The Rangitikei Agriculcultural and Pastoral Society’s Show.

Taihape Daily Times, 27 February 1919, Page 4

The Rangitikei Agriculcultural and Pastoral Society’s Show.

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. The eighth auuual show of the Rangitikei Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held at Taihape yesterday, was one of the most successful yet held. The town, from early morning, presented a much more than ordinarily animated scene, and it was plain in the early hours of the afternoon that the attendance at the show ,was going to be above the average. The weather was perfect, excepting that it was too warm for the large gathering to move about very much. The gate - keepers had a busy time, the takings being upwards of £IOO in addition to this £37 were taken in the refreshment tent, the total takings amounting to £l3B. A most conspicuous sight was the number of motor cars, with those lined up in the two roads outside the fence and those on the ground, no less than 167 cars were counted. The Taihape Municipal Brass Band rendered excellent service to the Association by playing an entertaining programme of music on the ground; that the band was appreciated was evidenced by the large crowds of listeners that gathered round them- The Committee and Stewards worked with method and judgment, consequently all arrangements resulted in the minimum of friction in all events, as well as in the judging and provision made for the comfort and convenience of visitors. The secretary, Mr A. M. Ryan, knows the business too well to make any mistakes. His popularity is earned by his painstaking efforts in seeing that no one waits for any information that may be required. The various judges did their work carefully, and the result was complete satisfaction of all competitors. Side snowmen and cheap-jacks did a wonderful business land a iphoto-wMle-you-wait man. piade quite a little fortune. The general ensemble with the moving colours of ladies’ dresses, was indeed kaleidoscopic, and a pleasing feature was that there were no accident to rcord. SHEEP AND CATTLE. The judging of stock was commenced early and finished early, so that breeders and others had ample oppor tunity to make their own comparisons, Without doubt the exhibition of purebred Romneys would be hard to excel, in fact it was a far better display of number and quality than hos been made where more pretentious would be The Romneys were' the feature of the show. Mr A. R. Fannin was by far the most successful exhibitor, taking no less than 17 prizes, among them being 9 firsts and two championships. Mr G. A. Wheeler and Mr J. G. Collins took several prizes, as -also did P. Batley, Moawhango, and R. G. Sharpe, of Fordell. Mr W. H. Dockery Mataroa, was also among the Romney prizetakers. The Lincoln is not nearly so popular as the Romney in the Taihape district, and although there was a comprehensive range of good quality animals shown there was but little competition, Mr R. G. Sharpe almost scooping the pool. For best ram over 21 months Mr G. L. Marshall, of Marton, ran Mr Sharpe very close. South- ! downs are a class that has dwindled j in popularit3 r , but some old breeders j still cling to them, preferring their j excellent meatiness to a preponderj ance of wool, Messrs W. Reid and Sons, Feilding, amongst them. Messrs Reid and Son took first prize in every class except for any age ewe, which went to Mr Sharpe. Competition was expected in the fat sheep classes, and nobody was disappointed. The chief contest centred around the New Zealand Refrigefating Company’s 15 guinea Cup, donated as a points i Prize,to be won at three shows before becoming the property of the exhibitor. W. Reid and Sons again proved too good for all oponents In the Down crosses as well as in the longwools. but. for five wethers -in the latter Mr J. Bartosh was successful in wresting first honours from Mr Reid. Some excellent fats were shown 1 by Messrs D. Scott, H. D. Bennett, J. j C. Goodyear, and F. Overton. For the j third year in succession Reid and i Son have won the Cup, and it has now become their property. In fat j lambs Mr H. D. Bennett easily forced Mr Reid into second place. The fat classes made a very fine show. Cattle pennings were a surprise, and they bore strong testimony to an increasing interest# in the better class classes of cattle. The number and uniform quality made the judge’s task difficult at times. The fat classes were well filled, making the competHon good, Mr Hj_ D. Bennett being the chief prize-taker. In purebred Shorthorn Dalzicll Bros, almost cleared the board, taking all firsts and two championships. For heifers calved after July, 1918, Mr J. Bartosh

was awarded first and second. Mr G. A. Wheeler run riot with his Here* ford herd, taking nearly all the firsts as well as two championships. The popularity of the Frcisian was indicated by greater competition; it stands to Mr T. W. Williams’ credit that he was successful in SB»fsg awarded several firsts, two championships, and secured chief honours for the best bull for getting dairy stock. Mr H. Phillips exhibited a high-class pedigree bull, and secured first honours. Mi* J. Goldfinch, of Ohakune, showed some very fine Friesian heifers, securing first and prizes ; n a well contested class. Mr A. Crawford, of Winiata, had the Jerseys all to hirnsk-, and was awarded two well-deserved firsts. Mr Crawford was also very successful in the Dairy Cattle Class, taking first in three well-contested classes. In milking Shorthorns, Mr, J.T. Taylor, of Piriaka, was the chief prize-taker, although Mr S. S. Timbs and Mr T. W. Williams upheld the honour of Taihape. , HORSES. The show of draughts was limited <to mares and geldings, no entries of being made. There were about twenty-five animals shown, Mr H. D. Bennett securing the championship, Mr T. Mann was the largest exhibitor and the most successful prize taker, Mr T. W. Williams being a close runner-up. Miscellaneous horses and harness horses were a diappointment respecting numbers, and It ■seemed as though there were too many classes for the number coming forward. In saddle horses competition was keen, and Mr Bull, the judge, had some difficulty in adjudicating. Miss F. McLean, Marton, secured the championhip for lady’s hack with ■ Addinaul, and Miss Spooner was selected by the judge as the best lady rider. The ponies made a great show, and there was some excellent riding. Miss D. Audry’s Falada took prizes in three separate classes. Miss Beryl Johnston was declared the best girl rider and D. McLennan the best boy rider. Little T. Walker was the younget rider on the ground. The competitions disclosed some excellent jumping. With lady riders in the saddle Mr J. J. Bryce’s Twilight won first and Miss G. Maher’s Quaker second. Tom Bradley’s Loafer annexed the steeplechase. The jumping throughout rvas more uniformly good than in previous shows; there were no spills and neither horse nor rider hurt. HOME INDUSTRIESs The huge 'Home Industry marquee seemed to be the chief rendezvous of the ladies: the exhibits were numrous and of uniformly high quality, and in most clases the competition was keen. Several names not conspicuous in former years appeared among the most successful exhibitors Mrs S. Thorne, of Pukeokahu, being among them, but prizes were 'much more evenly allotted than on previous occasions. The girls’ efforts produced an excellent show, Miss B. Bicknell being notably "successful, T n vegetables Mr Swindells, Mr Bashford, j and Mr Broome carried off the major I ity of prizes. The floral section was not well contested.

The Show held yesterday was, on the whole, one of ,the Acsociation’s greatest successes, and everyone conicemed may be congratulated on its general excellence. PEIZE LIST; DRAUGHT HORSES. Dry mare, foaled before August, 1915.—T. Mann 1 and 2, T, W. Williams 3. Mare with Foal at foot —T. Mann 1 and 2. Filly or Gelding, foaled since August 1, 1915, H. D—. Bennett’s Diamond 1 an champion. Maire or Gelding, foaled before August, 1915.1 T. W. Williams 1 and 2, P. Pine 3. Pair Harness Horses—T. W>. Williams 1. MISCELLANEOUS HORSES Farmer’s .General Utility Horse — Punch Pine 1. Tradesman’s Light Delivery Carthorse to lOcwt.—B. T. McLaughlan 1, CLurajud Bros. 2. Tradesman’s Delivery Horse, to 20 cwt—R. Wilson and Co. 1, E. T. McLaughlan 2. B'est Spring Cart Horse —R. Wilson and Co 1, E. T. McLaughlan 2. Mare for breeding Remounts —J. Bartosh 1. Horse most suitable as Remount— Miss G. Maher 1, J. McMahon 2. HARNESS HORSES. Pair Harness Ponies—A, K. Overton 1. Single Harness Horse—D. Neagle’s Hutana Ist and champion, Miss G. Maher 2.

. Single Harness Pony, —A. K. Overton 1 and 2.

Ladies’ Horse—D. Neagle’s Hutana Miss D. Maher 2.

SADDLE HORSES.

Weight Carrying Hack to 15 stone —Miss G. Maher 1, A. K. Overton 2.

Weight Carrying Hack to 13 stone —Miss G. Maher J, A. K. Overton 2. Light Weight Hack —Miss Mc- J Leah (Marton) 1, F. M. Brady 2, T. Bradley 3.

Weight Carrying Cob —A. K. Over-, ton 1 and 2.'

District Lady’s Hack —F. M. Bradley I, J. Stodart 2.

Lady’s Hack, ridden by lady—Miss F. McLean, 1 and champion, F. M. Bradley 2, J. Stodart 3. Two Hacks, lady’s and gent’s—Miss G. Maher 1, A. K. Overton 2. Best Paced Horse—F. M. Bradley 1. Miss G. Maher 2. PONIES. Ouen Pony, 14.3 and under —Miss I. Awdry 1, A. K. Overton 2 and 3. Pony over 13 and under 15.2 —Miss D. Awdry 1, J. Pine 2, R. Logan 3. Pony ridden by girl—Miss D Awdry 1, A. K. Overton 2, D. W. McLennan 3. Pony, ridden by boy or girl—J. B'elliss 1, J. McMahon 2, D. Missen 3. Pony, 12 hands or under—R. Brogden’s Mae, Tom Bradley’s Niger 2. COMPETITIONS Maiden Jump—J. McMahon’s Fiji 1, P. Troy’s Trooper 2, E. Samway’s Mystery 3. Open Jump —J. J. Bryce’s Twilight 1, Tom Bradley’s Loafer 2, R. Scott’s Cokers Chestnut Maiden Pony Jump—W. Brewer I Z J. Pine 2, W. Pine 3. Open Pony Jump— W. Pine 1, D. Bray’s Anzac 2, Marjorie Neill’s Flirt 3. Steeplechase Style—Tom Bradley’s* Loaferl, Miss F. McLean’s Addinaul 2, Miss G. Maher’s Quaker 3. Lady Hunters —J. J. Bryce’s Twilight 1, Miss G. Maher’s Quaker 2. Ladies Driving Competition—Miss Maher 1, Consolation Jump W. Scott’s Coker’s Chestnut 1, P. Troy’s Larry 2, J. J. Bryce’s Laddie 3. FAT CATTLE. Cow or heifer —J. W. Smith 1, J. Stodart 2, D. Scott 3. Bullock, any age. —H. D. Bennett 1 and 2, A. W. Bicknell 3, J. H. Stodart v.h.c.

Three Steers, under 3 years,—H. D. Bennett 1. J. Bartosh. 2 and 3.

Three Store Cattle —J. Stodart 1, Punch Pine 2, Clark 3. PUREBRED CATTLE. Shorthorn - Bull, calved before July, 1917.—Dalzicll Bros. I and champion, J. Webb 2. Bull, calved after July, 1917.—Dalziell Bros. 1 and 2. Shorthorn Cow, calved before July, 1917.—Dalziell Bros. 1,2, 3 and champion. Heifer, calved since July, 1916. — Dalziell Bros. 1. Heifer, calved after July, 1917. — Dalziell Bros. 1 and 2. Heifer, calved after July; 1918. —JBartosli 1 and 2.

Hereford Bull, calved before July, 1917. —G. A, Wheeler 1 and champion.. Hereford Bull, calved since July, 1916.—Punch Pine 1.

Bull calved after July, 1917 —G. A. Wheeler 1,2, and 3, M. Corrigan v.h.e Hereford Cow, calved before July, 1917. —G. A. Wheeler 1 and champion. Hereford Heifer, calved after July, 1917.—G. A. Wheeler 1. Bull calved before July, 1918 —G. A. Wheeler 1. Run Hereford Bui! —H. Connolly 1, D. Addis 2 and 3. Friesian Bull, calved before July, ■ 1917—H. Phillips!, Ty (W. Williams 2. Friefsdan Gub calved since July, ( 19.16. —T. W Williams 1, 'champion and best bull for dairy stock; G. J. Goldfinch, Ohakune, 2. Friesian. halved (after (July, 1917. —C. E. Darvill 1, , Friesian Cow, calved before July, 1917. —T. W. Williams 1,2, 3, and champion. Heifer, calved before July, 1918. — G. J. Goldfinch 1 and 2, M. Bennett 3. Heifer, calved after July, 1918. — T. W. Williams"! and 2, G. J. Goldfinch 3. Friesian Bull, calved after July, 1918. T. W. Williams 1 and 2. I Jersey Bidfl, calyed alter July, 1917—A. W. Crawford 1 Jersey Cow. halved before July,. 1916—A. W. Crawford 1. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Bull, calved before July, 1917. —J.. T. Taylor 1 and champion. 1 Bull* calved since July, 1916. —T W. Williams 1. Bull, calvedj after July, 1917.—gj|^ S. Timbs 1, - Cow, calved before Juljsj^felZ.—J. T. Taylor 1, ■*'" ' Heifer, calved since July, 1916.JJ. T, Taylor 1. Heifer, calved after July, .1917. S. S. Timbs, 1 and champion.

}J Heifer, calved since July, 1918. ST. T. Taylor 1.

Bull, calved since July, 1918—J. T. Taylor 1.

Two Heifers, calve<_- l ince July, PL9I7. —S. S. Timbs 1. jB

DAIRY CATTLE.

N(l Dairy Cow in milk. —A W. Crawford 1 and 2, J. T. Taylor 3. Dairy Heifer, calved before July, 1917, dry.—A. W. Crawford I, H. D. Bennett 2 and 3.

Dairy Heifer, calved before July, 1917, iriilk. —A. W. Crawford/ 1, Jv H. Missen 2, T. W. Williams 3.' " Three Hand-fed Calves, calved since .August, 1918.—D. Broome J, J. T r .Taylor 2.

PUREBRED SHEEP.

Judge—Mr R. Tanner.

Three ißomney {Ram% over (21 months^ —A. R. Flannin 1, % & Sharpe 2.

One Romney Ram, over 21 months. ,—A. R. Fannin 1 and 3, G. A. [Wheeler 2.

Three Romney ißarasi, under 21 months. —A. R. Fannin 1 and 2, G. H. Sharpe 3.

One Romney Ram, under 21 months, •—R. Fannin 1, 5 and 3.

Three Romney Ram Lambs, in wool. G. A. Wheeler 1, J. G. Collins 2, A. R. Fannin 3.

One Romney Ram Lamb, in wool. , R. Fannin 1, G .A Wheeler 2, J.

Collins 3.

Two Romney Ewes, over 21 months. > —A. R. Fannin 1, R. G. Sharpe 2. One Romney Ewe, over 21 months. •—A. R. Fannin 1 and champion, P. Bailey 2 and 3. Two Romney Ewes, under 21 jnonths.— A. R .Fannin 1.

One Romney Ewe, under 21 months *—W. H. Dockery,. 1, P. Batley 2, A. lE. Fannin 3.

One Romney Ewe Lamb, in wool. t-r-A. R. Fannin 1,2, and 3.

LINCOLNS.

Three Lincoln Rams, ! over 21 Inonths. —R. G. Sharpe 1.

One Lincoln Ram, over 21 months, _R. G. Sharpe 1, G. L. Marshall 2. Three Lincoln Rams, under 21 inonths. —R. G. Sharpe 1, G. L. Marshall 2.

Three Lincoln Ram Lambs, in wool, .—R. G. Sharpe 1. ' One Lincoln Bam, in wool. R. G.

Sharpe 1. Two Lincoln Ewes, over 21 months, *—R. G. Sharpe 1.

One Lincoln Ewe, over 21 months.

f— E. G. Sharpe 1. > I Two Lincoln Ewes, under 21 months, i GR. G. Sharpe 1. One Lincoln Ewe, over 21 months. E. Gr- Sharpe 1. Three Lincoln Ewe Lambs, in wool. E. Gr. Sharpe 1. One Lincoln Ewe Lamb, in wool. E. G. Sharpe 1 and 2. SOXTTHDOWNS. One Earn, ever 21 months. —W, iEeid and Son 1, E. G. Sharpe 2. One Earn,under I 1 monthfe. —-W. Eeid and Son 1 and 2, E. G, Sharpe 3. One Earn Lamb, in wool.—W. Eeid and Son 1, E. G. Sharpe 2. One Ewe Lamb, in wool.—W. Eeid and Son 1, E. G. Sharpe 2. One Ewe, any 'age. —E, G. Sharpe 3, W. Eeid and Son 2. FARMERS’ SHEEP CLASSES. Three Eomney Ewes, over 21 months. —D. Scott 1 and 2. Tfiree Eomney Ewes, /under ’.21 months.—D. Scott 1 aiul 2. Three Ewes, Rbmney-Lincoln, over 21 months. —E. Wilkie 1. Three /Ewes', (RpmueyLincolln, under 21 months.—R. Wilkie 1. Five Flock Ewes, any age, Eomney or Eomney cross, best type for breeding purposes, —D. Scott 1 and 2. Pet Lamb. —K-enneth Winks 1, M. Stead 2, E. Boyd 3, T. Menzies v.h.c., Tillie Wilkie h.c.

PAT SHEEP.

FiVe Wether Down .Crosses jEcjr London market, under 21 months.— W. Eeid and Son 1, J. C. Goodycr 2.

- Five Maiden Ewes, Down Cross, for London market, under 21 months. W. Eeid and Son 1 and 2.

Five Maiden Ewes, longwool or (longwool (Crosse under £1 m»^. —W I •Beid and Son 1.

Five Weighers, longwiool or longwool cross, under 21 months.—J. Bartosh 1 and 3, W. Reid and Son 2, F. Overton v.h.c.

Five Wethers, 21 months, under 33 for rreczing, being most (Valuable ?or wool iand mutton.—W. RqM and Son 1, H. D. Bennett 2, J. Bartosh 3, W. Reid and Son v.h.c. Five longwool, 21 months «nd xmder.-—W. Reid and Son 1, D. Bcott 2 and 3.

Five Fat Ewes, heaviest weights.— ..IVjT. Reid 1 and 3, D. Scott 2 and tv.h.e.

PAT LAMBS.

Five Fat Lambs, Dow ncross, in wool.—W. Reid and Son 1 and 2. Five Fat Lambs, longweol crosses, shorn—H. D. Bennett 1 'and 2, W. Reid and Son 3.

Five Fat Lambs, longwool, in wool. —S. D. Bennett 1 and 2, W. Reid and Son 3. Five 'Fat tyre heaviest shorn—W. Reid and Son 1, HI D. Bennett 2,3, and vA.C Son 1, H .D, Bfenhctt 2 ,3 and v.h.c. PIGS. Berkshire Boar, over 12 months.*J. T. Taylor 1. Berkshire Boar, under 12 months. —W. Anderson 1, J. T .Taylor 2, J. MeKeown 3.

Berkshire Sow, over 12 months J. T. Taylor 1.

Berkshire Sow, under 12 months. J. MeKeown 1, J. T. Taylor 2, W. Anderson 3.

Tamworth B'oar, over 12 months. J. T .Taylor 1.

Tamworth Boar, under 12 months. J. T. Taylor I.

• Tamworth Sow, over 12 months. J. T. Taylor 1.

Tamworth Sow, under 12 months.— J. T. Taylor 1 and 2. Yorkshire Boar, over 12 months. J. T. Taylor 1. Yorkshire Boar, under 12 months. J. T. Taylor 1.

Yorkshire Sow, over 12 months J. T. Taylor 1. Yorkshire Sow, under 12 months— J. T. Taylor 1 and 2. Two Pork Pigs, up to 901 b.—J. T. Taylor 1. One Bacon Pig.—J. T. Taylor 1. DAIRY PRODUCE. Three Pounds Separator Butter. — Mrs A. W. Bickncll 1, Mrs W. McCombie 2. VEGETABLES Twelve B’road Beans —J. K. Gorrie Two Cabbages—F. Swindells 1. , Six Carrots. —W. J. Eashford 1 and 2 - I Six Parsnips. —W. J. Bashford I. j Seven Onions. —W. J. Bashford 1. Six White Potatoes. —J. K. Gorrie I j. ! Six Red Potatoes— D. Broome 1 and 2. Six Beets, —F. Swindells 1. Two Pjounds W\ J. Bashford 1, D. B'roome 2, R. Anderson 3. Twelve Sticks Rhubarb. —A. K. Overtpn 1, Mrs R. Wilkie 2. Collection of Vegetables.—F. Swindells 1, W. J. Bashford 2. Collection of Onions. —F. Swindells 1, W. J. Bashford 2. Twelve Broa dßeans.—J. K. Gorrie 1, W. J. Bashford 2. Collection of Potatoes. —P. Swindells i- .. \ FRUIT. Six Dessert Apples—B. A Fraser 1. Twelve Dessert Plums. —B. A. Fraser I. Twelve Cooking Plums. —J. H. Missen 1. Twelve Peaches. —B. A. Fraser I. Flower Hand Bouquet.—Rhoda Broome 1, Nora Fannin 2. HOME PRESERVES, PASTRY, ETC. Home-made Breaid, white.—Mrs S. Thorne 1 and 3, Miss D. MacDonald

Best White Loaf, by settler’s wife or daughter.—Mrs S. Thorne 1 and

One Brown Loaf.—Mrs Butcher, Petane, 1. Six Scones, Wheatmeal. —Mrs Swindells 1.

Six Scones, white.—Miss D. MCaeDonald 1, Mrs S .Thorne >2, Mrs Butcher 3. t • -

Six White Scones, by settler’s wife! or daughter.—Mrs S. Thorne 1, Mrs M. Corrigan 2. Pound Cake. —Mrs E. Sheath I, Mrs] D. Neagle 2, Mrs Butcher 3.

Madeira Cake.—Mrs E. Sheath 1 and 2, Miss W. Timbs 3.

Sponge Cake. —Mrs D. Neagle l t Mrs E. Sheath 2. ,

Sponge Sandwich.—Mrs E. 'Sheath 1, Mrs S, Thorne 2. ■ -

Shortbread.—Mrs) \ Goldfinch!, Ohakune, 1. "Oat Cake.—Miss 35. MacDonald I, Mrs Swindells 2. •*-; Si3 = Cream Puffs.|Mrs E. Sheath 1 and 2.

Sponge Roll.—Mrs E. Sheath 1, Mrs S. Thome 2.

Six Pikelets.-—Mrs D. Neagle 1, Mrs S. Thorne 2.

, GIRLS UNDER 16 YEARS. Collection of Cakes.—Miss E. Miller 1,

Six Oven Scones. —Miss B. Bicknell

Six Jam Tarts. —Miss B. Bicknell 1. Family Cake. —Miss B'. Bicknell 1. Best Sponge Cake. —Miss B. Bicknell 1. Miss G. Scott 2. Miss E. Miller 3. PRESERVES!, PICKLES, ETC. Pot Marmalade.—Mrs W. McCom’r bie 1, Mrs R. Campbell 3. Three Pots Jam, one variety.—Mrs R. Campbell 1, Mrs W. McCombie 3. Three Pots Jam, assorted. —Mrs McCombie 1, Mrs Swindells Q. Three pots Jelly assorted—Mrs R. Campbell 1. Tomato Sauce. —Mrs R, Campbell 1. Bottle of Chutney.—Mrs F. Swindells 1.

Two Bottles Pickles, mustard. — Mrs R. Campbell 1. T’”o bottles Pickles, vinegar—Mrs R. Campbell 1.

Three Bottles Preserved Fruit. — Mrs Campbell 1. Twelve Heaviest Hen’s Eggs.—Mrs C. E. Laidley 1. Home Extracted Honey.—Mrs C. E. Laidley 1. One comb, four pounds—Mr C. E. Laidlay 1.

Four Sections Comb.—D. Hay 1