Big pageant of progress at Ashburton

Press, 31 October 1977, Page 15

Big pageant of progress at Ashburton

Not in a hundred years have Ashburton show patrons seen such a pageant of fanning progress, or such a big and diverse representation of the livestock breeds which make up the district’s rich pastoral industry, as at the Ashburton Agricultural; and Pastoral Association’s' centennial show. The show, extended to three days. Thursday to Saturday, because of the centenary, was a record one in all respects. A year of hard work and planning by the association was rewarded with fine weather for all three days. Gate takings were Ss726—nearly $7OO higher than last year—with 5524 C of this taken on the Saturday. Attendance over the three davs exceeded; 11,000. Entries totalled 4429, ex-i ceeding the previous record I last year by 726. Show patrons were undoubtedly just as pleased as the association’s centenaryvear president (Mr A. J. Blair) with the success of the' event. It was climaxed on Saturday when, for the second time in a year—the othc. being the Ashburton County centennial procession and vintage field day last November—a wonderful array of restored vehicles and farm machinery was displayed together with many other relics of farming and transport from the last 100 years. Judges generally praised the high quality of the livestock on exhibition, and of the preparation of the horses and ponies. Competition was keener than ever, with the extra incentive of a number of silver trays and other imposing trophies, at stake only for the centennial show, for supreme champion awards in various sections. The show was officially opened on Saturdav morning bv the Minister of Lands (Mr V. S. Young). He commended the association on its progressiveness in catering in its programme not only for every aspect of farming but for a multiplicity of other events for town and countrv people. Mr Young said agricultural and pastoral associations must move with the times in th'' regard, or be left behind. With more and more

peonle moving into urban areas, be said, the need would become greater to displav New Zealand’s agricultural and pastoral wealth through these shows, so that the maior sources of this countrv’s livelihood were emphasised. The Minister congratulated■ the association on its centenary and wished it the best I as it embarked on its second 100 years. One of New Zealand’s! foremost dog trialists and a household name in Canterbury Mr R. M. Wilson, of Kirwee. had a momentous centennial show in the district in which he was born and raised. Against 93 of the best doas in the South Island Mr Wilson’s three entries, a bitch. Rose, and two of her daughters. Rosebud and Queen, gained the top three placing;-. Mr Wilson won his first dog trial in Ashburton in 1926 and scored his 1000th win in 1968. He savs he has lost count of the first placings since then. In 51 years Mr Wilson has won seven national championships and has been run-ner-up seven times. Rose, which won the Ashburton Show centennial championship trial, has gained Mr Wilson three national titles. Rose and Queen were used in the New Zealand-pro-duced television series, “The Mackenzie Affair." on the life of James Mackenzie. Instead of Mr Wilson's appearing three times in the ring to work his three finalists before the public on Saturday’.- programme, a demonstration trial was held with Mr Wilson’s Rose, and the fourth place-getter. D. J. Haines, and fifth place-get-ter. C. D. Wilson, a brother of Mr R. M. Wilson. Mr C. D. Wilson's Tim won the demonstration with 98 points, from Mr R. M. Wilson. 97. The horse section, one of the biggest of any South Island show with 1911 entries, produced some excellent perFriday results, p. 29

iuruuun.es, .„.a-out. An Australian judge of group C ponies (up to 127 cm), Mr I. McDuie, of Sydney, said the top ponies in each open class were excellent, and comparable with the best standards anywhere. Below these, however, there were instances of ponies being not well enough schooled for their young riders, the smallest of whom did not always have full control of their mounts. The standard of showing and presentation of the entries /as excellent. Mr McDuie said. The champion hack was A. L. Dunn and Mrs Dunn’s Nightcall, a highly successful combination at many shows. A silver tray given by the Christchurch Press Company for the supreme champion oony at the centennial show was won by Anne-Marie Connelly’s mount, Kimberley. The grand parade of livestock and horses was led by Mr Bruce Small, with a yearling heifer. At the first show 100 years before his great-great-grandfather, Mr Walter Small, a pioneer settier of the Wheatstone district, led the grand parade, also with a yearling heifer. Bruce Small’s uncle, Mr R. F. Small, was the association’s president last year. Patrons’ interest was held after the grand parade with the parade of machinery and implements, from the earliest to the most modern. A polo match between the North Island and an Ashburton team was won by the North Island combination by five goals to two. Championship awards were:— Sheep Merino.—Ram: J. R. Todhunter and Sons. Ewe: A. A Urquhart. Corriedale.—Ram: I.‘ E. O. McKellar; reserve, R. Robinson. Ewe: M. J. and A. D. Sidey; reserve, N. W. Briggs. Romney.—Ram: J. A. Brown. Ewe: I. R. Oaklev. Southdown.—Ram: D. and M. Stowell, J. Brown and J. Miles; reserve. D. A. Wyllie. Ewe: D. A. Wyllle. Dorset Down.—Ram: G. M. Scott, Ltd; reserve. P. J. and H. C Abbott, Ltd. Ewe: reserve. P J. and 11. C. Abbott. Ltd. Hampshire, — Ram. Supreme champion: D. C. Crosson. Ewe: J. W. and C. G. Anderson; reserve, R. F. Gould. South Dorset Down.—Ram: K. W. Bush; reserve, G. M. Scott, Ltd. Ewe: D. M. Letham; reserve, K. W. Busch. f South Suffolk.—Ram: F. J. Amos; reserve, J. A. Brown. Ewe: S. J. Sinclair; reserve, F. J. Amos. Dorset Horn.—Ram: G. T. Askin. Ewe: G. T. Askin, and reserve. Poll Dorset.—Ram: T. P. Lowe and Co.; reserve, N. C. Greenwood. Ewe: S. M. Boon; reserve, IN R. Copland. English Leicester.—Ewe: Ravenswood Stud; reserve, H. Bennett. Border Leicester.—Ram: P. H. Letham; reserve, J. G. Gunn. Ewe: J. G. Gunn: resen’e. P. H. i Letham Wool Champion fleece. J. R. TodI hunter and Sons (Merino). Cattle Beef Hereford. — Bull: Supreme champion. H. P. McKerchar. Cow: R. B. Allan. Murray Grey.—S. R. and A. Brodie: reserve. A. R. Leslie. Simmental.—Bull; D. S. Crosson. Cow: D. S. Crosson and treserve. Dairy ’ Milking Shorthorn.—Heifer: W. | J. Small and reserve. Bull: W. J. i Small. Ayrshire.—Cow: C. H. Green land Son, reserve. Legg and Co. | Bull: R E. Lay; reserve. Mrs D. I i Jersey.—Cow: Totty Bros, and (reserve. Bull: A. R. De Renzy: reserve. H. Liemberg. Friesian.—Cow: N. J. Sherriff and Sons, and reserve. Bull: N. J. Sherriff and Sons; reserve, A. C. and D. W. Amyes. Goats Buck.—Mr and Mrs A. Harding. Doe: D. M. and M. M. Puckett Pigs Supreme champion all breeds.— Mrs C. S. Blakeley (Larke White) Tamworth. —Sow: R. L. Crossen. Large White.—Boar: Supreme champion. Mrs C. S. Blakeley; reserve, D. J. Hurt ord. Landrace. — Sow: Supreme champion, and champion sow of all breeds. D. J. Hurford and reserve. Boar: D. J. Hurford, junior champion ail breeds. Horses Trotting horses.—Brood mare: Mrs N. C. Holmes. Entire horse: T. H. Lemon, reserve. Bloodstock.—R. D. Ferriman; reserve. D. Stringer. Clydesdales.—Entire: L. R. Dalzell. Mare: R. J. and F. J. O’Connor; reserve, S. L. Butterick. Led ponies.—Entire: M E. Jenkins; reserve, H. and P. Meldrum. Mare: Hewitt family, and reserve. ■ Harness horses—Bush Clifton i family: reserve. W. J. Ellen and ' N. H. Wallace. Harness ponies.—R. B. and J. R. Lilley, and reserve. * Champion hack.—Mr and Mrs I A. L. Dunn, “Nightcall. : rej serve, Miss D. Killey, “Harkaan. I Champion hunter. —Miss A. •Stevenson. Avalanche: reserve. D. Letham. Anzac. Ponies I Group A.—Sharon Dearden; Preserve. S. Sampson and L. Jones. I Group B.—Miss B. M. Jenkins, ’supreme champion; reserve, L. R Walker and Miss A. Connelly, i Group C.—J. Greenwood; re- ’ serve. Antonia Grumball. Donkey I Jenn: J. G. Carter. Jack: re.j serve. Bennett family. SHEEP Merino (Judge: Mr K. D. Stevenson, Flaxton.) j Open Classes.—Fine combing. | Ram. i 8 to 30 months (I'- A. A. i Urquhart 1. Ram. under 18 months <1): A. A. Urquhart 1. Ewe over 30 months with iamb tat foot (1): A. A. Urquhart 1. | Ewe. 18 to 30 months <D: A. A. ‘Urquhart 1. Ewe under Imonths <!): A. A. Urquhart 1. Merino Fine Combing Ram over 18 months and under 130 months- (1»: A. A. Urquhart 1. ; Ram under 18 months (ll: A. A. i Urquhart 1. Ewe. over 13 months and un.der 30 months (1): A. A. Urquihart I. Ewe under 18 months hl): A. A. Urquhart 1. Medium combing Ram above 30 months <4): RTodhunter and Sons 1. 2 and 3. Ram. above 18 months and under 30 months (4): J. R- Todhunter and Sons 1. A. A. Urquhart 2. Ram under 18 months (D: A. A. Urquhart 1. Ewe. above 18 months and unI der 30 months (1): A. A. L’rquIhart 1. Ewe, under 13 months i(l': A. A. Urquhart 1 Strong combing Ram over 30 months *2): J R. Todhunter and Sons 1 and - Ram ’8 to 30 months (31: J. R 1 and 2. Ram under > 18 months (1); A. A. Urquhart 1. Corriedale . .Judge: Mr R. M. Thomson, Culverdeni Open classes Ram over 30 months (6): I F. , ;O. McKellar 1. 2 and 3. Rani • 18 to 30 months <B': R Robinson . 1 M. J and A D Side' 2. I E O. McCallum 3 Ram over If S months shorn after October 31 -6 ■ M. J. and A D Sidey 1 : ‘ T E O. McKellar 2, R Robfns<M 3. Ram under 18 months «.9»

R. Kubiiisou 1, V W. Briggs 2. I. E. O. McKellar 3. Ram under 18 months, shorn after August 1 (18): K. W. Busch 1 and 2. M. J. and A. D. Sidey 3. Ewe over 30 months, with lamb at foot (11): M. J. and A. D. Sidev 1, R. Robinson 2, C. P. Wright 3 Ewe, 18 to 30 months, with lamb at foot (7): N. W. Briggs 1. C. P Wright 2 R. Robinson 3. Ewe. over 18 months, machine shorn after October 1, with iamb at foot 6 : Longbeach Estate 1, R. Robinson 2. I. E. O McKellar 3. Ewe under 18 months (11): J. ■Studholme 1. M. J. and A. D. Sidey 2. R. Robinson 3. Ewe under 18 months, shorn after October 1 (9): P. J. Wright 1 and 2. M J. and A. D. Sidey 3. Natural condition classes

Ram over 18 months (6): C. P. Wright 1, K. V. Hood 2. D. L. Ensor Trust 3. Ram under 18 months, shorn after August 1 (8): K. W. Busch L H. F. Barton 2. Mrs M. R. Amos 3. Pair rams, under 18 months, shorn after August 1 (4): R. Robinson 1. J. H. F. Barton 2. E'we over 30 months, with lamb at foot (4V. R. Robinson 1, Mrs N. R Amos 2. Ewe under 18 months (5): Coldstream Estate 1, Mrs E. N. Donaldson 2, R. Robinson 3. Ewe above 18 months and under 30 months with lamb at foot (3): R. Robinson 1.

Romney (Judge: Mr R. J. Brown K Feilding) Open classes Ram over 30 months (2): Mereoak Earm 1. Ram 18 to 30 months (2): I R. Oakley 1. Ram over 18 months, shorn after July 20 (2): Mereoafc Farm, Ltd, 1. Pair rams, under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (6): I. R. Oakley I, Mereoak Farm Ltd 2. Ram over 18 months, shorn after Julj 20 (17): R. J. and E. A. Quigley 1 and 3, I. R. Quigley 2. Ewe over 30 months, with lamb at foot (4): 1. R. Oakley 1. Ewe 18 to 30 months, with lamb at [foot (5): I. R. Oakley 1 and 2, Mereoak Farm Ltd 3. Ewe. 18 to 3U months, with lamb at foot, shorn between January 1 and July 19 (3): Mereoak Farm Ltd L Ewe over 18 months, machine shorn after July 20, with lamb at foot (4): I. R. Oakley 1. Pair of ewes under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (5): I. R. Oakley 1. N. C. Davidson 2. Ewe under 18 months shorn after July 20 (12): I. R. Oakley 1. F. W. Allen 2. R. J. and E. A. Quigley 3. Natural condition Ram above 18 months (2); J. A. Brown I. Ram under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (11): I. R. Oakley 1, R. J. and E. A. Quigley 2 and 3. Ewe over 18 months, with lamb at foot (7): I. R. Oaklev 1 and 3. N. C. Davidson 2 Southdown (Judge: Mr L. G. Mac Kay, Gore) Ram 18 to 30 months (1): D. A. Wyllie 1. Ram over 18 months, shorn after July 20 (4): D. and M. Stowell, M. Brown and J. Miles J. D. A. Wyllie 2 and 3. Ram under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (13): P. J and H. C. Abbott Ltd 1 and 2. D. and M. Stowell 3. Pair rams, under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (7): D. A. Wyllie 1, P. J. and H C. Abbott Ltd 2, lan D. Mangin 3. Ram under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (14): D. A. Wyllie 1 and 2, P. J. and H. C. Abbott Ltd 3. Ewe over 18 months with lamb

at foot (3): D. A. Wyllie 1 and 2. J. T. Miles 3. Ewe over 30 months with Jamb at foot (5): D. A. Wyllie 1 and 2. P J. and H. C. Abbott Ltd 3. Ewe 18 to 30 months with lamb at foot (1): D. A. Wyllie 1. Ewe over 18 months, shorn after July 20, with lamb at foot (3k D. A. Wyllie 1 and 2. Ewe under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (9): P. J. and H. C. Abbott Ltd 1 and .3. J. T. Miles 2. Pair ewes under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (4): D. A. Wyllie 1, J. T. Miles 2. lan D. Mangin 3. Dorset Down (Judge: Mr W. Dalzell. Amberlev) Ram over 18 months (5): G. M. Scott Ltd 1, A. H Busch 2. Ram under 18 months, shorn after Julv 20 (16): P. J. and H. C. Abbott Ltd 1. A. H. Busch 2, G. M. Scott 3. Pair rams under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (3): G. M. Scott Ltd 1. Ewe over 30 months with lamb at foot (4): J. D. Stowell 1, R. J. Clucas 2. A. H. Busch 3. Ewe >lB to 30 months with lamb at [foot (2): D. M. Letham 1. Ewe ’over 18 months, shorn after July •20 (13»: P. J. and H. C. Abbott I Ltd 1 and 3, A. H. Busch 2. Hampshires h Judges, Rams, Mr R. ' A. Maxiwell, Feilding; Ewes. Mr W. A. Black, Walmate) Ram over 30 months (4): D. S. |Crossan 1. Mrs N. Allan 2. Ram 18 to 30 months (2): D. S. CrosIsan 1. Ram over 18 months, ! shorn after July 20 (6): Mrs A. ■; M. Sidey 1, D. S. Crossan 2, R. ! F. Gould 3. Ram under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (20): Mrs N. Allan 1, D. S. Crossan 2 and 3. Pair jams under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (6): D. S. Crossan L R. F. Gould 2, M. E. Lay 3. Ewe over 30 months with iamb at foot (7): D. S. Crossan 1, A. K. Linton Trust 2, J. W. and C. G. Anderson. Ewe 18 to 30 months with lamb at foot (12): J W. and C. G. Anderson 1, R. F. Gould 2. D. S. Crossan 3. Ewe over 18 months, shorn after July 20 (5): R. F. Gould 1, J. W. and C. G. Anderson 2, D. S. Crossan. Ewe under 18 months (9): Mrs N. Allan 1 and 2, D. S. Crossan '3. Ewe under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (18): Mrs N. Allan I. D. S. Crossan 2. J. Ward, C. G. Anderson. South Dorset Down (Judge, Mr R. King, Ashburton) Ram over 18 months (4): K. W. Busch 1, G. M. Scott Ltd 2. P. J. Wright 3. Ram under 13 months, shorn after July 20 (15): K. W Busch 1 and 2, D. N. Campion 3. Pair rams under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (7): [G. M. Scott Ltd L K. W. Busch i Ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot (6): D. N. Campion 1, A. J. and C. A. McArthur 2. K. W. Busch 3. Ewo under 18 ! months (4): K. W. Busch 1. Ewe under 18 months shorn after July 20 (13): A. J. and C. A. McArthur 1. Ewe above 30 months with lamb at foot (4): D M. Letham 1. K. W. Busch 2. Ewe over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot (2): K. W. Busch 1. Suffolk (Judge, Mr G. P.. Hishon, Otautau) Ram over 13 months (3): D. and M. Stowell 1. J- C. L. Harper 2. Ram under 18 months shorn after July 20 (12): R. ahd R. S. Hart I. W. J. and M. D. Symes 2. Mereoak Farm Ltd 3. Ewe over 30 months with lamb at foot (4»: B. Nimmo 1, D. and M. Stowell 2. Mereoak Farm Ltd 3. Ewe 18 to 30 months with I lamb at foot (3): J. C. L. Harper ! 1. Ewe under .13 months (11): ; A. J. Godsell 1. R. C. and R S. I Hart 2. Ewe under 13 months. i‘hom after July 20 (7): R. C. ' and R. S. Hart 1. J. C. L. Harper I 2. P. J. Hampton 3. South Suffolk i iJudge, Mr W. F. Gutzewitz, Invereargß) i I Ram over 18 months (4): F. J. I Amos J. J. A. Brown 2. Ram i under 18 months, shorn after Julv 20 il2): F. J. Amos 1, P- JHampton 2, F. J. Amos 3. Pair rams under 18 months, shorn after Julv 20 (7): F. J. Amos 1. p. J. Hampton 2, Mereoak Fam over 30 months with I amt at foot <s>: P. J. Hampton 1, Mereoak Farm Ltd 2, A. J. Prout. Ing 3. Ewe .18 to 30 months with lamb at foot (4): S. J. Sinclair 1 F J. Amos 2. S. J. Sinclair. 3 Ewe under 18 months (11): S. J Sinclair 1. F. J. Amos 2, R. C land R. Hart 2. Ewe under If months shorn after July 20 111): P. J. Hampton 1. S J. Sinclair 2. J. A. Brown 3. Dorset Horn (Judge. Mr J. Dwyer. Oxford) Ram over 18 months (3): G. ” Askin 1, S. M. Boon 2. Ram under 18 months, shorn after July 2( <s>: S. M. Boon 1 and 2. G. T Askin 3. Ram over 18 month: witir lamb at foot (3): S. M. Boor I 1 and 2 , „ i Ewe under 13 months iJh G ;T. Askin 1, G. T. Askin 2, S M : Boon 3. Ewe under 18 mouths i‘shorn after T"lv 20 G- T : Askin 1 and 2. S. M. Boon 3

Poll Dorset Mudge. Mr J. Dwyer, Oxford) Ram over 30 months (3): S. M. Boon 1, G. T. Askin 2. Ram 18 to 30 months (4): S. M. Boon 1, J. D. Gaipin Ltd 2. Ram under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (15): T. P. Lowe and Co., 1, N. C. Greenwood 2. G. T. Askin 3. Pair rams under 18 months, shorn alter Julv 20 (8): T. P. Lowe and Co., i and 3, G. T. Askin 3. Ewe over 30 months with lamb at foot (7): S. M. Boon 1 and 3, J. D. Gaipin Ltd 2. Ewe 18 to 30 months with lamb at foot io): S M. Boon 1, T. P. Copland and Co. 2, T P. Lowe and Co.. 3. Ewe under 18 months (8): N. R. Copland 1. G. T. Askin 2, N. C. Greenwood 3. Ewe under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (10): N. C. Greenwood 1. and 3. N. R. Copland 2. English Leicester (Judge, Mr R. Reid, Darfield) P.am over 18 months (3): H. Bennett 1. Ram under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (8): R. N. and N. J. Clucas 1 and 3, H. Bennett 2. Pair rams under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (3): Ravenswood Stud 1. Ewe over 18 months with twin lambs at foot, shorn after July 20 (1): H. Bennett. Ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot (3): Ravenswood Stud 1. Ewe under 18 months (7): R. N. and N. J. Clucas 1 and 2, H. Bennett. Ewe under 18 months shorn after July 20 (4): R. N. and N. J. Clucas 1, A. F. Brown. BORDER LEICESTER (Judge, rams, Mr H. P. McKercher, Cave; ewes, M. H. Farquhar, Culverden) Natural condition Ram over 18 months (1): R. L. Chilton 1. Three rams under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (6): W. It and G. W. Lemon 1, T. H. Lemon 2, H. M. and D. H. King 3. Ewe over 18 months with lamb at loot (5): M. J. Crosson 1, P. H. Letham 2, T. H. Lemon 3 Ewe under 18 months (5): P. H Letham 1, R. L. Chilton 2, R. L Chilton 3. Open classes Ram over 3(1 months (3): P. H. Letham 1. J. G. Gunn 2. Ram 18 to 30 months (6): J. G. Gunn I, T. H. Lemon 2, F. J. Simpson 3. Ram under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (15): N. W. Scott 1, H. M. and D. H. King 2, J. H. F. Barton 3. Pair rams under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (8): N. W. Scott 1, J. G Gunn 2, K. M. and D. H. King 3. Eve over 30 months with lamb at foot (B): N. W. Scott 1, T. H. Lemon 2, J. G. Gunn 3. Ewe 18 to 30 months with lamb at foot (10) J. G. Gunn 1, P. H. Letham 2, N. W. Scott 3. Ewe over 18 months, shorn after July 20, with lamb at foot (7): R. L. Chilton I, P. H. Letham 2, J. F. Ironside 3. Ewe under 18 months (3): P. H. Letham 1 and 2. Ewe under 18 months, shorn after July 20 (11) P. H. Letham 1, N. W. Scott 2. P. H. Letham 3. Pair ewes under 18 months (2): P. H. Letham.

Primary school section (Judge, Mi' I. R. Oakley, Ashburton) One pet lamb, led (12): C. Hampton 1, Bennett children 2 and 3. Ewe with lamb at foot, led (3): P. Leadley 1. Hogget, wool breed, in wool, led, and bred during 1976 season (4): S. Watson 1. Hogget, mutton bred, bred during 1576 season, ied (2): G. Begliel. Flock sheep classes (Judge, Mr I. R. Oakley, Ashburton) Corriedale or halfbred Ewe in wool with lamb at foot (1) H. W. and W. J. Doak 1. Two ewes under 18 months, in wool, may be shorn as lambs (3): D. A. Earl, 1 and 2. Two ewes under 18 months, shorn since July 20 (4): D. A. Earl 1, Mrs C. M. Donaldson 2, H. W. and W. J. Doak 3. Romney Ewe in wool with lamb at loot (6): A. J. Prouting 1,2 and 3. Two ewes under 18 months, in wool, may be shorn as lambs (3): A. J. Prouting 1, D. 11. Watson 2. Two ewes under 18 months, shorn since July 20 (1): R. B. Lay 1. Border Leicester cross, Romney cross or Coopworth Ewe in wool with lamb at foot (4): A. T. Begg 1 and 2, T. H. Lemon 3. Two ewes under 18 months, in wool, may be shorn as lambs (5): A. T. Begg 1 and 2, Thornlea Farm, Ltd 3. Two j ewes under 18 months, shorn since July 20 (2): R. W. and D. Goeseman 1. Prime lambs (Judge, Mr M. Isaacs, Ashburton) Eight prime lambs, any breed, suitable for export, average weight noi to exceed 29.5 kg (2): R. R. Mitchell 1. Three prime lambs, any breed, average weight not more than 30kg (4): K. c. and G. S. Lovett 1, K. F. Small 2. Three prime lambs, any breed, average weight not more than 33kg (4): -R. C. and G. S. Lovett 1, R F. Smail 2, H. and F. McCusker 3. Three prime lambs, any breed, average weight not to exceed 27kg (3): R. F. Small 1, R. F. McCosker 2. Three prime lambs, average weight not to exceed 29kg (1): Thornlea Farm, Ltd. Wool (Judge, Mi- M. Collins) Fine Crossbreds, 50s and upwards: Ewe, one skirted fleece, minus belly (1): R. B. Lay 1. Hogget, one skirted fleece m grease, minus belly (2): I. R. Oakley 1. .... Corriedales: Ram. one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (2): Coldstream Estate 1. Ewe, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (4): R. Robinson 1 and 2. Ram hogget, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (1): R. Robinson 1. Ewe hogget, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (3): R. Robinson 1. Merino: Ram, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (3): J. R. Todhunter and Sons 1. Ewe, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly i2i: A. A. Urquhart 1. Hogget, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (2): A. A. Urquhart 1. Crossbreds: Ewe, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (3): K. W. and D. Gooseman 1. Hogget, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (2): 1. R. Oakley I. Border Leicester: Ewe. one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (3): T. 11. Lemon 1. Hogget, one skirted fleece in grease, minus belly (2): W. R, and G. W. Lemon 1. CATTLE (Judge, Mr J. Murray, Kaikours) Hereford Bull, born before July 1, 1976 (2) A. P. McKercher 1. Cow or heifer, born before July I, 1976 (3): R. B. Allan 1, H. P. McKercher 2. Heifer, born on or after July 1, 1976 (2): H. P. McKercher I. Murray Grey Bull, born before July 1, 1976 (2): S. R. and A. Brody 1. Bull, born on or after July 1. 1976 i 11): S. R. and A. Brody 1. Simmental Bull, born cn or after July 1, 1976 ill: D. S. Crosson 1. Cow or heifer, born beiore July i. 1976 (2): D. S. Crosson 1 arid Heifer, born on or after July 1 1976 (3): D. S. Crosson 1,2. and 3. Milking Shorthorn i (Judge: Mr G. Barwell. Templeton.) \ i Heifer, born since September 11. 1976 (2): W. J. Small 1. Pair (yearling heifers (1): AV. J. Small Bull, born prior to June 1, 1975: AV. J. Small 1. Ayrshire (Judge: Mr B. J. Morton, Edendale.) Cow. in milk (6): C. H. Green and Son 1, Legg and Company 2 and 3. Helfer, born since June . 1. 1974, in profit (3): Legg and Company 1. Heifer, born since June 1, 1975. In profit (5): C. H. ; Green and Son 1. Legg and Com- ; pany 2. R. E. Lay 3. Three cows or heifers (3): Legg and Company |l. R. E. Lay 2. Helfer, born 11 since June 1, 1976 (3): Legg and , I Company 1. Heifer, born sinc= 11 September i. 1978 (5): Legg and i i Company 1. Mrs D. Pike 2. I Legg and Comnanv 3. Pair rear- . ling heifers i2>: Legg and Com- . pany 1. .! Junior breeding group, one ■■ yearling bull and two heifers .1(2): Legg and Company 1. Bull,

born since June 1, 1978 (2): R. I E Lay 1. Bull, born prior to June I. 1976 (1): Mrs D. Pike 1. Three animals, progeny of one sire (D: Legg and Company 1. Jerseys (Judge: Mr H. J. Hurford) Cow in milk (6): Totty Brothers 1 and 2, H. Liemberg 3. Heifer, born since June 1, 1974. in profit (3): Tottv Brothers 1, A. H. De Renzv 2.’ Three cows or heifers (3) Dr and Mrs H. C. Gray 1, 11. Liemberg 2. Heifer, born since June 1. 1976 ( 3): A. R. De Renzy 1, H. Liemberg 2. Helfer, born since September t 1976 ( 31: Dr and Mrs H. C. Gray 1, A. R De Renzy 2. Pair yearling heifers (1): A. R. De Renzy 1. Bull, born since June 1. 1976 (1) H. Liemberg I. Bull, born since June 1. 1975 (’>: A. R. De Ktnzy 1. Friesians (Judges: Mr B. D. Parkes and Mr J. M. Hewson.) Cow, in milk (4j: N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1 and 2. N. K. Trounce 3 Heifer, born since June 1, 1974 (5): D. G. Heslop 1, N. J. Sheriff and Sons 2. AV. R. and L. A. Hardwick 3. Heifer, born since June 1, 1975 ( 3): N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1 and 2. D. A. J. and J. R. Geddes 3. Three cows or heifers (2): N. J. Sherriff and Sons I, AV. R. and L. A. Hardwick 2. Heifer, born since June 1. 1976 (5): N. J. Sherriff and Sons I. AV. R. and L. A. Hardwick 2, R. N. Selbie and Sons 3. Heifer, born since September 1. 1976 (51: R. N. Selbie and Sons 1. N. J. Sherriff and Sons 2 D. A. J. and J. R. Geddes 3. Pair yearling heifers (2): N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1, W. R. and L. A. Hardwick 2. Junior breeding group, one yearling bull and two yearling heifers (2): N. J. Sherriff and Sons 1. Bull, born since June 1, 1976 (3): N. J. Sherriff and Sons I. Bull, born prior to June 1, 1975 (6): N. J. Sherriff and Sons I A C. and D. W. Amyes 2. Three animals, progeny of one sire (1): AV. R .and L. A. Hardwick 1. Cow. with two of one sire (1): AV. R. and L. A. A. Hardwick 1. Primary schools (Judge: Mr J- M. Hewson Timaru.) Helfer calf, born after June 1, led in ring bv child (£)• N. Heslop 1, AV. Heslop 2. R. Hardwick GOATS (Judge: Mr F. AV. Fiecken, Christchurch.) Main doe or goatling. 12 months to 30 months (1): Mrs G. M. Mulligan 1. Kidded doe, in milk (4): D. M. and M. M. Puckett 1, Mr and Mrs A. Harding 2 and 3. Progeny group, two daughters of same sire but different dams (2): D. M. and M. M. Puckett 1. Breeding group, three does over 12 months (1): Mr and Mrs A. Harding 1. Buck, over two years (11: Mr and Mrs A. Harding 1. Maiden doe kid. un: der six months (3): R. T. and P. Harding I and 2. Buck kid. under 12 months (3): D. M and M. M. Puckeett 1. R. T. and P. Harding 2 Unregistered doe, any breed, six months and over (4) Mrs G M. Mulligan 1,2, and 3. PIGS (Judge: Mr R. E. Jeffery. Tauranga) Tamworth Boar, over 14 months (2): AV. IL Crossen 1. Boar, under 14 months (I): R. L. Crossen 1. Sow. over 14 months (2): R. L. Crossen 1. Sow. under 14 months (2) G. Malloch 1. Large White Boar, over 14 months <4): Mrs C. S Blakely 1, A. A. Mann 2. Boar, under 14 months (2): D. J. Hurford 1. Boar, under 8 months (3): Miller Bros 1. Sow. under 8 months i 5): Mrs C. S. Blakeley 1. A. A. Mann 2, Miller Bros 3.

Landrace Boar, over 14 months (1): D. J Hurford 1: Boar, under 8 months (1): D. J. Hurford I. Sow, over 14 months (2): D. J. Hurford 1. Sow, under 14 months (1): D. J Hurford 1, Sow. under 8 months (1): D. J. Hurford 1. Crossbred Sow. unregistered or crossbred, over 12 months. Ashburton exhibitors only (3): Al-Ray Farm 1 and 2. Porkers, Baconers i Porker, not over 1101 b live weight (5): Al-Ray Farm 1. Miller ! Bros 2 Al-Rav Farm 3. Baconer. not. over 2001 b live weight (6): Mr and Mrs H. R- B. Zwies, I, Miller Bros 2. Ai-Rav Farm 3. HORSES Bloodstock (Judge: Mr M. AV. Coop. Havelock North) Entire horse, any age (5): R. D. Ferriman 1. D. Stringer 2. Mare, any age. most suitable for breeding (10): I. Bell 1, R. Grimsey and J. Gould 2, Mrs J. Fraser 3. . . , Yearling (7): L. Hamilton 1, J. G. and AV. R. Townley 2. M. M. and H F. Ringland 3. Saddle horses (Judge. Mr M AV. Coop, Havelock North) ■' Park hack, 147 cm to 155 cm (21): Mrs H. Holstein 1, S. Mitchell 2. R. Ford 3. Hack, fit to carry up to 95kg (6i: Mr and Mrs A. L. Dunn 1, KGrimsey and J. Gould 2. C.Bennett 3. Hack, fit to carrv up to 83kg (13): Miss D. Killey I, Miss S. Daley 2, Mrs S. H. Sampson 3. Hack, fit to carry up to 70kg (17): Miss 11, AVatson I. Mrs J. L. Ferguson and S. Cromle 2. Mrs R. Taylor and M. Letham 3. Lady’s hack, up to 70kg. to be ridden by a iadv (34): Miss H. AVatson 1, S. Mitchell 2. Mrs H. Holstein 3. Lady’s hack over 70kg (12): Mr and Mrs A. L. Dunn 1. Miss D. Killey 2. Miss S. Daley 3. Best . mannered and paced hack (30>: S. Mitchell 1. Mrs R. Taylor and M. Letham 2. Mrs H. Holstein 3. Best and paced hack over 70kg (16): Mrs and Mr A. L Dunn I. Miss B. Killey 2, Mrs S. 11. Sampson 3. Pair of hacks .(13): Miss J. Moody and S. Bel) 1. Mrs R. Taylor and M. Letham 2 Mrs P. J. Wright and Mrs J. Hay 3. Hack to be ridden side-saddle (8): Mrs H. Wolstein 1. Mrs P. J. AVriglit 2, Mrs J. Andrews 3 Hunter and F.E.I. jumping F.E.I. jump table A for A grade horses (12): R. R. Bain 1, F. Tosh 2. „ C grade F.E.I. table A (20): K. Robinson 1. D. Jamieson 2. M. Lemon 3. F.E.I. jump table A for B grad* horses (17): J. Cresswell 1, S. Crombie and L. McLeod 2. D. A. A’ovneman 3. Tlie Fidget Challenge Cup (Ml, (Judge: Mrs J. I. Innes. Fairlie): S. McCormick 1. J. Shroy 2, J. 111 Samnson 3. I The Annette Baxter Tronhy (13) (Judge: Mrs J. AVlUiamson. riamaru): J. Greenwood 1. S. 'A’anderweg 2. AV. Boag 3. Cobs Best turned out cob and rider i (14): E. M. Donaldson and StorI rier Family 1. Miss P. M. Smith land L. J. Topham 2, Mrs J. M. Howden 3. Maiden cob, not over ■ 155 cm (8): Anne Mcllroy 1. A. IK. Malcolm 2, Alison Crabb 3. ! Cob. over 147 cm and not over i 155 cm, to carrv 83kg (11;: Mrs iE. Al. Donaldson 1, P. M. Smith : and L. J. Topham 2, M. M. and 11. F. Ringland 3. Cob mare or : rf clding), not over 147 cm (7): I Miss A. and C. AVaketin 1. Mrs ID H AVatson 2. Best pared and mannered cob I <14;: M. M. and H. F. Ringland 11. P. M. Smith and L. J. Topham (2. D. A. Lucas 3. Clydesdales (Judge: Mr M. E. Jenkins Courtenay) Entire, born before August 1, 1975 (8): L. R. Dalzell 1, S. L. Butterick 2 and 3. Mare, born before August 1, 1975 <6): R. J. and F. J. O'Connor 1, S. L. Butterick 2 and 3. Yearling, either sex <6): R. J. and F. J. O’Connor 1 and 2. Butterick and Milne 3. Two year old (4): R. J. and F. J. O’Connor 1. Led ponies ■Judge: Mr L. J. Meyer. AVaimate; Entire ponv. over 132.5 cm and not over 147.5 cm, 3 years and rver >5): M. E. Jenkins 1. H. ■ and P. Meldrum 2. Entire pony. I not over 132.5 cm, 3 years and :over <5): A’. I- Henderson 1. IQuantock 2. , I Pony brood mare (12): AV. G

Duckworth aud M. Fowke 1. Mrs K. J. Brown 2. J. L. Mcßride 3. Pony brood mare, over 127.5 cm and not over 137.5 cm (7): Hewitt family 1, B. M. Jenkins 2, Mrs J. Bassett 3. Pony brood mare over 137.5 cm and not over 147.5 cm (4): Hewitt family 1. B. M. Jenkins 2. Registered pony brood mare (13): Hewitt family 1 and 2, AV. G. Duckworth and M. Fowke 3. Yearling pony (21): Hewitt family 1, D. H. Hargreaves 2, Mrs J. Tod 3. Yearling ponv, not over 132.5 cm (141: Mrs Inness 1, Schneil and Reed 2. Mrs S. H. Sampson 3. Yearling pony, not over 142.5 cm (8): Mrs J. Tod 1, Mrs S. H. Sampson 2. N. T. Judson 3. Pony, 2 years old (9): Heard and Archdale 1, H. and P. Meldrum 2. M. R. Black 3. Pone 2 years old, not exceeding 135 cm (9): M. R. Black I, N. T. Judson 2, Riverview Stud 3. Pony. 2 years old, not exceeding 145 cm (7): B. M. Jenkins 1, Mrs A. Lane 2. Ponies Group A (Judge: Mrs M. AV. Coop, Havelock North) Pony. 137.5 cm to 142.5 cm (19): J. Adams 1, C. Mahony 2, S. Morrish 3. Pony. 142.5 cm to 147.5 cm (13): S. Dearden 1, S. -Sampson and L. Jones 2, S. Sampson and T. Mitchell 3. Best mannered pony, 137.5 cm to 142.5 cm (19): J. Adams 1, J. Davidson 2, G. South 3. Best mannered pony 142.5 cm to 147.5 cm (17): S. Dearden 1. S. Sampson and L. Jones 2, T. Mitchell 3. Pair ponies. 137.5 cm to 147.5 cm (9): S. Sampson and L. Jones 1. S. Dearden 2. S. Morrish 3.

Group A j Best girl rider 14 to 17 years: (21): S. McDonald 1. C Mahony 1 2. J. Ward 3. Best bov rider 14 to 17 years (4): C. South 1, R. Pearson 2. Group B iJudge: Mrs E. C. Craven. ! Blenheim i Pony 127 cm to 132 cm Miss' B. M. Jenkins 1 and champion, S. Sampson and A. Blain 2. J. Adams 3. Pony 132.5 cm to 137.5 cm (15): L. R. Walker and Miss A. Connelly 1 and reserve champion. Mrs Williams and R. Pearson 2 J. Srhoy 3. Pair ponies, 127 cm to 137.5 cm tllV. S Bruce 1, C. Bassett and H. Ward 2. S. Ludemann 3. Best boy or girl rider 11 to 14 years (19): N. Henderson 1, J. Srhoy 2, J. Henderson 3. Best girl rider 11 to 13 years (19): S. Hamilton 1. S. McCormick 2, L. Jowers 3. Best girl rider 13 to 15 years (25): C. Choat 1. S. Dearden 2, J. Srhoy 3. Best boy rider 11 to 14 years (6): M. Ludeman 1, D. Green 2, S. Ludeman 3. Registered oony mare not over 147.3 cm, ridden bv rider under 17 years (19): L. R. Walker and Miss A. Connelly 1. *S. Sampson and T. Mitchell 2. S. Sampson and L. Jones 3. Group C (Judge: Mr I. McDuie, Normanhurst, New South Wales) Pony not over 117 cm (5): A. Grumball 1 and resen’e champion, N. Glassey 2. A. Naish 3. Pony 117 cm to 122 cm (6): C. Wakeline 1. W. Naish 1, N. Glassey 3. Pony 122 cm to 127 cm (17): J. Greenwood 1 and champion. J. Greenwood 2, F. Glassey

3 Best mannered pony not over' 127 cm '24n B Hogg l 4 W Boag 2. N Archdale ano V Nicholls, 3. Pair of ponies, not over: 127 cm <9); S. and J Greenwood’ 1. Miss C. Srhoy and Misses C. and J. Cameron 2. G. Moriarty and Clark family and Mr> J. C. Fraser 3. Best boy or girl rider under' 8 years (12i: M Anderson 1, N. j Glassey 2. AV. Crawford 3. Best | boy or girl rider under 11 years; (9): J. Surgme 1, A. Naish 2. S. Yeatman 3. Rest girl rider 8 to 11 years (15): J. Nicoll 1., S. Vanderweg 2, J. Morrish 3.; Best boy rider 8 to 11 years! (8): G. Moriarty 1, 1.. Anderson : 2. IJ. Harnett 3. Donkeys Best Jenny <6>: .J. G. Carter 1,, Elissa Camero 2. Mrs N. E Haywood 3. Best jack <5);, Bennett Family 1, Mrs D. Johnson 3. Miss Edwina Tattle 3. Best donkey to be ridden on a leading rein u): Miss Edwina Tattle 1. J. G Carter 2. Mrs D. Johnson 3. Rest presented donkey (11): J. G. Carter 1, Mrs D. Johnson 2. Miss Edwina Tattle 3. Shearing Lion Brown New Zealand allbreeds titles. Open: A. Cox (Timaru). 93.30 points, 1; K. Walsh (Pleasant Point), 92.75, 2; R. Heke (Temuka l . 90.15. 3. R. Heke (Temuka), 90.15, 3. Senior: J. Me (Jill an (Temuka) and D. Murphy (Walmate). 92.61, (equal) 1; M. Manson ;'Temuka), 90.81, 3. Intermediate: B. Direen (Oamani). 93.08. 1; E. Solomon (Temuka), 91.58. 2; G. King (Pleasant Point), 88.47 3 DOG TRIALS R. M. Wilson 1,2 and 3