PALMERSTON SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21242, 24 January 1931, Page 17

PALMERSTON SHOW.

JUBILEE OF ASSOCIATION. RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES. OUTSTANDING DISPLAY OF . STOCK. A A more' convincing answer on the part of the primary producer to the challenge which the present financial depression'presents to the farming community could scarcely be imagined than the display of stock which was yesterday assembled' in the grand parade for the jubilee show of the Palmerston and Waihemo County Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Long lines of lordly Clydesdales, restive, high-spirited thoroughbreds and hackneys, massive beef shorthorns, beautiful, sleek Friesians, and the dainty Jerseys made up a display of live stock which those who saw it will not readily forget. Viewed from every angle, the show was an outstanding success, a fitting culmination to SO years of breeding and exhibiting on the part of the farmers of the district. When it is mentioned that the entries yesterday reached the total of ■ 800, as against a previous best of 600, it .will be admitted that the association has cause to congratulate itself on the success which has attended its efforts to produce some thing in the way of a special, display. At a time when curtailment of expenditure has been the watchword of almost every public body in the Dominion.. the . association has involved itself- in an ex-, penditure of somewhere in the vicinity of £3OO on the extension and improve*, ment of its show ring, ’ With the result that a ground has been, formed which will hold its own with any in the South Island. The ring itself will allow of at least six different sections being judged at the one time, while upon the terraced banka accommodation is afforded for the largest of attendances, without the 'remotest chance of overcrowding or the spoiling of the view for those at the rear. The ground has not as yet been covered With a sole of grass, and it was, therefore, extremely, fortunate that, despite the threatening aspect of the sky in the morning. the day was beautifully fine • and warm. / . . ■ With an attendance which far exceeded, that of last year; the show may be pronounced without the slightest hesitation one of the most successful which has been seen this year in Otago or Southland. , AMONG THE CATTLE. Although in the. case of one or two breeds competition yesterday was not remarkably keen l the cattle rings Were one of the features of the show. The two great dairying breeds of Friesians and Jerseys were well represented, while among the Shorthorns the Bushey Park stud was well to the fore. In these, as in other sections, the judges-were unanimous in their praise of the animals which came before them. The display of beef. Shorthorn cattle was a revelation of quality and breeding. The Bushey Park stud of Mr J. A. Johnstone, provided all the entries, but lack of competition was more than compensated for by the high standard, of excellence in these representatives of a herd that is now favourably known all over both islands. Four cows - were paraded in the aged class, the old matron Cluny Belle 9th, by President of the .Mint out of Windsor Belle 21st, winning first prize and reserve championship, andl later an-, nexing the cow and’ -progeny - award. Bushey Park Tea Rose and Bushey. Park, Jealousy,, both by the old sire Rotbiebriebane Diamond;- were second and third respectively. The quartet of three-year-old cows had all the character of the matrons, Bushey Park Sweetbriar, by Bushey Park Lavender Royal out of Sweetbriar (imp.), winning the red ticket apd the championship. She was first in her class at the Hawke’s Bay Royal Show, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill. Bushey Park Belle, by Bushey Park Augusta's Hero, out of the reserve champion, was second, and Tea Rose 7th, by the same sire as the champion, was third. The two-year-old and yearling heifers, were in perfect . trim,showing all the. distinction,Jof .their imported,.progenitors. Uniformity of type is one of.the’most pleasing qualities in’ the Bushey Park cattle, Bushey Park Ringleader,, by Bushey Park Augusta's Hero, out of the reserve champion cow, won a well-deserved . red ticket in the aged bull class, and his son, Bushey Park Matador, out of Bushey Park Nonpareil, was first in the two-year-old class, with Bushey Park' Golden , Fame, by Bushey Park Lavender Royal, second. Bushey Park Golden Gift, a stylish,.beautifullyfleshed roan yearling, by Bushey Park Lavender Royal, out of the champion cow, won the red ticket in his class, and the bull championship, • Another. youngster by the same sire was second. The ■ re--serve championship for bulls went to Bushey Park Matador, the first prize two-year-old. The Bushey Park fat stock were also to ■ the-fore in the fat cattle pens. Entries from a number of breeders came into the Jersey ring, and, although'in some cases the numbers were not large, com-. petition was remarkably keen, and the margin of points between the placed animals was often very small. The winner of the aged cow class, which was also awarded the championship among the females, belonged to Mr A. M'Gregor, and yesterday she was but repeating her.' success at Waitati earlier in the month. The cow which came next to her was probably better in the top line, but her vessel was not up to the standard of the other, and she was a bit plainer in the head. The, third prize-winner was getting past, her best, but that she was a good dairy sort and was . breeding well was shown by the fact that she was later placed first in the class for-a cow ’• with two of her pro-, geny. There were only two entries among, the three-year-olds, and the quality of these was only medium. The best class in the whole section was that for two-year-olds. in which the winner was the same as in the corresponding class at Waitati. This heifer of Mr Hellyer’s has had a distinguished show ring career. She was champion at Taieri and at Portobellp. and. was first in her class •at Taieri, Portohello, and Invercargill, as well as at Waitati,. and yesterday' at Palmerston, In addition she was shown seven times in the North Island and was never beaten. It says much for the class, therefore, that ihe judge considered the second and third heifers as being pretty well of the same standard, their weakness being- in regard to their vessels. Among the yearlings the types varied a great deal, a fact which detracted considerably from the class as, a whole. The winner was a very neat animal showing good udder development, although the second prize heifer ran her very close. Competition was lacking among the male classes. The champion, however, was an outstanding type of what a Jersey bull should be. He, also, has had a' remarkable record of success, and, although yesterday he met with different opposition, he was able to repeat his performances at other shows this season.

Competition was lacking among the Ayvshires, the only two breeders who.were represented being Messrs D. Ireland and P Walker, the last of whom secured, both championships. The falling off of interest in this breed has been noticeable at other shows this year, and is no doubt accounted for by the increasing popularity of the Jerseys and Friesians. It will be a pity, however, if. the old Scottish breed is allowed .to drop out of the running, and it is to be hoped that the quality will be maintained at- as high' a level as that which, characterised the section yesterday, when, if the numbers were small, little fault could be found with the standard as a whole.

The judge of the Friesians considered that for'a show of the size of that held at Palmerston, the section might have been stronger. Among the females the outstanding class was that for four-year-old cows and over, in which practically every exhibit was of good quality. As an indication of the standard which was reached yefeterday it may be stated,that the third in this class was first in her class at Waikouaiti the previous week. The winner was the champion cow among the Friesians, and was a remarkably fine type of dairy cow, still in her prime. She possessed a beautiful skin, and a head full of quality, while her milk veins were exceptionally well developed. She had a decided fault, however, in that she fell away at the rear. The winner among the three-year-olds was a cow of good type. Compared with the champion she was bigger and deeper, although not showing any coarseness, but she could have’ been better developed below. The second prize winner was- not showing as good quality as the first, and was not is good at the rear, but she possessed a

splendid vessel, which secured her the place. The two-year-old heifers were a very good lot, the reserve champion being selected from among them. There was practically no competition among the males, and, in the judge’s opinion, the bulls shown were in no way outstanding.

The judge of the. fat cattle said that, taken as a whole the section was of average quality. The only animal which was outstanding was the winner of the fat cow or heifer class, which came from the Bushey Park estate. Some very useful dairy cows were included among the crossbreds, although' here again there was little to merit special mention. ' AROUND THE SHEEP PENS. The sheep pens contained representatives of half a dozen different breeds, in which competition in most cases was very keen, while the standard was almost invariably as high as anything - to be seen at any country show in the South Island. Competition was limited among the Border Leicesters, the local breeder, Mr John Chisholm, having things practically all his own way. There was little of outstanding merit in the section, the champion ram being probably the best representative of the breed on the ground. Taken all round, however, the standard of the exhibits was very fair, although, considering the fact that the district produces thousands of , fat lambs yearly, it is rather remarkable that more attention was not paid yesterday to a breed from crossing with which it is recognised many of the best fat lambs of the Dominion are produced. The judge of the English Leicesters was most enthusiastic about the quality of the whole of the section which came before him. The’sheep, he said, were fit to be shown in any show in New Zealand, and were a credit, to, the breeder, Mr H. J. Andrew, of Maheno. who, with the exception of one entry from Ireland Bros., of Goodwood, exhibited all the sheep in the section. It was rather a pity that there was thus no competition among the English Leicesters, but the association owes a good deal to .Mr Andrew, whose presence added in no small degree to the standard of the sheep sections. All the entries which he brought forward were a telling advertisement for the stud to which they belonged, and aroused no little comment on. the part of spectators. The Bushey Park Corriedales of Mr J. A. Johnstone attracted a-great deal of favourable notice. The judge (Mr A. M'Kinndn, Middlemarch)., discussing the section, said it waa a rare pleasure to get in among such splendid sheep. The prize-winning animals were all outstanding, and he could. not say too much for the magnificent manner in which they had been brought out. In appearance and quality they were a credit to their owner and might be expected more than to - hold their own among the best sheep in the Dominion. The Bushey Park sheep annexed: all the championships and the great majority of the class honours, having an unbeaten run in all classes. The Only other exhibitors were Messrs D. Ross (Palmerston) and George Stone (Dunback), the latter having only a single entry. The Bushey Park have just concluded a remarkable show season, in the course of which they, have demonstrated their, superiority in. the best of company at the largest; shows in the. Dominion.,; ■ Merinos .were,not .a strong section, the judge (Mr A. M'Kinnon) drawing, pointed attention to the marked lack of condition in most of the entries. He was surprised to find such backward condition, but remarked that he had found an explanation of it in the information received in several quarters that the Waihemo County did not suit the merino. The classes for Southdown sheep are among the most recent additions to the Palmerston catalogue, but every year increased interest is shown in. the section, which this season attracted easily the best entries to date. Mr H. J. Andrew, the well-known Maheno breeder, was the most notably newcomer, and •no one familiar with The outstanding quality of his stock or his enviable show record, would be surprised, to find,; him dominating the prize list. Opposition was forthcoming from two local studs, but the northern stock was too good in both fleece and carcass for the judge to pass them over. Messrs Ireland Bros. (Goodwood) and J. A. Payne (Waikouaiti) -were the only other competitors. The chief fault in the local sheep was lack of size and frame, a defect that was particularly apparent when a comparison was made with the evenly-fleshed, neatly-fashioned sheep that have placed Mr Andrew in the first flight of Southdown breeders in the Dominion. Both championships went to the Maheno breeder, and also all the first and second awards.. If breed, character, and, quality can attract, notice, increased interest in the Southdown may be expected in the Waihmo County as a result of this year’s display of the breed. Some excellent specimens of the Romney March breed were included among the sheep pens. Competition was remarkably keen, eight and nine entries coming forward in one class. Yesterday’s display was a convincing answer to those who are inclined to argue' that the Romney ■is losing’ popularity'in the south. ' The champion ram, which came frpm the aged class, was. a nicely-bodied sheep, carrying a good fleece of even, dense wool. The second) prize, .aged ram was also a good representative of the breed, but his fleece was lacking in the evenness which characterised the champion. /There was nothing outstanding about the two-tooth rams, although the class as. a’ whole was a very fair one. The first and second prize winner among the ram hoggets were particularly good, showing true Romney character, with dense, weighty fleeces, and big,- well-boned bodies. C; Smith and Sons also secured the championship among the females, the winner being the first prize fourth-tooth ewe. This sheep was a very fine representative of the-Romney breed, of good frame and well covered. The Other two placed sheep - were nice types of Romney ewes. The two-tooth ewes were a good class, in which first prize went to a sheep from Mr A Woods’s flock, of true Romney character. It was a satisfactory state of affairs to see the awards throughout the section . fairly evenly divided among, several breeders. Taken all round the fat sheep entries were ■ very fair,- with good entries ’ and fairly keen competition. The effects. of the w’cather were-to be seen among the fat Jamb pens, where, owing to .the wet weather throughout the greater part of the growing season and the cold winds which have been experienced in the district during the last month or so, there was an absence of bloom among the various exhibits. There were a number of good pens of fat wethers, but the judge had the criticisim tq make that in a number of cases the sheep entered were too heavy for a freezing class, in which a low. compact body is required to meet the demands of the frozen meat trade. The fat ewes were good, without anything of outstanding merit coming forward. The judge said that there was little to be commented on in connection with the crossbred sheep, in which, although the entries were fair, the quality was only average. THE HORSE RINGS.

. Few shows in Otago could boast of such'rings of horses as yesterday faced the judges at Palmerston. The tendency for a falling off both in the quality and the number of heavy horse entries which has been noticeable at other shows this year was most certainly not in evidence yesterday. When it is mentioned that as many as 13 horses were paraded in one class, some idea of the interest which was taken in the section will be gained. Not only was the number of entries outstanding, but the quality also drew enthusiastic comments from every section of the crowd. The judge in many eases had no light task in selecting the winners, and with such well-known breeders as Messrs J. A. Johnstone, G. P. Johnston, C. M'Callum, and Mrs E. Banriantyne exhibiting it will be readily understood that competition was remarkably keen, and that the- points separating the placed horses were often very few. The judge said he had - never anticipated seeing such splendid types of the Clydesdale breed. The whole section was of outstanding merit. The males were not up to the standard of the females, although the champion entire was a very useful sort of horse. The champion of the females was a yearling filly belonging to Mrs E. Bannantyne, which was showing wonderful promise. She possessed very nice feet, and was a great mover. The geldings were a great lot, and in good show condition, while the classes for working teams drew some splendid groups of Clydesdales. Taken all round, the general opinion among those competent to judge' was that there have been at the most only two shows in Otago and Southland this year at which the quality in the Clydesdale ring was superior to that at Palmerston. What, has been said generaljy of the Clydesdales might be repeated in connection with the.light horses. Exhibitors were present from as far afield as Dunedin, and practically every class drew large entries. Chrysler was once again awarded the championship. No one owner carried-off an -undue -proportion

of the prize-money, nor did the outside horses have things by any means all their own way.

The competitors produced some very good jumping, the high jump going to a horse of Mr W. Hastie’s, of Pine Hill, after a very fine exhibition. GENERAL SECTIONS. The catalogue included the usual miscellany of general sections to be found at all country shows, but the entries were for the most part poor. The baking section attracted very little attention, and •in most classes the judges (Mrs J. J. Nyhon, Broad Bay) had only single exhibits to consider. Home industries classes as a rule attract the heaviest entries at the smaller rural shows, but yesterday’s catalogue was an exception. There was a much better showing of dairy produce, entries being good and the quality very creditable. The vegetable and poultry sections were poorly supported, and merited no particular notice. PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize list:— CATTLE. SHORTHORN. Judge: Mr A. Douglas (Mosgiel). Cow, four years old and upwards, in calf or in milk. Four entries—J. A. Johnstone 1,2, and 3. Cow, three years old, in calf or in milk. Four entries—J. A. Johnstone 1,2, and 3. Heifer, two years old. Two entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. Heifer, one year old. Three entries— J. A. Johnstone 1. 2, and 3. Cow and i two of her progeny. Two entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. Bull, three years old and upwards. One entry—J. A. Johnstone 1. Bull, two years old. Two entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. Bull, one year old. Three entries—J. A. Johnstone 1,2, and 3. Champion bull—J. A. Johnstone’s Bushey Park Golden Gift. Champion cow—J. A. Johnstone’s Bushey Park Sweet Briar. FRIESIAN, Judge: Mr W. Robertson (Middlemarch). Cow, four years old and upwards, in calf or in milk. Three entries —J. Payne 1 and 2, T. Hewitt 3. Cow, three years old, in calf or in milk. Three entries—A. Copland 1, T, Hewitt 2, J. Payne 3. Heifer, two years old, in calf or in milk. Three entries —T. Hewitt 1, A. Copland 2 and 3. Heifer, one year old. Three entries— T. Hewitt 1 and 2, A. Copland 3. Bull, three years old and upwards. One entry—T. Hewitt 1. Bull, two years old. One entry—J. Payne 1. Bull, one year old. One entry—A. Copland 1. Champion bull—T. Hewitt. Champion cow—J. Payne. Reserve champion cow—T. Hewitt. AYRSHIRE. Judge: Mr C. J. Cowan (Enfield). Cow, four, years old and upwards, in calf or in milk. Three entries —P. Walker 1,2, and 3. Cow, three years old, in calf or ib milk. Three entries—P. Walker 1. 2, and 3. Heifer, two years old, in calf or in milk. Two entries —P. Walker 1 and 2. Heifer, one year old. Two entries—D. Ireland 1 and 2. Bull, two years old. One entry—P. Walker 1. Bull, one year old. Three entries—P. Walker 1 and 3, D. Ireland 2. Champion bull—P. Walker. Champion cow—P. Walker. JERSEY. Judge: Mr T. Portis (Oamaru). Cow, four years old and upwards, in calf or in milk. Five entries —A. M'Gregor 1, D. Wright 2 and 3. Cow, three years old. in calf or in milk. Two entries —D. Wright 1, M. and R. Riddle 2. Heifer, two years old, in calf or in milk. Five entries—rP. J. Hellyer 1. M. and R. Riddle 2,3, and 4. Heifer, one year old. Six entries—M. and R. Riddle 1, D. Wright 2 and 3. Cow and two of her progeny. Three entries —D. Wright 1, M. and R. Riddle 2 and 3. Bull, three years old and upwards. One entry—D. Wright 1. Bull, one year old. Two entivies—P. J. Hellyer 1, D. Wright 2. Champion bull —P. J. Hellyer. Champion cow—A. M'Gregor. Most points in Jerseys—D. Wright.

j ANY BREED. Judges: Combined cattle judges. Cottar's cow, in calf or in milk. Two entries. —T. Phillipson 1, W. Day 2. Two best dairy cows, in milk. Five entries.—J. Payne 1, D, Wright 2, P. Walker 3. Best dairy cow. Six entries.—J. Payne 1, D. Wright 2, P. Walker 3. CROSSBRED. Jtftlges: Combined cattle judges. Cow, four years old and upwards, in calf or in milk. Two entries. —W. Day L ■ ■ Cow, three years old, in calf or in milk. Two entries. —T. Phillipson 1, P. Walker 2. Heifer, two vears old. Two entries, — M. and R. Riddle 1, P. Walker 2. Heifer, one year old. , Five entries. — A. M'Gregor 1, D, Wright 2 and 3. FAT CATTLE. (Judge: Mr D. Murray (Ranfurly). Pair of fat bullocks. Four entries. — J. A. Johnstone 1, P. Walker 2 and 3. ■ Fat bullock. Four entries. —Fraser and M'Lcod 1, P. Walker 2, D, Ross 3. ' Pair of fat cows or heifers. One entry. —J. A. Johnstone 1. Pat cow or heifer. Three entries.—J. A, Johnstone 1, D. Ross 2 and 3. SHEEP. MERINO. Judge: Mr A. M'Kinnon (Middlemarch). liam, four-tooth and upwards. Three entries. —G. Ross 1 and 3, J. Robbie 2. Ram, two-tooth. Two entries. —G. Ross 1 and 2. Ram lamb. Two entries. —G. Ross 1 and , 2. Pair of rams, two-tooth. Two entries. —G. Roes 1 and 2. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards (wet). Two entries. —G. Ross 1 and_2. Ewe, two-tooth. Two entries—G. Ross 1 and 2. ■ Ewe lamb. Two entries —G. Roes 1 and 2. Champion ram—G. Ross. Champion ewe —G. Ross. BORDER LEICESTER. Judge: Mr A. Matheson (Dunedin). Ram, four-tooth and upwards. Three entries —J. Chisholm 1,2, and 3.Ram, two-tooth. Two entries —J. Chisholm 1. Ram lamb. Three entries —J. Chisholm I, 2, and 3. Pair of rams, two-tooth. One entry— J. Chisholm 1. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards, wet. Three entries—J. Chisholm 1,2, and 3. Ewe, two-tooth. Three entries—J. Chisholm 1, G. Ross 2 and 3. Ewe lamb, Three entries—J. Chisholm 1, 2, and 3. Pair of ewes, two-tooth. Two entries —G. Ross 1 and 2. Champion ram —J. Chisholm. Champion ewe—J. Chisholm. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judge: Mr A. Matheson (Dunedin). Ram. four-tooth and upwards. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ram, tw9-tooth. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ram lamb. Two entries —IT. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Pair of rams, two-tooth. Two entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards, wet. Two entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe, two-tooth. Three entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe lamb. Two entries—lT. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Pair of ewes, two-tooth. Two entries —II. J. Andrew I and 2. Champion ram—lT. J. Andrew. Champion ewe —H. J. Andrew. ROMNEY MARSH. Judge; Mr J. Miller (Maungatua). Ram, four-tooth and upwards. Seven entries —C. Smith and Sons 1. A. Woods 2, D. Ross 3. Ram, two-tooth. Six entries—D. Ross 1 and 2, A. Woods 3. Ram lamb. Eight entries—A. Woods 1, 2. and 3. Pair of rams, two-tooth. Five entries — D. Rose I and 2, A. Woods 3. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards (wet). Eight entries —C. Smith and Sons 1. D. Ross 2 and 3. Ewe, two-tooth. Nine entries —A. Woods 1, D. Ross 2 and 3. Ewe lamb. Eight entries —D. Ross 1, A. Woods 2, C. Smith and Sons 3. Pair of ewee, two-tooth. Seven entries —D. Rosa. 1 and 3, A. Woods 2.

Champion ram—C. Smith and Sons. Champion ewe —C. Smith and Sons. CORRIEDALE.

Judge: Mr A. M'Kinnon (Middlemarch). Ram. four-tooth and upwards. Three entries—J. A. Johnstone 1,2, and 3. Ram, two-tooth. Four entries —J. A. Johnstone 1. 2, and 3. Ram lamb. Two entries—J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2.

Pair of rams, two-tooth. One entry— J. A. Johnstone 1. Ewe. four-tooth and upwards (wet). Three entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. Ewe, two-tooth. Four entries —J. A. Johnstone 1,2, and 3. Ewe lamb. Three entries—J, A. Johnstone 1 and 2. G. Stone 3. Pair of ewes, two-tooth. One entry— J. A. Johnstone 1. Champion ram—J. A. Johnstone. Champion ewe —J. A. Johnstone SOUTHDOWN Judge: Mr W. P. Reid (Maheuo). Ram, four-tooth and upwards. Five entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Ireland Bros. 3. Ram, two-tooth. Four entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, J. Payne 3. Ram lamb. Five entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. J Payne 3. Pair of rams, two-tooth. Two entries — H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards (wet). Five entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Ireland Bros. 3. Ewe. two-tooth. Four entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, J. Payne 3. Ewe lamb. Five entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Ireland Bros. 3, Pair of ewes, two-tooth. Three entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, J. Payne 3. Champion ram —H. J. Andrew. Champion ewe—H. J. Andrew. crossbred; Judge: Mr D. Murray (Ranfurly). Pen of three crossbred hoggets (ewes), most suitable for breeding purposes (fine wool). Four entries—D. Ross 1, A. Woods 2, Ireland Bros. 3. Pen of three crossbred hoggets (wethers). Three entries—lreland Bros. 1 and 2. . Pen of three .crossbred hoggets (ewes), most suitable for breeding purposes (strong wool). Six entries—J. Stenhouse I, D. Ross 2, Ireland Bros. 3. Pen of three crossbred ewes, with lamb at foot. Four entries—lreland Bros. 1, W. Cooper 2, D. Ross 3. FAT SHEEP. Judge: Mr T. Lynch (Ranfurly). Pen of not less than three fat long-wool wethers, not more than three-shear. Three entries—D. Ross 1 and 2, Ireland Bros. 3., Pen of not less than three fat wethers, most suitable for freezing, not more than three-shear. Six entries —A. Woods 1 and 2, D. Ross 3. Pen of not less than three fat ewes. Nine entries—A. Woods 1, W. Cooper 2, Ireland Bros. 3. Pen of not less than three fat lambs. Three entries—A. M'Laren 1, W. Cooper 2, Ireland Bros. 3. Pen of not less than three fat lambs, bred by exhibitor. Four entries—A. M'Laren 1, Ireland Bros. 2, W. Cooper Pen of not less than three fat lambs, most suitable for freezing. Four entries —lreland Bros. 1, W. Cooper 2 and 3. DOGS. Judge: Mr P. Laughton (Palmerston). Rough collie. Eleven entries.—J. Robbie 1, A. Fleming 2, D. Rose 3. Smooth collie. Eight entries.—J. Kitchen 1, 6. Ross 2 and 3. Bearded collie. Six entries.—J. Bray 1, R. Moore 2, J. Townsend 3. HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Judge: Mr W. M'Caw Allison (Clarksville). Entire, three years old. One entry.— J. Reid 1. Entire colt, one year old. Two entries. —J. A. Johnstone 1, W. Wedge 2. Mare, dry, four years old and upwards. Thirteen entries.—J. Reid 1, G. P. Johnston 2 and 4, C. M'Callum 3. Brood mare, with foal at foot, or in foal. Pour entries.—Mrs E. Bannatyne 1, Brown Bros, 2 and 3. Best foal. Three entries.—Mrs E. Bannantyne 1, Brown Bros, 2. Filly, three years old. Five entries.— Mrs E. Bannantyne 1, C. M'Callum 2, Kenyon Bros, 3. Filly, two years old. Six entries.— Brown Bros. 1, J. A. Johnstone 2 and 3. Filly, one year old. Four entries. — Mrs E. Bannantyne 1 and 3, C. M'Callum 2. Mare and two of her progeny. Four entries.—Mrs E. Bannantyne 1, Brown Bros. 2 and 3. Clydesdale Horse Society’s medal for best yearling or two-year-old colt or filly. Pour entries. —Brown Bros. 1. Gelding, four years old and upwards. Ten entries.—J. Diack 1, J. Reid 2, G. P. Johnston 3. Gelding, three years old. Four entries. —J.Reid 1, G. P. Johnston 2. C. M'Callum 3. Gelding, two years old. One entry,— Tibbet Lockhart 1. Spring cart horse, mare or gelding; suitable for farm work, Bcwt to lOcwt. Nine entries.—H. Brown 1, H. Oliver 2, J. Payne 3, Spring cart horse, mare or gelding, 15cwt. Nine entries.— H. Oliver 1, J, Reid 2, Tibbet and Lockhart 3. Two-horse working team. Eight entries.. —J. Reid 1, G. P. Johnston 2 and 3. Three-horse working team. Six entries —J. Reid 1, G. P. Johnston 2, C. M'Callum 3. Four-horse working team. Five entries -J. Reid 1, G. P. Johnston 2, C. M'Callum 3. Tradesman’s turnout, horse, cart, and harness. One entry—A. M'Gregor 1. Champion entire—J.Reid. Champion mare—Mrs E. Bannantyne. THOROUGHBREDS. Judge: Mr J. Gow (Outram). Brood mare, to foal before February 1, or with foal at foot. One entry—A. Cameron 1. Dry mare, three years old and upwards. Three entries —D. Ross 1, Miss M. Statham 2, R. Riddle 3. Gelding or filly, three years old. Two entries —T. Bowker 1, A. Coutts 2. Colt, gelding or filly, one year old. Two entries —D. Ross 1 and 2. HACKNEYS. Judge: Mr J. Mee (Dunedin), Gelding or filly, two years old. One entry—J. Chisholm 1. Gelding or filly, one year old. Three entries —D. Ross 1 and 2, J. Chisholm 3. Best jumper. Thirteen entries —Miss E. Greenslade 1, Miss F. Mitchell 2, M'Ara Bros. 3. Best lady rider over hurdles. Six entries—Miss M. Statham 1, Miss E. Greenslade 2. Best jumper, pony, 14 hands and under. One entry—P. Walker 1. Hack, highest jumper. Four entries — W. Hastie 1. Miss E. Greenslade 2, W. B. Clarkson 3. Light-weight hunter, 11 stone and under 13 stone. Five entries—Miss M. Statham 1, M'Ara Bros. 2, D. Ross 3. Heavy-weighi hunter, 13 stone and over. Ten entries —Miss F. Mitchell 1, Miss E. Greenslade 2, W. Hastie 3. Roadster or hack, gelding or mare, best suited to carry 11 stone. Fifteen entries —G. Pryde 1, Cameron Bros. 2, E. O'Fee 3. Roadster or hack, gelding or mare, best suited to carry 13 stone. Seven entries—Mrs T. Dalziel 1, F, Collins 2, Miss F. Douglas 3. Roadster or hack, gelding or mare, best suited to carry 15 stone. Six entries—A. Ingram 1. Miss E. Greenslade 2, C. Hallum 3.

Cob, 14.2 hands and not exceeding 15 hands, to be ridden. Eight entries — Miss J. Cuthbertson 1, G. Galloway 2, Miss M. Statham 3.

Gelding or mare, suitable for mounted infantry purposes. Thirteen entries—A. Ingram 1, Miss F. Douglas 2, M'Ara Bros. 3. Lady’s hack, to be ridden by a lady. Nine entries—G. Pryde 1, E. O’Fee 2, Cameron Bros. 3. Best paced hack, walk, trot or cantor. Fifteen entries—Mrs T. Dalziel 1, G. Pryde 2, Cameron Bros. 3. Dog-cart horse, to be driven in a vehicle. Four entries—Miss F. Douglas | 1, A. Ingram 2, D. Ross 3. Single buggy horse, to be driven in a vehicle. Eight entries—Mies Coutts 1, ; F. Collins 2, M'Ara Bros. 3. i Cob, 14 hands and not exceeding 15 i hands, to be ridden. Five entries—J. Philip 1, Miss Cuthbertson 2, G. Galloway 3. Best lady rider. Nine entries—Miss E. Greenslade 1, Miss M. Statham 2. ' Pony, mare or gelding, 12.2 hands and ! under, to be ridden. Ten entries—M'Ara i Bros. 1, D. Ross 2, Miss M. Larnach 3. 1 Pony, mare or gelding, 14 hands and I over 13.2. to be driven. Six entries— I Miss Bulleid 1, Mise K. Henderson 2. Pony, mare or gelding, 13.2 hands and

over 12.2, to be driven. Five entries — D. Ross 1, A. M'Leod 2, Miss D. Miller 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 12.2 hands and under, to be driven. Four entries— M’Ara Bros. 1, D. Ross 2, J. Philip 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 14 hands and over 13.2, to be ridden. Eight entries—• Miss E. Bujleid 1. Pony, mare or gelding, 13.2 hands and over 12.2, to be driven. Three entries— D. Ross 1. Miss D. Miller 2. Pony trot, 12.2 hands and not exceeding 13.2 Six entries—Miss G. Mills 1, P. Walker 2, Miss D. Miller £ Pony trot,'under 12.2 hands. Ten entries—M. Aitcheson 1 and 2, P. Walker 3. Champion pony—Miss E. Bulleid. Best boy rider. Nine entries—Miller Nicold. Best girl rider. Eight entries —K. Henderson 1, Mies D. Miller 2, Miss F. Ross 3. Stockmen’s race. Six entries—D. Ross 1, G. Smith 2, A. Coutts 3. Pony trot, riders 10 years and under. Five entries.—P. Walker 1, L. Sutherland 2, M. Aitcheson 3, Champion hack, —Mrs T. Dalziel. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Mrs J. J. Nyhon (Broad Bay). Two pounds fresh butter, in rolls or squares. Eight entries.—Mrs J. Stenhouse 1, Mrs J. A. Townsend 2, Miss C. Chisholm 3. Two pounds powdered butter, in rolls or squares. Eight entries.—Mrs J. Stenhouse 1, Mrs J. Townsend 2, Mies C. Chisholm 3. Fancy butter (fresh), one dish only. Five entries.—Mrs C. M'Gregor 1, Miss M'Laren 2, Miss C. Chisholm 3. Ten pounds salt butter. Two entries. —Mrs C. M'Gregor 1, Miss C. Chisholm 2. Two pounds fresh butter, in rolls or squares; for exhibitors who have never won a first prize at any show. Three entries.—Mrs J. Stenhouse 1, Miss C. M'Gregor 2, Mrs A. Nimmo 3. Two pounds powdered butter, in rolls or squares; for exhibitors who have never won a first prize at any show. Three entries. —Mrs J. Stenhouse 1, Miss C. M'Gregor 2, Mrs A. Nimmo 3. Fancy butter, for table use, quality and design. Three entries.—Miss C. Chisholm 1, Mrs J. Stenhouse 2, Mrs D. Walker 3. ■ Most points in dairy produce.—Miss C. Chisholm. BAKING'. Judge: Mrs J. J. Nyhon (Broad Bay). Loaf of homemade bread. Five entries, —Mrs F. Hay 1, Miss J. Cameron 2, Mrs A. M'Leod 3. ; Oaten cakes. Five entries.—Miss Chisholm 1, Mrs W. Johnston 2, Mrs D. Walker 3, Odten cakes, for exhibitors who have never won a first prize at any show. Two entries.—Mrs R. Frame 1, Mrs C. M'Callum 2. Scones (girdle). Ten entries.—Mrs D. Walker 1, Miss I. Ross 2, Mrs J. Ross 3. Scones (girdle), for exhibitors who have never won a first prize at any show. Two entries. —Mrs R. Frame 1, Mrs C. M'Callum 2. _ Scones (oven). Ten entries.—Mrs D. Walker 1, Miss I. Ross 2, Mrs J. Ross and Mrs A. Nimmo (equal) 3. Scones (oven), for exhibitors who have never won a first prize at any show. Four entries. —Miss M. M'Gregor 1, Mrs R. Frame 2.

Loaf of homemade bread, for exhibitors who have never won a first prize at any show. One entry.—Miss L. Cameron 1. Pikelets. Seven, entries. —Mrs W. Johnston 1, Miss I. Ross 2, Mrs J. Ross 3 ; Sponge sandwich, filling to be of jam. Eleven entries—Miss C. Chisholm 1, Mrs Pearse 2,,Mrs D. Walker 3. Pikelets (competitors to be 17 years of age or under). Four entries—Miss C. M'Gregor. 1, Miss F. M'Leod 2, Miss D. Marshall 3.

Best collection of pastry. Two entries —Mrs D. Walker 1, Miss M'Laren 2. Gingerbread cake. Seven entries —Mrs W. Johnston 1, Mrs F. Hay 2. Mrs Pearee and Miss M'Laren (equal) 3. Shortbread. Twelve entries—Miss C. Chisholm 1, Mrs W. Johnston 2. Miss M'Laren 3. Madeira cake. Ten entries—Mrs D. Walker 1, Miss M'Laren 2, M’®s C. Chisholm 3. SUNDRIES. Judge: Mrs J. J. Nyhon (Broad Bay). One dozen hens’ eggs. Four entries — Mrs W, Crossan 1, miss Crossan 2. Best collection of vegetables. Three entries—A. Churchman 1, G. Ireland 2, Mrs C. M'Callum 3. POULTRY. Judge: Mr W. A. Spence (Palmerston). White Leghorn, hen or pullet. Six entries—A. Churchman 1, R., t Frame 2, J. Stenhouse 3) White Leghorn, cock or cockerel. Three entries —R. Frame 1. J. Stenhouse 2, A. Churchman 3. q ’ Black Orpington, cock or cockerel. Two entries —P. Laughton 1, R. Frame 2. Black Orpington, hen or pullet. Two entries —R. Frame 1, P. Laughton 2. Black Minorca, hen or pullet. One entry—P. Walker 1.