FARNKLIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVI, Issue 42, 18 February 1905, Page 3

FARNKLIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

vesting >• This faiCt may [Uso ail'ect J» w a to-day to some extent. CTui gut »v we.l with yesterday, J , arraugwneuU setined to be order. The tuorougai-brocl top i, not numerous, was on Interesting ssrs ?*$ C. w" w Louis f(>l . j-houiiiiouaiiip jerton so liow-OTer, wad Liie forSpr'wto has just turned 1C rconihs oid. Sfi, a well-grown eo.t, possess,-* goad !inn nnu promises to develop well. s>t. f™toto the most 3L.VU&U colt of the two, but fthas to be reineiuuered that he b v year ,£ m rthau'lMgWand Chief. He Has good & and hocks, but hia action U uot • tfef it should be. A good deal of excep3»WM taken to Mr iiwtle s decision m tto particular <--ase,_ but when it la i-ou-that the action of tup young colt to that of his rival, we think f Cwa& will agree that he did quit, fit It is assumed that the competitors Ste required for breeding hacks, and !nyone who has hail any exp&rience in to'Zimaisblp knows how much more p;ca--1.1 ir is to ride a good-acuoncd uiriinai. if. Names Houston's Pretoria, vvhu is from ■?' , a ™( aaui as Record Reign and Uy-to-toie was, deservedly allotted .the eh anaSwlifp 1" tuo female division She hud a nice ton! at foot by Soult. The mausters were a «ood section taken /iltoeether. and the coin-petition in many Sw very keen. The Brett Wat-iii<<-"ai:cl Fublifchiiig Company s special prize i"". best TcarlinK hack was won by a 15- - exhibited by Mr W. n'pjd Tlie judge considered him worthy ;,f eneclal mention, and expressed regret t1,..t Dm aiiiinul had been golded. i)rat"Ut stock made up a very good show. In the «:ass '-entire 3 years and nver" Mr H. Sutlierland'B Koyal Gem was riven pride vi i>W'ce against Messrs CrowSer anU UeU'a Master Deans. Hoth were bred l-y Mr W. Taylor. The former was snbsefluentiy ihM.-orated with the champion riband. Jit VV. T. l'cllaw was the most successful pxhiU-tor in tae female divistoir'hls wefi-kn./.Y.i mare Duchess carry- & the ciWionship. Mr W. V.Xaaeer, v'h.K., also CiUii.lied succedsiully. Value were on liie whole good, and the classes were exceptionally well tilled. Mr Donald McKlnntin-B Duke or Ormund, bred hv Mr W. Taylor from stock previously owned by Mr A. Kltltl, M.H.8., was ueservedlv awarded champ.on honours. The championship in the female division went to Mr A. i. Kidd's Duchess, who claims Lord Godolphln for her siro. She is a shapely cow, and well deserved the honour. In Jerseys, Mrs I<\ L. Wright was again successful, and annexed both championships that of the male division going u> Wild Cherry, and the female to Viola's Duchess. Hoth are descended from Lord Braybrooke's famous herd. Giade Jerseys ' were fairly numerous and of average quality. Pedigree Ayrshires were Jiot numerous but the quality was good. Messrs Makgill and Middleton took champion honours In bulls, and Mr \V. T. I'ellow in cows. Messrs C. T. Bariball and 13. liarribail were the principal exhibtors in Lincoln sheep, the former taking both champion tickets. In Shropshire Downs, Mr tieo. Ballard and Mr B. I'.arriball were the only exhibitors, and were awarded one championship each. The former, however, annexed six first prizes and four seconds. The borne and dairy sections were well filled, and the quality generally was good. In the former, Mrs A. J. Lawrie, the judge, was delighted with the quality of some of the exhibits, notably, .sponge sandwich, cakes, and the winning plum pudding. The Helvetia Ostrich Company had an excellent exhibit of ostrich feathers made up Into stoles, collarettes, evening- capes, fans, muffs, etc., the principal colours being champagne and natural. Thpse made a "magnificent display, and reflect great credit on Mrs jlartin. the lady in charge. The Empress Needle Company anil Messrs Dennes Bros., jewellers, also had creditable displays. The usual implement exhibitors wore present, and made a highly creditable exhibition. The management of the show is all that could be desired, for which credit is due to the different members of committee, notable of whom are Messrs C-eo. Ballard .(president), J. Roulston. Yurd, and John Schlaopfer (vice-presidents), J. G. Rutherford, 0. Shipherd, E. Allan. J. Johns. I. A. Motlou. Ja's. Totter, W. Reid. E, Billcey, A. ,1 I-nwrle, W. Booker, J. W. Howard; W. T. Cotter, and J. Kennelly. Mr Johii Patterson had charge of the secretarial duties,, and fulfilled them with credit. Mr J. G. Bntlierford was press steward, and the members of tbe Fourth Estate are deeply indebted to him for many kindnesses shown. The prize list is as follows : — lIOESES. Roadsters—Judge. Air A. J. Ilastie, jun. —Euck, mare or geidmg, to carry lost: Claude Motion's Darkle, 1 ; E. T. Muir's Cragsman, 2; Thomas Muir's Lady Athol, 3; J. (i. Uutherford s Cap Lain, commended; T. E. Hayr's Darkle, commended. Hack, mare or gelding, to carry 13st : P. Turnbull's Vat, 1; W. H. Martin, 2. liack, mare or gelding, to carry I.lst: Geo. Muir's Kore Awatea, 1; G. Orr's Dma, 2 ; Hobert Clark's, jun,. Uua.,3; Mrs G. W. Elliott's Dewdrop, commended; C. G. Hutherford's Minnie, commended ; Leo. Bilkeys Nelson, commended. Lady's hack, mare or gelding: J. B. Crawford's Sepoy, 1 ; YV. H. Martin, 2; James Walter's Chance, 3 ; M. B. Kout-. ley, commended: Leo. Lii&ey's Nelson, commended. Filly or gelding, suitable lor saddle, lyr: VV. Head s Lochneagh, 1 and special mention. Hack foal : W. It. Cole's Mary, 1; J. Griffin's foal, 2 ; Charles Vlor'gau, 3; lioulston Bros., commended. I'ony, mare or gelding, or under, not less than Syra: Stanley liarribail, 1; IC. Bilkey's Kelpie, 2 ; Colin Begbies bay fllly, :; ; J. J. Madill's Beauty, commended ;W. Douglass' I'ansy, commanded. Cob, -nara or gelding, 14.2 or under, not less than W, L. Urr's Sandy. 1; A. Culiciin's "ugsat, 2;" William Urenmer'a Uobbie, o ; J- Muii-'s Honnie, commended, l'olo pony : E. W. Cole's Pussy, J ; J. \V. Hovvai-d, 2 ; A. Walker's Testator, :i. Uoy's pony, mare orgeldiug, Vi.2 or under: Ivan A. jiotiun's liC 11. Orrs Daisj-, 2; C. Lod-,-o .■; j;ounie, J! Mrs \V. ileUiviit's Tom, commoiidcd; ii. liuinn's Hilda, commended; liaroltl Wilfiua's Kve, commended. L'blld'd puuy, mare M gelding, 12 hands or under: Harold 1; Eric Uoulsion s 'XiuXiH. 2. i-uiiy entire, 10.2 or under: Vv. L. Orr's Nuki «nki, 1; A. J. Kidd's Tymore, -J. i.lor.ie, or gelding, sunable tor coaching purPoses: W. J. Uayr'a Alice, 1 ; !•;. Adams' "Qlly Gray, 2; E. Barnball's I'leosant mi , j 3 ' VV - J - Uayrs Minerva, comaended; C. J. Uosklng's Crown, commended. Ilor Se , m!Ue 01 . K ,.|dlr.ff, ID hands ' °JM", suitable for buggy or sulky, shown "> harness: T. K. Hayr s Darkle, 1; Bi. Adams Dolly Gray. y ; John Sch aepfer's "a, 3; E. B. W. C 0!,., -Draught stock.—Jim!-.., Mr David An- ?, e^? n -;-i->aire. 3yrs ard over: 11. Sulher- ' ShS 8 / 101 * 1 Usm < ] inj cUnmpion. .Mare, with ,lm at foot . w T . i - e |;, l , v - s liIoom ; n;<-, .'.' Massey's Violet, 2: It. Xlcbolls' W t T S u ly eoraa'.P!-..iJd. ("hnmpion mare: !■„ '-.I'uilow's Duchess, 1 foal: W T Coy c M isy J;lcom i . v ,_ ~ MHSSey . s W T?C 3 ! Y V ' l! ' P' : ''di"S."t« rldniViHve, Beu a■ o T*"-';''•?• :, ''- :■ J ■•■ ' v <--^s fpoJni .. Usi <- ; .;m:.y. 1 and fri , firm, " i " v,, -'-- ,J u ««e--. suitable f.w. >:<.rt^.' alii, ,": ••" ,1 J " :i '>'' l a!id R p«--vrs- T ■ aiv::r C. y (.L- i---hUiig, OuYiv n l'')B." Uipr-y, 1 : I-; (Jrifhu's "■'«!!i«f-'m't". laniie.-ou's D;i ; sy. highly e<,1.1-Sranehi-'n'ii i(oui| y. oommenital. .M.'-.llum C 1 ani l> l° I "R l<ila «' 1 P : Roil »I^eya -: Kr! '.?," 1; C; - J> - Kmiili's nodger, iamteMM / y - h,i » bl >' «-'-i"inc-ntl.-fl ; v. ho «o m; ,, - Mpdiul » PPe trm -i Seiuicj;. .lvn or over uo to th" X n c . S '" r ~ DT,ll 'Slir horse, mare or ' I , ani 'docs not p jy°'\ ly -i- ni a f;lrmor wUose ! en 'B WnlW T o< \ d li,o * cres: •'• Mch'adf Medium ?i ; Jumes Hosking's ITlnee, J'f adden's Don- l ]° iil I'rince, 1 ; J. l cr -r>.jLL°5 Men ' led - Foal by Ilarves- ■ ? oal <>t CbSnf"' 1: B - Hatty's bay, 2 1:■ Froa■ Mon * rer :?■ D " Smi th's Hodger 2%. 2 Oeo P h n DBl MBool. 1 ; Robert ' f.\ Wai in-"tettS.'lv d, high ly tomn d- n "'- • i ; J atnes of'™,'- s: Koulston Bros.' ""ended. Conn or, 2; C. Pope, highly comp , CATTLE. S t rthora Mr J. Amu ". 3yrs or over: A. J. Kidd'e I ■ . ■'■ .. . ■

Duke of Manchester i' i», v , July 1, U)o2i I' b , Franklin, 1 i Lord commended.- CowThoif o^' 6 Ladaie, A. J. KidQ's DnJhees 3 ? ra or over : D. Smith's 3 dSS V I'lincoua V ti_. i " ' Cf- D. Smith B Smiths EiT/'fl hl£Ul ? commended: G. D. ciSvld sIS^ OWO T , U - commended. Heifer, Liuvea since JaJv o -iono . a -in r,°t ■•.- D - Sau th's Punri Flower, 1, G. I). Smith's Field Daisy, :i ■(J n Smith's wukmaona bnowdrop, coiniiiend.ul. h,.U a n ?, hor '-horns.—Judge, Mr J. AmOil j,- -tuil, Syrs or over: U. Hutchison <> 'i on ri r ail ' 2 - Eull - calved since July L i.mS? Uoskings Young Commander, 1; N. E. Mciilwain, 2; J D. Chalmers, commended. Cow or heifer, over 3 yrs: W. Ueid's Pet. 1 ; Ivan A. Motion's ™ M D-. 2. Heifer, calved since Jxily 1, ldU_ : A. E. Wilkinsou's Fancy, 1 ; A. M Barriball, 2; C. J. Hoskiug, commended. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1903: D A. Blakes Hoanie, 1; C. .1. Ilosking, 2; Geo. Pulman's Knnia, highly commended; Fred Lauer, commerced. Hblfer. calved since July 1, li) 04 :W. T. Cotter, 1; C. J. llosfcing's Ilanisome. 2; W, ■T. Cotter. higlUy comincncled', Joseph Barriball. commended. Grade Jersey.—Cow or heifer, over 3yrs : W. K. I,a«rron's Gipsy Maid, 1; E. Bilkey's Minnie, 2 ; E. Bilkey's Rosy, highly commended : James Harris' Beauty, commended, lii-il'er. calved since July 1, 1902 :C. Lodge, 1; J, Johns, 2; George Tulman's Lady Frazer, highly commended. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1-)O3 : Leo Bilkey's Moss Rose. 1: James Harris' Dainty, 2; J. Johns. higWy commended : L. J. Bayly, commended. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1904: \V. V. Divy's Little Do-Peep, 1; Geo Pulman's Dint, 2; 10. Eilkey's Daphne, highly commended; W. McDivitt's Kuby, commended. Pedigree Ayrshire.—Bull, 3yrs or over : Makgill and Miklleton's Duke, 1 and champiou :W. IC. linvtou's Kmg Dick, 2; C. Khodes' Marquis oi , Lajasdowne, highly commended. Bull, talved since July 1, 1902: Makgill and MHdleton's Karl of Tyrone, 1: .Mrs R. Scoulier'a Prince of Sunnyside, 2 ; aiakgill and Vlicidleton'a Lord Kennedy, liighly eommendtd. Cow or heifer, over S.vrs : \V. T. I'ellow's Lily 11., 1 and champion. Uoifer. calved since July 1, 1902: iUikg.il and Midiiteton's Lady Beresford, 1; Makgill and Alidilleton's Marchioness of Walerford, 2. Heifer, calved since July l, 100H: 1). Hutchison, 1; W. K. Lawton's Countess of Ranfiirly, 2. Heifer, calved s.nce July 1, 1904: Makgill and Middleton's Queen, 1. Urade Ayrshire.—Cow or heifer, over 3 yrs: . K. Lawtoa's Jessie. 1. Heilei-, calved since July 1, 1903: James Harris' Darkie, 'J.. Any lirred.—Pen;of three heifers, suitable for dairy purposes, 2yrs old or under on July 1, 1905: W. Thomson. 1; James ilarriM, li ; A. E. AVilkonson, highly commondod. Ten of three heifers, Syrs old or under on July 1, 1005: Ivan A. Motion's roans, 1. SHEEP. I-incolns—Judgre, Mr J. Anderson.—Ram over 2yrs: C. T. Barriball, 1; E. Barriball, 2. Ram, under 2yrg: C. T. Barriball. 1 and champion ; E. Bnrriball, 2. Kara lamb : l>. Rarrlball, 2. Ewe, over 2yrg: C. T. Rarriball. 1 and champion ; E. Barriball. 2.' Pen or three ewes, under 2yrs: X Uarriball, 1:W. J. Hockin, 2. Pen of 10 ewes, under 2yra : E. Carriball, 1. Shropshire Downs. over °yrs •• Geo. i;allard. 1; E. Rsu-riball, 2. Ram, under 2yrs: Geo. Ballard, 1 and cUajnuion Oeo. Unllard. 2. Ram lamb : Geo. Ballard 1 and 2. Ewe, over 2yre : i<:. Ban-iball, 1 nnd champion : Geo. Eallard, 2. Pen of throe ewes, over 2yrs: Geo. Ballard, 1. ien of three ewes, under 2yrs: Geo. Ballard. 1. Three ewe lambs: Geo. Ballard 1. Pen of three ewes, lougwool, fat class: James Douglass, 1; W. Douglass, 2. POULTRY. Cock and Hen.—Judge, Sir A. A. White iau- of fowls, suitable for table nurposes, any breed: P. w Whyte. l : A. PnJljames -. I air of fowls, suitable tor laying purposes .J. J. McKinney, 1; p. W. U'hyte 2 ran- of Orpingtons: p. w. VThyte, 1 Pair of golden-pencilled Hamburgs: A 'Douglass 1; J. J. McKinney , , 2 and highly commenOed. fair of Andalusiaas :a! Barber, T T \»«?; Why , t,; - commended: J. J. JlcWnney. highly! commended. Pair of white Leghorns :W. Meatyard 1 of brown Leghorns : li. F. Webster, 1. Pair of any other bantams: Olive Butheiford 1 Pair of Indian Runner ducks: W- H Cos' soy, i ; T. Douthwaite. 2 and highly commended. Pair of Aylesbnry durks • X I'ulljames, 1 and 2. Pair of geese,- J Chorford, £V'm?feU°l! 8: C - G '- Ti r> uf this flay rJio FrankUu Agricnltctal Sbow is bo ■ing continued to-day in ?J gnfficent weather. Some 200 expursloifists 1-v the speoial train which left town' at I) o clock and It is anticipateo that whc-ii the trains from Walks.o nnl the.LiO special from Auckland arrive there will be a record attendance on the ground.