TIMARU A. AND P. SHOW.

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14810, 30 October 1913, Page 10

TIMARU A. AND P. SHOW.

President, -fr A. Melville Jameson; vice- i preaiden:.. Mir H. Lowry; treasurer, Mr W. Priest; secretary, Jlr R. li. -Orbell. The forty-eighth annual show of the Timaru Agricultural anel Pastoral Association was opened on tho "Waimataitai grounds to-day. The nor'-wester of the morning had changed to the southward early in the forenoon, and by 12 o'clock tho first of a series of cold, driving showers fell, the rain continuing at intervals during the afternoon. .The attendance of the public was, therefore, much smaller than is usually tho case, even for a first day. Since last year some improvements to the show ground entrance have been carried out, these taking the form of new barriers and turnstiles and offices, which will make, for convenience in handling crowds. Tho Association has also secured a fairsized piece of ground just adjoining, and if tlie show grows but a little bigger it will be needed, as most of the accommodation on the flat is already taxexl to its utmost. A glance at the table of entries below will show that there are very satisfactory entries to rex-orel in nearly all sections, and the stock show a decided increase. Thero is a big faliing-off in the produce-shed, and the display here may bo said to be di&tiiictly disappointing. The following table shows the number of entries under tho several sections at tho last three shows: —

Totals (not including post ontiies, - ... 1003 1138 1177 Tho first day was exmfined to judging the,- sheep, a few of tho light horses, and tho produce. In most cases tho judging was got through in good time, though in somo of the «heep classes the elifficulty experienced in placing tho animals resulted in a very considerable delay in tho placing of the tickets. The display of sheep, was a thoroughly excellent one in almost every respect, and one that was a credit .to tho splendid district of which Timaru is the centre. As has been tho - case for some few years, Mr F. H. Smith, M.P., of Albury, was the only exhibitor of merinos, and naturally swept tho board of awards. His sheep were of nice quality, but it was evident that not very much care had been taken with their bringing out. Tho English Leicesters aro always a very strong breed at Timaru, and this year a very fine lorfc were in the pens, and there was exceedingly keen competition in some of tho classes. Most o f the duels for the red cards were fought out between Messrs E. Kelland and D. Grant (Winchester), and the former was the winner in the majority of cases- The Northdown represent—-, tivcs gained no' less than two championships and reserves for both rams and ewes, and scored ten first.prizes in tho twelve classes. The Border Leicesters were probably the best division in the sheep section. _ The sheep had been brought out in beautiful, condition, and there -was a fierce threecornered buttle for tlie premier honours between Messrs D. M. Sutherland, of Waimate, J. Dowthwaite and D. Grant '.(Timaru). Tlie former scooped the pool, and gained both ram and ewe championships, besides winning nine' firsts and. eleven classes. The first timet Mr Sutherland showed at the Timaru Show was last year, but ho did not obtain the great success which ."attended his efforts:this time. Ho had strong competition to face, and in consequence his performance was all tlie more meritorious. Only ono Lincoln ram was entered, and he won a red card for his owner, Mr Dowthwaite, but on the other hand the Romneys were very popular 1 , and the classes in the breed wero -well fillesd. Hero Mr'D., Grant (Timaru) scored heavily, winning eight first prizes and the female championship, but the ram championship went to a sheep shown by Mr D. G. Wright, nnd bred by Mr E. Short, the famous Feilding breeder. Tho only ' other exhibitors of Romneys wero Mr P. >Studholme and Mr J. Dowthwaite. .Mr Rupert Parry was paramount, or course, with his Shropshires. Ho had no competitors, but his- 6heop were well brought out,. and deserved the red tickets anel other awards. There was very keen competition among the Southdown men, and some splendid specimens of the breed were penned. Tho championship for rams went to a sheep shown by Mr T. Dowling, and bred at Sandringham by his late Majesty King. Edward. Tho. championship for ewes was annexed by the same exhibitor, who was by far tho most successful, getting all the firsts offered. Mr John Withell showed some Oxfortl Downs and Ryelauds, and in the Corriexlalo" Mr J. Stringfellow carried all before him against rather poor competition. There were only a few crossbreds and halfbreds shown, Mr J. Withell being the most successful exhibitor. The fat sheep and lambs wero a splendid lot nearly all through, and several pens of lambs wero pictures of what a fat lamb should be. Tho judge was very late in getting through his workj but this was through no fault of his own, but for the fact that the- entries in the various classes wero not penned in sequonce, but were scattered about all over the place. This naturally necessitated a great deal of extra work. The principal prize-winners in the fat sheep and lamb section were Messrs T. Scott, D. G. Cain, D. Grant, R. Parry, Summcrfield Brothers, J. Brosnahan, and L. R. Stoddart.

Several sections of the light horses were judged. Timaru can always bo depended upon for a good lot of the, apparently fast disappearing light horse, and there are some very keen exhibitors in the district. Several well-known ringsiders from both north and south were entered,- and in consequence most of tho classes wero well patronised. In tho breeding classes Messrs E. Ryan and Cruickshank, J. King, and R. J. McCallum were prominent. Mr It. H. Bissett, for bringing up his- fine team of bays from Nightcaps, was rewarded, as he won the first prize in the classes for pair of carriage horses, dog-cart horse, singleharness horse (maidon), four-in-hand, and tandem teams, a very good day's work. Mr R. A. Dixon's Romulus won the class for singles-buggy horse, while Messrs Grant and Seaton's stylish maro Dolly obtained the red card in the open single-harness horse class. Katerfelto, Mr D. Wtstenra's upstanding grey, beat Dolly in a big ring in tne class for ladies' turn-out. Some good useful colts were shown, and Messrs Wareing Brothers and E. GrSeibio were the most successful exhibitors, while the Messrs -Elworthy Brothers gained all the awards of the class for polo ponies. There were two classes of hunters judged, and tho •judging was good enough for a !North Island show, which is praise, though it may not sound like it. Mr E. C. Studholme's Lancet -won the heavy-weight class, and Miss I. Rutherford's The Chief and J. H. Selby's Clarence were bracketed first in the 11. atone class. PRIZE LIST. T*h« following;'is tho prix« list, tho number of entries in each class being given in. pare—theses:— * . SHEEP. Merirwes:—Ram., over 16 months (2).: F. H. Smith 1, - and champion. Ram, under IS months (2): F. H. Smith 1 awl 2. Two rams, under IS months (2): . F, H. Smith 1 and 2. Ewe, over 16 months, but not exceeding 6-tooth (2): F. H. Smith 1, 3 and

champion. Two ewes, over 16 months, but not exceeding 6-tcoth (2): F. H. Smith 1, 2 and champion. Two ewes, over 16 months; with lambs (2): F. H. Smith 1 and 2. Ewe, under 16 months (2): F. H. Smith 1 and 2. Two. ewes, under 16 months (2): F. H. Smith ;1 and 2.

English Leicesters: —Ram, over 30 months (4): E. Kelland 1, D. Grant 2 and 3 and reserve champion. Ram, over 16 months and under 30 months (7): E. Kelland 1 and 3 and champion, D. Grant (Winchester) 2 and 4. Ram, over 16 months, ■ shorn" (3): D. Grant (Timaru) 1, E. Kelland 2 and 3. Ram, under 16 months (9): E. Kelland 1, 2 and 3, D. Grant- (Winchester) i. Ram, under 16 months, shorn (7): E. Kelland 1 and 2, D. Grant 3 and 4. Two rams, under 16 months (4): E. Kelland 1, 2 and 3. . Five rams, under 16 months (1): E. Kelland 1. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb (3): E. Kelland 1, 2, 3 and reserve champion. Ewe, over 16 months and under 30 months, with lamb (3) : E. Kelland 1, 2, 3 and champion. Ewe, under 16 months (8): D. Grant (Winchester) I and 2, E. Kelland 3, F. W. Tarbotton 4. Ewe, under 16 months, s-horrl (4): E. Kelland 1 and 2, D. Grant (Winchester) 3. Two ewes, under 16 months (5): E. Kelland 1 and ,3, D. Grant (Winchester) 2. Points for English Leicesters: E. Kelland 1. Border Leicesters —Ram, over 30 months (4): D. M. Sutherland 1, 2, champion and reserve champion, D. Grant (Timaru) 3. Ram, over 16 months and under 30 months (5): D. Grant (Timaru) 1, 2 and 3. Ram, over 16 months, shorn (4): D. Grant 1, D. M. Sutherland 2. J. Dowthwaite. 3. Ram, under 16 months (7): D. M. Sutherland 1 and 2, J. Dowthwaite 3. Two rams, under 16 months (7): D. M. Sutherland 1 and 2, J. Dowthwaite 3. Ram, undor 16 months, shorn (5): D. M. Sutherland 1, J. Dowthwaite 2, D. Grant 3. Five rams, under 16 months (1): D. Grant 1. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb (6): D. M. Sutherland 1, 3 and champion, J. Dowthwaite 2. Ewe, over 16 months and UDder 30 months, with lamb (5): D. -M. Sutherland 1 and 2, D. Grant 3. Ewe. under 16 months (8): D. M. Sutherland 1 and 1, J. Dowthwuitc 3. Ewe, under 16 months, shorn (7): D. M. Sutherland 1, 1, and 3. Two ewes, under 16 months (6): D. M. Sutherland 1 and 2, ■J. Dowthwaite 3. Points in section: D. M. Sutherland.

Lincolns—Ram, over 30 months (1): J. Dowthwaite 1.

Romney Marsh—Ram, over 30 months (5): D. G. Wright 1, 3, and champion, D. Grant 2. Ram, over 16 months and Tinder 30 months (4): D. Grant 1 and 3, D. G.. Wright 2. Ram, over 16 months, shorn (2). 11. Grant 1 and 2. Ram, under 16 months (8): D. G. Wright 1 and 2, D. Grant 3. Two rams, under: 16 months (4): D. Grant 1, 2, and 3. Ram, under 16 months, shorn (1): D. Grant 1. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb (4): D. Grant 1 and champion, D. G. Wright 2. Ewe, over 16 months and under 30 months, with lamb (1): D. Grant 1. Ewe, under 16 months (7): D. Grant 1 and 2, P. Studholme 3. Two ewes, under 16 months (6): D. Grant 1 and 2, D. G. Wright 3. Shropshires—Ram, over 30 months (1): R. Parry 1 and champion. Ram, over 16 months and wider 30 months (1): R. Parry 1. Ram, under 16 montli3 (5): R. Parry 1. 2, and 3.. Two rams, under. 10 months (2): R. Parry 1 and 2. Ewe, under 16 months (2): 11. Parry 1, 2, and champion. Two ewee, under 16 months (1): R. Parry 1. SouthdownE—Ram, any age, shorn (2): T. Dowling 1 and 2. Ram, over 16 months T. Dowling' 1 and champion, L. Mathias 2, B. Tripp 3. Ram, under 16 months (4): T. Dowling 1 and 2, L. Mathias 3 and 4. Five rams, under 16 months (1): T. Dowling 1. Ewe, over 16 months, with lamb 17): T. Dowli-g 1, 2, and champion, B. Tripp 3, L. Mathias 4. Ewe, tinder 16 months (4): T. Dowling 1 and % L Mathias 3. Oxford Down—Ram, over 16 months (1): J. Withell 1. Ram, under 16 months (1): J Withell 1. Ewe, over 16 monthsi witli lamb (1): J. Withell 1. Ewe, under 16 months (1): J. Withell 1. Hyolands—Rain, under 16 months (2): J. Withell 1 and 2. Ram. under 16 months, shorn (1) "• J - Withell 1. Ewe. under 16 months (2): J. Withell 1 and 2. Corriedale-Ram, over 16 months and under 30 months (1): J. Si^ reserve champion. Ram, under. 10. months ,4): J. Stringfellow 1 and champion, D. Grant 2. Two xams, under 16 months (1 : J. Stringfellow 1. Ewe, .over 16 months, with lamb (2): J. Stringfellow 1, 2, and reserve champion. Ewe, under 16 months (3): .J. Stringfellow 1, 2, and champion. Ewe, under 16 months, shorn (2): J. Stringfellowl and 2. Two owes, under 16 months (l): «•• Stringfellow 1. . • . , ~ Crowbreds and halfhreds, for .breeding purposes—Fivo halfbred cv.-c hoggets, by Down, Ryeland, or long-wool ram from merino ewe (2): J. Withell 1, J. Brosnahan 2. Fivo crossbred ewe hoggets,- by _ Down, Ryeland, or long-wool ram (1): J. Withell 1 ond 3, Jcr., Brosnahan 2. Five merino ewes, with first-cross lambs (1): J. Withell 1. *:vo halfbred ewes from merino ewes by Down, Ryeland, or long-wool Tama, with iambs (2): J. Withell 1, Jer. Brosnahan 2. Five crossbred ewes,- by long-wool- ram, with lambs (1): Jer: Brosnahan 1. Fat Sheep—Three shorn wethers,' any breed or age (3): T. Scott 1 and 2, Jcr. Bpsnnhan 3. Three- shorn halfbred or Corriedaio wethers, two-shear sheep or under (3): D. G. Cain 1, D. Grant 2, J. Norton 3. Three shorn three-quarterbred and upwards wethers, two-shear or under, by any English breed - (6): - T. Scott 1, D. G. Cain 2, J. Brosruihon 3. Three «we 3, shorn (11): D. Grant (Winchester) 1. D. G. Cain 2, C. X. Orbcll 3. Threo wethers, any breed or age, shorn; suitable for expot (0): T. Scott 1, D. G. Cain 2 ond 3. Three woolly crossbred wethers or maiden owes, suitable for freezing (13): D. Grant (Timaru) 1 and 3, D. G. Cain 2. Threo woolly wethers, any ego or breed (8): R. Parry 1, T. Scott 2 and 3. Throo woolly hoegets, suitable for freezing (3): R. Parry 1, T. Scott 2, J. Brosnahan 3. Three woolly wethers or maid<— ewes Buitablo for export, minimum weight 48lb freezing weight, maximum weight 721b freezing weirfit (20): Somcrfield Bros. 1, D. G. Cain 2, J. Norton 3. Fat Lambs —Threo lambs, by long-wool rams (7): J. Brosnahan 1 and 2, W. Simpeon 3. Threo lambs, by Down or*Ryelund rams (5): T. Scott 1, J. Brosnahan 2, W. Simpson 3. Three lambs, suitable for butcher's'purposes (5): L. R. Stoddart 1. T. Scott 2, W. Simpson 3. Threo lambs (11): J. Brosnahan 1 and 2, W. Simpson 3. Threo lambs, euittbls for freezing (9): J. Brosnahan 1 and 3,. W. Simpson 3. Three, Inrribs, bred by . exhibitor (4): J. Brosnabun 1 and 2, W. Simpson 3. Threo lambs, property of farmers owning not exceeding 200" acres (3): J. Tuite 1, W. Gaffsuioy 2. HARNESS HORSES. Colt, two years' old (1): M. Ryan 1. Two-year-old (-1): A. Cruickshaiik 1. J. Baker 2, W. J. Stone 3. Yearling (4): J. C. King 1, J. Burke 2, W. J. Stone 3. Mare, in foal or with foal (3): R. J. McCallum .1, J. Robertson 2, J. C. King 3. Carriage pair, over 15.2 hands (2): R. H. Bu-set 1, R. A. Dixon 2. Single buggy horse, 15.2 hands or under, in harness (3): R. A. Dixon 1 F. Simmons 2, J. C. King 3. Dog-cart horse, ovrr 15.2 hands (5): R. H. Bisset 1, D. W. Wester.ra 2, Rutherford Bros. 3. Single harness horpc, 15.2 hands or under (13): Grant and Seaton 1, R. H. Bisset 2. A. M. Robertson 3. Lady's turnout -(11): D. W. We3tenra 1, Grant and Seaton 2, A. M. Robertson 3, "R. A. uixon 4. Non-previous prize-winning horso (10): R. H. Bisset 1 ar.d 3. Grant and Seaton 2. Four-in-hand (1): R. H. Bisset 1. Tandem team (3): R. H. Bisset 1. COBS A.<D PONIES. Buggy pair," 14.2 hands and under (1): Wareing Bros. 1. Pony tandem team, 14.2 hands or under (3): Wareing Bros. 1, G. T. Cochrane 2. Single harness pony, 13.2 hands or under, in harness (8): Wareing Bros. 1, W. _Divan 2, M. F. Connor 3. Single harness pony, over. 13.2 hands and not exceeding- 14.2 hands, in harness (0): E. G. Se-lby 1, R. A. Dixon 2, G. T. Cochrane 3. Polo pony < G > : H - Elworthy 1, P. Elworthy 2, A. Elworthy 3. HUNTERS. Heavy-weight hunter, over fences (13): E. C. Studholme 1, H. Elworthy 2, S. Higginbottom 3. Light-weight hunter (11): Mies I. Rutherford and J. H. Selby equal 1, L. Parkinson 3. " . FARM PRODUCE. Butter, without salt (13): Mrs A. Russell 1, Mrs M. McDowell 2, Miss A. T. McDowell 3. Butter, salted (14): Mrs A. Ru_ssell 1 and 2, Mrs M. McDowell 3. Potted tTutter (3): Mrs McDowell 1 and 2, Mrs A. Russell 3. Fancy butter (2): Mis* I. Belcher 1 and 2. Fresh factory butter (1): Alpine Dairy Co. 1. "Hens' esggs (9): Miss Thomson 1, Miss J. Thomson 2. W. V. Norton 3. Duck egss (5): Miss-E. Line 1, T. O'Keeio 2, W. V. Norton 3. COOKERY. Home-made broad (13): Mi3s J. McDonald I and 2, Miss C. Fleming 3. Home-made scones (10): Miss J. Belcher 1 and 2, Miss L. Coughlan 3. Home-made brown bread (8): Mias A. Russell 1, Mrs J.. Wilson 2 ond 3. Home-made girdle scones (6): Miss I. Belcher 1 and 2, Mrs H. Kidd 3. Oatcake (5): Miss I. Belcher 1, Mrs J. Muir 2, Mrs H. Kidd 3. Fruit cake (11): Miss C. Fleming 1, Miss R. J. Cuthber-on 2, Miss L. Smith 3. Seed cako (10): Miss B. Campbell 1, Miss L. Smith 2, Mrs C. Fleming 3. Marble cako (6): Mrs C. Fleming 1, Miss L. Smith 2, Miss I. Belcher 3. Sponge cake (11): Mi—i L. Coughlan 1, Mias R. J. Cuthberteon 2, Miss I. Belcher 3. Home-made jam (2): Miss I. Belcher V Miss L. CcugbJan 2. Home-made fruit je-'ly (2): Miss' I. .Belcher 1 and 2. Scones, ■ cakes, and pastry, open to children (2): Miss A. Fitzgerald I.' CURED AND PRESERVED MEATS. Smoked bacon (1): Manning and Co. 1. Cnsmoked bacon (1): Manning and Co. 1. Smoked hams (1): Manning and Co. 1. Unsmoked hams (1): Manning and Co. 1. Smoked sides of bacon (1): Manning and Co. 1. Unsmoked Bides of bacon (1): Maarrulg nnd Co. 1, Uns—loked /side, bacon (1): Mrs A. RosseU 1. Ufl__oked ham (3). Mrs M. Mc-

Dowell 1, Mrs A. Russell 2 and h c. Mis 3 Bcedell c. GRAIN AND ROOTS. Short-berried wheat (2): J. Maze 1 and 2. Long-berried wheat (3): M. O'Connor 1. J. Maze 2 and 3. Barley (1): J. Norton 1. Long oats (1): W. McCullv 1. Short oats (3): J. Norton 1, F. C. King 2, M. O'Connor 3. Potatoes (9): L. Laurensou 1 and 2. W. Becdell 3, E. Waite c. Yollow mangels (1): J. Norton 1. Long mangels (1): J. Norton 1. Swede turnips (2): J".. Norton 1. Ryegrass (2): J. Mazo 1- and 2. Cocksfoot (1): J. Norton 1. Cowgrass £): J. Maze 1 and —

Horses ... Shoep Cattle ... Pigs Dogs B-airy produce Wool-classing 191h 1912. 1913. ... 335'. 36-1 445 ... ' 330 317 371 51 61 89 31 27 33 59 5G 61 ... 190 309 173 ... - 7 4 5