OAMARU SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 3115, 26 November 1913, Page 17

OAMARU SHOW.

(From Qdr Special Reporter.) OAMARU, November 20. The North Otago A. and P. Association A'-as favoured with splendid weather for the opening day of its fifty-first annual show at Oamaru to-day. Ihe bright sunshine was obscured' by passing clouds for a time, and a few spots of rain fell during the afternoon, but the weather now continues to promise fine, in view of the special efforts that were sc successfully made to celebrate the jubilee $f the society fittingly last year, it was only to be expected that a slight falling off in the number of entries and general interest would be noticeable this year, and such is indeed the ease. The following table gives material for some interesting comparisons:—

It will bo soon that while the total entries fall short by 171 of last year’s jubilee total they arc yet well in advance of the figures of 1910 and 1911. The decrease in the entries of horses is largely accounted for by ilie absence of familiar outside breeders, among whom Mr J. Patrick, of I aieri, was prominent last year. 'Pile display of sheep was undoubtedly the most successful feature of the show, and the fat sheep and lambs in particular were confidently declared by competent judges to bo the finest lot over seen at the Oamaru *Show. 'i he Herder Leicester classes brought out some splendid sheep, and induced goon competition, particularly between Messrs D. M. Sutherland and J. Dowthwaito Mr Sutherland eventually won the president’s 10-guinea cup for most points with 33 points, as against Mr Dowthwaite’s 22. Mr Sutherland’s champion ram, the winner in the aged class, was a splendidly clad sheep, and should l>c an excellent breeder. The same exhibitor’s reserve champion was a very promising sheep, showing good constitution and a line type of wool for a sire The shorn ram hoggets showed good symmetry, and were well brought out, and the pairs were an excellent class throughout. Mr Dowthwaite’s first prize and champion ewe was a well balanced, splendidly woolled animal. The owe and hogget classes, as a whole, were the strongest feature of the Border Leicester exhibit. Some of the decisions in this section attracted special attention from the fact that they proved to bo almost an exact reversal of the decisions given on the same animals at the recent Christchurch and Timaru shows. Mr Dowthwaite’s champion ewe here was not placed in the northern centres, and Mr Sutherland’s champion ram was only thud in Christchurch. Positions in other classes were similarly reversed. Mr D. Grant was the only exhibitor in English Leicester.*, and swept the board with a high quality exhibit. In Luioolns the New Zealand and Australian Land Company was almost unopposed, and with one exception annexed every prize. The same exhibitors were the only competitions in the Oorrifsdale class. Mr J. -Medley was the most successful exhibitor in the fat sheep elapses, but he had’ to encounter close oppo

sit-ion from Messrs W. Gardiner. T. J. Stephens, H. Allnutt, and others. The Down crosses scored well in tho heavy classes for wethers. The winning three long wool hoggets were in a class by themselves for weight and quality. The freezing sheep (in wool), up to 1721 b live weight, were a very good class, and tho first and second prize-takers led easily not only in tho quality of the mutton, but in the value of their skins. Tho first prize-lakers for three prime lands of any weight were considered by tire judge to be tho best he had ever seen for the time of the year, and tho second and third prize-winners wore also exceptionally good. All tho awards in the pig section fell to Air C. Brice, of Christchurch, who sent down 22 animals, and mot with no opposition at all The Ayrshire cattle were pronounced by experts to bo a very fine lot. In tho judging special attention was paid to constitution, th© size of the teats, and quality, with a view to encouraging breeders to get better teats. Mr Cowans Lcn a 11, of Haydowns, was awarded the championship. She is three years old, and rather above tho ordinary standard, with all her work before her, and has a little more size and length of teat than her rivals. Air A. Gillies’s reserve champion heifer, Bessie of Town Head, won tho championship in Christchurch last week. Mr \V Frew’s champion bull, General of Herbert, secured tho championship, also at the same meeting. Holstein cattle wore shown for the first time at the North Otago Show. Mr W. Nicholson, of Hampden, forwarded some excellent types of this class. The winning Channel Island cattle were of tho best type, and in splendid condition. Thorp was a highly creditable display of hacks, hunters, and light horses drawn from round about the Oamaru district and from South Canterbury, though the exhibits were numerically not „so large as on some former occasions. Tho produce shed contained a lairly largo number of good exhibits, which were examined with much interest. The bulk of thp judging was completed this afternoon, and only the draught horse awards remain tg be made to-morrow. The day was observed as a partial holiday in Oamaru, and a large number of townspeople visited the grounds, though a much larger gathering is expected to-morrow. Tho competitions, which brought the day’s proceedings to a close shortly before 6 o’clock, wore watched with tho greatest interest, and large fields wore the order of tho day. Mr Fitzharris’s Cock Robin, ridden by C. Cornelius, won the high jump by clearing sft, but in jumping off to decide a tie for second place, botli Aliss D. Keith’s Ur Bill and Air Clima’s Happy Jack cleared Hi inches more than the winner had done. Those two eventually agreed to divide second and third money. The following is the prize-list: CATTLE. Shorthorns. Judge: Air K. Anderson. Bull, three years old and upwards. One entry—W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and champion. Avrshires. Judge: Mr G. Carter. Cow, in milk. Three entries—Cowan Bros 1, A Gillies 2. Cow, in calf. Four entries—Cowan Bros. 1, J. Walker’s executors 2, A. Gillies 3.^ ’ Heifer, three years old, in milk. Four entries—A. Gillies 1, Cowan Bros. 2 and 3. Heifer, throe years old, in calf. Two entries —Cowan Bros. 1, A. Gillies 2. Heifer, two years old, in milk. Five entries—A. Gillies 1, Cowan Bros. 2 and 3. Heifer, two years old, apparently not in calf. Three entries—Cowan Bros. 1, A, Gillies 2 and 3 Heifer, one year old. Eight entries — Cowan Bros. 1,2, and 3. Cow, with two progeny. Two entries— Cowaii Bros. 1, A. Gillies 2. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Four entries —Cowan Bros. 1 and 2, A. Gillies 3. Group of four (cow and heifers). Four entries —Cowan Bros. 1 and 3, A. Gillies 2. Bull, three years old or upwards. Two entries—J. Frew 1, A. Gillies 2. _ Bull, two years old. Five entries—A Gillie's 1 and 3, J. Walker’s executors 2. Bull, one year old. Five entries—-J. Walker’s executors 1, Cowan Bros. 2 and 3.

Bull, with two of his progeny. Two entries —A. Gillies 1, James Frew 2. Champion bull—James Frew’s General ol Herbert. . Reserve champion—A. Gilliee’s Stanley of i Townhead. Champion cow or lieifor—-Cowan Brc*.’ Lena II of II ay downs. Reserve Champion—A. Gillics’s Bessie of Townhead Channel Island Cattle. Cow, in milk. One entry —M. M’Nally Xr. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Onjj entry —M. M’Nally 1. Heifer, one year old. One entry—T. Forth 1. Bull, three yearn old and upwards- Two entries—T. Portia 1. Bull, two years old. One entry—B* I Riddle 1. Bull, one year old. One entry—B. I I 1 I Champion bull—T. Portia’s Monopolist n. 1 Reserve champion—R. Riddle. I Champion cow or heifer—M. M'Nally** Rose. • Reserve champion—T. Portia’s Grannie’* Pet j Holstein-Friesian. I Cow, in milk or in calf. Two entries—* \V. Nicholson 1. 1 Heifer, two years old. One entry —W,. Nicholson 1. j Bull, three years old and upwards. One ' entry—W. Nicholson 1. Champion bull—W. Nicholson's Th# Kaiser. I Champion cow or heifer—W. Nicholson’* Queen Mary. ! Reserve champion—\V. Nicholson's Bonny Mary. General Cattle. Judge: Mr A Riach. I Cow, in milk or in calf. One entry—Jß. Ra waon 1. Cottager's cow. Two entries —W. ; Cronibio 1, E Rawson 2. Best type of dairy cow —Cowan Bros. I* | A. Gillies 2, W. Crornbic 3. Fat Cattle. Judge; Mr Walter Murray. Pair of fat bullocks, throe years old. On* entry—W. Bisset 1. ! Fat builook. Two entries—W. Bisset 1 and 2. HORSES, i Thoroughbreds. Judge: Mr R. 11. B LSSOIt. Entire horse, three years and upward*. One entry—St. John Buckley’s All Red 1. i Dry maro. Two entries —IT. Cunningham’s Vivacious 1, Vivity 2. TIiOIThUS. Trotting gelding or filly, three years old {in harness). One entry—W. MT’herson L Hacks and Hunters. I Weight-carrying hack, to carry 15st, and upwards. Five entries E. C. Studholme’* ! l.ancet 1, John Trotter’s Water foam 2, W. I I’, Reid’s Monty 3. Hack, to carry 13st. Five entries—Cowan Bros.’ 1. Mr F. J. Conn’s We’wood 2. L. Calder’s Jock M‘Kinney 5 I Hack, to carry list. Eleven entries— it. { Allan’s Chappie 1, ’J’. Hobb’a Atshcro 2, J Fitzharrie's Cock Robin 3. | Mounted ride horse (mare or gelding), ridden by Territorial. Five entries—J. O’Connor’s Blue Peter 1. O. W. lloplcy'* . Gerty 2, T. Hobb’s Ate.here 3. i Cob. 14 hands and not over J 5 hands; to carry up to 13st. Sue entries —A. J. Keith I 1. It. Allan’s Chappie 2, G, T.• Cochrane’* . Pike’s Point 3. ) Lady’s hack, to be ridden by ladv. Six entries—T. Hobb’s Ataharo 1, J. deni-in's T> Aka 2, Mr F. J. Conn’s Wehvood 3. j Champion hack—Cowan Bros., ! Reserve champion -E, C. Studholme'* : Lancet. Light Harness Houses. Col), not exceeding hands, with vehicle. Six entries- -C. M'Lach'an 1, It. I Allan 2. A. J. Keith 5. I Pair <>f buggy horses with vehicle. On® entry—C. S. MH.aehlan 1. Pair of cobs, not over 15 hands, with vehicle. One entry—O. T. Cochrane 1. j Buggy mare or gelding, with vehicle. ' Five entries C. S. M'F.achlan 1, J. O’Brien 2, N. A. Weir 3. j Dog-cart horse, 16 hands lugh or upwards, with dog-cart. Five entries John Trotter 1, J. M. Smith 2.

Tandem team, with vehicle. Two entries —C. S. M‘Lachlan’s Paddy and Nobby 1, G. T. Cochrane 2. Champion harness home —L. S : M‘Lachlan. Reserve champion-—John Trotter. Ponies. Judge: Mr R. H. Bissett. Entire pony, 14 hands or under. Four entries —Master J. V. G. Buckley 1, Jae. Robertson 2, J. Gray 3. Pony rnare, not to exceed 12 hands, with foal. One entry —W. Milne 1. Pony mare, not to exceed 14 hands, with foal. One entry—F. L. Hart 1. Pony rnare or gelding, not to exceed 14 hands. Ten entries—Master G. L. Bruce 1, W. Milne 2, G. T. Cochrane 3. . Pony mare or gelding, not to exceed 13 hands. Five entries—A. Aitcheson 1, T. L. Hart 2, Master John Buckley 3. Pony marc or gelding - , not to exceed 12 hands. Two entries—Master Geo. Buckley I, Miss Ivy Miller 2. Single pony, 14£ hands, with vehicle. Nino entries —G. T. Cochrane 1, G. Watson# 2, G. T Cochrane 3 Pony, under 13a hands and over 12, in harness. Seven entries—A. Aitcheson 1, T. L. Hart 2. Miss M. Cooper 3. SHEEP. Border Leicesters. Judge: Mr G. P. Johnston. Ram, 20 months and over. Five entries —D. M. Sutherland 1 and 2, J. Dowthwaitc 3 Ram, 18 months and under 30 months. Three entries—J. Dowthwaitc 1. Ram, under 18 months. Nine entries— J. Dowthwaitc 1, I). M. Sutherland 2 and 5 Ran:, under 13 months, shorn on or after October 1. Light entries —D. M. Sutherland 1 and 3, J. Dowthwaitc 2. Two rams, under 13 montlis. Eight entries —D. M. Sutherland 1,2, and 3. Ewe. under 18 months. Eight entries— J. Dowthwuito 1 and 2, D. M. Sutherland 3 Ewe, under IS months, shorn on or after October I. Seven entries—D. M. Sutherland 1 and 2, J. Dowthwaitc 3. Two ewes, under 18 months. Seven entries—J. Dowthwaitc 1, D. M. Sutherland 2 and 3. Champion ram—D. M. Sutherland. Reserve champion—J. Dowthwaitc. Champion ewe —J. Dowthwaitc. Reserve champion—D. M. Sutherland? English Leicesters. Judge: Mr A. Murdoch. Ram, 30 months and over. Two entries —D. Grant 1 and 2. Rarn, 18 months and upder 30 months. Two entries—D. Grant 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries —D. Grant 1. Ram. under 18 months, shorn on or after October 1. Two entries—D. Grant 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months. One entry— D. Grant 1

* Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries—D Grant 1 and 2. i Ewe, under 18 months, shorn on or after October 1. Two entries —D. Grant 1 and 2. j Two ewes, under 18 months—-D. Grant 1 and 2. | Champion ram—D. Grant. | Reserve champion —D. Grant. Champion ewe—D. Grant. Reserve champion —D. Grant. Lincolns. Judge: Mr George Kelk. Ram, 30 montlis and over. Three entries —New Zealand and Australian Land Company (Moeraki) 1, J. Dowthwuito 2. Ram, 18 montlis and under 30 months. Two entries—New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 montlis. Three entries — New Zealand and Australian Lund Company 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months. One entry— New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb. Two entries—New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries —New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Two-ewes, under 18 montlis. One entry— New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1. Champion ram —New Zealand and Australian Land Company. Reserve champion—J. Dowthwaitc. Champion ewe —New Zealand and Australian Land Company, Reserve champ ; on—New Zealand and Australian Land Company. Romney Marsh. Judge; Mr J. M'Oulloch. Ram, under 18 months. One entry—-J. Dowthwaitc* 1. Ewe, under 18 months. One entry —J. Dowthwaitc 1. CoRRIEDALE BREED. Judge; Mr \V. J. Johnston. Ram, 20 months and over. Three entries —Now Zealand and Australian Land ComI puny 1 and 3. Ram, 18 months and under 30 montlis. Three entries —New Zealand and Australian I,and Company 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months. Five entries— N ew Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Rain, 18 months, shorn on or after October 1. Two entries —New Zealand and j Australian Land Company 1 and 3. I Two rams, under 18 months. Two entries —New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb. Two entries—New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Four entries— New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 montlis, shorn on or after

October 1. Two entries —New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Two ewes, undfcr 18 months. One entry — New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1. Champion ram —New Zealand and Australian Land Company. Reserve champion—New Zealand and Australian Land Company. Champion ewe —New Zealand and Australian Land Company. Reserve champion —New Zealand and Australian Land Company. Fat Sheep. Judge: Mr Walter Murray, Three crossbred wethers, shorn. Ten entries—T. Scott 1, H. S. Orbell 2, J. Hcdlcy 3Three longwool hoggets. Seven entries— J. Hcdley 1 and 2, T. Scott 3. Three Down hoggets. Eight entries—J. Hcdlcy 1 and 3, W. Gardiner, jun., 2. Three freezing wethers or maiden ewes, not to exceed 172ib. Nine entries—J. Hedley 1 and 2, T. J. Stephens 3. Three freezing wethers or maiden ewes, not to exceed 1601 b. Twelve entries —T. J Stephens 1, J. Hcdlcy 2 and 3. Three export lambs, any breed. Eleven entries—W. Gardiner, jun., 1, T. J. Stephens 2, J. Hcdlcy 3. i Three prime lambs, any breed. Eight entries—W. Gardiner, jun., 1 mid 3, H. Allnutt 2. Throe longwool crossbred lambs, for export. Eight entries—H. Allnutt 1, W. Gardiner, jun., 2. J. Hodley 3. Three Down or Down cross lambs, for oxport. Eleven entries- —W, Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2, T. J. Stephens 3. Pen of five fat lambs, for export. Seven entries —11. Allnutt 1, W. Gardiner, jun., 2. PIGS. Judge; Mr W. Belcher. Berkshire boar, over one year. Two entries —C. Brice 1 and 2. Berkshire boar, under one year. Two entries —O. Brice 1 and 2. White Yorkshire boar, over one year. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2. White Yorkshire boar, under one year. Two entries —-C. Brice 1 and 2. Black Devon boar. One entry —C. Brice 1. Black Devon boar, under six months. One entry —C. Brice 1. Berkshire sow, over one year. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2. Berkshire sow, under one year. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2 White Yorkshire sow, over one year. Two entries—C. Brice 1 and 2. White Yorkshire sow, under one year. Two entries —C. Brice 1 and 2. Black Devon sow. Two entries —C. Brice 1 and 2. Three porkers, under six months One entry —0. Brice 1. Three bacon pigs. One entry —C. Brice 1. DOGS. Judge: Mr W. Howdcn. Rough dog. Three entries—F. W. Hille 1, R. W. Trotter 2. Rough slut. One entry —R. W. Trotter 1. Smooth dog. Six entries —H. Cunningham 1, Rock 2, G. Willets 3. Smooth slut. One entry —R. Bewick 1. Bearded dog. Four entries—A. L. Inglis 1. Cowan Bros. 2, R. W. Trotter 3. Dairy Produce. Judge; Air A. APFarlane.Two pounds of dairy butter, fresh, in rolls. Four entries —Airs M. B. Hutchison 1, Aliss J. Belcher 2, MntfA. S. Clark 3. Three pounds of dairy butter, fresh, by exhibitor who has not previously competed at Oarnaru. Four entries —Aliss J. Belcher 1, Airs G. Simpson ,2, Airs A. M’Phedran 3 N Two pounds of separator butter, fresh, in £lb rolls—Airs AI. AP Dowells 1, Airs A. S. Clark 2, Aims Al Taylor 3. . Two pounds of dairy butter, salt, in rolls. Four entries —Mrs M. B. Hutchison 1. Airs AI. AI 4 Do wells 2, Mrs A S. Clark 3. Two pounds of salted butter, salted, by exhibitor who has not previously competed at Oarnaru. Three entries —Airs A. APPhedran 1, All’s G. Simpson 2, Aliss AI. Irvine 3. Two pounds of separator butter, salted, in lb rolls. Five entries —Aliss J. Belcher 1, Airs A. S. Clark 2. Airs APDowell 3. Ton pounds of salted butter. Four entries —Airs APDowell 1, Airs T. APKenzie 2, Mrs C. Simpson 3. Fancy butter, fresh. Four entries—Aliss J. Belcher 1 and 3, Airs A. S. Clark 2. Two dozen hens’ eggs (white). One entry —J. Hepburn 1. One dozen hens’ eggs (tinted). Four entries —Airs G. Drummond 1 ami 2. One dozen ducks’ eggs. One entry—G. Glenn 1. Six table potatoes, boiled. One entry— Aliss AI. Irvine 1. COOKING. Judge: Air J. Proeland. Two 41b loaves. Two entries —Aliss J. Belcher 1, Airs G. Dawson 2. Two home-made 41b loaves. Five entries —Aliss J. Belcher 1, Mr D. Wadsworth 2. Mix home-made scones (girdle). Ten entries—Airs J. Gibson 1. ALss J. Belcher 2, APDalgieish 5. Six home-made scones (oven). Seven entries—Aliss J. Belcher 1, Airs James Gibson 2, Alios APDalgieish 3. Six home-made scones (for girls). Two entries—Aliss Alabel Gibson 1. Six nlain oatmeal calces. Three entries- — Aliss J* Belcher 1 and 2. Six pikelets. Ten entries —AI iss AI. Dalgleitdi 1, Airs G. Simpson 2, Mrs James Gibson 3. Home-made seed cakes Ten entries-—Aliss J. Belcher 1 and 3, Aim W. APPherson 2. Home-made pound cake. Eleven entries — Aire D. Walker 1, Airs W. APPherson 2, M’es AI. Irvine 3. Plate of varieties home-made biscuits. Two entries —Airs R. Wilson 1 and 2. Best collection-of pastry. Five entries— Aliss R. Wilson 1 and 2, Airs W. APPherson 3, CURED MEATS. Judge; Mr A. APFarlane. Two hams (unsmoked). Two entries —C. H. Kent 1 and 2. Two hams (smoked). Two entries—C. H. Kent 1 and 2. Two sides of baoo x (unsmoked), Ono entry—C. H. Kent 1. Two sides of bacon (smoked). Ono entry —C. H. Kent 1. Two rolls of bacon (unsmoked). Two entries—C. H Kent 1 and 2. Two rolls of bacon (smoked). Two entries —C. H. Kent 1 and 2. Ten x*> un d9 of lard (in bladders). Two entries —C. 11. Kent 1 and 2.

GRAIN. Judge: Mr W. W. Dawson. Four bushels any named variety short cate. Two entries —King Bros., Gar-ton oats (improved), 1 and 2. Four bushels any named variety oats. One entry—King Bros., Gartou oats (improved), 1. SEEDS. Judge: Mr W. W. Dawson. One sack perennial ryegrass. Two entries —Nimmo and Blair 1, Stringer and Hay 2. On© sack Italian ryegrass. Two entries — Nimmo and Blair 1, Stringer and Hay 2. One sack cocksfoot. Two entries —Nimmo and Blair 1, Sf ringer and Hay 2. Clover or cow grass. Two entries —Nimmo and Blair 1, Stringer and Hay 2. Fifty-six pounds Aleyke clover Two entries —Nimmo and Blair 1 and 2. Fifty-six pounds white clover. Two entries —Stringer and Hay 1, Nimmo and Blair 2. Collection of agricultural seeds. One entry. —Stringer and Hay 1. CARVING. Judge: Mr L. H. Orbell. Chip cawing. Three entries—G. J. Cuthbertsou 1 and 2. Relief carving. One entry—Miss L. Cross 1. COMPETITIONS. Best hack, to jump 3ft bin (open). Nine entries—T. Hobb’s Kawa 1, E. C. Studholme 2, Miss D. Keith 3. Best jumping hack, for non-prize-winners. Seven entries —E., Harrison 1, F J. Conn 2, A. A. M'Master 3. _ Hack, highest jump. Six entries—J. Fitzharris’s Cock Robin (sft) 1, Miss D. Keith’s Dr Bill and W. Ciyma’s Happy Jack (sft l£in) 2 (equal). Trot for ponies, under 14 hands. Ten entries—T. L. Hart 1, G. Watson 2, G. T. Cochrane 3. PEOPLE’S DAY. OAMARU, November 21. Oamam was astir early this morning, and the general movement and activity about the streets made it evident that the day was no ordinary one in the life of the town. A sea tog rolling landwards kept the morning air cool, but the hot sun broke through before noon, making the fresh breeze that sprang up later very welcome. This was People’s Day at the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s Show, and all roads in the district load to the show ground. From midday onwards any stranger in the neighbourhood could readily have found the nearest route to the show* ground simply by following the crowd. The commodious grounds are of necessity some distance out of town, and the surprisingly large collection of motors, expresses, drays, and traps of all descriptions that wore pressed into the service, though they made a constant and never-ending procession from the fountain to the show ground and back, were at times unable to cater for all the passengers available. The gate receipts for the two days amount to £263 7s 6d, as against £254 18s 6d last year. The grounds themselves presented a gay scene. The space at one side of the ring was occupied with the tents and displays of implement and buggy manufacturers, and motor firms, while at the other side were the gaudy side shows a.nd the voluble ingenious fraternity who live by giving away sovereigns and gold watches to their less fortunate fellow creatures. As usual, they had no lack patrons. The large grand stand made an effective setting for the bright and richly varied display of hats •and dresses, which is understood to constitute the most attractive part of the show for not a few. In front of the stand the 10th Regiment Band discoursed lively music at intervals throughout the afternoon. At about 3 o’clock all the winning cattle were paraded in the ring, ami afterwards the successful horses were also marched past. The attendance on the ground was considered to bo quite as large as it was last year, when the jubilee of the society was celebrated, and the crowds watched the jumping competitions, which did not commence till about 4 o’clock, with the keenest interest The presence of a number of lady riders, who acquitted themselves more than creditably, added not a little to the interest of the spectacle. The draught horses were the only class of animals not judged on the first day of the show. Though not by any means so numerous as in past years they yet made .a very good snowing. The rings were further reduced by the failure of a number of animals from a distance to nut in an appearance. The championship for mare or filly fell to Mr W. Gardiner jun’s, three-year-old filly Lady Elizabeth, sire Baron Fyvio, darn Emerald. Lady Elizabeth was bred by Mr 'l'. S. Little, of Ngapara, and at his dispersal sale was disposed of for 50 guineas. The reserve champion was another animal of fine stamp and quality, and ran the winner close. This was Mr Borrie’s yearling Lady Ronald, sire Sq-uirc Ronald, darn Lady Rowcna. The yearlings made the best ring in both the male and female sections, and the yearling fillies especially were described by the judge as “corning champions, every one of thorn.” The first and second brood mares were beginning to show signs of age, but are very good animals nevertheless. Mr Gardiner’s Baron Fyvio. who was being shown for the first time tin's season, secured an easy first place in the aged entire class, and also annexed iho entire championship, . s he did at Oarnaru last year. The reserve champion, Mr Macdonald’s Scotland’s Stamp (sire. Sir Thornley, dam Darling), was also easily first in his class —the throe-year-olds. One of the sections to which considerable importance is naturally attached in a district. like North Otago is the milk-testing for dairy cattle. In this there wore three competitions conducted under the supervision ot stewards on the show grounds. The contest for the greatest weight of milk at this morning’s milking was won easily bv Mr W. Crombie’s animal, with a weight of 391 b, as against 31|lb recorded by Mr G. Emerson’s second prize-taker. Mr Crombie also secured first place in the test for the greatest weight of butter-fat in the milk, h;s test reading 3.9, with an average of 1.5211 b of butter-fat per gallon. Mr Emerson’s second prize-winner secured a test of 4.5, and an average of 1.4231 b; and Mr Rawson’s Darky a test of 3.8. with an average of 1.0641 b. The third competition, restricted to Taieri and Peninsula Company suppliers, was for the cow giving the largest quantity of butter-fat at this morning's milking. This fell to Air G. Emerson’s cow, whcee record read 31|ib, test 4.5, average 1.4251 h. Mr Rawson’s Darky secured second place with the following figures: 281 b. 3.3. and 1.0641 b. The record of the third cow, owned bv Mr A. Gillies, was 22ilb, 4". 3, and .9561 b. All the cows cx-

hibitod were good d-airy animals, but Messrs Crombio and Emerson’s winners came in for specially high commendation from the judge. All the detail arrangements of the show were planned and carried through with skill and distinct success. The weather could not have been finer, and altogether the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral {Society is to be congratulated on having conducted another most successful and satisfactory show. Following is the additional prize-list:— MILK-TESTING. Judge: Mr A. Riach. Milk cow, any breed; greatest weight of milk. Three entries—W. Crombio (391 b) 1, G. Emerson (3l|lb) 2, E. Rawson (231 b) 3, Mill c cow, any breed; greatest weight of butter-fat in milk (Babcock’s test). Four entries —W. Crombie 1, G. Emerson 2, E. Rawson 3. Milk cow, any breed; most butter-fat (open to suppliers to Taiori and Peninsula Company). Six entries—G. Emerson 1, E. Rawson 2, A. Gillies 5. DRAUGHT HORSES. Judges: Stallions, Mr R. Kennedy; Marcs, Mr J. Dollar. Entire, four years and upwards. Six entries —VV. Gardiner, jun.’s, Baron Fyvie I, Andrew Weir’s Fyvie Count 2, J. Johnston’s Relief 3. Entire, three years old. Five entries —D, Macdonald’s Scotland's Stamp 1, W. Gardiner, jun.'s, Baron of Burnside 2, H. Cunningham’s Sir Knight 3. Entire colt, three years old. Eight entries —G. Harvey’s colt, by Squire Ronald, 1 ; A. Sice’s Koyal Durbar 2, W. Gardiner, jun.’s, Premier Massey 3, W. Macaulay h c, A. Brown c. Entire colt, one year old. Eight entries —A. Don’s colt, by Baron Fyvie, 1; W. Gardiner, jun’s, Rob the Ranter 2. P. W. Borrie’s Morayshire 3, J. Isdalo h c. Brood mare, with foal at foot. Four entries- -W. Macaulay’s Empress 1, P. W. Borrie’s Rosebud: 2, W. Gardiner, jun’s. Wallflower 3, and Secret Alice h c. Brood marc, in foal. One entry —J. Johnston’s Violet 1. Stallion and throe of progeny. Two entries —W. Gardiner, jun’s, Baron Fyvie 1. Dry mare, four years old or upwards Four entries—J. Seyb’s Jean 1, W. Gardi-' ner, jun’s. Golden Lily 2. Filly, three years old. Three entries W. Gardiner, jun’s., Lady Elizabeth 1, W. Brown’s Queen 2. Best throe year-old filly, registered Clydesdale; Two entries —W. Gardiner, jun’s., Lady Elizabeth 1, W. Brown’s Queen. Filly, two years old. iSix entries—P. W. Borrie’ Lady Fyvie 1, W Macaulay’s Winsome Ruby 2, and Flora Macdonald 3. Filly, one year old. Seven entries —P. W. Borrie’s Lady Ronald 1, W. Macaulay’s Ruby Moray 2, Messrs DaJglicsh’s Moray Queen 3. Gelding, three years old. Two entries— J. C. Faulkner 1 and 2. Gelding, any age- Four entries —J. C. Faulkner 1 and 2. A. Brown 3. Pair of geldings. Two entries —J. O. Faulkner 1 and 2. Pair of max'es. Two entries —W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Pair of plough horses, in work. Three entries—J. C. Faulkner 1 and 2. Mure or gelding, for spring dray, to draw load of 25cwt. Three entries —J. C. Faulkner 1 and 2, J. Mahoney 3. Mare or gelding, for spring dray, to draw load of 18cwt. Two entries—J. Cooney’s Dinah 1, E. Townsend 2. Three-horse team. Two entries —J. C. Faulkner 1, W. Gardiner, jun., 2. Group of four marcs or filles. Three entries —W. Macaulay 1, P. W. Borrie 2, W, Gardiner, jun., 3. Group of four mares or fillies, registered Clydesdales. Three entries —W. Macaulay 1, W. Borrie 2. W. Gardiner, jun., 3. Farmers’ four-hnreo working tram, three years and upwards. Three entries —J. C. Faulkner 1, J. Mahoney 2. Mare, three years old and upwards, nonprizewinner. Four entries— P. W. Borrio’s Lily 1, J. Mahoney 2 and 3. Champion entire —W, Gardiner jun.’s Baron Fyvie. Reserve champion— D. Macdonald’s Scotland’s Stamp

Champion mare or filly—W. Gardiner jun.’e Lady Elizabeth. Reserve champion—P. W. Borrie’e Lady Ronald. COiIPETITIOXfI. Best hunter. To jump 3ft 6in. Up to 14st. Four entries —E. C. Htudholme’s Lancet 1, T. Hobbs’s Kawa 2, A. A. Macmaster's Lady Hunter 3. Best hunter. To jump 3ft 6in. Up to list. Nina entries —J. Fitzharris’s Lock Robin 1. Miss D. Ke:th ‘2 and 3. Hack clearing highest jump. Six entries —W. Clyma’s Happy Jack (sft Ogin) 1, Misa U. Keith’s Ur Bill 2, A. A. Macmaster’s Lady Hunter and J. Fitzharns s Cook Robin (equal) 3. Trot, for ponies between 13 and 14 hands. Ten entries —M;ss M'Quade 1, G. T. Cochrane 2, T. L. Hart 5. Trot, for ponies 13 hands or under. Four entries—-J Buckley 1, T. L. Hart 2, Miss Robb 3. Best lady rider, over hunting jump. Five entries—-Miss B. Orton 1. Miss Lyon (Mr E. C. Studhohne’s Lancet) 2, Miss B. E. Trotter 3. Pony, mare or gelding. 14 hands or under. Over hurdles. Three entr.es — Miss D. Keith 1 and 2. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS, At a meeting of the Waianiwa Branchy of the Farmers’ Union the president (Mr Win. Ford), who presided over 50 members, briefly referred to the industrial crisis and the necessity of farmers rallying round the union. He suggested that each member should at least endeavour to enrol one additional member. The next meeting of the branch, it was decided, should be_ held at Wright’s Bush. Dr Hanson waited on the meeting, asking support for the Technical College. After various questions had been answered by Dr Hansen, Mr David Marshall moved and Mr F. Ford seconded, and it was carried unanimously—“ That in the opinion of this branch of the Farmers’ Union, that while the Government should bear the cost of all education, wo consider that it is only right and proper that tiie Farmers’ Union should bo represented on the Board of Governors of the Technical College.” Potato blight is giving New Plymouth growers considerable concern just now, the disease having made itt> appearance in several places during recent muggy weather. The blight has made its appearance in the Otaki district also, but has not done much injury to crops so far. What is the best size of potato seed? Some growers are convinced that the larger the seed the bettor the crop. Others think that the potatoes dtessed ever a riddle are suitable, removing the larger tubers, planting those of medium size. Largo seed may then bo cut and dusted over with a little fine air-slaked lime to prevent bleeding and shrivelling. As a mixture for growing potatoes without farmyard manure, the Irish Department of Agriculture recommends the following dressing per acre : —One hundredweight of sulphate of ammonia, 4cwt superphosphate, and lewt muriate of potash. Where no farmyard manure is used half as much again of the artificial may be added. There will be a record acreage under potatoes in Tasmania this season (states the Launceston Courier). As the prospects are favourable, there will probably bo a record production. Crops are much more forward than usual, and reports from the north-west coast state that some very early digging is expected. The first of the crop, it is anticipated, will be ready for Sydney by the second week in Decemlter. and by Christmas there should be substantial supplies. At the request of the suppliers to the Toko Creamery, the directors of the Stratford Dairy Company are installing a casein extraction plant at Toko. In congratulating the suppliers on their decision, Mr Richard Dingle, chairman of directors, said ho had hoard very good reports of the industry from other Taranaki companies. A plant is also being instilled for Messrs Joseph Nathan and Co. (Ltd.), at their Defiance Creamery at Ash hurst. The raw materia! will in both instances be railed to the central drying stagw at Ararnoho. The Ararnoho Casein Factory is working at full pressure at present, and before long it will be necessary to work two shifts. Over 40 tons of casein await shipment at present. Some 80,0001 bof skim-milk are required to produce a ton of casein. The strike is not affecting the company, as coal stocks are very heavy. There is an opinion among dairymen that when the veins in the udder of a cow are prominent, long, and branching, they indicate a largo and rich milkflow. Dr Alfred King, in Hoard’s Dairyman, is of quite the opposite opinion. “ When,” he writes, “I see these large milk veins mid wells I see what the doctors call ‘varicose veins--vcins the walls of which have become greatly dilated and thickened and distended with blood. The circulation of this blood is slowed and interfered with by various causes. In the human body these dilated veins always moan impaired nutrition and impaired functional activity. They therefore interfere with development, and tend to a wasting away of the part. If in the cow these large milk veins do not produce impaired development and nutrition of the udder and a lowered milk-produc-tion, it is a remarkable exception to medical experience.” The statement is going the rounds of the press in New Zealand that the Manawatu A. and P. Association lost £IOOO over its recent show, the result being duo to the effect of the strike and the weather. This is totally incorrect. The gate receipts were £3OO less than last year, but are made up by increased entry fees, donations, etc. Commenting on the Timaru shearing classes, Mr Twontyman, who presided at the meeting of the Farmers’ Union on the 15th, remarked that one of the most important features was that there was no waste of material. Mr Thoroau remarked that ho had experienced no difficulty in placing the shearers. None of them would be idle after the classes finished. Potato blight is reported to have made its appearance amongst some of the early crops in the Manawatu district. It is also reported to have appeared in the Taradale district. The Bay of Plenty Times states that the owners of a dairy farm in the Tauranga district arc amongst those who are acting as specials in the city of Auckland. Their absence meant that the milking had to bs undertaken by volunteers in the district, with the result that two schoolmasters in the locality came forward to do the work. In some parts of the district between Eketahuno and Pcngarqa rabbits have now been completely exterminated, owing to the vigilance of tho property owners

OltUSSOS 1910. 1911 1912. 1913. Howes 255 292 335 249 Cattle 74 77 123 89 Sheep 159 143 222 210 Pigs 34 27 26 22 Dairy produce 55 43 59 39 Cured meats 17 12 25 12 Implements and 19 sundries 22 18 21 Flour md bread... 43 ' 50 64 67 Grain and seeds... 14 — 7 16 Dogs 6 11 19 15 Extra exhibits and spec; •al prizes 5 5 2 6 Totals 682 683 903 742