Horowhenua Agricultural & Pastoral Association.

Levin Daily Chronicle, 31 January 1918, Page 3

Horowhenua Agricultural & Pastoral Association.

The Horowlienua A. and I'. Association's Show is not a metropolitan sliow, but it is none Llie less important and necessary be- 1 cause of that. Tiie critic who once Jiarped on tlie tendency to multiply these less pretentious fixtures finds it hard nowadays to gather a sympathetic audience j for the simple reason that expe- > rience has proved that district | shows are* valuable, not merely as i feeders for their metropolitan brethren, but because they play a I very important part in a district s j development. It is here that the (stockbreeder 'gets his first - taste c of the pleasures of success, and is encouraged to go for bigger things. And-it is here also that the farmer by bringing his stock | alongside pedigree animals learns | the value of good breeding. IS o | apology, therefore, is needed for the existence of the Horowlienua Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Rightly looked at it is | one of the necessaries of life in a j district so dependent as is iloio- | whenua on the profitable farming j of the land. A successful Show means increased prosperity, be- _ cause it is evidence of and en-: oouragement to better farming. | ]So one, therefore, could help be-: ing pleased when a glorious day j greeted the twelfth annual Show, yesterday. Few people are able j to resist the seductiveness of the: weather, and it was only to be expected that the attendance at the racecourse should be a recoid j The Show itself was one •of the best —if not the best yet hel • The entries were m some (-■usos a record and the quality of the stock on exhibition compared favourably with that at the larger shows. This was particularly so, in cattle where some splendid an- i imals were to be seen. Jerseys, and Milking Shorthorns were strong in number and the prize- j takers in both breeds would hold ' their own in any ring m New Zealand. The big Black-and Whites also showed up well . in sheep, horses and pigs the Show was a good one also. The large crowd present found plenty of entertainment in ring competitions, side shows and examining the stock, and a very pleasant and profitable day was spent. Ihe Levin Brass Band, under the baton of Bandmaster George Davison enlivened the proceedings with a well-selected programme of music. The Prime Minister, who was to have been present, was detained in "Wellington, and the Hon. W. D. S. Macdonald, Minister for Agriculture, represented the Government, and officially declared the Show open. Mr W ■ H. Field, M.P., and Mrs Field were also present. The Show's success was 111 no small measure due to the splendid manner m which the officers coined out their duties. The President (Mr C. Blenkhorn) was well supported by his colleagues, and as is the way with shows, the heavv end of the burden was carried by the Secretary, Mr It. D. Wallace, whose excellent handling of Ills multifarious duties was one of the chief contributing factors to the smooth running of the arrangements and the absence of confusion. _ The gate takings, £91 »s, regarded by themselves were not the largest in the history of the Association, but it has to be remembered that there lias been a large increase in members in recent years, and when the total receipts are ascertained there _is little doubt that the Show will put up a record financially. The guessing competitions were tnore than usually successful this year. Messrs M. Ryder and W. T. Howell did remarkable business, selling out of tickets in the bullock contest, while Mr -T 'Middleton, assisted by his twr daughters, did good work witl the sheep. TRADE EXHIBITS. The trade exhibits this yea: were an attractive feature of tin Show and the Association's en

TWELFTH ANNUAL SHOW. AN ALL-ROUND SUCCESS. OFFICERS: PATRON: Mr W. H. Field, M.P. PRESIDENT: Mr C. Blenkhorn. VICE-PRESIDENTS: Messrs I\ Bartholomew, B. Ling, J. Liggins, W. H. Simcox, G. N. Stephenson, W. Tompsitt, W. J. Howell, J. H Murray, P. A. Gillies, H. J. Richards, J.Kebbell and JMcLeavey. GENERAL COMMITTEE: Messrs J. McLeavey, H. J. Richards, F. G. Poe, R. A. McDonald, Jas. l'rouse, S. A. Broadbelt, J. Ryder, W. Ryder, T. ]iernn, Winiata Pataka, J. Johnson, P. A. Gillies, G. Tullv, W. 11. Weggery, A. K. Simpson, W. Stickles, A. 11. Ward, F. O. Smith, F. Da vies, W. IT. Simcox, E. S. Lancaster, T. H. Colpm tin, J. M. Broughton, A. McLeavey, R. Y. Brown, C. C. Higginson, J. H. Murray, G. H. Kingdon, J. M. Bertram, C. I. Harkness, S. J. Sievers, G. AY. Heslop, E. M. Herrick, R. L. Horn and P. W. Goldsmith. HON. AUDITOR : Mr C. H. Pvke. HON. TREASURER: Mr P. W. Goldsmith. SECRETARY: R. D. Wallace.

terprise in erecting stalls was ful- | ly appreciated. > -Messrs Stiles and Matlieson, j Ltd., luid a general display ot i their well-known wares, promin- ' ent among them being men's j goods and ladies' winter costumes [of New Zealand manufacture. I Great interest was manifested in j tliis stall by reason of the fact I that the Levin Dairy Co.'s tro- | phies were on view, and a truly | remarkable display they made, j'proving how fortunate the far I niers of this district are in having their factory under the charge of Mr Smellie. Mr Ken. Aitken had the popular Patliephone machines neatly displayed in his booth and great interest was manifested by the i public in these handsome and tuneful .instruments, orders for I which were booked in quite a j number of instances. Messrs Parker and Yincent had on view the Alpha light and stove as well as a good display of seeds, cultivators and saddlery, making in all an attractive and practical exhibit. Messrs Harvey and Co.'s exhibit of furniture also attracted considerable attention by reason i of its variety and good workman- [ ship. | AWADRS. | SPECIAL PRIZES. j i'ollowTng are the winners oi I the special prizes: | Lady's bracelet for driving j competition: Mrs T. Cameron, 1 (Bulls). j Mr P. A. Gillies' special for lady's and gentleman's hacks : Mr j it. itusseil's ivawea and Sultan. Messrs Stiles and Matkeson's special for dairy cow in milk: E. M. Herrick's Molly, j Five-guinea Cup presented by • Messrs Colpman, H. M. Essex, It. L. Horn, P. Healey and S. J. I Seivers for best purebred cow or ; heifer in milk: S. Bowker's Senorita. I Messrs Garrity and Son's spej cial for best bacon pig: Porirua Mental Hospital, j CIIAMPIOSHIPS. | Jerseys: Cow, li. D. Harkness's [ Cuba Gipsy; bull, J. D. Brown's I Centurion. Holsteins: Cow, Central Development Ear.txi's Dominion Mutual Mercedes of ltock; bull, Central | Development Farm's L'angbeach j Big Patch. I Milking Shorthorns: Cow, CenI tral Development Farm's DoininI ion Bertha IY ;bull, Gibson Girl's Heir of Berry. bull, T.cinfwyp sh rdlu cmiw cmf | Ayrshires: Cow, '1\ H. Colp- | man's; bull, T. H. Colpiuan's. ' Levin Dairy Co.'s Cup, Champion Butter Eat Competition: J. Morgan's Maggie. Points Prize in Dairy Classes, Cup presented by Mr \V. M. Clark: li. L. Horn. Davies Memorial Cup, most points in fat sheep and lambs: | W. ltyder and McDonald Estate . equal. , Mr A. J. Galliclian's gold me- ! dal for best Eriesian female: Cen- , • tral Development Earm. I It. McDonald, jur. cmf shrmf I Bracelet presented by the AsJ sociation for best lady's hack: J. I It. McDonald, jnr. j Best Lady I'idor, £1 Is preI sented by Mrs J. It. McDonald, I jnr. jnr: Miss Jessie Angus. Weggery Medals for sheep: AV. ' | E. Weightman. I COMPETITIONS. [ j Best boy rider, 15 years and i j under: Gordon Procter 1, Sidney > j Galloway 2. l ! Best, boy rider, 1.2 years and I under: Peter Wiuge. 1, Gordon "> ' Yickers 2, Bernard MeLeavey <>. r I Best girl rider, 15 years and liuidcr: Miss AJarjorie Devonshire 1... Miss Isabel Taylor 2, Mise Christian Greig 3. j Best girl rider, 12 years and | under: Miss M. Devonshire 1. i" 1 Driving Competition, for gene I tie men : W. Bevan -1, G. Tu'J.y - - IJ. It. McDonald 3.

| Ladies' Driving Competition: ; : Mrs T. Cameron (Bulls,) i, ALis.i i : ii. I'Lilly 2. | Pony J limp, ponies 14 hands 1 :iiid under, lo lie riuclen by boy or girl not over lo years: I'. O. Smith's Tommy 1. I : Maiden liuniers" Competition : P. ; \\ iniala s liox of 'lricKs 1, X. -VL. Head's Commission ~, S\ • V\ iniala s JetlS. Best Turn-out, horse, trap and harness: li. V. -brown s 1, A. Robinson's 2. J limping, steeplechase style: j. \V. Neyion's Jack Tar 1, I'. Winiata's Box of Tricks ~, T. M. Read's Commission li. Pony Ease, 14 liands, boys under 15 : J. M. Galloway's Rewa 1, It. T. McDonald's Togo 2. Maiden Trotting- Pace: 13. P. Gleeson's Galvamta (o jl cxliibition only) 1, li. Hughes's Twilight 2, J. Grant's The Villain y. i Pony Pace, 11.15 and uTfiter, to : b» ridden by boys not exceeding 15 years: J. M. Galloway's Rewa 1, 1). McDonald's Zulu 2, P. T. McDonald's Togo o. Horse Walking Competition: S. A. Broadbelt's Carby 1, G. Tully's Odo 2, J. P. McDonald s 3. HORSES PONIES. Shetland Pony: Gordon Yickers' Paddy 1, Douglas \ ickers Ginger 2, Miss Jean A\ all s Chummy 3, Jack Nash's vhc. Pony Mare or Gelding', 12 b hands and not exceeding 14: J. Horn's 1, P. O. Smith's Tommy 2, W. Moynilian's Duchess ; i, M. Houlihan's Fibre vhc. SADDLE HORSES. Weight Carrying Hack: G. Tully's Odo 1, C. E. YYallvrs Light Weight Hack: J. P. McDonald's 1, R. Russell s vSultan 2, H. S. George's Gwynne •'{. Cob: C. E, Waller's Trooper 1, li. Y. Brown's Tom 2, J. Johnson's digger y. Lady's Hack:J. P. McDonalds I, Miss 11. Axup's Sultan 2, G. i Tully's Odo y. Lady's and Gentlemen's Hacks, ridden and judged a-, a P. '■Russell's Kivivea and Sultan 1, Miss B. Tully's Arlettc and Od;; 2, L. G, McDonald's Max and Rewarewo 3, HARNESS HORSES. Single Harness Horse, 15 hands or ever: T. Cliilord's Biddy 1, J. AY. Procter's Te Hon 2, P. V. Brown's Major y. Single Harness Horse, 14 hands and under 15: P. V. Brown s Tom 1, C. E. Waller's Trooper 2, W. G. Hart's Black Bill -J. Single Harness Pony: L. C. Pinion's 1, J. Horn's 2, P. L. Tippler' 3 Oscar 3. Spring Cart Horse: P. Y. Brown's Trix 1. HORSES FOR MILITARY WORK. Troop Horse : -I. T. Oak s Darkie 1, P. V. Brown's Major 2. Gun Ilorse: M. F. Bourke's Togo 1, R. Y. Brown's Trix 2. DRAUGHTS. Mare most suitable for breeding purposes: Central Development Farm's Lady Talbot 1, M. F. Bourke's Kate 2. Heavy Gelding or Mare: Central Development Farm's Sandy 1, J. Honore's 2. Pair Draught Horses: Centra] Development Farm's Lady Talbot and Sandy. Plough Team of Three Horses: Central Development Farm's 1. CATTLE DAIRY CATTLE. Dairy Cow in Milk: E. M. Herrick's Molly 1, P. L. Horn's Fairy Maid 2. One Dairy Cow in milk, calved since 1914: S. J. Stivers' Darkie 1, J. D. Brown's Bannister 2, J. Morgan's Tibbie 3. One Dairy Cow (in milk) calved since July, 191.5 :<J. Horns Dot 1, P. Palmes' Daffodil 2, P. E. Palmes' Posie 3, P. D. Harkness s Bunny vhc. One Crossbred Dairy Heifer: 24 to 32 months: J. H. Taylor's 1, W. G. Yickers' 2, P. V. Brown's 3. Two Crossbred Dairy Heifers, 12 month?: tin cl under 20 months: P. L. Horn's 1, J. Curran's 2, A. V, 3, P. 10. Palmes' vhc. One Crossbred Dairy Heifer, 12 months and under 20 months: -TDevonshire's 1, -T. Curran's 2, P. L. Horn's 3, J. W. Gibson's vhc. Two Dairy Heifers calved since July 1, 1917, and not later than October 31: A. Y. Winge's 1, J. Curran's 2. P. L. Horn's ■'!. Dairy Heifer calved since July 1, 1917, ami not later than Oct. 31 : C. I. Harkness's 1 and 3, G. Hug-hep's 2. . Champion Butterfat Competition: J. Morgan's Mnirrrio 1,0. '. Harkness's Rundv 2, P. L.Horn's Whiteface 3, J. Horn's Buttercup vhc.

] jerseys. Bull three years and upwards: J. 1). Brown s Centui-ion 1, G.

Hughes's Silver Duke 2, J. Johnson's Blossom's Duke 3, It. JL. 1 Horn's Ji.C. 18th vhc. ; Bull 2 years: It. D. Harkness's Tiripo 1, It. D. Harkness's MuI hi (to 2, J. D. Brown's Free Laiue i 3. Bull 1 year: 11. D. Harkae.sss 1 Majestic Duke 1, Iteuhe v'/ehi ■ ! peihana's Duke of Lily Grove 2, I F. A. Williams's Raby Boy I 15. Hogg's Oakland's Magnet -vtc. j Bull Calf, calved since July L, ' 1017 : J. G. Harkness's Flora's i Patch 1, J. G. Harkness's I'na's i Flashlight 2, It. L. Horn's \ Cow, 3 years and upwards: It. I). Harkness's Cuba Gipsy 1, S.. Bowker's Senorlta 2,1t. L. Horn's Kuku NelLe 3, F. A. Willi.'' Settle vhc, J.~ G. H-u-kuoss's bt. Clair's Olinda ho. Cow, 2 \-ears: l : i L. Horn's Kuku Sis 1, J. D. Brown's Verbi 2, J. D. Brown's Delia 3, S. Bow. ker's Jersey Lea Model vhc. Heifer ll year: J. G. \Harkness's Floruna 1, R. L. Horn's Kuku Bossie 2, R. L. Horn's Kuku Lambert 3, J. D. Brown's Oakland's Patcbless vlic, J. D. Harkness's Flora's Silverlocks ho. Heifer Calf, calved since July 1, 1917: J. G. v HarEness's Oline 1, S. Bowker's Jersey Lea Doris , 2, R. L. Horn's 3. I HOLSTEINS | Bull three years and upwards: Central Development Farm"s Longbeach Big Patch 1, E. Hurley's Dutchland of Ashlynn 2. Bull, 1 year: Brentwood Farm Co.'sßrentwood Dominion Dutchland 1, S. J . Seivers' King of Edgewood 2, Central Development Farm's Dominion Black Knight 3. Bull Calf, calved since July 1: Central Development Farm's 1, S. J. Seivers' 2. CoWj 3 years and upwards :Cen. | (tral Development Farm's Dom. Mutual Mercedes of Rock 1, Central Development Farm's Mierlo 2, S. J, Seivers' Maisie Kroons 3, W. Bevan'a Friesland Maxyse vhc. Cow, 2 years: Central Development Farm's Flower Queen 1. Heifer, 1 year: S. J. Seivers' Edgewood's Pearl 1, S. J. Seivers' Edgewood's Maggie 2, Central Development Farm's 3. Heifer Calf: S. J. Seivers' 1, Central Development Farm's 2. AYRSHIRES. Bull, 1 year: T. H. Colpman's Bull Calf, calved since July 1: T. H. Colpman's 1. Cow, 3 years and upwards: T. H. Colpman's Gladys of Riki 1. Cow, 2 years: T. H. Colpman's Freda of Riki 1. Heifer 1 year: T. H. Colpman's Bright Lass of Riki 1. Heifer Caljf, calved since July 1: T. H. Colpman's 1. REGISTERED MILKING SHORTHORNS. Bull, 3 years and upwards: H. M. Esbsx Dominion fted Lord 1. Bull, 2/years: Central Development Farm's Gibson Girl's I Heir of Berry 1. ' Buii, 1 year:D. It. Buchanan's Kaiwarehou Charm 1, J.Singer's 2, H. M. Essex's Heatherlea Count 3.

Bull Calf, calved since July 1: H. M. Essex's Heatherlea Red Prince 1, It. V. Brown's Victory of Cornwall Park 2, E. Law's 3.

Cow, 3 years and upwards :Central Development Farm's Dominion Bertha IV 1, R. V. Brown's Pride of Waimea 2, C. I. Harkness's Pukepai Minnie 3.

Cow, 2 years: H. M. Essex's Heatlierlea Blanche 1, E. Law's Mnisie 111 2.

Heifer, 1 year: Central Development Farm's 1, I?. V. Brown's Payche 2, Central Development Farm's 3..

Heifer Calf: E. Law's Maisie Y 1. D. K. Buchanan's Kaiwareliou Mabel 2, H. M. Essex's Heatlierlea Pansy -3, D. K. Buchanan's Kaiwareliou Duchess II vhc. FAT CATTLE. Pen Three Fat Bullocks: P. A. Gillies' 1, J.Davies' Estate 2. Two Bullocks: P. A. Gillies' 1, J. Davies' Estate 2. Best Single Bullock :P. A. Gillies' 1, J. Davies' Estate 2 and 3. Best Fat Friesian Bullock: P. A. Gillies' 1. Best Cow, any age :J. Kebbell's 1 and 2, M. F. Bourke's 3. Two Best Quality Heifers: J. KebbellV 1. SHEEP FAT SHEEP. Five wethers, most suitable for 'freezing: J. liebbell's 1. J. jit. McDonald's Estate 2, D. Hannan's 3. Three Wethers, any age: W. Pyder's I,J. 11. McDonald's Estate 2, J. Davies' Estate 3. Three Maiden Ewes, Longwool tar Longwool crosses most suitable for freezing: W. H. and V. Weggery's 1, J. Davies' Estate 2.

Three Ewes any age and breed: D. Haunan's 1, I'. Gillies' 2, J. Davies' 3. Three Wethers, most suitable for shop purposes: J. liebbell's I, J. Davies' Estate 2,W. Ryder's 3. Three "Wethers, under 21 months, Long-wool or Longwool crosses: M. F. Bourko's 1, P. A. Gillies' 2, J. Davies' Estate 3. Three Fat Ewes, under 21 months, Longwool or Longwool crosses : .T. 11. McDonald's Estate 1, W. H. and Y. Weggen 's 2, P. A. Gillies' 3. FAT LAMBS. Five Fat Lambs, most suitable for freezing: J. Davies' Estate 1 and 2. Five Lambs, Longwool or Longwool crosses: W. Ryder's 1, •J. Davies' Estate 2 and 3. Five Lambs, Down or Down crosses, shorn : W. Ryder's 1, D. Hannan's 2. Best Single Lamb, any breed in wool: J. Davies' Estate's I and 3, Miss Y. Richards' 2.

FARMERS' CLASSES. J Three 2-tooth Ewes, Ilomney or I Itomney Crosses: J. It. McDon- I aid's 'Estate 1, W. H. and Y. Weggery's 2, J. Davies' Estate 3. Three Ewes, any age, Romney or Ilomney crosses :W. H. and Y. Weggery's 1, W. H. Simcox's 2, J. Davies' Estate 3. Three 2-tooth Ewes, any other breed, Longwool or Long-wool crosses: J'. Davies' Estate 1. Three Ewes, any other breed, any age, Longwool or Longwool crosses :J. Davies' Estate 1. Three 2-tooth Ewes, Down or Down crosses: Itobt. Bevan's 1. Best Single Ewe with Lamb at foot: W. H. and V. Weggery's 1. LAMBS. Five Ewe Lambs, Longwool or Longwool crosses, unshom: J. It. McDonald's Estate 1, W. Ryder's 2, J. Davies' Estate 3. Five Ewe Lambs, Longwool or Longwool crosses, shorn: W. Ryder's 1, J. Davies' Estate 2 and 3. Best Single Lamb, Longwool or Crossbred, shorn: W. ltyder's 1, J. Davies Estate 2 and 3. Best Pet Lamb: Miss Isabel Taylor's 1, Rupert Marks' 2, Norman Broadbelt's 3, Miss Flora Broadbelt's vhc. STUD CLASSES. PUREBRED RAMS. One Itomney Ram, under (21 months: G-. J. Stratton's 1, \V. H. and V. Weggery's 2, W. E. Weightman's 3. One Itomney ltam, over 21 months: W. E. Weightman's 1 and 2, E. Law's 3.

Three Itomney Rams, under 21 months: W. E. Weightman's i, G. J. Stratton's 2.

One Itomney Ram, in wool: W H. and Y. Weggery's .1 and 2,-H S. Prouse's 3.

One 2-tooth Ram, any Down breed: Itobt. Bevan's 1, W. E. Weightman's 2 and 3.

One 2-tooth Ram, any other Longwool breed: H. D. Buchanan's 1.

One ltam Lamb, in wool, any other Longwool breed: 'A. McLeavey's 1, H. D." Buchanan's 2.

PUREBRED EWES

Three Itomney Ewes, any age, must have had a lamb this season : W. H. and Y. Weggery's 1, W. E. Weightman's 2 and 3.

Best Single Ewe, with lamb at foot: W. E. Weightman's 1 and 2, G. J. Stratton's 3.

Three Itomney Ewes, first shea, ring: W.H. and Y .Weggery's 1, W. E. Weightman's 2, Gr. J. Stratton's 3. Best Single 2-tooth Ewe: G. J.Stratton'i 1, Robt. Bevan's 2, W. E. Weightman's 3. Three Ewes, any age, any other Longwool breed: H. D. Buchanan's 1 and 2, A. McLeavey's 3. Three Ewes, any Down breed: W. E. Weightman's 1 and 3, R. Bevan's 2. LAMBS. Best Single Lamb, Itomney ewe: W. E. Weightman's lj G. J. Stratton's 2. Three Ewe Lambs, Itomney : W. H. and Y. Weggery's 1, E. Law's 2, W. E. Weightman's 3. Three Ewe Lambs, any Down breed: It. Bevan's 1, W. E. Weightman's 2. Three Ewe Lambs, any other Longwool breed: A. McLeavey's 1. PIGS Berkshire Boar, over 12 months: Porirua Mental Hospital's 1, J. Devonshix-e's 2. Berkshire Boar, over G months and under 12: Porirua Mental Hospital's 1.

Berkshire Boar, under G months : Porirua Mental Hospital's 1.

Purebred Tamworth Boar, any age: Boys' Training Farm 1, JW. Procter's 2.

Purebred Boar, other than Berkshire: Porirua Mental Hospital's 1. Berkshire Sow, over 12 months: Porirua Mental Hospital's 1, Ranald A. McDonald's 2 and 3.

Berkshire Sow, over G months and under 12: Porirua Mental Hospital's 1, J. Honore's 2.

Berkshire Sow, under G months: Porirua Mental Hospital's 1, Ranald A. McDonald's 2 and 3.

Purebred Sow, any age or breed: Porirua Mental Hospital's

Best. Crossbred Sow, with litter F. O. Smith's 1.

Best Pedigree Sow, with litter: Porirua Mental Hospital's 1, JLeniha.n's Veronica 2. Best litter of Pigs: F. O. Smith's 1, Bishop and Nicholas's 2. Two Pigs, most suitable for Pork: G. Barrie's 1. Champion Porker: G. Barrie's 1 and 2. One Pig, most suitable for bacon : Porirua Mental Hospital's 1, A. J. Gimblett's 2.