PEOPLE’S DAY

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 288, 2 November 1934, Page 9

PEOPLE’S DAY

MANAWATU SPRING . SHOW

CHANGE IN WEATHER CONDITIONS

The Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association’s Spring Show entered npon its final sessions to-day with the prospect of completing one of the most successful exhibitions yet held from the points of view of organisation and efficiency, stock exhibited and the measure of public, support. To-day was People’s Day, and there were early indications that there would be a large attendance. Poliowing’ upon two beautifully fine days, the weather, unfortunately, changed this morning. After a threatening morning, there were several showers. These ceased and the sun seemed to be endeavouring to burst through an overcast sky, but at mid-day heavy showers fell and. the atmosphere became very warm. (Conditions for the remainder of the day appeared to be uncertain.

JUDGING OF THOROUGHBREDS. MANY ATTRACTIVE ANIMALS. Machinery, motors, implements, vehicles, all live stock and the industrial exhibitions, including the Motor Olympia, which has attracted a great deal of attention and been one of the features of the Show, were on exhibition for the last time to-day. Thoroughbreds and trotting horses were judged this morning, and horse lovers did not miss the chance of inspecting animals ■which may later be seen on the race tracks. Beautifully groomed and full of quality, the wellknown stallions Rulanut, Lackliam and Musketoon were the centre of admiration. Fillies and colts of well-known pedigree completed a pretty picture when the animals were paraded for judging. ... The principal ring event for decision this afternoon was the Rocket Cup, which had drawn eighteen competitors, including some well-known show-ring performers, for the champion open hunters’ competition. Another interesting event was the champion pony jump, open to any rider. Included in the competitions were events, for the best wire jumper (open), for the best lady rider over 17 years of age, and for handy hunters. Competitors in the latter were required to jump into and out of sheep yards, etc., and over such fences and hurdles as the stewards might decide. For so many years assembled under the late Mr H. Gillies, who was a familiar figure as marshal, the grand parade was to-day under the control of Mr R. D. McKelvie, who carried out his duties in this capacity very efficiently. The public were able to view the splendid prize-winniim beasts of each breed of cattle, and the gaily beribboned horses. Many paid visits to the pavilions to inspect the pigs and sheep penned there in large numbers.

CALF REARING.

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CLUBS,

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

BREDS

Undoubtedly a remarkable attraction this morning was the sheep-sliearing competition held in the sale ring at the stock pavilion, which was crowded with interested spectators, including many ladies. Over 100 strong wethers were brought in to be shorn by capable performers on the board, including some of the leading shearers in the North Island. This attraction continued over several hours, and held the attention of the onlookers throughout. After a duration of three full and interesting days, the exhibition will terminate finally at 10 o’clock to-night, tin hare racing being scheduled as one of the final attractions.

Several demonstrations were in progress in the vicinity of the stock pavilions this morning, Mr Jos. Webb discussing the export requirements with fat stock, while Mr J. P. Kalaugher, secretary of the New Zealand Friesian Association, using the champion cow, demonstrated the outstanding points of that breed to a party of boys from the Feilding Agricultural High School.

PRESIDENT’S COMMENT.

PUBLIC’S GOODWILL APPRECIATED.

Appreciation of the support given him by the general committee and the manifestations of goodwill on behalf of the public was expressed by the president of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association, Mr D. Collis, to-day, in commenting upon the Show. Generally speaking, the stock classes had been really good, Mr Collis said, and the animals shown looked very well. There had been strong competition in the fat lambs, -which provided the strongest section for over thirty years. The president added that it was hoped next year to still further increase the number of entries for this section, possibly by providing an additional inducement in the nature of a novice class..

GENERAL AWARDS.

SPECIAL FARMERS’ CLASS.

All the cattle classes were good, continued Mr Collis, the Polled Herefords being particularly nice and attracting much attention because of their possibilities for the beef trade. The junior judging competition initiated by the Manawatu Jersey Club had been very interesting. Much attention was being paid by both country and town people to the sheep-shearing competition, which promised to develop into a big feature. More accommodation would have to be provided for this next year. The support given the Show by the public had been excellent, continued the president, and there seemed to be an attitude of solid encouragement on the part of the city towards the exhibition. There had been numerous visitors from other parts of the North Island, including Mr Tucker, vice-presi-dent of the Gisborne A. and P. Association. Other visitors had been three representatives of the Meat Export Board of South Australia. Industrial exhibition space had been fully occupied, and the Motor Olympia ■was proving a big attraction. The association’s general committee and stewards and officials had worked indefatigably, ensuring smoothness and efficiency of organisation. Outside exhibitions had expressed their complete satisfaction, and tlieir intention to return. Great energy and enthusiasm had been" shown by the organising-secre-tary (Mr H. E. Kissling) who had been very successful in conducting his first Spring Show for the association.

ALFA-LAVAL CUP. TWO OUTSTANDING COWS. Two outstanding cows, of the Ayrshire and Friesian breeds respectively, •were placed first equal in the AlfaLaval Cup competition—the blue riband of the Show—for the best dairy cow, four years and over, any breed. The Friesian is Mr 0. A. CndwaJlader’s (Greytown) Woodlea Diamond a low-set, big-bodied cow of magnificent general type and constitution. This animal, was the North Island champion Friesian in 1933, and the champion cow at T\ airarapa, where it was also awarded premier place over Ml other breeds. Need-

less to say, it is champion Friesian cow at the present Spring Show. By gaining equal place with this notable animal, Mr D. Buchanan’s (Tiakitahuna) great Ayrshire cow Eden Park Craigielea maintained its unbeaten record and was awarded its fifth successive championship honour. Bred by the exhibitor, this cow was keenly inspected by breeders.

ALLOCATION OF AWARDS. Judging of several classes in the Boys’ and Girls’ Calf-Rearing Clubs’ competition was in progress at the Show this morning, and attracted' considerable attention. Results of the class for the best grade heifer calf (any cross), judged for the best dairy type, are as follows— Norman Wilson’s (Longburn) Violet 1. John Cheetham’s (Bunnythorpe) Kahu 2.

Miss Joyce Prentice’s (Kopane) Duchess 3.

Leo Golder’s (Papatawa) Fay 4. Miss Alice O’Donnell’s (Bunnythorpe) Valerie 5.

There were twenty entries for this class. Subsequent to the adjudication Mr D. Buchanan, as a very kintd gestuee, presented to the winners of the first three places handsome badges which he had brought from Vancouver where they are issued at shows in lieu of certificates

LIGHT HORSES AND THOROUGH-

“They were as good a type of horse as would be found in any show-ring,” stated Mr W. McL. Dowie (Hawera), judge of the light horses, thoroughbreds and trotters, this morning, when interviewed regarding the horses he had judged. Mr Dowie went on to say that he had been very pleased with the entries, particularly in the thoroughbred and trotting classes, where some very nicely made and beautifully gaited horses had come before him. The total of the entries had quite satisfied the judge and in the light horse classes he had also found satisfaction in the type and general appearance of the entries. In fact, he concluded, taking the entries all round they made as good a selection as he had seen anywhere in New Zealand.

THE PRIZE LIST. ADDITIONAL AWARDS. CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES. Additional championship awards are as follow: SHEEP. Southdown (in wool). —Ram : Reserve, Ellis Bros (Bulls). Ewe: Reserve, Ellis Bros. Romney Marsh (in the natural condition). No champion ram. Reserve: W. Rayner. Ewe: .A. L. Wheeler. Reserve, Est. late E. Short. CATTLE. Friesians. —Cow: 0. A. Cadwallader’s (Greytown) Woodlea Diamond; reserve, M. J. Parker’s (Carterton) Koromiko Duchess De Kol. Crossbred Dairy. Cattle.—Cow : ■ E. Arnott and Son’s (Rongotea) Gallie; reserve, E. Arnott and Son’s Topsy. Red Polls. —J. M. Campbell’s (Taonui) Adderstone Quality; reserve, Feilding High School’s Mount Vernon Esau.

T. A. Duncan cup, for three ewe hoggets, under 18 months, and breed or cross (in natural condition), in wool, which may or may not have been shorn as lambs, the exhibitor to be the breeder and owner. The exhibits were shorn on the Showgrounds and the" wool judged on points by a wool valuer. The exhibits were then judged on points for suitability as breeding ewes irrespective of breed and for meat. The judges officiating in the respective capacities were Messrs J. R. Frame (wool), A. Kirkpatrick (breeding) and G. M. Moffitt (meat). The following placing were made, the respective sectional points being shown in rotation: — E. W. Barnett (Halcombe), 42, 44, 45: total 131. Massey College (Palmerston North), 46 44, '36; total 126. H. B. Johnston (Feilding), 35), 47, 43; total 125). R. D. McKelvie (Rongotea), 42, 45, 37; total 124. A . OD , . J F McKelvie (Rongotea), 38, 44, 38; total 120. H. Fitzherbert (Ashhurst), 40, 42, 38; total 120. HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. (Judge: Mr H. McL. Dowie, Hawera.) Thoroughbred stallion, any age.— Mrs W. T. Bailey’s (Ashhurst) Lackham 1, W. T. Bailey’s Musketoon 2 J. G. Alexander’s (Maxwell) Rulanut 3; 3 entries. T u Two-year-old colt or gelding.—L. H. Collinson’s (P.N.) Finnesko 1; only entry. Two-year-old filly: Mrs A. \V. McDonald’s (P.N.) entry 1: only entry. Yearling colt or gelding: Jj. xL. Collinson's entry 1 ; only entry. Yearling filly: H. R. Green’s (Kairanga) entry 1, J. J- Waller’s (Awapuni) entrv 2; two entries. TROTTERS AND PACERS. Unhoppled trotting mare or gelding, any age.—S. J. Bailey s (Ashhurst) Native Guy 1, A. G. Fariand s (P N.) Aerial Boy 2, W. A. Prices (P.N.) entry 3; 4 entries. Pacing mare or gelding, any age: H. J. Woodfield’s (P.N.) Cassidy 1 Mrs A. I. Smith’s (P.N.) Stormy Queen 2; 2 entries.