THE RODNEY SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18630, 11 February 1924, Page 10

THE RODNEY SHOW.

RECORD ATTENDANCE. INCREASE IN ENTRIES. STRONG CATTLE CLASSES. (by TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONTjENT.] WARKWORTH, Saturday. The annual show of the Rodney Agricultural Society was held at Warkworth to-day. There was a record attendance from all parts of the district, the rapidly increasing number of motor-cars widening the circle of patrons. The entries totalled 843, about the usual number. In stock Friesians and Jerseys wore the leading classes. The judges in these classes, Mr. Spencer Robinson and Mr. E. D. McLennan, expressed themselves as very pleased with the quality of the exhibits. Mr. McLennan remarked on the solid advance in quality shown as compared with his visit of three years ago. Mr. M. Fletcher, in the Friesians, and Mr. W. T. Wedding, in the Jerseys, carried off tho principal honours. Horse classes were rather on the light side, but some good stock was shown, Mr. J. Flynn annexing the champion hack and also a gold medal for horse winning most points, Mr. E. A. Pickering running him very close. Inside exhibits were well up to the usual standard, cookery and preserves making a very fine show. Needlework also was well represented. Mrs. J. M. Wick won the prize for most points in cookery and preserves and also a special prize for most exhibits in all classes. Miss Burke won the points prize in needlework.. In vegetables tho children's section was* particularly good. Mr. A. J. Murdoch, M. P., presented the cup's and trophies at the concert this evening. Mr. E. D. McLennan, president of the Auckland. A. and P. Association, on behalf of the judges, voiced appreciation of the ' way they had been treated, and complimented the comittee en the manner in which everything had been managed. The principal awards are as follows: HORSES. Gold medal for horse winning most points in horse section, J. Flynn, General-purpose farm horse: T. Mason 1, R. A. Simpson 2. Brood mare, with foal: J. Af. Week 1 and 2. Foal: J. M. Week 1 and 2. Pair of horses: N. M. Thomson 1. Mare or ereldiiiK, three years and over: N. M. Thomson 1 and 2. Gpldinji or filly, under three years: A. W. Wyllie 1. Thoroughbreds and Roadsters.—Brood mare, with foal: Z. J. Smith 1. Foal: Z. J. Smith 1. Gelding or filly, under three years: M. Fletcher 1. Hackrf and Other Competitions/.—Champion hack, J. Flynn 1. Half-ton sprinjrcart horse: J, N. Hudson 1, R. A. Simpson 2. Two-wheeled turnout: Z. J. Smith 1, R. Morton 2. Driving competition: R. A. Simpson 1, W. Hatherall 2. Best (rig hoTSie: Z. J. Smith 1, J. Edmonds 2. Pony, riot exceeding: 14J hands: Ray Campbell 1, A Gray 2. Pony, not exceeding 7.3 hands: W. Green 1. W. Miles 2. Cob, x4i hands and under: E. R. H&stie 1, W. Edmonds 2. Hack. 14st.: J. Flynn 1, C. A. Pickering 2. Hack, 12st.: E. A. Pickering 1„ R. Martin 2. Hack, 10st.: 11. Darroch 1, W. Croker 2. Mrs. V. R. Wood and J. Whit© 3. Hack, suitable for remount, up to UiJ hands: W. Hatherell 1, R. Martin 2. Lady's hack: E. A. Pickering 1, J. Flynn 2. Beat hack, bred in Rodney County; W. Crocker 1, H. Darroch 2. Lady rider: Miss Rao 1, Mrs. M Wilson 2. Boy rider, under 14 years: A. Austin 1. A. Giles 2, W. Purchase 5. Girl rider, under 15 years: Thelma 'Parker 1, Freda Ramabottom 2. Stockmen's competition: S. Climb 1, F. Martin 2. Bent-paced hack: Miss V. R. Wood 1, E. A. Pickering 2, J. Flynn 3. Best journey horse: J. Flynn 1. Scott Bros. 2. Jumpi.nct Events.Style jumping, over Sit. Sin. hurdles, for nony under 14.2: R. Camr>bell 1. — ShaVeshaft 2. Maiden hunter; 8. Climo 1, G. White % W. Hatherell 3. Best type of hunter, over six hurdles: J. Flynn 1 S. Climo 2. Gentleman rider, over six hurdles: A. Austin 1. S. Climo 2. CATTLE. Shorthorn Milking Strain. — Champion bull: J. F. Lawrie. Bull, two and ohalf years and over: J. F. Lawrie 1. Bui!, culved since July 1, 1922: J. F. Lawrie, 1. Champion cow: Thoa Christie. 2. Cow, 3 years and over: J. F. Lawrie. 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921: J. F. Lawrie. 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1022: J. F. Lawrie, 1 and 2. Heifor calf, calved since July 1, 1923: J. F. Lawrie. 1 and 2. Bull calf, calved since July 1, 1923: J. F. Lawrie, 1 and 2. Jerseys. medal for most points in Jersey section: W. T. Wedding. Champion bull: Roy Ellis, 1; F. T. Z. King. 2. Bull. 2} years and over: Roy Ellis, 1; F. T. K. King, 2. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921: J. M. Week, 1; W. V. Brown, 2: J. T. Came. 3. Bull, calved since. July 1.. 1923; J. T. Ashton. 1; Roy Ellis. 2: W. T. Wedding, 3. Champion cow: W. T. Wedding, 1; reserve, J. T. Carno. Cow. 3 years or ever: W. T. Wedding, 1 and 3; J. T. Came, 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921: W. T. Wedding. 1 and 2; H. A. Matthew. 3. calved since July 1, 1923: Mrs. A. Hope, 1; J. T. Carne, 2 and 3. Heifer calf, calf, calved since July 1. 1923: Mrs. A. Hone. 1: J. T. Came, 2; W. T. Wadding. 3. Bull calf, calved since July 1, 1923: John Morrison, 1; W. T. Wedding. 2; H. A. Matthew, 3. Heifer calf, weaner, given at birth to boy or girl under 16 years and reared by exhibitor: Eileen Matthew Friesian.—Champion bull: M. Fletcher. Bull, 2J years Mid over: M. Fletcher, 1: A. Migounoff, 2. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921: Lanco Watson. 1. Bull, calved since July I, 1922; Fred Hatfull, 1; A. Migounoff, 2. Champion cow: M. Fletcher. Cow, 3 years and over: M. Fletcher, 1 and 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921: A Migounoff, 1 and 2: M. Fletcher. 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1922: A. Migounoff, 1 and 2: A. W. Wyllie. 3. V Heifer calf, calved since July 1, 1923; A. Migounoff. 1 and 2: A. W. Wyllie, 3. Bull calf, calved since July 1. 1923: A. Wyllie. 1; M. Fletcher. 2 and 8. Cow, 3 years and over: A. Migounoff. 1 and 2; A. W. Wyllie, 3. Miscellaneous Cattle.Champion dau-7 cow, any breed or grade: M. Fletcher. 1. Best cow, any breed, supplying Glyn Butter Factory: M. Fletcher, 1 and 2. Best cow, any bre*»d. supplying Kaipara Butter Factory: M. Fletcher. 1; W. T. Wedding, 2. Fatttxl steer. 4?rs or urder: A. Orr.i 1; J. F. Laurie, 2. Fatted cow: J. F. Laurie, 1 and 2. SHEEP. Lincolns.—Champion 'ewe and ram: T. A. Claydon. Ram,- 4-tooth and over: T. A. Claydon. 1; Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons, 2. Ram. 2-tooth: T. A. Claydon, 1 and 2; Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons. 2. Ono ram _ lamb: T. A. Claydeti, 1; W. Dennis. 2. Two _ ewoa. which have reared lambs this season: T. A. Clayden, 1 and 2. Two owes. 2-tooth: T. A. Clayden. 1 and 2. Two ewe lambs: T. A. Clayden, 1 and 2. Romney.—Champion ewe and ram : W. H. Culling. Ram, 4-tooth and over: W. H. Culling, 1; Mrs. J. Greenwood and Sons, 2; Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons, 3. Ram 2-tooth: W. H. Culling. 1 and 2; Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons, 3. One ram lamb: W. H. Cutting, 1; Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons. 2. Two ewes, which liavo reared lambs this season: W. H. Culling. 1 and 2. Two ewes. 2-tooth: W. H. Culling, 1; Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons, 2. Two ewe lambs: W. H. Culling, 1 and 2; Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons, 3. Crossbreds.— ewe lambs f Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons, 1; W. H. Culling, 2. Three fat lambs, for freezing purposes: Mrs. John Greenwood and Sons, 1; T. A. Clayden, 2. Three fat withers, for freezing purposes: F. Grimmer. 1 and 2. Three fat wethers, beat money value: T. A. Clayden, 1. Three fat ewes, for freezing purposes, T. A. Clayden, 1 and 2. Three fat ewes: T. A. Clayden, 1.