AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20116, 29 November 1928, Page 15

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

I THAMES VALLEY FfXTTJRE.

IRECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES.

■' SPLENDID JERSEY CATTLE.

LIST OF THE AWARDS

[BY IF.I. EGRAI'II. —OWN CORRESPONDENT..] TE AROHA, Wednesday.

The ?3rd annual show of the Thames Valley Agricultural, t Pastoral and Horticultural Association was formally opened this afternoon by the Mayor of Te Aroha, Mr. !'• Coulter, who congratulated exhibitors on the success attained in a record entry. Mr. Coulter said lie thought the district could take pride in tho remarks of au experienced Taianaki judge of rattle, who had said tho Jersey exhibits were the best hd, of cattle he had seen in any part of New Zealand. The weather to-div was fine, and the numerous side-shows assisted to entertain residents and visitors from all parts of the Thames \ alley. Tho arrangements were well controlled by the president, Mr. I* 1 . M. Strange, and the secretary, Mr. G. A. Push. The principal awards in the stock sections were:— CATTLE SECTION*. Pedigree Friesiansßull, ;i yens or over: A Clements, J. and reserve champion; .1. Word. S. Klliot. ■'!. Buli, 2 years: ,T. Ward. I and champion; W. Oread, 2; Mi?. Clement*, Bull, yearling: A. Clements. 1; T. Hodgson. 'J. Cow: W. ,T. Reeves, ]. - .and champion: E. Ward, .1. Heifer: H. W. Reeve. I, 2 and reserve champion, J Ward, 3. Ileifer: H. W. Rf-ve, I: T.'Hodgson. -J; ."I. Ward, 3. Two heifer.*: J. Ward, t; T. Hodgson. 2; T. T. Halhgrn. 3. Heifer: -T. Ward, 1 and 2; V. T. tlallisan. 3. Heifer calf: T. Hodgson. I; J Ward. 2. Breeders' group: H. Reeve. L; ,1. Ward, 2; 1. Hodgson, 3. C.rnde Friesians.—Cow: W. ],. Oread, 1. Heifer: .T. Ward, 1: H. W. Reeve, '2. Handled heifer- F. T. Hslligun, 1. • Pedigree Jerseys.—Bull, 3 years and over ■ W. -J. Hall and Sons, 1 and champion: F. S. Venle, 2; W. Dunn and Sons. 3. Bull. 'I years: T. Hazrlfon, 1 and reserve' champion; W. J. Hall, 2. H. Walters. 3. Bull, yearling: J. A. Sanders, 1; W. .T, Hall, 2 and 3. Cow, I years and over: W. J. Hall and Sons, 1 and 2, champion and reserve champion; W. U Mears, 3. Cow or heifer: W. J. Hull and lSoiis, 1; R. Wnttam. 2; A. Hazelton, 3. Heifer, 2 years lin milk): W. J. Hall and Sons, I and Darby's Cup; M. Dunn and Son. 2; A. Hazelton, 3. Pen of two heifers. 2 years: W. J. Hall and Sons, 1 and F.lstow Cup; M. Dunn and Son, 2; J. Colson, 3. Iteifer. yearling: W. J. vHa.ll and Sons, 1: H. C. Hears. 2: O. Colsorn 3. Breeders' group, bull and o tows: \V\ ,T. Hal! and Sons. 1; A. Hazelton. 2; W. Heirs, 3. Pen of two yearling heifers: W. J, Hall and Sons, 1: J. Colson, 2: W. Meirs, 3. Bull calf, calved since .Tu!y 1. 1923- J. A. Saunders, 1; A. Hazelton, 2; J. Colson, 8. Heifer calf, calved since July 1, lf)2S: W. Dunn and Son. 1 and 2: J. A. Sanders, 3. Junior froup, yearling heifer and yearling bull- W. J. Tlall and Sons, 1; J. Colson, 2: W. Dunn and Son, 3

Grade Jerseys.—Cow. any age. in milk: R. Wnttnm, 1; W. Dunn and Hon. 'J; K. M. Strange, 3. Cow, 3 ye.ua, in milk: D. Lewis, 1. Heifer, 'J years, in milk: W. Dunn and Son, 1 and 2; F. W. Wallers, 3. Heifer yearling: W. Dunn and Son, 1 and 3; J. D. McKay, 2. Pen of three heifers: J. D. McKay, 1; C. 1,. Foote, 2 find 3. Pen of ? heifer': W. T Dale, 1 and Walters Cup; F ; TV. "Walters, 2. Hand fed heifer: 11. A. Worrull, 1 and '2; A. Petersen. 3.

HORSE CLASSES. Hacks.—-Mare, suitable for breeding hacks: W. Fisher, 1: Miss E. Strange, 2; G Wyhorn, 3. Yearling: G. E. Foote, 1. Filly or gelding, 2 years: G. F. Dowdin, 1. U:u;k, to carry up to list.: W. Fisher, 1: C. limes, 2: J. Rogers, 3. Hack, to carry up to I3st.: Miss E. Strange, t; B. Myers, 2; J. Goodfallow, 3. Hack, to carry up to 15st.: B. .Myers, 1; P. C'larkin, 2; G. Clothier, 3. Hack, list, to 13st.. that, has not taken a prize in the ring: ,f. Goodfellow, 1; J. Bogers, 2; G. Dowel en. 3. Cob, not tinder 14.2. shown in saddle: C. Hines, 1; L.Stone, 2. Hack, walking: A M. Samuel. 1; J. lingers, 2; Mi«a Strange. 3.

Piiny Classes. -Girl's pony, not under 13 hands or over 11 hands: C. times. 1; G. Nicol, 2: L. Burke, 3. Boy's pony, not under 13 hands or over It hands: ('. Hine3, 1; F. Wilson, 2, G. Xicol, 3. School pony: F, "VVdsOn. 1; Betty Coombe, 2; A. Stewart, Pony leaping competition, over 3ft. fences: D. Mills, 1: A. Stewart. 2. Bending competition: B Coombe, 1; D. Mills. 2; N. Stewart, 3. Pony high jump: A. Gillan, 1.

Hark, most suited for mounted rifles: P. C'larkin, 1, G. Dowden, 2; A. McCrackan, 3 Hick, to carry 12st.: A M. Samuel, 1; P. ClftTkin, 2; W. Fisher, 3

Draught Horses.—Brood mare. with foil at. foot.; L. Stone. 1. Mare, 1 years nr over, suitable for breeding: P. Richmond, 1 and rhampion; P. McNaughfon. '2; F. W. Wal-' t?rs. 3. Heavy gelding: W. <ri"an'. 1; P. McNaUßhfon, 2. Heavy ware' F. Richmond, 1; P. 2; F. W. "Walters, 3. fielding, 3 years old: F. W. Walters, 1; C. P. Fnot», 2;. H. Ward. 3. Filly, 3 year*: E. Ward, 1. fielding or filly, '2 years: E. Foots, 1. Gelding or filly, yearling: P. McNam:hton, I. Pair heavy draughts: P. McWard, 1; C. E. Foote. 2; S. Campbell. 3. Oeldins,*, 4 years: F. Richniond, 1; P. Mcftatighton. 2; S. Campbell. 3.

Spring-cart Horses.— Night spring-cart horse, up to half-ton: D. Burgess, 1; R. Button, 2; S. Campbell, 3. Medium f.pringcart horse, tin to liicwt.: C. Foote, I; H. Ward, 2; S. Campbell, 3. Heavy spring-cart ,horse, up to 1 ton: P. McNaughto'i. I; F. M. fit run ee, 2. Farmer's turnout- H.Ward, f; D. Burgess. 2; T. Ni'ol, 3. Tradesman's ♦'"•limit: W. Ornr.t, 1. Soldier's horse: If Ward. 1; D. Burgesg, 2; T. Twidle, 3. fipnpral mirpe«e? horse: I). Burgess, 1; S. famplell, 2; R. Sutton, o.

WANG APE r ASSOCIATION. FINE DISPLAY OF STOCK. THE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] WHANGAKEI. Wednesday. Beautiful weather prevailed for the opening day of the Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Society's spring show at. Kensington Park to-day. An outstanding feature is the fine exhibits in the cattle sections. Regarding the milking Shorthorns, tho judge, Mr. W. RanRtearj, of Matangi, said that although the section was not strong, the type was exceptionally good arid he was pleased to '■see the progress that was being made in this part of the country. The shenp entries are numerous and there was grind competition in most classes. The Uyeland breed shows a distinct. advance on former displays. Pigs, which are penned to the same number as last year, arc of excellent type. Ilie, work of the. stock reception committee i, eulogised on all sides, tho manner in which tho stock has been received, cared for and housed has won unstinted praise from exhibitors. Harks formed tho best class among the Tiorses, ponies being poorly represented. Championships so far havo been Allotted as follows : Cattle.— Friesian bull: •!. Maekereth:

I'lH'siari 1 m 11: .1. Maekereth: reserve, 11 '1 isoti Farm. l*"ri»'siaii cow: Holisnn Farm, champion an#l reserve. Atirnlotn Angus liiill: Kaikolw Land • .'ompany; cow, W. Inni.s. Hereford l ull: J. W. Afrf'aiilay; cow, Worsp Bros. Milking Shortliorn luill: 11. V. Kay; reserve I.nil, | r . Elliot; champion row, I;. I'. Hawken; reserve, H. R. firaham. Ayrshire hull: T. V. Nutsforrl; rr serve, P. Cooke; champion cow, T. V. Niilsfnfrl; reserve, I J . McLennan.

Sheep.—Southdowns: Ram and ewe, G. W. R. and 11. Hutchinson; reserve, Jt Mi Carroll. Pics.—Tamworths: D. and S. Ross. Yorkshires: A. ,1. Matthews. Largo Mack 1 if>;ir: T>. and S. Ross; reserve, J. Thoiriasseii. Large white hoar: Mrs. S. 3j. Wall; reserve, D. and S. Ross. (