MANAWATU SHOW

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 34, 4 November 1920, Page 8

MANAWATU SHOW

OPENING DAY GOOD COMPETITION IN LIVE STOCK CLASSES (Special Ecporter.) j Palmerston North, November 3. The thirty-fifth Metropolitan Show of tho Manawatu and West Const A. and I'. Association was opened at Palmerston North to-day. • Heavy rain fell during tho night, and there were intermittent showers throughout the day. Fortunately after the experience gained at tho last Winter Show, the association considerably improved the groundß by means ot drainage, and also put down plenty of metal on tho roadways and in tho enclosures in front of the grandstand, which made matters much better underfoot. The entries, although numbering 3722, I are over four hundred less than last ■ year, the principal falling off being in 1 classes such as photography, art, and technical school work. Horses, both light and heavy-, are well represented, and tho ring competitions aro well filled. Cattle show a considerable increase in numbers, and it is evident that competition will be very keen 'when the judges get to work to-morrow. The sheep classes have filled well, and nearly all tho prominent breeders aro represented. Tho only judging in stock classes got off to-day was in the pig section, and competition was limited to three exhibitors, ! two of whom provide the entries at all shows in tho Manawatu and Wairarapa districts. The quality of the stock entered is very good, but tho bulk of the competition is left to ii few loading breeders. The 'only exhibits horo from the South Island aro Red Polls from Sir Heaton Rhodes Hatuma estate, Canterbury, and Highland cattle from Mr. George Murray's Braemar estate, South Canterbury. Horses, cattle, and ehcep came from as far north ut> the "West Coast as Hawera and Eltham, and from the Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa districts. There is only a very, small collection of agricultural machinery, including some of tho latest tractors. The motor industry is well represented, there being a. large display of English and American cars and lorries, and some especially fine bodies of local manufacture. ■*• The juvenile section, drawing, painting, etc., by papi's of the technical and public schools, is excolleut. In homo industries there is a slight falling off in numbers. The cattle, horses, and 1 sheep will be judged to-morrow, and His Excellency the Governor-General, who is patron of tho association, will pay his first visit to tho show this afternoon. SOLDIERS' EXHIBITS. On the industrial side one of tho best features of the show is provided by the exhibits in the soldiers' classes. The exhibits, which cover a wide range of work, sneak volumes for the results achieved at tho vocational training courses for sick and disabled returned soldiers established in connection with various military institutions iii| the Dominion. The competition was very keen, and the general standard of work is excellent. Appended are the awards:— Woodearving (chip)— Private S. M'Ma,hon (Narrow Neck Hospital), 1 and 2. Woodcarving (relief)—Pte. Ackroyd l (Rotorua), 1; Gunner F. Cook (Rotorua), 2. Basket (cane, heavy)—Pte- 'S. V. Lusty (Trentham). 1; Pte. Yeale (Rotorua), 2. Basket (cane, fancy)—Pte. C. J. Wilson (Trentham), 1; Pte. Wilson (Tilnaru), 2. . Basket (raffia)—Pte. J. Birnie (Narrow Neck), 1; Pte. Cook (Rotorua), 2. Trav (cancl—Pte. S. V. T.usty (Trentham). 1; Pte. 'C. J. Wilson (Trentham), t. Tray (raffia)-Opl.. L. V. Vannini (Pukeroa), 1; Lce.-Cpl. G. W. Duncan (Waipnkurau); 2. Poker work—Pte. W. Netana (Narrow Neck), 1; Pte- D. Cooper (Narrow N«k); 2. „ . • Bag (leather)-Sgt. P. R. Draper (Pukcora),' 1; Pte. K. L. Drako (PuL-ora), 2. • Purse or pocket-book (leather)—Pte. S. M'Mahon (Narrow Neck), 1; Sgt. G. Wagstnff (Narrow Neck), 2. Embroidery (silk)-Ptc. E. H. Dalton (Trentham), 1; Gunner S. H. "Willis (Trentham), 2. . » Net work (hammock)—Pte.' A. Round (TtenthanO, J; Bte. C. H. Wiitkins (Trentham), 2. , . T „ Floor mats (wool)-Lce.-Cpl. A. J. Burton (Rotorua). 1. ™ „ ~ „ , Ornamental Lettering Pte. S. R. Furby (Rotorua), 1. _ „ _, „, m Repaired boots-Pro. li. G. Fielder (Rotorua). 1; Ptn. E. Port (Rotorua),-2. Weaving—Sgt. Davis (Rotorua), 1 and 2. Photographv-Pte. W. Barnes (Trentham),!: Pte. H.Butterfield (Rotorua), 2. Miscellaneous Tpr. R. Kelly (Trentham), 1; Pto. A. Round (Trentham),' 2. Special Prizes. Trimmed hate—Rflmn. H. G. Yiclcerstaff (Trentham), 1; Pte. R. H. nuia (Trentham), 2. Raffia work—Pte. B. Goodall (Trcn-Mocass'ins-Gunner S. H. Willis (Trentham), 1; Spr. W. A. Greenlaw (Rotorua). 2. , Harness—Tpr. W. Stovens (Rotorua), 1; Pte. J. T. Crowe (Rotojua), 2. Leather work—Pte. A. M. naymnn (Pukeora), 1; Pte. 'N. Nelson (PukeEmbroidery—Pte. D. M'Queen (Pukeora). 1; Sgt. A. C. Trevethic (Puke°liV '"' PHOTOGRAPHY. Tho photography exhibits are on tho n'holo disappointing, being below tho average, and not in keeping with the standard set at tho last show. Competition in all sections was very keen, however. Wellington exhibitors nre well represented, and have carried off most of tho prizes. The judge was Mr. E. W. Hunt, of Wellington, and he mado the following awards: Landscape—.T. W. Johnson (Wellington), 1 and 2. „ „ „ , Seascapo or marine—E. T. liobson (Wellington), 1 and 2. Portrait or fignTO study—J. W. Johnson. I and 2. Any study—.T. W. Johnson, 1 and 2. Amateur Classes. Landscape—A. Dickison (Dunedin), 1; .T. "W. Jones (Wellington), 2; R. Gillingham (Wellington),^. Seascape or marine—J. W. Jones, 1; .11. Dillingham, 2; Miss M. L. Russell (Wellington! 3. , , ,„ T Portrait or figure study—J. W. Jones, 1 and 3: F. Thompson (Wellington), 2. Animal HM-R. Gillingham, 1 nnd 2; ,T. W. Jones. 3. Humorous study—J. W. Jones, 1; I<. Thompson, 2 s Mrs. M. W. Watson (Palmerston North), 3. Any study for junior, under 18 years— Miss G. Watson (Palmerston North), 1;

Ai>s A. Watson (Pnlmersbon North,), 2; Miss JI. Davies (Nelson), 3- " School pupils' photogmplis-B. ljimer and A. Bruce (Pn/mcivtoji North), 1; G, Evntt and C. tTuito (Palmerston North). 2. fleece WQOL Ttomney wool-H. A. Matthews (Featherston). 1 and 2; U. Jlourad (Palmerston North), 3. . .. ]>own or Down cross-Sir James Wilson (Feilding), 1, 2, and' 3. Hogget wool, any oreed or cross— v. Collis"(Kniraiiga), 1 and 2. • COMPETITIONS. The competitions were, marred by the elippcriness o£ the ground, and sovera horses which had previously proved themselves reliable had bad' luck in slipping at some of Ihe jumps, and onu or two falls wore recorded. The open riders' competition was won by the veteran, H. Hassall, ot Hastings, with G Smith (Kakanki) second, and 1. 11. Tavlor (Kiwitea) third. Budge Gordon (Dnnnevirke), one of the most accomplished horsemen in the district- was unplaced. , .... . . . Tho maiden riders' competition brought out nothing outstanding. It • was won bv'T. E. Taylor (luwitea). 'The leaping competition for ponies under 13.2 hands was interesting, the jumps being taken in goal style. iho winner turned up in A. Osborne s (liongotea) pony Robin. . Tho leaping competition for pomes 13.2 to 14 hands, showed some very good jumping, 15. H. Thompsons (lakapau) Tango being ' placed first, with J. M'Uan's (Waipukurau) The Nut second. The best lady's turn-out was Miss li. Mahar's (Hastings) neat wally cart with Batcholor in the shafts, this making his fifth successive win. •The maiden hunters' competition brought out a Held .of twenty, but on 1 o whole the exhibition was not of a Igl. order, some fairly, good jumpers ailing to appear at their WE owmto the treacherous nature of the RtowM. The event fell to D. B. Bachelors Pwni) Eococo (who also showed up pioniiiently in the hunters' event which folK failing to get a place by slipping in front of the double). B. Wnlliss P.iddv was second. , , <{* competition fo* qualified huntcis brought out a strong field of nineteen, and a- very interesting competition resulted, but tho old stager* had all the advantage owing to .the state ol the ground. Several animals, which looked vlry prominent lost their chances by their pilots making tho pace too hot. and as the conditions were a fair nun K pace it counted points «8«n8t them.lhe public were by no means satisfied £T 0 decision of the judges, as hoft« which find ripped tho jumps heavily ere given fc advantage over other an - nds which had taken the jumps wtti out a blunder. It. EnssalU (Hastings) AlicSev free, the hero of many contests, wa Placed first, although ho hit one jump fairly hard. Budge Gordon's (Dannovirke) Utility, who won the 4MO prize at the Duncdvn show last, yeai, And who went round, without a mistake was placed second. J. Bryco's (luwitea erstwhile champion Twilijht, who w«* not in. his best form and made two blunders, was third.