MARTON SHOW

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3022, 8 March 1917, Page 8

MARTON SHOW

FINE PARADE OF HORSES

THE PRINCIPAL AWARDS

By TclcEraph-Spccinl Correspondent. Marton, March 7., Splendid' weather prevailed for the fifth annual show of tho Marton A. and 1 , . Association, and there was a record attendance., A good deal of disappointment was felt that the Minister of (Agriculture- was unable to keep his proiniso and open the show, but Mr. K. Newman, member for tho district, made a good substitute, and gave a stirring address on questions of vital interest .to producers. The lady members of tbo Marton Patriotic Society did all the catering, and as everything was given,' a substantial sum should be raised. The show was an improvement on its predecessors, particularly in the Lincoln and Southdown sheep classes, but the strongest section was undoubtedly that of horses, and it is tho opinion of some that if that side irons well developed, tho Marton horse show would be unequalled along the coast.

The Horse Awarfis, There were eight entries in the thoroughbred '(right) c l aS s, S. J. Gibbons gaining a -first and second, and D. A. Anderson two firsts. The pony glasses included about fifty-six first awards being distributed between Nancy Brice, L. Morris, and Miss M. J. Stewart, AV. H. Button, Doris Awdry, and T. Ellery. * Some fine saddle horses entered the ring, H. Hassall's Micky Free making liis oxit with the champion ribbon round liis neck, whilst AV. H. Gibson's Sentry won champion honours in the harness horse division. .-■ln the bigger breed, E. C. Gaisford secured no fewer than soven firsts and three seconds. Other first prize-win-. . nerrfwere: J. C. Johnstone, 0. Bergon, and Ellis Bros. ' -.' \ The Cattle. The classes for host Fresian bull un'der 3 years, cow in milk, and heifer under 3 years, did not command many . entries. John Morrison gained first award in the former,' and D. Gibson the two latter. ■' There was nothing in the Ayrshire 'division to beat J. M'Farlane and Son's entries in bull over three years and bull under threo years, and the- first awards in each • class went to the lAorangi breeder. In the class for best cow in milk, W. R. Goodrick put in two entries, and J. M'Farlane and _ Sons two.. The latter gained first and third awards, and Mr. Goodrick second. AV. It. Goodrick penned the best tieifer under three years old. . Thero were no entries in either Shorthorn, Hereford, or Dovons. -I In grade Jerseys, l>. NesMt gained I two firsts, whilst H. J. Lancaster secured oiio first,'two seconds, and one third. The Pahnorston breeder won four firsts and three seconds' in cross-

'•red dairy cattle; V. Ncslit two iirsis, and b. Meyer a second. H. .T. Cameron was tho only one in the held willi the fat cattle, and Jio secured first and second in class for bullocks, tlireo .Tears and upwards, and first for two cows any age.

The Sheep Sections. _ Tho pens that attracted most attention were those in which tho Lincolns and Southdowns were located. / Tho former breed have shown such improvement that tho luncheon table Mr. \\. Gadsby, of To Kuiti, who officiated as judge, warmly- eulogised breeders for the, very marked improvement made in .the quality of the sheep produced. i>. H. Gaisford, of Oringi, was the most successful exhibitor, and bosides

annexing four firsts and two seconds lie succeeded in winning the ram and owe championships. S./Coombc and J. Coombo each gained a first, the former for ram lamb and the latter for ewu lamb. It is understood that Mr. Gaisford sold his ram exhibit for thirty guineas during the day. Sir James G. Wilson penned somo very fine Shropshiies. and he gained tivo firsts and 1 six second awards. G. l<. Marshall secured ono lirst, namely, for rain 21 months and under.

The'classes in Southdown also filled up well, competition between G. E. Vile, L. M. Richards, and I. Jefferson being very keen. The former seecured most of tho first awards, but both the last-named had first wins to' their credit.

Romriey Marsh ram, any age—O. AV. Wilson, 1 and 2. 15am, 21 months and under—G. L. Marshal. 1. Ewe, any age—G. L. Marshall, i;S. H. Morrison, 2. Earn lamb—Sir J. G. Wilson, 1; H. S. Morrison, 2. Ewe lamb—Sir J. G. AVilson, 1; H. S. Morrison, 2. Flock Sheop.—Two Romney owos, under 21 months—W. Reid and Sons, 4l; Alex. Blade 2. Ditto, over 21 months—W. R*nd and Sons, 1; H. and S. Morrison, 2. Two Romney ewe lambs, shorn—AV. Reid and Sons, 1; E. Newman, 2. Two Romney ewe lambs, in wool—W. Beid and Sons, 1; H. and S. Morrison, 2. Two Lincoln ewes, over 21 months—A. Black, 1 and 1 2. Two Lincoln ewes, in' wool—F. Meyer, 1 • H. and S. Morrison, 2. Two Lincoln ewes, shorn—H. J. Cameron, 1 and 3; F. Meyers, ,2. Fat Sheep.—Two wethers, Down crosses, 21 months and not over 33 months— J. M'Kelvic, 1 and 2; AY. Beid and Sons, 3. Two wethers, Down crosses, under 21 monthe—H. J.' Cameron, 1;-AV. M'Kelvie, 2 and 3. Tsvo maiden ewes, Down crosses, under 21 months—AV. Reid and Sons, 1; J. M'Kelvie, 2 and 3. Two wethers, long wool or long wool crosses, 21 months and not over 33 months—H. and £>'. Morrison, 1; H..J. Cameion, 2; AV. Reid and Sons, 3. Two wethors, under 21 months—AV. Reid and Sons, 1; J. M'Kelvie, 2 and 3. Two wethers, not to he shorn earlier than October 1, wool and carcass combined—AV. M'Kelvie, 1; A.iS. Coleman, 2; W. Reid and Sons, 3. Two fat wethers, long wool crosses, heavy weights—AV. M'Kelvie, 1; A. S. Coleman, 2; J. M'Kebie, 3. Two fat ewes, long; wool crosses —AV. Reid and Sons, 1; AV. M'Kelvie, 2 and3. "■■

In the classes for fat lambs there were big entries, AV. M'Kelvie beinjr the main prize-winner. J. M'Donnell and-AY.,Reid and Sons also figured on tho prize list. - Pet lamb, long wool—Dorthy Ellery, 1. Down—Raymond AYhale, 1. • Farmers' produce, oats in sheaf, one bushel, Algerian—G. Frederick secured the awards.

Separator butter—Mis. N. Daley, 1-: Mrs. AV. Oldfield, 2. Twelve entries. Fancy butter—Mm. A. .Findlay, 1 , . Extracted honey—Mrs. J. . Allison, 1. Heaviest hen eggs—Mrs. R. D. Kcrr, Competitions, > Men's driving—AV. H. Gibson, 1; D. A; Anderson, 2; T. Retter, 3. Ladies' driving—Mrs. H. M. Rowe, 1: Miss Jessie Angus, 2; Mrs. Bekker, o. Boy rider, 15 years or under—Lawrence Morris, 1; L. Homes, 2; L. Patterson, 3. Girl rider—Mera Paterson, 1; Mona Brice, 2; K. Johnston, 3.

Pony jump—AV. J. Ferguson's Littlo Rex, 1; Hiwikau's Guy'Fawkes, 2; D. Paterson's Reta, 3. Maiden hunters—D. Paterson's Fleetfoot, 1; J.. Pine's Pungatawa, 2; AV. AA'illiams's Paddy, 3. Open hunters—Father Doolaghty's Hazelwood, 1: Mrs. E. Groome's Chalice, 2; J. J. Bryce's Twilight, 3. Ladies' jump—J. J. Bryce's Twilight, 1; H. Hassell's Micky Free,' 2; Mrs. B. Groome's Chalice, 3.