THE MASTERTON SHOW

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 February 1939, Page 6

THE MASTERTON SHOW

Perfect Weather For Judging Day at Solway

Splendid Standards in Stock & Other Classes

BIG TASK IN HAND

MANY HIGH-GRADE EXHIBITS Large Entries in Most of the Leading Sections VISIT BY GOVERNOR-GENERAL TOMORROW Perfect weather favoured the opening day of the Masterton A. & P. Association’s fifty-second annual Show, which is being held on the beautiful Solway Showgrounds today and tomorrow, with a night session this evening; The taslf of judging the 2636 entries received this year is a big one and, today the judges of stock and other classes had a busy time in making their choices, especially as some fine animals were on exhibition. Many high-grade sheep and cattle grace the pens in these sections, Wairarapa and other breedets being well represented. In this respect the Show has maintained its reputation as the rendezvous of all that is best in live stock, on which so much of the prosperity of the Dominion depends. Entries are particularly good in horses and pigs are well up to last year’s numbers. There is a splendid display also of dogs, both, kennel and working classes, home industries and poultry and the ring competitions have attracted large entries. More than usual interest attaches to People's Day, which will be observed tomorrow, as the Governor-General, Lord Galway, will be a visitor to the show, which he will officially open at 1.30 p.m. He will speak over a broadcast system so that everyone on the ground will be able to follow his address. His Excellency will be entertained at luncheon by officials of the Association. It is note- ■ worthy that tomorrow will be the first occasion for at least 20 years on which the Show will have been opened by the vice-regal representative in New Zealand. The grand parade of live stock, which is always a feature of the Masterton Show, will take place immediately after the official opening and is timed to commence at 1.45 p.m. A wealth of sideshows provide patrons with plenty of amusement in whatever' direction their fancies be and if the weather remains fine, as it has every indication of doing, this year's Show should be one of the most favoured and most successful held by the Association.

The fat cattle penned were an outstanding lot, the quality being exceptionally high and in this respect and in the number of entries this class is the best seen at the Show ‘for many years. The animals have come forward in wonderful condition. Jerseys and Friesians are well represented and competition is keen in both these classes. In spite of the dry weather experienced in the Wairarapa during the past few weeks the sheep exhibited are of splendid quality, that of the fat lambs being described as wonderful. A feature of the sheep section this year is the introduction of classes for Ryelands, this being the first occasion on which this breed has been seen at the ivlasterton Show. All the principal breeders of the district are exhibiting in the natural condition Romneys, in which some classes have attracted exceptionally large entries. Natural condition Southdowns are also well patronised. There is good competition in the freezing sheep classes, there being 17 entries in the class for the Fitter and Sons Cup. The pigs entered are exhibited in the new covered pig pavilion, Tarnworths and Berkshires being prominent, while the baconer and porker classes have attracted satisfactory entries. Considerable interest is being taken in the many fine trade exhibits, which include the latest in motor car productions and farm machinery and implements. .Some of the displays are most comprehensive and educative and this feature of the Show is attracting much attention. The president, Mr P. R. Welch, is attending to the reception and entertainment of visitors and other officials are busy with the many details invariably associated with the show. The secretary, Mr R. H. Williams, his assistant. Mr Fred Dunn and the press steward Mr L. T. Daniell, are most obliging and helpfid to the pressmen engaged in reporting the show, their assistance greatly lightening the task.

CHAMPIONSHIPS Championship awards, are ns follow:— RYLANDS. Ram: Massey College, Palmerston North; reserve, C. A. Wyeth, Gladstone. Ewe and reserve. Massey College. LINCOLNS. Ram: L, R. Wilton, Rangitumau, E'we, L. R. Wilton. ROMNEY MARSH (Open). Ram! .J. E. Hewitt (Mangamaire); reserve, L. N, Hoggard (Greytown). Ewe and reserve: Arthur L. Wheeler (Marton). CORRIEDALE. Ram and reserve! William Rayner, Masterton. Ewe and reserve: William Rayner. ROMNEY (Natural Condition). Ram: Sir William Perry .■ Masterton); reserve, A. & J. Gray (East Taratahi). Ewe: A. P. Southey and Sons (Mastertan); reserve. A. & J. Gray. SOUTHDOWN (Open), Ram and reserve: R. M. Perry (Masterton), Ewe and reserve: J. Knight (redding).

lIEREFORDS. Bull: J. R. Matthews,/ Featherston. Cow and reserve, J. R. Matthews. AYRSHIRES. Bull and reserve! W. Moore and Son, Masterton. Cow and reserve: W. Moore and Son, Group: W. Moore and Son. FRIESIAN. Bull: C. A. Knutson (Dalefield); reserve, L. S, Gallon (Carterton). Cow and reserve: M. J. Parker (Dalefield). DAIRY CATTLE. Purebred daily cow: W. H. Gordon (Greytown). SHORTHORNS. Bull: W. C. Deller (Carterton); reserve, W. J. Thomas (Carterton). Cow: W. J. Thomas; reserve, W. B. Campin. Group and junior group: W. J. Thomas. TAMWORTHS. . Boar: W. H. Bird, Mauriceville West; sow, A. G. Golder, Nireaha. BERKSHIRES. Sow: H. Rayner, Carterton. RING COMPETITIONS SHEEP DOG TRIALS. (Judge: Mr A. Mickle, Masterton) Maiden event: C. J. Macdonald. Rangitumau, Bonnie Jean, 1; A. R. McLeod, Martinborough, Gandi, 2. Open event: C. J. Macdonald, Ruarata Fay. 1; C. J. Macdonald, Bonnie Jean, 2: F. D. Shaw, Te Ore Ore, Jed, 3. Following are detail awards: — SHEEP LINCOLNS. (Judge: Mr D. Walker, Tiakitahuna' Ram, 21—33 months: W. Rayner (Masterton) 1: L. R. Wilton (Rangitumau) 2 and 3. Ram, 12 —21 months: L. R. Wilton 1 and ch and 2; W. Rayner 3. Two rams, 12 —21 months: 1,. R. Wilton 1 and 2, W. Rayner 3. Ram lamb: L. R. Wilton 1 and 2, W. Rayner 3. Ewe. over 21 months: L. R. Wilton 1 and ch and 2. Ewe. 12 —21 months: L. R. Wilton 1 and 2, W. Rayner 3. Ram lamb: W. Rayner 1. L. R. Wilton 2 and 3. The sheep generally were of outstanding quality, said Mr D. Walker, judge of the Lincolns. Mr Walker said the champion ram was a notable sheep and the ram in the old class was also worthy of mention. The champion ewe was an excellent animal, full of meat. The first prize ewe lamb was a rather nice animal. It was of interest to note I hat the champion ram and ewe were brother and sister. The sheep exhibited, said the judge, were all most suitable for export as pedigree stock. There was every possibility of a deal being completed very .shortly with a leading English studmaster. RYELANDS. (Judge: Mr J. Linton, Matahiwi) Rarn. any age: J. L. Heckler, Ihuraua 1. Rarn. under 21 months: Massey College. Palmerston North. 1 and champion; C. A. Wyeth, Gladstone. 2; re- 1

serve champion and 3. Ram lamb: C. A. Wyeth 1: J. L. Heckler 2. Ewe, any age: Massey College, 1 and champion and 2; C. A. Wyeth 3. Ewe, under 21 months: Massey College 1 and reserve champion and 2; C. A. Wyeth 3. Ewe lamb: C. A. Wyeth 1. The Ryelands exhibited were true to type, said the judge, Mr J. Linton, Matahiwi. Both the champion ram and c-we were good animals. The class as a whole was quite good, though more competition was desirable. FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP. (Judge: Mr T. Scott, Martinborough) Heaviest lamb: Miss Annie Ireland, Te Whiti, 1; Miss Nola Wyeth. Gladstone, 2; F. Jennings, Greytown, 3. Pet lamb, wether or ewe: Miss T. Gunderson, Featherston, 1; Miss Iris Wilton, Masterton, 2; Miss Jean Rollo, Masterton 3. Three wethers or maiden ewes, down or cross, under 21 months: W. Howard Booth, Carterton, 1; Wairarapa Training Farm. East Taratahi, 2. Three fat ewes: Tony Betts, Masterton. 1: E. Ryan. Masterton, 2. Throe wethers or maiden ewes, long wool or cross: G. Harvey, Rangitumau, 1 and 2; W. F. C. A. Stock Department, Masterton 3. The pet lamb class, said the judge, Mr V. L. P.obinson, were the best class of fat lambs he had seen at any show. The winning animal was a beautiful lamb, of good quality and size. The heaviest lamb was a magnificent lamb, of good quality, weighing 1541 b. The first and second prize pens in the class for three wethers or maiden ewes were both of good quality, but the second pen animals were higher off the ground than the, winners. A very good pen of Lincolns'was placed third. ROMNEY MARSH (Open) (Judge: Mr A. S. Murray, Mosgiel) Ram, over 33 months: Arthur C. Wheeler (Marton), 1 and 2. Ram, 21 —33 months: J. E. Hewitt (Mangamaire), 1 and ch and 3; L. N: Hoggard (Greytown), 2 and res ch. Ram, 12—21 months: Sir William Perry (.Masterton). 1; Estate Q Donald (Featherston), 2; L. N. Hoggard, 3 J. E. Hewitt, 4. Two rams, 12—21 months: J. E. Hewitt, 1. Ram lamb: J. E. Hewitt, 1; A. P. Southey and Sons (Masterton), 2; L. N, Hoggard 3. Ewe, over 21 months: Arthur L. Wheeler, 1 and ch and 2 and res ch; J. E. Hewitt, 3. Ewe, 12 —21 months: Arthur L. .Wheeler, 1; J. E. Hewitt. 2; A. P. Southey and Sons, 3. Ewe lamb: A. P. Southey and Sons, 1. Two ewes, months: J. E. Hewitt, 1. Group: Arthur L. Wheeler, 1 and 2; J. E. Hewitt, 3. Pon of 4 2-th rams: A. P. Southey and Sons. 1 and 3; Est Q. Donald. 2; J. E. Hewitt, 4. The judge of the Open Romneys, Mr A. S. Murray, of Mosgiel, said the quality of the sheep compared favourably with that seen at other recent shows, although competition in some of the classes was not very strong. The first prize sheep in the aged class was a good even woolled sheep. He had a fairly good head, but hardly stood as well on his legs as he might have. Mr Murray would have liked to have seen him a little stronger in his neck setting. The second prize winner was a thick sheep, but he did not carry the wool on his back like the first prize winner. There was good competition in the 2-th class. The first prize winner was a very nice, oven woolled, low set sheep. The second prize’ winner was a good headed sheep, although it might have been better in the neck setting. Mr Murray commented favourably on the placed animals, and expressed pleasure at the general quality of the exhibits. ROMNEY MARSH (NAT. COND.) (Judge: Mr A. Robottom. Otane). Ram lamb: A. and J. Gray (East Taratahi), 1; A. P. Southey and Sons (Masterton), 2; Goo. McKay (Bideford), 3. Ram, one shear. —William Rayner (Masterton). 1: Sir William Perry (Masterton). 2 and 3. Two rams, one shear: A. and J. Gray. 1 and 3; William Rayner, 2. Ram, 22-33 months: Sir William Perry. 1 and champion; A. and J. Gray, 2 and 3. Ram, over 3.3 months: A. and J. Gray, 1 and reserve champion: A. P. Southey and Sons. 2; Arthur L. Wheeler (Marton). 3. Ewe lamb: .1. A. McLeod (Martinborough), 1; A. and J. Gray. 2 and 3. Ewe, one shear: A. and J. Gray, 1 and reserve champion and 2; A. P. Southey and Sons, 3. Ewe, over 21 months: A. P. Southey and Sons, 1 anti champion: J. A. McLeod, 2; Massey College .3. Two owes, 12-21 months: A. and J. Gray. 1; A. P. Southey and Sons 2, William Rayner .3. SOUTHDOWN (OPEN). (Judge: Mr J. Webb. Taihape). Ram. over .33 months: R. M. Perry (Masterton). 1 and champion; N. 11. McLachlan (Masterton), 2. Ram. 21-39 months: R. M. Perry, 1 and reserve champion and 4; J. Knight (Feilding). 2 and ,3. Ram 12-21 months: Sir William Perry

i (Masterton), 1; Gordon S. McLeod (Martinborough), 2; J. Knight, 3. Ram lamb: J. Knight, 1 and 2; W. F. McLaren (Masterton), 3; G. S. McLeod, 4. Ewe, over 21 months: J. Knight, 1 and champion, and 2 and reserve champion and 3. Ewe, 12-21 months: J. Knight, 1 and 2. Two Ewes, J. Knight, 1. Ewe lambs: J. Knight, 1 and 2; G. 5. McLeod, 3. Pen of 4 2-tooth flock rams: R. Dysart and Sons (Blenheim), 1; Alan Keir (Masterton), 2; Est. Q. Donald (Featherston).3. .CQRRIEDALES. (Judge: Mr D. Walker, Tiakilahuna) Ram. over 21 months: W. Rayner (Masterton), 1 and ch. Ram, under 21 months: W. Rayner. 1 and res ch and 2. Ram lamb: W. Rayner, 1 and 2. Ewe, under 21 months: W. Rayner, 1 and ch; 2 and res ch. Ewe lamb: W. Rayner, 1 and 2. There was only one exhibitor in the Corriedales. said the judge, Mr D. Walker. The animals exhibited showed the true Corriedale type right through. The ewe lambs impressed him very much. They had nice hard-wearing wool and would cut a great fleece. CATTLE PUREBRED HEREFORD, (Judge: Mr E. W. Barnett, Haleoinbe). Bull calved since July 1, 1936: J. R. Matthews (Featherston) 1 and ch. Bull calved since July .1, 1937: J. R. Matthews 1. Cow. calved prior to July 1, 1935, in calf oi‘ at foot: J. R. Matthews 1 and ch. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1936: J. R. Matthews 1 and res ch. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1937: J. R. Matthews 1 and 2. Mr E. W. Barnett, judge of the Herefords, said the quality was very good and warranted better competition. The champion cow, a horned animal, was an excellent ’example of the breed and would be extremely difficult to beat. He did not know of any cow that would beat her at the present time. All the animals were brought forward in excellent condition and reflected great credit on the exhibitors. PUREBRED AYRSHIRE. (Judge: Mr J. Kyle, Palmerston North.) Bull, calved since July 1, 1935: W. Moore and Son, Masterton. 1 and ch. Bull, calved since July 1. 1937: W. Moore and Son 1 and res ch. Cow, calved prior to July 1, 1935, in calf or at foot: W. Moore and Son 1 and ch. 2 and .3. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1935: W. Moore and Son f and res ch. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1936: W. Moore and Son 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1937: W. Moore and Son 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1938: W. Moore and Son 1 and 2. Pair of yearling heifers: W. Moore and Son 1. Group: W. Moore and Son 1. Junior group: W. Moore and Son 1. "A very fine quality right through.” said the judge Mr J. Kyle. The animals, he observed, were a very even lot and it was a pity there was not more competition. MILKING SHORTHORNS. (Judge: Mr E. Wall, Hastings). Bull, calved since July 1, 1936: W. C. Deller (Carterton), 1 and ch.; W. J. Thomas (Carterton), 2 and res. ch. Bull, calved since July 1, 1937: W. J. Thomas, I; W. B. Campin (Waihakeke), Bull, calved since July 1, 1938: W. C. Deller, 1; W. J. Thomas, 2; W. B. Campin, 3. Cow. calved prior to July 1, 1935: W. J. Thomas, 1 and ch.; W. B. Campin. 2 and res. ch. Heifer, calved since Julv 1. 19.35: W. C. Deller, 1. Heifer, calved since July 1. 19.36: W. J. Thomas, 1. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1937: W. B. Campin, 1; W. J. Thomas, 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1938: W. C. Deller, 1; W. J. Thomas, 2 and 3. Pair of yearling heifers: W. J. Thomas, 1. Group: W. J. Thomas, 1 and ch. Junior group: W. J. Thomas, 1 and ch. The judge of the Milking Shorthorns and dairy cattle, Mr E. Wall, of Hastings, said that while competition was not very strong the quality of the cattle was good and they had been well brought out. Practically all the exhibits were true to type and were representative of the breed. The champion cow was capable of holding her own at any show in New Zealand. The champion bull was a very nice animal, true to type and well brought out and more would be heard of him later on. The champion dairy cow was a very (inc typo, showing indications of being a good producer. Competition in that section was not very strong. GRADE DAIRY CATTLE. (Judge: Mr E. Wall. Hastings). Cow (in milk);- L. Larsen (Masterton). 1; E. Ryan (Masterton). 2. Heifer (in milk, calved since July 1, 1935): E. Ryan. 1. Two heifers, calved since July 1. 19.37: L. Larsen. J. Special Class. Champion purebred dairy cow: W. H. Gordon (Greytown). 1; W. J. Thomas (Carterton). 2; C. A. Knutson (Dalefleld), 3.

! PUREBRED FRIESIANS. I (Judge: Mr 11. Jolly. Waiuku). Bull calved prior to July 1. 1935: C. A. Knutson (Delefield) 1 and ch., M. J. Parker (Dalefield) 2. Bull calved since July I, 19.35: L. S Gallon (Carterton) I and roc. ch.. i\i J. Parker 2. C A Knutson :1. Eull calved r.meo July I. 1936: M. J. Parker I. C. A. Knutson 2. K. G. Fairbrother (Dalefield) .3. Bull calved since July 1. 1937: M. J. Parker 1. C. A. Knutson 2, K. G. Fairbrother 3. Bull calved since Julj r 1, 1938: C. A. Knutson 1. 11. F. Cottle (Mt. Bruce) 2, L. S. Gallon .3. Cow calved prior lo July 1. 19.35: M. J. Parker I and ch„ C. A. Knutson 2. K. G. Failbrother .3, 1.. S. Gallon I. Heifer calved since July I. 1935: i\l. J. Parker 1 and 2. C. A. Knutson Heifer calved since July 1. 1936: M. Parker (Dalefield) 1 and res. ch. and .3, C. A. Knutson 2. K. G. Fairbrolher 4. Heifer calved since July 1, 1937: M. J. Parker I. 2 and 4. L. S. Gallon 3, Heifer calved since July 1, 193,3: M. .1. Parker 1 and .3, L. S. Gallon 2, C. A. Knutson 4. Pair of yearling heifers: M. J. Parker 1, L. S. Gallon 2. K. G. Fairbrother .3. Group: C. A. Knutson 1, M. J. Parkei 9 Junior group: M. J. Parker 1. K. G, Fairbrother 2. PIGS . PUREBRED CLASSES. (Judge: Mr G. M. Whitelock, Newbury) TAMWORTH. Boar, under 6 months: A. G. Golder. Nireaha, 1. Boar, 12 months and over: W. H. Bird, Mauriceville West, 1 and ch. Sow, under 6 months:. A. G. Golder, 1,2 and 3. Sow, 6 —12 months: A. G. Golder. 1; W. 11. Bird, 2 and 3. Pair of Sows, 6 —12 months: W. IT. Bird, 1: A. G. Golder, 2. Sow, 12 months and over: A. G. Golder, 1 and ch. BERKSHIRE. Boar, under 6 months: H. Rayner, Carterton, 1. Boar, 6—12 months: A. Rayner, 1 and 2. Boar, 12 month? and over: H, Rayner. 1; S. H. Carter, Te Whiti, 2. Sow. under 6 months: C. Bliss. Carterton, 1 and 2; H. Rayner, 3. Sow. 6 —12 months: H. Rayner, 1 and 2; Pt. A. Fenimor, Kopuaranga, 3. Pair of- Sows, 6 —12 months: H. Rayner, 1. Sow, 12 months and over: H. Rayner, 1 and ch and 2. Sow with Litter (any breed): H. Rayner, 1; A. G. Golder, 2. Mr G. M. Whitelock, of Newbury, who judged the purebred pigs, said competition was disappointing. The aged Tamworth sow was worthy of special mention, being an outstanding specimen of the breed. The Eerksbires showed a tendency to shortness, otherwise the entry was quite good. The aged Berkshire boar was a good type of animal, EACONERS & PORKERS. (Judge: Mr L. L. Lovelock (Palmerston North) Fat pig, suitable bacon (121 —1601 b dead weight): Rayner and Hood, Masterton, 1; H. Rayner, Carterton, 2; S. H. Cotter, Te Whiti, 3. Two fat. pigs, suitable bacon (121-r-IGO lb dead weight): S. IL Cotter. 1: W. R. Daysh, Clareville, 2. Porker (81—1201 b dead weight): S. H. Cotter, 1; Rayner and Hood, 2 and 3. Two porkers (81 —1201 b dead weight): 5. 11. Cotter, 1 and 3; Mrs' W. A. Kempton, Carterton, 2. Porker (60—301 b dead weight): S. IT. Cotter. 1 and 2; W. IT. Bradley, Tc Whiti, .3. Two porkers (CO—Bolb dead weight): S. IT. Cotier, 1 and 3: Mrs M, J. Cowden (Stokes Valiev). 2.