NELSON AGRICULTURAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXI, 19 November 1937, Page 6

NELSON AGRICULTURAL

SHOW OFFICIALS The president of the Association, Mr G. W. Wilkes, to-day paid a warm tribute to the members of the committee and the stewards for their loyal support and assistance in the preparations for the Show and for the manner in which they have arranged the stock pens and other facilities for displaying ,the exhibits to the best advantage. He also wished to thank the judges for the efficient manner in which they had car-, ried out their duties. The officers of the Association arc as follows: — President: Mr G. W. Wilkes. Vice-President: Mr F. Palmer. Treasurer: Mr G. W. Best. Committee: Messrs G. W. Best, J. Biggar, A. E. Challios, A. Crouchcr, N. G. Cole, A. Gibbs, A. G. Griffin, E. H. Harkness, It. H. Hammond, P. S. Haycock, It. S. Haycock, W. Hill, J. S. Hildyarcl, W. A. Jessop, J. H. Jordan, W. Martin, A. E. Max, TX S. Max, G. L Mead, F. C. Page. M. Rogers, L. P. Russ, C. R. Sutton, A. N. Wilkinson, E. W. Win. Secretary: Mr W. Dickson Harkness. Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: Mr G. V. Gomez.

Hon. Surgeon: Dr. W. F. Currie. Class Stewards: Marshal —Mr D. S. Max; draught horses —Messrs L. P. Russ and F. C. Page; light horses— Messrs M. Rogers, R. S. Haycock, F. C. Page, and W. Martin; cattle —Messrs E. H. Harkness, A. G. Griffin, C. R. Sutton; milking competition—Messrs E. W. Win; pigs—Messrs G. W. Best and A. Gibbs; sheep—Messrs W. Hill,, G. Manson, A. C. Challies, W. A. Jessop; domestic produce—Mr J. Biggar; industrial—Mr J. S. Hildyarcl; photography— Mr N. Kerr; farm and garden produce —Mr P. S. Haycock; dogs—Mr G. L. Mead; poultry—Mr E. W. Win; school works—Messrs McDowell and J. R. Grigg; guessing competitions—Mr A. E. Max; entrance gates—Messrs J. G. Ingram and A. Crouchcr; side shows — Messrs G. W. Wilkes and H. F. Palmer; wood chopping—Mr J. L. Mead. THE JUDGES The judges for the various sections are as follows: — Light horses—Mr W. Parsons, Rangiora. Draught Horses—Mr Alex. Noble, Gore. Jersey cattle —Mr E. Griffiths, New Plymouth. Milking Shorthorns—Mr W. J. Slack. Bunnythorpe. Driving and Jumping—Messrs W. Parsons and Alex. Noble. Pigs—Mr E. P. Neilson, Palmerston North. Sheep (Southdown)—Mr A, C. Vile, Rangitiki. Sheep (Long Wool)—Mr W. J. Douglas, Blenheim. Sheep (Corricdale)—Mr W. Anderson, Wairau. Fat Sheep and Lambs—Mr I. Dysart. Scddon. | Domestic Produce—Mr H. E. Hanson j and Mrs East. Industrial—Mrs P. Challies, Appleby, i Photography—Mr A. 1L Kingsford. ■ Nelson. Farm and Garden Produce —Mr T. j Neale. Poultry—Mr G. Miller, Nelson. Dogs—Mr H. F. West. School Work —Messrs A. Douglas and | S. W. Street, Nelson. 1

REARRANGEMENT OF GROUNDS The Association this year has made a rearrangement of the location of the side-shows moving that sectioned' the show out to the paddock on the southern side of the ring, There is a long double row of tents and the side shows offer a wide range of entertainment. There arc more side shows than has been the case in recent years and many new novelties and features are included among them, A further improvement has been effected by the removal of fences, making it possible for the public to have direct access right around the main ring area in front of the stand. JUDGING OF COWS All (lie morning there was an interested group of spectators surrounding the ring for the judging of the Jerseys and the other cows.

TO-MORROW'S ENTERTAINMENT An attractive programme of entertainments will be presented to-morrow In addition to the usual ring cvepts, a chief feature of which will be the ligbl horse competitions, there will be sheet: dog trials,'chopping events and motoi driving competitions. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE The Nelson St. John Ambulance have a tent on the ground and a number of their officers were in attendance to-day and will be available foi any accident cases on the ground tomorrow. PRIZELIST The prize list was as follows: DRAUGHTHORSES (Judge: Mr A. Noble, Gore) Draught yearling colt or gelding: D. E. Higgins, Havelock Sub., 1; J. P. Shuttleworth, Wakefield, 2. Heavy draught gelding, any age: W. E. Wilkes, Ltd., Richmond, 1; F. C. Page, Brightwater, 2; W. E. Wilkes, Ltd., Richmond, 3. Heavy draught gelding, 3 years old: F. C. Page, Brightwater, 1; E. Challies, Appleby, 2. Draught mare, 3 years old: W. E. Wilkes, Ltd., Richmond, 1. Draught filly, 2 years old: N. A. Win, Wakefield, 1; P. F. Busch and Sons, Hope, 2. Draught yearling filly: J. PI. Jordan, Hope, I; V. H. Moore, Spring Grove, 2.

SHEEP CORRIEDALE (Judge: Mr W. Anderson, Wairau) Ram. over 12 months: J. F. Neal, Seddon, 1; J. F. Neal, Seddon, 2; P. C. Hurst, Nelson, 3; J. F. Neal, Seddon, h.c. Ram, under 18 month: J. F. Neal, Seddon, 1,2, and 3. Pair shorn rams, under 18 month. J. F, Neal, Seddon, 1; P, C. Hurst, Nelson, 2, Pair shorn ewes, under 18 months: P. C. Hurst, Nelson, 1 and 2; J. F. Neal, Seddon, 3. Ewe, wet, with lamb at foot, any age: P. C. Hurst, Nelson, 1 and champion; J. F. Neal, Seddon, 2; and 3; P. C. Hurst, Nelson, h.c. Ewe, under 18 months: P, C. Hurst, Nelson, 1; J. F. Neal, Seddon, 2,3, and h.c. Ram, over 18 months: G. Hobson, Riwaka, 1 and 2; J. S. Hildyard, Brightwater, 3. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb at foot: G. Hobson, Riwaka, 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months: G. Hobson, Riwaka, 1 and 2; J. S. Hildyard, Brightwater, 3. CROSSBRED

j Two long wool ewes, any breed, unjder 18 months: Edgar Chalies, Waimea j West, 1; W. D. Dron, Hope, 2 and 3. FAT SHEET (Judge: Mr I. Dysart, Seddon) Three crossbred wethers, other than Down, under 30 months: W. D. Dron, Hope, 1. Three fat sheep, any breed, ewes or wethers: 11. F. Palmer, Waimea West, 1; W. D. Dron, Hope, 2; Edgar Challies, Waimea West, 3. Three ewes, any age, suitable for butchers, heavy weight quality to be taken into consideration: Alex. Newman. Brightwatcr, 1; W. D, Dron. Hope, 2. Three ewes, any age. suitable for Frozen Meat Trade: H. F. Palmer, Waimea West, 1; W. D. Dron, Hope, 2 and 3. j ROMNEY MARSH I (Judge: Mr W. J. Douglas. Blenheim) j Ram. over 18 months: J. H. Jordan, i Hope, 1: J. P. Shuttleworth, Wakefield, | 2; Don Max, Brightwatcr, 3. Pair rams, under 18 months: F. C.! Page, Brightwatcr, 1 Ram, under 18 months: F. C. Page. Brightwatcr, 1; G. Hobson. Riwaka, 2; J. P. Shuttleworth, Wakefield. 3. Pair shorn rams, under 18 months: ,T. H. Jordan, Hope, 1; J. P. Shuttleworth, Wakefield, 2; Don Max, Brightratcr, 3. Pair ewes, under 18 months: F. C Page, Brightwatcr, 1: J. H. Jordan, Hope. 2; F. C. Page, Brightwatcr, 3. SHROPSHIRE DOWN Ram, over 18 months: G. W. Best. Richmond, 1: W. J. Best, Richmond, 2; G. W. Best, Richmond, 3.

POULTRY

JUDGING DAY AT RICHMOND PARK OPENING OF 45th ANNUAL FIXTURE UNCERTAIN WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR STAGING OF EXHIBITS IMPROVED QUALITY AND NUMBERS IN MANY SECTIONS OF SHOW INTERESTING PROGRAMME FOR “PEOPLE'S DAY” TO-MORROW The 45th annual Show of the Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Association opened at Richmond Park to-day. It was with mixed feelings that a wet judging day was faced—pleasure that the countryside was benefiting from rain after such a long spell of dry weather, and regrets that one of the most important fixtures of the year might be marred by unfavourable weather conditions. However, the rain held off during the early part of the morning and the programme was carried out without undue inconvenience. The principal activity for the day was the judging of the various classes. There is a small increase in the total number of entries and it is pleasing to see that the figures for horses, both light and draught, cattle and sheep are well maintained and that the competition in many classes is not confined to the immediate Nelson district. Exhibitors are present from Marlborough, Motueka, Riwaka, T apawera and Golden Bay, showing the wide appeal of the annual Nelson Show. Those best qualified to judge have commented to-day on the improved quality of stock in the province and pay tribute to the exhibitors for the appearance of their animals in a season which has not been the most favourable, owing to the dry conditions, for presenting them in perfect show form. To-morrow will be "People’s Day,” when town and country meet on common ground. On such a day the country people set the conditions; the farmer is the man with the greater knowledge of the fine points in stock and machinery. But the city dweller is not slow to recognise the importance of the occasion and appreciate the opportunity of inspecting in close compass the best stock and products of the man on the land.

] Pair shorn rams, under 18th rrfonths: IG. W. Best. Richmond, 1; W. J. Best, 12. Ram, under 18 months: W. J. Best, | Richmond, 1; G. W. Best, Richmond, Z | Ewe, wet, with lamb at foot, ’any age; W. E. Wilkes, Ltd., Richmond, 1; W. J. Best, Richmond, 2; W. G. Best, Richmond, 3. Ewe, under 18 months: G. W Richmond, 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWN Ram, over 18 months: Albert Gibbs, Wakefield, 1; F. W. Falconer, Takaka, 2 and 3. Pair shorn rams, under 18 months; 'F. W. Falconer, Takaka, 1; W. A. Jessop. Hope, Z Ram, under 18 months; W. A. Jessop, Hope, 1. DOMESTIC PRODUCE ! I (Judge: Mr Jenkinson, Christchurch, and Mrs East.) Home-made Fruit Cake, not less than 41b: Mrs Geo. Atkins, Riwaka, 1; Mrs William Max, Brightwater, 2. Home-made Seed Cake, not less than 21b: Mrs W. H. Bryant, Brightwater, 1; Mrs William Max, Brightwater, 2. Madeira Cake, not less than 21b; Mrs W. H. Bryant, Brightwater, 1; Mrs R. Teece, Upper Moutere, 2. Home-made Fruit Cake, without eggs not less than 41b: Mrs Walter Hill, Richmond, 1; Mrs L. P. Russ, Appleby, 2. Home-made Sultana Cake: Mrs R. Teece, Upper Moutere, 1; Mrs L. Thomas, Appleby, 2. Jewish Cake: Miss K. Stringer, Mahana, 1; Mrs William Max, Brightwater, 2. Coffee Sponge: Mrs William Max, BrightwErter, 1; Mrs Walter Hill, Richmond, 2. Orange Cake, iced, not Sponge: Mrs Walter Hill, Richmond, 1; Mrs V. M. Saunders, Richmond, 2. Home-made Gingerbread, not less than 21b, not cut: Mrs Walter Hill, Richmond, 1; Mrs M. A. Holdaway, Nelson, 2. Six Home-Made Shortbread: Mrs Walter Hill, Richmond, 1; Mrs L. P. Russ, Appleby, 2. Six Ginger Nuts: Mrs S. Russ, Appleby, 1; Miss N. Meek, Spring Grove, 2. Six Ch :se Cakes: Mrs W. H. Bryant, Brightwater, 1; Mrs William Max, Brightwater, 2. Six Pikelets: Miss N. Meek, Spring Grove, 1; Mrs V. M, Saunders, Richmond, 2. Home-made Sponge Cake: Mrs L. E. Moore, Spring Grove, 1; Mrs Walter Hill, Richmond. 2. Home-made Sponge Roll: Mrs W. H. Bryant, Brightwater, 1; Mrs V. M. Saunders, Richmond, 2. Sponge Sandwich: Miss K. Stringer, Mahana, 1; Mrs R. H. Hammond, Rich mond, 2.

| Judge: Mr G. Miller (Nelson) FANCY POULTRY OLD ENGLISH GAME Black Breasted Red, cock or cockerel: E. H. Harkness, Richmond, 1; G. W. Best, Richmond, 2; W. Coleman, Richmond. 3. Partridge, hen or pullet: E. H. Harkness. 1 and 2; G. W. Best, 3. Duckwing, cock or cockerel: G. W. Best, Richmond, 1: E. H. Harkness, Richmond, 2; W. Coleman, Richmond. 3. Duckwing, hen or pullet: Len. Best, Richmond, 1; E. H. Harkness, Richness, 2. Spangle, cock or cockerel: G. W. Best, Richmond, 1 and 2. Spangle, hen or pullet: G. W. Best, Richmond, 1 and 2. A.0.V., cock or cockerel: E. H. Harkness. Richmond, 1 and 2. A.0.V., hen or pullet: G, D. Hollyman, Nelson, 1; E. H. Harkness, Richmond. 1 and 2. Red Pile, cock or cockerel: G. W. Best. Richmond, 1 and 2. Red Pile, hen or pullet: G. W. Best, Richmond, I and 2. WYANDOTTES Cock or Cockerel: E. IT. Harkness, Richmond, 3: L. A. Sigglekow, Brightwater. 2: H. J. Atkins, Richmond, 3, Hen or Pullet: E. IT. Harkness, Richmond, 1: IT. J. Atkins, Richmond. 2. HAMBURGS Cock or Cockerel: G. W. Best. Richmond, 2: G. A. Hunter, Nelson, 3. Hen or Pullet: L. IT. Schwass, Hope, 1; Gerald Robinson, Appleby, 2; G. A. Hunter, Nelson, 3. (Further awards will be found on page 5.)