FIRST TAIHAPE SHOW

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1376, 29 February 1912, Page 8

FIRST TAIHAPE SHOW

JTS FEATURES, HORSES FORM BEST LINE, (By Telegraph.—Special Reporter.) Taihape, February 28. The Rangitikei Agricultural and Pastoral Association, with headquarters at Taihape, has entered the list of show centres, and Taihape was en fete to-day ou tho occasion of the first aunual show. The weather was good, although a coiiplo of showers fell during the day. The attendance numbered nearly MOO. The entry of stock made a brave showing on tho pretty local Recreation Ground, nestling in its fringe of native bush. For a first effort the gathering is generally voted n grent success, but this happy result is due largely to the support accorded the show by half a dozen well-known breeders. The strongest section in the show is the horses, the total entries numbering'over, 230, these comprising some very fine animals. Sheep also are strong,' but tho strength of the purebred sections lies in the efforts of a few well-known breeders who own practically everything penned. This, however, does not apply to Romneys, (lie competition in this class being keen between such breeders as Messrs. A. R. Fannin, L. Pleasants, W. H. Buick, W. A. Ellis, E. Gibson, and D. 11. Kilgour, and both champion tickets went to Mr. Fnunin. The judge (Mr. E. Short) compared the sheep with those shown at Masterton to the advantage of the local sheep, which, ho said, were better set, more serviceable animals, and better adapted for rough country. Lincolns made a poor showing, there being only a handful of entries. The wholo of the Fiiiglish Leicester? penned were owned by Messrs. W. J. Birch and Son. In Southdowns, Messrs. Ellis Bros, had the only line in one 'class out of five catered for. A few Corriedales were shown by Messrs. W. J. Birch and Son. The farmers' classes drew a fairly good response, and competition was* keen, the same remark applying to fat sheep. Mr. T. A. Duncan had a good innings in this class. The four classes allotted to pigs only attracted a very light entry, but the dog, home industries, and poultry sections were all well filled. ■ ' The most disappointing section was that for cattle. Mr. A. R. Fnnnin was the only competitor in shorthorns, while Mr. E. Short, of Feilding, had tho Hereford stalls to himself, and these were the only purebred classes represented. Dairy cattle were also scarce.

The Champions. The only championship awards made were in Hcrefords. In Komncys, II r. A. E. Fannin secured both-.tho ewe and ram tickets, and Mr. E. Short had no opposition in Herefords. His "Lottie II" was awarded champion co>r certificate, and "Eton Chancellor" carried off the honour in Lulls. The prize list is as follows:—

' Prize List— Romney Sheep. Three rams, over 21 months—A. E. Fannin, 1 and 2. ■ Three rams, under 22 months—W. Gibson, 1 and 2 j A. K.. Fannin, 3. Ram, under. 21 months—A. E. Fannin, 1 and champion and 3; W. Gibson, 2. Ham, over-21 months—A. E, Fannin, 1 and 2; Vi. Buick, 3. Two ewes, under 21 months—A. E. Fanning 1, 2, and 3, and champion. Two ewe.< over 21 months— Vfi H. Buick, 1;. A. E. Fannin, 2 and 3. m liagi lainUMn wool—D. H. Kilgour, 1; A. K. Fannin, 2; W. H. Buick, 3. Ewe lamb in wool-R, T. Batley, 1; W. H. Buick, 2; W Gibson, 3. Ewe, any ago—A. E. Fannin, 1 and 2. Lincolns. Earn, over 21 mouths —W. Gibson, 1; only entry. Two ewes, under 21 months—W. Williams, 1; only entry. Two ewes, over 21 months— \V. Williams, 1; only entry. Earn lamb, in wool—E. T. Batley, 1 and 2; only entry. Ewe lamb in wool—W. Williams, 1; E. T. Batley, 2 and 3. Ewe, any age—W. Williams, 1; only entry. Ennlish Leicester. ' Earn under 21 months—W. J. Birch and Son, 1. Earn over 21 months-W. J. Birch and Son, 1. " Earn lamb in wool—W. J. Birch'-and Son, 1 and 2. Ewe lamb in wool—W. J. Birch, and Son, 1 and 2. . Ewe any age—W. J, Birch and Son, 1 and 2.

Southdowns. Earn over 21 months—Ellis Bros., 1 and 2; G. E.' Swainson, 3. Kara under 21 months—Ellis Bros., 1 and 2. Kant lamb in wool—Ellis Bros., 1. Ewe lamb in wool —Ellis Bros., 1. Ewe, any. age—Ellis Bros., I.' i. Corriedales. Ram over 21 months —W. J. Birch and Son, 1 and 2. ; Earn under 21 months—W. J. Birch, 1. Three ewes—W. J. Birch/ 1. One ewe —AV. 3'. Birch, 1. Farmers' Sheep' Classes. Three Romney ewes over 21 months—A. R, Fannin, 1; \V. Doole, 2. Three Roinney ewes under 21 months — A. R. Faimin, 1; AV. Gibson, 2; M. Corrigan, 3. Three Romney ewe lambs in wool—AV. H. Buick, 1; L. Pleasants, 2; A. R. Fan- , nin, 3. Three Lincoln ewes over 21 months—R. Wilkie, 1.

Fat Sheep Suitable for . Freezing. Down crosses—Five wethers under 21 months: T. A. Duncan, 1 and 2. Five maiden ewes under 21 months: T. A. Duncan 1 and 2. Longwool crosses—Five wethers over 21 months: T. A. Duncan, 1, 2, and 3.—Five wethers under 21 months: A. R. Fannin, 1 and 2; AV. .1. Birch, 3. ' Five ewes over 21 mouths: 'AV: Doole, 1 and 2; AV. J. Birch and Son, 3. Five fat ewes any breed, heaviest weights-A. R. Fannin, 1; R. AVilkie, 2; G. E. Sivainson, 3. Fat Lambs for Freezing. Five Down crosses—W. J. Birch, 1; G. E. Swainson, 2 and 3. , Five longwool crosses—AV. J. Birch and Son, 1. Five heavy-weights—A. R. Fannin, 1. Harness Horses, Ponies, and Hacks. Tony, mare or gelding— J. MTnggart's "Konikontii," I;.J. Goodwin's "Grace Darling," 2; R. B. Hair's "Ghoorka," 3. lii'st girl rider iu above—Miss Jtaggie, 1; Miss Morgan, 2. Weight-carrying hack, over 13 stone—E. .Short's "Diui/.ulu," 1; E. Short's "Rubardo," 2; E. Short's "Scout," 3. Weight-carrying hack, under 13 stone— C. D. M'Larou's "Comrade," 1; Mrs. Gro. A. Wntts's "Land Bill," 2; A. Barnes's "Surrender," 3. Light-weight hack—.Tas. licllis'.s "Ngawaku," 1; C. Curry's "First Aid," 2; if. AVilson's "Barney," 3. Weight-carrying cob— X). Wright's "Nobbie," I; 0. 0. Powell's "Comet," 2; J. Bellis's "Midnight." 'i. Lady's hack—];. Short's "llnbardo," 1; A. liarnes's "Surrender," 2; 11. Henry's "Nell," 3. Mare suitable for breeding remounts— Dr. ISarnelt's "Maranni," 1; — liradlpy's "Violet," i; J, Bellis's "Midnight," 3. Pair of buggy horses—R. 'I'. Batley, 1; \V. .Topp, !!; Donald Wright, 3. Pair of liarness ponies under 11.2 hands —W. Joiip, I; W. Jlekenui, 2. Single harness horse over 1t.2 hands— M. Wilson's "lienallii Boy," 1; At. Ensen's "Roaney," 2. Singlo harness ponv, under 1t.2 handsMrs. A. E. Gibbons'* "Silver." 1; R. li. Hair's "Ghoorka," 2; R. T. Hat ley's "Joe," 3. Lady's horse in trap—S. Peyton's "Googie," 1; H. Henry's "Well," 2; M, .Wilson's "Benalla Bor," 3,

Mare or geiriing— lT. Wil.'Qii's ,: Eenal)fi Boy," 1; A. Jiciil's "Lnngford,"- 2; S. Peyton's "Googie," 3. Draught Horses. Mare, with foal-ti. Butler's "Lady," 1; T. Jlaim's "Bliss," 2. Filly or gelding, under 3 years—T. Mann's "Belle," 1. Maro or gelding under 3 years—T. Mann's "Doll," 1; E. if. Chnpman a "Bonny," 2. Pair of plough horses—R. 11. Chapman, 1; T. Mann, 2. Tandem team-R. T. Batley, 1; A.. W. Bicknell, 2. Milk cart turnout— J. Prime's "Geordie," 1; J. M'Cracken's "Well," 2. Fanners' general utility horse— J. Prime's "Geonlio," 1. Tradesman's single and light horso anil cart up to ' lOcwt—M'Laugblin Bros.' "Dandy," 1; ,T. Webb's "Darkie," 2. Dry main over 3 years—T. Mann's "Doll," 1; I?. H. Chapman's "Bonny," 2; R. Batley's "Maggie,*" 3. Tradesman's single light horse and cart up to 20cwt.—H. D. Bennett and Co.'s "Dobbin," 1; W. J. Kuhtzo's entry, 2. Pair of tradesman's horses in lorry or express-C. Cuff, 1; A. W. Bicknell, 2. Draught stallion—A.' W. Bicknell's "Young Elderslie," 1; ,W, Williams "Young Sma Glen," 2. Fat Cattle. Cow, any age—T. Duncnn, 1; A. B. Fannin, 2. Bullock, any age—T. Duncan 1 and 2. Two steers, "under i years—T. Duncan, 1. Purebred Shorthorns. Bull, undsr two years—A. E. Fannin's "Blair Athol Duke 37th," only entry. Co'ir, over two years—A. R. Fannin, 1 and 2. Herefords. Bull, over two years—E. Short's "Eton Chancellor," 1 and champion; E. Short's "Crusader," 2. Bull, under two years—E. Short's "Landmark," 1; only entry. . Cow, over two years—E. Short's "Lottie II," 1 and champion; only entry. Cow, under two years—E. Short's "Happy Rosa," 1; E. Short's "Gaylass II," 2. Dairy Cattle, Holstein bull, any age—W. Williams's "Plonto," 1; only entry. Jersey cow, any age—A. Crawford's "Pettie," 1; only entry. Cow, any grade or breed—A. P. Terry's "Flora," 1 and M'Cracken special prize; G. Goodrick'n "Maunders," 2. Heifer, any grade or breed—A. L. Luke's entry, 1; G. R. Terry's "Lily," 2. \ The Pigs. Berkslures, boar, any age—James Prime, 1; sow, any age—S. Cartier, 1 and 2. Yorkshires, sow, any age—Jos. Webb, 1. Devoiis, boar, any age— J. M'lCeown, t; Mrs. N. Knapp, 2. Sow, any age—Reid, 1; Mrs. JN. Knapp, 2. Two porkers, under 901b.— J. M'Cracken, 1; J. Uoodrick, 2. One baconer—Jos. Webb, 1 and 2. Dairy Produce. Best separator butter—Mrs. Floyd, 1; Mies Bertha Smith, 2; Phillip Clark, 3. The Dogs. Rough-haired sheep dog—H. Dashwood's "Laddie," 1; Mrs. Hunter's "Dot," 2; F. Overtoil's "Flash," 3. Smooth-haired sheep dog—E. C. Wether- : cliffs "Jess," 1; R. Field's "Scamp," 2 Beardio sheep dog—Wm. Allen's "Rough," 1; R. Field's "Dot," 2. Greyhound—R. M'Alpine's "Vibon," 1; M. Hammond's "Frisco," 2. . English -setters—A. C. Nathan's "Sancho," 1. Irish setters—Gco. Morgan's "Venus," 1. Field spaniels— A. Paterson's "Bessie," 1 ; B. A. Eraser's "Teal," 2/ • " : -■ - ! Spaniels—Mrs. Herbert, 1. Smooth fox terriers—W. Jopp's entry, 1; M'Xeill Bros., 2. Wire-haired fox terriers—Lyndon's "Marcus Superbus," 1. Skye terrier—Miss M. Forbes's "Mack," 1; J. F. Studbolme's "Soutar Johnny," 2; J. F. Studholme's "Scuta," 3. Pugs-Master G. Darvill's "Puck," 1. Bulldogs— A. J. Penberthy's entry, 1. . Poultry. Plymouth Rocks—Barred hen or pullet: Mrs. L. Darvill, 1 and 2. White cock or cockerel: Ellis Robinson, 1. White hen or pullet: A. Cole; 1 and 2. Orpingtons—Black cock or cockerel: Mrs. Darvill, 1 and 2. , '. " ' Leghorns—White cock ■or cockereli A. T. Box, 1.; A. L. Monteith, 2. White hen or pullet: J. Lyall, 1. Brown hen or pullet: Field and Cunninghame, I. 1 Game cock or cockerel—M. Petersen, 1, Bantam cock or cockerel— J. Hitchcock, 1; J. iM'Kenzie, 2. Hen or pullet: J. M'Kcnzie, 1; J. Hitchcock, 2. Two table fowls—B. A. Fraser, 1. Purebred breeding trio— J. Lyall, 1. 'Selling class—Mrs. Darvill's Minorca cock, 1. Ducks: Aylesbury drake-S. D. Bade, 1. Pekin ducks: D. Eade, 1. Indian runner drake: B. A. Fraser, 1. Duck: B. A. Fraser, 1 and 2. ■■ Ring Competitions. Maiden jumping competition— J. Goodwin's "Drift, 1; P. H. Ferguson's "Maori Boy," 2;■ A. Pederson's entry, 3. Pony jumping— J. Goodwin's "Grace Darling/ , 1; A. P. Smith's "Doctor," 2; A. Malcolm's "Music," 3. . Open hunters' competition—E. Shbrt's "Dinizulu," 1; C. D. M'Laren's "Comrade," 2; W. Hekenui's "Ocean Wave," 3. The winner was ridden by Mrs. BeclAr, the only lady rider in the competition.