THE ROYAL SHOW—FARMERS’ DAY POULTRY

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21939, 13 November 1936, Page 11

THE ROYAL SHOW—FARMERS’ DAY

POULTRY

OFFICIAL OPENING YESTERDAY

* Jumping Events in the Ring LARGE NUMBERS OF COUNTRY PEOPLE PRESENT The promise of unusual success given by the first day of the 1936 Royal Show at the Addington Show Grounds was borne out by the large attendance yesterday, which was really farmers’ day. The show was officially opened at luncheon by his Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Galw&y), but all through the morning the grounds were thronged, and in the afternoon the numbers were so large that the main stand was nearly filled with spectators and every section of the show was crowded. The centre of interest was in the ring, where the horse events were held, for jumping by hunters and ponies has a spectacular appeal that is not limited to those with special technical knowledge. The crowd differed in composition from Wednesday’s, for on the first day It was mainly limited to exhibitors, judges, and other officials, and a number of members of the association. Yesterday, however, a great number of country people W'ho were not exhibitors, together with their families and friends, were present. This made a great difference to the general atmosphere, and to the nature of the crowd’s activity. The side-show's were well patronised, although by no means to the same extent as they will be to-day, and the machinery and trade exhibits received the attention that so varied and interesting a display deserves.

A special contribution to the pleasure of the occasion was made by the weather. Clear skies and brilliant sunshine, without the oppressive warmth of a nor’-wester, made conditions ideal, both for those officially concerned with exhibits and for visitors. The show on farmers’ day is the occasion for a kind of picnic by many who come from the country, and yesterday’s was ideal picnic weather.

HUNTERS AND PONIES

LIGHT HORSES

In the ring the competitions for Punters were mostly maiden events. The jumoing was disappointing, and not up to standard. but this war partly accounted for by the large number of new horses competing. There were very large entries, and the events were got through with commendable dispatch, removing the complaint which has been growing over a number of years that some of them take too long. There were one or two falls.- < The pony jumping showed a better general standard both in riders and in horses, and the Nydfa Cup competitions brought out seme clever young riders. The cavalry events were marked by commendable precision. One of the additional attractions at the Show- Grounds is the Canterbury Kcnnel Club’s annual show, wlvch opened yesterday. More than 700 dogs were included in the exhibits, and although this number is below the level attained last year, when there were 850 entries, it is still runner-up to the record. Cocker Spaniels, Irish Setters. Fox Terriers, and Springer Spaniels were the best represented classes, and toys %vere also good. The general standard of the entries was high. Poultry and Rabbits In the poultry section there were large entries, and the competition was keen. This applied particularly to the utility classes. Recent advances in breeding methods were shown in the birds exhibited, which were mainly very true to type. A very fine type of bird was also shown in the open classes, in which the competition was keen. There were fewer entries in the bantam classes. Fewer rabbits were entered for this show than at others in recent years, although the number was larger lhan at the last Royal Show in 1931. Those exhibited were of a good type, and showed an improvement c. the standard at previous shows. The falling off of interest from 118 entries last year to 46 this year, may have been produced by the smaller commercial return from rabbit breeding recently. Far more attention was paid to the machinery and trade exhibds than on Wednesday. chiefly because of the large attendance of farmers. Those in charge of the imolements were fully occupied in explaining the merits of their displays, wh'ch were calculated to appeal to every need of the man on the land. It was noticeable that some of the firms were able to claim sal*s made during the day. The attendance yesterday was larger than for the equivalent dfw at either of the two previous Royal Show's held at Addington. The increase is shewn by the grcallv 'arger gate-takings, surpassing the 193! figures by £224. and the 1927 figures by £B9. A comparison frr first two days, together with the Thursday takings at last year's Metropolitan Show-, is as follows: — Rijvat. Roval. A. & P. Royal 19°7 1931. 1935. 1936. £ £ £ £ First day , . 67 48 Second d?y 62! 486 393 710 Totals .. G3O 534 SO9 » TO DAY’S PROGRAMME EVENTS in the ring Although the grand parade of prize-winning animals in the ring "’ill be the climax of the Royal Show this afternoon, there will be many other events to attract attention, including a number of finals to be judged in the ring. The GovernorGeneral (Lord Galway J and other distinguished visitors will be present during the afternoon. The events to be judged include classes for blood horses, cobs, and Ponies, saddle horses and trotters; tradesmen's and carriers’ turnouts, and milk-carts. In addition the finals of the dog trials —one of the most interesting events of thb show —will be held.

HARNESS COBS AND PONIES The entry in the section for harness cobs and ponies was one of the largest in the history of the association. The major pony classes all drew good competition, but those for cobs were scarcely- so well filled. The quality, however all through., was outstanding, and it is obvious that a line crop ot young horses is coming on. The Jodgeoi the section was Mr C. H. Washer Hid wera). who said the display was the finest of cobs and ponies he had seen at any show. Right throughout the section there was a splended exhibition of horse-flesh, he said, and all were admirably turned out. Competition in each class was very even, and theie was only one gr6up which he considered did not come up to the standard that might be expected at a Royal Show gathering. . The class for pony stallions, not over 14 hands, drew a small ring of tour, and a local exhibit in Miss D M. Maginness's Courage, was given the hemour over the Welsh stallion, Gamihiw bred by T. Carruthers (Middlemarch) from imported stock. In a similar aged class for brood mares. H. b, b Kyle won with a well performed marc in Firebelle. , , . A good field of 12 came forward in the class for pony not over 12.2 hand? and in a keen contest a new competitor in H. M. Copeland’s Starlight secured the honour, with F Tru cut and John Roberts filling tne ncx. plflCCiit Nine ponies paraded in the class ftu maiden pony not over 13 hands, and P hj Donald's Marlene took the award with Mrs S. J. Bushell second and P Toynbee third. In the open class for 13 hands pome; 10 came forward, and Miss Cecuj Wright's Sheik, a well-performed pony at previous shows, was decorated with the first prize, and eventually the champion ribbon for best pony not over 13 hands. Mrs S. J. Bushell was again second in the class with Mis* Perkins and T. Gee third his champion of many shows. Desert song A ring of seven came forward in the class for pony not over 13.2. H. S. S Kyle scoring with Firebug, who was later decorated with the champion ribbon for 13-14 hands pony. Miss D. M. Maginness was second and Mrs A G. Black third. Eleven comprised the ring in the class for ponies not over 14 hands and another well known show ring winner in J. S. Liliey’s Firelignt was returned the victop. with Gee and Gulanders’s Merry Widow second and Miss Edgar-Jones’s entry third. This class was a particularly good one. Ten very promising ponies came into the ring in the class for maidens, not over 14 hands, and a stylish type m Miss Edgar-Joncs’s Flashlight was ojven the award, with W. Rountree second and Mrs A. G. Black third. Only four came before the Judge for maiden ponies not over 14.2. and C. G. Jarman’s well-performed Colleen took the award. O. Digby following. Maiden cobs, 14 to 15 hands, attracted half-a-dozen good average sorts, the award going to O. Digby’s Gunmetal. with Miss N. McLaughlin second. A similar number faced the judge in the class for cobs not over 14.2. which Mrs H T. Little’s Tommy won, defeating a well performed provincial prize winner in Miss D. M, Maginness’s Scandal The cob class, up to 13 hands, drew a small but very select ring, the six forward including the eventual champion of the 15 hands section—J. S. Liliey’s Firearm, O. Digby was second. There were only two contestants in the class for pair or tandem team of cobs or oonies. not over 14.2 hands, and J. S. Lilley's outstanding pair. Firearm and Flreglrl. had no difficulty m securing the award. HARNESS HORSES Harness horses were not a particularly strong section numerically, but it inducted a showing of exceptionally good sorts, a big proportion of which had good show ring records behind them. The section was judged by C H. Washer (Hawera). The maiden mare or gelding class drew an even half-dozen entries cf good average sorts, the award going to F. McQuillan’s Echo, with E. E. Lilley’s Midnight second. Only five paraded in the class for dog-cart horse. 15.2 hands or over, but its numerical deficiency was more than compensated for by the appearance of T. H. Ivey's champion prize-

winner, Dan. This sylish mover has I lost none of his attractiveness, and | was awarded the prize and eventually I the championship of the harness sec- ! tion. Second in the class went to O. j Digby’s Red Indian, j The pair or tandem team drew only I three entries, and J. S. Lilley again ! was awarded the ticket, with F. Mcj Qulllan second. The harness turn-out for ladies at- | traded 12 entries. Some well-groomed l and harnessed outfits were included. • The award eventually went to Miss D. i Maginness with Scandal, Miss Edgar- ; Jones being second with Flashlight and Mrs A. G. Black third with Wee ; Gaiety. In the class for gig horse under 15.2 hands there were six competitors, and in a good ring E. E. Lili ley’s Midnight was preferred, Ken Chapman being second with Show . Queen. MILITARY EVENTS The spectacular Lloyd-Lindsay competition for troopers provided keen interest. The Lloyd-Lindsay has been a star item at military sports since the i Boer War days of 35 years ago, when I the extensive use of mounted troopers ; on the veldt brought it into popularity j at military sports. It can scarcely be i claimed that for dressing and military : precision, and clearness of command, j that the show events of recent years j have been marked with the same effleiency as was the case in the days when | the horse was the principal means of locomotion. Yesterday the three sec- j i lions competing were inclined to race j ; their hurdles, and in the process they i I sacrificed some of the military points. I i RENTERS I A number of the hunter competitions were completed yesterday. The association has a big array of trophies for these events, and the list of competitors is steadily growing year by year. For this year's Royal there is a record, in the hunting as well as in the other 'ess spectacular sections. The entries in the horse section this year are 452, as against 373 last year and 307 in 1934. The' section yesterday was judged byMr J. Brice • Marlon). The display was not very impressive until the first two or three competitions were completed, when there was an improvement. “Spills” were numerous, and a few of the victims were doubtless thankful ttiat the sting had j been taken out of the ground by the j recent rains A few of them hit the ground fairly hard, and amongst the number were several lady riders. In a class that comprised 31 entries of maidens it is not unnatural that a big proportion should be indifferently schooled, but it has to be conceded that most of the horsemen—and more particularly the horsewomen—handled their mounts very capably. The first half dozen in the maiden class gave an excellent display, and the winner—H. D. Greenwood’s Bay Rhum—did the round without a fault. Miss Sheeua Gillanders, on Saxon, completed the course very well, and the third prizetaker—A. F. Cunningham’s Tiger —also performed very creditably. In the 11 stone hunters’ class there was another large entry of 27. The lime of this event was considerably shortened by the application of the principle of first baulk out, and a number of horses got no further than the first hurdle. Others, again, did very well until the final obstacle, on which the sun shone rather awkwardly, and this jump was fatal to the chances of some of the competitors which had put in good rounds. A good half of the horses made a clever display, notably the winner, Mrs H. Scales’s Clinker, a Masterton horse with a big reputa- j lion at North Island shows. He did a i faultless round, preserving a sound | pace and clean leaping throughout, and thoroughly- deserved his preferment. ] The runners-up—A. J. Nicoll’s Jingler ; and Mrs J. Montgomery’s Tiger—also I completed the circuit in good style. There were several rather nasty turn- i bles in the event, but no broken bones. The 14' stone hunters’ class drew an | entry of 17, and there was a rather | more even display in this event. T iio , winner was L. J. Fcchney’s Lord i Ranald, well known on the racecourse | a few years ago for a meteoric career | amongst steeplechasers, and since then | as a safe conveyance ever show courses, j He gave a good performance yesterday, 1 as did the runners-up—Miss J. Orbed's j Gambler and Miss H. A. and W. R. | Lemon’s Armistice. 1 The Renown Challenge Cup is one i of the coveted trophies of the hunters' , competitions, and yesterday the event | drew a field of 14 horses. The event i is for qualified hunters. The trophy j was presented by officers of H.M.S. i Renown through the Christchurch | Hunt Club. It was first competed for : in 1923. Manners, conformation and good breeding, and soundness count in the allocation of the prize, and the horses have to be ridden by the owner or a member of the owner’s family. | There were some excellent perforin- I anccs. and the prize went to Miss ! Eh eon a Gillanders (Grecndalc), who j gave a good display on her horse , Saxon, who had already secured sec- | ond place in the maiden event. i The pony lumping was relatively better than that of the big horses. The classes were well tilled, and the competition very keen. Winners in the various events were Miss June Cresswell. Mrs A. G. Black, who was a double winner with Wee Gaiety-. C. H. Sykes, and Miss Monica Tcmpleman. The latter’s Hotch gave a very attractive display. BEST ACTIONED HORSES In the class for best actioned mare or ] gelding in harness. 14.2 or over, T. H. Ivey’s veteran Dan had no difficulty in securing the award. For the cob or pony-, under 14.2 hands, J. S. Lilley’s Firelight was decorated with the ribbon, wlvch performer was again selected in the stronger numerical class for best actioned cob or pony. GOOD DISPLAY OF POULTRY Apart from the livestock, one of the , bright features of the show was the display in the poultry section. Excellent entries were received —they numbered more than 300—and the general quality of the birds was high. Tire exhibition proved a very popular one with the public, and throughout yesterday the big marquee which housed the display was crowded with interested visitors. With as many as 21 entries in a single class, the utility White Leghorns and light bred trios, which were judged by Mr A. C. Goodlet. of Dunedin, made an impressive showing. Competition was particularly keen in the classes devoted to the White Leghorns. Mr Goodlet commented that the quality was good throughout, and some really fine birds —both males and females — were penned. The winning pullet was exhibited by M. C. Craig, and it appealed to the judge as an outstanding bird, well-bodied, good-coloured, and strong in point of type. It subsequently carried off the light breeds championship. Entered by Mr F. Ashworth, the first prize male was a bird of attractive type, and possessed very pleasing conformation. Mr Goodlet

said that it was really the wrong time of the year to show birds and expect them to show any appreciable bloom, and, taking this factor into consideration, the general excellence of the display in all sections was all the more commendable. Good support was accorded the utility production classes for birds certified to have competed at the egg-lay-ing competitions of the New Zealand Utility Poultry Club. The entries were slightly more than last year, keener interest being taken in the exhibition by poultry men generally. The quality of the prize-winners left nothing to be desired said the judge. Mr W. Turner, of Christchurch. Mr T. S. Dove's winning bird in the class for light breed hens certified to have laid 220 stand-ard-weight eggs, or more, also carried off the special prize for the best light breed hen in the section. It was described by the judge as a really good type of white leghorn, well got up and In nice show condition. The best heavy breed hen (certified to have laid 220 standard-weight eggs or more) proved to be D. A. McKie’s entry, and this bird also won the heavy breeds special prize. The judge of the duck classes, Mr S. F. Marshall, commenting on the birds he handled, said that entries were numerous and the standard uniformly good. He would particularly like to mention one bird, the Khaki Campbell duck which won the special for the best duck or drake in the show. The success of this duck in the show-pen was notable, because of its performance as an egg-layer as well. In 51 weeks the bird had laid 338 eggs in the competition conducted by the New Zealand Utility Poultry Club at Papanui.

The open poultry classes drew a good collection of very representative breeds, which was generally acknowledged to be a credit to any show in the Dominion. Entries were numerous, and there was keen competition in a number of instances. The successful exhibitors included R. H. Johnstone. J. A. Boswell. F. Williams. W. Wilkinson. H. M. South, B. Kelly. T. Findlay and Son, Mrs R. G. Lindsay, and J. M. Dipbv.

Competition was somewhat restricted in the bantam classes, but nevertheless the qualify was good, and the display contributed materially to the p”ccess of the whole exhibition. The principal prize-winners woe M. W. Hawkins, H. A. Pearson. J. D. Gobbe, R, Fraser. Mi«s M. Fraser. W. Wilkinson. and D. F. Milligan. There was improved competition in the egg section, and the judge Mr S Cocker, was quite satisfied with the exhibit. The principal prize-winners were W. Turner. J. R, Griffen, and J. W. Thomson. RABBITS Although there were 45 entries, competition was not keen in the rabbit section. This falling-off in numbers was due to the depressed market which exists for wool at the present time. To tlie credit of exhibitors there was no noticeable fnllin ,, -ofT in quality. Indeed. some outstanding specimens were penned, and the prize-winners generally exhibited a verv oven growth of fur. which was of good velvety texture. The principal prize-winners wore J. C. Reed and tHe Rayburn Habbitry. FIRST AID FOR THE INJURED Tucked away in appropriate corners of the Show Grounds are three depots conducted by the St. John Ambulance Association, and slocked with equipment for giving first aid to the injured. These depots proved their usefu'ness yesterday, w lien 10 people were taken to them suffering from minor injuries received on the ground. A woman who had fallen was thought to have broken one of her arms; a man had crushed a hand in some machinery, and another had been bitten by a dog. These, along with those whose hurts were less serious, were provided with bandages or antiseptics, or whatever was necessary.

! THE PRIZE LIST i ! Prizes won yesterday were as follows, | the number of entries in each class being j given in parenthesis:— HARNESS COBS AND PONTES (Judge: Mr C. H. Washer. Hawera.i Pony stallion, not over 14 hands (5): Miss D. M. Maginness 1. T. Carrulhers 2. Pony brood marc, not over 14 hands (3): H. S. S. Kyle 1, J. Archer 2. Pony, not over 12.2 hands, driven by boy or girl (12i: H. M. Copeland 1, F. Truscott 2, J. Roberts 3. Maiden ponv, not over 13 hands (9): P L. Donald I,‘ Mrs S. J. Bushel! 2, P. Toynbee 3. Pony, not over 13 hands (10); Miss Cecily Wright's Sheik 1 and champion, Mrs S. J. Bushell 2. Thos. Gee 2. Ponv. not over 13.2 hands (7): H. S. S. Kyle's Firebug 1 and champion, Miss D. M. Maginness 2, Mrs A. G. Black J. Maiden pony, not over. 14 hands (Id* ■ Miss Edgar Jones 1. W. Rountree 2, Mrs A. G. Black 3, Pony, not over 14 hands (11): J. a. Lilley I.' Gee and Gillanders 2, Miss Edgar Jones 3 - ~. Maiden pony, not over 14.2 hands («). C. G. Jarman 1, O. Digby 2. P. L. Donald V Maiden cob, over 14 and under 15 hands (6): O. Digby 1, Miss N. McLaughlin 2, F. Truscott 3. Cob, not over 14.2 hands (a): Mrs H. T. Little 1, Miss D. M. Maginness 2, J. S. i Lilley v hj c. j Cob, not over 15 hands (6). b fL“j I ley's Firearm 1 and champion, O. Dtgbj 2,'e. E. Lilley 3. , . „ I Pair or tandem team of cobs or ponies, | not over 14.2 hands (2): J. S. Lilley 1. j Miss D. Batten 2. | HARNESS HOUSES i (Judge: Mr C. H. Washer. Hawera.) ] Maiden harness horse, mare or gelding, non-first prize winners (6); 11.I 1 . McQuillan I 1, E. E. Lilley 2, P. L. Donald 3. ! Dogcart horse, 15.2 hands or oyer (5): i T H Ivev's Dan 1 and champion, O. | Digby 2, F. McQuillan 3 ] pair or tandem team (3). J. =>• Lilley I. F. McQuilkin 2. Ladles' turnout (12): Miss Edgar Jones I, Miss D. M. Maginness 2, Mrs A. U. Black 3- , j ,a\- v v Gig horse, under 10.2 bands (b). is. n. I Lilley 1, K. Chapman 2, O. Digby v hj e, j p. L. Donald hj c, RING EVENTS MILITARY , (Juduc: Mr M. O'Rorke. Lake Coleridge.i 1 Best section over hurdles (3); Corporal 1 Brand's section 1. Corporal Begg’s section : 2, Corporal Drummond's section i Llovd Lindsay competition (3): Corporal ' Begg’s section 1. Corporal Brand s section j 2, Corporal Drummond's section 3. j HUNTERS (Judge; Mr J. Brice, Marlon, i 1 Maiden hunter (31); H D. Greenwood ! 1, Miss S. Gillanders 2. A. F. Cunnlng-hcLtgbt-weight hunters. 11 stone <27); Mrs : 11. Scales 1. A. J. Nicoll J, Mrs J. Montgomery 3. , . : Heavy-weight hunter. 14 stone (17). L. J Feehney 1. Miss J. Orbell *., Miss H. I A. and W’ R. Lemon 3 | Renown Challenge Cup (14): Miss b. ■.Gillanders 1. j I>()NY JUMPING I (Judge; Mr T. V. Morrln, Hastings.) I Ponv jumping, under 13.2 hands, ridden j bv bov or girl under II (8): Miss J, Cress--1 well 1. E, Burrows 2, Thwaites and Boyle Pony jumping. 13.2 hands or under, boy or girl. 11 and undo - 13 (16); Mrs A. G. Black 1, C. 11. Sykes 2, E. Burrows 3 Pom Jumping, maiden, not exceeding 14,2 hands, boy or girl under 17 (19); Mrs A. G. Black 1, A. F. Cunningham 2. L. I Bennetts 3. i Ponv jumping, nol exceeding 14 hands, ridden bv bov or girl under 17 (13); C. H. Sykes I,’Mrs A. G, Black 2, K. Chapman Ponv jumping, over 14 and not exceeding 15 hands, boy or girl under 17 08): j Miss M. Templeman I, T. Masefield 2, A. F. I Cunningham 3. J Best-actloned more or gelding, 14.2 hands . or over (4): T. H. Ivey 1. O. Digby 2. E I E. Lilley 3. ] Best-actioned cob or pony, under 14.2 j hands (5); J. S. Lilley 1, H. S. S. Kyle 2. P. W. Jarman 3. I BcO-actioned cob or pony, mare or geld- ! fug (9) : J. S. Lilley 1. O. Digby 2. E. E : Lilley 3. I Nvril'a Perpetual Challenge Cup (41): Jennifer Grlgg 1. Mary Digby 2, Ron McAulill'e 3. Ami Wcstenrn v hj c, Muriel McLean hj c, Elizabeth Hutton c. Nvdi'a Memorial Challenge Cup (10): Miss E. Hutton 1, Miss M. Orbell 2, Miss A. Clark 3. Miss M. Young v hj e. EGGS (Judge: Mr S. Cocker.) Hon eggs, white, one dozen (12); W. Turner 1 and 3. J. Brennan 2, E. F, Butler v b c. Hen eggs, tinted, one dozen (5); J. R. Griffon 1 and 2. F. A, Schulz 3. Duck eggs, one dozen (1): J. W. Thomson 1.

(Judges: Utility White Leghorns and light breed trio, Mr A. C. Goodlet (Dunedin), utility light breeds other than White Leghorns, Mr W. J. Martyn (Christchurch); utility production classes, Mr W. Turner (Christchurch): ducks. Mr S. F. Marshall (Christchurch); utility Australorps. Mr D. A. McKie (Christchurch); utility heavy breeds, other than Australorps, open classes (other than Game), Mr J. D. Gob be (Christchurch); game fowls, Mr F. R. Lust (Christchurch); bantams, Mr A. W. McNickel (Christchurch). Utility—White Leghorn, male (11 F Ashworth 1. J. Llgglns 2. M. W. Hawkins 3, T. S. Dove hj c.-White Leghorn, female (28); M. C. Craig 1, A. G. Brailey 2 and 3, F. Ashworth v hj c, S. F. Marshall c. Brown Leghorn, male (6): J. McSweeney 1, G. J, Suttie 2, M. K J, rk 3 brown Leghorn, female (9); S. T. Bright 1. M. W. Hawkins 2, G. H. Bradford J. Black Leghorn, male (3): J, D. Gobbe I.R. Pearce 2, Miss B. Chisnall 3. Black Leghorn, teinaie (6): R. Pearce 1 and 2. J. D Gobbe 3 and v hj c. Black Minorca, male (2). M. W. Hawkins 1, J. D. Gobbe 2. Black Minorca, female (6); M. W. Hawkins l, W. Cummings 2, J. Cordner 3 and v he. Ancona, male (4): R. Pearce 1 and 2, A. W. McNickel 3, Ancona, female (4). R. Pearce 1 and 2. Plymouth Rock, white, male (3): M. C. Craig 1, L. Chisnall 2, C. Sanderson 3. Plymouth Rock, white, -- male (4): M. C. Craig 1. C. Sanderson 2. L. Chisnall 3. Plymouth Rock, barred, male (61; W. A. Banks 1 and J. Parian© 3 Plymouth Rock, barred, female (7): A L, Lewis 1, T. Rattray 2. VV. A. Banks 3. Ausli aloro, male (0); J. J. H. Wilson 1, G. S. Connack 2. Miss F. Kerry hj c. Australorp. female (9): J. J. H. Wilson 1, Miss F. Kerr 2, the Rev, D. B. Ashford v hj c. Orpington, black, male (6): J. Cordner 1, J. L. Baines 2. Mrs A. Allred 3. Orpington, black, female (B): R- Wheeler 1, B. Kelly 2 and 3. Orpington, huff or cinnamon, male (8): B. Kelly 1. Mrs A. Allred 2, A. W. Pritchard 3. Orpington, buff or oinliamon, female to): A. W. Pritchard 1 and 3, Miss F. Kerr 2. Wyandotte, silver, male (2). F. 11. Lovell 1 and 2. Wyandotte, silver, female (2i: F. H. Lovell 1 and 2 Wyandoltc. white, male 13): W. Tntt 1, F. Mavdwell 2 and 3. Wyandotte, white, female (3): W. Trill I and 2. E. Maydwell 3 Sussex, male (5): P. A. Cornish 1, the Rev. D. B. Ashford 2. A. W. Pritchard 3. Sussex, female (11: P. A. Cornish 1. Rhode Island Red, male (3j: J. F. Soper 1. Mrs A, Allred 2, L. Jerman 3. Rhode Island Red, female (7): J. F. Soper 1, Mrs G. R. Pollard 2. Mrs A. Allred 3. Breeding Pens —Light breeds, trio, two females end one male (si; M, C. Craig 1, D. A. McKie 2, J. Brennan 3. Heavy breeds, trio, two females and one male (4): D. A. McKie 1. F. A. Schulz 2, C. Sanderson 3, Utility Production—Best light breed, hen. 260 egg (51: M. C. Craig I. G. H. Bradford 2, W. Barrel! v hj c. Light breed hen, 220 egg (5); T. S. Dove 1. J. Brennan 2, M. C. Craig 3. Heavy breed lien, 220 egg (4): D. A. McKie 1 and hj c, A. W. Pritchard 2. Duck, any variety, 260 egg (3): J. W. Thomson 1. F. Ashworth 2, W. A. Pqjlard 3. DUCKS

Indian Runner, white and fawn, drake (5): H. A. Dawber 1, J. W. Thomson 2, W.

A. Pollard 3 and v hj c. Indian Runner, white and fawn, duck (6); W. A. Pollard 1 and 3, H. A. Dawber 2. Indian Runner, any other colour, drake (1); J. W. Thomson 1. Indian Runner, any other colour, duck (1); J. W. Thomson 1. Khaki Campbell, drake (4j; J, W. Thomson 1, W. Toon 2 and 3. Khaki Campbell, duck (7): F. Ashworth 1 and 3, W. Toon 2, J. W. Thomson v hj c. Pekin, drake (3); G. J. Suttie 1 and 2, J. W. Thomson 3. Pekin, duck (1): G. J. Suttie 1. Any other variety, drake (1); A. Chisnall 1. Any other variety, duck (1): A. Chisnall 1. OPEN POULTRY Old English Game, black breasted black reel, male (7): R. H. Johnstone 1 and 2, J. A. Boswell 3, J. M. Digby v li c. Old English Game, black breasted black red, female (6): F. Williams 1, R. H. Johnstone 2, 3, and v be. Old English Game, dlickvvirjg, mate (3): J. A. Boswell 1, W. Wilkinson 2, Mrs G. D. Johnstone 3, B. Johnson v hj c. Old English Game, duckwing, female (2): J. A. Boswell 1. Old English Game, any other colour, male (5): H. M. South 1, Mrs South 2. R. J. Johnstone 3. P. Rennell v hj c. Old English Game, any other colour, female. (G): li. H. Johnstone 1, H. M. South 2. P Rennell 3, Indian Game, male (2): Mrs R. G. Lindsay 1, J. M. Digby 2. Indian Game, female (3): Mrs R. G. Lindsay J. J. M. Digby 2, G H. Bradford 3. Any ether variety, male (13): B. Kelly 1 and 3, J. F, Soper 2. Any other variety, female (14): T. Findlay and Son 1, B. Kelly 2. J. C. Wallace 3. BANTAMS Pekin, buff, male (3); M. W. Hawkins !, Master I. Cormaek 2. Pekin, buff, female (5): M. W. Hawkins 1, J. H. B. Chegwln 2. G. D. Roberts v hj c and hj c. Pekin, any other colour, male (1): M. W. Hawkins 1, Pekin, any other colour, female (1): M. W. Hawkins 1. Black rosecomb, male (2); H. A. Pearson 1. J. H. B. Chegwin 2, Black rosecomb, female (21): J. D. Gobbe 1 and 2. J. H. B. Chegwin v hj c. Seabright. male (4): R. Fraser 1. 2, and v hj c. Seabright, female (4): Miss M. Fraser 1. 2, and v hj e. Modern game, male (2): W. Wilkinson 1, Mrs

C. Milligan 2. Modern game, female (2) • D. F. Milligan 1, J. D. Gobbe 2. Old English Game, black red, male (3); J. D. Gobbe 1. W. Wilkinson 2, H. Mackle v hj c. Old English Game, black red, female (1) H. Mackle 1. Old English Game, any other colour, male (2): Master L. Mackle I. J. D. Gobbe 2. Old English Game, any other colour, female (2); J. D. Gobbe 1. Master L. Mackle 2. Any other variety, male (1): R. Q’Callahan 1. Any other variety, female (2): G. Thomas 1, RO’Callahan 2. • RABBITS (Judges: Angora, Mr A. Lawrence; fur, breeds. Mr Q. Qowan.) Angora doe. over nine months, full wool (2) ; J. C. Reed 1, Rayburn Babbitry 2. Angora, doe, under nine months, full wool (1); J. C. Heed 1. Angora, buck, twoinch staple 12): Rayburn Habbitry 1, J. C. Reed 2. Angora, doe, two-inch staple (3) Rayburn Babbitry 1, J. C. Reed 2. Angora, buck, one-inch staple (1): J. c. Reed 1. Angora, doe, one-inch staple (1): j. c. Reed 1. Ermine, buck (2): R. A. Klrcher 1. Rayburn Habbitry 2. Ermine, doe (2): R. A. Kircher 1, Mrs R. G. Lindsay 2. Siamese sable, dark, buck (1): JC Reed X. Siamese sable, dark, doe (2): J. C. Reed 1 and 2. Silver fox, buck (1): Master J. E. DaWber 1. Silver fox, doe m- Master J. E. Dawber 1. Chinchilla, doe (2): J. C. Reed 1. Miss E. Klrcher 2 Any other breed long fur. buck (1): J. C. Reed 1. Siamese rex, dark, doe (2): J c Reed 1. Rayburn Habbitry 2. Siamese. rex. light, buck (1): Rayburn Rabbitrv 1. Siamese, rex, light, doe (1): Rayburn Babbitry 1. Ermine, rex, buck (3): Rayburn Habbitry 1 and v hj C, R. N. Klrcher 2. Ermine, rex, doe (2): J. C. Reed 1. Rayburn Babbitry 2. Black, rex. doe (1): Miss E. Klrcher 1. Blue, rex. buck (2): J. C. Reed 1. Rayburn Babbitry 2. Havana, rex, buck (1): Rayburn Babbitry 1. Lilac, rex, doe (1): J. C. Reed 1 Any other colour, rex, doe (1); J. C. Reed 1. Children's pet, Angora or trench wooiler (I): Miss R. Blyth 2. Childrens pet, fur breed (2i; Master G. Lindsay 1, Miss J. Lindsay 2. Pelts, dressed, three long furs (3); J. C. Reed 1. Master J. E. Dawber 2, Rayburn Babbitry v hj c. Pelts, c>- ssed, three rex furs (1): Rayburn Babbitry 1. Pelts, undressed, three long furs (1); J. C. Reed 1. CURED AND PRESERVED MEAT AND SOAP (Judge: Mr Wm. Smith, Rangiora.) One ham. smoked (1): J. Chilton and Son 1. One ham, unsmoked (3): J. Chilton and Son 1, Miss Ivy Anderson 2. Bacon, one roll, smoked (1): J. J. Curtis 1. Bacon, one roll, unsmoked (2): J. J. Curtis 1, Miss Ivy Anderson 2. Lard. 21b. in glass jars (2): Miss Ivy Anderson 1 and 2. PRESERVES

Three varieties home-made preserved fruits (5); Mrs A. W. Kelman 1 and 3.

Mrs D. Finlay 2. Mrs J. Hellyer v hj c. Three varieties home-made sauce (3); Mrs H. C. Page 1 and 2.

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO NEW ZEALAND’S FIRST SHOW The year 1936 is the centenary year for agricultural shows in New Zealand. This was mentioned by Mr L. J. Wild, president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand, when speaking at the official luncheon at the showgrounds at Addington yesterday. Mr Wild said that while doing some research into the history of shows in the Dominion he discovered that the first was held in 1836. when a collection of imported livestock was exhibited in ihe Bay of Islands by the Williams brothers. There was no fear of foot-and-mouth disease then. Mr Wild said srniL'nr'’,, md a number of Shorthorn c-aitle had been imported by the family whose name was still high in the annals of stock raising in New Zealand. There was amusement when Mr Wild explained that Maoris had suggested that the show should include an assortment of dried heads, much to the consternation of whalers in the locality at the time. The authorities could not do better, Mr Wild suggested, when arranging to commemorate the centenary of the Dominion in 1940. than to endow the Royal Agricultural Society in such n wav that annually shows could be held which would be really worthy of the Dominion. When sneaking later, the Minister for Agriculture (the Hon. W. Lee Martin) expressed pleasure that the Royal Society hpff such aspirations as indicated bv Mr Wild. He thought that the society should extend and develop along the lines of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. If the Government could assist in that develonment. Mr Lee Martin said, it would be pleased to do so. 1 SHEEP DOG TRIAL An event which interested a large number of people at the show yesterday was a driving and yarding competition for sheep dogs, conducted at the eastern end of the cattle pens. Forty dogs were entered and from these four were chosen to have a final run in the ring to-day. the places to be awarded on the aggregates for the two runs. As in the first trial on Wednesday, the entrants included several dogs well known io trial followers in the South Island and some good work was seen. Most of the sheep were very unruly and the successful dogs were those who drove quietly and took their time at the yarding pen. Only 13 dogs completed the trial. The dogs to run in the ring to-day are H. White’s Frisk, and the same owner’s Gale, John Trotter’s Little Joe, and J. E. Royds’s Streak. The judge (Mr C. A. Parker, of Fairlie) said there was not much between these dogs on their performances In yesterday’s trial. After the trial, a parade of dogs which had taken pdrt was held and prizes were awarded for the three best. The successful competitors were W. B. McMillan’s Toss, first, John Brown’s Ned Kelly, second, and H. White’s Ben. third. The pasafe «M < >iso jaafead hr tSr .Pairtw.

THE SIDE-SHOWS IN GOOD FORM

MANY BOOTHS WEAK | NEW FINERY «FUN of THE FAIR” SOl.cft'F by many Anything counts for fair play among the sideshows at the Royal Show. Everyone who pays a shilling for fiv* shots at the skittles—'"You can’l\ miss them, sir!”—knows that it is not as easy as it looks. But everyone pay* the shilling and lets fortune guide the wooden missiles, content with what result fortune brings. Return of 800<1 or hotter timer bruit, the rhownton back into tarour becauj. the money spent m this part ot ws show is generally money which doe* not matter very much. Financially. the bargain Is nearly always m favour of the showman. But m the *ibles of gambler’s fun and the carmval spirit it is more likely that the customer is the winner Monstrosities are there m plenty this year. There is Wee Jimmy, the world ■ smallest horse who wears Teal gold shoes, the size of a womans oroocm The calf with two bodies, two heads, and two tails could not, unfortunately', be kept alive. But it is there as large as life, if not as active. The tallest giant and the fattest woman we next Boor to “Pans Alter Midnight, which promises old-established “thrills” fit to satisfy the gayest you?* blade of the "naughty nineties. Aleko and the Panther offer another typ* of thrill: and, for admirers of physical skill and prowess, there are tn« Russian skaters and wrestlers of impressive size and apparent ferocitj • Not for several years has there been such a crowd eager to try chances at the booths which offered something for nothing with jovial and accepted insincerity. There was almost a queue at one booth where a loud-voiced talker offered sums from is to *.* for lucky scores on a darts board. Trials of strength shooting galleries. merry-go-rounds panting Ilk* vast concertinas, performing fleas and a miniature railway made the sideshow section noisier, brighter, and admittedly more entertaining than it has been in past years. Every tent had on its best trimmings for tne Royal Show; if decorations were tawdry they were at least new, and the faded finery of former shows appeared only in odd corners. The sideshow men can at least pn i themselves on being in the true trad. iof the old English lairs, and it is m their section that the real fun of the fair is to be had. ROTARY CLUB’S EFFORT USEFUL WORK BY BLIND CRAFTSMEN A centre of considerable interest a* the Royal Show, the Christchurch Rotary Club tent, yesterday again attracted very many people anxious not only to see the work of blind craftsmen displayed there, but also to show their sympathy in a practical way by buying some of the goods. Every year the club undertakes the sale of this work, which is principally basketware and seagrass furniture. All these articles are of such serviceable and ettractive design that the display, placed prominently before visitors to the show, provides a splendid opportunity to bring home to the public tha exceptionally line work which blind men are doing. . Naturally the funds which ara secured by this sale are badly needed lor the upkeep of the Jubilee Institute for the Blind at Auckland. The goods are made by inmates and trainees at the home and to give the pubUc some idea of the way they go about it, blind men are actually engaged in the tent on work demonstrating their capability and resource. Probably there are few housewives in the city who for the expenditure of a modest sum could not find something in the tent which would be an asset in any home. All goods are of the highest possible quality, obviously made for service. There are baskets, chairs, cots, trays, perambulators, hampers, coir mats, picnic hampers, and a dozen other useful articles made by these clever men. A visit to the tent should not be missed.