JUDGING DAY AT THE SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23059, 9 December 1936, Page 6

JUDGING DAY AT THE SHOW

LARGE ATTENDANCE OF FARMERS REPRESENTATIVE DISPLAY OF SHEEP OUTSTANDING DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES ) The Show Grounds from early morning were a scene of bustle and activity, for while the farmer carried on unostentatiously with the serious work of judging the live stock, which are the centre and being of the show, city interests hustled and hammered away, doing their part to make the event a success. This is the secret of the continuously outstanding character of the Southland Show. Whether it is in the calm of the sheep pens or in the judicial silence of the judging rings, among the staccato stutterings of oil engines and dynamos or the clatter of farm machinery, one gets the same impression always—an impression of enthusiastic co-operation and wholehearted effort which alone can ensure the successful outcome of a communal enterprise of this kind. Neither the farmer on the one hand nor the industrialist on the other can in himself make a show. It must be a joint project, and its success must depend on the co-operation each section is prepared to afford. To-day was the farmer's day, and he spent it very busily among the stock, where he found a magnificence of production which he accepts more or less as a matter of course, but which to-morrow should be of overwhelming interest to visitors whose feet rarely leave asphalted pavements. Among the farmers and breeders who thronged the judging rings from early morning to almost dusk it was of interest to note the rapt attention with which the real expert gazes on the stock. There was a crowd of several hundred apparently glued to the cattle rings, where beef and dairy types were paraded almost side by side, and similar extraordinary interest was manifest among the sheep pens. The pavilions and stand of trade and commerce reveal new ingenuity of design andi invention in multifarious forms, and the general impression is that Southlanders as a body have cheerfully conspired to produce something brighter and better, something more enchanting, something greater in productive expression, than ever before. ,

AN ALL-ROUND SHOW STOCK IN GREAT CONDITION CATTLE AND SHEEP RESULTS Judging to-day was confined to the sheep and cattle sections, both of which were disposed of with more than the usual expedition, thanks to the energetic efforts of a willing working committee numbering several score, and the most cursory examination of the sheep pens and the cattle rings was sufficient to show that whatever else the stock might lack they did not want for attractive condition and good bringing out. The art of showing live stock seems to have been well mastered by Southland farmers, who not only bring their stock forward, in large numbers but also see to it that they appear before the judge to the best advantage. The sheep displayed both bloom and condition, and even if some of the unhoused animals carried in their fleeces unmistakable signs of a somewhat rainy season, the general appearance of the exhibits was excellent. The cattle were all in fine fettle and made a most attractive display. , . , ~ Additional interest was lent to the exhibition by the competition provided by outside breeders, most of whom were flockowners from South Canterbury and the northern and southern districts of Otago. . It was noticeable, however, that notwithstanding the excellent entries throughout the whole catalogue, there were many notable absentees from both the sheep and the cattle sections. Had it not been for Otago entries the Southland Show for the first time in many years would have lacked a Corriedale display of any kind, and in one or two other breeds the presence of Otago sheep made the show. SHEEP COMPEL ATTENTION The display of sheep made annually at the Southland Show is'something to be marvelled at. In Canterbury, which is essentially a pastoral province, such an array of variety and quality would be less notable, but in Southland, with its diversity of farming pursuits, most of which are admirably developed, it is a distinct tribute to live-stock breeding that no avenue of improvement through the introduction of likely breeds has been neglected. There are all sorts to be picked from, and every market requirement of wool and meat is met. There is not the variety of breeds in New Zealand that is to be found in England, for instance, but where Southland breeding practice proves itself is in the wise selection that has been made of the stock to be used. In Great Britain, roughly, about 30 native breeds of sheep are recognised, but of these only the tangwooto and sortwools concern Southland. Une British mountain breeds have not found a following in New. Zealand yet, but Lincolns. English Leicesters, Border Leicesters. Romney Marsh, among the longwools, and Southdown, Shropshires. and Ryelands, among the shortwools have a definite place in New Zealand pastoral practice. All are to be found at the Southland Show, with the addition of merinos, Cornedaies, cVossbreds. Is there then any province outside Canterbury that could make such a showing of sheep? And, added to variety, there is quality, strikingly illustrated this year by sheep well brought out and well wpolled, despite the signs of weathering which some fleeces show. CORRIEDALES One of the few sections in which the Southland Show seems to have lost ground is the Corriedale. There was a lime when the Eastern District contested the issue strongly with a wellknown Otago stud but to-day toe entry was confined to a handful 01 sheer, from the Balclutha flock of Mr E. M. Coleman. This is only a comparatively young stud, and it has yet to build up a distinctive type and quality. The sheep shown to-day were a fair lot. but there was »?*&*? *?1 outstanding quality. The fact that the flock is making progress, however, was emphasised by the judge. (Mr D. J. Ross. Hillgrove), who said that the standard displayed to-day represented a marked improvement on that shown on the first occasion .when this flock came under his notice. The male championship was won by a wellgrown and nicely-woolled ram hogget, and the female ribbon was awarded to a typical wet ewe. It is characteristic of the differences of opinion that exist with regard to this. dual-purpose breed that in the selection of champions the awards at Gore last week were reversed to-day. It might be suggested, however, that a trifle more attention could be paid to wool by the South Otago breeder.

plon ram, shown by Mr H. J. Andrew (Maheno), was a particularly fine sheep, having a splendid carcass and woof and being of even quality throughout and well covered. The reserve champion was the runner-up in the same class and was exhibited by M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti). It did not have the even quality of wool that the champion possessed, or the attractive carcass, though it was typical enough of the breed. The third prize sheep in the class, exhibited by Messrs S. and R. Evans (Longbush), was quite a good animal, but was weak below. It possessed a very fine carcass and handled very well. The winner of the class for ram hoggets was Mr H. J. Andrew's exhibit, which was a very fine animal and would hold its own in any show, including the Royal Show. The second prize winner, the entry of Mr A. S. Elworthy (Timaru), was also a good type. Mr A. S. Elworthy again provided the winner of the class for shorn rams, under 18 months. Outside the pen this sheep looked a perfect model, but on account of the manner in which he was shown the casual observer could quite easily be- deceived. While he was the best sheep in the class, he was not so much superior to the second prize winner. The winner of the class, for ram hoggets in pairs was typical of the exhibits from Mr Andrew's Punchbowl stud. In the four-tooth ewe class the difference between the exhibits was not great, but Mr Elworthy showed a sheep that had more even wool and better handling than the second prize winner. Had it not been for a coarseness in the britch shown by the second sheep, the placings would probably have been reversed. It had to be admitted, however, that the runner-up had a better head than the winner. In the ewe hogget class the Punchbowl stud scored a red ticket with a very worthy sheep, typical of the breed in every particular and with the added merit of being well brought out. This, however, was not peculiar to the. prizewinners, since all the sheep■ to the section were brought out to the best advantage. The shorn ewe hoggets were a mixed lot, hardly up to the average of the section, but the winner was the Timaru breeder Mr Elworthy. LINCOLNS The Lincoln breed is now the Cinderella of sheep breeds in the Dominion, but it has a real importance m the crossbreeding that forms so important a part of the pastoral practice of New Zealand. It is encouraging,, therefore, to note a persistent allegiance in Southland to a. breed that isi still of more than passing value. The entry at this year's show was confined to the representatives of one mans flock, but Mr J. S. Marshall (Oporo) is not merly an enthusiast as far as Lincolns are concerned, he understands and appreciates the qualities that are necessary in a breed whose functions in these days are so limited. The sheep he showed on this occasion according to the judge, were a credit to the exhibitor, and the champion ram was a very fine animal indeed. RYELANDS The importance of the Ryeland breed to Southland as a factor in fat lamb raising has yet to be fully realised by graziers in the south, but the displays of the breed thatare made at this show each year indicate that fat lamb growers are not unaware of the value of this type of sheep on the paternal side. The judge remarked that the whole section this year was very good. The champion ram, shown by those well-known and competent breeders, Messrs Evans Bros. (Longbush), possessed a splendid carcass and good breed type, and if any fault could be found with him it was only on the score of age. The same exhibitors also showed two fine types of the breed in the class for pairs of ram hoggets, and both pairs were quite worthy of the awards they won. It would require very good animals to displace them in any show in the Dominion. MrH. J.Andrew (Maheno) came into the picture with a very striking type of ram hogget Though shorn, he showed the best characteristics of the breed, excelling in carcass quality, and having the additional merit of an outstandingly masculine head. The ewes on the whole were a good bunch, with Messrs Evans Bros, again scoring well. Their sheep were well turned out, and showed a commendable uniformity, which is one of the first requirements of fat lamo stock. Here again the Punchbowl breeder, Mr Andrew, showed only one animal, but a very good one. It was a first-class ewe hogget with great constitution and a fine head. Ihe championships in both sexes-were won by the Lonebush breeders. SOUTHDOWNS The average quality of the Southdown in Southland is good, but there are tendencies which breeders should take into consideration and seek to eliminate. This year's display was a good one, but too many of the sheep shown carried too much wool over the face, and tended to an undue lightness in colour. Fleeces, however, were good throughout, showing admirable condition and a lustre surprising in view of the nature of the season that has been experienced in this district.

ENGLISH LEICESTERS The English Leicester section was a particularly good one. There were no bad sheep in the lot and some of the quality was outstanding. The cham-

The champion ram came, not unexpectedly, from the Punchbowl Stud of Mr H. J. Andrew (Maheno). It was a fine sheep, close to the ground, nuggety and neat in conformation, and showing all the quality and character which won it the royal championship at this year's show in Christchurch last month. Mr Andrew's reserve champion was a suitable mate for so outstanding a sire. It showed the same distinctive quality, and, in fact, merely illustrated the great virtue of Punchbowl sheep—that uniformity which should be the goal of all stud breeders. Mr Andrew had no difficulty in winning the ewe championship as well, annexing this award with a matronly type of ewe carrying a fine fleece and full of type and quality, with a perfect Southdown carcass. The consistency that characterises this flock was again emphasised in the similarity of character and quality between the champion and the reserve champion ewe, which also came from the Punchbowl Stud. The success of these animals should prove an excellent object lesson; to breeders in the extreme importance of uniformity of type in breeding. The natural conditioned Southdowns were a good even lot, very hard to separate and showing an unusual consistency. Mr H. J. Andrew's champion ram was a better-woolled sheep than the reserve champion, also a Punchbowl sheep, and the wet ewe which won the female championship for,Mr Andrew was another good type. It remains only to mention that all the championship ribbons went»' to the Punchbowl stud, which by its Royal Show and Southland Show performances proved its right. to the title of the best Southdown flock in the South Island." ''•■.«•'•"■ «' ' : Other prize winners in the section; who were worthy"of special mention, were the Southland Frozen Meat and Produce • Company (Makarewa) and Mr J. M'llwrick (Otapiri). A wellknown Otago exhibitor who was missing from this year's show was Mr A. W. Pannett (Linton), who has been a consistent exhibitor for many years. SHROPSHIRES The showing of Shropshire sheep, though not large, represented an improvement on that of last year, and the type of animal exhibited suggested that when Southland and Otago graziers give the attention it deserves to the Shropshire breed as a factor in fat lamb raising there should be no lack of attractive sires to be had. The breed already has a following for crossing with Romney ewes for fat lambs, and it may be conjectured that its popularity will grow when the successful results that have attended such crossing become more generally known. Competition to-day was keener than usual, and as a result a very good display was made. Mr Alexander Drummond (Five Rivers) showed a.good type of aged ram, with uniform carcass, a level back, and a good covering of typical fleece, and Messrs Evans Bros. (Longbush) showed excellent specimens in the ram hogget classes, woolled and shorn. The best of the aged and four-tooth ewes were shown by Mr W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau), but Messrs Evans Bros, were again to the fore in the ewe hogget classes. Their young stock was particularly good to look at, and in addition to carrying typically Shropshire wool, they were well conditioned and very neatly made. Carcass is an important thing in this breed, and it was interesting to note that all the sheep in the section showed good development in this respect. ROMNEY MARSH

Although the Romney Marsh section, considered as a whole, was a

very good one, it was scarcely up to the standard of last year, largely as a result of the absence of several wellknown breeders who have for many years been stalwart supporters of this and other Southland shows. Competition was restricted in several classes, and in the ram classes in particular there was less interest shown than for some years. The male championship was won by the first prize aged ram, a nice even-quality woolled sheep which handled well and showed a good lock, but he could have stood better on his feet. He was shown by Mr D. Robertson (Waikoikoi). The second prize winner in the class stood well and had a good body, but he did not possess the uniform quality of the winner. The best of the four-tooths, shown by Mr Peter Campbell (Wyndham) won the reserve championship. He had a very good carcass and an even fleece, but he lacked the wearing quality of the champion. The second of the four-tooths was a good woolled sheep but he failed in the carcass. The ram hoggets weress lamentably weak, showing too great a tendency to wool quality at the expense of carcass. Mr D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) showed the best of them and Messrs M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti) were second with a plainheaded but useful-looking sheep. The shorn hoggets were better on the whole, and there were good sheep in the class for pairs of ram hoggets, but the animals were not well matched. The best of the shorn ram hoggets came from Mr A. S. Elworthy's (Timaru) flock. He was a good-bodied sheep with nice head and bone and he stood well on his legs. He carried a good, even fleece, but was inclined to be on the plain side. The second prize-winner shown by the same exhibitor was plainer in the head, larger in the body and lacking in the bone quality of the winner. Mr Robertson's third prize-winner looked a good sheep but was spoiled by a weakness in the hindquarters, a fault that should not be lost sight of by breeders. The natural-conditioned rams were also a fairly mixed lot with one or two very fine types among the ram hoggets. The ewe classes, though not numerically as strong as usual owing to the absence of several breeders who had always shown in the past, were quite up to the standard of recent years in quality. Mr D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) won the championship with an aged ewe of outstanding quality, showing a particularly good carcass and a very excellent quality fleece. The reserve champion ewe, shown by Mr A. S. Elworthy (Timaru), was another good type, but lacked the distinctive quality of the winner. Her ribs were well sprung, rounded and deep and her carcass formation was good, but the wool quality was not outstanding. The best of the ewe hoggets came from Mr Elworthy's flock, this breeder taking all the first prizes for this description of sheep. He showed very nice low set young sheep with good carcass development and attractive wool covering. His shorn ewe hoggets were very good. The ewes in the naturalconditioned classes were very fair, although the wool showed signs of weathering, and there was none of the disappointing tail which so often spoils unhoused classes. The chief prizewinners, apart from championship winners, were Messrs M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti), James Grant (Bayswater), A. S. Holms and Son (Waimahaka), R. J. Anderson (Kauana) and W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau). BORDER LEICESTERS A very creditable standard of type and quality was maintained throughout the Border Leicester section, in which the entries were good and the

competition keen. The most successful exhibitor in the section was, without question, Mr W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau), who took all four championships and the bulk of the class awards in the open classes and also dominated the prize list in the unhoused classes. Competition in the open classes was less keen than in the classes for natural condition sheep, but Mr Kennedy showed a good, uniform bunch which deserved all the recognition they got. His champion ram, a good aged sire, had a characteristic head with good depth and strength of jaw and breadth across the nose, with full, bright eyes indicating both docility and courage. The reserve champion, though a plainer sheep, was also a good animal with a good, level back, broad behind and before and carrying a good covering of flesh. The ram hoggets, the best of which were Mr Kennedy's, were an attractive lot, and the shorn sheep showed excellent carcass development. Mr Kennedy also won the ewe championship with an aged wet ewe distinguished by good wool quality and an excellent carriage. The reserve champion was one of Mr Kennedy's four-tooths, a good stamp of ewe, but lacking the character of the champion. In the ewe hogget classes also Mr Kennedy was the principal winner, his chief opposition coming from Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana).

The unhoused classes were better contested than the open classes, and the exhibits included not a few outstandingly good sheep. Mr Kennedy was again well to the fore in the ram classes, but in the ewe classes he met with some keen opposition from Messrs James Grant (Bayswater) and W. E. Lindsay (Drummond). Mr Grant's first-prize wet ewe was a very nice animal, standing well on good legs, straight, and well set apart, with good quarters; long and not dropping behind. Mr Kennedy showed the pick of the flock rams, exhibiting a trio of well-matched sheep that would catch any breeder's eye. CROSSBRED SHEEP Although some districts of Southland, notably the Eastern District of Gore, enjoy the reputation of being the sources of the best and certainly the finest-woolled crossbred sheep in New Zealand, a study of crossbred displays at this and other shows in the south during the past few years suggests that there is considerable room for improvement in the system of cross-breeding as practised by the owners of small flocks. The fault arises almost solely from the use of nondescript hires and a carelessness in the discrimination between strong and fine wools when making the selection of the animals to be crossed. Whatever breeds are used in producing crossbred sheep, an unfailing axiom is that the sire at least should be a purebred. Occasionally grade rams are utilised for the breeding of crossbreds and of lambs, and although the sires may appear to be handsome sheep, the practice is one to which all skilful breeders are opposed. It is certain that proper attention to the sire would eliminate much of the criticism that could be levelled at this year's show of crossbreds in respect of their failure to qualify for the classes in which they were entered, and their inability to measure up to the standard of the best that Southland and Otago can produce. The entries have been larger at this show, but notwithstanding the reduced numbers competition was still keen enough, and in the strong-wool classes in particular a very uniform standard was displayed. Mr W. J. Clark (Tussock Creek) was a prominent prizewinner and showed very fair types, and Messrs A. Greenlees (Wyndham) and George Low (Bayswater) were also in the money. Mr William Lind-

say (Wallacetown), who usually has a large team of crossbreds, was represented by only one or two sheep, but their red tickets demonstrated their quality. Mr W. J. Clark's fine-wool entries were mostly classed as Romney crosses, but in some instances the wool characteristics were in conflict with their classifications. FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS It is a curious fact that although many southern flockowners do not seem to appreciate the importance of the sire in cross-breeding, there is in Southland a very live recognition of the value of a good ram in fat lamb raising. It may be suggested that this is one of the chief factors in the cess that has attended Southland's efforts to overhaul and surpass Canterbury in fat lamb production. It is not difficult to believe, after seeing today's show, what so many fat lamb buyers and export operators aver, that Southland at the moment is turning out a type of lamb quite the equal, and probably the superior, of " prime Canterbury," which held the ascendancy for so many years in the New Zealand lamb export trade. There is probably no more suitable locality in New Zealand for the successful conduct of the fat lamb industry than Southland, and the manner in which Southland has developed it is convincingly demonstrated twise every year, at both the winter and summer shows of the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association. To those who know it is in no way surprising that Southland is now on more than an equal footing with Canterbury in the production of high-grade lamb-and mutton. Entries in this section were well up to standard both from the point of view of numbers and quality but the best of the lambs shown were better than last year's best. Some robust and well-developed lambs, actually more forward than one expects in Southland at this time of the year, were forward, and they made a distinct impression on the judge, who hailed from further north. The chief prize-win-ners to-day were Messrs George Low (Bayswater), W. M. Coleman (Balclutha), A. C. Gray (Wallacetown), T. A. Thomson (Otahuti), Evans Bros. (Longbush), James Grant (Bayswater) , William Lindsay (Wallacetown), and the Southland Frozen Meat and Produce Company (Makarewa). EXCELLENT CATTLE RINGS Any danger that exists of the Southland Show developing a one-sided tendency lies in the direction of the dairy cattle classes which grow in quality and numerical strength almost every year. The only exception to the rule this year was the Ayrshire section which suffered as a result of the withdrawal of the well-known breeder Mr A. M. Weir (Menzie's. Ferry), who has indicated that he will show in future only at royal shows, because he is afraid that in the past he has discouraged competition. An outstanding feature of all the cattle sections to-day was their attractive condition and their excellent bringing out, both of which were a tribute to the exhibitors. The main dairy breeds—Friesian, Ayrshire, Jersey; and Milking Shorthorns —have all been enthusiastically adopted by Southland dairy farmers, and there are, without doubt among Southland herds some of the best samples of each breed to be found anywhere in the Dominion. The general standard, however, is not yet as high as it might be, but the persistent improvement which judges remark each year should in time remove that complaint.

BEEF BREEDS It is a pity,, considering the quality that well-known Southland beef cattle studs have proved that they possess, that they should not be forthcoming in adequate display at this show. The entry of only two Aberdeen Angus cattle is less than Southland could afford, but if local quality can be judged by the appearance of the two bulls, a four-year-old and a two-year-old, shown by Mr W. E. Hunt (Wallacetown), then Southland standards are very high. Both are Hawke's Bay-bred sires, and each displays all the best characteristics of this valuable fat stock breed. Better balance would have been give to the display if a few of the Waimahaka Herefords could have been paraded, but in their absence the importance of beef raising had to be emphasised by a very good showing of beef Shorthorns in which several breeders participated including the Falrlie studmaster, Mr Andrew Grant, who has recently added some valuable new blood to his herd. The best of the aged bulls was a Bushey Park-bred sire got by Bushey Park Golden Fame, a former Royal champion and shown by Mr J. S. Anderson (Waimutuku). This was the champion bull, and one of his progeny, a stylish little yearling, won the red ticket in his class for Mr Anderson. Both sire and progeny show the true Scotch beef Shorthorn type, and there was also good character and breeding in Mr Peter Campbell's (Wyndham) first prize two-year-old bull, Maraaweka Count, and his second prize yearling Crescent Star Boy. Mr Andrew Carruthers was second in the two-year-old bull class with the imgorted sire Elm Grove Gondolier, by lm Grove Golden Ring, and he also won the red tickets in three female classes with the imported dry cow Windermere Rosa Emblem 3rd and two distinguished-looking heifers. The wet cow class was won by Mr Peter Campbell with Winchester Lass, a 'useful type of dam got by Langley Prince 4th. The class as a whole was remarkable for the high condition and natty appearance shown by all the exhibits. RED POLLS Competition was confined to Southland herds in the Red Poll section, which is always a good one at thi? show. The absence of the well-known Stirling herd of Mr J. Donaldson was compensated for by the appearance of new exhibitors this year. But in spite of good competition, M r G. S \oung (West Plains) managed again to dominate the section, although he had to concede both the male championship ribbons to his opponents. The champion cow was Mr Young's Neutyle Rosebud, by Neutyle Herdsman, a good showring performer, out of Neutyle Sunbeam, who has also won her share of prizes. The reserve champion cow was Neutyle Meg, a fine roomy type of matron with plenty of breeding, got by the many-times champion sire, Neutyle Challenger, out of Neutyle Gem. Mr Young also showed the best of the heifers in all classes, striking « very fine average with a good string of them, and adding to his successes -with a red ticket for the best junior yearling bull and a first prize in the breeders group class. The male championship was won by Mr F. B. Taylor, also of West Plains, with Tabnui Ranger, a very excellent young two-year-old bred by Mr J. Campbell. This bull should develop into a strikingly good sire as he grows older. Messrs O. A. and P. Garrett (Invercargill) won the reserve championship with Kenilworth Lord Grant, by Haparua Buster AA 1099, a well-bred iour-year-old of good dual type. Messrs Garrett and Taylor also shared some of the female awards, but the bulk of the honours were won by Mr Young, whose* cattle Were notable for the excellent, manner in which they were brought out. They showed good condition without making the mistake of carrying more weight than is required in animals who are expected to be good milk producers as well as beef stock.

MILKING SHORTHORNS Comment on the strength of the competition was offered by the judge of the Milking Shorthorn section (Mr W. D. F. Miller, of Outram), who remarked that the entries had. almost doubled in number on last year. Referring to the two champion cows, he said that both were very fine animals, and there was not very much between them. The premier award had gone to D. Murphy and Sons' Kennington.; Dinah 11, a daughter of the famous sire Young Duke, a very fine animal notable for its conspicuous qualities characteristic of the breed. There was not very much between the champion and the winner- of the reserve ribbon, Dominion Polyastra, showed by Keir Bros., which, while a good animal, lacked the outstanding Milking Shorthorn qualities so marked in the winner. The dry cow class was won by D. Murphy and Sons with Galgorm Flowerette 4th, a daughter of the notable Hollies General/while Mr W. P. Hishon, a consistent exhibitor, secured second award with Maranui Duchess 3rd, a daughter of Birkland Blanche's Boy. The three-year-old heifer class, was won by D. Murphy and Sons, with Hollies Dial 3rd, while Keir Bros, secured second place with Kerangi Cathie. In the two-year-old heifer in milk class, D. Murphy and Sons were awarded the red ticket with Galgorm Laurel 2nd, while Keir Bros, secured second place with an attractive heifer. The senior yearling class was won by Arthur Bachelor with Surrey Park Frosty, bred from a Maranui sire, while Keir Bros, were second and J. J. Moore third. The junior yearling class was won by W. P. Hishon with Maranui Jewel, J. MTlwrick securing second award with Tahawai Pansy 2nd. The champion bull was found in the aged class, the ribbon going to D. Murphy and Sons' Hollies General 2nd, a good specimen, very typical of the breed, sound in shape and constitution. The reserve ribbon also went to an aged bull, W. P. Hishon's Maranui Spencer, also an excellent animal, but not quite so typical. All the younger classes showed good competition, and the yearling bull prizewinner, D. Murphy and- Sons' Galgorm Conqueror, was a particularly, smart looking animal. FRIESIANS The Friesian section was probably up to the highest standard seen at Invercargill and was considered by expert judges of the breed who have followed this year's series of shows to be one of the best exhibits of the season for evenness of good quality. The cattle were shown in the best show condition, and the judge (Mr E. M. North, of Omimi) found that there was practically no tail end in any class. The cow in milk class produced a ring of six good cows, of Which the winner was A. and R. Udy's Lelburne Daisy Queen, by Rosevale Calamity Posch out of Lelburne Flower Queen, a very fine Friesian type which was just a little flat in the rib. This cow received the reserve championship when paraded later with the other winning females. Second award in the class went to Tait Brothers' Gleniffer May

Echo Griselda, a better-bodied cow with a greater spring of rib, but allowing signs of breaking down in the udder and dropping slightly in ths hindquarters. The dry cow class was one of the most difficult in the section to judge, six really good cows of several different types being paraded. The winner was Harold Potter's Ohio Domino Sensation, a splendid cow in quality and looseness of rib. The second prize went to A. and R. Udy's Lelburne Princess Maudella Pride. The three-year-old heifer class was not outstanding, the exhibits being of fair average quality. The winner was R. H. Dickie's Lauderdale Bonnie Zozo. The two-year-old heifer in milk, class produced the champion, the ribbon going to James Brown's Newark Lady Royalist, \>y Ahikouka Ormsby Royal opt of Newark Apple Blossom. This was undoubtedly the outstanding cow for her age seen in a southern ring, and the judge remarked that she was certainly the best two-year-old he had ever seen at a show. The second prize in the class went to Tait Brothers' Forestvale Colantha Burke de Kol, which was unfortunate in competing against such an outstanding animal as the champion. The dry two-year-old class was won by A. Myron's Kiminvie Plus Countess. In. the senior yearling class the competition was very keen, the winner being R. H. Dickie's Lauderdale Susan Burkeyje, an exceptionally good young heifer, while A. and R. Udy's second and third prize exhibits were very pleasing and ran the winner very closely. In the junior yearling class James Brown secured first and second awards with very fine heifers which should do well at subsequent shows. Competition among the sires was particularly keen, and the high standard of the exhibits augured well for the future of the breed in the district. There was a very fine ring of aged bulls, and the judge had some diffidence in deciding the class in view at the fact that the best bull paraded was bred by himself. The other exhibitors, however, were quite willing that he should proceed and judge the bulls on their merits, and generally approved of his decision to place the bull of his own breeding first and champion. This was Rosevale King Sylvia Regina Posch, by Regina Posch of the South, exhibited by R. K. Dodds (Charlton). The reserve champion was Mr R. H. Dickie's Lauderdale Mercena Burkeyje by Springbank Zozo Mercena, the second prize-win-ner in the aged bull class. He is a good type of sire with a good, clean head and excellent lines, but inclined to plainness in general appearance. Another bull similarly bred won fourth prize for Mr Dickie in this class, and Mr James Brown (Waianiwa) was third with a good-looking North Islandbred bull. Messrs W. Y. Dickie and Sons won the three-year-old class with a Longbeach bull, bred by Mr J. H. Grigg, a beautifully-made animal full of character and breeding. Mr A. Myron's (Ryal Bush) Ahikouka Ensign Royal was second and the Parkview Estate third. The best of the two-year-olds was shown by Mr James Brown, the winner being Newark Prince de Kol, who had just too much character for Kiminvie Netherland Butterboy, shown by Mr. A. Myron. A good string of yearlings was paraded, among which three very stylish youngsters were found. Messrs J. and S. Brash (Waikiwi) were first with Waikiwi Netherland Druid, a real breeder's bull, and Mr R. H. Dickie was second with Lauderdale Prince Albert, a young bull with clean, definite lines, and a very attractive head. Messrs Brash also took third prize in this class. The junior yearlings were also a good lot, typical of the Black and White breed and showing that breeding practice in Southland is folfowing along very sound lines. It is interesting to note that quality in Southland herds seems to depend less on in-breeding than it did a few years ago. AYRSHDXES Almost all the Ayrshires paraded today came from the Seaward Downs herd of Mr R. S. Weir, and since this stud has recently had the benefit of some notable importations its quality was above the ordinary. It is to be regretted, however, that a breed that commands such a following in Southland should have so small a representation at the finest dairy show in the South Island. The breed has proved a good doer under Southland conditions and as a'producer it has more than proved its worth, and the fact that the best of the Southland strains are to be found in show rings all over the South Island speaks volumes for the success that has been achieved by Southland breeders. Mr R. S. Weir secured both championships in the female section with wet cows, both of which were sired by the bull Harnelbel Crusader. They showed outstanding Ayrshire quality, with well-formed vessels and typical teats, and good, roomy, wedge-shaped bodies. It might be suggested in Scotland that they showed less substance than the breed used to have, but since that is a complaint that applies to New Zealand Ayrshires generally, too much stress cannot be laid on it. The bull championship also went to the Seaward Downs breeder, the winner being Allandale Senator, got by the imported sire Hobsland Senator out of Allandale Rosemary. Though only. a yearling, he shows good lines and breeding, and needs only time to grow down to develop into a champion in the best of company. Owing to the lack of competition in the male classes, no reserve championship was awarded. Mr Weir showed a very fine string of young heifers that did credit to his breeding and also to the strains upon which he is operating at the moment. Mr John Barnes, jun. (Otara) secured a well-deserved red ticket with a sweet little junior yearling heifer by Ivanhoe White King and Mr R. Wall (Waikiwi) also found his way into the prize list in the heifer classes.

JERSEYS I The Jerseys, like the Friesians, set what was probably a new standard for the Southland Show. With an entry of nearly 100 head of eattle, local breeders made a brave showing, and what was most remarkable of all was that in such a large display the average was very high. There was a time when it was said that the delicate island breed would never be properly acclimatised to Southland conditions, but the dairy farmers in this province have proved that to be a real fallacy. The dainty Jersey seems to thrive on Southland conditions, and, given proper treatment, it has no difficulty in equalling the production performance of any other breed. With a dozen or more entries in some of the classes the judge had a busy day. and at the end of it he found time to commend the exhibits very heartily. The champion cow was Mr A. M'Fadyen's (Kamahi) Forestvale Fancy, by the one-time well-known Tapanui sire Oaklands Clarion, out of Tokorangi Fairy. She is a perfect specimen of the breed, with a typical vessel, beautiful veins, and strikingly good lines. She has the ideal Jersey head, and should be a good breeder as well as a milker. The competition in the wet cow class in which she was found was so keen that the judge went to five places in making his awards, the other winners being Messrs James Pullar and Sons (Crookston) second and Mr Rolf Clark (Menzie's Ferry) third, fourth, and fifth. Actually there was very little between the last-men-tioned four. The Tapanui breeder, Mr N. Moore, showed the best of the dry cows in Tokorangi Pearl, by Lady of Collingwood's Last, a well-proved Otago sire, but the reserve championship for females went to Mr M'Fadyen's Forestvale Poppy, by Rainsbrook Dictator, a neat little three-year-old heifer of quality and breeding. Another Forestvale heifer was second in this class, and Mr Eric M'Kenzie (Clifton) was third. Some good two-year-old heifers faced the judge, and the pick of them proved to be Mr D. Cameron's (Myross Bush) Roseland Daphne, by Astor's Golden Sunshine, a well-made and well-grown heifer, with a beautiful skin and a nice head. Mr A. M'Fadyen was second and Mr N. Moore (Tapanui) third with Toko-: rangi Midget. Mr another red ticket in the senior year» ling class with a nice iiit-

and Mr M'Fadyen was second and third. A third success in the jun.oi yearling class put Mr Cameron smons the principal prize winners for th« day. Messrs James Pullar and Son (Crookston) got well into the monej also, and put the seal on their success by annexing the bull championship in the face of the keenest opposition. The champion was Ku Ku's Sybil's Em-

JERSEYS (Continued) peror, by the imported sire Les Nieme's Emperor. This was an outstanding sire, with a good eye, a masculine head, and a perfect topline. He was the best of the two-year-old bulls, in which class Mr M'Fadyen was second s?;th Tokorangi Snowfall and Mr Ri'oore third with Tokorangi Aristocrat. There was only one three-year-old, a good-looking type shown by Messrs Jack Bros. (Tisbury), and the reserve champion was found among the aged bulls, the winner being Mr Rolf Clark's Beechland's Red Flag, by Fairy Flag's Raleigh, an imported bull. Mr Clark also won the senior yearling class with Beechlands Ronald, while the junior red ticket went to Mr Wiiliam Lindsay (Wallacetown). Here again was a breed in which the influence of recently-imported strains was very strong. CROSSBRED AND FATS The grade and crossbred type of dairy cattle has still a strong following in the industry in New Zealand, and Southland follows the general trend in this connection with the possible exception that the standard of such milkers is very high in the soutn. This was shown by a very good average at to-day's show, the stock mostly showing noticeable dairy quality and in many instances being backed t>y definite production performance Among the principal exhibitors were Messrs R. H. Dickie (Tuturau), James Wilson (Mataura), J. J. Moore (Tapanui), the Borstal Institution, and J. tC. Peake (Makarewa). It would be encouraging to think that the reduced entries in this class reflected a keener interest in the district in purebred dairy stock. ' In the fat cattle section it was good to.note that the best of the entries were youngish stock, fattened early and quickly and conforming more or less .to the baby beef requirements of the Smithfleld Market at Home and the average consumer in New Zealand who likes his beef lean and tender. Messrs T.'E. Paterson (Otapin) W. B. Whyte (Otama),M'Kenzie Bros. (Fortrose), and William Lindsay (Wallacetown) were the chief prize winners, and it was to their credit that their stock was not only well conditioned and Showing good bloom and finish, but well brought out as well. The acceptance of the principle of earlymaturing beef has been slow in New Zealand, considering the enthusiasm with which the idea has been adopted in Great Britain, but one of the most hopeful signs for the future, even if it concerns only the local consumer, is the increasing tendency of New Zealand graziers to recognise that the best beef is that which is fattened quickly and. therefore, cheaply. The following is the prize list:— PRIZE LIST SHEEP BORDER LEICESTER Judges: Messrs P. Drummond (Five Rivers) and W. A. Roxburgh (Ryal Bush). Ram, over 30 months. Three entries r-W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau), 1; Peter Campbell (Wyndham), 2. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries—W. Kennedy, jun., 1 and 2. .'.■''■— Ram, under 18 months. Two entries —W. Kennedy, jun., 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15, 1936. Four, entries— W. Kennedy 1, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 2. Two rams, under 18 months. One entry—W. Kennedy 1. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry—W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau), 1. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, and lamb at foot. One entry —W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau), 1. Ewe, under 18 months. One entry— W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau), 1. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Two entries—W. Kennedy, jun, (Otautau), 1; R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. One entry—W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau). 1.

NATURAL CONDITION CLASSES Ram, under 18 months. Four entries —W. Kennedy, jun., 1 and 2. Two rams; under 18 months. Two entries—W. Kennedy, jun., 1 and 2. Three flock rams, under 18 months, shorn, best suited for breeding export fat lambs. Two entries—W. Kennedy, jun., 1. Ewe, over 18 months, and lamb at foot. Six entries—James Grant (Bayswater) 1, W. Kennedy, jun., 2, A. Drummond (Five Rivers) 3. Ewe, under 18 months. Four entries —W. Kennedy, jun., 1, W. E. Lindsay (Drummond) 2 and 3. Two ewes, under 18 months. Four entries—W. Kennedy, jun., 1, W. E. Lindsay (Drummond) 2 and 3. Champion ram—W. Kennedy, jun. Champion ewe—W. Kennedy, jun. Reserve champion ram—W. Kennedy, jun. Reserve champion ewe—W. Kennedy, jun. CORRIEDALE Judge: Mr D. J. Ross (HillgroveX Ram, under 18 months. One entry— E. M. Coleman (Balclutha) 1. Two rams, under 18 months. One entry—E. M. Coleman 1. Ewe, 18 months and over, and lamb at foot. Two entries—E. M. Coleman 1 and 2, . Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries —E. M. Coleman 1 and 2. Champion ram—E. M. Coleman. Champion ewe—E. M. Coleman. ENGLISH LEICESTER Judge: Mr D. J. Ross (Hillgrove) Ram, 18 months and over. Four entries— H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, M'Leod Bros. (Otahuti) 2, S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 3. Ram. under 18 months. Five entries —H. J. Andrew 1, A. S. El worthy (Timaru) 2, S. and R. Evans 3. Ram, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Five entries—A. S. Elworthy 1, H. J. Andrew 2, E. M. Coleman 3. Two rams, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Two entries— H. J. Andrew 1. Ewe, 18 months and over, and lamb at foot. Five entries—A. S. Elworthy 1. H. J. Andrew 2 and 3. Ewe. under 18 months. Five entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, A. S. Elworthy 3. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Three entries—A. S. Elworthv 1, H. J. Andrew 2. Champion ram—H. J. Andrew. Champion ewe—A. S. Elworthy. . Reserve champion ram—M Leisn Bros. T . Reserve champion ewe —H. J. Andrew. LINCOLN Judge: Mr D. J. Ross (Hillgrove) Ram. 18 months and over. Two entries—James Marshall (Oporo) 1, :>• and R. Evans (Longbush) 2. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries —J. S. Marshall (Invercargill) 1. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries —J. S. Marshall 1 and 2. Champion ram—James Marshall. ROMNEY MARSH Judges: Messrs Alexander Murray (Mosgiel) and J. Miller, sen. (Outram). Ram, over 30 months. Two entries —D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) 1. W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau) 2. Ram over 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries—P. Campbell (Wyndham) 1, A. S. Elworthy (Timaru) 2. Ram, under 18 months. Three entries—D, Robertson 1, M'Leish Bros. (Otahuti R.D.) 2. Ram, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Three entries—A. S. Elworthy 1 and 2, D. Robertson 3. Two rams, under 18 months. Two entries—D. Robertson 1. M'Leish Bros. 2. Ewe, over 30 months and lamb at foot. Two entries—D. Robertson 1, W. Kennedy, jun., 2. Ewe. over 18 months and under 30 months, and lamb at foot. One entry —A. S. Elworthy 1.

Ewe, under 18 months. Five entries—A. S. Elworthy 1 and 2, M'Leish Bros. 3.

Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Two entries—A. S. Elworthy 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. Three entries—A. S. Elworthy 1, M'Leish Bros. 2.

NATURAL CONDITION CLASSES Ram, over 30 months. One entry— A. Drummond (Five Rivers) 1. Ram. over 18 months and under 30 months. Four entries—D. Robertson 1, W. Kennedy, jun., 2. Ram, under 18 months. Five entries—James Grant (Bayswater) 1, W. Kennedy 2, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 3.

Two, rams, under 18 months. One entry—D. Robertson 1. Two rams, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. One entry— M'Leish Bros. 1. Three flock rams, under 18 months, shorn; best suited for breeding export fat lambs. Two entries—M'Leish Bros. I,'R. J. Anderson 2. Ewe, over 30 months, lamb at foot. One entry—D. Robertson 1. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, and lamb at foot. Four entries—D. Robertson 1, James Grant 2, A. S. Elworthy 3. Ewe, under 18 months. Six entries— A. S. Elworthy 1 and 2, R. J. Anderson 3. ' Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries—A. S. Elworthy 1, A. S. Holms and Sons (Waimahaka) 2.

Five ewes, under 18 months. One entry—A. S. Holms and Sons 1. Group, consisting of one ram over 18 months, one ram under 18 months, one ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot, one ewe under 18 months. One entry—James Grant 1. Champion ram —D. Robertson Champion ewe—P. Campbell. Reserve champion ram —D. Robertson.

Reserve champion ewe—A. S. Elworthy.

RYELAND Judge: Mr D. J. Ross (Hillgrove). Ram, 18 months and over. Two entries—S; and R. Evans (Longbush) 1, J. J. Blakie (Ryal Bush) 2. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries —S. and R. Evans 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months. One entry—S. and R. Evans 1. Ram, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Three entries — H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1„ S. and R. Evans 2. Ewe, 18 months and over and lamb at foot. One entry—S. and R. Evans 1. Ewe, under 18 months. One entry— S. and R. Evans 1. Two ewes, under 18 months. One entry—S. and R. Evans 1. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. . Seven entries —H. J. Andrew 1, S. and R. Evans 2. Champion ram—S. and R. Evans. Champion ewe—S. and R. Evans. SHROPSHIRE Judge: Mr John Deans (Coalgate). Ram, 18 months and over. One entry —A. Drummond (Five Rivers) 1. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries —S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 1, J. S. Marshall (Invercargill) 2. Ram, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. One entry—S. and R. Evans 1. Ewe, 30 months and over and lamb at foot. Two entries—W. Kennedy (Otautau) 1, S. and R. Evans 2. Ewe, over 18 and under 30 months and lamb at foot. One entry—W. Kennedy, jun., 1..'..-. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries —S. and R. Evans 1, J. S. Marshall 2. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. One entry—S. and R. Evans 1. SOUTHDOWN Judge: Mr John Deans (Coalgate). Ram, over 30 months. Two entries —H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1, Southland Frozen Meat Co. (Makarewa) 2. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. Three entries—H. J. Andrew 1, Southland Frozen Meat Co. 2. Ram, under 18 months. Four entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Southland Frozen Meat Co. 3. Ram, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Four entries—H. J. Andrew 1 arid 2, Southland Frozen Meat Company 3. Two rams, under 18 months. Three entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Southland Frozen Meat Company 3. Ewe, over 30 months and lamb at foot. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1, Southland Frozen Meat Company 2. Ewe, over 18 and under 30 months, and lamb at foot. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Four entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 3. Southland Frozen Meat Company 2. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or before August 15. Three entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2, Southland Frozen Meat Company 3. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1, Southland Frozen Meat Company 2. Group consisting of ram over 18 months, ram under 18 months, ewe over 18 months with lamb at foot, and ewe under 18 months, all to be shorn. One entry—H. J. Andrew 1. NATURAL CONDITION CLASSES Ram, over 18 months. Two entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months. Four entries —Southland Frozen Meat Company 1 and 2, H. J. Andrew 3. Two rams, under 18 months. Three entries—Southland Frozen Meat Company 1, H. J. Andrew 2, J. M'llwnck 3. Ewe, over 18 months, and lamb at foot. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries —Southland Frozen Meat Company 1, H. J. Andrew 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1. Southland Frozen Meat Company 2. Champion ram—H. J. Andrew. Chaimpion ewe—H. J. Andrew. Reserve champion ram—-H. J. Andrew. TT T A Reserve champion ewe —H. J. Andrew. CROSSBRED Judge: Mr J. M'Crostie (Invercargill) Two crossbred ewes, strong wool, over 18 months, and lamb at foot. Three entries—W. J. Clark (Tussock Creek) 1, A. Greenlees (Wyndham) 2. Two crossbred ewes, fine wool, over 18 months and lamb at foot. Two entries—W. J. Clark 1 and 2. Two crossbred ewes, strong wool, under 18 months. Five entries—W. J. Clark (Tussock Creek) 1 and 2. A. Greenlees (Wyndham) 3. Two crossbred wethers, strong wool, under 18 months. Two entries—W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1, G. Low (Bayswater) 2. Two crossbred ewes, fine wool, under 18 months. Two entries—W. J. Clark 1 and 2. Two crossbred wethers, fine wool, under 18 months. One entry—W. J. Clark 1. FAr SHEEP Judge: Mr John Murray (Mosgiel) Three wethers and/or maiden ewes, two-tooth, strong wool. One entry— G. Low (Bayswater) 1. Three wethers and/or maiden ewes, two-tooth, Down or Ry el and cross or fine wool. Two entries—W. M. Coleman (Balclutha) 1, G. Low 2. Three fat lambs for butchers' purposes, strong wool. Two entries—A. C. Gray (Wallacetown) 1 and 2. Three fat lambs for butchers' purposes, Down or Ryeland cross or fine wool. Five entries—T. A. Thomson (Otahuti) 1 and 2, A. C. Gray 3. Three crossbred wethers, any age, strong wool, suitable for frozen meat trade, maximum live weight 1401 b. One entry—S. and R. Evans (Longbush) 1. Three crossbred wethers, any age, Down or Ryeland cross or fine wool, suitable for frozen meat trade, maximum live weight 1401 b. One entry— S. and R. Evans 1. Three crossbred wethers and/or maiden ewes, two-tooth, strong wool, suitable for frozen meat trade, maximum live weight 1301 b. Two entries— S. and R. Evans 1, J. Grant 2. Three crossbred wethers and/or maiden ewes, two-tooth, Down or Ryeland cross or fine wool, maximum live weight 1301 b. Two entries—S. and R. Evans* 1, J. Grant 2.

Three crossbred lambs, most suitable for frozen meat trade, Down or Ryeland cross or fine wool, maximum live weight 901 b. Seven entries—W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1 and 3, T. A. Thomson (Otahuti) 2. Three fat lambs, most suitable for frozen meat trade, purebred or fine crossbred, maximum live weight 901 b. Three entries—J. Grant 1. G. Gray (Wallacetown) 2, W. Lindsay 3. Twelve fat crossbred lambs, property of exhibitor, live weight up to 721 b. Nine entries—Southland Frozen Meat Company (Makarewa) 1, G. Gray 2, J. Grant 3. Wakatipu class: Ten fat crossbred lambs, live weight up to 721 b. Eight entries—G. R. Cockburn (Queenstown) 1, W. S. Reid (Arrowtown) 2, Mrs A. Brown (Lower Shotover) 3.

Shorn cross, for best type of longwoolled ram for breeding, long-woolled ewes for crossing with black-faced rams to produce the ideal lamb for export. One entry—W. Kennedy, jun. (Otautau) 1.

Shorn cross, for best type of oneshear Southdown or Ryeland ram for crossing with long-woolled ewes to produce the ideal lamb for export. Two entries—Southland Frozen Meat Company 1 and 2.

CATTLE ABERDEEN ANGUS Judge: Mr John Graham (Kennington). Bulf, born prior to July 1. 1934. One entry—W. E. Hunt's (Wallacetown) Mars of Matapihi (Prince of Matapihi —Countess of Matapihi) 1. Bull, born since July 1. 1934. One entry—W. E. Hunt's Turihana (Bonaparte of Makaretu—Turahina) 1. SHORTHORNS Judge: Mr John Graham (Kennington). Bull, born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—J. S. Anderson's (Waitahuku) Bushey Park Officer Commanding 1. Bull, born since July 1, 1934. Two entries—P. Campbell's (Wyndham) Maraeweka Count 1, Andrew Grant's (Fairlie) Elm Grove Gondolier 2. Bull, born since July 1, 1935. Two entries —J. S. Anderson's Tunima Officer 1, P. Campbell's Crescent Star Boy 2. Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—P. Campbell's Winchester Lass 1. Cow, dry, born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—Andrew Grant's Windermere Rose Emblem 111 1. Heifer, born since July 1, 1934. One entry—Andrew Grant's Lack Dale Gloster F. (imp.) 1. Heifer, born since July 1, 1935 One entry—Andrew Grant's Allandale Lady Nan 1.

MILKING SHORTHORNS Judge: Mr W. D. F. Miller (Outram). Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, J 933. Six entries—D. Murphy and Sons' (Kennington) Kennington Dinah II 1 Keir Bros.' (Charlton) Dominion Polyastra 2, D. Murphy and Sons' Kennington Daisy 2nd 3._ Cow. drv. born prior to July 1, 1933. Two entries—D. Murphy and Sons Galgorm Flowerette 4th 1, W. P. Hishon's (Oreti) Maranui Duchess 3rd 2. Cow. in milk or dry, born prior to July 1. 1933. Two entries—D. Murphy and Sons' Kennington Dinah II 1, Keir Bros.' Dominion Polyastra 2 Heifer, in milk or in calf, born since July 1, 1933. Five entries—D. Murphy and Son's Hollies Dial 3rd 1, Keir Rros.' Kerangi Cathie 2, J. M'llwrick's (Otapiri) Tahawai Cherry 2nd 3- T , , Heifer, in milk, born since July 1, 1934. Five entries—D. Murphy and Sons' Galgorm Laurel II 1. Keir Bros. Kerangi Tulip 2, J. M'llwrick's Tohawai Bessie 3. . , , , ~,, Heifer, dry, born since July 1, 1934. Six entries—J. M'llwrick's Tahawai Snowy 2nd 1, J. Reid and Son's (Centre Bush) Broadleaf Mona 2, D. Murphv and Son's Beauty 3rd 3. Heifer, born since July 1, 1935. Six entries—Arthur Batchelor's (Toa) Surrey Park Frosty 1, Keir Bros. 2, J. J. Moore's (Tapanui) St. Winnow of Mona Park 3. Heifer, born since November 1, 1935. Six entries—W. P. Hishon's (Oreti) Maranui Jewel 1, J. M'llwrick's Tahawai Pansy II 2, D. Murphy and Son's Galgorm Delight Ist 3. Cow and two of her progeny, latter not less than one year old. Two entries—D. Murphy and Son's Kennington Daisy 2nd 1, J. M'llwrich 2. Bull, born prior to July 1,1933. Three entries—D. Murphy and Sons' Hollies General 2nd 1, W. P. Hishon's Mananui Spencer 2, D. Murphy and Son's St. Albans 3. Bull, born since July 1. 1933. One entry—J. J. Moore's Waimea St. Dominic 1.

Bull, born since July 1, 1934. Three entries—D. Murphy and Sons' Galgorm Conqueror 1, J. M'llwrich's Waimea Monitor 2, J. Reid and Son's Cairnbank Astoria 3.

Bull, born since July 1, 1935. Nine entries—Keir Bros.' unnamed 1, D. Murphy and Sons' Galgorm Handsome Leader 2, W. P. Hishon's Maranui Bruce 3.

Bull, born since November 1, 1935. Three entries—D. Murphy and Sons' Galgorm Rising Star 1, C. T. Grant's (Glencoe) Willowgrove Knowler 2. Group consisting of bull, any age, cow in milk or visibly in calf, heifer three years old or visibly in calf,

heifer two years old, and heifer one year old. Five entries—D. Murphy and Sons 1, Keir Bros. 2, J. M'llwrich 3. Champion male —D. Murphy and Sons' Hollies General 2nd. Champion female—D. Murphy and Sons' Kennington Dinah 11. Reserve champion male—W. P. Hishon's Maranui Spencer. Reserve champion female —Keir Bros.' Dominion Polyastra. RED POLLS Judge: Mr M. M. Fleming (Tai Tapu). Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, 1933. Two entries—G. S. Young's (West Plains) Neutyle Rosebud 1, G. S. Young's Neutyle Symphony 2. Cow, dry, born prior to July 1, 1933 One entry—G. S. Young's Neutyle Meg 1. Cow in milk or dry, born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—G. S. Young's Neutyle Rosebud 1. Heifer in milk or visibly in calf, born since July 1, 1933. Three entries —G. S. Young's Neutyle Fairy 1, O. A. and P. Garrett's (Invercargill) Kenilworth Poppy 2, F. B. Taylor's (West Plains) Radnor Kanuka 3.

Heifer in milk, born since July 1, 1934. One entry—G. S. Young's Neutyle Winifred 1. Heifer, dry, born, since July 1, 1934. One entry—G. S. Young's Neutyle Rosalind 1.

Heifer, born since July 1, 1935. Two entries—G. S. Young's Neutyle Choice 1, G. S. Young's Neutyle Beryl 2. Heifer, born since November 1, 1935. Two entries —G. S. Young's Neutyle Melody 1, G. S. Young's Neutyle Fancy 2. Two heifers born since July 1, 1935, with best butter-fat backing. One entry—G. S. Young's Neutyle Beryl 1. Bull born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—O. and A. P. Garrett's Kenilworth Lord Grant 1.

Bull born since July 1. 1933. Two entries—F. B. Taylor's (West Plains) Taonui Ranger 1, G. S. Young's Neutyle Bright Boy 2. Bull born since July 1, 1934. One entry—F. B. Taylor's Radnor Capstan Bull born since November 1, 1934. One entry—G. S. Young's Neutyle Wiseman 1.

Group, consisting of bull any age, cow in milk or visibly in calf, heifer three-year-old in milk or visibly in calf, heifer two-year-old. and heifer ona year old. One entry—G. S. Young 1. Champion male —F. B. Taylor's Taonui Ranger. Champion female—O. and A. P. Garrett's Kenilworth Lord Grant. FRIESIANS

Judge: Mr E. M. North (Omimu Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, 1933. Six entries—A. and R. Udy's (Menzie's Ferry) Lelburne Daisy

Queen 1. Tait Bros.' (Greenhills) Gleniffer May Echo Griselda 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons* (Ferndale) Plantation Cremona Princess Sylvia 3. Cow, dry but visibly in calf, born prior to July 1. 1933. Six entriesHarold Potter's (Pukerau) Ohio Domino Sensation 1, A. and R. Udy's Lelburne Princess Mandella Pride 2, Parkview Estate's (West Plains) Alcartra Princess Elizabeth 3. Cow in milk or dry, born prior to July 1. 1933. Six entries—A. and R. Udy 1, Harold Potter's Ohio Domino Sensation 2, Tait Bros." Gleniffer May Echo Griselda 3. Heifer in milk or visibly in calf, born since July 1, 1933. Five entries— R. H. Dickie's (Tuturau) Lauderdale Bonnie Zozo 1, Parkview Estate's Echo Colaitha Doreen 2, Tait Bros.' Forestvale Colantha Bell De Kol 3. Heifer in milk, born since July 1, 1934. Eight entries—James Brown's (Waianiwa) Newark Lady Royalist 1. Tait Bros.' Forestvale Colantha Burke De Kol 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons' Glenstuart Alcartra Princess 3.

Heifer, dry, born since July 1, 1934. Three entries—A. Myron's (Ryal Bush) Kiminvie Plus Countess 1. W. Y. Dickie and Sons' Glenstuart Champion Lady 2, Tait Bros.' Forestvale Colantha Tista 3 'Heifer, born since July.l, 1935. Six entries—R. H. Dickie's (Tuturau) Lauderdale Susan Burkeyje 1, A. and K. Udy's Lelburne Silver Bell 2, A. and R. Udy's Lelburne Netherland Sybil 3 Heifer, born since November 1, 1935. Seven entries—James Brown's (Waianiwa) Newark Royal Maid 1, James Brown's Newark Royal Sylvia 2, A. and R. Udy's Lelburne Princess Eunice ' Group of three registered heifers (Southland Times trophy). Three entries—Tait Bros.' Forestvale Colantha Bell de Kol, Forestvale Colantha Burke De Kol, Forestvale Colantha Tista 1; A. and R. Udy's Lelburne Silver Bell, Lelburne Netherland Sybil, Lelburne Princess Eunice 2.

Pair of cows or heifers, in milk or dry- Six entries—A. and R. Udy's Lelburne Daisy Queen and Lelburne Princess Mandella Pride 1; Tait Bros.' 2; Harold Potter's (Pukerau) Ohio Domino Sensation and Ohio Quality Sensation 3.

Pair of heifers, one year. Three entries—James Brown 1, A. and R. Udy 2, R. H. Dickie 3.

Best female, any age, bred by exhibitor. Five entries—A. and R. Udy s Lelburne Princess Mandella Pride 1, Tait Bros.' Forestvale Colantha Burke De Kol 2, Harold Potter's Ohio Domino Sensation ?. Cow and two of her progeny, latter not less than one year old. Two entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, Harold Potter 2.

Bull, born prior to July 1, 1933. Six entries—R. K. Dodds's (Charlton) Rosevale King Sylvia Regina Posch 1, R. H. Dickie's Lauderdale Mercena Burkeyje 2. James Brown's Ahikauka Ormsby Royal 3. Bull, born since July 1, 1933. Three entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons' Longbeach Taureau 1. A. Myron's (Ryal Bush) Ahikouka Ensign Royal 2, Parkview Estate's (West Plains) Craigielinn Prince Topsy 2nd 3. Bull, born since July 1, 1934. Four entries—James Brown's Newark Prince De Kol 1, A. Myron's Kiminvie Netherland Butterboy 2, W. Y. Dickie and Son's Glen Stuart Champion De Kol 3.

Bull, born since July 1. 1935. Six entries—J. and G. Brash's (Waikiwi) Waikiwi Netherland Drina 1, R. H. Dickie's Lauderdale Prince Albert 2, J. and S. Brash's Waikiwi Netherland Invincible 3. Bull, born since November 1, 1935. Two entries—R. H. Dickie's Lauderdale Burkeyje Monarch 1, R. E. Hill's (Riverton) Silverside King De Kol 2. Bull born since July 1, 1935, dam to have certified butter-fat record. Three entries—R. H. Dickie 1, J. and S. Brash's Waikiwi Netherland Invincible 2, James Brown's Newark Champion Ormsby 3. Group consisting of bull any age, cow any age in milk or visibly in calf, heifer three years old in milk or visibly in calf, heifer two years old, and heifer one year old. Two entries—R. H. Dickie 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2. Champion male—R. K. Dodds's Rosevale King Sylvie Regina Posch. Champion female—James Brown s Newark Lady Royalist. Reserve champion male —R. K. Dodds's Lauderdale Mercena Burkeyje. Reserve champion female —A. and R. Udy's Lelburne Daisy Queen. AYRSHIRES

Judge: Mr C. J. Cowan (Kia Ora) Cow in milk, born prior to July 1, 1933. Two entries—R. S. Weir's (Seaward Downs) Allandale Trixie 3rd 1, R. S. Weir's Allandale Lady Clare 2. Cow, dry but visibly in calf, born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—R. 5. Weir's Allandale Trixie 2nd 1. Heifer, in milk or visibly in calf, born since July 1, 1933. One entry— R. S. Weir's Allandale Beulah 1. Heifer, in milk, born since July 1, 1934. One entry—Allandale Viscountess 2nd 1. t , , ,„„. Heifer, dry, born since July 1, 1934. One entry—R. 3. Weir's Allandale Annie Laurie 1. „• _ Heifer, born since July 1, 1935. Two entries—R. S. Weir's Allandale Bonnie Doon 2nd 1, R. Wall's (Waikiwi) Canadian Bell 2. . „ . , , no - Heifer, born since November 1, 1935. Two entries—John Barnes, jun.'s (In-vercargill-Otara R.D.) Waimatua White Heather 1, R. S. Weir's Allandale Trixie 4th 2. Cow and two of her progeny, latter not less than one-year-old. One entry —R. S. Weir's Allandale Trixie II 1. Bull, born prior to July 1, 1933. One entry—T. S. Muirhead's (Waimatuku) Ivanhoe Phar Lap 1. Bull, born since November 1, 1935. One entry—R. S. Weir's Allandale Senator 1. Group consisting of bull, any age, cow, anv age, in milk or visibly in calf, heifer, three years old, in milk or visibly in calf, heifer, two years old, and heifer, one year old. One entry—R. S. Weir 1: Champion male—R. S. Weir's Allandale Senator. «„«,,, a. Champion female—R. S. Weir's Allandale Trixie 3. ' Reserve champion female—R. b. Weir's Allandale Lady Clare. JERSEYS Judge: Mr P. A. Anderson (Levin)

Cow, in milk, born prior to July 1, 1933. Twelve entries—A. M'Fadyen's (Kamahi) Forestvale Fancy 1, J. Pullar and Son's (Crookston) Granton Dainty Lass 2, R. Clark's (Menzies Ferry) Jersev Brae Sunny Morn 3. Cow, dry, born prior to July 1, 1933. Five entries—N. Moore's (Tapanui) Tokorangi Pearl 1, W. R. Ireland's (Otautau) Waipiko Gretchen 2, Dr Ritchie Crawford's (Otatara) Hawksbury Wasp 3. ■ Cow in milk or dry, born prior to July 1, 1933, to have certified butterfat production. Seven entries-rR. Clark's Maori Precious Maid 1, W. R. Ireland's Waipiko Gretchen 2, J. Pullar and Son's Tokorangi Aletta 3. Heifer in milk or visibly in calf, born since July 1, 1933. Eight entries—A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Poppy 1, A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Gem 2, Eric M'Kenzie's (Clifton) Beeswing Lady Bird 3: Heifer in milk, born since July 1, 1934. Ten entries—Don Cameron's (Myross Bush) Roseland Daphne 1, A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Tui 2, N. Moore's (Tapanui) Tokorangi Midget 3. Heifer in milk, born since July 1, 1934; open only to financial members of the Southland Jersey Breeders' Cattle Club. Ten entries—D. Cameron's Roseland Daphne 1, A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Tui 2. N. Moore's Tokorangi Midget 3. Heifer born since July 1,1935. Eleven entries—D. Cameron's Roseland Crocus 1, A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Coral 2, A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Betty 3. Heifer born since November 1, 1935. Nine entries—D. Cameron's Roseland Gold Dust 1, N. Moore's Tokorangi Patience 2, A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Fancy 3 - , , „ Group of three registered heifers; Southland Times trophy. Four entries—A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Gem. Forestvale Tui, and Forestvale Raindrop 1; W. R. Ireland's Gladfield Everest, Gladfield Capri, and Gladfield Estelle 2; R. Clark's Kyledale Annabelle, Kyledale Pure Gold, and Kyledale Marigold 3. Cow and two of her progeny, latter not less than one year old. One entry —J. Pullar and Son's Granton Dainty Lass 1.

Bull born prior to July 1, 1933. Two entries—R. Clark's Beechland's Red Flag 1, T. J. Hall's (Tisbury) Morvendale Laddie 2.

Bull born since July 1, 1935. One entry—Jack Bros.' (Tisbury) Summerlea Vanguard 1. Bull born since July 1, 1934. Seven entries—J. Pullar and Sons' Kuku Sybil's Emperor 1, A. M'Fadyen's Tokorangi Snowfall 2. N. Moore's Tokorangi Aristocrat 3.

Bull born since July 1, 1935. Seven entries—R. Clark's Beechland's Ronald 1, Mrs E. Ranee's (Waimatuku) Winterbrook King's Consul 2, W. R. Ireland's Major Barnes 3. Bull born since November 1, 1935. Three entries —N. Moore's Tokorangi Triumph 1, Dr Ritchie Crawford's Marinoto Apollo 2. Bull born since July 1, 1935, dam to have certified butter-fat record. One entry—R. Clark's Beechland's Ronald 1. Group consisting of bull any age, cow in milk or visibly in calf, heifer three years old in milk or visibly in calf, heifer two years old, and heifer one year old. Five entries—A. M'Fadyen 1, R. Clark 2, D. Cameron 3. Breeders' junior group, consisting of two yearling heifers and one yearling bull. Three entries—R. Clark 1, W. R. Ireland 2, Dr Ritchie Crawford 3. Champion male; —J. Pullar and Sons' Kuku Sybil's Emperor. Champion female—A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Fancy. Reserve champion male —R. Clark's Beechland's Red Flag. Reserve champion female—A. M'Fadyen's Forestvale Poppy. CROSSBRED DAIRY CATTLE Judge: Mr W. Young (Otahuti) Cow in milk showing best milking qualities. Three entries—Borstal Institution's (Invercargill) Elma 1. R. H. Dickie's (Tulurau) 2, J. F. C. Peake's (Makarewa) Peggy 3. Cow, dry, but visibly in calf, best adapted for dairy purposes. One entry —James Wilson (Mataura) 1. Heifer in milk, born since July 1, 1934. Three entries—R. H. Dickie's Gwendoline 1, Borstal Farm's Thelma 2, R. H. Dickie's Beulah 3. Heifer, born since July 1, 1935. Three entries—W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1, Borstal Institution 2, J. J. Moore (Tapanui) 3. Cottar's cow, purebred or crossbred, in calf or in milk. Two entries—J. F. C. Peake 1, J. Watt (Waikiwi) 2. Champion cow—Borstal Institution. Reserve champion cow—R. H. Dickie. FAT CATTLE Judge: Mr Robert Lochhead (Balclutha). Bullock, any age. One entry—T. E. Paterson (Otapiri) 1. Bullock, three years old. Two entries—T. E. Paterson 1, W. B. Whyte COtama) 2.

Bullock, two years old. Six entries —W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1 and 2, T. E. Paterson 3. Bullock, one year old. Two entries— T. E. Paterson 1, B. Whyte 2. Cow, any age. One entry—M'Kenzie Bros. (Fortrose) 1. Heifer, two years old. Three entries —T. E. Paterson 1, W. B. Whyte 2. Heifer, one year old. One entry— W. B. Whyte 2. PIGS Judge: Mr David Marshall (Invercargill). BERKSHIRE^ Boar, 12 months and over. One entry—Borstal Institution (Invercargill) 1. Boar, under 12 months and over three months. Two entries—Borstal Institution 1 and 2. Sow, under 12 months and over three months. Two entries—Borstal Institution 1 and 2. LARGE BLACKS Boar, 12 months and over. One entry —E. J. Humphries (Charlton) 1. Sow, 12 months and over. Two entries—E. J. Humphries. 1 and 2. LARGE WHITES Boar, 12 months and over. Three entries—E. J. Humphries 1, Mrs Burtenshaw (Invercargill) 2, Donald Holden (Waikiwi) 3. TAMWORTHS Bacon pigs, any breed or cross, most suitable for export. Three entriesBorstal Institution 1 and 3, Mrs A, Burtenshaw 2. Fat porker pigs, most suitable for export. Four entries—W. G. Morris (Invercargill) 1 and 2, Borstal Institution 3. SHEEP DOG TRIALS Judge: Mr John Scott (Invercargill) Eighteen entries—A. Sutherland (Bluff) 1, J. D. Purdue (Nightcaps) 2, J. A. Nelson (South Hillend) 3, COMPETITIONS Judge: Mr Gordon Maze (Kakapuaka) Maiden jump, open only to horses that have not won a first prize at a jumping competition at any agricultural show. Seven entries—Martin O'Brien 1, R. Irwin 2, A. H. Holmes 3. Pony jump, over 3ft hurdles, for ponies 13.2 hands and under, to be ridden by boys or girls not over 16. Four entries—A. R. Johnston 1. H. t Blackmore 2, Mrs A. Oliver 3. Best jumper to carry not less than 11.0. Sixteen entries—Martin O'Brien 1, W. Telford 2, Len Jones 3. Best jumper, to be ridden by a lady. Eleven entries—W. Hastie 1, Mrs A. Oliver 2, W. Hastie 3. Wire jump. Eleven entries—W. Hastie 1, W. Hazlett 2, W. Hastie 3. High jump. Four entries —Len Jones 1, W. Hastie 2.