MASTERTON SHOW

Wairarapa Daily Times, 21 February 1935, Page 6

MASTERTON SHOW

PEOPLE’S DAY.

“People's Day” at the Masterton Show yesterday drew a very large crowd, who were well catered for by the programme presented in the ring in the afternoon. Fine weather prevailed, with a fair breeze, the conditions at times being very warm. Just at the close of the show a shower of rain fell. Among the visitors were the Hon. J. Cf. Cobbe, Minister of Justice, and Mr AY. J. Poison, M.P., Dominion president of the Farmers’ Union.

In spite of the large attendance, the gate takings showed a decrease of a little over £IS, as compared with last year. This year the gate takings amounted to £325 9s 6d, while last year the receipts were £343 9s Gd. The grand parade wms a spectacular affair, and caused great interest. Commenting on the show, the president, Mr W. F. McLaren, said he considered it a highly successful fixture. As a whole, the stock classes were good, although the dryness of the season had affected the entries and also the quality of the animals exhibited. Taking everything into consideration, he thought that the condition and quality of the stock was first class. The horse events had been a feature of the show, and visitors had told him that the quality of the horseflesh shown had been a revelation to them. The dogs had also been a popular feature, and had been responsible for attracting many people to the show. On behalf of the "association he expressed his sincere thanks to the general public, and particularly to the exhibitors, for whose support they were extremely grateful. The various members of the committee had worked particularly well and everything had gone very smoothly. ' During the day an enjoyable programme of music, was played by the Masterton Municipal Band. An innovation which was popular with the public was the broadcasting of the results of the ring events and other information, such as news of a lost boy. The equipment for the announcing was installed and supervised bv Mr AY. D. Ansell.

Nurses and some members of the Masterton branch of the Plunkct Society were on duty at tlieir depot throughout the afternoon, and 'many mothers gladly availed themselves of the opportunity of leaving their infants in good care, while they viewed the show at leisure. Members of the St. John Ambulance and of its Nursing Division were also in attendance. If there was one animal more than another which interested crowds of breeders and farmers at the Masterton Show it was the lately-arrived Southdowm ram Ford Christian, imported by Sir William Perry and Mr R. M. Perry. The order sent for this sheep was to secure the refusal of the best ram available in England, and the result is the arrival here, after a journey of six months, of an exceedingly highclass sheep. Ford Christian was a prize-winner in England as a lamb, and his sire was also a prize-winner. Ford Dandy, son of Ford Christian, has also been ordered by Sir William Perry and Mr R. M. Perry. Ford Dandy was shown at the age of 31 months in the Royal Counties’ Show, which is one of the three biggest shows in England. His show record is:—First at Royal Counties’ Show; first prize lamb and also reserve for cup for best ram of any age at Sussex Counties’ Show; first prize ram lamb at Royal Show; first prize Tam lamb and also champion at Tunbridge AYells. Ford Dandy'was the only Southdown sheep shown at the leading English shows of 1933, which was not put down from the premier position. Ford Dandy’s twin sister has been shown -with almost equal success. The following are the results additional to those published yesterday: —

DOGS. COCKER SPANIELS—O.T.B. Junior: C. Pedersen 1, C. R. P. Armstrong 2. Limit: H. Iv. Macintosh. 1. Open: 11. D. Saunders 1, H. K. Alacintosh 2. BULLDOGS. English. Dogs. —Puppy under G months: R. Al. Wright (Wellington) 1. Puppy under 12 months: R. M. Wright 1. Open: Airs H. Weeds (Wellington) 1. Bitches. —Puppy under G months: R. Al. Wright 1. Puppy under 12 months: R. Al. Wright 1. Open: Air Rattray (Southland) 1. French.

Dogs. —Open: Airs John Alartin (Alartinborough) 1. Bitches. —Open: Airs J, Alartin 1. Brace: Airs J. Alartin 1.

PEKINGESE,

Dogs.—Alaiden: Aliss R. Norman (Masterton) 1. Bitches.—Puppy, under 12 months: Aliss R. Norman 1. POMERANIANS. Under 71b.

Bitches. —Puppy under 6 months: Mrs C. Hawke (Masterin') 1. Puppy, under 12 months: Mrs G. Brake (Wellington) 1. Open: Mrs G. Drake 1, Mrs L. Ogilvie Brow (Akatarawa) 2. Over 71b. Limit: Mrs Tlireadingham (Wellington) 1. Colonial-bred: Miss E. M. Hawke 1. SYDNEY SILKIES. Dogs. —Puppy under 6 months: Mrs R. Jepson (Ecathertson) 1. Maiden: Mrs Jepson L Novice: Mrs Jepson 1. Open: Mrs B. Jepson 1. Bitches: Puppy, under (5 months: Mrs Jepson 1. Maiden: Mrs B-. Jepson 1. Novice: Mrs Jepson 1. Open: Mrs Jepson 1. VARIETY CLASSES. Sporting dogs: S. D. Geary 1, A. Mackenzie Douglas 2. P. Meehan 3. Spaniels (any variety): B. Slicrratt (Masterton) 1, 11. D. Saunders 2, C. Pedersen 3. Toys (any variety): Mrs G. Drake 1, Mrs L. Ogilvie Brown 2. All other breeds: Mrs H. Weeds 1, Mrs John Martin 2, Miss E. Yoyce 3. Imported class: Mrs E. Wall (Martinborougli) 1, Mrs John Martin 2. Local, any breed (open to Wairarapa exhibitors): S. D. Geary 1, Mrs John Martin 2, Mrs E. Wall 3. SPECIAL STAKES. Grand challenge stakes, open to all breeds: Mrs E. Wall 1, S. D. Geary 2, Mrs H. Weeds 3. GRADE DAIRY CATTLE. Yearling heifer, open to members of boys’ and girls’ agricultural clubs (heifer must have competed in clubs’ competition in 1933-34): A. Sinclair (Woodvillo) 1, Miss Parker (Dalcfield) 2, Jack Ireland (To Whiti) 3, Miss B. Newland (Masterton) 4. Hand-fed heifer, open to members of boys’ and girls’ agricultural clubs: Bill Ireland (To Whiti) 1, Miss Nola James (Hikurangi College) 2, lan Craig 3, Jack Ireland (Te Whiti) 4, Miss Lorna Bayner (Carterton) 5. Best calf, in milking strain: T. B. Sinclair 1, Bill Ireland 2, J. Jameson

(Fcathcrston) 3 and 4, “Miss IT. B. Moore (Homebush) 5. “The excellent quality of the calves w r as a feature of the display,” observed Mr AA r . Brady, judge of the grade dairy cattle at the Masterton Show, when commenting on the animals exhibited by members of the AVairarapa Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs. “There was not a weak calf in tlic whole entry,” he added. The calves were well cared for, and most of them had the type to show it out. The following were the results of classes controlled by the Agricultural Clubs, and for which special trophies had been donated:—•

Small Holders’ Cup, for dairy type: Billie Ireland 1, lan Craig 2, Lorna Raynor 3, Heather Leith 4. G. H. Perry Cup, for condition: Billie Ireland 1, Nola James 2, lan Craig 3, Hazel Lumsden 4, Murray Keats 5. AVairarapa Herd Testing Association’s Cup, best calf entered by members of the association: Lorna Raynor I, Guy Wilton 2, Hazel Lumsden 3. RING COMPETITIONS. Trotting pony, in saddle, for ponies under 13.2 hands, ridden by children under 13: M. Stuart (Rangitumau) 1, J. Cunningham (Wcstmere) 2, Trevor Orr (Ahiaruhe) 3. Ladies’ jumping competition: Mrs H. Scales (Whakataki) 1, J. Johnston (Masterton) 2, J. Goodwin (Ohingaiti) 3.

Pony jumping competition, for best child rider under 13 years of age, ponies to be under 13.2 hands: Allen Hill 1, Miss Joyce Mulvanev 2, John Broughton (Martinborough) 3. Best wire jumper, ovef' four wire jumps: Miss Nancy Morrison 1, Mrs H. Scales 2, C. M. Meredith 3. Pony jump championship, ponies under 14.2 hands, ridden by boy or girl under 18 years: Miss Dawne Bousfield I. Jim Amos 2, B. R. McGuinness 3. Champion jumping competition: Mrs H. Scales’ Clinker 1, Mr .T. Goodwin’s Mataroa 2, Mr J. Cook’s Mataari 3, Mr J. Johnston’s Drift 4.

I-landv hunter competition: J. Johnston 1, G. IT. AHckers 2, AY. Levin 3. Consolation jumping competition: Miss Muriel Morrison 1 and 3, Miss Erma Buiclc 2, Miss Leila Loader (Tinui) 4. COOKERY CLASSES. Home-made and home-baked bread (to be baked in tins): Mrs P. Cotter 1, Mrs S. AViggins 2 and 3. Home-made and home-baked bread (cottage or any shape other than tin): Mrs P. Cotter 1, Mrs S. AViggins 2 and 3.

Fruit cake: Airs S. AA’iggins 1, Miss Joyce Unwin 2, Mrs E. M. Dalglicsli 3.

Home-made and home-baked scones: Mrs S. AA r iggins 1 and 2, Airs P. Cotter

Seed cake: Miss J. McKenzie 1, Mrs E. M. Dalgliesh 2, Mrs S. Wiggins 3. Madeira cake: Miss J. McKenzie 1, Mrs S. AViggins 2, Miss Joyce Unwin 3. Six currant or sultana scones: Mrs S. AViggins 1 and 2, Mrs P. Cotter 3. Sponge sandwich (no filling): Mrs S. AViggins 1, Miss J. Thompson 2, Miss M. Barton 3.

Pikelets: Miss M. Barton 1, Miss J. Thompson 2, Miss C. lorns 3. Shortbread: Mrs S. AViggins 1 and 2, Miss J. Thompson 3. ■ Six gems: Miss C. lorns 1, Airs S. AViggins 2 and 3. Six cream puffs: Airs S. AViggins (2 entries equal) 1, Airs Neville Ross 2. Six sausage rolls: Airs S. AViggins 1 and 2, Airs P. Cotter 3. Six jam tarts: Airs S. AViggins 1 and 3, Airs P. Cotter 2. Collection of small cakes: Airs S. AViggins 1, Airs P. Cotter 2, Airs Neville ' CHILDREN’S CL A SSES. Six scones, white: Aliss Joan AViggins 1 and 2, Aliss N. Siemonck 3. Sponge sandwich: Aliss Al. J. Roys 1, Aliss Joan AViggins 2, Aliss J. Thompson 3. Six pikelets: Aliss Joan AViggins 1, Aliss J. Thompson 2 and 3. PRESERVES. Collection of home-made jams: Airs Archie AVyetli 1, Airs S. 11. H. Unwin 2 and 3. One bottle each of bottled fruits, 3 varieties: Airs E. A. Newland 1, Mrs E. Al. Dalgliesh 2, Airs E. A. Newland 3. Collection of jellies: Airs A. H. 11. Unwin 1 and 3, Mrs E. A. Newland 3. Home-made tomato sauce: Airs A. IT. H. Unwin 1 and 2, Mrs E. A. Newland 3. SHEEP JUDGING. Considerable interest was taken in a sheep judging competition for schoolboys and others at the Solway Show rgrounds yesterday. The competition was followed by an instructive and interesting demonstration by Air A. S. Alurray, Alosgiel. There was a large attendance of schoolboys—members of the AVairarapa High School agricultural class, with their instructor, Air S. A. La Roche—farmers and others.

The competition was in two sections, an open class, and a class for schoolboys. The event, which was organised on behalf of the A. and P. Association by Mr Duncan McGregor, was highly informative and educational. The sheep judged were Romneys. The results of the competition were as follow: Open class: B. Reid 1, E. Matson 2, W. McLachlan and J. Goldsman (equal) 3.

Schoolboys’ class: H. Thomson 1, Iv. McLachlan 2, C. Catton 3. Mr Murray said that the remarks of the competitors regarding placements indicated that they had been taking a very keen interest. The competition proved conclusively that there was very promising talent among the boys. Mr Murray was enthusiastic regarding the value of such competitions. It was only right, he said, that boys should be given an opportunity of displaying their knowledge in that way. Interest should be created when the lads wore-still young. It was then that they were more prepared to listen. Everything possible should be done to get the younger generation keyed up to a high pitch of enthusiasm. He paid a tribute to the untiring interest of Mr La Roche, and the immense amount of energy he put into fostering the work of the boys. CHAMPIONSHIPS. The following are the championship awards made yesterday: — Draughts: Stallion, Donald McKenzie (Masterton), Woodlands Boy; reserve, Donald McKenzie, Woodlands Eavourite. Mare: Donald McKenzie, Lady Jane; reserve, Donald McKenzie, Woodlands Lady. Gelding: G. Shaw, Te Ore Ore; reserve, G. Shaw. Champion hack: Miss I. Bcnnott (Masterton) Dandy. Champion pony: Miss B. Birch (Masterton) Mack. Pony jump: Miss D. Bousfield (Waipukurau), Painted Doll. Champion jump: Mrs 11. Scales (Whakataki), Clinker.