WANGANUI SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 November 1920, Page 3

WANGANUI SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL OPENING, RECORD ENTRIES. (From Our Special Reporter.) Wanganui, Last Night. The weather conditions which prevailed for ihc opening day ol the YYanganui allow to-day were not all thai thu officials woiiUL have desired, as rain set in shortly before twelve o'clock and continued until after -J p.m., making matters unpleasant for ali. However, the conditions improved, and thcie are good pros-pects for" a line People's Day. Despite the rain everything passed off well. The entries constitute a record, numbering 3SS], or UOO more thai: last year. T! ■ judging was pushed forward expeditiously and results came to hand early. The entries in all classes but pigs show an increase, tiie most marked being in the dog section, which show an increase of 30'fi. For an opening day the attendance was satisfactory, and for People's Day tomorrow special train arrangements have been made, and the' Quean Alexandra Band will be in attendance. Mr. F. ft. Seddon, the new secretary, id to be congratulated on the way lie has managed his first show. Mr. C. Goodsou (Haweraj judged the Jerseys, Mr. E. A. Washer the milking Shorthorns, and Mr. A. Hunter Ryelands, Southdowns, and Shropshire down sheep. Results of the judging are:— CATTLE. MILKING SHORTHORN. In milking Shorthorn, Mrs. ,T. Wails, of Hi.st'i.gs, secured six firsts, two c'i.impio.iships, lour seconds, and one third prize. Jas. Smith also obtained a first, a second, and a third.

SHORTHORNS. In Shorthorn hulls, the championship is annexed by W. F. Jacob and Sons (ICivvltea) with T> Mar:.ma Canterbury Prince. .7. Knight, of FeUding, scored two firsts, whilst the Moore Hunter Estate (Hawera) scored a first, a second, and a tl'ird. 11l females, the Moore Hunter Estate seseourcd the championship with Burnslde Kil'.erby Sth., whilst .!. Kniglit scored x couple of flr3ts In other classes. ABERDEEN ANGUS. In Aberdeen Annus, Fred Moore, of Wang,.nui, and J. F. Knight IPalmerston Noph) divided the prizes, the former scoring two firsts, two champions, three seconds and a third, while J. F. Knight secured two firsts. HEREFORDS. In Herefords tbere is good competition, as usual. .G. F. Moore scores heavily. The prize list is as follows: Bull, aged.—G. F. Mocro (Kai lwi) 1. Bull, slnco July, 101*.—A. F.. Sandtlands (Klwitea) 1. Bull, since July, 1918— W. R. White (Makeretu, Hawke's Bay) 1 and champion, E. 11. Crawstone (Fordell) 2 and reserve, G. F. Moore .'!. Bull, since July, 1919 G. F. Moore 1, E. M. Cranstone 2, A. E. Sandilanrls 3. Heifer, since July, 1917. G. F. Mooro 1 and 2. Heifer, since July, 1918. G. F. Moore 1. reserve and 3, A. K. SanuilamU 2. Heifer, since July, 1919. J. S. Xelsnn I, G. F. Moore 2. Heifer, with calf at foot or visibly in calf. —G. F. Moore 1, champion, 2 and 5. NOVICE CLASS. Bull, since .Tuly/1918— E. M. Cranston 1. Bull, since July. 1919. E. M. Cranston 1. Heifer, since July, 1918. E. M. Cranston 1 and 2. Heifer, since July, 1919. E. M. Cranston 1, Blair and Hunter (Maxwelltown) 2. FRIESIANS. Bull, four years and upwards—Bloomfield Farm Company's (Upper Hutt) Bentwood Domino Dulchiand I and champion, \V. I. Lovelock 2, n. U. Croon 3. ( Bull, since July, 1917.—Central Development Farm's Dominion Wooderest I'lebe 'Mercedes 1, H. 1!. Green 2, JJioomflfld Farm Co. 3. Bull, since July, 1919.—Blcomflcld Fanm Co. 1 and 3, Central Development Farm Co. Keifer, since July, 191". H. E. Green (Kairanga) 1 and 2. Heifer, sineo July, 1918.—11. R. Green 1 and 2, Bloonifiehl Farm Co. 3. Bull, since July, 1918.—Centra! Development Farm Co. 1 and 2, Bloomflclii Farm Co. 3. ' Cow, visibly in calf, or in milk.—BloomHeld Farm Co. 1 and 2, H. R. Green 3. AYRSHIRES. Bull, four-year-old and upwards.—Moumnhaki Farm's Dominion's Dalesman 1 and champion, and 2. Hull, calved since July, 1917. W. H. Cnine's (Makerekere) 1 and 2. Bull, since July, 1918— W. H. Caine's 1. Heifer, since July, 1917. W. H. Caine's Ada 1. Heifer, since 'July, 1918.—Moumahaki Farm's Dominion Rose 1, Mona 2, Daphne 3. Heifer, since July, 1919.—J'otiniahakl Farm 1, W. F. Harre 2. Cow, visibly in calf or In milk.—W. F. Harre 1 and 2. JERSEY. Bull, four-year-old and upwards. H. Hodge (Alton) Beachland's Admiral. Bull, since July, 1919.—A, E. Western's "(Itawera) Star o' Doon 1, H. Hodge Miro Meadow's Sapphire 2. Bull since July, 1919.—A. E. Western's Victoria Noble 1, R. L. Horn (Manukau) 2, R. G. Cl:ristie (Fordell) 3. Heifer, since July, 1919.—1t. L. Horn 1 and 2, A. E. Western 3, H. Hodge v.h.c. Cow visibly in calf or in milk.—H. Hodge's Waipuku Inozelle 1, R. L. Norn 2, A. E. Western's Twyiish's Clematis 3. Heifer, since July, 1918, in mill:.—A. E. Western's I'iakau's Jewel 1, H. Hodge's Ratarrul Queen 2. CROSSBRED AND GRADE. This is not a very heavy section, the principal winners being J. Read (Gonvllle), W. Caldwell (Gonvllle), F. G. Fowler and Mrs. Claudo Hodder. FAT CATTLE.

Steer, since July, 1919 \Y. Peat 1, T. A. Duncan (Kongotea) 2 and 3. Steers, three, since July, 1919 T. A. Duncan 1 and 2, H. Middlcton (W.iverley) 3. Tl-ree steers, since July, 1919. H. Middleton 1 and 2.

Two fat bullocks, since July. 1919 T. A. Duncan 1. 11. Middleton 2 and 2. Two fat bullocks, since July, 1917, not exceeding 80(1 lbs. freezing weiclit.—ll. Middleton 1 and 3, Wyley Bros. 2. Two fat bullocks, since July. 191C—T. A. Duncan 1 and 2, H. Middleton 3.

Two fat bullocks, any age.—H. Middleton 1 and 2, T. A. Duncan 3. ~ One fat iullork, any age—A. T. Wills (Hawera) 1, T. A. Duncan 2 and 3. Ona shop bullock, under four years.—T, A. Duncan 1, A. T. Wills 2, H. Middleton 3.

Fat. cow, any aee.—T. A. Duncan 1 and 3, H. Middleton 2. Fat heifer, since July, 1917.—A. T. Wills

Two heifers, since July, 1917. H. Middleton 1 and 2. Friesfan bullock, any age.—A. T. Wilis 1, Hugh Middleton 2 and S. SHEEP. In Liitcolns there is goijd competlUlon, and Phillip Bremer, of Okuiawa, is a successful exhibitor, scoring championship in ewes, also two firsts and a. third, v.tilst In tarn* lis scored a first npd a third, ih«

championship goinc, to \V. Rayner, of Masterton. ✓ In Corriedalos, F. 0. Haycock (Greytown) scores both championships and tin- bulk of the prizes. Ferilie Bros, also score. In ftyclands, (lie Moumahaki State Farm is the only exhibitor and takes two championships, six firsts, six seconds, and four thirds. In Roinney Marsl:, W. Rayner takes both championships and most of the prize awards, J. McLean and A. T. Hunter also winning. In Southdowns, competition Is confined lo •I. Knight (Feildmg) and T Luptoii (Waverley), tho former securing two championships, eleven firsts, nine seconds, and tivo thirds; tho latter a lirst ami two thirds. In the fawners' classes, Fernie Tiros, score with fiomneys, and Richard Farley will! I.incnlns and also in pens of five ewes and five hogeeis. FAT SHEEP. Fat, wethers, long woolled.—G II Handley I, F. W. Ward 2, A. T. Wills 3. Fa! ewes, long woolled —A. T. Wills 1 and 3, V. W. Ward 2. Fat wctl:ers, down or down cross.—fi. H. Handley 1. F. W. Ward 2. A. T. Wills 3. Fat ewes, down or down cross.—Aiken B»os. (Waverley) 1, A. 1. Wills 2, N. F. Moors 3. Fat wethers, over 18 months, long woolled. -G. H. Handler 1, F. W. Ward 2, H. V. Hammond 3. Fat wethers, over 18 months, down or down cross— fi. n. Hundley 1 and 2. Fat wethers, under 19 months, most profitable woaH audi aureus a combined.—Aiken Bros. 1 and 2.

Fat wethers, over 18 months, above.Fernie Bros. 1 and 2. H. V. Hammond 3. Fat ewes, under 18 months, as above Blair and Hunter 1,

Fat wethers, long wool, under 12 months, weight and quality.—F. W./Ward 1, G. H. Handley 2 and 3. Fat, wethers, under 12 months, down or down cross.—A. T. Wills 1, O. H. Handley 2 and 3. Fat r-ms. as above—A, T. Wilis 1, 0. H. Handley 2 and 3. ', Fat ewes, lonjt wool, under 42 months G. H. Handley 1 and 3, F. N. Ward 2. Fat laimbs, long woolled, suitable for freezing, to he under :« lbs—Aiken Bros. 1, G. 11. Handley 2 and 3. Fat lambs, as above, down or down cross. —A. Thompson 1, Aiken Bros 2 anil 3/ Fat lambs, '■ ng woolled, between TO and SG lbs.—Aiken ;os. 1, C. H. Handley 2, I. D. Bruce 3.

Fat lambs, down or down cross, as above. —W. A. Thomson l, c. E. Billingl'tirst 2, Aiken Bros. 3.

Fat lambs, down or down cross, over Sfi' lbs—W. A. Thomson (Awahou) 1 and 2. G. 11. Handley :■:.

Fat; lambs, inng woollcy, over 80 lbs.— G. H. Handley 1. PIGS. 1 ' pigs Mrs. ,7. Wall, of Hastings, showed s.'wio magnificent animals and scored nine firsts and four seconds. No other breeders entered animals. DOGS. There Is a splendid benching of dogs, entries showing an Increase of 365. Among the successful Taranaki breders were : In Gordon setters, P. D. Willis, of New Plymouth, ronops the pooi. scoring six firsts and two specials !■; does, and Ave flrsis, a second and specials 'n bitches. In greyl'ounds, V. Willis secured ten firsts, three seconds, and a special, and also the challenge class for bitches. In hoarded collie dogs. Miss D. fulhbertsaii, Stratford, scored three flrsis and a special, besides winning In the challenge class.

In Irish terriers, Mrs. (I. H. Saunders (New Plymouth) scored six flrsis with Pukekura Red.

In tho (leg section die ladies' bracelet iv.is wen by r. A. C. Woodford (of Auckland). F. Willis secured first prize in the spoiling team. -,

HORSES. Ponies, 12 hands and under.— Drumtiiom! McGregor's Taipn 1, Duleie MVGregnr's Bullet 2, W. Carroll's Zulu 3. Under ill hands —nay Chadwirk's Goid Boy 1, Mrs. L. McDonald's Qucenie 2. Horso suitable for artillery.—W. Carvell's Jack ], S. Moore's Dolly 2, Leo Wilson's Silvernilne 3. Army remounts.—Mrs. D. Bekkcr's Gale 1. Km ire pony— Wiudlelmrn Bros.' Silver King 1, A. E. l'oed's Doniininn Kins 2. Maiden liaek, up to 12 stone.—n. Campion's Tavgiiin 1, S. MeAiiley's Frit/. 2, i.e.Wilson's Knv Pea 3. Pony, suitable for polo.—T. B. Baker's Starlight 1. G. A. Mo.Dougall's Nobby 2. Eleven stone back.—D. Campion's Targuin 1, Mrs. G. Maher's Romero 2. D. R. .Tacit - son's Bonce Mont 3. Pony, 14.2 and under.—Mrs. D. Bekker's Storm 1. COMPETITIONS, Men's driving competition.—Ryvrs Webb 1. Maiden leaping competition.—E. D. Smith's Moonlight. 1, ,T. Brlce's Orepuhl 2, E. D. Smith's IVelfalr 3. Ladles' driving rompel ition —Ryves Dido 1. Miss Hettie Mead 2. Lady driver (novice).—Mrs. Carwanline. Leaping competition.—P. Laid's Hailstorm 1, W. J. Simpson's Mac 2. Pony leaping competition.—C. Patterson's (Kapunl) Flora l. Mrs. N. F. Moore's Cornet 2, I!. G. Gray's Belarus Jack 3. There aro twenty-two entries for the £IOO West Coast, champion hunter's jumping competition to be decided to-morrow, including tho South Tariinnki owned Glen Royal, Starlight, and Braemar.