FINE DAY FOR WAIROA SHOW

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19549, 3 February 1938, Page 16

FINE DAY FOR WAIROA SHOW

Attendance up to Past Year's Level BIG DAY FOR TOWNSMEN AND SETTLERS Sideshows and Trade Displays Claim Attention COMPETITIVE SECTIONS WELL PATRONISED (Herald Special Reporter). WAIROA, this day. Yesterday morning's weather indications were not too promising, there being a threat of renewed rain over the Wairoa district, but later in the morning the conditions became much more brighter, and early patrons at the showgrounds felt secure against an unfavourable break. As the day wore on, the sun made itself felt and' dispelled the heavier clouds, and the Show was Held under cloudy but bright conditions conducive to the best enjoyment of the annual fixture of the Wairoa Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Earlier hopes of a flood of entries from Hawke's Bay sources, far beyond the numbers at past shows at Wairoa, were not realised owing mainly to the slips on the railway which put the line out of commission last week. Nevertheless, Hawke's Bay was Well represented, as usual, in the competitive sections, and Poverty Bay again made its valuable contributions to the success of the, fixture. Many of the leading exhibitors from Gisborne and its environs" were among those at Wairoa yesterday, and though Wairoa entrants held their own well in the majority of sections, there were some notable successes credited to stock-owners and exhibitors from this district.

The hack championship was won by Mr. Lawson Field's Ring, a saddle horse which judges at Gisborne Shows have described as exceptional, this description being seconded by the judge of the hack classes at Wairoa. In other sections, too, entries from Gisborne made a strong impression. The attendance at the peak of the day was estimated to be substantially greater than for last year's Show, the accommodation round the ring being at a premium during the running of the major competitions events. The cash receipts at the gates were a little lower than in 1937, but this was more than balanced by the new membership figures, many patrons having exchanged the status of cash supporters for that of members. Officials Complimented

Gates.—Mr. J. W. B. Macdonald. Measuring and weighing.—Mr. S. A. Diclde. Parade marshals. —Messrs. D. H. Evans and A. C. deLautour.

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

LEADING REPR ESENTATIVES Chief interest in the championship awards at the Show centred upon the following:— Horses. —Hack: Lawson Field's Ring. Pony: Michael McArdle's entry. Draught mare: R. E. Jefferson's Rosie. Draught gelding: R. E. Jefferson's Ben. Cattle. —Supreme champion of beef breeds: R. J. and E. S. Powdrell's Aberdeen-Angus entry. Pedigree Jersey bull: K. G. Poulgrain's Meadowland Squireen. Jersey cow: Shaw Bros., Dunlaven Thelma. Hereford bull: T. W. G. Tombleson. Hereford cow: Hutchinson Bros. AberdeenAngus cow: R. J. and E. S. Powdrell. Sheep.—Romney Marsh ram: T. W. G. Tombleson. Romney Marsh ewe: H. Bayly. Southdown ram: Estate A. J. Faulkner. Southdown ewe: Estate A. J. Faulkner.

The greatest credit for the excellence of the Show devolved upon the president, Mr. A. T. Carroll, and the vice-president, Mr. Humphrey Bayly, who had the assistance of a hardworking body of officers, including Mr. J. Macdonald, hon. treasurer, Mr. A. H. H. Unwin, secretary to the association, and a general committee consisting of Messrs. J. Brownlie, A. C. deLautour, H. Crichton, T. M. Connell, S. A. Dickie, H. M. B. deLautour, D. H. Evans, O. Evans, M. Glynan, N. S. Hill, Pata ti Poki, T. W. G. Tombleson, P. H. Mardon, N. J. Mackay, C. Ross, A. Martin, G. E. Ormond, K. J. Shaw, J, D. Simpson, H. B. Taylor, G. Wilson, M. G. M. Williams, J. Maloney, and R. Powdrell.

Pigs.—-Berkshire boar: J. K. Thompson. Berkshire sow, M. Paget. Tamworth boar: G. F. Jardine. Tamwoi'th sow: G. F. Jardine. Fleeces.—Championship fleece: Oakburne Station, Hawke's Bay. Reserve champion, Oakburne Station, Hawke's Bay.

The general opinion on the make-up of the schedule for the Show, among the visiting officials and general patrons of the fixture, was highly favourable, and the society was complimented by a number of visitors from other districts not only on the comprehensive character of the schedule, but also on. the appointments of the grounds, which have been much improved in recent years, and particularly in the course of the past year. Judges and Stewards

JUDGES' COMMENTS

WIDE QUALITY RANGE COMMENT ON JERSEYS "A judge has to face the possibility of saying something that may not please everyone, and I feel that it is fair to make the comment that some of the cattle paraded in the dairy classes were not good enough to justify entry in their groups. It should be the aim of everyone cbncerned to encourage good entries, and to effect an improvement in quality in all sections. It does not serve that object if animals are admitted merely because they conform to the minimum requirements of entry. Some of the entries brought before me to-day were not good examples of their breed," said Mr. W. H. Smith, of Dannevirke, who judged the dairy classes. "The moderate quality in these entries was emphasised by comparison with some really fine examples of the same classes," he said. "The trouble with the section was that some classes tailed off too noticeably. There was too big a difference between the best and the worst, and the latter could be eliminated without loss to the show as a whole."

Judges appointed by the society to handle the various sections comprised a selection of prominent stock breeders and experts from Poverty Bay. Wairoa, Hawke's Bay, the Manawatu, and Waikato, and a number of home industries specialists of recognised authority in their respective fields. The list was as under: —

Horses.—Draughts: Mr. W. B. Campbell, Hastings. Cobs and ponies: Mr. O. B. Ormerod, Gisborne. Thoroughbreds, harness, light horses and competitions: Mr. R. O. Bousfield, Waipukurau.

Cattle.—Hereford and AberdeenAngus: Mr. T. May, Waipawa. Jersey and dairy cattle: Mr. W. H. Smith, Dannevirke. Fat cattle: Mr. F. Hair, Gisborne. Sheep—Fat sheep and lambs: Mr. F. Hair, Gisborne. Lincoln, Romney, Southdown, flock and gift sheep: Mr. D. Walker, Palmerston North.

Pigs—Messrs. H. M. Pierson and W. Chilcott, Hamilton. Stock on hooks.—Mr. J. Barr, Hastings. Dogs.—Sheepdogs: Mr. L. Lopdell, Bay View. Other breeds: Mr. H. Hinchclifi'e, Wellington. Fruit and vegetables.—Mr. J. Bretherton, Wairoa. Home industries.—Preserves: Mrs. L. Cowan, Gisborne. Cooking: Mrs. B. Miller, Hastings. Sewing: Mrs. W. Clark, Waipawa. Wool.—Messrs. A. F. Bowman and G. Galbraith, Napier!

Close Competition Between Bulls Mr. Smith referred to the close competition between the leading bulls for the championship award, and said that he had given the premiership to an animal which, on appearances, was at least three yeors younger than the other contestant, though the difference was actually only a year. The older bull, he had been informed after the judging had been completed, was an animal with six championships to his credit, and had beaten, this year's Wairoa champion at the Poverty Bay Show last spring. "I formed the opinion that the two animals were almost identical in general value, but that the older was beginning to show his age a little. Therefore, I gave the premiership to the younger, a very fine type of animal, though only a winner because of the advantage in age," explained the judge. Similarly, he said, the contest for the female championship had resolved itself into a question as to which of two really good beasts should get it, and he had taken youth into account in making the award. The older of the two was* just showing age in small but unmistakeable ways, and that was the decisive feature.

Pigeons.—Mr. J. J. Jackson, Gisborne.

National dancing.—Mr. S- McKenzie, Dannevirke. School sections—Mrs. A. H. Deighton, Wairoa.

Stewards in the respective sections comprised the following:— Horses.— Draught: Messrs. Geo. Wilson and .0. McKenzie. Light: Messrs. O. Evans, J. N. Brownlie, and D. J. Macdonald, jun. Cobs and ponies; Messrs. N. J. Mackay. W. Torbett, and D P Young. Competitions: Messrs. D. Evans, W. B. Walker, and M. Nichol. a ■ , Cattle —Hereford and AberdeenAngus: Messrs. D. 0. Wilson and A. Murray. Fats: Mr. .1. Brown)ie. Dairy cattle: Messrs. R, W. Ilingston and .1. G. Hall. Sheep—Lincoln and Romncy: Messrs E Pattison and W. Taylor. Southdowns: Mr. .1. Moloney. Fats and flock sheep: Messrs. T. M. O'Connell, H M B. dcLautour, and P. deLautour. Gift sheep: W. R. Crarer. Pigs.—Messrs.. A. Martin and S. Fleece wool.—Messrs. Colin Ross and N. Munro. , . Pigeons.—Messrs. L. Robertson and J Henry. ' Fruit ' and vegetables,—Mr. B. Teague. , i i „„„ Home industries and school sec-tion-Mesdames J. W. B. Macdonald. Bryant and F. Hill, and Miss McKinnon. „ National dancing—Messrs. J. u. Simpson, A. McErlich, raid R. Bauld.

Grade cows represented a better line that the pedigree dairy cattle, Mr. Smith considered. There was -good and moderate quality in the grade cattle, as in the pedigree, but the differences were not so great between best and worst. The younger grade cattle were a really good even lot, he thought.

Fat Cattle Praised The judge of'the fat cattle section, Mr. Frank Hair, Gisborne, highly praised Mr. T. leC. Powdrell's ex-i hibits, which annexed first place in four but of the five classes in that section. The best single bullock, any breed, entered by Mr. Powdrell was of wonderful conformation throughout and Mr. Hair considered that it would hold its own in competition anywhere in the Dominion. The first prize heifer was of exceptionally nice quality, showing eveneness throughout. The second prize beast was heavier than the first, but was inclined to be lumpy and wasteful.

The two fat cows exhibited were of excellent butchers' quality. A feature of the fat cattle section was the introduction of a chilled beef class, which attracted an entry of five exhibits of fair average quality. This class, doubtless, Would be improved considerably in future years now that an up-to-date chilling plant had been established at the Wairoa freezing works. Then, too, railway connection to Wairoa should result in more extensive fertilising, and the consequent improvement in the pastures would be reflected in the finer quality of the cattle. Beef Breeds Considered The judge of the beef breeds of cattle, Mr. Y. May, of Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, was more impressed by the Aberdeen-Angus exhibits than with those of the Hereford breed entered in the Show. In the black breed, he said, the quality was more even, and also he found the supreme champion of the beef classes in this division, a good -Hereford being runner-up.

"I have never put a hand on a cow that handled better than the beefbreeds' premier," said Mr. May. "She was not perfect, and one or two faults could be found at a glance, but the quality is there, and it is not too much to describe her as a beautiful speci-

men. There was less difference between the best and worst of the blacks than between the best and the worst shown in the other breed."

The judge drew attention to an Aberdeen-Angus calf, a heifer, which had particularly taken his eye. This was an animal which should give the best results in breeding, he said, and could be regarded as a splendid representative of the breed. The winner in the heifer class of Aberdeen-Angus could not claim as much quality, he considered. Surprising Sheep Standard The judge of the sheep classes, Mr. D. Walker, Palmerston North, in conversation with a pressman expressed surprise at finding so high a standard of sheep in all sections at a Showso comparatively isolated as Wairoa's.

He noted that most of the entries had been penned in really good Show condition, though the recent rain had had its efTect upon the look of the wool in many instances, particularly among the Romneys. The rain appeared to have gone right through the wool, in view of the approach of the Show. However, the sheep would soon recover their appearance. All the ticketed sheep in the Romney section had well deserved their places, the judge considered. They were good Romney types, and met a fairly critical standard of judging.

I The Palmerston North judge was ' particularly interested in the Southdown classes, which, he said, showed that Wairoa farmers were breeding to the right type. The champion ram was an especially attractive animal, and would show with credit, he considered, in any community in the Dominion. The aged ewe champion was also good, exemplifying type and character; while the ewe lambs and up to two-tooths were good classes, strong in character and in satisfactory numbers. Good constitution was a feature of what he had seen in the Southdown classes generally.

Good Freezing Fat Sheep Classes Discussing the freezing classes of the t'at sheep section, the judge, Mr. F. Hair, Gisborne, said the quality o£ the unrestricted class for fat wethers was good throughout, while the first placed pen amongst the two-tooths was of outstanding quality. A high standard was set too by the first and second prize pens of fat ewes, five years or over.

There was a strong entry of fat wethers of a wide variation in weight and quality in the butchers' classes. Three pens in particular were exceptionally heavy and gross, and were not considered suitable for prizes and in consequence awards were made for pens ranging from 561 b to 651 b. The quality of the firstplaced pen of fat ewes was excellent. With reference to the fat lamb section, Mr. Hair said that the exhibits were only of fair quality owing to the lateness of the season and the fact that all the milk lambs had been exported already.

Porkers and Baconers as Good as Royal Show

"The section was a very excellent one, quite as good as that at the rioyal Show at Palmerston North recently," stated Mr. H. R. Pierson. judge of the porker and baconer classes in the pig section. "It is indeed gratifying to .see such an improvement in the space of two years. On the occasion of my last visft to the Wairoa Show, the carcase conformation in the pigs seen in this district left much to be desired. The improvement speaks well for the enterprise of Messrs. Swifts (N.Z.), Limited, and of others who interested themselves in the pig-recording movement, since that is the foundation, undoubtedly, for the improvement shown to-day." Mr. Pierson mentioned, in connection with the early work for the pigrecording movement in this district, the efforts of Messrs. F. Mardon and A. Rachinger, who had not spared any effort in energising the farmers and making them and the business people of the district realise what a field for improvement and profit the pig industry represented. "Now that the., national pig instruction scheme is in operation," said the judge, "there is no reason why the Wairoa Show should not compete in quality of pig entries with any country Show in the Dominion." . Much credit was due to the stewards of the association, and to those who had put work into the building up of the movement, and he felt that the exhibitors should be reminded that they had a part to play in making the best of the present opportunities. They should show their entries in better condition, for it was one thing to look into a sty at home, and to examine the same pigs in a show-ring. The effort should be made to present the entries as attractively as possible. Much trouble and expense were involved in getting the pigs to the showgrounds, and a few extra minutes spent in making the entries as smart as possible would prove profitable, and also would help the judges in their work. "I feel that for a Show of this size,! better results could be achieved if the pigs were single entries, instead of double entries. The practice followed at Hamilton is that the pigs in a given class arc all turned into

the ring at once, and the less attractive ones eliminated at the cost of only a minute or two, the judge narrowing his selection down very quickly," added Mr. Pierson. The practice would be more satisfactory for the judge than going from pun to pen, he pointed out, and also would give the public a greater interest in the competition, Mr. Pierson mentioned further that it would be good policy to have two pork classes, one from 60 to 801 b, and the other from 80 to 1001 b, as this would increase the range of entries.

The opinions expressed regarding the improvement in standards locally were endorsed by Mr. R. Chilcott, Frankton, judge of the general pig classes. It was a pleasant surprise to find so great a change had taken place in the Wairoa district, in two years, he said. The exhibits seen at this Show fully warranted what had been claimed tor the use of pedigree stock in breeding. The exhibits had been a credit to the breeders, and he felt sure that further improvement could be shown with attention to feeding and management, as no animal responded more readily to comfortable conditions than the pig. Mr. Chilcott predicted that in about two years, the standard of excellence would compare with any district in the Dominion.

"Look after your pigs, and they will look after your profits," Mr. Chilcott advised pig men of the district. "Remember, too, that your sows in litter will respond well to a little extra concentrated food. Sows in the Show section had been a little on the poor side, if anything, and should be built up before going into the winter. His ffrral word of advice was that breeders should slick to pedigree stock, as to sires particularly. High Class Dogs

"Generally speaking, the dog section can be described as representing quality, without too much strength. There should be a larger representation of the popular breeds at a Show such as this," remarked Mr. H. Hinchcliffe, Wellington, who judged this section at the Show.

Most of the placed dogs in the section would have deserved attention at any Show, he considered, the cocker spaniels and English setters being an attractive lot, and the best of them being turned out in great condition and showing up well in the ring. A few could have done with more attention prior to the Show, but these were exceptional.

Fox terriers were not numerous, but the specimens shown were very fine types, full of quality and character, Mr. Hinchcliffe said. Pekinese of high quality were not a regular feature of Shows outside the larger centres, but here in Wairoa he had found some outstanding specimens, brought from as far afield as Dune Sin. It was not surprising that these handsome and valuable dogs were attracting attention from the general public. In the Produce Shed A general survey of the produce shed shows that, despite the very bad conditions which have prevailed since the spring, there was a very creditable display, and had the usual Wairoa weather conditions prevailed there would have been a decided overflow.

The entries, according to the Show catalogue, were not so numerous as

usual in fruit and vegetables, but what was sent in was exceptionally good. The display of cut flowers, also limited, was good, especially the gladioli and zinnias, Mr. Teague being an outstanding winner in the gladioli section, and his "exhibition only" lot were the admiration of all visitors, one fact of value being that all were named.

The arts and crafts stall contained some fine work, too, a smoker's table and a bread box inlaid witli paua shell looking very pretty. The ladies excelled themselves in the matter of cooking and preserves, and Tnere was an overflow on to the fruit stall. The writing and sewing—previously reported—made a good showing. Produce Display "The fruit and vegetable exhibits made a poor display as a result of the long dry spell earlier in the season," declared Mr. J. Bretherton, Wairoa. the judge of those classes. The onions and beans were up to standard and the only classes that could be described as good were the collection of vegetables and the white potatoes. The peaches and the collection of apples were worthy of j mention. Excellent Display of Preserves Describing the preserve classes as an excellent all round display, the judge, Mrs. J. L. Cowan, Gisborne, declared that they were the best she had ever judged. Mrs. Cowan was most enthusiastic in her praise of the high standard set in all classes and she paid a tribute to neatness of the exhibits. The jellies in particular were outstanding, and the bottled fruit, too, was worthy of special mentTon. Although it had been most difficult to separate the placed entries in a number of instances, she had derived much pleasure from judging so fine a display. Fine Competitions

I Speaking of the standard of the competitions classes which he had judged during the day, Mr. R. O. Bousfield, a visiting judge, commented that the open leaping match had been a particularly fine contest, and that the standard of leaping shown by the competitors was excellent. He particularly liked the performances of the ladies' hunters, as a class, five of the entries being so close in their marks on the first round that the_winner was only half a point ahead of the others, which called for a further round before the minor piacings could be decided. The maiden field was another which "reflected great credit on the association, and by its excellence rather showed up the relative weakness of the hunters' jump entries. The last-named were not as good as he had expected of Wairoa, Mr. Bousfield said.

Mr. Bousfield last judged at Wairoa three or four years ago, and he noted the continuing strength of the hack classes, which also came under his

eye yesterday. He felt that the best of the hacks shown at Wairoa would do well anywhere, the champion, Mr. L. Field's Ring, being an outstanding type. The judge referred to the general improvements in the ground, and complimented the society on the design of the jumping course and also on the manner in which the jumps were put together. The riding seen in the competitions was of real interest, added Mr. Bousfield. One might find a better field of show-ring riders, he said, but it would, mean a long journey to see it. The standard of horsemanship was indicated by the fact that during the whole day there were only two spills, neither of any consequence, and very few refusals at the jumps. Encouragement of Young Riders

The hupression left upon Mr. O. B. Ormerod, Gisborne, by the classes he judged in the pony section and the boy and girl riders' cfasscs'*, was that Wairoa needed more young people to keep the ring going for the future.

The number of entries in classes hitherto most poputar had been disappointing on this occasion, he said, and even though the standard of performance and competition was high, it behoved the society to try to enhance the popularity of show-ring work with the younger people. Mr. Ormerod also took the opportunity to congratulate the society on recent improvements to the grounds, and to the seating accommodation at the ring-side.

AWARDS

HORSES DRAUGHTS Two-year-old colt, filly or gelding (4 entries): R. E. Jefferson, The Doctor, 1; N. S. Hill, 2; R. E. Jefferson's Chief, 3. Brood mare, with foal at foot (2 entries): M. Paget, 1. Draught mare or gelding, most suitable for farm work (7 entries): R. E. Jefferson's Rosie, 1; R. E. Jefferson's Bustle, 2; Springhill Station's Peggy, 3. Dry mare, 3 years or over (5 entries): R. E. Jefferson's Rosie. 1; R. E. Jefferson's Bustle, 2: Springhill Station's Peggy, 3. Gelding, 3 years or over (3 entries): R. E. Jefferson's Ben, 1. Pair farm horses, mares or geldings, any age (3 entries): R. E. Jefferson's Rosie and Bustle, 1. Three-horse team (2 entries): R. E. Jefferson, 1. General purposes, mare or gelding, up to 20cwt. (3 entries): R. E. Jefferson's Rosie, 1; R. E. Jefferson's Bustle, 2. THOROUGHBREDS Best mare, empty, or with foal at foot (2 entries): A. Hickling's Aroha, 1; E. D. McNicol's Frosty Morn, 2. SADDLE HORSES Mare, best calculated to breed saddle horses (3 entries): D. Vicker's Sally, 1; E. D. McNicol's Frosty Morn, 2; A. Hickling's'Aroha, 3.

* Maiden hack (15 entries): Miss Freda White's Kopere, 1; L. Field's Chieftain, 2; V. Field's Tony, 3; Miss W. McKenzie's Kentucky, v.h.c.. Hack, 15 stone (4 entries): L. Field's Ring, 1; E. J. B. Murphy's Banquet, 2; Mrs. D. Craig's Sultan, 3; K. Couper's Monty, v.h.c. Hack, 13 stone. (10 entries): Miss Grace Twist's Scotch Boy, 1; A. HicklingVAroha, 2: V. Field's Tony, 3; Miss W. McKenzie's Kentucky, v.h.c. Hack, 11 stone (13 entries): Miss Jean M. Brodie's King Dream, 1; Miss Freda White's Royal Spark, 2; Geo. H. Coop's Twilight, 3. Lady's hack (16 entries): Miss Freda White's Royal Spark, 1; Miss Grace Twist's Scotch Boy, 2; Miss J. M. Brodie's King's Dream, 3; L. Field's. Chieftain, v.h.c. Lady's hack turnout (15 entries): L. Field's Ring, 1: Miss Freda White's Royal Spark, 2; Miss J. M. Brodie's King's Dream, 3; Geo. H. Coop's Twilight, v.h.c. 11, 13, or 15 stone hack, for show ring and road purposes combined. Capable of doing a journey of 100 miles or more (15 entries): E. J. B. Murphy's Banquet, 1; Miss Freda White's Kopere, 2: Mrs. T. Ryan's Maori hack (4 entries):. E. H. Te Ngaio's Moetu, 1: Mrs. Tupara Smith's Waipuia, 2; Toki Carroll, 3. Paced hack (13 entries): Miss Freda White's Royal Spark, 1: L. Fields Ring, 2; Miss Freda White's Kopere, 3; Miss Grace Twist's Scotch Boy, Y.h.c. Two hacks, ladv's and gentleman s ,(14 entries): Miss Grace Twistfe Scotch Boy and Miss Freda Whites Royal Spark, 1; Miss R. Sainsbury s Buddy and R. H. K. Bates' Peggy, 2; Miss J. M. Brodie's Kings Dream and V. Field's Tony, 3. Cob, mare or gelding over 14.2 and not exceeding 15 hands (6 entries): Geo. H. Coop's Twilight, 1; R. H.K. Bates' Peggy, 2; Miss Ruth Jefferson's Billy Boy, 3; Miss P. Peebles Bunny, v.h.c. . Cob mare or gelding, over 14 and not exceeding 14.2 (7 entries): Muss J. Jex-Blake's Toby, 1; Miss M. Brownlie's Chum, 2; Miss Lexie Cram's Toby. 3; D. H. Evans Tamahene, v.h.c. . Walking horse GO entries). L. Field's Ring, 1; Miss Judith Hornts Margaret Rose, 2; Miss Freda White s Kopere, 3. PONIES Pony, mare or gelding, over 12 and not exceeding 13 hands (to be ridden by boy or girl under 14 years of age) (1 entry): lan Harvey, 1. Pony mare or gelding, over 13 ana not exceeding 14 hands Rider under 15 years (3 entries): Michael McArdle, 1: Misses P. and S. Unwins Princess Betty, 2. Girl or boy rider, under 10 years (5 entries): Ngaio Powdrell, 1, Peter Brownlie, 2; Pam Torbett, 3, Murdock Mackay, v.h.c. Best girl rider over 10 and under 14 (5 entries): Miss J. Jex-Blake, 1: Anne Dickie, 2; Miss Suzanne Field, 3: Miss Pat Delaney, v.h.c. Best boy rider over 10 and under 14 years (8 entries): lan Dickie, l; Master K. Cram, 2; Max Nicol, 3. Pony suitable for taking children to school. To carry two or more (5 entries): Michael McArdle, 1; Miss Pat Delaney, 2; Peter) Brownlie s Swanee, 3; Anne Dickie, v.h.c.; lan Harvey, h.c; Misses P. and S. Unwin's Princess Betty, c.

' SHEEP

LINCOLN Ram, 1-shear or over (3 entries).— J. W. Knocks, 1 and 2. BOMNEY MARSH Ram, 2-shear or over (7 entries).— T. W. G. Tombleson, 1 and 2, R. E. Jefferson 3. . Ram, shearling. Bred in district (9 entries).—T. W. G. Tombleson, 1 and 2, R. E. Jefferson 3. Ram, shearling (10 entries).—T. W. G. Tombleson 1, H. Bayly, 2, T. W. G. Tombleson 3 and v.h.c. One ram lamb (5 entries).—T. W. G. Tombleson 1, H. Bayly 2 and 3. Two 2-shear or over. Rams, natural condition (4 entries).—T. W. G. Tombleson 1, R. E. Jefferson 2. Ewe with lamb at foot, 3-shear or over (3 entries).—H. Bayly 1 and 2, T. W. G. Tombleson 3. Ewe shearling gentries).—T. W. G. Tombleson 1 and 2, H. Bayly 3. One ewe lamb (6 entries).—T. W. G. Tombleson 1, H. Bayly 2 and 3. SOUTHDOWN Ram, 2-shear or over (5 entries).— Estate of A. J. Faulkner 1, Carroll and Cooper 2, Williams Bros. 3. Ram, shearling (9 entries)—Estate of A. J. Faulkner 1 and 2, Williams Bros., 3. One ram lamb (7 entries). —R. A. Burgess 1, Carroll and Cooper 2, Est. of A. J. Faulkner 3. Two 2-shear or over, rams, natural condition (2 entries) .—Carroll and Cooper 1. Ewe with lamb at foot, 3-shear or over (2 entries) .—Estate of A. J. Faulkner 1, T. F. Walker 2. Ewe with lamb at foot, 2-shear (1 entry).—Estate of A. J. Faulkner 1. Ewe shearling (9 entries) .—Estate of A. J. Faulkner 1, Williams Bros 2, R. A. Burgess 3. One ewe lamb (7 entries).—R. A. Burgess 1, Estate of A. J. Faulkner 2, Carroll and Cooper 3. FAT SHEEP Freezing Classes Three fat wethers suitable for the English market (down cross excepted). All wethers in this class to be killed at Messrs. Swith (New Zealand) Ltd., works, Wairoa, and shipped to London, where arrangements will be made for judging and display on Smithfield market, when further prizes will be awarded (13 entries).— F. G. McArdle 1, K. Stewart 2, Miss Ruth Jefferson 3, and v.h.c. Three fat 2-tooth wethers, most suitable for the English market, down cross excepted (5 entries).—K. Stewart 1, Miss Ruth Jefferson 2, Te Puna Station 3. Three tat ewes, 5 years or over, most suitable for the English market, d'-.wn'cross ex;:pted (6 entries.— K. Stewart 1 and 2, R. E. Jefferson 3. Thras fat ewes, most suitable for the Englisti market. Any breed U entry).—Springhill Land Company 1. Butchers' Classes Three fat wethers (11 entries). —G. C. Ormond 1, G. E. Ormond 2, Jack Ormond 3. Three fat ewes (3 entries). —T. W. G. Tombleson 1, R. E. Jefferson 2. FLOCK SHEEP Three ewe lambs, crossbred (10 entries) _T. W. G. Tombleson 1, T. leC. Powdrell 2, R. E. Jefferson 3. Three 2-tooth crossbred ewes (7 entries).—T. W. G. Tombleson 1, Te Puna Station 2 and 3.

Three ewes, any breed, 4-tooth or over, suitable for fat lamb breeding (3 entries).—R. E. Jefferson 1, H. M. B. deLautour 2.

Three 4-tooth ewes (3 entries). —R. E Jefferson 1, H. M. B. deLautour 2, Springhill Land Company 3. Pen of one 2-tooth, one 4-tooth, one G-tooth, and one 8-tooth ewes (4 entries).—T. W. G. Tombleson 1, R. E. Jefferson 2, H. M. B. deLautour 3. FAT LAMBS Three fat lambs, crossbred down, 361 b and under, most suitable for the English market. All lambs of this class to be killed at Messrs. Swift (New Zealand), Limited, works, Wairoa, and shipped to London, where arrangements wilL be made for judging and display on Smithfield market, where further prizes will be awarded (9 entries). —Hurumua Station 1,2 and 3. Three fat lambs, long wool or crossbred long wool, 361 b or under, most suitable for the English market (4 entries).—R. E. Jefferson 1, Springhill Land Company 2. Three fat lambs, 421 b and under (3 entries).—T. leC. Powdrell 1, K. Stewart 2. One heavy-weight lamb, any breed <9 entries). —Carroll and Cooper 1, T. H. Hall 2. PET LAMBS Pet lamb, docked (4 entries). —Irene Gray 1 and 2, Shirley Umvin 3. Pet lamb (docked), down or downcross (6 entries). —Master K. Pickering 1, Miss Nancy Swan 2, Miss Betty Swan 3. DISTRICT FAT LAMB COMPETITION Winners in show pen. —Opoho Station 1, W. Carson 2, P. Carroll 3, Opoho Station v.h.c. Winners on the hooks. —I. M. Meagher 1, Opoho Station 2, A. T. Carroll 3, Opoho Station v.h.c. GIFT SHEEP One fat ewe (1 entry).—H. M. B. deLautour 1. One fat wether (2 entries).—H. M. B. deLautour 1.

CATTLE

HEBEFORDS Bull calf (3 entries): T. W. G. Tombleson, 1 and 2; R. E. Jefferson, 3. Bull yearling (5 entries): T. W. G. Tombleson's Royal Grove, 1; Hutchinson Bros.' Waihuka James 12th, 2; T. W. G. Tombleson's Almond Grove, 3; T. W. G. Tombleson's Regal Grove, h.c.

Bull, 2 years (2 entries): T. W. G. Tombleson's Paka Addis Ababa, 1. Bull, 3 years old and upwards (1 entry): Awamate station's Riverton Baronet, 1. Heifer calf (2 entries): R. E. Jefferson, 1; T. W. G. Tombleson's Princess 7th, 2.

Heifer yearling (4 entries): Hutchinson Bros.' Waihuka Spot 105th, 1; Hutchinson Bros.' Waihuka Spot 98th, 2; T. W. G. Tombleson's Paka P. Amethyst 12th, 3; T. W. G. Tombleson's Paka P. Duchess of Wintercotte 3rd, h.c.

Heifer, 2 years (3 entries): Hutchinson Bros.' Waihuka Spot 89th, 1; T. W. G. Tombleson's Paka P. Graceful Bth, 2. Cow, 3 years. To be in calf, or with calf at foot <G entries): T. W. G. Tombleson's Paka Leonora 2nd, 1; R. E. Jefferson's Hilda 20th, 2: R. E. Jefferson. 3; R, E, Jefferson, v.h.c; R. E. Jefferson's Cynthia, h.c. Cow, four year old and upwards, to be in calf or with calf at foot (5 entries): R. E. Jefferson's Damsel 3rd, 1; T. W. G. Tombleson's Princess 2nd, '2; R. E. Jefferson's Rosa 2nd, 3; R. E. Jefferson's Leonora 25th, v.h.c.; R. E. Jefferson's Rosa 31st, h.c.

Bull and heifer yearlings. To be judged as a group of two. (These may be shown in single classes as well). (4 entries): Hutchinson Bros., 1; T. W. G. Tombleson, 2; Hutchinson Bros., 3; T. W. G. Tombleson, v.h.c. ABERDEEN ANGUS Bull calf (3 entries): R. J. and E. S. Powdrell's Herbert of Turiroa, 1; R. J. and E. S. Powdrell's Hone of Turiroa, 2; H. Bayly, 3. Heifer calf (2 entries): R. .1. and E. S. Powdrell's Heather of Turiroa, 1; R. J. and E. S. Powdrell's Hine of Turiroa, 2.

Heifer yearling (3 entries): R. Jand E. S. Powdrell's Gloria of Turi-

roa, 1; 11. Bayly's Athena of Cricklewood, 2.

Heifer, 2 years (3 entries): R. J. and E. S. Powdrell's Fortune of Turiroa, 1; Miss Ruth Jefferson's Whelm of Motere, 2; R. E. Jefferson's Polly of Matapihi, 3. Cow, 4 years and upwards, to be in calf, or calf at foot (1 entry): R.l. and E. S. Powdrell's Heraclea ot Gwavas, 1.

FAT CATTLE (STUDS EXCLUDED) Single bullock, any beef breed (3 entries): T. leC. Powdrell, 1 and 3; Williams Bros., 2.

Single heifer (3 entries): T. leC. Powdrell, 1; J. Brownlie, 2 and 3. One fat cow, heavy-weight (2 entries): T. leC. Powdrell, 1 and 2. One fat bullock, heavy-weight (1 entry): T. leC. Powdrell, 1. Two fat bullocks, estimated 5001bs. to 7201b5., chilled weight (5 entries): Williams Bros., 1 and 2; Wai station, 3. DAIRY SECTION Jerseys (Pedigrees) Bull, calf, calved since July 1, 1937 (6 entries): K. G. Poulgrain's Benalla Squire, 1; Mrs. H. S. Findsen, 2; Eric R. Bull, 3.

Bull, yearling, calved since July 1, 1936 (6 entries): Mrs. S. Spence's Heretaunga Pat You'll Do, 1; R. McKay's Bushmere Goldman, 2 W.; Richmond's Wetherby Royal Owler, 3. Bull, 2 years old, calved since July 1, 1935 (1 entry): Mrs. H. S. Fjndsen's Tuhara Beauty Laddie, 1.

Bull, 3 years old or over (5 entries): K. G. Poulgran's Meadowland Squireen, 1; R. McKay's Jersey Oaks Lady's Prince, 2; Mrs. S. Spence's Doreen's Golden Laddie, 3. Heifer, calf, calved since July 1, 1937 (9 entries): K. G. Poulgrain's Benalla Peggy, 1; K. G. Poulgrain's Benalla Sunflower, 2; Shaw Bros.' Dunlavin Daisy, 3. Heifer, yearling, calved since July 1, 1936 (8 entries): K. G. Poulgrain's Benalla Jeanette, 1: Eric R. Bull's Design Leila, 2; Mrs. S. Spence's Bridgelea Noble Lady, 3.

Heifer, 2 years (in profit), calved since July 1, 1935' (2 entries): H. Rickard's Matokitoki Beauty, 1; Mrs. S. Spence's Goldie Girlie, 2. Heifer, 3 years (in profit), calved since July 1, 1934 (3 entries): Shaw Bros.' Dunlavin Thelma, 1; W. Richmond's Santa Rosa Marina, 2; S. Hagen's Tuhara Goldie, 3.

Cow, 4 years o'd and over (in profit) (5 entries): W. Richmond's Takapau Diana, 1; Mrs. S. Spence's Heretaunga Shy Fun, 2; T. F. Walker's Diana of Rato, 3.

Heifer yearling, calved since July 1, 1936, maiden owner class (3 entries): Mrs. S. Spence's Bridgelea Noble Lady, 1. Grade Jersey

Grade Jersey heifer, one year old (5 entries): Mrs. H.'S. Findsen, 1 and 2; S. Hagen, 3.

Grade Jersey heifer, two years old (in profit) (3 entries): S. Hagen, 1; S. and P. Unwin, 2.

Grade Jersey heifer, 3 years old (in profit) (2 entries): S. Hagen, 1. Grade Jersey cow, 4 years old or over (in profit) (4 entries): Mrs. 11. S. Findsen, 1; S. Hagen, 2; S. and P. Unwin, 3.

Two yearling grade heifers (3 entries): Mrs. H. S. Findsen, 1; Hurumua station, 2; S. Plagen, 3. Pen of three grade dairy heifer calves (3 entries): Mrs. H, S. Findsen, 1; Hurumua station, 2: S. Plagen, 3. Pen of two grade calves (3 entries): Mrs. H. S. Findsen, 1; S. Hagen, 2; Hurumua station, 3. Single grade calf (6 entries): Mrs. 11. S. Findsen, 1; Hurumua station, 2; Shaw Bros., 3. One crossbred cow, in profit, suitable for dairying (3 entries): S, Hagen, 1; S. and P. Unwin, 2.

PIGS

BERKSHIRE Boar, G months and under (1 entry): J. K. Thompson, 1. Boar, over 6 months and under nine months (5 entries): Messrs. Swift (New Zealand) Company, Limited, 1; E. Wall, 2 and 3.

Boar, over 9 months and under 14 (2 entries): Huramua Station, 1; M. Paget, 2. Boar, 14 months and over (5 entries): J. K. Thompson, 1 and 3; Huramua Station, 2. Sow, G months and under (3 entries): E. Wall, 1,2 and 3. Sow, over 6 months and under 9 months (3 entries): E. Wall, 1,2 and 3.

Sow, over 9 months and under 14 (5 entries): Wairoa Pig Club, 1; J. K. Thompson, 2; Huramua Station, 3.

Sow, 14 months and over (6 entries): M. Paget. 1; Huramua Station, 2 and 3.

Breeding sow, with litter of not less than six purebred pigs not more than eight weeks old (2 entries): J. K. Thompson's Springfield Alice. 1: M. Paget, 2. T AM WORTHS Boar, over G months and under 9 months (1 entry): A. L. Gordon, 1. Boar, over 9 months and under 14 months (2 entries): G. F. Jardine's Applegarth Star, 1; Messrs. Swift (New Zealand) Company, Limited, 2. Boar, 14 months and over (2 en:ries): G. F. Jardine's Eureka George Ist, 1: Huramua Station, 2. Sow, G months and under <1 entry): G. F. Jardine's Applegarth Spray, 1. Sow. over 9 months and under 14 months (4 entries): G. F. Jardine's Applegarth Maid, 1: A. S. Bell, 2: G. F. Jardine, 3.

Sow, 14 months and over (3 entries): J. M. Taylor. 1: A. S. Bell, 2. Breeding sow. with litter of not less than G purebred pigs not more than 3 weeks old (3 entries): G. F. Jardine, 1; Nuhaka Pig Club, 2; Awamate Pig Club's Te Rapa Patience 7th, 3. GENERAL PIG CLASSES

Two porkers, 90-1201 b. (9 entries) G. F. Jardine, 1 and 2; Huramua Sta tion, 3.

Two bacon pigs, 170-2201 b. (8 entries): Huramua Station, 1; A. L. Gordon, 2: R. Gilmore, 3.

Porker, 90-1201 b. (9 entries): G. F. Jardine, 1 and 2: A. J. Rachinger, 3. Bacon pig, 170-2071 b. (9 entries): R. Gilmore, 1; Ray Gilmour, 2; A. L. Gordon, 3. Crossbred sow, any breed, with litter (2 entries): S. Davie.s, 1. Sow, property of a local Pig Club or a member of a local rig Club. Bred from Pig Club sow '(3 entries): Awamate Pig Club's Te Rapa Patience 17th, 1; Wairoa Pig Club, 2.

WOOL

WAIROA COUNTY ONLY

Crossbred Fleece, 4S's or finer (0 entries). —Mangata whiti Station, 1; O. H. Hislop, 2; H. Bayly, 3. Crossbred Fleece, 4C's or coarser (C entries).— Mangatawhiti Station, 1; H. Bayly, 2. Crossbreil Fleece, hogget (7 entries) T. leC. Powdrell, 1; Tom Glenny, 2; To Puna Station, 3. INTER-DISTBICT FLEECE WOOL COMPETITION Crossbred Ewe Fleece, 4S's or finer (9 entries). Oakbourne Station, Hawko's Pay, 1 ; Oakbourne Station, Hawke's Kay, 2; P. F. Barker, Poverty Bay, 3. Crossbred Ewe Fleece, -Hi's or coarser (!) entries). Oakbourne Station, Hawko's Bay, 1; Oakbourne Station, Hawko's Bay, 2; Rototahi Station, Oisborne, 3. Crossbred (i entry).—Oakbourne Station, Hawke's Bay, 1; T. leC. Powdrell, Walroa, 2; Ruakaka Station, Wairoa, 3. YOUNG FARMERS' CLUB Crossbred Kwe Fleece (4 entries). — Tom Glenny, 1; Walter Powdrell, 2; P. J. Powdrell, 3.

DOGS

WORKING SHEEP DOGS (Rough Coated) Puppy dog (1 entry): David deLautour's Jack, 1. Novice dog (2 entries): Miss M. Berry's Fang, 1; David do Lautour's Jack, 2. (Smooth Coated) Puppy dog (4 entries): F. Cameron's Mac, 1; Walter Powdrell's Crib 2; Jack Hodgson's Guy, 3. Novice dog (4 entries): Walter Powdrell's Scott, 1; Walter Powdrell's Wag, 2; J. D. Simpson's Don, 3. Junior dog (4 entries): Walter Powdrell's Scott, 1: Miss Josephine Macrae's Ben 11, 2; Walter Powdrell's Wag, 3. Colonial bred dog (4 entries): Walter Powdrell's Scott, 1; Walter Powdrell's Wag, 2; Miss Josephine Macrae's Ben 11, 3.

Limit dog (3 entries): Walter Powdrell's Scott, 1; Walter Powdrell's Wag

2; J. D. Simpson's Don, 3. Open dog (4 entries): Walter Powdrell's Scott, 1; Walter Powdrell's Wag 2; Miss Josephine Macrae's Ben 11, 3. Puppy bitch (1 entry): Miss M. Berry's Lu, 1. Junior bitch (1 entry): J. Macrae's Jean, 1. Colonial bred bitch (2 entries): J. Macrae's Jean, 1. Open bitch (3 entries): J. Macrae's Jean, 1; J. W. Knocks' Gyp, 2. BEARDIE DOGS Novice dog (1 entry): F. J. Hodgson's Lucky, 1. Colonial bred dog (1 entry): F. J. Hodgson's Lucky, 1. Open dog (1 entry): F. J. Hodgson's Lucky, 1. PIG DOGS Colonial bred dog (1 entry): G. Zakris' Woolley, 1. ALSATIANS Puppy dog (1 entry): F. A. Coker's Duke of Jesmond, 1. Open dog (1 entry): F. A. Coker's Duke of Jesmond, 1. Colonial bred bitch (1 entry): Mrs. F. M. Coker's Crurnstone Gemma, 1. Open bitch (1 entry): Mrs. F. M. Coker's Crurnstone Gemma, 1. SCOTCH COLLIES (Rough Coated) Open dog (1 entry): Pat Fountain's Sunnydale Seraph, 1. GREYHOUND Novice dog (1 entry): Geo. Zakris' doy, 1. Puppy bitch (1 entry): Geo. Zakris" Lady, 1. COCKER SPANIELS (Black)

Puppy dog (2 entries): A. W. Rowlands' Black Peter, 1; Mrs. Barton Smith's King Karamu, 2. Junior dog (2 entries): T. Jobey's Te Keinga Bing Boy, 1; Mrs. E. W. wells' Meola Black Man, 2. Colonial bred dog (1 entry): Mrs. E. W. V/ells' Meola Black Man, 1. Open dog (2 entries): A. W. Rowlands' Black Peter, 1; Mrs. E. W. Wells' Meola Black Alan, 2. JLimit dog (3 entries): T. Jobey's i'e Reinga Bing Boy, 1; A. W. Rowlands' Black Peter, 2; Mrs. E. W. wells' Media Black Man, 3.

Puppy bitch (1 entry): O. J. Elliott's Moana Maeve, 1. Novice bitch U entry): O. J. Elliott's Moana Maeve, 1. Junior bitch (3'entries): Mrs. B. Smith's Karamu Cherle Temple, 1; Mrs. E. W. Wells' Jolly Girl of Mitchain, 2; O. J. Elliott's Moana Maeve, 3.

Colonial bred bitch (3'entries): Mrs. Barton Smith's Karamu Cherle Temple, 1; Mrs. E. W. Wells' Jolly Girl of Mitcham, 2; O. J. Elliott's Moana Maeve, 3. Limit bitch (2 entries): Mrs. E. W. Wells' Jolly Girl of Mitcham, 1; O. J. Elliott's Moana Maeve, 2.

Open bitch (4 entries): T. Jobey's Gipsy Lass, 1; Mrs. Barton Smith's Karamu Cherle Temple, 2; Mrs. E. W. Wells' Jolly Girl of Mitcham, 3; O. J. Elliott's Moana Maeve, v.h.c.

COOKER SPANIELS (Other than Black)

Puppy dog (1 entry): E. Simpson's Blue Man of Wellwood, 1. Novice dog (2 entries): E. J. Cook's Nuhaka Pat, 1: E. Simpson's Blue Man of Wellwood, 2. Junior dog (2 entries): E. J. Cook's Nuhaka Pat, 1; Miss M. Clifford's Rodger, 2. Limit dog (1 entry): E. Simpson's Blue Man of Wellwood, 1. Open dog (1 entry): E. Simpson's Blue Man of Wellwood, 1. Colonial bred bitch (2 entries): W. K. Percy's Clementine, 1; George E. Law's Athlone Gipsy Lass, 2. Limit bitch (1 entry): W. K. Percy's Clementine 1. Open bitch (3 entries): Barton J. Smith's Karamu Jean, 1; W. K. Percy's Clementine, 2; George E. Law's Athlone Gipsy Lass, 3. GOLDEN RETRIEVER Novice dog (1 entry): Miss D. Jameson's Gisborne Moth, 1. ENGLISH SETTERS Colonial bred dog (2 entries): Nightingale Bros.' Malii Major, 1. Open dog (2 entries): Nightingale Bros.' Mahi Major, 1. Open bitch (1 entry): Mrs. G. A. Dunlop's Arran Heatho-Wyne, 1. SCOTCH TERRIERS Novice dog (1 entry): E. Y. M. Hutchinson's Angus McLaggan, 1. Limit dog '(2 entries): E. Y. M. Hutchinson's Angus McLaggan, 1; W.

Clarke's Sandy, 2. Open dog (2 entries): E. Y. M. Hutchinson's Angus McLaggan, 1; W. Clarke's Sandy, 2. FOX TERRIERS (Wire-Haired) Colonial bred dog (1 entry): Fred. Redfearn's Ryburn Rye, 1. Limit dog (1 entry): Fred. Redfearn's Ryburn Rye, 1. Open dog (1 entry): Fred. Redfearn's Ryburn Rye, 1. Junior bitch (1 entry): Miss Tess Smale's Riverslea Miss Rusty, 1. Colonial bred bitch (1 entry): Miss Tess Smale's Riverslea Miss Rusty, 1. Limit bitch (1 entry): Miss Tess Smale's Riverslea Miss Rusty, 1. Open bitch (1 entry): Miss Tess Smale's Riverslea Miss Rusty, 1. FOX TERRIERS (Smooth) Novice dog (1 entry): Miss M. Jessep's Mick, 1. Colonial bred dog (2 entries): Fred. Redfearn's Holme Rynot, 1; Miss M. Jessep's Mick, 2. Limit dog (2 entries): B. H. Ritchie's Riverslea Michael, 1; Miss M. Jessep's Mick, 2. Open dog (2 entries): Fred. Redfearn's Holme Rynot, 1; Miss M. Jessep's Mick, 2.

Colonial bred bitch (2 entries): Fred. Redfearn's Peg of Kopai, 1; T. P. Smale's Riverslea Rose, 2.

Limit bitch (1 entry): T. P. Smale's Riverslea Rose, 1. Open bitch 12 entries): Fred. Redfearn's Peg of Kopai, 1; T. P. Smale's Riverslea Rbse, 2. CAIRN TERRIERS Open dog (1 entry): C. M. IT. Thevenary's Darwin Dignity, 1. PEKINESE Open dog (1 entry): Mrs. W. M. Angus' Ch. Gao, 1. Junior bitch (1 entry): Mrs. W. M. Angus' Shaza of Alderbourne, 1. Open bitch (1 entry): Mrs. W. M. Angus' Shaza of Alderbourne, 1. Brace (3 entries): Mrs. W. M. Angus' Ch. Choo of Alderbourne and Shaza of Alderbourne, 1; T. Jobey's Te Reinga Bing Boy and Gipsy Lass, 2; Fred. Redfearn's Holme Ryenbt and Peg of Kopai, 3. Terrier stakes (C entries): Fred. Redfearn's Peg of Kopai, 1; B. H. Ritchie's Riverslea Michael, 2; Fred. Redfearn's Ryeburn Rye, 3; E. G. M. Hutchinson's Angus McLaggan, v.h.c. Sporting Stakes (7 entries): Mrs. G. A. Dunlop's Arran Heathowyne, 1; Nightingale Bros.' Mahi Major, 2; T. Jobey's Te Reinga Bing Boy, 3.

Non-sporting stakes (3 entries): Mrs F. M. Coker's Crumstone Gemma, 1; Pat Fbuntain's Sunnydale Seraph, 2. Toy stakes (1 entry): Mrs. W. M. Angus' Ch. Yao Choo of Alderbourne, 1.

Grand puppy stakes (3 entries): A. W. Rowlands' Black Peter, 1; O. J. Elliott's Moana Maeve, 2; E. Simpson's Blue Man of Wellwood, 3, Junior Stakes (4 entries): Mrs. W. M. Angus' Shaza of Alderbourne, 1; T. Jobey's Te Reinga Bing Boy, 2; E. W. Wells' Meola Blackman, 3. Open Stakes (10 entries): Mrs. W. M. Angus' Ch. Yao Choo of Alderbourne, 1; Fred. Redfearn's Peg of Kopai, 2; Nightingale Bros.' Mahi Major, 3.

Harrier Hounds.—Mahia Hunt Club, 1.

NATIONAL DANCINa

Highland Fling, under 12 years (7 entries): Edna Maye, 1; Annette Shields, 2; Mary King, 3: Madre Mcintosh v.h.c: Dorothy Fletcher, h.c

Irish Jig, 12 and under 15 years (6 entries): Hazel Miller, 1.; Tui Menzies, 2; Leslie Ryan, 3. Sword Dance, under 12 years (5 entries): Mary King, 1; Edna Maye, 2: Dorothy Fletcher, 3; Annette Shields, v.h.c.

Irish Jig, 12 years and over (4 entries): Tui Menzies, 1; Edith Livingstone, 2; Thclma Sim, 3. Sailor's Hornpipe, 12 and under 15 years (li entries): Hazel Miller, 1; Tui Menziesj 2; M;(i;y Hurne, '3; Thelma Dunn, v.h.c.

Sailor's Hornpipe, 12 years and over .(4 entries): Tui Menzies, 1: Edith Livingstone, 2; Thelma Sim, 3. Sean Truibhais, under 12 years (5 entries): Edna Maye, 1; Dorothy Fletcher, 2: Annette Shield and Mary King, tie, 3. Sean Truibhais, 12 and under 15 years (7 entries): Hazel Miller, 1; I Tui Mcp-'ies. 2; Margaret, Jonasen, 3. Sean Truibhais, 12 years and over '(c entries): Edith Livingstone, 1; Tui Menzies, 2; Margaret Jonasen, 3. Reel O'Tulloch, under 15 years (11

entries): Hazel Miller, 1; Tui Menzies, 2; Thelm'a Dunn, 3.

Highland Fling, 12 and under 15 years (7 entries): Hazel Miller, 1; Tui Menzies, 2; Margaret Jonasen, 3. WAIROA COUNTY EVENTS ONLY Reel OTulloch, open (5 entries): Edith Livingstone, 1; Tui Menzies, 2; Thelma Dunn, 3.

Highland Feel, under 15 years (10 entries): Hazel Miller, 1; Tui Menzies, 2; Edna Maye, 3. Sailor's Hornpipe, under 12 years (6 entries): Edna Maye, 1: Annette Shields, 2; Dorothy . Fletcjher and Madre Mcintosh, tie, 3.

Highland Reel, open (5 entries) Tui Menzies, 1; Edith Livingstone, 2 Thelma Sim, 3

Highland Fling, 12 years and over (5 entries): Edith Livingstone, .1; Tui Menzies, 2; Margaret Jonasen, 3 Sword Dance, 12 and under 15 years (7 entries): Hazel Miller, 1; Margaret Jonasen, 2; Tui Menzies, 3. Irish J;g, under 12 years (7 entries): Edna Maye, 1; Annette Shields, 2; Mary King, 3. Sword Dance, 12 years and over (4 entries): Edith Livingstone, 1; Tui Menzies, 2; Thelma Dunn, 3. Dress competition, open to all competitors in Highland dress (7 entries): Edith Livingstone, 1; Hazel Miller, 2; Margaret Jonasen, 3.

FLOWERS

Victorian posv (2 entries): Mrs. D. Wilson, 1 and '2. Lady's spray (2 entries): Mrs. D. Wilson, 1 and 2. Decorated basket, open. Basket to be not more than 21in. high. Any foliage (2. entries): Mrs. D. Wilson, I; Mrs. B. A. Yelvcrton, 2. DAHLIAS Dahlias, distinct varieties (2 entries): Mrs. Buchanan, 1; N. Afford, 2. Dahlias, distinct varieties (2 entries): N. Alford. 1; Mrs. Buchanan, ""Dahlia (2 entries): N. Alford, 1; Mrs Buchanan, 2. Cactus Dahlia (1 entry): Mrs. Buchanan, 1. One Cactus Dahlia (1 entry): Mrs. Unwin, 1. Six Pompom Dahlias (2 entries): Mrs. A. H. Unwin, 2. Three Pompom Dahlias (2 entries): Mrs. Buchanan, 1 and 2. Three Charm Dahlias (1 entry): Mrs. Buchanan, 1. GLADIOLI Six Spikes, distinct (3 entries): B. Teague, 1,2, and 3. Three Spikes, distinct (3 entries): B. Teague, 1,2, and 3. One Spike (3 entries): B. Teague, 1,2, and 3.

PIGEONS

Tumbler, cock (1 entry).—Miss Mary Robertson, 1.

Tumbler, lion (1 entry)—Miss Mary Robertson, 1. !-«

Any other variety Fancy Pigeon (2 entries). —Miss Mary Robertson, 1 and 2.

Working Homer, flown 75 miles, cock (2 entries).—Miss Mary Robertson. 1; F. W. Marshall, 2. Working Homer, any colour, flown 75 miles, hen (4 entries).—Terry Jonasen, 1; Miss Mary Robertson, 2; F. W. Marshall, 3.

Working Homer, any colour, flown 150 miles, cock (3 entries).—Miss Mary Robertson, 1; F. W. Marshall, 2; Eric Jackson, 3.

Working Homer, any colour, flown 150 miles, hen (3 entries). —P, W. Marshall, 1; Miss Mary Robertson, 2; Terry Jonasen, 3.

Working Homer, any colour, flown 250 miles, ' cock (5 entries). —Eric Jackson, 1: Frank Hobson, 2; F. W. Marshall, 3.

Working Homer, any colour, flown 250 miles, hen (2 entries). —F. W. Marshall, 1; Frank Hobson, 2. Working Homer, any colour, flown over 250 miles, cock (7 entries). —Miss Mary Robertson, 1: P. W. Marshall, .2; Prank Hobson, 3. Working Homer, any colour, flown over 250 miles, hen (2 entries). —F. \V. Marshall, 1; Frank Hobson, 2. Young Bird, 1937 ring, cock or hen (C entries). —Frank Hobson, 1; F. W. Marshall, 2; Terry Jonasen, 3.

COMPETITIONS

Maiden jump (29 entries): Geo. L. Mclntyre's ch g Red Sails, 1; Miss W. McKenzie's b g Jimmie, 2; James Jobson's ch g Loch Like, 3: Miss P. Brownlie's b g Rohaua, v.h.c. Hunters' competition, 12 stone minimum (28 entries): Miss D. Nelson's ch g Whangarei, 1; J. Jones' blk m Faith, 2; Miss P. Brownlie's b g Rahaua, 3; W. Torbett's Tui, v.h.c. Pony leaping competition, 14.2 hands and under, rider under 16 years (6 entries): P. Cram's Firefly, 1; S. Jones' blk m Faith, 2; John Powdrell's Bluey, 3. Maori leaping competition (5 entries): E. H. Te Ngaio's ch g Moteu, 1; E. H. Te Ngaio's blk m Sally, 2; Mrs. Tupara Smith's Waipuia, 3. Ladies' hunters' competition (20 entries): E. J. B. Murphy's Ice Cream, Miss L. Parsons, 1; Miss Freda White's Kopere, owner, 2; Geo. L. Mclntyre's Red Sails, Miss J. Shortt, 3. Jumping competition, boys and girls under 12 years (3 entries): Ann Dickie, 1; Peter Brownlie, 2: Shirley Unwin, 3.

Leaping competition, open (25 entries): E. H. Te Ngaio's Sally, l; Miss J. Shortfs Full Flight, 2; Miss D. Nelson's Whangarei, 3.

CUPS

Dogs.—Best Terrier in Show: F. Redfearn's Peg of Kopai. Best cocker spaniel in Show: Barton S. Smith's Karamu Jean. Best English setter in Show: Mrs. G. A. Dunlop's Arran Heatho-Wyne. Best Alsatian in Show: Mrs. F. M. Coker's Crumstone Gemma. Pigeons.—Best in Show: Miss Mary Robertson.