A. AND P. SOCIETY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1593, 25 October 1905, Page 3

A. AND P. SOCIETY.

ANNUAL BHOW.

The Poverty Boy Agricultural and Pastoral Society were favored with glorious weather for the opening day 6f their annual show yesterday, and the attondanoo was well up to the average of previous yoars. In point of numbers the entries wsro most eatisfnetory, whilst the quality of the exhibits showod a great improvement. The extensive improvements offeoted by the sooicty was tho subject of much congratulation on the part of visitors, who were loud in their praise of tho up-to-dato appointments which have boou made dars ing the presont year, There was a fine display of sheep, thoro being no less than 240 entries, as compared with 160 last year, and oompotitiou in all classes was ■ remarkably good. In tho classes for horses there was keen competition, the number of ontrios being 496 as against 481 last year. As usnal, tho quality of tho exhibits was of a first-class oharaotor. V Thera was a slight falling-off in the number of cattle shown, but this was more than made up in tho ontrios of sheep, whioh constituted a record. There was a

largo general entry, and competition waa particularly koon. Tho arrangements made for tbo gathering were all that oould bo desired, and the energotio secretary, Mr H. M. Porter, came in for a deal of congratulation for the manner in whioh everything was oarried ont, There wore the usual number of side attractions, all of whioh came for a great deal of attention. Messrs Williams | and Kembol, of Kaiti, bad a splendid exhibition of Lynda Soap, being in the form of a baudsomo monument to the famous

navigator Captain Cook. Anotbor looa; industry that attracted considerable, attention was the exhibit of the •' Swe^tries,”

a very nioe assortment of oonfootionory boiog plaoed on view. Tbo catering was in the bands of Mr J. Erskino, who was unremitting in his efforts to promote the comfort of those present. Judging was commenced at balf past nine, and the day's programme was concluded at halfpast one, general satisfaction being expressed at the awards made. As usual there was a very fine show of Implements, all the leading commercial firms having large exhibits. Particular attention was attraotsd to tho display

made by Messrs Williams and Kettle, Common, Shelton and Co, Dalgety and Co., N.Z. Loan and Meroantiie Coy., Murray, Roberts and Co., Messrs Davys, Third and Mitchell, J. H. Ormond, Mr A. Thomson of the Gisborne Nursery, and Messrs Taylor and Hodgeson. All the firms mentioned have attendants in charge, and every information is given to visitors, Amongst looai industries the Okitn faetory

has a very large exhibit of bacon, hams, butter, etc., whioh is shown to the utmost

advantage.

Following are the results ! HORSES-

DRAUGHTS. Best colt foaled sinoe July 3lst, 1903 James Brunton 1. Champion entire, any age—Wm. M. McCullough, bay, Young Garnet, 6yrs, by Garnet— Rose, 1 and champion, T. Spenoe 2, Jas. Brunton 3.

BLOOD. Best filly, colt or geldiDg foaled sinoe 31st July, 1904—G. Carrington 1. Beat oolt foaled sincß 31st July, 1903 Jas. Boyd 1. Beat filly or gelding foaled sinoe 31st July, 1903—T. King 1, D. Hepburn 2. Best blood mate— G. Carrington 1, Stephen Liddell 2. Beat thoroughbred entire, any age— G. Carrington 1, John Clark 2,

LIGHT. Beat horse, coaching stamp—M. Reynolds’ Gay Lad 1, G. Carrington's Prinoe 2. Best mare, suitable for breeding a-m.v remounts. — J. R. Redstone and Sons’ Queeeie 1, E. J. Witters’ Zephyr 2, P. J. Faiker’s Thelma 3. Beat entire calculated to improve the breed of carriage and coaching horses. —A. Parsons 1, J. M. Butler 2. Best entire calculated to improve the breed of weight oarriers,—John Clark 1, I A. Parsons 2.) Beat pony stallion, 4yrs or over, and under 14 hands.—E. Murphy 1, E. Francis Grey 2., Bbat weight-carrying haob, 14.2 to 15 hands, up to 14at. —\V. L. Oates 1, W. W. Smith 2, G. Scott 3. Beat horse suitable for a hunter up to 12 stone or over—P. J. Parker 1, E. M. Hutchinson 2, A. B. Williams 3. Best troop horae (must be the property of, and ridden by, a member of the East Coast Mounted Rifles)—Wm. Witters, junr. 1, P. J. Parker 2, Geo. Witters 3, JE. Redstone and Sons 4. Beat pony, 13 hands and under—A. J. J. MoCresdy 1, Miss Phyllis Alien 2, T.. King ß * , , . , Beat pony or oob, under 13 hands and jmder 14 hands —W. G. Sherrett 1, C. A. jßberriff 2, F. B. Barker 3. -v. Best pony or cob, 14 bands or under I4’2—J. R. Murphy 1 and 2, Ralph Reynolds 3. Best pony, suitable for polo, 14 2 and under (up to 12 stone). To bo jndged by points. Good mouth 4 points, quickness to turn 4 points, pace 4 points—E. Murphy 1, J. R. Mnrphy 2 and 3. Beat stogie buggy horse, 14 hands and under 14'3—0. A. Bberriff 1, W. M. Barton 2, J. R. Redstone and Bons 3. Best pony driven by a lady, .14.2 and under.—Entries in this class eligible for other pony olaaaas—O. A. Bkerriff 1 and 2, W. G. Sherratt 8. „ _ Best tandem team —Mrs W. D. Lysnar 1,0. Gray 2, J. B. Redstone 3.

CATTLE.

SHORTHORNS. j Best bull, calved siDoe Juno 80, 1304 E. Murphy 1, W. Witters 2, Charles Gray 8* Bast ball, 2yrs, calved since 80th June— W. Wittors 1, Holden Bros. 2, Geo. Writers highly commended. . Best bull, 3yrs, calved since June «JU, 1902—John Clark 1, Geo. Witters 2, Ohaß. Gray highly commended. Best bull, 4yrs and upwards—Obaa. Gray 1, John Clark 2, Ohas. Gray highly commended. . . m Best bull, any age (small farmers)—W. Witters 3, Geo. Witters 2, Bast bull, any age, locally bred W. Wittera 1, Geo. Witter»l2. Ohampion bull, any age—U. G ra y ß roan Oberry Knigbt, bred by Archdeacon Williams, i, . - Best J *heifer, oalved since June, ltfua Holden Bros. 1, John Clark 2. _ Best holier, 2 years, calved since June SO, 1903—Holden Bros. 1, John Clark 2.

Heifer, 8 yea:B, calved since Jane 30, 1902—W. Wittera 1, Andrew Tnoby 2, Georgo Wittera highly commended. Cow, any age—Goorgo Witters 1, W. Wittera 2 and highly commended, J. O. Field comraondod. , . _ Cow, any age (exhibitor to be ocoupior ci not more than 250 acres) —George Witters 1, W. Witters 2 and highly commended, A. Tuoby commended. Champion cow or heifer— Goorgo Wittors i. . Pen of three heifers, calved since Juno 80,1994—W. Wittors 1, John Clark 2. Throe hoifors, calved Binoo Juno oU, 1902—W. Witters 1. HEREFORDB. -Bull, 8 years old and npwards—Wi Pere Trust per J. E. Foster 1.

SHEEP

LINCOLNS. Ram hogget, 18 months or nnder—John Tombloaon 1, D. Kitkpatrick 2 and 8. Ram, over 18 moDtha and under months—D. Kirkpatcick 1 and 2, John Tombleson 3. ■ , Ram, over 80 months —W. D« Lysnar V 1, D. Kirkpatrick 2, A. McKenzie 8. Ram, over 18 months, locally bred— V. Kirkpatrick 1, John Tombleson 2. ; Champion ram, let prize certificate and £5 6s, presented by Messrs Williams and Kettle—D, Kirkpatriok, 2yre, bred by MoMastor, 1. , , 1Q Pen of two rams, bred by exhibitor, 18 months and under —D. Kirkpatrick 1, 0. f/rjj Q !u Ene hogget, 18 months and under—D. ?, Cameron 1.

Champion owe, prize, Sooioty s certificate and <62 2s, presented by Messrs TnlI leoh Bros.— D. Kirkpatrlok, Byrs, bred by •xhibitor, 1. , , , . . Ewe, over 18 mouths, with lamb at fool —D. Kirkpatrick 1. Pen of two ewo hoggets, brod by exhibitor—D. P. Camoron 1, 0. Gray 2.

| ROMNEY. Ram hoggots, 18 months or undor J 0. Field 1 and 2, Ram, over 18 months and nndor 18 months—J. L. Perry 1, A. McKenzie 2. Bam, over 18 months, locally brod—A. MoKcnzio 1 and 2.

I Champion ram—J. L. Perry 1. I Pen of throo ram hoggots, brod by exI hibitor, 18 months and undor—J. 0. Fiold 1 and 2. I Ewo hogget} 18 months end undor—J. 0. Field 1 and 2, Holdon Bros. 2. I Champion ewo—A. McKonxio 1. I Ewo, over 18 months, with lamb at foot I —J. 0. Field 1, A. McKenzie 2 and 8. I Fen of two owos, over 18 months, with iambs at fool—A. MoKenzio 1 | and 2. J. 0. Fiold 8. Pen of three owe hoggets, brod by exhibitor—Holden Bros. 1 and 2. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Ram, any age—W. D. Lysnar 1 and 2, Charles Gray 8. Pen of two ram hoggets—Charles Gray Ewe, with lamb at fool—W. D. Lysnar 1 and 2.

* BORDER LEICESTER. I Ram, any age—Jas. Brunton 1, John I Clark 2. I Pen of two ram hoggets—Jas. Brunton 1 1, John Clark 2 and 8. Ewo, with lamb at foot—Jas, Brunton 11, John dark 2 and 8. I Pen of two ewo hoggets—Jas. Brunton 11, John Clark 2 and 8. SHROPSHIRE. Ram, any age—Wm. Jobson 1 and 2' Wm. Pioken 8. Pen of two ram hoggets—Wm. Jobson 1 and 2. Ewo, any age, with lamb all foot—Wm. Jobson 1 and 2. Pen of two ewe hoggets—Wm. Jobson 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWN. Ram, any age—W. D. Lysnar 1, R. C. Miller 2. Pen of two ram hoggeta—R. C. Miller Ewe, any age, with lamb at foot—W. D. Lysnar 1, K, 0. Miller 2. Pen of two ewe hoggets—R. C. Miller 1,

COMPETITIONS.

JUMPING (for maidens.) E, M. Hutchinson’s Blackbird ... 1 A. B. Williams' Jimmie Manuka ... 2 R. J. Reynolds’ Syringa 2 PONY LEAPING MATCH. J. Jobson’s Tam-o’-Shantar 1 F. Bherriff’s P.J 2 Miss L. Holden’s Jimmy 8 R. 0. Morphy’s Blackbird 4 HIGH JUMP. J. M. Gonldsmith’s Fencer 1 J. S. Oooper’s Kirikiriroa 2 HANDICAP TROT (in saddle). Mrs U’Ren’s Sombrero 1 S. Parker’s Gyp 2 J. Campbell’s Ladybird 8