WHANGAREI SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 282, 28 November 1929, Page 18

WHANGAREI SHOW.

COMMENT BY JUDGES. SHEEP AND CATTLE AWARDS. COMPETITION RESULTS. (From Our Special Correspondent.) WHANG ARE I, Wednesday.... Judging at the Wliangarei A. and P. Show was completed this afternoon. Mr. T. M. Thompson (Waiuku), who judged the Ayrsliires, noticed a decided improvement upon the showing three years ago, when he officiated in a similar capacity. The champion cow was obviously not in show condition, and was low in the loins, but was of good type. He actually preferred, the yearling heifer which was made reserve champion. This animal Avas of beautiful build, with a compact, deep body, and gave every indication of coming udder capacity. Mr. Thompson considered the yearling bull shown by Mr. Walker to be superior to the champion, but did not give it the purple ribbon on account of its youth. Of the two aged bulls, the champion was more compact, and big thighs gave prospects. The first prize-winner 'in two-year-old heifers indicated, a big milker. If the Ayrshires continued to show the advancement they had in the Wliangarei district, they would be a very fine "breed in a few years. In his opinion there were none more suitable for broken Northern land.

Eegarding exhibits in AberdeenAngus, the judge, Mr. J. B. McGregor (Kaikohe), passed very interesting remarks upon the breed. There were two types of Aberdeen-Angus cattle—one light boned and of high quality, suitable for producing "baby beef." This type was usually of brownish tint. The blacker, sterner, and heavier types were those which he preferred for breaking in Northern country. During his experience he had known keen cattlemen who tried other breeds and finally decided upon Aberdeen Polled Angus because of their suitability for station purposes. For the reason, given previously, he awarded first prize to J. Lamb's bull, which was of heavier type, although not so fine quality as the second bull, belonging to the Kaikohe Land Co. Some very useful types of cattle were shown, but he had not seen fit to award any championships.

Fat Cattle. —Having judged the same class at the previous show, Mr. F. E. Seddon (Hamilton) did not hesitate to say that he noticed an improvement in the class. Fat cows and the single ox were the pick. The others were useful sorts.

Friesians. —"Some of these are very fine animals, and a credit to their owners," said Mr. M. Fletcher (Kaipara Flats, who judged the The Waitemata Farm team was specially nice, and fit to compete in any exhibition. Although few of the beasts were outstanding, the classes were of uniformly good quality. The aged bulls, the judge said, had as good butterfat backing as there was in the country, ranging from 8001b, to 10461b. The prize yearling heifer shown by Waitemata Farm and the yearling bull from Hobson Farm were really good animals, and, considering their ages, were superior to most of the mature animals.

Fat 'Sheep. —The increase in numbers in the fat classes was favourably commented on by Mr. F. R. Seddon, who said freezing lambs were well represented, and some of the butchers' classes were fair. Generally the class was bigger and better. ; Herefords, Eed Polls and Devons. — These three cattle classes were judged by Mr. E. E. Short (Feilding). He said the Hereford champion and reserve champion cows, shown by Worsp Bros., were really good. There was a small entry of Eed Polls, among which the champion cow,. owned by Mr. J. White (Kamo), was outstanding. The Devons also were a small class, but were of outstanding, quality. The judge described them as exceptionally good. Eomneys.—Chosen judge of Eomney Marsh sheep at the Eoyal Show at Invercargill next week, Mr. E. E. Short expressed pleasure at the sheep he had handled dn Whangarei. The exhibit showing most promise was the reserve champion ewe, a jhogget exhibited by Mr. F. E. Seddon, iof Hamilton. It was seldom that a hogget, was sufficiently good to get even a reserve, championship award. The shorn ram hoggets were a strong class, the first and second prize-winners being well up to the standard of any. other show._ Points which should be guarded against by Eomney Marsh breeders were lack of bone and long shanks, which tended towards produciug weak constitutioned sheep. Another fault which he noticed was that several sheep showed too much darkness on - the face and feet, and others were weak on their paterns. Mr. Short said the Eomneys were quite up to the standard of the Hamilton Show, where he had judged the previous week.

Additional Awards. Following are the additional awards:— SHEEP. Romney Marsh, in the wool and natural condition. —Itam, lamb: R. J. Mackenzie 1, W. Miller 2, J. G. Wilson 3. Two ewes, suckling own lambs: W. Miller 1, H. McCarroll 2, R. S. McKenzie 3. One ewe, suckling own lamb: TV. Miller 1, R. S. Mackenzie 2. Two ewes, under 18 months: R. S; Mackenzie 1, Worsp Bros. 2, J. J. Eraser 3. Ewe, under 18 months: R. S. Mackenzie 1 and 3, Worsp Bros. 2. Ewe lamb: Jones Bros. 2, W. Miller 3, R. S. Mackenzie h.c. Shorn ram, under 18 months: F. R. Seddon 1 and 3 and h.c., J. G. Wilson 2. Two ewes, under 18 months: F. R. Seddon 1, Jones Bros. 2. Ewe, under 18 months: F. R. Seddon 1 and 2, Jones Bros. 3, Worsp Bros, h.c. Ryelands, in wool and natural condition. —Ram, over 30 months: H. C. Hewlett 1 and champion, T. V. Nutsford 2. Ram, over 18 and under 30 months: Joe Nash 1. * Rain lamb: H. C. Hewlett 1 and 2 and h.c., Joe Nass 3. Two ewes, suckling own lambs: H. C. Hewlett 1. Ewe, suckling own lamb: Hewlett 1 and 3, Joe Nash 2, Nutsford h.c. Ewe, under 18 mouths: 'Nash 1 and champion, Hewlett 2 and reserve champion, Ewe' lamb: Hewlett 1, 2 and S.-Shorn ram, undet 18 months: Hewlett 1, Nash 2. Two ewes, under 18 months: Wesley;Co)lege 1, James 2, „^ ve ' un der 18 inonths: Hewlett 1. Wesley College 2, James Nash 3. ; ■ . , In Wool.—Ram,-under 18 months':'Hew-'' lett 1. Two ewes, suckling, lambs ; Hewlett I. Ewe, suckling lamb: Hewlett 1, 2 and 3. Ewe, under 18 months: Hewlett 1 and 2. Southdowns, in wool* andnatural-coridi : ?°™T? am ™ lamb: G " and H.. Hutchinson 1 and 2. Two ewes, sucklingv lambsG it » *■><* H. Hutchinson 1, H. McCarroll 2,'j.T Wilson 3. Ewe, suckling lamb: G. R. and H. Hutchinson 1, J. Griffeh 2 a'nd 3. Two ewes, under 18 months: H. McCarroll 1 T N. McCarroll 2, J. I. Wilson .3. One ewe' under 18 months: G. R. and H. Hutchlns6n I, H. McCarroll 2, J. N. McCarroll 3. Ewe aU( * Hutchinson 1 and 2 H, McCarroll 3. ' < Southdowns (in the Wool).—Ram. over 30 months: G. R. and H. Hutchinson 1, W. I Atkinson -. .Ram, over IS and under 30 months: W. Atkinson 1, G. R. and H Hutchinson 2, H. McCarroll 3. Ram, under 18 months: W. Atkinson 1 and 2, G. R. and H Hutchinson 3, H. McCarroll h.c. Two ewes suckling own lambs: H. McCarroll 1, G. R* and H. Hutchinson 2. One ewe, s'ucklimr own lamb: H. McCarroll 1, G. R. and H Hutchinson 2, W. Atkinson 3. Two ewes' under .'S months: G. R. and H. Hutehinsou 1, ,H. McCarroll 2. One ewe, under IS months: G. R. and H. Hutchinson 1, H. McCarroll 2, W. Atkinson 3.

Southdowns.—.Shorn ram, under 18 months : G. Jt. and H. Hutchinson 1 and 2, H. McCarroil 3. Ram, under IS months (natural conditions) ; Wesley College 1, L. R. Going 2, J. N. McCarroil 3. Two ewes, under'lß mouths': G; R. and H. Hutchinson I, H. McCarroil 2. Two elves, under 18 months (natural conditions). T. T.'GrifEen 1, Wesley College 2, J. N. McCarroil 3. One ewe, under 18 months: G. R. and H. Hutchinson. 1, H. McCarroil 2. One ewe upder IS months (natural conditions)': - J. Griffen 1 and 3, G. T. Coxhead 2. Champions—Ram: R. G. and H. Hutchinson; reserve, W. Atkinson. Ewe : H. McCarroil; reserve, G. R. and H. Hutchinson.

Southdowns (in wool and natural). — Ram, over 30 mouths: H. McCarroil 1, Hobson Farm 2, J. I. Wilson .3, J; -N.. McCarroil h c. Ram, over 18 and under 30 months : G. R. and H. Hutchinson 1, Hobson Farm 2, R. Newman 3. Ram, under 18 months: Hobson Farm l.and 2,-G. R. and H. Hutchinson 3, H. McCarroil h c.

Fat Sheep.—Executive Cup: L. R. Going 1, G. T. Coxhead 2 and 3, Sheep suitable for butcher, pen of three wethers:' 'G. T. Coxhead 1 and 2, H. McCarroil 3. Three wethers, long wool, purebred or cross: G. C. Coxhead 1, W. Millar 2, H. H. Mountain 3. Three lambs: G. T. Coxhead 1, 2, 3 and h c. Three ewes : G. T. Coxhead 1 and 2, L. R. Going 3, H. McCarroil h c. Freezers, long wool crosses, three wethers over 18 and under 30 months: IT. C. Hewlett 1. Three wethers, under IS months: H. McCarroil 1, G. T. Coxhead 2. Three lambs: 1. V. Knutsford 1 and 2. Three wethers, under 18 months: H. McCarroil I. G. T. Coxhead 2. Three lambs: G. T. Coxhead 1 and 2, L. R. Going 3, H. McCarroil h c. CATTLE. Ayrsliires.—Pedigre bull, calved prior to June, 1927: J. J. vVilson 1 and champion, W. Mackley 2. Bull, calved since June, 1927 : P. Cooke 1, J. D. McLennan 2. Bull, calved since June, 1925: G. H. Walker and Sims 1 and reserve champion, and 3, J. J. Wilson 2. Bull, calved since June, 1929 : J. J. Wilson. Cow, in milk or calf : D. G. McLennan 1. Heifer in milk or calf: Wilson 1 and champion, D. G. McLennan 2. Heifer, calved since June, 1927 : Wilson 1. P. Cooke 2. D. G. McLennan 3. Heifer, calved since June, 1925: J. J. Wilson 1, 2 and reserve champion, G. H. Walker 3, D. G. McLennan, h.c. Bull nad two heifers, all calved since June, 192S : J. J. Wilson 1. Bull, any age, and three females; Wilson 1, D. G. McLennan 2.

Red Polls.—Bull, any age : J. White 1 Cow, any age: White 1, 2 and champion.

Store and Fat Cattle. —l-lerefords—Bull, calved since June, 1928 : E. A. Cliff 1, S. Smith 2. Cow, visibly in calf or milk: Worsp Bros. 1 and champion, 2, and reserve champion 3 and h.c. Heifer, calved since June, 1926 : Worsp Bros. 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since June, 1927: E. A. Cliff 1, Worsp Bi;os. 2, G. Smith 3. Heifer, calved since JuiJe, 1928: Worsp Bros. 1, G. Smith 2, E. A. Cliff 3.

Devons. —Bull, calved since June, 1927: G. Smith 1. Bull, calved since June, 1928: G. .Smith 1. Cow, visibly in calf or milk: G. Smith 1. Heifer, calved since June, 1926: G. Smith 1.

Dairy Cattle. —Pedigree Jerseys—Bull, with c.o.r. daughter, both to be shown : G. S. B. Morrison 1. Cow, in milk, bred by exhibitor : Dr. G. Walker 1, A. Christie and Co., 2 and 3. Bull, calved prior to June, 1927: H. and J. Taylor's Richfields. Monopole 1 and champion, Dr. G. Walker's Beaulieu Canadian Noble 2, G. S. B. Morrison's Nick Mahone 3. Bull, calved since June, 1927: S. W. Crawford's Rockland 'Cooee 1 and reserve champion , Walker's Beaulieu Royal 2. Bull, calved since June, 1928: A. Christie and Co.'s Te Aute Marspride 1, Walker's Beaulieu Prince' Noble 2, A. 0. Brown's Wyndale Commander 3. Bull, calved since June, 1929: C. J. C. Powell, jun.'s Prince Handsome General 1, G. S. Morrison 2, A. O. Brown 3, J. C. Charters h.c. Cow, in milk or calf; Walker's Glenvfew Grape 1 and champion, Walker's Abberley Naomi 2 and reserve champion, Walker's Beaulieu Silver Lily 3. A. 0. Brown h.c. Heifer, in milk or calf: A. Christie and Co.'s Lea Rig Pearl 1, J. Forsythe'e Little Molly 2, Walker's Beaulieu Nina 3, J. E, Henderson h.c. Heifer, calved since June, 1927: Christie and Co.'s Lea Rig Idalia's Saucy 1, Walker's Beaulieu Oxford Rita 2, C. Stevens' Gay Irene 3. Heifer, calved since June, 1928 : Walker's

Beaulieu Donna 1, Walker's Beaulieu Melita 2, Brown's Wyndale lona 3, Stevens' Maxim Maid Emerald h.c. There was splendid competition in this class, there being sixteen entries. Heifer, calved since .Tune, 1929: S. J. Crooke's Kitiroa Sylva 1, S. J. Crooke 2 and 3. Bull and two heifers, all calved since June 1, .1928 : Walker 1, A. O. Brown 2, G. S. B. Morrison 3. Bull and three females; Walker 1, Christie and Co. 2, Stevens 3.

Jerseys.—Grade cow, visibly in calf or milk: Morrison 1, H. G. Buckley S. G. Babe 3. Heifer, calved since June, 1928: Mrs. H. G. Buckley 1, W. G. Johnson 2.

Friesians.—Pedigree—Bull, calved .prior to June 1, 1927. —Waitemata Stud Farm's Waitemata Zozo Mercedes, champion, A. C. M. Finlayson's Ellerlea Count Minto de Kol reserve champion. Cow, in . milk or visibly in calf: Waitemata Stud Farm's Waitemata Buttergirl, champion, Waitemata Stud Farm's Waitemata Dutch Maid reserve champion.

RIDING AND DRIVING. Ladies' Driving Competition.—H- J. Bradley.. Pony,. 12 hands or under: S. Newman 1, Miss O. Ilayward 2. Best boy rider under 13 years, over three jumps: G. Plaisted. Best girl rider, under 17 years: May McDonald 1, Phyllis Carter 2, O. Hayward 3. Best boy rider, under 12 years ; E. Beeston 1,. G. Su'tcliffe 2,. S. Newman 3. Best girl rider, under 12 years.—o. Hayward 1. Cob, heavy-weight: C. J. Wells 1, Rex Fraser 2, Mrs. A. S. Heape 3. Cob, light-weight: Mrs. J. F. Mills 1, Mrs. J. Donaldson 2, A. Fletcher 3. Jumping competition for cobs: J. F. Mills 1, A. A. Finlayson 2, Rex Fraser 3. Maiden hunters' competition : C. IT. Finlayson 1, Rex Fraser 2, A. A. Finlayson 3, S. Donaldson li.c. Best placed or mannered horse: Miss T. Morrin 1, C. J. Wiles 2, Mrs. J. Donaldson 3. Best gentleman rider over fences : J. Plaisted 1, J. Fraser 2, A. Donaldson and R. Williams equal 3. Best walking hack: J. O'Hagen 1, H. W. Crawford 2, C. J. Wells 3. Fony over 13 hands, but not over 14 2 • Miss M. Tennant 1, Miss V. Millington 2, Mrs. J. Donaldson 3. Pony between 12 and 13 hands; Miss M. Fraser 1. PIGS. Most suitable for export: T. G. M. Matthews 1 (only entry). Two porkers most suitable for export: T. G. M. Matthews 1 and 2 (only entries).

Berkshires.—Boar over 14 months: Wesley College 1 and chainipion (two entries). Boar under 14 months: Wesley College 1 and 2 (only entries). Sow, over 14 months. Wesley College 1 and champion and 2 (only entries).

Tamworths.—Boar over 14 months: Wesley College 1 (only entry). Sow over 14 months: Wesley College 1 and champion (only entry).

Large Blacks.—Boar over 14 months: Wesley College 1 and champion (only entry). Sow over 14 months: Wesley College 1 and champion, J. Thomassen 2 (only, entries). Sow under 14 months: Wefcley College 1 (only entry).

Large Whites.—Boar over 14 months: Mrs. T. A. Wall 1 and 2, Wesley College 3 (only entries). Boar under 14 months: Wesley College 1 and champion (only entry). Sow over 14 months: Wesley College 1 (two entries).

The judge of the pigs, Mr. F. Discombe, regretted that there was not more competition, but was pleased with the standard. The outstanding pig at the show was the champion sow, which was good enough to compete at any- royal show. The export class was small but the quality was high, and pigs exhibited represented ideal export type.