DISTRICT SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18020, 20 February 1922, Page 9

DISTRICT SHOWS.

RODNEY SOCIETY'S DISPLAY.

fcABGE NUMBER OF ENTRIES.

STOCK OF GOOD QUALITY,

The Rodney Agricultural Society's irmual show wa 6 ' le 'd at Warkworth on Saturday under ideal weather conditions ari d with a record ntUndanco. The total exhibit* were aboui 1400, and although in the stock classes the, entries were not 5 n numerous as usual some excellent stock was shown.

A number of valuable cups wore given is trophies, the winners king:—Champion hack, C. Pickering; champion shorthorn bull, ■'■ F. Laurie; champion shorthorn co»', ,1. D. Martin and Sons; champion Hidstein bull, A. Migounoff; champion Holstein cow, M. Fletcher; champion dairy cow. P. G. Matthew. In Jersey cl.sses 1). 0. Matthew won tho champion nbbon for both bull and cow ]n snoop W. H. Culling won tho cup for most points in Romney classes, also champion ribbon for Romney ram and ewe. 11l Lincoln T. A. Clayden took champion ewe and C. Dibble champion ram.

The outstanding feature of the indoor exhibits was the competition in tho ladies' sections—cookery and needlework —in which there were 657 entries, making a display which would have done creditto any large show-. Mrs. John Morrison won the trophy, a silver teapot, for most points 'ii bread, etc. Mrs. L. Flower, a silver rose bowl for most- (mints in needlework sections, and Mrs. W. Crocker the points prize in preserves. There was also a ve.*y creditable display of flowers, fruit, and vegetables. The prize list was as follows :— HORSES. Agricultural.—General purpose farm horse: L. H, Tliomson, 1 . A. Woodcock, 2 Brood mare, with fo.il at let: A. Hood. 1;A. W. Wjllie, -l Foal: L. Watson 1: A. Hood. 2 Pair oi horses for agricultural purposes: G McHardy. 1: T. W. Chitty, 2. Mare cr gelding, 3yrs and over: T. W. Chitty, 1; G McHardy 2. Gelding or filly, under ay'rs D. Birdaall, 1; M. Fletcher. 2. Colt or nlk, uuder '2yrs. M. Fletcher 1 and 2. Thorotighrtrels and Roadsters.—Brood ware, with foal at foot: L. J. Smith, 1. Foal: L. J. Smith. 1. Gelding or tilly, under 3yrs: E. Robieson. 1; Dudley Robie-sc-n. 2. Hacks and Other Competition Classes — Champion hack: E. Pickering. Half-ton Spring Cart Horse: G. R. Beresford. Twowheeled turnout. H. Ashton, 1: B. Williams, 2 Ladv or gent's driving competition: J. F Baver, 1; R. Martin, 2. Horse, suitable for artillery: T. Majon. 1: A. Woodcock. 2. Best-shod saddle horse, shoes to be made by competitor: R. Henderson, 1 and 2. Bestgroomed horse: L. J. Smith. 1: E. Pickering. 2. Podt. not exceeding US hands: J. Morion 1; D. Shaw. 2; M. Sctiedewey, h.c. Cob. Hi'hands and under: R. Martin. 1; J, H. Ednirnds 2. Best 3-year old hack A. Green, 1 Hack, 14st: E. Pickering. 1; L. Rajnsbottom 2. Hack 12st: J. Blair. 1: S. Climo. 2. Hack. 10s:.- Hatherell. 1: B. Phillips, 2. Hack, suitable for remount, up to 151 hands. S Climo. Ladv's hack, to be ridden by lndy E Pickering, 1; W. Dunnirj. 2. Hack, bred in Rodney Cottntv: L. Ramsbottom. 1; R. Martin. 2. Ladv rider who had never won a prize: Miss Dori9 Ramsbottom. 1: Miss Irene Joyce. 2. Ladv ride---. Mrs. Wilson, 1: Mrs. Greenwood. 2. B-iy rider, under 14yrs: D. Shaw, 1- Ray Carran. 2. Girl rider, under loyrs: Alma Ramsbottom. 1: Beryl Simpson, 2. Stockman's competition: E. Birdsall. 1: W. Barke 2- A Neelev, h.c. Best caced hack, soeeiai: L. Ramsbottom. 1: E. Pickenne:. 1\ Hatherell. 3. Journey ho^e: C Pickling. 1- L. Ramsbottom. 1: S. Climo, h.c Walking horae: L. Ramsbottom. 1; R. Joyce, 2; E. Pickering, h.c. Jumping Events.—Bert tvpe of hunteT, over 6 hurdle*: L. Ramsbottom. 1: R. Martin 2; S. Climo. h.c. Gentlemnn rider, over 6 hurdles: L. Ramsbottom, 1: S. Climo. 2_ DAIRY CATTLE. Milkins Shorthorn.— Champion bull: J. F. Lawne. Bull, 2!yrs: J. F Lawne, 1; A. A. and W. J. Martin, 2; C. C Gubb. h.c. Bull. Hyrs: J. D Martin. I:.J. i. Lawne. 2; C C Gubb, h.c. Champion cow: J. D. Martin and Sons. Cow. 3yrs: J. D. Martin and Sons. 1- T. Chitty, 2; J. F. Lawne. h.c. Heifer, 2}yrs: A. A. and W, J Martin 1: J F. Lawne. 2: J. F. Lawne, h.c. Heifer, liyrs- J F Lawrie. 1; J. D. Martin and Sons. 2; E. C. Sunonsen. h.c. Heifer calf: J F. Lawrie. 1. 2 and h.c. Bull call: J. F. Lawrie 1 and h.c; C. C. Gubb, 2. Jerseys—Champion bull: D. G. MatthewsChampion cow: D. G. Matthews. Bull. 2-iyrs and over: Soy F. E.lis, 1-. C Dibble. 2; E. Robieson, h-c Bull, under 2!yrs: D- G. Matthews, 1; W. P. Baiiey. 2; E. V. Phillips, h-c. Cow, 3yrs and over: E O .Simon--en, 1- Mrs- Wedding. 2: H G- Melville, he. Heifer, 2jyis: D. G. Matthews. 1; W. T Wedding. 2: D. G. Matthews, h-c Heifer, Hvre: Mrs. Wedding. 1; T. Ramsbottom, 2; R- Grimmer, he Heifer calf: Mrs. Wedding, 1; W. T. Wedding. 2; C. Libble. h.c. Bull call: G. O. Copest&ke. 1: John Morrison. 2: Roy F. EUis, h.c. Holsteins.— Champion bull: A. Migounoff. Bull, 2}yrß and over: A. Migounoff, 1: D. J. Carran. 2. Bull, llyrs and over: M. Fletcher. Champion cow: M- Fletcher. Cow, 3yTB and over: M- Fletcher. 1 and 2; A, MigouTiofl, h.c. Heifer, liyTs: M Fletcher, 1 and he- A. Migounoff, 2. Heifer calf: M. Fletcher. 1 and h.c-: A. Migounoff, 2. Bull calk M. Fletcher, 1; A. Migounoff 2. Champion Dairy Cow. any breed or grade. —D G. MatthewsMiscellaneous Cattle—Fatted steer, 4yT9 or under: J. F. Lawrie, 1- Fatted row: J. D. Martin and Sons. 1; J. F. Lawrie. 2; D. 3. Carran, h.c SHEEP. Lincolns.— Champion ewe: T. A. Clftyden. Champ'.on ram: C. Dibble. Ram, 4-tooth and over: C. Dibble, 1; T. A. Claydea, 2.2-tooth: 2-tooth: C Dibble, 1 and 2. One ram iamb: T. A. Clayden. 1 and 2. Three ewee, which have reared lambs this season: T- A. Clayden, 1 and 2. Three ewes, 2-tooth: IA Clayden, 1 and 2. Thiee ewo limbs: 1. A. Claydea, 1 and 2. Borrmeys.—Moet points m Romney section: W. H. Culling. Champion ewe: W. H. Culling. Chajnpion ram: W. H. Culling. Ram, 4-tooth ami over: W. H. Culling, 1; A. A. and J. W. Martin, 2. Earn 2-tooth: A. A. and J W. Martin, 1: W. H. Culling, 2- One ram lamb: W. H. Culling, 1 and 2. Thre* ewen, which have reared lambs this season: W, E Culling. 1; A. A andiW. J. Martin. 2 rod h.c. Three ewos, 2-tooth: *V. H. Culling, 1 and 2. Three ewe Ismbs: A. A. and W. J. Martin 1 and h.c; W H -Culling, 2. Crosdweds.--Thrce ewes, 2-tooth: W EL Culline. 1 and 2. Three fat lambs for.freezing purposes: >■ A., and W J. Martin. I; E Barker, 2 Three fat wethers, best money value: E. Barker, 1 and 2.