HOROWHENUA SHOW

Dominion, Volume 28, Issue 107, 30 January 1935, Page 14

HOROWHENUA SHOW

Opening Day Held in Brilliant Weather RECORD STOCK ENTRIES Detailed Results of Judges’ Awards

Dominion Special Service. Levin, January 29. The major attraction of the year for the farming community in Horowhenua and a fixture of interest to farmers in the centre of the lower portion of the North Island, was opened to-day at the show grounds, i Levin, when the Horowhenua Agricultural and Pastoral Association's twenty-ninth annual show commenced its two-days’ tenure. Yesterday’s clouds gave way to brilliant sunshine, and while farmers are anxious for rain to bring on the natural feed for stock and to increase production, there were none who wished for rain during the show days. The executive committee is gratified at the splendid improvement in the quantity of stock entries, which this year exceed 700, and establish a new record for the • association. This year’s figure represents a fifteen per cent, increase upon the entries received last year, and a fifty percent. improvement upon the 1933 figures. The pig classes account for a substantial portion of the additional entries. Whereas in 1933 pig entries were only 64, last year the total was 88,.and at this show there were 119 in competition. Tarnworths, with 43 exhibits, was the best

supported section. Horses and competitions were bettered by 25 entries to 228, cattle by nine to 229, and sheep by 19 to 133. The home cookery and needlework division, however, fell sharply from 409 to 216. the schools section also slumping from 220 to 190. The Jerseys were the most popular of the purebred sections in the cattle classes, there being 79 specimens on parade. Dairy cattle with 100 exhibits was the best supported section, the quality of the competing animals being very satisfactory. There was not a great deal of competition in the other purebred classes, but here again where numerous entries were lacking the quality was high. Romneys and Southdowns were equally well represented in the sheep division, the only other breed catered for, the Lincolns, being represented only by one breeder’s four entries. The day was given over to the judging of the various competitive classes, which included ring competitions. In the afternoon there was an excellent attendance, the amusement booths and sideshows proving the centre of attraction to the younger of the association’s patrons. The show will be continued to-mor-row, when the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. O. E. Macmillan, will officiate at the opening ceremony, and conclude in the afternoon.

JUDGES’ COMMENT DAIRY CATTLE.

“All the breeds were strongly represented in the dairy cow in milk class,” said Mr. H. J. Lancaster, Glen Oroua. “I was particularly taken with the younger cattle shown. The older stock was shown in very fair condition, but the younger dairy cattle was a promising indication of the future strength of the dairying industry in the Horowhenua district. The calf classes were most pleasing, and I found it difficult in many classes to separate the winning animals. I think this improvement is largely due to the effect the various calf clubs have had upon the coming farmers, and as the result of the keen competition I have suggested that six cards, instead of three, be given to encourage further the children’s ambition. In short, I was very pleased with my division, and although my duties were onerous I was pleased by the strength of the competition, and the promise shown by the young stock.” JERSEYS. The Jersey judge, Mr. M. D. Murray, of Woodville, said that never before had he been called upon to adjudicate in such strong classes. The quality was exceptionally high throughout, and, in his opinion, the exhibits would compare favourably with Jersey classes at any of the larger shows. The old classes were good, with the three milking classes particularly pleasing. The winning yearling heifers, with the highly commended and commended, were a nice bunch of dairy stock. The heifer calves were the best seen in any show ring for many years. This class was not only well supported numerically but the quality was very high. There was only one bull in the aged bull class, and that won the reserve championship, but the two-year-old class brought out some good specimens. The bull calves were another line of fine young stock. AYRSHIRES. “The Ayrshires shown here to-<lay are of a good standard on the whole.” said Mr. C. Robertson, Wellington. “I consider the bull champion as being a wellbalanced animal definitely in the first class, t.nd it won from the reserve by virtue of its superior style and conformation. The champion cow was also a fine specimen and plentiful in Ayrshire type. There might have been more in my classes, but the quality was present, and that, after all, is the main object.” FRIESIANS. “There was a slight improvement in the number of entries in the Friesian classes,” said Mr. C. Robertson. “There were no entries in the aged bull classes, and no championship was awarded. The winning yearling bull, however, was a really typical beast that should win championships in the future. The bull calves were an excellent class, but the winner was outstanding, showing rare character and being nicely balanced. The cows were fair, but all were rather out of form, thia being due to the dry spell. The winning two-year-old heifer was preferred for the championship by reason of its being evenly balanced, and, in short, quite superior to the other aspirants. The heifer class was also outstanding.” MILKING SHORTHORNS. “The exhibits were shown in fine condition, and without any ill effect as the result of the long dry spell,” said Mr. F. Bond (Rangiotu), the judge of the Milking Shorthorns. “Although there was not a great deal of competition in my classes, the breed was well represented. The winning heifer calf was an outstanding example of the breed, and although I think the champion bull is lacking in conformation. rhe bull calf has distinctive signs and should do well in the future.” RED POLLS. Mr. G. Forster-Pratt. Palmerston North, expressed disappointment at the number of animals he was called upon to judge. He thought competition should have been much stronger. The average quality was satisfactory, and, in his opinion, the two-year-old heifer that won the championship was a very nice animal. The yearling heifer was indicative of doing well at future shows, and the exhibits were, without exception, well shown by the attendants. SOUTHDOWNS. The Southdown judge, Mr. C. E. Vile, Bulls, held the opinion that the exhibits were in keeping with the best Southdown traditions, and thought that the stock had borne the heat of the season very well. The section made a good showing, although he regretted that there was not more competition in the male classes. ROMNEYS. Mr. W. IT. Gibson, Feilding. adjudicated in the Romneys. Although there was not a great number of entrants, the competition was fairly even all through, and the championship winners were good specimens of I lie breed. FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS. Mr. A. A. Mitchell, Kairanga, stated that the ewe entries were excellent In

quality. The lambs, although making a good showing, were obviously affected by the drought. Competition was even, and the awards well distributed among the entrants. PIGS. M. E. P. Nielsen, the pig judge, was delighted with his classes, and thought the Tam worths the best section. The champions in this section were of the type necessary for the selection of males and females for breeding purposes. The younger classes were lacking in the characteristics that made the older winning animals sucn excellent specimens, the chief weakness being shown in the head formation. The sows were a choice lot, and the winners were worthy representatives of the breed. The Berkshircs were also a good class, and the Levin Dairy Company’s exhibits in the Large Whites, Mr. Neilsen thought, should do much to raise the standard of the breed in the Horowhenua district. The Large Blacks were brought out in good order, and were numerically strong. The- litter classes in the crossbreds and purebreds were one of the features of his division, and should compare more than favourably with those at any other show. The porkers and baconers classes were keenly competed, and this, he thought, was an indication that breeders were making themselves conversant with the necessities of the modern trade requirements. CHAMPIONSHIPS The following were the championships awarded in the various stock classes: —

JERSEYS. Cow: P. A. Anderson’s Tararua Mayflower: reserve, A. Horn and Son’s Braeside Dawn. AYRSHIRES. Bull: Atkins Bros.’ Malioe's Rob: reserve, J. Hogg’s Greenfield’s John Henry. Cow: Atkins Bros.’ Malioe’s Bonnie Jean; reserve, Atkins Bros.’ Mahoe’s Felicity. FRIESIANS.

Cow: 11. Cameron’s Sealands Ideal Domino; reserve, Bartholomew Bros.’ Stainley Johanna Midnight. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Bull: R. V. Brown's Birkland Royal Briton. Cow: R. V. Brown’s Waimea Domingo; reserve, R. V. Brown's Waimea Primrose. RED POLLS.

Bull: H. G. Bryant’s Sedgemoor Toreador. Cow: H. G. Brvant’s Sedgemoor Gretchen; reserve. H. G. Bryant’s Glenburn Violet. SOUTHDOWNS. Ram: Mrs. B. H. Slack. Ewe: B. H. Slack; reserve, W. Kilslby. ROMNEYS. Rani: R. J. Law; reserve, J. 11. Mungavin. Ewe and reserve: J. H. Mungavin. BERKSHI'RES. Boar: H. E. Fieldhouse's Makowhai Black Prince; reserve, Cheltenham Dairy Co.'s Blythewood’s Rival Sth. Sow: 11. E. Fieldhouse’s Makowhai Jenny; reserve, Cheltenham Dairy Co.’s To Rapa Dorothy. TAMWORTHS. Boar: H. E. Fieldhouse's Rutherglen Rufus; reserve, Cheltenham Dairy Co.’s Mountlev Lord Ivan. Sow: Cheltenham Dairy Co.’s Mountley’s Golden Girl; reserve, H. E. Fieldhouse’s entry. LARGE WHITES. Boar; Levin Dairy Co. Sow: Levin Dairy Co. LARGE BLACKS. Boar: James Morgan's Lncerndnlc Bendigo. Cow: James Morgan’s Horowhenua Happy Days: reserve, James Morgan’s Horowhenua Shamrock. AWARDS

Awards were made as follow: — PONIES. (Judge: Mr. L. 11. Collinson, Palmerston North.) Boy or girl rider, under 10: B. Brown, 1; M. Hill. 2. Ditto, 11 to 15: A. Hill, 1; J. Mitchell, 2. Pony, under 11 hands: B. Brown, 1; B. Taylor. 2. Ditto. 11 to 12 hands: D. Blcnkhorn, 1; E. Whelan. 2. Ditto, 12 to 13: A. G. Hill. 1; W. Mitchell, 2. Ditto, 13 to 14: A. G. Hill, 1; J. Skilton, 2. Schoo! team: Poroutawhao, 1; Convent, 2 Groomed pony: D. Ddnton, 1; B. Taylor, DAIRY CATTLE. (Judge: Mr. H. J. Lancaster. Glen Oroua.) Dairy cow, in milk: J. G. Horn, 1; E. L. Spiers, 2. Ditto, judged as cow: J. G. Horn, 1; E. L. Spiers, 2. Heifer: J. H. Rolston. 1; E. L. Spiers, 2. Ditto, under 20 months: N. Clout. 1; J. G. Horn, 2. Ditto, pair: J. G. Horn, 1; J. H. Rolston, 2. Ditto, single, novices: N. Clout, 1; I. Shaw, 2. Ditto, yearling: K. Burling. 1; M.- Burling, 2. Yearling heifer, hand-fed: J. R. Rolston, 1: J. 11. Rolston. 2. Ditto, pair: J. H. Rolston, 1; 11. Burling, 2. Ileifer calf, reared by child under 15: B. It. Robinson, 1; B.' Rolston, 2. Ditto, reared on meal: 11. .1. Lancaster, 1; K. Burling. 2. Cow, dairy points: p. A. Anderson, 1; R. L. Horn. 2. Calf club's competition: B. R. Robinson. 1; L. Rolston, 2. Heifer calf: G. Brown. 1: P. Horn, 2. Young Farmers’ Club’s judging competition: JI. Brown, 1; J. Denton, 2. JERSEYS. (Judge: Mr. JI. D. Murray, Woodville.) Cow, aged: P. A. Anderson, 1 and champion; A. Horn and Son, 2 and reserve champion. Heifer, three years: A. Horn and Son. 1: P. A. Anderson. 2. Heifer, two years: A. Horn and Son, 1; B. R. Robinson, 2. Yearling heifer: A. Horn and Son, 1 and 2. Ditto, pair: A. Horn and'Son, 1; K. L. Horn, 2. Heifer calf: B. B. Robinson, 1; A. Horn and Son. 2. Ditto, pair: B. R. Robinson, 1; A. Horn and Son, 2. Yearling heifer: A. Horn and Son. 1: IT. J. Lancaster, 2. Junior breeding team: A. Horn and Son. 1; R, L. Horn, 2. Bull, aged: R. L. Horn. 1 and reserve champion. Bull, two years: J. n. Taylor, 1 and champion: P. A. Anderson. 2. Yearling bull: A. Horn and Son, 1; P. A. Anderson, 2 Bull calf: R. L. Horn, 1; J. 11. Taylor, AYRSHIRES. (Judge: Mr. C. E, Robertson. Wellington.) Atkins Bros, and J. Hogg were the only two exhibitors. Both championships, the cotv reserve championship and nine first places were obtained by Atkins Bros.. J. Hogg annexing the reserve bull championship. a first and two seconds. FRIESIANS. (Judge: Mr. C. E. Robertson, Wellington.) There were three exhibitors in the Friesians, with Bartholomew Bros, and 11. Cameron competing for the honours. Bartholomew Bros, won the reserve cow championship, three firsts, two seconds and three thirds, while H. Cameron’s stock took the cotv championship, three firsts and a second. The Boys’ Training Farm won a first, a second and a third. MILKING SHORTHOR-N'S. (Judge: Mr. F. Bond, Rangiotu.) 11. V. Brown dominated the Milking Shorthorn classes, his exhibits winning both elianuplonships, the cow reserve championship, nine firsts and one second award. The only other exhibitor, J. Slack, took a second place with liis bull calf—his only entry. RED POLLS. (Judge: Mr. G. Forster-Pratt, Palmerston North.) 11. G. Bryant had no competition to contend with in the Red Polls, all his animals being awarded places. His awards included both championships, a reserve championship, six firsts and three seconds. FAT SHEEP. (Judge: Mr. A. A. Mitchell, Kairanga.) F. Davies, two firsts and a second, headed the list of winners in the fat sheep classes. Nicholson and Ryder, and Miss JI. Feeney were both awarded a first place, A. M. Colqnhoun and T. Kearlns each receiving a second. FAT LAMBS. (Judge: Mr. A. A. Mitchell, Kairanga.) Competition was even in the fat lambs. It. W. Mcßeath, T. Kearlns and L. Staples secured firsts, R. IV. Mcßeath, Nicholson and Ryder (2) gaining second places. GIFT AND FARMERS’ CLASSES. First places were awarded to 11. G. Swainson, Mrs. JI. Kircaldie (2), 11. G. Bryant, A. J. Gimblett and P. Gardner, while second places were secured by Nicholson and Ryder, T. Kearlns, J. W. Denton, 11. G. Bryant and E. Bryant. SOUTH DO WNS. (Judge: Mr. C. E. Vile, Bulls.) Bam, aged: Mrs. B. H. Slack, 1 and champion. Ram lamb: Mrs. B. It. Slack, 1; J. 11. Staples, 2. Two-tooth ewes: J. 11. Slack, 1. Ditto, one: Atkins Bros., 1; J. H. Slack, 2. Ewes, with lambs: H. 11. Slack, 1; Atkins Bros., 2. Ewe lambs: J. H. Staple.', 1. Aged ewe: B. H. Slack, 1 and champion; W. Kilsb.v, 2 and reserve champion. Ewe, under 33 months: J. 11. Slack, 1; D. V. Brown, 2. Ewe lamb: J. 11. Staples, 1 and 2. ROMNEY MARSH. (Judge: Mr. W. 11. Gibson, Feilding.) Aged ram : 11. J. Law, 1 and champion; J. 11. Mungavin, 2 and reserve champion. Two-tooth ram: J. 11. Mungavin. 1 and 2. Ram lamb: J. 11. Mungavin, 1 and 2. Aged ewe: J. 11. Mungavin, 1 and 2 and champion. Four-tooth ewe: J. 11. Mungavin 1. Three ewes: J. 11. Mungavin, 1 and 2. Two-tooth ewe: J. 11. Mungavin. 1 and 2 , and reserve champion. Ewe lamb: J. IL Mungavin. 1; It. J. Law, 2. Ewe lambs: J. 11. Mungavin, 1 ami 2. RING COM PETITIONS. Maiden hunters: It. C. Blcnkhorn, 1; G. Vickers. 2. Pony race: B. Brown, 1; D. Blcnkhorn. 2. Pony jump: Miss D. Young. 1: J Cameron, 2. District jumping: D. Murphy, 1; G. Vickers, 2. Apple race: D. McDonald, 1; G. James, 2.