PALMERSTON SHOW.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10136, 5 November 1910, Page 6

PALMERSTON SHOW.

THE STOCK EXHIBITS. a SOME OF THE PRIZE-WINNERS. | } (By Telegraph.—From Our Special Reporter.) ) 1 PALMERSTON N., Thursday. i Favoured with a fine day for the second day of the Manawatu Show, . the attendance! was exceptionally large. The arrangements for dealing" with the large crowd were most complete and reflect credit upon the officials* of the Association. The judging was got off in good time, and the"judgcs expressed themselves as high'lv pleased with the quality and number of the exhibits. Wairarapa was represented in the sheep section by a large number of exhibitors, who carried off more than a fair proportion of the awards. The display of Shorthorns was very good, W. Taylor (To Awamutu) and W. T. Williams (To Aute) dividing the honours. W. Howard Booth (Carterton) was the only Wairarapa exhibitor, and his beasts secured two firsts and a third. The championship for a bull was awarded to W. Taylor, while R. B. Hamilton secured the reserve. The cows were an exceptionally good lot, both the championships and reserve going to W. T. Williams, for really fmo beasts. G. F. Moore (Kai Iwi), E. Short (Waituna), and G. Wheeler (Halcombe) were the best represented in the Hereford classes. Short's '-Crusader" was awarded the bull premiership, and G. F. Moore's "Lydia 9th" for the best cow. Taranaki, Manawatu, Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa were all represented in the Jersey classes, the championships for bull and cow respectively being won by J. A. McCrae (Whakaronga) and E. Eagle (Belvedere). In this class Mv Eagle represented Wairarapa, and was most successful, his record reading: One champion, three firsts, and a vlic out of nine beasts exhibited. The Ayrshire class was a very strong one, Slack Kros., W. P. Harro (Rata), J. Kyle (Akouketere), and G. F. Moore being the largest represented. Both the. bulls and cows were in tip-top condition, Slack Bros.' animals, that secured both championships, being particularly fine. Wairarapa- was again well-repre-sented in Romneys, and again the Penrose stud held up the name of the district, securing a champion and four firsts, one third and one lie. Other successful breeders from this side of the ranges were Gray Bros., one first, A. and J. Gray, two thirds and one he, W. Rayner, three thirds, and W. B. Allen, two vhe's. Mr Perry also secured the Qui bell Cup for the best ram in the division. The competition for English Leicosters was principally between Slack Bros., S. 11. Lancaster (both of Palmerston North), and R. B. Bremer (Waverley). The class of sheep shown was of a very high order, and difficulty was experienced in selecting the championships, which were won by R. B. Brewer (ram), and S. R. Lancaster (ewe). The Shropshires were the weakest class as regards numbers' in the sheep section, although the quality was very good. With one entry, Mr Peter Cooper (Masterton) secured the ram shainpionship, while out of six sheep entered by Mr W. Rayner (Masterton), three secured first awards and two second. Mr H. D. Vavasour (Blenheim) exhibited the best ewe in the section. Mr W. Perry (Penrose, Masterton) completely "scooped the pool" in Lincolns, being defeated only onco for first place throughout the whole section. The animals exhibited were excellent, and in the opinion of capable judges, among the finest that had been shown in the Dominion. Mr Perry's record in this section would be hard to beat, and read: Two champions, nine firsts, four seconds and one third. All the prizes in the Border Leicesters were won by Mr Joseph Dowthwiiinio (Fordell), who was awarded all the championships, firsts and seconds. The Southdowns drew splendid competition, and the prizes were divided between both Islands. Among those who were well up in the list were G. E. Rhodes (Elesmero, Canterbury), Nelson Bros., (Tomoana, Hawke's Bay), S. R. Lancaster (Palmerston) ,and Ellis Bros., (Bulls). This class was also responsible for excellent competition, and some really beautiful animals were shown. The fat sheep were an excellent lot, but the number of entries were not up to expectations. F. S. McRae (Palmerston) was the largest exhibitor, and was allotted eleven : firsts, besides a number of minor prizes. Mastei-ton was not well represented in horses, and the only two entries were awarded places. Mr C. McCullough's "Conqueror" easily topped the list in thoroughbred stallions, and was awarded a, eham-j-pkmship, and Mr Y\ T . D. Watson, of Ngainui, was awarded third in the harness horses class, with "Gentle- ( man Jim.' ' I Over fifty backs competed for the championship, which was awarded to Mr F. M. Baird's (Hastings) "I'atea." Mr E. Short's imported

draught stallion, "Royal Treasure," had no trouble in beating other entrants, and was awarded first. The competitions held during the afternoon resulted as follows: Maiden Hunter's Competition, J. B. Gaisford's (Bulls) "Ranter," 1 ; M. H. Bolton's (New Plymouth) "Pomery," 2; A. Robinson's (Palmerston North) "Missie," 3. Thirtythree competed in this class. Best Girl Rider.—Audrey Harper (Palmerston,) 1; Gladys Mooro (Palmerston,) 2; Gwon Bolton (Mangatainoka), 3. Flu liters' Competition, (Lady "Fifi," 1; T. A. Shaw's "Kaka," 2; H. C. Hartley's "Vandetta," 3. There were tweiiiy-two competitors I in this class.