WESTLAND A. & P. ASSN

Hokitika Guardian, 30 January 1924, Page 4

WESTLAND A. & P. ASSN

NINETEENTH SHOW. OPENED OX IUCKCOI-'RSE. The 19th. annual show of the Westland A. and !Association was opened Yesterday afternoon, when th© judging of the various classes took place. The entries .suffered considerably in numbers as compared with last year, but the cat (ft* classes this year showed considorahly improvement, thanks to substantial entries of pedigree stock from Canterbury breeders and these fojtiled Olio of the special features of the .show. The Friesian and Jersey classes especially tv etc good in both numbers and quality. Shorthorns, and Ayrshire* also filled well. Sheep hard--1,- appeared, but tho pigs were a fair entry. Tho horse, classes were much weaker than last .show, while dogs also were much weaker. r J he farm and daily produce shown was of good quality, but lacked that competition that should have been, while the home cookery also suffered considerably in the same 10spcct. Tho judges of tlm various classes weic as follows:

Horses —Mr *T. Hagan, Wakefield Nelson.

Cattle ami Sheep- Mr If. R. Green Palmerston North.

Pins- Mr .T. Steer, Grcymouth. Pngs—Hr W. E. Williams. Hokitika. Dairy and Farm Produce-- Mr M. T!, Kettle. Greymontli. pastry Mr H. E. Nightingale. Hokitika. THE PRIZE LIST. The following awards were announced yesterday, and the balance, with tin spinning' events will be decided today :

HORSES. DRACO UTS. Mare. dry. any age Kennedy Pros (Greymouth) j. Gelding, any age Kennedy tiros I, Menial Hospital 2, .Master ,1. Coyle il. Two-year old filly, or gelding—-F. C. Marshall 1. CATTLE, SI It IUTHORXS. Champion bull IV. J. Jenkins, Waddinglon. Champion heifer—K. .Fetich, Ashley Rank, Camelbury. Hull, two years—W. J. Jenkins 1. Dull, yearling—R. Peach I, \\ . J. Jeim.iis 2, .1!. Peach 11. Cow, three years a till over, in milk - Mrs .M. .Muynihan I. Heifer, two years—Robert Peach I, W J. Jenkins 2. AYR-SIIIR PS. Champion hull—C. Al. William-,

Dimka. { huinpinii cow—,l. Parhine Gownu Rank, Cashmere. Hull two years C. Morgan Williams 1 I.lair,ell Bros 2. Hull yeiuliug J. l’arlune, 1 . M. 1 1liam.s 2 and o.

Cow, d years and over in milk •*. Parlanc- I. C. if. Williams 2. Heifer, first culver, not over J yt's., in mill- ('. M. Williams I. Heifer, two years- J. Parlaue I. Heifer, yearling— If. Smith (Fyi'oton) I ,1. Pat lane 2. C. M. Williams J. JERSEYS. ( liatnjiioii l ull J. J. Mclntosh, Chamjiion inil J . 1' loiiiiug'. Hull, three years or over J . J. 11cInto-!) p A. p. Dimmiek 2, K llareotiri Cl. Pull, tv,, year.-, 11. W. Ni. hullri 1. J. pleming 2. Roll year!in :- A■ F. Diiuini"k I ,Janie.-'. Hunt (Richmond, Rul! i.-ajf (by pedigree. she:—R. Jlureourt 1. J. pleniHg 2 and !J. Cow, turec years or over ill milk -J. Fleming 1. R. Gar,unit 2, A. ,P. Dimmirk ■'!. Dry cow any ago- A. .F. Dimmiek 1 atni 11, R. llai'cnui 2. Heifer, t slvcs, not over J;.in milk-—A. P. Diiiiti;::.!; 1 and 2, p. C. Mar. Jut!! :i. 11< ji'-.-i- twn .ears -A. F. Dimmiek 1. ami 2. P. C. .Marshal! 11. Heifer, yearling-A. P. Dimmiek I, J Hunt 2 and IS. Heifer calf (by pedigree sire,) J. Fleming .1. F. C. Marshall 2. A. K. i>i in in ids .1.

frik.-maxs. i l'[ , ii , si;in Heifer ■T. 11. Over ton. Champion Hull .1. .MrAimlty (Ashburton). Champion Imv or Hoiler-T. 11. Overton. Cow, three .years t»r over, in mill; —I!. Coiee (Greemlale) J. T. 11. Oveitou 2, ;nnl ;j. Dry Cow, tiny ago.—T. 11. Ovortoi 1. It. Colee 2. Heifer, first culver, not over 3yrs.. in milk -T. 11. Overton. Heifer, ten years T. 11. Overtoil I. Ileil'er. yearling- R. tolee I. T. 11. Overton 2 ami .'I. OItOSSUREDS.

Cow, any nge in milk-Mrs M. Moy111him 1, .1. Fleming 2. Dry row, any age—J. Fleming 1. (.’OTTERS. » Cotters cow, any breed, in milk - .). Mr[ntyre I. Colters Cow, dry, any ago —.l. McIntyre 1. Tliive pail fed calves—-Mrs M. MovI'lian I. J. Firming 2. SfIEET. CROSSBREDS. I’cn of .'1 fat wethers, any age—F. •J. Andrews I. Pen of 3 Jai lambs, any broad—Mrs M. Maynill ail I. PUTS. BERKSHIRE. Boar, over f! months—Mental Hospital 1. Sow, over 6 months—Mental Hospital 1. 2 and 3. CROSSBRED. Sow—Mental Hospital L, 'Westland Hospital 1 and. 2. Sow with own litter—Mental Tlospital 1. Porker, any breed—(Vestland Hosin'ta I I and 2. DOGS. Collie si nt,—Mrs F. Howard, Smith Hokitika. 1. Collie Dog—M. Williamson (Karamoa) 1, J. Mclntyre 2. Sheep dog—R. Cropp (Koiternngi) 1. Smooth-haired slice)) dog—J. Conning 1. R. Crop)) 2. Cattle dog. in regular work—F. «T. Andrews 1. Setter dog— W. Holley (Hokitika) 1, best dog in show. Pointer dog—J. Timpson (Han Hau) I.

Corker spaniel dog—W. Tlitehio (Hokitika) 1. Irish Terrier dog—lT. Robinson (Christeluirch) 1. Irish Terrier .slut—H. Robinson (Christchurch' 1. Pomeranian dog—T). Ritchie (Dillmails) 1. Kelpie slut—F. C. .Marshall (Lower Kokatahi) 1. FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE. Factory butter—A rail ura Dairy Factory 1, Knramea Dairy Coy. 2. POTATOES. Red skin—S. Mitchell (Mikomii)) 1. J. Murphy (Ruatapui 2. White skin—G. Mclntosh (Ruatnpu) 1 S. Mitchell 2. Any variety—J. Murphy 1 (sundries). 3 cabbages—Westland Hospital 1. Master J. Havill 2. G Onions—Mental Hospital 1. Master J. Havill 2.

G Eschallots—Mrs Blank 1, Mental Hospital 2. b carrots—Mental Hospital 1. G parsnips—Westland Hospital J, Mental Hospital 2. Vegetable marrow—Mental Hospital 1. Rhubarb-Mrs Blank l. Collection of garden produce—Mental Hospital 1, Master llavill 2. Hen eggs— Miss Yalarie Nightingale 1, Mental Hospital 2. ROME COOKERY. Home-made loaf (home-made yeast)— Mi-s Fleming (Kokatahi) 1. Mrs H. Srhwas.s (Kanieri) 2.

Currant loaf (home-made yeast) Miss Fleming 1, Airs .Schwass 2. Home-made loaf (compressed yeast) - Mrs Blank 1. Currant loaf (compressed yeast)—Airs Blank 1. Brown bread Airs Schwass 1. Yeast buns Alias Fleming 1Plain scones-—AI rs ,7. llavill (Arakina) 1. .Mrs E. Plow at (Kanieri) 2. Plain cake— Airs ITavill 1. Alls E-

Howat 2. Heavy fruit cake—Airs Blank 1. Eight fruit cake—Airs K. Howat 1. Airs ITavill 2. Sponge roll—Airs E. Howat 1. Sandwich sponge— Miss Fleming 1. Ah'.s E. Howat 2. Ginger cake—Alts It. Howat 1. Aiillavill 2. Short-bread —Alrs J. Jfavill 1. Cream puffs—Airs llavill 7, Airs 1.. Howat 2. Pikelets Airs E. Ilowal 1. Phoii his, oils Air-. J. Ifavil! 1. Mi*s Phoning 2. Fancy biscuits Mis J. Matiil I Mis P..'Howat 2. ('luv,sc cakes Mrs J. llavill 1. 11 oine-made pi'c'.erves Mrs llavill I. Home-made jams .Mrs E. Howat 1. Two-lb jar* honey J. Al iird'".h (RosM I. 'I n DA)'. The Show i.s being continued to-day (peoples’ Day). This afternoon the sporting events oil liie programme and the light lier-c- and harno.ss classes are hctu" .heideil. ASSOCIATION AND VISITORS. Mem he is of the A. and I*. Association met the judges and a number of visiton last evening. Mi D. Jellie (President l ec( upied the chair, and extended a v.eleome io the visitors, being supported by All J. pleiililig iind p. M,Gregor, in his remarks.

Mr Ki lshaw. President of the North Ratigiora A. and P. Association, acknowledged the reception accorded the

party of Rangioia represent :: Lives win visited the Coast recently and who were

all eloquent in their praise of the entertainment they enjoyed and the enlightmont they obtained of the possibilities of tile Coast. Air Kelsiiav said

lie was very agreeably surprised at

what lie saw on ibis, his first visit, ili believed that the visit of Canieilimy breeders which would give the West Coast an oppoi liinity of retaining good stock, would he of great value and lie felt sure that although such an array of veteran breeders to the iota I show might have an oliocl in local exhibitors, yet. in a very short time to come, the value of this iu-

vasion would he nppieeiated. He thanked the local Association lor their welcome, and the opportunity of conveying his acknowledgment. Air Hunt, a Nelson jersey breeder, plated that he expected to li-tett and gain hints from the.lodges. However, he was pleased to he aide to acknowledge the many kindnesses 1,,-. l : el rer -ived. not- only on this, but on several provion. ■■■..■casiolu,. He d"rse, 1 tlie value of tin visit of the outside brecdul ■ Mr J’arlane. resH'd Io- pleasure on this his first visit, and that the visitors had come along. He congratulated the local eifoits, which he was sure would hear fruit ill the mailer of , both quality and quantity. H« thought tli.- various duties of the Steward.- .ad oiler were unduly heavy, and should he assisted by other*. AL Fleming (President of Aeiherlcy A. and P. Association) also expressed thanks for the lieatment and welcome. He emphasised the value of meetings such as the present by interchange ol viol's, and advocated meetings ol delegates ami reprpseiietlntive.s throughout ihe whole of the District. Mr .!. Hagan (Wakefield) as a horseman. thanked the Westland A. and P. Association for the opportunity of visiting the We-t Const. He was very agi eeahlv .surprised at the extent (d very fine country he had seen in the short pcticil al his disposal, lie conjideretl that the dairying industry i would he the must valuable industry ol ' the C'uust. lie briefly tendered a few hints in horse-,showing. AlrT. 11. Green, of Palmerston Ninth, vniied his plcn.sure at the opportunity of i fliei 'ting as a judge, lie had been called on at a late hour to till the unavoidable absence of another who could have done the job ill a more efficient, manner than himself, lit' endeavoured when inside the ring to centre himself upon the exhibits, while ho claimed outside the ring, that the whole ol the breeders were his friends. He pointed out that a mini who rook up pedigree stock breeding seriously, was taking tipon himself a very big responsibility. If a family man already, it amounted to aiming at another family. At the same time lie advocated the direful and studied improvement hv every dairy fanner of his herd. A previous speaker had mentioned “pot-hunters ’. He advised every Association to provide trophies nit her than money prizes. A trophy could he held hv the winner as a permanent record, while a cash prize was soon spent, lie stressed the value ol milking strains as the classes to be encouraged. They aie proving the gold-mine of tho Dominion. He offered a number of valuable hints to officials and others on whom fell the duties of controlling a show. Air Overton, of Lakeside, tendered a few practical remarks. He assured those present that the visiting exhibitors luul come over, not pot-lninting. but in order to work up a business connection with the Coast. To that end they had brought over stock of which they were proud, and in which they had confidence. Ho thanked all for the good time which had been given. ATr Nicholls voiced his appreciation of the welcome tendered and the treatment he had received and assured the local Association that he hoped to come track again. Air AY. Jeffries assured the visitors that the present invasion was one of ilie objects sought' by the Executive of (lie local Association. He realised that tho exhibits brought over were not the tail end of the over-the-rango fields. The success of the visitors, was the object lesson required by us to St!ess the points in which we are deficient. He regretted the absence of own one Hereford exhibit, and referred to the fact that in 1900. Hereford stock Pad been sent from the Coast to Addington and topped the market. Tn 1918 hoggett wool from the Coast had seemed tho record price for N.Z. while in 1920 and 1921, cheese front AA'atnroa had topped the market of X.Z. and classed as Ist. grade. This emphasised tho possibilities of the Coast and the necessity of West Coasters improving their stocks and thereby making the most of the potentialities within their own district. He concluded ]>v hoping that those now visiting could in 10 or 15 years find the progress of the A. and P. Association on the Coast equal to what had happened in other centres in AYairarapa County and other Districts. Air Chesterman joined in the welcome to the visitors and felt sure that

the local breeders would benefit by the knowledge gained. Air reach, of Asldey Bank, thanked the local Association for their treatment- Among other matters, he suggested that a day earlier in the week for a show date would he much more convenient, in view of train travel. He was .satisfied from what he had Keen of the land possibilities that improvements would he a very easy matter, and that very shortly Canterbury breeder : would have worthy competitors on the Coast for show honours.

Air Jenkins congratulated the Association on haring such an energetic and [•usihug set of officials and telt sine that, yet greater .successes would come with experience gained. As a Hiocp breeder he offered .suggestions as to breeding a che-s of half-bred sheep which would he a .success on the Coast. With regard io cattle, every breed had its use in various parts of Now Zealand. It was In his opinion a mistake to compote one breed against another.

A general discussion on various mu' tors of an interesting nature, brougl a very profitable evening to a clone.