HORSES ON PARADE.

Auckland Star, Volume LVXIII, Issue 53, 4 March 1937, Page 10

HORSES ON PARADE.

RAIN AFFECTS ATTENDANCE. THE LIST OF AWARDS. (From Oar Own Correspondent;) WEI/LSFORD, this day. Although the gate receipt* showed a drop, the attendance at the Wellsford A. and P. Society's twenty-first show yesterday was considered good, in view of the adverse weather conditions. There was a splendid entry of horses, especially in the jumping and hunting events. The performances of the competitors in the ring were surprisingly good. Visitors included the Rt. Hon. .7. G. Coates, M.F., and Mr. A, J. Murdoch, chairman of the Dairy Board. The shield for the best court exhibited by a women's institute was won by Wellsford with 179 points, with Port Albert second with 178 points. The awards were:— CHAMPIONSHIPS. Jersey Cow.—L. J. Smith. Jersey bull: P. C. Gubb. Shorthorn cow Herbert Seal. Shorthorn bull J. McPherson. Friestan bull: H. J. MeKenzie. Hack : A. Austin. Hunter: J. Finlayson. Southdown ram: W. O. Gubb. Romney ram: C. Strata. Romney ewe: C. Straka. SHORTHORNS. Pedigree Section.—Bull, yearling: J. McPherson 1, Herbert Neal 2. Champion bull: J. McPherson. Cow, four years or over, in milk: Herbert Neal 1 and 2. Heifer, under three years, in milk : H. Neal 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling: H. Neal 1, J. McPherson 2. Heifer calf: H. Neal 1 and 2. Bull calf : J. McPherson 1 and 2. Cow, three years and under four years, in milk: H. Neal 1. Grade Section. —Heifer, yearling: J. I McPherson 1, H. Neal 2. Heifer, calf : J. McPherson 1, H. Neal 2. Champion cow : H. Neal. Best fat steer: Wellsford Butchery Company 1 and 2. JERSEYS. Pedigree • Section.— Bull, three years or over: -P. C. Gubb. Bull, two years : Watson Brothers 1. A. H&rwood 2. Bull, year ling: Perry and Sons 1. Bull, calf : R. P. Gubb 1, L. Meiklejohn 2. Champion bull: P. C. Gubb; reserve, Watson Brothers. Cow, four years or over, in milk: L. J. Smith 1, P. C. Gubb 2. Cow, three years and under four years, in milk: R. P. Gubb 1, Perry and Sons 2. Heifer, two years, in milk : W. O. Gubb 1. Heifer, yearling: S. Newcombe 1 and 2. Heifer calf: R. P. Gubb 1, L. Meiklejobn 2. Two heifers, yearlings: S. Newcombe 1. Champion cow: I>. J. Smith. Grade Section.—Cow, four years and over, in milk: P. C. Gubb 1 and 2. Heifer, three years, in milk: R. P. Gubb 1, P. C. Gubb 1. Heifer, two years, open class : P. C. Gubb 1, L. J. Smith 2. Heifer, two years, bred by exhibitor : P. C. Gubb 1, L. J. Smith 2. Heifer, yearling, bred by exhibitor: • F. Reid 1 and 3, L. Meiklejohn 2. Heifer: yearling, open class: F. Reid 1 and 3, Ronald Winks 2. Three cows, in milk : P. C. Gubb I, R. P. Gubb 2. Heifer calf: P. C. Gubb 1, Barbara Worker 2. Two heifers, yearlings :■ F. Reid 1, B. R. Becroft 2. Two heifer calves: P. C. Gubb 1, Joan Worker 2, E. R. Becroft 3. FRIESIANS. Pedigree Section. —Bull, three years or over: H. J. MeKenzie: Bull, yearling: R. J. Biddle 1. H. J. MeKenzie 2. Champion bull: H. J. MeKenzie. ■ ■ Grade Section.—Cow, four years or over, in milk-: A; O. Wilson i and 2. Cow, three years, in milk: H. J. MeKenzie 1, A. G. Wilson 2. Heifer, under three years, in milk : A. G. Wilson 1 and 2. .Heifer, calf : H. J. MeKenzie 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling: H. J. MeKenzie 1, A. G. Wilson 2. CALF CLUB SECTION. Jerseys.—Best calf, dairy type : J. Doreen 1. R. Farmer 2, L. Boler 3. D. Reid 4. Best calf, on condition, handling, etc.: L. Boler 1, Brian Reid •>; K. Farmer "3. W. Neal 4. Best yearling heifer, dairy tvpe : G. Reid 1, R. Winks 2, V. Becroft 3. Best heifer, two years, in milk, on production and type: V. Becroft 1, W. Neal 2. SHEEP. . Romney.*.—Ram, over two-tooth : C. Straka. Rain, rwo-tooth: C. Srrakii. Champion ram: C. Straka. Ewe, over two-tooth:' C, Straka. Ewe. two-tooth.': I.evec Bros. 1 and 2. Champion ewe : C. Straka. Southdowns.—Rain, over two-tooth :.'W. O. Gubb. Ram, two-tooth : W. O. Gubb. • Fat Sheep.—Two Longwool wethers, most money value: Wellsford Butchery 1 and 2. Two Longwool for export trade: Levet Bros. 1 and 2. Two ewes, Longwool, for export trade: L«evet Bros. 1 and 2. Three Longwool lambs, for export trade: Levet Bros. 1. PIGS. Berkshire*.—Boar, over eight months: W. R. Grant 1 and 2. Sow, over eight months : W. R. Grant 1. Boar, under eight months : W. O. Gubb 1, W. R. Grant 2. Sow. under eight months : W. R. Grant 1 and 2. Boar, under four months: W. R. Grant. Sow, under four months: W. R. Grant Sow with litter: W. R. Grant 1 and 2. Tamworths.—Boar, over eight months : W. R. Grant 1. N. Brookes 2. Sows, over eight months : W. R. Grant 1. Sow, under eight months : X. Brookes 1, W. R. Grant 2. Sow. with litter: W. R. Grant 1, N. Brookes 2. Large Whites.—Boar, over eight months : E. R. Becroft 1. Sow, over eight months : E. R. Becroft. Sow with litter: E. H. Becroft. Fat Pigs.—Porker, any breed, for export, up to 801b jressed weight: E. R. Becroft 1 and 2. Porker, up to 1001b: E. R. Becroft 1 and 2. Baconers, up to 1401b: W. R. Grant 1, Wellsford Butchery Company 2. Best porker for export, special to users of Progress meal: E. R. Becroft 1, 2 and 3. AGRICULTURAL HORSES. Brood Mare, with foal at foot: D. Hutcheson 1. Three-horse team, draughts to be driven in reins: R. P. Gubb 1. Pair of plough horses, in regular work: R. P Gut* 1, W. O. Gubb 2. Mare or gelding three years or over: R. P. Gubb 1 and 2! Foal, colt or filly, draught: N. Brookes 1, D. Hutcheson 2 Half-ton spring eart horses : R. P. Gubb 1, W. O. Gubb 2. Filly or gelding, two years and under three: W. O. Gubb 1. D. Hutcheson 2. Colt, filly or gelding, under two- years : F. Curel l". D. Hutcheson 2. Farmers' utility horse : J. Hutcheson 1. N. Brookes 2. Light Harness Horses. — Brood mnre and foal • N. Brookes 1. I'onies and Hacks.—Pony, not over 14.2 • L. Phillips 1, C. J. Dodds 2. Maiden hackA. Austin 1, V Aitkenbead 2. Hack, up to list.: R. S. Hanson 1. S. Finlavson 2. ' Hack, up to ISst. : .Miss E. M. Paton I, 1 Mrs. Chitty 2. Hack, up to 1.15t.: A. Austin » 1. Mrs. Chitty 2. Lady's hack, ridden hv 1 lady: S. Finlnyson 1. K. S. Hanson 2. Cob, : not exceeding 14.3: V. Aitkenhead 1, Fiu- ■ laysou Bros. 2. Best-paced hack : Miss E. Paton 1, Mrs. Chitty 2. Best hack owned

in Rodney: Miss Paton 1. Mrs. Chitty 2. Best journey horse: A. Austin 1. Miss Paton 2. Champion hack: A. Austin. Competitions.—Maiden hunter: A. Austin 1. P. Katanch 2. Best girl rider, under lti: Molly Hammer and Joan Williams, equal, 1. Beet boy rider, under 16: R. OldfleM. Pony hunter over hurdles: R Krunton 1, L. P. Phillips 2. Light-weight hunter : B. Lawson 1. C. J. Dodds 2. Ledy rider, over 16 : Miss M. Hammer 1, Miss Hainer 2. Open hunter championship: J 1 inlayson. Consolation hunter: Mrs Williams 1, Miss E. N. Hanson 2. Gentleman rider, over 16, over hurdles: T. Clotworthy 1. W. McLean 2. Heavy-weight hunter: A. Austin 1, Finlayson Bros. 2.