Whangarei Stock Show Opens

Northern Advocate, 17 March 1939, Page 4

Whangarei Stock Show Opens

Record Horse Events Hold Interest on Well Attended First Day

OAINT PATRICK’S BAY, DAWNING FINE AND CLEAR, ASSURED SUC- ° CESS FOR THE OPENING DAY OF THE WHANGAREI A. AND P. SOCIETY’S G3rd. ANNUAL SHOW.

Champions from all over the North, and a number from the Waikato, wero assembled at Kensington Park, where judging commenced shortly after 10 o’clock.

Despite the prolonged dry spell, longest in duration experienced by Northland for years, the stock has been brought forward in good condition, although in some classes there is a fa lling away in entries attributable to the hot weather. Notwithstanding this, the grand total of stock and horse entries is a record. The summary with the figures for 1938 in brackets is.—Pigs, 134 (179); sheep, 91 (92); dairy cattle, 148 (193); beef cattle, 25 (28); ponies, 269 (183); light horses, 228 (180); competitions, 50 (64); draught horses, 7 (29), As can be seen from the above, the improvement this year is largely attributable to greatly increased sup port for the horse classes, entries for which have never been surpassed at any Northland show. Riding, jumping and competitions held the interest of a particularly large first-day attendance at the park today. The ring events were the centre of attraction, while sideshows, well represented this year, drew a large quota of patrons.

Well displayed trade exhibits attracted much attention, and there was .always a crowd to be found admiring the newest mechanical devices. The special exhibit of noxious weeds and garden pests, staged in the totalisator house, was highly educational, both to farmers and' .amateur

gardeners. Judging of the Northland section of the National Bacon Pig championship, for which £250 cash and trophies is' offered- will take place tomorrow morning. >

Eacon Pig Championship.

With' less milk available owing to the dry: season, fewer pigs have been held to the baconer stage, but the entry of 6t pigs for the championship and for the general pig classes is very representative. • All told 308 sides of bacon from ..all parts of New. Zealand will be eligible for the greatest prize which the Dominiph offers to the pig breeder. ■ Over' 50 pigs will be judged on the Hoof in Whangarei tomorrow. Tenths of ’Jerseys have arrived from ‘as far north as Kaitaia, while mention was made yesterday of the Waiuku Shorthorns,, which were the first on the field at Kensington Park. The new vehicular entrance via sections oh Park Avenue, ,and giving direct access to ‘ the show ring, is greatly appreciated by patrons, and its full value will be apparent, when tomorrow’s record crowds assemble.

People’s Day Attractions.

thrilling indeed was the tractor rodeo staged foi: the first time in New Zealand this afternoon. The heavy farm “armaments” made theimanoeuvres over a “doctored” steeplechase course in which gum holes and pitfalls of all kinds abounded. .This event will be repeated at People’s Day tomorrow, at 11 a.m.-and again at 3.15 p.m. Another spectacular attraction for Saturday will be the chariot racing, for which post entries are being accepted^

The official opening of the show will take.place at 1.30 tomorrow, when the society’s hon. patron, Dr. George Walker, will speak, This will be followed by the grand parade of all stock and machinery. Championship Awards JERSEYS. Jersey Female Champion: Dr. G. Walkers Taraua Mayflower, v.h.c., 1; Senior Reserve: C. Stevens’ Maxim’s P' ? aid Hail, v.h.c. Heifer, calved since May 1, 1938; Junior female champion: C. Stevens’ Crystal Spring Bay Bird. Junior Reserve: C, Stevens’ Crystal Springs Flapper. Senior Bull Dr. G. Walker’s Coronation Design (imp.). Reserve Champion: D. Mclnnes’, Armadale Panther. FRIESIANS. Freisians.—Cow: G. E. Child’s Oak Vew Echo Gipsy Posch 31. Bull: G. E. Child’s Pukemuke H.L. Pontiac Paul. AYRSHIRES. Champion Cow; J. I. Wilson’s Te Hapai June. Reserve Champion: J. I. Wilson’s To ilrpai Dumpling. Champion Bull: D. M. Walker’s Carnelglen Footprint.

Sheep SOUTHDOWN.

Ram, over two years: J. R. Self 1, G. and R. Coates 2, H. McCarroll 3. Ram, under two years: J. R. Self 1. H. McCarroll 2. R. D. Lupton 3. Ram Lamb: J. R. Self 1, H. McCarroll 2. Ewe, over two years; H. McCarroll 1 and 2, G. and R. Coates 3. Ewe, under two years: J. R. Self 1, 2 and 3. Ewe, over two years: G. and R. Coates 1 and 3, Jas. Hoey 2. Ewe, under two years: G. and R. Coates 1 and 2. Southdown Ram. champion: J, R, Self’s entry.

FREEZERS.

Pen of two wethers: Jas. Hoey 1 and 2, W. Miller 3. Pen of two ewes: J. Hoey 1, W. Miller 2. Pen of two wethers, under two years: G. and R. Coates 1 and 2. Pen of two ewes, down or cross: G. and R. Coates 1 and 2, J. Hoey 3. Pen of two lambs, down or down cross: J. Hoey 1,2 and 3. Pen of two wethers: G. and R. Coates 1 and 2, J. Hoey 3 and h.c. ,' Pen of two ewes: G. and R. Coates 1 and 2, J. Hoey 3. Pen of two ewes: G.. and R. Coates Coates 1 and 2, J. Hoey 3 and h.c. Pen of two lambs: J. Middleton 1. ROMNEY MARSH. Ram, over 2 years—J. C. Ambury, 1; W. Miller, 2. Ram Lamb—W. Miller' 1 and 2. Ewe, over 2 years—J. C. Ambury, 1; W. Miller, 2 and 3. Ewe, under 2 years—W. Miller, 1 and 0 Ewe Lamb—W. Miller, 1 and 2. RYELANDS. , (Judge: Mr D. J. Cooper, Wharepapa.) Ram, over two years: H, C. Hewlett, 1 and 2. Ram, under two years: H. C. Hewlett, L, , » Ram Lamb: H. C. Hewlett, 1 and 2. Ewe, over 2 years: H, C. Hewlett 1 and 2. ; Ewe, under 2 years: H. C. Hewlett 1 and 2. Ewe Lamb: H. C. Hewlett 1 and 2.

Cattle PEDIGREE MILKING SHORTHORN. Judge: Mr. A. E. Washer, Manaia. > Cow, in milk or visibly in calf—J. McGowan, 1; T. O’Shea, 2; S. Forsyth, 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1935—T. O’Shea, 1. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1937 —J. McCarroll, 1 and 2; T, O’Shea, 3 and highly commended. Bull, calved since June 1, 1936—H. V. Kay, 1; T. O’Shea, 2. Bull, calved since June 1, 1937—H. V. Kay, 1; A. Bonner, 2. Bull, calved since June 1, 1938 —J. McGowan, 1; M. Finlayson, 2; T. O’Shea 3.

Special, Bull, any age and three females—J. McGowan, 1; T. O’Shea, 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1936: J. McGowan’s Coldstream Purity. Bull, calved prior to June 1, 1936: J. McGowan’s Dominion Concern. Bull, calved since June 1, 1936.—Reserve champion; H. V. Kay’s entry. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1938: M. Finlayson 1 and 3, J. McGowan 2, Miss Clafia Going h.c. (Special.) Bull and Two Heifers, calved since June 1, 1937: J. McGowan 1, M. Finlayson 2, T. O’Shea 3. JERSEYS. (Judge: Mr. H. J. Lancaster (Levin). Cow, in milk, calved prior to May 1, 1933—Dr. G. Walker, 1; C. Stevens, 2 and 3; C. Stevens, highly commended. Cow, in milk, calved between May 1. 1933, and May 1, 1935—Dr. G. Walker, 1. 2,3, and highly commended. Cow, in milk or visibly in calf, calved since May i, 1935~Dr. G. ,Walker.

Heifer, in milk or visibly in calf— Dr. G. Walker. 1; H. M. Thompson, 2. Special, Cow in milk, bred by exhibitor —C. Stevens, 1 and 2; Dr. Walker, 3.

Special, cow or heifer with best udder and milk veins—Dr. G. Walker, 1; C. Stevens, 2 and 3.

Three females in milk, progeny class —C. Stevens, 1; Dr. Walker, 2 and

Special, Cow to be judged on type— Dr. G. Walker, 1. Heifer, senior yearling, calved between May 1 and September 30, 1937 C. Stevens, 1 and 2; H. M. Thompson, 3; Dr. G. Walker, highly commended. Heifer, junior yearling, calved since September 30, 1937 —Dr. G. Walker, 1; C. Stevens, 2.

Heifer, calved since May 1, 1938: C Stevens, 1 and h.c.; Dr. G. Walker, 2: H. M. Thompson, 3.

Vull, calved since May 1, 1936; Dr. G. Walker 1, D. Mclnnes 2, H. M. Thompson 3, H. E. Johnson h.c. Bull, calved since Maq 1, 1936: Dr. G. Walker 1, G. and E. Worthington 2 and 3.

Sow, 14 months and over; T. Gower 1, S. Irwin Crookes 2 and 3, Jas.

McEwen h.c,

Bull, senior yearling: H. E. Johnson and Co. 1. G. and E. Worthington 2, Dr. G. Walker 3, H. Snell h.c. Bull, junior yearling: W. L. Morrison, 1, C. Stevens 2, S. Irwin Crookes 3, H. E. Johnson and Co. h.c. Bull, calved since May 1, 1938; H. M. Thompson "!, S. Irwin Crookes 2, G. and E. Worthington 3, Don Christie h.c. (Fifteen entries).

Special for bull and three heifers: C. Stevens 1 and 2, G. and E. Worthington 3, Dr. G. Walker h.c. Junior male champidn: W. L. Morrison’s Beaulieu Janitor; reserve, H. M. Thompson's Tui Glen Rose King. AYESHERES—PEDIGREE. Cow in milk or visibly in calf: J. I. Wilson 1. Heifer, calved since May 1, 1936: D. M. Walker 1. Heifer, calved since May 1, 1937; I. Wilson 1 and 2, D. M. Walker 3. L Heifer, calved since May 1, 1938: J. I. Wilson 1. •

Bull, calved prior to May 1, 1936 D. M. Walker 1.

Bull, calved since May 1, 1937: D. M. Walker 1.

Bull, calved since May 1, 1938: J. I. Wilson 1 and 2, D. M. Walker 3.

Special bull and two heifers, all calved since May 1, 1937: J. I. Wilson 1, D. M. Walker 2.

Special bull, any age and three females; D. M. Walker 1.

AYRSHIRES—PEDIGREE

Cow, in milk or visibly in calf—J. I. Wilson, 1.

Heifer, calved since May 1, 1936 D. M. Walker, 1.

Heifer, calved since May 1, 1937 J. I. Wilson,.! and 2; D. M. Walker, 3. Heifer, calved since May 1, 1938—J. I. Wilson, 1.

Bull, calved prior to May 1, 1936 —D, M. Walker, 1.

Bull, calved since May 1, 1937 —D. M Walker, 1.

Bull, calved since May 1, 1938 —J. I Wilson, 1 and 2; D. M. Walker, 3.

Special, Bull and two heifers, alb calved since May 1, 1937 —J. I. Wilson. 1; D. M. Walker, 2. Special, Bull, any age, and three females —D. M. Walker, 1.

FRIESIANS—PEDIGREE

Judge: Mr. E. H. Pipe, Walton

Cow —G. E. Child, 1; Bruce Bros.. 2, Heifer, calved since June 1, 1937 —- Bruce 8r05.,1 ; G. E. Child, 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1938—G. E. Child, 1; Bruce Bros., 2. Bull, calved prior to June 1, 1936 —G. E. Child, 1.

Bull, calved since June 1, 1936 —D M. Walkei', 1.

Bull, calved since June 1, 1937 —G. E. Child, 1. Bull, calved since June 1, 1938 — Bruce Bros., 1; G. E. Child, 2. Special, Bull and two heifers —G. E. Child, 1.

Special, Bull, any age, and three females—G. E. Child. 1; Bruce Bros., 2.

FAT CATTLE. (Judge, Mr T. Marks, Auckland.)

Steer, calved prior to June 1, 1935 N. Mason 1.

Steer, calved since June 1, 1935: N. Mason 1 and 2, W. G. Whitmore 3. Steer, calved since June 1, 1936; W. G. Whitmore 1,2 and 3. Fat Ox, best quality: N. Mason 1, W. G. Whitmore 2, D. McCathie 3.

Fat Cow. best quality: J. O’Shea 1, N. Mason 2. Fat Heifer, best quality, calved since June 1. 1936: N. Mason 1 and 2.

Pig’s BERKSHIRES. Judge; Mr R. Chilcott (Frankton)

Boar. 14 months and over: J. McEwan 1 and 2, E. Howard 3. Boar, eight months and under 14 months: Robinson Bros. 1, S. Irwin Crookes 2. Boar, four months and under eight: Stewart and Kerr 1. Jas. McEwen 2 and 3.

Sow, eight months and under 14; Robinson Bros. 1, S. Irwin Crookes 2 and 3. Sow, four months and under eight months: Stewart .and Kerr 1 and h.c., T. Gower 2, Jas. McEwen 3. Sow, 8 months and under 14: -Robinsen Bros. L, S. Irwin Crookes 2 and 3. Sow, 4 months and under 8 months: Stewart and Kerr 1 and h.c., T. Gower 2, Jas. McEwen 3. LARGE WHITE. (Judge, Mr G. Whitelock, Palmerston i North.) Boar, 14 months and over: “Haynes Bros. 1, Stonnex Bros. 2. Sow, 14 months and over: Raynes Bros. 1, H. N. Johnson and Co. 2, sow, 4 months and under 8 months: H. E. Johnson and Co. 1 'and 2. fijoar.—Raynes Bros.’ Waione Puss Moth. Reserve: Stonex Bros.’ Bau King John. Sow: Raynes Bros.’ Papakura Gay Choice. Reserve: H. E. Johnson and Co.’s Stanton Sunflower First. . TAMWORTHS. Boar, 14 months and over. —E. Babe

Boar, 8 months and under 14 months J. R. Babe 1.

•Boar, 4 months and under 8 months: Stewart and Kerr 1 and 2, Jas. Hoey 3 and h.c. Sow, 14 months and over: Stewart and Kerr 1 and 2, E. B.abe 3. Sow, 8 months and under 14 months: Stewart and Kerr 1 ,2 and 3. Horses Judge: Mr Q. Wilson (Bulls). Hacks.—Best maiden hack, mare or gelding: A. O. Brown 1, Mrs J. McLean 2, Tom Brown 3. Pony, over 13 hands, and not over 14 hands 3in.: J. Morrison 1, J. Nash 2, C. Dodd 3. (Special.) Hack, mare or gelding, bred in Whangarei county; J. Stephen 1 and' 2, M. C. O’Donnell 3. Special military horse: J. and B. Finlayson 1, Miss Paton 2, A. Stephen 3. Lady’s hack; J. Stephen 1 and 2, C. Dodd 3. HUNTERS. (Judge: Mr Q. Wilson, Bulls.)

Maiden Hunters’ Competition: Mrs J. McLean, 1; I. G. Wilson, 2; W. MeAneny, 3. Special Gentleman Rider: T. Brown, 1; A. Millington, 2; I. Wilson, 3. Light Hunter: Mrs J. McLean 1, A. /Christie 2, Sloane Bros. 3. Polo Pony: C. O. Brown 1, W. McAneny 2, Morgan Richards 3. Lady’s hunter: Miss Paton 1, J. and B. Finlayson 2, Sloane 3.

(Judges’ Comments on Page 3.)

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