THE RURAL WORLD.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20643, 15 February 1929, Page 4

THE RURAL WORLD.

FARM AND STATON NEWS.

By HusTtctrs.

FORTHCOMING SHOWS. March 13.—Lake, County-( Arrowtown). ' April 1. —Strath-Taieri (Middlemarch). WOOL SALE DATES. The following wool sales for the 10281820 season have yet to be held;— February 19—Wellington. February 23—Auckland. February 27—Wanganui. March 4—Napier. March ,8 —Invercargill. March 12—Dunedin. . March 15—Christchurch. March 20—Wellington.

Sheep Husbandry Notes. Loss of- condition in a flock is caused through parasites as lice and teds (commonly spoken of as ticks). Constant scratching. 1 and biting, rubbing against ;ppsts arid fences are the most common symptoms. A 1 icc-infected animal cannot do justice to the food •it eats. The staining of the fleece from parasites reduces its value considerably. Apart from the fact that the animal thrives better, the fleCce is improved in value, dipping of the flock to eradicate parasites is an operation - which is regarded by sheep' owners, in its true light, and has now become a universal practice. If the sheep are infested with lice a double dipping is essential to thoroughly eradicate the parasite. The first dipping kills off the living vermin,, but those which hatch out from the eggs,during the next 10 days remain, so that the second dipping to be effective requires to be carried out within 14 days. Practically all the standard _ dips on the . market to-day are suitable if the mixing' of the dip is carried' out strictly to instructions supplied on each packet or drum of the dip used. One of the most common causes of failure is insufficient immersion. Each sheep should be held for at least one minute in the bath, two minutes for longwoolled sheep. The head should •be immersed. Dipping in a dirty bath reduces the strength of the dip. The bath should bo cleaned,' out at proper intervals, and the following rules also observed:—(l) Avoid dipping in wet weather. (2) Measure'accurately the bath water. (3 Dissolve the powder thoroughly before using. (4) Mix the dip properly. (5) Keep stirring the bath. (6) Use the dip full strength. . In-breeding.

At one time, there was a great- craze for in-breeding and for mating animals so closely related that risks were run of the offspring being devoid of constitution. Nowadays, happily, this craze has almost died out, and wiser counsels prevail. In the sheep world'resolute men, such as John Ellman, of Glynde, and Jonas Webb, of Babrabam, were two of those great breeders who took a stand against the custom of in-breeding too closely. Jonas Webb wanted a little more size in his Southdowns., and so he bred for size and attained his point-without any loss of quality in mutton or wool. Ha believed that the larger Southdowns were likely to be more popular all over the country than the . more diminutive sheep, but he did not in-breed to attain his object, Ellman started out to improve the symmetry of the carcass and to put the, flesh in the right places, while lie also aimed .at increasing the • weight of the fleece without damage to the mutton. Both these great men succeeded in the work they set out to accomplish.. The Careful Stock Attendant. The careful stock attendant who knows how to use fodders to the best advantage must be worth a higher wage than one who is regardless of waste. . There is really no department of service' on the farm where responsibility is greater than in the feeding pf ."stock, be if . horses, dairy cows or . other cattle, sheep, pigs, or poultry. Stock will not make satisfactory progress if insufficiently fed, but because a little dry food, for example, may be necessary to prevent a drop in the . milk yield when the pastures are. beginning to fail, concentrates should not be used too lavishly. Over-feeding must bo avoided. When too much food is given there is waste, serious waste, not only in respect to the feeding stuffs, but in the jeopardised health and progress of the animals.

.The Fearless Arab Horse. The Arab is a naturally bold and fearless jumper, and the brilliance of his trotting action is one of the best tests of his caste. The true Arab is gazelle headed with an upturned profile, a highset tail gaily carried, and his eye is enormous, a blunted oval, extremely wide onen and placed very, low in a broad, deep, and wide skull ..tapering sharply to a fine muzzle. ' His arched neck and broad level quarters and back and rounded symmetrical outlines are in direct opposition to the ewe. or straight neck and narrow drooping quarters of the Syrian, whose straight profile, narrow head -and jaw, and; smaller‘eye are of quite- a different type. Both Barb and Syrian are high on the leg, narrow chested, and angular compared to the Arabian, who should be short on the leg, with powerful hocks and legs like, steel.

The Disappearing Rabbit. There is tangible proof that the rabbit is disappearing. Tire • evidence of our eyes points fairly conclusively that way, but we have facts in. regard to. the increased carrying capacity of properties compared with four or five , years ago. The export figures of rabbit ■ skins for the year provides further proof. : In 102.6 just on 16,000,000. skins were exported, and in 1928 12,000,000. This--represents a 25 per cent, reduction in two years, but the rabbit has been hunted much more relentlessly this'last couple of years,’ and tbe destruction is probably greater than the figures . indicate. The respective values, in the two years were' £750,000 and £580,000. There may be some who will regret thfe passing of this amount of wealth, but .if -the value of the sheep that; cani'be'- substituted is taken into account the rabbit wealth would show insignificantly in comparison. On Milking Heifers.

Young cows or heifers are sometimes difficult to milk at the outset. They may kick and otherwise resent handling. Others, again, stand quietly as if they enjoyed being milked. It must be a relief when the udder is emptied. But the udder of a newly-calved heifer is'often swollen and hard, and consequently painful when touched. It is the pain which causes the cow to kick and to manifest an unwillingness to .be milked.. Usually when the, udder assumes its normal condition there is no further trouble with the milking. It is, sometimes thought best to .let the calf stick the cow for the first week. or so, or until the udder “ breaks,” as it is called, but if the udder is regularly kneaded and rubbed with the hands the cow experiences relief in, being milked, and she generally settles down quietly to the operation. Young cows are better Jto become accustomed to milking by different hands. This prevents trouble later on, for when a cow is Habitually milked by the same person she does not take kindly to a stranger.. Of course, if a less efficient milker is occasionally pressed into service it is well that an expert should see'that the stripping is well done. British Shorthorn Bulls.

The suggestion that,’the standard of British Shorthorn bulls is deteriorating as.the result of in-breeding should not be taken too seriously,.‘declares ,the North British Agriculturist; The 'responsible Shorthorn,'breeders of to-day realise more seriously than their predecessors, probably, the dangers of in-breeding, owing to the growing : necessity for producing constitutionally sound stock, if;the overseas market is to ;be held;, and no. one wisth any knowledge ,of these men, and what they are .doing will question . the extraordinary enterprise,with which they are carrying on their business. Owing to exceptionally hard times experienced in recent years the' number of high-class herds in this country has been seriously this fact may, to a certain K{Mt,-'-re!tribi.the ■ free diatribution 'of freshblpdd," but' the opportunities * for “refreshing” from time to time as the teccasity arise* are still ample.

tfeMßi of Interest to those!engaged In agricultural and pastoral pursuit*, their Publication in these columns, will be. welcomed. «K»oW be addressed to “Ruaticus,” Otage Daily Timet. Dunedla.

TAPANUI FARMERS’ CLUB. ANNUAL SUMMER SHOW. A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. It might have been expected that the annual summer show of the Tapanui Farmers’ Club would be adversely affected by the late date on which it was held, particularly in, view'of the fact that the season in that_ fertile valley is much later than usual this year. This was not the case, however. Shearing, harvesting, and other farm operations undoubtedly kept tnany_ farmers from the show, but in spite of this the entries showed an increase of over 140 on last season’s total, and there was no lack of willing helpers to undertake the large amount of work that must be taken in hand at such a fixture. This year s youthful and genial president (Mr c , i proved an efficient director of the enei-gies of the adequate working committee that carried out the day’s arrangements in excellent fashion, and for once the arduous l duties of the secretary (Mr J. W. Jarrold) were, lightened considerably. The show was one of the best the dub has of recent years in many ways, but it_ is noticeable that some of the sections in which this exhibition has been pre-eminent for a long time were giyen very indifferent support. It is certainly strangely unusual to find that the display. of -heavy horses at Tapanui has decreased to , such an extent that there was not one entire horse in any of the rings. The attendance was exceptionally good considering tb c fact that larmers this season have been held up with the usual, farm operations to such an extent that several exhibitors whose nanies have appeared regularly in the prize-list were absent. The gate- this was £34 12s against £34 8s last season.

In the cattle sections there was not a great deal of competition. Mrs A. Wilson secured most of the prizes in the Ayrshire .section, and the well-known breeder, Mr N. Moore, was easily the most successful exhibitor of Jerseys. The crossbr j 5f a . lry classes were very interesting, and the awards, were well distributed, there was also quite a fair showing of * rri Ca if. °* quality. The sheep classes contained some very line quality animals, particularly those sections devoted to crossbred sheep, for the production of which this district has always been famous. Competition was very keen and the awards that were won were all well-earned. Mr D. Robertson was the chief exhibitor in the Romney Marsh classes and scored heavily throughout. He annexed one championship, the Tr a .u^ Cha ?r Plo 5 S K lp . goin 8 to Mr James Jtdgar. Mr Robertson was also the most successful exhibitor of Corriedalee, but in this' section 'also' he had to divide th e championships with Mr Edgar. In the tat sheep and crossbred sections the competition was much keener than in the purebred classes, and the honours were fairly evenly divided among the ™, r ? e , number of exhibitors. Eat sheep lumbs 1 u mbs ™ not »P to the standard seen in this district, but the crossbreds were well up in condition and showed the usual high quality. . 9 draught horse section was disappointing. particularly in view of the exSP dlsp,ays of fine quality Clydesdale stock generally seen at this show. There were no entries at all. However, the W.l S TO ai i v ; ci ; y goo ' d - and the working how we “ the Principle! ot g°°d breediTig are observed in this valley Messrs Fleming Bros., as was generally, expected, carried off the points tiophy m this section, and they are to be congratulated on the very fine display ij y wb*ch they were represented. Mr F, Bradfield (Owaka) was another consistently successful exhibitor, ho was well rewarded ■ for the excellent showing he made.. . .. hfh' 1 horse sections were all wellvery fair quality stock, chief among the visiting prize-winners being It at Jonn fi P sp r^ s ' v , oman > Miss K. Wood! ”, 'v9p d he difficult to find a better VbffiPk aDd 01 ' 0 enthusiastic fancier °horses than the Beaumont lady, na ? e has figured in many catalogues and prize-lists this season. Her wins on Wednesday were well-merited and. waT The di , Bplay of light horseswas a good one, and attracted competiflZ par & of district and r?u ® as tet*n District of Gore ■* womenfolk provided the usual budget of entries in the dairy produce •and home industry sections, and the the judgef the exhibits greatly pleased CATTLE. Judge: Mr R. J, Anderson (Kauaua). shorthorn. - M-S a | d " y 'T : 0 ” AAYRSHIRE. Bull; any age. Two entries—Mrs Wilson i ami champion, James Edgar 2 Cow, any age, in calf or in miik. Three entries—Mrs Wilson 1,2, and 3. Cow-, with two of her progeny. Three entries—Mrs Wilson 1, 2, and 3 . Heifer, three years, in miik. Throe ontri®s~Mrs Wilson 1,2, and 3. “ el ‘ er )' hio years. Three entries—Mrs Wilson 1,2, and 3.. Heifer, one year. - Four entries—Mrs Wilson. 1, .2, and 3. : . Champion bull—Mrs Wilson. HOLSTEIN. Cow.iaxiy age, m calf or in milk. One entry—Rev. Mr Norton. • JERSEY. Bull, any age. One entry—N. Moore. dS&t..”*; g. Cow, any age, in calf or in milk. Three entries—N. Moore 1,2, and 3. Cow, with two of her progeny. One entry—N., Moore.- • D Heifer,'three years, in milk. One entrv —*V Moore, Heifer, two years. Three entries—N. Moore 1,2, and 3. Heifer, one year. Five entries—N. Moore 1,. 2, and 3. Best unregistered grade Jersey cow or heifer,- _in milk. Three entries—K. Rodger 1, E, Arnold 2, Champion Jersey bull—N. Moore. Cnampion Jersey cow—N. Moore. ■ D r 4XHY CATTLE—CROSSBRED FOR DAIRY PURPOSES. . . Cow, any age, in milk. One entry—K. Rodger. J ~ Best dairy cow, any breed or- cross. One entry—Miss Quin. Cottar s cow, to be exhibited by owner of not more than four cows. Three entrl®a — Kev - Mr Norton 1, K. Rodger 2 Heifer, one year. Two entries—P. V. Qum 1. ' . FAT CATTLE. One fat bullock. Three entries—Lischner and M'Neil 1, 2,.and 3. 9 n « heifer. One entry—Llschner and MtNeil. Best conditioned calf, any breed or cross, under six months. Four entries— Jack Smith 1, D. D. Potts 2, A G Dnmbleton 3. The Farmers’ Dairy Federation donate a cup, value £5 ss, for best cow or heifer any breed or cross. Won in 1328 by N Moore; 1020, N. Moore. Most points in cattle—Mrs Wilson. SHEEP. Judgs; Messrs A. .S. anti W. Murray ’ (Warepa). " . ROMNEY MARSH. Rain, any age. Four entries—James Edgar I, D. Robertson 2. and 1 3. , Ram, one shear. Three 'entries—D. Robertson 1 and 3, James Edgar 2. Two rams, one shear. Three entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2, James Edgar 3. One dry ewe, two shear or over. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. Two ewes and lambs. Two entries—D. Robertson 1, * • One efre .'and lamb. Two entries—D. Robertson T. Two ewes, one shear. Two entries—D. Robertson I and 2,

One ewe, one shear. Three entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2.

Five rams, one shear. Four entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2, James Edgar 3. Ram lamb. Three entries—s). Robertson 1 and 2. M. Ferguson 3. Ewe lamb. Four entries—D. Robertson 1, M. Ferguson 2 and 3. Farmer’s ram. Three entries—J. Edgar, jun., 1, K. Rodger 2 and 3. Champion Romney ram—James Edgar. Champion Romney ewe—D. Robertson. CORRIEDALS. j Ram, any age. Three entries—J. Edgar, • jun. 1, D. Robertson 2 and 3. Ram, one-shear. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. One ewe and lamb. Two entries— Robertson 1. ! Two ewes, one-shear. ■ Two entries—D. ■ Robertson 1. ■ Two rams, one-shear. One entry—D. Robertson. One ewe. one-shear. Three entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. Champion ram—J. Edgar, jun,' ■ . Champion ewe —D. Robertson. ’ lIALFBRED. , Ram, any age. One entry—D. Robertson. Ram, one-shear. One entry—D. Robertson. Two ewes and lambs. Two entries—■ Alex. Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2. One ewe and lamb. Four entries— Alex. Robertson 1. 2, and 3. Two ewes, one-shear. Four entries—M. M’Auley ]. D. Robertson 2. Two wethers, one-shear. Three entries —A. Robertson .1, M. M’Auley 2, A. Ottrey 3. One ewe. one-shear. Seven entries—A. Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2, M. M f Auley 3. One wether, one-shear. Five entries— A. Robertson 1, A. Ottrey 2, D. Robertson 3. ' SOUTHDOWN, Ram, any age. Eight entries—P. V. Quin 1. W. Kirk 2. J. D. Rodger 3. Champion ram—P. V. Quin. CROSSBREDS. Judge: Mr Walter Murray (Balcl’itha) .1 Two ewes, one-shear, fine wool. Nine entries—Alex. Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2, John Edgar, jun. 3. Two wethers, one-shear, fine wool. L’bree entries—Fleming Bros. 1, K. Rodger 2. Two ewes, one-shear, strong wool. Eleven entries—Alex. Robertson 1, Fuming Bros. 2. D. Robertson 3. ’ Two wethers, one-shear, strong wcol. Three entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 3, D. Robertson 2. One ewe, one-shear, fine wool. Eleven entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, Alex. Robertson 3. - : . One wether, one-sbear, fine wool. Six entries —Fleming Bros. 1, D. Robertson 2 and 3, One ewe, one-shear, strong wool. Four teen entries—Fleming Bros. 1, Alex. Robertson 2 and 3, One wether, one-shear, strong wool.; Three entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, D. Robertson 3. One ewe, with lamb at foot, fine wool. Five entries—D. Robertson I,' A. Robertson 2, W. Pringle 3. One ewe, with .lamb- at foot, strong; wool. Seven entries—M. Ferguson 1, A. Robertson 2, W. Pringle 3., FAT SHEEP. judge: Mr Walter Murray (Balclutha). Pen of three crossbred wethers, any age. Four entries—Fleming Bros. 1 aud 3, M. Ferguson 2. ' Three crossbred ewes, any age. Nine entries—M. Ferguson 1, D. Robertson 2, George ‘Stuart 3. Three half bred wethers, any age. Three entries—M. -M’Auley 1, Alex, Robertson 2, M. Ferguson 3. Three fat lambs, suitable for freezing. Five entries—P, V. Quin 1, D. Robertson 2. Pen of throe fat lambs, any weight (*am lambs barred). Three entries—W. Pringle 1, W. Kirk 2, D. Robertson 3. " One heaviest fat lamb,- Four entries—l W, Kirk 1, K. Rodger 2, D. D. Potts 3. Best pet lamb. Four entries—Miss; Chrissie M’Donald 1, W. Kirk 2. D. ; Robertson 3. Three wethers; any breed or cross;, most suitable for the frozen meat trade. 1 Four entries—K. Rodger 1 and 2. M.‘ M'Auley 3. , Tlvrce maidcn ewes, any breed or cross, most suitable for the frozen meat trade.. Five entries—K. Rodger I, D. Robertson 2, J. Edgar, jun. 3. ’ .Three maiden ewes, under ,18 months, any breed or cross. Five entries-—D. Robertson 1.

Three wethers or maiden ewes, any . age, not to exceed 1801 b live weight. Six entries—K. Rodger 1. M. M'Aulcy 2. HORSES. DRAUGHT HORSES. Judge: Mr W. Allison (Milton).

Brood mare, with, foal at foot. .Four entries —Fleming Bros. 1, Felix Bradfield (Owaka) 2. ; • Filly, three years. Three entries— Fleming Bros. 1. Filly, two years. Three entries—K. .Rodger 1, D. D. Potts .2. Filly, one year. Six entries—A. Gumming 1, Fleming Bros. 2, John Williams (Kelso) 8. Gelding, three years. Two - entries— Fleming Bros. 1.

Gelding, two years. One entry—W. Kirk. .

Dry mare. Two entries—Fleming Bros, 1,

Gelding. One entry—Fleming Bros. Pair of mares or geldings (or one of each), bred by exhibitor. Three entries— I'levning Bros. I and 2.

Mare, with two of her progeny (all to be judged). Two entries—Fleming Bros.

Three-horse team, either dry marcs or geldings, the property of one exhibitor. One entry—Fleming Bros; Mare, two years and over (bred in the Dominion). Four entries—Fleming Bros I and 2, F. Bradfield 3. ■ , .

hoal, colt or filly, to be shown with or without dam. Four entries—Fleming Bros. 1, F, Bradfield 2.

Champion and reserve champion female —hlemmg Bros. E. Hamilton (Kelso) gives atrophy valued two guineas, for best colt, filly, or gelding, two years and under, on' the ground, sired by Edsencraig—A. Gumming.

The. Tapanui Courier donates a cup, value £5 6s, for most points in draught horses-—Fleming Bros.

LIGHT HORSES. Judge; Mr Gordon Maze (Kakapnaka). Cob. .15 hands or under, up •to 12st. Five entries—Miss K. Wood 1, Peter Aulds (Riversdale) 2, Len Jones 3. ... OS J. paced hack. Fourteen entries— Miss K. H ood 1, Thomas Horne 2, G. D band 3, ;

Pony; under Hi,hands, ridden by "boy l or girl under 15. Seven entries—Len Jones 1, Thomas Horne 2, W. T Clearwater (Mataura) 3. Pony, under 13 hands, ridden by boy B‘ rl 15. Five entries-Len Jones L T w -, T. Clearwater 2, Alexander Keir 3 Lady s hack, to be ridden by a ladv. entries—R. M'Callum 1, Miss K i Alison M. Pannett (Milier s Jb xatj 3. . Best lady rider—Miss K. Wood; ' Pony 13 hands and under, in harness. entries—Len Jones 1. J. A. M‘Donald 2, Alvan Edgar 3, Pony, 14 hands and under, in harness. no e “ t . rles — L , en Jones 1, J. A. M'Donaid 2, Alvan Edgar .3. Single buggy . horse. Five entries—E. Mason 1, Mies-K. Wood; 2. Thomas Horne y,.ffarness horse, 15 hands and under Eight entries—Miss K. Wood 1, Peter Aulds 2, J. A. M'Donald 3. le j P° SCarfc horse. One entry---Jdhri Mil. Best boy rider—Len Jones Best girl rider—Gladys Jones. J PowelT Bta i ° n ’ any a S e - on e entry—fil’y. colt, or gelding, two vears (thoroughbreds barred). Two entriesThomas Whyte 1, James Whyte 2. Roadster or hack, weight carrier up to lost. Seven entries— Miss K Wood St)TS d!’ slmnd e 3 SmelHe (Mil,er ’ S Wayte (Otamita) 2, Miss K. Wood 3. Roadster or hack, up to list. Ten en-'■w-M - K. Rodger 2. Thomas Horne 3. Mare or gelding, up to lOewt, to be driven m a spring cart or other vehicle. ws“‘ErH- s - Ed,,r KDAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Mrs Craig (Balclutha). UK fresh butter. Seven entries—Mrs B- M Donald 1, Mrs M. Robertson 2, Miss AL’Bcath 3,

11b Powdered Butter. Seven entries— Mias M'Beatb 1, Mrs Robertson 2, Miss Effie Edgar 3. Fancy butter, not less than 21b. Two entries—Miss M'Beatb 1, Mrs James Sim 2. . .

Fancy butter, for tea table. Two entries—Mrs James Sim, I, Miss M'Beatb 2. Plain oven scones.". Six entries—Mrs James Sim 1, Mrs \V : . Ramsay 2, Mrs M. Robertson 3.

Girdle scones. Eight entries—Mrs D. Beattie, jun., 1; Miss M'Beatb 2, Mrs M. Robertson 3.

Fancy scones. Five entries—Mrs R. M'Donald I, Mrs D. Beattie, jun., 2, Mrs James Sim 3. ;

Fruit cake, dark coloured, iced cakes barred. Six entries—Miss Braudigam 1, Mrs M. Robertson 2, Mrs James Sim 3, Fruit cake, light coloured, iced cakes barred. Four entries—Miss Braudigam 1, Mrs R. M'Donald 2, Miss Macnee 3., Sponge cake. Six entries —Miss M'Beatb 1, Mrs M. Robertson 2, Miss M. J. Haugb 3. _ >Tray cakes,'six varieties, for afternoon tea. Sis entries—Mrs James Sim 1, M’ss Jean Cleghorn 2, Miss M. Clabburn 3, Miss Effie Edgar, b. c. Home-made bread, white. Five enaries—Mrs R. M'Donald 'l, Mrs M. Robertson 2, Miss Effie Edgar 3. . Home-made bread, brown. Four enaries—Mrs M. Robertson 1, Mrs R. M'Donald 2, Mrs J. D. Rodger 3. Plate of pikelets. Eight entries—Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Mrs D. Beattie, jun., 2, Miss Effie Edgar 3, Mrs James Sim, h. c. Jam, other than strawberry. Fifteen entries—Miss Quin 1, Mrs James Sim 2, Mrs James Johnston 3, Mrs M. Robertson h. c.

Strawberry jam. Six ! entries—Mrs M. Robertson 1, Mrs John Fleming 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 3.

Jelly. Fourteen entries—Miss Eliza Edgar 1. Miss Effie Edgar 2, Miss Macnee 3, Mrs T. Wilson h. c. Oatcake. Three entries—Mrs . R. M'Donald 1, Mrs James Sim 2, Miss M. Russell 3. Shortbread. _ Seven entries —Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Miss Braudigam 2, Miss M. Russell 3, Miss M'Beatb b. c.

AMATEUR CLASSES. Powdered butter.' One • entry—Miss M'Beatb.

Fresh butter. Two entries—Miss M'Beatb 1, Miss K. Edgar 2. ■Plain oven scones. Six entries—Mrs J. A. M'Donald 1, Miss Mary Haugb 2, Miss M'Beatb 3.

Girdle scones. Six entries —Miss M'Beatb 1, Miss, Meade 2, Miss E. M'Donald 3, Miss M". Clabburn c.

Fancy scopes. Six entries —Miss E. M'Donald 1, Miss Mary Hangh 2, Miss M. Clabburn 3, Miss M'Beatb u. c. Fruit cake., dark. Four entries—Miss M'Beatb 1, Miss Effie Edgar 2, Miss .Clabburn 3.

Fruit cake, light. Three entries—Miss M'Beath 1, Mrs John Black 2, Miss Wood 3. ' Sponge cake. Six- entries—Miss E. M'Donald I, Miss M'Beath 2, Miss Lena Fleming 3. Shortbread. Seven entries —Miss Mary Hangh 1, Miss Marion Clabburn 2, Miss Lena Fleming 3. Pikelets. Six entries—Miss E. M'Donald 1, Miss M'Beath 2, Miss Effie Edgar 3. COMPETITIONS. Judge: Mr Gordon Maze.

Best jumping, hack. Seven entries —T. Horne (Morton Mains) 1, G. Wayte (Otamita) 2, J. Miller 3. Pony trot, under 13 hands. Five entries—L. Jones (Riversdale) 1, J. A. M'Donald (Lumsden) 2, T, Clearwater 3. Pony Trot, under 14J hands—L. Jones 1, D. M'Beath 2. H. M. M'lntyre 3. Polo Race. Seven entries —Miss Pannett (Miller’s Flat) 1. •