THE MANAWATU SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1277, 4 November 1911, Page 3

THE MANAWATU SHOW.

PEOPLE'S DAY SCENES, WATCHING THE HUNTERS' EVENT. Tho third day, People's Day, at tho Manawatu Summer Show, broko'gloriously line, and continued so, and there was ail enormous crowd present: it was estimated to total between 2'),000 and 110,000. By Use time of tho parade the assemblage had grown to such dimensions that it will not bo surprising, when the figures are announced, to learn that tho record has at least been approached. There was never better weather for a Manawatu Show, and rarely a bigger crowd, Parade time saw a really fine spectacle —the thousands of pounds' worth of fine animals, and the many thousands of people. Palmerston's gala crowd is not a drab concoursb; there, is colour in it, and life. To-day's parade was well stagemanaged by Marshall Gillies. Tho chief attraction was the hunters' competition. There were nearly forty entries for tho event, and some of tho finest fencers that have ever performed in the Manawatu show-ring wero seen out. It is doubtful if better jumping has ever been seen at Palmcrston. Attached to the competition was a cup presented by ladies of the Manawatu and Rangitikci districts. Tho conditions of the contest said that the cup would bo presented to the owner of a horso or horses winning the event three times. A number of the horses and owners wore familiar in the jumping ring. AV. D. AVatson, of Mastcrton. who got a leg-in for the cup by winning in 1905, had Yeast entered. E. D. O'Rorke, of Auckland, who had two legs-in, had three entries. The O'Rorke stable won in 1909 and 1910. After a fine contest, in which some great leaping was done, Cloister (simply an ideal hunter) won. the ovont, and 'made Mr. O'Rorke the holder of the cup. Tho horses which did best wero those" which were ridden best. It does not seem to strike somo riders that, unless their mounts are absolutely under control, they cannot make anything like a certainty of clearing the fences cleanly. It is a wonder that the loss experienced riders do not tako a lesson from the pilot of the O'Rorke horses, from Hassell, or (particularly those who have horses which rush their fences) from A. Mitchell. AAHiat a simple thing it all seemed to see Cloister and his stable mates going the round, after watching some of the others and their riders making hard work of it! AYhat an example it was to sec Mitchell in supreme _ command of a fiery mount, steadying him up in between tho fences, and letting him go at tho right moment! However, allowances must be made for riders new to tho ring—but hero is tho chance to learn. CHAMPIONS. Tho following complete tho list of cattle champions:— Jerseys.—Bull—J. A. M'Cren's Starlight II; cow—A. Buchanan's Scnorita. Holsteins.—Bull-AV. I. Lovelock's Cliffside Laddie; cow—AA r . 1. lovelock's Princess A'an Cleve.The champion bull in the Ayrshire class was tho Porirua Mental Hospital's Ellesmere Lad, Slack Bros'. Prince Imperial being reserve champion. CUPS AND TROPHIES. Cattle Classes. Shorthorns—Championship medal; bull —G. A. Turner (Elthain); cow—AY. T. AVilliams (Te Autc). Herefords—Championship medal—Bull— E. Short; cow—E. Short. Ayrshires—Championship medal—Bull— Porirua Mental Hospital; championship medal and Bluudell Bros', trophy, cow— AV. P. Harro (Rata;. Jerseys—Championship medal—Bull—J. A. M'Crea (AVhakarouga); championship medal'and Littlcjohn and Son's trophy; cow—A. Buchanan (Palmcrston). Holsteins—Championship medal given by the Breeders' Association—Bull—AV. 1. Lovelock (Palmcrston); cow—AA'. I. Lovelock (Palmcrston). Sheep Classes. Lincolns—Championship medal—Ram— W. Perry (Mastcrton) ; cwo—AV. H. AA'ybourne (VYavcrley). Levin and Company's silver cup for champion Lincoln ram in wool was won by AY. Perry, who is now tb* owner of tho cup, having won it twice in succession. Highland Sheep Dip Company's silver challenge cup for champion Southdown ram, shorn—Ellis Bros. (Bulls). Fat sheep—Mr. H. B. Tucker's trophy for most points in sheep and lamb section—?. S. M'Kao (Palmcrston). Dog Classes. Dogs—Palmcrston North Coursing Club's challenge cup for greyhound built on best coursing lines—R. M'Alpine. New Zealand Irish Terrier Club's (Auckland) trophy for best puppy dog—D. T. Sinclair. New Zealand Irish Terrier Club's (Auckland) trophy for best puppy bitch—C. E. Hanson. Irish Terrier Club's (Wellington) trophy for best bitch in novice classIt. H. Sheppard.

Irish Terrier Club's (Wellington) trophy for best dog in novice classFrank Lowrie.

Ladies' bracelet, presented by Messrs. W. P. Durward and A. J. Shailer 'or best sporting dog—Mrs. Don Wells. Ladies bracelet, presented by Messrs. F. E. Watson and W. Beck for best nonsporting dog—Mrs. .1. G. Parker. Mr. J. Lissingtou's special prize for best cocker dog or bitch—C. Hides. BEST ROMNEY RAM. Mr. Ernest Short's prize for tho best Eomney ram, New Zealand bred, and registered in any one of the New Zealand Flock Books, open to sheep of any ago, resulted in a highly interesting competition. The money was split up into throo prizes, first .£25, second .£ls, and third £1 103., the other ,£2 10s. going to tho best and neatest shcarei. The judging was under the following conditions:— (a) For type and wool by the Eomney judges, and for shape by the Eomney ram judge and fat sheep judge. (b) All rams to be shown in tho wool and judged accordingly. (c) Then all rains to be blade shorn in tho absence of tho judges and assembled together in an oval pen. Tho result was:— Mrs. II- S. Hadfield, Paraparauniu ... 1 A. and G. Gray, Masterton 1 Wm. Gibsan, Feilding 2 Gray Bros., Masterton 3 The scoring was as follows:— Tvpo Wool Sheep T'l. A. and J. Gray '23 IS 30 77 Mrs. Hadfield 20 19 3S 77 W. Gibson 20 22 32 74 Gray Bros 11l 19 33 71 Tho shearing prize went to W. Dilkes, with Clifton second and Neilson third.' SHORT CHALLENGE CUP. Tho competition for tho ' silver challenge cup, valued at 101) guineas, presented by Mr. E. Short,.of Feilding, for tho best'Eomney ram of any age entered in the Eomney division (provided they aro bred and owned by the exhibitor, and aro from a flock registered with the New Zealand Sheepbreedors' Association or the Eornnov Marsh Breeders' Association in the name of tho exhibitor), was followed with considerable interest. Tho cup had to be won thrco times at intervals. Tho wjnncr was Mr. W. Perry, of Masterton. Previous winners are: — 190S—Grav Bros. (Masterton). 1909— E. Short (Feilding). ' 1910-W. Perry (Masterton). COMPETITIONS, (Dy Telegraph—Press Association.) Palmerston, November 3. E. D. O'Rorkc won tho hunters' competition with Cloister for the third successive voar, and tho Challenge Cup (Valued at fifteen guineas, and presented by the ladies of tho Manawatu and Eangiti'kei districts) becomes his property. At tho presentation, at tho conclusion, Mr. O'Eorke 6aid that ho was prouder of winning tho trophy than ho would bo of winning the New Zealand Cup. Tho samo owner's Kicrau was selected to jump-off for second place, but was withdrawn, Mr. O'Korko being satisfied with winning tho cup. Sir. Watson's Yeast defeated E-aagitoto for second place. Other competitions wcro won as follow:— Pony leaping—T. Cameron's Blue Bell. Harness horse, stylo and action—G. A. Harrison's-.Yal Yiclio. Lady and gentleman's hack, judged as a pair—E. Nelson. Lady driver—Miss G. Eobcrtson. AUCTION SHOW SALE. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) Palmerston, November 3. Messrs, BaJgoty and Co, hold a Bale of

pedigree Holsteins, Fresians, Ayrshires, and Polled Angus cattle en tbo showgrounds to-day. There was a largo attendance of buyers from all parts' of the Dominion, und all classes of stock offered met with keen competition. Tho following is a detailed list of vendors and purchases:—Holsteins, nn account of Mr. AV. I. Lovelock. Bulls-Isabel of Clifford, sl}gns., to Mr. Leith, AA'oodlands, Otago; Inka do Kol of Cliffside, 52gns., to Mr. E. <J. Banks, Hamilton; Toddies do Kol, SOgns., to Mr. 11. Tankor, Marlborough. Heifers—Toddio's Favourite, 41gns., to Mr. A.V. Cole, junr., Wailara; Curley of Clifford, 57gns., lo Mr. Gill AYatt, of Cambridge; Hutclimaicl, .Wgns., to Mr. N. Neilson, of Taikitaliuna. On account of the Government Experiment; Farm at AYoreroa, Rajah, to Mr. C. Hopping, Cashmero Hill?, Cliristchurch, HOgns. Hie salo was a remarkable proof of tho increasing vogue of Holsteins. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr. Wm. Perry, Mnstorton. wins Levin and Co.'s Lincoln cup and tiro Quibboll Romney cup outrijvlit. The Sheep Dip Co.'s cup was won by Elhs Bros., of Bulls. GATE RECEIPTS LESS, ( - (By Tolesrrapb.-Preaß AESOoia.tion.) Palmcrston N., November 3. The total takings for tho three days (gates and stands) amounted to JClo7B—:i decrease of £lo as compared with last year. This decrease is almost entirely duo to a falling-olf in Iho takings at tho stands. .€039 was taken at tho main gates to-day, this being a considerable increase on tho takings for last "People's Day." CONFERENCE. About 30 members attended a special meeting of tho Holstein-Priesian Breeders' Association held during the show, Mr. Column X'hillips presiding. The chairman informed tho media" that tho balancesheet; showed a credit of .£289 17s. 2d. Regarding entries for volume 2 of the Herd Book tho question of appendix entries w.\s discussed. It was decided that all female progeny of appendix 2 bo eligible for entry m appendix 2, provided that they arc by a pedigree bull. The same conditions apply lo appendices 2 and 1. Tho general opinion in regard to a colour standard was that breeders should strive to aim at cattle with legs partly white. It was decided, however, that only black and whito animals bo accepted for future volumes of tho Herd Book. A lengthy discussion took place concern- i ing the register of merit for official but-ter-fat pcri'ormajiccs. At length a recommendation was put forward that tho. council formulate a scheme fcr taking aJid: recording butter-fat performances and' placo it before the Department of Agriculture. It was decided to take, no ac-j tion concerning the allotting of prizes to A. and P, associations, but that when a. Royal Show is established the association will consider the question of giving special prizo money. Tho fixing of a scale of points for judging was left in (no hands of (he council. The council brought forward tho mat- ■ ter of selling cattle. It was pointed out that it was important for farmers to know,, what they were buying. It was considered that a man offering a HolsteinFriesian cow or bull for sale should stale exactly what ho was selling, and in what section of the Herd Book tho animal was gazetted. It was decided. that any member offering a beast, cithor , male or female, for sale must state ex- . actly in what section of the Herd Book : it is placed, under penalty of expulsion, after review by the council. MAMMTEIN. Mr. Ernest K. Skinner, tho inventor of the Maminitcin remedy, had an oxhibit at tho show which was of much interest to farmers. Manmiitein has now beconio lirniiv established all over New Zealand by reason of the many excellent results from its usage, and it may bo confidently recommo'ided to dairymen as a cure for udder tumbles if applied in time. Mr.' Skinner reports good business at the show. SUTTON'S SEED. [By AnntXGEMENT.I Tho exhibit of Messrs. Sutton and Sons, of Reading, England, shown in conjunction with that of their local agents, Messrs. Barraud and Abraham, Ltd., at the Palmcrston North show was highly attractive and interesting. The background of tho exhibit was made up with a very handsome set of seed exhibition cabinets in black and gold frames, and contained 150 samples of agricultural, vegetable and flower seeds; also 41 specimens of grasses arranged in order for permanent and temporary pastures, medium and light loams, sheep downs, etc. This exhibit was the centre of much interest from farmers and others. Another feature was that of two seta of model roots, ■ representing three varieties of mangels, two of swedes, three of turnips, and ono; of cattle parsnips and field carrots. These wero moulded from matured specimens, and showed the correct sliaiw for tho dif- . ferent varieties of the roots mentioned. •■. Quite a number of- seeds were in pots, ' in various stage; of growth, and theso ■' were also viewed with interest, showing, •' as they did, tho nature of the habit of growth aud germination. Tho whole exhibit was most attractive, and showed the time and care taken in; arranging the numerous sections, and was ' set off by a very choice collection of pot flower?, cineraria, calceolaria, begonia, audi? cyclamen being among the number, nil of which were grown from Sutton's seeds , by Mr. 1?. Rule, gardener lo L. A. Abra-; ham, Esq., of Palmcrston North. Sutton's seeds are known in practically every; quarter of the globe, and the quality ofthe seeds they produce has earned a great - ; reputation for (hem. In connection with .■ their especial success amongst farmers in root crops, it is interesting to note their record in the AYairarapa with reference to tho root competitions inaugurated by the Mastodon A. and P. Association. For. the past three- consecutive seasons, 190S-9, 1909-10, 1910-11, the winning crops have' been grown from Sut ton's seeds, and against tho keenest competition from the world's principal seed growers. Another point of interest is that except in one instance in 1908-9, tho whole of the places in each competition have been filled exclusively by •Sutton's seeds, which were used by Midi well-known AYairnrnpa fanner-, as Messrs. Grav Bros., AY. Perry, Slnw and Son, 0. Sullivan, F. Evans, E. .T. Haigh, AV. Cameron, E. .T. Muu'.isell, D.igg Bros., P.. Price, A. Cameron, mid John Hunter. The Australasian representatives for Sutton's seeds are Messrs. Tothill, Ltd., Cliristchurch..