A. & P. SHOW AT MARION

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3280, 25 February 1926, Page 5

A. & P. SHOW AT MARION

ATTENDANCE AND - ENTRIES RECORDS Thirteenth Fixture Outstanding Success OPENED BY MINISTER 01' LANDS Increased entries and a record attendance were the outstanding features of the 13 th annual show of the Marton A. and P. Association hold at Marton Junction yesterday demonstrating that this fixture is growing In popularity. Excellent weather conditions prevailed. The show was» officially opened by th e Minister of Lands (Hon. *A. 1). McLeod), who congratulated the Association on the excellence of the exhibits and the splendid weather conditions prevailing. He remarked that at all times It gave him pleasure to V meet then men on th e land who, after all, "were the backbone of the countrry. As regards the administration of the Land Department, he may have done a little to better conditions for the farmers but he realised there was yet a great deal to do. The Rangitlkei district was more fortunate than the Wairatapa had been this season and it did one’s eyes good to look out across the green pastures of Marton and beautiful adjacent undulating country. In the districts surrounding Marton, Pending and Palmerston North there was a block of country that could not be beaten as grazing land. Those behind ths pastoral movement were doing useful and good service for the country. They were educating the farmer to produce the best and when that was being done there need be no fearjfor the future of the Dominion. The Minister denied that ho was a man given to making pessimistic statements. His habit was to tell the truth and his advice to farmers was to cut their suits according to their cloth if they wished to ensure not being overtaken by another toad period. Complimentary remarks upon the good work; that the Minister had accomplished as head of the Lands Department were passed by the President of the Association. Mr. H. S. C. Mof risen, Mr. Stuart, a member? of the executive, and . Mr. Glenn, M.K

CHAMPIONS. Champion cow of show: J. Nicholson, (Manakau). Jerseys.—Bull: W. Riddell (Marton); reserve: J. Nicholson (Manakau). Cow: J. Nicholson; reserve: L. and .J. Griffiths (Woraroa). Friesians.—-Bull: R, A. Wilson (Martpn). Cow: R. A. Wilson. Ayrshires.—Bull: Webbe Bros. & (Koputaroa). Cow: Webbe Bros milking Shorthorn. —Bull: R. V. Brown (Weraroa). Cow: R. V. ; Brown. Red Polls. —Bull: Peilding Agricultural High School. Cow: Same exhibitor. 1 Lincolns. —Ram; Jas Wilson (Marton). Ewe: Jas. Wilson. Romneys.—Ram: A. L. Wheeler (Leedstown). Ewe: H. Bowen (Parewanui). Shropshires. —Ram: Sir J. G. Wilson ' (Bulls). Ewe: Sir J. G. Wilson. Southdowns. —Ram: W. S. and estate of Wm. Page (Halcombe). Ewe: W. E. Baker (Maklno). Ryelands.—Ram; F. J. Ellis (Bulls). Ewe: F. J. Ellis. Berkshires. —Boar: O. C. Ellerm XSanson). Sow: O. C. Ellerm. x Points Prizes.

Pigs.—Ellerm trophy and Galpin .challenge cup: O. C. Ellerm. Friesians. —N.jS. Friesian Association gold medal and Whale challenge cup: R. A. Wilson (Marion Junction). Crossbred cattle. —Cockburn challenge cup: W .E. Gibbons (Mar- ' ton). Jerseys.—Simpgon cup: J. Nicholisoa. Qalpin challenge cup: S. Bowker (Levin). Lincolns.—Cockburn and A. and P. Association challenge cup: J. Wilson (Marton) for second time in succession. Romneys.—Stevens challenge cup: H. B. Johnston (Feilding.). Bouthdowns. —N.Z. Sheepbreeders’ gold medal: W. S. and estate of Wm. Page (Halcombe). Vile challenge cup: Fagan and Son (Sanson). Farmers' 'classes. —Thoms’ trophy: E.‘ O. Pryce (Rata) and H. J. Cameron (Turakina) tie. Fat sheep. —Coleman challenge cup: J. F. ’McKelvie (Robgotea). McKelvie and Stuart challenge cup; A. S. Coleman (Marton). Horses (draught).—Jefferson challenge cup: Sir J. G. Wilson (Bulls). Horses. The‘horse classes were not strong numerically. This seems to be the case at most shows in the Wellington province, nevertheless the quality was excellent. In the thoroughbred classes. J. R. Northcote (Waituna West), secured first prize in the class for two-year-old gelding, colt or filly. Ml'ss Boris Young (Kairanga) secured first for Shetland pony and Miss A. Hurley (Palmerston North) similar honour in the class for harness pony 3 4.2 hands or under, to be shown In harness. Miss M. J. Stewart (Halcombe) was to the fore in the Saddle Horse section. Her wins included first for hack up to 13 stone, second for best, paced hack, and third each for maiden hack up to 12 stone and hack up to H stone. Mrs. Rutherford’s (Dannevlrke) Blue Moon which has had a run o£ successes at various A. and P. Shows recently, was again placed first as a troop horse. , Jas, McCool (Whakarongo) was awarded three firsts in draught horses and Sir J. G. Wilson one.

Cattle. Jerseys were, us usual well ahead tof any other breed as far us numbers were concerned and the animals shown were from the herds of many well known and distinguished breeders. It is worthy of note that the champion cow of the show a as select fd from this section. The championship in the bull classes went to a Mart on breeder, W. Riddell and the reserve to J. Nicholson, of ManaKau,

who also secured the champion ribbon in the cow classes. Reserve champion went, to L. and J. Griffith, of Weraroa. The Manawatu successes were as follow: Bull calved since July 1923: J. Nicholson 1, T. P. Iwikau (Tokorangi) 2. Cow in milk: J. Nicholson 1, L. and J. Griffith 2, S. Bowker (Levin) 3. Heifer calved since July 1924: S. Bowker 1 and 2, L. and J. Griffith 3. Heifer calf: S. Bowker 1 and 2, L. and J. Griffith 3, Bull calf: S. Bowker 1 and Z. Priesians occupied second place in numbers. The championships went to R. A. Wilson, of Marton Junction, who also secured th e majority of the class iprizes. Another successful exhibitor was J. P. Morrison, of Tokorangi., who was awarded third prize for aged bull, aged cow and two-year-old heifer. Ayrshires came from the herd of Webbe Bros (Koputaroa), who provided all the entries and took all the prizes. All the Milking Shorthorn prizes except one went to R. V. Brown (Weraroa). Roll Polls comprised a very small class, the Poilding Agricultural College being the- only exhibitor, , Sheep. J. Wilson, of Marton, iiad tho Lincoln classes all to himself. Tho same thing applied in where P. J. Ellis, of Bulls, was the only exhibitor. Romneys brought forward a better showing and several Peilding and lower Rangitlkei breeders were amongst the pri'.e winners. H. B. Johnston (Peilding) was awarded first, second and third for ewes 12— 21 months old; second for ewe lamb, and a similar prize for ram lamb. W." E. Baker (Making) secured first and third for ram lamb and third for ram 12—"21 months old. H. Bowen (Parewanui) secured second tor ram. over 33 months, first and champion for ewe 21 —33 months old. Sir J. G. Wilson (Bulls) had a run away victory with his the only other exhibitor getting into the running being G. L. Marshall, of Marton. Southdowns were well represented the honours being divided between H. J. Pagan and Son (Sanson), who secured three firsts and three seconds; W. S. and estate bf Wm. Page (Halcombe) who secured one first and champion ram; W. E. Baker (Makino) who gained'one first and champion ewe.

In the Flock sheep section, H. Gray (Peilding) secured second for two Romney ewes under 21 months and in fat sheep, third prize for two maiden ewes (Longwools), 21 months and under.

Mr. J. McKelvie’s (Ronogtea) succusses in fat sheep included: Two Down wethers ,21-33 months, 1 and 3; under 21 montlKs, 2 and 3. Two Down ewes, under 21 months, v.h.c. Two wethers (Longwoois) any age, 2; 21 months or under 1 and 3. Two Longwool ewes, 21 months or under, 1 and 2. Two wethers (wool and carcase) 1. Two fat ewes (Longwoolis), 1 and 2. Two heaviest ewes or wethers,' 3/ Three wethers (Longwools) any age 1,2 and 3. Mr. McKelvie also had a prominent display of fat fambs and in the export classes gained a first and a second while his prizes in the classes not for export were;—Three Longwoois (unshorn), “15lbs and under, 3; shorn, 1 and 2. Three Longwoois (shorn) over 45105'., 1. Another successful breeder in this section was F. J. Ellis, of Bulls, who took two second prlzeb. Pigs. O. C. Ellerm (Sanson) brought forward a fine showing of Berkshires taking both championships, five firsts and one second. J. McFarland and Son (Peilding) came next with one first and three second prizes. This exhibitor also secured first prize ror a porker. In Tamworths, D. McDonald (Peilding) was the only breeder exhibiting. 'j Competitions. Malden pony jump (Wattony Te. Memo cup): Miss Southey Baker (P.N.) 1. D. Patterson (Porewa) 2, Miss K. W. Pryco (Kakariki) 3. Pony jumping: Mi!sa K. W. Pryce 1, T. F Iwikau (Tokorangi) 2, Wattony te Momo (Kakariki) 3. Maiden hunters: Mrs. S. E. Pearson (Cunninghams) 1, J. R, Northoott (Waituna West) 2, G. D. Smith (Kakariki) 3. Pryce hunters’ competition (cup): Miss M. J. Stewart (Halcombe) 1, K. MeK Duncan (Huntervllle) 2, E. Sklton (Levin) 3. Open hunters: F, Laird (Dannevlrke) 1, J. Shaw (P.N.) 2, Mrs. Rurthcrfurd (Dannevirke) 3. Ladies’ jump: Mrs. Rutherfurd 1. F. Laird 2, J. Shaw 3.