FEILDING SHOW

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2997, 7 February 1917, Page 8

FEILDING SHOW

PINE EXHIBIT OF CATTLE PRINCIPAL PRIZE WINNERS ■ By TeloEraph-SDecial Correspondent. S/ >pu ~ ~,. Feilding, February C. the leiltlnig Agricultural aifcl Pastoral Association show is alwavs held in the autu-nn, and because of "that fact, 3 Clie stock having had time to recover trom the winter, invariably comes forward.in the pink,of condition and places _ the exhibition in the forefront of the dominion's best shows of fat stock. It _ is true that the war has had the effect of reducing the number of entries as compared with those obtaining. in prewar days, farmers not being able to find the labour necessary to bring their stock forward for show purposes, and this was noticeable to-day on the occasion of Folding's thirteenth show. There was in tho main, fewer entries, but that does not imply that the 6how was below the high' standard of preceding years. Indeed, so far as cattle is concerned there has never been a better display on the. local show grounds than there was today, and that division was quite a fcaj hire. On the other hand, sbeep did not 1 reach the high-water mark of other years. The long ,spell of dry weather was one contributing factor in "the reduced entry and the poorer quality of the exhibit, whilst another cause was the fa'ct that breeders were unable .to meet the labour requirements. On the whole-, however, the show is a really good on?, and exceeds expectations, considering the ' prevailing conditions. The Horses, in the saddle and harness horse divi- ' sions there is a fair amount of competition, and former classes are responsible for several new animals coming forward. The ponies and several classes of draughts.occupied the attention of the judges to-day, the only award in 6addle ■ horses made being in Tcspect to the best troop horse, ivhen Mr. Howard Booth's Lonely, notched the first award, whilst Jlr. Stan.-.Goodwin supplied both second and third. Mr. W. H. Gibson's Sentry was classed first among the single harness horses, 15 'hands or over, and Mrs. IT. M. Row's Black Bess first in the class 14.2 and under 15 hands. There was not a very .formidable array, of draughts to-day, hut some fine quality animals were shown. Mr. P. C. Ward's Newton's Favourite was awarded the Ted riband • in the class for stallion, three years old or upwards, whilst Mr. E. Short annexed the first award for mare and foal at foot, also for the best foal. Mr. Gordon Perry's Ruby pleased tho judge best in the class for filly foaled since August 3, 1915, Mr. W. M. Stewart's White Sox, in filly class, foaled .since • August 1, 1915, and Mr. J. P. O'Connor's entry in the filly foaled since August 1,'19M. In the pony classes the awards were:—Pony mare: Victor Reid, 1; J. Campbell, 2. Best foal: .T. Campbell. Pony, mare or gelding, over 14 hands: Miss C. M. Baldwin's Marvel, 1; Miss Doris Ardry's Falada, 2. Pony, mare or gelding, over 13 hands and not oxcpodiiv.' M: J. I). Balmer's Pnngitira, 1: Miss N. Stewart. 2. Ditto, over 12 and not exceeding 13 hands: J. Campbell's Trixy, 1'; N. Northcott; 2. Pony, mare or jreldine. \" lwutT? or under: R. Wvllie, 1; Miss M. Reid, 2. Fat Cattle. Two bullocks, anv age: P. Armstrong, 1; R.. D. Rogers, 2; R, C. Dunlop, 3. Pen of two-year-old 6teers: T. A. Duncan, 1 and 2. Pen of three yearling steers: T. A. Duncan, 1 and 2. Single bullock: R. D. Rogers, 1; F. Armstrong, 2; TO. Short, 3. Single Priesian bullock: T. A. Duncan, 1. Pen of two fat bullocks: T. A. Duncan. 1; E. Short, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1913: E. Short. 1. Bullock, calved since .Tuly 1, 1913: T. A. Duncan, 1; E. Short, 2. Pedigree Cattle. Hereford bull, calved since July 1, 1915: E. Short's Barometer 29th, l.iHerefortl' Tnill, any age: E.' Short's Eaton Oak, 1. Shorthorn hull, calved since Jnlv 1. 19U: John T. Taylor's Belltree's Favourite, 1. Shorthorn bull, calved since July. 1, 1915: James Kilgour's Pitlochie Jock, 1; W. P. Jacob's Te MoTamn. Rose Knight. 2. Ayrshire hull, calved since July, 19H: A. Weir's Lord Magnet of Heatlierdills,

Mb: A. Weir, 1; W. Goodrick, 2. Ayrshire bull, any ago: A. Weir's Browne, 1 Friesian bull, calved sinco July 1, 19HA. J. Gallichan'a Lakeside Pontaic, 1; W. I. lovelock's Fadie do Col, 2. Friesian bull, calved since July 1, 1915- li J Galhchan, 1; A. Burgess, 2; W. I. Lovelock, 3. Friesian bull, any age: W I Lovelock's King of Dominos, 1. lit the Hereford cow classes B. Short had it all his own way, and scooped in all the awards. In the Shorthorn cow section there was keen competition between the entries of James Kilgour and W. F. Jacobs, the orraers splendid animal Horo Doro 6th being awarded the championship. W i. Jacobs secured three firsts. W. R. Goodrick was tbo only exhibitor of Ayrshire cows, and he annexed six, awards, including four firsts. There was a good entry of Jersey cows and heifers, S. E. Lancaster gaiuing first and second for cow visibly in calf or mi k, E, D. Harkness first and D. If. lulgour second for heifei- in milk, calved since July 1, 1913; D. H. Kilgour, first, and B. L. Horn, second, for heiier in milk, calved since July 1, 1911. In conjunction with the New Zealand Jersey Cattle Breeders' Association the i eliding A. and P. Association offered specials for Jersey cows of any age, to which certificates of record have been awarded for milk and buttcf-fat records made under the supervision of the New Zealand Department of. Agriculture, cows to be judged on type. S. E. Lancaster, with Neathhead, by Oculist 11. «!), was successful in winning the first prize, F. J. Watson's Thistle VI being second, and E. D. Harkness, 3. In the Friesian femala- classes W. I. Lovelock annexed all the main awards, A. J. Gallichan being runner-up. There was also a special class for Friesian yearlings, one bull and two heifers, W. 1. Lovelock's Marquis of Dominos gaining first, and A. Burgess's King Wil'liam second. A special prize, offered for the best Shorthorn dairy cow or heifer, to be judged on points as a dual purpose animal, milk and beef, attracted five entrants, J. B. Anderson securing first and W. F. Jacobs second. Grade Dairy Cattle. Thero was a" fairly good entry of grade dairy cattle. S. E. and H. J. Lancaster were the main prize-winners, most firsts going in' the direction of S. E. Lancaster. Freezing Sheep. Sheep most suitable for freezing: 5 wethers, Down crosses, 21 month's and not over 33: W. Eeid and Sons, 1 and 2. Five wethers, under 21 months: H. J. Booth, 1; W. Eeid and Sons,. 2. Five maiden ewes: J. F. M'Kelvie, 1. Five wethers. Longwool or Longwool crosses, 21 months and not over 33: W. Eeid and Sons, 1 and 2: J. F. M'Kelvie, 3. Five wethers, under 21 months: W. Eeid and Sons, 1; J. F. M'Kelvie, 2. Five maiden ewes, under 21 months: J. F. M'Kelvie, 1 and 3; W. Eeid and Sons, 2. Three, fat wethers (heavy weights!, Longwool or Longwool crosses: J. F. M'Kelvie. 1 and 2. Three fat ewes (heavy weights), Longwool crosses: J. F. M'Kelvie, 1 and 2. Three fat ewes, Down crosses: J. F. M'Kelvie, 1; Eeid and Sons, 2. In the export classes J. F. M'Kelvie's entries secured first ,for show-ground judging only. The carcasses will be sent to London for sale and judging, as most suitable for the London market. H. J. Booth gained second in this class. Three fat-wethers, Down crosses: W. B».id and Sons scored in the class three wethers, Longwool crosses. Fat Lambs. Five fat lambs, shorn, Down crosses, not to exceed 421b.: A. Campbell, 1; J. Knight, 2. Export class, 5 fat lambs, in wool, Down crosses: Mrs. C. A. "Johnston, 1; J. Knight, 2. Five fat,lambs, in wool, Longwool crosses: W. Eeid and Sons, 1 and 2. Two fat lambs, shorn, Down crosses: J. Knight, 1 and 2. Two fat lambs, shorn, Longwool crosses-. A. Campbell, 1; W. Eeid and Sons! 2. Five fat tegs, shorn, Down crosses, not under 421b. or over 521b.: W. Gray, 1; A. Campbell, 2. Five fat tegs,! shorn, Longwool crosses, not under 421b. or over 511b.: W. Eeid and Sons, 1; Mrs. C. A. Johnston, 2. Five fat tegs, shorn, Down crosses, not over 521b.: W. Gray, 1; W. Howard Booth, 2. In this class the president offered a gold medal in addition to the association prize money. Five fat lambs, shorn, Longwool crosses, not under 511b.: AY. Eeid and Sons. 1. Pet lamb: Francis Hill. 1. Farmers' Classes. The fanners' classes in the flock sheep division filled up fairly well. W. Eeid and Sons and W. E. Weightman divided first honours in Bomneys, whilst T. E. Taylor gained the chief awards in Lin- . coins. Purebreds. In view of the popularity of the Eonineys in the Feilding district it was not surprising that that type of sheep held pride of place numerically and in the competition for J. E. Hewitt's Challenge Cup for ram under 21 months there were close on 20 entries. J. Knight secured the coveted trophy with W. H. Gibson second and A. R. Fannin third. A special prize for ewes under 21 months donated bv Hodder an/1 Tollev wis um

natea by lioaaer and. loney was won l>y G. E. Allen, A. B. Fannin being second. In Lincolns, T. R. Taylor, W. T. London, and S. Shepherd were tlio main exhibitors, the first-named winning- both ram and ewe championships. W. T. London gained first x for ram lamb in wool, and S. Shepherd first for ewe lamb in wool. English Leicesters were represented by splendid entries from S. L. Lancaster's flock, this exhibitor being awarded championships in the male and female classes. In Southdowns, J. Knight, W. Howard Booth, C. E. Vile, and W. Eeid and Sons competed 6trongly in the various classes, J. ICnight being the winner of the New Zealand Sheepbreederg' Association's (North Island) gold medal for the best two-tooth Southdown ram. W. Howard Booth gained first for ewe, tinder 21 months. Show Champions. Jersey bull—F. J. Watson's Tlirf Owls Victor. Cow: S. K. Lancaster's K.C. Hopeful. Grady dairy cow: S. It. Lancaster. Hereford ball: E. Short. Shorthorn cow: J. Kilgour. Lincoln ram: T. B. Taylor. English Leicesters, ram and ewe: S. A. Lancaster. Southdown, ram and ewo: .T. Knight. / C. G. Dermer's silver trophy, value 2fl guineas, for group of throe registered Jersey females was won by D. JI. Kilgour. Competitions. Best boy rider, under 11: Carl ])rummond, 1; Willie Baker, 2; W. Cook, :i. Girl rider: Adah Platts-Mills, ]; Jf. Hastings, 2; JI. Elliott, :i. Maiden hunters: It. M'jjoiigall's Cocky, 1; —. Burrell's Salient, 2; R. Matin's llita, 3. Maiden pony jump: W. J. Fcrgusson, 1; P. O'liegan, 2. Leaping (steeplechase style): .T. It. Northcott's Eingi, 1; Miss E. Shannon's Daddy, 2; J. Whittaker's (Jinsv Dot, 3.