SOUTHLAND SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22751, 11 December 1935, Page 4

SOUTHLAND SHOW

FIRST QUALITY LIVE STOCK SPLENDID ALL-ROUND EXHIBITION JUDGING OF SHEEP AND CATTLE (From Our Special Reporter.) INVERCARGILL, December 10. The Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual summer show was opened at Invercargill to-day in ideal weather. Typical Southland summer sunshine bathed the spacious showgrounds all day, at times becoming even too hot for comfort, and the most arduous part of the judging was disposed of under perfect conditions. The catalogue presented was, as usual; one of the best in the Dominion, and the general quality of the stock shown, notwithstanding that the province had an unenviable experience earlier in the year, was excellent. The service that the association is rendering the province is evidenced by the improvement in standards from year to year—an improvement that is noted from time to time by judges who return to Invercargill in an official capacity after an absence of some seasons.

The show will be continued to-day, when the large entry of Clydesdales and farm horses will be judged, together with a big showing of light horses and ponies.

A MAGNIFICENT SHOW ALL CLASSES OF STOCK MIRROR OF PROVINCIAL RESOURCES Nothing reflects the copious resources of the Southland Province more accurately than the annual show of the Southland A. and P. Association, which has now taken its rightful place among the hest two or three exhibitions of its kind in the Dominion. The show this year can only be described as magnificent. It embraces every department of primary industrial endeavour in the southern districts of the South Island, and is generally regarded by stockbreeders as about the most useful medium for displaying purebred stock in the Dominion. There were those who were inclined to scoff six years ago when a Eoyal Show was first allocated to Invercargill, suggesting that an exhibition held at such an extreme point of the country could not be representative. The answer to this was a 1929 Eoyal Show which eclipsed all previous records, and which was followed in 1934 by another of the same calibre. No more truly representative show has been staged by the Royal Agricultural Society or any of the associations with which it joins itself from year to year than either of the two shows that have been held at Invercargill, and it. is. to the credit of the province as a whole that year after year it maintains that same standard of quality in its local displays. There are seldom any sole exhibitor classes at the Southland Show, for the simple reason that there exists among breeders in the southern districts of the island an enthusiasm that is woefully lacking in some neighbouring localities. The annual show has become almost a personal responsibility with Southland farmers, with the result that in every respect it is a success season after season. Even those who do not exhibit attend the show to study the methods and the results of those who do, and the natural consequence is a steady improvement in livestock standards which is rapidly raising Southland to the 6tatus of the stud farm of New Zealand. THE CATTLE RINGS When one considers the remarkable general standard of the cattle rings at the Invercargill Show, the thought immediately arises that nothing succeeds like success. Not so many years _ ago Southland was struggling for recognition as a cattle breeding province. The dairy production was there, but the rest of the Dominion looked on and said that such a rigorous climate could not be kind to anything but the hardy Ayrshires. Experience proved that the general opinion was less than correct. Southland has gone on to produce some of the finest dairy stock in New Zealand. Not conr tent with using the best strains in New Zealand to build up their herds. South land breeders defied the restricting provisions of the national embargo, and introduced necessary new strains of blood, which have, without doubt, exerted the strongest influence on cattle breeding in the south. The best blood that England, the Channel Islands, and North. America, including Canada and the United Stated can provide, has been drawn upon to augment the quality that is inherent in the pastures of Southland. The result is that to-dav Southland can boast some of he finest dairy herds in. the country. New blood means new life to stock breeding, and the sooner stock breeders as a body insist on the free entry into this country of fresh strains that are so necessary'to the quality and character of New Zealand stock, the better for stud stock breeding generally. The popular dairv breeds were well represented to-day, and, in addition, there was a strong showing of beef cattle and the specially useful dual-purpose types such as Red Polls and milking Shorthorns. In all sections there was condition, which was all the morj surprising since the general experience oi: cattle raisers and dairy farmers during the past few months has been on the lean side. RED POLLS There was a very fair showing of Eed Polls, the average standard of merit beinf' high'. There was less competition than"there has been in the past, but there was a noticeable improvement in quality

and type. Mr G. S. Young (West Plains), although he had to concede both the male championships to his old rival, Mr F. B. Taylor (West Plains), nevertheless dominated the section and showed a most ottractice team. A study of the Neutyle stock of Mr Young over a period of years would suggest that he is following a policy of correct breeding along dual purpose lines, which cannot fail to bring success. In fact, it is the expressed opinion of good judges of the breed, reiterated from time to time, that no one in the Dominion is breeding more consistently in this respect than Mr Young. To make assurance doubly sure he produced his stock this year in the pink of condition, so that there undoubted breed character and type were to be seen at their best. His chief opponent to-day, since Mr P. B. Taylor had only two entries forward, was the Kenilworth herd of Messrs 0. A- and P. Garrett (Invercargill), which was represented by some very fine stock, but could not display the condition of the winning animals. In fact, some of the cattle from this stud were not in show condition at all, which was a pity, since it destroyed the judge's basis of comparison from the outlet. Mr Young took the female championship with a trim and attractive aged cow, Neutyle Symphony, got by the fine old sire Neutyle Challenger out of Neutyle Winsome. She is a good, roomy type with characterastic duel purpose type. The reserve championship was won by a herd mate of the champion Neutyle Shona, got by the same sire out of the champion cow. She is a nice type of heifer with plenty of time to develop into an unusually good cow. All the heifers were promising types, the best of them coming from Mr Young's stud. In the male sections Mr Young was again a prominent prize winner, but the championship ribbons went elsewhere. Mr F. B. Taylor won the championship with Radnor Romeo, by Otahuna Tutumai Gresham, by Radnor Dawn, a well-grown bull with a pair of strong and beautifully matched shoulders, a well-sprung' rib and neat legs. His only fault seemed to be a tendency to hollowness behind. The reserve champion bull was Mr Taylor's Taonui Ranger, by Alderstone Quality out of Taonui Duchess, a yearling of promise, well fleshed and nicely made, who needs only a little time to grow down and out. Mr Young's pair of yearling bulls were a good even couple with marked type and breeding, and his prize winning group was as good, a bunch of Red Polled cattle as have been paraded here for a good many years. The thing that struck the spectator was the strong family likeness throughout the group, which suggests uniformity of type and consistency of breeding practice. BEEF BREEDS Despite the fact that there are a lot of very fine Aberdeen Angus cattle in the province the showing to-day comprised only two, a couple of bulls shown by Mr W. E." Hunt (Wallacetown). Both are North Island-bred sires with plenty of the beef character which has made the breed one of the most popular beef types in a score of countries. The first prize two-year-old was bred by Mr T. May (Hastings), and the yearling by Mr H. B. Williams (Turihana). To make up for any lack in the Aberdeen Angus section, however, the Shorthorn classes were exceptionally well filled, producing the best competition that has been seen at the Invercargill show for vears. Canterbury, South Otago and Southland breeders contributed to that competition and succeeded in making a very fine showing of attractive cattle. The bull championship was won by Messrs James Morrison and Sons (Timaru) with a striking type of aged bull, bred in the North Island and a consistent show winner in the past. He is Carew sth, by Carew 4th out of Lady Langley, a strong, level bull with plenty o£ substance and good even fleshing. The reserve champion was shown by Mr J. C. Chamberlain (Ellesmere, Canterbury), the winner being a good stamp of two-year-old got by Thonss-leiph Master 2nd out of Thongsleigh Buttercup loth. He is a good, blockv type with plenty of weight and a good head which shows outstanding breed character. The yearling bulls were a good even lot, the red ticket going to Mr Chamberlain with another Thongsleigh Master 2nd get. and the second prize to Messrs Joseph Mosley and Sons (Clydevale). A half-brother to the first prize winner won the third prize- card for Mr Chamberlain.

Among the females there were a lot of very fine animals. The champion cow, Messrs James Morrison and Sons' aged entry by Westbiirn Knight, bred by Mr H. C. Barton. This is a big, roomy cow of weight and quality with a good level back and a fine head. The reserve championship went to the same breeders with Winchester Lass, by Langley Prince 4th. another good type of matron with just a trifle less finish to her conformation than the champion showed. Messrs Mosley and Sons were third in the class with a Windermere Count Stamp cow. The best of the dry cowg was Messrs Morrison and Sons' Lady Moorliouse 6th, by Westbiirn Knight, and Messrs Mosley and Sons showed a beautifully matched pair of three-year-old heifers, both of Windermere extraction, to win first and second in their class. The same exhibitors were first in the Lwo-yoar-old heifer class and first and second in the yearling heifer class, all three entries being well brought out and good promising samples of the breed. MILKING SHORTHORNS

The milking Shorthorn breed has come to stay in Southland, but it would seem that some of the herds in the province still stand in need of a more convincing discrimination between the beef and dairy characteristics of this highly profitable breed. The display to-day was as large as- usual, but somewhat less consistent in quality. The best of the prize-winners were admirable specimens of the breed, however, and could not easily be bettered in the best of northern herds. The female classes contained a lot of very good cows, but although there were some heifers of outstanding excellence, there were also a number which were definitely not worth a place in a good show ring. The champion tew was Mr John Kateman's (lnverearuill) Matangi Hazel, an aged matron who tarries her years strikingly still. The reserve champion was Messrs D. Murpny and Sons' (Kennington) Kennington Dinah 2nd, by Kennington Young Duke out of Kennington Dinah. This was another attractive animal, whose appear-

ance and conformation stressed in the most effective decree the dairy quality which is- undoubtedly hers. The three-year-old and two-year-old heifers, the best of which were shown by Mr J. M'Hwrick "(Otapiri), were very good types, and even in the junior heifer classes where Messrs D. Murphy and Sons were most prominent, dairy type and breed quality were well maintained. The Kennington breeders, Messrs Murphy and Sons, effectively disposed of all opposition in the male classes, and in- addition to winning a large share of the class awards, they annexed both championship ribbons. The champion bull was Hollies General, by Ashley Bank Sunbeam, bred by Mr John Bateman (Invercargill), a well-set-up, stylish sire of substance, with a good dairy record to back up his outward dairy appearances. The reserve champion bull was Messrs Murphy and Sons' first prize three-year-old, a well-conditioned, bloeky type, by St. Clements out of Sinclair Dolly Zenda. But for all his scale and blockiness he inclines in no way towards the beef type that should not be seen in this section. The first prize two-year-old bull, Mr R. R. Ferguson's (Awarua Plains) Galgorm Dandy, by Hollies General 2nd, bred by Messrs Murphy and Sons, was a very fine type of young sire, showing considerable promise. An even better type, however, was the prize-win-ning yearling bull, Mr C. T. Grant s (Glencoe) Willowgrove Dasher Boy, by Victoria Banker 3rd, which but for his slender years might have been in the running for the championship. He shows character and type in a marked degree, and needs only time to develop into something genuinely good in the way of a breeder and a show-ring champion. lhe junior yearling bulls were good types, but not outstanding, and the breeders groups shown by Messrs Murphy and Sons were also very fair representations of the breed, but they had one or two .weak; nesses which spoiled the uniformity 01 the exhibits. AYRSHIRES The Ayrshire section was really good, the qualitv of the females being excellent. The best class was that for cows in mi Ik, all three placed animals being fit to win anywhere in New Zealand. In the male section, the yearling bulls were the most impressive, the winner in this class being made reserve champion over the two-year-olds and next to the winning aged bull The winning group was also worthy of special mention. It consisted of a vearling bull and four females, all bred Isy Mr A. M. Weir (Menzies Ferry), lhe winning two-year-old bull and the winning yearling were both imported bulls, the former from Canada and the latter from the North Island, and they qualified for lhe MacKinnon Trust bonus. The aged cow in milk class in which the champion and reserve were found was a particularly strong one and the hMi standard of all three entries made the placing difficult. All displayed splendid udders. The champion, Mr A. M. Weir's Ivanhoe Josephine, was superior in udder capacity and heart room,'but the second and third placed cows, Mr R. S Weir's Allandale Lady Clair and Mr A. M. Weir's Ivanhoe Phyllis respectively, were splendid cows. The aged dry cow class was well contested, the winner, Mr A. M. Weir's Ivanhoe Queen o t Hearts, being a cow of large type, superior in capacity and evenness. The second, Mr R. S. Weir's Allandale Trixie 11, was similar in type, but more faulty. The third, Mr Peter Walker's Maesgwyn Moonbeam, was a smaller cow, lacking a little in quality. The three-year-old heifer class attracted only one entry, a first being awarded Mr A. M. Weirs Ivanhoe Sheema, a good heifer of high qualitv. In the two-year-old heifer in milk "class, Mr Peter Walker's Zealand Twinkle took the first award, being better in the udder where the second and third

were rather faulty. Two excellent heifers secured first and second places in the two-year-old dry heifer class, the winner, Mr A. M. Weir's Ivanhoe Mirella, showing more quality and evenness than the same exhibitor's Ivanhoe Graceful. Mr Walker secured third place with Zealand Lottie, which was rather out of condition. Only three entries were forward in the senior yearling class, the winner, Mr A. M. Weir's Ivanhoe Queen of Diamonds, being an evenly-balanced, good-quality heifer. The second, Mr Clifford Weir's Allandale Annie Laurie, was not in the same order, but a good heifer, nevertheless. The third award went to Mr A, M. Weir's Ivanhoe Pride, which was rather Mown in the back, although showing good quality. There were four junior yearling heifers paraded, and a ticket was awarded to each. The' first place went to Mr A. M. Weir's Ivanhoe Janet, a very even heifer of sweet conformation and splendid quality. The same exhibitor's Ivanhoe Joy, placed second, was a stronger heifer, but not so even. The third and fourth awards were claimed respectively by Mr R. S. Weir's Allandale Lady Countess and Mr Walker's Zealand Sunflower. The champion bull was found in the aged class, where it was the only entry. The ribbon was claimed by Mr Thomas Muirhead's Ivanhoe Phar Lap, a firstclass type of bull bred from the imported bull Harnelbel Calamity Pride, owned by Mr A. M. Weir. The judge considered the champion a well-balanced, deep bull, well worthy of the award, as he showed both breeding and quality. Three bulls were paraded in the two-year-old class, the first award going to Mr A. M. Weir's recently-imported Canadian bull, Springlea Swank, which showed exceptional development and a good front. The second placed bull, Mr Walker's Zealand Grand Duke, displayed a lot of dairy quality, although it was not so well balanced as the same exhibitor's Zealand Battler,' which secured the third award. The senior yearling bulls produced the reserve champion in Mr T. S. Muirhead's Ardgowan Favourite Scott, a son of the imported bull Hobsland Prince of Perfection, the judge describing it as a bull of splendid development and masculinity, with ample depth. The second placed animal, Mr A. M. Weir's Townhead Daniel, was equal in quality, but had not so much depth and development. Only one junior yearling was paraded, and the judge awarded a first to Mr Walker's Delvinside Happy Days. JERSEYS

There were good animals in every class of the well-contested Jersey section, the judge remarking that the competition was reafly outstanding throughout. In one or two classes a slight tail was evident, but this was not marked and variations in quality were not nearly so apparent as in previous years. It was clearly indicated that an improvement in the stock was being effected every year. The champion cow was Mr A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Fancy, exhibited in the aged cow in milk class. This cow was champion at Gore and reserve champion at the Royal last year as a dry cow. She was fit to be shown with success in any part of the country, being outstanding in type and dairy duality, while her only fault was that the teats were somewhat too closely placed. The reserve champion, placed second in the same class, was Mr William Archer's Teviot Bonny Heather. She was not quite so even in outline as the champion, but ran her very close on all other noints. Third went to Mr D. M. A. Cameron's Treasure's Sweetheart, which was not quite so big in the frame and a shade smaller in the vessel. The fourth, Messrs Jack Brothers' Appleby Queen, a good dairy cow, followed closely. The judge remarked that all of .the 11

entries could really be classed as outstanding, particularly the first five. The fifth award went to Mr A. M'Fadyen's Tokorangi Fairy. The winning cow in the dry cow class, Mr James Puilar's Granton Daisy Lass, was outstanding, being really in a class by herself. The second award went to Dr A. F. Ritchie Crawford's Marinoto Rosebud and the third to the same exhibitor's Hawkesbury Silver Fancy. Both were good, but not equal in quality to the other.. The three-year-old heifer class was won easily by Mr F. Woodfield's Tokorangi Felicie. The judge was impressed with the vessel and beautiful soft handling quality of skin in this cow and said that if she developed as she promised she should be a champion. The winner was followed closely by Mr R. Clark's Kyledale Patricia, which was not quite so strong in dairy quality and bred type. The same ex; hibitor took third award with Maori Precious Maid, a heifer of fine quality, which was first at the Royal Show last year, but was not so well caught up at the back of the vessel as the leaders. Mr D. M. A. Cameron's Roseland Kitty's Winner secured fourth place. The two-year-old heifers in milk were an even lot, with little to choose between them. Mr D. M. A. Cameron's Roseland Pearl secured the award on type and the good sliape of her vessel. Second place went to Mr W. R. Ireland's Gladfield Effie, and third to Mr Eric M'Kenzie's Beeswing's Lady Bird. The dry two-year-olds were not quite so good as the previous classes. The winner, Mr A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Gem, lacked a little in size, but carried a fair shaped vessel and should develop into a useful beast. She was followed closely by Mr M'Kenzie's Avon's Primrose and Avon's Queen Bess, which were not quite so strong in type. The senior yearling heifers were a good class, with the three placed animals all showing good quality vessels and well placed teats. There was little to choose between Mr Cameron's' Roseland Perfect Lady, Mr Ireland's Gladfield Capri, and Mr R. Clark's Kyledale Ailsa. An attractive ring was paraded in the junior yearling class, the placed heifers, Mr James Puilar's Granton Dark Lady, Mr Cameron's Roseland Daphne and Mr M'Fadyen's Forestvale Tui all being outstanding specimens. The champion bull was found in the uged class, the ribbon going to Mr Clark's Beechland's Red Flag, which scored on the superior character of head and length of body, but it took the judge some time to decide between him and Mr Cameron's Roseland Lord Aldan. The third placed animal, Mr T. J. Hall's Morvendale Laddie, did not handle so well as the others and was inclined to be short in the body. The hardest class of all to judge was the two-year-olds. Six were paraded, but none really stood out from the others. Messrs Jack Brothers' Suinmerlea Vanguard, which obtained first award, would have won more easily had he not been somewhat lacking in condition. This bull is a son of last year's Royal champion. Mr Puilar's Granton Remarkable was a little slack, but might develop into a good type. Mr William Archer's Scenic Sultan's Memory and Dr Crawford's Jerseyland Noble Price fol lowed closely, but lacked the breed characteristics of the first two. The senior yearling class produced the reserve champion, Mr Cameron's Pinewood's Sybil's Ruler, an outstanding bull which, had he been better in the head, would possibly have gained the championship ribbon. Mr J. C. Norman's Raureka Golden Laddie was not so well brought out as the winning bull, and did not show quite so much character. Mr Ireland's Gladfield Fiiiterprine, placed third, was not so good in the head, and lacked the tail finish of the other two. The junior yearling bulls provided a close contest between

first and second. Mr Cameron's Roseland Usurper was slightly deeper in the body, and superior in length to the second placed bull, Mr Pullar's Granton Golden Lad. Very little divided Messrs Jack Brothers' btrathallan Perfection and Mr M'Fadyen's Forestvale Pride, which respectively filled second and third places. The groups were outstanding, the group being headed by the yearling bull placed reserve champion. It was a good useful breeders' group. The second prize group, exhibited by Mr M'Fadyen, pos sessed good females, but the bull had not the necessary development, being only a yearling. The third group, shown by Mr Clark, was close up. FRIESIANS The Friesian section was one of the strongest in the show. Not only was competition keen but the standard of quality, thanks to the use of the best blood New Zealand can produce, was exceptional. The black-and-white breed has proved its adaptability to southern conditions. It requires very careful and generous feeding, but it can generally be relied upon to give results. Certainly it has done so in Southland, with the result that it is one of the most popular breeds of cattle in the districts south of the Waipahi River. In a section in which, there were so many good animals championships and red tickets were well deserved. The cow in milk class produced a string of very fine dairy cows, the best of which was Messrs W. Y. Dickie and Sons' (Ferndale) Glenstuart Alcartra Fancy, a real dairy type. Sir William Hunt was second with a cowbred by Mr R. J. Browne (Pukemaori) and Mr R. H. Dickie (Tuturu) was third. One of the best parades in the section was the dry cows, the pick of which was Mr R. H. Dickie's Lauderdale Lady Delhurst, by Bainfield Del King 2nd, an almost exemplary type of dairy animal and well deserving of the championship ribbon which came her way. Mr C. li. Potter (Pukerau) was a very close second in this class with a cow by Coldstream King Quality, Messrs Tait Bros. (Greenhills) third with a North Otagobred cow. In the special butter-fat class the same three animals were placed in the same order. The three-year-old heifer class completed a striking showing of quality cattle. In this and the dry and in milk classes there was but a single aninwl that was not fit to appear in the best of company. The red ticket was won by Mr James Brown (Waianiwa) with a Carlowrie Flower Boy heifer, second prize going to Sir William Hunt's Duchess Nctherland Sylvia. Messrs W. Y. Dickie and Sons were third with a Rosevale Echo Sir Colantha heifer. Some good types were shown in the young heifer classes, in which Messrs W. Y. Dickie and Sons, R. H. Dickie, Sir William Hunt. James Brown, and William Young (Otahuti) were the principal prize-winners. In the pairs of heifers and cows and cow and progeny classes the same exhibitors were prominent, and a fine standard was sustained throughout. The male classes in this section were very good. The entries were more widely distributed and the division of the prize money was more general. The average quality of the males was a good deal higher than usual. The best of the aged bulls was Mr C. 11. Potter's- (Pukerau) Ohio King Quality, by Coldstream King Quality, a nice, even bull, level and clean of line, ■with a very nice head. Mr R. 11. Dickie's Lauderdale Mercena Burkeyje was second and Messrs W, Y. Dickie and Sons' Melrose Champion Echo Sylvia third. All three were outstanding types, with good breed quality. Of the three-year-old bulls the Borstal Institution's Borstal Netherland King Sylvia was an easy first, and in the two-yeai'-old class Mr William Young (Otahuti) took first place with

Craigielinn Prince Topsy 2nd. Mr A. H. Hall (Thornbury) was second with a South Canterbury-bred youngster, and Messrs Gibb Bros. (Clifton) were third. One of the best fields paraded to-day in this section was that for yearling heifers. Ten animals appeared in the ring, and, although one or two were instantly disposed of as not worthy of consideration, most of them were well worth close study. Mr James Brown (Waianiwa) was first with a sweet little heifer by Newark de Kol Beets, and Mr William Young was second. Third prize went to Messrs J. and S. Brash (Waikiwi), and a-fourth award was made for Mr R. E. Hill's (Riverton) Riverside Delhurst Champion. Mr James Brown also won the red ticket for junior yearling bulls, with Mr R. H. Dickie second and Messrs W. Y. Dickie and Sons third. THE SHEEP PENS The variety of sheep breeds displayed each year at the Southland Show compares favourably with that at any show in the Dominion with the possible exception of the Canterbury Show, and it is to the credit of Southland flockowners that they always succeed in making a good showing of any breed which they place in the show pen. This was certainly the case to-day, in almost every section the quality of stock being high enough to entitle the sheep to appear in the best company in the Dominion. Not only in the stud sheep sections was this quality apparent, but also in the crossbred and fat stock sections. The fat lambs displayed were better than ever and both quality and condition paid tribute to the pioductiveness of Southland pastures. The only defection this year was in respect of the Corriedale breed in which there were no entries. Neither Otago nor Southland was represented in what is without doubt a most important breed in the fat lamb industry of the Dominion. BORDER LEICESTERS The Border Leicester breed was well represented, more than half a dozen flocks from all parts of Southland contributing to a very fine display. The breed has seldom appeared to better advantage in spite of the unfavourable conditions which stock had to contend with efcilier in the season. The ram classes both housed and unhoused were better patronised than usual and competition throughout was brisk. Mr William Kennedy (Otautau) took the male championship with a good type of sire who, in spite of a good burden of years, showed nil the best characteristics of the breed and added a good typical fleece to a fine carcfiss. The reserve championship ribbon went to another agijd ram, the second prize-winner in the same class shown by Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana). He was a big framed, nicely made sheep with a good covering of dense wool. In the ram logget classes Messrs Kennedy and Anderson were prominent, but one or two good animals were also shown by Mr Peter Campbell (Wyndham). _ The same breeders took the majority of the' awards in the _ unhoused classes, showing sheep which were brought out in surprisingly good order. The ewe classes made a brave show, and, in fact, could be relied upon to hold their own. with the best company in New Zealand at the present time. The sheep were well brought out, and in good condition. The female championship was won by the Kauana studmaster (Mr R. J. Anderson)- with his first prize aged wet ewe, the second prizewinner being almost a replica of the first, and winning the reserve championship ribbon. Both were massively-built types, with typically feminine heads and characteristic Border Leicester fleeces. The only difference between the two was a tendency on the part of the reserve champion to stand rather higher than the champion. Mr William Kennedy's (Otautau) prize-win-ning ewe hogget was a particularly attractive type, and his second prize entry was almost as good. Mr Anderson was third with another good specimen. The shorn ewe hoggets were a good lot, Mr Anderson. winning the red ticket and Mr Kennedy the second and third prize cards. The pairs of ewe hoggets were good, Mr Kennedy taking a first prize with a nicely-matched pair and Mr Anderson second. The natural condition classes were also very fair, Messrs W. Kennedy and R. J. Anderson taking the awards in aged sheep, and Messrs Kennedy and Peter Campbell (Wyndham) in the hogget classes. ENGLISH LEICESTERS

Outside competition made the English Leicester section a good deal more interesting than usual. This breed, for all the important part it plays in both woolgrowing and fat lamb raising in New Zealand, is never afforded the prominence in the show .ring which it deserves. It has played a great part in the pastoral history of the Dominion, and is still a factor in production despite the fact that those who still fancy its decided claims to notice seem determined to hide their light under a bushel. Their allegiance is for the most part something of which they do not speak much. Mr H. J. Andrew (Maheno), whose Punchbowl stud devotes as much time as it can spare from the breeding of among the finest Southdowns in New Zealand to the English Leicester breed, was represented by a good team to-day, and two or three Southland flocks contested the issue with him. The section as a whole was good, and the best of tb.e sheep were exceptionally good. The champion ram came from the Punchbowl flock. He is a massive type of sire who handles very well and presents all the best characteristics of the breed. The reserve champion, shown by Mr Peter Campbell (Wyndham) - and bred at Timaru by Mr A. S. Elworthy, carried a very typical English Leicester fleece, but he had not the carcass development ot the champion. The champion ewe, also shown by "Mr Andrew, had style and fleece quality as well as excellent carcass development. She stood well on/ her feet and looked a perfect mate for the champion. It is probably this good matching that contributes as much as anything to the success of the Punchbowl stud, whether it is in Southdowns or English Leicesters. The reserve champion ewe, selected from Messrs M'Leish Bros.' (Otahuti) team, was a smaller sheep but still a good type. Her fleece was in splendid order and handled nicely. LINCOLNS The swan song of the Lincoln breed in New Zealand has been sung, or alleged to have been sung, so often that one is surprised to see any representatives of the breed finding their way into the show pens. But Canterbury, Southland and one or two North Island exhibitions still keep the flag flying and, from what one can gather, to good effect. The Lincoln- still has a place in sheep-breeding in New Zealand, and with the steady advancement of purer breeding in Southland it is encouraging to find the good old long-wool breed receiving a certain amount of recognition. The entry to-day, though small, was good. Only one exhibitor was represented, but he showed a good bunch of stock. His champion and reserve champion rams were fine square set types, well woolled, and showing real Lincoln type. The only fault that spoilt the evenness of the pair was divergence of wool type noticeable j between the two fleeces. In the absence j of any older sheep the ewe championship went to a very nice little ewe hogget, I well grown for age and beautiiully covered with a characteristic Lincoln fleece. The whole of the exhibits came from the flock of Mr J. S. Marshall (Oporo). RYELANDS With the steady increase in the Down vogue in fat lamb production in Southland, the Ryeland breed of sheep is gradually achieving more importance, and although at to-days show the competition was not very keen, the southern districts of the South Island are deti-

aitely turning their attention to this highly useful breed. Even a small entry is interesting provided there is competition, and on this occasion three flocks ■vere represented. Messrs S. and R. iSvans (Longbush) and W. P. Hishon (Oreti) gave a good account of themselves, and showed some good sheep. Messrs S. and R. Evans's champion ram was a particularly good type, low-set, with a good level back, excellent ribs, and a good, dense, typically Ryeland fleece. The trouble was that the worst of the sheep in this section were really bad, and when it came to choosing a reserve champion ram the judge had to admit that there was nothing forward fit to annex such an award. Consequently no reserve ribbon was awarded. '.Che champion ewe was a perfect match for the champion, although it came from n different flock, being shown by Mr W. P. Hishon (Oreti). The ewe hoggets were_ all excellent types, but in one or two instances there was evidence of trimming of wool which is certainly not usual, and is never desirable. SHROPSHIRES The Shropshire breed came late to oouthland, and even when southern p-aziers were struggling for a place in the sun against' the keen and established competition of "prime Canterbury," flockowners in this part of the Dominion relusen to recognise the importance in the fat lamb industry of the big-framed, strong breeding Shropshires. And even to-day the flocks of Southland are small, although the influence of the Shropshire sire is strong in the flocks that are' each year producing the best of the fat lambs that are exported south of the Waipahi River. To-day the stud stock shown was rot illustrative of the influence that the breed is wielding in fat lamb production, and. despite the fact that judges each year ai. this show point out the weaknesses and defects of the breed as shown, the display never improves noticeably. Mr William Kennedy's champion ram was a beautiful sheep, typical of the breed, and the reserve champion, a shorn two-tooth ram s!i'own by Mr J. S. Marshall (Oporo), was another very attractive type. Mr Lenuedy also won the ewe championship with x a very fair two-tooth ewe, the reserve ribbon going to Messrs S. and R. Evans (Longbush). with an aged ewe of good character and type. The ewe hoggins, like the ram hoggets, did not produce a standard of quality acceptable to the judge. SOUTHDOWNS

The Southdown breed has a following in Southland which accounts in large measure for the good favour which Southland kiffib at present enjoys. It was not surprising, therefore, that competition to-day should be keen. Yet it would not have bien quite so brisk had it not been for the presence of a fine team from the Punchbowl 'flock of Mr H. J. Andrew (Maheno), who has enjoyed an unbroken run of successes at South Island shows fur the past five years. Consistency of breeding is the watchword at the Punchbowl stud, and the value of such is abundantly proved by the almost phenomenal success of the Maheno sheep wherever they are shown. Mr Andrew, however, found that he had some of the keenest opposition to-day that he has encountered since last he showed at the Invercargill Show. The class as a whole was an excellent one, setting a standard of quality that has not been surpassed this year at any show outside Giristchurch. Local breeders have found a new interest in the breed lately, and even the last two years have produced an improvement that is immediately apparent to a judge. The judge to-day was one of the first to introduce the Southdown to Southland ram fairs, and he expressed himself as more than delighted with the outcome of a trend in breeding to which he had contributed so much. Mr H. J. Andrew won the ram championship with a very fine aged ram which was a very fine type of sheep, blocky in conformation, thick-set and short-legged, and carrying a good Southdown fleece. The.same breeder won the reserve championship with a four-tooth ram of Quality. The champjon ewe, also shown by Mr Andrew, carried the characteristics of the. breed exceptionally well,. despite its age. She was a useful type. of matron, with an excellent head and a good, roomy body. The class awards were well distributed, despite the fact that the majority of the red tickets were secured by the Maheno breeder, Mr H. J. Andrew. Mr A. W. Pf.nriett (Clinton) was again very prominent, and '. showed a very good team of shijep, while other awards were won by Messrs Robert Fraser (Tokanui), S. Rcidger (Wright's Bush), R. 0. Pannett (Clinton), the Southland Frozen Meat Company. (Makarewa), D. D. Stewart (Dipton), Peter Campbell (Wyndham), and S.and R.. Evans (Longmush). The competition was keen in both the housed and the unhoused classes, but in both departments the Maheno breeder had no equal. ROMNEY MARSH . At the present time there is no show, in the South Island that can stage a better showing of Romney Marsh sheep than the Southland Show. The Kentish breed likes Southland conditions well, and has proved himself an amazingly good doer. Added to this is the fact that he is essential to the progress of Southland fat lamb raising, which is rapidly approaching top place in the Dominion. Competition was good in all classes today; and the general standard of quality was very good. Actually the standard showed a considerable improvement on that of former years, the entire entry being composed of generally good sheep. In the open classes the aged sheep were all nicely woolled, and showed excellent constitution. One of the most pleasing factors about the wool was its evenness. The champion ram. shown by Messrs Joseph Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) was a well-matured type, exhibiting all the best traits of the good Romney sire. He was: opposed by a lot of good sheep, but he had just too much quality and finish for the rest of them. He was a welibuilt sheep, even in the wool, and displaying plenty of character. There was little to ;iick and choose between him and the reserve champion, which was another very use::ul type of sire for any flock. The majority of the hogget rams were also pleasing types, being well sprung in the ribs:, and very even in the fleece. The natural-conditioned classes produced 6ome really first-class aged rams, the best of the prize-winners commending themselves mainly throush the good bone which they exhibited. The shorn rams and the pens of flock rams were not quite up to the standard found in the open classes, but on the whole they were very fair. One defect in the ram classes that could not escape notice, however, was a tendency. to over-length in the head. Commenting on the entries the judge said that it was nearly a quarter of a century since he had judged the breed at an Invercargill Show, and he could not help being impressed by the all-round improvement in quality.

Other prize-winners in the ram classes •were Messrs David Robertson and Sons

(Waikoikoi), Eric Shirley (Clinton), R. J. Anderson (Kauana), W. G. Ladbrook (Gore), Peter' Campbell (Wyndham), 'M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti), aiid William Marshall (Waianiwa). In the unclothed classes competition was also keen, and the prize-winners'included Messrs J. John ston (Dipton). and R. F. Kirk (Kelso) in • addition to the successful exhibitors in the open classes. Taken all round the Romney Marsh ewes were a particularly fine lot and there was a noticeable absence of the tail end so apparent at some shows. The wool, as a whole, showed great evenness j-nd crimp, qualities which are keenly demanded by buvers to-day. Tn the opinion of the judge. Mr John Miller (Maungatua, Outram), the first prize aged ewe, shown by Messrs Joseph Mosley and Sons (Clydevale), which was also awarded the championship, showed a particularly flue and even fleece, possessed- of a wellsprung level back, and was altogether typical of the breed. In the. class for ewes-over 18 months and under 30 months, Messrs Joseph Mosley and . Sons were a«ain successful, their winning ewe in this: class being awarded the reserve championship. She also was a very fine Hve of the low set modern type of sheep demanded under present-day conditions. The same breeders won with n sheep very similar to their others in the class for'ewes under 18 months. In the ewes i.nder 18 months, shorn, their exhibits filled all three places, very nicely woolled sheep with a long, clean staple. They were successful in filling the first and third places in the class for two ewes under 18 months and E. Shirley (Clinton) filled the second place with a pair of very nicely woolled hoggets which, however, suffered somewhat from lack of size. In the natural-condition classes E. Shirley had n»re' success, but still shared the honours with Messrs Joseph Mosley and Sons. He took first and third places in the classes: for ewes under 18 months and first in ■; the • section for two ewes under 18" .months. These were particularly nice ewes, showing a beautiful even fleece of great quality ana should be heard of in the future. . The outstanding- performance of the day was that of the Clydevale breeders, Messrs- Joseph' Mosley and Sons, whose Riverslea stock was prominent in almost every class. \ CROSSBRED SHEEP The. crossbred sheep' section, although small,, was select. Actually the crossbred has a. less important place in Southland grazing than might be expected, mainly due to .the fact that local enthusiasm runs moire along the lines of purebred sheep. In. to-day's display, however, there were both quality and distinctiveness. For the most, part they were well bred, largeframed sheep, well clotbediwith the type of wool which overseas buyers are seeking •at the present time, now that the super fine wools have reached a price which, in the ■ view of the textile industry, is too high. But the section was not representative of the province. The Eastern District of Gore can produce as fine a type of crossbred as was ever bred in the Dominion, but this year the majority of the entries came from a clearly defined area further south. Among the principal prize winners in the section were Messrs W.J. Clark. (Tussock-Creek), Alexander Greenlees (Wyndham), William Lindsay (Wallacetown), and George Low (Otautau);. •; - : FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS The entry- of fat sheep was not what it might: have been at such a show, but it was weak only in numbers. The type of stock shown represented a high standard of grazing, but the quantity was poor. Southland pastures are capable of prodncing; the very best mutton, and, as a matter of fact, they do, but graziers apparently do not feel obliged to contribute 1 to the f success of the show, at least in this respect. The principal exliibitors .and prize : winners in the fat sheep'classes on this occasion were largely the same flockowners who have gained prominence at this show for the past; 10 years. Mr George Low (Otautau) and Mr William Lindsay (Wallacetown), both of whom are well known in show pens all over Otago and Southland, took a good share of the prize money; while Messrs S. and R. Evans (Longbush) with a comparatively small entry, repeated some of their former successes. Messrs J. B. Swale (Otapiri), .T.'-A: FaheyV.rßosslyn: Bush); James Grant" (Bayswater), and B. Mangon (Otautau) were also in the picture with some very good fats; The fat lamb section was in much, different case. It was w'ell'filled with a very attractive and highly profitable type of well-grown, nicely-conditioned lamb. Taken all over the section was, an excellent one, and it may be conjectured that it was stock of the-kind shown to-day which moved Mr T. A. Duncan (chairman of the New Zealand Meat Producers' Board) to assure southern graziers recently that, judging, by the progress they were making, it would be only a very short time before Canterbury fat lamb growers were seeking" to have the Southland brand placed on their produce in the same way as South-; landers had once sought, recognition through the "prime Canterbury" brand. The type of lamb being bred in Southland has much to, commend it to buyers, and 'the touch of Down which so many of them have give them just that extra finish which Smithfield market is always looking for; :;•■'-' Messrs William Lindsay (Wallacetown) and George Low (Otautau) were again very*much .to the fore in this section, but they met with a fair amount of successful

opposition from Messrs S.-and R. Evans (Longbush), James Grant (Bayswater), T. A. Fahey (Rosslyn Bush),,J. B. Swale (Otapiri). W. Swale (Limehills), George Gray (Wallacetown), R. Swale (Kauana).

T. E. Paterson (Otapiri). and A.-Dickson (Wendon). These entries covered the whole gamut ■of lamb production in the south, and after seeing the stock penned one is inclined to ponder, why Southland has not loner; ago ousted Canterbury for the hallmark of quality in lamb. What might be regarded as the blue riband of fat lamb raising in Southland was the class for 12 crossbred fat lambs for special exhibition on the London mar- > ket after judging at this show. The cutrv in -this class was a good one, and 1 lie judge had an unenviable, task separating the best of the groups. Mr T. E. Pr.terson "(Otapiri) won. the first prize w'th a perfectly matched dozen lambs, Mr \V. Swale(L'imehills) following close on his heels with another good lot. with Messrs B. Manson .(Otautau) and George' Gray-' I Wallacetoivn) second and third respectively. THE AWARDS The following are the awards in the sheep and cattle sections: — SHEEP BORDER LEICESTER. Judges: Rains, Mr W. Roxburgh (Ryal Bush); ewes, Mr R. J. Low (Rakaia). ~ Ram, over 30 months. Three entries— W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1 and 3 and champion, .R. .J. Anderson (Kauana) 2 and reserve champion. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. Four entries—W. Anderson (Otautau) 1, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 2, 1\ Campbell (Wyndham) 3. Ram, under 18 months, shorn on or after August 15, 1935. Eight entries— W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1 and 2, P. Campbell (Wyndham) 3. Two rams, under 18 months. One J. Anderson (Kauana) 1.

Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot. Three entries —R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 1,2, champion, and reserve champion. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with; lamb at foot. Three en-

tries —R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 1, W. Kennedy (Otautau) 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Five entries —W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1 and 2, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 3. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or after August 15. Six entries —R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 1, W. Kennedy (Otautau) 2 and 3. Two ewes, under IS months. Two entries —W: Kennedy (Otautau) 1, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 2.

NATURAL CONDITION CLASSES. Ram, over IS months. Five entries — W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1 and 2.

Ram. under 18 months. Two entries W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1 and 2.

Two rams, under IS months. One entry—W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot. Seven entries —W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1 and 2, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 3. Ewe, under IS months. Two entries —W. Kennedy (Otautau} 1 and 2. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judge:-Mr S. W. Ayson (Southbrook). Ram. 18 months and over. Five entries—H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1 and champion, Peter Campbell (Wyndham) 2 and reserve champion, M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti) 3. Ram, under 18 months. Three entries —H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, P. Campbell (Wyndham) 2. Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Three entries —H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1 and champion, M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti) 2 and reserve champion. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries— H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1. W. Kennedy (Otautau) 2. LINCOLN. Judge: Mr S. W. Ayson (Southbrook). Ram, 18 months and over.' Two entries —J. S. Marshall (Otaio) 1,. 2, champion, and reserve champion. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries — J. S. Marshall (Otaio) 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries — J. S. Marshall 1 and champion. ROMNEY MARSH. Judges: Rams, Mr G.-Allen (Masterton); ewes, Mr J. Miller (Outram) Ram, over SO months. Eight entries— J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1, 2,.and champion, D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) 3, E. Shirley (Clinton) 4. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. Ten entries—J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1,2, and reserve champion, E. Shirley (Clinton) 3, W. Kennedy (Otautau) 4. Ram, under 18 months. Six entries— R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 1, E. Shirley (Clinton) 2, J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 3 and 4. Ram, under 18 months, shorn after August 15. Nine entries—W. G. Ladbrook (Gore) 1. P. Campbell (Wyndham) 2, M'Leish Bros. 3, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 4.. Two rams, under 18 months. -Four entries—J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1 and 2, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 3'. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot. Seven entries—J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1,2, and 3. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Six entries —J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1 and 2, D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) 3. Ewe. under. 18 months. Eight entries —J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1, E. Shirley (Clinton) 2, D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) 3. ' Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or after August 15. Seven entries—J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1. 2, and 3. Two ewes, under 18 months. lour entries—J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1 and 2, E. Shirley (Clinton) 3. NATURAL CONDITION CLASSES. ' Ram, over 30 months. Nine entries— J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1,3, and 4, P. Campbell (Wyndham) 2. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. Ten entries—J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1,2, and 3, M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti) 4. • • . Ram, under 18 months. Ten entries— W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1, J. Mosley and. Sons (Clydevale) 2 and. 3, J. Johnston (Dipton). 4... . Two rams, under 18 months. Six entries—R. F. Kirk (Kelso) 1 and 3, J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 2. Two rams under 18 months, shorn after August 15. Four entries—M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti) -1, W. G. Ladbrook (Gore) 2, R. F. Kirk (Kelso) 3. • Three flock rams, under 18 months, shorn, best suited for breeding export fat lambs. Three entries—M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti) 1,-W; G. Ladbrook (Gore) 2, P. Campbell (Wyndham) 3. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot. Eight entries—J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1, D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) 2,'R. F. Kirk (Kelso) 3. RYELAND. Judge: Mr S. W. Ayson (Southbrook). Ram, 18 months and over. Two entries—S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 1 and champion, W. P. Hishon (Oreti) 2.' _ Ram, under 18 months, shorn after August 15. One entry—S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 2. ."" •'■' ■' .' Ewe, 18 months and over, with lamb at foot. Two entries—S. and R. Evans (Longbush)' 1 and champion. Ewe, under 18 months. Four entries—5. and R. Evans 1, W. P. Hishon (Oreti) 2. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn after August 15. One entry—S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 1. . SHROPSHIRE. Judge: Mr Alan Grant (Waimate). Ram, 18 months and over. One entry —rW. Kennedy (Otautau) 1. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries— J. S.Marshall (Oporo) 1, W. Kennedy (Otautau) 2.- • , ■ Ram, under 18" months, shorn after August 15. Three- entries—J. S. Marshall (Oporo) 1 and reserve champion, A. Drummond (Five Rivers) 2. . Ewe, 30 months and over, with lamb at foot. Two entries—S. and R. Evans 1,2, and reserve champion. Ewe, over 18 and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry—W. Kennedy 1 and champion. Ewe, under 18 months. One entry— J. S. Marshall (Oporo) 1. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn after August 15. Two entries—A. Drummond (Five Rivers) 1 and 2. Two ewes, und'-r 18 months. One entry —W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1. SOUTHDOWN. Judge: Mr Alan Grant (Waimate). Ram, over 30 months. Three entries — H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, A. W. Pani.ett (Clinton) 2, S. Ridger (Wright's Bush) 3. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries—H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1. Ram, under 18 months. Six entries — H. J Andrew (Maheno) 1, A. W. Pannett; (Clinton) 2, R. Fraser (Tokanui) Ram, under 18 months, shorn after August 15. Five entries—H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, R. O. Pannett (Clinton) 2, A. W. Pannett (Clinton) 3. Two rams, under 18 months. Four entries —Southland Frozen Meat Company, Ltd. (Invercargill) 1, H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 2, A. W. Pannett (Clinton) Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot. Four entries—H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, Southland Frozen Meat Company, Ltd. (Invercargill) 2, A W. Pannett 3. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Three entries— H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, A: W. Pannett (Clinton) ? and 3. Ewe, under 18 months. Five entries — H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, R. Eraser Tokanui) 2, A. W. Pannett (Clinton) •> Ewe, under IS months, shorn after Ai'gust 15. Four ei.tries—H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1. Southland Frozen Meat Company, Ltd. (Invercargill) 2, A. W. Pannett (Clinton) 3. Two ewes, under IS months. Ilirec entries —Southland Frozen Meat Company. Ltd. (Invercargill) 1, A. W. Pannett (Clinton) 2. H J. Andrew (Maheno) Group consisting of one ram over 18 months, one ram under 18 months, oild ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot, and one ewe under 18 month*. Three entries—H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1. A. W. Pannett (Clinton) 2, Southland Frozen Meat Company, Ltd. (Invercargill) 3. NATURAL-CONDITION CLASSES. Ram over 18 months. Six entries—H. J Andrew (Maheno) 1, D. D. Stewart (Dipton) 2, P. Campbell (Wyndham) 3. Ram under 18 months. Five entries— H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, Southland Frozen Meat Company, Ltd. (Invercargill) 2. S. Rodger (Wright's Bush) 3. ° Two rams under 18 months. One entry —S. Rodger (Wright's Bush) 1. Ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot. Three entries—H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1. S. Rodger (Wright's Bush) 2, A. W. Pannett (Clinton) 3. Ewe under 18 months. Seven entries— H. J. Andrew- (Maheno) 1, Southland Frozen Meat Company, Ltd. (Invercargill) 2 and 3, P. Campbell (Wyndham) 4. ■

Two ewes under 18 months. Two entries —H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 2. CROSSBRED. Judge: Mr J. M. Watson (Invercargill). Two ewes, strong wool, over 18 months, with lamb at foot. Three entries —A. Greenlees (Wyndham) 1, W. J. Clark 'Tussock Creek) 2 and 3. Two ewes, fine wool, over 18 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries—W. J. Clark (Tussock Creek) 1 and 2. Two ewes, strong wool, under 18 months. Six entries—A. Greenlees (Wyndham) 1 and 2, W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 3. Two wethers, strong wool, under 18 months. Four entries —W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1, G. Low (Otautau) 2, A. Greenlees (Wyndham) 3. Two ewes, fine wool, under 18 months. Two entries—W. J. Clark (Tussock Creek) 1 and 2. Two wethers, fine wool, under 18 months. Two entries—W. J. Clark (Tussock Creek) 1 and 2. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Five entries —J. Moslev and Sons (Clydevale) 1 and 2. R. F. Kirk (Kelso) 3. -Ewe, under 18 months. Ten entries— E. Shirley (Clinton) 1, J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 2, E. Shirley (Clinton) Two ewes, under 18 months. Six entries— E. Shirley (Clinton) 1, J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 2. Five ewes, under 18 months. One entry —R. F. Kirk (Kelso) 1. Group consisting of one ram over 18 months, one rain under 18 months, one ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot, and one ewe under 18 months. Ttfo entries—J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 1, W. G. Ladbrook (Gore) 2. FAT SHEEP. Judges: Messrs D. Windle (Gore) and T. Lynch (Alexandra). Three twortooth wethers or maiden ewes, strong wool. Two entries —W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1, G. Low (Otautau) 2. Three two-tooth wethers or maiden ewes. Down or Ryeland cross or fine wool. Three entries —G. Low (Otautau) 1 and 3, B. Manson (Otautau) 2. , Three fat lambs for butchers' purposes. Three entries —W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1,2 and 3. Thr.ee fat lambs for butchers' purposes, Down or Ryeland cross or fine. wool. Seven entries—A. and J. Young (Wyndham) 1, J. Scott (Wallacetown) 2, J. B. Swale (Otapir.i) 3. Three crossbred wethers, any age, strong wool, suitable for frozen meat trade. Two entries —S. and R. Evans (LongbUsh) 1, G. Low (Otautau) 2. Three crossbred wethers, any age, Down cross or Ryeland cross or fine wool, suitable for meat trade. Two entries —S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 1, G. Low (Otautau) 2. Three two-tooth crossbred wethers or maiden ewes, strong wool, suitable for frozen meat trade. Three entries—J. Grant (Bayswater) 1, S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 2. G. Low (Otautau) 3. Three two-tooth crossbred wethers or maiden ewes, Down or Ryeland cross or fine ' wool. Four entries —J. Grant (Bayswater) 1, S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 2, G. Low (Otautau) 3. Three crossbred, lambs most suitable for frozen meat trade, strong wool. Three entries—H* D. Collie (Otautau) 1, W. Swale (Limehills) 2. Three lambs most suitable for frozen meat trade. Two entries —S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 1, W. Swale (Limehills) 2. Three crossbred lambs most suitable for frozen meat trade, Down or Ryeland cross or fine wool. Nine entries — R. Swale (Otapiri) 1, T. E. Paterson (Otapiri) 2, G. Gray (Wallacetown) 3. Three fat lambs most suitable for frozen meat trade, Down or Ryeland cross or fine wool. Five entries —J. B. Swale (Otapiri) 1, R. Swale (Otapiri) 2, A. Dickson (Wendon) 3. Twelve fat crossbred lambs, one earmark. Ten entries—T. E. Paterson (Otapiri) 1, W. Swale (Limehills) 2, B. Manson (Otautau) 3, G. Gray (Wallacetown) 4. SHEEP DOG TRIALS Judge; Mr T,. Maze (Balclutha). J. Queaile (Lochiel), 68 points .. .. 1 D. Watson (Lochiel), 67£ points .. 2 J. M'Callum (Lochiel), 63 points .. 3 There were 14 entries. ."'-, CATTLE ABERDEEN ANGUS. Judge: Mr Angus Campbell (Edendale). Bull, born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—W. E. Hunt's (Wallacetown) Mars of Matapihi, by Prince of Matapihi out of Countess of Matapihi, 1 and champion. Bull, born since July 1, 1934. One entry—W. E. Hunt's (Wallacetown) Turihana, by Bonaparte of Makareta 1 and reserve champion. SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr Angus Campbell (Edendale). Bull, born prior to July 1, 1932. One entry—James Morrison and Sons' (Timaru) Carew V, by Carew IV out of Langley Lady 111, 1 and champion. Bull born since July 1, 1933. One entry—J. C. Chamberlain's (Ellesmere) Thongsleigh Master 53rd, by Thongsleigh 2nd out of Thongsleigh Buttercup 15th, 1 and reserve champion. Bull, born since July 1, 1934. Four entries—J. C. Chamberlain's (Ellesmere) Thongsleigh Master 61st, by Thongsleigh Master. 2nd out of Thongsleigh Victoria 'l7th, 1; J. Mosley and Sons (Clydevale), 2; J. C. Chamberlain (Ellesmere), 3. Cow, in milk, born prior to July 1, 1932. Three entries—James Morrison and Sons' (Timaru) unnamed, No. 14014, by Westburn Knight out of Ellesmere Lady Darlington, 1 and champion; James Morrison and Sons' Winchester Lass, by Langley Prince out of Maraweka Countess Pye, 2 and reserve champion; J. Mosley and Sons' (Clydevale) Riverslea Irish Queen 2nd, by Windermere Count Stamp out of Windermere Irish Queen, 3. Cow, dry, born prior to July 1, 1932. One entry—James Morrison and Sons' (Timaru) Lady Moorhouse 6th, by Westburn Knight out of Ellesmere Lady Darlington, 1. ■■ Cow, in milk, born since July 1, 1932. Two entries—J. Mosley and Sons' (Clydevale) Riverslea Diamond Countess 2nd, by Windermere Count Stamp out of Windermere 02, 1; J. Mosley and Sons' Riverslea Queen 2nd, by Riverslea Stamp out of Windermere M2O, 2. Heifer, bom since July 1, 1903. One entry—J. Mosley and Sons' (Clydevale) Riverslea Irish Queen 4th,'by Windermere Count Stamp out of Windermere Irish Queen, 1. Heifer, born since July 1, 1934. Two entries—J. Mosley and Sons' (Clydevale) Riverslea Diamond Countess 4th, by Windermere Count Stamp out of Riverslea "Diamond Countess, 1; J. Mosley and Sons' Riverslea Lady Rocker 2nd, by Windermere ' Count Stamp out of Riverslea Lady Rocket, 2. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr J. Peach (Sefton). Cow, in milk, born prior to July 1, 1932. Three entries—D. Murphy and Son's (Kennington) Keniungton Dinah 2nd, by Kennington Young Dmce, out ot Kennington Dinah, 1 and reserve champion; D. Murphy and Son's Kennington Daisy 2nd, by Hollie's General 2nd, out of Kennington Daisy, 2. ' Cow, dry. born prior to July 1, 19dJ. Three entries—J. Bateran's (Invercargill) Matangi Hazel, by Matangi Prener, cut of Sinai Hazel, 1: D. Murphy and Son's (Kennington) Kennington Mona, by Kennington Young Duke, out of Kenington Flower, 2. . Cow, in milk or dry, born prior to Julv 1, 1932. Two entries—J. Bateran's (Invercargill) Matangi Hazel 1, D. Murphy and Son's (Kennington) 2. Heifer, in milk or in calf, born since July 1, 1932. Four entries—J. Mll- - (Otapiri) Tahawai Pansy by Otapiri Champion, out of Tahawai Daisy, 1; J. Bateran's (Invercargill) Hollies Dial 3rd, bv Hollie's Bonny Boy, out ot Dominion Dial of Ruakura, 2; D. Murphy and Son's (Kennington) Calgorm l'lowerette 4th, by Kennington Flowerette, out of Kennington Young Duke, 3. Heifer,'in milk, born since July 1, 1933. Four entries—J. M'Uwrick's (Otapiri) Tahawai Cherry 2nd, by Otapiri Champion out of Tahawai Cherry, 1; D. Murphy and Sons' (Kennington) Galgorm Buttercup, by Royal Emblem, out of Kennington Daisy 3rd, 2; D. Murphy and Sons' Glagorm Laurel, by Kennington Daisy 2nd, out of Hollie's General 2nd, 3. Heifer, born since July 1, 1934. One entry—D. Murphy and Sons' (Kennington) Galgorm Daisy 3rd, by Hollie's General 2nd, out of Kennington Daisy, 1. Heifer, born since November 1, 1934. One entry—D. Murphy and Sons' (Kennington) Galgorm Rose, by St. Albans, out of Galgorm Mona 2nd, 1.

Cow and two of her sons or daughters. One entry—D. Murphy and Sons' (Kennington) Kennington Daisy 2nd and progeny, 1.

Bull, born prior to July 1, 1932. Two entries—D. Murphy and Sons' (Kennington) Hollie's General, by Ashley Bank Sunbeam, out of Division Jealousy, 1 and champion; D. Murphy and Sons' Galgorm Royal Emblem, by Hollie's General 2nd, out of Kennington Daisy, 2. Bull, born since July 1, 1932. One entry—D. Murphy and Sons (Kennington) St. Albans, by St. Clements out of Sinclair Dolly Zenza. 1 and reserve champion. Bull, bom since July 1, 1933. One entry—R. R. Ferguson's (Awarua Plains) Galgorm Dandy, by Hollie's General II out of Kennington Dina 3rd, 1. Bull, born since July 1, 1934. Three entries —G.'T. Grant's (Glencoe) Willowgrove Dasher Boy, by Victoria Banker 111 out of Willowgrove Princess 111, 1; J. Reid and Son's (Centre Bush) Cairnbank Astoria, bv Pinedale Goldmine out of Pinefarm Posie 111, 2; J. MTlwiek's (Otapiri) Waimea Heritor, by Birkland Royal Briton out of Waimea Winsome, 3. RED POLLS. Judge: Mr William Grant (Outram). Cow, in milk born prior to July 1, 1932. Three entries —G. S. Young's (West Plains) Neutyle Symphony, by Neutyle Challenger out of Neutyle Winsome, 1 and champion; G. S. Young's Dominion Zeeland, by Dominion Sylvan out of Dominion Nether lama. 2; 0. A. and P. Garrett's (Inv-ercargill) Cray Tui, by Dominion Brussells A 113 out of Cray Maxis D 798, 3. Cow, dry, born prior to July 1, 1932. One entry.—G. S. Young's Neutyle Dewdrop, by Neutyle'Herdsman out of Neutyle Duchess, 1. Cow, in milk or dry, born prior to July 1, 1932. One entry—G. S. Young's Dominion of Zeeland. 1. Heifer, born since July 1, 1932. Two entries —G. S. Young's Neutyle Shona, by Neutyle Challenger out of Neutyle Symphony, 1 and reserve champion; 0. A. and P. Garrett's Garthmyl Rata, by Glen Eden Tablemaster out of Dominion AorangL 81055, 2. Heifer, born since July 1, 1933. Two entries—G. S. Young's Neutyle Ruth, by Neutyle Crimson out of Neutyle Symphony, 1; 0. A. and P. GarrettV Kenilworth Poppy, by Haparua Buster AA1099, by Cray Primula A 1761, 2. Heifer, dry, born since July 1, 1933. One entry—G. S. Young's Neutyle Fairy, by Neutyle Crimson out of Neutyle Rachel, 1. , Heifer, born since July 1, 1934. Two entries —G. S. Young's Neutyle Winifred, by Neutyle Crimson out of Neutyle Winr some, 1; G. S. Young's Neutyle Bess, by Neutyle Crimson out of Neutyle Mavis,_ 2. Heifer, born since November 1, 1934. Two entries —G. S. Young's Neutyle Rosalind, by Neutyle Crimson out of Neutyle Rosebud, 1; 0. A. and P. Garrett's Kenilworth Pixie, by Ardmore Beulah Boy out of Cray Fairy 81754, 2. Bull born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—F. B. Taylor's (West Plains) Radnor Romeo, by Otaluina Tutumai Gesham out of Radnor Dawn, 1 and champion. Bull born since July 1, 1933. One entry—o. A. and P. Garrett's Kenilworth Lord Grant, by Haparua Lord Buster AAAIO99, by Cray Fairy, 81754, 1. Bull, born since July 1, 1934. Two entries—F. B. Taylor's Taonui Ranger, by Adderstone Quality. out of Taonui Duchess, 1 and reserve champion; G. S. Young's Neutyle Standard, by Neutyle Crimson out of Neutyle Playful 2. Bull, born since November 1, 1934. Two entries—G. S. Young's Neutyle Bright Boy, by Neutyle Crimson out of Neutyle Rachel, 1; G. S. Young's Neutyle Sam, by Neutyle Crimson out of Wayward 6th, 2.

Breeders' proup. Two entries—G. S Young 1, 0. A. and P. Garrett 2.

FRIESIANS-. Judges: Messrs J. M'Anulty (Winchmore) and E. J. M'lntyre (Greenhills). Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, 1932. Five entries —W. Y. Dickie and Sons' (Ferndale) Glenstnart Alcartra Fancy 1, Sir William Hunt's (Invercargill) Drumteriff Colantha Echo Princess 2, R. H. Dickie (Tuturau) 3. Cow, dry, in calf, born prior to July 1, 1932. Six entries—R. H. Dickie (Tuturau) 1, C. H. Potter (Pukerau) 2, Ta.it Bros. (Greenhills) 3. Heifer in milk or in calf, born since July 1, 1932. Five entries—J. Brown (Waianiwa) 1, Sir "William Hunt (Invercargill) 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons (Ferndale) 3. Heifer, in milk, born since July 1, 1933. Three entries—R. H. Dickie's, (Tuturau) Rosevale Posch Abbekerk' Gipsy, by Rosevale Champion Posch Echo out of Rosevale Gipsy Abbekerk Posch, 1; Sjr William Hunt's (Invercargill) Echo Princess Betty, by Rosevale Echo Sylvia Sir Colantha out of Pauline Princess Betty, '2. Heifer, born since July 1, 1934. Eleven entries —W. Young's (Otahuti) Craigielinn Beets Maude, by Selburnie Major Beets, out of Craigielinn 15th, 1; W.. Y. Dickie and Son's (Ferndale) Glenstuart Princess, by Melrose Champion Echo Sylvia, out of Plantation Cremona Princess Sylvia, 2.

R. H. Dickie's (Tuturauj Lauderdale Princess Coral, by Rosevale Prince Echo Roberts, out of Lauderdale Sylvia Colantha, 3. Heifer, born since November 1, 1934. Seven entries —J. Brown's (Waianiwa) Newark Lady Royalist, by Ahikouka Ormsby Royal, out of Newark Apple Blossom, 1; W. Young's (Otahuti) Craigielinn Beets May Echo, by Lelburne Major Beets, out of Willowbrook Delhurst King Del 2nd, 2. Pair of cows or heifers, in milk. Five entries —W. Y. Dickie and Son's (Ferndale) 1, Sir William Hunt (Invercargill) 2, J. Brown (Waianiwa) 3. AYRSHIRES. Judge: Mr G. E. Robertson (Wellington). Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, 1932. Three entries—A. M. Weir's (Menzie's Ferry) Ivanhoe Josephine, by Bonny Glen Master Roberts, out of Ivanhoe Josie, 1 and champion; R. S. Weir's (Seaward Downs), Allandale Lady Clare, by Harnebel Crusader, out of Allandale Lady Clair, 2 and reserve champion. Cow. dry., .visibly in calf, born prior tq_ July 1, 1932. Five entries —A. M. Weir's (Menzie's Ferry) Ivanhoe Queen of Hearts, by Bonny Glen Master Roberts, out of Ivanhoe Queen, 1; R. S. Weir's (Seaward Downs) Allandale Trixie 2nd, by Thornhill Loyalty, out of Allandale Trixie, 2. Cow and two of her 6ons or daughters. Two entries—A. M. Weir (Menzie's Ferry) 1, P. Walker (Palmerston) 2. Ball, born since July 1, 1932. One entry—T. Miiirhead's (Waimatuku) Ivanhoe Phar Lap, by Harnebel Calamity Pride, out of Ivanhoe Bracelet. 1 and champion.

■Bull, born since July 1, 1933. Three entries—A. M. Weir's (Menzie's Ferry) 1, P. Walker (Palmerston) 2 and 3. Bull, born since July 1, 1934. Three entries—T. S. Muirhead (Waimatuku) 1 and reserve chamnion. A. M. Weir (Menzie's Ferry) 2,' P. Walker (Palmerston) 3.

JERSEYS. Judge: Mr J. Hellyer (Dunedin)

Cow, in milk, born prior to July 1, 1932. Twelve entries—A. M'Fadyen's (Kamahi) Foresvale Fancy, by Oaklantls Clarion, out of Tokorangi Fairy, 1 and champion; William Archer's (Waikiwi) Teviot Bonnv Heather, by Meadow Count out, of Orielton Heather Bloom, 2 and reserve champion; D. M. A. Cameron's (Edendale) Treasure's Sweetheart, by Bay Road Good Boy out of Heart's Treasure. Jack Bros.' (Tisbury) Appleby Queen, by Waipiko Jocund out of Aparima Daisy; and A. M'Fadyeu's Tokorangi Fairy, by Tokorangi Fox, highly commended.

Cow, dry, born prior to July 1, 1932. Five entries—James Puliar's (Crookston) Granton Dainty Lass, by Oaklauds Clarion out of Granton Angel Girl, 1; A. F. Ritchie Crawford's (Invercargill) Marinoto Rosebud, by Combination Derby King out of tSquire's La Rose, 2; same breeder's Hawkesbury Silver Fancy, by Hawkesbury Silver Light out of Hawkesbury Lily's Rose, 3; R. Clark's (Menzies Ferry) Model's Pansy, by Beauvelande Tim (imp.) out of Model's Hope, highly commended.

Heifer in milk, or visibly in calf, born since July 1. J 932. Eleven entries —F. Woodfield's (Invercargill) Tokorangi Felicie, by Oaklands Campanile out of Tokorangi Pearl 1; R. Clark's (Menzies Ferry) Kyledale Patricia, by Kylcdalc Observer out of Model's Pansy 2: same breeder's Maori Precious Maid, by Brampton Standard Dunce (imp.) out of .Maori Precious, 3; D. M. A. Cameron's (Edendale) Roscland Kitty's Winner, by Conandale Ace High out of Roscland Iris, and A: F. Ritchie Crawford's (Invercargill) Hawkesbury Silver Orchid, by Merriwee Silverman out of Hawkebury Silver Rose, highly commended Heifer in milk, born since July 1, 1933. Six entries—D. M. A. Cameron's Roscland Pearl, by Conandale Ace High, out of Treasure's Precious Jewel, ]: W. R. Ireland's (Otautau) Gladfield Eftie, by Gladfield Glee Boy. 2; Eric M'Kcnzio's (Clifton), Beeswing's Ladybird, by Ratavalc Double Birch, 3.

Heifer in milk, born since July 1, 1933 (bred by exhibitor). Four entries—D. M. A. Cameron's Roseland Pearl, by Conandale Ace High out of Treasure's Precious Jewel, 1; W. R. Ireland's Gladfield Effie, 2; same breeder's Gladfield Everest by Gladfield Glee Boy, 3. Heifer, dry, born since July 1, 1933. Six entries —A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Gem, by Forestvale Usurper out of Forestvale Flossie, 1; Eric M'Kenzie's Avon Primrose, by Scenic Jolly Lad out of Tokorangi Blossom, 2; same breder's Avon's Queen Bess, by Scenic Jolly Lad out of Hawkesbury Peggy. 3; R. Clark's (Menzies Ferry) Kyledale Annabel, by Kyledale Observer out of Jerseyland Lady Anne, highly commended. Heifer, born since July 1, 1934. Six entries- D. M. A. Cameron's Roseland Perfect Lady, by Roseland Lord Aldan out of Roseland Kitty's Winner, 1; W. R. Ireland's Gladfield Capri, by Gladfield Glee Boy, 2; R. Clark's Kyledale Ail.sa, by Kyledale Observer out of Jerseyland Anne, 3. Heifer, born since November 1, 1934. Eight Pullar's Granton Dark Lady, by Excelsior Golden Noble out of Granton' Dark Lass. I; D. M. A. Cameron'fi Roseland Daphne, by Aster's Golden Sunsliot out of Treasure's Sweetheart, 2; A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Tui, by Forestvale Usurper out of Forestvale Tulip, 3.

FAT CATTLE. Judge: Mr J. L. Hannon

Bullock, any age. One entry—J. Morrison and Sons (Timaru) 1. Bullock, three years old. Two entries — J. Morrison and Sons 1 and 2.

Bullock, two years. Two entries —J. Morrison and Sons 1 and 2. Cow, any age. One entry—J. Morrison

Heifer, three years. One entry—J. Morrison 1.

Heifer, one yean Three entries —T. E. Paterson (Hokonui) 1 and 2. Group of three registered heifers tor Southland Times Company's trophy. Six entries —D. M. A. Cameron's Roseland Pearl, Roseland Kitty's Winner, and Treasure's Queen of Hearts, 1; W. R. Ireland's Gladfield Everest, Gladfield Effie, and Gladfield Capri, 3. Best pair of heifers, born since July 1, 1934 (Sir Joseph Ward trophy). One entry —R. Clark's Kyledale Fleurange and Kvledale Pure Gold ]. Cow and two sons or daughter (not less than one year old)—A. M. M'Fadyen's Tokorangi Fairy, Forestvale Fancy, and Forestvale Tulip, 1; D. M. A. Cameron's Treasure's Sweetheart, 2; A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Fancy, Poppy, and Forestvale Pride, 3. Bull, born since July 1, 1932. Three entries—R. Clark's Beeclilands Red Flag 1 and champion, D. M. A. Cameron's Roseland Lord Aldan 2, T. J. Hall's (Tisbury) Morgandale Laddie 3. Bull, born since July 1, 1933. Six entries —Jack Bros.' Summerlea Vanguard 1, James Pullar's Granton Remarkable 2, William Archer (Waikiwi) Scenic Sultan's Memory 3, A. F. Ritchie Crawford's Jerseyland Noble Prince v.h.c. Bull bom since July 1, 1934. Four entries —D. M. A. Cameron's Pinewood's Sibils Ruler 1 and reserve champion, J. C. Norman's (Winton) Raurika Golden Laddie 2, W. R. Ireland's Gladfield Enterprise 3. Bull born since November 1, 1934. Six entries—D. M. A. Cameron's Roseland Usurper 1, A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Pride 2, Jack Bros.' Strathallan Perfection 3, N. Nicholson's (Winton) Morven Colin 4.

Group consisting of bull any age, cow in milk or visiblv in calf, heifer three years old or yinibly in calf, heifer two years old and heifer one year old. Three entries —D. M. A. Cameron 1, A. M'Fadven 2, R. Clark 3. CROSSBRED DAIRY CATTLE. Judge: Mr George Herron.

Cow, in milk, showing best milking qualities. Seven entries —Peter Walker (Palmerston) 1 and reserve, T. M'Douald (Invercargill) 2. Heifer, in milk, born since July 1, 1932. Two entries—W. Cook (Clifton) Gipsy 1, R. H. Dickie (Tuturau) 2. Heifer, in milk, born since July 1, 1933. One entry—J. Wilson (Mataura) Ally 1. Heifer, dry, b.orn since July 1, 1933. Three entries—Borstal Institution's Daisy 1, James A. Muir's Kowhai Beauty 2. Heifer born since July 1, 1934. Three entries —Christie Bros. 1, Borstal Institution's Maid 2. Cotjter's ,„cow, in calf or in milk, any breed. Six entries—Mrs A. Bell 1, T. M'Donald 2, R. Haywood 3. Herd Testing Association's special class, one marked yearling heifer. One entryChristie Bros. 1. PIGS Judge: Mr D. Marshall (Invercargill). Boar, 12 months and over, large black breed. One entry—W. E. Hunt (Wallacetown) 1. Boar, under 12 months. Two entries — E. J. Humphries 1 and 2. Sow, 12 months and over, large black. Three entries —E. J. Humphries 1 and 3, W. E. Hunt 2. Sow, 12 months and over. Three entries—E. J. Humphries 1 and 3, W. E. Hunt 2. Sow, under 12 months and over three months. Three entries —W. E. Hunt 1, E. J. Humphries 2. Boar, 12 months and over, Large White. Five entries —E. J. Humphries 1, A. R. Forbes 2, V. A. Verity 3.

Boar, under 12 months and over three months. Two entries —Mrs A. Burtenshaw 1, E. J. Humphries 2. Sow, 12 months and over. Four entries —Mr e A. Burtenshaw 1, W. R. Ireland 2, A. R. Forbes 3. ' Sow, under 12 months and over three months. Five entries—A. R. Forbes 1, W. R. Ireland 2.

Sow, under 12 months and over three months, Tamworth breed. One entry— A. R. Forbes 1.

Baconers, any cross or crossbred, moot suitable for export, and the type most desiied by the British trade. Five entries —A. R. Forbes 1, W. G. Morris 2. Fat porkers, any breed or crossbred, most bUitable for export, and the type most decired by the British trade. Six entries—Mrs A. Burtenshaw 1, W. R. Ireland 2. COMPETITIONS Judge: Mr A. S. Elvvorthy (TimaruJ. Maiden Jump, open to horses that had not won a lirst prize in a jumping competion at any agricultural show. Four entries —H. Blackmore's (Morton Mains) Crescent 1, Angus Macdonald's (Mossburn) Patricia 2. Pony Jump, over three-foot hurdles. Two entries —L, Jones (Wendon) 1, A. Oliver (Pine Bush) 2. Best jumper, to carry 11 stone. Eleven entries —W. E. Hazlett's (Invercargill) Greenstone 1, W. J. M'Karen's (Otautau) Gigha 2 H. Blackmore's (Morton Mains) Crescent 3.

Best jumper, to be ridden by a lady. Six entries —W. E. Hazlett's Greenstone (Mrs Pinckney) 1, W. J. M'Laren's Gigha (Mrs Pinckney) 2, A. Oliver's Lady Chicken (Mrs Oliver) 3. Wire Jump. Eight entries —Miss D. Mowat's (Dunedir.) Spanker 1, W. E. Hazlett's (Invercargill) Greenstone 2, W. J. M'Laren's Gigha 3.

High Jump. Four entries —L. Jones's (Wendon) Batler 1, W. E. Hazlett's Greenstone 2, W. J. M'Laren's Gigha 3.