COUNTRY SHOWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 31, 7 February 1928, Page 11

COUNTRY SHOWS.

UPPER WAIROA.

FINE SHEEP AND JERSEYS

LIST OF AWARDS. Central situation largely accounted for a record public attendance <-it the seventh annual show of the Upper "Wairoa Agricultural and Pastoral Association, ■which tvas held at Tangiteroria on Saturday. There ■was a big contingent of cars from Wliangarei, Mangakahia Valley, Dargaville and other Wairoa River settlements. Particularly noticeable was the largo classes in the ring events, competition being Veen, and some particularly tine animals called forth favourable comment from the judge. Entries in the draughts, heavy and light, were not many, but up to show standard. Cattle were represented by Jerseys. Shorthorns and Friesians. Jerseys piedominating. The Jersey judge, who officiated in a similar capacity when the first show was held seveu years ago, commented on the improvement in all classes, especially young stock, which proved that owners'were working on the right lines. In marked contrast were the Shorthorns, which lacked preparation, and were in poor condition, due primarily to the exceedingly dry season. Sheep were the most outstanding feature of the show, being of excellent quality and breeding, chiefly confined to Romneys. These were particularly fine, and the entries constituted a recordFollowing are the results of the major sections : — HORSES. Judge, Mr. T. Bezar- (WhangareH. Heavy Draught.—Pair heavy draughts : J. Neil (Kirikopuni) 3. Only entry. Marc with foal at foot: J. Neil 1. Only entry. Light Draught.—Mare or gelding, any age: J. Neil 3, - and Four entries, general purpose horse, ridden : -G. 11. Williams (Kirikopuni) 1, J. Neil Only entries. Half-bred Hacks. >— Muro with foal at foot: W. Dalbeth (Kiriponui) 3. Only entry. Mare suitable for breeding remounts: T. Wreaks (Pukehuia) 1, J. Clarke 2, T. Morgan (Iloutui 3. Roadsters. —Hack up to 3.1.0: J. Davidson (Maungakaramea) 3. T. O'Carroll (Maungakaramea) 2, C. Johnstone (Pukebuia) ■">. Four entries. Pony 15.2 nnd under: N. Nash (Tangiteroria 3. R. Wilkins (Arapohue> J. Sloane (Pukehuia) 3. Five entries. Hack up to Ki.O : M. 'Morrin Mungurahu) 1, J. C. Ambury (Mititai) J. Clarke (Pakotai) 3. Seven entries. Pony 14.2 and under: J. Nash 1 and 3, J. C. Ambury 2. Hack, 13.0: J. C. Amhury 3. Miss Harding 2, Miss Foster 3. Maiden hunting competition; J. C. Embury 3. J. j Sloane 2, J. O'Carroll 3. Military horse: M. Morrin 1, J. C. Ambury 2. R. Wilkins 3. Girl rider under 14: Miss N. Coleman 3, Miss R. Rountree 2, Miss M. Rountree 3. Cob 14.3 and under: J. Rerrich 3, R. Wilkins 2. R. Williams 3. Weight-carrying i cob: Miss Harding 3. R. Williams 2, J. Clarke 3. P.oy rider ujider 14 : V. Weston ! 1, J. Sloane, jun., G. Hawkins 3. Pony j hunter 34 2 and under: J. C. Ambury 3\ J. Sloane 2 and 3. Lady's hack :M. Morrin 1. Miss Foster 2, J.' Clarke 3. Paced hack: M. Morrin 3. J. C. Ambury 2. J. Davidson 3. Lightweight hunter: J. Sloane 3 and "J, A. Cossill 3. Heavyweight hunter: M. Morrin 1, T. Clotwortby 2, T. O'Carroll 3. COMPETITIONS. Lady rider: Miss Morrin 3. Miss Foster 2. Miss Harding 3. Gentleman rider o\ or hurdles: R. Wilkins 1, J. Johnstone 2, U. Lang 3. Champion hunter: M. Morrin 1, J. C. Ambury 2. T. Clotwortby 3. Walking horse: J. Davidson I,' Miss Foster 2 N Morley 3. Champion hack: N. Morrin. Stockmen's competition: J. Wilson 3, Lang 2j High jump; J. Sloane's Bubble J, J i> Johnson 2. CATTLE. Registered Fedigree bilking Shorthorns (Judge, Mr. H. Hutchinson. Huajiui).—Bull calved since June 30, 19:r7 : W. Dalbeth I.' Cow: W. Dalbeth 1 and 2; only entries. Heifer, calved since June 30. lOiio : W. Dalbeth 1. 2 and 3. Heifer calved since June 30 1927; W. Dalbeth 1. Frisians. —Cow :_\V. Dalbeth 1 and Z. f He'lfer, "calved since January 30, 192(J: ■*" Heifer, calved since June 30, 1927 ; W. Dalbeth 1 and 2. Pedigree Jerseys (Judge, Mr. R. A. Lewis, Northern Wairoa) Championship bull: C. M. Taylor. Championship cow :J. Nash Bull, 2 years: C. M. Taylor 1. R. G. Murdoch 2 and 3. _ Bull, dne year: C. M. Taylor 1, J. Nash 2. Bull calved since June 30. 1925: J. Nasb 1, C. M. Taylor 2. R. A. C. Clarke 3. Cow, in milk, calved before June 30. 1925; J. Nash, C. M. Taylor 2. R. G. Murdoch 3. Heifer, in milk, calved before June 30. 1925: J. Nash. Heifer calved since June 30. 1926: j. Nash 3. K. G. Murdoch 2. Heifer, calved since June 00. 1927 : J. Nash 1. R. G. Murdoch '2. Grade Jerseys.—Cow. in milk : C. M Tavlor 1 and 3, R. G. Murdoch 2. Cow or heifer, in milk, calved before June 30 1925 • R. G. Murdoch 1. A. Beatty 2. C. M. Taylor 3. Heifer, in milk, calved since June'3o 192o: R. G. Murdoch 3. C. M. Taylor 2 and 0. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1920A Beatty 1, F. Ward 2, C. M. Taylor 3. Heifer yearling hy a registered pedigree Jersey bull: J. Nash 1. A. Beatty 2. C. C. Clarke 3. Heifer calf, by a registered pedigree Jersey bull :A. Beattv 1 C M Taylor 2 and 3. Three hand-fed heifer calves, by registered pedigree Jersey bull: P. Ward 1, C. M. Taylor 2. A. Beattv 3. Heifer calf, reared by schoolchild : A. Ward 1, R. P. Murdoch 2, C. M. Taylor 3. SHEEP. Judge: Mr. J. T. Dodds, Huarau. Komney Marsh registered ram, over 2 years: T. N. Blake 3, champion, and special awards for best ram. registered or otherwise. Pedigree ram. 2-tooth : .T. Wilson 1. James Nash 2. A. E. Harding 3. Registered ram, 2-tooth. bred by exhibitor: J. Wilson 1, A. E. Harding 3. Registered ram lamb: J. Wilson 1. Stonex Bros 2. T. N. Blake 3. Three ram lambs: Stones Bros. 3, Wilson 2 and 3. Ewe : Stonex Bros. 1. A. E. Harding 2. Three ewes • StoDex Bros. 1, Wilson 2. Two-tooth ewes : A. E. Harding 3 and 2 and champion, Stonex Bros 3. Three 2-tooth ewes: Jas. Nash 1. A. E. Harding 2. Three 3-tooth ewes: T. N. Blake 1. A. E. Harding 2. •T. Nash 3. Romney Marsli flock ram, over 2 years : B. Coleman 3. Hales and Ward 2 and 3. Two-tooth ram: Hales and Ward 1 and 2. Two-tooth ram. bred bv exhibitor: Ben Coleman 1. Ram lamb B. Coleman 1. Ewe: B. Coleman 1, Males and Ward 2. Pen of 3 ewes: B. Coleman 3, Hales and Ward 2. Two-tooth ewe : Hales and Ward 3.. Three ewes: Hales and Ward 1. Three ewe lambs: Hales and Ward 1 and 3. B. Coleman 2.. Southdowns. —Ram, over 2 vears : T G Davidson 1. Lamb: T. G. Davidson 3 and 2. Three ewes: T. G. Davidson 3. T. N. Blake 2. 2-tooth ewes : T. N. Blake Ryelands.—Ram, over 2 years : Joe Nash 1. POULTRY. Black Orpington cock : F. Gould 3. 'White Runner drake: F. Gould 3. 2, and 3. White Runner duck : F. Gould 3, 2 and 3. PRODUCE. Maize. # stalks: Hales and Ward 1. Pumpkin, table : Hales and Ward 1. Pump- j kin, largest: Hales and Ward 1. Marrow, green : Hales and Ward 1 and 2. Vegetables.—Carrots, short : Hales and Ward 1. Cabbage, drumhead: A. S. Neilften 1 and 2. Potatoes. 51b: Hales and Ward 1. Onions, brown : Hales and Ward 1 and 2. Onions, straw coloured : W. A. Mansell 1. Onions, largest : Hales and Ward 1. W. A. Mansell 2. Tomatoes, ribbed : O. S. Neilsen 1. Hen eggs (6) : N. Williams I and 2, W. A. Mansell 3. BABY SHOW. Boy. under 12 months. —Mrs. Hook 3, Mrs. Cates 2. Mrs. Holster 3. Boy. under 2 years.—Mrs. J. Taylor 3, Mrs. Bramble 2. Mrs. Rowntree 3. Fruit. —Four Delicious apples: Mrs. c. Gould 1. Cooking apples : Mrs. C. Gould 1 and 2. Peaches: Mrs. Horace Massey II and 2. Uncurcd lemons: Mrs. \V. A. Mansell 1.