A. AND P. SHOW.

Grey River Argus, 18 February 1927, Page 3

A. AND P. SHOW.

PEOPLE'S DAY. Spoiled by Rain. When every- indication seemed to point to a most successful day the proverbial bad luck of the West Coast A. and P. Show came to light again and heavy rain fell about 1.30 p.m., and to crown this the ringing of the firebells drew the majority of the crowd away from the ground to the scene of the fire, -file rain made the ground and track totally unfit for sports and after one or two items were got off, it was decided to postpone the rest of the sec tions till Saturday next. Many '.had gathered from the country and these people together with those of the town were compelled the pleasures of People’s Day. The championship awards to hand are:—■ A JUDGE’S IMPRESSIONS. In the course of a conversation with an ‘‘Argus’’ reporter, Mr AV. -I. Jenkins, who judged the sheep, cattle, and pig section, spoke highly- of the excellent organising work which had been accomplished in connection with the Show. It was very unfortunate, he said, that the efforts of the Association towards making ‘‘ People’s Day ’’ a pronounced success should have been mairade by inclement weather conditions. He especially praised the splendid organising work of the President, Mr IL W. K itchiiigha in, the Secretary (Air 11. Hose), also the various committees whose efforts had been a “labour of love.’’ Referring to the exhibits, Mr Jenkins said that the entries in the cattle section were disappointing compared with those of previous Greymouth Shows. The lack of interest in improving the breeding of cattle, however, was pretty general in the Dominion, and could be accounted for by- the drop in tin- price of butter fat, which had caused farmers to devote more attention to other departments of the industry. Tile stock brought over by Air I’arlane, of Cashmere, Christchurch, were the only exhibits which could be termed high class in the cattle section. Continuing. Mr Jenkins said the sheep exhibits at the Show were exceptionally good, and the quality was quite up to that of any metropolitan Show. '1 he pig section was another fine one, and the quality- of the exhibits proved that the Coast was making great strides in this profitable branch of the industry The exhibitors in the horticultural an 1 vegetable sections were deserving of the highest praise, said Air Jenkins, and both these sections were well worth the price of admission. The collections of native berries, flowers and shrubs, shown bv Airs Palmer and Aliss Palmer of Rotomanu, were a feature of the Show, also the ten bouquets of native flowers and berries, which were artist-ii-allv arranged both from the standpoints of design and beauty. Championships. SHEEP. Champion Southdown Rani.—A. W. -Adams (Sheffield) 1. Champion Southdown I'.wo. —A. \\ ■ Adams (Sheffield). CATTLE. Champion Jersey Cow. —A. F. Dim-| miek (Koiterangi) 1. j Champion Jersey- Bnl‘l.—\\ainiung> State Farm 1. Champion Ayrshire Cow. —,T. Parlane (Cashmere) 1. 'The following are the results of the sports that were held yesterday:— HORSES. Champion Draught. —11. \V. Ixitchingbam. Champion Hack. —D. Gillander < apt. Alurphy. Champion Harness Horse. —AV. Hughes. The following are the remaining results of the various sections: — 120 YDS. MEN’S FOOTRACE. First Heat.—Johnston 1, Griffiths 2. Time 12 3-5. Second Heat—Lamont 1, James 2. Time 12 4-5. Final—Johnston 1, Lamont 2, .Tames. 3. Timo 12 3-5. JUMPING COMPETITION. 1). Gillander’s Capt, Alurphy.’’ .. I J. Ryan’s “Toby” 2 The men’s footrace was to be originally have been 220 yds. but owing to the rain and the state of the ground, it was decided to lessen the distance to 120 yards. Cattle. SHORTHORNS. Bull (1) —F. G. Frankpitt 1. Alilking Class—Bull (1): F. G. Frank pitt. Yearling Heifer (1). —A. J. Palmer’s Grace 1. I Heifer, calved since July 1, 1926, (1) —A. J. Palmer’s Poppy 1. Two animals, any sex (1). —A. J. Palmer’s Grace and Poppy I. AYRSHIRES. Bull any age (1). —J. Parlane (Hals well) 1. Two-year-old Bull (1). —J. Horan 1. Yearling Bull (1). —A. J. Palmer’s Sambo 1. Cow, any- age (1). —J. Parlane’s Go wan Bank Rosa 1. Two animals, any sex (2). —J. Par lane 1 and 2. Cow, any- age (3): —.». I'arlane’s Go wan Bank Beauty 1. FRIESANS. Bull Calf, West Coast class (I).—H. E. Hodgkinson’s (Rotomanu) Greenhill | Sylvia de Koi 1. Heifer, West Coast Class (2). —H. E. Hodgkinson’s Greenhill Sylvia 1. Cow, any age (1). —A. Bradley- (Hu- ■ karere) 1. CROSSBRED MILCH COWS. Milch Cow, any age (4).—W. E

Norton’s Dora 1, A. Bradley’s Topsy L’. Two heifers (1). —J. Horan 1. Cow or Heifer, in milk (1). —A. Brad ley’s Topsy 1. Cotter’s Cow (3). —D. Kelly (Blake town) 1. PAT CATTLE. Bullock (1). —I'. Hamer (Totara ‘Flat) 1. Bullock Hereford (1). —P. Hamer 1. Two Bullocks for butchering purposes (2). —P. Hamer 1. Bullock, under four years (2): —P. Hainer 1. (Wellington Merchants’ Silver Challenge Cup). BUTTERFAT TEST. A. J. Palmer’s Buttercup (Rotomanu) 1.02 1. J. ' Parlane’s (Halswell) Gowan Bank Rosa 1.00 2. W. E. Norton’s (Coal Creek) Fatty .962 3. Sheep. English Leicester Ram (2). —W. J. Jenkins (Sheffield) 1 and 2. English Leicester Ewe (2). —W. J. Jenkins 1 and 2. Border Leicester Rem (2). —Waimun ga Farm 1 and 2. Romney Marsh Ewe (7). —Alan Grant 1, A. W. Adams (Sheffield) 2 Alan Grant. 3. Three One-Shear Romney aßms (9)— A. Grant 1,2 and 3. Southdown Ram (10). —A. W. I, A. Grant 2 and 3. West Coast Class (3). —J. Brown 1 A. J. Palmer 2. Southdown Ewe (10). —A. W. Adams I and 2, AV. J. Jenkins 3 and h.c. West Coast Class (4). —J. Brown j and 2. Crossbred, three ewes or wethers, any age (2). —AV. J. Jenkins 1, A. AV. Adams West Coast Class (1). —A. J. Palmer 1. Ram, owned hy AVest Coast Exhibitor (2). —A. J. Palmer 2. HALFBRED STOCK. Ram, any age (2). —A. AV. Adams 2 Ewe, any age (2). —A. AV. Adams 1 and 2. West Coast Class (1). —A. J. Palmer v.h.c. FAT SHEEP. Three Ewes (1). —M. Rea 1. Three AVeth-ers (1). —A. J. Palmer 1 i LAMBS. Three Fat LanJw, suitable for freezing, bred on AVest Coast (7). —J. Brown 1, G. F. Drayton 2, IF. Gilmer 3. Three Fat Lambs, suitable for but cher’s purposes, bred by exhibitor (Q) —A. J. Palmer 1 and 11. Gilmer 3 Three Fat Lambs, sui able for freezing open (7). — IF. Gilmer 1, G. E. Drayton 2, A. J. Palmer 3. Pigs. BERKSHIRE. Boar, any age (1). —AVaimunga Farm’s Dominion Item 1. Boar, under six months (2). —A. E Kilpatrick’s AVandella l.

Sow, any age (7). —A. E. Kilpat rick’s AVondella Annie 2, Waimunga Harm’s Gressmore Lass 3. Sow, under six months (2). — A. C. Kil Patrick’s AA r onciella Blanch 1. Sow, any age, in pig (1). —A. C. Kil Patrick’s Sunnyside Fidelle 1. TAMWOBTHS. Boar, any ago (1). —TT. E. Eton’s (North Beach) Springdale Loftus 1. Sow any age (1). —G. Ashton (Grey mouth) 1. OTHER BREEDS. Sow, any age (2). —AV. E. Tlton 1 and 2. Sow, with litter (1). —AV. E. Flton 1 Porker (1). —A. C. Kilpatrick 1. Baconer (1). —A. C. Kilpatrick 1. CROSSBREDS. Boar, any ago (1). —AV. Fisher (Nelson Creek) 1. Sow, any age, (I).—AV. E. Eton’s Spring Lass 1. Produce. HOME AND DAIRY. Preserved Fruit, three varieties. — (1) Airs J. Collogan 1. Home-made Jam, three varieties (5) Mrs C. Fass 1, Miss M. L. Cunliffc 2, Miss V. Kettle 3. Home-made pickles, three varieties (2). —Mrs J. Collogan 1. Butter 11b, roll or pat (I ). —A. J. Palmer 1. Dish of Fancy Butter (1). —Mrs C. Fass h.c. One Dozen Hen’s Eggs (1). —Mrs C. Fass 1. Two Bars Home-made Soap (3). — Edgar Smythe 1, Mrs C. Fass 2. Home-made Jelly, three varieties (1) Mrs E. Fass 1. Home-made Sauce, three varieties (1. —Mrs C. Fass 1. Home-made Chutney (1). Mrs E. Fass. VEGETABLES. Two White Cabbages (2). —Alf Coumbe 1. Three Carrots long red (5). —Miss E. Butler 2. Three Carrots, short 17). —A. J. Palmer 1, Miss E. Butler 2. Three Beetroot, round (0). ACoumbo 1. Three Parsnips (2). —W. Ayling 1. Six Onions brown (1). —A. Coumbe 1. Six Onions silverskin (1). —A. Coumbe 1. Eschalots (3). —-Miss E. Butler 1, Mrs M. Graham 2. Twelve Broad Beans (3). —A. Coumbe 1. Twelve Kidney Beans (3). —Mrs M. Graham 1, Miss E. Butler 2. Twelve Garden Peas (3). —A. .T. Pal mer 1, Mrs M. Graham 2. Two Curley Lettuce (8). —J. J Johnston 1, A. Gibson 2, Alf Coumbe SCHOOL CLASS. Potatoes (5). —Camerons School 1, Pa roa School 2. FIELD ROOTS A.ND CROPS. Sheaf of Oats (2).--M. Rea 1. Bag of Chaff (I).—A. J. Palmer. Sample of Hay 13).— A. C. Kilpatrick i. L«-