SOUTHLAND SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19042, 12 December 1923, Page 4

SOUTHLAND SHOW.

Big Increase in Entries. Fine Display of Sheep* Cattle a Strong Section. (Fbou Ous Special Reporter.) INVERCARGILL, December 11. The sixty-secood annual summer show of the Southland 'Metropolitan A. and _P. Association was opened on the association grounds to-day in glorious weather. The grounds were in tip-top order, and the attendance for a first day was unusually large. The entries were large—being 32 in excess of last year’s total, and were only less than the record entries of 1915. There are increases in all sections, with the exception of dairy produce and pigs. Horses increased from 451 in 1922 to 462, cattle from 276 to 293, . and sheep from 209 to 245. Dogs jumped from four to 13. Yesterday was devoted to the judging of cattle, sheep, pigs, and -doss, and to-morrow the horses will bo adjudicated upon, and some interesting competitions will bo got off. *lll6 sheep section was an admirable one, and although the competition in some of the breeds was somewhat restricted, in others it was been. Border Leicesters were judged by Mr James Linton, of Lincoln College. and ho was agreeably surprised with the quality generally. The class for four-tooth rams attracted four entries. The first prize animal was shown by Mr G. J. Johnston (Gore), this sheep being subsequently chosCn for championship honours, lie is better ribbed than Mr T. S. Little’s exhibit, which was placed Second.. In the class for ranis over 18 and under 30 months, Mr' Little won with the sheep which annexed first-class honours in Christchurch five weeks ago. He was subsequently selected for the reserve championship. This sheep and Mr Little’s second-prize sheep m the aged ram class were looking stale, probably as the result of so much travelling. In the class for one-shear rams shorn Mr Little won with a nice ram which stood out. In The ewe division Mr Little gained the championship with a splendid sheep whicn has bo#n many times champion. This sheep also won the special prize for the best typo of ( Border Leicester on the ground. In some of the classes for young ewes the judge said he had a difficult task in coming to ■ a decision. In the section for Border Leicesters, unclothed and unhoused, the severe winter had told its tale, the wool in most cases exhibiting a wasted appearance. Mr. Peter Campbell (Wyndham) won the male championship. Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana) the reserve championship in rams, and Mr William Kennedy the championship of the female division Mr Thomas Evans (Longbush) had matters pretty well his own way in English Leicesters, although Mr W. Kennedy (Otautau) won in aged rams and took the champion ribbon with the same sheep. There was not a great display of the Romney Marsh breed, many of the classes being indifferently filled. Otago sheep scored well in the open section, Mr Jos. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) annexing the male chaninionship and Mr Adam King (B.'tlclut.ba) the female championship, the male and female reserve championships going to Mr King and Mr W. Kennedy (Otautau) respectively. Some of the sheep were of good type, but, generally speaking, the quality was ‘below the usual standard. In the unclothed and unhoused section of this breed Mr Jamqs King (Invercargill) scored most cf the awards. Lincolns were poorly represented numerically, and in Shropshire Downs ■Mr W. Kennedy (Otaatau) and Mr Thomas Evans (Longbush) were the only exhibitors, and won a championship each. The quality was from average to good. Mr Kennedy was the only entrant in Southdowns. In Comedales Mr II P. M‘lntyre (Maitland) and Mr' J. E. White (Waikaka Valley) repeated their Gore successes, and in Ryclands Mr Thomas Evans was the only exhibitor, and scored full honours.' Crossbreds were judged by Mr, A. Mathewson (Dunedin). He had a difficult task in arriving at some of his decisions. bo close was the competition. He spoke in highly complimentary terms of all the classes, and, comparing the fat lamb classes with those forward at the recent Oamam show, where he also acted as. judge,, ho said the; Southland lambs wore the better. In the class for the three fat lambs, Down cross cr fine wool, most suitable for the frozen meat trade, he took exception to the weight condition which fixed the maximum at 901 b. This condition was altered by the association about two years ago from 801 b to 901 b. but the condition of the London market now demanded the lighter carcase, which was worth probably from Id to lid per lb more than the heavy lamb. The instructions to buyers of freezing sheep and lambs waa to go for the lighter weights and leave the heavy weights severely alone. In the.; class under notice ho selected three pens to be weighed. One was Mr S. T. Evans's, which were, Ryeland cross, and won at Wyndham, and weighed 781 b. A pen from Mr (George Low’s flock, which won at Otautau and Winton (Down cross), weighed BSlb, and another pen of Mr S. T. Evans’s weighed 851 b. In mating his decision, ho went for the lightest weights, which, he said, were excellent lambs, good skins, and even in the carcase. He had difficulty in selecting his second prize, and went for Mr George Low’s lighter pen, and placed the Otautau and Winton winners third. He remarked that his judgment would probably be questioned in the placing of the second ami third pens, as he realised that many critics would favour .the heavier lambs, but ho judged them as he would value them—from a buying point of view. He advocated the association reverting to its original . condition of 891 b, as lambs of thik weight were of more value on the I/onclon market. It was not fair to exhibitors to invite them to bring heavy lambs into the show and then he beaten by lighter lambs. Early maturity was always to be desired, but with the conditions at Home requiring smaller and more compact carcases breeders should be encouraged to grow the most valuable stuff. Had ho beep selecting butchers’ lambs only ho would have favoured the pen he placed third. Tlie pen of wethers, six-tooth and under, shown by Mr James Stevenson, were exceptionally fine sheep for show purposes, but were far too heavy for the requirements of the present-day market. The two-tooth wethers or maiden ewes were fine freezing sheep and the right weight, but the fat ewes again were on the heavy side for mutton, though they wore exceptionally well grown sheep. The butchers’ lambs were extra fine and splendidly grown. The class for crossbred wethers, strong wool freezing class, was a {rood one, and the winning nen was even in carcase. In the class for freezing wethers, Down cross, ho did not select the heaviest nen. but went for a very even line from Mr W. Kennedy's farm. The winning pen in the two-tooth wethers or maiden ewes freezing class produced somp excellent sheep, and tlie winning pen —Ryeland cross—from Mr S. T. Evans’s flock, he said, were typical freezers which would look well when dressed on the hooks In the same class for Down cross sheep, Mr Kennedy again scored with a Shrop sbirp_ crossbred pen of good quality. The winning strong woo! lambs, suitable for freezing, were an exceptionally good lot, aod the pen from Mr 8. T. Evans’s flock would hold its own in any show. Cattle were a strong section, more particularly in the heavy breeds.' In Shortboms the entries were poor in the female classes, but some fine quality bulls Were forward. The male championship went to Mr J. A. Scott, of Brookside, who wait with Western Marquis of Kintyre. The judge, Mr 11.3I 1 . 3 Donovan, of Hastings, pronounced him to ho one of the host Shorthorn hulls in Australia, nr New Zealand to-day. He is possessed of great quality and style. Mr G. Stoddart. of Lincoln, seci/red the rod ticket in a large class of young bulls with a roan showing fine character, and haring well sprung ribs. The milking Shorthorns were judged by Air T. H. Windlv, of Te Horo. Ho said tha t he judged this section four years ago, and'he noticed a marked improvement in the quality since then. The 'female championship went to an entry by Mr R, A. Andersqn (Invercargill), named Dame Melba—g. cOw which stood out in Debits of quality. She , is a true type of milking Shorthorn, and ;wa« well brought out. The championship* in hulls went to Mr John Bateman, of Bay road, who repeated Ids Gore successes in this and other classes. In Hereford# Mr A. S. Holm# (Waimahaka) wars the most successful exhibitor. He won the chanrroionriiip in cows end the reserve championship ir. hulls. The, male championship was allotted to Mr James King. There was a fine show of Avrshires. but. th<» exhibitors did not hail from beyond Southland. Mr A. M. Weir (Menzies Ferrv) was i allotted the chamnionship ribbon in cows with an animal which is rather on the 1 small side. She ha,s a splendid vessel, however, ami is full of quality. In the dry cow class Mr Weir took the red tickets with a cow showing plenty of substance. and of a rqallv good type. In two-vear and three-year-old beifera, is milk, Mr R, 8. Weir

(Seaward Downs) annexed the red tickets with nice heifers. The championship in the male section went to Mr James Henderson with Ivanhoe Reformer, which was shown in heavy condition. He shows splendid substance, but slopes a little behind. Jerseys were a small section, but the tjuality left little to. bo desired. The male championship_ went to Mrs F. B. Hellyer and Sons with Collingwood’s Ringleader. The same honour in females went to Mr Robert Gibb," of Menzies Ferry. Friesians were judged by Mr Thomas H. Overton '(Lakeside)', and some magnificent animals cam© under his notice. Not only were many of them good show animals, but , what was most important was that they were great producers. As - usual, Mr W. D, Hunt’s Bainfield stud was well to the fore. He won the female championship with Westmero Netherland Pauline, and Mr J. A. 801 l (Makarowa) the' championship in bulls with Bainfield Laddie do Kol, which, as ‘his - name implies, was bred by Mr Hunt. Red Polls were not, numerous, but Mr G. S. Young’s entries gained full honours. There were only two entries in the Edepdale Cup class for cow and heifer under semi-official lest. Mr Hunt’s entry, Westmere Netherland Princess, commenced her test on August 12, 1922, and dropped a calf after finishing her test on September 19, 1923. Her record is 23.7581 bof milk and 878.611 bof butter-fat. Mr Eados’s entry, Hinemoa Beauty, has a splendid record. The points were awarded ns follows: — Hincmoa Beauty. Princess. Constitution (20) ... 15 12; Capacity (20) ... 15 12 Dairv temperament (20) 12 12 Blood Circulation (20) 14 14 Conformation (20) ... 15 12 Total - ... 71 62 Mr T. R. Eado’s Hinemoa Beauty is by Cordylino Dutch Boy, out of Ellers|ie of Hinemoa, bred by the late Mr George Brand (Stirling). This cow was picked up by Mr Fades at a clearing sale in Edendale a little over 12 mouths ago. Hinemoa Beauty is on test again, and .it is worthy of note that her last test of 8121 b has only been beaten once before in New Zealand in her class, and that was by a Friesian. Fat cattle wore judged by Mr John Marshall. of Lumsden, Mr James Stevenson, of Wendon, gaining the championship and reserve championship with, animals which were so successful at the recent Gore show. Mr J. L. Hannon (Invercargill) showed two fine pairs of fat steers, fwo years old. They were handy weights, and were most suitable for butchers’ purposes at this time of year. The following is the, prize list: SHEEP. Judge: Mr James Linton (Lincoln College). Ram, four-tooth or over. Four entries— U. P. Johnston (Gore) 1 and champion, T. S. Little (Windsor) 2, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 3. Ram, over 18 months and under 39 months. Seven entries—T. S. Little 1 and reserve champion and 3, G. P. Johnston 2. Rani, shorn, one-shear. Seven entries— T. S. Little 1 and 3, R. J. Anderson 2. Rim, two-tooth or under. Five entries— R. J. Anderson 1 and 2, T. S. Little 3. Pair of two-tooth rams. Four entries— G. P. Johnston 1, R. J. Anderson 2. Ewe, 18 mouths and over, with lamb at foot. Four entries—T. S. Little 1 and champion, R. J. Anderson 2, W. Kennedy (Otautau) 5. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Four entries— T. S. Little 1 and reserve champion, R. J. Anderson 2 and 3. Ewe, two-tooth or under. Seven entries— T. S. Little 1, G. P. Johnston 2 and 3. Pen of two ewes, two-tooth or under. Six entries —T. S. Little 1 and 3, G. P. Johnston 2, Fen of two ewes, two-tooth, shorn. Eight entries—T. S. Little 1 and 3, G. P. Johnston 2. BORDER LEICESTER (TINCLOTHED AND UNHOUSED). Judge: Mr James Linton. Ram, four-tooth or over. Four entries— Peter Campbell (Wyndham) 1 and champion, W. Kennedy 2 and 3, Ram, two-tooth or under. Four entries—t<. J. Anderson 1 and reserve champion, Peter Campbell 2, W. Kennedy 5. Pair of two-tooth rams. Two entries— W Kennedy 1, R. J. Anderson 2. Ewe. 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Three entries —W. Kennedy 1 2, and champion, R. J. Anderson 5. Awe, two-tooth or under. Five entries— R. J. Anderson 1 and 2, Peter Campbell 3. Pen of" two ewes, two-tooth or under. Two entries—W. Kennedy 1, R J. Anderson 2. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judge: Mr T. S. Little (Windsor). Ram, Over 18 months. Five entries—W. Kennedy 1 and champion, Thcs. Evans (Longbush) 2 and 3. ■ Ram, two-tooth or under. Three entries —Thos. Evans 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Two entries—Thos. Evans 1, 2, and champion. Ewe, two-tooth or under. Two entries— Thos. Evans 1 and 2. ROMNEY MARSH. Open Sections. Judges; Rams, Mr C. Perry! (Masterton); Ewes, Mr James Donald (Featherston). Ram, four-tooth or over. Two entries— Jos. Mosley 1 and champion, W. Kennedy 2. Ram, over 16 and under 28 months. One entry—W. Kennedy 1. Ram, over 18 and under 30 months. One enti-y—Adam King (Balclutha) 1 and reserve champion. Ram, two-tooth or under. One entry—W. Kennedy 1. . Pair of two-tooth rams. Two entries— Adam King 1, W. Kennedy 2. Five flock rams, under 18 months. One entry—W. S. Andrews (Pinebush) 1. Five ram hoggets. One entry—W. S. Andrews 1. Five ewe hoggets. Two entries —W. S. Andrews 1, Henry Stirling (Fortrose) 2. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Four entries —Adam King 1, champion, and 3, K Kennedy 2 and reserve champion. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, witli lamb at foot. Five entries— Adam King 1 and 2. R. J. Anderson 3. Ewo, two-tooth or under. Four entries— Adam King 1, W. Kennedy 2, dames King (Invercargill) 3. Pen of two ewes, two-tooth or under. Three entries—Adam King 1, James King 2, W. Kennedy 3. Ewe, under 16 months. One entry—W. Kennedy 1. ROMNEY MARSH. Unclothed and Unhoused. Judges: Messrs Perry and Donald. Ram, four-tooth or over. Six entries— James King 1, W. S. Andrews 2, Robert Beggs (Wright’s Bush) 3. Ram, two-tooth or under. Three entries. —James King 1 and 2. Five flock rams, under 18 months. One entrv—W. S. Andrews 1. Ewe. 18 months and over, with lamb at foot Four entries—W. S. Andrews 1 and cnampion and 2. ■ Ewo, two-tooth or under. Seven entries— James’ King 1, Henry Stirling 2, Robert Beggs 3. Two ewes, two-tooth or under. Throe entries—Robert Boggs 1. Henry Stirling 2, James King 3. LINCOLNS. Judge: Mr T. S. Little. Ram, four-tooth or over. Two entries— W. Kennedy .1. Ram, two-tooth or under. One entry— G. P. Johnston 1. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb ‘at foot'. One entry—G. P. Johnston 1. Two owes, two-tcotb or under. One entry—G. P. Johnston 1. SHROPSHIRE DOWNS. Judge; Mr T. S. Little. Ram, four-tooth or over. Two entries —• W. Kennedy 1 and champion, Thomas Evans 2. Ram, shorn, one-shear. One entry—W. Kennedy 1. Rirn. two-tooth or under. Three entries—W. Kennedy 1 and 2, Thomas Evans 3. Pair of two-tooth rems. One entry— Thomas Evans 1 Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Three entries —Thomas Evans 1,2, and 3. Ewe. over 13 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry—W. Kennedy 1. Ewe, two-tooth. Four entries —Thomas Evans 1,2, and 5, Pen of two ewes, two-tooth or under. Two entries—Thomas Evans 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWNS. Judge: Mr T. S. Little. Ram, four-tooth or over. One entry— W. Kennedy 1. Rain, two-lnnth or under. Two entries— W. Kennedy 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 months or over, with lamb at foot. Two entries—W. Kennedy 1 and 2. Two ewes, two-tooth or under. Two entries —W. Kennedy 1 and 2. CORRIEDALES. Judge. Mr T. S. Little. Ram, four-torrth or over. One entry — ,T. E. White (Waikaka Valley) 1 and champion. Ram, two-tooth or under. Two entries — H. P. MTntyrc (Maitland) 1 and 2. Two rams, two-tooth or under. One entry—H. P. MTntyro 1. Ewe, 13 months and over, with lamb at foot. Four entries—H. P. MTntyro 1,2, 3, and champion.

Pen of three ewes, strong wool, 18 months Two entries —H. P. MTntyro ,1 and 2. Ewe, two-tooth or under. Three entries —H. P. MTntyro 1 and 2. RYELANDS. Judge: Mr T. S. Little. Ram, four-tooth or over. Two entries — Thomas Evans (Longbush) 1,2, and champion. Rani, two-tooth .or under. One entry— Thomas Evans 1. Ewe, 18 months or over, with lamb at foot.’ Three entries —Thomas Evans 1,2, 3, and champion. Two ewes, two-tooth or under. Two entries—Thomas Evans 1 and 2, CROSSBREUJS. Judge: Mr A. Mathewson (Dunedin). Pen of three ewes, strong wool, 18 months or over, with lambs at foot. One entry— W, Kennedy (Otautau) 1. : Three ewes, fine wool. 18 months or over, with lambs at foot. Three entries—S. T. 1 Evans (Eongbush) 1 and 2, W. Kennedy 5. Three strong wool ewes, hoggets, under 18 months. Three entries—George Low (Otautau) 1 and 2, W. Kennedy 3. : Throe wether hoggets, strong wool, under 18 months. One entry—George Low 1. Three wether hoggets, fine wool, under 18 months. One entry—Thomas Evans 1. FAT SHEEP. Judge: Mr A. Mathewson. Pen of wethers. Six-tooth and under, not less than three. Two entries —James Stevenson (Wendgn) 1 and 2. Pen of three two-tooth wethers and (or) rivr-toolh maiden ewes. Three entries—- • Twines Stevenson 1 and 2. George Low 3. Pen of three owes, any ago. Three entries—George Low 1, S. T. Evans (Longbush) 2 and 3 Three fat lambs, for butchers’ purposes. Two entries—James Stevenson 1, George Low 2. Three crossbred wethers, strong wool, any age. most suitable for the frozen meat trade. Five entries—S. T. Evans 1, W. Kennedy 2 and 3 Three crossbred wethers. Down cross, or fine wool, any age. suitable for frozen meat trade. Six eefries —W. Kennedy 1 ana 3. S. T. Evans 2. Three wethers, strong wool, two-tontb. and (or) two-toeth maiden owes, suitable for frozen meat trade. Five entries— S. T Evans 1, George Low 2, Peter Camrboll 3. Throe two-tooth crossbred wethers and (or) maiden ewes, Down cross, or fine wool. Five entries—W Kenned? I, S. T. Evans 2 and 3. Three fat lambs, strong wool, most suitable for frozen m°a.t trade. Five entries — S. T. Fv-ans 1, George Low 2, E. Eady CW,»st Plains) 3. Three two-tooth em=sbred wethers and 'or) maiden ewes, Down cross, or fine wool. Font pr>tries--W. Kenned? 1 S. T. Evans 2 and 3. C'.TJ'G'PD TlOfiQ Judge: Mr Thos. Prendergast. Rough Collie dog or bitch. Three entries—\V. Kennedy 1. Smooth Collie dor or bitch. Four entries—G. P. Johnston 1, W. Boyles (Wyndham) 2, W. Kennedy 3. CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr M. F. Donovan (Hastings). Cow, in milk. Three entries—Alex. Anderson 1, reserve champion, and 3, Angus Campbell’s (Wyndham) Marchioness of Dnfferin 2. Cow, dry, apparently in calf or has had a calf within 18 months previous to show. Throe entries—John Nixon (Killinchy) 1, Jas, S. Anderson (Waimatuku) 2, Alex. Anderson 3. Heifer, three-year-old. One entry—Jas. S. Anderson’s Melba 12th 1. Heifer, yearling. Four entries—Angus Campbell 1, J. A, Scott 2. Alex. Anderson 3. Cow and two of her progeny. One entry—Alex. Anderson 1. Bull, throe years old and upwards. Seven entries—J. A. Scott 1 and champion, Alex. Anderson 2 and reserve champion, John Nixon 3. Bull, calved since June 30, 1922. Ten entries —C. Stoddard 1, J. A. Scott 2 and 3. Bull, calved since November, 9, 1922. Four entries —Jas. S. Anderson 1 and 2, John Nixon 5. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr T. H. Windlcy (Te Horo). Cow. in milk. Five entries —R. A. Anderson (Invercargill) 1 and champion, R. j. Anderson (Kauana) 2, Alex. Anderson (Thornbury) 3. , Heifer, three-year-old, in milk. Two entries—R. A. Anderson 1, C. J. Officer (Thornbury) 2. Heifer, two years. Three entries—R. J. Anderson 1 and 2. R, A. Anderson* 3. Heifer, one year. Twelve entries—John Bateman 1. A. M‘Farlanc (Drummond) 2, W. P. Hishon (Orcti) 3 and h e, Bull, three years an dover. Three entries—John Bateman I’and champion, W. P. Hishon 2, C. J. Officer 3. Bulb two years old: Four entries—R. J. Anderson 1 and reserve champion, Alex. Anderson 3. Bull, calved since June 30, 1922. Five entries—John Bateman 1, R. J. Anderson 2. Alex. Anderson 3. . Bull calved since November 9, 1922. Seven entries—A. M'Farlane 1, R. J. Anderson 2 and 3. , HEREFORDS. Judge: Mr John MacDonald (Timand. Cow, in milk. Two entries—A. S. Holms (Waimahaka) 1 and champion, Jas. King (Invercargill) 2. Heifer, two years old. One entry—A. S. Hohns’s Duchess 214th J. Heifer, yearling. Two entries—A. S. Holms 1 and 2. Bull, three years old and upwards. Two entries —A. S. Holms 1 and champion. Bull, two years old. One entry—James King 1. Bull, calved since June 30, 1922. Three entries—A. S. Holms I’and 2, James King 3. AYRSHIRES. Judge: Mr William Gillies (Hampden). Cow, in milk. Five entries—A. M. Weir’s (Menzies Ferry) Maid of Ivanhoe 1, J. R. S. Weir’s (Seaward Downs) Violet of Townhead 2, A, M. Weir’s Ivanhoe Stylish Daisy 3. Cow, dry, apparently in calf cr has had calf within 18 months previous to show. Nino entries —A. M. Weir's Ivanhoe Blanch 1, R. S. Weir’s Miss Gillies 111 2. A. M. Weir’s Ivanhoe Fascination 3. Cow and two of her progeny. Four entries —A. M. Weir’s Maud of Ivanhoe 1, H. S. Irving (Roslyn Bush) 2, Heifer, three years old, in milk. Three entries —A, M, Weir’s . Ivanhoe Dairy Maid 1, R. S. Weir’s Flossy cf Townhead 2, A. M. Weir’s Ivanhoe Sauncy One 3. Heifer, two years old. in milk. Seven entries —R. S. vVoir’s Allandale Trixie 1, James Henderson’s (Glenham) Lady of Ox lay 2, H. S. Irving 3. Heifer, two years old, dry. Three entries —James Henderson 1, G. R. Herron (Pukerau) 2, A. M. Weir 3. Heifer, one year old. Eleven entries — VV. T. James 1, John Parlane 2. A M. Weir 3 and 4, D, M'Konzie (Glenham) 5 and 6. Bull, three years old and upwards. Eight entries—James Hemlerson I and champion, John Parlane (Halswell) 2, G. R, Herron 3. Bull, two years old. Five entries—G. R. Herron 1, T. A. Grant (Bay road) 2, H. S. Irving (Roslyn Bush) 3. Bull, calved since Juno 30, 1922. Twelve entries—A. M. Woir 1 and 3, C. Morgan Williams (Obaka) 2. Bull, calved since November 9, 1922. Eleven entries —A. M. Weir 1, R. S. Weir 2, James Henderson (Glenham) 5. Bull, with dam of 5001 b of butter-fat or over. Six entries —James Henderson 1, A. M. Weir 2, R. S. Weir 3. JERSEYS OR ALDERNEYS. Judge: Mr J. Fleming (Glenralrn). Cow, in milk. Two entries—Robert Gibb (Menzies Ferry) 1 and champion, Mrs F. E. Hellyer and Sons (Dunedin) 2. Cow, dry, apparently in calf or to have had a calf within 18 months previous to show. Three entries —Mrs F. E. Hellyer and Sons 1, Robert Gibb 2, J, C. OJent (Lome 1 3. _ Heifer, three years old, in milk. Two entries—D. Cuthbortson 1, Mrs F. E. Hellyev and Sons 2. . Heifer, two years old. Five entries —D. Robt. Gibb 1. Heifer, one year old. Five entries —Mrs F. E. Hellyer and Sons 1 and 2, Robt. Gibb 3. Heifer calf, calved .since July 1, 1923. Two outvies—Mrs F. E. Hellyer and Sons 1, D. Cuthbertson 2. Bull, calved since June 30, 1922. Three entries—J. C. Clent 1, King and Norman (Tuatapero) 2. Bull, calved 'since November 9, 1922. Three entries—Mrs F. E. Hellyer and Sons 1. C. Clent, 2. Bull calf. Two entries —Mrs Hellyer and Sons 1, Robt. Gibb 2. FRIESIANS. Judge: Mr H. Overton (Lakeside). Cow, in milk. Nine entries—T. R. Fakes 1, W. D. Hunt 2. Borstal Institute 3. Cow or heifer, three years and upwards, dry, apparently in calf or to have had a calf within 18 months previous to the show. Eight entries —W. D. Hunt (Waikiwi) 1 and champion, J. G. Leitch (Oravvai) 2, T. R. Eades (Edendale) 3.

Heifer, three years, in milk. Four entries—T. R. Eades 1 and reserve champion and 3, W. D. Hunt 2. Heifer, two years, in milk. Two entries —W. D. Hunt 1, R. K. M’Donald (Edendale) 2. Heifer, two years, dry. Three entries— W. D. Hunt 1 and 2, T. R. Eades 3. Heifer, one year. Six entries—W. D. Hunt 1 and 2, T. R. Eades 3. Cow and two of her progeny. Five en-tnes-T. R. Eades 1, R. K. M’Donald 2, \V. D. Hunt 3. Bull, three years old and upwards. Four entries—J. A. Bell (Makarowa) 1 and cnampion. IT. Stewart (Lcchiel) 2 and reserve champion. Bull, two years old and upwards. Three ontr’.es —G. H. Ranco (Waimainku) 1, D. and W. Dickie (Mataura) 2, R. K. M’Donald 3. Bull, calved since June 50, 1922. Two entries—W. D. Hunt 1, T. R. Eades 2. Bull, calved since November 1, 1922. Two entries —W. D. Hunt 1 T. R. Fades 2. Edendalo Cup, class for cow of heifer under semi-official test. Two entries—T. R. Eades 1, W. D. Hunt 2. RED POLLED. Judge: Mr M. F. Donovan. Heifer, two years old or under, in calf or in milk. Four entries—J. S. Young (West Plains) 1 and champion and 2 and reserve champion, A. M’Konzie (Otahuti) 3. Bull, any age. Two entries—G. S. Young 1 and champion, A. M’Konzie 2 and reserve champion. CROSSBRED AND MILKERS. Judge: Mr Peter Campbell (Wyudham). Crossbred cow, in milk, showing best milking qualities. Seven entries —D. K. M’Donald (Wyndham) 1, Thomas Philpott (South Invercargill) 2, H. S. Irving (Roslyn Bush) 3. Crossbred cow, dry, apparently in calf or to have had calf' within 18 months previous to the show, best adapted to dairy purposes. One entry —D. K. M’Donald 1. Crossbred heifer, two years old. One entry—H. S. Irving 1.Crossbred heifer, one year old. Fivp entries—a. G. Leitoh (Woodbury, Orawia) 1 and, 3, .Stokes, and Brash (Waikiwi) 2. Cottar's cow, in calf' or in milk; atoy brood. Four entries —D. Cuthbertson . (Waikhri) 1, Thomas Philpott 2, Thomas O’Kane (South Invercargill) 3. Best calf, raised on ceremilk. Ono entry —E>. Cuthbertson 1. , - FAT STOCK. Judge: Mr John Marshall (Lumsden). Fat; bullock, any age. Six entries—James Stevenson (Wondon) 1 and champion, James i-iuthie (Wallacetown) ,2 and reserve champion, J. L. Harrison (Invercargill) 3. Fat bullock, three years old. Two entries —James Stevenson 1, J. L. Hahnon 2. Two fat steers, three years old. Three entries —James Stevenson 1, J. J, L. ,Hannon' 2' and' 3.,..’ ' Two fat steers, two years old, most, suitable ■ for butchers’ purposes. Two entries — J. L.; Hannon 1 and 2. • ' PIGS. Judge: Mr David Marshall (Waianiwa). Boar, under 12 months and over three month's,. Berkshire. One entry—Alex. Anderson (Tbornbury) 1. Sow, under 12 months and under three months. One entry—Alex. Anderson 1. Sow, 12 months and over, Yorkshire. Throe entries —G. Storey (Eyol Bush) 1,2, 3, and champion. Sow, under 12 months and_ over three months, Yorkshire. Two entries —G. Storey 1 and 2. Sow and litter, any breed. One entry— G. Storey 1. . COMPETITIONS. Judge: Mr J. J. M’Crosbie (Invercargill). Dog trials. Six entries—A. T. Miller’s (Clifton) Dingo 1, J. B. Purdue’s (Nightcaps) Joe, 2.