SPLENDID DISPLAY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 October 1943, Page 4

SPLENDID DISPLAY

OPENING DAY OF WAIRARAPA SHOW Improving Weather Prospects FINE RANGE OF STOCK ATTRACTS ATTENTION CHAMPIONSHIP AND OTHER AWARDS A splendid show, considering war time conditions, was the the consensus of opinion of those best qualified to speak of the • exhibition of stock and other classes at the' Wairarapa P. and A. Society’s Show, which opened at the Carterton Showgrounds today. Although the season has been far from favourable, the stock exhibited, with the exception of fat lambs, is in excellent condition. There is a good, array of farm implements and machinery. The entries showed a substantial, increase on those for the 1941 Show, the last to be held by the society. This year’s total is 2657, as compared with 2544 in 1941. The grounds are in good order. After rain during the past few days, the weather appeared brighter this morning and officials are hopeful that it is clearin o '. The president, Mr J. A. McLeod, said he was well satisfied with the show of stock and other exhibits. The response ol breeders and others had been much better than had been expected. The stock was up to its usual standard except in the case of fat lambs, which were not in the condition usually attained owing to the continued wet season and lack of sunshine. It was gratifying, Mr McLeod said, to find so many outside exhibitors, which spoke much for their enthusiasm. Phis year there were entries in beef cattle and Ayrshires, whereas in 19-11 there were none in these classes. All the beet cattle were exhibited by outside breeders. It was gratifying to find a large increase in horses and in the .children’s classes, while lhe ring competitions were well up to the average. The judging of stock occupied the adjudicators today. Tonight, an evening session will be held, when the public wilt find much to amuse them among the sideshows, the numbers of which are about the same as at the 1941 Show. Tomorrow, People’s Day, there will be a grand parade of stock and a full programme of ring competitions as features of the day s entertainment. The Mobile Instructional Unit of the Air Training Corps, which is on exhibition, is attracting widespread attention. A fine dav tomorrow will ensure the success of the Show.

The president, Mr McLeod, the secretary, Mr L. H. Smart, and other officials of the society, especially the members of the committee worked hard to ensure the smooth running of the show and to them much credit is due for the results achieved. Detailed results are: —

CHAMPIONSHIPS

The following are the championship awards:— Herefords: Bull, Hutchinson Bros., Gisborne; res,, E. W. Barnett, Halcombe. Cow, Hutchinson Bros. Aberdeen Angus: Bull, D. G. Grant, Dannevirke. Cow, D. G. Grant. Ayrshire: Cow and reserve, W. Moore and Son, Masterton. Milking Shorthorn: Bull, W. C. Deller, Carterton; reserve, W. Brady, Masterton. Cow, W. B. Campin, Waihakeke; reserve, W. Brady. Grade Dairy Cattle; Geoffrey Grig-1 son, Parkvale. Lincolns: Ram and reserve, W. Rayner, Masterton. Romney Marsh: Ram and reesrve, G. E. Allen, Masterton, Ewe and reserve, A. P. Southey and Sons. Southdowns: Ewe, C. R. Edgecombe, Waipukurau. Southdown (natural condition): Ram and reserve, W. Rayner, Masterton. Ewe and reserve, G. S. McLeod, Martinborough. Jerseys: Bull and reserve, W. H. Hall, Carterton. Cow, J. Jameson, Tuhitarata; reserve, C. W. Jensen, Waihakeke.

SHEEP

LINCOLNS (Judge, Mr D. Walker, Dannevirke.) Ram, over 30 mos.: William Rayner, “'The Cliffs,” 1 and res. ch. Ram, 18-30 mos.: Wm. Rayner 1 and ch. and 2. Ram, under 18 mos.: Wm. Rayner 1. Pair rams, under 18 mos.: Wm. Rayner 1. Ewe, under 18 mos.: Wm. Rayner 1 and 2. RYELANDS Ram, under 18 mos.: C. A. Wyeth, Masterton, 1 and 2. FAT SHEEP Longwool or Other Cross. Three wethers, under 30 mos.: S. Rayner (Parkvale) 1. Three ewes, any age: W. Howard Booth (Carterton) 1, J. H. Court (Waihakeke) 2, Montgomerie Bros. (Greytown) 3. Suitable Freezing. Purposes. Three wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 mos.: W. A. Kempton (Carterton) 1. Heavy Ewes. Three shorn wethers or maiden ewes: J. H. Court 1. Three ewes, longwool cross: W. Howard Booth 1 and 2, J. Court 3. Three heavy ewes, longwool cross: W. Howard Booth 1 and 3, J. Court 2. Heaviest (Shorn). Wether: D. Vance (Greytown) 1, A. Knowles (Dalefield) 2, W. A. Kempton Ewe: A. Knowles 1, W. A. Kempton 2. Ewe, under 18 mos.: C. Rogers (Dalefield) 1. CORRIEDALES (Judge: Mr I. Andrew, Marton.) Ram. over 30 mos„ ram 18-30 mos., ram under 18 mos.: Wm. Rayner, Masterton, 1. SOUTHDOWN (Judge: Mr G. S. McLeod, Martinborough.) Ram, under 18 mos.: C. R. Edgecombe (Waipukurau) 1 and gold medal and 2. Shorn ram, under 18 mos.: C. R. Edgecombe 1 and 2. Ewe, over 30 mos., with lamb at foot: C. R. Edgecombe 1 and ch„ H. Weggery and Son (Eketahuna) 3. . Ewe, under 18 mos.: C. R. Edgecombe 1, H. Weggery and Son 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 mos.: C. R. Edgecombe 1. Pair ewes, under 18 mos.: C. R. Edgecombe 1.

SOUTHDOWN fN.C.J (Judges: Rams, Mr W. V. Buick. Masterton; ewes, Mr G. ’ Munford. Shannon.) Ram, over 30 mos.: W. Rayner (Masterton) 1 and ch.; J. Fishei’ (Clareville) 2. Ram, 18-30 mos.: W. Rayner 1 and res. ch., L. A. Keats (Masterton) 2, G. S. McLeod (Martinborough) 3. Shorn ram, over 18 mos.: G. S. McLeod 1, W. F. McLaren (Masterton) 2. Ram, under 18 mos.: L. A. Keats 1, J. Fisher 2, W. J. Feast 3. Shorn ram, under 18 mos.: G. S. McLeod 1 and gold medal and 2, A. Keir (Masterton) 3. ■ Pair rams, under 18 mos.: L. A. Keats 1, G. S. McLeod 2, C. McLeod (Martinborough) 3. Pen: D. J. Cooner (Masterton) 1, W. F. McLaren 2, G. S. McLeod 3. Ewe, over 30 mos„ with lamb at foot: G. S. McLeod 1 and ch., L. A. Keats 2 and 3. Ewe, 18-30 mos, with lamb at foot: G. S. McLeod 1 and res: ch. and 3, J. Fisher 2. Ewe, under 18 mos.: G. S. McLeod 1 and gold medal and 3, W. Rayner 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 mos.:, W. F. McLaren 1 and 3, G. S. McLeod 2. Pair ewes: G. S. McLeod 1, L. A. Keats 2 and 3. Four ewes: G. S. McLeod 1, L. A. Keats 2, C. McLeod 3. ROMNEV MARSH (Judge: Mr H. Voss, Longburn.) Ram, over 30 mos.: G. E. Allen, Masterton, 1,2 and 3. Ram, 18-30 mos: G. E. Allen 1,2 and 3. Ram. under 18 mos.: G. E. Allen 1. . Ram, under 18 mos.: A. G. Wyeth (Gladstone), 1 and 2; A. P. Southey and Sons (Masterton). 3. Pair rams: G. E. Allen 1. Ewe, over 30 mos., with lamb at foot: A. P Southey and Sons 1 and 2. Ewe, over 30 mos., with lamb at foot: A. P. Southey and Sons 1. Ewe, under 18 mos.: A. P. Southey and Sons 1. Mr H. Voss, of Longburn, judge of the Romney Marsh sheep, said that although the class was small, all the animals were well balanced. The lambs were well woolled. The sheep in general were not quite up to the mark. However, they were true to breed.

CATTLE

HEREFORDS (Judge, Mr. J. M. James, Masterton.) Bull, 2 years: Hutchinson Bros., Gisborne, 1 and ch. and res. ch.; E. W. Garnett, Halcombe, 2. Bull, yearling: E. W. Barnett, 1; Hutchison Bros, 2 and 3. Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot: Hutchinson Bros., 1 and ch and 2. Heifer, 2 years, and yearling heifer: Hutchinson Bros. 1. Group: Hutchinson. Bros., 1. ABERDEEN ANGES Two-year-old bull and two-year-old heifer: D. G. Grant, Dannevrke, 1. AYRSHIRES (Judge Mr. A. D. Buchanan, Tiakitahuna.) Bull, yearling: Q. Donald, Martinborough, 1; Brown Bros., Kaitoke, 2. Cow, over 3 years, in calf or milk: W. Moore & Son, Homebush, 1 and ch. and 2. Heifer, 3 years, in calf or in milk: W. Moore & Son, 1 and res. ch. Heifer, yearling, W. Moore & Son, 1; James Fisher, Clareville, 2; Browne Bros, 3. Pen: W. Moore & Son, 1; D. C. Fairbrother, 2. Heifer calf: W. Moore & Son, 1; D. C. Fairbrother, 2. Heifer calf: W. Moore & Son, 1; D. C. Fairbrother, 2. The judge, Mr. A. D. Buchanan, said the cows exhibited were very good animals. The heifers had exceptionally good lines. The first prize yearling bull was a splendid animal. DEVELOPING & PRINTING. For reliable work, take your Films to Gordon’s Pharmacy. Same Day Service. J. V. Gordon, M.P.S., Dispensing Chemist, Cosy Theatre Building, Masterton.

JERSEYS

(Judge: Mr F. V. Bryant, Mangatainoka.) Bull, over 3yrs.: W. H. Hall, Carterten, 1 and ch. Bull, 3yrs.: C. Larsen and Son, 1. Bull, 2yrs.: W. H. Hall, 1 and res. ch.; O. A. Cadwallader, Greytown, 2. Bull, yearling: R. L. Horn, Ohau, 1; W. 11. Booth and Son, Carterton, 2; F. C. Morgan, Greytown, 3. Bull, yearling, exhibited by members of Wairarapa Jersey Club: W. 11. Booth, 1; F. C. Morgan, 2; J. Jameson, Tuhitarata, 3. Bull calf: G. A. Bicknell, Greytown, 1; C. Larsen and Son, 2 and 3. Cow, any age, in calf or with calf at foot: C. W._ Jensen, Waihakeke, 1 and res. ch.; C. Larsen and Son, 2; W. H. Booth and Son, 3. Heifer, 3yrs.: F. C. Morgan, 1; R. Wellington, Masterton, 2; C. Larsen and Son, 3. Heifer. 2yrs.: J. Jameson, 1 and ch.; •W. H. Booth and Son, 2; C. Larsen and Son, 3. Heifer,yearling: Alan Horn and Sons, Ohau, 1; J. Jameson. 2; C. W. Jensen, 3. Pen: J. Jameson, 1; C. AV. Jensen, 2; R. L. Horn, 3. Heifer calf: F. C. Morgan, 1; C. W. Jensen, 2; G. A. Bicknell, 3. Best herd: AV. H. Booth and Son, 1; C. Larsen and Son, 2; F. C. Morgan, 3. Junior herd: J. Jameson, 1; R. L. Horn, 2; C. AV. Jensen, 3. Mr F. V. Bryant, Mangatainoka, judge of the Jerseys, said the classes were very strong and the majority of the animals showed a lot of quality. In no class did the quality tail oil. The aged cow class was exceptionally good and in the two and three-year-old classes there were some fine individuals. The yearling bull and calf classes were also good, the former being equal to any show standard. The champion heifer could compete in any other show. MILKING SHORTHORNS (Judge: Mr E. A. Washer, Okaiawa.) Bull, over 3 years: W. C. Deller, Carterton, 1 and champion. Bull, two years: AV. Brady, Masterton, 1 and res. champion; W. B. Campin, Waihakeke, 2. Bull, yearling: W. B. Campin, 1; W. C. Deller, 2. Bull calf: W. C. Deller, 1 and 2. Cow. any age, in calf or milk: AV. B. Campin. 1 and champion and 2; W. C. Deller. 3. Heifer, 2 years: AV. Brady. 1 and res. champion and 2; W. C. Deller. .3. Heifer, yearling: W. C. Deller, 1. 2 and 3. Pen: W. C. Deller, 1 and 2. Heifer calf: AV. B. Campin, 1; AV. C. Deller, 2; W. Brady, 3. Best herd: AV. C. Deller, 1; W. B. Campin, 2. Junior herd: AV. C. Deller, 1. “The exhibit of Milking Shorthorns is a most creditable one considering the backward season and reflects credit on the exhibitors,” observed Mr. E. A. AVasher, Okaiawa, judge. “The champion bull is a particularly fine animal, of good quality and shows splendid Shorthorn characteristics. The reserve champion bull possesses excellent dairy qualities and will grow into a fine stud animal. The first prize yearling bull also stands out on dairy conformation. In the females, the championship is awarded to a splendid dark red cow. evenly balanced with a wedge-shaped udder and good top line. The second prize cow in the mature class showed her age. The reserve champion ticket I placed on a neat dark red 2-year-old heifer. She possesses an excellent vessel, well caught up at the back, and she well deserves the award. The calves exhibit is pleasing and all were brought out in good condition.” GRADE DAIRY CATTLE Crossbred Milking Shorthorns. Hand-reared dairy heifer calf: Raeburn Abbott, Clareville, 1; Noel Jensen, Waihakeke, 2. Crossbred Friesian. Yearling heifer: Noreen Conwell, Carterton, 1 and 2; P. Bain, Carterton, 3. Pen: Noreen Conwell, 1; P. Bain, 2. Hand-reared dairy heifer calf: Noreen Conwell, 1. Crossbred Ayrshire. Yearling heifer: Melba Warrington, Waihakeke, 1. | Hand-reared dairy heifer calf: Keith Alexander, Greytown, 2. Crossbred Jersey. Yearling heifer: A. W. Grigson, Parkvale, 1 and 2; M. A. Renal], Parkvale, 3 Pen: A. W. Grigson, 1; R. V/. Press, Dalefield, 2. Hand-reared heifer calf: Geoffrey Grigson, Parkvale, 1 and champion: Ronald Ireland, Carterton, 2; Delma Jensen, Waihakeke, 3. Boys’ and Girls’ Calf Club Glasses. Heifer, yearling: Noreen Conwell,' 1; Delma Jensen, 2; Leslie Grigson, 3. Heifer calf: Graeme Press, Dalefield, 1; Geoffrey Grigson, 2; Betty Bradley, Te Whiti, 3.

PIGS

BERKSHIRE (Judge all breeds, Mr N. P. Nielson, Tiakitahuna.) Boar, over 14 months: H. Rayner, Carterton, 1; E. T. Bliss, Parkvale, 2. Boar, 4-8 months: Mrs T. D. Renall, Carterton, 1; E. T. Bliss, 2. Boar, under 4 months: H. Rayner, 1. Sow, 8-14m05.: H. Rayner, 1. Sow, under 4mos.: H. Rayner, 1 and 2. Sow and litter: H. Rayner, 1. LARGE WHITE Boar over 14 months, boar 8-14m05., boar 4-Bmos., sow, 8-14m05., sow 4-8 mos., sow 14mos. and over: N. Myers, Mauriceville, 1. BACONERS & PORKERS Bacon pig, most suitable local market, 150-2101b5.: Misses J. and E. Cowden, Stokes Valley, 1; FL A. Champion, Dalefield, 2; R. Burch, Martinborough, 3. Two porkers, under 1101 b. live weight: J. Cowden Junr., 1; Est. C. W. Skill, Martinborough, 2; Miss Cowden, 3. Bacon pig, 180-2251b5.: J. Cowden Junr., 1; H. A. Champion, 2; Est. C. W. Skill, 3. Porker, 90-1201bs. live weight, 60-80 lbs. freezing weight: Misses Cowden, 1: J. Cowden Junr., 2; H. A. Champion, 3.

DAIRY PRODUCE

CHEESE Medium white, factory: Greytown Dairy Co. (G. D. Kearney, manager), 95 points, 1; Parkvale Dairy Co. (W. N. Adams, manager), 94.8 points, 2; Pahiatua Dairy Co. (L. J. Heaynes), 94.6 points, 3. Export, white: Carrington Co-op. Dairy Co. (J. Corlett), 95 points, 1; Greytown Co-op. Dairy Co., 94.7 points. 2; Lower Valley Co-op. Dairy Co. (H. Crosbie), 94.5 points, 3. Export, two white: Greytown Dairy Co., 95 points, 1; Pirinoa Co-op. Dairy Co. (H. W. Smith), 94.8 points. 2; Pahiatua Dairy Co., 94.7 points, 3. Medium or export matured cheese, while or coloured: Carrington Dairy Co.. 1; Dalefield Co-op. Dairy Co. (W. Linton, manager), 2; Belvedere Co-op. Dairy Co. (W'. E. Knowles), 3. Export, white, factory; for first assistants: Greytown Co-op. Dairy Co. (R. W. Billman) 95 points, 1; Parkvalc Co-op. Dairy (J. B. Millar). 94.8 ponts, 2; Carrington Co-op. Dairy Co. (R. Bong), 94.7 points, 3. Challenge Cup: Greytown Co-op. Dairy Co., 284.7 points, 1; Pahiatua Coop. Dairy Co., 283.6 points, 2; Parkvale Dairy Co.. 283.1 points, 3. “The quality of the cheese on the whole is very gratifying,” stated the judges, Messrs. J. J. Walker (Palmerston North) and L. J. Jones (Masterton), dairy instructors, Dairy Division, judges of the cheese exhibits. A special feature was the closeness of the texture. The high standard set was a credit to the cheesemakers, particularly so on account of the season.

TRADE DISPLAYS

Farmers will find much to interest them in comprehensive exhibition of seeds, manures and general farm requisites being made by the W.F.C.A. Ltd., G. H. Perry, and the Wairarapa Seed Company, all of which are most attractively set out. Displays of farming machinery are a special feature and in this connection Messrs J. C: Ewington Ltd. have, as usual, a very full range, also Messrs Masson and Co., Ltd., as agents for the International Harvester Co. Special mention should also be made of Messrs Levin and Co's, display of Allis-Chal-mers harvesters and tractors. There is also a special display of Alfa Laval separators and. simplex milkers. Cooper’s concrete products are also'showing chimneys of their own manufacture. In the agricultural hall Mr C. Kemp Goodin has a most attractively set display of radios, sports' goods, cycles and refrigerators. Miss McGregor, floriste, has an attractive exhibition of mountain plants and other lines. Visitors should not fail to inspect the display of work in the agricultural hall by the Masterton Disabled Soldiers’ occupational handcraft group.