A. AND P. SHOWS.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18219, 1 November 1924, Page 5

A. AND P. SHOWS.

AMBERLEY. The tisua! luck ei th-.-P>re.--krs' Association forsook it yesterJ:iy ;j!'>nit::ely ;j n.l for the ;inji u:i 1 shovr h;j? I'fcr. bold iu ivcai her—si'it. »P rir 'S d;;y, that drr-.v vivi:.',r s I" c.-qiie Ko-.v,-:i -"VfSii :iH o3: ' Xorlh Onvrl'urv. T!..- woaiher yesterdav, hr.\ve\ er, 5! to wed a violent icvrrsal or' form. For the -4 ho'ivs preceding i 1 a.m. I" jioiitt? raii; vri ic recorded, bttt tliis down pour did nor by any niean? oh;>ii-' tin' v,t;irhrr. and a steady heavy in ai.'Mut IJ .of, wlu'ii operai ion? - n the ]o had just .<tnrted. and it- continued for upwards of an hour. Judges and st.ewi.rds had a a uticonuoriable time, the rain beiiifj accompariied by a decidedlv cold wind. However, they did not' diiwdle over their work—altlioujih a few of the stowards did in handing iu the awards —and the verj excellent luncheon provided by Mr Hejtdreji M>rvod vcrv 7tiuch to offset, the other disabilities. The Association was singularly unlucky in the matter of climatic conditions, as through the Ashlev .Downs .'"'d Kangiora districts the rainfall was confined to quite ordinary limits. The attendance of the public, naturally, Mas very small, ami it in fortunate that the Associat ion s sound iinnnciai position does not make this a matter of very great concern. 1 ho usual parade 01. prize stock was abandoned, as the conditions made it next door to impossible, although the weather at the time had cleared up. However, exhibitors were concerned about, their .-dock in the ''c.'iuld blast," and were wisely permitted to get Ihetu away as early as possible. The Caledonian I'ipo Band, from Christchurch, skirled bravely throughout the day, completely exploding the iSassenach theory that, the kilt is a. cold dress "whateffer." The entries this year were the best on record, being 188, as against 434 last year. Quality was uniformly good, but penned and tethered stock did not look as bright as they would otherwise have doue. The draught horse section, 1 hough small in numbers, was a good one, as it generally is at Amberley. Special interest attached this year on account of the exhibition of the recent-ly-imported stallion, Mr James Wyllie's Ellangowan. lie is a particularly wellgrown colt, a good mover, and has plenty of substance. He annexed the champion ribbon. Champion mare was ]Ur J. O. Coop's filly by Buchlyvie's Favourite, which also won the Association's challenge cup, value £lO 10s, for the best two-year-old draught colt, filly, or gelding. !Mr J. A. Fairweather Mas a heavy winner in the section. The harness and saddle horses are generally about the most noteworthy sections at Amberley. Many of the competitors subsequently appear at the Metropolitan Show. Thero were some old favourites yesterday. Miss E. D. Kobinson's White Heather won the saddle championship, with Mrs G. Iteid's Permit second, and Mr K. .Skevingtou'h The Orphan won the harness championship. All the light horse sections were well contested for, the ponies making a very attractive display. The, hunters were not impressive, a few of the entrants giving a very indifferent exhibition. Several of the sheep_ sections were good, notably the Corriedales, a few half-breds, and the merinos. In the long-wool sections; Mr J. A. Fairweather was a heavy prize-taker, whilst Mr W. W. Mcßae swept the board in tlie merino section, and Mr G. D. Greenwood iu the Corriedales. Messrs X. G. and 11. JJ. Bruce's entries did not come to hand in the merino section. There was good competition in the Southdowns between Messrs G. Fulton and J. H. James. The Greenwood Challenge Cup for exhibitor obtaining most points in the sheep section was won by Mr J. A. Fairweather for the third time, and it now becomes his property. Competition in the cattle sections was weak. Mr ]{. Peaeh was practically the only exhibitor in Shorthorns. Some nice Jerseys were shown by Mr G. Fleming, there being fair competition in nearly all the classes. The house and dairy produce display was up to the usual high standard established at Amberley. The sheep-guessing competition resulted in a tie amongst four competitors. The correct weight was 183 jib, and the nearest guesses were as follows, only a quarter of a pound out: F. Kesteven (Kangiora), 183-Jlb; G. T. McNalley (Sefton), 1831b; W. Aston (Ashburton), 18311), and H. A. Martin (Christchurch), 1831b. Several field competitions were abandoned. The following -were the judges : —Draught etoc.k, G. McLachlan; hackney and saddle horses, blood and carriage horses, J. C. X. Grigg; hunters, J. C. N. Grigg and W. Sand rev: cobs and ponies, W. Sand rev: sheep, English and Border Leicesters and crossbred?, R. W. Lochhead; Merinos, W. Mcintosh; Corriedales, C. ii. Ensor; halfbreds and Downs, W. >T. Jenkins; fat sheep, W. Graham; cattle. Shorthorns, W. <T. Jenkins; Jerseys,' C. Watson; Crossbr**s, W. J. Jenkins, and C. Watson; dogs, H. T. Little; homo produce, I. Champion; cookerv, W. Baxter. Following- is the i>iizo list, the number of entries being in parentheses: HORSES. Draughts—Stallion, 4 year 3 or over (2): James Wyllie's Ellangowan 1 and champion. Stallion, two years (2): A. Pctrie 1 and rcpcrvo champion, W. Stringer 2. Brood marc with, foal (1): J. A. Fairweather 1. Mare and tw;> progeny ill: J. A. lairwcather 1 and champion. Filly, three years (1): J. A. Fairweather 1. Gelding, two years (11: J. A. Fairweather 1. Filly, two years (3)': J. O. Coop 1 and champion and 2, j. Kevern 3. Yearling colt or g e 'ding (1). J. A. Fairweather I. Yearling ji-'y WJames Wyllio 1, 2 and 3, A. Pet no c. Dry mare, four years or over (3): " Gelding, four years or over: F. A- " neon I. J. A. Fairweather 2, J. H- James .. Two-horse team (11: J. A. Fairweather 1. Maro or gelding fcr earner's ptu-po?* 3 , up to two ton (1): W. H. Haigh I. Maro or •;elding, up to 30 cwt (4): J- H- ' jj' J, Rodgers 2, E. A. Payne 3. Marc or e eld in- up to 15 cwt (,1): E. Gates 1. A ® tion's Challenge Cup, for tne best U ° . « ,r " old colt, tilly or {reldin- (j): J- O. F .Xicholls Memorial Cup. tor the best. lln =" colt, gelding or .filly (4): Harness horses— Carriage brood mar t ;. IT H. Busch 1, H. Stanton 2. D-„ can mare or gelding (21: IL £ Urnwn luarf- golcilß.-, I - KX ITA. K5Ui. H. J[. »«• or wh ' c . b hai : champion, prize (71: E. Skevington 1 f 2); rt. H. Busch 2. Farmers utility \ . H. Stanton 1. Yearling colt or ■ . . M. Cameron 1. o ., linfr - ;p to 11 Saddle horses-Marc or i it , re stone (5): J. Reid 1, I- \( r3 J. Reid or gelding up to 13 , ston ® V [' E " D . lV>bin--1 and reserve eliajniHon, , - {one (3) : 'eon 2. Mare ii)> jj u (bertoj-d 2. M. Bethel! 1. Miss ±l. B. , vork I Mare or geloing tor moun ed Ladic - S i 101: E Skevtnetcu i and haci J.)"- USS T G. RciA 3. champion, Mrs J. Bu lU i. Miss walking "hack V')- H- gdding- that E. D. Robinson (3) *G. Kcid 1, has never won fl- fi r - P K. J. McLean 2. I Ponies—StaUion, or^ r TCarc or G. Pc-uers 1, !>• l - 4 x ,n to 15 stone gelding, not (d: M. Hemins 1, „ e ldins, over J. McLean 3. Maie o w . St*cl:H McLean Polo P° D r fcjouse *2, H. s George 2, H. H. Mrs W. Sccon 1, ;_• y; ngf not over 14-i McLean n. Mare . _s- v. G»U» 2, E. ,5): A. 3 ,'nare' or gliding, not over Payne 3. Cob, I A Ju< i go n 1, A. lI.'X Scoon 3. Boy's pony. S. George ■ ilrs 1)oU «;; a s Coleman 1, Ke=.not over I'-- \ •• • jj arP or g»«Wit»g. u»t teven and Cor jt ; vpn ard Cordner 1 E. y.-er not over 1-5.2 (or. . Kf X. - i'- Crolt 1L H '

McLean Mar* rr ee'ding r.r ov«r 11.2 D. Woiff I, A. lijsV.p 2 nr.u .1. Be--; -r! ricii-r under li yea.rs : K. Wesvnr.i 1. Best boy r:<ier under 13 : K. Hv.r.i<r?—Mare o- geidir.i: to csrr.- : ( Mono over ter.ces ,: H. M. Be.rgiu 1. Maiden hurtt-r A. Tait '■, S. Ashwor'h Marc or geidtrg thai r ; " rr cmiTX'ttd hurd> or ?:oip'.«chw ' ■ -'..'-. po-.::!-".c-point excen'.ed Jr' ii. M. Burgm 1, . V. Skevingw. 2. IW, sv iv hur.tcr: J. Stanton 1. Be?: c-o:-r y:in'jeT: A. Tai* 1. sheep. Kncli-h I.cii-cner- Kvsin, ~vcr 1»> month* : J, A. Fairweathe;- I K.i-n, under V* months : 'l. A. Fairweather ! and 2. Ewe, over 16 !•:or.'bs : J. A. Fairwea'.hcr - iitid 2. Ewe, under 16 months v'- : JFiirwra;in"r I. Horde* Leicester—K*m. over 10 month* 1 3. Croft ], J. A. Fairweather 2. and h c. Ham, ur.drr 16 month* (0 . J. A. Fairweather 1 acd '2. It-am. imdrr 16 months, to bo bred ov crcliibitor J. A. Kairweft'.hcr i. Ewe, over Hi months t'o : J. A. Fairweather i and 2. llwe, undo: - 10 months t3»: J. A. Fairweather 1 and 2. Merino, Strong Combing <2-—R*:n, above I<> month? • • : W. "VV. "Mcftae. 1. Kant, under 10 months G. Reiii 1, W. W. Meilae 2. Ewe. aoove 1G month? ii.': W. W. MclUe 1. Ewe, under 16 months : Merino, Fine oi vt.—Ram, over l'» months (11: W. \V. Mcßac 1. Ham. under IB months (6': W. W. Mcßae 1 and G. Heid 3. Eivo, oror 16 mouths U 1 : W. WMcKao 1. ]2« e, under 10 months (T : AV. "W. Meliac 1. Corr:cdalo—l!«m, otrr jG uinnllii; (I*: A. Kecse 1. flam, under 1G months (l' ! : (J. P. Circc.nwor.d 1. W. U'hito i. Ewe. under !<"> months .7): (I. I). Groenuviod 1, 2, and li c, . "\Vhit-e -V Two ran:?, under Hi months i?<}: G. I). Greenwoo<l 1, W". While ti. T«'o owes, under ltt months (I): G. 1). Greenivo.xl I. W. White Southdowns—Kuni, over 16 montlis (41: G. Fulton 1. V> . A. Pa.U'j-son '2, ]l. >lurley J'** l ', f>vor Iti wonih? ((': J. IJ. ( >. ] uilou •_! and ;l. 11am, under Hi months i7,i: ,1. H. .Klines 1, W. Aliison ~2, <i. Fuiton Kwe, under 16 numtlts (-V: (i. Fu'ion 1 and -2, W. A. Paterson ">. llalforcds— llani, under 16 montlis (!•: T. Jietalliek 1. ttnder ll> inontb3 t-,': T. "Retalliek 1 and 2. Flock Sheep--Tiiree crossbred ewe? (]' r ■T. A. Fairweather 1. Thi-ec owes I. Croft 1. Three, halfbred hogrgct- cues (:!!: •T. Re la Hick 1 and 2, Broomfie.ld Fstaic Tlirec crossbred wether hoggets (2): J. A. Fairweather 1 and 2. Three halfbrecl wether liotrgets (3): A. Cowie 1, G. Fiilton '3. Fat She,cp—Three crossbreti wethers ('2): G. Fulton 1, J. A. Fairweather '2. Thre« ha If bred wethera A. Cowie 1 and 2, G. Fu'.ton Three short-wool Innibs t-i: H. Hurloy 1 and '2. Six lambs (1): 11. Hurley 1. Pet hogge.t (S): F. A. Wilaon 1. Tbreo wethers {or freeziiisr, not over 651b (li); G. Fulton 1, J'roomfield Estate 2. Three, maiden ewes for freezing:, not over 6511> (1;; Broomfield Estate 1. Three nwoa, ajiy age and weight (2): J. A. Fair.vcather 1 and '2. Three halfbred or Corriedalo cwcb (1): G. I). Greenwood 3. CATTLE. Shorthorns—Bull (1): It. I'cacli 1. Tearlinp; bull (,"): It. Peach X, special, and 2. Cow (2): K. Peaeh 3, special, a-nd 2. Yearling heifer (ilk R. Peach 1, special, ami 2. Jerseys—Bull (1): F. F. MaTtyn 1. Yearling bull ('2): 13. Kamsey 1, J. Fleming 2. Cow (4): J. Fleming 1, T>. TJ-arasey 2, F. Fi. Martyn 3. 'J'wo-yoar-old heifer (6): .T. Fleming 1 and 2. F. E. Martyn .1. Yearling heifer (51: J. Fleming 3, D. luarnsey 2, F. E. Martyn I!. Crofsbreds— Cow (7 1 ): J as. BJiodcs 1, ■). Munro 2, I. F. Croft o. Heifer, not over two years (11; May Rhocles 3. Yearling heifer (4): AV. 11. Haipli 1 and U, B. Kenned v 2. DOGS. Smoth-haired Co'.lio (8): I*'. A. Wilson 1, B. Croft 2, E. O. Harrison 3. Rough-haired Oollio (G): J. Bunting 1, .T. C. Croft 2. Bea-rded dofr (2): 11. Stanton 1, K. Hunter 2. Long-haired Collie (7): R. T. I'ord 1, R. Ilunlor 2, V. Macfarlane :i. Rabbit gun dog (3): W. H. Haigli 1 and 2, I. Croft 3. HOME PRODUCE. Farmers' Separator VnUer f2): ,T. Fleming 1, Mrs 11. H. Buacli 2. Farmers' butter, open to exhibitor who has never won a prize (21: Mrs L. P. "Wornall 3, Miss E. McDowell 2. Unamoked ham (1): Mra ,T. Duncan 1. Hen epga. white (6): Mrs J. Fleming 1, Miss E. M. McDowell 2, Miss T. Stanton Miss Thelma Payne c. Hen eegs tinted (2i: Mrs J. Fleming 1, Mrs W. J, White 2. Duck eggs o*)Mrs W. J. White 1, Miss Thelma Payne 2 and 3. COOKERY. Loaf of "white breadt (5): Mrs E. A. Payne 1 and 2, Mra H. H. Busch 3, Mias R. Busch c. Loaf of brown bread (4): Mra E. A. Payno 1 and 2, Mrs 11. K. Busch 3. Loaf of white bread, exhibitors, who have never won a prize (1): Miss E. McDowe.l 1. Plain oven scenes (5): Miss I. Wornall 1 and 2, Mrs J. Fleming 3, Mrs E. Lanrbie c. Girdle sconcs (6): Miss I. Wornall 1 and 2, Mrs Fleming 3, Mrs J. Duncan c. Oat cake (s):~Mrs J.'Duncan 1 and 2, Mise X. Osborn 3. Fruit, c&lic • Miss X. "\VorDall X ancl 2, Mrs 11. 11. Busch 3, Mrs E> Payne c. Pound cake (8): Miss X. Osborn 1, Mjss I. Wornall 2 and 3, Mrs E. Payno c. Gingerbread cake (5): Mrs E. Payno 1 *and 2, Miss I. Wornall 3 and c. Sponge cake (7): Mm K. Payne 1 and 2, Mrs R. La-mbie 3, Mrs ,T. Fleming c. Yeast, buns (2): Mrs H. H. Busch 3, Miss Osborn 2. Shortbread (8): Mrs H. IT. Busch 1, Mrs B. Payne 2 ondi a, Miss I. Wornall c. Sponge 6amlwich, those who have never won a pri?o (1): Miss E. McDowell 1. Pikelets (8): Mrs R. Lambie 1 end 2, Mis« T. Wornall 3 and c. Madeira cake (30): Mrs J. iloniing 1, Miss D. Roberta 2, Miss R. Trolovc 3, Mrs E. Payno h o and c. Plnm pudding (2): Mrs K."Payno 1 and 2. Sponge sandwich (7): Mrs R. Lambie I and 2, Mrs. E. Payne 3 and c. . Open to School Children—Sponge sandwich (9): R. Trolovc and D. Roberts equal 1, M. Holmes 3, L. Broadway h c, R. Rutherford c. Sconcs (2): A. Brewer 1, G. Maling 2. Pikelets (1): C. Hawkins 1. Sultajoa cako (6): X. Oram 1, L. Broadway 2, G.Maling3, M. Watson h c. Rock cake (7): M. McKellar 1, P. Ritchie 2, D. Wolff 3, M. W T atson c.