COURTENAY A. & P. SHOW

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 864, 16 November 1916, Page 10

COURTENAY A. & P. SHOW

ANNUAL EXHIBITION. HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. FUNCTION MARRED BY WIT WEATHER. The Courlenay Agricultural and Pastoral Association held its annual exhibition on the society's show grounds at Kirwee to-day. Like the other Canterbury shows, Courtcnay attracts a wide range of exhibits, including a liberal number of horses, cattle, and sheep, and this year the Association is in the happy position of being able to record an increase in entries. This is all the more praiseworthy in view of the fact that practically every other show, if not showing a decided decrease, has only just been able to catalogue entries on a par with the previous fixture. One of the most regrettable features of the Canterbury shows, and Courtcnay is no exception, is the surprising lack of competition in many of the classes. If one section it; more noticeably affected than another by this, it is the sheep, as is evidenced at to-day's show. The Border Leicester pens were solely given over to Mr G. Nixon's sheep; flic English Leicester almost entirely to Messrs R. and .1. Reed; and the Shropshire Down, with one exception, to Mr D. Mulholland. The Southdowns attracted more competition, as did also the crossbreds. In a season of this kind it was Only reasonable to look for a fair response in the fat sheep section, but in five of the classes there was not a single sheep entered. The only two entries were from the Jarman Bros, for two special prizes. Taking the sheep altogether, however, there was a gratifying increase. Cattle also showed an increase in numbers, and most of last year's prize-winners were again entered. In the Ayrshlres, Mr W. .1. Jenkins, who swept the board last year, was again unopposed. The other breeds afforded more interest as there was competition in each class. The entry of horses was a disap-

pointment as regards numbers, both in draughts and light horses, but more especially in the light horse section. The reason for the falling off in light horses is fairly obvious, for many of the young riders are away at the front, leaving lio one to fit the animals for the ring. And again the advent of the motor car and motor cycle is playing havoc in this section. Many of the old favourites came forward again amongst the draughts, and Mr E. E. Jenkins was a large competitor as were also Messrs J. and P. Clinton, of Darfield. The ladies of the district rose to the occasion in their usual style, and brought forward their cakes, dairy produce, etc., for competition. There ■was a substantial increase in this section. The Association's grounds were looking at their best, and under the able guidance of the secretary, Mr G. T. Robertson, the day's proceedings worked admirably.

Heavy rain commenced about 1 p.m. The success of the show, from the point of view of the attendance of the public was in consequence somewhat marred. Selections were played during the day by a section of the C.Y.C. Band. The following table shows a list of entries for the last four years, exclusive of post entries:— 1913. 1911. 1915. 1910. Sheep !)1 UK B.'! 119 Cattle . r )(i 34 37 51 Draught horses .. 01 31 57 42 Light horses .. 123 101 122 95 Pigs 7 5 8 3 Poultry .. .. 10 20 21 21 Dogs 21 15 12 8 Cookery, farm produce, etc 105 210 214 230 Totals .. .. 570 537 • 551 575 The following is the prize list:— SHEEP. MERINO. (Judges: Messrs P. \V. Lochhcad and A. Matheson.) Three ewes, with lambs at foot (4) : J. Sowden 1, 2, and 3. BOPDEB LEICESTER. (Judges: Messrs A. Drummond and J. Linton.) Ram, over 18 months (2): J. Nixon 1 and 2. Pain, under 18 months (2) : J. Nixon 1 and 2. Two ewes, with lambs at foot (1): J. Nixon 1. Two ewe hoggets (1) : J. Nixon 1. Single ewe (2): J. Nixon 1 and 2. Single, ewe hogget (2): J. Nixon 1 and 2. ENGLISH LEICESTEB. (Judges: Messrs A. Drummond and J. Linton.) Bam, over 18 months (2): R. and J. Beid 1 and 2, C. Rudd v.h.c. Rum, under 18 months (3) : B. and J. Beid 1 and 2. Two ewes, with lambs at foot (2) : B. and J. Beid 1 and 2. Two ewe hoggets (3): \V. J. Jenkins 1, B. and J. Beid 1 and 2. Single ewe, with lamb at foot (2) : B. and J. Beid 1 and 2. Single ewe hogget (3): B. and J. Beid 1, YV. .1. Jenkins 3. Selling Class.- Three flock ram hoggets (1): W. J. Jenkins 1. SOUTHDOWN.

(Judges: Messrs H. Overton and J. Deans.) Bam, over 18 months (3): J. A. Adams 1, A. W. Adams 2. Bam, under 18 months (0) : W. J. Jenkins 1, A. W. Adams 2, J. J. Cogan 3 and h.c. Two ewes, with lambs at foot (3) : Jarman Bros. 1, W. J. Jenkins 2, J. J. Cogan h.c. Two ewe hoggets (0) : W. J. Jenkins' 1, J. J. Cogan 2, J. A. Adams 3. Single ewe, with lamb at foot (3): Jarman Bros. 1, W. J. Jenkins 2. Single ewe hogget (7): W. J. Jenkins 1 and 2, J. J. Cogan 3. Three flock hoggets (selling class) (4): Jarman Bros. 1, A. W. Adams 2. Single ewe, with lamb at foot: Jarman Bros. 1, W. J. Jenkins 2. Single ewe hogget: W. J. Jenkins 1 and 2, J. J. Cogan 3. Selling Class.—Three-flock ram hoggets: Jarman Bros.. 1, A. W. Adams 2. CBOSSBBED. (Judges: Messrs B. \V. Lochhead and A. \V. Matheson.) Three ewes (1): A. Robertson 1. Three wether hoggets (2) : H. Roper 1 and 2. Three ewe hoggets (4) : J. Sowden 1, H. Roper 1 and 3. Three wether hoggets (1): J. Sowden 1. Three crossbred ewes (1): H. McClelland 1. SHROPSHIRE DOWN.

(Judges: Messrs H. Overton and J. Deans.) Ram, over 18 months: D. Mulhollaud 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months (3): O. Mulhollaud 1, Jarman Bros. 2. Two ewes, with lambs at foot (2): 1). Mulhollaud 1 and 2. Two ewe hoggets (2): O. Mulhollaud 1 and 2. Single ewe (2) : D. Mulhollaud 1 and 2. Single ewe hogget (3) : 1). Mulhollaud 1, Jarman Bros. 2. Three flock ram hoggets (2): D. Mulhollaud 1 and 2. OTHER CLASSES. Three ewe hoggets (5) : D. Mulhollaud 1 and 2, Jarman Bros. 3. FAT SHEEP. Best five fat wethers, for freezing purposes: Jarman Bros. 1. Best pen of live fat wethers or maiden ewes, shorn: Jarman Bros. 1. FAT LAMBS. (Judges: Messrs F. Steel and E. Whelan.) Three long-woolled lambs, not over 701b (3): Jarman Bros. 1, H. McClelland 2, Beatty Bros. 3. Three down or down cross lambs (4): Jarman Bros. 1, Beatty Bros. 2, H. McClelland 3. Three long-woolled lambs, not over 821b (2) : Beatty Bros. 1, H. McClelland 2. Three long-woolled lambs, not over <J4lb (2) : H. McClelland 1, Beatty Bros. 2. Three down or down cross lambs, not over 821b (3) : H. McClelland 1, W. T. Street 2. Three down or down cross lambs, not over 94 lb (2): H. McClelland 1. Three lambs, lambed since June 30, 1916 (2): Beatty Bros. 1, H. McClelland 2. Special Prizes.—Best pen of five freezing lambs: H. McClelland 1, Beatty Bros. 2. Best pen of fat lambs: H. McClelland 1. Best pet lamb: Myrtle Rushbatch 1.

CATTLE. SHORTHORN. (Judges: Messrs \V. Cunningham and \V. Stalker.) Best bull, any age (2): W. Syme 1, H. Roper 2. Pest bull, calved since July 1, 1915 (1): R. McClelland 1. Best heifer (1): E. Holmes 1. Best heifer (1): B. McClelland 1. AYRSHIRE. (Judges: Messrs D. Sinclair and J. Youngman.) Best bull, any age (2) : W. J. Jenkins 1 and 2. Best bull, calved since July 1, 1915 (1): W. J. Jenkins 1. Best heifer, calved since July 1, 1914 (1): YV. J. Jenkins 1. Best heifer, calved since July 1, 1915 (3) : W. J. Jenkins 1, 2, and 3. JEBSEYS. (Judges: Messrs D. Sinclair and H. Fincham.) Bull, any age <2>: YV. F. Turner 1, H. Roper 2. Pest cow, any age (2) : E. Holmes 1. Pest heifer, calved since July, 1914 (3): D. McMeekan 1, P. Wilson 2, E. Holmes 3. HOLSTEIN. Pull, any age (1) : P. Colee 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1910 (1): P. Colee 1. Pest cow, any age (3) : R. Colee 1 and 2. Best heifer, calved since July 1, 1914 (1): E. Harris 1. DAIBY CATTLE. Best cow (8) : W. J. Jenkins 1, T. S. I nnes c. Pest heifer (3) : E. Harris 1. EAT CATTLE. Best fat steer or heifer (3): H. Roper 1, J. Gilmour 2. Best fat calf, calved since September 1, 1910 (1): B. Colee 1. Pest cow for dairy purposes: W. C. Bedford 1, W. J. Jenkins 2.

HORSES. DRAUGHT HOBSES. (Judge: Mr J. McLaughlin). Best draught entire (1): D. McClurc 1. Best three-year-old entire (1): H. Peach 1. Best brood mare: E. E. Jenkins 1 and 2. Best dry mare, any age: E. E. Jenkins 1, J. P. Christopherson 2, J. and P. Clinton 3. Best brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot: E. E. Jenkins 1 and 2. Best draught gelding (0) : E. E. Jenkins 1, J. and P. Clinton 2 and 3, S. E. Cook 4. Best pair horses (4): E. E. Jenkins 1, J. and P. Clinton 2 and 3. Best three horses (2) : E. E. Jenkins 1, J. and P. Clinton 2. Best four horses (1): J- and P. Clinton 1. Best three-year-old filly (2) : E. and A. Addingtou 1, J. P. Christopherson 2. THOBOUGHBBEDS AND HACKNEYS.

(Judges: Messrs A. Henderson and G. Murray-Ainsley). Rest hackney mare: A. Holmes 1. Best three-year-old filly or gelding (2) : H. A. Knight 1, A. Manson 2. Best two-year-old filly or gelding (1): A. Boulton 1. Best girl's pony, mare or gelding (G): Roy Jnckman 1, Miss F. MeN'ae 2, J. H. Selhy 3. Best weight-carrying hack (1) : \V. H. Boag 1, J. W. Woodhouse 2, Leonard W. Storry 3. Hack (7): H. A. Knight 1, Miss A. G. Rich#2, J. H. Selby 3. Best lady's hack (5t : A. Gillanders 1, Miss A. G. Rich 2, H. A. Knight 3. Best cob (5): A. Gillanders 1, W. Grilliths Smith 2, R. H. Bennetts 3. HARNESS HORSES. (Judges: Messrs D. Boyce and A. Smith). Best entire (1): Median Bros. 1. Best mare (2) : A. H. Clark 1. Best boy's pony, mare or gelding (3): A. E. Langdale-Hunt 1, C. A. Webb 2. Best three-year-old, filly or gelding (4) : A. H. Clark 1, A. Manson 2, H. A. Knight 3. Best two-year-old, filly or gelding (1): A. Boulton 1. Best one-year-old filly, colt or gilding (2): T. E. Hide 1, R. Colee 2.. Best farmer's medium-weight trap horse (3) : J. \V. Marshall 1, H. McClelland 2, H. Roper 3.

SHEEP DOGS. (Judge: Mr W. Grieves). Best bred sheep dog, rough haired (4) : George Rout 1, J. W. Belgrave 2, Jarman Bros. 3, Gilbert Adams c. Best bred sheep dog, smooth haired (3): R. Fairbairn 1, A. Calder 2. Best bred bearded collie (1) : E. McLennan 1. FARM PRODUCE. (Judge: Mr H. S. Witham.) Rest 21b table butter, without salt (7): Mrs H. McNae 1 and 3, Mrs G. Scaton, sen. 2, Mrs W. Syme h.c. Best 21b table butter, with salt (8): Mrs W. S; me 1, Mrs T. J. Pascoe 2, Mrs A. Robertson 3, Mrs W. Syme h.c. Best 21b table butter, nonseparator (3) : Miss G. Goodwin 1, Mrs G. A. Bedford 2, Mrs W. R. Rout 3. 21b butter, without salt (4) : Miss E. O. Colee 1, Mrs T. J. Pascoe 2, Mrs W. F. Turner c. 21b butter, non-separator (3): Mrs G. A. Bedford 1, Mrs Downing 2, Miss Goodwin c. Rest 101b salt butter (3): Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs G. T. Robertson 2, Mrs H. McNae 3. Salt butter, not less than 501b (1): Mrs W. Syme 1. Best ham (4): W. J. Jenkins 1, F. W. Roper 2, H. Roper 3. Roll of bacon (3): R. W. Wilson 1, P. F. Roper 2. Best 12 hens' eggs (4): Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs H.

I Schnelle 2, Mrs G. H. Judd fi.c. Best 51b jar of honey (4): H. Roper 1 and 2. Best | home-made wine, gooseberry (3): Mrs H. j Schnelle 1 and 2, H. Roper c. Rest homej made wine, currant (4): H. Roper 1, Mrs | 11. Schnelle 2 and c. Rest home-made wine, I any other variety (5): Mrs R. \V. Wilson 1, Mrs H. Schnelle 2, H. Roper c. Rest six squares of section honey (4) : H. Roper 1 and 2. SECTION 2. (Judges: Mrs T. D. Boag and Mrs R. Nairn.) Rest loaf of bread (3) : Mrs J. Rull 1, Mrs R. \V. Wilson 2, Mrs W. Syme .'{. Rest six scones (5) : Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs G. H. Judd 2 and 3. Rest sponge sandwich (12): Mi.ss McDonald 1, Mrs G. li. Davis 2. Rest sponge cake (5) : Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs H. Schnelle 2. Best plum pudding (5) : Miss Sim 1, Miss McKie 2, Mrs W. Syme c. Best home-made jam (3): Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs H. Schnelle 2. Rest home-made jelly (Ii) : Mrs W. Syme 1, Mrs H. Schnelle 2 and 8. Best home-made pickles (.'!): Mrs H. Schnelle 1, 2, and c. Best preserved fruit (5): Mrs H. Schnelle 1, Miss A. Wilson 2, Mrs W. Syme h.c. Best six pikelets (7) : Mrs W. Syme 1, Miss Helen Hudd 2, Miss E. O. Colec h.c. Rest fruit cake (II) : Mrs G. T. Robertson 1, Mrs W. Syme c. Best pound cake (4): Mrs G. T. Robertson 1, Miss McKie 2. Shortbread (8): Mrs W. Syme and Miss M. G. Robertson 1, Mrs O. F. Bishop 2. Six girdle scones (2): Mrs W. Syme 1 and 2, Six brown scones (2) : Mrs W. Syme 1 and 2, Mrs H. Schnelle c. Rest seed cake (!)): Miss Sim 1, Miss U J. Rudd and Mrs W. Syme 2, Mrs G. Batstone 3. Best fruit cake: Mrs G. T. Robertson 1, Mrs W. Syme 2. Best sultana cake: Miss Situ 1, Miss Mildred Rudd 2, Mrs W. Syme 3. Rest collection of cooking: Miss Hilda Rudd 1, Minnie Dunne 2.