MAYFIELD SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 130, 14 March 1938, Page 8

MAYFIELD SHOW

A SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE. THE CONCLUDING RESULTS. Tho weather conditions on Saturday could not have heen better for the holding of the' Mayfield Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s 18th annual exhibition of stock and produce, and a record attendance was attracted to tho fixture, which was a success in every department. Though the early morning prospects were not bright, rain having fallen throughout the night, the day turned out beautifully fine. The dull conditions of the early morning held back the arrival of exhibitors at the showgrounds and the judging was consequently not started till some time aftei» the usual hour for this work to be put in hand. At the same time, the stewards and other officials had the arrangements well in hand, and the whole working of the Show went through smoothly. Results were announced quickly, and for an hour or two before the bulk of the general public arrived at the show there was a bustling scene in all parts of the ground as the judges got to work.

. The machinery and motor-car exhibits were on a new section of the ground. This was not so large as that of last year, but many patrons found it a very interesting part of the day. The several side-shows and stalls were erected in one straight alley instead of being in a group as hitherto. An improvement was noted in the parking of lorries used to convey stock to the show. In the past these have been permitted to stand near the sheep pens, but on Saturday they were parked in a paddock behind the sheep pens, leaving much more clear space for patrons to move about.

' Quality was the keynote of the show. In live-stock and in the produce and arts and crafts sections there were many very fine exhibits, and the show rings, sheep pens, cattle lines and produce shed drew the attention of patrons from the start of the day rill late in the afternoon. The grand parade was watched with much interest, and a feature this year was the inclusion of the children with their pet lambs The jumping and hack events, which had attracted a large entry, roused a good deal of enthusiasm, and the type of animal on show was a further demonstration of the claim that the district can offer light horses equal to any in the island. Several competitions were conducted 'and created some amusement.

The loud-speaker installation again proved to be a boon. The president (Mr R. J. Mulligan) and his officials are to be warmly congratulated on the success of the show. The whole day went along without a hitch, and patrons spent an enjoyable and profitable outing. The concluding results were: Horses. Draughts—Entire colt, ’ 2 years (1): Jas. Blair 1. Colt or gelding, one year (1) Estate late J. A. Fleming 1 and res. ch. Dry mare, four years or over (2) Jas. Blair 1, AY. Logan Doyle 2. Filly, three years (2): C. H. Watson 1 and res. ch. Filly, two years (3): W. Logan Doyle 1, Jas. Cormack 2. Filly, one year (2): C. H. AVatson 1 and ch. Mare with foal at foot (4): Estate late J. A. Fleming 1 and 3, Jas ; . Blair 2. Colt or filly foal (7): Jas. Blair 1, Estate late J. A. Fleming 2 and 3, Jas. Cormack hc. Best foal by “Royal Chancellor (special) (1): j. J. Mulligan 1. Mare and two of her progeny (2): Estate late J. A. Fleming 1, J. J. Mulligan 2. Gelding, three years (1): R. J. Mulligan 1. Gelding, fwo years (2): J. J. Mulligan 1, Jas. Cormack 2. Pair of geldings (1): R. J. Mulligan 1. Pair of mares or fillies (3): C. H. A\ r atson 1, Jas. Blair 2. Three mares or fillies (1): Jas. Blair 1. Best walking draught (4): Jas. Blair 1, C. H. AVatson 2, Estate late J. A. Fleming 3. Ponies—Pony stallion, under 14 hands (1): Lilley Bros. 1 and ch. Pony ■brood mare, under 14.2 (3): Lilley Bros. 1 and 3, Miss Ruth Harrison 2, Miss June Cresswell li c. Cob, 14 to 15 hands (9): Lilley Bros. 1, Miss H. G. Rich 2 and res. ch., Miss Y. H. M. Nichols 3, O. Digby h c. Cob, 13 to 14 hands (5): O. Digby 1 and ch., Miss June Cresswell 2, Miss J. Edgar Jones 3, Shirley 11. Jaine li c. Pony, 13 to 14 hands (11) : Lilley Bros. 1 and res. ch., Miss Y. H. M. Nichols 2, E. H. Mulligan 3, Miss J. Edgar Jones h c. Pony, 12 to 13 hands (4): H. M. Copland 1, Master L. Davidson 2, J. C. Guinness 3, Master L. N. Cliisnall h c. Pony, 11 to 12 hands (2): Miss June Cresswell 1. Pony, 11 . hands and under (4): GL L. Cresswell 1, Julie Nicoll 2, Bruce Johnston 3. Cob, 14 to 14.3 hands (5): 0. Digby 1, Lilley Bros. 2, J. R. Simpson 3. Cob or pony, 13 to 14 hands (6): Lilley Bros. 1, 0. Digby 2, AY. J. Skilling 3, Shirley H. Jaine h c. Poiny, up to 13 hands (2): H. M. Copland 1 and ch., Master L. Davidson 2 and res. ch. School children’s turnout (5): G. L. Cresswell 1, Shirley H. Jaine 2, Desmond AVhiting 3, Derek Prebble h c. Best saddle .pony, under 12 hands—June Cresswell I. G. L. Cresswell 2. Galashiels Tropfiy, best girl rider under 10: Miss M. Digby. Reserve champion pony: Lilley Bros. Jumping pony (3): E. H. Mulligan 1, Lilley Bros. 2, 0. Digby 3. Jumping pony, under 13 hands (1): Miss June Cresswell 1. Best boy rider under 13 years (1): H. M. Copland 1. Harewood Challenge Cup, for boy or girl under 13 years, with pony up to 14 hands (3). iff. M. Copland 1, Miss J. Cresswell 2, Miss B. Cresswell 3.

Thoroughbred—Entire horse (2): AV. G. Marshall I,*T. Pennal 2. Dry mare (4) : J. Roberts l,.Miss M. Young 2, R. J. Mulligan 3.

Harness —Tandem (1): Lilley Bros. 1. Gig horse (8): Miss V. H. M. Nichols 1 and champion, Miss H. G. Rich 2 and reserve champion, Mrs A. G. Barton 3. Dogcart horse (3): Miss R. H. MuirJiead 1, ,T. M. Digbv 2, B. Fechney 3. Maiden (TV: E. AY. Roberts 1, R. D. Hefford 2, J. M. Digby 3. Best turnout (4): Miss H. G. Rich 1, Miss H.

A. and AV. R. Lemon 2, J. AI. Digby 3. Hackneys—Hack, non-winner of first prize in saddle (8): J. Roberts 1, R. J. Mulligan 2, J. C. Guinness 3. Hack, to 11 stone (6): F. AV. Jarman 1, M. Young 2, Miss 11. A. and AV. R. Lemon 3. To 13 stone (0): Lady Stewart 1, M. Farrell 2, Miss A. T. AVillianis 3. To 15 stone (4): F. AV. Jarman 1, Miss R. H. Muirhead 2, A. Dalton 3. Troop horse (8): R. D. Hefford 1, B. Fechney 2, Lady Stewart 3. AVomen’s hack (9): Miss M. Young 1 and reserve champion, F. A\ r . Jarman 2, M. Farrell 3. AValking hack (8): M. Farrell 1, F. AV. Jarman 2, Miss R. M. Muirhead 3. Mare, suitable breeding hunter (4): Miss IV. Bland 1, R. D. Hefford 2, H. C. Barton 3.

Hunters—Wire, jump (7): A. Dalton 1, K. Neill 2, Miss J. Edgar Jones 3. Maiden hunter »(9): B. Mears 1, A. Drummond 2, B. Fechney 3. Hunter to 12 stone (10): K. Neill 1, Miss M. Young 2, J. Roberts 3. To 14 stone (5): F. AV.. Jarman 1, A. Dhlton 2, Miss Edgar Jones 3. Hunter, woman rider (10): Miss H. G. Rich 1, Miss M. Young 2, Miss R. 11. Muirhead 3. Best jumper (8): A. Dalton 1 and champion, Miss M. Marsh 2 and reserve champion, M. Farrell 3. Cattle. Heifers—Three cows or heifers for dairy purposes (1): R. Oakley 1. Milking Shorthorn —Milking Shorthorn bull (1): J- M. Johnson 1. Do., cow (1): J. M. Johnston 1 and res. ch. Milking Shorthorn heifer (2): J. M. Johnston 1 and 2. Needleworki. Shopping bag (7): Mrs R. E. L’mbrick 1, Airs R. G. Simpson 2, Miss Josephine Keenan 3, Airs E. AA r . Roberts li c. 13ed Jacket, fancy knitting (11): Airs H. E. Buiek I, Airs C. H. Watson 2, Airs F. G. Harris 3, Airs P. J. Andrew hc. Pullover or cardigan, fancy knitting (5): Airs Alex. Hall 1, Aliss G. Ivey 2, Aliss Josephine Keenan 3, Airs L. R. Alclntyre h c. Same, child’s (3): Airs L. R. Alclntyre 1, Airs S. Hurd 2, Aliss J. Prebble 3. Hand-knitted tea cosy, wool (6): Airs P. J. Andrew 1, Airs C. J. Johnstone 2, Aliss Ida Ede 3, Aliss Lucy Boyd hc. Guest towel (8): Aliss AV. AI. Limbrick 1, Airs Alex. Hall 2, Aliss L. S. Watson 3, Aliss Josephine Keenan h c. Thrift article, not wool (8): Aliss L. S. AVatson 1, Airs I>. Dickie 2, Airs George Alurdoeh 3, Aliss J. Ede hc. Tatting (2): Airs C. H. AA r atson 1 and 2. Hand-knitted garment, 19 and under (5): Aliss D. Austin 1, Aliss S. Tilly 2, Aliss Lena Aloore 3, Shirley H. Jaine h c. Hand-knitted gloves, cap and scarf (1): ’Airs F. G. Harris 1.

Juvenile Section. Schools’ Agricultural Clubs’ Competitions—Calves (8): Joyce Alarsh (Mayfield Schol) 1, Eric Jones (Ruapuna School) 2, Dick Rushton (Anama School) 3, June Harrison (Alayfield School) h c. Lambs (11): Norma Alarsh (Mayfield School) 1, Joyce Alarsh (Mayfield School) 2, Douglas AlcKay (Alayfielcl School) 3, Joyce Rushton (Anama School) h e. Competitions. Pony Trotting Competitions—Pony OTer i2 hands (6): Shirley Jaine 1, Derek Prebble 2. Pony under 12 hands (2): Aliss June Cresswell 1. Flag race : F. Pratt 1, Ruth Harrison 2. Musical chairs: V. Digby 1, J. Lysaght 2. Collie sheep dog race: B. Newton 1, G. Branch 2. Trotters or u n hoppled pacers’ race (7): F. R. Alorrcw 1, R. Butterick 2. Highland Dancing. Highland fling, County only: Lorna Smith I,' Esna Harrison 2, Donald Cooke 3. Same, district only (under 10/: Pat Harrison 1, Evelyn Eaton and Nalda Shimmins (equal) 2. Irish jig, district only, 10 and over: Audrey AVhiting 1, Zona Elms 2, Alargot Austin 3. Sailors’ hornpipe, open, under 14: Shirley James 1, Lorna Smith and Alargaret Chambers (equal) 2, Donald Cooke 3. Highland fling, under 14: Shirley James, 1 Joan Sheehan and Betty Fowke (equal) 2, Esna Harrison 3.