WANGANUI SHOW

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2930, 16 November 1916, Page 8

WANGANUI SHOW

; \ OPENING DAY OREAT EXHIBIT OF FAT CATTLE. "" By Telegraph.—(Special Correspondent! Wanganui, November 15. Although heavy rain fell during the night the weather cloared for the first day of the Wanganui Agricultural Show, ami as a result the attendance was above the average for the opening day. The showing of fat cattle was admittedly the best seen here for many years. 11l fact, it is doubtful if a finer lot of-steers-and bullocks has been ponned on ,the West Coast for show purposes. 'The' beasts oamo forward in the essence of good condition, and competition was very keen. A bird's-eye view of the show /disclosed a fino representative collection j ! of the district's products, and Visitors 'from the south who 6aw for the first 'time the class of 6tock the country around Wanganui can grow were loud in their praise of the magnificent possibilities of Wanganui when the hinterland is properly unlocked, roaded, and 'developed, and the products carried away. overseas by big steamers trading direct with the port. ... Tho general entries showed a shrinkage when compared with the figures of last year. As is only to be expected in this district, the horso section is remarkably strong, and tho entries show a slight increase on last year's total. On the other hand, there are not quite so many entries of cattle, and sheep also are slightly under last year's total. There are moro dogs entered, "and this part of tho show is a remarkably • fino one. ■Homo industries for some reason show a big falling-off, probably because there have been so many calls on housewives during the year to bake and sew for patriotic purposes. It is satisfactory .to find a large increase in the number of exhibits in tho various sclioals' > compeand a marked increase is als» shown in the photography section, while there is a slight decrease in produce.

L,\Horses. - The entries in the thoroughbred and coaching classes were very poor, but ponies were strongly represented, and miscellaneous classes were well up to the average. There were some fino draughts 0:1. the and there was keen competition between Hugh Middleton, of Taranaki, Donald's Estate, Mr. E. Short, and Mrs. J. D. Ormond, tut tho bulk of the ,awards were carried off by the Taranaki breeder, and it was significant that Mr. E. Short's Lassie Logan, which has figured pretty prominently in the ring, was beaten in her class. The awards •in the heavy breeds were as follow:-^ - Yearling filly or gelding—Hugh Middleton, 1; J. Cooper, 2. Two-year-old filly or gelding—J. 1). Mitchell, 1; H. Middleton, 2 j Donald Estate, 3. Three-year-old filly—H.. Middleton, 1 and 2. . Threeyear:old gelding—H. Middleton, 1 and 2. Filly or mare for farm purposes—Mrs. J.D. Ormond, 1; E. Short, H. ITid- . dleton, 3. Mare, four-year-old and upwards—Mrs. J. D. Ormond, 1; H. Middleton; 2. Mare with' foal at foot—D. Boss, 1. Draught gelding, four-year- . old and upwards—H. Middleton, 1 'and 2. The Cattle Awards. The various breeds of cattle were well represented in most classes. Mr. Ernest Short was again a competitor in tlio Hereford classes, meeting Mr. G. F. Moore, and winning. the tulk of the prizes, besides the championship for Chancellor 39th, an extremely well-built bull. . Some good entries came forward in the Ayrshire classes, and it was' seen that breeders are developing on better lines, particularly in regard to the teats, which have grown somewhat' as : coni- , pared with a few of the winners' ancestors, though the symmetry of the 1 udder has been sacrificed. The Jersey classes were represented by some nice'types. Altogether the dairy section was rather good so far as quality was concerned.. , .

Mr. Jas. Hodges won the Wanganui Agricultural Association's Silver Challenge Cup for most points in classes from 50 to ■ 57 in daily cows, and also Messrs. Thain and Co.'s Cup for most points in milking Shorthorns. Mr. T. A. Duncan won the New Zealand Refrigerating Cup for most points in fat cattle with 40 points, Mr. Hugh Middleton lieins runner-up with 85 points. The main awards were as follow:—

Milking Shorthorn cow, lour years old and over (iu calf or in miik)— j. Hodges, 1; Gordon and Christie, 2; J. Hodges, 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1913—Uordon and Christie, 1 and X; J. Hodges, 3. Heifer, calved' sinco July 1, 191-I—J. Hodges, 1; Gordon arid Christie, 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1915— J. Hodges, 1 and 2. Bull calved since July 1, 1915— J. Hodges, 1; W. H. Gibson, 2; J. Hodges, 3. liul], two-year-old and upwards—J. Hodges, 1. Ayrshire bull, four years old and upwards—John Cameron's Lochiel Joker, 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1914 —\V. H. Caine, 1 and 2; John Cameron, 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1915 —W. H. Caine, 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1913—John Cameron, 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1914—John Cameron, 1; W. H. Caine, 2 and 3. Heifor, calved since July 1, 1915— W. H. Caine 1; John Cameron, 2 and 3. Cow, with calf at foot, or visibly iu calf—John Cameron, 1; W. H. Caine, 2 and 3. Jersey 'heifer, calved since July 1, 1914—L. Penn, 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1915—D. Phillips, 1; D. Murchlson, 2. Cow, three years and upwards, in ' milk—H. Hodges 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1915—Cha6. Goodson, 1 and 2- Cow, with calf or visibly in calf—H. Hodges, 1; A. Elliott, 2. In Herefords E. Short swept the board of the principal awards, and in Shorthorns 'W. H. Gibson was the main prize-winner. In the crossbred classes, James Hodges took more awards than any of 'his com* petitors. /.

The Sheep Section. Although' sonio very fine wool and mutton producers were penned, the exhibition, from ' a numerical standpoint, was not strong. The championship winners were;— ' \ Southdowns—J. Knight. Border Leicesters— Bajn and ewe: Mrs. J. D. Ormond. Lincoln—Ram and ewe; Mrs, J. D. Ormond, 1. Corriedale&—Two ewes with lambs, l : Pernio Bros., 1. Ryelands—Ram and ewe: (Moumahaki State Farm, 1. Romney Marsh—Ram and ewe: G. E. Allen.

The Fat Sheep. The fat slveep section was responsible for somo 6plendid entries, - and competition was very keen between J. P. M'Kelvie and G. H. Handler, the awards being as follow Five fat InTmbs (long woolled)—J. F. M'Kelvie, 1; G. H. Handley, 2 and 3. Five fat lambs, Down or Down cross—G. F. Handley, 1 and 2; D. Mackintosh, 3. Five fat lambs, Down or Down cross—G. H. Handley, 1, 2, .and 3. Pen of five fat lambs, Down or Down cross—G. H. Handley, 1; G. Sherman, 2. Pen of five lambs (long wool)—G. H. Handley, 1. Fat wethers, under 18 months—J. F. M'Kelvie, 1; G. H. Handley, 2 and 3. Three fat ewes, under 18 months—G, H. Handley, 1 and 3;. J. F, M'Kelvie, 2, Three fat wethers, under 18 months, Down or Down cross — .T. F. M'Kelvie, 1 and 2; G. H. Handley. 3. Three fat wethers, over 18 months and under 30 months—.T. F. M'Kelvie, 1; G. H. Handley, 2; H. V. Hammond, 3. Three fat wethers, over 18 months and under 30 months, Down or Down cross—J. F. M'Kelvie, 1 and 2. Five fat wethers, in wool, under 18 months — J. F. M'Kelvie, 1 and 2. Three fat wethers,'in wool, 18 months and undor 30 months—J. F. M'Kelvie, 1 and 2; G. H. Hivdley, 3. Five fat eves, 18 months and under—J. F. M'Kelyie, 1 and 2. ' Three fat wethers, 4 years and under—J. F. M'Kelvie, 1 and 2," G. H. Handley, 3. Three fat ewes, 4 years and under—G. H. Handley, 1; J. F. M'Kelvie, 2 and 3. Five'fat lambs—G. H. Handley, 1; ,T. F. M'Kelvie, 2; P. W. Ward, 3., Farmers' Produce. Produce again drew good entries and the quality of the various produ9ts was excellent. Best' exhibit of this season's potatoes—Mr. George Denman, 1 and 3; Mrs. F. Y. Connell, 2.* Best separator, or non-separator butter—Mrs. J. T. Hand-' ley, 1; Miss Jessie Wood (Red Cross), ,2; Mrs. W. H. Eades, 3. Table butterMiss Jessie Woon (Red Cross); 1; Mr. Arthur Webb, 2; Mrs. C. C. Smith. 3. Table butter—Mrs. J, R. Davy, 1; Miss J. E. Barnes, 2.

Competitions. Men's Driving Competition.—Single horse or pony—N. F. Moore, 1; Rev. J. E. Holley 2j_ J. W. Burke, 3. Maiden leaping—A. 15. Butt's Chubby,' 1; D. A. Anderson's Grey Lynn, 2; MisSi Shannon's Paddy, 3. There were seven other competitors and' the jumping was very good all round. Grey Lynn "would probably have won but for taking a risk at the brush, which he went through instead of clearing. Hunters' jumping—J. J. Bryce's Twilight, 1; ,1. Brice's Hailstorm, 2; S. Syme's' Osprey, 3. Pony leaping—James Campbell's Pickpocket 11, 1; W. J. Fergussoh's Little Rex. 2. . People's Day. One of the features of the show is the splendid organisation of town and country women who are doing all the catering on behalf of the Red Crosk Good business was done to-day and a further generous response is expected to-morrow on the occasion of People's Day.

THE ARMOUR MEAT CO. REPORTED TO HAVE SECURED A N.Z. WORKS. By Telegraph—Press A«sociation. Christchurch, November 15. The Christcliurcli "Press" understands that Armour and Co., Ltd., of Australasia, have taken over the meat export business of the late A. h. Joseph, of Christchurch, whoso operations extended throughout the Dominion. WHANGAREI SHOW By Telegraph—Prees Association. Whangarei, November 15. At Whangarei Show the following championships were awarded:—Shorthorn bull, H. Hutchinson; shortliom cow, H. Hutchiuson. Jersey bull, A. Christie; Jersey cow, Mrs. A. E. Wright. Horses—Draught stallion, A. E. Harding. Dairy cow, AY. J. Hocldn. Romney ram and ewe, Remuera Estato. A. J. Parton, of Carterton, report's that since July last he has delivered 60 of his famous Victor Cheese Vats. These Vats with the sloping bottom and middle drainage yield better results and bigger dividends. Orders are being exerted in rotation. Write for details NOW. A. J. Parton, Sheet Metal and Plumbing Works, Carterton ,-Advt. A postcard will bring you all particulars of grass seeds sold with a germination and purity test. You will know what you 6ow; you will know what will grow! You will get what you pay'for, too. Quotations for Tui grass seeds are made on a freight-paid basis. Write for samples and prices to Hodder and Toller, Ltd., Dept. D, Palmerston North. —Advt. , j LIVE STOCK SALES Messrs. Abraham and Williams, Ltd. report on their Morton sale held on Tuesday last. A small y<irding of sheep and a, good ons of cattle came forward. Bidding was keen throughout, and a, good sale resulted, everything yarded being sold at satisfactory prices. Fat shorn ewes, 28s. 7d. to 295.; fat sheep woolly, £2; empty ewes, 275. to 275. 6d.; mixed aged ewes and lambs, £2 2s. 6d. Yearling heifers, small, £3 15s. to £4 -55.; others, £4 10s. to £5 25.; good 6orts, £5 7s. 6d. to £6 Is.; twenty-month ditto, £7 to £7 12s. 6d.; forward empty ditto. £9 10s. to £10 10s.; heifers, with calves, £9 7s. 6d.; springing heifers, £8 7s. 6d. to £9; small ditto, £7 to £7 155.; springing cows, £11 2s. 6d. to £11 17s. 6d.; cows in calf, £10 2s. 6d. to £10 55.; old ditto, £8 7s. 6d. to £8 17s. 6d.; store cows, £8 7s. 6d. to £9 Bs.; forward ditto, £10 ss. to £10 135.; fat ditto, £14 7s. 6d.; three-year Hereford heifers, £14 95.; yearling steers, good, £3-- 2s. to £8 9s. fid.; fair yearling steers, £6 ss. to £6 155.; poor ditto, £4 13s. 6d. to £5; twoyear steers, £9 15s. to £10 55.; two and a half-year ditto, £12 10s.; three-year ditto, £13 15s. to £14 12s. 6d.; bulls, £3 15s. to £8 17s, 6d.; Shorthorn ditto, £15 10s.

The New Zealand "Loon, and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., report that at their weekly stock Bale, held at Levin yards on Tuesday, they submitted a- small entry of sheep, and a pood yarding of cattle to a good attendance of buyors. Competition was brisk, and they havo to report a good 6ale. They quoto-Woolly hoggets, 325. 4d. to 365.; woolly store ewes and wethers, 365. 3d.; fat cows, £10 75., £12 35., £12 175., £13 55.; fat bull, £10; good store cows. £8 10s. to £9 25.; three-year steers, £9 12s. to £12 lis.; mixed yearlings (inferior), £3 7s. 6d.; cows with, calves, £10 10s.; small weaner calvos, 265.; springing cow, £14 55.; springing heifer, £7. Messrs. Dalgoty and Co., Ltd., report having held their weekly sale at the Levin' yards on Tuesday, when they offered a medium yarding of sheep and a heavy one of cattle. Competition all through was keen, especially for hoggets, steers, and forward empty cows, and the prices made for the latter were the highest that havo been experienced throughout this season. Practically a total clearance was mado under tho hammer at prices in excess of vendors' reserves. The principal sales were as Medium woolly hoggets,' 335. 6d.; gootf condition shorn hoggets, 275. 3d.; small shorn hoggets, 21s. 4d.; fat woolly wethers (light), 375. Cattle: Fat cows, £13, £13 10s.; forward empty cows, £9 15s„ £10, £10 195.; £12 6s. to £12 195.; two and a half-year-old steers, £11 35.; small two-year-old steers, £8 17s. 6d.: heifers, £3 7s. d. to £4 10s.; dairy cows in milk, £13 10s. to £14; springing cows, £10 55.; bulls, £5 to £9 10s.

ADDINGTON MARKET. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, November 15. At Addington market to-day there wero fairly large entries of stock. Store sheep wero in keen demand at firmer rates. Fat lambs were easier than at the doublo market a fortnight ago, tho entry being much larger. Fat cattle wero also below lates values, especially prime steer beef. Fat sheep were easier, especially woolly sheep.- Fat pigs showed practically no change, and store pigs were .very dear. Store cattle wero in keen demand at higher rates, fitoro sheep: Wether hoggets, 18s. 6d. to 18s. 9d.; ewe hoggets. 255. lOd.; two-tooth wethers. 235. to 275.; twotooth woolly wethers, 296. 4d.; four-tooth wethers, 195.. lid. to 275. 9d.; four-tooth woolly wethers, 335. Id.; .four and sixtooth wethers, 245. Id. to 285.; four and six-tooth woolly wethers, 245.- 6d. to 345. 3d.; two and four-tooth woolly wethers, 245. 7d.; four, six, and eight-tooth wethers, 21s. 6d.; ewes and lamb, all. counted. 15s. 9d. to 255. 6d. Fat lambs: Best lambs, 265. 6d. to 30s. 6d.; lighter, 20s. .to 265. Fat sheep. Woolly wethers, 365. to 485.; primo shorn wethers, 295.- to 375. 9d.; lighter shorn wethers, 245. lOd. to 28s. 6d.; prime shorn merino wethers, 325. 6d. to 345.; shorn hoggets. 255. 3d. to 345.; woolly ewes, 30s. to 315.; prime shorn ewes, 275. to 335.; others, 225. to 265. 6d. Fat cattle: Extra prime steers, £21 ■to £23; prime steers, £15 to £20; ordinary steers, £10 10s. to £14 10s.; extra primo heifers, to £16; prime beefers, £10 to £14; lighter heifers, £8 ss. to £10 10s.; extra prime cows, to £18 10s.; prime cows, £12 to £15; ordinary Icows, £9 to £11 10s.; vcalers. 30s. to £3 35., and up to £5 ss. for yearlings. Store cattle: Yearlings, £2 155.; fifteen to eighteen-months. £3 17s. 6d..t0 £3 18si 6d.; two-year heifers, £5 155.; two and a half-year ' heifers, £6 155.; three-year steers, £10 7s. 6d. to £11 55.: tliree-year heifers, £9 10s. to £10 17s. 6d.;.dry cows, £6 15s. to .£lO 155.; dairy cows, £4 10s. to £15 12s. 6d. Pigs: Choppers, £4 to £6 Bs.; extra heavy baconers. £5 10s.; heavy baconers, £4 15s. to £5 55.; ordinary baconers, £3 15s. to £4 10s. Price, per lb., 7d. to 7id. Porkers, heavv. 58s. to 635.; porkers, light, 48s. to 545. Pricc, per lb., 2&d. to 9d. Large stores. 565. to £3 10s. 6d.; medium, 455. to 545.;' small, 325. to 425.: 'weaners, 20s. to 28s. Sows in pig, £6 12s. 6d.

■ BURNSIDE ■ MARKET. Dunedin, November 15. At Burnside to-day, 240 fat cattle were yarded, principally of good quality. The entry exceeded requirements, and prices declined about £1. Best bullocks.' £18 to £20; extra prime. £22 12s. ~6d.; good, £16 to £17 10s.; others, £14 10s.; best cows and heifers, £12 10s. to £13 10s.; extra prime, £16 17s. 6d.; medium, £11 to £12. Sheep (2000 penned): The quality was fair, and there was good competition. Prices advanced Is. to Is. 6d.; extra prime woolly wethers, 50s. 6d.: medium to good. 425. to 465;; others, 345. to 385.: extra prime shorn wethers, 355. 3d.; medium to good, 30s. to 335. 6d.; others, 255. 6d. to *295.; pcood ewes, 345. to 375.; extra prime, 4os. 6d.; light, 255. to 28s. There was a small yarding of lambs. Prices were about equal to last week's. Best. 315.: ejood, 25«, to 275.; others. 20s. upwards. A large yarding of fat pips came forward, and there was a medium entry Qf stores. The latter <vcre vin keen demand, and prices were firm. Fat pigs declined ss. to 10s. from the exceptionally high rates ruling lately. \