MASTERTON SHOW

Wairarapa Daily Times, 19 February 1935, Page 5

MASTERTON SHOW

FIRST DAY

The annual show of the Mastcrton Agricultural and Pastoral Association was opened at the Solway Showgrounds do-day. There is the usual first day attendance, to-morrow bGt-ng the groat day of this popular stock exhibition. The display of stock makes an attractive exhibition for the farmer and those who are interested in the farming industAr There are some particularly high gmde sheep in the pens, and the .Romneys, Lincolns and Southdowns provide one of the best displays of purered sheep ever seen in the Wairarapa. A noticeable feature in regard to the sheep exhibits is the evenness of the type of sheep shown. Too often at shows there are a few outstanding quality- animals and a lot showing only breeding. This is not the ease at the Masterton Show, where in many of the classes the quality was so even and so good that the judges had the greatest difficulty in separating the sheep, and in some cases any one of three or four sheep could have been given the premier award. This provides evidence as far as local sheep are concerned that the breeders are developing their stud farms on the right lines, and that the standard of Wairarapa sheep is collectively being improved. The fat lamb market has become a very important one in the Wairarapa, and the farmers of the Masterton district fully recognise this because they are now specially catering for the requirements of the London market in distijid; contrast to the policy of some ye when almost anything in the way of a fat sheep or lamb was considered good enough to ship to Smithfiold. The foolishness of that policy has been realised by Masterton farmers and now especial care is taken to breed the fat sheep or lamb that appeals to the consumer in England. Evidence of this is provided in the excellent exhibition of fat sheep that is to be seen at the Masterton Show today.

Whereas a few years ago it was repeatedly stated by keen judges that the Lincoln was deteriorating in the Waixarapa ,and that too much hair was being found amongst the wool, this does not apply to-day, judging by the splendid display of true-type Lincoln exhibited at Masterton. Lincoln breeders in this district have spent considerable sums of money in improving the type of Lincoln and removing any objectionable features which were developing as the result of careless breeding, with the result that the Lincolns of the Wairarapa now stand foremost among the best of that breed in the Dominion. No better evidence of the high state of perfection to wljaeh the Romney Marsh sheep in the Masterton district hava been brought to <®uld be produced the excellent display of this bree*of sheep at the show. Perfect type sheep were brought forward to be adjudicated upon and there was a unanimous opinion among those qualified to judge that very few shows in the Dominion could equal the exhibition of Romneys seen at Masterton to-day. The arrangements for the show are complete down to the miutest detail thanks to the excellent work which has been performed by the secretary (Mr R. H. Williams) and the officers of the Association. Mr E. McLaren is an ideal president, and is exercising that keen supervision over matters connect'ed with the successful running of the ishow that proves him to be worthy of the high position which he holds in the ’Association. Mr Ered Dunn, who this year celebrates las 21st year as assistant secretary, has all the information 'at his finger tips which the public, the exhibitors and others connected with the Show seek in the course of their continuous visitations to the secretary’s office. Courteously and patiently Mr Dunn attends to the requirements of all and sundry, and few associations in Dominion are so faithfully servted sPthis connection as the Masterton Society is by Mr Dunn. The following is a list of the judges:—Sheep —Lincolns, Mr G. V. Smith, Gisborne; Romneys (open), Mr A. S. Murray, Mosgiel; Romneys (natural condition), Mr J. G. Alexander, Wanganui; Southdowns (open), Mr H. J. Andrew, Maheno; Southdown (natural condition), Mr C. E. Vile, Bulls; Corriedales, Mr T. 0. Haycock, Martinborough; Ereezers and Eats, Mr T. E. Jefcoate, Wanganui. Cattle —Ayrshires, Mr P. Mills, Junr., Hawera; Jerseys, Mr A. Montgomerie, Kauwhata; Friesians, Mr J. 11. McLinden, Massey College; Milking Shorthorns, Mr A. Montgomerie, Kauwhata; Grade Dairy Cattle, Mr A. Montgomerie, Kauwhata; Fat Cattle, Mr J. Trotter, Dannevirke. Horses —Hacks and Hunters, Mr T. Masefield, Akaroa; Ponies and Harness, Mr Geo. Maginnes, Soekburn; Draughts, Mr Andrew Grant, Fairlie. Pigs—Mr J. H. McLinden, Massey College. Dog Trials and Working "Dogs — Jttgfclr A. J. Meikle, Masterton. Poultry— R. A. Williams, Mangataipoka. {_W|’igeons—Mr W. Whittington, Potone. Kennel Dogs—Alsatian and Terriers, Mr R. G. Makin, Wellington; all other Mr P. W. Willson, Wellington. CooWfcy— Mrs Roy Tankersley, Carterton. and fancy work—Mrs H. T. Wood, Masterton. Woollens —Mrs W. H. Robieson, Masterton. Fruit and vegetables —Mr W. H. Booth, Middle Run, Carterton. Essay —Mr S. L. P. Free, Masterton.

PRIZE LIST. SHEEP, y. LINCOLN.^ Ram, over 33 months: E. T. Wilton 1 iand 2, L. R. Wilton 3. Ram, over 21 and under 33 months: L. R. Wilton 1 and 3, E. T. Wilton 2. Ram, over 12 and under 21 months: E. T. Wilton 1, Wm. Rayner 2 and 3, L. R. Wilton v.h.c.

Two rams, over 12 and under 21 months: Wm. Rayner 1, L. R. Wilton 2, J. H, Percy v.h.c. lamb: L. R. Wilton 1 and 2, E. T-. Ifi-ton 3.

Splendid Display of Stock

UNHOUSED AND UNRUGGED SOUTHDOWN.

CATTLE,

AYRSHIRE,

LINCOLNS. Ewe, over 21 months: L. R. Wiiton 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. Ewe, over 12 and under 21 months: L. R. Wilton 1 and 2, E. T. Wilton 3. Ewe lamb: E. T. Wilton 1 and 2, L. R. Wilton-3. Champion ram: E. T. Wilton; reserve champion, L. R. Wilton. Champion ewe: L. R. Wilton; reserve champion, L. R. Wilton. Best pen of four 2-tooth Lincoln flock rams: L. R. Wilton 1, J. H. Percy 2, Win. Rayner 3. CORRIEDALES. Ram, over 21 months: Wra. Raynor 1 and 2, J. Stringfellow 3 and 4. Ram, under 21 months: Wm. Rayner 1 and 4, J. Stringfellow 2 and 3. Ram lamb: J. Stringfellow 1 and 3, Wm. Rayner 2. Ewe, over 21 months: J. Stringfellow 1 and 2.

Ewe, under 21 months: J. Stringfellow 1 and 2, Wm. Rayner 3. Ewe lamb: J. Stringfellow 1 and 3, Wm. Rayner 2. Champion ram: W. Rayner; reserve champion, W. Rayner. Champion ewe: J. Stringfellow.

One Ram Lamb. —Gordon S. McLeod 1, J. F. Cooper 2, E. C. White 3, J. H. Slack 4, L. A. Keats 5. One Ram, 1-shear —Gordon S. McLeod 1 and R.C. and 2, J. E. Cooper 3, A. and J. Gray 4. Two Rams, 1-shear. —G. F. Candy 1, A. and J. Gray 2 and 3. One Ram, over 21 months and under 33 months.—Wm. Rayner 1, R. M. Perry 2, Sir Wm. Perry 3. One Ram, over 33 months —Wm. Raynor 1 and Ch. and 2, Mrs B. H. Slack 3. One Ewe Lamb.—L. A. Keats 1, J. F. Cooper 2 and 4, Wm. Rayner 3. One Ewe, lshear. —E. L. Rayner 1, J. F. Cooper 2 and 4, Gordon S. McLeod 3. One Ewe, 2-shear or over. —R. R. P. Hardy 1 and Ch., J. H. Slack 2 and R.C., Mrs B. H. Slack 3, Gordon S. McLeod 4. FOR FREEZING PURPOSES. Three Down-long wool cross wethers or maiden ewes, under 21 months: W. P. McLaren 1 and 2. Three Down-long wool cross lambs (shorn), any sex: W. P. McLaren 1, 2 and 3. Three Down-long wool cross lambs (in the wool), to be under 421 b. freezing weight: B. V. Skeet 1 and 2, G. Harvey 3, D. Macßae 4. Three Down-long wool cross lambs (in the wool), any sex; no lamb (in the opinion of the judge) to be over 421 b. freezing weight: D. Macßae 1, Wairarapa Training Farm 2, B. Y. Skeet 3 and 4. Three tegs, any sex, Down-long wool cross (in the wool), over 421 b. to 601 b. freezing weight: W. F. McLaren 1 and champion, 2 and 3, D. Macßae 4. Three Down-long wool cross lambs (in the wool), any sex; no lamb, in the opinion of the judge, to be over 361 b. freezing weight: G. Harvey 1, H. J. Cooper 2, B. Y. Skeet 3 and 4. Three tegs, any sex, Down-long wool cross (in the wool); weight over 42 to 601 b. freezing weight: W. F. McLaren 1, 3 and 3, G. Harvey 4. Three long wool or long wool cross lambs (in tho wool); moat suitable for freezing: W. F. McLaren 1,2 and 3, Wairarapa Training Farm 4. Long wool or cross lamb: 11. Evans 1, Estate T. W. Wardell 2.

Novice class: H. Evans 1, Miss P. Groves 2.

FAT LAMBS AND FAT SHEEP. Heaviest Lamb. —Alton Wyeth 1, R. Elliott 2, Stuart McLachlan 3. Pet Lamb. —W. Y. Shannon 1, Miss Annie Ireland 2, Alton Wyeth 3, Miss McDonald 4. Two Fat Lambs.—W. F. McLaren 1. Three Wethers or Maiden Ewes. —W. Howard Booth 1 and 2, W. F. McLaren 3.

Three Fat Ewes, any age.—D. Macrae 1, W. F. McLaren 2 and 3. Three Wethers or Maiden Ewes, Long Wool or Long Wool Cross, any age.—W. F. McLaren 1, W. Howard Booth 2.

Heaviest Single Wether or Ewe, under 21 months—T. B. Heapy 1, Miss Julia Bubb 2, W. F. McLaren 3. Heaviest Single Wether or Ewe, any age. —T. B. Heapy 1, Alton Wyeth 2, Barber Bros. 3. * COMPETITIONS. Sheep dog trial, open to maiden dogs only: F. B. Yallance, 36 points, 1; J. McGuinness, 25 points, 2. Sheep Dog Trial (pulling, driving and varding): M. J. Wilton, 45 points, 1; M. J. Wilton, 44 points, 2; C. J. McDonald, 43 points, 3.

Bull, calved since Ist July, 1932: G. Brazondale 1. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1934: J. G. Donald 1, G. Brazendale 2, J. G. Donald 3, W. Moore and Son 4.

Cow, calved prior to Ist July, 1931, visibly in calf or in milk: W. Moore and Son 1 and champion. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1931, visibly in calf or in milk: G. Brazondale 1.

Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1932: W. Moore and Son 1 and reserve champion. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1933: W. Moore and Son 1 and 3, G. Brazendalo 2.

Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1934: J. G. Donald 1, W. Moore and Son 2 and 3. Group of male and two females: W. Moore and Son 1. FAT CATTLE.

Bullock, any age: H. 0. Toogood 1. Cow, any age, to be nudged on weight and quality: J. A. Betts 1. Pen of two bullocks, 3 years and over, most suitable for freezing: A. W. Buchanan 1, Barber Bros. 2. Bullock, 3 years and over, most suitable for chilling: A. W. Buchanan 1, H. 0. Toogood 2 and 3. Pen of two bullocks, under 3 years,

most suitable for chilling: Miss Bessie Donald I, A. W. Buchanan 2 and 3, A. and J. Gray 4. Bullock, under 3 years, most suitable for chilling: A. W. Buchanan 1 and champion and 2, G. Sfyaw 3 and 4. Pen of two heifers, most suitable for chilling: Mrs E. A. Russell 1 and champion, J. A. Betts 2. Heifer, most suitable for chilling: Mrs E. A. Russell 1, Allister Williams 2. MILKING SHORTHORNS.

Bull, calved since Ist July, 1932: Reg. L. Field 1 and champion. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1932: Reg. L. Field 1 and reserve champion. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1934: Reg. L. Field 1.

Cow, calved prior to Ist July, 1931, visibly in calf or in milk: Reg. L. Field 1 and 2.

Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1931: Reg. L. Field 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1933: Reg. L. Field 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1934: Reg. L. Field 1 and 3, J. Stringfellow 2. „

GRADE DAIRY CATTLE. Cow, in milk: T. A. B. Sinclair 1 and champion and 2, T. B. Heapy 3. I-leifer, in milk, calved since Ist July, 1932: T. B. Ileapy 1, T. A. B. Sinclair 2

Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1933: T. A. B. Sinclair 1 and 2, Hikurangi College 3 and 4. Tvo heifers, calved since Ist July, 1933: T. A. B. Sinclair 1, Hikurangi College 2 and 3. PUEEBEED FEIESIANS.

Pull, calved prior to Ist July, 1931: K. G. Fairbrothcr 1. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1931: C. A. Knutson. 1 and champion, K. G. Fan-brother 2. Buli, calved since Ist July, 1932: M. J. Parker 1 and 2.

Bull, calved since Ist July, 1933: M, J. Parker 1.

Bull, calved since Ist July, 1934; G. A. Knutson 1, K. G. Fairbrothcr 2, M. J. Parker 3.

Cow, calved prior to Ist July, 1931; visibly in calf or in milk: M. J. Parker 1 and champion, K. G. Fairbrothcr 2. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1931; visibly in calf or in milk: C. A. Knutson 1, M. J. Parker 2, K. G. Fairbrother 3. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1932: If. J. Parker 1, K. G. Fairbrothcr 2, C. A. Knutson 3. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1933: K. G. Fail-brother 1, Miss Parker 2, C. A. Knutson 3. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1934: M. J. Parker 1, C. A. Knutson 2, K. G. Fairbrother 3. Group of one male and two females: C. A. Knutson 1 and champion, K. G. Fairbrother 2, M. J. Parker 3. DOGS. BULL TERRIERS. Dogs. —Colonial bred: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Open: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Stud dog: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Bitches. —Puppy, under 12 months: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Maiden: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Novice: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Junior: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Limit: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. New Zealand-bred: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Colonial-bred: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. Open: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1 and champion and 2. Brace: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. , Team: Mrs O. G. Ellis 1. FOX TERRIERS (Wire-haired). Dogs. —Novice: Philip Ellis 1. New Zealand-bred: Philip Ellis 1. Colonialbred: Philip Ellis 1. Open: Mrs F. Wall 1 and champion. Bitches. —Open: Mrs F. Wall 1 and champion. FOX TERRIERS (Smooth-coated). Dogs. —Puppy, under 6 months: G. F. Hill 1. Puppy, under 12 months: G. F. Hill 1. Maiden: G. F. Hill 1. Novice: G. F. Hill 1. Junior: G. F. Hill 1. Limit: G. F. Hill 1. New Zealandbred: G. F. Hill 1. Colonial-bred: G. F. Hill 1. Open: G. F. Hill 1 and champion. Stud dog: G. F. Hill 1. Bitches. —Puppy, under 12 months: G. F Hill 1. Maiden: G. F. Hill 1. Novice- G. F. Hill 1. Junior: G. F. Hill 1. Limit: G. F. Hill 1. New Zealand-bred: G F Hill 1. Colonial-bred: G. F. Hill l Open: G. F. Hill 1 and special. Brace: Mr Ellis 1. Team: Mr Ellis 1.

SCOTTISH TERRIERS. Dogs. —Puppy, under 6 months: J. PTaueher 1, Ray Hansard 2. Puppy, under 12 months: Ray Hansard 1Bitches—Maiden: J. P. Taucher 1, Mrs A. A. Cameron 2, Mrs F. 11. Bennett 3. Novice: Mrs A. A. Cameron 1, Mrs F. H. Bennett 2.* Junior: Mrs A. A. Cameron 1, Mrs F. H. Bennett 2. Limit: J. P. Taucher 1, Mrs A. A. Cameron 2. New Zealand-bred: Mrs A. A. Cameron 1. Colonial-bred: Mrs A. A. Cameron 1. Open: Mrs A. A. Cameion 1 Mrs F. H. Bennett 2. CAIRN TERRIERS. p o gs. —Puppy under 12 months: G. F. Huggins 1 and champion. Bitches. —Puppy, under 12 mouths: G F Huggins 1 and champion. ALSATIANS. Dogs. —Puppy, under 6 months: A. Fairbrother I,'Mrs W. Mosen 2. Puppy, under 12 months: R. N. Farmer 1. Novice: A. Fairbrother 1. Junior: R. N. Farmer 1. Limit: A. W. Banks 1, R. N. Farmer 2. New Zealand-bred: A. W. Banks 1, R. N. Farmer 2. Colonialbred: E. O. Everiss 1. Open: E. 0. Everiss 1 and champion, Mr and Mrs D Wartnaby 2, A. W. Banks 3. Stud dog: E. 0. Everiss 1, Mr and Mrs D. Wartnaby 2. Bitches. —Puppy, under 12 months: G. Lamb 1. Novice: Mr and Mrs D. Wartnaby 1. Limit: Mr and Mrs D. Wartnaby 1. New Zealand-bred: Mr and Mrs D. Wartnaby 1. Colonial-bred: Miami Mrs D. Wartnaby 1, G. Lamb 2. Open: Mr and’ Mrs D. Wartnaby 1 and champion, G. Lamb 2. Brood: W. E. 0. B. Mosen 1. Brace: Mr and Mrs D. Wartnaby 1.

SEWING AND FANCY WORK. Pair hand-knitted sox (fingering): Mrs J. Carswell 1, Mrs S. Hurd 2, Miss M. A. Stevens 3. . Pair hand-knitted sox (wheeling): Mrs J. Carswell 1. Knitted cardigan or pullover: Miss F. M. Frewin 1, Mrs E. A. Thornton 2, Mrs B. Jensen 3. T Best child’s knitted sox: Miss J. Juden 1, Miss Mi Allan 2. Best knitted infant’s vest: Miss J. Juden 1, Mrs B. Jensen 2. Best knitted infants’ bootees: Miss J. Juden 1, Miss M. Allan 2. Hand-made wool rug: Gordon Young ' Best sleeveless pullover (knitted): Miss May Baskiville 1.

FAGAN MOTORS, LTD. A special attraction which Fagan Motors, Ltd., are showing at their stand is the new English Ford 8 h.p. light car, Tudor and Fordor models. They are beautifully furnished in every detail, embracing, as they do, the latest 1935 special features of new body lines and

upholstery refinements. Much interest will be centred round the new 10-h.p. English Fordor sedan. This car is a new line in the wide Ford range, and should appeal to intending purchasers requiring a medium-sized car with maximum economy. Designed for comfort and roominess, with small- ear performance, the body lines of this new model are exceptionally pleasing and attractive. Unfortunately, the 1935 V 8 models will not arrive in time for the show, but large stocks of this popular model Ford are to arrive the first week in March. However, literature and large size posters, illustrating the features of the model, will be available at the stand, and in addition there will be an “illustrated talkie” description of the features of the 1935 centrepoiso VB. H. J. JONES & CO., LTD. This well-known firm is to the fore with a comprehensive range of cars and trucks. As Wairarapa agents for the Morris 100 per cent British cars, the most notable of the new range is the nc-w family saloon. This is a genuine and successful attempt to obviate small ear discomfort in a car of low price. Two-door and four-door saloon models, with air-streamed steel bodies, have ample room for four full-sized adults, and have refinements such as hydraulic brakes and shock absorbers, full lowpressure tyres and synchromesh gears. The fuel consumption is better than 45 m.p.g. The Ten-four, Twelve-four and Ten-six, with many new refinements, the Morris Fifteen-nine, which is really a 16-h.p. job and capable of extremely high average speeds, and the improved Oxford Twenty, complete the 1935 range of Morris cars. Special interest will also be centred in the now Hudson Straight Eight and Terraplane. Fitted with the famous axle flex system of independent front wheel springing, these cars have proved themselves in the field of performance, speed and stamina, combined with comfort, while the running and upkeep costs are remarkably low. T. WAGG & CO., LTD.

At the showgrounds will be found the stand by Messrs T. Wagg and Co., Ltd., one of the oldest-established motor firms of Masterton, and they are showing Chevrolet and Buick cars. A graceful and roomy car for every five or six pasengers is the Buick model 41 Club sedan, trimmed in Bedford cord ' with luggage compartment at back, rear opening cowl ventilator, no-draught ventilation windows, and two inside sunshades for driver and front seat passenger, dual windscreen wiper, ash tray on back of front seat. The Master Six Chevrolet, finished in maroon, is fitted with knee-action independent front wheel springing, leather’ upholstery, and all the latest mechanical improvements. A beautiful model is the Standard Chevrolet sedan, finished in green duco, and is wonderful value. It has practically the same up-to-date body and mechanical features as the Master Six. The Standard Chevrolet coupe should also command attention. It is as fully equipped as other models, and sells at the low price of £272. Interest will also be centred in the 15ewt. commercial chassis with cab. All the above cars are fitted with the famous Fisher bodies, and are of the very latest appearance. The construction is of wood and steel, giving greater strength and eliminating rumble. The firm will be pleased to demonstrate and supply full particulars of the models to anyone interested.