THE RURAL WORLD.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20951, 14 February 1930, Page 4

THE RURAL WORLD.

FARM AND STATION NEWS.

By RtrsTictrs.

FORTHCOMING SHOWS. February 12.—Tapanui; March 19.—-Lake County/ ' March 19.—Gore Ram Fair. April 21. —Strath-Taieri. March 27. —Ram and Ewe Fair (Burnaide). May 31, June 2, 3, 4, and s.—Winter Show.' 1930 WOOL SALES. Dates of wool sales yet to be held in the various selling centres with the allocations that have been decided upon by the Wool Committee are: as follows; February 11.—Christcnurcb (24,000). February 19.—Wellington 127.000). February 25.—Napier (25,000 j March I.—Wanganui (20,000). March 7.—Christchurch (no limit), March 12.—Dunedin (23,000). March 14—Invercargill (no limit). March 21.—Wellington (27,0u0) . March 24.—Napier (no limit). TAPANUI SHOW. VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENT. FINE DISPLAY OF LIGHT HORSES. The Tapanui Farmers’ Club held its fifty-fifth annual show on Wednesday in perfect weather. Tho stock exhibit was a very fine one, this being especially evident in the light horse section, in which there were no fewer than 130 entries. The organisation of the show was capably carried out by the offirals of, the club, prominent among whom were the president (Mr K. Rodger) and the seeretary (Mr J. W. Jarrold). The gate takings.amounted to £4O 7s 6d; ’an advance of £6 over those o£-last year’s show. PRIZE LIST. CATTLE. .Judge: Mr R. S. Weir (Seaward Downs). SHORTHORN, Bull, three years or oyer. One entry— J. A. M'Donald :-l and .champion, AYRSHIRE. ; V - Bull, three years’or over. Ohe'entry— Mrs A, Wilson 1 and champion. Bull, two years. One entry—James Isteed. Cow, any age, in calf or., in milk. Four entries—Mrs, A--Wilson ,1 and 3, John Moorh'2V ,; ' : ‘‘- Cow, with two of her piogeny. Three entries—Mrs A; Wilson ly 2, and 3. ' Heifer, three years, in milk. Three entriesr-Mrs A. Wilson 1, 2, and >3. Heifer, two' year's. Three entries— Mrs A., Wilson 1,2, and 3. Heifer; one year. Four .entries—John Moore T, Mrs A. Wilson 2 and 3.' FRIESIAN. Cow, any age, m calf or in milk. Two entries—John Isteed 1, J. A. M'Donald 2. j ■ JERSEY. Bull, three years or over. ' One entry —N. Moore. ” Bull, ”,bne yeir;,; . Three "entries—N. Moore I,‘. 2,- and 3. : : ' Cow, any age, in calf or in milk. Five entries—N. Moore 1,2 . and ,3. Cow, with two of her. progeny. Three entries—N. Moore 1,2, and 3. ■ Heifer, three years, in milk. Three entries—N. Moore 1,2, and 3. Heifer, two-years. Three entries—N. Moore’ 1,. 2, and 3. Heifer, one- year. Three entries—N. Moore 1,2, and 3. Best two-year-old heifer, in milk, bred by exhibitor. ■ Open only'to members of the. Southland . Jersey Breeder's’ Cattle Club. Two entries—N. Moore 1 and 2. CRQSSBRED DAIRY CATTLE. Cow, any- age, in milk.. Three entries —The Rev. W. H. Norton 1, John Isteed 2. -• - - ■ - - Best dairy cow; any breed or cross. Six entries—N. Moore 1, Mrs Wilson 2, John Isteed 3. Cottar’s cow, to be exhibited by owner of not more than four cows. Three entries—The Rev. W. H. Norton 1, T. Redditt'2, Miss Quin 3. Heifer, two years. Two entries—Mrs Poison T, W. Kirk 2. Heifer, one, year. l 'One entry—Robbie Mercer. , ■ FAT CATTLE. One fat bullock. One entry—Lischner and, M'Neil. One fat cow. Two entries—K. Rodger 1 and 2. Best-conditioned calf, any breed or cross, under six months. Two entries—T. Reddit 1, Vf. Kirk 2. SHEEP. ROMNEY MARSH. Judge: Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana). Unclothed. Ram, any age. Four entries—W. A. Baxter 1 and 3, D. Robertson 2, Ram, one shear. Sijc entries—W. A. Baxter 1, D. Robertson 2 and 3. Two rams, one shear. Four entries—D. Robertson 1, W. A. Baxter 2, J. Edgar One dry ewe, two shear or over. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. Two ewes and lamb's. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. One ewe and lamb. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. Two ewes, one shear. One entry—D. Robertson. One ewe, one shear. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. Five rams, one shear, for sale. Three entries—W. A. Baxter 1, D. Robertson 2, J. Edgar 3. • Ram lamb. Two entries—D. Robertson 3 and 2. ‘Ewe lamb. Two entries—D. Robertson 3 and 2. h artner’s ram. Seven entries—M M'Auley 1, J. A. M'Donald 2, John Edgar, jun., 3. Champion ram—W. A. Baxter. Reserve champion ram—W. A. Baxter. Champion ewe—D. Robertson. Reserve champion ewe—D. Robertson. Most points in Romney Marsh (enp. Value £3 2s, gilt of Loan and Mercantile Company, Gore)— D, Robertson. CORRIEDALE. Judge: Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana). Ram, any age. One entry—D. Robertson. Ram, one shear. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. Two ewes and lambs. One entry—D Robertson. One ewe and lamb. One entry—D. Robertson. Two ewes, one shear. One entry—D Robertson. Two rams,/one shear. One entry—D Robertson. One ewe, one shear. One entry—D. Robertson. Champion ram—D. Robertson. Champion Robertson. SOUTHDOWN. Judge. Mr,R. J. Anderson (Kauana), _ Ram, any, age. . Six. entries—W. A. Baxter 1 and 2, K.; Rodger 3. Ram, one shear.- Three entries—W. A. Baxter 1, 2, and 3. . Two ewes, one shear. One entry—W. A. Baxter. Two rams, one shear. One entry—W. A. Baxter. One ewe, one shear. One entry—W. A. Baxter. Champion ewe—W. A. Baxter. Reserve champion ewe—W. -A. Baxter, HALFBRED. Judge: Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana). Ram,, any. age. One entry—D. Robert■on.

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Ram, one shear. Three entries —D. Robertson 1 and 3,. Mrs J. G. Pringle 2. One ewe and lamb. Two entries —Alexander Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2; Two ewes, one shear. One entry— Alexander Robertson. Two wethers, one shear. One entry— Alexander Robertson. One ewe, one ‘ shear. ■ Two entries— Alexander Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2. One wether, one shear. Two entries— Alexander Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2 Champion ram—D. Robertson. Champion ewe—Alexander Robertson. , CROSSBRED. (Progeny of Fine Woolled Ram or Ewe.) Judge: Mr S. W. Ayson (Waikaka). Two ewes, one shear. One entry—Alex Robertson. . One ewe, one shear. Four entries —Alex Robertson 1, M. M'Cauley 2. Two wethers, one shear. One entry— Alex Robertson. One wether, one shear. Three entries —Alex' Robertson J. and 2. One ewe and lamb. One entry—Alex Robertson. . . Best ewe, one shear. One entry—Alex Robertson, Best wether, one shear. One entry—Alex Robertson. Two ewes, one shear, fine wool. Nine entries—Fleming Bros, M. Ferguson 2, K. Rodger 3. Two wethers, one -shear, fine wool. Three entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, K. Rodger 3. Two ewes, one shear, strong wool. Eight entries—M. Ferguson 1, Fleming Bros. 2 and 3. ' Two wethers, one shear, strong wool. Three eritries—Fleming Bros, l and 2. One ewe, one year, fine wool. Nine entries—K. Rodger 1, Fleming Bros. 2, I. D. Revie 3, One wether, one shear, fine wool. Three entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, K. Rodger 3. One ewe, one shear, strong wool. Ten entries—M. Ferguson 1, Fleming Bros. 2, 1. D. Revie 3, One wether, pne shear, strong wool. Six entries—Fleming Bros, l and 2, M, Ferguson 3. One ewe, with lamb at foot, fine wool. Five 1 entries—Fleming Bros. 1, D. Robertson 2, M, Fergiison 3. One ewe,-with lamb at foot,- strong wool. Six entries—M, Ferguson 1, D. Robertson 2, Fleming Bros. 3. Mr and Mrs E., D, M'Kenzie’s Challenge Cup; value f7—-Fleming Brod. . : . FAT SHEEP, Judge; Mr John Scott (Balclutha). Pen of. three crossbred wethers, any age. Three entries —Fleming Bros. 1 and 3, D. Robertson 2. Three crossbred ewee, any age. Five entries—M. Ferguson 1, Fleming Bros. 2, D. RobertsOn 3. . . ■ Three halfbred wethers, any age. One entry—Alex Robertson. Three fat lambs (ram lambs barred), suitable for: freezing. Three/eiitries —-W. Kirk 1, K. Rodger 2. Pen of three fat lambs, any weight (ram lambs barred). Three entries—Mrs J. G. Pringle 1, W. Kirk 2, K, Rodger 3. One heaviest -fat lamb (ram lambs barred). Three entries —K. Rodger 1, Mrs J, G. Pringle 2. W. Kirk 3. Best pet lamb (ram lambs barred). Three entries—Billie Macnee 1, Raymond Kcnnedy,2, WhKirk 3. Three wethers; any breed cross, most suitable for'the frozen meat trade. Seven entries—Mrs Taylor 1,2, and 3. Three ewes, 1 ahy. breed or cross, most suitable for the frozen meat trade. Four entries —K. Rodger 1, James Edgar 2, D. Robertson 3, ■ Three wethers, under 18 months, ■ any breed or cross. Three entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. , , Three ewee, under lS months, any breed or cross. Six entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, M. Ferguson 3. Three wethers or ewes, any age. Six entries—Fleming Bros, 1 and 3, Alex. Robertson 2. , HORSES. DRAUGHT. Judge: Mr John Young (Allanton). Entire colt or gelding, one year. Two entries—Fleming Bros. I, George Stuart 2. Brood mare, with foal at foot. Four entries —Fleming Bros, 1 and 2, J. A. M'Donald 3. , Filly, two years. Three entries—Fleming Bros. 1, A. Gumming 2, George Stuart Filly, one year. One entry—Fleming Bros. Gelding, three years. One entry—W. Kirk. Dry mare. Two entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. Gelding. Two, entries—Fleming Bros. J and 2. Pair of mares or geldings, or one of each, bred by exhibitor. Two entries— Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. Mare, with two of her progeny. One entry—Fleming Bros. Three-horse team, either dry mares or geldings, the property of one exhibitor. One entry—Fleming Bros. Mare, two years and over, bred in the Dominion. Four entries—Fleming Bros, 1,2, -and 3. Foal, colt or filly, to be shown with or without dam. Two entries—Fleming Bros. 1. Champion stallion—Fleming Bros. Champion mare—Fleming Bros. Most points in draught horses—Fleming Bros. • ■ Best colt, filly,'or gelding, two years and-under, on the ground, sired by Rosen, craig—-Alex. Gumming. LIGHT AND HARNESS HORSES. Judge; Mr W. Kennedy (Bayswater, Otautau). Thoroughbred filly, colC or gelding, two years. One entry—Dr Robertson. Hack brood mare, any age, with foal at foot, thoroughbreds barred. Three entries—M. M'Auley 1, Corcoran 2, J. A. M'Donald 3. Hack, filly, colt, or gelding, two years thoroughbreds barred. Two entries—Dr Robertson I, A. S. Edgar 2. Roadster or hack, weight carrier up to 15st. Six entries —Miss K. Wood (Beaumont) 1, Adam Jack (Richmond grov°, Invercargill) 2, Bruce Sraellie (Miller's Flat) 3. Roadster or hack, up to 13st. Nine ontries—R. S. Bartlett (Waitahuna) i, Reid (Balclutha) 2, Miss K. Roadster or hack, up to list. Eleven entries—D. A. Fitzgerald (Wendon) 3. George Reid 2, Alison Pannett (Hiilsprings. Miller’s Flat) 3. Roadster or hack, three years, in saddle Four entries —Mrs A. Wilson l, Dr Robertson 2, A. S. Edgar 3. Mare or gelding, up to lOcwt, to be driven in a spring cart or other vehicle. Four entries—John Isteed 1, A. S.- Edgar 2, John Chandler 3. SPECIAL CLASSES. Cob, 15 bands or under, up to 12st Seven, entries—Miss K. Wood 1. A. R Johnston (Waikaka Valley) 2, Bruce Smellie 3, Best paced hack. Fourteen entries— George Reid 1, D. A, Fitzgerald 2, Miss K. Wood 3. Pony, under 144 hands to be ridden by boy or girl under 15. Six entries—A. R. Johnston 1, Len Jones (Wendon) 2, Adam Jack 3. Pony, under 13 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 15. Seven entries— Len Jones 1, John Noble (Gore) 2 A Keir 3. •Lady’s hack, ridden, by lady. Twelve entries—Miss K. Wood 1, R. S. Bartlett 2, D. A. Fitzgerald 3. ■Pony, 13 hands and under. In haruess. Six entries—L. Jones 1 and. 3. J. Noble Pony, 14" hands and under, in harness, entries—A. R. Johnston 1, L. Jones 2, Miss G. O'Donnell 3, . Single buggy horse. Teh entries—G. Rmd 1, Miss K. Wood 2, Adam Jack 3. _ Harness horse, 1 15 hands or under Eight entries—A. R. Johnston 1, Adam Jack 2, Miss K. Wood 3. T Dogcart horse. Seven entries—Adam l. Miss K. Wood -2, George Reid 3. Milkcart turnout. Two entries—A. S Edgar 1. John Isteed 2. Best lady rider—Miss K. Wood 1. Best girl rider—Gladys Jones 1, Grace O’Donnell 2. Best boy rider—L, White 1, A. M'Donald 2.

Most points—Mrs M'Beath,

DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Miss Kempshell (Maungatua). lib fresh butter. Seven entries—Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Miss M. M'Beath 2, Mrs James Robertson 3, Miss F, Macnee h.c. 11b powdered butter. Nine entries — Miss M. M'Beath 1, Mrs James Robertson 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 3, Miss F. Macnee h.c. Fancy butter, not less than 21b, One entry—Mrs James Sim. Fancy butter for tea table. Two entries—Mrs James Robertson 1, Mrs James Sim 2. Plain oven scones. Seven entries— Mrs James Sim 1, Mrs R. M'Donald 2, Miss Braudigam 3, Mrs D. Beattie h.c. , Girdle scones. Six entries—Mrs R. Ppuald 1. Mrs James Sim 2, Miss MTherson 3, Mrs D. Beattie h.c. Fancy scones. Six entries—Mrs R. M Donald 1, Mrs D. Beattie 2, Miss Braudigam 3, Mrs James Sim h.c. Fruit cake (dark coloured). Five entries—Miss Braudigam 1, Mrs R M'Donald 2, Mjss M. M'Beath 3. Fruit cake (light coloured). Seven entries Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Mrs James Sim 2, Miss Braudigam 3, Miss M. M'Beath h.c. _ Sponge cake. Six entries—Miss M. MBeath 1, Miss F. Macnee 2, Mrs John Fleming 3, Mrs R. M'Donald h.c. Tray cakes (six varieties), for afternoon tea. Two entries—Miss M. M'Beath 1, Mrs James Sim 2. Home-made bread (white). Four entries—Mies Braudigam 1, Miss H. Murray 2, Mrs James Sim 3. . Home-made bread (brown). Three entries—Mrs James Sim 1, Mrs R. M Donald 2, Miss H, Murray 3 T, P i a r&' of . pikelets - Six entries—Mrs R. M Donald 1, Mrs D. Beattie 2, Miss Braudigam 3. Jam, other than strawberry. Seven entries Miss P. Macnee 1, Miss Quin 2, Miss M. Fleming 3, Mrs James Moffitt h.c. ._ wberry jam. Ten entries—Miss 1, Mrs Moffitt 2, Mrs R. Donald 3. Miss Macnee h.c. Seven entries—Mrs James Moffitt 1, Mrs W. Pringle 2. Miss Atkin and Mrs D. Beattie (equal) 3, (pure oatmeal). Sis entries Mrs R. M Donald 1, Mrs James Sira 2. Shortbread. Seven entries—Mrs D. Beattie 1, Mrs R. M'Donald 2, Miss M. Fleming 3, Miss Braudigam h.c. Most points—Mrs R. M'Donald. AMATEUR SECTION. nr£, ow S er ! d bl ! tter - Three entries—Mrs MBeath .1, Miss M. Fleming 2, Mies K. Edgar 3. , . bresb butter. Two entries—Mrs M'Beath 1, Miss M. Fleming 2. Plain oven scones. Five entries—Mrs W. Ramsay 1, Miss M. .M'Beath 2, Mrs D. Robertson 3, Mrs M. Scott h.c. ~" 1 i rdle scones. Two entries—Miss M Pherson 1, Mrs D. Robertson 2. wr E £°P es ’ Three . entries—Mrs Moffitt I. Miss M. M'Beatn 2, Mrs D. Robertson 3. „ P £ uit . , cake > dark. Four entries—Miss Z. Davidson 1, Mrs W. Ramsay 2, Mrs D. Robertson 3. Fruit cake, light. Two entries—Mrs D. Robertson 1, Mrs J. Moffitt 2 Sponge cake. Three entries—Miss Mary Fleming 1, Mrs M'Beath 2. Mrs D Robertson 3, .Shortbread. Five entries—Miss E. Meade 1. Mrs D. Robertson 2, Miss Atkin Pikelets. Three entries—Miss MTherson 1, Miss M. Robertson 2, Miss F. Macnee 3. t