PRIZE-TAKERS.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1281, 9 November 1911, Page 8

PRIZE-TAKERS.

THE HONOUR LIST FOR CATTLE. SHORTHORNS. Shorthorns.—Bull over 3 years—G. A. Turner, Eltham, 1 and champion; only entry. Bull under 2 years—G. A. Turner, Eltham, 1; R. B. Hamilton, 2. Bull, ono year.—G. A. Turner, 1 and 2; R. B. Hamilton, 3. j ... Cow, over 3 years.—Moore, Hunter Estate, 1, 2, and 3; only entries. Heifer, 3 years.—G. A. Turner, 1 and champion, and 2; Moore, Hunter Estate. 3. Heifer, 2 years—G. A. Turner, Elt'nam, 1, 2, and 3; only entries. Heifer, one year.—G. A. Turner,, Eltham, 1 and 2; only entry. Two heifers.—G. A. Turner, 1; only entry. HEREFORDS. Herefords.—F. G. Moore, of Kai Iwi, was tho only exhibitor in the six classes, and was given first in each, with the addition of champion in the two-year bull, reserve champion in the heifer under three years, and reserve champion in tho heifer under two years. Aberdeen Angus cow, 3 years.—H. E. Harris's Hawera, 1; only entry. Polled Durham bull, over 3 years.—J. H. Sellers, 1; only entry. Bull under 3 years.—J. Sellers, 1 and 2; only entries. Hciter— Mrs. G. Campbell, 1; only ontrv. HOLSTEINS. Holsteiu Friesian bull,, over 3; years.— W. I. Lovelock's Cliffsido Laddie, 1 and. reserve champion; F. J. Johnston, Waihi, Sir Ben u de Kol, 2;. Alex, Hastie, Normanby, Bonnie Boy, 3.. Bull over 2 years—Newton King's King Fayne Leges 11, 1 and champion; W. J, iiell, Hawera, 2. Bull, one year.—Tichborn Bros., Tariki, 1; the only competitor. Cow 3 years.—'\V. I. Lovelock's Lady Melba, 1 and champion; Newton King's Nazle Pet, 2. Heifer under 3 years.—Newton King, 1; \V. L. Lovelock, 2; John Imlah, Kaupokonui, 3. Heifer under 2 years—Newton King, 1; W. I. Lovelock, 2. Heifer under 1 year.—YV. I. Lovelock, 1; F. J. Johnston, IVaihi, 2. Two yearling heifers.—\V. I. Lovelock, 1. AYRSHIRES. Ayrshire.—Bull over 3. years.—Fred. Mills's Jewel Prince, 1 and champion and 2. Bull, under 3 years.—Brown Bros.' Heather Jock, 1 and reserve champion's F. W. Wilkie, 2. ■ ■ , 1 Bull under 2 years.—F. W. Wilkie, 1; A. C\ Johnstone, 2; Brown Bros., 3. Bull under one year.—F. W. Wilkie, 1 and 2. Cor.-,' over 3 years—Fred. Mills's Addio 11, 1 and champion. . Heifer, under 3 years.—Fred . Mills, 1 and 2; Brown Bros., 3. Heifer, under 2 years.—Fred Mills, 1 and reserve champion, and 2. Heifer, one-, year.—E. Jackson, Stratford, 1; Fred .Mill;, 2 and 3. Two heifers—Fred Mills, 1; A. C. Johnstone, 2. JERSEYS. Bull, over 3 years—A. A. Ward, Miro, | 1; F. Towler, Okaiawa, 2. Bull, under 3 years—G. Harkness, 1 and champion; A. and J. O'Donnell, Inaha, 2 and reserve champion; J. M. Shotter, 3. Bull, under" 2 years—C. Goodson, Hawera. 1; G. Harkness, 2; P. J. Peterson, Midhirsf, 3. Yearling bull—John Nicholson, 1; W. V. Harkness, 2; Kauford Bros., 3. Cow, over 3 years—A. A. Word, Miro, Lady Disdain, "l and champion; S. R. Lancaster, l'almerston North, 2 and reserve champion; W. V. Harkness, 3. Heifor, under 3_ years—S. R. Lancaster, 1; R. J. Linn, Nornianbv, 2. Heifer, under 2 years—S. I?. Lancaster, 1; J. D. Henly, 2; D. Watson, 3. Heifer, ono year—J. I). Henly, 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2; \V. Seycll, 3. Two yearling heifers—A. A. Ward, I; K, R. Lancaster, 2; R. J. Li:in, 3. Grade Jersey cow, over 27 months—J. C. Montefiore, 1; D. Watkiu. 2. nciter; undei' 15 months—J. C. Montefiore, 1; D. Watkin, 2. i Heifer, under 18 months—J. 0. Montefiore, 1; A, A. A\ard. 2. SHORTHORNS. Purebred Shorthorns, suitablo for dairying: Bull, over 2 years—J, C. Wright, 1. Cow, over 3 years—J, C. Wright, 1.

Heifer, under .1 years— J. C. Wright, 1 ami 2; Moore Hunter Estate. 3. Heifer, under 2 years— J. C. Wright, 1 and 2; Jloore Hunter Estate, 3. Hcil'er. under one year— J. C. Wri»ht, 1, 2, and 3 . FAT'CATTLE. Steers: These classes for 2 year?, 3 years, ■1 years, over •], and tlireo yearlincrs," were ail won by 1". Moore, of Kai Iwi; the only entry. Cow, over 3 years—C. J. Eawken, 1; G. n. icrßiison, 2. Freezers, three steers—6. F. Moore, 1 and 3; H. Middleton, 2.

THE DISPLAY OF SHEEP. LINCOLNS. TV. H. AVybourne. of Whenuaknra, was the only exhibitor in this class, and was awarded first, second, and third in each of the nine classes, theso awards also currying th,e championship?. ENGLISH LEICESTEKS. In (he English Leicester class Mr. S. R. Lanrastcr, of Palraerston North, owned every entry, nml, consequently, corri«d off a.ll the prizes, and championships. BOEDER LEICESTERS. Earn, any age—Joseph Douthivaite, Tordell, ] and 2. Ham, under 30 months—Joseph Douthwaite, 1 and 2. Ewe, over IS months, with lamb— J. Doiithwaite, 1 and champion, and 2; A. S. Tcnks, 3. Two ewea, over 18 months, with lambs -A. S. T.onks, 1- and 2. Ewe, under 18 months— J. Douthwaite, 1: A. .S. Tonks. 2 ami 3. Two eires, under IS nionths-J. Douthwaite, 1; A. P. Tenks, 2 and 3. ROMNET MARSH. Ram, any a t »e--11. P. Best, Xonnanby, 1 and 3; .0. J. ■Willis, Aratara, 2. ' Earn, undrr 30 months— J'. D. Hughes, '\Vlnllunkur.l, I; Moore. Hunter Estate,2. Earn, under IS months— J. D. Hushes, I; H. P. Best, 2 and 3. T«'o rams,' under If! ■ months— J. D. Hughes, I; D. J. Willis. 2. Ewe, over 18 months with lamb—H. P. Bc-st, 1 and 2; D. J. Willis, 3. Two ewes, over IS months, with lambs -H. P. Best, 1 and 2. Eires. under IS months— J. D. Hughes, 1; H. P. B?st, 2 and 3.

Two rams, under IS months, shfcrn after September I— J. D. Hughes, 1 and 2; E. P. Best, 3. SHROPSHIRE DOWNS. Ewe. over IS months, with lamb—T. As>h, Ha vera, 1; only entry. Two ewes, over 18 months," with lambs —T. Ash, 1 and 2; only entries. Ewe, under 18 months—A. A. Piper, I, 2, and-3; only entries. . Two ewes, undtr 18 months—A. A. Piper, 1, 2, and 3; only entries. SOUTHDOWXS. Ram, any age—Jas> Knight, Feildinir, 1 and 2; Klfis Bros:, 3. Ram, under 30 months—Ellis Bros., 1; James Knight,-2 and 'A. Ram, under 18 months—Ellis Bros., 1 and 3; S. E. Lancaster, 2. Two rams, under 18 months—Ellis Bros., 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2; Moore, Hunter Estate, 3. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb—Ellis Bro*., 1; James Knight, 2; S. E. Lancaster, 3. .Two ewes, over IS months, with lambs —S. R. Lancaster, 1. and Teserve champion; lloore, Hunter Estate, 2. Ewe, under IS months—Ellis Bros., 1; S. B. Lancaster, 2; Jloore, Hunter Estate, 3. Two ewes, under 18 months—S. R. Lancaster, 1; Ellis Bros., 2; Mcoro, Hunter Estate, 3.

Two rams, under IS months, shorn sinco September I—Ellis Bros., 1; Jos. Knight, 2; S. R. Lancaster, 3. GRADE SHEEP. Lincolns: Three lons-wool led ewes, with lambs—Hugh Middleton, 1 and 2; A. S. Tonks, 3. Three long-woolled ewe hoggets, unshorn—W. H. IVybourne, 3; Hugh Middleton, 2 and 3. •' Thrco kmg-woolkd ewe hoggets, shorn as lambs—Hugh Middleton, 1 and 2. The only entries in Border-LoicEsters were thrco long-woolled ewes, with lambs, three long-woclkd ewe hoggets, nnshorn, and three long-woolled hoggets, shorn as lambs, all in the name of A. S. Tonks, who>e entries took the prizes. Romney -Marsh.—'i'hree loug-woolled owes, with lambs—H. P.' Best, 1; only entry. Three long-woolled ewe hoggets, unshorn—H. P. Best, 1; only entry. Three long-woolled ewe hogget's, shorn as lambs—H. P. Best, 1; only entry. Fat Sheep.—Three under 18 months, long wool, shorn—A. E. and A. Symes, Waverloy, 1; Hugh Middleton, 2. Three under 18 months, down or short wool, shorn—A. E. and A. Symes, 1 and 2. Five iambs, long wool—A. P. Tonks, Hawera, 1 and 2; A. E. and A. Symes, 3. Five lambs, down and cross—A. E. and A. Symes, 1 and 3; Moore-Hunter Estate, 2. Three wethers, any age, shorn—James Ivuis!ht, Feilding, 1; A. E.'and A. Symes, 2: Hugh Middleton, 3. Three ewes, any age, shorn—A. E. and A. Symes, 1 and 2; W. H. Yvybourne and Son, 3. Freezers.—Five longwool, shorn—A. E. and A. Symes, 1; A. S. Tonks, 2; Hugh Middleton, 3. ■ Five down or short-wool, shorn—A. E. and A. Symes, 1 and 2. : Five long or short-wool, wool and mutton combined—Hugh Middleton, 1 and .2; A. E. and A. Symes, 3. Five iambs, long or short-wool (best fitted for export; to be judged on grounds and again ill London^—A. S. Tonks, 1; G. 11. Handley, 2; A. E. and A. Symes, 3. SECTION FOR HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Brood mare, over four years, in- foal, or with ioal at foot —J. S. Oughton, Okaiawa, 1; James Grant, Hawera, 2; A. Eraser, Tariki, 3. Foal born since August 1, 1911—James Grant, Hawera, 1; only entry. Filly or mare, 3 years—Alex. Hastie, Normanby, 1 and champion; James Grant, 2; G. Harrop and Sons, Piharaa, 3. Filly or mare,. 2 years—J. S. Oughton, 1 and reserve champion; J. D. Mitchell, 2; A. Hastie, 3. Filly, ctoe year—James Grant,. 1; W. E. Broderick, .2; Alex. Hastie, 3. Gelding, 2 years—Moore-Hunter Estate, 1; only entry. Colt, o"ne year—F. A. Bremner, 1; J. Grant, 2; J. D. Mitchell, 3. Best pair of mares or geldings—Thomas Perry, Maugatoki, 1;' only entry. Gelding, over 4 years—Thomas Perry, Maugatoki, 1. THOROUGHBREDS. Brood mare, over 4 years—Phillip Bremner's "Vacillate," 1; J. Davidson's "Brusholess," 2; J. R. Corrigan's "Discount," 3.

Tilly or fielding, 2 years— J. Crocker, 1; E. Bficc, 2. Colt, filly, or gelding, one year—G. D. M'Kenzio, 1; S. Henderson, 2; MooreHunter Estate, 3. Brood mare, over 1 years—P. Bremner's "Vacillate," 1; J. Davidson, 2; Alex. Hunter, 3. Best yearling cnH or filly by "Foremost"—K. Hicks, 1; S. Henderson, 2; J. T. Dwyer, 3. Marc", filly or gelding 3 years—P. Towler. 1: Dr. G. A. Harrison, 2. Filly or gelding, 2 years— J. E. Corripaii," 1; C. Hunter, 2. Filly, colt or gcldinc, 1 year—A. Oliver, lj Moore Hunter Estate, 2. POXIES. Brood mare 121 to lU hand?, with foal -Moore Hunter Estate". 1; G. Gould, 2/ Brood mare, 1W to 12V hands, with foal —,T. C. llontefiore, I;'P. Saxton, 2; E. Dwyor,. 3. Brood mare, lo\ hands with foal— J. Forlws, 1; Miss S. Dwyer, 2; C. T. Eobcrtson, 3. Pony, marc or goldin.?, 12 to I.IJ linnfl; (ridden by boy or girl)—Mr?. Kdley, 1; G. Jackson, 2; Miss E. Joll, 3. Pony, mpro or gelding, not over 12 hand? (ridden by boy or j;irlV—Mrs. Kclley, 1; H. E. Candy, 2; Mi=s .1. Bisseti, 3. CLASSES FOR PIGS. In Borksliirc?, Hie vsren clas;os \rcre lilled I)V Mr. .1. H. Selleri- , * stock, and he conscfiuently carried off all the prizes and one championship. Yorkshire son", under C months— C. A. Budgo, Haveia, 1; only entry. ■

There u'ns no onirv in Tnimvorths. Black Dnvons-.Mrs. E. Wrckes, Avapuni, had the only entry in each ol the tour classes. Any other recognised breed— J. Gnrnett, Hav.-era; only entry. Two pigs for bacon factory purposes— J. Gnrnett and U. O. Jarvis, 1 and 2; G. 11. Sellers, 3. Three porkers for freezing, not exrrcdinp 12011).—Owen .Jones, I; h. .T. Xevrall, 2. The oTiampion award for best sow nuil litU-r went to Mrs. Weeki-s. SHOWING IN DOGS. \ number of the classes at the dog tliow were very thin, only one entry figuring in many cases. In cases where tijere was competition the awards were. Greyhounds.—Xovico dog-C. W. Nichol!.% 1; Peters, 2. Novice bitche*—\\. Paul, 1; C. \V. Xicholls, 2; J. WilVie, :(. Open bitches—C. Vt- Nicholls, 1; ,T. Wilkie, 2. Retrievers.— Puppies, dogs or Miches, under 12 months-*'. Patterson, 1; ilrs. E. Patterson, 2. . Rou«h-coatc<l collies.—Novice dogs—Miss D. Mitchell, t; G. L. Ellis, 2. Miicolh-coated dojs or bitches (open)— •V R. Clarke, 1 and challenge, and 2. Bearded or Old English puppies, dogs or bitches, under 12 months—H. 1. Arkwright, 1. Dogs, open-H. F. Arkwright, 1 and challenge. Hitches, open—H. F. Arkwright, 1 and challenge. ' Bull dogs, open—F. Klceman, 1; 0. S. Sargeson, 2; 0. Meuli, 3. Cocker spaniels.—Dogs, open—G. L. Ellis 1: W. Grant, 2. Bitches-, open—G. L. Ellis, 1 and 2. Variety class.—Sporting team—T. Kirkwood, 1;' J. L. Ellis, 2. Children's classMiss M. Good, 1; Miss E. Quin, 2. COMPETITIONS. As at Palruerston the Taranaki Hunt Club carried everything before them in harrier classes competitions. Driving—T. R. Exley, 1; A. Mitchell, 2; Miss G. Campbell, 3. Maiden hunters—C. Paterson, I; A. Vinten, 2; J. M. Old, 3. Pony leaping, 13| hands—.l. D. Mitchell's Princess, 1; T. Trasfc, 2; .T. Wilkie, 3: Hunting competition— J. I?. M'Donaltl s Betrayer, 1; • It. D. Morrison's Grey Dawn, 2; J. Robertson's Domral, 3. Ponv leaping, U\ hands—C. Oliver's Jvillnrno.v, I; J. D. Mitchell's Princess, 2; T. Trask, 3. ' Bare-back riding— J. Kendrick, I; A. Mitchell, 2.

DAIRY PRODUCE. ; GREYTOTVX FACTORY'S SUCCESS.-' The Greytown- Dairy Company was successful iu Ibe cheese competitions and honours were well distributed in tho butter competitions. The results were:— Cheese, one hundredweight Cheddar, suitable for export, coloured—Groytown Dairy Company, 1; Xgaere Dairy Company, 2; Kaponga Dairy Company, 3. One hundredweight Cheddar, suitable for export, white—Greytown Dairy Company, 1; Ngaere Dairy" Company, 2; Manutahi Dairy Company, 3. Butter, not less I'll an oGlb., suitable for export—Kaponga Dairy Conipany-,1; Cheltenham,, 2; 801 l Block, 3. Not less than fiClb., suitable for export, held 10 days prior to show—Cheltenham, 1; Bell Block, 2; Bunnvthorpe, 3. Three pounds separator, butter in lib. rolls or pats—Molls Dairy Company, 1; Mere. Mere, 2. Three pounds, non-separator butter— Mrs. F. W. Hammond, Han-era, 1; Mrs. Jackson Symes, Kakaramea, 2. BUTTER-FAT CONTEST. Of tho fifteen nominations for the champion butter-fat competition, conducted under the supervision of tho Goy-, crnment Dairy Commissioner and his staff, 12 competed. Points were computed as under:—One-tenth point for "every pound of milk in the four days, and 24 points for every pound of butter-fat produced. The cows had to be in the possession of tho society for nine days, tho test being made on the last four days. Tho tests worked out in the following satisfactory figures:— ■.. i & 1 A. H. Foy's Biddy I9IU- a.G 10.CG 281 2 E. D. Harkness's ■ Bundy ;:.... 20? 4.8 9.52 257} 3 Mrs. J. C. Monteiiore's Merry Widow 2051 i.l 9.< M 245 i Mrs. J. C. Montcn'ore's Fairy 184 4.7 8.64 233 SR. J. Linn's fancy 21GJ 3.6 7.73 213* 6 W. V. Harfcness's Ze.phyr 136$ 5.8 7.91 2101 7 Newton King's Princess Galatea. 2M 2.S 7.39 208', BS. C. Tonks's Dolly 2091 3-6 V.70 207J 9J. S. T. Short's Twilight 160} 4.7 7.54 203} 10 W. J. Bell's Princess ■.... 193 3.6 6.94 19U 11 J. S. Short's Margaret IBS} 3.7 6.97 190} 12 F. J. Johnston's Mousio 183 3.1 5.C7 158 CHEESE-MAKING AND CASEIN TEST. In conjunction with the above, a test was also held for the best cow for cheepcmaking, with casein test combined. The result was:—

J.« _ eiS J- a 2 r? - o ►J C o , R. D. Harkness's Bundy 207 3.0 G. 21 175 Newton King's Princess Galatea .... 2(H 2.1 5.51 1635 A. H. Foy's Biddy ... 1901 3.0 5.71 16U R. J. Linn's Fancy 216* 2.6 5.G2 IGI S. C. Tonks's Dolly 2091 2.6 5.41 155 Airs. J. C. ilontefiore's Merry Widow 2051 2.6 5.34 152 J Mrs. J. C. Monteiiore's Fairy 181 2.8 5.15 1151 J. S. T. Siiort's Margaret 188J 2.6 4.90 1401 J. S. T. Short's Twilight ICOI 3.0 1.81 13G W. J. Hell's Princess 193 2.1 4.63 131 F. J. Johnstone's Mousie 183 2.1 1.39 1251 \V. V. Harkness's Zephyr 1361 3.0 4.09 113