AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18021, 21 February 1922, Page 9

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

NORTHERN WAIROA DISPLAY.

FINE ENTRY OF JERSEYS.

PRINCIPAL PRIZE-WINNERS.

[BY TELEOEATa.—OWN COIUIESrONDENT.]

DARGAVILLE. Monday. The thirteenth annual show of tho Northom Wairoa A. and P. Association was held on Saturday in glorious weather. There was a large attendance, tno gate takings being a record. A great featuro of the show was the splondid exhibition of Jersey cattle which was arranged by the Jersey Cattle Club, there being 100 entries, mostly pedigree cattle, in theso classes. Tho judge, Mr. Watson, characterised the display as very creditable indeed, and remarked that there was, represented some of tho finest Jersey blood in the Dominion. Both champion and reserve champion heifers were by tho famous ■ imported bull Woodsido. Sultan and wero little -behind the very best typo in the Dominion. He considered tho Jersey Club had made a wonderfully good start, and their exhibit was the outstanding feature of the show.

Mr. Quick, judge of tho light horses' and competitions, was pleased with the class of horses competing, and said some of tho animals would place themselves at any metropolitan show. Tho fruit, garden, and industrial sections wero well filled. Mr. Downs, of Auckland, was judgo of produce, and he remarked upon the excellence of the show. The apples were vory fine, and lemons excellent. Mr. Downs specially remarked upon the fine samples of maizo, both stalk and shelled, reflecting the potentialities of the district in maize culture. Mr. Woodward, judge of sheep, had nothiug but praise for the Romueys. Following aro the principal awards;— CATTLE.

Jerseys.-Bull, aged: W. H. Fitness' Soumiso iriuce, 1 anil reserve champion; W. Corkiil s Auerbrotnock Twylish, 2. **uli. caked since Jiuio 30, 1918; Mrs. OCallaglian's Aberbrothock's Admiral, 1. Uull, calved since June 30. 1919: H. Miller's Aberbrotbock Laddie, 1; Mr MoKemie's Aberbrothock Ranger, 2, Bull, calved since June 30. 1920: S. C. Colroon-Willtanis' Eaton Wee Owl, 1 and champion; R- Crook's Renegade, 2; G. W. Scymorr's Rosemont Sailor, 3. Bull, calved since June 30. 1921: A. It. Valder's Richwocd Distinction, 1: W. H. Fitness' Kockview Bright Sultan. 2; a. K, Valder's Richwood Sultan, 3. Cow, any age, with certificate of record: W. H. Pitiiesa' Viola's Daisy Girl, 1 and reserve ihanicion; Mrs. A. R- Valder's Aberbrothock's Queen, 2; A. R. Valder's Mountain View's Flo, 3. Cow, any age: W. H. Fitness' Richwood Snow L»sa. 1; Mrs. A. R. Valder's Aberbrothock's Queen, 2; A. R. Valdor's Mountain View's Flo, 3. Cow, ealvea eince June 30, 1918: A. R. Valdor's Worry. 1 and chimpion; W. H. Fitness' Viola's Daisy Girl. 2; R. E. Clements' Flandrine Vixen. 3. Heifer, calved since June 80, 1919: Mrs. O'Cnllaghnn's Riverlea's Vixen, 1: A- R. Valder's Aberbrothock Rimu, 2. Heifer, calved since June 30. 1920: W. H. Fitness' Rockview Heather. 1: W. H. Fitness' Rockview Ruby. 2: V 7. H. Fitness' Rockview Ala, 3. Heifer, calved since June .10, 1921: R. Clements' Viola's Golden Ray. 1; A. R. Valder's Richwood Faith, 2; W. H. Fitness' Rockview Dainty. 3 Two heifers, calved since June 20. 1920: W. H. 1 Fitness' Rockview Ruby and Rockview Heather. 1: W. H. Fitness' Rockview Ala find Rockview Kathie, 2; S, C. ColmonWilliama' Fernay and Fernay Freda, 3. Pedigree Shorthorn?.—Bull aged - W, J. Curnow, 1, Bull, calved since June 30, 1919: F. G. Mi.rtin, 1. Bull, calved since June 30. 1920: Montgomery Bros., 1. Bull calved since June 30, 1921: W. J. Curnow, 1. Heifer, calved since June SO, 1921: W. J. Curnow, 1. Grade Dairy Stock.—Pen of 3 heifers and calves, hand fed, calved sinco July 30. W2l: R. Seymour, 1; W. Davis, 2 and 3. Pen 3 dairy heifers undor 3 years: F. G. Martin, 1; JSJrs. O'Callaghan, 2; Jack Dodds, 3. Falerine special (North Auckland Farmers' Co-op. prize): W. J. Curnow, 1; C, F. Dasaler, 2; H. P. Sills. 3. Champion bull in dairy class: F. G. Martin. Grade Shorthorns.—Bull, calved since June 3u. 1919: G. Wilson 2. Bull calved since June 30. 1921: Montgomery Bros.. 1; Jack Dodds, 2. Heifer, calved since June 30, T919: Montgomery Brc-'.. 1: Jack Dodds, 2. Heifer, calved since June 30, 192Q: W, F, Jefcote, 1; Mcntgomcry Bros., 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since June 30. 1921: G. Wilkins, 1; Montgomery Bros., SL Grade Holsteins.-Cow: Sill.'., 1: F. O. Martin, 2; Hitching, 3. Heifer, calved since June 30. 1919: Montgomery Bros.. 1. Heifer, calved eince June 30, 1920: Montgomery Bros,, 1 and 2. HORSES. Heavy Draught-—Groomed: T. V. Nuteford, 1; R. J. Sloane, 2; Ken. Smith, 8. Entire, under 4yrs: R. Loggin, 1. Mare or gelding. A. E. Harding, 1; W. Davis, 2. Filly, 3yrs: A. E, Harding, 1. Filly, 2yre: A. E. Harding. Mare, with foal: A, E. Harding. Medium Draught.—Mare or gelding: C. Powell 1; Len. Hitching, 2; Matthew Bros.. 3. Filly, 3yre: R. Crook, 1. General purpose horse: A. Cleary. 1; C. P. Casslor, 2; A. Bremner, 3 Blood Stock.—Mare or gelding: N. Sloane, 1; G. Appleton. 2. Hacks.—Filly, 2yrs: Len Smith 1. Mare, foal at foot: A. E. Harding, 1. Mare, breeding remounts: N. Sloane, 1; G. Dodds. 2; A. Martin, 3. Roadsters.-Entire: R, Montgomery, 1. Hack, list: N. Sloane, 1; L. Smith, 2; N. Sloane, 3. Hack 12at: N. Sloane, 1; W. Davidson, 2; E. Thomas, 3. Hack. lOst: V. Nutsford, 1; Miss A. Smith. 2; G. Dodds. 8. Hack, for remount: G. Dodds, 1: N. Sloane, 2, Lady's hack: G, Dodds. 1; N. Sloane, 2; G. Appleton, 3. Cob: N. Sloane, 1; G. Dodds, 2, Best paced hack: N. Sloane, 1; G. Dodds. 2: L. Smith, 2. Champion hack: N. Sloane. Ponies—Pony, 14.2: F. V. Nutsford, 1; L. Sloane. 2: W. G. Marchant. 3. Pony. 13.2: F. V. Nutsford, lj J. S. Kerr, 2; L. Sloane, 3- ~ „, . .. ~ Lady rider: M. Giesen. 1: Tui Gieaen. 2; V. Kitching, 3. Lady rider, never won a prize: A. Smith. 1; V. Kitching, 2. Gentleman rider: J. C Ambury, 1; T. Chatworthy, 2; F. Wordsworth. 3. Lady's hunter: T. V. Knutsford, 1: N. Sloane, 2 and 3. Maiden hunter: N. Sloane, 1 and 3- G. Dodds, 2, Light-weight hunter: N, Sloano, 1 and 2. Heavy-weight hunter: N. Sloane, 1 and 2. Champion hunter:, >. Sloane, winning two yeara in succession, carried off the Meredith Cup. Girl rider, 16' J. Giesen, 1. Girl ndcr, 12: Lois FentoD ' l SHEEP.

Romney Marsh.—Ram over 2 years: A. E. Harding, 1. chimpion, 2 and 3. Ram hogKef A E. Hard ; ng, 1. 2 and 3. Ram famb: A. E. Harding 1. 2 and 3 P*n of three ewe lambs: A. E. Harding. 1; J. G. Wit°on 2 and 3. Ew: A. E Harding, 1 and champion: J. G. Wilson 2 and 3. Three ewes: J. G. Wilson, 1 and S: A. E. Hardin" 2. Ewe hogget: A. E. Harding, 1, 2 and 3. Three ew» hoggets: A. E. Harding, Ja J2:J. G Wikon. 3. Ewe lamb: E. Harding. 1 and 2; I. G. W-lson 3 Threo owe lambs: A. E. Harding, 1 and 2; J. b. Wilson, 3.

HAUEAKI PLAINS ASSOCIATION. EXHIBITION AT NGATEA. [BT TELEGRAPH.—'WVN COnRESPONDKNT.] PAEBOA, Monday. Tho Becond annual show of the Hauraki Plains A. and P. Association was hold at Ngatea on Saturday. Tho exhibits were of a high order, a special feature being tho quality of tho fat stock shown. The weight of the winning bullock in the cattle class was estimated at between 1500!b. and 16001b. The attendance was a record for the plains. Results were :— CATTLE. Amateur cattle judging competition: J. L. Hanna. 1; T. Whitmore, 2. Milking Shorthorns (Pedigree).—Bui, calved since July 1, 1919: A. B. Macdonald, 1- J H Carter, 2; Jas. Munro, 3. Bull, calved 6 nee July 1. 1020: J. H Carter, 1. Bull, 3yra or over: Geo. H. White, 1 and champion; W. Benny, 2; J. H, Carter, 3. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1919: J. H- Urter 1- James Munro, 2. Heifer, calved eince July 1 '920: W, Benny, 1; James Munro, 2; J. H. Carter, 3. Cow, 3yrs or over: J. H. Carter, 1; James Munro. 2. Bull calved since July 1. 1921: W. Benny, 1; J. H. Carter. 2. Milking Shnrtliornß (Gnide).-Cow, 3yre or over H. H. Hicks. 1. Heifer calved since July 1, 1919: H. H, Hicks, 1; J. H. Carter, 2 Heifer calved since July 1. 1920: L. M. Dibble, 1; James Spence 2 and 3. , Jersey (Ped'gree).-Bull. calved Since July 1 1919: Lewie 8. James, is W. J.. Hall. 8; John Whitmore, 3. Bull, calved sincei July 1. 1920: W. J. Hall, 1 and 2; E. A Clark, 1 Bull 3yrs or over: G. T. Davidson, 1; p. | Henry, 2; C. H. Write. 3. Heifer, calved orSoc July 1, 1919. m milk: W. J, Hall, 1- G. T. Davidson. 2. Heifer, calved sine* July 1 . 1920: W. J. Hall. 1 and 2: G. T. Davidson, 3. Cow. Byrs or over: W. J. Hall. 1. and 2: G. WJHtt. 3 Bull calf. calv»d era* July L 1921: G. T. Dav'dson, 1: R. Baker, 2. Heifer calf, calved since July 1. 1921: G. T. Davidson, i • T? A Clark 2. Jersey'(GradeV-Cow, Syrs or over: Geo. H: White, 1: C. W. Schultz 2; A. R. Vowles, 3. Heifer, calved since July 1. 1919. in mi'k: Lewis S. Jam*a, 1 and 2. Heifer, calved «nce July 1. 1920: W., Madgwick, 1; A. R. Vowles. 2-. T McCormick, 3. Snee'al Class.—Champion pedigree Jersey cow: W. J. Hall* 1* ft fc B*&m *

Friesians (Pedigree).—Bull, calved since July 1. 1919: W. McKce. I; W. McKce. 2. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920: Percy Ingle.v, 1: J. Hall, 2. Bull, 3yr 9 or over: L. C. Marcluint. 1; C. Dido, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1920: C. Dale, 1; W. McKee, 2; L, C, Marchant, 3. Cow, 3yrs or over: L. C. Marchant, 1, and championship; L. C. Marchant, 2. Bull calf, calved since July 1, 1921: L. C. Marchant. 1; C. Dale, 2. Grade cow, 3yrs or over: R. R Dibble, 1; L. C. Marchant, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1919: H. H. Hiokß, 1; C. Dale, 2. Heifer, calved Bince July 1, 1920; S. S. Murray, 1; 0. C. Allon. 2 and 3. Milch Cows (unregistered), — Champion dairy cow. Open to all cows of any breed. 3yrs or over, in actual milk; to be judged on points as a duiry cow: L. C. Marchant, 1. C. W. Schultz, 2. Maiden heifer, suitable for dairy purposos, calved since July 1, 1920: 3. ,8. Murray, 1; W. McKee, 2 and 3. Heifer, any brcod, calved since July 1. 1919, in milk; Lewis S. Jamos, 1; C. Dale, 2. Fat Cattle.—Threo bullocks or steers, of most money value, over 3yrs; Hnl'vburton I Johnstono, 1; R, Green, 2; 8. W. B:ignull, 3. Three bullocks or steers, most suitable | for oxport, ovor Byrs: R. Green, 1; S. W. I Bagnall, 2; Hallyburton Johnstone, 3. Cow or neifer of most money value: W. Benny. [1; 6. W. Bagnall, 2. Bullock, any cross or breed, moßt suitable for freezing tmrposes: Hallyburton Johnstone, 1; S. W. Bagnall, 2: R. Green. 3. Calves.—Hand-reared pedigree calf, nv breed; C. Dale. 1. Hnnd-reared non-pcai-grce calf, any breed: Norman Urquhart, 1 and 2: C. H. Wait*. 3. HORSES. Draughts.—Draught gelding, any age: \V. Benny 1; R. Burke, 2; H. H. Hicks, 3. Draught mare, any age: R, Burke, 1; J. Brenan, 2; W. E. Halo, 3. Medium draught maro, any age, suitable for farm work: W. Benny. 1; W. Macduff, 2; W. It. Pitt, 3. Light Draughts.—Spring-cort Horse, maro or gelding, up to one ton: Phillips Bros. 1: Wallace Jones, 2; D. J. Law. 3. Sprinncart Horse, inare or gelding, up to half a ton: J. C. Miller, 1; E. Martin, 2; Mrs. Martin, 3. Horee, maro or golding, suitable for farm work: E. A. Clarke, 1; T. McCorraick, 2; H. Flynn, 3. Mare, with foal at foot, not above 13 hands: J. li. Knapu, 1. Pony, not above 11 hands and over 13 hands: Jas. Pennell. 1; Miss FO'Connor, 2: Lewis S. James. 3. Tony, not above 13 hands and over 12 hands: Miss Iris Middlemen, 1; John G. Miller, 2; Keith Clare, 3. Pony, not above 12 hands: Howell Williams. 1; J. C. Miller. 2: C. W. Parfitt, 3- Pony, not above 14.2 hands: Lewis S. Jamea, 1: Mrs. E- R. Smitn, 2; Howell William", 3. Pony, not above 13 hands and over 12 handif: Mrs. E. It. Smith, 1. Pony Championship.—Champion pony: J. I>. James, 1; J- Pennell, reserve champion. Muskall foal, foaled since September 1, 1921; G. T. Davidson, 1. Muskall foal, foaled sinco September 1, 1921: J. R. Nicholson, 1. Special Huon foal, foaled since September 1, 1921: E. Martin, 1; S. W. Bagnall, 2; F. L. Wallis. 3. ' , „ m Roadstera.—Mire, with foal at foot: S. W. BagnaJl, 1. Colt, gelding, or filly, foaled since September 1, 1920: E. Martin. 1Harness Horse*.—TrottiiiE horse, mare or gelding: R. Hunter, 1: John Banks. 2; EA. Booth, 3. Light horse, for combined r'dinx and driving: John Banks, 1; H- B. Walton. 2; E. A. Booth, 3. Buggy horse, mare or welding, over 15 hands: John Banks, 1: H. R. Walton. 2: R. Hunter, 3. farmers' turnout: H. B. Walton, 1; Percy Ingley, 2: E. A. Booth. 3. Best single horse turnout: H. B. Walton. 1; Percy Ingley, 2: C W. Coxhead, 3. Driving competition: H. B. Walton. 1: Cliff. Strong, 2. Saddlo Horses.-Hack. up to list: T. Godkin. 1; John Banks, 2: L. H. Prout, 5. Lady's hack, to bo ridden by a lady: T. A. Dunlop. 1: L. H. Prout. 2: H. Flynn. 3. Walkine hack: T. A. Dunlop, 1; H B. Walton, 2: Roy McCullough, 3. Horse, mare or geldins. suitable for mounted rifles: Roy McCulliugh, 1: E. A. Booth, 2: H. Flynn, 3. yVeight-carryinc hack, up to lost: C J. Adams, 1; John Banks, 2: Roy McCullough. 3. Hack, up to 13st: T. A. Dunlop, 1: C. J. Adams, 2; C. J. Adams, 3. Hack, up to 12*t: C. J. Adams. 1: E. C Barnball. 2: John Banks, 3. Hack, up to list: T. Godkin, 1: Fred Clotworthy, 2; E. C. Barriball, 3. Cob, not above 15 hards, capable of carrying uP to 15?t:Roy McCnlloush. 1; E. Martin, 2. Champion Hack: *P. A. Dunlop. JUMPING AND RIDING COMPETITIONS Ladv rider (astride), not ovor hurdles: Miss F. O'Connor, 1; Miss K. Mill, 2, Maiden hunter: E. A. Booth. 1; C. Gonicr. 2. — Burdan. 8. , Lady's hunter: E. C. Barriball. 1. Dominion hunter: E. C- Barribail. 1; John Banks, 2; E. A. Booth. 3. Heavy woieht hunter, pot less than 13st up: A. Sampson, 1: H. K. Hill, 2: John Banks. " Light-weight hunter, not less than list up: L James. 1: E. C. Barriball. 2. Bare-back rider: Jark O'Carroll, 1; Lewis S- James »nH E. C. Parriball, dead heat, 2; Porcv Ham's. 3. Champion hunter: E. C. Barriball, 1, J. Panka, 2. Bnv rider, not over l r years: J. Burges«, 1. Pony leaping competition: J. Penne'!, 1; Miss Miller, 2.