FEILDING A. & P. SHOW.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9363, 4 February 1909, Page 5

FEILDING A. &P. SHO W.

The weather being splendid yesterd.sy and the popularity of the Show increasing, as anticipated tnere was a recdrd attendance. ProbabJythere were abaut 7000 paupie on the ground and the scone was a veiy pleasant one. The good music played by the Peilding Band contributed much to the pleasure of the spectators. Only one agent lor machinery exhibited and he did excellent business. Three firms exhibited vehicles, two, motor cars. Messrs Barrtmd and Abraham had a very interesting exhibition of seeds, and evidently the popularity of the firm in this line induced a good many farmers to make inquiries. Mr Q. W. Kiugsbeer made a Very good exhibit of Marcoui, Columbia and Edison Phonographs, with records, the sweet strains from which frequently drew the attention of the crowd. He also showed a large number of new style vehicles of „ various patterns, and reported good business. A sample of the Eclipse wire fence was exhibited by Messis Chamberlain and Holden, , the patentees. This is the only wiie standard made which will admit of the lateral wires of the fence being re-strained at any time. The standards are simple and easily fixed with the patent clip and it is a very cheap fence. There were several shows —a merry-o-around, and other means of amusement. A word of praise is due to the caterer, .Mr Hart,’ who had charge both of the luncheon booth and the tea kiosk, for the tx r.llenfc manner in which the wants of tiie public were attended to. The parade of first prize cattle and horses drew attention to the generally excellent quality of the horses exhibited. The parade itself proved very interesting to the spectators, as it helped to indicate in two classes the quality of the show.^ The jumping competitions we-e continually watched by a large crowd and. the feats of good riders were frequently applauded. The opinion of the judge was that the riders generally were inclined to go too fast, bat that the jumping was on the whole satisfactory, taking into consideration the size of the ring and creditable"to the district. Great credit is due to the president of the Association, Mr Hugh Burrell, 1 the secretary, Mr B. H. Fisher, and the general committee for the excellent manner in which the whole show was managed. Much interest was taken in the Alpaca sheep exhibited by Mr MaoLennan. This is the remnant of a flock of 25 that were on the Oroua Downs estate. It was started 25 years ago by a gift of five or six to the late Mr MacLennan. He bred from them, clipped their wool, and sent it Home, but as each animal only gave about 61bs and only about a bale, or a bale and a quarter, could be exported, he was informed that the quantity .was too small to deal with and the price realised was only 7d per lb. The animal seems to carry a large quantity of wool, but it is very light and fine. Having no economical value the flock has been allowed to die down to this one female.

The exhibition of horses was good in most of the - classes. In all probability there would have been a larger number of entries in the draught classes if it were not for the fact that'so many farmers are busy harvesting. In the draught mare class, Mr W, A. L. Bailey’s Pride was considered by the judge to have good quality and [[action, and (he spoke well of Mr Nishet’s entry. To this entry belonged the first-class foal in the foal class. The other entries were but ordinary. In the two year old filly class Messrs Rhodes Bros.’ Nugget was highly, praised, having good feet and action, and was a long way superior to the other entries. “The ponies w p re a useful lot, ” was the verdict of the judge, and the brood mare was as fine an animal as he had pot his eye on. In. the weight-carryiug cob class L. Thompson's Foam was termed an exceptionally good bor-e. In the ladies’ horse and trap class Mr Jas. Brownlie’s Pride, in a nice turnout, was favourably commented on by the judge, and in this class the whole of the competing turnouts were good. There was keen competition in the class for best lady driver, which was won by Miss Robinson. The second and third prize winners were also really good drivers. Except in pair of horses the competition was good throughout and the horsemanship admirable. PRESENTATION OF SCHOOL GARDEN PRIZES. This function was performed by Mr D. H. Guthrie, M.P., after he had been introduced to the school children and others, wjthin listening distance, on the lawn. Mr Guthrie first read a telegram he had received from Sir Joseph Ward, who regretted his inability to attend the Show and wished it every manner of success. Mr Guthrie said they were much indebted to the Feilding A. & P. Association for originating the competition as it showed the Society took an intelligent interest in educational matters. When he was young there was no such thing thought of, but they (the children) were being educated on a higher plane, and it should have the effect of making them better men and women. The speaker highly complimented the Ruahine School, the winners in the competition, and mentioned*that there were lonly 22 pupils. The teacher was unable to be present, having been promoted to another school. There were eight competing schools. Mr Gnthrie praised the judges, Messrs Lethbridge and Weightman, for the. care and trouble they bad given to their inspection. Having been appointed to judge the several plots at the Ruahiue School for Christmas prizes he could speak as to the excellence of the garden work. Mr Guthrie then presented the prizes, namely, one of £5 to Ruahine, £3 3s to Taonui second, and £2 2s to Cheltenham. He also presented the first prize to Ruahine for flower cultivation, and the second to Oolyton, congratulating each on its achievement. Cheers were given for the winners, for the teachers and for Mr Guthrie. OTHER PRIZES. For most points in farmers'classes; prize two cases of McDougall's Sheep Dip : W. E. Baber, 21 points, 1; J. W. Bradley, 14 points, 2; S. Ooomfce, 13 points, 3. POINTS’ PRIZES. The N. Z. Times’ Challenge Cup, for the exhibitor obtaining the most points in the dairy classes, wasjfwon this year by Mr S. R. Lancaster, with 3(5 points. Mr O. G. 0. Dermer, with 13 points; was second,

Vhd Mr J. Hodgls, With 9 points, third. . The special prize of £3 2s, for the most Mccessfnr exhibitor in the classes for dairy cow and dairy heifer, was wqn by Mr James Hodges, withfi points. Messrs W. P. Harre and O. G. O. Dermer were level for second place with 5 points each. Challenge trophy for most points in sheep, sections 87 to 109; F. S. Mcßae 1, H. Burrell 2, Reid and Son 3. Challenge Cup for most points in cattle, sections 77 to 85: S. R. Lancaster 1, O. G. Dermer 3, J. Hodges 3. Most points in dairy cattle, sections 77 and 78: J. Hodges 1. Most points in fat sheep, 1 case Quibell’s sheep dip, value 555; F. S. Mcßae, 39 points, 1; W, Reid and Son, 19 points, 3; J. Knight, 15 points, 3. Champion challenge shield, valudd at 30 guineas presented by Mr J. Campion, Okirae, classes 110 to 114, and 121 to 137: S. Standen, 37 points, 1; W. E. Baker, 33 points, 3; W. Gibson, 13 points, 3. Dairy cow in milk: C. G. O. Dormer’s 301bs milk, 4.5 test, 1.850 butter-fat, 1; James Hodge’s milk, 5,9 test, 1.368 {butter-fat, 3; W. Stretton’s Brindle Nance, 391bs milk, 3.9 test, 1.131 butter-fat, 3, O, G. O. Dormer’s Grey Whitesox, 191bs milk, 5.3 test, .988 butter-fat,. 4; Jas. Hodge’s. 141bs milk, 5.6 test, .784 butter-fat, 5. Most points in fat lambs: Hugh Burrell, 39 points, 1; F. G. Mcßae, 38 points, 3; A. F. Fitzherbert and O, Milieu, 14 points each, 3.

HORSES. HARNESS HORSES,

Judge—Mr H. Hooken, Oolyton. Pair harness ponies, mares or geldings, over 13 and under 14 hands: H. H. Stephens’ Kitty and Dolly 1. One entry. Single harness pony, mare or gelding, 14 hands or under: Mrs W. Jewell’s Wanda 1, A. W. Duke’s Tommy 3, H. H. Stephens’ Kitty 3. Seven entries. Lady’s horse and trap, mare or gelding, driven by a lady ; J. Brownlies’ Pride I, Mias A. G. Robertson 2, Miss Yerry 3. Nine entries, j SADDLE HORSES. Judge—Mr A. Pilmer, Masterfcon. Weight-carriyng hack, mare or gelding, I4st or over: Jas. Brownlie’s Kia Ora 1, J. Greenhow’s Orackshot 3, E. R. Hastie’s Feilding 3, A. O. Hartley’s Rainbow v.h.0., P.i McLean’s Slogger h.c. Sixteen entries. Light weight hack, mare or gelding, any age, up to list: E. J. Wilde I, Miss Ethel Abbott’s Plying Cloud 2, L. O. Moore’s Venus 3. ; W. B. Richardson’s Beulack v.h.c., W. G. Wade’s Cyclone h.c. Fifteen entries. i . Weight-carrying cob, mare or gelding, any age, 14.1 to 14.3 hands, 13at. or over: L. Thompson’s Foam 1, W. P. Tomomo’s Jim Doodle 3, Walter Whisker’s Dick 3. Four entries. Lady’s Hack: L. O, Moore’s Venus 1, Miss E. Abbott’s Flying Cloud 3, B. J. Wilde’s 3, W. B. Richardson’s Beulack v.h.0., B. R. Hastie’s Feilding, h.c. Twenty entries. Best Walking horse, mare or gelding : H. P. Taylor’s Nancy 1, W. B. Richardson^s.Beulack 3, H. P. , Taylor’s Banker 3. Seven entries. DRAUGHTS. Judge—Mr A. Alexander, Moturoa, New Plymouth. Filly, foaled since August 1, 1905: S. G. Perry’s Polly 1, J. Commons’ Bopny 3, “J. Rasmussen’s Flower 3. Four entries. Gelding, foaled since August Ist, 1905: H. E, Hocken’s Royal Prince 1, H. E. Hooken’s Dick 2. Two entries. .Filly, foaled since August Ist, 1906; S. G. Perry’s Pansy 1, A. Campbell 2. Two entries. Heavy gilding or mare, shown in dray or spring cart: PeterMoNaughtyn’fl Whisky 1, B. Jackman 3. Two entries. Light gelding or mare, shown in spring cait, ujj to one ton: J: Northcott’a Rose 1, H. E. Hocken’s Dick 3. Four entries, walking horse, mare or geld--Img: S. G. Perry’s Pansy 1. Two entries. Pair horses, siiown in dray, leader and shatter: P. McNanghton’s Whisky and Jess 1, E. Jackman 3. Two entries.

Pair horses, in plonghharness, bona fide property of farmer: P. McNanghton’s Maggie and Whisky I, H. E Hocken’s Dick and Jack 3, J. Northcott’s Rose, and Gipsy 3. Five entries. Three-horse pilpugh team, shown in iiarness, bona fidie farm work horses: P. McNaughton.’s Maggie, Whisky and Jess 1, H. E. Hocken's Dick, Jack and Royal Prince 2. H. J. Booth 3. MISCELLANEOUS. Judge—Mr A. Alexander, Moturoa, New Plymouth. Farmers’ general utility horse, bona, fine farm horses: Basil Thompson’s Lady Kairanga ,1, Hugh Burrell’s Don 2, S. Macaulay’s Sunbeam 3. Niue entries. Tradesmen’s single light horse and delivery cart, up to lOcwt: G. Wells’ Barney 1. Two entries. Single horse, up to one ton, adapted for town carrier’s express : N.Z. Express Co.’s . Captain 1, A. M. Garlick’s Dandy 2. Six entries. Gelding, foaled since August 1, 1907: J. Connor’s Prince Royal 1. One entry.“ Spring Cart, up to one ton, horse and harness: Jas. McFarland’s Bess 1, One entry. Milk cart, up to one ton, in harness: Jas. McFarland’s Bess. One entry. COMPETITIONS. Judge—Mr A. G. Pilmer, Masterton, Best lady driver: Miss A. G. Robertson 1, Miss Densham 2, Miss Ethel Abbott 3. Ten entries. Pony Jumping; Maggie Briggs’ Rawhiti 1. T. Cameron’s Blue Bell 2, L. A. Hunt’s Dandy 3. Twenty 6 d trios Ladies’ Hunters : Miss J. Ferguson’s Quartermaster 1, Fred Gibbs’ Gay Boy 2, E. R. Hastie’s Feilding 3, ‘Twenty-five entries. Hunters’ Competition, open: B. Short’s Bine Ribbon 1, W. Strang’s Sir Lethe 2, H. Hassell’s Erin-go-brag h 3. Thirty-five entries. Leaping and Jumping Competition, open to any section of returned troopers or members of mounted corps: Sergt. Page’s section, F M.R., 85 points, 1; Sergt. Oraine’s section, F.M.R. ,2. The performance of the winners was considered by the judges, Captain Barltrop and R. D. McKenzie, as excellent, but on the whole the jumping was marred by the refusal of the horses of the other sections co jump. Chain-stepping; A. W. Bell 65ft lliu., t; G. Ritchie, 65ft. 3; H. Richardson, 65ft. 10&in., 3.

MILK OCMPETITION, Judge—Mr R. Browne. Hawera.' Testing by Babcock method: D, Desmoua, 96 points, 1; Alec. L. Fetch, 94 points, 3. Seven entries.

A portion of the prize list,arrived too late for puehcatiou in to-day’s issue, but will appear to-morrow.