KELSO SHOW

Southland Times, Issue 22473, 8 November 1934, Page 4

KELSO SHOW

ANNUAL FIXTURE STOCK OF SPLENDID QUALITY DELIGHTFUL WEATHER A better day could not have been desired by the officials of the Kelso Agricultural and Pastoral Association for the occasion of the association’s 24th annual show yesterday. The sun shone from a practically cloudless sky, creating an atmosphere almost uncomfortably hot on the well-sheltered and picturesquely situated grounds. There was an excellent attendance, and the stock on view was of splendid quality, but, unfortunately, due to a variety of causes, the number of entries showed a decrease on that received for last year’s fixture. It is with the stock that the success or otherwise of a show depends, and in this respect the association was particularly fortunate. The season had not been favourable from a breeder’s point of view, but the animals on show in the majority of cases showed traces of care and preparation that in the circumstances were extremely praiseworthy. As a district noted for the solidity of its farmer inhabitants, Kelso fully upheld its reputation, a reputation built up and enhanced by the fact that in the past the number of farms changing hands has been remarkably small. The following is a table of entries, showing also the number of entries for

Splendid Stock. As was to be expected in a district devoted so largely to the raising of sheep, some splendid examples of the various breeds came before the critical eyes of the judges. Strength was shown in the sections for Romney Marsh and crossbreds, in particular, but a fault Adversely commented on by judges at various shows last season, defectively formed jaws, was not totally absent among the representatives of the former breed. It was not surprising in a district devoted to such a large extent to crossbred sheep that the judges of this section, Messrs J. J. McCrostie, of Invercargill, and A. H. Moffatt, of Te Houka, should be agreeably struck by the excellence of the stock they were called upon to examine. Competition among the Border Leicesters, Downs and Corriedales was not strong, one or two breeders monopolizing the class. In the first-named section Mr J. G. Pullar, of Crookston, was the only entrant besides Mr J. A. Edwards, the well-known Otikerama breeder, but he proved to be the owner of the champion ram. There was reason for disappointment at the number of the entries in the cattle sections, but this could not be said in regard to the quality. The judges were pleased with the animals, but they would have wished to have seen greater numbers of them. There was a fine variety to be found among the horses, including draughts standing well on the ground which adduced only fresh evidence of the return to favour of the working farm horse. The stallion championship went to Mr R. Hamilton’s Roseprint, a horse that has already scored in the north this season. Among the mares Messrs Fleming Bros, secured both the championship and reserve championship. What was true of the draughts also applied to the light and harness horses, among which were several well-known competitors. An Interesting Section. Of more than passing interest was a section where the young farmers were invited to try their skill at judging crossbred hoggets. It was an innovation on the part of the association, which showed wisdom in entrusting the section to an experienced authority on sheep, Mr J. M. Watson, of Invercargill. Nineteen entries were received and there was a great deal of enthusiasm. Six pairs of hoggets were on view and the entries were asked to pick the best pair and then to select the best hogget, Mr Watson doing likewise. Mr Watson then gave a demonstration which was listened to attentively, and several questions were asked, at the conclusion of which he was accorded a vote of thanks and given three cheers. So much interest did Mr Watson show that, he made several suggestions for the improvement of the section, stressing the value of the presence in future of different types of sheep. The enjoyment of the show was enhanced by the presence of the Milton Pipe Band, which played throughout the day and led the grand parade, which in itself served as a splendid advertisement for the potentialities of the district. During the day the sum of £73 18/— was taken at the gates, but last year’s total was not available for purposes of comparison. A total of £lO 2/- was also received for entries in a sheepguessing competition. No efforts were spared by the officials of the association to ensure the success of the show, the president (Mr J. Burnett) and the committee working admirably as a team. Despite indisposition the secretary, Mr H. King, did not relax his efforts, carrying out a diversity of duties with efficiency. JUDGES’ COMMENTS A PRAISEWORTHY STANDARD. Praise for the standard of the exhibits and the enthusiasm and energy of the exhibitors was forthcoming from the judges when they were interviewed at the conclusion of their work. They did not hesitate to emphasize shortcomings or tender advice where necessary, but eulogies for the general excellence of the entries was the principal ingredient of their comment. CATTLE. In the Shorthorn sections the entries were disappointing, the judge (Mr R. J. Anderson, of Kauana) said. Tire champion milking Shorthorn cow, entered by F. Chittock, of Kelso, was a I very good cow with a splendid vessel. I The others were simply up to standard. The aged milking Shorthorn bull I showed itself a beef type as against ' the good type of the champion (entered by W. Clark, of Crookston). | Concerning the Beef Shorthorns Mr : Anderson said that he considered the ' champion heifer (owned by D. D. Edgar ' of Tapanui) one of the best beasts at ’ the show. Mr D. D. Edgar’s champion bull—the only entry—was a- good specimen of a yearling beef Shorthorn. The champion bull in the Ayrshire section was a good type of animal fit for entry in any show, said Mr H. S. Irving, of Invercargill. This animal, entered by Mrs A. Wilson (Tapanui) was extra good underneath, with a good ' skin that Bandied well. Mr Irving expressed regret that competition in this section was not a little keener. Mr Irving, also judge of the Jerseys, | said that the champion bull, entered

by James Pullar (Crookston) was a good class of animal though without opposition. The champion cow was a good animal though not outstanding. It was entered by J. Paton Dunlop, of Crookston. The second placed cow had a good udder but lacked show condition. In the crossbred dairy cattle and special classes awards were made in collaboration by both judges, who remarked that entries in the crossbred cow sections were also disappointing, although a good cottar’s cow was exhibited by P. Boylen, of Kelso. Special Classes. The judges said that the Ayrshires in the group classes stood out on their own for their evenness, but the Shorthorns were not equally well-matched. A gcod deal of thought was required in making the award for the best cow on the ground, three good cows being included in the entries. The Ayrshire entered by Mrs A. Wilson was finally given the prize. This cow was a very good type of the breed, being of a hardy constitution with a good udder. Two of the cows (including the prizewinner) had the appearance of being good producers. SHEEP. Mr J. A. Edwards, of Otikerama, was easily the principal exhibitor in the section for Border Leicesters, the only other being Mr J. G. Pullar, of Crookston. The judge, Mr J. J. McCrostie, of Invercargill, said the entries could be described as only of a medium standard. There was nothing outstanding, and, perhaps owing to the wet season, the wool was not quite so good as it might have been. A limited number of breeders was represented in the class for Downs and the competition was limited, although it is only fair to say that the sheep were brought out in beautiful condition. The judge, Mr S. W. Ayson, of Waikaka, said the sheep were low set with good square carcasses and true to type. Mr A. W. Pannett, of Clinton, owned the champion ram, which was a particularly good sheep, worthy of a prize in any show. Characteristic of the district and worthy of its best were the entries in the Romney Marsh section. The judge of the rams, Mr J. H. Galt, of Tuturau, expressed himself as pleased with the quality of the sheep and the strength of the competition. He said that the class for hoggets was very strong, but the climatic conditions had militated against several entries that would otherwise have been outstanding. The champion ram, which was owned by Mr H. P. Mclntyre, of Maitland, and the reserve, belonging to Mr R. Yardley, of Moa Flat, were excellent sheep. Unfortunately, one sheep that might have gained a place in the class for one shear rams had to be displaced on account of faulty jaws. Mr J. A. Holms, of Waimahaka, who judged the ewes, said that the competition was keen, particularly in the natural conditioned classes. The wool generally was in wonderfully good condition. The class for natural conditioned Romney ewes contained some oustanding sheep, the reserve champion being found here. Competition in the clothed classes was not so keen, but the champion ewe, which was owned by Mr D. Robertson, of Kelso, was an outstanding animal, carrying an exceptionally fine fleece. There was very little competition in the section devoted to Corriedales, but the sheep were brought out in a praiseworthy condition. Mr H. P. Mclntyre, of Maitland, was the most successful exhibitor, and his champion ram was a splendid sheep, carrying as it did a heavy fleece of Corriedale wool. The prize-winning sheep were all true to type and the ewes were well brought out. The champion ewe was worthy of praise, carrying a fleece of lustrous wool with plenty of character. The halfbreds were all good useful sheep, carrying fleeces of valuable wool, said the judge, Mr S. W. Ayson, of Waikaka. In the classes for tire crossbred progeny of fine-woolled rams or ewes there were some good entries, although there was a variation in type. As was only to be expected, the section for crossbreds was strongly supported and the judges could not fail to be impressed. Mr J. J. McCrostie, of Invercargill, who judged the fine wool classes, said that as a whole they were well up to the standard set by past shows at Kelso. Considering the winter that had been experienced, the sheep were in wonderfully good condition. Some good sheep, however, had had to be passed over on account of unevenness of the wool. The winner of the class for single ewe hoggets was owned by Mr James Crawford, of Waikoikoi, and Mr McCrostie stated that he. considered it the best crossbred ewe in the show. He said that one factor increasing the difficulties attendant upon his task was a lack of uniformity in type. All the sheep individually were good, but they were not uniform. The strong-woolled classes were judged by Mr A. H. Moffatt, of Te Houka. He said that the entries of Mr F. Bradfield, of Owaka, in the ewe hogget classes were worthy of special mention. The support accorded by breeders to the fat sheep section was not encouraging, the entries being confined to those adjacent to the district. Some of the entries were distinctly pleasing, but the judge, Mr S. Callanan, of Balclutha, said that the lambs were too young to really show their best. HORSES. “I must say that the draughts are an extra good lot,” stated Mr D. Brown (Dunedin) in commenting on the section. Horses forward in the aged and two-year-old classes were particularly creditable and gave cause for serious consideration before decisions could be given. It was significant that the recent importation of Mr R. Hamilton, Roseprint, got by Renown out of Portencallie Vera, continued its winning record. An outstanding type, aged three years, Roseprint displayed distinct promise, was possessed of plenty of bone and stood well on its feet. It was awarded the champion ribbon for entires, an honour which followed close on the successes it secured at Dunedin when it annexed the cup offered by Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., and the challenge shield presented by Messrs Donald Reid and Co., Ltd., Tire same horse took the ribbon at Invercargill last year. The reserve champion, a two-year-old produced by Mr D. Jenkins in Meadows Design, by Design—Meadows Eva, was also described by the judge as being a horse of good stamp, but lacking the hind action of the champion. Meadows Design up to the present has been shown with considerable success, gaining awards at Gore and Invercargill last year, and should continue to bring honours to the owner. The yearling colts provided a fine class. The competitors were all possessed of characteristics of the breed and gave the judge some trouble before he could arrive at a decision. He selected the winner by virtue of its size, but mentioned that the runner-up would develop along the right lines to make a better showing in ihe near future. There was also sound competition among the two-year-olds and yearling fillies, the winners being outstanding and the property of well-known Crookston breeders. Messrs Fleming Bros, were again the most successful exhibitors in the female classes, producing the champion and reserve. Principal honours went to Cynthia, the four-year-old progeny of Scotland Superb and Eden Lady (imp.). Previously champion at Invercargill, Gore and Balclutha, Cynthia displaced her dam, a horse with a splendid show ring record, and the judge predicted that more'would be heard of her in the competitive ring. Springfield Diana,

annexing the reserve ribbon, was also the progeny of Eden Lady, but was sired by Ardyne Refiner. It was making its first appearance in the show ring in the interests of Messrs Fleming Bros. In the class for yearling colts or fillies Messrs J. Robertson and Sons entered a horse of great size, sired by Rosen' x I, showing excellent qualities and nr.. -ng good use of itself. Other classes were rather poorly supported, but quality was not lacking among males and females exhibited. LIGHT HORSES. There was quite an improvement in the quality of the light horses which came before him in comparison with those competing two or three years ago. stated the judge, Mr A. Campbell, of Milton. It was evident that owners and breeders were endeavouring to produce animals of the highest show standard and it was worthy of note that most of the old exhibitors, in addition to new ones, had not permitted their interest to abate. Many of the classes were productive of strong competition. Mr Campbell commended the thoroughbreds exhibited, but Te Monanui was the better type and entitled to first award. Hackney brood mares were a poor lot but two-year-old fillies and geldings were good sorts. The winner (got by Pink Coat), the property of Mr J. Irving, was an attractive animal. The veteran horsewoman Miss K. Woods gained distinction in the class for 15-stone hacks with Rob Roy, the same horse being awarded the championship for harness horses. The same exhibitor took principal honours in the 13-stone hack class with Kenwood, a horse with plenty of breeding, but deficient in manners. It also secured the ribbon among the hackneys. Although Miss R. Paterson’s 11-stone hack was not in the best show condition it caught the judge’s eye and, stated to be a useful sort, merited the red ticket. Mr Campbell was of the opinion that there was room for improvement in the local classes. Competitors were not up to the standard he could expect and none of the classes were outstanding. DOGS. Entries in the dogs’ section showed an increase, and the winning animals showed themselves as possessing good characteristics of their types. One or two Smithfield collies were entered, a notable fact when it is remembered that all too seldom are these intelligent animals seen at shows. DAIRY PRODUCE. In the dairy produce section, although there was a shrinkage in the aggregate number of entries forward, there was, nevertheless, strong competition in many of the classes and the judges encountered some difficulty in arriving at decisions. Mrs James Craig (Balclutha), who selected the winners in the open section, observed that there was hardly an exhibit which was not worthy of recognition.. She discovered the brightest competition in the light and dark fruit cake classes. Entries without exception were outstanding and a special prize was awarded. The butter was of a particularly good texture and cut, the powdered butter being equal to any seen previously at provincial exhibitions. As far as the junior classes were concerned, the judge (Mrs J. Cooper, Freshford) also stated that light and dark fruit cakes made keen competition while sponges, sandwich and marble .pake classes were also well supported. PRIZE LIST CATTLE SHORTHORN. Judge: Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana). Bull, one year (one entry): D. D. E< Cow, any age, in milk or apparently in calf (one entry): F. Chittock. Heifer, two years (one entry): F. Chittock. Heifer, one year (one entry): D. D. Edgar. Champion Bull: D. D. Edgar. Champion Cow: D. D. Edgar. AYRSHIRE. Judge: Mr H. S. Irving (Invercargill). Bull, three years and over (two entries): Mrs A. Wilson (Tapanui) 1, John Anderson 2. Cow, any age, in milk or apparently in calf (two entries): Mrs A. Wilson 1 and 2. Heifer, two years (two entries): Mrs A. Wilson 1 and 2. Heifer, one year (two entries): Mrs A. Wilson 1 and 2. Champion Bull: Mrs A. Wilson. Champion Cow: Mrs A. Wilson. JERSEY. Judge: Mr H. S. Irving (Invercargill). Bull, three years and over (one entry): James Pullar (Crookston). Cow, any age, in milk or apparently in calf (one entry): J. Paton Dunlop. Heifer, two years (one entry): J. Paton Dunlop. Heifer, two years, in milk (one entry) : J. Paton Dunlop. Heifer, one year (one entry) : J. Paton Dunlop. Champion Bull: James Pullar. Champion Cow: J. Paton Dunlop. MILKING SHORTHORN. Judge: Mr R. Anderson (Kauana). Bull, any age (one entry): J. A. McDonald. Bull, two years (one entry): W. Clark. Bull, one year (three entries): F. Chittock 1 and 2, W. B. Somerville 3. Cow, any age, in milk, or apparently in calf (three entries): F. Chittock 1 and 3, W. Clark 2. Heifer, two years (two entries): F. Chittock 1, W. Clark 2. Heifer, one year (two entries): F. Chittock 1 and 2. Champion Bull: W. Clark. Champion Cow: F. Chittock. CROSSBRED DAIRY CATTLE. Judges: All Cattle Judges. Cow, any age, in milk, or apparently in calf (two entries): H. Winslade 1, P. Boylen 2. Cow, three years old, in milk, or apparently in calf (one entry): P. Boylen. Best heifer, two years (one entry) : H. Winslade. Heifer, one year (two entries): F. Chittock 1, Wallace Crawford 2. SPECIAL CLASSES. Pair Dairy Cows, to be shown in milk, any breed or cross (three entries) : Mrs A. Wilson 1, F. Chittock 2. Best Dairy Cow, any breed or cross, in milk, or apparently in calf (four entries): Mrs A. Wilson 1. Best Group of Four Purebreds (three females and one male, any purebred); milking qualities to be taken into consideration (two entries): Mrs A. Wilson 1, F. Chittock 2. Best Cottar’s Cow (one entry): P. Boylen. SHEEP THE CHAMPIONS. Champion ram (Romney): H. P. McIntyre. , Champion ewe (Romney): D. RobertS °Reserve champion ram (Romney): R. Yardley. . -• Reserve champion ewe (Romney): H. P. Mclntyre. Champion ram (Border Leicester): J. G. Pullar. Champion ewe (Border Leicester): J. A. Edwards.

Reserve champion ram (Border Leicester): J. A. Edwards. Reserve champion ewe (Border Leicester): J. A. Edwards. Champion ram (Down): A. W. Fannett. Champion ewe (Down): A. W. Pannett. | . Reserve champion ram (Down): A. W. Pannett. ,tx x « Reserve champion ewe (Down): A. W. Pannett. . , „ Champion ram (Comedale): Jti. F. Mclntyre. . ~ x „ o Champion ewe (Comedale): H. F. Mclntyre. Reserve champion ram (Corriedale): H. P. Mclntyre. . . Reserve champion ewe (Comedale): H. P. Mclntyre. BORDER LEICESTER. Judge: Mr J. J. McCrostie (Invercargill). Ram, any age (three entries): J. G. Pullar 1, J. A. Edwards 2 and 3. One ram hogget (two entries): J. A. Edwards 1 and 2. . One ewe hogget (two entries): J. A. Edwards 1 and 2. One ewe and lamb (two entries): J. A. Eklwards 1 and 2. DOWNS. Judge: Mr S. W. Ayson (Waikaka). Ram, any age (two entries): A. W. Pannett 1, P. S. Rodger 2. Ram, one shear (two entries): A. W. Pannett 1 and 2. Ram hogget (four entries): A. W. Pannett 1 and 2, P. S. Rodger 3 and h.c. One ewe and lamb (two entries): A. W. Pannett 1 and 2. One ewe hogget (two entries): A. W. Pannett 1 and 2. Two ram hoggets (two entries): A. W. Pannett 1 and 2. Two ewe hoggets (two entries): A. W. Pannett 1 and 2. Farmer’s ram (stud breeders ineligible (three entries): J. G. Pullai I. A. G. Boddy 2, John Burnett 3. ROMNEY MARSH. (For Unclothed or Unhoused Sheep Only). Judges: Messrs A. H. Galt (Tuturau) and J. A. Holms (Waimahaka). Ram, any age (three entries): R. F. Kirk 1, D Robertson 2, J. A. Edwards 3. Ram, one shear (eight entries): D. Robertson 1, J. A. Edwards 2, W. G. Ladbrook 3, R. F. Kirk h.c Ram hogget (ten entries): W. G. Ladbrook 1. R. F. Kirk 2, D. Robertson 3, R. Yardley h.c. Two ram hoggets (six entries): W. G. Ladbrook 1, R. Yardley 2, R F. Kirk 3. Two ram hoggets (bred by exhibitor) (three entries): R. F. Kirk 1, Est. H. Stirling 2, D. Robertson 3. Farmer’s ram (Romney); stud breeders ineligible (three entries): John Burnett 1 and 3, W. B. Somerville 2. Two ewe hoggets (seven entries) Robertson 1, J. P. Thayer 2, R. Yard--10 One ewe hogget (eight entries). R. F. Kirk 1, W. G. Ladbrook 2, J. P. Thayer 3. One ewe hogget, shorn (four entries): D. Robertson 1, W. G. Ladbrook 2 and 3. One ram hogget, shorn (eight entries): D. Robertson 1 and 3, W. G Ladbrook 2. Two ewes and lambs (three entries): W. G. Ladbrook 1, J. P. Thayer 2, D. Robertson 3. , One ewe and lamb (eight entries): H. P. Mclntyre 1, J. A. Edwards 2 and h.c., J. P. Thayer 3. ROMNEY MARSH. (For Clothed or Housed Sheep Only.) Ram, any age (three entries): H P Mclntyre 1, D. Robertson 2, R. Yardleßam, one shear (three entries): D Robertson 1, Esta. H. Stirling 2, R. Yardley 3. . Ram hogget (three entries): R. Yardley 1 and 2, D. Robertson 3. Two ram hoggets (two entries): D. Robertson 1, R. Yardley 2. Two ewe hoggets (one entry): D. Robertson. x x rx One ewe hogget (two entries): u. Robertson 1, J. A. Edwards 2. Two ewes and lambs (one entry): D Robertson. ... x x rx One ewe and lamb (one entry): D. Robertson. CORRIEDALE. Judge: Mr W. S. Ayson (Waikaka). Ram, any age (two entries): H. P. Mclntyre 1 and 2. . x tr Ram, one shear (three entries): H. P. Mclntyre 1 and 2. . One ram hogget (two entries): M. F. Mclntyre 1, J. P. Thayer 2. . Two ram hoggets (two entries): J. P. Thayer 1 and 2. . One ewe hogget (four entries): H. P. Mclntyre 1,2 and 3, J. P. Thayer h.c. . Two ewe hoggets (two entries): H. P. Mclntyre 1, J. P. Thayer 2. One ewe and lamb (four entries): H. P. Mclntyre 1,2 and 3, J. P. Thayei h.c. HALFBRED. One ewe hogget (three entries): J. P. Thayer 1, H. P. Mclntyre 2 and 3. One wether hogget (three entries): J. P. Thayer 1, W. B. Somerville 2. One ewe and lamb (four entries): J. P. Thayer 1, H. P. Mclntyre 2, J. F. Robertson 3. CROSSBRED. (Long Woolled.) Judges: Messrs A. H. Moffett (Te Houka) and J. J. McCrostie (Invercargill). Two wether hoggets, strong wool (two entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. One wether hogget, strong wool (five entries): Fleming Bros. 1,2 and 3. Two ewe hoggets, strong wool (six entries): F. Bradfield 1, Fleming Bros. 2, John Burnett 3. One ewe hogget, strong wool (ten entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 3, F. Bradfield 2, John Burnett v.h.c. and h.c. One wether hogget, fine wool (seven entries): J. G. Pullar 1, Fleming Bros. 2, James Crawford 3. Two wether hoggets, fine wool (three entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, James Crawford 3. One ewe hogget, fine wool (ten entries): James Crawford 1, Fleming Bros. 2 and h.c., J. G. Pullar 3. Two ewe hoggets, fine wool (six entries): John Burnett 1 and 3, Fleming Bros. 2. , . . - One ewe, with lamb at foot; tme wool (nine entries): A. G. Body 1, John Burnett 2, Fleming Bros. 3. One ewe, with lamb at foot; strong wool (nine entries): John Burnett 1 and 2, Fleming Bros. 3. Best ewe hogget, strong wool; open to sheep competing in singles or pairs (five, entries): Fleming Bros. L Best wether hogget, strong woolled; open to sheep competing, in singles or pairs (two entries): Fleming Bros. 1. Best wether hogget, fine wool; open to sheep competing in singles or pairs (four entries): Fleming Bros. 1. Best ewe hogget, fine wool; open to comneting in singles or pairs (four entries): James Crawford 1.

CROSSBRED. (Progeny of Fine-Woolled Ram or Ewe). Judge: Mr S. W. Ayson (Waikaka). Two ewe hoggets (four entries): James Crawford 1, A. W. Pannett 2 and 3, H. P. Mclntyre h.c. One ewe hogget (eight entries): James Robertson and Sons 1, James Crawford 2 and 3. One wether hogget (three entries): Fleming Bros. 1, James Crawford 2 and 3. . One ewe and lamb (six entries): H. P. Mclntyre 1 and 2, John Burnett 3, J. F. Robertson h.c. Best ewe hogget; open to sheep competing in singles or pairs (three entries): James Crawford 1. Best wether hogget; open to sheep competing in singles or pairs (two entries): Fleming Bros. 1. FAT SHEEP. Judge: Mr S. Callanan (Balclutha). Pen of three wethers (under 30 months); to be shown in the wool; to be judged; 5 points for carcass and 5 points for wool (two entries): F. Chittock 1, Fleming Bros. 2. Best three halfbred wethers (Down Cross cannot compete), any. age, in wool (one entry): J. F. Robertson. Three wethers or maiden ewes (Down Cross cannot compete); under 18 months; in wool; most suitable for frozen meat trade; value of skin to be taken into consideration. (Three entries): James Robertson and Sons 1, John Burnett 2, Fleming Bros. 3. Three fat sheep (Down Cross); under 18 months; in wool; most suitable for the frozen meat trade; value of skin to be taken into consideration. (One entry): Andrew Smith. Three fat ewes, any age; in wool. (Three entries): John Burnett 1, James Robertson and Sons 2, Andrew Smith 3. Three wethers or maiden ewes (Down Cross cannot compete); under 18 months; shorn; most suitable for the frozen meat trade. (Two entries): John Burnett 1, Fleming Bros. 2. Three fat sheep (Down Cross); under 18 months; shorn; most suitable for the frozen meat trade. (Two entries): A. W. Pannett 1, Andrew Smith 2. Three heaviest hoggets (in wool), ewes or wethers or both; to be weighed on the ground (two entries): Fleming Bros. 1, J. G. Pullar 2. Three ewes or wethers (over 18 months); shorn; suitable for the frozen meat trade; not to exceed 1601bs live weight; sheep to be weighed on the ground; quality and weight to be judged (one entry): A. W, Pannett. Pen or three heaviest wethers; shorn; under 30 months; sheep to be weighed on the ground (three entries): J. G. Pullar 1, Fleming Bros. 2, F. Chittock 3. Pen of three heaviest wethers; shorn; under 42 months; to be weighed on the ground (one entry): Fleming Bros. Three heaviest fat lambs (ram lambs barred) (three entries): Wallace Crawford 1, Andrew Smith 2 and 3. Three fat lambs; suitable for freezing; the lambs to be judged alive, and quality, condition, and value of fleeces to be taken into consideration by the judges when making their award (three entries): Andrew Smith 1 and 2, Wallace Crawford 3. Best pet lamb (seven entries): Margaret Smith 1, Margaret McQueen 2, Joyce Reid 3. HORSES DRAUGHT. Judge: Mr D. Brown (Dunedin). Entire horse, four years and over (two entries): R. Hamilton’s Roseprint 1. James Barclay’s Dunure Hazelwood 2. Entire horse, two years (seven entries): D. Jenkins 1, Fleming Bros. 2, J. Anderson 3, W. Clark h.c. Champion stallion: R. Hamilton. Reserve champion stallion: D. Jenkins. Colt or gelding, one year (six entries): James Robertson and Sons 1, J. T. Williams 2, D. Jenkins 3, W. Kirk h.ci Brood mare in foal or with foal at foot (one entry): Fleming Bros. Filly, three years (one entry): H. Kirk. Filly, two years (two entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. Filly, one year (seven entries): Fleming Bros. 1, D. Jenkins 2, James Robertson and Sons 3, A. Cumming h.c. 1 Gelding, four years and over (two entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. Gelding, two years (one entry): McAulay Bros. Pair of geldings, any age. One entry): Fleming Bros. Dry mare, four years and over (three entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. Best type of Clydesdale; open to one, two and three-year-old colts, fillies or geldings (nine entries): Fleming Bros. 1, H. Kirk 2. Pair of fillies, geldings, or both, two years and under, the property of one exhibitor (three entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, A. R. Johnston 3. Three colts, fillies or geldings, three years and under, the property of one exhibitor (two entries): Fleming Bros. 1, D. Jenkins 2. Best colonial-bred mare, two years and over (one entry): H. Kirk. Pair of mares, three years and over (one entry): Fleming Bros. Group of three mares or fillies (two entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. Best yearling colt or filly on the ground, to be bred and owned by exhibitor (eight entries): James Robertson and Sons 1, J. T. Williams 2. Yearling colts and fillies; two-year-old colts and fillies—Clydesdale Horse Society’s silver medal (eight entries): D. Jenkins 1, James Robertson and Sons 2, J. T. Williams 3. Champion mare: Fleming Bros. Reserve champion mare: Fleming Bros. LIGHT AND HARNESS HORSES. Judge: Mr Alex Campbell (Milton.) Thoroughbred entire horse, any age (two entries): A. Robertson 1, Potter Bros. 2. Hackney brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot (one entry): Eric Walker. Filly or gelding, two years (four entries): J. Irving 1, Stuart Irving 2, Mrs A. Wilson 3. Roadster or hack, up to 15 stone (four entries): Miss K. Wood 1 and 3, C. Mann 2. . Roadster or hack, up to 13 stone (six entries): Miss K. Wood 1, W. A; Mosley 2, Miss Joyce Pannett 3. Roadster or Hack, up to 11 stone (six entries): A. K. Paterson 1, J. McKenzie 2, W. B. Somerville 3. Three-year-old roadster or hack; to be ridden in the ring (four entries): W. B. Somerville 1, Miss K. Wood 2. Best local hack; within 15 miles radius from Kelso (five entries): A. K. Paterson 1, C. Mann 2, W. B. Somerville 3. SPECIAL CLASSES. Best Paced Hack (nine entries) : Chas. Mann 1, W. A. Mosley 2, Miss K. Wood 3. » Ladies’ Hack, to be ridden by a lady (eight entries): Miss K. Wood 1, W. A. Mosley 2, A. K. Paterson 3. . Pony, 14.2 and under, to be ridden by boy or girl (two entries): Joan Riddle 1, Mary McDonald 2. . Single Hamess Horse (five entries): Miss K. Wood 1, J. McKenzie 2, W. B. . Somerville 3.

Trooper’s Horse, owned and ridden by a trooper in uniform (six entries): J, Sell 1, J. S. McKenzie 2. Pony, 12.2 hands and under, to be ridden by boy or girl 14 years and under (six entries): P. Swainey 1 and 3, Jack G. Andrew 2. Best Lady Rider: Miss K. Wood. Best Girl Rider, 14 years and under: Joan Riddell 1, Mary McDonald 2. Best Boy Rider, 14 years and under: G. Gibson 1, G. Revie 2. Champion Ribbon for Best Light Horse: Miss K, Wood. » t> ♦ Reserve Champion Ribbon for Best Light Horse: J. S. McKenzie. Special Ribbon for Best Hack: Miss K. Wood. DOGS Judge: Mr C. Thomson (Heriot). Bearded Collie Bitch (one entry): Andrew Smith. Roughcoated Collie Dog (four entries) : L.. Jenkins 1, J. G. Pullar 2, Robert A. Duff 3. Roughcoated Collie Bitch (two entries): McAuley Bros. 1, H. King 2. Smooth Collie Dog (four entries): W. A. Thomson 1 and 2, Allan Smith 3. Smooth Collie Bitch (two entries): J. T. Williams 1, Andrew Smith 2. Smithfield Collie Dog (two entries): Allan Smith 1, W. Kirk 2. DAIRY PRODUCE AND BAKING Judges: Mesdames I. Craig (Balclutha) and J. Cooper (Freshford). 11b fresh butter (eleven entries): Mrs A. S. McKay 1, Miss F. Macnee 2 and 3, Miss G. Fleming h.c., Miss M. Evans lib powdered butter (eleven entries): Miss F. Macnee 1,2 and 3, Mrs W. Steel c 21b powdered butter in jar (five entries) : Mrs .A H. Mackay 1 and 2, Miss J. Cleghorn 3. Plate fancy butter for tea table C™ o entries): Miss Thora McKenzie 1, Mrs J. Rea 2. . Plain oven scones (nine entries): Miss M. McDonald 1, Miss M. Haugh 2, Mrs J. G. Pullar 3, Miss F. Macnee h.c. Girdle scones (five entries): Miss M. McDonald 1, Miss F. Macnee 2, Miss Lena Fleming 3. Fancy scones (nine entries): Miss K Meade 1,2 and h.c., Miss M. Haugh 3- . TH Oaten cake (three entries): Miss F. Macnee 1, Mrs A. Smith 2, Mrs R. W. McDonald 3. . Fruit cake, dark (eleven entries): Mrs A. S. Mackay 1, Miss M. Haugh 2, Miss F. Macnee 3, Miss M. McDonald v.h.c., Miss Jean Gleghom c. Light coloured fruit cake, sultanas onlv (thirteen entries): Miss E. M eaae 1 and 2, Miss J. Cleghorn 3, Miss M. Russell v.h.c. . Sponge cake (eight entries): Miss r. Macnee 1 and 3, Miss L. Fleming 2, Miss M. Haugh h.c. . Tray of biscuits (two entries): Miss Margaret Kerse 1, Miss J. Stuart 2. Tray of cakes (three entries): Miss J. Stuart 1 and 2, Miss Rita Horrell 3. Home-made bread, white (seven entries): Miss F. Macnee 1 and 3, Miss M. Fleming 2. . Sponge Sandwich (ten entries): Miss F. Macnee 1,2 and 3, Miss J. Stuart (ten entries): Mrs W. Steel 1, Miss F. Macnee 2, Miss M. Haugh 3. . T Shortbread (ten entries): Miss L. Fleming 1, Miss M. Russell 2, Mrs R. Haugh 3, Miss E. Meade v.h.c. Pikelets (seven entries): Mrs A. b. McKay l,.Mrs J. Cleghorn 2, Miss F. Macnee 3. Nut loaf (four entries): Miss F. Macnee 1, Miss L. Fleming 2. Plate jam tarts (six entries): Miss M. Russell 1, Mrs Barclay 2, Mrs A. S. McKay h.c. . Best jam (ten entries): Miss F. Macnee 1 and 3, Miss M. Haugh 2 Best jelly (four entries): Miss M. Kerse 1 and 2, Mrs Callaghan 3. Dozen heaviest hen eggs, fresh (five entries): Miss A. Leask 1, Miss Mavis Crossan 2, Miss F. Macnee 3. Dozen heaviest duck eggs, fresh (three entries): Miss D. Thayer 1, Gordon Chittock 2. AMATEUR CLASSES. lib fresh butter (ten entries): Miss M. Evans 1, Mrs E. Reid 2, Mrs A. S. McKay 3, Mrs Dillon h.c. lib powdered butter (eleven entries): Miss G. Fleming 1 and 3, Mrs A. S. McKay 2, Miss F. McKenzie h.c. Plain oven scones (six entries): Miss A. Black 1, Mrs J. G. Pullar 2, Mrs Callaghan 3. Girdle scones (ten entries): Miss M. Fleming 1, Miss A. Black 2, Mrs A. Smith 3. . Fancy scones (four entries): Mrs Low 1, Mrs W. Steel 2, Miss Thelma Black 3. Fruit cake, dark (twelve entries): Mrs C. Bathgate 1, Mrs A. Smith 2, Miss M. Whyte 3, Miss M. Peat h.c. Fruit Cake, light (14 entries): Mrs A. Black 1, Miss Reta McKay 2, Mrs J. Andrew 3. , ~ T Sponge Cake (7 entries): Mrs Low 1, Mrs Callaghan 2, Miss Rita Horrell 3. Sponge Sandwich (16 entries): Miss W. Ruthven 1, Miss J. Stuart 2 and 3, Mrs W. Ritchie h.c. Shortbread (11 entries): Mrs R. Haugh 1, Mrs T. Beattie 2 and h.c., Mrs W. Steel 3. Pikelets (10 entries): Mrs James Cleghorn 1, Miss G. Fleming 2, Miss M. Russell 3, Miss M. Peat h.c. Marble Cake (11 entries): Mrs R. Haugh 1, Mrs H. King 2, Mrs Low 3, Mrs Andrew h.c. Collection of Six Varieties, made from Milk Oaties, Creamoata, Thistle Oatmeal, or Rolled Oats (2 entries): Miss Jean Stuart 1, Mrs A. Smith 2. COMPETITIONS Judge: Mr A. Campbell (Milton). Musical nosebags (12 entries): Sergeant McCann (Heriot) 1. Polo race (6 entries): J. Weddell 1, R. Riddell 2. Pony polo race, 14 hands and under, ridden by boy or girl 14 years and under (2 entries): A. Smith 1, D. Buchanan 2. Tug-of-war on horseback (3 teams entered): Troopers J. Sell, S. Love, J. Divers, S. McKenzie 1. Pony trot, 12.2 hands and under, ridden by boy or girl 12 years and under (3 entries): J. Smith 1, A. Smith 2. , Pony trot, 14.2 hands and under, ridden by boy or girl 14 years and under (4 entries): J. Smith 1, M. McDonad 2, I. Black 3. Wrestling on horseback (8 entries): Troopers S. Love and J. Sell. Best jumping hack (maiden) over 3ft 6in brush (6 entries): J. Sell 1, A. Bain 2. . v k Best jumping hack over 3ft'6in brush, open (5 entries): J. Weddell 1,. J. Sell 2. Pony jump, 13.2 hands and under, over 2ft hurdles, ridden by boy or girl 14 years and under (2 entries): A. Smith 1. , Special section.—Young Farmers class, judging crossbred sheep (1° entries): Herbert Love, Raymond McKenzie, P. W. Finlayson and K. Crawford equal 1.

last year:— 1934 1933 Cattle 46 49 Sheep 288 340 Draught horses 68 73 ' Light horses 67 64 Competitions 49 33 Dogs 19 15 Diary produce 248 318 Totals 785 892