ASHBURTON A. AND P. SHOW.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19149, 4 November 1927, Page 7

ASHBURTON A. AND P. SHOW.

»—— FINE WEATHER AND LARGE ATTENDANCE.

The -Ashburton Agricultural ind Pastoral Association held their fifty-Srtt Minual thbw yesterday, the-weather being beautifully fine, and there was a large attendance, the takings at the gates totalling £343 16s Cd, compared with £ffi3 Ss 3d at the Jubileo Show last tr° ar ' v^* tele e»m was deceived from the Hon. W. .Nosworthy, M.P., ,vho was detained by public -business, -wishing the show every success. The show was excellently managed, and the awards were promptly got out. Side-shows were numerous, and some of the more nmsy ones would probably have been S <jrpreci!it€d if tu e y had been placed thojr son* would not have been Quite such, a nuisance.

,u ? -^ ow f f stock Wan excellent one, the leading breeders in the district being well represented, and there was a number of exhibitors from North •Canterbury. The sheep classes were almost all well filled, and thero was very kcon competition in most of the sections.

n le Ff lras * eooi Co "6cl'on of merinos, K. 0. lodhunter being the largest and most successful exhibitor. Corricdales formed the largest soction, and the »iualitv was exceptionally good. W. Letham carried off a largo share of the awards, including the reserve championship in rams and tho championship and reserve in ewes. W. and A. Campion (champion ram) and 0. H. -S. Johnston were also successful exhibitors. W. Letham also gained most of the honours in English Leicesters, ©specially it ewes, in which lie has this season won the championships at Ellesmere, Timaru, and Ashburton. K. end J. Reid (Darfield) showed the champion ram, a sheep of their well-known, type, and J. Bonifant took the reserve. Although he teot with good competition from two other breeders, R. J. Low secured noarly -all the chief awards in Border Leicesters. J. H. Grigg and C. H. S. Johnston shared the awards in Romneys. Although the entries ■were toot J&rge in Sbuthdowns, there was keen competition between the three breeder* represented, the awards ehiefly going to J. S-. Grigg and W. and A. Campion. ■were shown by two breeders. H. J. McCosker in the ram classes, and S. Crosson in ewes, and iJayley Withell had the Fiyeland classes to himself. The only fat 'sheep sh'oW& were a moderate pen of shorn wethers, but there was a very fine collection of fat lambs, W. A. Sheafc being the most successful exhibitor.

There was a fair show of Shorthorn cattle, competition being between the horned and the polled types. There ware few Ayrshires and a couple of Friesinns, Jerseys forming the largest of the cattle There was good competition, and 11. D. Butterick was the chief prize-winner. The fat cattle were good handy-weight sorts. The Ashhurtbn district has always been noted for its draught horse studs, and. the show indicated that they ate being well kept up, the quality of tho young Btbfck being exceptionally good. > The male championship Wetit tb a masßive two-year-old colt shown by D. G. "Wright, 'which was also champion as a yearling at last year's show. He displays great promise for the future. The reserve champion was 'another Rood two-year-old from D, J. Doak's stud. D. G. Wright's handsome Ware Dofeen added another championship to her list of honours, and a promising two-year-old Ally of D. J. Doak's was reserve champion. The light horses formed strong and attractive classes, and there was Very keen fcoSV petition in saddle horsos, many of the hest in Canterbury being among the competitors. The champion saddle horse was Miss B. Harper's Challenger. The hunter events were well contested, Mis* t. Itulherfbrd's Challenge Cup being won by Miss B. Harper, also with Challenger. Cobs and ponWs also formed exceptionally fcobd classe'a, the champion hanreM and saddle ponies both being shown by T. Gee. w There tvae a email but good show of pigs, and a -fairly large entry o£ sheepdogs. ■ The oxhibits of produce from farm, and. home -work of technical, art, industrial, and school classes made up a large and interestinif Section of the show. . , ' , There was a fine display of agricultural implements and machinery, which are again becoming an important feature on show grounds. The following is tho prize list:— SHEEP.

Merino (Judge, Mr I. Andrew}— Ram, above 16 tt6ntna><s): F. Peter 1 and charafcibn, R. 0. Tbdhunler 3 and reserve champion and V h e. Ram, Under 16 months (4): H. 0. Barton 1, R. 0. Tbdhunter.2 and v he. Ewe, above 18 months (2): Hi C Todhnater 1, 2, ana champion.- Ewe, above 16 months,- ■with lamb (3): JJrs 0. C. Chisnil) 1 and reserve champion, and 2. Ewe, under 16 months (6): R. C. Todhunter 1 and 2, H. 0. barton v h c. Cflwledales (Judge, Mr I. Andrew)— Rani, above 2*.months (81: W. and A. Campion 1 and Champion, 0. H. Johnston 2. Jam, above 36 mc-athe and under 28 months (4)j W. kethem 1 and reserve champion, B. oua J. Reid tf, W. Mid. A. Campion 3. R*ui, under 16 months Lotham 1 and 2. W. Latham 3, w". ana A. Campion v h c and h c, J. H. Patterson c. Ram, under 16 months, shorn on or after October Ist, 192« (6): 0. «. 6). Johnston 1, 2, and 3 W. Letham v h c. Pair ram hogget* (3): C. H. S. Jfthnstbn 1 attd 2. Ewe. above J8 months, with lamb J 4):?.«. Rickard 1, W. and A Caftpibtt 4. Ewe. **»*» 10 a "? under 8* tt&nths, .with lamb (0)i w. Latham 1 and champion, a and reserve> champion. P. 6. Rltkard 8. Ewe, M**f w mbfttha (12) t W. Latham 1 andis, 0.. H. 8. Jbhnstoa 3. t h c. and he. 18 »onthi. dhMn on *r ftftef Oetobof• lat. 1927 (S): w. Letham I.A »«« 3. 0. H. S. JohnstoaT he. Pair ewe htcgati (4): W. Lelham 1* 0. H. S. Johustba 2 and ... . English, tcicestera (Judge Mr w. B. Andr«V)->-RMn, above 28 months vb). K. nhd J. Rcid 1 and champion. J Bonifant - . and v h c. Rum, above 16 and under 28 months (6>: J. Bonifant 1, reserve chain--sm, an* v.h c W. Letham 2 Ram under 16 months (4): W. Latham 1 and v h c J. Bonifant 2. Kam. under 16 months, shorn on or after October Ist. 1927 (5). K. J. Low i; W. Latham 3 and v he. Pair ram hoggets (2): W. Letham 1, D. H. BtttSriok 3. Bwftßbow 28 months, jit h lamb (4): J. Bonifant 1 and champion, VV. Letuem " and v a c. Ewe, above 10 and under -8 months, with lamb (3): W. Letham 1, Wwrve champion, and 2. Ewe, under 16 Uidntha 5): W. Letham 1 and 2, H. 0. Barton v he. Ewe, under 16 months, shorn on or after October Ist, 1927 (3): W. Lottain 1, 2 and v h c. Pair ewe hoggets (3) i W> Lotham 1, Sir Hcaton Rhodes 2. Border Leiconters (judge, Mr ; v -. An , d | Cr . EOn ) —Rsm, above 28 months <b)i J. iMnaiay 1 and champion, 'R. J. Low 2 and reserve champion, S. G. Lomon t h c. Ram. abovo IB and under S3 months (1): R. J, Low 1. ltam, under 16 months (7): 8. 0.-Lotopn 1. •R J. Low 2, '.T. l'indlay'3 and v U c. Ram, under 16 months, shorn on or after October, 1927 (7): R. J- I'°™ *> 2> aad v * C ;: / Findlay G. Pair ram hoggets (2): K. .J. •Low 1 and 2. Ewe, above 28 months, with lamb (4): R. J- Low 1, 2, champion, and reserve champion, J. Findlay v h. c. W nbovc 16 and uuder 28 months, with lamb f4l • R J. Low 1, 3, and v h c Ewe, Under 10 months (6): E. ,T. Low 1 al !. SO. fcomon v h c. Ewe, under 16 months shorn on or after October Ist, 1927 (6): ft 5" Low 1 and 2, S. J. Lemon v h c. Pair owe hoggets. (4): K. J. Low .1 and ~ b. Mar h sh C Uudge Mr W. Ande^on)uutr 28 months P (2): J H. Grieg 1 and reserve champion, C. H. S..Johnston 2. Ram. urder 16 months 2): J. H. Gngg; 1, C. n. 8 Jbhistaft 2. Ram. wider 10 montte. ?iiorn on or after October Ist, 1927 (2). jfS Origg 1, C. H. 8 C' «hnva 28 month*, vrlth lamb (1). t,. H°S Johnston 1 and champion Ewf above is nflS und«r 28 months, with lamb (1). C H S. JobMMn 1. Ewe, under 10 months ik\- 3 H Grlee 1, champion, 2, nnd V li c. Mr T V^"^ a v m o P, cham^io fl , J. Findlay V h c Ram above 16 and under 28 months (1 : J. Findla* 1. Ram, under 16 months (4.) i J. H. G?i*g 1. VT. and A. Campion 3 f.nd t he. Rlmf under It (months, shorn on or altar SST uVr h Ts P Ton« a h n S d with \am% r Campion 1 R, F. Gorman 2. L«e Ram, under "month., shorn on, oi alter Ortober let, 1937 (2): H. J.- i ,»?' Ect above 16 and under 28 months h>- S. J- McCbsker 1. Ewe, wl ? $? Jniithft <2T! S. Crosson 1 and uWIS" month\f shorn on or■ aft« October I V e U„ 7 d S (2) (iul ge °lir 0,, J. 1 a bo B v y c e, l6 d »tonS B S (b):. B*tV tTlthell 1 and " Ram, under 16 months (4): Bayly Withell 1 and reserve champion, ... anfl vie. Ewe. above 16 months, with lamb (2>: Bavlv Withell 1, champion, and 2 Ewe, ondcr 16 months (3):- Bayly Withell 1, reserve champion, 2. and "r h c. Shorn rant ho««t (aiTßavly Withell 1 and 2. Shorn cwa* hogget (4): Bayly Withell l. 2. and V Halibreds (iudsc, Mr T. Andrew)— Three ewe h6ggefs in the wool (4): H. C. Barton 1 R. J. Low . 2 and 3. 'Crossbred (judge, Mr I. Andrew)— Three fhreaxjuafterbted hoggets, most auitablo for breeding purposes, in the wool (2): H. C. Bart6H 1. R. J- J">w 2. . Fat "Sheep (Judge, Mr T. Seiton)—Three Cbrriedal* or balibred wethers (l): p. a. Turner 1. Fat Lambs—Three fat lambs by any Down ram (7): W. A. Sheate 1 and 2. 0. McCosker 3, J. W. Watson v h c. Three fat lambs by loogwool ram (3): P. Small 1, J.

W. Wateon S, Three fat Ismbs, by Down rims, not to exceed 7216 liv% weight (9): W A. Sheate 1 and h c, G. Latham 2, J. Bonifant 3, T. W. R. Ford vh c. Three fat lambs, bv longwool rams, not to exceed 721b live weight (3): G. Letham 1, 3. W. Watson 2, F. Pa?e v b c. Pen of three fat lamb* most suitable for freezing (6). : w. A Sheate 1 and 2. Pen of threo Down cross lambs most "suitable for export (15): W. A. Sheate 1 and 2. Pen of three lambi, an* breed other than Downs (4): r r Small i', T. Page 2.."■" *». ? CATTLE.

Shorthorns (judge, Mr H. E. Fincham')*— Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1924 (&). H. C. B3rton 1 and champion, D. G. bright 2. Bull with two progeny (2): H. C. Barton 1, Si. G. Wright 2. Bail, calved since July Ist, 1024 (1): P. G. Wright 1. Bull, calved since July Ist, lt>2s (l); d. Q. Wright 1 and reserve champion. Bull] ca-lved bwco July Ist, 1926 (3): D. g' Wright 1 and 2.Cow, any age, in milk or in calf (3): G. Stoddart I .and i-cserve champion, H. C. Barton -2. Cow, any age, with two of her progeny (2): H. C. Barton 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist. 1924 (2): D. G. Wright 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist. 1925 (4): G. Stoddart 1, D. G. Wright 2 and v h c. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1826 (3): G. Stoddart 1 and champion, If. C. Barton 2, J). G. Wright v h c. Three cows or heifers (1): D. G. Wright 1. Milking Shorthorns—Bull, ah'y age (2): E. J. Low 1.

Ayrshire's (judge, lit J. H. Prbsser)*- i -Bull, any age (1): TV. Omelvena 1. Cow, any age (2): W. Omelvena 1 and championship and 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1928 (.1): W, Omelvena I. Jerseys (judgo, Mr J. H. Prosser)—Bull, any age, with two of his progeny (1) : 11. D. Butterick 1. Bull, calved isince July Ist, 1924 (1): 11. D. Butterick 1 and champion. Bull, calved since July Ist, 1925 (1): L. A. Whiting 1 and reserve champion. Bull, calved since July Ist. 1926 (5): H. D. Butterick 1 and 2, W. G. Barrett v h c. Cow, any age, tn milk or in calf (2) : H, IX Butterick 3 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. Cow, any age. with two of her progeny (1): H. D. Butt'erick 1. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1925 (2): J. D. McJbrrow J, E. J. Tucker 2. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1926 (6): A. O. Silcock 1, H. D. Butterick 2, £. -J. Tucker v h c. Three cows or.heifers (1): H. D. Butterick 1. Unregistered Jerseys—Cow. calved prior to July Ist, 1925 (3): H. D. BuUerlck 1, C. H. F. Maynard 2, T. Pennal 3. Heifer, calved s'ihcb July Ist,. 1925 (4): A. 0. Silcock 1,. S. Ricka'rd 2 and v h c. Friesiah's (judge, Mr A. S. Elworth'y) Bull, calved since July Ist, 1925 (1): J. H. Grigg. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1926 (1): J. H. Grigg 1. Dafry Cattle (judge, Mr J. H. Prosser) Best cow on ground, in profit, calved prior to July Ist, 1924, open to any purebred exhibited in the show (2): H. D. Butterick 1 and 2. Best heifer on ground, in profit, calved since July Ist, 1924, open, to any purebred exhibited at show (1): J. D. McJorrow 1. Cottager's cow, in milk, exhibitor not to own or farm more than ten acres (2): C. H. F. Maynard 1, E. J. Hight 2. Fat Cattle (judge, Mr H. E. Fincham) — Steer, calved since July Ist, 1925 (1): H. C. Barton 1. Cow, calved prior to July let, 1925 (3): W. J. Stoddart 1, 2, and «. Heifer, calved since July Ist, 1925 (2): W. J. Stoddart 1 and 2. Steer or heifer, calved sinco July list, 1026 (2): W. J. Stoddart 1 and 2.

BtiTtEE-FAT TEST. (Judge: Mr B. Koig.) Cow, ahy breed (3) : Ibsm'ilk. test. lbs fat. S. Wilson . . 27-i 4.3 1.182 1 H. D. Butterick 18J 5.1 .943 2 H. D.. Butterick 14J .. 3.6 .527 3 Tho wiaher'e co\v was a Hblßtein-Poll cross.

HORSES. Draughts (judges, Messrs J. Wylie and R. Kennedy))— Entire horse, foaled prior to July Ist, 1824 (3): W. Letham i and 3. Entire horse, foaled since July Ist, 1925 (7) : D. G. Wright 1 and champion, W. J. Doak 2 and reserve champion, E. A. Bland 3, J. Lowery v h c. Entire horse, foaled since July Ist, 1926 (6): J. Boag 1, W. A. Sheate 2, John Small 3. Mare in foal (3): J. Lowery 1. Mare with foal (2): C. Hale 1, W. T. LbW 2. Dry mare,- foaled prior to July Ist, 1924 (6): D. G. Wright 1 and champion, W. A. Sheate 2, C. Hale v h c. Mare, three years and over (2): 3. Lowery 1, W, A. Sheate 2. Filly, foaled since July Ist, 1924 (3): W. J. Doak 1, J. Lowery 2. Filly, foaled since July Ist, 1925 (9): W. J, Doak 1 and reserve champion, C. Hale 2 and v h c, D. Cairns 3. Two-year-old Mly (6): W. J. Doak 1. Filly foaled since July Ist, 1926 (8): W. J. Doak 1, D. Butterick B, J. B'oag 3, 0. Hale v h c. Gelding, any age (3): J. Boag 1. Gelding, foaled since July Ist, 1925 (3): J. Boag 1, P. Shearer 8, J» Small •* hc, Pair of geldings, tivo years and Upwards (2): J. Boag 1. Pair of mares, two yeats and upwnrda (9): W. J. Doak 1, C. Hale 2 and 3. Maro, to be shown with two of her progeny (3): C. Hale 1 and 2. Two-yoar-old and yearling, to be shown together, the progeny of one sire, not necessarily the 'property of one owner (5): W, J. Doak 1, C. Hale 2. Group of four mares or fillies (4):' W. J. Doak 1, C. Hale 2. W. A. Sheate v h c. Best-walking draught (9):. D. G. .Wright. 1, W. J. Doak 2, C. Hale 3, J. Lowery v h c. Maro or gelding, suitable for carrier's cart, up to lOcwt (3): J. W. Butterick 3, N.Z. Farmers' Co-op Association, Ltd., 2. Tradesman's turnout (l): N.Z. Farmers' Co-op. Association, Ltd., 1. Geueral utility horse, mare, or gelding, in harness (2): N.Z. Farmers' Coop. Association, Ltd., land 2. Bloodstock (judge, Mr B. H. Bissett) Entire horse, any age (2): P. L. Donald's Syntax J. Mare, any age (3): Miss T. Jackson 1, Jas. Cochrane 2. Harness Horses (judge, Mr R. 11. Bissett) —Gig horse that has never won a first prise, in harness (4): W. Z. D. Ferriman 1, 1). Bohan 2,. 11. L. Frampton 3. Gig horse,, under 15 hands (2): R. and L. Irelaud 1. Gig horse, not exceeding 15.2 '(3): Miss V. Nichols's Plato 1 and champion. Dogcart horse, over 15.2, mare or gelding (1): Miss J. Newton 1. Best journey horse, 15 hands or over (4): Miss V. Nichols 1, W. Z. D. Ferriman 2, • D. Bohan 3.

Trotters (judge, Mr W. 3. Boyle) Mare, to be in harness (3): H. F. Nicholt .It J» B. Stevenson 2, H. L. Frampton 3. Yearling; either sex (2): H. F. Nicoll 1 and 2. Three-year-old trotter or pacer, without harness (4):. H. IV Nicoll 1, S. G. Lennon 2. Two-year-old trotter or pacer, without harness (C): H. F. Nicoll 1 ana 2. * Saddle Horseß (judge. Mr R. H. Bissett) —Best-mannered hack (14): Miss B. Harper 1. D. and A. Gillanders 2, Miss I. Rutherford 3 and v h c,'.V>. W. Westenra 'h c, Miss V< Nichols c. Rdadster er hack that has never Won a first prize in saddle (9): D...W. Westenra 1 and 3, K. M. Smith 2, W. Z. D. Fet-riman v b. c. Roadstor or hack, up to list'(4): Miss I. Rutherford 1, D. and A. Gillandbrs 2, Miss V. Nichols 3. Roadster or hack, up to 12st (7); Sfiss B. Harper's Challenger 1 and champion, Di W. Westenra 2, Miss I. Rutherford 3. Rbadster or hack, up to lost (6): L. J. Fechney 1, Miss L. Doyle 3, W. Z. p. Ferriman 3. Lady's hack (10): Miss B. Harper 1, Miss I. Rutherford 2, D. W. Westenra 3. Troop horse, irom 14.8 to 15.2, to carry ISst (10): Miss V. Nichols 1, K. M. Smith 2. Hunters (judge, Mf B. H. Bissett) Maiden hunters (9): Miss B. C. Rutherford 1, R. E. ShallcraSs 2. B; .0. Rutherford 3. Hunter?, up to 14st (5): Miss I. Rutherford 1, D. and A. Glllahdefs 2, Miss Keith 3. Hunters, lip to list (10): B. C. Rutherford 1, Miss B. Harper 2, Miss I. Rutherford 3, L. J. Fechney v h c. Ladies' buhtef (6): Miss Keith 1, Miss B. Harper 2, D. and A. (Inlanders 3. Champion hunter, open to horses competing •in any of the hunting classes (10): Miss B. Harper's Challenger 1, Miss I. Rutherford 8, D. and A. Gillanders S, Miss I. Rutherford v h c. Cobs a&d Ponies (judge, W, J. Entli-e ponv or cob,' not exceeding 14.2 hands (2) : H. S. S. Kyle 1, R. J. Chapman 2. Entire pony, not exceeding 13 hands (1): 0. Digby 1. Cob or pony, mare or gelding, not to exceed 14.2 hands, m saddle (4): P. L. Donald 1, W. J. Stoddart 2, Miss M. Bennison 3. Cob, up to 15 hands (4): P. L. Donald 1 and 2. Cob or pony, not to exceed 14.2 hands, in harness, open only to ponies that have never won a first prize (ft) 2. Miss J. Orbcll 1, P. h,_ Douald 2 and 3. Pony,, not exceeding 12 hands, in harness (6): P. L. Donald 1, 0. Digbi' 2 W. L. Smitheram 3. Pony, not exceeding 13 hands, in harness (5): T. Gee 1, H. 8. S. Kvle 2, f. Lysaght 3. Pony, not exceeding 14 hands, in harness (5): T. Gee 1, H. S. S. Kyle 2. Miss 3. Orbell S. Ceb or pbttv, mare of gelding, fibt exceeding 14.2 hands,"in harness (3): P. L. Donald 1, W. J. Stoddart 2, Miss Findlay 3. Cob or pony, not exceeding 14.2 hands, in saddle, opeti c-niy to ponies that .have never won a first Jiriie (4): P. I/. 'Donald 1 and 2, Miss M. Bennison 3. Children's pbny, not exceeding 11 hands; in saddle (61: D. w. Wesleiira 1, H. S. S. Kyle 2, Miss J. Peter 3. Children's pony, not exceeding 13 hands, in f.-iddle (S): P. Lysaght 1, R. D. Cameron 2, 11. S. S. Kyle 3. W. T. Lowe vlt c. Children's pony, not exceeding 12 hands, in saddle (7):" \v. L. Smitheram 1, P. L. Donald 2, 0. Digby 3, Miss B. H. Anderson vh c. Children's pony, not exceeding 11 hands, iii saddle (5): 0. Digby 1, P. L. Donald 2, Miss N. Newton 3. Pony, net exceeding 14.2 hands, best jumper over three flights of hurdles, to be ridden by a girl or bov not over 16 years of age (4): R. and L. Ireland 1, MUs J. Peter 2, P. A. Lundy 3. School child's pony, not over 14.2, in saddle (6): D. W. Westenra 1, W. Hill 2, Miss B. Anderson 3.

Anderson 3. Best hoy rider, under 12 years of age, who has never wou a prize for riding iW. Letham. Best girl rider, tinder 12 years of age, who has never won a priie for riding! Jane Cameron and Nancy Wells (equal). Best boy rider* over 12 and tinder 15 years: \V. Hogan. Best girl rider, 6Ver 12 and under 15 years; Neoline Milner.

COMPETITIONS. Sheep Judging—Ryeland sheep, open to persons under 25 years (23): A. Young (Highbank) 1. Douglas Johnston (Ruapuns) 2. Open to Technical and High Sctlodl students: 8. Galletly (Marbnan) 1, Joseph Page (Wakahui) 2, Percy Hydes (Ashburton Forks) 3, N. Leadlcy (Elgin) V h c. Children's pony trotting handicap. 14 bands or over (15): J. Joluisf.on 1, L. Ireland 2, : Miss It. Cameron 3. Forty trotting handicap, 13 hands or under (10): C. Wells 1, Nancy Wells 2, L. Ireland 3.

. Libya-Lindsay: B. Sqtiardon, Asnburton. O.Y.C. (h). H points, I; C Squadron, titoaru, 0.T.0., 70 point*, 2; B gduadron, Ashburton. 0.Y.0. (A), Sa points, £ Alarm race: Trooper Vf. JW (Wakaaui) 1, Trooper W. McPhail <lf«tnven) 2; Mllk'testing competition, open fd young men not exceeding 20 years (54) • G A Furby 1, A. Baigent 2, C. Innes 3.

PIGS. Berkshire* (judge, Mr C. H. Pallard)— Boar, over 14 months old (2): J. D- Galpin 1, champion, special, and 2. Bo3r, under 14 months old (2): J. D. Galpin 1 and -. Boar, under 8 months old (3): J. D. Galpin 1 and 2, i\ W. Rogers 3. Sow, over 14 months °'d (2): 3. D. Galpin 1, champion, and -. Sow, under 14 months old (2) : J. D. Galpin 1 and 2. Sow, under 8 months old (2): J. D- Galjjln I Bn d 2. Sow, with litter of not less than six, uader 2 months old (2): J. £>> Galpin 1, . . ... Any other bread or cross—Sow, with litter 6f not less than six under two months old (2): F. H. Arnßt X »nd 2. Porkers or Baconers—Pen of three porkers, hot to exceed 1251b live weight (-): J. t>. Galpin 1. Pen Of two baconers, not to exceed 2801b live weight -(3) : J. D. Galpin 1 and 2.

SHEEP-DOGS. (Judge: Mr C. Storrier.> Collie, smooth-coated, dog (7): A. Let ham 1 and 2, K. M. Smith 3, C. H. Anderson V b c. Collie, smooth-coated, slut (bl : l>. Holland 1, A. Kane 2, A. Letham 3. Lome, rough-coaled, dog (9)1 R. J- Martin 1. I. Pickford 2. W. Lethahl 8. Mrs T. Barney v h c. Collie, rough-coated, slut (i): a. M. Smith 1, J. W. Butterick 2 and .>. Collie, bearded, slut (2): D. Crby 1, K. fcim »•

DAIRY PRODUCE, ETC. (Judges: Cooking and preserves, etc., Mias >:. C. Aitken; butter and cheese, Mr £,. Keig; honey, eggs, and hams, Mr T. -U. Clarke.) . Butter—olb separator, without 68lt (j): Mrs J. M. Oaklev 1, Mrs J. Small 2, Mrs R. Knox 3, Mrs 0. Sewell vh c. 31b separator, without salt, open only to persons who have never won a first prize (8) : Mrs J. Small 1, ilrs G. h. Pritchard 2, 0. H. P. May nard 3, Mrs R. Knox vh c. 3!b separator, salted (5): Mrs C. Sewell 1, Mrs J. M. Oakley 2, Mrs R. Knox 3, Mrs J. Small r n c. Honey, extracted, liquid, two 21b jars (4): Mrs D. Duff 1, Mrs S. Withell 2. Honey, granulated, two 21b jars (5): Mrs S. "Withell 1 and 2, Mrs J. Halkett 3..r Honey, comb, four lib sections (2): Mrs 8. Withell 1 and 2. Honey, comb, one standard frame (D : Mrs F. A. Stewart 1. Honey, comb, one half-depth frame (1): Mrs P. A. Stewart 1. Beeswax, not less than 51b (4): Mrs •=■ Withell 1, Miss I. Hoatten 2. , _ Hen eggs, single yolk, heaviest weight W' • Miss W.Bruce 1, Miss I. Hardy 2, Jirs A. Benmsbn S. Duck eggs, single yolk, hea*»est weight (3): Miss YV. Bruce 1, Master T. Whcarty 2. , . t . . Bread, Scones, and Cakes.-Loaf oi Borneaude bread (9): Mrs C G> jTwmpton 1 and 2, Mr* L, Magiuness 3, Miss li. McDowell '« h c, Mrs S. H. Webb v h c. Best loaf of home-made bread made from "Supreme" Flour (S): Mrs C. G. Fraisptou 1. Six plain acones (19): Miss E. McDowell 1 and 2, Mrs C. Sewell 3. Mrs C. G, Fiampton v li c and c, Mrs G. b. Murdoch ii c. Best plate vS sis home-made eebnes, made with "Supreme" iiour (10): Mrs D. Sewell 1. Six fancy scones (10): Mrs C. G. Frampton 1 and 2, Mrs K. Holland 3, Miss E. McDowell v h c and h c. fcix girdle scones (8): Mrs C. G. Frampton i »nd 2, Miss E. McDowell 3 and V li c, Mies B. Morris li c. Fruit cake, iced, not over Sib (2): Mrs S> H. Webb 1, Mis A. Millar 2. Fruit cake (dark), not iced (11): Mtfs C. G. Frampton 1 and c, Mi* W. Tulloch 2, Mrs J. Halkett 3 and h c, ,Mns R, Holland v h c. Fruit cako (light), rot iced (16): Mrs A. Millar 1, Mrs C./G. I'raruplon 2, Miss Duff 3, Mrs G. B. Murdock v h c, Mrs W. Tulloch h c. , Seed cake,, not over. 3lb (17): Miss Duff 1, Mrs S, H> Webb 2, Mrs C. G. Frampton 3, Mrs G. B. Murdock v h c, Miss A* Luak h c, Mrs L. Maginness c. Madeira cake, not over Sib (9): Mrs G. B. Murdock 1, Mrs S. H. Webb 2 and c, Miss B. Mcpowfell 3, Mis C. G. Frampton v h c, Mrs I/. Magihriess h c. Gingerbread cake, plain (8): Mrs G. B. Murdock 1, Mrs C. Sewell 2, Miss A.. Llifek 3, Mis C> G. Frampton v h o and he, Mrs \V. I'ulloch c. Sponge cake (13): Mrs S. H. Webb 1 and 2, Mrs W. Tulloch 3, Mrs C..G. Frampton v h c, Mrs L. Maginness li c. Sponge roll (9): Mrs W. Tulloch 1 and 2, Mrs C. G. Frampton 3 and hc, Miss K. Morris vh c. Oat cakes (4): Mrs D. Duff 1, Mrs A. Millar 2, Mrs C. Sewell 3. Collection of small gakev and pastry H): Mrs _L. Holland 1, j>frs L. Maginness 2, Mrs W. J. Allen 3. Plate (Shortbread .(10); Mrs G. B. Murdock .1, Mrs S. H. Webb 2, Mis 3 K. Lloyd 3, Miss R. Morris v h c, Mrs A. McCall h c. Pikelets (11): Mrs W. Tulloch 1 and 2, Mrs S. H. Webb 3, Mrs A. Millar v h o, Mrs A- McCall h c, Mrs W. R Holland' r. Technical Classes—Flaky pastrj-, High School (12): M. Lloyd 1, P. Lill 2, P. Currje 3, M. Watt v h v, J. Ross b c. Plat* biscuits, High School (9):.. P. till 1, P. Curria 2, M. Frisby 3, J. Ross v h c, M. Lloyd h n, Mt Watt c. Decorated butter sp'onge, High School (9): J. Loy 1, J. Ross 2, P. Currie 3, M. Lloyd v h c, M. Watt h. c, P. .Lill c. Shortbread, primary schools, Standard. VL (20): A. Graham 1, J. Muirhead 2, K.' Bishop 3, M. Johnstone v h o, H. Inhes i c, M. Qrtaia c. Shortbread, primary schools, Stairdard V. • (32): H. Lithgow 1, A. Solway 2, P. Turnbull 3, L. Stills v h c, M. Luak h c, G. Thompson c. Snonje sandwich, primary schools, Standard VI. (25): A. Amos 1, M. Sutherland 2. M. McElhinney 3 ; M. Johnstono y he, A. Page h c, Mu Church c. Sponge'sandwich, primary echoola'v Standard V., (13): M. Lusk 1, G. McLaren 2 M Hyde 3, E. Thoma3 v h c, M. Graham h c, P. Turnbiill c, Home-made bread; primary schools (9): M. Bishoo 1, E. Thomas 2, Q. Hortin 3, A. Graham v h- c, H. Innes .h o. Sausago rolls, flaky pastry, primary schools (18):- L. Stills 1, M. John' stone 2 and h c, M. Sutherland 3, A. Graham' v h c. Scones, Technical School (10): D; Gale 1, K. Sewell 0, M. Kerr 3, V. Bushell m I c ' M a honoy. hc. Sponge cake, Technical School (11): G. Turton 1, A.-Nel-son 2. I-I. Williams 8, D. Anthony v h fi, K. Sewell he. Plain, fruit cake; Technical School (9): G. Turton 1, A. Nelson 2, V. imahell 3.

.Preservee-Hiim, limited (3): Mrs C. G. Frampton.l Mts D. Duff ■>. Bottled fruit (4h Mrs ,j. Hnlkett 1 "and 3. Mrs D. Duff ii. Picx.es (2): Mrs I). Duff I, Mrs J. Halkeit 3. .Sauces (3): Mrs D.Duff. 1, Mrs J. Hal' ketfc 2 ilitd 3. Jams (i): Mrs D. Duff 1, grs ,T. Hattcti 3 and 3. Jellies <2):J; S a i. 3 - w »he, ■ hotoa-mado (4): Mrs K. HollaM 1 and 2. Hrimc-rnade 6<*m (S): Mrs Or. F.. Murdoch 1, Mrs Kea'ey 2 and 3.

. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. (Judge!. Mr At A. McDonald.", Wheat, solid fitrajv, Tuscan (4): W. K. Clarke 1 and 2, R.- F. Gorman 3. Wheat, \o.vet and Pearl (2): W. It. Ulttrke 1 and 3. barley (8): R, p.- Gorman 1 and 3, B. «i. Low v ll c. LohK'oata (5): R. J. Low 1, S. Crossnaa 2, A. Bennison vh c. Short bats <7): W. R, Clarke J, 2, oud 3, i!. Withell v h c. 'Ryegrass (3): R. J. Loiv 1, E. Witlloll 2 aiid 3. Ryegrass, Italian (2): K. B, Clarke 1 and 2.. Cocksfoot, about 301b (5): W, R. Clarke 1 and v h c, E. Withell 2. Red clover or cow grass (5): P. Beach S, P. Holland 2. and v h c. Clover, ■white (2): P. Holland 1 and a. Western Wollhs (2): S. Lowery 1, R. J. Low 2. Pea*. (4): H. Btoxvu'l and 2, 0. Armstrong 3. One bundle green lucerno (4): C. Armstrong 1 and 2, A. J, Nicoll v h c. .FLOWERS. (Judge: Mr H. Millicliamp.) Opes Classes—Collection flowers, 12 varieties <2): L. E. Bushell 1 and 2. Co!' Ibctioh Bbr,'ers, six Varieties (2): L. E. Bushell 1 and 2. Pot piants, sis varieties (l!)i L, E-. Bushell 1 and 2. Pot plants, three varieties (2): L.E. Bushell 1 and 2. Pot plant, oftS specimen, foliage (2): L. P. Bushell 1 and 2. Pot plant, one specimen, in bloom (2): L. K. Bushell 1 and 2. Ladies* Classes—Flora! decoration for tabla (4): Mrs K. Glenie 1, Mrs L. Holland 2, Mrs H. Stringfellow 3. Decorated hand' basket (4): Mrs L.-Holland 1, Mrs K. Glenie 2, Mrs L. Clemens -l. Amateur Classes—Cut flowers, collections, 12 varieties (2): Miss F. Hardy 1, Mrs J. Halkott 2. Cut .flowers, collection, sis: varieties, farmers only (3): Mrs K. Gle;iifr 1, Miss M. M. Lill 2. Three pdt plants (2): Miss P. Hardy 1. One window foliage plant (2): Miss P. Hardy 1, Mrs D. Duff 2. One pot plant, in bloom (4); Miss F. Hardy 1, Mrs D. Duff 2. Children's Classes (for children under 15 years)— Decorated hand-basket (3): Miss W. Bruce I, Miss L. Glenie 2, Miss L. A. Clemens 3. Gentleman's buttonhole (a): Miss T. Hoftin 1, Miss L. Glenie 2. Miss N. Bishop 3. Lady's spray (5): Miss L. Glenie 1, Miss N. Bishop 2, Miss Q. Hortin 3, Floral decoration for table (2): Miss W. Bruce 1, Miss L - Glenie 2.

1 ' ART AND INDUSTRIAL. (Judges: Needlework: Mrs H. Strir.gfe!lov>-: marquetry and poker work, Mrs A.'Prentice.) Plain pillow slip, girls under 14 years (4): JUss K. Weston 1, Miss R. Martin 2, Miss H. Johnson v h c. Embroidered Princess petticoat, piris under 14 years (3)i Hiss K. Weston 1, Miss E. Hyland 2. Piece of crochet, Wool (9): Miss S. Emms 1, Miss A. J. Gorman 2, Mrs J. Evans 3. Piece of crochet, cotton (13): Miss- I. 0. McCutchan 1, Miss B. Parker 2, Miss J. C. Miles 3, Miss Duff v h c, Mrs E. S. Ross h c and c. D'ovlev, crochet (16): Miss I. 0. McCutchjjn 1, Miss A. Lusk 2, Mrs J. T. Mcaclcm 3, Miss B. Parker v h c. Mrs J. Evans h c, Miss'J. C. Mills c. D'ovley, other than crochet, (S): Miss B. Parker 1, Miss E. C. McElhinney 2, 3, and v h c. Hand-knitted sox, fingefinp wool (9): Mrs Campbell 1, Miss M. Oakley 2 and 3. Mrs D. Duff v h c. Hand-knitted woollen outer garment (2): Mrs D. Duff 1, Miss A. J. Gorman 2. Hand-knit-ted child's woollen rompers (1): Mrs D. Duff 1. Pair knitted slippers (2): Mrs E. W. Roberts 1, Mies A. J. Gorman 2. Handknitted infant's jacket, bonnet and bootees in wooli pattern to match (5): Miss A/ J. Gorman i, Mrs E. W. Roberts 2, Mrs J. Evans 3. Fancy nightdress (8): Miss D. C. Smith 1, Miss K. C. McElhinDey 2. Miss M. Reddiciiffe «3, Mrs D. Bntterick v he. White supper-cloth (6): Miss I. 0. McCutchan i, Mrs j. T. M'eaclem 2, Miss B. 0. McElhinney v h c. White traycloth (6): Miss B. Parker- 1, Miss J. C. Mills 2, Mrs D. Bulterick v n t. Fancy cushion (9): Miss A. M. Snttie 1, Miss J. Bishop 2, Miss R. C. McElhinney 3. Mrs Hanißer t h c. table centre (13): Miss. A. M. Srittie 1. Mrg Hamber 2, Miss B. barker 3, Miss A. KelJofl V h c, Miss J. C. Milli & C. Te» cos? (6): Miss J. Bishop I, &» SB A. J. Gorman 2, Miss Hamber'* b c. Spbci* mao embroidery (lj): Miss B* Parker■. 1, Mrs B. Butterick 2, Miss f. Jackson S. Mrs J. C. Mills v h c, Miss K. C. McElhinney li c. Fancy needlework not otherwise enum-

erated! (7): Miss B. Parker 1, Mrs J. O'Connor 2, Miss E. Christian 3, Miss. Harrison v h c. Pillow sham (5): Miss B. .Parker 1, Miss R. O. McElhinney 2, Mrs D. Butterick v h c. Collection of fancy work (3): Miss E. Aiken 1, Miss S. Newman 2. Raffia work, purse (2): Mrs Hamber 1 and 2. Rafliia work, basket (4): Mrs E. V. Roberts l.Miss-R, Barnett 2. Piper flowers (3): Miss A. Amos 1, Miss M. Fisher 2. Marqueterie work (17): Miss E. Holland 1* Miss F. Hardy 2, Miss M. Owens 3, Miss F. Hardy v h c, Mrs I. E. Heseltino. h c, Miss F. Catoii c. Poker work (10): Miss K. McElhinney 1, Miss J. Shearer 2 and h c, Miss M: Smith 3, Mrs W. H. Amos c.

Classes for students o£ Ashburton Technical School—Dressmaking (16): S. Lowery 3, M. Jones 2, M. Davis 3, M. Smith v he, K. Lane a c, B. Montgomery c. Embroiders (16): B. AVatson 1, M. Lane 2 and v hc, H. Williams h c. M. Kinp e. Fancy work (7): M.'Long 1. E. McElhinney 2 and v h c. Millinery (first year) (11): K. Hannan 1, G, Grieve 3 J. Blackwood v h c, 11. Cronin hc. Millinery (second year) (4): M. Smith 1. M. Fleming 2, K. Greea v )i c. Millinery (senior) ',3): M. Lane 1, E. Beck \i. PHOTOGRAPHY.

(Judge: Mr A. Cooper.) Landscape, open (2): Miss ,D. M. E-imbnds 1. Figure' stiidy, county only (1): Miss D. U. Edmonds 1. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CLASSES. (Judge: Mr A. 3. Millicha'mp.) Collection of useful grasses and legumes (2): Ashburton High School 1 and 2.

HASD WRITING. . . (Judge: Mr W. H. Kundlc.V; Secondarv schools f34): M. Owen fPrebbleton) 1, R. Griffin (High School) 2, ,G.

Craighead (High School) 3, M. Kerr (Technical School) v h c, D. Smith (High School; a c, 0. Beck (High School) c. Primary schools, children over IS years of age (22): D. Wood* (Borough) 1, M. Smith ißorough) 2, A. Solway (Borough) 3* C. Hansen (Ailenton) t h c, A. Bishop (Tinwald) h c, 4t. Milner (Ailenton) c. Primary schools, children under 13 years of age (58): M. Johnstone (Borough) 1. X. Pollock (Borough) 2, F. Mclntyre (Tinwald) 3, E. Williams (Borough) rh c. )V. Tinsley (Borough) h c, K. Veesey (Tintvald) c.

DRAWING. (Judge: Mr C." Lovell-Smith.) Drawing in pencil, primary schools (40): P. Dixon (Borough) 1, M. McElhinney (Borough) 2. J. Colvin (Borough) 3. 1. Simpson (Ailenton/- vh. c, M. Smith (Borough) h c, N. Bishop (Borough) c.

WOODWORK AND METAL WORE. (Judges: Woodwork, Mr W. R. Tucker; metal work: Mr F. J. Smallborie). Woodwork—First year (34): R. Keeley 1, Jl. Varcoe 3, C. Penrose 3, L. Thompson v h. c, E. Jones h c. Senior studeDts (28): S. McElhinney 1, H. Patterson 3. E. Croy 3, A. Garriock v H c, R. Grlffen b. c. High School' gtudents (20): C. Anderson'l, At McElrea 2, H. Field .3, L.-3etteridge V h c; A. Bradford h c. Primary schools, • Std. V.- (58.): £. fitigiey. 1, S.. Robertson 2, C. Wakebatn 3, D* Clark ¥ he, P. Mclnses h c. Primary schools, Sid.'Vl,!-J. Byrne J, H. Jones 2, D. Watebn 3, G, Ginuon V h c, A. Macauley h. c. Metalwbrk—First year-- (7): J: tfcitehdrj i,-T. Hinds-'2, L. Thompson 3, C. Penrose ▼ B c' Seeond year (3): J. Page 1, R. Horrill 2. W. HoUand 3. Primary schools, Std. V. (3.); G. Russell l t H. Sealuter ?,