DOMINION’S LIVE STOCK

Taranaki Daily News, 17 November 1926, Page 13

DOMINION’S LIVE STOCK

(By Wire —Special to News.) Auckland, Last Night. Auckland’s first Royal Show was Opened by the Governor-General to-day. The stormy conditions in the morning improved later in the day, and there was a good attendance. In the crowd are frequently met visitors from Taranaki, particularly well-known breeders of dairy cattle, and in several sections, especially Jerseys and Friesians, Taranaki stock played a prominent part. Chief interest, of course, centred in the magnificient display of live stock, of which cattle were predominant. Jerseys and Friesians were the chief breeds in the dairying sections which drew competition from the finest herds in the Dominion. Royal beasts are these kings and queens among cattle. This is a record cattle display for New Zealand and one which, seeing how greatly the Dominion's prosperity depends upon dairying, has a special compelling interests, not only to breeders and others connected with the industry, but to the general publie as well. The horse display is also a record, there being nearly 500 exhibits, and here also there is notable quality. In the sheep sections there are exhibits from the Far North and as far south as the Canterbury Plains and Southland, all being truly representative of the types that have made New Zealand mutton and wool famous the world over. There is also a record established in the section for pigs, both as to numbers and quality, these being representative of the large and rapidly growing industry which is of much importance to the Dominion. a This year the Kennel Club show is incorporated with the big display and it is attracting much attention. Judging was started early and proceeded nearly all day, but it has not yet been completed. An interesting function was the luncheon following the official opening. ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR-GENERAL. In the course of his reply to his toast the Govenor-General said it was true that some people might say that the Royal Show should not be held at a place which was an extremity. The same difficulty existed in the Old Country. Sometimes a siiow was held at a popular centre, and at other times at an “extremity” town, but to uphold its national character it could not always be held at one spot. This same condition must hold in New Zealand, which consisted of two long islands, but he thought, it was a . very good thing for educative and other purposes-that the show should be held, sometimes at so populous a centre as Auckland. It would bring home to every single individual how concerned he should be with the primary industries which had brought New Zealand to the proud position of one of the greatest producing countries in the world. It was not only for the improvement of stock that shows were beneficial, for these shows had resulted in the bringing about of great improvements tb agricultural machinery. Also such shows did much to stimulate all in their efforts to help in the pro;*. ss of their country, and they pointed to the enormous importance of importing the very finest breeding stock to make for higher" production, and to the furtherance of scientific study and experiment for the general improvement of agriculture. Science had done much for these industries in the past and could do much for them in the future. Other countries having a great pull over New Zealand geographically were far ahead of us in scientific farming knowledge, and if New Zealand wished to get anead in the race for the world’s markets it would have to catch up in the matter of scientific education. He wished the greatest success to agriculture in New Zealand and hoped this Royal Show would do much to advance it. With a total entry for all the horse sections reaching 470, the figures established a fresh, record for any show held in Auckland, but even these figures would have been surpassed had it not been for transport difficulties which prevented South Island exhibitors from being represented. One or two sections were disappointing but the chief classes, such as Clydesdales, harness and saddle horses, were particularly good and were the subject of witrm praise by the judges. STRONG CATTLE SECTIONS. AU the cattle sections were well represented, especially from North Island districts. It was hoped that some South Island' breeders would be here, but the distance to travel mitigated against this. Some of the finest dairying stock to be seen in the Dominion was to be seen on the ground. The popular Jerseys were well represented, entries coming from all parts of the island where the breed is to be found in strength. Special interest attaches to the show this year from the fact that the judge, Mr. D. Walters, came direct from Australia, where they make a feature of the breed, and have kept very close to type by means of regular importations. Mr. Walters said he was agreeably surprised when he came to pass the entries under review. From what

FINE DISPLAY AT ROYAL SHOW TARANAKI STRONGLY REPRESENTED NOTABLE SUCCESSES ACHIEVED An inspiring display of the Dominion’s best livestock was on view at the Royal Show at Auckland yesterday, when the judging of the various classes was practically completed. Taranaki was strongly represented in several classes, and gained noteworthy success in several sections. Particularly successful was the team of Clydesdale horses entered by. the Moore Hunter Estate, of Hawera.

he had been told he ivas quite prepared to find the New Zealand eattle just a trifle behind the fashion, but when he came to con the stock he had nothing but praise for them. Asked how they would compare with the best in Australia, Mr. Watters hesitated, but gave it .as his opinion that perhaps the Australian Jerseys were a little closer to imported blood, and had a little more character in the head, “but,” he added with conviction, “I think your New Zealand stock would hold their own as regards milking.” The show of Friesians is magnificent. A prominent Taranaki breeder said he had seen many shows in the Dominion, and the Royal Show in Sydney, but the Friesians at Auckland made the finest display of the breed he had ever seen. Ayrshires and Shorthorns "were also well represented, 'while the exhibitions of pigs and sheep were very"fine. Auckland, Last Night. There was a small colony of Taranaki farmers at the Royal Show, comprising a number of well-known breeders and others interested in the agricultural industry. They were chiefly gathered in the cattle pens, for Taranaki did not have many interests in other sections. The Jersey and Friesian sections contained Taranaki’s principal representatives. Mention, however, must be made of the success of the Moore Hunter Estate with its team of splendid Clydesdale horses, which dominated the various classes, and at the end of day these horses from Hawera left the judging rings profusely decorated with ribbons which were donated with the championship awards and first prizes in several classes. It was altogether a splendid performance and gave to Taranaki a) very prominent place in Clydesdale circles. There was scant representation of Taranaki in the sheep sections and none of the pigs hailed from there, so that, excepting the success of the Moore Hunter Estate in horses, one z had to go to the pens containing Jerseys and Friesians to find Taranaki’s chief interest in the show. Those representing the Jersey breed were G. H. Bell (Oakura), one bull, one two-year heifer and one yearling; H. Stonex (Bell Block), two; H. Sampson (Hillsborough), two cows, one of which gained first place in the three-year-old class; Harper Lepper (Lepperton), one cow; F. Cornwall (Bell Block), one yearling bull. DISPLAY OF JERSEYS. The Taranaki breeders said the display of Jerseys was not the best Taranaki could, produce. For one reason, they said, the owners were not anxious to bring their best stock away and it was difficult to prepare bulls for exhibition at this time of the year. “It is quiet a decent little team, but it is not Taranaki’s best,” said one breeder. In the Jersey class for cows, four years, visibly in calf, H. Stonex’s “Rewa Maizie” was third. In the class for cows, four years old and over, in milk, calved prior to July, 1923, H. B. Lepper’s “Maori Violea” was highly commended. The class for cows, three years and under four, in milk, calved since July 1, 1923, was won by H. C. Sampson’s “Vive La Clare.” In the class for cows, two years and under three, in milk, calved since July 1, 1924, G. H. Bell’s “Pinewood Viola” was very highly commended. "This is the best lot of Friesians I have seen in my life and I have seen the Royal, Show in Sydney,” said a prominent South Taranaki farmer when discussing the Friesian section. The Friesians are one of the outstanding features of the cattle section, and competition is very keen indeed. "Phenomenally good” is the . description one expert gave- to the Friesians, adding that they made up the best exhibit he had ever seen at a show in New Zealand. The Friesians are divided into provincial groups as follows.—Auckland, three groups; Wellington, two groups; Taranaki, one group; and Canterbury, one group. The Taranaki group comprises ten head of choice beasts of all ages from yearlings up to mature cattle. It contains representatives from the herds of the following Taranaki breeders.—H. W. Hoskins (Mangatoki), Marchant and Sons (Stratford), Baldwin and Sons (Inglewood), H. E. Johnson (Hawera), and J. J. Walker (Ohangai). The strength of the Taranaki group has been weakened by the loss of Mr. Walker’s “Viola Beauty Burke,” which died after arrival at Auckland. To-day Mr. Walker received news that another prize beast left in Taranaki, “Marchioness of Eownie,” is ailing. F. D. Ballantyne (New Plymouth) was placed third in the class for bull, four years and over, calved prior to July 1, 1923. First prize was* secured by F. D. Cornwall’s Oakland’s K.C.8., in the class for bull, one year and under two years, calved since July 1, 1925. THE FRIESIAN GROUPS. The judging of the groups took place late in the afternoon. Each provincial group comprised seven pedigree Friesians, two males and five females. The award was:—Auckland number one first, Auckland number two second, Wellington number one third, Taranaki fourth. The winning group was a particularly fine one, being a beautifully balanced lot and comprising most of the prize-winning animals in the various classes. The competition was very keen and there was not much between any of the placed groups. The merits of Taranaki’s exhibit were favourably commented upon

In the Friesian class for heifers, one year and under two years, calved since July 1, 1925, H. C. Johnson’s (Tokaora) “Tokaora Pontiac Modesty” gained very highly commended, and C. W. Baldwin and Sons’ (Inglewood) “Ngatoro Segis Wayne” was highly commended. Notable successes were obtained by the Moore Hunter Estate (Hawera) in the classes for Clydesdale horses. The reserve champion was Moore Hunter’s Estate’s “Frills,” by Bonnie Denelingerie. The estate won the class for stallion foaled prior to August 1, 1923, with “Cruncher.” In the class for colt foaled since August 1, 1923, the estate secured the first award and champion with “Stryvee.” The class for colt foaled since August 1, 1923, was won by the estate with “Carluke.” The class for mares was won by the estate with “Margiana.” In the class for filly foaled since August 1, 1923, the estate gained first and champion with “Morgiana,” and for filly foaled since August 1, 1924, the estate also got first and champion. The estate won the yearling, filly class and also gained the New Zealand Clydesdale Horse Society’s silver medal for yearling or two-year-old colts or fillies. The Taranaki results in sheep are:— Border Leicester, ram over 30 months, G. V. Pearce (Waitotara), list and 3rd; ram, under 18 months, G. V. Pearce, Ist, 2nd and 3rd. ‘ The results are not yet complete in any section except the horses. An award of highly commended was gained by Marchant and Sone (Cardiff) for Coldstream Domino Pontiac in the class for bull, one year and under two years, calved since July 1, 1925. DETAILS OF THE AWARDS. CATTLE AND HORSE SECTIONS. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, Nov. 16. The Royal Show opened this morning in unfavourable weather, a high wind being followed by heavy showers. The awards up till noon were as follow’ ; CATTLE. AYRSHIRES. Cow, four years and over, in calt prior to July 1, 1923. —A. C. Gribble’s (Otahuhu) Lucy IH. 1, D. Buchanan’s (Palmerston North) Eden Park Bunty Cow, three years and under four, calved since July 1, 1923. —D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Maggie Gordon 1, C. Bailey’s (Huntly) To Rawa Sympathy 2. Cow, three years and under four, vier ibly in calf, calved since July 1, 1923. — C. Bailey’s Ivanhoe Clara 1, 8. K. Gordon’s (Paerstta) Earlstoun Joy 2. Cow, two year and under three, calved since July 1, 1924.—J. A. Watts (Cambridge- Lauriston Gladys 1, S. K. Gordon's Earlstoun Mary 2. Breeders’ group (Royal champion ribbon and plaque —J. A. Watts. 1, S. K. Gordon 2. Cow, four years and over, in milk. — J. A. Watts’ (Cambridge Abergeldie Mary 1 (also Royal champion), 0. Bailey’s (Huntly) Thornhill Rosemary (imp.) 2. Reserve champioj cow. —D. Buchanan’s Eden Park Maggie Gordon. Heifer, under two years.—J, A. Watts’ Abergeldie Chum 1, 8. K. Gordon’s Earlstoun Agnes 2. FAT CATTLE. Ox.—G. F. Moore’s (Kai Iwi) Bushy Park 1, Edward Allen (Cambridge) 2. Steer.—W. Newell- (Tamahere) 1, Auckland Meat Co. 2. Pen of two steers.—W. Newell 1, E. R. Seddon (Hamilton) 2. One fat steer.—K. D. Orr (P u kekawa) 1, Joe Sloanes (Pukehuia) 2. Fat cow.—Auckland Meat Co. 1 and 2. Fat heifer.—W. Newell 1. HORSES. . THOROUGHBREDS. Royal champion stallion, any age.— E. P, Plaisted’s (Whangarci) Mountain Knight 1. Mare, three years and over.—Miss Eva Strange’s (Helensville). Joy I. Yearling colt.—S. Walker’s (Mt Eden) Crackerbon 1, W. A. Lawrence’s (Epsom) Guy Audoburn 2. SADDLE HORSES. Gentleman’s maiden hack.—W. L. Carr’s (Hamilton) Comedy 1, F. A. Price’s (Papatoetoe) Rip Van Winkle 2. SADDLE PONIES. Stallion.—S. Hooker’s (To Papapa) Tiny Roy 1, C. Matthews’ (Otahuhu) Tony 2. Brood mare.—Miss Joan Craig's (Epsom) Dell 1, Montague McDermott’s (Onehunga) Queenie 2. Child’s pony, 13 to 14 hands.—R. H. Nolan’s (Cambridge) Mac 1. Child’s pony, 12 to 13 hands.—Philip Speedy’s (Mangere) Jack 1, P. F. Bennett’s (One Tree Hill) Jackie Coogan Child’s pony, 12 hands.—Miss F. Hewlett’s (Pukekohe) Tiny 1, A. Benn’s (Buckland Beach) Dot 2. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. the championship awards were;— -terino.—Strong combing ram: T. Renwick (Marlborough); reserve, E. A. Weld (Marlborough). , English Leicester®. —Ram and ewH: Canterbury Agricultural College; reserves, R. G. Findlay (Miranda). Lincoln.—Ram: Champion and reserve, W. Perry and Sons (Masterton). Ewe: W. Howard Booth (Carterton); reserve, W. Raynor (Masterton). Romney Marsh.—Ram: Canterbury Agricultural College; reserve, W. Perry and Son (Masterton). boutsidown. —Ram: Canterbury Agricultural College; reserve, C. E. Vile (Bulls). Ewe: Hugh Burrell and Son I ending); reserve, C. E. Vile. Shropshire— Ram and ewe: Canterbury Agricultural College; reserve, Sir J. G. Wilson (Bulls). CATTLE. Milking Shorthorns.—Bull; Wood Bros.’ (Karaka) Dilworth Conqueror; reserve, R. D. Duxfield’s (Horotui) Pine Farm Gem IV. Cow: Ransted Bros.’ (Matangi) Matangi Quality V; reserve, Hon. John Fisher’s (Pikerimu) Pukerimu Dolly 14th. Jerseys.—Bull: A. Hazelburn’s (Waihou) Leighuxst's General; reserve, \V J. Hall’s (Matakohe) Rowe’s Beautiful Prince. Cow: W. 11. Carter’s (Patumahoe) Twylish Briar Flower; reserve, W. H. Miers’ (Rotoruna) Jersey Brae Seashell. Friesians.—Bull: Jerome McAnulty’s (Ashburton) Pieterje Lad; reserve, Piri Land Company’s (Taupiri) Dominion

Matador Dutch Boy. Cow: Whewell Bros.’ (Tamahere) Princess Gin; reserve, Piri Land Company’s Matamata. Ayrshires.—Bull: D. Buchanan’s (Palmerston North) Challoeh Ardachie’s Choice; reserve, A. J. McDonald’s (Ohinewai) Lauriston Rentpayer.. Cow: J. A. Watts’ (Cambridge) Abergeldie Mary; reserve, David Buchanan’s (Palmerston North) Eden Park Maggie Gordon. Red Polled Cattle.—Bull: Central Development Farm’s (Weraroa) Dominion Sylvanus. Cow: B. Harvey’s (Waverley) Dominion Calabash. Woodhouse Cup for Cows.—Central Development Farm’s Dominion Louvain. Herefords.—Bull: Jamies McKenzie’s (Masterton) Gay Mansel. 'Cow: G. F. Moore’s (Kaiiwi) Park Lydia. Aberdeen Angus— Bull: N. B. Gibbon’s (Palmerston North) Gunner of. Koira. In Shorthorns two entries from the Moore Hunter Estate in the class for bills, one year and under two years, calved since July 1, 1925, filled second aud third places. HORSES. Clydesdales.—Entire: Moore Hunter Estate’s (Hawera) Stryver; child’s pony, 12 to 14 hands, R. H. Nolan’s (Cambridge) Mar; harness pony, W. R. Spicer’s (Otahuhu) Bronze Maid; harness rob. 14 hands and under 15, Mrs. F. J. Mil’s’ (Matakohe) Katoa; harness pony, J. Gee’s (Auckland) Tim. In the Rod Polled cattle section. B. W. Harvey, of Waverlev, was very successful. gaining two first and three seconds. The prize list is now practically complete.