PEOPLE’S DAY

Greymouth Evening Star, 21 February 1929, Page 3

PEOPLE’S DAY

AT A. AND P. SHOW PERFECT WEATHER CONTINUES continuance of the perfect weather conditions to-day ensured the success of People’s Day in connection with the seventh annual Show of the West Coast Agricultural, Pastoral, and Industrial Association, at Victoria Park. The attendance this afternoon was much better than it was yesterday, although the latter was satisfactory for the first day of the Show. The officials were all busily occupied, from the President (Mr. H. W. Kitchingham) downwards, while Mr. J. Saunders made an energetic and capable secretary.

The dog show was a greater success than ever, the exhibits being of a better quality. There were fewer working sheep-dogs, which should in any case figure at trials rather than at shows. Well-bred collies, however, constituted a section which was of a high standard. It was significant that there were no whippets shown. Fox terriers formed a big class in which the exhibits were really good. Miss V. Kettle scooped the pool with her dogs in the smooth haired breed, while Mr. W. M; .lack’s Red cot Reversion was outstanding amongst the wire-haired variety, and he also showed a splendid dog puppy. Ryburn Radiant, of which Redcot Reversion was the sire, and which could be reckoned as the best pup on parade. Mr. Joseph Conning of Hokitika, showed Rennie of Rylems, and scored four firsts in the classes for Alsatians, a breed which has recently come under controversial criticism relative to temper.

Miss Billcliffe. who was secretary of the Canterbury Kennel Club for several years and who is an ardent fancier, expressed to a “Star” representative the opinion that the class of dogs shown in Greymouth was such that local people could well entertain fortnation of a Kennel Club. There was plenty of local material to warrant it, and she was sure that if a Club were formed and parades were arranged to boost tha breeding of good dogs, assistance would be forthcoming from Canterbury dog-fanciers. Commenting upon the sheep entries. Mr. J. H. Grigg, of Longbeach Station, who judged all classes declared that the standard of the winning pens in the farmers’ fat lambs contest was a credit to the Coast. The same remark applied to the exhibits by Mr. John Brown, of Totara Flat, of ewe-lambs suitable for retention for breeding purposes for the West Coast. The Association was indebted to Mr. Alan Grant of Waimate for his fine display of stud Romneys and Southdowns, his sheep being of a very high class which resulted in his retention of the D.C.L. Challenge Cup and Mr. E. McDonnell’s memento for the exhibitor gaining most points in the sheep section. Mr. Grant has not yet been beaten for the trophies which were competed for first three years ago. Some of the cattle exhibited came from considreable distances, a lot of it by train, but special mention is deserving of the effort to help the Association made by Mr. Arthur E. Dimmick, of Koiterangi, who brought a lorry load a distance of over 17 miles. This was a creditable move towards making the show’ a success, but unfortunately some of the cattle showed signs of rubbing occasioned during their trip. The art section was rather disappointing and what should have been an interesting exhibition was restricted to the work of half a dozen artists or amateur photographers. F. R. Denne showed two well coloured photographs of merit and also good view’s of the Punakaiki Rocks and the Coastal road, while C. Sundbye’s enlarged photograph of a view’ on the Avon, and a happily caught snap in silhouette of a cat were noticeable contributions. The grand parade attracted much attention this afternoon, and the sports programme was proceeding as the “Star” went to press.

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS Championships in the various classes were awarded as follow: — Hack and Harness: Miss V. M. Nichols (Fairlie) “Plato.” Ram, any breed: Mr. Alan Grant’s (Waimate) Romney. Ewe, any breed: Mr. A. Grant's (Waimate) Southdown. Champion Bull: Mr. T. Minehan’s (Cobden) “Selbournos Owler,” 1; Mr. A. C. Kilpatrick’s (Greymouth) “Swaney Lad,” reserve. Champion Cow: Mr. A. J. Palmer’s (Rotomanu) “Lady Betty,” 1; Horan Bros. (Coal Creek) “Allandale Flossy” reserve. ASHBY BERGH CUP The Cup donated by Ashby Bergh & Co., Ltd., for three fat lambs most suitable for the Dominion’s export trade, was won by the entry of W. O’Malley, Ikamatua, the lambs weighing 76.1 lbs., 78J lbs., and S2£ lbs. The second prize was awarded to W. Clayton, Ahaura, whose lambs weighed 793 lbs, 94:1 lbs., and 89 lbs. Third prize went to H. G. Carter, Kaniaka, the lambs weighing 118 lbs., 1063 lbs., and 101 J lbs. The ideal weight for the purpose of this class is considered to be about 80 lbs. There were seven entries. The Cup must be won three times in succession or four times at intervals, before becoming the property of the winner. Previous winners are as f0110w:—1924 and 1925, Drayton and Sons, Kopara; 1926, A. J. Palmer, Rotomanu; 1927 and 1928, J. Brown, Totara Flat. CATTLE. JERSEYS. Judge : Air IT. E. B. Watson. Thomas Minehan, Cobden, “Selbournos Owler,” No. 31856. August 16, 1927. Sire, Knku Noble Owler; dam, Lady Cains of Tnaka. Bred by O. C. Sutton. Richmond, 1 ; A. C. Kilpatrick, Grevmouth, “Swaney Lad,” March 2, 1927. Sire, Meadowland Golden Swan, 20,280; dam, Tlerminea, 21.181, 2; G. Armstrong, Cobden. “Pride’s Remarkable,” No. 9532, February 9, 1921. Sire, Remarkable of Meadowbrook, No. 3121; dam, Pride of Tumauha. Bred by Bernard Tripp, 3. Eight entries. Two-year-old Bull. —A. C. Kilpatrick. “Swaney Lad,” March 2, 1927. Sire, Meadowlands Golden Swan,

20280; dam, Herminia, 211281. The only entry. < Yearling Bull. —Thomas Minehan, Cobden, “Selbournas Owler, ” August 16, 1927. Sire, Kuku Noble Owler; dam, Lady Cains of Inaka. Bred by O. C. Sutton, 1 ; A. Bradley, Hukarere, “Squire Lad,” October 11, 1927. Sire, Collingwood Squire, 9228; dam, Buttercup. Bred by exhibitor, 2 ; A. J. Palmer, Rotomanu, “Danny Boy,” October 1927. Sire, Squire Collingwood ; dam, Lady Betty. Bred by exhibitor, 3. Only entries. Bull .Calf, calved since July 1, 1928 —A. C. Kilpatrick, Greymouth, calved September 8, 1928, sire Swaney Lad; dam, Bertha, 1; M. Rea, Cobden, calved November 15, 1928, 2; F. G. Frankpitt, Coal Creek, calved September, 1928. Bred by exhibitor, 3. Only entries.

Cow, any age, in milk —A. J. Palmer, Rotomanu, “Lady Betty,” 1; Arthur F. Dimmick, Koiterangi, “Balia Mona Juliet,” 14418, 2; Arthur F. Dimmick, Koiterangi, “Meadow Maiden” 9985, 3. Heifer, two-year-old.—Thomas Minehan, Cobden, “Daisy,” July 20, 1926. Sire, Favourite Neat Swan ; dam. Wareham Teato. Bred by C. Seymour, 1 ; Arthur F. Dimmick, Koiterangi, “Duchess of Westward,” October 23, 1926. Sire, Sandy Nap, 20710; dam, Westwards Marchioness, 18586. Bred by exhibitor, 2 ; Arthur F. Dimmick, Koiterangi, ‘‘Westward Daisy Glyn,” 40540, -October 29, 1926. Sire, Sandy Nap 20710; dam, Balia Mona Juliet 14418. Bred by exhibitor, 3. Seven entries. Yearling Heifer.- —A. Bradley, Hukarere, “Kitty’s Maid,” October 5, 1927. Sire, Collingwood Squire 9228; dam, Kitty. Bred by exhibitor, 1 ; Waimaunga Experimental Farm, “Nellie”, sire Tolgrath Pretty Master,” dam, “Ella,” 2; Waimaunga Experimental Farm, “Maudess,” sire Tolgrath Pretty Master,” dam, “Honey,” 3. Five entries. Heifer Calf, calved since July 1, 1928.—G. Armstrong, Cobden, 1; A. C. Kilpatrick, Greymouth, 2 ; Waimaunga Experimental Farm, “Fancy,” sire, “Tolgrath Pretty Master,” dam, “Nancy,” 3. Seven entries. Two Animals, any sex, bred by the same exhibitor. —A. C. Kilpatrick, Greymouth, “Swaney Lad” and “Meadowlands Baby,” 1 ; Arthur F. Dimmick, Koiterangi, “Duchess of Westward” and “Westward Daisy Glyn,” 2; A. J. Palmer, Rotomanu, “Danny Boy” and “Trixie,” 3. Six entries. AYRSHTRES. Heifer, one year old. —Horan Bros., Coal Creek, “AHandale Rosebud IL, October 1927. Sire, AHandale Rising Star, dam, Townhead Violet. Bred by R. S. 'Weir, 1. Only entry. Bull, any age. —Horan Bros., Coal Creek. “Ivanhoe Trump Card,” October 1926. Sire, Thornhill Loyalty (imp.) 1777; dam, Ivanhoe Nettie 2891. Bred by A. M. Weir. 1. Only entry. Two-year-old Bull. —Horan Bros, Coal Creek, Ivanhoe Trump Card, 1. Only entry.

Heifer, two-year-old. —A. J. Palmer, Rotomanu, “Floss,” October 1926. Sire, Locliinvar; dam, Fair Sally. Bred by exhibitor. 1. Only entry. Heifer Calf, calved since July 1, 1928 —G. Armstrong, Cobden. Calved Aug. 10, 1928. Sired by Conandale Roseboy, No. 21609 ; dam, Te Marama Fairy Fern No. 32757. Bred by exhibitor. The only entry. Two Animals, any sex. bred by the same exhibitor. —Horan Bros., Coal Cheek. “Gowan Bank Myrtle,” and “Gowan Bank Norah,”l. Only entry. Cow, any age, in calf. —Horan Bros.. Coal Creek. “Allandale Flossy,” October 1923. Sire, Ivahoe Toreador; dam, Flossy of Townhead. Bred by R. S. Weir-, 1. Only entry. yearling Bull. —W. E. Norton, Coal Creek, “Riversdale Chieftain, January 2. 1928. Sire, River sdale Prince ; dam Riversdale Jessamine. Bred by exhibitor, 1. Only entry. Cow, arty age, in milk—W. E. Norton, Coal Creek, “Riversdale Jessamine,” September 1924. Sire, Flora Vale Sequel, dam Canterbury Lorna. Bred by 11. S. Kyle. The only entry. Heifer, two-year-old.—W. E. Norton, Coal Creek, “Riversdale Ivy,” September 26, 1026. Sire, Riversdale Rajah ; dam, Canterbury Trixie, 1. Only entry. FREIS lANS. Bull, any age.—D. Shannahan, Greymouth, “Lakeside Netherland King II,” September 1, 1923. Sire, Longreach Netherland Champion King, 785, dam, Ellesmere Butterfly 111, 6598, bred by T. H. Overton, 1. Three entries. Yearling Bull.—D. Shannahan, Greymouth, “Lakeside Netherland King 111., December 3, 1927. Sire, Lakeside Netherland King 11., 6032, dam. Lakeside Edings Lassie 111, 11513, bred by T. H. Overton, 1. Two entries., Cow, any age, in milk. —A. Bradley, Hukarere, “Bridget 11., October 30, 1923. Sire, Nedbury Count, 1092; dam Bridget I, bred by exhibitor, 1. Only entry. Yearling heifer. —F. G. Frankpitt, Coal Creek, calved March 1928. Sire, Lakeside Netherland King 11, dam unnamed. Bred by F. Frankpitt 1. Four entries.

Two Animals, any sex, bred by the same exhibitor—F. G. Frankpitt, Coal Creek, 1. Two entries. CROSSBRED MILCH COWS. Milch Cow, any age or breed—C. Watson, Greymouth, “Peg,” 1. Only entry. Two Crossbred Heifers, under two years old, for dairy purposes. —Thomas Minehan 1. Two entries. Cotter’s Cow, open to persons owning

not more than two cows. —C. Watson’s (Greymouth) “Peg” and “Sylvie,” 1 and 2; R. J. S. Pinn, Runanga, 3. Only entries. FAT CATTLE. Bullock, any age. —Kennedy Bros., Totara Flat, 1; Pryce Hamer, Totara Flat, 2. Only entries. Three-year-old Steer.—Kenedy Bros, Totara Flat, 1 ; Pryce Hamer, Totara Flat, 2. HORSES. DRAUGHT STOCK. Judge : Mr W. Hayward. Brood Mare, any age, with foal at foot. —Greymouth Jockey Club, “Lady Crandale,” 1; Fred Newman, Kokiri, “Jess,” 2. Only entries. Gelding, any age—.Greymouth Borough Council, “Jock,” 1; Kennedy Bros., Greymouth, “Lion” 2, and “Wallace” 3. Five entries.

Mare, any age. —Greymouth Trotting Club, “Jess” 1; Greymouth Jockey Club’ “Lady Crandale,” 2; Greymouth Borough Council, “Pride,” 3. Only entries.

Pair Mares, Geldings, and or Mare and Gelding, Jwree years or over, bona fide property of one owner.—Kennedy Bros., Greymouth, “Lion” and “Wallace” 1; Greymouth Borough Council, “Jock” and “Wallace” 2; Kennedy Bros., “Duke” and “Major,” 3. Four entries.

Three-horse Team, Mares or Geldings, three years or over, one owner. — Greymouth Borough Council, “Wallace,” “Pride” and “Prince,” 1; Kennedy Bros., Greymouth, “Lion,” “Wallace” and “Duke,” 2. Only entries.

Four-horse Team, Mares or Geldings, or Mares and Geldings, three years or over, one owner —Kennedy Bros..Greymouth, “Lion,” “Wallace.” “Duke,” and “Major,” 1. Only entry. CARRIERS’ HORSES. Best Mare or Gelding for carriers’ purposes, up to 15cwt or more, shown in harness and driven. —Corcoran and Morris. Greymouth, “Tommy,” 1; Leach Bros., Greymouth, “Prince,” 2; Kennedy Bros., Greymouth, “Wallace,” 3. Five entries. BLOOD STOCK. Mare or Gelding, any age. —J. J. Shannahan, Greymouth, “Toomyvara” (Gay Lad—Sleepy Head) 1. Two entries. SADDLE HORSES. Hack Mare or Gelding up to 12 stone, shown ip saddle. —Miss A. Al. Nichols, Fairlie, “Plato,” 1 ; John Ryan, Rotomanu,” “Toby,” 2; D. R. Gibbons, Greymouth, “Karoro Lass, ’ 3. Four entries.

Roadster or Hack Mare or Gelding up to 14 stone, shown in saddle and ridden. —John Ryan. Rotomanu. “Toby,” 1 ; Kennedy Bros., Greymouth, “Peter,” 2; J. Bourke, Cobden. “Billy, 3. Only entries. Lady’s Hack Mare or Gelding, ridden by a lady.—Miss V. M. Nichols, Fairlie, “Plato.” 1; John Ryan, Rotomanu, “Toby,” 2; Ernest Fell, Dobson, “Fuchsia,” 3. Five entries. Horse, Mare or Gelding, not above 151 hands, adapted for Mounted Rifles —Mis V. M. Nichols, Fairlie, “Plato” 1; John Ryan, Rotomanu, “Toby,” 2; Kennedy Rros., Greymouth, “Peter.” 3. Four entries. HARNESS HORSES. Gig Mare or Gelding, in harness and driven. —Miss V. M. Nichols, Fairlie, “Plato,” 1. Three entries. Harness Horse, driven, style and action first consideration. —Miss V. M. Nichols, Fairlie. “Plato,” 1; Kennedy Bros., Greymouth, “Peter,” 2; Leach Bros., Greymouth. “Trix, ” 3. Four entries.

Best Tradesman’s Turnout.—Kennedy Bros., Greymouth, “Charlie,” 1: Corcoran and Morris, Greymouth. "Tommy,” 2. Four entries.

General Utility Horse, up to lOcwt, driven in harness. —Kennedy Bros., Greymouth, “Peter” 1 ; “Charlie,” 2. Only entries. TROTTERS OR PACERS. Three-year-old Filly or Gelding. —I. W. Gilbert, Greymouth, brown filly (Matchlight—Volo) 1; J. J. Jarden, “Great Author” (Author Dillon — Little Rose) 3. Three entries. Yearling Colt. Fily or Gelding. —R. G. Cooper, Greymouth, bay filly, by Real Guy—Little Rose 1; H. Ogilvie. Gladstone, bav fillv, by Author Dillon —Lady Bombay, ‘2 ; Gus Hahn, Ahaura, ch. colt, “Erin’s Prince,” lyr, (Erin’s King —Kate Rue). Only entries.

Pacing Mare or Gelding, any age, in harness. —C. Chamley, Cobden, “Harina” (Petereta —Lenape) 1; W. S. Clark, Cobden, “AUanora” (Rey de Oro— Atalanta) 2; J. J. Jarden, Greymou th, “Great Authoi’” (Author Dillon —Little Rose) 3. Five entries.

COB AND PONY SECTION. Cob, Mare or Gelding, under 15 hands, saddle. —Leach Bros., Greymouth, “Trix,” 1. Three entries. Pony, Mare or Gelding, under 14.2 hands, in harness. —R. White Greyniontli, 1. Two entries. Pony, Mare or Gelding, under 14-2 hands, saddle. —Master- P. Blanchlield “Skip” 1. Three entries. Pony, Ala re or G elding, under 13.2 hands,’ saddle. —Leach Bros, Greymouth, “Trix,” 1 ; Pat. Alcßrearty, Greymouth, “Betty,” 2; J. Pender, Runanga, “Jean,” 3. Pony, Afare or Gelding, under 12.2 hands, saddle. —Pat. Alcßrearty, Greymouth, “Betty,” 1; Desmond Heaphy, Greymouth, “Phoebe,” 2; Leach Bros, Greymouth, “Trix,” 3. Jive entries.

SHEEP. Judge : Air J. H. Grigg. Border Leicester Ewe. —Greymouth Jockey Club 1,2 and 3. Only entries. Ryeland Ram. —A'lirfin Bros’ “Oulton,” Ikamatua, 2. The only entry. Romney Marsh Ram. —Allan Grant, Waimate 1 and 2. Only entries. Romney Marsh Ewe. —Allan Grant, Waimate, 1 and 2. Only entries. Pen of Three One-shear Flock Romney Rams. —-Alan Grant, ‘Waimate 1 and 2. Only entries. Pen of Three One-shear Flock Southdown Rams. — Alan Grant, Waimate, 1 and 2. Three entries. Southdown Ram.—Alan Grant, Waiiinate 1; William O’Alalley, Ikamatua, 2; John Brown, Totara Flat, 3. Eight entries. Southdown Ewe.—Alan Grant, Waimate, 1 and 2; William O’Alalley, Ikamatua, 3. Only entries. West Coast Class—William O’AIaL [ ley, Ikamatua, 1; John Brown, Totara Flat 2 and 3. Only entries. Shropshire Down Ram. —Alirfin

Bros., “Oulton,” Ikamatua, *; Greymouth Jockey Club 2 and 3. Only entries.

Ram of specified breed, owned by West Coast exhibitor for twelve months F. G. Hahn, Ahaura, 1. The only entry. * LAMBS. Romney Marsh Ewe.—Alan Grant, Waimate, 1 and 2 ; Preston Smith, Ahaura, 3. Only entries. Romney Marsh Ram. —Alan Grant 1 and 2. Only entries. Southdown Ewe. —Alan Grant, Waimate, 1 and 2 ; William O’Malley, Ikamatua, 3. Six entries. West Coast Class.—William O’Malley 1 and 2. Four entries. Southdown Ram. —John Brown, Totara Flat, 1,2 and 3. Seven entries. Three Ewe Lambs (other than fat) suitable for breeding ewes for West Coast. —John Brown, Totara Flat, 1 and 2; M. Feary, Ahaura, 3. Six entries. Three Crossbred Lambs (breed to be specified and bred on the West Coast) H. G- Carter, Kamaka, 1; Mirfin Bros., Ikamatua, 2; William Clayton, Ahaura 3. Only entries. FAT SHEEP. Three Ewes,—John Brown, Totara Flat, 1; H. Barnes, Totara Flat, 2; Greymouth Jockey Club 3. Four entries. Three Wethers. —Greymouth Jockey Club 1, 11. A’. Mathias 2. Four entries. Three Fat Lambs suitable for freezing, bred and fattened by exhibitor on West Coast of South Island —William Clayton, Ahaura. 1 ; H. G. Carter, Kamaka, 2; William O’Malley, Ikamatua, 3. Seven entries. Three Fat Lambs, for butchers’ purposes, bred by exhibitor. —Frank Munden, Kopara, 1; Alfred Marshall, Atarau 2; H. G. Cartel-, Kamaka, 3. Nine entries. Three Fat Lambs, suitable for freezing.—William Clayton, Ahaura, 1; H. G. Carter, Kamaka, 2 ; William O’Malley, Ikamatua, 3. Six entries. DOG SECTION. (Judge: Mr W. C. Leversedge). ALSATIANS. Bitches (open) : —Mr J. Conning, Hokitika, Rennie of Rylems, by Carienne Caro, ex Diana of Wolf Valley, born 16/2/1928, bred by J. A. Stauners, 1. Two entries. Bitches (Maiden.)—J. Conning .Hokitika, Rennie of Rylems, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Junior): —J. Conning, Hokitika, Rennie of Rylems, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Limit): —J. Conning, Hokitika, Rennie of Rylems, 1. Only entry. GREYHOUNDS. Junior—Mr H. R. Gibb, Christchurch, Great Slam, by Grand Slam, ox Nancy Dee, born 22/11/1927, bred by W. Pope, 1. Only entry. Open:—Mr H. R. Gibb, Christchurch, Great Slam, 1. Only entry.

POINTERS. Dogs (Open):— Mr Bert Neilson, Reefton, Wakatu Mick, by Wakatu Ben, ex Patch, born April 1927, bred by M. Francois, Wakefield, 1. Mr R. Hill, Totara Flat, Sport, by Bellgrove Romar, born 27/9/1928, bred by Al. Sweeney, 2. Three entries. ENGLISH SETTER. Dogs (Limit): —Mr E. Britton, Christchurch, Gunner of Strowan, by Brooke Kaffir, ex Patricia of Strowan, born 10/1/1927, bred by Exhibitor, 1. Only entry. Dogs (Open).—Mr E. Britton, Christchurch, Gunner of Strowan, 1. Only entry. IRISH SETTERS. Dogs (Open):—Miss E. I. White, Christchurch, Redstone Panama, by Redstone Mara, ex Redstone Nirvana, bory 1/12/1925, bred by W. H. Trengrove 1. Only entry. RETRIEVERS (Curly). Dogs (Open) :—Mr J. W. Rothwell, Greymouth, Nine to Six Jimmy, by Dawn, ex Evening, born 2/11/1926, bred by Al. Wilson, 1. Two entries. ROUGH COATED COLLIES. Dogs (Puppy).—Miss Jean I. Mclntosh, Reefton, Kiltie, by Mawhera Monk, ex Peg. born 17/3/1928, bred by J. O. Lockington, 1. Mi- R. S. Magee, Reefton, Pal. by Mawhera Monk, ex Peg, born 17/3/28, bred by J. O. Lockington 2. Three entries. Dogs, (Junior): —Miss Jean I Mclntosh, Reefton, Kiltie, 1: Mrs R. S. Magee, Reefton, Pal, 2. Only entries. Dogs (Maiden) : —Miss M. Donovan. Greymouth, Rex, by Aorangi Guy, ex Mawhera Colleen, bred by E. Sumner, 1; Mr A. V. Ross, Cobden, Mawhera Bruce, by Mawhera Squire, ex Mawhera Bonnie, born 6/7/1927, bred by A. H. McKane 2. Miss Jean I. McIntosh, Reefton, Kiltie 3. Four entries. Dogs (Limit). —Miss M. Donovan, Greymouth, Rex, 1; Mr A. V. Ross, Cobden, Mawhera Bruce 2; Mr R. S. Magee, Reefton, Pal, 3. Four entries.

Dogs (Open).—Air Wm. P; O’Brien, Runanga, Mawhera Romper, by Kawatiri Aussie, ex Guess, born 24/12/ 1925, bred by A. H. AlcKane, 1; Miss M. McKenzie, Grey mouth, Laddie of Tainui, by Mawhera Squire, ex Mawhera Bonnie, born 6/7/1927, bred by A. H. McKane, 2; Miss M. Donovan, Greymouth, Rex, 3. Six entries. Bitches (Open).—Mr A. H. McKane, Cobden, Mawhera Betty, by Mawhera Dandy, ex Mawhera Bonnie, born 30/9/1928, bred by Exhibitor, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Maiden) —Aliss J. Weston, Greymouth, Miss Trixie, by Aorangi Guy, ex Mawhera Colleen, born 16/1 ‘ 1928, bred by E. Sumner, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Junior): —Miss J. Weston, Greymouth, Aliss Trixie, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Limit):—Miss J. Weston, Greymouth, Aliss Trixie, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Open).—Mr A. H. McKane, Cobden, Mawhera Bonnie, by Belford Wallace, ex Lady Beauty, born 13/1/ 1926, bred by Mrs Whiting, Sydney,' 1; Miss J. Weston, Greymouth, Miss Trixie, 2; Mr A. H. McKane, Cobden, Mawhera Betty, 3. Only entries. N.Z. COLLIE CLUB TROPHIES. Dogs:—Aliss M. AlcKenzie, Greymouth, Laddie of Tainui, 1; Mr A. V. Ross, Cobden, Mawhera Bruce, 2; Miss

Jean. I. Mclntosh, Reef ton, Kiltie, 3. Four entries.

Puppies:—Miss Jean I. Mclntosh, Xeefton, Kiltie, 1; Mr A. H. McKanc, Cobden, Mawhera Betty 2. Only entries.

Bitches: —Mr A. H. McKane, Cobden Mawhera Bonnie 1; Mr A. H. McKane, Cobden, Mawhera Betty, 2. Only entries. WORKING SHEEP DOGS. Rough Coated Dog or Bitch (Open). —Jack Minehan, Cobden, Scotty, 1; J. Butirke, Cobden, Scot, 2; Noel Peat, Moana, Nell, 3. Only entries. Smooth Coated Dog or Bitch (Open). —F. J. Higgins, Cobden, Mack, 1; Mrs J. C. AVilson, Cobden, Bruce, 2; John Brown, Totara Flat, Jean, 3. Only entries. BORDER COLLIES. Dogs (Open):—Mr W. . E. Norton, Coal Creek, Greymouth, Roy, 1; Mr W. E. Norton, Coal Creek, Greymoutn, Sailor, 2. Only entries. SPRINGER SPANIELS. Dogs (Puppy).—Johnson Animal hospital, Christchurch, Shot Gun, by Gun (Imp.) ex Fanny Gun, born 17/12/1925, bred by Exhibitors, 1. Two entries. Dogs (Open).—Johnson Animal Hospital, Christchurch, Gun (Imp.), four ■years old, 1; Johnson Animal Hospital Christchurch, Pop Gun, by Cordean Merrylegs (Imp.), ex Patsey, born 1/7/1928, 2; Johnson Animal Hospital, Christchurch, Shot Gun, 3. Only entries. Bitches (Open). —Johnson Animal Hospital, Christchurch, Patricia Gun, by Gun (Imp.), ex Patsey, born 1925, 1. Only entry. Sporting Brace.—Johnson Animal Hospital, Christchurch/ 1. Only entry. Sporting team. —Johnson Animal Hospital, Christchurch, 1. Only entry. COCKER SPANIELS (Black). - Dogs (Open).—Mrs Arthur Nicoli, Ashburton, Penscroft Pedlar, by Cr. Umpire of Ware (Ihp.), ex Parkside Dina, born 22/11/1926. Bred by Exhibitor. 1. Only entry. Dog (Maiden). —Mrs J. E. Dale, Runanga, 1. Only entry. COCKER SPANIELS (Other Than Black). Dogs (Puppy).—Messrs E. D. and C. V. Mcßeath, Sumner, Christchurch, Dusky of Clifton, by Vogel Relly, ex Braeval Blast, 8/9/1928, bred by exhibitors, 1. Only entry.

Dogs (Novice). —Messrs E. D. and C. V. Mcßeath, Christchurch, Dusky of Clifton, 1. Only entry. Dogs (Limit). —Mr A. E. Socker, Christchurch, Avon Flashlight, by Papanui Rip, ex Braeval Brindle, born 16/2/1928, bred by Exhibitor, 1. Only entry. Dogs (Open).—Mr A. E. Seeker, Christchurch, Avon Flashlight, 1. Only entry. COCKER SPANIELS. (Other Than Black.) Bitches (Puppy). —Messrs E. D. and C. V. Mcßeath, Sumner, Christchurch, Bonny of Clifton, by Vogel Rally, exBraeval Blast, born 8/9/1928, bred by exhibitors, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Junior).- —Messrs E. D. and C. V. Mcßeath, Christchurch, Bonny of Clifton, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Maiden). —Messrs E. D. and C. V. Mcßeath, Christchurch, Bonny of Clifton, 1; Mr R. Taylor, Greymouth, Ruby, by Kamona Boss, ex Maisie, born 14/7/1927, bred by C. Poultney, 2. Only entries. Bitches (Limit). —Messrs E. D. and C. V. Mcßeath, Christchurch, Bonny of Clifton, 1. Three entries. Bitches (Open). —Mr A. E. Seeker, Christchurch, Ch. Braeval Banter, by Ch. Umpire of Ware, ex Fifinella of Ware, bred by Dr A. C. McKillop, T; Mr R. Taylor, Greymouth, Ruby, 2. Three entries. IRISH TERRIERS. Dogs (Maiden).—Mrs J. Drew, Runanga, Celtic Terry, by Celtic Larry (Imp.), ex Ch. Irish Molly, born 20/1/1928, bred by Howard Robinson, 1. Only entry. Dogs (Junior).- —Mrs J. Drew, Rinanga, Celtic Terry, 1. Only entry. FOX TERRIERS (Smooth), Dogs (Puppy).—Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth, Invergaylin, by Gaylin Cluny of Invergrey, ex-Birchley Bramble, born 22/8/1925, bred by Exhibitor 1; Mr G. and Mrs F. E. Biltcliff, Christchurch, Wairiki Wharenui, by Winton Ranger, ex Wireless of Wairiki, born 28/8/1928, bred by exhibitors 2; Master L. Hokitika, Beau Geste, by Tap Boy, ex Canterbury Pale Ale, born 1/5/1928, bred by Mrs C. S. Kitchingham, 3. Five en tries. •

Dogs (Maiden). —-Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth, Invergaylin, 1; Master L. Dew, Hokitika, Beau Geste, 2; Mr R. White, Greymouth, Umber’s Legacy, by Maidstone Raw Umber (Imp.), ex Cluny, born 13/8/1927, bred by F. Escott, 3. Only entries.

Dogs (Junior). —Aliss V. Kettle Greymouth, Invergaylin 1; Mr F. A. Kitchingham, Greymouth. Barman, by Tap Boy. ex Octavo Girl, born May 1928, bred by Airs C. S. Kitchingham, 2; Alaster L. Dew, Hokitika, Beau Geste 3. Five entries. Dogs (Limit).—Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth, Gaylin Cluny of Invergrey 1; Mr G. F. Wood, Kuniara Junction, Birchley Ben. by Maidstone Dunholme, ex-Northland, November, born 10/1/1927, bred by R. G. Makin, 2; Air Thomas Oxenham, Greymouth, Les terlin Chief, by Lesterlin Gay, ex Cluny, born 5/9/1926, bred by F. Escott, 3. Only entries. FOX TERRIERS (Smooth). Dogs (Open).—Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth, Gaylin Cluny of Invergrey, by Ch. Lesterlin Gay (Imp.) ex Cluny, born 5/9/1926, bred by F. Escott, 1; Air G. F. Wood, Kumara Junction, Birchley Ben 2; Mr Thomas Oxenham. Greymouth, Lesterlin Chief, 3. Six entries. Bitches (Puppy).—Mrs Arthur Houghton, Runanga, June Gaylin, by Gaylin Cluny of Invergrey, ex Birchley Bramble, born 28/8/1928, bred by Miss V. Kettle, 1; Mrs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Wendy of Wairiki, by Winton Ranger, ex-Wireless of Wairiki. born 28/8/1928, bred by G. and F. E. Biltcliff, 2; Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth Lady Gaylin, by Gaylin Cluny of Invergrey, ex Birchley Bramble, born 22/8/1928, bred by Exhibitor, 3. Four entries. Bitches (Junior). —Airs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Wendy of Wairiki, 1; Miss Al. L. Cunliffe Greymouth, Eccleso Only entries. | Bitches (Maiden).—Mrs A. B. Tai-

bot, Christchurch, Wendy of Wairiki, 1; Miss V. Kettle, Gretymouth, Lady Gaylin, 2; Miss M. L. Cunliffe, Greymouth, Eccleston Bess, 3. Only entries. Bitches (Limit). —Mrs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Wendy of Wairiki, 1; Miss M. L. Cunliffe, Greymouth, Eccleston Bess, 2. Only entries. Bitches (Open).—Mrs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Wendy of Wairiki, 1; Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth, Birchley Bramble, by Maidstone Dunholme, ex Northland November, born February 19?7, bred by R. S. Makin 2; Miss M. L. Cunliffe, Greymouth, Eccleston Bess 3. Only entries. FOX TERRIERS (Wire). Dog (Puppy).—Mr W. M. Jack, Christchurch, Ryburn Radiant, by Redcot Reality, ex Ch. Redcot Reversion, born 22/9/1928, 1. Only entry. Dog (Novice). —Mr W. M. Jack, Christchurch, Ryburn Radiant, 1. Only entry. Dogs (Open).—Mrs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Compound of Notts, (Imp.), by Chemical of Notts, ex Cocktails Chick of Notts, born 16/6/1927, bred by Duchess of Newcastle, England, 1; Mr G. and Mrs F. E. Biltcliff, Christchurch, Winton Ranger, by Dusky Gyp, ex Wayland Winks, born 30/9/1927, bred by G. H. Shaw, 2. Only entries. Bitches (Puppy).—Mrs A. B. Talbot. Christchurch, Wairiki Welfare, by Redcot Reality Imp., ex Whip o’ Will of Wairiki, born 15th June, 1928, bred by G. and F. E. Biltcliff, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Junior).—Mrs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Wairiki Welfare, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Maiden). —Mrs A. B.’ Tai bot, Christchtfrch, Wairiki Welfare, 1 Only entry. Bitches (Limit). —Mrs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Wairiki Welfare, 1. Only entry.

Bitches (Open).—Mr W. M. Jack, Christchurch, Ch. Redcot Reversion, (Imp.), by Ch. Talervera Simon, ex Redcot Rocket, 1; Mr James Braithwaite, Runanga, Peggy Ham, by Eversham Ensign, ex Ham Peggy, born July 1925, bred by G. and F. E. Biltcliff, 2. Mrs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Wairiki Welfare, 3. Four entries.

Brace of Terriers (Any Variety).— Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth 1; Miss M. L. Cunlift’e, Greymouth, Eccleston Bess and Gay Cluny, 2; Mr James Braithwaite, Runanga, Peggy Ham and Bon Ensign, 3. Four entries. Team of Terriers. —Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth, 1. Only entry. Any Breed Terrier. —Mr W. M. Jack, Christchurch, Ch Redcot Reversion (Imp.), 1; Mrs A. B. Talbot, Christchurch, Compound of Notes (Imp.), 2. Only entries. CHIHUAHUAS. Dogs (Open).—Mrs M. H. Mac Gibbon, Christchurch, Sonora Santa Fe, by Ch. Ula Nuts, ex Ula Nedrine, born 7/3/1927, bred by Exhibitor, 1; Mrs M. H. Mac Gibbon, Christchurch, Danta Santa Fe, by ph. Ula Nuts, ex Ula Nedrina, born 12/8/26, bred by Exhibitor 2. Only entries. Bitches (Open).—Mrs M. H. MacGibbon, Christchurch, Ula Nedrina, bjTula Nigretto, ex Tula Juanita, born 9/2/1921,- bred by Exhibitor, 1. Only entry. Brace. —Mrs M. H. Mac Gibbon. Christchurch, 1. Only entry. Team. —Mrs M. H. Mac Gibbon, Christchurch, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Open).—Mrs M. H. MacGibbon, Christchurch, Topsina Santa Fe, by Ling Santa Fe, ex Tasa Wong, born 27/12/1928, bred by Exhibitor, 1. Only entry. Brace. —Mrs M. H. Mac Gibbon, Christchurch, 1. Only entry. POMERANIANS, (Under 71bs). Dogs (Junior). —Mrs J. Lewis, Greymouth, Suntipped Chick, by Sunburnt Little Chick, ex Ithara Jewel, born 3/1/1928, bred by Mrs Paino, 1; Master Teddy Finn, Runanga, Tip, by Mick ex Ruffles, born 31/1/1928, bred by J. Harwell, 2. Only entries. Dogs (Maiden). —Mrs J. Lewis, Greymouth, Suntipped Chick, 1. Only entry. Dogs (Limit).—Mrs J. Lewis, Greymouth, Suntipped Chick, 1. Only entry. Dogs (Open). —Mr R. G. Hewison. Dunollie, Little Mint Drop (Imp.K by One of the Best, ex Tiny, born 18/9/ 1923, bred by Exhibitor, 1: Mrs J. Lewis. Greymouth, Suntipped Chick 2. Only entries. PUGS. Dogs (Open). —Miss Celia Millar, Runanga, Rata, by Buster, ex Flo, born 9/11/1927, bred by J. Halliday, 1; Mr T. Bowes, Runanga, Buster, 2; Miss Noel Chamley, Cobden, Cobden Dodger, 3. Only entries. Dogs (Junior). —Miss Celia Millar, Runanga, Rata, 1; Miss Noel Chamlev, Cobden, Cobden Dodger, 2. Only entries. Bitches (Puppy). —Mrs H. Johnson, Runanga, Jess, by Buster, ex Flo, born 2/6/1928, bred by J. Halliday, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Limit). —Mr John Dowling, Runanga, Jess, by Buster, ex Flo, broil 19/4/1927, bred by J. Halliday, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Open).—Mr John Dowling, Runanga, Jess, 1. Only entry. PEKINGESE. Dogs (Open).—Mrs M. H. AlucGibbon, Christchurch, Ching Lee Santa Fe, by. Ch. Tu Tsu of Tong, ex Ch. Mi Mi of Sherbourne, born 23/11/1927, bred by exhibitor. 1. Only entry. Bitches (Puppy). —Mr J. Darwell, Dunollie, Becky by Sir Golden Duke, ex Mortier Princess Marie, born 10/4/ 1928, 1; Miss Patti ‘ Marshall, Greymouth, Snow Queen, by Sir Golden Duke, ex Mortier Princess Marie, born 1/11/1928, bred by Mr Baldock, 2. Only entries. Bitches (Maiden). —Mr J. Darwell, Dunollie, Becky 1; Miss Patti Marshall Greymouth, Snow Queen, 2. Only entries. Bitches (Junior). —Mr J. Darwell, Dunollie, Becky, 1. Only entry. Bitches (Limit).— Mr J. Darwell, Dunollie, Becky, 1; Miss Patti Marshall, Greymouth, Snow Queen, 2. Only entries. Bitches (Open).—Mr R. G. Hewiso?i, Dunollie, Dolly (Imp.) by SundownAthlete, ex Doris, born 7/9/1924, bred in England, 1; Mr J. Darwell, Dunollie, Becky, 2; Mrs J. Lewis, Greymouth, Betty, by Kilbirnie Winkie, ex Dorset Woodbine, born 13/5/1925, bred by Mrs A. Gibson, 3. • Only entries. Brace of Toys.—Mr R. G. Hewison, Dunollie, Little Mint Drop (Imp.) and Dolly (Imp.), 1: Mrs J. Lewis, Suutipped Chick and Betty, 2. Only entries.

Any Breed Toy—Mr R. G. Hewison, Dunollie, Little Mint Drop, (Imp.), 1. Only entry. Any Breed Sporting.—Miss E. I. White, Christchurch, Redstone Pan-

ama (Irish Setter), 1; Mr A. E. Seeker, Christchurch, Avon Flashlight (Cocker Spaniel) 2; Mr R. H. Gibb, Christchurch, Great Slam (Greyhound), 3. Five entries.

Any Breed, non-sporting.—Miss I. McKenzie, Greymouth, Laddie of Tainui, (Rough Coated Collie) 1. Only; entry. Ladies Bracelet. —Mr W. M. Jack, Christchurch, Ch Redcot Reversion (Imp.), (Wire Terrier), 1. Twelve entries. Derby Stakes. —Mr G. and Mrs F. E. Biltcliff, Christchurch, Wairiki Wharenui (Smooth Terrier), 1; Miss V. Kettle, Greymouth, Lady Gaylin, (Smooth Terrier), 2; Miss Jean I. McIntosh, Reefton, Kiltie (Rough Coated Collie), 3. Four entries. Champion of Champion Stakes.—Mr A. E. Seeker, Christchurch, Ch. Braeval Banter (Cocker Spaniel), 1. HOME AND DAIRY PRODUCE. (Judge: Mr J. Steer). Preserved Fruit, three distinct varieties, one of each. —Freda Brown, Greymouth Technical School, 1. Only: entry. Preserved Fruit, Without sugar, three distinct varieties. —M. Smitheram, Greymouth Technical School 1. Only entry. Marmalade.—Mrs G. Armstrong, Cobden, 1. Only entry. Two Bars Home-made Soap.—Mrs G. Armstrong, Cobden, 1. Only entry. Home-made Jelly, three varieties. —< Mrs G. Armstrong, Cobden, 1. Two entries. Home-made Chutney.—Mrs M. Quigi ley, Cobden, 1. Two entries. FRUIT (Local Grown). One Plate of Apples.—Mrs C. McDonald, Coal Creek, 1; Miss Monica, Ryan, Rotomanu, 2. Two entries. One Plate of Apples.—Mrs A. Kilpatrick, Boddytown, 1; Mrs C. McDonald, Coal Creek, h.c. Two entries. Collection of Different Apples.—Miss Monica Ryan, Rotomanu, h.c. entry. ART AND MISCELLANEOUS. (Judge: Mrs W. E. Thomas). Landscape in Oils from Copy.—« Miss L. Markland, Greymouth, 1. Onlj* entry. Landscape, in Oils, from Nature. —- Mrs T. A. North, Greymouth, 1. Only; entry. Flower or Fruit, study in oil or water colours, from nature. —Mrs T. A. North, Greymouth, 1. Only entry. Best Picture (any copy subject), by. boy or girl, under eighteen.—Miss L. Markland, Greymouth 1; Miss L. Markland, Greymouth, v.h.c. Only entries. Best Study from Nature, by boy or girl under eighteen.—Thomas Dick, Wallsend 1. Only entry. Best Study in Crayon or Charcoal, by boy or girl under eighteen.—H. Randle, Greymouth, 1; J. Lindsay, Greymouth, v.h.c. Four entries. The best study, that of Thomas Dick, Wallsend, was done in ink instead of charcoal, or crayon, and had to be disqualified, but the judge considered the work worthy of a first prize. PHOTOGRAPHIC. (Judge: Mr J. Ring.) Open subject, two photos.—C. Sundbye, Greymouth 1; F. R. Denne, Greymouth 2. Three entries. Coloured Photograph, two photos. — F. R. Denne, Greymouth, 1. Two entries. West Coast Tree or Shrub, two photos. —F. R. Denne Greymouth, 1. Two entries. Interior, two photos.—Miss Evelyn Buddy, Greymouth, 1. Only entry. FIELD AND ROOT CROPS. Four entries were made’ in the class for the best acre of Swede turnips, which will be judged about the last week in May : Pryce Hamer, Totara Flat; John Brown, Totara Flat; Kennedy Bros., Totara Flat; T. F. Richards, Barrytown. In the class for the best acre of soft turnips, to be judged about the lust week iu May : The only entry is that of Pryce Hainer, Totara Flat. There was no competition in the classes for the best sheaf of oats and the best sample of hay, the Waimaunga Experimental Farm being the only exhibitor. Two samples were submitted in each class, the exhibits being of very good quality. The only sample of lucerne entered was one from A. C. Kilpatrick, Greymouth. BUTTERFAT TEST. Milk Cow, any age, any breed.— W. E. Norton. Coal Creek, “Riverslale Jessamine,” 1. Milk 161bs, test 5.3, butterfat .848. A. J. Palmer, Rotomanu, “Trixie,’ 2. .Milk 131bs, test 5.9, butterfat .767. A. J. Palmer, Rotomanu, “Lady Betty.” 3. Milk ll|lbs, test 3.2, butterfat .368. There were seven entries, but only three were milked. The winner takes the Legal Shield, donated in 1923 by the Greymouth members of the legal profession. The Shield is to be won three times in succession or four times at intervals, before becoming the property of the winner. Previous winners are as follow :—1923, E. A. Lemon, Ikamatua, 1924, E. A. Lemon, Ikamatua; 1925, R. Colee, Greendale; 1926, J. Parlane, Cashmere; 1927, A. J. Palmer, Rotomanu; 1928, C. Morgan Williams, Kaiapoi.

SPORTS RESULTS. YESTERDAY’S EVENTS. A programme of sporting events was decided yesterday afternoon, the results being as follow: — Cycle Handicap, one mile: —C. Watson, 240yds, 1; R. Kay, 160yds, 2; C. Nicholson, scr., 3. Also started: T. Howson 10yds., H. Wilson 80yds., and M. Swift 130 ids. Time 2.25. Watson won easily, the handicaps being too much for the back-markers, although Nicholson came fast over the last hundred yards, to gain third place. Cycle Handicap, two miles: —H. Turtil, 60yds.,; T. B. Howson, 30yds, 2; M. Swift, 220yds, 3. Eight started. Time 5.6 2-5. Won by three lengths. 120 yards Handicap:—R. Steel, 7yds, 1; C. Lamont, 3yds, 2; M. Jamieson, 3yds, 3. Also started: A. Fong, 7yds. Won by a foot. Time 12 1-5 secs. Open Trot, one mile: —Cawthorn (Phelan) 1; Royal Audubon (Gilbert) 2; .Allanora (Clark) 3. Seven started. Farmers’ Trot, one mile: —S. Lousich, Paroa, 1: Dalziel, Nelson Greek, 2; Bourke, Greymouth, 3. Seven started. Pony Trot, half mile:—Pendei’ 1, Jarden 2. Six started.

Boys’ Trot, half mile: —Howson 1. Five started, but four were disqualified for galloping. Jumping Competition.—Miss V. Nicholls’ (Fairlie) “Plato” 1, J. Ryan’s (Rotomanu) “Toby” 2. The sports were continued last evening, before a good attendance. The Municipal Band enlivened the proceedings with an. attractive programme. Results: — Boys’ Cycle Handicap, half mile: — Duffy 1, Kay 2, Swift 3. Eight started.Boys’’ Cycle Handicap, half-mile: — Greaney 1, Howson 2, Duffy 3. Cycle Handicap, quarter mile:—H. Turtill, syds, 1; C. Nicholson, scr., 2; H. G. Wilson, 10yds, 3. Six started. Cycle Handicap, IS miles. —H. G. Wilson, 80yds., 1; H. Wilson, 120yds., 2; H. Turtill, 30yds., 3. Nine started. Time 3.44 1-5.

75 yards Handicap:—First heat: Jones, 3yds., 1; A. Fong, 3yds„ and B. Caulton, 4 yds, dead .heat 2. Second heat: C. King, syds, 1; F. McEnaney, 3yds, 2. Final: Caulton 1, Jones 2. 120 yards Handicap:—First heat: R. Steel, 7yds.. 1; C. King, 11yds., 2. Second heat: C. Lamont, 3yds., 1; R. Jones, 6yds, 2. Final; Lamont 1, .Steel 2. TO-DAY’S RESULTS Novice bicycle race, one mile—S. James 1, S. Crooks 2, R. Kaye 3. Also started: E. Cook, J. Havill and G. Doig. Crooks made the running for the first round when James went ahead and

sprinting at the top of the straight went on to win comfortably by six lengths, Crooks being a yard ahead of Kaye. Time 2.40 3-5.

An error occurred in the published results of the sweet pea section yesterday. The class for six varieties was won by Mr N. Burn, not Miss Burn. A. AND P. DANCE. The programme at the A. and P. dance in the United Pavilion to-night will include old and modern dances. Williams’s orchestra will provide the music, and Air De Freatus will act as M.C. Buses will leave the Pos> Office for the Pavilion at 8.15 this evening. ENTOMOLOGICAL DISCOVERY A RAGWORT KILLER Mr. D. Burt, of Ruby Creek, claims to have discovered an effective destroyer of the deadly ragwort weed, which has become so abundant on Coast holdings. This morning Mr. Burt showed a “Star” representative a specimen of the destroyed plant. Inside the fleshy root-base, the centre of which is completely destroyed, were dozens of just visible white insects which under a glass proved to possess the characteristics of a small horned grub. Each individual, even when the plant was dead, could be seen feeding voraciously on the walls of the hollow stem. It is this little white insect which does the killing. Four years ago Mr. Burt casually examined a ragwort found dead apparently from natural causes, in his paddock. Then he first noticed the insects. He preserved them, “innoculated” several other plants and to-day the “killer” has spread over an area of half a square mile, and killed this year over a thousand ragworts. Mr. Burt has been saved the trouble of killing these plants himself and hopes shortly to be able to save the £2O expenses which, on an average every West Coast farmer has to pay for labour to clean out the weed from his pastures. With this definite proof of the effectiveness of his “find” Mr. Burt wrote, giving particulars, to the Cawthron Institute in Nelson. The Chief of the Entomological Branch replied stating that the insect was the larvae of a small fly commonly found in ragwort stems, and that it will not kill the weed ’ but materially weakens them. Mr. Burt states emphatically that the insect actually kills the ragwort without any outside aid. From his specimen it could be seen that the larvae travelled from the roots into the base and up the stem eating into the plant’s food-channels. The root hairs are evidently destroyed and the root’s strength absorbed. The jtveeds are attacked annually before the seeds are properly formed and all the farmer has to do is to collect and burn the affected ragworts. Mr. Burt has communicated his discovery to the Minister of Lands, and to the New Zealand “Farmer” but has received no reply as yet. He fears that, in burning the killed weeds on his farm (he has been doing so for the last few days) he is destroying the insects which might prove invaluable at a later date, should the larvae be accepted as a universal destroyer of the pest. An important feature is that no other plants or weeds are effected by the larvae, which apparently turns into a fly and lays its eggs at the base of other weeds.

Mr. Burt displayed a specimen of the destroyed weed at the A. and P. Show to-day, where it interested many farmers. To the layman there seems to be no doubt that the insect is a genuine destroying agent of ragwort, and further developments in Mr. Burt’s discovery will be eagerly awaited by all farmers. MASTERTON SHOW. MASTERTON, February 20. , People’s Day at the Masterton Show was held in ideal weather to-day before a record attendance of the public. Among the visitors was the Hon. W. A. Veitch. Further championships are: — Horses, draughts, champion stallion — A. Tocker. Champion mare or filly— A Tocker. Champion gelding—R. Gray. Champion pony —C. Orr. Pony jump championship —Miss Lai'iu Rhodes. Champion jumping competition —Oswald Nelson (Hastings).