ASHBURTON SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 24, 8 November 1940, Page 8

ASHBURTON SHOW

THE SIXTY-FOURTH DISPLAY.

A SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE. THE CONCLUDING AWARDS. It was not only the excellent weather ' that made the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s sixty-fourth annual exhibition of. live stock, produce and domestic arts a great success, for the officials of the Association had spent a good deal of time and thought in the preparation of the exhibition, which w r as enjoyable from any angle or viewpoint. The weather assisted in no small measure in swelling the attendance. In the morning the conditions were ideal, but later there was steady cool breeze from the east, with a promise of rain in the clouds which piled up in the Avest, but the latter part of the afternoon Avas pleasant for patrons and for exhibitors and officials. ,•; Quality avus on a high standard among all sections of the# live stock group and there Avcre many outstanding animals. . Competition Avas very keen in all classes and the Association is to be congratulated on haA’ing issued a Schedule that proved to be so attractive to exhibitors. While there were many parts of the slunv Avhich proved decidedly interesting to hundreds of patrons, there AA'as no doubt that the- main judging rings Avorc the chief attraction. There, some very fine horsemanship Avas displayed and the hunting classes, as Avell as the pony events, Averc Avatched with appreciative attention. . , For all sections of the very large crowd which Avas on the ground there was something to interest, and it goes without saying that patrons thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The concluding results Avcre:—

Championship Awards. Harness horse—Miss Mary Digby. ' Jersey bull —A. 0. Silcock, and reserve. Hunter—A. Allen, “Charles.” Border Leicester—Ram, J. Findlay and reserve. Gelding—A. Graham Holmes. Saddle horse—C. L. Orbell. v Hunter—R. Allan. Cob—J. C. Guinness. Pony—T. Gee. . Cattle. Jerseys-—Three cows or heifers (3): H. D. Buttericlc 1, A. O. Silcock 2, J. L. Tucker 3. Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1938 (2): A. 0. Silcock 1, F. J. W. Ell 2. Calved since July 1, 1938 (3).: A. 0. Silcock 1, J. C. Guinness 2, C. R. Moriartv 3. Calved since July I, 1939 (4): J. C. Guinness 1, A. 0. Silcock 2 and 3. Aliy age, with two progeny (1): A. 0. Silcock 1. , Juvenile —Heifer calf, born after July 1 (12): C. Small 1, N. GreenaAvay 2 aiid 3, H. Butterick v h c, M. Small li c,, I* Penrose c. 1, Butter Fat Test—Cow, any breed, giving the best butter-fat results under the Babcock Test (14): N. H. Griffith (6.9) 1, H. Brown 67.2) 2, G. H. B. Lill (4.2) 3. Beys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Club’s —Yearling heifer, bred during the 193940 season (2): A. Davison 1, R. M. Butterick 2.

Horses.

Saddle—Judges—Troop horses and re-mount class: Colonel J. Findlay; others: Mr G, Reid (Balclutha)— Roadster or hack (16): C. L. Orbell 1, Mrs [Graham Holmes 2, Miss Janet Grigg 3, W. R. Lemon .v h e. Mare or gelding, up to 15st (14): C. L. Orbell 1, R. Allan 2, W. R- Lemon 3. Up to 13st weight (5): Airs J. H. Grigg 1, Miss P. Orbell 2, Mrs Graham Holmes 3, L. J. Fcchney v h c. Fit to carry not less than, list (11): C. L. Orbell 1, Mrs Graham Holmes 2, Mrs Graham Holmes 3, Miss C. M. Frampton v h c. Park hack (7): Mrs Graham Holmes 1, Mrs H. A. Bruce 2, J, C. Guinness 3, Miss 0. M. Frampton.. v hc. Lady’s hack (12): Mrs Giaham Holmes 1, Miss C. M. Frampton 2, Mrs J. H. Grigg 3, Miss P. Orbell vh c. Best mannered hack (11): Miss C. M. Frampton 1, C. L. Orbell 2) Mrs J) H'. Grigg 3, Miss J. Edgar Jones v h e. Mare, suitable for breeding remounts (6): R. IL, Hcfford 1, R< G. Alorris 2, R. L. Smitheram 3. Troop horse: Mrs C, AV. AVliettor 1, J. C. Guinness 2, Mrs H. A. Bruce 3. Hunters—Judge: Air G. Reid. Alaiden (7): Aliss C. M. Frampton 1, AV. R. Lemon 2, Aliss C. Al Frampton 3, JL L, Smitheram v li c Up to list (7): Aliss P. Orbell 1, C. L. Orbell 2, Airs Graham Holmes 3, R. Ah an y h c. Up to list (7): Mrs Graham Holmes 1, C. L. Orbell 2, R. Allan 3. Lady’s (8): R. Allan 1, C. L. Orbell 2, Aliss P. Oxhell 3.' Best qualified (9): R. Allan 1, Aliss P. Orbell 2, Airs Graham Holmes 3. Dual jumping: R. Alien, “Charles,” and “Romeo” 1, Airs G. Holmes, ‘ ‘Sir Owen” and “Peters Pic” 2; consolation: AV. R. Lemon, “Cappy Ricks” 1, Aliss C. N. Frampton, ‘■Lucky Girl” 2, A. R. Dalton, “Bay Comet” 3,

, Rouios—Alare or gelding, not exceeding 12 hands high (9): Aliss S. Lowery 1, Miss B. Williams 2, T. C Grigg 3, W. Boag, jnr. v It c, S. and B. Lundy h e. J. Skilling c. Alaiden, not exceeding 11 hands, never won first prize (4): Gee and Bush ell 1 and champ., Aliss A. McPherson 2, Aliss C. AI. Frampton 3. Pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 14 hands: Thomas Gee 1 and champ., Aliss E. Jones 2, J. S. and R. B. Lilley 3, Aliss A. AlcPherson v h c, Barry Vaughan li e. Not exceeding 13 hands (4): Geo and Bushell 1, Aliss S. Lowcry 2, H AI. Copland 3, Aliss Al. AlcInnes v h c. Sheep Dog Trials. Maiden Trial ■ J. H. Roberts <s6pts) I D. Mclntosh (52pts) 2, G. E. Milhams (Sllpts) 3. Open trial: J. H. Roberts (o6pts) 1, R. Fortune (olpts, 2, F. 'Ey Fronting (52}pts) 3. r Young: Farmers" Competition. The stock-judging was won by D.

G. Tait and E, AVitholl who were equal. Hinds won the shield for the third time in succession. ’ Cookery. School Classes —Ashburton Gas Company’s special lor sausage rolls cooked in gas oven (11): Tv. Fordo 1. Meccano. Modol, hv exhibitor over 12 (6) : R. Fitzgerald 1. Under 12 (2): H. Cullen 1. AVorking 'model, over 14 (1): 0. Rol--1 inson 1. Grasses and Flowers. Collection 20 useful pasture grasses and legumes, County. Alounting, labelling and general appearance taken into consideration (6): AL AlcTntosh 1, 'AT. O’Grady 2, E .Knox 3. Collection six sorts of flowers, grown in school gardens in County (1): AVillowby School.