A GREAT EXHIBITION

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3009, 21 February 1917, Page 8

A GREAT EXHIBITION

HIGH PRAISE PROM THE JUDGES

MttsD PREEXIST

By Telegraphs-Special Reporter.

Masterton, February 20. The. .Masterton A. and P. Association's annual show was opened at Solway today in beautiful weather. The ground was in excellent order, and in' somo respects is an" excellent example for other associations, Tho lawna' have been kept vividly greah-, and tho front of the stand is nblnzo with.- salvia and beautified by .beds of asters and flocks and sweet tieas. 'There >yaa i 'fair number; of people*pre- ■ teent to-day, ajftr in every Way the fixture •seems to be, ;a Tery great success. The 'mainthin|r,.. l of course, is a good stock fcxhibit, and that i% not lacking. The ; lessor competitions also have been taken ntp, and the result generally has been 'firefcolass exMbits, The judges spoke' in (complimentary terms of the entries 6ot before them- Mr. Kiikpatrick, of Gisborne, said 1 that the Lincoln sheep lvero of excellent type, and tho champion' rams and ewe Were both oreditable to the I Masterton district, to which they brought the honours. Mr. Murray, of Southland, who judged the Romney Marsh, said that the one-shear rams wero equal to anything he hacj seen, and ho had great in arriving at a decision. The jßrancopeth Cup, valued ■ at' 25 guineas, ;for four Romney rams under 21 months, !was won by W. Perry:- The Perry Salvor, valued at 20 guineas, for the best Romney ram under 21 months, was won by Mr. Perry himself. Tho rose bowl for the best lamb was won by E. Short. The 'Allan Silver Challenge Cup, : for most points in Romneya, was won by • W. Perry; for'the third year in succession. The judge of the Southdowns was brief in his comment. "They are a good allround lot," he said. Among the interesting special competitions in this division was that for the Stuckey cash prize of • .610, for the best ram under 21 months. There was a good contest, and the award went to James Knieht, who just prevented Fernie and.. Richmond from winningthe prize outright. Richmond and Fernie added their name nenin to the list of winners of the Glenside Cup for the champion Southdown ram. Coming to the cattle, some verv good Shorthorns were shown. Tho said their quality was excellent, and he specially mentioned the younger cattle. The Hereford judge spoke well of his divison of the heavy cattle, and described them as a first-class line, particularly the

younger beasts. Tho championship went to a yearling Hawke's Bay bull, which the judge said was one of tho best Herefords he had cvor seen. Tho Friesiancattle pleased tho judge very much, and he thought they formed a good class, and mentioned that tho champion cow would be hard to beat anywhere. _ The fat cattle were considered'by the judge to be one of the best lines he had seen for a long while. The young bullocks, ho 6aid, wero exceptionally well grown. Tho Jerseys were not numerous, but the judge considered that the quality was very fair. Tho aged class he thought would stand improvement. Not many of the horses were judged to-day, but of those which stepped into tho ring tho judge had a high opinion. Some of them would hold their own in any show in the Dominion, ho said. Speaking of the agricultural produce, Mr. J. 1 J. Corry, of Blenheim, who judged it, said that it was excellent. The Algerian oats could not bo surpassed anywhere. Some of the barley and the white oats also were of great quality. The seeds, especially the cow grass and tho white clover, were fit for any NewZealand show. He congratulated the district on its agricultural display. THE SHOW CHAMPIONS. The following are the show champions:— Lincoln ram—W. Perry. Lincoln eweBland Bayner. Eoinney Marsh ram—W. Perry. Roniney Marsh ewe—G. E. Allan. .Southdown ram—Richmond and Fernie. Shropshire ram and ewe—H. D. Vavasour. Shorthorn bull—James ICilgouir. Shorthorn cow—W. Howard Booth. Hereford \bull—B .Chambers. Hereford cow—E. Short. Polled Angus bull and cow—Burling Bros. Jersey bull—E. Harding. Friesian bull and cow—W. I. Lovelock. Fat bullock—B. D. Rogers. Fat cow—Sir Walters-Buchanan. SPECIAL PRIZE-WINNERS. The principal cups, trophies, and specials were won as follows :— Brancepeth Cup: W. Perry. Allan Cup: W. Perry. Challenge Boso Bowl: E. Short. Perry Salver: W. Perry. Stuckey ,£10: James Knight. Glenside Cup: Eichmond and Fernies. Tikitapu Silver Cup: Guy C. Williams. M'Lnren Cup: TV. M'Kenzie. Henderson Cup: W. Eeid and Son. Walker and Hall Cup: W. M'Kenzie. Beetham Cup: James Kilgour. Murray, Boberts Cup: B. Chambers. Produce Cup: Wilton Bros.

THE JUDGES. Tlie judges chosen by tho association to make the awards were:—Saddle and led horses, Mr. L. W. Nelson (Auckland). Harness classes: Mr. W. F. Parkinson (Canterbury). Draught: Mr. John Dollar (Seddon). Shorthorns: Mr. D. H. Potts (Waihou). . Herefords and Polled Angus: Mr. H. B. Stuckey (DannevirkeX Ayrshires, Jersey, and daily cattle: Mr. E. J. Linn (Normanby). Friesiau: Mr. AV.-A. Ivirby (Blenheim). Fat cattle: Mr. Hugh Gillies '(Palmerston North). Pigs: Mr. H. Bates (Carterton). Leicester: Mr. A. J. Cooper (Masterton). Lincolns: Mr. D. Kirkpatrick 1 (Gisborne). Eoinnoy Marsh: Earns—Mr. D. Murray (Otago). EwesMr. J. H.' Absolom (Napier). Southdowns: Mir. Henry Pannett (Springston). Shropshires: Mr. Henry Pannett (Springston). 1 Fat sheep: Mr. L. G. Gardiner (Christchurcb). Freezing sheep: Mr. T. A. Bamber (AVanganui). sheep:. Mr. John M'Leod (Martinborough). Dogs: Messrs. N. G'aisford (Dannevirke), sheep and cattle breeds; W. D. Watson (Masterton) and Major Osborne Lilly, all other breeds. Agricultural produce: Mr. J. J. Corry (Blenheim). Dairy produce: The Government Inspector. Dairy Division. Fruit and flowers: Mr. T. Horton (Hastings). Vegetables: Mr. E. Hales (Masterton). Children's classes: Mr. T. Dixon (Masterton). Bread, cakes, scones, etc.: Mesdames E., Harper and W. M'Kenzie (Masterton), Messrs. B. Henry and S. Cumming (Masterton). Sheep dog trial: Mr. W. H. Gaisford

(Dannevirke). Decorated tables, bouquets, and casket: Mrs. Ju6. Archer (Masterton). 'Drawing: Mr. ,T, Smith (Masterton). lettering: Mr. F. Smith (Miisterton). Knitting: Mrs. (Dr.) Johnstou (Carterton).

THE AWARDS. Following aro details of the awards:— Sheep. Lincoln ram, over 33 months—A ■ D M'Mester 1; W. H. Gaisford, 2; D. Estate, 3. Bam',- over 21 months—W. Perry, 1 and champion; W. H. Gaisford, 2; Bland Bayner, 3. Bam, midor .21 months—Wv Perry, 1 and reserve champion, and a,- Bland Raynor, 2. Two rams, under 21 months—Bland Bayner, 1; M'Gregor's Estate, 2; A. D. M'Maater, 3. Four rams—A. D. M'Mastor, 1. Bam lamb—W. Bayner, 1; Bland Bayner, 2; A. K. Anderson, 3, Ewe, over 21 months—W. S. Gaisford, 1 and 2; Bland Bayner, 3. Ewe, under 21 mouths ■ —Bland Bayner, 1 and champion, and 2; W. H. Gaisford, 3. Two ewes—Bland Bayner, 1; W. H. Gaisford', 2; A. E. .Anderson, 3. Ewo lamb—W. Bayner, 1; A. E. Anderson, 2; H. and B. Bayner, 8. Southdowns.—Bam, over 33 monthsRichmond and Fernie, 1 and champion; James Knight, 2. Bam, over 21 mouths— Eichmond and Jamie, 1 and reserve champion and 3; James Knight, 2. Earn, undor 21 months—James Knight, 1 and 3; Richmond and Fernie, 2. Two ramsRichmond and Fernie, 1;- W. Howard Booth, 2 and 3. Four rams—J. Knight, 1; Jim M'Gregor, 2. Bam lamb—W. Howard Booth, 1 and 2; J. Knight, 3. Ewo, over 21 months—Eichmond and Fernie, 1 and 2; J. Knight, 3. Ewe, under 21 months—Eichmond and Fernie, 1 and 2; J. Knight, 3. Tiro ewes—Eichmond and Fernie, 1 and 2; J. Knight, .3. Ewe lamb—W. Howard Booth, 1; J. Kuglit, 2 and 3. • Farmers' . Sheep.—ln.• the classes for longwool crossbred 6heep, known as .farmers' classes,' first prizes wore won by E .Harper (2), F. Shaw and Son, J.Holmes, J. AY. Fisher, and Guy C. Williams; Shropshirea.—H. D. Vavasour, Blenheim, was the only exhibitor. He was awarded two championships and the various firsts.

Eomnoys, ram, over 33 months—W. Perry, 1 iin<] champion, and 8; A.,and J. Gray, 2. Earn, over 21 months—AV. Perry, 1 and reserve champion, and 2; G. E. Allen, 3. Earn, under 21 months—AV. Perry, 1-; E. Short, 2; C. AVngland, 3. Two ranis—E. Short, 1; AV. Perry, 2 and 3. Foiir '■ rams-W. Perry. 1; E. Short, 2 and 3. Earn lamb—E. Short, 1; Bland Bayner, 2;. G. E. Allen, 3. Ewe,, over 21 E. Allen, 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion, and 3. Ewe, under 21 months—A. E. Fannin, 1;-E. Short. 2; D. Smith, 3. .Two ewes-G. E. Allen, 1 and 2; AV. H. Buick, 3. Ewe lamb— G. E. Allen, 1; E. Short, 2; AY. Eayner, 3. Cattle. Purebred Shorthorn bull, 2 years—J. Kilgour, 1 and champion; Sir AValtor Buchanan, 2 and 3. Bull, one year—W. Howard Booth, 1 and 2; Sir Waltor Buchanan, 3. Cow, with calf—W. Howard

Booth, 1 and champion; Sir AValter Buchanan, 2; James Kilgour, 3. Cow, i years—VV. Howard Booth, \; Sir AValter Buchanan, 2. Heifer, 3 years—W. Howard Booth, -1 and 2. Heifer, 2 years—W. Howard Booth, 1 and 2; Sir AA'alter Buchanan, 3. Grade Shorthorns—J. Strang was the only exhibitor and he won six firsts and four seconds. Pure Herefords:—Bull—E. Short, land reserve champion; J. C. M'Killop, 2. Bull, 4 years-D. M'Kenzie, 1. Bull, 3 years—E. Short, 1. Bull, ono year—D. M'Kenzie, 1 and 3; E. Short, 2. Cow, with oalf—E. Short, 1 and ohampion; D. M'Kenzie, 2 and 3. Cow, i years—D. M'Kenzie 1 and reserve champion, and 2. Heifer, 3 years—E. Short, 1 and 2. Heifer, 2 years—E. Short, 1 ,and 3; D. M'Kenzie, 2. Two heifers, 2 years—E. Short, 1 and 2; D. M'Kenzie, 3. Heifer, one year—D. M'Kenzie, 1; E. Short, 2 and 3. Polled Angus—A bull and two cows, which were penned by Burling Brothers, wore the only entries in the polled Angus division. The exhibitors 'were awarded both championships. Purebred Ayrshire—Duncan Matheson, the only exhibitor, scored seven firsts with his Ayrshires. Purebred Jerseys—Bull, 3yrs., E. Harding 1 and champion, F. 0. Johansen 2. Bull, 2yrs., F. O. Johansen 1, C. H. Thompson 2. Bull, one ■ year— Thos, Dixon 1 and 3, AV. Harcombo 2. Heifer, 3yrs.—E. L. Horn 1. Heifer, 2yrs.—E. L. Horn 1. Heifer, one year— Thos. Dixon 1 and 2. Holstein-Fresians—Purebred Fresian bull over 4yrs.—W. I. Lovelock 1. and champion. Bull, 3yrs.—AV. I. Lovelock 1 and reserve champion, A. J. Gallichan 2. Bull, 2yrs.-A. J. Gallichan 1, W. I. Lovelock 2. Bull, one year—Brentwood Farm Co. 1, . I. Lovelock 2, A. J. Gallichan 3. Cow with calf—W. 1. Lovelock 1 and champion, A. J.' Gallichan 2 and reserve champion, E. 'Buckoridge 3. Cow, iyrs.—A. J. Gallichan 1, W. I. Lovelock 2. Heifer, 3yrs.—A. ,T. Gallichan 1, Brentwood Farm Co. 2. Heifer, 2yrs.—E. Melvin, junr., 1, W. I. Lovelock 2. Heifer, one year—A. J. Gallichan 1, W. I. Lovelock 2. Dairy Cattle. In dairy cattle the first prizes irent to J. and W. Fisher, snd second to I'. H. F. CliarnweTJer. Fat Cattle. The first prizes in fat cattle were awarded E l . D. Kodgers, Sir AV. Buchanan (4), J. W. Buchanan (3), and T. Saunders. Tho fat bullock championship was won by E. D. Eodgers, and the fat cow championship by Sir AY arte* Buchanan. Horses. Stallions.—-Thoroughbreds—H. Hassell b Merry Moments 1. Trotting—E. Liddington's Jay Beldon 1. Pony—B. Liddington's Young Kaliph. Pony, 13 hands—N. Small's Victory 1, L. M'Eoczie's Lord Bobs 2, W. La Eoc'he's Tommy Atkins 3. Draughts—Donald Estate's Buchlyvie Favourite 1, Hugh M'Donald's Top Gallant 2. Ponies and Hacks.—Thoroughbred Mare—H. -Welch 1. Pony maro over thirteen hands—J. C. M'Killop 1. Pony mare, 13 hands—N.

Small, 1. Dry brood hack, mai'e —J. Donald, 1. Draught horse, i years—N. Hannah, 1. Colt, 3 years—Donald Estate, 1. Colt, 2 years—Donald Estate, 1. Filly, 3 years—L. Donald, lj Cr. Shaw, 2 and 3. Filly, 2 years—Donald Estate, 1; Q. Donald, 2. ' . Pig?. Baconer—H. Eayner, jun., 1; Geo. Hyland, 2; W. Morris, 3. Two baconers— Geo. Hyland, 1; J. M'Gregor, 2.; Wilton Bros., 3. Porter—H. Eayner, jun., 1; W. Morris, 2; Wilton Bros., 3. Two porkers—W. Morris, 1; Wilton Bros., 2. Dairy Produce. Export butter—.No first award. Awahuri Dairy Company, 2. The two Masterton companies' entries tied for third. Butter for local consumption—Awahurl, 1. Two Masterton entries tied for second. Fanners' i'reah butter—L. J. Mathers, 1; Mrs. A. C. Wall, 2. Thos. Lixon, 3. Large white cheese—Carrington Company, 1. Jjrge coloured '.dicese—Taratahi Company, 1; Carrington Company, 2. Medium cheese—Taratahi Con.pauy, 1; Carrington Company, 2. Honey. Honey in comb—J. A. Coiiudl, 1; J. C. Cooper, 2; B. S. Morgan, 3. ilonoy in jars—,l. C. Cooper, lj S. Cooper, 2; li. b. Morgan, 3. \ Home Cookery. Bread, dono in tins—Mrs. J. liudil, 1; Mrs. M'Lennan, 2. Other bread—Mrs. C. Chamberlain, 1; ill's. M. M'Lennan, 2. Scones—Mrs. C. Chamberlain, 1; Mrs. Peterkin, 2; Mrs. F. Olseu, 3. Fruit cake-Mrs. W. J. Fly, 1; Miss A. E. M'Kay, 2; Mrs. F. Osborne, 3. Seed cake—Mrs. W. J. Fly, 1; Miss Bunny, 2; Mrs. Chamberlain, 3. Madiera cakeMrs. A. E. M'Kay. 1; Mrs. C. Chamberlain, 2; Miss M. Buckingham, 3. Plum pudding—Mrs. F. Osborne, 1; Mrs. C. Chamberlain, 2. Sponge sandwichMrs. B. P. Mitchell, 1; Mrs. .T., Osborne, 2. Shortbread—Mrs. C. Chamberlain, 1. Gingerbread cake—Miss A. E. M'Kay, 2. Jam tarts—Mrs. Eoy Tankersley, 1. Sponge cake—Miss 1. Judd, 1; Miss Bunny, 2; Mrs. B. Tankorsley, 3. Pound cake—Miss Bunny, 1; Miss M. Buckingham, 2.

Girls' cookery—Scones—D. Petorkin, 1; G. Welch, 2; E. Voyco, 3. Sponge sand-wich-E. Voyco, 1; I). Peterkin, 2. Gin-gerbread-V. Fly, 1; K. Bunny, 2. Pound cake—C. Bunny, 1. Madiera cake—D. Peteorkin, 1; V. Ply, 2. Seed cakc-D. Petorkin, 1; E. Voyco, 2; K. Bunny, 3.

Agricultural Produce. Wilton Bros, got first in all tlio oats classes, except Algerian, in which K Harper was first. AVilton Bros, were first also in wheat, fine grasses, classes Early Rose potatoes, Beauty of Hebron potatoes, and collection of farm seeds. W. 0. Miller won with crinkled peas, and tied with J?. H. Scharnwober in smooth peas. F. C. Welch was first in TJp-to-Dato potatoes and potatoes in the class labelled any _ other variety. All the above competitions required the exhibits to be grown by tho exhibitors. In the open classes G. H. Perry and Co. won everything except tho biaclc oats, in which the W.F.C.A. won. Perry and Co. got ten firsts. Vegetables.—Collection of vegetables— W. Kemp 1 and 3, H. Madeley i. Potatoes— W. Kemp 1, J. Compton 2. Cucumbers—W. Kemp 1. Cabbages—W. Kemp I, E. Harper 2. Turnips—W. Kemp 1, Mrs. J. B. Emraett 2. Par-snips-W. Kemp 1, T. Wngg 2, F. P. Welch 3. Carrots-!'. Wagg 2, F. V. 2, E. Harper 3. Lettuce—Mrs. B. Niohol 1, W. Kemp 2. Tomatoes—lT. H. Dixon 1, J. S: Berriman 2, W. Kemp 3. Tomatoes (any variety)—E. Harper 1, Mr 3. F. A. Jackson 2 French Beans—W. Kemp 1, Mrs. J. Bennett 2. Runner beans—Mrs. J. Budd -1, F. Jacques 2. Peas—Ti. Harper 1, W. Kemp 2. Onions —W. Kemp 1., Mis. F. A. Jacques 2. Keeping; onions—E. Harper. 1, W. Kemp 2. Marrows—Mrs. M'Larcn 1, N. Candv 2. Heaviest pumpkin—A. Candy 1, A." Rippon 2. Two pumpkins—F. Candy 1, A. Candy 2. - Fruit.—Peaches—E. M. Candy 1. Nectarines—A. J. Cooper, 1. Dessert plums— J. S. Berriman, jun., 1, AY. Kemp 2. Culinary plums—W. Kemp 1. PearsMrs. J. B. Nichol 1. Dessert apples— W. Raywortb •1. Culinary apples—W. Ravworth, 1. Preserves.—Jams—Mrs. J. B. Nichol, 1. Miss Wingate, 2. FruitMrs. W. D. Fisher. Pickles-Mrs. J. B. Nichol 1. Jellies-Mrs. J. B. Nichol 1, Miss._Witgate 2 and 3. Chutney—Mrs. J. B. Niphol. Fruit sauce—Mrs. .T. B. Nichol 1, Mrs. B. S. Morgan 2. Orange marmalade—Mrs. J. B. Nichol 1. 'Lemon marmalade—Mrs, J. B. Nichol 1. Knitted socks—Mrs. D. M'Donald and Church of Epiphany Guild, equal. Fingerless gloves—Mrs. J. M'Kenzio 1, Church of Epiphany Guild 2. Balaclava cap—Mrs. J. M'Kenzie 1. • School Children's Classes. Any crop or plant—D. Kerr and M, Foreman, Gladstone School, equal. Insects—N. Gully, Masterton High School, 1. Note on agricultural science—T. Jackson (Gladstone) 1, W. Day (Gladstone) 2; Drawing—A. Gardner 1, E. N. Gully 2, Ellinghan 3. Ornamental lettering—E. Ledden 1. Writing for pupils under ten—Jessie Findlayson 1, Enid Hosking 2. Writing, ten to twelve —Moyra Bond 1, Norman Welch.2. Writing, twelve to fourteen—L. Hopkins 1, Nora Buteinent 2. Ring Events. Trotter-O. J. Percy 1, W. Strong 2, E. M. Parks 3. Walking horse—J. Grey .1, W. Hobson 2, C. F. Vallance, 3. Pony jumping, -under 13 hands—R. Vautier, 1. Jumping, 14£ hands—W. Scott's Coker's Chestnut I, R. 'Scott's taker's Prince 2. Maiden Jumping—J. M'Kay's Volunteer, 1, .W. Scott's Coker's Chestnut 2, It. D. M. Morrison 3. Open Jumping—E. Short's Scout 1, J. J. Bryco's Twilight 2, H. Hassell's Micky Free 3.

Freezing , Sheep—Longw.ools: Ogilvio and Son, 1; Guy C. Williams, 2; W. E. C. Tylee, 3. Downs: W. E. C. Tylee, 1; J. Strang, 2. Downs, over 21 months; WI E. C. Tylee, 1; Guy C. Williams, 2; W. Beid and Son, 3.' Down ■wethers, tinder 21 months: W. M'Kenzie, 1 and 2; J. Strang, 3. • Down ewes, under 21 months: J. Holmes, 1; W. M'Kenzie, 2; J. Strang, 3. Down Cross lain us: W. M'Kenzie, 1; B. V. Skeet, 2; Guy C. Williams, 3. Down or LongwooL lambs for London market: W. McKenzie, 1; W. E. C. Tylee, 2; J. C. M'Killop, 3. Lambs for freezing: W. M'Kenzie, Up D. M'Lae'hlan,'2; Guy C. Williams, 3." Four tegs: Estate of late C. Perry, 1 and 2. Down or Longwool wethers, over 21 months: W. H. Beotham, 1; W. E, C. Tylee, 2.- Wethers, under 21 months: Ogilvy and Sons, 1; Guy C. Williams, 2 and 3. Maiden ewes: M. ,T. Strang, 1 and 2. Lambs: J. Holmes, 1; J. Strang, 2. Eat Sheep—Wethers: W. Eeid and Son, 1. Two ewes: W. Eeid- and Ron, 1. Lambs: J. and W. Fisher, 1. Longwool wothers: W. Eeid and Son, 1 and 2. "Longwool owes: J. and W. Fisher, 1; J. Holmes, 2; ,T. M'Kenzie, 3. Longwool lambs: W. H. Beetham, 1 and 3; J. and W. Fisher, 2. Heaviest wether or ewe: Zona "Vallance, 1; E. Harper, 2. Heaviest wether: J. and W. Fisher, 1; W. Beid and Son, 2; Zona Vallance, 3. HeavTest ewe: H.' Bayner, jun., 1; ,T. and W. 'Fisher, 2; W. Beid and Son, 3. Heaviest lamb: J. and W. s Fisher, 1; B, C. Morris, 2. Pet lamb: Gordon Fisher. 1; Leslie Bayner, 2j Irene Bayner, 3.