SOUTHLAND A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Otago Witness, Issue 3275, 20 December 1916, Page 13

SOUTHLAND A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

JUBILEE SHOW. (Frou Our Special Reporter.) INVERCARGILL, December 12. The jubilee show of the Southland A. and P. Association, which was formed in 1867, was opened to-day in magnificent weather. The association is not attempting any special effort to mark the occasion, this no doubt being due to the fact that war matters have too strong a claim on public attention. The show, however, promises to be very successful. The entries are highly satisfactory, being only 30 short of the record received when the new ground was opened, and 10 more than last year. There are a number of really fine trade displays, plenty of side-shows, and many appeals to the sporting instinct in the way of hoop-la.

SHEEP. The Border Leicester and Romncy Marsh sheep were the only ones outsido fats in which big classes had to be dealt with. In all cases, however, with tho exception of Southdowns, breeders came forward with liberal entries, thus making the sheep leading feature of the show. Mr T. b. Little (Windsor) was the judge of Border Leicester*, and was highly pleased with them. Mr John M'Kerchar (Woodlands) was tho most successful exhibitor in the ram classes, and Mr D. M. Sutherland (Waimate) in the ewe classes. Mr M'Kerchar secured the ram championship with the first prize winner in the four-tooth and over class, in which Mr R. Anderson (Kauana) was second. Mr M'Kerchar also received an he certificate. Three other first prizes that fell to Mr M'Kerchar were those for two-tooth or under ram, pan- of twotooth rams, and pen of five flock rams under 18 months. Mr Sutherland came first in tho ram (shorn) one-shear class,- and Mr Anderson first for ram over 18 months and under 30 months, in both of which classes Mr M'Kerchar was second. Mr M'Kerchar received another second prize and a further he in the ram classes, Mr Sutherland two he certificates, Mr R. Miller (Mandevillc) a second prize, and Mr Wm. Kennedy (Otautau) two he certificates. The entries were large, and tho competition was good, besides the prize and certificate winners there being Messrs G. P. Johnston (Gore) and D Murray (Clvdevale). The ewe championship wen? to Mf Sutherland, who was first and second in all classes, with Mr M'Kerchar getting an ho certificate each time. , , ~ In the Romney Marsh classes the ram championship went to the trustees of the late Mr T. L". Bamhill (Castlerock) in the 18 months and under 30 months class, in. which the same exhibitor was second, and Mr M R Lawlor (Gore) received an he certificate. In the aged ram class the owners of the champion wore also first and second with Mr James Grant (Limehills) third and Mr R. Anderson got a h c certificate Mr S. W. Moffat (Te Houka) came first in the one-shear ram class, Mr Barnhill's trustees second, and Mr W. G Ladbrook receiving an h c certificate Mr W. D. Hunt was first, and also h c, for ram, two-tooth or under; and Mr BarnhhTs trustees second In pan of rams the placing was: Mr Barnhill s trustees 1 and h c, Mr D.Murray 2. No flock rams were entered. The other exhibitors in the ram section wore: Mrs Herbert (Kelso), Mr D Marshall (Waiamwa), Mr Alex. Peat (Dinto'n) Mr W. Johnston (Gore), and Mr Adam King (Balclutha). The ewe championship was also secured by Mr Barnhil s trustees in the 13 months and over class, in which Mr R. Anderson was second Mr Barnhill's trustees also got an h e certificate. In the pen of two ewes, 18 months and over Mr D. Murray came first, Mr R. Anderson "second and h c. The competition fo- ewe two-tooth or under, resulted: Mr W* G. Ladbrook 1, Mr Barnhill's trustees 2, Mr R Anderson and Mr W. Johnston h e In the pen of two owes, two-tooth and under, Air Barnhill's trustees came first and Ml* D Murray second. The two-tooth shorn ewe class resulted: Mr Ladbrook 1, Mr Murray 2 and h" c. The ram hogget and ewe hogget competitions for the Castlerock Cup and the Edendale Cup are not yet 80 Mr Thomas Blackley (Rakaia) judged tho Shropshire Downs. Tho championship ram was found in an exhibit by Mr Thomas Evans (Long Bush) in the four-tooth and

over class, in which the same exhibitor was second, and Mr Wm. Kennedy hc. Tho one-shear ram class had only two entries, and resulted: Mr Geo. T. Pulley (Glenham) 1. Mr Thos. Evans 2. There were threeeritriea for rain, two-tooth or under, and the result was: Mr Evans 1, Mr Pulley 2, Mr Wm. Kennedy 3. Mr Evans was also first in pair of two-tooth rams, with Mr Pulley second. Mr Evans was. equally successful with the ewes, taking the championship and all the first prizes. Mr Pulley got two seconds and an h o certificate, and Mr Kennedy a second. Mr G. P. Johnston (Gore) was the sole exhibitor in tho Lincoln section. Altogether, he had 14 entries. He was awarded tho championship, both for ewe and ram. in addition to which every sheep received a ticket, the total being nine first' and five second prizes. Mr Johnston made no entry in tho flock ram class. The judge—-Mr Donald Grant (Winchester)-characterised the sheep as being a very fair class. As stated in the case of tho Gore Show, Lincoins have been going out in tho south, no doubt owing to the" freezing industry getting more consideration. Lincoln rams have been coming back strongly in the North Island during the last few years to get more weight in crosshred wools. With tho exception of a single entry in one class, the English Leicester were monopolised by Mr M'Kerchar. With nine entries in the three classes, ho was awarded ram and ewe championships, throe first prizes, three second prizes, and two h c certificates. Mr Grant also judged these sheep, and classed them as a good lot, particularly the champion ewe. Nothing was shown in the merino classes except ewes, and these wero all entered by Mr Alex. Peat (Dipton). Each one received a ticket, giving tho exhibitor three first and three second prizes. In Corriedales, Messrs G. I. Pulley and John M'lntyre wore the only exhibitors. In the ram class, four-tooth and over, Mi MTntyre's two entries wero placed first and second, with Mr Pulley third. Mr M latyre alone showed in the two-tooth ancl under class, and received first and second pri/.es. Mr Grant sadd tho sheep M'era lUflt a fair class. There were five exhibitors in the crossbred section—Messrs James Ryan (Otautau), William Kennedy (Otautau), Adam Kim? (Clutha), Alex. Souness (Otautau), and U. 1. Puuey (Glenham). Mr Ryan came first and second in the pen of three ewes, with lambs at foot, with -Mr Kennedy h. e Mr Kennedv was first in the pen for threo wether hoc-gets under 18 months, with Mr Souness second and Mr Ryan h. c Mr Kennedy was also fust in tho strong wool ewe nog"ets' pen, and received in addition an h. c., with Mr King taking second place. Tho pen of three fino wool crossbred ewe hoggets also proved in favour of Mr Kennedy, with Air Pulley second and h. c, beating a. second entry of Mr Kennedy's There were large entries and fine competition in fat sheep. The results were:--pen of wethers-Mrs J. L. Herbert (Kelso) 1 Mr John Kirkpatrick (Greenvale) 2, Mr Adam King 3. Pen of two-tooth wethers or two-tooth maiden ewes—Mr S. W. Mortal; (T ellouka) 1, Mr Alex. Souness 2, Mr James Ryan h. c. Pen of ewes-Mr W. Kennedy 1 (only entry). Pen of lambs for butcher's purposes—Mr Souness 1, Mr VV. Lindsay (Waikouro) 2, Mr George Dow (Otautau) 3. Pen of wethers most suitable for frozen meat trade—Messrs Henderson Bros. (Kennins-ton) 1 and 3, Mr James Ryan 2. Pen of crossbred wethers, two-tooth, or twotooth maiden ewes, suitable for frozen meat trade—Mr Rvan 1 and 3, Messrs Henderson Bros. 2. Pen of two-tooth wethers or maiden ewes, heavy weight, freezing classMr Kennedy 1, Mr Ryan 2 and 3. Pen oJ 10 fat lambs, most suitable for frozen meal trade—Mr James Swale (Limehills) 1, Messn. Henderson Bros. 2, Mr Ryan 3. Pen of fiva fat lambs, most suitable for frozen meat trade—Mr Swale 1, Messrs Henderson Bros 2, Mr Lindsay 3.

CATTLE. The cattle sections were all good, both as regards quality and the number of entries. Mr Alex. Anderson (Tuatapere) came first in shorthorn cow, the other placings being: Mr G Anderson (Wright's Bush) 2 and 3. Mr William Waddcll (Waikaka Valley) 4, Mr Angus Campbell (Wyndham) 5. Mr Waddell was first in dry shorthorn cow apparently in calf, with Mr R .Anderson fKauana) second. For shorthorn cow showinn- the best milk'n-.t qualities the placings were: Mr Campbell 1, Mr C. C. Grant (Winton) 2, Mr Alex. Anderson 3. The three-year-old shorthorn heifer class sawMr Campbell first. Mr G. Anderson second, and the Hon. Dr M'Nab third. The two-year-old heifer class resulted: Mr D. Murray 1 and 3, Mr Anderson 2. Mr Ben Ward (Fairfax) was the only exhibitor of Polled Angus cows. He got three first and two second prizes. In Ayrshire cows the championship went to Messrs Rankin Bros.' Meadow's Best o( Inglewood. The same owner's Gertrude of Inglewood was placed second to the champion in the cow in milk class, with Mr John Crosbie's Tibby of Haydowns third. The placing of the dry cow class apparently in calf or' to have had a calf 18 months previous to the show was:—Mr A. W. B,odger (Birchwocd). Rainton Cherry 111, 1 • Messrs Rankin Bros. 2 and 3. Rainton Cherry 111 was placed third to Messrs Rankin Bros.' two entries in the class for cow and two of her progeny. The three-year-oid heifer in calf competition saw Messrs Cockburn Bros. (Mataura) first and Messra Rankin Bros. 2 and 3. The last-named, however, were first for three-year-old heifer, in milk, with Messrs Cockburn Bros, second. The remaining prizes were distributed as follows:—Messrs Rankin Bros, a first, second, and two thirds; Mr Allan Gait (West Plains a first and a second; Mr A. W. .Rodger a first; -Mr A. E. Cocker (Ryal Bush) a second and third. . In the Jersey or Alderney cows, in tho cow in milk class, Mr John Officer's Flower

of Trentham was placed first, with Mr W. S. Fleming (Enwood) second and Mr T. Norman (Otautau) third. The champion cow was found in Mr F. E. Hellyer's (Dunedin) Duchess of Collingwood. The Jersey milk cow championship went to Flower of Trentham. Mr Hellyer also came first, and second in the- two-year-old heifer class and one-year-old class, with Mr Robert Russell (Lome) third in each instance. The principal exhibitor of Holstcin Fricsians was Mr W. D. Hunt (Invereargill). With the exception of the class for tlu'ce-year-old heifer in milk, in which his Oakwood Beauty was beaten by Mr R. J. Potter's (Pukerau) Qucenie 11, he won all the first prizes. He also secured five second and two third prizes. Mr Geo. Aitchison (Kaitangata) got a second, and he also came third in the yearling heifer class, contested by a ring of about 10. Good competition took place in the crossbred and milker section. Prizes were gained by Messrs W. A. Cox (Kauana), Robert M'Callum, Jas. Lyons, D. R. M'Donald (Wyndham), Mrs J. Cameron (Makarcwa), and Messrs Rankin Bros. The Shorthorn bulls were placed as follows: —Bull, three years and upwards—Mr D. Scott (Wallacetown) 1, Mr D. Murray 2, Mr G. Anderson 3; bull, any age—Mr W. A. Cox 1, Mr G. Anderson 2; bull, two years old —Mr W. Waddell 1, Mr W. A. Wcstacott 2; bull, over 12 and under 18 months —Mr D. Murray 1, Mr Alex. Anderson 2, Mr 11. A. Stewart 3; bull, 12 months and under —Mr Alex Anderson 1, Air G. Anderson 2 and 3.

There were only two bulls of the polled Angus breed shown —one by Mr James Clay (Mokotua) and a two-year-old by iVir Ben Ward. Each was awarded » first prize.

Messrs Rankin Bios.' Lossnossock Granduer came first for Ayrshire, three years old and upwards, and tne same owners got first and second tickets in the class over 12 and under 18 months, with Mr A. W. Rodger third. Mr Rodger was first in the 12 months and under class, with Mr John Crosbie (Wydham) second.

Count von Roon's Sunflower 12tli came first in the Jersey or Alderney class, three years and upwards, but the championship was gained by Mr F. E. Hcllyer s Ladys Fox of Gollingwood, in the two-year-old class. Mr Hcllyer was first in the over 12 months and under 18 months class, and was awarded first prize for the only entry in the 12 months and under class. The chief bull contests were centred in the Holstein-Fresian classes. The championship went to Mr Alexander Brock's Glencair, first both at Dunedin and Gore. Mr A. Elwortby's Cliffside Butter Laddie came second to the champion in the three-year-old and upwards class, beating Mr D. M'Donald's (Balfour) Bainfield Captain, and so reversing the Gore verdict. There were nine entries. The two-year-old first prize winner was Mr George Aitchison's Cordylina Prince Nethcrland, with Mr J. G. Leitch's Longbeach Constitution second. The class under 12 and under 18 months was responsible for eight entries. Mr W. D. Hunt was placed first, and Mr _ Elworthy second and third. Mr James Pirie (Woodlands) was first in the 12 months and under class, Mr Aitchison being second. Messrs Henderson Bros, were first for fat bullock, Mr P. Clent (Balclutha) second, Mr J. S. Fleming third. Messrs Henderson Bros, were also first for the three-year-old bullock, with Mr Jos. Smith (Shirley) second, and Mr William Swale (Limehillsj third.

Mr W. T. Connor (Brighton) got first prize for fat cow, with Mr A. Brock second, and Mr W. Hishon third. Mr P. CJent was first, and- Messrs Henderson Bros, second for pen of two fat steers, three years old, and Mr J. S. Fleming first and second, and Mr John Caldcr third for pair of two-year-old bulls.

The competitions resulted in Mr M. O'Brien winning the maiden jump, with Mr John S. Fleming second and third. The contest for best jumper, ridden by a lady, resulted: Mr R. 11. Bisset 1, Mr W. Ledingham 2, Mr F. J. Conn 3. Mr M. O'Brien came first for best jumper (carrying not less than list), with Mr W. Ledingham 2, and Mr A. H. Sim 3. All the fields were large.

PEOPLE'S DAY. INYERCARGILL, December 13. The Southland A. and P. Society has unquestionably one of the finest show grounds in the dominion. In addition to this the show is one of the highest quality. Despite the war interfering so greatly with countrywork, town amusement, and holidaymaking, the entries all round were very satisfactory, and the attendance of the public was good. Trains from the out-ly-ing districts brought in crowds of visitors this morning. The early part of the afternoon was taken up with the judging of the horses—always an interesting part of a show. It is evident this year, however, that, on account of war prices, the attention of show visitors turns in an unusually large measure to the sheep and cattle sections. The dairy produce, of which there was a very fair entry, was also judged to-day. One point on which the society seems to have erred is in the price charged for admission to the grandstand. It is a magnificent structure, that cost £BOOO, but there is no doubt that the people in the ground only expect to pay an extra shilling. A charge of 2s must come as a shock to most family parties. If it is exclusion the society'stands for, it gets it in a large measure. Splendid music was provided by the Invercargill Garrison and Southland Pipe Bands. The weather could not have been improved upon. HORSES. In the draught horse section the entry ill stallions was not nearly so large nor, perhaps, was the quality so high as was so distinctive of the Southland Show a number of years ago. Only four entires appeared in the class for over three-year-old. The judging bore out the recent verdict at Gore, Mr Alex. Bell's British Time securing first place, with the Pinebush and Portrose Syndicate's General Miller second. Messrs Youngson Bros. (Riversdale) came third. British Time also got the championship. There was no entry in the three-year-old class, and only one in the two-year-old class—a nice quality colt shown by Mr Walter Blakie (Ryal Bush), though it might have been a little bit bigger. The yearling class had three entries on the catalogue, but that of Messrs Thomson and Co. did not come forward, and Mr Kennedy (Drummond) only brought out one—a General Douglas colt, characterised by the judges—Messrs P. Davidson (Pleasant Point) and W. Macaulay (Maheno)-as a really good quality yearling, as good as any brought out this year. The draught mares all through formed splendid classes. The main competition lay

between Messrs James Patrick (Outran)) and Thomson and Co. (Dunedin). The principal prize winner vsas Mr Patrick's Twilight, which secured first place in every class in which she appeared, also first place for the best type of Clydesdale breed, and the mare championship. The class for brood mares over three years old, apparently in foal or with foal at foot, saw three really nice animals in the following order: -Messrs Thomson and Co. 1 and 2, Mr Patrick 3. Mr Walter Blakie was the only exhibitor of brood mare and two of her progeny, and got first prize. The yold mare class — another very nice one —saw Mr Patrick's Twylight first, and Mr R. Kennedy's (Drummond) Lady Kate second. The judge's remarked that Messrs Thomson and Co.'s exhibit and Mr Patrick's unplaced one—there were only four —were very even. The three year filly class was a particularly good one. There were eight entries. Messrs Thomson ' and Co. were placed first with a filly of great quality that has won a number of first prizes Mr Kennedy was placed second with Lady Bute, and the third horse was Mr Patrick's Pricillia, which was placed ahead of Messrs Thomson anci Co.'s filly on the occasion of the Gore show. In the two-year-old filly class Mr Patrick came first and second, and Mr Walter Blakie third. The remaining exhibitor was Mr Andrew Lindsay. Mr R. Kennedy was placed first in the one year olds, Mr Patrick second, and Messrs Thomson and Co. thud. The other awards were: FOur marcs or fillies, two years or upwards (three entries) — Mr Patrick 1, Messrs Thomson and Co. 2, Mr R. Kennedy 3. Three marcs or fillies, two years and upwards (three entries) —Mr Patrick 1, Messrs Thomson and Co. 2, Mr Kennedy 3. Pair of mares or fi'Jies, two years old or upwards (four entries) —Mr Patrick 1, Messrs Thomson and Cc. 2. Mr Kennedy 3. In the pair, two years and upwards, the first and second placed animals were so even that the judges called in the services of Mr J. D. WylLic (Sefton), who was associated with Mr Gow (Mosgiel) in judging the other draught section. The section just mentioned was responsible for a number of really splendid horses. The class for over three year olds resulted: Walter Blakie 1 and 2, New Zealand Express Company 3. The Express Company was first in the thrce-ycar-old class, Mr Walter Blakie second, and Mr W. A. Cox (Kauana) third. The class for pair of mares or geldings saw Messrs Thomson and Co. first, Messrs W. Gray and Son (Wa.matuku) second, and Mr 'Blakie third. The entries numbered 10. The class for pair of mares or geldings most suitable for artillery purposes drew three exhibits, in which Messrs Thomson and Co. came first, with the New Zealand Express Company second and third. The team of three horses had four entries. Mr Blakie was placed first, Messrs W. Gray and Son second, and the New Zealand Express Company third—a placing that was repeated in the four-horse team class. Among other awards were the following:—Spring van mare or gelding, up to one ton—New Zealand Express Company 1 and 3, Messrs Thomson and Co. 2. Spring van gelding or mare, up to half a ton—Messrs Thomson and Co. 1, Mr J. Doogue (Edendale) 2, Messrs J. M. Brown and Sons 3. New Zealand Express Company 1. Trades display—New Zealand Express Company 1, Messrs O'Brien Bros. 2, Messrs Sharpo Bros. 3.

The thoroughbreds were judged by Mr J. A. Duff (Island Cliff), but there were not many. Two entries in the entire class, for any ngo, saw Messrs Simon Bros.' (Myrosa Bush) Applegarth 1 and Mr T. Ryder's (Invereargill) Charlemagne 2. There were no entries in two-year-old and one-year-old class. Applegarth was given the champion ribbon. Three entries in the brood mare in foal or with foal at foot resulted:—Mr J. T. Wilson (Otautau) 1, Messrs Simon Bros. 2, Mr T. Harper (Invercargill) 3. Mr W. S. Fleming was the onlv exhibitor in the mare or filly class, and got first prize. Mr J. J. Christie (Tuturau) showed the only two-year-old filly, which got the first ticket and gamed the mare championship.

There were very fine rings in the light horses' classes, also judged by Mr Duff. The list hacks, numbering 12, resulted:— Miss Rhodes's Major Webb 1, Mr 11. Moreland 2, Mr F. H. Bennett 3. An entry by Mr A. H. Sim was drawn out from the bunch but was not placed. The judge said something to the effect that one of the fetlocks was not very good. The class as a whole was a really good one. The second horse showed too much condition, and it was just a question whether the third horse should get the place, but it had a shortage of step. The entries for cob under 15 hands saw Mr H .E. Pannett first. Messrs Walker Bros. (Outram) second, and Ma- Chas. Wyeth (Woodlands) third. Mr P. H. Luscombe's Hokonui, in the class for ponv stallions, 14 hands and under, registered his twenty-sixth win of a first prize ticket. It is a line beast—some say the best ever seen in Southland. Mr Home's (Morton Mains) Earl Kitchener was placed second and Mr H. G. Ashley's (Elles road) Lord Patch third. The class for boy's bony, 14 hands and under, saw an excellent ring of 10. First and second place went to Mr G. Aitchison and third to Mr A. Home. Mr G. A. Fleming (Titiroa) and Mr Roland Kennedy (Fortification) were picked out from the bunch. The girl's pony (11 entries) resulted in the same placing as tho last-named class. The light-harness class, under 15 hands, saw Messrs Walker Bros. 1 and 2 and Mr Chas. Wyeth 3 out of 10 entries. There were 12 entries for the pony, 13 hands and under (ridden), five for pony, 12 hands and under (ridden), 10 for pony not over 14 hands or under 12 (driven), and two for pair of poincs 13 hands and under (driven). The last-named class resulted in favour of Mr Home, with Miss J. Peart second. First prize tickets were obtained in the other classes by Messrs H. J. riiillips, G Aitchison, D. R. Jones (2), W .li. Weir (Drummond), second by Miss Peart. Mr G. Aitchison, Miss D. Smith (2), Miss K. Sullivan, and third by Messrs W. R. Jones, F. H. Bennetts (2), Miss Peart, and Mr W. Lockhart. Tho lady's hack class saw Mr F. Malcolm (Otautau)l, Mr II .E. Pannett 2, and Messrs Walker Bros. 3._ Nothing superior was shown in the carriage; horses and trotting section, which was judged by Mr Hugh Gillies (Palmerston North). Tho only trotting stallion was shown by Mr T. M'Curdy (Invcrcargill) Kid Wildwood —and was awarded first prize. There were four carriage stallions, and tho placing was: — Messrs Walker Bros. (Outram) 1. Mr M'Curdy 2, and Mr J. W. M'Bride (Waimatukuj 3. Messrs Wm. Lewis and Son got a first prize for brood mare threo vears and over apparently in foal, and Mr K. Ross (Dipton) a first in the class for two-year filly, colt, and gelding class. "Tn the roadsters tho awards made were as follows: —Mare or gelding up to 13 stone (ridden) —Mr R. 11. Bissctt (Opio) 1, Mr F. J. Conn (Dunedin)

2, Mr R. L. Morland (Edendale) 3. __ Mare or gelding up to i 5 stone (ridden)—Mr Bis6ett 1, Mr Morland 2. Lady's hack, over 15 hands (ridden by lady)—Miss Rhodes'S Major Webb 1. Mr F. J. Conn 2, Mr A. H. Sim 3. Light (harness) mare or gelding—Mr H. E. Punnet 1. Mr IT. S. Miller (Gore) 2, Mr A. J. Lindsay (Drummond) 3. Dog-cart horse, mare or guiding—Mr Biseott 1, Mr Morland 2. Tandem team — Mr Pannett 1, Mr 'J'hos. S. Lewis 2. Pair of buggy horses, 15 hands and over —Mr Paunctt 1. Pair of buggy horses, under 15 hands—Mr Lewis 1. Betst type of 11 stone hunter—Miss Rhodes 1, Mr Conn 2, Mr A. H. Sim 3. Best typo of 14 stone hunter — Mr Bksett 1, Mr M. O'Brien 2, Mr E. Boult 3. Best typo of lady's hunter —Mr Conn 1, Mr O'Brien 2 and 3. Major Webb was not taken into the ring owing to not having qualified, but appeared in the jumps ridden by a lady, and sustained his fine reputation for giving tho spectators excellent ring work. COMPETITIONS. In the competitions the fields were largo in every instance, Mid each event was splendidly contested. Tho best jumper, to carry not less than 14 stone, saw an entry of 13. Mr Bissett was first, Mr J. T. Wilson second, and W. Lodington third. The class for best jumper ridden by lacly had 18 entries, and the result was: —Mr Lodingham 1, Mr O'Brien 2 and 3. Tho open championship for best jumper was contested by a field of about 20. Miss Rhodes's Major Webb waa first, Mr J. T. Wilson second, and Mr A. Home third. The high jump was secured by Mr O'Brien's Reno (sft sin), Mr E. Boult (Mandevillo) was second, his mount clearing sft S^in. DAIRY PRODUCE. There were 10 entries in tho dairy produce section. Tho Woodland Dairy Factory came first and second for. pair new cheeses, and the Brown's Dairy Factory Company was hc. The Awariia Factory had tho only entry, and got first prize for pair of old chooses. In farm cheeso, the first prize went to Mrs W. A. Gill (Browns), with Mrs H. M'Donald (Hckonu 1 ) 2 and he. Four first prizes for butter were secured by Mrs R. M'Donald (Woodlands), one by Mrs J. Evans (Hedgehope), one by Miss A. Reid '' i L-oikoi) Other prize-winners were:- - Mrs 11. Macdonald, Miss B. Cox Kauana), Miss Gill (Browns), Mrs A. Dunn (Invercargill), and Miss M. Mouatt (Fairfax). In hams, the prizes were shared by Messrs Lindsay and Co. and Messrs M'Cullcch and Co. SPECIAL PRIZES. The principal cups in the sheep sections (whore there was competition) were gained by the following exhibitors: —Most points in Border Leicester© (plate valued at 7 guineas), Mr D. M. Sutherland (Waimate); silver cup (valued at £4 4s) for Border Leicester ewe, two-tooth or under, Mr Sutherland; Quiboll's cup (valued at 25 guineas) for exhibitor gaining most ioints in any one section for purebred sheep, Mr Sutherland (Border Leicesters); most points in Romneys (special prize and trophy), trustees of tho late T. L. Bnrnhill (Castlerock): silver cup (valued at 4 guineas) for registered Romnny Margfi ram over 18 and under 30 months, trustees of the late Mr BarnhiH: most points in frozen meat trade classes, Messrs Henderson Bros. (Kennington); most points in sheen. Mr John M'Kerchar (Woodlands). QuibolPs- cup was won by Mr Sutherland in 1914 also. Last year it went to # Mr M'Kerchar, and in 1912 Mr T. S. Little was the winner.