AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20793, 9 February 1931, Page 3

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

THE CLEVEDON FIXTURE. RECORD ENTRY OF HUNTERS. CHAMPIONSHIPS AND PRIZE-LIST. The Clevedon Agricultural and Pastoral Association's twenty-second annual show on Saturday proved very successful. Although entries were a little below last year's total, the classes for hunters were a record for the association. Competition in all classes was good, and the dairy cattle, fat cattle, sheep, pigs and horses all made good displays. Championships wore awarded as follows: — Hunter.—F. Mullins' St. Lucas. Hack.—P. H. Smith's Merry Maid. Light Harness Horse. —W. R. Spicers Bronze Maid. Pony.—Margaret Townsend's Naughty Girl. Draught Horse. —S. Gubb. Pedigree Jerseys.—Bull: Messrs. A. F. and A. Jagger's Pinewoods Volunteer. Cow: \V. H. Carter's Ivy Fox. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns. —Bull: A. D. Bell's Hukerewai Captain. Cow: A. V. Bell's Matanga Sadie 111. Pedigree Friesians.—Bull: E. R. Davis' Hunley Netherland Butterboy. Cow: K. Davis' Waione Annette. Pedigree Ayrshires.—Bull: M. Kelly's le Kowhni Hector. Cow: M. Kelly s le ivowhai Nancy. Romney Marsh.—Ram and ewe: A; D. BeH. English Leicesters. —Ram and ewe: h. Al. Downs.—Ram: W. C. Knight. Ewe: J. Duder. . Southdowiis.—Ram and cue: A. !->• cu ' Merinos.—Ham and ewe: M. Kelly- . Corricdales.—Bam and ewe: Captain U. A. Humphreys-Davies. Class awards were as follows: HORSE SECTION. Hacks.—Mare with foal: H. C. Ray. 1. foal: H. C. Ray, 1. Dry mare suitable for breeding: P. H- Smith, 1; J. Dudei. 3; Miss D. Weston, 3. Colt, two years: fr. Thorburn, 1; Captain G. Qiiartley, 2. Oou, one year: A. D. Bell. 1: W. J. Gore. 3l H. Whitford, 3. Maiden hack: H. Bullock Webster, Is N. J. Sutherland, 2; J. Townsend. 3. Hack, up to 15 stone: 1. H. Smith, H. Bullock-Webster, 2; W. J.. D>ider. 3. Hack, up to 13 stone: J. Duder. 1. ft. J. Sutherland. 2; J. A. McPherson, 3 Hack up to 11 stone: Miss M. Stephens, 1: J. Townsend, 2; S Watkins 8 Cob : L. Adam, 1; F. S. Atchison, 2; H. R. Mc Callum, 3. Hunters.—Maiden: Miss A. E. McPherson 1; J. Townsend. 2: A. Walker, 3. Heavy-weight: J. A. McPherson, 1; Miss D. Weston. 2; A. Walker. 3. Light-weight .J. Townsend, 1; A. Walker, Miss P. ton. 3. Pony: F. S. Atchison, 1; A. D. Bell 2: A. Walker, 3. Lady e hunter : t. Mullins, Is Miss D. Weston, 2; A. Walker, 3. Cleverest hunter: A. E. Watkins. 1: A. C. Atchison, 2. Consolation: A. Walker. 1; N. McKinstry, 2.

Competitions.—Stockmen's: J. Bell, 1; R. Gourley, 2. High iump: L. Robinson. 1: R. Gourley, 2. Gentleman rider had never previously won a prize in a hunting competition: M: Walker. 1; L. Bellmgham, 2. Champion gentleman rider: L. Robinson, 1. Lady rider: Miss U. Baimett, 1; Mies P. Weston, 2. Ponies.—Not exceeding 14 hands: Margaret Fogarty, 1: Hubert Hatrick. 2: J. Luke, 3. Not exceeding 13 hands: Maicaret Fogarty, 1: Hubert Hatrick. 2; . H Collett. 3. Not exceeding 12 hands: Mrs. A. W. Sutton. 1; 'Margaret Fogarty. 2- Ruth Munro, 3. Not exceeding .11 hands: Mrs. A. W. Sutton. 1. Best groomed: Mrs. A. W. Sutton, 1 and 2; W. H. Collett, 3; Margaret Fogarty, 4. Children's Riding.—Boy rider R. W. Townsend, 1; F. Atchison, 2; M. Hogan. 3. Girl rider: Margaret fogarty, 1: 1-. Luke, 2; R. Munro, 3.

Light Harness Horses.—Mare o:r gelding. 15 2 hands or over: W. R. Spicer. 1; J. Roberts, 2; H. Whitford. 3. Not exceeding 14.2 hands: W. R. Spicer, 1; 8.. R. McCallum. 2. Not exceeding 13 hands: Mrs. A. W. Sutton, 1; W. H. Collett, 2. 'Heavy Draught Horses.—Mare, any age: S. Gubb. 1 and 2: A. D. Bell, 3. Gelding, any age: C. R. Fulton. Pair: S. Gubb. 1: C. R. Fulton, 2. i Medium Draught Horses.-Meduim spring cart horse: S. Gubb, 1 and 2: C. E. Fulton. 3. Light spring cart horse: C. D. Hensen, 1; G. R. Fulton. 2; C. B. .Hensen. 3; A. D. Bell, 4. Mare or geldirig, suitable for farm work: C. D. Hensen, 1 and 3; C. R. Fulton, 2: A. D. Bell, 4. Pair:: C. RFulton, 1; C. D. Hensen, 2; A. D. Bell, 3. CATTLE. Pedigree Jerseys.—Cow. four years or over: W. H. Carter, 1: R. Dawson, 2: H. S. Fleming, 3. Cow. three years: H. S. Fleming. 1. Heifer, two years: G. H. McCullough, 2; H. S. Booker. 3. Heifer, yearling: W. H. Carter. 1; F. Mulhns, 2; H. S. Fleming. 3. Bull, three years or over: A. F. and A. Jagger, 1. Bull, two years: F. A. Luke, 1; T. W. Woods, 2: Mrs. j. R. Sbeehan, 3. Bull, yearling: W. C. Knight. 1: Mrs. J. R. Sheehan, 2; J. Luke. 3. Bull calf: W. H. Carter, 1; F. Mullins. 2: .T. Plant. 3. Grade Jerseys.—Cow, three years or over: F. Mullins. 1: A. D. Bell, 2. Heifer, two years: G. H. McCullough. 1. Three yearling heifers: D. Ryburn, 1; J. Luke, 2: H. S. Booker, 3. Heifer, yearling: J. Luke, 1 and 2; H. S. Booker. 3. Heifer calf: J. Luke, 1; P. Waters, 2; G. H. McCullough, 3. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns.—Cow. four years or over: A. D. Bell, 1, 2 and 3. Cow, three years: F. M. Wilson, 1 and 3: A. D, Bell, 2. Heifer, two years, - E. M. Wilson, 1; A. D. Bell, 2 and 3. Heifer, yearling: F,. M. Wilson. 1; A. D. Bell. 2 and 3. Heifer calf: A. D. Bell, 1 and 2. Bull, three years or over: A. D. Bell, 1; E. M. Wilson, 2. Bull, two years: E. M. Wilson. 1. Bull, yearling: A. D. Bell, 1. Bull calf: A. D. Bell, 1. 2 and 3. Grade Milking Shorthorns.—Cow, three years or over: E. M. Wilson. 1 and 2. Heifer, two years:.E. M. Wilson> 1 and 2; A. D. Bell, 3. Three yearling heifers: E. M Wilson, 1. Heifer, yearling: E. M. Wilson, 1 and 2. Heifer calf: A. D. Bell, 1 and 2. ~ Pedigree Fnesians.—Cow.' four years old or over: E. R. Davis, 1. Cow, three years: E. R. Davis, 1. Heifer, two years: E. R. Davis, 1. Heifer, yearling: E. R. Davis, 1; W. S. Duder, 2 and 3. E.'eifer calf: N. J. Sutherland, 1; W. S. Duder, 2: E. R. Davis, 3. Bull, three years cr over: h. K. Davis. 1. Bull, yearling: W. S. Duder. 1. Bull calf: E. Simons, 1 and 2; E, R. Davis. 3Grade Friesians.—Cow, three years or over: E. R. Davis. 1. Heifer, two years: E. R. Davis, 1. Heifer, yearling: E. R. Davis, 1; W. S. Duder. 2. Heifer calf: W. S. Duder, 1: E. R. Davis. 2. Pedigree Ayrshire?.—Cow. four years or over: P. A. Insley, 1 and 2; M. Kelly, 3. Cow, three years: M. Kelly, 1 and 2: P. A. Insley, 3. Heifer, two years: M., Kelly, 1 and 2; P. A. Insley. 3. Heifer, yearling: P. A. Insley, 1, 2 and 3. Heifer calf: P. A. Inslev. 1 and 2. Bull, three years or over: M. Kelly, 1: P. A. Insley. 2. Bull, two years: M. Kelly, 1: P. A. Insley. 2 Bull, yearling: P. A. Insley. 1; M. Kelly. 2. Bull calf: P. A. Insley, 1 and 3; M. Kelly, Grade Ayrshires.—Cow, three years or over: M. Kelly, 1. Heifer, two years: M. Kelly. 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling: I'. Millar, 1: M. Kelly. 2. Heifer calf: F. Millar, 1: M bllf ly Club.~Heifer. yearling: Norman Meagher, 1: H. Cr. Davis. 2: If. Booker. 3. Heifer calf: H. Morgan, 1; F. Millar, 2 and 3- Fat Cattle.—Bullock, most money value: "W J Hvde, 1. Bullock, suitable freezing: t! Duder. 1 and 2: A. I). Bell. 3. Steer, two years: W. T. Duder, 1 and 3: A D. Bell. 2. Steer, yearling: A. I). Bell, 1. C. C. Munro, 2. Heifer, yearling. O. L>. Munro, 1 and 2. SHEEP. Romney Marsh.-Kam, over two years: A. D. Bell, 1 and 2: 1-. Mulhns. 3. Rani, under two years: f. Mullins 1.,2 and 3. Two ewes, over two years: A. D Bell 1 and 2. Two ewes, under two years. A. JJ. Bell 1 and 3; F. Mullins. 2. Ram lamb: A. D. Bell. ]; F. Mullins. 2 and 3. Ewo lamb: F. Mullins, 1 and 2; A. D. Bell, 3. English Leicesters. —Ram, over two years. E. M. Wilson. 1 and 2; D. Ryburn, 3. Ram, under two years: D. Ryburn. 1; h. M. Wilson. 2 and 3. Two ewes, over two years r> "Rvhnrii 1- K. M. Wilson, 2 and o. Two ewes, under two years: E.,M. s °n, 1 and 2- D Ryburn, 3. Ram lamb: E. i\[ Wilson, 1 and 2; D. Ryburn. 3. Ewe lamb: E. M. Wilson, 1 and 2: D. Ryburn, Shropshire Downs.—Ram. over two years: W C Knight ]; J. Duder, 2. Ram, under two years: \V. C. Knight. 1: J. Duder, 2. Two ewes, under two years: J. Dudei, 1. Ram lamb: ,T. Duder. \ Southdowns.-Ram A. D Bell X and 2; W." C-. Knight, 3. under two years: A. D. Bell, 1 and 2. Two ewes, over two years: A. D. Be i, l nnrt A, A Dow 3. Two ewes, under two years: D. Bell, 1 and 3; A. Dow, 2 Ram lamb: A. D. Bell. 1 and 2: A. Dow. 3. Ewe lamb: A. D. Bell, 1 and 2: A. Dow. 3. Merinos.—Ram, over two years: M. Jvelly, 1 and 2. Rnm, under two years: M. Kelly. 1 and 2. Two ewes, over two years: M. Kelly 1. Two ewes, under two years: M. Kelly. 1. Ram lamb: M. Kelly. Ewe lamb: M. Kelly. , ' Corricdales.—Ram, over two years, and ram, under two years: Captain G. A. Hurn-phre.vs-Davies. 1 and 2 Two ewes, over ♦ wo years, two ewes, under two years, ram lamb: G. A. Humphreys-Davies, 1. Kwe lamb: G. A. Humphreys-Davies. 1 and Fat Sheep.—Two wetlvprs. longwool. most , nfoney value: N. J. Sutherland, 1; A. D. I Bell. 2. Two wethers ijhortwool. _ most money value: A, D. Bell, i-J W. Duder,

2. Two heavy-weight ewes: A. D. Bell, .1 and 2: P. Overy. 3-Two wethers, suitable freezing: A. D. Bell, 1 aild 8, .W. T. Duder, 2. Two wethers, shortwool, suitable freezing: D. Kyburn, Is A. D. Bell, .3; W. T. Duder, 8. Two ewes, longwool, suitable freezing: A. D. 'Bell, 1; D. Rybura, 2; W. T. Duder, 8. Two ews<?. shortwooj, suitable freezing: N. J. Sutherland, ri_A> r>. Bell. 2; W. T. Duder. 3. Two laniDS, longwool, suitable freezing, shorn: Duder, 1; E. P. Overy, 2. Two lambfi, iongwool, suitable freezing, in wool: W; J.. Duder, 1; E. P. Overy. 2: C. C. Munro, 3. Two lambs, sbbrtwool, suitable freeziiy;, shorn: W. T. Duder, 1; A. Dow 2: A. P. Bell, 3. Two lambs, shortwool. suitable freezing, in wool: N. J. Sutherland, IJ'A. D. Bell, 2: C. C. Munro. 3. Two heavyweight Jambs: W. T. Duder, 1. Heavyweight ewe: Mrs. D. Moncur, 1: ft ._ J. Sutherland, 2; A. D. Bell, 3. -Heavy-weight wether: Mrs; E. P. Overy, 1; N, J. Sutherland, 2; W. T, Duder, 3. Best pet lamb: Mrs. D. Moncur, 1 and 2; L. Jones, 8. PIGS. Large White.—Boar, one years E. R. Davis, 1. Boar, under one year: E_. R. Davis, 1. Sow, with litter: E. R. Davis, 1. Sow, any ago: V. H. Hatrick. 1; E. B. Davis, 2. Sow, under 12 months, suitable breeding: E. R. Davis. Tamworth.—Boar, under one year: A. Carr, 1. , > Fat Pigs.—E". R. Davis exhibited in two classes and was awarded two first prizes. RODNEY EXHIBITION. ENTRIES TOTAL 1055. The 62ri(] annual show of the Rodney Agricultural Society was held in the Show Grounds, ."Wark worth, on Saturday under ideal weather conditions. The exhibits in most classes wero wejl up to the average, thctotal number of entries in all classes being 1055. Agricultural horses were in better numbers than usual. Jersey cattle showed the highest entry in the cattle section. ALBANY FRUITGROWERS. SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. A successful exhibition of dairy cattle, horses, fruit, flowers arid vegetables was held at Albany on Saturday under the Auspices of the Albany Fruitgrowers' Association. The opening ceremony was per* formed by Air. A- Harris, M.P. The in« door exhibits, staged in the Coronatio* Hall, were of high quality and made an attractive display. ; The ring events were oonducted_ in the association's showgrounds adjoining the hall, and there was a good representation of light horses. The pedigree Jersey cattle received high commendation from the judge.