POVERTY BAY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1034, 29 October 1903, Page 3

POVERTY BAY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW.

PEOPLE’S DAY. Fine weather again favored the Poverty Boy Agricultural Socioty for the seconc day of their twenty-fourth annual Show and the attendance was well up to the 'avorago. “ People’s Day ”of tho Show is the chief holiday of the yeur in Gisborne, when young and old spreud themselves for an enjoyable day’s outing, and desire to be seen ut their best. Certain it is that if anyono looked at the gaily dressed crowd that assembles each year on that day ut tho Park racecourse, ho would not require further evidence of the prosperity and woll-hoing of tho people of tho district. Tho grandstand and Jawn at tho racooourso yoßtorday presented a bright and animated appearanco, tho ladies especially turning out in oven greater numbers than hithorto. There was heaps of amusement for tho crowd of spectators, apart from tho attractions that tho Show itself offered. The City Band was stationed oil tho lawn, and under Bandmaster Chrisp played a choice selection of the Jateat marches, I including the famous Hiawatha march, now so popular in America. The Italian musicians were also present, and rendered all the latest operatic numbers, so that between tho two bands thero was a continual strain of music. Outside the

grandstand grounds there wore a score or more attractions, including variety entertainments, Punch and Judy show, shooting galleries, and many other enticing means to induce those presout to part

with their sixpences and shillings. Tho exhibits of agricultural implements and gonoral goods shown by Gisborne firms attracted a great deal of attention, tho tents being crowdod with visitors during tho day. Special attention was bestowed by sheepfarmors upon the exhibit of the Wellington Woollen Company, the fine show of hosiery, rugs, blankets, tweods, etc., being much admired. Mr F. Toat, ef the firm of Messrs Common, Shelton and Co., and Messrs Crompton and Bushbrook, representatives of tho Wellington Company, wore in attendance at this tont duriDg /the day, and spent a very busy time. Judging of the classes left over from the previous day was commenced shortly after half past nine, arid was concluded by one o’clock. Chief interest centred in the draught horses, and whilst competition was good in some of the classes, in others it was vory poor indeed. In class 4, for the bast draught gelding any ago, there wore eleven entries, and Mr H. G. White’s bay geidiog Bay Duka was awarded first honors, Nelson Bros. Captain being socoud,

and Mr H. G. Tucker’s Diamond third. The judge expressed pleasure at seeing such u large ontry in this class, remarking that in a district such us Gisborne there should at least be eleven entries in each of th& draught classes. There were four entries for tho best two-year-old filly or geidiog, and a handsome bay gelding

shown by Mr G. Campbell was awurded first prize. Some idea of tho poor competition in some of the draught classes can be obtained whon it is stated that in olass 6 for tho best throe-yoar old filly or gelding there was only one entry, and the judge deolined to make an award. Thore were two entries for the best yoarling colt, a bay by Blairgowrie being first. The Gisborne Borough Council was oue of six exhibitors in class 9 for the best team of two

horses, but their exhibit did not got a place. Tho first prize went to Mr H, G. White, the second to Nolsoo Bros., and the third to Mr H. G. Tucker. A feature of the Show was the large entries in a number of tho miscellaneous classes, in one case a record for tho colony being made. This was in tho competition for tho best light weight hack, which brought out thirty-uine entrants. Mr J. Selby, the judge, was given a

hard task to decide, bus his decision was received with general satisfaction. The hacks were judged in sections of ten, the best of each secuon being put aside and judged together. First honors went

to Mr B. J. Reynolds’ King Jimmy, who was ridden by Mr Hassell, of Napier;

aeound prize to Mr W L. Oates’ handsome ohestnut gelding Lucifer, who was handled

by Mr Leslie Oates; and third prize to Mr 0. Seymour’s brown gelding Majestic, ridden by Mr Sydney Williamson. Class 20, for the best weight-carrying hack up to 15st, attraoted a field of twenty-ono, and the judge was ovor an hour going through tjiem, finally deciding in favor of Mr F. B. Batker’a grey gelding Nobby, Mr F. Bbodes’ gelding N.A.B. being second, and Mr E. Murphy’s bay mare Hiuemoa third.

Them was keen competition in the class for the best lady’s hack, Mias Beynolds’ King Jimmy bei lg first. Mr W. L. Oates’ chestnut gelding Imoifer proved too good for bis opponents in the event for the beat walking hack, and Me W. A. Barton had the honor of owning the winning entry in class 24, for the bost weightcarrying haek up to 14st. The ponies attracted a great deal of attention, especially from the boys. Mr W. G. Shorrutt’s Poata was first in class

25, for ponios over 18 hands and under 14, and Mr 0. A, Sheriff’s dark chestnut geld-

ing Gcsrae was awarded the winning card for the best pony 14 hands and under 14.2.

In the competition for the best troop horse, to be the property of and ridden by a member of tho East Coast Mounted Bifles, there were eight entries, Mr George Witters’ bay gelding Bugler being first,

Mr B. Barker’s Sultan second, Mr P. Parker’s Dandy third, and Mr W. McCub

louigh’s Darkio fourth. Ail. the horses were sholvn in fine condition.

The driving events filled up well, and all the turnouts presented a spic and span appearance. There were six entries for the best pair of buggy horses over 14.2 and under 15.1, and Mr J. Bedstone had the proud distinction of receiving first prize with his pair of gray mares, Bose and Tricksey, who wero drivon by their owner. Mr W. F. Sinclair was second with a protty pair of bays, and the executors of the late Mr J. W. Johnstone third. Mr J. Neilson’s boy gelding Charley caught the judge’s eye as the best siDgle buggy horse 14.3 to 15.1, beating a field of thirteen. Mr W. P. Sinolair was second with tho grey gelding Sid, and Mr George Witters third with Bugler. Mr C. A. Sherviff's dark chestnut mare Govso was first in the class for the best singlo buggy horse 14 hauds and under 14,3, Mr J. K. Bodstone’s bay gelding Oampboll being second. Mr F. A. M. Ouslow’s pair of ponios, Topsy and 'Purvey, were tho best of tbo ponies under 14.2, Mr F. Pafcullo securing ijccond prize, and Mr K. J. Boy nolds third. Out of a large field of 20 competing in oluss 3.3,.f0r the best single buggy horse ovor 15.1, honors went to Dr. Fisher’s tJaok mate Topsy, who was in splendid condition. ’ Tho pony harness olass was a most at-

tractive one, there being a dozen entries Mrs H, M. Porter’s pretty chestnut gold ing Te Whiti waß first, and Mrs H. H, Watson’s groy mare Misty second. In olass 80, for the best light harness horse, to be driven in a spring eart, Mr T. W. Hughes’ bav mare Phyllis was first, and Mr W. C. Niabott’s Dolly second. Soveral tandem teams competed in class 37, winning honors going to Mr F. A. N. Onslow, who drove a very fino pair of chestnut ponies. There were three oxhibits for tho host tradesman's eart, the first prize going to Mr W. C. Nisbett, Four young ladles compoted in class 174, for tho cost girl rider uuder 15 years pi a j/fi, the judge’s decision going in favor pf Miss Murial Sherratt, Miss Bessie McLaurin being second, and Miss Yolande Sherratt third. Amongst hoys under 15, Master Lowiß Bedstone proved tho best rider. The sheep competition attracted sxn. entries, W. Hatea winning, w\th y. McKay second, The wood-chopping Competition was watched by a very large crowd of spectators. There WOre” four competitors, but P. Ford wa? much too superior, winning easily-, M. Spellers was second, and W. Euwards third. Seeing the large number of busbmen that there are in the Bay, the committee would do well at future shows to offer a more substantial prize in this event, so as to attract larger entries. There were four entries for the best four-horse team, and tho judge decided in favor of Mr W. F. Sinclair’s handsome team of greys, which were cleverly handled

by Mr J, A. Harding. Mr J. R. Bedstone's team of bavs was second. Tbe leaping match is always one of the most interesting events at the show, and yesterday the competition was a particularly good one. Honors lay between King Jimmy and Mr J. M. Gouldamith’s Fencer, but the lattor proved a little bit too suporior in tho last trial, and secured an easy win. Fencer was splendidly ridden by the owner, Mr J. M. Gouldsmith, wtio wa3 the recipient of much j congratulation on his victory. A parado, of stock was held shortly after half-past three, and proved a most attractive feature of tho afternoon. There were upwards of eighty horses and vehicles in the procession, which was led by the City Band. ! beveral guessing competitions were held during tho day, and the result of these will be rnado known to day. The arrangements, us on the opening da}', were most complete, and roflecis great crodtt upon the secretary, Mr H. M. Porter, who was most assiduous in his efforts to forward tho success of the show. An excellent lunch was provided by Mrs Hrskine, and was largely patronised Following is the prize list: — DRAUGHT HORSES; Best mare, in foal, or with foal a

foot.—A. Kobb\s Rose bred by McLean, South Canterbury, 1 ; J. Linklater’s Bay Dash, 2 ; XI. N. Watson’s Lady iVlacarthur, 3. Best dry mare, over 4 years.—ll. 1 CL White’s Bay Daisy, I, Draught gelding, any age—ll. 0. White s Bay Duke, 1 ; .Neis6n Bros’ Captain, 2 ; 11. Ci, Tucker’s Diamond 3 ; 11. G>, .Tucker’s Punch,; h ghly commended.

Two-year-old Lilly; or gelding—Ct. Camp,'bell’s Garnet, 1; H, .G, Tucker’s Tiger, 2. Three-year-old Lilly, or gelding.—No award.

Yearling Lilly or gelding.—ll. N. Watson’s bay filly, 1 ; A. Robb’s bay /illy, 2 ; 11. G s Tucker’s gelding Laddie, 3.

! Best yearlng colt.—H. N. Watson’s bay, 1 ; J, Linklater’s Bay Geordic, 2. Best team of two horses, in harness.—ll. G. White’s team, 1 ; Nelson Bros.’ Captain and Ned, 2 ; Hj, G. Tucker’s Major and Diamond, 3. Best locally-bred draught mare, 3 years or over.—Nelson Bros.’ Gipsy, 1 ; J. Linklater’s Bay, Dash, 2. Champion entire.—Ll.' N. Watson’s Blair Gowrie, C years, brejl by, John Shearer.

.Champion mare or Lilly.—Nelson Bros.’ black mare .Gipsy, aged, bred by .J. Harris. LIGHT HORSES. Best three-year-old filly, or gelding, suitable for spring cart or ’bus.- -Executors estate late J. W.„ Johnson, Harriet, 1 ; W. D. Bell’s Robin, 2. Best three-year-old by Robin Hood. -W. D. Bell’s Robin, 1. MISCELLANEOUS'I-lORSES., Best weight-carrying hack up to 15 stone.—F» B. Barker’s Notfoy, 1 ; F. Rhodes’ N.8.A., 2 ; E. Murphy’s I-linemoa, 3. Best light-weight hack, up to 12 stone.—R. J. Reynolds’ King Jimmy, 1 ; W. L, Oates’ Lucifer, 2 ; C. Seymour’s Majestic, 3; G. Wieters’ Bugler, highly commended. Best lady’s haciv (ridden by a lady) R. J. Reynolds’ King Jimmy, 1 ; G. Seymour's Majestic, 2 W. L. Oates’ Lucifer, 3 ; F„ Rhodes’ N.A.8., highly commended ; .CL .Witters’ Bugler, commended.

Best walking hack.—W. L. Oates’ Lucifer, 1 ; Executors estate late J. W. Johnson, 2. Best weight-carrying hack, up to 14 stone, 14.2 to 15 hands. — W. ABarton s Nancy, 1; E. Murphy’s The Peach, 2, Best pony, over 13 hands and. under 14,—W. G. Sherratt’s Poata, 1; W. Tod’s Merino, 2, Best pony, 14 hands and under 14.2 —U. A. SherrifS’s Gorse, IR. JReynolds’ Sunbeam, 2. Best troop horse, property of member of East Coast Mounted Rifles. — G. Witters’ Bugler, 1 ; R. Barker’s Sultan, 2 ; F, Parker's Dandy, 3 ; W- McCullough’s Dancie, 4. Best, pony, 13 hands or under.—E. M. Harper's Tot tie, 1 ; A. M. Kingston's Minnie, 2.

Best single buggy horse, over 14 hands and under-14.3- —C. A. ‘Sherrift's Gorse, 1 ; J a R. Redstone’s Campbell., 2 ; R. Scott’s Wakefield,

3. , Best single buggy horse, 14.3 to 15.1.—J. Neil-son's Charlie, 1; W. iv. Sinclair’s Bid, 2 ; G. Witters’ Bugler, 3.

best pair ol buggy, horses, 1 over 14.2 and under 15.1 hands. — J. R. Redstoncps Rose and Trixie, 1 ; W. P, Sinclair’s Sid and Queenie, 2 ; < ex,qc,utors estate late J., JY» Jphnson Don aud Dixie, 3. Best pair ponies under 14.2, to be driven in harness. —F. A. M. Onslow’s Topisy and Turvy, 1 ; F. Pattullo’s pair, 2 ; R. -J. Reynolds’ Sunbeam and Molasses, 3. Best single buggy horse, over 15.1. Dr Fisher’s Topsy, 1 ; Miss Barker’s Lancer, 2 ; McKenzie’s Kate, 3. Best pair buggy horses, over 15.1 ■hands.—Miss Barker’s Lancer and Bulier, 1 ; E, Murphy’s Waratah and Htnemoa, 2. Best pony, 14 hands and under, to , he driven in harness.—Mrs H„ M Porter’s Tc Whiti, 1 ; Mrs H. N. Watson’s Misty, 2 ; C, A. Sherri S’s Multum, 3. Light harness horsey suitable for a spring cart.—W. O. Nis.bett’s Dolly 1 ; D. Courtney’s Punch, 2„ Best tandem team.—W. lh Sinclair’s pair, 1 ; Id. Murphy’s Waratah and Hinemoa, 2 ; F., A. M. On-

flow’s Topsy and T.urvy, 3. Best tradesman’s turn-out.—W. C Nisbett’s Dolly, 1 ; B. Sutton’s Dick 2. “ i

BesF lour-horse team (light), coaching stamp.—W. F. Sinclair’s greys* 1 ; J., R. Bedstone’s hays, 2. CATTLE. SHORTHORNS.

Best three grade heifers, calved after 30th June, 1900. —W. Witter’s dark roan Violet, bred by, exhibitor,

ANGUS., Best bull, any age.—Ewe a- Cameron, 1. 'Best cow or heifer.—Ewen- .Cameron, 1.

AYRSHIRE. Bese hall, any age.—ll. Raymond's Brigham Young,, 4yrs ,old„>, 1;) A. Forde Matthews’ Lord Kitchener, 3 yrs-, 2. Best cow or heifer.—W. K. Coster’s Mavis, 1 ; W. A. Coster’s Heather Beil, 2. ALDERNEY OR JERSEY.

Best hull, any age.—ll. Raymond’s Progress, 'lg J., Kennelly.’s Rangitumau 4th, 2.

Best cow, any age..—ll. Raymond’s Jennie, syrs, 1 ; 11. Raymon d’s Trilby, 3yrs, 2. DAIRY CATTLE.

Milk cow, any age, to be owned by farmer regularly supplying _ milk to a factory.—A. Tuohy’s Suckle, 1; H. Raymond’s Creamy, 2; A . Tuohy’s Spot, 3. Dairy cow, of any age, to be milked dry on show ground on evening pi first day of Show ; piriue awarded

to cow whose milk on following morning weighs heaviest.—A. 'Family's Spot, 1 ; James Erskine’s Spot, 2 ; A. Tuohy’s Suckie, 3. Best dairy cow, any age, fci calf, to be judged by milking qualities.— D. Lougher’s Sally, 1 i W. D. Bell’s Fancy, 2. Best two grade heifers, suitalfile for dairying, age Ito 2 years.—S. Liddell, black, 15 monelis and 20 months 1 ; \V. D. Bell, Spots and Dots, red and white, 2. 'Raymond’s Progress, 1 ; W. McCullough's Pina: Pong, 2. “S II id E P. FAT CLASS,

Best pen of five fat wethers, suitable for freezing, to be shgrn.—Win. Cooper, 1 and 2 ; T, Holden, 3 ; J. Ferguson, h.c. Best pen of five fat unshorn wethers, most suitable for butchers.—Executors late J. W. Johnson, 1 ; J. Ferguson/2 ; E. Murphy (Waiau), 3. Best pen of live shorn freezers (ewes), any age or breed.—E. Murphy (Panikau), 1; E. Murphy (Waiauj_, 2 ; Executors late J. W. John-,, Best pen of five fat unshorn ewes most profitable for butchers. J. Ferguson, 1 ; E. Murphy (Waiau), 2; T. l-lolden, 3.

Best pen of five lambs, suitable for freezing ; must be lambed since June Ist; pets not eligible.—J. J. Jones, 1 ; W. Jobson, 2 and 3 ; D. Lougher, h.c. PIGS.

Best Berkshire boar.—J. Muir’s (Young .Onslow, 1. Best Berkshire, under 12 months, locally bred.—J. Grayson, 3 months, 1 and 2. Best Berkshire sow. —J. Muir’s Kirwee Lass, 1 ; J,- Muir’s Ellesmere 'Princess, 2. Best Berkshire, with litter of not less than s x at foot.— G- Campbell, black, 1 and 2^

Best Berkshire sow, under twelve months, locally hr?d.—J< Grayson, 3 inontht, 1 ; G. 'A. Foote, 2. *

Best Yorkshire sow.—.—M.> Mill’s Ilainmy, 1. Best boar and sow calculated by the judges to produce the best class of bacon pigs.—J, Muir, Berkshires, 1, Tam worth boar.—GY Neenan,' 1; J. Maynard (over 12 months), 2.

Best Tamworth sow.—W. D. Lysnar, R

The prize in each class of poultry and pigeons is 10s.. Poultry to. be shown—l male and 1 female.-Turkeys.—l-f. Binnie, 1. Ducks (Pekin and Aylesbury).—Andrew Gregg (Pekins), 1. Wyandottes.—W. Sharp (White), 1 ; R. Bach (Silver),, 2. ; Spanish.—Ezra Smith, 1. •Brahmas.—S. Erskine, R Plymouth Rocks.—T. R/ Parker, 1,Hamburgs.—R, .J„ Reynolds, 1. Game fowlt.—T. Hughes, Blackrod, li and special for best cock bird in Show. Leghorns (brown),—B. J. Bright,

Leghorns (white).—R. Brown, 1. Minorcas,—G. R. Moore, 1. ■Andalusians.—M. Hall, 1, and special for champion hen. PIGEONS. Jacobins.—G. R., Moore, 1.

Carriers and Homers.—W. Warner (Homers),- 1; 1-1. Binnie (Homers).

Any other breed.—G. -R.- Moore (Turbits), lr PRODUCE.

: A special prize of £1 Is was donated by Jas. McKee, Esq., for the largest prize-taker in produce classes. Best loaf home-made bread.—Mrs Fielder, 1 ; Mrs F. A.. Gordon, 2 ; Miss King, h.c.

Fresh butter (not separated), not less than 31b, in rolls or pats.—Miss ‘Jessie Morris, 1 ; W. D. Bell. 2. Fresh butter (.separated), not less

than 31b.—Kia-Ora Co-operative Dairying Co., 1 ; P.B. Co-operative Dairying Co., 2. Best locally - made cheese. Mrs Redpath, 1 ; William Dickon, 2.

Best ham, locally cured.—J. Atkins (sen.), 1 ; W. D. Lyshar, 2.Best side of bacon, locally, cured.— J. Atkins (sen.), 1, Best side of bacon, locally cured (factory).—W. D. Lysnar, 1. Best sample of honey in comb, not less than 31b.—8. Bolton, 1 ; Edwin Matthews, 2Best collection of home-made jams and jellies, not less than three varieties.—Mrs W. G. Watson, 1 Mrs Image, 2. Best collection of home-made pick-Ics.-Mrs W. G. Watson, 1. Best bottle locally-made wine.—B. Bolton, 1. Best exhibit of new potatoes, not less than 101 b.—A. F. Kennedy, 1; W. E. Iline, 2. Best sample of oranges, locally grown.— Miss Cameron, Best sample of lemons, locally grown.—Geo. Schmidt, 1. J’est six . cobs of maize, locally grown.—E. Blackstock, 1 ; ’J. Jones 2. Best bushel of horse beans, locally grown.—Charles Hyde, 1 ; J. Paterson, 2. Best bushel of wheat, locally grown.—M. Mills, 1. Best bushel of Chevalier barley, locaily grown.—A'. Douglas, 1. Exhibition only.—Okitu Bacon Factory (bacon, etc.) ; Mrs Mat&ie Kaipau (two kie-kie hats) ; G. Schmidt (lemons.),. Best exhibit of vegetables.—A. F. ■Kennedy, 1, DOGS.

Be.slksmooth-haired sheep dog.—E. W. Bousfield’s Kelpie, 1 ; Ej W. Bousfield's Spark, 2 ; F. Moore’s Crib, 3. Best long-haired sheep dog.—H. A. Fletcher’s Watch, 1 ; M. G. Nasmith’s (jun.) Kauri, 2. Best beardy sheep do-g.—Master J. Jol'son’s Mac, .1 ; C. Matthews’ Rough, 2. Best setter.—F. Finlayson, 1 ; L. Sampey’s Shot, 2. Best pointer.—Miss Aileen Harding’s Shot, 1 ; F. B. Calcott’s Sancho, 2.

Best terrier.—W. Perston’s Nell, 1. Best spaniel—J- R. Redstone’s, 1. Dr Scott’s handsome toy Pomeranian, Ursa, by Bayswater Swell, tPSS kindly placed on exhibition. RIDING.

For best girl rider under 15 years of age, Muriel Sherrat obta lied first prize, Bessie Maclaurin second, and Yolande Sherratt third ; while for best hoy rider under 15, Lewis Redstone was adjudged first, and Rex Hansen second.

SHEARING

Hatea won the first prize in sheepshearing, with T. McKay second. The latter finished two minutes sooner than the winner, but the latter won on the cleaner work. . •'