THE SHOW OPENS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17609, 27 October 1931, Page 8

THE SHOW OPENS

The big improvements made to the showgrounds since last year, when the grounds were used for tlio first time, are at once apparent to the .visitor. Last year the name of Mr. H. G. Tucker was prominent among those of the association ’s benefactors.: in fact, he held the principal place. His efforts did not rest with his offer to subsidise money raised for the improvement of the ground, and siufce the last Show ho has provided further practical assistance. Under his plan the main entrance has been transformed, and the arrangements made should greatly assist to facilitate the handling of the great amount of traffic expected to-morrow. Other improvements on the ground are the levelling of a large section frequented by the public, ana the erection of dog shelters. The attendance for the first day was distinctly encouraging, and suggested that, given line weather, the usual large crowd will visit the grounds tomorrow. The Show patrons who sought th& horso events found the natural terrace a distinct advantage, and from it they were able to follow everything that was going on there. The shelter belts of trees afforded good shelter, and in these the association has a great asset. The entries in the horse classes show a remarkablo increase on last year, and, judging by those paraded this morning, the fine standard has been maintained. The horses came forward in splendid condition. Among the cattle, increased entries are noticed in almost every breed. The only exception is the Jerseys, which have been reduced from 92 last year to 81 this Show, but others have shown a definite upward move. Renewed interest has been shown in the Polled Angus classes, the numbers risip'g from four only to 17, while fat cattle hayo increased from 20 to 30 and Herefoids from .10 to 29.

The. excellent winter and spring through which tho sheep have passed is reflected in the great condition in which tho exhibits were penned. Am.ong tho stud sheep, the Romneys have been tho predominating section ifi the past, but to-day Die Southdowns are almost' as strong. Tho numbers in both breeds have improved from last year. Romney entries rose from 68 to 78, but tho South-

downs showed tho far greater increase fr.om 54 to 7<i. Crossbreds til early doubled from 3S to 82. A fea--turo of the sheep section will be the fat sheep and lambs which are to be exhibited to-morrow; it. is understood that the quality will be even better than last year. Tho entries of fat lambs improved from 76 while fat sheep rose from 53 to 63. The,women’s section this year is a distinct improvement on the previous Show in point of view of numbers, and tip quality of the exhibits reflects more than ■usual, credit .on the handtwork of tho women of this district. Tho cooking and needlework sections are both particularly well filled, while the produce department again speaks well of the local garden and orchard cultivation.

JUDGES (i/ ... Horses. —D raug,ht s , blood, light and saddle: :,Mr. R. E. Jefferson Pony leaping and pony riders : Mr. Phil Drummond. Light- harness: Mr. L. Sisnrn. Cattle. —.Shorthorn : Mr. W. lhompson. Aberdeen- Angus: Mr. L. Cowan. Hereford: Mr. W. B. White. Jerseys: Mr. J. Smith, iim. Friesians: Mr. G. H. Ballard. Milking Shorthorns: Mr. Jus. Parkinson. Fats: Mr. L. Sisam Sheep.—Lincoln and Southdown : Mr. J. Knight. Romnev and Crossbred: Mr. A. L. Wheeler. Fat lambs and sheep and pet-lambs: Mr. C. E. Twist. Fats when killed : Mr.' J. Barr. Pigs.—Mr. A. L. Kemp. Rabbits.—Mr. Don. Stewart. Poultry. —Mr. Don Stewart. Pigeons.—Mr. Reg. C. Hooper. Produce. —Messrs. M. A. Black, P. Everett, and 0. Purvis. Home industries. —Needlework, knitting, and crochet: Mrs. R. Garble Macfarlane. G'raftswork: Mrs. R. Carlile Macfarlane. Cooking and preserves : Mrs. Twist.

Fleeces:—Mr. J. Dunlop. Men’s leatherwork. —Mr. ,R. E. Jofferson. Sheep dog trials.—Mr. A. Mcßae. Ddgs.—Kennel Club breeds: Mr. N. Wade. Sheep dogs: Mr. A. Anderson. STEWARDS Marshal.—Mr. J. Eivers. Horses. —Sectional: Mr. J. C. Graham. Measuring: Mr. P. J. Roberts. Draughts : Messrs. E. A. Cameron, cruel, and C. J. Hyland. Blood, light and saddle; Messrs. L. Field, chief, W. McLaurin, F. Bousfleld, and E. E. Stock. Pony: Mr. C. W. L. Jex-Blake. Pony leaping and, pony riders: Mr. G. M. Gaddmn. Light harness: Messrs. L. M. Holden, chief, Bruce Fraser and Ed. I‘ nlSer - T.. IT - Cattle.—Sectional: Mr. Wallen. * Shorthorn, Aberdeen-Angus, and Hereford : Messrs. W. R. Graham, chief, and M. J- Orr. Jerseys, Friesians, milking Shorthorns, and cows in milk: Messrs. M,- B. Hickey, chief, W. McCullough, and J.-Shone. Fats: Messrs. W. Allen, chief, and A. Medan. Sheep.—Sectional: Mr. P. F. Barker. Lincoln and Southdown: Messrs. S. E. Gillingham and E. R. Black, chief, and Allan Steel. Romnev and Crossbred: Messrs. V. T. O. Savage, chief, and W. D Barker. Fat lambs and sheep and pot iamb: Messrs. E. M. Monckton and R,:,K. Murphy, chief. Walter Simpson and J. Atkins. Fats' when killed : Messrs. P. F.' Barker, E. M. Monckton and J. K.-Murphy. Pics .—Mr. C-. Tietjen. Rabbits, poultry and pigeons.—Messrs. J. J. Jackson, chief, J. J. Hartley, G.

Great Display of Stock SHEEP AND HORSES A RECORD Big Improvements on New Grounds The Poverty Bay A. and P. Association’s fifty-second annual Show opened to-day in fine weather. A featxrre was the great display of farm stock, and the entries of horses, cattle and sheep constituted a record tor Gisborne. The total number of entries was only slightly less than for the jubilee show, and considerably more than last year. Improved breeding methods have resulted in a better class of stock being exhibited each year, and this time the advance is noticeable in almost every section. A particularly interesting feature of to-day’s display was the strength of the entries in the pony classes, which the judge of this section, Mr. Phil. Drummond, of Hawke’s Bay, mentioned were easily better in numbers than those at the Hawke s Bay Show last week, while the quality also was very flattering to the district.

Ballard, and G. Hadwen. Produce. —Messrs. W. Cox and G. H. Dunn. Home industries. —Needlework, knitting and crochet: Mesdames J. Pyke, chief, W. Cox, R. M. Muir, and Miss Tiffen. Craftsvvork: Miss J. des Barres. Cooking and preserves: Mesdames J. Woodbury, .chief, Habgood, Woodbury, jun., and Miss Halbert. Fleeces and leatherwork.—Messrs. A. C. Langford, chief, and E. Fitzgerald. Competitions. —Messrs.. A. 11. Russell and J. M. Morickton, chief, B. C. Jeffreys. G. Fivers, and 11. Cave, and W. W. Smith, lumps. Sheep dog trials.—J. T. Herbert, chief, D. C. Cameron, A. Reed and E. Jones. Dogs.—Messrs. T. H. Bell, chief, K. Goodwin, E. McKenzie, and I). Blackburn. HORSES LARGE PONY SECTION QUALITY IMPRESSES JUDGE “You have an amazing number of entries in these classes,’,’ commented Mr. Phil Drummond, of Hawke’s Bay, who was charged with the judging of the pony section. Mr. Jlrummond was keenly impressed with the variety of the classes, and with the generally good quality .of the entries. He expressed regret that in most of the early classes of his section set down for to-day the entries were from riders of all ages, little tots being compelled, to show off' their ponies’ merits against much more experienced entrants. However, the classes were for ponies, and jiot for riders, and as there was no stipulation as to age, they had to be judged on the merits of the ponies, as displayed by their owners or riders. Mr. Drummond looked forward to the children’s riding classes, which lie expected would ho well above the average, judging from what lie had seen of the younger riders in the pony classes. Later in the clay, Mr. Drummond, having disposed of the early classes in juvenile riding, expressed admiration Tor the youthful entrants as a whole. The handling of the ponies in the majority of instances indicated careful coaching in the first place, and the right,, sort of confidence among the entrants.' One incident, in which a pony’s gear got out of place and caused the mount to play up, provided a good instance of control on the part of the rider, who gave a good account of himself in the. emergency. Tho get-up of the ponies was perhaps not so generally high as in tho case of the Hawke’s Bay Show, but apart from that the riding classes for boys and girls were excellent, the numerical! strength being particularly pleasing. Of tiie (Masses he had judged up to tho luncheon adjournment to-day, Mr. F. B. Donnelly, of'Hawke’s Bay, stated that the hacks were particularly strong in point of numbers, and that the quality was quite satisfactory. Rome of the entries looked a bit short of work, but that was to be expected, ,in view of the fact that no hunting Intel been carried l on this year in Poverty Bay. Mr. • Donnelly was looking forward to the jumping classes, in which much interest appeared to be taken.

HARNESS. Maiden, harness liorso (light), 14.3 and upwards (2 entries): J. Hoag’s Rosa J, N, Hyde’s Toss 2. Single 1 harness bor.se, 14.3 and upwards (7 entries): P. •F, Barker’s Blue Girl 1, J. Bong’s Rosa 2, C. 0. Hansen’s Baronet 2, C. A. Arnuholdi’s Old Timor h.c. Harness liorso (pace and stylo), (4 entries): P. F. Barker’s Blue Girl 1, C. A. Arnaboldi’s Old Timer 2, N. Hyde’s Tcss 3. BLOOD. Filly, colt, or gelding, yearling, bred in the Counties of Cook, W’aikohu, Uawa, .Waiapu and Wfiiroa (4 entries): G. Carrington’s filly, by Hunting Song —Heather,(Spray 1, A. T. Smith’s colt, by Psychology—Mesala 2, W. S. Davidson’s filly, Real Lace, by Psychology— Black Lace 3.

Filly, colt or gelding, yearling (4 entries),: G. Carrington’s filly, by Hunting Song—Heather Spray .1, A. T. Smith’s colt, by Psychology —-Mesala 2. W. S. Davidson’s filly, Real Inice, by Psychology —Black Lace 3. Filly or gelding, 2 years old (0 entries): Mr. P. D. Russell’s -filly, Metnnon, by Colossus —Oymbeline .1, A. T. Smith’s colt, Hunting Mars, by Hunting Song—rMosala 2, .T. T. Herbert-’s filly, by. Prince Willonyx 3. Broodmare, to foal this season, or with foal at.foot. (4 entries): «. Carrington’s mare, Grey Eyes, by Grey Spear—Bella Donna I, G. Carrington’s mare, Pickles, by Panmure —Bramblotyb 2, R. H. Boyd’s mare, Miss Barca rolle, by Birkfill—Barcarolle 2. Mare, suitable for breeding weightcarrying hacks, hunters, or army remounts, with foal at foot or to foal before January 31, 1932 (1. entry): R. JI. Boyd’s mare, Miss Barcarolle, by Birkful —Barcarolle 1. \ SADDLE Maiden hack (40 entries): H. If. Bods’ Rob Roy 1, Mrs. R, C. Murphy’s Corona 2, Mrs. H. 11. Bods’ Vixen 3. 11. R. Williams’ McGlrintoy h.c., E. Loiscl’s Soda c. Weight-carrying,hack 15 stone and upwards (11 entries): Thornley Sherratt’s Baniuko 1, 11. 11. Doris’ Rob Roy 2, W. S. Davidson’s Cragsman 3. Cob 14 hands to 14.5 (14 entries): E. Loisel’s Pinkun 1, Mrs. C. Stovens’ Romney 2, C. W. L. Jex-Blake’s Tho Squire 5.

Lightweight hack, up to 11 stone (28 entries) : Miss A. Gaddum’s King’s Dream 1, H. R. Williams’ Ohiquita 2, Guy Gaddum’s Trueshot 3. Hack, suitable for station work (24 entries) : Mrs. 0. Stevens’ Pompey 1, 0. W. L. Jex-Blako’s Tho Squire 2, O. M. Fraser’s Tom 3. Hack, heavy-weight station hack up to. 14 stone (18 entries): E. Loisel, Pinkun 1, M. E. Williams’ McGhintey 2, 0. W. L. Jox-Blake’s The Squire 3, G. M. Eraser’s Tom li.c. Horse,' suitable for a. hunter, capable of carrying 14 stone or over (14 entries): Thornier Shcrratt’s .Bairjukc 1, H. 11. Dods’ Rob Roy 2, Mrs. W. D. Fenton’s Rangi 3, 11. R. Williams’ McGhintey h.c. Horse, suitable for a hunter, capable of carrying 11 stone or over (23 entries): H. ,R. Williams’ Chiquita 1, Mrs. R. C. Murphy’s Corona 2, R. 11. Boyd’s Just iii Time 3, Guy Gaddum’s Trueshot h.c. PONIES. Pony, not exceeding .10 hands (1 entry): Margaret Jobsou’s Floradora 1. Pony, over 10 hands and not exceeding 12 hands (3 entries): O. Hanson’s Beeswing 1, Mox Bright’s Nippio 2, Trevor Hyland’s Patches 3. Pony, over 12 hands and not exceeding 18 hands (7 entries): Miss Ann Gillingham’s Flame .1, Dawn Hansen 2, Mrs. T. J. Harris’ Jazz 3. * Pony, over 18 hands and not exceeding 13.2 hands (ti entries): Miss Lorraine Harris’ Tango 1, "Miss Rei Newman’s Rangi 2, bliss Mann Allen s

Jackie 3. Pony, 13.2 hands and not exceeding 14 hands (8 entries): B. Burke’s Popcorn 1, bliss B. Ormorod’s Toby 2, O. G. Scott’s Kiori 3. Pony, over 14 hands and not exceeding 14.2 hands (14 entries): C. Graham’s Whoopee 1, Mrs R. C. Murphy’s Cue 2, Peter Jobson’s Jacko 3, Susan Field, h.c. Pony, suitable for polo (up to tost.) (10 entries) : Peter Jobson’s. bliss Eve Gillingham’s Pepper 2, Guy Gaddum’s Greytown 3.

CATTLE PINE QUALITY BULLS HIGH CLASS HEREFORDS

Tho strength of the competition and the particularly high quality of tho exhibits in the Hereford classes greatly pleased tho judge, Mr. W. B. White. They comprised an excellent section,. he said', and they showed a kit of quality, j They were brought out in beautiful Show condition, and reflected great credit on their owners. As a whole, the exhibit compared more than favorably both in regard to quality and to numbers with tho displays ho had seen in other parts. One or two animals were as good as lie had seen anywhere; the two-year-bull class was wonderfully good. He- was surprised to see that the Polled llerefords exhibited included such high quality cattle. Pleasure was expressed by the judge of the Aberdeen-Angus cattle, Mr. L. Cowan, at the really fine quality of the bulls lie was called on to judge. They reached a particularly high standard, and the winning bulls would staml winning chances at any showground in the Dominion. The cows, on the whole, were very fair, but be was not so pleased with them as the male classes.

A good lot of Pedigree Jerseys came before the judge, Mr. J. Smith, jun., of Bunnytliorpc, who said the pick of the cattle before him should do well in many other showings iq the Dominion. Among the aged bulls, the winning animal stood out by himself; lie was a superior animal of fine Jersey quality and good length. The animal that- gained the second award had a nice bodv

from the shoulder back, but was weak in the head, and did not display sufficient character to beat the winner. The bull that gained the blue ticket was rather heavy iu the hind quarters and was not. so well finished as tho other two mentioned. Tho only exhibit in tho tln'ee-ycar hull class was a stylish animal.

The two-year-olds were particularly good. Tlio’winner showed breeding and quality, with a better body and more beautiful skin than anything else in the class, and was of trim Jersey type. The second award was for a good headed bull and very stylish, hut lacked the line middle piece of the winner; The third bull showed a lot off breeding quality and was nicely finished, hut

whs weak iri the jaw. The yearling class was outstanding. The fust prize bull showed a greater length than any of the others and possessed a splendid length of shoulder with nice rear quarters. The second was a, fine headed animal of good quality, but lacked the desirable qualities of the winner. The next three animnls were very even, and there, was such' small difference between them and the first two that the positions might have been

•oversee! without raising any grea'

amount of controversy. They could he well shown in any of the big shows* in other parts of tho country with distinct credit.

The group of two yearling heifers and a bull produced a nice exhibit. The y'enrling heifer class was not so pleasing as the others he had had the pleasure to judge. PEDIGREE. JERSEYS

Bull, 4 years old and upwards (4 entries) : N. Burrow’s To Auto Sybil Monopoly 1, 11. McDiarmid’s Earl of Patutahi 2, J. J. Springgay’s St. Clare's Choice 3. Bull, yearling (10 entries): N. Burrows’ Silverlcy King Pin 1, Mrs. N. Bruce’s Matoki Bybul Majesty 2, G. >S. Wilson \s Uawa Taxpayer 3.

Bull, 2 years (8 entries): J. D Reiclienbach ’a F.invov Handsome Lad

.1, Carroll and Cooper’s Pedro of Tamahcre 2, P. T. Weeks’ Uawa Earl

Bull, 3 years old (1 entry): D. J. Gumming's Huwkcsbury Glows Cloud

Heifer, yearling (7 entries): Olias. B. Burhuul’s Little Bush Duchess .1, N. Burrows, Matoki Stylish Lady 2, N. Burows’ Matoki Sybil Violet 3. Junior breeding team of two yearling heifers and one. yearling bull (2 entries)': N. Burrows’ Silvery King Pin. Matoki Stylish Lady, Matoki Sybil Violet I. HEREFORD

Bull, yearling (4 entries) : Hutchinson Bros.’ San J Jingo 4th 1, F. E. Humphreys’ Prince Gem 2nd 2, F. K. Humphreys' Royal Gem 2nd 3, F. E. Humphrey’s Princo Gem Ist v.h.c. Bull, 2 years (4 entries) : Hutchinson Bros.’ Waikohu 278th .1, A. 11. Wallis’ Terraco Ranger 2, Hutchinson Bros ’ San Diego Ist 3, T. W. 0. Tombleson’s To Ora 71 li v.h.c.

Bull, 3 years old and upwards (3 en- , tries) : J. (J. Field’s Home bush Rajah 1, F, K. Hiimplu’cys’ Royal Gem 2, G. Tidtjen’s Whiskey 3. Heifer, yearling (5 entries): F. E. Humphreys’ Leonora Gem 3rd 1, F. E. Humphreys’ Princess Gem 2nd 2, F. E. Humphreys’ Princess Gem Ist 3. Champion, hull: Hutchinson Bros.’ Waikohu 278th,

Reservo champion hull : A. H. Wallis’ Terraco Ranger.

Cow, 3 years (1 entry): C. Tietjen’s Happy Hilda 23rd 1. Cow, 4 years old or upwards (7 en-

tries): F. E. Humphreys’ Happy Rosa 25th 1 and championship, J. C. Field’s Ilomebush Bessie 2, J. C. Field’s Perfection 3, F. E. Humphreys’ Dora Willdate h.c, Hereford bull, and female, two years or upwards (2 entries): F. E. Humphreys 1, C. Tietjen, Whisky and Happy Hilda 2. Hereford bull, .yearling, and lieifer yearling (3 entries): F. E. Humphreys 1,2 and 3. Champion cow or heifer: F. E. Humphrey’s Happy Rosa 25th. Reserve champion cow or heifer: C. Tietjen’s Rata Amethyst Ist. ABERDEEN-ANG US. Bull, yearling (2 entries): Mrs Isabel Harris’ Alpha of Makaretu 1, Mrs isobel Harris’ Alexander of Makaretu 2. Bull, 2 years (2 entries): T, \\ r . G. Tombleson, 1 and eh., D. P. 'Cameron's Bruce No. 4 2. Bull, 3 years old and upwards (2 entries): Mrs Isobel Harris’ Nero of Waiterenui .1, I). P. Cameron’s Hector No. 22. Champion bull: T. W. G. TombloSon’s. Reserve champion bull: Mrs Isobel Harris’ Hero of Waiterenui. Two heifers, yearlings (3 entries): Mrs Isobel Harris' Avis of Makaretu anil Annette Makaretu 1, D. P. Cameron 2. Heifer, 2 vears (3 entries): Mrs Isobel Harris’ Daffodil IT. of To Mangaluiia I and res. eh., Mrs Isobel Harris’ Eve of Tauimuigi 2, D. P. Cameron’s Pearl 3. ;Cow, 3 years (2 entries): Mrs Isobel Harris’ Kopje -of Glen Aros .1, Mrs Isobel Harris’ Kilt of Glen Arcs 2. Cow, 4 years of upwards (3 entries): Mrs Isobel Harris’ Beauty of Tanmangi 1 and ch., Mrs Isobel Harris’ Bangle of Taumangi 2, D. P. Cameron’s Josephine of Toroa 8.105 3. Champion cow: Mrs Isobel Harris’ Beauty of Taumangi. .Reserve champion cow: Mrs Isobel Harris’ Daffodil II of Te Mangahuiu.

SHEEP | VERY STRONG CLASSES J SOME FINE ANIMALS j The Southdown sheep classes pro--vided strong, competition with larger numbers, than last year. Although in a; few of tho classes the judge was disappointed that tho exhibits were not. brought out in the best show condition, ‘ lie found some fine animals. Tho chain- 1 |,ion ram, Miss W. F. Lysnar’s, was an outstanding sheep of particularly good | quality, with well sprung ribs. On the whole, the judge said, there was a fair showing of Soutlulowns. He saw some outstanding sheep, but lie would have liked to see better sheep in some of the' other classes, especially among the young sheep, which were not well brought out to show form. SOUTHDOWN Rani hogget (12 entries): Claud Williams .1 and 3, Geo. While 2. Ram hogget, shorn (9 entries): Coo. white 1, Claud Williams 2, R. A. Burgess 3. Two ram hoggets (5 entries): Claud Williams 1, Geo. White 2, Miss W. F. Lysnar 3. Ram, IS months to. 30 months (2 entries): Geo. White .1, Claud Williams 2. Ram, over 30 months (5 entries): Miss W. F. Lysnar 1 and champion, Claud Williams 2, .3 and reserve champion, J, E. Benson c. Rain, any age, shorn (5 entries): Claud Williams 1, Miss W. F. Lysnar 2, R. A. Burgess 8. Champion ram: Miss W. F. LysnarG, over 30 months. Reserve champion ram: Claud Williams, over 30 months. Ewe hOyget, shorn (7 entries): Claud -Williams 1 and 2, Miss W. F. Lysnar 3. Ewe hogget (10 entries): Claud Williams 1 and 3, J. E. Benson 2. Ewe, .1.8 to 30 months, with iamb (5 entries): Claud. Williams .1, Miss \V. F. Lysnar 2. Ewe, over 30 months,, with lamb (9 entries): Claud Williams .1, 2 and. 3. Two ewe hoggets, bred by exhibitor (4 entries): Claud,Williams l,.Miss W. F. Lysnar 2, Wairakaia Station 3. Champion ewe: Claud Williams’, over 30 months. Reserve champion ewe: Claud Williams’. IS to 30 months.

ROMNEY Haiti Hoggett (5 entries): E. R. Black 1 and championship, G. V. Smith, 2,3, and commended. Ram Hogget, shorn (6 entries): E. R. Black 1 and 2, G. V. Smith 3. , Ram, 18 to 30 months (5 entries): E. R. Black 1 and reserve championship, E. R. Black 2, G. V. Smith 3, Lawson Field v.h.c. Ram, over 30 months (2 entries): E. It. Black 1, G. V. Smith 2. Two Ram Hoggets, bred by exhibitor (2 entries): G. V. Smith 1, E. R. Black 2. Champion ram: E. It. Black’s hoggett. Reserve champion ram : E. R. Black’s, 18 to 30 .months. Ewe, 18 to 30 months, with lamb (3 entries): T. W. G. Tombleson, 1,2, and 3. Ewe, over 30 month?, with lamb (5 entries): G V. Smith 1 and 2, E. R. Black 3. ■ j; Ewe hogget (8 entries): Lawson Field 1, G. V. Smith 2, E. R. Black 3. Ewe hogget, shorn (5 entries): E. R. Black 4 and 2, G. V. Smith 3. Two ewe lioggiets, bred by exhibitor (5 entries): o.' V. Smith 1, Lawson Field 2, E*. R. Black 3. Champion ewe: G. V. Smith’s, over 30 months. Reserve champion ewe: G. V. Smith’s, over 39 months. Romney ram hogget (12 entries): R. 11. Biggar 1 and 2, Miss W. F. Lysiiar 3.

FLEECES SOME NICE ENTRIES Discussing the ileecc classes, Mr. J. Dunlop, judge, stated that there, were some very nice entries, and the display as a whole was a good representative one. The accommodation was rather limited to do full justice to the classes, and the association would do well if it criuld enlarge’the exhibit in the future. Mr. Dunlop noted that some of the entries looked rather light in condition, reflecting, no doubt, the kind of season experienced in this district. Fleece, Romney ram (3 entries): O. 11. Williams 1 and 2, F. 0. Bruce 3i Fleece, Romnev wot ewe (4 entries): G. IT. Williams 1, T. W. G. Tombleson 2, 0. 11. Williams' 3. Fleece, Romney 2-th rain (3 entries): (\ 11. Williams 1 and 2, F. 0. Bruce 3. Fleece, Romney, 2-th ewe (6 entries) : F. Fa Humphreys 1, F. 0. Bruce 2, 0. TL Williams 3. Champion Romney ram fleece: C. If, Williams. Champion Romney ewe fleece: F. E. ilumphrevs. Champion flock ewe fleeco: Waimanu 'Station. ■ Fleece from crossbred flock ewe 40 to

44’s (8 entries): Rototahi Station 1, Glenroy Station 3, Mrs. J. Pyke 3. Fleece from crossbred flock ewe not liner than 48’s (7 entries): Waimanu Station 1, F. O. Bruce 2, Rototahi Station 3. Dried sheepskins (5 entries): T. F. D. Weatherly 1, Waimanu Station 2. Salted, sheepskin (2 entries)T. F. D. Weatherly 1, Waimanu Station 2.

COOKING In. the cookery section Miss 0. Twist, the judge, stated,,that she had found great pleasure in going through the exhibits, which were very creditaole indeed. Fruit cake, not iced. Cooked iu a gas oven (6 entries): Mrs. Corbett 1, Miss A. Hall 2, Mrs. L. Morgan 3. Fruit cake, not iced. Cooked in an electric oven (7 entries): Mrs. D. O’Grady 1, Mrs. A. H. 11. Unwin 2, Miss E. Tinker 3, Fruit cake, not iced. To be eookpd in any range except, electric and gas. Competitors ihusfc bo domiciled outside the borough boundary (9 entries): Mrs. 11. Ritchie 1, Miss B. MuJlan 2, Mrs. E. 11. Baker 3. Girdle scones (5 entries): Mrs. R. King 1, Mrs.'S, Pardoe 2, Miss A. tSpratt 3. Home-made white loaf, made with home-made yeast (8 entries): Mrs. M. Chapman 1, Mrs. A. Rurgesson 2, Mrs. E. H. Butler 3.

Home-made wholemeal loaf (Dentry): Mrs. E. 11. Butler 1. Cake of shortbread (10 entries): Mrs. A. IV. Spence 1, Mrs. R. King 2, Miss Maude Herbert 3. Pikelets, without yeast (6 entries): Mrs. S. Pardoe 1, Mrs. J. Fivers 2, Miss B. Mullan 3. Gingerbread (8 entries'): Mrs 11. Ritchie ! and 2, Mrs 8. Pardoe 3. Madeira cake (8 entries): Mrs, G. •Scragg 1, Mrs S. I’ardoo 2, Mrs Ruth A. King 3. Seed cake (6 entries): Mrs G. Scragg 1, Mrs S. Pardoe 2, Mrs Ruth A. King 3. Home-made pastry, 3 varieties, no filling (4 entries): Mrs A. Hytt I, Miss Jean Dixc.y 2, Mrs 11. Ritchie 3. Chocolate cake, t.o be iced (17 entries)-; Mrs F. O. Newton I, Mrs G. Scragg 2, Mrs A. W. Spence 3. Sausage noils (5 entries): Miss Jean Dixie .1, Mrs A. Hytt Mrs R. N. Muir 3, .Sponge sandwich, may contain butter, to be. iced and filled (4 entries): Mrs H. Ritchie 1 and 2, Miss Jean Bell 3. Thin oat cake (1 entry): Mrs J. Elvers 1, Six articles made from, Creamota, Thistle Rolled Oats or Milk Oaties (S entries): Mrs J. Elvers .1 and 2, Miss J. des Burros 3. j Plain .sponge sandwich, no butter, icing or filling (9 entries): Miss Maude Herbert 1, Mrs H. Ritchie 2, Mrs R. King 3. For those who have never Won a

First Prize. Home-made scones. Butter allowed (6 entries) : Mrs. W. R. Graham 1, Mrs. F. O. Newton 2, Mrs. T. J. Dunatan 3. Sponge sandwich. May contain butler. To lie iced (7 entries): Mrs. F. O. Newton 1, Miss Jean Bell 2, Miss A. Hall .3. ...a " • : 4 Plain meringues; No filling (3 entries): Miss A. Malcolm 1, Miss E. Pardoe 2, Mrs. P. O, Newton 3. Madiera cake (6 entries): Miss Ruby Fuller 1, Mrs. R. Bade 2, Mrs. C Cusack 3. Fruit cake, not iced. Cooked in an electric oven (7 entries): Mrs. C. Cusack 1; Miss E. Tinker 2, Mrs. N. Bridgeland 3. Home-made white loaf, about 21b. (6 entries),: Mrs. E. 11. Baker 1, Mrs. R. 8. Taylor 2, Miss Frecth 3. <3iris Under IS Years of Age. Plain plum cake,.as per recipe (9 entries): Miss E. Pardoe .1, Mias 2. Carter 2, Miss Mary Fergus Son 3. Scones, with butter, (2 entries): Miss Audrey Langford 1, Miss 2. Carter 2. School Girls Under 14 Years of Age. Plain shortbread (3 entries): Miss Margaret Hansen 1, Miss Marjorie Berry 2, Miss Z. Carter 3. HOME INDUSTRIES

' NEEDLEWORK The judges of the crufts, work, Mrs. It. Garble Maciurlunc, remarked that the display of exhibits was most creditable and showed a very high standard of proficiency. In the needlework sections the judge remarked that slio was very <pleased with what had-boon placed before her, but in the linen sections starch had been used by somo of . the competitors. This, she maintained, was wrong. While there were many-very fine ex* Mbits, some showed remarkable lack of finish.. Collection of 12 discarded articles converted to articles of use or. ornament (3 entries): Mrs. J. Eivors 1, Mrs. F. T. Huxtable 2. Colored embroidery (G entries): Mrs. M. W. Wilson I,■.■Miss F. .13. Goodfellow 2, Miss K. Hardie 3. Apron worked in colors (5 entries): Mrs. Craill 1, Miss Bertha Parker 2, .Miss Jean Robertson 3. • Guest towel (7 entries): Miss J. dos Barres 1, Mrs. 11. 11. Barker 2, Miss Bertha Parker 3. > Three distinct varieties of work, i.e., Embroidery, knitting and crochet (3 entries): Miss Bertha Parker 1, Mrs. J. Fivers 2. Ificlilieu (5 entries)): Mrs. G. H. Neill 1, Miss B. Hardie 2, Miss A. R. McLean 3.

Fancy work, any otlier. variety (G oiitries): Miss A. E. McLean 1 and 2, Mri. E. H. Baker 3. Article made from sugar bag (13 entries) : Mrs. L. Crosswell 1, Mrs. F. L. Huxtnble 2, Mrs. Jolley 3. Needlework, open to previous prize winning exhibits (8 entries): Miss G. O’Donnell 1, Miss N. Pylce 2, Miss Bertha Parker 3, Mrs. TI., 11. Barker v.li.c. Cosy cover (4 entries): Miss A. B. McLean 1, Miss E. M. Bickford 2. Child’s Embroidered dress (1 entry): Miss Bertha Parker 2. D’Oyloy, any other variety, excluding crochet (9 entries): Mrs J. Eivors 1, Mrs. H. H. Barker 2, Mr,si G. 11. Neill 3 and v.li.c. Tapestry (G-entries): Miss E. Crombie 1 and 2, Mrs. G. Eivors 2, Mies E. M. Barker h.c. Child’s smocked dress (3 entries): Mrs. M. H. Lancaster .1, Mrs. Law,son Field 2. Piece of cross-stitch (4 entries): Mrs. J. K. Nasmith 1, Miss Nancy Mo nek 2. Hand-made rug wool mat (4 entries): Mrs. C. ’M. P. Watts 1, Mrs. M., B, Foster and Mrs. E. 11. Baker (equal) 3. Hand-made bag, other than leather of riillia (2 entries): Mrs. Branigan 1, Mis B. V. Lyndon 2. Most effective bed spread (2 entries): Miss Daphne Greaves 1, Miss L. Atkins 3. Four novelties suitable for Christmas gifts (G. entries): Miss E. Hardie 1, Mrs. J. Eivors 2, Mr,s. F. L. Huxi table 3. I Table centre, colored embroidery (4