Quality stock highlight of Hawarden Show

Press, Volume CXI, Issue 32561, 22 March 1971, Page 17

Quality stock highlight of Hawarden Show

Good entries of quality stock, special displays, increased gate takings, and sunny weather with temperatures in the high seventies, combined to make the Hawarden Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s annual show on Saturday an enjoyable day for both competitors and visitors.

In contrast to last year when rain marred the show, causing several competitors to scratch and reducing gate takings to $B6, the fine day on Saturday brought hundreds of people to the showgrounds in the Hawarden township and gate takings rose to $220, $l4 more than in 1969. By midday many sun umbrellas had blossomed around the ring as a large crowd gathered to watch the horse events, while others strolled round the grounds to inspect the big yarding of sheep and displays of machinery, produce, home craft, flowers, school children’s work, and historical items. Competitors and their animals, many wearing prize ribbons, made a colourful display in the ring during the grand parade, which was led by Derry’s Brass Band, of Christchurch. The Hawarden district is renowned for the quality of its fine-woolled sheep and in the big sheep section Corriedales predominated.

Entries in the open classes for Corriedale rams were very pleasing considering the dry conditions facing breeders in the Hawarden area, said the judge iMr K. V. Hood>. The champion rams and the best ram hogget were both outstanding animals A disappointing feature, however, was that good sheep had to be passed over because they had turned in feet, he said.

A pair of outstanding two-tooth ewes was a feature of the section for Corriedale ewes in natural condition, said the judge (Mr R. C. OvertonK The Corriedale breed again gained merit when a Corriedale ewe fleece entered by W. F. Dixon and Sons was judged the best entry in the wool section. The judge (Mr B. R. Grimmett, of Omihi) said that the fleece was of good character, colour and quality.

In spite of the dry weather the Southdown ewes were generally of good quality and the wool a good length, said the judge (Mr N. J. Moorhead, of Southbridge). The Romney judge (Mr R. Reid) said the sheep exhibited were well up to standard.

Although entries in the fat sheep section were few because of the dry weather, the stock shown was good and children’s pets were exceptionally good, said the judge (Mr J. W. R. Dawson, of Darfield). Hereford and Aberdeen Angus cattle were the only breeds represented in the small cattle section. Mr R. A. Park, who judged the beasts, said that in some of the Hereford classes competition between first and second placings was very close. Horse and pony classes were well supported and competition was keen in many. The champion hack of the show, B. J. Black’s and Mrs R. G. Gardner’s Scotch Whisky is enjoying a successful show season after being brought back into the ring recently. Formerly a show horse it retired and was later used for some time as a polo pony. On Saturday it was also judged the best hack up to 11 stone, the best lady’s hack and the best paced and mannered hack. The reserve champion hack and

best maiden hack was K. R. and Mrs Clifton’s Corkscrew. Exciseman, a former racehorse which is having its first season in the show ring was judged the champion hunter. It is owned by S. G. Rutherford. Reserve was Mrs G. West’s Dusky Bay. A well-known cob, Mrs L. Bush’s Prince Robin received its seventieth championship ribbon when it won the award for the champion cob. The Bush family was again successful when Royal Ascot owned by L. and K. Bush was judged the champion harness pony. Miss V. M. Willis’s Melody Maid was judged the best pony in Group A and Miss J. Whiteman’s Tanita, the champion in group B. A special display at the show which attracted a good deal of interest was an exhibit of historical items by the Waipara County Historical Society. Another attractive display included pottery and wool craft. Entries of work done by school children nearly doubled compared with last year. Two traction engines, both more than 60 years old and in immaculate condition, were a feature of the machinery exhibition. Results were:— CHAMPIONS Horses Hack.—B. H. Black’s and Mrs R. G. Gardner’s Scotch Whisky; reserve, K. R. and Mrs Clifton’s Corkscrew. Hunter: S. G. Rutherford’s Exciseman; reserve, Mrs G. West’s Dusky Bay. Cob: Mrs L. Bush’s Prince Robin. Harness pony: L. and K. Bush’s Royal Ascot. Pony, group A: Miss V. M. Willis’s Melody Maid; reserve, Miss R. Johns’s Gidget. Group B: Miss J. Wightman’s Tanita; reserve, J. and N. Searle’s Lorna Doone.

Sheep Halfbred ram.—C. Burrows; reserve. P. S. Northcote. Ewe: C. Burrows; reserve, P. S. Northcote. Corriedale ram: J. D. Sidey and W. R. E. and F. E. Booker; reserve, M. J. and A. D. Sidey. Ewe: W. R. E. and F. E. Booker; reserve, W. J. Hoban and Son. Ewe: J. F. G. Blakely and Son. Southdown ram: A. K. McLaughlin and reserve. Ewe: A. K. McLaughlin and reserve. Romney ram: D. W. Palmer and reserve. Ewe: C. Burrows and reserve. English Leicester ewe: R. J. and M. A. Burrows. Border Leicester reserve ram: J. R. Gardner. Ewe: J. R. Gardner and reserve. Dorset Down ram: A. J. R. Johnstone. Ewe: A. J. R. Johnstone Dorset Horn or Poll Dorset ram: B. and P. Gardner and reserve. Ewe: M. J. Dwyer and reserve. South Dorset Down ewe: A. A. and L. W. Ellis: reserve. G. L. C. Dunster. Ryeland ram: B. and P. Gardner and reserve. Ewe: B. and P. Gardner and reserve. Halfbred or Corriedale ewes: H. S. Tanner and Son. Young Fanners’ Club classes, ewe: J. Forrester. Wool Champion fleece.—W. F. Dixon and Sons. Cattfo Hereford bull.—J. F. G. Blakely and son. Cow: W. P. Earl. LIGHT HORSES Hacks and Hunters (Judge: Mrs J. S. Heard) Mare, any age, most suitable for breeding (10): Mrs F. P. Roberts’s Sirinit 1, J. Miles’s and Dr A. H. Meikleham’s Flash 2, Miss S. Mahon’s Bannockburn 3. Maiden hack, mare or gelding, any age (16): K. R. and Mrs Clifton’s Corkscrew 1 and reserve,

Miss D. Parkinson’s and R. T. Barker’s Arctic 2, Miss S. Mahon’s Bannockburn 3. Hack, up to 11 stone mare or gelding, any age (15): B. H. Black’s and Mrs R. G. Gardner’s Scotch Whisky 1 and champion, Miss S. Mahon’s Bannockburn 2, Mrs G. J. Power’s Xanadu 3. Hack up to 13 stone mare or gelding, any age (3): K. R. and Mrs Clifton’s Corkscrew 1. Hack up to 15 stone, mare or gelding, any age (3): S. G. Rutherford’s Exciseman 1. Mrs B. G. Rutherford’s Grenade 2, Miss D. Parkinson’s and R. T. Berkeris Arctic 3. Park hack, 14.2 and not over 15 hands (8): B. H. and Mrs Black’s Peterson 1, Miss S. Mahon’s Bannockburn 2, Miss J. Lawrence’s Gay 3. Lady’s hack, mare or gelding (16): B. H. Black’s and Mrs R. G. Gardner’s Scotch Whisky 1, Miss S. Mahon’s Bannockburn 2, Mrs B. G. Rutherford’s Grenade 3. Maiden cob, not over 15.1 hands (6): Miss N. Veitch’s Toro

1, Miss A. Wightman’s Gay Princess 2, Mrs P. G. Fraser’s Julian 3. Cob not over 14.3 hands (6): Miss S. Coffey’s Sooty 1, Miss A. Wightman’s Gay Princess 2. Miss K. Stringer’s Lucky Lass 3. Cob, over 14.3 and not over 15.1 hands (6) Mrs L. Bush’s Prince Robin 1, Miss A. K. Thom’s Moorboy 2, Miss J. A. Stevenson’s Troy 3. Best paced and mannered hack (9): B. H. Black’s and Mrs R. G. Gardner’s Scotch Whisky 1, Mrs B. G. Rutherford’s Grenade 2, Miss L. Gibb’s Perry 3. Best walking horse (10): Mrs B. G. Rutherford’s Grenade 1, E. G. O. Rutherford’s Collide 2. E. W. I. Pawsey’s Lorna Doone 3. Best type of hunter (12): S. G. Rutherford’s Exciseman 1, Miss D. Parkinson’s and R. T. Barker’s Arctic 2, Mrs B. G Rutherford’s Grenade 3. PONIES Group A (Judge: Mr A. Pulford) Pony stallion, not over 14.2 hands (3): N. C. Mahon’s Punga Fanfare 1, W. R. Hawker’s Chewton Sprite 2, B. W. Page’s Copperkin 3. Pony brood mare, not over 14.2 hands, with foal at foot (3): Miss A. MacPhail’s Gutter 1, Miss J. and L. Hawker’s Mellissa 2, Miss S. Brooker’s Goldie 3, Pony mare most suitable for breeding saddle ponies, not over 12.2 hands (11): Miss V. Willis’s Melody Maid 1 and champion, Miss S. McKenzie’s and J. Croft’s Oh Dear 2. G. Heard’s Tinkerbelle 3. Maiden pony, not over 12.2, rider under 13 years (8): J. Croft’s Oh Dear 1, Miss A. Burrow’s Little Sir Echo 2. D. Power’s Skylark 3. Pony over 11.2 and not over 12 hands, rider under 13 (5): Miss R. John f s Gidget 1 and reserve, Miss N. Fleming’s Topper 2, D. Power’s Skylark 3. Pony over 12 and not over 12.2 hands, rider under 13 (7) Miss V. M. Willis’s Melody Maid 1, J. Croft’s Oh Dear 2. Mrs L. R. C. MacFarlane’s and Miss A. Henderson’s Quick Return 3. Pony not over 11.2, rider under 13 (7): G. Heard’s Tinkerbelle 1, A. Hander’s Lady Dawn 2, Miss K. Mcßae’s Topsy 3. District pony, not over 12.2 hands, ridter under 13 (9): Cartridge family’s Jackie 1, A. Hander’s Lady Dawn 2, G. Barker’s Noddy 3. Best paced and mannered pony, not over 12.2 hands rider under 13 (16): Miss R. John’s Gidget 1, Miss A. Burrow’s Little Sir Echo 2, Mrs L. R. C. MacFarlane’s and Miss A. Henderson’s Quick Return 3. School pony, not over 13J (10): M. and J. Crean’s Prince 1, L. Crean’s Trixie 2, D. Butterick and J. Greenslade 3.

Group B (Judge: Mrs G. F. Cresswell) Pony mare most suitable for breeding saddle ponies between 12.2 and 14.2 hands (18): J. and N. Searle’s Lorna Doone 1, Misses A. and E. MacPhail’s GUsson 2, Wood family’s Agreement 3. Maiden pony over 13.2 and not over 14.2, rider under 18 (7): Misses R. Grimery’s and S. Lowe’s Golden Sheik 1, Misses J. and N. Searle’s Recovery 2, Wood family’s Robert Scott 3. Maiden pony over 12.2 and under 13.2 hands, rider under 16 (12): Miss R. Johns’s Vanity 1, Miss J. Prebble’s Medico 2, B. Costello’s Gay Queen 3. Pony over 13.2 and not over 14 hands, rider under 18 (4): Wood family’s Agreement 1 and Wood family’s Pineapple Poll 2, Miss P. WyUe’s Desert Queen 3. Pony over 14 hands and not over 14J2

hands, rider under 18 (13): Misses R. Grimsey and S. Lowe’s Golden Sheik 1 Reed and Clark’s Alladin’s Light 2 E. and G. Gardner’s Cherry Wine 3. Pony over 12.2 and not over 13 hands, rider under 16 (7): Miss J. Wightman’s Tanita 1 and champion. Miss V. M. Willis’s Treasure 2. Wood family’s Just William 3. Pony over 13 hands and not over 13.2 rider under 16 (16): J. and N. Searle’s Lorna Doone 1 and reserve, Hawker children's Sahara Queen 2, Miss R. John’s Vanity 3. District pony over 12.2 and not over 14.2 hands, rider under 18, residents of Waipara County only (8): B. Ginders’s Scienity 1, B. Costello’s Gay Queen 2, R. Smith’s Waconda 3. Best paced and mannered pony, over 12.2 and not over 13.2, rider under 16 (22): Miss J. Nilon’s Lucky Star 1. Miss J. Wightman’s Tanita 2, Miss V. M. Willis’s Treasure 3. Best paced and mannered pony, over 13.2 and not over 14.2 hands, rider under 18 (15): Miss J. Shand 1, Wood family’s Pineapple Poll 2, Misses A.

and F. MacPhail’s Glisson 3. Best team thrge ponies hot over 14.2 hands (6): Mount Herbert Pony Club 1, Belfast Pony Club 2, Rangiora Pony Club 3. HARNESS HORSES AND PONIES Harness pony, ■ not over 14.2 hands (4): L. and K. Bush’s Royal Ascot 1 and champion, R. A. Falls’s Czarina 2, L. H. A. Bush’s Midnight 3. Harness horse, over 14.2 hands (2): L. H. A. Bush’s Firecrest 1, R. A. Falls’s Lady Bracken 2. Hamess horse or best turnout driver by a lady (3): R. A. Falls’s Czarina 1, L. H. A. Bush’s Midnight 2, K. R. and Mrs Clifton’s Golden Quest 3; Riding competitions (Judges: Mr D. A. Pulford and Mrs G. F. Cresswell.) Best boy or girl rider under 10 years (16): Jane Wightman 1, J. Croft 2, R. Smith’s Waconda 3. Best boy or girl rider under 12 years (12): G. Heard 1, B. Ginders’s Scienity 2, M. Fleming 3. Best bby or girl rider 10 and under 12 years (15): Nichola Wood 1, B. Jury 2, D. Wood 3. Best boy or girl rider 12 and under 14. years (23): Vicki Willis 1, Deborah Rush’s Sandy 2, Miss D. Bevins 3. Best boy or girl under 14 years (12): Deborah Rush’s Sandy 1, Joanne Higgins’s Serena 2, Jill Nilon’s Lucky Star 3. Best boy or girl rider 14 and under 16 years (15): Miss J. Shand I, Julie Searle 2, Miss P. Wylie 3. Best boy or girl rider under 12 years (residents of Waipara County only) (11): B. Ginders’s Scienity 1, Lynette Crean 2, R. Smith’s Waconda 3. Unity competition, rider under 13 years (13): D. Wood’s Just William 1, G. Heard’s Tihkerbelle 2, Miss J. Wightman’s Tanita 3. Unity competition, rider 13 and under 16 years (14): Miss P. Wylie’s Desert Queen 1, Miss J. Pebble’s Medico 2, R. Wood’s Agreement 3.

Jumping competitions Maiden hunter (14): S. G. Rutherford’s Exciseman 1, Mrs G. West’s Dusky Bay 2, Miss C. Begg’s Irish Dollar 3. Lightweight hunter (14): P. H. Crean’s Matador 1, Mrs G. West’s Dusky Bay 2, Mrs G. J. Power’s Ladakh 3. Heavy-weight hunter (5): R. H. Rutherford’s Delaware 1, S. G. Rutherford’s Exciseman 2, E. G. O. Rutherford’s Collide 3. Open hunter event (14): S. G. Rutherford’s Exciseman 1, Mrs G. West’s Dusky Bay 2, G. J. Power’s Ladakh and Miss C. Begg’s Irish Dollar (equal) 3. Pony jumping, not over 13.2 hands (20): R. Smith’s Waconda 1, Miss V. Hales’s Queen Bee 2, B. Harris’s Phodey 3. Pony jumping, over 13.2 and not over 14.2 hands (15): Miss J. Waters’s Master Simon 1, Wood family’s Robert Scott 2, same owner’s Pineapple Poll 3. A and C grade F.E.I. jump (6) Mrs G. West’s Dusky Bay 1, P. H. Crean’s Matador 2, Miss S. Mahon’s Lucky Jack 3. Open F.E.I. pony jump, pony not over 14.2 hands, rider under 18 years (24): Miss P. Wylie’s Desert Queen 1, Wood family's Pineapple Poll 2, S. Heppelthwaite’s Jonathan 3. Improvers FJB.I. jump (10): I Murdoch’s Drambuie 1. SHEEP Halfbred (Judges: Messrs K. Stevenson and J. G. Calder, junior.) Ram, two-shear and over (5): C. Burrows 1 and champion, P. S. Northcote 2 and reserve champion, J. M. Inch 3. Ram, oneshear and over, natural condition (7) P. S. Northcote 1 and 3, J. M. Inch 2. Ram lamb (2): P. S. Northcote 1, C. Burrows 2. Ram lamb, natural condition (3): P. S. Northcote 1, J. M. Inch 2, C. Burrows 3. Ewe, two-shear and over (1): C. Burrows 1. Ewe, (meshear and over, natural condition (4): C. Burrows 1 and champion, P. S. Northcote 2, 3 and reserve champion. Ewe lamb (4): P. S. Northcote 1 and 2, C. Burrows 3, Corriedale

(Judges: Rams open, Mr K. V. Hood; Rams, natural condition, Mr C. Ensor; Rams, junior, Mr M. R. Hodgen; Ewes, open, Mr W. E. Moorhead; Ewes, natural condition, Mr R. C. Overton; Junior, Mr R. E. McMillan.) Ram, two-shear and over (14): M. J. and A. D. Sidey 1,2 and reserve champion, W. R. E. and F. E. Booker 3. Ram, one-shear (16): J. D. Sidey 1 and champion,

J. F. G. Blakely and Son 1, W. R. E. and F. E. Booker 3. Ram lamb (23): W. R. E. and F. E. Booker 1 and champion, J. D. Sidey 2, M. J. and A. D. Sidey 3. Pair ram lambs (8): M. J. and A. D. Sidey 1 and 3, W. J. Hoban and Son 2. Ram, twoshear and over, natural condition (8): J. D. Sidey 1 and 2, D. S. Trust 3. Ram, one-shear, natural condition (11): D. S. Johns Trust 1 and 3, W. A. Booker 2. Ram lamb, natural condition (18): W. F. Dixon and Sons 1, J. F. G. Blakely and Son 2, J. D. Sidey 3. Ewe, two-shear and over: W. R, E. and F. E. Booker 1,2 and champion, M. J. and A. D. Sidey 3. Ewe, one-shear (15): W. J. Hoban and Son 1 and reserve champion, J. F. G. Blakely and Son 2 and 3. Ewe lamb (15): W. F. Dixon and Sons 1, M. J. and A. D. Sidey 2 and 3. Pair ewe lambs: W. J. Hoban and Sons 1, M. J. and A. D. Sidey 2, J. F. G. Blakely and Son 3. Ewe, two-shear and over, natural condition (12): Estate O. G. Evans 1, M. J. and A. D. Sidey 2, W. R. E. and F. E. Booker 3. Ewe, one-shear, natural condition: W. J. Hoban and Son 1, W. R. E. and F. E. Booker 2, J. F. G. Blakely and Son 3. Pair ewes in natural condition (5): J. F. G. Blakely and Son 1,2 and champion, W. J. Hoban and Son 3. Ewe lamb, natural condition (16): W. F. Dixon and Sons 1, W. J. Hoban and Son 2, J. F. G. Blakely and Son 3.

Southdown (Judges: Ewes, Messrs N. J. Moorhead and C. Cleeve jun. Rams, Messrs J. R. Croy and R. M. Inwood jun.)

Ram, two-shear and over (2): A. K. McLaughlin 1 and champion, J. K. Fincham 2. Ram, oneshear: J. K. Fincham 1 and 2. Ram, one-shear and over, natural condition (3): A. K. McLaughlin 1 and champion. J. K. Fincham 2 and 3. Ram lamb (3): A. K. McLaughlin 1. 2 and best ram lamb. J. K. Fincham 3. Ram lamb, natural condition (3): A. K. McLaughlin 1 and 3, J. K. Fincham 2. Pair ram lambs, natural condition (2): A. K. McLaughlin 1, J. K. Fincham 2. Ewe, two-shear and over (5): A. K. McLaughlin 1 and 2, J. K. Fincham 3. Ewe, one-shear (5): A. K. McLaughlin 1,2 and reserve champion, J. K. Fincham 3. Ewe, two-shear and over, natural condition (5): A. K. McLaughlin 1 and reserve champion, J. K. Fincham 2 and 3. Ewe, one-shear, natural condition (5): A. K. McLaughlin 1 and 2. J. K. Fincham 3. Ewe lamb (4): A. K. McLaughlin 1 and 2, J. K. Fincham 3. Ewe lamb, natural condition: A. K. McLaughlin 1 and 2, J. K. Fincham 3, Pair ewe lambs (2): A. K. McLaughlin 1, J. K. Fincham 2. Romney (Judges: Messrs R. G. B. Reid and J. Allan jun.) Ram, two-shear and over (3): D. W. Palmer 1 and champion, C. Burrows 2. R. J. and M. A. Burrows 3. Ram, one-shear (3): D. W. Palmer 1, 3 and reserve champion, C. Burrows 2. Ram, one-shear and over, natural condition (3): R. J. and M. A. Burrows 1. D. W. Palmer 2 and 3. Ram lamb (3): C. Burrows 1, Beechgrove Stud 2, D. W. Palmer 3. Shorn ram lamb (6): C. Burrows 1 and 3, D. W. Palmer 3. Ram lamb, natural condition (4): D. W. Palmer 1 and 3, C. Burrows 2. Ewe, two-shear and over (4): C. Burrows 1 and reserve champion. D. W. Palmer 2 and 3. Ewe, one-shear (2): C. Burrows 1,2 and champion. Ewe. one-shear and over, natural condition: C. Burrows 1 and -2, D. W: Palmer 3. Ewe lamb (2): C. Burrows 1. R. J. and M. A. Burrows 2. Shorn ewe lamb (4): C. Burrows 1, R. J. and M. A. Burrows 2, D. W. Palmer 3. Ewe lamb, natural condition (2): C. Burrows 1, D. W. Palmer 2. English Leicester (Judge: Mr R. G. B. Reid) . Ram, one-shear (1): R. J. and M. A. Burrows 1. Ram lamb (2): R. J. and M. A. Burrows 1 and 2. Ewe, one-shear (3): R. J. and M. A. Burrows 1 and champion, P. S. Northcote 2 and 3. Ewe lamb (2): R. J. and M. A. Burrows 1 and 2. Ewe lamb, natural condition (1): P. S. Northcote 1. Border Leicester (Judge: Mr R. G. B. Reid) Ram, one-shear (1): A. S. Holland 1. Ram lamb (3): J. R. Gardner 1,2 and reserve champion, A. S. Holland 3. Ewe, twoshear and over (3): J. R. Gardner 1. 2 and reserve champion, A. S. Holland 3. Ewe one-shear (1): J. R. Gardner 1 and champion. Ewe lamb (3): J. R. Gardner 1 and 3, A. S. Holland 2. Dorset Down (Judges: Messrs T. A. Fraser and S. C. Mason jun.) Ram, one-shear (2): A. J. R. Johnstone 1 and champion, J. and R. Andrew 2. Ram lamb (3): J. and R. Andrew 1 and 2, A. J. R. Johnstone 3. Ewe, two-shear and over (2): A. J. R. Johnstone 1 and champion, J. and R. Andrew 2. Ewe, one-shear (2): J. and R. Andrew 1, A. J. R. Johnstone 2. Ewe lamb (3): A. J. R. Johnstone 1, J. and R. Andrew 2 and 3. Dorset Horn or Poll Dorset (Judge: Mr G. Lowe) Ram, two-shear and over (3): B. and P. Gardner 1, 3 and champion, M. J. Dwyer 2. Ram, oneshear (5): B. and P. Gardner 1 and champion, R. G. Barnes 2, M. J. Dwyer 3. Ram lamb (5): M. J. Dwyer 1. R. G. Barnes 2, B. and P. Gardner 3. Pair ram lambs (3): M. J. Dwyer 1, R. G. Barnes 2, B. and P. Gardner 3. Ewe. two-shear and over (7): M. J. Dwyer 1, 3 and champion, R. G. Barnes 2. Ewe, one-shear (6): M. J. Dwyer 1, R. G. Barnes 2 and 3. Ewe lamb (7): M. J. Dwyer 1 and champion, R. G. Barnes 2, B. and P. Gardner 3. South Dorset Down (Judges: Messrs J l . A. Fraser and S. C. Mason jun.) Ram, two-shear and over (1): G. L. C. Dunster 1. Ram, oneshear (1): A. A. and L. Ellis 1. Ram lamb (5): A. A. and L. W. Ellis 1. A. K. McLaughlin 2, G. L. C. Dunster 3. Ram lamb, natural condition (6): A. A. and L. W. Ellis 1, G. L. C. Dunster 2, J. R. Bruce 3. Ewe, two-shear and over (5): G. L. C. Dunster 1 and champion, A. A. and L. W. Ellis 2 and 3. Ewe, one-shear (5): A. A. and L. W. Ellis 1,2 and 3. Ewe lamb (5): A. A. and L. W. Ellis 1 and 2, G. L. C. Dunster 3. Ewe lamb, natural condition (5): A. K. McLaughlin 1 and 2, A. A. and L. W. Ellis 3. Ryeland • (Judge: Mr I. J. Muldrew) Ram, two-shear and over (3): B. and P. Gardner 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. Ram, one-shear (3): B. and P. Gardner 1 and 2, D. J. Morrison 3. Ram lamb .(3): D. J. Morrison 1, B. and P. Gardner 2 and 3. Ewe,

two-shear and over (4): B. and P. Gardner 1,2 and champion, D. J. Morrison 3. Ewe, one-shear (3): B. and P. Gardner 1,2 and reserve champion, D. J. Morrison 3. Ewe lamb (4): B. and P. Gardner 1 and 2, D. J. Morrison 3 ‘ FLOCK SH6EP Halfbred or Corriedale (Judges: Messrs A. E. Hiatt and M. Black jun.) Five ewes, two-shear and over (2): B. G. Lang 1, Tlmpendean Farm, Ltd, 2. Pair ewes, oneshear (5): H. S. Tanner and Son 1 and champion. B. ,G. Lang 2, Tlmpendean Farm, Lid, 3. Pair woolly ewe hoggets (5): P. J. Hope 1, A. H. Black 2, B. G. Lang 3. Pair shorn ewe lambs (3): H. S. Tanner and Son 1, A. H. Black 2. Pair ewes, two-shear and over, tussock sheep only (1): E. W. I. Pawsey 1. Pair woolly ewe hoggets, tussock sheep only (1): E. W. I. Pawsey 1. Pair ewes, one-shear, tussock sheep only (1): E. W. I. Pawsey 1.

Prime sheep and lambs (Judge: Mr J. W. R. Dawson) Pair prime ewes (any breed), eight-tooth and over, most suitable for export (2): A. H. Black 1 and 2. Pair of black-faced lambs (Including Ryelands), most suitable for export (1): D. H. Cotterill. Pair of prime twotooth wethers, most suitable for export (3): A. H. Black 1 and 2, D. H. Cotterill 3. One lamb (any breed), most suitable for packaged meat trade (1): D. H. Cotterlil. Pet lambs (8): N. Beaton 1, R. Rutherford 2, D. Cartridge 3. Young Farmers' Club Classes (Judge: Mr D. Anderson) Pair woolly ewe hoggets (5): D. Kinnell 1, R. Mason 2, P. Black 3. Pair ewes, one-shear (8)' J. Forester 1,2 and champion, M. Stanton 3. Pair ewes, two-shear or over (5): M. Stanton I, 2 and reserve, R. McMillan 3. Pair of shorn ewe lambs (5): P. Black 1, M. Black 2, K. Earl 3. WOOL (Judge: Mr B. R. Grimmett) Halfbred or Corriedale ram hogget (1): D. S. Johns Trust 1. Halfbred or Corriedale ewe hogget (8): W. F. Dixon and Sons 1 and 3, D. S. Johns Trust 2. Halfbred or Corriedale ewe hogget, to be selected by member of Young Farmers’ Club (1): D. S. Johns Trust 1. Halfbred or Corriedale hogget, sheep depastured on country 1500 ft or higher (3): R. K. Allison 1, D; J. Greenslade 2. Halfbred or Corriedale ewe (4): W. F. Dixon and Sons 1 and champion fleece, J. F. G. Blakely and Son 2 and 3. Halfbred or Corriedale ewe, to be selected by member of the Young Farmers’ Club (4): R. Inwood 1, W. Mason 2, P. A. Black 3. Halfbred or Corriedale ewe, depastured on country 1500 ft or higher (2): L. R. Forrester 1 and 2. Halfbred or

Corriedale ram (3): J. F. G. Blakely and Son 1, L. R. Forrester 2, D. S. Johns Trust 3. Halfbred or Corriedale ewe from unregistered breeders (4): H. S. Tanner and Sons) Ltd, 1, A. H. Black 2, L. R. Forrester 3. Halfbred or Corriedale ewe hogget from unregistered breeder (3): H. S. Tanner and Sons 1, S. Forrester 2, Reese 3. Best prepared sheep pelt (3): D. C. Bethel! 1 and 2. Best sheep pelt prepared by a member of the Young Farmers’ Club (5): R. Lawrence 1, D. Grimwood 2 and 3. CATTLE (Judge: Mr R. A. Park) Aberdeen Angus Bull, any age (1): C. G. Gardiner and Sons 1. Hereford Bull, any age (2): J. F. G. Blakely and Son 1 and champion, W. P. Earl 2. Yearling bull born after July 1, 1969 (8): J. F. G. Blakely and Son 1, G. M. Burrows 2 and 3. Cow with calf at foot (3): W. P. Earl 1 and champion, G. M. Burrows 2. Helfer born after July 1, 1969 (4): G. M. Burrows 1, W. P. Earl 2, J. F. G. Blakely and Son 3. DOGS (Judge: Mr e. Lang) Short-haired collie (4): Joanne Sidney’s Rock 1, K. A. Black 2, L. R. Forrester’s Tip 3. Longhaired collie (4): Sally Phipps’s Muller 1, Nick! Power’s Wag 2, Ann Wright’s Sue 3. Beardie (7): Janet Aitken’s Rick 1, Anne Booker’s Beardie Scot 2, K. W. Manning 3. Best reared working sheep dog pup under six months shown by a child under 14 years (14): Graeme Inch 1, Helen Inch 2, Geoffrey Denton 3. Sporting dog (2): Richard Hales’s Bruce 1. Pet dog, any breed (5): D. Cartridge’s Rex 1, R. G. Searle’s Brandy 2, A. Booker’s Tammy 3. GRAIN AND SEED (Judge: Mr R. Ellis) Aotea, half-bushel or more (5): D. A. Reese 1, W. J. C. Wilson 2, A. J. R. Johnstone 3. Arawa, half-bushel or more (3): J. P. O’Carroll 1, J. S. Scott 2, Earl Bros 3. Wheat, any other variety (1): D. A. Reese 1. Partridge peas (2): K. Stewart 1, Earl Bros 2. Any other variety peas (2): A. J. R. Johnstone 1, M. Stewart 2. Malting barley (7): W. A. Yates 1, W. J. C. Wilson 2, C. A. Denton 3. Oats, any other variety (4): J. P. O’Carroll I, A. J. R. Johnstone 2, D. A. Reese 3. Lucerne hay, best bale (12): J. P. O’Carroll 1, P. A. Black 2, M. D. Black 3. Meadow hay (6): D. A. Reese 1, M. D. Black 2, J. Olorenshaw 3. Ryecorn (2): D. A. Reese 1, J. S. Scott 2. Grus section Ryegrass, perennial (4): A. J. R. Johnstone 1, Earl Bros 2, C. A. Denton 3. Red clover, 201 b ■ (1): J. P. O’Carroll 1.