a good future. She was very hard-pressed for the honour by Butcher Brothers’ winning aged cow. Gowan Bank May Flower Ist, an attractive daughter of Maesgwyn Hero and Gowan Bank Fairy. Competition .was good in the majority of the female classes, and here the Wairarapa exhibitor was closely run by Butcher Brothers and Parlane Brothers, with Mr Legg also sharing in the prize list. Mr Donald secured his fifth win for the Sir Charles Fergusson Challenge Cup for most points, as well as. the two British medals for the champion bull and cow. GUERNSEYS The Guernseys showed an improve'ment both in numbers and in quality on previous shows. Competition was confined to Canterbury stock, chiefly to three well-known breeders, Messrs George Gould, H. S. S. Kyle, and A. A. McLachlan. The cows and heifers were of considerably better standard than the bulls, and drew enthusiastic comment from the judge. Mr J. R. D. Johns. Mr Johns had no difficulty in singling out the champion cow from among the exhibits of Mr George Gould. The winner was the outstanding animal of its breed in the grounds. The reserve champion, also exhibited by Mr Gould, was a young heifer ,of execptional quality. Mr Kyle’s entries dominated the bull classes. His entry, Canterbury Kouis Baronia, was awarded the championship, and another of his exhibits was selected as reserve champion.

RED POLLS The Red Polls this year presented many problems for the judge, Mr H. G Bryant, of I.lanakau. The section was well filled, and there were few exhibits that did not measure up to Royal Show standards. Several centres at t be Dsmiainn were

sented, stock parading from Wanganui arid Feilding. as well as from Canterbury farms. The chief exhibitors wear* the Hon. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes, MLLC, Mr J. M. Campbell, of Fending, the Timpendean Estate, and the estate of thj late A. G. Anderson, of WanganuL For the championship some fine bulls were paraded, and competition was exceptionally keen. The championship was awarded to the Timpendean Estate’s Timpendean Waterline, a three-year-old bred by Sir RHeaton Rhodes. A close runnerup was Mr J. M. Campbell’s Adderstone Quality, which the judge selected as reserve champion. Competition was almost as fceen am<mg the cows, Mr Campbell’s Taonui Princess winning the championship m a close contest with exhibited by Sir R- Heaton Rhodes. Points for the Lord Bledisloe lenge Cup. for the highest aggregate in the section, were fairly evenly divided, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes . winning the trophy with an outs tan chng team, well calculated to hold its own m me best, show rings of the Dominion. FAT CATTLE

As usual, entries in the fat cattle classes were disappointingly smal *: This fact is a strange *ravesty oo Christchurch’s acknowledged poame as the leading fat stock sales in the Dominion. Yesterday, we entries in this particular section totalled only 16. 11 of which were made by Morrison and Sons. W. W. McClelland and J. H. Muirhead being responsible for the remainder. These three breeders are to be complimented upon tneur effort to keep the fat cattle section on the map—for it to be entirely noising at a Christchurch show would have been a grave reflection on a* stock breeders. The majority of tn* awards went to Morrison and Sons, with typical entries.

CLYDESDALES The entry of Clydesdales was exactly 50 *per cent, larger than that of lad year— ll 3as against 75. Compared with 1934 the advance was more notable' still, the entry that year being down to 46. This was the smallest entry practically on record, and marked the low point in Clydesdale representation at the local show. Tht increase in numbers is in sympathy with the increase in the use of the Clydesdale on the farm. Not only in numbers, however, was the advance marked Quality tinctly noticeable for the ment it has made since theßoyariShow here in 1931. More high-priced imported stallions were shown than since the Clydesdale was in its heyday. Included were horses which had cog the owners anything from 700 to 1700 guineas, and it is a fact worth noting that many, of the l^aUy : bred hora« competed successfully with the imported. The judge of the «scti«i was Mr A. L. Bremner (Hawera). and Jba had-some knotty problems to untangle. In the stallion class, foaled before August 1, 1933. the six entries carded came forward, and they made, animpressive ring. The award feU to AGraham Holmes’s (Rakaia) Jerviswood Ideal, an imported three-year-old, which has already had an uninterrupted run of championships this year 1 e at Ellesmere,- Timaru, and Ashburton. He is a compact horse ot great substance, carries himself weu, and shows a lot of quality, arid hispreferment was unanimously endorsed by the ringsiders. The second prize-taker was the imported Dunmore Superb, of an unusual colour —a wen chestnut —shown by G. P. Johnston (Oamaru), and the third. Woodlands Boy, shown by Donald McKenzie (Masterton), and a six-year-old bred by the Maraekqkaho Estate, Hawkes Bay. . . . • Three-year colts drew a ring of mat. compared with three 12 months ago, and it produced the 1700 gpnoa Strathore Streamline, purchased by Andrew Grant at the recent Wellington sale. This imported colt is a solid compact type, but had to take second place to a stable champion in Allandate Chatham, a Desire colt from the teaported mare Craigie Ella, and need by Mr Grant. The winner is a strikingly even and compact type, of good bone and a particularly good mover, and his preferment was endorsed by ringsiders. , • Six came forward in the class for two-year-old colts, the award going to G, E. Thompson’s (Racecourse Hull Enterprise. This colt won the yearling class last year and was also decorated with the champion ribbon. He shows that he is furnishing as was expected by last year’s judge. Bred, by H. ECook, he is a colt showing plenty of weight. , Jno. Wyllie took second award with Bonnie Tyrone, another of the successful Bonnie Kincardine’s gets, and third by J. W. Topham’s Holmvale Supreme. Yearling colts made a brave display, 10 coming forward as against six a year ago. The judge took o°®" siderable time to assess the merits of a very even ring, his t preferment eventually falling to T. S. Ferguson’s (Waiau) Scotland’s Fame, bred by A. Carruthers. Jas. Petrie’s (Swannanpa) Fawnprint was second, and J. Robertson and Son’s His Majesty, also by Roseprint, third. The class appealed to the judge sufficiently for him to make the full five awards. For some reason a group class was injected into the schedule before the females were judged—i.e., three colts, mares, or fillies, the progeny of one sire. The eight groups entered included some classy Clydesdales. First award went to Andrew Grant’s trio, the progeny of Desire, second to the Masterton breeder, Donald McKenzie, and the third to Jno. Wyllie, for the progeny of Bonnie Kincardine. The Females

There were no entries In the brood mare class, but the seven in the aged dry mare class provided what was generally conceded to be the best ring of mares shown in Christchurch for many years. Old timers considered that for quality it has possibly never been surpassed. Four of the seven paraded were imported mares, and all of them had good show ring records and numerous championships to their credit. The imported five-year-old Clack Sunray, shown by Andrew Carruthers (Middlemarch), was given the premier honour, Andrew Grant’s imported Craigie Ella (last year’s reserve champion) being second, and Jno. Wyllie’s Ochtertyre White Flash third. This mare won her class last year. The full five awards were made in the class, a distinction thoroughly warranted by the high quality of the entry. Three-year fillies provided a surprise. In the seven forward was included the imported Dees Rosetta, which was bought at. the Wellington sale for 1500 guineas. Notwithstanding her notable achievement in Scotland this year of winning the Caw t dor Cup—the ambition of al> Clydesdale breeders—the best she could do yesterday was to secure fourth award. She is a filly of beautiful quality, but obviously was not in the best show condition. The first award went to J. G. Fiecken's (Springston). Riversley Irene, second to Jas. Petrie’s Lottie Mcßae, and third to Jno. Wyllie’s Burnfoot Chosen, these last two fillies reversing their lest year’s placings. Two-year fillies were another strong class of 10. and taken as a wh»lc4heir quality was better .than that of the yearling colts. Jas. Petrie secured the award with Belle Vue Primrose, a ggsgSMllil MbQnwM 'fit

Ochtertyre. second award going to Jno. Wyllie’s Bonrue Etta, end tile third to P. V. Bailey’s (Springston) Cressbrook- Gyp, Yearling fillies drew an entry of seven, and they were up to the standard of the two-year-olds. First award went to A, Graham Holmes, with Nelly McQuaid, Jas. Petrie taking second award with Lady Print, and D. Mackenzie third with Woodlands Jane. The class for two-year-old filly or colt drew a quartette into the ring, Jno. Wyllie winning with Bonnie Etta, and T. S. Scotland being second with Scotland’s Fame. The class for brood mare, bred in New Zealand, “In foal, or with foal at foot, or dry,” which appears to embrace all the possibilities of the female, was won by Jno. Wyllie’s Ochtertyre White Flash, with Donald McKenzie's Woodlands Lady second. The brood mare class, with two of her progeny, drew only the one entry— Andrew Grant. The class for four

colts, mares, or fillies, foaled prior to ' August 1, 1935, was a duel between Jno. Wyllie and Andrew Grant, the Allandale breeder scoring. The duel was repeated in the class for three . mares or fillies, foaled prior to August 1,. 1935, with a similar result. The class for the pair of mares and fillies, foaled prior to August 1, 1935, enticed a third exhibitor —Andrew Carruthers —and he scored with the dry class winner (Glack Sunray) and Netherton Dora, with Andrew Grant following. The class for best type of Clydesdale, male or female, attracted the chosen of the various classes, and Andrew Grant’s Allandale Chatham was given the award, with Andrew Carruthers’s mare, Glack Sunray, as runner-up. Keen interest centred in the allocation of the stallion championship ribbon, although an indication was given pf the result in the award for the best type, in which Andrew Grant’s Allandale Chatham prevailed. He was given the champion ribbon, and A. Graham Holmes’s Jervis wood Ideal the reserve. In the female contest. Andrew Carruthers’ imported Glack Sunray scored from Andrew Grant's Craigie Ella. It is notable that the

reserve champion mare, foaled 14 years ago, is the dam of the champion entire, Allandale Chatham.

The Trophies

The challenge cups, valued at £35 esch, for the best animals in the male and female draught horses, owned and exhibited by the mating breeder, were won by Andrew Grant. The Allandale breeder took both these awards last year. The Clydesdale Horse Society’s silver medal for the best yearling or two-year-old colt or filly, bred by the exhibitor, was won by Donald McKenzie.

Working Draughts The entry in the working draught section was disappointing, six animals being paraded in three classes, four classes providing no competition whatever. The spectacular four-horse teams were missing. PIGS

In common with most other sections, the pig classes drew much larger entries than they have done at any show in Christchurch in recent years, the total number of exhibits being- 161, compered with 104 at the last-Royal Show in the city in 1931. There were some fine pigs among the exhibits, but there were also some that were hardly up- to reasonable Royal Show standard. Tjtie f export classes in particular were disappointing, and the judge (Mr E. P. Nielsen, of Palmerston North) considered that there was only one pen which really met the requirements of the overseas trade.

Generally speaking, the best classes were those for Tamworth sows, which were contested keenly by eight exhibitors. The championship went to Jahies Simpson, of Southbridge, with Dromdreland Rose, a fine type of sow pigged in 1927 and bred by J. P. MeEvedy, and the reserve ticket went to J. Chilton and Son, of Riccarton, with Lymington Lorraine 4th, a sow pigged in 1934 and bred by J. D. Galpin. James Simpson and J. Chilton and Son shared most of the other honours in these classes.

Although the Tamworth boars were not quite as even a lot as the sows, some good quality was represented, and competition in all the classes was keen. The championship award was taken by Burwen, Ltd., of Hamilton, with Wollongbar Banker, pigged in 1933 and bred by the New South Wales Department of Agriculture. Wollongbar Banker was a pig with many fine points, and he attracted a good deal of attention throughout the day. The reserve ticket went to J. D. Galpin with Malfioy Lord Chancellor, a pig of his pwn breeding. The entries in the Berkshire classes came forward from six breeders. The judge (Mr R. Chilcott, jun., of Frankton Junction) was a little disappointed in the section as a whole, because of its unevenness. Some of the pigs were good, he said, but the others left something to be desired. The championship ticket for boars was awarded to E. Wall with Springfield Darky, pigged in 1931 and bred by the exhibitor. The reserve went to Burwen, Ltd., with Dominion Fashion’s No. 1, pigged in January of this year and bred by the New Zealand Department of Agriculture at Ruakura State Farm. Premier honours for sows were won by the Canterbury Agricultural College with a sow of its own breeding, Lincoln Laurel’s Maid, pigged in 1935, and the reserve was again taken by Burwen, Ltd., with Westown Juanita 11., pigged in 1935 and bred by A. Gadopp.

Several classes in the section for large black breed drew no entry, and those in which there was competition were contested by only three breeders, J. D. Galpin, of Southbridge, G. H. Hassall, of Kaiapoi. and James Simpsen, of Kaiapoi, The two first-named exhibitors shared the’ honours, Galpin winning the championship for boars and Hassall that for sows and the reserve championship for the boars. The premier boar was Galpin's Balnagcre Charles 1., and the reserve champion Hassell's Jersey Park Bendigo. pigged in 1934 and bred by R. L. Pollock. The champion sow was Hassall’s Swaledale Susannah, pigged in 1934 and bred by V. Christensen. There was no reserve ticket. No championships were awarded to the boars In the large white section, but Canterbury Agricultural College look both the championship and reserve tickets with sows. The champion sow was Lincoln Showgirl 1. pigged in 1933 and bred by the college, and the reserve winner was a sister to tbe champion, Lincoln Showgirl 11.

The only pen of export pigs conw Gr * by the judge to be really suitahle for the overseas trade was one fhy the Canterbury AgriculCollege and awarded first prize fonu 0 ? 1 Others showed various 22, 1 ? J*.formation, or, through breeding, carried akin marks

THE PRIZE LIST The prize list was as follows (the number of entries In each being given in parenthesis):— SHEEP i i i ! MERINO Fine Combing (Judge; Mr B. S. Trolove, Kaikoura.) Ram. above 28 months (9): R. Jopp 1, reserve champion, and 3, estate late F. H. Smith 2 and v hj c. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months (10): R. Jopp 1, champion, and 2. G- HunterWeston 3 and c. estate late F. H. Smith hj c. Ram. under 18 months (7): G. HunferWeston 1 and v hj c. R. Jopp 2 and hj c, estate late F. H. Smith 3. Ewe, above 30 months, lamb at foot (4): Blackford Estate 1 and champion and v hj c, estate late F. H. Smith 2 and reserve champion, Sir Chas. Clifford hj c. Ewe, above 18 and under 30 months (2); G. Hunter-Weston 1, estate late F. H. Smith 2. Ewe, under 18 months (5): G. HunterWeston 1, estate late F. H. Smith 2. • Medium Combing (Judge; Mr B. S. Trolove.) Ram, above 18 months (15): Blackford Estate 1, champion, and grand champion, A and reserve champion. Mrs M. S. !e Cren 3, S. T. Richmond v hj c, G. HunterWeston hj c, R. Jopp c. Ram, under 18 months (9): Renwick Estate 1, estate late F. H. Smith 2, Blackford Estate 3, W. W. Mcßae v hj c and c. L. R. C. Macfarlane hj c. Ewe, above 30 months, lamb at foot (6): Blackford Estate 1, reserve champion, and 2, estate" late J. Stevenson 3 and hj c, W. W. Mcßae v hj c Ewe, above 18 and under 30 months (10): estate late J. Stevenson 1 and champion. Renwick Estate 2, Blackford Estate 3 and v hj c, estate late F. H. Smith hj c, W. W. Mcßae c. . „ Ewe, under 18 months (10): Renwick Estate X. G. Hunter-Weston 2, W. W. McRae 3 and hj c. Strong Combing (Judge: Mr Norman Hayes, Hakataramea.) Ram, above 30 months (9): R. K. Ireland j. and champion. Blackford Estate 2 and reserve champion, Renwick Estate 3, W. G. Rudd v hj c. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months (12): R. Jopp 1, L. R. C. Macfarlane 2, Blackford Estate 3 and v hj c. Ram; above 18 and under 30 months, shorn (2); L. R. C. Macfarlane 1, Blackford Estate 2. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months, natural condition (9): W. W. Mcßae 1 and v hj c, Blackford Estate 2, estate late J. Stevenson 3. Ram, under 18 months (13): Renwick Estate 1, Blackford Estate 2 and 3, W. W. McRae c. Ram, under 18 months, shorn (2): Blackford Estate 1, L, R. C. Macfarlane 2. Two rams, under 18 months (5): Blackford Estate 1, W. W. Mcßae 2 and 3. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb (5): S. T. Richmond 1. Blackford Estate 2 and 3, V/. W. Mcßae c. Ewe. above 18 and under 30 months (17): S, T Richmond 1, champion, and v hj c, W. W. Mcßae 2 and reserve champion. L. R. C. Macfarlane 3. Ewe, under 18 months (9): Estate late F. H. Smith 1 and 2, W. W. Mcßae 3. Two ewes, under 18 months (4): L. R. C. Macfarlane 1, W. W. Mcßae 2 and 3. ENGLISH LEICESTER

(Judge: Mr Isaac Andrew, Marton.)

Ram, above 30 months (3); Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and champion, and 2, A. S. Elworthy 3. J. Reid v hj c and hj c. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months (8); J. Reid 1. reserve champion, and 2. Sir R, Heaton Rhodes 3 and hj c, H. Bishell v hj c.

Ram, above 16 and under 28 months, suitable mating with merino ewes (3): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 3. J. Reid 2, Ram above 18 and under 30 months, shorn (5); Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2, A. S. Elworthv 3. Ram. under lls months (9): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1. A. S. Elworthy 2 and v hj c, Canterbury Agricultural College 3, H. Bishell hj c. Ram, under 18 months, shorn (8): J. Reid 1 and 2. A. S. Elworthy 3. Two rams, under 18 months (4); Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1, J. Reid 2, A. S. Elworthy 3. Two rams, under 13 months, natural condition, suitable mating with merino ewes (5): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb (6): A. S. Elworthy 1 and champion, W. J. Kelland 2. J. Reid 3 and v hj <_ Sir R. Heaton Rhodes hj c. Ewe, above 18 and under 30 months, with lamb (7): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and reserve champion and v hj c. A. S. Elworthy 2 and hj c, J. Reid 3. Ewe, under 13 months (9): A. S. Elworthy 1 and 2, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 3, Canterbury Agricultural College v hj c and hj c. Ewe. under 18 months, natural condition (13): W. J. Kelland 1, T. L. Jenkins 2, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 3. A. S. Elworthy v hj c, Canterbury Agricultural College hj c. Ew'e. under 18 months, shorn (10): W. J, Kelland 1. A. S. Elworthy 2. Canterbury Agricultural College 3. Two ewes, under 18 months (6): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and v hj c. Canterbury Agricultural College 2, A. S.. Elworthy 3.

BORDER LEICESTER

(Judge: Mr D. J. Ross, North Otago.)

Ram, above 30 months (5): R. J. Low 1 and champion, D. Grant 2, S. G. Lemon v hj c.

Ram, above 18 and under 30 months (9); D. Grant 1, reserve champion, and 2. Colonel J. Findlay 3, R. J. Low v hj c. S. G. Lemon hj c. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months, shorn (4): J. L. Macfarlane 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2. Ram, under 18 months (12): D. Grant I, 2, and v hj c. T. S. Little 3, G. P. Johnston hj c. J. Stewart c. Ram, under 18 months, shorn (13): RJ. Low 1, T. S. Little 2 and c. D. Grant 3, J. L. Macfarlane v hj c. Colonel J. Findlay he. Two rams, under 18 months (5): D. Grant 1 and 2, G. P. Johnston 3. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb (8): R. S. Gunn 1 and champion, D. Grant 2 and reserve champion, Colonel J. Findlay 3, T. S. Little v hj e and hj c. Ewe, above 18 and under 30 months, with lamb (6): T. S. Little 1, D. Grant 2 and 3.

Ewe, under 18 months (13): T. S. Little 1. D. Grant 2. 3. and v hj c, R. S. Gunn hj c. Canterbury Agricultural College c. Ewe, under 18 months, shprn (12): T. S. Little 1 and v hj c, R. J. Low 2 and 3, Canterbury Agricultural College hj c and c.

Two ewes, under 18 months (6): S. G. Lemon 1. D. Grant 2. W. O. Rennie 3.

LINCOLN

(Judge: Mr David Walker, Palmerston

North.)

Ram, 30 months and upwards (2); L. R. Wilton 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. Ram, 18 and under 30 months (1): W. M. Bishell 1.

Ram, over 18 and under 30 months, shorn (2): L. R. Wilton 1 and 2. Ram. under 18 months (5): W. M. Bishell 1 and 3. W, Rayner 2. Ham, under 18 months, shorn (3); L. R. Wilton 1, W. M. Bishell 2. Two rams, under 18 months (1): Wm. Rayner 1.

Ewe, 30 months and upwards, with lamb (3): L. R. Wilton 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. Ewe, under 18 months (4); W. M. Bishell 1. W. Rayner 2. Sir Chas. Clifford 3. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn (2): W. M. Bishell 1.

Two ewes, under 18 months (2); W. Rayner 1, Sir Chas. Clifford 2. Ewe, 18 and under 30 months, with lamb (1): L, R. Wilton 1.

which would unfortunately show on the carcase.

A feature of the pig exhibition remarked by visitors to it throughout the day was the line building recently erected to house it. The building, which was put up under the supervision of Mr E. Staples, has four rows of finely-constructed pens, which give the judges every facility for carrying on their tasks. The pens are not entirely enclosed, but they are adequately sheltered and at the same time allowed plenty of fresh air.

ROMNEY MARSH

(Judges: Messrs R. W. and J. R. Mat-

thews, Featherston.)

Ram, above 30 months (5): Sir Wm. Perry 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion, and 3, J. Mosley and Sons v hj c. Ham, above 18 and under 30 months (1IJ; Sir Wm. Perry 1. 2, and hj c, W. M. Bishell 3. Voss Bros, v hj c and c. Ram. above 18 and under 30 months, shorn (1): Sir Wm. Perry 1. Ram, under 18 months (8): J. Mosley and Sons 1, B, F. Kirk 2.

Ram, under 18 months, shorn (11); Sir Wm. Perry 1 and v hj c, Voss Bros. 2, J. Mosley and Sons 3. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb (3): Voss Bros 1 and reserve champion, J. Mosley and Sons 2. Ewe. above 18 and under 30 months, with lamb (4); Voss Bros. X and champion and 2. Ewe. under 18 months (12): Canterbury Agricultural College 1,2. and c, Voss Bros. 3, J. Mosley and Sons v hj c, Wm. Rayner hj c. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn (3); A. S. Elworthy 1, J. Mosley and Sons 2. Two ewes, under 18 months (5): Voss Bros. 1, W. Rayner 2, J. Mosley and Sons 3, A, S. Elworthy v hj c, K. F. Kirk hj c.

SOUTHDOWN (Judges: Rams. Mr W. J. Gimblett, Hastings; ewes, Mr G. W. Munford, Shannon.)

Ram, above 30 months (6): J. Knight 1 and 2, H. J. Andrew 3, Ellis Bros, v hj c, J. T. Croy hj c, Dysart and McLauchlan c. Ram. above 18 and under 30 months; (10); H. J. Andrew 1 and champion, J. Knight 2 and reserve champion, Mrs J. D. Madeley 3, J. Knight vhj c, Eliis Bros, hj c and c. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months, shorn (6): H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Ellis fiyros. 3 and v hj c. A. W. Adams hj c. Ram, under 18 months (16); H. J. Andrew 1. 3. and v hj c, Ellis Bros. 2, A. S. Elworthy hj c. Oakleigh Estate c. Ram, under 18 months, shorn (16): H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, J. and S. Madeley 3, A, S. Elworthy v hj c, Ellis Bros, hj c and c.

Two rams, under 16 months (5): 11. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Oakleigh Estate 3, Ellis Bros, v hj c.

Five shearling flock rams, shorn (3): Oakleigh Estate 1, J. Stewart 2, W. O. Rennie 3. Ram, above 30 months, natural condition (4): Oakleigh Estate 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2, H. J. Andrew 3, L. DAdams v hj c.

Ram, above 18 and under 30 months, natural condition (4); H. J. Andrew 1, J. H. Grigg 2. Oakleigh Estate 3, W. Rayner v hj c.

Ram, under 18 months, natural condition (10); H. J. Andrew 1,2, and 3. Oakleigh Estate v hj c and c, Ellis Bros, hj c. W. Rayner c, C. F. McLauchlan c, A. S. Elworthy c. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb (8): H. J. Andrew 1 and champion, Ellis Bros. 2, J. and S. Madeley 3, J. Knight v hj c.

Ewe. above 18 and under 30 months, with lamb (7): H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion, J. and S. Madeley 2, J. Knight 3, Oakleigh Estate v hj c. Ewe, .above 18 months, shorn (11): Ellis Bros. 1, H. J. Andrew 2, J. H. GfigS v hj c.

Ewe, under 18 months (18): H. J. Andrew 1, J. Knight 2, Ellis Bros. 3. Oakleigh Estate v hj c, Canterbury Agricultural College hj c, C. F. McLauchlan c. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn (20); H. J. Andrew 1,2, and v hj c. Ellis Bros. 3, C. F. McLauchlan b c, J. and S. Madeley c. Two ewes, under 18 months (9): H. J. Andrew 1, Ellis Bros. 2, J. Knight 3, C. F. McLauchlan v hj c, Oakleigh Estate hj c. Mrs J, D. Madeley c.

Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb, natural condition (8): Ellis Bros. 1, J, H. Grigg 2. H. J. Andrew 3, Oakleigh Estate v hj c, J. and S. Madeley hj c, Mrs J. D. Madeley c. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb, natural condition (9): H. J. Andrew 1 and hj c, J. H. Grigg 2, Oakleigh Estate 3, Canterbury Agricultural College v hj c. Ewe, under 18 months, natural condition (18): H. J. Andrew 1 and v hj c, Oakleigh Estate 2 and hj c, C. F. McLauchlan 3 and c.

RYELANDS

(Judge: Mr P. E. Stevens. Feilding.)

Ram, above 30 months (9): Jos. Brooks 1 and champion, John Brooks 2, H. J. Smith 3. L. J. and S. W. Galletly v hj c, H. C. B. Withell hj c and c. Ram. above 18 and under 30 months (8): H. C. B. Withell 1 and reserve champion and 2, John Brooks 3 and v hj c. Jos. Brooks hj c, R. Reid c. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months, shorn (4); John Brooks 1, H. C. B. Withell 2, B.R.S.W. Syndicate v hj c.

Ram, under 18 months (19); H, C. B. Withell 1 and v hj c. E. Averill and Sons 2 and 3, R. Reid hj c, T. A. Stephens c. Ram, under 18 months, shorn (12): R. Reid 1 and 2. H. C. B. Withell 3. Jos. Brooks v hj c. T. A. Stephens hj c, J. W. Smith c.

Two rams, under 18 months (7): E. Averill and Sons 1, H. C. B. Withell 2. W. O. Rennie 3, Jos. Brooks v hj c, L. J. and S. W. Galletly hj c, T. A. Stephens c. Five shearling rams, shorn (2); R. Reid 1, W. O. Rennie 2. Ewe, 30 months and over, with lamb (10): H. C. B. Withell 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion, Jos. Brooks 3. v hj c, hj c, J. W. Smith c. Ewe, above 18 and under 30 months, - with lamb (14): H. C. B. Withell 1, T. A. Stephens 2 and hj c, John Brooks 3 and v hj c, L. J. and S. W. Galletly c.

Ewe, under 18 months (15): H. C. B. Withell 1, L. J. and S. W. Galletly 2, R. Reid 3 and v hj c, W. O. Rennie v hj c, T. A. Stephens c. Ewe. under 18 months, shorn (12): R. Reid 1 and v hj c. H. C. B. Withell 2. T. A. Stephens 3, J. W. Smith hj c, John Brooks c. Two ewes, under 18 months (6): T. A. Stephens 1, H. C. B. Withell 2, W. O. Rennie v hj cCORRIEDALE (Judges: Messrs F. L. McGregor, Christchurch, Duncan McLean, Waiau, and S. W. Ayson, Gore.)

Ram. above 30 months (26): Bushey Park Estate 1, champion, and hj c, J. Reid 2, estate late H. T. Little 3, H. Ehsor v hj c, G. Johnston c. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months (31); Estate late H. T. Little 1 and reserve champion and hj c, G. Johnston 2. Bushey park Estate 3, New Zealand and Australian Land Company, Ltd., vhc, C. H. S. Johnston 3.

Ram, above 18 and under 30 months, shorn (12); J. Reid 1. M. McGregor 2, D. J. Ross 3, D. and M. Sidey and Son v hj c, G. Johnston hj c.

Ram, under 18 months (45): Estate late H. T. Little 1 and 3, M. McGregor 2, D. ■ and M. Sidey and Son v hj c and hj c, J. Reid c.

Ram. under 18 months, shorn (20): J.' Reid 1, D. and M. Sidey and Son 2 and 3, G. Johnston v hj c, M. McGregor hj c. New Zealand and Australian Land Company c. Ram, with ram and ewe hoggets, sired by aged ram (3): C. H. S. Johnston 1, D. and M. Sidey and Son 2. Two rams, under 18 months (20): G. Johnston 1. J. Reid 2, estate late H. T. Little 3, hj c, and c, D. and M. Si<}ey and Son v hj c.

Five flock ram hoggets (10): J. Reid 1 and 2, G. Johnston 3, estate late H. T. Little v hj c, H. Ensor hj c, D. and M. Sidey and Son c. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb (15): D. and M, Sidey and Son 1 and reserve champion and 2, New Zealand and Australian Land Company, Ltd., 3, J. Reid v hj c, O. T. Evans hj c, A. E, Cross c. Ewe, above 18 and under 30 months, with lamb (19): New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1, champion, 3. and v hj c, G. Johnston 2, O. T. Evans hj c. D. and M. Sidey and Son c.

Ewe, under 18 months (32): Estate late H. T. Little 1. D. and M. Sjldey and Son 2. G. Johnston 3, O. T. Evans v hj c, J. Reid hj c. New Zealand and Australian Land Company c. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn (10): J. Reid 1 and 3, J. H. Patterson 2, D. and M. Sidey and Son v hj c and c. M. McGregor hj c-

Two ewes, under 18 months (10): J. Reid 1, New Zealand and Australian Land Company 2, O. T. Evans 3, M. McGregor v hj c, D. and M. Sidey and Son hj c, estate late H. T. Little c.

HALF-BRED (Judge: Mr D. Grant, Timaru.) Ram, above 30 months (4): B. S. Trolove 1 and champion and 2. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months (9): B. S. Trolove 1 and .reserve champion, 2 and hj c, Dollar Bros. 3, Oakleigh Estate v hj c. Ram, above 18 and under 30 months.

CATTLE SHORTHORN (Judge: Mr M. F. Donovan, Hastings.) Bull, calved )jrlor to July 1, 1933 ( 3): J. C. Chamberlain’s Princeton Lomond 1 and champion, J. L. and J. StoiTy 2. Canterbury Agricultural College v hj c. Bull, calved since Juxxe 30, 1934. (4): D. J. Holden's Te Puna Premiere 1 and reserve champion, H. E. Chamberlain 2, J. L. and J. Storry v hj c. Bull, calved since June 30, 1935 (7): D. J. Holden 1. H. E. Chamberlain 2, J. L. and J. Storry 3. Bull, calved since October 31, 1935 (4): J. C. Chamberlain 1 and v hj c. H. E. Chamberlain 2.

Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1933 (4); J. C. Chamberlain’s Thongsleigh Buttercup 28th 1 and champion, 2 and v hj c, J. L. and J. Storry 2.

Heifer, calved since June 30, 1933 (5): Canterbury Agricultux-al College 1, H. E. Chamberlain 2. J. E. Thacker 3. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1934 (4): J. L. and J. Storry 1, A. Grant 2, Canterbury Agricultural College 3. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1935 (5): J. L. and J. Storry 1 and 2, J. C. Chamberlain 3.

Two heifers, calved since June 30, 1935 (3): J. L. and J. Storry 1. J. C. Chamberlain 2. Canterbury Agricultural College c. Bull and three females (5); J. C. Chamberlain 1, H. E. Chamberlain 2, J. L. and J. Storry 3. Three bulls, any age (3); H. E. Chamberlain 1, J. C. Chamberlain 2, Canterbury Agricultural College 3. Three cows or heifers, any age (4): H. E. Chamberlain 1, J. C. Chamberlain 2, Canterbury Agricultural College 3. PEDIGREE DAIRY SHORTHORN (Judge: Mr M. F. Donovan.) Bull, calved prior to June 30, 1934 (2): Canterbury Agricultural College 1. J. Pea cl i 2. Bull, calved since June 30. 1934 ( 4): J. C. Chamberlain 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2, Bull, calved since June 30, 1935 (3): J. C. Chamberlain 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2, R. Peach 3. Cow or heifer, calved prior to June 30, 1933 (2); H. E. Chamberlain's Thongsleigb Snowdrop 18th 1 and reserve champion. Canterbury Agricultural College 2. Heifer, calved since June 30. 1933 (3): H. E, Chamberlain 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1934 (3): J. C. Chamberlain 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2, H. E. Chamberlain v hj c.

Heifer, calved since June 30, 1935 (3); J. C. Chamberlain 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2, H. E. Chamberlain v hj c.

FRIESIAN

(Judge: Mr H. J. Merchant, Cardiff, Taranaki.)

Bull, calved prior to June 1, 1933 (7): A. and J. Rainey’s Hanley Prince Echo Milkmaid 1 and champion and 2, L. H. Leslie 3, C. A. Knutson v hj c, J. J. Stott hj c.

shorn (3): Oakleigh Estate 1, Sir Charles Clifford 2.

Ram. under 18 months (9): Dollar Bros. 1 and 3, B. S. Trolove 2, Oakleigh Estate V n c.

Ram, under 18 months, shorn (3): Oaklelgh Estate 1 and 2. Three flock rams, under 18 months, natural condition (1): Oakleigh Estate 1.

Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb (0): Scott Bros. 1 and champion, Oakleigh Estate 2 and 3. Ewe. under 18 months (10): Scott Bros. 1 and reserve champion. Dollar Bros. 2. Oakleigh Estate 3, W. J. Jenkins v hj c. Two ewes, under 16 months (4): Scott Bros. 1, Oakleigh Estate 2, Sir Charles Clifford 3. FAT SHEEP (Judge: Mr A. H. Joseph, Christchurch.) Three merino wethers (2); Blackford Estate 1, Croy Bros. 2. Three long-woolled wethers, under 16 months (I): J. D. Galpln 1.

Three Corriedale or halfbred wethers, above 16 months (1): J. D. Galpln 1. Three wethers, any cross, for frozen meat, live weight not to exceed 1301 b (1): J. D. Galpln 1. Three ewe or wether short-woolled lambs, unshorn, for butchers (9): H.M. Prisons, Paparua, 1, J. B. Anderson 2, C. J. Hastings v hj c. Three ewe or wether long-woolled lambs, unshorn, for butchers (2): F. Holmes 1 and 2. Three short-woolled lambs, for frozen meat trade, not to exceed 751 b live weight (10): P. J. Pulley 1. F. W. Carpenter 2, C. J. Hastings 3, P. Glllon V hj c. Ten lambs, for frozen meat trade, not more than 751 bor less than 601 b (4): H.M. Prisons. Paparua, 1, H. M. Burgin 2, F. W. Carpenter 3. Three lambs, for London market, not to exceed 721 b live weight (14). H.M. Prisons, Paparua, 1. P. J. Pulley 2. C. J. Hastings 3, F. W. Carpenter v hj c.

Best type long-woolled ram, shorn (11): J. Reid 1, Sir’ R. Heaton Rhodes 2, A. S. El worthy 3. Shorn Southdown or Ryeland ram (15): Oakleigh Estate 1, H. J. Andrew 2, Sir Wm. Perry 3.

WOOL (Judge: M.v H. Ellen, Woodend.) Merino (5): T. Stevenson 1, estate late J. Stevenson 2 and 3.

English Leicester (4): H. D. Butterick 1, J. Deans 2 and 3.

Border Leicester (3): W. (3. Rennie 1 and 2, estate late J. Stevenson 3. Lincoln (2); W. M. Bishell 1 and 2. Romney'Marsh (2); W. M. Bishell 1 and 2.

Southdown (8): Estate late J. Stevenson 1, T. Stevenson 2, W. O. Bennie 3. Ryeland (3): W. O. Rennie 1 and 2, Jos. Brooks 3.

Corrledale (2); D. and J. Sidey and Son 1, T. Stevenson 2. Half bred (5): J. Deans 1 and 3, estate late J. Stevenson 2.

Bull, calved since May 31, 1933 and prior to June 1, 1934 (4); J. Stalker’s Peverll Caesar 1 and reserve champion, Royds and Williams 2, J. J. Stott 3, C. R. Hughey v hj c.

Bull, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935 (6): L. H. Leslie 1, V. Wareing 2, C. A. Knutson 3, A. and J. Rainey v hj c, F. Crump hj c. Bull, calved since May 31, 1935, and prior to September 30, 1935 (7): C. A. Knutson I. L. H. Leslie 2, F. Crump 3, A. and J. Rainey v hj c. Bull, calved since September 30, 1935 (9): J. Stalker 1, C. A. Knutson 2, C. R. Hughey 3, G. H. Hassall v hj c, J. H. Grigg hj c, F. Crump c. Cow, calved prior to June 1, 1933 (19); O A. Cadwallader’s Woodlea Diamond 1 and champion, J. Stalker's Lucernvale Burkeyje Milkmaid 2 and reserve champion. L. H. Leslie 3, F. Crump v hj c and c. G. H. Hassall hj c. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1933, and prior to June 1, 1934, in milk (5): C. A. Knutson 1, J. Stalker 2 and 3, L. H. Leslie v hj c. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935. In milk (7); O. A. Cadwallader 1, C. A, Knutson 2, L. H. Leslie 3, A. and J. Rainey v hj c and hj c. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1934, and frior to June 1, 1935, dry (3): F. Crump . J. Stalker 2. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1935. and prior to September 30, 1935 (10): L. H. Leslie 1. O. A. Cadwallader 2. C. A. Knutson 3, A. and J. Rainey v hj c, F. Crump hj c, G. H. Hassall c.

Heifer, calved since September 30, 1935 (11): F. Crump l, J. Stalker 2 and 3, L. H. Leslie v hj c and hj c, A. and J, Rainey c. Two heifers, calved since May 31, 1935 (7): J. Stalker 1. A. and J. Rainey 2, F. Crump 3, L. H. Leslie v hj c. Bull, two yvars or over, and three females in milk (8).: J. Stalker 1, C. A. Knutson 2, A. and J. Rainey 3. Bull and two heifers, calved since May 31, 1935 (7); J. Stalker 1. L. H. Leslie i. A. and J. Rainey 3, F. Crump v hj c.

Three cows or heifers, owned and bred by exhibitor (6); J. Stalker 1, G. H. Hassall 2, F. Crump 3. Cow or heifer, any age. Judged for type and production (5): J. Stalker 1, L. H. Leslie 2, A. and J. Rainey 3, F. Crump v hj c.

MILKING SHORTHORN (Judge: Mr G. D. Hall. Auckland.)

Bull, calved prior to June 1, 1933 (6); G. Jones’s Matangi Elizabeth Fifth’s Boy 1 and champion. Estate W. Bowis’s Dominion Silver Hero of Ruakura 2 and reserve champion, A. W. Hurford 3. Bull, calved since May 31, 1933, and prior to June 1, 1934 (3J: J. Peach 1, J. Small 2, A. Struthers 3.

Bull, calved since May 31. 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935 (3): W. M. Skeving-* ton 1, R. Peach 2, Estate W. Bowis 3.

Bull, calved since May 31. 1935, and prior to October 1, 1935 ( 9): Rookvale Estate 1, J. M. Johnston 2, R. Peach 3,vhc, and c, J. Peach hj c.

Bull, calved since September 30, 1935 (12): G. B. Goodwin 1, J, Peach 2, G. Jones 3, H. Dickholf v li c, Estate W. Bowls hj c, R. Peach c.

Cow. calved prior to June 1, 1933, in milk (11); A. W. Hurford’s Birkland Barmaid Second 1 and champion, Estate W. Bowis 2 and 3, G. H. B. Dili v hj c. W. M. Skevington hj c, J. Peach c. G. C. Goodwin c, S. Smith c. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1933, and prior to June 1, 1934 (7): J. Small’s Terracedale Daisy I and reserve champion, R. Peach 2. W. M. Skevington 3. Heifer, calved since May 1, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935, in milk (11): J. M. Johnston 1, G. Jones 2. W. M. Skevington 3, A. W. Hurford v hj c, J. Peach hj c. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1. 1935 (2): Estate W. Bowls 1, G. G. Goodwin 2. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1935. and prior to October 1, 1935 (8): R. Chapman 1, W, M. Skevington 2, G. G. Goodwin 3 and hj c, J. Peach v hj c, J. Small c.

Heifer, calved since September 30, 1935 (7): W. M. Skevington 1, A. W. Hurford 2, J. Small 3. J. Peach v hj c and hj c.

Two heifers, calved since May 31, 1935 (5); G. G. Goodwin 1, J. Peach 2, J. Small 3.

Bull, over two years, and three females, in milk (5): Estate W. Bowls 1, W. M. Skevington 2, A. W. Hurford 3. Bull and two heifers, calved since May 31, 1935 ( 3): G. G. Goodwin 1. J. Peach 2 and 3.

Bull and three of progeny (2); Estate W. Bowls 1, G. Jones 2.

Cow and two of her progeny (4); W. M. Skevington 1. G. G. Goodwin 2, J. Peach

Bull, whose dam has been herd-tested (6): A. W. Hurford 1. Cow or heifer which has been herdtested (5): J. Peach 1.

HEREFORD (Judge: Mr W. XC. Morton. Marton.) Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1933 (IV. F. E. Humphreys’s Beau Gem 1 and champion. Bull, calved since June 30, 1935 ( 5): F. E. Humphreys 1. J. L. Macfarlane 2 and 3. Cow. calved prior to July 1, 1933, in milk or in calf (1): F. E. Humphreys's Belle Gem 1 and champion. Heller, calved since June 30, 1933, in milk or in calf (1): F. E. Humphreys I. Heifer, calved since June 30. 1935 (2): F. E. Humphreys 1 and 2. Two heifers, calved since June 30, 1935 (1): F. E. Humphreys 1. Bull and three females (1): F. E. Humphreys 1. ABERDEEN ANGUS (Judge; Mr Thos. May, Hastings.) Bull, calved prior to July I', 1933 (1); J. Ogilvy’s Bachelor of Derculish 1 and champion. Bull, calved since June 30, 1935 ( 4): J, Ogilvy 1. Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1933 (1); J. Ogilvy’s Millie of Ngawaka 1 and champion. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1935 (2): J. Ogilvy 1 and 2. Two heifers, calved since June 30, 1933 (1): J. Ogilvy 1. Bull and three femal ;s; J. Ogilvy 1. RED POLL

(Judge: Mr H. G. Bryant, Manukau.) Bull, calved prior to June 1, 1933 (3): J. H. Campbell’s Adderstone Quality 1 and reserve champion, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 2, estate late A. G. Anderson 3. Bull, calved since May 31, 1933, and prior to June 1, 1934.(1): Timpendean Es-

tate’s Timpendean Waterline 1 and champion. , . Bull, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935 ( 3); Timpendean Estate 1, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 2 and 3. Bull, calved since May 31, J 935, and prior to October 1, 1935 (5): Estate late A. G. Anderson 1, Sir R. weaton Rhodes 2 and 3, J. M. Campbell v hj c. L. J. Wild Bull, calved since September 30. 1935 (3): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1, W. T. Ritchie 2, Timpendean Estate 3. IQ ,, ~,. Cow calved prior to June 1. 1933 (2). Sir R. Heaton Rhodes’s Otahuna Tea Rose 1 and reserve champion, Timpendean Estfltc 2 Cow, calved since May 31, .and prior to June 1, 1934 (5): J. Campbell's Taonul Princess 1 and champion. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 2 and he, estate late A. G. Anderson 3. Blue Cliffs Stationiv he Heifer, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935 ( 2); S. R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2. , no . Heifer calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935 (3): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes J and 3, estate late A. G. AnderS °Heifer, calved since May 31. 1935, and prior to October 1, 1935 (4); Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2, J. M. Campbell 3, Timpendean Estate v hj c. Heifer, calved since September 30, 1935 (3): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2, J. Jvi. Campbell 3. ~ Two heifers, calved since May 31, 1935 (3): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2. J. M. Campbell 3. . ~ „ . Bull, two years or over, and three females in milk (1): Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 'Bull and two heifers, calved since May 31, 1933 (3); Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and 2, J. M. Campbell 3.

guernsey (Judge; Mr J. R. D. Johns, Belfast.! Bull, calved prior to June 30 1934 (1). H. S. S. Kyle’s Canterbury Louis Baronia 1 and champion. Bull, calved since June 30, 1934 (2). H. S. S. Kyle 1. A. A. McLachlan 2. Bull, calved since June 30, 1935 (6). H. S. S. Kyle 1 and reserve champion and z, A. A. McLachlan vh c. . _ Cow or heifer, calved prior to June JO, 1934 (7): George Gould 1 and champion. H. S, S. Kyle 2. 3. v hj c. and hj c. Cow or heifer, calved since June 30. 1934 ( 2); George Gould 1 and reserve champion, H. S. S. Kyle 2. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1935 (4;. H. S. S. Kyle 1 and 2. AYRSHIRE (Judge: Mr W. C. Wallace, Cambridge.) Bull, calved prior to June 1, JW33 (3): J. G. Donald's Ardgowan Rising star, 1 and champion, Pariane Bros.’ Gowan Bank Financier 2 and reserve champion and J. Bull, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935 (1): Butcher Bros. 1. Bull, calved since September 30, 1935 (3): J. G. Donald 1, Pariane Bros. 2 and 3. Cow, calved prior to June 1, 1933, in milk (4): Butcher Bros.’ Gowan Bank Flossie 1 and reserve champion, Pariane Bros. 2. J. Legg 3. . . Heifer, calved since May 31, 1933, and grior to June 1, 1934. in milk (2): J. G. pnald’s Ardgowan Prim Star 1 and champion and 2. . Heifer, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935, in milk (2): J. G. Donald 1, Pariane Bros. 2. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935 (2): Butcher Bros. 1, Pariane Bros. 2. . Heifer, calved since May 31. 1935, and prior to October 1, 1935 (6): J. G. Donald 1 and 3, Butcher Bros. 2 and hj c, Pariane Bros, v hj c. Heifer, calved since September 30, 1935 (3): J. G. Donald 1, Pariane Bros. 2, J. rfwo heifers, calved since May 31, 1935 (3): J. G. Donald 1, Pariane Bros. 2. Bull, two years or over, and three females, in milk (1): J. G. Donald 1. Bull and two heifers, calved since May 31, 1935 (2); J. G. Donald 1, Pariane Bros. FAT CATTLE (Judge; Mr M. F. Donovan, Hastings.) Bullock, any age (4): Morrison and Sons 1. • Steer, calved since June 30, 1933 ( 4): Morrison and Sons 1. Steer, calved since June 30, 1934 ( 3); Morrison and Sons 1. Cow. any age (2): Morrison and Sons 1. W. W. McClelland 2. Vea! calf, not exceeding eight weeks old, for butcher's purposes (1): J. C. Chamberlain 1. JERSEY (Judge: Mr W. H. Miers. Hamilton.) Bull, calved prior to June 1. 1933 (5): J. A. Mitchell’s Santa Rosa Great Hope X and reserve champion, J. H. Taylor 2, J. Johnson 3. J. Fleming v hj c. Bull, calved since May 31, 1933 and prior to June 1, 1934 ( 5): W. H. Jakins’s Keeper’s Marquis V and champion. Dodge Bros. 2, A. O. Silcock 3. C. H. Watson v hj c. Bull, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1985 ( 9): F. E. Martyn 1, J. Johnstone 2, A. McGregor 3, A. O. Silcock v hj c. J. Fleming hj c, J. R. White c. Bull, calved since May 31, 1935, and prior to October 1, 1935 (11): J. A. Mitchell 1, L. D. Adams 2, J. B. White 3. A. O. Silcock v hj c, J. Johnstone hj c. Bull, calved since September 30. 1935 (9); Mrs J. S. Milligan 1, H. D. Butteriek 2, J. Fleming 3. Cow, calved prior to June 1, 1933, in milk (13); A. McFadyen’s Forest Vale Fancy 1 and champion, J. A. Mitchell’s Santa Rosa Princess 2 and reserve champion, J. Fleming 3, P. J. Dulieu v hj c. Heifer, calved since May 31. 1933, and prior to June 1, 1934, in milk (3): A. McFadyen 1, Dodge Bros. 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since May 31, 1934, and prior to June 1, 1935, In milk (7): Dodge Bros. 1, J. Fleming 2. A. McFadyen 3. Heifer calved since May 31,. 1934, and prjor to June 1, 1935, dry (2); J. Fleming 1. C. H. Watson 2. Heifer, calved since May 31. 1935, and prior to October 1. 1935 (14): A. O. Silcock 1, J. A. Mitchell 2 and v hj c, C. H. Watson 3 and c, J. R. White hj c. Heifer, calved since September 30, 1935 (II): F. E. Martyn 1, A. O. Silcock 2, H. D. Butteriqk 3. J. Fleming v hj c. Dodge Bros, he. Two heifers, calved since May 31, 1935 (7): A. O. Silcock 1, F. E. Martyn 2. C. H. Watson 3. J. Fleming v hj c. Bull, two years or over, and three females in milk (3); J. Fleming 1, Dodge Bros. 2, A. McFadyen 3. Bull and two heifers, calved since May 31. 1935 (6); A. O. Silcock 1, J. A. Mitchell 2, C. H. Watson 3, Dodge Bros, v hj c. COMPETITIONS Milking Shorthorn cow, in milk (4); J. M. Johnston, jun., 1, W. L. Hurford 2. Southdown ram (9): R. Linton 1. J. Martin 2. # HORSES CLYDESDALE

(Judge: Mr A. L. Bremer, Hawera.)

Stallion, foaled prior to August 1, 1933 (6); A. G. Holmes's Jerviswood Ideal 1 and reserve champion, G. P. Johnston 2, D. McKenzie 3. Colt, foaled since August 1, 1933. and prior to August 1, 1934 (6): A. Grant’s Allandale Chatham 1 and champion and 2. D. G. Wright 3. Colt, foaled since August 1, 1934 (8),: G. E Thompson 1, John Wyllle 2, J. W. Topham 3.

Colt, foaled since fnd F KT W. Shack10ThreeCcoUs. iWea or sl one sire (8): A- Grant 1. D- McKenaa * J. Wyllie 3* a carnithcrs^s Dry marc, any age (7). a. Glack Sunray 1 and champion, A. Grant CraigieHla 2 and reserve champion and ?h cl j. wyllie 3, D. McKenzie hj c. A, G. H Fiu“ foaled since August 1. r&SelTwui.** 2 <£& J F petrie f °l! e j. V. Bailey 3, G. E. Thompson v hj c. Filly foaled since August 1. ( ■ A G Holmes 1. J. Petne 2. D. McKenzie 3, A. Grant hj c and c. . 1 ia u Filly or colt, foaled since August 1.W4 (13): J. Wyllie 1 and v hj o, T. S. Ferguson 2 Brood mare, bred in New Zealand (8): J Wvliie 1, D. McKenzie 2. .... A Brood mare and two progeny (1). A. G Fo n u t r l colts. mares, or fillies, foaled prior to August 1. 1935 (3): A. Grant 1. J. W TOree 2 ' mares or fiffies. foaled Prior *> ai,.met i loss (2); A. Grant i, J* wyme*. A p g a"r ma® or fillies, foaledl prior to August 1, 1935 (5): A. Carruthers 1. A. ° Besi; "type male or temile (10): A. Grant 1 and 3, A. Carruthers 2.

WORKING DRAUGHT (Judge: Mr D. S. Brown. Gelding, foaled since June 30, 1833 13;, A. Holmes 1, J. G. McLacblan2. Gelding, foaled since Juhe 30, 1834 •• any age (2): A. Grant 3,

PIGS BERKSHIRE (Judge: Mr R. Chilcott. jun., FranktoP Junction.) Boar, 14 months and over (3); E- Wall 1, champion, and 3. Boar eight and under 14 month* W. Burwen. Ltd., 1 and reserve champion. AL Boar, n four and under eight rnonths (4): J. D. Galpin 1 and 2, A. L. Barnett 3. Boar, under four months (4). J. 14 months and over (4): Canterbury Agricultural College 1 and champion, J. D. Galpin 2. A..L. Barnett 3. Sow. eight and under 14 monmi 14). Burwen. Ltd.. 1. A. L. Barnett 2, Canterbury Agricultural College 3. .... Sow. four and under a *ght months A. L. Barnett 1 and 3, J-D. Galpin 2. Sow, under four months (3): J. D. Gal” pin 1, A. L. Barnett 2. F Sow and purebred litter (3) 5 W. JWoods 1, W. Hayes 2 and 3. LARGE BLACK (Judge; Mr G. S. Ross. Te Puke.) Boar, 14 months and over (2); J. D. Galpin 1 and champion, C. H. Haasall 2 and reserve champion. • Boar, under four months (2). J. D. Galpin 1. G. H. Hassall 2. Sow, 14 months and over (1). G. HHassall 1 and champion. _ _ , Sow, under four months (3): J. D. Galpin l, G. H. Hassall 2 and 3. Sow and purebred Utter (2); J. Simpson I and reserve champion, G. H. Hassall 2. TAMWORTH (Judge: Mr R. Chilcott, jun.) Boar. 14 months and over (4): Burwen. Ltd.. 1 and champion, J. D. Galpin 2 and reserve champion, G. B. and P. £. C. GUBoar, eight and under 14 months (6): J. Simpson l, J. Chilton and Son 2 and 3. Boar, four and under eight months (6); J. D. Galpin 1, J. Simpson 2 and 3. Boar, under four months (4): J. Chilton and Son 1,2, and 3. Sow. 14 months and over (9): J. Simpson l, champion, and 3, J. Chilton and Son 2, reserve champion, and v hj c. Sow, eight and under 14 months (8): J. Chilton and Son 1 and 2. Burwen. Ltd., 3, Sow, four and under eight months <8): J. • Simpson 1,2, and 3. • Sow, under four months (3): J- ChlltW and Son 1,2, and 3. _ _ - Sow and purebred litter (4): J. Simpson l. Canterbury Agricultural College 2 and 3. LARGE WHITE (Judge; Mr G. S. Ross, Te Puke.) Boar, 14 months and over (4); Canterbury Agricultural College 1 and champion, R G. Lindsay 2 and'reserve champion, E. P. Nielsen 3. .. .... , Boar, eight and under 14 months (4). J. E. Ashworth 1 and 2, E.P. Nellsen 3. Boar, four and under eight months (2). Canterbury Agricultural College 1 and 2. Sow, 14 months and oyer (3): Canterbury Agricultural College 1 and reserve champion, R. O. Lindsay 2, J. E. Ashworth 3. , . Sow, eight and under 14 months (3). J. E. Ashworth 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2 and 3. Sow. four and under eight months (4). E. P. Nielsen 1. 2, and 3. Sow and purebred litter (1): Canterbury Agricultural College 1 and champion. PORKERS AND BACONERS (Judge; Mr E. P. Nielsen, Palmerston North.) Three porkers, not to exceed 1201 b (7): J. Simpson 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2 and 3> Three baconers, not to exceed 2001 b (S) i Canterbury Agricultural College 1 and 2. J. Simpson 3. One baconer, not to exceed 1801 b. for export (8); Canterbury Agricultural College 1. J. Simpson 2 and 3. Two baconers, for export (11); Canterbury Agricultural College 1 and 2. B. G. Lindsay 3, J. Simpson V hj c. Two fat porkers, for export (10); J. Simpson 1, R. Q. Lindsay 2, Canterbury Agricultural College 3 and v hj c. WHEAT COMPETITIONS

The wheat competition attracted 53 entries, compared with about 30 last year. Each lot o 1 wheat was milled and baked by the Wheat Research Institute, and the loaves were exhibited along with the wheats from which they were milled.

In the class for high quality wheats, the first prize went to P. Clinton, of Darfield, with a sample of Jumbuck, and the second place was taken by W. M. Bishell, of Blenheim, who exhibited Marquis, with which he won j&he challenge cup last year. In the open class, where the prize is awarded on the baking score alone, the first prize went to P. V. Bailey, of Springston, with a sample of Garnet, and the second prize to the estate of F. W. Ruddenklau, of Methven, with a very fine loaf bake! from Cross 7. ,

The estate of F. W. Ruddenklau also won with Cross 7 in the Tuscan or similar wheat class and thus won the challenge cup for most points in the wheat classes.

THE CHAMPIONS Following is a list of "the winners of championships in the various classes: — SHEEP i- Merino • Fine Combing Ram: R. Jopp. and reserve. K W e: Blackford Estate; reserve, Estate Jate F. H. Smith. Medium Combing • Ram: Blackford Estate, and reserve. Ewe; Estate late J. Stevenson; reserve. Blackford Estate. Strong Combing Ram: R- K. Ireland; reserve, Blackford vctate. give; S. T. Richmond; reserve, W. W. fclcßae. English Leicester Ram; Sir R. Heaton Rhodes: reserve, I. Reid. Ewe: A. S. Elworthy; reserve, Sir R. Beaton Rhodes. Border Leicester Ram; R. J- Low; reserve, D. Grant. Ewe; R- S. Gunn; reserve, D. Grant. I Lincoln ■ Ram: L. R. Wilton, and reserve. , ! Ewe: L. R. Wilton, and reserve, j Romney Marsh \ Ram: Sir William Perry, and reserve. Ewe: Voss Brothers, and reserve. Southdown ' Ram: H. J. Andrew: reserve, J. Knight. ' Ewe: H. J. Andrew, and reserve. Ryeland Ram: Jos. Brooks; reserve, H. C. B. Withell. 'Ewe; H. C. B. Withell, and reserve. Corriedale Ram; Bushey Park Estate; reserve Estate late H. T. Little. Ewe; New Zealand and Australian Company. Ltd.; reserve, D. and M. Sidey and *° n ‘ Halfbred Ram’ B. S. Trolove, and reserve. Ewe; Scott Brothers, and reserve. CATTLE I Shorthorn Bull' J- C. Chamberlain’s Princeton lomond; reserve, D. J. Holden’s Te Puna * >l C6w^ rt J- C. Chamberlain’s Thongsleigh Buttercup 28th; reserve, H. E. Chamberlain’s Thongsleigh Snowdrop. Friesian Bull: A. and J. Rainey’s Hanley Prince Bcho Milkmaid; reserve, J. Stalkers Peveril Caesar. • Cow A O. Cedwallader’s Woodlea Diamond; ’ reserve, J. Stalker’s Lucernvale jßurkeyjc Milkmaid. Milking Shorthorn Bull’ G. Jones’s Matangi Elizabeth sth’s Boy reserve, Estate W. Bowis’s Dominion Silver Hero of Ruakura. CPW. A. W. Hurford’s Birkland Barmaid 2nd: reserve, J. Small’s Terracedale Daisy. , , Hereford Bull; F. E. Humphreys's Beau Gem. , cow; F. E. Humphreys’s Belle Gem. ! Aberdeen Angus ; Bull; J- Ogilvy’s Bachelor of Derculich. Cow: J. Ogilvy’s Millie of Ngawaka. Red Poll Bull; Timpendea'n Estate's Timoendean Waterline: reserve. J. M. Campbell’s Adderstone Quality. Cow J. M. Campbell’s Taonui Princess, reserve. Sir R.* Heaton Rhodes’s Otahuna Tea Rose. Jersey Bull' W. H. Jakins's Keepers Marquis: reserve, J. A. Mitchell’s Santa Rosa Great Hope Cow: A. McFadyen’s Forest Vale Fancy; reserve. J. A. Mitchell’s Santa Rosa Princess. Guernsey Bull: H. S. S. Kyle’s Canterbury Louis Boronia; reserve, H. S. S. Kyle. Cow: George Gould, and reserve. ' Ayrshire Bull: J. G. Donald’s Ardgowan Rising Star; reserve, Parlane Brothers’ Gowan Donald’s Ardgowan Yrim Star; reserve. Butcher Brothers’ Gowan Bank Flossie. *■ HORSES Clydesdale Entire: A. Grant’s Allandale Chatham; reserve. A. G. Holmes’s Jcrviswood Ideal. Mare; A. Carruthers’s Glack Sunray; reserve, A. Grant’s Craigie Ella. PIGS Berkshire Boar- E. Wall: reserve. Bur wen. Ltd. Sow: Canterbury Agricultural College. Large Black Boar: J. D. Galpin; reserve, G. H. Has- ** Sow: G. H. Hassall; reserve. J. Simpson. Tamworth . Boar: Burwen, Ltd.; reserve, J. D. ®SowV J. Simpson: reserve. J. Chilton ** S ° n - Large White Boar - Canterbury Agricultural College, cl'ntSrbuS’” A y grlcu,tural CoU.se, tfmd reserve. PHOTOGRAPHY (Judge: Mr R. W. Blnns.) Any size over half-plate—Landscape (7); », L. Casbolt 1. M. Grant 2 and c. F. L. Bowron v hj c, F. R. Lamb Vraser 1 trait or figure study (8). G. A. Fraseri, S. Keys 2. F. L. Bowron v hj c, M. Grant he and c. Farm scene (6). F. R. Lamb J. G. A. Fraser 2 and hj c, M. Grant tv hj c, V. C. Browne c. Marine or shipping (6): R. Keys 1, V. C. Browne 2, T. Swest v hj c. G. A. Fraser hj c, F. L. Casbolt c. Open sfibject <|U M. Grant 1, £ L. Casbolt 2 and c, F. R. Lamb v hj c. Any y !ize °Half-plate and under—LandAcape (7): F. R* Lamb 1. F* L. Sowron iv r Browns vhc- Portrait or figure (3U R Keys 1. V C Browne 2. Farm scene (4): F. R- ™ or Browne 2, R. Keys vhc Marne or shipping (3): M. Grant 1, F. L. Bowron 9L F. R. Lamb v hj c, V. C. Brownehc. fc, SU F b3e R Ct v K h ey cf F C. L Br^e E c

DAIRY PRODUCE f BUTTER Factory 1 Judges: Officers of the Dairy Division.) Butter, salted, ready for table use. in five lib pats (2): Canterbury Central Coop. Dairy Company, Ltd., 1. Butter, fit for export, one box 561 b (1): Canterbury Central Co-op. Dairy Company, Ltd., 1. For Farmers Only—Butter, for table use. not less than 21b in rolls or pats (6): Mrs J. Hellyer 1, Mrs A. J. McLaughlin 2, Mrs A. Payne 3. For table use, not less than 31b, in rolls, made upon farms not exceeding 200 acres (4): Mrs J. Hellyer 1, Mrs A. J. McLaughlin 2. Mrs A. Payne hj c ' For table use. not less than 31b. in rolls, made upon farm not exceeding 200 acres, open for competition by those who have not taken a first prize at any previous Christchurch Metropolitan Show (4): Mrs J. Hellyer 1, Mrs S. Sparks 2, Mrs A. J. McLaughlin hj c. CHEESE (Judges: Officers of the Dairy Division.) Cheese, factory-made, fit for export, not less than 281 b (3); Little Akaloa Dairy Factory 1, Barry’s Bay Dairy Company, Ltd.. 2. Okain’s Bay Dairy Company 3. Farms only, not less than 281 b, whole milk soft cheese, two cheeses, open to factories or farmers (3); Barry’s Bay Dairy Company. Ltd., 1, Little Akaloa Dairy Factory 2, Okain’s Bay Dairy Company 3. Cream cheese, two cheeses, open to factories or farmers (3): Little Akaloa Dairy Factory 1, Okain's Bay Dairy Comuany 2. HONEY (Judge: Mr W. J. Fix, Christchurch.) One clear glass jar containing 21b of light amber liquid honey (4): B. T. Cloake 1, Mrs L. Stewart 2. Glass containing 21b light amber granulated honey, original package (3): B. T. Cloake 1. Glass containing 21b medium amber liquid honey (2): Miss R. Pearson 1. Cotswold Apiaries 2. Glass containing 21b (1); B. T. Cloake 1. Glass containing 21b of white liquid honey (2); C. R. Paterson 1, B. T. Cloake 2. Glass containing 21b white granulated honey (4): C. R. Paterson 1, G. H. Saville 2 and 3. Creamed honey, 21b glass (7): B. T. Cloake 1. G. H. Saville (equal) 2, C. R. Paterson vh c. Full frame comb, judged on value as extracting comb (3): T. Pearson 1. 2, and 3. One half-frame comb, judged on value as extracting comb (2) Cotswold Apiaries 1 and 2. Yellow beeswax, not less than 61b, from mould (3) Cotswold Apiaries 1, Miss R. PearI son 2. Bleached beeswax, not less than ; 81b, from mould (3): B. T. Cloake 1, Miss !R. Pearson 2. Light honey vinegar, two 1 glass bottles (3); Mrs H. Schnelle 1 and 2. Medium honey vinegar, two glass j bottles (3); Mrs H. Schnelle 1 and 2. ! j BREAD, SCONES, CAKES, | PRESERVES AND WINES

(Judges: Bread and scones, Mr A. McDonald: cakes, Miss I. Anderson; preserves. Mrs F. Coop; wine. Mr W. H. Meyers.) Loaf home-made white bread, not less than 31b. open to exhibitors who have not won a first prize at Christchurch Metropolitan Show (3): Mrs N. Jones 1. Mrs J. Gilby 2. Loaf home-made white bread, open competition, not less than 31b (5): Mrs D. Finlay 1. Mrs N. Jones 2. Loaf heme-made brown bread, not less than 21b (1): Mrs David Finlay 1. Homemade nut loaf, not less than 21b (3): Mrs P. S. Draper 1. Six oven scones (17): Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2, Miss D. Judd 3 and hj c. Mrs M. Liddiard v hj c. Six wholemeal scones (5): Mrs H. C. Page I and 2, Miss E. Inch vh c. Six yeast buns (2): Mrs A. W. Kelman 1, Mrs P. S. Draper 2. Six girdle scones (8): Mrs W. C. Hale 1, Mrs H. C. Page 2 and v hj c, Mrs A. W Kelman 3. Six oat cakes. Scottish (2): Miss E. Moffatt 1. Mrs D. Finlay 2. Home-made oven scones, open to juveniles under 17 (4): Miss H. Rickerby 1 and 2, Miss N. Wilshire 3. Home-made sponge cake, not less than lib (6): Mrs G. B. Murdoch 1, Mrs A. W. Kelman 2. Miss M. I. Baxter 3. Home-made sponge sandwich, jam filling.. not less than 11b (10): Mrs A. J. G. Smith 1, Mrs A W. Kelman 2, Mrs A. N. Barker 3. Mrs J. Hellyer v hj c. Mrs P. S. Draper hj c. Homemade sponge roll, not less than lib, jam filling (6): Mrs H. C. Page 1, Miss J. Redeem 2, Mrs A. N. Barker 3. Home-made rich fruit cake. not less than 21b (14): Miss L. Kevern 1, Miss J. Redfern 2, Miss M. I. Baxter 3; Mrs A, W. Kelman vh c. Home-made plain fruit cake, not less than 21b (7): Mrs D. Finlay I. Miss J. Redfern 2, Mrs P. S. Draper 3. Home-made sultana cake, not less than 21b (10): Mrs H. C. Page 1. Miss J. Redfern 2, Mrs G. B. Murdoch 3, Miss D. Judd vh c. Home-made madeira cake (8): Mrs G. B. Murdoch 1, Mrs H. Carr 2, Miss D. Lilley 3. Mrs D. Finlay v hj c. Home-made ginger cake, not less than' 21b (7) Mrs G. B. Murdoch 1, Miss M. I. .Baxter 2 and v hj c. Miss D. Lilley 3. Seed cake (11): Mrs G. B. Murdoch 1. Mrs L. Stewart 2. Mrs H. C. Page 3. Miss D. Lilley v hj c. Plate of home-made plain biscuits (6): Mrs P. S. Draper 1. Mrs J. Palmer 2. Mrs L. Stewart 3. Plate of home-made shortbread (12); Mrs P. S. Draper 1. Mrs G. H. Hassall 2, Mrs A. W Kelman 3. Mrs M. Henderson v hj c, Mrs E. B. Rickerby hc. Sik pikelets (10): Mrs H. C. Page 1, Mrs A. W. Kelman 2, Mrs H. Carr 3. Mrs D. Finlay v hj c. Afternoon tea tray for two (1); Mrs A. J. G. Smith 1. Home-made plum pudding, not less than 41b (7): Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2, Mrs D. Finlay 3, Mrs J. HeUyer vh c. Collection three varieties home-made jam (4): Mrs H. C. Page 1. Mrs A. W. Kelman 2 and 3. Three varieties home-made pickles (3): Mrs H. C. Page 1. Mrs At. W. Kelman 2. Apricots, two bottles, 21b each (5): Mrs H. C. Page 1 Mrs ■A. W. Kelman 2 and 3, Mrs D. Finlay vh c. Jar black currant jam (8) Mrs H. C. Page 1 and vhj e Mrs H. Carr 2, Mrs J. Gilby 3. Mrs A. J. G. Smith hj c Jar raspberry jam (9): Miss I. Anderson 1. Mrs W. Dawson 2, Mrs H. Carr 3 Mrs L. Stewart v hj c. Mrs F. W. Crockett hc. Jar apple jelly (6); Mrs H Carr 1. Mrs A. W. Kelman 2. Mrs W. Dawson 3. Three varieties jellies (6): Mrs A. W. Kelman 1. Mrs H. C. Page 2. Mrs K. Sloan 3. Jar apple and blackberry Jam (4): Mrs A. W. Kelman 1. Mrs D. Finlay 2, Mrs H. Carr 3. Jar apricot iam (10): Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 3, Mrs A. W. Kelman 2. Mrs W. Dawson v he. Jar plum Jam (6): Mrs H. C. Page 1, Mrs A J g! Smith 2. Miss I. Anderson 3. Jar peach jam (2): Mrs A. W. Kelman i Mrs H Smart 2. Jar marmalade (5). Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2, Mrs A. W. Kelman 3.

WINE Red sweet, any variety (5): Mrs HSchnelle X and vh c. Miss D - W^ Us |‘ White, sweet, any variety (5). • * Sysum 1 and 2. Mrs H. Schnelle'Sßed. dry (not sweet), any variety (3). Mrs H. Schnelle X and v hj c -.^ is a s n °‘ (s):' and 2. Collection not more than six ion as ?3); Mrs H. Schnelle 1 and 2. E. M. Campbell v hj c. art handicraft

(Judge; Miss Bridgman.) Open classes— Embroidered table runne? m centre (11) : Miss H. Beer 1. Miss E. Burbury 2, Miss C. Hall v hj c, Mrs M. I. Watson hj c. Miss W. M. Idmbrick c. Embroidered tea cosy, coloured (6): Mrs G Newton X. Miss J. Hunter 2. Miss L. Turner v hj c. Miss M. Wellers hj c. Embroidered nightdress (3): Mrs G. Newton X, Mrs M. C. Archer 2. Hand-made frock for child (5): Miss G. B. Huggins X. Miss mr u* QnrflEfiifi 2 Mrs Dickie v n c* & y E smSog (*)fMiss N. X Mrs W. . p Mrs M-^Archer white embroidery (6): Miss H. Caaderwood X, Miss R. IngrovUle 2, Miss W. K. BuUiois v hj c. Tray or supper cloth in solid white or coloured embroidery (10)52H? am. Stone I, Mrs G. Newton 2, Mrs J. Smyth vie, Mrs A. D. McKeegan

hj c. D'oyley, embroidered or -coloured (8.); Mrs C. W. Turner 1, Miss M. A. Scott 2, Miss L. Turner v hj c. Miss J. Hunter hj c. Hand-made handkerchief (6): Miss B. Naughton 1, Miss M. E. Sprague 2, Mrs W. M. Limbrick v hj c. Bedspread (2): Miss R. Ingroville 1, Miss W. K. Bulonis v hj c. Crochet tray citable cover (7): Mrs S. Hurd 1, Mrs M. B. Waters 2, Miss I. O. McCutchan v hj c. Article in wool embroidery (3); Mrs I. Mcllraith 1, Miss C. Hall 2. Article in wool cross-stitch (1); Mrs E. Rennie 1. Article in silk or cotton cross-stitch (6); B. McKean 1 and 2, Mrs E. Rennie v hj c, Miss J. Webb hj c. Embroidered cushion (2) Miss M. Borgfeldt 1. Wool tapestry (3) Mrs J. Smyth 1, Mrs G. Hewitt 2. Tapestry bag (3); Mrs M. B. Waters 1, Miss J. Steel 2. Needlework picture (1) ; Miss A. M. Thompson 1. Wool rug (6): Miss M. E. Anstiss 1, F. Marigold 2 and 3. Rag rug (11); W. J. Vivian 1, Salvation Army Men’s Home 2 and v hj c, Mrs F. B. Mulholland 3 and hj c. Knitted woollen tea-cosy (8); Miss J. Juden 1, Mrs M. R. Branscombe 2, Miss M. Willers v hj c. Collection of baby’s garments (11): Miss J. Juden 1, Mrs A. Cutting 2, Miss R. Bassett v hj c. Miss D. Pannett hj c. Child’s knitted frock (12): Miss J. Juden I, Mrs A. Cutting 2, Mrs V. R. Giles v hj c, Mrs Scott hj c. Knitted cardigan or pullover (15): Miss J. Keenan 1, Mrs F. M. Freeman 2, Miss D. Pannett v hj c, Miss M. Willers hj c, Mrs E. Mac Donald c. Knitted woollen shawl or pram cover (5): Miss N. Cotterill 1. Mrs A. M. Kingsbury 2, Mrs A. Tulloch v hj c. Knitted woollen bed-jacket til): Mrs S. V. Besley 1, Miss M. Murray 2, Mrs A. J. G. Smith v hj c, Miss A. Williams hj c. Men's socks, wheeling wool (4); Mrs J. Campbell 1, Mrs E. Mac Donald 2 and v hj c. Men’s socks, fingering wool (17): Mrs J. Campbell I. Mrs E. I. Thomoson 2, Mrs J. Scott v hj c and hj c. Utility article from sugar-bag (5): Mrs E. I. Thompson 1, Mrs A. J. G. Smith 2, Miss* A. Williams v hj c. Noveltv, costing not mote than 2s (6): Mrs E. D. Stroud 1, Miss A. Williams v hj c. Home-made toy (3): Miss M. A. Scott 1, Mrs G. B. Huggins 2, Miss V. A. A'Court v hj c. Lampshade (4); Miss E. Wood 1. 2. and vhj c. Specimen of tatting (3): Mrs S. L. Bell 1, Miss M. Murray 2 and v hj c. Coloured fancywork (10): Miss A. M. Stone 1, Mrs G. Newton 2, M'ss J. Hunter v hj c, Miss J. Webb hj c. White fancywork (5): Mrs G. Newton 1, Mrs H. Calderwood 2, Miss R. Tngroville v hj c. Any fancy work (9); Miss J. Groome 1. Mrs J. Smyth 2, Mrs G. N°wton 3. Miss M. Stringer v hj c, Mrs E. Rennie hj c.

Open to Girls, 17 years or under—Em-bi-oide-ed table runner or centre (7); Miss E. Trumper 1, Miss D. Turner 2, Miss J. Mercer v hj c. Miss T. B. Kevern >i c. Embroidered traycloth (6): Miss T. 3. Kevern 1, Miss E. Black 2. Miss M. Dougl-'s v hj c. Embroidered apron (10): Miss W. Smvth 1 and vh c. Miss G. Spriggs 2, Miss E. 81-mk hj c. Infant’s knitted garment (3): Miss J. M°rcer 1, Miss M. Kingsbury 2. Miss I. G. Shierlaw 3. Knitted cardigan or pullover (3); Miss I. G. Shierlaw 1, Miss M. Kingsbury 2, Miss D. Vincent v hj o. Guest towel (5): Miss G. Spriggs 1, Miss T. B. Kevern 2, Miss t). Turner vhc.

IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY

(Judges; Messrs J. C. Lochhead, Rakaia; John Sharp, Halswell; and J. S. McHugh, Windwhistle.)

Gold Medals—P. and D. Duncan. Ltd., 29-coulter combined drill with Triumph patent grain, manure, and grass seed feed; Andrews and Beaven, Ltd., full power portable combined grain, grass seed, and clover cleaning and grain pickling machine. Silver Medals—P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Triumph double grid top-dresser with division, box complete; Booth, Macdonald and Company, Ltd.. Boothmac No. 3 hay and straw press; Andrews and Beaven, Ltd., Scott’s patent automatic case cutting saw bench, and Allis-Chalmers “All Crop” harvester. Certificates pt Merit—Read Brothers, quick adjusting pulsator for milking machines; Booth, Macdonald and Company, Ltd., Macalister double box topdresser; H. C. Ell, threshing mill with improved suction blast; Amalgamated Distributors, Ltd., steam steriliser for dairy farmers, agriculturists and other commercial users: A. H. Turnbull and Company, Ltd., steam steriliser: Gough. Gough, and Hamer, Ltd., caterpillar tractors, model R.D,4; S. Newell, Munro topdresser. SHEEP DOG TRIAL

The first of the sheep dog trials, the head and huntaway competition, drew a large crowd of spectators all day. There were 12 entries, including dogs well known at trials throughout the South Island, and some interesting work was seen. The first award went to R. M. Wilson, a competitor who is generally prominent at Canterbury trials. His dog was Toss. G. P. Johnston was second with Don, and H. White, another very well-known competitor, third. R. M. Wilson’s Mac, a hardy trials vetteran, was very highly commended. To-day a driving and yarding competition will be held, the four highestscoring dogs to be selected by the judge (Mr G. A. Parker, of Fairlie) for a final run in the ring to-morrow. The awards will be made for the aggregates of the two runs.

MECHANISED FARMING MANY LABOUR-SAVING MACHINES ATTRACTIVE SELECTION OF IMPLEMENTS

The mechanisation of the farming industry has never been more clearly demonstrated than at the Royal Show this year, where the display of faxm machinery and agricultural implement.! is one of the largest ever seen. Thougn the number of exhibitors has been greater at previous shows, it is doubtful whether there has ever been a greater variety of equipment displayed, and the attendance at this section during yesterday indicated the great m crease which has taken place in the interest shown by farmers in laboursaving mechanical equipment Two factors have contributed to the great revival of interest chinery. The first is the effect of recent legislation on labour costs. Everywhere yesterday small groups of fanners were to be seen earnestly discussing the advisability of investing m labour-saving machinery as a cf off-setting the higher wages which have been made necessary for farm labour. A second factor was stated by many dealers to be the expectation oi a fine harvest in the autumn, and ,ot good conditions for hay crops. Here again labour-saving was also an important consideration, and the interest of farmers lay in the small harvesting machines rather than in the older-fashioned reaper and binder.

Development of the Tractor Perhaps the most striking feature of the display was the development of the tractor. The advent of the Diesel engine into farming haulage practice has now become established, but there are still many innovations in this type of engine which commanded the interested attention of farmers. The use of crlide oil, Diesel oil, and kerosene, instead of more costly fuels, is no new thing to enterprising farmer, but many of them were impressed yesterday by the almost universal utilisation of rubber tyres on farm tractors. Until very recently the rubber-tyred tractor has been regarded as a very suitable vehicle for highways, wharves and mown surfaces such as golf courses, but as rather a luxury for ordinary farm work. Modern ideas, however, have championed the rubber tyre as indispensible in the roughest country. It is claimed for rubber tyres that they save wear and tear on engines and —a very considerable factor —effect a material reduction in fuel costs.

One of the largest displays in the implement section is that of the International Harvester Company, Ltd., which is also notable for the variety of equipment exhibited. The harvesting machinery does not contain many innovations, except minor improvements making for smoother running, such as the provision of oil baths for running parts. There is a very fine assortment of harvesting and haying machinery, much of which possesses the commendable feature of being within the financial reach of the smaller farmer. The chief section of this firm’s exhibit is its display of McCormickDeering tractors, ranging from the very powerful Diesel machines to the light kerosene-driven handy hauler suitable for general purposes on the svnall mixed farm. There is also a good assortment of cultivating machinery, including, in addition to ploughs and harrows, a very efficient potatodigger.

Automatic Saw Bench Two much-discussed exhibits in the display of Andrews and Beaven, Ltd., wore the grain cleaning and pickling machine and the Scott patent automatic case cutting saw bench, which were awarded gold and silver medals respectively. The former was an elaborate structure of wood, mounted on a truck phassis, the details of which aroused great admiration. The second machine was driven from a separate power unit, and it proved very efficient in shaving case slabs from a solid piece of timber. Two other striking exhibits were chaffcutters mounted on motor-trucks and driven from them. These also aroused very keen interest. In addition the firm exhibited an attractive selection of top-dressers, tractors, and poultry machines.

The display of ploughs was a special feature of the exhibit of Booth, Macdonald and Company, these ranging from the large three-furrow .imple-

ment to the single-furrow plough and the utilitarian hillside plough. The firm’s exhibit also included a wide range of hay-making implements, among them being a stacker, mowers, rakes, and hay-presses. A very attractive display was that of caterpillar tractors shown by Gough, Gough and Hamer, Ltd. These brightly painted machines, equipped with Diesel engines and a solid steel caterpillar tread, made a conspicuous spot of colour among the other equipment. A machine which attracted considerable interest was a Canadian plant for the cutting of looped hay-baling wire. At a remarkable speed the machine cut the wire into lengths of some _ 9ft. while at the same time an ingenious device swiftly twisted a loop at one end to facilitate baling. In the very representative exhibit of P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., an outstanding implement was a 29-coulter combined 4 f dl with a patent feed for grain, manure, and grass seed. This was awarded a goid medal in the competitive section. The firm also displayed a number of other drills and a very fine selection of harrows for use in all types of country, as well as a miscellaneous assortment of harvesting equipment. The Trade Exhibits The trade exhibits were again very numerous and commendable for the excellence of their display. Outstanding for their size and variety were the displays of the Para Rubber Company and of the New Zealand Farmers’ Cooperative Association. Radio equipment naturally occupied a prominent place in the trade marquees, and there were several very fine of household labour-saving devices. The exhibitors in the implement section were as follows: — Andersons. Ltd., Christchurch. Andrews and Beaven, Ltd., Christchurch. Booth. Macdonald and Company, Ltd., Sydenham. Brown Brothers, Christchurch. John Chambers and Sons, Ltd., Christchurch. Cuddon and Stewart, Ltd., Christchurch

Cyclone Fence and Gate Company, Ltd., Christchurch. P. and D. Duncan, Ltd., Christchurch. H. C. EH, Sockburn. Farmers’ Machinery Exchange Company Ltd., Christchurch. Gough, Gough and Hamer, Ltd., Christchurch, International Harvester Company of New Zealand. Ltd., Christchurch. Waikari Lime Company. Ltd.. Christchurch. W. S. Kingsbury and Company, Ashburton. Massey Harris and Company, Ltd., Christchurch. National Mortgage and Agency Company, Ltd., Christchurch. S. Newell, Rangiora. New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Association, Ltd., Christchurch. J. Storrier and Company, Timaru. C. E. Wroth. New Brighton. « RUBBER ON SHOW LARGE RANGE IS DISPLAYED AT COMPANY’S EXHIBIT One of the outstanding features of this year’s show is the huge display of rubber goods shown in the Para Rubber Company’s marquee. It is one of the largest displays of rubber goods ever assembled in New Zealand. The huge marquee was constructed to houso the entire 1935 spring show of the Auckland Horticultural Society. Included in the exhibits are rubber swim suits, of which a most extensivo range is shown in all colours and styles. These suits were popular both in England and America during the last summer, and there is no doubt they will also attract attention in New Zealand, Bathing caps, surf floats, water toys, camping beds, Maxwear tennis balls, and golf balls are also on 'show. There is a complete range of waterproof clothing, including the latest styles of tweed waterproofs. These arc evolved by a new process of manufacture, whereby the warmth of a tweed coal is combined with the waterproof qualities of the old type mackintosh. There arc displays of Latex waterproof coats, which are made in New Zealand to the requirements of the Para Rubber Comnany. and Le Roy oiled-proof canvas clothing. An extensive display is made of all the leading makes of tyres, including the air-cooled Seiberling tyres, whicn are equipped with a tread twice the usual thickness, Goodyear tractor tyres, Michelin stop tyres, the new Dominion “De-Skidded” tyros, Dunlop Fort tyres, and a full range of cycle tyres. There is an interesting working exhibit arranged by the Latex Rubber Company, showing the latest machinery used in the manufacture of waterproof garments. —3

APPLICATION OF RESEARCH LINCOLN COLLEGE’S FINE EXHIBIT SUMMARY OF THE FARMER’S TROUBLES

Although the tent is not a very large one, all the troubles of the. farmer in summarised form are shown in the display of the Lincoln Agricultural College, for the exhibit is essentially a demonstration of the advantages to be gained from the application _of research to practical farming, and in the samples of the various diseases of stock and plants and the cures the public sees what it often fails to recognise—the tremendous scientific backing given to the nation’s primary industries. From the smallest weevil to the largest wheat sheaf, the display is full of interest, and its arrangement has been thorough. The irrigation areas of the province were never better shown than in the relief model _of North and Mid-Canterbury, showing the areas considered, after research, to be the most suitable for irrigation purposes. For the last 75 years the rainfall of the province seems to have risen and fallen in cycles, and tjiis is shown on graphs which predict increasing rainfall in the next few years, if the cycles continue as they have done in the last three-quarters of a century. Just as instructive is the graph of imported farm implements, showing the effect of the depression on farmers’ purchases. From 1929 to 1932 the yearly imports of tractors fell from 237,000 to 13,000, although the decreases in other farm imports were less marked. If instruction in the growing of wool is essential in Canterbury public knowledge of the troubles which the farmers meet is just as necessary. The display includes samples of stained wools caused generally through weak backs letting the rain in. Tar and other branding fluids are shown from the fleece into the finished felt hat. The entomological section contains a host of parasites imported to attack animal and pasture pests, with the recently released Chilean beetle and sawfly used in the attack on bidi-bidi. The college has a splendid collection of the diseases and growths in animals including worms, ticks, and flies, and the enormous damage which they do can readily be realised from a glance at them. With the insecticides is a rat and mouse poison which has been little used in this country, but one which is claimed to have the special property of being harmless to anything other than rodents. This year there was more sorouted wheat than in any of the last 40 years, and this furnished millers with a problem in the solution of which they were helped by the college. Baked i loaves show the effect of sprouting ! in wheat, and a demonstraton proves the actual amounts which may be used in millers’ blends. The new Cross 7 wheat finds a prominent place in the wheat section, surrounded by Tuscan, Hunters, Jumbuck. and many other common and uncommon varieties, while the damage , done by disease is seen in the samples of infested grain. The college has found that dry dust improves germination of crop seeds whereas wet pickles cause much deterioration. The wheat which had been treated with dry dust appears very healthy, but" the samples treated with wet pickle are very puny. The inoculation of legumes is becoming more and more accepted, and the section shows samples of lupin and garden peas so treated With all this information on the I practical farming of property, the farmer must have some knowledge of the economic side cf the industry. Methods of farming on the plains and on the hill are explained in detail and also are demonstrated farm accounting methods. Detailed graphs show the variations in primes lor tne country’s primary products for many years past, the market lor wool being traced as far Jiack as 1870. CERTIFIED SEED IN PASTURE BETTER GROWTH DEMON* | STRATED BY DEPARTMENT

Forced by the depression a few years ago to curtail its show activities, the Department of Agriculture has this year combined with the Lincoln Agricultural College in a generous demonstration of the value to the farmer of the certification of seed. Although it has placed for inspection numerous samples of pastures, some exceptionally good, others exceptionally bad, few of these have been grown particularly for show purposes. Many of them, it is true, have come from the department’s plots, but the majority of them have been chosen haphazard on farms which officers of the department have inspected. Small boxes of pasture show that even with certified ryegrass, the farmer must sow a good clover. The pasture in which is mixed a poor clover shows little sign of containing a really good ryegrass. Beside those boxes are others showing the vast difference between certified and commercial seed. The plots were given exactly the same treatment, but the pasture from the commercial seed is vastly inferior, and is very poor feed. An extreme contrast is given by two pasture samples from the Methven district, where one of two fields of brown top was limed and fertilised. Its growth is more than twice as good as the other which received no treatment at all. A field of sweet vernal with a poor clover showing was generously fertilised, and developed excellent clover growth. The college also has many pasture samples, demonstrating in particular the value of subterranean clover, and contrasting such pasture with others in which the clover is of very poor quality.

WORK OF BLIND CRAFTSMEN Rotary Club’s Effort For Afflicted USEFUL AND ATTRACTIVE ARTICLES

The Christchurch Rotary Club can offer with confidence and some pnde, the goods made by inmates of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind. Auckland. Each year at the Metoopoltan Show—this year at a Royal Show ■Z club undertakes tbi sale ot goods displaying the toe handiwork of the 'tvln'aS the goods ranged round the Rotary Club tent at the S Show yesterday indica *f£ •S7ISS&” wh Standard of former years. But most noSSffiS* all wL the increase m thp variety of articles. it was an education in the number of different useful articles which can be made m basketwork or seagrass. j. Household furniture of every description is to be sold. 11 Sea ff a . s ® ti C v^ and stools are especially attractive m design. Besides these there are trays, perambulators, shopping baskets oi every size and shape, coir nic hampers, and even rope halters. The picnic hampers are a parture. They are in a handy basket shape and contain two thermos flaskin compartments, a milk bottle, and a large sandwich tin.

Blind Craftsmen to Demonstrate

A feature of the stall this y® which has appeared at shows k the North Island, but never before m Christchurch, is the demonstration of work in progress by two expert blind craftsmen trained at the institote.They are Messrs Harry Sime and Cyril Moloney, both blinded returned .soldiers who have gained through the institute competence in a skilled craft. Visitors to the show will be able to see these men making the various kinds of goods which are there to be bought, and there will be the added interest of a demonstration of the use of a braille typewriter.” making use of the wonderful invention whereby the blind are enabled to read. , ... „ _ 0 Messrs Sime and Moloney told a reporter that there are as many as 183 blind craftsmen employed in the van-, ous shops maintained by the .institute for the Blind. After a period, of 18 months or longer in the training shops the trainees were placed in employment. in the making of mats, baskets, seagrass furniture, . and strawberry boxes. The last item is interesting. in that few people probably realise that every strawberry box they see, or buy with fruit, is made by trainees of the Institute for the Blind. The institute has practically a monopoly of this branch of manufacture in the Dominion, the output amounting to from 800,000 to 900,000 boxes a year. . The institute and the Rotanans are therefore co-operating to further a work which is not only essential to the welfare of the blind, but also if a definite (though small) part of the productive machinery of the Dominion. It is honed that visitors to the show will realise this,’and that their interest and purchases will be guided accordingly. The sub-committee of the club responsible for the organisation of the booth consists of Messrs A. C. Holmes, C. Partridge, and H. T. Stubberfield. HOME PRODUCE

Visitors to the Royal Show with a taste for home-made foods of all sorts and homecrafts will find much to admire in the big room housing the farm domestic produce—ordinary dairy produce, honey, cooking, preserves, wines, and cured and preserved meats and soaps. This fine display, which yesterday earned unqualified approval from all the judges in those sections, can be found in one 6f the big sheds along the main drive not far from the entrance gates. Some of the judges, however, had one complaint, although not with the quality of the display. They considered that in most of the sections in the shed something more could have been done to secure more entries for classes which in other centres interest hundreds of competitors. Both of the judges for cheese and butter—Messrs A. C. Ross and, H. Fetch —said that considering the .number of factories in Canterbury, their section was one which, with some canvassing, could be worked up into a much more interesting part of the show. They described the winning cheese exhibits as being of the finest quality, fairly close in texture, clean in flavour, and smooth in body. In the other classes of cheese, they said, there was rather much openness. The winning butter entries were very fine in quality. “But we are rather disappointed that there are not more entries.” Mr Ross said, “particularly in view of the fine quality of the winning exhibits.” Another interesting section in this shed, the honey exhibits, while thin in entries, shows some very fine quality honey. The judge, Mr W. J. Fix, commenting on the section, said that he found the honey generally up to the usual standard. There were some very fine white honeys, particularly, and as the bulk of the Canterbury honey was white, the darker varieties were not in evidence. The decrease in the number of entries was probably due to the bad season.

Several good judges of home produce considered yesterday that the section offered some unusually fine exhibits in preserves, particularly in the classes devoted to pickles. The judge, Mrs F. Coop, said that all the entries in the preserve classes—jams, jellies, pickles, fruits—were of a very high standard. She had had a difficult time in judging them. Mrs Coop also drew attention to the fine entries in the pickle section. Mr A. McDonald, of Christchurch, was the judge for the bread and scones. He remarked that the quality of the entries in his classes were quite good. Even if the number had not increased over the years, the quality seemed to be maintained. He found the scone classes particularly good, but was disappointed with the bread classes. “Perhaps it is the sprouted wheat,’* Mr McDonald smilingly suggested. There were some outstanding classes in the cake sections, to which the judge. Miss I. Anderson, drew, attention when commenting on her classes. She found the sponges particularly good, Miss Anderson said. She thought generally that it would be difficult to improve on the quality and attractiveness of most of the exhibits. One rather small but interesting section, taken up by bottles of wines, shows that an ancient branch of farm housewifery has flourished quietly in Canterbury. White wines, red, sweet and dry, all of high quality, are produced m many country homes in the province, as this section in the show indicated.

WHO’S WHO AT THE SHOW [WELL-KNOWN VISITORS AND EXHIBITORS PROMINENT FIGURES IN AGRICULTURE There are more things in a Royal Show than horses, sheep, cattle, and pigs—or even than rabbits, poultry, and dogs. No small part of the interest that is created in the Dominion s chief agricultural exhibition belongs to the men who are most closely associated with the primary industries. The Royal Show has brought to Christchurch this year a wider representation than usual, and among the prominent figures at the present show are some whose names have become inseparably linked with the origin, early struggles, and ultimate success of New Zealand Royal Shows. Some of the personalities at the Show are sketched briefly in the paragraphs which follow. ‘‘The Old Brigade” Where would any show be without the urbanity, dignity, and charm of the “old brigade?” This year’s Show owes a great deal to the support of Mr and Mrs Farmer of yesteryear. Age has not withered them nor has it staled their appreciation of the infinite variety which is displayed before them. If some of the exhibits are new-fangled or things that were “never heard of in our day,” they nevertheless show the keenest interest and are ready to offer not ungenerous criticism. Without them the show would probably be a very serious affair —dull, for all the superspecialisation which a more youthful generation has introduced into the ancient calling of agriculture. But the old-time farmers preserve the balance by providing a generous leaven of humour and wise common sense. Lover of Hone Flesh There is no keener lover of horse flesh than Mr W. Howard Booth, member of a well-known and old-estab-lished Wairarapa farming family, and one of the eastern district representatives on the Royal Show Council. Mr Booth has specialised in the breeding of good stock. Like so many of the Wairarapa people he is a sheep man, but he is also a great authority on horses, and has a particular liking for the hack. His horse, Lonely, is remembered by all who have followed agricultural shows during the last 25 years, as one of the most consistent prize-winners and one of the finest hacks ever produced in New Zealand “His Fifty-Eighth Show” A Christchurch Show would not seem to be complete without the tall, commanding figure of Mr A. W. Beaven, the “grand old man” of inventive engineering in New Zealand. Coming to Canterbury from England as a young man, Mr Beaven attended his first show as an exhibitor in 1879. shortly after the establishment of his firm, Andrews and Beaverl, Ltd., and as exhibitor and council member he has been one of the most constant attendants at the Metropolitan ever since. At his first show, Mr Beaven competed against three other exhibitors. This week he competed against seven others—a total of 16 exhibits—and was successful in gaining a gold medal for a machine of his own invention, a full power portable combined grain, grass seed, and clover cleaning and grain pickling machine. Mr Beatfen’s life work has beep the provision of agricultural machinery and the search for /every possbile method of improving existing equipment, and his success is indicated by the winning of gold medals and special awards at shows and exhibitions throughout New Zealand and Australia during the last hall-century. This year Mr Beaven celebrated his eightieth birthday, but his years sit lightly upon his 'tall, spare figure, and yesterday he was looking forward with lively interest to watching the development that he is confident will take place in agricultural implements in the next 10 years. Keen-Headed Executive The pig industry knows no more capable executive than Mr K. S. Glendinning, secretary of the New Zealand Pig Breeders’ Association, who is visiting the show as a breed society representative on the Royal Show Council. Although one of the youngest administrators in New Zealand primary industry, Mr Glendinning is recognised as one of the ablest and most enthusiastic workers in the pig industry, and he has built up very largely by his own efforts a powerful organisation. His cheerfulness, which was particu-

larly evident during the. gloomy - days of the depression, has made him a very popular figure, both in business and in. sport. Golf is his only recreation, and he has the reputation of being one of the longest hitters in the country.

“All Black—and Sheep Judge”

' Farming and football have been the ruling interests of Mr James Donald, son of the well-known Wairarapa stud sheep and Clydesdale breeder, Quentin Donald. He is one of two sons who have gained All Black football honours, and have also distinguished themselves as farmers. Ever since he left college, he has been engaged in farming, and he is recognised as one Of the mainstays of the Ayrshire Breeders’ Association, a body which he is representing on the Royal Show Council. He is also no mean judge of Romney sheep, and his services have often been sought at shows in this rapacity. “Professor of Farm Implements” Long years of supplying implements and machinery to farmers throughout New Zealand have earned the informal title of “professor of farm implements” for Mr R. W, Morgan, man-, aging director of th.i International Harvester Company. Born in Canterbury, Mr Morgan has lived here all his life, but has travelled extensively in the Dominion during the 32 years in which he has been associated with his company. He possesses a thorough knowledge of the requirements of farmers in machinery and implements, and there are few who would question any statement by Mr Morgan on the state of the Implement market. At the present time he is showing the liveliest optimism. Business is better I Than it has been for years, and his I rrequent smile has become a permanent part of his make-up. i A Canterbury Scot i Grey-bearded and genial, Mr W Anderson of “Eskdale,” Waiau. is one of Canterbury’s best-known sheep men He has been in Canterbury 53 years' but he as a true Scot, and possesses a sense of humour that is shown at its best In his pawky comments in any discussion- that is going. For many years he confined his interest to Border Leicesters, but in the last 1 hje J has been very successful with Cornedales. Many of his Comedale rams have attracted the attention of South American buyers, to whom he lias sent several drafts. He has Jt e Arfrf- SU ? Cessful J exhibitor at shows rv>r,* 2 mSton and throughout North Canterbury, and he is well known all Rord ?° Uth Island a s a judge of Border Leicesters. halfbreds, and Cornedales. The New Generation +iv^d Un iwr- att £ active> and smartly-at-tired, Miss Joan Harrison, of Ryala South Wales, yesterday showed as deep a grasp of the business b^ eedin S sheep as any man on the ground. Miss Harrison owns and manages her owi> Southdown stud farm, and now, after some years’ experience, is meeting at shows in Australia with some success for her flocks. She visited New Zealand last year in search of new blood for her stud, and breeders who met her then were impressed with the courage that she had in taking on such a difficult phase of farming. She said that the display of Southdowns at Addington yesterday was finer than anything she had seen at Australian shows, and it was the reputation that New Zealand breeders enjoyed there that had brought her to New Zealand to gain a better knowledge of the finer points of the breed. Sheep His Lite work 1 Perhaps the best known man interested in the breeding of stud sheep is Mr John Linton, who yesterday completed 30 years of exhibiting stud sheep at Canterbury shows. Genial and pleasant, with thoughts only for the development of the industry, Mr Linton through his association lasting 21 years, with Lincoln College, is called on by farmers for advice which he is well able to give. Although he gained much of his experience in the lowlands of Scotland whence he hails, Mr Linton still finds New Zealand more to his liking for farming, for, he says, in vhe Home countries the industry has to be carried out so intensely that there is not the big margin of security that obtains in New Zealand. Now managing Mr A. S. Elworthy’s Holme Station, Mr Linton finds that he has time only for the work which the conduct of such a place requires. A Long Record Still able to play polo and hunt at 74, Mr C. H. Ensor is a vigorous representative of the generation which helped to lay the foundations of Canterbury’s wealth in livestock. Although his attention is taken up now

ys with sheep, Mr 'Ensor still takes an a active interest in light horses of which ss in his younger days, he possessed two a- famous in show rings. For more than e- 60 years now he has attended the Canie terbury show with unfailing regularity, and he, has no fault to find with the progress that yesterday’s display showed over what he can recall le from early years. Mr Ensor, with his (j father, was one of the founders of lc j the Corriedale breed, and remembers • n the steps which led up to the choosing of that name for the breed when it was first established. Yesterday he had some of his Corriedale stud on !Q display, and overseas breeders ex--16 amined them with interest, in ‘ e A Family of Fastoralists Another visitor from overseas to w the show yesterday was Mr A. N. Kerr, j£ of Wellwood Station, New South y Wales. Mr Kerr comes of a long line is of pastoralists for next week will see the completion of 100 years’ possession of the station by his family. The responsibility of maintaining the reputs tation which his station has built up it over those years seems to rest lightly I-. on the shoulders of this young man as he explains with grave courtesy j. and some quiet humour the problems jl" which he has to solve in producing P . the type of sheep most suited to the j s varying conditions met with in Australia. Merinos are the mainstay of Australian pastoralists, but Mr Kerr’s . interest yesterday was centred on the Corriedale section. A New Zealander from South America , Of all the overseas visitors the one s>- , n who travelled furthest to reach the it show was strangely enough a native of ie j Dunedin, Mr A. A. Cameron, who left • s | New Zealand in his youth, and has i. (since been closely connected, as genj eral manager of the largest stock comI pany In the world and later on his i own account, with the growth of the she-'p-raising industry in South Amejf rica. Now a man of nearly 70, Mr ;1 Cameron looks forward with keen ins' terest to returning to Dunedin, and »s lie remarks with some pride on the way in which New Zealand has kept n abreast of modern progress not only in )r fanning, but in the development of her resources. s t Mr Cameron it was who pioneered the importation of stud stock from 3 _ New Zealand to South America in " n 1905, and his interest is still alivp in the Corriedale breed, which he intro}s duced there then. Another New Zealand native which he has introduced hj to the Argentine is Phormium tenax, of jj which he possesses a large plantation >f himself. There is altogether about 5000 acres of this under cultivation near Buenos Aires,, on the River Plate, and | it is chiefly to study methods of com- | mercialising his enterprise that Mr I Cameron has come to New Zealand. I- An Experienced Organiser y Courteous to a degree and always s n cheery, but ever with an eye to his d business of swelling the number of d entries for, the Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s show, Mr A. M. Retemeyer* is a well-known . figure at most show grounds in New " Zealand. Mr Retemeyen is well : schooled jn the running of Royal Shows for as secretary of the Hawke’s Bay *■ association since 1901 he has been re. 11 sponsible for the successes that that e district has enjoyed and he has rean son to be proud that his association has *: now the finest ground in New Zealand. He has seen the Hawke’s Bay *7 Show grow from a very modest instia tution to a leading position 11 among the anuual shows in New Zea■s land. Although he is only visiting ! Christchurch he has a link with the j early days of Canterbury province for his grandparents were among the pio- :- neers who arrived in the First Four p Ships. For the Christchurch Royal y Show he had nothing but praise yesd terday, both for the size and range of d the exhibits and the capable manner ir in which it had been organised. 'r* g Auctioneer and Exhibitor is A very well-known member of the hj auctioneering fraternity in Canterbury, e Mr J. W. Smith, once a year becomesj e an exhibitor at the show, in the Ryes’ land sheep section. Mr Smith is quite a an authority on the breed and with e his small stud at Riccarton. has had '■ considerable success not only in the i- show ring but also at sales. ff Dr. G. E. Gillett Studying the pig pens with keen in.e terest was Dr. G. E. Gillett, president a of the South Island branch of the Pig. Breeders’ Association. Dr. Gillett is a’ pig breeder of many years’ standing and is a familiar figure at the Show, d He is the owner of the well-known Brooke stud of Tamworths, which has hj been developed in the last four or five [. years at his farm, Sefton, North Can- [. terbury. Dr. Gillett was pleased to v note that there was this year a great improvement in the Tamworth class. _ He said that it was the strongest "class in the whole pig section. Mr R. Nairn Probably few visitors to the Royal Show could claim the record which is the justifiably proud boast of Mr R. Nairn, the Christchurch nurseryman. Mr Nairn has visited the show every year for more than 60 years. He can remember when the Show was such a small affair that it could be held on what is now Sydenham Park. Then the exhibits occupied only one-half of the space there. Mr Nairn considers the present show the finest he has seen here. Recalling what represented mechanical progress in farming methods 60 years ago, he said that the implement exhibits he saw yesterday marked an astoundingly rapid evolution of an aspect of farming which in his early show days was only beginning to manifest itself. An Ail-Rounder It would be difficult to find anywhere in New Zealand a stock expert j with a wider knowledge of breeds * than Mr J. R. D. Johns, of Belfast. ] Born in the district a few more years ago than his friends would think, and the son of one of the very earliest ! settlers, he has been closely identified ‘ with varied classes of farming in North Canterbury for more than 40 years. 1 Yesterday he judged Guernseys, but t his 'services have been requisitioned for Shorthorns and other breeds of cattle, and for most breeds of sheep. ‘ He owned one of the principal Southdown registered flocks in the province j up till some years ago, and has fre- £ quently judged this breed, in addition to most of the longwools, and. as a matter of fact, practically all the breeds of shortwools. It is satisfactory that when Mr Johns, compelled - by the character of his farm at Bel- -1 fast to substitute dairying for sheep J raising,: that his services and interest 1 in sheep are still so strongly main- \ tained. On his property at Devon- -i vale, he runs a herd of 120 milking i cows. Such a number naturally de- g mands extensive feeding provision, j and this is where Mr Johns has made . a name for himself. Without any t shadow of doubt he produces at Devonvale more feed than any other farm of £ equal size in the province. He is a ” specialist in practical husbandry, mak- _ ing the proverbial two blades of grass C grow lustily where the average man would make one exist rather insipidly. 6: In his spare moments he is a member 1« of the Board of Governors of Canter- P bury Agricultural College, and in sport rr a strong supporter of the trotting iqt- t€ dustry,

ART HANDICRAFTS AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Some fine entries in the photography again attract a great deal of attention in the classes devoted to art handicraft at the show. These exhibits, including photography, needlework knitting, and rug making, are housed in one of the permanent sheds along the main entrance drive to the Show Grounds. Every year the photography sections become more attractive. From very small beginnings, it appears to be developing into a display fully representative of a branch of art which yearly is gaining numbers of highlysuccessful adherents. This display gives a typical cross-section of the remarkable beauty which the camerh can find in Canterbury’s landscape and seascape scenery, and must contain some of the finest photography of the year. Generally the subject matter chosen appears to have been traditional, with only occasional excursions into modernity, but from the point pt view of technique the display shows that the amateur photographers have kept abreast of recent scientific developments. The fine landscapes illustrate this. v Not so much attention seans to have been paid this year to portraiture. The needlework in the show this year is considered to be easily up to the high standard set in previous exhibits. Much care and industry must have gone into the making of many charming things which would grace any home. This year, if the display is any criterion, infants should be easily the best-dressed people in town. The number and quality of babies’ garments set new standards for this part of the show. Rugs made from cloth or wool, finely knitted shawls, lampshades, tatting, embroidery, wool tapestry. crochet, and other faneywork also find important places among the exhibits. Associated with the handicraft section, although not competitive, is a display showing the manufacture of wood-fibre flowers. |

! SHOW ATTRACTIONS d : n ; n 1 n I HIGH FRAISF, FOR FAMOUS, H 1 RUSSIAN SKATERS I- ! d i if n “Marvellous!” “Wonderful!'’ “The 0 best I have ever seen!” These are r ejaculations passed by the crowds who d see the Reckless Russians, who will ‘ appear at the Royal Show. The Rusr sians present an entirely new act lo New Zealand audiences and completely hold the patrons spellbound with their amazing feats of skill and daring. One s of the most pleasing features about the s Reckless Russians’ act is that there is ,£ no drag, as one breath-taking feat after another is performed in rapid succession. and the keynote of their popularJ - ity is their speed and daring. lyimc--0 diately after the show season the Rusv sians return to Hollywood, as they 11 have several contracts to appear in s talkies under Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. V Among the talkies the Reckless Rus- !•< sians have appeared in are “Melody 1 Cruise” and “Transient Lady,” and in - the latter they doubled for Bette Davis s and Gene Raymond. Visitors to the - Royal Show will not miss the Reckless V Russians it they wish to see thrilling - entertainment. —6

Royal, Royal, A. & P., Royal, 1927. 1931. 1935 1936. Sheep 118S 1023 831 1237 Cattle .. 397 437 349 551 Horses •. 575 577 837 1067 Pigs, 132 104 127 161 Total (all classes! 2798 3331 3347 4190