COLLINGWOOD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Colonist, Volume LII, Issue 12722, 18 February 1910, Page 4

COLLINGWOOD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

SECOND ANNUAL SHOW. (Fruiii Our Special Reporter.) Patron: 'j he Hon. R. McKenzie. President: Mr G. 11. Allan. VicePresidents: Messrs. G. James, E. Irons, G. W. Riley, R. G. Filleul, H. B. Riley, R. is. Allan, F. W. Falconer, A. Clear, L. t Flowers, \Y. L. Jeffries, J. G. Lash, R. J. Dillon, A T . G. Saunders, R. P. Riley C. A. Curnow, and C. Bradsliaw. Secretary and Treasurer: Mr H. Cracknell. Auditors: Messrs H. .B. Saundcrs and G. C. Riley. - Committee : Messrs A. H. Fletelier, J. Hickmott, S. Keoghan, R. Scrimgeour, J. Fish, J. W. McKiuua, P. G. Hawkins, W. P. Ferguson, A. McNeill, F. James, J. McConchie, E. J. Irons, G. C. Riley J. Newport, J. G. Graham, J. WigsseU, C. D. Lash, C. Cook, W. Cook, Juiit., H. J. Skilton, "W. D. Lash, J. Riley, Junr., A. E. Fletcher, J. W. Carter, P. ' Buckley, J. W. Addison, Percy Skilton, H. P. Hawkins. The second annual show of the above -Association was held on the race course grounds on Wednesday, under circumstances of an entirely favourable character. The morning opened with a gloomy sky, but as the day advanced the clouds rolled back, and a beautifully fine day resulted, warm— very warm — it is true, but it wouJd have been still warmer had it not been for a delightfully cool soa breeze which freshened a"s the day advanced. •The : exhibits generally were of a very high order, and in the majority of classes more entries were received than at the previous show held in March last. 'There was a representative gathering fro-ni. all parts of the district including a number 'of -visitors from Nelson. The judges did thoir work well, and expeditiously, and it may be mentioned that in each case these gentlemen had come from considerable distances, and as pointed out by Mr.' T. Symes, President of the Golden Bay A. and P. Association (who opened the show) were gentlemen highly qualified for thoir posts. Mr. Symes opening address was brief and to. the point. He considered that Collingu-ood had reason to be proud of its show. All tho people seemed well dressed, happy and prosperous, he remarked, and a look around more than confirmed this conclusion. A short address was given by Mr. | G. H. Allan, who was well received. He pointed out their progress, which ha<l confirmed what 'he had ventured to prophecy at their first opening show. Collingwood and district, he said, was going ahead and bound to still further advance, especially in agricultural and pastoral pursuits. He thought that they were now making more solid advance than over they had done in "the Golden days of old.'"' He called for three cheers for Mr. Symes, and tho Golden Bay A. and P. .Association, which were very heartily given. Mr. • Symes returned thanks and called for three cheers for CollingTvood and its advancing show, and tho call met with a hearty response! " "~ Several telegrams and letters were read from gentlemen who wore unable to be present, including one from the Hon. It. McKcnzie, M.P. for the: district, who is at present Minister in attendance on his Excellency duriug his progress throughout this part of the Dominion. It must also be mentioned that tho officers worked well and harmouiously and a special word of praise :is duo to Mr. H. Cracknell; th 6 courteous secretary. . A special sawing competition (not on the programme) for £10 a-side was contested. Messrs F. Field and 0. Skilton v. the Hickmott Bros, and

I this resulted in a win for the former i time i« 1-jth see. Tiif slww of cattle was really good and the sheep showed much improvement on last year. The vegetables and domestic produce exhibits were also first-class. Tiie following were the prize winDRAUGHT HORSES'. Judges : Messrs Hunt and Hagen", Draught Brood Mare: J .Haldane 1 ; W. i). Serimcgour 2. Draught mare or gelding: F. AY. ' Field i; J. Haldauo 2. Draught gelding of filly, 2 years: J. Haldanc 1; C. Irons 2. Draught foal at foot : J. Haldanc 1 G. James 2. Draught general purpose horse: T. • Brewer 1 ; L. Pearson 2. LIGHT HORSES. Weight carrying hack, up to 11 , stone : C. Rogers i ; Owen Robertson Lady's hack: Oweu Robertson 1 , and 2. , Sulky horse, not to exceed 15.2: , James Page lj J. Haldane 2. Trotting horse in harness, to bo . judged according to breeding, action • and power combined: N. Walker 1; James Page 2. Gentlemen's hunting competition : j J. Haldane, "Moaua" 1; ■ Owen Rob- : ertson "Black Bess," 2. , Ladies' hunting competition: J. • Haldane (Mrs. Wallace) 1; Miss ; Madge Falconer 2. i Dog cart horse: T. Mortimorc 1; I N. Walker 2. Pair buggy horses: T. Hyland 1. , - Express horse (mare or gelding) : - K. McKinna 1 ; W. golly 2. ' CATTLE. Judgo: Mr. A. Gibbs. !• Shorthorn bull, over 2 years : Hick- ' mott Bros., 1; J. L. Harris 2. I Shorthorn cow or heifer, over 2 i years: J. L. Harris 1; J. Haldane 2. Ayrshire bull, over 2 years • G. i Tibbie 1. ' s Aryshire cow or heifer, over 2 years - G. Tibbie 1 and 2. J I Jersey bullj over 2 years: A. F. - Berry 1 ; J. Haldane 2. i Jersey bull, under 2 years : R P. , Riley 1. - , Jersey cow or heifer, over 2 years • 1 A. IV Berry 1; A. J. Clear 2. ) Bull, any age and breed: G. Tibbie f 1 and Champion. Cow or heifer, any age and breed: 3 Skilton Bros., 1 and* Champion. Dairy cow judged by Babcock test • J P. G. Hawkins 1 (4.8)*; R. Ellis (6) 2 r Half-bred Jersey cow or heifer, calved since June 30th 1909: P G. s Hawkins 1 ; R. Ellis 2. Best Fat beast : J. H. Richards 1; • Flowers and McConchie 2. Holstein bull, any age : W. Addison i Special prize of a Pure-bred Ayr- • shire heifer by Mr. W. Coleman, for i most points in cattle : G. Tibbie. I SHEEP. i Judge : Mr. John Best. - Romney ram, over 20 months: W. - P. Ferguson 1 ; J. L. Harris 2 and V v.h.c, A. H. Fletcher h.c. Romney ram, under 20 months: It. • N. Fletcher 1, H. J. Riley 2, J. L. • Harris h.c. ' Two Rqinney ewes : W. P. Ferguson 1; R, N. ■■Fletcher 2; G. Tibbie hie. 1 Pen of three fat sheep, suitable for 1 butcher: R. N. Fletcher 1"; Flowers 1 , | and McConchio 2; R. P. Riley h.c. ■ • Pen of three fat sheep, suitable for 3 freezing, maiden ewes or wethers: - I R. P. Riley 1 j H. J. Riley 2;- R. N. 1 j Fletcher v.h.c, W. P. Ferguson h.c. i ■'■ Pen three lambs suitable for freez- • ing: W P. Ferguson 1; R. P. Riley p 2jR. N. Fletcher h.c. PIGS/ > Judge : Mr John Best. ¥■ Berkshire boar, over 1 year: A. 5 Hodgkinson 1. Berkshire boar, under 1 year: A. | J. Clear. t j Berkshire sow, over 1 year: W. M. 5 . Cook 1 ; "W. D. Scrimgeour 2. 1 j (Continued on First Page.)