TAPANUI FARMERS’ CLUB.

Otago Witness, Issue 3910, 19 February 1929, Page 13

TAPANUI FARMERS’ CLUB.

ANNUAL SUMMER SHOW.

It might have been expected that the annual summer show of the Tapanui Far-, mars’ Club would be adversely affected by the late date on which it was held, particularly in view of the fact that the season in that fertile valley is much later than usual this year. This was not the case, however. Shearing, harvesting, and other farm operations undoubtedly kept many farmers from the show, but in spite of this the entries showed an increase of over 140 on last season’s total, and there was no lack of willing helpers to undertake the large amount of work that must be taken in hand at such a fixture. This year’s youthful and genial president (Mr K. Rodger), proved an efficient director of the energies of the adequate working committee that carried out the day’s arrangements in excellent fashion, and for once the arduous duties of the secretary (Mr J. W. Jarrold) were lightened considerably. The show was one of the best the club has staged of recent years in many ways, but it is noticeable that some of the sections in which this exhibition has been pre-eminent for a long time were given very indifferent support. It is certainly strangely unusual to find that the display of heavy horses at Tapanui has decreased to such an extent that there was not one entire horse in any of the rings. The attendance was exceptionally good considering the fact that farmers this season have been held up with the usual farm operations to such an extent that several exhibitors whose names have appeared regularly in the prize-list were absent. The gate this year was £34 12s against £34 8s last season..

In th e cattle sections there was not a great deal of competition. Mrs A. Wilson secured most of the prizes in the Ayrshire section, and the well-known breeder. Mr N. Moore, was easily the most successful exhibitor of Jerseys. The crossbred dairy classes were very interesting, and the awards were well distributed. There was also quite a fair showing of fat cattle of good quality. The sheep classes contained some very fine quality animals, particularly those sections devoted to crossbred sheep, for the production of which this district has always been famous. Competition was very keen and the awards that were won were all well-earired. Mr D. Robertson was the chief exhibitor in the Romney Marsh classes and scored heavily throughout. He annexed one championship, the ram championship going to Mr James Edgar. Mr Robertson was also the most successful exhibitor of Corriedales, but in this section also he had to divide the championships with Mr Edgar. In the fat sheep and crossbred sections the competition was much keener than in the purebred classes, and the honours were fairly evenly divided among the large number of exhibitors. Fat sheep and fat lambs were not up to the standard usually seen in this district, but the crossbreds were well up in condition and showed the usual high quality. The draught horse section was disappointing, particularly in view of the excellent displays of fine quality Clydesdale stock generally seen at this show. The mares were all very good, and the working horses indicated how well the principles of good breeding are observed in this valley. Messrs Fleming Bros., as was generally expected, carried off the points trophy in this section, and they are to be congratulated on the very fine display of horseflesh by which they were represented. Mr _F. Bradfield (Owaka) was another consistently successful exhibitor, and he was well rewarded for the excellent showing he made.

The light horse sections were all wellfilled with very fair quality stock, chief among the visiting prize-winners being that very fine sportswoman, Miss K. Wood. It would be difficult to find a better exhibitor and more enthusiastic fancier of light horses than the Beaumont lady, whose name has figured in many catalogues and prize-lists this season. Her wins on Wednesday were well-merited and very popular. The display of light horses was a good one, and attracted competition from all parts of the district and from the Eastern District of Gore. The womenfolk provided the usual budget of entries in the dairy produce and home industry sections, 'and the quality of the exhibits greatly pleased the judge. The following is the prize list: — CATTLE. Judge: Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana). SHORTHORN. Bull, any age. One entry—J. A. APDonald. AYRSHIRE. Bull, any age. Two entries—Mrs Wilson 1, James Edgar 2. Cow, any age. in calf or in milk. Three entries—Airs Wilson 1,2, and 3. Cow, with two of her progeny. Three entries—Mrs Wilson 1,2, and 3. , Heifer, three years, in milk. Three entries—Mrs Wilson 1,2, and 3. Heifer, two years. Three entries—Mrs Wilson 1,2, and 3. Heifer, one year. Four entries—Airs Wilson 1. 2, and 3. Champion bull—Airs Wilson. HOLSTEIN. Cow, any age, in calf or in milk. One entry—Rev. Air Norton. JERSEY. Bull, any age. One entry—N. Aloore. Bull, one year. One entry—A. G. Dumbleton. Cow, any age, in calf or in milk. Three entries —-N. Aloore 1,2, and 3. Cow, with two of her progeny. One entry—N. Aloore. Heifer, three years, in milk. One entry —N. Aloore. Heifer, two years. Three entries—N. Aloore 1,2, and 3. Heifer, one year. Five entries—N. Aloore 1,2, and 3. Best unregistered grade Jersey cow or heifer, in milk. Three entries —K. Rodger I, E. Arnold 2. Champion bull—-N. Aloore. Champion cow—N. Aloore. DAIRY CATTLE—CROSSBRED FOR DAIRY PURPOSES. Cow, any age, in milk. One entry—K. Rodger. Best dairy cow. any breed or cross. One entry—Aliss Quin. Cottar’s cow. to be exhibited by owner of not more than four cows. Three entries—Rev. Air Norton 1. K. Rodger 2. Heifer, one year. Two entries—P. V. Quin 1. FAT CATTLE. One fat bullock. Three entries—Lischner and Al’Neil 1,2, and 3. One fat heifer. One entry—Lischner and Al’Neil. Best conditioned calf, any breed or cross, under six months. Four Jack Smith 1, D. D. Potts 2, A. G. Dumbleton 3.

The Dairy Federation’s cup, valued £5 ss. for best cow or heifer, any breed or cross. Won in 1928 by N Aloore: 1929, N. Aloore. Most points ,in cattle—Airs Wilson. SHEEP.

Judgs: Messrs A. S. and W\ Alurray (Warepa). ROMNEY AIARSH.

Ram, any age. Four ‘ entries—James Edgar 1, D. Robertson 2 and 3. Ram. one shear. Three entries—D. Robertson 1 and 3, James Edgar 2. Two rams, one shear. Three entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2, James Edgar 3. One dry ewe. two shear or over. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. Two ewes and lambs. Two entries—D. Robertson 1.

One ewe and lamb. Two entries—D Robertson 1.

Two ewes, one shear. Two entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. One ewe, one shear. Three entries —D. Robertson 1 and 2. Five rams, one shear. Four entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2. James Edgar 3. Ram lamb. Three entries—D. Robertson 1 and 2, Al. Ferguson 3. Ewe lamb. Four entries—D. Robertson 1, Al. Ferguson 2 and 3. Farmer’s ram. Three entries—J. Edgar, jun., 1, K. Rodger 2 and 3. Champion ram—James Edgar. Champion ewe—D. Robertson. CORRIEDALS. Ram, any age. Three entries—-J, Edgar jun. 1, D. Robertson 2 and 3. Ram, one-shear. Two entries —D Robertson 1 and 2. One ewe and lamb. Two entries- D Robertson 1. Two ewes, one-shear. Two entries—D Robertson 1.

Two rams, one-shear. One entry—D Robertson.

One ewe. one-shear. Three entries—D Robertson 1 and 2. Champion ram —J. Edgar, jun. Champion ewe—D. Robertson. HALFBRED.

Ram, any age. One entry—D. Robertson.

Ram, one-shear. One entry—D. Robertson.

Two ewes and lambs. Two entries— Alex. Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2. One ewe and lamb. Four entries— Alex. Robertson 1,2, and 3. Two ewes, one-shear. Four entries—Al. APAuley 1, D. Robertson 2. Two wethers, one-shear. Three entries —A. Robertson 1, Al. APAuley 2, A. Ottrey 3. One ewe, one-shear. Seven entries—A. Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2, Al. M'Auley 3. One wether, one-shear. Five entries— A. Robertson 1, A. Ottrey 2, D. Robertson 3. SOUTHDOWN. Ram, any age. Eight entries— P. V. Quin 1, W. Kirk 2. J. D. Rodger 3. Champion ram—P. V. Quin. CROSSBREDS.

Judge: Air Walter Alurray (Balc'utha). Two ewes, one-shear, fine wool. Nine entries—Alex. Robertson 1, D. Robertson 2, John Edgar, jun. 3,

Two wethers, one-shear, fine wool. L’hree entries—Fleming Bros. 1, K. Rodger 2. Two ewes, one-shear, strong wool. Eleven entries —Alex. Robertson 1, Feming Bros. 2. D. Robertson 3.

, Two wethers, one-shear, strong wool. Three entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 3, D. Robertson 2. One ewe, one-shear, fine wool. Eleven entries —Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, Alex. Robertson 3. One wether, one-shear, fine wool. Six entries—Fleming Bros. 1, D. Robertson 2 and 3. One ewe, one-shear, strong wool. Four teen entries—Fleming Bros. 1, Alex. Robertson 2 and 3. One wether, one-shear, strong wool. Three entries—Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, D. Robertson 3. One ewe, with lamb at foot, fine wool. Five entries—D. Robertson 1, A. Robertson 2, ,W. Pringle- 3. One ewe, with lamb at foot, strong wool. Seven entries—Al. Ferguson 1, A. Robertson 2, AV. Pringle 3. FAT SHEEP. Judge: Air Walter Alurray (Balelutha). Pen of three crossbred wethers, any age. Four entries —Fleming Bros. 1 and 3, Al. Ferguson 2. Three crossbred ewes, any age. Nine entries—Al. Ferguson 1, D. Robertson 2. George Stuart 3. Three halfbred wethers, any age. Three entries —Al. APAuley 1, Alex. Robertson 2, Al. Ferguson 3.

Three fat lambs, suitable for freezing. Five entries —P. A'. Quin 1, D. Robeitson 2

Pen of three fat lambs, any weight Dam lambs barred). 'Three entries—AV. Pringle 1, AA 7 . Kirk 2, D. Robertson 3. One heaviest’ fat lamb. Four entries — W. Kirk 1, K. Rodger 2, D. D. Potts 3. Best pet Jamb. Four entries—Aliss Chrissie APDonald 1, AA 7 . Kirk 2. D. Robertson 3.

Three wethers, any breed or cross, most suitable for the frozen meat trade. Four entries —K. Rodger 1 and 2. Al. APAuley 3. Three maiden ewes, any breed or cross, most suitable for the frozen meat trade. Five entries —K. Rodger 1, D. Robertson 2, J. Edgar, jun. 3. Three maiden ewes, under 18 months, any breed or cross. Five entries —D. Robertson 1.

Three wethers or maiden ewes, any age, not to exceed 1801 b live weight. Six entries —K. Rodger 1. Al. APAuley 2. HORSES. DRAUGHT HORSES. Judge: Air AA 7 . Allison (Alilton).

Brood mare, with foal at foot. Four entries —Fleming Bros. 1, Felix Bradfield (Owaka) 2. Filly, three years. Three entries — Fleming Bros. 1. Filly, two years. Three entries—K. Rodger 1, D. D. Potts 2. Filly, one year. Six entries —A. Cumming 1, Fleming Bros. 2, John Williams (Kelso) 3. Gelding, three years. Two entries — Fleming Bros. 1. Gelding, two years. One entry—AV. Kirk. Dry mare. Two entries—Fleming Bros. 1. Gelding. One entry—Fleming Bros. Pair of mares or geldings (or one of each), bred by exhibitor. Three entries — Fleming Bros. 1 and 2. Alare, with two of her progeny (all to be judged). Two entries—Fleming Bros. 1. 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 and 2, F. Bradfield 3. Foal, colt or filly, to be shown with or without dam. Four entries—Fleming Bros. 1, F. Bradfield 2. Champion and reserve champion female —Fleming Bros. Air R. Hamilton’s (Kelso) trophy, valued two guineas, for best colt, filly, or gelding, two years and under, on the ground, sired by Rosencraig—A. Cumming. The Tapanui Courier’s cup. value £5 ss, for most points in draught horses - —Fleming Bros. LIGHT HORSES. Judge: Air Gordon Alaze (Kakapuaka). Cob. 15 hands or undei* up to 12st Five entries—Aliss K. Wood 1, Peter Aulds (Riversdale) 2, Len Jones 3. Best paced hack. Fourteen entries— Aliss K. Wood 1, Thomas Horne 2, G. D. Sand 3. Pony, under 141 hands, ridden by boy or girl under 15. Seven entries —Len Jones 1, .Thomas Horne 2, AA 7 . T. Clearwater (Alataura) 3. Pony, under 13 hands, ridden by boy or girl under 15. Five entries—Len Jones 1, W. T. Clearwater 2. Alexander Keir 3 Lady’s hack, to be ridden by a lady. Nine entries—R. APCallum 1, Aliss K Wood 2, Aliss Alison Al. Pannett (Aliiler’s Flat) 3. Best lady rider—Aliss K. Wood. Pony, 13 hands and under, in harness. Four entries—Len Jones 1, J. A. APDonald 2, Alvan Edgar 3. Pony, 14 hands and under, in harness. Five entries—Len Jones 1, J. A. APDonald 2, Alvan Edgar 3. Single buggy horse. Five entries—E. Mason 1, Aliss K. AA’ood, 2, Thomas Horne 3 Harness horse, 15 hands and under. Eight entries—Aliss K. Wood 1, Peter Aulds 2, J. A. APDonald 3.

Dogcart horse. One entry—John Aliller.

Best boy rider —Len Jones. Best girl rider—Gladys Jones. Trotting stallion, any age. One entry— J. Powell.

Hack filly, colt, or gelding, two years (thoroughbreds barred). Two entries— Thomas Whyte 1, James Whyte 2. Roadster or hack, weight carrier up to 15st. Seven entries—Miss K. AVood (Beaumont) 1, Bruce Smellie (Miller’s Flat) 2, G. D. Shand 3. Roadster or hack, up to 13st. Ten entries—R. APCallum (Balelutha) 1, George AVayte (Otamita) 2, Aliss K. Wood 3. Roadster or hack, up to list. Ten entries—R. APCallum 1, AV. M. Roxby 2, Aliss K. AVood 3.

Roadster or hack, three years (in saddle). Six entries—AA 7 . Af. Roxby 1, K. Rodger 2, Thomas Horne 3.

Alarc or gelding, up to lOcwt, to be driven in a spring cart or other vehicle. Three entries —A. S. Edgar 1, K. Rodger 2, AV. Spillane 3. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Airs Craig (Balelutha). 11b fresh butter. Seven entries —Airs R. APDonald 1, Airs Al. Robertson 2, Al:ss Al’Beath 3. lib Powdered Butter. Seven entries — Aliss Al’Beath 1, Mrs Robertson 2, Aliss Effie Edgar 3. Fancy butter, not less than 21b. Tyco entries —Aliss Al’Beath 1, Airs James Sim 2.

Fancy butter, for tea table. Two entries—Airs James Sim 1. Miss Al’Beath 2. Plain oven scones. Six entries —Airs James Sim 1, Airs AA 7 . Ramsay 2, Airs Al. Robertson 3.

Girdle scones. Eight entries —Airs D. Beattie, jun., 1; Aliss APBeath 2, Airs Al. Robertson 3.

Fancy scones. Five entries—Mrs R. APDonald I. Airs D. Beattie, jun., 2, Al i s James Sim 3.

Fruit cake, dark coloured, iced cakes barred. Six entries —Aliss Braudigam 1, Airs Al. Robertson 2, Airs James Sim 3.

Fruit cake, light coloured, iced cakes barred. Four entries —Aliss Braudigam 1, Airs R. APDonald 2, Aliss Alacnee 3. Sponge cake. Six entries —Aliss Al’Beath 1. Airs Al. Robertson 2, Aliss M. J. Haugh 3. Tray cakes, six varieties, for afternoon tea. Six entries —Airs James Sim 1, Al'ss Jean Cleghorn 2, Aliss Al. Clabburn 3, Aliss Effie Edgar, h. e. Home-made bread, white. Five enaries—Airs R. APDonald 1. Airs Al. Robertson 2. Aliss Effie Edgar 3.

Home-made bread, brown. Four enarics—Airs Al. ’ Robertson 1, Airs R. M’Donald 2. Airs J. D. Rodger 3. Plate of pikelets. Eight entries —Airs R. APDonald 1. Airs D. Beattie, jun., 2, Aliss Effie Edgar 3, Airs James Sim. h. c. Jam. other than strawberry. Fifteen entries —Aliss Quin 1. Airs James Sim 2, Airs James Johnston 3, Airs Al. Robertson h. c.

Strawberry jam. Six entries —Airs Al. Robertson 1. Airs John Fleming 2, Airs R. APDonald 3. Jelly. Fourteen entries —Al'ss Eliza Edgar 1. Aliss Effie Edgar 2, Aliss Alacnee 3. Airs T. Wilson h. c. Oatcake. Three entries—Airs R. APDonald 1, Airs James Sim 2, Aliss Al. Russell 3. *

Shortbread. Seven entries —Airs R M’Donald 1. Aliss Braudigam 2, Aliss Al Russell 3. Aliss Al’Beath h. c. AMATEUR CLASSES.

Powdered butter. One entry—Alias APBeath. Fresh butter. Two entries—Aliss Al’Beath 1. Aliss K. Edgar 2. Plain oven scones. Six entries —Airs J. A. APDonald 1, Aliss Alary Haugh 2, Aliss APBeath 3.

Girdle scones. Six entries —Aliss APBeath 1, Aliss Aleade 2 Aliss E. APDonald 3. Aliss Al. Clabburn c. Fancy’ scones. Six entries —Aliss E. APDonald 1, Aliss Alary Haugh 2, Aliss Al. Clabburn 3. Aliss Al’Beath h. c. Fruit cake. dark. Four entries —Aliss Al’Beath 1, Aliss Effie Edgar 2, Alias Clabburn 3. Fruit cake, light. Three entries —Aliss APBeath 1, Airs John Black 2, Aliss Wood 3. Sponge cake. Six entries —Aliss E. APDonald 1, Aliss APBeath 2, Lena Fleming 3. Shortbread. Seven entries —Aliss Alary Haugh 1. Aliss Alarion Clabburn 2, Aliss Lena Fleming 3. Pikelets. Six entries —Aliss E. M’Donald 1, Aliss Al’Beath 2, Aliss Effie Edgar 3. COMPETITIONS. Judge: Air Gordon Alaze. Best jumping hack. Seven entries —T. Horne (Alorton Alains) 1, G. Wayte (Otamita) 2, J. Aliller 3. Pony trot, under 13 hands. Five entries —L. Jones (Riversdale) 1, -J. A. M’Donald (Lumsden) 2, T. Clearwater 3. Pony Trot, under hands —L. Jones 1, D. M’Beath 2, H. Al. Al’lntyre 3. Polo Race. Seven entries —Aliss Pannett (Aliller’s Flat) 1.

Hospital charges were discussed at a meeting of the Waikato Hospital Board on Thursday. A remit to the coming conference suggesting a uniform charge of 12s a day being disapproved. The board resolved that --9 s, as now charged, was sufficient. The board authorised extensions and the purchase of equipment of a total cost of £23,850. The board passed the plans for a maternity block to cost £12,000.