1882
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - 16TH DECEMBER 1882
The first Christmas show of dairy cattle under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association was held at Thomas Carr’s Auction Yard in Breck Road, Liverpool [on 15th December 1882]. The interest taken in the show was manifested by the fact that there were 107 entries. The animals exhibited were a credit to the cowkeepers of Liverpool and the district, it being the opinion of most competent judges that a better class of fat cattle and dairy cows had seldom been exhibited. There was a large attendance of cowkeepers, farmers and dealers from various parts of the country.
After the show, the judges, the committee and other gentlemen interested in the exhibition sat down to an excellent dinner, which was provided at Seaman's Hotel, Breck Road, Mr Robert Brownlow presiding. During the proceedings the Chairman gave the “Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association".
Mr John Verity, in responding, said it was the desire of the cowkeepers of the district to bring before the public the cattle they kept, what condition they were in, and to show what kind of animals the people obtained their milk from. He thought the exhibition would demonstrate that the cows kept in the dairies of Liverpool were in excellent condition, and he mentioned that very few dairy cowkeepers were ever brought before the magistrates for selling adulterated milk.
The Chairman gave “The Judges”, to which Mr Thos. Allison and Mr Henry Johnson responded, the latter gentleman remarking that a better class of fat dairy cows he had never seen.
In the afternoon a sale of some of the prize cattle took place at Mr Carr's yard, that gentleman acting as auctioneer. There was a large attendance and good prices were obtained.
The Management Committee:
Chairman, Mr Robert Brownlow; Secretary, Mr John Hoggarth; Treasurer, Mr Thomas Lawson;
Committee members: William Hanson, Job Kayley, Edward Cave, Henry Peel, Thomas Carr, Matthew Irving, Robert Warriner, Robert Woods, John Willis, Jonathan Hanson, John Verity, John Benson, and Edward Capstick.
The Judges:
Fat Cattle – Mr William Wilson, Commutation Row, Liverpool and Mr Thomas Allison, Prescot Street, Liverpool; Dairy Cattle – Mr Henry Johnson, Kendal and Mr James Todd, Birkdale, Southport.
The Prize Winners:
Open Competition
Class 1. Fat Cow, 40 score and upwards:
1. W. Hanson, 205 Upper Fredrick Street; 2. T. Briggs, Dryden Street; 3. G. Windle, Sessions Road; 4. W. Hanson.
Class 2. Fat Cow, over 32 and under 40 score:
1. H. Brownlow, 123 Mill Street; 2. G. Hutchinson, Alt Street; 3. T. Clarke, Bootle; 4. R. Rowe, Rothwell Street.
Class 3. Fat Cow, not exceeding 32 score:
1. Thomas Lancaster, Wavertree; 2. M. Scott, Hygeia Street; 3. G. Joy, Wavertree; 4. J. Verity, Back Mount Vernon.
Competition Limited to Members of the Association
Class 4. Fat Cow, 40 score and upwards:
1. W. Hanson;
2. T. Briggs;
3. William Hanson.
Class 5. Fat Cow, over 32 and under 40 score:
1. R. Brownlow; 2. Thomas Briggs; 3. R. Woods, Boundary Lane.
Class 6. Fat Cow, not exceeding 32 score:
1. G. Joy; 2. J. Verity; 3. J. Benson, Osborne Grove.
Competition open to all cowkeepers and dairy-cattle dealers in Liverpool, Garston, Wavertree, Old Swan, West Derby, Walton, Bootle, Seaforth and Waterloo
Class 7. Cow in calf or milk best suited for dairy purposes, heavy weights:
1. T. Backhouse; 2. J. Kavley, 7 Frankland Place; 3. R. Alderson, 175 Strand Road; 4. T. Lawson, 5 Dalton Street.
Class 8. Dairy Cow, light weights:
1. J. Benson; 2. W. Verity, Jubilee Street; 3. E. Alderson, Bootle; 4. T. Carr, Breck Road.
Special Prize given by the Licensed Victuallers of Liverpool for the best animal in the show-yard: Mr Thomas Backhouse.
Special Prize given by Mr W. Elam V.S., for the best Fat Animal in the yard: R. Brownlow.
Special Prize given by Messrs. A. Walker and Co., Vauxhall Distillery, for the best Dairy Cow in the yard: R. Alderson.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - 16TH DECEMBER 1882
The first Christmas show of dairy cattle under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association was held at Thomas Carr’s Auction Yard in Breck Road, Liverpool [on 15th December 1882]. The interest taken in the show was manifested by the fact that there were 107 entries. The animals exhibited were a credit to the cowkeepers of Liverpool and the district, it being the opinion of most competent judges that a better class of fat cattle and dairy cows had seldom been exhibited. There was a large attendance of cowkeepers, farmers and dealers from various parts of the country.
After the show, the judges, the committee and other gentlemen interested in the exhibition sat down to an excellent dinner, which was provided at Seaman's Hotel, Breck Road, Mr Robert Brownlow presiding. During the proceedings the Chairman gave the “Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association".
Mr John Verity, in responding, said it was the desire of the cowkeepers of the district to bring before the public the cattle they kept, what condition they were in, and to show what kind of animals the people obtained their milk from. He thought the exhibition would demonstrate that the cows kept in the dairies of Liverpool were in excellent condition, and he mentioned that very few dairy cowkeepers were ever brought before the magistrates for selling adulterated milk.
The Chairman gave “The Judges”, to which Mr Thos. Allison and Mr Henry Johnson responded, the latter gentleman remarking that a better class of fat dairy cows he had never seen.
In the afternoon a sale of some of the prize cattle took place at Mr Carr's yard, that gentleman acting as auctioneer. There was a large attendance and good prices were obtained.
The Management Committee:
Chairman, Mr Robert Brownlow; Secretary, Mr John Hoggarth; Treasurer, Mr Thomas Lawson;
Committee members: William Hanson, Job Kayley, Edward Cave, Henry Peel, Thomas Carr, Matthew Irving, Robert Warriner, Robert Woods, John Willis, Jonathan Hanson, John Verity, John Benson, and Edward Capstick.
The Judges:
Fat Cattle – Mr William Wilson, Commutation Row, Liverpool and Mr Thomas Allison, Prescot Street, Liverpool; Dairy Cattle – Mr Henry Johnson, Kendal and Mr James Todd, Birkdale, Southport.
The Prize Winners:
Open Competition
Class 1. Fat Cow, 40 score and upwards:
1. W. Hanson, 205 Upper Fredrick Street; 2. T. Briggs, Dryden Street; 3. G. Windle, Sessions Road; 4. W. Hanson.
Class 2. Fat Cow, over 32 and under 40 score:
1. H. Brownlow, 123 Mill Street; 2. G. Hutchinson, Alt Street; 3. T. Clarke, Bootle; 4. R. Rowe, Rothwell Street.
Class 3. Fat Cow, not exceeding 32 score:
1. Thomas Lancaster, Wavertree; 2. M. Scott, Hygeia Street; 3. G. Joy, Wavertree; 4. J. Verity, Back Mount Vernon.
Competition Limited to Members of the Association
Class 4. Fat Cow, 40 score and upwards:
1. W. Hanson;
2. T. Briggs;
3. William Hanson.
Class 5. Fat Cow, over 32 and under 40 score:
1. R. Brownlow; 2. Thomas Briggs; 3. R. Woods, Boundary Lane.
Class 6. Fat Cow, not exceeding 32 score:
1. G. Joy; 2. J. Verity; 3. J. Benson, Osborne Grove.
Competition open to all cowkeepers and dairy-cattle dealers in Liverpool, Garston, Wavertree, Old Swan, West Derby, Walton, Bootle, Seaforth and Waterloo
Class 7. Cow in calf or milk best suited for dairy purposes, heavy weights:
1. T. Backhouse; 2. J. Kavley, 7 Frankland Place; 3. R. Alderson, 175 Strand Road; 4. T. Lawson, 5 Dalton Street.
Class 8. Dairy Cow, light weights:
1. J. Benson; 2. W. Verity, Jubilee Street; 3. E. Alderson, Bootle; 4. T. Carr, Breck Road.
Special Prize given by the Licensed Victuallers of Liverpool for the best animal in the show-yard: Mr Thomas Backhouse.
Special Prize given by Mr W. Elam V.S., for the best Fat Animal in the yard: R. Brownlow.
Special Prize given by Messrs. A. Walker and Co., Vauxhall Distillery, for the best Dairy Cow in the yard: R. Alderson.
1883
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - WEDNESDAY 19th DECEMBER 1883
The second annual show of fat cattle of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association took place yesterday, at the City Repository, Pembroke Place. On account of the prevalence of foot-and-mouth disease, the entries of stock were entirely confined to animals which had been fattened for the Christmas market, and consequently the number of animals present was not as large as last year. The quality, however, was much superior to the last exhibition, and the condition of the animals gave satisfactory and unmistakable evidence of the careful feeding and cleanliness of the Liverpool shippons.
Country dairymen are somewhat apt to decry and endeavor to depreciate town-kept cows, but the most unsophisticated visitor to the show of yesterday must have seen that these taunts are groundless. Most of the animals belonged to members of the association and all of them were from shippons in the district, and it might fairly be said that no other town in England could show such a gathering of fat stock drawn from similar sources.
The prize list contained eight classes, four of which were open and four limited to members of the association. The association offered £96 in prizes, and Mr. C. W. Elan, veterinary surgeon, Lowhill, offered a special prize of £3 3s. for the best fat cow in the show which had not obtained a prize in the classes.
The arrangements of the show were excellently carried out by Mr. J. Hoggarth, the secretary of the association, Mr. R. Brownlow, the chairman, and a large committee. The judges were Mr. D. Davis, Berkeley Street; Mr. E. Capstick, Admiral Street, and Mr. C. Gillespie, Clarence Street. There was a large number of visitors present during the day and the show was regarded as highly successful. The following are the awards of the judges:
Open Competition.
Fat cows, upwards of 44 scores: 1. Robert Brownlow, 123 Mill Street; 2. William Verity, 8 Jubilee Street; 3. Thomas Thwaite, Greta Street; 4. John Bousfield, 21 Albert Street.
Fat cows, not exceeding 44 scores: 1. John Chapman, 35 Ellison Street; 2. William Verity; 3. Henry Wolfenden, 36 Chapel Street, Waterloo; 4. Thomas Shaw, 18 Embledon Street.
Fat cow, not exceeding 38 scores: 1. John Walker, Russell Place, Garston; 2. Thomas Shaw; 3. James Walmsley, 58 Radcliffe Street; 4, William Alker, Whitefield Lane, Kirkdale.
Fat cow, not exceeding 32 scores: Edward Capstick, Coleridge Street; 2. Mrs. Wolf, Avison Street; 3. Richard Robinson; 4. John Benson, Osborne Grove.
Competition limited to members of the Association.
Fat cows, 44 scores and upward: 1. Robert Brownlow; 2. William Verity; 3. Thomas Thwaite.
Fat cow, not exceeding 44 scores: 1. William Verity; 2. Robert Woods, Boundary Lane; 3. Thomas Lawson, Dalton Street.
Fat cow, not exceeding 38 scores: 1. John Walker; 2. James Walmsley; 3. Mrs. Parker, Almond Street.
Fat cows, not exceeding 32 scores: l. Edward Capstick; 2, John Benson; 3. Mrs. Woof.
A special prize of £3 3s given by Mr. Charles W. Elam, M.R.C.V.S., 70, Lowhill, for the best fat cow in the show yard not having obtained a prize: William Hanson, Frederick Street.
In the afternoon a large number of the animals were sold by auction at good average prices, the auctioneer being Mr. James of the City Repository.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - WEDNESDAY 19th DECEMBER 1883
The second annual show of fat cattle of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association took place yesterday, at the City Repository, Pembroke Place. On account of the prevalence of foot-and-mouth disease, the entries of stock were entirely confined to animals which had been fattened for the Christmas market, and consequently the number of animals present was not as large as last year. The quality, however, was much superior to the last exhibition, and the condition of the animals gave satisfactory and unmistakable evidence of the careful feeding and cleanliness of the Liverpool shippons.
Country dairymen are somewhat apt to decry and endeavor to depreciate town-kept cows, but the most unsophisticated visitor to the show of yesterday must have seen that these taunts are groundless. Most of the animals belonged to members of the association and all of them were from shippons in the district, and it might fairly be said that no other town in England could show such a gathering of fat stock drawn from similar sources.
The prize list contained eight classes, four of which were open and four limited to members of the association. The association offered £96 in prizes, and Mr. C. W. Elan, veterinary surgeon, Lowhill, offered a special prize of £3 3s. for the best fat cow in the show which had not obtained a prize in the classes.
The arrangements of the show were excellently carried out by Mr. J. Hoggarth, the secretary of the association, Mr. R. Brownlow, the chairman, and a large committee. The judges were Mr. D. Davis, Berkeley Street; Mr. E. Capstick, Admiral Street, and Mr. C. Gillespie, Clarence Street. There was a large number of visitors present during the day and the show was regarded as highly successful. The following are the awards of the judges:
Open Competition.
Fat cows, upwards of 44 scores: 1. Robert Brownlow, 123 Mill Street; 2. William Verity, 8 Jubilee Street; 3. Thomas Thwaite, Greta Street; 4. John Bousfield, 21 Albert Street.
Fat cows, not exceeding 44 scores: 1. John Chapman, 35 Ellison Street; 2. William Verity; 3. Henry Wolfenden, 36 Chapel Street, Waterloo; 4. Thomas Shaw, 18 Embledon Street.
Fat cow, not exceeding 38 scores: 1. John Walker, Russell Place, Garston; 2. Thomas Shaw; 3. James Walmsley, 58 Radcliffe Street; 4, William Alker, Whitefield Lane, Kirkdale.
Fat cow, not exceeding 32 scores: Edward Capstick, Coleridge Street; 2. Mrs. Wolf, Avison Street; 3. Richard Robinson; 4. John Benson, Osborne Grove.
Competition limited to members of the Association.
Fat cows, 44 scores and upward: 1. Robert Brownlow; 2. William Verity; 3. Thomas Thwaite.
Fat cow, not exceeding 44 scores: 1. William Verity; 2. Robert Woods, Boundary Lane; 3. Thomas Lawson, Dalton Street.
Fat cow, not exceeding 38 scores: 1. John Walker; 2. James Walmsley; 3. Mrs. Parker, Almond Street.
Fat cows, not exceeding 32 scores: l. Edward Capstick; 2, John Benson; 3. Mrs. Woof.
A special prize of £3 3s given by Mr. Charles W. Elam, M.R.C.V.S., 70, Lowhill, for the best fat cow in the show yard not having obtained a prize: William Hanson, Frederick Street.
In the afternoon a large number of the animals were sold by auction at good average prices, the auctioneer being Mr. James of the City Repository.
1885
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - WEDNESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 1885
The Christmas show of fat and dairy cows, under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, was held yesterday at Lloyd's City Repository, Pembroke Place. The entries numbered 173, being larger than at any show since the formation of the association, four years ago, and the quality of the stock of all kinds showed a great advance.
The judges were - Fat cattle: Mr. Thomas Walker, Lancaster, and Mr. William Phillips, Liverpool. Dairy cattle: Mr. William Carr, Slaidburn, and Mr. William Morpeth, Salwick. Their awards were as follows:
(Competition in classes 1, 2, 3, and 4, open to all bona fide cowkeepers in the society's district, as comprised in rule 1.)
Class 1. Fat Cows, upwards of 46 scores: 1. £5 to J. Walker, Castle Street, Woolton; 2. £4 to J. Verity, 1 Back Mount Vernon; 3. £3 10s to R. Brownlow, Mill Street; 4. £3 to T. Lawson, 3, Dalton Street; 5. £2 10s to W. Waterworth, 7 Newton Street.
Class 2. Fat Cows, not exceeding 46 scores: 1. £5 to R. Alderson, Strand Road, Bootle; 2. £4 to R. Demaine, Lambert Street; 3. £3 10s to J. Newsome, Vine Street; 4. £3 to J. Walker, Castle Street, Woolton; 5. £2 10s to H. Snowdon, Gladstone Road, Seaforth.
Class 3. Cows, not exceeding 40 scores: 1. £5 to M. Burton, Cockerel Street; 2. £4 to Mrs. Woods, Carr Lane, West Derby; 3. £3 10s to Mrs. Scholes, Ashfield Street; 4. £3 to William Staunton, Wren Street; 5. £2 10s to George Mason, Almond Green, West Derby.
Class 4. Fat Cows, not exceeding 36 scores: 1. £5 to C. Swinbank, Albion Street; 2. £4 to John Benson, Osborne Grove; 3. £3 10s to Thomas Briggs, Dryden Street; 4. £3 to Daniel Joy, Railway Street, Garston; 5. £2 10s to John Moore, Candia Street.
(Competition in classes 5, 6, 7, and 8, limited to members of the Cowkeepers’ Association.)
Class 5. Fat Cows upwards of 46 scores: 1. £2 10s to J. T. Atkinson; 2. £2 to, J. Walker; 3. £1 10s to G Hutchinson; 4. £1 to R. Alderson.
Class 6. Fat Cows not exceeding 46 scores: 1. £2 10s to T. Gibson; 2. £2 to W. Verity; 3. £1 10 to W. Davidson; 4. £1 to T. Briggs.
Class 7. Fat Cows, not exceeding 40 scores: 1. £2 10s to G. Windle; 2. £2 to Mrs. Parker; 3. £1 10s to W. Waterworth; 4. £1 to H. Robinson.
Class 8. Fat Cow, not exceeding 36 scores: 1. £2 10s to J. Verity; 2. £2 to M. Whitfield; 3. £1 10s to G. Atkinson; 4. £1 to T. Chapman.
Classes 9 and 10 for Cows in calf or Milk best suited for dairy purposes. Milking propensities to be specially considered. Competition open to all cowkeepers, local cattle dealers, and farmers within twelve miles from Liverpool Exchange, Lancashire only.
Class 9. Heavy weights: 1. £5 to C. Wolfenden, Beach Street, Bootle; 2. £4 to R. Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 3. £3 to R. Burnside, Larch Lea; 4. £2 to R. Burnside, Larch Lea; 5. £1 to M. Stoner and Son, Beaufort Street, Bootle.
Class 10. Light weights: 1. £5 to R. Burnside, Larch Lea; 2. £4 to R. Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 3. £3 to J. Newsome, Vine Street; 4. £2 to R. Alderson, Strand Road, Bootle; 5. £1 to R. Burnside, Larch Lea.
Special Prize of £3 3s, given by Messrs. Elam and Jackson, for the best Fat Cow not having received a prize: Mrs. Holding, Binns Road.
Special Prize of £2 2s, given by Mr. G. Kllis, cattle spice manufacturer, Batley, Yorkshire, for the best Dairy Cow not having received a prize, to be the bona fide property of a cowkeeper: T. Hindle, Keble Street, Bootle.
In the afternoon, a number of members of the association and exhibitors sat down at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Pembroke Place, to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr. K. Griffiths, of 30 Hardwick Street, caterer to the Association. The chair was taken by Mr. Robert Brownlow, the president; and amongst those present were Messrs. R. Webster (Litherland), W. Scotson (Aigburth), J. Hanson (Skipton), R. Warriner (Fairfield), J. Lloyd, J. Wain, J. Franklin, E. Jones, &c.
Mr. Stoner, in responding to the toast of the "Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association," said the desire of the association was to stimulate scientific cowkeeping, and he thought that it had been fully demonstrated that day that the cowkeepers of Liverpool were fully up to their business. (Applause). Some people thought that it was the simplest thing in the world to keep cows; but any man who did not understand cowkeeping wanted to lose a lot of money, let him enter into business. Cowkeepers never served an apprenticeship, but they were men who thoroughly understood their business. They had been reared amongst cattle from their infancy, and they knew by instinct the various peculiarities of the bovine species. They did not study chemistry, or anything like that, but they knew from practical experience what kind of food to administer to an animal to induce an abundant yield of milk, and at the same time to promote the growth of flesh. He thought that the class of cows that had been exhibited that day would tend to a great extent to raise the cowkeepers of Liverpool in the estimation of the people. He did not think that ensilage would ever come to be generally used as food for dairy cattle, because fits use flavored the milk. “The Judges," proposed by the chairman, was responded to by Mr. Walker, of Lancaster; and the healths of Mr. Scotson, Mr. Webster and the Chairman having been proposed and responded to, the company separated.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - WEDNESDAY 16TH DECEMBER 1885
The Christmas show of fat and dairy cows, under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, was held yesterday at Lloyd's City Repository, Pembroke Place. The entries numbered 173, being larger than at any show since the formation of the association, four years ago, and the quality of the stock of all kinds showed a great advance.
The judges were - Fat cattle: Mr. Thomas Walker, Lancaster, and Mr. William Phillips, Liverpool. Dairy cattle: Mr. William Carr, Slaidburn, and Mr. William Morpeth, Salwick. Their awards were as follows:
(Competition in classes 1, 2, 3, and 4, open to all bona fide cowkeepers in the society's district, as comprised in rule 1.)
Class 1. Fat Cows, upwards of 46 scores: 1. £5 to J. Walker, Castle Street, Woolton; 2. £4 to J. Verity, 1 Back Mount Vernon; 3. £3 10s to R. Brownlow, Mill Street; 4. £3 to T. Lawson, 3, Dalton Street; 5. £2 10s to W. Waterworth, 7 Newton Street.
Class 2. Fat Cows, not exceeding 46 scores: 1. £5 to R. Alderson, Strand Road, Bootle; 2. £4 to R. Demaine, Lambert Street; 3. £3 10s to J. Newsome, Vine Street; 4. £3 to J. Walker, Castle Street, Woolton; 5. £2 10s to H. Snowdon, Gladstone Road, Seaforth.
Class 3. Cows, not exceeding 40 scores: 1. £5 to M. Burton, Cockerel Street; 2. £4 to Mrs. Woods, Carr Lane, West Derby; 3. £3 10s to Mrs. Scholes, Ashfield Street; 4. £3 to William Staunton, Wren Street; 5. £2 10s to George Mason, Almond Green, West Derby.
Class 4. Fat Cows, not exceeding 36 scores: 1. £5 to C. Swinbank, Albion Street; 2. £4 to John Benson, Osborne Grove; 3. £3 10s to Thomas Briggs, Dryden Street; 4. £3 to Daniel Joy, Railway Street, Garston; 5. £2 10s to John Moore, Candia Street.
(Competition in classes 5, 6, 7, and 8, limited to members of the Cowkeepers’ Association.)
Class 5. Fat Cows upwards of 46 scores: 1. £2 10s to J. T. Atkinson; 2. £2 to, J. Walker; 3. £1 10s to G Hutchinson; 4. £1 to R. Alderson.
Class 6. Fat Cows not exceeding 46 scores: 1. £2 10s to T. Gibson; 2. £2 to W. Verity; 3. £1 10 to W. Davidson; 4. £1 to T. Briggs.
Class 7. Fat Cows, not exceeding 40 scores: 1. £2 10s to G. Windle; 2. £2 to Mrs. Parker; 3. £1 10s to W. Waterworth; 4. £1 to H. Robinson.
Class 8. Fat Cow, not exceeding 36 scores: 1. £2 10s to J. Verity; 2. £2 to M. Whitfield; 3. £1 10s to G. Atkinson; 4. £1 to T. Chapman.
Classes 9 and 10 for Cows in calf or Milk best suited for dairy purposes. Milking propensities to be specially considered. Competition open to all cowkeepers, local cattle dealers, and farmers within twelve miles from Liverpool Exchange, Lancashire only.
Class 9. Heavy weights: 1. £5 to C. Wolfenden, Beach Street, Bootle; 2. £4 to R. Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 3. £3 to R. Burnside, Larch Lea; 4. £2 to R. Burnside, Larch Lea; 5. £1 to M. Stoner and Son, Beaufort Street, Bootle.
Class 10. Light weights: 1. £5 to R. Burnside, Larch Lea; 2. £4 to R. Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 3. £3 to J. Newsome, Vine Street; 4. £2 to R. Alderson, Strand Road, Bootle; 5. £1 to R. Burnside, Larch Lea.
Special Prize of £3 3s, given by Messrs. Elam and Jackson, for the best Fat Cow not having received a prize: Mrs. Holding, Binns Road.
Special Prize of £2 2s, given by Mr. G. Kllis, cattle spice manufacturer, Batley, Yorkshire, for the best Dairy Cow not having received a prize, to be the bona fide property of a cowkeeper: T. Hindle, Keble Street, Bootle.
In the afternoon, a number of members of the association and exhibitors sat down at the Prince of Wales Hotel, Pembroke Place, to an excellent dinner, provided by Mr. K. Griffiths, of 30 Hardwick Street, caterer to the Association. The chair was taken by Mr. Robert Brownlow, the president; and amongst those present were Messrs. R. Webster (Litherland), W. Scotson (Aigburth), J. Hanson (Skipton), R. Warriner (Fairfield), J. Lloyd, J. Wain, J. Franklin, E. Jones, &c.
Mr. Stoner, in responding to the toast of the "Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association," said the desire of the association was to stimulate scientific cowkeeping, and he thought that it had been fully demonstrated that day that the cowkeepers of Liverpool were fully up to their business. (Applause). Some people thought that it was the simplest thing in the world to keep cows; but any man who did not understand cowkeeping wanted to lose a lot of money, let him enter into business. Cowkeepers never served an apprenticeship, but they were men who thoroughly understood their business. They had been reared amongst cattle from their infancy, and they knew by instinct the various peculiarities of the bovine species. They did not study chemistry, or anything like that, but they knew from practical experience what kind of food to administer to an animal to induce an abundant yield of milk, and at the same time to promote the growth of flesh. He thought that the class of cows that had been exhibited that day would tend to a great extent to raise the cowkeepers of Liverpool in the estimation of the people. He did not think that ensilage would ever come to be generally used as food for dairy cattle, because fits use flavored the milk. “The Judges," proposed by the chairman, was responded to by Mr. Walker, of Lancaster; and the healths of Mr. Scotson, Mr. Webster and the Chairman having been proposed and responded to, the company separated.
1887
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER 1887
The sixth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle in connection with the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held yesterday in the North Haymarket, when there was a large attendance of members of the association and the general public. The principal object of the association is to encourage the keeping of a really good class of dairy cattle in Liverpool, and the excellence of yesterday's show goes a long way to prove that the statement set forth by many that cows cannot be kept in a healthy condition in towns, is unfounded. The entries were as numerous as usual, and included twelve classes, divided under the heads of fat cattle and dairy cattle. The judges for the former were Messrs. T. Walker and W. Philips and for the latter Messrs. R. Carr, H. Wilson, and J. Ellis, and the opinion of these gentlemen was that for general excellence and quality the entries in the present show have never been surpassed in any former show.
In the dairy classes there were some very fine animals sent in for competition, amongst which was a splendid cow belonging to Mr. G. Verity, which took the first prize. Messrs. F. Stone and T. Backhouse secured first prizes for dairy cattle. In the fat cow classes, Mr. T. Clarke of Crosby obtained a first prize for a magnificent cow which won the championship last year as a dairy cow. In the second class there was a very keen competition, the winner being R. Wolfenden. Six special prizes were also awarded for cows which did not obtain a prize, besides which Mr. T. Clarke carried off a silver cup awarded by Mr Benjamin Sykes, for the best fat cow in the show, and another silver cup was awarded by the proprietors of the Hellifield Auction Mart to Mr C. Wolfenden, for the best cow in classes 9, 10 and 11. The champion silver cup, presented by the association for the best cow in the show was secured by Mr. G. Verity. The band, in connection with the Grafton School, played selections of music during the afternoon, and the proceeds of admission to the show between three and eight will be devoted to the Liverpool Hospital Sunday Fund. The following is a list of the prize winners:
Class 1. Fat Cows upward of 15 cwts. 1. T Clarke, Crosby; 2. J Moore; 3. G Verity.
Class 2. Fat Cows not exceeding 15 cwts. 1. R Wolfenden, Bootle; 2. Mrs Parker; 3. H Snowdon, Seaforth.
Class 3. Fat Cows not exceeding 13 cwts. 1. J Verity, Almond Street; 2. E G Hodgson, Waterloo; 3. T Shaw
Class 4. Fat Cows not exceeding 11 cwts. 1. G Ch….., West Derby; 2.T Parrington; 3. R Brownlow.
Class 5. Fat Cow upwards of 15 cwts. 1. T Backhouse; 2. R Walker
Class 6. Fat Cow not exceeding 15 cwts. 1. R Wolfneden; 2. M Verity; 3. J Buxton
Class 7. Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwts. 1. ……………
Class 8. Fat Cow not exceeding 11 cwt. 1. C Swinbank; J Benson; 3. R Alderman
Class 9. Fat Cow in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes. 1. G Verity; 2. C Wolfenden; 3. R Wolfenden
Class 10. Middle weights. 1. R Wolfenden; 2. T Rindle; 3. J Hoggarth
Class 11. Light weights. 1. T Backhouse; 2. T Mannsergh; 3. C Wolfenden
Class 12. 1. G Verity; 2. C Wolfenden; 3. R. Wolfenden.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER 1887
The sixth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle in connection with the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held yesterday in the North Haymarket, when there was a large attendance of members of the association and the general public. The principal object of the association is to encourage the keeping of a really good class of dairy cattle in Liverpool, and the excellence of yesterday's show goes a long way to prove that the statement set forth by many that cows cannot be kept in a healthy condition in towns, is unfounded. The entries were as numerous as usual, and included twelve classes, divided under the heads of fat cattle and dairy cattle. The judges for the former were Messrs. T. Walker and W. Philips and for the latter Messrs. R. Carr, H. Wilson, and J. Ellis, and the opinion of these gentlemen was that for general excellence and quality the entries in the present show have never been surpassed in any former show.
In the dairy classes there were some very fine animals sent in for competition, amongst which was a splendid cow belonging to Mr. G. Verity, which took the first prize. Messrs. F. Stone and T. Backhouse secured first prizes for dairy cattle. In the fat cow classes, Mr. T. Clarke of Crosby obtained a first prize for a magnificent cow which won the championship last year as a dairy cow. In the second class there was a very keen competition, the winner being R. Wolfenden. Six special prizes were also awarded for cows which did not obtain a prize, besides which Mr. T. Clarke carried off a silver cup awarded by Mr Benjamin Sykes, for the best fat cow in the show, and another silver cup was awarded by the proprietors of the Hellifield Auction Mart to Mr C. Wolfenden, for the best cow in classes 9, 10 and 11. The champion silver cup, presented by the association for the best cow in the show was secured by Mr. G. Verity. The band, in connection with the Grafton School, played selections of music during the afternoon, and the proceeds of admission to the show between three and eight will be devoted to the Liverpool Hospital Sunday Fund. The following is a list of the prize winners:
Class 1. Fat Cows upward of 15 cwts. 1. T Clarke, Crosby; 2. J Moore; 3. G Verity.
Class 2. Fat Cows not exceeding 15 cwts. 1. R Wolfenden, Bootle; 2. Mrs Parker; 3. H Snowdon, Seaforth.
Class 3. Fat Cows not exceeding 13 cwts. 1. J Verity, Almond Street; 2. E G Hodgson, Waterloo; 3. T Shaw
Class 4. Fat Cows not exceeding 11 cwts. 1. G Ch….., West Derby; 2.T Parrington; 3. R Brownlow.
Class 5. Fat Cow upwards of 15 cwts. 1. T Backhouse; 2. R Walker
Class 6. Fat Cow not exceeding 15 cwts. 1. R Wolfneden; 2. M Verity; 3. J Buxton
Class 7. Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwts. 1. ……………
Class 8. Fat Cow not exceeding 11 cwt. 1. C Swinbank; J Benson; 3. R Alderman
Class 9. Fat Cow in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes. 1. G Verity; 2. C Wolfenden; 3. R Wolfenden
Class 10. Middle weights. 1. R Wolfenden; 2. T Rindle; 3. J Hoggarth
Class 11. Light weights. 1. T Backhouse; 2. T Mannsergh; 3. C Wolfenden
Class 12. 1. G Verity; 2. C Wolfenden; 3. R. Wolfenden.
1888
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - 13TH DECEMBER 1888
The seventh annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, was held yesterday in North Haymarket. The entries were far larger than on previous occasions, and during the day the show was visited by large numbers of people, many of whom came from long distances and included the principal farmers and cowkeepers of Liverpool and the neighbourhood. The arduous task of judging was entrusted to Messrs. Thomas Walker (Lancaster), Robert Carr (Skipton), and William Phillips (Liverpool) for fat cattle, and Messrs. Wm. Wilson (Leeds), John Ellis (Ripon), and Richard Capstick (Sedbergh) for dairy cattle. The arrangements for the accommodation of visitors to the show were under the direction of a committee of gentlemen, of whom Mr John Verity was chairman, Mr Thomas Lawson, treasurer, and Mr Thomas Backhouse, secretary.
In the opinion of the judges the quality of the cattle exhibited exceeded that of last year’s show, and many magnificent animals, all of which were from shippons in Liverpool and the neighbourhood, were to be seen. Almost all the principal dairymen of Liverpool exhibited, the largest share of prizes falling to Mr C. Wolfenden, of Bootle, who took the champion silver cup presented by the Cowkeepers’ Association for the best cow in the show, and also a silver cup presented by the proprietors of the Hellifeld Auction Mart for the best pair of dairy cows in the show. Mr G. Verity, who also carried off a good number of prizes, exhibited two cows for this competition which, in the opinion of the judges, were superior animals but failed in milking properties.
During the day, dinner was served at the Houghton Arms Hotel, the caterer being Mr J. Gertrey, and to this some 200 sat down. Mr G. Verity presided, and after the usual loyal toasts had been given the chairman proposed the judges and subsequently the farmers of Liverpool.
Mr Webster, chairman of the farmers’ Association, in responding, said that the country milk was, as a rule, thought to be much better than town dairy milk. He for one knew that this was not so. They (the farmers) knew who were their best customers, and where their best hay wheat went to. It was to the dairymen of the town. Every one knew that the cows which were fed upon the best hay would produce the best milk.
Mr George Verity, in proposing the toast of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, said that seven or eight years ago that association had no intention of having a fat and dairy cattle show, and it was not until many gentlemen of high standing, who, however, knew nothing about cattle, began to criticise and say there was an unhealthy lot of cattle in the Liverpool shippons, that they determined to hold the present show. They had the result of their show that day to disprove these adverse criticisms. Unless they had cattle kept in Liverpool they would have to be dependent upon milk not less than 12 or 24 hours old. Now they had milk delivered morning and evening, and this was a most important fact, considering that scores of children were brought up entirely on cows’ milk.
Mr F. Stoner, in replying to the toast, said that the cowkeepers of Liverpool held this show merely to bring before the people of Liverpool the real nature and quality of the cattle which had been so unjustly criticised. The milk produced by Liverpool cows was far better and purer, and there was less contamination in it, than a good deal of the milk produced in the country. Referring to an interview with Dr. Taylor, the medical officer for health, he said that the gentleman had told him there had never been a case in which it had been proved that contaminated milk had come from Liverpool cows. During the whole of 1887, there had not been found one case of disease among the cows in the shippons of Liverpool. Other toasts were given and responded to, after which the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
The proceeds of admission to the show taken after three o’clock in the afternoon was given to the Liverpool Hospital Sunday Fund.
PRIZE LIST
Fat Cows upwards of 14½ cwts: 1. T. Backhouse; 2. J. Hoggarth; 3. R. Wolfenden; 4. H. Snowden; 5. F. Stoner.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. T. Mansergh; 2. T. Lawson; 3. G. Verity; 4. G. Hutchinson; 5. M. Verity.
Fat Cows not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. H. Greenbank; 2. J. Harrison; 3. J. Hogg; 4. Mrs. De Mains; 5. J. Walker.
Fat Cows not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. G. Swinbank; 2. R. Mansergh; 3. William Verity; 4. John Verity; 5. Miles Verity.
Competitions for those who did not obtain a prize in the previous classes –
Fat Cow 14½ cwts and upwards: 1. J. Hoggarth; 2. T. Backhouse.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. T. Clark; 2. W. Waterworth; 3. R. Alderson; 4. F. Stoner.
Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. John Verity; 2. William Hill; 3. Miles Verity; 4. John Moore.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. John Hogg; 2. William Bramley; 3. T. Partington; 4. Christopher Swinbank.
For best Cow or Heifer in calf or milk (for farmers exclusively): 1, 3 and 4, J. and W. Birch; 2. T. Woodruff.
For Cows in calf or milk: 1. C. Wolfenden; 2. E. Alderson; 3 and 4, W. Graves; 5. G. Verity.
For cows in calf or milk most suitable for Dairy Purposes:
Heavy Weights – 1. Charles Wolfenden; 2. Thomas Wolfenden; 3. G. Verity; 4. T. Backhouse; 5. F. Stoner.
Middle Weights – 1. R. Alderson; 2. Thomas Lawson; 3 and 4. R. Wolfenden; 5. T. Partington.
Light Weights – 1. R. Wolfenden; 2. J. Verity; 3. J. Walker; 4. J. Sayer.
SPECIAL PRIZES
Special Prize given by Messrs. Elam and Jackson, veterinary surgeons, 70 Lowhill, for the Best Cow in classes 1 and 2, not having obtained a prize – M. Verity.
Special Prize given by Messrs. J. Bibby and Sons, Liverpool, for the best cow in classes 3 and 4, not having obtained a prize – T. and G. Ingham.
A Silver Cup, presented by Mr Nathan Davis, of 7 Franklin Place, Everton, for the Best Fat Cow in the show which had been purchased from him as a dairy cow – G. Verity.
Special Prize given by Messrs. Lowe, of Huddersfield, for the best cow in class 9, not having obtained a prize – T. Backhouse.
Special Prize, given by Mr G. Ellis, King Street, Batley, Yorkshire, for the Best Cow in classes 10 and 11, not having obtained a prize – R. Alderson.
Special Prize, given by the Association, for the Best Cow in class 13, not having obtained a prize – W. Graves.
Valuable Silver Cup, presented by Mr Benjamin Sykes, Brownlow-hill Mills, for the Best Fat Cow in the Show – T. Backhouse.
Valuable Silver Cup, presented by the Proprietors of the Hellifield Auction Mart Co., for the Best Pair of Dairy Cows in the Show – T. Backhouse.
Valuable Silver Cup, presented by Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, for the Best Cow in the Show – C. Wolfenden.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - 13TH DECEMBER 1888
The seventh annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, was held yesterday in North Haymarket. The entries were far larger than on previous occasions, and during the day the show was visited by large numbers of people, many of whom came from long distances and included the principal farmers and cowkeepers of Liverpool and the neighbourhood. The arduous task of judging was entrusted to Messrs. Thomas Walker (Lancaster), Robert Carr (Skipton), and William Phillips (Liverpool) for fat cattle, and Messrs. Wm. Wilson (Leeds), John Ellis (Ripon), and Richard Capstick (Sedbergh) for dairy cattle. The arrangements for the accommodation of visitors to the show were under the direction of a committee of gentlemen, of whom Mr John Verity was chairman, Mr Thomas Lawson, treasurer, and Mr Thomas Backhouse, secretary.
In the opinion of the judges the quality of the cattle exhibited exceeded that of last year’s show, and many magnificent animals, all of which were from shippons in Liverpool and the neighbourhood, were to be seen. Almost all the principal dairymen of Liverpool exhibited, the largest share of prizes falling to Mr C. Wolfenden, of Bootle, who took the champion silver cup presented by the Cowkeepers’ Association for the best cow in the show, and also a silver cup presented by the proprietors of the Hellifeld Auction Mart for the best pair of dairy cows in the show. Mr G. Verity, who also carried off a good number of prizes, exhibited two cows for this competition which, in the opinion of the judges, were superior animals but failed in milking properties.
During the day, dinner was served at the Houghton Arms Hotel, the caterer being Mr J. Gertrey, and to this some 200 sat down. Mr G. Verity presided, and after the usual loyal toasts had been given the chairman proposed the judges and subsequently the farmers of Liverpool.
Mr Webster, chairman of the farmers’ Association, in responding, said that the country milk was, as a rule, thought to be much better than town dairy milk. He for one knew that this was not so. They (the farmers) knew who were their best customers, and where their best hay wheat went to. It was to the dairymen of the town. Every one knew that the cows which were fed upon the best hay would produce the best milk.
Mr George Verity, in proposing the toast of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, said that seven or eight years ago that association had no intention of having a fat and dairy cattle show, and it was not until many gentlemen of high standing, who, however, knew nothing about cattle, began to criticise and say there was an unhealthy lot of cattle in the Liverpool shippons, that they determined to hold the present show. They had the result of their show that day to disprove these adverse criticisms. Unless they had cattle kept in Liverpool they would have to be dependent upon milk not less than 12 or 24 hours old. Now they had milk delivered morning and evening, and this was a most important fact, considering that scores of children were brought up entirely on cows’ milk.
Mr F. Stoner, in replying to the toast, said that the cowkeepers of Liverpool held this show merely to bring before the people of Liverpool the real nature and quality of the cattle which had been so unjustly criticised. The milk produced by Liverpool cows was far better and purer, and there was less contamination in it, than a good deal of the milk produced in the country. Referring to an interview with Dr. Taylor, the medical officer for health, he said that the gentleman had told him there had never been a case in which it had been proved that contaminated milk had come from Liverpool cows. During the whole of 1887, there had not been found one case of disease among the cows in the shippons of Liverpool. Other toasts were given and responded to, after which the proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
The proceeds of admission to the show taken after three o’clock in the afternoon was given to the Liverpool Hospital Sunday Fund.
PRIZE LIST
Fat Cows upwards of 14½ cwts: 1. T. Backhouse; 2. J. Hoggarth; 3. R. Wolfenden; 4. H. Snowden; 5. F. Stoner.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. T. Mansergh; 2. T. Lawson; 3. G. Verity; 4. G. Hutchinson; 5. M. Verity.
Fat Cows not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. H. Greenbank; 2. J. Harrison; 3. J. Hogg; 4. Mrs. De Mains; 5. J. Walker.
Fat Cows not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. G. Swinbank; 2. R. Mansergh; 3. William Verity; 4. John Verity; 5. Miles Verity.
Competitions for those who did not obtain a prize in the previous classes –
Fat Cow 14½ cwts and upwards: 1. J. Hoggarth; 2. T. Backhouse.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. T. Clark; 2. W. Waterworth; 3. R. Alderson; 4. F. Stoner.
Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. John Verity; 2. William Hill; 3. Miles Verity; 4. John Moore.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. John Hogg; 2. William Bramley; 3. T. Partington; 4. Christopher Swinbank.
For best Cow or Heifer in calf or milk (for farmers exclusively): 1, 3 and 4, J. and W. Birch; 2. T. Woodruff.
For Cows in calf or milk: 1. C. Wolfenden; 2. E. Alderson; 3 and 4, W. Graves; 5. G. Verity.
For cows in calf or milk most suitable for Dairy Purposes:
Heavy Weights – 1. Charles Wolfenden; 2. Thomas Wolfenden; 3. G. Verity; 4. T. Backhouse; 5. F. Stoner.
Middle Weights – 1. R. Alderson; 2. Thomas Lawson; 3 and 4. R. Wolfenden; 5. T. Partington.
Light Weights – 1. R. Wolfenden; 2. J. Verity; 3. J. Walker; 4. J. Sayer.
SPECIAL PRIZES
Special Prize given by Messrs. Elam and Jackson, veterinary surgeons, 70 Lowhill, for the Best Cow in classes 1 and 2, not having obtained a prize – M. Verity.
Special Prize given by Messrs. J. Bibby and Sons, Liverpool, for the best cow in classes 3 and 4, not having obtained a prize – T. and G. Ingham.
A Silver Cup, presented by Mr Nathan Davis, of 7 Franklin Place, Everton, for the Best Fat Cow in the show which had been purchased from him as a dairy cow – G. Verity.
Special Prize given by Messrs. Lowe, of Huddersfield, for the best cow in class 9, not having obtained a prize – T. Backhouse.
Special Prize, given by Mr G. Ellis, King Street, Batley, Yorkshire, for the Best Cow in classes 10 and 11, not having obtained a prize – R. Alderson.
Special Prize, given by the Association, for the Best Cow in class 13, not having obtained a prize – W. Graves.
Valuable Silver Cup, presented by Mr Benjamin Sykes, Brownlow-hill Mills, for the Best Fat Cow in the Show – T. Backhouse.
Valuable Silver Cup, presented by the Proprietors of the Hellifield Auction Mart Co., for the Best Pair of Dairy Cows in the Show – T. Backhouse.
Valuable Silver Cup, presented by Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, for the Best Cow in the Show – C. Wolfenden.
1890
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER 1890
The ninth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association took place at the North Haymarket, yesterday. The show was superior to any of its predecessors, and the entries numbered 204, compared with 149 last year. The fat cattle shown were some of the best to be found, whilst the condition and development of the dairy cattle made it evident that in town dairies cows may prosper, notwithstanding what is sometimes said to the contrary. The champion fat cow weighed 18cwts. The Mayor of Liverpool (Mr. J. B. Morgan) and the Mayor of Bootle (Mr. F. Vicars) were among the numerous visitors. The following is the prize list:-
Fat Cows
Open to all bona fide cowkeepers in society's district.
Class I. Upwards of 14½ cwts: - 1. T. Mansergh; 2. W. Waterworth; 3. J. Walker; 4. J. Newsholme; 5. T. Scarr.
Class II. 1. T. Carr; 2. C. Swinbank; 3. J. Akrigg; 4. J. Walker; 5. J. Verity.
Class III. Not exceeding 13cwts. 1. F. Stoner; 2. W. Culshaw; 3. T. Scarr; 4. Mrs. A. Scholes; 5. T. Lawson.
Class IV. Not exceeding 11½cwts: 1. J. Brown; 2. Mrs. Manchester; 3. G. Hunter; 4. J. Moore; 5. J. Raw.
Classes V, VI, VII and VIII were formed of cows not having obtained a prize in the four preceding classes, the competition being limited to members.
Class V: 1. H. Snowdon; 2. H. Robinson: 3. R. Wolfenden; 4. T. M'Manns.
Class VI: 1. R. Kitching; 2. G. Atkinson; 3. W. Culshaw; 4. Mrs. Parker.
Class VII: 1. J. Moore; 2. J. Benson; 3. G. Joy; 4. T. Lawson.
Class VIII: 1. W. Verity; 2. R. Mansergh; 3. R. Hitching; 4. N. Strickland.
Cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (open to all in the district):
Class IX (heavyweights): 1. and 2. J. Wolfenden; 3. C. Wolfenden; 4. F. Alderson; 5. J. Irving.
Class X (middleweights): 1. J. Wolfenden; 2. B. Alderson; 3. R. Wolfenden; 4. M. Verity; 5. T. Lawson
Class XI (lightweights): 1. J. Hogg; 2. F. Alderson; 3. J. Verity; 4. R. Alderson; 5. J. Wolfenden.
Class XII, Cow or Heifer in calf or milk (the competition exclusively reserved to farmers' cattle): 1, 2, 3, and 4. Gregory Verity, Upton Rocks, near Widnes.
Class XIII, Cows in calf or milk (most suitable for dairy purposes. Open competition). 1. C. Wolfenden; 2. E. Alderson; 3. R. Wolfenden; 4. R. Alderson; 5. T. Hindle.
Canadian Cows (special prize given by Messrs. J. Sullivan and Co., open only to exhibitors whose animals have been purchased at their auction sales).
Class I: Canadian Cow in calf or milk for dairy purposes (Cows in calf over 11 cwt., cows calved over l0cwt.): 1. L. Briggs; 2. T. Scarr
Class II: 1. R. Jackson; 2. W. Heapy.
Class III (fat Canadian cows or heifers the bona fide property of exhibitor at least three months prior to show), for animals 12cwt. and upwards: 1. F. Stoner; 2. L. Briggs.
Class IV, for animals not exceeding 12cwt.: 1. F. Stoner; 2. W. Davidson.
Mr. J. M'Donnell, of Stanley Arms Hotel, consolation prizes for best Cows not having obtained a prize in Messrs. Sullivan's classes I and II: 1. and 2. T. Snowden.
Special prizes offered by Mr. J. Dyke (of Canadian Government Agency, Liverpool) for Canadian Fat Cows other than those purchased from Messrs. Sullivan: 1. H. Snowden; 2. T. Scarr; 3. H. Snowden.
Messrs. Elam and Jackson's Prize for Best Cow in Classes I and II, not having obtained a prize: W. Davison.
Mr. W. Bradshaw's Prize for Best Cow in III and IV, not having obtained a prize: N. Strickland.
Mr. W. Graves Prizes for Best Three Fat Cows in the show purchased from him as dairy cows: 1. J. Newsham; 2. T. Carr; 3. H. Robinson.
Mr. Thomas Wolfenden's Prizes for best three fat Cows purchased from him as dairy cows: 1. G. Bellman; 2. W. Peters; 3. T. M'Manns.
Messrs. Kendal and Atkinson’s Prizes for best three fat Cows purchased from them as dairy cows: 1. F. Stoner; 2. C. Swinbank; 3. J. Walker.
Mr. W. G. Telford’s Prize for three Fat Cows the bona fide property of any of his customers: 1. C. Swinbank; 2 and 3. W. Culshaw.
Mr. G. Verity's Prize for cow in 9 not having obtained a prize: W. Waterworth.
Mr. G. Ellis's Prize for the best Cow in 10 and 11 not having a prize: J. Verity
Messrs. Cleeve Brothers Prize for the best cow in 13 not having a prize: Miles Verity.
Silver cup (presented by Benjamin Sykes) for the best fat cow in the show: Thomas Mansergh.
Silver cup (presented by the proprietors of the Hellifield Auction Mart) for the best pair of dairy cows: J. Wolfenden.
A champion silver cup (presented by the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association) for the best cow in the-show: J. Wolfenden.
The judges were, of fat cattle, Mr. Thomas Walker (Lancaster), Mr. Robert Carr (Skipton), and Mr. Rt. Harrison (Burton-in-Lonsdale); of dairy cattle, Mr. John Ellis (Ripon) and Mr. Edward Mason (Kendal). The members of the association and the judges, their task over, sat down to dinner at the Albert Hall, under the chairmanship of Mr. Wm. Lowe. Mr. Holmes, of Walton Road, was the caterer.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER 1890
The ninth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association took place at the North Haymarket, yesterday. The show was superior to any of its predecessors, and the entries numbered 204, compared with 149 last year. The fat cattle shown were some of the best to be found, whilst the condition and development of the dairy cattle made it evident that in town dairies cows may prosper, notwithstanding what is sometimes said to the contrary. The champion fat cow weighed 18cwts. The Mayor of Liverpool (Mr. J. B. Morgan) and the Mayor of Bootle (Mr. F. Vicars) were among the numerous visitors. The following is the prize list:-
Fat Cows
Open to all bona fide cowkeepers in society's district.
Class I. Upwards of 14½ cwts: - 1. T. Mansergh; 2. W. Waterworth; 3. J. Walker; 4. J. Newsholme; 5. T. Scarr.
Class II. 1. T. Carr; 2. C. Swinbank; 3. J. Akrigg; 4. J. Walker; 5. J. Verity.
Class III. Not exceeding 13cwts. 1. F. Stoner; 2. W. Culshaw; 3. T. Scarr; 4. Mrs. A. Scholes; 5. T. Lawson.
Class IV. Not exceeding 11½cwts: 1. J. Brown; 2. Mrs. Manchester; 3. G. Hunter; 4. J. Moore; 5. J. Raw.
Classes V, VI, VII and VIII were formed of cows not having obtained a prize in the four preceding classes, the competition being limited to members.
Class V: 1. H. Snowdon; 2. H. Robinson: 3. R. Wolfenden; 4. T. M'Manns.
Class VI: 1. R. Kitching; 2. G. Atkinson; 3. W. Culshaw; 4. Mrs. Parker.
Class VII: 1. J. Moore; 2. J. Benson; 3. G. Joy; 4. T. Lawson.
Class VIII: 1. W. Verity; 2. R. Mansergh; 3. R. Hitching; 4. N. Strickland.
Cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (open to all in the district):
Class IX (heavyweights): 1. and 2. J. Wolfenden; 3. C. Wolfenden; 4. F. Alderson; 5. J. Irving.
Class X (middleweights): 1. J. Wolfenden; 2. B. Alderson; 3. R. Wolfenden; 4. M. Verity; 5. T. Lawson
Class XI (lightweights): 1. J. Hogg; 2. F. Alderson; 3. J. Verity; 4. R. Alderson; 5. J. Wolfenden.
Class XII, Cow or Heifer in calf or milk (the competition exclusively reserved to farmers' cattle): 1, 2, 3, and 4. Gregory Verity, Upton Rocks, near Widnes.
Class XIII, Cows in calf or milk (most suitable for dairy purposes. Open competition). 1. C. Wolfenden; 2. E. Alderson; 3. R. Wolfenden; 4. R. Alderson; 5. T. Hindle.
Canadian Cows (special prize given by Messrs. J. Sullivan and Co., open only to exhibitors whose animals have been purchased at their auction sales).
Class I: Canadian Cow in calf or milk for dairy purposes (Cows in calf over 11 cwt., cows calved over l0cwt.): 1. L. Briggs; 2. T. Scarr
Class II: 1. R. Jackson; 2. W. Heapy.
Class III (fat Canadian cows or heifers the bona fide property of exhibitor at least three months prior to show), for animals 12cwt. and upwards: 1. F. Stoner; 2. L. Briggs.
Class IV, for animals not exceeding 12cwt.: 1. F. Stoner; 2. W. Davidson.
Mr. J. M'Donnell, of Stanley Arms Hotel, consolation prizes for best Cows not having obtained a prize in Messrs. Sullivan's classes I and II: 1. and 2. T. Snowden.
Special prizes offered by Mr. J. Dyke (of Canadian Government Agency, Liverpool) for Canadian Fat Cows other than those purchased from Messrs. Sullivan: 1. H. Snowden; 2. T. Scarr; 3. H. Snowden.
Messrs. Elam and Jackson's Prize for Best Cow in Classes I and II, not having obtained a prize: W. Davison.
Mr. W. Bradshaw's Prize for Best Cow in III and IV, not having obtained a prize: N. Strickland.
Mr. W. Graves Prizes for Best Three Fat Cows in the show purchased from him as dairy cows: 1. J. Newsham; 2. T. Carr; 3. H. Robinson.
Mr. Thomas Wolfenden's Prizes for best three fat Cows purchased from him as dairy cows: 1. G. Bellman; 2. W. Peters; 3. T. M'Manns.
Messrs. Kendal and Atkinson’s Prizes for best three fat Cows purchased from them as dairy cows: 1. F. Stoner; 2. C. Swinbank; 3. J. Walker.
Mr. W. G. Telford’s Prize for three Fat Cows the bona fide property of any of his customers: 1. C. Swinbank; 2 and 3. W. Culshaw.
Mr. G. Verity's Prize for cow in 9 not having obtained a prize: W. Waterworth.
Mr. G. Ellis's Prize for the best Cow in 10 and 11 not having a prize: J. Verity
Messrs. Cleeve Brothers Prize for the best cow in 13 not having a prize: Miles Verity.
Silver cup (presented by Benjamin Sykes) for the best fat cow in the show: Thomas Mansergh.
Silver cup (presented by the proprietors of the Hellifield Auction Mart) for the best pair of dairy cows: J. Wolfenden.
A champion silver cup (presented by the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association) for the best cow in the-show: J. Wolfenden.
The judges were, of fat cattle, Mr. Thomas Walker (Lancaster), Mr. Robert Carr (Skipton), and Mr. Rt. Harrison (Burton-in-Lonsdale); of dairy cattle, Mr. John Ellis (Ripon) and Mr. Edward Mason (Kendal). The members of the association and the judges, their task over, sat down to dinner at the Albert Hall, under the chairmanship of Mr. Wm. Lowe. Mr. Holmes, of Walton Road, was the caterer.
1892
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER 1892
The eleventh annual show of fat and dairy castle in connection with the City of Liverpool and its Cowkeepers' Association took place yesterday at the North Haymarket. There was a large and interesting show, and the general judgement was that the quality of the cattle exhibited was better than has been formerly seen here. This was the more surprising when, according to the views of cowkeepers, the prices obtained for beef are so low. The Mayor of Liverpool conveyed his regret at being unable (owing to the pressure of public engagements) to follow the custom of his predecessors in visiting the show. The Mayor and ex-Mayor of Bootle were also unable to attend owing to the meeting of the Borough Council. For the first time since its inauguration the society rejoiced in the generous patronage of Lord Derby and Lord Lathom. There was a numerous attendance of visitor. The gate money from ten am until three was devoted to the Stanley Hospital, and from three till eight pm to the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Sunday Funds. The champion cow was exhibited by Mr. T. Strickland, 15, Mulberry-street, and was universally admired. Mr. T. Backhouse was again strongly in evidence, and soon disposed of a large quantity of "prime beef for Christmas consumption." The prize list was as follows:-
Competition open to all bona fide cowkeepers in society's district
Fat Cows (14 cwts. and upwards): 1. E Alderson; 2. T Scarr; 3 and 4. W Culshaw; 5, T Willacy.
Fat Cows (not exceeding 14 cwts.): 1. J Hogg; 2. T Backhouse; 3. J Bousfield; 4. T Briggs; 5. W Sayer.
Fat Cow (not exceeding 13 cwts.): 1. M Verity; 2. J Akrigg; 3, Mrs. Scholes; 4, J Verity; 5, T Lawson.
Fat Cow (not exceeding 11 cwts.): 1. R Greenbank; 2. J Raw; 3. J and R Atkinson; 4. B Whitehead; 5. W T Dean.
Competition for cows not having a prize in previous four classes and limited to members
Fat Cows (14 cwts and upwards): 1. M Verity; 2. Mrs Manchester; 3. H Snowden; 4. T Scarr.
Fat Cows (not exceeding 14 cwts.): 1. J Burrows; 2. H Robinson; 3. G Fallowfield; 4. T Backhouse.
Fat Cows (not exceeding 13 cwts.): 1. R Goth; 2. B Whitehead; 3. T Briggs; 4. J Owen.
Fat Cows (not exceeding 11 cwts): 1. T Clarke. 2. E Mason; 3. Mrs Parker.
Cows in Calf or Milk most suitable for dairy purposes, open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the district-
Heavy Weights: 1. R Alderson; 2. N Strickland; 3 and 4, T Backhouse
Middle Weights: 1. T M'Manus; 2. J Wofenden; 3. R Raw; 4. J Walker; 5. J Irving
Light Weights: 1. R Alderson; 2. R Wolfenden; 3. J Wolfenden; 4. J Verity; 5. E Alderson.
Best Cow or Heifer in Calf or Milk, for farmers exclusively within a radius of 20 miles: 1. G Verity; 2. T S Rogerson; 3. J Hulme
Best Cow in calf or milk, most suitable for town dairy purpose for cattle dealers exclusively: 1. M Davies; 2. J Moore; 3. T Hindle
Cows in calf or milk most suitable for dairy purposes (open): 1. M Strickland; 2. R Alderson; 3. I Hulley; 4. T Howard; 5. E Alderson
Canadian Cows (prizes by Messrs. Sullivan and Co.), dairy cows in calf or Milk: 1. J Hogg; 2. H Snowden
Fat Canadian Cows or Heifers: 1. H Snowden; 2. F Stoner
Consolation prizes in two previous classes - Cow: J Hogg. Dairy: H Snowden
Special Prizes.
Messrs Elam and Jackson - R E Mansergh
Mr W Heath - E. Mason
The Wensleydale Auction Mart: 1. Mrs Scholes; 2. T Lawson; 3. T Backhouse
Mr T Wolfenden: 1. E Alderson; 2. T Backhouse; 3. J Burrows
Mr W Bradshaw: 1. W Culshaw; 2. T Backhouse
Messrs Smith and Telford: 1. W Culshaw; 2. J Hogg; 3. Mrs Manchester; 4. W Culshaw
Mr G Ellis - J Wolfenden
Mr G Bargh - T Wolfenden
Mr W S H Bevin: 1. Mrs Prescott; 2. Mrs Manchester
Mr B Sykes - E Alderson
Hellifield Auction Mart-Silver Cup - N Strickland
Liverpool Cowkeepers Association Champion Silver Cup – N Strickland
The judges were: Fat Cattle – Messrs. R Carr (Skipton), R Newsome (Ripon) and T Walker (Lancaster); dairy Cattle – Messrs. K Mason (Kendal) and S Bargh (Kirkby Lonsdale)
In the evening the members dined at Haymarket Hotel, Juvenal Street, and the reunion was attended by Mr Rudd, solicitor of the association. Great credit for the continued success of the society is due to Mr John Verity (President), Mr William Lowe (Chairman), Mr T Lawson (Treasurer) and Mr T Backhouse (Secretary).
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER 1892
The eleventh annual show of fat and dairy castle in connection with the City of Liverpool and its Cowkeepers' Association took place yesterday at the North Haymarket. There was a large and interesting show, and the general judgement was that the quality of the cattle exhibited was better than has been formerly seen here. This was the more surprising when, according to the views of cowkeepers, the prices obtained for beef are so low. The Mayor of Liverpool conveyed his regret at being unable (owing to the pressure of public engagements) to follow the custom of his predecessors in visiting the show. The Mayor and ex-Mayor of Bootle were also unable to attend owing to the meeting of the Borough Council. For the first time since its inauguration the society rejoiced in the generous patronage of Lord Derby and Lord Lathom. There was a numerous attendance of visitor. The gate money from ten am until three was devoted to the Stanley Hospital, and from three till eight pm to the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Sunday Funds. The champion cow was exhibited by Mr. T. Strickland, 15, Mulberry-street, and was universally admired. Mr. T. Backhouse was again strongly in evidence, and soon disposed of a large quantity of "prime beef for Christmas consumption." The prize list was as follows:-
Competition open to all bona fide cowkeepers in society's district
Fat Cows (14 cwts. and upwards): 1. E Alderson; 2. T Scarr; 3 and 4. W Culshaw; 5, T Willacy.
Fat Cows (not exceeding 14 cwts.): 1. J Hogg; 2. T Backhouse; 3. J Bousfield; 4. T Briggs; 5. W Sayer.
Fat Cow (not exceeding 13 cwts.): 1. M Verity; 2. J Akrigg; 3, Mrs. Scholes; 4, J Verity; 5, T Lawson.
Fat Cow (not exceeding 11 cwts.): 1. R Greenbank; 2. J Raw; 3. J and R Atkinson; 4. B Whitehead; 5. W T Dean.
Competition for cows not having a prize in previous four classes and limited to members
Fat Cows (14 cwts and upwards): 1. M Verity; 2. Mrs Manchester; 3. H Snowden; 4. T Scarr.
Fat Cows (not exceeding 14 cwts.): 1. J Burrows; 2. H Robinson; 3. G Fallowfield; 4. T Backhouse.
Fat Cows (not exceeding 13 cwts.): 1. R Goth; 2. B Whitehead; 3. T Briggs; 4. J Owen.
Fat Cows (not exceeding 11 cwts): 1. T Clarke. 2. E Mason; 3. Mrs Parker.
Cows in Calf or Milk most suitable for dairy purposes, open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the district-
Heavy Weights: 1. R Alderson; 2. N Strickland; 3 and 4, T Backhouse
Middle Weights: 1. T M'Manus; 2. J Wofenden; 3. R Raw; 4. J Walker; 5. J Irving
Light Weights: 1. R Alderson; 2. R Wolfenden; 3. J Wolfenden; 4. J Verity; 5. E Alderson.
Best Cow or Heifer in Calf or Milk, for farmers exclusively within a radius of 20 miles: 1. G Verity; 2. T S Rogerson; 3. J Hulme
Best Cow in calf or milk, most suitable for town dairy purpose for cattle dealers exclusively: 1. M Davies; 2. J Moore; 3. T Hindle
Cows in calf or milk most suitable for dairy purposes (open): 1. M Strickland; 2. R Alderson; 3. I Hulley; 4. T Howard; 5. E Alderson
Canadian Cows (prizes by Messrs. Sullivan and Co.), dairy cows in calf or Milk: 1. J Hogg; 2. H Snowden
Fat Canadian Cows or Heifers: 1. H Snowden; 2. F Stoner
Consolation prizes in two previous classes - Cow: J Hogg. Dairy: H Snowden
Special Prizes.
Messrs Elam and Jackson - R E Mansergh
Mr W Heath - E. Mason
The Wensleydale Auction Mart: 1. Mrs Scholes; 2. T Lawson; 3. T Backhouse
Mr T Wolfenden: 1. E Alderson; 2. T Backhouse; 3. J Burrows
Mr W Bradshaw: 1. W Culshaw; 2. T Backhouse
Messrs Smith and Telford: 1. W Culshaw; 2. J Hogg; 3. Mrs Manchester; 4. W Culshaw
Mr G Ellis - J Wolfenden
Mr G Bargh - T Wolfenden
Mr W S H Bevin: 1. Mrs Prescott; 2. Mrs Manchester
Mr B Sykes - E Alderson
Hellifield Auction Mart-Silver Cup - N Strickland
Liverpool Cowkeepers Association Champion Silver Cup – N Strickland
The judges were: Fat Cattle – Messrs. R Carr (Skipton), R Newsome (Ripon) and T Walker (Lancaster); dairy Cattle – Messrs. K Mason (Kendal) and S Bargh (Kirkby Lonsdale)
In the evening the members dined at Haymarket Hotel, Juvenal Street, and the reunion was attended by Mr Rudd, solicitor of the association. Great credit for the continued success of the society is due to Mr John Verity (President), Mr William Lowe (Chairman), Mr T Lawson (Treasurer) and Mr T Backhouse (Secretary).
1894
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER 1894
Yesterday, the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association held its thirteenth annual show of fat and dairy cattle in the North Haymarket. There was a large attendance of the public, and keen interest was taken in the high class exhibits. Excellent arrangements bed been made by the committee and the following officers: Messrs John Verity (president), Frederick Stoner (chairman), W. Lowe (vice-chairman), T. Lawson (treasurer), and Mr. T. Backhouse (secretary). In the morning the Lord Mayor paid a visit to the showyard, and, after spending some time in examination of the stock, informed the officials that he was surprised to see such a capital show, and felt certain the public would be interested to find that the association was engaged in so valuable a work. The members of the Markets Committee, including 'Mr. E. Paull, the chairman, were also present during the Mayor's visit. The entries were up to the average, but the farmers' classes were stronger than usual. The judges for fat cattle were: Messrs. W. Cart (Clitheroe) and J. N. Howard (Gargrave), and for dairy cattle Messrs. John Ellis (Ripon) and R. Carr (Skipton). A praiseworthy feature of the committee arrangements consisted in devoting the admission fees to the aid of the Stanley Hospital and the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Sunday Fund.
In the evening the annual dinner of the association was held in the Haymarket Hotel. Councillor John Houlding presided over a large gathering. After the loyal toasts, Mr. F. Stoner proposed "The Lord Mayor and Corporation of the city of Liverpool." He said he was sure the Lord Mayor in visiting the show would gain some idea of the fine animals which afforded a pure milk supply to the city. He hoped the City Council should protect the cowkeepers against the oppressive regulations of the Local Government Board in the matter of space round shippons. Councillor Houlding responded. He referred to the progress made by the city, and said that the Corporation had benefitted the cowkeepers by bringing a good supply of water. The Health Committee had framed a wholesome set of regulations for aiding the cowkeepers to ward off cattle disease. W. Roberts next proposed "The City and Trade of Liverpool," which was responded to by Mr. Issac E. Bennett. The Chairman toasted "Success to the City of Liverpool and its District Cowkeepers' Association," the response being made by Mr. W. Low. Mr. T. Backhouse gave "Kindred Associations," to which Mr. F. W. Herbert (secretary of the Butchers' Association) responded. Mr. Burnham (R.S.P.C.A.) proposed the toast of "The Judges," which was acknowledged by Mr. J. Howard. The following is the prize Iist:
In the first four classes, open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the society's district, the awards were as follows:
Fat Cow, 14 cwts. and upwards: 1. R Batty; 2. H Snowden, Seaforth; 3. Thomas Mansergh, Bootle; 4. F Stoner; 5. M Hogarth
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14 cwts.: 1. T Backhouse; 2. T Hargreaves; 3. W T Dean; 4. R Batty; 5. E Mason, Walton.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14 cwts.: 1. T Backhouse ; 2. G Fallowfield; 3. W Capstick; 4. J W Alderson, Bootle; 5. Messrs J and R Atkinson.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11 cwts.: 1. B Whitehead; 2. Messrs Atkinson; 3. Mrs Scholes; 4. Mrs Ewbank; 5. T Briggs.
In the next four classes, limited to members of the association, the winners were:
Cow, 14 cwts. and upwards: 1. T Backhouse; 2. E Alderson; 3. C Wolfenden; 4. W Ellison.
Cow, not exceeding 14 cwts: 1. F Stoner; 2. J Bousfield; 3. T Read; 4. G Dobson.
Cow, not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. R Batty; 2. Messrs Challen and Co.; 3. G Ingham, Bootle; 4. R E Mansergh.
Cow, not over 11 cwt: 1. E Halstead; 2. M Whitfield; 3. Mrs Parker; 4. J Hogg.
Three classes were devoted to cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes and the, results were:
Heavy-weights: 1. Wolfenden, Bootle; 2. T Backhouse; 3. F Stoner.
Middle- weights: 1. J Croft; 2. E Alderson; 3. C Wolfenden; 4. R Raw, Bootle; 5. R Greenbank.
Light-weights: 1. F Heath; 2. J Verity; 3. W T Dean; 4. T Ingham; 5. R Wolfenden.
Derby Prize (for farmers within a radius of 20 miles): 1. Verity; 2. J Cook (Linacre); 3. T S Rogerson.
Best Cow, in calf or milk, most suitable for town dairy purposes (for cattle dealers exclusively): 1 and 3 Messrs Thomas Scarr and Sons; 2. Thomas Hindle.
Competition open to the United Kingdom: 1. T Clark; 2. E Alderson; 3. Backhouse; 4. T Howard; 5. C Wolfenden.
There were also many special prizes, the awards included the following:-
Best Cow in classes 1 and 2: R Jackson.
Best in classes 5and 4: Messrs Atkinson.
Best in classes 10 and 11: Mrs Manchester.
Best in class 13: R Robinson.
Best dairy cow, the bona-fide property of a widow being a cowkeeper within the society's district: 1. Mrs Prescott; 2. Mrs Manchester.
Silver cup for best fat cow in show: R Batty.
Silver cup, for best pair of dairy cows, any weight: C Wolfenden.
The Association's Champion Cup, for the best cow in the show: C Wolfenden.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER 1894
Yesterday, the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association held its thirteenth annual show of fat and dairy cattle in the North Haymarket. There was a large attendance of the public, and keen interest was taken in the high class exhibits. Excellent arrangements bed been made by the committee and the following officers: Messrs John Verity (president), Frederick Stoner (chairman), W. Lowe (vice-chairman), T. Lawson (treasurer), and Mr. T. Backhouse (secretary). In the morning the Lord Mayor paid a visit to the showyard, and, after spending some time in examination of the stock, informed the officials that he was surprised to see such a capital show, and felt certain the public would be interested to find that the association was engaged in so valuable a work. The members of the Markets Committee, including 'Mr. E. Paull, the chairman, were also present during the Mayor's visit. The entries were up to the average, but the farmers' classes were stronger than usual. The judges for fat cattle were: Messrs. W. Cart (Clitheroe) and J. N. Howard (Gargrave), and for dairy cattle Messrs. John Ellis (Ripon) and R. Carr (Skipton). A praiseworthy feature of the committee arrangements consisted in devoting the admission fees to the aid of the Stanley Hospital and the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Sunday Fund.
In the evening the annual dinner of the association was held in the Haymarket Hotel. Councillor John Houlding presided over a large gathering. After the loyal toasts, Mr. F. Stoner proposed "The Lord Mayor and Corporation of the city of Liverpool." He said he was sure the Lord Mayor in visiting the show would gain some idea of the fine animals which afforded a pure milk supply to the city. He hoped the City Council should protect the cowkeepers against the oppressive regulations of the Local Government Board in the matter of space round shippons. Councillor Houlding responded. He referred to the progress made by the city, and said that the Corporation had benefitted the cowkeepers by bringing a good supply of water. The Health Committee had framed a wholesome set of regulations for aiding the cowkeepers to ward off cattle disease. W. Roberts next proposed "The City and Trade of Liverpool," which was responded to by Mr. Issac E. Bennett. The Chairman toasted "Success to the City of Liverpool and its District Cowkeepers' Association," the response being made by Mr. W. Low. Mr. T. Backhouse gave "Kindred Associations," to which Mr. F. W. Herbert (secretary of the Butchers' Association) responded. Mr. Burnham (R.S.P.C.A.) proposed the toast of "The Judges," which was acknowledged by Mr. J. Howard. The following is the prize Iist:
In the first four classes, open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the society's district, the awards were as follows:
Fat Cow, 14 cwts. and upwards: 1. R Batty; 2. H Snowden, Seaforth; 3. Thomas Mansergh, Bootle; 4. F Stoner; 5. M Hogarth
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14 cwts.: 1. T Backhouse; 2. T Hargreaves; 3. W T Dean; 4. R Batty; 5. E Mason, Walton.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14 cwts.: 1. T Backhouse ; 2. G Fallowfield; 3. W Capstick; 4. J W Alderson, Bootle; 5. Messrs J and R Atkinson.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11 cwts.: 1. B Whitehead; 2. Messrs Atkinson; 3. Mrs Scholes; 4. Mrs Ewbank; 5. T Briggs.
In the next four classes, limited to members of the association, the winners were:
Cow, 14 cwts. and upwards: 1. T Backhouse; 2. E Alderson; 3. C Wolfenden; 4. W Ellison.
Cow, not exceeding 14 cwts: 1. F Stoner; 2. J Bousfield; 3. T Read; 4. G Dobson.
Cow, not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. R Batty; 2. Messrs Challen and Co.; 3. G Ingham, Bootle; 4. R E Mansergh.
Cow, not over 11 cwt: 1. E Halstead; 2. M Whitfield; 3. Mrs Parker; 4. J Hogg.
Three classes were devoted to cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes and the, results were:
Heavy-weights: 1. Wolfenden, Bootle; 2. T Backhouse; 3. F Stoner.
Middle- weights: 1. J Croft; 2. E Alderson; 3. C Wolfenden; 4. R Raw, Bootle; 5. R Greenbank.
Light-weights: 1. F Heath; 2. J Verity; 3. W T Dean; 4. T Ingham; 5. R Wolfenden.
Derby Prize (for farmers within a radius of 20 miles): 1. Verity; 2. J Cook (Linacre); 3. T S Rogerson.
Best Cow, in calf or milk, most suitable for town dairy purposes (for cattle dealers exclusively): 1 and 3 Messrs Thomas Scarr and Sons; 2. Thomas Hindle.
Competition open to the United Kingdom: 1. T Clark; 2. E Alderson; 3. Backhouse; 4. T Howard; 5. C Wolfenden.
There were also many special prizes, the awards included the following:-
Best Cow in classes 1 and 2: R Jackson.
Best in classes 5and 4: Messrs Atkinson.
Best in classes 10 and 11: Mrs Manchester.
Best in class 13: R Robinson.
Best dairy cow, the bona-fide property of a widow being a cowkeeper within the society's district: 1. Mrs Prescott; 2. Mrs Manchester.
Silver cup for best fat cow in show: R Batty.
Silver cup, for best pair of dairy cows, any weight: C Wolfenden.
The Association's Champion Cup, for the best cow in the show: C Wolfenden.
1895
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY DECEMBER 12TH 1895
The 14th annual Show of fat and dairy cattle in connection with the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held yesterday at the North Haymarket, the exhibition possessing the patronage of the Earl of Derby (Lord Mayor of Liverpool), the Earl of Lathom and other distinguished supporters. The weather was of the most unfavourable nature throughout the whole of the time the show was open, but, notwithstanding this fact, attendance was highly satisfactory. The attractiveness of the cowkeepers' "annual” was quite to the standard of previous years, although the exhibits showed a slight falling off in the number of entries. In 1894 there were 214 separate exhibits of cattle, and although there were only 193 yesterday, the best judges gave it as their opinion that the quality of the animals shown was equal to any which has yet been seen at these shows. Charity, as well as enthusiasm with regard to the breeding, training and care of cattle, again entered largely into the scheme of the association, as it was announced that the proceeds from ten to three o'clock would be given to the Stanley, Hospital, and those received subsequently until the close of the show to the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Sunday funds.
In the course of the day Alderman John Houlding, who is the president for year, Mr. T. Backhouse, secretary, and other members of the association welcomed Mr. J. C. Bingham. Q.C., M.P., who expressed his pleasure at being present, and wished the association the greatest success. Lord Lathom, one of the patrons of the association, was also present during a considerable part of the day, and evidently took warm interest in the work of the judges, who had to pass and adjudicate upon animals which fully upheld the reputation of Lancashire as a cattle-rearing county. The judges of fat cattle were Messrs. W. Carr (Clitheroe), J. Howard; (Gargrave), and J. Irving Richardson (Kirkby Lonsdale), while those for dairy cattle were Messrs. C. Bousfield (Kirkby Sowerby) and W. Morphet (Preston). Mr. R. Batty is the vice- chairman, and Mr. F. Lawson the treasurer of the association. The judging of the numerous classes involved a large amount of labour, which was rendered all the more delicate and difficult by the general excellence of the whole of the exhibits. In the evening the annual dinner of the association was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, St. Anne Street, where the chair was occupied by the president (Alderman Houlding), who was supported by prominent members of the City Council and others. After a repast, excellently served by Mr W J Homes, of the Metropole, Church Street, the Chairman gave the usual loyal toasts, and subsequently proposed "The Lord Mayor and Corporation of the City of Liverpool," to which Councillor W. Roberts responded. "The City and Trade of Liverpool," submitted by the chairman, was acknowledged by Ald. T. H. Wililiams.
In proposing the toast "Success to the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association," the Chairman contrasted the present period of cowkeeping in Liverpool, with its present improved sanitary and other conditions, with those of his extreme youth, when the limits of Liverpool were Boundary Street, Great Homer Street, Stanhope Street, and Crown Street. At that time seven or eight quarts would be considered good milking from a cow, but he saw cows in the show that day which would be yielding twelve or fourteen. He was glad to find that although there was some adulteration of milk among milk dealers, there was very little of it among J. cowkeepers, and he hoped Liverpool would long maintain its high reputation. (Applause). Mr Fred Stoner, in responding to the toast, agreed that the cowkeepers' motto ought to be "Unity, Purity, and Security." As regarding the excellence of the exhibits in the show, and speaking about tuberculosis and other bovine ailments, Lord Lathom had remarked that during his visit to the show he had not heard one animal cough. The cowkeepers of Liverpool had nothing to fear a from the Adulteration Act ; indeed, they regarded the analytical standard for milk as being rather low, because it allowed of separated milk being added to new milk and sold at a rate which competed unfairly with the genuine article. The other toasts were "Kindred Associations", “Our Show Judges" and "Visitors".
PRIZE LIST:
Fat Cow, 14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. T. Backhouse, 58, Tetlow Street; 2. Mrs. Wilson, 3 Moor Lane, Great Crosby ; 3. Robert Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 4. T. Backhouse; 5. John Noble, 5, Tawd Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwt.: 1. W. Akrigg, Garston Old Road, Cressington ; 2. E. Alderson, 29 Browne Street, Bootle; 3. Robert Jackson, 19, Leyfield Road, West Derby ; 4. H. Robinson, 3-5, Knight Street ; 5. R. Greenbank, Carisbrooke Place, Walton.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwt.: 1. W. Lees, 26 West Derby Village; 2. Messrs. R. Batty and Sons, Aigburth Road; 3. H. Porter, 119 South Street, Prince's Park.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwt.: 1. M. Whitfield, 53 Tegid Street, Everton; 2. T. Backhouse; 3. R. Tunstall, Walton Breck Road ; 4. W. Verity, 8 Jubilee Street; 5. Mr. Brownrigg, West Derby.
Cows not having obtained a prize in previous classes:
Class 5: 1. J & R Atkinson, Greenbank Dairy, Sefton Park; 2. R. Batty and Sons; 3. G. Woodruff, Northumberland Street; 4. Robert Jackson, 19 Leyfield Road.
Class 6: 1. T. Mansergh, Wadham Road, Bootle; 2, W. Lawson, 66 Eversley Street; 3. J. Hogg, 3 Back Parkfield Road; 4, T. Hindle, Keble Road, Bootle.
Class 7: 1. T. Parrington, 3 Salop Street; 2. W. Lawson; 3. J. Hogg; 4. T. Hindle.
Class 7a: 1. T. Parrington; 2. J. Moore, Alwyn Street; 3. Benjamin Whitehead, New Road, Tuebrook; 4. Mrs. Manchester, Burlington Street.
Class 8: 1. R. Mansergh; 2. R. Goth, Eyes Street, Everton; 3. T. Balmer, Hawksworth Street: 4. W. Beardwood, Burlington Street.
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes:
Class 9: 1. R. Wolfenden, Bootle; 2. F. Stoner, 29, Beaufort Street; 3. E. Alderson; 4. E. Cave, Sanderson Street. Everton; 5. W. T. Dean, 61 Robson Street.
Class 10: 1. R. Raw, Queen's Road, Bootle; 2. Mrs. Prescott, 8 Rockley Street; 3. W. Sayers, Walton Breck Road; 4 and 5. R. Wolfenden.
Class 11: 1. T. Ingham, Blackburn Grove, Bootle; 2. R. Raw; Mrs. Newhouse, Clarendon Street; 4. W. Verity; 5. R. Batty and Sons.
Prize offered by Lord Derby for farmers exclusively within a radius of 12 miles of the showyard for best Cow or Heifer in calf or milk: 1 and 2. Gregory Verity, Upton Rocks, near Widnes; 3. Thomas Howard, Woodbine, Bretherton.
Best Cow in calf or milk, most suitable for town dairy purposes (cattle dealers exclusively): 1. T. Clark, Westfield, Knotty Ash; 2 and 3. G. Ingham, 4 Church View, Bootle.
Cows in milk or calf, most suitable for dairy purposes (open to the United Kingdom): 1. F. Stoner, 29 Beaufort Street, Liverpool; 2 and 3. H. Wolfenden, Bootle; 4, T. Backhouse; 5. Messrs. Batty.
In addition to the foregoing prizes, a silver cup, awarded for the best pair of calved dairy cows, by the Hellifield Auction Mart, was gained by Mr. F. Stoner; who also obtained the champion silver cup presented by the Association for the best cow in the show.
Mr. R. Wolfenden was awarded a silver cup by the Skipton Auction Mart Company for the best pair of dairy cows in calf, any weight.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY DECEMBER 12TH 1895
The 14th annual Show of fat and dairy cattle in connection with the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held yesterday at the North Haymarket, the exhibition possessing the patronage of the Earl of Derby (Lord Mayor of Liverpool), the Earl of Lathom and other distinguished supporters. The weather was of the most unfavourable nature throughout the whole of the time the show was open, but, notwithstanding this fact, attendance was highly satisfactory. The attractiveness of the cowkeepers' "annual” was quite to the standard of previous years, although the exhibits showed a slight falling off in the number of entries. In 1894 there were 214 separate exhibits of cattle, and although there were only 193 yesterday, the best judges gave it as their opinion that the quality of the animals shown was equal to any which has yet been seen at these shows. Charity, as well as enthusiasm with regard to the breeding, training and care of cattle, again entered largely into the scheme of the association, as it was announced that the proceeds from ten to three o'clock would be given to the Stanley, Hospital, and those received subsequently until the close of the show to the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Sunday funds.
In the course of the day Alderman John Houlding, who is the president for year, Mr. T. Backhouse, secretary, and other members of the association welcomed Mr. J. C. Bingham. Q.C., M.P., who expressed his pleasure at being present, and wished the association the greatest success. Lord Lathom, one of the patrons of the association, was also present during a considerable part of the day, and evidently took warm interest in the work of the judges, who had to pass and adjudicate upon animals which fully upheld the reputation of Lancashire as a cattle-rearing county. The judges of fat cattle were Messrs. W. Carr (Clitheroe), J. Howard; (Gargrave), and J. Irving Richardson (Kirkby Lonsdale), while those for dairy cattle were Messrs. C. Bousfield (Kirkby Sowerby) and W. Morphet (Preston). Mr. R. Batty is the vice- chairman, and Mr. F. Lawson the treasurer of the association. The judging of the numerous classes involved a large amount of labour, which was rendered all the more delicate and difficult by the general excellence of the whole of the exhibits. In the evening the annual dinner of the association was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, St. Anne Street, where the chair was occupied by the president (Alderman Houlding), who was supported by prominent members of the City Council and others. After a repast, excellently served by Mr W J Homes, of the Metropole, Church Street, the Chairman gave the usual loyal toasts, and subsequently proposed "The Lord Mayor and Corporation of the City of Liverpool," to which Councillor W. Roberts responded. "The City and Trade of Liverpool," submitted by the chairman, was acknowledged by Ald. T. H. Wililiams.
In proposing the toast "Success to the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association," the Chairman contrasted the present period of cowkeeping in Liverpool, with its present improved sanitary and other conditions, with those of his extreme youth, when the limits of Liverpool were Boundary Street, Great Homer Street, Stanhope Street, and Crown Street. At that time seven or eight quarts would be considered good milking from a cow, but he saw cows in the show that day which would be yielding twelve or fourteen. He was glad to find that although there was some adulteration of milk among milk dealers, there was very little of it among J. cowkeepers, and he hoped Liverpool would long maintain its high reputation. (Applause). Mr Fred Stoner, in responding to the toast, agreed that the cowkeepers' motto ought to be "Unity, Purity, and Security." As regarding the excellence of the exhibits in the show, and speaking about tuberculosis and other bovine ailments, Lord Lathom had remarked that during his visit to the show he had not heard one animal cough. The cowkeepers of Liverpool had nothing to fear a from the Adulteration Act ; indeed, they regarded the analytical standard for milk as being rather low, because it allowed of separated milk being added to new milk and sold at a rate which competed unfairly with the genuine article. The other toasts were "Kindred Associations", “Our Show Judges" and "Visitors".
PRIZE LIST:
Fat Cow, 14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. T. Backhouse, 58, Tetlow Street; 2. Mrs. Wilson, 3 Moor Lane, Great Crosby ; 3. Robert Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 4. T. Backhouse; 5. John Noble, 5, Tawd Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwt.: 1. W. Akrigg, Garston Old Road, Cressington ; 2. E. Alderson, 29 Browne Street, Bootle; 3. Robert Jackson, 19, Leyfield Road, West Derby ; 4. H. Robinson, 3-5, Knight Street ; 5. R. Greenbank, Carisbrooke Place, Walton.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwt.: 1. W. Lees, 26 West Derby Village; 2. Messrs. R. Batty and Sons, Aigburth Road; 3. H. Porter, 119 South Street, Prince's Park.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwt.: 1. M. Whitfield, 53 Tegid Street, Everton; 2. T. Backhouse; 3. R. Tunstall, Walton Breck Road ; 4. W. Verity, 8 Jubilee Street; 5. Mr. Brownrigg, West Derby.
Cows not having obtained a prize in previous classes:
Class 5: 1. J & R Atkinson, Greenbank Dairy, Sefton Park; 2. R. Batty and Sons; 3. G. Woodruff, Northumberland Street; 4. Robert Jackson, 19 Leyfield Road.
Class 6: 1. T. Mansergh, Wadham Road, Bootle; 2, W. Lawson, 66 Eversley Street; 3. J. Hogg, 3 Back Parkfield Road; 4, T. Hindle, Keble Road, Bootle.
Class 7: 1. T. Parrington, 3 Salop Street; 2. W. Lawson; 3. J. Hogg; 4. T. Hindle.
Class 7a: 1. T. Parrington; 2. J. Moore, Alwyn Street; 3. Benjamin Whitehead, New Road, Tuebrook; 4. Mrs. Manchester, Burlington Street.
Class 8: 1. R. Mansergh; 2. R. Goth, Eyes Street, Everton; 3. T. Balmer, Hawksworth Street: 4. W. Beardwood, Burlington Street.
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes:
Class 9: 1. R. Wolfenden, Bootle; 2. F. Stoner, 29, Beaufort Street; 3. E. Alderson; 4. E. Cave, Sanderson Street. Everton; 5. W. T. Dean, 61 Robson Street.
Class 10: 1. R. Raw, Queen's Road, Bootle; 2. Mrs. Prescott, 8 Rockley Street; 3. W. Sayers, Walton Breck Road; 4 and 5. R. Wolfenden.
Class 11: 1. T. Ingham, Blackburn Grove, Bootle; 2. R. Raw; Mrs. Newhouse, Clarendon Street; 4. W. Verity; 5. R. Batty and Sons.
Prize offered by Lord Derby for farmers exclusively within a radius of 12 miles of the showyard for best Cow or Heifer in calf or milk: 1 and 2. Gregory Verity, Upton Rocks, near Widnes; 3. Thomas Howard, Woodbine, Bretherton.
Best Cow in calf or milk, most suitable for town dairy purposes (cattle dealers exclusively): 1. T. Clark, Westfield, Knotty Ash; 2 and 3. G. Ingham, 4 Church View, Bootle.
Cows in milk or calf, most suitable for dairy purposes (open to the United Kingdom): 1. F. Stoner, 29 Beaufort Street, Liverpool; 2 and 3. H. Wolfenden, Bootle; 4, T. Backhouse; 5. Messrs. Batty.
In addition to the foregoing prizes, a silver cup, awarded for the best pair of calved dairy cows, by the Hellifield Auction Mart, was gained by Mr. F. Stoner; who also obtained the champion silver cup presented by the Association for the best cow in the show.
Mr. R. Wolfenden was awarded a silver cup by the Skipton Auction Mart Company for the best pair of dairy cows in calf, any weight.
1896
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER 1896
The 15th annual show of fat and dairy cattle under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association was held yesterday, in the North Haymarket. Although the weather was anything but favourable, there was a good attendance. The entries for the show were slightly fewer than those of last year, but the general quality of the stock exhibited was, in the opinion of the judges, considerably in advance. This fact is particularly gratifying, as by far the larger number of exhibitors were local.
In the course of the morning Sir George Baden-Powell, who was accompanied by his Wife, inspected the animals on exhibit, and others who were noticeable during the day included Major Howitt, Alderman John Houlding, Councillor William Roberta, Dr. Hope, and others who are identified with or have shown their interest in the production of good fat and dairy cattle in Liverpool. The dairy class in particular was of exceptionally good quality, many of the animals exhibited possessing points of peculiar merit. The fat cattle class also was well represented, the best cow in this class receiving a silver cup out of the funds. This was awarded to Mr. Benjamin Whitehead, of New Road, Tuebrook, who also received the first prize in the class in which cows of 14½ cwt. And upward competed. The champion silver cop, presented by members of the Liverpool Cowkeepers’ Association for the best cow in the show was secured by Mr. T. Ingham of Bootle, for a, light weight animal of exceptional merit. Nearly all the animals exhibited were of local breeding and their general excellence shows emphatically that it is possible with due care and regard to cleanliness of shippons and proper management, to raise and keep beasts of the best class in the vicinity of Liverpool.
The judges for fat cattle were Mr. William Carr, of Clitheroe, and Mr. John Howard, of Gargrave, and for dairy cattle Mr. John Ellis, of Ripon, and Mr. Leonard Burton, of Kirkby Stephen. The general arrangements were excellently carried out by Mr. T. Backhouse, the secretary. Besides the cattle exhibited there were also many interesting exhibits of light milk floats and dairymen's vehicles. Only one specimen of agricultural implements was on view, and this included a novel and ingenious one-way plough and iron land roller - the invention of the Lancashire Agricultural Implement Company, Limited, of Liverpool. During the afternoon a dinner was given to the judges and exhibitors at the Oddfellows Hall, the caterer being Mr. W. J. Holmes, of the Metropole, Church Street. Alderman John Houlding, president of the association, occupied the chair, and there were also present Mr. Wn. Rudd, Councillor Hampson, Councillor Roberts, Messrs. Peter Laycook, James Birch (secretary of the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society), A. Peppin, W. J. Burnham, Stafford Jackson, and Stubb.
After an excellent dinner, the loyal toasts having been duly acknowledged, Mr. E. Brimelow proposed the toast of the City and Trade of Liverpool, which was responded to by Councillor William Roberts, who mentioned, in the course of his remarks, how very few cases of tuberculosis had been found in the samples of milk analysed at Liverpool. The Chairman proposed the toast t of "Our Association," which was responded to by Mr T. Backhouse, who remarked that he questioned very much whether, if there were no sanitary authorities, they would not be in just as good a position. (Hear, hear). In response to the toast of "Kindred Associations”, proposed by Mr. John Verity, suitable replies were made by delegates from the Liverpool Butchers Association, the Leeds Cowkeepers' Association, and the Sheffield Cowkeepers' Association. Other toasts were "Our Guests" and "Our Show Judges," responded to by Mr. John Howard: "The Press" and "Our President".
PRIZE LIST.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. Benjamin Whitehead, New Road, Tuebrook; 2. W. Lees, 26 West Derby Village; 3. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue and Aigburth Road.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwt: 1. John Oversby, Orchard Farm Dairy, Crosby; 2. Joseph Ferrer, Black Horse Lane, West Derby; - 3. W. Akrigg, White House Farm, Aigburth.
Fat Cows not exceeding 13 cwt: 1. Thomas Backhouse, 58, Tetlow Street; 2. H. Littlefair, Miranda Road, Bootle; 3. F. Stoner, 29, Beaufort Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwt: 1. M. Whitfield, Everton; 2. M. Whitfield; 3. B. Jackson, Leyfield Road, West Derby.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. E. Brownrigg and Son, West Derby; 2. J. Walmsley, Everton; 3. Mrs. Allen, Freehold Street, Fairfield.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwt: 1. R. Batty and Sons, Aigburth Road; 2. R. and J. Atkinson, Sefton Park; 3, W. Grundy, Shannon Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwt: R. and J. Atkinson, Sefton Park; 2. Mrs. Sowerbutts, Bostock Street; 3. E. Wolfenden, Bootle.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwt: 1. C Wolfenden, Bootle; 2. T. Parrington, 3 Salop Street; 3. W. Beardwood, Burlington Street.
For Cows in calf or milk for dairy purpose:
Heavy weights: 1. Wm. Sayer, Walton Breck Road; 2. W. Akrigg, Aigburth; 3. R. Batty and Sons.
Middle weights: 1. T. Ingham; 2. R. Batty and Sons; 3. W. Akrigg.
Light weights: 1. Mrs. Prescott, 8 Rockley Street; 2. Mrs Caddick, Bootle; 3. T. Shaw, 18 Embledon Street.
Best Cow or Heifer in calf or milk: 1. G. Bargh, Rosehill Farm, Lydiate; 2. Thomas Lawson, West Derby; 3. G. Verity, Upton Rocks, near Widnes.
Best Cow in calf or milk for town or dairy purposes: 1. T. Wolfenden; 2. G. Ingham, Bootle; 3. R. Robinson, Kirkdale.
Open competition for cows in milk or calf: 1. R. Batty and Sons; 2. T. Backhouse; 3. Thomas Lawson, Dinglebrook Farm, West Derby.
Special prizes were won by Messrs. R. Batty and Sons, Tuebrook: J. Hogg, Parkfield Road; L. Littlefair, Bootle; W. Peters, Waterloo; W. Lees, West Derby; Thomas Backhouse, 58 Tetlow Street; R. and J. Atkinson, Sefton. Park; J. Airy, Arthur Street; Peacock and Son, Tuebrook; E. Brownrigg and Son, West Derby; C. Swinbank, Everton; J. Farrer, West Derby; William Sayer, Walton Breck Road; J. Thwaite, Boswell Street; Benjamin Whitehead, Tuebrook; R. Batty and Sons, Aigburth Road; J. Noble, Tawd Street; F. Stoner, Beaufort Street; J. Oversby, Crosby; E. Brownrigg and Son, West Derby; Thomas Sowerby, Everton; J. Hogg, Parkfield Road; T. Hindle, Bootle; Mrs. Evans, Kingsley Road; Mrs Prescott, Rockley Street; W. Lawson, Eversley Street; G. Bargh, Lydiate; and T. Ingham, of Bootle.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER 1896
The 15th annual show of fat and dairy cattle under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association was held yesterday, in the North Haymarket. Although the weather was anything but favourable, there was a good attendance. The entries for the show were slightly fewer than those of last year, but the general quality of the stock exhibited was, in the opinion of the judges, considerably in advance. This fact is particularly gratifying, as by far the larger number of exhibitors were local.
In the course of the morning Sir George Baden-Powell, who was accompanied by his Wife, inspected the animals on exhibit, and others who were noticeable during the day included Major Howitt, Alderman John Houlding, Councillor William Roberta, Dr. Hope, and others who are identified with or have shown their interest in the production of good fat and dairy cattle in Liverpool. The dairy class in particular was of exceptionally good quality, many of the animals exhibited possessing points of peculiar merit. The fat cattle class also was well represented, the best cow in this class receiving a silver cup out of the funds. This was awarded to Mr. Benjamin Whitehead, of New Road, Tuebrook, who also received the first prize in the class in which cows of 14½ cwt. And upward competed. The champion silver cop, presented by members of the Liverpool Cowkeepers’ Association for the best cow in the show was secured by Mr. T. Ingham of Bootle, for a, light weight animal of exceptional merit. Nearly all the animals exhibited were of local breeding and their general excellence shows emphatically that it is possible with due care and regard to cleanliness of shippons and proper management, to raise and keep beasts of the best class in the vicinity of Liverpool.
The judges for fat cattle were Mr. William Carr, of Clitheroe, and Mr. John Howard, of Gargrave, and for dairy cattle Mr. John Ellis, of Ripon, and Mr. Leonard Burton, of Kirkby Stephen. The general arrangements were excellently carried out by Mr. T. Backhouse, the secretary. Besides the cattle exhibited there were also many interesting exhibits of light milk floats and dairymen's vehicles. Only one specimen of agricultural implements was on view, and this included a novel and ingenious one-way plough and iron land roller - the invention of the Lancashire Agricultural Implement Company, Limited, of Liverpool. During the afternoon a dinner was given to the judges and exhibitors at the Oddfellows Hall, the caterer being Mr. W. J. Holmes, of the Metropole, Church Street. Alderman John Houlding, president of the association, occupied the chair, and there were also present Mr. Wn. Rudd, Councillor Hampson, Councillor Roberts, Messrs. Peter Laycook, James Birch (secretary of the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society), A. Peppin, W. J. Burnham, Stafford Jackson, and Stubb.
After an excellent dinner, the loyal toasts having been duly acknowledged, Mr. E. Brimelow proposed the toast of the City and Trade of Liverpool, which was responded to by Councillor William Roberts, who mentioned, in the course of his remarks, how very few cases of tuberculosis had been found in the samples of milk analysed at Liverpool. The Chairman proposed the toast t of "Our Association," which was responded to by Mr T. Backhouse, who remarked that he questioned very much whether, if there were no sanitary authorities, they would not be in just as good a position. (Hear, hear). In response to the toast of "Kindred Associations”, proposed by Mr. John Verity, suitable replies were made by delegates from the Liverpool Butchers Association, the Leeds Cowkeepers' Association, and the Sheffield Cowkeepers' Association. Other toasts were "Our Guests" and "Our Show Judges," responded to by Mr. John Howard: "The Press" and "Our President".
PRIZE LIST.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. Benjamin Whitehead, New Road, Tuebrook; 2. W. Lees, 26 West Derby Village; 3. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue and Aigburth Road.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwt: 1. John Oversby, Orchard Farm Dairy, Crosby; 2. Joseph Ferrer, Black Horse Lane, West Derby; - 3. W. Akrigg, White House Farm, Aigburth.
Fat Cows not exceeding 13 cwt: 1. Thomas Backhouse, 58, Tetlow Street; 2. H. Littlefair, Miranda Road, Bootle; 3. F. Stoner, 29, Beaufort Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwt: 1. M. Whitfield, Everton; 2. M. Whitfield; 3. B. Jackson, Leyfield Road, West Derby.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. E. Brownrigg and Son, West Derby; 2. J. Walmsley, Everton; 3. Mrs. Allen, Freehold Street, Fairfield.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwt: 1. R. Batty and Sons, Aigburth Road; 2. R. and J. Atkinson, Sefton Park; 3, W. Grundy, Shannon Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwt: R. and J. Atkinson, Sefton Park; 2. Mrs. Sowerbutts, Bostock Street; 3. E. Wolfenden, Bootle.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwt: 1. C Wolfenden, Bootle; 2. T. Parrington, 3 Salop Street; 3. W. Beardwood, Burlington Street.
For Cows in calf or milk for dairy purpose:
Heavy weights: 1. Wm. Sayer, Walton Breck Road; 2. W. Akrigg, Aigburth; 3. R. Batty and Sons.
Middle weights: 1. T. Ingham; 2. R. Batty and Sons; 3. W. Akrigg.
Light weights: 1. Mrs. Prescott, 8 Rockley Street; 2. Mrs Caddick, Bootle; 3. T. Shaw, 18 Embledon Street.
Best Cow or Heifer in calf or milk: 1. G. Bargh, Rosehill Farm, Lydiate; 2. Thomas Lawson, West Derby; 3. G. Verity, Upton Rocks, near Widnes.
Best Cow in calf or milk for town or dairy purposes: 1. T. Wolfenden; 2. G. Ingham, Bootle; 3. R. Robinson, Kirkdale.
Open competition for cows in milk or calf: 1. R. Batty and Sons; 2. T. Backhouse; 3. Thomas Lawson, Dinglebrook Farm, West Derby.
Special prizes were won by Messrs. R. Batty and Sons, Tuebrook: J. Hogg, Parkfield Road; L. Littlefair, Bootle; W. Peters, Waterloo; W. Lees, West Derby; Thomas Backhouse, 58 Tetlow Street; R. and J. Atkinson, Sefton. Park; J. Airy, Arthur Street; Peacock and Son, Tuebrook; E. Brownrigg and Son, West Derby; C. Swinbank, Everton; J. Farrer, West Derby; William Sayer, Walton Breck Road; J. Thwaite, Boswell Street; Benjamin Whitehead, Tuebrook; R. Batty and Sons, Aigburth Road; J. Noble, Tawd Street; F. Stoner, Beaufort Street; J. Oversby, Crosby; E. Brownrigg and Son, West Derby; Thomas Sowerby, Everton; J. Hogg, Parkfield Road; T. Hindle, Bootle; Mrs. Evans, Kingsley Road; Mrs Prescott, Rockley Street; W. Lawson, Eversley Street; G. Bargh, Lydiate; and T. Ingham, of Bootle.
1897
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER 1897
The annual Christmas Show of fat and dairy cattle, under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, was held yesterday, in the North Haymarket. There was a large attendance, which in numbers exceeded that of last year. The entries were numerous, and the exhibition was, by the judges, admitted to be the best ever held under the auspices of the society. Generally the show was a distinct credit to the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association, and the proceeds of the gate were devoted in aid of the Stanley Hospital, and the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Sunday Fund. The Lord Mayor (Alderman John Houlding), who is president of the association, visited the exhibition, and was accompanied by Mr. Charles M’Arthur, M.P., and Mrs. M'Arthur. T. Backhouse, the secretary, in addressing the Lord Mayor, said that the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association must congratulate itself upon having as its president the Lord Mayor of the city, and one who hard early association with the their trade. (Applause.) The Lord Mayor said she had given him great pleasure to be amongst them. The stock of cattle exhibited that day looked healthy, and it was evident they had carried out the recommendations of Dr. Hope, the medical officer of health. (Hear, hear). Mr. M’Arthur said that he was pleased to know that many of his constituents were exhibitors, and if any opportunities arose he would try and advance their interests in Parliament. (Hear, hear.) Dr. Hope complimented the society on the grand stock of cattle they had exhibited that day, and the improvement which had been made generally in the shippons of Liverpool. (Hear, hear). A dinner was subsequently given, at which Councilor William Roberts presided. The prize list is as follows:
Fat cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. Mrs. Wilson, Moor Lane, Crosby; 2. J. and B. Atkinson, Sefton Park Dairy; 3. Thomas Backhouse, 58 Tetlow Street; 4. R. Snowden, Gladstone Road, Seaforth: 5. J. Oversby, Orchard Farm Dairy, Crosby.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. H. Snowden; 2. T. Willacy, Potter's Barn, Seaforth; 3. J. and R. Atkinson; 4. W. Culshaw, 49 Marlborough Street; 5. T. Holmes, Helena Street, Walton.
Fat cow, not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. W. Culshaw; 2. R. Batty and Sons, 57 Arundel Avenue; 3. W. Scarr, Russian Drive; 4. J. Irving, Anthony Street, Everton; 5. Mrs. Allen, Freehold Street, Fairfield.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1 and 2. B. Whitehead, 98 New Road, Tuebrook; 3. W. Akrigg, Whitehouse Farm, Cressington; 4. M. Whitfield, 53 Tegid Street, Everton; 5. B. Porter, South Street, Prince's Park.
Fat cows, not having obtained a prize in previous classes:
14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. H. Batty and Sons; 2. E. Brownrigg and Sons, 39 Almond's Green, West Derby; 3. W. Sayer, Walton Breck Road; 4. E. Halstead, Stanley Road, Kirkdale.
Not exceeding 14½ cwts.: 1. C. Wolfenden, Beech Street, Bootle; 2. R. Raw, Queen's Road, Bootle; 3. J. and R. Atkinson; 4. W. Culshaw.
Not exceeding 13 cwts.: 1. W. Peters, Hyde Road, Waterloo; 2. R. Tunstall, Walton Breck Road; 3. Mrs. Parker, Almond Street; 4. R. Goth, Eyes Street, Everton.
Not exceeding 11½ cwts.: 1. W. Scarr; 2. Mrs. Sowerbutts, Bostock Street; 3. W. Whitfield; 4. J. Plews, Kempston Road, Wavertree.
Cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes:
Heavy-weights: 1. R. Batty and Sons; 2. Mrs. M. E. Smith, Quarry Street, Woolton; 3. W. Akrigg; 4. R. Wolfenden; 5. G. Woodruff, Northumberland Street.
Middle-weights: 1. Mrs. Prescot, Rockley Street; 2. R. Raw; 3. W. Scarr; 4. W. Lawson, 66 Eversley Street; 5. T. Backhouse.
Light-weights: 1. Mrs. Wilson; 2. R. E. Mansergh, Beacon Lane, Everton; 3. W. Scarr; 4. W. T. Dean, 61 Robson Street; 5. R. Alderson, 19 Browne Street, Bootle.
Best cow or heifer (for farmers within 20 miles' radius): 1. A. Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; 2. R. Alderson, Newton-le-Willows; 3. C. Baldwin, West Derby.
Cow, for town dairy purposes (for cattle dealers only): 1. T. Clark, Knotty Ash; 2. T. Hindle, Bootle; 3. T. Scarr and Son.
Cow, for dairy purposes (open): 1. R. Wolfenden; 2. L. R. Duckworth, Ramsbottom; 3. T. Backhouse; 4, W. Akrigg; 5. T. S Hindle.
Irish dairy cow: 1. Mrs. M. E. Smith; 2 and 3. G. Woodruff; 4. Miss Blackbeard, Townson Street, Everton.
Several special prizes were given by cattle dealers and others. The silver cup for the best fat cow in the show was won by Mrs. Wilson, Crosby: while the champion silver cup for the best cow in the show was carried off by W. Akrigg, Cressington.
A special prize, offered by the Lord Mayor, as president of the association, for the best cow in class 9 not having obtained a prize in open competition, was won by E. Halstead, Stanley Road.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER 1897
The annual Christmas Show of fat and dairy cattle, under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, was held yesterday, in the North Haymarket. There was a large attendance, which in numbers exceeded that of last year. The entries were numerous, and the exhibition was, by the judges, admitted to be the best ever held under the auspices of the society. Generally the show was a distinct credit to the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association, and the proceeds of the gate were devoted in aid of the Stanley Hospital, and the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Sunday Fund. The Lord Mayor (Alderman John Houlding), who is president of the association, visited the exhibition, and was accompanied by Mr. Charles M’Arthur, M.P., and Mrs. M'Arthur. T. Backhouse, the secretary, in addressing the Lord Mayor, said that the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association must congratulate itself upon having as its president the Lord Mayor of the city, and one who hard early association with the their trade. (Applause.) The Lord Mayor said she had given him great pleasure to be amongst them. The stock of cattle exhibited that day looked healthy, and it was evident they had carried out the recommendations of Dr. Hope, the medical officer of health. (Hear, hear). Mr. M’Arthur said that he was pleased to know that many of his constituents were exhibitors, and if any opportunities arose he would try and advance their interests in Parliament. (Hear, hear.) Dr. Hope complimented the society on the grand stock of cattle they had exhibited that day, and the improvement which had been made generally in the shippons of Liverpool. (Hear, hear). A dinner was subsequently given, at which Councilor William Roberts presided. The prize list is as follows:
Fat cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. Mrs. Wilson, Moor Lane, Crosby; 2. J. and B. Atkinson, Sefton Park Dairy; 3. Thomas Backhouse, 58 Tetlow Street; 4. R. Snowden, Gladstone Road, Seaforth: 5. J. Oversby, Orchard Farm Dairy, Crosby.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. H. Snowden; 2. T. Willacy, Potter's Barn, Seaforth; 3. J. and R. Atkinson; 4. W. Culshaw, 49 Marlborough Street; 5. T. Holmes, Helena Street, Walton.
Fat cow, not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. W. Culshaw; 2. R. Batty and Sons, 57 Arundel Avenue; 3. W. Scarr, Russian Drive; 4. J. Irving, Anthony Street, Everton; 5. Mrs. Allen, Freehold Street, Fairfield.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1 and 2. B. Whitehead, 98 New Road, Tuebrook; 3. W. Akrigg, Whitehouse Farm, Cressington; 4. M. Whitfield, 53 Tegid Street, Everton; 5. B. Porter, South Street, Prince's Park.
Fat cows, not having obtained a prize in previous classes:
14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. H. Batty and Sons; 2. E. Brownrigg and Sons, 39 Almond's Green, West Derby; 3. W. Sayer, Walton Breck Road; 4. E. Halstead, Stanley Road, Kirkdale.
Not exceeding 14½ cwts.: 1. C. Wolfenden, Beech Street, Bootle; 2. R. Raw, Queen's Road, Bootle; 3. J. and R. Atkinson; 4. W. Culshaw.
Not exceeding 13 cwts.: 1. W. Peters, Hyde Road, Waterloo; 2. R. Tunstall, Walton Breck Road; 3. Mrs. Parker, Almond Street; 4. R. Goth, Eyes Street, Everton.
Not exceeding 11½ cwts.: 1. W. Scarr; 2. Mrs. Sowerbutts, Bostock Street; 3. W. Whitfield; 4. J. Plews, Kempston Road, Wavertree.
Cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes:
Heavy-weights: 1. R. Batty and Sons; 2. Mrs. M. E. Smith, Quarry Street, Woolton; 3. W. Akrigg; 4. R. Wolfenden; 5. G. Woodruff, Northumberland Street.
Middle-weights: 1. Mrs. Prescot, Rockley Street; 2. R. Raw; 3. W. Scarr; 4. W. Lawson, 66 Eversley Street; 5. T. Backhouse.
Light-weights: 1. Mrs. Wilson; 2. R. E. Mansergh, Beacon Lane, Everton; 3. W. Scarr; 4. W. T. Dean, 61 Robson Street; 5. R. Alderson, 19 Browne Street, Bootle.
Best cow or heifer (for farmers within 20 miles' radius): 1. A. Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; 2. R. Alderson, Newton-le-Willows; 3. C. Baldwin, West Derby.
Cow, for town dairy purposes (for cattle dealers only): 1. T. Clark, Knotty Ash; 2. T. Hindle, Bootle; 3. T. Scarr and Son.
Cow, for dairy purposes (open): 1. R. Wolfenden; 2. L. R. Duckworth, Ramsbottom; 3. T. Backhouse; 4, W. Akrigg; 5. T. S Hindle.
Irish dairy cow: 1. Mrs. M. E. Smith; 2 and 3. G. Woodruff; 4. Miss Blackbeard, Townson Street, Everton.
Several special prizes were given by cattle dealers and others. The silver cup for the best fat cow in the show was won by Mrs. Wilson, Crosby: while the champion silver cup for the best cow in the show was carried off by W. Akrigg, Cressington.
A special prize, offered by the Lord Mayor, as president of the association, for the best cow in class 9 not having obtained a prize in open competition, was won by E. Halstead, Stanley Road.
1899
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER 1899
The annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle in connection with the city of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held yesterday in the North Haymarket. The association has been in existence for a number of years, and the annual exhibition of fat and dairy cattle has come to be regarded as one of the most important of local agricultural fixtures. The association is also fortunate in attracting to its grounds exhibits of the finest quality, and it is to this fact that it owes much of its popularity. Yesterday's show may be described as one of the best that has been held for some time past in connection with the association. The cattle shown were of the highest quality, and in many cases far exceeded the expectations of those who visited the show. With regard to the competitions, Mr. R. Raw, of Queen's Road, Bootle, was successful in securing the judges' premier award, and an extra special prize for the champion fat cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards. Messrs. J. and R. Atkinson, of Green Bank Dairy, Sefton Park, were also successful in securing the first prize and a silver cup for the champion dairy cow. The judges of fat cattle were Messrs. W. Carr (Clitheroe) and J. Howard (Gargrave), and of dairy cattle Messrs. Ed. Mason (Watercrook, Kendal) and Geo. Holden (Westhoughton). The secretarial duties were admirably carried out by Mr. Thomas Backhouse. The opening ceremony was performed by Alderman J. Houlding, president of the association. In the course of a few remarks he congratulated those connected with the show in bringing together such a fine display of cattle, which he considered one of the best ever held in connection with the society. The following is a list of the prizewinners:-
Fat Cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. R. Raw, Queen's Road, Bootle; 2. R. Harper, 52 Chestnut Grove, Wavertree; 3. H. Morphet, Germoyle Road; 4. R. Tunstal, 190 Walton Breck Road; 5. Mrs E. Smith, Quarry Street, Woolton.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwt: 1. C. Swinbank, 64 Albion Street, Everton; 2. G. Joy and Sons, 2 Carlton Avenue, Smithdown Road; 3. R. Ellison, 15, Brook Road, Walton; 4. R. Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue and Aigburth Road; 5. J Oversby, Alexander Road, Great Crosby.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwt: 1. W. T. Dean, 8 Attwood Street N.; 2. J. Furrer, Moss Farm, Old Swan; 3. J. Raw, 76 Candia Street; 4. R. Batty and Sons; 5. W. Ellison, 24 Upper Stanhope Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwt: 1. Mrs S. Browrigg, 39 Almonds Green, West Derby; 2. R. Greenbank, Bedford Road, Walton; 3. W. T. Dean, 8 Atwood Street N.; 4. R. Tunstall, 190 Walton Breck Road: 5. W. Culshaw, 49 Marlborough Street.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards (limited to members of the association): 1. H. Robinson, Dickens Street; 2. T. Backhouse, Tetlow Street; 3. J. Hogg, Back Parkfield Road; 4. T. Goss, Langton Road, Wavertree.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwt. (limited to members of the association): 1. L. Mason, Chapel Road, Garston; 2. J. and R. Atkinson, Green Bank Dairy, Sefton Park; 3. H. Snowdon, Gladstone Road, Seaforth; 4. J. Bracken, Hawksworth Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwt. (limited to members of the association): 1. R Harper, Chestnut Grove, Wavertree; 2. W. Fawcett, Rothwell Street; 3. J. Wilson, Wellington Road; 4. R. Wright, Victoria Road, Crosby.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwt. (Iimited to members of the association): 1. J. Noble, Freeland Street; 2. B. Whitehead, New Road, Tuebrook; 3. J. Irving, Anthony Street, Everton; 4. R. Batty and Sons.
Cow in calf or milk most suitable for dairy purposes (open to bona-fide cowkeepers in the society's district): 1. R. Batty and Sons: 2. F. Heath, Mulberry Street; G. Woodruff, Northumberland Street; 4. R. Batty and Sons; 5. R. Batty and Sons.
Cow in calf or milk (similar conditions): 1. W. Sayer, Walton Breck Road; 2. J. Wolfenden, Chapel Street, Waterloo; 3. T. Backhouse; 4. J. and R. Atkinson; 5. R. Tunstall, Walton Breck Road.
Cow in calf or milk (similar conditions): 1. R. Capstick, Rathbone Street; 2. J. and R. Atkinson; 3. R. Thwaite, Annerley Street; 4. R. Batty and Sons; 5. T. Backhouse.
Cow or heifer in calf or milk (for farmers only within a radius of 20 miles of show yard): 1. M. Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; 2. R. Alderson, Crow Lane, Newton-Ie-Willows; 3. C. Baldwin, Park Style, West Derby.
Cow in calf or milk most suitable for town dairy purposes (for cattle dealers only): 1. R. Scarr, Ivy Leigh, Tuebrook; 2. T. Wolfenden, Chepstow Street; 3. J. Pemberton, Travers Farm, Bold.
Cow in milk or in calf, most suitable for dairy purposes (open to the United Kingdom): 1. J. and R. Atkinson; 2. R. Batty and Sons; 3. J. Heath, Mulberry Street; 4. R. Tuntall. 5. T. Foster, Newstead Farm, Woolton.
Irish Cow in calf or in milk: 1. G. Woodruff; 2. Mrs Smith, Woolton; 3. F. Stoner, Beaufort Street; 4. G. Woodruff; 5. N. Strickland, Mulberry Street.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER 1899
The annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle in connection with the city of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held yesterday in the North Haymarket. The association has been in existence for a number of years, and the annual exhibition of fat and dairy cattle has come to be regarded as one of the most important of local agricultural fixtures. The association is also fortunate in attracting to its grounds exhibits of the finest quality, and it is to this fact that it owes much of its popularity. Yesterday's show may be described as one of the best that has been held for some time past in connection with the association. The cattle shown were of the highest quality, and in many cases far exceeded the expectations of those who visited the show. With regard to the competitions, Mr. R. Raw, of Queen's Road, Bootle, was successful in securing the judges' premier award, and an extra special prize for the champion fat cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards. Messrs. J. and R. Atkinson, of Green Bank Dairy, Sefton Park, were also successful in securing the first prize and a silver cup for the champion dairy cow. The judges of fat cattle were Messrs. W. Carr (Clitheroe) and J. Howard (Gargrave), and of dairy cattle Messrs. Ed. Mason (Watercrook, Kendal) and Geo. Holden (Westhoughton). The secretarial duties were admirably carried out by Mr. Thomas Backhouse. The opening ceremony was performed by Alderman J. Houlding, president of the association. In the course of a few remarks he congratulated those connected with the show in bringing together such a fine display of cattle, which he considered one of the best ever held in connection with the society. The following is a list of the prizewinners:-
Fat Cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. R. Raw, Queen's Road, Bootle; 2. R. Harper, 52 Chestnut Grove, Wavertree; 3. H. Morphet, Germoyle Road; 4. R. Tunstal, 190 Walton Breck Road; 5. Mrs E. Smith, Quarry Street, Woolton.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwt: 1. C. Swinbank, 64 Albion Street, Everton; 2. G. Joy and Sons, 2 Carlton Avenue, Smithdown Road; 3. R. Ellison, 15, Brook Road, Walton; 4. R. Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue and Aigburth Road; 5. J Oversby, Alexander Road, Great Crosby.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwt: 1. W. T. Dean, 8 Attwood Street N.; 2. J. Furrer, Moss Farm, Old Swan; 3. J. Raw, 76 Candia Street; 4. R. Batty and Sons; 5. W. Ellison, 24 Upper Stanhope Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwt: 1. Mrs S. Browrigg, 39 Almonds Green, West Derby; 2. R. Greenbank, Bedford Road, Walton; 3. W. T. Dean, 8 Atwood Street N.; 4. R. Tunstall, 190 Walton Breck Road: 5. W. Culshaw, 49 Marlborough Street.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwt. and upwards (limited to members of the association): 1. H. Robinson, Dickens Street; 2. T. Backhouse, Tetlow Street; 3. J. Hogg, Back Parkfield Road; 4. T. Goss, Langton Road, Wavertree.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwt. (limited to members of the association): 1. L. Mason, Chapel Road, Garston; 2. J. and R. Atkinson, Green Bank Dairy, Sefton Park; 3. H. Snowdon, Gladstone Road, Seaforth; 4. J. Bracken, Hawksworth Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwt. (limited to members of the association): 1. R Harper, Chestnut Grove, Wavertree; 2. W. Fawcett, Rothwell Street; 3. J. Wilson, Wellington Road; 4. R. Wright, Victoria Road, Crosby.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwt. (Iimited to members of the association): 1. J. Noble, Freeland Street; 2. B. Whitehead, New Road, Tuebrook; 3. J. Irving, Anthony Street, Everton; 4. R. Batty and Sons.
Cow in calf or milk most suitable for dairy purposes (open to bona-fide cowkeepers in the society's district): 1. R. Batty and Sons: 2. F. Heath, Mulberry Street; G. Woodruff, Northumberland Street; 4. R. Batty and Sons; 5. R. Batty and Sons.
Cow in calf or milk (similar conditions): 1. W. Sayer, Walton Breck Road; 2. J. Wolfenden, Chapel Street, Waterloo; 3. T. Backhouse; 4. J. and R. Atkinson; 5. R. Tunstall, Walton Breck Road.
Cow in calf or milk (similar conditions): 1. R. Capstick, Rathbone Street; 2. J. and R. Atkinson; 3. R. Thwaite, Annerley Street; 4. R. Batty and Sons; 5. T. Backhouse.
Cow or heifer in calf or milk (for farmers only within a radius of 20 miles of show yard): 1. M. Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; 2. R. Alderson, Crow Lane, Newton-Ie-Willows; 3. C. Baldwin, Park Style, West Derby.
Cow in calf or milk most suitable for town dairy purposes (for cattle dealers only): 1. R. Scarr, Ivy Leigh, Tuebrook; 2. T. Wolfenden, Chepstow Street; 3. J. Pemberton, Travers Farm, Bold.
Cow in milk or in calf, most suitable for dairy purposes (open to the United Kingdom): 1. J. and R. Atkinson; 2. R. Batty and Sons; 3. J. Heath, Mulberry Street; 4. R. Tuntall. 5. T. Foster, Newstead Farm, Woolton.
Irish Cow in calf or in milk: 1. G. Woodruff; 2. Mrs Smith, Woolton; 3. F. Stoner, Beaufort Street; 4. G. Woodruff; 5. N. Strickland, Mulberry Street.
1906
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST - THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER 1906
The twenty-fifth annual Christmas Show of fat and dairy cattle was held at the North Haymarket, under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeeepers’ Association. There were 184 entries, the cattle shown reaching a very high standard of excellence. Additional interest was lent to the opening through the new departure in the attendance of the Lord Mayor, who was received by the president of the Association (Sir Robert Hampson) and conducted to the judging ring. Cheers having been given for the Lord Mayor at the call the secretary (Mr T. Backhouse). Sir Robert Hampton stated that the objects of the association included the improvement of dairy cattle and of the milk supply, to which this show conduced. The Lord Mayor, who was most cordially received, expressed his admiration of the excellence of the exhibits and the importance of a good milk supply to a city. He wished success to the show in every respect, and said hoped the coffers of the medical charities would not be allowed suffer though the weather had proved inclement (loud cheers).
The champion fat cow in the show was presented to the secretary (Mr T. Backhouse) on behalf of the Stanley Hospital. It was put up for auction, and realised £4O, the purchaser being Councillor T. Lowey. The judges were Messrs. John Howard, Pagett Hall, Gargrave; C. Iveson, Main Street, Sedbergh (fat cattle); George Holden, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton; and E. Mason, Watercrook, Kendal (dairy cattle).
PRIZE LIST
Competition Open to all Bona-Fide Cowkeepers in Society’s District
Fat Cow 14½ cwts and upwards: W. Batty, 85 Aigburth Road; Mrs A. Beck & Sons, 189 Park Road; R. Pawton, 99 High Street, Wavertree.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwts: R. Raw & Sons, Barn Hey Farm, West Derby; J. Raw, Goodison Road, Walton; J.J. Farrer, 38 Coleridge Street;
Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwts: J. Kendal, 2 Blenheim Road; Mrs Joel, Houlding Street, Anfield; G. Batty, Macdonald Street, Wavertree.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwts: T. Stockdale, Smithdown Road; J. Handley, 15 Mulberry Street; G. Mason, Guildhall Road, Aintree.
Competition Limited to Members of the Association
Fat Cows 14½ cwts and upwards: Joy Bros. 362 Smithdown Road; R. Thwaite, 35 Annerley Street; R. Raw, 20 Queen’s Road, Bootle.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwts: W. Batty; T. Stockdale; W. Brownrigg, Lyons Street.
Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwts: J. Nicholson, 64 Stitt Street, Everton; E. Williams & Sons, Willowdale Road, Walton; J. Capstick, Chapel Avenue, Walton.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwts: J.R. Dinsdale, St Oswalds Street, Old Swan; H. Wood, Boundary Lane, Everton; Mrs Williams, 2 Parkinson Road, Walton.
Competition Open to Bona-Fide Cowkeepers in Society’s District
Fat Cows in Calf or Milk Over 14½ cwts: J. & R. Atkinson, Heathfield Road, Wavertree; R. Raw; W.T. Dean; Mrs M.F. Smith, 87 Quarry Street, Woolton; J. & R. Atkinson.
All Cows Under 12 cwts: Joy Bros.; G. Mason; R. Batty, Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree.
Special Prize: Mrs A. Beck and Sons.
For Farmers Only, Within a radius of 20 Miles of the Show Yard
Best Cows in Calf or Milk: J. Pemberton, Travers Farm, Bold; L. Dilworth, Ramsbrooke Farm, Halebank; R. Ball, Norris Green Farm, West Derby; J. Ashcroft, Thorntree Farm, Aughton (special).
Best Heifer, not having more than Four Broad Teeth, in Calf or Milk: R. Swift, Door Barn Farm, Aintree; M. Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; R. Boyes, Burton Farm, Kirkby.
For Cattle Dealers Only
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes: T. Hindle, 79 Keble Road, Bootle; G. Ingham, Stanley Road, Bootle; R. Scarr, 3 Ivy Leigh, Tuebrook.
Competition Open to the United Kingdom
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes: W.T. Dean, Attwood Street; J. & R. Atkinson, Heathfield Road, Wavertree; T. Chapman, 79 Tiber Street.
Extra Prizes
By Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society for Best dairy Cows, the property of a member of the Association: W.T. Dean; J. and R. Atkinson; Mrs M.F. Smith; T. Chapman; T. Hindle.
By Mr Robert Scarr, Stanley Auction Mart, for Dairy Cows: W.T. Dean; M. Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; R. Raw; Mrs Fawcett, 39 Lothair Road, Anfield.
Butchers’ Challenge Cup: T. Backhouse, 58 Tetlow Street.
Law Accident Insurance Company’s Prize: J.G. Braithwaite.
Members’ Prize: T. Backhouse.
By Mr Stafford Jackson for Two Best fat Cows not Exceeding 13 cwts: J. Owen, 20 Newsham Street; F. Brownrigg & Sons, 39 Almonds Green, West Derby Village.
By Mr Stafford Jackson for Two Best Fat Cows not Exceeding 11½ cwts: W. Capstick, Mossley Hill; R. Porter, 119 South Street.
By Mr W. Bradshaw: W. Lewes, 26 West Derby Village; R. Thwaite; T.E. Allen, 4 Whitefield Road, Everton; T. Shaw, Maple Grove, Sefton Park.
By Mr Stanley Riddock: Mrs Wilson and Sons, Great Crosby; J.G. Braithwaite; E. Williams and Son; W. Mark, 10 Ledward Street.
By Messrs R. Taylor and Sons: J. Raw; J. Capstick.
By Mr John Hicks: R. Pawson; J. Kendal.
By the Molassine Co. Ltd.: Mrs Wilson and Sons; R. Raw.
By Mr G. Ellis for Cows in Calf or Milk (local competition): J. and R. Atkinson; Joy Bros.
By Mr G. Ellis for Fat Cows: W. Batty; J. Raw; J. Kendal; S. Stockdale.
Tipper Silver Cup: R. Fawkes.
By Messrs J. Bibby and Sons: W. Batty; R. Raw and Sons.
By Vesta Cake Company: J. Raw; W. Brownrigg; Mrs Joel, 1 Houlding Street.
By Messrs W. H. Fowler and Co.: J. G. Braithwaite; Joy Bros.
By Mr Thomas Wolfenden: J. Raw; J. G. Braithwaite.
By Mr George Ingham: R. Fawkes; Mrs Wilson and Sons.
By Mr R. Smith: T.E. Allen; W. Hall; J. Owen.
By Messrs Lambert and Metcalf: F. Heath (?), Berkley Street.
By Messrs Graham, Son and Hay: R. Raw and Sons.
President’s Prize: R. Voce (?), Noah Street.
Lord Mayor’s Prize: R. Scarr, 3 Ivy Leigh, Tuebrook
By Mr W.S.H. Bevin: Mrs M.E. Smith; Mrs Joel.
By Messrs Cooke Bros.: C.E. Bateman.
By Kirkby Lonsdale Auction Company: R. Scarr; C.E. Bateman.
By Messrs Lambert and Metcalf: Mrs Holmes (?), Rockliff Road, Walton; C.N. Newton.
Hellifield Auction Mart Silver Cup: W.T. Dean
Silver Cup by Mr Hothersall, Preston: J. Pemberton.
By Mr Hothersall: J. & R. Atkinson; Mr J.R. Smith.
Silver Cup for Champion Fat Cow: W. Batty.
Silver Cup for Champion Dairy Cow: W.T. Dean.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST - THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER 1906
The twenty-fifth annual Christmas Show of fat and dairy cattle was held at the North Haymarket, under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeeepers’ Association. There were 184 entries, the cattle shown reaching a very high standard of excellence. Additional interest was lent to the opening through the new departure in the attendance of the Lord Mayor, who was received by the president of the Association (Sir Robert Hampson) and conducted to the judging ring. Cheers having been given for the Lord Mayor at the call the secretary (Mr T. Backhouse). Sir Robert Hampton stated that the objects of the association included the improvement of dairy cattle and of the milk supply, to which this show conduced. The Lord Mayor, who was most cordially received, expressed his admiration of the excellence of the exhibits and the importance of a good milk supply to a city. He wished success to the show in every respect, and said hoped the coffers of the medical charities would not be allowed suffer though the weather had proved inclement (loud cheers).
The champion fat cow in the show was presented to the secretary (Mr T. Backhouse) on behalf of the Stanley Hospital. It was put up for auction, and realised £4O, the purchaser being Councillor T. Lowey. The judges were Messrs. John Howard, Pagett Hall, Gargrave; C. Iveson, Main Street, Sedbergh (fat cattle); George Holden, Daisy Hill, Westhoughton; and E. Mason, Watercrook, Kendal (dairy cattle).
PRIZE LIST
Competition Open to all Bona-Fide Cowkeepers in Society’s District
Fat Cow 14½ cwts and upwards: W. Batty, 85 Aigburth Road; Mrs A. Beck & Sons, 189 Park Road; R. Pawton, 99 High Street, Wavertree.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwts: R. Raw & Sons, Barn Hey Farm, West Derby; J. Raw, Goodison Road, Walton; J.J. Farrer, 38 Coleridge Street;
Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwts: J. Kendal, 2 Blenheim Road; Mrs Joel, Houlding Street, Anfield; G. Batty, Macdonald Street, Wavertree.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwts: T. Stockdale, Smithdown Road; J. Handley, 15 Mulberry Street; G. Mason, Guildhall Road, Aintree.
Competition Limited to Members of the Association
Fat Cows 14½ cwts and upwards: Joy Bros. 362 Smithdown Road; R. Thwaite, 35 Annerley Street; R. Raw, 20 Queen’s Road, Bootle.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14½ cwts: W. Batty; T. Stockdale; W. Brownrigg, Lyons Street.
Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwts: J. Nicholson, 64 Stitt Street, Everton; E. Williams & Sons, Willowdale Road, Walton; J. Capstick, Chapel Avenue, Walton.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11½ cwts: J.R. Dinsdale, St Oswalds Street, Old Swan; H. Wood, Boundary Lane, Everton; Mrs Williams, 2 Parkinson Road, Walton.
Competition Open to Bona-Fide Cowkeepers in Society’s District
Fat Cows in Calf or Milk Over 14½ cwts: J. & R. Atkinson, Heathfield Road, Wavertree; R. Raw; W.T. Dean; Mrs M.F. Smith, 87 Quarry Street, Woolton; J. & R. Atkinson.
All Cows Under 12 cwts: Joy Bros.; G. Mason; R. Batty, Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree.
Special Prize: Mrs A. Beck and Sons.
For Farmers Only, Within a radius of 20 Miles of the Show Yard
Best Cows in Calf or Milk: J. Pemberton, Travers Farm, Bold; L. Dilworth, Ramsbrooke Farm, Halebank; R. Ball, Norris Green Farm, West Derby; J. Ashcroft, Thorntree Farm, Aughton (special).
Best Heifer, not having more than Four Broad Teeth, in Calf or Milk: R. Swift, Door Barn Farm, Aintree; M. Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; R. Boyes, Burton Farm, Kirkby.
For Cattle Dealers Only
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes: T. Hindle, 79 Keble Road, Bootle; G. Ingham, Stanley Road, Bootle; R. Scarr, 3 Ivy Leigh, Tuebrook.
Competition Open to the United Kingdom
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes: W.T. Dean, Attwood Street; J. & R. Atkinson, Heathfield Road, Wavertree; T. Chapman, 79 Tiber Street.
Extra Prizes
By Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society for Best dairy Cows, the property of a member of the Association: W.T. Dean; J. and R. Atkinson; Mrs M.F. Smith; T. Chapman; T. Hindle.
By Mr Robert Scarr, Stanley Auction Mart, for Dairy Cows: W.T. Dean; M. Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; R. Raw; Mrs Fawcett, 39 Lothair Road, Anfield.
Butchers’ Challenge Cup: T. Backhouse, 58 Tetlow Street.
Law Accident Insurance Company’s Prize: J.G. Braithwaite.
Members’ Prize: T. Backhouse.
By Mr Stafford Jackson for Two Best fat Cows not Exceeding 13 cwts: J. Owen, 20 Newsham Street; F. Brownrigg & Sons, 39 Almonds Green, West Derby Village.
By Mr Stafford Jackson for Two Best Fat Cows not Exceeding 11½ cwts: W. Capstick, Mossley Hill; R. Porter, 119 South Street.
By Mr W. Bradshaw: W. Lewes, 26 West Derby Village; R. Thwaite; T.E. Allen, 4 Whitefield Road, Everton; T. Shaw, Maple Grove, Sefton Park.
By Mr Stanley Riddock: Mrs Wilson and Sons, Great Crosby; J.G. Braithwaite; E. Williams and Son; W. Mark, 10 Ledward Street.
By Messrs R. Taylor and Sons: J. Raw; J. Capstick.
By Mr John Hicks: R. Pawson; J. Kendal.
By the Molassine Co. Ltd.: Mrs Wilson and Sons; R. Raw.
By Mr G. Ellis for Cows in Calf or Milk (local competition): J. and R. Atkinson; Joy Bros.
By Mr G. Ellis for Fat Cows: W. Batty; J. Raw; J. Kendal; S. Stockdale.
Tipper Silver Cup: R. Fawkes.
By Messrs J. Bibby and Sons: W. Batty; R. Raw and Sons.
By Vesta Cake Company: J. Raw; W. Brownrigg; Mrs Joel, 1 Houlding Street.
By Messrs W. H. Fowler and Co.: J. G. Braithwaite; Joy Bros.
By Mr Thomas Wolfenden: J. Raw; J. G. Braithwaite.
By Mr George Ingham: R. Fawkes; Mrs Wilson and Sons.
By Mr R. Smith: T.E. Allen; W. Hall; J. Owen.
By Messrs Lambert and Metcalf: F. Heath (?), Berkley Street.
By Messrs Graham, Son and Hay: R. Raw and Sons.
President’s Prize: R. Voce (?), Noah Street.
Lord Mayor’s Prize: R. Scarr, 3 Ivy Leigh, Tuebrook
By Mr W.S.H. Bevin: Mrs M.E. Smith; Mrs Joel.
By Messrs Cooke Bros.: C.E. Bateman.
By Kirkby Lonsdale Auction Company: R. Scarr; C.E. Bateman.
By Messrs Lambert and Metcalf: Mrs Holmes (?), Rockliff Road, Walton; C.N. Newton.
Hellifield Auction Mart Silver Cup: W.T. Dean
Silver Cup by Mr Hothersall, Preston: J. Pemberton.
By Mr Hothersall: J. & R. Atkinson; Mr J.R. Smith.
Silver Cup for Champion Fat Cow: W. Batty.
Silver Cup for Champion Dairy Cow: W.T. Dean.
1921
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST - THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER 1921
The City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association 34th annual show, held in the North Haymarket, yesterday, under the presidency of Mr T. Backhouse. J P., represented the best of North-country commercial dairy cattle. The wide interest in the exhibition was indicated by an unusually large invasion of Northern dairymen, many of whom admitted they could not recall having seen elsewhere such an assemblage of wonderfully bagged cattle.
The most successful exhibitor was Mr E. Rushton, of Orrell, who led the heavyweights and finally won the supreme championship with a roan that had a similar distinction at Ulverston and Hawes. She has size and power with refinement and dairy characteristics and has a great vessel to fit her frame. The second prize heavyweight and reserve champion, a light roan shown by Mr W. Thompson, Garston, had not quite the scale, the spread of rib or the sweet outlook of the winner, but she carried one of the best vessels in the show and has youth on her side. The classes for fat cows were remarkably strong, and contained some splendidly finished cattle. Mr J. Wilson, Crosby, secured the championship for the best fat beast with a roan cow scaling about 16½cwt., and yet full of quality and firm flesh. Mr J. Dean, Anfield, was reserve for cow of similar weight, but older.
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST - THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER 1921
The City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association 34th annual show, held in the North Haymarket, yesterday, under the presidency of Mr T. Backhouse. J P., represented the best of North-country commercial dairy cattle. The wide interest in the exhibition was indicated by an unusually large invasion of Northern dairymen, many of whom admitted they could not recall having seen elsewhere such an assemblage of wonderfully bagged cattle.
The most successful exhibitor was Mr E. Rushton, of Orrell, who led the heavyweights and finally won the supreme championship with a roan that had a similar distinction at Ulverston and Hawes. She has size and power with refinement and dairy characteristics and has a great vessel to fit her frame. The second prize heavyweight and reserve champion, a light roan shown by Mr W. Thompson, Garston, had not quite the scale, the spread of rib or the sweet outlook of the winner, but she carried one of the best vessels in the show and has youth on her side. The classes for fat cows were remarkably strong, and contained some splendidly finished cattle. Mr J. Wilson, Crosby, secured the championship for the best fat beast with a roan cow scaling about 16½cwt., and yet full of quality and firm flesh. Mr J. Dean, Anfield, was reserve for cow of similar weight, but older.
1924
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST - THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 1924
Visitors from all parts of Lancashire and neighbouring counties attended the 36th Christmas show of dairy and fat cattle held by the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association in the North Haymarket, yesterday. For many years this exhibition has been recognised as furnishing the finest collection of non-pedigree Dairy Shorthorns in the country, and yesterday’s gathering upheld that reputation, bringing together for final judgment winners at a number of preceding shows in the north.
The judges, who have officiated for several years, were: - Dairy cattle: Messrs. G. Holden, Bury, and J. Duxbury, Knowle Green. Fat cattle: Messrs. N. Shinkfield, Broadgreen, and T. Hodge, Higher Broughton, Manchester.
In the heavyweight class the fight for supremacy was between Mr G. Mason’s (Aintree) roan purchased at Lancaster the previous day, and Mr W. Herd’s (Liverpool) roan, which was reserve champion at Preston on Friday. The former, possessing a wonderful milk vein, and having youth on her side, triumphed. Contrary to the general rule at Liverpool, the champion was found among the lightweight cattle. This was Mr E. Rushton’s small but very pretty dark roan, which had cup honours at Bentham. The judges hesitated a long time before placing this handsome young cow in front of Mr Mason’s winning heavyweight, but they came to the conclusion that she was nearer perfection than any of the bigger animals, and that she had a future.
In the class for calved cows over 10½cwt., Mr M. Braithwaite, Aigburth Vale, and Mr J. Wilson, Great Crosby, were first and second with the Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lancaster show champions respectively. Liverpool is famous for its remarkable show of beef cattle finished in the city shippons for this occasion. The numerous classes and long list of specials make a strenuous day for the judges, who with the exception of a brief pause for lunch, were at work for seven hours. The champion was adjudged to be Mr J. Clare’s (Liverpool) square and massive light roan cow scaling over 16 cwt. and firm in flesh. She had been milking in the city for 13 months, and was the champion of the classes for town dairy cows at the Royal Lancashire Show at Liverpool last year.
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST - THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER 1924
Visitors from all parts of Lancashire and neighbouring counties attended the 36th Christmas show of dairy and fat cattle held by the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association in the North Haymarket, yesterday. For many years this exhibition has been recognised as furnishing the finest collection of non-pedigree Dairy Shorthorns in the country, and yesterday’s gathering upheld that reputation, bringing together for final judgment winners at a number of preceding shows in the north.
The judges, who have officiated for several years, were: - Dairy cattle: Messrs. G. Holden, Bury, and J. Duxbury, Knowle Green. Fat cattle: Messrs. N. Shinkfield, Broadgreen, and T. Hodge, Higher Broughton, Manchester.
In the heavyweight class the fight for supremacy was between Mr G. Mason’s (Aintree) roan purchased at Lancaster the previous day, and Mr W. Herd’s (Liverpool) roan, which was reserve champion at Preston on Friday. The former, possessing a wonderful milk vein, and having youth on her side, triumphed. Contrary to the general rule at Liverpool, the champion was found among the lightweight cattle. This was Mr E. Rushton’s small but very pretty dark roan, which had cup honours at Bentham. The judges hesitated a long time before placing this handsome young cow in front of Mr Mason’s winning heavyweight, but they came to the conclusion that she was nearer perfection than any of the bigger animals, and that she had a future.
In the class for calved cows over 10½cwt., Mr M. Braithwaite, Aigburth Vale, and Mr J. Wilson, Great Crosby, were first and second with the Kirkby Lonsdale and the Lancaster show champions respectively. Liverpool is famous for its remarkable show of beef cattle finished in the city shippons for this occasion. The numerous classes and long list of specials make a strenuous day for the judges, who with the exception of a brief pause for lunch, were at work for seven hours. The champion was adjudged to be Mr J. Clare’s (Liverpool) square and massive light roan cow scaling over 16 cwt. and firm in flesh. She had been milking in the city for 13 months, and was the champion of the classes for town dairy cows at the Royal Lancashire Show at Liverpool last year.
1935
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST - WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER 1935
The Liverpool Cow Keepers’ famous Christmas show of dairy stock was held today under new auspices. The Cow Keepers, who have changed their title to the Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers' Association, have combined with the Farmers’ Club and Wholesale Meat Traders' Association and the Corporation Markets Committee, in the promotion of a two days' exhibition embracing other classes of stock. As usual, there was a magnificent display of commercial dairy cattle, and the judging was witnessed by farmers and dealers drawn from all parts of the North-Western and Midland counties. A number of champions and other prize-winners at preceding Christmas shows were in rivalry.
Cows over 12cwt: Mr. W. A. Towers was first with a Kendal winner, Mr. J. Fairer second with the Hellifield champion, and Mr. R. Batty third with the first prize-winner in heavyweights in milk at Lancaster.
Cows under 12cwt: Mr. M. Dugdale led with a cow of outstanding merit, brought out for the first time this season. On the verdict of Mr. R. Capstick, of Garstang, the referee, Mr. R. Batty beat Mr. R. Taylor for second place with a light roan that was second in heavyweights at Preston on Friday, and was the cup winner at the Lancashire Milk Recorders’ show. Mr. R. Taylor also secured fourth place with the Penrith champion.
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST - WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER 1935
The Liverpool Cow Keepers’ famous Christmas show of dairy stock was held today under new auspices. The Cow Keepers, who have changed their title to the Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers' Association, have combined with the Farmers’ Club and Wholesale Meat Traders' Association and the Corporation Markets Committee, in the promotion of a two days' exhibition embracing other classes of stock. As usual, there was a magnificent display of commercial dairy cattle, and the judging was witnessed by farmers and dealers drawn from all parts of the North-Western and Midland counties. A number of champions and other prize-winners at preceding Christmas shows were in rivalry.
Cows over 12cwt: Mr. W. A. Towers was first with a Kendal winner, Mr. J. Fairer second with the Hellifield champion, and Mr. R. Batty third with the first prize-winner in heavyweights in milk at Lancaster.
Cows under 12cwt: Mr. M. Dugdale led with a cow of outstanding merit, brought out for the first time this season. On the verdict of Mr. R. Capstick, of Garstang, the referee, Mr. R. Batty beat Mr. R. Taylor for second place with a light roan that was second in heavyweights at Preston on Friday, and was the cup winner at the Lancashire Milk Recorders’ show. Mr. R. Taylor also secured fourth place with the Penrith champion.