ANNUAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20480, 4 February 1930, Page 9

ANNUAL SHOWS.

FIXTURE AT DARGAVILLE*

HIGH QUALITY OF STOCK.

INCREASE IN EXHIBITS.

[BY TELEGRAPH,—OWN COIUIESrpNDENT. ] DARGAVILLE, Monday.

For the first time in 30 , years the | weather was wet in the morning for tho , annual show of the Northern Wairoa < Agricultural and Pastoral, Association, but 1 shortly before noon rain ceased and- the 1 weather was fine for the rest of the day. The wet morning, however, affected the attendance which was not up to previous j years. The exhibits' showed an increase and quality was of a high standard. The inside exhibits, especially produce, flowers and industrial sections, were particularly- ' good. Horses and beef cattle -were also good, entries being larger than usual and competition was keen. The principal prize winners were;— \ HORSE SECTION. General Purpose, Medium Draught.—'W. H. Brown, J; F. Bagerley, 2. Brood mare or gelding: L. G. Davidson. 1; J. Sloane, , 2. Roadsters.—Mare suitable for _ breeding remounts: J. Sloane, 1; Stan Smith, 2. Hacks.—Up to 14 stone: J. C. Ambury. 1; A. S. Heape, 2. Hack up to 12 stone: Miss T. Morrin, 1; J. C. Ambury, 2. Hack up to 10 stone: J. Sloane. 1; G. Davidson, 2. Horse suitable for remount: J. Sloane 1; J„ C. Ambury, 2. Lady's hack: Miss T. Morrin, 1; J. Sloane, 2. Cob, open class: 3. C. Ambury, 1; ,T. Sloane, 2. Best paced hack: Miss T.. Morrin, 1; J". Sloane; 2. Champion hack: Miss T. Morrin, 1. Hunters.—Maiden hunter: J. C. Ambury, 1; -. G. Clotworthy, 2. Light-weight hunter: Miss T. Morrin. 1; J. C. Ambury, 2. Heavy-weight hunter: J. C. Ambury, 1; W. Thorburn, 2. Best working horse: L, G. Davidson, 1 J. C. Ambury, 2. Champion hunter (Northern Wairoa Hunter's Cup): J. C. Ambury, 1. Pony Classes. Pony, 14.2 hands and under: J. C. Ambury, 1 and 2. Pony*. 13.2 .and under: T, Montgomery, 1. Best walking pony: '£. R. Wflkins, 1; W. Finlayson, ' 2.-> • . Riding.—Girl rider, under 12yrs: Norma Williams 1. Boy rider, under 15yrs: J. Sloane, 1: Jock Smith, 2. Boy rider, under 12yrs; J. Sloane, I;'T. Sloane, 2. Stockwhip competition: D.. Simpson, 1: Ji Sloane, 2. . BEEF CATTLE SECTION.. . Grade. Shorthorns.—Bull, calved „ since June, 1929 and heifer calved since June, 1927; G. Webb. Heifers: F. Stones. Pedigree Herefords.—Bulls: G-. and R. Coates. Cow; G. Smith. Heifer calved since June/ 1927: G. Smitb, 1; G. and R. Coates, 2. Heifer calved .since June. 1928: G. and R. Coates, 1 and 2. Grade Herefords.—Bull calved since June, 1929: F. Stonex, 1; G .Smith, 2. Cow:fc. Stonex, 1; F. Martinovieh, 2. Heifer calved einco June, 1928: F. Stonex, u Heifer calved since June, 1923; G. Smith. Grade Dcvons.—G. Smith. Pedigree Polled Angus.—Bull; G. and R. Coates. Grade Polled Angus.—Bull: G. Webb. Fat Cattle.—Ox, most money value: G. Smith, 1 and 2. Cow; most money value: F Stonex, 1: F. Martinovieh, 2. lnree fat steers: G. Smith, 1 and 2. Runner, under 12 months; 'Montgomery Bros., 1: *. Stonex, 2. Three hand-led steer calves: h. Stonex,: 1. . Championships.—Bull: G. and R. Coates Hereford. Champion* cow ;' G: Smith s Itcre- ' ford. Reserve champion bull; (... -ana u. Coates' Holslein. Reserve champion cow: G. Smith's Devon. ■ • ' DAIRY STOCK SECTION. Pedigree Shorthorns.—Bull, aged: R- FBa"uley. 1 and champion aud 2. •calved since June,, 1927: Kerr Bros., 1; Mrs. K. Baacombo, 2v calved since j June. 1923: F. Stones. 1: ;R. F-Bagulei, 2. rl3ulP calved since Juno. 1929. Jt. Btitniloy■ 1 and 2. Cow: R. F. B.agiiley, 1. champion and 2. Heifer calved since .Tune. 1927: R. F. Baguley, * aIU * calved- since • Juno. 1J23: Mrs. -E. 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since June. 13-J-. ,R. F. Baguley, 1 And 2. Grade MiHontr Shorthorne'.-rHcifar, ca|v«d since June, 1937: Ivcrr Bros..v} : I'-jHonex. 2. " Heifer, citlved since Jtme. ■ 1928. and heifer, calved since June, 1929: F. h tones, i and 2. Downs Cup competition, pen of three 2-year-old heifers J. A; Mottatt, 1 and 2. ' . Pedigree Jerseys.—Bull, calved emco June, 1927: C. F. Powell. 1; J. Uodd. - Bull, calved- siijee June, 19_8: A. Hailing. Bull, calved since June, .1929: Mrs. W. H. Fitness, 1; W. P. Begs, 2. Cow, in ™jlk, with C.0.R.: Mrs. W.' H.. Fitness, U J. A. Moflatt, 2. Cow: Mrs. Fitness, 1: J.. A. Moffalt. 2. Cow or heifer, (Salved since June. 1926: Mrs. W. H. Fitness, 1. Heifer, calved since June, 1927: W. I. Begg, 1, J. A. Moffalt. 2. Heifer, calved. smeo June, 1929: W. P. Begg, 1. . Champion Bull: -C. F. Powell. Reserve: J. Dodd. Champion cow: Mrs. W. 11. Fitness. Reserve: V.. P. Begg. Grado Jerseys.—Cow: J. H. Paton, 1. Heifer, calved since June, 1927* Mont"orwy Bros., 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since ■ 1928: G. Webb, i and 2. Heifer, calved since June. 1929: G. H. Bradley, 1 and 2. Three heifers, calved since June, 1929: Miss V. Kilclung. 1; G. 11. Bradley, SHEEP SECTION. Stud Romney Marsh.—Ram, over two years: W. O. Webb. 1; J. G. Wilson. 2. Ram-hogget: J. G. Wilson, 1 and 2. Ram , hogget, bred by exhibitor: J. G. Wilson, ' 1 and 2. Ram lamb: i. btonex, 1- J G Wilson, 2. Pen of three ram lambs: j J. G. Wilson, 1; A. E. Harding, 2. Ewe , and ewe hogget and pen of three ewes: J. G.. Wilson, 1 and 2. Three ewo hoggets: ; J. O. Wilson, 1; A. E. Harding. 2. Ewe lnmb~ J. G. Wilson. 1; G. H. Bradley, 2. Pen of three ewe lambs: A. E. Harding, 1; J. G. Wilson,

Stud Southdown*.—Ram. over 2yrs; W. 0. Webb. 1; J!. McKeneie, 2. Ram lamb, pen of three ewes and uen of three owe lambs: W. O, Webb. Stud Eylnnds.—Montgomery Bros.

Fat Sheep—Pen of threo ,wethers, most money value: G. 11. Bradley, 1 and 2 Pen of three ewes,-most money value: W. O. Webb. Pen of tinea butchers' lambs: P. Speedy, l and. 2. Championships.—Ram: J. G. Wilson; reserve, W. 'O. Webb, lit wo: J. G. Wilson; reserve, 'J. G. Wilson.