COMMENTS OF JUDGES

Southland Times, Issue 23381, 13 December 1937, Page 18

COMMENTS OF JUDGES

HORSES DRAUGHTS The draught horse sections, with one or two exceptions, attracted satisfactory entries. In point of numbers, mares were better. What occasionally was lacking in quantity was amply compensated for in quality. Many of the exhibits could have been shown with credit at a larger fixture, stated the judge (Mr W. J. Doak, of Rakaia). Four-year-old entires brought strong competition in which Andrew Grants imported horse Strathmore Streamline showed outstanding merit. It won on. all points, it was true to type, looked well and was brought out in good form. The second and third animals were also of a good type. The class for three-vear-old entires attracted only one entry, th;.t of M. Aird, but it was a good animal of the Scotland Superb breed and could have stood competition. Although there were three entries for the one-year-old entire colt or gelding class, only one was sent forward, a Roseprmt animal in sound condition shown by Mr W. D. Mitchell. The two-year-old entire colt class was won by R. Lockie with an animal recently imported from Australia. A fine colt, it promises to grow into a fine horse, and it was a pity that it did not meet competition. Similar promise was shown by the one-vear-old, which, although a trifle backward in condition, had good feet ana legs and was altogether a sound animal. There were only three entries for the four-year-old dry mares, but all were splendid animals and it was a very strong class. Any one of the exhibits could have won at most shows, but the first prize winner was outstanding. Dees Rosetta, shown by Andrew Grant, represented the best points of the breed. Only two three-year-old fillies were sent forward, but both were of good quality and are likely to be heard of again. . , , The strongest class of the show was that for two-year-old fillies, which both in number and quality were better than the entries in any other section. Again Andrew Grant secured first place, this time with Allandale Stella, an animal with the type characteristics strongly developed. There were only four entries in the yearling fillies, and they did not come up to the two-year-olds in any respect, but they were a useful lot. • LIGHT HORSES The judge of the light horse section, Mr J. Hamilton, of Win|on, said that none of the classes was outstanding, but the winners in each section were good enough to compete in any show ring. With the exception of two classes, the fields were fairly small. In the thoroughbred section, the champion entire horse was J. Beange’s Jacobin. The judge said that this horse was a'strong type, but it had no opposition. The filly owned by Todd Brothers, was champion of the female section, being a horse of good quality. It also, however, did not have much opposition. The reserve champion in this section was Miss J. Pannett’s Queen Tractor. In the trotting and pacing class Todd Brothers secured another championship with their stallion Arion Axworthy. This horse was a good all round stallion, capable of competing in the best of company. A. Sinclair’s Jerry Brand secured the reserve ticket in this sec-

tion. The judge remarked that a colt which showed a lot of quality was E. Todd’s exhibit, which secured the first ticket in the yearling class. The champion mare was a straight-out trotter and very well-mannered. It was owned by P. J. Marson. A. I. Stirling’s Dolly Truman secured the reserve award in this section. CARRIAGE OR HACKNEY Commenting on the hackney classes the judge, Mr A. Walker, of Otautau, spoke favourably of the standard of the horses paraded. The winning 15.2 hands cob, Miss K. Wood’s Marina, was an outstanding saddle horse. This animal, which also won the 11 stone class, was made champion. The same exhibitor produced the best dog-cart horse, Rob Roy, which was beginning to show signs of age. He had been an excellent type in his day. PONIES The judge of the ponies, Mr W. Baird, of Invercargill, commented favourably on what he considered to be the strongest section of ponies ever exhibited at the Wyndham show. He thought A. R. Johnston’s Nothing Nicer was the outstanding pony in the ring and because

of the classes it was unfortunate that it did not meet A. Duncan’s exhibit, which was awarded the championship. A. R. Johnston’s mare Princess Marina, was the reserve champion, and in the opinion of the judge it was a very promising pony. Messrs Johnston and Duncan were, the most successful exhibitors, securing several awards with their stock. COMPETITIONS The judge of the competitions, Mr W. Baird, of Invercargill, expressed pleasure at the big entry and' the high standard of the jumping. The hunter over hurdles event attracted 18 entries and a jump off was necessary to decide the ■winner. A. V. Bacon’s horse was outstanding in the higher jump event. CATTLE FRIESIANS Competition in the Friesian sections was limited, but what there was of it was keen. Some admirable animals were shown from the herds of James Brown (Waianiwa), R. H. Dickie (Tuturau) and W. Y. Dickie and Sons (Ferndale). With the Newark, Glenstuart, and Lauderdale stock on display, the sections did ample justice to the breed. Four cows in milk were paraded, all first-class Friesians with capacious udders and showing great dairy ability. The winner was W. Y. Dickie and Sons Glenstuart Alcantra Fancy, a low-set cow of great capacity, which also took the reserve championship. The second prize for cows in milk went to R. H. Dickie’s Rosevale Posch Abbekerk Gypsy, a daughter of the splendid bull Rosevale Champion Posch Echo. The dry cow class was won by W. Y. Dickie and Sons’ Gainhill Lorna Doon, who was champion at Gore on Tuesday. James Brown’s Newark Lady Royalist, the three-year-old winner, showed excellent general conformation with a large udder and sound constitution. She was show champion. R. H. Dickie won the two-year-old class with Lauderdale Susan Burkeqje, a particularly wellgrown heifer of pleasing type. Both the second and third heifers were owned by James Brown and were fine animals of type. In the class for the best female bred by the exhibitor James Brown’s three-year-old beat the winning milk cow Glenstuart Alcantra Fancy, and the winning two-year-old. Both the defeated animals were very true to type, the winner, Newark Lady Royalist, being exceptional. Excellent competition in the mature bull classes resulted in James Brown’s Ahikouka Ormsby Royal winning his class and the championship, with R. H. Dickie’s well-known show bull Lauderdale Mercena Burkeyje as reserve champion. The winning yearling bull, James Brown’s Newark King Paul, is a bull of outstanding merit likely to develop into a show champion. W. Y. Dickie’s winning herd group was headed by his mature, bull Glenstuart Alcartra Tinie and included his Gore show champion cow Gainhill Loma Doon. W. Y. Dickie and Sons won the gold medal for most points in the Friesian section. AYRSHIRES R. S. Weir was the only competitor in the Ayrshire section, but in the opinion of the judge, Mr D. J. Ireland, of Goodwood, the entries were a fine lot. He made special mention of the class for cow in milk in which Allandale Trixie 111 (by Harnelbell CrusaderAllandale Trixie II) was the prize-win-ner. The yearling heifers and bulls made a good showing; both would be heard of again in the show ring. The yearling heifer was Allandale Lady Gay and the bull (also champion) Ivanhoe Coronation, both having excellent breeding points and showing great promise.

JERSEYS Most of the leading breeders were represented in the Jersey section, though l it was only in the yearling heifer class that competition was at all keen. The six entrants in that class were a very even lot, all turned out well, and the judge, Mr J. G. Pullar, of South Hillend, eventually selected R. .Clark’s Kyledale Fairy Sunray to head the class.

The entry in general was of good quality, considering the dry season, and many of the Jerseys were worthy of exhibition at larger shows. The champion bull was R. Clark’s Beechlands Red Flag, which carried off similar honours at Wyndham last year. It was the only entrant in the class for males of three years and upwards, but there were six other competitors for the champion award. Beechland Red Flag has been for some years a well-known performer at Southland shows, and is of excellent type and breed character. Kyledale stock took also the female championship, Jersey Brae Sunny Morn, last year’s blue ribbon winner, being made champion once again. General excellence of type, together with a beautifully-formed udder, gained for her the judge’s verdict. CROSSBRED The judge of the crossbred cattle (Mr R. Dodds, Ferndale) said that the winning cow in milk, R. H. Dickie’s Gladys, was an outstanding animal which would hold its own at any show in the country. The second placed entry was also of a good type. The winning heifer in the three-year-old class was a fine specimen and the only entry in the two-year-old heifer class was also an outstanding animal. In the breeders’ class, the first and second places went to Jerseys, the third place going to a Friesian. The Jerseys were of a good type and showed plenty of milking quality. The others were somewhat coarse in line. The pairs class also went to Jerseys, the Friesians securing second award. The champion cow was a particularly fine animal and had it been entered in the purebred class it would have done very well.

SHEEP ROMNEY MARSH Competition in the Romney Marsh section was confined to a few breeders and in no class were there more than three sheep entered. The section as a whole was very good. The champion ram, sent forward by David Robertson (Waikoikoi), won the aged class and was a good-headed sheep with even woo! and a good frame, but could have stood better on its legs. The sheep placed second lost points through failure to handle well, and the third was very hard in the head covering and high in the poll. All entries in this class were from the same owner, as were the two in the unclothed class. Last year’s winner at Invercargill headed the latter class. There were only two single ram hoggets before the judge and their only weak point was that they did not handle well on the back. This weakness was the deciding point in the class for two ram hoggets. In the class for two-tooth shorn rams the winner was sent forward by Mr Peter Campbell (Wyndham). Mr D. Robertson’s ram, which was placed second, has taken prizes at other shows this year, but it did not handle as well as the winner. Another ram entered by Mr D. Robertson handled a little slack behind the shoulder and stood too close on its front legs. The champion ewe, of good even wool, was owned by the Waikoikoi breeder. The reserve champion had slightly better quality wool than that of the champion, but was a little strong in the breech wool. Mr Robertson also sent forward a hogget which stood out from all the rest in quality of wool and handling. SOUTHDOWNS Mr S. Rodger, of Ryal Bush, who judged the Southdowns, said that competition was rather restricted and altogether the section was a little disappointing. The champion ram, entered by Mr D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) was one of the best specimens in the section, possessing a good top, wool and carcass. The champion ewe was also a fine sheep, but not really outstanding. The strongest competition was found in the class for aged rams and the judge experienced some difficulty in making his awards. The deciding factor was wool, the reserve champion having a slightly stronger fleece and scarcely as good constitution. j ENGLISH LEICESTERS The English Leicester section, patronized by only two breeders, was a very small one. Apart from the winner in the aged ram class, the entry was a fairly ordinary lot. The ram owned by Mr Peter Campbell had a good head and carried weighty, even-quality wool. A pair of ewe hoggets in wool were the next best,lot in this section. , Three exhibitors provided the competition in the Shropshire classes. Mr J. S. Marshall took first prize for a ram hogget, but another hogget, the only other in the class, did not gain an award because of being grey in the face and on the legs, making it not true to type. RYELANDS i S. T. Evans (Longbush) had the Ryeland section to himself. Among the five entries there was none which could be said to be particularly attractive. A ewe, with lamb at foot, was perhaps the best of an ordinary lot. She carried a good even fleece and stood well on her legs.. CROSSBRED Crossbred sheep were judged by Mr G. L. Morrison, of Waikaka Valley. The entries produced reasonably good competition in all classes, particularly among the ewes and hoggets. Although some of the ewes hardly measured up to the judge’s standard in wool, they complied with the conditions of the class and were judged accordingly. The pairs of wether hoggets were of fair quality, but evidently had not received a great deal of preparation for show purposes. On the other hand the single ewe hoggets were fine specimens and made up one of the most interesting classes in the section. All were good quality and well produced. DAIRY PRODUCE BUTTER EXHIBITS EVEN All the exhibits in the fresh and powdered butter sections were very even, said the judge, Mrs R. McDonald, of Glencoe. The first and second placed exhibits were of a good standard and were of a much higher quality than any of the other entries. In the class for salt butter the first exhibit was of a high standard, but the second and third placed entries contained too much moisture. PRIZE-LIST HORSES DRAUGHTS (Judge: Mr W. J. Doak, Rakaia.) Champion male: Andrew Grant’s Strathmore Streamline, imp. (Woodbank Majestic-Lochrain Muriel). Reserve champion male: R. Lockie. Champion female: Andrew Grant’s Dees Rosetta, imp. (Benedictino-Dun-ure Roseway). Reserve champion female: D. Caldwell’s Inglemere Doreen (Scotland Sup-erb-Inglemere Rosebud). Clydesdale Horse Society’s medal for best two-year-old or yearling colt or filly, bred by exhibitor: D, E. Caldwell’s Inglemere Dora. Entire horse, four years and upwards (four entries): Andrew Grant 1, C. Milne and Sons 2 and 3.

Entire horse, three years (one entry): M. Aird 1. . Entire colt, two years (two entries): R. Lockie 1. Entire colt or gelding, one year (three entries): W. D. Mitchell 1. Dry mare, four years and upwards (three entries): Andrew Grant 1, D. E. Caldwell 2, A. Noble 3. Filly, three years (four entries): D. E. Caldwell 1, Andrew Grant 2. Filly, two years (seven entries): Andrew Grant 1, D. Caldwell 2 and 4, James McCallum 3. Filly, one year (four entries): H. E. Clarke 1, W. D. Mitchell 2 and 3, James Winter h.c. Gelding, three years and upwards (three entries): Andrew Grant 1 and 2, H. Anderson 3. Gelding, two years (one entry): C. Milne and Sons. Colt or filly, two years and under, bred by exhibitor (10 entries): Andrew Grant 1, D. Caldwell 2, James McCallum 3, H. E. Clarke h.c. Pair of mares or fillies, any age (four entries): Andrew Grant 1, D. Caldwell 2 and 3, W. D. Mitchell 4. Pair of fillies or geldings, or a filly and gelding, two years or under (three entries: D. E. Caldwell 1, H. E. Clarke 2, W. D. Mitchell 3. Group of three mares or fillies, any age (two entries): Andrew Grant 1, D. E. Caldwell 2.

Pair of working horses, dry mares or geldings, three years or upwards (one entry): Andrew Grant 1. Spring van horse, up to one ton, driven in harness, no vehicle (three entries): Andrew Grant 1, W. Frame 2, W. J. Johnston 3. Best and fastest walking draught stallion, three years and upwards (two entries): Andrew Grant 1, M. Aird 2. Best and fastest walking draught mare, three years and upwards (four entries): Andrew Grant 1, A. Noble 2, D. E. Caldwell 3 and h.c. THOROUGHBREDS , (Judge: Mr J. Hamilton, Winton) Champion entire: J. Beange’s Jacobin (Rosepierre-High Heels). Champion mare: Todd Bros. (Philamor-Soldier’s Fancy). Reserve champion mare: Miss J. Pannett’s Queen Tractor. Entire, three years and upwards (one entry): J. Beange 1. Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot (one entry): S. Kirby 1. Gelding, or dry mare, three years and upwards (three entries): Miss J. Pannett 1, Miss K. Wood 2, J. C. Cook 3. Colt, filly or gelding, two years (two entries): James Johnston’s Daybreak 1, R. G. Cameron 2. Colt, filly or gelding, one year (one entry): Todd Bros. 1. TROTTING OR PACING (Judge: Mr J. Hamilton, Winton) Champion entire: Todd Bros. 1 Arion Axworthy (Arion Guy-Belle Heller). Reserve champion entire: A. Sinclair’s Jerry Brand (Worthy BondCorlett). Champion mare: P. J. Marson’s Bellbird (Western Dawn-Bellman m.) Reserve champion mare: A. I. Stirling’s Dolly Truman (Truman DirectDahlia Dillon). Trotting or pacing stallion, three years and upwards (two entries): Todd Bros.’ Arion Axworthy 1, I. Horne’s Royal Silk 2. Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot (one entry): E. Todd’s Trixie Bell 1. Colt, filly or gelding, two years (four entries): F. J. Bogue’s September 1, A. Sinclair’s Jerry Brand 2, R. Wylie’s Lady Bond 3. Colt, filly or gelding, one year (four entries): E. Todd 1, Mrs A. A. Wilson 2, E. Frame 3. Colt, filly or gelding, two years and under (eight entries): F. J. Bogue’s September 1, E. Todd 2. Standard-bred trotting dry mare or gelding, three years or over, in har-

ness (five entries): P. J. Marson 1, J. T. Hunter 2, R. Shaw 3. Standard-bred pacing, dry mare or gelding, three years or over, in harness (two entries): A. I. Stirling 1, S. W. McGill 2, CARRIAGE OR HACKNEY (Judge: Mr A. Walker, Outram) Champion harness horse: Christie Bros.’ All Black. Champion saddle horse: Miss K. Wood.

Maiden hackney, mare or gelding (seven entries): J. McMullan 1, John Patrick 2, James Archibald 3. Cob, 15.2 or under (seven entries): Miss K. Wood 1, J. McMullan 2, Christie Bros. 3.

Mare or gelding, up to 15 stone (six entries): F. F. Leckie 1, A. Cartwright 2, A. V. Bacon 3.

Mare or gelding, up to 13 stone (eight entries): T. U. MdDonald 1, Miss K. Wood 2, A. Cartwright 3. Mare or gelding, up to 11 stone (13 entries): Miss K. Wood 1, J. McMullan 2, Mrs H. Philpott 3. Women’s hackney, to be ridden by a woman (14 entries): Mrs A. Oliver 1, T. U. McDonald 2, Miss J. Pannett 3. Best woman rider (12 entries): Mrs H. Philpott 1, Miss K. Wood 2, Miss Hay 3. Dogcart horse, 15 hands or over, in hdtness (seven entries): Miss K. Wood I, J. Patrick 2, A. V. Bacon 3. Light mare or gelding, ovei - 15 hands, driven in harness (seven entries): P. J. Marson 1, A. Cartwright 2, J. M. Archibald 3.

Harness mare or gelding, under 15 hands, driven in harness (four entries): Christie Bros. 1, Miss J. Pannett 2, Miss Maud Dawson 3. Best walking horse, ridden in saddle (10 entries): Miss J. Pannett 1, A. Cartwright 2, Mrs A. Oliver 3. PONIES (Judge: Mr William Baird, Invercargill) Champion male: J. Kirk’s Wee Spark. Reserve champion male: E. Rabbidge. Champion female: A. Duncan’s Trixie. Reserve champion female: A. R. Johnston. Pony brood mare, under 13.2 hands, in foal or with foal at foot (one entry): G. Sutherland 1. Pony colt, filly or gelding, two years (three entries): W. E. Wilhelmsen 1, A. R. Johnston 2, J. Kirk 3. Yearling pony colt, filly or gelding (two entries): F. Clarke 1, E. Rabbidge 2. Pony, under 14.2 hands (six entries): A. R. Johnston l, E. Rabbidge 2, W. E. Wilhelmsen 3. Pony, under 14 hands (seven entries): A. Duncan 1, W. E. Wilhelmsen 2, A. Cartwright 3. Pony, under 13.2 hands (seven entries): A. Duncan 1, A. R. Johnston 2 and 3. Pony, under 13 hands (five entries): A. Duncan 1, A. R. Johnston 2, Bruce Hunter 3. Pony under 12.2 hands (seven entries): Edith Irwin 1, L. Bagrie 2, J. A. Rule 3. . Pony, under 12 hands (five entries): J. A. Rule 1, W. E. Wilhelmsen 2, W. Tither 3. , Harness pony, mare or gelding, under 14 2 hands , (four entries): A. R. Johnston 1, E. Rabbidge 2, Miss Maud Dawson 3. Hamess pony, mare or gelding, under 14 hands (five entries): A. Duncan 1, A. Cartwright 2, A. R. Johnston 3. Hamess pony, mare or gelding, under 13 2 hands (five entries): A. Duncan 1, A. R. Johnston 2, J. P. McGrouther 3. Hamess pony, mare or gelding, under 13 hands (three entries): A. R. Johnston 1, C. Hunter 2, A. Duncan 3. Best all-round pony, saddle or harness. under 13 hands (three entries): A. R. Johnston 1. R. McCaughan 2. SHETLAND PONIES Colt, filly or gelding (one entry): M. J. Thompson L

CATTLE „ - '.u ■ JERSEYS (Judge: Mr J. G. Pullar, South Hillend) Champion bull: R. Clark’s Kyledale Flag Lieutenant (Beechlands Red FlagKyledale Annabelle), -

Reserve: R. Clark’s Beechlands Ronald.

Champion cow: R. Clark’s Jersey, Brae Sunny Mom (Xenias Volunteer, imp.-Jersey Brae Sunflower).

Reserve: R. Clark’s Maori Precious Maid.

Cow in milk (three entries): R? Clark 1 and 2.

Cow, visibly in calf (one entry): R. Clark 1. Cow and two of her progeny (two entries): R. Clark 1 and 2. Heifer, three years, in calf or in milk (three entries): R. Clark 1 and 2.

Heifer, two years, in milk (three en-‘ tries): R. Clark. 1 and 2. Heifer, sixteen months and under (six entries): R. Clark 1 and h.c., A. J. Gregory 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since November 1, 1936 (two entries): R. Clark 1, R. McLellan 2. > ‘‘

Bull, three years and upwards (one entry):» R. Clark 1. Bull, two years (three entries): R., Clark 1, A. J. Gregory 2, R. McLellan h.c. Bull, sixteen months or under (three | entries): J. Winter 1, R. Clark 2, A.' and J. Young h.c. . n Breeders’ group, consisting of bull >i any age; cow in milk or in calf; heifer,' three years, in milk or in calf; heifer, two years; heifer, 16 months or under (two entries): R. Clark 1 and 2. AYRSHIRES (Judge: Mr D. J. Ireland, Goodwood) Champion bull: R. S. Weir’s Ivanhoe Coronation (Hobsland Senator-Ivanhoe Victoria). ; ; Champion cow: R. S. Weirs Allandale Trixie 111 (Hamelbell CrusaderAllandale Trixie II). Reserve: R. S. Weir’s Allandale Myra II (Hamelbell Crusader-Allandale Charm). „ , Cow, in milk (one entry): R. S. Weirs Allandale Trixie 111. Cow, visibly in calf (two entries): R. S. Weir’s Allandale Beulah _ 1, R. S. Weir’s Allandale Annie Laurie 2. Heifer, three years, in calf or in milk (one entry): R. S. Weir’s Ivanhoa Charm 1. ■ Heifer, two years, in milk (one entry): R. S. Weir’s Allandale Myra II Heifer, sixteen months and under (two entries): R. S. Weir’s Allandale Chrissie II 1, R. S. Weir’s Allandale Silver Bell II 2. Heifer, calved since November I, 1936 (two entries): R. S. Weir’s Allandale Lady Gay 1, R. S. Weir’s Allandale Bunty 2. • Bull, sixteen months or under (one entry): R. S. Weir’s Ivanhoe Coronation (Hobsland Senator-Ivanhoe Victoria) 1. Breeders’ group: R. S. Weir 1. FRIESIANS (Judges: Mr Hugh Fraser, Seaward Downs, and Mr John Young, Drum- ■ mond) Champion bull: James Brown’s Ahikouka Ormsby Royal (Mooie OrmsbyAhikouka Lady Royalist. Reserve: R. H. Dickie’s Lauderdale Mercena Burkeje (Springbank Zozo Mercena-Lauderdale Burkeje Posch). Champion cow: J. Brown’s Newark Lady Royalist (Ahikouka Ormspy Royal-Newark Apple Blossom). Reserve: W. Y. Dickie and Sons Gainhill Doon (Rosevale Echo Sylvia Sir Colantha-Gainhill Joy). Cow, in milk (Wee entries): W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, R. H. Dickie 2. Cow. visibly in calf (two entries): W« Y. Dickie and Sons 1, R. H. Dickie 2.

Cow or heifer, any age, in milk, bred by exhibitor (four entries): James Brown 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, R. H. Dickie 3. Heifer, three years, in calf or in milk (three entries): James Brown 1, R. H. Dickie 2, W. Y. Dickie 3. Heifer, two years, in milk (three entries): R. H. Dickie 1, James Brown 2 and 3. Heifer, two years, dry (two entries): R. H. Dickie 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2. . . , . Heifer, two years, in milk or dry, showing most dairy qualities (four entries): R. H. Dickie 1 and 3, James Brown 2. Heifer, sixteen months and under (two entries): W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1 and 2, R. H. Dickie 3. Heifer, calved since November 1, 1936 (two entries): W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, R. H. Dickie 2. Heifer, yearling, under sixteen months, bred by exhibitor (four entries): W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1 and 2, R. H. Dickie 3. Bull, three years and upwards (three entries): James Brown 1, R. H. Dickie 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 3. Bull, sixteen months and under (three entries): James Brown 1, R. H. Dickie 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 3. Breeders’ group—Bull, any age; cow in milk or in calf: heifer, three ?'ears, in milk or in calf; heifer, two years; heifer, sixteen months or under (two entries'): W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, R. H. Dickie 2. CROSSBRED (Judge: Mr R. Dodds, Fcmdale)

Champion cow: R. H. Dickie. Cow, in milk, best adapted for dairy purposes (three entries): R. H. Dickie 1, F, S. McDonald 2, W. Thompson 3 Heifer three years, in calf or in milk (two entries): R. H. Dickie 1, W. Thompson 2. . , . ~ Heifer, two years, visibly in calf or in milk (one entry): F. S. McDonald 1. Heifer sixteen months or under (five entries): Allan Clark 1 and 2. R. Waters 3 and h.c.

Best two heifers, sixteen months or under (two entries): Allan Clark 1, K. Waters (Tuturau) 2. Best two cows or heifers, or cow and heifer (one entry): R. H. Dickie 1. Best type of cow or heifer showing most dairy points (three entries): R. H. Dickie 1, F. S. McDonald 2.

SPECIAL CATTLE CLASSES Yearling heifer of approved purebred type (four entries): R. S. Weir IHeifer calf, bom since August 1, 1937, Jersey or Ayrshire breed or cross (two entries): O. Hunter 1, Russell Heydon 2. Heifer calf, born since August 1, 1937, Friesian, Shorthorn or Red Poll breeds or cross (three entries): R. Heydon 1, I. Thompson 2, I. Dickie 3. Cottar’s cow, any breed or cross (two entries): O. Hunter 1, W. Thompson 2. SHEEP ROMNEY MARSH (Judge: Mr A. S. Murray, Mosgiel) Champion ram: David Robertson. Reserve champion: David Robertson. Champion ewe: David Robertson. Reserve champion: David Robertson. Aged ram (three entries): David Robertson 1,2 and 3. . Aged ram, unclothed (two entries): David Robertson 1 and 2. Ram hogget (two entries): David Robertson 1 and 2. . Pen two ram hoggets (two entries): David Robertson 1 and 2. , Two-tooth ram shorn (three entries;: P. Campbell 1, David Robertson 2 and 3. . . Ewe in milk (three entries): David Robertson 1, J. A. Edwards 2. Ewe hogget (two entries): David Robertson 1 and 2. . Pen two ewe hoggets (two entries): David Robertson 1 and 2. Two-tooth ewe, shorn (three entries): David Robertson 1, P. Campbell 2. Three shearling rams, best suited for breeding export fat lambs, shorn (three entries): David Robertson 1, P. Campbell 2, J. A. Edwards 3. SOUTHDOWNS (Judge: Mr S. Rodger, Wrights Bush) Champion ram: D. Robertson. Reserve champion: P. Campbell. Champion ewe: D. Robertson. Reserve champion: P. Campbell. Two-tooth ram, shorn (four entries): S. T. Evans 1 and 2, P. Campbell 3 and 4. Ewe hogget (two entries): S. T. Evans 1 and 2. .. t . Ewe: (three entries): Daviu Robertson 1, P. Campbell 2, S. T. Evans 3. Aged ram (two entries): David Robertson 1, P. Campbell 2. BORDER LEICESTER (Judge: Mr R. Anderson, jun., Kauana) Champion ram: W. Kennedy. Reserve champion: P. Campbell. Champion ewe: J. A. Edwards. Reserve champion: J. A. Edwards. Aged ram (three entries): W. Kennedy 1, P. Campbell 2. Aged ram, unclothed (two entries): W. Kennedy 1, J. A. Edwards 2. Ram hogget (two entries): W. Kennedy 1, J. A. Edwards 2. Pen two ram hoggets (one entry): J. A. Edwards 1. . Two-tooth ram, shorn (four entries): J. A. Edwards 1 and 2, P. Campbell 3. Ewe in milk (three entries): J. A. Edwards 1 and 2, W. Kennedy 3. Ewe hogget (two entries): W. Kennedy 1, J. A. Edwards 2. Pair ewe hoggets (two entries): W. Kennedy 1, J. A. Edwards 2. Two-tooth ewe, shorn (four entries): W. Kennedy 1, P. Campbell 2, J. A. Edwards 3. Three yearling rams, best suited for breeding export fat lambs, shorn (three entries): J. A. Edwards 1, P. Campbell 2 and 3. ENGLISH LEICESTER (Judge: Mr R. Anderson, jun., Kauana) Aged ram (two entries): P. Campbell 1, S. T. Evans 2. Two-tooth ram, shorn (three entries): 5. T. Evans 1, P. Campbell 2 and 3. Pair ewe hoggets (two entries): P. Campbell 1. SHROPSHIRE DOWNS (Judge: Mr S. Rodger, Wrights Bush) Ram hogget (two entries): J. S. Marshall 1. Ewe hogget (four entries): W. Kennedy 1, S. T. Evans 2, J. S. Marshall 3. Ewe (one entry): W. Kennedy 1. RYELAND (Judge: Mr S. Rodger, Wrights Bush) Ram hogget (one entry): S. T. Evans 1. Ewe hogget (two entries): S. T. Evans 1 and 2. Ewe (one entry): S. T. Evans 1. Aged ram (one entry): S. T. Evans 1. FAT SHEEP (Judge: Mr John Dixon, Gore) Three fat wethers, shorn, for butchers’ purposes (three entries): W. B. Whyte 1, S. T. Evans 2 and 3. Three fat ewes, shorn, for butchers’ purposes (two entries): S. T. Evans 1, Peter Campbell 2. Three freezing sheep, shorn (two entries): S. T. Evans 1, W. B. Whyte 2. Five wethers or maiden ewes, shorn, for frozen meat trade (two entries): W. B. Whyte 1, S. T. Evans 2. Three fat lambs, fine wool, for butchers’ purposes (seven entries): G. Templeton 1, A. Howe 2 and 3. Three “fat lambs, coarse wool (three entries): W. Frame 1, J. Arnott 2. Three fat lambs, fine wool, for frozen meat trade (10 entries): G. Templeton 1, Wyndham Racing Club 2, A. and J. Young 3. Three fat lambs, coarse wool, for frozen meat trade (five entries): W. Frame 1, S. T. Evans 2, J. D. Hopkins 3. Five fat freezing lambs, fine wool (five entries): Wyndham Racing Club 1, A. Howe 2, S. T. Evans 3. Five fat freezing lambs, coarse wool (five entries): S. T. Evans 1, J. E. Me-. Kay and Son 2, J. Arnott 3. Three fat lambs, coarse wool, for freezing, not over 301 b freezing weight (three entries): A. Howe 1, Wyndham Racing Club 2, S. T. Evans 3. Pet lamb (eight entries): Colin Dickie 1, J. Hamilton 2, Betty Mitchell 3. CROSSBRED (Judge: Mr G. L. Morrison, Waikaka) Pair ewes, strong wool, with lambs (five entries): A. Howe 1, W. Robinson 2 and 3. Pair ewe hoggets, strong wool (six entries): W. Robinson 1 and 2, E. Rabbidge 3. Pair wether hoggets (three entries): W. B. Whyte 1, W. Robinson 2, E. Rabbidge 3. Ewe hogget, strong wool (six entries); W. B. Whyte 1, E. Rabbidge 2, W. Robinson 3. SHEEP DOGS (Judge: Mr J. Scott, Invercargill) Rough Collie dog (six entries): W. JJohnston 1, O. Hunter 2.

Rough Collie bitch (one entry): J Robertson 1.

Smooth Collie dog (three entries): Christie Bros. 1, A. J. Townley 2. Smooth Collie bitch (three entries): C. McKelvie, jun. 1, A. Howe 2. Bearded Collie dog (three entries): W. E. Wilhelmsen 1, John Woods 2.

COMPETITIONS (Judge: Mr W. Bail’d, Invercargill) Best boy rider under 11 years: A. R. Johnston. Best girl rider under 11 years: R. A. Henry. Best boy rider under 14 years: E. Rabbidge. Best girl rider under 14 years: A. R. Johnston.

Pony trot: W. E. Wilhelmsen 1, J. McLellan 2, A. Mawdsley 3. Pony polo race: J. A. Rule 1, R. A. Henry 2. Open polo race: R. A. Henry 1, L. Rule 2, J. A. Rule 3. Pony jump: J. Bell 1, R. A. Henry 2, A. Mawdsley 3. Maiden jump: J. J. Wylie’s Keriri Chimes 1, F. F. Leckie’s Trooper 2, H. Blackmore’s Last Chance 3.

Hunter over hurdles: W. T. Hazlett’s Eastern Chief 1, A. G. Ross 2, R. McVicar’s Gympie 3. Pine Bush jump: J. L. Hazlett’s Conini 1, R. McVicar’s Gympie 2, W. T. Hazlett’s Eastern Chief 3.

High leap: A. V. Bacon 1, J. Bell’s Queen 2, H. Blackmore’s Crescent 3.

BAKING

(Judge: Mrs M. C. Dalrymple, Otahuti)

Home-made loaf 21b (two entries): Mrs W. Knapp 1, Miss J. Cameron 2. Four oven scones (10 entries): Mrs W. Knapp 1, Mrs T. A. Robinson 2 and 3.

Four oven scones, open to those who have never won a first prize (five entries): Mrs G. McDonald 1, Mrs E. Rabbidge 2, Miss Maisie Frame 3. Four girdle scones, open to those who have never won a first prize (five entries): Mrs G. McDonald 1, Mrs L. J. Ronald 2, Miss Maisie Frame 3. Four girdle scones (seven entries): Mrs G. McDonald 1, Mrs W. Knapp 2, Miss Linda Ronald 3. Four wheatmeal scones (nine entries): Miss J. Cameron 1, Mrs T. A. Robinson 2, Miss Maisie Frame 3. Four oatmeal cakes, made with water (four entries): Mrs W. Knapp 1, Mrs T. A. Robinson 2, Mrs G. McDonald 3.

Plate of six pikelets (seven entries): Miss Maisie Frame 1, Miss Doris Mitchell 2, Mrs T. A. Robinson 3. Shortbread in six squares (four entries): Miss K„ J. Buchanan 1, Mrs W. Buchanan 2, Mrs T. A. Robinson 3. Gingerbread cake, not cut (four entries): Mrs T. A. Robinson 1, Mrs E. Rabbidge 2, Mrs E. H. Rankin 3, CAKES AND SMALL GOODS (Judge: Mrs J. T. Martin, Glencoe) Fruit cake, light, not to be iqed (six entries): Mrs W. Knapp 1, Mrs T. A. Robinson 2, Miss J. Cameron 3. Fruit Cake, dark, not to be iced (seven entries): Miss J. Cameron 1, Mrs E. Rabbidge 2, Mrs T. A. Robinson 3. Madeira cake, plain (five entries): Mrs E. Rabbidge 1, Miss E. R. Henry 2, Miss F. Sinclair 3. Seed cake (seven entries): Miss F. Sinclair 1, Miss J. Cameron 2, Mrs E. Rabbidge 3, Miss E. R. Henry 4. Square of Napoleon cake (four entries): Mrs T. A. Robinson 1, Miss K. J. Buchanan 2, Mrs W. Knapp 3. Tricolour cake (four entries): Mrs W. Knapp 1, Miss E. Henry 2, Mrs T. A. Robinson 3.

Chocolate cake, iced, with filling (four entries): Mrs L. J. Ronald 1, Miss J. Cameron 2, Miss Dorothy Bennie 3. Sponge cake, not to be iced, no filling (eight entries): Miss E. Sinclair 1, Miss F. Sinclair 2, Miss K. J. Buchanan 3, Mrs E. Rabbidge 4, Butter sponge, to be iced, with filling (seven entries): Miss E. Sinclair l,Miss F. Sinclair 2, Mrs L. J. Ronald 3, Mrs T. A. Robinson 4.

Tray of biscuits, only best varieties (five entries): Miss K. J. Buchanan 1, Miss F. Sinclair 2, Mrs T. A. Robinson 3 - Tray of afternoon tea cakes, six varieties, no cut cake or biscuits allowed (two entries): Miss K. J. Buchanan 1, Mrs T. A. Robinson 2. JUNIOR CLASS FOR GIRLS Home-made girdle scones (two entries): Linda Ronald 1, June Stewart 2. Home-made oven scones (three entries): June Stewart 1, Moira Robinson 2, Eunice Ronald 3. Plate of six pikelets (two entries): Moira Robinson 1, Eunice Ronald 2. Tray of afternoon cakes, no cut cakes or biscuits allowed (two entries): Moira Robinson 1, Edith Henry 2. Sponge sandwich, with filling (five entries): Linda Ronald 1, Edith Henry 2, Moira Robinson 3 and 4. Four squares of shortbread (six entries): Eunice Ronald 1, Mabel Hunter 2, Moira Robinson 3. DAIRY PRODUCE Judges: Mr A. T. Gulliver, Invercargill (cheese) and Mrs R. McDonald, Glencoe (butter). One large cheese (white): F. C. Milne (Wyndham factory) !, W. Wyeth (Brydone factory) 2, J. H. Henderson (Menzies Ferry) 3. One large cheese (coloured): C. B. Atkinson (Toi Tois) 1, M. J. Stewart (Hokonui) 2, F. C. Milne (Wyndham) 3Fresh butter, non-separator, samples to consist of lib in Mb pats: Mrs P. Adamson 1, Miss J. Cameron 2, Mrs C. F. Hunter 3. Fresh butter, separator, samples to consist of lib in Jib pats: Mrs P. Adamson 1, Miss J. Cameron 2, Mrs E. Rabbidge 3. Powdered butter, separator, samples to consist of lib in Jib pats: Mrs P. Adamson 1, Miss J. Cameron 2, Mrs E. Rabbidge 3, Mrs C. F. Hunter 4. Powdered butter, non-separator, samples to consist of 11b in Jib pats: Miss J. Cameron 1, Mrs P. Adamson 2, Mrs C. F. Hunter 3. Salt butter, in crocks of not less than 51b: Miss J. Cameron 1, Mrs P. Adamson 2, Mrs J. Craig, jun., 3. Fancy butter: Mrs P. Adamson 4. SHEEP-GUESSING COMPETITION Miss Muriel Campbell and Mr J. Forbes (Waimumu), 2941 b 1 eq, Mrs S. T. Evans 294|1b and Mr A. S. Murray (Mosgiel) 293J1b 3 eq. Correct weight, 2941 b.