SHOW SEASON OPENS AT LEESTON IN FINE WEATHER

Press, Volume CIII, Issue 30575, 19 October 1964, Page 15

SHOW SEASON OPENS AT LEESTON IN FINE WEATHER

Fine weather prevailed when the first of Canterbury’s spring shows for this season was held at Leeston on Saturday. Although rain appeared to be falling in most other districts, and at times clouds appeared to threaten a downpour, the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association held its annual show in dry weather, apart from one or two skiffs of drizzle later in the afternoon.

Traditionally Canterbury’s first show of the season, Ellesmere maintained its good record of entries and competition.

Although the district has had very little rain recently, judges said that very few animals showed adverse effects of the drought.

Entries were about 200 above last year’s total of about 2000, the cattle classes showing the largest increase of about 105. Sheep entries were slightly bigger, and horses about the same as last year.

Competition ranged from being very strong, as in some cattle and sheep and most horse classes, to disappointing in other livestock sections.

As has become usual at agricultural and pastoral shows, the horse events earned on for some time after the other exhibits had been taken home and the sideshows closed and the tents pulled down.

However, horse judges were pleased at the increase in new horses and riders taking part. In spite of the bad weather tn districts surrounding Ellesmere and although the weather was not as good as last year’s, gate takings were about £2 above those of last year—a total of £317 ss.

For most of the day the grounds were crowded, although spectators dispersed quickly later in the day, when the weather became quite cold.

For the first time in many years, dog trials were held in association with the show, and these drew good entries.

In the implements and machinery section, the R. G. Allen Cup for the most comprehensive and best-laid-out exhibit was won by implements exhibited by W. H. Cochrane, Ltd. CHAMPIONSHIPS Results of championship •vents were:— Sheep.—Suffolk—Ram, ewe and reserve ewe: G. S. Campbell South Suffolk—Ram: A. C. Greenwood; reserve, F. J. Amos. Ewe: J. D. Gilpin, Ltd.; reserve, H. C. Vanstone. Border Leicester— Ram: T. H. Lemon; reserve, D. S. and R. M. Hart. Ewe: T. H. Lemon; reserves. E. Thomson. Romney—Ram: J. Brown; reserve, R. I. Mcßae. Ewe: G. S. Palmer and Sons; reserve. H. C. Vanstone. Southdown—Ram: F. J. Amos; reserve, J. H. Paterson Ewe and reserve: W. E. Moorhead. Ryeland—Ram: H. G. Stephens; reserve, A. C. Greenwood. Ewe and reserve: H. G. Stephens. Corriedale— Ram: R. J. Millar and Son: reserve, W. E. Moorhead. Ewe: Paparua Prison Farm; reserve. W. E. Moorhead.

Cattle.—Ayreshire—Cow: C. J. Chambers' Taumutu Morning Star: reserve. Legg and Company’s Lakeside Limelight. Bull: C. J. Chambers’ Ingleside Sunny Morn: reserve, C. J. Chambers’ Taumutu Sunny Champ. Champion cow or heifer, in milk, any breed <19): H. J. Hurford and Son's Clover Nook Polly Perkins. Milking Shorthorn—Cow: H. D. Hurford’s Greystone Lady Dotteral; reserve, H. D. Hurford’s Greystone Lady Donette. Bull: C. C. Gray's Benmore Dairy Premiere; reserve, Paparua Prison Farm's Paparua Pommie. Red Poll—Cow: R. and A. Ward-Smith’s Fleetwood Red Nancy 3rd. Bull: P. J. Fleming’s Campsia Conquest: reserve, R. and A. Ward-Smith’s Fleetwood General. Jersey— Cow: H. J. Hurford and Son’s Clover Nook Polly Perkins: reserve, F. A. Lange’s Bernbray Joan. Bull: N. J. Bain’s Lilac Grove Quicksand: reserve. D J. Boal’s Anglefield Golden Jinx. Friesian —Cow: E. J. Stalker and Son’s Lucernvale Clantha Lady; reserve. R. G. Mclntosh's Riverbrae F.M. Inka. Bull: R. W. Shadbolt's Riverbrae C. D. Roger: reserve, E. L. Adams' Pitcairns P.E. Tony. Shorthorn —Bull: Stonylea Shorthorns, Ltd.’s, Stonylea Scott 2nd. Aberdeen Angus—Heifer: R. G. and R E. Allan’s Fortune of Beachcroft. Bull: R. G. and R. E. Allan’s General 12th of Beachcroft. Horses.—Cob: R. E. Shallcross and Mrs R. White's Saieda. Hack: Miss J. Richardson's Argus. Hunter: R. M. D. Johnson and I. Gliddon's Moorpork. Harness pony: L. H. A. and K. L. J. Bush’s Gaiety. Brood mare: Miss B. M. Jenkins’s Golden Lee. Supreme champion saddle pony: Miss J. Hales’s Ballerina. District class, up to 12.2 hands: Miss P. Warren’s Gaiety. Mare or gelding 12 to 12.2 hands: Miss P. Warren’s Gaiety. Pios. —Berkshire Boar: Paparua Prison Farm’s Paparua Miracle Man. Sow: Paparua Prison Farm's Fremont Duchess 28th.

Tamworth »ow: W. H. Crossen and reserve. Large White Boar: H. J. Hurford and Son, reserve, F. J. Wilier. Large White Sow: H. J. Hurford and Son, supreme champion all breeds and reserve. Landrace Boar: R. L. Skilling and reserve. Landrace Sow: R. L. Skilling and reserve. Goats.—Mature Doe: C. G. Rowland’s Ruthin Myfanwy. Other Results Other results were:— Horses Judges.—Blood, Saddle and Hunter, Mr J. D. Roberts, Ashburton. F.E.I. Hunter, Messrs D. B. C. Allin, Kaiapol, and C. R. Bedford, Darfield. Trotting and Harness, Mr J. X. Ferguson, Kkaroa. Pony, Ring 1, Mr W. R. Lemon, Ashburton; Ring 2, Mr J. T. W. Stewart, Timaru; Ring 3, Mrs A. Crowther, Halswell. Pony, F.E.1., Mrs Crowther and Mr Stewart.

Blood.—Thoroughbred entire fl): L. T. Black’s Coral Arc 1. Yearling (2): W. J. Doyle 1, T. Barwick 2.

Saddle.—Cob. mare or gelding, 14 to 15 hands (3): Miss B. Carson's Candy 1. 14 to 15 hands fit to carry 12 stone (5): R. E. Shallcrass and Mrs R. White’s Saieda 1 and champion. Mrs L. Bush’s Prince Robin 2, Miss B. Carson’s Candy 3. Hack, maiden open (28): D. C. Gould’s Hone Heke 1, Miss J. Richardson's Argus 2, Miss J. Grimsey’s Lucky Strike 3. Park hack, 14.2 to 15.1 hands (12): Miss P. Adams's Blue Haze 1, Miss A. Baxter’s Del. mont Lad 2, Miss J. and H. Bezar’s Trooper 3. Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, fit to carry 15 stone (7): Miss J. Lemon’s Pimms 1, I. Bell’s Ramero 2. Misses M. and L. Carmichael's Barkis 3. Fit to carry 12 stone (17): D. C. Gould’s Hone Heke 1, Mrs J. S. Heard’s Cent 2, Miss C. Bennett’s Monopoly 3. Fit to carry 11 stone (28): Miss J. Richardson’s Argus 1 and champion, Miss N. Hargreaves’s Midshipman 2, Miss B. Jarman's Paladin 3. Lady’s hack, mare, or gelding (37): Miss J. Richardson's Argus 1, Miss B. Jarman’s Paladin 2, Miss A. Killey’s Imperial Blue 3. Best mannered hack (38): Miss J. Lemon's Pimms 1, Miss M. Killey’s The Joker 2. Miss N. Hargreaves’s Midshipman 3. Brood mare with foal or to foal before December 31 (3): W. J. Doyle’s Tupati 1, I. Bell’s Rambler 2. Hackney yearling (3): Miss J. Robertson 1, Miss H. Kendall’s Gothic 2, S. M. Boon 3. Hunter.—Maiden (35): R. Sutherland's Coppertone 1, Mrs A. J. Pay Boy 2, Miss C. Bennett’s Monopoly 3. Hunter. 15 stone (14): I. M. Ritchie’s Limelight 1, G. W. Maley’s Lady Argosy 2, Miss J. Glover’s Simba 3. Hunter, 12 stone (31): Miss A. Killey’s Imperial Blue 1, Miss D. Sandford’s Fleetwing 2, R. M. D. Johnston and T. Gliddon’s Moorpork 3. Sir R. Heaton Rhodes open hunter (30): R. M. D. and I. Gliddon’s Moorpork 1, Miss A. Killey’s Imperial Blue 2, Miss N. Ensor's Edmond 3.

Hunter F. E. I.—Table A open to improver grade (49): Miss M. Allin's Ali-May 1, Miss M. Allin's Gilpino 2, D. Youngman’s Lady-Lee 3. Table A open to A and C grade (8): Mrs K. Hargreaves and Miss R. Ross's Lucky 1, I. M. Ritchie's Limelight 2, Miss D. Sandford's Fleetwing 3. Trotting and Harness.—Pony, mare or gelding, up to 13 hands, most suitable for harness (1): J. S. and R. B. Lilley’s Courtenay 1. 13 to 14 hands (2): L. H. A. Bush’s Midnight 1 and champion. L. H. A. and K. L. J. Bush's Gaiety 2. Pacer or trotter entire (1): Mrs D. M. Edge’s Ali Baba 1. Colt, gelding or filly foaled since July I. 1961 (2): W. J. Doyle 1, Mrs D. M. Edge 2. Colt, gelding or fillv foaled since July 1, 1962 (4): W. J. Doyle 1, R. Gifford's Maverick 2. Brood mare (1): W. J. Doyle 1. Cob, mare or gelding, 14 to 15 hands (3): J. S. and R. B. Lilley’s Captivation 1. J. S. and R. B. Lilley’s Harlea 2. Dry mare or gelding, 14 to 15.3 hands, suitable for gig (2): L. H. A. Bush’s Diplomat 1, J. S. and R. B. Lilley’s Fleetfoot 2. Best turnout (4): J. S. and R. B. Lilley’s Captivation 1. J. S. and R. B. Lilley’s Fleetfoot 2.

Pony. Ring I.—Entire, up to 14.2 hands (3): Miss B. M. Jenkins’s What’s Wanted 1, G. W. and B. S. Maley’s Little Nar 2. Yearling pony that will suit child under 11 and will not exceed 11.2 hands at maturity (6): Miss B. M. Jenkins 1, Mrs A. G. J. Gray’s Merrylegs 2. To suit child under 14 and will not exceed 14.2 hands at maturity (12): C. Warren’s Solomon 1, Miss B. M. Jenkins 2, S. M. Boon 3. Pony, two years old, that will not exceed 14.2 hands at maturity (6): Miss G. Inglis’s Christmas Chimes 1, Miss B. M. Jenkins 2. Brood mare, not over 12.2 hands (3): Miss B. M. Jenkins’s Golden Lee 1 and champion. Miss C. Marshall’s Twinkle 2. Brood mare, 12.2 to 14.2 hands (5): Miss M. Allin’s Trixie 1. Miss B. M. Jenkins’s Glint 2. Best mannered pony, 13 to 14.2 hands (36): Miss J. Irwin’s Ebonita 1, Miss M. Gould’s Mr Jinks 2, Misses J. Hales and J. Grimsey’s Somerset 3. Best boy or girl rider, under 18 years (39): Miss L. Murray 1, Miss A. CameronSmith 2, D. Lilley 3.

Pony. Ring 2.—District class, mare or gelding, 12.2 to 14.2 hands (12): M. Marshall’s Sabrina 1, Miss H. Cochrane 2, Miss C. Watson's Spartacus 3. Maiden mare or gelding, 12.2 to 13.2 hands (16): G. Thompson’s Outrigger 1, Miss R. Hyslop's Gclden Eagle 2, J. and K. Reed's Mystery 3. Mare or gelding, 12.2 to 13 hands (11): Misses A. MacPhail and B. Jenkins's Glitter 1, W. Walker’s Vanity 2, L. Marshall's Angel 3. Mare or gelding, 13 to 13.2 hands (16): Miss D. Watson's Spartacus 1, J. and

IK. Reed’s Mystery 2, M. Marshall's Sabrina 3. Maiden mare or gelding, 13.2 to 14.2 hands (17): Miss K. Goode’s Sheba 1, Miss M. A. Armstrong's Grey Imp 2, Miss K. Gardiner’s Moonglow 3. Mare or gelding, 13.2 to 14 bands (9): Miss J. Hales’s Ballerina 1 and champion, Miss V. Reesby's Sweetie Pie 2, Miss S. A. Nurse's Golden Shadow 3. Mare or gelding, 14 to 14.2 hands (25): Miss S. Mahon’s Highland Laddie 1, J. and K. Reed’s Cindy 2, Miss M. A. Benyon's Swan Lake 3. Boy or girl rider, 10 to 14 years (14): N. Buckley 1, Miss C. Tod 2, M. Marshall 3. Girl rider, 12 to 14 years (31)4 Miss L. Walker 1, Miss S. A. Nurse 2, Miss M. Bailey 3. Boy rider, 12 to 14 years (6): M. Marshall 1, P. Letham 2. Pony, Ring 3.—District class, mare or gelding not over 12.2 hands (7): Miss P. Warren’s Gaiety 1 and champion. Miss M. Fisker's Mickey 2, Miss D. Watson’s Princess 3. Maiden mare or gelding up to 12.2 hands (12): Mrs A. A. Deans and Miss B. Neill’s Chawton Persuasion 1, Miss R. Hyslop’s Trigger 2, Miss A. Mahoney’s Debounaire 3. Mare or gelding up to 11.2 hands (10): W. Bush’s Star 1, P. Pankhurst’s Vanity Fair 2, Miss A. M. Kavanagh's Glamour Boy 3. Mare or gelding, 11.2 to 12 hands (9): G. Dawson’s White Heather 1. Miss R. Hyslop’s Trigger 2, Miss T. Kane’s Spitfire 3. Mare or gelding, 12 to 12.2 hands (12): Miss P. Warren’s Gaiety 1 and champion. Miss G. Inglis’s Christmas Carol 2, Miss K. Waters’s Foam 3. Girl rider, 10 to 12 years (13): Miss R. Hyslop 1, Miss A. Morkane 2, Miss M. Fisher 3. Boy rider, 10 to 12 years (4): W. Walker 1, M. Fairbairn 2, M. Davison 3. Girl rider under 10 (16): Miss E. McGrath 1, Miss A. MacPhail 2, Miss J. Waters 3. Boy rider under 10 (6): R. Pankhurst 1, D. Letham 2, W. Bush 3. Boy or girl rider under 10 (6): Miss J. Fisher 1, G. Marshall 2, Miss S. Watson 3.

Pony Jumps.—F.E.l., not over 13.2 hands (26): G. Thomson’s Tom Thumb, 1; Miss M. Gould’s Mr Jinks, 2; Miss C. Killey’s Danny Boy, 3. 13.2 to 14.2 hands (24): Miss M. A. Benyon's Swan Lake, 1; Miss J. Davis’s Bow Bells and Miss J. Robertson and N. Buckley’s Royal Fiesta (equal) 2. Not over 14.2 hands (29): Miss M. A. Benyon's Swan Lake. 1; G. Cox’s Crackerjack, 2; Miss J. Davis’s Bow Bells, 3. Sheep

Judges: Border Leicester, Mr J. G. Gunn, Darfield; Romney Marsh, Mr W. A. Buchan, Winchmore; Southdown, Mr T, Weily, Winton; Suffolk and South Suffolk, Mr J. E. Gardiner, Amberley; Ryeland, Mr L. M. Watson, Hinds; Corriedale, Mr F. K. Forrester, Hawarden (associate, Mr M. J. Sidey, Hawarden); flock sheep, Mr C. A. Inch, Te Pirita; fat sheep and fat lambs, Mr H. V. Reid, Methven. Border Leicester.—Ram, over 18 months (1): T. H. Lemon 1 and champion. Under 18 months, shorn (6); D. S. and R. M. Hart 1 and reserve champion, T. H. Lemon 2. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb (2): T. H. Lemon 1 and champion. E. Thomson 1 and reserve champion. Under is months (2): T. H. Lemon 1, Lincoln College 2. Under 18 months, shorn <2>: T. H. Lemon 1, Lincoln College 2. Romney. Ram, over 18 months (1): J. Brown 1 and champion. Under 18 months, shorn (16): R. I. Mcßae 1 and champion and 2, G. S. Palmer and Sons 3. Two rams, under 18 months, shorn (6): R. I. McRae 1, J. Brown 2. Ewe over 18 months, with lamb (6): G. S. Palmer and Sons 1 and champion and 3, H. C. Vanstone 2 and reserve champion. Under 18 months (5): G. S. Palmer and Sons 1, Lincoln College 2, J. Brown 3. Under 18 months, shorn (9): R. 1. Mcßae 1, G. S. Palmer and Sons 2 and 3. soutndown. —upen, ram, over 30 months (1): J. D. Galpin, Ltd. I. Eighteen to 30 months (3): F. J. Amos 1 and champion, J. H. Paterson 2 and reserve. Over 18 months, shorn (4): N. J. Early and E. A. Lock 1, W. E. Moorhead 2. Under 18 months (1): A. C. Greenwood 1. Under 18 months, shorn (8): D. C. McMillan 1, W. E. Moorhead 2 and 3. Two rams, under 18 months, shorn (4): D. C. McMillan 1 and 2. Eighteen to 30 months, with lamb (3): W. E. Moorhead 1 and 2. Eigtheent to 30 months, with lamb (2): W. E. Moorhead 1 and champion and 2. Under 18 months (2): W. E. Moorhead 1 and reserve and 2. Under 18 months, shorn (1): W. E. Moorhead 1. Any age, shorn, with lamb (3): W. E. Moorhead 1 and 2. Natural condition —Ram over 18 months (3): J. D. Galpin, Ltd., 1, W. E. Moorhead 2. Under 18 months (4): A. C. Greenwood 1, P. J. and H. C. Abbott, Ltd., 2. Under 18 months, shorn (8): D. C. McMillan 1, W. E. Moorhead 2 and 3. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb (4): W. E. Moorhead 1 and 2. Eighteen to 30 months, with lamb (4): W. E. Moorhead 1 and 2. Eighteen to 30 months, with lamb (2): W. E. Moorhead 1 and 2. Under 18 months (4): W. E. Moorhead 1 and 2. Under 18 months, shorn (2): Swannanoa Farm, Ltd., 1, W. E. Moorhead 2.

Suffolk.—Ram, over 18 months (1) G. S. Campbell 1 and champion. Ewe, over 18 months (2): G. S. Campbell 1 and champion and 2. Under 18 months (2) G. S. Campbell 1 and reserve and 2. South Suffolk.—Ram, over 18 months (5): A. C. Greenwood 1 and champion, F. J. Amos 2. Under 18 months (2): F, J. Amos 1 and reserve. A. C. Neave 1 and 2. Under 18 months, shorn since July 1 (8): G. D. Neave 1 and 2, F. J. Amos 3. Two rams, under 18 months, shorn since July 1 (3): F. J. Amos 1, A. S. Greenwood 2. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb (5): H. C. Vanstone 1 and reserve, F. J. Amos 2. Under 18 months (8): J. D. Gadpln, Ltd., 1 and champion, G. D. Neave 2, F. J. Amos

3. Under 18 months, shorn since July 1 (3): G. D. Neave 1 and Ryeland.—Ram, over 30 months (1) A. C. Greenwood 1 and reserve. Eighteen to 30 months (3): H. G. Stephens 1 and champion, A. C. Greenwood 2. under 18 months (2): A. C. Greenwood 1, H. G. Stephens 2. Under 18 months, natural condition (2): H. G. Stephens 1, A. C. Greenwood 2. Under 18 months, shorn (1): A. C. Greenwood 1. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb (2): H. G. Stephens 1 and champion, A. C. Greenwood 2. Eighteen to 30 months, with lamb (1): H. G. Stephens 1 and reserve. Under 18 months (2) H. G. Stephens 1, A. C. Greenwood 2. Under 18 months, shorn (2): A. C. Greenwood 1, H. G. Stephens 2. Under 18 months, natural condition (2): A. C. Greenwood 1, H. G Stephens 2. Under 18 months, natural condtion (2): A. C. Greenwood 1, H. G. Stephens 2. Corriedale.—Ram, over 18 months (4): R. J. Millar and Son 1 and champion, E. K. Millar 2. Under 18 months (3): W. E. Moorhead 1 and reserve, E. K. Millar 2. Under 18 months, natural condition (6): Smith Brothers 1 and 2. Under 18 months, shorn (8): R. J. Millar and Son I, W. E. Moorhead 2 and 3. Two rams, under 18 months (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb (4): Paparua Prison Farm 1 ■ and champion, W. E. Moorhead 2. Under 18 months (4): W. E. Moorhead 1 and reserve, Paparua Prison Farm 2. Under 18 months, natural condition (9): W. E. Moorhead 1, Paparua Prison Farm 2 and 3. Under 18 months, shorn (4): W. E. Moorhead 1, Paparua Prison Farm 2. Two ewes, under 18 months (2): W. E. Moorhead 1, Paparua Prison Farm 2. Flock Sheep.—Three fine wool hoggets, under 18 months (8): Paparua Prison Farm 1, and 2; M. M. Ford 3. Under 18 months, shorn (4): Paparua Prison Farm 1, E. K. Millar 2. Under 18 months, shorn as lambs (2): E. K. Millar 1, M. M. Ford 2. Three fine wool ewes, two-tooths, 18 to 30 months, with lamb (2): Paparua Prison Farm 1 and 2. Over 30 months, with iamb (2): Paparua Prison Farm 1 and 2. Three strong wool ewe hoggets, under 18 months, shorn as lambs (3): P. J. and H. C. Abbott, Ltd. 1, H. G. Stephens 2. Under 18 months, shorn (2): P. J. and H. C. Abbott, Ltd. 1. Under 18 months, not shorn (2): P. J. and H. C. Abbott, Ltd. 1 and 2. Three Romney ewe hoggets, under 18 months, unshorn (2): W. L. Cabbie 1 and 2. Fat Sheep.—Three fat hoggets, shorn (3): G. J. Benny and Sons, 1 and 2. Fat Lambs.—Three lambs, short-woolled, for butchers’ purposes (1): W. J. Winchester Jnr. 1. Short-woolled for butchers’ purposes (6): McClure Bros. 1 and 2. Short-woolled, for freezing purposes, not over 751 b (8): McClure Bros. 1, G. J. Benny and Sons 2, R. J. Millar and Sons 3. Most suitable for freezing, not over 721 b (12): McClure Bros. 1 and 3, G. M. Johnson 2. Long-woolied, for freezing purposes, not over 751 b (1): W.

J. Winchester Jnr. 1. Most suitable for freezing, not over 661 b (18): G. M. Johnson 1, K. M. Shlrtcliffe 2, A. C. Wright 3. School Classes. —Child's pet lamb, lambed not before August 1 (5): Anne Clark 1, Gordon Barnett 2, Gillian Upston 3. Hogget that has been entered in school competition (4): Russell Denton 1, Gillian Upston 2. Lyneft« npnton 3

and Company 1 and reserve and 2. Two yearling heifers (6): C. H. Green 1, Legg and Company 2, Tiverton Farm, Ltd., 3. Two females, the progeny of the one sire, bred by exhibitor (8): C. J. Chambers 1, Legg and Company 2. Bull, calved since June 1, 1983: C. J. Chambers 1 and reserve. Calved since June 1, 1983 (2): C. J. Chambers 1 and reserve. Calved since June 1. 1982 (1): N. and A. Rattray I. Calved prior to June 1, 1982 (1): C. J. Chambers 1 and champion. Breeding group, one bull, three females more than two years (2): C. J. Chambers 1 and 2. Junior breeding group, one yearling bull and two yearling heifers (1): C. J. Chambers 1. Friesian.—Cow, in milk or In calf, calved before June 1, 1961 (8): E. J. Stalker and Son 1 and champion, R. G. Mclntosh 2 and reserve champion, E. L. Adams 3. Heifer, in milk, calved since June 1, 1981 (3): E. L. Adams 1, E. J. Stalker and Son 2. In milk or in calf, 2J years old (2): J. J. and J. A. Geddes 1, R. G. Mclntosh 2; calved since June 1, 1962 (8): J. J. and J. A. Geddes 1, E. L. Adams 2 and 3; It years old (6): E. L. Adams 1, J. J, and J. A. Geddes 2; calved since June 1, 1963 (11): E. J. Stalker and Son 1, E. L. Adams 2, E. A. Gillman and Sons 3; calved since September 1, 1963 (6): E. J. Stalker and Son 1 and 2. Two yearling heifers (5): E. J. Stalker and Sons 1, E. -L. Adams 2; two females, the progeny of one sire, to be bred by exhibitor (8): E. J. Stalker and Son 1, E. L. Adams 2. Bull, calved since . June 1, 1963 (6): E. L. Adams 1, E. J. Stalker and Son 2; : calved since June 1. 1962 (3): N. E. Bearman 1, E. J. Stalker and 1 Son 3; calved before June 1, 1962 (6): R. W. Shadbolt 1 and champion, E. L. Adams 2 and reserve champion. Breeding group, 1 bull and 3 females, over two years old (2): E. L. : Adams 1, E. J. Stalker and Son : 2. Junior breeding group, 1 : yearling bull and 2 yearling ■ heifers (3): E. L. Adams 1, E. J. Stalker and Son 2. School Classes. —Two-year-old . heifer (4): W. Hurford 1, B. : Gulliver 2. Yearling heifer (9): ! W. Vigers 1, Jocelyn Boal 2, Julie Hurford 3.

Figs (Judge: Mr G. Beal, Kaiapoi.) Berkshire. —Boar, any age (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Farrowed since August 31, 1963, and before March 1, 1964 (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Farrowed since February 28 and before July 1 (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Sow, any age, in pig (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1 and champion. Farrowed since August 31, 1963, and before March 1, 1964 (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Farrowed since February 28 and before July 1 (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Tamworth.—Boar, any age (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Farrowed since August 31, 1963, and before March 1, 1964 (2): W. H. Crossen 1 and 2. Farrowed since February 28 and before July 1 (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Sow, any age, in pig (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1 and champion. Sow and litter under two months (1): W. H. Crossen 1 and reserve champion. Farrowed since February 28 and before March 1 (1): Paparua Prison Farm 1. Large White.—Boar (2): E. C. Lloyd I. H. J. Hurford and Son 2.

Cattle Judges: Beef Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus, Mr J. Stafford, Brookside. Milking Shorthorn and Red Poll, Mr T. R. Saunders, Sefton. Jersey, Mr L. P. Hawke. Sheffield (associate, Mr A. R. de Renzy, Temuka). Ayrshire, Mr L. H. Muirhead, Waimatuku. Friesian, Mr L. A. Dickie, Mataura.

Shorthorn.—Cow, in milk or calf, calved before July 1, 1961 (1) T. Marwick 1. Heifer, calved since September 1, 1963 (1): Stoneylea Shorthorns, Ltd., 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1963 (2) Stoneylea Shorthorns, Ltd., 1 and champion. Aberdeen Angus.—Heifer, calved since July 1, 1963 (1): R. G. and R. E. Allan 1 and champion. Bull, calved before July 1, 1963 (1): R. G. and R. E. Allan 1 and champion. Milking Shorthorn.—Cow, in milk, calved prior to June 1, 1961 (2): H. D. Hurford 1 and champion, 2 and reserve. Cow or heifer in milk, calved since June 1, 1961 (3): H. D. Hurford 1 and 2. Heifer, in milk or in calf, calved since June 1, 1962 (3) H. D. Hurford 1 and 2. Calved since June 1, 1963 (4): C. C. Gray 1, W. Vigers 2. Calved since September 1, 1963 (4) N. C. Gray 1, C. C. Gray 2. Two yearling heifers (3): N. C. Gray 1, C. C. Gray 2. Two females, progeny of one sire, bred by exhibitor (3): H. D. Hurford 1, Paparua Prison Farm 2. Bull, calved since June 1, 1963 (3): R. M. Mathers, jun., 1, H. D. Hurford 2. Calved before June 1, 1962 (3): C. C. Gray 1 and champion, Paparua Prison Farm 2 and reserve. Junior breeding group, one yearling bull, two yearling heifers (1): paparua Prison Farm 1. Red Poll. —Cow or heifer, calved before June 1, 1963 (1): R. and A. Ward-Smith 1 and champion. Bull, calved before June 1, 1963 (2): P. J. Fleming 1 and champion, R. and A. Ward-Smith 2 and reserve.

Jersey.—Cow, in milk, calved before June 1, 1961 (5): H. J. Hurford and Son 1 and champion, D. J. Boal 2. Dry cow, three years and over (3): M. and R. Tate 1, F. A. Lange 2. Heifer, in milk, calved since June 1, 1961 (5): F. A. Lange 1 and reserve, D. J. Boal 2. Inmilk or in calf, calved since June 1, 1962 (8): D. J. Boat 1, B. W. and M. T. Dawson 2, H. J. Hurford and Son 3. Calved since June 1, 1963 (11): F. A. Lange 1, H. J. Hurford and Son 2, D. J. Boal 3. Calved since September 1. 1963 (7): F. A. Lange 1, N. J. Bain 2, H. J. Hurford and Son 3. Two yearling heifers (7): F. A, Lange 1, H.

J. Hurford and Son 2, D. J. Boal 3. Two females, progeny of one sire, to be bred by exhibitor (7): H. J. Hurford and Son 1, F. A, Lange 2, B. W. and M. T. Dawson 3. Bull, calved since June 1, 1963 (5): N. J. Bain 1, D. J. Boal 2. Calved since June 1, 1962 (2): D. J. Boal 1 and reserve, N. J. Bain 2. Calved before June 1, 1962 (2): N. J. Bain 1 and champion. Breeding group, one yearling bull, three females over twoyears old (3): D. J. Boal 1, F. A. Lange 2. Junior breeding group, one yearling bull, two yearling heifers (4): D. J. Boal 1, N. J. Bain 2. Ayrshire.—Cow in milk, calved before June 1, 1961 (8): C. J. Chambers 1 and champion and 2, Legg and Company 3. Heifer, in milk or in calf, calved since June 1, 1961 (3): Legg and Company 1, Mrs L. E. Willan 2. Calved since June 1, 1962 (4): Legg and Company 1, Mrs L. E. Willan 2. Calved since June 1, 1963 (8): C. H. Green 1 and 2, Tiverton Farm, Ltd., 3. Calved since September 1, 1963 (9): Legg and Company 1 and 2, W. L. Hamilton 3. Dry cow, three years or over (3): Legg

Farrowed since August 31, 1963, and before March 1, 1964 (4): H. J. Hurford and Son 1 and champion, F. J. Miller 2 and reserve champion. Farrowed since February 28 and before July 1 (3): H. J. Hurford and Son 1, Paparua Prison Farm 2. Sow, any age, in pig (6): H. J. Hurford and Son 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion, Paparua Prison Farm 3. Sow and litter, not less than two months (2): H. J. Hurford and Son 1 and 2. Farrowed since August 31, 1963, and before March 1, 1964 (3): F. J. Miller I. H. J. Hurford 2 and 3. Farrowed since February 28 and before July 1 (4): J. H. Hurford and Son 1 and 2, Paparua Prison Farm 3. Landrace.— Boar, farrowed since August 31, 1963, and before March 1, 1964 (1): R. L. Skilling 1 and champion. Farrowed since February 28 and before July 1 (1): R. L. Skilling 1 and reserve champion. Sow, any age, in pig (3): R. L. Skilling 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion, B. J. Lange 3. Farrowed since August 31, 1963, and before March 1, 1964 (1): B. J. Lange 1. Farrowed since February 28 and before July 1 (3): B. J. Lange 1 and 2. Sow and crossbred litter (2): R. L. Skilling 1 and 2. Two bacon pigs, 1801 b to 2001 b (4): R. R. Wylie 1, H. J. Hurford and Son 2. Two porkers, any age and breed, up to 1201 b (5): H. J. Hurford and Son 1 and 2.

Goats Saanen Milch Goats (Judge: Mr C. Munnings, Heathcote) Buck.—Two years and over (1): J. A. Simpson, 1. Kid.—Under six months (4): J. A. Simpson, 1 and 2; Miss E. Greenwood, 3. Under 12 months (3): Miss E. Greenwood, 1 and 2. Goatling.—Under two years (I) Miss E. Greenwood, 1. Mature doe any age (5): C. G. Rowlands, 1 and champion; Miss T. Crown, 2; J. A. Simpson, 3. Shearing (Judges: Messrs J. Addiss, Mayfield, and W. Johnson, Rangiora) Open.—W. Johnson 1, R. Manson 2, D. McClintock 3. District: D. McClintock 1, B. Patterson 2, K. Greenwood 3. Young Farmers' Club: West Melton 1, Banks Peninsula 2, Waihora 3. Sheep Dog Trials Open (47).—R. M. Wilson’s Dawn 1, D. J. Daly’s Glen 2, A. E. Benbow’s Craig 3. Maiden (II) D. J. Daly’s Glen 1, W. M. Tilson’s Pete 2, W. D. Gebbie’s Tim 3. Dogs (Judge: Mr J. L. Reese, Southbridge) Sheep Dog.—Long-haired, male (5): G. H. Hubberjam, 1; Evan Millar, 2. Short-haired, male (7): K. H. Shirtcliff. 1; Keith Negus, 2; R. M. Wilson, 3. Short-haired, female (3): D. J. Daly, 1. Bearded (4): H. A. Boyle, 1 and 2. Spaniel (3): Robyn Negus, 1; Brian Lang, 2. Retriever (1): R. A. Burrows, 2. Welsh Corgi, any sex (5): Miss P. Mcllroy, 1; Allan Tong, 2. Poultry (Judges: Light breed, Mr W. L. Gobbe, Christchurch; heavy breed, Mr T. A. Mitchell, Christchurch) Light Breed.—Brown Leghorn, male (1): K. G. Orchard 1. Female (1): K. G. Orchard 1» White Leghorn, female (1): E. W. Tippens 1. Black Minorca, male (2): K. G. Orchard 1. Female (4): F. W. Ficken 1, K. G. Orchard 2. Ancona, male (4): Mbs N. Reuben 1, R. W. Davie 2. Female (3): R. W. Davie 1, Miss N. Reuben 2. Hamburg,

sprangled, male (3): E. A. Lapslie 1 and 2. Female (2): K. G. Orchard 1. Pencilled, male (1): E. A. Lapslie 1. Female (1): E. A. Lapslie 1. Black Hamburg, female (1): E. A. Lapslie 1. Bantams.—Black Rosecombe —Male (2): Gary Tippins 1. Female (1): Gary Tippins 1. Pekin—Male (6): E. A. Lapslie 1, N. and A. Rattray 2, K. G. Orchard 3. Female (3): E. J. Slattery 1, E. A. Lapslie 2. Game—Male (3): R. R. Ward 1, E. A. Lapslie 2, N. and A. Rattray 3. Female: N. and A Rattray 3. Female (3): N. and A. Rattray 1, E. A. Lapslie 2. Any variety bantam, district— Male (2): L. Slattery 1, B. Negus 2. Female (3): L. Slattery 1, V. Slattery 2, C. Henderson 3. Any other variety—Male (2): K. G. Orchard 1, R. Chisnall 2. Female (2): K. G. Orchard 1, R. Murray 2. Heavy Breed. —Black Orpington—Male (4): E. W. Tippins 1, E. J. Slattery 2. Female (1): E. W. Tippins 1. Silver Wyandott —Male (1): E. J. Slattery 1. Female (2): E. J. Slattery 1 and 2. White Wyandotte— Male (1): H. R. Warren 1. Female (1): H. R. Warren 1. Barred Plymouth Rock—Male (2): H. R. Warren 1. Female (1) H. R. Warren 1. Rhode Island Red—Male (3): H. R. Warren 1. C. J. Murray 2. Female (3): C. J. Murray 1, H. R. Warren 2. Sussex—Male (2) H. R. Warren 1, E. J. Slattery 2. Female (3): H. R. Warren 1, E. J. Slattery 2. Australorp—Male (3): E. W. Tippins 1, H. R. Warren 2. Female (4): E. W. Tippins 1 and 2.

Ducks.—Khaki Campbell— Drake (3): G. Chisnall 1. R. A. Samuda and Son 2. Duck (3): R. A. Samuda and Son 1 and 2. Any other heavy breed —Drake (1): G. Chisnall 1. Duck (1): G. Chisnall 1. Grain And Seeds (Judge: Mr P. R. Barter, Christchurch.)

W. V. Chatterton, 2 firsts, 1 second; M. G. and W. D. McClure, 4 firsts, 1 second; L. N. Chisnall, 2 firsts; L. A. and E. J. Christey, 1 first, 2 seconds; T. H Habberjam, 1 second; F. A. Bull and Sons, 3 firsts; R. B. Coe, 1 second; W. L. Gabbie, 1 second; G. Rapley, 1 first; W. K. Lemon, 1 second; Blakewater Estate, 2 firsts; S. Pycroft, 1 second; A. Ward-Smith, 1 first; E. Millar, 1 first; N. Mcllraith, 2 firsts. Potatoes And Roots (Judge: Mr F. G. Ferguson, Christchurch.)

L. R. Greenwood, 4 firsts, 1 second; P. G. Benny, 2 firsts, 2 seconds; R. Barnett, 2 firsts; R. Kent, 2 firsts; G. J. Benny and Sons, 1 first, 1 second, 1 third; A. A. Greenwood and Son, 1 first, 1 second; R. L. Skilling, 1 second; W. V. Chatterton, 1 third. Dairy And Domestic Produce (Judge: Mrs G. W. Cullen, Darfield) Mrs F. E. Ellis, 7 firsts, 8 seconds; Mrs J. Coles, 6 firsts, 5 seconds; Mrs C. F. Ward, 1 first, 2 seconds; Mrs N. J. Hamilton, 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third; Mrs O. C. Carr, 3 seponds; Ellesmere Country Girls’ Club, 2 thirds; Mrs A. L. Parnham, 1 first; Mrs F. H. Hillyer, 1 second, 1 third; Mrs T. D. Smith, 3 firsts, 1 second; Miss A. Jarman, 1 first; Miss M, G. Worner, 1 second; Miss H. Kendall, 1 first; Miss J. Francis, 1 second; Mrs G. Timms. 1 first; Mrs B. Cooper, 2 firsts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds; Miss N. Reuben, 1 first; Mrs Barnett, 1 first; Mrs L. L. Reid, 1 first, 2 seconds; Mrs E. V. Kent, 1 second, 1 third; Mrs J. G. Benny, 1 second; Mrs J. K. Boon, 1 first; C. J. Murray, 1 second. Flowers (Judges: Cut blooms, Mr V. G. Mason, Leeston; decorative, Mrs N. H. McCrostie, Christchurch) Mrs W. E. Moorhead, 3' firsts, 1 third; Mrs G. Lemon, 3 firsts, 3 seconds, 3 thirds; Mrs S. J. Lemon, 2 firsts, 3 seconds; Mrs S. McCartin, 1 second, 2 thirds; Mrs C. Patterson, 1 first, 1 third; Mrs B. Tod, 2 thirds; Mrs W. G. Cooper, 1 first, 3 seconds; Miss N. Cooper, 1 second; Mrs K. Martin, 1 first; Mrs A. A. Russell, 1 third; Mrs N. Heslop, 1 second; Mrs H. J. Hurford, 1 first, 1 third; H. Branthwaite, 1 second; Mrs L. L. Reid, 2 first?; Mrs J. Legg, 1 third; Mrs G. D. Russell, 1 second; Mrs N. Bearman, 1 third; Mrs I. V. O’Boyle, 2 firsts; Mrs G. E. Rennie, 1 second; Mrs N. L. Stephens, 1 first, 1 third; Mrs R. Benny, 2 seconds,

2 thirds; Mrs E. Hurford, 1 first; Mrs W. J. Winchester, 1 first; Mrs J. Chatterton, 1 second, 1 third; Mrs J. Powell, 1 second; Mrs N. Heslop, 1 first; Mrs W. V. Chatterton, 1 first; Miss B. J. Rowley, 2 firsts, 1 second; Mrs T. H. Habberjam, 1 first, 2 seconds. Needlework (Judge: Mrs M. E. Lyons, Christchurch) Ellesmere Country Girls’ Club, 2 firsts, 5 seconds, 3 thirds: Miss J. Cooper, 2 firsts, ? seconds: Miss A. M. Elliott, !

firsts, 1 second: Mrs E. Rodgers, 3 firsts; Mrs K. Martin, 1 first: Mrs H. I. Taylor, 3 seconds, 1 third; Mrs N. Miller. 1 second; Mrs F. E. Ellis, 1 second; Miss A. Stalker, 1 second; Mrs T. D. Smith, 1 first; Mrs J. Robertson, 1 second: Mrs H. Stalker. 1 second; Miss J. N. Orr, 2 firsts; Miss M. G. Worner, 2 seconds; Miss V. M. McClure, 1 first; Mrs E. D. Tapper, 1 second; Mrs Y. Elliott, 1 first; Mrs R. A. Burrows, 1 second. I third; Mrs B. Cooper, 1