TAIERI SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 22195, 25 November 1935, Page 2

TAIERI SHOW

ENTRY NUMBERS RISING HORSE AND CATTLE RINGS STRONG After a decline last year in the total number of entries received, the Taieri Agricultural Society is congratulating itself on the response to the 75th annual show, which was held on Saturday at Outram, the complete number of entries exceeding those of the previous show, and falling only a few hundred short of the record established in 1933. The light and draught horse sections were particularly attractive, while the cattle, rings received the wholehearted support of nearby exhibitors. These three were the most successful sections as regards numbers, and, while the sheep entries were perhaps not so large as could have been wished, the quality shown generally compensated lor the deficiency in numbers. Throughout the day the weather was pleasantly warm, and in the afternoon, when there was the usual parade of all the prize-win-ning stock, followed by a series of equestrian competitions, the attendance of the public was most satisfactory. At intervals music was played by the re-cently-formed Momona Pipe Band. CATTLE RINGS.

Only five classes were included in the beef shorthorns, and all exhibits were in the name of the estate of the late J. W. Blair. Mr D. J. Ross, of Hillgrove, who judged, remarked on the fact that the section lacked competition, adding that the exhibits were fair, there being nothing outstanding present. ' Mr Ross also judged the milking shorthorns. He said that taken as a whole the quality shown compared favourably with what he had seen at other shows this year. The four-year-old cows and over were particularly fine. The first and second, which were also champion and reserve champion, in this class were outstanding. The other female classes also produced some excellent exhibits, but the bulls did not provide very strong competition. However, the champion and reserve champion wore good types of breed. In the Ayrshire section, said the judge, Mr J. F. Bisset, of Wangaloa, a very marked all-round inmprovement was apparent, both numerically and so for as quality was concerned. He considered that he had not accepted a light task in undertaking to select the winners from the splendid specimens paraded. The increasing popularity of the grand old Scotch cow was probably due to the fact that the Taieri farmers realised the wisdom of producing the milk which gave the best curd. The premier class for a cow in milk brought to light some excellent specimens, and credit was due to A. M. and J, Taylor, who carried off the red ticket and the champion ribbon. The same exhibitors also took the honours in the other female classes, winning the reserve champion ribbon as well. Their two-year-old heifer was of a good type, but was a little deficient in the vessel, while their yearling was stylish and showed growth, with plenty of dairy quality. Only two, bulls paraded in the aged class, the first and champion again being the property of the Taylors. This bull should prove himself a good breeder" of both show and dairy stock. G. M‘Donald’s bull was second and reserve champion. The champion Jersey cow was owned by R. J. Moore, and the reserve champion by P. Hellyer. There was some competition in the female classes. Hie champion bull, that shown by A. M'Gregor, was located in the yearling class, while the reserve champion, the property of J. L. Grainger, was an older animal, being paraded amongst the three-year-old and overs. Mr T. Portis, of Oamaru, was the judge. The Friesian cows, said the judge, Mr L. Colbourne, of Knitangata, made small classes, but the winners were excellent. In the drv cow class the champion was found. It was deep and well sprung, and showed mammary veins. The yearlings made up a fine class, hut the " two-vear-olds were ordinary. Amongst the aged bulls the champion and reserve champion were found. The winner was a massive bull of great depth, with a good head, but the other, while of very good quality, lacked the depth and rib of the former Nine entries from one exhibitor were received for the red polled section, but all were absent when the judge appeared. Good all-round quality was seen in the cross-bred and milkers section. Air J. Pryde, of Burnside, judge, remarked that the winner of the best typo of dairy cow class was fit to be shown in any ring. That fat cattle were not up to the usual standard was the opinion of the judge, Mr W. Murray, of Balclutha. There wore only three classes with any competition. Most of the winners, however, were good, and in some instances there was little to choose between the first and second prize winners. HORSES, “Very high” were the words-used by the Judge, Mr W. J. Donk, of Rakaia, to characterise the draught horses. The females were outstanding, he said, being equal to any seen in the South Island. The entries were large. The ring of males was not so well filled, blit the quality was there. Some of the exhibits, including John Young’s champion and the reserve, champion irom the estate of the late J. W. Blair, were verv superior, and were equal to those shown at the recent Royal Show at Hastings. , . Mr W. L. Brown, of lairlie, who judged the geldings, said that the aged class showed some good commerce I geldings. There was only one thrcc”year-old. but the four two-year olds provided some competition. Three or four entries in cadi of the pony classes created a little competition in some instances. SHEEP, In the Border Leicesters the aged rams were particularly attractive to the judge, Mr P. Campbell, of Wyndham. The younger sorts were not so food, although they were quite useful, he aged ewes were difficult to select. J. Miller’s champion and J. Gow’s reserve champion were both fit sheep. The ewe hoggets were very lair, but like some of the rams, were not well taken out. The Romnev Marsh, Southdowns, cross-breds, ancl fat sheep also attracted quite fair competition, and at times the standard of the exhibits was very satisfactory. DOGS. Three different types of working collie dogs were placed before the judge, Mr J. C. King, of Stony Creek. There were 10 exhibitors. OTHER. EXHIBITS. Dairy produce, cookery i including amateur classes), and preserves sections were largely supported, and the win-

mug e.vhibits drew favourable comments' from the judges. Results CATTLE BEEF SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr D. J. Ross (Hillgrove). Cow in milk—Estate of the late J. \V. Blair 1 and 2. Cow, dry, apparently in calf—Estate of the late J. \V. Blair 1 and champion. Heifer, two years old—Estate of the late J. W. Blair 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling.—Estate of the late J. W. Blair 1. Bull, yearling—Estate of the late J. W. Blair 1. milking shorthorns. Judge: Mr D. J. Ross (Hillgrove). Cow, in milk—Estate of the late J. W. Blair 1 and champion, A. Struthers 3 and reserve champion, estate of the late James Miller 3. Cow, dry, apparently in calf—P. Bathgate 1. Heifer, three years old, in milk— A. Struthers 1 and 3, A. A. Bruce 2. Heifer, two years old—A. A. Bruce 1. Heifer, yearling—P. G. bord 1,2, and 3. Bull, three years old and over—A. A. Bruce 1 and champion, P. Bathgate 2. Bull, two years old—A. Struthers 1 and reserve champion. Bull, yearling—James Walker 1, A. Bruce 2, A. Struthers 3. AYRSHIRES. Judge: Mr J. F. Bissett (Wangaloa). Cow, in milk—A. M. and J. Taylor 1 and champion and -3, R. F. Thomson 2. Cow, dry, apparently in calf—A. M. and J. Taylor 1 and 3. J. J. Adam 2. Heifer, two years old—A. M. and J. Taylor 1 and reserve champion and 3, R. F. Thomson 2. Heifer, yearling—A. M. and J. Taylor 1. 2, and 3. Bull, three years old or over—A. M. and J. Taylor 1 and champion, George M‘Donald 2 and reserve champion. Bull, yearling—R. F. Thomson I, A. Al. and J. Taylor 2 and 3. JERSEYS. Judge: Mr T. Portis (Oaniaru). Cow. in milk—R. J. Moore 1 and champion, E. Gibson 2, G. A. Barron 3. Cow, dry. apparently in calf—P. Hellyer 1 and reserve champion, B. S. Irwin 2. A. Walker 3. Heifer, three years old, in milk or apparently in calf—G. A. Barron 1. Heifer, two years—A. Walker 1, F. Brinsclon 2, Sam.uel Young 3. Heifer, yearlings—A. Walker 1. W. L. Craig 2. j. W. Graham 3. Bull, three years old or over—J. L. Grainger I 'and reserve champion, A. Hamilton 2. Bull, two years—S. Young 1. • Bull! yearling-—A. Al'Gregor 1 and champion, R. A. Paulin 2, B. S. Irwin 3. FRIESIANS. Judge: Mr L. Colbourne (Kaitangata). Cow, in milk—G. T. Bathgate I and 2, G. Stevenson 3. Cow. dry, apparently in calf—Mrs I. MTlattie I. G. Stevenson 2. ' Heifer. 3 years old, in milk or apparently in calf—W. N. Taylor 1, G. Stevenson 2, G. T. Bathgate 3. Heifer, two years old—G. Stevenson 1. G. T. Bathgate 2 and 3. Heifer, ‘ yearling—G. Stevenson 1, W. N. Taylor 2, Mrs I. MTlattie 3. Bull, thre years old or over—G._ T. Bathgate I and champion. W. N. Taylor 2 and reserve champion. : Bull, two years old—G. T. Bathgate 1, G, Stevenson 2. Bull, yearling—Donald M'Kay 1, G. Stevenson 2, G. T. Bathgate 3. CROSS-BREDS AND MILKERS. Judge; Mr J. Pryde (Burnside). Cottar’s cow—R. J. Moore 1, F. Dickson 2. E. M. Neill 3. Cross-bred cow, in milk—G. f. Bathgate 1, P. Bathgate 2, E. M. Neill Cross-bred heifer, two years old—A. M. and J. Taylor 1. Cross-bred heifer, one year. G. i. Bathgate 1 and 2, W. Lindsay 3. Calf, heifer, heavy, any breed.—W. Lindsay 1, James Bathgate 2, A. Kenny 3. Calf, heifer, light, any breed. E. Gibson I, A. Hamilton 2. R. and M. Little 3. Best type of dairy cow, any breed.— G. T. Bathgate 1, R. J. Moore 2, A. Al. and J. Taylor 3. . Yearling, any breed or cross.—Mrs J. M Hattie 1, G. T. Bathgate 2 and 3. Two-year-old heifer, in milk, any breed or cross.—A. A. Bruce I, G. IBathgate 2. FAT CATTLE. Judge: Mr W. Murray (Baldutha). Steer, two years—W. Lindsay I, estate of the late J. W. Blair 2. Steer, one year—William Lindsay 1 "lleifer, two years—William Lindsay I and 2, estate of the late J. \V. Blair 3 ’Heifer, one year— William Lindsay 1, estate ot the late W, Blair 2, T. B. Grant 3. HORSES DRAUGHT. Judge;, Mr I. Doak (Rakaia). Entire, four years old or over—A. Wilson 1. Entire, three years old—John Young 1 and champion, A. Wilson 2. Colt, two years old—A. Carruthers 1, estate of the late J. W. Blair 2. Colt, yearling—Estate of the late J. W. Blair 1 and reserve champion, J. W. Graham 2, A. Wilson 3. Gelding, four years old or over — Allison Bros. 1 and 3, D. Walker 2. Gelding, three years old—Allison Bros. 1. Gelding, two years old—A. Young 1, J. Dow 2, D. Walker 3. Pair of geldings—Allison Bros. 1 and 2, D. Walker 3. Colonial-bred mare—John Young 1. A. Wilson 2, J. Dow 3. Brood mare, four years or over —J. Young 1, -2, and 3. Dry marc, four years old or over — A. Carruthers 1, A. Wilson 2, .). Dow 3, Filly, three years old—Estate ol the late .1. W. Blair 1 and 3, A. Wilson 2. Filly, two years old-—Allison Bros. 1, A. Wilson 2, estate of the late J. V/. Blair 3. Filly, yearling—John Young 1 and 2. A. Wilson 3. Clydesdale medal—John Young 1 and 2, estate of the late J. W. Blair 3. Mare and two of her progeny—A. Wilson I and 2. Pair of mares, three years old or over—J. Young 1. A. Carruthers 2. estate of the late J. W. Blair 3. Three mares or fillies—J. Young 1, A. Wilson 2, estate of the late J. W. Blair 3. LIGHT. Judge; Mr W. L. Bourn (Fairlie). Hackney brood mure in foa] or with foal at foot—L. Johnson 1. F. and N. Walkoi; 2. John Campbell 3. Hackney, (illy or gelding, two years old—'A. Moynilian 1, F. MTlattie. 2. Hackney, yearling—Aliss I. Reid L 11. M'Kenzie 2. J. Campbell 3. Weight-carrying hank, up to lost, ridden—J. U. Brown ], Miss D. Mowat 2, A-liss K. Wood 3,

Weight-carrying hack, np to List— Miss K. Wood 1, Miss D. Mowat 2, F. MTlattie 3.

Wcigh-carrying hack, up to list— G. Pryde 1, A. Dickson 2, Miss F. Thomson 3. Hackney, filly or gelding—A. Reid 1, E. J- Docherty 2. Troop horse—P. MTlattie 1, Miss D. Mowat 2. Airs T. D. Dalziel 3. Cob, under 16 hands—Aliss Joyce M'Gill 1, 11. T. Kirk 2, G. Ford 3. Lady’s hack—Miss K. Wood I,_ A. Dickson 2, Miss D. Mowat 3. Blest lady rider—Miss Margaret Smaill 1, Aliss K. Wood 2, Airs W. Gorton 3. Best paced horse—Miss K. Wood 1, G. Pryde 2, Aliss Joyce M'Gill 3. Harness horse, not above 15 hands— Howard Walker 1. Harness horse, over 15 hands—Aliss K. Wood 1, P. M’Hattie 2, J. R. Brown Spring-carter up to lOcwt—J. R. Henderson 1. Spring van horse, up to 15cwt—Joe Al'Neill 1, Archie Wilson 2. PONIES. Judge: Mr Allan Duncan (Invercargill) . Pony, mare or gelding, not above 14 hands, ridden.— I T. Carruthers 1 and champion, Aliss Af. Kirkland 2, W. Russell 3. Pony, mare or gelding, not above 13 hands, ridden —AV. Russell 1 and reserve champion, Aliss I. Reid 2, Colin Dalziel 3Pony, mare or gelding, not above 12 hands, ridden—F. and N. Walker 1, Raymond Reid 2. 1 Pony, mare or gelding, not above 11 hands, ridden—Keith Lake 1. Pony, mare or gelding, not above 14 hands, driven—T. Carruthers 1 and champion and 2 and reserve champion. Ponv, mare or gelding, not above 13 hands,' driven.—T. Carruthers 1, W. Russell 2, Aliss I. Reid 3. Pony, mare or gelding, not above 12 hands, driven—Raymond Reid 1. Best boy rider between 11.-14 years— Gordon Duff 1, W. Russell 2, Raymond Reid 3. Best girl rider between 11.-14 years— Miss Noelle Kerr 1, Aliss Joyce M'Gill 2. COMPETITIONS. Judge: Air AY. L. Bourn (Fairlie). Jumping, two trials—E. J. Docherty I and 3. J. Muirhead 2. Jumping, one trial, gentleman rider —J. R. Brown 1, E. J. Docherty 2, Aliss Joyce M'Gill 3. Jumping, one trial, lady rider.—J. R. Brown 1, Alias F. Alitchdl 2. Aliss D. Mowat 3. PONY TROTS. Handicap trot, for ponies not above 14 hands—Raymond Reid 1, AV. Liudsav 2, Airs Dalziel 3. Handicap trot, for ponies not above 13 hands—-Keith Lake 1, R. Reid 2, AV. Lindsay 3. SHEEP border Leicester! Judge; Air P. Campbell (AVyndham). Ram. four-tooth or over—James Gow 1 and champion and 2 and reserve champion, J. Miller 3. Two rams, two-tooth or under—Estate of the late J. AV. Blair 1 and 2, J. Al'Donald 3. Ram, two-tooth—J. Al'Donald 1, J. Miller 2. Estate of late J. W. Blair 3. Ram, two-tooth, shorn—J. Gow 1 and 2, Estate of the late J. AAL Blair 3. Ewe. 30 months or over. lamb at foot —J. Al'Donald 1 and 3, J. Miller 2. Ewes. 30 months, lamb at foot—J. 1 and champion, Annies Gow 2 and reserve champion,■ 3. Two ewes, two-tooth —J. Al'Donald 1. J. Alillcr 2, Estate of the late J. AV. Blair 3. ■ Ewe, two-tooth—J. Aimer 1. J. Al'Donald 2. Estate of the late J. AAL Blair 3. ROMNEY MARSH. Judge: Air J. C. King (Stony Creek). Ram, four-tooth or over—A. Alurray 1 and champion and 3, estate of the late J. AAL Blair 2 and reserve champion. Two rams, two-tooth or under—Estate of the late J. W. Blair 1, J. Miller 2. D. Russell 3. Ram, two-tooth—D. Russell 1, estate of the late J. W. Blair 2 and 3. Ram, two-tooth, shorn—A. Alurray 1, J. Miller 2. Ewe, 30 months or over, lamb at foot —A. Murray 1 and champion, estate of the late J. AAL Blair 2, J. Miller 3. Ewe, 30 months, lamb at foot—A. Alurray 1 and reserve champion, J. Aliller 2, estate of the late J. AAL Blair 3. Two ewes, two-tooth—J. Miller 1. D. Russell 2, estate of the late J. AAL Blair 3. Ewef two-tooth—A. Alurray 1, D. Russell 2, estate of the late J. AV. Blair 3. SOUTHDOWNS. Judge: Air D. Alurray (Raufurly). Ram, four-tooth or over—J. A. Wil-liamson-1 and champion. Ram, two-tooth—J. A. AVilliamson 1 and reserve champion, A. Y. Smellie 2. Ram, two-tooth, shorn—A. Y. Smellie 1. Ewe, four-tooth or over, lamb at font —J. A. AVilliamson 1, A. AL Smellie 2. Ewe, two-tooth—J. A. AViliamson 1, Y. Smellie 2. CROSS-BREDS., Judge: Air D. Alurray. Ewe, lamb at foot—D. Russell 1 and 3, estate of the late J. AAL Blair 2. Two ewe hoggets, longwool. cross—D. Russell 1 and 2, R. T. Kirk 3. Two fine woo] ewe hoggets—AAL J. and F. D. Reid 1. AV. J. Reid 2. FATS. Judge; Air AAL Alurray (Baldutha). Three fat sheep, shorn—Estate of the late J. AAL Blair 1 and 2. Three fat sheep, freezers —D. Russell 1, R. Gawn 2, estate of the late J. AAL Blair 3. Two two-tootli owes or wethers, longwool cross, shorn—D. Russell 1, estate of the late J. AAL Blair 2. Two two-tooth ewes or wethers, down cross, shorn—Estate of the late J. AAL Blair 1 and 3, A. Y. Smellie 2. Three fat lambs, longwool, cross—J, A. AVilliamson 1, J. L, Findlay 2, R. T. Kirk 3. Three fat lambs, down cross—C. AAL Lowery 1, J. A. Fowler 2. R. T. Kirk 3. New Zealand Refrigerating Company’s prize for three fat lambs suitable for freezing—C. N. Lowery 1, A. Y. Smellie 2, R. T. Kirk 3. DOSS WORKING COLLIES. Judge; Mr J. C. King (Stony Greek). Rough-coated collie dog or bitch—R. T. Kirk 1. A. M'Larcn 2. A. Hamilton 3. Bearded collie dog or bitch—A. M'Laren 1. S. Young 2, K. Reid 3. Smoo.th-coated collie dog or bitch— A. M'Laren 1, Airs J. S. Gow 2, J. Low 3. DAIRY PRDOUGE Judge: Air A. Blair (Dunedin). 2!b fresh butter—Airs AAL J. Smith 1. Mrs J. Hellyer 2. Airs H. Simpson 21b powdered butter —Airs W. G. Smith I. -Mrs J. Hellyer 2, Mrs H. Simpson 3.

One jar salt butter—Airs AAL G. Smith 1, Airs H. Simpson 2. Fancy butter—Airs' A. G. Smith 1, Mrs H. Simpson 2, Airs J. F. Aubrey 3. ■ Heaviest dozen hen eggs, white, single-yoked—Mrs Al. Al'Kcllar 1, Airs G. A. Barron 2. Heaviest dozen hen eggs, brown, single-voked—Airs J. AlTiwcn 1, Airs J. Taylor 2. COOKERY Judges: Airs S. Tweed (Caversham) and Aliss C. Al. Anderson (Alusselburgh). Four oat cakes—Miss D. Brown 1, Airs J. F. Aubrey 2, Miss B. M'Donald 3. Four girdle scones, with cream— Miss A. Brown 1, Aliss B. Al'Donald 2. Aliss Al. E. Sinclair 3. Four girdle scones, plain—Aliss B. Al'Donald 1, Aliss A. Brown 2, Aliss E. Sinclair 3. Four oven scones, with cream—Aliss A. Brown 1, Aliss D. Brown 2, Aliss B. Al'Donald 3. Four oven scones, plain—Aliss A. Brown 1, Aliss J. AVvlie 2, Miss B. Al'Donald 3. Four pikelets—Aliss A. BroVn 1, Aliss J. Wylie 2, Aliss Al. E. Sinclair 3. Collection oat cakes, scones, and pikelets—Aliss A. Brown 1, Aliss B. Al'Donald 2, Aliss D. Brown 3, Collection of biscuits—Aliss J*. Wylie 1, Aliss G. Brown 2.

Fruit cake, dark—Aliss M. E. Sinclair 1, Airs A. G. Peat 2, Miss A. Brown 3.

Fruit cake, light—Miss D. Brown 1 Aliss A. Brown 2, Airs A. G. Peat 3. • v Sponge cake—Aliss A. Brown 1, Aliss B. Colquhoun 2, Aliss V. Nichols 3. Sponge roll—Miss A. Brown 1, Aliss D. Brown 2, Aliss V. Nichols 3. Decorated sponge sandwich—Aliss A. Brown 1, Airs T. Harrison 2, Airs J. F. Aubrey 3.

Seed cake—Miss A. Brown 1. 'Miss B. M'Donald 2,. Miss V. Nichols 3.

Shortbread, four .squares—Aliss Al. E. Sinclair 1, Airs A. G. Peat 2, Aliss V. Nichols 3.

Home-made four-pound loaf, white— Mrs J. F. Aubrey 1, Miss B. M'Donald 2, Miss A. Brown 3.

Home-made four-pound loaf, brown —Aliss. B. Al'Donald 1, Aliss A. Brown 2, Mrs J. P. Aubrey 3. Gingerbread—Miss A. Brown 1. Aliss J. Wylie 2, Aliss Al. E.,Sinclair 3.

Madeira cake—Miss A. Brown 1, Mrs P. Deans 2, Miss B. M'Donald 3.

Billy sponge—Aliss A. Brown 1, Aliss J. Wylie 2, Airs J. D. Al'Leod 3.

Collection of pastry—Miss B. M'Donald 1, Mrs T. Harrison 2, Mrs A., G. Peat 8. Plate of afternoon tea cakes—Miss G. Brown 1. Miss J. Wylie 2, Miss A. Carruthers *3.

Nut loaf—Mrs J. F. Aubrey 1, Miss M. E. Sinclair 2, Miss A. Brown 3. Orange cake—-Miss A.’Brown.l,-Miss! J. Wylie 2, Miss M. E. Sinclair 3. Chocolate oak? —Miss A. Brown 1, Miss R. Al'Lood 2, Miss A. J. Robertson 3. Walnut cake—Miss A. Brown 1, Mrs E. Gale 2, Miss A. Brown 3. Boiled plum pudding—Mrs E. Gale I. Mrs T. D. Dalziel 2, Miss A. -Brown 3. AMATEUR CLASSES. Judges: Mrs S. Tweed and Miss J. Park. Fruit cake, light—Mrs E. Gale 1. Miss R. M'Leod 2, Mrs T. Harrison 3. Fruit cake, dark—Miss J). Brown 1, Miss A. Williamson 2. Mrs M. Hamilton 3. ' , four pikelets—Miss H. Brown 1, Miss D. Brown 2, Miss E. Christie 3. Four girdle scones, with cream— Miss M. M'Laren 1, Miss 1). Brown 2, Miss A. Wedderspoon 3. Four girdle scones, plain—Mrs M. Hamilton 1, Mrs G. Hughes 2. Four oven scones, with cream—Miss J. Williamson 1. Miss E. Christie 2, Miss G. Hughes 3. Four oven scones, plain—Airs G. Hughes 1. Airs J. Buchan 2, Airs H. G. Christie 3. Four date scones—Airs G. Hughes 1, Aliss H. Brown 2. Aliss E. Christie 3. Sponge cake—Airs E. J. Mason 1, Airs G. Stevenson 2, Aliss 11. Colquhoun 3. Billy sponge—Miss H. Brown 1, Aliss A. Blair 2. , Sponge roll—Aliss Vera Nichols 1, Aliss D. Brown 2, Airs W.: J.'Marshall 3. Nut loaf—Airs E. J. Aioson I, Miss C. Stevens 2, Aliss E. Christie 3. Orange cake—Airs 0. L. Findlay 1, Aliss A. Nichol 2, Aliss R. AFLeod 3. Chocolate cake—Mrs J. L. Findlay 1. Miss 1. Grant 2, Airs S. Johnson 3. Aliss K. Deans h.c. Walnut cake—Airs S. Johnson 1, Airs G. Stevenson 2, Miss A. Blair 3. Gingerbread—Aliss D. Welch 1. Mrs M. Hamilton 2, Airs S. Johnson 3. Cake, without fruit—Aliss V. Nichols 1. Aliss C. Stevenson 2. Airs W. J. Marshall 3. Seed cake—Airs L. Robertson I. Aliss K. Deans 2. Airs W. J. Marshall 3. Shortbread—Aliss R. Colquhoun 1. Airs T. B.’Grant 2. Aliss H. Brown 3. Boiled plum pudding—Aliss H. Brown 1, Aliss K. Deans 2. Collection of biscuits—Miss A. Carrnthers 1. Airs A. Brerhncr 2, Aliss G. Brown 3. Plate of afternoon tea cakes—Aliss G. Brown 1, Aliss A. Carruthers 2, Mrs T. B. Grant 3. PRESERVES, Judges: Aliss S. Tweed and Miss G. AI. Anderson. ■ Pot of strawberry jam—Airs J. N. Dickie 1, Airs R. Brown 2, Airs J. Brown 3. Pot of apricot jam—Airs 7'. D, Dalziel 1, Mrs J. Hellyer 2, Mrs R. Brown 3. Pot of raspberry jam—Airs E. M'Donald 1, Airs J. Hellyer 2 and 3. Pot of marmalade—Airs J. Hellyer 1 and 2.'Airs E, Al'Donald 3. Pot of apple jolly—Airs. J. Hellyer 1 and 2, Airs J. Brown 3. Pot of red currant jelly—-Airs T. D. Dalziel 1, Mrs E. Al'Donald (two entries) 2 equal. Collection of jam—Airs J. Hellyer 1. Airs T. D. Dalziel 2. Airs E. Al'Donald 3. Collection of jollies—Airs J. Hellyer 1 and 3, Airs T. D. Dalziel 2. Collection of bottled fruit—Airs J. Hellyer 1 and 2. Bar of home-made soap—Airs T. D. Dalziel 1, Airs J. N. Dickie 2. Airs J. Hellyer 3.