NORTH OTAGO SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23354, 20 November 1937, Page 20

NORTH OTAGO SHOW

LACKING IN COMPETITION FIRST DAY’S JUDGING SHEEP AND CATTLE RESULTS The annual show of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association, •which was opened at Oamaru yesterday, covered the usual wide range of live stock breeding and cropping activities of the district, but the lack of competition, particularly in the stock sections, which has been a feature of this exhibition for the past few years was again very noticeable. In the sheep sections there was little dr no competition except in the case of Border Leicesters. and the dairy cattle classes, which a few years ago were keenly contested in all breeds, also lost a lot of interest on account of the absence of many well-known "North Otago breeders of this class of stock. The catalogued entries numbered about 950, but this total included 300 entries in the children’s classes and arts and crafts sections. These, with more than 100 entries in the, butter and baking sections, made up nearly half the show. Sheep totalled 200 and cattle about 100, the remainder being heavy and light horses, and small classes of sheep, dogs, and pigs. Judging of all the main classes with the exception of breeding and working draughts were completed yesterday, and to-day’s programme will comprise largely ring events and other equestrian displays, as well as the parade of prize-winning stock. THE SHEEP CLASSES The most interesting of the sheep section was the Border Leicester, in which several prominent studs were represented. The Corriedale Station flock of Mr T, S. Little (Windsor) proved too good for most comers, however, winning all four championships and the bulk of the class awards as well. Mr Little won the ram' championship with an outstanding aged sire, and the reserve ribbon with a wellbred and striking-looking four-tooth His first and second prize four-tooth ewes took the two female championships. Mr R. G. Allan, Mrs W. Thompson (Kia Ora), Messrs Simpson Bros., Ltd. (Tokarahi), and the Ruddenklau Estate (Waimate) also secured a few minor awards, but the Windsor sheep did not leave many prizes for their rivals. Mr H. J. Andrew’s (Maheno) Punchbowl stud was, as usual, prominent in the English Leicester and Southdown sections. The high standard of quality displayed in both breeds was an example to local sheep breeders. Character, uniformity and type have been bo studied that the Punchbowl sheep are always like peas in a pod. This year Mr Andrew appeared in a new role as a breeder of Ryelands, and he met with his customary success in this Bectlon also. He was opposed by the Temuka breeder Mr J. F. Hayhurst but the Punchbowl stock generally caught the Judge's eye and as in the English Leicester and Southdown classes he annexed the four championship awards. In addition he took all the red tickets In the classes in which he was represented. The South Canterbury breeder of Corriedales, Mr C. H. S. Johnstone, contested the Issue with Mr D, J. Ross (Kartlgl), and there were also a few entries from Messrs Simpson Bros., Ltd. (Tokarahi) and Mr James Kingan. Mr Johnston took the ram championship with a good quality aged ram, Mr Ross’s first prize four-tooth getting the reserve ribbon. In the female classes the position was the same, both champions being found in the aged ewe class. Honours were fairly even between the two breeders, both of whom showed a very fair lot of sheep, typical of the breed with respect to both wool and carcass. Fat sheep and fat lamb entries this year are not very numerous, but they will be judged to-day. THE CAIDTLE RINGS All the main dairy breeds were represented in the cattle sections, but the numbers were not large. There was a small but select entry of Beef Shorthorns shown by King’s Estate and Messrs Simpson Bros., Ltd. The former took the: bull championship with a very good type of animal bred b the Maraweka Estate, and Messrs , Simpson Bros., Ltd., won, the female championship with Bushey Park Tea Rose V, a veteran of Canterbury and Otago show rings, who was bred by the late Mr J. A. Johnstone at Bushey Park. In the Milking Shorthorn section the principal exhibitors were Messrs D. J. Ross (Kartlgi) and J. R. Mitchell (Weston). Both herds were represented bv some outstanding cattle. Mr Ross’s two championship ribbon winners in the female classes, Brookdale Mayflower 9th and Brookdale Milkmaid 6th, were both excellent types, and Mr Mitchell’s Rosetlale’s Lord Roaney. who was a prizewinner at the Canterbury Show earlier in the month was another very attractive animal. Mr Ross secured the reserve championship for bulls with his two-year-oW Brookdale Taxpayer. Mr Ross with the larger entry had the advantage ot his rival in the number of his class awards, but in general honours were fairly easy between the two studs. In the Ayrshire section Messrs Gillies Bros.’ Townhead stock met with no opposition. A fine type of wellbred dairy animal was shown, and the four championship ribbons awarded to these breeders were richly deserved The champion cow, Townhead Vera 3rd, was a typical Ayrshire matron, and the three-year-old heifer which won the reserve ribbon was another attractive sort. The only bulls shown were two yearlings by Ivanhoe Golden, promising youngsters with plenty of character and type. Mr T Portis. the Airedale Jersey breeder, was the principal exhibitor in the Island breed section, and his high-class stock took most of the major awards. He won the two bull championships with three-year-olds, the champion being oy Beeswing Double bred by himself, and the reserve champion, a good-looking type by the imported sire Coronation Cid, bred by Dr G Walker. Mr P W. Shaddock was also an exnibitor. and won one or two prizes, and Mrs H. Easton won a second prize m the yearling heifer Mr J. J. Stott and Mr R. Dick had things their own way in the Friesian section, and between them made a good showing of the black and white

breed. Mr Dick won the female championship with Glenniffer Echo Flora Beets, a mature cow bred by Mr A. H. Copland, and Mr Stott took the reserve ribbon with Willowfleld Alcartra Eve, bred by Messrs C. and J, Nicolson (Hampden). The champion bull was Rosevale King Sylvia Regina, bred by Messrs H. North and Sons (Omimi). and shown by Mr Stott, the reserve champion being Rosevale Champion Posch, bred also at, Omimi, and exhibited by Mr A. H, Copland. Mr Dick showed a, very fine stnng of cows and heifers, and took most of the red tickets in these classes, but Mr Stott was also well in the money, and made a good showing. LIGHT HORSES South Canterbury light horse fanciers Infused genuine competition into the section for hacks and hunters, and annexed a very considerable share of the prize money. Miss M. Orbell won the championship with her light-weight hunter Fortnum, and Miss P. Orbell took the reserve ribbon with her 13-stone hack Marcus. Both these horses appeared at the Waimate Show earlier in the week, and the positions were reversed on that occasion. Miss M Orbell also won the red ticket for the best lady’s hack and the best 11-stone hack, and Miss P. Orbell was placed first in the 13-stone hack class. Miss S. Orbell, with Tycho, and Miss J. Orbell. with Gambler were also first-prize winners, and among the others who caught the attention of the judge were Mr K. Austin (Elderslie) with Sunbeam and Rangi Miss R. H. Muirhead, with Sunny Boy, Miss M. McQuade with Bobby Messrs Cameron Bros, with Killarhey Miss V M. H, Nichols with Lizette, Mrs J. Kingan with Queen, and Mr E. H. Aubrey. Mr Aubrey won the lightharness championship and Miss V. M. H. Nicholls took the reserve ribbon with Carnival. There was also a good entry, of ponies, and a sprinkling of stylish and attractive cobs, making up one of the best all-round displays of light horses seen at this show for a few years. WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

The North Otago Federation of Women’s Institutes staged its second competitiye display of show bays at the pavilion, eight institutes competing in a very satisfactory manner. The judges were Mesdames Ross and Day (Palmerston), and the awards were as follows:—South Hill, 86 points, 1; Windsor Park. 84 points. 2; Waiareka, 81 points, 3. The most outstanding thrift article was judged to be a very extensive and colourful floor rug, worked by Mrs McGregor, of the Kakanui Institute, and the most outstanding and original article was a beaten brass lamp stand, made by Mrs Hurst, of Windsor Park.

The judges snoke highly of the quality, quantity and originality of the work shown, but especially commended in addition to those mentioned a white knitted cardigan in the Eveline Bay; a linen flourbag embroidered ensemble In the Waiareka Bay; preserved fruit and home-made wine in the Alma-Awamoa bay; a traycloth with crocheted tea set design in the Papakaio bay; a Richelieu traycloth in the Windsor bay: a red knitted costume in the Kakanui bay; and a wide-cornered crochet suppercloth in the South Hill bay. These bays certainly make the public realise how the Women's Institute work encourages the thrift, originality, and diligence of its members. All show patrons are well advised thoroughly to inspect this collection of work before they leave the show grounds. ( OTHER SECTIONS Entries were more numerous in the dairy produce, baking, arts and crafts, 'and children’s sections, and there were fair displays of grain and seeds and honey. The honey section attracted considerably Increased entries, and in all the classes the packing and finish of the exhibits was a feature. The distribution of prize money in these classes was a wide one, as the detailed prize list shows. PRIZE LIST The following is the prize list:— SHEEP . BORDER LEICESTERS Judge; Mr J. McCrostie (Invercargill). Ram, 30 months and over. Three entries —T.. S. Little 1 and champion and 2, estate H. Ruddenklau 3. Ram, 18 months and under 30 months. Three entries—T. S. Little 1 and reserve champion and 3. estate H Ruddenklau 2. Ram, under 18 months. Seven entries—Simpson Bros, Ltd.. 1. T. S. Little 2 and 3. Ram, under 18 months, shorn. Four entries —T. S. Little 1 and 3. Simpson Bros., Ltd., 2. Two rams, under 13 months. Three entries—T. S. Little 1, estate H. Ruddenklau 2, Mrs W. Thompson 3. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry—Estate H. Ruddenklau 1. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Five entries —T. S. Little 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion, and 3. Ewe, under 18 months. Six entries -T. S. Little 1 and 3, R. G. Allan 2. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn. Seven entries—R. G. Allan 1 and 3. Simpson Bros, Ltd., 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. Four entries —T. S. Little 1. estate H. Ruddenklau 2. R. G. Allan 3. ENGLISH LEICESTERS Judge; Mr R, Reid (Darfield)

Ram. 30 months and over. . One entry—H. J. Andrew 1 and champion. Ram. under 18 months, shorn. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion and 2.

Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion and 2. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries —H. J Andrew 1 and champion and 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe. under 18 months, shorn Two entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months One entry—H. J. Andrew 1. ROMNEY MARSH

Judge: Mr J McCrostie (Invercargill) Ram. under 18 months. One entry— J M. McMillan 1. Two rams under 18 months One entry—J M. McMillan 1. Ewe. under 18 months. One entry— J M, McMillan 1.

Two ewes, under 18 months. One entry—J. M. McMillan 1. SOUTHDOWNS

Judge; Mr S. T. Evans (Invercargill) Ram, 30 months and over. One entry —H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion. Ram, 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and champion and 2.

Ram, under 18 months. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months, shorn. Two entries —H, J. Andrew 1 and 2. Two rams, undei 18 months. One entry—H. J. Andrew 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and champion and 2. Ewe, over 18 months, shorn, with lamb at foot. Two entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2.

Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries —H, J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion and 2. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. RYELAND

Judge: Mr S. T. Evans (Invercargill)

Ram, 30 months and over. Two entries—J. F. Hayhurst 1 and 2. Ram, 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries—J. F. Hayhurst 1 and 2. Ram. under 18 months. Five entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and champion. J. F. Hayhurst 2 and 3. Ram, under 18 months, shorn, Six entries—H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion and 2, J. F. Hayhurst 3. Two rams, under 18 months. One entry—J. F. Hayhurst 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot. Four entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and champion and 2. J. F. Hayhurst 3.

Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot. Three entries —H. J. Andrew I, J. F. Hayhurst 2 and 3. Ewe. under 18 months. Four entries —H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion and 2, J. F. Hayhurst 3. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn. Four entries—H. J Andrew 1 and 2, J. F. Hayhurst 3. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries—H. J. Andrew 1. J. F. Hayhurst 2,

CORRIEDALE Judge: Mr R. Reid (Darfield)

Ram, 30 months and over. Three entries—C. H. S. Johnston 1 and champion, D. J. Ross 2. Ram, 18 months and under 30 months. Four entries—D. J. Ross 1 and reserve champion, C. H. S, Johnston 2 and 3. Ram. under 18 months. Five entries —C. H. S. Johnston 1 and 2. D. J. Ross 3.

Ram, under 18 months, shorn. Five entries—D. J. Ross 1. C. H. S. Johnston 2 and 3. •Two rams, under 18 months. Three entries—p. H. S. Johnston 1 and 2. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb 'at foot. Four entries—C. H. S. Johnston 1 and champion, D. J. Ross 2 and re serve champion, and 3. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries—!). J. Ross 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Four entries—C. H. S. Johnston 1 and 3. D. J. Ross 2. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn. Five entries—C. H. S. Johnstone 1 and 3. D. J. Ross 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. Three entries —C. H. S. Johnstone ! D. J. Ross 2. Simpson Bros.. Ltd.. 3. FLOCK EWE HOGGETS (Excluding stud stock) Judge: Mr R. Reid (Darfleld). Three Corriedale and halfbred. Four entries—John McKenzie 1 and 2, J. T. Stephens 3 Three crossbred, any breed. Four entries—G. Aitcheson 1 and 2, J. Wylie 3. EWE HOGGET COMPETITION Judges: Mr C. H. S. Johnston, Corriedale and halfbred ewe hoggets, most suitable as a farmer’s utility ewe flock—W. H. Simpson (Island Cliff) 1, A. Malcolm (Windsor) ' W. L. McKenzie (Hakataramea) 3. Three-quarterbred or crossbred ewe hoggets, most suitable as farmers’ utility ewe flock —Gordon Aitcheson (Hillgrove) 1. estate R. Fincham (Ngapara) 2, W. Craig and Sons (Windsor Park) 3. PIGS Judge; Mr B. B. Blackmore (Oamaru). Large White sow, 12 months and under. One entry—R. Portis 1. Tamworth porker pig, any breed, not to exceed 1081 b. One entry—R. Portis 1. SHEEP DOG TRIALS Driving and Yarding Competition. Fourteen entries —M. A. Matheson’s Scot, 45 points, 1; W. R. Macaulay’s Tweed, 42 points, 2; A. S. Garland’s Nell, 40i points, 3; lan Anderson’s Toby Again, 40 points, 4; M. A. Matheson’s Berwick Don, 39j points. 5; D. Mcßae’s Glen, 35J points, 6. Novice Competition. One entry— James Haugh’s Tip 1. CATTLE GENERAL CATTLE Judges: Combined Cattle Judges. Cow, in milk or calf, Two entries— Portis Bros. 1 and 2. Cottager’g-cow. Four entries—Portis Bros. 1 and 2. C. K Rowland 3. Miss M. Ross v.h.c. Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company’s prize. Three entries—A. H. Copland 1 and 2. SHORTHORNS Judge: Mr R. J. Edgar (Seadown) Cow, in milk or in calf. One entry —Simpson Bros., Ltd. (Bushey Park). Tea Rose V 1 and champion. Heifer, three years, in milk or in calf. One entry—Simpson Bros,. Ltd., Craigneuk Tea Rose 1. Heifer, two years. One entry— Simpson Bros.. Ltd.. Craigneuk Tea Rose II 1, Cow. with two of her' progeny. One entry—Simpson Bros., Ltd., 1. Bull, three years or upwards, One entry—King’s Estate’s Maraweka Duke 1 and champion. Bull, two years. One entry—Simpson Bros., Ltd.’s, Langley Master Piet XIII 1 and reserve champion. DAIRY SHORTHORN Jud,' Mr R. J. Edgar (Seadown) Cow, in milk or in calf. Three entries—D. J. P.oss’s Brookdale Mayflower IX 1 and champion, J. R. Mitchell’s Rosedale Lily Hastings 2. D J. Ross’s Brookdale t Ena XIII 3. Heifer, three years, in milk or in calf. Two entries—D. J, Ross’s Brookdale Milkmaid VI 1 and champion D J. Ross’s Brookdale Ena XIX 2. Heifer, two years. Three entries — J R. Mitchell’s Rosedale’s Roaney VIII h D. J. Ross’s Brookdale Popny 2, D J. Ross’s Brookdale Meadowsweet 3. Heifer, one year; Eight entries —D, J Ross’s Brookdale Rita X 1, D J Ross’s Brookdale Princess 111 2, D. J. Ross’s Brookdale Mayflower XXIV 3, J R Mitchell’s Rosedale Roaney X v.h.c. Bull, three years or upwards. Two entries—J. R. Mitchell’s Rosedale’s Lord Roaney 1 and champion R F Buzan’s Opihi Brigand 2. Bull, two years. Two entries—D. J Ross’s Brookdale Taxpayer 1 and reserve champion, C D Adams’s Rosedale’s Hastings I 2. Bull, one year. Six entries —J. R. Mitchell 1, D. J. Ross’s Brookdale Master Race II 2 D J Ross’s Brookdale Renown 3. AYRSHIRES Judge: Mr P Walker (Palmerston) Cow, in milk, four years or over. Three entries —Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Vera 111 1 and champion. Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Naomi 2. Cow, in calf, four years or over. One entry—Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Purity Heifer, three years, in milk or in calf. Two entries —Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Joy II 1 and reserve champion Gillies P >s. Townhead Clare II 2 Heifer, two years. Two entries— Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Joy 111 1 Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Clara 111 2 Heifer, one year. Two entries — Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Meg 111 I. Gillies Bros.' Townhead Uneta 2. Heifer, born after November 1, 1936 One entry—Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Eliza 1. Cow, with two of progeny One entry—Gillies Bros. 1. - Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor Two entries—Gillies Bros. 1 and 2. Group of four, sow and heifer. Two entries —Gillies Bros. 1 and 2. Bull, one year Two entries—Gil lies Bros. 1. Townhead Style 1 and champion. Gillies Bros.’ Townhead Loyally 2 and reserve champion. JERSEY Judge: Mr D. M. A, Cameron (Myross Bush) Cow. in milk, four years or over. Three entries —T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Lady Belle 1 and reserve champion, P. W. Shacklock’s Millbank Coy Girl 2. T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Mona Belle 3. 1

Cow, in calf, four years or over. Throe entries —T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Briar Belle 1, T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Caterina 2.

Cow or heifer. Two entries —T. Portis 1 and 2.

Heifer, three years, in milk or in calf. Two entries—T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Daisy Belle 1 and champion, T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Stately Belle 2. Heifer, two years. Two entries—T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Ina 1, T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Queen of Song 2. Heifer, one year. Four entries —T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Lady Lucy 1, Mrs H. Easton 2, T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Valley Daisy 3. Heifer, born after November 1, 1936, Three entries—T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Rona Belle 1, T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Floral 2, P. W. Shacklock’s Glen Roval Brown Maiden 3.

Cow, with two of progeny. Two entries —T Portis’s Rainsbrook Mona Belle 1. T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Lady Belle 2. Group of four cows and neifers Two entries—T. Portis 1 and 2. Bull. Two entries—T, Portis’s Rainsbrook Ambition 1 and champion, T. Portis’s Beaulieu Puck 2 and reserve champion. Bull, two years. One entry—S. G. Boutherwav’s G 1 i Royal Marquis 1. Bull, one year—T. Portis’s Rainsbrook Statesman 1, P. W. Shacklock s Glen Roval Prince 2, T. Portis 3. Bull, with two of progeny. Two entries —T. Portis 1 and 2, FRIESIANS Judge: Mr E. M North (Omimi) Cow, in milk, four years or oyer. Two entries—J. J. Stott’s Willowfield Alcartra Eve 1 and reserve champion, J. J. Stott’s Balruddery Model Sylvia 2. Cow, in milk, lour years or over. Two entries —R. Dick's GlenifTer Echo Flora Beets 1 and champion, J. J Stott’s Willowfield Alcartra Evelyn 2, Heifer, three years, in milk or in calf. Two entries —R. Dick’s Netherlea Queen Dell 1, J J. Stott’s Balruddery Echo Violet 2. Heifer, two years. Three entries —R. Dick’s Sylvia Flora Beets 1, J. J. Stott’s Pareora Burkeyje Beets 2. J J. Stott’s Balruddery Nancy Evelyn 3. Heifer, one year—R. Dick’s Weston Sylvia Beet Posch 1, J. J. Stott’s Balruddery Regina Eve 2, J I. Stott’s Balruddery Regina Model 3. Best registered female. Three entries—J. J. Stott’s Balruddery Model Sylvia 1, R. Dick’s GlenifTer Echo Flora Beets 2, J. J. Stott 3. Cow, with two of -progeny. Two entries—R. Dick 1. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Three entries—J. J Stott 1 and 3, R. Dick 2. Group of four, cow and heifers Two entries —R. Dick 1, J. J, Stott 2. Bull, three years and upwards. Two entries—J. J. Stott’s Rosevale King Sylvia Regina 1 and champion, A. H. Copland’s Rosevale Champion Posch 2. Bull, with two of progeny One entry—J. J. Stott 1. Best registered heifer, born after November 1. Two entries—J. J. Stott’s Balruddery Echo Regina 1, J. J. Stott’s Balruddery Nancy Eve 2. . TROTTERS Judge: Mr G. Maze (Kakapuaka). Trotting brood mare, in foal, or with foal at foot. —J. Kirby 1. Trotting gelding or filly, two or three years, in harness. Two entries—F. Brown 1, P. McCarthy’s War Queen 2. HACKS AND HUNTERS Judge: Mr G. Maze (Kakapuaka). Weight-carrying hack, best fitted to carry 15 stone, to be shown in saddle and ridden. Four entries—Miss S. Orbell’s Tycho 1. Miss M. McQuade’s Bobby 2. Miss R. H. Muirhead's Sunny Boy 3. Hack, best fitted to carry 13 ■ stone, to be shown in saddle and ridden. Five entries—Miss P. Orbell's Marcus 1 and reserve champion. Miss J. Orbell’s Gambler 2. Cameron Bros.’ Killarney 3. Hack, to carry 11 stone. Six entries —Miss M. Orbell’s Fortnum 1 and champion, K. Austin’s Sunbeam 2. K. Austin’s Rangi 3. Mounted Rifle horse, mare or gelding, not to exceed 15.3 hands. Six entries—Miss J. Orbell’s Gambler 1, Cameron Bros.’ Killarney 2. Miss M McQuade’s Bobby 3. s® Lady’s hack, to be ridden by lady. Seven entries—Miss M. Orbell’s Fortnum 1, K. Austin’s Sunbeam 2. Miss P. Orbell’s Marcus 3. Best walking hack, mare or gelding. Five entries —K. Austin’s Sunbeam 1, Miss R. H, Muirhead’s Sunny Boy 2. E. H. Aubrey 3 Novice hack. Four entries —Miss V M. H. Nichols’s Lizette 1, Mrs J. Kingan’s Queen 2. Rutherford Bros.’ Nigger 3. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES Judge: Mr G. Maze (Kakapuaka). Mare or gelding, suitable for light spring cart, with vehicle. Two entries —T. W. Kitto 1. Mi's J Kingan’s Queen 2. Cob, not exceeding 15$ hands, with vehicle. Four entries —Miss V. M. H. Nichols’s Carnival 1 and reserve champion, Mrs J. Kingan’s Queen 2. E. H Aubrey 3. Harness horse. 15.3 hands or upwards, with vehicle. Three entries —J. Gordon’s Mail Boy 1 and champion. Miss M. Keith’s Chum 2. Tradesmen’s delivery turnout. Four entries—E. A. Preen’s Nobby 1. T. W Kitto 2. Mrs (J Kingan 3. PONIES Judge: Mr G. Maze (Kakapuaka) Cob, 14 to 15 hands. Two entries— Miss V. M. H. Nichols 1. E. H. Aubrey 2. Entire pony. 14.2 hands or under. One entry —W. and J Kingan’s Courage 1. Pony mare or gelding, over 13.2 hands and up to 14.2 hands. Six entries —Miss E, Bulleid’s Trixie 1 and champion, A. A. Webster’s Screen 2. Miss E. Jones’s Flashlight 3. Pony mare or gelding, over 12.2 and up to 13.2 hands. Eight entries—A. A. Webster’s Torchflre 1 and reserve champion, E, H. Aubrey 2 Joan and Colin Brown’s Dasher 3. Pony mare or gelding, over 11.2 and up to 12.2 hands. Eight entries— Struan Simpson’s Toby 1. Miss Joy Kingan’s Daphne 2. Max and Blair GarCuddle 3. J. Reid’s Ginger h.c

Pony mare or gelding, not to exceed 11.2 hands. Three entries —Struan Simpson’s Princess 1, Keith Gardiners Worthv Queen 2 Mrs Saxon's De Soto 3 Pony mare or gelding, over 13.2 hands and not over 14.2 hands, with vehicle. Four entries —-Miss E. Jones s Flashlight 1 and champion, A. A Webster’s Screen 2, E. H. Aubrey 3. Pony mare or gelding. 13.2 hands and under, in harness. Two entries —A A. Webster’s Torchfire 1 and reserve champion loan and Colin Brown’s Dasher 2. Pony jump. Four entries—E ft. Aubrey 1 and 2 Barbara Kingan s Dandy 3. Best boy rider, not over 15 years— C. Brown 1, R. Aubrey 2. Best girl rider, not over 15 years— Patricia Aubrev 1 Joy Kingan 2. PRODUCE Judge: Dairy Produce Instructor (Dunedin) Home separator butter, by exhibitor who has not previously won a first or second prize. Four entries—Mrs H Chittock 1 Mrs J. E Hill 2 Miss L Wylie 3. Home separator butter, fresh. Eight entries —Mrs E. H. Forbes 1 Mrs W C Wilson 2. Miss L. Wylie 3. Home separator butter, with salt, for exhibitors who have not previously won a first or second prize Seven entries—Mrs H Chittock 1. Miss Lois Smith 2. Miss Jean Wilson 3. Home separator butter, with salt. Nine entries —Mrs E. H. Forbes 1 Miss Lois Smith 2. Mrs W, C. Wilson 3. Salted butter, 101 b, for winter use. Four entries—Mrs George Simpson 1, Miss Lois Smith 2 Mrs A McNaughton 3. Fancy butter, fresh. Three entries— Mrs A McNaughton 1 Miss A Chambers 2. Fancy butter, fresh, oy exhibitor who 1 has not" previously won a first or second prize One cntrv —Miss A Chambers 1. I Duck eggs. Three entries — G Amies j X, D. Copland 2. Harold Cant 3. i Hen eggs. Two entries —Miss E. ! McGregor 1. D. Copland 2. Tray of eggs, suitable for export. Three entries—Mrs S. Barr 1, D. Copland 2 and 3.

BREAD Judge: Mr G. C. Roney (Oamaru). Home-made loaf, white. Two entries —Miss M. I. Cook 1. Mrs A. McNaughton 2. Home-made loaf, brown or wheatmeal. Three entries—Mrs A. McNaughton 1. Mrs H. E. Buick 2, Miss M I. Cook 3. Home-made loaf, Drown, without yeast. Two entries—Miss M I. Cook 1. Mrs A. McNaughton 2. Yeast buns. Two entries —Miss M. 1. Cook 1, Mrs A. McNaughton 2, Currant loaf. Two entries—Miss M. 1. Cook 1, Mrs A. McNaughton 2. Home-made girdle scones Eight entries—Mrs A McNaughton 1, Mrs H. S. Campbell 2 Mrs H Harvey 3. Home-made oven scones Seven entries —Mrs H. Harvey 1, Mrs A McNaughton 2, Mrs John Pollock 3 Home-made date scones. Four entries—Mrs H. Harvey 1, Mrs A. McNaughton 2, Mrs J F Rowland 3 Home-made brown scones Three entries—Mrs H. Harvey 1, Mrs A. McNaughton 2. Mrs J. F. Rowland 3. Home-made oven scones girls not exceeding 16 years of age. Two entries—June Buick 1. M. Jackson 2. Plain oatmeal cakes. Three entries —Mrs J. F. Rowland 1, Mrs A. McNaughton 2. Mrs H. Harvey 3 Pikelets. Seven entries—Mrs H Harvey 1, Mrs A. McNaughton 2. Mrs J. F. Rowland 3. ~ . Seed cake. Four entries—Mrs A. McNaughton 1. Mrs J. F Rowland 2 Mrs H. Harvey 3. , Gingerbread cake. Six entries —Mrs A McNaughton 1, Mrs H. Harvey 2. Mrs H. E. Buick 3. Light fruit cake. Five entries—Mrs A McNaughton 1, Mrs J F- Rowland 2 Mrs H. E. Buick 3. , Dark fruit cake. Three entries— Mrs H Harvey 1, Mrs J. F Rowland 2. Mrs A. McNaughton 3. Collection of biscuits. Four entries -Mrs H. Harvey 1, Mrs A. McNaughton 2, Mrs J.'F. Rowland 3. Collection of pastry. Two entries— Mrs H Harvey 1. Mrs A McNaughton 2. rT Shortbread. Six entries—Mrs H. Harvey 1, Miss C. Copland 2, Mrs J. F. Rowland 3. T Sponge roll. Five entries—Mrs J. F. Rowland 1, Mrs H. Harvey 2. Mrs M. Drummond 3. HONEY Judge: Mr D. S. Robinson, apiary instructor. Dunedin. Liquid honey. Seven entries—R. H. Ward 1 and v.h.c., C. R. Paterson 2, Mrs M. A. Cook 3. Granulated honey Eleven entries— Mrs M. A. Cook 1, C. R. Paterson 2 and v.h.c., G. H, Saville (two exhibits) equal 3 and v.h.c. Three sections of honey. Two en-tries-R. H. Ward 1 and 2. Beeswax. Three entries—C. R. Paterson 1, R. H. Ward 2. GRAIN Judge: Mr T. Selwood (Oamaru) One bushel of white wheat. Three entries—John Newlands 1, G. Stevenson 2, J. Wylie 3. One bushel college Hunter’s wheat. Two entries—A. D. Gibson 1. John Newlands 2. One bushel of Garton oats. Six entries—R. G. Paton 1. A. D. Gibson 2, K. Gibson 3. One bushel oats, any other variety. Three entries —J. Wylie 1, G. Stevenson 2, A. D. Gibson 3. White potatoes. Seven entries —H. E. 3uick 1 and 3, R. Portis 2. SEEDS Judge: Mr T. Selwood (Oamaru) One bushel perennial ryegrass. Six entries —A. D. Gibson 1 and 2, G. Stevenson 3, D. H. Borrie v.h.c. One bushel Italian ryegrass. Three entries—G. Stevenson 1, J. R. Dalton 2, John Newlands 3. One ‘ bushel cocksfoot, open. One entry—A. D, Gibson 1. / KNITTING AND FANCY WORK Judge: Miss C. McPhail Crochet, fine, 70 or over. Five entries —Mrs I. O. McCutchan 1, Mrs W. Paterson 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3. Crochet, coarse, 60 or under. Four entries —Miss R. Quinn 1. Mrs I. O. McCutchan 2, Miss R. Quinn 3. Crochet, d’oyley. Four entries —Mrs 1. O. McCutchan 1. Miss R. Quinn 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3. Hand-embroidered supper cloth, in colours. Eight entries—Mrs D. H. Whitaker 1, Miss Anne Downing 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3, Miss J. K. Ross v.h.c. Hand-embrojdered tray cloth, or centre, in colours. Fourteen entries — Miss C. Currie 1, Miss V A. Smith 2. Miss J. K. Ross 3. Any article Richelieu embroidery. Three entries—Miss Stella I. Anderson 1. Mrs J. E. Hill 2 and 3. Any article eyelet embroidery Two entries—Miss R Quinn 1. Mrs J. E. Hill 2.

Piece of fancywork, any description. Fifteen entries —Miss M. Ibbeston_ 1, Miss Mavis Buick 2, Miss Alice Buick 3, Miss D. E. Fox v.h.c. Embroidered bedspread. Two entries—Mrs J E, Hill 1 and 2. Wool rug, hand-made, One entry— Edward Sutton 1. Hand-knitted socks. Eleven entries —Mrs R. Cox 1, Mrs J. G. Kirton 2, Mrs J. A. Amies 3. Miss G. Tallentire v.h.c. . • Knitting in wool. fine. Five entries —Miss M Mitchell 1 and 3. Mrs A. McKay 2. Knitting in wool, baby's garment. Seven entries —Miss D. Pannett 1, Miss J. L. Wells 2, Miss L. Manton 3. Mrs A. McKay v.h.c. Two hand-worked handkerchiefs. One entry—Miss R. Smith 1. Cushion, other than painted or knitted. Nine entries—Miss R. Smith 1 Mrs G. A Kenny 2, Miss Mary Taylor 3. Tapestry, any description. Thirteen entries —Mrs A. M. Cameron 1, Miss M Paton 2, Mrs A. Malcolm and Mrs G P. Johnston (equal) 3. Tea cosy, any description. Twelve entries—Mrs J. O. McCutchan 1, Mrs A. M. Cameron 2, Miss M. Walter 3 Hand-embroidered apron. Six entries —Miss C Currie 1 and 2. Mrs R L. Cox 3. . , Baby’s crocheted coat and bonnet. Six entries —Mrs J. G. Kirton 1 and 2. Mrs J. Clarke 3. . Arts and crafts. Three entries—Miss E. M. Rosie 1. „ Marquetry. Four entries—Miss E. M Rosie 1, Miss R Hinkley 2 Miss E. M. Rosie 3. „ u Poker work. One entry—Mrs D. H. Whitaker 1.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES Judge; Miss C. McPhail

Piece of work, any description. 14 years and under. Eight entries — Oamaru North School 1 and 3. John E. Fitzgerald 2. Piece of woN any description, 11 years and under. Nine entries—Albert Paterson 1, Oamaru Special Class 2 Oamafu North School 3. Piece of work, nine years and under —Mary Rawson 1 Anita Rawson 2. Brian Fitzgerald 3. Basket work, primary schools—John E. Fitzgerald 1 and 2. Knitting. Three entries—Elva R. Haugh 1, Dorothy Greaney 2 J E Fitzgerald 3. Crayon or pastel drawing of ]ug. vase, cup, saucer etc One entry— Valmai Buick 1. HAND-WRITING Judge: Mr A. G. Robertson First two verses of National Anthem. Two entries —Valmai Buick 1. First two verses National Anthem primary schools. Nineteen entries— Anita Rawson 1. Leslie Simpson 2, Joyce Crump 3. Margaret Familton and Joy Gilmore v.h.c.. J E Fitzgerald c. [Published b- Arrangement.! REID AND GRAY’S MACHINERY RANSOME PLOUGHS AND GRUBBERS Perhaps the most comprehensive trade exhibit of the North Otago Show is that staged by the National Mortgage and Agency Company Ltd. and Mr Ernest Reid, of Oamaru, comprising, as it does, farm machinery of the highest quality of workmanship and efficiency. The name of Reid and Gray is a sufficient guarantee for that firm’s machinery, for tried out under every condition these implements have always turned out first-class iobs for the farmers. There are two types of top-dressers of the star-feed pattern, which have

proved thoroughly reliable for their work. Both light and heavy machines are the last word for this class of implement, distributing from 801 b to 5001 bof manure per acre in a thoroughly efficient manner. Modern farm management makes it essential for the farmer to obtain good crops, and in turnip work a first-class crop is assured by the Reid and Gray two-cow ridger and disc coupler. These- days farmers cannot afford to use any but the best of machinery, and so naturally attention is more than ever directed to Reid and Gray machinery, of which the improved grain and manure drill holds an enviable record of many years’ standing. Disc, tyne and tripod harrows are of equally honest workmanship and give the very best results.

Farmers at the show were particularly interested in the Reid and Gray silver fern light pattern plough, an implement of the highest workmanship, and the well-known Bamford make of hay machinery was also .veil represented with mowers and rakes. Coming in, too, for a good deal of inspection and favourable comment were the Ransome multitric four-fur-row plough, and the R.S.L.M threeand four-furrow ploughs, which enjoy a reputation as the most popular imported plough as being outstanding for back-handing and turning over hard ground. Specially suitable, also, for hard work is the Ransome Dauntless tractor grubber, with its lighter counterpart in the equally efficient Orwell light pattern grubber. Tandem discs is an implement now taking a prominent part in good cultivation, as is also the Ransome three-furrow disc plough. This intensely interesting display for farmers is finished off with exhibits of the Lang Bulldog crude oil tractors and the Allis-Chalmers tractors, and a visit to the show would not be complete without spending at least an hour to-day in looking over (he modern farm machinery at this stand. [Published by Arrangement.] WAITAK! ELECTRIC POWER BOARD A COMPREHENSIVE DISPLAY This board’s exhibit* has been absent from the show for the last year or two, and the very comprehensive display should be welcomed by the people of North Otago, as showing the latest appliances and apparatus available for domestic, commercial, and farm purposes. Every imaginable kind of utility is shown, a large number of appliances being shown in action. A splendid display of electric ranges is made, including popular models and the more expensive and automatic cookers, a number being in delightfully coloured finishes. Every house wife’s wish can be satisfied. Besides the full cooking range, smaller appliances are shown in great variety—hotplates, toasters, grillers, kettles, jugs, irons (in many styles, including automatic heat-control types), and a host of other handy and often indispensable articles for the all-electric home. Electric pumps play a very important part nowadays on the farm and for domestic purposes. The display of these is very large, from the smallest household type to the larger farm unit, while larger types are ayailable for Irrigation and heavy pumping. A special unit is the “Anderson ” pressure type outfit, this pump maintaining water supply at any desired pressure, automatically starting and stopping as required by the demands. Deep-well pumps, and pumps for high lifts and all purposes can Be supplied and installed by the board anywhere in the district. The modern home will soon be incomplete without a “ Frigidaire,” and this utility provides means of keeping foods fresh and wholesome over extended periods, which is more particularly desirable during the hot summer months, but nevertheless useful at all times. The saving in food is remarkable, while still more important is the safeguard to health. The well-known “ Frigidaire ’’ refrigerator is shown, this machine being now turned out by General Motors, and handled in North Otago by the Waitaki Power Board under arrangement with the Otago distributors, Electric Refrigeration (N.Z.) Ltd., whose representative, Mr H. Simpson, explains the various types and their 1 special features. The advantage of having practically a New Zealand production available is selfevident, though from a servicing and maintenance point of view there is scarcely anything to go wrong, and servicing is given under guarantee. Washing machines are also shown, and these are becoming more and more popular with all classes of the community. The types shown should be sufficient to induce any housewife to rebel against the weekly drudgery of washing day. Washers can be obtained with electric heating if desired, and, of course, wringing is automatic and controlled with the utmost ease. As an adjunct to the washing machine, and particularly for large households, institutions, hotels, etc., the electric ironing machine is also becoming very popular A most compact and convenient ironing machine is shown, being driven electrically and heated electrically. Ironing is controlled with the utmost ease, ad for heavy work the saving in labour is very great. A special exhibit is the “Zip’’ sink water heater, though larger sizes are available for bath and other domestic purposes. The “ Zip ” heater can be easily fitted over the kitchen sink, and provision is made for simple connection to existing cold water supply without 'alteration or expensive plumbing work. This handy heater will rapidly boil up any desired quantity of water, whereupon a whistle is blown calling attention to the fact that the water is boiling. On switching off the current, the water will remain hot for a very long time, and can be drawn upon at any moment. Special provision is made for drawing off boiling water for tea making, etc. Other domestic water-heating outfits are available for ordinary domestic and any special purposes. Under the board’s very favourable water-heating charges, no home need be without an ample supply of hot water, _ especially where electric cookers are installed. Needless to say, the board shows electric lamps of all kinds, and is prepared to quote and install everything electrical, while its large staff ensures the utmost satisfaction in prompt servicing and attention to all requirements. [Published by Arrangement.] G. T. GILLIES ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Thfe firm of G. T. Gillies has staged one of the most attractive trade exhibits at the show The firm specialises in pumping and irrigation, and has on show both deep-well pumps and surface pumps capable of delivering up to 400 gallons of water an * hour against a 150 feet head, driven by both electric and petrol engines The petrol-driven pumps are of particular interest where electricity is not available, and as an example of the efficiency of modern equipment, a petrol-driven pump will deliver 250 gallons an hour against a head of 100 to 150 feet, and operate approximately 15 hours on a gallon of petrol. In other words, it will pump from 3000 to 4000 gallons an hour at a running cost of Is 7d Another interesting application of pumps is the modern automatic electric pressure system, which makes available to country residents a water supply under high pressure equivalent in all respects to the town high-pressure water systems. This enables hoses to be used for watering gardens, washing cars, etc., and for the use of a powerful spray as in town. The firm undertakes divining of water for country nlients, and will be pleased to give full particulars and advice on any pumping or irrigation problems. The services of the firm’s consulting engineer and assistant are always available to farmers. The automatic Delso electric lighting plant attracts attention for it generates 230 volts alternating current, exactly equivalent to the town supply, and generates sufficient power to operate electric irons, freezers, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, lighting, etc. The remarkable feature of this plant is that it requires no batteries save the ordinary starting batteries.

and the machine starts up automatically whenever any switch inside the house is turned on, and closes down automatically when the last switch has been turned off. It will, of course, operate the all-electric wireless set by merely connecting on through a plug point. The firm is also making a special feature of a large-sized three-door refrigerator, with a capacity of 15 cubic feet, particularly suitable for farmers, in that it is capable of storing three to four times as much as the average household model, which is really too small for holding sheep. This largersized refrigerator sells at less than half as much again as the household type, yet has three to four times the storage capacity. For small country homes which are unable to obtain electric supply, the firm is demonstrating a small electric lighting plant capable of lighting the average farmhouse as well as providing power for the radio. This plant operates over a year for less than the average old-fashioned battery wireless set, and costs only £36 10s. complete with heavy-duty batteries. For some time now the firm of G. i. Gillies has been handling the wellknown Beatty electric washing and ironing machines, and during the last few months has sold over 50 washers—a glowing testimony to the reliability and popularity of these products. In these days of domestic help difficulties an electric washer is worth most serious consideration.

Phillips, Columbus, Ekco, and Ultimate radios continue to attract much favour among radio listeners, and a full range of the latest models, electric, battery, and vibrator, are; displayed. In the electric range line Jackson’s continues to prove a very popular sel ler, principally due to the fact that it is equipped with a warming oven and grill, and the operating costs of the average consumer show a saving of almost ohe-third over th£ consumption of standard three-plate electric ranges. Hot-water heating systems are specialised in, and the latest may be seen in the C.J.S. cylinder, which contains a small auxiliary cylinder in addition to the main container, and has the exclusive feature of producing boiling water pn tap at any time of the day and night, enabling a big saving to be made on the electric bill, and also providing a plentiful supply for teas, hot-water bottles, cooking, etc., without the use of a kettle. The fullest inquiries are invited regarding this system, as the firm has installed a large number, and all speak in the highest terms of their convenience and efficiency. [Published by Arrangement] MUNRO TOP-DRESSER Shown by Messrs Skillings (Rangiora, Mr S. Newell, proprietor), Canterbury and North Otago agents, the working exhibit of the Munro TopDresser was a centre of interest to farmers at the North Otago Show. An exceedingly useful implement to farmers, this three-in-one machine will sow any straight manure from 1001 b to 30cwt per acre; mechanically mix and sow any two manures, or lime and manure: and is a perfect grass seed sower from 201 b per acre. A considerable economy of time and labour is effected by the use of the Munro Top-Dresser, and by its use an acre can be sown in three minutes. Adaptability of drive is an important feature, . for the top-dresser can be changed about from any farm vehicle to another, and to see it in operation is to convince one of its efficiency in making an absolutely first-class job. In these days of scientific farming, no farmer can afford to be without one. [Published by Arrangement] NORTH OTAGO RADIO SALES AND SERVICE The comprehensive display of North Otago Radio Sales and Service, Severn street, Oamaru, at the show must have been of great interest to radio listeners, for here were to be found beautiful models from the cabinet to console which would grace any heme. The firm specialises in the Pacific receiving sets, which, manufactured at Wellington by the Radio Corporation, is a first-class Neiy Zealand-made job of the highest standard yet attained. For purity of tone, clarity of reception, and simplicity of performance, a Pacific Radio will give lasting pleasure and satisfaction. Prices range from 15 guineas, a moderate outlay for a radio designed and built in New Zealand to suit New Zealand conditions. For another British-made radio may be recommended the S.T.C., made in Sydney . by Standard Telephones and Cables. These radios are of mechanical perfection, and are housed in delightful cabinets that must be seen to be appreciated, so patrons would do well to call on North Otago Radio Sales and Service. [Published by Arrangement.] GOUGH, GOUGH, AND HAMER, LTD. CATERPILLAR AND JOHN DEERE TRACTORS A trade display that created a considerable amount of interest at the show was that of Messrs Gough, Gough, and Hamer, Ltd., New Zealand distributors of the famed Caterpillar and John Deere tractors and farm equipment. The exhibit consisted of a model R.D. 4 “ Caterpillar ” Diesel praetor, model 22 “ Caterpillar ” tractor with a John Deere seven-foot power mower attached, two John Deere tractors models A.R. and B.R. fitted with pneumatic tyres, and John Deere potato digger, tandem disc harrows, rub-ber-tyred trailers and ditching machine. This modern farm machinery held much of interest and instruction to farmers, who spent a profitable time inspecting the display. 1