WAIKATO SUMMER SHOW

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 21037, 23 November 1931, Page 12

WAIKATO SUMMER SHOW

THE CONCLUDING DAY. SPLENDID ATTENDANCE. FINE EXHIBIT OF LAMBS. ADDITIONAL PRIZE-WINNERS. [FROM Or'R OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Sunday. For the third year in succession rain marred the enjoyment of patrons at the Waikaio Agricultural and Pastoral Association's summer show, which concluded at Claudelands yesterday. The show was held this year on Friday and Saturday, instead of in mid-week, as had previously been the case, and special arrangements had been made to offer entertainment to tho public. There was a general recognition among town and country people that the association had had great misfortune in recent years in not making the fixture pay its way. This recognition was reflected in the splendid attendance which, in spito of the inclement weather, was recorded yesterday, People's Day. Light rain fell in Hamilton early yesterday morning, and after a break of a few hours, it came on again before noon. It rained intermittently all the afternoon, and at times the downpour was heavy. The attendance was the best at the show for somo years, and keen interest was taken in the many attractions.

Concessions in Entrance Fees. The gate receipts totalled £205, against £197 last year. This year the entrance fee was reduced from Is 6d to Is, and children under 16 were admitted free, concessions which accounted to some extent for the increased patronage. Owing to the rain the wrestling contests and some of the juvenile horse events were not held. In the grand parade, a splendid array of I stock was marshalled. The animals inj eluded the prize-winners, consisting of 13 Milking Shorthorn cattle, 17 Ayrshires, 22 Friesians, 53 Jerseys, and over 80 horses. Following the parade were two trotting events. The fields were large, and interesting exhibitions were witnessed. . Skill of the Riders. A novel feature as far as the Waikato is concerned was the steer and cow-riding. The exhibition was given in a five-acre field away from the grandstand. The fence-line was thronged with hundreds of eager spectators, who, in spite of the heavy downpour, took a keen interest in the exhibition. . Over a dozen youths entered for the contest. The animals were liberated singly from a specially-prepared race. In most cases they were wild and lively, but the majority of the riders were equal to the test imposed upon- them. Only in four cases were, they thrown, and in two instances this was due to the girth-rope giving way. The novelty was thoroughly enjoyed. Two jumping horses were placed in the field. Both animals were fairly wild, but in both cases the riders were able to retain their seats. The attention of sheep breeders was focussed on the display of fat lambs. In the past Waikato fat lambs have been a wonderful advertisement for the Dominion when they have been exhibited as carcases at Smithfield. The quality of the lambs shown yesterday was better than anything that had been exhibited before, while the entries were much larger. Apart from the group section, there were no fewer than 765 < lambs penned. The judge, Mr. W. Marks, of Auckland, said it would be hard to find a better exhibition in the world. The quality was exceptionally fine, and he had had the greatest difficulty in deciding the awards. The class for groups of fat lambs, which attracted entries from 18 different districts, far surpassed in size and quality anything the judge, Mr. A. Orr, of Wir.i, had seen in New Zealand. Marked Calves Exhibited. With the object of encouraging calfmarking and ensuring the development of stock with a known and definite butter'fat backing, an exhibition of marked calves was given. The entries were satisfactory and the quality of the exhibits demonstrated the value of the system. Large fields competed in the light horse and hunting classes. The visitors wore greatly interested in the i\ing events. The entries were described by the judge, Mr. L. R. Nelson, of Whangarei, to be a gratifying feature of the show. In point of quality Mr. Nelson considered they could not be surpassed in any part of the Dominion. The number of entries and the quality of the animals exhibited showed that the Waikato was the home of the hunter in New Zealand. The jumping throughout was of a high order. There were 15 entries in the Dominion hunting competition, which was won by Mrs. T. L. Ranstead's Toby.

The show was one of the most successful fixtures held by the association in tho 40 years of its existence. To tho Mr. H. Windsor, the secretary, Mr. C. E. Goosman, • and a large band of voluntary workers, the success of the show was largely duo. Following is the list of the remaining awards:— CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. Hunter, for "VVynn Brown Challenge Cup. 1 A. M. Samuel's El Arish. Polo Pony—J. S. F. Clemett's Winnie Lupin. Mack.—H. S. Wyatt s Romford. Ben M. Myers' Cup, for best boy rider.— "R Ppolro RIDING CLASSES. Hunters. —Dominion jumping competition: 'Mrs. 'J'. L. Ranstead's Toby, 1; ,J, Ranstead's Kismet, 2; B. M. Myers' Heather Belle, X Lady rider, age 14 to 20 years: Miss P. Ranstead, i: Miss R. Ranstead. 2; Miss G. Harbutt. 3. Lady" rider, open: Alias B. Crowther, 1: Mrs. G. M. Ranstead, '2; Mrs. T. L. Ranstead, 3. Leaping competition: T. Boucher, 1: Miss V. T. Houghton, 2; F. H. Baker, 3. Champion hunter: A. M. Samuel, 1; J. Ranstead. 2. Gentleman rider: G. Peake. 1; J. S. F. Clemett, 2; F. Baker, 3. Consolation hunter; F. H. Baker, 1; R. H. Clarkin, 2; S. A. Woods. 3. Hacks —Lady's buck. R. Ranstead. I: W. A. and A. M- Fisher, 2: W. Harbutt, 3. Hack, beat-paced: R. Hannon, I: R. Ranstead, 2; H. S. Wyatt. 3. Best walking hack: It. Ranstead, 1: Wynn Brown, 2; A. M. Samuel, 3. Lady's hunter: Mrs. T. L. Ranstead, 1: Miss J. Phillipps. 2: j. Ranstead. 3. Wire jumper, hunting style: J. Ranstead. 1: A. M. Samuel, 2: Miss J. Phillipps. 3. Lady's or gentleman's hack, judged on points: K. Hannon. 1: R. Ranslead. 2 ; W. A. and A. M. Fisher, Juvenile Classes.—Boy's pony, to be ridden by boy under 16: F. Burke, 1: J. Vincent, 2; H. R. Chapman, 8. Girl rider, under 15: K. Ranstead, 1: P. Ranstead, 2; N. Ranstead and G. Harbutt, equal, 3. Girl's pony, to be ridden by girl not over 15: K. Peake. 1; J. Hope. 2; F. Burke. 3. Girl's pony, ridden by girl under 13: F. Burke, 1; J. Vincent, 2: B. Ranstead. 3. Child's pony: J. Vincent, 1; Cr. White. 2; F. Burke. 3. Child's pony, ridden by liny or girl under 11 : V. Peake. 1; J. Saunders. 2. Senior banner, for school sending the best match team of four Quiet, educated, scluol ponies: Motnngi, 1 and 2; Cambridge. 3. Junior banner, for riders under 12: Hautapu. Educated school pony to carry three children over 12: J. Hope, 1 ; B. Ross, 2': S. White. 3. Educated school r>onv. to carry threo children unde.r 12- F. Burke, 1; ,T. Vincent, 2; B. Ranstead, 3. Educated school pony, to carry tinv tots: J. Vincent. 1: N. Ranstead. 2: G. White, .'S. Potato race, boys under 14: F Burke, 1; F. Saunders, 2: W. Saunders, 8. Potato race! girls under 'l4: N. Ranstead. 1: J. Hewitt. 2: J. Hope and K. Ranstead, equal. 3.

CATTLE CLASSES. Wiakato Valley Dairy Company Challenge Cup, for best, dairy cow in milk, any cross or breed, to be judged on dairy points and production combined.—A. Moreland and Sons, 1 and 2; J. V. MorteiiEeu and C. Bailey, equal, 3.

Daily Cattle.—Cotter's cow, any grade or- breed: D. D. Wilson, If D. Shaw. 2: • • >.. . j.. ..... • Marked Calves.—-Marked grade Jersey heifer calves- 0". Russell, 1; H, C, Wallace, 2; C. P. Harrington. 3.- Marked grade Friesian heifer calves: 'J. Jj. Hodgson, 1: J. Neal, 2; H. M. Peirson, 3. ~\ . FAT LAMBS. . , Fat-Lamb, longwool.—R. T. M. Martin. 1 and 2; W. Newell, 3. Shortwool: Thomas Bros., X; N. Re Id, 2: R. T. M. Martin, 3. Three shortwool. crossbred lambs, most suitable for local trade: •N. Reid. 1: Tainui Estate. 2; C. R. Tuke. 3. Three 1 longwool, crossbred lambs, most suitable for local trade: Tainui Estate. 1; N. Reid, 2; N. K. Taylor, 3. Three crossbred lambs, down or. shortwool crosses, most suitable for freezing: KT. Reid. 1: Tainui Estate, 2 and 3. Three crossbred lambs, longwool or lonffwool-cross, most suitable for freezing: R. T. M. Martin. 1: N. Reid, 2; D. B. Livingstone, 3. Throe crossbred lambs, down or shortwool-cross, most suitable for freezing; J. Cassidy, 1: Tainui Estate, 2: Thomas Bros., 3. District Group of Fat Lambs.—Tuhikaramea, 1; Matamata, 2: Rrjrlnn. 3. Soeeial prize for pen of lambs: Mrs. Wilson. Following were the results of the steerriding competition:—L. Clarkin (XTnmiltnn). 1: P. W. Rowan (Arapuni). 2; H. Jacob (Whatawhata), 3.