FARMING AND COMMERCIAL.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1287, 16 November 1911, Page 10

FARMING AND COMMERCIAL.

SHOW AT WANGANUJ. ONE FINE FEATURE, MARKED INCREASE IN ENTRIES. FIFTY PER CENT. BETTER, THE RESULT OF STEADY EFFORT. Bj Tolcsraph-Speelal Roporter.l VVanoanui, November 15. To-day the Wanganui Agricultural and Pastoral Association reaped the harvest of many months hard work. This work embo'died no less au enterprise than laying the foundation for a commercial show, 1 and,' hard as the . offort lias been, it is pleasing to record that the result has proved gratifying enough. The feoliug is that it more than compensates tor the somewhat arduous effort put forward. Heavy rain foil last evening and early this morning, and showers swept tht> judging area during the day. Tho enow, however, has drawn together a .splendid gathering of stock, and also of dogs "of aristocratic lineage." on 50 per cent, increase on last year's figures is indicated by tho total entries at tho prosent shdw, and almost every section discloses an increaso. ■ In tho sheep classes.

howbvor, the entries hang at last year's figuro, but it should bo mentioned that, in addition to classes shown at other North Island shows this spring, there is \a fairly good entry of Corriedaks. They are shown by Messrs. Pernio Bros, .and Mr. John Gibson. These breeders divided tho champion honours. Byelancls are-also fairly represented by the exhibits of Mr. Fred. Mooro and Mr. C. Russell. The ram champion belongs to Mr. Eussoll's flock, but no championship was awarded in ewes. A creator number of breeders wore to tlw tore with.entries in Southdowns than was tho case in tho other sheep classes, but competition suffered through tho fact that Messrs. Wilson Bros.'s sheep did not conio to hand. Messrs. Ellis Bros, and Mr. S.'E, Lancaster each took a championship. Border Leicestors havo also drawn the flocks of a number of breeders, Mr. J. D. Ormond annexing both championship tickets. Competition in Lincolns is confined to Messrs. J. D. Ormond and W. H. Wybourne, who each took one championship. With three exceptions, Mr. S. E. Lancaster fills all the classes in English Leicesters. He added two more to his long list of championships. Romncvs attracted a fair amount of competition, but tho Shropshire Downs shown aro all in the name of Mr. G. L. Marshall. The Eomncy championships fell to -Messrs. G. M. Currie and E. Tanner, while Mr. Marshall took both in his class. _Tho strongest sectiou in tho cattlo division is tho, Jersey display, but Ayrslrires nro also jprominent, and "there is'a gcod showing of Holsteins and Shorthorns. Iho two last-mentioned classes, however, aro not as strong as they have been at somo recent shows. • Holsteins and Shorthorns excepted, in which the champions belonged to Mr. W. I. Lovelock and Diilziell Bros, respectively," honours " wero well divided. A small section of horses was judged to-day, but moro important classes will como forward to-morrow. The light horses are a feature of the show. Thoro is a capital display of fat sheep, but the pig classes are very thin.

CHAMP3GNS. Sheep.—Lincolns.—Earn—Mrs. J. D. Ormond. Ewe—W. H. Wybourne. Corriedales.—Earn—John Gibson. EweFernio Bros. ~,., ,:'* ■: •■'-< ■ ■-■■ English Leicesters.—Ram—S. R. Lancaster. Ewor-S. R. Lancaster. Border Leicesters.—Earn—Mrs. J. D. Ormond. '. Ewe—Mrs. Ormond. ■ '''■'_' Romney Marsh.—Earn—G. M. Currie. Ewe—R. Tanner. Southdowns.—Ram—Ellis Bros. Ewe— S. B. Lancaster. Shropshire Downs.—Enm-G. L. Marshall. L. Marshall. Ryelands.—Eam-H. Russell. Ewe—No award. • Caitle.—Polled Angus,-Bull-C. G. Russoll. Cow—Fred Moore. Herefords.—Bull—C. A. J, Levett. Heifer—G. F. Moore.' '•'"' , Holsteins.—Bull—W. I. Lovelock. Cow— W. J, Lovelock, . Ayrshires.—Bull—Fred Mills. CowSlack Bros. Jorsoys—Bull—A. and J. O'Donnell Cow—S. E. Lancaster. Shorthorns.—Bull—Dalziell Bros. CowDalziell Bros.

IN FRONT. THE HONOURS IN HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Entire over 4 years-G. Chamberlain's Zimmerman, 1; only entry. Three-year-old lilly or * gelding-James Brownlie 3 Playful, 1; only entry. Two-year-old filly or gelding—W A WilkioYLady Glitter, 1; Salby Morton's Bou Ton, 2. Yearling colt.-H. M. Paul's Vladian, 1: only entry. Mare, any age, with foal-H. B. Curtis, 1 and 2, :'•■'■•■'• COACHING CLASSES.• Entire, over i years-W. Major'? "Torbelski," 1 ; C. Lett's "Victor Hugo," 2. Mare, any age, with foal—Charles Jefferson's "Ringer," 1; F. K. Ross, 2. • Three-year-old colt, fillv, or gelding— J. Robbs "Kaiser," 1; J. Robb, 2. Two-year-old colt, filly, or geldingIsaac Jefferson, 1; only entry. Yearling colt, filly, or gelding—J. W. Milne's Tim Beldon," 1; Isaac Jefferson's, 2. MISCELLANEOUS. Hack brood mare, with foal—W. A. Wilkio's "Lady Jewel," 1; C. Duncan, 1. Goneral purpose farm horse, mare or gelding—Wcstport Coal Company, 1; Rhodes Brothers, 2. Remount horse, mare or gelding—C. E. Ilillinghurst, 1; Miss L. Cutficld, 2; James Hood, ,1. Entirs pony, under 13.2 hands—P. H. Green, I; Master Ti Cullinane, 2. Entire pony, under 12 hands—P. H. Green, 1; Harry Collins, 2. Pony marc, under 11.2' hands, with foal —C. Lett's "Daisy," 1; only entry. Pony mare, under 13.2 hands, with foal —Master J. Cullinane, 1; J. Oliver, 2; Miss Vera Laird, 3. Pony, raaro or gelding, under 11.2 hands —P. 11. Jones, 1; Mrs. C. Gordon, 2; P. H. Jones, 3. Ladies' hunter—J. D. Smith's "Rufus," 1; J. Robertson, 2. Pair of harness ponies, under 14.2 hands-J.' Robb, 1. Men's huntors—E. Shorf s "Rubardo," 1. Pair of buggy horses—P. Robb, 1; H. Russell, 2. Riding pony, under 14.2 hands—P. H. Green's "Billy," 1; J. Robb, 2; A. Wilson, 3. DRAUGHTS. Two-year-old entire colt—J. W. Harding's "Baron Daimler," 1; Moumahaki State Farm, 2. , Yearling entire colt—E. Short's "Record Breaker," 1; J. W. Harding's "Baron Bentall." 2; Rhodes Bros., 3. Yearling, iilly or gelding—E. Short's ".Mnvliower," 1; James Grant's "Lily," 2; A. Hastie, 3. Two-ycar-old filly or gelding—Mrs. J. D. Oniiond's "Rnbinn," 1; J. D. Mitchell's "Miss Martin," 2; Donald Ross, 3. Three-year-old filly—J. W. Harding's "Uremia," 1: A. Hnstie's "Flower Girl," 2; Mrs. J. D. Ormond, 3. Best all-Tound filly or nmre, for farm purposes—J. W. Harding's "Brcnda." 1; E. Short's "Ladv Graceful," 2; Rhodes Bros., 3. Mare, over four years—E. Short's "lady Graceful," 1; only entry. Marc, any age, with foal—E. Shorfs "Thelnia," 1; E. Short's "Lady Alexander," 2. Mare and foal—E. Short's "Lady Alexander," 1. Draught gelding, over four years—G. M. Currie's "Prince Foote," 1; Wonganui Borough Council, 2 and 3,

N.IWB AND HOTE&

THE PRIZES IN CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. UII(J<M ' fu '° ywrs-G. A. Turner's Eitham, 19," 1. Bull, one year— Dalzicll Br.cs.' "Blair Athol Diiko III," 1 and champion; G. A. Turner; 2. Heifer, under three ycars-Dalziell Bros. "Blair Athol Duchess 29th," 1; only entry. Heifer, "under two years—G. A. Turner's "Eitham Nancy L«," 1; Ewcu Campbell, 2 and 3. Heifers, one year—D. Fleming's Countess of Airlie VII," 1; G. A. Turner, 2. Cow with calf—Dalzicll Bros.' "Shannon Moa Bc-lly," 1 and champion; H. Fleming, 2.

POLLED ANGUS. Bull, over three years—Chas. G. Rusrell's "Barber," 1 and champion; Fred. Moore's "Dipton," 2. Bull, one year—Ewen Campbell, 1 and 2; only entries. Cow with calf—Fred. Moore's "Cherry Bank," 1 and champion; Ewcn Campbell, 2. HEREFORDS. Bull, under three years—C. A. J. Levitt's "Imperial," 1 and champion; only entry. Bull, under two years—G. F. Moore, I; only entry. Bull, under one year—C. A. J. Levett's "Ratanni Coronation," 1; G. F. Moore, 2. Heifer, under three vears-G. F; Moore's "Princess," 1; only entry. Heifer, under two years—G. F. Moore's "Lydia," 1 and champion; only entry. Heifer, under 1 year—G. F. Moore, 1 and 2 (the only entries). — G. F. Moore's Spot, 1; G. F. Moore, j 2.

lIOLSTEIXS. Bull, over 3 years—W. I. Lovelock's Cliffsido Laddie, 1 and champion; only entry. . Bull, under 1 year—John Donald, 1 and 2; James Campbell, 3. Heifer, under 3 years—John Donald's Netherlands Princess 111, 1;W. 1.-Love-lock, 2; John Donald, 3. ■ Heifer, under 2 years—John Donald's Netherlands Pride, 1; W. I. Lovelock, 2. Heifer, under 1 year—W. I. Lovelock's Dutch Land Queen, 1; John Donald, 2 and 3.

Bull, under 2 years—John Donald's Pietortjo, 1. Con-, with calf—W. I. Lovelock's Princess Van Clove, 1 and champion; John Donald, 2 and 3.

AYRSHIRES. Bull, over 3 years—Fred Mills's Jewel Prince, 1 and champion; Slack Bros., 2 and 3. Bull, nnder 2 years-Slack Bros., 1; F. W. Wilkie, 2. Bull, under 1 year—F. W. Wilkie, 1: Slack Bros., 2 and 3. Heifer, under 2 years—Slack Bros.. 1 and 2; only entries. Heifer, 1 year—Slack Bros., 1; Fred Mills, 2. • Cow, with calf-Slack Bros., 1 and champion; Fred Mills, 2. ' JERSEYS. Bull, any ngc-J. E. Linn's Darkic Bill, 1; &. Harper, 2; Mrs. F. M. Nixon, Bull, under 3 ycars-A. and J. O'Donr.ollj liainbow, 1 and champion; R. J. Linn, 2; Mrs; Nixon, 3.

Bull, under 2 years—G. Goodson'3 Squire, 1; P. J. Poterscn, 2. Bull, under 1 year—E. Hughes's Pedro, 1; C. T. C. Dern-.et, arH. Hall, 3. Heifer, under 3 years—L. R. Lancaster, 1; E. J. Linn, 2; R.■-Hashes. 3. Heifer under 2 years-L. K. Lancaster, 1; Mrs. Nixon, 2. Heifer under one year—E. J. Linn, 1: Y.J. T. Short, 2; P. J. Petersen, 3. Cow with calf-S. E. Lancaster's fcileen, 1 and chamnion; R. J. Linn, 2'and reserve champion.

GRADE CATTLE. , Shorthorns: Bull over three years—H. Jhddleton, 1; Bilziall Bros., 2. Cow over three vears, with calf—Dalzicll" Bros:, l' ; J- Hodges, 2. - - Jerseys: Bull under two years—W. Richards, 1; C..Duncan, 2. Heifers under two years C. Hiorns, 1; Mrs. Nixon, 2; Mrs. W. Campbell, 3. Heifurs under one vearG. Harper, 1: Jas. rTwlires, 2. >T P ; f Pr calved since January last—Miss G. Webb, 'mi H ;lr i" !r > -■ Cow over three years, .in. milk—J. C. Mont-efiore's Jean, 1; G. Harper, 2; W. Richards, 3.

PAT STOCK. Fat steer under one year—Bnylv Bros., 1; G. P. Moore, 2; Moore Bros., 3. P«n of three steers under one tear—G. F. Moore, 1 and 2; only entry. Pen of three steers under "two years— G. F. Mooro, 1 and 2; onlv entry. Pen of two bullomks under three years— G. F. Moore, 1 and 2. J

Pen of two bullocks under three years— suitable for freezing-a. P. Moore, land 3; Hugh Middlcton,'2. '

Pen of two bullocks, under four years— G. F. Moore, 1 and 2. •

Two bullocks, any age—G. F. Moore, 1; only entry. One bullock, any age—G. F. Moore. 1 2, and S.

One bullock, under three years—G F Moore, 1 and 2.

Oho Shorthorn bullock, under three years-John M'Gregor, 1; Moore Bros., 2; Hugh Middlcton, 3. Best shop bullocfcs-G. P. Moore, 1, 2 and 3. ' '

THE BEST OF THE SHEEP. LINCOLN'S. Ram, over 30 months—Mrs. J. D. Ormond, 1; W. H. Wybournc, 2 and 3. ' Ram, under 30 months—Mrs. J. D. Ormond, 1 and 2 and champion; W. H. Wvbotirno, 3. Ram, under IS months—W. If. Wybournc, 1,. 2, and 3. Two rams, under 18 months—W. H. Wybournc, 1 and 2; Mrs. Ormond, 3.' Ewe, under 18 months—Mrs. J. D. Ormond, 1; W. H. Wybournc, 2 and 3. • Two ewes, under 18 months—W. H. Wybourno, 1, 2, and 3. - . Ewe and lamb, under 30 months—W. H. Wybournc, 1 and 2; Mrs. Ormond, 3. Two ewes and lambs, under 30 monthsW. H. Wybourne, 1 aud 2; onlv entries Ewo and lamb, over 30 months—W. H. Wybourne, 1 and champion. Two ewes and limbs over 30 months— W. H. Wybourne, 1, 2, and 3; only entries. CORRIEDALES. In full wool. Ram over 30 months—John. Gibson 1 and champion; Fcrnie Bros., 2. ' Ram under 30 months—John Gibson. 1 and 2; P. A. Fullertou Smith, 3. Ram under IS months—Fcrnie Bros., 1, 2, ■ and 3. Two rams under 18 -months—Pernio Bros., 1 and 2; John Gibson, 3. E-wo under 18 months—John Gibson 1Pernio Bros., 2; Fullcrton Smith, 3. Two owes under 18 months—Pernio Bros., 1; John Gibson, 2 and 3. Ewo and lamb over 30 months—Fernie Bros., 1 and chamnion, and 2; only entries. ENGLISH LEICESTER^. Ram under 30 months—S. R. Lancaster 1 and champion, and 2. ' Ram under 18 months—S. R. Lancaster, 1. Two rams under 18 months—S. R. Lancaster, 1. Ewo under 18 mouths—S. R. Lancaster, 1; Fernie Dros., 2 and 3. Two ewes under 18 months>-S. R. Lancaster, 1; Fernie Bros., 2 and 3. Ewe and lamb over 30 months—S. E. Lancaster, 1 and champion, and 2; Fernio Bros., 3, Two ewes and lambs over 30 months— S. R. Lancaster, 1 and 2. BORDER LEICESTEKS. Ram over 30 monuhs—Mrs. J. D. Ormond, 1 and champion, and 2; J. Douthwaitc, 3. Ram under 30 months—Mrs. Ormond, 1 and 2; John Gibson, 3. Ram under 18 months—Mra. Ormond, I; J. Douthwaite, 2 and 3. Two rams under 18 months—Mrs. Ormond, 1 and 2; J. Douthwaite, 3. Ewo under IS months—Mrs. Ormond, 1 and 2; J. Douthwaite, 3. Two owes under 18 months—Mrs. Ormond, 1; John Gibson, 2; J. Douthwaite, 3. Ewe and lamb under 30 months—Mrs. Ormond, 1 and champion; J. Douthwaite, 2. Two ewes and lambs under 30 months —Mrs. Ormond, 1; J. Douthwaite, 2. Ewo and lamb, over 30 montlis—Mrs. Ormond, 1; J, Douthwaitc, 2,

Two ewes snd Inmbs, over 30 monthsJ. Doiitlnvairo, I; only entry. ROMNBY MARSH. Run, over 30 monlhs-E. Tanner 1ok-?. N. Cnmpfcull, 2. Earn, under SO moitlhs-G. M. Currie, 1 and champion; K. Tanner. 2 and 3 Itam, under IS months-It. Tanner, 1 and 2; J. D. Hughes. 3. Two rams, under is months—K. Tanner, 1 and 2; J. .1). Hughes, 3. Two rams, under IS months—R. Tanner, 1 and 2; J. J). Hughe?, 3. Two rams, under 18 'months (shorn)-J. -D. Hughes. ]; only entry. Ewe, under IS months—ll. Tanner 1 and 2; G. M. Currie, 3. Two cwis. under IS months—E. Tanner. 1 •find 2; J. D. Hushes. 3. Kwc and. lamb, under 30 months—E. Tanner, 1 and reserve champion. Two ewes and lambs, over 30 monthsK. .tanner, 1 and 2; only entries. SOUTHDOWNS. Ram, over 30 months—A. J. StoneWifr?, 1. Ham, under 30 months—Ellis Bros.. 1 and 2 and champion. Ram, under IS months-S. E. Lancaster, 1; Ellis Bros., 2 and 3. Two rams, under IS months—S. E Lancaster, I; Ellis Bras., 2; A. J*. StoneWi*g, 3. Ewe, under IS months—S. It. Lancaster. 1; Ellis Brcs., 2. Two ewes, under 18 months—S. E. Lancaster, 1; Ellis Bros., 2. Ewo and lamb, under 30 months—S. It. Lanoaster, 1. Ewe and lamb, over 30 months—S. R. Lancaster, 1 and champion; Ellis Bros.. 2.

SHROPSHIRE DOWXS. In this class every entry was in th< narao of G. L. Marshall, ant! this brcedei consequently carried everything before him. Ho annexed two championships. ETLANDS. Earn, over 50 months—Chas. G. Russell, 1 and 2 and 'champion; Fred. Moore, 3. Two rams, nnder 18 months—Fred. Moore, 1; only entry. Ewe, under IS months—Fred. Moore, ] and 2j only entries. Two ewes, under 15 months—Fred, Moore, 1; only entry. Eire and lamb, under 30 months—Fred. Moore, 1; only entry. Two ewes and lainbj, nnder 30 months —Fred. Mooro, 1; only entry. Ewe and lamb, over SO months—Fred. Moore, 1 and 2; only entries. ' Two ewes and lambs, over 30 months— Fred.' Moor?, 1; only entry. Ram, under 30' months—F. Moore, 1 and 2. FLOCK SHEEP. Thre3 .■■ Cnc-woolled ewes, under 18 months—Hugh Middleton, 1 and 2; only entry. Three fine-woollqd iambs, nnder IS months, shorn as lambs—Hugh Midd'elou. 1 and 2; only entry. Three long-wc-oiled ewes, under 18 months—Hugh Middleton, 1' and 3; Wybourae and Sous, 2. . ' Three long-wcolled ewes, under 18 months, shorn as lambs—Hugh Middleton,'l and 2; only entries. • Pet lamb—Miss Bessie Morgan, 1; only cntrv. FAT SHEEP. Five wethers-in full: wool—H. Middleton, 1 and 2; only entry. ' Fivo wethers or Down crosses, best adapted for freezing—A. E. and A. Syme* 1; U. H. Hamllev, 2. Fivo wethers, Lincoln, Romncy, Leicester, or merino cro;s, beit adapted for freezing-Forme Bros, 1 and 2; A. E. and A. ;Symes, 3. ' Fivo wethers, any breed, any ago— Flinders M'Rac, 1; Fernio Bros, 2 and 3. Fivo ewes, any breed and any age— Fenders M'Rac, 1; A. E. and A. Svnios 2 and 3. ' Five hogget ewes—A. and E. Symes, 1 and 2; M'Rac, .'). Five hogget .wethers—A. E. and • A Symes, 1 and 2; Mllao. 3. Five long-polled lambs, suitablo for freezing—J. Handler, 1. -Ji} r ° w ,l or 3°wn.cress lambs under (Gib., smfciblo for freezing-G. H. Handley. 1 and 2. Five Down or Down cross lambs, over -Gib., suitable for freezing-GI H. Handley, 1. 2, and 3. CLASS FOR PIGS.

The only two entries in Bcrkshires | were by H. Sathcrley, while Frank Bursons s stock filled cack class in large nlaccs._ these two breeders took the prizes in their respective classes. THE PRODUCE. _ This: season potatoes, one varictv—J. E. M Vie, 1. Threo varieties-George' Smith,, 1. ° . Butter-Mrs/ L. T. Hodden, 1; E. Barrett,. 2; Mrs. Kendall, ,3. . Powdered' butter inade from separated milk—L. Barrett; 1; 11. Holden, 2: Mrs W. Brown, 3. ■ ; Powdered butter,' made from non-sep-arator .milk—ll. IV Holder, 1; Mrs. J A. Heron, 2;-Mrs.L.-F. Holden, 3. : Grain.—Hilling wheat—A. Burnett, 1 and 2. sncd wheat—A. Burnett,l- and •>■ Wool.—Komney ram fleece—H. V. Haml mond, 1.-Koronoy. ewe -fleeces—W- F Jacob (in two. classes). 2. . Crossbred.'ewe lleeoe—JNpnnan Fitzherbert, 1; H V Hammond, 2.

COMPETITIONS. Men's driving, hor.-o or ponv—H Rui. sell 1 and 3; K. T. Sanson. 2. ■ Hunters' jumping - \y . Watson's Yeast 1; li. B. Morrison's "Grcv Dawn," 2; J. B-, M'Donald's "Betrayer," Pony leaping,; for ponies under 13 r™&£- M^ aCtt ' 1; Ml% G ' *>«». 2; tr. M Donald, 3. ' Ponies under M.2 hands-Jas. Campbol 1; Mrs. G. Potts, 2; Win. Clark, 3. the competitions were cut short bv a heavy rain squall.