JERSEY CATTLE.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13820, 28 November 1908, Page 3

JERSEY CATTLE.

A LARGE SALIC. MESSRS GRIFFITHS AND CORNWALL'S STOCK. There wys. a very large attendance at the Homestead, Corbett Road, yesterday, when the whole of Messrs Griffiths and Cornwall's herd of purebred Jerseys were submitted to public auction by Mr Newton King. Special arrangements had been made for the convenience of buyers, and temporary stands capable of seating about 200 people had been erected.. These, however, failed to accommodate all those in attendance. Many of the breeders of note of Jersey cattle in the North Island were present, also Messrs J. A. Gilruth, J. W. Deem, Captain Young, and H. Munro, of the Agricultural Departmpnt. The catalogue embraced every Jersey in the herd, generally recognised to be the finest in the Dominion. All the animals were either registered in the New Zealand Jersey Herd Book or are eligible and application made. The vendors are both widely known amongst the Jersey breeders of to-day, and are both keen judges of the breed. Mr Cornwall, in fact, has officiated as judge at nearly all the principal shows of the Dominion. When he first commenced dairying, twenty years ago, he was impressed with the butter-producing powers of the Jerseys, and at once decided to build up a herd of purebred Jerseys. As butter production has always been his main object, Mr Cornwall has become a careful student of dairy form, and has always had at the head of his herd bulls whose mothers have proved themselves great dairy cows. By breeding in this way he has year by year steadily improved the standard of his herd until to-day he, with Mr Griffiths, can safely claim to possess the finest collection of buttertat Jerseys in New Zealand. Mr Griffiths, an ardent admirer of Jerseys, who owned amongs others Friskey, Magnet's Peggy, and Grannie's Girl (the latter he had purchased from Mr Cornwall), two years ago joined forces with Mr Cornwall in the purchase of the late Mr F. L. Wright's famous herd of twenty-one Je~seys, which comprised his most recent importations trom England, including the imported cow Fury, and her three daughters, and the imported bulls Doctor and ! Wild Cherry, which are well known to most breeders. To still further improve the butter production a bull and two heifers were imported from the great herd of Mr John F. White, of New York State, U.S.A. Unfortunately, the bull died as the result of an accident a few months after landing, and is only represented by two yearling heifers and dne young bull. As ttye herd had now become sufficiently large and select, the partners decided that they would secure the very best bull that could be purchased on the Island of Jersey. They entered into negotiations with the greatest authority there, and were successful in securing tho great young bull Campanile's Sultan, after he Tiad won the coveted prize of "Reserve over all Jersey" as a yearling in competition with the finest forty-one yearlings owned on the island. He has stamped himself a show animal by his great win, but his chief merit lies in the wonderful deeds at the pail of his ancestors. The wonderful old cow Grannie, now in her twentieth year, is practically the foundation of the original herd, and she is represented by four daughters, four granddaughters, two greatgranddaughters, and a great-great-grandson. Although Granme's Girl is perhaps the best known, some of her relatives would push her very close for first place. This is a butter-fat family pure and simple, every animal fit to compete in a contest and bound to breed butter producers. At the recent butter-fat contest at Pal|nioreton North the first prize fell to a daughter of Grannie, and the second prize to her granddaughter. Bidding was brisk throughout, particularly for the heads of the herd. Lot 1 (bull)— Campanile's Sultan P 4000 H.C. J.H.B. (Sultan of Oaklands—Campanile III). Bred by Mr Bequest, Island of Jersey. Born Apri 1 3, 1906. Won reserve over Jersey ApriJ 1907, and was imported by Griffiths and Cornwall October, 1907* He is of solid colour, except for white on flank and brisket, black tongue and switch, of lofty carriage and aristocratic appearance. Largo prominent eyes, good well curved horns nicely put on, dished face, good neck followed by the best of withers, iwth a long strong straight back, broad hips, well set tail, thin and finely tapered. Ho had a grand switch but a young heifer chewed most of it off and rather disfigured it, rich loose soft skin, great depth of body. Siro is supposed to have been sold for £3000, his dam's sire was sold at auction for 12,000 dollars (£2,4oo)—Purchased hv Mr C. Clarke (New Plymouth) — at 140 guineas. Lot 2. (cow)— Grannie 27. (Halcombe 1138— Fancy 106). Born Juno 30, 1889. Bred by W. K. HuJke. She has milked 63 lbs in one day, and when 14 years old in eleven months 10,820 lbs and produced 16 lbs churned butter in 7 days from milk set in pans. Though in her 20th year, she has just completed 12 months' heavy milking. — 26 guineas. Mr Eddie (Pahiatua). Lot Jj (heifer) — Grannie's Cherry. (Wild Cherry, imp. — Grannie). Born November 21, 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. A beautifully quiet, placid heifer, with great spring of ribs and girth capable of storing a large bulk of food. — 36 guineas. Dr Xoonan (Manaia). Lot 4 (cow) — Grannie's Folly, 308 |( Exile A2J-Grannie 27). Born August 25 1904. Bred by F. W. Cornwall. She | has milked 35 lbs with this her first jcalf. — 21 guineas. A. R. Knight (Westow n). Lot o (heifer calf) — Grannie's Frolic (Doctor — Grannie's Folly). Born July 27. 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. A grand-daughter of the great cow Grannie. A very neat heifer, with nice teats well spread. — 17 guineas. Mr J. I). Healy (Stratford). Lot 6 (cow) — Mamy I, 29 (Cairo X.— Grannie 27). Born September 1, 1899. Bred by F. W. Cornwall. A daughter of Grannie. Has milked 48 lbs in 24 hours with a 5.1 test. Has a remarkable constitution. Very much like her mother. — 35 guineas. Mr T. Luxton (Waitara). Lot 7 (bull calf) — Mamy's Sultan (Campanilo's Sultan — Mamy I). Born, October 8, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and; Cornwall. If it is possible to judge so (young a calf, this will be a great one His breeding cannot be faulted. He parries a splendid head; very robust (constitution, deep body and long level jback. — 18 guineas. Mr A. O'Donnell (Manaia). Lot 8 (cow)— Mamy 11.. 203 (ExileMaray I.). Born January 6, 1903. Bred by F. W. Cornwall. A grand-daughter

ol (Jrnunio. Milks 40 ll>s dally, will) it ti«.st o! ."Mi. -51 tfiiim'HS. Mr I' 1 . Ki'inhtW\v (SI nit lord). Lot !) (lmlO— Mmny's Luna (Linm .s (Johltui llopo— Mamy 11.). Horn Octolior 21, 1007. Brod hy Ontliths nnd CornwiilJ. This was thought by many to be the pick of tho bulls.— (it) j^iunca--, Mr Paton (Lepperton). Lot 10 (bull chlO— Grannie- a Gami)anil«' (Cnmpanilo's Sultan— iAhmiy II). Horn October 10. 1908. Hre<l by (,ntfiths and Cornwall. ti<«"l bold ( ; vt ' s and splendid back and well finished.23 guineas. Sir A. E. Watkms (Ure!U Lot 11 (hoifor)- -Mermaid, 502 (Cute Cicero- Mamy 11). Born December 16, 15)06. Kred by F. W. Cornwall, Bell Block. Only recently dropped her first calf, and is milking from Si to 34 lbs daily, and likely to improve. Very deep-bodied heifer, with remarkable constitution.— 7o guineas, Mr A. &. Watkins. , Ix)t 12 (bull calf)— Cicero s Sultan (Campanile's .Sultan— Mermaid). Born November 1, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall.— l 4 guineas Mr A. liuchanan (Palmorston North). Lot 13 (cow)— Gavotte, 499 (DoctorGossip 11). Born October 21 1904. Bred by Mrs F. L. Wright. An attractive heifer with fine soft skin; good udder with teats well placed. Milked 38 lbs daily.— 3s guineas, Mr James Phillips (Mangatoke). Lot 14 (heifer)— Merry Maiden (Wild Cherry— Gavotte). Born August 15, 1907. " Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. —40 guineas,' Mr A. O'Donnell (Manaia). Lot 15 (heifer calf) — Campanile s Gavotte (Campanile's Sultan— Gavotte. Born September 19. 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. This is the first calf born in New Zealand to Campanile's Sultan, and is a strong, robust thing, showing remarkable quality and resemblance to her imported sire. — 22 guineas, Mr I. Tuke (Bell Block). Lot 16 (heifer) — Lady Grace, 500 (Wild Cherry— Gavotte). Born July 6, 1906. Bred by Mrs F. L. Wright, Auckland. A handsome daughter of the champion bull Wild Cherry.— 47 guineas, Mr A. Buchanan. Lot 17 (bull calf)— Dick Turpin (Wild Cherry — Lady Grace). Born July 16, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. An inbred son of Wild Cherry. Strong in constitution; good head, well carried, and a long, straight back. — 11 guineas, Mr Chew Chong (Vogeltown). Lot 17a— Flora (Doctor — Fury). Bred by Mrs F. L. Wright.— ss guineas, Mr W. J. B. Paton. Lot 18 (cow) — Viola's Duchess. 177 (Cherry's Duke— Viola's Beauty). Born Mareh~29, 1901. Bred by Lord Braybrooke, Essex, England. Imported by the late Mr F. L. Wright. A great show cow and winner of many prizes in the Waikato. Dam of Viola's Dairyman (at the head of Mr C. Day's herd at Tamahere) and Lady Viola, both winners of championships. A cow with a very strong constitution, and a regular breeder. — £6 guineas, Mr B. Luxton (Waitara). Lot 19 (heifer)— Queen Violet, 503 (Wild Cherry — Lady Viola). Born September 6, 1906. Bred by Mrs F. L. Wright. Milked 28 lbs with her first calf. A very attractive cow from purely imported stock. — 35 guineas, Mr W. Linn (Oakura). Lot 20 (heifer calf)— Queen Sultane (Campanile's Sultan — Queen Violet),. Born November 8, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. A very highly bred heifer, combining the blood of the imported anima!s '. Can^JaniJ^s- Sultan, Doctor, Wild Cherry, and viola's Duchess. — 17 guineas, Mr J. B. Snow (Levin). Lot 21 (heifer)— Daisy Dimity, * 494 (Wild Cherry— Dewdrop). Born September 20, 1906. Bred by Mrs F. L. Wright, Auckland. A very handsome heifer. Won first prize as a yearling at the last New Plymouth Show. — 35 guineas, Mr T. Linn (Mangatoki). Lot 22 (cow)— Buttercup 2nd, JL7I (Sweet William — Buttercup). JEJorn October 31, 1900. Bred by T. Morrin. Handsome cow with strong constitution. Is daughter of Mr E. D. McLennan's champion cow Buttercup. — 23 guineas. Dr. Noonan. Lot 23 (bull)— Butter Bill (Doctor— Buttercup 2nd). Born August 23, 1907. Broil by 'Griffith's and Cornwall. — 21 cmineas. Mr C. Andrews (Okato). " Lot 21 (bull calf)— Darkie Bill (Campanile's Sultan— Buttercup 2nd)'. Born September 29, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 19 guineas, Mr A. Buchanan. I Lot 25 (cow) — Buttercup s Bluebell. !!>3 (Doctor— Buttercup 2nd). Born \umist 2. 1904. Bred by Mr F. L. Wright. Cow with beautifully rich skin 'and horns, denoting her high testing, qualities. — 30 guineas, Mr J. Phillips. _ , Lot 26 (heifer)— Wild Flower 2nd (Wild Cherry— Buttercup's Bluebell). Born October 14, 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 31 guineas, Mr R. J. Linn. Lot 27 (cow)— Little 80-neop (Golden B m wn — Buttercup). Born December 30, 1901". Bred by T. Morrin. One of the handsomest cows in the herd. A typical dairy cow. Very persistent milker, carrying «ood well-shaped bag with t^i-.ts woh placed. She has won m.my championships in the Auckland province. — 58 guineas, Mr. Paton. Lot 28 (heifer)— La Petite (DoctorLittle 80-pcep). Born August 13, 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall.— 2l guineas Mr. T. Mercer (Stratford). " Lot 29 (cow)— Barbette, 491 (Doctor — Little 80-peep). Born November 22, 1904. Bred by Mrs. F. L. Wright. A persistent mil'kor and hard to dry up. — 38 "uinoas, Mr. A. O'Donnell. Lot" 30 (heifer calf;— Barbette's Sultane (Campanile's Sultan— Barbette). Born October D. 1903. Brod by Griffiths and Cornwall.— 3l guineas, Dr. Noonan. Lot 31 (heifer)— Bonnie, 492 (Doctor —Little 80-peep). Bred by Mrs. F. L. Wright. Born 1905. Milked 27 lbs. with her first calf when only 16 months 01d.— 30 guineas, Mr. R. J. Linn. Lot 32 (bull calf) — Bonnie Campanile (Campanile's Sultan — Bonnie). Born November 13. 190 S. Brod by Griffiths and Cornwall.— 7 guineas, W. Curran (Kaponga). Lot 33 (cow)— Fury, 174 (\ iola's Gold —Blast). Born December 11, 3900. Bred by Lord Braybrooke. Essox, England. Imported by the lato Mr. F. L. Wright. A very persistent milker. Dropped a calf December 17, 1907, and milked right through to the 10th inst., when .she dropped her last calf and was then milking 18 lbs. daily. She is now milking 40 lbs. a day and has tested as high as 8.4. — 78 guineas. Dr. Noonan. Lot 34 (heifer) — Fury's Princess (Doct or — Fury). Born Decombcr 17, 1907. Bred by' Griffiths and Cornwall.— 36 guineas, Mr. Deem. Stock Inspector. (This heifer, we understand, was purchased on behalf of the Government.) Lot 35 (heifer)— Fury's Sultane (Campanile's Sultan— Fury). Born November 10, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall.— 3o guineas, Mr. E. Griffiths. Lot 36 (cow)— Fury's Flo, 496 (Doctor — Fury). Born November 27. J905. Bred by Mrs. F. L. Wright.— 26 guineas. Mr. A. E. Phillip (Rahotu). Lot 37 (bull)— Flo's Cherry (Wild Cherry— Fnrv's Flo). Bom August V 2, 1 907. '"^B red by Griffiths and Cornwall. His sire and dam's parents were all im-

liul'li'd. A vi'i'j hticjiu; eonstitutioned null. N«>t KubmltU'd, L,,< UK (hull calf)- Flo's Campamlo <Cnmpnnile\s Sultan-Fury's ;Flo). Bo»i S.M>lenil>oi- »i, 1908. Bred by Griffiths nnd Cornwall.— 2l guineas, Mr. Valentino (Mamiitt).

Lot 3!) (cow)— Frisky. 108 (Bultin — Lady). Born October 9, 1897. BrPd by W. K. Hulke. A grand cow and one of the best breeders in the herd. Dam of Frisco (sold for £36) and the noted cow Heather (winner of several championships and sold for 90 guineas), grand-dam of Magnet's Waif (sold for the Argentine at £35) and Lady Disdain (sold for 69 guineas) and great-gr:nid-dam of Magnet's Peggy. Splendid dairy cow, milked 34 lbs. a day. — 34 guineas," Mr. S. R. Lancaster (Palmerston North). Lot 40 (bull)— Lively (Luna's Golden Hope— Frisky). Born October 23. 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall.— 2o guineas! Mr. W. Grant (Puniho). Lot 41 (bull calf) — Frisky Campanile (Campanile's Sultan — Frisky). Born October 26, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 17 guineas, Mr. C. Clarke.

Lot 42 (cow)— Fury's Fairy, 495 (Doctor — Fury). Born January 4, 1905. Bred by* Mrs. F. L. Wright. Won second prize New Plymouth Show, 1907, when in milk nine months. Now giving 38 and 39 lbs. milk. — 74 guineas, Mr. T. Linn. Lot 43 (bull calf)— Fairy's Campanile (Campanile's Sultan — Fury's Fairy). Born November 9, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 27 guineas, Mr. M'Crea (Palmerston North). Lot 44 (cow)— Royal Rose, 311 (Exile A — Snow Cream). Born November lv, 1903. Bred by F. W. Cornwall. Milked 40 lbs. daily since dropped her last calf on October 8, 1908. — 31 guineas, Mr. A. Colson (Fitzroy). Lot 45 (heifer) — Moonshine (Luna's Golden Hope — Royal Rose). Born October 14, 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 25 guineas, Mr. C. Goodson. Lot 46 (heifer calf) —^Campanile's Rose Queen (Campanile's Sultan — Royal Rose). Born October 8. 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 26 guineas, Mr. Valentine. Lot 47 (cow)— Lady Alys, 310 (Exile A — Silver Stream). Born September 9, 1903. Bred by F. W. Cornwall. A most persistent milker. Gives 3£- gallons daily the greater part of her milking period, and has a test of 6.3 when giving 28 lbs. milk with her first calf. — 31 guineas, Mr. F. W. Oldham (Bell Block).

Lot 48 (bull calf) — Lord Campanile (Campanile's Sultan — Lady Alys). Born October 9, 1908. Bred by' Griffiths and Cornwall. — 14 guineas. Mr. W. Cole. Lot 49 (bull)— Gussie's Cherry (Wild Cherry— Gussie). Born July 28, 1907. Bred by Cornwall and Griffiths. A well-made attractive young bull. Good back well-sprung ribs. — 21 guineas, Mr. H. Forsyth (Ngaire). Lot 49a (heifer calf) — (Campanile's Sultan— Dr. William's Blue Bell).— 15 guineas, Mr. W. Linn. Lot 50 — Grannie's Girl, 197 (Jersey Boy — Grannie). Born November 21, 1902. Bred by Mr. Fred Cornwall, Bell Block. Winner of Palmerston North Show butter-fat contest, producing 2 lbs. 4oz. of butter-fat per day (equal to 21bs. lOoz. commercial butter). 150 days in milk. Very unfortunately for the owners, since the Palmerston Show Grannie's Girl developed acute inflammation of the teats and udder and even four days ago it was not expected she would recover. Thanks to the persistent" attention she received, however, she was sufficiently improved to be placed under the hammer. She was, however, not herself by any means, and this interfered with her sale considerably. She was submitted conditionally on total recovery, and was purchased at 85 guineas by Mr. T. Luxton. Lot 51 (heifer calf)— Grannie's Frisky Girl (Frisco— Grannie's Girl). Born June 7. 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall.— 3s guineas, Mr. 4. Buchanan.

Lot 52 (heifer)— Beauty's Sweet (Yankee Sweet— Queen Beauty). Born July, 1907. Bred by Mr. A/E. Watkins. A well-grown heifer with great constitution j always feeding. This is the heifer which was purchased by Mr. Griffiths at Mr. Watkins' clearing sale alter spirited bidding for £40 when she was only .six weeks old. — 55,. guyieas, Dr. Noonan.

Lot 52a (cow)— Lady Jane (SamboLady). Born April 30, 1895. Bred by W K. HulUe, Bell Block. This cow is hnif-sister to the great cow Grannie. —14 guineas, Mr. F. Andrews (Huirangi). Lot 53 (cow)— Jessica. 199 (Baronet —Lady Ellen). Born March 30, 1898 Bred by W. Foote. This is- the heaviest milking cow in the whole herd, bavins milked a> much as o9lbs. in 24 hours, testing 5.2. A typical Jersey with a strong constitution. — 34 guineas. Mr. A. E. Watkins.

Lot 54 (bull) — Cornwallis (Luna's Golden Hope— Jessica). Born October 10, 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 17 guineas. Mr F. J. Greenway. Lot 55 Oheifer calf)— Jessie Campanile (Campanile's Sultan — Jessica). Born September 28. 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 25 guineas, Mr Griffiths.

Lot 56 (cow)— Bella. 26 (Musket 70 —Floss 2ud). Born March 22, 1899. Brod by Mr W. K. Hulke. Has milked 45 lbs daily with a 4.8 test. — 33 guinea*. Mr Paton.

Lot '57 '(bull calf)— Campbell (Campanile's Sultan— Bella). Born September 29, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 11 guineas, Mr H. C. St>mson (Bei' Block).

Lot 58 (heifer)— Dr. William's Bluebell, 306 (Dr. William— Bella). Born August 26, 1905. Bred by Mr F. W. Corny.-all. Grand-daughter of Exile A. Milked 30 lbs daily with her first ca.'f oud remained in milk for 14 months. Has a test of 5.7. — 36 guineas, Dr. Noonan.

Lot 59 (cow) — Jenny E 2nd, 309 (Exile 1 A— Jenny E, 198). Born July 22., 1903. Bred by Mr F. W. Cornwall. Milks 47 lbs daily wilh a 5 test and sticks to her work right through the season. —66 guineas, Mr A. E. Watkins.

Lot 60 (heifer calf)— Jenny Campanile (Campanile's Sultan— Jenny E 2nd). Born October 14. 1908. Bred 'by Griffiths aivl Cornwall. — 24 guineas. Mr A. E. Wntkina.

Lot 61 (heifer) — Dr. William Jenny, 307 (Dr. William— Jenny R). Boirn Anausl 21, 1905. Bred by Mr F. W. Cornwall. — 36 guineas, Mr Butler (Manaia).

Lot 62 (bull)— Lima's Dr. William (Luna's Golden Hope — Dv. William's Jenny). Born September 7, 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 21 guineas, Mr J. S. Cole (Tikorangi). Lot 63 (heifer calf) — Lady Doctor (Doctor — Dr. Wiliam's Jenny). Born August 6, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 13 guineas, Mr C. Goodson.

Lot 64 (cow)— Magnet's Peggy. 501 (Duchess Mngnet — Magnet's Waif). Porn December. 1906. Bred by Mr F. E. Jennins, Waitara. A reddishfawn solid colour, with black tongue and switch, straight back, well-sprung ribs. Tart^e barrel, rugged, prominent In* os a bea.utiful . head with small' inrurviiig JiQi;ns. Milks np,t0.30 lbs and 1 tests wdII oveTr 5. As a slioav "cow she has been shown four times; as a year-

ling siw *'ttK fourth; last year as a two-year-old she won reserve champion at Haw era and third prize at the New Plymouth Show ; as a three-year-old sh« won first and reserve champion ai Palmerston North.— Bs guineas, Mr E. Griffiths. Lot 64a (heifer calf) — Peggy's Frisky (Frisco — Magnet's Peggy). Born August 4, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 22 guineas, Mr C. Goodson. Lot 65 (cow) — Miss Abundance, 394 (Abundance I. — Waikere). Born November 10, 1904. Bred by F. E. Jennins. Has milked 43 lbs daily, and is a typical daughter of her imported sire. — 50 guineas. Mr Paton. Lot 66 (heifer) — Millionairess (Luna's Golden Hope— Miss Abundance). Born October 23, 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 35 guineas. R. J. Linn. Lot 67 (bull calf) — Campanile's Abundance (Campanile's Sultan — Miss Abundance). Born October 6, 1908.1 Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall.— l 6 guineas. W. J. Freeth. Lot 68 (cow)— -St. Helena, 206 (Tukapa — Lady Ellen). Born March 28, 1899. Bred by R. L. Stanford. A wonderfully good milker ; milked for 5 years and dropped 5 calves without going dry. A high tester, showing all the qualities of the Cicero and Silky blood. — 29 guineas. Mr Paton. Lot 69 (bull calf)— Little Sultan (Campanile's Sultan — Little 80-peep). Born October 9, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 19 guineas. Dr. Noonan. Lot 70 (cow) — Melia Ann's Pridje (Melia Ann third's son — Selkonk Pride). Born April 6, 1905. Bred by J. F. White, Mount Morris, New York. Imported by E. Griffiths. This is not a show cow, but is a worker. Milks close on 40 lbs very rick milk daily. — 33 guineas. Mr C. Mumby. Lot 71 (heifer) — Miss Melia Ann (Josie's Melia Ann King — Melia Ann's Pride). Born August 9, 1907. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — 30 guineas. Mr J. Brake (Ngaire). Lot 72 (bull calf)— Pacific (Frisco— Melia Ann's Pride). Bprn August 21, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. — Not offered. liot 73 (cow) — Melia Ann's Maid (Melia Ann's 3rd Son— Titus Maid). Born October 15, 1905. Bred by J. F. White, Mount Morris, New York. Imported from America by E. Griffiths. A very useful high-testing cow, never tested below 5.5. Selected on breeding and appearance by Mr. G. H. Sweet, the breeder of Yankee Sweet, for Mr. Griffiths out of a herd of over 100 head.— 3sgns. J. H. Bleakley (Rahotu). Lot 74 (bull) — Melia Ann's Master (Luna's Golden Hope — Melia Ann's Maid). Born October 2, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall.— l 7 guineas. Mr. W. Greenway (Puniho). Lot 75 (bull)— Melia Ann's Sultan (Campanile's Sultan— Melia Ann's Maid). Born September 29, 1908. Bred by Griffiths and Cornwall. —2o guineas. Mr. Paton. i Lot 76 (heifer)— Josephine (Josie's Melia Ann King— Wild Briar). Born June 7, 1907. Bred by F. W. Cornwall.—3o guineas. Mr. A. W. Phillips.