THE RURAL WORLD

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23599, 8 September 1938, Page 3

THE RURAL WORLD

FARM AND STATION NEWS

By RUSTICUS.

Items of interost to those engaged in agricultural and pastoral pursuits, with • view to their publication in these columns, will bo welcomed. They should be addressed to Rusticus. Otago Daily Times, Dunedi*.

1938-39 WOOL SEASON ROSTER OF SALE DATES The following roster of . sale dates for the 1938-39 season has been drawn up by the New Zealand Wool Commit* tee:— November 3b U) &,(».)■—Auckland December 2 (9 a.ra.L—Napier. December 7 (9 a.m.).—Wellington. December 12 (9 a.m.).—Christchurch December 16 18 a.m.).—Timaru. December 20 (9 a.m.).— Dunedin January 9 (9 a.m.).—Wellington Jaftuary 14 (9 a.m.).—Napier. January 19 (9 a.m.).—Wanganui January 24 (9 a.m.).—Auckland January 30 (9 a.m,).—Christchurch February 3 (2 p.m.).—lnvercargill February 8 (9 a.m.).—Dunedin February 15 (9 a.m.).—Wellington February 20 (9 a.m.).—Napier February 24 (2.30 p.m.).—Wanganui March 3 (9 a.m,).—Christchurch March 7 (8 a.m,).—Timaru. March 11 (2 p.m,).—lnvercargill. March 18 (9 a.m,),—Dunedin. March 23 (9 a.m.).—WellingtonMarch 27 (0 a.m.).—Auckland. March 30 (2,30 p.m,).—Wanganui April 3 (9 a.m.).—Napier. April 14 (9 a.m.).—Christchurch. April 19 (9 a.m.).—Dunedin, April 24 (9 a.m.).—Wellington.

1938-39 SHOW SEASON ROSTER OF DATES Summer'shows have been arranged for the 1938-39 season es follows. (The list Is still incomplete, and secretaries of show societies are invited to forward particulars of their dates as soon as they are fixed) September 22.—Otago A. and P. ; Society's, Clydesdale Stallion Pari adfi, Tahuna Park October 28 and 29.—Timaru. November 10 and 11.—Canterbury Metropolitan, at Addington. November 16.—Waimate. November 16.—Kelso, November 18 and 19.—North Otago, at Oamaru. November 19.—Talefi. November 22 and 23.—Otago Metro-: politan, at Tahuna Park. November 23.—Clutha and Matau, at Balclutha. November 28.—Winton. December 8 and 7.—Gore. December 10,—Wyndham. December 13 and 14.—Southland, at Invercargill December 16.—Maniototo, at Ranfurly, ’ ' 1939' ' ' ■ January K.—Wailati. January 21.—Waikouaiti, January 27.—Palmerstpp-Waihemo. at Palmerston. April 10,—Strath-Taieri. at Middlemarch. April; 10.—Mackenzie ’Highland, at Fairlie. j - . , ,

TOPICS OF INTEREST

OFFICIAL NOTES

Twq Cockney soldiers were writing home and one asked the other, “ How do you spell ‘fought’ Bill?” “Which ‘ fought ’ do you mean? ’’ asked Bill, “the fought you fight or the fort you live Ip?” . “I don’t meart neither, you idjlt" was the reply, “I mean the fought you fink! ” " • ‘ ‘' * v ¥ There was a large attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Waikouaiti branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union on Friday last in spite of the wet weather. Mr J. Hallum (president) occupied the chair and reported that nine new member? had been enrolled during, the month. He was glad to see the keen interest members' were taking in the affairs of the union, which he considered wag due to the fact that the good work dope by the union wag being more fully recognised than formerly. Mr S. R. Craig, stock inspector, Palmerston, gave an address on the Stock Act, which proved most instructive and interesting. At the conclusion of the address Mr W. Lee moved a hearty vote of thanks on behalf of those present to the speaker, and this was carried by acclamation. ¥ ¥ ¥ Colonel Closey, lecturer for the compensating price campaign, is at present in the South Island and will deliver lectures at Roxburgh this evening at 8 o’clock and in Clinton to-mor-row (Friday) at the same hour,. A very cordial invitation is extended to all those interested to attend, and as Colonel Closey is a racy and experienced lecturer, it is hoped that as many as possible will take the opportunity of hearing him. Colonel Closey is later proceeding to Southland, where a series of meetings have been arranged, and from there will address further meetings in North Otago on his return journey to the north. As the meetings at Roxburgh and Clinton will be the only ones held in Otago, the invitation to attend is cordially extended to all branches in the surrounding areas to these two centres.

The first of this season’s farm competitions, the Maniototo district Ewe Hoggett Competition, will be judged on Tuesday next, September 13, when a very cordial invitation is extended to all those interested to follow round with the judge. The committee is again indebted to the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society, and their secretary (Mr R. D. Stewart) for making the necessary arrangements for the judging, and also to Mr A. M. McLachlan, the organiser for the district committee, who has been largely responsible for the excellent entries received. There is considerable detail work involved in these competitions and those concerned would appreciate a large attendance of the public as an indication of support and encouragement in their efforts. The main objective is the educational value of the judges opinion and reports, and the full benefit cannot be obtained unless these can be made available to large numbers of farmers from the district.

MOUNT BENGER A. AND P. SOCIETY SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR GOOD FINANCIAL POSITION The Mount Benger A. and P. Society, which achieved an outstanding success in the face of almost hopeless seasonal conditions with its first show last March, presented a very encouraging annual report and balance sheet at its first annual meeting, which was presided over by Mr H. A. Tamblyn. Annual Report In presenting the annual report the president stated that the society had

held its first show at Miller’s Flat on March 12, 1938. Wonderful weather had been experienced and the publichad given every support. The society had now a membership of 125. Dona* tions to the society had been numerous and valuable and It was indeed gratifying that the public had given so much support. Considering the very dry season that had been experienced the number of entries had been good and had greatly exceeded expectations there being a grand total of 713 entries. Owing to the dry season entries had been restricted in the fat stock and root crop sections. It was very encouraging and gratifying to note the support which had been given by way of donations including six handsome silver cups. The Balance Sheet The treasurer, Mr R. T. Kinaston, congratulated the committee on the excellent work they had done. It was only by good team work that the society was in such a sound financial position. The balance sheet revealed a credit balance of £lO6 7s 4d, of which amount £BO had been transferred to the P.O. Savings Bank Election of Officers The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mr G. H. Elliot; vice-presidents—Messrs T. Stockdill, D. Kelly and T. P. Michelle; treasurer, Mr R. T. Kinaston; secretary, Mr W, J. Tonkin: honorary auditor, Mr L. Faigan; Executive Committee—president, vice-presidents, treasurer, secretary and Messrs A. Bain, B Smellie, H. Armitage, T. Graham, K. Wright and C. Crossan.

RED POLLS IN ENGLAND DISPLAY AT ENGLISH ROYAL SHOW PURCHASES FOR THE DOMINIONS For quite a number of years Red Poll cattle have been one of the four breedu most numerously represented at the Royal Shows In England. This year at Cardiff, with just on 100 entries, these dual-purpose cattle not only justified themselves as such, but made an Imposing display that attracted such interest from overseas visitors that several were purchased tq be exported to South Africa, to New Zealand, and to the Argentine Bovri] estates, There was one of the finest displays of cows seen at the Royal Shows since that at Ipswich in 1934, and, with a bevy of champions from the county shows. Sir Mernk Burrell scored a triumph with his first prize and champion winner, the six-year-old Knepp Minerva 23rd, a 93071 b yielder, tracing back to ope of the original cows in the herd. Between her and Lady Lpder's Leonardslee Blackberry, another 900-gahon cow that was chamElon at the Sussex show, and that red the first in a big contingent of young bulls (Leonardslee Bonny Boyi, was Mr J. G. Gray’s Suffolk champion Abbeycombe Royal Rosie 2nd, a seven-year-old out of a cow that cost 600 guineas. As with the old cows, so with the younger ones, the best of which was another typical dual-purpose cow, from Lady Loder; there was remarkable uniformity of udders, in which respect there has been a general improvement ip the breed. So good were the young cows that the King’s first prize royal winner at the Norfolk and champions at other shows got no more than fourth and other minor awards. It was the same with the in-milk heifers, where the Norfolk champion, a lovely heifer exhibited by a tenant farmer, had only second prize, the winning award going to Mr J. G. Gray for a heifer by a bull that was champion of the breed for three years running from the standpoint of the successes of his progeny at the shows, Two-year-old and yearling heifers were paraded in strong force, with chief honours going to-such outstanding breeders as Sir Guy Hambling and Mr Stuart Paul. The second of the yearling heifers, Condover Wendy, from a Shropshire herd, was bought by Mr Claude Parker, of Eastpoort, Cape Province, who also acquired Mr H. D, Lonje’s second prize two-year-old bull Combs Yellow Beacon that was reserve champion at Suffolk. A great show of bulls was headed by that beautifully moulded four-year-old Brightwell Prospect that secured his second Royal Show Championship for Captain C. S. Schreiber, he having been similarly placed in 1936. A great show of yearling bulls, comprising seniors and juniors, were in demand hy buyers. Lord Glanely sold his winning senior yearling Exning Randal to go to South Africa, while the fourth prize junior yearling from Lady Denman was bought to go to New Zealand.

STOCK IMPORTS A STEADY TRADE RECENT SHIPMENTS AND PURCHASES It is interesting to note that despite the high costs of obtaining pedigree live stock from overseas, a number of New Zealand breeders fully recognise the necessity for securing fresh blood, and have during recent months imported considerable numbers of sheep, cattle, pigs, and horses into the Dominion from the United Kingdom, Canada, U.S.A., and Australia. Included in the stock purchased from the United Kingdom and imported by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., are three Aberdeen-Angus cows and one pedigree Aberdeen-Angus bull on behalf of Mr D. G. Grant, Dannevirke; the outstanding Aberdeen-Angus heifer Mavis of Bywell, purchased for Mr Joseph Webb, of Taihape, and Etheridge of Tillyrie, Mr John Ogilvy's imported Aberdeen-Angus bull. Mr D. J. Holden, of Mangateretere, Hastings, secured from England the outstanding Shorthorn bull Barugh Golden Star, and Sir Heaton Rhodes, Tai Tapu, Canterbury, purchased two speciallyselected heifers from the well-known Kirton and Knepp herds. On behalf of Messrs William Rayner, G. N. McLeod, and J. H. Slack, outstanding pedigree Southdown ewes have been imported from the Aldenham Stud. Mr G. M. Whitelock, the well-known pig breeder, of Palmerston North, secured two Large Black sows and one Large Black boar, and Mrs E, Selby, of Hastings, purchased two outstanding Clydesdale mares bred by Mr J, Kilpatrick, Craigie Mains. The interest in Canadian-bred live stock in New Zealand is becoming increasingly evident, and the importations over the past 12 months have been valued at many thousand dollars Foremost amongst these importations are the Berkshire pigs which have been imported for many of the leading North Island breeders, including Messrs George Jamieson, A. M. O’Sullivan, O. V. Clausen, 0. C. Larsen, and H. E. Fieldhouse. Numbers of Cheviot sheep have been imported, also purchases of ewes and rams being made by Mr J. Webb, of Taihape, and Mr M. Chambers, of Hastings. The estate of the late D. Buchanan, Tiakitahuna, Palmerston North, has recently completed the purchase of an American-bred Ayrshire bull, which is scheduled to arrive in New Zealand at the end of September.

Red Poll and Devon cattle have been imported from Tasmania for Messrs J S. Pike and Sons, of New Plymouth, and J. M. Campbell, of Feilding. who secured Red Poll heifers from the Ivanhoe Stud. Importations of sheep from the Australian mainland have included Southdown, Corriedale, Ryeland, Dorset Horn, Suffolk and merino In this latter breed two sheep—outstanding pedigree rams—were purchased lor the estate of the late Charles Goulter from South Australia, this being the first Australian blood to be introduced into the stud for the past 25 years. Of the Ryeland sheep imported one was purchased by Messrs Voss Bros., the well-known sheep breeders of Longburn. Palmerston North, and the other by Mr F. B. Starky, Toa Toa, Bay of Plenty, The Corriedale rams were imported for Mr Rayner. of Masterton, and the Suffolks for Mr J. Webb, of Taihape, and the Canterbury (N.Z.) Seed Company, Lceston, while the Dorset Horn sheep were bred in South Australia and Victoria and purchased by Messrs Langley and Adams, of Canterbury; H. C Schroder, Nelson: Marist Bros, of Tuakau; Leslie Bros., R. Dysart and Sons, and J. B. Laidlaw, all of Blenheim, 3. Selbio, Five Rivers, also B. G Porter, of Oamnru. In addition to sheep and cattle, a number of horses and pigs have been imported horn Australia on behalf of New Zealand stud breeders. The export of New Zealand-bred pedigree stock has greatly increased during recent months, and shipments of animals to nearly all parts of the world have been made. Included in the shipments. made through the Now Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., have been Corriedale sheep to South Africa, Japan, Uruguay, Argentina. Falkland Islands and Australia Romneys to Uruguay, Argentina, South Africa, Falkland Islands, Australian States and Tasmania and also Japan Lincolns have gone to Uruguay, Argentina and Australia. Southdown sheen are also finding favour overseas, numbers being consigned to South Africa. Australia. Uruguay and Argentina. while have been sent to Australia and South Africa. Since the beginning of the year a number of Cheviot and Ryeland sheep have also been shipped to Australia. Aberdeen Angus, Shorthorn, Hereford and Red Poll cattle have been purchased from New Zealand by breeders in South Africa, Falkland Islands. Fiji and Australia. New Zealand horses have been shipped to Australia. Singapore. Samoa and England.