JUBILEE SHOW

Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 February 1937, Page 5

JUBILEE SHOW

Masterton A. & P. Association

Great Display of Stock

A Record Exhibition

OITICEES, 1936-37. Patron, Mr David Guild; president, Mr W.. James; vice-presidents, Messrs P. R. Welch and R. E. Gordon Lee; bon. treasurer, Mr G. W. Sellar; auditor, Mr J. B. Keith, F.P.A. (N.Z.); members of committee, Messrs; H. Brisco, J. E. Broad, P. Borthwick, N. Blatchford, T. A. Brown, T. V. Caverhill, P. M. Compton, G. F. Candy, L. T. Daniell, J. Gray, A. H. Falloon, W. H. Harcombe, G. Harvey, W. Harding, J. H. Handyside, J. M. James, E. J. Jenkins, W. Kemp,. W. G: Lamb, W. G. Laing, R. Liverton, L. Meredith, P. D. McLachlan, W. F. McLaren, R. M. Perry, D. A. Pickering, O. C. Ruby, D. C. Stuart, Francis Shaw, A G. Tinkham; district representatives, Messrs A. C. P. Hay (Alfredton), P. L. McLaren (Longbush-Hinakura), P. G. Tredray (Eketahuna), J. P- McMaster (Lower Valley), Ian 1 McLeod (Martinborough), J. A. Toogood (East Coast), A. B. Martin (Martinborough), C. J. Percy (Bideford), L. D. Cameron (Tinui), Jas. G. Donald (Featherston), R. S. Piliner (Whareama-Castlepoint), W. N. Rummer (Te Wharau), O. A. Cadwaliier (Greytown), C. Campbell (Carter®, A. Pi Smith (Wellington); lion, veterinary surgeons, Messrs W. J. Gray, M.R.C.V.S., and Stanley Fletcher, B. (Melb.); secretary, Mr R- H. Williams.

smallest detail. Mr Dunn is a "walking encyclopaedia’ ’ of show information, and in a most courteous manner carries out those arduous duties .associated with his particular department of the show. It would be hard to imagine a Masterton Show without Mr Dunn being connected with it.

The various stewards are carrying out their work in a manner which demonstrates that the Association made excellent appointments when they allotted them their respective duties. With the stewards it is "hard slogging,” and a thorough knowledge of their duties, that is required of them, and the officials at the 1937 show are indeed the right individuals for their respective jobs.' They have done credit to the Association by the manner in which they have carried out their duties. The entries total 3100 —a record in the history of /the Association. In sheep the entries total 690 (against 522 last year), in cattle 303 (174), horses 357 (282), dogs 449 (531), competitions 416 (308), pigs 84 (36), horticulture 435 (268), and poultry 368 (236). The entries are nearly 750 more than, year. The judge (Mr F. Mills) said that the* classes had produced a very-good type of Ayrshire. The champion bull was a particularly fine animal. The Press were particularly indebted to Mr Len Daniell for his assistance in connection with obtaining information from the judges relative to the various classes.

The most important show in the history of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association opened to-day at Solway in fine weather, it being the golden jubilee of the foundation of the show. It was fitting that the occasion - should be marked by the greatest display of stock, etc., ever seen m the Wairarapa at a similar function, with entries eclipsing any show held in the district. ~ , f officials set out to make the. show ■eatest achievement the Wairaas seen, and that their aim lias Lccomplished is due to their unenergies and the capable managejf all sections of the show. To this object has necessitated hard ind much planning, in order that (ling should work smoothly, and o detail, however small, should te overlooked. The community as a whole-town and country —joined hands to assist, the -(Association to make;, the occasion one worthy of an institution: which means so much to all sections o the people. The interests of town and country are interwoven to such an extent that one section cannot exist Without the assistance of the other. The prosperity of the country means the prosperity of the town; and when the town is experiencing good times there is naturally more money to spend, and a greater' demand for the products of the country. The show itself to-day provides sections of interest to all classes of people. Naturally, the agricultural and farming interests dominate, but there is more than usual to engage the attention ot the town resident. However, there is much which can yet be accomplished by the Association to make the show even more popular with the general public than it is. Novelties must be continually introduced. Other A. and P. Societies have adopted' this policy, recognising Jifcat unless they provide functions to h®’the interest of the, people generally) there will be a falling off in their gate receipts and in .the general interest taken in the show. There were, competitions in existence at Wairarapa shows fifty years ago which could well be introduced to-day.. The Masterton A. and P. Association must keep itself abreast of the times in the matter of ling competitions, and if a progressiie policy is not pursued in this connection, then the revenue from the general public which is expected will not be forthcoming. Sometimes too much attention is given as to whether this or that competition is worth while, whether it will show a profit, or whether too much work is involved. This is the . wrong angle from which to view an innovation. ..In looking for profit, the operations of a show as a whole must be, taken into consideration. It may be profitable generally to the show even when an expensive "drawing card” actually shows a loss. In connection with the stock there has probably never been a better displaJ|pf high-grade animals at any show in the North Island, gome judges are of opinion that nothing to equal the sheep, cattle or horses has been seen at any stock exhibition outside the big centres in the North Island. Certainly tlio bulk of the animals have been bred along those lines which produce the highest quality, and emphasising the chief characteristics df the breeds concerned. The display of stock at Solway this year is one upon which the breeders have every reason to congratulate themselves, providing an object lesson in scientific breeding. The president of the Association (Mr W. James) is a very busy man to-day, and he is carrying out his numerous duties in the traditional manner of his predecessors. The secretary (Mr R. 11. Williams) and his assistant (Mr Fred Dunn) who have been associated over a 'very long .period of years at the Mastoiton again proving their worth. Mr jPlliams is undoubtedly the ideal show secretary, and has all his anangementg made on proper business lines, giving the closest attention to even the

Mr H. B. Stuckey, the judge of the Hercfords, was well pleased with the all-round quality of the exhibits placed before him. Competition was eonfined 1 to local breeders, but the standard of the animals compared very favourably with those in other centres, and many of the animals would hold their own in any show ring. He emphasised the necessity for breeders to continual-* ly improve their herds, and the utilisation of the highest class of animal for the stud. Speaking to a "Daily Times” representative on the question of the stock embargo, Mr Stuckey referred in strong terms to the desirability of removing the stock embargo, as it was necessary, in the interests of breeders, that the standard of stock should be kept, up by continual importations of highly-bred . animals. JUDGES.

The following are the judges: — Sheep: Lincolns, Mr A. E. Anderson, Clareville; Romneys (open), Mr J. G. Alexander, Maxwell; Romneys (N.C.), Mr J. R. Matthews, Featherston; Southdowns (open), Mr 11. J. Andrew, Malieno; Southdown (N.C.), Mr G. W. Munford, Shannon; Corriedales, Mr Isaac Andrew, Marion; farmers’ classes, Sir William Perry, Masterton; freezers and fats, Mr W. R. Maxwell, Hastings. Cattle: Herefords, Mr IT. B. Stuckey, Bannevirke; Polled Angus, Mr D. G. Grant, Dannevirke; Ayrshires, Mr F. Mills, jun., Hawera; Jerseys, Mr J. A. Mitchell, Longburn; Friesians, Mr W. A. Kyle, Palmerston North; Milking Shorthorns and grades, Mr J. 11. Mason, Feilding; fat cattle, Mr G. Moffitt, Feilding. Horses: Hacks and hunters, Mr R. A. Hinton, Eureka; ponies and harness, Major Hut-ton, Hawkins; draught horses, Mr W. C. W allace, Cambridge; pigs, Mr E. Wall, Hastings; poultry and bantams, Mr O. Anderson, Carterton;’." pigeons, Mi' J. Bradbury, Masterton; cookery and preserves, Mrs Roy Tankersley,' Carterton; sewing and faneywork, Mrs W. G. Shannon, Palmerston North; knitting and woollens, Mrs W. H. Robieson, Masterton; horticulture, Mr L. Robinson, Masterton; dog trials and working dogs, Mr A. Meikle, Te Ore Ore. Kennel dogs: Sporting, other'than terriers, Mr J. Soler, Owhango; terriers, Mr E. Hall, Lower Hutt; all other breeds, • Mr E. Bernaseoni, Kilbimie.' Sheep-shearing: Mr Neil McKay, 1 Gladstone. Dancing: Mr D.' H. Bothwell, Masterton.

PEOPLE’S DAY.

MANY ATTRACTIONS TO-MORROW

People’s Day to-morrow will be of particular interest, as many additional attractions are included this year. Sixty or so vehicles will take part in a monster procession of decorated ve- # hides which, headed by the Masterton Municipal Band, will proceed from Queen' Street at 12 o’clock, arriving at show ring at 1.30 p'.m. Included among the many exhibits will be a pageant ef transport, depicting the progress made from bullock teams to the modern motor ear. All vehicles are to assemble in Victoria Street, entering from the Villa Street end, at 11.45 a.m. Entries for decorated prams., bicycle and tricycles will still be taken by Mr H. L. Esau. These exhibits must be outside Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co’s, premises at 11.45 to-morrow to join in the procession. Members of the Masterton Retailers’ Association are invited to close the shops at 11 a.m. to-morrow for the People’s Day of the Show. Members are also requested to light up the shop windows from 7.30 to 9.30 to-night and to-morrow evening.

PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize list up till the time when the “Wairarapa Daily Times” Went to press:—

CATTLE.

PUREBRED SHORTHORN. Bull, calved prior to Ist July, 1933: D. Buchanan, Masterton,. 1 and champion. Bull, ealved since Ist July, 1936: D. Buchanan 1 and reserve champion. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1936: D. Buchanan 1. Cow, calved prior te Ist July, 1933, visibly in calf or with calf at foot: D. Buchanan 1.

Heifer, calved 'since Ist July, 1933: D. Buchanan 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion.

Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1934: D Buchanan 1 and 2.

Heifer, ealved since Ist July, 1935 D Buchanan 1 and 2. FAT CATTLE.

Champion bullock in show: J. James, Champion heifer: G. Shaw. PUREBRED POLLED ANGUS.

Bull, calved prior to Ist July, 1933: A. McGaffin 1 and champion, R. R. Burling 2 and reserve champion.

Bull, calved since Ist July, 1935: Herrick Bros. I, A. McGaffin 2. Heifer calved since Ist July, 1933: A, McGaffin I.

Heifer, ealved since Ist July, 1934 A. McGaffin 1, Herrick Bros. 2. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1935 A. McGaffin 1, Herrick Bros. 2. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1936 Herrick Bros. 1 and 2.

Best group of one bull, one cow, and the progeny of bull or cow: A. McGaffin 1, Herrick Bros. 2. Cow, calved prior to Ist July, 1933: Herrick Bros. 1,2, champion and reserve champion. MILKING SHORTHORNS.

Bull, calved to Ist July, 1933: Reg. L. l Field, Greytown, 1. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1934: J. W. Stringfellow, Greytown, 1; Reg. L. Field 2. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1936: Reg. L. Field 1.

Cow, calved prior to Ist July, 1933, visibly in calf or in milk: W. J. Thomas, Carterton, 1 and 3; Reg. L. Field 2.

Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1933, visibly in calf or in milk: W. J. Thomas 1, Reg. L. Field 2, J. W. Stringfellow 3. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1935: Reg-. L, Field 1, J. W. Stringfellow 2 and 3.

.Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1936: W. Gray, Greytown, 1 and 3, J. W. Stringfellow 27 Pair of yearling heifers: J. W. Stringfellow 1. PUREBRED AYRSHIRE.

Bull, calved prior to July Ist, 1933: W. Moore and Son, Masterton, 1 and champion. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1935: W. Moore and Son 1 and reserve champion. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1936: W. Moore and Son 1 and 2. Cow, calved prior to Ist July, 1933, visibly in calf'or in milk: W. Moore and Son 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion, and 1 3. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1933, visibly in calf or in milk: W. Moore and Son 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1934: W. Moorcand Son 1. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1935: W. Moore and Son 1 and 2. Heifer, calved since Ist July; 1936: W. Moore and Son 1 and 2. Pair of yearling heifers: W. Moore and Son 1.

Group of one male and two females. W. Moore and Son 1. Junior group of one yearling bull and two yearling heifers: W. Moore and Son 1. PUREBRED HEREFORD.

Bulk calved prior to Ist July, 1933: J. R. Matthews 1 and .champion, Miss B. Donald 2 and reserve champion.

Bull, calved since Ist July, 1935: E, M. Cranstone 1, Miss B. Donald 2, J. R. Matthews 3. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1933: J. R. Matthews 1 and champion.

Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1935: E. M. Cranstone 1 and reserve champion, J. R. Matthews 2, Miss B. Donald

SHEEP.

LINCOLN. One Ram, over 33 months: L. R. Wilton, Rangitumau, 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. One'Ram, over 21 months and; under 33 months: L. R. Wilton 1 and 2. One Ram, over 12 and under. 21 months: W. Rayner, Masterton, 1; L. R. Wilton 2, H. J. Rayner 3. Two Rams,, over 12 and under 21 months: L. R. Wilton 1, 11. J. Rayner 2. V 1": One Ram Lamb: L. R. Wilton 1, 2 and 3. One Ewe, over 21 months: L. R. Wilton 1 and champion, and 2. One Ewe, over 12 and under 21 months: W. Rayner 1 and reserve champion and 2, H. J. Rayner 3 One Ewe Lamb: L. R. Wilton 1 and 2 CORRIEDALES. One Rain, over 21 mon ( ths: J. Stringfellow 1 and champion and 2. One Ram, under 21 months: W. Rayner 1 and reserve champion and 2, J. Stringfellow 3. One Ram Lamb: W. Rayner 1 and 2, J. Stringfellow 3. One Ewe, over 21 months: J. Stringfellow 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. One Ewe, under 21 months: J. Stringfellow 1 and 2, W. Rayner 3. One Ewe Lamb.—J. Stringfellow 1, W. Rayner 2 and 3. FARMERS’ CLASS.

Three Long-wooled Ewes, under 21 months; most suitable for breeding Long-Wools: T. A. Brown 1 and 3, D. P. Donald 2. FAT LAMBS. Heaviest lamb: Thelma Manson 1, J. F. Sadler 2, Jack Ireland 3. Pet lamb (wether or ewe): Miss M. C. Cave 1, Ann McKay 2, Thelma Manson 3, Miss A. McDonald 4. Three wethers or maiden ewes, Down or Down cross, under 21 months: W. Howard Booth 3, Burling and Caverhill 2, W. F. McLaren 3. Three fat ewes, any age: W. F. McLaren 1 and 2, J. A. Toogood and Sons

Three wethers or maiden ewes, long wool or long wool cross; any age: G. Harvey 1 and 2, W. F. McLaren 3. Heaviest single wether or ewe, under 21 months: 11. T. Hume 1, W. F. McLaren 2.

Heaviest single wether or ewe, any age: Mrs Haxton 1, R. Buick 2.

SHEEP DOG TRIAL.

Open to Maiden Dogs only. (Pulling, Driving, Yarding): J. G. McDonald, .Carterton, Billy Boy, 38 points, 1; Keith Allen, East Taratahi, Trix, 32 points, 2; A. R. McLeod, Martinborough, Dandy, 31 points, 3. Pulling, Driving and Yarding.—M. J. Wilton, Rangitumau, Tex, 45 points, 1; M. J. Wilton, Lad, 43 points, 2; J. G. McDonald, Carterton, Gyp, 36 points. 3. SEWING. Best w r orked afternoon or luncheon cloth and four napkins.—Mrs P. J. Challies 1, Mrs I. Mcllraith 2, Miss M. Wright 3. Best fancy apron, worked on unbleached calico: Miss G. Strickland 1, Miss K. Morphy 2, Miss A. M. Rayne 3, Miss M. Cameron 4. Best piece of Tapestry Work, fine. — Miss M. Thompson 1, Mrs W. .Shing 2, Miss G. Strickland 3.

Best piece of Tapestry Work, coarse.— Mrs Scharnweber 1, Miss G. Langdon 2, Miss N. Wyeth 3. Best Table Centre: Miss Olive Dring 1 and 2, Miss Barbara Tod 3, Miss G. Rohde 4.

Best Hand-made Baby’s Frock, any material. —Miss M. Cameron 1, Miss G. Rohde 2, Mrs P. J. Challies 3.

ilest Dressing Table Set: Miss Olive Dring 1, Miss G. Rohde 2, Miss K. Morphy 3, Miss O. M. Aldridge 4. Best piece of Needlework, by a pupil from any school or college in the Wairarapa: Miss Rhoda Chorley 1, Miss Ruth Chorley 2. • Best Flower or Posy, made from wood fibre: Miss N.7.,Wyeth 1,. Miss Joyce Shearer 2 and 3, Mrs Brisco 4. ; Opeu to Children under 17 Years.

One Piece Of Fancy Needlework: Miss D. O’Connor 1 and 2, Miss I. Bishop 3. Best Table Centre or Tray Cloth, worked in colours: Miss D. O’Connor 1 and 2, Miss N. Fiven 3, Barbara Napier 4. Best Pullover, knitted: Miss Dorothy Newton. FANCY WORK & SEWING.

Mrs W. Rayner, The Cliffs, Masterton, donates a silver vase for best piece of Fancy Needlework; coloured, any article: Mrs P. J. Challies 1, Miss G. Rohde 2 and 4, Miss I. Groom© 3, Miss E. D. Tolmam 5.

Best piece of Fancy Needlework, any article, done in white. —Miss Olive Dring 1, Miss G. Rohde 2 and 3, Mrs A. G. Mann 4.

Embroidery on Cotton or Linen (white), open and solid combination; Riehelieu or eyelet allowed: Miss G. Rohdo 1 and 2, Miss Olive Dring 3. Tray Cloth, worked in colours: Miss G. Rohde 1, Miss Olive Dring 2 and 4, Miss R. Kelly 3.

Best Piece of Fancy Needlework, open to those who have' not previously competed at any E. McClelland 1, Miss R. Kelly 2, Mrs Harris 3, Miss I. Bishop and Miss N. Wyeth 4.

Handsomest Afternoon Tea Cloth (worked in cotton or colours); crochet and point lace excluded: Mrs P. J. Challies 1, Miss G. Rohde 2, Miss Olive Dring 3, Miss G. Strickland 4, Miss E. D. Totman 5.

Best Guest Towel, embroidered: Mrs P. J. Challies 1, Miss G. Rohde 2 and 4, Miss Olive Dring 3. Pair Hand-knitted Sox, fingering: Mrs 1 E. McDonald 1,2 and 3. Pair Hand-knitted Sox, wheeling: Mrs F. H. Grant 1, Mrs E. MacDonald 2, 3 and 4, Mrs J. Carswell 5. Best Child’s Knitted Frock: Miss Reta Bassett 1, Miss Jean Juden 2, Miss J. Lander 3. •

Knitted Cardigan or Pullover: Mrs J. Irvine 1 and 2, Miss Grace Corlett 3, Mrs E. MacDonald 4. Best Knitted Infant’s Vest: Miss Jean Juden 1, Miss A. L. Wilson 2, Miss Reta Bassett 3.

Best. Knitted Infant’s Bootees: Miss Jean Juden 1, Miss Reta Bassett 2, Mrs M. R. Branscombe'3,