METHVEN SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 142, 28 March 1938, Page 8

METHVEN SHOW

TWENTY-SIXTH EXHIBITION. VERY SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE. THE CONCLUDING AWARDS. There could not have been better weather for the holding of the Alethven Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s twenty-sixth annual display of stock, produce, and domestic arts than that which prevailed on Saturday. The sun shone strongly all day and at times conditions were sultry.

The shoxv proved to be a great attraction, the gate receipts* totalling £137 9s 6d, compared with £79 last year. ' The organisation of the show was excellent and all sections were conducted without any trouble, a fact that was greatly appreciated by patrons and exhibitors, and the president (Mr C. H. Watson) was warmly congratulated on the success of the fixture.

Judging was not started as early as on former occasions, but once the judges had settled down to work the awards came through quickly and many of the section results were announced over the public speaker system which proved its value over and over again in keeping officials and patrons in touch with the progress of the show.

There was much to attract the interest of patrons in every department of the show and the high quality evident drew a full measure of admiration. The machinery section was a large one, and) the exhibits were closely inspected throughout the day. Several side show's were conducted in. the intei’ests of the Association, and these did very good business, a handsome sum being placed to the credit of the Association. A merry-go-round and chair-o-plane added to the festive air of the grounds. The grand parade of prize-winning stock was a feature of the day and other portions of the show were deserted while the parade was in progress. The parade was headed by the persident and the Methven Pipe Band, which also played during the afternoon. '

Mr H. E. Herring, AI.P., telegraphed from Bulls (Manawatu) expressing regret that he could not attend the show, and hoping that the fixture woidd again be a big success. The concluding awards were: — Streep. Flobk Ewes Crossbred Breeding Ewes, 4-tooth or over (3): D. and W. E. Hampton 1 and sp. It. J. Low 2. Three-quarterbred ewes, 4-tooth or over (4): R. J. Low 1,2, and sp. 5 D. G. Pritchett vli e. Three-quarterbred Ewes, 2-tooth (7): B. Watson 1 and sp. and v h c, McDonald Bros. 2, It. J. Low 3. Three-quarterbred ewe lambs (4): T. F. Hight 1,2 and sp., R. J. Low 2 and v h c. Halfbred or Corriedale Breeding Ewes, 4-tooth or over (2): C. H. Watson 1 and sp., B. V. Pearce 2. Same (6): T. F. Hight 1 and sp., B. Y. Pearce 2, J. W. Wright v h c. Same Ewe Lambs (6): T. F. Hight 1 and Sp, McDonald Bros. 2, J. W. Wright v h c. Merino breeding ewe (1): It. C. Todhunter. 1. Two-tooth Merino ewes (1): It. C. Todhunter I. Merino ewe lambs (1): It. C. Todhunter 1. Cattle. Shorthorns (Beef) —Bull (1): J. It. Dalton 1 and ch. Friesians.—Bull (1): M. Holland 1 and ch. Cow (1): M. Holland 1 and ch. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1935 (1): M. Holland 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1937 (2): M. Holland 1 and 2. Jerseys—Bull calved since July 1, 1936 (1): C. H. Watson 1. Dairy Cows.—Grade Cow (4) : A. E. Henderson 1,2, Res. Ch., and v li c. Grade Heifer, calved since July 1, 1935 (1): R. Laughlin 1. Pet Calf (3): Wm. McLennan 1, Billy Goodwin 2. Cotter’s Cow (2): A. E. Henderson 1, W. Church 2. Grade Jersey Cow (1): C. H. Watson 1, and ch. Fat Cattle.^—Fat Bullock, 3 years or over (1): M. Holland 1. Horses.

Filly Foal (9): I), and AY. E. Hampton 1 and sp., E. Galpin 2, B. D. Steffens 3, A. S. Milne v h c. Brood Mare (5): C. A. Campion 1 and sp., D. and AY. E. Hampton 2, A.. S. Alii no 3. Dry Maro (3): A. Graham Holmes 1, sp., and ch., C. A. Campion 2. Filly, 3 years (3): C. H. AVatson 1. Alare, 3 years or over (3): C. H. AA T atson 1, and sp., C. A. Campion 2. Filly, 2 years (4)A. G. Holmes 1, A. S. Milne 2, R. A. Oakley 3. Filly, 1 year (4): C. H. AVatson i and Res. ch., R. Alolloy 2, J. G. McLachlan 3. Brood Mare (2): D. and A\ r . E. Hampton 1. Pair of Mares (3): A. G. Holmes 1, D. and AV. E. Hampton 2, C, A. Campion 3. Three Mares or Fillies (2): D. and AA r . E. Hampton 1, C. A. Campion 2. Gelding, 4 years or over (1): R. Molloy 1. Gelding, 3 years (1); Reece Smith 1. Gelding, 2vrs (1): {?. A. Oakley 1. Gelding, up to 35ewt (1): R.. Molloy 1. Special for yearling colt (3) : A;. Graham Holmes 1. Draught Foal (4): D. and AY. E. Hampton 1 and sp. The New Zealand Clydesdale Horse Society Special for Yearling or Two-vear-old Registered Clydesdale Colt (4): E. J. AVatson 1. Two Animals (4): R. A. Oakley 1. Filly Foal (4): D. and AV. E. Hampton 1. Colt or Filly Foal (3): E. Galpin 1. Two-year-old Clydesdale Filly (4): A. Graham Holmes 1 and sp. Entire Colt or Gelding, and Filly (8): C. A. Campion and E. J. AA 7 atson (equal) 1 and sp. Cob (Alare or Gelding) up to 15 hands (5): Aliss L. AT. Lemon 1 and sp., Aliss Helen G. Rich 2, J. C. Irwin 3. Troop Horse (8): Lady Stewart 1 and sp., Aliss L. AI. Lemon 2, R. D. Hefford 3, J. C. Irwin v h c. Best Mannered Hack (1.1): Lady Stewart 1 and sp., Aliss AL Young 2, B. Aleares 3, L. J. Fechney v h c. Ponies—Brood Alare, over 13 hands (1): J. AY. Wright 1. Brood Alare, up to 13 hands (1): AAY R. Drummond 1. Pony, over 14 hands (6): G. H. Nicholl 1, Lilley Bros. 2, O. Digby v h c. Pony over 14 hands that has not won a first prize (3): G. H. Nicholl 1, Aliss E.

Dalton 2. Pony, over 13 and not over 14 hands (2): Lilley Bros 1. Pony, over 13 and not over 14 hands that has not won first prize (4): 0. Digby 1, Master Peter Christie, 2. Pony, over 12 and not over 13 hands (8): H. Copland 1 and ch., L. Davidson 2, Miss Jean Christie 3. Pony, 12 hands or under (3): Bruce Campbell 1, Master Morton Smith 2. Pony, 11 hands or under (5): Master Morton Smith 1, Master John Christie 2. Best Jumping Pony, 14.2 hands or under (3): Master E. H. Mulligan 1. Pony, over 14 hands and not over 14.2 (4): 0. Digby 1 and ch. ,Lilley Bros 2. Pony, 14 hands or under (1): 0. Digby 1. Pony, over 13 and not over 14 hands (2): Lilloy Bros. 1. Pony, 13 hands or under (3): H. Copland 1, L. Davidson 2. Pony Trotting and Riding Competitions—Pony, 13 hands or under (1) : Master Hooper 1, Miss Jenkins 2, D. Gerard 3. Pony, ridden by boy or girl under 10 years. (3): Miss Doris AleLaclilan 1, L. Davidson 2, B. V. Pearce 3. Boy Rider, under 10 years (2): J. F. Davidson 1. Boy Rider, 10 and under 14 (2): L. Davidson 1. Girl Rider under 10 years (1): Miss Doris McLachlan 1. Girl Rider, 10 and under 14 years (2): Miss Nola Jenkins 1.

Hunters—Maiden, 11 stone or over (9) : A. Dalton 1, L. J. Fechney 2, C. E. Fechney 3. Miss M. Young v h c. Hunter, to 11 stone (7): R. Neill 1, Miss H. A. and W. R. Lemon 2, R. D. Hefford 3. Hunter, to 14 stone (8): Jarman and Rudd’s Laddie 1 and ch., A. Dalton 2, Miss li. H. Muirhead 3. Hunt'er, to be ridden by lady (11): Jarman and Rudd 1, Miss Helen G. Rich 2, K. Neill 3, Miss M. Young v li c.

Ponies (judge, Colonel Findlay)— Brood mare, 13 to 14.2 (1): J. V • Wright 1. Brood mare, with foal at foot, to 13 hands (1): W, R. Drummond 1. Pony mare or gelding, 14 to 14.2 (6): G. H. Nicoll 1, Lilley Bros. 2, O. Digby v b e. Maiden pony, 14 to 14.2 (3): j. McLeod 1, Miss E. Dalton 2. Pony, 13 to 14 hands (2) : Lilley Bros. 1. Maiden pony, 13 to 14 hands (4): 0. Digby 1, Master Peter Christie 2. Pony, 12 tO 13 hands (9): TT. Copland’s Starlight 1, L. Davidson 2. Pony, 12 hands or under > (3): Bruce Campbell 1, Morton Smith 2. Pony, 11 hands- or under ,(o): Morton Smith 1, Jno. Christie 2. Jumping pony (2): E>. H., Mulligan 1. Pigs. Porker, 1151 b (2): Jas. Simpson 1,2 and sp. Baconer, up to 1501 b (2): Jas. Simpson 2, and sp. Baconer, up t° 2251 b (2): Jas. Simpson 1 and 2. Baconer, up to 1801 b (2): Jas. Simpson 1 and 2. Berkshire Sow, any age (1): A. L. Barnett 1. Same, 12 months or under (2): A. L. Barnett 1,2 and sp. Berkshire Boar, any age (1): A. L. Barnett'l. White Boar, any age (2): Ashburton High School Board 1, Master E. D. Alexander 2. Tamworth Sow, any age (3): Jas. Simpson 1 and 3, G. E. and P. E». C. Gillet 2. Tamworth Sow,. 12 months or under (2): Jas. Simpson 1, G. E. and P. E. C. Gillet 2. Tamworth Boar, any age (1): Jas. Simpson 1. Same, under 12 months (1) : Jas. Simpson 1. Sheep Dogs. Smooth-haired Working Dog or Slut (9): Chas. Wightman 1 and sp., E. J. McGuigan 2, D. Ensor 3. Long-haired Working Dog or Slut (8): J. Grieve 1 and sp., T. L. Jenkins 2, P. Ensor 3. Bearded Working Dog or Slut (4): E. J. McGuigan 1, R. Ensor 2, A. W. Urquhart v h c. Sheep Dog Race (6): W. E. Newton 1, E. J. Mulligan 2. Farm Produce. Cross Seven Wheat (11): W. S. Marshall 1, R. C. Todhunter 2, J. S. Simpson 3, J. H. Muirhead v lx c. Hunters (2) R. G. Adams 1, J. H. Muirhead 2. Tuscan (15): S. Thompson 1 and sp., Pascoe Bros. 2, J. Carr 3, R. A. Callaghan v h c. Oats, Gartons (4): A. W. Symes 1 and sp., A. S. Milne 2, G. J. Suttee v li c. Duns (3): E. J. McGuigan 1, R. E. A. Lock 2. Algerian (3): J. H. Muirhead 1, G. J. Suttee 2. Oats Any variety (1): R. E. A. Lock 1; Cow Grass (1): G. J. Suttee 1. Dressed Ryegrass (11): W. Gimson 1,2 and sp., G, J. Suttee 3, J. R. Dalton v h c. Western Wolths (7): J. R. Dalton 1,2 and sp., F. G. Mangin 3. Partridge Peas (1): G. J. Suttee 1 and sp. Blue Lupin (2): J. G. Lilley 1, W. Gimson 2. Bale Hay (5) : R, G. M. Dart 1, R. J. Low 2, M. McCale v h c. Home Industries. Cooking.—Dark Fruit Cake*(s): Mrs J. R. Gx'igg 1 and sp., Mrs S. K. Wielv 2, Miss Al. Farquliar v li c. Ashburton Power Board Special for Dark Fruit Cake, cooked in an Electric Oven (5): Mrs J. Fleming 1 and sp., Miss Ella Lowery 2, Mrs G. Kelly v h c: Lunch for Ploughman (2): Mrs A. J. Penney I, Miss L. S. Watson 2. Plum Pudding (3): Mrs S. K. Wielv 1 and sp., Mrs G. Kelly 2, Mrs L. Maginnes 3. Needlework. Embroidered Apron (7): Miss I. Edo 1 and sp., Miss G. Spriggs 2, Mrs G. Pike 3, Mrs A. Hall v li c. Hand Embroidered Organdi Article (3): Miss 1. Erie 1, Miss Rona Waddington 2. Handkerchief Sachet (4): Mrs G. Newton 1 and sp., Mrs G. Pike 2, Miss I. Edo v h c. Cushion (5): Mrs G. Newton 1, Miss V. Simpson 2, Miss Mary Taylor v h o. Dinner Waggon Mats (4): Miss J. Keenan 1, Mrs C. H. Watson 2, Miss E. Sparrow v h c. Child’s Dross (3) Miss K. Dickie 1, Miss H. C. Dickie. 2. Cross Stitching (2): Mrs C. H. Watson 1 and 2. Tatting (4): Mrs C. H. Watson 1 sp., and v h c, Mrs J. Pearce 2. Flowers. Sweet Peas (2): Mis G. H. Lamb 1 and sp., Mrs J. McCormick 2. Ostrich Prime Asters (5): Mrs A. H. Guthrie I and sp., Miss N. Campbell 2, Miss L. Rea v h c. Single Asters (1): Mrs A. LI. Guthrie 1. Violas (4): Mrs G. H. Lamb 1, Mrs J. McCormick 2. Pansies (3): Miss Mary Taylor 1, Mrs J. McCormick 2. Zinnias (7): Mrs H. E. Richards 1, Miss Mary Taylor 2, Mrs Reece Smith 3, Miss Betty Alurdocli v h c. Petunias (5): Mrs W. E. Hampton 1, Miss C. Holmes 2, Mrs J. R. Grigg v h c. Carnation (2): Mrs S. Campbell 1, Mrs J. McCormick 2. j

African marigolds (3): Miss C. Llolmes I, Mrs A. LI. Guthrie 2. French Marigolds (3): Mrs J. R. Grigg 1, Mrs J. McCormick 2. Roses (8): Mrs J. McCormick 1, Mrs H. E. Richards 2, Mrs E A. Bland 3. Champion Rose (3): Miss Mary Taylor 1. Double Dahlias (4): W. Iv. Wilson 1 and 2, Mrs Recce Smith vh c. Gladiola (3): Miss Mary Taylor 1, Airs J. R, Grigg 2. Single Geranium (3): Miss Alary Taylor 1, Airs AV. E. Hampton 2. Double Geranium (3): Alls W. E. Hampton 1, Airs E. A. Bland 2. Alichaelmas Daisy (6): Miss Mary Taylor 1, Airs .1. McCormick 2, Airs J. R. Dalton v h c. Hcdlenium (3): Airs J. AlcCormick 1, Airs J. R. Grigg 2. Hydrangea (3): Airs AV. E. Hampton 1, Mrs E. A. Bland 2. Dahlias (1): AAL K. AA’ilson 1. Gladiolus (2): Airs S. Campbell 1. Pot Plant, foliage (1): Aliss Afarie Fleming 1.

Decorative Classes. Zinnias (2): Airs H. E. Richards 1 and sp., Mrs A. H. Guthrie 2. Calendulas (1): Aliss Alary Taylor 1. Alixed Flowers (3): Airs G. H. Lamb 1 and sp., Airs J. McCormick 2. Sweet Peas (3): Airs G. H. Lamb 1 and sp., Airs J. AlcCormick 2. Asters (3): Mrs L. A. Watson 1, Aliss Mary Taylor 2. Nasturtiums (4): Aliss Mary Taylor 1 and 2, Airs S. Campbell v li c. Autumn F'oliage (2): Mrs G. Johns 1, Airs J. McCormick 2. Vase of Iceland Poppies (2): Mrs G. Johns 1, Mrs J. McCormick 2. Vase of Any Flowers (4): Airs G. Johns 1, Mrs J. AlcCormick 2, Aliss Alary Taylor v h c. Vase of Flowers, girls under 15 (11): Joan Goodwin 1, Alargaret Goodwin 2, Ruth Kennedy 3, Frances Burrows v h c. Victorian Posy (4): Mrs G. Johns 1,2, and sp., Airs J. AlcCormick v h e. Lady’s spray (5): ALrs J. AlcCormick 1 and sp., Airs G. Johns 2 and v h c.