AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21113, 22 February 1932, Page 7

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

EVENTS AT DARGAVILLE.

DISPLAY ABOVE AVERAGE.

STOCK PRAISED BY JUDGES

[FROM our own correspondent.] DARGAVILLE. Saturday. The 40th annual show under the auspices of (ho Northern Wairoa Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held to-day at the Mititai Show Grounds. Unfavourable weather conditions prevailed during the morning and it appeared that the fixture would be completely marred by the rain. About midday, however, the weather cleared and the afternoon was reasonably fine. In spite of the conditions. the attendance was slightly larger than that of last year. The success of t fhe fixture in face of the discouraging conditions offers a tribute to the capable organisation employed and to the energy of the president, Mr. Hugh Montgomery, tho secretary, Mr. C. H. McKcnzie, and the various officials.

Numerically, the aggregate entries were considerably in excess of the total at the previous annual fixture and a high standard of quality in the exhibits was maintained. Mr. W. Newell, of Tamahere, who judged the horse sections, said the type of animal shown in several of the classes was equal to anything he had seen. He was particularly enthusiastic concerning the remount horses, declaring that the animals as a class were the finest he had encountered at any show. The quality of the exhibits in the Jersey stock classes was roundly praised by the judges. Mr. W. H. Carter, of Patumahoe. who judged the pedigree Jerseys, said that the first prize-winners were fit to Lie sho\vn at any provincial fixture. The champion cow, he said, was particularly pood. The judge of the grade Jersey section. Mr. K. Stevens, of Maungatapere, declared that the exhibits reached a standard quite equal' to that of any other show. The sheep exhibits were of good class and the Southdown ewes received the particular praise of the judge, Mr. W. Knight, of Manurewa. Very favourable comment upon the poultry exhibits was expressed by Mr. J. H. Horn, of Whangarei. A splendid display was made in the indoor sections. A wood-chopping event, which drew entries from a wide field, provided additional interest. First prize of £3O for the 15in. standing chop, together with the Dassler Cup, went to C. Dwyer (ss). P. Silva (scr) was second and W. Rika (16s) third. Time, lm 19s. The principal prize awards were as follows : HORSE SECTION. Medium Draught.—G. H. Bradley. 1. Pair agricultural horses: G. H. Bradley, 1; R. Montgomery, 2; R. F. Baguley, 3. Mare or gelding: C. F. Powell, 1; G. H. Bradley. 2; R. Montgomery, 3. Mare with foal at foot: Fred. Staples, 1; J. Dobbr, 2. General purpose horse: W. H. Brown, 1; Jack McKenzie, 2; Jan Dassler, 3. Blood Stock.—Mare or C. Sills. 1; L. G. Davidson. 2: F. Stonex, 3. Mire, foal at foot: F. Steven, 1 Roadsters.—Mare, suitable for breeding remounts: Sloane Bros., 1; C. Sills, 2: L. G. Davidson, 3. Maiden hack: Sloane Bros.. 1: O. Webb, 2; F. Speedy'. 3. Hack, up to 14st.: Frank Andrews, 1; P. Speedy. 2: L. G. Davidson, 3. Hack, up to 12st.: Sloane Bros., If Miss Morrin, 2; L. G. Davidson, 3. Hack, up to 14st.: O. Webb, 1: J. Sloane, 2; C. Ambury, 3. Horse, suitable for remounts: F. Andrews, 1; Sloane Bros., 2; P. Speedy, 3. Lady's hack, ridden by lady: Miss T. Morrm. 1; J. C. Ambury, 2; "O. Webb, 3. Cob. heavy, mare l oc -BeJlitas;: 1; P. Speedy. 2: J. C. Ambury," 3. Cob. light, mare or gelding: J. Nash, X and 2; J. C. Ambury, 3. Gentleman rider: R. Williams, J: J. C. Ambury, 2; G. Clotworthy. 3. Best paced hack: Sloane Bros.. 1; Miss Morrin, 2; 0. Webb, 3. Maiden hunter: J. O'Shea. 1: Sloane Bros.. 2 and 3. Champion hack: Sloane Bros. Light-weight hunter, over hurdles: Miss D. Morrin. 1; J. Nash. 2; J. O'Shea, 3. Lady rider, over hurdles: Miss T. Morrin, 1; Miss Massey. 2; R. Hammond and E. Baillie. 3. Heavy-weight hunter, over hurdles,: Sloane Bros., i and 3; T. Andrews, 2. Pony, hunter, 14 hands and under: M. J. Nash, 1; J. Nash. 2; J. O'Shea, 3. Best walking horse: L. G. Davidson. 1 and 2. Champion hunter: Miss T. Morrin's Absent, 1: F. Andrew,?. 2; P. Sloane, 3. Dual riders: R. Williams and Miss T. Morrin, 1. Pony Classes.— Pony, 14.2 and under: J. Nash, 1; L. Bet-ridge, 2; J. Rouse. 3. Ponv, 13.2 and under: \V. H. Brown. 1: J. C. Ambury, 2; J. O'Shea. 3. Pony. 12 hands and under: T. Montgomery, 1. Beet walking pony, 13.2 and under: J. Burgesfs 1' Reg. Wilkins, 2. Boy rider, under lo hands: J. McCrnith, 1. Boy rider, under 12 hands: Pat. Malone. ,1: P. McLoughoney. 2. DAIRY STOCK. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns.—Bull, aged: F Stones, I; Keer Bros., 2. Bull calf: Keer Bros.. 1 and 2. Heifer, one year: Keer Bros.. 2. Heifer calf: Keer Bros., 1 and 2. Grade Milking Shorthorns.—Cow: t. Stonex, 1 and 2. Heifer, one year: i. Stonex, 1 and 2. Heifer calf: F. Stonex, 1; K. Webb, 2. Pen of two heifer culves: t. Stonex, 1; K. Webb. 2. Pedigree Jerseys.—Bull, three years: R. A. Lewis, 1; D. Marra, 2. Bull, two years (Awakino Point Settlers' Cup): J. Dodd, 1. Bull, one year, judged on production and type: R. E. Clements' Kia Ora Lord. 1; S. A. Lewis' Admore Happy Jack. 2. Bull, one year: R. E. Clements. 1 and 2. Bull calf: R. A. Lewis. 1 and 2. Cow, in milk, with C.0.R., judged on production and type: R. A. Lewis, 1 and 2. Cow, in milk or visibly in calf: R. A. Lewis, 1: C'. Ball. 2. Cow or heifer. 3yrs.: R. E. Clements. 1;' A. Hamlyn. 2. Heifer, two years: R. A. Lewis, 1; D. Marra. 2. Heifer, one year: R. A. Lewis. 1: R. E. Clements. 2. Heifer calf: It. A. Lewis, 1 Hnd 2. Champion Jersey Bull.—-R. A. Lewis; reserve, D. Marra. Champion cow:' R. A. Lewis; reserve, C. Ball. Grade Jerseys.—Cow: D. Marra, 1; J. H. Paton, 2. Heifer, two years: D. Marra, 1 and 2. Heifer, one year: D. Marra, I and ! 2. Heifer calf: D. Marra. 1 and 2. Pen of j two cows: D. Marra. 1 and 2. Pen of two j heifer calves: D. Marra, 1; C. Sills, 'A. BEEF CATTLE. Grade Shorthorns.—Bull, aged: F. Stonex, | 2. Bull calf: C. Sills, 1. Cow: F. Stonex. ; 1 and 2. Bull, one year: F. Stonex. 2. Heifer, two years: F. Stonex, 1 and 2. Ileifer. one year: F. Stonex. 1 and 2. Heifer calf: F. Stonex. 1 and 2. Grade Heifers.—Bull, aged: F. Stonex. 2. Cow: F. Stonex. 1 and 2. Heifer, two years: F. Stonex. 1 and 2. Heifer, one year: F. Stonex, 1 and 2. Heifer calf: F. Stonex, 1 Grade Polled Angus.—Cow: G. S ; Webb. I 1: Heifer, two years: G. S. Webb. 1. | Heifer, ons year: G. S. Webb. 1 and 2. Two hand-fed steer calves: P. Speedy, 1; F. Stonex. 2. SHEEP. j Stud Romney Marsh.—Ram. over two years: J. C. Ambury. 1: B. Coleman. 2. Ram hogget.: J. G. Wilson, 1; J. C. Ambury, 2. Bam hogget, bred by exhibitor: B. Coleman. 1; J. C. Ambury. 2. Rajft lamb: B. Coleman, 1; J. G. Wilson, 2. Pen of threo ram lambs: J. G. Wilson, 1 and 2 One ewe: J. G. Wilson, 1 and 2. Pen of three ewes: J. G. Wilsoiv I and 2. One ewe lamb: J. G. Wilson, 1: J. C. Ambury. 2. Pen of three ewe lambs: B. Coleman, 1: J. G- Wilson. 2. , t „ Flock Romney Marsh.—One ©w<s lamb: C-. b„ _ r Champion Awards.—Romney Marsh— Ram: J. C. Ambury; reserve. J. G. Wilson. Ewe; J. G. Wilson and reserve-. Stud Southdowns.-Ram, over two years: W. 0. Webb. 1 and 2. Rhm, hogs;et: W. 0. Webb. 1; W. Underwood, 2. Ram, hogget, bred by exhibitor: W, O. Webb. 1 and 2. Rani, lamb: W. Underwood, 1 and 2. Pen of three lamb rams: W. O. Webb. 1. One ewe: W. Undevwood, 1: W. O. Webb. 2. Pen of three ewes: W. Underwood, 1- One ewe hogget: W. Underwood, 1; 'W. O. Webb, 2. Pen of three ewe hc-girets: W. Underwood, 1 and 2. Pen of three ewe lambs: -W. Underwood, 1. Flock Southdowns.—Pen of three ewes: W. O. Webb. 1. Stud Rylnnds.—Ham hogget, bred by exhibitor: Montgomery Bros., 1 and 2. Ram lamb: Montgomery Bros., I and 2. One ewe lamb: Montgomery Bros.. 1 and 2. Fat Sheep.—Three fat wethers, most money value: W. Underwood, 1; G. H. Bradley. 2. Pen of throe lambs, freezers: P. Speedy, 1. Pen of three ewes, most money value: J. G. Wilson, 1; W. O. \YV»hb. 2. Pen of three butchers' lambs: P. Speedy, 1 and 2. Pet lamb: Mrs. G. Rintoul, 1. Champion Awards.—Ram: W. O. Webb. Ewe: W. Underwood; reserve, W. Underwood.