SUMMER SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17174, 29 November 1917, Page 8

SUMMER SHOW.

FIRST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS

pJALITY WELL UP TO STANDARD

CLYDESDALES TO THE FORE

The forty-first annual Summer Show of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society ■waa opened yesterday. A strong gale, which blew from the north all day, made matters somewhat unpleasant, and at times considerable diffioulty was experienced in retaining possession of one's hat. In some instances hats were lifted clean out of the * > grounds by the wind, and were deposited * on the M-nHhilla. The sun shone out brilliantly, however, so that matters were not " so unpleasant for those who could avail themselves of shelter from the gale. Tho ground was in excellent condition. This is almost remarkable when one coneiders the condition of the surface in the _* epnng of 1914, when the Otago section of the Main Expeditionary Force was encamped there. The surface was badly cut up on that occasion, but the military r authorities, who were responsible for this '■j- condition of affairs, had it top-dressed, "*' with the result that there is now an excellent sward of grass, "which, has ■ bound the surface so well that no amount of stock or v -vehicular traffio seems to have much effect t~ on it. » 1 The'' attendance of. the pirbKo' yesterday. * ~ was noticeably small, which was to be de- '/ plored, in view o'f the" fact that the society * had on this occasion made almost a special effort to.'attract a large attendance by putX ting on two hunting competitions—one open to lady riders only. These events were s most interesting, as also were the pony 1 trots, and the trotting events against time. - It can only be assumed that the general • public % were not fully cognisant of these events being on the programme, $therv£ise ■- a 'larger attendance should have resulted. 1 The fact mast nos be lost sight of, "h'ow- » ever, that the war has had a considerable f effect on the attendance, not only as far as *■ the country vkitors is concerned, hut also ' , as regards the town dweller. Large numbers of busines and tradespeople are ex--1 ■ yeriencing considerable difficulty in keeping thear concerns running owing to the "" scarcity of labour, with the result that firms who, -in pre-war times, released a proportion of their hand 3 on the first day of the

||i: ehpwinbw find themselves unable to do so. a noticeable absenco of the Sii;> gentler iiex, wbi(& may reasonably be atto the absence of their • male £'s' : tescortsT >. '..■ '•' |ft;; : The?war, too, has'had a prejudicial effect In.. on the' 'eiitries of live stoofc, there being a fe 1 ,! noticeable falling-off in some sections. Some &■': owners,whose names have appeared, prof?:; ttiinentiy in the prize list even up*to last i|S* year are absent on this occasion, their ab-frlr-Bence being ..attributed to the scarcity of ||; Instances are known- of exhibitors S-W:being- unable'to send forward stock on this ffS- account, lie fact must not be lost sight •i'r' of that the. transportation of stock from the farm or station to the show ground % is by no means the greatest trouble- that ah exhibitor has to contend with. For ■■?:■■•• ".weeks,, sometimes months, prior to the date i'{/ the show would the exhibitors have £:•■'':•■ to prepareV-tthejr' animals,' for .exhibition, end it is'here that the shortage of labour 0 ; 3 ';-'iells most. The class of individual most fei;h«uited for this work is tbe man who has ife'vliad to don* lchaki in defence of his country: §S '■': "When peace "is restored; hoWerer, there is, J|' 'reason toMbelieve/ that.the interest in,a'gri-'' Iff; cultural shows will be revived, but it hethose responsible for the conduct of stock exhibitions to bestir themselves &j'V indsee that the sympathies of all those 1 ih- '*£' -terested in agricultural afftiirs axo enb'sted. New Zealand and Atistraliah ffi. J Company, : whjoh has hitherto exhibited :flt; in sheep, did not have a hoof on tho ll); ground yesterday. Then, again, sheer misWZ .fortune prevented at least one exib;tor from '■'t; being represented in Eomney Marsh sheep. Tie exhibitor, Mr Gk E. Allen, of Master%H ;'j:on, had actually left home, and got as &;,''far as Wellington with' a comprehensive f; -exhibit, when , he discovered £hat the Civ'Bteamer on which he. had arranged to coni-/ ■" Tey the sheep could not come on to-Dim- £?;' edin. ■: The sheep had therefore to be ref;':r turned. There are notable defections in the S; "cattle , section, too. Mr Atch. Gillies, who for many years been a successful exhibitor in Ayrshires, is conspicuous by f-\"i the absence of his name fvom the catalogue |v this occasion. It is pleasing, however, •Sv to 'note that there are several new ox- ?-.■■}'■. hibitors in the cattle section, notable of IV ■ which is Mr Angus Campbell, from Wyndpj'ftam, who. exhibited, in Shorthorns. It is !': / gratifying, too, to find Mr Peter Ireland, Sfi,; of Goodwood, again showing in Ayrshires. f:s !. The quality of the exhibits need not cause gfe: any apprehensions, as it was well up to the ;|i • standard which has become associated with £?'" ."-the name of the Otago Agricultural and !v ; "-Pastoral Society. The Shorthorn cattle were exhibition in themselves,; and": this: can ;jfc'-best/be understood vrhenit'sjin'erilionedthit Canterbury. ? aiid : ■. Southland ■.^^reMgitsJ■ vjed ?-!v : lvith each other and ,with ;ihe; noidd breeders |'K-o{ Otago. , ; * ■;■'' •;•• 'H ' : ; f;' ['-"■■ The various.' agents -erf agricultur,ar 'irii#js : plements foUowed.the liaial practice which been ;adopted fop,.,some, years past in |;;. ;■ Connection 'with agricultural shows throughthe, dominion,' and 'refrained' from fee. exhibiting.' There were, however, a number i£ .'::xol of motor caxa and other lines which ,v appeal to the fanning oomfrH'.'; yesterday morning the work of tho show i^Vwas'"practically, confined to judging. The for breeding Clydesdales were all

disposed of, and of the sheep and cattle sections. The 'judging of cattle and <horses particularly was watched with keen , , interest. . The oompefcrtions were of an interesting

character, especially the hunting events, \ in which Miss Jean Hayward and Miss Mowat proved themselves daring horsewomen Mr J. H. MacNiven, who judged th» department, gave his decisions promptly, a feature which waa rmioh, appreciated by onlookers. It ia worthy of note that an innovation in the shape of a receiving yard was brought into use in connection with the competitiona Instead of the competitors having-to stand about f the ring with their charges., both before and after competing, they occupy the yard. This feature will be appreciated to-day, when Qie big jumping events- are in progress Arrangements have also 'been mado to have the competitors , catalogue numbers prominently displayed. The principal competition events to-day will be the jumping event oww doable hedges, hurdles, etc, for which &e first \ prize is £40 and the second £15. ; There will bo a high jump and hunting competition, for which liberal prize money is offered, and which have attracted good en- * tries Pony trote and sreseue races figure w prominently m the programme. The grand parade of stock wiH take place at 1.45 p.m. - to-day, and very complete arrangements la»e been made to ensure tiie success of ' ths important feature.- The Band of the £ Fourth Uegnnent and the Dunedin Highly land Pipe Band will be in attendance. * The management of the show left nothing *< to bo desired. The, president (Mr Jas. * Jlacandrew), thie Twe-preadent (Mr R. ,A. V 5 Cantrell), and members of the General r Committee were to their W duties. Mr H. V. Fulton carried out the [& r secretarial duties in his usual. methodical &■ end capable manner., xMr John Graig .(hv % sF-3ctor fa , the Sooietv for tho Provwtion W o£ Crnnltr to Animals) wss present, and a Tigaaiifc eye on the stock exhibite.

SPLENDID LOT OF SHORTHORNS

All through the Ayrshire? wore a good lot. Messrs Weir Bros, (of Pukehiki) secured tKe bulk of the wards, thomjh they were closely run hy Mr P. Ireland (of Goodwood). The chamnion bull and the champion oow both hailed from the Puke-

CLYDESDALE HORSES. The Clydesdale breeding horses formed a section in which keen interest was'taken, not only by competent judges within the ring, but by those outside the enclosure. Very good entries wero received, but, unfortunately, many of the exhibits were not forward. Tho quality was commented upon in high terms by visitors, and several were almost lavish in their praise of some of tho exhibits. ' . The judging was entrusted to Messrs E. Hall (Brookside) and J. Rendall (Te Houka), but their task was not an arduous one, owing to somewhat restricted competition in many of the classes. There were five entries in the aged entire class, which was a really good one. The judges' preference was Messrs T. and A. Carruthers's Knockinlaw Favourite, who was sired by Royal Favourite, and is a grandson of the famous Baron's Pride on the dam's • side. There is a good deal of the cart horse about him, and he possesses good quarters and an equally good set of legs. Second honours went to Mr John Callander's Scotland's Viceroy, who was shown in better bloom than Messrs Carruthers's entry, but he was somewhat deficient in the hindquar'ters. Third honours went to Mr Callander's Bonnie Breastknot. It is a notable > feature that four out of the. five entries were imported. There were two entries in the three-year-old entire class, but only ono came . forward—Mr John Wilson's Celtic 'Guard,'who is sired by Baron Bold from a Marconi mare. This colt possesses good sub-. stance. He was first as a yearling at the Christchurch, Dunedin, Taieri, and Gore Shows; first N as. a two-year-old at, Christchurch, Dunedin, Taieri, and Gore Shows, in addition to being , reserve champion at the last-mentioned. There were five entries' in two-year-old colts., four of which were fprward: The pink 'ticket went to Mr Jas. :Patrick's_ Napoleon, who claims Baron Bold : as.'his; sire. He ia a great quality colt, is very gay and classy, and was shown in good bloom. The blue ticket was awarded to Mr E. E. Jenkins's Bold Record, by Royal Record from a Baron Bold mare. Up to yesterday he had the credit of having an unbeaten record, but it must be mentioned that ho had not hitherto met Mr Patrick's colt in competition. He is not a good colour (a peculiar grey-roan), and does not possess the quality of the first prize award. The yellow ticket went to Mr Jas. W. Blair's High 'Degree, who is a full brother of Mr Wilson's Celtic Guard. Thero wero eight entries in yearling colts, the pick of the bunch being Mr H. E. B. Watson's Elegance, whom the judges described as the best yearling colt they had seen in the dominion. They were certain that there was not a colt of his own age that could equal him in New Zealand at the present time. He is sired by the" imported horse Dunure Fabric, and is from the champion, mare Mona Ronald. Last year "he was a somewhat scraggy foal when his dam won the championship at Dunedin, and the fact was freely commented on. He" has developed beyond recognition, and is by no nreans overgrown. In Elegance Mr Watson possesses a colt of which he may justly be proud, and, barring accident and according to present appearances, he will not have an equal in the matter of quality in the dominion. A Baron Bold colt exhibited by Mr Patrick was placed second. Id- the breeders' cup for yearling and. two-year-old colts Mr Watson's Elegance had an easy win, his only opponent being Mr Jenkins s two-year-old roan. There was a splendid ring of dry *mares, but the first two—Mr Watson's Peggy Ronald and Mr Patrick's imported mare Twilight—stood out. Peggy Ronald* who annexed J the pink ticket, was phampion at the- Chr'istehiirch Show- this ■ year, and wae first as a yearling in Dtincdin. Mr Patrick's mare ran her very close. Peggy Ronald was awarded the championship, and had Mr Patrick's mare competed for the distinction ■ the judges asserted she would assuredly have got the reserve ribbon. .Third prize was given to Mr Jenkins's Bonny Jean, the dam of Elegance. Like the dry mare class, two of the three-year-old fillies stood out prominently—Mr Patrick's Maggie and Mr Jenkins's Lady Lonsdale. Maggie, who . was selected for premier honours, was sired by Baron Bold from the same exhibitor's famous , maro Maggie Young, and has an unbeaten record. She was first at the Christchurch, Oamaru, Timaru, and Gore Shows as a two-year-old. The remaining filly and jproup classes do not call for special comment, as the pick of the latter have been commented on in the other classes. Messrs Thomson and Co. did not compete in this section this year, but Newton Chief and three of his progeny were, present on exhibition only. ' CATTLE. The dairy cattle formed a small section,, Mr?' Weir, of Mueselburgh, was the only exhibitor, but in both classes in which her cows were entered 'the judge awarded ,them first prizes. The Channel Island section brought out some very nice cattle, all the Droperty of Mr_ F. E. Hellyer, of North-East Harbour. This exhibitor has excellent stock on his farm, and the judge was very well pleased with everything that came before-him. The champion bull had not a few points of excellence that came under the judge's eye, and in the case of the champion cow, a fawn-coloured animal, it was the general opinion that not another cow of the breed .in Otago. could have • displaced her. Mr ;Hellyer's yearlings are coming.on well: . '•■' iThe' shorthorns, as usual, elicited keen competition, some of the exhibits being from outside Otago. Mr John Nixpn, of Killinchy (near Dunaandel)., was again forward with a. bevy of his finest animals, and as a result the majority of tho awards were annexed by hirh., Mr Wm. Waddell (of Waikaka Valley), another well-known exhibitor at thie show, sent along.some good stock, and Mr .D. Murray (of Clydevale) was also an exhibitor. The judge (Mr J. Mitchell, -, of\Weston) made 'the remark, in which competent judges around the ring concurred, that the display of shorthorns is the best that Otago has seen for some' years, and in support of the judge's verdict a gentleman informed our representative that in a recent visit to Hawke's Bay, where this breed has a particularly strong hold, he saw few animals that excelled those shown yesterday. The first prize bull in the three-year-old class was a well-built red, by Broadhook Stamp (imp.), and was bred at' Canterbury College. Mr Wm. Waddell. was the owner of the bull that was placed second, a red animal, by Duke of Kirkstyle, and bred by Dean's trustees. The yearling bulls brought out the largest l class of the day, 17, in number. Mr Nixon's Carbine 111, a son of the champion, was finally selected as the best of 'the bunch, and another sturdy and useful animal, owned by the same gentleman, was placed second. A fine red roan. Knapdale Mac, by Inchfield Jealous Pearl, dam Winsome (by Neil of Oluny), and bred by the late_ Hon. Dr R. M'Nab, was a< very close third. Another bull from the- same herd, the descendant of some of the best Hawke's Bay stock, was also in the running for a place, bu't lost the honour by only a few points. Mr Angus Campbell (of ,had four of his bulls" entered. The class for fbur-year-old cows saw eight of these useful animals grace the ring, and Mr Nixon was again a winner with a. specially good roan, Lady Broadstamp, by Broadhook j Stamp (imp.). Mr Murray (of Clydevale) took , second honours, and Mr Wm. Waddell (of Waikaka Valley) third. The yearling hei- j fers formed a class which tho_ judge very much. He remarked that nothing in the North Island- could .-beat some of the animals before him. They were very even, and he had noverr judged a better ring. Both champion tickets, and the reserves as well, fell to Mr .Nixon. It was an honour, to which the Canterbury exhibitor was fully entitled, and no Otago cat'fcle-broeder. competitor or not, questioned the fairness of it. The only Hereford in ite section was a twoycar-old -bull, owned by Mr T. H. Pugh (of Mosgiel) and bred bv him. There wero rio entries in the Polled Angus section.

hiki district. There were no red polled cattle forward, though five classes were open to breeders. The fat cattle made up an exceptionally good section. Mr P. (Sent (of Balclutha) and Mr J. J. Chartero'(of Mosgiel) wero the principal exhibitors. Mr Charters secured most points, but the champion card for the best animal in the section went to Mr Clenfs four-year-old bull, a fine stamp of an animal. The Friesian fat bullocks -were good to medium. The judge (Mr W. R. Grindley, of Dunedin) remarked that the Friesian class had been a delight to watch, and after what ho had seen in the ring, and what he had viewed in other parts of the district, lie had no doubt this was the coming class for beef. SHEEP. . Mr Gardiner was the only exhibitor in Shropshire Downs. The judge said that, taking them all round, tho sheep in this class were good animals, true to type. Some of the sheep would have dorto very well at the Christchurch. show., There was no ram worthy of 'being given a championship ticket. The judge pointed out that Mr Gardiner had gone to good Shropshire blood in founding his flock, securing his ewes from Mr Seth-Smith (of Ngapara), and using Parry (Timaru) rams—that was haw ho had secured tho truo Shropshire type. _ MiAndrew deplored tho lack of competition, as unless there were other exhibits forward an exhibitor cduld not secure tho valuable information of where his sheep failed or rose to the standard type. Keen competition in the show rintr also stimulated a breeder's interest, and urged him on to greater efforts to perfect his 6heep and breed the very best. Mr Blackley, the judge of Border Leicesters, said tho old rams were fairly good, but the younger sheep appeared to him to have gone back since he was at the DuneUin show two years ago, both in numbers anfl quality. He waa, in, fact, disappointed, for it was here that he expected to see something exceptional. Mr _ Boag's ram, placed second, ran the champion very close, and might have been placed first but for over-prominence of the head. The reserve champion was a better wool sheep, the champion's age probably detracting from this point of perfection. Mr Little's champion tarn was also first and champion both at Christchurch and Oamaru this year. This ram in 1915 won first and reserve champion at the Otago show, and also the Sheepbreeders' Cup. Mr Ross's first and reserve ram was also a very fine animal. Mr Johnston said tho ewe class was a very good one. The one-shear sheep were good throughout, and the class for ewe hoggets was an exceptionally fine one. The pairs were good typical sheep. In the shorn hoggets the competition was not so strong, but the sheep were well up to the standard. There; was not a great deal of competition . in the Romney Marsh section, and the well-known Clyde/vale breeder (Mr D. Murray) swept the board. Messrs Gardiner and Macdonal-d wero the only exhibitors in fat sheep. The judge's brief comment was: " Lambs extra good; sheop very fair indeed." The following is the prize-list:— CLYDESDALE HORSES Judges: Mr E. Hall (Brookside) and J. Kendall (Te Houkaj. Entire horse, four years or over. Five entries —T. and A. Carruther's (Middlemarch) Knockinlaw Favourite 1, John Callander's (Allanton) Scotland's Viceroy 2, John Calender's Bonnie Breastknot 3. Entire horse, three years old. Two entries—John Wilson's (Lander) Celtic Guard 1. Colt* two years old. Five entries —James Wilson's (Lauder) Celtic Guard 1. Colt two years old. Five entries—James Patrick's (Outram) Napoleon 1, E. E. Jenkin's (Waddington) Bold Record 2, James W. Blair's (Outram) High Degree 3. ' Colt, yearling. Eight entries—H. E. B. Watson's (Tai Tapu) Elegance 1, James Patrick's Baron Bold colt 2, John Callander's Ochertyre Searchlight 3. Breeders' cup, yearling or two-year-old colts. Seven entries—H. E. B. Watson's Elegance. Mare, to foal this season, or with foal at foot. One entry—M. Carruthers's- (Maungatua) Darling, by- Baron Fyvie,_ 1. Dry mare, any age. Eight entries—H. E. R Watson's Peggy Ronald, by Squire Ronald, 1; James Patrick's Twilight, by Scotland Yet, 2; E. E. Jenkins's Bonny Jean, by Baron Bold, 3. Filly, three years old. Seven entries— James Patrick's Maggie,, by Baron Bold, 1; E. E. Jenkins's Lady Lonsdale, by Lonsdale Again, 2; James Carruthers's Waterside Pride, by Baron Bold, 3. Filly, two years old. Five entries—Jas. Patrick's Keynote, by Baron Bute, 1; Jas. Carruthers's Waterside Ruby, by Baron Bold, 2; W. J. J. Charters's (Mosgiel) 3. Filly, yearling. Nine entries —James Patrick 1, Hannah Bros. (Outram) 2, Mrs Peter Ford (Allanton) 3. Pair of mares, three years old or over. Three entries—James Patrick 1, E. E. Jenkins 2. JL Maro, with two of Tier progeny. Two entries —E. E. Jenkins's Bonny 'Jean 1, James Carruthers 2.

Group of three yearling colts or fillies, by one sire, : not necessarily tho property of one owner. Two entries—James Patrick 1, John Callander 2.

Group of four mares or fillies. Two entries—James Patrick 1, W. J. J. Charters 2.

Watson's challenge cup, valuo 25 guineas, for best group of four fillies, three years old and under, bred land owned by exhibitor. One entry—W. , J. J.. Charters 1. ' Ainge's challenge cup,; valued at 25 guineas, for best Clydesdale colt or filly, three years or under, bred and owned by exhibitor. Three entries—James Patrick 1.

Hughes and Crossan's cup,' valued at 50 guineas, for best group of ■ four mares or fillies, vtwo years old or over. One entry— James Patrick 1. . • Champion certificate for best mare—H. E. B. Watson's. Peggy Ronald. . Reserve champion certificate for mares— James Patrick's Maggie. - CATTLE. \ '...•.-■ •-:. DAIRY. .. Judger;Mr;D.:Su^he^land : ,pEast Taieri); Cow, 'years'old'br over. One" entry —Mrs Andrew Weir (Musselburgh). Cottager's" cow (for exhibitor not owning more than two cows). One entry—Mrs Weir. CHANNEL ISLAND. . Judge: Mr James Scotfc (Glenham). Bull, three years old or over. One entry —F. E. Hellyer (North-East Harbour) 1 arid champion. : Bull, two years old. One entry—F. E. Hellyer (North-East Harbour) 1. Bull, yearling. One entry—iF. E. Hellyer Cow, four years old or over, in milk. Two entries—iF. E. Hellyer 1 and champion and 2. Cow, three years old or over, dry; Two entries—F. E. Hellyer 1 and 2. Heifer., three years old, in milk. Two entries—F. E. Hellyer 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old. Four entries—F. E. Hellyer 1, 2, 3, and 4. Heifer, yearling. Four entries—F. E. Hellyer 1, 2, and 3. Three cows or heifers. Three entries— . F. E. Hellyer 1 and 2. Cow and two of her progeny. Three entries—<F. E. Hellyer 1, 2, and 3.

SHORTHORN. Judge: Mr J. Mitchell (Western)^ Bull, three years or over. .Four entriesJohn Nixon (Killinchy) 1, Wm. Waddell (Waikaka Valley) 2, George S., Wilson (Glenomaru) 3. , • Bull, yearling. Seventeen entries —John Nixon 1 and 2, Knapdale Estate (Gore) 3, Wm. Waddell vhc. Cow, four years old or over. Eigh't entries—John Nixon 1, D. Murray (ClydevaJe) 2, Wm. Waddell 3. • Heifer, three years old. Eight entriesJohn Nixon 1, D. Murray 2 and 3. Heifer, two yeare old. Six entries—D. Murray 1, J. R. Gilchrist i (Oamaru) 2, ,J. Nixon 3. Heifer, yearling. Nine entries —Wm. Waddell 1, J. 'Nixon 2 and vhc, D. Murray 3. Three cows or heifera. Three entries— J. Nixon 1 and 3, D. Murray 2. Cow and two of- her progeny. Two entries—Wm. Waddell 1, Angus Campbell (Wyndham) 2. ~',.„", Champion certificate for best bull of any age—John Nixon,' champion and reserve. Champion certificate for best cow or heifer of any age—John Nixon, champion and reserve. HEREFORD. Judge: Mr J. Mitchell (Weston). BnlL two years old or under. One entry —T. H. Pugh (Mosgiel) 1. AYRSHIRE. Judge; Mr John Campbell (Waikiwi). Bull,' three years old or over. One entry —Weir Bros. (Pukchiki) 1. Bull, two years old. Two entries—P. Ireland (Goodwood) 1, James Frew (Ardgowan) 2. Bull, yearling. One entry—Weir Bros. 1. Cow, in milk, four years old or over. Three entries —Weir Bros. 1, James Frew 2. P. Ireland 3. ' Cow, .in milk, three years old. Two Bros. 1 and 2. Cow, in calf, three years old or' over (dry). Three entries—P. Ireland 1, Weir Bros. 2 and 3. Heifer, two years old. Two entries—P. Ireland 1, Weir Bros. 2. Heifer, yearling. Throe entries—-Weir Bros. :i and 2, P. Ireland 3. Three cows or heifers. One entry—P. Ireland 1. Cow and two of her progeny. One entry —P. Ireland 1. .

Champion certificate for best bull of any ago—Weir Bros. Champion certificate for best cow «r heifer, of any age—'Weir Bros.

PEIESIAN. Judge: Mr J. Wylie (Menzie's Ferry). Bull, yearling. Three entries—A. S, Elworthy (Timaru) 1 and champion, C. and W. Steel (Caversham) 3. v Cow, in milk, four years or over. Two entries—A. IS. Elworthy 1 and champion und 2. Heifer, two years old. Ono entry—A. S. Elworthy 1. Heifer, yearling. Three entries—A. S. Elworthy 1 and 2, C. and W. Shiel 3. FAT CATTLE. - Judge: Mr W. R, Grindley (Dunedin). Bullock, four years old or over. Five entries—P. Clent (Balclutha) 1 and 2, Thos. Ayson (Wyndham). 6. Bullock, three years old. Three entries— P. Clent 1, W. J. J. Charters (Mosgiel) 2 and 3. Steer, two years old. Four entries—P. Clent 1 and 2, W. J. J. Charters 3. Four bullocks, most suitable for butchers' purposes, which in the opinion of the judge do not exceed 9001b each. Two entries—W. J. J. Charters 1 and 2. Cow, four years old or over. Fonr entries—W. J. J. Charters 1, P. Clent 2, Angus Campbell (Wyndham) 3. Heifer, three years old. Three entries— W. J. J. Charters 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old. Two entries— W. J. J. Charters 1 and 2. Steer or heifer, one year old. Three entries—P. Clent 1 and vhc,W. J. J. Charters 2. Fricsian fat bullock. Two entries—W. J. J. Charters 1 and 2. Champion certificate for best animal in section, male or female—P. Clent. SHEEP. SHROPSHIBE DOWNS. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Maheno). Ram, over 30 months. One entry—W. Gardiner, jun. (Papakaio) L Ram, under 18 months. Two entries— W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Shorn ram, under 18 months. Two entries (shorn since October 1) —W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months. Two entries—W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2 Ewe, above 30, months, with lamb at foot. Two entries—W, Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with - lamb at foot. One entry— W. Gardiner, jun., 1. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries —W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries— W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Mr Gardiner's two exhibits in the class for ewe above 30 months, were awarded the ■champion and reserve tickets respectively. No ■' champion ticket was awarded in tho ram section. HNCOLNS. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Maheno). Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. One entry—Mr _G. P. Johnston (Gore) 1. _ The judge eaid this ram was a very fair animal. BOBDEB LEIOESTEBS. Judges: Mr T. Blakley, Rakaia (rams) and G. P. Johnston©, Gore (ewes). Ram, above 30 months. Threo entries— T. S. Little (Windsor) 1 and champion, J. N. Boag (Fendalton) 2, G. P. Johnston (Gore) h c. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. Five entries —Jas. Ross (Pahnerston) 1 and reserve champion, J. N. Boag 2, Jas. Ross he, T. S. Little c.

Ram, under 18 months. Five entries —G. P. Johnston 1, T. S, Little 2 and ho. Two rams, under 18 months. Three entries— T. S. Little 1 and he, G. P. John-" ston 2. , Shorn ram, abovo 18 months and under 30 months. One entry—G. P. Johnston 1. Shorn ram, under 18 months. Three entries—T. S. Littlo 1 and 2, J. N. Boag he. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot. Three entries—T. S. Little 1 and champioD, and 2 and reserve champion. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Five entries—T. S. Little 1, James Ross 1 and he. Ewe, under 18 months. Seven entries— J. N. Boag 1 and 2, T. S. Little rho, James Ross hc. Two ewes, under 18 months. Three entries —J. N. Boag 1 and hc,T. S. Little 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months. Throe entries—T. \S. Little 1, J. N. Boag 2 and he. , ROHNEY irABSH. Judge: Mr A. S. Holms ■ (Waimahaka). Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries—D. Murray (Clydevale) "1 and champion, T. S. Little 2. Ram. under 18 months. Three entries.—■ D. Murray 1, 2, and he. Two rams, under 18 months. Two entries—D. Murray 1 and 2. Shorn ram, under 18 months. Three entries—D. Murray 1 and hc, T. Little 2. Ewe, above 20 months, /with lamb at foot. One entry—D. Murray 1 and champion. Ewe, above 18' months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries— D. Murray 1 and reserve ; champion and2. ' / . Ewe, under 18 months. Six entries—D. Murray 1,2, and he. - Two ewes, under 18 months. Three entries. —D. Murray 1 and 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months. Two entries—D. Murray 1 and 2. FAT SHEEP. Judge: Mr W. R. L. Grindley (Dunedin). Three Corriedale- or halfbred wethers, in wool, value of skin to be taken, into consideration. Two entries.—A. M. Maodonald (Warepa) 1, W. Gardiner, jun. 2. , Three wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months (longwool or longwool cross), shown in wool, skin to count. Four entries—W. Gardiner, jun. 1 and 2. Three shorn longwool or longwool crossbred wethers,- any weight. Four entries— A. M. Macdonald 1 and 2.

Three shorn Down or crossbred Down wethers, any weight Two entries—W. Gardiner, jun. 1 and 2.

Three shorn wethers or maiden ewes (any breed or cross); most suitable for the frozen meat trade. Five entries—A. M. Macdonald 1 and 2, W; Gardiner, jun. 3.

Three shorn wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months (longwool" or longwool cross). Three entries —A M.. Macdonald' 1 andi 2, W. Gardiner, jun. 3. Three shorn wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months (Down or Down cross). One entry—A. M. Macdonald. '' Three fat la-mbs, longwool cross. Four entries—W. Gardiner, jun. 1 and 2. ■•■ Three fat lambs Down cross. Three entries—W. Gardiner, jun. 1 aind 2, A. M. Maodonald 3. Three fat lambs, any breed or cross, bred and fed by exhibitor. Three entries-r W. Gardiner, jun. 1 arid 2. COMPETITIONS. . Half-mile Pony Trot, for ponies 14 hands and , under, against time, to be run singly.—T. Fogg's Little ' Patchen 1,. A. Kelly's Tommy 2. ' • Pony, Trot, 14 hands or under, to be ridden by boys not over 15 years of age.— Little Patchen 1, J. Kennelly's, Topsy 2, W. Hastie 3. Little Patchen, after giving away a big start, won easily. Pony Trot, 14 hands or under, to be ridden by girls not over 15 years.—Rita Hastie's entry was the only starter, and completed the 'course.

Trot against time (once round). —Mr T. T. Ritchie's black gelding (58 2-ssec) 1, Mr D. Wilkinson's Ruth (lrnin 6 2-Ssec) 2, Mr A. Kelly's Tommy (lmin 8 2-sseo) 3. Maiden Hunters' Competition, open only to horses that have never won a first prize at.any agricultural show.—Miss Jean Hayward's Niger 1, Mr S. M. Dixon's Redwing 2, Mr F. Conn's Maggie 3, Mr E. J. Docherty 4. Miss Hayward took her horse Niger over tho obstacles in good stylo. The other placed horses also gave good exhibitions. There were three other competitors. Hunting Competition, open to lady riders only.—Mr A. Aitchison, Hampden (Miss Mowat), 1;, Mrs John Miller, Burnside (Miss Jean Hayward), 2; Miss Jean Hayward (Miss Jean Hayward), 3: Mr W. Hastie, Woodhaugh (Miss Jean Hayward) 4-. All tho ladies gave exhibitions of plucky riding. The second, third, and fourth competitors had to put in a deciding "round to enable the judge (Mr J. H. MaoNiven (Hawke's Bay) to adjust his pkcings.

SHOW EXHIBITS. [Published by Arrangement.] "W. STUART WILSON & CO. MOTOR CYCLES. Men and women all over the Empire tako off their hats to the enterprising men guiding the affairs of the B.S.A. Company for tho remarkable work accomplished in engineering enterprise in the good old Motherland. The B.S.A. motor cyclo is world-famous as being 'the most reliable and most economical motor cycle to be seen soamoering over tho hills to-day. Messrs W. Stuart Wilson and Co., the well-known motor cycle agents of Princes street, havo a .splendid display, and visitors to the show should not miss the exhibit. Two 1918 models are shown, and the B.S.A. motor cycle unquestionably stands as unequalled amongst the remarkable productions of the B.S.A. Company. Another boimie English machine is a two-stroko James. Only a list of the performances of the Harley-Duvidson motor cycle are shown. The machines are conspicuous by their absence, as all recent shipments of these machines havo been sold before arrival. There is a shipment on the

water of 150 Harleys of the 1918 model, and anyone intending to nurchaso a high horse-power motor eyelo will be well repaid by making inquiries immediately concerning these machines. To eay that they uro tho world's masterpiece inadequately describes theso wonderful machines. ' AVIATION. The biplane model shown by tho Canterbury Aviation Company at tho Agricultural Show Grounds is proving of groat interest to visitors, and should in itself be a great attraction to the show. Tho model shown is a facsimile of tho flying machines which are in use at tho company's school in Christchurch, and all information is freely given rolative to the machines and the objects of the company by Mr C. W. Hervey, the company s secretary, who is in charge- of the .stand. Prospective pupils— i.e., those who have any intention of taking a course of tuition in aviation preparatory to going Homo to join the iFlying Corps,— ( or those of tho public who may desire to inveet in the company's shares, may save themselves a lot of timo and trouble by a few minutes' interview with Mr Hervey. Regarding pupils' tuition, it may bo mentioned that $he fee charged is £100, and that £75 of this sum is refunded by tho New Zealand Government, on behalf of the Imperial authorities, when the.pupil qualifies in New Zealand. The course of instruction at tho Canterbury School is approximately from five to six woeks. and firstclass accommodation is provided for the pupils. It is worthy of mention that tho company has at the present time over 40 pupils enrolled to take their_ courses of tuition. Those who cannot avail themselves of the present opportunity of seeing Mr Hervey may obtain every information relative to tuition or investment by applying to Mr C. W. Hervey, 59 Cathedral square, Christchurch. COSSENS AND BLACK (LTD.). THE DODGE BROTHERS' MOTOR OAR. The Dodge Brothers' cars were favourably known by reputation long before they reached this country, and few motor cars Were subjected to keener speculation until they were recently introduced by Messrs Cossens and Black, the Dunedin agents, who are well known as motor engineers, importers, and dealers in supplies. One of the first and most important trade stands which strikes tho eye on entering the show grounds is the splendid display made by this firm. In addition to several of the latest types of tho Dodge Brothers' cars, there is also a good array of the new non-skid French Michelin tyres, which is quite a new innovation as far as Dunedin is concerned. One of the oars on view is a fiyeseater, painted a rich carmine colour, with plated fittings, and seat covers on the up-, holstery. The other two care are of the roadster model, one being fitted with a dicky seat at tho back, carrying two extra passengers. When folded down this scat does not alter the appearance of the car. The latest Dodge cars as shown have spiral bevel gear in full floating back axle, and there are many notable improvements m regard to details over the earlier models. This car has become very popular on account of the extreme accessibility 'of the vital parts, such as tho magnetic carbuTcttor, starting motor, generator, etc. The Dodgo roadster car 'is also noted for the great improvements ' made in regard _to lubricating, there being only four points or parts on the engine which requiro attention. Another important point in regard to the Dodge car is the large size of both the hand and foot brake, which means that the brakes will - last a long time without attention, and are very strong, and yet sweet in action. The firm have also on view two boards containing the various parts of the Dodge car. One board shows the standard finished parts of a oar, and the other board- contains axles and parts that have been twisted while the metal was cold, with iho idea of showing the remarkable serviceable quality of the dropforgings. Referring to the Dodge car again, it may be mentioned that tho body work of these cars is exceptionally sound, and is far above the average- quality supplied on a vehicle at the price. Real leather upholstery is provided, the cushions are exceptionally sprung, and the finsh throughout is excellent. Visitors to _ the show should make *a point of inspecting Messrs Cossens and Black's exhibit, when an experienced member of the firm will explain everything in regard to the Dodge car. NEW ZEALAND REFRIGERATING COMPANY. The New Zealand Refrigerating- Company's exhibit is a very familiar feature of tho show. It has appeared there so very often, and has always been of such an interesting! and instructive nature that visitors to the show would feel that an old friend was missing if the company was not represented. ■ ■' The company has been established in Otago ever since the inception of the meat freezing, industry. It is indeed part and parcel of this province. Its interests are identical with Otago's interests, and are inseparably bound up with the interests of Otago farmers and, in fact, of every class of the community. No trading concern is more purely New Zealand , in character, and every penny of the company's share capital and debenture issue is owned by New Zealanders or ex-New Zealandors. Tho list of shareholders and debenture-holders, which comprises about 1400 names, includes a large number of producers. Christchuxch 13 the company's headquarters, and the management and control arc centred there, and all members of the board of directors and of the management are resident in New Zealand-

Let ug seo how this characteristically Now Zealand company caa display its products. Everything inside the tent, excepting the pot plants, was manufactured at one of the company's works in its capacity as meat preservers, tallow refiners, wool scourers, and fertiliser manufacturers. Chief amongst those exhibits are. bags of. the famous "Eclipse" fertiliser. It is not in connection with the meat freezing,alone that this company has made a, reputation. Bye-pro-ducts are a very important part of the industry, and little or nothing of the animals dealt with at the company's works is allowed to go to waste. •

The scientific preparation of fertilisers is one of the most important features of the company's developments. Tho man on the land again and again has proved that "Eclipse" fertilisers are a money-making proposition. They aro specially prepared to suit all soils, and' tho enormous and rapidly-increasing sales of these fertilisers is sufficient evidence of their quality. They are not produced by haphazard or rule of thumb methods but are based on actual experience of the requirements of the soil obtained during years of practical work and experiment. They re-furnish general plant food for. all crops andi % soils, and ensure increased yields, improved quality, and larger profits. They are highly cericentrated, pure manures of unequalled activity and productiveness, easily distributed! and readily soluble in tho soil. The, company spares no trouble in its efforts to assist farmers to ascertain the nature of and obtain the best results from their soils, and has as part of its organisation an analytical department with a staff of highly qualified chemists. The services of this department are always available to farmers who wish ta have samples of soil analysed, and this work is done free of charge. The practical value of tho company's ' efforts in this direction is demonstrated by the increasingly large number of farmers who forward soil samples for analysis each year. . In addition to analysing soil, the company supplies advice to fanners free of charge as to the needs of their soils, and "the most 6uitable fertilisers to use. Explicit inBtractions for taking and sending samples for analysis may be obtained on application at any of the company's offices. It is hardly necessary to describe the company's operations in connection with tinned meats. These are known in all parts of the dominion, and the popularity of tho well-known "C.M.0." brand of tinned tongues, etc.,' is evinced by the steady growth in tho "demand. Neatsfoot oil, tallow, and other such produets are produced by this company, and no one can come away from an inspection ■without being impressed with the varied nature of the operations comprised in the industry , / and the important part that it now plays in the economic life of the community.

W. J. P. M'CULLOCH, IMPORTER O.F MOTORCARS AND MOTOR LORRIES. As usual, this is a very attractivo featuro of the show. Mr M'Culloch, the South Island agent for the classy Cole 8, hae been fortunate in securing further shipments of both the seven-scater touring car and the four-seater Tuxedo model. The out ward beauty of the Cole 8 is instantly attractive and pleasing to every taste. The matchless finish in Norland green vests the car with a subdued refinement that is augmented by the black fenders, running board Rhielde, and radiator, and the cream wheels., The Cole 8 is the lightest, yet the largest, eight-cylinder car bailt, and inspires ownership tho moment one sets eyes upon it. There's room to stretch out in -tho front Bsats of the Oole 8, just as there is room to relax when one rides in the tonneau. Nor will the driver have any difficulty or discomfort as "a result of improper "foot' pedal distances. These aro adjustable, capable of meeting any needs. ,, ' The Tuxedo roadster is a. new type of roadster, in'tro-

duced a year ago,' now fast becoming standard, that embodies advantages formerly associated only with touring cars. There is room —an abundance of it—ior four passengers. It affords comfort—comfort that is real —that you feel and appreciate when you rido in it. A feature notto bo overlooked in the Tuxedo model is the baggage compartment at the rear. It is always accessible, whether the top is up or down, the car moving or's'tanding still. All one has to do is to remove a section of the back of the roar scat, and the compartment which comprises all the epace Vitbin the rear deck is opened. This arrangement makes it dust and water proof. Truly, hero is a " tailor-made" car, dapper to the last detail. -The long wheel base—just right for easy riding,—the accentuated stream-line design, tho graceful curve of the body thatmelts away into the rear, give the Tuxedo roadster the 'trimness of a yacht. The business man, the sportsman, the tourist who wants an all-purposo car will_ find the Tuxedo roadster answer his requirements to the letter. Some idea of tho fund of energy pent up within 'the Cole 8 motoryet obedient to the slightest touch and always under perfect control —can bo obtained from tho fact that the S.A.E. rating is 39.2 horse-power, while 'the motor actually develops more than 70 horse-power. It will accelerate from 10 to 50 miles an hour in less than 20sec. On high gear it has a speed range of from less than two to more than 60 miles an hour. Under the most severe strain it will be found to keep consistently cool, and its lubrication system— which is of the force-feed type—is- absolutely sure. Taken ae a unit, the Colo 8 motor is regarded as the most advanced typo of engine so far introduced as a specimen of the V-typo construction —the acme of accessibility. The long wheel base of 127 in, the extremely low centre of gravity, the perfect cooling, the positive lubrication, and tho striking economy recommend the Cole. 8 for tho most severe usage. Tho Cole car is, without a doubt, the finest ever exhibited at the show. •*

Chevrolet Cars.—The latest model, 1918, baby grand, is much improved, and surpasses all previous models. For comfort, easy riding, power, and pleasing appearance it is unsurpassed by any other medium-priced car on the market to-day. It has a graceful, stream-line body, with flowing curves, snug-fitting doors, and is eplendidly upholstered. The latest light model Chevrolet is also a vastly improved car in strength, appearance, and mechanically. This car is now fitted with one-man khaki hood, demountable rims, water pump circulation, and gear-driven lubricating pump, making the Chevrolet light car tho finest low-priced car proposition on the market. ■ Do not fail to have a trial spin in one of theso cars before deciding on your new purchase. SMITH FOBM-A-TRTJCK. The Smith Form-a-Truck is a masterpiece of transportation design, built for your requirements—to give you the lowest hauling cost in the world and the mos't satisfactory service. A proved transportation service of wonderful day-in-and-day-out efficiency and earning power that' has added to the profits of every user by cutting down expense in the hauling and delivering departments, and by eliminating unnecessary and wasteful equipment. It is a completelv sprung, triple-braced steel chassis, with strong one-ton 12-spoke artillery wheels, fitted with solid tyres. This chassis bolts upon the Ford chassis right up to tho engine, the Ford body as far as the dashboard having been cut away. Upon "the rear axle of tibe Ford is placed a sprocket, and from this chain drive is delivered to the Form-a-Truck wheels. The drive is a moderate gear ratio, enabling tho power from the iFord engine to haul a ton up any grade. Tho Smith ,Form-a-Truck has a powerful braking system. Tho chassis can be attached to the Ford without the assistance of a skilled mechanic. Upon the chassis any style of commercial body can be built; and the body is easily removable. These trucks are getting a great sale in New Zealand. The price, complete, lees body, is about £250, and one would have to pay for any other lorry to carry the same weight and do the same work £600 to £700. Mr M'Culloch has the finest display at the show.