BUSH DISTRICTS SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1970, 29 January 1914, Page 8

BUSH DISTRICTS SHOW.

A GREAT SUCCESS. FINB WEATHER AND GOOD ENTRIES . (By TOlopraph.—Special OorresoondonU. Pahiatua, January 28. The Bush'Districts''A.< and P. Association's 22nd show was held on the Woodville Racecourse to-day in glorious wea-. ther. The show was a great success and a great improvement on the past two years. Tho gathering was estimated at fully 2000 people. Between £M and £70 was taken.at the gate. The entries totalled 550, which is considerably in advance of last year's total. The principal featuro of the show was- the liiotor-bicyelo race, ten laps Tonnd the course.. The event was accomplished in JOmin. 37sec. by A.' Bruce, of Falmerston North. . H. Collinson, who rode a plucky race, last ground in tho last lap through a slight mishap to his machine. The raco caused inbenso excitement, being the first witnessed in Woodville. No spills occurred. Tho competitions were, also well contested, the principal event, the hunters' leaping, being won by Mr. W. Howard Booth's Hikorangi, while Mr. H. Hassall's Micky Free, ridden' by Miss Macniven, was awarded the red ticket .in tho ladif/i' .'leaping competition]. i Mr. W. H. Gaisford's The Joker, ridden by Miss Bolton, received a similar award in the lady's hack event. Entries for various classes on tho programme were drawn from tho Wfiirarapa, Manawatu, Hawke's Bay, and Pahiatua districts. In cattle, Holsteins were poorly represented, but there was good competition in Ayrshire;;, Jerseys, and Dairy classes.. Tho last-named was; especially good. In sheep tho fat classes wero well tilled and thero was also very good competition in Lincolns. Mr. Henry Gaisiord, .Oringi, being tho< principal, prizewinner. - In Romueys, Mr.'"W. B. Allen, Wairarapa, and Mr. John Harding were tho only competitors. . CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS. Holstcin Cow.—W. Remnant's Lady Johanna Kube Do Kol (imp.). Aryshire Cow.—C. and fci. Morgan's Sun. beam. ' Jersey Bull—J. Murray's Twylish Bon. nie Boy. Reserve Champion—E. S. Holdaway's Fairy's Companile. Jersey Cow.—H. Stratford's Golden Gem Campanile.. Rescrvo Champion—H. Stratford's Frisky'a Tinsel. Berkshire Boar—R. M'Kay. Berkshire Sow.—R. S. Edwards. Lincolns.—Ram and Ewe: Henry Gals ford. Eonmey Marsh.—Ram and owe; W. B. Allen. The prize-list was as under:— The Cattle Section.

Holstein Bull: IV. Remnant. Holstcin Heifer: W. Remnant, 1; A. Barrel!, 2. Ayrshire Bull, any age: K. Richards, 1; E. A. Breenlands, 2. Bull, 1 year and under 2 years: C. and S. Moragn, 1 and 2. Cow: C. and S. Morgan, 1; 3. D. Galloway, 2; It. S. Edward*, 3. Heifer, 2 years and under 3: C. and S. Morgan, 1; A. H. Hansen, 2. Heifer. 1 year and under 2 years: C. and S. Morgan, 1 and 2; J. 1). Galloway, 3. Jerseys.—Bull, any ago: .1. Murray, It E. S. Holdaway, 2; E. T. Ecudle, 3. Bull, two years and undo rthree years: S. E. Worboys, 1. Bull, one year and under two: H. Stratford, 1; A. J. .Ron. doll, 2; W. Hull, 3. Cow, any age: H. Stratford, 1; J. Fletcher, 2. Heifer, two years, and under threo years: H. Stratford, 1; J. P. Meredith, 2; W. H. Oldridge, 3. Heifer, one year, and under two years: H. H. Phillips, 1 and 2; E. S. j Holdaway, 3. Milking Competition. Morgan Bros., 1; A. J. Ecudle, 2; E. S. Edwards, 3.' Dairy Cattle. Crossbred Dairy Cow (judged on points): R. Charmlcy. 1; E. W. Iludiek. 2; J. Murray, 3. . Dairy Heifer, in milk over 27 months, and under three years: R. Charmlcy, 1 and 3; F. S. Veale, 2. Heifer in milk over 18 and under 30 months: R. Charmlcy, 1; J. Murray, 2; G. Garry. 3. Hoifer not in milk. 18 mouthftand under 27 months: E. H. Morgan,"!; W. 11. Read, 2. Heifer, not in milk, under 18 months: E. Charmlcy, 1 and 2; John Grant, 3. (Fifteen entries).. Heifer, under six months, showing most promise for dairying: F. S. Veale, 1; J. Fletcher, 2; S. E. Worboys, 3. Threo calves, under !) months, most suitablo for dairying: J. Fletcher, 1 and 2; Master Tait, 3. Amongst tho Sheep. Lincolns.—Earn Lamb: S. .Bolton, 1; Henry Gaisford, 2 and 3. Ram over lis and under 2 months: H. Gaisford. 1;- 11. rattison, 2; H. Gaisford, 3. In the other Lincoln classes, Heuxy Gaisford secured all tho first and second awards. Eomnev Marsh.—W. B. Alien secured fioven firsts and one third; John Harding, one first, fivo seconds, and two third prizes. E. Eichards had only »no entry for Shropshire Downs, and was awarded first for aged ram. ■ Crossbrells.—Henry Gaisford secured threo firsts and threo seconds; John Murray, one first and one second; S. E. Worboys, ono third. Fat Sheep.—Fivo wethers for freezing: Henry Gaisford, 1; Hon. J. D. Orniond, 2; R. H. Morgan, 3. Five wethers for freezing, under "I months: Henry Gaisford, I and 2; J. Murray, 3. Fivo heavyweight wethers: Henry Gaisford, 1 and 2. Fivo ewes for freezing: Henry Gaisford, 1; S. Bolton, 2; W. H. Nelson, 3. Fivo lambs: W. H. Nelson, 1 and 2; Hon.'J. D. Orniond, 3. Fivo Lambs (early maturity): W, H. Nelson, 1 and 2; S. C. Bathbone,, 3. , ' " Children's Tet Lamb.—J. Prendergast, 1; Mis 3 J. Beattie, 2; C. Bogum, 3. Tho Pig Classes. ' Berkshire?.—Boar, over 12 months: E. M'Kay, 1; B. Richards, 2. Boar, over 6 and under 12 months: C. Bogum, 1,- R. S. Edwards, 2. Sow. over G and under 12 months: ,E. S. Edwards, 1 and 2. Sow, under G months: It. S. Edwards, f. Two Fat Pigs: Peter Anderson, I;'E, S. Edwards, 2 and 3. Two Pork Pigs: G. W. Scott. 1: W. .Thomas, 2. Horso Awards. Hacks, 15 stono hack—n. Hassal, 1; W H. Gaisford. 2; J. Doggett. 3. 13Ktone Hack-L. H. Collinson, 1; \\. It. Gaisford, 2: W. Hobso... X "-U™" Ifack-W. H. Gaisford. I: L (. "I.nthhoue. 2; R. H. Hughes, 3. Coh-J,. (. Ealhbon*. 1; Mrs. E. C. Gaislord. 2; Miss M. E. Rojnsden, 3. Lady 3 Hack-H.

H. Gaisford Tho Joker (Miss Bolton), 1; L. H. C'ollinson's Major Webb (Miss Angus), 2; Mr. W. H. (iaisl'oid's Tho Jester, 3. Ponies—l 2.2 hands and under—L. G. Davidson, I; Mrs. G. Unisford. 2. 13.2 llnndsvaiid under: Adam Boatlie, 1; 1. Mills, 2; G. Mackie, .3. 12 Hands: Miss (i. Gaisford. 1; Mrs. Clarke, 2.

Harness Horses—Dogcart horse: Do»gett. ]; R. E. Beattie, 2. Bradley horse: V. Stnbbs, 1; L. 11. Qollinson, 2; Mrs. J. 11. Nelson, 3. Pony, 13.2 hands and under: 0. Stubbs, 1; L. Hughes, 2; L. G. Davidson, 3. Spring trap horse (one ton): J. Murray, 1; North Island Brewery Co. (Mangatainoka), 2 and 3. Light spring trap horse: Lovell Bros., 1; C. A. Forrest, .2. Best tradesman's turnout: North Island Brewery Co.. 1; •C. A. Funke (Wuodvillc), 2; Geo. Leitch (Pahiatua), 3. • Draught Stallion, 3 years.—ll. Bengley, 1. Colt, over 2 years:'J. B. Yeale, 1. Gelding or filly, over i years: J. Murray, 1. Marc and foal: J. Murray, I. Maro or gelding, driven in a dray: Woodvillc Borough, 1; H. Gaisford. 2. Pair plough horses in harness: H. Gaisford, 1; Hon. J. D. Onnoud, 2. Miscellaneons Classes. In farm seeds Messrs. Williams and Kettle, Ltd., scooped the pool. Fai-m Produce and Homo Industries.— Potatoes: Henrv Peek. Powdered butter (separator): Mrs. if. Fletcher, 1; Mrs. J. H. Ebbet, 2. Honey (extracted): N. Bowman, 1; Mrs. Ebbett, 2. Honey (in comb): J. if. Graham, 1; H. Millin, 2. Powdered butter for tablo uso: Mrs. J. Fletcher, 1; Mrs. Ebbett, 2. Home-made bread.- Mi:. .11. Richards, 1; Mrs. G. Garrv, 2. Home-mado brown bread: Mrs. Garry, 1; Mrs. Lovell, 2. Scours: Mrs. R. Morgan, 1; Mrs. Lovell, 2; Mrs. Richards, 3. Pound Cake: Mi's. Morgan, 1; Mrs. A. F. Currie. 2. Madeira Cake: Miss A. Beattie, 1; Mrs. Richards, 2. Spongo Cake: Mrs. Morgan, 1. Sponge Sandwich: Mrs. Fletcher, 1; Miss J. Beattie, 2. .Ginger Bread: Mrs. W. H. Gaisford, 1; Mrs. Richards, 2. Jam Tarts: Miss J. Beattie, 1; , Mrs. Gaisford, 2. Home-made Toffee-. Mrs. Beattie, 1; Mrs. Morgan, 2. Plato Sweets: Mrs. Beattie, 1; Mrs. Morgan. 2. Bottled Fruit: Mrs. Fletcher, 1; Mrs. Garry, 2. Four Pots Jam and Jelly: Miss E. Dale, 1 arid-2; Miss J. Beattie, 3. Marmalade: Mrs. G. Garry, 1. Sweets: Mrs. W. H. Gaisford,- .1. Bottled Sauce: Mrs. W. H. Gaisford, 1. Hen Eggs: Mrs. Garry, 1-, Mrs. Gaisford,, 2. Duck Eggs: Mrs. J. H. Ebbett. •.,-.' ... Ring Competitions. Ponv Jumping for Boys.—C. Jones, lj Miss M. Hunter. 2; J. Smith,' 3. Girls' Pony Jumping—J. L. Davidson, 1; Jones, 2; J. Smith, 3.Maiden Leaping Competition.—W. Hobson's Ruahino, 1; C. Smith's Dolly, 2; K. A r incout's Passive, 3. Motor-cycle Race, about 10} miles.—A. Bruce, 1.; H. Collinson, 2; E. Brown, 3. The winner's timo was given as lOrain. 37sec. Horso Leaping (hunting style).—W. Howard Booth's Hikorangi, 1; Ivan Shaw's Kaka. 2; L'. H. C'ollinson's Major Webb, 3. (Tliero were 20 entries). Ladies' Leaping Competition.—H. Hassell's Micky Free (Miss MacNiven), 1; W. H. Booths' Hikorangi (Miss Angus), 2; Mrs. G' R. Beamish'.* Kismet, 3. Pony Medlcv Race.—K. Nicholson's Par°kura, 1: Miss M. Hunter's Gold Girl, 2; C. Jones's Rising Sun, 3.