ASHBURTON SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 51, Issue 261, 18 August 1931, Page 6

ASHBURTON SHOW

REVISION m CATALOGUE.

MANY SUGGESTIONS ADOPTED,

IMPROVEMENT TO HERDS \

The General Committee of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association met tins afternoon, when the president (Mr H. C. Barton) presided over a good attendance. The Canterbury A. and P. Association wrote regarding'the steps it had taken to further improve the flocks and herds of the Dominion. The elimination of scrub sires from sales would be a big step forward. Support of this movement was sought. A great improvement had been brought about by breed societies and A. and P. Associations. Legislation to bring about the proposed elimination of scrub sires from sales should be asked for. The president said this was an. im-

portant matter. Mr J B.( Grigg said the idea was a good one, and it should be supported. .The difficulty would be in carrying it Mr R. J. Martin opposed the proposal. There was a good deal of talk about "scrubs," but they usually were the result of faulty feeding. The breeding might be all right. Inspection and condemnation would have to be carried out on the farms. ,• Mr F. Frampton said the move was a desirable one, but farmers were not yet readv for it. "Who would say that anv particular animal was a "scrub i A good deal depended on the feeding of stock. Thev should ask the writers to carry on their investigations for a Mr H. C. B. Withell said it might be pointed out that competitions might be a means of improving herds, as the flock ewe competitions had improved sheep in the County. Mr Grigg moved that the Association) was jn favour of the movement, and would like to have before it a definite scheme for the working of the proposal, which would be acceptable to breeders. This was seconded by Colonel J. Findlay and carried. The Canterbury Association wrote regarding shearing dates, and said it had suggested September 1 as the permanent shorn class date. A uniform date in the South Island would be highly desirable.. Recommendations for the conduct of the Show were made by the various committees as follow: Cattle and Pigs.

"That the same classes be included for the milking Shorthorn cattle as in the beef Shorthorn classes; that a Challenge Cup be secured for the winner of most points in milking Shorthorn classes, the various exhibitors having subscribed sufficient to purchase the cup.* "The following conditions in these classes are also recommended:—(l) All cattle entered in the purebred classses, must be entered, if over one year old, in the recognised herd books of the several breeds; if under one year of age, must be eligible for entry ; (2) the names of;' all purebred / cattle entered in all classes (group classes included) must be 'stated on the entry form; (3) the registered number of the sire, and dam of all animals entered in The purebred classes must be given at time of entry. -""; "That Class' 126 be altered to read:

'Heifer calved since July 1, 1929. in . profit'; that a class be inserted for, •s'Heifer cavled since July 1, 1929, dry'; ; that the. butter-fat test be judged on own. property and that the ''' "first,"second, arid third prize -winners -only foe 'exhibited' at the Show."

The report was moved, by Mr Frampton l , seconded by Mr S. P. Taylor, and adopted. . Draught Horse.

"That the judging for cups and medals, take place after the ordinary classes ;• that the words 'provided f t here is competition' be deleted in connection with the championship awards; that the following words be added to Class 177: 'Open to any dry mare or gelding, 3 years old and upwards'; that a class be included for 'motor delivery van suitable for tradesmen's purposes'; that only one judge be appointed; that the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association be asked to 'nominate a junior judge to assist our judge in these classes and suggesting to the Timaru Association that this Association be allowed to nominate one for their Show; that the annual horse parade be held as usual." This was moved by Mr S. Crosson and seconded by Mr A. Brown, who,

with Colonel .Findlay, expressed surprise that the committee had included motor-vans in the section. This reference was deleted without dissent.

It was stated that the junior judge would have no standing, but would merely be a learner. The remainder of the teport was adopted. Light Horse and Competitions.

''That the gate jump be not included in the maiden hunter class; that the bricks be replaced on the hen coop jump; that the words, 'provided there is competition' be deleted in connection with the championship awards; that the troop horse class be altered from 14.3-15.2 to 14.3-15.3; that the polo pony class be deleted; that the Lloyd Lindsay and tent pegging competitions be deleted; that the pony trots be open only to ponies exhibited at the Show and that no entry fees he charged for these events." This was moved by Mr A. P. Bruce, who said that the military events had taken up too much time in the ring. Colonel Findlay strongly the elimination of the military events. "Give the young fellows a chance," he said. "You have had your chance." He moved that the classes be retained. This was seconded by Mr Grigg and carried, and the remainder of the report was adopted, the size of the troop 'horses being retained, as in last year's catalogue.

Farm and 1 Dairy Produce. "That Class 274 be altered to read: ' Collection of small cakes and pastry (excluding biscuits), not less than six varieties, three of each;' that in the agricultural produce and flower section half, prize money be given in classes where there is competition, and that no second money be given unless four or more entries; that Class 316 be altered to read: ' Gut flowers (outdoorgrown, shrubs excluded), six varieties, non-colour in each vase, farmers only;' that a class be included for flowering shrubs*"

This was moved by Mr R. D. Cochrane and. carried, the second clause being .made to apply to flowers only.

Art and Industrial

"That Classes 326, 327,. 333. 341. 349 and 358 be deleted; that classes be included as follow sox (non-fingering wool); cushion, most artistic- embroidered apron, coloured

duchess set, worked bedspread, worked traycloth; that the following classes be included for articles made from wool:* Quilt; cushion, stuffed with wool.; collection toys; article, not otherwise specified, made from wool; worked bedspread, worked traycloth; that the prize money in the first four classes be £1 first and 10s second, and the latter class 10s first and 5s second; that the entry fees be 2s 6d and Is respectively." This was moved by Mr A. Gregory and adopted. Sheep Sections.

"That in the shorn classes the shearing date be altered from October 1 to September 1: that all associations in the South Island be asked to decide on a date suitable for all associations; that the halfbred and crossbred classes remain the same as last year; that tags be provided and placed on eheep for convenience of re-penning; that the sheep judging competition be on Borders, and that Colonel Findlay be asked to give a demonstration on same on the occasion of the annual horse parade; that no housing, trimming, covering or spraying be allowed in farmers' classes; that the .various breed societies be asked to donate medals for the respective breeds, as is donated by the Southdown Sheep Society; that the Association subsidise the donation of £5 received from Mr J. W. Watson to replace the Cochrane Cup won by i him last year for most points in lambs, and that it be made a challenge cup." This, was moved by Mr R. J. Martin, who said that the matter of the fixing of the date mentioned in the report, was intended to apply after this season.

The report was adopted. It was agreed to write thanking Mr Watson for his ,offer to replace the trophy won by him. Mr Brown presented a reoort regarding the preparation of the grounds for the show. It was decided by a narrow margin not to provide a class for motor delivery vans.