MARTON SHOW.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 644, 1 March 1923, Page 7

MARTON SHOW.

RECORD ENTRIES. CATTLE SECTIONS POPULAR. The eleventh annual show of the Marten Agricultural and Pastoral Association wlis held on the Marton racecourse yesterday in fine weather. The number of _ entries in all sections was largo, representing an increase of 300 on last year, and constituting a record. In the cattle sections there were double the entries of the previous show,; pigs were double; sheep wore about equal, and (here was an increase of exhibits in the horse classes, in the dog section there was an increase of 75 pel' cent on last year’s entries. “The show,*’ remarked Mr A. Way, urn secretary, to a “Standard” reporter, “constitutes a record, and the exhibits are up to tho highest standards." The general arrangements left nothing to bo desired, the judges and officials carrying out their duties to tho satisfaction of all. The social side of the show was well catered for, tho number of side shows and other attractions being considerably in excess of last year. There was an attendance of 3000, and tho gate receipts amounted to £143. tho price of admission having been raised from Is to 2s. The secretary stated that the increased attendance, following on the advance in tho price of admission, sliowod that tho people were out to support the association, which was becoming more popular every year. Following are the details and the principal awards in the various sections; HORSES. (Judges,—Messrs R. D. Knight, Longburn, and 0. 11. Washer, Hawera.) In this section the various classes were well represented, particularly the draughts and saddle horses, tho exhibits being praised by the judges, who commented favourably on the uniformly high standards Mrs Hugh Gillies (Palmerston North) won the championship with Captain Glossop, one of tho best known competitors in tho show ring of the North Island. Chief results were:-Weight-carrying hack (up to 15 stone): Mrs D. G. Riddiford s Slippery Sam, 1; up to . 13 stone: Mrs McKay’s Spider, 1; light-weight hack, mare or gelding (up to ll stone): Mrs Hugh Gillies# Captain Glossop 1, Miss Maher’s Ranger 2; oob, mare or gelding (up to 14 stone): Mr S. Deighton’s Peter 1; ladies’ hack; Mrs Hugh Gillies’s Captain Glossop 1, Miss Maher’s Sturdee 2; best paced hack: Mrs Hugh Gillies’sCaptain Glossop 1 and champion, Mrs D. G. Riddiford’s Slippery Sam 2; troop horse: F. Gibbs’s Ginger 1; maideu hack, mare or gelding (up to 12 stone):Miss Mahers Ranger 1, Mrs J. Bryce’s Onctapu 2; mare: E. Gudopp’s Dolly 1, A. Knox s Gipsy 2. Light harness horse: Mr F. Hoults Civility was awarded the championship. Draught horses: Stallion (3 years and over): S. Marr 1 and champion. Spring cart mare or gelding (up to one ton): Harris Brothers 1; mure, dry (four years and upwards): L. T. McLean 1, J. Rasmussen 2; heavy draught: E Oponshaw 1; best three-horse team: L. T. McLean 1; best walking horse: W. Boyce L L. T. McLean 2; draught filly: D. J. Willis 1; filly or gelding (2 years): J. Rhodes 1, A. Poppo 2; best yearling (gelding, colt or filly): L. T. MoLcan 1 and 2 , * ■ Pony classes: Shetland pony (mare or gelding, 11 hands): Kathleen Bowman 1, W. McCaul 2; mare or gelding (over 11 hands): Elina Fell 1, Frances Bowman 2; best paced mare or gelding (over 12 months): Violet Brownlee 1, A. Osborne 2; single harness pony: H. H. Bryce 1; pony stallion: J. A. Green 1, Mrs M. Collinson 2. SHEEP. (Judges: Messrs F. Percy, W. C. Small (Feilding), S. R. Lancaster (Palmerston North), F. Bealey and T. Jefcoate). The entries in this section were well maintained, although there was no increase on last year’s total. Tho most favoured class was the Romney Marsh, but Lincolns, Shropshire* and Southdown* were well represented. The fat sheep and lamb classes were well patronised by exhibitors, the standards being above the average, and evoking tho appreciation of the judges. Principal awards were distributed as follow; Lincolns—Ram (any age): S. Coombe 1 and 2; 21 months and over; S. Coombo 1 and 2; ram lamb: J. Wilson 1, S. Coombo 2 and 3; ewe (21 months and under): J. Wilson 1 and 2; owe (any age): S. Coombe 1 and 2; ewe lamb: J. Wilson I, 2 and 3; ram (21 months and under): S. Coombo 1. i Romney Marsh.—Ram, any age: B. JN. Sanclilanda 1; ram (21 months and under): B. N. Sandilands 1, L, T. McLean 2; ram lamb: L. T. McLean 1 and 2; ewe (any ago); 11. W. Collier Ij owe (21 months and under): L. T. McLean 1 and 2-) ram (21 months and over): L. T. MoLoau 1 and 2. ■. Border Leicester. —Ram (any age):' Sir James Wilson 1 and champion. Shropshires.—Sir James Wilson secured every award in this section, including the championship in the ram class. Southdowns,—Mr C. E. Vile secured six first and six second awards, including the championships in the ram and ewe (any age) classes. Fat export clauses. —Sir James Wilson was awarded two first and two second prizes, and Mr J. F. McKelvie (Carnarvon) four first prizes. Fat lambs, not for export—Sir James Wilson secured five first and five second awards, annexing mom than half of the prizes. Farmers’ classes. —Mr 11. J. Cameron secured five first awards in this section and two second prizes. Fat sheep.—J. F. McKelvie with ‘six first, three second and. two third prizes, was the principal winner in this section. Points prizes wore.awarded as follow: Romney Marsh: L. T. McLean, 36 points. Lincolns: B. Coombe, 38 points. Southdowns: C. J. Vile, 68 points. Flock sheep: 11. J. Cameron, 58 points. Fat sheep: J. F. McKelvie, 26 points, Fat lambs: Sir James Wilson, 68 points. CATTLE. Judges; Messrs F. Fantham, C. G. Dermer (Feilding), and W. Remnant (Palmerston North). There was a record entry in the various cattle sections! the Jersey exhibits being the outstanding feature, liolsteins were well represented, b\it Shorthorns were not much in evidence. Crossbreds.and fat cattle were strong classes and were well up to the best standards. Principal awards were: ■ Jerseys: Bull, threc-yoar-old and upwards : J. Nicholson’s Ku Ku Corporal 1 and champion; calved since July 1, 1920: E. Gudopp’s Merrivalo Prospect 1; calved since July 1, 1921: G. A. Gammau’s Bridge View Squire 1, S. Bowker’s Freemason of Puketapu 2. Cows (3 years and upwards in milk): S. Bowker’s Jersey Lea Diana 1 and champion, J. Nicholson’s Noble Girl 2; heifer calved since July 1, 1920: J. Nicholson’s Valletta and Lady General’s Miracle 1 and 2; heifer calved since July 1, 1921: G. A. Gnmman’s Oxford Silver Fox and Roselet 1 and 2; best hand-fed heifer: R. C. Leach’s Peg the Rake and E lowers Streamlet 1 and 2; beat hand fed bull: J. Nicholson’s Huimai’s Prince 1. Holstein's: Bull (calved siuco July 1, J. ; R. E. Ryder’s Dominion Duke Zipy 1 and champion; calved since July 1, 1921: S. J Gibbons’ Lowlands Fancy Free 1, R. A. Wilson’s Mahoe Ajax Pontiac 2; cow (3-year-old and upwards, in milk): R. A. Wilson’s Royal Princess Mercedes and Ashlyn 1 and. champion and 3, L. Cameron’s Topsy 2; heifer, calved since July 1, 1920; R A. Wilson’s Mahoe Woodcrcst Colantha 1, S. J. Gibbons’ Kowhai of Millingdaie 2; heifer calved since July 1, 1921: R. A. Wilson’s Mahoe Axtelia and Mahoe Hoctorella 1 and 2. . Milking Shorthorns: Bull, calved since July 1, 1920; R. B. Kilgour 1. This was the only entry in the section. > Shorthorns: Mr Herbert Price secured every award in this class, ho being the only exhibitor. , Grade Jerseys: Jersey cow in milk (3 years and upwards):_ O. J. Masters Betty 1 and champion; heifer (one yeax): L. J. Signall’s Fairy 1; best hand-fed heifer: J. F. Mathews’ 1. , TT , , ’ 1. Shorthorns (not entered in Herd book): Heifer (under three years) : B, O. Pryco 1 mid 2. . , '■ . Crossbred dairy cattle: C. Green two firsts and champion; P. Ncsbit two firsts, ano second and one third. * Fat cattle: T. A. Duncan.secured seven firsts and four seconds, and E. 0. Pryce one first and three seconds in this class, which was well represented. Points prizes were awarded to tho following:—Jorfloys: J. Nicholson, 28 points)

fat cattle: T. A. Duncan, 58 points; milking classes: R. A. Wilson, 28 points. PIGS. Judge: Mr Ben Gray (Feilding). Although entries in the pig section were double those of last year the exhibits were not numero'is and the only breed represented was ■ the Berkshire, of which there were eighteen exhibits. An open class for .any breed attracted five entries, but the paucity of numbers was coupon sated for by the high quality of the animals on view, the judge being well satisfied with the standards attained., In the sow class James McFarland and Son’s (Aorangi) secured two firsts and champion, the latter being awarded to tie firm’s, Kai Nui Ladybird, which the judge described as “the finest sow in the district." W. P. Bickers and Sons, in this section, secured three firsts and two seconds. DOGS. Judge; Mr J. Wyber (Palmerston N.) This section was confined principally to the sheep dog breeds, and the. cocker spaniel class' only attracted three entries. The most successful exhibitor was E. C. Nctharolnt who secured two firsts, one second and one third. In the cocker spaniel class Mrs A. W. McDonald was the most successful exhibitor of tfie three. The judge remarked that the section generally was very good, and he expressed satisfaction with the exhibits.' COMPETITIONS. Best boy rider, 15 years or under (pony 14.2 or under): H. E. Blundell 1, Moris McCaul 2, D. McLennan 3. Best girl rider, 15 years or under (pony 14.2 or under) ; Mona Brice 1, Violet Brownlee 2, Bessie Jefferson 3. Pony jumping (14.2 or under, to be ridden by boys 16 years and under); A. Osborne’s Robin 1, Miss E. Paton s Tango 2, T. Taiuru’s Orama 3. , Maiden Hunters’ jumping; D. Paterson s Cooipan 1, A. D. Scott’s (Oroua Downs) Kurapai 2, Miss Cameren 3. Pryce hunters’ jumping competition : A. D. Scott’s Kurapai 1, R. Burgess 2, <L Brice 3, Mrs J. Brice y.h.c.. Open hunters competition: Mrs G. DRiddiford’s Slippery Sam 1, R. Burgess 2, F. Lysnar 3. Ladies’ jumping: J. Shaw s (Palmerston North) Rita T, F. Laird’s Hailstorm 2, W. H. Oliver’s (Ashhurst) Gay Willie 3. HOME INDUSTRIES. This section was a popular one and the entries were large, but, in the mam, it was confined to local exhibitors. The art and technical, and the farming afad gardening sections were well patronised also, but there was little outside competition, most of the awards being secured by local exhibitors.