WINTER SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1781, 20 June 1913, Page 8

WINTER SHOW.

THE END APPROACHING. FACTORY MANAGERS CONFER. QUALITY OF BUTTER & CHEESE IMPROVEMENT NEEDED. Palmerston North, June 19. •There was a very largo crowd at the show to-day, but tlio official figures are not yet available. On Tuesday £1 more was recorded at tho gates than the takings for tho first day last year, tmd yesterday's return represented an increase of «Cl 2. The serious business of seeing tho show for the purposo of learning something was undertaken to-day to a greater extent than on previous days. Many of yesterday's crowd came to seo the Rugby display by tho Wangauni and the Te Aute Colleges, but tho crowds which poured into town to-day wero mainly composed of people looking for instruction. The show is moro comfortablo and attractive than formerly, now that one can seo the whole of it and remain under cover all the time, and consequently there aro not the nurnbcM parading the ground that there were in tormer years. The grounds resemble a canvas town, so numerous are the side-shows.

This afternoon two hunters' competitions weTo held, and in each excellent jumping was shown. The chief event fell to a Jlanawatu horse, Mr. Ivan Shaw's Kaka, and the Maiden Hunters' Competition was won by Sudden Jerk, a horse entered by Mr. Herbert Welch, of Masterton, and ridden by Mr. Ivan Shaw, who annexed tho prize for the best rider in this event. The milk-testing competition created a deal of interest, and Tesulted in a tic between Fred. Williams, of Ashhurst School, and E. N Grigg, of I'almerston North High School. Tho annual conference of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers was held this afternoon in ■ the Lecture Hall, and several interesting addresses .were delivered. Several breed societies also held their annual meetings. An interesting sight outside tho grounds is the huge battalion •of motor-cars collected in the roadway. It is clear evidence of the big hold the motor lias taken of .this district of flat country and fair roads. . CLYDESDALE BREEDERS. The annual meeting of the council of the New Zealand Clydesdale Horse Breeders' Society was presided over by Mr. A. E. Harding. It was decided that the Union Steam Ship Company's Cup toe competed for at the Auckland Show, in December. Tho following resolution was moved by Mr. Short, and carried: "That it uo a recommendation to the council that ail foals be entered as the produce of their dams in the year in which they are foaled., That the charge of each l'oal be'2s. 6d., and that this amount be credited on the full registration at three ytfirs old." Tho year was fixed to commence on August 1 and tho end on July 3. •

It was decided, on tho "motion of Mr. J. W. Harding, that pedigree mares, the breeding of whose dams cannot bo traced, be accepted and registered at tho discretion of the council, and subject to their being passed by a Government veterinary surgeon. The Minister for Agriculture wiote, stating that a copy of the society's letter, requesting that tho. shipping companies trauXng between England and New Zealand bb approached i'e a redaction in freights on stud stock, hacl been forwarded to the various shipping companies. It was decided to write to Mr. Sl'Lean, of -Hawke's Bay, and now in England, anft inform him of the high charges, and ask _ him to call on the shipping companies, along with the High Commissioner. It was decided to communicate with kindred societies, with, a' view of acting, jointly in respect of the freight charged The annual meeting of the society was subsequently' held. The annual report stated that the membership of the society was 3-19, an increase of 132, and was made up as follows:—Life governors, 5; life members, 17; annual members, 327. Tho balance-sheet showed a credit of J29G Is. Id. In moving the adoption of tho report and balance-sheet, the chairman; referring to tho question of heavy freights on stud animals, said tho Premier had promised his whole-hearted support' wben approaching the shipping companies for a reduction. The teport was adopted. , Tho election of officers resulted es under:—Council, Messrs. J. Grant (Hawera), J. W. Harding (Waipukurau), E. D. JJ. 'M'Lean (Maraekakaho); E. Short (Feildhig), D. M'Callum (Blenheim), - J. Shearer (Ashburton), T. Muir (Palmerston South), and J. Gow (Mosgiel). Mir. James W. Blair (Outram, Otago) was elected president, and Messrs. J. W. Harding (Waipukurau), W. ' Johnstone (Papatoctoe), James .Gow (Mosgiel), and T. Logan (Otama, Southland), vice-presi-dents. Mr. Thompson gave notice of tho following motion to'be moved at the next annual .meeting of tho society; ''That counting from the second volume of tho Stud Kcolt, full registration be granted onljv to horses of both sexes who have reached the ago of three years on their being passed by a veterinary surgeon."

Officers wero elected as follow dent, Mt. H. Mattliews; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. Short, and H. S. Holmes; treasurer, Mr. Jacob (Kiwitea); auditors, Messrs. Maguire and G. Knight. Mr. Short gave notice of motion as follows: "That on and after January 1, 1915, all shearling ewes shall be inspected each year during tho months of January, February, and March, and ewes so passed shall bear, the association's tattoo mark, 'N.Z.R.M.,' and be accepted for entry in tho Flock Book; that the council be instructed to hold over the returns of ewe lambs from the Flock Book until they, have been passed by inspectors appointed by the council. In tho event of a sale taking placo beforo they are shearlings, the council to have the ewe' lambs passed and tattooed and the sub-committee be -set up to arrange an cquitablo scale of charges." AYRSHIRE BREED ?OCIETY. A meeting of Ayrshire breeders was held to deal witii anything for the betterment of tho association. The chairman (Mr. J. W. Wilkie) said that members had heard of other classes of animals fetching large prices at sales. This was not so in their case, and lie recognised that there was room for discussion. The matter of having the Stud Book corrcct camo before the meeting. Mr. Parlane, of Hororata, Canterbury, stated that in their first Stud Book errors had appeared. Ho had marked many of these, but found only a few corrected in Volume 11. He suggested that when a breeder was sending along a pedigree ho should send two conies, and in case of mistakes one copy should be s?nt back, lie considered tho Editing Committeo had not been firm enough in tho matter. Mr. Kyle (Aokautere) explained that tho printers of Volume II had had much trouble with 'many of the names. The mistakes would have to be corrected in Volume 111.

LINCOLN SHEEP BREEDERS. The annual meeting of the Lincoln Sheep Breeders' Association was presided over by Mr. Duncan M'Gregor, Masterton. . Tllero were about twenty members present. 'Die report showed that twenty-two llocks liarl been admitted during thf year, and that the total was now 113. The president said that the position of the association was sound. With the high priccs ruling for wool, Lincoln breeding should progress rapidly. Officers were elected as follow:—President, Mr. W. Terry (Masterton); treasurer, Mr. D. M'Gregor (Maslcrton); auditor. Mr. J. Milne; council, .Messrs. J. (i. "Wil-uu, W. M'Kellar. and I?. firemer. It. wa> decided that a-?oeiation medals rlujnld be offered at the Maiuiwntu. Ifaidic's Hay, mid Maslcrton slious iir.Tl. pch'on. ft was also resolved to hold Hie next annual meeting in November, l'Jll,

During tho meeting (ho president expressed the opinion that no ewes should he allmml to leave Now Zealand unlo.-s they had ijoen carefully examined. lie advised members to have their sheep examined beiore allowing them oft' their properties.

WYANDOTTE CLUB

.) TJ 10 mooting of the N.Z. Wvanl ,m Island) was held today. Iho oilicers elected lor tho ensuing year werc:-I>re?ident, Mr. John Jnrvis; vice-president?, Messrs. J. M. Thompson, -V 01 "> -f. D- Iromonger (Wellington), i Ir v"" lhci, »' or( l (Wairarapa), 1!. Wanden (Blenheim), and S. J. Johnson (Palmerston North) j committee. .Messrs. L. Doig, J. 1). Iremonger, A. Thomas, L'. Elliot; _secretary and treasurer, Mr. John Currie (Wellington). A challenge shield, valued at ,£lO 10s., was presented to the society by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. 'This shield is for coinpeti- ■ tion at club shows, and will be awarded to the host Silver Wyandotte. On tho motion of Air. Sowiuan, it was decided to ask each member of the club to donate ono bird each year to a gift class at shows, these birds to be .-old subsequently and tho purchaso money devoted to the club's funds. It was also decided to request clubs where championships are being decided to have tho Wyandotte classes placed in pens only ono tier high. ROMNEY BREED SOCIETY. The annual meeting of tho New Zealand Romney Marsh Breeders' Association was held this afternoon. In his annual report, tho president (Mr. A. Matthews) stated that the finances were in a most satisfactory condition, and; that it was gratifying to record tho continued prosperity of the association. Tho balance at tho bank stood at X'loO Is. 9d., and the amount of JC527 9s. Cd. was placed on fixed deposit, making a total of «£G77 lis. 3d. At the commencement of the year there were 238 registered flocks, which increased to 281- during the past 12 mouths. The report was adopted. COMPETITIONS. The milk-testing competition resulted as follows: Fred Williams (Ashhurst School) 'and E. N. Grigg (High School, Palmerston North), first; Lester Wilson (Linton j School), M. Wood (Kelvin Grove School), and Miss P. Richard (Kelvin Grove), second. Maiden Hunting—Herbert Welch's (Master,ton) Sudden Jerk, first; D. E. Batchelor's (Palmerston North) The Wowser, second; E. Burrell's (Feilding) Salome, third. ' Best rider in above event—lvan Shaw, 1. Hunters' Cup—lvan Shaw's (Palmerston), Kaka, first; L. H. Collinson's (Palmerston) Major Webb, second; J. E. M'Donald'a (Levin) Betrayer, 3. A HIGH-PRICED HOLSTEIN. 280 GUINEAS FOR A COW. . (By Telegrapli.j-Special Correspondent.) Palmerston N., Juno 19. ' At the pedigree stock sole at Longburn Mr. E. Leighion, formerly of Invcrcargill, and now of Palmerston North, disposed of the purebred Holstein, cow Maid of Leith.'for tho record price of'2Bflgns. Tho buyer was Mr. W. I. Love Jock, of Palmerston North.

SCIENTIFIC FARMING.

(By Telegraph.—Special' Correspondent.) Wanganui, June 19.. Mr. E. Newman, lI.P. for Rangitikei, has returned from a visit of inspection to Hawkesbury College, Now South ,Wales, on behalf of the. Government. In addressing the- Marton Farmers' Union last night, he said that, as a result of his visit, ho was more convinced than over that the timo was near at hand when the New Zealand farmer, with his limited area of flat land, would have to work it _to better advantage to make it pay. His meaning was that they would havo to go in more than they did for scientific farming. At Hawkesbury, boys of all olasses were trained to show horses, make harness, build in stono and brick, build agricultural machinery—in fact, to do everything; that .wnS 1 required. on ..a farm, all for the. charge of ,£2O per annum. Her lioped to see similar colleges established in New Zealand. Mr. Massey doubted if farmers would send their sons to such colleges, but he (Air. Newman) , intended to urge upon farmers at tlio Fanners'". Union Conference at Wellington that, in the interest of themselves, their sons, and' the State, they should do so. In referring to Sir. Mass.ey the speaker said that the Prime Minister was heart and soul with the farmer, and, if spared long enough to carry out his policy, a preat deal of good would be done for New Zealand.