WAIRARAPA SHOW

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 26, 25 October 1917, Page 8

WAIRARAPA SHOW

'• VERY SUCCESSFUL GATHERING i •LIST OF! THE AWARDS j .. By Teleßranh-SDecial Reporter. Carterton, October at. ' The fortieth 1 Wairarapu Show opened at Carterton to-day. Tho weather was. perfect, and the attendance vas excellejit !or a first day. Thero arc good entries for tho show, and the stock; is of good quality. ■ Tho bulk of tho judging was dono to-day, but a tail , ainounf remains for to-morrow, notably (he judging of the draught horses and the hacks. Several of the cattle and the sheep cjaeses were well tilled, but a. few sections were 'entirely neglected by breeders.

The judges generally were complimentary in their references to tho stock. Of the Lincoln sheep, a strong department of the show, the judge said that the sheep ■were good all through, especially the hoggets. Tho prime freezers were declared to be of very fino! quality. The judge of the Ayrshire cattle said that the winners in his classes ivero very good, and that they showed' excellent milking qualities.

■ The milking cattle were particularly highly spoken of by the judges. 'I'i'be Jerseys were a. particularly strong and even lot, and the judge considered there ,was little between the placed ■animals.

' The grain was said to be excellent, and \the oats wero especially well spoken of. " The judges are:—Do* trials, Mr. ' D. •.M'Dohald (Dannevirke). Coiupetft'tioiis and light horses, Messrs. James Coombe (Wanganui),'an(l'W. H. Gnisford (Dantfievirke). Draught horses, Mr. P. Davidson (Canterbury). Shorthorns, Mr. R. E. Alexander (Lincoln .College). Herefords, Mr; C. A. J. -Levett (Feilding). . Ayr- ' ehifes, Mr. C. J. Cqwfm (Ornnaru). Friesans, Mr. A. .T. Gallichaii (Tiakitahuna). ••"Jerseys, Mr. C. G. C. Dernier (Feilding). Milking Shorthorns, Mr. Allan Donald (Featherston).' Grade.dairy classes, Mr. Allan .Donald. (Featlierston). Lincolns, \Mr. A. D. M'M.aster (Featherston). Romij'eys, Air. George Hunt (Nelson). Leicester's, Mt. W. Welsh; (Master ton). Downs, 'Mr. T.-Andrews (EHesmere). .Fat sheep . and fat cattle, Mr. F.AV. Fairy (Nelson). Pigs,:' Mr. B. Gray (Feilding). Dogs, Mr'.'-D. M'Donald (Dannevirke). Grain, Mr.' H. Tolley (Feilding). Dogs (pedigree), Mr. T. H. Hughes (Carterton). '■Batter, Mr. H. Andrews (Wellington). Cheese, officials of tho Department of ■Agriculture. School gardens, Mr. A. R. Hadfield (Greytown). Cooking, Mrs. Clarke (Featherston), and Miss Talbot (Education Department).- Fancy work,

Miss V. A. Bayly (Wellington). Writing and drawing, Mr. P. G. A. Stuckcy (Masterton). Weeda and (trusses, Sir. A. T. l>. Hubbard (Maeterton) Plasticine, Miss Davies (Greytown). Tho prospects for 10-inonw are excellent.

Details of competitions follow:— HORSES. Mare for breeding remounts, D. Liddington's Dolly, 1; T. R. Tully, 2. Har. ness filly, A. King, 1; G. W. Deller's Estate, 2. Thoroughbred filly, 2 years, P.. A. Hereock's Lucille, 1. CATTLE. Puro Shorthorn bull, over three years, Sir Walter Buchanan, 1 and reserve champion. Bull, 3 years, Dalzicll Bros., 1 and champion. Bull, 2 years, Sir Walter Buchanan! 1; W. Howard Booth, 2. Bull, 1 year, Dalziell Bros., \; Archibald M'Loan, 2; W. Howard Booth, 3. Cow, any age, W. Howard Booth, 1 and champion; Douglas M'Lean, 2; Sir Walter Buchanan, 3. Heifer, 3 years, W. Howard Booth, 1; Douglas M'Lean, 2. Heifer, 2 years, ■Vγ.. Howard Booth, 1 and reserve champion, 2, and 3. Heifer, 1 year, Archibald M'Lean, 1 ond 3; Douglas M'Lean, 2. Two heifers, Archibald M'Lean, 1; Douglas M'Loan, 2. Bull and three females, W. Howard Booth, 1; Archibald M'Loan, 2. Grade Shorthorns—Three females, classes, A. Moodr, first in all. Herefords-Bull, 8 years, D. M'Kenzie, 1. sßull, 1 year, Ewan Jefferson, 1; D. M'Kenzio, 2. Cow with calf, Ewan Jefferson, 1 and champion, 2, and 3. Heifer, 8 years, Ewan Jefferson, 1. Heifer, 2 years, Ewan Jefferson, 1 and 2. Heifer, 1 year, Ewan Jefferson, 1 and 2. Tvro heifers Ewan Jefferson, 1. Bull and three females, Ewan Jefferson, 1. Dairy Cattle-Bull, 3 jears, W. I. Lovelock, 1 and champion. Friesians—Bull, '3 'years, W. Barton, 1; W. I. Lovelock, 2 and 3. Bull, i years, G. W. Hart, 1. Bull, 1 year, Brentwood Farm Co., 1;. Cluny Friesian Farm Co., 2; W. I. Lovelock, S. Heifer, 2 years,'W. I: Lovelock, 1.

Ayrshires-r-Bull, over 3 years, J.. Kyle, 1 and champion; D. Buchanan, 2 and reserve champion;- Porirua Mental Hospital, 3. Bull, 3 years, J. .Kyle.il; D. Buchanan, 2;. Porirua Mental Hospital, 3. Bull, 2 years, H. W; H. GriggS; 1; John Aitcheson, 2; Porirua Mental Hospital, 3. Bull, 1 year, Porirua Mental Hospital, 1 and 3; D. Buchanan, 2. Cow with calf, D. Buchanan, 1 and champion; Porirua Mental Hospital, 2 and reserve champion. Heifer, 3 years, Porirua Mental Hospital,.l; D. Buchanan, 2. Heifer, 2 years, H. \V. H. Griggs, 1; Porirua Mental Hospital, 2; D. Buchanan, 3. Heifer, one vear, D. Buchanan, 1. Two heifers, D. Buchanan,-1; Porirua Mental Hospital, 2.. Bull and three cows, D. Buchanan, 1; Porirua Mental Hosjpital, 2. Best beast owned by a Wairarapa resident, H. W. H. Griggs, 1 and 2. Jerseys—Bull, over 3 years, W. H. Booth, 1 and reserve champion; T. S. Edwards, 2. Bull, 3 years, E. Eagle, 1 and champion. Bull, 1 year, E. B. Eagle, 1; W. H. Booth, 2; Mra. A. Banks and Son, 3. Cow with calf, W. H. Booth, 1 and champion; E. Eagle, 2 and rosorve champion. Heifer, 3 years, W. H. Booth, 1; Mrs. A. Banks and Son, 2. Heifer, 2 years, E. B, Eagle, 1; Mrs. A. Banks and Son, 2. Heifer, one year, Mrs. A. Banks and Son, 1; E. Eagle, 2. Two heifers, E. Eagle, 1; Mrs. A Banks and Son, 2. Bull and three females, 13. Eagle, 1; W. H. 'Booth, 2. Serai-officially 1 tested Jersey cow, E. Eagle, 1; E. B. Eagle, 2. Milkers—Heifer, 2 years, Archibald M'Phee, 1; J. T. TV. Fisher, 2. Two 2year heifers, J. and ~Vf. Fishor, 1; Moore Bros., 2. Three yearling heifers, J. A. Ordish, 1; C. Neilson, 2./ Grade Shorthorn heifer, 2 years, A. Moody 1; J. and W. Fisher, 2. Grade Holstein heifer, 2 years, J. A. Ordish, 1 and 2. Grade Ayrshire heifer, 2 years, A. H. Callister, 1; F. Callister, 2. Grade Jersey, 2 years, H. Eayner, Jun., 1 and 2. Sheep. Lincoln&T-Ram over 30 months, W. H. Gaisford, 1; Estate'late D' M'Gregor, 2. One. rain over 18 'months,. Estate D. M'Gregor, 1 and champion; Bland Eayjior, 2 and Tosei've champion. Ham under 18 months, M. W. Perry, 1; A. E. Anderson, 2. Shorn ram under 18 months, W. Howard Booth, 1 and 2. Two v ram 3 under 18 months, W. Howard Booth, 1; B. Rayner, .2. Ewe over 30 months, J. W. Compton, 1 and champion; B. Eay* nor, 2. Ewe under 30 months, A. E. Anderson, 1; B. Rayner,'2. Ewe under 18 months, J. W. Compton, 1; W. H. Gajsford, 2. Two ewes under 18 months, J. V£. Compton, 1; B. Eayner, 2. Eomney Marsh ram, under 30 months, "ff. Perry, 1 and champion, and 2. Ram, under 30 months, W. Perry, 1 and reserve champion, and 2. Earn, under 18 months, J. G.-E. Allen, 1 and 2. Shorn ram under 18 months, J. Knight, 1; G. E. Allen, 2.' Two rams, under 18 months, G. E. Allen, 1; B. Rayner, 2. Ewe, over 30 months, G. E. Allen, 1 and champion and 2. Ewe, under 30 months, G. E. Allen, 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months, G. E. Allen, 1 and 2. Two ewee, under 18 months,-G. E. Allen, 1 and 2.

Southdowns—Sam, over 30 month;, J. Knight, 1 and champion; W. Howard Booth, 2. Bam under 30 months, W. Howard Booth, 1; J. Knight, 2. Bam

nndor 18 months, J. Knight, I and :i: W. Howard Booth, i. Two rams, nndor 18 months, W. Howard Booth, 1; J. Knight, 2. Shorn ram under IS mouths, W. Howard Booth, 1 and 2. Ewn rvor 30 months, W. Howard Booth, t and 2. ISwo over 30 mouths, W. Howard Booth, 1 and champion. Bwo, under 30 months, W. Howard Booth, 1. Ewe, .under 18 months, J. Knight, t and 2. Two ewes inidiM- IS months, J. Knijht, 1; Howard Booth, 2. Farmers' Classes. Firsts were gained in farmers' classes by J. and W. fisher (four), G. B. I'ulc, C. Campbell.

Fat Lambs—ln the fat lamb competitions, J. and W. Fisher gained two firsts and ]?crry Bros, one first. Fat Sheep—For fat sheep, ehorn, the following were awarded firsts:—E. Roiil and Sou (Eve), J. and W. Fisher (five), H. Kayner, jun., «nd D. Waterson. Produce. Wheat—W.F.C.A., Carterton, J. Sparrowbill and Black Tartarian cats, W.P.C.A., Carterton, 1. Dun oats, W.F.C.A., Carterton. 1; N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co, Ltd., Jlasterton, 2. Cirey oats, G. H. Porryi and Co., 1 and 2. Algerian oats, W.F.C.A.. Carterton, 1; G. 11. Ferry and Co., 2. Roseberry oats, W.F.C.A., Carlerton, .1; N.Z. I Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Masterton, 2. Other oats, N.Z. Loan end Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Masterton, 1; G. H. Perry and Co., 2. Peas, W.F.C.A., Carterton, 1; G. H. Perry uud Co., 2. Grass soeds, G H. Perry ond Co., 1; N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Masterton, 2. Farmers' Bacon—F. H. Green, Waipukurau, 1 and 2. Home Industries. Bread, Mrs. T. .1. Rathbone, 1; Mrs. A. C. Feast, 2. Bread made with- Dominion Compresses' yeast, Mrs. G. W. Blane, 1; Mrs. Feast, 2. Brown bread, Miss Dulcie, 1; Mrs. G. Kiddie, 2. Currant bread, Mrs. F. Wadham, i; Mrs. J. H.'Hood, 2. Scones, Mrs. H. Daysh, 1. Girdle scones, Mis. A. F Pink, 1. Fancy scones, Mrs. A. Gregor, 1; Miss Doris Humphries', 2.. Scotch oatcake, Miss A. Gregor, 1. Pikelets, Mrs. A. S. Pink, 1; Mrs. Feist, 2. Tarts, Miss M Jensen, 1; Mrs. L. A. Bishop, 2. Seed cake, Mrs. A. P. Church, 1; Mies Gregor, 2. Biscuits, Miss Churcher, 1; Mrs. A. P. Churcher, 2. Queen cakes, Miss D. HumpEries, 1; Mrs. A. Gregor, 2. Gingerbread, Mrs. Peist, 1; Mrs. A. Gregor, 2. Shortbread, Mrs. A. Gregor, 1; Mrs. A. J. Lindop, 2. Sponge sandwich, Mrs. Peist and Mrs. Grejjor, equal, 1. Cream puffs, Miss Churcher, 1; Miss P. Churcher, 2: Cocoanut ice, Miss M. Bond, 1; Mrs. A. Gregor, 2. Fruit cake, Mrs. M. M'Lellan, 1; Mrs. J. J. Hodge, 2. Pound cake, Sirs. A. Gregor, 1; Mrs. Vi. M'Lellan, 2. Madeira cake, Mrs. A. P. Pink. 1; Mrs. A. P. Church, 2. Plum pudding, Mrs. Peist, 1; Mrs. T. J. Kathbone, 2. Jars of fwt, Mrs. W. D. Fisher, i:. Fancy icing, Mrs. T. J. Bathbone, 1.

School Children's Home Industries.— Tarts, Ruth Moody, 1; Ngaire Feist* 2. Sponge sandwich, N. Feist, 1: N. M'all.-. ter, 2. Cakes, H.iDeubee, 1; B. Moody, 2. Sewing and fancy , work—general exhibitMiss F. Moore, 1; Mrs. M. E. M'lCenuon, 2. Philadelphia work. Miss F. Moore, 1. Afternoon tray cloth, Mis 3 F. Moore, 1; Mrs. Noel Nichollas, 2. Afternoon tray cloth, done in cotton, Miss G. Grubb, 1; Miss E. Andrews, 2 Afternoon tray cloth, crocheted bordtr, Miss A. Micholl, 1; Miss B. Pricjß, 2. Table cover, Miss V. Keith, 1; Mise L. Thompson, 2. Pillow nhaw, Hies V. Keith, 1; Miss A. M'Donald, 2. Fine drawn thread work, Miss T. Anderson, i; Miss I'. Moore, 2. Coarse drawn thread work, Mrs. T. Anderson, l; Miss A. Michell, 2. Mt. Mellick work, Miss F. Moore, 1; Miss I. M'Kenzie, 2. Table centre, silk, Miss Vera Churcher, 1; Miss Vera Halfyard, 2. Table centre, cotton. Miss V. Halfyard, 1; Miss F. Moore, 2. Richelieu etnbroidery, Miss F. Moore, 1; Miss V. Halfyard, 2. Point lace, Miss D. Bellingham, 1 and 2. | Eyelet embroidery, Miss E. J. Stephens, 1; Miss M. M'Gill, 2. Piece'd fancy work, Miss G. N. Grubb, 1; Miss N. Nichollae, 2. Camisole eyelet work, Miss V. Halfyard, 1 and 2. Crochet work, Miss J. M. Bradley, 1; Miss E. I. Stephens, 2. Irish crochet work, Miss J. M. Bradley, 1. Socks, Mrs. M. Levi, 1; Sirs. R. Davies, 2." Socks (fine wool), Mrs. D. Donald, 1 and 2. Balaclava, Miss M. Scott, 1; Mrs. E. Allen, 2. Mittens, Miss Scott, 1. Doyleys, Mrs. T. Anderson, 1; Mies 1\ Moore, 2. Camisole, Miss J. O. M'Cutcheon, 1; Miss I. M'Kenzie, 2.

School Children's Classes.—Socks, Ruth Moody, 1; Doris Huston, 2. Balaclava, Grace Zillwood, 1; Eva Jc-nsen, 2. Standard I—Gladys Wallis, 1; Frances M'Lean, 2. Standard ll—Gladys Henderson, 1; Violet Shar, 2. Standard 111— Ethel Woorell, 1; Jessie Bond, 2. Standard IV—May Holes, 1; Elsie Penfold, 2. Standard V—Doris Sage, 1; B«th Mansfield, 2. Standard VI-Grace Zillwood, 1; Dor's Haxton, 2. High School —Ethel Henderson, 1. Writing, Standard I—Lizzie Coh-an, 1; Mabel Rnowlcs, 2. Standard ll—Harold Arcus, 1; Harold Compton, 2. Standard 111-Gladys JTaigh, 1; Alice Prince, 2. Standard IV- 1 - XJorothv Horn's, 1; M. Davies, 2. Standard V-Glodjs M'Millan. 1; Cecilia Parker. 2, Standard I—Wm. Harris, 1; Katie Lyons, 2. Freehand drawing, Standard T-floy WoodU-y, 1: Robert Corke, 2. Standard Tr-Earqld Compton. 1; Norman Wilier. 2. Various school classed —Woodwork. Norman Jones, 1; Mervyn Kiddie, 2. Weeds. Eva. Fiurbrother. "i; Norman Jones, 2. Plasticine models, Gladstone School, ]. Plaetio.ine model of Wniraraoa Valley, Rita. Peterson, 1; Alice Pike, 2. ' Ring Competitions. Walking match for horses, H. C. Playle's Jtaires, 1; W. Hughes's Eagle Jewel, 2; E. S. Marlon's Zelva, 3. Trot.ter, W. Redmond's Fortuno Hunter, 1; W. Hughcs's Eagle Jewel, 2; H. C. Playte'n llaires, 3. Trotter (in harness), W. Bcdmond's Monsoon, 1.

Hunters' jumping competition, H. Hasall's Micky Free, 1; J. J. Bryce'a Twilight, 2.

Maidon leaping uiatcli, Mrs. E. Groome'e Starlight, 1; R. D. Morrison's Braemur, 2; R. D. Morrison's Warhead, 2.