ROARS OF APPLAUSE

Dominion, Volume 30, Issue 45, 17 November 1936, Page 11

ROARS OF APPLAUSE

Stock Judge Cheered In Argentine MARTON ADJUDICATOR The somewhat staid proceedings of judging at agricultural shows in New Zealand had not prepared Mr. Isaac Andrew, of Marton, and formerly ot Canterbury, for the enthusiasm of. the crowd when he was judging at the international show at Palermo, Buenos Ayres. Mr. Andrew said that when the championships were awarded the judge's decisions were greeted with roars of applause aud later, when lie gave demonstrations of the sheep bleeds he had been judging, the big gathering round the ring was equally hearty m its applause. . One of the main impressions left on .Mr. Andrew by the people of the Argentine was their tremendous enthusiasm for stock, but he was equally impressed by the extent of the estancias and the size of the herds and flocks—-the spoke of small paddocks of about 400 acres and of herds of cattle iu much the same way as New -Zealanders spoke of flocks of sheep. Of the reception given his judging Mr. Andrew was reticent, contenting himsell with the remark that he seemed to "do all right,” but reference to newspapers which featured the show discloses thathe New Zealand judge made a most favourable impression. “The spectators had a good opportunity of appreciating the notable qualities of Mr. Andrew as a judge, lor he is one of the most competent judges who has ever graced . the Palermo ring . . .” ran one report. “One outstanding characteristic of the New Zealand expert is that he is quite willing to explain to any exhibitor who considers his animals were harshly treated in the prize ring the reasons why Ins ram or ewe was not awarded the championship. Mr. Andrew is fighting for a standard, the standard that has made the name of New Zealand as a producer of prime Jamb and good wool, and who can blame him?”