THE PALMERSTON SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1915, Page 3

THE PALMERSTON SHOW.

A GREAT SUCCESS. SOME FINE CATTLE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Palmerston N., Thursday. The Thirtieth Annual Show under the auspices of the Manawatu A. and P. Society promises to be one of the mbst successful in the Society's'history, and all that is required is fine weather on Friday (People's Day), to ensure a substantial balance being handed over to the 'Patriotic Fund, to whicli all the profits are devoted. . The arrangements for the comfort of exhibitors and patrons are so complete that they can view the Show with very little inconvenience under the most unfavourable weather conditions. The organisation is splendid. Mr. E. Short is an ideal president, who has a keen grasp on the whole Show. He is ably backed up by his committee and the secretary. Mr. Penny, the latter attending carefuily to every detail and ensuring the smooth running of the huge concern. The general lay out of the grounds could not possibly be excelled, everything lias its place and nothing is crowded. Machinery is shown very freely, and is given a prominent place, whilst the side-show men, of whom there appear to be more than ever, have been allotted ample space. The stock have their area clear of the ring, which is reserved for the horses. The huge halls in which the Winter Show is held are at present being utilised for patriotic purposes, and seem to be doing great business.

THE STOCK. Exhibitors are well catered for, and can' exhibit their valuable pedigree cattle, sheep or pigs without fear that they will suffer from neglect, for all are shown under cover in most commodious pavilions. The cattle pavilion is a magnificent structure covering over l'/o acres of ground. Roughly it is 270 ft long by 200 ft wide, divided into five sections, the full length. It has accommodation for four hundred head of cattle, separate pens being provided for the bulls, whilst outside are pens for the fat stock. Plenty of lockers, etc., are provided for storage of feed, and the ventilation is splendid. It was thronged all day by farmers who found plenty of room and could inspect and criticise the stock m comfort. Five rings were provided for the judging, which was proceeded with expeditiously. The exceptionally fine season that has been experienced enabled cattle to be placed in the ring in splendid nick.

AYRSHIRES. These were a very fine class, competition being particularly iccen and some very fine animals indeed did not find a place in the prize list. There were large entries, competitors showing from all parts except Taranaki. Honors were divided between D. Buchanan (Tiakitahuna), Jas. Kyle (Oftkautere), C. Karsten (Palmerston North), and Mental Hospital (Porirua). The Mental Hospital secured first and championship for cow, with Bell IV., also another first, four seconds, and two thirds. Jas Kyle secured first and championship with the bull Prince Bonus of Glengariff, two seconds and a third. D. Buchanan scored first and reserve championship with Scotch Blair, and also secured six firsts, four seconds, four thirds, and two v.h.d. C. Karsten obtained second and reserve championship with Fair Maid of Inglewood. He also secured another first and two thirds.

JERSEYS. This popular breed was also shown in good numbers. Taranaki wag not very strongly represented, considering that it is regarded'as the home of the Jersey in New Zealand. Taranaki exhibitors scored wherever entered. 'Mr. R, J. Linn, of Normanby, won with the wellknown bull, Lord Twvlish, by Raleigh— Twylish, who was adjudged champion, whilst a daughter of his, Agatha of Meadowbrook, entered by G'. A. Hadlcr, or Normanby, was awarded flrst In a strong class of yearling heifers. Reserve champion bull was annexed by F. J. Watson (Bulls), The Owl's Victor. E. B. Eagle (Carterton), secured championship for cows with Belvedere Sunbeam. With Belvedere Sultana he also secured t-ho Jersey-Breeders' Association special prize for Jersey cow holding 'authenticated milk and butter-fat records, made voider the supervision of the Department of Agriculture. E. Eagle, Jnr. (Carterton), secured reserve Champion with the heifer Belvedere Maiden's Blush. He also secured a first, three seconds, and two thirds. S. R. Lancaster, though not winning a championship, secured three firsts, three seconds, and three third?. T. S. Edwardes (Taikitahuna), also obtained two firsts. E. S. Lancaster, F. F.. Hcllver, John Murray, J. A. Mcßae, H. J. Lancaster, K. D. Harkness, now of Te Horo, but formerly of Taranaki, also secured prize tickets.

HOLSTEIX-FRIESIANS. The black and white were penned in large numbers, and competition was very keen, cattle showing from as far ,i\vav as Invercargill and Cambridge. W. I. Lovelock was again a large and successful exhibitor. A notable absentee from tiie ring was Mr. Newton King of New Plymouth, who was usually a big exhibitor. W. I. i.oveloek's King of Doininos was again decorated with the ribbon lor champion bull. This breeder also obtained three other first.-, three seconds, and two thirds. M. l.eith, of Invercargill obtained reserve championship with Longbeaeh Spot Dominion. He also secured another firs', c C coud. and third. In the cows, .T. Liggnis (Tokomaru), obtained championship with Dutchland C'olantha Mersena, and W. Raymond (Clive), obtained first and restrvc championship with the heifer Princess Tulip. John Donald (Westmere). secured three firsts, two seconds, and one third. W. McKenzie (Palmprston North), W. Remnant, L. and S. Seiver (Clarevilie), N. P. Neilscn (Taikitahuna). Lan Duncan (Wellington). Harold Best (Te Horo), were'successful exhibitors.

DAIRY CATTLE. S. K. Lancaster was the principal winner, though in two classes for dairy heifers, lie had to yield pride of place to B. B. Zurcher, now of Longburn, but for many years a well-known settler of Kaimata. The Alfa-Laval Clip for best dairy cow, any breed, was again won by 8. R. Lancaster. ' MILRIXG SHORTHORXS. There was not much competition in this class, G. N. Bell, M. Kearin (Kairanga), and Law Bros. (Shannon) dividing the prizes, HEREFORDS. There was a very strong class and some fine specimens of white-faced cattle were shown. For the Hereford Herd Book Society's Cup competition nine

bulls paraded; G. F. Moore (Kai Iwl), Park Reporter, being awarded the cup; E. Short's Eaton Oak was champion, and Thermometer being reserve. E. Short -ecured championship for cow with Happy Rosa, and C A. J. Levettt (Kiwilea), reserve champion with Bella 77th. In Aberdeen Angus, A. G. S. Carlyon, of Tikokino, and Jas. McFarlane, Maraekakaho, were the only exhibitors, and divided the prizes, whilst W. J. Birch had no competition in North Devons.

MfUUXG SHORTHORNS. The Shorthorn classes were well worthy of inspection. Dalziel Bros. (Hunterville), annexed champion and reserve champion for bulls. W. F. Jacobs (Ki\vilea), champion cow, Wm. Taylor (Te Awainutu). reserve champion cow. Dalziel Bros, also secured four firsts; W. Howard Booth, two firsts, a second, and a third; Wtn. Taylor, a first, three seconds, and a third; and G. A. Turner (Eltham), a a second, and a third. FAT CATTLE. Some magnificent animals were shown, in great condition, by E. Short, P. A. Gillies, and F. Saunders, who each secured prizes, P. A. Gillies annexing the £lO 10s points trophy.

HORSES. There was good competition in draughts, saddle, and harness horses. In thoroughbreds and ponies, the competition was not so keen. The prize winners were:—Thoroughbred stallion, R. P. Martcd (Masterton), 1; C. T. Keeble (iFitzhcrbert),. 2. Carriage stallion: J, Mitchell (Palmerston North), Silver King, 1; If. K. Caisford (Marton), 2. Entile pony, under 13.2 hands: W. Sinclair (Hastings), 1; T. Edlin (Longburn), 2. Over V',:Z hands: J. 1). Mitchell (Manaia) Patrick T., 1; W. Anderson (Aakautcrt), 2; E. C. Gaisfor;! (Bulls), 3. Pony mare. 14.2 hands: A. Mallet (Kairangaj, I. 13.2 hands: C. D. Cocks (Kimbolton), 1; J. D. Mitchell's Princess, 2> L. Collins (Newbury), ,1. 12.2 hands: V. Spiers (Glen Oroua). 1; W. Amos (Glen Oroua), 2; Leighton Bull (Hunterville), 3. Under 12.2 hands: J. Campbell (Ahuriri), 1; E. C. Gaisford, 2; A. N. Wriglitoh, 3.

SADDLE HORSES. Weight-carrying hack, over 15 stone: W. Hassall (Hastings), Micky Free, 1; J. W. Burke (Eltham), Fritz, 2; E. Short (Feilding), May, 3. 14 to 15 stone: E. Short's Scout, 1; J. W. Burke's Fritz, 2; J. O'Donnell (Inalia). King's Park, 3. 13 to 14 stone: H. liassall's Sardine, ]; J. McL. Blair (Ilawera). Capt. Starlight, 2; J. O'Donnell's Grey Star, 3. Maiden hack: A. Mitchell's (Manaia). Hassan, 1; J. McL. Blair's Captain Starbright, 2; J. C.Donnelil's King's Park, 3. Hunter, up to 12 stone: H. HassaU's Micky Free, 1; E. Short's Scout, 2; J. O'Donnell's Grey Star, 3. Troop horse: J. W. Burke's Fritz, 1;' Mrs. W. Hobson's (Takapau), Daylight, 2; R. Burke's (Eltham), Cliff, 3. Lady's hack: W. H. Booth (Carterton), 1; H. Hassall, 2; J. O'Donnell's Grey Star. 3. W. Howard Booth's Lonely was adjudged champion hack. , HARNESS HORSES.

Single harness, 15 hands: J. R. Gaisford (Bulls), Ist and champion; ).!. Burke's Cliff, 2; J. W. Burke's Fritz, 3. Unifer 15 hands: S. F. Perrett (Awapuni), Ist and champion; R. Scoon, 1; Mrs. if. M. Rowe, 3. Pony: E. D. Cocks (Kimbolton), 1; M. O'Connor, 2; M. Petersen (Makino), 3.

DRAUGHTS. There was keen competition iri stallions, as may be judged from the fact that J. D. Mitchell's (Manaia), Omyo was unplaced. Donald's Kstate (T'eatherston), Bucklyvie was Ist ami champion; Mrs. J. D. Ormond's (Hustings), Eoyal Colours, 2; R. D. Knight's (Longburn), Topgallant, 3. Three-year-old colt: A. Toeker (Feathorston), Ronald's Pride was reserve champion. In draught mares, E. Short's (Feilding), Lassie Logan was champion, and Arthur Toeker (Featherston) was reserve with Lady Bangor. In working draughts, Wellington City Corporation practically scooped the pool, being also awarded champion and reserve. ,

PIGS. There were good entries in pigs, Berkshires and Tamworths being the popular fancy. In the farmer, the Porirua Mental Hospital were the most successful, securing champion for boar as well as a number of other prizes. Symons Bros. (Pungarehu), secured championship for sow and also first and third. E. J. Rogers (Xgaruawahia), H. J. Lancaster (Longblmi), -T. 11. King (Bunnythorpe), and W J. King were among the prizewinners. In Tamworths, E. J.,Rogers. H. E. Ryman. J. Fox (Rongotea), and X. P. Xeilson (Tiakitahuna), divided the prizes, the last-named securing the championship; E. J. Rogers and Porirua Mental Hospital divided honors in Yorkshires, the former also annexing both championships. SHEEP.

Entries in sheep were exceptionally good, in all 1150 animals being penned, In Lincoln?, Win. Perry and Mrs. J. D. Ormond were the most successful, the former securing champion and reserve with ram, and the latter with ewes. In Romucy Marsh, Win, Perry (Masterton), won from strong competion, securing all the championships and .first prizes. S. R. Lancaster won undisputed in English Lck-cstcrs, as did Mrs. J. D. Ormond in Border Shropshire Downs, W. Rayner secured champion for ewes, and G. L. Marshall (Marion), for rams. Southdowns produced splendid competition, the New Zealand Sheep Breeders' championship being at stake. This was secured by J. Knight, of Foilding, Richmond and Fermes, of Hastings, secured reserve in ranis and champion reserve in ewes, as well as the bulk of the chief prizes. In fat sheep and lambs, A. E. and A. Symes (Waverley), competed, and with Akers Bros., of Lenton ; divided the prizes.