METROPOLITAN SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8407, 8 November 1912, Page 8

METROPOLITAN SHOW

CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL ' AND PASTORAL SOCIETY.

' ASHBURTON PRIZE-WINNERS

CHRISTCHUKCH, November 8. Tho fin© weather tliis morning brought •n-eat crowds into the city for People's T>aT at tho A. and P. Show, and at noon tho attendance promised to bo a record. Experts say that tlv* special characteristic cf this year's display .is ■tho very even merit of the exhibits in •anost of the stock classes.

SHEEP. The. following.'are the successes of Ash burton County farmers at the Metropolitan A. and P. Show:— Corriedalo rams—Ram, over 28 months: J. Strmgiellow c. Ram, over 16 months and under-28 months: J. Stringfellow

Corriedale Ewes—Ewe, over 28 months: J. Stringfellow 1. Ewe, over 16 months and under 28 months: J. Stringfellow vh c, he, and c. Ewe, under 16 months: J. Stringfellow c. . Pat Sheep—Three long-woolled wethers over 16 months: McClelland Bros 1 *' Three long-woolled wethers, under ■16"months: McClelland Bros. 2. Three ■wethers, of any breed or cross, weight not to exceed 1301b: McClelland Bros, li o. Three long-woolled lambs: McGlelland Bros. 2. Three short-woolled lambs: McClelland Bros. 1; . . Private 'Prizes for Free^incc SheepPen of three sheep: McCHland Br.os. 1 and 2.

-.-, .' ... . ;. CATTLE. , Shorthorns—Bull, any age: D. G. Wright's White' King 2. Bull, calved since June 30th, 1910 :D. G. Wri te xit c Bull, calved since November Ist, 1911: D. G. -.Wright 3. Heifer, calved, since June 30th, 1910: D. G. Wright's Windermere Flower he. .

Ayrshires—Bull', any a ge: T. McDo^yell's Ayr Laddie 2.. : .FatCattfe-^-Steer, calved since June 30th, 1909: McClelland Bros. 1, A. ,J. V Keith: 2. Cow, any < age: - T. ©oherty 2. ■

■■■•.;■■■ . . HORSES. Draua;htr—Entire horse : John Boag's Black Douglas 2. Entire horse, foaled . since June 30th, 1910: H. Donaldson, junior's,' Banks' Footprints 3, T. Taylorv he. Filly, foaled since June 30th, 1909: T. Taylor's Nerissa 1, P. Shearer's Silver Craig 2, H. D. Butterick's ■Miss Premier v h c', J. Grigg h c. Filly, foaled since June 30th, 1910: T. Taylor's Jean Talbot 3. Colt or

welding, foaled since June 30th, 1911:' .1. McLauchlan's Premier McGregor 3, J. Shearer c. Dry mare, any age: «T. McLauchlan's Premier Princess 3. J. Shearer's Premier Diamond p. c. Mare, ■with two of her progeny: J. MoLauchlan's Flora McGregor 1. Pair of mares: J. McLauchlan 2, T. Taylor 3. Four-horse team, dry mares, or geldings: J.'McLauchlan 1, J. Shoar«r 3.; Four mares or fillies: J. McLauchlan h cl" Four of the progeny -of one stallion: P. Shearer 1. Heavy draught horses—Entire ' horse, any ago: J., Grigg's Boro' Salesman 1.

: ; : ; 'PIGS. ■-..- Berkshire —Boar, any age: W. H. Stephens v he. Breeding sow, any jjlip: W. Hv. ■ Stenhens v- he. &ow, i*.nd litter: "W. H. Stephens 2 and v ii c. ' • ■

;. DAIRY PRODUCE. Bxitter (for farmers only)— Fresh Imtter,. for table use (not. separated), rot less thnn 31b: Miss Agnes Mc,l)6v/ell l^and 2\ ' Fresh butter, for table lisa (separated), not less than Jflbs:-" Miss A Knes McDowell 1 and 2. l?ntter, for table use. not less than 511 V: .Miss, Allies McDowell Land 2, Mrs W. Syme 3.. -■.. ■. ■ • -.' ,•_ ■■ ,

COOKERY. Bread, Scones, and Cakes —Loaf of home made bread, not less than • 31b: Mrs H. Martin 1, Mrs W. Synie 4. Six whole meal scones: Mrs D.'Chi«as.h ; c. Six girdle .scones:. Mrs W. Home-made'sponge caks, 21b : Mrs D. Cluens 1. ,-• . „■.. .