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. Woof, 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: 1. 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. Woof, 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: 1. 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.
1884
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY – WEDNESDAY 17th DECEMBER 1884
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT COWKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION.
The third annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle held under the auspices of this association took place at Lloyds City Repository, Pembroke Place, yesterday, the building being admirably adapted for the purpose. The animals shown in the various classes were 100 in number, and they were of quality far in front of that of the animals exhibited as a rule at local shows. Some of the exhibits were magnificent specimens.
The judges were: for fat cattle, Mr William Heathcock, of Birkenhead, and Mr Thomas Walker of Lancaster; for dairy cattle ,Mr Robert Carr, of Skipton, and Mr William Webster, of Mapleton, Derbyshire. In several of the classes the judges experienced considerable difficulty in the making of their awards but their decisions gave general satisfaction. They concurred in the opinion that the animals shown were, generally speaking, of a very high class. There was a large attendance of spectators, and as the show is evidently rising in public favour, it is in contemplation to hold it for two days next year, the public being admitted on the second day at popular prices, the whole of animals exhibited for sale to be sold by auction.
Mr Thomas Hyland showed five grand prize bulls, which had been bred at Scarisbrick Hall. Well qualified judges considered that they were as fine specimens of beeves that could be shown. The beasts weighed 25cwt and upwards.
The arrangements for the exhibition were most effectively carried out by Mr Brownlow, chairman of the association, and Mr John Hoggarth, the secretary. Appended is the prize list:--
Class 1. Fat Cows upwards of 46 scores - 1. and 2. Thomas Backhouse, 53 Tetlow Street; 3. M Stoner and Son, 29 Beaufort Street; 4. Mrs Manchester, 257 Burlington Street; 5. John Walker, Russell Place, Garston.
Class 2. Fat Cows not exceeding 45 scores - 1. Thos. Chapman, 35 Ellison Street; 2. George Wardle, 12 Seddon Road; 3. Miles Verity, 16 Glendower Street; 4. Thomas Backhouse, 53 Tetlow Street; 5. Matthew Irving, Anthony Street.
Class 3. Fat Cows not exceeding 40 scores - 1. Lawrence Briggs, 4 Morgan Street; 2. Robert Rowe, 23 Rothwell Street; 3. M Stoner and Son, 29 Beaufort Street; 4. William Lund, 86 Braemar Street; 5. John Walker, Russell Place, Garston.
Class 4. Fat Cows not exceeding 36 scores - 1. Henry Robinson, 3 Holford Street; 2. William Verity, 8 Jubilee Street; 3. John Walker, Russell Place, Garston; 4. John Pye, Jackson Street; 5. John Benson, 14 Osborne Grove.
(CIasses 5, 6, 7, and 8, limited to members of the association)
Class 5. Fat Cows upwards of 46 scores - 1. and 2. Thomas Backhouse, Tetlow Street; 3. John Walker, Garston; 4. James Walmsley, Radcliffe Street.
Class 6. Fat Cows not exceeding 46 scores - 1. Thomas Chapman, Ellison Street; 2. George Windle, Session Road; 3. Miles Verity, Glendower Street; 4. Matthew Irving, Anthony Street.
Class 7. Fat Cows not exceeding 40 scores - 1. Lawrence Briggs, Morgan Street; 2. John Walker, Garston; 3. and 4. Thomas Lawson, Dalton Street.
Class 8. Fat Cows not exceeding 36 scores - 1. William Verity, Jubilee Street; 2. John Walker, Garston; 3. Thomas Atkinson, Collingwood Street; 4. John Benson, Osborne Grove.
(Classes 9 and 10, for dairy Cows - Competition open to all cowkeepers, local cattle dealers, and farmers within twelve miles from Liverpool Exchange, in Lancashire only.)
Class 9. Cows in Calf or Milk, best suited for dairy purpose, heavy weights - 1. Robert Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 2. Thomas Lancaster, Wavertree; 3. W T Dean, 61 Robson Street; 4. Henry Wolfenden, Waterloo; 5. William Verity, 8 Jubilee Street.
Class 10. Cows in Calf or Milk, best suited for dairy purpose, light weights - 1. Robert Burnside, Larch Lea; 2. Richard Robinson, Argus Road; 3. Robert Burnside, Larch Lea; 4. William Waterworth, 7 Newton Street; 5. Richard Alderson, 175 Strand Road, Bootle.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY – WEDNESDAY 17th DECEMBER 1884
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT COWKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION.
The third annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle held under the auspices of this association took place at Lloyds City Repository, Pembroke Place, yesterday, the building being admirably adapted for the purpose. The animals shown in the various classes were 100 in number, and they were of quality far in front of that of the animals exhibited as a rule at local shows. Some of the exhibits were magnificent specimens.
The judges were: for fat cattle, Mr William Heathcock, of Birkenhead, and Mr Thomas Walker of Lancaster; for dairy cattle ,Mr Robert Carr, of Skipton, and Mr William Webster, of Mapleton, Derbyshire. In several of the classes the judges experienced considerable difficulty in the making of their awards but their decisions gave general satisfaction. They concurred in the opinion that the animals shown were, generally speaking, of a very high class. There was a large attendance of spectators, and as the show is evidently rising in public favour, it is in contemplation to hold it for two days next year, the public being admitted on the second day at popular prices, the whole of animals exhibited for sale to be sold by auction.
Mr Thomas Hyland showed five grand prize bulls, which had been bred at Scarisbrick Hall. Well qualified judges considered that they were as fine specimens of beeves that could be shown. The beasts weighed 25cwt and upwards.
The arrangements for the exhibition were most effectively carried out by Mr Brownlow, chairman of the association, and Mr John Hoggarth, the secretary. Appended is the prize list:--
Class 1. Fat Cows upwards of 46 scores - 1. and 2. Thomas Backhouse, 53 Tetlow Street; 3. M Stoner and Son, 29 Beaufort Street; 4. Mrs Manchester, 257 Burlington Street; 5. John Walker, Russell Place, Garston.
Class 2. Fat Cows not exceeding 45 scores - 1. Thos. Chapman, 35 Ellison Street; 2. George Wardle, 12 Seddon Road; 3. Miles Verity, 16 Glendower Street; 4. Thomas Backhouse, 53 Tetlow Street; 5. Matthew Irving, Anthony Street.
Class 3. Fat Cows not exceeding 40 scores - 1. Lawrence Briggs, 4 Morgan Street; 2. Robert Rowe, 23 Rothwell Street; 3. M Stoner and Son, 29 Beaufort Street; 4. William Lund, 86 Braemar Street; 5. John Walker, Russell Place, Garston.
Class 4. Fat Cows not exceeding 36 scores - 1. Henry Robinson, 3 Holford Street; 2. William Verity, 8 Jubilee Street; 3. John Walker, Russell Place, Garston; 4. John Pye, Jackson Street; 5. John Benson, 14 Osborne Grove.
(CIasses 5, 6, 7, and 8, limited to members of the association)
Class 5. Fat Cows upwards of 46 scores - 1. and 2. Thomas Backhouse, Tetlow Street; 3. John Walker, Garston; 4. James Walmsley, Radcliffe Street.
Class 6. Fat Cows not exceeding 46 scores - 1. Thomas Chapman, Ellison Street; 2. George Windle, Session Road; 3. Miles Verity, Glendower Street; 4. Matthew Irving, Anthony Street.
Class 7. Fat Cows not exceeding 40 scores - 1. Lawrence Briggs, Morgan Street; 2. John Walker, Garston; 3. and 4. Thomas Lawson, Dalton Street.
Class 8. Fat Cows not exceeding 36 scores - 1. William Verity, Jubilee Street; 2. John Walker, Garston; 3. Thomas Atkinson, Collingwood Street; 4. John Benson, Osborne Grove.
(Classes 9 and 10, for dairy Cows - Competition open to all cowkeepers, local cattle dealers, and farmers within twelve miles from Liverpool Exchange, in Lancashire only.)
Class 9. Cows in Calf or Milk, best suited for dairy purpose, heavy weights - 1. Robert Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 2. Thomas Lancaster, Wavertree; 3. W T Dean, 61 Robson Street; 4. Henry Wolfenden, Waterloo; 5. William Verity, 8 Jubilee Street.
Class 10. Cows in Calf or Milk, best suited for dairy purpose, light weights - 1. Robert Burnside, Larch Lea; 2. Richard Robinson, Argus Road; 3. Robert Burnside, Larch Lea; 4. William Waterworth, 7 Newton Street; 5. Richard Alderson, 175 Strand Road, Bootle.
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 its use flavoured 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 its use flavoured 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.
1886
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY — THURSDAY 16th DECEMBER 1886
The fourth annual show of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held yesterday, in the North Haymarket. On previous occasions the show has taken place at Mr Lloyd's Repository, Pembroke-place, but the increase in the number of entries — about 170 in all — necessitated larger premises for the exhibition. The cows exhibited were, if anything, an improvement upon previous shows, and the attendance was very large. Amongst the visitors were Mr David Duncan, M.P., Mr Thomas Backhouse (chairman of the association)) Mr Richard Webster (Litherland), and Mr John Hoggarth (secretary). The judges were Messrs. Thomas Walker and William Phillips (of fat cattle), and Messrs. Robert Carr and Henry Wilson (dairy). At the conclusion of the show the members of the association adjourned to Melbourn's Assembly Rooms, St. Anne-street, where the annual dinner took place. At the termination of the meal the loyal toasts having been duly honoured, Mr Thomas Backhouse, who presided, proposed the toast of "The Association". He said they might look back with a degree of pleasure on their shows, and with great hope for the future. They had made a great stride this year in obtaining the North Haymarket, which had been kindly placed at their disposal by the Markets Committee, and no doubt, owing to this fact and the great excellence of the cattle, the show had been unusually successful. Mr. Henry Snowdon, who replied to the toast, said that their show of cattle that day was proof of the fact that fine healthy cows could be kept in shippons in large towns and would compare most favourably with cows of farms in the country. The show, too, enabled the people of Liverpool and the district to see the cattle from which they obtained one of the most nutritious of their daily foods.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY — THURSDAY 16th DECEMBER 1886
The fourth annual show of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held yesterday, in the North Haymarket. On previous occasions the show has taken place at Mr Lloyd's Repository, Pembroke-place, but the increase in the number of entries — about 170 in all — necessitated larger premises for the exhibition. The cows exhibited were, if anything, an improvement upon previous shows, and the attendance was very large. Amongst the visitors were Mr David Duncan, M.P., Mr Thomas Backhouse (chairman of the association)) Mr Richard Webster (Litherland), and Mr John Hoggarth (secretary). The judges were Messrs. Thomas Walker and William Phillips (of fat cattle), and Messrs. Robert Carr and Henry Wilson (dairy). At the conclusion of the show the members of the association adjourned to Melbourn's Assembly Rooms, St. Anne-street, where the annual dinner took place. At the termination of the meal the loyal toasts having been duly honoured, Mr Thomas Backhouse, who presided, proposed the toast of "The Association". He said they might look back with a degree of pleasure on their shows, and with great hope for the future. They had made a great stride this year in obtaining the North Haymarket, which had been kindly placed at their disposal by the Markets Committee, and no doubt, owing to this fact and the great excellence of the cattle, the show had been unusually successful. Mr. Henry Snowdon, who replied to the toast, said that their show of cattle that day was proof of the fact that fine healthy cows could be kept in shippons in large towns and would compare most favourably with cows of farms in the country. The show, too, enabled the people of Liverpool and the district to see the cattle from which they obtained one of the most nutritious of their daily foods.
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 Mason, 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. J Snowden; 2. W T Dean; 3. J Hanson
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 Mansergh; 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 Mason, 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. J Snowden; 2. W T Dean; 3. J Hanson
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 Mansergh; 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.
1889
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL WEEKLY COURIER — SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 1889
On Tuesday the eighth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle was held at the North Haymarket. This exhibition of stock is organised by the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, for the express purpose of enabling the public to judge what sort of animals are kept in town dairies as well as of encouraging the cowkeepers to improve their stock. Every year the show grows in importance and in popularity. Last year there were 141 entries, and this year that number was increased to 149; the average quality of the animals shown was higher and the attendance of the general public was also larger. These are matters on which the association and the public may congratulate each other.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL WEEKLY COURIER — SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER 1889
On Tuesday the eighth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle was held at the North Haymarket. This exhibition of stock is organised by the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, for the express purpose of enabling the public to judge what sort of animals are kept in town dairies as well as of encouraging the cowkeepers to improve their stock. Every year the show grows in importance and in popularity. Last year there were 141 entries, and this year that number was increased to 149; the average quality of the animals shown was higher and the attendance of the general public was also larger. These are matters on which the association and the public may congratulate each other.
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.
1891
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY – THURSDAY 17th DECEMBER 1891
Under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, the tenth annual show of fat and dairy cattle took place yesterday at the North Haymarket. The show has attained a very high standard, and in some quarters is spoken of as the best out of London. This year the number of exhibits is somewhat smaller than last year, which is more than accounted for by the dearness of provender and the low prices beef has lately been making, the inevitable result being that cowkeepers have not kept their stock quite so long as usual. On the whole the exhibition is well up to the mark of previous years, and a really fine set came up for the opinion of the judge. The dairy cows were a magnificent lot, and remaining in the city till next year, very many may be expected among the fat cows of 1892. Mr T Backhouse (58 Tetlow Street), the energetic Secretary of the association, again carried off the cup for a fat cow weighing over 17cwt. This is the third time Mr Backhouse has gained a distinction, the last being in 1889 and the other about five years previous. The competition was, however, very keen and very fine animals were shown by Mr Frank Heath (57 Mulberry Street, city), Mr Thomas Scarr ( Marlborough Road, Tuebrook) and Mrs Scholes (Ashfield Street, city). The champion dairy cow was that of Mr James Wolfenden (Chapel Street, Waterloo), who has carried this honour off three years in succession with the same cow. The competition was very good; at any rate, one excellent example being shown by Mr Richard Alderson (100 Strand Road, Bootle). There were in the show altogether 163 cows, 92 being included in the fat classes.
The Mayor of Liverpool (Mr J de Bels Adam) visited the show and was very cordially received. He was conducted round by Mr John Verity (the chairman), Mr William Lowe (the vice-chairman), Mr T Lawson (the treasurer), Mr T Backhouse (the secretary), Mr Henry Snowden and Mr Fred Stoner.
PRIZE LIST
Fat Cows
Fat cow, 14½cwt and upwards. 1. T Backhouse; 2. F Heath; 3. T Scarr; 4. Mrs Scholes; 5. Miles Verity.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. J Irving; 2. G Windle; 3. N Strickland; 4. H Snowden; 5. T Lawson.
Fat cow, not exceeding 13cwts. 1. T Clarke; 2. E G Hodgson; 3. T Clark; 4. J Owen; 5. J Newsholme.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. Mrs Parker; 2. F Webster; 3. J and R Atkinson; 4. G Joy; 5. W Davidson.
Consolation prizes
Fat cow, 14½cwt and upwards. 1. E Alderson; 2. Henry Snowden; 3. and 4. T Backhouse.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. F Stoner; 2. J Verity; 3. R Alderson; 4. E Alderson.
Fat cow not exceeding 13cwt. 1 C Swinbank;2. J Verity; 3. W Davidson; 4. T Parrington.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. J Hogg; 2. L Briggs; 3. J Foster; 4. M Verity.
Dairy Cows
Heavy weights. 1. J Wolfenden; 2. R Alderson; 3. J Wolfenden; 4. W Culshaw; 5. T Backhouse.
Middle weights. 1. R Wolfenden; 2. F Heath; 3. J Wolfenden; 4. R Raw; 5. R Tunstall.
Light weights. 1. E G Hodgson; 2. T Mansergh; 3. W Hill; 4. M Verity; 5. J Verity.
Best cow or heifer in calf or milk (farmers and cattle dealers); 1. and 2. G Verity, Upton Rocks, near Widnes; 3. R Ashcroft, Rufford; 4. T H Holmes, Bootle; 5. R Robinson, Kirkdale.
Cows with calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (UK): 1. Potter and Co., Darwen; 2. R Alderson, Bootle; 3. T Backhouse, Liverpool; 4. and 5. W Graves, Leyburn, Yorkshire.
Canadian Cows
Cows in calf or milk. 1. Henry Snowden; 2. G Woodruff.
Fat cow or heifer. 1. T Scarr; 2. F Stoner.
Consolation prize to T Clark, Moor Lane, Crosby.
Special Prizes
£3 3s., given by Messrs Elam and Jackson, veterinary surgeons, Low Hill, for the best cow in Classes l and 2 not having obtained a prize: Henry Snowden.
£2 2s., given by Mr T Lawson, treasurer, for the best cow in classes 3 and 4, not having obtained a prize: T H Bosworth.
£5, £2, and £1, given by Mr W Graves of Wensleydale Auction Mart, Larch Lea, Liverpool, for the best three Fat Cows, which have been purchased from him as dairy cows: 1. T Clark; 2. J Newsholme; 3. T Backhouse.
£3, £2, and £1, given by Mr Thomas Wolfenden, cattle dealer, Waterloo, for the best Three Fat Cows which have been purchased from him as dairy cows: 1. N Strickland; 2. C Swinbank; 3. R Alderson.
£2 and £3, given by Mr W Bradshaw, Fox Street, Liverpool, for Two Fat Cows, the bona-fide property of any of his customers: 1. R Backhouse; 2. T Clark.
Prizes given by Mr W Telford, of Fox Street Mills, Liverpool, for Three Fat Cows, the bona-fide property of his customers: 1. (a churn) M Verity; 2. J Irving; 3. T H Bosworth.
£2 and £1, given by Mr W H S Bevin, dairyman, Walton Road, for the best Dairy Cow, the bone-fide property of a widow or spinster being a cowkeeper in the society's district: 1. Mrs Prescott; 2. Mrs Scholes.
Silver Cup (or value £6 6s.), presented by Mr Benjamin Sykes, Brownlow Hill Mills, for the best Fat Cow in the show: T Backhouse.
Silver Cup (£6 6s.) presented by the proprietors of Hellifield Auction Mart, for the best pair of Dairy Cows, any weight, the bona-fide property of a cowkeeper in the district of the association: R Alderson.
Champion Silver Cup (or value, £7 7s.), presented by the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association for Best Cow in the show: J Wolfenden.
The judges were: Fat cattle - Mr Thomas Walker, Lancaster, Mr Robert Carr, Skipton, Mr Richard Harrison, Burton-in-Lonsdale; Dairy cattle - Mr John Ellis, Ripon; Mr Edward Mason, Kendal.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY – THURSDAY 17th DECEMBER 1891
Under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, the tenth annual show of fat and dairy cattle took place yesterday at the North Haymarket. The show has attained a very high standard, and in some quarters is spoken of as the best out of London. This year the number of exhibits is somewhat smaller than last year, which is more than accounted for by the dearness of provender and the low prices beef has lately been making, the inevitable result being that cowkeepers have not kept their stock quite so long as usual. On the whole the exhibition is well up to the mark of previous years, and a really fine set came up for the opinion of the judge. The dairy cows were a magnificent lot, and remaining in the city till next year, very many may be expected among the fat cows of 1892. Mr T Backhouse (58 Tetlow Street), the energetic Secretary of the association, again carried off the cup for a fat cow weighing over 17cwt. This is the third time Mr Backhouse has gained a distinction, the last being in 1889 and the other about five years previous. The competition was, however, very keen and very fine animals were shown by Mr Frank Heath (57 Mulberry Street, city), Mr Thomas Scarr ( Marlborough Road, Tuebrook) and Mrs Scholes (Ashfield Street, city). The champion dairy cow was that of Mr James Wolfenden (Chapel Street, Waterloo), who has carried this honour off three years in succession with the same cow. The competition was very good; at any rate, one excellent example being shown by Mr Richard Alderson (100 Strand Road, Bootle). There were in the show altogether 163 cows, 92 being included in the fat classes.
The Mayor of Liverpool (Mr J de Bels Adam) visited the show and was very cordially received. He was conducted round by Mr John Verity (the chairman), Mr William Lowe (the vice-chairman), Mr T Lawson (the treasurer), Mr T Backhouse (the secretary), Mr Henry Snowden and Mr Fred Stoner.
PRIZE LIST
Fat Cows
Fat cow, 14½cwt and upwards. 1. T Backhouse; 2. F Heath; 3. T Scarr; 4. Mrs Scholes; 5. Miles Verity.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. J Irving; 2. G Windle; 3. N Strickland; 4. H Snowden; 5. T Lawson.
Fat cow, not exceeding 13cwts. 1. T Clarke; 2. E G Hodgson; 3. T Clark; 4. J Owen; 5. J Newsholme.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. Mrs Parker; 2. F Webster; 3. J and R Atkinson; 4. G Joy; 5. W Davidson.
Consolation prizes
Fat cow, 14½cwt and upwards. 1. E Alderson; 2. Henry Snowden; 3. and 4. T Backhouse.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. F Stoner; 2. J Verity; 3. R Alderson; 4. E Alderson.
Fat cow not exceeding 13cwt. 1 C Swinbank;2. J Verity; 3. W Davidson; 4. T Parrington.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. J Hogg; 2. L Briggs; 3. J Foster; 4. M Verity.
Dairy Cows
Heavy weights. 1. J Wolfenden; 2. R Alderson; 3. J Wolfenden; 4. W Culshaw; 5. T Backhouse.
Middle weights. 1. R Wolfenden; 2. F Heath; 3. J Wolfenden; 4. R Raw; 5. R Tunstall.
Light weights. 1. E G Hodgson; 2. T Mansergh; 3. W Hill; 4. M Verity; 5. J Verity.
Best cow or heifer in calf or milk (farmers and cattle dealers); 1. and 2. G Verity, Upton Rocks, near Widnes; 3. R Ashcroft, Rufford; 4. T H Holmes, Bootle; 5. R Robinson, Kirkdale.
Cows with calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (UK): 1. Potter and Co., Darwen; 2. R Alderson, Bootle; 3. T Backhouse, Liverpool; 4. and 5. W Graves, Leyburn, Yorkshire.
Canadian Cows
Cows in calf or milk. 1. Henry Snowden; 2. G Woodruff.
Fat cow or heifer. 1. T Scarr; 2. F Stoner.
Consolation prize to T Clark, Moor Lane, Crosby.
Special Prizes
£3 3s., given by Messrs Elam and Jackson, veterinary surgeons, Low Hill, for the best cow in Classes l and 2 not having obtained a prize: Henry Snowden.
£2 2s., given by Mr T Lawson, treasurer, for the best cow in classes 3 and 4, not having obtained a prize: T H Bosworth.
£5, £2, and £1, given by Mr W Graves of Wensleydale Auction Mart, Larch Lea, Liverpool, for the best three Fat Cows, which have been purchased from him as dairy cows: 1. T Clark; 2. J Newsholme; 3. T Backhouse.
£3, £2, and £1, given by Mr Thomas Wolfenden, cattle dealer, Waterloo, for the best Three Fat Cows which have been purchased from him as dairy cows: 1. N Strickland; 2. C Swinbank; 3. R Alderson.
£2 and £3, given by Mr W Bradshaw, Fox Street, Liverpool, for Two Fat Cows, the bona-fide property of any of his customers: 1. R Backhouse; 2. T Clark.
Prizes given by Mr W Telford, of Fox Street Mills, Liverpool, for Three Fat Cows, the bona-fide property of his customers: 1. (a churn) M Verity; 2. J Irving; 3. T H Bosworth.
£2 and £1, given by Mr W H S Bevin, dairyman, Walton Road, for the best Dairy Cow, the bone-fide property of a widow or spinster being a cowkeeper in the society's district: 1. Mrs Prescott; 2. Mrs Scholes.
Silver Cup (or value £6 6s.), presented by Mr Benjamin Sykes, Brownlow Hill Mills, for the best Fat Cow in the show: T Backhouse.
Silver Cup (£6 6s.) presented by the proprietors of Hellifield Auction Mart, for the best pair of Dairy Cows, any weight, the bona-fide property of a cowkeeper in the district of the association: R Alderson.
Champion Silver Cup (or value, £7 7s.), presented by the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association for Best Cow in the show: J Wolfenden.
The judges were: Fat cattle - Mr Thomas Walker, Lancaster, Mr Robert Carr, Skipton, Mr Richard Harrison, Burton-in-Lonsdale; Dairy cattle - Mr John Ellis, Ripon; Mr Edward Mason, Kendal.
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 Wolfenden; 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 Wolfenden; 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).
1893
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY – THURSDAY 14th DECEMBER 1893
The twelfth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle in connection with the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, was held at North Haymarket yesterday, and was in every respect a success. The entries numbered 159, which is considered very satisfactory in view of the fact that this year the Canadian classes had to be abandoned. Notwithstanding this palpable drawback, there was no diminution in the number of exhibits, which meant that there was a considerable increase in the English classes.
Prizes
Fat Cow, 14½cwt and upward. 1. W Culshaw; 2. J Walker; 3. H Peel.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. T Willacy; 2. T Read; 3. R Batty.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. E Brownrigg; 3. J Akrigg.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. J Owen ; 2. Mr A Parker; 3. K Alderson.
Fat Cow, 14½cwt and upwards. 1. E Alderson; 2. T Backhouse; 3. N Strickland.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. R Raw; 2. and 3. G Windle.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. J Mercer; 2. H Snowden; 3. C Swinbank.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. F Goth; 2. W Goss; 3. J Owen.
Heavy weights. 1. N Strickland; 2. T Backhouse; 3. W T Dean.
Middle weights. 1. R Raw; 2. Mrs Prescott; 3. E Alderson.
Light weights. 1. R Wolfenden; 2. E Alderson; 3. W Lawson.
Cow or heifer in calf or milk. 1. J Pemberton; 2. J Hulme; 3. J Cook.
Cow in calf or milk (cattle dealers). 1. N Davies; 2. G Ingham; 3. R Robinson.
Cow in calf or milk (open). 1. T Backhouse; 2. W Dean; 3. F Stoner.
Special prizes by tradesmen and others were awarded to: M Verity, G Woodruff, T Read, E Alderson, W Culshaw, J and R Atkinson, J Owen, T Newton, T Hindle, Mrs A Manchester, R Raw, Mrs A Parker, H Peel, E Cave and T Backhouse.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY – THURSDAY 14th DECEMBER 1893
The twelfth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle in connection with the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, was held at North Haymarket yesterday, and was in every respect a success. The entries numbered 159, which is considered very satisfactory in view of the fact that this year the Canadian classes had to be abandoned. Notwithstanding this palpable drawback, there was no diminution in the number of exhibits, which meant that there was a considerable increase in the English classes.
Prizes
Fat Cow, 14½cwt and upward. 1. W Culshaw; 2. J Walker; 3. H Peel.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. T Willacy; 2. T Read; 3. R Batty.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. E Brownrigg; 3. J Akrigg.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. J Owen ; 2. Mr A Parker; 3. K Alderson.
Fat Cow, 14½cwt and upwards. 1. E Alderson; 2. T Backhouse; 3. N Strickland.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. R Raw; 2. and 3. G Windle.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. J Mercer; 2. H Snowden; 3. C Swinbank.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. F Goth; 2. W Goss; 3. J Owen.
Heavy weights. 1. N Strickland; 2. T Backhouse; 3. W T Dean.
Middle weights. 1. R Raw; 2. Mrs Prescott; 3. E Alderson.
Light weights. 1. R Wolfenden; 2. E Alderson; 3. W Lawson.
Cow or heifer in calf or milk. 1. J Pemberton; 2. J Hulme; 3. J Cook.
Cow in calf or milk (cattle dealers). 1. N Davies; 2. G Ingham; 3. R Robinson.
Cow in calf or milk (open). 1. T Backhouse; 2. W Dean; 3. F Stoner.
Special prizes by tradesmen and others were awarded to: M Verity, G Woodruff, T Read, E Alderson, W Culshaw, J and R Atkinson, J Owen, T Newton, T Hindle, Mrs A Manchester, R Raw, Mrs A Parker, H Peel, E Cave and T Backhouse.
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 12th DECEMBER 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 the 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, 19 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; 3. 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 12th DECEMBER 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 the 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, 19 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; 3. 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 cup, 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 lightweight 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 Laycock, 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. Brownlow 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 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 cup, 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 lightweight 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 Laycock, 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. Brownlow 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 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 had an early association with their trade. (Applause.) The Lord Mayor said it 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 had an early association with their trade. (Applause.) The Lord Mayor said it 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; 3. 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; 3. 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.
1900
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 13th DECEMBER 1900
Under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, the 19th annual Christmas Show of fat and dairy cattle was held yesterday at the Old Haymarket. The weather was fine, and consequently there was a larger attendance than at the show last year, when the climatic conditions were anything but of a favourable character. The amount of money offered in prizes was £300, for which there were 184 entries, as compared with 187 at the show held in 1899.
In all classes there was a capital display of cattle, and in many cases the beasts exhibited exceeded the expectations of those interested in the association, of which Alderman J Houlding, J.P., is president, Mr. Frederick Stoner chairman, Mr James Ellison vice-chairman, Mr T Lawson treasurer and Mr Thos. Backhouse secretary. The judges of fat cattle were Mr John Howard (Gargrave) and Mr F Newsome (Ripon), and for dairy cattle Mr W Dagger (Preston) and Mr C. T. Steele (Lancaster). With regard to the principal prize-winners, Mr John Kendal, Blenheim-road, Wavertree, was successful in carrying off the first prize and a silver cup for the champion fat cow, whilst Mr R Wolfenden, of Salisbury-road, Bootle, had the honour of winning the premier award and a silver cup for the champion dairy cow.
Although the Lord Mayor had several important engagements during the day, he found time to visit the show, and congratulated the committee and the officials upon the excellent display of cattle. In the course of a few remarks he said that as a member of the City Council he was able to bear full testimony to the excellence of the milk in Liverpool. (Applause). Councillor John Henderson remarked that he had taken a great interest in the milk supply of Liverpool for the greater portion of his life, and as a member of the City Council he knew that the subject had occupied a good deal of attention. He was pleased to be able to tell them that the report of the medical officer of health seemed to be more favourable year after year. He thought that spoke very well for the cowkeepers of Liverpool (Applause).
The following is a list of the principal winners:-
Class 1. Fat Cow 14 ½ cwt. upwards: 1. and silver cup, J Kendal, Blenheim Road, Wavertree; 3. L Mason, Chapel Road, Garston; 4. Joy Bros., Carlton Avenue, Wavertree; 5. E Halstead, Stanley Road.
Class 2. Fat Cow, not exceeding 14 ½ cwt.: 1. W Akrigg, Whitehouse Farm, Grassendale; 2. H Snowden, Gladstone Road, Seaforth; 3. T Dean, Attwood Street, North Liverpool; 4. R Raw, Queen's Road, Bootle; 5. J Hartley, Hawthorne Grove.
Class 3. Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwt.: 1. W Ellison, Upper Stanhope Street;2. W Batty, Aigburth Road; 3. T Dean, Attwood-street; 4. H Littlefair, Miranda Road; 5. J Chaplow, Abyssinia Street.
Class 4. Fat Cow not exceeding 11 ½ cwt.: 1. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 2. R Goth, Eyes Street, Everton; 3. J Hogg, Back Parkfield Road; 4. J Oversby, Alexander Road, Great Crosby; 5. T Sunter, Selborne Street.
Class 5. Fat Cow 14 ½ cwt and upwards: 1. W Batty, Aigburth Road; 2. Mrs M Smith, Quarry Street, Woolton; 3. J Owen, Newham Street; 4. J Farrer, Moss Farm, Stoneycroft.
Class 6. Fat Cow not exceeding 14 ½ cwt.: 1. W Sayer, Walton Breck Road; 2. R Greenbank, Bedford Road, Walton; 3. F Heath, Mulberry Street; 4. A Askew, Bostock Street.
Class 7. Fat Cow not exceeding 13cwt.: 1. R Porter, South Street, Prince's Park; 2. J Airey, Arthur Street; 3. J Harrison, Robson Street; 4. F Boddy, Miller Street.
Class 8. Fat Cow not exceeding 11 ½ cwt.:1. Mrs Whitfield, Osborne Grove; 2. H Morphet, Garmoyle Road; 3. R Tunstall, Walton Breck Road; 4. R Harper, Chesnut Grove, Wavertree.
Classes 9, 10 and 11, open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the society's district. For Cows in calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes.
Class 9: 1. R Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 2. R Backhouse; 3. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road, Sefton Park; 4. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue and Prince Alfred Road; 5. E Halstead, Stanley Road.
Class 10: 1. J H Robinson, Edge Lane; 2. R Tunstall, Walton Breck Road; 3. R Shinkfield and Son, 95 Gainsborough Road; 4. R Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 5. R Batty and Sons, Prince Alfred Road.
Class 11 and cup: 1. R Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 2. J Kendal, 3. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 4. Mrs Scarr, Sutton Street, Tuebrook; 5. J Hogg, Back Parkfield Road.
Class 12 (for farmers only, within a radius of 20 miles of showyard). For Best Cow or Heifer in Calf or Milk: 1. C Baldwin, Park Style, West Derby; 2. M Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; 3. I Tyrer, Bickerstaffe.
Class 13 (for cattle dealers only). Cow or Calf in Milk most suitable for Dairy purposes: 1. T Hindle, Keble Road, Bootle; 2. and 3. T Wolfenden, Chepstow Street, Walton.
Class 14 (Competition open to the United Kingdom). For Cows in Milk or in Calf, most suitable for dairy purposes: 1. and 3. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue and Prince Alfred Road; 2. R Wolfenden, Knowsley Road, Bootle; 4. T Backhouse, Tetlow Street; 5. L Clark, Hands Street, Litherland.
Class 15. For Irish Cows in Calf or Milk: 1. E Halstead, Stanley; 2. Mrs M Smith, Woolton; 3. Mrs Woodruff, Northumberland Street; 4. E Halstead.
Class 16. For Irish Fat Cows: 1. E Halstead; 2. Mrs Smith, Woolton; 3. W Fawcett, Rothwell Street; 4. Mrs Woodruff, Northumberland Street.
A number of extra prizes were also awarded.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL MERCURY - THURSDAY 13th DECEMBER 1900
Under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, the 19th annual Christmas Show of fat and dairy cattle was held yesterday at the Old Haymarket. The weather was fine, and consequently there was a larger attendance than at the show last year, when the climatic conditions were anything but of a favourable character. The amount of money offered in prizes was £300, for which there were 184 entries, as compared with 187 at the show held in 1899.
In all classes there was a capital display of cattle, and in many cases the beasts exhibited exceeded the expectations of those interested in the association, of which Alderman J Houlding, J.P., is president, Mr. Frederick Stoner chairman, Mr James Ellison vice-chairman, Mr T Lawson treasurer and Mr Thos. Backhouse secretary. The judges of fat cattle were Mr John Howard (Gargrave) and Mr F Newsome (Ripon), and for dairy cattle Mr W Dagger (Preston) and Mr C. T. Steele (Lancaster). With regard to the principal prize-winners, Mr John Kendal, Blenheim-road, Wavertree, was successful in carrying off the first prize and a silver cup for the champion fat cow, whilst Mr R Wolfenden, of Salisbury-road, Bootle, had the honour of winning the premier award and a silver cup for the champion dairy cow.
Although the Lord Mayor had several important engagements during the day, he found time to visit the show, and congratulated the committee and the officials upon the excellent display of cattle. In the course of a few remarks he said that as a member of the City Council he was able to bear full testimony to the excellence of the milk in Liverpool. (Applause). Councillor John Henderson remarked that he had taken a great interest in the milk supply of Liverpool for the greater portion of his life, and as a member of the City Council he knew that the subject had occupied a good deal of attention. He was pleased to be able to tell them that the report of the medical officer of health seemed to be more favourable year after year. He thought that spoke very well for the cowkeepers of Liverpool (Applause).
The following is a list of the principal winners:-
Class 1. Fat Cow 14 ½ cwt. upwards: 1. and silver cup, J Kendal, Blenheim Road, Wavertree; 3. L Mason, Chapel Road, Garston; 4. Joy Bros., Carlton Avenue, Wavertree; 5. E Halstead, Stanley Road.
Class 2. Fat Cow, not exceeding 14 ½ cwt.: 1. W Akrigg, Whitehouse Farm, Grassendale; 2. H Snowden, Gladstone Road, Seaforth; 3. T Dean, Attwood Street, North Liverpool; 4. R Raw, Queen's Road, Bootle; 5. J Hartley, Hawthorne Grove.
Class 3. Fat Cow not exceeding 13 cwt.: 1. W Ellison, Upper Stanhope Street;2. W Batty, Aigburth Road; 3. T Dean, Attwood-street; 4. H Littlefair, Miranda Road; 5. J Chaplow, Abyssinia Street.
Class 4. Fat Cow not exceeding 11 ½ cwt.: 1. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 2. R Goth, Eyes Street, Everton; 3. J Hogg, Back Parkfield Road; 4. J Oversby, Alexander Road, Great Crosby; 5. T Sunter, Selborne Street.
Class 5. Fat Cow 14 ½ cwt and upwards: 1. W Batty, Aigburth Road; 2. Mrs M Smith, Quarry Street, Woolton; 3. J Owen, Newham Street; 4. J Farrer, Moss Farm, Stoneycroft.
Class 6. Fat Cow not exceeding 14 ½ cwt.: 1. W Sayer, Walton Breck Road; 2. R Greenbank, Bedford Road, Walton; 3. F Heath, Mulberry Street; 4. A Askew, Bostock Street.
Class 7. Fat Cow not exceeding 13cwt.: 1. R Porter, South Street, Prince's Park; 2. J Airey, Arthur Street; 3. J Harrison, Robson Street; 4. F Boddy, Miller Street.
Class 8. Fat Cow not exceeding 11 ½ cwt.:1. Mrs Whitfield, Osborne Grove; 2. H Morphet, Garmoyle Road; 3. R Tunstall, Walton Breck Road; 4. R Harper, Chesnut Grove, Wavertree.
Classes 9, 10 and 11, open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the society's district. For Cows in calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes.
Class 9: 1. R Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 2. R Backhouse; 3. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road, Sefton Park; 4. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue and Prince Alfred Road; 5. E Halstead, Stanley Road.
Class 10: 1. J H Robinson, Edge Lane; 2. R Tunstall, Walton Breck Road; 3. R Shinkfield and Son, 95 Gainsborough Road; 4. R Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 5. R Batty and Sons, Prince Alfred Road.
Class 11 and cup: 1. R Wolfenden, Salisbury Road, Bootle; 2. J Kendal, 3. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 4. Mrs Scarr, Sutton Street, Tuebrook; 5. J Hogg, Back Parkfield Road.
Class 12 (for farmers only, within a radius of 20 miles of showyard). For Best Cow or Heifer in Calf or Milk: 1. C Baldwin, Park Style, West Derby; 2. M Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; 3. I Tyrer, Bickerstaffe.
Class 13 (for cattle dealers only). Cow or Calf in Milk most suitable for Dairy purposes: 1. T Hindle, Keble Road, Bootle; 2. and 3. T Wolfenden, Chepstow Street, Walton.
Class 14 (Competition open to the United Kingdom). For Cows in Milk or in Calf, most suitable for dairy purposes: 1. and 3. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue and Prince Alfred Road; 2. R Wolfenden, Knowsley Road, Bootle; 4. T Backhouse, Tetlow Street; 5. L Clark, Hands Street, Litherland.
Class 15. For Irish Cows in Calf or Milk: 1. E Halstead, Stanley; 2. Mrs M Smith, Woolton; 3. Mrs Woodruff, Northumberland Street; 4. E Halstead.
Class 16. For Irish Fat Cows: 1. E Halstead; 2. Mrs Smith, Woolton; 3. W Fawcett, Rothwell Street; 4. Mrs Woodruff, Northumberland Street.
A number of extra prizes were also awarded.
1901
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST - THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER 1901
The members of the above association (of which Alderman John Houlding is the president)are to be congratulated upon the success of their twentieth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, held yesterday in the North Haymarket, which had been placed at their disposal by the Corporation Markets Committee. The various exhibits were exceptionally high class, and the judges in several instances had difficulty in making their awards, so close were the merits of the animals competing that special umpires had to brought into the ring to decide which was the best beast. The entries also were slightly in excess of last year, and it was stated by the secretary that the association generally was in a very flourishing condition. In the forenoon the Lord Mayor (Alderman C Petrie), who is a prize donor, visited the showyard, and complimented the association upon excellence of the exhibition. The champion fat cow of the show was exhibited by Messrs. R. Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue, Liverpool; who as a prize donor, visited the showyard, and complimented the association upon excellence of being awarded silver cups. Cow of the show was exhibited by Messrs. R. Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue, Liverpool; and the champion dairy cow by Messrs. J. and R. Atkinson, 463 Smithdown Road, both animals being awarded silver cups.
The Lord Mayor, who arrived shortly before noon, was received by Mr T Backhouse (secretary) and the committee. The Lord Mayor thanked the members of the association for their kind reception and invitation. The animals exhibited showed that great care had been taken in their breeding and feeding, and he felt sure the association was proud of the show. The secretary had alluded to the way in which the shippons in Liverpool were kept, and he (the Lord Mayor), having visited several of them, could testify to the accuracy of the statement (applause). If they went back twenty or thirty years ago they would agree that the shippons now were in a far better state than formerly. He heartily sympathised with the object of the show, which he understood was to try and benefit the Stanley Hospital in reducing the debt which clung to it.
On the proposition of Mr Backhouse, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Markets Committee for granting the use of the North Haymarket for the purposes of the show. Alderman E. Walker, in responding, remarked that he considered the cowkeepers of Liverpool deserved every credit for the efforts they were making in trying to stamp out cattle disease. Latterly a good deal had been said about the poor quality of milk, most of not being fit for children. The Liverpool Corporation had undertaken (although he could not say he favoured the scheme) to distribute sterilised milk. He, however, hoped the Corporation would go no further in the matter (applause), but, that it would be left to the Cowkeepers of Liverpool, who, he felt sure, supplied the very best milk (hear, hear). His own opinion was that it was not the milk of Liverpool that was to blame, but the want of it. The Secretary here announced that a gentleman, whose name he was not at liberty to mention, had kindly come forward and placed at the disposal of the association two valuable prize animals which he had presented to the committee of the association for the benefit of the Stanley Hospital. This gift, he need not say, would be utilised in the best way possible. The following is the prize-list in order of merit:
Open Classes. Fat Cows 14 1/2 cwt. and upwards: 1. R Batty and Sons;2. W Akrigg; 3. C Mason.
Not exceeding 14 1/2 cwt: 1. R Thwaite; 2. Mrs Goth; 3. J Dugdale.
Not exceeding 11 1/2 cwt: 1. W Batty; 2. E G Hodgson; 3. W T Dean.
Limited to Members of the Association.
Fat Cow 14 1/2 cwt.: 1. T Wolfenden and Son; 2. H Snowdon; 3. J Owen.
Not exceeding 13 cwt: 1. W Mitchell; 2. T Backhouse; 3. Mrs Whitfield.
Not exceeding 11 1/2 cwt.: 1. R Batty and Sons; 2. W Brownrigg; 3. W Batty.
Fat Cows in calf or milk, suitable for dairy purposes:
Class 9: 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. T Backhouse; 3. W T Dean.
Class 10: 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. M Percival; 3. R Tunstall.
Class 11: 1. W T Dean; 2. R Raw; 3. J H Robinson.
Lord Derby's prize for the best Cow in calf or milk: 1. H Staveley (Tarbuck) prize presented by Hon A Stanley, M P.; 2. C Baldwin.
Best Heifer in Show: C Baldwin, presented by W Turton, Corporation of Liverpool.
Open to Cattle Dealers:
Cow in calf or milk: 1. R Scarr; 2. T Chapman; 3. T Hindle.
Cow in calf or milk (open to the United Kingdom): 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. W Bradshaw.
Champion Fat Cow: R. Batty and Son.
Champion Dairy Cow: J and B Atkinson.
The principal officials of the association are Messrs. F Stoner (chairman), J Ellison (vice-chairman) and T Backhouse (secretary). Judges: Fat cattle, Messrs. John Howard (Gargrave) and A Oldfield (Dewsbury); dairy cattle, Messrs. R Ewbank (Leyburn) and J Makinson (Kirkby Lonsdale).
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST - THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER 1901
The members of the above association (of which Alderman John Houlding is the president)are to be congratulated upon the success of their twentieth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, held yesterday in the North Haymarket, which had been placed at their disposal by the Corporation Markets Committee. The various exhibits were exceptionally high class, and the judges in several instances had difficulty in making their awards, so close were the merits of the animals competing that special umpires had to brought into the ring to decide which was the best beast. The entries also were slightly in excess of last year, and it was stated by the secretary that the association generally was in a very flourishing condition. In the forenoon the Lord Mayor (Alderman C Petrie), who is a prize donor, visited the showyard, and complimented the association upon excellence of the exhibition. The champion fat cow of the show was exhibited by Messrs. R. Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue, Liverpool; who as a prize donor, visited the showyard, and complimented the association upon excellence of being awarded silver cups. Cow of the show was exhibited by Messrs. R. Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue, Liverpool; and the champion dairy cow by Messrs. J. and R. Atkinson, 463 Smithdown Road, both animals being awarded silver cups.
The Lord Mayor, who arrived shortly before noon, was received by Mr T Backhouse (secretary) and the committee. The Lord Mayor thanked the members of the association for their kind reception and invitation. The animals exhibited showed that great care had been taken in their breeding and feeding, and he felt sure the association was proud of the show. The secretary had alluded to the way in which the shippons in Liverpool were kept, and he (the Lord Mayor), having visited several of them, could testify to the accuracy of the statement (applause). If they went back twenty or thirty years ago they would agree that the shippons now were in a far better state than formerly. He heartily sympathised with the object of the show, which he understood was to try and benefit the Stanley Hospital in reducing the debt which clung to it.
On the proposition of Mr Backhouse, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Markets Committee for granting the use of the North Haymarket for the purposes of the show. Alderman E. Walker, in responding, remarked that he considered the cowkeepers of Liverpool deserved every credit for the efforts they were making in trying to stamp out cattle disease. Latterly a good deal had been said about the poor quality of milk, most of not being fit for children. The Liverpool Corporation had undertaken (although he could not say he favoured the scheme) to distribute sterilised milk. He, however, hoped the Corporation would go no further in the matter (applause), but, that it would be left to the Cowkeepers of Liverpool, who, he felt sure, supplied the very best milk (hear, hear). His own opinion was that it was not the milk of Liverpool that was to blame, but the want of it. The Secretary here announced that a gentleman, whose name he was not at liberty to mention, had kindly come forward and placed at the disposal of the association two valuable prize animals which he had presented to the committee of the association for the benefit of the Stanley Hospital. This gift, he need not say, would be utilised in the best way possible. The following is the prize-list in order of merit:
Open Classes. Fat Cows 14 1/2 cwt. and upwards: 1. R Batty and Sons;2. W Akrigg; 3. C Mason.
Not exceeding 14 1/2 cwt: 1. R Thwaite; 2. Mrs Goth; 3. J Dugdale.
Not exceeding 11 1/2 cwt: 1. W Batty; 2. E G Hodgson; 3. W T Dean.
Limited to Members of the Association.
Fat Cow 14 1/2 cwt.: 1. T Wolfenden and Son; 2. H Snowdon; 3. J Owen.
Not exceeding 13 cwt: 1. W Mitchell; 2. T Backhouse; 3. Mrs Whitfield.
Not exceeding 11 1/2 cwt.: 1. R Batty and Sons; 2. W Brownrigg; 3. W Batty.
Fat Cows in calf or milk, suitable for dairy purposes:
Class 9: 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. T Backhouse; 3. W T Dean.
Class 10: 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. M Percival; 3. R Tunstall.
Class 11: 1. W T Dean; 2. R Raw; 3. J H Robinson.
Lord Derby's prize for the best Cow in calf or milk: 1. H Staveley (Tarbuck) prize presented by Hon A Stanley, M P.; 2. C Baldwin.
Best Heifer in Show: C Baldwin, presented by W Turton, Corporation of Liverpool.
Open to Cattle Dealers:
Cow in calf or milk: 1. R Scarr; 2. T Chapman; 3. T Hindle.
Cow in calf or milk (open to the United Kingdom): 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. W Bradshaw.
Champion Fat Cow: R. Batty and Son.
Champion Dairy Cow: J and B Atkinson.
The principal officials of the association are Messrs. F Stoner (chairman), J Ellison (vice-chairman) and T Backhouse (secretary). Judges: Fat cattle, Messrs. John Howard (Gargrave) and A Oldfield (Dewsbury); dairy cattle, Messrs. R Ewbank (Leyburn) and J Makinson (Kirkby Lonsdale).
1902
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST — TUESDAY 9th DECEMBER 1902
NOTICE: LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT COWKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION
The twenty-first annual show of fat and dairy cattle will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) 10th, in the North Haymarket, Great Homer Street, Liverpool, under the distinguished patronage of the Right Hon. The Lord Mayor (Councillor W. Rutherford) and the Right Hon. Earl Of Derby, when nearly £360 will be competed for in the various classes. The Show will open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Judging to commence at 10.30. Admission from 10 to 3 will be 1s; and from 3 to 8, 6d. The entire proceeds of the gate-money from 10 to 3 will be given to the Stanley Hospital, and from 3 to 8, to the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Saturday Fund. The Right Hon. The Lord Mayor and other patrons will visit the Show from 11 to 12 o'clock.
THOMAS BACKHOUSE Secretary, 58 Tetlow Street, Liverpool, North. Tel: 188 Anfield.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO — WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER 1902
The twenty-first annual Christmas show of fat stock and dairy cattle, under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, was opened today in the North Haymarket, Cazneau Street, where a large number of dealers and interested public attended during the day. Among those present were Messrs. F Stoner (chairman), James Ellison (vice-chairman), Thomas Lawton (treasurer), T Backhouse (secretary) and Stafford Jackson (veterinary surgeon to the association); while during the forenoon the Lord Mayor (Mr W Rutherford) visited the show in company with Dr Hope (medical officer of health) and Mr R A Hampson (president of the association). The Lord Mayor formally declared the show open and congratulated the society and the city upon being able to provide such a splendid show of prime cattle.
There are about 200 entries in the show’s various classes for cattle, in addition to which there is an excellent display of agricultural implements and vehicles. The judges for fat cattle were Mr John Howard, of Gargrave, and Mr A Oldfield of Dewsbury; while for dairy stock the judges were Mr Edward Mason, of Kendal, and Mr George Holden, of West Longton.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST — TUESDAY 9th DECEMBER 1902
NOTICE: LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT COWKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION
The twenty-first annual show of fat and dairy cattle will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) 10th, in the North Haymarket, Great Homer Street, Liverpool, under the distinguished patronage of the Right Hon. The Lord Mayor (Councillor W. Rutherford) and the Right Hon. Earl Of Derby, when nearly £360 will be competed for in the various classes. The Show will open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Judging to commence at 10.30. Admission from 10 to 3 will be 1s; and from 3 to 8, 6d. The entire proceeds of the gate-money from 10 to 3 will be given to the Stanley Hospital, and from 3 to 8, to the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Saturday Fund. The Right Hon. The Lord Mayor and other patrons will visit the Show from 11 to 12 o'clock.
THOMAS BACKHOUSE Secretary, 58 Tetlow Street, Liverpool, North. Tel: 188 Anfield.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO — WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER 1902
The twenty-first annual Christmas show of fat stock and dairy cattle, under the auspices of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association, was opened today in the North Haymarket, Cazneau Street, where a large number of dealers and interested public attended during the day. Among those present were Messrs. F Stoner (chairman), James Ellison (vice-chairman), Thomas Lawton (treasurer), T Backhouse (secretary) and Stafford Jackson (veterinary surgeon to the association); while during the forenoon the Lord Mayor (Mr W Rutherford) visited the show in company with Dr Hope (medical officer of health) and Mr R A Hampson (president of the association). The Lord Mayor formally declared the show open and congratulated the society and the city upon being able to provide such a splendid show of prime cattle.
There are about 200 entries in the show’s various classes for cattle, in addition to which there is an excellent display of agricultural implements and vehicles. The judges for fat cattle were Mr John Howard, of Gargrave, and Mr A Oldfield of Dewsbury; while for dairy stock the judges were Mr Edward Mason, of Kendal, and Mr George Holden, of West Longton.
1903
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST - THURSDAY 10th DECEMBER 1903
The twenty-second 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. So far as the entries are concerned, the number this year constitutes a record 195, being an Increase of 22 on the figure of last year. Nearly £350 was offered in prizes, and the competition was very keen. Throughout the afternoon and evening the show was largely patronised. The entire proceeds derived from the gate money from ten to three will be given the Stanley Hospital, and from three to eight to the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Saturday Fund.
As to the show itself, the cattle exhibited comprised a splendid lot of beasts. Mr Joseph Burrows, of Garston, won the Earl of Derby's prize for the best cow in calf or milk, as well as securing the second prize given by the Hon. A. Stanley, M.P. The judges were Messrs. J. Howard of Gargrave and A Oldfield of Dewsbury (fat cattle), and G. Moreton of Middlewich, and G Holden of Westhoughton (dairy cattle).
In accordance with the custom of his predecessor, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool visited the show, accompanied the Lady Mayoress. He was introduced to Mr Thomas Backhouse (hon. secretary). His lordship said he offered his congratulations on the extension of the entry list and the improvement in the quality of the cattle shown. The association were deserving success, among other reasons, for their generosity in contributing so liberally as they did to the hospitals.
The following a list of the principal prize winners:
Fat Cow, 14 ½ cwt. and upwards: 1. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 2. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue; 3. B Voce, Nash Street.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14 ½ cwt: 1. R Thwaite, 3 Annerley Street, Earl Road; 2. William Holt, Ellison Street; 3. William Lees, 26 West Derby village.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwt: 1. Mrs Williams, 2 Parkinson Road, Walton; 2. J G Braithwaite, Orchard Farm Dairy, Great Crosby; 3. R Raw and Sons, 20 Town Row, West Derby.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11 ½ cwt: 1. S Foster, 59 Mulberry Street; 2. Fred Stoner, 29 Beaufort Street; 3. J Handley, 15 Mulberry Street.
Best Cow in calf or Milk, open to farmers only within a radius of 20 miles of show yard: 1. and 2. Joseph Burrow, Willow Farm, Garston; 3. W Houghton, Home Farm, Oxton.
Best Heifer not having more than four broad teeth in calf or milk. (For farmers only, within a radius of 20 miles of show yard): 1. G Marsh, Speke; 2. R Boyes, Burton's Farm, Kirkby; 3. W Houghton, Home Farm, Oxton.
Competition for members of the association only, for cows not having obtained a prize in previous classes:
Fat Cow, 14 ½ cwt. and upwards: 1. R Heyes, Walton; 2. and 3. H Snowdon, Seaforth; 4. Fred Stoner, Beaufort Street.
Fat Cow, nor exceeding 14 ½ cwt: 1. R Ellinson, Walton; 2. M Percival, North Hill Street; 3. W Batty, Aigburth Road; 4. J Wright, Beacon Lane.
Fat Cow, not exceeding I3 cwt.: 1. Mrs Wilson and Sons, Moor Lane, Great Crosby; 2. T H Bargh, Helena Street, Walton; 3. John Place, Vine Street; 4. H Robinson, Dickens Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11 ½ cwt: 1. M W Wilkinson, Mill Lane. West Derby; 2. Mrs Whitfield, Osborne Grove; 3. T Shaw, Maple Grove; 4. Joseph Owen, Newsham Street.
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes(Confined to cowkeepers in society's district):
Class A: 1. T Backhouse, Tetlow Street; 2. Mrs C Wolfenden, Beech Street, Bootle; 3. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 4. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue.
Class B: 1. Mrs Joel, Houlding Street, Anfield; 2. W T Dean, Atwood Street; 3. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 4. Robert Batty and Sons, Prince Alfred Road.
Class C: 1. Mrs C Wolfenden, 1 Beech Street, Bootle; 2. J and R Atkinson; 3. E H Hill, Chelsea Road, Litherland; 4. J Whitwell, Avison Street.
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (Cattle dealers only): 1. George Ingham, 13 Smyrna Road, Bootle; 2. and 3. Thos. Hindle, Keble Road, Bootle.
Cows in Calf or Milk most suitable for dairy purposes (Open to the United Kingdom): 1. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue; 2. J and R Atkinson; 3. W O Smethurst, The Orchard, Bury.
Dairy Cow purchased from the Stanley Auction Company: 1. R Batty and Sons; 2. Mrs Joel; 3. Robert Batty; 4. John Kendal, 2 Blenheim Road; 5. J Peacop, Allerton.
Champion Fat Cow: J and R Atkinson.
Champion Dairy Cow: R Batty and Sons.
Butchers' Challenge Cup: G Brown, Keble Street.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST - THURSDAY 10th DECEMBER 1903
The twenty-second 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. So far as the entries are concerned, the number this year constitutes a record 195, being an Increase of 22 on the figure of last year. Nearly £350 was offered in prizes, and the competition was very keen. Throughout the afternoon and evening the show was largely patronised. The entire proceeds derived from the gate money from ten to three will be given the Stanley Hospital, and from three to eight to the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Saturday Fund.
As to the show itself, the cattle exhibited comprised a splendid lot of beasts. Mr Joseph Burrows, of Garston, won the Earl of Derby's prize for the best cow in calf or milk, as well as securing the second prize given by the Hon. A. Stanley, M.P. The judges were Messrs. J. Howard of Gargrave and A Oldfield of Dewsbury (fat cattle), and G. Moreton of Middlewich, and G Holden of Westhoughton (dairy cattle).
In accordance with the custom of his predecessor, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool visited the show, accompanied the Lady Mayoress. He was introduced to Mr Thomas Backhouse (hon. secretary). His lordship said he offered his congratulations on the extension of the entry list and the improvement in the quality of the cattle shown. The association were deserving success, among other reasons, for their generosity in contributing so liberally as they did to the hospitals.
The following a list of the principal prize winners:
Fat Cow, 14 ½ cwt. and upwards: 1. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 2. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue; 3. B Voce, Nash Street.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14 ½ cwt: 1. R Thwaite, 3 Annerley Street, Earl Road; 2. William Holt, Ellison Street; 3. William Lees, 26 West Derby village.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwt: 1. Mrs Williams, 2 Parkinson Road, Walton; 2. J G Braithwaite, Orchard Farm Dairy, Great Crosby; 3. R Raw and Sons, 20 Town Row, West Derby.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11 ½ cwt: 1. S Foster, 59 Mulberry Street; 2. Fred Stoner, 29 Beaufort Street; 3. J Handley, 15 Mulberry Street.
Best Cow in calf or Milk, open to farmers only within a radius of 20 miles of show yard: 1. and 2. Joseph Burrow, Willow Farm, Garston; 3. W Houghton, Home Farm, Oxton.
Best Heifer not having more than four broad teeth in calf or milk. (For farmers only, within a radius of 20 miles of show yard): 1. G Marsh, Speke; 2. R Boyes, Burton's Farm, Kirkby; 3. W Houghton, Home Farm, Oxton.
Competition for members of the association only, for cows not having obtained a prize in previous classes:
Fat Cow, 14 ½ cwt. and upwards: 1. R Heyes, Walton; 2. and 3. H Snowdon, Seaforth; 4. Fred Stoner, Beaufort Street.
Fat Cow, nor exceeding 14 ½ cwt: 1. R Ellinson, Walton; 2. M Percival, North Hill Street; 3. W Batty, Aigburth Road; 4. J Wright, Beacon Lane.
Fat Cow, not exceeding I3 cwt.: 1. Mrs Wilson and Sons, Moor Lane, Great Crosby; 2. T H Bargh, Helena Street, Walton; 3. John Place, Vine Street; 4. H Robinson, Dickens Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11 ½ cwt: 1. M W Wilkinson, Mill Lane. West Derby; 2. Mrs Whitfield, Osborne Grove; 3. T Shaw, Maple Grove; 4. Joseph Owen, Newsham Street.
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes(Confined to cowkeepers in society's district):
Class A: 1. T Backhouse, Tetlow Street; 2. Mrs C Wolfenden, Beech Street, Bootle; 3. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 4. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue.
Class B: 1. Mrs Joel, Houlding Street, Anfield; 2. W T Dean, Atwood Street; 3. J and R Atkinson, Smithdown Road; 4. Robert Batty and Sons, Prince Alfred Road.
Class C: 1. Mrs C Wolfenden, 1 Beech Street, Bootle; 2. J and R Atkinson; 3. E H Hill, Chelsea Road, Litherland; 4. J Whitwell, Avison Street.
Cows in Calf or Milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (Cattle dealers only): 1. George Ingham, 13 Smyrna Road, Bootle; 2. and 3. Thos. Hindle, Keble Road, Bootle.
Cows in Calf or Milk most suitable for dairy purposes (Open to the United Kingdom): 1. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue; 2. J and R Atkinson; 3. W O Smethurst, The Orchard, Bury.
Dairy Cow purchased from the Stanley Auction Company: 1. R Batty and Sons; 2. Mrs Joel; 3. Robert Batty; 4. John Kendal, 2 Blenheim Road; 5. J Peacop, Allerton.
Champion Fat Cow: J and R Atkinson.
Champion Dairy Cow: R Batty and Sons.
Butchers' Challenge Cup: G Brown, Keble Street.
1904
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 1904
Today the twenty-third annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, in connection with the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, is being held at the North Haymarket. There are 194 entries, a decrease of one on the previous year.
Some of the winners:
Fat Cow, 14½cwt and upwards. 1. Robert Voce, Nash Street; 2. Joy Bros, Carlton Dairy, Smithdown Road; 3. W T Dean, Attwood Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. W Culshaw, 49 Marlborough Street; 2. J Kendall, 2 Blenheim Road; 3. E Williams, Old Roan, Aintree.
Fat Cow, 14½cwt and upwards (not winning a previous prize). 1. William Sayer, 264 Walton Road; 2. L Briggs, Rachel Street; 3. Robert Tunstall, 190 Walton Breck Road.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½cwt (not winning a previous prize). 1. T Backhouse, 58 Tetlow Street; 2. J Owen, 2 Newsham Street; 3. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 1904
Today the twenty-third annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, in connection with the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, is being held at the North Haymarket. There are 194 entries, a decrease of one on the previous year.
Some of the winners:
Fat Cow, 14½cwt and upwards. 1. Robert Voce, Nash Street; 2. Joy Bros, Carlton Dairy, Smithdown Road; 3. W T Dean, Attwood Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. W Culshaw, 49 Marlborough Street; 2. J Kendall, 2 Blenheim Road; 3. E Williams, Old Roan, Aintree.
Fat Cow, 14½cwt and upwards (not winning a previous prize). 1. William Sayer, 264 Walton Road; 2. L Briggs, Rachel Street; 3. Robert Tunstall, 190 Walton Breck Road.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½cwt (not winning a previous prize). 1. T Backhouse, 58 Tetlow Street; 2. J Owen, 2 Newsham Street; 3. R Batty and Sons, Arundel Avenue.
1905
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST – THURSDAY 14th DECEMBER 1905
The twenty-fourth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, in connection with the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, took place yesterday at the North Haymarket, and throughout the day was largely attended. This year’s show constituted a record in the history of the society, both in point of entries and in the quality of the cattle. The number of entries was 222, compared with 194 last year, and all the classes were well filled.
Prize List
Fat cow, 14½cwt and upward. 1. W Batty, Liverpool; 2. J Wolfenden, Waterloo; 3. Mrs A Herd; 4. E Williams and Sons, Aintree; 5. T Sunter.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. Mrs Holman, Walton; 2. J Capstick, Walton; 3. J G Braithwaite, Great Crosby; 4. G Bennett, Prescot; 5. W Batty.
Fat cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. Mrs Goth, Everton; 2. R Thwaite; 3. R Raw and Sons, West Derby; 4. J G Braithwaite; 5. Mrs Wilson and Sons, Great Crosby.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. W T Morton; 2. R Voce; 3. Mrs A Beck and Sons; 4. W Capstick.
Fat cow, 14½cwt and upward. 1. R Raw, Bootle; 2. R Voce; 3. J Hartley; 3. E Williams and Sons.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. M Wilkinson, West Derby; 2. J Kendal, Sefton Park; 3. C Wilson and Sons, Great Crosby; 4. W Culshaw.
Fat cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. J and R Atkinson, Wavertree; 2. J Wolfenden; 3. B R Barrow; 4. W Akrigg.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. Mrs Harper; 2. Mrs A Beck and Sons; 3. T Stockdale; 4. J Thompson.
Cow, in calf or milk. 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. R Batty, Wavertree; 3. W Akrigg; 4. Mrs Wilson and Sons; 5. T Sunter.
Class 10. 1. G Rutter; 2. C E Bateman, Aigburth; 3. T Shaw, Sefton Park; 5. W Akrigg.
Class 11. 1. W T Dean; 2. J Moore; 3. Mrs A Herd; 4. Mrs A Beck and Sons; 5. R Raw.
Cows in calf or milk (UK); 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. J Ashcroft; 3. R Batty and Sons; 4. W Akrigg; 5. M Verity.
Butchers’ Challenge Cup: 1. Mrs Goth, Everton; 2. John Kendal, Sefton Park; 3. J and R Atkinson; 4. John Ashcroft, Aughton; 5. W Batty.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST – THURSDAY 14th DECEMBER 1905
The twenty-fourth annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, in connection with the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, took place yesterday at the North Haymarket, and throughout the day was largely attended. This year’s show constituted a record in the history of the society, both in point of entries and in the quality of the cattle. The number of entries was 222, compared with 194 last year, and all the classes were well filled.
Prize List
Fat cow, 14½cwt and upward. 1. W Batty, Liverpool; 2. J Wolfenden, Waterloo; 3. Mrs A Herd; 4. E Williams and Sons, Aintree; 5. T Sunter.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. Mrs Holman, Walton; 2. J Capstick, Walton; 3. J G Braithwaite, Great Crosby; 4. G Bennett, Prescot; 5. W Batty.
Fat cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. Mrs Goth, Everton; 2. R Thwaite; 3. R Raw and Sons, West Derby; 4. J G Braithwaite; 5. Mrs Wilson and Sons, Great Crosby.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. W T Morton; 2. R Voce; 3. Mrs A Beck and Sons; 4. W Capstick.
Fat cow, 14½cwt and upward. 1. R Raw, Bootle; 2. R Voce; 3. J Hartley; 3. E Williams and Sons.
Fat cow, not exceeding 14½cwt. 1. M Wilkinson, West Derby; 2. J Kendal, Sefton Park; 3. C Wilson and Sons, Great Crosby; 4. W Culshaw.
Fat cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. J and R Atkinson, Wavertree; 2. J Wolfenden; 3. B R Barrow; 4. W Akrigg.
Fat cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. Mrs Harper; 2. Mrs A Beck and Sons; 3. T Stockdale; 4. J Thompson.
Cow, in calf or milk. 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. R Batty, Wavertree; 3. W Akrigg; 4. Mrs Wilson and Sons; 5. T Sunter.
Class 10. 1. G Rutter; 2. C E Bateman, Aigburth; 3. T Shaw, Sefton Park; 5. W Akrigg.
Class 11. 1. W T Dean; 2. J Moore; 3. Mrs A Herd; 4. Mrs A Beck and Sons; 5. R Raw.
Cows in calf or milk (UK); 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. J Ashcroft; 3. R Batty and Sons; 4. W Akrigg; 5. M Verity.
Butchers’ Challenge Cup: 1. Mrs Goth, Everton; 2. John Kendal, Sefton Park; 3. J and R Atkinson; 4. John Ashcroft, Aughton; 5. W Batty.
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. Harper, 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, Rawcliffe 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. Harper, 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, Rawcliffe 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.
1907
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST — THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER 1907
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Dr. Richard Caton), accompanied by Sir Robert A Hampson (president of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association), Mr. Fred Stoner (chairman), and Mr. T Backhouse (secretary), yesterday visited the association's twenty-sixth Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, opened at the North Haymarket. The entries numbered 203, a considerable increase on last December; whilst the quality fully reached the high standard latterly credited to the local dairies. Among the fat cattle was a large majority of beasts evenly fleshed and in prime condition. The opening attendance indicated that the gate money, which goes to hospital funds, would yield a goodly sum for medical charity.
When all present had lined the judging ring, Mr. Backhouse pronounced the quality of the show second to none in the kingdom, and spoke of the pleasant cooperation between the cowkeepers and the sanitary authority. The Health Committee and the medical officer (Dr. E. W. Hope) were friends not only of the public but likewise of the dairymen. In former times a tenant might be unable to get his shippon improved, but today the landlord had to take his part in modernisation. The Liverpool dairies took rank among the best in the country, and deputations came on tours of inspection from all parts. To welcome the Lord Mayor in the name the association, he would call upon Sir Robert Hampson, their president, one who, by the interest took in the association, and the eloquent and practical speech he made at the annual dinner, might have been a cowkeeper all his life. Sir Robert Hampson, in extending a cordial welcome the Lord Mayor, congratulated his lordship on coming into association with one of the most important trades of Liverpool, one which provided a chief element of food supply in the shape of milk. The Lord Mayor would see, in that show, the excellent class of cattle sent into the dairies of the city, and would understand why the Liverpool dairies and milk supply were second to none in the country. He congratulated the exhibitors on the success of the show, which contained more entries than last year, and which he hoped would continue to advance.
The Lord Mayor, greeted with cheers, expressed thanks for his reception, and said it was a great pleasure for him to come and see this magnificent show and the perfection to which breeding stock had been brought. As a medical man, he knew how enormously important it was for the public health, that the milk supply should be good and pure. He also knew how the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association had done more than any other body to secure a pure and thoroughly sound milk supply. He might add that he had become a member of an association in London which was founded in order to extend, if possible, to the whole England, some of the advantages of milk supply which Liverpool happily enjoyed through the efforts of the Cowkeepers’ Association. He was the more interested in their exhibition because, one time, he himself possessed a great number of shorthorns. He should see all he could of the show in the brief time at his disposal, and wished the continued prosperity.
Mr. Backhouse, before conducting the Lord Mayor to a point where a parade of the cattle could be viewed, remarked that the members of the association must not be confused with the cowkeepers, described in the Press, who hawked milk in open cans up back yards, where contamination from ashpits and doormat and carpet-shaking was inevitable. He was glad to say that the medical officer of health had taken note of this danger, and would deal with it in the next omnibus bill promoted by the Corporation Parliament. The members of the association delivered milk at the front doors of the houses, though he frankly admitted that the name of the secretary suggested a “back house” supply. Looking at the records of summonses at the police court for doctored or watered milk, he thought the time had arrived when the association should publish the names of its members, who supplied "genuine milk at 4d per quart, and no back entry work". The Lord Mayor, having inspected the exhibition, left amid renewed cheering.
AWARDS. Prizes were given by the Earl of Derby, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Sir Robert Hampson, the Hon. Arthur Stanley M.P., Colonel R. Ireland-Blackburne, the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society, and the Liverpool Butchers’ Association, and many private firms. The judges were:—Fat cattle, Mr. Thomas Clark (Huyton) and Mr. Edwin Peat (Sheffield); dairy cattle, Mr. George Holden (Westhoughton) and Mr. John Howard (Gargrave).
PRIZE LIST
Fat Cow, 14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. L Mason, Garston; 2. T Backhouse; 3. Wm Dolby; 4. R Fawkes, Wavertree; 5. R Raw and Sons; 6. R Voce.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwts.: 1. A Joy, Garston; 2. W Lawson; 3. A Williams; 4. W Beardwood; 5. J G Braithwaite; 6. Mrs Parker; 7. J Millward; 8. G Rutter.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwts.: 1. W Robinson; 2. H Littlefair, Bootle; 3. G Bennett, Prescot; 4. A Joy, Garston; 5. Mrs Dughill, Everton; 6. E H Hill, Bootle; 7. W T Dean.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwts.: 1. J Handley; 2. H Whitehead, Tuebrook; 3. W Brownrigg; 4. J Thwaite; 5. J Owen; 6. E Askew, Tuebrook.
Cows, calved, under 10 cwts and Cows in calf, under 11 cwts.: 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. Mrs Joel, Anfield; 3. W T Dean; 4. Mrs Prescott.
Cattle Dealers, cows in calf or milk: T Chapman.
Open Competition, cows in calf or milk: 1. Mrs Evans; 2. J and R Atkinson, Wavertree; 3. R Raw.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST — THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER 1907
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Dr. Richard Caton), accompanied by Sir Robert A Hampson (president of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association), Mr. Fred Stoner (chairman), and Mr. T Backhouse (secretary), yesterday visited the association's twenty-sixth Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, opened at the North Haymarket. The entries numbered 203, a considerable increase on last December; whilst the quality fully reached the high standard latterly credited to the local dairies. Among the fat cattle was a large majority of beasts evenly fleshed and in prime condition. The opening attendance indicated that the gate money, which goes to hospital funds, would yield a goodly sum for medical charity.
When all present had lined the judging ring, Mr. Backhouse pronounced the quality of the show second to none in the kingdom, and spoke of the pleasant cooperation between the cowkeepers and the sanitary authority. The Health Committee and the medical officer (Dr. E. W. Hope) were friends not only of the public but likewise of the dairymen. In former times a tenant might be unable to get his shippon improved, but today the landlord had to take his part in modernisation. The Liverpool dairies took rank among the best in the country, and deputations came on tours of inspection from all parts. To welcome the Lord Mayor in the name the association, he would call upon Sir Robert Hampson, their president, one who, by the interest took in the association, and the eloquent and practical speech he made at the annual dinner, might have been a cowkeeper all his life. Sir Robert Hampson, in extending a cordial welcome the Lord Mayor, congratulated his lordship on coming into association with one of the most important trades of Liverpool, one which provided a chief element of food supply in the shape of milk. The Lord Mayor would see, in that show, the excellent class of cattle sent into the dairies of the city, and would understand why the Liverpool dairies and milk supply were second to none in the country. He congratulated the exhibitors on the success of the show, which contained more entries than last year, and which he hoped would continue to advance.
The Lord Mayor, greeted with cheers, expressed thanks for his reception, and said it was a great pleasure for him to come and see this magnificent show and the perfection to which breeding stock had been brought. As a medical man, he knew how enormously important it was for the public health, that the milk supply should be good and pure. He also knew how the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association had done more than any other body to secure a pure and thoroughly sound milk supply. He might add that he had become a member of an association in London which was founded in order to extend, if possible, to the whole England, some of the advantages of milk supply which Liverpool happily enjoyed through the efforts of the Cowkeepers’ Association. He was the more interested in their exhibition because, one time, he himself possessed a great number of shorthorns. He should see all he could of the show in the brief time at his disposal, and wished the continued prosperity.
Mr. Backhouse, before conducting the Lord Mayor to a point where a parade of the cattle could be viewed, remarked that the members of the association must not be confused with the cowkeepers, described in the Press, who hawked milk in open cans up back yards, where contamination from ashpits and doormat and carpet-shaking was inevitable. He was glad to say that the medical officer of health had taken note of this danger, and would deal with it in the next omnibus bill promoted by the Corporation Parliament. The members of the association delivered milk at the front doors of the houses, though he frankly admitted that the name of the secretary suggested a “back house” supply. Looking at the records of summonses at the police court for doctored or watered milk, he thought the time had arrived when the association should publish the names of its members, who supplied "genuine milk at 4d per quart, and no back entry work". The Lord Mayor, having inspected the exhibition, left amid renewed cheering.
AWARDS. Prizes were given by the Earl of Derby, the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Sir Robert Hampson, the Hon. Arthur Stanley M.P., Colonel R. Ireland-Blackburne, the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society, and the Liverpool Butchers’ Association, and many private firms. The judges were:—Fat cattle, Mr. Thomas Clark (Huyton) and Mr. Edwin Peat (Sheffield); dairy cattle, Mr. George Holden (Westhoughton) and Mr. John Howard (Gargrave).
PRIZE LIST
Fat Cow, 14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. L Mason, Garston; 2. T Backhouse; 3. Wm Dolby; 4. R Fawkes, Wavertree; 5. R Raw and Sons; 6. R Voce.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwts.: 1. A Joy, Garston; 2. W Lawson; 3. A Williams; 4. W Beardwood; 5. J G Braithwaite; 6. Mrs Parker; 7. J Millward; 8. G Rutter.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwts.: 1. W Robinson; 2. H Littlefair, Bootle; 3. G Bennett, Prescot; 4. A Joy, Garston; 5. Mrs Dughill, Everton; 6. E H Hill, Bootle; 7. W T Dean.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwts.: 1. J Handley; 2. H Whitehead, Tuebrook; 3. W Brownrigg; 4. J Thwaite; 5. J Owen; 6. E Askew, Tuebrook.
Cows, calved, under 10 cwts and Cows in calf, under 11 cwts.: 1. J and R Atkinson; 2. Mrs Joel, Anfield; 3. W T Dean; 4. Mrs Prescott.
Cattle Dealers, cows in calf or milk: T Chapman.
Open Competition, cows in calf or milk: 1. Mrs Evans; 2. J and R Atkinson, Wavertree; 3. R Raw.
1908
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST — WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 1908
To-day the great dairy show at Liverpool focussed on the prize animals at the dairy exhibitions of northern districts. The champions Hellifield and Poulton, and the first price winners at Preston, Bentham and other districts were in the classes. The show, held under the auspices of the Liverpool Cowkeepers’ Association, was record for entry. The city alone takes 10,000 dairy cows a year, chiefly from the districts between Preston and Penrith. There was a very strong northern interest in, and attendance at, to-day’s show. Alderman Roberts, of the Health Committee, ceremoniously opened the show in the absence the Lord Mayor, who is in London arranging for a visit of the Royal Agricultural Society of All England to Liverpool next year. In calved cows weighing under l0 cwt., Mrs. A. Beck and Son won with the comely big-bagged cow which was first at Preston and at Bentham. There was a tremendous entry of dairy cows for the prizes offered by the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society. Here Mr. T. Shaw won with a fresh young cow, with capacious bag, sold by Mr Anthony Nelson, and bought in Scotland as a heifer by Mr. George Duxbury. There were some fine cattle in the ring bred on the farms of Lonsdale, Cumberland, and Westmorland. The judges were George Holden, Westhoughton, and John Howard, Paget Hall, Gargrave
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST — WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 1908
To-day the great dairy show at Liverpool focussed on the prize animals at the dairy exhibitions of northern districts. The champions Hellifield and Poulton, and the first price winners at Preston, Bentham and other districts were in the classes. The show, held under the auspices of the Liverpool Cowkeepers’ Association, was record for entry. The city alone takes 10,000 dairy cows a year, chiefly from the districts between Preston and Penrith. There was a very strong northern interest in, and attendance at, to-day’s show. Alderman Roberts, of the Health Committee, ceremoniously opened the show in the absence the Lord Mayor, who is in London arranging for a visit of the Royal Agricultural Society of All England to Liverpool next year. In calved cows weighing under l0 cwt., Mrs. A. Beck and Son won with the comely big-bagged cow which was first at Preston and at Bentham. There was a tremendous entry of dairy cows for the prizes offered by the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society. Here Mr. T. Shaw won with a fresh young cow, with capacious bag, sold by Mr Anthony Nelson, and bought in Scotland as a heifer by Mr. George Duxbury. There were some fine cattle in the ring bred on the farms of Lonsdale, Cumberland, and Westmorland. The judges were George Holden, Westhoughton, and John Howard, Paget Hall, Gargrave
1909
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST — THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER 1909
The City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association has much to congratulate itself upon in connection with its 28th annual show of fat and dairy cattle held yesterday, in the North Haymarket, Great Homer-street, Liverpool. In the first place the organisation has the dual satisfaction of knowing that not only were the entries in point of numbers a record, but that the quality of the exhibits was uniformly of a superior description. Besides this, the members of the association have the comforting reflection that they have, by repeating a benevolent plan, materially aided the medical charities of the city and district. The entire proceeds realised by payments for admission from ten o’clock to three o’clock will be given to Stanley Hospital, and the gate receipts between three o’clock and eight o’clock will help swell the resources of the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Saturday Fund.
There was a large attendance of the public. In regard to number of entries, it is a matter for gratification that the aggregate constituted a record—namely, 229, compared with 209 last year. Nearly £4OO was offered in prizes. In almost every one of the eighteen classes the exhibits, individually and collectively, were appraised as complying with all the requirements associated with the best specimens of cattle in the country. The dairy cows were especially commendable group, and the judges were on more than one occasion hard put to in their awards. In addition to the ordinary schedule prizes there wore thirty-two special awards, including silver cups. The judges were: Fat cattle, Messrs. Thomas Clark (Ladycroft, Huyton) and Edwin Peat (Half-way House, Sheffield), and Dairy cattle, Messrs. John Howard (Paget Hall, Gargrave, Yorkshire) and William Foster (Thorsby Caperby, Yorkshire).
At midday the Lord Mayor, who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, visited the show. They were received by Sir Hampson (president of the association). Mr. F Stoner (chairman), Mr Joshua Burrow (vice-chairman), Mr T Lawson (treasurer), and Mr Thomas Backhouse (secretary). There were also present Alderman Ephraim Walker (chairman of the Corporation markets Committee) and Dr Hope (medical officer of health).
Mr Backhouse extended a cordial welcome to the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. He remarked that they were particularly pleased to see the Lady Mayoress. It was unusual for them to be honoured with the company of a Lady Mayoress. They hoped her ladyship’s presence would act as an incentive to the ladies connected with dairying.
Sir Robert Hampson in proposing a vote of thanks to the Lord Mayor, said that was not the first occasion upon which his lordship had visited the show; in years gone by he had been there in his private capacity. No one knew better than his lordship the value of the work of the Cowkeepers’ Association. They regarded it as a great privilege to see his lordship there, endorsing the importance of their work to the community at large. He believed it was the first time that a lady Mayoress had visited the show, and he hoped it was a precedent that would be followed in future. It afforded them pleasure to know that the show was a record one in point of entries. The association showed a generous instinct and devotion to public duty by their method of dealing with the gate receipts, and they hoped that their efforts to benefit the hospitals would exceed anything they had been able to do in the past in the same direction. The association also gave the handsome sum of £100 to the forthcoming Royal Show at Liverpool, thereby showing their sense of the importance of the show to the city. Mr Backhouse responded and the thanks were warmly accorded.
The Lord Mayor, in acknowledging the compliment, said it had afforded the Lady Mayoress the utmost possible pleasure to be present. Ladies as a rule had more to do with the superintending of dairying arrangements than men and therefore it was desirable that they should be present on such an occasion. Shows of that description undoubtedly were beneficial to the community inasmuch as they encouraged a spirit of emulation amongst dairymen in connection with the production of the best milk possible. That association had done a great deal in the past in creating a good feeling between the milkmen of the city and the officials of the municipality.
Subsequently, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress were conducted through the show, the tour being much enjoyed by them. Appended is the List of Awards:
(Open to all bona-fide Cowkeepers in the Society’s District.)
Fat Cows, 14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. L Mason, Garston; 2. J Stockdale, Bloom Street; 3. Mrs Williams, Walton; 4. R Shaw, Wavertree; 5. F S Allen, Old Swan.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 14½ cwt.: 1. W Lawson, Eversley Street; 2. Mrs Newhouse, Russian Drive; 3. E J Hogg, Parkfield Road South; 4. J G Braithwaite, Crosby; 5. J Breakes, Bootle.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 13 cwt.: 1. J Wolfenden, Waterloo; 2. J Thwaite, Edge Lane; 3. T H Bargh, Walton; 4. J Capstick, Walton; 5. J and M Harper, Clifton Road East.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 11½ cwt.: 1. R Voce, Liverpool; 2. R Greenbank, Walton; 3. S Allen, Gainsborough Road South; 4. R Haygarth, Walton; 5. W Culshaw, Marlborough Road.
(Limited to Members of the Association)
Fat Cows, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. T E Allen; 2. E Joy; 3. T Parrington; 4. Mrs Newhouse.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 14½ cwt.: 1. R Raw; 2. J Owen; 3. R Thwaite; 5. Mrs Evans.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 13 cwt.: 1. C E Bateman; 2. H Wood; 3. E Brownrigg and Sons; 4. W H Mitchell.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 11½ cwt.: 1. J Moore, St Michael’s; 2. J J Close; 3. J Stockdale; 4. G Bennett.
Cows calved, over 12 cwt. and Cows in calf over 13 cwt.: 1. J Whitwell; 2. W Batty; 3. Mrs Beck; 4. T Swidenbank; 5. W Batty.
Cows calved, over 11 cwt and Cows in calf over 12 cwt.: 1. Mrs Jackson; 2. Mrs Wilson; 3. T J Parrington; 4. Mrs Smith; 5. Mrs Evans.
Cows calved, over 10 cwt and Cows in calf over 11 cwt.: 1. Mrs Hird; 2. Mrs Wilson; 3. Mrs Beck; 4. R Batty; 5. W T Morton.
Cows calved, under 10 cwt and Cows in calf under 11 cwt.: 1. H Wood, Tuebrook; 2. J R Dinsdale, Old Swan; 3. R Raw, Bootle; 4. J Clare.
Cow, in calf or milk: 1. J Pemberton, Bold; 2. and 3. P Ball, Netherton.
Heifer, not having more than four broad teeth, in calf or milk: 1. C Baldwin, West Derby; 2. and 3. J Lister snr., Knotty Ash.
Cow, in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (for cattle dealers only): 1. G Ingham, Bootle; 2. T Hindle, Bootle; 3. T Chapman.
Cow, in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (open): 1. R Raw, Bootle; 2. Mrs Beck and Sons; 3. W Batty, Aigburth; 4. R Batty, Wavertree; 5. J Pemberton, Bold.
Prizes given by Mr Robert Scarr, Stanley Cattle Market Auction Mart, and Oak Leigh, Tuebrook, for dairy cows which have been purchased from him from October 1st to day of show: 1. R Raw; 2. W Batty; 3. Mrs Jackson; 4. T J Parrington.
Prizes given by Mr Samuel Lambert, Haymarket Hotel Yard, for dairy cows which have been purchased from him within six weeks from the day of the show: 1. E Williams; 2. M H Dugdill.
Silver Cup for Champion Fat Cow: L Mason.
Silver Cup for Champion Dairy Cow: J Whitwell.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST — THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER 1909
The City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association has much to congratulate itself upon in connection with its 28th annual show of fat and dairy cattle held yesterday, in the North Haymarket, Great Homer-street, Liverpool. In the first place the organisation has the dual satisfaction of knowing that not only were the entries in point of numbers a record, but that the quality of the exhibits was uniformly of a superior description. Besides this, the members of the association have the comforting reflection that they have, by repeating a benevolent plan, materially aided the medical charities of the city and district. The entire proceeds realised by payments for admission from ten o’clock to three o’clock will be given to Stanley Hospital, and the gate receipts between three o’clock and eight o’clock will help swell the resources of the Liverpool and Bootle Hospital Saturday Fund.
There was a large attendance of the public. In regard to number of entries, it is a matter for gratification that the aggregate constituted a record—namely, 229, compared with 209 last year. Nearly £4OO was offered in prizes. In almost every one of the eighteen classes the exhibits, individually and collectively, were appraised as complying with all the requirements associated with the best specimens of cattle in the country. The dairy cows were especially commendable group, and the judges were on more than one occasion hard put to in their awards. In addition to the ordinary schedule prizes there wore thirty-two special awards, including silver cups. The judges were: Fat cattle, Messrs. Thomas Clark (Ladycroft, Huyton) and Edwin Peat (Half-way House, Sheffield), and Dairy cattle, Messrs. John Howard (Paget Hall, Gargrave, Yorkshire) and William Foster (Thorsby Caperby, Yorkshire).
At midday the Lord Mayor, who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, visited the show. They were received by Sir Hampson (president of the association). Mr. F Stoner (chairman), Mr Joshua Burrow (vice-chairman), Mr T Lawson (treasurer), and Mr Thomas Backhouse (secretary). There were also present Alderman Ephraim Walker (chairman of the Corporation markets Committee) and Dr Hope (medical officer of health).
Mr Backhouse extended a cordial welcome to the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. He remarked that they were particularly pleased to see the Lady Mayoress. It was unusual for them to be honoured with the company of a Lady Mayoress. They hoped her ladyship’s presence would act as an incentive to the ladies connected with dairying.
Sir Robert Hampson in proposing a vote of thanks to the Lord Mayor, said that was not the first occasion upon which his lordship had visited the show; in years gone by he had been there in his private capacity. No one knew better than his lordship the value of the work of the Cowkeepers’ Association. They regarded it as a great privilege to see his lordship there, endorsing the importance of their work to the community at large. He believed it was the first time that a lady Mayoress had visited the show, and he hoped it was a precedent that would be followed in future. It afforded them pleasure to know that the show was a record one in point of entries. The association showed a generous instinct and devotion to public duty by their method of dealing with the gate receipts, and they hoped that their efforts to benefit the hospitals would exceed anything they had been able to do in the past in the same direction. The association also gave the handsome sum of £100 to the forthcoming Royal Show at Liverpool, thereby showing their sense of the importance of the show to the city. Mr Backhouse responded and the thanks were warmly accorded.
The Lord Mayor, in acknowledging the compliment, said it had afforded the Lady Mayoress the utmost possible pleasure to be present. Ladies as a rule had more to do with the superintending of dairying arrangements than men and therefore it was desirable that they should be present on such an occasion. Shows of that description undoubtedly were beneficial to the community inasmuch as they encouraged a spirit of emulation amongst dairymen in connection with the production of the best milk possible. That association had done a great deal in the past in creating a good feeling between the milkmen of the city and the officials of the municipality.
Subsequently, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress were conducted through the show, the tour being much enjoyed by them. Appended is the List of Awards:
(Open to all bona-fide Cowkeepers in the Society’s District.)
Fat Cows, 14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. L Mason, Garston; 2. J Stockdale, Bloom Street; 3. Mrs Williams, Walton; 4. R Shaw, Wavertree; 5. F S Allen, Old Swan.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 14½ cwt.: 1. W Lawson, Eversley Street; 2. Mrs Newhouse, Russian Drive; 3. E J Hogg, Parkfield Road South; 4. J G Braithwaite, Crosby; 5. J Breakes, Bootle.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 13 cwt.: 1. J Wolfenden, Waterloo; 2. J Thwaite, Edge Lane; 3. T H Bargh, Walton; 4. J Capstick, Walton; 5. J and M Harper, Clifton Road East.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 11½ cwt.: 1. R Voce, Liverpool; 2. R Greenbank, Walton; 3. S Allen, Gainsborough Road South; 4. R Haygarth, Walton; 5. W Culshaw, Marlborough Road.
(Limited to Members of the Association)
Fat Cows, 14½ cwt. and upwards: 1. T E Allen; 2. E Joy; 3. T Parrington; 4. Mrs Newhouse.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 14½ cwt.: 1. R Raw; 2. J Owen; 3. R Thwaite; 5. Mrs Evans.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 13 cwt.: 1. C E Bateman; 2. H Wood; 3. E Brownrigg and Sons; 4. W H Mitchell.
Fat Cows, not exceeding 11½ cwt.: 1. J Moore, St Michael’s; 2. J J Close; 3. J Stockdale; 4. G Bennett.
Cows calved, over 12 cwt. and Cows in calf over 13 cwt.: 1. J Whitwell; 2. W Batty; 3. Mrs Beck; 4. T Swidenbank; 5. W Batty.
Cows calved, over 11 cwt and Cows in calf over 12 cwt.: 1. Mrs Jackson; 2. Mrs Wilson; 3. T J Parrington; 4. Mrs Smith; 5. Mrs Evans.
Cows calved, over 10 cwt and Cows in calf over 11 cwt.: 1. Mrs Hird; 2. Mrs Wilson; 3. Mrs Beck; 4. R Batty; 5. W T Morton.
Cows calved, under 10 cwt and Cows in calf under 11 cwt.: 1. H Wood, Tuebrook; 2. J R Dinsdale, Old Swan; 3. R Raw, Bootle; 4. J Clare.
Cow, in calf or milk: 1. J Pemberton, Bold; 2. and 3. P Ball, Netherton.
Heifer, not having more than four broad teeth, in calf or milk: 1. C Baldwin, West Derby; 2. and 3. J Lister snr., Knotty Ash.
Cow, in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (for cattle dealers only): 1. G Ingham, Bootle; 2. T Hindle, Bootle; 3. T Chapman.
Cow, in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes (open): 1. R Raw, Bootle; 2. Mrs Beck and Sons; 3. W Batty, Aigburth; 4. R Batty, Wavertree; 5. J Pemberton, Bold.
Prizes given by Mr Robert Scarr, Stanley Cattle Market Auction Mart, and Oak Leigh, Tuebrook, for dairy cows which have been purchased from him from October 1st to day of show: 1. R Raw; 2. W Batty; 3. Mrs Jackson; 4. T J Parrington.
Prizes given by Mr Samuel Lambert, Haymarket Hotel Yard, for dairy cows which have been purchased from him within six weeks from the day of the show: 1. E Williams; 2. M H Dugdill.
Silver Cup for Champion Fat Cow: L Mason.
Silver Cup for Champion Dairy Cow: J Whitwell.
1910
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL COURIER — THURSDAY 15th DECEMBER 1910
The remarkably high standard in the quality of cattle which for many years has been maintained by the Liverpool cowkeepers was once more demonstrated at the annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, held yesterday in the North Haymarket in connection with the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association. The show was a record one, alike as to the number of exhibits and the quality of the same and some of the best dairy cows that can be found in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumberland and Westmorland were brought before the judges. The visitors to the show, who were very numerous and travelled long distances, were loud in their admiration of the beasts that were in competition. Liverpool exhibitors did well against well-known breeders in the North of England, the open competition producing an exceptionally strong class.
The show was divided into two sections — one for cows in milk and in calf, and the other for cows which, having finished their milking career, eventually come under the attention of the butcher. As regards the latter point, it is a fact unhesitatingly admitted by all the principal breeders in the North of England that the Liverpool cowkeepers manage to finish their stock remarkably well.The price of provender is at present less than it was twelve months ago, and it was particularly noticed yesterday that the "finished" cows had a wealth of bloom about them which has never been equalled at this exhibition. This fact augers well for the prime quality of Christmas beef with which the shops of Liverpool and district will be stocked within the next few days, to provide bounteous tables in connection with the season's festivities.
The animals in the dairy class were throughout a splendid lot — symmetrical, possessing plenty of bone, and in many cases with a milk yield of as much as 20 quarts a day. They included some notable winners at the Hellifield, Preston, and other Christmas shows which have been held in the North of England during last week. It is a tribute to the judgment and care which the Liverpool cowkeepers exercise in the selection of their stock, and the scrupulously clean conditions of their shippons, that notwithstanding that there are about 6,000 cows in this district, not a single sample of tuberculous milk was discovered during the past twelve months. This reflects the highest credit on them for the pains they take to ensure the purity of Liverpool's milk supply. A strong class in the dairy section was that in which prizes were offered by the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society. The county organisation has the satisfaction of knowing that their patronage of the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Show is highly appreciated. Many of the small cows were marvels as regards milking capacity. They were mostly red roans with that strength of constitution which will stand the great strain of deep milking.
The silver cup for the champion fat cow in the show was won by J C Braithwaite, Orchard Farm Dairy, Great Crosby; that for the champion dairy cow in the show was awarded to John Wilson, Moor Lane, Crosby; whilst the challenge cup offered by the Liverpool Butchers' Association for the best butcher's cow in the show went to Mrs Herd of Greta Street. An extra prize, given by the Lord Mayor for the best cow in the class (cattle dealers only) for cows in calf or milk not having obtained a prize in open competition, was carried off by Thomas Hindle, Keble Road, Bootle.
The show was remarkably well organised, and on all hands was voted a great success. For the smooth working of the arrangements much credit is due to the officials of the association, of which Sir Robert Hampson is president, Mr Frederick Stoner chairman, Mr Joshua Burrow vice-chairman, Mr Thomas Lawson treasurer, and Mr T Backhouse secretary, the last named having filled the position of secretary for 26 years. The judges of the fat cattle were Thomas Clark, Huyton, and Edwin Peat, Sheffield; and in the dairy cattle Messrs. John Howard, Gargrave, Yorkshire, and William Foster, Thorsby, Carperley, Yorkshire. The 'gate' money will be devoted to the funds of the Stanley Hospital and Liverpool Hospitals.
The show was opened by the Lord Mayor (Mr S Mason Hutchinson), the Mayor of Bootle also being present. Mr Backhouse, in the absence in London of the president (Sir Robert Hampson), introduced the Lord Mayor, and said the Liverpool cowkeepers highly appreciated his presence, and also the evidence of the interest which he took in a body whose duty it was to give the city a pure milk supply, and thus contribute to the health of the people. It had been proved by the medical officer that of the thousands of samples of milk taken in the city last year not one was found to be tuberculous.
The Lord Mayor, who was very cordially received, expressed his pleasure at being present in order to show his interest in the work which the cowkeepers of Liverpool were doing. The secretary had rightly stated that the milk distributed by the cowkeepers of the city ranked very high in quality — he believed that it ranked higher than the milk delivered from the country, and that was very high praise. It showed that the shippons were in the best condition, and that the cowkeepers were careful about the selection of their cows, and gave them the strictest attention. As a representative, in his business life, of the corn trade, he thought there was a happy association of ideas between the supply of bread and the supply of milk, for there was nothing better for people of all ranks and conditions of life than bread and milk. He was glad to find that the most cordial amity existed between all the cowkeepers, in spite of the fact that they competed severely with their exhibits at that show. He congratulated them on their splendid exhibition.
The Mayor of Bootle said he was greatly impressed with the quality of the exhibits in the show. He recognised the importance of the milk seller’s business to the people of Bootle as well as the citizens of Liverpool. On the motion of Mr F Stoner, seconded by Mr Joshua Burrow, a vote of thanks was recorded to the Lord Mayor and the Mayor of Bootle.
PRIZE LIST
Competition open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the society’s district.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwts and upwards: 1. J G Braithwaite, Orchard Farm Dairy, Great Crosby; 2. C Wilson and Sons, Cambridge Avenue, Crosby; 3. Mrs Tyrer, Rainhill; 4. J Stockdale, 5 Bloom Street; 5. Mrs Tyrer.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. G Coward, 28 Avison Street; 2. Mrs Newhouse, 6 Russian Drive, Stoneycroft; 3. J Moore, Alwyn Street; 4. W Banks, Onslow Road, Fairfield; 5. W T Dean, Attwood Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. W French, Freehold Street, Fairfield; 2. Joy Bros., Carlton Dairy, Wavertree; 3. Mrs Herd, 36 Greta Street; 4. H Littlefair, 8 Miranda Road, Bootle; 5. W Waters, Freeland Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. W Culshaw, 49 Marlborough Street; 2. R Voce, Nash Street; 3. R Conder, 63 Keble Road, Walton; 4. S Allen, Gainsborough Road; 5. S C Buxton, 21 Sandy Lane, Walton.
Cows not having obtained a prize in classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 — competition limited to members of the association.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwts and upwards:1. Mrs Herd; 2. R Shaw; 3. E Crowther; 4. Geo. Coward.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. J Capstick; 2. E Hudson; 3. J Polland; 4. John Thwaite.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. R Haygarth; 2. W Culshaw; 3. T H Bargh; 4. John Stockdale.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. John Hogg; 2. J J Capstick; 3. C Wilson and Sons; 4. C Buxton.
Competition open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the society’s district, for cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes.
Cows calved, over 13 cwts, cows in calf over 13 cwts: 1. John Wilson; 2. Mrs Herd; 3. N Wood; 4. J Dinsdale; 5. W Batty.
Cows calved, over 11 cwts, cows in calf over 12 cwts: 1. Mrs Jackson; 2. J J Close; 3. H Hill; 4. W T Dean; 5. J Whitwell.
Cows calved, over 10 cwts, cows in calf, over 11 cwts: 1. R Raw; 2. K Hudson; 3. R Thwaite; 4. R Haygarth; 5. G Mason.
Cows calved, under 10 cwts, cows in calf under 11 cwts: 1. Robt. Raw; 2. E Hudson; 3. R Thwaite; 4. R Haygarth; 5. G Mason.
Cows calved, under 10 cwts, cows in calf under 11 cwts (prize money given by Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society): 1. R Bateman, Aigburth Vale; 2. Mrs Newhouse, Stoneycroft; 3. J Lister, Knotty Ash; 4. R Greenham, Bedford Road, Walton.
For farmers only, within a radius of 30 miles of showyard.
For best cow in calf or milk: 1. J E Fetter, Moor Hall, Aughton; 2. C Baldwin, Park Style Farm, West Derby; 3. J Lister, jun., West Derby.
For best heifer, not having more than four broad teeth, in calf or milk: 1. T Woodcock, Moss End, Aughton; 2. J Ashcroft, Thorn Tree, Aughton; 3. C Baldwin, Park Style Farm, West Derby.
For cattle dealers only. Cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes: 1. and 2. T Chapman, 79 Tiber Street; 3. R Scarr, Oak Leigh, Tuebrook.
Open to the United Kingdom. For cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes: 1. R Batty and Sons, Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree; 2. J Wilson, Moor Lane, Crosby; 3. J Millwood, 200 Fountains Road; 4. R Tennant, 46 St Luke’s Road, Crosby; 5. T Hunter, Lancaster.
Extra prizes for dairy cows in any class: 1. John Wilson; 2. Robert Raw; 3. J J Close, Laburnum Road; 4. R Thwaite.
Extra prizes for dairy cows in any class: 1. C Baldwin; 2. Mrs Williams and Sons, Willowdale Road; 3. J M Keating, 39 Globe Street.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL COURIER — THURSDAY 15th DECEMBER 1910
The remarkably high standard in the quality of cattle which for many years has been maintained by the Liverpool cowkeepers was once more demonstrated at the annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, held yesterday in the North Haymarket in connection with the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association. The show was a record one, alike as to the number of exhibits and the quality of the same and some of the best dairy cows that can be found in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cumberland and Westmorland were brought before the judges. The visitors to the show, who were very numerous and travelled long distances, were loud in their admiration of the beasts that were in competition. Liverpool exhibitors did well against well-known breeders in the North of England, the open competition producing an exceptionally strong class.
The show was divided into two sections — one for cows in milk and in calf, and the other for cows which, having finished their milking career, eventually come under the attention of the butcher. As regards the latter point, it is a fact unhesitatingly admitted by all the principal breeders in the North of England that the Liverpool cowkeepers manage to finish their stock remarkably well.The price of provender is at present less than it was twelve months ago, and it was particularly noticed yesterday that the "finished" cows had a wealth of bloom about them which has never been equalled at this exhibition. This fact augers well for the prime quality of Christmas beef with which the shops of Liverpool and district will be stocked within the next few days, to provide bounteous tables in connection with the season's festivities.
The animals in the dairy class were throughout a splendid lot — symmetrical, possessing plenty of bone, and in many cases with a milk yield of as much as 20 quarts a day. They included some notable winners at the Hellifield, Preston, and other Christmas shows which have been held in the North of England during last week. It is a tribute to the judgment and care which the Liverpool cowkeepers exercise in the selection of their stock, and the scrupulously clean conditions of their shippons, that notwithstanding that there are about 6,000 cows in this district, not a single sample of tuberculous milk was discovered during the past twelve months. This reflects the highest credit on them for the pains they take to ensure the purity of Liverpool's milk supply. A strong class in the dairy section was that in which prizes were offered by the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society. The county organisation has the satisfaction of knowing that their patronage of the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Show is highly appreciated. Many of the small cows were marvels as regards milking capacity. They were mostly red roans with that strength of constitution which will stand the great strain of deep milking.
The silver cup for the champion fat cow in the show was won by J C Braithwaite, Orchard Farm Dairy, Great Crosby; that for the champion dairy cow in the show was awarded to John Wilson, Moor Lane, Crosby; whilst the challenge cup offered by the Liverpool Butchers' Association for the best butcher's cow in the show went to Mrs Herd of Greta Street. An extra prize, given by the Lord Mayor for the best cow in the class (cattle dealers only) for cows in calf or milk not having obtained a prize in open competition, was carried off by Thomas Hindle, Keble Road, Bootle.
The show was remarkably well organised, and on all hands was voted a great success. For the smooth working of the arrangements much credit is due to the officials of the association, of which Sir Robert Hampson is president, Mr Frederick Stoner chairman, Mr Joshua Burrow vice-chairman, Mr Thomas Lawson treasurer, and Mr T Backhouse secretary, the last named having filled the position of secretary for 26 years. The judges of the fat cattle were Thomas Clark, Huyton, and Edwin Peat, Sheffield; and in the dairy cattle Messrs. John Howard, Gargrave, Yorkshire, and William Foster, Thorsby, Carperley, Yorkshire. The 'gate' money will be devoted to the funds of the Stanley Hospital and Liverpool Hospitals.
The show was opened by the Lord Mayor (Mr S Mason Hutchinson), the Mayor of Bootle also being present. Mr Backhouse, in the absence in London of the president (Sir Robert Hampson), introduced the Lord Mayor, and said the Liverpool cowkeepers highly appreciated his presence, and also the evidence of the interest which he took in a body whose duty it was to give the city a pure milk supply, and thus contribute to the health of the people. It had been proved by the medical officer that of the thousands of samples of milk taken in the city last year not one was found to be tuberculous.
The Lord Mayor, who was very cordially received, expressed his pleasure at being present in order to show his interest in the work which the cowkeepers of Liverpool were doing. The secretary had rightly stated that the milk distributed by the cowkeepers of the city ranked very high in quality — he believed that it ranked higher than the milk delivered from the country, and that was very high praise. It showed that the shippons were in the best condition, and that the cowkeepers were careful about the selection of their cows, and gave them the strictest attention. As a representative, in his business life, of the corn trade, he thought there was a happy association of ideas between the supply of bread and the supply of milk, for there was nothing better for people of all ranks and conditions of life than bread and milk. He was glad to find that the most cordial amity existed between all the cowkeepers, in spite of the fact that they competed severely with their exhibits at that show. He congratulated them on their splendid exhibition.
The Mayor of Bootle said he was greatly impressed with the quality of the exhibits in the show. He recognised the importance of the milk seller’s business to the people of Bootle as well as the citizens of Liverpool. On the motion of Mr F Stoner, seconded by Mr Joshua Burrow, a vote of thanks was recorded to the Lord Mayor and the Mayor of Bootle.
PRIZE LIST
Competition open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the society’s district.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwts and upwards: 1. J G Braithwaite, Orchard Farm Dairy, Great Crosby; 2. C Wilson and Sons, Cambridge Avenue, Crosby; 3. Mrs Tyrer, Rainhill; 4. J Stockdale, 5 Bloom Street; 5. Mrs Tyrer.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. G Coward, 28 Avison Street; 2. Mrs Newhouse, 6 Russian Drive, Stoneycroft; 3. J Moore, Alwyn Street; 4. W Banks, Onslow Road, Fairfield; 5. W T Dean, Attwood Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. W French, Freehold Street, Fairfield; 2. Joy Bros., Carlton Dairy, Wavertree; 3. Mrs Herd, 36 Greta Street; 4. H Littlefair, 8 Miranda Road, Bootle; 5. W Waters, Freeland Street.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. W Culshaw, 49 Marlborough Street; 2. R Voce, Nash Street; 3. R Conder, 63 Keble Road, Walton; 4. S Allen, Gainsborough Road; 5. S C Buxton, 21 Sandy Lane, Walton.
Cows not having obtained a prize in classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 — competition limited to members of the association.
Fat Cow, 14½ cwts and upwards:1. Mrs Herd; 2. R Shaw; 3. E Crowther; 4. Geo. Coward.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. J Capstick; 2. E Hudson; 3. J Polland; 4. John Thwaite.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. R Haygarth; 2. W Culshaw; 3. T H Bargh; 4. John Stockdale.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. John Hogg; 2. J J Capstick; 3. C Wilson and Sons; 4. C Buxton.
Competition open to all bona-fide cowkeepers in the society’s district, for cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes.
Cows calved, over 13 cwts, cows in calf over 13 cwts: 1. John Wilson; 2. Mrs Herd; 3. N Wood; 4. J Dinsdale; 5. W Batty.
Cows calved, over 11 cwts, cows in calf over 12 cwts: 1. Mrs Jackson; 2. J J Close; 3. H Hill; 4. W T Dean; 5. J Whitwell.
Cows calved, over 10 cwts, cows in calf, over 11 cwts: 1. R Raw; 2. K Hudson; 3. R Thwaite; 4. R Haygarth; 5. G Mason.
Cows calved, under 10 cwts, cows in calf under 11 cwts: 1. Robt. Raw; 2. E Hudson; 3. R Thwaite; 4. R Haygarth; 5. G Mason.
Cows calved, under 10 cwts, cows in calf under 11 cwts (prize money given by Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society): 1. R Bateman, Aigburth Vale; 2. Mrs Newhouse, Stoneycroft; 3. J Lister, Knotty Ash; 4. R Greenham, Bedford Road, Walton.
For farmers only, within a radius of 30 miles of showyard.
For best cow in calf or milk: 1. J E Fetter, Moor Hall, Aughton; 2. C Baldwin, Park Style Farm, West Derby; 3. J Lister, jun., West Derby.
For best heifer, not having more than four broad teeth, in calf or milk: 1. T Woodcock, Moss End, Aughton; 2. J Ashcroft, Thorn Tree, Aughton; 3. C Baldwin, Park Style Farm, West Derby.
For cattle dealers only. Cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes: 1. and 2. T Chapman, 79 Tiber Street; 3. R Scarr, Oak Leigh, Tuebrook.
Open to the United Kingdom. For cows in calf or milk, most suitable for dairy purposes: 1. R Batty and Sons, Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree; 2. J Wilson, Moor Lane, Crosby; 3. J Millwood, 200 Fountains Road; 4. R Tennant, 46 St Luke’s Road, Crosby; 5. T Hunter, Lancaster.
Extra prizes for dairy cows in any class: 1. John Wilson; 2. Robert Raw; 3. J J Close, Laburnum Road; 4. R Thwaite.
Extra prizes for dairy cows in any class: 1. C Baldwin; 2. Mrs Williams and Sons, Willowdale Road; 3. J M Keating, 39 Globe Street.
1911
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST — WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1911
At the Liverpool Christmas Dairy Stock Show, to-day, at Haymarket. Liverpool, Mr. J. J. Close, of Fairfield, won the first in the class for dairy cows open to the kingdom and the championship of the show with the cow which won the championship at Hothersall's Christmas Show at Preston last week. She was bred by Mr. Moffatt, of Waterwork, Kendal, sold at Preston for 103 guineas, and was resold on Tuesday at Liverpool to the present owner for 109 guineas.
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST — WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1911
At the Liverpool Christmas Dairy Stock Show, to-day, at Haymarket. Liverpool, Mr. J. J. Close, of Fairfield, won the first in the class for dairy cows open to the kingdom and the championship of the show with the cow which won the championship at Hothersall's Christmas Show at Preston last week. She was bred by Mr. Moffatt, of Waterwork, Kendal, sold at Preston for 103 guineas, and was resold on Tuesday at Liverpool to the present owner for 109 guineas.
1912
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST — THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER 1912
The members of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association have much to plume themselves upon in respect of their thirty-first annual Christmas Show of fat and dairy cattle, held yesterday in the North Haymarket. Stock-raisers, both for killing and dairy purposes, have during the last few years had many adverse influences to contend with. Last year, for example, the severe drought was an uncongenial factor, and this year the crops have suffered damage, both in quality and quantity, from the heavy rains and floods. The splendid collection of cattle assembled in the North Haymarket, yesterday, which represented the pick of the stock belonging to cowkeepers and farmers in the Liverpool district, was evidence presumptive that in this part of the country, at any rate, the adverse influences alluded to in the foregoing have left no permanent effects.
The animals exhibited yesterday, which numbered 205 — seven more than last year — were appraised by qualified critics as the best assemblage, in point of quality, that had been seen this year at any dairy show in the country. Champions and ex-champions were mingled in almost every class. This was all the more noteworthy from the fact that good cattle are scarce. During the last few days two record prices have been paid for cross-bred shorthorns, namely, £142 and £140. The recent foot-and-mouth disease restriction orders have helped to make a good dairy cow more costly. All these things considered, the congress of cattle in North Haymarket yesterday was one upon which the association might justly congratulate itself.
The silver cup for the champion fat cow was won by Mr Richard Shaw, of Wavertree, with a roan beast of massive proportions. A well-deserved success was achieved by Mr Robert Batty, of Wavertree, who secured the silver cup for the champion dairy cow with an animal possessing all the best characteristics, highly developed, of milch kine. Mr William Jones and Mr T Lowey, who adjudicated in the competition for the challenge cup given by the Liverpool Butchers’ Association, for the best butcher’s cow in the show, had considerable difficulty in coming to a decision, so uniform was the standard of merit. Ultimately, Mr A Joy, of Garston, was declared the victor.
At the opening of the show the treasurer and secretary, Mr Thomas Backhouse, made some interesting announcements. He alluded with regret to the fact that Sir Robert Hampson, the president, was relinquishing that position. They were fortunate, however, he said, in having secured as Sir Robert’s successor the Hon. Arthur Stanley, M.P. It was a happy coincidence that the show was held about the same time that Mr Runciman, the President of the Board of Agriculture, had stated that in future farmers who had to destroy cattle through tuberculosis would be compensated by the Government. He deplored the fact that his year they were not able to secure an offer of the championship cow for sale, for the benefit of the Stanley Hospital as heretofore. That was due to the many difficulties which had hampered and caused loss to cowkeepers in their businesses.
Amongst the visitors to the show, which was very largely patronised by the public, were the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. His lordship, in the course of a short speech, adverted eulogistically to the quality of the milk supply of Liverpool. That supply, he remarked, had greatly improved during later years. He only wished that his own cows were as good as some of those exhibited in the show. Appended is a list of the prize winners in order of merit:
FAT COWS
14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. R Shaw, 39 Kempton Road, Wavertree; 2. W Lawson, 66 Eversley Street; 3. J Metcalf, Yew Tree Farm, Prescot; 4. N Strickland, Priory Farm, Childwall; 5. J Ashton, Alderson Road, Wavertree.
Not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. R Haygarth, 3 Carisbrooke Place, Walton; 2. R Raw, 20 Queen’s Road, Bootle; 3. J Capstick; 4. J Hunter, Lawrence Road, Wavertree; 5. B Sayer.
Not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. T C Taylor, 3 Holland Street, Fairfield; 2. J J Farrer, Coleridge Street; 3. J R Dinsdale, 6 St. Oswald Street, Old Swan; 4. A Cragg, Liverpool; 5. J Cummings, 45 Kilburn Street, Bootle.
Not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. R Raw, Bootle; 2. Mrs Sheldon, Wren Street, Everton; 3. J Moore, Alwyn Street; 4. T Swiddenbank, 119 South Street; 5. J Dean, Walton Breck Road.
14 ½ cwts and upwards: 1. J Heslop; 2. J Owen; 3. Mrs Mawer.
Not exceeding 14 ½ cwts: 1. J Moore; 2. E Farrer; 3. (exors. of) J H Wilson.
Not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. A Joy, Garston; 2. J Airey, Liverpool; 3. E Brownrigg and Son.
Not exceeding 11 ½ cwts: 1. J Stockdale, Bloom Street; 2. R Swinbank; 3. W Robinson.
COWS CALVED
Cows in calf, over 13 cwts: 1. W Batty; 2. R Batty; 3. R Raw.
Over 12 cwts: 1. J Clare; 2. J R Dinsdale; 3. F Allen.
Over 11 cwts: 1. Mrs Jackson; 2. E Hudson; 3. W T Dean.
Under 11 cwts: 1. H Ellison, Bootle; 2. R Haygarth; 3. W T Dean.
For farmers only, within a radius of 20 miles of Showyard:
Cow in calf or milk: 1. J Lister snr., Knotty Ash; 2. J Almond, Buckley Hill Farm, Sefton; 3. G Marsh, Mount Pleasant Farm, Speke.
Heifer, not having more than four broad teeth, in calf or milk: 1. J Almond, Sefton; 2. M Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; 3. J Banks, Mossboro’ Hall, Rainford.
For Cattle Dealers only:
Cows, in calf or milk, most suitable for Dairy purposes: 1. N Hastwell, Knotty Ash; 2. H W Evans, Kingsley Road; 3. R Scarr, Tuebrook.
Open to the United Kingdom:
Cows, in calf or milk, most suitable for Dairy purposes: 1. R Batty, Wavertree; 2. and 3. J Banks, Rainford; 4. W Batty, Aigburth Road; 5. J Ashton, Wavertree.
SPECIALS
Butchers’ Challenge Cup, presented by the Liverpool Butchers’ Association: A Joy, Garston.
Extra prize presented by the Lord Mayor (Councillor J S Harwood Banner M. P.): T Chapman, Tiber Street.
Extra prize ‘In Memoriam’ of the late treasurer by is three sons, W, F and T Lawson: F Nelson.
Extra prize by Messrs E Rigby and Co., Butchers, Trowbridge Street: T C Taylor.
For the Champion Fat Cow (Silver Cup): R Shaw, Wavertree.
For the Champion Dairy Cow (Silver Cup): R Batty, Wavertree.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST — THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER 1912
The members of the City of Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association have much to plume themselves upon in respect of their thirty-first annual Christmas Show of fat and dairy cattle, held yesterday in the North Haymarket. Stock-raisers, both for killing and dairy purposes, have during the last few years had many adverse influences to contend with. Last year, for example, the severe drought was an uncongenial factor, and this year the crops have suffered damage, both in quality and quantity, from the heavy rains and floods. The splendid collection of cattle assembled in the North Haymarket, yesterday, which represented the pick of the stock belonging to cowkeepers and farmers in the Liverpool district, was evidence presumptive that in this part of the country, at any rate, the adverse influences alluded to in the foregoing have left no permanent effects.
The animals exhibited yesterday, which numbered 205 — seven more than last year — were appraised by qualified critics as the best assemblage, in point of quality, that had been seen this year at any dairy show in the country. Champions and ex-champions were mingled in almost every class. This was all the more noteworthy from the fact that good cattle are scarce. During the last few days two record prices have been paid for cross-bred shorthorns, namely, £142 and £140. The recent foot-and-mouth disease restriction orders have helped to make a good dairy cow more costly. All these things considered, the congress of cattle in North Haymarket yesterday was one upon which the association might justly congratulate itself.
The silver cup for the champion fat cow was won by Mr Richard Shaw, of Wavertree, with a roan beast of massive proportions. A well-deserved success was achieved by Mr Robert Batty, of Wavertree, who secured the silver cup for the champion dairy cow with an animal possessing all the best characteristics, highly developed, of milch kine. Mr William Jones and Mr T Lowey, who adjudicated in the competition for the challenge cup given by the Liverpool Butchers’ Association, for the best butcher’s cow in the show, had considerable difficulty in coming to a decision, so uniform was the standard of merit. Ultimately, Mr A Joy, of Garston, was declared the victor.
At the opening of the show the treasurer and secretary, Mr Thomas Backhouse, made some interesting announcements. He alluded with regret to the fact that Sir Robert Hampson, the president, was relinquishing that position. They were fortunate, however, he said, in having secured as Sir Robert’s successor the Hon. Arthur Stanley, M.P. It was a happy coincidence that the show was held about the same time that Mr Runciman, the President of the Board of Agriculture, had stated that in future farmers who had to destroy cattle through tuberculosis would be compensated by the Government. He deplored the fact that his year they were not able to secure an offer of the championship cow for sale, for the benefit of the Stanley Hospital as heretofore. That was due to the many difficulties which had hampered and caused loss to cowkeepers in their businesses.
Amongst the visitors to the show, which was very largely patronised by the public, were the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. His lordship, in the course of a short speech, adverted eulogistically to the quality of the milk supply of Liverpool. That supply, he remarked, had greatly improved during later years. He only wished that his own cows were as good as some of those exhibited in the show. Appended is a list of the prize winners in order of merit:
FAT COWS
14½ cwts. and upwards: 1. R Shaw, 39 Kempton Road, Wavertree; 2. W Lawson, 66 Eversley Street; 3. J Metcalf, Yew Tree Farm, Prescot; 4. N Strickland, Priory Farm, Childwall; 5. J Ashton, Alderson Road, Wavertree.
Not exceeding 14½ cwts: 1. R Haygarth, 3 Carisbrooke Place, Walton; 2. R Raw, 20 Queen’s Road, Bootle; 3. J Capstick; 4. J Hunter, Lawrence Road, Wavertree; 5. B Sayer.
Not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. T C Taylor, 3 Holland Street, Fairfield; 2. J J Farrer, Coleridge Street; 3. J R Dinsdale, 6 St. Oswald Street, Old Swan; 4. A Cragg, Liverpool; 5. J Cummings, 45 Kilburn Street, Bootle.
Not exceeding 11½ cwts: 1. R Raw, Bootle; 2. Mrs Sheldon, Wren Street, Everton; 3. J Moore, Alwyn Street; 4. T Swiddenbank, 119 South Street; 5. J Dean, Walton Breck Road.
14 ½ cwts and upwards: 1. J Heslop; 2. J Owen; 3. Mrs Mawer.
Not exceeding 14 ½ cwts: 1. J Moore; 2. E Farrer; 3. (exors. of) J H Wilson.
Not exceeding 13 cwts: 1. A Joy, Garston; 2. J Airey, Liverpool; 3. E Brownrigg and Son.
Not exceeding 11 ½ cwts: 1. J Stockdale, Bloom Street; 2. R Swinbank; 3. W Robinson.
COWS CALVED
Cows in calf, over 13 cwts: 1. W Batty; 2. R Batty; 3. R Raw.
Over 12 cwts: 1. J Clare; 2. J R Dinsdale; 3. F Allen.
Over 11 cwts: 1. Mrs Jackson; 2. E Hudson; 3. W T Dean.
Under 11 cwts: 1. H Ellison, Bootle; 2. R Haygarth; 3. W T Dean.
For farmers only, within a radius of 20 miles of Showyard:
Cow in calf or milk: 1. J Lister snr., Knotty Ash; 2. J Almond, Buckley Hill Farm, Sefton; 3. G Marsh, Mount Pleasant Farm, Speke.
Heifer, not having more than four broad teeth, in calf or milk: 1. J Almond, Sefton; 2. M Verity, Upton Rocks, Widnes; 3. J Banks, Mossboro’ Hall, Rainford.
For Cattle Dealers only:
Cows, in calf or milk, most suitable for Dairy purposes: 1. N Hastwell, Knotty Ash; 2. H W Evans, Kingsley Road; 3. R Scarr, Tuebrook.
Open to the United Kingdom:
Cows, in calf or milk, most suitable for Dairy purposes: 1. R Batty, Wavertree; 2. and 3. J Banks, Rainford; 4. W Batty, Aigburth Road; 5. J Ashton, Wavertree.
SPECIALS
Butchers’ Challenge Cup, presented by the Liverpool Butchers’ Association: A Joy, Garston.
Extra prize presented by the Lord Mayor (Councillor J S Harwood Banner M. P.): T Chapman, Tiber Street.
Extra prize ‘In Memoriam’ of the late treasurer by is three sons, W, F and T Lawson: F Nelson.
Extra prize by Messrs E Rigby and Co., Butchers, Trowbridge Street: T C Taylor.
For the Champion Fat Cow (Silver Cup): R Shaw, Wavertree.
For the Champion Dairy Cow (Silver Cup): R Batty, Wavertree.
1913
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE GENERAL ADVERTISER — THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER 1913
The annual exhibition of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held at North Haymarket, yesterday, when there was a great gathering of breeders from Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, and adjoining counties. Many of the champions at the Christmas dairy shows in the North were in the competitions, and the judges had a lengthy and an arduous task. The Hon. A. Stanley, M.P., the new president, and the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Liverpool were among those present. Councillor Backhouse, the hon. secretary, referred to the surprising fact that there were 7,000 dairy cows in Liverpool. The Cowkeepers' Association had done much to secure a sound milk supply for the city. The Hon. A Stanley referred to the importance of an abundant and pure supply of milk for our town and country population. In Liverpool that was assured. If he could promote the interests of the dairy farmers of the country in any way he should be most glad to do so. The Lord Mayor presented, on behalf of the society, a silver tea set to Mr. John Howard in recognition of the fact that he had attended 21 exhibitions of the society as judge. Mr. G Holden, of Bury, and Mr. W. H. Green, of Higher Broughton, judged the dairy cattle, which included cows bought from as high as £90.
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE GENERAL ADVERTISER — THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER 1913
The annual exhibition of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association was held at North Haymarket, yesterday, when there was a great gathering of breeders from Lancashire, Cheshire, Yorkshire, and adjoining counties. Many of the champions at the Christmas dairy shows in the North were in the competitions, and the judges had a lengthy and an arduous task. The Hon. A. Stanley, M.P., the new president, and the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Liverpool were among those present. Councillor Backhouse, the hon. secretary, referred to the surprising fact that there were 7,000 dairy cows in Liverpool. The Cowkeepers' Association had done much to secure a sound milk supply for the city. The Hon. A Stanley referred to the importance of an abundant and pure supply of milk for our town and country population. In Liverpool that was assured. If he could promote the interests of the dairy farmers of the country in any way he should be most glad to do so. The Lord Mayor presented, on behalf of the society, a silver tea set to Mr. John Howard in recognition of the fact that he had attended 21 exhibitions of the society as judge. Mr. G Holden, of Bury, and Mr. W. H. Green, of Higher Broughton, judged the dairy cattle, which included cows bought from as high as £90.
1920
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST – THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER 1920
Dairy farmers from all parts of Lancashire and Westmorland were amongst the great crowd that witnessed the judging at the 33rd Christmas show held at the North Haymarket, Liverpool, yesterday, under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cow keepers’ Association. There were nearly 200 entries, few short of the total secured at the last exhibition in 1915, but there was a marked advance in quality. Robust cows with great digestive and milking capacity are essential to the city cowkeeper, and while many of the animals possessed these essentials there was notable absence of the massive, coarse cattle often seen in pre-war times. Several cows that have won distinction at Preston and other Northern marts this year came into the arena, but several of these had fallen away from their earlier form, notably, the Preston champion of Friday last, and the champion beast at the Lancaster Mart, both failing to get into the prize money. The judging of dairy stock, which was carried out by Messrs. J. Duxbury, Knowle Green, and G. Holden, Bury, extended over nearly six hours. The class prizes were none too easy to allocate, and, in addition, there was a remarkably long list of specials.
In heavy weights, a light roan, which headed her class at Lancaster in the hands of Mr. J. Whittaker, was shown by Mr. J. Clare, and placed at the top, the second prize going to Mr. C. E. Bateman for a red and white on rather lesser scale. An unusual situation arose when these cows met again about four hours later for one of the special prizes. The red and white had so improved in the meantime that she came out quite a different cow, and the light roan had lost some of the force she displayed in the forenoon. The judges had the courage to reverse their previous decision, and their action was greeted with considerable applause. Mr. Bateman’s red and white cow, which had let down a perfect bag, was finally granted supreme honours.
Messrs. E. G. Hothersall and Sons, Preston, gave special prizes in two classes for dairy cows over and under 10½ cwt. In the heavier section, which produced a very fine group, Mr. N. Hardman, Barton, who stood third in the open group, was first with a youthful and very handsomely modelled roan, which was just springing. Mr. A. Brown, Preston Brook, was second with the massive light roan in-calf cow that was reserve champion at Clitheroe and Preston, and the reserve was Mrs. A. Herd's dark roan that won in the open class at Preston on Friday for Messrs. J. F. Nelson and Co. The winner in lightweights was Mrs. A. Herd’s dark roan that looked even fitter than she did at Preston on Friday, where she also led for Messrs. Nelson in a corresponding class. The second was Mr. R. Gilpin’s blue roan that was in the money at Preston and Lancaster, and the third belonged to Mr. R. Shaw.
Lancaster Farmers Auction Mart Co. gave three prizes for the best dairy cow purchased at their mart within three months. Mr. J. Clare’s light roan, the winner in the heavyweight class, was first, Mr. R. Gilpin’s blue roan, second, and Mr. G. Ingham’s red cow, third. The Hellifield Auction Mart Co.'s special for the best pair of calved dairy cows went to Mr. C. E. Bateman, the pair including the champion, and Mr. J. Clare was reserve.
There was a magnificent show of fat cows, practically all of which were wealthy beasts and came from the city dairies. Messrs. T. Hodge, Higher Broughton, and M. Shinkfield, Broadgreen, were occupied for several hours in awarding the first prize and numerous specials. The championship for the best fat cow went Mr F. H. Raw for a roan originally purchased from Mr. R. Sagar, the Preston Auction Mart. Reputed to weigh 15½ cwt, she had enormous scale, a rich covering of thick, firm flesh, and quality was allied with great size and substance.
AS REPORTED IN THE LANCASHIRE EVENING POST – THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER 1920
Dairy farmers from all parts of Lancashire and Westmorland were amongst the great crowd that witnessed the judging at the 33rd Christmas show held at the North Haymarket, Liverpool, yesterday, under the auspices of the Liverpool and District Cow keepers’ Association. There were nearly 200 entries, few short of the total secured at the last exhibition in 1915, but there was a marked advance in quality. Robust cows with great digestive and milking capacity are essential to the city cowkeeper, and while many of the animals possessed these essentials there was notable absence of the massive, coarse cattle often seen in pre-war times. Several cows that have won distinction at Preston and other Northern marts this year came into the arena, but several of these had fallen away from their earlier form, notably, the Preston champion of Friday last, and the champion beast at the Lancaster Mart, both failing to get into the prize money. The judging of dairy stock, which was carried out by Messrs. J. Duxbury, Knowle Green, and G. Holden, Bury, extended over nearly six hours. The class prizes were none too easy to allocate, and, in addition, there was a remarkably long list of specials.
In heavy weights, a light roan, which headed her class at Lancaster in the hands of Mr. J. Whittaker, was shown by Mr. J. Clare, and placed at the top, the second prize going to Mr. C. E. Bateman for a red and white on rather lesser scale. An unusual situation arose when these cows met again about four hours later for one of the special prizes. The red and white had so improved in the meantime that she came out quite a different cow, and the light roan had lost some of the force she displayed in the forenoon. The judges had the courage to reverse their previous decision, and their action was greeted with considerable applause. Mr. Bateman’s red and white cow, which had let down a perfect bag, was finally granted supreme honours.
Messrs. E. G. Hothersall and Sons, Preston, gave special prizes in two classes for dairy cows over and under 10½ cwt. In the heavier section, which produced a very fine group, Mr. N. Hardman, Barton, who stood third in the open group, was first with a youthful and very handsomely modelled roan, which was just springing. Mr. A. Brown, Preston Brook, was second with the massive light roan in-calf cow that was reserve champion at Clitheroe and Preston, and the reserve was Mrs. A. Herd's dark roan that won in the open class at Preston on Friday for Messrs. J. F. Nelson and Co. The winner in lightweights was Mrs. A. Herd’s dark roan that looked even fitter than she did at Preston on Friday, where she also led for Messrs. Nelson in a corresponding class. The second was Mr. R. Gilpin’s blue roan that was in the money at Preston and Lancaster, and the third belonged to Mr. R. Shaw.
Lancaster Farmers Auction Mart Co. gave three prizes for the best dairy cow purchased at their mart within three months. Mr. J. Clare’s light roan, the winner in the heavyweight class, was first, Mr. R. Gilpin’s blue roan, second, and Mr. G. Ingham’s red cow, third. The Hellifield Auction Mart Co.'s special for the best pair of calved dairy cows went to Mr. C. E. Bateman, the pair including the champion, and Mr. J. Clare was reserve.
There was a magnificent show of fat cows, practically all of which were wealthy beasts and came from the city dairies. Messrs. T. Hodge, Higher Broughton, and M. Shinkfield, Broadgreen, were occupied for several hours in awarding the first prize and numerous specials. The championship for the best fat cow went Mr F. H. Raw for a roan originally purchased from Mr. R. Sagar, the Preston Auction Mart. Reputed to weigh 15½ cwt, she had enormous scale, a rich covering of thick, firm flesh, and quality was allied with great size and substance.
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.
1922
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO — WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1922
The Lord Mayor today congratulated the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association at their annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle at the North Haymarket, on the number and condition of the entries. The Liverpool cowkeepers had always co-operated with the authorities in their efforts to maintain a pure milk supply and the by-laws were willingly and loyally observed. The great importance of cleanliness was shown by the fact that 36,000 gallons of milk were consumed every day in Liverpool and about half of that came from cows in Liverpool shippons. The thousands of analytical and bacteriological tests made annually showed a high standard.
At present there are only 5,000 cows in Liverpool, compared with 7,000 pre-war, and he hoped they would soon be beck to that number, because the cattle were so well looked after in Liverpool shippons. He was glad that Liverpool milk was supplied in its pure, natural state, without the addition of any ingredient to it a rich appearance, which did not add anything to its nutritious value, as was the case in London, where the demand was for the milk with that rich, creamy appearance.
Mr Thomas Backhouse J. P., president of the association, said it was forty years since the show was inaugurated in a small yard in Breck Road. They had proved that cattle could be kept among the people, as it were, in a good and healthy condition.
The Lord Mayor, accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, made a tour of the show. Much interest was shown in the heifer from the Royal farm at Windsor, bought by a local butcher.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO — WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1922
The Lord Mayor today congratulated the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association at their annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle at the North Haymarket, on the number and condition of the entries. The Liverpool cowkeepers had always co-operated with the authorities in their efforts to maintain a pure milk supply and the by-laws were willingly and loyally observed. The great importance of cleanliness was shown by the fact that 36,000 gallons of milk were consumed every day in Liverpool and about half of that came from cows in Liverpool shippons. The thousands of analytical and bacteriological tests made annually showed a high standard.
At present there are only 5,000 cows in Liverpool, compared with 7,000 pre-war, and he hoped they would soon be beck to that number, because the cattle were so well looked after in Liverpool shippons. He was glad that Liverpool milk was supplied in its pure, natural state, without the addition of any ingredient to it a rich appearance, which did not add anything to its nutritious value, as was the case in London, where the demand was for the milk with that rich, creamy appearance.
Mr Thomas Backhouse J. P., president of the association, said it was forty years since the show was inaugurated in a small yard in Breck Road. They had proved that cattle could be kept among the people, as it were, in a good and healthy condition.
The Lord Mayor, accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, made a tour of the show. Much interest was shown in the heifer from the Royal farm at Windsor, bought by a local butcher.
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.
1925
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 16th DECEMBER 1925
Each year the hidden herds of Liverpool are brought from their shippons in the various districts for the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association Christmas Show. Today, at the North Haymarket, the thirty-seventh annual show was held. In former years the show comprised fat and dairy cattle, but this year the Ministry of Health Foot and Mouth regulations have cut into the entries considerably. No dairy cattle were shown at all, the ‘stand-still’ order forbidding their movement; but the show of fat cattle was magnificent. Entries numbered seventy-seven and comprised the finest specimens from the city’s shippons.
PRIZES
Fat Cow (exceeding 14cwt). 1. Joseph Handley, 59 Farnworth Street; 2. J Hogg, 3 Little Parkfield Road, Lark Lane; 3. J Airey, 36 Arthur Street, Dingle; 4. J Chase, 6 Langton Road, Wavertree; 5. W T Morton, 136 Molyneux Road.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 16th DECEMBER 1925
Each year the hidden herds of Liverpool are brought from their shippons in the various districts for the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association Christmas Show. Today, at the North Haymarket, the thirty-seventh annual show was held. In former years the show comprised fat and dairy cattle, but this year the Ministry of Health Foot and Mouth regulations have cut into the entries considerably. No dairy cattle were shown at all, the ‘stand-still’ order forbidding their movement; but the show of fat cattle was magnificent. Entries numbered seventy-seven and comprised the finest specimens from the city’s shippons.
PRIZES
Fat Cow (exceeding 14cwt). 1. Joseph Handley, 59 Farnworth Street; 2. J Hogg, 3 Little Parkfield Road, Lark Lane; 3. J Airey, 36 Arthur Street, Dingle; 4. J Chase, 6 Langton Road, Wavertree; 5. W T Morton, 136 Molyneux Road.
1926
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 1926
At the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association’s Christmas Cattle Show, at North Haymarket, Alderman W. Muirhead, chairman of the Health Committee, opening the show, said that, although there were less cattle in Liverpool now than in 1914, the quality was higher. The city was doing all it could to obtain an improved milk supply, and the milk obtained in the city shippons was actually much superior to that obtained from the country. It was the Health Committee’s aim to get all milk up to grade "A" quality.
Dr. Gordon Gullen said that until he saw this show he had no idea how magnificent was the association of which he was the new president. The show was proof that the Liverpool cowkeepers were working might and main to produce the best milk and to keep the best cattle in the United Kingdom. He defied any show in the country to produce finer cattle than these. More of the public ought to be present, and next year the association ought to draw up an advertising scheme so that visitors should be attracted from other towns to see what Liverpool was doing. If he were not a physician, he would be either a farmer or a dairyman.
To Mr. George Holding, of Bankfield Farm. Bury, who has judged at these shows for the last twenty-one years, a tea service was presented by Mrs Gordon Gullen to mark the association's appreciation of his services.
PRIZE LIST
Fat Cow (exceeding 14cwt). 1. Greenwood Blades, Roby; 2. Mrs Talbot, Parliament Street; 3. John Herd, Aigburth; 4. James Dean, Anfield.
Fat Cow (under 14cwt). 1. Anthony Joy, Garston; 2. J Handley, Farnworth Street; Mrs Mason, Florist Street; 4. M Braithwaite, Aigburth Vale.
Fat Cow (under 13cwt). 1. A Bradbury, Fielding Street; 2. James Taylor and Sons, Tuebrook; 3. G Nelson, Dingle.
Fat Cow (under 12cwt). 1. Robert Raw, Bootle; 2. Edward Hall, Great Crosby; 3. James Wolfenden, Waterloo.
Fat Cow (under 11cwt). 1. J A Eardley, Waterloo; 2. T Culthwaite, Seaforth; 3. J Lancley.
Cows over 14cwt (not having won in open competition). 1. T J Parrington, Great Crosby; 2. M Whitfield, Fairfield; 3. J Howarth, Great Crosby.
Cows under 14cwt. 1. William Herd, Greta Street; 2. W Turton, Anfield; 3. James Burton, Seaforth.
Cows under 13cwt. 1. G Bargh, Walton; 2. J A Eardley, Waterloo; 3. Wm Metcalfe, Anfield.
Cows under 12cwt. 1. J Holgate, Bootle; 2. J Handley, Farnworth Street; 3. T W Whitfield, Everton.
Cows under 11cwt. 1. J Whitman, Bootle; 2. James Robinson, Doncaster Street; 3. F R Hudson, Lovat Street.
Cows in calf or milk (not exceeding 11½cwt). 1. M Braithwaite; 2. G Batty; 3. J Farrer.
Cows under 10½cwt. 1. J Hird; 2. J Hogg; 3. W Heslop.
Cows under 9 ½cwt. 1. J Brenkley; 2. Mrs Mason; 3. R Batty.
President’s Prize awarded to J Greenwood.
Lord Mayor’s Prize awarded to J Airey.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 1926
At the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association’s Christmas Cattle Show, at North Haymarket, Alderman W. Muirhead, chairman of the Health Committee, opening the show, said that, although there were less cattle in Liverpool now than in 1914, the quality was higher. The city was doing all it could to obtain an improved milk supply, and the milk obtained in the city shippons was actually much superior to that obtained from the country. It was the Health Committee’s aim to get all milk up to grade "A" quality.
Dr. Gordon Gullen said that until he saw this show he had no idea how magnificent was the association of which he was the new president. The show was proof that the Liverpool cowkeepers were working might and main to produce the best milk and to keep the best cattle in the United Kingdom. He defied any show in the country to produce finer cattle than these. More of the public ought to be present, and next year the association ought to draw up an advertising scheme so that visitors should be attracted from other towns to see what Liverpool was doing. If he were not a physician, he would be either a farmer or a dairyman.
To Mr. George Holding, of Bankfield Farm. Bury, who has judged at these shows for the last twenty-one years, a tea service was presented by Mrs Gordon Gullen to mark the association's appreciation of his services.
PRIZE LIST
Fat Cow (exceeding 14cwt). 1. Greenwood Blades, Roby; 2. Mrs Talbot, Parliament Street; 3. John Herd, Aigburth; 4. James Dean, Anfield.
Fat Cow (under 14cwt). 1. Anthony Joy, Garston; 2. J Handley, Farnworth Street; Mrs Mason, Florist Street; 4. M Braithwaite, Aigburth Vale.
Fat Cow (under 13cwt). 1. A Bradbury, Fielding Street; 2. James Taylor and Sons, Tuebrook; 3. G Nelson, Dingle.
Fat Cow (under 12cwt). 1. Robert Raw, Bootle; 2. Edward Hall, Great Crosby; 3. James Wolfenden, Waterloo.
Fat Cow (under 11cwt). 1. J A Eardley, Waterloo; 2. T Culthwaite, Seaforth; 3. J Lancley.
Cows over 14cwt (not having won in open competition). 1. T J Parrington, Great Crosby; 2. M Whitfield, Fairfield; 3. J Howarth, Great Crosby.
Cows under 14cwt. 1. William Herd, Greta Street; 2. W Turton, Anfield; 3. James Burton, Seaforth.
Cows under 13cwt. 1. G Bargh, Walton; 2. J A Eardley, Waterloo; 3. Wm Metcalfe, Anfield.
Cows under 12cwt. 1. J Holgate, Bootle; 2. J Handley, Farnworth Street; 3. T W Whitfield, Everton.
Cows under 11cwt. 1. J Whitman, Bootle; 2. James Robinson, Doncaster Street; 3. F R Hudson, Lovat Street.
Cows in calf or milk (not exceeding 11½cwt). 1. M Braithwaite; 2. G Batty; 3. J Farrer.
Cows under 10½cwt. 1. J Hird; 2. J Hogg; 3. W Heslop.
Cows under 9 ½cwt. 1. J Brenkley; 2. Mrs Mason; 3. R Batty.
President’s Prize awarded to J Greenwood.
Lord Mayor’s Prize awarded to J Airey.
1927
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - SATURDAY 28th MAY 1927 (Excerpt)
The Horses Big day – Brilliant Scene at the May Parade
Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association Prizes for best two-wheeled turnout (light horse), confined to members of the association and used regularly in business: 1. C H Green; 2. W Joel; 3. E Rushton.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 1927
A record display of dairy and fat cattle attracted 190 entries at the North Haymarket this morning. The Lord Mayor, (Miss Margaret Beaven), introduced by Dr Gullane, president of the Cowkeepers Association, opened the show, in which champion stock not only from Liverpool, but from the chief Christmas sales in Cumberland, Westmorland, Yorkshire, North Lancashire, and Shropshire, was displayed. In introducing the Lord Mayor, Dr. Gullane declared with pride that this was the finest show the association had ever had. At no time had pure milk from healthy cows been more regarded than at present. Miss Beavan said cowkeepers, by providing pure milk, were doing essential preventive work for the children.
RESULTS
Fat Cow over 14cwt – 1. J Handley, Wavertree; 2. J Davies, Edge Hill; 3. Joseph Owen, Everton; 4. Newsholme Bros., West Derby.
Under 14cwt – 1. Robert Raw, Bootle; 2. Evan Owen, Smithdown Road; 3. F Cropper, Waterloo; 4. R Rimmer, Wavertree.
Under 13cwt – 1. J Brenkley, Aigburth; 2. Jas Airey, Dingle; 3. C H Green, Bootle.
Cows (calved) over 12cwt – 1. G Bargh, Walton; 2. Robert Raw; 3. J Brenkley; 4. R Swinbank. President’s Prize for Best Non-Winner in this class: R Morton, Everton.
Over 11cwt – 1. E Hall, Great Crosby; 2. John Farrar, Tuebrook; 3. George Mason, Aintree; 4. John Herd, Aigburth.
Under 10cwt – 1. John Herd; 2. Mrs Mason, Florist Street; 3. Robert Clare, Wavertree; 4. J Handley.
Metcalf Shield – 1. E Hall, Great Crosby; Reserve: M Braithwaite.
(SURPRISE RESULT – The surprise of the morning was the victory of Mr Hall’s cow over Mr Braithwaite’s exhibit for the Metcalf Shield. The latter was showing the winner of the championship at Preston, but was beaten by a cow which had been placed fourth at Hawes.)
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - SATURDAY 28th MAY 1927 (Excerpt)
The Horses Big day – Brilliant Scene at the May Parade
Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association Prizes for best two-wheeled turnout (light horse), confined to members of the association and used regularly in business: 1. C H Green; 2. W Joel; 3. E Rushton.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER 1927
A record display of dairy and fat cattle attracted 190 entries at the North Haymarket this morning. The Lord Mayor, (Miss Margaret Beaven), introduced by Dr Gullane, president of the Cowkeepers Association, opened the show, in which champion stock not only from Liverpool, but from the chief Christmas sales in Cumberland, Westmorland, Yorkshire, North Lancashire, and Shropshire, was displayed. In introducing the Lord Mayor, Dr. Gullane declared with pride that this was the finest show the association had ever had. At no time had pure milk from healthy cows been more regarded than at present. Miss Beavan said cowkeepers, by providing pure milk, were doing essential preventive work for the children.
RESULTS
Fat Cow over 14cwt – 1. J Handley, Wavertree; 2. J Davies, Edge Hill; 3. Joseph Owen, Everton; 4. Newsholme Bros., West Derby.
Under 14cwt – 1. Robert Raw, Bootle; 2. Evan Owen, Smithdown Road; 3. F Cropper, Waterloo; 4. R Rimmer, Wavertree.
Under 13cwt – 1. J Brenkley, Aigburth; 2. Jas Airey, Dingle; 3. C H Green, Bootle.
Cows (calved) over 12cwt – 1. G Bargh, Walton; 2. Robert Raw; 3. J Brenkley; 4. R Swinbank. President’s Prize for Best Non-Winner in this class: R Morton, Everton.
Over 11cwt – 1. E Hall, Great Crosby; 2. John Farrar, Tuebrook; 3. George Mason, Aintree; 4. John Herd, Aigburth.
Under 10cwt – 1. John Herd; 2. Mrs Mason, Florist Street; 3. Robert Clare, Wavertree; 4. J Handley.
Metcalf Shield – 1. E Hall, Great Crosby; Reserve: M Braithwaite.
(SURPRISE RESULT – The surprise of the morning was the victory of Mr Hall’s cow over Mr Braithwaite’s exhibit for the Metcalf Shield. The latter was showing the winner of the championship at Preston, but was beaten by a cow which had been placed fourth at Hawes.)
1928
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 1928
The pick of the city's hidden herd of dairy cattle were on view, today, when the fortieth annual Christmas Show of Fat and Dairy Cattle, organised by the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers Association, was held at the North Haymarket. The opening ceremony was performed by the Lord Mayor (Alderman H M Miller) who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, and they were received by the president of the association, Dr E Gordon Gullan, and Mr. Thomas Backhouse J P. The Lord Mayor, in declaring the show open, expressed the great pleasure it gave him end the Lady Mayoress to attend. Although they had cancelled all social engagements in view of the city's great loss, they felt it was a duty to be present at the show. He bad been surprised at the wonderful condition of the cattle, and he complimented those who were responsible for their welfare. The entries this year are slightly more than last, and over 200 cattle were judged during the day. There are thirty-four sections for fat cows and thirty for dairy cattle, and included in the entries are a number of cattle that have received championship honours at pervious shows.
AWARDS
Fat Cattle (Open)
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwt – 1. Newsholme Bros., West Derby; 2. J Handley, Wavertree; 3. Greenwood Blades, Roby.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14cwt – 1. T J Parrington, Great Crosby; 2. John Cummings, Litherland; 3. Percy Baxter, Seaforth.
Fat Cow not exceeding 13cwt – 1. H Littlefair, Bootle; 2. James Hogg, Otterspool; 3. J Hogg, Liverpool.
Fat Cow not exceeding 12cwt – 1. H Littlefair, Bootle; 2. Matt Rhodes, Garston; 3. E R Hudson, Edge Hill.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11cwt – 1. And 2. T F Mercer, Litherland; 3. J D Davies, Wavertree.
Fat Cattle (Limited)
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwt – 1. Jas Taylor & Son, Tuebrook; 2. Mrs M Briggs, Liverpool; 3. R Swinbank, Everton.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14cwt – 1. M Webster, Edge Hill; 2. John Sayer & Son, Anfield; 3. T Hargreaves, St Michaels.
Fat Cow not exceeding 12cwt – 1. G Batty, Liverpool; 2. J W Whiteman, Bootle; 3. R Morton, Fairfield.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11cwt – 1. T W Greenwood, Wavertree; 2. T F Mercer, Litherland; 3. Fred Cropper, Waterloo.
Dairy Cattle
Cows (calved) exceeding 12cwt – 1. William Herd, Liverpool; 2. John Herd, Liverpool; 3. John Hogg, Lark Lane.
Cows (calved) exceeding 11cwt – 1. Robert Raw, Bootle; 2. M Braithwaite, Liverpool; 3. J Howson, Great Crosby.
Cows (calved) exceeding 10cwt – 1. John Farrer, Tuebrook; 2. Edward Hall, Great Crosby; 3. John Farrer, Tuebrook.
Cows (calved) not exceeding 10cwt – 1. George Batty, Liverpool; 2. J Brenkley, Liverpool; 3. James Airey, Dingle.
Best Cow or Heifer in Calf or Milk – 1. W Herd, Liverpool; 2. R Batty, Aigburth; 3. H Wood, West Derby.
Best Cow in Calf or Milk (members only) – 1. W Herd, Liverpool; 2. W H Grace, Halewood; 3. M Braithwaite, Liverpool.
Cow in Calf or Milk (cattle dealers only) – 1. E Scarr, Sedbergh; 2. R Raw, Bootle; 3. G Ingham & Sons, Bootle.
Cows in Calf – 1. J Brenkley, Liverpool; 2. Mr Braithwaite, Bootle; 3. W H Grace, Halewood.
Cows in Calf or Milk most suited to dairy purposes (UK open) – 1. W Herd, Liverpool; 2. J Herd, Liverpool; 3. J Hogg, Liverpool.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 1928
The pick of the city's hidden herd of dairy cattle were on view, today, when the fortieth annual Christmas Show of Fat and Dairy Cattle, organised by the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers Association, was held at the North Haymarket. The opening ceremony was performed by the Lord Mayor (Alderman H M Miller) who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, and they were received by the president of the association, Dr E Gordon Gullan, and Mr. Thomas Backhouse J P. The Lord Mayor, in declaring the show open, expressed the great pleasure it gave him end the Lady Mayoress to attend. Although they had cancelled all social engagements in view of the city's great loss, they felt it was a duty to be present at the show. He bad been surprised at the wonderful condition of the cattle, and he complimented those who were responsible for their welfare. The entries this year are slightly more than last, and over 200 cattle were judged during the day. There are thirty-four sections for fat cows and thirty for dairy cattle, and included in the entries are a number of cattle that have received championship honours at pervious shows.
AWARDS
Fat Cattle (Open)
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwt – 1. Newsholme Bros., West Derby; 2. J Handley, Wavertree; 3. Greenwood Blades, Roby.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14cwt – 1. T J Parrington, Great Crosby; 2. John Cummings, Litherland; 3. Percy Baxter, Seaforth.
Fat Cow not exceeding 13cwt – 1. H Littlefair, Bootle; 2. James Hogg, Otterspool; 3. J Hogg, Liverpool.
Fat Cow not exceeding 12cwt – 1. H Littlefair, Bootle; 2. Matt Rhodes, Garston; 3. E R Hudson, Edge Hill.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11cwt – 1. And 2. T F Mercer, Litherland; 3. J D Davies, Wavertree.
Fat Cattle (Limited)
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwt – 1. Jas Taylor & Son, Tuebrook; 2. Mrs M Briggs, Liverpool; 3. R Swinbank, Everton.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14cwt – 1. M Webster, Edge Hill; 2. John Sayer & Son, Anfield; 3. T Hargreaves, St Michaels.
Fat Cow not exceeding 12cwt – 1. G Batty, Liverpool; 2. J W Whiteman, Bootle; 3. R Morton, Fairfield.
Fat Cow not exceeding 11cwt – 1. T W Greenwood, Wavertree; 2. T F Mercer, Litherland; 3. Fred Cropper, Waterloo.
Dairy Cattle
Cows (calved) exceeding 12cwt – 1. William Herd, Liverpool; 2. John Herd, Liverpool; 3. John Hogg, Lark Lane.
Cows (calved) exceeding 11cwt – 1. Robert Raw, Bootle; 2. M Braithwaite, Liverpool; 3. J Howson, Great Crosby.
Cows (calved) exceeding 10cwt – 1. John Farrer, Tuebrook; 2. Edward Hall, Great Crosby; 3. John Farrer, Tuebrook.
Cows (calved) not exceeding 10cwt – 1. George Batty, Liverpool; 2. J Brenkley, Liverpool; 3. James Airey, Dingle.
Best Cow or Heifer in Calf or Milk – 1. W Herd, Liverpool; 2. R Batty, Aigburth; 3. H Wood, West Derby.
Best Cow in Calf or Milk (members only) – 1. W Herd, Liverpool; 2. W H Grace, Halewood; 3. M Braithwaite, Liverpool.
Cow in Calf or Milk (cattle dealers only) – 1. E Scarr, Sedbergh; 2. R Raw, Bootle; 3. G Ingham & Sons, Bootle.
Cows in Calf – 1. J Brenkley, Liverpool; 2. Mr Braithwaite, Bootle; 3. W H Grace, Halewood.
Cows in Calf or Milk most suited to dairy purposes (UK open) – 1. W Herd, Liverpool; 2. J Herd, Liverpool; 3. J Hogg, Liverpool.
1929
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER 1929
“I confess that If I didn't like ships, I might like cows," said the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Councilor Laurence Holt), in opening the forty-first annual show of fat and dairy cattle by the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association, at the North Haymarket, this morning. "My respect for cows has gone up very much indeed as the result of what I have seen." Milk, he said was one of the prime necessities of our city's existence, and thanks were due to the cowkeepers, who brought the very best cattle in Lancashire into their shippons. "God speed to you in obtaining this high standard in everything appertaining to the production of milk” he added.
PRIZES
Fat Cows (over 14cwt). 1. Newsham Bros., West Derby; 2. Jas. Dean, Anfield; 3. H Wood, West Derby; 4. John Wolfenden, Bootle.
Fat Cows (under 14cwt). 1. Jas Owen, Everton; 2. T J Partington, Great Crosby; 3. M Braithwaite; 4. Jackson Bros., West Derby.
Fat Cow (under 13cwt). 1. J Hanson, Great Crosby; 2. A Joy, Garston; 3. A H Hill. Litherland; 4. H Littlefair, Bootle.
Fat Cows which have not won a prize in open competition:
Under 14cwt 1. A Stubbs; 2. W Blades; 3. J Mercer.
Under 14cwt. 1. M Braithwaite; 2. G Stanton; 3. G Batty.
Under 13cwt. 1. J Dean; 2. F Baxter; 3. Jackson Bros.
TOWN DAIRY COWS
Cows in calf or milk over 12cwt. 1. T F Mercer: 2 J Hird; 3. J H Moor and Son; 4. G Batty; 5. J Howarth.
Cows over 11cwt. 1. J Hogg; 2. J Berkley; 3. E Mercer; 4. Jackson Bros.; 5. J Farrer.
Cows over 10cwt. 1. Jackson Bros. 2. J Close and Son; 3. E Hall; 4. R Merton; 5. R Raw, Bootle.
Cows under 10cwt. 1. J Berkley; 2. W Metcalf; 3. R Raw, Bootle; 4. J Farrer; 5. Mrs M J Mason.
BEST FARMER’S COW
Best Cow or Heifer. 1. W H Grace, Halewood; 2. J H Moor and Sons, West Derby; 3. Robert Batty, Grassendale.
Fat Cow under 12cwt. 1. J Taylor, Waterloo; 2. Mrs M J Mason, Florist Street; 3. J W Wightman, Bootle.
Fat Cow under 11cwt. 1. G Batty, Aigburth Road; 2. T J Farrington, Great Crosby; 3. H Tasker (?), Waterloo.
Best Cow, Farmers’ Club. 1. W H Grace; 2. Jas Moor and Sons, West Derby; 3. R Batty.
Cow in calf. 1. W H Grace; 2. R Raw, West Derby; 3. M Braithwaite.
Open Class. 1. T Mercer, Litherland; 2. W H Grace; 3. John Herd, Alwyn Street.
Metcalfe Challenge Shield for Best Dairy Cow awarded to J Hogg, Little Parkfield Road.
Silver Cup for Best Dairy Cow awarded to T F Mercer. Res: W Grace.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER 1929
“I confess that If I didn't like ships, I might like cows," said the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Councilor Laurence Holt), in opening the forty-first annual show of fat and dairy cattle by the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association, at the North Haymarket, this morning. "My respect for cows has gone up very much indeed as the result of what I have seen." Milk, he said was one of the prime necessities of our city's existence, and thanks were due to the cowkeepers, who brought the very best cattle in Lancashire into their shippons. "God speed to you in obtaining this high standard in everything appertaining to the production of milk” he added.
PRIZES
Fat Cows (over 14cwt). 1. Newsham Bros., West Derby; 2. Jas. Dean, Anfield; 3. H Wood, West Derby; 4. John Wolfenden, Bootle.
Fat Cows (under 14cwt). 1. Jas Owen, Everton; 2. T J Partington, Great Crosby; 3. M Braithwaite; 4. Jackson Bros., West Derby.
Fat Cow (under 13cwt). 1. J Hanson, Great Crosby; 2. A Joy, Garston; 3. A H Hill. Litherland; 4. H Littlefair, Bootle.
Fat Cows which have not won a prize in open competition:
Under 14cwt 1. A Stubbs; 2. W Blades; 3. J Mercer.
Under 14cwt. 1. M Braithwaite; 2. G Stanton; 3. G Batty.
Under 13cwt. 1. J Dean; 2. F Baxter; 3. Jackson Bros.
TOWN DAIRY COWS
Cows in calf or milk over 12cwt. 1. T F Mercer: 2 J Hird; 3. J H Moor and Son; 4. G Batty; 5. J Howarth.
Cows over 11cwt. 1. J Hogg; 2. J Berkley; 3. E Mercer; 4. Jackson Bros.; 5. J Farrer.
Cows over 10cwt. 1. Jackson Bros. 2. J Close and Son; 3. E Hall; 4. R Merton; 5. R Raw, Bootle.
Cows under 10cwt. 1. J Berkley; 2. W Metcalf; 3. R Raw, Bootle; 4. J Farrer; 5. Mrs M J Mason.
BEST FARMER’S COW
Best Cow or Heifer. 1. W H Grace, Halewood; 2. J H Moor and Sons, West Derby; 3. Robert Batty, Grassendale.
Fat Cow under 12cwt. 1. J Taylor, Waterloo; 2. Mrs M J Mason, Florist Street; 3. J W Wightman, Bootle.
Fat Cow under 11cwt. 1. G Batty, Aigburth Road; 2. T J Farrington, Great Crosby; 3. H Tasker (?), Waterloo.
Best Cow, Farmers’ Club. 1. W H Grace; 2. Jas Moor and Sons, West Derby; 3. R Batty.
Cow in calf. 1. W H Grace; 2. R Raw, West Derby; 3. M Braithwaite.
Open Class. 1. T Mercer, Litherland; 2. W H Grace; 3. John Herd, Alwyn Street.
Metcalfe Challenge Shield for Best Dairy Cow awarded to J Hogg, Little Parkfield Road.
Silver Cup for Best Dairy Cow awarded to T F Mercer. Res: W Grace.
1930
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER 1930
The Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association's Forty-second Annual Show, took place in the North Haymarket, to-day. This year’s show maintains the high standard set in recent years, and is considered to be the best non-pedigree show in the country. A cow was raffled during the day and the proceeds will go to charity.
J Herd won the Championship with a perfect roan cow, which won every class in which it was shown.
PRIZES
President’s Prize awarded to M Braithwaite.
Metcalfe Challenge Shield awarded to John Herd, Aigburth.
Fat Cow (exceeding 14cwt). 1. R Raw, Bootle. 2. A Joy, Garston; 3. W Herd.
Fat Cow (exceeding 14cwt) not having won a prize in open competition. 1. W Turton; 2. G Handley; 3. I Mason.
Cow Calved (exceeding 11cwt). 1. John Herd; 2. J H Moore and Son; 3. R Batty.
Cow Calved (exceeding 10cwt). 1. W Metcalfe; 2. John Hogg; 3. E Hall.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER 1930
The Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association's Forty-second Annual Show, took place in the North Haymarket, to-day. This year’s show maintains the high standard set in recent years, and is considered to be the best non-pedigree show in the country. A cow was raffled during the day and the proceeds will go to charity.
J Herd won the Championship with a perfect roan cow, which won every class in which it was shown.
PRIZES
President’s Prize awarded to M Braithwaite.
Metcalfe Challenge Shield awarded to John Herd, Aigburth.
Fat Cow (exceeding 14cwt). 1. R Raw, Bootle. 2. A Joy, Garston; 3. W Herd.
Fat Cow (exceeding 14cwt) not having won a prize in open competition. 1. W Turton; 2. G Handley; 3. I Mason.
Cow Calved (exceeding 11cwt). 1. John Herd; 2. J H Moore and Son; 3. R Batty.
Cow Calved (exceeding 10cwt). 1. W Metcalfe; 2. John Hogg; 3. E Hall.
1931
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 1931
The annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, initiated by the City and District Cowkeepers' Association, was opened at Stanley Cattle Market this morning by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Alderman J. C. Cross), who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Gullan. &c. The entries, nearly 200 in number, more than usual, included champion dairy cows from Kendal, Penrith, Preston, Hawes, Kirby Stephen, Hellifield, and Bentham. Introducing the Lord Mayor, Dr Gullan spoke of the high standard in cattle and milk aimed at by the Cowkeepers' Association. The Lord Mayor, opening the show, remarked that it gave him great pleasure to be present, for he was always delighted to come among animals. He was, he said, born among animals, perhaps rather more vicious than at that show. He reminded his hearers that the men in charge of animals must work 366 days in the year. The Lord Mayor recalled his late father's advice: "Jimmy, when you keep any animals, keep the best and feed them on the best.” Miss Kathleen Brenkley presented bouquets to the Lady Mayoress and to Mrs. Gullan. A telegram was received from Alderman W. W. Kelly, chairman of the Markets Committee.
PRIZES
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwt. 1. W H Brickett, Edge Hill; 2. J Joy, Garston; 3. E Mercer, Walton.
Fat Cows not exceeding 14cwt. 1. W H Prickett, Edge Hill; 2. W H Hartley, Tiber Street; 3. T J Partington, Great Crosby.
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwt (not having obtained a prize in open competition). 1. H Hanson, Great Crosby; 2. Robert Raw, Bootle; 3. Samuel Redfern, Knotty Ash.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14cwt (not having obtained a prize in open competition). 1. Robert Wilson, Mossley Hill; 2. J Wolfenden, Bootle; 3. Sydney Warburton, Prescot.
Cows suitable for town dairies exceeding 12cwt. 1. Robert Raw, Bootle; 2. J W Beck, Fazakerley; 3. J W Law, Great Crosby.
Cow not exceeding 11cwt. 1. J Handley, Wavertree; 2. H Herd, Princess Park; 3. J H Moore and Sons, West Derby.
Cows not exceeding 10cwt. 1. R Batty, Grassendale; 2. W H Grace, Halewood.
Metcalfe Silver Challenge Cup for best Pair of Cows. 1. A Handley; res. M Dugdale.
President’s Prize for Best Cow awarded to J Herd.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 1931
The annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle, initiated by the City and District Cowkeepers' Association, was opened at Stanley Cattle Market this morning by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Alderman J. C. Cross), who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Gullan. &c. The entries, nearly 200 in number, more than usual, included champion dairy cows from Kendal, Penrith, Preston, Hawes, Kirby Stephen, Hellifield, and Bentham. Introducing the Lord Mayor, Dr Gullan spoke of the high standard in cattle and milk aimed at by the Cowkeepers' Association. The Lord Mayor, opening the show, remarked that it gave him great pleasure to be present, for he was always delighted to come among animals. He was, he said, born among animals, perhaps rather more vicious than at that show. He reminded his hearers that the men in charge of animals must work 366 days in the year. The Lord Mayor recalled his late father's advice: "Jimmy, when you keep any animals, keep the best and feed them on the best.” Miss Kathleen Brenkley presented bouquets to the Lady Mayoress and to Mrs. Gullan. A telegram was received from Alderman W. W. Kelly, chairman of the Markets Committee.
PRIZES
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwt. 1. W H Brickett, Edge Hill; 2. J Joy, Garston; 3. E Mercer, Walton.
Fat Cows not exceeding 14cwt. 1. W H Prickett, Edge Hill; 2. W H Hartley, Tiber Street; 3. T J Partington, Great Crosby.
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwt (not having obtained a prize in open competition). 1. H Hanson, Great Crosby; 2. Robert Raw, Bootle; 3. Samuel Redfern, Knotty Ash.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14cwt (not having obtained a prize in open competition). 1. Robert Wilson, Mossley Hill; 2. J Wolfenden, Bootle; 3. Sydney Warburton, Prescot.
Cows suitable for town dairies exceeding 12cwt. 1. Robert Raw, Bootle; 2. J W Beck, Fazakerley; 3. J W Law, Great Crosby.
Cow not exceeding 11cwt. 1. J Handley, Wavertree; 2. H Herd, Princess Park; 3. J H Moore and Sons, West Derby.
Cows not exceeding 10cwt. 1. R Batty, Grassendale; 2. W H Grace, Halewood.
Metcalfe Silver Challenge Cup for best Pair of Cows. 1. A Handley; res. M Dugdale.
President’s Prize for Best Cow awarded to J Herd.
1932
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 1932
Today Stanley Cattle Market is the gathering place for all interested in fat and dairy cattle for the 44th Christmas Show of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association. In addition to the dairy cows kept in city shippons (which themselves form a nucleus of great interest and value), there are present champions from the Christmas stock shows of the North. These hail from points as far north as Hawes and include exhibits from Hellifield, Skipton, Lancaster and Kendal.
Dr. Gordon Gullan has been for many years president of the Cowkeepers' Association, and the exhibition was formerly held in the North Haymarket. The removal last year to the new Cattle Market at Stanley was successful, the distance out of town not deterring the visitors who are interested in such exhibits. Indeed, the attendance is largely of the agricultural, butchering. and cowkeeping fraternities, and the show is regarded by them as the great event of their year. The proceeds of the show are given to charity — a policy which has been kept up for many years, and which has been the means of raising thousands of pounds.
This year the show has attracted the record number of 240 entries. In introducing the Lord Mayor, Councillor A. Gates, and the Lady Mayoress, Dr Gordon Gullan referred to the continued success of the show both in entries and public support. He urged that this exhibition was of great value to the city because it showed the public the high standard of dairy cattle used in the production of their milk supply. The Cowkeepers' Association always kept a high standard before them, and in the shippons and other directions eagerly utilised the latest products of science and invention.
The Lord Mayor said that the exhibition showed that the Liverpool public were safer in having milk from the Liverpool shippons than from the country. He happened to know a little about cows. He had kept them for twenty-five years and he kept them now. He complimented the cowkeepers on the efforts they had made to get a Grade-A milk in plenty for the public.
Alderman W. W. Kelly, chairman of the Markets Committee, in thanking the Lord Mayor, intimated his intention of retiring from the chairmanship at the end of the year, after twelve years' service, to give way to a younger man. The Lord Mayor, he said, had been one of their severest critics with regard to the abattoir, but before his year of office had expired he would be satisfied that it would not be the non-success the Lord Mayor had feared. But for the Irish tariff, the abattoir would have become the largest cattle market in the country and one of the greatest successes. The markets of Liverpool had contributed £200,000 to relief of rates during the past twelve years.
THE AWARDS
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwts.: 1. J Brenkley, Aigburth; 2. W H Hartley, Prince's Park; 3. W H Brickett. As above, not have previously obtained a prize: 1. G Metcalfe, Waterloo; 2. A Joy, Garston; 3. R Batty, Grassendale.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14cwts: 1. J Howson, Crosby; 2. W H Brickett: 3. Mrs T Morton, Kensington. As above, not having previously obtained a prize: 1. A Stubbs, Litherland; 2. T W Jackson, Childwall; 3. D Green, Prescot.
Fat Cow not exceeding 13cwts: 1. M Dugdale, Aigburth; 2. I Mason, Prince's Park; 3. W Parrington, Crosby. As above, not having previously obtained a prize: 1. Mrs T Morton; 2. F Thwaite, Aigburth; 3. J H Moor and Sons, West Derby.
Fat Cow not exceeding 12cwts: 1. Mrs M J Mason, Florist Street; 2. J Herd, St Michael's; 3. Mrs M Jones, Everton. As above not having previously obtained a prize:1. J Howson; 2. J Raw, Candia Street, Liverpool; 3. P Parker, Anfield.
DAIRY COWS
Cows, calved, exceeding 12cwts: 1. J Alderson, Tuebrook; 2. F Thwaite; 3 and 4. J Herd.
Cows, calved, not exceeding 12cwts: 1. E Dean and Sons, Freshfield; 2. M Dugdale, Aigburth; 3. W Herd, Prince's Park.
President's Prize for Best Cow exceeding 12cwts. (not having previously won a prize): 1. Jackson Bros, Crosby; reserve - J H Moore, West Derby.
Cows, calved, not exceeding 11cwts: W A Towers, Aigburth; 2. R Batty; 3. A Humphreys and Son, Woolton.
Metcalfe Challenge Cup for Best Dairy Cow not exceeding 12cwts: E Dean and Son; reserve - W A Towers.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 1932
Today Stanley Cattle Market is the gathering place for all interested in fat and dairy cattle for the 44th Christmas Show of the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association. In addition to the dairy cows kept in city shippons (which themselves form a nucleus of great interest and value), there are present champions from the Christmas stock shows of the North. These hail from points as far north as Hawes and include exhibits from Hellifield, Skipton, Lancaster and Kendal.
Dr. Gordon Gullan has been for many years president of the Cowkeepers' Association, and the exhibition was formerly held in the North Haymarket. The removal last year to the new Cattle Market at Stanley was successful, the distance out of town not deterring the visitors who are interested in such exhibits. Indeed, the attendance is largely of the agricultural, butchering. and cowkeeping fraternities, and the show is regarded by them as the great event of their year. The proceeds of the show are given to charity — a policy which has been kept up for many years, and which has been the means of raising thousands of pounds.
This year the show has attracted the record number of 240 entries. In introducing the Lord Mayor, Councillor A. Gates, and the Lady Mayoress, Dr Gordon Gullan referred to the continued success of the show both in entries and public support. He urged that this exhibition was of great value to the city because it showed the public the high standard of dairy cattle used in the production of their milk supply. The Cowkeepers' Association always kept a high standard before them, and in the shippons and other directions eagerly utilised the latest products of science and invention.
The Lord Mayor said that the exhibition showed that the Liverpool public were safer in having milk from the Liverpool shippons than from the country. He happened to know a little about cows. He had kept them for twenty-five years and he kept them now. He complimented the cowkeepers on the efforts they had made to get a Grade-A milk in plenty for the public.
Alderman W. W. Kelly, chairman of the Markets Committee, in thanking the Lord Mayor, intimated his intention of retiring from the chairmanship at the end of the year, after twelve years' service, to give way to a younger man. The Lord Mayor, he said, had been one of their severest critics with regard to the abattoir, but before his year of office had expired he would be satisfied that it would not be the non-success the Lord Mayor had feared. But for the Irish tariff, the abattoir would have become the largest cattle market in the country and one of the greatest successes. The markets of Liverpool had contributed £200,000 to relief of rates during the past twelve years.
THE AWARDS
Fat Cow exceeding 14cwts.: 1. J Brenkley, Aigburth; 2. W H Hartley, Prince's Park; 3. W H Brickett. As above, not have previously obtained a prize: 1. G Metcalfe, Waterloo; 2. A Joy, Garston; 3. R Batty, Grassendale.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14cwts: 1. J Howson, Crosby; 2. W H Brickett: 3. Mrs T Morton, Kensington. As above, not having previously obtained a prize: 1. A Stubbs, Litherland; 2. T W Jackson, Childwall; 3. D Green, Prescot.
Fat Cow not exceeding 13cwts: 1. M Dugdale, Aigburth; 2. I Mason, Prince's Park; 3. W Parrington, Crosby. As above, not having previously obtained a prize: 1. Mrs T Morton; 2. F Thwaite, Aigburth; 3. J H Moor and Sons, West Derby.
Fat Cow not exceeding 12cwts: 1. Mrs M J Mason, Florist Street; 2. J Herd, St Michael's; 3. Mrs M Jones, Everton. As above not having previously obtained a prize:1. J Howson; 2. J Raw, Candia Street, Liverpool; 3. P Parker, Anfield.
DAIRY COWS
Cows, calved, exceeding 12cwts: 1. J Alderson, Tuebrook; 2. F Thwaite; 3 and 4. J Herd.
Cows, calved, not exceeding 12cwts: 1. E Dean and Sons, Freshfield; 2. M Dugdale, Aigburth; 3. W Herd, Prince's Park.
President's Prize for Best Cow exceeding 12cwts. (not having previously won a prize): 1. Jackson Bros, Crosby; reserve - J H Moore, West Derby.
Cows, calved, not exceeding 11cwts: W A Towers, Aigburth; 2. R Batty; 3. A Humphreys and Son, Woolton.
Metcalfe Challenge Cup for Best Dairy Cow not exceeding 12cwts: E Dean and Son; reserve - W A Towers.
1933
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1933
Liverpool's contented cows from the shippons of members of the Liverpool, and District Cowkeepers' Association quickly became discontented at the 45th annual show to-day, in the new Liverpool Abattoir, when the experiment of playing gramophone records through a microphone was tried. Their mournful "moos" hardly synchronised with the lively dance tune that was played, although their drovers found the music a great help on a cold morning as they plied their brushes in time to the tune.
The entries totalled 227, about the same as last year, and the standard was again extremely high. The opening ceremony was performed by Councillor John Waterworth, chairman of the Liverpool Markets Committee, deputising for the Lord Mayor, who is to attend later in the day. He was accompanied by Dr B T J Glover, assistant M.O.H., Captain Harper, market superintendent, and Mr J D Allan, chief food inspector. They were received by Mr John Foster, chairman of the Cowkeepers' Association, and Mr Thwaite, vice- chairman. In declaring the show open, Councillor Waterworth congratulated the Cowkeepers' Association upon the magnificent show of cattle. Every year, he said, the finest cattle in the North of England were shown in the dairy class, and the fat cattle classes demonstrated how well-kept the animals were in the shippons of Liverpool. The Medical Officer of Health's department was very proud of the excellent supply of pure milk obtained from the 3,500 cows in the shippons of Liverpool. Today's show would demonstrate to the public that their milk supply came from the finest cattle that could be purchased.
Dr Glover also congratulated the cowkeepers upon the magnificent condition of the animals. "If the rest of the country follow the lead given by Liverpool and produce animals in this condition,” he said, "our worries as a health department on the question of tuberculosis in cows will not be so great."
The championship awards for the best cattle in the show went to D Green, Parkside Dairy, Knowsley, for the best fat cow, and to W A Towers, of Beechwood Farm, Aigburth, for the best dairy cow. Awards were as follow:
FAT COWS
Exceeding 14cwts - 1. D Green, Knowsley; 2. A Williams, Liverpool; 3. G Metcalfe, Waterloo.
Not exceeding 14cwts - 1. T Parrington, Great Crosby; 2. T Stainton, Liverpool; 3. R Barber, Walton.
Not exceeding 13cwts - 1. R Thwaite, Liverpool; 2. T H Deville, Stonycroft; 3. J W Beck, Fazakerley.
Not exceeding 12cwts - 1. Mrs M J Mason; 2. Mrs T Morton, Liverpool; 3. J C Davidson, Garston.
Not exceeding 11cwts - 1. J Howson, Great Crosby; 2. Dinsdale and Hall, Aughton; 3. Mrs A Gaddas, Everton.
DAIRY COWS IN MILK OR CALF
Exceeding 12cwts - 1. E Hall, Great Crosby; 2. J Farrer, Tuebrook; 3. J Alderson, Tuebrook.
Not exceeding 12cwts - A Humphries, Woolton; 2. J Herd, Liverpool; 3. R Taylor, Otterspool.
Not exceeding 11cwts - 1 and 3. W Towers, Aigburth; 2. J Farrer.
Not exceeding 10cwts - 1. Mrs M J Mason, Liverpool; 2. C F Swinbank, Anfield; 3. S Thwaite, Liverpool.
Metcalfe Challenge Shield for best Dairy Cow in restricted classes - W Towers
Best Farmer's Cow - 1. M I Dugdale, Liverpool; 2. W Herd, Liverpool; 3. Jackson Bros., Great Crosby.
Best Cow in Calf - 1. W A Towers; 2. M L Dugdale.
Cow in Calf (cattle dealers only) - 1. F Wood, Liverpool; 2 and 3 R Scarr, Sedbergh.
Cow in Calf, any weight - 1. S Thwaite; 2. J H Moor and Son, West Derby; 3. R Batty, Liverpool.
Cow in Calf (open to UK) - 1. W A Towers; 2. E Hall; 3. A Humphries and Son, Woolton.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1933
Liverpool's contented cows from the shippons of members of the Liverpool, and District Cowkeepers' Association quickly became discontented at the 45th annual show to-day, in the new Liverpool Abattoir, when the experiment of playing gramophone records through a microphone was tried. Their mournful "moos" hardly synchronised with the lively dance tune that was played, although their drovers found the music a great help on a cold morning as they plied their brushes in time to the tune.
The entries totalled 227, about the same as last year, and the standard was again extremely high. The opening ceremony was performed by Councillor John Waterworth, chairman of the Liverpool Markets Committee, deputising for the Lord Mayor, who is to attend later in the day. He was accompanied by Dr B T J Glover, assistant M.O.H., Captain Harper, market superintendent, and Mr J D Allan, chief food inspector. They were received by Mr John Foster, chairman of the Cowkeepers' Association, and Mr Thwaite, vice- chairman. In declaring the show open, Councillor Waterworth congratulated the Cowkeepers' Association upon the magnificent show of cattle. Every year, he said, the finest cattle in the North of England were shown in the dairy class, and the fat cattle classes demonstrated how well-kept the animals were in the shippons of Liverpool. The Medical Officer of Health's department was very proud of the excellent supply of pure milk obtained from the 3,500 cows in the shippons of Liverpool. Today's show would demonstrate to the public that their milk supply came from the finest cattle that could be purchased.
Dr Glover also congratulated the cowkeepers upon the magnificent condition of the animals. "If the rest of the country follow the lead given by Liverpool and produce animals in this condition,” he said, "our worries as a health department on the question of tuberculosis in cows will not be so great."
The championship awards for the best cattle in the show went to D Green, Parkside Dairy, Knowsley, for the best fat cow, and to W A Towers, of Beechwood Farm, Aigburth, for the best dairy cow. Awards were as follow:
FAT COWS
Exceeding 14cwts - 1. D Green, Knowsley; 2. A Williams, Liverpool; 3. G Metcalfe, Waterloo.
Not exceeding 14cwts - 1. T Parrington, Great Crosby; 2. T Stainton, Liverpool; 3. R Barber, Walton.
Not exceeding 13cwts - 1. R Thwaite, Liverpool; 2. T H Deville, Stonycroft; 3. J W Beck, Fazakerley.
Not exceeding 12cwts - 1. Mrs M J Mason; 2. Mrs T Morton, Liverpool; 3. J C Davidson, Garston.
Not exceeding 11cwts - 1. J Howson, Great Crosby; 2. Dinsdale and Hall, Aughton; 3. Mrs A Gaddas, Everton.
DAIRY COWS IN MILK OR CALF
Exceeding 12cwts - 1. E Hall, Great Crosby; 2. J Farrer, Tuebrook; 3. J Alderson, Tuebrook.
Not exceeding 12cwts - A Humphries, Woolton; 2. J Herd, Liverpool; 3. R Taylor, Otterspool.
Not exceeding 11cwts - 1 and 3. W Towers, Aigburth; 2. J Farrer.
Not exceeding 10cwts - 1. Mrs M J Mason, Liverpool; 2. C F Swinbank, Anfield; 3. S Thwaite, Liverpool.
Metcalfe Challenge Shield for best Dairy Cow in restricted classes - W Towers
Best Farmer's Cow - 1. M I Dugdale, Liverpool; 2. W Herd, Liverpool; 3. Jackson Bros., Great Crosby.
Best Cow in Calf - 1. W A Towers; 2. M L Dugdale.
Cow in Calf (cattle dealers only) - 1. F Wood, Liverpool; 2 and 3 R Scarr, Sedbergh.
Cow in Calf, any weight - 1. S Thwaite; 2. J H Moor and Son, West Derby; 3. R Batty, Liverpool.
Cow in Calf (open to UK) - 1. W A Towers; 2. E Hall; 3. A Humphries and Son, Woolton.
1934
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 5th DECEMBER 1934
At today's cattle show six cups and prize money totalling over £5OO, were competed for at the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association's 46th Annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle at the cattle market, Stanley Abattoir, today. There were twenty classes and 41 extra prizes, 22 of which were for fat cows, and the remaining for dairy. The entries numbered 210, and while those in the fat cattle classes were slightly down, there was an increase in the entries for dairy cows.
Among the animals entered were several champions and a number of prizewinners at other shows. The champions included those from Kirkby Stephen belonging to Mr. M. I. Dugdale and from Hawes and Lancaster. Other entrants had won prizes at Penarth and Preston. As a result of last year's show £7OO went to local charities, and this year an effort is being made for a similar cause.
When the Lord Mayor (Alderman F. T. Richardson), accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, arrived at the abattoir to open the show, he was received by Mr. J. W. Foster, the chairman of the association, in the absence of the president, Dr. A. Gordon Gullan, who is unwell. Others present were:— J. Waterworth, chairman of the Markets Committee. and Mrs. Waterworth, Alderman Muirhead, Councillor Broan Hoer, Councillor J. Butterfield, Mr. A. D. Harper, market superintendent, and Mr. A. W. Pillers, chief veterinary officer.
The Lord Mayor then told a story of how, on one occasion, he bought a calf for 2s 6d. and later made a profit of 6d on it. I remember, some years ago, at Bedford cattle market I bought a calf for 2s 6d, but I don't think It was a pedigree calf. My uncle asked me what I was going to do with it, and when I said he would have to look after it for me he said he would not have it on his field. That was all I knew about cattle. However, I resold it for 3s.
In complimenting the association, the Lord Mayor said the judges had told him that this was the best they had been to this year. That was something of which they could be proud, and he hoped they would do their best to keep Liverpool on top in this connection. The Lady Mayoress was presented with a bouquet by Miss Minnie Thwaite, the eight—year—old granddaughter of Mr. Richard Thwaite, vice—chairman of the association. The championship in the fat cow classes was won by Mr. W. Herd, of 36 Greta—Street, Liverpool; the reserve champion being Mr. J. Hogg, jun., of 3, Little Parkfield Road, Liverpool.
THE AWARDS
FAT CLASSES
Fat Cow, exceeding 14 cwts — 1. William Herd, 36 Greta Street, Liverpool; 2. I Mason, 53 High Park Street, Liverpool; 3. R Thwaite, 53 Annerley Street, Liverpool.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14 cwts — 1. J Hogg, 3 Little Parkfield Road, Liverpool; 2. John Evans, Barn Hey Farm, Tarbock; 3. Thomas Stainton, 67 Bridge Road, Litherland.
Cow not exceeding 13 cwts – 1. J Ampley, Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree; 2. E Harper, Lower Breck Road, Anfield; 3. T H Deville, Moss Farm Dairy, Stoneycroft.
Cow not exceeding 12 cwts — 1. J Lack, Marlborough Road, Tuebrook; 2. Mrs E Owen, Ellison Street, Everton; 3. E Hall, St. Luke's Road. Great Crosby.
Cow not exceeding 11 cwts — 1. W Herd; 2. T H Burns, Bedford Road, Walton; 3. W R Marks, North Hill Street, Liverpool.
Cow in milk or in calf most suitable for dairy purposes (cattle dealers only) — 1. J Whitefield, Kirkby Lonsdale; 2. G Ingham and Sons, Stanley Road, Bootle 3. M Whitfield, Brown Street, Bootle.
Cow in calf, any weight — 1. R Batty; 2. C Pawson, Brookhill Road, Bootle; 3. W Herd.
ASSOCIATION CLASSES
Fat Cow exceeding 14 cwts — 1. C Pawson, 1 Brookhill Road, Bootle; 2. S F Lambert, 33 Holt Road, Liverpool; 3. J Handley, Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14 cwts — 1. R Swinbank jun., 1 Hampson Street, Anfield; 2. G Handley, 24 Balfour Road, Bootle; 3. S Allen, Russian Drive, Stoneycroft.
Cow not exceeding 13 cwts — 1. Mrs M J Mason, 34 Florist Street, Liverpool; 2. J Alderson, 22 Clifton Road East, Tuebrook; 3. Jackson Bros., 64 Cambridge Avenue, Great Crosby.
Cow, not exceeding 12 cwts — 1. J E and R Batty, Whitehouse Farm, Cressington; 2. J Hogg, 3 Little Parkfield Road, Liverpool.
DAIRY CLASSES
Cow, calved, exceeding 12 cwts — 1. I Dugdale, Woodend Farm, Aigburth; 2. J H Moor and Son, Beech Farm, West Derby; 3. S R Swinbank, 98 New Road, Tuebrook.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 12 cwts — 1. M I Dugdale; 2. E Hall, 36 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby; 3. W Herd, 36 Greta Street, Liverpool.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 11 cwts — 1. G Metcalfe, 42 Handfield Road, Waterloo; 2. Robert Batty, Grassendale Farm, Liverpool; 3. J Breakley, 71 Ancaster Road, Liverpool.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 10 cwts — 1. Mrs M J Mason: 2. E Hall; 3. W Partington, Carnegie Avenue, Great Crosby.
Farmer's Cow, in milk or in calf — 1. and 3. W H Grace, Court Farm, Halewood; 2. R Batty, Grassendale Farm, Liverpool.
Cow in calf or in milk (Liverpool and District Farmers' Club) — 1. I M Dugdale; 2. W H Prickett, Ivy Farm, Gateacre; 3. Jackson Bros.
Cow in milk or in calf most suitable for dairy purposes (cattle dealers only) — 1. Mrs A Gaddas, 5 Priory Grove, Everton.
Cow, not exceeding 11 cwts — 1. W A Towers, Beechwood Farm, Aigburth; 2. Dinsdale and Hall, Winifred Farm, Aughton; 3. E R Hudson, Lovat Street, Edge Hill.
SPECIALS
President's Prize — John Herd, 48 Alwyn Street.
Metcalfe Challenge Cup (winner receiving a gold medal) — M I Dugdale.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 5th DECEMBER 1934
At today's cattle show six cups and prize money totalling over £5OO, were competed for at the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers' Association's 46th Annual Christmas show of fat and dairy cattle at the cattle market, Stanley Abattoir, today. There were twenty classes and 41 extra prizes, 22 of which were for fat cows, and the remaining for dairy. The entries numbered 210, and while those in the fat cattle classes were slightly down, there was an increase in the entries for dairy cows.
Among the animals entered were several champions and a number of prizewinners at other shows. The champions included those from Kirkby Stephen belonging to Mr. M. I. Dugdale and from Hawes and Lancaster. Other entrants had won prizes at Penarth and Preston. As a result of last year's show £7OO went to local charities, and this year an effort is being made for a similar cause.
When the Lord Mayor (Alderman F. T. Richardson), accompanied by the Lady Mayoress, arrived at the abattoir to open the show, he was received by Mr. J. W. Foster, the chairman of the association, in the absence of the president, Dr. A. Gordon Gullan, who is unwell. Others present were:— J. Waterworth, chairman of the Markets Committee. and Mrs. Waterworth, Alderman Muirhead, Councillor Broan Hoer, Councillor J. Butterfield, Mr. A. D. Harper, market superintendent, and Mr. A. W. Pillers, chief veterinary officer.
The Lord Mayor then told a story of how, on one occasion, he bought a calf for 2s 6d. and later made a profit of 6d on it. I remember, some years ago, at Bedford cattle market I bought a calf for 2s 6d, but I don't think It was a pedigree calf. My uncle asked me what I was going to do with it, and when I said he would have to look after it for me he said he would not have it on his field. That was all I knew about cattle. However, I resold it for 3s.
In complimenting the association, the Lord Mayor said the judges had told him that this was the best they had been to this year. That was something of which they could be proud, and he hoped they would do their best to keep Liverpool on top in this connection. The Lady Mayoress was presented with a bouquet by Miss Minnie Thwaite, the eight—year—old granddaughter of Mr. Richard Thwaite, vice—chairman of the association. The championship in the fat cow classes was won by Mr. W. Herd, of 36 Greta—Street, Liverpool; the reserve champion being Mr. J. Hogg, jun., of 3, Little Parkfield Road, Liverpool.
THE AWARDS
FAT CLASSES
Fat Cow, exceeding 14 cwts — 1. William Herd, 36 Greta Street, Liverpool; 2. I Mason, 53 High Park Street, Liverpool; 3. R Thwaite, 53 Annerley Street, Liverpool.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14 cwts — 1. J Hogg, 3 Little Parkfield Road, Liverpool; 2. John Evans, Barn Hey Farm, Tarbock; 3. Thomas Stainton, 67 Bridge Road, Litherland.
Cow not exceeding 13 cwts – 1. J Ampley, Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree; 2. E Harper, Lower Breck Road, Anfield; 3. T H Deville, Moss Farm Dairy, Stoneycroft.
Cow not exceeding 12 cwts — 1. J Lack, Marlborough Road, Tuebrook; 2. Mrs E Owen, Ellison Street, Everton; 3. E Hall, St. Luke's Road. Great Crosby.
Cow not exceeding 11 cwts — 1. W Herd; 2. T H Burns, Bedford Road, Walton; 3. W R Marks, North Hill Street, Liverpool.
Cow in milk or in calf most suitable for dairy purposes (cattle dealers only) — 1. J Whitefield, Kirkby Lonsdale; 2. G Ingham and Sons, Stanley Road, Bootle 3. M Whitfield, Brown Street, Bootle.
Cow in calf, any weight — 1. R Batty; 2. C Pawson, Brookhill Road, Bootle; 3. W Herd.
ASSOCIATION CLASSES
Fat Cow exceeding 14 cwts — 1. C Pawson, 1 Brookhill Road, Bootle; 2. S F Lambert, 33 Holt Road, Liverpool; 3. J Handley, Prince Alfred Road, Wavertree.
Fat Cow not exceeding 14 cwts — 1. R Swinbank jun., 1 Hampson Street, Anfield; 2. G Handley, 24 Balfour Road, Bootle; 3. S Allen, Russian Drive, Stoneycroft.
Cow not exceeding 13 cwts — 1. Mrs M J Mason, 34 Florist Street, Liverpool; 2. J Alderson, 22 Clifton Road East, Tuebrook; 3. Jackson Bros., 64 Cambridge Avenue, Great Crosby.
Cow, not exceeding 12 cwts — 1. J E and R Batty, Whitehouse Farm, Cressington; 2. J Hogg, 3 Little Parkfield Road, Liverpool.
DAIRY CLASSES
Cow, calved, exceeding 12 cwts — 1. I Dugdale, Woodend Farm, Aigburth; 2. J H Moor and Son, Beech Farm, West Derby; 3. S R Swinbank, 98 New Road, Tuebrook.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 12 cwts — 1. M I Dugdale; 2. E Hall, 36 St Luke's Road, Great Crosby; 3. W Herd, 36 Greta Street, Liverpool.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 11 cwts — 1. G Metcalfe, 42 Handfield Road, Waterloo; 2. Robert Batty, Grassendale Farm, Liverpool; 3. J Breakley, 71 Ancaster Road, Liverpool.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 10 cwts — 1. Mrs M J Mason: 2. E Hall; 3. W Partington, Carnegie Avenue, Great Crosby.
Farmer's Cow, in milk or in calf — 1. and 3. W H Grace, Court Farm, Halewood; 2. R Batty, Grassendale Farm, Liverpool.
Cow in calf or in milk (Liverpool and District Farmers' Club) — 1. I M Dugdale; 2. W H Prickett, Ivy Farm, Gateacre; 3. Jackson Bros.
Cow in milk or in calf most suitable for dairy purposes (cattle dealers only) — 1. Mrs A Gaddas, 5 Priory Grove, Everton.
Cow, not exceeding 11 cwts — 1. W A Towers, Beechwood Farm, Aigburth; 2. Dinsdale and Hall, Winifred Farm, Aughton; 3. E R Hudson, Lovat Street, Edge Hill.
SPECIALS
President's Prize — John Herd, 48 Alwyn Street.
Metcalfe Challenge Cup (winner receiving a gold medal) — M I Dugdale.
1935
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER 1935
At the Liverpool City Abattoirs, or Stanley Cattle Market, Prescot Road, the Lord Mayor (Mr R J Hall), to-day, declared open the biggest two-day show of Christmas cattle ever held in the North of England. The tiny show inaugurated over forty years ago by the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association, mainly to display the "hidden herds" from the shippons within the city, has this year blossomed out into a full dress fatstock show at which dairy cattle, bullocks, heifers, calves, sheep, and bacon pigs are exhibited. This has been made possible by the formation of a new organisation, the Liverpool and District Livestock Society, which is supported by the Corporation, the Dairy Farmers Association, the Farmers’ Club, the National Farmers' Union, and the Butchers' Association. Lord Derby, the president, has presented a silver cup for the best beast.
The prizes total £600, a number of silver trophies are to be awarded, and a Daily Post gold medal is also in the prize list. There are sixty-two classes, and the entries, which total over 500, come from the North of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. A splendid entry has been secured from Wales and it is thought that the easy means of transport melded by the Mersey Tunnel has induced the Welsh farmers to enter their stock.
The Lord Mayor, who was received by Councillor J. Waterworth and Alderman J. Bennett, chairman and vice-chairman of the new society, toured the judging rings in a huge marquee outside the Cattle Market proper. From the auctioneers rostrum the Lord Mayor formally declared the show open. The quality of the exhibits he had seen, said the Lord Mayor, were a cheerful indication of better times for the farmer, and an equally good time for the meat salesmen. The aim of the industry was to specialise in the early maturity of fat stock, and he understood they had succeeded in reducing the maturity period from six or seven years to two or three. The early maturing period had beer aided by the scientific manufacture of feeling stuff, which was carried out on a gigantic scale in Liverpool and employed a great number of people. The feeding stuffs manufactured in the Merseyside factories were of the highest quality.
He was glad to see the dairy farmers and the cowkeepers well represented, because it was important that they should retain an interest in the new society. Of the total quantity of milk required in Liverpool, only one-third was supplied by producers within a radius of ten miles from where they were standing, and he would like to see that share increased. "I believe the dairy farmers in that radius are capable of meeting that supply," continued the Lord Mayor, "and it is well known that the quality of milk supplied by them is one that we have every confidence in. I sincerely predict that in the near future there will be only one quality available, and that will be of the TT grade."
AWARDS FOR DAIRY CATTLE
Registered to Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers' Association
Fat Cow, exceeding 14cwt. 1. R Thwaite, Annerley Street; 2. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road; 3. J Hogg junior, Little Parkfield Road.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14 cwt. 1. E Harper, Lower Breck Road; 2. J Harper, Chestnut Grove; 3. S Thwaite.
Cow, calved, exceeding 12cwt. 1. W A Towers, Grassendale; 2. J. Farrer, Tuebrook; 3. R Batty, Grassendale.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 12cwt. 1. M I Dugdale, Grassendale; 2. R Batty 3. R Taylor, Otterspool Farm.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. F Wood, Smithdown Road; 2. Mrs E Oldham, Hightown; 3. E Dean and Sons, Freshfield.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 12cwt. 1. W Jackson, Childwall House Farm; 2. Mrs Stubbs, Litherland; 3. W H Prickett, Gateacre.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. W Herd, Aigburth Road; 2. T G Harper, Liverpool; 3. J Leck, Tuebrook.
Fat Cow (open to UK). 1. R Thwaite; 2. R Raw; 3. W Herd.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 10cwt. 1. E Hall, Great Crosby; 2. E Harper, Anfield; 3. J Taylor, Tuebrook.
Best Veal Calf. 1. A Samuels, Marford; 2. E Hall; 3. W Metcalfe. Liverpool.
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. Farrer 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 LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER 1935
At the Liverpool City Abattoirs, or Stanley Cattle Market, Prescot Road, the Lord Mayor (Mr R J Hall), to-day, declared open the biggest two-day show of Christmas cattle ever held in the North of England. The tiny show inaugurated over forty years ago by the Liverpool Cowkeepers' Association, mainly to display the "hidden herds" from the shippons within the city, has this year blossomed out into a full dress fatstock show at which dairy cattle, bullocks, heifers, calves, sheep, and bacon pigs are exhibited. This has been made possible by the formation of a new organisation, the Liverpool and District Livestock Society, which is supported by the Corporation, the Dairy Farmers Association, the Farmers’ Club, the National Farmers' Union, and the Butchers' Association. Lord Derby, the president, has presented a silver cup for the best beast.
The prizes total £600, a number of silver trophies are to be awarded, and a Daily Post gold medal is also in the prize list. There are sixty-two classes, and the entries, which total over 500, come from the North of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. A splendid entry has been secured from Wales and it is thought that the easy means of transport melded by the Mersey Tunnel has induced the Welsh farmers to enter their stock.
The Lord Mayor, who was received by Councillor J. Waterworth and Alderman J. Bennett, chairman and vice-chairman of the new society, toured the judging rings in a huge marquee outside the Cattle Market proper. From the auctioneers rostrum the Lord Mayor formally declared the show open. The quality of the exhibits he had seen, said the Lord Mayor, were a cheerful indication of better times for the farmer, and an equally good time for the meat salesmen. The aim of the industry was to specialise in the early maturity of fat stock, and he understood they had succeeded in reducing the maturity period from six or seven years to two or three. The early maturing period had beer aided by the scientific manufacture of feeling stuff, which was carried out on a gigantic scale in Liverpool and employed a great number of people. The feeding stuffs manufactured in the Merseyside factories were of the highest quality.
He was glad to see the dairy farmers and the cowkeepers well represented, because it was important that they should retain an interest in the new society. Of the total quantity of milk required in Liverpool, only one-third was supplied by producers within a radius of ten miles from where they were standing, and he would like to see that share increased. "I believe the dairy farmers in that radius are capable of meeting that supply," continued the Lord Mayor, "and it is well known that the quality of milk supplied by them is one that we have every confidence in. I sincerely predict that in the near future there will be only one quality available, and that will be of the TT grade."
AWARDS FOR DAIRY CATTLE
Registered to Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers' Association
Fat Cow, exceeding 14cwt. 1. R Thwaite, Annerley Street; 2. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road; 3. J Hogg junior, Little Parkfield Road.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 14 cwt. 1. E Harper, Lower Breck Road; 2. J Harper, Chestnut Grove; 3. S Thwaite.
Cow, calved, exceeding 12cwt. 1. W A Towers, Grassendale; 2. J. Farrer, Tuebrook; 3. R Batty, Grassendale.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 12cwt. 1. M I Dugdale, Grassendale; 2. R Batty 3. R Taylor, Otterspool Farm.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwt. 1. F Wood, Smithdown Road; 2. Mrs E Oldham, Hightown; 3. E Dean and Sons, Freshfield.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 12cwt. 1. W Jackson, Childwall House Farm; 2. Mrs Stubbs, Litherland; 3. W H Prickett, Gateacre.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. W Herd, Aigburth Road; 2. T G Harper, Liverpool; 3. J Leck, Tuebrook.
Fat Cow (open to UK). 1. R Thwaite; 2. R Raw; 3. W Herd.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 10cwt. 1. E Hall, Great Crosby; 2. E Harper, Anfield; 3. J Taylor, Tuebrook.
Best Veal Calf. 1. A Samuels, Marford; 2. E Hall; 3. W Metcalfe. Liverpool.
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. Farrer 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.
1936
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 1936
Exhibitors and their dairy cattle from a wide area, due at Stanley Market, at 6 am. today, for judging in the Liverpool and District Livestock Society's Christmas Show, were slow in arriving owing to fog delays. This is the second day of the show and awards were made in the milking trials in which quality counts for points as well as the quantity of the milk.
DAIRY AWARDS
Cows, calved, exceeding 12cwt. 1. T Coulthwaite, Seaforth; 2. J Hogg, Little Parkfield Road; 3. J Howson, Moor Lane, Crosby.
Not exceeding 12cwt. 1. E Harper, Rose Lane, Mossley Hill; 2. J Handley, Wavertree; 3. R Taylor, Otterspool Farm, Aigburth.
Not exceeding 11cwt. 1. R Taylor; 2. J Alderson, Tuebrook; 3. M I Dugdale, Woodend Farm, Grassendale.
Not exceeding 10cwt. 1. J Brenkley, Ancaster Road; 2. M I Dugdale; 3. R Batty, Grassendale Farm.
Metcalfe Challenge Shield awarded to E Harper
Bibby Challenge Cup awarded to J Brenkley
Cow or Heifer in Milk (farmers within 20 mile radius). 1. P H Pennington, Tarbock Green; 2. M I Dugdale; 3. R Taylor.
Cow in calf or milk (Liverpool Farmers’ Club). 1. R Batty; 2. A Humphries and Son, Woolton; 3. M I Dugdale.
Cow suitable for dairy purposes (cattle dealers). 1. and 2. G Ingham and Sons, Stanley Road; 3. J Whitfield, Lancaster.
Cow in calf, any weight. 1. Mrs E Townley, Whitefield Road, Everton; 2. S P Swinbank, Anfield; 3. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road.
Cow in calf or milk (UK). 1. E Harper, Mossley Hill; 2. R Taylor, Aigburth; 3. Humphries and Sons, Woolton.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 9th DECEMBER 1936
Exhibitors and their dairy cattle from a wide area, due at Stanley Market, at 6 am. today, for judging in the Liverpool and District Livestock Society's Christmas Show, were slow in arriving owing to fog delays. This is the second day of the show and awards were made in the milking trials in which quality counts for points as well as the quantity of the milk.
DAIRY AWARDS
Cows, calved, exceeding 12cwt. 1. T Coulthwaite, Seaforth; 2. J Hogg, Little Parkfield Road; 3. J Howson, Moor Lane, Crosby.
Not exceeding 12cwt. 1. E Harper, Rose Lane, Mossley Hill; 2. J Handley, Wavertree; 3. R Taylor, Otterspool Farm, Aigburth.
Not exceeding 11cwt. 1. R Taylor; 2. J Alderson, Tuebrook; 3. M I Dugdale, Woodend Farm, Grassendale.
Not exceeding 10cwt. 1. J Brenkley, Ancaster Road; 2. M I Dugdale; 3. R Batty, Grassendale Farm.
Metcalfe Challenge Shield awarded to E Harper
Bibby Challenge Cup awarded to J Brenkley
Cow or Heifer in Milk (farmers within 20 mile radius). 1. P H Pennington, Tarbock Green; 2. M I Dugdale; 3. R Taylor.
Cow in calf or milk (Liverpool Farmers’ Club). 1. R Batty; 2. A Humphries and Son, Woolton; 3. M I Dugdale.
Cow suitable for dairy purposes (cattle dealers). 1. and 2. G Ingham and Sons, Stanley Road; 3. J Whitfield, Lancaster.
Cow in calf, any weight. 1. Mrs E Townley, Whitefield Road, Everton; 2. S P Swinbank, Anfield; 3. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road.
Cow in calf or milk (UK). 1. E Harper, Mossley Hill; 2. R Taylor, Aigburth; 3. Humphries and Sons, Woolton.
1937
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 15th DECEMBER 1937
Aristocrats Of The Dairy - Champion Animals In Liverpool Contest
Dairy cows that have become champions by virtue of successes in recent shows all over the North of England met in competition at the Christmas show of Liverpool and District Livestock Society at Stanley Market, Liverpool, to-day. Fat stock and poultry were judged yesterday, today being reserved for the appearance of aristocrats of the dairy, of which there was a total entry of 110. There were nine entries for the milking trials. In this competition, which carries with it a silver cup, the decisions are awarded on both quantity and quality of the milk. Samples have been sent to the city analyst for his report on the butter fat contents of the respective yields. A general auction of fat stock and dairy cattle will be held at the end of the day
AWARDS
Cows, carved and over 12cwt. 1. M I Dugdale, Grassendale; 2. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road; 3. C H Pennington, Tarbock Green.
Cows, carved, not over 12cwt. 1. R Thwaite, Annerley Street; 2. A Humphries and Sons, Woolton; 3. F Garden, Fazakeley.
Challenge Shield for Best Dairy Cow in above two classes presented to M I Dugdale.
Cows, calved, not over 11cwt. 1. R Thwaite; 2. A Humphries and Sons; 3. M I Dugdale.
Cows, calved, not over 10cwt. 1. S Thwaite; 2. R Taylor, Otterspool Farm; 3. J Alderson, Tuebrook.
Silver Challenge Cup for Best Dairy Cow in above two classes presented to S Thwaite.
Cow or heifer, in calf or milk (farmers within 20 mile radius). 1. Jackson Bros., Crosby; 2. C H Pennington; 3. E Harper, Rose Lane, Mossley Hill.
Cow in calf or milk (members of Liverpool Farmers’ Club). 1. S Thwaite; 2. A Humphries and Sons; 3. Jackson Bros., Fazakerley.
Cows in calf or milk (cattle dealers only). 1. M Whitfield, Brown Street, Bootle; 2. N Shinkfield, Broadgreen Road.
Cow in calf, any weight. 1. Mrs E Townley, Whitefield Road, Everton;2. S Thwaite; 3. E Sowden, Lodge Lane.
Cow in calf or milk (open to UK). 1. and 2. S Thwaite; 3. A Humphries and Sons.
Milking Trials. 1. and 2. C Lambert, Chester Road, Liverpool; 3. R Taylor.
Best Pair of Dairy Cows, in calf or milk. 1. (Richard Batty Cup) S Thwaite; 2. M I Dugdale; 3. A Humphries and Sons.
Robert Raw Challenge Cup for Shorthorn Dairy Cow (open) presented to S Thwaite.
Metcalfe Challenge Cup for Pair of Cows presented to S Thwaite; res – M I Dugdale.
Liverpool Dairy Farmers' Cup for Champion Dairy Cow in Milk presented to S Thwaite.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 15th DECEMBER 1937
Aristocrats Of The Dairy - Champion Animals In Liverpool Contest
Dairy cows that have become champions by virtue of successes in recent shows all over the North of England met in competition at the Christmas show of Liverpool and District Livestock Society at Stanley Market, Liverpool, to-day. Fat stock and poultry were judged yesterday, today being reserved for the appearance of aristocrats of the dairy, of which there was a total entry of 110. There were nine entries for the milking trials. In this competition, which carries with it a silver cup, the decisions are awarded on both quantity and quality of the milk. Samples have been sent to the city analyst for his report on the butter fat contents of the respective yields. A general auction of fat stock and dairy cattle will be held at the end of the day
AWARDS
Cows, carved and over 12cwt. 1. M I Dugdale, Grassendale; 2. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road; 3. C H Pennington, Tarbock Green.
Cows, carved, not over 12cwt. 1. R Thwaite, Annerley Street; 2. A Humphries and Sons, Woolton; 3. F Garden, Fazakeley.
Challenge Shield for Best Dairy Cow in above two classes presented to M I Dugdale.
Cows, calved, not over 11cwt. 1. R Thwaite; 2. A Humphries and Sons; 3. M I Dugdale.
Cows, calved, not over 10cwt. 1. S Thwaite; 2. R Taylor, Otterspool Farm; 3. J Alderson, Tuebrook.
Silver Challenge Cup for Best Dairy Cow in above two classes presented to S Thwaite.
Cow or heifer, in calf or milk (farmers within 20 mile radius). 1. Jackson Bros., Crosby; 2. C H Pennington; 3. E Harper, Rose Lane, Mossley Hill.
Cow in calf or milk (members of Liverpool Farmers’ Club). 1. S Thwaite; 2. A Humphries and Sons; 3. Jackson Bros., Fazakerley.
Cows in calf or milk (cattle dealers only). 1. M Whitfield, Brown Street, Bootle; 2. N Shinkfield, Broadgreen Road.
Cow in calf, any weight. 1. Mrs E Townley, Whitefield Road, Everton;2. S Thwaite; 3. E Sowden, Lodge Lane.
Cow in calf or milk (open to UK). 1. and 2. S Thwaite; 3. A Humphries and Sons.
Milking Trials. 1. and 2. C Lambert, Chester Road, Liverpool; 3. R Taylor.
Best Pair of Dairy Cows, in calf or milk. 1. (Richard Batty Cup) S Thwaite; 2. M I Dugdale; 3. A Humphries and Sons.
Robert Raw Challenge Cup for Shorthorn Dairy Cow (open) presented to S Thwaite.
Metcalfe Challenge Cup for Pair of Cows presented to S Thwaite; res – M I Dugdale.
Liverpool Dairy Farmers' Cup for Champion Dairy Cow in Milk presented to S Thwaite.
1938
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 1938
CITY'S BIG ONE- DAY SHOW - Country Comes To Liverpool - £1,200 PRIZES - Exhibits Sent From A Wide Area
Liverpool's Christmas Show of fat stock and dairy cattle, with the addition of sheep, calves, pigs, poultry and even pigeons, was opened by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Sir Sydney Jones) at the Stanley Cattle Market today. For some years the show has been spread ever two days, but this year, as an experiment, it was decided to revert to a one-day event. This meant that the officials of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society, the organisers, were busier than ever, but they were rewarded by a marked increase of interest. Liverpool cowkeepers, of whom there are about 200 with " hidden herds" all over the city, were well represented in the dairy classes.
The Lord Mayor, proposing the toast of the society at the official show luncheon. said the work being done at the Corporation Abattoir was extremely encouraging and the establishment of that place had been well justified. The city was grateful for the support that had been accorded from outside Liverpool. Major Bennett, in reply, paid a tribute to hard work done in the past few months by the executive, the joint hon. secretaries (Messrs. W Herd and S Thwaite), and Mr Leslie May, manager of the city markets.
AWARDS
Dairy Cow or Heifer, in calf or milk. 1. M I Dugdale, Grassendale; 2. W Bateman; 3. S Thwaite.
Dairy Cow, in calf or milk (Liverpool and District Farmers’ Club). 1. S Thwaite; 2. R Jackson; 3. A Garton, Tarbock.
Cow in Calf, any weight. 1. W Bateman; 2. R Jackson; 3. J H Moor and Son, West Derby.
Cow in calf or milk (open). 1. and 3. J Brenkley; 2. S Thwaite.
Pair of Dairy Cows, in calf or milk. 1. J Brenkley; 2. S Thwaite; 3. W Bateman.
Liverpool Dairy Farmers’ Association
Fat Cow over 14½cwt. 1. G Smith, Caryl Street; 2. G Bargh, Carisbrooke Road, Walton. 3. J Hogg, Little Parkfield Road.
Fat Cow not over 14½cwt. 1. J Brenkley, Ancaster Road; 2. R Jackson, Cambridge Avenue, Crosby; 3. T Coulthwaite, Gladstone Road.
Dairy Cow, calved over 12cwt. 1. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road; 2. J Brenkley; 3. R Jackson.
Dairy Cow, calved not over 12cwt. 1. J Brenkley; 2. G Bargh; 3. T Jackson, Gateacre.
Dairy Cow, calved not over 11cwt. 1. T Coulthwaite; 2. W Bateman, Beechwood Road; 3. J Farrer, Clifton Road.
Dairy Cow, calved not over 10cwt. 1. J Brenkley; 2. E Dean and Sons, Deansgate Lane, Formby; 3. T Hogg, Alwyn Street.
Best Calf. 1. Master G Ingham, Stanley Road, Bootle. 2. H Dale, Counter Road, Liverpool; 3. T Coulthwaite.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 1938
CITY'S BIG ONE- DAY SHOW - Country Comes To Liverpool - £1,200 PRIZES - Exhibits Sent From A Wide Area
Liverpool's Christmas Show of fat stock and dairy cattle, with the addition of sheep, calves, pigs, poultry and even pigeons, was opened by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Sir Sydney Jones) at the Stanley Cattle Market today. For some years the show has been spread ever two days, but this year, as an experiment, it was decided to revert to a one-day event. This meant that the officials of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society, the organisers, were busier than ever, but they were rewarded by a marked increase of interest. Liverpool cowkeepers, of whom there are about 200 with " hidden herds" all over the city, were well represented in the dairy classes.
The Lord Mayor, proposing the toast of the society at the official show luncheon. said the work being done at the Corporation Abattoir was extremely encouraging and the establishment of that place had been well justified. The city was grateful for the support that had been accorded from outside Liverpool. Major Bennett, in reply, paid a tribute to hard work done in the past few months by the executive, the joint hon. secretaries (Messrs. W Herd and S Thwaite), and Mr Leslie May, manager of the city markets.
AWARDS
Dairy Cow or Heifer, in calf or milk. 1. M I Dugdale, Grassendale; 2. W Bateman; 3. S Thwaite.
Dairy Cow, in calf or milk (Liverpool and District Farmers’ Club). 1. S Thwaite; 2. R Jackson; 3. A Garton, Tarbock.
Cow in Calf, any weight. 1. W Bateman; 2. R Jackson; 3. J H Moor and Son, West Derby.
Cow in calf or milk (open). 1. and 3. J Brenkley; 2. S Thwaite.
Pair of Dairy Cows, in calf or milk. 1. J Brenkley; 2. S Thwaite; 3. W Bateman.
Liverpool Dairy Farmers’ Association
Fat Cow over 14½cwt. 1. G Smith, Caryl Street; 2. G Bargh, Carisbrooke Road, Walton. 3. J Hogg, Little Parkfield Road.
Fat Cow not over 14½cwt. 1. J Brenkley, Ancaster Road; 2. R Jackson, Cambridge Avenue, Crosby; 3. T Coulthwaite, Gladstone Road.
Dairy Cow, calved over 12cwt. 1. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road; 2. J Brenkley; 3. R Jackson.
Dairy Cow, calved not over 12cwt. 1. J Brenkley; 2. G Bargh; 3. T Jackson, Gateacre.
Dairy Cow, calved not over 11cwt. 1. T Coulthwaite; 2. W Bateman, Beechwood Road; 3. J Farrer, Clifton Road.
Dairy Cow, calved not over 10cwt. 1. J Brenkley; 2. E Dean and Sons, Deansgate Lane, Formby; 3. T Hogg, Alwyn Street.
Best Calf. 1. Master G Ingham, Stanley Road, Bootle. 2. H Dale, Counter Road, Liverpool; 3. T Coulthwaite.
1945
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST – THURSDAY 13th DECEMBER 1945
The first Christmas show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society since 1938 was held at Stanley Cattle Market yesterday, and attracted 280 entries of non-pedigree fat and dairy cattle, calves and pigs. In the dairy cattle classes there were 159 entries, which was 50 per cent, above pre-war figures. The Ministries of Agriculture and Food gave demonstrations or offered helpful advice on all farming matters. The show was opened by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Luke Hogan), who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress (Mrs. Hogan), Major James Bennett (chairman of the Markets Committee), and others.
AWARDS
In the butcher cattle classes Messrs. R E Pilkington Ltd., Ormskirk, won the supreme championship and the reserve bullocks and heifers, and showed the champion bullock fed by a member the Liverpool and District Farmers’ Club or St. Helens or Ormskirk branches the N.F.U. Mr T Dawson, Spon Farm Buckley, near Chester, won the championship for bullocks or heifers fed in Wales. Fat cows were a small but select lot and in this section M H England of Deysbrook Farm, West Derby, gained the championship and special prizes. Mr J Allen, of Great Crosby, being reserve and winner of special awards. Mr R Thwaite of Aigburth Road, Liverpool, was another prominent winner. Mr R Taylor, Otterspool Farm, Liverpool, made a great impression with his dairy cows, being awarded the championships for the best pair of cows in calf or milk and for the best shorthorn cow in milk. In the veal calves, Mr T W Jackson, Holt Farm, Woolton, gained a challenge cup. The milking trials were disappointment, and only Mr J Capstlck, Marlborough Road, Liverpool, gained an award (first and cup).
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL DAILY POST – THURSDAY 13th DECEMBER 1945
The first Christmas show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society since 1938 was held at Stanley Cattle Market yesterday, and attracted 280 entries of non-pedigree fat and dairy cattle, calves and pigs. In the dairy cattle classes there were 159 entries, which was 50 per cent, above pre-war figures. The Ministries of Agriculture and Food gave demonstrations or offered helpful advice on all farming matters. The show was opened by the Lord Mayor (Alderman Luke Hogan), who was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress (Mrs. Hogan), Major James Bennett (chairman of the Markets Committee), and others.
AWARDS
In the butcher cattle classes Messrs. R E Pilkington Ltd., Ormskirk, won the supreme championship and the reserve bullocks and heifers, and showed the champion bullock fed by a member the Liverpool and District Farmers’ Club or St. Helens or Ormskirk branches the N.F.U. Mr T Dawson, Spon Farm Buckley, near Chester, won the championship for bullocks or heifers fed in Wales. Fat cows were a small but select lot and in this section M H England of Deysbrook Farm, West Derby, gained the championship and special prizes. Mr J Allen, of Great Crosby, being reserve and winner of special awards. Mr R Thwaite of Aigburth Road, Liverpool, was another prominent winner. Mr R Taylor, Otterspool Farm, Liverpool, made a great impression with his dairy cows, being awarded the championships for the best pair of cows in calf or milk and for the best shorthorn cow in milk. In the veal calves, Mr T W Jackson, Holt Farm, Woolton, gained a challenge cup. The milking trials were disappointment, and only Mr J Capstlck, Marlborough Road, Liverpool, gained an award (first and cup).
1946
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER 1946
The sixth annual Christmas show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society, opened by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Alderman W G Gregson, at Stanley Cattle Market to-day, produced 301 entries in the cattle section. Judging, which started late owing to the delayed arrival of some of the beasts, due to yesterday's fog, is expected to last all day. Entries come mainly from farmers in Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales. A new feature this year is a judging competition for young farmers clubs of Lancashire and district. Keen interest also has been aroused in the gold medal presented by the Liverpool Daily Post, to be awarded to the local exhibitor in the livestock section who scores the highest number of points. Mr J M Eccles. Joint Hon. Secretary of the Society, told a reporter “This is the finest show of non-pedigree cattle in the country." The Lord Mayor said Liverpool had now taken the lead in shows of this kind. This was an excellent development because people were apt to fail to appreciate how much agriculture meant in their daily lives.
RESULTS
Fat Cows exceeding 13½cwt. 1. J Hogg, Willowdale Road, Fazakerley; 2. W J Newsholme; 3. C Baldwin, Park Style Farm, Liverpool.
Fat Cows not exceeding 13½cwt. 1. W R Prickett, Naylor’s Road, Gateacre; 2. R Burgess, Springfield Farm, Tarbock; 3. J Capstick, Marlborough Road, Tuebrook.
Fat Cows not exceeding 12½cwt. 1. J Cook, Jubilee House, Whiston; 2. T W Jackson, Hold Hall Farm, Gateacre; 3. Jackson Bros., Cambridge Avenue, Great Crosby.
Fat Cows not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. T W Jackson; 2. J Allen, Endbutt Lane, Great Crosby; 3. F Thwaite, Aigburth Road.
Any Weight. 1. J Brenkley, 71 Ancaster Road, Liverpool; 2. D Green, Forrest Farm, Prescot; 3. Mrs A Sayer, Lombard Street, Liverpool.
Dairy Cows, calved, exceeding 12cwt. 1. J L Hogg; 2. J Hogg, Little Parkfield Road.
Dairy Cows, calved, not exceeding 12cwt. 1. D Green; 2. J Allen; 3. T W Jackson.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO - WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER 1946
The sixth annual Christmas show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society, opened by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Alderman W G Gregson, at Stanley Cattle Market to-day, produced 301 entries in the cattle section. Judging, which started late owing to the delayed arrival of some of the beasts, due to yesterday's fog, is expected to last all day. Entries come mainly from farmers in Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales. A new feature this year is a judging competition for young farmers clubs of Lancashire and district. Keen interest also has been aroused in the gold medal presented by the Liverpool Daily Post, to be awarded to the local exhibitor in the livestock section who scores the highest number of points. Mr J M Eccles. Joint Hon. Secretary of the Society, told a reporter “This is the finest show of non-pedigree cattle in the country." The Lord Mayor said Liverpool had now taken the lead in shows of this kind. This was an excellent development because people were apt to fail to appreciate how much agriculture meant in their daily lives.
RESULTS
Fat Cows exceeding 13½cwt. 1. J Hogg, Willowdale Road, Fazakerley; 2. W J Newsholme; 3. C Baldwin, Park Style Farm, Liverpool.
Fat Cows not exceeding 13½cwt. 1. W R Prickett, Naylor’s Road, Gateacre; 2. R Burgess, Springfield Farm, Tarbock; 3. J Capstick, Marlborough Road, Tuebrook.
Fat Cows not exceeding 12½cwt. 1. J Cook, Jubilee House, Whiston; 2. T W Jackson, Hold Hall Farm, Gateacre; 3. Jackson Bros., Cambridge Avenue, Great Crosby.
Fat Cows not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. T W Jackson; 2. J Allen, Endbutt Lane, Great Crosby; 3. F Thwaite, Aigburth Road.
Any Weight. 1. J Brenkley, 71 Ancaster Road, Liverpool; 2. D Green, Forrest Farm, Prescot; 3. Mrs A Sayer, Lombard Street, Liverpool.
Dairy Cows, calved, exceeding 12cwt. 1. J L Hogg; 2. J Hogg, Little Parkfield Road.
Dairy Cows, calved, not exceeding 12cwt. 1. D Green; 2. J Allen; 3. T W Jackson.
1947
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER 1947
Some of the finest dairy cattle, sheep, calves, and pigs in the North-West were on show to-day at Stanley Cattle Market, Liverpool, for the seventh annual Christmas show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society. The show, previously a two-day affair, had to be cut this year to one day. The poultry classes were cancelled, owing to the prevalence of fowl pest. Sheep classes, which have not been held for the past few years, were reintroduced to fill in the gap. The show was opened by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Alderman W. T. Lancashire), who commented on the excellent standard of the various entries.
AWARDS
Cow, calved, other than black and white - S Thwaite.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 11cwt. – T. W. Jackson.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 10cwt. – S Thwaite.
Cow in calf, any weight – J L Hogg.
Cow or heifer in calf or milk – G Green.
Cow in calf or milk (Liverpool Farmers’ Club) – T W Jackson.
Heifer in calf or milk (Liverpool Farmers’ Club) – Albert Jones.
Earl of Derby's tenant farmers' class for cow in calf or in milk - D Green.
Cow in calf or milk, entered by an exhibitor not owning more than 16 cows – E Hall.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER 1947
Some of the finest dairy cattle, sheep, calves, and pigs in the North-West were on show to-day at Stanley Cattle Market, Liverpool, for the seventh annual Christmas show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society. The show, previously a two-day affair, had to be cut this year to one day. The poultry classes were cancelled, owing to the prevalence of fowl pest. Sheep classes, which have not been held for the past few years, were reintroduced to fill in the gap. The show was opened by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Alderman W. T. Lancashire), who commented on the excellent standard of the various entries.
AWARDS
Cow, calved, other than black and white - S Thwaite.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 11cwt. – T. W. Jackson.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 10cwt. – S Thwaite.
Cow in calf, any weight – J L Hogg.
Cow or heifer in calf or milk – G Green.
Cow in calf or milk (Liverpool Farmers’ Club) – T W Jackson.
Heifer in calf or milk (Liverpool Farmers’ Club) – Albert Jones.
Earl of Derby's tenant farmers' class for cow in calf or in milk - D Green.
Cow in calf or milk, entered by an exhibitor not owning more than 16 cows – E Hall.
1948
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER 1948
The eighth annual Christmas show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society, today at Stanley Cattle Market, again illustrates the big advance that has been made since the society took over from the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, who ran the shows from 1884 to 1935.
In the cattle section, which includes butchers’ beef, fat cows, dairy cows, pigs and calves, there are 315 entries – a record for the post-war shows. Competition is keen for the championships and 17 silver trophies.
Championships included:
Best Fat Cow in Show (UK) – T W Jackson, Holt Hall Farm, Gateacre.
Best Veal Calf – W H Prickett, Ivy Farm, Gateacre.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 8th DECEMBER 1948
The eighth annual Christmas show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society, today at Stanley Cattle Market, again illustrates the big advance that has been made since the society took over from the Liverpool and District Cowkeepers’ Association, who ran the shows from 1884 to 1935.
In the cattle section, which includes butchers’ beef, fat cows, dairy cows, pigs and calves, there are 315 entries – a record for the post-war shows. Competition is keen for the championships and 17 silver trophies.
Championships included:
Best Fat Cow in Show (UK) – T W Jackson, Holt Hall Farm, Gateacre.
Best Veal Calf – W H Prickett, Ivy Farm, Gateacre.
1949
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 1949
An Improvement in the weather brought a good attendance at the opening of the ninth annual show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society at the Stanley Cattle Market this morning. The entries, in more than 40 classes of livestock, total nearly 300 and the prize-money amounts to £1,000, in addition to a score of challenge cups, valued at a similar sum. There are classes for fat stock and store cattle, fat and dairy cows, sheep, pigs, and calves.
FAT COWS
Classes restricted to members of the Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers’ Association or the Liverpool and District Farmers' Club.
Fat Cow, exceeding l3½cwt. 1. W H Prickett, Gateacre; 2. F Patten; 3. R. Ellison, Thornton, Liverpool.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwts. 1. W H Prickett; 2. H Burgess, Tarbock. nr. Prescot; 3. E Richards, Cowl Street, Liverpool.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 12½cwt; 1. R Thwaite, Annerley Street; 2. T. Coulthwaite, Mossley Hill.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. T Robinson, Altcar; 2. J L Hogg, Willowdale Road; 3. J Moor, Walton Breck Road.
Fat Cow, any weight, not haring won prizes. 1. H England, West Derby; 2. T. Coulthwaite; 3. H England.
Open Class: Heifer, more than four broad teeth – J Capstick, Liverpool
DAIRY COWS
Classes restricted to members of the Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers’ Association or the Liverpool and District Farmers' Club.
Cow, calved, other than black and white, exceeding 11cwts. 1. D Green, Liverpool Road, Prescot; 2. R Thwaite; 3. J Farrer, Clifton Road East, Liverpool.
Cow, calved, other than black and white, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. T L Hogg, Alwyn Street, Liverpool; 2, D Green; 3. W H Prickett.
Cow, calved, other than black and white, not exceeding l0cwt. 1. J L Hogg, Willowdale Road; 2. W H Prickett; 3. J Capstick, Marlborough Road.
Cow, calved, black and white, exceeding 11cwt. 1. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road; 2. D. Green. 3. T L Hogg.
Cow, calved, black and white, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. R Thwaite; 2. T L Hogg; 3. W H Prickett.
Cow in calf, black and white, any weight - 1. W H Prickett.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 14th DECEMBER 1949
An Improvement in the weather brought a good attendance at the opening of the ninth annual show of the Liverpool and District Livestock Society at the Stanley Cattle Market this morning. The entries, in more than 40 classes of livestock, total nearly 300 and the prize-money amounts to £1,000, in addition to a score of challenge cups, valued at a similar sum. There are classes for fat stock and store cattle, fat and dairy cows, sheep, pigs, and calves.
FAT COWS
Classes restricted to members of the Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers’ Association or the Liverpool and District Farmers' Club.
Fat Cow, exceeding l3½cwt. 1. W H Prickett, Gateacre; 2. F Patten; 3. R. Ellison, Thornton, Liverpool.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 13cwts. 1. W H Prickett; 2. H Burgess, Tarbock. nr. Prescot; 3. E Richards, Cowl Street, Liverpool.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 12½cwt; 1. R Thwaite, Annerley Street; 2. T. Coulthwaite, Mossley Hill.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 11½cwt. 1. T Robinson, Altcar; 2. J L Hogg, Willowdale Road; 3. J Moor, Walton Breck Road.
Fat Cow, any weight, not haring won prizes. 1. H England, West Derby; 2. T. Coulthwaite; 3. H England.
Open Class: Heifer, more than four broad teeth – J Capstick, Liverpool
DAIRY COWS
Classes restricted to members of the Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers’ Association or the Liverpool and District Farmers' Club.
Cow, calved, other than black and white, exceeding 11cwts. 1. D Green, Liverpool Road, Prescot; 2. R Thwaite; 3. J Farrer, Clifton Road East, Liverpool.
Cow, calved, other than black and white, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. T L Hogg, Alwyn Street, Liverpool; 2, D Green; 3. W H Prickett.
Cow, calved, other than black and white, not exceeding l0cwt. 1. J L Hogg, Willowdale Road; 2. W H Prickett; 3. J Capstick, Marlborough Road.
Cow, calved, black and white, exceeding 11cwt. 1. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road; 2. D. Green. 3. T L Hogg.
Cow, calved, black and white, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. R Thwaite; 2. T L Hogg; 3. W H Prickett.
Cow in calf, black and white, any weight - 1. W H Prickett.
1950
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1950
A roan bullock three times broke its halter to-day at the tenth annual Christmas Show of Liverpool and District Livestock Society. As it careered round the pens at Stanley Cattle Market, officials and visitors had to move quickly to get out of its path. The entries in 43 classes, although not a record, were 314 against 292 last year.
AWARDS
Dairy Cows and Dairy Store Cattle
Fat cow, any weight, (entered by exhibitor owning not more than 16 cows). 1. E Richards, Cowl Street; 2. W H Mitchell, Ivy Leigh, Liverpool; 3. R Ellison.
Any weight (open to UK). 1. H Newsholme; 2. W Bateman.
Pair of Store Cattle. 1. J Dawson and Son.
Classes restricted to members of the Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers’ Association or Liverpool and District Farmers’ Club.
Fat cow, exceeding 13½cwt. 1. H Newsholme, Kirkby; 2. W Bateman; 3. T Ranson, Raffles Street.
Fat cow, not exceeding 12½cwt. 1. R Ellison, Lydiate Farm, Thornton; 2. R Thwaite; 3. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road.
Cow, calved, exceeding 11cwt. 1. T Coulthwaite, Mossley Hill; 2. W Bateman, Beechwood Dairy Farm; 3. D Green, Liverpool Road, Prescot.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 10cwt. 1. D Green, Liverpool Road, Prescot; 2. J Capstick, Marlborough Road; 3. S Thwaite.
Cow not exceeding 11cwt. 1. J Capstick; 2. W H Prickett, Gateacre.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. W Bateman; 2. J L Hogg, Willowdale Road; 3. R Thwaite, Annerley Street.
Cow in calf, any weight. 1. T L Hogg, Alwyn Street; 2. W H Prickett; 3. D Green, Liverpool Road, Prescot.
Cow in calf or milk (entered by exhibitor owning not more than 16 cows) – H Sunter.
Cow, calved, black and white, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. W Bateman; 2. W H Prickett; 3. S Thwaite.
Cow in calf, black and white, any weight. 1. H Sunter, Selborne Street; 2. S Thwaite; 3. H Burgess, Tarbock.
Cow, in calf or milk. 1. W Bateman; 2. D Green; 3. J L Hogg.
Cow or heifer in calf or milk. 1. D Green; 2. S Thwaite; 3. W H Prickett.
Consolation Class. Cow in heifer in calf or milk, any weight. 1. R Thwaite; 2. J L Hogg; 3. W H Prickett.
Pair of dairy cows in calf or milk. 1. W Bateman; 2. D Green; 3. T Coulthwaite.
Pair of cows, one fat cow and one cow in milk. 1. W Bateman; 2. J Capstick; 3. T Coulthwaite.
Consolation Class. Fat cow, any weight. 1. J Capstick; 2. R Richards; 3. R Ellison.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 1950
A roan bullock three times broke its halter to-day at the tenth annual Christmas Show of Liverpool and District Livestock Society. As it careered round the pens at Stanley Cattle Market, officials and visitors had to move quickly to get out of its path. The entries in 43 classes, although not a record, were 314 against 292 last year.
AWARDS
Dairy Cows and Dairy Store Cattle
Fat cow, any weight, (entered by exhibitor owning not more than 16 cows). 1. E Richards, Cowl Street; 2. W H Mitchell, Ivy Leigh, Liverpool; 3. R Ellison.
Any weight (open to UK). 1. H Newsholme; 2. W Bateman.
Pair of Store Cattle. 1. J Dawson and Son.
Classes restricted to members of the Liverpool and District Dairy Farmers’ Association or Liverpool and District Farmers’ Club.
Fat cow, exceeding 13½cwt. 1. H Newsholme, Kirkby; 2. W Bateman; 3. T Ranson, Raffles Street.
Fat cow, not exceeding 12½cwt. 1. R Ellison, Lydiate Farm, Thornton; 2. R Thwaite; 3. S Thwaite, Aigburth Road.
Cow, calved, exceeding 11cwt. 1. T Coulthwaite, Mossley Hill; 2. W Bateman, Beechwood Dairy Farm; 3. D Green, Liverpool Road, Prescot.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 10cwt. 1. D Green, Liverpool Road, Prescot; 2. J Capstick, Marlborough Road; 3. S Thwaite.
Cow not exceeding 11cwt. 1. J Capstick; 2. W H Prickett, Gateacre.
Cow, calved, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. W Bateman; 2. J L Hogg, Willowdale Road; 3. R Thwaite, Annerley Street.
Cow in calf, any weight. 1. T L Hogg, Alwyn Street; 2. W H Prickett; 3. D Green, Liverpool Road, Prescot.
Cow in calf or milk (entered by exhibitor owning not more than 16 cows) – H Sunter.
Cow, calved, black and white, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. W Bateman; 2. W H Prickett; 3. S Thwaite.
Cow in calf, black and white, any weight. 1. H Sunter, Selborne Street; 2. S Thwaite; 3. H Burgess, Tarbock.
Cow, in calf or milk. 1. W Bateman; 2. D Green; 3. J L Hogg.
Cow or heifer in calf or milk. 1. D Green; 2. S Thwaite; 3. W H Prickett.
Consolation Class. Cow in heifer in calf or milk, any weight. 1. R Thwaite; 2. J L Hogg; 3. W H Prickett.
Pair of dairy cows in calf or milk. 1. W Bateman; 2. D Green; 3. T Coulthwaite.
Pair of cows, one fat cow and one cow in milk. 1. W Bateman; 2. J Capstick; 3. T Coulthwaite.
Consolation Class. Fat cow, any weight. 1. J Capstick; 2. R Richards; 3. R Ellison.
1951
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 1951
The eleventh Liverpool Christmas fat stock show, which was opened by Alderman A F Sherman, has attracted a larger entry than last year. There are 415 animals, most of them destined for the Christmas dinner tables of Merseyside, Lancashire, and Cheshire. Last year there were only 379. Larger crowds than ever were also expected at today's show. This year again it has been Impossible for the society to include the poultry section because of the Government ban owing to fowl pest. Prizes worth a total of £2,000 were being distributed among the dairy cow section, which has again brought the largest number of entries despite a drop from last year’s 140 to 83 this year.
Fat Cows
Fat Cows exceeding 13½cwt. 1. W Bateman, Grassendale; 2. R Ellison, Thornton; 3. H Newsholme, Kirkby.
Fat Cows not exceeding 13½cwt. 1. W Bateman; 2. W H Prickett, Gateacre; 3. T Pollock, Liverpool.
Fat Cows exceeding 12½cwt. 1. W R Sedgwick, Liverpool.
Fat Cows exceeding 11½cwt. 1. R Thwaite; 2. N Bramwell.
Fat Cow, any weight, having not won a prize. 1. H Winstanley, Warrington; 2. J Capstick; 3. E Richards.
Fat Cow, any weight (entered by exhibitor not owning more than 16 cows). 1. W Bateman; 2. R Ellison, Thornton; 3. W Bateman.
Fat Cow, any weight (open to UK). 1. W Bateman; 2. R Ellison; 3. H Newsholme.
Silver Challenge Cup for best fat cow in show awarded to W Bateman of Beechwood Dairy Farm, Grassendale.
Dairy Cows
Cow, calved exceeding 11cwt. 1. W H Prickett; 2. J Capstick; 3. D Green, Prescot.
Cow, calved not exceeding 11cwt. 1. J L Hogg; 2. W H Prickett.
Cow, calved not exceeding 10cwt. 1. E Richards; 2. J B Capstick and Son, Fazakerley; 3. W H Prickett.
Cow, calved, black and white, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. D Green, Prescot; 2. W H Prickett, Gateacre.
Cow in calf, black and white, any weight. 1. J Capstick; 2. R Ellison; 3. W H Prickett.
Cow or heifer, in calf or milk, not entered in any other class. 1. A Wright; 2. W H Prickett.
Cow in calf other than black and white, any weight. 1. J Capstick; 2. D Green; 3. J Capstick.
Pair of dairy cows in calf or milk. 1. W H Prickett; 2. D Green; 3. J Capstick.
Pair of cows, one fat cow and one dairy cow in milk. 1. W H Prickett; 2. J Capstick; 3. E Richards.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER 1951
The eleventh Liverpool Christmas fat stock show, which was opened by Alderman A F Sherman, has attracted a larger entry than last year. There are 415 animals, most of them destined for the Christmas dinner tables of Merseyside, Lancashire, and Cheshire. Last year there were only 379. Larger crowds than ever were also expected at today's show. This year again it has been Impossible for the society to include the poultry section because of the Government ban owing to fowl pest. Prizes worth a total of £2,000 were being distributed among the dairy cow section, which has again brought the largest number of entries despite a drop from last year’s 140 to 83 this year.
Fat Cows
Fat Cows exceeding 13½cwt. 1. W Bateman, Grassendale; 2. R Ellison, Thornton; 3. H Newsholme, Kirkby.
Fat Cows not exceeding 13½cwt. 1. W Bateman; 2. W H Prickett, Gateacre; 3. T Pollock, Liverpool.
Fat Cows exceeding 12½cwt. 1. W R Sedgwick, Liverpool.
Fat Cows exceeding 11½cwt. 1. R Thwaite; 2. N Bramwell.
Fat Cow, any weight, having not won a prize. 1. H Winstanley, Warrington; 2. J Capstick; 3. E Richards.
Fat Cow, any weight (entered by exhibitor not owning more than 16 cows). 1. W Bateman; 2. R Ellison, Thornton; 3. W Bateman.
Fat Cow, any weight (open to UK). 1. W Bateman; 2. R Ellison; 3. H Newsholme.
Silver Challenge Cup for best fat cow in show awarded to W Bateman of Beechwood Dairy Farm, Grassendale.
Dairy Cows
Cow, calved exceeding 11cwt. 1. W H Prickett; 2. J Capstick; 3. D Green, Prescot.
Cow, calved not exceeding 11cwt. 1. J L Hogg; 2. W H Prickett.
Cow, calved not exceeding 10cwt. 1. E Richards; 2. J B Capstick and Son, Fazakerley; 3. W H Prickett.
Cow, calved, black and white, not exceeding 11cwt. 1. D Green, Prescot; 2. W H Prickett, Gateacre.
Cow in calf, black and white, any weight. 1. J Capstick; 2. R Ellison; 3. W H Prickett.
Cow or heifer, in calf or milk, not entered in any other class. 1. A Wright; 2. W H Prickett.
Cow in calf other than black and white, any weight. 1. J Capstick; 2. D Green; 3. J Capstick.
Pair of dairy cows in calf or milk. 1. W H Prickett; 2. D Green; 3. J Capstick.
Pair of cows, one fat cow and one dairy cow in milk. 1. W H Prickett; 2. J Capstick; 3. E Richards.
1952
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 17th DECEMBER 1952
Although there have been outbreaks of swine fever in recent weeks it had no effect on the Liverpool and District Livestock Society’s 12th Christmas Show at Stanley Market today. None of the 54 exhibitors who had entered more than 400 animals came from any of the affected areas.
One of the most disappointed exhibitors was Mr J L Hogg of Walton, who had entered his British Friesian dairy cow, which won first prizes at Formby and Liverpool shows in 1951, but just before leaving for the show this morning, the cow calved and was unfit to be shown. Mr Hogg was only able to exhibit one of his dairy cows, a shorthorn.
RESULTS
FAT COWS
Fat Cow, any weight. 1. R Ellison; 2. E Richards; 3. W H Prickett, Gateacre.
Fat Cow, exceeding 12½cwt. 1. H Winstanley, Warrington; 2. R Ellison; 3. E Richards.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 12½cwt. 1. R Thwaite, Liverpool; 2. W H Prickett; 3. R Thwaite.
Fat Cow, any weight, Championship Class. 1. H Winstanley; 2. R Ellison; 3. E Richards.
Championship Cup, best fat cow in show awarded to H Winstanley.
DAIRY COWS
Dairy Heifer in calf or milk. 1. T Hogg; 2. D Green; 3. R Ellison.
Dairy Cow in calf or milk. 1. D Green; 2. T Hogg; 3. E Taylor, Otterspool.
Dairy Cow in milk, exceeding 10½cwt. 1. D Green; 2. E Taylor; 3. W H Prickett.
Dairy Cow in milk, not exceeding 10½cwt. 1. T Hogg; 2. R Thwaite; 3. W H Prickett.
Dairy Cow in calf. 1. W H Prickett; 2. and 3. J Capstick.
Heifer in milk, not more than four broad teeth. 1. T Hogg; 2. D Green; 3. R Thwaite.
Heifer in calf, not more than four broad teeth. 1. J Capstick; 2. H Jones, Gateacre; 3. R Ellison.
Pair of dairy cows or Heifer in calf or milk. 1. T Hogg; 2. D Green; 3. W H Prickett.
Dairy Heifer shown by boy or girl under 16 years of age. 1. H Jones; 2. J Capstick; 3. H Sunter.
Championship Class – dairy cow or heifer in calf or milk. 1. T Hogg; 2. D Green; 3. T Hogg.
Champion Cup for dairy cow or heifer in calf or milk awarded to T Hogg.
Championship Cup for best shorthorn dairy cow in milk awarded to T Hogg.
Championship Cup for best dairy cow exceeding 10½cwt awarded to D Green.
Championship Cup for best dairy cow not exceeding 10½cwt awarded to T Hogg.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – WEDNESDAY 17th DECEMBER 1952
Although there have been outbreaks of swine fever in recent weeks it had no effect on the Liverpool and District Livestock Society’s 12th Christmas Show at Stanley Market today. None of the 54 exhibitors who had entered more than 400 animals came from any of the affected areas.
One of the most disappointed exhibitors was Mr J L Hogg of Walton, who had entered his British Friesian dairy cow, which won first prizes at Formby and Liverpool shows in 1951, but just before leaving for the show this morning, the cow calved and was unfit to be shown. Mr Hogg was only able to exhibit one of his dairy cows, a shorthorn.
RESULTS
FAT COWS
Fat Cow, any weight. 1. R Ellison; 2. E Richards; 3. W H Prickett, Gateacre.
Fat Cow, exceeding 12½cwt. 1. H Winstanley, Warrington; 2. R Ellison; 3. E Richards.
Fat Cow, not exceeding 12½cwt. 1. R Thwaite, Liverpool; 2. W H Prickett; 3. R Thwaite.
Fat Cow, any weight, Championship Class. 1. H Winstanley; 2. R Ellison; 3. E Richards.
Championship Cup, best fat cow in show awarded to H Winstanley.
DAIRY COWS
Dairy Heifer in calf or milk. 1. T Hogg; 2. D Green; 3. R Ellison.
Dairy Cow in calf or milk. 1. D Green; 2. T Hogg; 3. E Taylor, Otterspool.
Dairy Cow in milk, exceeding 10½cwt. 1. D Green; 2. E Taylor; 3. W H Prickett.
Dairy Cow in milk, not exceeding 10½cwt. 1. T Hogg; 2. R Thwaite; 3. W H Prickett.
Dairy Cow in calf. 1. W H Prickett; 2. and 3. J Capstick.
Heifer in milk, not more than four broad teeth. 1. T Hogg; 2. D Green; 3. R Thwaite.
Heifer in calf, not more than four broad teeth. 1. J Capstick; 2. H Jones, Gateacre; 3. R Ellison.
Pair of dairy cows or Heifer in calf or milk. 1. T Hogg; 2. D Green; 3. W H Prickett.
Dairy Heifer shown by boy or girl under 16 years of age. 1. H Jones; 2. J Capstick; 3. H Sunter.
Championship Class – dairy cow or heifer in calf or milk. 1. T Hogg; 2. D Green; 3. T Hogg.
Champion Cup for dairy cow or heifer in calf or milk awarded to T Hogg.
Championship Cup for best shorthorn dairy cow in milk awarded to T Hogg.
Championship Cup for best dairy cow exceeding 10½cwt awarded to D Green.
Championship Cup for best dairy cow not exceeding 10½cwt awarded to T Hogg.
1953
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER 1953
A greetings card with a sprig of hay instead of holly to the few surviving cows who live the year round In Liverpool's dwindling shippons - the dairies miles away from the nearest green field. At the Liverpool Livestock Show at Stanley Cattle Market a tradition dating from 1884 was broken when it was decided to hold no classes for dairy cattle. In 1932 there were 5,000 cows in Liverpool shippons and the class was well supported—today, entries would be few. Yet a thriving shippon exists within a loud moo of the Dingle corporation garage, and the dairy farmer’s sons who deliver the milk, radiate that out-of-doors atmosphere usually associated with rural England – not smog-laden Liverpool.
AS REPORTED IN THE LIVERPOOL ECHO – SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER 1953
A greetings card with a sprig of hay instead of holly to the few surviving cows who live the year round In Liverpool's dwindling shippons - the dairies miles away from the nearest green field. At the Liverpool Livestock Show at Stanley Cattle Market a tradition dating from 1884 was broken when it was decided to hold no classes for dairy cattle. In 1932 there were 5,000 cows in Liverpool shippons and the class was well supported—today, entries would be few. Yet a thriving shippon exists within a loud moo of the Dingle corporation garage, and the dairy farmer’s sons who deliver the milk, radiate that out-of-doors atmosphere usually associated with rural England – not smog-laden Liverpool.