Manawatu A. and P. Show

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10122, 1 November 1917, Page 5

Manawatu A. and P. Show

THIRTY-SECOND EXHIBITION. PEOPLE'S DAY. i The Spring Show of 1917 has been particularly unfortunate in the matter of weather. Heavy rain set in early yesterday morning, and continuing throughout the day rendered the conditions very unpleasant. As a result the attendance was much below the average, though the outside districts were fairly well represented. The ring competitions were got through in spite of tho steady downpour, and were among the attraction's of the day. It was the general wish that the clerk of the weather woti.d be in kinder mood for People's Day, and this morning found a big improvement, though showery conditions prevailed in the early part of the day. The early trains brought heavy contingents of visitors, and the attendance at twelve o'clock indicated that, had the Show been more fortunate in the matter of weather, there would have been a record registered at tho turnstiles. The Show generally is an excellent allround exhibition, especially in the stock department, which is a fine feature. Fat sheep deserve special mention, the exhibits in this section being the subject of favourable comment among visiting breeders. The home industries, as usual, although showing a slight, falling ofF compared with previous years, lacks nothing in the quality of the entries. Needlework is well represented, whilst the schools section, as previously stated, is an attractive, exhibit. All things considered, the 1917 Spring Show is a creditable exhibition, and one that will assist, in maintaining the Association's reputation. TO-DAY'S COMPETITIONS. This morning tho harness liorsPs wore sent round the ring before the judge. Style and action were taken into consideration. The judge's award was: J. B. Gaisford's (Pulls) Colonel 1. W. 11. Gibson's (Feilding) Sentrv 2. J. W. Burke's (Eltliam) Aristocrat 3. The following were also entered: Mrs M. Hickey's (Palmorston N.) Surprise Packet, S. .Toughin's (Te Matai) Mischief, 1'". Pvcroft's (Palmorston N.) Proud Boy, L. 11. Collinson's (Palmorston N.) Countess, G. Shaw's (Aokautore) Sandy: J. T. Walsh's (Stratford) All Style; A.' Hickling's (Hastings) Streak. LEAPING COMPETITION. The steeplechase jumping as usual provided a deal of excitement. Competitors had to negotiate two rounds of the hurdles and the water jump. There were twentyseven horses entered, and the rain held off during the time the competition was held. A great number of the riders- made the initial mistake of riding their horses more ill hunters' style, and lost points. The ground was in a very bad state, being a bog all round, and if was found necessary to alter the position of the jumps. The jumping under the circumstances was very good and all the horses negotiated the course. The result was:

Mr J. Brice's (Marton) Hailstorm ... 1 Mrs F. Groome's (Tomoana) Chalice ... 2 Mr J. Brice's (Marlon) Hill 3 Other competitors were: J. Brice's (Mar Ion) Oninoto, T. Bradley's (Taihape) Loafer, W. L. Carr's (Hamilton) Jock, Rev. M. B. Doolaghty's (Opunake) Hazelwood, .1. .1. Guerin's (Pahiatna) Rexdale, •V S. Goodwin's (Hastings) Quaker. Mrs F. Groome's (Tomoana) Starlight, V. Johansen's (Pahiatua) Coronella, W. MeKenzio's (Wailara) Nellie. D. Short's (Waituna West) Pakaiti, J. Northcott's (Waiiuna West) Ringi, A. Scott's (Aokautcre) Coker's Chestnut, L. O'Neill's (Urenui) Mac, J. D. Paterson's (Marton) Fleetwood, T. Renata's (Waimarino) County Boy, F. Short's (Feilding) Ranza, A. Steven's (Gisborne) Mabel, Miss Shannon's (Feilding) Paddv. D. Short's (Waitunn West) Mero. J. Edwin's (New Plymouth) Red Gauntlet. This marks the second year in succession a horse of Mr Brice's has won the event. LADIES' JUMPING. Following (ho leaping event, came the annual hunters' competition fur ladies, in which good jumping and riding were conspicuous. A heavy shower occurred at the commencement, and added to the bad state of the ground. The hurdles were a<rain altered as the turf was so cut up. There were twenty-one entries, and of these fifte-n were sent round. The consistent Twilight jumped the best of this number. A little amusement was caused bv the mount of one lady rider, who has ridden at. many previous shows, and who adopts the old hunting style with side-saddle, baulkin." at every jump. Not dismayed, she coaxed the animal over two jumps, but he absolutely refused the rest, and was taken hack to the enclosure amidst the plaudits of the spectators. The -result was: J. J. Bryce's (Ilinau) Twilight, 1 0. Johansen's (Pahiatua) Coronella 2 A. S. Goodwin's (Hastings) Quaker 3 11. 1-lassall's (Tomoana) Mickey Free ... 4 Other competing horses werp: Mrs J. B. A'Deane's (Takapauj Leinster, Rev. M. B. Doolaghty's (Opunake) llazelwood, A. S. Goodwin's (Hastings) Romeo, Mrs E. Groome's (Tomoana) Chalice, C. T. Keeble's (Fitzherbert West) Barney, Airs G. D. Ridditord's (Marton) Dug'ald, E. Short's (Feilding) Scout, A. Stevens' (Gisborne) Mabel, W. 11. Booth's (Carterton) Hikurangi, Mrs F. G. Pearson's (Cunninghams) Gay Boy. SHOEING COMPETITION. Open competition: J. N. Griffiths (Palnierston) 1 ; only competitor, who scored 44 points out a possible 50. Shoe-making: ,1. li. Griffiths was the only competitor again, and scored ;t similar number of points as in the former competition. Those events were disappointing, '.the same three competitors entered in each, and as two failed to put in an appearance, the competition was robbed of all interest. GRAND PARADE. By 2 o'clock the sun had temporarily broken through the clouds, and the crowd visibly swelled when the Grand Parade commenced. The animals made a splendid showing, as they were led around the oval, followed by harness horses and hacks. Competitions for girl and boy riders and the champion hunters brought tho Showto a conclusion. JUDGES' REMARKS, HEMP. Three bales each of scutched and imscutched hemp were placed before Mr W. 11. Ferris, of tho Department of Agriculture. Competition in the. scutched sec tion was particularly keen, one point (separating tho threo awards respectively. The ' winning halo was awarded tho possible ' points, 100, and second 99 and third 98. I This award speaks for tho quality of the I exhibit's. The unscutched hemp was wellstripped and of good quality. DOGS. Mr Soler,' who was one of the. judges of the dogs, considered that the .cockers were a good class, and of good quality. There were a number of new dogs shown, and they challenged many of the older prize-winners in securing awards. Setters, not in strong numbers, contained some individually fine specimens of the breed. Pointers, too, were not. numerous, but were exceptionally highclass. Mr Sheppard, who officiated over the terriers, remarked that, though few in numbers, tho terriers were a great class of high quality. Two were chosen to compete against a bull-dog for the champion dog of the Show. Seldom were three such highclass animals shown together, and though the bulldog won. the terriers were not far behind. The bull-dog classes were also productive of some good classes of the- various ( breeds. CATTLE. "The fat cattle are a distinct feature of the Show." briefly commented Mr S. .Gundy (Featherston), the judge. "Thi<s is both as regards quality and quantity." Milking Shorthorns were a jrood class according to the judge. Mr, P. McConnell I (Papatoetoe). The bulls were especially "ood. Two or three animals werenot up to the mark, there being a variety in typo. Al (lie present'lime such animals were difficult to judge. It was in a very complimentary and enthusiastic strain thai Mr J. Carwardine, of Wanganui, spoke of Mr E, Short's (Puro-

rnngi) Hwcfords. "Taken as a class and! representative type I hoy are the besfc display of Herefords I have over seen in my i] c in England, Australia and New Zealand -Uey are a hue Hereford typo," ho "said. 'W Carwgrdine, in speaking to a ".Standard re porter, said that ho was horn in Herefordshire, where his father was tho greatest breeder of the class, lie himself had imported the animals to Australia and Now Zealand and had been a Hereford breeder all his life, and he had no hesitation in making these remarks. This is the first occasion on.which Mr Carwardme has judged lit Palmorston North. The Shorthorns were brought before Mr .7. (Jampion, of Fordell, and ho briefly remarked that they wen; a very fine* lot. Mr W. G. Rankin, Invcrcargill, judged the Ayrshires. Dealing with tho classes seriatim he stated that in the 4-year-old and upwards class D. Buchanan's bull was a fresher animal than J. exhibit, which was placed second, thoughl the. latter followed the first award very closely. The 6-year-old bull of A. Weir was an exceptionally stylish animal and an easy winner. J. Aitchison's bull won the 2-yeur-old class by reason of its size. The yearlinjg class, winch was won by Porirua Menthl Asylum, contained some good specimens,: the winner being an exceptionally fine handling bull, and the second another oft the' same typo. In the milk cows the Porirua: entry—cow, with calf at foot, or has'-carved within previous 12 months—was successful; the second, animal belonging to J). Buchanan being pasl her bloom and not a show animal now. The 3-year-old heifer of the Porirua breed which 'won this class, was classed as an animal in very good bloom. The Porirua heifer v.inner of the 2-year-old ) class, was considered by the judge to hjasvo a great future before it. The second awVirdl animal, belonging to tho local brcedon, J. Kyle, wis described as a true type. Sine Porirua, Asylum also showed the best yearling, which "won in a. very good class. : . Speaking generally of the class'.of animals he had to decide Mr Rankin considered tliem worthy of any show. The dairy dualities of 'the animals were stressed by him as everlasting. Tho typo all through was particularly fine and he was greatly pleased with the animals. ; Mr II E P.. Watson (Tai Tapu), ni speaking of the .Jersey cattle, which ho Viudgwl, stated that the aged ami 3-yea. T -ok\ bulls were a fair class, and with this exception there was not anything worthy of note,. I lie first and second prize cows in the olden' clash were also fair, but he was not so pioascKl with the vomiger stock. He had seen better exhibitions in this Island. "Tlk> grade Jersevß ami dairy cattle \vcn> few in number." said Mr R. Reynolds, ojf Cambridge, "but they are a growing clasts. The judge stressed the fact that this class oil animal was most valuable for the reason that the purebred animal was often beyoridl the reach of the dairyman, and dairy and grade, cows were not, fie was pleased with the quality of the animals, which m many. instances was tip-top. . The exhibition of Friesian cattle was' stated to have been the best seen for some j years. Competition in all classes was very j keen, and the animals were produced m splendid fettle. SHEEP. j The judge of fat sheep stated that there j was not much competition ajld practically | only three exhibitors. The class, how-, ever, was specially good. , Southdowns were a very good lot, remarked the judge (Mr 11. B. 'fStuckey. Dannevirke). He was specially pleased with the shorn classes. The older** sheep were not as strong as usual, but qruality was well 1-) tho fore. The ram hoggets and ewe hoggets were exceptionally iv>od, and from end to end tho section was excellent both in quality and breed. There was not a great deal of competition ainontrst the English Leicester*. b*t Mr W Little. Argyll E., who judged them.. was very enthusiastic over the animals J brought ' forward. "They were a spier,did type of the old English Leicester, be- i in- perfect in every respect," he said- ! The Romnov owes were judgd by Mr Boattie, of Hororata. who characterised them as a really good class, well brought up and really typical Romneys , Ihc entries were not numerous, but tho quality, if anything, was better than in past years. "This is, no doubt, the home for the Romnevs," said the judge. The Romnov rams were characterised as admirable, though numerically not as strong as at previous shows. Thero wore one o°r two exceptions, remarked the judge (Mr H V. Fulton, Dunedin). There was a| s0 good competition amongst, tho exhibitors. ] i „ \t„ VV The Lincolns were judged by.Mr W. Gadsby (Tc Kui(i), who thought that they ( were an excellent class. . Tho sheep were heavily wooded and quite up to the retirements of the present, tune with re- j riard to the class of wool demanded. j PIGS. j The exhibition of pigs was a creditable feature of the Show, and the P«> " r yesterday the attraction of a large number 0 breeders. At the present time Ibe industry is a very remunerative one and many complimentary remarks were pass-, ed on the splendid quality, and number exhibitcd. _____