FEILDING SHOW

Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 60, 8 February 1945, Page 3

FEILDING SHOW

MOST LIBERAL PATRONAGE

VISITORS IMPRESSED

Splendid patronage was accorded the Feilding A. and P. Association’s dSJth annual Show which concluded last evening with a concert following a delightful day’s programme. Mr \V. H. fienson (president) expressed his appreciation at the wonderful response accorded the association by the public and exhibitors, and paid a well earned tribute to the services of the secretary (Miss i). Miller), the judges, and the officials. He was proud to he president of the association which had continued to prosper over the years, and this year had seen record entries received. The popularity- of the Feilding Show was a matter for satisfaction and it augured well for the future success of the association. General interest was taken in the grand parade of horses, vehicles, and cattle, while the horse competitions were exciting and spectacular. Two trotting events attracted much attention, both races being won by Mesrs Hasler Bros., of Foxton. Official visitors to the Show yesterday included Mr H. D’Alton, High Commissioner for Australia, and Mrs D’Alton ; Mr M. H. Oram, M.P. (Manawatu) and Mrs Oram; Air E. B. Gordon, M.P. (Rnngitikei) and Airs Gordon ; and the ATayor (Air T. L. Seddon) and Alavoress (Airs R. E. Seddon). At the official luncheon presided over by Air AV. H. Henson (president) the guests were cordially welcomed and special reference was made to the visit of Air D’Alton, who was warmly received. Replying Air D’Altpn said that his visit had brought about many happy memories of 1 lie period when he was Alinister of Agriculture in his State, because lie enjoyed very much visiting agricultural Shows and meeting the producers. He had been sent, to Nevy Zealand by the Prime Minister ns High Commissioner to try to cement still further the friendship between the two units of the FmpT" rn<’ to bring' about a greater understanding of each other’s problem's. There were no reai difficulties in the way and he was doing in New Zealand what Mr Berondsen had done for .New Zealand in Australia. “We feel that it should not be a war that brings us closer together; we feel that we have so much in common that the close understanding and collaboration arising from war should continue in peace. We have our problems in the matter of post-war marketing and it is onr hope that we shall not just ho competitors but be ready and happy to consult each other and accord to each other the utmost help. There had been much uninformed criticism of the Anzac Pact which he desired to refute. Australia did not have any ideas of swamping New Zealand, and the desire, of Australia was to help New Zealand as she had done through the medium of her secondary industries during the war. lie had found that the people of Australia were actively interested in New Zealand. J.t was an interest horn of deep friendship. Much criticism had been levelled at Australia, but ho hoped that in the future the critics would become better informed and thus remove all grounds for any criticism. That was his job and he hoped that his work would prove successful. Air D'Alton went on to refer to the Press propaganda which appeared to suggest that Australia had fallen down in her duty in regard to war work, particularly in regard to food production. Nothing could he more contrary to the facts, ho declared. The production effort of Australia today was the greatest in the history of (ho country and ho went on to instance the fact that Tasmania aione was producing three times more potatoes than the whole of New Zealand. Concluding, Air D'Alton said he was particularly pleased to accept the invitation to visit the Feilding Show and had been extremely happy in meeting so many people of the district. GREAT STOCK DISTRICT. Performing the official opening of the Show, A'lr Orarn offered his congratulations upon its wonderful success and commented on the record live-stock entries. Feilding was justly proud of that achievement, but to his mind the facti that the judges had commented so favourably on the quality of the entries was of greater moment. He was impressed by the success of Alassey College in the Southdown sheep sections, stating that this achievement in the institution’s short history was note-' worthy. Air Oram went -on to attribute much of the success of the Show to the cordial relations between the association and the Jockey Club, the latter being responsible for the provision of grounds for the ring events, many of the buildings, and other facilities. Feilding, he went on to say, was not only a premier stock salej centre, but it was also blessed with the | most fertile land in the Dominion. Its farmors were capable anti had produced j much of the best stock possessed by the! country. i

Referring to post-war markets, Air Oram said that primary producing countries would have no difficulty in disposing of their products immediately after the war, _ but lie reminded those present that Britain h'ad stepped up her own production from 40 per cent., to 70 per cent, in respect, of grains, vegetables, and milk, while before tho war one half of the meat she consumed was produced in England and the other half, representing a million tons, had to be imported. When the Continental countries resumed production, New. Zealand would face more serious competition from substitutes. Wool already was menaced by synthetic fibres now in production, and while there was some measure of protection bv compulsory branding of such materials New Zealand would have to sell reasonably and maintain an undisputed reputation for quality. Mr Oram emphasised the value of A. and P. Shows in maintaining quality and revealing the prosperity of the country.

THE PRIZE LIST Boys and Girls’ Calf Clubs {Judge, Mr S.’ J. Ilollard). —Grade or pedigree heifer calf, any dairy brood, born between July and September, 1944, care and attention, for Standards 3-6:. E. Jamieson (Oroua Downs) 1, Rona Pearson (Rangiwalna) ,2, M. Jessop (Manchester St.) 3, M. Arthur (Cheltenham) v.h.c., C. Larsen (Taonui) h.c., T. Lind (Taonui) c. Grade or pedigree heifer calf for standards below Std. 3: L. Mudford (Taifcorea) 1, Jeune Beazer (Mt. Biggs) 2, L. Gloyn (Clydesdaie) 3, Shirley Lind (Taonui) v.h.c., R. Cress\yell (Ashhurst) h.c., Ann Stewart (Te Arakura) c. Grade or pedigree heifer calf, any dairy breed, born between July and September 1944, dairy type: If. Jamieson 1, Ann Stewart 2, Fay Jessop (Manchester Street) 3, Dawn Ireland (Rangiwahia) v.h.c., Rona Pearson h.c., L. Mudford c. Grade or pedigree yearling heifer, calved since July, 1943, and reared last year by children in the various calf clubs-: Margaret Parker (Lytton Street) 1, Cynthia Mai (Colylon) 2, M. Arthur 3, Shirley Lind v.h.c., T. Lind h.c., Adeline Hall (Rauraai) c. Grade 'or pedigree two-year-old heifer, calved since July, 1942, reared by competitors in the various calf clubs: N. Price (Taonui) 1. Mature cow or heifer in milk, reared by competitors in various calf clubs: N. Price 1 and 2. 11. J. Lancaster Challenge Shield, won last year by Taonui School, was again annexed by Taonui with 17 points; Oroua Downs School with 12 points was runner-up, and Ashhurst School with 7 points secured third honours. Nigel Price won the Goodman Rose Bowl for the best mature cow or heifer in milk exhibited in the calf club classes. Previously the bowl was held by N. J. Wilson. Special Dairy Cattle Classes.—Any breed or grade judged on dairy points: Cow 4yrs and over, 11. J. Lancaster 1 and champion, B. R. Robinson 2, R. 11. Bryant I 3, S. N. Lind v.h.c. lloifer calved since June, 1941; M. Short 1, A. S. Pcdley 2, R. 11. Bryant 3. Heifer calved since June, H. J. Lancaster 1 and reserve, champion, Atkins Bros. 2, B. It. Robinson 3, M. Moffat v.h.c. Heifer, dry, calved since June. 1943: B. R. Robinson 1 and junior champion, W. E. Parker 2 1 and junior reserve champion, . 11. J. I,ancestor and N. C. Mculi, equal, 3. Ilcifer call calved since June, 1944 : N. C. Aleuli

1, R. O. Gloyn 2. Mrs M. C. Nicols 3, IC. .G. Coles v.h.c.

In the Jersey cattle section a special class for the Waipiko Jubilee Cup presented by Mr C. J. Dernier for the best purbred Jersey heifers or cows any age, to be judged on type and production, was won by M. C. Murray’s Erinview Cold Link, which was champion cow in class 67 (visibly in calf or in milk calved prior to June, 1941). The reserve championship went to H. J. Lancaster’s Heatherlea Royal Lady. Competitions).—(Judges, Messrs D. Lupton, hack classes and horse competitions; R. O. Bousefield, pony classes and pony, competitions).—Boy rider under 15yrs: I. King. 1, C. Downs 2, S. Draper 3, T. Signal v.h.c. Under 12yrs: D. O’Regan 1. D. Buchanan , T. Downes 3 R. Pearse v.h.c., B. Buchanan h.c. Under 9yrs: D. O’Regan 1, J. Pearse 2, B. Bryce 3, M. Griffin v.h.c. Girl rider under 15vrs: D. Anderson 1, I. Olsen J. Bryce 3, B. Thomas v.h.c.. J. Sainsbury h.c. Under 12.vrs: D. Anderson 1, J. Bryce 2. M. Vickers 3, J. Johnston v.h.c. hinder 9yrs:i A. Roberts 1, J. Couchman 2, E. Johnston ! 3, C. Griffin v.h.c , R. Vickers h.c. Bareback rider, open to children under 12yrs, ; riding pony 14.2 hands: Miss D. Anderson j 1, Miss A. Roberts 2, Miss J. Bryce 3, i D. O'Regan v.h.c., T. Downes h.c. Children’s pony jumping, ponies 13 hands and under ridden by children under 12 years Miss D. Anderson 1. Miss J. Kitchen 2 Maiden pony jumping, 14.2 hands and under: Miss D. Anderson 1, Miss J. Kitchen 2. Maiden hunters’ competition.—L. fi. Rowe 1, .J. Taylor 2, R. J. Cave 3, W. Meech v.h.c. Open pony jumping competi tion: D. Johnston 1,1,. G. Rowe 2, R. Draper 3. Pony race, two furlongs, riders' and under 12: Miss D. Anderson 1, D. Johnston 2, I. King 3. West Oast hunters : 13. R. McGuiness’s Scout 1. R. L. Hartley’s Snow Storm 2, W. Mooch's Tautane 3. Pony race, three furlongs, riders over 12 and under 16yrs: Miss Lethbridge 1. L. G. Rowe 2. Miss D. Anderson 3. Ladies’ hunters’ competition: Miss R. Wilson's Raj all 1, J. Goodwin’s Pline Mataroa 2, B. R. McGuiness’s Scout 3. Wire jump: Miss F. White 1, Mrs R. Wilson 2, P. Eliott 3. Youngest girl rider: Mavis Downes, three years of age. Trotting.—3.49 class: Hasler Bros.’ King Parish 1. W. J. Russell’s Bronte 2. plarris and Bailey's Red Knight 3. 3.43 class: Hasler Bros.-’ King Parish 1, Harris and Bailey’s Red Knight. 2, W. J. Russell’s Bronle 3. HORSES. Draughts (Judge, Mr Q. Donald).Mare, dry 4 years or over: V. Bird 1. R Craig 2. R. Jessop 3. Filly, foaled since 1941: R. Craig 1. Foaled since 1942: R Craig 1 and 2, G. Drummond 3. Foaled since 1943: R. Craig 1. 2 and 3. Colonial bred Clydesdale scallion, 3yrs or over: V. Bird 1 and champion. Colt foaled since 1942: V. Bird 1. Heavy gelding or marc, shown in spring cart, up to 1* tons: R. Jessop 1. Light gelding or mare, in spring cart, up to i ton: R. Jessop 1. Contractor’s team of three working horses, shown in harness: R. Jessop 1, Jessop Bros. 2. Pair plough horses, mares or geldings: R. Craig 1, R. Jessop 2. Three-horse plough team, geldings or mares: R. Craig 1. R. Jessop 2, Jessop Bros. 3. Four-horse team: R- Craig 1, R- Jessop 2. Jessop Bros. 3. Four-horse lorry team : R. Craig 1. Champion draught mare: V. Bird, reserve R. Craig. Ponies’— School pony, best cared for owned and ridden by boy or girl under 9 years: M Griffon 1. J. Couchman Z, D. Kingsbeer 3, T. Small v.h.c. Brood mare 12 and under 74.2 hands, most suitable for rearing school children’s pomes: B. Bryce 1 J Kitchen 2. I. Sandilands 3. Is. Rowe v’hc C. Downs h.c. Best kept pony under" 12 hands , exhibited by schoolgirl under 13 years: P. Kitchen 1 D. Kingslicer 2. P. Thompson 3, D. Matson v.h.c., G. Couchman h.c.

SHEEP. Romneys (Natural Condition).—Ram over 21 months:" J. 11. Rutherfoifl 1, 3 and champion, Allen and Larsen 2, J. IT. Beard v.h.c. Reserve champion, J. 11. Rutherford's entry.