HOROWHENUA A. AND P. SHOW.

Otaki Mail, 5 February 1923, Page 3

HOROWHENUA A. AND P. SHOW.

AN INTERESTING RETROSPECT. The progress ol the Horowheuua A. and P. Show in the seventeen years the Association has been formed is a substantial one. and the present forms a good opportunity ol noting the extent ol the advancement made, by a reference to the first show held by the Association. This look place on lire Racecourse on April JO, 1907, and the catalogue shows that it then embraced some 102 classes, with 346 entries in the stock sections, to Which were added a poultry division, with 03 entries, and several vegetable and home indus-

try classes bring the gland total < f entries up to -15#, us compared with a total of just over 750 for the present show. Tiie growlii of dairying is strikingly shown by the expansion from 35 cattle entries in .1907 to 226 now, while sheep are more than double this year what they were sixteen years ago (125 —51). There are

about double tiie competitions this year (115—186), but horses, coincident with the development of motor traction, show a decline from 166 in 1907 to F2l this year. As regards the competitions it should be noted that a large section are post entry at- the present show, and 'he total compete tions will work out at over 200, which shows the popularity ol this feature at present-day exhibitions. Tiie vegetable, fodder, home industries ■ and poultry divisions are now omitted iron* Use schedule, but line growth of the main sections at the latest, shows has made up the deficit, and the aggregate exceeds the first show total by neatly double, it is noteworthy that

at [lie 1907 show there were no breed, exhibited, the classes simply bcinj. dairy cattle and fat cattle, with a tola entry ot 33, whereas Jerseys, Ayrshire: and Friesian'*—arid especially .leix-eys —would exceed those figures severe min*.-, over with a class ol stock ot tin highest quality. This division is, per flaps, the branch the Association n.a; shown most advancement in, whils: competitions Pace developed strongly and ihere is general all-round improv mom ju i| lt , show as a whole that

hardly conceivable, but will lie readily recognised by those who- had tin* privilege of being associated with the first show. In glancing over the list of office-bearers of the 1907 show, it is noticed that Mr M'. It. Field, M l'-, was the patron, and still remains in office, and Messrs. 4. Kebbell, .lames McLeav-ey and S. A. Broadbelt are the on!v others who are actively associated with the Association to-day. A . omparisen “I the entries received at die 1901 show and those of the present exhibition are as loilows:---

I torses and Competitions 236 saga t tie “9“ Sheep 1 - ;) Pigs 8 The Jersey section was a particularly hue one. In the aged hull class there were only two entries this year, the championship being secured by \ij. |). Brown's sire, Rioter's Knight, which lias a long record of successes in the .show-ring, and has left much ■rood stock at the owner’s larm at Kukii. Mr R. L. Horn's Owlet- r.q Puketapu filled second pl.T'O Tin- animal also hn- a good show record, among Ills recent wins being the championship at Carterton. in the two-year bulls, Mr Horn secured the first * ticket with .Jersey .Meadow's Birch, a fine type o! the breed. The one-year hulls were n fine lot, and the judge took time in deciding the winner, which proved to be Mr Horn's Kuku Major, which also scored a similar success at Wood vine. Mr A Gal-

: low ay’s Kuku Stately’/' Prince, 'which j. ! filled second place, was little behind j : i the winner, Mr Horn was also award- j. ed first, tliird and fourth i'- 1 !' calves. Mr A. Anderson securing the second award with a promising animal. The three-year heifers were a small hut select lot. and of such qua I lity that they provided the champion and reserve champion. These were Mr ft. h. Horn’s Kuhn Brooklet and ! Kuku Sweet Pen respectively, as fine 1 a pair of Jerseys ns would he found , anywhere. The aged cow class was i won by Mr S. Bowker’s Jersey Lea , Diana. The two-year heifers had an ! entry of eight, and were all nice sam--1 pies' of the breed. Mr J. Nicholson, of Manakau, secured the pink ticket wirh Vanetta, an anim of r-.nch nromise: the entries of Mr B Horn and Master John Blenkh-rn getting the : other awards. There were ten yeari lings in the heifer class, one oi the | . p e =t in the section. The Competition I-was verv keen, Mr B. L. Horn securing another win, this time with Kuku i Ranch Queen, a heifer by his herd j sire Owler of Puketapu. The second I and third awards went to Mr R. L. | Horn iun., with a couple of high-class ! youngsters. The latter pair secured the first award for pair of yearling?, j 1 second and third going to. Messrs. 11. j | L . Horn, jun.. and J. D. Brown respec- j • j lively. There were no absentees in j , | the 26. entries in the heifer calves, . I w hich was an exceedingly good one. /the judge being set a difficult task. i The winner and second prize-getter 'I proved to be Mr R 1.. Horn’s entries /with Mr J. D. Brown taking third and j "i fourth, and Mr H. J T.ancaster fifth I ■ 1 yf r Horn’s two calves look the prin--1 cipal prize for best pair, with Mr 2 Brown second and Mr H. J- Lancas- ’ ter third The judge (Mr Dermerl was muen i impressed with the Jerseys. He said the voting stock were particular^ ! good, fie yearling heifers, and calves ! being equal, in his opinion, to an>- | thing in New Zealand. "Tnerc were i 26 calves and JO or t2 yearlings, v /aid "and there was not a bad one 1 among them. The quality of _ the ! three-year heifers may be judged * when out of three eniiio? ’he,, pt ' duced the champion and reserve 'champion among the females 1£l * her. right through, the hulls v; er-/"Ot a:- 'good as the females. J.~ameffg thS 3IH£ JWKB aT.imal- but ihe aged buns. tho-'VO good, were not. outstanding-. toe judge said he wp.- pleased a*.me wa. t"ne tattle were Drought iu@ the rip ~* being well handlad and controlled.

which made all the difference to the judge, AYRSHIRES. Ayrshires showed a big improvement as compared with the last- show. In 1922 there was only one exhibitor, whilst there are three at the present show, making the competition much better. Messrs. Webb Bros., of Koputaroa, secured the buJl championship with Greenfield peter, a compact and typical animal. They also secured first lor une-ycar bull and second for bull calf, first in tiie latter class going to the Ohau breeder, Mr T. H. Colpmau. Mr Coipman also secured (he female championship with a cow showing nice quality, and the same breeder secured the award for two-year heifer, yearling heifer (first and second , pair ot heifers, and first and second for calves and pair of calves. Messrs. Atkins Bros., of Manakau, secured the pink ticket for three-year heifer. Messrs. Webb Bros, second for pair of yearling heifers and pair of calves, and third for heifer calf. The judge

remarked that the champion bull was a good dairy sort, but not up to showcondition. Mr Colpman’s winning bull calf was a nice beast. The champion cow was of superior qualify and would hold her own in first-class company. Mr Coipman won in the two-year heifers with a descendant of his good cow Gladys Ilf. In one-yenr heifers all three breeders were well represented, the judge said, but Mr Colpman’s stock was typical and particularly gdod underneath. The younger slock was also classy.

FR IF. FI A NS. The competition _ in black and white, with ihe exception of a singleoutside entry in yearling heifers, was confined to stock Lorn the Central Development Farm, which secured all ihe awards. When it is staled there are other Friesian breeders in the district. it is regretted that there is not better support to bis section. Last show the competition was good, hut ihe absence of former black and white breeders would convey the impression that Hu's class of stock was little supported in this district, which if altogether wrong. It is hoped the next show will see more local breeders represented. MILKING SHORTHORNS.

Mr R. V. Brown, of Weraroa. and Mr B. -11. Slack, Otaki, were the principal exhibitors in Registered Milking Shorthorns. Mr Brown's (Weraroa) Dorn. Gibson Daphne was awarded the championship for bulls. This has been a successful animal in the show-ring- The reserve championship went to Mr Slack’s entry, also first for bull calf, Mr Brown’s entry being second. Competition was fairly

good between these two breeders in ihe row and heifer classes, Mr Slack securing first and champion and second for females, second for three-year heifer, third for two-year heifer and yearling heifer, and First and third tor heifer calf. Mr Brown secured rst lor ihree-yenr heifer, second l'or twoyear heifer, first and second for yearling heifer, first for pair of yearling heifers, and second for heifer calf. Mr w. Fyffe, Weraroa. was successful m two-year heifers with a really good animal. Flic judge was pleased with tit os r-xiiiliit a a whole. Quality, hi said, was wnji maintained, and flu a-roi] row was well (iliafithd to T a*• * the championship. 'l'lie other ffiriales down to the '“Eves were a good jot, and equal to anything seen a* other shows. DAIRY CA FT! F, The dairy cattle this year am the best collection seen at the Tlorowheuna show, arid would he a credit to any outside show. The championship

went to a Jor-< y grade owned l:>y or l.'R. McDonald. a very nice cow. The second prize going to Mr If. .7. Lancaster 'levin and third award Messrs. Horn OrOS. tK’tKit;. Uoru Pirns, were also sm-ce-ssml in the class for dairy cow in milk. Mi Lancaster second and Mr (V. Seivors third. Horn Bros. and Mr Lancaster taking all ihe other awards with a selection of exceptional animals. SHEEP. Sheep were a 50 per cent better lot than at the 11)2:4 show, not only in numbers but in quality os well. The fine condition in which practically ail the entries were shown, indicates that breeders ate giving mote time to producing good animals. lire Rornnev flock sheep were fairly well filled right through, Messrs, wegsrery Dros. of WaiKanae. and Mrs H. Proas?, of Levin, sharing the championship; and other awards. Mr Cornlord, win iudged the fat sheep, said the exhibits were excellent, the lambs and we- i tbers being equal to anything he bad seen PIGS. The pig section was monopolised j by ices’ breeders this year, and me j displav was a creditable one. The Central Development Farm showed ; the winning Berkshire boar under IS months. Mr R. v McDonald's entry . being second. Mr McDonald got itto firsts .in the other boor classes in this breed, and first in two classes ot s sows. The Perm was first for sow: with litter and litter of pedigree pigs. Other awards were secured by Mr TLtrumen and Mr S. A. Broadbelt. Tn Tamworihs, McDonald Bros.' en.rv Was first for Taimvorth boar, and Mr R. A. McDonald first and second tor sow. Mr Grant, the judge, said he liked the quality of the exhibits no through, but more competition was wanted. The success of the local breeders, he said, should be an encouragement to others to come Howard and show what the district was capable of in the breeding of good pigs. SHEEP POINTS CUP. The Davies Cup for the most points in the fat sheep and lamb classes was won by the donor with 50 points. Mr Ryder’ 42 points second. Mr Si meox points third. and Mr Lemmon 57 r .. ;! . fourth, it Mr Da"ij3’ intention to oKer rm up r mmpetrmn a: VexT year's she •. | PUREBRED CATTLiv. | B pf. t Cow or Heifer m milk in Ul ] purebred di--Umn m »>' _ in

chary points. Five-guinea cup, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals: H. .1. Lancaster’s (Glen Oroua) Brooklyn Betty 1, R. L. Horn’s entries 2 and 3. Seven entries. Mr Lancaster won this trophy last year. SUCCESSFUL SHOW CONCLUDES. People’s Day brought the 1323 Horowhenua Show to a successful conclusion yesterday. The remanding ■*’ classes were judged bciore noon, and when the extensive programme of

competitions commenced in the afternoon, the attendance was very large, and must have been quite the best yet recorded by the Association. The

weather up till that time was fine but overcast, and the large crowd found ample interest in inspecting the stock

exhibits, looking in at she sideshows and 1 lie numerous other .attractions provided at this show for tire entertainment of patrons. The management was again good, and everything worked smoothly. In the early afternoon,

however, light rain commenced to fall, but was not sufficient to interfere with the programme of events, though it rather marred the pleasure of the public. The grand parade of prize-winning cattle, horses, and vehicles, took place at 2 p.m., under the direction of Mr G. Tully, and made a fine display. After traversing the straight in front of the stand, the parade was grouped in the competition area, where it was photographed, and then dispersed. INCREASED GATE-RECEIPTS. The gate receipts showed a substantial increase this year as compared with the 1922 show. On the first day this year the receipts were £34 16/, and on People’s Day £9O 6/, a total of £125 2 . The total lor the two clays in 192-2 was £9l 17/6, which shows an aUvarme of £33 4/6 in favour of this week's fixture. PRESENTATION OF TROPHIES. THREE WON OUTRIGHT. During the afternoon Mr W. H. Field, M.P., patron of the Association,with the president, Mr A. McLeavey, and the officers, presented the trophies won at the show, the ceremony taking place in front of the grandstand, and being followed with interest by many spectators. Mr Field referred to the excellence ol the show and the fine work of the committee responsible for it. He expressed the opinion that, it not destined to become I lie leading show of the Dominion, it would eventually be among I in* leading shows. . He apologised for the absence of Mr -I Lmklater, M.F , and after presenting the trophies referred to the fact that three of .them ha! been won outright. He would be pleased lo replace one of the cups—(Hear, hear)—by giving a. trophy either for the best dairy cow in the show or the best dairy cow in milk, the cup to be competed for annually and not. won outright, the name of each winner to be inscribed on it(Applause.)

The following cups were handed over to I lie winners or their representatives. Bracelet, best girl rider: Miss Swainson. Mi R. L. Horn’s Cup, most, points in dairy section: Horn Bros, (out right). Mr A. L. Williams’ Cup, hesi lvo on-vs or heifers in’ miilc Hern Bros, (u d rigid.. Messrs. Colpman. Essex. Horn, Healv arid Servers’ Cup, best cow or heifer in milk: IT. I. Lancaster (Glen Oroua). outright. Levin Co-op. Dairy Co. Cup, butterfat competition: J. G. Horn. Jersey Cup, most points in Jerseys: R. L. Horn (outright). Mr R. V. Brown’s Cup, most points in Milking Shorthorns: B. 11. Slack -Otaki.i.

Davies’ Memorial Cup, most, points in fat sheep and lambs: F. Davies. Mr G. J. Stratton’s Cup, most points in purebred Romneys: \V. 11 and V. Waggery. FINE LOT OF LIGH T HORSES. The light, horses this year formed a line section, all The classes providing good competition. Miss Rala Winge’s Madam Marion, a fine stamp of weight-carrier, won The 14-stone class, m, i*. s. Mitchell's Kismet the 12 n, i;.-siope class, from a field of seven. ■n,e,o wcu* 14 in the 10 to 12-stone cla-s, and were a capital lot- The pink ticket went to Mrs Hugh Gillies’ napkin. Glossop (Palmerston North), a veteran of the sliow-ring, and a horse with an excellent record of successes. Mi Mitchell was second with Kismet, and Mr H. Rivers (Oronn. Downs) third with Mark Briggs. The hunter r f ( ,eg 12 to 14-stone, provided another winning ticket for Mr Mitchell’s Kismet in a good lot of likely-looking hunters, second going to Miss M. J. Stewart’s Gentleman Jack (Halcornbe) ami third to Miss A. Kebbell’s Dick (Levin). Eight lady’s hacks—a nicet mt—paraded for this class, giving Mrs Gillies her second win with Cap’ain Glossop. Mr Mitchell s Ki‘m " s second and Miss Kebbell’s Dick third. The competition for the Pest lady rider was very keen between M.ss Hetfie Mends (Palmerston North) and ynss A. Kebbell (Levin), the judge being unable to decide between the two. and declared both first 'equal’, Miss Grace McDonald, of Levin being third, 'the back cliampionfit.il-, w:* ad arch'd to Mrs Hugh Gillies’ rapt,-no Glossop a popular decision, although the standard of the compeljug animals was good. HARNESS \ND UTILITY. The harness horses were not largely represented, but 1 hev contained some - line animals. Mrs N. Kirkcaldie s Sultan, a. stylish animal, had no difficult v in annexing the 15 hands class, Mr A. Horn and Mr P. -L Aplin scoring with their entries in the other two sections. tiip utility horses made up three p,.. , ins display o! horsesam, carle was very creditable tc the cew’ul his horse Prince in ton

and half-ton classes, and Mr 3. Sigtey’s Maori Queen in the geseral utility class. Mr Hossaek’s entry won ibe draught championship, and Mr itV. Brown's pair for the best couple ol hall draughts. SHEEP DOG TRIAL. The final of the sheep dog trial was run oh between Mr T. Winiata’s Jock, .Mr h. Nicholson’s Don Junior II and Mr L. B. Green’s William Boss (Ashhurst) .and they finshed in that order. Fine work was shown by ai) three dogs, but that o lthe first two left little between them, their heading and yarding being accomplished in finished style. The dog placed third this year won tlie event at the 1922 show. The judge remarked that the display by the placed dogs quite equalled that at the larger trials, and was really good. The success of the show reliects the highest credit on the officials from the President (Mr A. McLeavey) downwards. AJI worked with a will, anti they have the satisfaction ol knowing that their efforts were rewarded with a show that was excellent in every way. This reference would not be complete without a word regarding the Secretary (Mr R. D. Wallace) and his able and courteous assistants. Ihe manner in which their duties were performed was no small factor in achieving success. During the afternoon the Levin Band was present and under the baton of Mr G. Lester rendered an appreciated programme of music. HORSES. (judge :Mr A. Donald, Featherston). Hack, 14 stone or over.—Miss Rata Winge’s (Koputarua) 1, R. Kingdon (Rongotea) 2. Three entries. Hack, .12 to .14 stone.—R. S. Mitchell (Koputaroa) 1, H. Rivers (Oroua Downs) 2, Miss A. Kebbell (Levin) 3 Eight entries. Hack. 10 lo 12 stone.—Mrs Hugh Gillies (Palmerston North) 1, R. S. Mitchell 2, H. Rivers 3. Fourteen entries. Marc or gelding, most suitable for hunter, 12 to 14 stone. —It. S- Mitchell l, Miss M. J. Stewart (Halcombe) 8, Miss A. Kebbell 3. Eight entries.

Lady’s hack, to be ridden by ladv.Mrs Hugh Gillies 1, R. S. Mitchell 2, Miss A. Kebbell 3. Eight entries,

Lady's and gentleman’s hack, to be ridden and judged as pair. Mrs Hugh Gillies and Miss A. Kebbell 1, Miss M. Stewart and R- S. Mitchell 3. Best lady rider. —Miss Hettie Mead (Palmerston North) and Miss A. Kebbell (Levin) 1 (equal), Miss Grace Me Donald (Levin) 3. Six entries. Cob, 14 to J 5 hands.—D. Vickers (Levin) 1, 11 Waller (Himitangi) 2, AIL Anderson 'Levin) 3. Seven entries, Champion hack —Mrs Hugh Gillies’ Captain Glossop. HARNESS HORSES.

Horse, .15 hands or over.—Mrs N. Kirkcaidie (Levin) 1, F. Hoult (Feilding) 8. Four entries. Horse, 14 hands and under 15. Horn 1, Mrs C. 11. de Mey (Palmerston North) 3. Three entries. Pony, 14 hands and under.—P. J. Aplin ' (Ohau) 1, 11. Bell (Levin) 2. Three entries. GENERAL UTILITY HORSES. , Spring cart horse, up to one ton, to be shown in cart. —IT Hossaek (Levin) i, J. sigley (Levin) 2, R. V. Brown (Wcraroa) 3. Three entries. Horse, up to half a ton.—ll- Hossaek J, .1. Sigley 2, G. Marshall (Levin) 3 Eigtit entries. General utility horse, to be shown in harness.—J. Sigley 1, G. Marshall 2, H. o. Nicholis (Oliau; 3. Nine entries. DRAUGHTS. Pair hall draught plough horses.—R. V. Brown 1. H. Hossaek 2, P. E. Palmes .Levin. 3. Three entries. Champion draught.—H Hossaek's entry. COMPETITIONS. (Judge, Mr C F. Vullance, Masterton). Pony race, 14.3 hands and under (amateur riders only), to be ridden by boy not exceeding 15 years of age.— J. R. McDonald's (Levin) Titoki 1. Roy Scum’s (Sundon) Lady Ray 2 Only entries. A good race.

Turning competition (men only).— R. Hodge 1, 11. Bell 2. Best turn-out (horse, trap, twowheeler and harness ). —P. J. Aplin (Oliau) 1, A. Horn 2, Mrs C. H. de Mey (Palmerston North) 3. Eight entries.

.Jumping, steeplechase style (open) for gentlemen only.—J. Q. Cameron’s (Sandon) Tel el Saba 1, A. Scott’s (Oronn Downs) Knropai 2, F. Laird’s (llunierville) Hailstorm 3. During the competition Motokia received a nasty cut on the back of The foreleg and had to be pulled up before completing the course. There were seventeen entries.

Hunters’ Competition (open) for gentlemen only. —Mr F. Laird’s (Hunterville) Hailstorm 1, Messrs. F. F. Lowe and Son’s (Levin) Cadet B. Golden 2, J. Shaw’s (Palmerston North) Rita 3. Nineteen entries.

Turning Competition (men only).— p. Janies 1, G. Vickers 2. Turning Competition (for ladies).— Miss Kebbell 1, Miss Swainson 2. Pony Race, 14.5 hands and under, amateur rider only; half-mile; to be ridden by boys not exceeding 15 years of age.—Roy Scott’s (Sandon) Lady Ray 1, J. R. McDonald’s (Levin’) Titoki 2, N. Ryder’s (Levin) Fidget 3. Also ran: Harmony. Apple Race (on horseback): G. Procter 1, R. Scott 2, P. James 3. Eleven entries. Sheepdog Trial. —Toha Winiata’s (Levin) Jock t, H. Nicholson’s (Levin) Don Junior 11. 2, L. B. Green's (Ashliurst) William Boss 3. The latter was the winner last year. Eight entries. GIFT SHEEP AND GUESSING COMPETITION.

Entries were made in the gift classes as follows,. the sheep afterwards becoming the property of the Association: Messrs. F. Davies four sheep, H. G. Swainson, W. M. Simcox and J. Lemmon one each. One was presented by each of the following for tiie guessing competition: Messrs. H. G. Swainsoir, Winiata, sen., F Davies and w. H. and V. Weggery. The sheep were sold yesterday and realised excellent prices, making from 35 ’ up to £S b\ the latter for a prime heavy ewe.