MASTERTON SHOW

Wairarapa Daily Times, 20 February 1935, Page 6

MASTERTON SHOW

FIRST DAY. There was the usual attendance at the first day of the Masterton Show yesterday, when the bulk of the judging was finished. The fleeces entered in the Farmers Union competition, the results of which were announced on Monday, were exhibited in the Ram Ring, where they attracted considerable attention. The boys of the agricultural class at. the Wairarapa High School, under their instructor, Mr S. A. La Roche, inspected the fleeces during the day. Mr J. IT. Hewitt, a well-known breeder, of Mangamaire, spoke to the boys on various matters relating to wool. The gate takings yesterday showed an increase of 6s as compared with those of last year, the actual receipts being £2l, against £2O 14s in 1934. The following arc the awards additional to those which appeared in the “Daily Times” yesterday: —

SHEEP. ROMNEY MARSH (Open Classes). Ram, over 33 months: Sir William Perrv, Masterton, 1 and champion and o. j. E. Hewitt, Mangamaire, 3. ’Ram, 21-33 months: Sir William Perry 1 and reserve champion, 2 and 3; J. E. Hewitt 4. Ram, 12-21 months: Sir William Perry 1 and 2, J. E. Hewitt 3. _ Two rams, 12-21 months: Sir William Perry 1 and 2, G. E. Allen, Masterton, 3. Ram lamb: Q. Donald, Featherston, 1; A. P. Southey and Son, Masterton, 2. Ewe, over 21 months: G. E. Allen 1 and champion. Ewe, 12-21 months: J. E. Hewitt 1 and reserve champion and 2; G. E. Allen 3. Ewe lamb: K. R. McLeod, jVlartmborough, 1. Pen of four 2-tooth flock rams: A. Holmes Warren, Featherston, 1; Q. Donald, Featherston, 2; T. Wyeth, jun., Mt. Bruce, 3. ROMNEY MARSH (Unhoused). Ram lamb: A. P. Southey and Son, Masterton, 1; G. Shaw, Te Ore Ore, 2; A. and J. Gray, East Taratahi, 3; N. Blatchford, East Taratahi, 4. Ram, one-shear: A. and J. Gray 1 and 4, G. Shaw 2 and 3. \ Two rams, one-sliear: A. and J. Gray 1 and 2, W. Raynor 3. Ram, over 12 and under 33 months: X. Blatchford 1, A. and J. Gray 2 and Two rams, one-shear: A. and J. Gray 1 and 2, W. Raynor 3. Ram, over 12 and under 33 months: X. Blatchford 1, A. and J. Gray 2 and 3. Ram, over 33 months: N. Blatchford 1 and champion, A. and J. Gray 2 and reserve champion, A. P. Southey and Son 3. Ewe lamb: W. Ravner 1 and 2, J. A. McLeod (Martinborough) 3, X. Blatchford 4. Ewe, one-shear: W. Ravner 1 and ’champion, R. R. P. Hardy (Featherston) 2 and reserve champion, A. and J. Gray 3, J. A. McLeod 4. Ewe,' two-shear or over: A. and J. Grav 1, J. A. McLeod 2. SOUTHDOWN (Open Classes).

Ram, over 33 months: Ellis Bros. 55 (Bulls) 1 and champion, Q. Donald (Featherston) 2 and reserve champion, J. Knight (Feilding) 3. Ram, over 21 and under 33 months: fj. Ellis Bros. 1 and 2. J. Knight 3. ™ Ram, over 12 and under 21 months: gg Mrs B. H. Slack (Manakau) 1, J. g Knight 2, Ellis Bros. 3. m Two rams, over 12 and under 21 months: J. Knight 1 and 2, Ellis Bros. SI 3* B Ram lamb: Ellis Bros. 1. 2 and 3. HE Ewe, over 21 months: -I. H. Slack 1 B and champion, Ellis Bros. 2 and reserve B champion and 3. B Ewe, over 12 and under 21 months: E* J. Knight 1, Ellis Bros. 2, Mrs B. H. B Slack 3. - _ H Ewe lamb: Ellis Bros. 1,2 and 3, J. fj Knight 4. » Best pen of four 2-tooth Southdown i flock rams: Q. Donald (Featherston) 1, “ Alex. McKay (Featherston) 2, W. M. g Bishell (Blenheim) 3. S PIG-S. £ Fat. pig, suitable for bacon purposes, £ from 1201bs. to 1601b5., dead weight: W. £ H. Bradley (Te Whiti) 1, D. A. Stewart gH (Masterton) 2 and 4, S. H. Cotter (Tc ■ Whiti) 3. *« Two fat pigs, suitable for bacon purB poses, from 1201bs. to ICOlbs. dead weight: G. Gain (Featherston) 1 and 2, mm D. A. Stewart 3, S. H. Cotter 4. Two porkers, from 811 b. to 1001 b. dead weight: James Snell 1, Miss K. Yates 2, S. H. Cotter 3. Porkers, 811 b. to 1001 b. dead weight: Miss K. Yates (Masterton) 1, James Snell (Te Whiti) 2, W. Ireland (Te Whiti) 3, S. H. Cotter 4. Porker, 601 b. to 801 b. dead weight: J. Williams (Mauricevillc) 1 and 2, W. R, Daysh (Clareville) 3, M. Ahipene (Featherston) 4. Two porkers, 601 b. to 801 b. dead weight: J. Williams 1, W. R. Daysh 2, M. Ahipene 3, Mrs E. Palmer (East Taratalii) 4.

HORTICULTURAL VEGETABLES.

Collection'of vegetables, eight kinds: J. Cartwright-£Parkvnlo) 1, TV. Kemp (Masterton) 2, P. J. Borthwick (Mnstcrton) 3. Potatoes, one variety: F. W. Groves (Masterton) 1. Potatoes, three varieties: F. TV. Groves 1, J. Cartwright 2. Cucumbers, one variety: TV. Kemp 1, J. Cartwright 2, Miss M. Barton (Masterton) 3. Carrots, short, one variety: .T. Cartwright 1, Mrs C. Percy (Tividale) 2, W. Kemp 3. Beets, round or oval: TV. Kemp 1 and 3, P. J. Borthwick 2. Tomatoes, smooth, one variety: W. Kemp 1 and 3, P. J. Borthwick 2. Runner beans, any one variety: J. Cartwright 1, Mrs C. Percy 2, W. Kemp 3. Peas, one variety: TV. Kemp 1 and 2. Onions, keeping: J. Cartwright 1 and 3. P. J. Borthwick 2. F. TV. Groves 4. Vegetable marrows, one variety, short: J. Cartwright 1, TV. Kemp 2, Mrs C. Percy 3, J. Billington (Masterton) 4. Cabbages: P. J. Borthwick 1 and 2. FRUIT. Nectarines, one variety: Miss E. Greig (TVangaehu) 1. Plums, dessert, one variety: T. Ingley (Te Ore Ore) 1 and 2, N. TV. Groves 3. Pears, culinary, one variety: T. Ingley 1 and 2. Apples, dessert, one variety: F. TV. Groves 1, T. Ingley 2 and 3. Apples, culinary, one variety: F. TV. Groves 1, TV. Kemp 2.

HOME INDUSTRIES. SEWING AND FANCY WORK. Fancy needlework, coloured (Mrs TV. Rayner’s silver vase): Mrs P. J. Chalks (Appleby) 1, Miss G. Rohde (Shannon) 2, Miss G. Rohde and Miss M. Allan (Palmerston North), equal, 3. Fancy needlework, white: Miss G. Rohde 1 and 2, Miss G. K. Overend (Fcilding) and Miss M. A. Stevens (Wellington), equal, 3. Embroidery on cotton or lin-

en, white: Miss G. Rohde 1 and 2, Mrs Y. 11. Scott (Masterton) and Miss E. Cleaver (Wellington), equal, 3. Tray cloth, worked in colours: Mrs P. J. Challis and Miss G. Rohde, equal, 1; Mrs Bert Welch and Miss G. K. Overend, equal, 3; Miss Beryl Gainsbury (Wairoa) 5. Cotton crochet: Miss I. O. McCutchan (Rangiriri) 1, Mrs Sarah Hurd (Christchurch) 2. Afternoon tea cloth, worked in cotton or colours: Miss G. Rohde 1, Miss E. T. Totman (Wellington) 2, Miss D. Jolley (Tolaga Bay) 3. Guest towel, embroidered: Miss G. Rohde 1 and 2, Miss G. M. Kilsbv (Levin) 3. Most useful article made from sugar bag: Miss G. Rohde 1. Fancy apron, worked on unbleached calico: Miss K. Murphy (Feilding) 1, Mrs M. I. Watson (Seddon) 2, Miss G. hi. Kilsby and Mrs W. Shing (Masterton), equal, 3. Tapestry work: Mrs W. Shing 1. Table centre: Miss G. Rohde 1 and 2, Miss G. K. Overend 3. Hand-made baby’s frock: Miss G. Rohde 1, Miss M. A. Stevens 2, Miss Edna Wall (Waipukurau) 3. (Children under 17 years.) Fancy needlework: Miss Betty Oates (Carterton) 1, Miss Monica Welch 3. Table centre or tray cloth, worked in colours: Miss Zona Dixon (Masterton) 1, Miss M. E. Fiven (Seddon) and Miss Betty Oates (equal) 3. Sleeveless pullover.j knitted: Miss May Baskiville (Masterton) 1.

POULTRY. FANCY. Game (Old English). —Black Red cock: O. Anderson 1, W. Harding 2. Partridge hen: N. Simpson 1, O. Anderson 2, W. Harding 3 and 4. Black Red cockerel: N. Simpson 1, W. Harding 2, O. Anderson 3. Partridge pullet: 0. Anderson 1 and 3, X. Simpson 2. Duckwing cock: 0. Anderson 1, W. Harding 2. Duckwing hen: 0. Anderson 1. Duckwing cockerel: J. Lvford 1, 0. Anderson 2, W. Harding 3. Duckwing pullet: J. Lvford 1.

Game (A.O.V.).—Coc-k: W. Harding 1 (special prize). Hen: \Y. Harding 1. Leghorns (White). —Mrs D. A. Stewart 1 (special prize), Y. J. Woodbury 2. Pullet: Mrs D. A. Stewart 1, V. J. Woodbury 2, Maurice C. Cole 3. Leghorns (Black). —Cockerel: Rev. W. F. Stent 1. Pullet: Rev. W. F. Stent 1.

Orpingtons (Black).- —Pullet: J. A. Bock 1. Cock: Rev. IV. F. Stent 1, T. C. Morris 2. Hen: J. A. Bock 1, IV. Harding 3. , . Bantams (O.E. Game, Duekwmg, or Black Red). —Pullet or hen: Miss Colleen Beer 1.

Bantams (Seabright).—Cockerel or hen: W .X. Ravner 1. Pullet or hen: IV. X. Ravner 1.

Bantams (Black Rosecomb). —Pullet or hen: Mrs Guy Booth 1.

Bantams (A.O.Y.) —Cockerel or cock: F. J. Heaven 1. Pullet or hen: Mrs A Steer 1.

Children’s Class.—Best pair of bantams, any variety, to be shown by children: M. Stevens 1 (special prize), Ronald Montgomery 2, Miss Xoeline Booth 3. UTILITY POULTRY. Orpingtons (Black).—Cockerel: Geo. A. Edge 1 (special prize) and 2, Mrs M. Roys 3. Pullet: Geo. A. Edge 1 and 2, Mrs M. Roys 3. Cock: J. A. Bock 1, TV. Harding 2. Hen: J. A. Bock 1, IV. Harding 2. Minorcas. —Hen: T. C. Morris 1 and 3, Rev. W. F. Stent 2. Cockerel: Rev. IV. F. Stent 1, J. A. Bock 2. Pullet: J. A. Bock (special prize) 1, Rev. W. F. Stent 2.

Wyandottes. —Cockerel: J. X. Barrie 1. Pullet: J. N. Barrie 1.

Leghorns (White). —Mrs D. A. Stewart 1, Geo. A. Edge 2, N. J. Woodbury 3. Pullet: B. 11. Goodin 1, N. J. Woodbury 2, Taylor Bros. 3. Rhode sland Reds. —Cockerel: Geo. A. Edge 1 and 2, W. N. Rayner 3. Pullet: Geo. A. Edge 1,2 and 3. A.O.V. (heavy breeds). —Cockerel: J. N. Barrie 1 and' 2. Pullet: J. N. Barrio 1 and 2. DUCKS (any age). Indian Runner. —Drake: G. Graves 1. Duck: G. Graves 1 and 2. Rouen.—Drake: J. Billington 1. Duck: J. Billington 1, G. Graves 2. A.O.V.—Drake: J. Billington 1, G. Graves 2. Duck: G. Graves 1 and 2, J. Billington 3. PIGEONS. Fantail. —Cock: Jim Stewart 1. Racing I-lomer, Blue or Black Chequer.— Coek, adult: R. E. Shaw 1, TV. Harding 2, F. C. Ferris 3, C. Adams 4. Racing Homer, Blue or Black Chequer. —Hen, adult: A. J. Reader 1, G. E. Shindler 2, A. Liideman 3, R. E. Shaw 4. Racing Homer, Blue or Black Chequer.—Cock, under 12 months: J. Pointon 1, J. A. Bock 2, A. J. Reader 3. Racing Homer, Blue or Black Chequer. —Hen, under 12 months: Maurice Smith 1, W. Steer 2, J. A. Bock 3. Racing Homer, blue bar. —Coek, adult: F. C. Ferris 1, E. J. Wickens 2, R. E. Shaw 3. Racing Homer, blue bar. —Hen, adult: TV. Harding 1, A. J. Reader 2, W. Steer 3. Racing Homer, blue bar. —Coek, under 12 months: J. C. Clark 1. Racing Homer, red or red chequer. —Cock, adult: R. E. Shaw 1, W. Harding 2 and 3. Racing Homer, red or red chequer. —Hen, adult: Maurice Smith 1 (special prize), TV. Steer 2, D. E. Tooby 3. Racing Homer, red or red chequer.—Cock, under 12 months: TV. Steer 1, A. Liideman 2. Racing Homer, red or red chequer.— Hen, under 12 months: J. A. Bock 1. Racing Homer, any othey colour.—Cock, adult: G. E. Shindler 1, F. Harding 2, Taylor Bros. 3, A. J. Reader 4. Racing Homer, any other colour. —Hen, adult: G. E. Shindler 1, F. C. Ferris 2, TV. Orsborn 3. Racing Homer, any other colour. —Cock, under 12 months: A. Liideman 1, W. Orsborn 2. Racing Homer, any other colour. —Hen, under 12 months:" F. C. Ferris 1, Taylor Bros. 2. Pigeon, flown over 300 miles: Maurice Smith 1, C. Adams 2, F. C. Ferris 3.

Children’s Class. —Pigeon, any variety. —Cock or hen: Alan Weir 1, Taylor Bros. 2, J. Allan 3. ESSAYS.

Judge: Mr TV. 11. Jackson, Masterton. (Subject: “Kindness to Animals.”) Primary scholars, Standard 6: Isobel Palmer, Solway, 2; Joan Gemmell, Solway, 3; Alister Howard, Solway, 4. Primary scholars, Standard 4: Judith Childs, Mauriceville, 1; Josie Gemmell, Solway, 2. Primary scholars, Standard 2 and under: John Meredith, Mauriceville, 1; Beth Crcswell, St. Bride’s Convent, 2; Pauline Maney, St. Bride’s Convent, 3. RING EVENTS. Sheep dog trial, open to maiden dogs only (pulling, driving and yarding): F. B. Vallance, Kahumingi, Bess, 36pts, 1; M. J. Wilton, Featherston, 25pts, 2. Sheep dog trial (pulling, driving and yarding): M. J. Wilton, Featherston, Lad, 4opts, 1;- M. J Wilton, Chiel, 44 pts., 2; C. J. McDonald, Rangitumau, 43pts, 3. EQUESTRIAN COMPETITIONS.

Trotting horse, to be ridden: 11. Preston (Masterton) Jock 1; TV. A. Pike (Te Whiti) Seldom 2; J. Morrison (Masterton), Kit, 3.

Walking competition, style and pace: A. IV. Parsons (IVaipukurau) Spearopa 1; J. Morrison, Kit, 2; Miss Dawne Bousficld (IVaipukurau) Arapai, 3. Maiden jumping (horses): W. Levin (Masterton) Reputation 1; R. Liverton (Masterton) Prospect 2; Ivan Jackson (Kopuaranga) Roscommon 3. Pony jumping, ponies under 13.2 hands, ridden by boy or girl under 15 years: Jim Amos (Martinborough) Lightning 1; A. G. Hill (Palmerston North) Natty 2; Miss C. Harris (Martinborough) Bluey 3. Dual jumping, open to all horses: G. 11. Vickers (Levin) Cliarmaine 1; Trevor Tullv (Grcytown) Ranger 2; Miss Muriel Morrison (Awatoitoi) General

Pony jumping, open to ponies 13.2 hands and under 14.2 hands, ridden by boy or girl under 18: Tony Betts (Masterton) Ranfurly 1; A. G. Hill (Palmerston North) Gay Lady 2; Miss Isobel Barton (Masterton) Blazer 3. Best typo of hunter, suitable foxcarrying list, or over: Miss Dwane Bousficld (Waipukurau) Arapai 1; Miss Erma Buick (Masterton) Marquita 2; J. Goodwin (Ohingaiti) Mataroa 3. Jumping competition (hunters’ style) for Rupert Morrison Memorial Challenge Cup: Mrs IT. Scales (Whakataki) Clinker 1; J. Goodwin (Ohingaiti) Mataroa 2; G. H. Vickers (Levin) Cliarmaine 3; R. Liverton (Masterton) Prospect 4. CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS. The following is a list of the championship awards: — Lincoln—Ram: E. T. Wilton, Rangitumau; reserve, L. R, Wilton, Rangitumau. Ewe, and reserve: L. R. Wilton. Romney (open). —Ram and reserve: Sir William Perry, Masterton. Ewe: G. E. Allen, Masterton; reserve, J. E. Hewitt, Mangamaire. Unhoused. —Ram: N. Blatchford, East Taratahi; reserve, A. and J. Gray, Taratahi. Ewe: IV. Rayner, Masterton; reserve, R. R. P. Hardy, Featherston. Southdowns (open). Ram: Ellis Bros., Bulls; reserve, Q. Donald, Featherston. Ewe: J. 11. Slack, Manakau; reservee, Ellis Bros. Unhoused. Ram: IV. Rayner, Masterton; reserve, Gordon S. McLeod, Martinborough. Ewe: R. R. P. Hardy, Featherston; reserve, J. H. Slack, Manakau. Corriedale. —Ram and reserve: IV. Raynei’, Masterton. Ewe: J. Stringfellow, Grevtown. Pen of Lambs.—W. F. McLaren, Rangitumau. Jersey.—Bull: J. Jameson, Featherston; reserve, T. B. Heapv, Grevtown. Cow: Mrs IV. G. Shannon, Palmerston North; reserve, R. J. Y. Wellington, Masterton.

Friesians—Bull: C. A. Knutson, Daleficld. Cow: M. J. Parker, Dalefield. Group: C. A. Knutson.

Milking Shorthorn. —Bull and reserve: R. L. Field, Grcytown. Cow: R. L. Field.

Grade Dairy Cattle. —Cow: T. A. B. Sinclair, TVoodville. Fat Cattle.—Bullock: A. IV. Buchanan, Masterton. Heifer: Mrs E. A. Russell, Masterton. W.F.C.A., LTD. The Produce Department of the W.F.C.A. have an attractive and interesting exhibit at the Show. . Among the lines on show is an exhibition of grass and general farm seeds, secured from the best strains in New Zeaalnd, and of undoubted interest to farmers who intend sowing. Farmers requiring seed for burns will find much to interest them here. Another well-known W.F.C.A. line on show is/Tip-Top calf meal, which is manufactured at the firm’s own factory. The demand for this meal is increasing, not only in the Wairarapa, but in other parts of the Dominion. Tip-Top is a food of proven value on account of its vitamin and mineral content. A display of C.IV.S. goods, including cigarettes, tobacco and soaps, for which the firm have the sole Wairarapa agency, should bo of interest to a large number. A practical demonstration of the merits of Chinese lacquer paint can also be seen at this firm’s stand.

FURNITURE DISPLAY.

The W.P.C.A. arc also showing the most modern styles in furniture from their furniture department, the main feature of which is a Chesterfield suite and an oak bedroom suite. The Chesterfield suite is of modern design, the motor car type of tilt seat making a very restful and comfortable lounge seat. This suite is covered in a good quality Genoa velvet, is well sprung and upholstered, and built to give the utmost satisfaction. The oak bedroom suite is finished in a nut brown colour, constructed of well seasoned oak timber, ofi a beautiful grain and of latest design, with frameless mirrors, hung, so as to hide the usual standards which hold them. The cupboards contain three drawers each, making altogether a useful and attractive piece of furniture. This, together with the pedestal cupboard, tall boy and bedstead, comprises a very attractive suite for the bedroom. In this stand is also shown the Li-lo inflated beds for camping tours, Axminster carpets and tapestries. Of particular interest is an all-wave new model cabinet Pacific radio, with many special features. Some six othermodels are also shown. New Zealandmade, these machines are giving complete satisfaction, and carry a twelve months guarantee.

G H. PERRY AND CO., LTD. The above firm of grain, seed and produce merchants have a very attractive display at the Show. Various seeds are shown in different stages of germination and should prove of interest to farmers. Of particular interest is a display showing the method of determining whether perennial Ryegrass is true to type or whether it is false perennial only. This is found through the action of ultra-violet rays on seed that has been germinated from 13 to 14 days. The results as shown in Messrs G. 11. Perry and Co., Ltd., ultraRnv Cabinet should convince farmers and others interested of the advantages of buying seed tested by this method. The advantages of sowing Government Certified Ryegrass is further shown by actual plants growing and interesting photographs. Tn addition to the grass seeds on show there is a comprehensive display of grain and a small test carried out in connection with Reed Algerian Oats shows the advantage sowing old oats has against new season’s oats.