Rich District

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 590, 16 February 1929, Page 5

Rich District

PUKEKOHE’S ANNUAL SHOW

Dominion Records Claimed (SUN’S Special Reporter.) PUKEKOHB, To-day. REELECTING a rich and highly-produetive district, the 44th annual fixture of the Franklin A. and P. Association which opened at Pukekohe yesterday drew record entries in all sections. The dairy classes were particularly well supported, several Royal Show winners coining forward. Dominion records were claimed for entries in both the Shorthorn and Jersey sections. The hunters’ classes attracted some of the best horseflesh of the district, and proved a big draw to the general public. Thrilling exhibition stunts by an airplane, and many other novelty events combined to make the fixture a most successful one.

TT'NTRIES in the dairy cattle, sheep, horse and pig - sections combined to make up one of the finest exhibitions of well-bred stock seen on an Auckland provincial showground. The general quality of the entries was high, testifying in no uncertain manner to the trend of the breeders of the district toward higher production through the medium of better-bred stock. The dairy cattle sections were particularly well supported, some of the best-known breeders of the province having entries forward. In these classes many Royal Show prize-win-ners competed for position. Claimed by the association to be the biggest collection of Jerseys ever entered at a single New Zealand show fixture, the Jersey section certainly drew some high quality stock, making the allocation of the top positions extremely difficult. A. Moreland and Son’s Fairy Eminent Raleigh, champion of the recent Royal, Waikato and Auckland Shows, added another championship to his record. The champion cow, W. H. Carter’s Ivy Fox, was a particularly fine type of a high producing Jersey, while W. H. Meir’s Jersey Brae Seashell was also well worthy of a place in a show-ring of high quality Jerseys. A feature of the section was the strong support from a large number of breeders, while the showing of young stock in the’ yearling heifer class with over 20 entries, was undoubtedly one of the best ever seen in a New Zealand showring. That Pukekohe is a stronghold of the Milking Shorthorn breed was indicated by the strong showing of the breed, here again the number of entries giving the officials confidence to claim a Dominion record. The general quality was high. The champion cow, G. D. Hall’s Matangi Lilac, was a specially fine type of a milking animal with most of the high-producing characteristics of the breed well pronounced. R. I>. Duxfield’s Pine Farm Gem IV. added another championship to liis record. A feature of the Shorthorn section was the attention paid to tli€> “make-up” of the various entries, few not having been specially prepared for the show-ring. The Friesian section was not quite as well supported as the Shorthorns or Jerseys, but, nevertheless, the entries were of a fairly high standard, some of the best blood of the province coming forward. Entries in the junior classes were particularly pleasing. Although not a strong section numerically, the Ayrshires, from a quality point of view, were well up to the general standard, the majority of the cattle being of a very fine type. A section for Red Polls attracted entries only from the only breeder, Mrs. Ellen McGuire. Most breeds of sheep were represented, and the quality of the entries, generally, was well up to show standard. The support given most sections, however, was not strong. In the Lincoln classes E. Barriball was the only entrant. C. Hodgkinson was the sole supporter of the Border Leicesters. H. E. Potter and E. M. Wilson divided the prizes between them in the English Leicester section, the latter taking the championships. Slightly better support was given the Romney classes, J. W. Benseman taking two firsts and one second prize, F. Mullins two firsts including the champion ram ticket, A. D. Bell one first and champion and four seconds, Hobson Farm. Ltd. one first. J. Duder and E. Barriball divided the prizes in the Shropshire Downs classes. The Southdown section was strongly supported; H. S. McCarrrrll took four firsts and. one second, O. R. and 31. Hutchinson took two firsts and two seconds, Hobson Farm took two seconds. With Ryelands, the prizes went to J. Schlaepfer and the Wesley College entries, the former taking the majority of the firsts. The support given the pig sections was rather disappointing, considering the strength of the dairy sections and t.he district drawn on. Entries cf Largo Whites could have been expected in far greater numbers. The quality of the limited showing, however, was qui".e good. G. E. Yelchich, Wesley College, G. G. Munro, G. G. Rodgers and Jas. Rock divided the honours in the Berkshire section, the only group at all well represented. Wesley College was the sole exhibitor of Tamworths and Devons. Limited entries of Large Whites were given by T. M. Davis, G. E. Yelchich and J. J. Hoe. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS Championships were awarded as follow: HORSES Draught mare: A. MoNicol and Company’s Carlowan Jean; reserve, A. McNieol and Company’s Flower of Twizell. Harness horse: R. H. Townsend: reserve, G. Lucas’s Ruination. Harness pony: G. Mills's Katoa; reserve, Florence Putton's Gipsy. Saddle pony: Pipi’s Bon Bon; reserve, L. Adams’s Dulcie. . CATTLE Shorthorn bull: R. D. Duxfield's Pine Farm Gem IV.; reserve, Wood Bros.’ Dilworth Conqueror. Shorthorn cow: G. D. Hall's Matangi Lilac V.; reserve, G. D. Hall's Waitangi Blossom. Friesian bull: Hobson Farm’s Springbank Zozn Mereena; reserve, Hobson Farm’s Hobson Ensign 13. Friesian cow: Hobson Farm’s Ormsby Hartog Queen; reserve, Hobson Farm’s Hobson Princess. Jersey bull: A. Moreland and Sons’ Fairy’s Eminent Raleigh; reserve, A. T. Watson’s Leighurst’s General. Jersey cow: w. H. Carter’s Ivy Fox; reserve, \V H Miers's Jersey Brae Seashell. Ayrshire bull: M. Kelly’s Ashleigh Park Sir Hugh: reserve, T. M. Thomson’s Braeside Jumh. Ayrshire cow: T. M. Thomson’s Carmel Glen Nora; reserve, W. Lawton's Stately of Pukeoware. SHEEP Lincolns: Ram, C. R. Bishoff;_ewe, E. Barriball. Border Leicester*-: Ram and ewe- C. Hodgkinson. English Leicester?: Ram, E. M. Wilson; ewe, H. E. Potter. Romney Marsh: Ram. F. Mullins- ewe A. D. Bell. Shropshire Downs: Ram. J. Duder; ewe, E. Barriball Southdowns: Ram, G. R. and H. Hutchinson; ewe. H. S. McCarroll. Ryelands: Ram, J. Schlaepfer; ewe, Wesley C ° l,eee - PIGS Berkshires: Boar, G. E. Yelchich; sow, J. Rock. Tamworths: Boar and .sow, Wesley College. Devons: Wesley College. Large Whites: Boar, G. E. Yelchich i sow, T. M. Davis.

OTHER AWARDS Other awards were made as follows:—■ HORSES Blood Stock.—Entire, three years or over: J. Townsend 1. Mare with foal: E. B. Robinson 1, R. Archer 2. Mare, dry, four years or over 4 : T. Moult 1. Filly or gelding, three years: J. H. Short 1. Colt, filly or gelding, one year: W. E. Nightingale 1. Foal: E. B. Robinson 1. Hacks.—Breeding mare: Miss G. Sutherland 1, B. M. Myers 2, D. McDonald 3. Filly or gelding, two years: J. Hvland 1. Foal: E. J. Bilkey 1. Hack, up to 15 stone: J. Townsend 1, P. H. Clarkin 2. P. H. Smith 3. Hack, up to 13 stone: P. H. Smith 1, J. A. McPherson 2, J. Duder 3. Hack, up to 11 stone* J. Duder 1, Miss C. Sutherland 2, R. F. Leighton 3. Hack, unplaced at previous shows: R. E. Taylor 1, J. R. Roger 2, J. Cathcart 3. Mare or gelding, not over four years: G. Lucas 1, J. Hyland 2, J. H. Short 3. Mare or gelding, for artillery purposes: T. C. Coath 1, C. R. Fulton 2, E. J. Adams 3. Hack, under 15.3 hands, suitable for Mounted Rifles: P. H. Clarkin 1, J. A. McPherson 2, Miss C. Sutherland 3. Mare or gelding, suitable for cavalry remount, 15.3 or over: J. Townsend 1, J. Duder 2, P. H. Smith 3. Best paced hack: P. H. Smith 3, R. F. Leighton 2. J. Duder 3. Weightcarrying cob, three years or over: H. R. McCallum 1, G. Atchison 2, J. H. Short 3. Light Harness Horses —Buggy or sulky horse, 15.1 hands or over: R. H. Townsend 1, G. Lucas 2, T. M. Short 3. Buggy or sulky horse, three years or over, under 15.1 and over 14.2 hands: D. Colgan 1. Dog cart horse: G. Lucas 1, T. C. Coath 2. Trotting or pacing horse: G. W. Elliot 1, G. Lucas 2, T. M. Short 3. Mare or gelding, suitable for coaching purposes: R. H. Townsend 1, J. Townsend 2,' R. E. Taylor 3. Best turnout, horse over 14.2 hands: R. H. Townsend 1. Ladies* harness horse: R. H. Townsend 1, J. F. Mill 2, G. Lucas 3. Best mare or gelding, unplaced at previous shows: G. W. Elliot 1, S. J. Murray 2. Saddle Ponies.—Entire: Matthews and Preston 1. Mare or gelding: G. Mill 3, Pipi 2, H. R. McCallum 3. Boys' pony: Leslie Adams 1, J. Cathcart 2, Mrs. Sutton 3. Child’s pony: W. Brooks 1, Florrie Sutton 2, E. J. Bilkey 3. Child’s pony, 10.3 hands or under: George Wright 3, E. J. Bilkey 2. Child’s pony and foal: E. J. Bilkey 1. Polo pony: .Pipi l, H. R. McCallum 2, J. H. Short 3. Decorated child’s pony: Florence Sutton 1, Mr. Weighman 2, W. Brooks 3. , Harness Ponies.—Mare or gelding, 14.2 hands and under: G. Mills 1, Mrs. M. J. Henry 2. Mare or gelding, 13.2 hands or under: Florence Sutton 1, D. Twidle 2, Leslie Adams 3. Pony, 12.2 hands or under: Florence Sutton 1 and 2, S. J. Murray 3. Best turnout: Florence Sutton 1. Mare or gelding, 14.2 or under: D. Twidle I, Mrs. C. Messenger 2. Draught Horses.—Brood mare, with foal: A. McNicol and Co. 1 and 2. Foal: A. McNicol and Co. 1. Mare, dry, four years or over: F. Richmond 3, A. McNicol and Co. 2, W. R. Goodrich 3. Filly, two years: A. McNicol and Co. 1, W. R. Goodrich 2. Filly, one year: A. L. Collie 1. Yearling or two-year-old Clydesdale colt or filly: A. McNicol and Co. 1, A. L. Collie 2, W. R. Goodrich 3. Gelding, three years and over: W. H. Cossey 1. Gelding, two years: A. L. Collie 1, J. Hyland 2. Mare or gelding, most suitable for riding, driving or ploughing: G. Hensen 1, E. J. Adams 2, S. J. Murray 3. Spring cart, mare or gelding, medium: J. Lowe 1, G. R. Fulton 2. Spring cart, mare of gelding, light: G. R. F’ulton 1, S. J. Murray 2, E. J. Adams 3. Three-horse team: A. McNicol and Co. 1, W. R. Goodrich 2, Mrs. F. A. Haynes 3. Pair of farm mares or geldings: A. McNicol and Co. i. W. R. Goodrich 2. Farm mare or gelding: A. McNicol and Co. 1 and 2, F Richmond 3. Working gelding: Mrs. F. A. Raynes 1, J. Lowe 2. MILKING SHORTHORNS Judge: Mr. E. Wall* Hastings. Cow, over lour years (7): Wood Bros.’ Mt. Rosßill Min 1, Wood Bros.’ Rouken Git n Mable 1. 2, W. J. Holmes’s Brae Bank Red Lady 3. Cow, four years (4>: G. 1). Hall’s Matangi Lilac V. 1, J. McGowan's Coldstream Topsy 2, W J Holmes’s Brae Bank Dobbie 3. Cow", three years (5): G. D. Hall’s Waitangi Blossom 1, R. D. Duxfield's Horitiu Winnie 2, Wood Bros.’ Rouken Glen Primrose 3. Heifer (5): G. D. Hall’s Waitangi Sunray 1, W. J. Holmes's Brae Bank Sunshine 2, W. J. Holmes’s Brae Bank Necklace 3. Heifer, senior yearling (14): R. D. Duxfield’s Horitiu Peach 1, Horitiu Madame 2, and Horitiu Posey 3. Heifer, junior yearling (9): Wood Bros.’ Mt. Roskill Stella V. 1, and Rouken Glen Posey 2, G. D. Hall’s Pinedale Dainty 3. Heifer calf (15): J. Batkin and Son’s Bromley Park Lily 1, Wood Bros.' Rouken Glen Eileen 2, J. McCowan's Coldstream Winning Hit 3. Bull, three years and over (fl): Wood Bros.’ Dilworth Conqueror 1, and Rouken (den Bell's Pride 2, G. D. Hall's Matangi Quality 4th Lad 3. Bull, two years old (1): R. Plaister’s Bromley Park Banker 1. Bull, any age (5): G. D. Hall’s Matangi Quality 4th Lad 1, Wood Bros.’ Rouken Glen Bell's Pride 2, John Batk 1 and Son’s Glenthorpe Lady Duke 3. Bull, one year (7): G. D. Hall’s Pinedale La.<. 1, Wood Bros.’ Rouken Glen Victor 2, R. D. Duxfield’s Horitiu Beatty 3. Bull calf (6): G. D. Hall's Pinedale Patch 1 j. M. Whitham’s Needle’s Rod 2, R. D Duxfield’s Horitiu Winnie's Boy 3

Breeder's class.—Bull and 3 females (6) G. D. Hall’s entry I, Wood Bros.’ entr; 2, R. D. Duxfield’s entry 3. Thre heifer calves < 4>: Wood Bros.’ entry 1 J. Batkin and Son's entry 2', W. J Holmes’s entry 3. Bull and progeny (5) R. D. Duxfield’s entry 1, Wood Bros.

entry 2, G. D. Hall’s entry 3. In grade classes J. McGowan took all the prizes with the exception of one first secured by R. D. Duxfield. JERSEYS Judge: Mr. P. J. Peterson, Taranaki. Cow, over four years (20): W. H. Carter's Ivy Fox 1, W. IT. Mier’s Jersey Brae Seashell 2, A. Willis’s Brentwood Favourite 3. Cow or heifer, three years old (6): A. Moreland and Son’s Beachlands Pet 1, W. H. Mier’s Nob.e’s Delight 2 IT N. Svendsen’s Likeness Dainty 3. Heifer, two years (8): W. H. Mier’s Sea Lion’s Brownie 1, A. Moreland and Son's Roy ton Elva 2, E. J. Adam’s Rosedale White Stockings 3. Heifer yearling (21): A. Moreland and Son’s Jersey Sea Merry Maiden 1, Wilson Bros.’ Mt. Kowhai Emerald 2, E. Fielding’s Waihoehoe Jessamine 3. Heifer yearling (10): W. H. Mier’s Almadale Stylish Lady 1, W. IT. Carter’s Meridale Gypsy 2, R. J. Johnson’s Tyrone Violet 3. Heifer yearling (14): Wilson Bros.’ Mt. Kowhai Emerald l, R. J. Johnson’s Tyrone Pet 2, and Tv rone Violet 3. Yearling heifer group (8): R. J. Johnson’s entry 1, W. H. Carter’s entrv 2, E. J. Adam’s entry 3. Heifer calf (15): A. Moreland and Son s entrv 1, H. Svendsen’s entry 2, W. H. Carter’s entry 3. Bull, three years and over (6): A. Moreland and Son’s Fairy's Eminent Raleigh 4th 1, A. J. Watson s Leighurst’s General 2, IT. N. Svendsen s Falconite Conqueror 3. Bull, two years (4)- W H. Mier’s Almadale Golden Ruler 1. W. IT. Carter’s Oakland’s- Oxford Noble 2. W. Craig’s Te Aute Go.den Lad 3. Bull, yearling (7): A. R. Wrights entry 1. Mrs. A. Jagger s entry 2, A. Moreland and Son’s entry o. Bull calf (19): W. H. Carter’s entry 1, A. Moreland and Son’s entry 2, H. W. Le Bailly s entry GRADE JERSEYS Cow or heifer, three years: J. D. 'Watkins. Heifer, two years: J. D. Watkins 1 and 2 L Yeo 3. Yearling heifer: H. Horrocks 1, .1. D. Watkins 2 R. D. Hosking 3. TJeifor calf: FT. N. Svendsen 1, J. R. McMillan 2. L. Doull 3. Three yearling heifers: J. D. Watkins 1. Three heifer calves: L. Doull 1, J. xvoulston R. D. Hosking 3. FRIESIANS Judge: Mr. A. Thirlwall, Matamata. Cow, mature, in milk (7): Hobson Tarm’s Ormsby Hartog Queen 1, and Hob--son princess 2. Jolly Bros.’ Oak park 'olantha. Gem 3. Heifer, three years 3); Hobson Farm's Hobson Belle Ponhac 1, Jollv Bros.’ Oakpark Forbes Mararet 2, Wesley College's- Betty Domino ’etherla nd 3. Heifer, two years (2>: Vesley College’s Weseol Diamond 1, Jolly ’•ros.’ Oakpark Netherland Diomede 2. r cifer, senior yearling (9): Jolly Bros.* lakpark Hermit Margaret 1, Piri Land

Company’s Busate Gipsy 2, and Busate Dimple 3. Heifer, junior yearling (8): Piri Land Company’s Matador Mayflower 1, W. T. Gleeson’s Waipipi Golden Tinsell 2, Hobson Farm’s Hobson Duchess Pontiac 3. Heifer calf (9): W. T. Gleeson’s Waipipi Truely Gold 1, W. IT. Madill’s Glendale Princess 2, Piri Land Company’s entry 3. Bull, three years or over (3): Hobson Farm's Spring Bank Zozo Mereena 1. "Wesley College’s Rossland’s Segis Netherland Prince 2, T. M. Davies’s Hobson King Pietje 3. Bull, two years (3): Hobson Farm’s Hobson Ensign 13 1, Jolly Bros.’ Oakpark Netherland Pontiac 2, IVesley College’s Netherland Dutch Prince 3. Bull, yearling (6): Piri Land Company’s Totara King Darby 1, Hobson Farm’s Hobson Kobo 111. 2, Wesley College's Wescoll Sonny 3. Bull calf (7): Thos. Seccombe's Woodcrest Pietje Prince 1, "W. T. Gleeson’s Gold Mine 2. Piri Land Company’s entry 3. Breeders’ group (2): Wesley College’s entry 1, Jolly Bros.’ entry 2. Breeders' group, junior (5): Piri Land Co.’s entry 1, Hobson Farm’s entry 2. Pair of yearling heifers (6): Piri Land Co.’s Entry 1, Hobson Farm’s entry 2, Jolly Bros.’ entry 3. GRADE FRIESIANS Cow or heifer, three years or over: Wesley College 1. Heifer calf: H. McNaughton 1. AYRSHIRES Judge: Mr. A. H. Hansen, Dannevirke. Cow or heifer, four years or over (5): T. M. Thomson’s Carmel Glen Nora 1, W. Lawton’s Stately of Pukeoware 2. Cow or heifer, three years (2): W. Lawton's Rosiland 1, M. Kelly’s Te Kowhai Bertha 2. Heifer, two years old (1): T. M. Thomson’s Carmel Glen Royal Agnes 1. Dry cow (3): M. D. Lawton’s Annie Laurie of Pukeoware I, M. Kelly’s Kilmarnock 2. Heifer, senior yearling (5): W. Lawton's Pukeoware Ladybird 1, M, D. Lawton’s "Woodstock Lily 2. Heifer, junior yearling (2): M. D. Lawton’s entry 1, T. M. Thomson's entry 2. Pen of two yearling heifers (3): M. D. Lawton’s entr3 r 1, W. Lawton’s entry 2. Heifer calf (4): M. D. Lawton’s entry 1 and 2. Bull, three years or over (3): T. M. Thomson’s Edenpark Peter Gordon 1, M. Ivelly's Ashleigh Park Sir Hugh 2. Bull, yearling (4): T. M, Thomson’s entry m. Kelly’s entry 2. Bull calf (4): T. M. Thomson’s entry 1, W. Lawton ,s entry 2. BAll, and three females (1): M. D. Lawtons entry.