WESTLAND A. AND P. SHOW.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 17984, 30 January 1924, Page 6

WESTLAND A. AND P. SHOW.

CANTERBURY SUCCESSES. (special to "the PESSS.'I HOKITIKA, January 29. The nineteenth annual of tho Westland A. and P. Association, which is being held on the Hokitika racecourse, was opened to-day in \mpropitious weather. The heavy rain showers which fell intermittently during the day, coupled with the fact that People's Day falls to-morrow, militated against a largo attendance, hut nevertheless much interest was displayed by local farmers. Visitors were present from North and South of Hokitika, together with a large contingent from Canterbury. The weather conditions interfered with the judging to sonic extent, with a result that some classes will have to be concluded to-morrow. The sporting competitions set down for decision will serve to add interest to tlic function. Though local exhibitors did not come forward in such numbers as on previous occasions, a large Canterbury and Nelson entry served to demonstrate the great progress which may be made by scientific breeding. The Canterbury stock v.*as a revelation .to Westland farmers who, it must 'be confessed, have paid too little attention to the raising of the best animals. The various classes for horses did not fill out in the manner anticipated, a reason giren bciing Jhat farmers are too busy at present, to give the necessary attention to prize animals, but the catt'.e classes filled excellently, although, as was anticipated, the local stock was outclassed by the entry from Canterbury.

In the Shorthorn section tho certificate and ribbon for champion bull went to Mr W. J. Jenkins's Fair Caesar, by Fair Silver Prince from Crystal Lady Georgina, and tho award for champion heifer was won by Mr Robert Peach, of Ashley Bank, with Our Favourite, by Diamonds' Echo from Mademoiselle Favourite ll.' The general nature of the exhibits in this section was pronounced good, but unfortunately the local stock exhibited generally fell short of show quality. This comment was also true of the Ayrshire section, a dry cow exhibited by tho Sea view Mental Hospital being the poorest of a good lot. The judges' comments in tho other sections were withheld until the conclusion of the judging in the cattle classes. Champion bull in the Ayrshire section was Maesgwvn Matchlight, owned by Mr C. Morgan Williams, and champion cow, Mr John Parlane's Gowan Bank Joy. In the Jersey section, the champion cow was Creamy, owned by Mr J. Fleming, Lower Kokatahi, while the champion Fric* aian bull was Mr J. McAnulty'a Abbo King Segis, and champion cow, Mr T. H, Over* ton's Milkmaid ' Patch, by Eding of Netherland from Milkmaid Ist of Netherland. There was a somewhat poor entry of sheep and pigs. In the classes for dogs the judge selected a setter dog exhibited by Mr W. Holley, Hokitika, as being the best in the show. A kelpie slut, shown by Mr F. C. Marshall, Lower Kokatahi, was also*pronounced a very fine animal The following were the judges—Horses, Mr J. Hagan, Wakefield; cattle and sheep, Mr H. R. Green, Palmerston North; pigs, Mr J. Steer, Greymouth; dogs, Mr W. E. Williams, Hokitika; dairy and farm produce, Mr W. R. Kettle, • Greymouth; home cookery, Mr H. IS. Nightingale, Hokitika. The following were the prize w.nners;— . CATTLE. Shorthorn —Bull, two years: W. J. Jenkin's (Waddington), Fair Caesar 1. Bull, yearling: R. Peach's (Ashley Bank), Ashley Bank Surprise 1, W. J Jenkin's (Waddington) Birchlea Reformer 2, R. Peach's • Red Earl hc. Cow, three years or -over, in milk): Mrs M. Moynihan (Kokatahi) 1. Heifer, two years: R. Peach's Our Favourite I, W. J. Jenkin's Fair Ripple 2, R. Peach's Flowers Last h c. Heifer, yearling: W. J. Jenkin's Fair Daisy I, W. J. Jenkin's Fair Justice 2.

Ayrshire—Bull: . C. Morgan Williams's (Ohoka) Maesgwyn Matchlight 1, Dalziol) Bros.' (Ohoka) Maesgwyn. Victor 2. Bull, yearling: 0. Parlane . (Cashmere) 1, C. Morgan Williams's Maesgwyn Taffy 2, and lvanhoe Fascinator hc. Cow, three years or over, in milk J. Parlane's Gowan Bank Phoebe .1, C. Morgan' "Williams's Mnesg-wyr< Joy 2. Heifer, .first calf, . not over three years C. Morgan "Williams's Maesgwyn Matipo 1. Heifer, two years: J. Par'anc's Gowan Bank April Flower XI. 1. Heifer, yearling: E. Smith's (Eyreton) Maesgwyn Jean 1, J. P'irlane's Gowan Bank Linda IV. 2, C. Morgan Maesgwyn Lilac ho.. , , Jersey—Bull, three years or over: J. J. Mcintosh's . (Hokitika) Gold Coin 1, -A F. Dimmick's (Koiterangi) Kaiwarra Hoyden 1, B. Harcourl's (Koiterangi) 3. Bull, two years: H. ■W. NicUolls' _ (Richmond; liai* whares Pompey 1, J. Flemings \Lower Kokstahi) Yiola Praetor 2. Bull, yearling,: J. Hunt's (Richmond) lialla Mona Go d 1 Dust ] t . y<\ Dimmick's Balla Mona Noble 2 Bull. calf., by pedigree sire: K. Hai:court (Koiterangi) 1, J. Fleming (Lower Kokatahi) 2 and h c. Cow, three years or over, in milk: J. Fleming's Creamy 1, E. Haxcourt's 2 A. F. Dimmick's Gowanbrae Frisk h c. jjtry 'cow, any age: A. F. Dimmick's Piisciiia of Sedgebrook 1, R. Hareowrt 2, A. S. Dimmick's Westward's ■ Swe;thears h o. Heifer, first calvcr, not ovei three years, iu milk: A. F. Dimmick's Balla Mona Juliet 1 A. F." Dimmick's Snowy Violet 2, P. 0. Marshall hc; Heifer, two years: -A. If Dimmick's 'Balla MolttT Violet 1, A. F. Dimmick's Snowy Viofet 2, b\ C. Marshall h c. Heifer, yearling: A. i\ Dimmick's Westward Marchioness 1, J. Hunt's .Richmond Kose 2, J. Hunt's Richmond Vanilla h c. Heifer calf: J. Fleming i, F. C. Marshall 2 A. F. Dimmick's Westward Sunshine h o. 'Friesian bull, three years or over, J. McAnulty's (Winchmore) Sir Abbe, Kirk Boy 1; hull, two years, J. McAnulty's Abbe King Segis 'l, Canterbury Agricultural College's Lincoln' Lancer 2, Canterbury Agricultural College's Lincoln Lally he; bull, yeailing, J,. McAnulty's Winchmore Hero Van Clover 1, 'j. McAnulty's Pieye Abbekirk 2, T. H. Overton's Lakeside Jim h c;_ cow, three years or over, in milk, I£. Co.o s Colinton Lorna. 1, T. H. Overton's Milkmaid of Awhitu 2, T. H. Overton's Ashlea Reyal he; dry cow, any age, T. H. Overton's Methven Nectarine 1, E. Colee's Blanco sth of Ashy- ] lynn 2; heifer, first calver, not over S years, i in milk, X. H. Overton's Lakeside Regal 11. 1; heller, two years, T. H. Uverton's LaJieside JNettierland Milkmaid 1; heuer, yearTing, K. Loiee s Connton Coring-x Olga 1, T. H." Overton's Lakeside Netherland Patch % T. H. Over ton's LaJteside hidings Lassie 111. h.c. - PIGS. Berks lire—Boar, over six months: Seaview Mental ilospiuii' 1. Sow, over 6ix months: Seaview' Mental Hospital 1 and 2. Crossbred sow: Seaview Mental Hospital 1, WesiuajiJ Hospital' 2 and ii c. Sow, wit a own liaer of not less than six: Seaview Mental Hospital 1. Porker, any breed: Westiand ±lO3pital 1 and 2. DOGS. Collie —Slut: Mrs F. Howard (South Hokitika) 1. Collie, dog: M. Williamson (Kalamea) 1, J. ilclntyre (Hokitika) 2- Sheep Dog: B. <Jropp (Koiterangi) 1. Sm-oth-lianed aneep u*jg: J. Uomuiig (Hok-tiJc.*) 1, K. (Jropp (Koiterangi) 2.. Uutt.e aog: F. J. Andrews (Hoiutiiia) i. Setter aog: W. Ho.ley (iioiauKa) 1 and h. c. Pointer aog; J. Simpeon (.Hoicitiiia) 1. CocKei Spaniel dog: W. .fcutchie KoViiuson I. tuidh 'ieu-iex slut: H. Robinson (Christchurcn) 1, Pomerajiiaii dog: D. Ritchie (JJuimanstowu) 1, Keipie siui: i'. C. Marshall (Lower XFAEM AND DAIRY PRODUCE. . Factory butter : A ran lira Diury Factory 1, h'-., .ii.i>ih;i. Jjuixy Co. 2. Potatoes, red sJdn: y. ,\in/..hftll (iioas) 1, J. Murpny 2. .fotatoea, wiuu> skin: G. JklciiUeih (Ru.-cu.pu) 1, S. ilitchell (Ross) 2. PoWC-' toes, any variety; J. Murphy (Ruaiapu) 1. 'i-iirun cabbages; Westiand Hospital I, Seaview ilentai Hospital 2. . Six oniona; Seaview Mental Hospital 1, Master J- Haviil (Arahuraj 2. but escheiota: Mas M. Blank (B-okitika) 1, Sea view ilentai Hospital 2. Kix carrots: Westiand Hospital 1, Seaview Mental Hospital 2. Six parsnips; Westland Hospital 1, Seaviow Mental Hospital 2. One vegetable marrow; Seaview Mental Hospital 1. Sis stalks of rhubarb: Mt-i M. Blank (Hokitika) 1. Collection of garden produce; Seaview Mental Hospital I, Maater J. Haviil 2. One dozen hen egga; Seaview Mental Hospital 1. COOKERY. Home-made loai (home-mads yeast): Misa Fleming (Lower Ko&atahi) 1, Mrs H. Schwass (K-.mieri) '2. Currant loaf (homemade yeast): Miss Fleming X, Mrs H. Schwass 2. Home-made loaf (compressed yeast). ilra M. Blank (Hokitika) 1. Currajit loaf (compressed yeast): Mrs M. Blank I. Loaf brown bread: Mis E. Schwasa 1. Half-dozen yeast buna: Miss Fleming 1. Plato plain econes: Mrs J. Ha.vill (Arahuxa.) 1, Mrs E. Howat (Kanieri) 2. Plato girdlo scones: Seaview Mental Hospital l. Plsiin csrke: Mrs Haviil 1. Mrs K. Howot 2. Heavy fruit cake: Mrs M. Blank L Light fruit ' iContinaeO, M of neafe- minmr. \

coke: Mrs E. Howat 1 Mra Havrfl 2. Sponge caie: Mia Havili 1. Sponge roll: Mrs E. Howatt 2. Sandwjch. sponge: ilisa vtenSns 1. Mrs E. Howat 2. Ginger cake: STfif Howat 1, Mrs HavUl 2. Shortbread : Mrs 'Havill 1. Cream puis: Mrs HaviU 1, Mia E. Howat 2 Pikelets: Mrs E. Howat 1. Plato fancy hiscmte: Mrs HV>wn,t' 1. Plate cheese cakes: Mrs Havili X Collection home-made preserves: Mis Havili 1. Collection home-made jams: Mrs E Howat 1. Collection of cookery: Airs M. ©lank 1, Mrs E. Howat 2. Two sections of honey: J. Murdoch (Rosa) 1-