MASTERTON SHOW

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 18 February 1913, Page 5

MASTERTON SHOW

The twcntv-sixtli annual show of the Masterton A. and P. Association —an institution which has possibly made greater progress than any iinstitution of its kind in the Dominion—opens to-day on the beautiful showgrounds at Solway with a display of fat stock, farm produce, and home industries that would he difficult to beat on any showground in the Dominion. Although to-day is popularly regarded as "judging" day, there will be a number of attractions for the general public in the shape of horse-jumping competitions, while the agricultural hall will be open, and the side-shows (wliose name is legion) will be m lull swing. Since the last show, a number , of important improvements have been J made on the grounds, for the better j comfort of both visitors and exliilnK and the shrubhs and ornamental trees which adorn the reserve have come on remarkably well. OFF] GEES. The officers of the Association are as follow:—Patron. W. H. IScetham, Esq.; President, Hugh Morrison. Esq.; Vice-Presidents, John Strang. Esq., and Bland Rayner, Esq.; Treasurer, Mr T). Caselberg; Auditor, Mr J. B. Keith; General Committee—Messrs. G. E. Allen, W. E. Bidwill, .W. H. Buiek, 0. C Cooner. W. Cooper, H. J. .Daeg, i J. T. Dagg. R. J. Dagsr. Allen Donaid, Q. Donald, D. W. Foreman, R, Grav, E. Harper, J. M: James, H. A. Matthews, J. B. Moodie. D. McGregor, J. C. McKillop, A. D. McMaster, A. J. Percy. Ernest Pern. J. P. Pony, W. Perry, A. G. Pilmer, G. Shaw. R. Smith, G. O. Snmmerell, C. F. Vallance. W. T)'. Watson and W. J. Welch. District representatives.—R. F. R. Beetham (Wainuioru). H. Evans (Masterton West), J. F. Heckler (Mangamahoe), Paul Hunter (Porangahau). S. R. Lancaster (Palmerston X.), W. B. Matheson (Eketahuria), Alex. Murray (Waterfalls). H. McPhee (Carterton). A. J. Speedy (Timii). J. Sweeney (Pahiatua), T. Svkes (Wellington). H. 0. Toogood (Whareama) and W. E. Tvlee (Makuri). Secretary, Mr J. B. Eirnirtt. THE EXHIBITS. Taking them all in all, and having regard for the adverse climatic and other conditions experienced of late, the exhibits compare favourably with those of any previous show under the auspices of the Association. Indeed, considering all the circumstances, it is Httle short of surprising that over two thousand exhibits should have, been got together, and that they should he so thoroughly representative of the leading stock-breeders of the Dominion. A brief analysis of the ' exhibits, as t&ev Appear in the catalogue, w' an * or< j S ome idea of the magnitude and general excellence of the . show. SHEEP. The sheep classes are, as usual, a very strong feature. In Lincolns, there are no fewer than fifty-four entries, and the. judge, (Mr D. Kirkpatriek. of GishnvneV will l"v n no easy task in making his awards. There are six entries in the class for aged ram, and the competitors include such well-k"own breeders as A. E. Ander- «■"". Trustees h+° T>. McMaster. D. McGregor, and W. Perry. The class . for ram over 21 months has nroduced twelv" entries, and that for lamb unde'- 21 months (for which Lawes' Araluable silver cud is offered*), nine entries. In 'this class Mr W. Perry, the squire of Penrose, has four exhibits, while the Trustees, of the late D. McMaster (who won tho trophv last year) are again in evidence. All , the other classes have satisfactory entries. English Leicesters which, for some .unaccountable reason, are not at present in keen request among Wairarapa breeders, are shown only bv Mr S. R., Lancaster, of .Manawatu, who has. in all, seventeen entries. Border Leicesters have brought out better competition, there being thirty-one exhibits from such wellknown breeders as J. A Welsh, T. W. Wardell and J. Dowthwaite. The Rocnev Marsh—the utility sheep of the North Island—is, as usual, an exceedingly strong section, there being altogether eighty-eight entries. The ebief breeders renresented are Messrs W. H. Buiek, A. and J. Grav, W. Perry, E. .E. Chamberlain. G. E. Allen. Holmes Warren. G. R. Sykes, and W. Rayner. Tt is unfortunate that Mr Ernest Short and other outside breeders have not thouirht it desirable to compete with the Wairarapa rralnxy. Tins notwithstanding the exhibits will be of such excellent quality as to excitp the admiration, if not the envy, of outside breeders. Three trophies are offered in this section. For the best Romncy ram. under 21 months /'for which Mr W. Perry's silver salver is given) there are fourteen entries, and 'i he competition should bp very keen. The winner of the trophy last year was Mr A. L. Wheeler, who has not entered the lists on the present occasion. The 'Southdown section has nlso filled remarkably well, there being no fewer than eighty-three exhibits. Among the competitors are Messrs. J. McGregor, senr., Ellis Bros. (Bulls). S. R. Lancaster (Manawatu), A. J. •Stone-Wicg, J. Strang. W. Howard Booth. Xelson Bros. (Hawke's Bav),

\. J. Cooper, V. L G. MeKenzie, W. I-T. Buiok. W. Bayner and W. F. Mola ren. There are two trophies in the section, onn for champion ram (Mr J. Straus's challenge onn). In the former class there, are sixteen entries. The prize was won last year by Ellis Bros., who are again represented. Shropshire*, which are coming into favour with breeders of early lambs, are represented bv that formidable ■Marlborough breeder, Mr H. D. Vavasour, and by Messrs W. MeKenzie, "W. Eayner. and Donald's estate. There are forty-two entries in this Has?, in all. The farmers' classes are area in fsu'rlv «troiif. the exhibitors comprising Messrs J. B. Moodie. Shaw !>»ul Son, McKenzie Bros., F. W. Tsummor. T. T. TTillas and C. E. Blew, ett. Messrs ."Robertson nnd Sons silver cup is allotted to this class. Last vear it was won by Messrs Shaw and Son. The freezing classes have brought out strong competition, the exhibitors being Messrs W. E. C.

mmm of-solway carnival A FINE DISPLAY GF EXHIBITS FAT STOCK A FEATURE OF THE SHOW.

Tvleo 11. Buick, W.-H. Beetham, W. IH. Beetham, McKcnzio Bros-.J. St"in" Sir YV. C. Buchanan, C. M. Fmtv"'p H Nathan, H. J. Booth, £ Sanson, H. K. McKenzie, J. 0. Me.Killop, Gray Bros., W I<. McLaren W 1) Tavlor, H. P. Harrison, I). and s'stilborn. G. McKay, W. Howard Booth. 0. Campbell, W. I). Wat*cn Jas. MeGovern, W. McGovcrn, C. F Yallance, .3. B. McKenzie, E. J. Matson, T. W. Wardoll, J. Judd, junr, Miss M Judd. A. McKenzie, Miss Lulu Cottar and' Mrs G. H. Yates. CATTLE. The. show of cattle, like that of ■sheep, will be a credit to the Association ' In all sections, there- are 264 exhibits, and many breeders have enr-e from long distances to compete with the producers of the Wairarapa. In purebred Shorthorns there are twontv-fivo entries, the competitors including Sir W. C. Buchanan, Messrs W. Mace, W. Howard Booth, W. T. Williams (To Aute), and 0. F. Vallance. It will be interesting to note how the local breeders fare against the champion stock from Hawke's Bay. Of grade Shorthorns (which many juriges consider a superfluity in a sho-.v-ring) there are thirty-five exhibits. The principal exhibitors are Messrs W. Mace, J. Strang, and J. McLeod. That grand old beef breed, I the Hereford, will be particularly !strong. Altogether there arc thirtysix exhibits in this section, among the exhibitors being the invincible G. F. Moore (Kai Iwi), and Ernest Short (Parorangi). The latter is bringing his well-known champion "Crusader.! 7 Messrs J. T. Dagg, D. McKenzie, and Estate of late H. James are also exhibitors, and it will be with pleasure that we record prize-takers among any of these. The Polled Angus, whose qualities are not appreciated in this district as they should be, are represented by the Gwavas Station (Hawke's Bay) and Mr F. Armstrong. There are only six entries in this .section. Coming to the milking strains, we are rather disappointed to find that there are only ten exhibits of Ayrshires. The season is probably accountable for this fact. The principal exhibitors are Messrs R. C. .-Fowler, Wilton Bros, and F. Ford. Of Jerseys there is a better showing, there being no fewer than thirty-six entries of these serviceable dairy cattle. The chief competitors will be Messrs T. Dixon, W. H. and A. E. Booth, E. Holdaway (Ballance), E. Eagle, junr.. W. H. Booth, S. R. Lancaster (Manawatu), John Hunter and J. A. Donald. The result of the contest between Wairarapa and Manawatu will be watched with some interest. The pretty Hohtein Friesian, which has rushed" into favour among the dairymen of this district, will be represented by some very aristocratic sires and dams, Although there are only, eleven, exhibits, the quality of the animals may be vouched lor when the name of W. I. Lovelock (Manawatu) is mentioned among the exhibitors. There are twenty-six exhibits of dairy cattle, some of which have come from the Manawatu herd of Mr S. R. Lancaster. Fat cattle will, as last year, and in many* previous years, be an outstanding feature of the show. There are seventy-four exhibits from such well-known breeders as G. F. Moore (Kai Iwi), H. H. Beetham, W. H. Beetham. Sir W. C. Buchanan, Ernest Short (Parorangi). I. Svkes, C. J. Bennett, John McI Master, G. McKay, J. C. MoKillop. I Miss M. Pilmer, and Dr Andrew. Last ! year Mr Ernest Short won the points prize. Can he do so again? HORSES. Horses in the Wairarapa (particularly the lighter classes), as in other parts of the Dominion, are gradually making room for , motor power. In these circumstances it is noteworthy that 274 entries should have been received. The thoroughbred class is not particularly strong, but the hack classes .show out prominently. There is a fine showing of ponies, gig and harness horses. The various classes in saddle horses will, as in former years, be keenly contested. I In l]st hacks, for instance, there n TS' I twenty-seven competitors, including I such well-known prize-takers as I Aotea, Zodra, First Consul and Rata. lln lady's hacks there are eighteen competitors, while the weight-carry-ing classes are also wel! filled. The draught section is stronger than usual, and includes some really high-class and serviceable animals. There are three draught stallions, and a fine show of colts and fillies. Among the exhibitors are Messrs E. Short (Parorangi), J. D. Mitchell (Hawera), and J. W. Harding and H. Campbell (Hawke's Bay). The meeting of these breeders of high-class stock with the Wairarapa breeders will produce interesting results. The draughts in harness will be judged on the second day of tho show. DOGS. Mr Paul Hunter, the Porangahan judge of canines, will have a difficult ta,sk in making his awards in the clog classes, which are remarkably wed filled. The strongest section is, as it should bo, in collies, for this is the utilitarian dog. There are no fewer than seventeen entries in rough-coat-ed sheep dogs; thirteen in bearded sheep dog; eleven in smooth-coated sheep dog; and ten in cattle dog. Spaniels, fox terriers, pointers and bull-dogs are also well represented PIGS. As usual, pigs are a weak spot in the .show. Why this should be so in ■ a dairy district is hard to say. But tho fact remains. Probably'an explanation will be found in the utilisation of the by-products of the dairy. 1 Outside a few exhibits of Berk-shires and Yorkshires, there are fourteen en- ! tries of fat pigs and porkers DAIRY PRODUCE.' The agricultural hall will "be open to-day to the public, and will con--1 tain a splendid exhibition of dairy • produce, home industries and horti--1 cultural products. In the dairy produce section there is lively competition. Butter for export i. s being ; shown by no fewer than eight factm" 1 ies, including several from the Manawatu district. Cheese .for export is also well represented, x there being ' twelve entries, chioflv from Waira- ' rapa and Forty-Mile "Bush districts.

The exhibition of grain and other farmers' preduce is strong, and the home industries section has brought out hundreds of exhibits. The children's classes, too, have produced good competition. VEHICLES, STANDS, ETC. There will be a really creditable display of vehicles and implements from local and outside manufacturing firms, while the stands will be occupied, as usual bv merchants and others. * COMPETITIONS. Great interest will, as usual, be manifested in the jumping and other competitions. To-day the ring competitions will be as follows : —Trotting horse in saddle; walking competition ; pony jumping (two); trotting horse in harness; turning competition ; maiden jumping competition ; and leaping j competition (hunters' v style). Live stock judging competitions will also be held, and the usual weight-guessing competitions will be in progress. THE JUDGES. The iudgoe. for the sliflw are as follow; Thoroughbred and light horses, Messrs E. B. Guinness (Timaru) and Wvnn Brown /(Cambridge); draughts, Mr W. B. Gawn (Mosgiel); Shorthorns, Mr John Drummond (Kilbirnie, Wellington); Herefords and Polled Angus, Mr John Druuvmond'; fat cattle. Mr F. Fairey (Nelson); Jerseys and dairy cattle, Mr Frank E. Day (Tama here, Auckland); Ayrshire. Mr H. H. Olson (Egmont Village); Hol-stein-Friesinn, Mr C. T. Barriball (Waiuku); Lincolns, Mr D. Kirkpatriek (Patutahi. Gisborne); Eomnoys, Mr H. V. Fulton (Dunodin); Southdowns and Mr J. W. Stuckey (Mangaweka); Leicesters, Mr W. Little. CAnnandale. Argyll East); farmers' classes, Mr E. Harper (Matahiwi); freezing and fat sheep, Mr }Y. Eichmond (Hastings, H. 8.); pigs, Mr S. E. Lancaster (Fitzhorbert East); doers. Mr Paul Hunter (Porangahau. H. 8.); agricultural produce, Mi' J. E. Mnc'assey (Napier); dairy produce, Mr W. Graham (Carterton); horticultural (vegetables). Mi- Walter Webb (Hastings, H. 8.); horticultural (fruit and flowers), Mr S. B. Dobbie (Pahiatua): .bread, cakes, and preserves. Miss Talbot and Mesdames John Strang and Bland Eayner.