A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 194, 17 July 1937, Page 6

A. AND P. ASSOCIATION

ALLOCATION OF AWARDS. A meeting of the general committee of the Feilding A. and P. Association was held last evening, Mr N. J. Short presiding. Before proceeding with the business of the meeting, the chairman moved a vote of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr J. S. Lumsden (a committeeman), and to Mr Wilson Hopping and family in the dentil of Miss Hopping. Mr Lumsden had been a great belli in the home industries section of the Show, and his services would he missed, Mr Short said, in asking members to stand in silence as a mark of sympathy and respect. The New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association, Wellington-Taranaki branch, forwarded donations of £1 Is each for the best weaner bull and heifer, and nominating a pudge for the 1988 Show. Received with thanks. Regarding the nomination of a judge, the meeting decided to refer this to the cattle schedule committee. The New Zealand Romney Marsh Sheep Breeders' Association wrot'e allocating tile North fslnnd autumn show championship shields for the champion Romney ram and ewe for competition at the Feilding Show.—Received. The Southdown Sheep Society of New Zealand forwarded a gold medal for the best two-tooth ram. natural condition section, at the 1038 Show.—Received. The Western District Council of the Royal Agricultural Society forwarded the minutes of the annual meeting, allocating Show dates, etc.—Received. The chairman said the association was fortunate in securing February 1 and 2 as the dates for its Show.

A letter from Mr A. Campbell regarding the retirement of Mr Frank Boddy, and suggesting that his long service be fittingly recognised, was held over until the next meeting. Mr R. Linklater was appointed to fill a vacancy on the general committee, vice Mr AV. G. Booth. The grounds committee reported on work done since the last meeting. All open drains had been cleaned out. It was decided that a new condition be enforced when letting the sale ring, etc., for future sales, viz., that a man must be engaged and paid' by the person hiring the ring to park cars at all future sales conducted on the grounds.

The financial statement for the period May 20 to July 1 was submitted, and accounts amounting to £220 13s lid were approved. Receipts for the same period were £242 15s 3d. leaving a debit balance at the bank of £79 13s 4d on July 1. The No. 2 life members’ reserve account showed a credit of £250. j LAMB JUDGING. Messrs H. S. Filter and Son (London; reported on iambs forwarded for competition as follows :—ln the export class Mr W. G. Booth’s pen of three lambs secured first award, with Air J. M. Campbell second, Mr W. G. Booth third and Mr M. D. Colqulioun fourth. “We are glad to report a great improvement in the finish of the lambs this year, and although only a small quantity they showed very high breeding and careful selection. As in previous year’s, the carcases are still inclined to be on the heavy side, and although this may pay for small quantities, on the whole light-weight lambs are more suitable for the London trade. The care and attention that had been taken over the dressing was exceptional and the carcases turned out in perfect condition, retaining a splendid bloom. The. best lamb in the Show was in pen No. 5G7. This was a perfectly shaped carcase and ideal from the butchers’ point ol view,” the report added. Comments on individual pens were: Pen No. 5G7, W. G. Booth.—lst prize: Three beautiful lambs full of meat and not too fat. Splendidly bred with short legs, good backs and thick shoulders. In our opinion most suitable for the London trade.

Pen No. 555, J. M. Campbell.—2nd. prize: Three magnificent lambs, full of meat, not too fat, but rather on lieavv side. Pen No. SGO, W. G. Booth.—3rd prize: Three very fine, strong lambs, full of meat, not too fat, but rather heavy. Pen No. 5G2, Mr 11. D. Colquhoun.— 4th prize: Two very fine lambs, one a shade slight on legs. I*oll No. 501, Mr M. IX Colquhoun.— Consolation prize: Very good lambs, but a shade unfinished on legs. Pen No. 560, A. S. Brewster.—Short, very useful lambs, but rather slight of meat on legs. Pen No. 558, M. IX Colquhoun.— Fine strong meaty lambs, not too tut. In the competition lor wethers or maiden ewes, Messrs Fitter placed Mr M. D. Colquhoun’s entry first, Mr IX W. Reid’s second. Mr AV. G. Booth’s third. Mr Win. Reid’s fourth and Mr M. D. Colquhoiin’s other entry fifth. ‘•These were a very line lot of carcases, containing a high proportion of perfect sheep,” the firm states. “As in the case ot the lambs, the dressing and general appearance called forth welldeserved praise from all who saw them.” Details of the individual entries a re : Pen No. 531, M. D. Colquhoun.—lst prize. Three magnificent maiden ewes, beautifully bred, lull of meat, not too fat. Short legs, good backs, thick shoulders, most suitable for London market. | Pen No. 528, 1). AV. Reid. —2nd prize. Three beautiful sheep, full of me,at, not too fat. Short legs, good backs, thick shoulders. Pen No. 524. AV. G. Booth.—3rd prize. Three very attractive wethers, full of meat, not too fat. short legs, good backs, thick .shoulders. -*

Pe;n Nil. 528 a, AVm. Reid. —4th prize. Three very good, well-bred, meaty sheep. Pen No. 522. AT. IX Colquhoun.—sth prize. Two magnificent slice]); one not quite so well bred. Pen. No. 535 a. AVm. Reid. —Good meaty sheep, not 100 fat.

Pen. No. 536, H. B. Johnston. —Two very useful, one slightly coloured. Pen No. 537, H. B. Johnston. — Showing slight lack of breeding. Pen No. 538, E. Sinclair.—Fine sheep, full of meat and not too fat. Pen . No. 540, I>. W. Reid.—Rather long in the leg and plain on the shoulders. Pen No. 540,a, Win, Reid.—Plain and unfinished. Pen No. 534, D. W. Reid.—Fair quality, but not quite finished on the legs. Pen No. 535, D. W. Reid.—Rather light on legs and shoulders. Pen No. 525, W. G. Booth. —Useful meat, but a shade unfinished. Pen No. 532, W. G. Booth. —Wellshaped, meaty._eareuses, not too fat. Pen No. 533, W. G. Booth.—Lovely sheep, hut inclined to carry too 'much fat on backs. Pen No. 527, D. W. Reid.- —Three very good sheep, meaty, and not too fat. Pen No. 523. M. D. Colquhoun.— Good lean carcases, a shade unfinished on legs. Pen No. 530, M. I). Colquhoun.— Magnificent sheep, but inclined to be rather too fat. Pen No. 498, J. M. Campbell—Two very good sheep, one rather plain. Pen No. 521, J. M. Campbell.—Two very well-shaped sheep; one rather slight of meat on back. Pen No. 529, T. R. Taylor.—Not too well shaped, and rather plain on the* legs. I