RANGITIKEI A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 160, 19 July 1916, Page 4

RANGITIKEI A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Fifth Winter Show.

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION,

The Fifth Annual Winter Show, under the auspices of the Rangitikei Agricultural and Pastoral Association, was opened to-day, in the Taihape Town Hall and it promises to be an Unqualified success. The Committee have worked indet'atigably to ensure a good function, and their efforts are now being rewarded.

The entries constitute a record, and the standard of the exhibits is higher than ever. In the poultry section there are 275 entries, and the quality of the various exhibits is very good indeed. A number of the birds, in fact, took several prizes at the show recently •held at Palmerston North and Hastings. If the local breeders keep on improving their breeds as they have done in the last two or three years, then Taihape breeders will earn a well-deserved reputation. Numerous exhibits have been received from outside exhibitors showing that the Show is gaining prominence outside the district.

Field roots this year are of exceptionally good quality and are the best ever seen at a local show. Garden produce is also first class and the exhibits are a great credit to the district. One particularly noticeable feature is the collection of vegetables, No. 134, by Mrs W. J. Foster, of Ruanui. There are only three classe s in the first section, but the entries in each are large and the quality of the exhibits all round is very good. As is usual in the Home Industries section the classes have filled very well, and ther is keen competition all through. Practically all the exhibits in this section are placed in the supper room, which has proved none too large for the purpose. The Art Sections are also well filled, and some splendid work is exhibited. A fancy bedsprea , which is being shown (for exhibition only) by Mrs Whitehead of Mataroa, is attracting great attention.;.: , '■ ] ' . •.."' '•.:>:

In one corner of the hall the Women's (Working Club -have a stall, and articles are being sold to swell the funds. The committee of the .Club will be pleased to receive donations from exhibitors, and all articles unsold at the conclusion of the Show will be auctioned. The Club has been doing exceedingly useful work for the troops, and deserve all possible assistance. The secretary (Mr A. M. Ryan) has everything well arranged, and the president (Mr D. Addis) and Mr Ryan deserve every credit for. the results achieved. ■ ■ •> ': •' Following is a list of the prizes' awarded: GARDEN PRODUCE. Carrots, Shorthorn, 6 roots. —W. J. Forster 1 and 2, E. Anderson 3. Carrots, 6 roots. Any Other Variety. —W. J. Forster 1. Oruamatua Station 2, W. J. Forster 3. Parsnips.—W. J. Forster, Oruamatua Station 2, W. J. Forster 3. Turnips.—W. J. Forster 1 and 2, W. McCombie 3. Onions, Brown Spanish.—W. J. Forster 1, E. Torrey 2. Onions, A.O.V.—W. J. Forster 1. J. McCracken 2. Leeks. —W. J. Forster 1 and 2. Cabbage—J. N. Gorrie 1, W. J. Forster 2. • Savoys.—J. N. Gorrie 1, W. J. Forster 2. Eschalots. —Ronald Anderson 1, W. J. Forster 2, R. Wilkie 3. Pumpkin.—W. F. Addis 1. W. J. Forster 2. Marrow—W. F. Addis 1, W. J. Forster 2. Potatoes. —Up-to-Date, (5 tubers.—W. McCombie 1, J. McCracen 2, R. Wilkie 3. Potatoes' Early White. —W. J. Forster 1 and 2. Potatoes, Early Red. —Mrs D. I. W. J. Forster 2 and 3. Potatoes, A.O.V.—Jas. Smith 1, D. Broome W. J. Forster 2 and 3. Potatoes, Collection of five Varieties.—W. J. Forster 1. Best Collection of Vegetables.—W. J. Forster 1. TIELD ROOTS. Judge —F. W. Lonsdale, Momohaki i Carrots, red intermediate:' —R. Wilkie, 1. I Carrots, long white: —K. Torrey 1; J. 11. Missen 2: R. Wilkie 3. j Carrots, Sinclair champion.—A. R. Fannin 1; D. Scott 2; W. F. Addis :!; 1). Scott, B.C. ! Mangel Wurzel, long red:- —E. Torrey 1; R. Wilkie 2; J. H. Missen 3. I Mangel Wurzpl:—R. Campbell 1 & 2: J. Bar.to.sh 3; D. Wilkie, Oliutn, V. , H.C.j R. Campbell, B.C. I Mangel Wurzel, Golden Tankard:— P. Clark 1. j A.O.V. Mangel Wurzel:—A. K. , Fannin ljj D. Scott, 2 and 3. ■ Mangel Wurzel, heaviest, irrespective of variety:-—D. Campbell 1: .7. 11. Missen 2: D. Scott :s ' Swede Turnips, purple top:—W.. McCombie 1; J. Smith 2; D. W. .llogan 3; W. McCombie, v.h.cj J. N. Gorrie, h.c.

Swede Turnips, green top:—A. R

Fannin 1; D. W. Hogan 2

Swede Turnips, A.O.V.:— D. W. Hogan l;j J. Stodant 2; J. Bartosh

Swedg Turnips, heaviest: —W. Me Combie 1; D. W. Hogan 2; T. W. Williams 3. I

Turnips, A.O.V.', green top: D Broome 1; W. Williams 2. Turnips, A.0.V., purple top:—T Brady 1.

POULTRY GAME.

Cock:—R. A. Williams, Mangatainoka, 1; A. W. Bicknell, Taihape, 2; R. A. Williams 3.

Hon:—B. A. Williams, 1 and 2. Cockerel:—W. M. Shaw, Huntly, 1; Pullet:—W. M. Shaw, Huntly, 2. MINOROAS.

Black Cockerel: —Stewart and Landsperg, Normanby, 1; J. McKeown, Taihape 2; Black Pullet:—J. McKeown, 1 and Special; Stewart and Landspei'g, 2.

LEGHORNS

White Hen: —Stewart and Lansperg, Ist and Special for best White English female. White Cockerel:' —Stewart and Landsporg, first and Special for best English male; A. C. Aubrey, Waitara, 2. Brown Cock: —Stewart and Landsperg, 1; A. C. Aubrey, 2; W. Biddick, Bulls, 3. Brown Hen: —A. C. Aubrey, 1; J. R. Cunninghame, 2; A. E. Gasson, 3; A. E. Gasson, v.h.c. Brown Cockerel.—W. Biddiek, 1; A. C. Aubrey, 2; A. E. Gasson, 3.

Brown Pullot:—W. Biddick, 1; A. |B. Gasson, 2; A. E. Gasson 3; J. R. ICunninghame, v.h.c. American White Cock: —A. H. Jeffries, Makowai, 1; J. McKenzie, 2; J. McKenzie, 3. American White Cockerel: —Dudley Starr, Huntly, 1; J. McKenzie, 2; G. Church, Raukura, 3; B. A. Fraser. v.h.c; W. Mathie h.c American White Hen:—W. Mathie, Taihape, 1; J. MeKcnzi 0 ,2; G. Church 3: J. McKenzie, v.h.c; W. F. Stent h.c. ! American White Pullet:—G. Church 1 and 2; W. Mathie. 3; J. McK e nzic v.h.c; W. Mathie, h.c HAMBURGS. Cock or Cockerel:—J. C. Crow, Utiku, second prize; no first pri/.e awarded. Hen or Pullet:—.T. C. Crow 1. HOUDANS. Cock or Cockerel:—Stewart and Landsperg 1, K. Burnett 2. Hen or Pullet.—Stewart' and ■ Landsperg 1, K. Burnett 2. ORPINGTONS. !., Black Cock:—W. T. Hibks, Otane 1, j W. A. Todd and Co. 2. Black Cockerel:—B. A. Fraser Ist \ and Special for'best Orpington male; I Stewart and Landsperg-2, W. T. Hicks

Black Hen.—W. 'T. -Hicks, Ist and Special for best female; B. A. Eraser 2, W. A. Todd 3. Black Pullet:—W. T. Hicks 1, B. A. Eraser 2, R. L. jField 3. 1 Buff Cock:—K. Burnett 1. Buff Cockerell:— J. Cleaver 1. j Buff Hen: — K. Burnett 1. ■ Buff Pullet:—J. Cleaver 1. j White Cock or Cockerel: —Stewart I and Landsperg 1. j White Hen or Pullet.—R. L. Field j 1 and 2. Stewart aud Landsperg 3. ; WYANDOTTES. Silver Cock:—W. P. Addis 1. Silver Hen: —W. Hall, Lepperton, i. | Siver Pulet:—W. Hall 1. Golden Cock:—W. Hall 1, J. Urlich, : Hawera, 2. Golden Cockerel.—W. Hall 1, J. Urj lich 2. Golden Hen:— W. Hall 1, J. Uri lich 2. ; Golden Pullet:— W. Hall 1. ' White Cock:—.l. I'lrich 1, and T. B. j Hoi da way 2 and 3 White Cockerel:—J. R. Cunning--1 hame, Ist, 2nd and Special for best Wyandotte Male: W. Mathie 3. T. B. | Holdaway v.h.c. W. Mathie h.c. ! White Hen:—T. B. Holdaway 1, J. ! Urlich 2 T. B. Holdaway 3, J. R. Cun- ! ninghame v.h.c. J. Urlich h.c; W. ! Mathie c White Pullet:—J. R. Cunninghame I Ist and special for best female; J. UrI lich 2. T. B. Holdaway 3, T. B. Hold- ! away v.h.c. W. Mathie h.c. Partridge Cock:—J. Urlich 1. Partridge Hen:—J. Urlich 1 and 2. i PLYMOUTH ROCKS. I English Barred Cockerel: —G. Wliittingham, Manurewa 1. I Enelisli Barred Hen:—G. Whittingiliani 1. | English Barred Pullet: —G. Whitting- | bam 1. | English White Cock: —W. Cullen, PalI merston North. Ist and North Island j champion; G. Whittingham 2, A. H. Jeffries 3. I English White Cockerel: —Stewart | and Landsperg L W. Cullen 2, W. Ctil- ! len 3, A. H. Jeffries v.h.c English White Hen:—W. Cullen, 1 land 2. ! English White Pullet.— AY. Cullen, Ist and Special; Stewart and LandsIperg, 2; W. Cullen, 3. CAMP.iNES. ! Cockerel:—l. H. Cooper ,1. | H ( .n:—,). H. C,;oper, 1. RHODE ISLAND RED. ; Cockerel:■ — W. P. Stent, l;Mrs s. | Forstor 2. • | Pullets:—rW- T. Stent 1 ; Mrs S. SForster 2 and 3

UTILITY CLASSES. ,* Heavy Breeds. ff

Plymouth Rock Cockerel:;—A. HJeffries, 1 and 2 Plymouth Rock Pullet:— A. H. Jewries, 1. fl *^ Wyandotte Cockerel: —W. r 1: S. Milligan, Rangataua. 2. Wyandotte Hen:—\V. Mathie, Ist and Special for best local bird; W.. Mathie, 2; T. B. Holdaway, 3. Wyandotte Pullet:— T. B. Holdaway, 1; W. Mathie, 2 and 3. A.O.V. Heavy Breed Cock or Cockerel:—B. A. Fras o r. 1; A. H. Jeffries, 2; R. E. Field, 3. LIGHT BREEDS. English Leghorn Cock:—Mrs R. M. Randolph, 1. English Leghorn Cockerel. —A. E. Gasson, 1; Mrs Randolph, 2; J. R. Cunninghame, 3. English Leghorn Hen: —Mrs Randolph, 1; J. R. Cunninghame, 2. English Leghorn Pull e t: — F. G. Bishop, 1; Mrs Randolph, 2. American Leghorn Cock:—Stewart and Landsperg. 1; W. F. Stent, 2; W. Mathie, 3. American Leghorn Cockerel:—W. Mathie. Ist and Special; B. A. Fraser, 2; Stewart and Landsperg, 3. American Leghorn Hen:—J. McKenzie, Ist and Special for best female; W. Mathie. 2; Stewart and Landsperg, 3. American Leghorn Pull ( >t:—W. F. Stent, 1; G. Church, 2; Stewart and Landsperg, 3. SELLING CLASSES. Cockerel and Pullet, selling price not to exceed 40s pair:—T. n. Holdaway 1, B. A. Fraser 2, J. R. Cunninghame 3. Trio-Cockerel and Two Hens unrelated, or Cock and two Pullets:* —T. B. Holdaway 1. TABLE FOWLS. Best Pair: —B. A. Fraser 1. GAME BANTAMS. Cock: —Master Tom Bickwell 1. Hen: —Master Tom Bickwell 1. Cockerel: —Miss N, Fannin 1. Pullet: —Miss N. Fannin 1. B'ANTAMS. Any Variety Hen: —J. Mortland, Jr., « 1. Any Variety Cockerel: —J. Mortland, Jr. . Any Variety Pullet: —J. Mortland, Jr. 1. DUCKS. Indian Runner Drake . (Over ;12 months' old):—Stewart and Landsperg: 1. •■ •, ■■-■.■ ",; .y \qw{Vj jjjys Indian Runner Drake (under 12 months' old):' —Stewart and Landsperg, Normanby, 1 and 2; • . ; ' ' '''