WAIRARAPA SHOW

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 100, 25 October 1934, Page 4

WAIRARAPA SHOW

PIGS, CATTLE, SHEEP

CARTERTON'S BIG EVENT

QUALITY AND QUANTITY

(From "the Post's" Special Reporter.)

Officials of the Wairarapa and Mast Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society have every reason to be proud of their 58th annual show, which is being concluded at the Carterton showgrounds today. In one or two minor respects there may be room for disappointment, but the vast majority of the .many activities of the show are eminently successful. The support accorded by both exhibitors and public will.no doubt encourage the society in the pursuance of its policy of bigger and brighter shows every year. The total number; of entries fell short of last year's record, but exceeded those of the jubilee show in 1927 and of the five following shows. ■

"On behalf of the committee, I wish to express appreciation of the support we have received from all the exhibitors, from the public, and from the Press," said the president, Mr. C. L. Reynolds, yesterday afternoon. "I feel sure that tomorrow the public will respond to our invitation and by their attendance show their appreciation of our efforts." Three weeks ago the grounds were wrecked, but the good work of the committee members had remedied matters in time for the show and it had been a pleasure to him to be associated with them. ■ ;

11. glorious weather yesterday a large crowd witnessed the judging of the pigs, cattle, and sheep, and sheep-dog and horse events. The night show was extremely well patronised. Today is People's Day, and with the continuance of bright sunshine and a gentle breeze the showgrounds are thronged with visitors from all parts of the Wairarapa.

"Wairarapa can congratulate itself on its record• show, of pigs," said the judge, Mr. H. E. Thurston, of Makino, and no doubt he was referring to the quality of the exhibits as well as to their number, which established a record. In most classes entries were numerically stronger than last year's, sheep and dogs being the exception in'the livestock divisions. Honey entries were exceedingly disappointing in number, but the combined grain, cheese, and butter entries constituted a new record, there being 07. Dogs, horses, milkers, and grade dairy cattle were judged today. A feature of the show, perhaps not noticeable to the'general public, but immediately obvious to those who have business there, was the prompt and smooth working of the large executive organisation, under the direction of the secretary (Mr. L. H. Smart). ' '.-,', Following are the champion animals of the various classes, and the names of those who exhibited them:— PIG CHAMPIONS. Berkshire.—Boar, Mr. J. E. Wright's (Kopuaranga) Ridgelands Radio I; sow, Mr.. J. E. Wright's Gum View Mary; reserve champion boar, Mr. H. E. Fieldhouse's (Palmerston North) Makowhai Black Prince.

Tainworth.—Boar, Mr. 11. E. Fieldhouse's (Palmerston North) Rutherglen Rufus; sow, Mr. H. E. Fieldhouse's Makowhai Lady Ideal; reserve champion boar, Mr. J. E. Williams's (Mauriceville West) Blytheswood Cecil 27th; reserve champion sow, Mr. J. E. Williams's Mount Pleasant Star Lady I.

Large Black.—Boar, Mr. J. Morgan's (Weraroa) Lucernedale Bendigo; sow, Mr. G. W. Busby's (Carterton) Tiak Lily 7th;.reserve champion boar, Mr. J. Morgan's Horowhenua Bill; reserve champion sow, Mr. J. Morgan's entry. Large White.—Boar, Mr. Reg. Webb's (Palmerston North) Kismet Chief; sow, Mr. G. W. Busby's (Carterton) Ban-Eat Canadian Snowfiake II; reserve champion boar, Mr. G. W. Busby's Ban-Eat Canadian Snow Kins; reserve champion sow, Mr. Reg. Webb's Kismet Smooger. CATTLE CHAMPIONS. Herefords.—Bull, Mr. F. E. Humplireys's (Gisborne) Beau Gem; cow, Mr. F. E. Humphreys's Belle Gem; reserve champion cow, Mr. J. R. Matthews's (Featherston) Juan Mischief 11. Ayrebires.—Bull, Mr. J. G. Donald's (Featherston) Ardgowan Rising Star; cow, Messrs. W. Moore and Sons (Masterton) Greenbank Dewdrop; reserve champion bull, Messrs. W. Moore and Sons Howie's Cannie Scot; reserve champioa cow, Mr. J. G. Donald's Ardgowan Star of Eve. Red Polls.—Bull, Mr. H. G. Bryant's (Manakau) Sedgcmoor Toreador; cow, Mr. H. G. Bryant's Sedgemoor Greeba; reserve champion bull, Mr. G. A. Martin's (Manakau) Kohutu Joshua; reserve champion cow, Mr. G. R. Forster Pratt's (Palmerston North) Adderstone Crimson Rose Bloom. Jerseys.—Bull, Mr. J. Jameson's (Masterton) Woodland s Viola Forward; cow, Mr. R. L. Horn's (Ohau) Ku Ku Silverbrook; reserve champion bull, Mr. R. L. Horn's Owler's Last Son; reserve champion cow, Mr. J. Jameson's Beechlands Neckless. Milking Shorthorns-.—Bull, Mr. Reg. L. Field's (Greytown) Waimoa Rangatira; cow, Mr. Reg. L. Field's Waimea Faithful. Friesians.—Bull, Mr. C. A. Knutson's (Dalefield) Totara Ranger Lad; cow, Mr. 0. A. Cadwallader's (Greytown) Woodlea Diamond; reserve champion bull, Mr. M. J. Parker's (Dalefield) Koromiko Mutual De Kol Pontiae; reserve champion cow, Mr. M. J. Parker's Koromiko Transvaal Queen. SHEEP CHAMPIONS. , Lincolns. —Ram, Mr. Eric T. Wilton (Masterton); ewe, Mr. L. R. Wilton (Mastcrton); reserve champion ram, Mr. E. T. Wilton; reserve champion ewe, Mr. L. R. Wilton. , Romney Marsh.—Ram, Sir William Perry (Masterton); ewe, Mr. F. W. Blatchford (Woodyille); reserve champion ram, Sir William Perry; reserve champion ewe, Mr. F. W. Blatchford. Romney Marsh (natural condition). — Ram, Mr. William Rayner (Masterton); reserve champion ram, Mr. William Rayner. Champion hogget ram, Mr. William Rayner. Southdowng.—Ram, Ellis Bros. (Bulls);' ewe, Ellis Bros.; reserve champion ram, Ellis Bros.; reserve champion ewe, Ellis Bros. Southdowns (natural condition). —Earn, Mr. William Rayner (Masterton); ewe, Mr. G. F. Candy (Masterton); reserve champion rani, Mr. William Rayner; reservo champion owe.. Mr. Cordon S. McLeod (Martinborough). • Corriedales.—Ram, Mr. William Rayner (Masterton); ewe, Mr. J. Stringfellow (Groytown); reserve champion ram, Mr. ,1. Stringfellow; reserve champion ewe, Mr. J. Stringfellow. Fat Lambs.—Rayner Bros. (Parkvalc). THE JUDGES' COMMENTS. The pigs were judged by Mr. 11. E. Thurston, of Makino, who thought the excess of entries over those of previous years showed that local farmers were realising the advantage of breeding good porkers and baconers. In commenting on Hiese two classes the judge said that exhibitors would be well advised to show pow pigs as against barrers. He thought that the sow pig had a better underline and was not so flabby in appearance. In the pure class the breeder of the Berkshire sow otipht to bo proud of her. The other champions were good specimens of the breed. The weakness observed by the judge in the utility classes was a tendency to be on the leggy side. The exhibit of Red Polls as a whole was of splendid quality, said the judge, Mr. J. W. Harding, of Waipukurau. A marked improvement was noticeable in the finer points of the breed. This way most gratifying as showing lliat breeders were striving for a far more even type.

Mr. W. Hall, of Leppcrton, who judged the Ayrshire*, said that there were some pplendid exhibits, but ho would have •liked to see increased entries'. Generally speaking, the Quality was there, and the champion cow was an outstanding animal. He was enthusiastic about the bull in t lie aged clans, which1 he said was the finest Ayrshire ho had ever Been.

"Milking Shorthorn classes, though not very numerous this year, com prised some very outstanding animal*, full of quality and in goorl show coudition." said the ■judge "Mr. A. Yickeiv, of Blenheim. The

champion cow exhibited by Mr. K. Field was a very iine beast, said the judge, but it was run very close by the same breeder's three-year-old heifer, "a magnificent beast which will take a power ol beating next year." She gave the judge the impression of not being too well. The champion bull, also bred by Mr. Weld, was a wonderfully developed beast iur his age. with beautiful colour and condition. There were only two entries in the clasa for the best herd of one bull and three cows or heifers, and both were a credit to the breeders. Mr. K. V. Brown's beautiful animal, which won the yearling bull class, was isaid by tin; judge to be of good colour and conformation, and possibly a Royal winner next year.

Very good class animals were noted by the judge, Mr. H. H. Dickie, of Malnurea, in the Friesian entries. The champion cow was easily the outstanding animal in the Friesian section, and the two-year-old reserve champion looked like developing into an outstanding beast. Some good calves were shown, tht* placed animals all being typical of the breed. The champion and reserve Jerseys pleased the judge, Mr. H. Salway, of New Plymouth, as also did the prize yearlings. "The cow clasa was an excellent one," lie said, "every one showing evidence of dairy quality. The champion cow showed excellent finish and was closely followed by the reserve." The group class (bull and three cows) went to a young Wairarapa breeder, Mr. J. Jameson. The yearling heifer class was a largo one and the plaeings showed that the judge had an eye for evenness of type.

Mr. Voss, of Karere, judge of the open Romneys, thought that although the entries could have been larger, the rams were of first-class quality, and the ewes were also in good condition and quality. The younger sheep, however, were not up to the same standard.

Exhibits of Lincoln? came forward in great condition, said the judge, Mr. W. Pringle, of Oringi, who thought that the older sheep were of outstanding quality while the younger rams were up to the best standard. Both owes and hoggets were first class.

Mr. L. B. Wall, of Kairanga, who judged the Southdowns, considered the entries to be up to the visual standard of quality and well brought out. Tho show was indebted to the floekmasters from the Manawatn side for their consistent support. * Their sheep had both breeding and quality.

Tho judge of the unhoused Southdown rams, Mi\ J. Webb, of Taihape, found his classes up to the best standard of the breed; in fact, the condition of some of the exhibits was such that they would not have been shamed in the open class.

Good even ewes, good weighted and freezing wethers-, and "some very nice lambs showing quality and good breeding" were noted by Mr. J. Caithness, of Taihape, the judge of the fat sheep.

Mr. K. W. Deighton, of Morton, who was the judge of the fat lambs, observed examples of nice medium weights and quality and many pena which Bhould meet London requirements. There were very few exhibits not fit to show, he said.

"The -quality of the winning exhibits is of the usual high standard," remarked Mr. M. Syron, Government dairy inspector, and judge of the cheese exhibits. It was pleasing to notice the pood quality of the cheese selected from the grading stores, the average quality of which was rather better than that of those in other classes.