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6,600 ATTEND FARM Visitors inspect the pride of


Ribblesdale & Northern stock INCREASED ENTRIES IN ALMOST EVERY SECTION OF FIRST CLASS EXHIBITION


r r i lE uncertainty of the weather did not keep the crowds away from Clitheroe and o District Agricultural Society’s annual show, staged on the Showfield, Wnalley Road,


Despite the heavy rain which fell two davs before the show, the ground was in fair condition and little difficulty in getting about was experienced bv visitors and drivers of vehicles. Fortunately only slight rain fell on show day itself._______________


attendance in 1959. In the middle of the after-noon, more than 1,000 cars were parked on the car park.


n Saturday. The attendanc e of 6,GO O was only several hu ndreds below the best-cver


Ribblesdaile agriculture iwas reflected in the fact that entries showed an increase in almost every section. Quali­ ty, too, was maintained and, in the cattle and sheep sec­ tions, some fine animals were on view to win high praise from the judges.


from 12 attractive local girls chosen at dances held during o the winter. Seventeen-year-


t A new feature this year was he selection of a Show Queen


Sld Miss Anne Berry, of Lower t tanden Farm. Clitberoe, was


ior everybody. After inspect­ MWith Flodder Hall Elice 4th, hng the cattle, sheep and the


he winner. f The show had something


could see the rabbit, poultry and goat exhibits. The dog | classes also drew many people ! while the Women’s Institute | display was one of special in- j terest to women.


eavy horse sections, visitors


District Young Farmers’ Club y to visit their marquee. The


seen giving demonstrations and taking part in competi­ tions.


nvitation of Clitheroe and oung farmers were to be


included Clitheroe Pipe Band and dancers and morris dan­ cing. Clitheroe Round Table again contributed to tbe suc­ cess of the show by providing amusements. Proceeds from this section


a The light horse classes cre­ dayted interest throughout the


, while other attractions i Many people accepted the | i


classes, and also the Lord Clitheroe cup for the best


wr. S. K. Barnes, of Kendal, b on the championship for the


est female in the Ayrshire


male or female. Adding to his long list of


successes at Northern shows l this year was Mr. Harry Tay­


or, of Halsteads Farm, Rim- ington.


H His Greystones Golden s onor won the champion­ thip for the best female in


also being awarded a silver spoon given bv the English Guernsey Cattle Society for the best Guernsey exhibit.


he Guernsey cattle classes,


Also with Greystones Gold­ en Honor, Mr. Taylor won his


own award, the Taylor perpe­ setual challenge trophy, pre­


were for the Round Table community service charity


ell-planned show. FARM STOCK


fund.Numerous trade stands also made their own special con­ wtribution to an attractive and


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emale in the local cattle classes to repeat his success of last year.Stonyhurst College again carried off the Col. R. G Par­ ker cup, awarded for the best local bull.The championship in the non-pedigree open cattle classes and the H. L. Rushton cup were won by Mr. R. Swales, of Great Harwood. Some fine animals were


one of them being Mr. W. Bargh, of Backridge Farm, Clitheroe. who won the socie­ fty’s rose bowl for the best


heir share of the honours, t Local farmers again took


! classes went to Mavis Allaun, i of Osbaldeston, exhibiting


best female in the Jersey


the Guernsey classes. The championship for the


Carstaires Oxfordias Ruth. PROUD SHOW


show among the numerous examples of the mechanical age, the society’s rose bowl for the best horse in show going to Mr. Arthur Wright, of War­ rington.


Heavy horses made a proud SHEEP SECTION


entered in the pedigree cattle classes, the dairy shorthorn championship for the best female in these classes being awarded to Kaberfold Bar­ rington 4th. owned by Mr. John B. Dent, of Kirby Stephen. This animal also won the Col. Parker cun for the best exhibit in these


again the centre of keen com­ petition, a prominent winner being Mrs. F. E. Dugdale. of Dutton, who won the Bray- shaw cup for the best single female Lonk exhibit. She also won her own prize for the best single exhibit in the Lonk classes, exhibitors to be mem­ bers of the Lonk Sheep Breed­ ers’ Association.


The sheep section was


idge, exhibiting in the ihe best single horned female


classes. With Lamsfield Felicity 4th.


Mr. J. R. Gladstone of Kendal was awarded the rose bowl for the best Friesian female. The same animal also won the British Friesian Cattle Soci­


cross-bred horned sheep sec­ ttion, won the society’s cup for


BrMr. L. C. Smith, of Dunsop


n certain of these classes, and being confined to the local


area. t C.W.S., Withgill, retained


he society’s cup for the best single female In the half-bred classes (confined to local area). Messrs. T. Robinson and Son, of Dalehead, were strong competitors in the


f nted bv Mr. and Mrs. Taylor or the best female animal in The importance of the show as the “shopwindow” for


ety’s silver award for the best female in these classes.


Society’s silver award for the best male went to Testing Balliol, a Friesian bull owned by Mr. J. E. Brennan, of Apperley Bridge.


The British Friesian Cattle


Swaledale classes to win the cup for the best single Swale­


were higher than ever, and the quantity was well matched by T the fine quality of the animals.


dale exhibit. Entries in the goat section


by a well-formed animal, Ribble Diane, owned by Mr. H. Dunnington, of Ribble Lane. Chatburn.


he female kid class was won


which catered mainly for pet l goats and those used for suck­


Mr. Aspin, of Eaves House, Waddington, took first place.


In the non-pedigree class, ing lambs, Blackie, owned by


foThe Pendle Challenge Cup,


goatling or kid bred by the exhibitor, was won by Mrs. L. R. Harrison, of Willington, Tarporley, with Foxley Fennel.


r the best female goat, POULTRY TENT


wThe poultry tent housed a f ide variety of birds, from the aamiliar Rhode Island Reds to


andottes and Indian Game birds.


ristocrats such as Black Wy-


ton, took first place in the male hard feather class, the R.I.R. male class and the Barred Rock, male or female class. He was well placed in several other classes.


Mr. B. Wilkinson, of Billing-


class. The Robinson and Spensley


irst in the children’s bantam


for the best rabbit inshow was , gained by the Newtrex Stud, Oz Haslington, Crewe, with a young doe.


The grand challenge prize |


Pendle Forest and Craven Hunt cup in the Grade A horse jumping competition between Mr. E. Cottam, of Croft, near Warrington; and Carol M:ller, of Stockport. Mr. Cottarn was awarded the cup and Carol


There was a tie for the HUNT CUP


Miller a replica. i The G. Taylor cup for jump­


ng ponies under 13.2 h.h. was won by J. B. Dickson, of New­ burgh, near Wigan.


blesdale Hunting Stables, G,s- burn, riding Ystwyth Silver Spray, gained the special prize in the riding ponies under 13.2 h.h. competition. Riding Parkgate, he took first place and the special prize in the 13.2 to 14.2 h.h. pony rid­ ing class.


Michael Dickinson, of Rib­


Mrs. E. Newsome. The Kemple Perpetual Chal­


St.Dogs ranging in size from wer Bernards to Chihuahuahs M e judged in four rings by Mrs. J. Shackleton, Mrs. Lola


. Daly, Miss Lily Turner and


lenge Cup for the best Chihua­ hua in show was won by Nit a of Glenjoy and was presented a to her owners, Mr. J. F. Turner


M. Lord. The success of the exhibition


nd Miss P. D. Massey by Mrs.


under the chairmanship of Mr. J.'Wilkinson, with Coun. R. Williamson as vice-chair­ man. I Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Swingle-


owed a great deal to the hard work done by the committee


Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, TYRES l Guernsey; Mr. Harry Tay-


oi\ Rimington. b Jersey; Mavis Allaun, Os-


Pedigree Shorthorn Bull, any


aldeston (female). b Heavy horses; Societv rose


age: 1, Stonyhurst College; 2, Lady Wors'.ey-Taylor; 3, J. B. Dent. Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn cow In


towl for best horse; Mr. Ar­ E p for single female; Mrs. F. f ociety cup for female con­


hur bright, Warrington. cuSheep: Lonk; Brayshaw


milk: 1 and 2, C.W.S., Withgill. Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn heifer


. Dugdale, Dutton. S Cross-bred horned sheep: Sined to local area; Mr. L. C.


in milk: 1. J. B. Dent; 2. C.W.S.: 3, Stonyhurst College. Pedigree Dairy Shorthorn cow in


calf: 1, F. E. Spurgeon, Bashall Eaves: 2, J. B.- Dent: 3, Stonyhurst


mith, Dunsop Bridge. cuHalf-bred sheep; Society


Spensley cup for best large l bird; Mr. B. Anthony, Chor­


. R. Harrison, Tarporley. Poultry: Robinson a n d


College. Dairy Shorthorn heifer in calf,


l p for femal; confined to Ringle exhibit; Messrs. T.


ocal area; C.W.S., Withgill. s Swaledale: Cup for best


obinson and Son, Dalehead. L Goats: Pendle cup: Mrs.


ey. NRabbits: Open challenge:


Cewtrex Stud, Haslington, Llitheroe cup for most points'. sng, Taylor cup: J. B. Disk-


ittle Mitton and Dist. W.I. i Light horses: Junior jump­ on.Senior jumping: Pendle


rewe. CWomens’ Institute: Lady


Forest and Craven Hunt Cup: tie , Mr. E. Cottam and Carol Miller.


CATTLE LOCAL CLASSES


old: 1, John Bowen, Barrow; 2, R. P. Berry, Clitheroe; 3. John Jack- son, Rimington. Heifer Calf, over 12 months old.


E. Chapman, Drlnghouses, York. Heifer Calf, under 12 months


not having cast a tooth: 1, Henry Wilkinson. Hurst Green; 2. George Bibby. Grlndleton: 3. Wilf. Eargh. Clitheroe. Dairy Heifer in milk, with not


! secretarial c a p a c i t y , Mrs. Swinglehurst having borne a great deal of the burden fol-


hurst did excellent work in a


more than 4 broad teeth: l and 2. W. Bargh; 3. R. Swales, Great Har­ wood. Dairy Heifer in calf, with not


Judges: J. Balshaw, Sawlcy. and


not more than 3 years old on day of Show: 1. J. B. Dent: 2, F. E. Spurgeon; 3, C.W.S. Milk Recorded Dairy Shorthorn


or Shorthorn Type: 1, F. E. Spur­ geon: 2. J. B. Dent.


PEDIGREE BRITISH FRIESIAN CATTLE


Judge: J. Baddlley. Worksop. Friesian Heifer not having cast


a tooth. (In the hand of the breeder): 1, R. J. Gladstone. Ken­ dal; 2. G. Bibby; 3, H. Wilkinson. Friesian Bull, any age: 1, J. E.


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Brennan, Apperley Bridge; 2, J. Bowen: 3, H. H. Bell, Carnforth. Friesian Cow in milk: 1, R. J.


Gladstone; 2. R. Hanson. Friesian Cow in calf: 1, F. Chap­


man; 2. H. H. Bell; 3, R. Hanson. Friesian Heifer in milk, not more


than 3 years old on day of Show: 1, J. Bowen; 2. R. J. Gladstone. ' Heifer In calf with first calf not


more than 3 years on day of Show: 1, F. Chapman; 2, J. Bowen; 3.


Wm. Alrey. Carnforth. Milk Recorded Friesian. or


Friesian-type: 1, H. H. Bell; 2. J. Bowen.


PEDIGREE AYRSHIRE CATTLE Judge: W. Rnmage. Grange-


cver-Sands. Ayrshire Heifer not having cast (In the hands of the


a tooth. breeder): 1. S. K. Barnes; 2, James


Haworth.'Blackpool: 2. Lord Clith­ eroe, Downham Hall; 3. S. K. Barnes. Cow in milk, having calved more than once: 1. S. K. Barnes; 2, J. R.


Haydock. Blackburn. Ayrshire Bull any age: 1. George


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HMiss W. Buchanan, of Brook f ouse, Calderstones, came


Cup, for the best large bird in An the show, was won by Mr. B.


C thony, of Exton, near horley.The Women’s Institute Sec­


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tion, for Institutes in the Clitheroe area, was well-sup- ported and the display of cookery, flowers and hand­ made articles attracted many visitors.For the first time, Little Mitton and District W.I. won s the W.I. challenge cup, pre­


ented by Lady Clitheroe, for i the Institute with most points


n the section. WCertificates of merit in the


M.I. section were awarded to Wrs. D. Cowling, of Pendleton R .I., for tomatoes, and to Mrs.


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and Mrs. M. Hargreaves, of Bashall Eaves W.I., for floral


. Williamson, of Mitton W.I.,


t The award for the best hor­ Micultural exhibit was won by


hall Eaves. J Diplomas were won by Mrs.


for a flowering plant, Miss E. Speakman, of Waddington, for dahlias, and Mrs. H. Whiteside, also of Waddington, for wine. t Reintroduced into the show


iss Mary Spurgeon, of Bas­ . Cornwell, of Bashall Eaves,


organised by Clitheroe and District Rabbit Club, attracted entries from a wide area.


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Two .sections of the grand parade in the main ring — above prizewinning eattle and below, winning horses.


The bottom picture shows some of the younger visitors to the show displaying great enthusiasm over a parly spread for five-year-olds — one of tnc classes 1:1 ll,e " omL b Institute Section


lowing Mr. Swinglehurst's re­ moval to Somerset to take up another appointment.


trative work as assistant sec­ retary was Mr. H. Backhouse, of Bashall Eaves, who is the new secretary.


Also sharing in the adminis­


J.Mr. S. F. Hardman and Mr. w Robinson again did excellent


ork as hon. treasurers. It is expected that, thanks to the generosity of a large number of subscribers, the financial side will break even.


and guidance to -the show in all Its aspects was the presi­ dent, Major F. H. Read.


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bowl for best female animal; Mr. W. Bargh, Backridge Farm, Clitheroe.


Trophy winners were: Local cattle: Society rose


beCol. R. G. Parker cup for


College. c Open cattle: H. L. Rushton


st local bull; Stonyhurst


up for champion animal in R the non-pedigree section; Mr.


Kirby Stephen. British Friesian: Mr. R. J-


. Swales, Great Harwood. S Pedigree cattle: Da i r y


horthorn; Mr. J. B. Dent,


Gladstone. Kendal (female). Mr. J. E. Brennan, Apperley


Bridge (male). KAyrshire; Mr. S. K. Barnes,


endal, who also won the open group class.


move than 4 b:-oad teeth: 1. W. II.,rah; 2. R. S-.vales: 3. H. Turner.


Dairy Cow in milk: 1. R.


Swales; 2 and 3, W. Bargh. -airy Cow In calf, any weght


1, R. Swales; 2, W. Barglv. 3. R lLmson. Read.


Best cow or heifer in show. Con­


fined to members of the Clitheroe and Bowland Branch of the N.F.U.: Lmd 2. W. Bargh; 3. G. Bibby.


OPEN CATTLE


tooth; 1, T. S. Critch'.cy. Black­ pool; 2, J. Bowen; 3. G. Bibby. Dairy Heifer In milk, with not


Best Heifer, not having cast a


more than 4 broad teeth: 1. W. Bargh: 2, J. Howard, skipten: 3


W. Barph. Dairy Heifer in ca'.f, with not


more than 4 broad teeth: 1. T. S Critchley: 2. F. Chapman. York; 3. W. Bargh. Dairy Cow in milk, any weight:


1. R. Swales: 2. W. Bargh; 3, J. Thompson, Broughton. Dairy Cow In calf, any weight: 1 T. S. Critchley; 2, J. Howard; 3, R.


Swales. Pair of Female Cattle in milk' or


In calf; 1, W. Bargh: 2, R. Swales:


3. J. Howard. Collection of three animals In


Cattle sections: 1, W. Bargh; 2. R- Swales; 3, J. Howard.


PEDIGREE CATTLE DAIRY SHORTHORNS


Judge: J. Marshall, Bentham. Shorthorn Heifer not having


cast a tooth. In the hand of the breeder: 1, Stonyhurst College; 2. Lady Worsley-Taylor; 3, J. B. Dent.


Kirby Stephen. Hindley. Gishurn: 3, Mr-- C. R.


sequent calf: 1. S. K. Barney, a J Moorchousp; 3. S. K. Barnes. Heifer in milk, not more than 3


Hey--:. Lo'.t'.'ii. Cow in calf, with second or sub­


years o'd on day of Show: 1. James Haydock: 2 and 3. R. Mason. Skip-


ton. Heifer ill calf, not more than 3


years old on day of Show: 1 and 2, S. K. Barnes: 3. J. R. Hlnd'.ey. Milk recorded Ayrshire or Ayr­


shire typer 1. J. R. Hindley: 2. Lord Clitheroe: 3, S. K. Barnes.


GUERNSEY CATTLE


Judge: II. Richards, Oswestry. Guernsey Heifer not having cast


a tooth: 1 and 2. Harry lay.or. Rimington; 3, Thomas Mason,


Iikicy. Guernsey Cow in calf or in ml.k.


1, Harry Taylor. 2, Harry Taylor, 3.


T. Mason.Guernsey Heifer In Calf or In milk: 1. Harry Taylor: 2. Thomas Mason: 3, Harry Taylor.


Jersey Heifer between the ages JERSEY CATTLE


of 1 to 11 years at date of Show: 1. J. and A. Garnett. Mellor; 2. Albert Bentley, Carnforth; 3. J. and A.


Garnett. Heifer in milk which has pro­


duced her first and only calf under the age of 21 years: I, J. Howaid, 2, Arnold C. Wright; 3, J. and A.


Garnett. Jersey Cow In milk with second


or subsequent calf. (2nd or later lactation): 1. J- and A. Garnett; 2.


J. Howard. Jersey Bull any age: 1, J. and A.


Garnett; 2, J. Howard. Continued on page 6.


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