Better Breeding

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 514, 17 November 1928, Page 5

Better Breeding

SPLENDID DISPLAY OF STOCK

Waikato’s Annual Show rase-: (THE SUN'S Special Representative) HAMILTON, To-day. A STRIKING testimony to the trend toward better breeding as a means of increasing dairy production was given in the generally high quality of the entries at the 37th annual fixture of the Waikato A. and P. Association, which opened in the Claudelands Showgrounds yesterday. The entries, which constituted a record for the association, were drawn from all parts of the North Island, several prize-winners at the recent Royal Show coming forward.

The weather for the opening day was ideal, and there was a large attendance of country visitors. The show can rightly be claimed one of the best balanced in the North Island, and certainly there is no fixture in the South which can excel it for quality and strength in the four principal dairy sections. Aggregate entries in the dairy sections at the recent Royal Show were only eight in excess of those at the Waikato fixture. For strength and quality the dairy, and hack and hunter horse sections vied with each other for first place. The sheep classes were not strongly supported, although there were fairly representative entries, one or two pens, including entries on account Mr. F. R. Seddon, having secured places at the Royal Show last month. Considering the size of the district, and the large part the rearing of pork plays with the farmers, the entries in the pig classes were rather disappointing, but the quality of the animals which did come forward was well up to show standard. Interest in Hunters' Classes Of interest to both town and country visitors the light-harness section was perhaps the feature of the show. Increased entries were registered in practically every class, but, apart from that, the quality of many of the hordes was high, and much of the work was as good as that seen in any New Zealand show-ring. The association’s £IOO hunters’ class drew entries from all parts of the North Island, some coming from as far south as Hawke’s Bay and the Wairarapa. This class, which will be judged to-morrow afternoon. should attract a considerable amount of interest. Imported Jerseys Compete for Places Added interest was given to an already strong Jersey section by the presence of at least two of the recent high-priced importations, A. H. Moreland and Son’s Fairy’s Eminent Raleigh, and W. H. Miers’s Willonyx Oxford Lad. Both are splendid types of animals of a type which is well suited to improve the standard of the Dominion’s herds. The championship ribbon went to Moreland and Son’s importation. The animal certainly has faults, but these are so outweighed by points of outstanding quality as to be almost overlooked. His head is expressive of the true Jersey, and in itself it would command attention in any show-ring. The other bull is perhaps more evenly proportioned, but does not possess quite the same outstanding characteristics. W. J. Hall and Son’s cow, Dale’s Rover Beautyl took the championship ribbon in the female section. Friesian Breeders Hold Out The Friesians were not as strong as could have been expected from a breed that is undoubtedly gaining in popularity among Auckland dairymen. Although several of the animals were of good type, there was nothing of exceptional quality among the placed animals and entries from several of the best-known breeders of the province were missing. To a large extent this can be accounted for by the fact that many breeders had had stock down at the Royal Show, and, having in view the fact that they would be showing at Auckland in a week’s time, were not prepared to risk knocking the cattle about by sending them into the Waikato fixture. Several breeders in other classes held off for the same reason. The champion Friesian cow, H. W. Reeve’s Na Riri Marcena, was a good type of a milking animal. Neither tho champion nor the reserve champion bull was perfect. The champion, Mrs. A. J. Clement’s Bracken King Pietje, was well developed from the head back, but lost points on the head and shoulders. The reserve champion, Whewell Bros.’ Bloomfield Elgin Galatea, was a son of the 3 924 Royal Show champion, but was altogether too big. Strong Showing of Ayrshires The Ayrshires made up one of the strongest classes of the show. The quality, generally, of the entries was high, the strength of the section going to show that the breed is by no means ready to tak% a back place in the Auckland Province. The section was responsible for one of the biggest classes in the show in an entry of 19 yearling heifers. The animals were a particularly fine lot, true to the typical milking type. First place In the class went of C. Watt’s Kintocher Mary. This breeder’s Kintocher Hector took the championship ribbon in his class. C. Bailey was another very successful exhibitor in this section, his cow, Thornhill Rosemary, taking the championship ribbon for her section out of the ring. The Milking Shorthorns were somewhat disappointing, the entries being neither very big nor > representative. The quality of the exhibits, generally, was fairly satisfactory, however, entries from the Ruakura State Farm being prominent. The outstanding feature of the sheep section was the increase in the entries of fat lambs suitable for export. These classes, which will be judged to-morrow, should make a particularly fine showing. In the beef classes, while fairly representative entries were attracted, it was noticeable that practically none of the well-known Waikato breeders who are in the habit of sending regular drafts of particularly well-finished cattle forward to Westfield had entries in the show. AWARDS Awards in the dairy cattle and horse sections were made as follow, the number of entries being given in parentheses: CHAMPIONSHIPS Milking Shorthorns, Champion Bull.—J. C. Begbie s Dominion Melba’s Knight of Ruakura. Reserve champion bull: Ranstead Bros.’ Matangi Quality sth Lad. Champion cow: J. McGowan’s Matangi Quality sth. Reserve champion: G. r». Hall’s Matangi Lilac sth. Jerseys.—Champion cow: W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale’s Alice. Reserve champion: W. H. Mier’s Jersev Brae Seashell. Champion bull: A. Moreland and Son’s Fairy Eminent Raleigh. Reserve champion: W. H. Mier’s Willonyx Oxford Lad. Friesians.—Champion cow: H. W. Reeve's Na Riri Mercena. Reserve champion: Estate T. O. Hodgson’s Ivy Xetberland Pietertje. Champion bull: Mrs. a. J. Clement’s Bracken King Pietje. Reserve champion: Whewell Bros.’ Bloomfield Elgin Galatea. Ayrshires.—Champion cow: C. Bailey’s Thornhill Rosemary. Reserve champion: J. A. Watt’s Abergeldy Mary. Champion bull: C. Watt’s Kintocher Hector. Reserve champion: W. H. Worster’s King Brachum.

CATTLE Pedigree Jerseys Judge: Mr. A. D. Bell, Bell Block. Cow, 4 years or over, in milk (13): W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Alice, 1; W. H. Mier’s Jersey Brae Seashell, 2; A. Moreland and Son’s Beechlands Queen, 3. Cow or heifer, three years (5): R. Wattam’s Fencourt Cowslip, 1; A. Moreland and Son’s Beechland’s Pet, 2; W. H. Mier’s Rosebury Twilight, 3. Heifer, 2 years (7): A. Moreland and Son’s Roy ton Elva, 1; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Wireless, 2; A. Moreland and Son’s Beechland’s Keepsake, 8. Best three females (3): W. H. Mier, 1; A. Moreland and Son, 2; W. J. Hall and Son, 3. Cow or heifer, 3 years or over (6): W. H. Mier’s Jersey Brae Seashell, 1; Te Rapa Lad’s Perfection, 2; and Jersey Brae Countess, 3. Bull, 3 years or over (6): A. Moreland and Son’s Fairy Eminent Raleigh, 1; W. H. Mier’s Wilolnyx Oxford, 2; F. S. Valle’s Master of Tamahere, 3. Best 3-year-old bull, special class (4): W. H. Mier’s Willonyx Oxford Lad, 1; F. S. Veale’s Master of Tamahere, 2; Fred Phillip’s Oswald Victor, 3. Bull, 2 years old (8): V. McD. Hitching’s Ku Ku, 1; W. H. Mier’s Almadale Golden Ruler, 2; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Duplix, 3. Bull, yearling (10): F. S. Veale’s Sensation of Tamahere, 1; F. and A. Smith’s Raleigh’s Combination Lad, 2; Fred Phillips’s Sunday Handsome Prince, 3. Junior yearling heifer (11): W. H. Mier’s Almadale Stylish Lady, 1: V. McD. Hitching’s Ku Ku Wheat Maiden, 2; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Peerless, 3. Junior yearling heifer (11): W. H. Mier’s Almadale Stylish Lady, 1; V. McD. Hitching’s Ku Ku Wheat Maiden, 2; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Peerless, Pedigree Ayrshires Judge: Mr. B. C. Morgan, Woodville. Cow, 4 years old or over (8): C. Bailey’s Thornhill Rosemary, 1; J. A. Watt’s Abergeldy Mary, 2; W. H. Worster’s Lauriston Rhoda, 3. Cow or heifer (5): P. Beverley’s Ashleigh Park White Primrose, 1, and Kinnettles Flora McDonald, 2; C. Bailey’s Kintocher Darkie, 3. Heifer, 2 years (5): C. Bailey’s Bonny Glen Canterbm-y Bell, 1; W. C. Wallace, 2; P. Beverle}%s Kinnettles Madelene, 3. Bull, 3 years old and over (8): W. H. Worster’s King Brachum, 1; C. Watt’s Angus McKay, 2; J. A. Watt’s Abergeldia Bruce, 3. Bull, 1 year old (11): C. aßiley’s Bonny Glen Jock, 1; J. A. Watt’s Abergeldie Style, 2; W. C. Wallace’s Third Part Ha First Choice, 3. Cow or heifer, 3 years or over (5): W. C. Wallace’s Awanui Daphne, 1; J. C. Wallace’s Polly of Auchens, 2. Heifer, 1 year (18): C. Watt’s Kintocher Mary, 1; J. M. Bamford’s Loybrae Heather, 2; P. Beverley’s Kinnettles Judith. 3. Pair yearling heifers (6): J. C. Wallace, 1; P. Beverley, 2; W. C. Wallace, 3. Group, to consist of bull and 3 females (4): C. Bailey, 1; P. Beverley, 2; J. A. Watt, 3. Pedigree Shorthorns Judge: A. D. Bell, Clevedon. Cow, 4 years and over (4): J. McGowan’s Matangi Quality, 1; Ranstead Bros.’s Matangi Mary, 2. Cow or heifer (1): Ranstead Bros., 1. Heifer, 2 years old (1): H. E. Annette’s entry, 1: G. D. Hall’s Pinedale Tulip, 2. Bull, 3 years or over (3): J. C. Begbie’s Dominion Melba’s Knight of Ruakura, 1; Ranstead Bros.’s Matangi Quality sth’s Lad, 2; G. D. Hall’s Matangi Quality 4th’s Lad, 3. Bull, 1 year old (4): G. D. Hall’s Pine Dale Lad, 1; Blackett Bros.'s Dominion Pardon of Ruakura, 2; Ranstead Bros.’s Matangi Pauline’s Quality, 3. Bull calf (4): Fisher Bros.* entry, 1; H. Booth’s Armidale Selector, 2; G. D. Hall’s entry, 3. Heifer, 2 years old (1): Matangi Gertie 3rd. 1. Heifer, 1 year old (6): Fisher Bros.* Pukerimu Dolly 29th, 1; G. D. Hall’s Pinedale’s Rona, 2. Heifer calf (6): Ruakura State Farm’s entries, 1 and 2; H. E. Annette’s Grasslands Flossie. 3. Group, bull and 3 females (3): Ranstead Bros.’ entry;, 1. • Pedigree Friesians Judge: Mr. O. A. Cadwallader, Grey town Cow, 4 years old or over (14): H.. W. Reeve’s Na Riri Mercena, 1; Estate T. O. Hodgson’s Ivy Netherland Pietertje, 2; A. J. Clement’s Evergreen Pontiac of Glenn Lynn, 3. Cow or heifer, 3 years old (3): Whewell Bros.’s Countess Alcartra Gin. 3: E. F. Peacocke’s Weston Lee Ro.val Champion Easedale, 2; H. W. Reeve’s Na Riwi Van Domino, 3. Heifer, 2 years old (6): H. W. Reeve’s Rairmont 48th, 1; Estate T. O. Hodgson’s Ryvington Pontiac Fancy, 2; V. A. Karl’s Glengrove Ivy Paxton, 3. _ Cow or heifer, C.O.R. (12): Estate T. O. Hodgson’s Ivy Netherland Pietertje, 1; Whewell Bros.’s Bloomfield Elgin Galatea, 2; J. Preest’s Bracken Prince Alcartra, 3. Bull, 2 years old (3): A. J. Clements Bracken Duke Alcaftra Elgin, 1; H. W. Reeve’s entry (2); Estate T. O. Hodgson’s Ryvington Pontiac Paul, 3. Bull, yearling (4): A. J. Clement’s Glenn Lynne Paxton Pietje, 1: Estate T. O. Hodgson’s Ryvington Pontiac Nazli, 2; Whewell Bros.’ Magic Queen Laddi, 3. Heifer, dry, 2 years old (4): A. J. Clement’s Magic Queen of Glenn Lynne, 1; Whewell Bros.’s Nig Mercedes Galatea, 2; and Bracken Dame Groningin, 3. Heifer, yearling (5): Estate T. O. Hodgson’s entries, 1 and 2; A. J. Clement’s entry, 3. _ , . Heifer, vearling, calved since October 31. 1927 (3): Whewell Bros.’ entry, 1; and 3; Estate T. O. Hodgson’s entry, 2. Heifers, pair of yearlings: Estate T. O. Hodgson’s entry, 1; Whewell Bros, entry, 2; A. J. Clement’s entry, 3. Group, bull and 2 heifers (2): A. J. Clements, 1; Whewell Bros., 2. Group, bull and 3 females (4): H. W. Reeves, 1; Estate T. O. Hodgson, 2; Whewell Bros.. 3. HORSES CLASSES Draughts Mare, any age, in foal or with foal at foot: W. G. Park, 1; P. McNaughton, 2. Mare, anv age, empty: F. Richmond, 1; W. G. Park, 2. Gelding, 3 years or over, special class: W. G. Park, 1. Mare or gelding, most, suitable for farm work, special class: F. Richmond, 1; W. G. Park. 2: D. Sainsbury, 3. Fillies, 3 vears and 2 years: W. G. Park. { Filly, 1 year old: P. McNaughton, 1; J. C. Begbie, 2 , Pair horses: W. G. Park, 1 and 2. Walking heavy draughts, mare or geld- ; ing: W. G. Park, 1 and 2. _ General purpose horse: H. Dixon, 1; C. J Sheffler, 2. _ , „ Team of 3 horses: W . G. Park, 1. Medium spring-cart horse: D. Sains- . bury, 1; C. Sheffler, 2. Light spring-cart horse: H. Dixon, 1. ; Light Horses Thoroughbred: Miss Strange, 1; R. Hun- j ter, 2: P. Watkinson, 3. ,1 Colt, filly or gelding, 3 years old: G. ; Seifert, 1; A. H. Storey, 2. , , Colt, gelding or filly, 1 year: V. Rickett, ; 1; J. W. Garland, 2; R. Hannon, 3. i Best yearling colt, gelding or filly, special class: V. Rickitt, 1; J. W\ Garland, 2: R. H. Townsend. 3. Hacks Mare, to breed weight-carrying hacks: j B. M. Myers, 1; C. H. Hargreaves, 2; Miss M. Nicholls, 3. . Mare, empty, to breed light-weight ; hacks: Miss C. Sutherland, 1; Miss M. j Nicholls, 2; Miss P. G. Grant, 3. Fillv or gelding, 2 years: A. F. Storey, 1; R. 'Russell, 2. T Fillv, colt or geldmg, 1 year: J. YGarland, 1; R. H. Townsend, 2; C. Shaw. Hack, up to 15st.: T. McMillen, 1; P. H. Clarkin, 2; B. M. Myers, 3. Hack, up to 13st.: Miss C. Maher. 1; Miss Eva Strange, 2; H. R. Nelson, o. Hack, up to list.: L. Kaj% 1; Miss L. : Sutherland, 2: J. Ranstead, 3. j Maiden hack: H. R. Nelson, 1; H. R. | I Clarke, 2; Miss P. G. Grant, 3.