A. AND P. SHOWS. ASHBURTON, November 1.

Otago Witness, Issue 2695, 8 November 1905, Page 10

A. AND P. SHOWS. ASHBURTON, November 1.

The twenty-eighth annual show commenced to-day in fine weather. For the first day there was a much larger attendance than last year. The entries totalled 1118, being 116 more than last year, the principal increase being in sheen, pigs, and poultry. The American Harvester Company had a large exhibit of machinery. The princippal prize-takers in the sheep classes w<?ve: Merino, Ensor Bros. ; Lincoln, R. Tarbottom : English Leicester, James Small and John Bonifani ; Border Leicester, W. Anderson, T. Blackley. and A. Drummond ; Southdown, G. E. Rhodes; Shropshire Down, J. W. Rogers, James String-fellow, and T. E. Upton; Corriedales, James Stringfellow and Rylands ; and Hampshire Downs, J. Withell Cattle : F. Frampton, John Small, H. E. Fineham, W. J. Silcock. Horses : Draughts — J. Shearer, John Small. Pigs: C. Brioe, G. E. Rhodes, and W. Moses.

November 3.

There was beautiful weather yesterday for the "people's day" of the show until late in the afternoon, when showers fell, but did not interfere with the programme. The attendance, although not a record, was much larger than last year, about 7000 being on the grounds. One of the principal features was the parade of the entry of 370 horses, which were marched round the ring according to class, and drew forth much admiration from visitors from outside districts. It was generally conceded by experts that for the size of the entry and pu? i; '« * ir ~ horses in the draught sec-

tion could not be matched in the colony. The principal jirize-takers in hunters were Ehvorthy Bros, and L. Malet; horsejumcing, R. H. Bissett; ponies, C. Roberts, A. Andrews. R. I. Dansey, H. E. Blunden. PALMERSTON NORTH, Nov. 1. The twentieth annual show of the Manawatu A. and P. Association was opened today in perfect weather. For the first day the attendance was very large. The machinery exhibition is very much more comprehensive than on any previous occasion, covering altogether 76,000 ft. The entries in all divisions show an upward tendency, the aggregate being 8293, as against 7416 last year. The features of the show are the cattle, sheep, and horse exhibits, and the equestrian competition. The last-named has assumed proportions altogether beyond former records. The judging to-day was confined principally to the smaller sections of the show. Dr Harrison (Eltham), J. H. P. Stran^ (Palmerston North), and Dr Graham (Wanganui) were the principal prize-takers in the harnesshorse seotions. In a good utility poultry show J. D. Iremonger and Hitchcocks (Wellington) were the principal prize-takers outside local exhibitors. In judging the fine art, Mrs Hill (Napier) commented upon the •poor specimens of children's needlework, the result, evidently, of a had system of instruction in the schools. There was a good show of pigs of all breeds. Championships were won as follows: — Berkshire boar, E. C. Woolfendcn ; sow, Slack Bros. ; Tamworth boar and sow, J. Jarvis; Yorkshire boar and sow, R. Gray. E. White (Palmerston) wen the points' prize. Competitions wore won as follows:— Gentleman rider, G. W. M^Kenzie (Sanson) ; bareback rider, H. Hasseil; tandem driving, Dr Graham (Wanganui); driving competition, Dr Graham ; lady's trap and horse, Mrs Harrison (Eltham) : maiden hunter (31 entries), P. J. Bartlett (Utah). The weather promises to continue fine.

Nov. 3.

The weather for the second day of the Manawatu A. and P. show continued fine to-day. The attendance in the afternoon was between 10,000 and 12,000 people. Great interest was taken in the jumping competition, some very fine displays _of horsemanship being given. In the Ladies' Hunters' Competition Miss Campbell, of Feilding. performed the remarkable feat of piloting to victory three placed horses, receiving a. great ovation. The Victoria Crose Competition was won by Trooper H. Beatson (Feilding), and the Ladies' Hunters' Competition by W. J. Bartlett's Utah, ridden by Miss Campbell, D. G. Riddiford's Cinders being second. The Steeplechase Competition was won by J. H. M'Niven's Pickpocket, H. J. Cameron's Senorita being second. The chief awards in horses were as follow: — Champion thoroughbreds, M'Donald and Duncan's (Wellington) Conqueror, by Medallion; champion rilly, F. Moore's Oriana; best carriage horse stallion, J. T. Halderson's; hackney, Coker's Emperor; weight-carry-ing hack, G. C. Sunderland's Juggler. Harn&ss horses or weight-carrying hacks were both very fit classes ; draughts were only fair. The first prize for draught stallion was awarded to H. M'Donald's Lord Ellerslie. The sheep made an exceptionally fine show, especially the Romney Marsh and Lincoln sections. The judging was not completed until late in the day. The exhibitors included breeders from all parts of the colony. The championships were won a-s follows: — Licolns: Ram and ewe, Perry Biros. Romney Marsh : Ram, E. Short; ewe, G. Wheeler. English Leicester : Ram, Slack Bros. : ewe, Perry Bros. Border Leicesters : Ram and ewe, Hon. J. D. Ormond. Shropshire Downs: Ram, W. Rayner; ewe, E. C. Woolfeneden. Two pens of Roscemmon sheep recently imported by Messrs J. Davis and J. M. Johnston (Manawatu) received a lot of attention on account of the immense sizes of the fleeces. For the cattle championships, in shorthorns Mount Herbert Estate's bull Clifton Coronation was first, the cow prize going to the Mount Herbert Estate's Bolinda Duchess of Derwent 216. -Herefords: Bull, Jas. Stuokey's Ensign ; cow, Leonora. Polled Angus : Bull, W. J. Birch; cow, Nelson Bros. The Ayrshire award was first given in cows to Slack Bros., but afterwards altered as follows : —Bull, Slack Bros. ; cow, J. Kyle. Jersey: Bull and cow, J. A. M'Rae. Holstein Freesian : Bull, J. Street ; cow, Newton King. Dogs, for the first time in Manawatu, were shown under the auspices of the New Zealand Kennel Club. A large number of outside breeders competed. The prizes were well distributed. The gate and 6tand returns for the two days amount to £324- 17a 6d, being £83 more than last year. Fair weather prevailed for the "people's day*' of the Manawatu A. and P. show, and when the attendance was at its greatest it is estimated that between 22,000 and 24-,000 people were present on the grounds. The takings brought the total for the show up to £2744 9s 6d, an increase of £304 15s ■9d on last year. The greatest interest was evidenced in the competitions. In all departments of the show the public has been well catered for this year. The members' grand stand accommodated 6000 people during the greater portion of the afternoon. The competitions, all run off with commendable despatch, were as follow : — Pony leaping, Tamati Potako's Rata 1; ladies' driving, Mrs F. S. M'Rfie 1, Miss A. G. Robertson 2; ladies' riding, Miss J. Campbell 1, Miss L. C. Moore 2, and Miss Reynolds 3; Hunters' Competition (26 competitors), W. D. Watson's Yeast 1, J. H. M'Niven's Pickpocket 2, and Mr Noakes's Mignon 3; military events. Feilding Rifles 1, Manawatu Mounted Rifles 2, Alexandra Rifles (Wanganui) 3. Late judging results are as follow: — Romney Marsh: Champion ram, E. Short (Waituna); ewe, E. G. Wheeler (Waituna West). The special prize for the most meritorious invention relating to agricultural machinery or implements was won by W. Brew (Christchurcb) with an improved bearing for a wheel. The championship in draught horse sire or colt was won by H. Campbell, and for mare or filly by F. 'Bremner. The prize for most points in draughts was won by F. Bremner, with 44 points. The Young Farmers' Competition resulted:— P. A. Wheeler (Waituna) 1, D. Buick, jun. (Palmerston), 2, Norman Bryant 3.

CHRISTCHURCH. November 3. There was very favourable weather today for the Northern A. and P. Association's annual show at Rangiora. The total number of entries was 710, as against 6+6 last year. The sheep entries numbered 127. Ensor Bros, took the championships for fine combing merino rams and ewe with lamb, and "Whitcrock Station took the championship for strong combing rams and ewes. In ~Shrop shires Johns's Estate swept the prize-list. In Corriedale rams G. D.

Greenwood took the championship. %jty cattle there were 72 entries. In shorthorn cow or heifer P. C. Threkeld took the championship, and J. Johns's trustees' bull Beaulieu took the championship among three-year-olds. There were 251 horses and ponies. M'lntosh Bros.' stallion Glenzier and Wylie Bros.' mare Red Ro.se gained championships and T. Wyllie's filly Flora Macdonald gained the grand championship of £20. "Wyllie was largest prize-taker it> draughts. The pig entry was an average one. The gate takings amounted to £62 16s, as compared with £63 3s 6d last year.

Mr W. J. Birch advised Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. that the Polled Angus bulls purchased by him from Gladbrook were prize-winners at Palmerston North. The bull Grant secured first honours in the championship class, and Governor second 1 in the same class, while the New Zealand and* Australian Land Company's Wide-awake (also bred from Murray, Roberts, and Co.'s stock) gained thirc] honours.