TAIHAPE A. & P. SHOW.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11765, 27 February 1919, Page 5

TAIHAPE A. & P. SHOW.

The annual show of the Rangitikei A. and P. Association was held at Taihape on Wadnesaay, 26th inet., in perfect weather.

The most noticeable feature was the increase in the naater of cattle exhibited, which may he taken as an indication that the farmers of this districtjare no longer regarding sheep-farming es the ‘only lucrative form of stock-rising. Sheep, as usual, were largely exhibited, and the sm*ll number of other breeds exhibited indicated very clearly vhat Romney Marsh sheep are nost generally favoured. The farm produce and home industries sections were again a pleasing feature, and in regard to the former it was shown that his district mast be noted for a soil of great fertility.

Tlifi numerous side-shows were well patronised throughout the day, and proceedings were enlivened for the large crowd by the musio supplied by the Taihape Municipal Hand.

The show was a great success in every way, and except for that of the first year the attendance was a record, Every train from the north and south was well filled and passenger cars had to ha attached to goods trains in order to cope with the number of passengers.

SHEEP. Parebred Romneys: Three rams over 31 months, A R Fannin hape) 1; R G Sharpe (Fordell) 2; ram over 21 months, A R Fannin 1 and 3; G A Wheeler (Taoroa)2; three rams order 21 months, A R Fannin 1 and 2; R G Sharpe, 3; one ram under 21 months, A R Fannn 1,2, 3; three irama, in wool, G A Wheeler 1; J G Oollina (Taoroa) 2; A R Fannin 3; ram lamb, in wool, A R Fannin 1; G A Wheeler 3; J G Collins 3; two ewes over 21 months A R Fannin 1, R G Sharpe 2; oue ewe over 21 months. A, R Fannin, 1; P Batley (Moa whaugo) 2 and 3 ; two ewes under 21 months, A R Fannin 1; one ewe under 21 months, W H Dockery, (Mataroa) 1; P Bailey 2; A gR Fannin 8; three ewe lambs in wool, G A Wheeler 1 and 2; J G Oollins 3; ewe lamb in wool, A B Fannin 1, 2;- and 3. LincolnsMr R G Sharpe of Fordell, was practically the only exhibitor, and secured first prize for the following Three rams under 21 months, three rams over 21 mouths, one ram over 21 'months, one ram under 21 months, "three lamb rams, three lamb ewes, oue ram lamb, oue ewe lamb, three ram lambs in wool, three ewe lambs in wool, two ewes over 21 months, two ewes under 21 months. The exhibits of Mr G L Marshall (Marton) was awarded second prize, and that of Mr R Wilkie (Taihape) third prize in the class for ram over 21 months.

Soutbdowus: —The first prize i».i every class but one was woo by Messrs W Reid and Son (Feilding), Mr R G Sharpe (Fordell), secured first and champion for oue ew a of any age, and second prizes for ra m over 31 months, and for ewe lambs in wool. Messrs Reid and awarded first and champion for ram over 21 months.

Farmers’ Glasss:—Three Romney ewes over 21 months, D Scott (Taihape) 1 and 3; three Romney ewes under 21 months, D Scott 1 and 2; three ewes, Romney Lincoln cross, (over 21 months) R Wilkie (Taihape) 1; under 21 monthe, R Wilkie 1; five flock ewes, Romney or Romney cross, D Scott 1, and 2; .pet lamb, Kenneth Winks (Raetihi) 1; M Stead (Taihape) 2; Royd (Taihape) 3. Fni Sheep;—fc'ive wethers, Down creases, under 21 months, W Reid asi Sonr(Feilding) 1; J G Goodyer (Raetihi) 2; five maiden awes, Do wn crosses. W Reid and Son 1, and 2; five maiden ewes, long wool or long wool crosses. under 31 months, W Reid and Son 1; five wethers longwocl or longwool crosses, under 21 months, J Bartosh (Raukura) 1 and 3; W Reid and Son 2; five wethers, between 31 and 33 months, W Reid and Son 1; HD Bennett (Taibape) 2; J Bartosh (Raukura) 3; five e ves, longwool or crosses, Reid and Son; D Scott 2 and 3; five ifafc ewes, heaviest weights, W Reid and Sou 1 and 3; D Scott 2.

Fat Lambs Fire Down crosses in wool, W Reid and Son (Feildmg) 1 and 2; five loogwooi crosses, shorn, H D Bennett 1 and 3; W Raid and Son 3; five long wool crosses in wool, HD Bennett 1 and 2; W Heid and Son 3; five heaviest weights, shorn, W Reid and Son 1; H D Bennett 2 and 3. CATTLE. Fat cattle— Cow or heifer, J W Smith (Utikn) 1, D Scott (Taihape) 2 and 3, H D Bennett (Taihape) h.c. ; bollock, H D Bannett 1 end 2. A W Bicknell (Taihape) 8, J H Stodart (Opaea) h.c.; ihree steers, H D Bennett 1, J Baitosh 2 and 3; three steers, over three years, J. , Stodart 1. I Purebred Cattle Shorthorns: 8011, Dalziell Bros. (Hnnferyille) Ist and champion; J Webb (Taihape) 2 ; bull calved after July Ist, 1917, I Dalziell Bros. 1 and 2; cow, calved before July Ist, 1917, Dalziell Bros, let, champion, 2nd and 3rd; heifer, Dalziell Bros, two firsts, one second and ene third in two classes; heifer, calved after July 1917, J Bartosh (Rauknra) 1 and 2. Herefords: Bull, Q A Wheeler (Taorca) Ist and champion; hall, G A Wheeler 1,2 and 3, M Corrigan (Rankora) h.c.; cow G A Wheeler let and champion; heifer, G A Wheeler lr; bull, G A Wheeler 1; run Hereford bull, H Connolly (Kanknra) 1, D Addis (Ranknra) 2 and 3. Friesian: Ball, H Phillies 1, T W Williams 2; ball, T W Williams iMataroa) Ist and champion; ball, O E Darvill (Taihaoe) 1; cow. T W Williams, 2.2 and 3; heifer, M Bennett (Mataroa) 1 and 2; heifer, T W Williams 1 and 2; bull, T W Williams 1 and 2. Jerseys; bull, A. Crawford (Taihspe) 2; cow, A Crawford 1 Milking Shorthorns:-"Boll, J i’ Taylor (Piriaka) l = t and champion : ball, S S Timbs (Taihape) 1; bull, T W Williams (Mataroa) 2; cow, J T Taylor 1; heifer, J T Taylor 1; heifer, S S Tirobs Ist andrehampion; heifer, J T Taylor 1; ball, J T Taylor 1; two heifer. 3 , S S Timba 1. Dairy Cattle— Cow. any grade, A Crawford 1 and 2 .7 T Taylor 3; heifer, dry, A Crawford 1, H D Bennett 2 and 3: heifer, since July, 1917, A Crawford 1 and 3. S S Timbs 2; heifer.before Jniy.:9l7, Crawford . 2, J H Missen 2 Calves—Three handfed: J T Taylor 2. HORSES. " Draughts—Drymars, T M?nn(Rau kora) 1 and 2; T W Williams (Mataroa) 3; mare with fial at foot, T Mann 1 and 2; filly or.gelding, H D Bennett let and champion; mare or ;

gelding foa'ed before August, 1915, T W Williams Ist, 2nd and champion. P Pine 3; pah harness horses, T Williams 1; colt, T Mann 1. Miscellaneous Horses General utility horse. Punch Fine (Taihape) 1; delivery cart horse, E MoLaaghlan (Taihape) 1, Lnarjnd Bros, 2; delivery carthorse, R Wilson and Co, 1, E McLaughian 3; spring cart horse, R Wilson and Co. 1, E McLaughian 2 ; mare suitable for breeding remounts, J Bartosh 4 1; remmnt mare or gelding, Miss G Maher (Hastings) 1, J McMahon (Ruauui) 2. Harness Horses—Tandem team, A K Ojerton 1; pair A K Overtou 1; single horse, D Neagie Ist and champion, Misa G Maher 2; pony, A K Overton 1 and 3: lady’s horse.D Neagie 1, Miss G Maher 3; mare or gelding, D Neagie 1. PIGS. Berkshires: —Boar, over 13 months, JT Taylor (i-'iriaka) 1; boar, 13 months or under, J T Taylor Ist and champion ; and second t3ud, J- MoKeown (Taihaps) 3; sow over;l2 mouths, J T Taylor 1; sow 12 months and under, J McKeowu 1; J T Taylor 2; ; W Anderson iTaihape) 3. Tamworth The only exhibitor was T Taylor (Piriaka), who was awarded four firsts and one second for his exhibits in the four classes. YorkshireJ T Taylor was the only exhibitor, and was awarded four firsts and one sceoud. Baooners: —Two porkers, not to exceed 69 lbs, .1 T .Taylor .1 ; bacon pig, Taylor. MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES Dairy Produce Separator butler, Mrs A W Bickuell (Taihape) 1 ; Mrs W MoOombie (Raukura) 3. Vegetables; —Twelve pea pods, J K Gorrie (Taibape) *1; F Swindells (Taihape) 3; cabbages. F Swindells 1; W J Bashford 2; carrots, J W Basbford 1 and 2; turnips, J W Bashford 1; parsnips, W -J Bashford 1;P Swindells 3; onions, F Swindells 1; W J Bashford 3; white potatoes, J K Gorrie 1; F Swindells 2; red potatoes, D Broome (Taihape) 1 and 3; variety of potatoes, F Swindells 1; red beet, F Swindells 1. W J Bashford 2; e?chalots, W J Bashford 1; R Anderson 2; D Broome, 3; rhubarb, A K Overton (Pukeokahu) 1; Mrs R Wilkie (Taihape) 2; collection of vegetables, F Swindells 1; W J Bashford 2; onions, F Swindells 1; WJ' Bashford 3: broad beaus, J K Gorrie 1; v¥ J Bashford 2; potatoes, F Swindells 1. Fruits:—Dessert apples, B A Fraser (Taihape) 1 and 3; cooking apples, J H Misaen 1; dessengplurns, B A Fraser 1 and 2; cooking plums, J H Missen 1; peaches, B A Fraser. Floral Section: —Hand bouquet prepared by children: Rhodn Broome 1, Nora Fannin 2. HOME INDUSTRIES Bread, pastry, etc. :—White bread, MrsJS Thome (Pukeokahu) two firsts and one second, Miss D. McDonald (Mataroa) one second ; brown bread, Mrs Butcher (Petane) 1 and 3; wheatmeal scones, Mrs Swindells 3; white scones, Miaa D. McDonald 1, Mrs S. Thorne 3, Mrs Butcher 3; sis vvnite scones, MiSftS. Thorne 1, Mrs M C irrigau (Raukura) 3 ; pound cake, Mrs E Sheath 1, Mrs D. Neagie 2, Mrs Butcher 3; Madeira cake, Mrs E Sheath 1 and 2, Miss W Timbs 3; sponge cake, Mrs E. Sbeath 1; and Miss M McCormick 2; sponge sandwich, Mrs E Sbeath 1; ginger bread, Mrs D Neagie 3; shortbread, Mrs Goldfinch 1, Mrs W. McCombie 2; oat cake, Miss D McDonald 1, Mrs Swindells 2; cream puffs, Mrs E Sheath J and 2; sponge roll. Mrs E Sheath 1, Mrs S Thorne 2; pikelets Mrs Swindells 1, Mrs Thorne 2. Classes for girls under 36:—Variety of cakes, Miss M Campbell (Uhun) l. Miss R Miller (Tafliape)3; scones, Miss B Bickuell (Taihape) 1; jam carts, Mies B EicKneli 1; family cake, Mias Eicknell 1; sponge sandwich Miss Bickuell 1; Miss Q Scott 2. Preserves, Pickles, etc, :—Marmalade, Mrs W McCombie 1, Mrs R Campbell 2; jam (one variety), Miss R. Campbell 1, Mrs W. McOombie 2; jam (assorted), Mrs W. McCombie 1, Mrs Swindells 2; jellies, Mrs R Campbell 1; tomato Fauce, Mrs R Campbell 1 ; chutney, Mrs Swindells 1; mustard pickles, Mrs R Campbell 1; vinegar pickles, Mrs R Campbell 1; preserved fruit, Mrs R Campbell 1: twelve hen eggs, Mrs Hay (Raetihi) 1. Honey —Extracted, Mrs 0 E Laidley (Raukura); oue comb,Mrs 0 B Laidlay; tour sections in comb, O E Laidlay 3, D Hay (Tnihape)2.