WESTLAND A. & P. ASSN.

Hokitika Guardian, 20 February 1926, Page 2

WESTLAND A. & P. ASSN.

TWENTEITH SHOW. HELD OX HOKITIKA RACKCOFR.SH. The Westland A. and P. Association held its twentieth annual show yesterday on the Hokitika racecourse, when only a moderate success Mas achieved. The weather conditions in the early morning were not too promising, but the clay improved as the morning advanced and it ivus fine and sunny till three o’clock, when a light shower fell for a couple ol minutes. About- 4.15 p.m. there was a sudden downpour that lasted n quarter of an hour and practically drove the people home only a couple of the sporting events being completed after the rain had cleared away to some extent. The entries u*ere not numerous, but what there were were of a high class. In the cattle especially were some splendid specimens and the Association is specially indebted to Messrs King Bros., of Springfield, who showed a very fine lot of Friesians and Alessrs Black Bros., of Barfield (shorthorns and horses). These two visiting showmen made a brave display of quality stock that was the subject of much favourable comment. Air A. F. Bimmick (Jerseys) and Air A. Jamieson (Ayreshircs) also added interest with their entries. There was only a few sheep, while pigs were not entered at all. Bogs were only in small numbers while the farm and dairy produce Mas very disappointing. Home cookery was also almost an absentee. a matter for extreme regret as this is always a. pleasant feature at similar gatherings. The school competitions drew good numbers of entries but a number of them failed to materialise. The sporting competitions were ill full swing when the rain came. The riding and light horse tournouts attracted interest, but the competitors were not as Humorous as they might have been. The various judges and officials were present in full force and carried out their duties promptly, but the absence of stronger competition in the various classes dulled the interest and enjoyment of patrons. The attendance was moderate. The Alunicipal baud was present and played a number of selections in good style. It is a matter for regret that the support accorded ivus not more substantial, as it points to the financial side not being too strong when the accounts are made up. The prize list, was as follows:

THE PRIZE LIST. HORSES:— DRAUGHTS:— TW of mares or geldings or marc or gelding—E. Cron > Koiterangi' F Spring dray horse—K. Cron 1. Spring cart horse (Hokitika) 1. FIGHT HORSES: — Weight-carrying hack—Black Bros. (Barfield) 1. ..J . Ryan ißotomann) 2. A. Alcharry (Kokatalii) 3. Fight hack—Black Bros 1. J. Ryan 2 and J). Hack for military purposes—Black Bros 1. J. Ryan 2.

Single harness Imrse—F. Fyiicli (Hokitika) 1. Black Bros 2. F. J. Kirwan (Hokitika) 3.

Fight harness horse —F. Fynth 1. L. ,J. Kirwan 2. Fady's Hack—Black Bros 1, Aiiss K. Coles - Hokitika ’ 2. Failv rider—Aiiss K. Coles f. Hack with best manners and paces— Black Bros t. Pair hack)—Black Bros f. Cob (under 15 baud.-) —Black Bros T. Pony (under 1-1 bands)—Harry Stopfortli 1. -F Mclntosh 2, Eddie Dowell 3. Bov rider (14 or under)—Ron Saxon 1. Jim Hawkins 2. B. Morris 3. CATTLE. Special prize for best cow in milk on the ground—A. J. Dimniick. Special certificate for best Coast bred bull—A. J. Dimmiek. Special eertiiieale for best Coast, bred yearling heifer—A. J. Dimmiek. SHORTHORN'S. Champion bull—Black Bros 1. Champion com' —Black Bros 1. Hull (3 years or over —Black Bros 1. Com- (calved prior to July 1. 1022) in milk—-Black Bros 1. Heifer (tno years) Black Bros 1 and 2. Bull calf—Black Bros 1. A. F. Bimmick 2. Heifer calf—Black Bros 1. AYRSH IRKS. Champion bull—A. Jamieson. Champion com-—A. Jamieson. Bull three years or over) —A. Jamieson. Hull (two years)—A. Jamieson. Cow—A. Jamieson 1 and 2. Heifer (first culver) —A. Jamieson. Heifer (2 years)—A. Jamieson 1. Heifer (yearling)—A. Jamieson 1. Bull call'—A. Jamieson 1. Heifer calf-—A. Jamieson 1. J KR SKA'S. Best cniidilioiied Jersey, trophy—A. Cederman. Champion Hull—A. F. Dimmiek. Champion com - A. F. Dimmiek. Bull two years) —A. F. Dimmiek 1. AY. .Jones 2. Bull (yearling) 1 and 2. Bull calf—A. F. Bimmick 1. Com-—A. F. Bimmick ] and 2. P. Renton 3. Six entries. Drv Cow —A. F. Bimmick 1 and 2.

Heifer (first culver) —A. F. Dimmiok 1. I\ Renton 2. AV. A. Jamieson 3. Heifer (2 years)—A. F. Dimmiek 1. 2 and 3. Heifer (yearling)—A. F. Dimmiek 1 2 and 3. Seven entries.

Heifer call—A. F. Dimmiek 1 and 3 J. Fleming 2. FRIESIAN'S.

Best Friesian on ground—King Bros. Champion hull—King Bros. Champion cow—King Bros. Hull f.‘! years or over; —King Bros 1 and 2. Full (2 years) King Bros 1. Bull (yearling)—King Bros 1 and 2. Bull calf—King Bros 1. Heifer calf—King Bros 1. Cow (in milk) —King Bros 1 and 2. .1. l.iddano 3. Dry Cow—A. F. Dinnniek 1. Heifer (in milk)—King Bros 1. Heifer (two years)—King Bros 1. IV. Jones 2. Heifer (yearling)—King Bros 1. 2 and ( nw >'uuv age. in milk) —A. F. Dimmick 1 and 2. Cotter’s Cow (dry)—P. .Coyle 1. Pen of .‘5 calves—A. F. Dinnniek 1. Weight judging (a sheep, live weight) —W. Jeffries 135Jlhs (guessed the actual weight). SHEEP. CROSSBREDS. Pen of 3 two-tooth ewes—J. J. McIntosh 1. Pen of 3 fat wethers—W. Berry and Son 'Hariharii 1. Pen of 3 fat lambs— W. Graham Kokatahi) 1.

DOGS. Rough coated collie—Miss F. Walla- e (Hokitika), A. Hcdwig (Ross) 2. J. Woolhmise (Hokitika) 3. Smooth coated collie—A. Hod wig (Ross). 1. Cattle dog (in regular work).- —R. Cropp (Koiterangi) 1, J. Connor (Hokitika) 2. Pointer dog—J. Timpson (Hokitika) 1. Rough coated fox terrier dog.—Miss Phyllis Dowell (Hokitika) 1. Cocker spaniel dog—Miss Betty Conk? (Hokitika) 1. Greyhound slut.—James Searlo (Mananui) 1.

FARAf AND DAIRY PRODUCE. Factory butter—Arahura. Dairy Factory Coy. 1.

Red skin potatoes—C. T. Lausten. (Ruatapu) 1.. H. A. Finch (Arahura)

"White skin potatoes—ll. A. Finch 1. J. Senrle (Alananui) 2. Any variety potato —H. A. Finch 1. Swede turnips—T. Senrle 1. Parsnips—J. Senrle 1. Collection of garden produce—AY. A. Smith (Ross) 1. HOME COOKERY. Plain cake—Airs J. Hanralian 1. Seed Cake —Mrs J. Hanralian 1. Sandwich sponge—Airs ,T. Hanralian Collection of confectionery—Aiiss Rita A. Urquhart (Hokitika) 1, Afiss Bettv Yarrall (Hokitika) 2. Home made soap-J. Taylor (Hokitika) 1. • SCHOOL COMPETITIONS. _ Collection of handu-ork —Elsie Robinson (Hokitika) 1. Hazel Perry (Hokitika) 2. L. Link-later (Hokitika) 3. Collection of handwork—A. Kdfcr (Hokitika) 1. AFip of North Island—A. Shannon (Hokitika) 1. E. Kocch (Hokitika) 2, AF Blank (Hokitika) 3. Wax modelling (over 10 years).—O. Aldridge 1. T. AlcTntyre 2, E. Randall 3. Collection of grasses and clovers— Jack Perry 1. X. Jcllie 2, Std. VT. Hokitika Ii.H.S. 3. Children’s pets— Masher Bert Cropper (Koiterangi) rabbits 1, F. Wells 2. G. Robinson 3. Bog—Jack Breeze 1. T. Afclntyre 2, Aiiss Phyllis Dowell 3. Cat—T. Alelntyre f. SPORTING COMPETITIONS. Tradesmen’s Trot— .T. Lock 1, P. Coyle 2. Farmers’ Trot—R. Wool house T, J. Lock 2. Hunter—J. Ryan 1, A. Afeliarry 2.THE JUDGES. The Jmliges were—Horses KAtr ,T. Wadsworth, Nelson) ; cattle (Afr J. Fleming (Balcairn, Canfcrbury); sheep (Air J. Bell. Reefton) ; dogs (Alessrs AY. E. Williams and J. .T. Breeze); Dairy and Farm Produce (ATr AY. R. Kettle. Greymoutii) ; pastry (ARs Blank. Hokitika); school competitions (Afr.s G. A. Perry, Hokitika); children's pets (Airs R. Renton, Hokitika); sports (Afossrs F. AlcGregor, IT. Rutland and E. C. Tooliey).