THE VICTORY SHOW

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 46, 22 February 1946, Page 5

THE VICTORY SHOW

RECORD CROWD ASSEMBLES

HIGH STANDARD ENTRIES

WARM TRIBUTE TO ASSOCIATION

The Victory Show, promoted by the Whakatane and Rangitaiki A. -and P. Society last Wednesday was •a marked success and ,a glowing tribute to the organisation and con,trol exercised by the executive officers and stewards of the Association. Favoured with continued fine weather the Show drew a record -crowd to the grounds and surpassed in excellence all pre-war standards. A remarkable feature was the fine response by district farmers and .horse owners who came from as l'ar afield as Gisborne and Hamilton as well as all parts of the Bay of. Plenty. In view of the handicaps -and difficulties ruling at the present time we have nothing but the warmest praise for the splendid effort put forward by the farming community -as a whole in spite of drought conr -ditions and travel restrictions. The Grand Parade furnished an Inspiring spectacle which would be hard to surpass in any other provincial centre. The. light horse section was particularly impressive, quality .-and breeding being apparent in the

.magnificent hurdlers which were entered in the main ring events. The .heavy draughts were also a striking where Messrs Sisam and Sons once again were well to the fore. .Some fine breeding bulls headed the. ■dairy section which though not so .large as in pre-war years was nevertheless indicative of the remarkably high standard of districtbred stock. The afternoon was mainly devoted no the running of the popular ring ■events which did not terminate until ■6.30 p.m. Here was seen some of the . bestf horse flesh in the South Auckland competing for pride of place in thrilling scries of spectacular competitions. The main event of the ■day the Bay of Plenty Championship was won by G. HjJl of Taneatua with Dixon and Davies (Opotiki) entry ia close second. Mr A. Nielson another Opotiki sportsman was> also a prominent competitor in the hurdling events. The judge of the Jersey section, Mr W. T. Luxton had the warmest praise for the type of cattle coming forward. The champion cow (Mr J,. S. Rae) he declared would hold its own anywhere. In the Friesian section the judge (Mr R. G. Mclntosh) Spoke well of the entries, which however were mainly limited to one exhibitor, Mr G. J. Murray,. Sheep and pigs produced strong .competitional sections. Of the former the judge,, Mr D. Walker, mentioned the line showing bv Messrs. Walter Thompson and B. Sladden, .and praised the pens entered by the Native Department. Mr S. M. .Jeplison for the pigs considered the standard excellent and a further indication of the dairyman’s effort If .; farm wisely by co-ordinating pigrearing with dairying. E. R. Hunts large whites, were of excellent type, while t,he porkers and ba'concrs coming forward were in splendid condition. Shed exhibits were weak, and will need strong stimulus to regain their iold place in the. show. Exhibits -were however of good quality and it is a pity that greater interest is not taken in what could be made one of the brightest spots in the exhibition. Sideshows were in greater prominence than ever and served to maintain a steady interest lor show patrons throughout the day. The .commercial stands were also fully .occupied and. once again serve to in-, dicate the steady progress of manufacturers generally in getting back to a peace-time basis. The Whakatane Boys and Pipe Bands were in attendance and provided bright musical interludes. Mr Freddie Burt, who now holds first .class district honours as announcer was again on the ‘mike’ and carried the show on his back by his topical .commentary of all events. The greatest praise must go to the President (Mr W. Howat) and his hardworking secretary (Mr Tom Harland) for their indefatiguable efforts. From the public’s point of view there were no hitches of any .description during the day. The Show was unanimously voted a grand success by all who attended. The gate yielded the record figure of £290, and the attendance is estimated as varying from 3000 and 4000.

TEAM MARCHING

LOCAL GIRLS COMPETE

One of the highlights of the Show last Wednesday was the inarching display provided by five local teams of young ladies under the aeges of the recently formed Marching Club. The bearing and smartness of the girls caused widespread comment; and there can lie no doubt but that the display was the outcome of much arduous training and practice. The widespread popularity of. the innovation insures its annual appearance at the Show in future and bears out the contention that the Whakatane Club will continue to be represented at many local gatherigs and others further afield. Wednesday’s exhibition showed an improving standard on recent appearances and we take this opportunity of wishing the girls, who represent Whakatane at the forthcoming Highland Band gathering at Rotorua,. the best of luck. Points and placings at the Show were as under: —

Sailors Team, 85 points 1 Patterson’s Team 83 points .. 2 Basketball Pirates, 80 points .. 3 Bri.dger’s Team, 76 points 4 Abbott’s Team, 70 points .... 5

The list of awards was as under:— HORSE SECTION BLOOD STOCK Mare or Gelding, any age: R. Fenton 1; A. Thompson 2; R. H. Hacusler 3. Yearling .Colt or Filly: W. G. J3at3 r 1. Best Mare (Hunter Breeding): R. H. Hacusler 1;~D. M. Thatcher 2. Entire (any age): Sisam and Sons 1 and 2. HEAVY CLASSES Brood Mare (foal at foot): Sisam and Sons 1; 2 and 3. Best Foal, heavy draft: Sisam and Sons I, 2 and 3. Two Year Old Gelding or Filly: Sisam and Sons 1 and 2. > Three Year Old Gelding or Filly: Sisam and Sons 1. Mare, 4 years and upwards: Sisam and Sons 1 and 2; A. Stewart 3. Pair Medium Draughts: Sisam and

Sons 1. \ Pair Heavy Draughts: A, Stewart 1; Sisam and Sons 2 and 3. Team of Three Horses: Sisam and Sons 1, 2 and 3. Best All-round Mare or Gelding: Sisam and Sons 1; A. H. Adams 2. Best Draught Gelding (4 years and upwards): Sisam and Sons 1, 2 and 3.

Spring Cart Mare or Gelding: Sisam and Sons ! and 2; A. H. Adams 3.

Spring Cart Mare or Gelding (15 cwt): Sisam and Sons 1 and 3; A. Stewart 2.

Yearling Filly, heavy draught Sisam and Sons 1. -

Team of Three Horses (medium) Sisam and Sons 1.

Best Mare on Ground (2 years and upwards): 'Sisam and Sons (Champion); Sisam and Sons (Reserve Champion). RING EVENTS

LIGHT HARNESS AND JUMPING Girl Rider 14 years and under: P. Cradwick 1; B. Haslam 2; J. Morice 3. Best Pony ridden by Maori girl or boy under 16 years: Y. Black 1; G. Black 2;. Porter Steward 3. Best School Pony (carry two or three children): Barry Cameron 3; G. Magee. 2; B. Reid; 3. Pony ridden by child under 10: P. Howard 1; J- Howard 2. Best Groomed Pons': P. Fitcher 1; H. Paterson 2 and 3. Pony ridden by boy or girl under 14 years: P. Fitcher 1; 11. Paterson 2; G. Magee 3. - Girl Rider 15 to 18 years: Miss Jean Davies 1; Miss Janet Berg 2; Miss Y. Black 3. Best Troop Horse: J. Thompson 1; A. Nielson 2 and 3. L Hack 15 stone Open: 11. Sisam 1; J. Pattie 2;, Dixon and Davies 3. Cobb, Mare or Gelding: J. Thomp,son 1; A. Nielson 2; J. Pattic 3. Best Lady Rider: Mrs D. Re)w£ 1; Miss J. Berg 2; Miss B. Pattie/3. Hack 13 stone: R. G. Feif 1; J. Thompson 2: J. Pattie 3. Hack, list.: T. Slater 1; \- bott 2;’ D. McDonald 3. Walking Hor&e (in sadd Sisam 1; R. G. Fenton 2; ' 3.

Lady’s Hack: Miss W. / , Miss B. Abbott 2; Mrs T; Champion Hack: It. G. Pony boy or i

P Fitcher 1; G. Black 2; Barry Cameron 3.

Pony ridden by Child under 12 years: P. Stewart 1; N. A. Hyland 2; Lois Moore 3.

Best Pony on Ground (12.2): II Ilaeusler 1.

Best Pony (14.2): P. Fitcher 1.

Trotting Pony boy or girl rider H. Paterson 1; P. Stewart 2; R, Lambert 3.

Exhibition T. Doolan 1;. J. H. Smalley 2; J. Duns tan 3. Boy Rider over Hurdles: G. Black 1; M. Taylor 2; M. Ravvhiti 3. Maiden Jumper: A... Nielson 1; G. Fenwick 2; Haslam and D. McDonald 3.

Amateur Girl Rider (14 to 17 years): Miss J. Berg 1; Miss T: Cradwick 2; Miss B. Black 3. Lightweight Hunter: J. Pattic 1; T. Slater 2; P. S. Reid 3. Amateur Boy Rider (14 years and under): R. Lambert 1; H. Paterson 2; G. Leggett 3. Bay of Plenty Jumping Competition: G. Hill (Taneatua) 1; - Dixon and Davies (Opotiki) 2; Mrs D. Rewi (Galatea) 3; Mr A. Nielson (Opotiki) 4. Best Paced and Mannered Hack: R. G. Fenton 1; T. Slater 2; C. Hyland 3, Heavyweight Hunter (12 stone): G. Hill 1; Dixon and Davies 2; R. Black 3. <

Wire Jumper: J. Thompson 1; G Hill 2; G. Black '3.

Bes't Lady Rider brer IlulrdleS: Miss B. Abbott 1; J. Pattie 2; Mrs Rewi 3.

Best Gentleman Rider over Hurdles: C. Davis 1; A. Stewart 2; A. Nielson 3.

Dual Riding over Hurdles: Dixon and Davies and A. Nielson 1; P. Reid and M. Taylor 2; J. Pattie and A. Stewart 3. DAIRY CATTLE REGISTERED JERSEYS Cow in Milk or Visibly in Calf: J. S. Rae 1; F. R. Looney 2; J. S. Rae. 3;, L. S. Berg 4. Heifer 3 years and under 4: L. S. Berg 1; F. R. Looney 2. Heifer 2 years and under 3: F. R. Looney 1 and 2; L. E. Page 3.

Three Females in milk (progeny one bull): J. S. Rae 1.

Champion Cow: J. S. Rae 1; F. R. Looney (Reserve). Three years and over: J. S. Rae 1; L. E. Page 2; F. R. Looney 3. Two years and under: F. R. Looney 1; A. Wardlaw 2. One year and under 2: J. E. Parsops i; A. T. Andrews 2; J. S. Rae 3; Iv. J. An;s;on 4. •

Champion Bull: J. S. Rae; L. E. Page (Reserve). Senior Breeders Group (1 male 3 females): J. S. Rae 1; L. E. Page 2; F. R. Looney 3. lleif«r 1 year and under 2: K. J. Anson 1; J. S. Rae 2; A. Wardlaw 3; J. S. Rae 4. Two Yearling Heifers: Iv. Anson 1; J. S. Rae 2; L. E. Page 3; A. Wardlaw 4..

Junior Breeders Group (2 yearling heifers, 1 yearling bull): J. S. Rac 1; K. J. Anson 2; L. E. Page. 3; F. R. Looney 4.

Bull Calf (Special): L. S. Berg 1; L. hi. Page 2; J. S. Rae 3; A. J. Andrews 4.

Heifer Calf: T. E. Sandilands 1; L. S. Berg 2 and 3; J. S. Rae 4.

GRADE JERSEYS

Heifer in milk, 2 years and under 3: C. Kingsley-Smith 1; Jas. Low 2. Heifer 1 year and under 2: J. M. Downes 1. Heifer Calf: M. Caie 1. FRIESIANS Bull' 3 years and over: G. J. Murray 1; G .H. Cheekley 2. Bull Calf: G. J. Murray 1 and 2; A. B. McLean 3.

Cow in Milk (any age): G. J. Murray 1 and 2. Heifer or Cow in Milk: G. J. Murray 1 and 2.

Heifer in milk, 2 years and under 3: G. J. Murray 1. Heifer 1 year and under 2: G. J. Murray 1 and 2. Heifer Calf: G. J. Murray 1, 2 and 3. Breeders Group (1 male 3 females): G. J. Murray 1. GRADE Heifer 1 year and under 2: G. J. Murray 1; G. D. McFarland 3. Champion Friesian Bull: G. J. Murray ; G. H. Cheekley (Reserve). .Champion Friesian* Cow and Reserve: G. J. Murray. AYRSHIRES

Bull 1 year and under 2: A. H. Adams 1; Mrs S. C. Busby 2. Bull Calf; A. H. Adams 1, 2 and. 3. Heifer Calf: A. H. Adams 1, 2 ami 3.

Champion Ayrshire Bull: A. H Adams; Reserve Mrs Busby.

CHILDEN’S CALF CLASSES Best Hand Fed Heifer Calf, Holstein or Shorthorn, reared by child attending school: J. Laurent (Ohinepanea) 1; A. Fergusson (Thornton) 2. Best Hand Fed Heifer Calf (Jersey or Ayrshire): L. Sandilands (Whakatane) 1; Ann Campbell 2; E. Erskine. 3. Best Hand Fed Heifer Calf reared by member of Calf Club (Holstein or Shorthorn): J. Laurent 1; A. Fergusson 2.

Best Hand Fed Heifer (Jersey or Ayrshire): L. Lindsay 1; A. Fergusson 2; Ann Campbell 3. Best Hand Reared Heifer Calf by child in Std. 2 or under: Alt Fcr,gusson 1; John Fergusson 2; M. Caie 3. Hand Reared Heifer Calf, sired by pedigree bull: M. Caie 1; L. Lindsay 2;, E. Erskine 3. SHORTHORNS Bull 2 years and under 3: W. J. LaAV 1 and Champion. Bull 1 year and under} 2: W. J. LaAV 1. BufJ! Calf: W. J. Lbav 1.

Heifer Calf: W. J. Law 1 and 2. GRADE

Heifer Calf: J Laurent 1; Alf Fergusson 2.

SHEEP ■ ROMNEY MARSH Ram, any age: E. R. Hunt 1 and 2; E. Cranswick 3.

Ewe, any age: E. R. Hunt 1; E. Cranswick 2.

Ram, one shear: Native Department (Whakatane) 1. Three Ewes any age: Native Department (Whakatane) 1; Walter Thompson 2. Three Ewes • one shear: W. Thompson 1 and 3; Native Department 2. Three Ewe Lambs: W. Thompson 1; Native Department 2. SOUTHDOWN S Ram j one shear: E. Cranswick 1. Three Ewes, any age: E. R. Hunt 1. Three Ewes one shear: E. Cranswick 1; E. R. Hunt) 2. Three Rani Lambs: E. R. Hunt 1; E. Cranswick 2. ; H Three Ewe Lambs: E. R. Hunt 1; E. Cranswick 2. CROSSBRED Three Ewe Lambs: F. Tipping 1. Three Breeding Ewes: B. Sladden 1; E. P. Woolfield 2; Native Department 3. Three Lambs shorn: B. Sladder, 1; M. Tipping 2; W. Thompson 3. FAT SHEEP Three Wethers best value: B. Sladden 1.

Three Ewes, best value: E. P. Woolfiekl 1; B. Sladden 2; W. Thompson 3.

Three Wethers (freezing carcases): Sladden 1; W. Thompson 2. Three Wethers (freezinf cavcases): Native Department 1. Three Lambs shorn: B. Sladden. 1; /E. R. Hunt 2.

Three Lambs best value: W. Thompson 1: B. Sladden 2. Three. Wethers 2-tooth: B. Sladden 1; Native Department 2; W . Thompson 3. Pet Lamb (child exhibitor): Betty Haslam 1 and 2; W. Finucane 3. SHEEP CHAMPIONS Romney Marsh Ram: Native Department. # Southdown Ram: E. R. Hunt. Southdown Ewe: R. Cranswick. PIGS BERKSHIRES Boar over 14 months: S. J v Black 1; F. J. Reynolds Est. 2; Rangitaiki Dairy Co. 3. Boar, over 8 months: W. Campbell 1; TI. C. White 2. Boar under 8 months.: L. S. Berg 1; H. C . White 2. Sow, over 14 months: H. C. White 1; R.P. Dairy Co. 2.

Sow over 8 months: W. S. Woods 1; C. A. Martin 2; R.P. Dairy Co. 3. Sow under S months: W. S. Woods’ 1 and 2; L. S. Berg 3. Boar under 4 months: I. W. Campbell 2. , Sow under 4 months: I. W. Campbell 1; R.P. Dairy Co. 2. TAMWORTHS Boar over 14 months: S. Campbell 1, Sow, under 8 months: H. C. White 1. LARGE WHITES Boar under 14 months: D. W. Spence’ Est 1; E. H. Mathieson 2. Boar over 8 months: R.P. Dairy Co. I.’ Boar, under 8 months: G .E. Newton 1; ’e. H. Mathieson 2. Sow over 14 months: D. W. Spence Est 1; E. H. Mathieson 2. Sow, under 8 months: E. H. Mathieson 1. LARGE BLACKS Boar, over 14, months: E. H. Hunt 1 and 2. Boar under 8 months: Black and Fowell’ 1; E. R. Hunt 2. . Sow over 14 months: Black and Fowell 1 and Champion; E. R. Hunt 2. Sow, over 8 months: W. Arbuckle

Sow under 8 months: Black and Fowell 1 and 2;'E. R. Huilt, 3. , Boar, under 4 months: E. R. Hunt 1 and 2.

Black Sow under 4 months: E R. Hunt 1. OTHER CLASSES

Sow ancl Litter, any breed: S. Campbell 1; G. D. McFarland 2. Sow with Litter, pedigree: Black and Fowell 1; H. C. White 2; R.P. Dairy Co. 3. Best Porker any breed: R.P. Dairy Co 1 and 2; G. D. McFarland 3. Best Porker, any breed or cross: G. D. McFarland 1; R.P. Dairy Co. 2. Best Baconcr any breed or cross 1501bs: R.P. Dairy Co. 1, 2 and 3. Best Baconer any breed or cross open: R.P. Dairy Co. 1, 2 and 3. POULTRY GAME Bantam best male: J. R. Salt 1, Bantam* best female: J. R. Saltl.

A.O.V. Bantam, male: J. R. Salt 1; P. Farnsworth 2. A.O.V. Bantam, female: J. R. Salt 1; P. Farnsworth 2. Heavy Breed male A.O.V: J. 1L >all 1. Heavy Breed female A.O.V: J. R. Sait 1. DUCKS (Fancy) Duck or Drake, heavy: N. C. Jensen 1 and 2. Fancy Bird, male or female: P. Farnsworth-1 and 2. UTILITY SECTION Plymouth Barred Rock, male: N.G. Jensen 1.

Plymouth Barred Rock, female: N. C. Jensen 1.

Black Orpington cock: Mrs E. M. Cain 2. Black Orpington Hen: R. F. Smith 1; I. J. Grose 2 and 3. Black Orpington, Cockerell: J. Henderson 1; W. S. Woods 2. Black Orpington Best Pullet: J. R. Salt 1; J. Henderson 2; W. S. Woods 3. Australorp cock: H. R. Jackson 1; J. R. Sait. 2,

Australorp best hen: R. F. Smith 1; H. R. Jackson 2 and 3. Australorp, pullet: R. F. Smith 1; W. S. Woods 2; H. IL Jackson 3. White Leghorn hen: I. J. Grose 1; H. R. Jackson 2 and 3. White Leghorn cockcrell: H. R. Jackson 1 and 3; W. S. Woods 2. White Leghorn, jjullet: 11. R. Jackson 1 and 2;’ P. Farnsworth 3. Brown Leghorn, hen: W- S. Woods 1 and 2. Rhode Island Red, cock: J. R. Salt 1; N. C. Jensen 2. Rhode Island Red, hen: J. it. Salt 1; L. C. Richards 2; N. C. Jensen 3 Rhode Island Red, cockerell: C. J. Partridge 1;* M. V. Brashier 2; 1,. G. Richards 3. Rhode Island Red. pullet: A. S. Butcher 1 and 2; L. G. Richards 3. Breeding Trio light: N. C. Jensen 1. Dubbed Cock, light: H. R. Jack-* son 1. CHILDREN’S CLASSES Bantam cock: W. S. Woods 1. Bantam, hen: Eliabeth Woods 1; Gwenda Woods 2. A.V. Best Hen: Miss B. Taylor. SPECIALS Best White Leghorn, cockerell: H. R. Jackson 1. Best White Leghorn, pullet; H. R. Jackson 1.

Best Australorp, male: H. R. Jackson 1.

Best Australorp, female: R. F. Smith 1.

Best Australorp: R. F. Smith 1, Best White Leghorn: H. R. Jack r son 1. Best Rhode Island Red: 'A. S. Butcher 1. Best Black Orpington: R. F. Smith 1. Best Bird in Show? R. F. Smith 1. Best Opposite Sex': H. R. Jackson. PRODUCE SECTION GRAIN AND VEGETABLES Six Stalks Maize: A. Campbell 1; S. G. Ker 2. Collection Vegetables: Mrs G. R. Yeomen 1. Three Carrots, Early: Mrs G. R. Yeoman 1; Alf Fergusson 2; Graham Bros. 3. 12 Pods Peas: Mrs G. R. Yeoman 1. Six Potaoes, Kidney: Mrs; G. R. Yeoman 1; Mrs E. M. Gain 2. Six White Round Potatoes: J. R. Bell 1. Six Potatoes any colour: J. R. Bell 1. Collection Potatoes: A. and M. Campbell 1. Six Potatoes, rough skin: J. R. Bell 1. Table Pumpkin: Mrs G. R. Yeoman 1. Crown Pumpkins: Mrs G. R. Yeor man. 1. Squash: Mrs G. R. Yeoman 1. Water Melon: A. Wardlaw 1. Rock Melon: A. Wardlaw 1. Six Onions: S. G. Iver 1; J. It. Bell 2.

Six Oniojns, large: J. R. Bell 1; Mrs E. M. Cain 2; S. G. Ker 3.

Cucumbers, long: A. Wardlaw 1. Cucumber, apple: A. Wardlaw 1. Kumera, red: Mrs G. R. Yeioman 1 and 2. Six White Shallots: Mrs G. R. Yeoman 1. Six Brown Shallots: A. H. Adams 1; Mrs G. R. Yeoman 2; Mrs E. M. Cain 3. FRUIT Collection: Mrs E. Withy Sen. 1; Six Cooking Apples: F. Prideaux 1, 2 and 3. Six Dessert Apples: Mrs Withy 1; Mrs G. R. Yeoman 2. Collection Cooking Apples: F. Prideaux 1; Mrs G. R. Yeoman 2; Mrs Hill 3. Collection Dessert Apples: Mrs E. H. Hill 1. Six Peaches Clingstone: E. J. Bell 1; Mrs E. Withy 2; R. H. Haeusler 3. Six Peaches, 'Slipstone: E. J. Bell 1; Mrs E. Withy 2.

Six "Nectarines: E. J. Bell 1; Mrs E. Withy 2. Quinces: E. J. Bell 1. Collection Pears: E. J. Bell 1; Mrs E. H. Hill 2. Collection Plums: Mrs Withy Sen.

1. Lemons: A. H. Adams 1] E. J BeR 2.

FLOWERS

Cut Flowers: Mrs G. R. Yeoman. Collection Asters: Mrs R. Oakman. Collection Asters, single: Mrs R. Oakman. Collection Zinnias: Mrs S. McKenzie 1; Mrs S. G. Kcr 2. Petunias: Mrs M. O. Baker. Phlox Drummondi: S. G. Ker. French Marigolds: Mrs G. R. Yeoman. African Marigolds: Mrs Yeoman. Carnations: Mrs S. G. Ker.