MAYFIELD SHOW

Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25135, 17 March 1947, Page 8

MAYFIELD SHOW

EXHIBITS OF HIGH STANDARD The high standard of exhibits in previous shows was maintained at the twenty-third annual show of the Mayfield Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held on Saturday. The total of 1827 entries was an improvement on the figures for last year, but was still below those received for the shows immediately before the war. Gate receipts amounted to £lOB, this sum being £lB less than that taken at the 1946 show. Large crowds thronged the grounds to see the exhibits and watch the competitions. A feature of the P r O" gramme was the grand parade led by the Ashburton County Scottish Society’s Pipe Band. The display of needlework, fancywork, cookery, and preserves was artistically arranged and the general quality of the entries did credit to the exhibitors. The livestock section made a very impressive showing. With the favourable season, all the animals came forward in particularly good condition and were well up to show ring Standard. Main awards were:— SHEEP CLASSES Fat sheep —Heaviest wether or ewe (12): G. S. Campbell 1, Heather Elms 2, Biddick Bros. 3. Three ewes most suitable for export (7): G. Johnston 1, G. S. Campbell 2, N. S. Murdoch 3. Three wethers most suitable for export (2): G. Johnston 1, W. S. Greenslade 2, G. S. Campbell 3. Three butchers’ ewes, threeshear or over (9): G. S. Campbell 1, N. S. Murdoch 2, Raymond Oakley 3. Three butchers’ wethers (2): G. S. Campbell 1. Fat lambs—Three long wool lambs (6): W. S. Greenslade 2. Three Down cross lambs (6): W. S. Greenslade 1 and 3, J. Gregory 2. Three fat lambs, any breed (4): J. Gregory 1. G. Johnston 2, C. Sewell 3. Three Corriedale or halfbred lambs (3): G. S. Campbell 1, O. J. McDougall 2, W. S. Greenslade 3. Best pen of export lambs (7): C. Sewell 1, W. S. Greenslade 2 and 3. Pet lamb, reared by child under 14 years (9): J. Gregory 1, G. Johnston 2, C. Sewell 3. Schools agricultural clubs’ competition (16): Shirley Holland 1, Janet Holland 2, Sheila Moore 3- . - . . _

Border Leicester.—Ram lamb (1): Lincoln College 1 and champion. Ewe, oneshear (2): E. R. King 1 and reserve champioin. Ewe lamb (1): Lincoln College 1 and champion. English Leicester.—Three one-shear flock rams (1): F. W. Allan 1. Ram, twoshear and over (1): F. W. Allan 1 and reserve champion. Ram, one-shear (1): F. W. Allan 1 and champion. Ram lamb (1): F. W. Allan 1. Ewe lamb (1): F. W. Allan 1 and champion. Ram lamb, to be shown in natural condition (1): R. T. Coward 1. Ewe lamb to be shown in natural condition (1): R. T. Coward 1 and reserve champion. Romney.—Three one-shear flock rams (4): Raymond Oakley 1 and 3, Douglas Johnston 2. Ram, two-shear and oyer (9): Raymond Oakley 1 and reserve champion, Douglas Johnston 2 and 3. Ram, one-shear (8): Raymond Oakley 1 and 2. champion and reserve champion. R. J. Low 3. Ram, one-shear (8): Raymond Oakley 1 and 2, champion and reserve champion; R. J. Low 3. Ram lamb (8): Lincoln College 1, R. Oakley 2, D. Mackintosh 3. .Ewe, two-shear and over (6); R. Oakley 1,2, 3, and champion. Ewe, one-shear (8)- R. Oakley 1,3, and reserve champion, R. J. Low 2. Ewe lamb (8): R. Oakley 1, R. J. Low 2, D. Mackintosh 3. Ram lamb, to be shown in natural condition (12): R. J. Low 1 and 2, C. Gallagher 3. Ewe lamb, to be shown in natural condition (13): R. Oakley 1 and 2, R. J. Low 3. Pair of ram lambs, natural condition (7): R. Oakley 1 and 2, R. J. Low 3. Pair of ewe lambs, natural condition (8): R. J. Low 1, R. Oakley 2 and 3.

Corriedale.—Ram, two-shear and over (1): Douglas Johnston 1 and champion. One-shear (1): Douglas Johnston 1 and reserve. Lamb (3): Douglas Johnston 1. and 3, Lincoln College 2. Ewe lamb (3): Douglas Johnston 1 and 2, champion and reserve, Lincoln College 3. Ram lamb, natural condition (2): Douglas Johnston 1. Ewe lamb, natural condition (2): Douglas Johnston 1 and 2.

Merino.—Ram lamb (2): D. H. Clement 1 and 2. Ewe, two-shear and over (2): D. H. Clement 1 and 2. Ewe lambs (2): D. H. Clement 1 and 2.

Southdown.—Three one-shear flock rams (3): J. W. Lowery 1, W. N. Lowery 2 and 3. Ram, one-shear (4): R. J. Low 1 and champion, W. N. Lowery 2 and reserve, J. W. Lowery 3. Lamb (4): J. W. Lowery 1, W. N. Lowery 2. Ewe. twoshear and over (5): W. N. Lowery 1,2, and reserve, J. W. Lowery 3. One-shear (8): W. N. Lowery 1,2, and champion, 3 ‘ Lam b (4): J. W. Lowery 1. W. N. Lowery 2 and 3. Ram lamb, natural condition (4): J. W. Lowery 1, E. R. King 2. Ewe lamb, natural condition (7): R. J. Low 1, W. N. Lowery 2, J. W. Lowery 3. Three crossbred lambs (3): J. Johnston 1, W. N. L&wery 2, estate A. N. Grigg 3. Three crossbred breeding ewes, two-shear and over (6): G. Johnston 1, W. N. Lowery 2, estate A. N. Grigg 3. Three ewes, one-shear (3): Raymond Oakley 1, estate A. N. Grigg 2, G. Johnston 3. Three-quarterbred.—Three ewes, twoshear and over (10): N. S. Murch 1 and 2, H. A. Mackenzie 3. Three ewes, one--she»r F- W. Allan 1, G. Johnston 2, R. Cakley 3. Three ewe lambs (12): G. Johnston 1, W. J. Glasgow 2 and 3. Halfbred or Corriedale, Cross.—Three breeding ewes, two-shear and over (8): N. S. Murdoch 1 and 2, Joseph Murdoch 3. Three ewes, one-shear (9): N. 9. Murdoch 1 and 2, Joseph Murdoch 3. Three tombs (8): W. j Glasgow 1, C. Sewell 2. N. S. Murdoch 3. Three one-shear cross ewes (7): N. S. Murdoch 1 and 2, J. H. Muirhead 3. CATTLE Crossbred Section.—Cow, most suitable A Or^ Purposes (2): Mary O’Connor 1, A. W. Wright 2. Heifer, under three years, most suitable for dairy purposes (2): Adam Sloan, jun., 1, G. A. Marsh 2. , Helfers.—Helfer calved since August 1, 1944 (1): G. A. Marsh 1. Heifer calved since August 1, 1945 (1): R. W. Oakley 1. Heifer calf (3): R. W. Oakley 1, G. A. Marsh 2, Colleen Sloan 3. Three best cows or heifers (2): G. A. Parsons 1, W. M. Skevlngton 2. Schools’ agricultural clubs’ competition (1): Errol Parsons 1. Jersey.—Bull, born since August 1, 1946 (1): G. A. Marsh 1 and champion. Cow, born before August 1, 1944 (1): G. A. Marsh 1 and champion. Heifer, born since August 1, 1946 (1): G. A. Marsh. Friesian.—Bull (1): G. A. Parsons 1. Cow (3): G. A. Parsons, four firsts and champion. Heifer, born since August 1, 1945 (1): G. A. Parsons 1,2, and 3. Heifer, bom since August 1, 1946 (1): G A. Parsons 1.

Milking Shorthorn.—Bull, born since August 1, 1946 (1): W. M. Skevington 1. Bull, born since August 1, 1945 (1): Roger Mehrtens 1. Bull, any age (1): W. M. Skevington 1 and champion. Cow, born before August 1, 1944 (2): W. M. Skevington 1 and champion, A. Fleming 2. Heifer, born before August 1, 1944 (2): W. M. Skevington 1, A. Fleming 2. Heifer, born since August 1, 1945 (2): W. M. Skevington 1, A. Fleming 2. Heifer, born since August 1, 1946 ( 4): W. M. Skevington 1 and 2. _ HORSES Thoroughbred Horses.—Entire horse (1): Mrs E. W. Gray 1 and champion. Mare (6): Miss V. M. H. Nichols 1 and champion, D. Grant 2 and reserve, J. D. Roberts 3. Harness Horses.—Gig horse (2): J. C. Guinness 1, R. Riddell 2. Dogcart Horse (2): Mrs W. D. Chamberlain 1, J. S. Donaldson 2. Best Turnout on Ground (4). —J. S. and R. B. Lilley 1 and champion harness, J. C. Guinness 2 and reserve, Mrs W. D. Chamberlain 3.

Hackneys.—Hack that had never won a first prize (12): Miss Jennifer Grigg 1 and champion, Mrs C. L. Austin 2, Mrs E W Gray 3. Hack to list (10): Miss Jennifer Grigg 1, Mrs J. H. Grigg 2 and reserve, Mrs C. L. Austin 3. Hack to 13st (9): Mrs J. F. Scott 1. D. Grant 2, Mrs C. L Austin 3. Hack to 15st (4): Miss V M H Nichols 1, Miss June Cresswell 2, 'Mrs w. D. Chamberlain 3. Troop horse (7)J - fr-n G VA nness , 1 , and 31 Miss June Cresswel! 2 Woman’s hack (13): Miss Jennifer Grigg 2 - Miss J3- hack (8): Mrs c - L. Austin 1, M rs J- H Grigg 2, Mrs J. F. Scott 3. Mare suitable for breeding a weight-carrying hunter (3): F. G. Keast 1, G. Neill 2, Mrs is. w. Gray 3. Hunters.—Maiden hunter (13): Miss B. Huddenklau 1, Mrs C. L. Austin 2 A Moffatt 3. Up to 12st (12): D. Grant 1. D. Roberts 2 and 3. Up to 14st (5): Miss Mavis Shaw 1, F. G. Keast 2, Dr. D. M. Stewart 3. Hunter ridden by woman (12): Miss Mavis Shaw 1, D. Grant 2 Miss R Ruddenklau 3 Best Jumper on ground rl 5, » I’ H' ob SJ’ ts - „ Handy hunter (5): J. Kea?t 3 tS MrS C ' L ’ Austin 2 - F - G.

Ponies.-—Pony stallion (1): R. A. Pringle 1. Brood mare (1): Miss Jennifer TavJ° r 1- Popy. 13 to 14 hands (10): Joan Campbell 1 and champion, Maurice Grav 2 and reserve. John Halliday 3. Cob 14 to 15 hands (8): J. S. and R. B. Lilley 1 and champion. R. Allan 2 and reserve. “' ss S- V”? ery 3 , Po . ny - 12 t° 13 hands (3) : Miss S. Lowery 1. Miss F. Guinness 2 Pony 11 to 12 hands (4): Maurice Gray 1 and champion. John Storrier 2 and ressrve. Kelvin Green 3. Pony to 11 hands (2): Kelvin Green 1. R. A. Pringle 2. Cob, 14 to 14.3 hands in harness (2): J. s' and R. B. Lilley 1 and 2 and champion. P r o 4 3 *° 14 hands, in harness ’ S « an £ Lilley L R - A. Pringle 2, Miss H. M. Hillyer 3. Pony, 12 to 13 hands in harness (1): J. S. and R B LjUey I’ p J? ny to 12 ha nds in harness (2): John Storrier 1, Kelvin Green 2 Best jumping pony (6): Maurice Gray 1, Joan Campbell 2, Miss H. M. Hillyer 3. bo , y *9 13 years John Halliday 1, Kelvin Green 2, John Storrier ,3. Best girl rider, to 13 years (4): Marjorie Lowery 1, Betty Campbell 2. Felicity •Guinness 3. Best boy rider to 16 years (4) H. Bates 1, John Halliday 2, H T\ Kircher 3.

Harewood Challenge Cup (5): John Halliday 1, Betty Campbell 2. Galas Mel’s Perpetual Trophy (5): Shirley Lowery 1. Joan Campbell 2.

SHEEP DOGS Smooth-haired working collie dog (7)J- L ’« R ?^ clif fe’ s Bruce 1, H. C. Renner’s Mac 2, Miss K. Greenslade’s Mac 3. CglUe slut (4): J. L. Radcliffe’s Biddy

1, J. H. Patterson’s Mist 2, D. Duff’s Shy 3. Long-haired working collie dog (10): D. Mackintosh’s Bustle 1, W. L. Greenslade’s Tip 2, G. Sewell’s Tim 3. Collie slut (5): J.rS. Donaldson’s Wink 1, J. K. Sewell 2, J. L. Radcliffe’s Jet 3. Bearded dog or slut (2): J. L. Dillon’i Rough 1. Best dog: D. Mackintosh's Bustle. PIGS Baconer, not over 2201 b (1): H. J. Lilley 1. Boar (1): H. J. Lilley 1. Breeding sow, over Iff months (2): H. J. Lilley 1 and 2. Breeding sow. under 18 months (1) H. J. Lilley 1. A WOOL Merino ewe, one whole fleece in grease (2) D. H. Clement 1 and 2. Halfbred or Corriedale, ewe in grease (5): Douglas Johnston 1 and 3, Joseph Murdoch 2. Hogget (4): Douglas Johnston 1, Joseph Murdoch 2 and 3. Three-quarterbrea ewe in grease (2): W. M. Turner 1, Douglas Johnston 2. Hogget, in grease (2): Douglas Johnston 1 and 2. Crossbred.—Ewe in grease (1): W. M. Turner 1. Hogget in grease (1): F. G. Greenslade 1. Quality Classes.—Medium halfbred, skirted fleece (6): D. H. Clement 1, N. S. Murdoch 2, Joseph Murdoch 3. Fine halfbred ewe, skirted (7): James McCormick 1,2, and best fleece, N. S. Murdoch 3. Halfbred hogget, skirted (8): James McCormick 1. Joseph Murdoch 2 and 3. Three-quarterbred ewe, skirted (6): N. S. Murdoch 1 and 2, W. M. Turner 3. Threequarterbred hogget, skirted (4): N. S. Murdoch 1 and 2, Douglas Johnston 3. Crossbred ewe, skirted (4): N. S. Murdoch 1, W. M. Turner 2 and 3. Crossbred hdgget (1): N. S. Murdoch 1.

GRAIN AND SEEDS Wheat.—Solid straw Tuscan (1): G. A. Painter 1. Cross 7 (3): G. S. Campbell 1, A. Orchard 2. Any other named variety J 5): H. J Lilley 1 and 2, J. R. Good 3. Oats.—Duns (1): A. Orchard 1. Any other named variety (1): G. S. Black 1. Grass-seed.—Western Wolths (2): J. RGood 1, G. S. Campbell 2. Perennial ryegrass (1): G. S. Campbell 1. White clover seed, one glass jar (2): G. S. Campbell 1, Currie Bros. 2. Hay.—Lucerne hay (4): G. S. Campbell 1, Estate of A. N. Grigg 2 and 3. Meadow hay (5): F. G. Greenslade 1. H. J. Lilley 2, Douglas Johnston 3. Field Roots.—Carrots (2): B. McKay 1 and 2. Turnips, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen (4): B. McKay 1 and 2, Estate A. N. Grigg 3: Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen (4): B. McKay 1. Estate A. N. Grigg 2 and 3. Red Globe or Paragon (2): Estate of A. N. Grigg 1 and 2. Yellow Fleshed (1): Estate of A. N. Grigg 1. Imperial Green Globe (4): Estate A. N. Grigg 1, A. Orchard 2 and 3. Swedes (3): B. McKay 1 and 3, Estate A. N. Grigg 2. Heaviest turnip, foliage to be left on (3): Estate of A. N. Grigg 1. B. McKay 2 and 3. Heaviest swede, foliage to be left on (2): B. McKay 1 and 2. One stalk of choice Moellier (3): A. Orchard 1. F. G. Greenslade 2 and 3. .Collection of field roots (1): B. McKay 1.

VEGETABLES Carrots.—Long Red (1): Mrs F. G. Greenslade 1. Intermediate (5): Estate of A. N. Grigg 1, J. C. Winchester 2 and 3. Early snorthorn (7): Mrs R. S. Currie 1, Mrs F. G. Greenslade 2. A. Orchard 3. Parsnips (1): H. C. Renner 1. Beetroot (7): J. C. Winchester 1 and 3. Mrs F. C. Greenslade 2. Onions. Brown Spanish (3): H. C. Renner 1. Other than Brown Spanish (5): H. C. Renner 1. A. Orchard 2. T. J. Quaid 3. Silver beet (3): Mrs F. G. Greenslade 1. Mrs J. D. Murdoch 2. Potatoes, early white (6): Mrs R. S. Currie 1, W. G. Mably 2, J. HWoods 3. Early coloured (5): D. JO’Keefe 1, Mrs G. Ellery 2, J. H. Wooas 3. Late white (7): J. H. Woods 1 and 3, H. C. Renner 2. Late coloured (5): D. J. O’Keefe 1. D. Duff 2. W. G. Mably 3. Lettuces (4): Mrs G. Ellery 1, Mrs R. S. Currie 2. Cabbages (5): Estate of A. NGrigg 1. Mrs R. J. GaUager 2. D. Duff 3. Heaviest cabbage (3): Mrs N. Naismitn 1. Heaviest marrow (1): W. G. Mably 1. Collection of vegetables (1): Mrs G. Sewell 1. Collection of potatoes (2): Mrs C. Protheroe 1. Schools’ agricultural clubs’ competition (3): David Simms L Raymond Luskie 2. John Fleming 3. Collection of potatoes (5): David Simms 1-

COMPETITIONS Pony, 12 to 14 hands (6): Maurice Gray 1, Miss N. Harrison 2. Joan Camobell 3Pony, to 12 hands (4): Miss P. Harrison 1, Kelvin Green 2, John Storrier 3. Lead, walk and trot, to 12 hands (31 • Kelvin Green 1, John ’ Storrier 2, Lester Hill 3. Lead, walk and trot, 12 to 14 hands (6). Miss P. Harrison 1, Maurice Gray 2, Joan Campbell 3. Collie sheep-dog race (9): Miss P. Harrison 1. R. M. Wilson 2. Miss E. Oakley 3. Collie sheep-dog race, women (3): Miss P. Harrison 1, Miss E. Oakley 2, Miss F. Greenslade 3. , - Tractor driving (9): F. Gallagher 1. c. Mackenzie 2. W. Guiney 3. v Guessing weight of sheep: J. R- dick 1. Weight. 1791 b. SHEEP DOG TRIALS Maiden trial: J. Radcliffe’s Bruce 1. J - F. Hill’s Tip 2. D. Duff’s Shy 3. _ _ Open trial: J. Radcliffe’s Bob 1. E- «• King’s Bruce 2, J. Radcliffe’s Bruce 3.