SPRING SHOW

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 288, 2 November 1934, Page 5

SPRING SHOW

| PUBLIC’S GRATIFYING SUPPORT

FURTHER AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Gratifying- public support for the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association’s Spring Show since it opened has produced a total increase of £ll2 6s 6d m the gate returns for the first two days compared with the corresponding figures for last year’s Spring Show. The total reyenue received hem the gates is.now £613 Is Gd, compared with £SOO Ids. Yesterday’s takings showed an increase of £44 0 s ovei the second day for last year, the revenue from admissions being £342 15s, compared with £298 4s 3d. COMPARATIVE TABLE. JUDGES’ COMMENTS.

Comparative figures of gate takings for the past three years are as follow:

CATTLE SECTION JERSEYS.

G. Beautiful spring weather prevailed tegain yesterday afternoon, and stock Was judged under ideal conditions. A Igusty wind was of little consequence, »nd the public thoroughly enjoyed the day’s outing. FENCING DISPLAY. Pupils of the London School of LlArms, Wellington, under the direction of the principal, Miss Zena Clarke, provided an entertaining attraction in the stadium last evening, ibut the attendance could have been farger. Those who were present were fwell rewarded by the exhibition of fencing with both gentlemen and lady duellists, the. latter looking very 6mart in their neat black and white costumes. As was explained to the audience, the sword-play with the poinards of the gallant days of chivalry, when an Indiscreet utterance was the precursor to a challenge to a duel, has become an academic and scientific accomplishment with the foil of to-day, and also a very exacting one physically, and leading to grace and alertness in poise and carriage. Miss Clarke proved herself to he a tumble and dexterous exponent in demonstrating the etiquette of fencing, and the principles of the attack and parry. Ladies engaged each other with the foils, and two men pupils, in a sharp encounter, demonstrated the use of the sabre. Marked proficiency was shown by the duellists, the more advanced pupils giving a very finished exhibition. Subsequently the party appeared in a laughable farce wherein a gallant knight errant of chivalrous demeanour arrived in time to rescue two sweet and distressed damsels from the attentions of a heavily moustached villain. This, humorous presentation was greatly enjoyed.

EING EVENTS. JUDGES FAVOURABLY IM-

PRESSED

Favourable comment concerning the standard of jumping shown was. made by tlie jdugo, Air AV. AIcL. Dowie, or Hawera, at the conclusion of the ring events at the Spring Show yesterday afternoon. Air H. J. Cameron, who judged the pomes, said that all the animals showed up well, but that lor tlie bigger class of ponies was extraordinarily : good, and one of the strongest lie had seen. Ring events resulted as follow:

Best boy rider (over 12 and under 17): —Bryan AlcGuinness (Masterton) 1, R. J. Goodwin (Oliingaiti) 2, E. Blunden (Kaknriki) 3; nine entries. Alaiden Jumpers’ Competition for the Ashlea Cup, valued at 25gns:— Air L.. 11. Colinson’s (Palmerston V; North) Petrarch 1 Air Ivan Jackson's (Kopuranga) Roscommon ... 2 Air J. J. Waller’s (Awapuni) Gaswyn ... 3 Air J. A. Northcote’s (Feilding) Hardgold 4

Also competed: Air J. J. Waller’s Dick Turpin and Echo; Air H. James’s (Tiakitahuua) Cometra; Air N. AV. Gudopp’s (Fitzherbert AVest) Kingy; Air L. Craig’s (llongotea) Birkie; Aliss N. Alorrisou’s (Alasterton) White AA’ings and Silver; Airs A. W. AlcDonald’s (Palmerston North) Birklad; Airs Preston’s (AVellington) entry. Jumping competition for ponies (bunting style, to be ridden by boy 6 or girls under 15 years of age): Bruce Bousfield’s (AVaipukurau) Tango 1 J. J. AVarrington’s (Tataramoa) h . Alight .... ... 2 J. Blenkhorn’s (Levin) Nancy ... 3 Also competed: H. AI. Blunden’s (Kakariki) De AVet; Alaster Billy Weeks’s (Awapuni) Billy; A. G. Hill’s (Kopane) Natty. . Jumping competition for ponies (hunting style, open to any rider) : J. Goodwin’s (Oliingaiti) Rajah ... 1 Aliss D. Young’s (ICairanga) Larrikin 2

B. It. AlcGuinness’s (Alastertou) Moonlight 3 L. Olsen’s (Makino) Flj-ing Star . 4 Also competed: H. 'M. Blunden’s (Kakariki) Parakino, Billy Weeks’s ( A wapuni) Billy, F. S. Easton’s (Foxton) Meg, W. Beatson’s (Aorangi) Peter 'Pan, A. K. Overton’s (Tnijia]>e) Chum, J. J. Warrington’s (Tataramoa) Might, Alias P. Hartland’s (Waipukurau) Silvennane, Miss J). Bousfielcl’s (Waipukurau) Painted JJoll, Aliss Al. Alorrison’s (Alastertou) Silver, Aliss I. Barton’s (Alastertou) Blaze.

SHEEP

. Ford , Alotors (Alanawatu) Cup, valued at £ls 15s, for leaping competition (steeplechase style) J. J. AValler's (Awapuni) Frisco Jack 1 J. J. AValler’s Glendowie 2 • O. Nelson’s (Hastings) Nimrod ... 3 A. B. Alarshall’s (Alarton) Roger . 4 Also competed: I. Jackson’s (Kopuaranga) Posconnnon, B. Craig’s (Itoncotea) Birkie, J. It. Northcott’s (Feilding) Hard Gold, Mrs A. AV. AlcDonald’s (Awanuni), Birklad, J. Goodwin’s (Ohingaiti) Mataroa. Mrs S. E. Pearson’s (Beaconslield) Padmoro. 'Aloutoa Cup, valued at 20gns, for jumping competition (lady riders only)— O Nelson’s (Hastings) AVhangnrei 1 Airs.H. Scales’s (AVhakatiki) Clinker 2 J. J. Waller’s (Awapum) entry ... 3 Also competed: J. Goodwin’s Nurmi and Alataron, Airs C. H. Crawford’s (Linton) Cappy Picks A. K. Overton’s Sandboy, Aliss AI. Morrison’s Silver O Nelson’s Nimrod. Hugh Gillies Alemorial Cup, for best lady's hack ■ 1 Jackson’s Poscomrnon .. 1 • L. H. Collinson’s Petrarch ... ... 2 • Also competed: Miss N. Morrison s V, AVliite AVings, A. K. (Jverton s Sand- : hoy, Aliss IC. Bowmans (A\ ellmgton) entry.

SOTJTHDOAVNS

Speaking in regard to the Jeisey cattle he had judged, Mr A G. Lovelock, of Matangi, said all the classes had been good with an absence of ‘Aail-enders.” There had not been much to pick and choose between them m regard to quality in either the young or the aged sections, the latter containing some very fine, mature show ring stock, while the former, included a wealth of promising material. iDetailing the merits of the champion animals in the bull classes, Mr Lovelock said the 2-year bull which had gained the award “had it all over the aged bull, which had been the runnerup. In general Jersey character, conformity to type, the champion was very strong, while in addition it was a nice bodied bull with a good top line. , . The reserve champion was also ot good merit, showing plenty of constitution and very good points. In the cow classes the judge classed the champion as an outstanding beast with particularly nice bones, a good body, and a splendid udder and mammary system. The reserve champion cow had been pleasing to Mr Lovelock, lier udder being one of her strong points. Mr Horn’s cow in the aged class had. also been of special merit and. the judge had had a hard job in arriving at his decision in regard to the reserve championship. Summarising his remarks, Mr Lovelock said there had not been a poor class in the whole section. HEREFORDS.

Mr J. M. James, of Masterton, judged both the polled and horned Herefords. He said he had noticed an improvement in the quality of the polled cattle. He himself was concentrating on the polled Herefords, for to him they appeared to offer all that was required by the market. In regard to the show exhibits Mr James said the champion and reserve champion bulls were polled beasts, and first class examples of the breed. He had given the verdict to the younger beast on condition, although little had separated the animals in regard to type. Both were the type required for breeding the cattle the chilled beef market demanded. In the yearling heifer class the awards had also gone to polled Herefords, the class containing some, nice young beasts. A choice collection of the breed had also come before him in the yearling bull class, and generally the breed had been well represented. Mr James urged breeders to obtain polled- sires for their herds, for the tendency was undoubtedly in the direction of the polled animal; hut at the same time he advised breeders to mate them with their best cows and not with culls about to bo discarded. FRIESIAN S. Quality was said to be very high in tlie Friesian classes by the judge, Mr H. E. Johnson, of, Hawera, particularly in the champions of both sexes. In the cows trueness of type was a feature and Mr Johnson was sure they would give the good results expected of the breed. ABERDEEN ANGUS. An improvement in the Aberdeen Angus classes compared with those at last year’s Show was commented on by the judge, Mr L. Cowan, of Dannevirke, the advance in general quality greatly pleasing him. An especially good specimen had come before him in the champion cow, Mr Cowan describing her as an animal which could lie shown to advantage anywhere. The bulls generally were a stronger class than the cows, the support given in this section showing the popularity of tlie breed. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Speaking of tlie Milking Shorthorns lie had judged, Mr E. A. Washer (Okoia) said lie had found pleasure in the standard of the entries, the quality being far better than that at previous Shows. Some exceptionally good animals had come forward and he congratulated tlie exhibitors on tlie' condition of the beasts. Air Washer thought, however, that tlie animals should be presented in the show ring with more attention to detail by the. exhibitors. The increased support accorded the Shorthorns bad gratified the judge, who added that the breed was gaining favour in Taranaki. In tlie Alanawatu, the judge was pleased to say, breeders could now obtain good sires, for the district was producing quality stock. SHORTHORNS. Describing the beef Shorthorns, Air AI. F. Donovan (AlaraekakaJio) the judge., said tlie exhibits gave a striking representation of what lie thought was the best breed of beef cattle in the world. He was sorry that there had not been more individual exhibitors, and drawing attention to the exhibits in classes 71 and 74 he said that the white colour of the beasts was the chief characteristic of the breed.

exhibits had satisfied him. He would have liked to have seen larger entries in liis section, and he considered that such a class should be one of the main attractions in the ewe stock division of the Show. Speaking in regard to the meat, Mr G. M. Moffitt (Feilding), classed only half the entries as being up to the standard lie liad expected in the way of good meat. Tlie placed pens contained some very good carcases, showing both type and quality, but some of the others did not carry the condition necessary to he considered from a meat point of view.

The judge of the Romney Alarsh natural condition rams, Mr J. Blair (Alaxwell) thought the competition had not been quite as keen as he had known it to be previously, but at tlie same time he had no fault to find with the quality of the sheep. Progress was certainly being made towards the elimination of unwanted fibres, but although its presence was not always obvious to the eye ho thought the time would come when the benzole test would be used to detect it. Referring to liis awarding of the championship to a shorn ram instead of to a woolly ram, Air Blair admitted that this was a departure from the common practice, but he could not see any reason why a sheep he regarded as the better one should be deprived of the award because it was shorn. In this particular instance the shorn ram was a splendid animal and worthy in every respect of the championship award. Commenting on the open classes of Romney Marsh sheep, Air A. Kirkpatrick (Gisborne) classed the quality as very good although the number of the entries was not quite what he had expected. In the champion ram class the award had gone to an animal which had been of particular conformation to the character of the type and showing every sign of tlie progress that had been made in Romney Alarsh breeding. Fine sheep had also been seen in both the champion and reserve champion ewes. He regretted tlie falling off in entries and considered stronger support should have been accorded tlie shorn classes. LINCOLNS. While expressing disappointment at tlie numerical strength of the Lincoln classes, Air M. P. Biemner, of AVaverley the judge, said that tlie quality bad been quite good. The champion ram as well as the hoggets had been fine woolled sheep and in very other way typical of the breed. The aged ewe class, Air Bremner regretted to say, had not been a ,very strong one. RYELANDS, LEICESTEHS AND CORRIEDALES. The judge of the above classes (Air I Andrew. Alarton) said that the hoggets in' the Ryeland sheep classes were quite up to standard as required by tlie breed type, being low set and full of quality for good mutton production. In the aged classes Air Andrew thought there could have. been more competition. In the Gorriedale section the exhibits generally were or good conformation to type and quality.

FAT STOCK

Praise of tlie quality of the fat stock was made by Air J. Webb, of Tailiape, who acted as judge of the section, the opinion being expressed by liim that it was quite up to the standard of Alanawatu stock. The fat sheep classes had been very fair except that most of the sheep had been too fat. In regard to the export lamb classes, Air Webb said the exhibition was wonderful. The placings had been hard to make and all the placed pens had contained lambs of breeding and. quality. Speaking of the lamb classes in which the carcases are to be judged at the next Winter Show, the judge said this was a strong class with the top lambs showing plenty of quality. There had hardly been a weak pen in the whole of the competition, and only one pen in which the exhibits bad been too fat. In fact he questioned whether it would have been possible to find lambs anywhere at this stage of the season in better condition than those he had judged. All through, Air Webb concluded, the competition had been keen.

In regard to the fat cattle, Air Webb said he was greatly disappointed.

ROAINEY AIARSH EWES

Satisfaction at the numerical strength and the competition in the natural condition Romney Alarsh ewe classes was expressed by Air J. Donald, of Featherston, judge of this section. Particularly pleasing had been the prize-winning sheep, the champion and reserve champion being of exceptional merit and true representatives of tlie breed. Air Donald, however, said he would like to draw the attention of breeders to the want of conformity in regard to the mouth of Romney Alarsh sheep and to the quality of the. wool. He had noticed evidence of liair in the wool and a close examination of the sheep had shown that water had penetrated the fleece, thus disclosing a weakness in the wool.

Describing tlic natural condition Soutlidowns, Air A. C. A 7 ile, of Bulls, warmly commended the number and quality of the entries. The compel, tion provided could not have been bettered at any. show, and in every respect the class as a whole was the best that had yet come forward at a Spring Show at Palmerston North. His task in making Ins awards had been most difficult, but adjudicating over such a wonderful entry had been most pleasing. . . . - Mr J. Linton, of Timaru, judge of the open Southdown classes, had terf for the south and was not able to be interviewed, but relating the remarks the judge had given them breeders stated that competition had been stronger than for many years past, while in no way had there been a falling off in the general high standard of Soutlidowns always to be seen at a Alanawatu Show.

THE CHAMPIONS

CATTLE.

Shorthorn cow. —D. J. R°^ el ? s (Hastings) Greenhill Buttercup 68th; reserve, D. J. iioldeii , s Greenhill i/uc 1 ess of Beaufort. , Hereford bull.—F. E. Humphrey s (Gisborne) Beau Gem; reserve, Aliss Bessie Donald’s (Featherston) Dale Cutler Junior. , ... . , Hereford cow.—J. Brices (Alarton) AVaimutu Amethyst 4th; reserve, I. E-. Humphrey’s Belle Gem. Aberdeen Angus kull.—J- 1 • Knight’s (Newbury) Nero nui T reserve, L. A. P. Shernff’s (Tailiape) Sergeant of AVaiterenui. • Aberdeen Angus cow. —L. A. 1. snerriff’s Ereinurus of Gwavas - reserve, L. A. P. Sherriff’s Hebe of Gwavas. Milking Shorthorn .hull. —Miss G. Breen’s (Hastings) Birkland Brewei reserve, R. H. AVall’s (Kairanga) A\ aimea Combination. v Milking Shorthorn cow.—R.. VBrown’s (AVeraroa) AVaimea iiki; reserve, AV. J. Slack’s ( Bunnythorpe) Lll ßed Poll bull, reserve.— Feilding High School’s Alount Vernon Esau. Red Poll cow. —G. R- 9 1 ?, " Pratt’s (Palmerston ><orth) Adderstone Rosary; reserve, G. R. loiste Pratt’s Kowhai 78th. , Friesian bull.—C. A. I VIIU SQI (Dalefield) Totara Ranger Lad ; ieserve, AI. J. Parker’s (Carterton) Koromiko Alutual De Kol Pontiac Ayrshire bull.—J. G. Donald s (l<eatherston) Ardgowan Rising : serve, J. Kyle and Son’s (Aokauteie) AVoodlands Radiance. , Ayrshire cow.— D. Buchanan s (Tiakitaliuna) Eden Park Craigielea ; serve, J. T>. Donald’s Ardgowan Stai ° f Jersey bull —J. H. Taylor’s (Levin) Allan dale Financial King; reseive D. V. Benge’s Aorangi) Ku Ku Alastei “ Jersey cow.-Mrs AV. G. Shannon’s (Palmerston Nroth) Glenburn Beauty reserve, F. V. Bryants (Alangatainoka) Jersey Glen Dawn. ■ , SHEEP.

SPECIAL FARMERS’ CLASS. Three sections appeared in the special farmers’ class, wool, meat, aiid breeding, the entries being good in each. Air A. Kirkpatrick, of Gisborne, judge of breed, stated that the first prize pen (shown /by Air H. Fitzherbert, Ashlmrst) was of particularly good quality, while generally all the other

Lincoln ram.—AV. A. Bishell s (Blenheim) entry; reserve, AV. Howard Booth’s (Carterton) entry. Lincoln ewe.—AV. Howard Booths entry ; reserve, AV. At. Bishell s eiitiy. Romney ram.—Sir AVm. Perry s (Alastertou) entry; reserve, Sir Wm. W. Bl.tehW, (Kiwitea) entry; reserve, I*. »*• Blatchford’s entry.

Romney Alarsh ewe, in the natural condition. —A. L. Wheeler’s entry ;

Southdown ram, in the wopl.—EHis Bros.’ (Bulls) entry; ewe, Ellis Bros. Southdown ram, in natural condition. _W. J. Gimblett’s (Hastings) entry; resene, W. Rayner’s (Masterton). Southdown ewe. —W. J. Gmiblett s entry; reserve, W. J. Gimblett s Corriedale ram, in the wool. W. Rayner’s entry. Ryeland ram.—Jos. Red s (Asnliurst) entry; reserve, E. Averill and Son’s (Hastings). Ryeland ewe.—Jos. Red s entry; reserve, Feilding High School’s entry. HORSES. Harness pony.—Miss Gladis Guthrie s (Havelock North). Harness Horse.—H. Preston’s (Masterton) Jack; reserve, S. J. Baileys (Aslihurst) Native Guy. Pony.—A. K. Overton’s (Tailiape) Chum; reserve, Bruce Bousfield s (Waipukurau) Tango. Clydesdale stallion.—Donald McKenzie’s (Woodlands) Woodlands Favourite- reserve, Woodlands Boy. Working draught.—G. Shaw’s (Masterton) Punch; reserve, R. D. Knights (Longburn) Harry.

THE PRIZE LIST

PEDIGREE CATTLE.

JERSEYS

(Judge: Air A. C.

Lovelock, Ala-

tangi.) Bulls.—Bull, calved prior to July 1 1931: H. V. Benge’s (Aorangi) Ku lvu Alasterman 1 and reserve chainpion. R. L. Horn’s (Oliau) Owlor s Last Son 2, J. T. Hill’s (Bunnytliorpe) Te Ute La Francos Rogue 3; 4 entries. Calved since July 1, 1932: J. H. Taylor’s (Levin) Allandale Financial King 1 and champion J. A. Alitchell’s (Longburn) Santa Rosa Great Hope 2; 2 entries. Calved since July 1, 1933: AV. G. Shannon’s (Palmerston North) Mountain Aleadows Clarion 1, Airs AN. G. Shannon’s (Palmerston North) Ku lvu Coy Emperor 2, R. L. Horn’s entry 3; 6 entries. Cows—Cow, in milk, 6 years or over: Airs Shannon’s Glenburn Beauty 1 and champion, Allan Horn and Son’s (Ohau) Fox’s Honey 2, P. A. Anderson’s (Levin) Tararua Delight Lola 3; 5 entries. _ Calved since July 1, 1929, and prior to July 1, 1931: F. V. Bryant’s (Alangatainoka) Jersey Glen Dawn 1 and reserve champion, R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Silverbrook 2, P. A. Anderson s Tararua Sensation 3; 5 entries. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1931: P. A. Anderson’s Tararua Silverlocks 1, JA. Alitchell’s Santa Rosa Princess 2, R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Golden Countess 3; 5 entries. Calved, since July L 1932: A. Horn and Son's Allandale Bubbles 1, P. A. Anderson’s Tararua Silver Ripple 2, 1. Ranford’s (AVliakarongo) Abberly Evelyn 3; Calved between July 1 and October 31, 1933: R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Silver Queen 1, and Ku Ku Clementine 2, A. Horn and Son’s Allandale Love Song 3; 7 entries. Calved since October 31, 1933: J. A. Mited since July 1, 1933: R. L. Horn’s and Son’s Allandale Royal Empress 2; 2 entries. Pen of two heifers, calved since July 1 ,1933: R. L. Horn’s Kii Ku Clementine and Ku Ku Silver Queen 1, J. A. Alitchell’s Santa Rosa Rainbow and Santa Rosa Bloom 2, A. Horn and Son’s Allandale Lovesong and Allandale Royal Empress 3; 4 entries. SPECIAL CLASSES. First Alanawatu Jersey Club’s Derby Stakes, for Jersey heifers calved since Alarch 31, 1932, the property of a financial member of the club; animals judged on type and conformation. —Allan Horn and Son’s Allandale Bubbles 1, P. A. Anderson’s (Levin) Tararua Silver Ripple 2, T. Ranford’s (Whakarongo) Abberley Evelyn 3; 8 entries. Group of three pedigree females, in milk, tlie progeny of the same sire.R. L. Horn’s Marama Owlette, Ku Ku Elegance, and Ku Ku Silverbrook I, F. V. Bryant’s Jersey Glen Dawn, Jersey Glen Floss, and Jersey Glen Sparkler 2, J. A. Alitchell’s Santa Rosa Lady Volunteer, Santa Rosa Princess, and Santa Rosa Echo 3; 3 entries. Bull calved since July 1, 1933. —AV. G. Shannon’s Alountain Aleadows Clarion 1, Airs AY. G. Shannon’s Ku Ku Coy Emperor 2, Aliss At. Roots’s (Kelvin Grove) Emslie Silver Owl 3 ; 3 entries. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1933. — J. A. Alitchell’s Santa Rosa Bloom 1, and Santa Rosa Tiny Rainbow 2; 2 entries.

KRIESIANS

Mudge: Air H. E. Johnson, Hawera:)

The Wilber Remembrance Trophy, tor Friesian group registered or eligible for registration in tiie New Zealand Herd Look.— iYJ. J. Parker’s (Carterton) Koromiko Mutual De Kol Pontiac, Koromiko Pontiac Ormsby Fuscliia, AVuodleu Pietje Poseli, and Koroliiiko Duchess De tvol 1, AV. A. Kyle’s (Palmerston North) Wyndham Colantha Dutchman, Otaki Alcartra Abbekerk, Otaki Johanna May, and Utaki Grace Hozino 2; 3 entries. Hulls. — Bull, calved prior to June 1, 1931: AV. A. Kyie’s Wyndham Colnntha Dutchman i ; only Calved since .lune 1, 1931: C. A. Knutson’s (Daleiiold) 'lotara Ranger Lad I and champion; only entry. Calved since June 1. 1932: M. J. Parker’s Koromiko Alutual De Kol Pontiac 1 and reserve clmmpion; 2 entries. Calved since June 1, 1933: Al. J. Parker’s Ahikouka Sir Olga . Forbes 1, W. A. Kyle’s Otaki Johanna Champion 2; 3 entries. Cows. —Cow in milk, 4 years and over: O. A. Cadwallader’s Woodlea Diamond 1, Massey College’s Massey Matador Countess 2, AI. J. Parker’s Koromiko Pontiac Ormsby Fuchsia 3; 10 entries. Heifer, calved since June 1 1931: M. J- Parker’s Woodlea piejte Poseli 1, Massey College’s Alassey Snow Ormsby Joyce 2, AV. A. Kyle's Otaki Johanna May 3; 5 entries. Calved since June 1, 1932: M. J. Parker’s Koromiko Duchess De Kol 1, W A. Kyle’s ’Otaki Grace llozine 2, Al’ 0 Fell’s (Lotigburn) Fail-dale Segis Daisy 3 ; 5 entries. Calved between June 1 and September 30, 1933: Al. J. Parker’s Koromiko Sylvia Buttercup 1 C A Knutson’s Ahikouka Sylvia Echo’ 2 Al. 0. Fell’s .Fnridale Segis Pride 3; 7 entries. Pen of two heiiers, calved since June 1, 1933: M. J. Parker’s Koromiko Sylvia Buttercup and Koromiko Princess Wayne 1, Alassey College’s Alassey Snow Ormsby Laurel and Massey Donald Lilac 2; 3 entries. AYR SHIRES. (Judge: Air J. C. AVallace, Hamilton ° , „ East.) B. H. and J. U. Slack’s challenge cup for bull, 2-ycars-old and upwards, and three females in milk.—D. BucliI atian’s (Tiakitaliuna) Eden Park Canadian Chief, Eden Park Craigielea, Eden Park Pattie and Eden Park Lavinia 1; only entry. Bulls.—Bull calved prior to July 1, 1931: J. G. Donald’s (Featherston) Ardgowan Rising Star 1 and champion; 1 entry. Calved since July 1,

1931: J. Kyle and Son’s (Aokauetre) Woodlands Radiance 1 and reserve champion; only entry. Calved since j July 1, 1932: D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Keystone Warrior 1, and Eden Park Canadian Chief 2; 2 entries. Calved since July 1, 1933: D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Blink 1, and Eden Park Ambition 3, J. G. Donald’s Ardgowan Beau Ideal 2; 7 entries. Cows.—Cow in milk, 4-years and over: D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Craigielea 1 and champion, J. G. Donald’s Ardgowan Star of Eve 2 reserve champion, Alassey College’s Eden Park Purple Heather 3; 6 entries. Cow, dry, visibly in calf, calved prior to July, 1931: AV. Moore and Son’s (Alasterton) Greenbank Dewdrop 1, Greenbank Rosebud 2, D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Blooming Heather 3; 5 entries. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1931: D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Lady Aloss l; only entry. Calved since July 1, 1932: J. G. Donald’s Ardgowan Favourite Star 1, D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Blossom 2, AV. Moore and Son’s Greenbank Kitty 3; 5 entries. Calved between July 1 and October 31, 1933: J. G. Donald’s Ardgowan Lady Star 1, and Ardgowan Fragrant Star 2, D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Mysie 3; 3 entries. Calved since October 31, 1933: J. G. Donald’s Ardgowan Perfect Lady 1, D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Alabel 2; 2 entries. Pen of two heifers, calved since July 1, 1933: J. G. Donald’s Ardgowan Lady Star and Ardgowan Fragrant Star 1, D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Mysie and Eden Park Alabel 2; 2 entries.

RED POLLS. (Judge: Air G. AlcLeod, Okoia.) Bulls.—Bull, calved since July 1, 1932.—Feilding High School’s Alount Vernon Esau 1 and reserve champion, H. G. Bryant’s (Alanakau) Sedgmoor Toreador 2; 3 entries. Calved since July 1, 1933: G. R. ForsterPratt’s (Palmerston North) Adderstone Knight 1, and Adderstone Regent 2; 5 entries. Cows.—Cow in milk, 4 years and over: G. R. Forster-Pratt’s Kowhai 78th 1 and reserve champion, J. AI. Campbell’s (Taonui) Taonui Bute 2, H. G. Bryant’s Glenburn _ Violet 3; b entries. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1931: G. It. Forster-Pratt’s Adderstone Crimson Rose Bloom 1, H. G. Bryant s Sedgmoor Greba 2, Feilding High School’s College Nerissa 3; 4 entries. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1932: u. R. Forster-Pratt’s Adderstone Rosary 1 and champion, H. G. Bryant’s Sedgemoor Gretchen 2, J. M.. Campbell s Taonui Queen 3; 4 entries. Calved between July 1 and October 31, 1933: O. R. Forster-Pratt’s Adderstone Babs 1, and Adderstone Curlentia 12tli 2 J. AI. Campbell’s Taonui Princess 3; o entries. Calved since October 31, 1933: J. M. Campbell’s Taonui Entry 1; only entry. Pen of two heifeis, calved since July 1, 1933: G. R. L°r-ster-Pratt’s Adderstone Curlentia 12th and Adderstone Babs 13th 1, H- G. Bryant’s Sedgemoor Monica and Sedgemoor Belgian Girl 2, J. M. Campbell s Taonui Princess and Taonui Entry 3; 3 entries. DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES.

Alfa Laval Cup, for dairy cow 4 years and over, any breed. —D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Craiglea and 0. A. Cadwallader’s Woodlea Diamond (14 points), equal, 1, Allan Horn and Son’s Font’s Honey (10 points) 0; 15 entries. , , . Walker Cup, for three-year-old heifer in the milking sections.—P. A. Anderson’s Tararua Silverloclcs and P. V. Bryant’s Jersey Glenn Floss (14 points), equal, 1, J. A. Mitchells Santa Rosa Princess (11 points) 3; 7 entries. ' Jersey Club Cup, for two-year-old heifer.—Allan Horn and Son’s Allandalo Bubbles 1, P. A. Anderson s Tararua Silver Ripple 2, T. ltanford s Abberley Evelyn 3; 5 entries. CROSSBRED DAIRY CATTLE. (Judge: Mr M. D. Murray, Wood-

ville.)

Cow ox lieifer, 4 years and over, in milk. —ifi. Arnott and Son’s (Ltongotea) Gallie 1, Miss Violet Zurcher’s (Longburn) Freda 2, and Pearl 3; 3 entries. Cow or heifer, for exhibitors who have not previously won a first prize : IS. ,11. Burgess’s (1 iongoli>a ) Gloaming 1, Murray Lind’s (Rongotea) Housemaid 2; 2 entries. Daily heifer, 3 years old, in milk: IS. Arnott and Son’s Topsy 1, ,E. R. Burgess’s Gloaming 2; 4 entries. Dairy heifer, over 18 and under 30 months, in milk: M. Lind’s Housemaid 1, Miss Zurcher’s Louise 2, and Beauty 3; 4 entries. Dairy heifer, over L and under 18 mouths: John Cheetham’s (Bunnythorpe) Mavis 1, N. Wilson’s (Longburn) Pam 2, Miss Zurcher’s Molly 3, 13. It. Burgess’s Lady v.h.c.; 8 entries. Pen of two dairy heifers, calved since July 1, 1933: E. It. Burgess’s Lady and Alpha 1, Miss Zurcher’s entry 2; 2 entries. EAT CATTLE. (Judge: Mr Jos. Webb, Taihape.) Bullock, any age, any beef breed or cross, weight and quality. E. V. Somer (Glen Oroua) 1; only entry. Aberdeen Angus bullock, not over 4 years: E. V. Somer 1; only entry. Cow, any age, breed or cross, weight and quality: G. It. Forster-Pratt’s (Palmerston North) lted Poll 1; only entry. 1 SHEEP. LINCOLN (in the wool). (Judge: ilr M. P. Bremer, AVaverley.) Rams. —18 months or under: W. Itayner (Masterton) 1 and 2, W. M. Bishnell (Blenheim) 3; 4 entries. Over 18 months : W. A. Bishell 1 and champion, W. Howard Booth (Carterton) 2 and reserve champion ; 2 entries. Two rams, 18 months and under: W. Rayner 1; only entry. Ram, shorn, 18 months or under: W. Rayner 1, W. M. Bishell 2, W. Howard Booth 3; 3 entries. Over 18 months and under 30 months : W. M. Bishell 1; only entry. Ewes.—lß months or under: W. Rayner 1 and 2, W. M. Bishell 3; 3 entries. 18 months or under, shorn: W. M. Bisliell 1 ; only entry. Over 18 months and under 30 months, with Lincoln lamb at foot; W. H. Booth 1 and champion, W. M. Bishell 2 and reserve champion; 2 entries. ROMNEY MARSH (in the wool). (Judge: Mr A. Kirkpatrick, Gisborne.)

Perry Challenge Cup, for Romney ram, any age.—oir Will. Perry (Masterton).

Canterbury and Westland Farmers' Cup, lor 4-tootli Romney ram.—Sir Win. Perry. Wheeler Memorial Shield, for Romney ram bred in New Zealand. —Sir Win. Perry.

Rams. —Over 18 months and under 30 months: Sir Win. Perry 1,2 and 3; 0 entries. Over 30 months: Sir Win. Perry 1 .and reserve champion, and 2; 2 entries. Ewes. —Ewe, 18 months or under: W. H. Gibson (Feilding) 1; only entry. Over 18 months and under 30 months, with Romney lamb at toot : F. W. Blatchford (Woodville) 1 and 2; 3 entries Over.3o months, with Romney lamb at foot: F. W. Blatchford 1 arid champion, and 2 and reserve champion; 3 entries. ROMNEY MARSH (shorn). Rams.—18 months or under.—Sir Wm Perry 1, H. B. Johnston (Cheltenham) 2, Alex Brown (Iviwitea) 3, W H. Gibson (Feilding) v.h.c.; S entries. Over 18 months: Sir Wm.

Perry 1, H. B. Johnston 2; 4 entries.

Ewes. —18 montns or under: H. ii. Johnston 1 and 2,. A. L. AVheeler (Alarton) 3; 7 entries.

IN THE WOOL AND NATURAL CONDITION.

A. E. Russell Memorial Cup, for champion Romney ewe.—A. L. Wheeler.

Rams. —18 months or under: AV. Rayner 1 and 2, Jos. Batchelar (Linton) 3; 4 entries. Over 18 months and under 30 months: AV. Rayner 1, 11. Bowen (Bulls) 2, Voss Bros. (Longburn) 3 and v.li.c ; 9 entries. Over 30 months: W. Rayner 1, A. It. Buchanan (Kairanga) 2; 3 entries. Ewes. —18 months or under: M. A. McLeod (Taonui) 1,2 and 3, W. Rayner v.li.c.; 12 entries. Over 18 months and under 30 months, _ with Romney lamb at foot: J. A. Mitchell (Longburn) 1 and reserve champion, A. L. Wheeler 2, M. A. McLeod 3, Voss Bros v.li.c.; 17 entries. Over 30 months, with Romney lamb at foot: A. L. Wheeler 1 and champion, Voss Bros. 2, M. A. McLeod 3, H. Bowen v.h.c.; 13 entries. Two ewes 18 months or under: E. C. N. Whitelock (Koparie) 1, W. Rayner 2, E. W. Collins (Newbury) 3; 10 entries. ROMNEY MARSH (shorn). Natural Condition Classes. (Judges: Messrs J. Blair, Maxwell, and J. Donald, Eeatherston.) Mitchell Cup, for pen of three shorn Romney rams, 18 months or under. — Sir Wm. Perry 1, A. L. Wheeler 2, Est. late E. Short (Feildiug) 3. Rams. —18 months or under: A. L. Wheeler 1 and 2, Sir Wm. Perry 3, A. Brown v.h.c.; 16 entries. Over 18 months: A. L. Wheeler 1, A. Brown 2, Sir Wm. Perry 3; 6 entries. Ewes.—lß months or under: A. L. Wheeler 1, W. H. 'Gibson (Feilding) 2, T. E. Craine (Feilding) 3, H. B. Johnston v.h.c.; 10 entries. Over 18 months, with Romney lamb at foot: A. L. Wheeler 1 and 2, H. Bowen 3; 6 entries. SOUTHDOWN (in the wool). (Judge: Mr J. Linton, Timaru.) Southdown Sheep Society of New Zealand’s gold medal for champion Southdown ram.-—Ellis Bros. (Bulls). Rams.—lß months or under : Ellis Bros. 1, 3 and v.li.c., Burrell and Son 2 and h.c.; 14 entries. Over 18 and under 30 months: Ellis Bros. 1 and 3, Burrell and Son 2; 6 entries. 30 months and upwards: Ellis Bros. 1, J. Knight 2, AV. Price (Feilding) 3; 4 entries. Two rams, 18 months and under: Burrell and Son 1, and v.h.c., Ellis Bros. 2 and 3; 6 entries. Ewes.—lß months and under: AV. Price 1 and 2, Ellis Bros. 3 and v.h.c., Burrell and Son h.c.; 11 entries. Over 18 months and under 30 months: Ellis Bros. 1, J. Knight 2, Burrell and Son 3; 4 entries. Over 30 months, with Southdown lamb at foot: Ellis Bros. 1 and champion, Burrell and Son 2, J. Knight (Feilding) 3; 6 entries. Two ewes, 18 months or under: Burrell and Son 1, Ellis Bros. 2, J. Knight 3; 4 entries.

SOUTHDOWN (Shorn) Open Classes.

Rams.—lS months or under: Burrell and Son 1, Ellis Bros 2, 3 and v.h.c.; 9 entries. Over 18 months: Ellis Bros., 1,2 and 3; 3 entries. Ewes.—lß months and under: J. Knight J, Ellis Bros. 2, Burrell and Son 3; 7 entries. Over 18 months, with Southdown lamb at foot: J. Knight 1, Ellis Bros. 2 and 3; 4 entries.

In the AVool and Natural Condition

(Judge: Air A. C. Vile, Bulls.) Rams.—lS months or under: Wl J. Gimblett (Hastings) 1 and v.li.c., AV. Rayner 2, M. A. AlacLeod 3, C. J. Hawken (Alokoia) h.c.; 14 entries. Over 18 months and under 30 months: AV. Rayner 1 and reserve champion, E. O. Pryce (Alarton) 2, C. J. Hawken 3; 4 entries. 30 months and upwards: AV. J. Gimblett 1 and champion, O. J. Hawken and A\ r . Rayner equal 2; 4 entries. Two rams, 18 months and under: AV. J. Gimblett 1, AAV Rayner 2, C. J. Hawken 3; 5 entries. Ewes.—lß months and under: AV. J. Gimblett 1 and 2, M. A. AlacLeod 3 and . c., AAV Rayner v.li.c., Hamisli AVilson (Bulls) h.c.; 16 entries. Over 18 months and under 30 months, with Southdown lamb at foot: AV. J. Gimblett 1 and reserve champion, and 2, Al. A. AlacLeod 3; 7 entries. Over 30 months, with Southdown lamb at foot: AV. J. Gimblett 1 and champion, and 2. Iv. Stevens (Alarton) 3 and v.li.c.; 10 entries. Two ewes, 18 months and under: AV. J. Gimblett 1, At. A. AlacLcod 2, AV. Rayner 3, G. S. AtcLeod (Alartinborough) v.h.c.; 11 entries. SOUTHDOAVN (Shorn). Natural Condition Classes.

Rams. —18 months and under: W. J. Gimblett 1 and 3, Massey College 2 and li.c., M. A. McLeod v.h.c.; 18 entr-'es. Over 18 months: W. J. Gimblett 1, M. A. McLeod 2, W. Rayner 3; 6 entries. T Ewes. —18 months and under: W. J. Gimblett 1 and 3, M. A. MacLeod 2, C. J. Hawken v.h.c., W. Rayner h.c., Hamish Wilson c.; 15 entries. Over 18 months, with Southdown lamb at foot: M. A. MacLeod 1, W. J. Gimblett 2 and 3; 4 entries. CORRIEDALE (In the wool).

(Judge: Mr I. Andrew, Marton.) Rams.—lß months and under: W. Rayner 1,2 and 3, J. Stringfellow (Greytown) v.h.c. ; 5 entries. Over 18 months: W. Rayner 1 and champion, J. Stringfellow 2 and 3; 3 entries. Ewes.—lß months or under: J. Stringfellow 1 and 2, W. Rayner 3; 4 entries. Any age, with Corr:edale lamb at foot: J. Stringfellow 1 and 2; 2 entries.

RYELANDS (In the wool)

(Judge: Mr I. Andrew, Marton.)

Ryeland Society’s prize for Ryeland ram hogget.—Massey College Hams.—lß months and under: Massey College 1,2, 3 and li.c., E. Averill and Son (Hastings) v.h.c. and c.; 8 entries. Over 18 months: Jos. Red (Ashhurst) 1 and champion, E. Averill and Son 2 and reserve champion; 3 entries. Ewes. —18 months and under: R. E. Buddo (Poukawa) 1 and li.c., R. H. Buchanan (Feilding) 2, E. Averill and Son 3, Feilding High School v.h.c.; 6 entries. Any age, with Ryeland lamb at foot: Feilding High School 1, E. Averill and Son 2 and 3; 4 entries. RYELAND (Shorn).

Rams. —18 months and under : Massey College 1, 2 and 3, J. Red v.li.c.; 6 entries. Ewes. —18 months and under: Massey College 1 and 2, J. Red 3 and v.h.c. ; 7 entries. Over 18 months, with Ryeland lamb at foot: J. Red 1 and champion, Feilding High School 2 and reserve champion; 2 entries, FAT SHEEP. (Judge: Mr Jos. Webb, Taihape.) Three wethers, long-woolled, under 18 months, shorn: J. F. McKelvie (Rongotea) 1 and 3, AY. Howard Booth (Carterton) 2; 4 entries. Three ewes, lon 0 * woolled, under 18 months, shorn: AV °G. Shannon (P.N.) 1 and 2, JF.' McKelvie 3; 3 entries. Three wethers, Down crosses, under 18 months, shorn: AY. H. Booth 1, J. 1 * McKelvie 2 and 3; 5 entries. Three ewes, Down crosse, under 18 months, shorn: J. F. McKelvie 1 and 2, D. AV. Iteid (Feilding) 3 ; 5 entries. Three wethers, long-woolled, in wool, under

18 months, most profitable sheep, wool and carcase combined: J. F. McKelvie 1; 2 entries. Three wethers, in wool, under 18 months, most profitable sheep: J. F. McKelvie 1 and 2; 3 entries. Three ewes, Down crosses, in wool, under 18 months, most profitable sheep: J. F. McKelvie 1 and 2; 2 entries. Three wethers: AV. H. Booth 1, J. F. McKelvie 2 and 3; 4 entries. Three wethers, Down crosses, over 18 months and under' 30 months, shorn, quality and weight: AV. H. Booth 1, J. F. McKelvie 2 and 3; S entries.

FAT LAMBS' (In the AVool)

Pen of three lambs most suitable for freezing and the London market, not to exceed 701bs each.—C. E. Vile (Bulls) 1, R. McDonald (Raurnai) 2, J. McDonald (Raurnai) 3, C. Eglinton (Sanson) v.h.c., H. R. Green (Kairanga) h.c., Booth Bros. (Feilding) c.; 63 entries. Three lambs, any cross without restriction to weight: R. K. Eglinton (Palmerston. North) 1, Dr A. H. E. AVall (Wanganui) 2, Dr E. C. Barnett (Palmerston North) 3 and v.li.c., J. F. Knight (Newbury) h.c.; 11 entries. Pen of three lambs, any cross breed, most suitable for freezing and the London market, not to exceed 701 b each; C. E. Vilo 1 and v.h.c., J. AV. Perry (Feilding) 2, L. B. AVall 3, J. Linklater (Feilding) h.c., Booth Bros. c.; 28 entries. HORSES. DRAUGHTS. (Judge: Mr A. Hunter, Hawera. ) Gold medal, foV champion Clydesdale stallion or colt.—Donald McKenzie’s (AVoodlands) AVoodlands Favourite. Gold medal, for champion mare or filly.—Donald McKenzie’s AVoodlands Boy., Clydesdale Society’s silver medal for two-year-old colt or filly.—lt. Harding’s (Hastings) Derek. Stallions.—4 years and over: D. McKenzie’s AVoodlands Boy 1 and reserve champion, Noel Williamson’s (Marton) Ngaio Dene 2; 2 entries. Colt, foaled since July 1, 1931: D. McKenzie’s Woodlands Favourite 1 and champion; 3 entries. Foaled since July 1, 1932: R. Harding’s Derek 1, R. D. Knight’s (Longburn) Duncraig Supreme 2; 2 entries.. Foaled since July 1, 1933: J. C. Baird’s (Hastings) entry 1, D. McKenzie’s AA’oodlands Gay Boy 2, Dr E. C. Barnett’s (Palmerston North) Bonnie Glint 3; 5 entries. Mares.—Dry mare, 4 years and over: D. McKenzie’s Maraekakaho Lady Jano 1, It. D. Knight’s Galatea Fidget 2, J. McCooPs (AVhakarongo) Betty’s Knight 3; 3 entries. Mare, with foal at foot, or to foal before December, 1934: J. McCool’s Maid of Stryver 1, Dr Barnett’s Clevcdon Ella 2, J. McCool’s Dolly’s Pride 3; 7 entries. Filly, foaled since July 1, 1932: D. McKenzie’s AVoodlands Lady 1, J. C. Baird’s Lady Belladeen 2; 3 entries. Foaled since July 1, 1933: IX McKenzie’s AVoodlands Nellie Brydon 1; only entry. Clydesdale mare and two of her progeny: D. McKenzie’s Maraekakaho Lady Meikle, AVoodlands Favourite and AVoodlands Lady 1, J. McCool’s Dolly’s Pride 2, Dr E. C. Barnett’s Clevedon Ella, Bonnie Glint and one uunamed 3; 5 entries.

WORKING DRAUGHTS. Heavy gelding, in regular work, 4 years and upwards.—G. Shaw’s (Alasterton) Punch 1 and champion, R. D. Knight’s Harry 2, A. J. Sanson’s (Glen Oroua) Prince 3, A r . Bird’s (Oroua Downs), Barney v.h.c.; 7 entries. Mare, in regular work, 4 years and upwards: V'.~ Bird’s Bloss 1 and marc, driven: A.. J. Sanson’s Prince 1, A r . Bird’s Barney 2; 4 entries. Pair Bonnie 2; 2 entries. Heavy gelding or plough horses: V. Bird’s Bloss and Barney 2, E. P. Hall’s (Kairanga) Bonny and Buster 3; 3 entriesThreehorse plough team: It. D. Knight’s Tom, Dick and Harry 1, J. McCool’s entry 2, \ r . Bird’s Bloss. Barney and Bonnie 3; 3 entries. AValking draught, any age: A. J. Sanson’s Prince 1, AC Bird’s Barney 2, It. Lind’s (Shannon) Prince 3; 5 entries. Mare or gelding, in work, which has never won a prize: E. P. Hall’s (Kairanga) Bonny 1; 2 entries. Mare or gelding, suitable’ to ride, drive, or plough: R. L. Gibb’s (AVhakarongo) Paddy 1, J. Itomley’s (AVhakarongo) Dick 2, C. A. AVen’s (Palmerston North) Betty 3; 3 entries. Marc or gelding, in regular work suitable for drawing up to 1 ton: AV. A. Davison’s (Llongotea) Mack 1, E. P. Hall’s (Kairanga) Bonny 2, C. M. Croucher’s (Tiakitahuna) Nobby 3; 4 entries. Mare or gelding, in regular work, lor spring-cart or express work: AV. A. Davison’s Mack 1, E. P. Hall’s Bonny 2, R. Lind’s Prince 3; 5 entries. Mare or gelding, in regular work, best adapted for town express or cart: R. L Gibbs’s (AATmkarongo) Paddy 1, J. Romley’s Dick 2; 3 enlries. Pair heavy horses, single leader and shafter: V. Bird’s Bloss and Barney 1, E. P. Hall’s Bonny and Buster 2; 2 entries. Pair of lorry horses, driven in lorry: V. Bird’s Bloss and Barney 1, E. P. Hall’s Bonny and Buster 2; 2 entries.

1934. 1953. 1952. £ s d £ s d £ s d First day . Second day .. 270 16 6 . 342 5 0 202 10 9 298 4 3 30810 0 449 6 11 Totals 613 1 6 500 15 0 757 16 11