AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXVII, Issue 17328, 17 November 1916, Page 7

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

COURTENAY. The Courtenay Agricultural and Pastoral Association hold its annual show at Kirwee' yesterday. After a foggy morning the day broke gloriously line.- and a capital attendance was recorded, the special trains being fairly wall patronised. But tho morning's promise was broken, and nb noon a thunderstorm was seen, approaching from the ranges. By ono o'clock rum was falling heavily, and a steady downpour continued until about three o'clock. Welcome ns tho rain was to the settlers generally, the show officials considered its advent decidedly untimely. 'Tho show, generally speaking, was well up to tho average. Ihe absence of competition in several of tho sweep classes, aud in tho light horse sec Dion was a regrettable feature, but it is quito competent to say that the quality was not affected, as tho winning exhibits in many of tho walk-over classes would have been hard to beats Draugnt horses were not particularly numerous, but tho quality standard, was set by Messrs E. E. Jenkins and J. and I. Clinton, who annexed tho majority ot tho awards, and their exhibits wouK have claimed favourable notice ot judo-es at the Metropolitan Show. Messrs F. and A. Addington won two firsts with yearling and three-year-old fillies sired by Mr J. M'CLnre s Aitkenbrao, the winner of the draugUt entire championship- The champion mare was Mr K E. Jenkins's Pearl, n two-year filly by Premier PrideDamsel. A vory stylish Clydesdale was Mr Jenkins' brood mare Black Rose, by Lonsdale Again, and in this class his Wallace mare was runner-up. Thoroughbreds were poorly represented, but hacks and military horses included some capital vspecimens, which were well handled. These classes will doubtless j continue small on account of most ot the usual activo exhibitors being ougaged on activo service, and also because the automobile is having its day and pushing the horso off tho road. Ponies were good, but small in numbers. In harness horses a pretty brown mare by Rothschild was adjudged the best mare, exhibited by Mr A. H. Clark, and her filly won out easily in the three-year class. Miss J. E. Storry's Doctor gelding Medico, bred by the exhibitor, a fine upstanding horse and a good mover, won in a good class of gig horses over 15.3 hands, and Mr A. Gillanders' Dundonald, winner amongst saddle and light harness horses under 15 hands, was another handsome pieco of horseflesh. Tho hunters shown wore an exceedingly good class. Miss A. G. Rich's Clinker secured both firsts, beating Mr J. H. Selby's well-known Clarence in the open events. Sheep exhibits attracted a good deal of attention. In merinoes Mr JSowdcn (Raknia) exhibited throe pens of three ewes with lambs. Tho pen of strong-combing type stood out on their own from the tine-woollcd. Mr J. Nixon had ib all his own way in Border Lcicesters, there being no competition. He showed some typical sheep, of excellent qvtality. Messrs R. and J. Reid, of Darlield, mot (with little opposition in English Leicesters, but their awards were always easily duo to them. Mr W. J. Jenkins also showed some nice sheep. Shropshire* were only medium, Mr D. Mulholland having a walk-over ill all classes. Southdowns paw better quality and better competition, many of tho animals showing good breeding, and they were well shown. Messrs \V. J. Jenkins, Jarman Bros., and J. A. Adams took most of the premiums. Crossbreds were good, the three ewo hoggets from merino ewes, shown by Messrs Jarman Bros., particularly so; and the Corriedales shown by Mr Mulholland in tho farmers' ewes were capitnl specimens. Fat sheep were fair, and fat lambs good. Coming to tho cattle section, the Shorthorns wore the best represented in any breed, the quality throughout being very even. Unfortunately the classes were not strong nMinerically. Dairy breeds were not strong. In Ayrshires Mr W. J. Jenkins's four-vear-old bull, Brownie, was a nico specimen of a dairy bull, and a low-set cow of good frame and with splendid vessel won in tho three-year class. Jerseys and Holstoins wore not strong classes, and one of the winning Jersey cows was far too " slabby " for her utility purpose. The bulls were the best of the "Black and Whites," which made their first appearance nt the show. The dairy cows of any breed were a strong class, and difficult, to judge, the winner being a nice-looking Ayrshire. Pigs were almost absent, and the poultry classes were only moderate in numbers and quality. The ladies of the district made a fine showing in cookery and preserves. Some splendid roses wore exhibited, and some prime early potatoes. Home-made butter was shown in abundance, and the colour, texture and salting showed that, whatever opinions to the contrary are founded upon the article offered over the shop counter, butter-making on tho farm is not a lost art. The secretary's innovation, a writing competition for school pupils, drew good competition from seventeen boys and girls, and this section will probably bo developed at future shows. The Department of Agriculture's ex- ; hibit. though " far from the madding crowd." drew its full share of attention from the farmers, who were keenly interested in the exhibits of raceme from tho poor Morven Hills country, showing tho value of this fodder plant upon soils refusing to produce almost) any other crop. Silver beet, upon which attention is being concentrated now as a stock food, was also represented by fine specimens, and there'was the usual collection of seed and grain from all sources, making a highly valuable educative feature. The following table shows the number of entries under the sereral headings at the last four shows:

1 imuze LIST. The following is the prize list the. number of entries in each class being given in parentheses:— SHEEP. Menaces.—Throe ewes (4) —J. Sowden 1,2 and c. '" Border Leicestors.—Ham, over eighteen months (2)—J. Nixon 1 and 2. Bam, under eighteen months ('-')—J. Kixou 1 and 2. 'lwo ewes, with laonbs (I)—J. Nixon 1. Ewe, with lamb (2)—J. Nixon 1 and 2. Ewe hogget (2) —J. Nixon 1 and 2. English Leicestcrs.—Ram., over eighteen months (2)—R; and J. R<eid 1 and 2. Enm, under eighteen months (3)—R. and J. Reid I I and 2. Two ewes, with lambs (21—B. mid •T. Eeid I und 2. Two ewe hoggets (3)—W. •I. Jenkins 1, R and J. Eeid 2 and 3. Ewe, with lamb (2>— R, and J. Eeid 1 and 2. Ewe hoggets (8)-R. and J. Eeid 1 and 2, W. J. Jenkins 3. Three flock w.m hoggets, sollins' class (I)—W. J. Jenkins 1. , Shropshire?.—Rani, over eighteen monUis (2)-D. Mulholland I a.nd 2. Ram, under eighteen months (3)—1). Mulholland 1, Jarman Bros. 2. Two ewes, with lambs (2) —L). Mulholland 1 and 2. Two ewo heggcts (2)— D. Mulholland 1 and 2. Ewe, with lamb (2) —D. Mulholand 1 and 2. Ewo hogget (3)--D. Mulholland 1, Jarman Bros. 2. Xtae flock ram hoggets, selling class & — u - -Mulholland 1 and 2. Sonthdowns—Ram, over ourhteen uiontlw (3)—J. A. Adams 1. A. W. Adams 2. Ram, under eighteen months (6V-W. J. .Tonkins 1, A. W. Adams 2, J. J. Cogan 3. Two ewes, with lambs (i)— Jarman Bros. 1, W. J. Jenkins 2, J. J. Cogan h o. Two ewe hoggets (6)—W. J. Jenkins 1, J. J. Cogan 2, J. A. Adams 3. Ewe, with lamb (a)—Jarman Bros. 1, W. J. Jenkins 2, Ewe hogget (7)—W. J. Jenkins I and 2, J. J, Cogan 3. «»«* flock

ram hoggots, gelling- class (4) —Jarman Bto*. ] b A. TV. Adams 2. Cross-breds.—Three owes, with lambs (1) i —A. Robertson 1. Throe wether hoggets, first \ cross from merino ewes (2) —If. Roper t mid 2. Three ewo hog-gets, first cross from merino ewes (4>—.Tarnian Bros. 1, 11. Roner 2 and c. Three wether hoggets, any cross, except from merino ewes .(I)—J. Sowdon 1. Three crossbred cms, with lambs (1)—II. M'Clelland 1. Other Classes.—Three mvo hoggets (C)—D. Mulhollnnd 1 nnd 2, Jarmen Bros, c. Fat Sheep.—Five wethe.TS (l)-»-.T«rmn.p.Bros. 1. Five f<ii sheep, shorn (I)—Jarman Bros. 1 Fat Lambs.— Three lon gw nol led Inning, not exceeding 70lb live weight (SI —Jarman Bros. 1, 11. M'Clelland 2, Bcatty Bros. 3. Three Down or Down ctoss In robe, not exceeding 701 b live weight (4)—Jarman Bro 3. 1. BeaUy Eros. 2, H. M'OU-lknd 3. Three lon<rwoolled lambs, not exceeding B2H) live weight (2)— Bentty Bros. 1, H. M'Clelland 2. Three lonswoollcd lambs not exceeding 9-llb live -weight (2)—n. M'Clollnnd 1. JJJatty Bros 2. Three Down or Down erofifrfiwjibn, not exceeding 821 b live -weight (3)—H. M'Clelland 1, W. T. Street 2. Three Down or Down cross lnmbs, not exceeding 9-llb livo weight (2) —H. M'Clel'ar.d 1. Three lamt>s for butcher?' purposes <2V-Boatty Bros. I, H. M'Clclkind 3. Fiv« I lambs, miltable (or exnort (1)—I1. irClellond | 1, Beatty Bro<*. 0. Five lambs, no rc-'tric- i lions (SV-Beattv Bros.'l. Pet lamb (2)— Myrtle Rushbaleh I.' CATTLE. Shorthorns.—Bull, any man (2)—W. Syme 1, 11. Roper 2. Yearling bull (1)—11. M'Clel. land 1. Cow, hi milk or in calf (.11—W. C-. Bedford 1, L. Thomas 2. Two-year heifer (1) —E. Holmes 1. Yearling heifer (1) —K. M'Clelland 1. Avrsliires.—Bull, any ajro (21— TV. T. Teutons 1 ond 2. Yearling bull (I)—\V. J. Jenkins \. Cow, i-n milk or in calf (3)—"W. J. Jenkins I and 2. Two-vear heifer (1) —W.. J. Jenkins 1 Yearling heifer (3)—W. J. Jenkins 1, 2 nnd 3. Jerseys.—Bull, any ago (21— TV. F. Turner 1, 11. Roper 2. Cow. in milk or in oalf (1) —l3. Holmca 1. Two-year heifer (31—D. M'Meokan 1, B. TVilson 2, E. Holmes c. Holsteins.—Bull, smv ago (I)—R. Colee 1. Yearling bidl (11—R. Coloo 1. Cow, in milk or in calf Cl)—R. C'olco 1 and 2. Two-year heifer (I)—E. Harris 1. Dairy Cattle—Dairy cow (81— TV. T. Jenkins 1 and special, T. S. Innes 2, R. Colee hc, A. TV. Coleo c. Two-year heifer (3)—k. Harris 1, D. M'Meekan 2. Fat Cattle.—Three-year-old IS)— R. M'Clelland 1, J. Gilmore 2 Calf (1)-R. Coleo 1. HORSES. Draughts—Entire (I)—D. M'Cluro's Aitkenbrao 1. Three-year cntiro (I)—H. Poach 1. Mare, with foal or in foal (4)—E. E. Jenkins 1 and 2. Dry maro, any ago (3)—E. E. Jenkins 1, J. P. Christophorson 2, J. and P. Clinton 3. Golding, any ago (t>)—E. E, Jenkins 1, J. and P. Clinton 'J and 8, S. E. Cook v h c. P«ir (-1)—-E. E. Jenkins 1, J. and P. Clinton 2 and 3. Three horso team (2)—E. E. Jenkins 1, J. and P. Clinton a. Four borso team (1) — if. and P. Clinton 1. Three-year filly (2)— V. and A. Addington 1, ,T, P. Christopherson 2, Two-year filly (4)— E E. Jenkins 1, A. E. Dangdale-Hunt 2, B. Gommell 3. Yearling filly (i)—i\ and A. Addington I, E. C. Jenkins 2 ond c, Jarman Bros, hc. Spring dray horses (4)—N. Bailey 1, R. Gcmmoll 2, Sandy Knolls Estate 3, A. It. Jarman t h c.

Best draught (5)—E. E. Jenkins 1. Champion horse—Mr D. M. M'Cluro's Aitkenbrao, by Rivelanta—Lady Maggio. Champion mare—Mr E. E. Jenkins's Pearl, by Premier Prido—Damsel. Hackneys.—Mure, with foal or in foal (1) — A. H. Clark 1. Three-year-old (2)—H. A. Knight, 1, A. M&nson 2 Two-year-old (1) — A. Boulton 1. Boy's Pony, not exceeding 13 hands (:})—A. K. Langdwlc-Hunt J, C. A. Webb 2. Girl's pony, not exceeding- 14 bunds (C) —Roy Jackman 1, Misa P. M'Nne 2, W. Lochhead 3. Fourteen stone hack (4) —W. 11. Boa," 1, J. TV. TVoodhouse 2, L. TV. Storry 3. Eleven atono hack (7) A. Gillanders 1, Miss A. G. Rich 2, J. H. Selby 3. Lady's back (5)—A. Gillanders 1, Miss A. G. Kick 2, 11. A. Knijdit 3. Cob, not exceeding 15 hands (5)—A. Gillanders 1, TV. GriffithsSmith 2, R. H. Bennetts 3. Mounted Infantry horse (71—W. 11. Boag 1, Stanley Jackman 2, R. J, Ma-wson 3. Jumping pony, not exceeding 14 bands (3) —Mrs .). H. Xelson 1, Roy Jackman 2. Girl rider (I) —Dorothy Henderson. Boy rider (1) —Cecil Jackman. Canterbury Jockey Club's special for mounted rifle horse (S)—TV. 11. Boa# 1, S. Jackman 2, K. J. Mtiwßon 3. Hunters—Eleven-stone hunter (6) —Misi A. G. Rich 1, J. 11. Selbv 2, J. L. Henderson 3. Maiden hunter (2)—Miss A. G. Rich 1, 11. J Harrison 2. Harness Horses.—Entire (I)—Median Bro<i. 1. Mare, with foal or in foal (2)—A. 11. Clark 1. Three-year-old (-O—A. IT. Clark 1. A. Manson 2, H. A. Knight 3.. Two-yea T-old (I)—A. Boulton 1. Yearling (2)—Mrs T. E. Hide 1, R. Coleo 2. Fanner's traphorsc (31— 3 TV. Marshall 1, H.'M'Clelland 2, H. Roper 3, Gig horso (B)—Miss Janet E. Storrv 1, J. IL Selby 2. Mrs A. TT. Sandre? 3. J. Tuft h c Pony, not exceeding 14-hands (7) —G. A; Ridden 1, Mrs J. H. TVillinms 3, P. nnd J. Clinton 3, A. E. Langd»le-Hnnt h c. Saddlo nnd light harness horso (7)—A. Gillanders 1, \V. Griffiths-Smith 2, R, 11. Bonnetl» 3. PIGS. Berkshiro boar, under twelve months (I) 1") Cti'.'i 1. Berkshire fow, with litter (1) — R, M'Clelkiid ]. Porker (I)—R. Coles 1. POULTRY. Pair Brown Leghorns (3)—A. Gnnn 1, J. Gilmore 2, J. Stockden 3. P«ir White Leghorns (2) —R. Genimoll, jun., 1. Pair Wyandottcs (3)—A. \V. Adams 1, A. Manson 2. R. Gemmell, jun., 8. Pair Minorcus (2) —Mrs TV Symo 1 and 2. Pair Bantams (3) —Minn Schnello 1. L. D. Arams 2. Pair Buff Orpingtons (2)—II. Needham 1 and 2. Pen fowls, «,nv breed (1) —D. Reardon 1. Pen table fowls (I)—Mrs R. M'Clelland 1. Pair Indian Runner? (3) —It. Gemmell, jun., 1, R. A. Colee 2. Pair geese (I)—A. TV. Roper 1. SHEEP DOGS. Rough-haired dog (4)—G. Rout 1, J. TV. Belgruvo 2, Jarman Bros. 3, G. Adams c. .Smooth-haired dog (3)—R. Faii-bairn 1, A. Cnlder 2. Bearded collio (1) —E. M'Leiuia-n 1. FARM PRODUCE. Tablo butter, without salt (7)—Mrs H. M'Kae 1 and 3, Mrs G. Seaton, sen., 2, Mrs TV. Syme 'V h c, Mrs A, Robertson, h c. Tablo butter, with salt (S)—Mrs 'TV. Symo 1 and v h c, Mrs T. J. Pascoo 2, Mrs" 11, M'Nao h c. Non-sepawstor butter, without salt. (3)—Miss Goodwin 1, Mrs G. A. Bedford 2, Mrs TV. B. Rout c. Butter,, without salt, non-previous first prize winners (4) Miss -K. D Colee 1. Mrs T. J. Pascos 2, Mrs R, Colee v h c. Butter with salt, non-previous first prize winners (3) —Mrs (►-. A. Bedford 1, Mrs Bowling 2, Miss Goodwin e. Salt butter (3) --Mrs TV. Symo 1, Mrs G. T. Robertson 2, Mr 11. M'Nao 3. Salt butter, in boxes (1) Mrs TV. Syme 1. Home-cured unsmoked ham (5)—G. E. Davis 1. TV. J. Jenkins 2, 11. Piper vh 0. Unsmoked roll of bacon {")— R. TV. Wilson 1, P. P. Roper 2. Hens' eg?s (41— Mrs TV. Syme 1, Mrs H. Sclinelie 2, Mrs G. H. Judd v h c. Honey, in jar (4) —H. Roper 1 and 2. Home-made gooseberry wine (3) — Mrs 11. Schnello 1 and 2, 11. Roper v h c. Home-made currant Wine (4) —11. Roper \, Mrs 11. Schnello 2 and v h c. Hoinc-inndo wino, any other variety (5) —Mrs R-. TV. Wilson 1, Mts 11. Sclmefle 2, R, Roper v h c. Section of honey (4) —H. Roper 1 and 2. COOKERY. Home-made braid J. Bull 1, Mia R. TV. Wilson 2, Mra W. Symo 8. Scones (s)—Mrs TV. Symo 1, Mrs G. 11. Judd 2 and vh v. Sponge sandwich (12)—Miss M'Douald 1, Mrs G. E. Davis •.', Mrs G. Batstone hc, Mra A. H. Smart c. Sponga eaJ:e (3)— Mrs TV. Syine 1, Mrs K. SobneiJo 2. Plum pudding (s)—Miss Sim 1, Miss M.'Kio 2, MrsW. Symo 3. Home-made jama (3)—Mrs TV. Syme 1, Mrs 11. Schnello '-! aud 2. Home-made jollies (3)—Mrs W. Symo 1, Mrs 11. Schnello 2 aud hc. Home-made pickles (3) —Airs 11, Schnello 1, Mrs W. Syme 2. Preserved fruits (s)—Mrs H. Schnello 1, Miss A. TVilsou 2, Mrs TV. Syme h o. Pikelets (")—Mra TV. Symo 1. M'iss H. Rudd and Mrs TV. Symo (wiual) 2, Miss E. 0. Coleo h c. Fruit cake (3)--Mts'G. T. Robertaon 1, Mrs Bishop 2. Pound cake (41—Mrs G. T. Robertson 1, Miss M'Kie 2. Shoitbroad (B)—Mra TV. Symo 1, Mrs O. F. Bishop 2. Girdle scones (2) — Mrs TV. Symo 3 and 2. Brown scones (2) — Mrs TV. Syme 1, Mrs H. Schnello 2. Seed cake (9)—Miss Sim 1, Mrs Symo 2, Mrs G. Batstone vh c, Miss L. J. Rudd h c. Homemade bread, special (2)—Mis TV. Syme 1, Mrs It. TV. Wilson 2. Plain cake, special (4) -Mrs TV. Culdor 1, Miss M'Kie 2, Mrs P. F Rcper 3. lynit cake, special (61—Mrs G. T. Robertson 1, Mrs TV. Syme 2. Sultana cake, special (6)—Miss Sim 1, Mrs W. Syme 2, Miss C. Stewart )i c. Collection of cooking (2i—Miss H. Rudd 1, Minnie Dunne 2.

GARDEN PRODUCE

Collection garden vegetables (2)—N. Wolfo 1, P. F. Roper 2. Rose f6)—Mra TV. Syme 1, Miss E. M. Turner 2, Miss M. C. Jarman 3. Three roses (6)—Miss A. Shipley 1, Miss E. M.' Turner 2 and 3. Six roses (6)—R. Finlay ]. Mis? E. M. Turner 2, Mt« V,". Symo vh c. Bowl of roses (2)—Miss E. M. Turner 1, Miss Colco 2. Twelve varieties sweet poas (2)—R. Finlay 1, Miss J. M'Olelland 2. Six varieties sweet peas (4) —Miss E. M. Turner .1, Mrs Adams 2, Mrs A. 'L. Holnns vh c. Cut flowers (B)—.T. O. Redfern 1. H. Roper 2 awl v h c. Cooking' applon (D—C. H. Adams 1. Dessert apples (1)-C. H. Adams 1. Poiatoosr (4)—F. W. Roper 1, P. M'Nne 2 and v h c. Gooseberries (3)—G. Batstone 1, O. V. Bishop 2. Collection of ranunculus (2)—T. Batstone 1. CHILDREN'S CLASSES.

Handwriting, boys under fifteen years (10) W \ Adams 1. A. Gudse'.l 2. Handwriting, fjirls under fifteen yoars (16)—H. Ferguson 1, C. Hat wood 2. _ Best exhibit of sewing, «irls under K Marjorie Freeman 1.

1913. 1014. 1915. 1916 Sheep . 91 US 83 118 Cattle . 56 34 37 51 Draught horses . til 34 ,'i7 *'.! Light horses Pit"! . 123 If 8 9.1 .'1 Poultry . '. 1G . '20 21 21 Sheep dogs . . 21 15 19 t) Farm produce, coohr *F> etc. . 1.9.) 210 214 236 Totals . . . 570 337 Sol 575