TAIHAPE SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 46, 24 February 1939, Page 8

TAIHAPE SHOW

POPULAR ANNUAL EVENT LARGE ATTENDANCE OF PUBLIC (Own Correspondent). TAIHAPE, Feb. 23. All roads led to the Taihape Recreation Ground to-day, for the 28th. annual show of the Rangitikei Agricultural and Pastoral Association, which was held in gloriously fine weather. Entries totalled about 1180, which is practically the same as last year. The figures revealed an increase in the draught horse section, cattle classes, pig section, horse jumping, competitions and home industries, the increase in the cookery classes being a feature of the show. The horse jumping competitions were exceptionally well patronised and attracted much attention, a high standard being attained in each event, the judge, Mr. C. H. Washer, of Hawera, being most impressed. Owing to adverse weather conditions. entries in the vegetable section showed a decrease.

In the Romney and Southdown sheep classes some particularly fine animals were shown, the champion Romney ram shown by Mr. A. R. Fannin, and the champion Romney ewe exhibited by J. E. Collins (Taoroa) are worthy of special mention. as are also the champion Southdown ram (natural condition) displayed by G. L. Marshall (Marton) and the champion Southdown ram (open class) exhibited by D. R. Gordon (Taoroa). The champion Southdown ewe and reserve champion were both exhibited by J. T. Duncan (Taoroa). both ewes being the subject of the favourable comment by the judge.

The Taihape Band was in attendance and contributed musical selections at intervals.

The organisation of the show reflected credit on the officials concerned. especially the secretary (Mr. C. E. Darvill) and his assistant (Miss E. Watson). Championship Awards Championships were awarded as follows: HORSES Champion Draught.—T. W. Pairman’s Blossom (Mangaweka). Reserve Champion: W. N. Anderson (Taihape). Champion Draught, Mare or Gelding.—T. W. Pairman’s Blossom (Mangaweka). Reserve: W. N. Anderson (Taihape). Champion Hack. —Miss K. N. Levin’s Killarney (Feilding). Champion Pony. Miss Doris Young’s Larrikan (Kairanga). Reserve Champion: Miss M. Overton's Chum (Pukeokahu). CATTLE Champion Aberdeen Angus Cow. L. A. P. Sherriff. Champion Jercey Bull. Mr. Lex Cameron (Turakina). Champion Jersey Cow. Lex Cameron (Turakina). Champion Dairy Cow.—H. Whale ■ Mataroa). SHEEP Champion Romney Ram. - A. R. Fannin (Taihape). Reserve Champion: J. Bartosh (Raukura). Champion Romney Ewe.—J. E. Collins (Taoroa). Reserve Champion: J. E. Collins (Taoroa). Champion Southdown Ram (natural condition).-—G. L. Marshall (Marton). Champion Southdown Ewe. —J. T. Duncan (Taoroa). Reserve Champion: J. T. Duncan (Taoroa). Champion Southdown Ram (open class). D. R. Gordon (Taoroa). HORSES Draughts (Judge- Mr. S. R. Hammond, Marton). Dry Mare, foaled before August 1. 1935.—T. W. Pairman's Blossom 1, H. Hintz’s entry 2. Mare with foal at fool. W. N. Anderson 1. Filly or Gelding, foaled since August 1. 1935.—T. Mann’s Ballymena Lass 1, T. W. Pairman.. Bud 2. Filly or Gelding, foaled since August 1, 1936.—W. N. Anderson.

Yearling, foaled since August 1, 1937.—T. Mann's Ballymena Lad 1, RB. Totman’s Lassie 2. * Pair of horses, suitable for farm work, mares or geldings.—T. W. Pairman’s Bud and Blossom 1. Stallions Draught colt, foaled since August 1, 1936.—T. Mann's Ballymena Lad 1. Colt, thoroughbred, foaled since August 1, 1936.—W. C. Gregory's VaiBay 1. Harness Horses. Maiden Hack. W. R. Duncan’s Croon, 1; W. L. Paterson’s Paddy, 2; Miss Pat Ferguson’s Gypsy, 3. Weight-carrying Hack (mare or gelding, 15st. and over;- any age).— Miss M. Overton’s Sandy, 1; S. G. Perry’s Watchman, 2; J. Goodwins Mataroa. 3. Weight-carrying Hack (up to 13st.; any age).—Miss K. N. Levin’s Killarney, 1; Miss Noel Cameron’s Waiforte, 2; Mrs. E. M. Lowry’s Roger, 3. Light-weight Hack (marc or gelding; any age; up to list.). —S. G Perry’s Laughing Chief, 1; Mrs. F. McLean’s Buster Boy, 2; W. R. Duncan’s Croon, 3. Boys’ or Girls' Hack (over 14.2 and under 15.1; open to any rider).—Miss Pat Ferguson’s Gypsy, 1; Miss M. Overton’s Lady, 2. Weight-carrying Cob (mare or gelding. any age: 14.3 and under 13st and over).—Miss Doris Young’s Larrikin, 1; P. Henery’s Roanie, 2; Claude Becker’s Dulcie, 3. District Lady’s Hack (best rider).— W. R. Duncan’s Croon, 1; C. I. Johnston’s Betty, 2; J. T. Duncan’s Mush, Lady’s Hack. —Miss K. Levin’s Killarney, 1; Miss Noel Cameron’s Waiforte, 2; W. R. Duncan’s Croon, 3. Best Lady Rider.—Miss Cameron and Miss Overton, equal, 1; Miss Doris Young 3. Two Hacks (lady’s and gent’s).—S. G. Perry's Laughing Chief and Miss K. Levin’s Killarney, 1; Miss Noel Cameron’s Waiforte, 2; J. T. Duncan’s Mush and W. R. Duncan’s Croon, 3.

Best-paced Hack (mare or gelding, over 14.3).—Miss Noel Cameron’s

Waiforte, 1; S. G. Perry’s Watchman, 2; Miss K. Levin’s Killarney 3. Mare or Gelding (most suitable as a hunter).—Miss M. Overton’s Sandy, 1; Mrs. R. Logan’s Montana, 2; J. Goodwin’s Mataroa, 3. Best Gentleman Rider. —W. R. Duncan, 1; W. Coleman, 2. Best Horse (suitable for gentleman over 60 years). —A. Crawford, 1.

Mare (suitable for breeding remounts).—J. Henery’s Golden Ann, 1; Miss M. Overton’s Lady, 2.

Best Troop Horse. —Mrs. R. Logan’s Montana, 1; Miss IE. M. Lawry’s Roger, 2; A. Crawford’s Brewer, 3. Qualified Polo Pony.—R. H. Lowry’s Roany, 1; Miss E. M. Lowry’s Roger, 2; T. C. Lowry’s Betsy, 3. Unqualified Pony (most suitable for polo).—Miss M. Overton's Lady, 1; S. G. Perry’s Laughing Chief, 2.

Ponies. (Judge: Mrs. S. R. Hammond, Marton)

Maiden Pony.—T. Wright’s Nigger, 1; R. James' Jerry, 2; R. Sinton's Buster, 3.

Open Pony (mare or gelding, 14.2 and under).—Miss Doris Young’s Larrikin, 1; D. Johnston's Jackie Coogan, 2; Miss M. Overton’s Chum. 3. Best Paced Pony. —D. Johnston’s Jackie Coogan, 1; Miss M. Overton’s Chum, 2; K. C. Webster's Taffy, 3. Pany (more or gelding, 13.2 and up to 14.2 hands).—Miss M. Overton’s Chum, 1; R. Jones’ Jerry, 2; K. C. Webster’s taffy, 3. Best Rider. —D. J. Johnston. Pany (mare or gelding, 12 and up to 13.2 hands).—D. Johnston’s Jackis Coogan, 1; Miss B. Ferguson’s Maxine, 2; T. Wright’s Nigger, 3. Best Rider.—D. Johnston. Pony (mare or gelding, 12 hands and under).—D. N. Collins’ Lucky, 1; A. Sinton’s Buster, 2; T. Wright’s Nigger, 3. Best Boy Rider.—Paul Clark. Best Girl Rider. —Gay Collins. Best Pony.—D. N. Collins' Lucky, 1; Deny Cottrell’s Bess, 2; Paul Clark's Starlight, 3. Best Groomed and Equipped Pony. —Deny Cottrell’s Bess, 1. Champion Pony.—D. Young. CATTLE Purebred Cattle. (Judge: Mr. J. Ogilvy, Masterton), Bull (calved since July 1, 1937.—J. Law, 1; Strachan Estate, 2. Cow (calved before July 1, 1936). L. A. P. Sheriff, 1. Heifer (calved since July 1, 1936). L. A. P. Sherriff, 1; Strachan Estate, 2. Heifer (calved since July 1, 1937. L. A. P. Sherriff. 1; J. Law, 2; L. A. P. Sherriff, 3. Two Heifers (calved since July 1, 1937). —L. A. P. Sherriff, 1; J. Law, 2; Strachan Estate, 3. Other Recognised Breeds of Cattie. Red Poll Heifer.—Miss E. Wilkes, 1. Red Poll Bull Calf.—Miss E. Wilkes, 1. Fat Cattle. (Judge: Mr. J. Ogilvy, Masterton). One Fat Heifer (calved since July 1, 1936).—W. N. Anderson, 1 and 2; A. J. Mickleson, 3. One Fat Cow.—Hopkins Estate, 1. One Fat Steer (calved since July 1, 1936) —W. N. Anderson, 1 and 2; S. V .Smith. 3. One Fat Steer (calved since July 1, 1935).—W. N. Anderson, 1. Best Bullock (most, suitable for freezing purposes and the London market). —S. V. Smith, 1; Hopkins Estate, 2; W. N. Anderson, 3. One Steer (most suitable for chilling, not over 21 years).—W. N. Anderson, 1 and 2; S. V. Smith, 3. Two Steers (calved since July 1, 1937) —W. N. Anderson, 1.

Best Vealer Calf (calved since July 1, 1938).—W. N. Anderson, 1 and 2. One Heifer (calved since July 1. 1937).—W. N. Anderson, 1. One Steer (calved since July 1, 1937).—Hopkins Estate, 1; W. N. Anderson, 2 and 3. Dairy Cattle (Purebred). (Judge: Mr. H. J. Lancaster, Palmerston North). Jerseys. Bull (calved since July 1, 1936). Lex Cameron, 1. Bull (calved since July 1, 1937). Lex Cameron, 1; Arthur Gregory, 2. Cow (calved before July 1, 1936, in milk).—Lex Cameron, 1. Heifer (calved since July 1, 1936, dry).—Lex Cameron, 1. Heifer (calved since July 1. 1937). Lex Cameron, 1. Bull Calf (calved since July 1. 1938) —Lex Cameron, 1. Heifer Calf (calved since July 1, ' 1938).—Lex Cameron, 1. | Dairy Cattle (other than purebred). One Dairy Cow (any grade or breed, in milk).—H. Whale, 1; Lex Cameron, 2; R. F. Martin, 3. One Dairy Heifer (calved since July 1937, dry).—Lex Cameron, 1; Peter Smith, 2; Charlie Scott, 3. One Dairy Heifer (calved since July 1, 1935, in milk).—H. T. Martin, 1; H. Whale, 2; H. J. Bowater, 3. Dairy Group.—Lex Cameron, 1. Calves (other than purebred). Heifer Calf (by pedigree Jersey bull, calved since July 1, 1938).—Lex Cameron, 1; H. T. Martin 2. School Calf Chib Classes. Best Grade or Pedigree Heifer Calf (care and attention).—Les Martin, 1; Stephen Scott, 2. Best. Grade or Pedigree Heifer Calf (dairy type).—Les Martin, 1; Stephen Scott, 2. Best Grade or Pedigree Beef Breeds.—Stephen Scott, 1. SHEEP Romneys Natural Condition (Judge: Mr. W. H.. Gibson, Feilding). Three Romney Rams (over 21 months).—J. Bartosh, 1; A. R. Fannin, 2; M. Durrant, 3. Three Romney Rams (under 21 months).—J. Bartosh, 1; D. R. Gordon, 2; Marshall Bros., 3. One Romney Ram (over 21 months). —A. R. Fannin, 1; J. Bartosh, 2; A. R. Fannin, 3. One Romney Ram (under 21 months).—Marshall Bros., 1; J. Bartosh, 2; Marshall Bros., 3. Three Romney Ram Lambs (in the wool). —Marshall Bros., 1; A. R. Fannin, 2. One Romney Ram Lamb (in the