THE RURAL WORLD

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8341, 30 January 1913, Page 2

THE RURAL WORLD

FORTHCOMING A. AND P. SHOWS. EARLY FIXTURES FOR 1911 January 31 —Paliiatua-Akitio A. a,tid P. Association, at Pahiatua. February 4 and n—Feikling- A. and P. Association, at Feildin#. February a—Central A. and P. Association, at Waipukurau. February 12 and 13—Dannevirko A* and P. Association, at Danncvirko, February 13 —Marton District A. and P. Association, at Marton. February 18 and 19—Masterton A. and P. Association, at Solway, Masterton, February 2G and 27— Taranaki A. and P. Association, at Now Plymouth. February 2(3—Ranyitikei A. and P. Association, at Taihape. March 4 and s—Hawke's Hay A. and P. Association, at Hastings. March G and 7—Waikato Central A. and P. Association, at Cambridge. A. & P. SHOWS HOROWHENUA I-INJi EXHIBIT OF STATE STOCK. A SPLENDID SUCCESS. By Our .Special Reporter. The first of tho scries of autumn agricultural shows that are to bo held on tho West Coast of this island during tho next six weeks was opened at Eevin jesterday in beautiful weather, with a record attendance. Situated as re is in the centre of one of the richest districts or tho Dominion, it is natural that an association of tliis kind should flourish and receive the support of tho farming community. Tho Horowhenua show differs from most other events of a like nature, insofar as the exhibition of stock seen on tho ground is--representative of the district covered by the show. Practically the whole of the entries were locally "owned, and their fine quality gives a fair indication of the high standard that has been attained by stockowners in the neighbourhood. ill addition to the stock entered lor competition the Stale studs at Weraroa were represented by same of the best specimens of their respective breeds. Needless to say. the Dominion champion dairy cow Domino 111- attracted a great deal of attention, us did her butter-fat record of 78Glb for tho past year's milking. Other exhibits made by the Slate wore a half-dozen yearling Holstein heifers, two lllaivarra shorthorn heifers, and four draught horses. The local racecourse, where IJie show is held, provides iho necessary equip merit, to lacilitate tho work of the officials and ensure the 00111101!; of visitors to the grounds. A.t present the enclosure, with its crop of oats waiting to bo gathered in, provides an appropriate setting to an agricultural event such as the one under notice, and gives visitors a practical illustration of the fertility of the soil in those .parts. THE OPENING.

The opening ceremony was performed by Mr W. H. Field, an ex-M.P. for the district, who was introduced by the pre sideut, Mr John Kebbcil. An apology for unavoidable absence was read from Mr Massey, who wished the function every" prosperity. During his remarks Mr Field said that lie was glad to notice the manifestations of continued progress that aro to be seen in and around Levin. With tho splondid resources and fertility of the country, combined with the fact that there is now being evinced a definite movement towards closer settlement, he was cure that still greater prosperity Would mark the years to come. There was, he said, one or two very" important matters demanding attention that had a liearing on tho general well-being. He mentioned the necessity for immediate action being taken to prevent the damage that is caused by drifting sand, which its gradually burying many acres of first-class land. Another matter .that needed the constant vigilance and representation from residents along the Manawatu line was the necessity for securing a level railway track to Wellington. lie advised residents and public bodies to persist .in -tliis matter, as the district would never roach its highest prosperity until the work was accomplished. The following is a sumraarry of the awards made during the day :

JUDGES’ AWARDS SHEEP.

In a district where the farming interest is mainly centred in dairying it could not bo expected that purebred sheep would be shown in large numbers. There ivas. however, a very creditable showing of Romneys, while the farmers’ and* fat classes were well filled.

For purebred rams J. Kebbell secured two firsts iuid two seconds. D. Gardiner was first with an aged ram, while a second ticket went t« E. Croswoll for a ram lamb. In-ewes U. Stratton was the most successful with two wins, E. Gre.«woll and .1. Kebbell securing one .win each. The Boys - Training Farm showed rams and ewes, for exhibition only.

The fat sheep were well shown and the prizes evenly distributed between Messrs Ji. A. Gillies (2). H. .1. Uichards, John Davies, D. Gardiner, and Miss Broadbelt.

In fat lambs 11. .1. Richards gained two firsts and .1. Davies and I!. A. Gillies one first each.

The first prizes in tho farmers’ classes were divided between Messrs Davies and Richards, with two firsts each, Mr W. H. Weggcry securing one first ticket. Mr Davis won all the prizes for ewe lambs. The pet lamb classes brought forward good competition, the first prize tickets goi ig to tho entries of Miss Vera Richards, Miss Susie Broadbolt, and Master Douglas McDonald. HORSES. As is usual at every show there was a splendid entry in tho horse division. At Levin the strength of the exhibit lay in the saddle cud harness classes, the two pony classes being also well filled. Taking tho classes in catalogue order tho winning owners were;—Pony mare or gelding, Mrs W. Moynihan; pony over 13 hands, L. Smith; pony mare with foal. IV'. Moynihan. The bulk of the prizes in the saddlehorse classes fell to entries belonging to that well-known show patron. Mr .1. R. McDonald, whose stock annexed" four first prizes out of the five classes, the remaining ticket going to Mr JS. Kendricks’ entry.

In harness horses there was good competition, the prizes in this instance being better distributed, the first ticket going to representatives owned bv Messrs N. Kirkcaldie, H. Wade, C. Jenkins. E. M. Herrick and Haswoll Bros. Draught horses were not a strong class numerically, and tliree out of the four first tickets were annexed by J. ]{. McDonald, the other ticket going to B M. Herrick, DAIRY CATTLE. There was a splendid entry in the classes open to dairy cattle, especially those in which the entries were judged on utility points. In the aged class there were seventeen entrants, and the final decision placed the winners in the following order; C. E. C. Webb's Heather Jell 1. H. J. Poad’s Tiny 2, T. 11. Colpman’s Pansy of Eika 3. In the class open to heifers, J. El Palmes’ Silver Bell was selected as the best of thirteen, with T. H. Colpmuu’s Highland Mary second, and H. J. Poad’s Dolly third. The best dairy cow in milk was shown by T. H. Culimian. Saxon Jims, second, and C, E. C. Webb third. Best cross-

bird dairv heifer: Saxon Bros. 1, Boys I ;aining "Farm A Partridge and Wilton ■J. Two :ujd Wilton I, Hoys’ Training ianu 2. J. Curran 3. Two lioileiM liornbou Hros, i and 2, 11. Wiudicy. 3. Tho purebred cl a.=<»<■* did not: draw anythin# like the entry that mi#nt nave been expeoied. there being only two elastics each for males and females, which w.-ro filled by Jerseys and Ayrshires re--ixrcfcively. The only purebred Holstein .oil the #«mTul was \\ . Winter’s youii# bull. In Jersey heifers S. E. Lancaster •secured first ami second from tho Hoys Training Farm, but ho had to concede first honours in the male class to tho entry sent by Mrs J. Jones. F. H. Best showed the third pkize winner. 1. HColpman won both first prizes for Ayrshire;-, with C. E. C. Webbs entries second. The fat cattle were prime, but not numerous, and with one exception the whole of the prizes went to J. R. McDonald. Tho oilier ticket went to A\. Rviler’s ontrv. PIGS. With u total of .eighty-three, the entries in the pi# division established an easy record over anv show that lias been held in the North Inland for many years. Further comment oil the quality of the exhibit is unnecessary when it is mentioned that the chainnions from Porirua Mental Hospital and'tho Boys’ Training Farm at Weraroa were on the ground. It was no disgrace to private breeders that their outlies occujiied minor positions on the prize list. The hospital representatives secured seven first Detects, lint in two or three classes they had to lake second place to entries from the boys’ faun, which gained iour limits and a number of second prizes. Messrs ,1. V. Neill, P. E. Palmes, H. Bramley. and \V. Winter each showed some excellent specimens. They had, however, to no content with minor awards, but their stock would lx? quite good enough to wm at most shows. AMATEUR STOCK JUDGING. A useful innovation wu.s introduced this year by the provision of prizes lor amateur judging. Each competitor was provided with a chart showing the points of a perfect animal and their value. The beginners made their decisions previous to that made bv the appointed judge, and tho cauls were subsequently coptpared. There was great interest shown in there competitions, which were conducted with sheep and cattle. The following wore the prize-takers:—Cattle: P. Waid 1, .1. iiamilton 2. Sheep :A. Law 1, R. Law COMPETITIONS. Best Bov Rider, under 15 years—Perry McLeavey 1, Graham McDonald 2. J. Wade 3. Test Girl Rider, under 15 years. —.Miss Beryl "Fully J, -Miss Susie Broadbelt 2, jins Elsie Broadbelt 3. Best Girl Rider, under 12 years—Miss Flora Broadbelt. Driving Competition (gentlemen).—W - Bo van 1, Martin "Winiata 2, P. Murray 3. Ladies" Driving.—Miss Flora McDonald 1, -Mrs P. L. Sims 2, Miss Reran 3. Jumping (steeplechase style). —J. K. McDonald 1 and 2. -i Lady Hunters' Competition. J. B. .McDonald 1, J. E. Juanicson. 2.

.Maiden Bnntcre' Competition, (open).— J. R. .McDonald’s Fireworks 1, J. O. Jamieson’s Pathfinder 2, E. Ingram’s New Year 3.

Pony Race (14 hands and under). —R, "J*. McDonald 1, C. Bartholomew 2, J. Kenrick 3.

Maiden Trot—R. W. Fleming’s Doha 1, 11. S. George’s Abdallah 2, W. Ryder’s Tiro Tiro 3.

Pony Race (14-3 hands and under). — M. W iniata i, J. R. -McDonald 2, R. T. McDonald 3.

In tjie Lady Hunters’ event tho placed horses were - ridden respectively bv .Miss -VI. Hitehings and Miss McDonald.

WOODVILLE

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

Press Association. WOODVILLE, January 29

The twenty-first annual show of the Bush Districts Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held to-day in absolutely charming weather. The rain of yesterday freshened up the grass and flowers on the racecourse, and the whole grounds looked their best and added greatly to iho enjoyment of the large crowd of visitors. Tho attendance was the largest seen at any show for years past. Tip? entries, too. were satisfactory, especially in tho horses, sheep and dairy cattle classes.

Over one hundred horses took part in the competitions, and all the hack classes wore well filled. Wh 11. Gaisford’s hacks Good Night and The Joker won tho last and list events respectively. The latter also secured first honours in the lady s hack, Miss Waterhouse being second. Tho Joker 1 won tho Champion Cup for the best hack. CATTLE AND SHEEP. James Hart, of Danilovirke, was awarded champion for Holstein bull, any age, and A. j-J. Greenland championship tor Ayrshire bull, any age. in .tersey classes E. Ji. iloldaway secured championships for bull, any age, and heifer. he prizes in the dairy classes wore well listribuicd amongst the local farmers. In Lincolns Henry Gaisford was flic largest exhibitor, and got both championships. In Romney Marsh J. B. Gaisford ami John Harding were the only exhibitors. John Harding securing botu championships, in crossbreds tho prize winners were Henry Gaisford and It. Pattisou. .In fats tho honours were divided between John Murray, juu., Henry Gaisford, and 11. L. Wilton. COMPETITIONS.

Boys’ Pony Leaping—C. Jones’s Rising Star; girl, Escott’s Jessie. The To prize for the best girl or boy rider was won by Miss Gwen Bolton, Master W. Oliver 2.

The turning event was won by A. M, Harmcr. J. ii. Fair!:urst 2. In the maiden, horse leaping contest Gordon Laing's Rosy Morn was declared the winner. Norman Avery 2, E. Thomas 3.

Pony Medley—Millicent and Hunter's Gold Girl 1. Miss McDermott 2. Lloyd’s Maurice won the race, but was disqualified, the horse being an inch too high. Horse Leaping (hunting, style)—H. Hassell's Mickey Free 1, D. 0. Smith’s Bill 2, Gordon Laing 3. The trot was won by Doggett’s Shabone.

Ladies’ Leaping—Smith’s Bill, ridden by Miss Bolton.