METHVEN SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 51, Issue 143, 30 March 1931, Page 7

METHVEN SHOW

WELL-CONDUCTED EXHIBITION.

THE CONCLUDING AWARDS. The Methven Agricultural and Pastoral Association is to be congratulated on; the success of its nineteenth annual exhibition, held on the Methven Showgrounds on Saturday. In every department it was successful, and patrons, who attended in huge numbers from most centres in Canterbury, saw some excellent exhibits of live stock and farm tlnd dairy produce, with other sections that make up the usual showcatalogue. Arrangements were well in., hand, and the show went through without a hitch. The judges were kept busily at work, and the catalogue was practically disposed of by four o'clock. The ring events attracted the greater part of the attention of patrons, and special interest centred in the hunting events in which many excellent hunters were seen in action. \ Several side shows were on the grounds, and these kept a section of the crowd amused throughout the afternoon. ' The Ashburton Pipe Band was in attendance, and besides playing a number of selections, led the parade of prize-winning stock-. The weather conditions were ideal, a strong sun shining throughout the day, while a cool breeze blew from the hills. Following are the concluding awards:— Sheep. Fat Lambs. Pet Lamb (15): 'Noel Lockhead I, Neil Stevens 2, Natalie Ruddenklau 3 and vh c. Longwool Lambs (8): H. J. Freeman 1, J. McAnulty 2, C. 11. Watson 3, E. J. Watsoiii v" hc. Down Cross Lambs (9): Cochrane Bros. 1, C. H. Watson 2, J. McAnulty 3, James Carr v h c. Heaviest Fat Down Cross Lambs (5): C. Goodwin 1, Cochrane Bros. 2, C. H. Watson 3. White-faced Crossbred Lambs (10): H. J. Freeman 1, C. H. Watson 2, Jno. Watson 3, Jas. Campbell v h c. Lambs, any Crossbred (12): Jno. Watson 1, C. Goodwin 2, D. and W. E. Hampton 3, E, J. Watson v h c. Heaviest White-faced Fat Lambs (2): C. Goodwin 1, C. H. Watson 2.

Horses. Draught—Filly, 3yrs (5): C. Hale 1 and Mr R. J. Low's cup, A Geddes 2, K. A. Oakley 3. Filly, 2yrs (5): James Callaghan 1 and sp., C. Hale 2, E. A. Bland 3. Filly, lyr {(.'>): R. J. Low 1, Geo. Callaghan 2. Gelding, 4yrs or over (3): A. Geddes 1 and 2, H. J. Freeman 3. Gelding, 3yrs (1): H. J. Freeman 1. Gelding, 2yrs (2): S. H. Anderson 1. Pair Geldings (2): A. Geddes 1, H. J. Freeman 2. Threehorse team (3): C. Hale 1, R. A. Oaklev 2, A. Geddes 3. Brood Mare, with foal at foot (5): R. A. Oakley 1 and eh. and 2, C. Hale 3. Brood Mare, with two progeny (1): C. .Hale 1 and eh. Pair of Mares, 2yr or over (6): R, A. Oakley 1, C. Hale 2, A. Geddes 3. Group of Three Mares or Fillies (2): C. Hale 1, R. A. Oakley 2. • Team of Four, in regular work (3): C. Hale 1, A. Geddes 2. Spring Cart Horse, up to 20cwt (4): R. A. Oakley 1, J. Ireland 2, H. J. Freeman 3. Mare or Gelding, up to 35cwt. (5): C. Hale 1, A. Geddes 2 and 3. Walking Draught (5): C. Hale 1, H. J. Freeman 2, R. A. Oakley 3. Hafckneys.—Maiden Hack, any weight (7): H. V. Waring 1, L. J. Fechney 2, Miss H. A. Lemon 3. Hack, up to list (4): L. J. Fechnev 1, A. J. iNicoll 2, H. V. Waring 3. Hack, up to 14st -(4): Gordon Scott 1. H. V. Waring 2, G. Ruddenklau 3. Lady's hack (I): R. S. Dixon 1 and sp. Cob (mare or gelding), under 15 hands (1): Geo. Kellv, jun., 1. Troop Horse, 14.3 to 15.3 (3): A. J. Nicoll 1, Miss R. Langridge 2. Best Mannered Hack (7): A. J. Nicoll 1.

Hunter, maiden, list or over (4): R. S. Dixon 1, Miss H. Lemon 2, G. O. Gray 3. Hunter, up to list (3): A. J. Xicoll 1, R. S. Dixon 2. Hunter, up to list (3): L. J. Fechney 1, H. V. Waring 2. Hunter, to be ridden by a lady (4): A. J. Nicoll 1, R. S. Dixon 2.

Pony Trotting Competition—Ponies, under 14.2 hands, ridden by girl under 15; one mile (2): Mary Renwick 1, Pattie McCloy 2. Ponies, under 14.2 hands, ridden by boy under 15; one mile (0): Leicester Ireland 1, J. S. Lilley 2, George Weily 3. Pony, 13 hands or under, ridden bv boy or girl under 12; half mile (4): E. Hyde 1, Jack McKendrv, jnr., 2, Leicester Ireland 3.

Champion draught mare, R. A. Oakley; reserve champion, C. Hale; New Zealand's Clydesdale Horse Society's medal for yearling filly, J. A. Callaghan. Champion Hunter, Mrs A. J. Nicoll's Jingler.