ASHBURTON SHOW.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume V, Issue 1276, 15 March 1918, Page 8

ASHBURTON SHOW.

THE CONCLUSION. Both from the point of view of the entries and the attendance of the public, the forty-first annual show of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, held in the Ashburton Show Grounds yesterday, was in every way a success. The organisation was also complete, and the judging was proceeded with expeditiously. Amongst those present was the Hon. W. D. S. Mac Donald, Minister of Agriculture, who expressed himself as pleased with the evident prosperity of the district as illustrated by the high standard of the exhibits. He conversed during the day with a number of farmers concerning the wheat position, but did not address the public. The quality of the stud sheep was good generally, although some of the animals lacked show condition. Somt well-finished fat sheep came forward, although not of a great size. The Shorthorn and Holstein classes in the cattle section were good, but the Ayrshire and other breeds were only mediocre. The fat cattle, however, called for special mention, and a large fat black bullock, owned by Mr F. G. Frampton, of Brookside, excited general attention, in the opinion of many farmers being almost perfectly proportioned. The draught horse classes included several young animals, all of a good stamp, whilst the lighter horses were especially good, and the displays of jumping given excellent. The other sections were quite up to standard. In addition to the list published yesterday, the following awards were made:— HORSES. Draught horses (the Soundness Challenge Cup for best Clydesdale on the ground) (3): D. G. Wright 1. Gelding, foaled since July, 1914 (2): J. Grigg 1, P. Small 2. Two-year-old and yearling (2): W. J. Taylor 1, R. Ryan 2. Pair horses (3): W. J. Doak 1, J. Grigg 2. Team three horses (1): J. Grigg 1. Four marcs or Allies (4): W. J. Doak 1, J. Grigg 2, W. J. Taylor 3. Walking draught (7): D. G. Wright 1, W, J. Doak 2, E. E. Jenkins 3 and v.h.c. Saddle horses (judge, Mr O. Coop).—Lady rider; Miss Keith 1. Roadster or hack, up to 14st (5): Sowden and Boag 1, W. Deans 2, E. Rowlands 3. Roadster or hack, up to 12st (6): Miss McCarthy 1, A. Gillanders 2, P. Donald 3. Roadster or hack, lOst (9): Miss R. Peter 1, Miss A. G. Rich 2, Miss D. Keith 3. Troop horse, 14.3 to 15.2 (12); Miss A. G. Rich 1, Sowden and Boag 2, A. Gillanders 3. Hunters (judge, Mr J. O. Coop).—Hunter, up to 14st (3): W. Deans 1, E. Rowlands 2. Best hunter (8): D. W. Westenra 1, J. H. Selby 2. Hunter, up to list (10): J. L. Henderson 1, L. J. Fechney 2, Miss A. G. Rich 3. Horse, best-style jumper (8): J. L. Henderson 1, Miss D. Keith 2, Mrs H. Richards 3. Champion hunter (13): Mrs H. Richards 1, W. Deans 2, E. Rowlands 3. Ponies.—Pony, not exceeding 13 hands, in saddle (4): P. and J. Donald 1 and 2. Pony, not exceeding 12 hands, best-style jumper (3): R. Lochhead 1, R. Osborne 2, A. Pringle 3. TECHNICAL CLASSES. Currant cake, High School (15): Miss K. Craig 1, Miss V. Keig 2, Miss D. Doig 3. Miss E. Stone v.h.c. Tea cake, High School (5): Miss T. Crooks 1, Miss E. Humphries 2. Gingerbread, primary schools (3): Miss D. Lewis 1, Miss C. Bowden 2. Scones, primary schools (23): Miss Madeline Oakley 1, Miss Staples 2, Miss T. Frew 3, Miss H. Jones v.h.c.. Miss N. Percy h.c.. Miss M. Muir c. Sponge sandwich, primary schools (25) : Miss M. McDonald 1, Miss M. Trevursa 2, Miss M. Muir 3, Miss McLachlan v.h.c., Miss M. Staples h.c., Miss M. Pearce c. Shortbread, primary schools (15): Miss M. Kennedy 1, Miss W. Wright 2, Miss M. Hastie 3, Miss A. McClurg v.h.c., Miss M. Barker h.c. Seed cake, Technical School (5): Miss B. Haslett 1, Miss M. Ellery 2, Miss J. Lowery 3. Sponge sandwich, Technical School (8): Miss V. Matthews 1, Miss K. Kennedy 2, Miss B. Haslett 3, Miss M. McFarlaae v.h.c. Shortbread, Technical School (6) : Miss K. Kennedy 1, Miss McFarlane 2, Miss V. Matthews 3. POTATOES AND ROOTS. Early white potatoes (8): F. Clark 1 and 2. Early pink potatoes (7): F. Clark 1 and 2. Blue potatoes (4): F. Clark 1 and 2. White potatoes (12): F. Clark 1 and_ 2. Green-top turnips, yellow fleshed (3): W. J. Moses 1, J. Burgess and Sons 2. Purpletop turnips, yellow fleshed (3): W. J. Moses I. J. Burgess and Sons 2. Green-top turnips, white-fleshed (5): H. A. Lloyd 1, W. J. Moses 2. Purple-top turnips, white

fleshed (3): W. J. Moses 1 and 2. Swede turnips (7): P. Clark 1, F. Clark 2. Yellow mangels (0): A. Amos 1, C. Reid 2. Long red mangels (2): F. Clark 1, C. Reid 2. Golden Tankard mangels (1): F. Clark 1. Golden Globe mangels (2): F. Clark 1, J. Grigg 2. White carrots (2): W. J. Moses 1 and 2. Yellow carrots (2): C. Crawford 1, C. Reid 2. GARDEN PRODUCE. Tomatoes (1): H. M. Bushell 1. Vegetable marrow (9): C. Reid 1, H. M. Bushell 2, W. J. Moses 3. Heaviest marrow (6): H. M. Bushell 1, B. Thomas 2. Savoy cabbages (2): C. Reid 1, Mrs W. H. Amos 2. Two cabbages (3): W. J. Moses 1, C. Reid 2. Carrots (8): W. J. Moses 1 and 3, Mrs W. Prebble 2. Parnsips (5): Mrs W. Prebbie 1. W. J. Moses 2, H. M. Bushell 3. Rhubarb (5); C. Reid 1, W. J. Moses 2. Beet (4): Mrs W. Prebble 1, C. Reid 2. Turnips (8): W. J. Moses 1, Mrs W. Prebble 2. COMPETITIONS. Fastest walking hack (4): Sowden and Boag 1, J. Osborne 2. Trotting ponv race: R. Lochhead 1, C. Slringfellow 2, J. Clifford 3. Boy rider, under 12 years: R. Lochhead. Girl rider, under 12 years: Joyce Blundcn. Boy rider, over 12 years; Donald. Girl rider, over 12 years: Miss P. Lowe.