A GREAT FAT STOCK SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1046, 8 February 1911, Page 8

A GREAT FAT STOCK SHOW.

FEILDING'S EXHIBITION.' IMPORTANT AUTUM.V FUNCTION. (By Telegraph-Special Reporter.) Feilding, February 7.' The seventh annual show of tho Feilding Industrial, Agricultural nnd l'astoral Association'was Opened on tho l'eildiug racewurso to-day.'. Tho weather was _ bright aiid calm, but there did not appear to be niiytbitig more lhau a fair attendance. However, 10-niorrow is "People's Day." The country round about is suffering through tho vcry'dry weather, but tho stock.'was brought forward in'good show'trim; Interest'*was added to tho show by' tho visit of tlio- Scottish Commissioners (Messrs.; Dm ill up and Keith), and the Minister for.'Agriculture' (lion. T. Mackenzie). The visitors were officially received, and were given a hearty welcome. This show has become oi'io of tho most ; important shows of tho autumn series as *,fat-stock exhibition. - It is growing and improving rapidly, and in that 'rcs'pect has a good cha'ncc of becoming one of tho foremost in tho'country. To-day's exhibition was notable as" a splendid sbow of fat. shiep. aiid' fat.'cattle.. hiit in otliir departments,, too; it. was distinctly good. There were some tirst-clats' draughts and ligKt horses, and very good'dairy cattle,while the purebred sheep were very* fine. • Tho judging was done by tho following: , —ilr. \V.-D. W'atsou. Mnstertou, competitions and harness horn-i; Mr. tl. 11. I'erry,. • MastcVton, ponies ..nnd sadtllo horses; Mr. G. F. M'Oiiliagh, Cambridge, draughts; Mr.-J. Strang.-Mastcrton; short-- - horns and lot cattle; Mr. Alan Donald, I'eathereton, Ayrshir'esj Mr. A\'.' H. liootii, Carterton, Jerseys; Messrs. \\V H. lloocu and Alan Donald,' grade dairy cattlc;'Mr. T. Duncan, lluutervil'e, ia't sheep; Mr. It. .Gray, - Mastntpn,. -.Romneys; Mr.. \V. Itt'tle, U'aipawa, Lincolns, Ilordcr Leicesters and English LeicesterS; -Mr. ard Booth, Carterton, .Soilthdowns; Jlr.' K.. Charinley, W'oodviJlc, pigs)' Mr.- C. »11. Du'mfbrd, Makino,-dairy produce;.; Mr. P. Houtram,'l'almerstQii iNorth, vegetables and fruit. - '■ - • 1 • ' 'The sc'boorgoi'den competitions held in connection with'.the show-were a feature of* interest,- as was the - case -last "year. Cftlyjtito' won.l 'The seoriiig was.as fol-low-s':—.Colyton, 181; Cheltenham, 171; Foxton, 171;.Taonui,,lGS; Rata; 104; Halcombe, 161; Ohakea; 1G0; Ruahine, 157; Silverhope,' 157; 'Spill" Road, 155; Stan\*ray, lib;-Rangiwahia, 113. The judges remarked that, the Colyton. garden . was good.in every waj',- and that the children 6hould never forget tho training they must have rceoivt'd. '' The. whole of.the<judging was.not done' to-yay, but the result's; to date are as fol- : . ' ' HORSES.

The hordes were strong'iu draughts and hack?; .. TKo. draughts .shown by Mr. E. Short were a particularly fine collection. 'Tlic awards so fa'r'were:— : . F.ohy 'maTe,' li hands nnd under; • with fial at .foot; first ,prize JH,- second £l.— S. J.' Sansou's Speedy, 1;' N. G. Baile/s \Vakahi;"'2; D. Eabling's Queen,. 3." Kino entries'. Best foal in class 11; first prize £1— S. J. Sanson's entry,'b.y Allwooa, 1; D. Fabling's, by Black Prince, 2; A. R. Humphreys', by 'Black Prince, 3. Nine entries.- , ■ ,I'ony maro or gelding over 13 hands and not escceding 14 hands, to be ridden; first' .£2; second JCl.—Fred Hoult's Fear Kot, I;.. Roland Smith's Fairy, 2; W. J. Crouchcr's grey inare, 3. • Eleven entries. ■ ' I'onv mara or gelding over 12 hands and /not exceeding 13 hands, to be ridden by ; hoy or.girl.under 15 years of ace; first 'i 2, second XI.—N. Moynihan's Duchcss, J;,o.'"Hoppin's Ttixy; 2; G: 11.' Stewart's Cockv,.3., .Ten entries. . - • • Pony mart- or geldirp, 12 hands or under, to be ridden by boy or pirl under li vears'of age; firsfc' JC2, second «£l.— \Villiams' Littlo Jim, 1; Jlrs.- O. N. Gillespie's Puck, 2; R. J. Harper s"Fluffy, 3. Kino cntties'.

. ■ PEDIGREE CATTLE. In the pedigree cattle division, classes trsre .provided: for Hereford?, Shorthorns, Ayrshire, and JersßW.'. 'Mr. T. Duncan was the only exhibitor of Shorthorns. Jlprefords were- shown by Messrs. Levotfc njid 'Short. who bath penned fine specimens of the,breed. Mr. Short's recent importations were greatly admired. Ihere was a 'fair collection of Ayrshires and in Jerseys Mr. 8. R. Lancaster scored well. The.grado dairy cattle were a very fine lot! ■ ' ' SHORTHORNS. Cow with calf.-T. Duncan. 1. ' Heifer, calved' sinco July 1, 1907.-1. Duncan, 1. ■ . HEREFORDS. ' Cow with' calf.—E. Short's Lottie, 1; X. Short's To Hiwi Amethyst, 2; C. A. : J. Levett's Mayflower 11, 3; C. A. J. Levett's Corona V. -l. Heifer, calved since July 1, - IJO, '~V A. 'J. Levett's Bella 3Sth, J; C. A. J. Levett's Ratamu "Princess I, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1. 19W.-E. Short's' Happy Rose, Is:E. Short's .Satin 25th.'2; C. A. J. Lcvctts Bella olst, J. Bull, calved fince July 1, J903.-E-Short's Kilrain, 1; C. A; J. Levetts President, 3. ■; . , FAT CATTLE. Tho collection of fat cattlo was a highly creditable one, the specimens oi Shorthorns and Hereford? were excellent. Iho awards wero mado as follow:—.• -• Two •heifers, calved since July, 100?.— E. -P. Swainson, i; Higbden Estate, 2 and 3' ' 'Cow or heifer.-E. P. Swainson,. i; JTichderw 2 And S. Two bullocks, calved, since July 1, 190 G. —E. Duncan, 1; E. Short, 2. 'Two bullocks, calved since July 1, 1907— T. Duncan, 1 and 2;. L..Short, 8. Pen of threa two-year-old steers, calved fince July. IMB.-T. Duncan. 1; llighden, 2 and 3; W..H. Brewster, v.h.c. Pen of three yearling steers—E. Short, J and 1v llighden Estate, 2 and 3. Best quality'single bullock (any age).— T. Duncan, ,1 anil C; E. Short, 3. Teh of-three fat bullocks, calved sinco .Tuly 1. lflOi,'and most suitable 'for froeziilg.—T. Duncan, 1 and 3; E. Short', ..

... *FAT SHEEP. Tho show of, fat sheep was.ono of the finest ever 'niado in tbo Island, and tho Jambs were probably .'the'- best 'tho Dominion- .has' teen. . Detailed description would ngt convey any better idea-of tbp picellenc© of. tho fat shoeo aim than ,to, say that a .vpry well-known \\ alxarapa man, in,praising them, said, tho wiole was a magnificent section, and he doubted if' Mastcrton's exhibition uext week .ivoxilcl'" bo ablG to cqtodl Foildings in lambs; • Tho Southdown sheep were very good as a whole.- Tho sheep im-ported-by Mr. J. Knight were very, good indeed; and it is pleasing.to fOo that tire sheep, being''imported! tiro of -tup right ty'p".. Tho champion ram (a four-tooth) is* a very fine sheep, and, tho champion Ko -a' 'particularly high ; class. animal. Thorchampion ram-was first in his-class at tho Chichester-6how .in En el and before beip? exported. _ Messrs., Ellis liros, of Bulls, fhowca a splendid pair of rams'; which H'ero Rood, thick, deep ,sl;eep, of tTlo.-riplit 't.vpo: There was "a healthy dc-. crtase in.the amount, of'colouring done. The. following were.the results:— ' t Pet - lambs.—Maudie Reid, 1; Nada Cnrri,.2; Mafjgio M'Elroy, 3. 1 SHEEP•' SUITABLE FOR FREEZING.

Five wethers, Down crosses, 21 months and'not Over 33 months; first, £2-, second .£l.—Rcid and - Sons, 1. Vivo .wethers, Down, crosses, ujider. 21 moilthsV first. .02; «-ecoml, jEl,—Rcid and Sops, I and 3; E. Short, 2,- F. S. M'Kac, •

Five maiden ewes; Down,crosses, under 21 .months: 'secoiid, •£!.— E. Short, IRcid and Sous, 2; , 1\ S. M*Rao,3

i ■ I'ivo maiden ewes, Down crosses, under 21 monthsj first .£2, sccond jCI—U.' Short,'l; Reid and' Sons, 2; V. S. M'Ra£, 3. Fivo wethers, longwool or longwool -crosses,.3l 'and . over 33 months;'first"'.£2, second" Xl.—Reid aud Sons, 1., Kve. wethers, longwool or longwool crosses, .under 21 months;; first X 2, second .£L—Reid aud Sons, 1 and 2; F. S. M'Rne, 3. Five maiden owes, longwool or longwool crosses, under 21 months; first £2, second Xl.—Rcid and Sonj, 1 and 2; G. Shortall, 3. EXPORT DIVISION. Five wethers, not to be shorn earlier than October 13, wool aud carcass combined; date of shcariug nitd ago of sheep stated on entry form.—lfeid and Sons,• 1 and 2; Highden Esfute,TJt _ Three fat wethers, heavy weights, longwool crosses.—J. Knight, L; F. S. M'ltae, 2; Itoid 'and Sons,'3l'" **■ Threo fat ewes, heavy weights, longwool crosses. —V. S. M'Kac, 1 and 2; Reid and Sons, 3 and' 4. 1 -Throe fat wethers, heavy weights, Down crosses.—S. M'Rae, 1, 2, aiid 3. Fat mrts, hoitv.v weights, Down crosses. P.-S. Mltae,- 1 and 2. ' .... FAT-LA-MBS. Fivo fat lambs, shorn. Down bred bv exhibitors.—A. Campbell, 1 and 2; .T..Knight, 3; 11. J. Booth, ■!. Five fat- lambs, shorn, longwool crossed. -IT. .T. Booth, 1; Hugh Burroll, 2; F. S. M'Rao, 3.: . ... Five" fnt lambs, in' wool; Down crosses. —J'..-Shortall, 1;• J. -Knight, 2; Highden Estate; 3. '•*"*' , . PUREBRED SHEEP. '• There vrerc- heavy entries in tho purebred sheep competitions, and very fino .quality ...wa?.. shown. Tho judges w'oro very pleased with the sjiocp, and in n good uiaiiy instances experienced considerable difficulty in selecting tho winners. -Tho. .following.,were .tho.,awards :— ROMNEYS. ».Two'Tarns under 11 months.—W. Gibson, 1, 2, and '3. • ' Ram over 21 months.—AY. Gibson, 1 and 2; D. H. Kilgour, 3. . ' ■ ' . ' • ' Rn'm: mider; 21 months.—W. Gibson, 1; J.' Knight,! 2; ,A - Gibson, 3. . ' 'i Two ewes- under,- 21 months.—J. 'h. .Hewitt, !'; Max.yoss',.3; D. ll.'Kilgour, 3. : Ewe.over 21 .months^—J. E. llowitt, 1 and 2; W. Gibson,.3.

"LIXCOLNS. Two" rams, under 21 months.—H. Gaisford, I,'and 2; J. AY. Bradey, 3. liam over ;21 months.—J: W. Bradey, I and champion; H. Gaisford, 2 and n.c.; W.- Gibson, 3. • • , • It am under 21 months.—ll. Gaisford, 1 and-2;-J. W. Bradev, 3'and h.c. Two owes under 21 months— J. W. Bradey, 1,. 2, and 3. • Etfo over-21 months.—J. W. Bradey, 1 and champion, 2, and 3. .Rain , lamb in, w'col.—W. Lohstfon, 1 and 2; J;' W.' Bradey, 1 3' Jas. Wilson, -c. : Ewo lamb in wool;—J. W. Bradey; 1 and 2;-W. T. Longdon, 3. v , Three lambs in'wool.—'Wilson,-1/' BORDER LEICESTER S. . / ' Two rains under -21 months.—Jos. Dowthwaite; .1 and 2: Slack Bros., '3.. Ram over 21 months.—Jos. Dowthwaito, 1 and 2; Slack Bros., 3. Ram under 21 months.—Jos. Dowthwaito, I and 2; Slack Bros., 3. Two ' ewes under 21 months.—Jos. Dowthwaite, 1 and 2; Slack Bros., S. Ewo over 21 months.—Jcs. Dowthwaite, 1 and 3; Siacl: Bros., 2. Ram lamb in wool.—Jos. Dowthwaito, l and 2;/Iv. P. Neilson, 3. • ! Ewo lamb in- wool.—N. P. Neilsen, 1 and 2; Jos. Dowthwaite, 3. FLOCK SHEEP. Three Romney ewes under 21 months.— W. Gibson, ;1: F. -Bundell, 2; W. G. Pearce, 3. .■ ... Three Romney ewes over 21 months — Roid'and'Sons, 1 and 2; W. G. Pearce, 3. Romney ewe lambs in wool.—W. G. Pearce, •1; Reid and Sons, 2., Ewe lamb in wool.—S. 1 and 3; W. G- Gibson, 2. >•*

y ; vA^v The judge, considered' that' the ' Yorkshires were the best'"of'' tlfo pigs.'. Bofh the Yorkshires and tho Berkshire?, lift said, -wero.-Wery good; He also praised the Mconers. Tho awards wore:— ' BERKSHIRE: Boar-under 12 months—Monckton and Fe(cb, 1 "aUd ,2. '. . Boar over'l2 months—Monckion and Fetch, 1..' So\v; under' 12 months.—Monckton and I'etch, 1. 'iSow over 12. months—Monckton and Fetch;.l', ":.. ' V ■ ■; •'Sow under 6 months—Monckton ana' Fetch,'. 1 and 2. . ' S _' ' ' 'Boar!under 6 months—Sjpnckton andFetch,l and 2. , r '• " 'V. YORKSHIRft Boar under 12 months—AV. H. Morris, 1 and 2. Boar over 12 months—AY. S. Poole, 1. Sow over 12 months—A. F. Fagail, 1; W. S. Poole, 2. Sow under 6 months^ 1 !)'. H. Morrison, 1. DEVON. Sow under 12 months—H: H. True,.!, BACOXERS. Three pigs for factory bacon—M. Desmond, 1; A. Dermor, 2. Ono pig for factory bacon—John Bartholomew, 1; A. Derincr, 2. ' ' One pig for pork—W. 11. Morris, 1 and 2. DAIRY MODUCE., The awards in tho dairy produce classes were :— . 'Farmers' fresh separator butter—Mrs. M. Bragden, 1; R. S. Smith, 2. Farmers' fresh non-separator butter— AY. Renson, 1. POINTS PRIZES. Points prizes Were won as under:— Farmer.".' classes'—Reid and Sons, 11; AV. Cr. Pcarce. 7. Fat sheep—Reid and Sons, 33) F. P. M'Rae, 21; ' Fat jambs— Hugh Burrcll, IS; A. Campbell, 13. ~ • , „ Fat lambs and sheep—Reid and Sous, 35; S F. S. M'Rae, 2T; Hugh Burrcll, 13. ,Romneys—W. Gibson, 31; Reid and Sons, 11: .Grade dairy cattlor-S. B. .Lancaster, 37; R. Charmley, 14. I ' WOOLSOFT/BRIGHT, AND OILY.

To have the wool soft, bright, and oily is what every grower of the staple aims ot. Such is the.condition of a pdrfectlygrown fleece; and in this condition, according to tho testimony of Mr.' James Close, tho noted Komney breeder of Ngalieia, JCawakawa,' Auckland, rin espert of the highest standing, does Quibell s Powder Dip leavo the wool. .Perfectly-grown wool always realises toji prices—a fact worth remembering.*

Tho Scottish Agricultural ' Commissioners, Messrs. Dunlop and Keith, who visited Wercroa experimental farm on Monday, were greatly impressed by the Government dairy stock at tho farm, and, states a Press Association telegram, considered it was ,pi;obably tho best seeu by them throughout Australasia.

Messrs. Dunlop and Keith, the Scottish Agricultural Commissioners, visited the show at Feilding yesterday, nud' were officially welcomed. After lunch, Ihey wero shown the stock, and then motored to Aoraiigi,' where they called nt Mr. Mayo's orchard, over to Cheltenham to seo Mr. Ernest Short's stud horses, and the Cheltenham Dairy Factory; on to Waituna, and back through. Making, where a visit was paid to the dairy factory. . 1 .