MANAWATU SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 142, 2 November 1912, Page 5

MANAWATU SHOW.

I A SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR. By Telegraph—Press Association. Palmerston North, Yesterday. Judging of the numerous entries has been completed, the prizes being well distributed. The principal results were as follows: CATTLE. Shorthorns— E. A. Turner (Eltiham), 2 firsts and 1 third; W. T. Williams, 2 firsts, 8 seconds, 4 thirds; W. G. Park, 1 first; Dalziell Bros., 2 firsts; W. Howard Booth, 1 first; D. Fleming, 1 second. Hereford!*.—E. Short, 6 firsts, 3 seconds, 2 thirds; G. F. Moore, 3 firsts, 5 seconds, 3 thirds; G. M. Currie, 1 first; C. A. Levet, 1 third. North Devons.—W. J. Birch, 2 firsts, 1 second. Aryahire.—Slack Bros., 4 firsts, 1 third; 0. Karsten, 2 firsts, 1 second; Porirua Mental Hospital, 4 firsts, 5 seconds, 3 thirds; J. Kyle, 2 seconds, 2 thirds; T. H. Coltman, 1 second, 1 third; J. and ('. Watts, 1 second. Jersey.—W. J. Hall, 3 firsts, 2 thirds; A. Buchanan, 1 first, 2 Seconds, 2 thirds; S. R. Lancaster, 2 first*. 2 seconds, 1 third; C. G. C. Dermev, 1 first, 2 seconds, 1 third; P. A. McHsirdy, 1 first; E. Eagle, 1 first, 1 third; ,J. A. MeCrae, 1 first, F. J. Watson, 1 second, W. V. Harkness _ (Ngacre), 1 second, H. Stratford (Tariki), 1 second, J. B. Veale 1 second. Holetein Friesians.—W. I. Lovelock. 6 firsts, 4 seconds, 2 thirds; J. Donald, 3 firsts, 1 third; Newton King (New Plymouth), 3 seconds, 2 thirds; J. Liggiiis, 2 seconds, 1 third, A. Harold Street, 1 second; Government State Farm, 2 firsts, 1 second; H. Bayliss, 1 second.

Crossbred Cattle.—S. E. Lancaster, 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third, H. G. Moore, 1 first, F. Fairbrotlier, 1 first; H. J. Johnston, 1 third. .

Pat Cattle.—G. F. Moore, 4 firsts, 5 seconds, 2 thirds; T. A. Duncan, 2 firsts, 2 seconds; I. W. Lovelock. 1 first; T. McKenzie, 1 first, 1 third; E. Short. 1 second, 2 thirds; R. A. McKenzie, 1 first. BUTTER-FAT PRIZE. The result of the hutter-fat competition was as follows: Owner Breed Test Lbs Fat. A. Harrowfield, Jersey x 4.0 8.991 W. J. Lovelock Hoi. 3.8 8.113 11. Clifford Moore Jersey x 4.3 8.084 C. G. 0. Dernier Jersey 4.0 7.480 A. Buchanan Jersey 4.8 7.400 S. R, Lancaster Jersey 4.1 (1.232 E. M. Spinley Jersey x 4:0 0.180 W. T. Lovelock Hoi. 2.8 5.838 HORSES. ' In the class for best horse most suitable for a troop horse. Edward Mason (Stratford) secured third prize, as did also E. Jackson's Barney (Stratford) in Harness Horses. In Clydesdales competition was very keen, some of the best horses in the Dominion being entered. The Clydesdale Challenge Cup was won by Thomson and Company, Wai llongoa, North Taieri, Mr. E. Short being second. THE CHAMPIONS.

Championships were awarded as fol lows:—

Draught Stallion.—Thomson and Co.'s Waironga Footprint, by Baron Bold Junior. Draught Marc—Thomson and Co.'s Baron's Brilliant, by Baron's Bold—Scottish Brilliant.

Champion Hack.—E. Short's Fusilier. Shorthorn Bull.—G. A. Turner's (El;ham), Duke of Eltham.

Shorthorn Cow,—W. T. Williams' Lady Connaught 11.

Hereford Bull.—E. Short's Crusader. Hereford Cow.—E. Short's Gladys 11. Jersey Bull.E. Eagle, junior's, Roberts.

Jersey Cow.—W. J. Hall's Genoa Maid Aryshire Bull—Porirua Mental Hospital's Ellesmere Lad. Ayrshire Cow.—O. Karstente Fair Maid of Inglewood.

Holstein Bull.—New Zealand Government's Oak de Kol Homestead Forbes. Holstein cow.—J. Donald's Domino VII.

Lincoln Ram and Ewe.—W. Perry Romney Ram.—E. Short. Romney Ewe.—W. Perry.

English Leicester* (ram and ewe).—S. R. Lancaster.

Shropshires (ram and ewe).—G. L. Marshall.

Southdown (ram in the wool).—A. J. Stone Wigg. Southdown (ewe in the wool).—Ellis Bros.

Southdown Ram (shorn).—Ellis Bros.