Horowhenua A. & P. Show

Horowhenua Chronicle, 27 January 1916, Page 2

Horowhenua A. & P. Show

Ihe iiorowhenua A. and I'. Association iielu ns lenui annual show on tiio lacecouiM! yesteiuuv, ana tuough tne entries showed a Killing oil, the atlenuanee oi tue pifb?*c prouaDly was as good as tne jnevious average, ana xne association will have a tan' amount to niuid over to the Wounded Soldiers unci, the association iiiaving .made this a, patriotic show. ilie weather was hue and warm, sometimes during the clay, trying, but on the whole pleasant, and every tiling weirC along smoothly. • The show wr.is opened, by the Rt. Jdon. U. I l '. Massey, wno broke his journey from Auckland lor tlie purpose. Tile luiMuber for the district, Air \V. 11. Field, was present, also Mr O. Buick, .ix.P. for Palmer,ston .North. The lit. Hon. W. E. -Uassey, in proceeding to declare the show open, cougiatulated the people ol the d'stritt 011 ihe excellence ot the snow and Ihe exhibits ,though it felt the loss ot so many producers, who were doing their duly at the front lighting their country, Empire and King. The exhibits were very orediitable to the district, of which Levin <was ihe centre. Two Government institutions had entered (the Boys' Training r arm and the \Veraroa Experimental farm) and their exhibits reflected great credit these institutions and tlie people who had got them up. The country on the wnole was enjoying a good season' except" Canterbury and North Otago, which were still suffering from the effects of the drought. TlieSe districts held some ol the most progressive farmers in the Dominion, and they deserved the sympathy of the people. The Dominion had never produced So much before as last year, and this showed that those left Oehind were doing their best to make up for the absence ol' those who had gone to the front. ife was pleased to know that this district had sent fair number of men to the front. The exports last year amounted to close on £32,000,«X>, about £5,500,000 ir. excess of the previous year's total, ye., good as last year proved to be, lie predicted that this year would beat it. A largo proportion of last year'a total was the product ol the soil. Ol the total, mutton accounted for i;2,8'J0,000, lamb £3,400,000, beet ,i;i,ia«,ooo, wool .£10,387,000, butter 700,0110, cheese £2,730,000 and hemp £571,000; a total of £23,962,000, ov approximately £24,000,000 from the soil. They were reaping high prices because of the war, but he could say that t'noy rather would, have reasonable prices with an honorable peace than high prices with war raging. Smoe .March last they had on behalf ol the imperial Government paid out £7,000,000 lor frozen produce, and the exports only were limited by tlie capacity 0: the ships to carry it, but he felt confident that they would be able to obtain enough ships to take away ,all the frozen produce without difficulty. Some io,OUO tons of cheese had been requisitioned by the Imperial Government at 7id per lb, and though this was below the present market rales there was practically no grumbling by cheese producers, and they had obtained the required quantity of cheese without the slightest trouble or difficulty (applause). Regarding the production of lruit Mr Massey said that in 19011, 101 cases 01 fruit were exported from the Dominion and in 1010 the quantity exported had increased to 62,104 cases. The export was still going 011 because they had the market, and he was confident that fruit would be one 01 the most important exports of the 'country, and one in which this district.would participate. largely. The Government had spent money in exhibiting at the Panama Exhibition, and the Dominion had practically swept the board in the agricultural classes, and had gained more prizes than any other country, taking a total of .457 prizes, and, this advertisement ■would do a tremendous amount of good to the country. J'lie president of the United States W oolgjrowers' Association said that America would have to take a back seat in wool and they (the woolgrowers of the U.5.A.,) ought to be ashamed to exhibit in the same class as New Zealand. They would have to follow on the lines of the latter country if they wished to succeed. Continuing, Mr Massey said in regard to the war we had got to win it, no matter how long it might last or how much it might cost. ihe people of this country had risen to the oocasion in helping to supply tlie Empire's requirements in food, etc., and what was most important of all—men; and they wanted more men to-day. No man who was fit to go to the front and could get away was doing his duty to his country by staying here. He would put it stronger and say that he not only was not doing his duty hut ho Mas assisting the enemy, and he who assisted tlie eni>my in any way was traitor to his country, and they had 110 cause to be proud ol iiiin. In conclusion, he had great pleasure in declaring the show open and hoped that it would be a complete success. Mr Field, M.P., in moving a vote of thanks to the Premier, said they were, proud of the facts that tie had just placed before them. Speaking 011 local matters he said, he hoped that the difficulties regarding the grounds would be overcome, and that the parties interested, the Levin Borough Council, A. and l'. Asooiation and Racing; Club would he able to como to an amicable arrangement and secure for Levin a sports ground, a show grounds and a racecourse for all time to come. If the racing club was not kept going the permit would he lost. A commission had been appointed to inquire into the matters of the Foxton wharf and the Levin-GTeat-tord railway, and he hoped that the public of this district would get Ijehindi these and push »tbem. along. Another matter of much moment was the

harassing of the rivers along the coast tor power mul lighting purposes. Investigations at present were being carried out regarding the Ma.nga.liao river. By driving a short tunnel under a low saddle it would be possible to divert this stream and provide 2-1,000 to 2.3,000 horsepower tor this coast. In this also the public should, assist. Referring to the war, .vir Field went on to say that if we lost, lite would not be worth living, an<l all who were hi to go to tlit? Trout should do so. We should have had compulsory service a year ago, and then the war probably would .hove been over by now and the lives of so many brave men not have been lost at the Dardanells. tie dul not think the voluntary system was fair. It was not fair to semi boys to the front while there were* men fit and able to go (applause). He thought we should have to abandon the voluntary systom. The vote of thanks to the Prime Minister was carried by acclamation. Judging was started a bit late, but was got through in good time. In the cattle division Mr E. >S. Lancaster secured four first prizes, three seconds and one third. Mr H. I/. Horn also did well in this section securing three first przes. 1 n fat cattle, the bu • of the awards went to Mr I'. A. Oillies, followed by Mr J. Kebbell. Messrs I). Gardner and J. Davies scor-xl well with sheep, and Messrs \\ eggery were well to the fore. In the purebred! sheep classes Mr G. J. Stratton gathered in a sheaf of prizes with Romneys, annexing no fewer than eight lust prizes. Mr N. iiorrobin secured five iirais with ins pigs. 'Ihe competitions werp got oft well to time, and excited keen interest. Following is the full prize Tist: COMPETITIONS. Best boy rider, under 15 years, liotsc under 14.3 hands.—X 1 rank Csiiiipbtd 1 John l.aV 2, - Wright 3. Best girl rider, under to years, horse under 1-1.3 hands.—M. U. Glassford 1, l'earlie Winiata 2. Best gjilrl rider, under 12 years, pony uniler 12 hands. —Grace McDonald 1, — Wright 2, Nora Jditcliings 3. Driving competition, tor men single horse). —W. lie van 1, W. M. Siincox 2, M. Winiata 3. Ladies' driving competition (single liorse).—Mrs \V. Bevan 1, Mrs W. M. Simeox 2, Miss Cissie Broadbclt Pony jump. —W. Moynilian s "Duchess" 1, J. M. Taylor's "Little Flirt' 2 Best turnout, horse trap and Harness (open).—N. lvirkcaklie 1, »• ■ Butt 2, It. V. Brown J. Maiden hunters' competition (open), lor men, weight not less than II stone, it. Russell's Hinemakahi I, J. Bi J gg •= Pathfinder 2. Jumping, steeplechase style (open;, for men, weight not less that 11 stone 11 Russell's llineniakalii 1, J. Brigg s Pathfinder 2, I'. A.-Giliics's Waihopi 3. Pony race, 11 hands and. under, boy riders, up to 1.5 years. — tv. 1". McDonald's 'Logo 1, C. Carmont's Skylark 2, T. It. Wright's entry A. Maiden trot (in. saddle) 2 miles. H. L. Harkness's Belle 1, 11. Hughes s Twilight 2. l'ony race, 1-1.3 hands, iialf mile (for amateurs only).—1! ■1. AluDonald s Togo. 1, E. H. Kerr's Sandjy 2. C. Carmont's Skylark 3. Horse walking competition.—'l. H. Puwles's Snip 1. PONIES. Pony mare or gelding, 12 i hands oi under, ridden by boy or girl, 12 years or under.—-W. Bevans loniniy Bui us I, (J. J. Harkness's Soda T. ItWright's entry 3, l'earlie Winiata's Missing Link v.h.c. * Pony mare or gelding, between 12* and 14 hands, boy or girl rider, 15 yeans and under. —VV. Moyniluin s Duchess 1, and Dandy 2, and Jersey Foal 3, T. it. Wright's entry v.li.c. SADDLE HORSES. Weight-carrying hack, mare or gelding (11 stone or over;.—J. Kendricks Morton 1, D. Bradley s Osama 2, \Y * G. Vickers's Sally 3. Light-weight hack, mare or gelding, up to 12 stone—l'. A. Gillies's Waihopi 1, G. Tully's Arlette 2, J. T. kett's Liege 3. (Job, mare or gelding, between 11 and 15 hands, up to 12 stone.—N. Hois robin's entry, J. lieudrick s Nobby 2, R. V. Brown's Tom 3. Lady's hack, to he ridden by a lady.—P. A. Gillies's Waihopi 1, J* lvendiriek's Morton, 2, n. Taylor's Gipsy 3, J. Pickett's Liege v.h.c. HARNESS HORSES Single harness horse, mare or gelding, 15 hands or over (itf harness). „S. lvirkcaldie's Sultan i, J. Gordon Glassford's entry 2, H. M. Essex's Tom S.

Single harness horso, mare or gelding, between 14 and 15 hands. —N. Kirkoaldie's entry 1, l'\ J. Oakley's entry 2, T. A. Sowman s JJesert 3. Single harness pony, 14 bands iuid 'under.— G. Pkard's Shannon Boy 1, B. P. Gleeson's Lady BlacK 'I, \V. Moynihnn a Dandy Spring cart horse, halt ton class. — R. L. Horn's entry 1, E. V. Brown's •irix 2, R. Butts's entry .t, J. Siglev's entry v.h.c, MILITARY HOUSES. Troop horse, mare or gelding.—-R. V. Brown's Powelku. 1, >N. Kirkcaldie s isultan 2. •Gun horse, mare or gelding. J. Sigley's entry 1, P. Palmes s Nancy 2. DRAUGHT HORSES. I Mftre "most suitable for hieeding J purposes. -Boy's Training Farm s Lady Kimber 1, and Mad«m Kimber a, P. E. l'al nips's Nancy 2. Mare or gelJing, most suitable for spring cart. - W. Bevau's entry I. W. Movnihan'.s-Dick 2. CATTLE. Dairy cow, nny breed, in milk. P. L. Horn 1. E. S. Lancaster 2. E. M. Herriek 3, N. Horrobin v.h.c. One dairy cow in milk , any breed.— E. 8. Lancaster 1, T. H. Colpman 2, x'. E. Palmes 3, R. L. Horn v.h.c.

One dairy cow in milk, any breed. — n,. M. Herriek 1 and, 2, * . E. Palmes 3, T. H. Colpnmn v.n.c. Two crossbred dairy heiiers, between 12 and 20 months.—G. Hughes 1, H. M. Jl/ssex 2. One crossbred dairy heifer, between IJ, and 20 months.—P. Palmes 1, W. 31. Siiucox 2. Two dairy heiters.—E. S. Lancastei I, P. E- Palmes 2, H. M. Essex 3. Dairy heifers.—E. S. Lancaster 1, 11. V . Brown 2, H. M. Esses 3. Champion butter-fat competition.— R. L. Horn 1, R. V. Brown 2, E. M. l-lerrick 3. Following are the full results of this competition. (The first figures represent the lbs milk second test, third fat, and fou-'tb points gained):—R. J<- Horns Dot 82.71 5.1, -1.2. 50.2; R. V\ Brown's Stella 7G.55, 3.8. 2.D, 30.5j- R V. Brow.i s Rose 87.87, 1.2, 3.0, 14./ ; M. Essex's Stella 7<i.07, 3.1, 2.3, 32.9' P. r. I'a 1 nies's Buttercup 71.30, 57, 4.0, 39.1; P. E. Palmes',s Spots 89 6, 3.9, 2.7, 36.(3; E. M. Herrick's Brind.'e 73.99, 5.0, 3.6, 36.4; E. M. Herrick's Molly 71.93. 4.7, 3.3, 44.3 PUREBRED CATTLE. Pedigree Jersey heifers, between 12 and 20 months:--It. 1.. Horn 1, E. S. Lancaster 2, R. D. Harkness 3, J. 0. Harkne.s,s, v.h.c. Pedgree Ayrshire heiter, between 12 and 20 months. —C. E. Webb 1. Pedigree Jersey heifer or cow, between.24 and 30 months.— It. D. Harkness 1, It. L. Horn 2. Pedigree Ayrshire cow, between 54 and 30 months.—T. 11. Colpman 1, C. E. C. Webb 2. Pedigree Jersey cow.— E. S- Lancaster 1, P. G. Harkness 2, E. S. Lancaster 3, R. D. Harkness v.h.c. - Pedigree Ayrshire cow.—T. H. Colpi„an 1, C. EC. Webb 2. _ i Pedigree Jersey hull, between 12 and 20 months: G. Zeinert 1, It. D. Harkness 2, R. L. Horn 3. Pedigree Ay mil ire bull, between 12 and 20 months.--T. H. Colpman 1, C E. 0. Webb 2 and 3. Pedigree Holstein bull be£ween 12 and 20 months.—J. Howell 1. Pedigree Jersey J»ull, any age.-- R. IjHorn l, E. 8. Lancaster 2, G. Hughes 3, P. E. Palmes v.h.c. Pedigree Ayrshire bull, any age.— C. E. C. Webb 1. Pedigree Holstein bull, any age.— W. Be vein I, Boys' Training Farm 2. Pedigree Shorthorn hull, best calculated to produce . beef stock.—J. Davies (Koputaroa) 1. 2 and 3. FARMERS' CLASSES. Three 2-tooth ewes, hest. Romney or" llomney crosses.— W.H. and V. Weggery 1, J. Davies 2. Three ewes, any age, Romney or Itomnev crosses.-—J. Davies 1, W. H. and V. Weggery 2, Boys' Training Farm 3. - Throe 2-tooth ewes, Longwool or Longwool cross.—A. McLenvey 1, J* IVivieis 2. Three ewes, Jiongwoot or Longwool v ross.—A. McLeavey 1, *J. Davies 2. Best single ewe with lamb at foot.— A. McLeavey I, W. 11. and V. Woggery 2.

LAMBS, rive ewe lambs, Longwool- or Longwool cross.— \V. H. and V. Weggery ' 1, J. Da vies 2. PUREBRED RAMS. Uiie Romney ram, over 21 months.'— ■—G. J. Stratton 1, D. Uardner 2, J. and V. Weggery 3. One Romney ram, under 21 months. —U. J. Stratton 2, D. Uatfdo&r 2 X J. •JS-ebiuv' 2. ljjr ,v> Romney rams, under 21 months—G. J. Stratt'ou 1, J. Kebke'l 2, I>. GariiiH'i 3. One Romney ram lamb in wool'.— Boys' Training Farm 1, J. Kebbell 2, \\. H. and V. Weggery One 2-tooth ram.—No. 81 1, H. 11. Gorringe 2. PUREBRED EWES: Three llomney ewes, any agel—G. J. Stratton 1, D. Gardner 2. J. Kebbell z, 11. E. Gorringe v.h.c. Uest singlo-ewe with lamb at foot;.— G. J. Stratton 1, J. Kebbell 2, W. H. and V. AYeggery 3. Three Romney ewes hrst shearing".~ G. J. Stratton 1, J. Kebbell 1 2, D. Gardner 3. Best single 2-tooth ewe.—G. JStratton 1, J. Kebbell 2, Boys' Training Farm 3. Tliree ewes, any Down breed.—H- E. Goringe 1. Best single lamb, Romney ewe.— M. E. Gorringe 1, *W. H. and V. Weggery 2, G. J. Stratton 3. Three ewe lambs, Romney.— G- J< Stratton 1, W. H. and V. Weggery 2 D. Gardner 3. FAT CATTLE." Pen of three bullocks. —P. A. Gillies I and l 2. . Two bullocks. —P. A. Gillies 1. Best single bullock.— I'. A. Gillies J, 2 and 3. Best cow— J. ICebbell 1 and 2. HEIFERS Two best quality.—J. Kebbell 1, R• A. Gillies 2. FAT SHEEP*. Five wethers, any breed.—J. Kebbell 1. J. Da vies 2, D. Gardner 3. Three wethers (anyi age, - weight to count). —J. Davies I'. Thee maiden ewes, l/ongWool or Longwool cross, under 33 months. — D. Gardner 1, W. H. and v. Weggery 2, Boys' Training Farm '6. Three ewes, any age any breed.— D. Gardner 1, Boys' Training Farm 2, 11. E. Gorringe 3. Three wethers, Long or Longwool cross, not to exceedl 701bs.—No award, all over weight. Heaviest single wether.—Miss E. Broadbelt 1. J. Davies J v ~ Three withers, under 21 months, Long or Longwool cross.—J. Davieis i T)> 'oo fat ewes under 21 mobflis, Long or Longwool croes.—l). Gardner 1. FAT LAMBS! Five fat lambs, Long or Eohgwool cross, suitable for freezing.—J. Davies 1 and 2. Five fat lambs, Down or Down cross. —y. A. Gillie*-1, Vera E. Richards 2. l' ive lambs, Long or Jbongwool cross (shorn).- —J. Davies 2. Five lambs, Down or Down oro6S (shorn). —P. A. GTTliea 1. Best single lamb, any breed, in the wool.—A. -McLgaveyi 1, J. Davies 2 and 3. PIGS. * ? Berkshire boar, under 6 months.— <J. V. Mitchell 1. Berkshire sow, dry, over 12 months. —P. E. Palmes 1. Berkshire sow, undier six month#.— N. Horrobin 1. Purebred boar, any breed any age,— I'. E. Palmes 1. Purebred sow, any age, any breed.— Boys' Training Farm 1 and 2. Best crossbred sow with litter of pigs, eight weeks or under, not Jess 'thah'eLx pigs.— C. I. Harkness 1. Best pedigree sow and litter of pigs, ;iny breed,, 8 weeks or under and not' less that six pigs.—N. C. Horrobin 1. Best litter of pigs, not less'' 'than six, under eight weeks old.— N. Horrobin 1 and champion, O. I. Harkness 2. Two pigs, most suitable for pork.— N. Horrobin 1. Champion porker, moßt -euitable for pork, not exceeding 1201ba.—N.'Horrobin 1 and champion. One pig, most suitable for bacon, not to exceed 1751bs.—P. E x Palmes 1, N. Horrobin 2, S. A. Hroadbelt 3. Best baoon pig, any weight.-—N. Horrobin 1, P. E. Palmes 2; £>. A. Broadbelt 3.