MANAWATU SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5735, 2 November 1905, Page 7

MANAWATU SHOW.

THE FARMERS’ CARNIVAL.

twentieth year. (From Our Special Correspondent.) PALMERSTON, November 1. Although the season is regarded in many parts of the island as a late one, and this might ho expected to :dlect the itlccoes of fin agricultural fi lock exhibition hold in the springtime, there is now no reason to entertain misgivings 03 to tho success of the twentieth show of tho Manawatu and West Coast Agricultural and Pastoral Association, which opened hero to-day. It is not legitimate for those who 'place quality first to consider an agrri cultural show from tho point of view of tho number of entries. And yet at this 'twentieth gathering it is instructive to trace tho growth of tho association by comparison of the volume oi entries from year to year. At tho first show, hold in 1830, the entries were just ■about 300. Eivo years later they were 713, and thenceforth tho numbers crept Steadily up to their present level of more than eight thousand. Tho following table gives an analysis of tho intrios for tho past fifteen years:—

TILE BREEDS, As tho Manawatu Association gives more consideration to tho matter of quality than actual numbers, it is interesting to compare the. figures for the past two years in tho different breeds of cattle and sheep. They are ns follows:—

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. The area of the ground covered hy hnplomenta is unusually large. The South Island manufacturers, having decided to conlino thoir exhibitions of implements to four shows in the North Island, have given special attention to this occasion, and the display of agricultural implements is almost the best over soon in the island. Messrs Antirows and Heaven, of Christchurch, make a specialty as usual of their chaffmitters. They have also a number of machines for grinding up roots and neconds for mixing with skim milk as calif food. Cooper and Duncan, whose exhibit is displayed by Mr A. Burges, the Palmerston North agent, are showing a diso plough, •which is coming into nso in the North Island, and is of great raluo in land that has been left knobby s,nd stumpy. Mr Burges also exhibits i number of Marshall’s traction engines with steam up. Messrs Booth, Macdonald and Co. specialise in wool prwses and windmills. But perhaps tho best of all the New Zealand exhibitions is (that of tho plough pioneers, Messrs Roid and Gray, of Dunedin and Oamaru. Messrs Manson and Barr, of Palmerston North, hare also a very good display, in which horse-rakes are prominent. The Massey-Harris exhibit, which is one of tho most comprehensive in tho ground, includes half a dozen harvesters, mowers, horse-rakes, leddors, and ploughs. Tho threatening operations of '‘The Trust” arc seen on every hand. Not only has tho International Harvester Company an exhibit of its own, but there are at least half a dozen other firms displaying tho manufactures of the combine. There is a special display of Osborne implements by Messrs Hodder and Tolley, of Palmerston North. A novelty in this is an American seeding machine with a platform from which tho driver can manipulate the handles and regulate tho teed as the machine moves.

Amongst the exhibits of machinery Sn motion is a Cooper sheop-shearing tiachino with electric motor: a threshing machine and engine (exhibited by Mr A. F. Martin, of Palmerston North), ;ind a Tangyo oil engine. Messrs J. Bott and Co. hare a very complete display of over a scone of their vehicles. Another excel tent exhibit is that of the Scott Motor and Dyclo Company. Tho new Fleming sprayer ■which the Department of Agriculture has imported )b on view here, and its lightness and mobility are being generally remarked bn. The Strawson sprayer will go to Vho Christchurch show. THE, FIRST DAY.

Sir Joseph Ward attended the show 10-day in company with Mr W. T. Wood, M.H.B. Mr T. W. Kirk, Government Biologist, is also present. The Weather is very hot, and the attendance is unusually largo for the first

Some of the judging in the homo industries classes, pigs and poultry, has been completed, but tho bulk of the work will bo dome to-morrow. NOTES.

During tho year the association has done more to improve the finely-ap-pointed grounds, on which the show is oeld. A largo office building has been erected on tho Cuba street frontage of the grounds, and in this are spaciously accommodated the secretariat,stewards, judue-s, telegrfepb offices and press, a large luncheon room occupying the top floor. The association has also built a fine sheep pavilion, under tho roof of which there are 160 pens for the accommodation of show sheep. This building, which cost £3OO, is used this fear for housing the Southdowns and Lincolns. When the programme of improvements is completed it is hoped to save all tho sheep under cover. Tho posts of tho pavilion and pons are all stepped in concrete.

Mr John Davies, of Kerenr, who, With Mr J. M. Johnston, was instrumental in securing tho Dexter Derry cattle for tho Government last year, was the means of introducing a new' breed of sheep, also from Ireland. These aro tho Roscommon sheep, a heavy, long-woollcd breed, which it was, expected would be particularly suited to the Mauawatu and Rangitikei districts. 3 here aro two pens of these sheep—t" ' : rams and four ewes—on exhibition,.

Tho wool is very long in tho staple, and surprisingly fine. Mr Davies claims I hat tho Roscommon sheep, of which ho secured fourteen for £'oo, have already demonstrated thOir success. Last year Mr James Ooonihe’s black inaro Duchess, won the hunters’ cutnpotition for the third time, and secured tho challenge cup right out. This year a new challenge enp has been subscribed for by the ladies of Manawatu and Rangitikei, and Duchess was expected to compete, hut two nights ago she canto to grief on a wire fence, and the competition will thus he robbed of part of its interest. HORSES.

A few of tho harness classes of horses were judged to-day by Mr Alfred Reid, of Hastings. Tho harness pairs over fifteen hands wore a very lino lot, and tho judge was strong in his praise oi Dr Harrison's stylish pair. Belladonna and Molly, which took tho palm from R. Nairn’s Linwood and Shirley. There wore six entries. In the class between fourteen and fifteen hands J. H. P. Strang’s pair, Corona and Coronet, took a narrow verdict from Dr A, Paterson’s Nugget and Tomwit. There were three other pairs. W. Ellis’s Brandy and Soda were the only entries in harness pairs from thirteen to fourteen hands. The tandem team competition for .1 torsos of and over 14.2 hands was very keenly contested. Tho two foams that wore singled out of live were Dr Harrison’s Belladonna and Molly,and Mr K. E. Bannister's Rhcinga and Brummy. The award was eventually given to the former. Dr Graham’s Seraggs and Biddy, tho only entrants, took tho prize for tandem team under 14.2.

POULTRY. Tho entries for the poultry classes aro not so numerous as last year, tho figures being—l9o4, 350 ; 1905. 232. This discrepancy is easily accounted for. Where formerly tho entries were for all classes, they aro for this year confined to birds bred for utility, tho fanciers’ show being reserved for tho winter. Considering the time of year, tho show' is good, but fanciers do not care about exhibiting their birds immediately after breeding, as in many cases their feathers do not show to advantage, they aro ‘'knocked about” considerably, and have not tho fresh appearance they possess earlier in the season. Tho birds shown, however, aro well got. up and staged, and, on tho whole, they present a very u-edit-able appearance. Wyandottcs are by far tho most numerous variety, and somo very excellent birds aro shown, in the golden cocks good '■ Kape and colour arc noticeable. Well-marked ground colour is particularly good in tho pullets. In tho silver varieties of cocks and cockerels tho showing is only fair. Tho hens and pullets, however, are specially good, the winning hen (Mr J. D. Ircraongor’s) and tho first and second pullets being worthy of special mention. Tho former is of good type, rvell laced, and possess! ig a good comb. Tho winning white cock is a particularly fine bird—“ The best in the show,” remarked the judge, Air J. J. Casey. It is a perfect type of Wyandotte, he said, beautifully coloured, with a good comb, and a good eye. Mr V. Barker, the owner, may be congratulated for rearing such a bird. Black specks aro noticeable in tho feathers of several of tho white hens, showing impurity The white cockerels arc oily fair, the birds generally standing rather high on their legs. Tho wanning birds Ln white pullets are a strong class, exceedingly well shown. There are small entries for the Wyandotte partridge class, tut there are some very nicely-marked birds amongst those shown. Tho winning (niff Wyandotte is of good shape and comb, but tho majority of this variety aro poor in colour.

Excepting the winning hen in the class for black Minorcas there js i othing worth special mention. The entries for white Leghorns are not numerous, but good quality is shown, incwinning cock and first and second pullets being in excellent condition, with good colour, combs and lobes. Brown Leghorns arc rot worth special mention, tho class being only (air. The few Andalusians shown aro of good quality. For Houdans there is only ore entry, and tho specimen is not good. Several birds deserve special mention, in addition to the Wyandotte white cock referred to above. Mr E. H. Holland’s Langshan black cock is a handsome bird, weighing about 131 b. It has a beautiful dark eye, nice comb, splendid breast and colour. Mr Y. Barker’s Wyandotte white hen is of very pure colour, its only defect being a discoloured lobe. A golden Wyandotte cook, shown by Mr C. E. Hood, is a good typo of bird, tho lacing being particularly clear. Mr J. D. Iremongcr's silver Wyandotte hen is very open in tho lacing, and is a nice type of bird. Mr E. H. Holland's while Leghorn pullet, taking first prize in its class, is beautifully shown, and lodes as fresh as if the season had only just started. The same fancier’s white Leghorn cockerel is an almost faultless bird, in splendid trim, with serrated comb. Prize-winners. Langahans.—Firsts—B. H. Holland (4, a clean sweep): seconds—E. H. Holland (2), A. W. Bitoher; third—F. Webb. Plymouth Bock. —First—W. and J. Spademan (only <antry). Orpingtons.—Firsts—H. Marsden (2), F. S. Veal (2). Slack Bros. (3); seconds —G. E. Bondle, H. Marsden, J. G. Bishop; thirds—Hirschel and Eberhard, H. Marsden. Wyandottes.—Firsts—C. E. Hood, F. Gosgrovo (2), J. D. Iremonger (4), F. Bobmson, junr., V. Barker (2), W. A. Boyes, G. Worsford, John, Jarvis (5), G. E. Bondle; seconds—C. E. Hood (2), F. Gosgrovo (2), O. J. Frost, Slack Bros., D. Buchanan, W. A. Boyes, J. J. Bagnall, H. J. Bailey, W. Mines, J. Jarvis (4); thirds—C. J. Frost (2) J. D. Iremonger, 0. E. Hood, T.. West, H. Mines, W. 'A. Boyes, J. Jarvis; v.h.o.—F. Gosgrove, Slack Bros. (2), J. G. Bishop, J. J. Bagnall, W. A. Boyes; h.c.—C. J. Frost (2). J. Nicol, W. A. Boyes; c.— C. E. Hood, F. Webb, O. E. Bendlc. Minorcas.—J. H. Manttan, three firsts and one second; J. Nicol, one third. Leghorns.— Firsts—E. H. Holland (3) A. Montgomerie (4); seconds—F. A. Cobbo, J. H. Manttan, E. H. Holland, N. Mines (2), T. West, A. Montgomerie; thirds—F. A. Cohbe, J. Nicol (3)j v.h.o. —G. E. Bondle. Andalusians. —Firsts—A. H. Hitchcock (2), H. Marsden. Houdans.—First —Hirschel and Eberhard (only entry). Leghorn or Andalusian.—First—J. H. ,Manttan. Any other variety utility poultry.— J. H. Manttan, first; W. L. Martin, second and third; C. Allan, v.h.o. ;• A. Richards, h.c. and c.; C. Allan, c. Other Poultry. There is one entry in the turkey division, Air A. Richards taking first prize for a hen bird. Ducks.—The entries for this class are not numerous. The Aylesburys aro out of condition, but aro of a good shape _and fair sized. There is one entry for

Rouens, hut it is a poor specimen. The Indian Runners are tho best exhibits, there being some first-class birds in tiie class. The judge said the winning duck (Mr T. Wests) is a perk-ct bird, hut very much out of feather. 'The same remark applies to the young ducks .and drakes, 1 here are several good .Specimens of -Muscovy ducks. Prize-takers: — ~ . Ayle.'.httry.s.—Firsts— -P. -tl. Lovelock (1)/ These lire the only cult ies. Rouens.—Flint—G. Paltiidge. (only entry). Bukins.—Firsts —C. It. Gillies (o). These also wero the only entries. Indian Runners. —Firsts —T. Most, H. G. Bagnall (2). H. J. Bailey; seconcl.s—i 1. J. Bailey. Slack Bros. (2), H. G. Bagnall; thirds—-Slack Bros., J. Nicul, H. J. Bailey; v.h.c.—H. J. Bailey, Slack Bros. Any other variety.—J. D. Ccoksley, first tmd c.; J. G. Woodroofc, second; J. Jarvis, third, v.h.c. and h.o.

PIGEONS. There is a slight falling-off both in tho homing and fancy varieties of piteous, hut according to tho judge, Mr J. F. Fitzgerald, tho fancy birds .shown arc an improvement on last year s. The quality of tho homing varieties shows, however, little difference from last year. Quo or two birds in the fancy variety aro specially meritorious exhibits. Air A. H. Faulkner’s longfaced, clcan-lcggod tumbler, awaidcd first prize in its class, is a pretty him, of tho red rose ring order. “It is the best I have soon in tho colony, said tho judge. A blue checker working homer, belonging to Air E. Dicker, is tho pick of tho workers. It appears to bo a typical flyer,” remarked Air 1 itzgerakl. Tho folleaving aro pnzo-takors. Varieties other than homers.—Firsts -C. Allan, A. J. Shailer, V.Mines A. H. Faulkner; seconds—A. J. Shader, A. H. Faulkner; third—N. Mines. Homers. Firsts —H. Allen E. Tucker (9), T. Bullick (4) R. Awards (3); seconds—E. Tucker (7), 1. Bullick, R. Edwards (6), 13. Collins; thirds—R. Edwards (2), R. Cobho, E. Collins. PRODUCE AND INDUSTRIAL. There is an increase of thirty-ono exhibits in tho class marked produce, industrial, and sundry exhibits, tho totals for tho two years being 4GO and 491. Manufacturers’ products attracted no entries. . . . In tho competition tor tho best hvo fleeces of crossbred wool (open to all wools except pure or halfbred merino), to ho grown and exhibited by a bona lido farmer, there arc four entries, each lot being remarked on by tho judge (Mr A. Wilson, Feilding). L. Wallis receives first place. His exhibit is a Sliropshire-Lincoln wool, a fmo crossbred, light in grease, and of splendid quality. Miss C. T‘. Keeble’s exhibit, which receives second place, is of good staple, well grown, light in grease, and of fair quality. W. G. Pearce’s exhibit is very highly commended, and Oscar Monrad’s highly commended. Farmers’ fresh separator butter- has brought seven competitors into tho field. In some of the entries the colour is not good, although tho butter itself is of good quality. The way some of tho exhibitors have prepared their pats is not viewed favourably by the judge. This remark also applies to non-separa-tor blitter. Prize-takers—S. Alorlcy, 1; Miss F. Thompson, 2; Aliss L. Webb, v.h.c. ; Aliss E. /Benny, h.c. In tho fresh non-soparaitnr class, E. Barrett secured prido of place, receiving both first and second prizes. Air R. Davidson’s exhibit was commended. Checso was shown for exhibition purposes only.

HOME INDUSTRIES. The entries in this class aro not numerous, hut the exhibits displayed aro a nice lot. Tho cakes look tempting, and tho small boy cast longing eyes at them as he passed by the haired enclosure where these wares are displayed. Prize-takers (judge, Mr W. J. Wylie)— Best dozen hen eggs (by weight), E. Holland, 1 and 2. Best dozen duck eggs, Mrs E. Humphrey, 1; Sirs Balsellie, 2. Bottled fruit—Miss Healey, 1; Mrs N. A. Clark, 2. Six pots jams and jellies—Mrs Wallis, 1; Mrs M. A. Clark. 2. Home-made marmalade—Mrs H. Ansticc, 1; Mrs Wallis, 2 and v.h.c. Sandwiches, bread, etc.,. attracted numerous entries, and in consequence there were many prize-takers. In the same section for children under fifteen, Miss J. Davidson and Miss M. Rule each secured a first prize. Of art and needlework exhibits there are a good many. Miss E. Hill, of Napier, judged this class. Some of the work is splendidly done, and reflects great credit on the workers. They are all amateurs, who must have spent very many long houi-s in perfecting their designs. The amateur classes aro specially well filled. _ Principal prize- takers —Firsts—Mrs W. 11. Dawson. Miss A. Crawsbaw. Mrs J. Peat, Mrs J. Currie. Mrs M. Guy, Mrs W. Sharp, Miss Bennett (2), W. M. Robinson, Mrs H. Crichton (3). Mrs F. L. Leary (2), Mrs M. Redmayne (2), Miss R. Jensson, Mrs T. C. Menoo, ill's S. Struthers, Miss A. Berg, Mies E. Christensen. In the open class for professional needlework Miss Winnie Broadbent secured first prize. The public school section in the “fine arts” department was judged by Mr A. D. Riley. Some of tho exhibits show much skill on tho part of tho lads and lasses attending the public schools. Principal prize-takers.—Firsts—J. A. Daley (map drawing), Miss E. Erskine, Bella Bryant, Miss N. McKenna. R. H. Billons, Miss F. C. Johnson (wood carving), Miss Coombs, B. Pnffett (architectural drawing), D. Lawrio, Tom Graham, Miss C. Dalrymplc. In the photographic section J. H. Perrin, C. N R. Hewitt A. Hosking, E. Pegler secured first prizes. THE PIGS. This year there is a very satisfactory display both for numbers and quality. The judge, Mr D’Auvorgno, Canterbury, states that the Berkslnres, especially the aged sows, arc particularly good, and Slack Brothers’ sow, under twelve months, is a very fine animal. The Tamworths arc also a very’ good collection, though perhaps a little deficient in show condition. The colour is fairly good. The Yorkshires are a good strong class, the fault most apparent being the mixing of tho largo and small breeds. They -were brought out in excellent condition. Tho pigs right through are better than last year’s, tho improvement being especially noticeable in the baconers and porkers, and the entries for last year and this are as follows :

In Berksbires, Slack Brothers scooped tho pool, except for the championship for boars, which was won by E. C. IVoolfendon’s Deemster 11., a four-year-old boar, bred by J. O. Batchelar. In Tamworths tho honours were fairly evenly divided between John Jarvis and E. White. In Yorkshires prizes went to three or four exhibitors, Poland

China to Charles Hooping, and black Devons to Airs Slack. Following are the winners;—Berkshire's—hirsts E. ('. Woolfenden, Slack Bros. (7), EWhite: seconds —Slack Bros. (2), E. White (3), S, R. Lancaster (2); champion hoar, E. C. Woolfenden; champion sow, Slack Bros. Tainworths First—John Jarvis (4) E. White (3). C. 11. Paterson; champion hoar, John Jarviss; champion sow. John Jarvis’s Duchess 23rd. i orkshires. —Firsts —B. Gray (2). W. J. Harris (2) E. White (31. 11. J. Havns: seconds—B. Gray (4), E. White. W. J. Harris (2); champion hoar, B. Gray’s Pansfield Sultan ;_ champion sow, B. Gray’s Shorweil Czarinc, Poland China. —Firsts Charles Hopping (G); seconds. Charles Hopping (4). Black Devon.—Firsts —Mrs Slack (3); seconds, Mrs Slack. Fat pigs—J. Newdick 1, W. J. Harris 2, C. Hopping 3. Two fat porkers—E. White 1, Chas. Hopping 2. Tho prize for most points in pigs was won by E. White with C2 points. . HORTICULTURE. Air H. C. Gibbons, Wellington, who acted as judge in tins section, is disappointed with tho small number of oxhiLnts. which he considers is probably due to the had weather experienced, in some classes there wore no entries at all. The roses exhibited by Miss Dalrymplo, of Parawanui. aro very choice, and Airs Mellsopp. of Palmerston North, also exhibited some excellent blooms. There arc some beautiful flowers in tho collection of roses shown by Aire Franklin, of Turakina. The entries totalled 64, and tho chief prize-takers are:— Firsts—Airs Coombs, Miss M. Dalrymple (4), Mrs C. E. M. Mellsopp (3), Mrs Franklin (3), L. A. Abraham (4), Miss R. Skinner, Miss L. Heskcth, Aliss AI. Hughes, Aliss S. Bett (2). Miss D. Tripe. Miss AI. Peterson. W. T. London. COMPETITIONS.

The competitions in horsemanship attracted a crowd which half filled the grandstand. There were fourteen competitors in the events over hurdles to determine the best gentleman rider, the placed men being G. W. McKenzie, H. Hassal, and J. Birchley, sour. Tho bareback riding over hurdles was a most interesting competition, H. Hassal being again placed first, Elth G. W. AlcKcnzio second, and D. A. Bennett third. In the tandem competition there were ten competitors. Dr Graham was placed first, and L. G. West second. Twenty-two competed in tho driving with single, horse, and Dr Graham was again successful, with C. A. Louglman second. In tho lady’s trap and horse competition, Mrs Harrison was first, Aliss A. G. Robertson second, and Airs J. H. P. Strang third. There was a regular swarm of competitors in tho maiden hunters event. Thirty horses appeared at tho post. The placed horses were — W. J. Bartlett’s Utah. n. J. Cameron's Sonorita, and JamCs Egan’s No Hope. The following horses were highly commended— p. Wotton’s Boh, Mrs D. G. Riddiford's Cinders, W. A. McKenzie’s Secrecy.

CATTLE 1904. 1905 Shorthorn 49 40 Hereford 14 23 Palled Angus 8 9 Ayrshire 38 40 Jersey 52 42 Hulstein-Fricsian 11 18 Uocl polled 3 — Hairy cattle 24 18 Fat cattle 27 21 226 211 SHEEP. Lincoln 69 79 Ilomney Marsh 15!) 173 English Leicester 52 57 Border Leicester 38 30 Shropshire 20 40 ■Southdown 102 79 Hampshire Down ... 17 12 Exhibition 5 2 Eat sheep 32 11 494 483

1904. 1905 Berkshire ,... 35 35 Tam worth. ... 15 15 Yorkshire 26 31 Large black Devon... 1 5 Poland China 10 12 Fat Pigs 5 12 Totals ... 92 110