CANTERBURY SHOW.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 11121, 8 November 1907, Page 6

CANTERBURY SHOW.

(Par Press Association.)

CHRISTCHURCH, last night. . The Canterbury, A. and P. Association's Metropolitan Show continued to-day in wet weather: The bulk of tEe judging took place during the day, and competitions were held in the afternoon. All of the .sheep classes were well filled. There was a. magnificent exhibition of English. Leicesters, Messrs R. and J. Reid and Mr G. Kelland capturing the honors in the two principal ram classes.' There was also a gratifying display of Border Leicesters, included among which being a number; of fine rams recently imported from Scotland. There was a rather better show of Lincoln s than usual, this breed having lately come into the greatest favor. Messrs Bealey Bros., the noted Romney , breeders, were strongly represented by notable specimens of the variety. „ There was a good show of Southdowns, whilst Shropshire^ were unusually conspicuous. The Ryland breed was exhibited for the first time in considerable numbers. This variety is likely to find considerable vogue among fat lamb breeders. Oorriadales, the New Zealand made breed of sheep,- produced by a combination of longwool and merino, were largely represented. Sir G. Clifford showed a very fine lot of first-cross Lincolns. Merino fat 6heep were much better than usual, , having come on remarkably well since shearing. Merinos in most sections were also very good. Draught horses afforded an excellent display as a' whole, although, of course, they were, not up to la\t y-jRiVs number. With very few exceptions, all the entrants were time to type. The judges (Messrs Alexander and Patrick), being large importers, it was anticipated that the v would favor the new stamp, with lighter form and bone. As events proved, however, they distributed their awards fairly evenly among the old and new types. For the first time in his brilliant career, Mr J. Boag's Royal Standard was beaten in the aged entire class,. Mr J. Sinail's Baron Carlton (imp.) being first, Mr T. Davidson's New Zealand-bred Here-I-go being second, Mr John Shearer' Premier's Pride third, and Mr K. McIntosh's Glenzier-(imp.) very highly com--mended. Lv the three-year-old •' entire cla^s.MrD. Morrow's Mprtalto 111. was .first, Wyllie Bros. ' Black'Knight second,' 'and Mr H.tSauhder's P.rince Robert third For two'-yoar-old, Mr W. F. R. Buckley's colt was fii-st," Mr J. Shearer's Premier: Craig second, and the same owner's Premier < "Adair- third.' '■ The, brood .mares were an excellent class ,'throughout. . the average of.. Canterbury quality , being . admirably" maintained;. * In the "working classes, however,' there ..was, a disastrous falling off, and the remark* able' circumstance of only;, three geldings of any age being found was recorded. .•' ; Shorthorn cattle made a magnificent show. In -Herefofds Mr G. F. . Moore (Wanranui) Avasthe only . exhibitor/ Mr H. v Rhodes .. showed some i fine" red' polled cattle. / Jers^jrs were, fairly, well represented." while in Ayrshires .Suainyside Mental Asylum and Dr^ Levinge were prabtically the only exhibitors, providing, n« they did, a: most numerous entry. Mr. R. ,B.v Clarkson' exhibited fat stock largely. Mr G. F. Moore entering the '• lists with him; Mr W. F. Buckley .gained first .for fat steers, and Mr A. G. - Keith . the award for fat ' cows. "Mr J. c C.\ N. Grigg showed a -number of Dutch Ffesiari cattle. Canterbury Agricultural College gained the -Shortliorn bull champiorisHip, withßiby of Vionlieu, Mr A ; Chamberlain's Ambush' being accorded the 'resej ;ye cliampionship. i John Dean's : estate Was first for three-year-old '• -bull." Sunnyside MenttiV Hospital's Inglewood 11. gai)i«?d the Avrshire bull. championship.- that- m JersVys being- annexed by Mr H. E. B. WatsonV Gold. Dust. In- niilkinff • cattle J. Jolin's trustees' 'Devonshire* Chief was firstfor Shorthorn bulls, Mr A.- Chamberlain securing , first,, second, and; third for cows. , Lady' Plunket attended t\ie- show torday. Tocmprrow (People's .Day) r will be the last"day of . the 6how.' • " ' - , CHRfSTC^URCH, this day. The. weather is fine but overcast. The tow'n "is 'crowded: 4 with 'visitors' for People's Day at' the' Show* . ' "