SOUTHLAND SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19350, 10 December 1924, Page 8

SOUTHLAND SHOW.

EECOED ENTRIES. HIGH-CLASS STOCK. (Bt Otm Special Repoetek.i INVERCARGILL. December 9. The fifty-eighth annual summer fixture held under the auspices of tho Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association was successfully commenced to-day on the association’s ground. To-day s exhibition may justly be included among the first three m the dominion, and it is conceivable that at tho present rate of progress it may soon tank even more prominently Last year record entries were received. This year not only has a numerical record been established but also most of the distinguished breeders of all classes of stock in the South Island are, by their participation, setting the seal of excellence upon the fixture. Hus is a happy state of affairs, for it indicates that recognition is at last being accoidotl a fixture worthy of the Attention of tno big gest agricultural and pastoral experts in the country. , ~ , .. Of the show it is sufficient to sav that it truly reflects the prosperity and progressivenoss of the Southland district in almost every section (and there are some 290 classes on the schedule). , There is good competition, and tho quality of the stock on exhibition is of a standard that would be difficult to surpass. The following is a comparative statement of entries > 1923. 1924. Horses 452 398 Cattle 298 353 Sheep 240 305 Pigs o o Dairy Produce 47 64 Dogs 13 10 Total 1065 1136 This year there are 180 entries in competitions which as hitherto are included under the heading of horses. To-day’s attendance of the public was gratifyingly large. Tho spacious show ground was looking its best, and there was bustle and colour galore. Side-show men innumerable having taken their accustomed stands filled the air with familiar sounds, familiar faces, too, most of them. Lhougn many were crying their wares for tho “u time in Invercargill,_ all appeared to be doing good business judging by the crowds collected around the gaudy tents and glittering stands. The summer show of the dominion and the itjnerant showmen have became linked. Among prominent visitors present were the Hon. A. D. M’Leod (Minister of Lands), the Hon. A. S. Hawke. M.L.C., the Hon. J. A. Hanan, Mr P. A. de la Pcrrelle, M.P., ,Mr A. Bain (Mayor of Invercargill), and Sir Joseph Ward. THE LUNCHEON. After the visitors had been entertained at luncheon, the president of the society proposed tho health of the Hon. A. D. M'Leod. and welcomed him to the show. Mr .'M’Leod, in acknowledging the toast, referred to the warm ■welcome that had been extended to him during his visit to Southland. • He was only a young head of his department so far, and his administrative ability had yet to bo proved. Like other young New Zealanders he had had to battle for himself, and he must analyse his post lion 'before he could safely feel on sate f round. It was an old saying that a new room sweeps clean,” but he realised he had to be careful before he made any radical changes. His department was the most important in the dominion, having £52000,00 invested, placing it ahead of even the Railway Department as far as funds invested were concerned. He was now satisfying himself regarding the requirements of the country, add to do so he recognised it was his duty to find out for nun* eeif the conditions and the personnel of his staff. Already he had travelled ovei ®OO miles through Otago and Southland. He would have covered well over a 1000 miles by tho time he got back to Dunedin. Ho had never had any doubt about Southland since he first saw it some 30 years ago. There were some great men in oouthland, and they had worked along sound lines in advancing the province. Southland had many features not to be found in other part? of New Zealand. The North Island had many benefits not available in the South, but it also had many disadvantages. It had much country that could be left alone for three, six, nine, or twelve months, and ic would not deteriorate, and that sort ot land , was readily gambled in. That did tho reputation of the North Island a lot of harm. In Southland the land had always been farmed on sound lines, and its value had never been in excess of what it could produce. To-day we had in New Zealand some 42.000,000 acres under occupation, including the high country runs, and ho was optimistic enough to believe that the imports this year would reach the £60,000,000 mark, making them average nearly 50s per acre for every acre of land occupied in the dominion. This showed that they had the land, tho right people to work it and the confidence of the future. Last year was not a. lean one, and this year promised to be still better. He urged farmers to strive to knock off a bit of the mortgages which were unfortunately resting on most of the farmers’ gates. Ho advised them to dig in and make the position secure, and then if another. slump came along to be in a position to meet it. There was still great room for development in this country, and even Government should do its best, to protect end hole our primary products which we must be oroud of, and then they would meet with a ready sale in all the overseas markets.- -(Applause.) Mr J. L. Gilkison (vice-president) extended a welcome tc Sir Joseph Ward, who, as a Southlander, had pushed this province forward as no one else had over done. They were pleased to see him present in. good health, and trusted that he might long continue in good health. Sir- Joseph Ward thanked those present lor the cordial reception accorded him, and said he wished to join with the president and directors of the A. and P. Association in extending a welcome to the Minister of Lands. There was a time when the people of New Zealand looked upon this portion of the dominion as a wild swamp adjacent to the South Pole, but Southland had come into its own. There could be no question that for its size New Zealand was the greatest producing country in the world. No country could produce and atilise the land as New Zealanders did. There had been no more valuable helpers to the New Zealand farmer than the New Zealand' soldiers who consumed New Zealand meat in France. The result was that we had now two great Continental countries—France and Germany—consuming our mutton, and the same thing was happening with wool. . . Referring to tho presence cf the Minister of Lands, Sir Joseph stated that the Hon. A. D. M’Leod had so fur displayed a great deal of common sense in the administration of his department. He was a man of wide experience, and promised to do well, and they hoped that when ho went back to •Wellington ho would not hesitate to tell thoso pecole up there that it was in good old Southland that the \yide acres of good moderately-priced land were to bo found. The function closed with tho Hon, A. F. Hawke proposing the health of Mr James King (the president of the A. and P. Association), to which Mr King suitably sHEEp In the sheep section some of the dojninihnV best are on exhibtion, and the competition is particularly keen. Two of the successful exhibitors in the Border Leicester classes at tho Royal Show—namely, Messrs R. J. Anderson and G. P. Johhston, are again keen competitors at this show, whilst Messrs W. Kennedy and Murray Bros. (Clydevale) were exhibiting to some purpose. The honours in Romney Marsh are keenly sought after jay several prominent breeder* of this favourite sheep. After a lapse ot a few years the “Castlerock” Romneys are again making their appearance in the show ring, and these sheep have lost none of their old qualites. The appearance of the CTutha breeders of Romneys, Messrs Murray Bros, and Messrs Mosley and Sons, adds zest to a class which has always 'been a strong one at Invercargill. The president, Mr Jas. King, has also entered freely in tho "natural condition” classes, as have Messrs W, J. A. M’Gregor (Mount Linton), Robt. Bogg (Wright’s Bush), W. S. Andrews (Pinebush), Henry Stirling (Fortrose), and Peter Campbell (Wyndham). There is a strong section of Corriedalas shown by those two noted breeders, Messrs J. A. Johnstone (Bushey Park, Palmerston) and H P. MTntyre (Maitland). Mr Johnstone meet's with a worm welcome at the Southland Show because as a breeder he is doing Valuable service to the community, and by hia liberal patronage of this show pays a nice compliment to Southland. Mr Thos. Evans (Longbush), who, as a breeder of Downs and Ryelands and fat sheep, has ari enviable record of successes even

far beyond his home province, continue* to lend solid support to the show. Tl»e| show has been noted for its display of Sheep almost ever since breeders from > further north recognised that Southland

was a very profitable province to them in the way of sales. This year’s show is no exception, and the pens represent more breeders and exhibitors than usual. The season has been such an even one that the condition of both carcase and wool is excellent, and has given Southland 'breeders every chance of showing their sheep under equal conditions with the northern exhibitors.

Visiting exhibitors were very complimentary in their praise of tho convenience of the grounds, and again the local staff of the Railway Department came in for eulogistic comment for tho consideration shown in shunting the stock to the most conveniently situated siding. The competition in all but tho Southdown and Ryoland sections was keen, and after the lack of support given by merino and Lincoln breeders it was surprising to find that tho classes on the schedule for those types again failed to attract an entry. Mr T. S. Little (Windsor), who judged tho Border Leicesters, in which there were 77 entries, said they were an exceptionally good section, and were the best lot of Borders ho bad had the privilege of judging in Southland, and he had allotted awards at fairly frequent intervals in the principal shows in Southland district for the past 25 years. The champion ram and ewe, both of which were exhibited and bred by Mr G. P. Johnston, of Gore, were worthy specimens of the breed. They wore also, in Mr Little’s opinion, many promising young sheep in tho different classes. There was keen competition in the Rom ney Marsh sections, Messrs Murray Bros. (Clydovale), Mr Wm. Kennedy (Otautau), and the trustees of the late T. L. Barnhill (Castlerock) annexing the bulk of the prizes. In Shropshires Mr Thos. Evans (Longbush) and Mr Wm. Kennedy (Otautau) tried conclusions, tho former winning both championships and the bulk of the awards. In the Corriedale section Mr J. A- Johnstone (Bushey Park) brought down the pick of his flock, and although suffering through excessive train travel, having been sent to the Royal Show early in November, they emerged victorious in every instance with the exception of the class for ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. In this class Mr H. P. Macintyre (Maitland) annexed both the red and the blue tickets, as well as the championship ribbon and reserve championship ribbon. There were some splendid clashes of fat lambs, and Mr A. R. Allan (Balclutho.) was faced with a difficult task in coming to decisions. Mr Wm. Swale (Limehills), who was a prominent and succeasfid exhibitor in fat sheep and lambs at Southland shows for the past quarter of a century, again asserted his superiority in several strong classes. Mr S. T. Evans, with Ryeland cross lambs, was also a successful prizetaker. CATTLE. The quality of the cattle shown can bo fairly correctly estimated when it is realised that such well-known names as the following appear in tho list of exhibitors of Shorthorns:—Messrs D. G. Wright (Windermere), J. S. Anderson (Waimatuku), L. W. Storry (Southbridge). John Nixon (Killinchy), and Robert Peach (Ashley Bank), not to speak of several local breeders. The exhibitors of milking shorthorns were mostly local breeders, but still there were at- least two Canterbury men on the list in this section.

There is a surprise in store for those who have been disposed to ridicule the idea of tho Red Poll cattle ever finding a place amongst our dairy breeds. There is a very creditable representation of this breed at this show. The entries number over 30, and many of them are by that well-known breeder, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes (Tai Tapu, Canterbury), whose stock appear on the Invercargill show grounds for the first time. There is another visiting exhibitor of Red Polls in the person of Mr John Donaldson (Stirling), who is assuredly making his name as a successful breeder and studmaster of these docile cattle. The rest ot the entries in this section are made by local breeders, who are showing a good deal of enthusiasm in their handling of this most desirable breed of cattle.

The Ba infield Friesian stud has not gone out of existence —at least that is the opinion one forms on reading through the catalogue Mr W. D. Hunt has gone from Southland, but his name is still closely associated with the Black and Whites in Southland, particularly as his successors on the Bainfield farm, Messrs Fraser and Kirkness. are following in his footsteps as far as Friesians are concerned. These young breeders are a welcome addition to the ranks of southern studmasters. Mr T. R. Fades can always bo depended upon for substantial support, and this year he has not failed. Messrs J. G. Leitch (Otawia), Gibb Bros. (Clifton). R. K. M ‘Donald (Edendale), D. and W. Dickie (Mataura), and W. Brash (Waikiwi) wore amongst the liberal exhibitors, whilst the presence of some of Mr R. Cole’s (Canterbury) cattle added interest to this section.-

All the local breeders of Ayrshire cattle have come out, and they make a very strong company into which some distant breeders have ventured. Mr J. Parlane (Canterbury) and Mr G. R. Herron (Pukerau) have each made several entries, and theirs are valuable contributions. Messrs M’Adam Bros. (Queenstown) appear for the first time. There are some excellent producers among the prize-winners in this section, which is again making a bold bid for popular favour with local dairymen, and not without a large modicum of success. The Jersey classes are well supported by all the old exhibitors and also by some new ones. Messrs M’Phail Bros (Tokaanui), James King (Gladstone), 11. D. Norman (Tuatapere), and T. J. Hall (Tisbury) are new names in a section where their presence is welcome.

Tho competition for the 10-guinea oup presented by the Edendale Dairy Factory Company was won by Mr T. R. Fades for the second time in succession. The particulars of the competition are as follow: To be open to cows or heifers, three years old or over, whoso owners reside on tho land district of Southland; open to cows or heifers whose test under semi-official conditions has ended; heifers will receive the same 'butter-fat allowance as they do under Government conditions, and will all also receive an allowance of 2.51 b of milk for every day under five years. Points, five for every 10001 b milk, one for every 51b butter-fat; constitution, 20; capacity, 20; dairy temperament, 20; blood circulation, 20; conformation, 20. This much-coveted prize wa 3 won in 1923 by Mr T. R. Fades with Hinemoa Beauty. The winner on this occasion is again Mr T. R. Eades’s Hinemoa Beauty. The winner’s latest record is 22,5631 b milk and 22541 b butterfat. HORSES. In the draught horse section there is a welcome invasion of outside exhibitors, and this promises to provide one of the strongest features of a record show. It is only necessary to mention the names of the following exhibitors to convey a good idea of the quality of the exhibits:—Mr R. Kennedy (Drummond). Mr Peter Barron (Isla Bank), Messrs Thomsons, Ltd. (Dunedin, wit ( h the Royal Show champion stallion, Bnlliantshine), Mr Andrew . Carruthcrs (Middlemarch), Messrs Fleming Bros. (Crookston), Messrs Walter Blakie and Sons, Mr Jas. King. Messrs Reid and Lockie, _Mr Thqs, Logan (Otama), Mr D. G. Wright (Windermere), besides several other local breeders of note. The following is the prize list: — SHEEP. BORDER LEICESTER. Judge: Mr T. S. Little (Windsor). Ram, four-tooth or over. One entry—G. P. Johnston (Gore) 1. Ram, over 18 and under 30 months. Two entries—G. P. Johnston 1 and reserve champion. Ram, shorn, one-shear. Seven entries— G. P. Johnston 1 and 2, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 3. Ram, two-tooth or under. Five entries— R. J. Anderson 1, William Kennedy 2, G. P. Johnston 3. Pair two-tooth rams. Five entries—G. P. Johnston 1 and 2, R. J. Anderson 3. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Three entries —G. P. Johnston 1, William Kennedy 2. R. J. Anderson 3. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Five entries—G. P. Johnston 1 and champion, William Kennedy 2 and 3. Ewe, two-tooth or under. Four entries— William Kennedy 1, G. P. Johnston 2, R J. Anderson 3. Pen of two ewes, two-tooth or under. Four entries —R. J. Anderson 1, G. P. Johnston 2 and 3.

Ewe, two-tooth, shorn. Four entries— G. P. Johnston 1 and 2, W. A. Kennedy 5.

BORDER LEICESTER. (Natural Conditions). Judge: Mr T. S. Little (Windsor)

Ram, four-tooth or over. Four entries— Peter Campbell (Wyndham) 1 and reserve champion, William Kennedy (Otautau) 2 and 3. Ram, two-tooth or under. Six entries— Murray Bros. 1, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 2, James Hubber (Spar Bush) 3. Pair two-tooth rams. Four entries— William Kennedy i. James Hubber 2, Murray Bros. (Clydevale) 3. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Five entries—William Kennedy 1, Peter Campbell 2, R. J. Anderson 3. Ewe, two-tooth or under. Six entries— W. S. Andrews (Pine Bush) 1, P. P. Johnston 2, R. J. Anderson 3. Pen of two ewes, two-tooth or under. Throe entries—William Kennedy 1, A. Anderson 2, W. S. Andrews A,

ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judge: Mr W, B. Andrew (Timaru)

Ram, over 18 months. Three entries — Thomas Evans (Longbush) 1 and champion 2 and reserve champion, W. Kennedy 3. Ram, two-tooth or under. T.wo entries — Thomas Evans 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Two entries —Thomas Evans 1 and 2 and champion. Ewe, two-topth or under. Two entries — Thomas Evans 1 and 2 and reserve champion. ROMNEY MARSH. Judge; Rams, Mr W. C. Small (Feilding); ewes,' Mr John Miller (Maungatua). Ram, four-tooth or over. Six entries — Murray Bros. (Clydevale) 1 and 5 and champion. Ram, over 16 and under 28 months, from a registered flock. One entry —William Kennedy (Otautau) 1. Ram, over 18 and under 30 months. Seven entries—William Kennedy 1 and champion, trustees late T. L. Barnhill (Castlerock) 2 and 3.

One-shear ram, shorn. Eight entries Murray Bros. 1,2, and 3. Ram, two-tooth or under. Eight entries —Murray Bros. 1 and 2. Joseph Mosley and Sons 3, William Kennedy 4. Pair of two-tooth rams. Three entries— Murray Bros. 1 and 2, Trustees late T. L. BarnhilT’s Estate 3. . Five ram hoggets. Two entries —Henry Stirling (Fortrose) 1, W. S. Andrews (Pine Bush) 2. . 0 Five ewe hoggets. Three entries Henry Stirling 1, W. S. Andrews 2. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Five entries —Trustees late T. L. Barnhill 1 and champion and 2 and 3. Ewe, over 18 and under 30 months, ■with lamb at foot. Five entries —Trustees late T. L. Barnhill 1 and champion and 2 and 3. Ewe, two-tooth or under. Seven entries—Murray Bros. 1 and 2. Pen of two ewes, two-tooth or under. Five entries —Murray Bros. 1 and 2, Trustees late T. L. Barnhill 5. Ewe, two-tooth, shorn. Five entries— Murray Bros. 1 and 2, Trustees late T. L. Barnhill 3. Ewe, under 16 months. Two entries William Kennedy 1. ROMNEY MARSH. Natural Conditions. Judges; Rams —Mr W. 0. Small; Ewes Mr John. Miller. Ram, four-tooth or over. Five entries— James King (Gladstone) 1, Peter Campbell (Wyndham) 2, Henry Stirling (Fortrose) 3, W. J. A. M'Gregor (Mount Linton) 4. Ram, two-tooth or under. Sloven entries Murray Bros. 1 and champion. Robert Beggs (Wright’s Bush) 2 and 3, Is. J. Anderson 4. Pair of two-tooth rams. Two entries Robert Beggs 1, James King 2. Five flock rams, under 18 months. One entrv —Henry Stirling (Fortrose) 1. Ewe, 13 months and over, with lamb at foot. Nine entries —Robert Beggs 1 and champion, Peter Campbell 2, James King 3. Ewe, two-tooth or under. Six entries — W. S. Andrews 1 and 3, William Kennedy 2. Pen of two ewes, two-tooth or under. Five entries—W. S. Andrews 1 and reserve champion, William Kennedy 2. SHROPSHIRE DOWN. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Timaru). Ram, four-tooth or over. Four entries— Thomas Evans (Longbush) 1 and champion and 2 and reserve champion and 3. Ram, shorn, one shear. Three entries—- • Thomas Evans 1 and 2, William Kennedy 3. Ram, two-tooth or under. Three entries —Thomas Evans 1 and 2. Pair of two-tooth rams. Two entries— Thomas Evans 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Two entries —Thomas Evans 1 and 2. Ewe, over 18 and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries.—Thomas Evans 1 and 2 and champion. Ewe, two-tooth. Five entries—William Kennedy 1. Thomas Evans 2 and 3. Two ewes, two-tooth or under. Three entries —Thomas Evans 1, Wm. Kennedy 2. SOUTHDOWN. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Timaru). Ram, four-tooth or over. One entry— W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1 and champion. Ram, two-tooth or under. One entry— W. Kennedy 1. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. One entry—W. Kennedy 1 and champion. Two ewes, two-tooth or under. One entry —W. Kennedy 1. CORRIEDALE. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Timaru). Ram, four-tooth or over. Throe entries— J. A. Johnstone (Bushey Park, Palmerston) 1 and champion and 2 and reserve champion, H. P. MTntyre (Maitland), 3. Ram, two-tooth or under. Three entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2, 11. P. MTntyre y

Pair of rams, two-tooth or under—One entry—J. A. Johnstone 1. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Five entries—H. P. MTntyre 1 and champion and 2 and reserve champion. Two ewes, two-tooth or under. Two entries—J. A. Johnstone 2, IT. P. MTntyre 2. Ewe, two-tooth or under. Three entries —H. P. MTntyre 1, J. A. Johnstone 2 and 6* RYELAND. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Timaru). Ram, four-tooth or over. One entry— Thomas Evans (Longbush) 1 and champion. Ram. two-tooth or under. Two entries— Thomas Evans 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot—Thomas Evans 1 and 2 and champion. Two owes, two-tooth or under. Two entries —Thomas Evans 1 and 2. CROSSBRED. Judge: Mr A. R. Allan. Three crossbred ewes, strong woo], 18 months and over, with lambs at foot. Two entries—William Kennedy (Otautau) 1, Geo. Low (Otautau) 2. Three crossbred ewes, fine wool, 18 months and over, with lambs at foot. Three entries—J. E. White (Waikaka Valley) 1, S. T. Evans (Longbush) 2 and 3. Three strong wool crossbred ewe hoggets, under 18 months. Two entries—Geo. Low 1, Wm Kennedy 2. Three crossbred wether hoggets, strong wool, under 18 months. Three entries— Clifton Estate (Waiwera South) 1, Wm, Kennedy 2, Geo. Low 3. Three crossbred wether hoggets, fine wool, under 18 months. Two entries—J. E. White 1. Three crossbred ewe hoggets, fine wool. Two entries—J. E- White 1, S. T. Evans (Longbush) 2. George Low 3. FAT SHEEP. Judge: Mr A. R. Allan (Balclutha). Pen of wethers, not less than three, sixtooth and under. Three entries —Wm. Kennedy 1, James King (Gladstone) 2, Geo. Low 3. Three two-tooth wethers or maiden ewes. Six entries—Southland Frozen Meat Co. (Makarewa) 1, Goo. Low 2, Win. Swale (Limehills) 3. Three fat ewes any ago. Five entries— S. T. Evans 1, Wm. Swale 2, Geo. Low 3. Three fat lambs, for butchers’ purposes. Seven entries—Wrn. Swale 1, P. Winders 2, S. T. Evans 3.

Three crossbred wethers, strong wool, any ago, most suitable for frozen meat trade. Three entries—Geo. Low 1, S. T. Evans 2 and 3.

Three crossbred wethers, Down cross or fine wool, any age, suitable for frozen meat trade. Three entries —Lindsay Gilkison 1, S. T. Evans 2. Three two-tooth crossbred wethers or maiden ewes, strong wool, suitable for frozen meat trade. Five entries —George Low 1, S. T. Evans 2, Win. Kennedy 3. Three two-tooth crossbred wethers or maiden ewes, Down cross or lino wool. Seven entries—Lindsay Gilkison (Lumsden) 1. S. T. Evans 2 and 5. Three fat lambs, strong wool, suitable for frozen meat trade. Nine entries—Wm. Swale 1 and 3, S. T. Evans 2. Three fat, lambs, Down cross or fine wool, most suitable for frozen meat trade. Ten entries—S. T. Evans 1 and 2, Wm. Swale 5.

SHEEP DOGS. Judge; Mr Thos. Prendergast (Wallacetown).

Rough collie dog or bitch. Five entries— Wm. Kennedy (Otautau) 1, James Gow (Winlon) 2, Wm. Swale (Limehills) 3. Smooth collie dog or bitch. Four entries —G. P. Johnston 1.

Beardy collie, dog or hitch. Oi?e entry— P. (Tussock Creek) 1. CATTLE. SHORTHORNS.

Judge: Mr A. R.. Dixon (Hastings). Cow, dry. One entry—J. S. Anderson (Wainiatuku) 1 and champion. Heifer, two years. Four entns—D. G. Wright (Windermere. Winslow) 1 and 2 and reserve champion. J. S. Anderson 3. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1923. Three entries —J. S. Anderson 1,2, and 3 and reserve champion. Heifer, calved since November 1, 1923. Four entries—D. G. Wright 1 and 2. J. S. Anderson 3. Cow and two of her progeny. One entry—J. G. Anderson 1. Bull, four years and upwards. Three entries—L. W. Storry (Southbridgc) 1 and champion, J, S. Anderson 2. Bull, three years. One entry—L. W. Storry 1 and reserve champion. Bull, two years. One entry— D, G. Wright 1.

Bull, calved since .Tune 39, 1923. Seven entries—John Nixon (Killinchy) 1 and 4, L). G. Wright 2 and 3._ Bull, calved since November 1, 1923. Five entries —John Nixon 1, D. G. Wright 2 and 3, Robert Peach (Ashley Bank) 4. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr S. Smith (Gust). Cow, in milk. Four entries—R. A. Anderson (Invercargill) 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. Heifer, three years, in milk, or in calf— R. A. Anderson 1 and 2. Heifer, two years. Five entries—W. P. Hishon (Oreti) 1 and 2. A. M'Farlano 3. Heifer, calved since Juno 30, 1923. Nine entries—W. P. Hishon 1 and 2, John Nixon 5, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 4. Heifer, calved since November 1, 1923. Four entries—R. J. Anderson 1, W. P. Hishon 2, John Nixon 5. Bull, four years and upwards. Two entries—R. A. Anderson 1 and reserve champion. Bull, three years. Two entries—R. J. Anderson 1 and champion, M'Leish Bros. (Drummond) 2. Bull, two years. Three entries—R. A. Anderson 1, C. J. Officer (Thornbury) 2, K. J. Anderson 3. Bull, calved since June 30, 1923. Ten entries —R. A. Anderson 1, W. P. Hishon 2, Robert Peach 3. Bull, calved sinco November 1, 1923. Eight entries—R. A. Anderson 1, W. P. Hishon 2, Robert Peach 3. HEREFORDS. Judge: Mr John MacDonald (Drummond). Cow, in milk. One entry—Alex. S. Holmes (Waimahaka) 1. Cow, dry. One entry—Alex. S. Holms 1 and champion. Heifer, two years. One entry—Alex. S, Holms 1. Heifer, yearling. One entry—Alex. S. Holms. Bull, two years. One entry—Alex. S. Holms 1. ‘ Bull, calved since June 30, 1923. Two entries —Alex. S. Holms, 1 and 2. RED POLLS. Judge: Mr S. Smith (Cust).

Cow, in milk or apparently in calf. Two entries—James Clay (Mokotua) 1, A. M‘Konzie (Otahuti) 2.

Heifer, three years, in milk or apparently in calf. Four entries—G. S. Young (West Plains) 1 and champion and 2, John Donaldson (Stirling) 3. Heifer, two years. Two entries —F. B. Taylor (West Plains) 1 and 2. Heifer, one year. Nine entries—Sir R. Heaton Rhodes (Tai Tapu) 1 and 2, John Donaldson 3. James Clay 4. Bull, three years old and upwards. Six entries—James Clay 1, John Donaldson 2, A. V. Hartley (Ryal Bush) 3. Bull, two years. Six entries—Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 1 and champion 2 and 3. Bull, one year. Three entries—James Clay 1, G. S. Young 2.

FRIESIANS. Judge: Mr R. Melvin (Masterton)

Cow, in milk. Five entries—J. G. Leitch (Orawia) 1 and reserve champion, Gibb Bros. (Clifton) 2, T. R. Eades (Edondale) 3. Edondale Cup Class, milk production and type—T. R. Eades (Edendale) 1. Cow, dry. Sis entries —T. R. Eades 1 and cnanipion, J. G. Leitch 2, Gibb Bros. 3

Heifer, three years, in milk or in calf. Four entries —T. R. Eades 1 and 3, R. K. M'Dqnald (Edendale) 2._ Heifer, two years, in milk. Eight entries—R. Colee * (Greendale) 1, Mrs Hardwick (South Invercargill) 2, xt. K. M‘Don ald 3. T. R. Eades 4.

Heifer, two years, dry. Five entries —F. J. Wright (Waikiwi) 1, Fraser and Kirkners (Waikiwi) 2. T. R. Eades 3. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1923. Eleven entries —R. Coloe 1, Fraser and Kirkners 2 and 3, R. K. M'Donald 4. Heifer, calved since November 1, 1923 Five entries —Fraeer and Kirkners 1 and 3, T: R. Eades 2.

Cow and two of her progeny. Four entries—T. R. Eades 1 and 3, J. G. Leitch 2. Pair of cows, in milk or dry. Five entries—T. R. Eades 1, J. G. Leitch 2, Gibb Bros. 3.

Pair of heifers, 16 months or under. Three entries—Fraser and Kirkners 1, R. K. M‘Donald 2. T. R. Fades 3. Bull, four years and upwards. Two entries—T. R. Fades 1 and champion, Gibb Bros. 2. . Bull, three years. Three entries —B. K. M'Donald 1. G. H. Ranee (Wainiatuku) 2, D. and W. Dickie (Mataura) 3. Bull, two years. Three entries—R. J. Browne (Pukemaori) 1, D. and W. Dickie 2. Bull, calved since .Tune 30, 1923 —Fraser and Kirkners (Wcikiwi) 1, D. and W. Dickie 2, T. R. Fades 3. Bull, calved since November 1, 1923. Five entries—Tait Bros. (Greonhills) 1 and reserve champion, Thomas Evans (Longbuah) 2, Fraser and Kirkners 3.

Group, consisting of bull any age, cow dry, cow in milk, heifer three year, in miik or apparently in calf, heifer two years, and heifer one year. Two entries—T. R, Eades 1, R. K. M’Donald 2. AYRSHIRE. Judge: Mr F. Mills (Hawera). Cow, in milk. Two entries—R. W. Weir’s (Seaward Downs) Highland Mary 1, and reserve champion, H. S. Irving’s (Ryall Bush) Bonnie Jean 2. Cow, dry. Seven entries —A. M. Weir’s (Menzies Ferry) Ivanhoe Fancy 1, A. M. Weir 2 and 3. Cow and two of her progeny. Two entries— R. J. Weir 1. Heifer, three years, in milk or in calf. Eight entries—R. J. Weir’s (Allandale) Trixie 1 and champion, James Henderson (Glenharn) 2, A. M. Weir 3. Heifer, two years, in milk. Seven entries—A. M. Weir 1 and 2, D. MTCcnzie 3. . . Heifer, two years, dry. Six entries— A. M. Weir 1 and 2, R. W. Weir 3. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1923. Nine entries—A. and M. Weir 1, R. S. Weir 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since November 1, 1923. Seven entries—R. S. Weir 1 and 3, A. M. Weir 2.

Bull, four years and upwards. Four entries. —G. R. Herron 1 and champion. Jas. Henderson (Glenharn) 2, D. M'Kenzie (Glenharn) 3. Bull, throe years. Three entries —G. R. Herron 1, H. S. Irving 2. Bull, two years. Nine entries —A- M. Weir 1 and champion and 2. ' Bull, calved since June 30, 1925. Eight entries —James Henderson 1, IVPAdam Bros. (Queenstown) 2, A. M. Weir (Menzies Ferry) 3. Bull, calved since November 1, 1923. Eleven entries—T. ’ G. Dobbio (Menzies Ferry) 1 and 2. G. R. Herron 3. Group, consisting of hull, cows, and heifers. Three entries —R. S. ■ Weir (Seaward Downs) 1. JERSEY OR ALDERNEY. Judge: Mr S. R. Lancaster (Palmerston North).

Cow, in milk. Four entries—Robert Gibb (Menzies Ferry) 1 and champion, D. Wishart and Son (Ryal Bush) 2 and reserve champion, M'Phail Bros. (Tokanui). 3. Cow, dry. Three entries—Robert Gibb 1, James B. Clent (Lome) 2, D. Wishart and Sons 3. Heifer, three years, in milk or in calf. Four entries —Robert Gißfj 1, .7 D. Wishart and Son 2, Henry D. Norman (Tuatapere) 3. Heifer, two years. Five entries—D. Wishart and Son 1, Robert Gibb 2, James E. Clent 3. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1923. Five entries —D. Cuthbertson (Waikiwi) 1, Robert Gibb 2, M'Phail Bros. 3. Heifer, calved since November 1, 1923. Two entries—Robert Gibb 1, D. Wishart and Son 2. Bull, four years and upwards. Two entries—D. Wishart and Son 1.

Bull, three years and upwards. Ope entry —Thos. Norman (Otautau) 1 and champion. Bull, two years. Two entries—James E. Clent 1, Henry D. Norman 2, Bull, calved since June 30, 1923. Three entries—Robert Gibb I, Thos. Norman (Otautau) 2. I3ull, calved since November 1, 1923. Three entries—Jas. E. Clent 1, J. D. Wishart and Son 2.

Group, consisting of bull, cows, and heifers. Two entries —Robert Gibb 1, D. Wishart and Sons 2. DAIRY CATTLE. Judge: Mr Walter Blackie (Mosgiel)

Crossbred cow, in milk, showing best milking qualities. Eight entries—D. K. M‘Donald (Wyndham) 1 and 2, Miss M. Sutherland (Gtoramika Road) 3. Crossbred cow, apparently in calf, best adapted for dairy purposes. Three entries—J. G. Leilch (Oravvia) 1, Borstal Farm 2, D. R. M‘Donald 5. Croshred heifer, three years old, in milk. Two entries—T. A. Stephens (West Plains) 1, Adam Jack (Richmond Grove) 2. Crossbred heifer, two years. Two entries—J. G. Leitch 1, W. Brash (Waikiwi), 2

Crossbred heifer, one year. Four entries —Wm, Brash 1, Donald Cameron (Lome) 2, T. Philpott (South Invercargill)

Cottar's cow. Throe entries—B. Wallace (Invercargill) 1, T. Philpott 2, Adam. Jack 3. Bull, any pure breed, which can claim to be bred from the bast butter-fat re-

cords, and in the opinion of the judge one that will best improve the breed of dairy cattle. Four entries —Thos. Norman (Otautau) 1. Best calf, raised on ceremilk. Four entries—W. Brash 1, D. Outhbertson 2. ■FAT STOCK. Judge: Mr A. R. Allan (Balclutha). Fat bullock, any age. One entry—Wm. Swale (Limehills) 1. Fat cow. One entry—Thos. Golden

(Fortrose) 1. Fat Heifer, three years or under. Twp entries—Wm. Swale 1 and 2. JUMPING COMPETITIONS. Judge: Mr D. Gillanders (Dunsandel). Maiden jump. Six entries—J. S. Waddell’s (Waikaka Valley) Red Mac 1, Officer Bros.’ Fairfax Dolly 2, M. B. Fahey’s (Roslyn Bush) China 3. Pony jump. Four entries—A. Falconer (Makarewa) 1, Adam Jack 2, T. Horne (Morton Mains) 3. Best jumper, to carry not lesa than list. Twenty-two entries—M. Roche’s (Mandeville) Home Rule 1, Miss D. Mouat (Dunedin) 2, F. J. Fahey (Roslyn Bush) 3. Best jumper, to be ridden by a lady— Miss D. Mouat 1, M. Roche 2, T. Horne 3.