RANGITIKEI A. & P. SHOW.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10886, 26 February 1914, Page 5

RANGITIKEI A. & P. SHOW.

The Association was most unfortunate in weather conditions for its third annual Show yesterday, which was held on the Domain at Taihape. The attendance was not as large as on previous occasions, and there was also a lack of competition in the stock classes. The horse and pony competitions attracted a large number of entries, and there is no doubt that the jumping competitions'form the chief “draw” at A. and P. Shows. SHEEP. In Lincolns Jam-a Wilson (Marton) secured four firsts, five seconds and a third, D. G. Forlong and G. Brown a first each. Mr James Wilson won Mr Doole’s trophy £3 3s, and Mr D. G. Fotloog wins Mr D. Wilkie’s trophy £2 3s for champion ram J. Webb was the only competitor in English Leioesters Competition was very strong in Romneys, and R, Tanner and A. R. Fannin secured most of the prizes. D. H. Kilgour, J. Bartosh and L. Pleasants also secured prizes. G. H. Brown was the only exhibitor in Border Leioesters, and awarded two firsts and a second. FAT SHEEP. W. Reid and Son were first in five wethers, Down crosses, first and second in five wethers, 21 months and over, suitable-for freezing, and first and second in five fat ewes, heaviest weights, second in five maiden ewes, and third in five wethers, long wool. J. Webb secured first and second in five wethers, long wool, first and third in five maiden ewes, and second and third in five wethers, Down crosses. D. Scott first in five ewes, long wool, M. Morrison second and third. FAT LAMBS. W. Reid and Son secured first in five fat lamb?, Down crosses, and first in five fat lambs, long wool crosses. R. Wilkie was first in five fat lambs heaviest weights, and second in five fat lambs, long-wool crosses. FARMERS’ CLASSES. J, Bartosh ‘‘scooped the pool” in this class, winning five firsts and a second, and R. Wilkie three seconds. L. Pleasants was first in three Romney ewe lambs in wool, and J. Webb first in three English-Lefcester ewe lambs. J. Bartosh wins Mr Z. J. Davis’ special of £5 os for most points in this class. P. Reid was first and third in pet lamb, Mrs R. Wilkie second. HORSES. In draughts competition was been. Dry mare, Watt and Lowry 1; mare or gelding, W. J. Birch and Son, 1 and 2; pair of harness horses, W. J. Birch and Son 1; tandem team, W. J. Birch and Son 1; four-horse team, T. Mann 1,

Milk cart horse: J. Buckley 1. Fanners’ general utility horse: H. H, Gowdy 1 and 3. Tradesman’s single light horse and delivery cart, lOcwt: MoLaughlau Bros., ditto 300 wt., H, D. Bennett.'

Stallion most suitable for getting remounts: G. Maher’s Victor Hugo

HARNESS HORSES. Pair of buggy horses: W. J. Birch and Son. Tandem team, F. Cottrell. Single harness horse. F. Cottrell. Single harness pony: Alex Malcolm. Ladies’ horse: F. Cottrell 1 and 8, A. James 3. Mare or gelding, F. Cottrell 1 and 8, A. James 8.

SADDLE HORSES. Weight-carrying hack, 14at: O. G. Rowell 1, P. H. Fergusson 3, Light-wefght hack, 12st: P. H. Fergusson 1, Miss Helen Howard 3. Light-weight hack, list: H. Powell 1 R. B. Hair 3 Weight-carrying, cob: O. G. Powell 1, T. O, Kebble 2, R. M. Bower 3. Lady’s hack, O. G. Powell 1, R. B. Hair 2. Dis trict lady’s hack: O. G. Powell 1, K. B. Hair 2. Two hacks: O. G. Powell 1, R. B. Hair 3. PONIES. Pony over 13 hands, to be ridden by boy: A. Malcolm 1, Y. N. Randolph 2, J. Nichols 3. Pony, to be ridden by girl: A. Malcolm 1. V. N. Randolph 2, J. Nichols 8. Pony, IB hands and under: J. Pine 3, E. Goodsir 3, E. Theobold 8. School pony: Eva Jones 1, Madge Smith 2. Best girl rider: Meg Barnes.

Pony, 12.2 or under: Eva Jones 1, F, R. Small 2, Roger Simpson 3,

COMPETITIONS. Open Hunters’ Competition, Ist Rangitikei A. & P. Association’s silver cup 25gs, and £lO cash ; 2nd £5 sa, 3rd £3 3s.—Mr J. Bryce’s Twilight 1, Mr A. K. Overton’s Garrison 2, Mr A. Duthie’s Omnia 8. Thirteen entries.

Maiden Jumping Competition, Ist Mrs A. B. Gibbons’ £lO 10s, 2nd J. Beiliss’ £2 2s, 3rd £1. —Mr W. Hekenni 1, Mr W Raumawea 2, Mr D. Addis 8. Nine entries.

Leaping Competition, Ist Mr G. A. Wheeler’s special £lO 10s, 2nd Wakeman Bros. £5 os, 3rd £2 2s.— Mr A. K. Overton’s Garrison (B. Fitzherbert) 1, P. Ream's Merry Jack 2, W. McLennan’s Beeline 3. The jumping of the placed horses was first-class. High Jump.—Mr W. Hekenui 1, P. Fergusson 2. Best shop hack: F. Tomlinson 1. CATTLE. In Shorthorns Messrs J. Bartosh, A. R. Fanuin and D. Scott were the only exhibitors. J. Bartosh secured three firsts, and A. R. Fannin one first and three seconds. Mr J. Bartosh won the points prize. Mr A, W. Buoknell was the only exhibitor in Herefords, and was awarded a second prize. DAIRY CATTLE. Jersey bail: C. F. Brook 1, S. R. Lancaster 2. Holstein bull: O. Hopping 1, T. W. Williams 2. Shorthorn bull: J. Bartosh 1. Jersey cow in milk; S. R. Lancaster 1, A. Crawford 2. Holstein cow in milk: O. Hopping 1. Shorthorn cow in milk . F. Church er 1 and 2, Dairy cow, in milk: S. R. Lancaster 1, A. Crawford 2. Dairy heifer, 18 months: S. R, Lancaster 1 and 2. Dairy heifer, 1 year: O. Hopping 1, J. McCracken 3. Dairy heifer, in milk: S. R. Lan caster 1 and 3. Mr S. R. Lancaster wins Mr G. A. Wheeler’s special £5 5s for most points in dairy cattle. In fat cattle there were only six entries, and H. W. Smith got a first, G. Parke* and D. Scott a second each.

fi QS.?£B Berkshire boar: Mr Swenson 3, W. Prime 2. Devon boar: J. Moffeown’s Bob 1, H Phillips 2. Sovr,.G. Parker. Bacon pig: J. McCracken 1, G. Parker 2 and 3, ' DAIRY PRODUCE. Separator butter, Bibs: Mrs Alex Malcolm 1, Mrs O. Sob erf 3, Mrs J. A. Anderson 3. MISCELLANEOUS Mr F. Herdegen secured eight firsts and two seconds in the fruit class, ami Mrs S Forster a first. There were only four competitors. In the public schools section Torero School was awarded first prize lor best collection of vegetables, and Taihape first for collection of farm and garden roots. In vegetables competition was confined to a few exhibitors, W. J. Forster faking most of the prizes. Taihape School was awarded a first for six carrots. The Home Industries section was the best show of exhibits on the ground, and competition was keen in all classes Mrs A. Train was awarded first for six scones, there being eighteen entries, and first in six bottles preserved fruit. Mrs J. E. Tburstou was successful in several classes. Mi.a Addis, Misses P. and J. Smith, Mrs S. Forster, Mrs J. A. Anderson, and Mrs A. Clinton were also among the prize-winners. Miss D. Addis was awarded first for hand bouquet prepared by school children.

Mrs S. Fester wins McLaughlin Bros.’ silver cop for most points in Home Industries.

A sale on account of W. J. Birch, Esq., Thoresby, Marton, of his stud flock of Romney sheep was held on the Show grounds by Messrs Abraham and Williams and Dalgety and Co. The following prices were realised:—2th ewes 4th ewes 4%g8, 6th ewes f m. ewes 2 % to 4gs, imported f.m. ewe ewe lambs and ram lambs to. 4^gs-