WAIRARAPA SHOW

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 30, 30 October 1919, Page 8

WAIRARAPA SHOW

OPENING DAY

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION SPLENDID DISP AY OF STOCK Driving rain hailed the opening of the. Wairarapa' Show at Carterton yesterday. A wet day was not unexpected. This is the forty-second show held' under the auspices of the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society, and of these only two—at the most three —have been favoured with fine weather. Tho disappointment of exhibitors ivas, however, considerably relieved on account of their knonvlgo that rain was badly needed in the district, feed being very scarce. This was reflected in the fat cattlo classes, which were sadly- neglected by exhibitors. In the afternoon the weather clears! and continued fine. As typifying the- progress of tho' society j4 is eignifirnnr. lliat tho total entries (2120) constituted a record. This represents a big jump, of 500 from last year's totals, i EecofrnisirtK tTiat the Cnrterton Show is becoming increasingly popular ifith outside exhibitors the society turned its attention (hiring tho recess to providing improved facilities for exhibitors. To this end it has erected since last show a large and commodious cattle jwvilion, -with a capacity lor 150 beasts, all securely sheltered from wind ami rniii'.' Tho buildings have also been supplemented by the erection of pig pens in concrete, with overhead shelter, sufficient for about 50 animals. .

Judges' Remarks, The big bid that "WaiTaTapa is making as one of the chief pastoral and milking districts of the Dominion 13 reflected in the splendid all-round quality of the exhibits of stock at the show,, The judges of come sections went into raptures over the exhibits. Mr. Fred. Vauchan, of Hukaka, who judged the pnreJ>red;;Shorthorns, described them as befn# as fine a lot as had ever been pot together in a show ring in New Zealand. It was a pleasure, on account of "their , general excellence, to judge them. • Speaking as a fiawke's Bay faTreer he ivae: pleased to see that in some seotions local breeders outclassed the stock representative of his province. The Wairarapa animals compared favourably with Shorthorn cattle that had come "before him in the show' ring in the Dominion, and they were a credit to the district. Sir Walter Buchanan was, as usual, to the fore among local breeders, gaining many, high awards. The milking Shorthorns also pleased the jndge, Mr. T. H. Windlcy, of Te Horo, whose award for champion bull went to Mrs. J. Wall, of Hastings, for a diHjp red animal, Mr. S.,.Bpf.ton, of Pahiatua, coming a •very gpixl second with another red. The others'were-all nico dairy bulls, There was a bigger, entry for. two-year-old bulls of-fair .quality. The honours in the yearling .bull class .went to Mrs. Wall, and, the animal, she exhibited was described by.- , the-judge- as tho coming champion. The aged cows, wore easily judged, Mr. Bolton.-winning the championslup. The three-year cows , were referred to as a grand lot, while in two-year there was a weak eritryi -but good staff. As regardg'the milkers, the judge remarked that they were a very good class indeed, but needed.a little more, attention. As to the Aberdeen Angus breed, these are not usually shown in any great number, and the entries at the present show are .very satisfactory. They comprised, commented the judge, very fine exhibitions. In;Herefords, also, the quality was described' as" very high. Tho JViesdans vere," not a very extensive lot, but were nlLTgopd; beasts, while as regards AyrBhires.. therq irae not' a. weak beast in the collection.- The cattle were indeed, good-.01l round, the yearlings and two-year-old crossbreds'lwing quite a feature of tho show. The champion Jersey crossbred, exhibited by A. N. Johnston, of Carterton, was a very fine animal, and was -the centre of much admiration throughout tho day.

Sheep Classes, Aa was only natural, sheep were a pleasing-feature of the show. In Southdowns, the. judge, Mr.S. R, Lancaster, of Palmereton North, remarked that they were a • very good class right through. The...winning sheep compared favourably, with any he had eve r seen, their quality lieing exceptional. Tn passing, the. judge pointed' out that the old Nelson Bros', flock, now dispersed, wns very much iniesed in the pens, making , the competition very (limited. Wairarapa is noted for its Romney Marsh sheep, nnd judges cjuiokly como to the opinion that representatives of this breed n.t tho show were' nil" of very excellent quality. Messrs. W. Porry and B. Rnyner, of Sfostarton, and Mr. G. B. lAJlon, of Taratahi, were the most successful exhibitors in well-con-tested classes. GJincolns also pleased the judges,. and Mes3rs. B. Baynor, !A. E. Anderson (of ClarovSle), and W. Perry ■were in particular successful. Among the Corriedalcs iho iudge was again very fnvonraWy iinpresoil, the; sheep of this breed shown having excellent pointe for wool. Fat sheep have always been a feature of tho Cartorton Show, and at, this fixture they provetl to bo no exception to tho rulo, the quality being good all round. Pigs. Housed in now substantial pons, the pigs como up to oxpoctnHoM, both in point of quality and quantity. The judge, Mr. S. R, Lancaster, described all tlie. breeds exhibited as buing of exceptionally good quality-the-y wore quite up to any standard lis nad wen in New Zealand. Ho had not seon n hotter lot of pigs for many years, every class competing como up to standard.

. THE PRIZE-LIST; Appended are tho Tosults of tho first day's judging;— CATTLE. Purebred Shorthorns. Bull over three years old: R. A. Turner, Eltham, 1 and champion. Three-vcar-old bull: E. Buick (Jfasterton), 1. Two-year-old bull: S D. I). M'Lean (Ifaraekaknho), 1; G. A. iTurner, 2. Tearlini; bull: B. D. T). M'Lean, 1; 'Arch. it'Lcan (ILwko's Bay), 2. Cow, nny ago: Sir Walter Buchanan, 1 and champion; B. D. J), if' Lean, 2. Three, year-old hoifer, visibly in calf or onlf at foot: F. E. Perry (Afartinboroujjli), "1; It. D. I). M'Lean, 2. Two-year-old Jieifer: E. B. D. M'-Loan, 1 and reservo champion; Sir Walter Buchanan, 2. Yearling heifer: It. Buick. lj E. D. D. Jl'Lean. 2. Pen.of two yearling heifore: It. D. D. M'l/can, 1; Sir Walter Buchanan, 2.. Bull and threo females: B, D. D.'M'Lean, 1 and 2. :.*•:.•);'-■ Milkino Shorthorns, Buiirovef' tiiree years: Mrs. J. Wall (Hastings), 1 and champion; Samuel Bolton. (Pahiatua), 2 and roscTvo chain--7nt.11. Two-yvvir-old bull: T. do la Ilayo (Woodville),']'; ]?, V. BroTTD (Weraroa) £. Tearling bull: s[ra. J. Wall (Hastings) 1 and 2. Cow, any age, visibly in crjf or in milk: Raimiol Bolton (Pahiatua), 1; Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Three-year-old hoifor: Mrs. J. Wall, 1; E. V.

Brown (Weraroa) 2. Two-ycar-ohl heifer: Mrs. J. Wall, 1; E. V. Brown, 2. Yearling heifer: Mrs. J. Wall, 1; Milton Alpass (Pahiatua), 2. Pen of two yearling heifers: Mrs. J. Wnll, 1; B. V. Brown, 2. Best herd of one bull and three cows: Mrs. ,7. Wall and 1!. B. Brown. Milking Shorthorn bull, two years and under: ,T. C. Bidwill (Featherston), land 2.

Aberdeen Angus. Bull over three years: Burling Bros. (Masterton). 1; Edward Cref-'swelf (Masterton). 2. Yearling bull: Edward Crosswell, 1. Cow, any age, visibly in calf, or calf at foot: Uurlinjj Bros., 1; Edward Cresswell, 2. Three-year-old heifer: Burling Uros., 1 and 2 and champion. Two-year-old heifer: Burling Bros.. 1 and 2. Yearling heifer: Edward Cresswell, 1. Cow or heifer, with calf at foot: Edward Cresswell, 1 and 2. Herefords. , ' ' ' Bull over three years old: D. M'Kenzie (Masterton), 1 and champion. Three-vear-old bull: J (J. TCillop (Mnsterton), 1.. Two-venr-old built D. M'Kenzie, 1 and reserve champion;, J. C. Killop, 2. Yearlinir bull: D. M'Kcnzio, 1 and 2. Two-vear-old heifer: J. C. Killop,. 1 and champion. Yearling heifer: J. C. Killod. 1 and 2. Milkers. Two-voar-old heifer: Moore Bros. (Carterton). 1; James Fisher (Clarevillo), 2. Two'two-vear-old heifers: James Fisher, 1: Moore Bros., 2. Three yearling heifers: 11. 'Basselt (Pnlefield), 1; Axel Knutson (Carterton). 2. Yearling • heifers, crossbred Shorthorn: James Fisher (Olareville). 1 and 2. Yearling heifer, crossbred Friesian: T. E. Maunsell (WaihokekeV 1; James Fisher, 2. Yearling heifer, crossbred Ayrshire: W. Moore (Ciirrinsrton). 1 and 2. Yearling heifer, crossbred Jersey: A. N. Johnson (Cartflrton). 1 and champion; H. Eayner (Pnrkvalo). 2. Ayrshtres. Bull over three years: Porirua Mental Hospital. 1 and 2 and champion and reserve champion. Three-year-old bull: Pnrirua Mental Hospital, 1. Two-year-old bull: David Buchanan (Tiakitahuna), 1: C. B. Morgan (Woodville), 2. Yearline bull: C. B. Morgan, 1; Porirua Mental Hospital, 2. Cow, any ape, visiblv in calf or in milk: Porirua Mental Hospital. 1 and champion; C. B. Mor<ran, 2 and reserve champion. Three-vear-old heifer: C. B. Morgan, 1; W. Moore (Carrington), 2. Two-year-old heifer: W. Mnnre. 1; H W. H. Grigge, 2. Yearling heifer: David Buchanan, 1; Porirua Mental Hospital, 2. Pen of two vearling heifers: David Buchanan, t , . Porirua Mental Hospital, 2.. Best herd of one bull and three cows or heifers: Porirua Mental Hospital. 1; W. TJ. Goodnck (Otane), 2. Best Ayrshire bull, two rears old and under:' H. W. H. Griggs. 1; W. Moore, 2. Best Ayrshire cow. two years old and under: W. Moore, 1: 11. W. H. Grieg*. 2. Jerseys, Bull, over three years: W. H. Booth (Carterton), 1 and champion; E. B. Eagle (Carterton), 2 and reserve chamuion. Two-year-old bull: P. C. Anderson (Parkvale). 1. Yearling bull: W. H. Booth (Carterton), 1 and 2. Cow anv H. Booth, 1; Fj.B. Eagle, 2. Three-year-old heifer: W. H. Booth, 1: E. B. Me, 2. Two-year-old heifer: W. H. Booth, 1 and 2. Yearling heifer: E. B. Eagle, 1; W. H. Booth, 2. Pen of two vearline heifer*: E. B. Eagle. 1; W. H. Booth, 2. Best herd of one bull and three cows or heifers: W. H. Booth, 1: E. B. Eagle, 2. Jersey T>nll, two years old nnd under, in Wairarapa or Masterton electorates: P. C. Anderson (Parkvale), 1. Jersey heifer, two years old and under, In Wairnrapa or Mnsterton electorates: H. Catt (Carrerfon), 1; J. St.inden (Dalefield) 2. Tcarlin? heifer, in Wairarana or Mas- , terton electorates, exhibited by non-pro-fe.«ional breeder: H. Catt, 1; J. Standen, 2.

Frlesians. Throp-yenr-okl bull: Bloomfteld Farm Co. (TTnper Hnth. 1 and champion. Two-year-old bull: W. Abbott (Dalefield). 1 and reserve champion: Cluny Friesinn Farm Co. (Trontham). 2. Yearling "bull .- F. A. Bnnny (Ahiarnbe), 1; W. Bevnn filfanakau), 2. Cow, any air", in calf or in milk: W. 1 and champion; Cluny jPriesinn Farm Co.. 2 nn<l reserve champion. Threo-vear-old heifer: W. Beven (Manaknu). 1 ; Clnnv "Eriea'an Co., 2. Two-year-old heifer: Clnny Frisian Co.. 1 and 2. Yearlincr hnifer: Btoomf>«W Farm Co., 1; Cluny Frjpsian Farm Co.. 2. Pen of two yenrlinj heifers: RloomMd Farm Co., 1: Olnny Fnosian Farm Co., 2. Best- herd nf one bull ard three rows or h<>ifera: W. Bovan, 1; Clnny Friesian Farm Co. 2.

Fat Cattle. On account of the shortage of feed, the entries in the fat cattle classes -were disappointinK in.point of view of numbers. Them wns no competition, and entries winch were received for onlv four clnsßM all came from two cihibitoi-s. Sir Walter Buchanan "=cooped the nool " tlic .Judjw. Mr. .T. Webb, of Taihnne, mnkinar th_e following awards:—Bulloek over four years old: Sir Walter Buchanan, 1. Bulloelt (li ,- ee vears old: Sir Walter Buchanan, 1. Cow." any age, Sir Wfllter Buchanan. 1. Two bullocks, suitable for export tone entry): No award made.

SHEEP. Southdowns. Earn, ov«r 30 months: James Knight (Feilding), 1 and 2, and champion. Ham, over 18 and under 30 month's: Jamea Knight, 1 and 2. Rnm. under 18 months: James Knight, 1 and 2. Two Tame, under 18 months: James Kniirht. 1 and 2.' Earn, under 18 months, shorn by machine since October 1: James Knight, 1 and 2. Ono ewe, over 30 months,- with lamb at foot: W. H. Booth (Cartcrton), 1 and 2. One ewe, over 18 and under .10 months, with lamb at foot: James Knight, 1 and champion: W. H. Booth, 2. Ono owe, under 18 months: James Kniirht, 1 and 2.. One ewe, under 18 months, shorn since October 1: James Knight, 1 and 2. Two owes, under, 18 months: Jamee Knight, 1 and 2. Romnoy Marsh, One ram, over 30 months: W. Perry (Hasterton), 1 and 2, and champion. Ram, over 18 and under 30 months: W. Perry, 1 and 2. R,am, under 18 months: W. Perry, land 2. Rum, under 18 months, shorn: James Knight, 1; A. P. Sou they (Masterton). 2. Two rams, under'lß months: W. Porry. 1; G. E. Alien (Taratahi),-2. Ewe. over HO. months, with lamb at foot: G. E. Allen. 1 and champion. Ewe, ovbt 18 and under SO months, -vritli lamb: 1 and 2 and champion. Ewe, under 18 months: G. E. Alen, 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months: G. E. Allen, 1 and 2. English Leicesters. lam, over 30 months: A. J. Cooper and Co. (Mnsterton), 1. Ram, over IB months and under 30: A. J. Cooper and Co., t and 2. Two rams, under 18 months: A. J. Cooper and Co. Ewe, over SO months, with lamb: A. .T. Cooper and Co., 1. $wo, over 18 nnd under 30 months, with lamb: A. J. Cooper nnd Co., 1 and 2. T'iwe. under 18 months: Duncan Mathoson (Carrington), 1; A. J. Cooper nnd Co., 2. Two owefi, under 18 months: Duncan Matheson, 1. Corricclalcs. Ram. over 30 month?!: T. O. Haycock (Ma.rtuiboroiittM. 1. Ram. over 18 and under 30 -month's: T. f). Haycock. 1 mirl champion. Rani, under 18 monlilis: ■ T. 0. Haycock, 1. Two rams, undnr 18 nvonths: T. O. Haycock. One c«-e, ovo.r 30 months, with lamb: T. 0. Hitvcoek. 1. 2, and champion. Kwe. over 18 and under 30 monfhs, with lamb: T. O. Haycock. 1 nnd 2. Jvwe, nniVr IS months: T. 6. Tlaycnck. 1 and 2. Two eweu, under 18 nionths: T. 0. Haycock, 1 and 2. Lincolns. Ham. over 30 months: W. Pnrry, 1 and champion; A. E. Anderson (Clnroville), 2. Ram. over 18 nnd under 30 mmifllw; A. V.. Anderson. 1 and reserve champion; B. TCayner (Mnsterton), 2. Ram, under 18 months: B. R-n.yner,'l and 2. Ram. under 18 months, shorn: B. Riiyner 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months: B. Ravner, 1; A. E. Anderson, 2. Bwo, over 30 nionths. with lamb: B. Itayner. 1 ai"' reserve champion; A. E. Anderson, 2. Ewe, over 18 and under 30 months: B. Rayn'er, 1 and champion; A. E. Anderson, 2. Ewe. under 18 monlihs: B. Rayner,

lj A. E. Anderson, 2. Two ewes, under IS months: A. E. Anderson. 1; B. liaynsr, 1!. Fanners' C'asses. Three fat ewes, shorn: Morris and ITat--per (Masterton), 1; A. Clark (Feathcrslon), 2. Threo fat wethers, shorn: Morris and Harper, 1 and 2. 'J'lireo fat wethers, under 18 months, shorn: A. Clark, 1; Morris and Harper, 2. Tlitpo fat ewp.l in wool: A. Clark, 1; A. J. Cooper Mid-Co., 2. Two ewes, -with Inmb; at foot, shown in wool: .Tames Fisher (Clarevillc), 1 and 2. Three ewes, under 18 months, shown in wool: .Tames Fisher, 1 and 2. Pain, in ivooi: Tamps Fisher. 1 and 2. Three fnt lambs: F. Court (Carterton). 1; James Fisher, 2.

Fat Lambs. Three' lambs, noT stud sheep (Down or Down cross): Jnjne? Fisher, 1 and champion; F. Court, 2. Throe lambs, not stud sheep (Longwool or cross): James Fisher, 1 and 2. Three lambs suitable for freezing: James Fisher, 1; A. Clark. 2. Fat Sheep—Shorn. Three wethers, under .10 months: A. Clark, 1; Morris and Harper, 2. Three wethers or ewes or mixed wxe.s under IB months: G. E. Yule.. 1. Three ewes, owes, any ago: Morris and Harper. 1 and 2. Three wethers under 30 months: P. Court (Carterton), 1 and 2. Three wethers or ewes, or mixed sexes, under 18 months. G. E. Yule, 1. Three ewre, any aeo: G. E. Yule, 1; James Fisher. 2 Three, wethers or maiden ewes, of any breed, under 18 months: James Fisher, ,1 and 2. TliTee withers under 18 months: James Fisher, 1; A. Clark, 2. Heaviest Fat Sheep. One wether: James Fisher, 28G11)., 1; M. Knowles (DaHield), 2811b., 2. One ewe: James Fisher, 2301b., 1; James Fisher, 2091b., 2. One wether, under 18 months: H. Rayner (Parkvale), 14911)., 1; James Fisher, 1391b., 2. One ewe. under 18 months: K. ilayner, 1381b., 1; May Kenner (Belvedere), 1251b., 2. PIGS. Boar, Berkshire, 12 months and over: Porirua Montol Hospital, 1; Mrs. J. Wall 2. ' Boar, Berkshire, over six and under 12: Mental Hospital, 1 and champion; Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Boar, Berkshire, under six , months: Mental Hospital, 1; Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Sow, Berkshire, 12 months and over: Mrs., J. Wall, 1 and 2 and champion. Sow, Berkshire, over six and under 12 months: Mental Hospital, 1; Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Sow, Berkshire, under six months: Mental Hospital, 1; Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Boar, Tamworth, 12 months and over: Mrs. J. Wall, 1 and champion, Sow, Tamworth, 12 months and over: Mrs. J. Wall. 1 and 2 and champion. Sow, Tnmworth, over six and under 12 months: Mis. J. Wall, 1 and 2. Sow, Tanvworth, under six months: Mrs. J. Wall, 1, Boar, Yorkshire, 12 months and over: Mental Hospital, 1 and champion; Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Boar, Yorkshire, over six and under 12 months: Mental Hospital, 1; Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Boar, Yorkshire, under six months: Menial Hospital, 1; Mrs. J. Wali, 2. Sow, Yorkshire over six and under 12 months: Mental Hospital, lj Mrs. J. AVall, 2. Sow, Yorkshire, under six months: Mrs. J. Wall, 1; Mental Hosmtal. 2. Sow with litter: Mrs. J. Wall, !; G: W. Deller Estate (Carterton), 2. Sow with litter, owned in Wairarapa or Masterton electorates: G. W. Doller Estate. Porker, under 1121b., live weight: G. W. T)eller Estate 1. Bacon pi?. IGO to 2001b. live weight: Mrs. J. Wall, 1 and 2. Two porkers, not exceeding 1121b. live weight: Mrs. J. Wall, 1; G. W. Deller Estate, 2.

FARM PRODUCE AND GRAIN. "The farm produce and grain exhibits right through are really line; they comprise, tho best sample I have seen lit Carterton," remarked the judge, Mr. El. Harper, of Mataliuwi. As regards butter,, in tnis section tho exhibits were all up to the standard set locally, and gave tho judgo no room for y complaint. Tho cheese was , of exceptionally lino quality, and tho competition very Seen, Tho following aro the results:—

Grain, . Wheat: N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. (Masterton), 1; W.F.C.A. Ltd. (Carterton), 2. Snarrowbill oats: ii'.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., 1; Wi'.CA. Ltd. (I'ciUliug), t Black Tartarian oals: iS'.Z. I/Oiin and Mercantile, 1; W.F.C.A. (Carterton), 2. Wliito Tartarian oats: N.Z. Loan and Mercantile, 1. Dun oate: G. H. Perry and Co, (Masterton)l and 2. Grey oats: W.F.C.A. (Carterton), 1; G. II; I'orry and Co., 2. Algerian oate: G. 11. l J erry and Co., 1; ]N.i. Loan and Mercantile, 2. Kosobory oats: N.Z. Loan and Mercantile, lj *i. H Perry and Co., 2. Any other variety of'oate,--lo be named: W.F.CA. Ltd. (Carterton), 1; N.Z. Loan and Mercantile 2 ' Best collection seed peas: W.F.C.A. (Carterton), 1. Best collection seed maiao; "W.F.C.A., 1. Barley: G. 11. Perry and Co., 1 and 2. Cai>e barley: W.F.C.A., 1; G. 11. Perry mhl Co. 2. Collection of seeds, grown locally: N.Z. Loan, and Mercantile, 1; \\.1i.0.A., 2.

■ ■ Butter Exhibits. Powdered butter ealtod, farmers only: Miss Kay (Tβ Whiti), 1; Mrs. W. J. Feast (Ahiakouka), 2. Powdered butter, iarmers only: Mrs. G. E. Allen (Tipua, Masterton), 1; Mrs. AV. J. least, 2. Iresh butter containing no salt, farmers only: Miss Kay 1. Butter prepared for export, factory only: Masterton Dairy Co., 1 and 2. Cheese. Factory cheeso, coloured: Dalefield Dairy Co., 1; Parkvalo Dairy Co., 2. Factory cheese, white: Carrington Co.op. Dairy Co., 1; Dalefield Dairy Co., 2. Collection of four export chijese: Dalefield Dairy Co. 1; Carrington Go.-op. Dairy Co., 2. Two export cheeso, for first assistants only: Carrington Co-op. Dairy Co., 1; Tarntahi Dairy Co., 2.

Fleece Wool. Romney. wool, two fleeces: W. H. Booth ■(CLivrington),. 1; Moore Bros. (Car.torton) 2; G. E. Allen (Masterton), 3. Lincoln wool two fleeces: W. H. Booth, 1; F. M. Reynolds (Carterton), 2; A. K Anderson (Clareville), 3. Two fleeces, anv breed or cross otlior than- Ronmoy or Lincoln: T. O. Haycock (Corriedaio owe wool, value oC2 is. lid.), 1; E. Clarke (wool value Ml 17s. Id.), 2. COMPETITIONS. In tho afternoon, when tho weather was fino the firsb day's competitions were held. There was a fair number of entries, and some good performances were put up. Following aro tie res'iHs:-. Trotting horse, to bo ridden: W. hedmond (Carterton), 1; William Hughes (Masterton), 2. _ ■ _ Trotting horse, in harness: W. «edinand, 1; William Hughes,. 2. Maiden leaping: Miss Marion Hartan, 1; Eric Hornor 2. Pony leaping: V. J. Ashton, 1; Jack "sheep'dog trials: C. S. Hay's Masterton Me*, 1; AV. M. Jury's Ponatahi Oall, 2; C S. Hay's- William Wallace, 3 • Hunters, juniping: H. llassall (Hasltings), 1; J. J. Bryco (I'eilding).