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Wairarapa Age, 16 February 1927, Page 6

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PUREBRED SHORTHORNS. (Judge: Mr. AV. E. Short, Feilding.) Bull, calved since July 1, 1925: D. Buchanan 1. PUREBRED HEREFORDS. (Judge: Mr. AV. E. Short,Feilding.) Bull, calved since July 1, 1924: James McKenzie 1 and champ. Bull, calved since July 1, 1925: James McKenzie 1 and 3, G. F. Moore 2. Bull calved prior to July 1, 1926; James McKenzie 1, G. F. Moore 2 and 3. Cow calved prior to July 1, 1923*, in calf or with calf at foot: G. F. Moore 1, James McKenzie 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1923: G. F. Moore 1 and champ. Heifer calved since July 1, 1924: G. F. Moore 1 and 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1925: G. F. Moore 1 and res. champ. Heifer calved since July 1, 1926: G. £. Moore 1 and 2 ; James McKenzie 3. AA’hat the Hereford class lacked in numbers it held in quality, was the comment of Mr. Short, who stated that with minor exceptions, the animals were quite up to Royal Show standard; in fact, he considered the class as a whole to be somewhat better than those exhibited at the Auckland Royal. The champion bull, exhibited by Mr. James McKenzie (Masterton) and the winning yearlings were exceptionally fine beasts.

PUREBRED FRIESIANS. (Judge: Mr. C. F. Robertson, Wellington.) Bull calved prior to July 1, 1923: Bloomfield Farm Co. 1 and champ., W. S. Gallon 2. Bull calved siijcc July 1, 1923: O. A. Cadwallader 1 and res. champ. Bull calved since July 1, 1925; C. A. Cadwallader 1, Bloomfield Farm C©. 2, Percy Hodder 3. Bull calved since July 1, 1926: E. Knutson 1, Bloomfield Farm Co. 2, W. S. Gallon 3. Cow calved prior to July 1, 1923, in calf or in milk: Bloomfield Farm Co 1 . 1 and champ., O. A: Cadwallader 2, W. 3. Gallon 3, K. S. Fairbrother v.h.c. Heifer calved since July 1, 1923, in calf or in milk: Bloomfield Farm Co. 1, O. A. Cadwallader 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1924: AV. S. Gallon 1, O. A. Cadwallader 2 and 3. Heifer calved since July 1, 1925: AV. S. Gallon 1 and 3, O. A. Cadwallader 2 ‘ and v.h.c. Heifer calved since July 1, 1926: Percy Hodder 1 and 3, 0. A. Cadwallader 2 and v.h.c. Mr. Robertson stated that without doubt this was the finest exhibition of

Friesians, both for quality and quantity, shown at Masterton during recent years. The most pleasing feature apart from the quality of the stock was the number of new breeders who had exhibited with success. Both the champion bull and cow were animals of distinctive quality and type, while the yearlings gave promise of great productiveness. It was -to be hoped, he said, that breedes would continue to patronise this popular dairy breed. The competitors right ’ through were really Jirst class. A large number of new exhibitors competed and in many cases the new exhibitors succeeded in defeating those of longer experience. The champion cow was quite a typical 'Friesian and had every appearance of being a veary heavy producer. All c-f the placed cows were deserving of commendation. Another high-class ' animal was the winning two-vear-old. PUREBRED AYRSHIRE.

(Judge: Mr. F. Mills, Ju nr., Hawora.) Bull calved since July .1, 1924: W. Moore 1 and champ, Bros 2, U. B. Morgan res. champ.

Bull calved since July 1, 1925: B. Morgan 1, AA. Moore 2, C. B. Morgan 3. Bull calved since July .1, 1926: C. B. Morgan 1, AV. Moore 2' and 3. Cow calved prior -to July 1, 1<)23, in calf or in milk: C. B. Morgan 1 and champ., AV. Moore 2 and res. champ, AV. Moore 3. Heifer calved since July 1, 1923, in calf or in milk: AV. Moore 1. . Heifer calved since July 1, 192-1: AV. Moore 1, C. B. Morgan 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1925: C. B. Morgan 1 and 2, AV. Moore 3. Heifer calved since July 1, 1926: C. B. Morgan 1 and 3, AV. Moore 2. Mr. F. Mills, Junr., judge cf the Ayrshires, said that numerically the section was not strong, but whatsit lacked in quantity it made up in quality. The cows were a pleasing lot, outstanding in dairy quality. The first and champion cow was perhaps a'litH- on the small side, but was otherwise of an excellent stamp. The second prize and reserve champion was'rather old. She had been a splendid animal, but on account of her age had to take second pace. The yearling heifers were of a very good class and the first and s-?c-

ond prize-winners were fit to hold their own in any show. The same applied to the calves. The champion bull was a very good animal with a splendid body development. The reserve champion bull was a yearling. It was unusual for a yearling to achieve such distinction and with time to develop this an:mal should be. very hard to boat m future. The quality of the section as a whole, Air. Mills stated, was very pleasing ami it was clear that Ayrshires were being bred on right lines. DAIRY CATTLE. (Judge: Air. Stan. G. Morgan, AVoodville.)

Cow, in milk, calved prior to July 1, 1923: A. E. Aliles 1, E. Ryan 2. Heifer calved since July 1,1923, in calf or in milk: C. Jones (AVoodville) 1. Heifer calved since July 1, 1924: E. Ryan 1, E. G. Thorne 2. Heifer in milk, calved since Julv 1. 1924: C. Jones 1, AV. F. Bradley 2. E. G. Thorne 3, H. C. Afontgomery 4. Heifer calved since July 1, 1925: C. Jones 1 and 3, F. V. Bryant 2, E. J. Thorne 4. Two heifers calved since Julv 1, 1925: C. Jones 1, F. V. Bryant 2, AV. Perry and Son 3. Hand-fed heifer calf, reared by woman or boy or girl under fifteen years of age: Leslie Jones 1 and 2, Betty Ryan 3.

PUREBRED JERSEYS. (Judge, Air. C. A. Banks, Kiwjtca, Feilding.) Bull calved prior to July 1, 1923: Airs I. AV. Speirs 1, E. G. Thorne 2. Bull calved since July 1, 1923: H. J. V. Nicholson I. Bull calved since July 1, 1924: W. H. Hall .1. Bull calved since July 1, 1925: R. AV. Ferris 1, F. V. Bryant 2, H. J. A'. Nicholson 3. * Bull calved since July 1, 1926: D. J. Cooper 1, AV. H. Hall 2, L. B. Maunsell 3. Cow calved prior to July 1, 1923, in calf or in milk: D. J. Cooper 1, J. A. Sutherland 2, F. Jennings 3, H. J. A’. Nicholson 4, D. J. Cooper 5. Cow or heifer, to be judged on type,, etc.: F. Jennings 1, D. J. Cooper 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1923, in calf or in milk: H. J. AL Nicholson 1, F. Jennings 2, AV. H. Hall 3. Heifer calved since July 1, 1924: D. J. Cooper 1, Afonsignor AlcKenua 2, H. J. V. Nicholson 3, II ci Hr calved since July 1, 1925. Airs I. AV. • irs lani2, A. E. Miles 3, JI. J. A T . Nicholson 4, D. J. Cooper 5. Heifer called since July 1, 1926: Airs I. AV. Speirs 1,2, 3 and 1, F. Jennings 5. Commenting on the Jerseys, Air. Banks said that they were fairly strong in most classes, especially matured cows. “I think,” Mr. Banks added, “that the stock are certainly improved since 1 last judged here two or three years ago. In the yearling heifer ('lass there were excellent representatives of the breed. In the bull class, although it was not strong numerically, there was some -very good stock.” Mr. Banks observed that, with some exceptions, the Jerseys might have been brought up to better show condition. On the whole, however, they were animals of a good stamp and breeders appeared to be working on right lines. PUREBRED POLLED ANGUS. (Judge, Air. C. E. Robertson. AVellington.) Bull calved since July 1, 1926: G. H. Perry 1. Cow calved prior to July 1, 1923, in calf or with calf at foot: G. 11. Perry 1 and champ, and 2. Heifer calved since July 1, 1926; G. H. Perry I. Considering how popular this breed is in the North Island the entry in this section, Air. Robertson stated, was very disappointing. At the Dannevirke and Hawke’s Bay Shows these cattle provide the strongest exhibition of all breeds. They are particularly popular with butchers as they mature early, are low-set, thick, meatly cattle with* little waste. The champion cow was a distinctive animal and the two ])rizewinning calves were of ' quite a good class.

The lack of competition in such an important beef breed was deplored by the judge. The stock exhibited by Mr. Perry, however, was of an even standard, and worthy of anv competition'. FAT CATTLE. (Judge: Air. S. Cundy, Featherston.) Bullock, any age: G. F. Albore 1, James Bros 2, 3 and 4. Bullock, 34 years of age and under: AV. Howard Booth 1, James Bros. 2, A. J. Speedy 3, E. Newland 4. Bullock, 24 years of age and under: G. F. Moore 1 and 2, G. Shaw 3. Best shop bullock, not over 8001 b in opinion of judge: G. F. Moore 1 and 2, A. J. Speedy 3, AV. Howard Booth 4. Pen of two bullocks, any age: James Bros. 1 and 2. Pen of two bullocks most suitable for freezing: James Bros. 1, E. Newland 2 and 3. Pen of two bullocks calved since July 1, 1923: James Bros 1, E. Newland 2, A. J. Speedy 3. Pen of two steers calved since July J, 1924: G. Shaw 1 and 2, A. J. Speedy Pen of two steers calved since Julv 1, 1925: AV. Howard Bo'oth 1. Cow or heifer, over 34 years: Jas. AlcKenzie 1 and 2. Yearling Hereford steer: G. F. Afoore 1. Two-year-old Hereford steer: A. J. Speedy 1, G. F. Afoore 2. Three-year-old Hereford steer: James Bros. 1 and 2, E. Newland 3. Air. S. Cundy, of Featherston, who judged the fat cattle, said that as a whole they were o'f satisfactory quality. The bullocks, especially in the aged classes, touched a very high standard. ‘ *