FARMING INTERESTS

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 41, 12 November 1926, Page 12

FARMING INTERESTS

CANTERBURY A. AND P. ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. BY Telegbapu.-peess association. Christchurch, November 11. The following championships were awarded at the Canterbury A- and P. Association’s Show to-day:— Merino (fine combing)—Ram: J. Stevenson; reserve, J. Stevenson. Ewe: N. G. and R. H. Bruce; reserve. Sir George Clifford. , Merino (strong combing)— Ram: J. Stevenson; reserve, L. Mactarlane. Ewe: N. G. and R. H. Bruce; reserve, W. W. Mcßae. English Leicester— Ewe: W. Letham; reserve, W. Latham. Border Leicester—Ewe: H. Rudqenklau; reserve, R. J. Low. Lincoln—N.Z. and Australian and Co., champion and reserve ram and ewe. Romney Marsh—Ram: J. H. Grigg-, reserve, Canterbury Agricultural College. Ewo: J. H. Grigg; reserve, Canterbury Agricultural College. Soutndowns—Ram: J. H. Andrew; reserve, J. H. Andrew. . Shropshire—R. Parry, champion and reserve, ram and ewe. Ryelande—Ram: F. Hayhurst; reserve, J. Brooks. Ewe: T. A. Stephens; reserve, B. Withell. Halfbred Ram-L. White; reserve champion, B. S. Trolove. Ewe: L. White; reserve, L. White. Shorthorn bull champion—J. .A. Johnstone; reserve, L. White. Cow or heifer- J. Nison; reserve, J. Mcßride. Friesian—Bulb J. I. Royd; reserve, J. H. Grigg. Cow or hejfen J. I. Boyd; reserve, G. H. Hassell. Milking Shorthorn—Bull: R- J. Edgars. Cow or heifer: R. Peach; reserve, R. J. Edgar. Jersey—Bull: Martin and Murray; reserve, C. H. Watson. Cow or heifer: R. Maddren; reserve, R. Maddren. Ayrshire—Bull; J» B. Parlane; reserve, J. Parlane. Cow or heifer: J. Parlane; reserve, J. Parlane. Draught Entire—J, W. Smith.? reserve, James Dy Hie. Mare: H. E. Cook; reserve. Martin and Murray*

WANGANUI SHOW SUCCESSFUL SECOND DAY Dominion Special. Wanganui, November 11. The Wanganui Agricultural Association concluded its 52nd annual show to-day, when there was a -largo attendance for "Peoples' Day". Although the weather did not look at all promising the rain Held off and lowering clouds did not deter a large crowd from seeing the show, while a halfholiday, observed by the majority of business houses in Wanganui, gave city-folk an opportunity to attend the gathering. The chief attraction m the afternoon was the grand parade, when, for the inspection of those present, the prize-winners from the various stock sections were driven or led around the ring, the fine animals displayed showing that quality had been the dominant feature of the show. The equestrian events were also worth seeing, some excellent horsemanship being provided The trade section, with its miscellaneous exhibits, comprising aoto- ’ mobiles, tractors, agricultural. Imp ements. and all sorts of mechanical ni< Is to industry and comfort, attracten their share of attention, while around the side-shows others found ample to interest them. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. Championship awards in the sheep classes were:—. „ . _ — „ Romtiey Marsh-Champion.tarn-. N. G. Ravner. Mnsterton. Champion ewe: M. A.‘McLeod, Feilding. Southdown—Chnniinoti rani and chaninion ewh: C. E, Vale, Bulls. P Lincolns— Champion ram: W. Rayner, 'Leicester-Champion tarn: G. V. Pearce, Waßotafa. RING EVENTS. The horse events created much interest There were some very fine trade turnouts, the draught horses showing up prominently. The children s ponies made a good display, some of them being very clever. The jumping competitions wore a great attraction. Re-Four-years-old nnd upward: T. Carson’* Sheffield, I; Chamber-* lain’s Warplnne, 2. Entire nony. 14.2 and under: W. J. McDowell’s entry, 1. . , Harness horses, ponies, etc.—Brood mare: Mrs. R. Farley’s Bessie Bell, 1; W. E. Broderick’s Sunset. 2, Mare or gelding not exceeding 15.2: P. Chadwick’s Dentistry, 1; D. Suthei. land’s Boqnie Doon, 2. Single harness horse, 15 hands and over; P. Chadwick’s Dentistry, 1; D. Sutherland’s Bonnie Doon; 2; J. Heron s Kittv 3 All-round fillv, mare or gelding: New Zealand Express Company’s entries, I, 3, nnd 3. ... aw Mare, four-year-old and upwards: I. Penper’s Jess of Afnaqur, 1. Draught gelding, four-year-old and. upwards: New Zealand Express Company s Ofl Pair (entires not eligible) for general farm work: New ZealnM Express Company’s Paddy and Silver, 1. Spring cart mare or gelding up to I ton, to be driven: New Zealand Express Company's entries, 1 and 2; r. Pep. pen’s Jess of Arnaqur, 3. Spring cart mare or gelding up tn half a ton, to be driven; New Zealand Express Company’s Floss, it Wanganui Sash and Door Company s Floss, 2. Single harness horse under ,5 hands, to bo driven: Mrs. A. IT. Duxfields Sandy Bay, 1; Mrs. D. Bakker's Corncob, 2; Mrs. A. P. Shield’s Sidi, 3. Pony 12 hands and under, fo bo ridden by children under 13 years of age: W. J. McDowell’s Trixie, 1; A. Seymour’s Rhoderlck Dim, 2; Miss Eileen Ford’s Biddy, 3. District harness horse, to lie driven, open only to horses within tho radius of Waitotara j and Turakinai Rivers: P. Chadwick's Dentistry, 1; Mrs A. H. Duxfield’s Sandy Bay, 2; D. Sutherland s Bonny Doon. 3. Pony over 12 hands and not exceeding 13 hands, to lie ridden by children -under 14 years of acre: Mlsb fl Wiripo, 1; Miss Mysie Higgles’ Tim, 2; Mac Broderick’s Possum, 3. Pony over IS bands and rot exceeding U, to bs ridden: Miss Violet Brownlie's Queenio Dunn. 1; C. H. Walker’s Bunny. 2; Eric Carrell S Ginks, 3; Miss Ailsa Broderick’s Aroha, v.h.c. Jumping Competition—Maiden pony lump: Jack Bason’s Creamy, 1; Mao Peina’s Beauty, 2; A. Seymours Rhoderiuk Dhu, 3. „ , « Pony iumping 2 .Took Bnsoti r Creamy, 1; If.' ,T. McDoweM’s Trixie, 2; A. Seymour’s Rhoderick Dhu, 3.. . Consolation prize for ponies, donated by Mr. P. Chadwick: Mis* A. Broderick. 1: Jack Bason. 2; Deith Lvnch, 3: Maggie Higgie, v.h.c. In addition to the above, Mr, Chadwick also gave cash prizes to all non-winners, which was greatly appreciated by the recipients. Ponies HI hands and finder: A. Seymouris Rhoderick Dim, 1; Miss Joan Horrook’s Wee Colleen, 2. West Const champion hunters’ jumping competition: S, Svme’o Osprey. 1; F. Laird’s Hailstorm, 2; J. Shaw’s Rita . Grey, 3. Best male rider: G. Pcrrett. Ladies’ leaning competition: S, Syme’s Osprey. 1; O. Nelson’s Blue Moon, 2; Miss M. J. Stewart’s Gentleman .Tack, 3. Bending competition: W. J. McDowell’s Trixie, 1. DAIRY PRODUCE MARKET The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited have received the following cablegram from their London house under date Nov. 10:Butter.—New Zealand choicest stored, 140 s. to 1425. per cwt. Market quiet. Controlled, 148 s, to ISOs, per cwt. Very little sold. " . Cheese.—White, controlled, 86s. to 87s. Eer cwt.; coloured, 85s. to 86s. per cwt. larket steady.

The N.Z. Farmers’ Co-op. Diet. Co., Ltd., report:—We held our second cattle fait on November 9 when we yarded 900 bead of cattle and 800 sheep, which were offered to a good attendance. A good percentage of the stock went to Manawatu and Wellington buyers. Prices were not up to the first sale, but nevertheless we sold the bulk of the entry. Again Mr. C. Palliser's yearling steers topped the market, making £A 195., and Mr- A. Geddis topped the price with store bullocks at =£lo 16s. Prices were: Sheep.—-Ewes and lambs, all counted, 13s. 3d. to 15s. 6d-i fat phorn ewes, 155.; do. wetljers, 2ls. 6d. to 225.; fat woolly hoggets, 275. to 27s 2d.; aged woolly ewes, Ils. Pigs; .Weavers, "Oslo 25?. Cattle: Forward bullocks, dig 10s„ £9, £$ 178. Gd-. 4JO 2s>. 6d- to £lO 165.; three-year steers, £6. £6 10s. to £7 35.; two-year steers, £4 10s. to £5 55.; yearling do., £2 10s. £3, £3 35., £3 156. to £4' 19?.; light fat cows, £5 to £7; forward cows, £3 1?., £3 65., £3 19s. to £4 10s.; store cows, 275. 6d. to £2 10s.; two nnd three-year befiers, £2, £2 35., £? 7a. b 6d-., £3 Ws., £4 9s. to £4 165.; yeaning heifers (hard to atilt), 30s-. to 385.: bulls, £3 158. to £4; cows and calves, £3 10?. to £5. Dalgety and Co., Ltd-, Mastorton, report oii the Cqrterton sale as follows: A good yarding of pigs andln medium entry of cattle were submitted to the usmil attapdaiied. Coinpetition for pigs whs keep and the demand for cattls was on a par with recent, sale?, Following is the range of prices: Wennef nigs, 255. 6d., 245., 235. 6d., 235., 225. 6d.; 178. Cd. to 165.: store pigs, 315.; store cows, 305.; bulls, £5 155., £3 ss. to £1 &J. z