WAIKATO SHOW

Waikato Times, Volume 99, Issue 16652, 18 November 1925, Page 7

WAIKATO SHOW

TO-DAY’S OPEMINC OVER 2000 ENTRIES GOOD HORSE AND CATTLE EXHIBITS

With changing times one naturally expects changing conditions, and while things have altered somewhat since the lirst Waikato Agricultural Show was held, now 34 years ago, the show nevertheless goes on, and, hke brook, has the appearance of perpetuity. Still, things have even altered with shows, and probably if some of the original members of the Association now passed away, were to return, after a lapse of years, they would point out changes which we, who follow the course of the events from year to year, scarcely notice in the gradual evolution of things. From a comparison with early catalogues with the one of most recent date one notices, however, that at the shows of two and three decades ago, sheep were the strongest feature, while horses were also always present in large numbers. Dairy cattle were, however, about the weakest section, while now Ihey are one of the strongest. As years passed, 'the light horse section grew to enormous proportions, and it was no uncommon thing to sec as many as a thousand entries in this department alone. And what horses they were, too 1 The Waikato was famed as a breeding ground for good equines of the lighter sorts. Those were the days before the motor became fashionable, and when almost every man and woman, boy and girl who dwelt in a rural area, prided him or or herself on possessing a horse of quality; when eVery man and maid started, months ahead, preparing their mounts for the show ring. Then the war. came, and there was a general falling off in horse breeding, and as the motor car has since become an accessory of everyday life of the average farmer, the lost ground has never been, and is never likely to be, recovered. The show catalogue naturally thinned down considerably as a result, and Ims steadily fallen in number of horses entered for competition. Despite this, however, the section is still a large one, rivalling that of most other shows, while some excellent quality material was seen in the ring to-day, when the 34th show was opened ut the Claudeiands grounds. The number of horse entries still totals well over 500, of which the hacks, hunters and harness sorts form Ihc bulk. Although the heavy type of horse can never wholly he dispensed with, it is gradually being ousted from its position at the farm by the tractor, and, as necessity for its use is decreasing, it is a natural corollary that its numbers will also dwindle.

Pedigree Jerseys: Cow, 4yrs. or over (in milk) : A. Moreland and Son 1, W. If. Ilall and Son 2, J. Mclvor 3, W. J. Chynoweth 4. Cow or Heifer, 3yrs.: W. J. Chynoweth 1, T. Church 2, H. E. Walters 3, A. Moreland and Son 4. Waikato Jersey Cattle Breeders’ Oak?. 1925. For 3yrs. Heifers: T. Church 1, H. E. Walters 2, Moreland and Son 3.. Heifers, 2yrs.: W. J. Chynoweth l, W. J. Hall 2, T. Church 3, A. Moreland* and Son 4. Pedigree Friesians. —Bull, 3yrs. or over: Whewell Bros. 1, Piri Land Co. 2 and 3. Bull Yearling: Waitemata Stud Farm ±, Piri Land Co. 2 and 3. Cow, 4vrs. or over: Whewell Bros. 1, Piri Land Co. 2, Estate T. 0. Hodgson 3. Cow or Heifer, 3yrs.: Piri Land Co. 1, Whewell Bros. 2 and 3. Heifer, 2yrs.: Piri Land Co. 1, J. W. Cole 2, Whewell Bros. 3. Heifer, dry, 2yrs.: Piri Land Co. 1, Whewell Bros. 2 and 3. Heifer Yearling: Waitemata Stud Farm 1, Piri Land Co. 2 and 3, Whewell Bros. 4. Heifer Yearling: Waitemata Stud Farm 1, Piri Land Go. 2 and 3, Whewell Bros. 4, Pedigree Ayrshires,—Bull, 3yrs. or over: Southey and Son 1, G. Watt 2. Bull, 2yrs.: J, Craig 1, J. A. Watt 2. Bull, lyr.: C. Bailey 1, Southey and Son 2, J. A. Watt 3. Cow, 4yrs. or over: C. Bailey 1 and 2, J. A. Watt 3, Southey and Son 4. Cow or Heifer, 3yrs.: J. C. Wallace 1, J. A. Watt 2. Cow or Heifer, 3yrs. or over, dry: C. Bailey 1, J. A. Watt, 2, Heifer, 2yrs.: A. Lambic i, J. C. Wallace 2, C. Bailey 3., Heifer, 2yrs.: Southey and Son 1, C. Watt 2, J. A.'Watt 3. Heifer, lyr.: J. A. Watt 1, R. P. Houghton 2. J. Craig 3 and 4. Group, to consist of bull and three females: C. Bailey 1, Southey and Son 2, J. A. Watt 3. Champion Cow (open) and champion judged on dairy points only: C. Bailey’s “Maesgwyn Princess.” Reserve Champion: C. Bailey’s “Glencairn Lady Roberts.” Champion Bull: Southey / and Son’s "Ashleigli Park Heather Lad.” Reserve Champion: C. Bailey’s “Master Roberts." LIGHT HORSES. Thoroughbreds.—Colt, Filly, or fielding, 2yrs. old: R. A. Ifintou 1, R. G. Weal 2, G, Seifert 3. Gold, Gelding or Filly, lyr. old: S. Fullerton 1, B. E. Hedge 2, J. Fogarty 3. Best Colt, Gelding or Filly Yearling sired by Archiestown or Day Comet: S. Fullerton 1, B. E. Hedge 2, J. Fogarty 3. Hacks. —Mare, empty, in foal or foal at foot, adapted to breed weight-carry-ing hacks: R. 11. Townsend 1, W. Collie 2. Mare, empty, in foal or foal at foot, adapted to breed light-weight hacks: W. L. Magner 1, R. and G. Ranstead 2, D. F. McConnell 3. Filly or Gelding, 2yrs. old: R. J. Weal 1, Wood and Bradney 2. Hack, up to 15st.: Wynn Brown 1, W. T. Glecson 2, R. 11. Townsend 3. Hack, up to Hist.: Mas. Taylor 1, Miss M. A. Nicholls 2, L. L,. Orr 3.

While, however, there is something of a decrease in the horse section this year, cattle are showing up in just as strong numbers as ever, the biggest showing being in Jerseys and Friesians, in which sections all the classes are well tilled. There is also a good number of Ayrshires, a breed that is steadily coming to the fore. r fhere has been a remarkable dwindling of Shorthorns during the past few years at the different shows, which might be taken as an indication that this animal, once such a favourite,, is losing its popularity. There is not much heard, either, these times of the dual purpose animal, the cow bred for both beef and milk. -This was something ox a fetish a few years ago with certain breeders, but wc think it has now come to be realised that there ‘‘aint no sich thing.”

For years aJRer tiic advent of cattle to the catalogue, sheep became a diminishing quantity, but this time there appears to have been a revival of entries, and the woolly backs make quite a good showing. The hardy Romney is present in the biggest numbers, followed by the Southdown and the English Leicesters. The time was when pigs formed an important (lepartment of the show, but nowadays they have been relegated to a place in the background, as it has been - found that the expense and trouble of getting them up for show purposes has been more than the honour of victory warranted. The Home Industries section at the show is always a well filled one, and anyone knowing the housewifely characteristics of the ladies of Waikato >vi»l entertain no doubt as to the nature of the exhibits. The entries are again -good, because there is much rivalyry in different households in domestic prowess. The department for school exhibits is also a very full one. It is an excellent thing to encourage youngsters to take an interest in shows of this nature, for it engenders in them a spirit of friendly rivalry which is both healthful and helpful, while it promotes a juvenile interest in a public institution which is very desirable. The entries over the whole show total well over 2000, and the Association has every reason to. be gratified at the response. > SHOW—THE PRIZE LIST (12p) McC The prize list was as follows: SHEEP. Lincolns. —Ram, 18 months and over: W. G. Park, 1 and 2. Rarn, under 18 months: W. G. Park, 1 and 2. Ewe, any age, suckling lamb: W. G. Park, 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months: W. G. Park, 1 and 2. English Leicesters.—Ram, 18 months and over: W. W. Livingstone J, T. Martin 2, T. Bellamy 3. Ram, under 18 months: W. W. Livingstone j, D. B. Livingstone 2. Ram, under 18 months, shorn: D. B. Livingstone 1 and 2,'W. W. Livingstone 3. Ewe, any age, suckling lamb: T. Bellamy 1 and 2. i>. B. Livingstone 3. Ewe, under is months: D. B. Livingstone 1, T. Bellamy 2. Border Leicesters. —Ram, 18 months and over: Blackett Bros. I. Ram, under 18 months: Blackett Bros. 1 and 2. Ewe, any age, suckling Jamb: Blackett Bros. I and 2. Ewe, under Is months: Blackett Bros. I and 2.

CATTLE. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns. —Bull, 3yrs. or over; R. D. Duxfleld !, Ransl'cad Bros. 2. A. G. Johnstone 3. Bull, 2yrs.: Ranstead Bros. 1, G. R. GhaniDnrlain 2. Bull, lyr.: R. D. Duxfiebl ). F, G. Thomas 2, A. Janes 3. Cow, /,yr. old or over: Ranstead Bros. 1, j'r, jm Fjsher 2. G. D. Hall 3. Cow or Heifer. 2yrp. old: J. Fisher l and 2, A, G. Johnstone 3. Cow or Heifer, 3yrs.: Bans lead Bros. 1. Heifer, 2yrs., dry: Ranstead Bros i-