RODNEY AGRICULTURAL SHOW

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 34, 9 February 1905, Page 2

RODNEY AGRICULTURAL SHOW

The aoiHial show held under the auspices of the Rodney Agricultural Society took place at Warkworth yesterday, and ■yeas largely patronised. Some 150 excursionists journeyed by the s.s. Kapanui from Auckland, and a goodly number travelled by the s.s. Gael. The -weather was all that could be desired, and it was estimated that there were qiiite WOO people oa the gTound- The showground, situa-ted about a. mile from tie township, is-admirably suited for che purpose. The number of entries, generally, did not appear to be quits so numerous, when compared with last year, bat the general opinion was that the quality was quite equal, if not superior. Draught horses do not call for special coimnent, although there were sonic good individual exhibits. Mr -G. Harvey's Captain Wright repeated his performance the week previous at Waiwera show by winning first prize in the draught caiire class. Hacks, on the whole, were above t&e average of country shovra, and th<? competition in most of thf classes wss been. Oattle, especially in the dairy section, were good; bat the entries in the fat classes were jnot up to the usual standard. One and ail of the entries in the eattie classes were out of condition, and the same remark applies to sheep, "w&iea- -were poorly represented. The home and dairy section was an exhibition in itself, although tv« fruit beare evidence of the severe weather experienced during the spring and early summer months. Messrs. E. Morrison and Sons had a magnificent display of fruit for exhibition only, which was worth going a long way to see. It was most tastefully arranged, and the quality appeared to be par excellence. Another exhibit calling for special mention in the inside exhibition was an entry of maize cobs, by Mr T. H. Seandrett. There were also some good exhibits in the dairy section, the entries being unusually even in the matter of qusuxty. The following were the judges of the different sections:—Horses, Messrs Alex. Muir (Papatoetoc) and X Allen (Cambridge) ; cattle, sheep, and dairy producp. Mr Luke Ballard (Auckland); poultry, Mr Tattersall; fruit and flowers, Messrs. Beecroft and Bennett (Auckland ); field and garden produce, Mr S. O'Leary (Auckland) ; preserves and miscellaneous, Mr S. Darrow and Mr Robt. Brown. The management of the show was good, and any shortcomings in this respect which were noticeable were due largely to inexperience on the part of some of the officials. Mr L._ Hugh Thomson was an energetic secretary, and had his work well in hand. The following were the members of the working committee: Mr C. P. Thomson, president and treasurer; vice-president, Mr W. Hamilton; chairman i.f committee, Mr T. Seandrett; conuiiittee. Messrs. E. Barker. A. Woodcock, jun.. L. B. Wyatt. W. H. Martin, E. Morrison, A. D. Martin, J. Sehisehka, F. UiviL and L. Hugh Thomson; auditor. Mr H. French; secretary, Mr L. Hugh Thomson. The following is the prize-list:— HORSES. Agricultural—Entire: G. Harvey's Capt. Wright 1. C. Walker 2. Brood mare, with foal at foot: C. Dibble 1. Thomson Uros. 2. l'nlr horses, for agricultural purposes: J. U. l'arry 1. Fred. I'hillips 2. Civil Bros, li.c. aiare or gelding, for agricultural purposes: W. Snell 1, J. Miller 2, M. ToOiopf I b.c. Gliding or filly, under 3 years: T. I J ones (Takatu) 1. A. Woodcock, son., 2, J. Lawrie h.i , . Colt or tilly. under 2 years: A. Vipond 1. Foal: C. Dibble 1, M. jScuedevry 2. Thortmgkbreds or Roadsters.— 7 Kntire: E. Vipuud 1. Brood mare, with foaJ at foot: X B. Birdsnll 1, W. Dennis Z. Gelding or I lilly. under 3 years: W. Kussek 1, V. Week I 2 und h-c. Colt or illly. under 2 years: I Tb.oa.ison Bros. 1. W. Deunls 2. Foal: W Dennis 1, J. B. fclrttsall 2. Mrs W. H. Armstrong h.c. Pony, cot exceeding 14J hands-Jair-es Dunning 1, A. R. 2 C Dibble h.<s. Hack, to carry list: J. X Birdsail 1. 3. Suoak 2. T. Clark (Hobsonville) U-c. Hack, to carry 14st: W. 11. Martin 1, .7. C. Hawkins 2, W. Christian h.c. Lady's hack, to be ridden by a lady: W. 11. Martin 1. J&rs K. Vipood 2, A. D. Vipoad h.c. Hiding und DrtrJng.—Trooper's horse: J. B. L'lrdsnil X. F. Btlcher 2. Walking bone: A. Bradley 1. J. C. Hawkins 2. T. Clark h.c. (jentlenutu rider, over Sft em hnrdles: G. Snook 1. W. H. Martic 2. J. C. Qimkina h.i\ Ijidy rider: Mtb Carlson 1, Mxs Snook 'A Boy rider, nnder 14 years: R. Jones 1, K. Thomson 2, W. Simpson h.c" Girl rider, under 14 years: Miss Gatnereole 1. Ijidy rider, who habitually rides In divided skirt: Mrs Agnes Martin 1. Twowfaceled turn-out, with single hoiw C Dibble X. Thomson Broe. 2. Team of four coach: horses, to be driren in coach: J Barw D J and , 2 ; n Half-ton Bprinjr cart iiorse: Warm and Allen 1, W. T). Martin 2. Driring competitinn with single horse: C Finch 1. E. Follis 2. jninplns competition for horses: W. H. Martin 1, H. Matthews 2. CATTLE. Bull, over 2 yrj»r»: N. A. Worker 1, Thornsou Bros. 2. BnU. owr 1 year and under 2 years: F. Martin 1, C. Thomson 2. Bull calf: F. W. Parker 1. Heifer, under 3 yeais: A. D. Martin I, J. D. Martin 2 and U.c Heifer, nnder 2 yeara: J. D. Martin 1, A. D. Martin 2 and h.c. Heifer calf: J. Lawrle 3; Tholnsou Bros. 2, c. Thoiaeoa h.c. Farted beast, fattened and shoTfn by owner: W. Martin I. C. Kibble 2. Cow for dairy purposes: J. i_ c Dibble 2 T. IJ. Parfeer h.c. Cow, for general purposes: J. S. Williams 1, C. Dibble 2. Pen of three steers, nnder 3 years: J. Snook X. W. H. Martin 2. SETBEP. , Louf?woo!s.—Uueoln ram, M. Schedewy 1. Three ewes: Thomson Bros U J tu-ee .-we hogpets: ThQmeoh Bree. L •Three ewe lambs: Thbnuwn Bros i Shion.shireram i Bros., 1., ! '. ■.' -. ! CrMshrt^K.—TlfreV feire ti^2&aS- K Vbe.n • son Bros. 1 and 2. Three ewe lambsrhomfion Brr«. 1. Fine fat wether, suitable for frvesijis: Thvonison P.roa. X. Five fat wethers, most money varae: Thomson . PI . G S- i Bacon C. Thomson 1. rorxTRY. Pair Bi-own Leghorns: T. Clayton l C ThoTissou 2. Pair AVbite T U. 1 and 2. Pair Minorea.s: Km. Thoawoa 1 and 2. Pair Orpingtons: \V JlanUlteii :. Pair Wyaudettes: W. Hamiltot) 1. any other breed: J. G«niDiclJ 1, Ex>ti. Tliomsou C. Imiiai) Runner duck and drake: K*h. Thorosvon 1. r U Scan<lr«*t 2 anO h.<-. I>uck nn<! <irato any nthw brew]: i. Geinmell 1. Ken. Thomson lUTEY I'RODOCE. Jib fa«<->' butter, ingenuity of detignMi-« A. Weodouci;. Jan., 1: Mrs .1 Miller i 21b rresh lurftcr; .1. Ilocs 1, J. Miller 2 I. K. AVyatj U.O. Salt liutier: Mi-.: (' Tt'oaisrva J. ldfi-.: wbi-U'-»-,ln'll<?<i heu t»^g«.' Miv J Mttlr-T 1. Mrs T. if; ScHudrcit 2. 11. '«ioni.' kcu h..0. Idw; brwsviv-slii-tleci hen osgs; H Tli(>mson 1. Mr.-s T. H. Semtdrett '/ X&e>i dupk psfjDK: Mrs T. 11. Sftindfett J. II Thomson 2. Ham: K. WalUcr 1 and 2 Rftftea: J. Miiler 1. T. 11. Scauilreft 2. FIRXJ3 PIiOODiOE. S-aoV; chaff: T, (Hayfien 1. j Hoss -1 Field peasj A. Wooficofk, Jvju.. l" TVel*e kidney polataee: Thomson Brus .1 T, II Scandrett 2. Twelve white potatoes, a ay oth-ar Wudsj J, S. Williams 1, X, Morrison and Hoivs, "U, lv. H, Wyatt h.<-. Twievc red noltKiiff. any otk'.T lilKil; 11. lii'An 1, T. If. Soaiidreit 2, Pcai- of tutwioes. f> i of e£u>h: Tbrnnsor, Uran, 1. Tav<. i-artlc | jHirajijuus: T, H, Stairdrett 3 and •_*." Co-.'ks- i foot seed: T, J.L Seaadrett 1 and 2. JJ.i j ?rass s~t<d: J. 11/jss 1. lied t..p- J S V/i"-'----linuas 1. DaatfiuHiii; E. Monison awl Su-is i 1 A, Woodjf«t'ii, iim.. i. T;j!l Fttsme- A. ! Woodcock, e«i!.. i. .7. Koss •-'. Tiii-e© Icm' ! xad uss«c:olds:: T. ri. Setndrstt i. asU 2. 1 Tb-rey; eloho t. U. §.<rsii■fre.it } eK(3 *'. Tju-3'A svedp ivi--:iinj. : r i\ Tf. &<>aadr#tt 3 asi.t 9, '|W.e tsg-at;>- wny oihfer kiiid-: T- H, grsani-tHi 1 stktj "2. T«ii j col>? old maize-: T. If. l and 2. GARDE-N PTiOi>UCE. Coiiactioa o? Tegslai>ics. 12 distiact ki!.ds; Ilioaison Bros. »ud G. WiJasn. Ois«ai, -a, Tjyo cawiiAowefs: l>. -aiismom 3.. .3, Miile? 3. Two oabbsges (tsibieif T. Itoss 1. J. S. -WHfiaaas 2. h, V. 'WyJi '\.'\ Dia;a2ieiii3 T. n. 1 .J. Mlilep '1. Twelve seed , onioiiiu" T."H aiuandrett 1 and 2, V«e*table w&uow: W

HwHHten l, t. .Stweh .* TTv*We potato wOonas T. GJayd*a 1 }. Rmk 2. Six jparseips: V> -^ Hamilton 1, 3\ Clayden * Sis termps: Thomson Tiros. 1. T. H-. Scaadrett 2. Six CHi-i-ots: E. Morrison and Sobs J, G. Wilson 2. 24 pods rnnoer bcims-: Thomson Bros. 1, T. Clajrden •*. Twentr-four poas French beans: T. Stnrch 3, J. Ross 2. Tjrentj--four pods, sreen j>eas: C. Walter 1« T. Sttirch 2. Six staiks rfeubarbt W. HamJiton 1 and 2. Six tomatoes, grown out of doors: T. Clayden 1 and * - MISCEIiIrAXEOUS. Sioop dog trial: W- Ross L Wliitten iXuttakaiui) 2. Tug: cf war. married v. s.aulo: Bln-rif 1. Xamea or Messrs A\. DawsoD, C. Ktiiidcr. P. Belchor. I*. Martin. C. Grahasn, J. MorrUou. IS Cox' G. MattJiows, l>. Meilklejoan, W. Heddinr' J. Parkinson, and W. CoUstt "*»"*» In the eTening a dinner vas beW in TTodOTWood's HoteL at which ej^eeciics were deiireved by Mr F. llnnder. M.H.E J . , Mo,Ii;: - to<? 3»d*«s an<l prou:}:iont offirisls of the sov3?ty. The t&n<rr.r of meet KTfaier ntrtty atnoug the prodac-crs. T l '? quality of the exhibits tr;.-s fuJoxtst'caiiv referred to. A eourert ivas also held under ttie auspjcps of th-.> Agricultural Safety tfei' folH)T?nicr bein? th<> contiihntots-— Misses M«dolioe and Daiijin<> Knieit, anrt Messrs ,7. W. Ryan, V/. Asplnall AJlan Mcßi-w-aiu. :iri(3 HaroW E. Light and the Auckland O-ai-risou Band.