SUMMER SHOW

Otago Witness, Issue 3325, 5 December 1917, Page 16

SUMMER SHOW

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The forty-first annual Summer Show of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society was opened on the 28th. A strong gale, which blew from the north all .day, made matters somewhat unpleasant. The sun shone out brilliantly, however, so that matters were not so unpleasant for those who could avail themselves of shelter from the gale. The ground was in excellent condition. The attendance of the public on Wednesday was noticeably small, which was to be deplored, in view of the fact that the society had on this occasion mado almost a special effort to attract a largo attendance by putting on two hunting compctitions-i-one open to lady riders only. These events were most interesting, as also were the pony trots, and the trotting events against time. It can only be assumed that the general public wcro not full}' cognisant of these events being on the programme, otherwise a larger attendance should have resulted.The fact must not be lost sight of, however, that tho war has had a considerable effect on tho attendance, not only as far as the country visitors is concerned, but also as regards the town dweller. Large numbers of business and tradespeople are experiencing considerable difficulty in keeping their concerns running owing to the scarcity of labour, with the result that firms who, in pre-war times, released a proportion of their hands on tho first day of the show now find themselves unable to do so. Therq was a noticeable absenco of the gentler sex, which may reasonably be attributed to the absenco of their male escorts.

The war, too. has had a prejudicial effect on the entries of live stock, there being a, noticeable falling-off in some sections. Some owners whoso names have appeared prominently in the prize list eyen up to last year are absent on this occasion, their absence being attributed to the scarcity of labour. The New Zealand and Australian Land Company, which has hitherto exhibited freely in sheep, did not have a hoof on the ground. Then, again, sheer misfortune prevented at least one exibitor from being represented in R-omney Marsh sheep. Tho exhibitor, Mr G. E. Allen, of Masterton, had actually left home, and got as far as Wellington with a comprehensive exhibit, when ho discovered that the steamer on which he had arranged to convey tho sheep could not come on to Dunedin. The sheep had therefore to be returned. There are notable defections in the cattlo section, too. Mr Arch. Gillies, who has for many years been a successful exhibitor in Ayrshire??, is conspicuous by tho absence of his name from the catalogue on this occasion. It is pleasing, however, to note that there are several new exhibitors in the cattle section, notable of which is Mr Angus Campbell, from Wyndham. who exhibited in Shorthorns. It is gratifying, too, to find Mr Peter Ireland, of Goodwood, again showing in Ayrshires.

The management of the show left nothing to be desired. The president (Mr Jas. Macandrew), the vice-president (Mr R. A. S. Can troll), and members of the General Committee were most attentive to their duties. Mr H. V. 'Fulton carried out the secretarial duties in his usual methodical and capable manner. Mr John Craig (inspector for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) was present, and kept a vigilant oye on the stock exhibits. CLYDESDALE HORSES. The Clydesdale breeding horses formed a section in which keen interest was taken, not only by competent judges within the ting, bub by those outside the enclosure. Very good entries \yere received, but, unfortunately, many of the exhibits were not forward. The quality was commented upon in high terms by visitors, and several were almost lavish in their praise of some of the exhibits. The judging was entrusted to Messrs E. Hall (Brookside) and J. Rendall (To Houka), but their task was not an arduous one, owing to somewhat restricted competition in many of the classes. There were five entries in the aged entire class, which was a-really good one. The judges' preference was Messrs T. and A. Carruthers's Kn'ockinlaw- Favourite, who was sired by Royal Favourite, and is a grandson of tho famous Baron's Pride on the dam's side. There is a good deal of tho cart horse about him, and ho possesses good Quarters and an equally good set of legs. Second honours went to Mr John Callander's Scotland's Viceroy, who was shown in better bloom than Messrs Carruthers's entry, but ho was somewhat deficient in the hindquarters. Third honours went to Mr Callander's Bonnie Breastknot. It is a notablo feature that four out of tho five entries were imported. There were two entries in tho three-year-old entire class, but only ono came forward—Mr John Wilson's Celtic Guard, who is sired by Baron Bold from a Marconi mare. This colt possesses good substance. Ho was first as a yearling at tho Christchurch, Duncdin, Taieri, and Gore Shows; first as a two-year-old at Christchurch. Duncdin, Taieri,'and Gore Shows, in addition to being reserve champion at the last-mentioned. There were five entries in two-year-old colts, four of which were forward. The pink ticket went to Mr Jas.. Patrick's Napoleon, who claims Baron Bold as his sire. Ho is a great quality colt, is very gay and classy, and was shown in good bloom. The blue ticket was awarded to Mr E. E. Jenkins's Bold Record, by Royal Record from a Baron Bold mare. Up to yesterday he had the credit of having an unbeaten record, but it must be mentioned

that lie had not hitherto met Mr Patrick's colt in competition. Ho is not a good colour (a peculiar grey-roan), and does not possess tho quality of the first prize award. The yellow ticket went to Mr Jas. W. Blair's High Degree, who is a full brother of Mr Wilson's Celtic Guard. There were' eight entries in yearling colts, tho pick of tho bunch being Mr H. E. B. Watson's Elegance, whom tho judges described as tho best yearling colt they had seen in the dominion. They were certain that there was net a colt of his own ago that could equal him in Now Zealand at the present time. He is sired by tho imported horse Dunure Fabric, and it? from the champion mare Mona Ronald. Last year he was a somewhat scraggy foaF when his dam won the championship at Dunedin, and tho fact was freely commented on. He has developed beyond recognition, and is by no means overgrown. In Elegance Mr Watson possesses a colt of which he may justly be proud, and, barring accident and according to present appearances, ho will not have an equal in the matter of quality in the dominion. A Baron Bold colt exhibited by Mr Patrick was placed eecond_. In the breeders' cup for yearling and two-year-old colts Mr Watson's Elegance had an easy win," his only opponent being Mr Jenkins s two-year-old roan. There was a splendid ring of dry mares, but the first two —Mr Watson's Peggy Ronald and Mr Patrick's imported mare Twilight—stood out. Peggy Ronald, who annexed the pink ticket, was champion at the Christchurch Show this year, and was first as a in Dunedin. Mr Patrick's mare ran her very close. Peggy Ronald was awarded the championship, and had Mr Patrick's mare competed for the distinction the judges asserted she would assuredly have got the reserve ribbon. Third prize was given to Mr Jenkins's Bonny Jean, the dam of Elegance. Like the dry mare class, two of the three-year-old fillies stood out prominently—Mr Patrick's Maggie_ and Mr Jenkins's Lady Lonsdale. Maggie, who was selected for. premier honours, was sired by Baron Bold from Jtho same exhibitor's famous mare Maggie Young, and has an unbeaten record. She _ was first at the Christchurch, Oamaru, Timaru, and Gore Shows as a two-year-old. The remaining filly and group classes do not call for" special comment, as the pick, of the latter have been commented on in the other classes. Messrs Thomson, and Co. did not compete in this section this year, but Newton Chief and throe of his progeny were present on exhibition only. CATTLE. The dairy cattle formed a small section. Mrs Weir, of Mueselburgh, was the only exhibitor, but in both classes in which her cows were entered 'the judge awarded them first prizes. The Channel Island section brought out some very nice cattle, all the property of Mr F. E. Hellyer, of North-East Harbour. This exhibitor has 'excellent stock on his farm, and the judge was very well pleased with everything that came before him. The champion bull had not a few points of excellence that came under the judge's eye, and in the case of the champion cow, a fawn-coloured animal, it was the general opinion that not another cow of the breed in Otago could have displaced her. Mr Hellyer's yearlings are coming on well. Tho ' shorthorns, as usual, elicited keen competition, some of the exhibits being from outside Otago. Mr John Nixon, of Killinchy (near Dunsandol), was again forward with a bevy of his finest aniiiials, and as a result tho majority of the awards were annexed by him. Mr Wm. W'addell (of Waikaka Valley), another well-known exhibitor at this show, sent along some good stock, and Mr D. Murray (of Clydevale) was also an exhibitor. "The judge (Mr J. Mitchell, of Weston) made 'the remark, in which competent judges around the ring concurred, that the display of shorthorns is the best that Otago has seen for some years, and in support of the judge's verdict a. gentleman informed our representative that in a recent visit to Hawke's Bay, where this breed has a particularly stroijg hold, he saw few animals that excelled those shown yesterday. The first prize buy in the three-year-old class was a well-built red, by Broadhook Stamp (imp.), and was bred at Canterbury College. Mr Wm. Waddell was the owner of the bull that was placed second, a red animal, by Duke of Kirkstyle, and bred by Dean's trustees. Tho yearling bulls brought out the largest class of the day, 17 in number. Mr Nixon's Carbine 111, a son of tho champion, was finally selected as the best of 'the bunch, and another sturdy and useful animal, owned by tho same gentleman, was placed second. A fine red roan, Knapdale Mac, by Inchfield Jealous Pearl, dam Winsome (by Neil of Cluny), and bred by the late_ Hon. Dr R. M'Nab, was a very close third. Another bull from the earno herd, the descendant of some of the best Hawke's Bay stock, was also in the running for a place, but lost the honour by only a few points. Mr Angus Campbell (of Wyndham) had four of his bulls entered. _ The class for four-year-old cows saw eight of those useful animals grace the ring, and Mr Nixon was again a winner with a specially good roan, Lady Broadstamp, by Broadhook Stamp (imp.). Mr Murray (of Clydevale) took second honours, and Mr Wm. Waddell (of Waikaka Valley) third. Tho yearling heifers formed .a class which the judge very much. 'He remarked that nothing in the North Island could beat some of the animals before him. They were very even, and ho had never judged a better ring. Both champion tickets, and tho reserves as well, fell to Mr Nixon. It was an honour to which the Canterbury exhibitor was fully entitled, and no Otago cattle-breeder, competitor or not. questioned tho fairness of it. The onlv Hereford in its section was a two-year-old bull, owned by Mr T. H. Pugh (of Mosgiel) and bred by him. There were no entries in the Polled Angus section. All through the Ayrshires were a good lot. Messrs Weir Bros, (of Pukehiki) sc-

cured the- bulk of the wards, though thoy wcro closely run by Mr P. Ireland (of Goodwood). The champion bull and the champion cow both hailed from the Puke* hiki district. There were no red polled cattle forward, though five classes were open to breeders. The fat cattle made up an ex* ceptionally good section. Mr P. Clent (of Balclutha) and Mr J. J. Charters (of Mde* giel) wero the principal exhibitors. Ma Charters secured most points, but the champion'card for the beet animal in the ee& tion went to Mr Clent's four-year-old bull, a. fino stamp of an animal. The Friesian fat bullocks were good to medium. The judge (Mr W. R. Grindley, of Dunedin) remarked that the Friesian class had been a delight to watch, and after what he had seen in the ring, and what he had viewed in other parts of the district, he had no doubt this was the coming class for beef. SHEEP. Mr Gardiner was the only exhibitor in Shropshire Downs. The judge said that, taking them all round, the sheep in this class were good animals, true to typo. Some of the sheep would have done very well at the Christchurch show. There was no ram worthy of being given a championship ticket. The judge pointed out that Mr Gardiner had gone to good Shropshire blood in founding his flock, securing his ewes from Mr Seth-Smith (of Ngapara), and using Parry (Timaru) rams—that was how ho had secured the true Shropshire type. Mr Andrew deplored the lack of compctition,as = unless there were other exhibits forward an exhibitor could not secure the valuable information of where his sheep failed or rose to the standard type. Keen competition in the show ring: also stimulated a breeder's interest, and urged him on to greater efforts to perfect his sheep and breed the very best. Mr Biackley, the judge of Border Leicesters, said the old rams were fairly good, but the younger sheep appeared to him to have gone back since he was at the Dunedin show two years ago, both in numbers and quality. He was, in fact, disappointed, for it was here that he expected to see something exceptional. Mr Boag's ram, placed second, ran the champion very close, and might have been placed first but for over-prominence of the head. The reserve champion was a better wool sheep, the champion's age probably detracting from this point of perfection. Mr Little's champion ram was also first and champion both at Christchurch and Oamaru this year. .This ram in 1915 won first and reserve champion at the Otago 6how, and also the Sheepbreeders' Cup. Mr Ross's first and reserve ram was also a very fine animal. Mr Johnston said the ewe class was a very good one. The one-shear sheep were good throughout, and the class for ewe hoggets was an exceptionally fine one. The pairs were good typical sheep. In the shorn hoggets the competition was not so strong, but the sheep were well up to the standard. There was not a great deal of competition in the Romney Marsh section, and the well-known Clydeva.le breeder (Mr D. Murray) swept the board. Messrs Gardiner and Macdonald were the only exhibitors in fat sheep. The judge's brief comment was: " Lambs extra good; sheep very fair indeed." The following is the prize-list:— CLYDESDALE HORSES Judges: Mr E. Hall ' (Bnpoksidc) and J. . Rendall (Te Houka;. Entire horse, four years or over. Five entries —T. and A. Carruther's (Middlemarch) Knockinlaw Favourite 1, John Callander's (Allanton) Scotland's Viceroy 2, John Callcnder's Bonnie Breastknot 3. Entire horse, three years old. Two entries —John Wilson's (Lauder) Celtic Guard 1. Colt, two years old. Five entries —James Wilson's (Lauder) Celtic Guard 1. Colt, two years old. Five entries—James Patrick's (Outram) Napoleon 1, E. E. Jenkin's (Waddington) Bold Record 2, James W. Blair's (Outram) High Degree 3. Colt, yearling. Eight entries —H. E. B. Watson's. (Tai Tapu) Elegance 1, James Patrick's Baron Bold colt 2, John Callander's Ochertyre Searchlight 3. Breeders' cup, yearling or two-year-old colts. Seven entries —H. E. B. Watson's Elegance. Mare, to foal this season, or with foal at foot. One entry—M. Carruthers's (Maungatua) Darling, by Baron Fyvie, 1. Dry mare, any age. Eight entries —H. E. B. Watson's Peggy Ronald, by Squire Ronald, 1; James Patrick's Twilight, by Scotland Yet, 2; E. E. . Jenkins's Bonny Jean, by Baron Bold, 3. Filly, three years old. Seven entries—■ James Patriok's Maggie, by Baron Bold, 1; E. E. Jenkins's Lady Lonsdale, by Lonsdale Again, 2; James Carruthers's Waterside Pride, by Baron Bold, 3. Filly, two years old. Five entries —Jas. Patrick's Keynote, by Baron Bute, 1; Jas. Carruthers's Waterside Ruby, by Baron Bold. 2; W. J. J. .Charters's (Mosgiel) 3. Filly, yearling. Nine entries —James Patrick 1. Hannah Bros. (Outram) 2, Mrs Peter Ford (Allanton) 3. Pair of mares, three years old or over. Three entries —James Patrick 1, E. E. Jenkins 2 - , , rr Mare, with two of her progeny. Two entries—E. E. Jenkins's Bonny Jean 1, James Carruthcrs 2. ~.'»«• -u Group of three yearling colts or nllies, by one sire, not necessarily the property of one owner. Two entries—James Patrick 1, John Callander 2. Group of four mares or fillies. Two entries—James Patrick 1, W. J. J. Charters 2. Watson's challenge cup, value 25 guineas, for best group of four fillies, three years okl and under, bred and owned by exhibitor. One entry—W. J. J. Charters 1. Ainsrc's challenge cup, valued at 25 guinea's, for best colt or filly, throe years or under, bred and owned, by exhibitor. Three entries—James Patrick 1. Hughes and Crossan's cup, valued at 50 guineas, for best group of four mares or fillies, two years old or over. One entryJames Patrick 1. ' Champion certificate for best mare— U. E. B. Watson's Peggy Ronald. Reserve champion certificate for marcs— James Patrick's 'Maggie. CATTLE. DAIRT. Judge • Mr D. Sutherland (East Taicri). Cow three years old or over. One entry —Mrs'Andrew Weir (Musselburgh). Cottager's cow (for exhibitor not owning more than two cows). One entry—Mrs Weir. CHANNEL ISLAND. Judge: Mr James Scott (Glenham). Bull, three years old or over. One entry F E. Hollyer (North-East Harbour) 1 and champion. • Bull, two years old. One entry—F. IC Hellye'r (North-East Harbour) 1.

Bull, yearling. One entry—F. E. Hellyer

1. .„ Cow, four years old or over, m milK. Two entries—F. E. Hellyer 1 and champion and 2. „ Cow, three years old or over, dry. J. wo entries—F. E. Hellyer 1 and 2 Heifer, three years old, in milk, lwo entries—?. E. Hellyer 1 and 2.Heifer, two years old. Four entries— a. E. Hellyer 1,2, 3, and 4. ' Heifer, yearling. Four entries—J*. W. Hellyer 1,2, and 3. . Three cows or heifers. Three entries— F. E. Hellyer 1 and 2. •Cow and two of her progeny, lhree entries—F. E. Hellyer 1,2, and 3.

SHORTHOEN. Judge: Mr J. Mitchell (Weston). Bull, three years or over. .Four entriesJohn Nixon (Killinchy) 1. Mm, Waddell (Waikaka Valley) '2, George S. Wilson (Glenomaru) 3. Bull, yearling. Seventeen entries —John Nixon' 1 and 2, Knapdale Estate (Gore) 3, Wm. Waddell vhc. Cow four years old or over. Bight entries—John Nixon 1, D. Murray (Clydevale) 2 Wm. Waddell 3. Heifer three years old. Eight entriesJohn • Nixon 1, D. Murray 2 and 3. Heifer, two years old. Six entries —D. Murray 1, J. R- Gilchrist (Oamaru) 2, J. Heifer," yearling. Nine entries—Wm. Waddell 1, J. Nixon 2 and vhc, D. Murray 3 Three cows or heifers. Three entries—J. Nixon 1 and 3, D. Murray 2. Cow and two of her progeny. Two entries—Wm. Waddell 1, Angus Campbell (Wyndham) 2. "' Champion certificate for best bull of any age—John Nixon, champion and reserve. _ Champion certificate for best cow or heifer of any age —John Nixon, champion and reserve. HEREF.OBD. Judge: Mr J. Mitchell (Wes'ton). Bull, two years old or under. One entry —T. H. Pugh (Mosgiel). 1. - AYRSHIRE: Judge: Mr John Campbell (Waikiwi). Bull, three years old or over. One entry —Weir Bros. (Pukehiki) 1. Bull, two years old. Two entries—P. Ireland (Goodwood) 1, James Frew (Ardgowan) 2. . Bull, yearling. One •'entry—Weir Bros. 1. Cow, 'in milk, four years old or over. Three entries—Weir Bros. 1, James Frew 2, P. Ireland 3. . Cow, in milk, three years old. Two ' entries —Weir Bros. 1 and 2. Cow, in calf, three years old or over (dry). Three entries —P. Ireland 1, Weir Bros. 2 and 3. Heifer, two vears old. Two entries —P. Ireland 1, Weir Bros. 2. # •Heifer, vearling. 'Three entries —Weir Bros. 1 and 2, P. Ireland 3. Threo cows or heifers. One entry—P. Ireland 1. Cow and two of her progeny. One entry 3, —P. Ireland 1. Champion certificate for best bull of any age—Weir Bros. Champion certificate for best cow or heifer of any age—Weir Bros.

FBIESIAN. Judge: Mr J. Wylie (Menzie's Ferry). Bull, yearling. Three entries —A. S. Elworthy (Timaru) 1 and champion, O. and W. Steel (Caversham) 3. Cow, in milk, four years or over. Two entries—A. iS. El worthy 1 and champion and 2. ■

Heifer, two years old. One entry—A. S Elworthy 1. Heifer, yearling. Three entries —A. S. Elworthy 1 and 2, C. and W. Shiel 3.

FAT CATTLE. Judge: Mr W. R. Grindley (Dunedin). Bullock, four years old or over. Five entries—P. Clent (Balclutha) 1 and 2, Thos. Ayson (Wyndham) 3. Bullock, three years old. Three entries— P. Clent 1, W. J. J. Charters (Mosgiel) 2 and 3. . Steer, two years old. Four entries—P. Clent 1 and 2, W. J. J. Charters 3. Four bullocks, most suitable for butchers' purposes, which in the opinion of the judge do not exceed 9001 b each. Two entries —W. J. J. Charters 1 and 2.

Cow, four years old or over. Four entries—W. J. J. Charters 1, P. Clent 2, Angus Opmpbelf (Wyndham) 3. Heifer, three years old. Three entries — W. J. J. Charters 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old. Two entries — W. J. J. Charters 1 and 2.

Steer or heifer, one year old. Three en tries —P. Clent 1 and v h c, W. J. J. Charters 2. Fricsian fat bullock. Two entries—W. J J. Charters 1 and 2.

• Champion certificate for best animal in section, male or female—P. Clent.

SHEFP SHROPSHIRE DOWNS. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Maheno). Ram, over 30 months. One entry—W. Gardiner, jun. (Papakaio) 1. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries— W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Shorn ram, under 18 months. Two entries (shorn since October 1)--W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months. Two entries —W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2 Ewo, above 30 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries—W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2.

Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry— W. Gardiner, jun., 1. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries—"VY, Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2.

Two ewes, under 18 months. Two entries—W. Gardiner, jun., 1 and 2. Mr Gardiner's two exhibits in the class for ewe above 30 months, were awarded the champion and reserve tickets respectively. No champion ticket was awarded in the ram section. " ' LIJTOOLNS. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Maheno). Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. One entry—Mr G. P. Johnston (Gore) 1. The judge said this ram was a very fair animal. BORDEIt LEICESTEHS. Judges: Mr T. Blakley, Rakaia (rams) and G. P. Johnstone, Gore (ewes). Ram. above 30 months. Threo entries — T. S. Little (Windsor) 1 and champion, J. N. Boag (Fendalton) 2, G. P. Johnston (Gore) h o. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. Five entries —Jas. Ross (Palmerston) 1 and reserve champion, J. N. Boag 2, Jas. Ross he, T. S. Little c. Ram. under 18 months. Five entries —G. P. Johnston 1, T. S. Little 2 and ho. Two rams, under 18 months. ' Three entries—T. S. Little 1 and he, G. P. Johnston 2. Shorn ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. One entry—G. P. Johnston 1. Shorn ram, under 18 months. Three entries—T. S. Little 1 and 2, J. N. Boag h c. > Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot. Three entries—T. S. Little 1 and champion, and 2 and reserve champion. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Five entries— T. S. Little 1, James Ross 1 and he. Ewe, under 18 months. Seven entries — J. N. Boag 1 and 2, T. S. Little vhc. James Ross h c. Two ewes, under 18 months. Three entries —J. N. Boag 1 and h c, T. S. Little 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months. Three entries—T. S. Little 1, J. N. Boag 2 and he. EOMNEY MABSH. Judge: Mr A. S. Holms (Waimahaka). Ram. above 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries—D. Murray (Clydevale) 1 and champion, T. S. Little' 2. Ram, under 18 months. Three entries. — D. Murray 1,2. and h c. Two rams, under 18 months. Two entries —D. Murray 1 and 2. Shorn ram, under 18 months. Three entries—D. Murray 1 and h c, T. Little 2. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry—D. Murray 1 and champion. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries— D Murray 1 and reserve champion and 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Six entries —D. Murray 1,2, and he. Two ewes, under 18 months. Three entries. —D. Murray I and 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months. Two entries—D. Murray 1 and 2. FAT SHEEP. • Judge: Mr W. R. L- Grindley (Dunedin). Three Corriedale or halfbred wethers, in wool, value of skin to be taken into consideration. Two entries. —A. M. Maodonald (Warepa) 1, W. Gardiner, jun. 2. Three wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months (longwool or longwool cross), shown in wool, skin to count. Four entries —W. Gardiner, jun. 1 and 2. Three shorn longwool or longwool crossbred wethers, any weight. Four entries— A. M. Macdonald 1 and 2. Three shorn Down or crossbred Down wethers, any weight. Two entries—W. Gardiner, jun. 1 and 2. Three shorn wethers or maiden ewes (any breed or cross) ; most suitable for the frozen meat trade. Five entries —A. M. Macdonald 1 and 2, W. Gardiner, jun. 3. Threo shorn wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months (longwool or longwool cross). Three entries —A M. Macdonald 1 and 2, W. Gardiner, jun. 3. Threo shorn wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months (Down or Down cross). One entry—A. M. Macdonald. Three fat lambs, longwool cross. Four entries—W. Gardiner, jun. 1 and 2. Three fat lambs Down cross. Throe entries— W. Gardiner, jun. 1 and 2, A. M. Macdonald 3. Threo fat lambs, any breed or cross, bred and fed by exhibitoi-. Throe entries— W. Gardiner, jun. 1 and 2. COMPETITIONS. Half-mile Pony Trot, for ponies. 14 hands and under, against time, to be run s j nt rlv. —T. Fogg's Little Patchon 1, A. Kelly's Tommy 2. Pony Trot, 14 hands or under, to bo ridden* bv. boys not over 15 years of age.— Little Patchon 1, J. Kennelly's Topsy 2, W. Hastio 3. Little Patchen, after giving away a big start, won easily. Pony Trot, 14 hands or under, to bo ridden by girls not over 15 years.—Rita Hastie's entry was the only starter, and completed the course. Trot against time (once round). —Mr T. T. Ritchie's black gelding (58 2-ssec) 1, Mr D. Wilkinson's Ruth (lmin 6 2-ssec) 2, Mr A. Kelly's Tommy (lmin 8 2-sscc) 3. Maiden Hunters' Competition, open only to horses that have never won a first prize at any agricultural show.- —Miss Jean Hayward's Niger 1, Mr S. M. Dixon's Redwing 2, Mr F. Conn's Magric 3, Mr E. J. Doclierty 4. Miss Hayward took her horse Niger over the obstacles in good style. The other placed horses also gave

good exhibitions. There were three other competitors. Hunting Competition, open to lady riders only.—Mr A. Aitchison, Hampden (Miss Mowat), 1; Mrs John Miller, Burnside (Miss Jean Hay ward), 2 J Miss Jean Hayward (Miss Jean Hay ward), 3; Mr W. Hastie, Woodhaugh (Miss Jean Hayward) 4. All the ladies gave exhibitions of plucky riding. The second, third, and fourth competitors had to put in a deciding round to enable the judge (Mr J. H. MacNiven (Hawke's Bay) to adjust his plaoings.