CATTLE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12856, 1 November 1912, Page 3

CATTLE.

The cattle pens were patronised very largely by the public, and it is doubtful, if, in the history of the Association, a more aristocratic collection of stock has been brought together. Shorthorn classes provided 43 entries; Herefords 41, North Devons 3 (Mr. W. J. Birch, of Marton, being the only exhibitor in this class); Ayreshires Go, Jerseys 43, Holsteins 80. The Government State Farm at Weraroa also had ten exhibits (only) ,'n Holsteins, and two in the Shorthorn clo.ss. HEREFORDS. Mr. E. Short's entries were the outstanding feature of the Hereford classes. This breeder—who, by the way, has 90 entries in the Show—secured the bull championship with Crusader, and led the way in many other classes. A very interested group of spectators watched tho judging, carried out by Mr. W. H. Yelland, of Newlyn, Victoria, and the expert breeders generally coincided in their opinions with that of the judge. The cattle were well prepared for tnc Show, and tho characteristics of the big beef cattle were well marked in the exhibits. The general opinion seemed to be that the older cattle were about equal to tho entries of previous years in the matter of quality, but in the case of tho younger stock, the breeders wore showing better stuff. This fact means • well for tho future, and it is prophesied that in a very short period the struggle for championship honours will become even more keen than it is at present. JERSEYS. Jersey breeders are always enthusiast io when speaking of the quality and ' capability of their favourite milking stock, and there was no lack on the Showground to-day. "Keener than ever," was the samewhat hackneyed remark mado by one breeder when describing the competition. It was regretted there were not more entries, but it was pointed out that with the quality of tho stock in tho pens, the ordinary breeder was frightened away. A visitor from up Auckland way said tho stock in tho ipens was very good, and ho was particularly impressed with the quality shown. Interest centred this morning in the champion oow, exhibited by Mr. W. J. Hall,, of Thames. This cow possessed all the points of the truo Jersey. A milker, said the breeder, leaning over the pen, should put all her food into butter-fat. Sho should be a milk-making machine, and should not make flesh. The champion cow's appearance agreed with this opinion. She had no superfluous flesh at all. Young breeders and dairymen generally, stated on-o man, might take this cow as a model. Tho hulls were described as very finn animals, and here again it was stated that only exnert breeders could hope to get. a look in at all with the prize awards. HOLSTEINS. Ho'stein Fricsians were, of course, the featuro of the Show numerically, and some splendid typ?s were exhibited. THE CHIEF AWARDS. Dalziell Bros., of Kaikarangi, were very successful with the exhibits in the Shorthorn class, securing first with Blair Athol Duchess 53rd by Mohpriga —Blair Athol Duchess 10th (bred by exhibitor) in class 75 (heifer calved since July Ist, 1910), and in gaining ih\s, they scored a big triumph, beating, as they did, two spiendid exhibits by W. T. Williams, the big Wairarapa breeders. Dalzieli Brothers were also awarded iirst for bull calved since July Ist, 1910, with Blair Athol Duke 38th by Mohonga—Beaulieu Duchess 112 th (bred by exhibitor). E. A. Turner, of Eltham, scored first in class 78 (bull calved prior to July Ist, 1909) with Lord Summerton 6th, whilst the same breeder also won first and champion in c?ass 79 (bull calved sinco July Ist, 1909) with Duke of Eltham 19th (29 months) by Lord Summerton 6th —Lady Help 3rd; and first in class 81 (bull calved since July Ist, 1911). ; In the Herefords, as already stated, E. Short carried most honours, but G. I'1. Moore, of Kai Iwi, and G. M. Ourrie, of Koatanui, Kai Iwi, also achieved success, Mr. Moore with' Amethyst 376 th, beating*E. Short in class 84 (heifer calved since July Ist, 1909), whilst he also secured three seconds and ono third in other classes. Mr. Birch had a clear field in North Devons, and captured all the prizes. There was a Very fine showing of Ayrshires, the Porirua Mental Asylum's exhibits being of a very high grade. The Championship and also tho Reserve Championship, went to tho Asylum. Holstein-Fricsians, commanding the greatest number of entries, naturally attracted most attention, and to Wanganui's credit J. Donald, our well known and enthusiastic local breder, captured the Championship with Domino VII. by Allah (imp.)— Domino 11. (bred by exhibitor). Tho same very fine animal won tho first honours in class 130 (cow or h.eifer, dry, visibly in calf. (!alv<>d prior to July, 1909). Mr. Donald's further successes were first in class 133 (heifer calved sinco July Ist, 1911), with Paulino Neah Do Kol; highly commended in tho sanio class with" Westmero Gem; first with Westmero Gem and Paulino Neah Do Kol in the best pen of two Holstein heifers (calved sinco July Ist, 1911); third with bull Netherland Paul Pietertjo (calved sinco July lst v 1910). Newton King, of New Plymouth, socurcd three seconds and two tliirds. Government Stato Farm won tho championship in Helstein-Friesians, and W. I. Lovelock (Friesland Park), who also won several prizes, the Reserve Championship. FAT CATTLE. Th e fat cattle division elicited 35 entries. Tho exhibits were of excellent quality, and really looked better this year than last. This, no doubt, is due to tho fact that the cattle have wintered well, there having been no shortage of winter food, and, taken on the whole, tho stock have not been subjected to strenuous times by reason of cold or rain. The list of exhibitors included tho names of T. A. Duncan, Huntervillc; E. Short, Parorangi; G. F. Moore, Kai Iwi, and Mr Alex Orr, a competitor from Morronsville. Mr G. V. Moore won first and secI end awards with two bullocks calved sinco July Ist, 1909; first .and second in best pen of three two-year-old steers, first with heaviest purebred Hereford bullock (live weight)". The latter win a!»so carried a special prize of silver plate, value 5gs v , presented by the New Zealand Hereford Breeders' Association. Mr E. Short was second. Mr Moore furthermore? won second prize fr;r cow. any :igo.