DANNEVIRKE SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1982, 12 February 1914, Page 8

DANNEVIRKE SHOW.

AWARDS & NOTES; (By Telegraph.—Special Correspondent.) Palmarston, February 11, The fifth annual exhibition under tho j auspices of tho Dannevirke A. and P. t Association opened to-day in brilliant, weather, and with a record attendance | for a first d.ty. Numerically tho entries wore tho sarao as last year. The mosC pronounced shrinkage was in regard to the sheep classes, in which there were 66 less entries this year than last. There wore only eight entries in stallions. Mr."W.- F. Tattersall's. Bandsman, being the.only competitor in thoroughbreds, secured first award. The ponies were a, strong class, eliciting 27 entries, loonies over 13.2 hands, and not exceeding 14.2 hantls—Miss N. Armstrong's Toby, 1; Miss- M. Mackenzie's llhone, 2; Miss N. Armstrong's 3. Pony over 12 hantls and not exceeding 13.2 hands—E. Isaacson's Tommy, 1; Miss E. Armstrong's Impy, 2; T. I Mills's Princess Nell, 3. Pony riot cxrceeding 12 hands—-Miss E. Grant's Pearl, 1; H. A. Ferguson's - Ruby, 2; Miss P. Speedy's Yum Yum, 3, The Horses, Exceptionally good entries were produced in tho saddle horse classes, and the competition was decidedly 'keen. The first prize for mare with foal, at foot was awarded to A. B; Knight's Dolly, the same owner securing second with Princess, Chas. Smith's Polly being third. Weight-carrying hack—F. L. . Softy's Jack, 1; L. 0. ltathbone's Lady, 2; X. J. .Wakely's Jack the Hipper, 3. Medium-weight ha'ck—W. H. Gaisford's Goodnight, 1; \V. Hobson's . Captain Black, 2; Miss Mason's Tupeki, 3. Light-weigiifc haok—H. TV. Giesen's Hezekia-h, 1; Miss M. A. Mackersoy's Daylight, 2; Miss M. .B. Aimstfong's Fairlock, 3. "Weight-carrying cob—C. ■Stubbs's Steak, 1; S. F. Perrett, 2'; A. J. Gallichan's Lakesido Maire, 3. i The draught horses were not a particularly strong section, but tho competitors ivero of good quality generally. Mare with foal at foot—A. B. Knight's Dolly, lj.same owner's Princess, 2; Chas. Smith's Polly, 3. Filly -foaled since August 1, 1912— J. M. Smith's May, 1. Heavy gelding or mare—Chas. Smith's Punch, 1. Light gelding or mare—North Island Brewery Company's Prince, 1; J: Murray's lioanyJ.2; A. Cordoll's Nugget, 3. Pair of horses shown in dray—Unas. Smith's Punch and Pride, 1; North Island Brewery Company's Prince and Blossom, 2. Pair of horses shown in plough harness —Chas. Smith's Punch and Pride, 1; North Island Brewery Company's Prince and Blossom, 2, ''.■.' Jersey Cattle.. '"'■', Cattle easily predominated as the outstanding feature of the show. The exhibits in Jerseys, Holsteins, and Ayrshires were exceptionally.fine, the judges being most enthusiastic in commenting 'thereon..' The honours in Jerseys were distributed between H. Stratford, Pahiatua, H. H. Phillips, and E. A. jßamson (Dannevirke), Milton Alpass, and J. Murray. The championships were secured by H. Stratford (cow;, and J. Murray (bull). Cow with calf /at loot or in miik—H. Stratford's Pride of Elthani, 1 and champion; same owner's White Carnation, 2; E. J. Willan's Starlight, 3; H. Phillips's Lady Melba, v.h.c.; C. G. C. Dormer's Girlie, h.c. Heifer, calved since July 1, Mi—H. Stratford's Frisky Tinsel, 1-j C. G."C Dormer's Eminent Maggie, 2; E. A. Hansom's Daisy Girl, 3; same owner's Tawannis Darky, v.h.c. Best two females in milk—-11. Stratford's Pride <J Elthani and AVhito Carnation, 1; C. G. C. Dormer's Girlie and Eminent Maggie, 2; H. Stratford's Golden Gems Ca;n- ---' panile and Frisky Tinsel, 3. Heifer, calved sinco July 1. 1912— H. H. Phillips's Silvirlock's Meadow Queen, 1; C. G. C. Dermer's Waipiko Mozelle, 2; E. A Eansom's Silverlight's Lady, 3; H. H. Phillips's Silvcrlook's \Sweotbriar, v.h.c; H. R. Benbow's Buttermaid, h.c. - Heifer calf, calved cinco July 1, 1913 —E. A. Ransom's Marvellous, 1: H. H. Phillips's entry, 2. Bull; calv.ed since July 1, 1911—Milton Alpass's Jtiiiot, 1 and reserve champion; Nord-, byo and Ottorsrin's'Vanilla's Goddington, 2; G. W. Stewart's Grenadtcr, 3. Bull, calved sinco July 1, 1912—H.' Stratford's Miro Meadow's Major, 1; H. Benton's Zeas Noble, 2; H. Benton's Ta'ehellas Captain, 3; Annie Banks and Son's Prince Ako Akc, v.h.c. Bull, any age—J. Murray's Twylish Bonny Boy, 1 and champion. Holsteins. In Holsteins, tho competition resolved itself into a battlo between W. I. Lovelock (Palmerston North), Wereroa Experiment arm, and L. C. Rathbone and Jas. Hart (both of Dannevirke). The Wereroa Training Farm appropriated the championship for cow, and W. J. Lovelock that for bull. . Cow with calf at foot or in milk—W. I. Lovelock's Oak Do Kol Fobes, 1: Jas. Hart's Johanna | Fatno Lady, 2; E. James's Lady Kath- ■ lcen, 3. Heifer, calved sinco July ], 1911—Wereroa Experiment Farm's Milkmaid, 1 and champion; W. I. Lovelock's Maude Fayne, 2; 'Wereroa-Ex-periment Farm's Lady Domino, 3". Heifor, calved sinco July 1, 1912— Wereroa Experiment Farm's Barbara, 1; /!E. James's Blanco van Tromp, 2; W. I. Lovelock's Domino's Frieseland Belle, 3. Heifer calf, calved since July 1, 1913— W. I. Lovolock's Model Maid of Friesehnd Park, 1; L. C. Rathbone's Minor's Canary, 2; Jas. Hart's Lady Johanna,'3. ■Bull, calved since July 1, 1911— W. I. lovelock's King of Domino, 1 and champion; W. Remnant's Abbekirk Marquis of Sunnycroft, 2; Jas. Hart's Sir Oak do Kol Fayne, 3. Bull, calved 1 sinco July 1, 1912—L. 0. Ratbbonc'o King Fayne Seigis 3rdf 1; M. O'Connor's King Billy, 2; W. I. Lovelock's Hero of Fricsland Park, 3: Bull, any age—Jas. Hart's Prince Pietertjo of Cliffside, 1; L; C. Rathbonc's Rivcrsido Laddie, 2; E. James's Rajah, 3. Fat cattle were conspicuous by their absence, and only two awards wore made. Fat cow—Mr. Snell, 1; L. C. Rathbone, 2. Fat bullqck—F. Armstrong, 1 and 2. Merefortls and Ayshlres. Herefords' were similarly situated, and thore was very little competition in tho class. ; The championships were awarded to H. B. Stuckcy (Dannevirke) (cow) and T. "H. Hunter (Dannevirke) .(bull). Cow with calf at foot—H. B. Stuckcy, 1 and champion; T. H. Hunter, 2; M. 0. Grainger's.Mallerstangs Beauty, 3. Two heifers calved since July 1, 1911— T. H. Hunter, 1. Bull calved sinco July 1, 1911—Mr. 0. Grainger's Mallcrstang J. G. W., 1; M: 0. Grainger's Mallcrstang W. M.. 3. Bull, any age—T. H. Hunter's Crown Piece, 1 and champion. F. Armstrong was the only competitor in polled Angus, and secured both championships. Cow with calf at foot

—F. 'Armstrong's' Hyacinth,- 1 and champion.; Bull, calved sinco July 1, 1911— F. Armstroiig's Orangeman, ■•' 1 and champion. ..'•■"'. Ayrshires were a splendid/class, the judge commenting enthtisiasticallv on tbo general all-round quality. There was a great battle between J. Slack (Palmerston North), T. 11. C'olpman (Waikanae), P. Olsen (Dannevirke), find J. Boden Buchanan to secure the championship for bull. Cow with calf at foot or in milk—J. Tj. Slack's.Bright Smile, 1 and champion.;' T. H. Colpman's Midge of Gowan Bank, 2; same owner's Cherry, 3. Heifer calved since July 1, 1911— T. H. Colpmau's Gladys of Eiki, 1; D. Buchanan's Lome of Edc-npark, 2; C. E. C. Webb's Heather Perfection _of Greenfields, 3; J. 'TJ. Slack's Fairy, v.h.c. Heifer calved since July 1, 1912—D. Buchanan's Bonny Glen of Edcnpark, 1; : same owner's Glenerias Isibel of Edenpafk, 2; J.. TJ. Slack's Ada, 3; C. E. c! Webb's Suffragette of Greenfields, v.h.c. Heifer calf, calved since July I, 1913'— J. Bowden's Priscilla, 1; D. 'Buchanan's Lady Sheila of Edenpark, 2; J. D. Galloway's' Princess of Forest Gate, 3; F. S. Veale's Hazelmere Lass, v.h.c. Bull calved since July 1, 1911 —D. Buchanan's Crusader of Eden-park, 1 and champion; T. H. Copman's Roy,' 2; C. E. Webb's Crusader of Greenfiotds, 3. Bull calved since July 1, 1912-J. U. Slack's Jumbo, 1; C. E. C. Webb's Earl Stately of-Green-fields, 2;T. H. Colpman's Donald, 3; D. .Buchanan's Royal Grand of Edenpark,. v.h.c. Bull any age—P. Olsen's Wallace, 1; C. E. C.' Webb's Prince .lohu of Greenfields, 2;- J. Bowden's Prince Imperial, 3. j Dairy cattle. Including the entries for the champion; butter-fat competition, the entries for the dairy cattle classes total 100. Tho judges were: E. Eagle (Carterton), C. Hopping (Palmerston North), H. Olson (Egmont). 'They, .experienced great difficulty in arriving at their conclusions,'and tho prizes were evenly distributed, and-;were as follow:— Dairy cow, any breed or grade—J. U. Slack, 1; \\. Chaimley, 2;. W. L Lovelock, 3. Grade -dairy cow—R. Charmley, 1; R. Gilmour, 2; M. Alpass, 3. Dairy heifer, anv breed or grade, calved sinco July 1,: 1910— T. H. Co'pman, 1; D. Buchanan, 2; A. Banks and Son,-3. Dairy heifer, any breed or grade,, calved sinco July 1, 1911—D. Buchanan, 1;" T. 11. Colpmau, 2; H. Stratford, 3.Dairy heifer, any grade, over 24 and under 33 months—Mrs. J. Prenter, 1; 11. J. Willan, 2; R, Charmlcy, 3. Two dairy heifers, over 18 and under 24 months—lt. J. Willan, 1; H. R. Bonbow, 2; T. H. Hcnson, 3. Two dairy heifers, any grade, under 18 months— E. Charmlcy, 1: and 3; G. Gibbs, 2. Four dairy • heifers, any grade, under 18 mouths—R. Charmley, 1; L. C. Rathbone, 2;M. Walsh, 3. Two dairy . hoifers, any grade, calved not earlier than July 1, 1913-G. Gibbs, 1. Sheep and Other Awards. .Though, numerically not strong, all tho sheep sections were Worthily represented. In fat lambs and sheep, L. C. Rathbone .(Dannevirke) \ was the principal prize-taker,- securing five .firsts, ten seconds, and four thirds. In' Border Lcicesters, J. A. Wolsh (Dannevirke) scooped tho pool,. securing both championships, five firsts, and four seconds. In Southdowns, P. G. L. Mackenzie (Dannevirke) secured the championship for ram, and Ellis Bros, for owe, while J. A. Riddell (Dannevirke) took the majority of first-and. second prizes. -.The Romncys provided a very opeii'corripct'iiion. G..E. Allen (Carterton)..:ivon. both championships'-.and the other prizetakers were W. H. Buick and W. B. Allen. In Lpncolns, the championship for ram was awarded to Macdonald (Dannevirke); ewe, Henry Gaisford (Oringi).: Both.-these exhibitors topk the majority of first and .second prizes also. , ■ ■ .. Jn pigs, the principal awards in Berkshires went to tho Weraroa Training Farm. ,'l'hero were very few entries in dairy produce. Rosults:—Five pounds fresh factory bntt'cr—Tamaki Dairy Company, 1; Farmers' fresh separator butter—Mrs. C. E. Twist, 1; Mrs. J. H. , Dean, 2; Mrs. C. Smith, 3.' Farmers' fresh norPseparator butter—Mrs. C. E. Twist, 1; Mrs. J. M'L. Harvey, 2. Bestcase of export cheese—Taratahi Dairy Ccmpany (Carterton), 1; ; Matamaii Dairy Company, 2 and 3. • There wcro excellent entries for all competitions. Each event was kcenly contested. Results:—Men's driving competition—L. C. Eathbone, ]; W. Hobson, 2; ten entries. Turning'competition—Roy Hood, 1; H. F. Cobb, 2; eighteen entries. Best-paced hack—M. P. Knight's Tim, 1; Miss M. Barker's Mignon, 2; J. Wright's Takikura, 3; thirty entries., Maiden hunters' competition—W. G. Hodge's Beloon, 1; T. A. Banks's Chum, 2; H. Hcgh's Antarctic, 3; fifteen entries.