SHEEP

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Volume 81, Issue 19, 15 October 1937, Page 50 (Supplement)

SHEEP

Eomneys Tlie Waihora! Stud This flock was founded in 1882 by Mi* Williain McLeod, of Martinborough and was later taken over by his son Mr John MoLeod, and is now under the control of Mr J . A. McLeod, the originfil owher's grahdson. During the last 30 yeaTs the flock has been mulntained almost exclusively on Farorangi blood, The floek has been bred and grown on the same property since its inception. The sheep are reared entirely under natural eonditions • and are bred' and Teared on hilly country running up to 1200 feet above sea level, and the property possesses no fiat country whatever. The objeet since the foundation of the flock has been to breed- sheep with strong constitution; and this has always been looked upon as of |>aramount" irnportance. Splendid constitution has been attained by carefnl seiectidn and by reason of the fact that the sheop Teceive only natural feed and livo entirely on the hills. A continuous demand, is always - obtained for the rams from this floek and for a number of years some. 250 to 300.' rams have been sold privately on the property annualiy. » « The Massey College Flocks. The Massey College flocks of Eomney, Southdown and Eyeland sheep are each. of an exceptionally high standard, and' considerable success has been acMeved by the College sheep, both in the ahowring and the sale-ring. With "all the breeds the various breed charaeteristics ' have been strictly adhered to.and the flock have been carefully culled to enaure that the • stock come up to tio , standards desired by breeders. The Eomney flock has had a veiy suceessful record since its inception. Last year, at the Mariawatu show, a College ram secured the championship award for Eomney rams, natural conditioned, while, at the 1936 JBuwke's Bay ram fair, rams sold by the College aired the top-priced flock Tams. The Southdown flock is headed byLnton Hoo 551, (imported), which was

the highest priced ram sold at the sale of imported Southdowns held at Wellington February'2, 1936. Fat lambs bp Colleger Southdown sires were first in a very strong class at the Manawata show la3t year. The Eyeland flock is headed by the imported Tam Holme Lacy Non-Stop. and in the breeding of these sheep particular attention is paid to wool development on sound carcases with stroiig coirstitutions. Xnspeetidn of the College flocks by prospeetive purchasers and breeders i;« cordially invited. • • • The "Lansdale" Stud. Many, years of experience stands be.:ind tiie "Lausuale" Eomney stud of Mr. E. Tanner, Longburn. The stud, situated 84 miles north of Wellington, with the nearegt railway terminal at Karere, was founded in 1891 on some of the finest importations then available, and since that date the addition of Tiomneys from the best blood stoc|cs m the Dominion, besides further frcquent importations, has given strength to tha stud, from the viewpoints of breeding, stamina and high quality. , Farmers who desire to iiuprove their •sheep for wool pro'ducing qualities canuot do better'than make inquiries from Mr. E. Tanner. Tlie Eomneys have played a most Itn-" portant part in tho success of Kew Zealand on the wool and meat markcts^ as their wool improving qualities and also their meat-produeing amenities aro s» l>yword to the Kew Zealand fanner. *Baised on the fertile and grassy plalns of the Oroua Downs, the Eomneys of the "Lansdale" stud have proved to be sheep of exceptional quplity.

The Penrose Stud The Penrose stud of Sir William Perry, at Penrose, Masterton, is a household name among breeders of Eomney sheep. The Penrose Eomneys are unsurpassed anywhere for frame, wool, constitution and type, and have an outstanding record of show and sale successes. In the breeding, wool has been speeially studied • with a vhlw to meeting the requirements of manufacturers, whilg retaining the best Eomney charaeteristics. That -this object has been achteved is borne out by the faet that,. at the annual breeders' fair at Masterton, the average for rams offered since 1925 has been around tho 70 guinjas mark, with the exception of the two d'epression years 1933 and * 1933, while top rams' have ma'de up to 200 gnmeas and over. Penrose rams and rams from Penrose 'blood met with outstanding suceess at the 1934, 1935, 1936 and 1937 breeders' saies. ' . • Sir William Perry 's flock has been drawn- on not only by breeders in the Dominion but by overseas sheepmen seeking the best "blood fpr their flocks, • and-sheep ftfom this. stud" have been exported in large numbers to all parts o,f -ihe- Southern' Hemisphere and to the United States. , - The annual stud sale yvill be held at , the Solway Sho'wgrounds, Masterton, inJanuary, 1938. ■ :*• ... * '• ■ ' !"Milbourne" Stud • The "Milbourne'' Eomney Marsh Stud Flock (No. 819) of Mr Arthur Eobottom, Argyll, Otane, was . fo.unded in 1920 by . the "purchase of 40 ewes froin Mr E. Short (Flock 77) and 20 from Messrs Shorf and Sons; Ltd. (Floek 540). In 1922, 112 ewes. were purchased from the Estate of. the late Mr J. H. MeLean (Flock 345), and a £ further addition was made in 1324, wlien ' 14 ewes were secured froin Mr R, Buiclr (Flock 90(5). In 1925, 50 ewes were purchased fromthe flock of Mr L. T. MeLean (Flock 846), and additions -in 1926 comprised 2n ewes from the.. Triistees of the lateMr Ernest- Short (Flock 77) and 15 ewes from Mr E. Tanner (Flock -63).. Twenty ewes were purcha.sed from Mr. jr." Short (Flock 896), and in 1930 a few ewes were added from Messrs Vos» Eros. (Flock 115). •With. the use of 'high-priced sires, embodying. .tlie best qualities of the breed, a stud flock of very Mgh standard ha#

i been built up, and the quality of "Mil"bourne" Eomneys is best illustrated by the large repeat orders received from satisfied buyers. - Flock -ram and studs can be inspected at any time by arrangement. The shearling stud rams will be offered as usual at Feilding Stud Fair in January. • • ' • "Hollycombe" and "The Park" Founded on the famous "Waiorongomai" strain, the "Hollysombe" and "The Park" stud Eomney flocks of Mr Wallaee A. Tod and the estate of the late Mr James Tod respectively, conform to the very best ideals of " triie Eomney type, as ie evidenced by their enviablo record in the show-ring, The atm of these two breeders is" to produce ,an even flcece of 46-48 's quality, a clean britch and a well-covered, low-set carcase. u In addition to the long list .of show successes enjoyed, a good' indicatJpn of the calibre of she.ep b'red by these two" studs is 'supjdied 'by" tlie fact that tho leading coastal etations to whom they annualiy supply rams regularly top 'the market- at the' Napier wool saies with their clips. Included aihdnggt the stations regularly supplied by Tod Bros. are ' ' Blackhead,' ' " Aramoana," "Pourere," "Omakere," "TamttmuJ" "Ngahere,?'- "Waipere," " Punawai ,• tai," and "Clareinch." This stud had the most rcmarkablo success in tlie show-ring last seaeon, fully demoustrating the liigli standard which has been attained. They included the following awards at* 1936 Spring Shows— seven chanjpiohships, three reserve championships, 26 flrst prizea, nlne seconds, seven thirds and two. fourths.'-

The Haurangi Stud ' The Haurangi flock was established in 1902 and has been e-^er since under" the care of the present owner, Mr Muraock McLeod, During the flrst 15 years, Eiddiford and Eglington sires were used, giving the flock - exeellent constitution and carrying a fleece of fairly strong wool. Of late yearg home-br.ed rams havobeen mostly used with the result that. symmetry is an outstanding fealure. The flock is bred on high country sub: ject to heavy snowfalls almost every winter ahd the sheep are hardy. . With ordjnary treatment they have . given satisfacfion wherever they have been used. This season rams have been all hook--ed, mostly to previous buyers, but inspectioii is always welcomed by applying to Mr Murddck. McLeod, 94 W . Martinborough. -• «. The "Manaia" Studs, Founded in,1933 On ewes .ptircba'sed from "Waiorongomai"' and "Penrose ' ' ' the Eomney stud owned5 by Mr E. C. White, " Manaia) '.V Masterton, is backed by" the best blood in tlie Dominion. A very high. atahdard of sheep is bred by. this -stud and. first prizes have been taken on numerous occasipns at both Masterton and Oarferton'- shows: A . Southdown stud is,; also ' condiicted by Mr.- White, ^ this having been f ounded iu.1933 on- ewes froin -Mr- P. 0oop-> er's stud and sires frqxn Ellis Bros., Bulls. Southdowns from this flock brought top price for a show pen of. flock" rams at Masterton . last year. At Smithfield the stud gained secohd place' for the Wairarapa, and fourth for- tho ? North Island in" the Meat Board's faf ..lamb competition. - "... A lknited number- of flock rams will be* offered at the Hawke 's .Bay fam 'jfuir this - season. • . ^ ' : ■- . - ' -'«• -• ••* 1 - • • "The Grange" Stud. "The Grange" flock - of Eomney sheep,- the property of Messrs A. and (J, Gray, Masterton,, ;is ono . whicb has in the past'prdvid^d a . large number of flock and- stud rams for. Hawke V Bay sheep-breeders, and -sheep \purchased from- this . flock have alwtty.s. proyed jnost suceessful . in this district. This flock, .. No. 287- in the 'flock'Ibook, waS founded in 1910 by the purchase of .100

ewes from Gray Bros.' flock No. 38. Since thent additional purchases have been made from the flocks of Mr.-E. Buick and Mr; D. Smith. The rams are bred under the. m03t natural eonditions from carefully' selected stock, capable of reprodueing sheep and wool consistent with progressive demand. "The Grange" rams am.of the very highest standard. Evidence of this is manifest in the fact that rams froin "Tho Grange" topped the Hastings Eam Fair on three occasions, and also on -several occasions at the Dannovirke Eam Fair. The • sheep illustrated rn Messrs Gray Bros. ' advertisement • in this issue is typical- of .the class o'f sheep produced, andandicatesvcloarly the outstanding qualities of this fiqck. Successes en.ioyed by ' '■The Grange ' ' recently included fiv'e first . and f otir second prizes. at the' Masterton - JnbileeShow for 1937, the stud ..winniug' both cups donatcd for the most points in ihe Eomney sections, ... , m . . Mr. F. O." Stack's Stud. * . ' ^ .Mr F. O. Stack's Eomney stu,d founded and built up in the Kiwitea , distri ct is oue which c,Qmmands the interest of sheep. men who are anxious to 'imjprove stamina and type. .^Wjith." the "demand £or finer wool Mr Stack has very wisely culjed heavily each year throwing' out all b,ut the, best.fine^woolled. By carehil and conservativ.e breeding he has Jb'uilt up a stud, t^e progeny of .wliich must liave a strong- appeal to Hawke's Bay farmers. Ecared under naturat cdnSitione 1200 feet above set level in the fanious Kiwitea district these sheep are ideal for Hawha's Bgy 'j "coiiditiohe whether the" cbuhtry b'e "hilly or flat. Mr Stack: will be pleased' to apswer any irquiries from thoso ihterestedr '

Tho "Pihautea" Stud. . One of the largest and oldest established Eomney MaTsh flocks in the Dominion is that of Mr. J. Carne Bidwill, ' ' Pihautea, " Featherston. Eapis from this floek are extremely wellknown and popular in Hawke's Bay, a fact which may be gathered from the.. sale of oyer 300 to this province •last year, while mor# than 300 rams from "Pihautea" are" already booked by regulat' Hawke's Bay clients for the coining season. Eams from ' 'Pihautea" go to all parts of the Dominion and invariably • give exeellent • service. In this connection it is interesting to know that last season a regulair client of "Pihautea" fof- the past 30 years topped the market for four-year ewes at the Eaetihi fair, obtaining 38/11, this beiiig the, highest" price for four-year -ewes obtained at that fair fdr 40 years. At the Mangaweka' fair .the same client sold his five-year ewes at 34/2,' while at the Wanganui wool sale. 15.0 bales of wool) ob tained. by- the use'of "Pihautea" "rams, averAged £28 6/- per bale. Eams from the .'-'Pihautea'' flock may be'found in all parts of New Zealand, being s'ent annualiy to satisfied clients over a wide area. «■ • ' The "Waiorongomai'' Stud. Founded in 1875 by the late Mr. A. Matthews, the ' ' W aiorongomai ' ' Eomney stud flock of "Mr. E. W. Matthews, of Featherston, is; recognised as one of the key breeding/ establishments in New Zealand, and the present high standard achieved. is a tribute to the car'e that has been taken th'rough the years t'o'maintain the quality and breed chara'cter' of . '.'Waiorongomai" Eom-r neys. La the. early history of , the floek, rams and .ewes- were ..impprted after selection ffom the cream of the English flocks, and many of the leading studs of New Zealand owe their present high standard to the foiindation stock and to the additions which have been made from time toi timo from this great stud, which has played an all-important part in New Zealand Eomney history from the earliest day.s of the breed in the Dominion to the present day. ■ The show record of- the "Waiorongomai" stud is, naturally enough, a very extensivo one. ' "Waiorongo-' mai" sheep have won championships .throughout New Zealand, at the Panama Exposition, and at the Sydney Eoyal Show, while the total of championships won by the immediate progeny of "Waiorongomai" sires is legxon. Bred. and reaTed entirely under natural eonditions, sires from this stud are of ex'ceptionally hardy constitution, in addition to their outstanding broed quality, and meet a consistently heavy demand frqm Ireeders in all parts of the Dominion. • • • The "Karefe" Stud. Bred consistently .over a period of more than 30 years, the "Karere" Eomney Marsh stud- of Messrs. H. and * M, W. V oss, Longburn, must' be rated as one of the best". known in New Zealand. The type of sheep produced is ideal for modern .requirements, being low set, even, with .a. dense fleece, and ideally suited to crossing purposes. That the quality of the 'wool' of tlie ' 'Karere " flock is superlative is indicated by the fact th'at their wool exhibit almost invariably wins first prize at the Palmerston North Show. The' use of , sjres from this stud will prove of the grbatest benefit 'to. the farmers' of Hawke's Bay, siiice in the progeny will be ensured 'Jieavy weight of ..exeellent quality and the ' highest grade Eomney wool. . Fpr some years past the ownprs of the * ' Karere ' ' ' stud have submitted their sheep to' fleece. testing, carried out under the auspices of the Massey Agricultura'l College. The results h%ve been most satisfactory, and at the present timo practically the whole ewe floclc has attained a standard of "A" or higher. There is always a keen demand for "Karere" Eomneys, the quality and standard of which have been 'maintained . in remarkabl* muur for a great many years'.~ ... s

The "Kamano'' Stud. The "Kamano" Eomney Stud Flock of. Mr. H. B. Johnston, Private Bag, Feilding, was founded in 1924 by the purchase of 41 ewes from Mr. C. E. Corpe, Flock 374, and has been consistently bred ' to the . highest standards from that date. At the Manawatu nad West Coast Sheep Sale, Feilding, last January, the first run of six "Kamano" rams averaged 114 guineas, only one sheep selling below three figures and that one at . 90 guineas. The total offering were sold in the ring at an average of, 85 guineas. ' The ewes in the flock aro reliable breeders and the annual lambing returns are now between 120 and 130 per cent. At the begipning of , - this year's lambing 73 per cent. of lambs were born in 12 days. l • * « The Daisyburn Flocks Prominent among the flocks of the Wairarapa is the Daisyburn stud, of the Estate of W. H. Buick. Daisyburn stock are partieularly Well-known to, sheepmen in Hawke's Bay, as many farmers tlraw upon Daisyburn for their requirements of -rams each year. For frame, wooi and mutton, the Daisyburn stud sheep are unsurpassed, and have achieved an enviable reputation among farmers, which each year Bees further enhanced. Founded in 1906, the aim bf those in charge of the flock has been. to seeure the maximum of perfection in all points. The stock have a partieularly fine show-ring record, both at Eoyal an'd pro vincial ; shows. Both Eomney and Southdown ehbep are bred, and stud and flock rams ofboth. these breeds are availablej inquiry being? invited from interested farxuers. • • • j "Te Marama" Stud. The "Te Marama" Eomney stud flock was recently .purchased by Mr E. D. -Warburton from the previous owners, Messrs W. F. Jacob and Son. Situated at Feilding, the "Te Marama" flock was established in 1884 and may, theref ore, juatly lay claim to have played an important part in breeding in New Zealand. and has an outstanding record. Bred on the high country some 1000 feet above sea level, the "Te Marama" flock combines to a high degree all the best charaeteristics of the ■ Eomney breed, Eams from the "Te Marama" flock are low-set, compact and heavily woblled, and are admirably snited an every way for the Hawka's Bay province. "Te Marama" stud Eomneys are well known throughout the Dominion, and have held numerous championships in all parts oi the country. Stud sheep from "Te Marama 'J.frequently top tlie Manawatu and West Coast stud sheep saies. At last year's sale the whole entry of ten rams was sold under the hammer at an average prico of 82 guineas^ the top. price being no less than 200 guineae. Attention to stud cattle is also given at "Te Marama," from where a limited number of young Shorthorn bulls, bred from the best strains in the country, is available for sale each year. These are also of an exceptionally high standard. * • * The " Te Purupuru' ' Stud. The "Totaranui" Eomney and Southdown Stud Flocks, the property of Mr., Arthur Tocker, Tauherenikau," Featherston, are well known to breeders throughout " the Dominion, having achieved a very sound reputation for their constitution and general breed quality. The "Totarnui" Eomney Mrah stud flock was founded in J9I2 with the purchase of ewe> and the famous "Wairongomai" strain and the famous "Penrose" blood has been also strongly inlroduced by additions to tlio flock in the years between foundatiou and Ihe present time. Flock rams from "Totaranui" itave been used consistently for a number (it years by some of the leading statmns in Hawke's Bay among tho prominent proporties supplied being ' ' Gwavas ' ' and "Clifton" station?':

"The Clifl&" Studs. Mr Wm. Eayner, ' ' The ifiiffs," Masterton4 is among the best known and most suceessful breeders of sheep in the whole of New Zealand. From tliis stud selected sires and f emales are exported annualiy to leading breeders pverseas as well as being in consistent demand m both islands. oi the Dominion. "The Cliifs" Eomneys are noted for their outstanding quality of wool, bone and constitution, a gpod impression of which may be gathered from the illiistration to the advertisement which apappears in this issue. "The Cliffs". also maintains a Mgh. quality Corriedale stud) sheep of tmabreed having a high' reputation whereever used, There M atwell established Southdown stud at- "Tho Cliffs," these sheep beiiig entirely tinpampered and untrimmed. and only pastUra f ed. Their ■satisfactory' performance in many parts. of New Zealand is eloquent testimony of their worth. The Lihpoins which are raised by Mr. Eayner are' the best knowzi New Zealand sheep in the Argentine, where tney regularly bring high prices, and where the'stud has- an" enviable. shqw record. The number of high awards gained by the stud both in tlie Dominion and overseae»,is legion and" there is.npt a sheep breeder in the Dominion who is not well ; aCq'uainted " with the fiame of tho stud "and its fine record. t ^ #• • 9 The Tamaihu Flock. The' Tamaihu 'flock of Eomneys, bred by G. Shaw, TO. Ora Ore, Masterton, was founded. in' 1925 and since then has been/kept' at a high Standard, Penrose* and Waiorohgamai. sires being used exclusiyely* to , hnprove the standard of the flock.' 'For ihe foundation sheep' specially^ selected etud ewes, from well'known stud flocks were used, and oa this ,spiind foundatioh) a quality; floek of Eomneys, cpnfofming to the accepted standards'pf the. bfeed has been built,, Tamaihu! sheep are ' recognised for their good heads% heavy bone, and beau- - tiful. soff-handling wool. That the majority of the rams available are splds to* sheepmen in the Wairarapa ^ speakg ' well for the. floek, and indica'tee-that the sheep are of the type required' tp-day. Tamaihu sheep- have been ahown at the Wairarapa1' shows with marked success, "among the honours gained being the championship, natural condition, at the 1936 Masterton show. A few selected stud. rams Will be offered." at ' the Masterton stud fair in January, 1938.

The Collingwood Stud. Careful selection of the original stock and of breeding methods' employed over a period of 27 years has resulted in the firin establishment of the "Collingwood" Roxnney Marsh flock owned by Mr E. W. Coliins, Newbury,. Palmerston North. Eeared . under entirely natural eonditions,- "Collingwood'.' Eomneys have ■made a name for themselves whereever they have been taken. The progeny of rams from this stud are entirely true to type and invariably prove most satisfactory. In, many parts bf the East Coast of the North Island , "Collingwood" Eomneys have been used with outstanding success and their purchase may be safely. recommended to farmers in this province; • t Bankhead Eomneys. It would be difficult to locate a Romney flock with a finer show-ring record over the paBt few years than "Bankhead,'!:- the property of Mr. Alexander Brown and Sons, Kiwitea. In addition fo sbouring the North Island championship for Eomney rani 1935-36, this stud as sequrbd the fpliowmg awards : — Uhampion ram, Feilding 1036 and also in 1934 and 1935; chanipion ram Masterton 1936; champion ram Dannevirke 1936; res. cham. ram Wanganui 1935; champion ."ewe Dannevirke 1936. Feilding ,show'1936: Two rams under 21 months first ; ram over 21 months first (14 eiitfies) ; ram under 21 months lirst (17 entries") , .four Hook rams under 21 montliB lirst and tliird (11 entries); ilock rain under 21 months first, «econd and third (25 entriesl. At the Wanganui sH'ow in 1935 out of five entries in the open-. class "Bankhead'' Romneys three firsts, one second and oue.

v.h.c., also the Blair and Hunter Cup or most points in Eomney classes (open). At Dannevirke they seeured five first and one second out of seven entries. This record speaks for itself and Hawke's Bay breeders will at once see the value of introducing "Bankhead'' blood. Mr. Brown will be pleased to givj any further particulars. o # # Southdowns The "Hinerangi" Flock The "Hinerangi" stud Southdown floek of Mr Percy F. Wall, of Hatuma, was _ founded on selected stock from Mr Geo. Ehodes, Meadowbank, in 1914. Eeared on natural limestone country and grass-fed, the. sheep possess great constitutions and produce good carcases. Eams from this flock are used extensively in Hawke 's Bay "and the ' Manawatu with most satisfactory results. Additions' to' the flock have been made from time to time from Mr 'Jas. Knight's flock at Feilding. A Eomney flock, - founded *on- sheep from. Mr Mr J. McLeod 's "Whakapuni'' .flock, is also run. The sheep have a strong infusion of Penrose blood and are hardy and active with dense wool of good quality. They -thrive wherever they go. • # • Mr. D. N. Lane's Flock. The Southdown floek of Mr. D. N. Lane, Havelock North, has provided the . foundation stock . of • rnahy of the leading Southdown flocks of the Dominion aild to-day this floek holds a prominent ,place in its breed. Founded in 1908^ this Havelock North flock is one of : the oldest established studs of Southdowns and has an excelleift reputation. Eeared on ' the sunny slopes bf the. Havelock hills; this stock is founded on the. best of imported blood, the bone and carcase being of the type demanded by the trade. Not being hanipered ;Or petted in any way, the sheep are all in natural jsondition and do well wherever "they are taken. Satisfied clients who continue to purchase their sto.ck- frbm Mr. Lane prove by so doing that .the- quality and type of tMs stud are being maintained and improved. Although not exhibited at the shows to any great extent, stock' froni this.flobk liave. always secured honours wherever they have been shown. Ingpection of the stud is cordially invited.,'

Mr. W. J. Jamieson's Stud. Southdowns of careful breeding from the best of stock are available from the stud of Mr. W. J. jamieson, bf Longlands, Hastings, which although comparatively new, .0 already established itself as a flo .-k of high quality. Mr. Jamieson's il k was founded in . 1934 froni ewes speeially selected from the stud of Mr. A. H. Smith, Poukawa, and stud rams from the well-known stud of Mr. W. J. Gimblett. With such exeellent stock as a foundation the flock has grown rapidly and has already achieve.1 a high standard. The registered flock number of the stud is'1205. • • • The Poukawa Flock, Well-known among Hawke's Bay Southdown flocks is the Poukawa stud of Mr A. H. Smith^ reared and bred on the rich natural pastures at Poukawa, and sheep from this flock have gained an enviable reputation among Hawke's Bay slieep-farmers. * Sound foundation stock, consistently improved upon with selected animals, has led-up to the success of this flock. The floc^ has been maintained at a high standard by regular and consistent culling, eoupled with the periodie mtroduction of new blood from leading strains. Southdown rams from the Poukawa flock are keenly sought after each season, and the success attending the uso of rams froin tliis progresshe and well-founded flock i« undoubtediy doing muc-h to iniprove tho quality of stock produced in this province. For healthy, true-to-type Southdowns, sheep from the Poukawa flock .will fuldl all expectations.

Mangateretere Southdowns, Bearing one of the oldest names as» sociated with the sheepbreeding indust:y in Hawke 's Bay, the flock of Mr Or Nelson, Mangateretere^ holds a proved position in the sheep-breeding world. Founded some 25 years ago on selected stock from tho original Nelson Bros.' flock qf Southdowns (founded 50 years ago), this floek contains some nf tha finest imported blood. A. long list qf show successee secured at aE New Zealand show riiigs is tha record of Mr Nelson 's flock and to maintain and improve the" quality of this flock, Mr Nelson has for the last 10 years introdueed rams from' tho ■flocks of Messrs Hugh. Burrell ahd Son s (Feilding) and Eliis Btos (Bulls). • * « The "Lucknow" Flock The Lucknow Southdown flock of Mr B. A. Nirnon, Havelock North, although of comparatiyely recent foundation, is now. a welbknown and esteemed flock in the Hawke's Bay district, The flock was fohnded in 1929 on stock selected from Mr D. N. Lane's flock. .Ewes were also selected from the flocks of Messrs D. J. Cooper and F. J. Ellia, The very best of sires, bred by Mr W. J. Gimblett have been used. All the sheep have beeu reared and bred under entirely natural eonditions and' have not been pampered in, any way\ "The sheep are of a high standard and are a credit. to their breeder; A ram by Ford Christian (imp.)s from Sir William Perry 's stud was recently introdueed. Eams from the Lucknow stud topped the eales at the last Hawke 's Bay Eam Fair. • * * -"Carrington" Southdowns. The Carrington Southdown flock of Mr. Howard -Booth was established 20 years agp with 100 ewe3 purchased from Mr Brobks, Canterbury, and 10 yeara later additional ewee were purchased from W. H. Buick and Son. In addition some imported rams bred by Stonwig from the famous sire, GOld Gourt," wero imported and a further ram and four ewes from England were also used to strengthen the floek by further mflilxes from Mr Jas. Knight, Feilding, and Messrs Ellis Bros., Bulls. In 1934 an important addition was made by -the importation of a ram bred by John Langmead ' and Sons, Sussex, named Flansham Cardinal, No; 21836 vot 43, S.D. flock hook 1982. This ram is an extraordinarily welb

bred animal; he is doubly descended from Buckland Egret, an exeellent ram with wide, open head, full eye. and quivering nostril, solid, and of grand wool and colour. In the pedigree of this latest importation a great deal of Sandringham blood is present. One more recent addition to the flock was the imported ram Upper Swell 20 bred by Mr W. E. H. Hebblethwaite of Gloucestershire. The splendid condition and success of the Carringtoii flock is "due in a great measure to the assiduous and untiring work of the flockmaster, Mr MacDonald, who has long experience in this woTk both at Home and in New Zealand and who has been many years associated with the Carrington flocks. * • • The Orua Wharo Stud. The Orua Wharo Southdown stud, bred by Orua Wharo station, is wellknown in Hawke's Bay, and is each year meeting with an increasing demand from sheepmen who wish to obtain quality Southdown stock. Bred entirely on the rich natural pastures of Orua Wharo, near Takapau the sheep thrive wherever they go, They have earned a weil-deserved name for their hardiness, activity and good carcasee. In the breeding of the floek, no pains have been spared to seeure outstanding animals from other breeders to maintain and improve the quality of the stoek bred. Among the "flocks from which seleetions have been made are those of Ellis Bros., Killeymoon, Bulls, Mr James Knight, Feilding, and Mr W. J. Gimblett, Ngatarawa, Hastings. Interested farmers are cordially i*vited to communicate with the managwr wLen considering thfi' ren'iiremenUs.