WAIRARAPA SHOW

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11659, 25 October 1923, Page 11

WAIRARAPA SHOW

SUCCESSFUL GATHERING AT CARTERTON MANY ENTRIES OF EXCELLENT QUALITY INTERESTING COMPETITIONS “Times” Special Reporter. CARTERTON. Wednesday. The 46th Wairarapa Show opened on the East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s Showground at Carterton to-day. All through the previous night wind and rain had been incessant, and weather prospects for the first day were none too good. Fortunately the ground is an excellent one for drying, and even in the wet the light soil enables the water to get .away quickly. There are many shows at this time of the year, and in matters of management the committee of tlie Wairarapa Show deserve special commendation for their able conduct of the various features. The officials were ever ready to do all in their power to make things go smoothly, and the expeditious method of their work was shown by the fact that the first award book was ready for reference at 9-4° a.m. The number of exhibits is large, though not so large as the entries at last year’s show, which constituted a record. Ihe quality of the exhibits is undoubted, and many splendid entries were made in the various classes. Given fine weather to-morrow (Thursday), the show promises to be one of the most successful held under the auspices of this enterprising society.

EXCELLENT MANAGEMENT

HARDWORKING OFFICIALS. The secretary, Mr L. H. Smart, has a willing body of assistants who give him loyal service, and Mr W. H. Booth, who was the Press steward, earned the grateful thanks of the pressmen for the manner in which he expedited their dutie6. TENTS BLOWN DOWN. It was stated that in the 46 years’ experience of the society there have only been about five or six occasions when the weather has been fine all through the show, although there have been times when there have been odd days of fine weather. Still, they are by no mean 6 pessimistic about it, but they hope it will clear up a little for people’s day to-day. Last night the tents suffered pretty badly, half a dozen of them being levelled to the ground, including the one where milking demonstrations were to be given. It is all in tho game, however, and those concerned, far from ..Tying over spilt milk, set to work to repair the damage. There is the usual accompaniment of side-shows of all kinds, so bad weather i> evidently no deterrent to them; they appear to find the game a profitable one, or they would not continue to attend. SECOND BEST RECORD. In regard to farming exhibits, the number constituted the second best record. Dairy cattle and sheep were up to the best years; dogs were much the same, but in grain, butter, cheese, etc., the figures had fallen from 101 to 59, the Abnormal winter conditions being responsible for this. The school children’s entries were about 300 below last year's, which was a substantial record. Light horses also showed a slight fallingoff. The total entries were 2257, against 2672 last year, which was the record. A BAD WINTER. Wairarapa farmers have passed through the roughest winter known. For four months daily or nightly rain has caused the ground to become waterlogged to such an extent that the surplus of feed from a good autumn had no substance, and was cleared or trampled in a month sooner than usual. The result was that early spring found feed short, and though hay was plentiful, stock did not respond to its feeding. Sheep came out fairlv satisfactorily, but cattle had a very hvd time. Luckily the spring rains have been warm, and feed on the light lands started well. On the etiffer soil growth was slow owing to the souring nature of the excessive winter rains. CROPS DROWNED OUT. The advent of cows and the need of rape for finishing off fat lambs, coupled with th© high charges for threshing and harvesting, have reduced the area under crop in the 'Wairarapa. So a wet autmun was against the working of the land and th? winter was entered with less cropping around than has been seen for years. Those crops on the heavier land were drowned out or promise a poor yield. In &ome cases spring oats are waiting to bo cown—a month too late. Onlv a favourable growing season can help thee* late sowings. There promises to be a shortage of oats and chaff next autumn. Prices cannot help being high, and those who will have to buy can only hope that the Soutfi Island has a good) surplus. COWS IN POOR FLESH. As a result of the continuous winter rain.-;, the shortness of grass and the lack of dry camping ground, the majority of dairy cows came into their season in poorer flesh than has been known for many years. With such a start it was inevitable that general complaints of poor testing and lower yields were rife. It has not been, a cheering winter with water everywhere, and tho yards literal bogholes, and to put a further damper on his spirits a two days southerly came along about ten days ago and brought the lend back almost to its winter condition. FAITH IN THE FUTURE. The judge of Jerseys, Mr*F. W. Cornwall, who hails from Taranaki, stresses his point in connection with the breeding of hi.-; favourite cattle. He believes in Meeting under semi-official conditions. Dud that the public should know of these Lvt ). Although there has been a slight boom in these tested cattle he is convinced that a reaction will take place in tho future and buyers will demand a certain amount of quality in their purchases. lie believes in breed quality, end that it is pleasanter to live with and to : liow to his friends a nice quality cow capable of putting up a teet. This need was apparent in Taranaki last season, where there were unsatisfied buyers who wanted a good all round Jersey and coyld not find enough to satisfy them.

JUDGE’S COMMENTS

GCOD QUALITY ANIMALS.

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CARTERTON, October 24. Reporting on the Ayrshire cattle, Mr \V. Hall, the judge, said the aged’bull '•lapses wer» good, and the winner diffi'•"it to decide, and the winner in tho third year class ran the reserve bull clo-ely. A good lot of two-year-olda were up for decision, and the winner would have .shown better with less condition. In the yearlings the winder was on the small side, but it was chnracter*atjf cf ih*» breed. The aged row class was very fine, the winner showing great constitution and capacity. One exhibit

was dry, otherwise it would have gained the premier award- It was a hard class to judge at any time, and a class consisting of 27 animals gave tKe adjudicator some bother. SPLENDID DAIRYING TYPES. Mr F. Cornwall judged the Jerseys, and was highly pleased with the champion bull, and the others, though on the stock side, being of fair quality. The females were stronger than the bulls, L. R. Horn's animals being outstanding in type and dairy capacity, while many of the other© were excellent dairy cows. The yearlings were a very fine class, and the judge would have liked to have selected a dozen of the animals. He congratulated the society . on the great types of dairy cattle exhibited. Mr Middleton, reporting on Lincoln sheep, said the exhibits were well up to the Wairarapa standard, which, was a high one. There were faults to be found in a few animals, but perfect sheep had yet to be raised. SOUTHDOWNS A FEATURE. The unhoused Southdown sheep would have been an asset to any show, said Mr W. J. Gimblett. A feature, which was a great improvement on the Hastings show, was that good covering and shelter was provided for pedigree stock, so that the animals were shown in good condition. STOCKMEN'S AWARDS. A feature that created some discussion A feature that created some discussion was the award of stockmen's medals. The first was awarded to W. B. White (Takapauj the fact that White's animal had been groomed until the hair was taken off, while the other was exhibited with the hair, which is one of the chief points characteristic of the breed, indicating hardness to stand the winter in a cold climate. This award was especially interesting to beef growers, and was discussed about the ground. RING EVENTS HOME INDUSTRIES. • The sheep dog trials took place in the enclosure, and were watched with considerable interest. These were followed by jumping and other horse events. There were praiseworthy exhibits of sewine and fancy work in the Society’s Hall, .together with children’s and home industries classes, which attracted considerable attention. To-morrow is People’s Day, and grand parade takes place at 2.30 o’clock. RESULTS MILKING COMPETITION. The following are the results of the milking competition: T. Moorcock (Ayrshire cross), test 4, milk points 24.815, total points 94.52, 1. G. Hart’s (Friesian cross), test 3.2, milk points 93.75, 2. H. Montgomery (Jersey cross), test 4.3. milk 22.912, points 9.89. C. Jensen (Friesian cross), test 4.4, milk 21.525, points 87.93. R. Bassett (Shorthorn cross), test 3.2, milk 26.675, points 86.42. C. Jensen (.Friesian cross), test 4.8, milk 19.125, points 83.33. T. Moorcock (Ayrshire cross), test 3.0, milk 25.525, points 79.12. J Callister, test 3.4, milk 23.325, points 78.83. O A. Cadwallader (Shorthorn-Jersey), test 3.1, milk 24.862, points 78.81. J Montgomery (Jersey cross), test 4.0, milk 19.901, points 75.62.. Chas. Bennett (Jersey Friesian), test 3.1, milk 23.201, points 73.54. J. Callister, test 3.6, milk 20.662, points 72.73. G. Hart (Friestan cross), test 2.5, milk 25.737, points 70.73. J. Soott (Friesian cross), test 2.9, milk 22.675, points 68.70. O A. Cadwallader (Briesian cross), tost 2.9. milk 21.45, points 64.99. P Reid, test 2.9, milk 19.65, points 59.53. C. Bennett (Jersey-Shorthorn) test 3.2, milk 18.243, points 59.10. W. H. Gordon (Ayrshire, cross) test 3.8, milk 15.437, points 56.50. LOWER VALLEY. 1. T. H. TulJy, test 4.1, milk 21.9, but-ter-fat 62.85, total 84.75. 7. Campbell Smith, teet 4.9, milk 18.9, butter-fat 64.82, total 83.72. 15. J. McGillicuddy, test 8.7, milk 22.8, butter-fat 59.05, total 81.85. , 8. Campbell Smith, test 4.0, milk 20.2, butter-fat 56.56, total 76.76 10. R. C. Bambry, test 4.1, milk 19.6, • buttcr-fat 56.25, total 75.85 12. R. M. Horrick, teet 3.7, milk 20.75, butter-fat 53.74, total 74.40. 4. F. C. Wood, test 3.2, milk 22.85, but-ter-fat 51.18, total 74.03. CATTLE PUREBRED SHORTHORNS. In the purebred Shorthorn classes Sir Walter Buchanan practically cleared the dock of the championships and first prizes, Mr John Doana, of Coalgate, Canterbury, being the only other successful ■ exhibitor, securing a first and reserve champion. HEIREFORDS. In th> Hereford classes Mr W. B. White, Takapau, Mr J. McKenzie, Mantcrlon. and Mr J. S. Nelson, Woodville. were the winners of tho principle prizes There we.-o no entries for Aberdeen Argus oattle. The premier award for the best bull and three females (Herefords) «; won by Sir Walter Buchanan. FRIESIANS. Bull over threo yeare—H. R. Green bl and w Kairanga, Kainga Pai King Delhurst, 1; Mr.i A. M. Gould, Carterton, ;

bl and w Bouevalo Korndyke Prince, 2. Bull, three years—Central Development Farm, Wcreroa, bl and w Dominion Paul Colantha, 1; Bloomfield Farm Company, Upper Hutt, bl and w Bloomfield Michalmas Mercena, 2. Bull, two years—H. R. Green, Woodcrest Posch of Oakview, 1. Bull, yearling—Bloomfield Farm Company, Ormsby Elgin, 1: Mrs A. M Budd, Carterton, Taumata Netherland Cow, any age, in calf or in milk—H. IS. Green, Dominion Queen Elizabeth, !; Central Development Farm, Dominion Daisy Woodcrest, 2. Heifer, threo years—Central Development Farm, Dominion Mierlo Mercedes, 1; O. A. Cadwallader, Ahiakouka, Bloomfield Netherland Pleterjt*. 2. Heifer, two years—Central Development Farm, Dominion Olga Beets, 1; H. R. Green, Johanna Poscli of Oakview. 2. Ono bull and three cows or heifers — Central Development Farm, 1; H. R. Green, 2. Bull, two years (resident) —Mrs A. M. Bn-lcL Carterton, 1; J. A. Ordish, Dalefield, 2. Heifer, two .gears (resident) —Mrs A. M. Budd, 1; 0. ; !A Cadwallodqr, 2. Yearling heifsr—Central Development Farm, 1; 11. B. Green 2. Two yearling heifers-—Central Development Farm, 1; H. R. Green. 2. Threo yearling heifers—Central Development Farm, 1; 11. R. Green, 2. Three yearling heifers by same sire— Central Development Farm, 1; Mrs A. M. Budd, 2. JERSEYS. Bull, over 3yrs —E. B. Eagle, Greytown, 1. Bull, 3yrs—R, L. Horn, Ohau, 1. Bull, 2yrs—J. Standen, Dalefield, 1; B. Roberts, Parkvale, 2. Bull, yearling —R. L. Horn, 1; Sutton and Co., Gladstone. 2. Cow in calf or in milk—R. L. Horn, 1; E. B. Eagle, 2. Heifer, Syrs, in calf or in milk—E. B. Eagle, 1; Sutton and Co., 2. Heifer. 2yrs —R. L. Horn, 1; E. B. Eagle, 2. Yearling Heifer—R. L. Horn, 1 and 2. Two yearling Heifers—R. L. Horn, 1; G. A. Elkington, Gladstone! 2. Three Yoarling Heifers —R. L. Horn, 1; E. B. Eagle, 2. Heifer, 2yrs (local)— W. H. Hall, Carterton, 1; G. A. C. Elkington, 2. Cow, in calf or in milk—R. L. Horn, I; E. B. Eagle, 2. Heifer, 2yrs—R. L. Horn, l and v.c.; C. B. Eagle, 2. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Bull, over 3yrs—W. C. Deller, Carterton, Matangi Rua, 1; A. Tocker, Featherston, Clinker 11. of Oakdale, *2. Bull, 2yre—A. Tocker, Hero of Lowlands, 1. Bull, yearling —R. V. Brown, Weraroa, Waimea Gold Dust, 1 ; W. C. Deller, Carterton, Bushcroffc Endeavour, 2. Cow, in calf or in milk —R. V. Brown, Matangi Jimmy 11., 1; J. De La Haye, Woodville, Terrace View Rony 11., 2. Heifer, 3yrs, in calf or in milk—J. De La Haye, 1; W. C. Deller, 2. Heifer, 2yrs—R. V. Brown, 1: W. C. Deller, 2. Heifer, yearling—A. Tocker, 1; R. V. Brown, 2. Two Yearling Heifers—R. V. Brown, 1; A. Tocker. 2. One Bull and three Cows or Heifers— R. V. Brown, 1; A. Tocker, 2. Bull, 2yrs or under (resident) —A. Tocker, 1; W. C. Deller, 2. , Heifer, 2yrs or under . (resident)—A. Tocker, 1; W. C. Deller, 2. MILKERS. Heifer, 2 years—T. Moorcoock, Carrington, l; W. C. Deller, Carterton. 2. Two Heifers. 2 years—W. C. Deller, 1. Yearling Heifer, crossbred Shorthorn— J. Callister, Carterton, 1; W. C. Deller, 2 Yearling Heifer, crossbred Friesian — 'M Hodder, Carterton, 1 and 2. Yearling Heifer, crossbred Ayrshire— Daysh Bros., Carrington, 1; A. Cave, Carterton, 2. Yearling Heifer, crossbred Jersey—W. McKenzie, Pigeon Bush, 1 and 2 and Dalefield Cup. Two Yearling Heifers, oro«*hred Shorthorn —W. C. Deller, 1; Callister. 2. Two Yearling Heifers, crossbred Friesian—M. Hodder, 1; J. W. Hart, Kokotau, 2. Two Yearling Heifers. crossbred Ayrhire—Dnysh Bro*., 1 and 2. Two Yearling Heifers, crossbred Jersey —W. McKenzie, 1; W. H. Gordon. Greytown, 2. . Hand-reared Dairy Heifer Calf—F. Billineton, Masterton, 1; C. Johnson, Parkvale, 2. Yearling Heifer (exhibited last vear as calf)—C. Johnson, 1; J. Hall, Carterton. 2. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS CATTLE Purebred Shorthorn Bull, 3 years—Sir W. C. Buchanan, M&ungaraki, Duke 114th; Reserve, J. Deans, Colgate, Canterbury, Westboume Marquis of Argyll. Shorthorn Heifer, 3 yeare—Sir W. Buchanan, Beaulien Duchess 217th. Hereford Bull, over 3 years—W. B. White, Takapau, Jolly Jack. Hereford Bull, 3 yeare, reserve, J. McKenzie, Masterton, Gay Mansell 33rd. Hereford, any age—J. S. Nelson, Woodville, Rosedale Montana 49. Friesian Bull, over 3 years—H. R. Green, Kairanga, Kainga Pai King Delhurst. Friesian Cow, in calf or in milk—H. R Green, Dominion Queen Elizabeth Ayrshire Bull—PonniA Mental Hospital, reserve, T. H. Wilson; oow in calf or in tpilk, Porirua Mental Hoapital. Milking Shorthorn Bull, over 3 years— W. C. Deller, Carterton; reserve, A.' Tocker, Featherston. Milking Shorthorn Cow, in calf or milk—R. V. Brown, Weraroa; reserve, J. De La Haye, Woodville. Jersey Bull, 2 years—J. Standen, Dalefield. Jersey Bull, 3 years—R. L. Horn, Ohau. Milkers—W. McKenzie, Pigeon Bueh. Jersey Cow—R. L. Horn. SHEEP. Lincoln Ram, over SO months —Bland Rayner Estate. Lincoln Ewe, over 30 months—A. 53. Anderson, Clareville. Romney Marsh Ram, over 30 months— W. Perry and Son, Masterton. Romney Marsh Ram, 18-20 months— Reserve, W. Perry and Son. Romney Marsh Ewe, ovor 30 months, and lamb— G. E. Allen, East Taranaki. JBnglish-Loicester Ram, 18-30 months— D. Matheson, Clareville. English-Leicester Ewe, 18-30 months, and Lamb—D. Matheson. Southdown Ram—J. Knight, Feilding, and reserve. Southdown Ewe —J. Knight, and reserve. Southdown Ram, over 18 months (in wool) —W. H. Buick and Son, Masterton. Southdown Ewe and Lamb (in wool) —W. H. Booth, Carterton. Three Fat Lambs—W. T. York, Waihakeke. Corriedalo Ram, over SO months—W. H Rayner, Masterton. Corriedale Ewe—T. O. Haycock, Greytown, and reserve. SHEEP LINCOLNS. Ram, 18 to 30 months—W. Perry and Estate. Masterton, 1. Rom. 18 to 30 month— W. Perry and Son, Masterton, 1; W. H. Booth, Carterton, 2. Ram, undrr 18 months—Bland Rayner Estate, 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months, shorn—W. H. Bo'ith. 1* A. E. Amlpr«on. Clareville, 2. Two rams, xindcr 18 months—W, H. Booth, 1. Ewe, 30 months, and lamb—A. E. Anderson, 1 and 2. Ewe, 18 to 30 months and lamb—A. E. Ar.dcrson, 1; Bland Rayner Estate, 2. Ewe under 18 mon.ths—A. E. Anderson. 1; Bland Rayner Estate, 2. Two ewes under 18 months—A. E. Anderson, 1; W. H. Booth. 2 ROMNEY MARSH.

Ram. over 30 months—'W. Perry and Son, Masterton, 1 and 2.

Rom, 18 to 30 months —W. Perry and Son. Masterton, 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months—G. E. Allen, East Taratahi, 1; W. Perry and Son, 2. Ram, under 18 month (shorn) —P. Southey, East Taratalii, 1; G. E. Allen, Two rams, under 18 months —W. Perry and Son, 1; W. H. Buick and Sou, 2. Ewe, over 30 months, with lanirob—G. E. Allen, 1; W. H. Buick and Son, 2. Ewe, 18 to 30 months and lamb —G. E. Tllen. 1; W. H. Buick and Son, 2. One owe. underJß months—G. E. Allen, 1; W. 11. Rayner, 2. Two ewes, under 18 months—G. E. Allen, 1; W. it. Buick and Son, 2. UNRUGGED M. WOOL. NATURAL CONDITION. Ram, over IS months —N. G. Rayner,” reserve; P. Southey; ewe over 18 months with lamb—N. G. Rayner and reserve. Ram, over IS months—N. G Raynor, 1; P. Southey, 2. Ram, under 18 months—M. McLeod, Martin-borough, 1; H. Willis, Featherefcon, 2. Two rams, under 18 months—N. G. Rayner, 1; M. McLeod, 2. One ewe, over 18 months, with lamb— N. G. Rayner, 1 and 2. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Ram, over 30 months—D. Matheson, 1; C. Campbell, 2 Ram, 18-30 months—D. Matheson, 1; J. Martin's Estate, 2 Ram, under IS months—D. Matheson, 1; J. Martin's Efetate, 2. Two rams, 18 months—D. Matheson, 1. One ewe, over o?T montfis, with lamb— J. Martin's Estate, 1; D. Matheson, 2. Ono ewe, 18-30 months—D. Matheson One ewe, under 18 months—J. Martin's Estate, 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months—D. Mathe* sen, 1. SOUTHDOWN. Ram, over 30 months—J. Knight, li G. E. Allen, 2 Ram, 18-30 months—J. Knight, 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months—J. Knight, 1; W. H. Booth, 2. Two rams, under 18 months—J. Knight, 1; W. H. Booth, 2 Ram. under 18 months, machine shorn. —W. H. Booth, 1; J. Knight, 2. Ewe, over 30 months and lamb J. Knight, 1: W H. Booth. 2. Ewe, 18-30 months and lamb—J. Knight. 1; W. 11. Booth, 2. Ewe, under 18 months—J. Knight, 1: W. H. Booth, 2. Ewe, under 18 months, shorn J. Knight, 1; W H. Booth, 2. Two ewes, 18 months—W. H. Booth, 1: J. Knight, 2. IN WOOL, NATURAL CONDITION. Ram, over 18 months—W. H. Buick and Son, 1; N. G„ Rayner, 2. Rum, under 18 months—N. G. Rayner, 1; A. Tocker, 2. Two rams, under 18 months R. G. Rayner, 1; A. Tocker, 2. Ono ewe, ovor 18 months and lamb— W. H, Booth, 1; H. W. Lee, Masterton, 2. Ewe, under 18 months—W. H. Booth, 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 18 months— W. H. Booth, 1 and 2. CORRIBDALES. Ram, over 30 months—W. H. Rayner, 1; T, O. Haycock, 2. Ram, 18-30 months—T. O. Haycock, 1; D. Matheson, 2. Ram, under 18 months—W. H. Rayner, 1; T. O. Haycock, 2. Two Rams, under 18 months—W. H. Rayner, 1; T. O. Haycock. 2. One Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb— N. G. Rayner, 1; T. O Haycock, 2. One Ewe, 18-30 months, with lamb— T. O. Haycock, 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months—T. O. Haycock, 1 and 2. Two Ewes, under 18 months—W. H. Rayner, 1; T. O. Haycock, 2. FARMERS’ CLASSES. Threo Fat Ewes, shorn—A. Clark, 1; W. C. Deller, 2. Three Fat Wethers, shorn—A. Clark,* 1; W. C. 'Deller, 2. Three Fat Ewes, judged for wool and carcase —A. Clark, w. C. Deller, 2. Two Ewes and LanJos, shown in wool— J. Court, Waihakeke, 1; C. Campbell, 2. Two Ewes, under 18 months, in wool— J. Fisher, 1; C. Campbell, 2. Rams, in wool—-C. Campbell, 1; J. Court, 2. Three Fat Lambs—W. T. York, Waihakeke, 1; F. Court, 2. FAT LAMBS. Three Lambs, Down cross —W. A. lorns, Martin-borough, 1 and 2. Three Lambs, except Down cross—S. Clareville, Three Lambs, 281 b, suitable for freezing—F. Court, 1; J. FisheT, 2. Three Lambs, not exceeding 701bs live weight—G. E. Yule, Featherston, l; A. Clark, 2. FAT SHEEP (SHORN). DOWN OR DOWN CROSS, months— W. C. Deller, 1. Three ewes or wethers, under 30 Three ewes or wethers, 18 months— W. H. Booth, 1; A. Clark, 2. Three ewes, any age—C. Campbell, 1. LONGWOOL OR ANY OTHER CROSS. Three wethers, under 30 months—W. H Booth, 1; W. C. Deller, 2. Three wethers or ewes, under 18 months—W. C. Deller, 1; H. W. Lee, 2. SHEEP vSUITABLE FOR FREEZING WORKS. Three wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months—A. Clark, 1; W. H. Booth, 2. Three wethers, under 18 months—W. C. Deller, 1; W. H. Booth, 2. Heaviest wether—M. Knowles, 3121 b. Heaviest ewe—J. Fisher, 2581 b. Heaviest wether, under 18 months—W. McKenzie, 2021 b. Heaviest ewe, under 18 months—J. Fisber, 1651 b. PIGS Four champ.ionships and 18 first and two second prizes were won by tlie Porirua Mental Hospital in the Berkshire and Yorkshire classes.