WOODVILLE SHOW

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2370, 28 January 1915, Page 8

WOODVILLE SHOW

CATHEBINC,

ONE OF THE BEST TO DATE.

' (By Teleffrauh.—Special OorrccpondentJ Pahlatua, January 27. The twenty-third annual show of the Woodville A. and P. Association was held at Woodville Racecourse to-day in perfect weathor. The entries numbered 807 as compared with 542 last year. The principal increase was in the homo industries section and there, was also a considerable advance in the cattle and sheep _ sections. The latter were generally* in splendid condition. The horses also were in good fettle. The judges of sheep stated that some classes were fit for>any show in the Dominion. The competitions were good arid the motor-bicycle races caused keen excitement.

The champion cnp for the best hack was won by last year's winner, Micky Free, owned by Mr. H. Hassall. Many farmers considered the show the best yet held by the association. the Horses. 10-stone hack—H. Hassall's Micky Free, 1 and champion; W. H. Gaisfori 2, M, P. Knight, 3. .13-stone hack—W. H. Gaisford, 1; Miss N. Matthews, 2. 11-stone hack—W. H. Gaisford, 1; W. Hobson, 2. Cob—W. Hobson, 1; Mrs. E. C. Gaisford, 2. Lady's hack (ridden by lady)—W. H. G-aisford's The Joker, 1; W. Hobson's Daylight,-2; W. H. Gaisford's The Jester, 3. _ i'ony; 14.2 hands and under—Mrs. E. C. Gaisford, 1; Miss E. Healey, 2. Pony, 13.2 hands and under—C. Owen, 1; H. T. James, 2. Pony, 12 hands or under—C. Frederickson, 1; Mrs. H. Clarke, 2. Harness horses—Dog-cart horso, Henry Gaisford, 1; J. B. Gaisford, 2. Bradley horse—Mrs. S. Bolton, 1. Pony—A. Bisset, 1; Miss E. Healey

, Spring-trap horse (one ton) —J. M'lLinlay, 1; Lovell Bros., 2. Light spring-trap horse—Lovell Bros., 1; H. Martin, 2. Tradesman's turnout—J. J. Guerin, 1; J. Aitcheson, 2. Artillery horse—Mrs. F. G. Walker, M. Boyne, 2. horses—Stallion, Mossok and Hill, 1. Colt. J. Greerihow, 1; John Harding, 2. Gelding or filly, foaled since August, 1912, S. Bolton, 1 ana 2. Gelding or filly, foaled sine© August, 1913, N. Bicknell, 1; R. J. Smith, 2. Mare, with foal at foot, J. Beagley, 1. Gelding or mare (driven), R. M.Kay, 1; W. Beattie, 2. Pair of plough horses, R. M'Kay, 1. Cattle Classes. ■ was the only competitor m the Holstein section, and scooped the prize money, and in Ayrshires there was moderate competition, 0. and' S. Alorgan being the most successful exmtutors,- winning both <&ampionsbips and five first*, and one third. Other prize-winners were: W. Brady, John Bowman, F. S. Veale, A. Milt,! There was better competition in Jereeys. The bull prize went to John Murray's Twylish Bonnie Boy, who 'was - a c ' lam pi on ticket.. H. Stratford s Miro Meadow Major was reserve champion. S. R. Lancaster took the championship for the oow, and H. Stratford reserve champion in the same class. Other prize-winners were: C. Stephens' E. S. Holdaway, A. J. Rendle, R. Charnjley, John Elder. H. H. Phillips. There were large entries in the dairy cattle 6ection.

• Crossbred, dairy cow—C. and S. Mor--1 j R-. Charmley, 2 ; S. 11. Lancaster, 3. Crossbred dairy heifer, over 27 and under 36 months—S. R. Lancaster I;, Mrs. F. G. 'Walder, 2; John Murray, 3. Dairy heifer, over 18 and under 30 months—R.' G. Smith, 1: Lancaster, 2; R. Charmley, 3. Dairy heifer, not in milk, over 18 and under 27 months—Lancaster, 1; John Murray, 2. Dairy heifer, under 18 months, not in milk—J. H. Morgan, 1; Lancaster, 2: G. Garry, 3. There were twentyseven entries in the above cla66. Heifer, under six months, giving most promise —Lancaster, 1; Charmley, 2; Murray, 3. ' Three calves, under . 9 months— Lancaster, 1: S. E. Worboys, 2; J. Borlace, 3. Three calves reared on Palmer's calfmeal—W. G. Bennett, 1: James Murray, 2. Sheep Awards. In Lincolns, although there was opposition, Mr.- Henry Gaisford, of Oringi, secured all the first and second awards, also both championships. Messrs. Donald M'Kenzie and James Wilson each secured one , third prize. ; In Eomneys the Wairarapa breeder, Mr. G. E. Alien, won both championships, and six firsts, four seconds, and one third. Mr. J. B. Gaisford got two firsts, Mr. John Harding three seconds and two thirds. In crossbreds the prizeß were distributed between Messrs. R. Patterson John Murray, W. H. Nelson, Henry Gaisford. The fat 6heep section was well filled, the first prize winner being Mrs. Henry Gaisford, G. E. Swan, Samuel Bolton, R. E. Beattio, and W. 'H. Nelson. Others securing prize tickets were R. Pattison and John Murray. Pigs. In Bcrkshires, tho champion boar ticket went to Mr. C. Stevens, and champion sow to Mr. T. A. W. Nutt, also the sccond. and third. Other award winners were: R. Charmley, 2 firsts; R. 8. Edwards, one first and two seconds; R. M'Kay, ono first; Edgar Harding, one sccond.

Two pork pigs—lt. S. Edwards, 1; G. Garry, 2; 0. It. Palmer, 3. . Farm Seeds. The farm seeds competition was practically between Messrs. Williams and Kettle and tho Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Tho latter took foar Brstß and six seconds, and Messrs. Williams and Kettle six firsts and three seconds. Bacon, New Zealand cured—Mr. G. Garry, 1; R. Richards, 2. Home Industries. There were excellent entries in all classes. Ia Bome classes judges gave (ive awards: butter —Mrs. J. H. Ebbott, 1; Mrs. G. Garry, 2. Bread (white) —Miss Ada Gordon, 1; Mrs. J. M'Bride, 2. Bread (brown) — Mrs. G. Garry, I ; Mrs. A. J. Rennle; 2. Soones (oven)— Mrs. A. Pendergast, 1; Miss J. Beattie, 2. Scones (girdle)— Mrs. H. Clarke, 1; Mrs. R. Richards, 2. Sausage roll—Mrs. I;'. Veale, 1; Mrs. It. Morgan, 2. Pikeletß —Miss Beattie, 1; Misß J. Beattie, 2. Pound cake —Mrs. Sherman, 1; Mrs. G. Garry, 2. Madeira cake—Mrs. I''. Walker, 1; Mrs. R. Richards, 2. Seed cake —Mrs. R. Morgan, 1 ; Mrs. f'\ Walker, 2. Sponge roll—Miss Beattie, 1 ; Miss L. Baker, 2. Sponge sandwichMrs. Richards, 1; Mrs. Garry, 2. Fancy cakes—Mrs. H. Clarke, 1 and 2. Gingerbread—Mrs. Richards, ] ; Mrs. Walker, 2. Shortbread—Miss V. Goodwin, I; Miss J. Beattie, 2. Oat cake—Mrs. Richards, 1; Mrs. R. Morgan, 2. .Tarn t.arts—Mrs. K. Vcalc, 2. Plum pudding—Mrs. Morgan, 1 ; Miss Beattie, 2. Iti bottled fruits, pickles, sauces, eggs, and sweets, the principal prize-winners astern Mrs. F. -iVeale, Mrs. IL Morgan,

Miss Beattio, Mrs. H. Walker, Mrs. T. Hughes, Mrs. H. Allan, Mrs. J. Ebbett, Mrs. J. Graham, Miss J. Boattie, Mrs. 6. Garry. In the girls' cookery, tho prize-winners were Lilian Caison, Elsie Edwards, and Una. Franklin, Competitions, Boys' leaping competition —W. Scott's Coker, 1; A. Peters's Bonnie Charlie, 2; W. Olliver's Dolly Gray, 3. Best boy rider —W. Scott. Girls' leaping competition—L. Davidson's Baby, 1; C. Jones's Rising Sim, 2; W. Olliver's Dolly Gray, 3. Best girl rider—Gwen Bolton. Five mile inotor-cyclo race—A. Anderson, 35sec., 1; R. Jones, SOsec., 2; A. Nash, lOOsec., 3. Eleven started. Maiden horso leaping—J. Sweeney's Indian Maid, 1; W. Hobson, 2; G. Paget, 3. Sheaf-tossing—G. Redwood, 1; A. E. Booth and A. Sutton tied for second prize. Ten mile motor-cycle race—A. Anderson, 70sec., 1; R. Jones, 120scc., 2; P. Coleman, scr.. 3. Thirteen started and 10 finished. An exciting race, without accident. competition—W. Howard Booth s Hikorangi, 1; H. Hassall'e Micky Free, 2; J. Sweeney's Indian Maid and J. Bryce's Twilight tied fof third place. Hikorangi won the Bacho lor Cnp outright. Pony medley race—E. Nicholson's Pareknra, 1; C. Swan, 2; Miss' E. Healey, 3.