SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2423, 31 March 1915, Page 8

SYDNEY ROYAL SHOW

(By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) Sydney, March 30. Despite the war conditions, the severe drought in some districts, aud considerable reductions in the prize-money, the entries__for the lloyal Show are highly satis'factor.v in the live stock sections. There is some falling-off in the agricultural entries. . NEW ZEALAND AWARDS. (By Telegraph—Press Assn.—Copyright.) (licc. March 30, 9.50 p.m.) ' Sydney, March 30. Heavy rain largely spoiled the proceedings 011 judging day at the Royal Show. The New Zealand exhibits were fewer than usual, and figured less freely on the prize-lists. Flaviiiius secured first and champion in the blood stallions, and Ribbomvood in tho trotters. New Zealand-bred animals were prominent in tlie draught sections. The imported horse Captain Dale took first and champion. In the heavy stallions class the New Zealand-bred Native Chief was awarded reserve- champion, and Messrs. Mitchell and O'Brien's Princess Mary, reserve champion, ill the mares' class; the same owners' Lady Wigton was placed first ju the two-year-olds. ■ In cattle Mr. W. Lovelock, of Palmerston, took first aud second with his Holstein and Friesian bulls. In tlie English Leicesters, Mr. John Nixon, of Killinchy again sco9ped the honours, supplying bptli champion ram, ewe, and firsts in all other sections. In Border Leicesterr Mr. Nixon took a first, two seconds, ana a third. There may not bB a great deal of sentiment in business, but there nmst be honesty. We aro not here to blow our own trumpet, but we claim to give honest weight, an honest test, and, best current price, for any cream sent" to our St. John's Butter Factory. Wo sell our butter direct to consumers, and can afford to be honest. We want your support. Write us for further particulars. Wanganui Fresh Food and Ice Co.—Advt. There's not a more efficient helper to the man on the land than the Richmond Oil Engine. Easy, safe, and reliable to work, it equals many hired hands; is always on the spot when needed and ready to 6tart. Choose the Richmond because of the many points in which it excels, of its solid construction, and all,round goodness. Ask or write for .particulars. A. J. Parton, Plumber, Carterton.—Advt.