EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 19 November 1924, Page 10

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS.

EGMONT A. AND P. SHOW.

A WONDERFUL DISPLAY.

DISTRICT’S PROGRESS REFLECTED.

OFFICERS. President, Mr. E. A. Washer; vicepresident, Mr. S. O. Tonks. Gen- . eral Committee : Messrs. It. Crocker, A. E. Death, E. Death, H. Finlay, John Forbe6, F. Gilianders, W. A. Guy, F. Hoskin, A. Hunter, H. E. Johnston, A. Lankow, B. C. Lysaght, F. Mills (iun.), H. Middleton, AV. MoL’Dowie, D. S. Richardson, J. D. Scott, J. S. T. Short, J-. Thomlinson, C. G. Trotter, C. H. Washer, A. E. Western, T. Wilson, H. Wren, N. Wren. Hon. vet. surgeon, Mr. Baylv, M.R.C.V.S.; treasurer, Mr. G. Ford.

South Taranaki is becoming more and more important, and no organisation has contributed more to the progress of this district than the Egmont Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show. On this, the forty-first, venture town and country have put their shoulders to the wheel and in a grand united effort have given, convincing evidence of what a people rich in industrial enterprise and ability can do with the guts lavishly bestowed on tiiem by Nature. i’ i-oiu daric and strenuous times, when the eany founders of commercial enterprise in this young country ur a t. broke tne savage stillness of tne land, agricultural activities have maue rupiustrides. Man has used ins lauour ahu his knowledge in converting u seemingly hopeless wilderness into a tract or the richest and most productive country in the British. Empire, and, science and industry going hand in hand, it is. possiole to-day to demonstrate a otage of progress which but lor everyday acquaintanceship would be regarded as nothing short of a miracle. ... ■ The Egmont A. and P. Association ,is to be congratulated on its 1924 show, which, if the weather proves favourable throughout, should be the biggest and best yet held. Nothing which an energetic body of promoters can do has been overlooked, and arrangements have been made which must meet with the requirements of the most exacting The number uf entries received this year constitutes a record, the total showing an excess of well-nigh 100 on that of last year. Furthermore, while gaming in numerical strength, the entries show a decided improvement in quality, a fact which is due in the main to the increasing popularity of South Taranaki’s annual fixture.

An inspection of the exhibits quickly convinces the visitor of the merit of the display. Amongst the cattle some of the finest exhibits are to be seen, Jerseys being, as usual, a strong section. Entries have been received from all over the North Island, and such prominent breeders as Messrs R. L. Horn (Ohau) and A. A. AVard (Tarilti) are among the exhibitors. Ayrshires constitute another good section, competition being very keen in all classes. Mr. F. Mills, of Tokaora, is the largest exhibitor, and his entries do him credit. Mr. P. Bremer, of Okaiavva, is exhibiting the North Island champion bull, Glencairn Craigellachie, which has beaten the champion -bull at\ the recent Royal Show at Palmerston North.

Quality is an outstanding feature amongst the Friesians, the principal exhibitors in this section being Messrs H. E. Johnson. J. O’Shea, AY. H. Slater, R. Castle, and O. A. Marchant and jSons. It is interesting to recall that from the herd of the lastmentioned breeder came the winner of the lirst New Zealand Friesian Derby. Amongst the Milking Shorthorns the Royal champion cow, Braeside Sweet Neil, is being exhibited by Mr. J. (!. Wright, of Matapu. Messrs E. A. Washer, H. C. Belcher, and W. Hayward are aiso prominent, exhibitors in this section. Red Pptls constitute an entirely new section of the cattle exhibits, and are well represented bv the entries from the Government Central Development Farm at "Weraroa. The animals are very attractive and are of a breed that is quickly coming into prominence. In the Shorthorn section the MooreHunter estate provides the entries, whilst amongst the Herefords Mr. J. Forbes fills the lists. Amongst the horses the entries of Clydesdales are of conspicuously high quality, whilst competition in the classes for spring carters and thoroughbreds is exceptionally' keen. Hacks and light harness classes are the best seen at the show for many years, and ponies are equally strong, the entries numbering up to 16 in one class. Competition horses are of an exceptionally high standard, the best animals in the North Island being present. The pig section is particularly strong, Messrs Bowen and Wilson, of Hastings, exhibiting in the Berkshire, Tamwor+li, and Yorkshire classes. Local competition is also very good. Amongst the sheep men Messrs M. Voss and Sons (Longburn), D. Ross, J. G. Alexander, H.' J. Birch. J. Forbes. P. Bremer. R. Farley, and A. A and R. G. Verry are prominent exhibitors. With the ver- 7 large number of ontr:«s in the various classes tlm judges "ill b*» bppt. very busv throughout (he dnv. Tliis evening the Hawera A+h'etm Club will hold an electvic-liehf curni’-a]. which will, no doubt, be vAI °+tended To-morrow will b° Peony's Day. and. if the weather be fine, tlmtv* ‘•hnpbl be a record e r ow<l to see the parade and the competitions. As u5 ,,,, 1, the secretary, stewards and enm ,v d + - -oas worked very hard am] made mmellent arrangements. and visitors to tho gro’mds will find the show rot nnlv infe-esting. but educative, the competition among the exhibitors "7’’ keen and the quality of the highest. l T )ifo ,, tnr,at°lv showery weather was experienced at the opening and marred

[As the years flit by, the people of Hawera and the fertile region of which it is the natural centre, realise more and more how much they owe to the organisers of the Egmont A. and P. Show. The Show, which opens to-day, will eclipse any of the efforts made during the past 40 years to bring town and country closer together. To the public the display shows the necessity for still closer relationship between the commercial community a.n«T those on the land, and demonstrates most aptly how interdependent these interests are.]

proceedings somewhat. However, the judges set to work eagerly, and it is expected that they will complete their task for the first day up to scheduled time.

The wet weather delayed, the erection of various stands, but between the showers ‘ exhibitors were busy erecting them, working under difficulties.

To the members of the association who have given so freely of their time and money in directing -the machinery of the organisation great credit is due. To the secretary, Mr. M. C. C-righ-ton, special commendation is due. Jl< has proved a most valuable servant of the association, and .has been invaluable in assisting in guiding the as*'ocation over a difficult period. Judges at the show are: Cattle.—Fat' cattle, Mr. E. P. Swainson (Feilding); Milking Shorthorns. Mr. S B. Grant (Papatoetoe); Friesians, Mr. J. H. P. Liggins (Tokomaru) ; Ayrshires, Mr. A. H. Han-en (fe Rehunga); Jerseys, Mr. W. H. Booth (Carterton); Shorthorns and Hereto rds, Mr. H. S. Turner (E.l- - Red Polls, Mr. Q. ’Donald (Featherston); Milch cow*, Mr. Q Donald (Featherston); grades and crossbreds, Mr. AV. R. Bntler (Noluuto.wn); boys’ and girls’ cow judginu competition, Mr. F. Mills (Tokaora). ' Horses.—Clydesdales and spring carters, Mr. Q. Donald .(Featherston); thoroughbreds, .harness, pomes, hacks and competitions, Mr. J. Brice (Mar ton).

Sheep.—Purebreds, Mr. W. B. Grant (New Plymouth) ; fat sheep and lambs.. Mr. E. P. Swainson (Feilding). Pigs.—Purebreds, Mr. J. A. Sellers (New Plymouth); porkers, baconer/ and .general, Mr. T. H. Wa.lkm (Hawera).

( Home Industries.—Cooking, Miss 1 Cheyne (Waverley); needlework, .Mrs J. MoHardy (Pihama); painting, art and photography, Mr. D. Cunningham (Hawera); rural and school sections, Mr. A. Gray (Hawera).

Show stewards are : Gatekeepers and ticket stands, Mr. G. Ford; catering and .press, Mr. A L. Campbell; judges’ and exhibitors' reception, Messrs. E. A. Washer, F. Gilianders, W. A. Duckworth, A Good, O. J. Hawken, M.P., J. H Balter, A. L. Campbell, S. O. Tonics; implements, vehicles and sideshows Messrs. F. Gilianders, B. C. Lysagbt, S. Blake and G. Ford

Cattle.—Chief steward, Mr. Alex Murdoch; Herefords and Shorthorns Messrs. J. E. Meuli and A. Warren; Ayrshires, Messrs. H. Finlay, K Reynolds, I. Nicholas; Friesians, Messrs. J. E. Meuli, G. Ford, J. O’Shea; Jerseys and grades, Messrs. W. R. Butler, N. Wren, J. B. Laurenson, G. Wills, W. Shearer, R Duckworth, A. Philpott; Milch cows, Messrs. E. Mrißhilli-ps and J. B Laurenson; grades and crossbreds, Messrs. G. Ford and H. Finlay; dairy Shorthorns, Messrs. E. McPhillips anti J. MoCallum; Red Polls, Messrs. H. Wreii~and J. Vinten; fat cattle. Messrs. Geo. Douglas, El. Grant, H. Preece, junr.; school judging' competitions, Mr. G. T. Francis. Sheep.—Chief steward, Mr. E. A. Nixon; purebreds, Messrs. E. Death, James Winks and G. Hawken; fat sheep, freezers and pet lambs, Mr. W. Douglas. Pigs.—Chief steward, Messrs. T. C. Arnold, 11. C. E. Arnold and D. Stewart. . i

PRIZE LIST. Following are the results so far available: CATTLE. FAT CATTLE. In the opinion of Mr E. P. Swainson, of Feiiding, the judge of the fat cattle section, the entries showed uniformly good quaLity right through, anu would favourably compare with similar classes at any show ne had visited during the last four or five years. In the majority of cases his task of discriminating had proved very difficult. Mr Swainson was particularly wed pleased with the beasts shown in the cow over three years class. Both in quality and numbers this represented the strongest class of its kind he had seen of recent years, and speaking of the winning cow, Mr W. H. Reid’s Shorthorn, the judge said the outstanding type was reminiscent of the splendid animals of the breed which had appeared at similar shows in vears gone by. Two yearling steers, any breed.—H. Middleton (Waverley) 1. Two steers, two vears.—H Middleton, 1 and 3; AY. PI. Reid (Nuknmaru) 2.

Iwo fat bullocks, three years, suitable for freezing purposes; not to exceed 7501 b each in the judge’s opinion. —H. Middleton, 1 and 2. Best bullock of greatest commercial value (any age).—W. H. Reid, 1; H. Middleton, 2. Iwo fat heifers, under three vears. —W. H. Reid, 1 and 2: H. Middleton, o. One cow. over three years.—AY. TT. Reid, 1; Moore Hunter Estate (HaweraA. 2; H. Middleton, 3; W. McL’Dowie (Matapu), h.c. MILKING SHORTHORNS. The judge (Mr. S B. Grant) stated t-n-ut the animals exhibited were a nice lot, but the champion and reserve champion bulls, as well as the champion cow, were outstanding animals. He was sorry, however, that the breed was not more firmly established in Taranaki. The country here was eminently suitable to the breed.

Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1921. E. A. Washer’s (Okaiawa) Lincoln Butter Fat, 1 and champion; J. C. Wright’s (iMatapu) Reformer of Cornwall Park, 2 and reserve champion. Bull, calved since July 1, 1922. —J. C. Wright, 1; H. C. Belcher (Eltham), 2. - Bull, calved since July 1, 1923. —E. A. Washer, 1 and 2. Co-w, in milk, oalved prior to July 1, 1921.—J. C. Wright’s Braeside Sweet Nell, 1 and champion. Cow, dry, visibly in calf, calved prior to July 1, 1921.—E. A. Washer’s Red Plum, 1 and reserve champion; E. A. Washer 2.

Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. —- J. C. Wright 1. Heifer, calved since July 1 1922. J. C. Wright 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1923. — W. Hayward (Hawera), 1 and 3; J. C. Wright, 2. Best pen of two heifers, calved since July 1, 1923.—W. Hayward, 1; J. G. Wright, 2. Boys ’and girls’ calf-rearing competition (grade Shorthorn). —W. Hayward, 1. JERSEYS. A FINE DISPLAY. One of the strongest and best features of the show is always the Jersey section, and this year i 6 no exception, for they form a gathering of animals which lor type and quality generally would take a lot of beating, and many of them would do credit to* any show ring. In the female section the special feature is the two-year-olcls and the yearlings. The former is not numerically very strong, but the general standard of quality is undoubted, and drew special favourable comment from the judge, Mr W. H. Booth; of Carterton. The yearlings combine numbers with good quality, no less than 28 having been entered. There was therefore keen competition, and the judge said he had no little difficulty in placing the leading animals. He said the two-year-olds were a nice, classy lot, better than the older animals.* The first two aged cows, he said, stood out in a strong class as of exceptional quality, specially good in body and constitution, and showing capacity and true Jersey type. The third had a better body than the fourth, and this placed her ahead, for in most other respects they were 1 very even. There is quality right through the two-year-olds, said the judge, and all the winners were exceptionally good-bodied animals. The third was a little up on the back line, but all showed good vessels. The winners in the three-year-olds were good and typy. hut the quality of the rest was hardly on a par with them.

The grn de Jerseys, eight in number, were, in the judge’s opinion, a very good lot, well-bodied and very useful animals. The first prize cow was exceptionally good. There was very keen competition for the Western Cup, and the placed trios van one another very close. The judge acknowledged that the winners were a line-looking and well set up. type of the Jersey breed.

Champion hull, A. A. Ward; reserve, A. H. Muller, ; iTariki. / Bull calved since July 1, 1923.—R. 1/. Horn (Ohau), 1 and 2; C. Meuli (Tariki), 3; J. S. T. Short, 4. Bull waived prior to Julv 1, 1921. A. A. Ward ((Tariki), 1; R. L. Horn COhau), 2; D. P. F. Malone (Kaponga), 3.

Bull calved since July 1, 1921.—A. H. Muller (Tariki), 1; John Nieolson (Hawera). 2; A. A. Ward (Tariki), 3; Fred Hoskin (Matapu), 4. Bull, calved since Julv 1. 1922. —A. A. Ward (Tariki), 1; S. J: Bennett (Kaupokonui), 2; C. Jones (Manaia),

Heifer. calved since July 1, 1923. R. L. Horn, 1,2 and - . 3: H. Stonex (Bell Block) 4; H. C. Sampson, 5. Heifer, calved since Julv 1, 1923. — R. L. Horn,’l, 2 and 3: H. Stonex, 4. Best Pen of Two Jersey Heifers, calved sine July 1, 1923. —R. L. Horn, 1 and 2; H. C. Sampson, 3; S. J. Bennett (Kaupokonui). 4. Champion cow, R. L. Horn, Ohau; reserve, H. B. Lepper, Lepperton. Cow, in milk, calved prior; to July I, L. Horn (Ohau), 1 and 3; H. B. Lepper (Lepperton), 2; John Nicolson (Hawera), 4. Cow, dry,\visibly in calf, , calved prior to July 1, 1921.—F. Hoslcin (Matapu), 1; Wren Bros. (Tokaora), 2. Jersey Cow calved prior to July 1, 1920.—John NicoTson. 1 and 4; H. C. Sampson, 2; A. A. Ward, 3; 0. Jones (Manaia), 5. . ■ Cow calved since Julv 1, 1921. —H. C. Sampson, 1; John Nicolson, 2; J. Schenber (Hawera), 3. One cow, 3 vears or over; one heifer calved »inee July 1, 1922 ; and one heifer calved since July 1, 1923; must be the property of one owner.—R. L. Horn (Ohau), 1; P. J. Petersen (Waitara), 2; A. A. Ward (Tariki), 3; J. Meuli, junr. (Normanby), 4. Novice class, for the best heifer calved since July 1, 1923.—J. Mortlock (Hawera V 1 and 3; H. Taylor (Hawera), 2; Heher Wells (Hawera)' 4. GRADE JERSEY. Cow in milk, 4 vears or over. —A E Alexander (Hawera), 1; S. J. Bennett (Kaupokonui), 2; D. P. F. Malone (Kaponga), 3; C, Meuli (Tariki),. 4. HEREFORDS. Although this section is not very strong, the judge (Mr. H. S. Turner) expressed himself as well satisfied with the quality. •Buil, calved prior to July 1, 1921. J. Forbes’ (Normanby) Squire Epigram, 1 and reserve champion. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921.—J. Forbes’ Lord Lilac, 1 and champion. Bull, calved since July 1, 1923. John Forbes, 1 and 2. Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1921, has calved since-' July 1, or to calve before March 31 next.—John Forbes lawakara Epigram, 1 and champion: John Forbes, 2. Heifer,- calved since July 1, 1921. John Forbes, 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1921. H. C. Sampson (Hillsborough). 1; R. L. Horn, 2 ; P. J. Petersen (Waitara), 3: A. A. Ward (Tariki), I. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1922. — R. L. Horn, 1 and 2; P. J. Petersen. 3; A. H. Muller (Tariki), 4; J. Meuli! junr. (Normanby). y. RED POLLS. The judge, Mr O. Donald, expressed himself as greatly pleased with the animals exhibited in this hew section amongst the cattle at the Egmont Show. “These cattle would win anywhere in New Zealand,’’ said Mr Donald. The merits of the breed were also mentioned by Mr Donald, who gave it as his opinion that Red Polls were going to he one of the coming dairy breeds. He said that the quality of the milk they gave was very nigh. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1921. B. W. Harvey’s (Waverley) Dominion Panama, 1 and reserve champion. Bull calved since July 1, 1922. Central Development Farm’s (Weraroa) Dominion "Svlvanus, 1 and champion; B. W. Harvey, 2. Cow calved prior'to Julv 1, 1921. B. W. Harvey. 1. Cow, dry, visibly in calf, calved prior to July 1. 1921—8. W. Harvey. 1. Heifer calved since July 1, 1921. Central Development Farm’s Dominion

Louvain, 1 and champion; B. W. Harvey, 2. ' Heifer calved sinve July 1, 1922. Central Development Farm’s Dominion Suva, 1 and reserve champion; B: W. .Harvey, 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 19231Central Development, Farm. 1 and 3; B. W. Harvey, 2. SHOHTHORNS.- ' The judge, Mr. H. S. Turner, was agreeably surprised with the animals in this section and described tliem as a nice even lot. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1921. Moore-Hunter Estate (Hawera) Violet Knight 9th (4730) 1 and champion. Bull calved since, July ,1, 1923. — Moore-Hunter Estate (Hawera) 1 and 2 • „ Cow calved prior to July 1, 1921, having calved since July 1 or to calve before’ March 31 next.—Moore-Hunter Estate’s Burnside Killerby 7th (7550) 1 and champion, Moore-Hunter Estate

Heifer calved since July 1. 1921. Moore-Hunter Estate 1 and 2.’ Heifer calved since July 1. 1922. — Moore-Hunter Estate’s Duchess of Burnside 58th 1 and reserve champion, Moore-Hunter Estate 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1923. — Moore-Hunter Estate 1 and 2. FRIESIANS. Cow, calved prior to Julv 1, 1921. H. E.. Johnson (Tokaora),*’l; G. A. Marchant and Sons (Cardiff), 2. . Cow with semi-official record, to. be judged on type— G. A. Marchant and Son’s Westmere Pietje llozine 1, H E. Johnson 2. Two cows in milk, calved prior to July lj 1922.—H. Ei Johnson 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. — H. E. Johnson, 1,2 and' 3: J. E. Sons, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1922. J. E. 0 Shea ; (Ohangai), 1 • H. E. Johnson, 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1923. Johnson, 1 • G. A. Marchant and O’Shea, 4. Two heifers, calved since July 1, 1923.—H. E. Johnson, 1 and 2; G. A. Marchant and Sons, 3. Two heifers in milk, calved since L 1922. —H. E. Johnson, 1. Champion.—J. E. O’Shea’s Pauline Pietertje Alcartra. Reserve champion.— H. E. Johnson’s entry. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1921. n O’Shea’s (Ohangai) ’ Galatea Rosme Segis 1 and champion W. H. Slater (Ohangai) 2, Ralph Castle (Manaia) 3. Bull calved since July 1, 1922.—H. E. Johnson’s entry 1 and reserve champion. Bull calved since Julv 1. 1923 —G. A. Marchant and Son s 1, H. E. Johnson 2. Bull calved since July 1, 1924. —W. H. Slater 1, H. E. Johnson 2. Bull, any age, and three females, 2 vears or over, the property of exhibitor. —H. E. Johnson 1, G. A. Marchant and Sons 2. AYRSHIRES.

The judge (Mr. A. 'H. Hansen), said he was very pleased to -see a total absence of animals which should not be presented at any show. Also, all the animals were put forward in good snow style. Entries on the whole were not large, but classes were fairlv vve;i represented. One noticeable feature amongst the animals was the excellent placing of the udders and teats, and all exhibited strong Ayrshire dairy characteristics. The champion cow was', an exceptionally fine boast, and the teams of a, bull and three females were a very even lot. Referring to the bulls., Mr. Hansen said that the three animals contesting the championship were of distinct types. He had given the award to the bull he considered possessed the best dairy type. However, he had found it very difficult to come to a decision.

Bull, calved prior to July 1. 1921. F. Mills’ Shepherd Lad, 1 and reserve champion; G. H.- Looney (New Plymouth), 2; P. Bremer, 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921. F. Mills’ Waipapa Mariner, 1 and champion. Co\v, calved prior to July 1, 1921. F. Mills (Hawera), 1 and 2; Robertson and Blackley (New Plymouth), 3. Cow, dry, visibly in calf, calved prior to July 1. —F. Mills, 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since Julv 1, 1921. — F. Mills, 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1922. P. Bremer (Okaiawa), 1; F. Mills, 2; Robertson and Blackley, 3. Bull, any age, and three females, two years or over.—F. Mills, 1 and 2. SHEEP. FAT SHEEP. Mr E. P. Swainson, judge of the fat sheep and lambs, commenting upon these sections, intimated that he thought the quality maintained an excellent standard, though in numbers the classes were not so strongly represented as was usually the case with shows of similar dimensions. Th ree fat wethers, heavy weights.— A. A. and R. G. Terry (Waitotara) 1. Three fat wethers under 18 months, Down, Rveland or their crosses. —A. A. and R. G. Verry 1, J. Forbes (Normanby) 2. Three fat wethers, under 18 months, long wool crosses. —A. A. and R. G. Verry 1 and 2. Three fat ewes, under 18 months, 'ong wool crosses.—A. A. and R. G. Verry 1 and 2. Three fat ewes, under 18 months,.

Down, Ryeland, or their crosses.— A. ' A. and R. G. Verry 1 and 2. Three fat wethers or ewes, under 18 months, long wool crosses (suitable for freezing, not to exceed 561 b dead weight).— A. A. and R. G. Verry 1 and 2. . • Three fat wethers or ewes', under 18 months, Down, Ryeland, or their crosses (suitable for freezing, not to exceecLs6lb dead weight).—A, A. and R. G. Verry 1 and 3, J. Forbes 2. FAT LAMBS. Three fat lambs, Down, Ryeland, or their crosses, not to exceed 801 b weight,—A. A. and R. G. Verry 1, H. J. Birch (Maxwelltown) 2, J. G. Alexander (Maxwelltown) 3. Three fat lambs, long wool crosses, not to exceed 801 b weight.—A. A and R. G. Verry 1. Five fat iambs, anv breed or cross, not to exceed 801 b 'weight.— H. G Birch, 1; J. G. Alexander, 2. Pet Lamb, in wool.—-Mary Bright, 1; Grace Davidson, 2; Ina Campbell, 3 and v.h.e. One Ram, over 30 months,—-P. Bremer 1 and champion; D. Ross (Rapanui), 2 and reserve champion, and 3 One R<am over .18 months and. under 30 months.—D. Ross, 1. One Ram under 18 months.—P Bremer, 1 and 2; J. H. Baker, 3. Two Rams under 18 months —P. Bremer, 1; D. Ross, 2. One Ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot.—P. Bremer, 1 and champion; D. Ross, 2 and reserve champion, and 3. Two Ewes over 18 months with lambs at foot.—P. Bremer, 1 ; D. Ross 2 and 3. ’ One Ewe under 18 months.—P. Bremer, 1; J. H. Baker. 2. ROMNEY MARSH. (Judge: Mr W. B. Grant, New Plymouth). Rani, over 30 montiis.—M. Voss and Sons (Longburn), 1 and champion, 2 and res. champion and 3. Ram over 18 months and under 30 months.—M. \oss and .Sons (Longburn) 1 and 2, J. Forbes (JNormanby) 3. ltam under 18 montiis. —M. Voss and Sons 1 and 2, D. Ross' (Rapanui) 6. Two Rams under 18 months.—M. Voss and Sons 1 and 2.

Two Rams under 18 montns, sLcm since Sept., 1924. —J. 'Forbes 1 and 2 Ewe over 18 months, with lamb at foot.—M. Voss 1 and champ, and 2, D. Ross 3. Two, Ewes over 18 months, with lambs at foot. —M. Voss and Sm.s, 1 and res. champion. Ewe under 18 months.—J. G. Alexander (IvTaxwelltovvii) 1, id. Voss and Sons 2 and 3. Two Ewes under 18 months—M Voss 1 and 2, D. Ross _3. , (In wool and natural condition•. Ram under 18 months. ---J. Fo’.bes 1 and 2. Ewe under 18 . months.--.!. G. Alexander 1, J. Forbes 2 and 3, Ewe under 18 months.—J Forbes 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWN. (Judge: Mr W. B. Grant, Nmv Plymouth.) Ram, over 30 months.—D. Ross 1 and champion. Two Rams under 18 months, shorn since Sept. 1, 1924.—D. Ross, (Rapanui) 1 and 2. ■ ' Ewe under 18 months, with iamb a.t foot.—D. Ross 1 and '5. Two Ewes over 18 months, witli lambs at foot.—D. Ross 1. One Eve, under 18 months. • -A. A. and R. G. Verry (Waitotara) 1. 'JV'-, Ewes, under 18 months.—A. A. and R. G. Verry, 1. PHOTOGRAPHY. (For amateurs.) Photograph, landscape.—S. E. Cousins, 1. Photograph, animal life.—R. E Wells. 1. Collection of photography, not less than six.—S. E. Cousins, 1. For juniors under 16 years. Photography, best collection.—Miss I. .Wells, 1.