Aberdeen Angus

Press, Volume XCVII, Issue 28742, 13 November 1958, Page 20

Aberdeen Angus

The coming Royal Show in Invercargill seemed to have affected entries in the Aberdeen Angus class, said the judge (Mr A. McGaffin, jun.), expressing ' disappointment at the very small number of five entries. “Local breeders are not supporting their show—some prominent breeders who have previously exhibited here have not done so this year—and, in fact, it was hardly worthwhile my coming.” Mr McGaffin said. Alan Elliott’s yearling bull, Prince of Brackenficld, took the championship. "A quality animal, with a very beautiful female head, very

smoothly fleshed, and a good mover,” was Mr McGaffin’s description of the champion cow, Gentle Maid of Brackenfleld, also shown by Alan Elliott. “She would hold her own against strong’ competition.” The reserve champion cow, R. G. and R. E. Allan’s Sunflower of Heath field, was also a very good female, carrying a very thick, mossy coat. Jersey F. E. Martyn and Son’s champion cow, Glenmore Fantasy, and their reserve champion cow. Glenmore Sparklet, in the Jersey section were of a very good quality and could be shown anywhere, said the judge, Mr G. Scown, of Manutahi. All of the 67 beasts exhibited were well brought out and well handled. “I was pleased to see the good quality of all beasts, but would have liked to see more than the G 7 beasts exhibited,” Mr Scown said. The champion bull. Glenmore Rarity, exhibited by H. J. Hurford and Son, was an exceptionally fine breed, he said. “It showed refinement of bone and good carriage.” The first-class exhibit of heifers was very pleasing and many could be shown anywhere, he said. Galloway The Galloway classes, with 17 entries as against 13 last year, wore the second biggest section in the beef cattle division of the show. The cattle shown came from all parts of the South Island. “The first importations of! Galloways in New Zealand were made in 1948, and to find after! only 10 years that they are the’ second biggest beef section in the! Christchurch show is quite something.” said the judge (Mr T.i Davies). “It proves the Galloway; really has a place in marginal land development, and it is going to be an extremely useful breed in this country.” The outstanding boast was G. A. Rawstron’s champion cow. Corale of Rossendale. said Mr Davies. The champion and reserve champion bulls. R. G. Carrington’s Jonathan of Snaigow. and J. S. Hunt, and Son’s Emblem of Winterhope were also excellent I specimens of the breed, he said. Ayrshire The judge in the Ayrshire section, Mr C. E. C. Webb, of Levin, said he considered the section to have been very well supported with the 61 entries. “The beasts compared very well with those seen at large North Island shows, and their condition was well ahead of the average cattle.” he said. All the cows in the class milking were very strong, and the winning bull in the mature bull section was outstanding, he said. The championship cow award was won by L. Legg's Lakeside Folly and the championship bull award by Mrs J. Willan’s Hazelburn Bruce.