LOCAL PRESIDENT'S APPRECIATION.

Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19155, 11 November 1927, Page 10

LOCAL PRESIDENT'S APPRECIATION.

MR E. HAY INTERVIEWED. "The president of the Koyal Agricultural Society of New Zealand," said Mr E. Hay, president of the Canterbury A. and P. Association, when asked for his impressions of the Show, "and myself, and all the officers connected with the Show, were very disappointed that his Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral was not able to be here, but all very much appreciate the kindness and public spiritcdness of her Excellency in coming and opening the Show. Everyone is very sorry for the reason that kept his Excellency away. The Stock Classes. "The Show, as regards entries, is a, Tecord for Canterbury, and the exhibit of sheep is one of the finest we have had here. The pig classes tare the finest we have had, and should provide a very valuable incentive in tho matter of the .export trade in pork—a question that is, just now, very much before the country. The Meat Producers' Board'has encouraged this year's fine exhibit by the handsome prizes offered. In the cattle classes, the exhibits of Friesians, Jerseys, and Ayrshires are very good- Shorthorns, I am sorry to say, are much fewer than at last year's Metropolitan Show. The difficulties that North Island breeders of Shorthorns experience in the matter of transport explains, to some extent, the decline in the number of entries.

"The improvements in the cattle pavilion—the erection of partitions between the stalls and the provision of ties higher up—have been favourably commented upon, and appreciated by the exhibitors of cattle."

Fine Show of Implements. '/The show of implements is very fine indeed. It is the finest we have had for a long time, and wc want to compliment the implement makers and importers upon the very fine display made. So good is the machinery and implement section that the Canterbury A. and P. Association, which had provided in the catalogue for the presentation of four silvor medals, has increased the number to ten. This was on account of the representations made by the judges who asserted that thero were ten exhibits worthy of medals. At a meeting of the committee it was decided to increase the number of medals.

All Worked Well. . "Speaking generally, so far as I can gather, v everyone has worked well. The members of the committee and myself very much appreciate the work done by the judges. Many of them have come from a distance and have had very hard work in being called upon to judge big classes. They have done very well indeed, giving us of their best as judges. The members of the committee in attendance, the marshals, and the men employed by the Association all have worked very well. The Royal Society's secretary, Mr J. Pow, and the Canterbury Association's secretary, Mr G. G. Denniston, both have worked hard, and have done their work very well indeed."

WARM EULOGIES.

SHEEP GET SPECIAL PRAISE. When asked their opinions on -the Show, Mr W. Perry (president of the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand) and Mr J. Pow (secretary) agreed that the outstanding feature was the exhibits of slieop, which were both numerous and of high quality. In the Southdown breed, probably the keenest competition seen in New Zealand had taken place. "One might have expected to see the fat lambs stronger," said Mr Perry, '"out the ati'tumn was an adverse one." The cattle grading was better, said Mr Pow, and there was not the pronounced tail, when a comparison was made with the Royal Show of 1925. Mr Perry remarked that the pigs were immpasureably better, not only as to numbers and quality, but in preparation. The horses were of good class. "In fact," concluded Mr Perry, "the standard was higher all round than two years ago, when it was set for. the first time in Christehurch, and nearer the Royal standard.'' Mr G. H. Tate, who judged the milking Shorthorns, said he had never seen a better show of sheep for variety of breeds and general excellence. Mr "YV. D. Leslie, of Sale, Victoria, judge or Ayrshire cattle, was equally eulogistic. "It is a very good Show/' he said, "and I have been amazed U> see such a splendid lot. of sheep." Mr Leslie, who is a member of the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, said he had no hesitation in placing the exhibition of sheep hero above that, at the Melbourne Royal Show, and the same remark applied to the display of Friesian cattle. The quality of the Ayrshires was extraordinarily good, but the number of animals was not so great as he'had', expected. The cows were a particularly good lot, very typical of the breed', and in most cases had splendid vessels. The best he had ever seen carried by an Ayrshire was that, of Mr Weir's cow. He had also pleasure in saying that he had judged a yearling Ayrshire bull, which was the best at the Show, although not eligible for the championship. Each of the three in the aged class was an exceptionally good animal. The one, two, and three-year-old heifers were particularly good, one of the last-named being equal to anything in Victoria. The Jersey cattle and pigs were also of very nice quality. Mr Leslie has judged at the last two Royal Shows in Melbourne, and has been a breeder of Ayrshires for the past 40 years. He considers that the breed js coming into its own in the Dominion. He remarked in conclusion that the champion Ayrshire bull at the Christchurch Show" resembled very closely the Victorian champion, and ulsplaved very well the famous Lessnessock strain.

FORESTRY LEAGUE'S PAVILION

The Forestry League's new pavilion at the Show Grounds will be officially opened at 11 a.m. to-day by Mr James Deans, president of the New Zealand Forestry League, who has just returned from a visit to Enjjland.

SHEEP.

Strong Combing Merinos. The ewe classes in the strong combing section of merinos were judged yesterday. The Glens of Tekoa breeder, W. W. Mcßae, who had met with suceess in the ram classes, carried off the chief honours.. He was first and second in ewes over 30 months, and in that for over IS months with iambs. The winner in the younger class was made champion, and also gained the Glenmark Challenge Cup for the best merino ewe in the show, this being the fourth time in the last five years that Mr Mcßae has taken this trophy. The winning ewa in the older class was reserve champion. The Sheepbreeders' Association's Shield for ewe hoggets also went to him, and he was likewise the first prizetaker in pair of hoggets. N. G. and R. 11. Bruce were successful in gaining second, third, and minor awards. Mr Mcßae was represented by a splendid lot of sheep, and further successes were the winning of the Marlborough Meriuo Sheepbreeders' Association's 50-guinea Challenge Cup for the best merino ram over 18 months, and the Canterbury Merino Sheepbreeders' Association's 20-guinea Challenge Cup for the best New Zealand-bred ram in the show. These trophies went to the first prize ram in the medium combing section. The Petersen trophy for the best ram entered for the 1928 merino Wool competition was awarded to one of Mr McRae's entries. He thus carried off the principal prizes in the merino sections, besides championships and shields.

Sale of Boonoke Merino Kams. Last year Messrs P. S. Palkiner and Son, Ltd., New South Wales, sent over a consignment of merino rams of the famous Boonoke blood, and having had a good sale for them a further lot of 49 were shipped, and were offered for sale at the Show Ground, Addington, yesterday. There was not much demand, and only two special stud, three stud, and eight flock rams were sold at auction. Mr W. D. Fcrnie, of Wangnnui, who purchased- two special stud rnms last year, was again the buyer for the two submitted on this occasion. The sales were as follows: — Gns.

One special stud ram to Mr W. D. Ferine (Wanganui) _ •• - 00 One special stud ram to Mr W. D. (Wanganui) • • I°° One stud ram to Dr. Riley (Timaru Creek Station. Lake Hawea) ->o One stud mm to Mr Jas. Stevenson (Flaxton) •■ •• ° a One stud ram to Mr T. Stevenson (Cheviot) •• •• tH} Eißht flock rams to Dr. Riley. (Timaru Greek Station), each 10

HORSES Carriers and Tradesmen's. There were some well-bred Clydesdales shown in the carriers' and tradesmen's horse classes, which proves that this class of horse is still wanted for town as well as farm work. In fact it is stated that there is a probability of its displacing some of the mechanical power now in use. The New Zealand Express Company showed a fine lot of horses for carriers' work from 20 cwt to two tons, lorries also for five and six horse teams. They won most of the first, prizes both for horses and turnouts. Other winners were W. 11. Boyle, R. W. England and Sons, J.. M. Heywood and Co., and F. Carter took several second prizes. The condition in which the horses and harness were shown reflected, much credit upon the men in charge.

Harness Horses. There was an excellent display of ladies' turnouts, the vehicles in practically all cases suiting the type of horse, between the shafts- Some nice mannered and stylish horses were brought into the riDg. The first place was a foregone conclusion fpr W. Kennedy's trotter Bingen Brook, whose showy carriage, and beautiful action, as well as perfect manners, made him outstanding. He was not only the winner, but was awarded the championship for the third time in succession, and having now gained Mr D. W. Wcsteura's challenge cup' for the same number of times it becomes his property. The owner is the well-known Southland sheepbreeder. F. Z. D. Ferriman's neat little black was second, and Miss Myra Calder's Jean was a very close third.

Hunters' Competitions. Several hunting events were, got 'off yesterday, and some good performances were seen. The judge was Mr J. 11. McNiven, of Napier. The jumping in the maiden hunters' event was very poor, none of the horses getting round without a fault. The winner was M. Grant's horse, with B. C. Rutherford's Diamond second, and Black Bros. Gold Cloud third. In 14 stone hunters, Miss I. Rutherford's Perfection gave a good performance and Miss H. Barrett's Guliemus, with Mr J. H. Selby in the saddle, jumped well throughout, and Miss D. Keith's Harkawav, piloted bv Mr G. H. Hassell, of Hawke's Bay (who, was owner of the famous hunter, Micky Free) went round without a mistake. These three were placed in that order. ' Other horses that performed well were Mrs M. Bethell's Peaceful, D. Gillander's Captain Murphy, C. E. Skevington's Homclcigh, and* B. C. Rutherford's Diamond. In the class for light weight hunters up to 11 stone, some good jumping was shown, particularly by the winner, Mr Oswald Nelson's Blue Moon, a Hawke's Bay hunter, which has some good performances to .its credit in the North Island. Miss I. Rutherford's Tatler made a bad jump at the post and rails, which spoilt a chance of winning. J. C. Reynish's Starlight, not a comfortable mount, was well ridden by a lady, and made no mistakes. The plaeings'werc in that order, and the winner will hold the Gaiety Challenge Cup for the ensuing year. Four out of the eleven entries in the ladies' hunter competition were withdrawn. Mr Nelson's Blue Moon, ridden by Miss Maher, of Hawke's Bay, who is well known in the North Island, scored another win, after a faultless performance, and Miss Maher was adjudged the best lady rider. D. Gillander's Captain Murphv, who was in the good hands of Miss B. Harper, was second, having done an excellent round, and Miss Harper was third on her own horse, Challenger, who also did a round of clean jumping. . None of the other competitors did very well.

Boy and Girl Biders. Quite a number of the boys and girls who competed in the classes for the best riders according to age, shoved

quite a good knowledge of how to handle their mounts, and the youngest were not Behind some of the older competitors. In girls over 15 years, Miss Sheena Gillanderj led the prize takers, followed by Miss P. Fowler and Miss Monica Little. The judge could not separate two of the boys in the under 15 years class and awarded first prizes each to Arnold Blakely, and J. Stockhouse, Alan Kyle and Stewart Wells coming next. Ruia Macdonald was successful in the girl's class under 12 years, with U. Fowler, Mavis Rich, and Nancy Dalton next- Of the boys under twelve the best riders were Cliff Wells, Joseph Blakely, V. Digby, and K. Bailey. Betty McLaughlin was an easy winner in girls under 10, Eva Hutton and Nancy Wells following. Two good little riders, D. F. Wcstenra and John Roberts, gave the judge a little trouble to come to a decision, and finally they were placed in that order. They handled their mounts with more confidence and had better seats than some of the bigger boys. David Selby was third.

PRIZE LIST The following are the results of yesterday's judging: SHEEP. (Judge: Mr <T. Eatenby, Hawko's Bay.) Merino, strong combing—Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb (6): W. W. Mcßa.e 1 and reserve champion and 2. Ewe, above 18 and under 30 months (25): W. "W. McRae 1 and chamnion, 2, and 3, N. G. aud R. H. Bruce 4, v h c, and h c. Thos. Renwick c. Ewe, under 18 months (16): "W. "W. Mcßae 1, v h c, and c, X. G. and R. H. Bruce 2 and 3. Two ewes, under 18 months (9): W. W. Mcßae 1, N. G. and R. H. Bruoe 2, Ja3. Stevenson h o.

BOY AND GIRL RIDERS. (Judge: Mr L. W. Nelson, Whangarei.) Best girl rider, under 15 (8): Hies S. Gillanders 1, Miss P. Fowler 2, Mies M. Little 8, Miss P. Truscott v h c, Miss X. Morten he. * Best bo-y • rider, under 15 (13): A. Blakely nr\d J. Stackhouso (equal) 1, A. Kyle 3, S. Wells v h c. Best girl rider, under 12 (-1): Mies E. Macdonald 1, Miss V. Fowlor -2, Miss M. Rich 3. Miss X. Dalton v h c. Host boy rider, under 12 (10): C. Wells 1, J. Blakely 2, V. Dig-by 3, K. Bailey v h c. Best girl rider, under 10 (7): Miss B. McLaughlin 1, Miss E. Hutton 2, Miss N. Wells 3. Best bov rider, under 10 (G):. D. F. Wostenra 1, J. Roberts 2, D. Selby 3. JUMPING EVENTS, ETC. (Judge: Mr J. II: Macnivcn, Napier.) Maiden hunters, (13): M. Grant 1, B. C. Rutherford 2, Black Bros. 3. Heavy-weight hunters, up to 14st (9): Miss 1. Rutherford 1, Miss H. Barrett 2, Miso D. Keith 3. Hunters, up to list (10): O. Nelson 1, Miss 1. Rutherford 2, J. C. C. Heynish 3. Ladies' hunter (11): O. Nelson 1, D. Gillanders 2, Miss B. Harper 3. * Section over hurdles (-1): C.Y.C. A Squadron 1, C.Y.C. B Squadron 2, C.Y.C. No. 2 3. Lloyd Lindsay competition (4): C.Y.C. B Squadron 1, C.Y.C. B Squadron No. 2 team 2, C.Y.C. Squadron No. 2 3. Tent-pegging competition (10): L. Begg 1, G. O. Gray 2, J. TJren 3. Victoria, Cross race (12): L. Begg 1, R. H. McConntll 2, G. O. Gray 3. . WOOL. (Judge: Mr P. G. Greenwood.) Merino (2): J. Stevenson 1, T. Stevenson 2. Englieh Leicester (1): J. Brooks 2. Border Leicester (1): J. Stevenson .2. Southdown (6): T. Stevenson 1, J. Stevenson 2. By eland (1): J. Brooks 2. Corriedale (5): T. Stevenson 3, H. Ensor 2. Halfbred (3): T.Stevenson 1 and 2. SADDLE COBS AND PONIES. (Judge Mr J. H. Macnivcn, Napier.) Pony entire horse, not over 14' hands (4): H. S. S. Kyle 1, R. J. Chapman- 2, P. H. Lusconlbc 3. Pony brood mare, not over 14 hands, in foal or with foal (2): H. S. S. Kyle 1, R. Hartley 2. Cob, not over 15 hands (11): C. E. Skevington 1, K. Calder 2, W. J. Doyle 3. Cob, not over 14 hands, 2in (6): Mrs F. Mcintosh 1, M. Grant 2. Polo pony, not over 15 hands (2): Roger Gould 1 and 2, L. R. C. Macfarlane 3. Pony, not over 14 hands (11!: D. Gillanders 1, H. S. S. Kyle 2, Miss J. Maginncss 3. Children's pony, not over 12 hands 2in (9): 0. Digby 1. P. L. Donald 2, P. V. Bailey 3, F. D. Morrow v h c. Children's pony, not over 13 hands 2in (13): H. S. S. Kyle 1, D. W. Westenra 2, Mrs N. W. Davis 3, .Miss V. Nieholls v h c. Children's pony, not over 13 hands 2in (9): Miss V. Nieholls 1, R...T. Bulmer 2, Miss M. Little. 3, Miss T. Jarden v h o. Children's pony, not over 11 hands 2in (2): D. G. Stalker 1, J. R. Dalton 2. Children's ponv, not over 10 hands 2iu (6): Mies J. Barclay 1, P. L. Donald 2. A. Pulford 3. SADDLE HORSES. (Judge: Mr J. H. Macniven, Napier.)

Roadster or hack, up to 15 stone or over (?.): D.. Gillanders J, Miss I. Rutherford 2, F. "W. Howard 3. .Roadster or hack, up to 13 stone (10): Miss B. Harper 1 and champion hack, Miss* I. Rutherford 2, D. W. Westenra 3. Roadster or hack up to list (8): D. ■W. Westenra. 1 and 2, W\ J. Doyle 3. Maiden roadster oi hack, utj to list (8): D. AY. Westenra 1 and 2, W. J. Doyle 3. Ladies' hack (14): Miss I. Rutherford 1, D. W. Westenra 2 and 3. Walking hack (9): C. L. Clifford. 1, D. AY. Westenra 2, AV. Z. D. Fcrriraan 3. Horse most suitable as jdurnev horse for 13st man (10): Miss B. Harper 1.

CARKTE'RS' A IST) TRADESMEN'S HORSES. SHOAA T N IK HARNESS.

(Judge: Mr H. E. Hocken, Feilding.)

Carrier's horse, up to 20cwl (3): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 1, J. M. Heywood 2 and c. Carrier's horse, up to 20cwt, open competition. (4): X.Z. Express Co., Ltd: 1, AV. H. Boyle 2, R. E. Elford 8. Cart horse, up to 30c\vt (4): R. AV. England and Sons 1; F. Carter 2. Cart horse, up to 30c\vt, open competition (3): AV. H. Boyle 1, R. AV. England and Sons 2. Cart horse, up to 2 tons (3): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 1, F. Carter 2 and c. Cart horse, up to 2'tons, open competition (5): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 1 and v h c, H. E. Cook i, F. Carter hc. Pair of lorry'howes .(4): X.Z. Express Co., Ltd 1, F. Carter 2. Pair of lorry horses, up to 30cwt each. "(2): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 1 and 2. Town carriers express (4): J. M. Heywood and Co., Ltd. 1 and c, N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. '.'. Five-horse team (1): N.Z. Expiess Co., Ltd. Pantechnicon turnout (1): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. MILITARY HORSES. (Judge: Mr AV. O. Macfarlane.) Artillery horse (3): R. E.« Elford 1, J. M. Heywood and Co. 2. Transport hor3e, up to 30cwt (3): N.Z. Express Co., Ltd. 1, W. H. Boyle' 2. Pair of horses, suitable for mounted rifle work, up to !o hands 3in (2): Miss A'. Nit-bolls 1. C. E. Skevington 2. IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY. (Judges: Messrs J. Sharp, T. AVylie, and D. Anderson.)

A. Dale, tine harrows (for special mention), certificate of merit. International Harvester Co. of N.Z., Ltd., McCormick-Deer-ir.g thresher, silver medal; mower, certificate of merit; sweep-rake, certificate of merit; 15-30 tractor, pilver modal. \V. A. McLaren and Go., Martin's patent hay-rake, silver medal. T. and S. Morrin and Kenwick, Ltd., Oliver handle plough, certificate of merit. Andrews and Beaven, Ltd., peaharvesting machine, gold medal (subject to trial). Booth, Maedonalrl and Co., medium threshing machine, silver medal; 60-gallon Vega cream saparator, certificate of merit. P and D. Duncan, Ltd., potato planter with manure sower, silver medal; threshing machine, gold medal. H C. Ell, 1-5 contractor's mill, silver medal. Door Appliances. Ltd., patent door springs, certificate of merit. Oakley and Sons, pumice boilers, coppers, and holloware, certificate of merit. Brown Bros.. Speedwell electric pumps, certificate of merit; Orion electric ranges, silver medal. John Chambers and Son. Ltd., threshing machines, certificate of merit. F. McFadden, patent sack-iift, certificate of merit. A. 3. Pascoe, lifting device, certificate of merit. Vale and Co., pumice fuel coppers, certificate of merit; electric cylinders, certificate of merit. Direct Supply Milking Co., milking machine, silver medal. Crompfon's, Ltd., Economic patent pumice boiler, certificate of merit; Starkie'a sky. lights and glazing bars, certificate of merit; "The Willow'' cistern, certificate of • merit. W. H. Price and Son. Ltd., "Renown" pumps, certificate of merit. G. MrCullpgh.' signal indicator for motors, certificate of merit. Scott Bros., cooki'ng ranges, silver medal; water heaters, etc., certificate of merit.