WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20890, 20 November 1937, Page 3

WAIMATE

A. AND P. SHOW SPECIAL PRIZES The winners of the trophies and special prizes at the Waimate A. and P. Show held last Wednesday have been announced as follows.— Sheep Border Lelcestei- Cup for most points —Donald Grant, 51. Corriedale Cup for most points— Moeraki Estate, 37 points. English Leicester Cup for most points—A. S. Elworthy, 35. Southdown Cup for most points—A. 8 Elworthy. Romney Cup for most points—A. S. Elworthy, 21. Associations special for most points in Romneys—A. S. Elworthy 38. Romney Wool Cup (presented by Mr H. B. L. Johnstone)—A. S. Elworthy, 94. Flock Ram Hogget Cup (presented by Mr Thos. Hamilton)—F. G. Brown. Fat Lamb Cup (for most points) J. C. Faulkner 16. N.Z. Refrigerating Co’s special for cross-bred wethers—S. J. Blair. Fertilisers’ (5.1.N.Z.) special for crossbred ewes—H. B. L. Johnstone. Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Co’s, special, most points fat lambs and sheep—J. C. Faulkner, 16. Association’s special most points crossbred and fat sheep—B. J. Blair 8. Associations’ special, 3 lambs, short wool cross (max. weight 851bs)—J. C. Faulkner. Canterbury Frozen Meat Co’s, special, lambs suitable for export—J. C. Faulkner. Messrs Hamilton and Fitch's special, 3 lambs, long wool cross (max. weight 851b)—W. J. Fletcher. Mr G. Chang’s special, 3 lambs, long wool cross (60 to 751 b) —J. C. Faulkner. Ewe Hogget Competition Mr E. Neal’s Cup, most points—E. Neal, 94. Cattle President’s special, most points purebred cattle—D. Kennedy, 28. President’s special, most points Jerseys—D. Kennedy, 28. Messrs Foster and Co's, special, most points Friesians—N. M. Hansen, 15. Clydesdales President’s special, most points— Andrew Grant, 34. Mitchell Challenge Cup—Andrew Grant, 41. Association’s Cup, 2-year-old colt or filly—Andrew Grant. Clydesdale Society’s medal —C. H. S. Johnstone. Mr W. A. O’Connor’s special for champion stallion—G. P. Johnston. Mr H. C. Johnstone’s special for champion mare—Andrew Grant. Messrs Dash’s special for brood mare—J. Foley. Mr J. W. Hayes’ special, yearling colt —G. P. Johnston. Mr R. Sinclair’s special, yearling filly—C. H. S. Johnstone. Mr J. Bruce’s special, 2-year-old filly—Andrew Grant. Messrs G. Sadler and C. Englefleld’s special, 3-year-old filly—P. W. Shacklock.

Mr D. Barnes’, M.P., special for best Clydesdale—Andrew Grant. Association’s special for most points in geldings—C. H. S. Johnstone, 6. Hacks, Hunters and Light Harness Horses Miss Betty Harper’s Cup, most points, hacks and hunters—Miss M. Orbell, 13. Mr J. Dempsey’s special, champion hack—Miss P. Orbell. Mr E. C. Studholme’s prize for 15 stone hack—Miss S. Orbell. Mr P. Convery’s and UF.S. Dispensary’s special, 13 stone hack—Miss P. Orbell. Mr C. G. Holmes’ special, lady’s hack—Ken Austin. President’s and Mr P. V. Stevens’ prize, heavy weight hunter—Miss J. Orbell. Mr C. Hood's special, heavy weight hunter—Miss J. Orbell. Mr A. V. Richard’s and Millers’ Ltd., prize for light weight hunter—Eric Jackson. Messrs Jones and Sons’ prize for maiden hunter—N. A. Rattray. Waimate Electrical Co's and Mr D. Keyes’ special for hunter of Waimate Hunt—Miss J. Harper. Messrs C. E. Clarke’s and J. G. McDonald and Sons’ special for hunter of Waimate Hunt —Miss J. Harper. Mr J. Dempsey’s special, champion I'ght harness horse—Miss E. Ivey. Mr B. A. Bryan’s special for gig horse (open class)—Miss V. M. H. Nicholls. Mr J. H. Beattie’s special, gig horse, maiden class)—G. C. Hamilton. Cobs and Ponies Mr D. T. Larnach’s special, saddle cob —Mrs G. C. Hamilton. Mr R. H. White’s special, most points in ponies—Aubrey Bros.. 8. Fail and Co’s, special, harness pony, 13.2 to 14.2 hands —Miss E. Jones. Mr G. B. Turnbull’s special, saddle pony, 13.2 to 14.2 hands—Aubrey Bros. Messrs E. S. Mills Ltd’s, special, harness pony, 13.2 or under—J. Bryson. Messrs Newall and Jones’ special pony jump—Aubrey Bros. Messrs G. C. Hamilton’s and A. R. Cooper’s prizes, pony trot—Joan Williamson. Mr C. H. Williamson’s prize, best

rider—Denise Grant and Donalda Grant. Pigs Mr Reg Moore’s special, most points —J. Briggs, 18. Sheep Dogs Timaru Herald Co's, special, most points—A. A. McKenzie, 12. Dairy Produce and Sundries Messrs Graham Clear’s special, most points in dairy produce—Mrs A. J. Kirby, 9. Walmate Publishing Co’s, special home made bread—Mrs J. A. Neely. Walmate Publishing Co’s, special most points in sundries—Mrs J. Forryth, 39. Porters’ Special, most points in home industries—Miss G. Gardiner, 10. Pupils’ Cookery Mr J. Dempsey's specials, most points—l June Kirk 22, 2. Philomena Breslin 8, R Teresa Crowe 8. Wool-Classing Competition Messrs J. H. Milne’s and J. C. Faulkner’s prizes—l W. J. Hay, 2 S. J. Blair. Dairy Cattle Judging Competition Mr J. C. Hay’s prizes—l R. Wallace, 2 B. H. Horsnell, 3 J. Baynes, 4 A. McPherson. Sheep Dog Trials Special trophy—P. Davidson. Hand Writing Mr R. F. Algie’s special—l, J. Tumaru. Mr H. H. Meredith’s special—2 Pat Tumaru. Messrs W. D. Paterson, L. C. McLauchlan and K. Kippenberger’s special, divided equal first—Helen Bird, Myra Kennard, Norma Giles, Beatrice Blanchard Elizabeth Craig. AMATEUR ATHLETICS SUCCESSFUL EVENING MEETING The Waimate Amateur Athletic Club successfully opened the season with the first of a series of evening meetings on Thursday. The meeting was conducted under good conditions and attracted a number of spectators. The number of entries for the various events points to a revival of enthusiasm in athletics, and augurs well for a successful season. Some good performances were registered, but many of the competitors evidently suffered from lack of training. Results were.— 75 yards open handicap—First heat: L. Hunt (3yds) 1, A. Cochrane (scr.) 2, R. McLeod (syds) 3. Time, 8 2-ssec. Second heat: R. Allington (6yds) 1, J. Leonard (6yds) 2, E. Mills (2yds) 3. Time, 8 3-ssec. Final R. Allington 1 A. Cochrane 2 E. Mills 3 Time, 8 2-ssec. Won comfortably. 880 yards open handicap— J. Barry (20yds) 1 A. Cochrane (scr.) 2 R. Allington (40yds) .... 3 Time, 2min. 12 3-ssec. A close finish. Long Jump handicap—W. Murphy (181 n. 19ft. 7in. 1; A. Cochrane (scr.) 18ft. lOJln. 2; L. Hunt (18in.), 18ft. 9in. 3. Putting the shot (141 b W. Murphy 35ft. 4in. 1; J. Leonard 31ft. Ilin. 2; L. Hunt 29ft. lOJin. 3. One mile cycling handicap— J. Wilce (50yds) 1 G. Ferguson (scr) .... t R. Pinnell (25yds) t Two miles cycling handicap— R. Pinnell 1 G. Ferguson 2 J. Wilce 3 Schoolboys (10 to 12 years) 75 yards handicap—First heat: M. Kelly 1, M. Murphy 2, G. Foster 3. Time, 10 3-ssec. Second heat: K. Chamberlain 1, B. Black 2, R. Hutt 3. Time, Usee. Final M. Kelly 1 K. Chamberlain 2 M. Murphy t B. Black t Schoolboys (13 to 15 years) 75 yards handicap—D. Bell 1, J. Dunstan 2, L. Allen 3. Time, 9 2-ssec. Schoolgirls’ 75 yards handicap—V. Travers 1, E. Williams 2, P. Sanson 3. Points System In an endeavour to stimulate a sustained Interest in athletics this season, the club has instituted a points contest over a series of meetings in place of the former trophy meetings. For the purpose of the contest, the various events have been divided up into five groups, to each of which from one to three trophies will be allocated, according to the number of competitors taking part. The groups have been arranged as follows: (1) Sprinting, including all events up to 440 yards; (2) distance running; (3) Jumps; (4) field events; (5) cycle races. Three points are to be allotted for first in each event, tyro for second, and one for third. The aggregate points for the series will count for trophies in each section.

The following evening meetings have been scheduled: November 18: 75 yards, 880 yards, putting the shot, long jump, half mile, and 2 mile cycling. November 25: 100 yards, 1000 yards, javelin throw, high jump, cycle races. December 2: 120 yards, one mile, hammer throw, high jump, cycle races. December 9: 220 yards, 880 yards, putting the shot, long jump, cycling. December 16: 75 yards, 440 yards, one mile, javelin throw, high jump, cycling. December 23: 100 yards, 1000 yards, throwing the hammer, hop, step and jump, cycling. An inter-club meeting is set down to be held in Waimate on December 11, when competitors from Timaru and Temuka will compete against selected teams from Waimate. HOOK W.D.F.U. Mrs Todd presided over a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Hook Branch of the W.D.F.U. The roll call was “Saving hints.” During the afternoon a demonstration was given by Mrs Mackenzie of Hunter in egg shell work and crazy decorating. Competitions resulted: Bloom; Mrs Leathwick 1, Miss O. Tiffen 2, Mrs Mason 3. Madeira cake (senior): Miss M. White 1, Mrs W. Bell 2, Mrs Wilkin 3. Junior, Miss F. Burness 1, Miss W. Bell 2. Rhubarb, Miss S. White. Vase of flowers, Mrs Mason 1, Miss F. Burness 2, Miss G. Tiffen 3. Something from an old flour bag, Mrs W. Bell 1,

Mrs Wilken 2, Miss S. White 3. Cabbage, Mrs Leathwick 1, Mrs W. Bell 2, Mrs R. Kingsbury 3. YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS JUDGING COMPETITIONS The judging competitions for Young Farmers’ Clubs at the Waimate show drew 30 entries. The results were—Class 1: G. Cleland (Waihaorunga) 427 points 1, J. Geaney (Hunter) 426 points 2, B. Armstrong (Waihaorunga) 424 points 3. Class 2: J. D. Gregan (Hunter) 430 points 1, W. Hay (Morven) 428 points 2, P. Olorenshaw (Arno) 424 points 3. Hunter won the Grant Shield with 1699 points with Waihaorunga (1690 points) second and Arno (1683 points) 3. PERSONALS Mrs R. L. Pugh, St. Andrews, is spending a few days in Waimate. Miss Winsome Colville is visiting Waimate. Mr and Mrs W. Deady, of Invercargill, are at present holidaying in Waimate. Mr and Mrs C. Comer and family, of Waiuku, are visiting Mrs Hickey, Parsonage Road. Messrs H. Smith, N. Gray and W. Geddes, of Christchurch, were in Waimate yesterday.

“Procter’s," the opticians, Christchurch, will be making their next professional visit to-Waimate on Wednesday and Thursday, Bth and 9th December, when they may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Royal Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing the Royal Hotel (’Phone No. 15). ..