FEILDING SHOW

Dominion, Volume 16, Issue 122, 8 February 1923, Page 5

FEILDING SHOW

FURTHER JUDGING RESULTS SPECIAL PRIZE WINNERS BY TELEGRAPH—SPECIAL BKPORTER. Feilding, February .6. The weather fur the second day of the Feilding Show was a considerable improvement on that of yesterday. Occasional showers fell in the morning, but the sky cleared up about noon, and a fine afternoon lollowed. The side-shows wore unable to erect their tents on Tuesday, but they were in full swing to-day. Tho attendance was fair. It was not so good as usual, but there must have been about 3000 people on the ground. An innovation for agricultural shows was the inclusion of events for athletes and two motor-cycle races. They were well contested, and proved of exceptional interest. The management of the show was good. , The grand parade at 2 p.m. gave the public a good opportunity of seeing a line display of splendid stock. The Horses. The judging of the horses was completed to-day. While the harness horses and draughts were only fair, the hacks were a really good class, the champion, Mrs. Hugh Gillies Captain Glossop, following up his successes at many other shows by winning outright tho challenge trophy for lady’s hade. There was a large entry of ponies (over 81), and some remarkably good riding_ was shown by the young folk, especially over the jumps. Cattle In the fat cattle section the prizes Were monopolised by Mr. T. A. Duncan. The quality of the entries was g The Shorthorn champion bull, W. F, Jacob and Son’s Te Marama Prince 4th, is a splendid animal for his age>Tha champion cow, Mr. TV. Gray s Ftagrant Mint, defeated her younger competitors easily. In Herefords, Mr. A. E. Sandilands, a new exhibitor in the class, won the male championship with one of Mr. Ernest Short’s stock. Chancellor 125. sust over two years old. The chamf>ion cow was also owned by Mr. Sandp ands, but was bred by himself. The Ayrshire prizes were all carried off by Mr. A. Montgomerie. No bull over a year was shown. The champion cow, Glencairn Agnes, over three years old, in common with the other prizewinners, .was a perfect specimen of the breed. Besides being numerous, the Jerseys, as at the Levin Show, were a very fine class, and a credit to the exhibitors. Dr. F. T Watson showed a fine bull in Matchless Raleigh. Mr. R. L. Horn’s Kuku Sweet Pea carried off the female, championship. Only two Friesian bulls were, exhibited, and tho male championship was not awarded. Mr. W. I. Lovelock won the championship in cows with Domino Show Belle. My. Lovelock is probably the oldest Friesian breeder in the Manawatu. In milking Shorthorns. Mr. R. V. Brown carried off the points prize, as well as the championship for bulls , with Dorn. Gibson Daphne, and the female championship with Matangi Jimmy 11. Grade dairy cattip were not present in large numbers, but the Lancasters carried off most of tho prizes, with Horn Bros, a good second. Sheep. Ever since Mr. E. Short, of Parorangi, commenced exhibiting Romneys, over twenty years ago, the breed bus taken a prominent pb.ee in the shows at Palmerston and Feilding. The entries here this year were numerous, the class excellent, and tho competition keen. In stud Romneys Mr. J E. Hewitt carried off tho honours with 46 points, although Mr. W. C,. Small’s ram was awarded the championship, and Mr. E. Short’s son tho championship for ewes. The entries in eleven classes totalled 1261. The points pr.zofor certain classes was secured ly AV. Reid, of Feilding, with 28 points, all secured in the farmers’ class. He is a very old exhibitor, and reached the happy position for the first time at this show. , Lincolns, the once popular lor l wool breed, were in short supply. Mr. W Howard Booth swept the board and only left a few crumbs for Mr. T. R. Tavior. Southdowns were a good class both . in number and quality. Although MrJames Knight’s supremacy- was seriously challenged, he took the gold medal and breeders’ cup for 2-tooth ram, winning the cup outright. Ihc champion ram was exhibited by Mr0. E. Vile, and the champion ewe bv Mr. J. Knight. . Sir James Wilson had the _ Shropshire class to himself, and his fourteen exhibits were a credit to him. The Challenge Trophy for most points in all classes of sheen and lambs was again won by Mr. J. McKelvie with 74 points. He has only io bo successful next year to win the trophy outright. * Cpokery and Sewing. T|he home industries classes were very well filled, and the quality of the cooking was pronounced by the judge to bq excellent. Judges. The following officiated as judges: — Jumping, riding, ponies, saddle horses, Mr. H. Weal, Te Awamutu; driving and harness horses, Mr. W. D. Watson, Masterton; draughts, Mr. R. Grav. Masterton ; sheep dog trial. Mr. J. Hunter. Fordell: fat crifle. Shorthorns. Herefords, Mr. T. AV. McKenzie, Masterton; milking Shorthorns, Mr. J. C. Wright, Matnpu: Jerseys, Mr. AV. V. Harkness. Tariki; Ayrshires. Mr. F. Mills, Hawera; Friesinns, Mr. 11. J. Marchant. Cardiff; dairy catt-’e, Mr. R. J. Linn, Nor.manby: fat sheep. Mr. T. Flannery. Masterton ; fat lambs. Mr. S. Cundv, Featherston; Romnov rams, Mr. 0. T’errv, Mastorfon: Romn»v ewes, Mr. J. Donald, Featherston ; Lincolns. Mr. W. Perry. Masterton : Southdowns and ShrnpsTiires, Mr. J. Linton, Lincoln College. Killing Classes. The entries in the two 1.-ilh’ng classes v for sheep, are to M killed and forwarded to Messrs. Gilbert Anderson apd Co.. London, for judging, sale, and renort, extra prizes being awarded on points. Tn tho three mc-mrt ‘.'lasses, the exhibits are to bo killed 1 and forwarded to Messrs. Fitter nr.fl Son. London, for sale, judging, o.id report. PRIZE LIST ADDITIONAL AWARDS. ’[’ho following additional awards were made to-dav:— CHAMPIONSHIPS. Hack—Mrs. Hugh Gillies’ Captain Glossop. Harness horse—Miss Maher’s Batchelor. . ■ Draught mare —L. T. McLean. Southdown ewe—J. Knight. SADDLE HORSES. Hack, 15st., mare or gelding—Mrs. P. Riddiford’s Slippery Sam, 1 : C. O. ApplgfiM’s. Major, 2; G. D. Smith’s Muri tai, 3. Hack, 18b t, nwre-OF H.;

Mitchell’s Kismet, 1; Mrs. M. J. Stewart’s Gentleman Jack, 2: Miss G. Maher's Sturdee, 3. Hack, list., mare or gelding—Mrs Lady’s hack —Airs. Hugh Gillies’ Hugh Gillies Captain Glossop, 1; 11. IL Mitchell's Kismet, 2; AV. Hobson’s Davlight. 3. Troop horse, lost., mare or gelding —Mrs. D. Riddiford’s Slippery Sam, 1 ; Aliss Al. J. Stewart’s Gentleman Jack, 2; Afiss Vera Larsen’s Sunbeam, 3. ... Lady’s hnck—Mrs. Hugh Gillies’ Captain Glossop, 1: T. R. Taylor’s Aynn Kara, 2; Aliss Grace Twists Chum, 3. HARNESS HORSES.

S’ngle harness pony, 14 hands and under 14.2 hands —H. H. Bryce’s Barney, 1; AV. Boyce, 2 v Single harness pony, over 13 hands and under 14 hands—Miss A. Hurley, 1; R. R. Macfarlane’s Sammy, 2: AV. A. Doughty’s Cocky, 3. Single harness pony, 13 hands and under —C. Paterson’s Flora, 1; D. ShortaU’s Tommy, 2. DU,AUGHT HORSES. Heavy gelding or mare —It. Relfit’s Paddy, 1. Light gelding or mare—M. HBooth’s Nugget, 1; B. N. Sandilands. 2; AV. C. Gloyn, 3. Pair plough horses —L. T. McLean s Lady Ronald and Douglas Mag, 1: J. Hasmusson’s Rose and Dolly, 2. < Three-horse plough team —L. T. McLean’s Lady Ronald, Douglas Mag, and Douglas Miss Donald, 1; J. Rasmussen’s Rose, Dolly, and Bloss, 2. Spring-carter—W- 11. Booth’s Nugget, 1; B. N. Sandilands. W. C. Gloyn, 3.. Artillery horse —W. H. Booth’s Nugget, 1: AV. C. Gloyn. 1; E. L. Northcott, 3. EXPORT SHEET’ CLASSES. Five fat lambs, shorn, Down cross, bred, by exhibitor —Booth Bros., 1. - CATTLE. Friesian cow, in milk, over J 3 years— W. I. Lovelock’s Dutch Cadilac Queen, 1. POINTS AND SPECIAL PRIZES HORSES. \ Clydesdale Horse Society’s medal for draught filly —Janies Knight’s Matatua Queen Miss M. Cox’s trophy for lady’s hack—Mrs. Hugh Gillies’s Captain Glossop; won outright. Mr. J. J. Bryce’s cup for pony jumping—H. M. Blunden’s De AVette. CATTLE. ' Silver cup (AVellington branch of N.Z. Friesian Association) for yearling Friesian Derby winner—J. Donald’s AVestmere Alcartia Maud. Silver trophv (Mr. C. G. C. Dermer) for three registered Jersey females— R. L. Horn’s Kuku Brooklet, Kuku Sweet Pea, and Kuku Glory. Jersey cup for champion cow —R. L. Horn’s Kuku Sweet Pea. Dairy heifers, most points (Mr. H. J. Lancaster’s trophy)—Horn Bros., 18 points. Milking Shorthorns (Shorthorn Association’s special prize) —R. V. Brown, 38 points: R. L. Feild, 22 points. Grade dairy heifers (H. J. Lancaster’s trophy)—Horn Bros., 18 points. SHEEP. Fat sheep (AVm. Reid’s cup)—J. McKelvie, 74; A. Thomson, 16. Challenge trophy (J. H. Porrett’s'1 — J. McKelvie, 74; AA T . Reid, 42. The trophy now becomes Air. McKelvie’s property. Farmers’ sheep (N.Z., L. and AI.A. Company’s trophy)—W. Re:d, 28 points; D. AV. Reid, 10 points. Romney Marsh sheep (North Island Romnev championship shields)—Ram: AV. O. Small. Ewe: E. E. Short. Stud Romneys (E. C. Allen’s- challenge cup)—J. E. Hewitt, 46 points. Flock and purebred Romney sheen (James Campion’s shield) —AV. Reed, 28 ooints. Fat tegs (Feilding ‘ Farmers’ Freezing Co.’s cup)—C. G. C. Dermer. Romney Marsh breeders’ cup—AA r . C. Small. Champion 2-tooth Southdown ram (breeders’ cup and gold medal) —J. Knight. x (A. Kidd’s challenge trophy)—J. McKelvie, 74 points. COOKERY AND NEEDLEAVORK. Cookerv (Feilding jewellers’ trophy) —Mrs. A. B. AVilton. 11 points. Needlework (Miss Arera Churcher’s prize)—lvy Rodgers, 27 points. COMPETITIONS. Driving competition—Miss K. Maher, 1; Miss V Larsen, 2; Miss A. Henley, 3. Pony jumping, 14.2 hands and under, ridden bv bovs, under 16 years — H. AL Blunden’s De AVette, 1; E. H. Thomson’s Tango, 2; Tiana Tauru’s Orana, 3 Pony jumping, 13.2 hands and under, ridden by girls or boys under 16 years—H. AL Blunden’s De AVette, 1 ; C. Paterson’s Toby, 2; R. R. Alacfarkme’s Sammy, 3. Musical stulls for ladies—Mms A . Larsen, 1; ALss 111. J . Stewart, 2. Sheep dog trials, pulling, driving, and yarding —L. B. Green’s A5 T illiam Boss, 33 points, 1; V/ H._Fcrguson’s Tweed. 26 points. 2; H. Buckley’s F1ip,„.25 points. 3. Ten competitors. Best worker with dog. Air. H. H. Ferguson. • Open "hunters—AV. Hobson’s Daylight, 1: Mrs. D. Ricldiford’s Slippery Sam, 2; J. Shaw’s Rita, 3. 100 yards handicap—Lowrie (9yds.), T: Scoimcy (9yds.), 2.; Bray (6vds.), 3 120 vards hurdles—Af. Bailey (owing Byds.), 1; F. Bray (owing syds.), 2: R. Lowrie (scr.), 3. 220 yards handicap—Lowrie (17yds.). 1: IT. Scotney (15yds.), 2; Bray (J4vds.), 3. Eight miles motor-cycle race —L Mangham (25sec.). 1: P. Coleman (lOsec). 2; S. AYhßehead (scr.), 3. AVon by a few yards. Ten miles motor-cycle race —L. Mangham (lOsec.)./1; R. J. -Tones (170 sec. 2; P. Coleman (scr.), 3. \