POVERTY BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1914, 25 October 1906, Page 3

POVERTY BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

THE ANNUAL SHOW.

SECOND DAY.

The unprecedented success that has attonded tho A. and P. Association this year must be a source of congratulation to all concerned, but especially to those who worked so hard to achieve that result. There is, iudoed, but ouo thing that militates against tho ambition to make this gathering a rival in dimensions and importance to tho metropolitan shows of tho colony, and that is our isolated position. That rs au obstacle that wo cannot got over, at least until we have an outer harbor, but though we canuot at prosont compare in dimensions wo can uuquosciouably put in a strong claim for a front rank in tho matter of quality of exhibits in all departments, especially in sheep. Au immense crowd, osti-

mated at over three thousand live -hundred, tompted no doubt by the glorious day, witnessed the various contests yesterday, and the stand aud lawn presented a most picturesque appearance, being occupied to its full limits by a large preponderance of ladies, who took a keen interest iu all that was going on. The Gisborne City Hand played a capital programme of music, winch added much to the [ enjoyment of those present. The jumping contests wore of course the rnaiu attraction, and a better display has been seldom seen. Although there were a couple of “spills” nothing more sericus happened than an acrobatic performance that caused a hearty laugh as man and horse parted corns pany. The magnificent roan horse imported from the South by Mr H. White was the hero of the prize ring

in the hack classes, but he could not beat the perfectly-paced black ridden by Miss Williams in the ladies’ hacks. Iho draught horses, too, were of the best, and the champion sire was closely run for the honor by Air Gray’s fine horse.

The fat sheep, which were judged by Mr W. Richmond, were as fine a

lot of animals as one could wish to see, in fact the judge went so far as to say, with reference to a pen of five fat unshorn wethers most profitable for butchers which were shown by Messrs Holden Bros., that these sheep were the finest he had seen in New Zealand for butchers’ purposes. Seven ral lots in these classes were disqualified for being over weight. The three I pens of five short wool lambs placed, the judge remarked, were certainly ahead of Hawke’s Bay exhibits this year. With reference to the fat bullocks, wnieh class also came under Mr -Richmond's eye, the whole of the exhibits were an exceedingly fine lot, and attracted much attention.

The native exhibits were not as extensive as they might have been, but Mr Hill, who judged this section, and who has a great deal of experience amongst native work, said that a number of the exhibits wore to be ranked with the most beautiful ho had ever soon. Some of the best work he disqualified owing to the fact that dyes had been used, the idea being that the exhibits should be solely native and have no pakeha about them at all. The produce exhibit, though excellent as far as it went, was disappointing in a sense. It would be as well, perhaps, for the district if greater interest were taken in this direction, and more effort put into the agricultural side. The following is the prize list:—

HORSES, DRAUGHT. Judge : Mr W. Archibald. Stewards: Mr W. L. Oates and Mr D. Parker, Committeeman : Mr Gio. Withers. Co'd, foaled sinoe Slit July, 1905—Ja?. Bruntou, Jimmy Caamaora, 1 ; only 1 entry. Ed>y or geldiag, foalsd since Slat July, 1905—John Clark, Lady Arshur, 1, H. G. Tucker 2 and 8. Coil, ioakd since 31st July, 1904—John Clark’s Pride of Gunhlanci 1, James Campbell’s Young Blairgowrie 2. Gelding, foaled einoe BLc July, 1904 G. Campbell 1, Filly, foaled since 3lafi July, 1904 —H. G. Tuckor 1, X. Oraill 2, F, L'nklater 8. F.lly, fca'.ed since 31 as July, 1903—J. and G. Jone 3 1, H„ G. Tucker 2, Mate, any age, to foal this season, with foal at foot —John Clark’s Rose 1, J. Campbell 2, Dry mare, 4 years or over—A. A, Robb 1, J. JLiinklater 2, H. H, Jones 3, 'Team of two horses —H. G. Tueker’s Panoh 1, P. Rogers 2, G. H. Ballard 3. Gelding, 4 years or over—H. G. Tucker 1 and 2, G. H. Bollard 3, M. F. Bourke and Co.’s b c Entire, over 3 years—W. McCullough’s YouDg Garnet 1, Chas. Gray 2, J. Jones 8. Entire, 3 years—o. Matthews' Ban Royal 1, John Clark 2,

HARNESS AND SADDLE. Judge : Mrß. McE-ie, Commitieeman : Mr J. B. Murphy, Stewards ; Messrs O. Evans uni K. Barker. Weight carrying hack, up to 15 stone — H. W. Baksr’a Tom I,'John Clark 2, F. Patulio 3. Light-weight hack—F. B. Barker’s Majestic 1. U. G. Rodger 2, Miss Williams 3. Weight-carrying hack, 14 2 to 15 hands —E. M. Hutchison’s Blackbird 1, Mies H Busby 2, F Patullo 3. Lady’s hack (aide saddle) —Mias Williams’ PoDgo 1, Williams Bros. 2, F. B. Baiker 3. Light spring cart horse, driven in spring cart—James Ec.-kmt>’s King of Olubs 1, D. J. Barry’s Dolphin 2. Heavy spring cart horse, suitable to trot with SOcwt, Gisborne Saeepfarmers’ Frczm Meat Oo.’s Bawdy 1, B. Sutton’s I). ok 2, M. F. Bou.ke and Cj.’s Cock of the Norlh 3, Gisborne Saeeplarmers’ Frtz-.n Meat Oo.’d Barney 4, Carrier’s turn-out, single horse —Gisborne Siorpfarraers’ Frozen Meat Co.’s Rowdy 1, M. F. Bourko and Co.’s Cock of the Ninth 2, B. Sutton's D.ck 3. Champion book H. While’s roan griding. Tradesunu's turn-out, 3iogio horse — James Erskiue’a King of Clubs 1, R. Hill 2. Pair buggy horses, over 15 I—A.1 —A. White 1, S. Williamson’d Tommy Atkins 2, F. Patullo 3 Pair buggy conies—C. A. Sberriff'a 1, Cbas. Smith’s 2, Tandrm team —T. L. Roberts’ Judy and Molly 1.

CATTLE. Judge of fat Block: Me W. Richmond Dairy cattle : Mr Oharmley, AYRSHIRE. Bull, calvf-d since 80;h June, 1905 —N. A. Foster’s Utah 1. Bull, 3 years old and upwards—F. J. Pearson's Lord Clydo 1, August Lingo’s Fighting Mac 2. Heifer, calved since 30th June, 1905 D. P. Carutron’s Antelogs 1, IM. A. Ooster’a Dockets 2, Heifer, calved sicca BO’.h Jaor, 190-1 A. Fordo Matthews’ Ellij HI. 1, H. A. Cotter 2 and 8. Cow, calved at 30th Juno, 1903, or beforo—August Largo’s Lady Lea l, A. Forde Matthews’ EUblf. 2. ALDEItXEY OU JEItSKY. Bull, calved aiuce 30. h June, 190-I—W. D. Bell’s (Kait ) Duka 1. Bull, 3 >ea« old and upwards—H. Wilson’s Barney 1 He'.ftr, oalved since 30th June, 1905 Gcc. R. Moore’s Fairy 1. Heifer, calved since 30th Judd, 1904 W- D. BtU's Silky 1, A. F. Hatshowa' Mabel of Pencatrow 2, Oow, calved at 80th June, 1903—Fred foryet's C^aepniel,

HOLSTUIX. Bull, any ago—o, Gibson’s Darby 1. ANY liHl'ini). Milk oow, any ago, owned by fanuor regularly supplying milk to a factory—lt. Cameron's Duolioss 1, 11. Wilson’s Dairy*, in »id 2, G, Arundel's Dolly 3. Dairy cow, any ago —If. Currie's 1 1, R. Cameron's Duohoss 2, H. ’’ Dairymaid 3. D iiiy cow, any ago, in calf—August Lange's Lady Lro 1, G,„ B. Mooro’a lh'soy 2. Two heifovs suitable for dairying, ago 2 years—.fas. Arundel’s D day and Buttercup 1, IJ. AYi sou’s Ruby and Du rnonH 2. CAT CLASS, Single bullock, any age, for shop purposes—John Clark .1, Barker Bros. 2, E. Mtuphy 8, Uuldi’ii B:o?, c. Two fas but oak i, any ago -0. 11. Seymour 1, Barker Bros 2, tloldon Bros 3, E, Mil p’iy b.o. Throe fat bullocks, any ago, suitable for London market—Huldon Bros 1, John Chirk 2, 0. 11, Seymour e. Eat cow, any eye ; must have brod a cult—o. H. Seymour 1, Holden Bros. 2, John Clark o. Good olass heavy shop bet f. Eat boifoc, not morn than 4 yoars old— Jobu Cl nk 1, 0. H. Seymour 2, E. Murphy ha, All good heavy hoifors,

i SHEEP. I LINCOLN, * Judge : W. GhvLby, Oommitiooman ' Mr C. A. Enuwick. Biowards ; ' Messrs \V. E. Langford and E. J, Lysnar. A Challenge Cup, value £lO 10s, composed for ,u classes 102 co 127 luoluaive. Xu ho won on points, r.wioo in oueoession or throe times at intiuvuls— Pen oi 2 owo hoggets—W. D. Lysnar 1 and 2, CUOSSIiIIKDS, Pen of 10 crossbred two hoggois intended for breeding. Must have boon shorn us lambs, and have been running wish main mob on hiil country until September Ist, 1906, Data of shearing and cross to be stated ; also data oross was | made, To bo judged for wool nod caroaso—B. J. Reynolds’ Romnoy Liuooln 1, J. C. Field’s Romney Linooln 2, Morioo B j,’ Romney Lincoln 3. Pen of 5 ocossbrod hoggets. To bo judged for value of wool and oaroase—o, Gray 1 and 2, R. J. Reynolds 3, Pan of 5 crossbred longwool awe hoggets—John Olaik 1, Charles Gray 2. Te Puru 3.

Peu of 5 orosabrEd s'uortwool owe hog gets—Te Puru station 1,

FAT CLASSES. Judge : Me W. Richmond.

Oh dlongo Cup. value £lO 10s, for all fat sheep in classes 140 to 147 (except uitiSd 112 wuioh does no! oompete) for oompstiiiou between shospfarms. All sheep to be fattened on the farm they are shown from. To be won three times before becomiog the property of the winner. To be judged by points.— W. Witters, 24 poims, 1 ; J Clark, 14 points, 2 ; Holden Bros-, 8 points, 8 ; G. Witters, 5 points, 4 ; Field and DaLautour, 2 points, 5. Pen of 5 shorn waiheus, suitable for freezing—W. Al.en 1 and 2, Holdea Bros. 3, Barker Bros, v h o, Hjlden Bros, o, Hutohinson Bros. o. Pen of 5 fat wethers, suitable for the frozen meat export era la. Live weight not to exceed 130.bs—Hulchtnson Bros. 1, Barker Bros, 2 and 3, Te Puru station h c. Pen of five fat wsthers ; freezing weights not to exceed 651 b. To bs bred by exhibitor—Holden Bros. 1, E. Murphy 2, Barker Bros. 3, Hutohiasoa Bros, h o, E. Murphy o. Pan of five fat unshorn wethers mo3t profisable far butchers—Holder Bros. 1 and 2, E. J. Reynolds 8 and v h e. Pen of fivo fat woihers in wool, 18 mouths anduoderSO months, most profisable sheep, wool and oaroasa combined— Barker-Bees. 1, E- Murphy 2, aud o, R. J. Reynolds 8, Te Puru station h c.

Pen of five fat 2v.ooih wethers, unshorn, to be judged for value of wool and carcase—John Ferguson 1, R. J. Reynolds 2 and 3

Pen of five fat shorn froezor owes, any ago or breed—Barker Bros. 1 and 8, Hutchinson Bros. 2, E. Murphy h c. Pen of five fat unshorn owes, most profitable for butchers—Holden Bros. 1, John Ferguson 2, Hutchinson Bro 3. 3, Barker Bros h o, R. J. Reynolds c. Pen of fivo fat lambs, long or shortwoolled; freezing weights not to be under 35,b nor over 42!b. To bo bred by exhibitor —Wli, Jobson 1, J. Robson 2 end 3. Peti c£ fivo fat long-wool limbs, suitable for trot zing ; must ba lambtd since Ist June—J. Robson 1 and 2, Win, Jobson 3. Pen of fi ■£> fat abort-wool lambs, suitabla for uacss-.og j muss be limbed since Ist Juno— Win. Jobson 1 and v h c. H, Ford 2 aud 3. Pen oi five fitioog wool lambs, suitable for butchers’ purposes; must be lambed since Ist Juno— Wm. Jobaoa 1, F. Robson 2 and 3. Pen of fivo fat short-wool lambs, suitable for butchers’ purposes; must bs lambod sines Is! Juaa—W. Jobson 1 and 2, J. Robson 3. Child’s pet lamb, born Bince Is! July, to be hand-reared by exhibitor—W. F. Bales’ Billy 1; Ted Matthews’ Rita 2 and Toby 3, F. King’s Molly Riley v h o, Mis 3 Maud Jones’ Billy h o, Miss Winnie Jones’ Bobs c.

Child’s pet eheep, any breed or age ; must bavo been band roarod by exhibitor —Esven Cameron’s Teddy 1 and Billy 2, Mrs Harrington's 3, Miss M. Image’s v h o, Miss May Linklater’a 6-tooth h o, Mervyn Holden’s o. PIGS. Berkshire boar—E. Habgood 1, T. W. Hughes 2, Okitu Bioin Faciory 3. Berkshire boar, under 12 months —E, Habgood 1,2 and 3. Berkshire sow—H. Moore 1, E. Habgood 2, W. G. Jones 3, Berkshire sow, with litter of not less than Bix at foot—W. G. Jones 1, W. J. White 2 and 3. Berkshire sow, under 12 months—W. J. White 1, J. Huston 2. Three baejn pigs—W. G. Jones 1, N. File 2. Boar and sow calculated to produce best class of bacon pigs—E Habgood 1, Okitu Baoou Factory 2.

POULTRY. Jnci(.o: Mi' U. O. J bnafon. Stoward: Mr M. 11 11. Oi o-e--S'lKiy I’i )tor 1. 5 > •. U . ( I* Ifiii i*iui A; lasbury)— P.Suooy i, (i iv. mf-oiu y. Du-:It-, n,y ulbjt viv.l ty—W. Ai'iiadol a I idiiui liui imiß 1.

Do (i. li. Monro J. L !«-.j a— 0. H Monro 1, lliimburi; i—\V. Join* 1. (Jim (mvla - W, Atundol I. Un-vri ii'.'(/ininin ,T. Muir 1, W. Button 2, (Kc i i o Whit-' Li fibninr.- ('. ,) Kttnpn 1. M'U 'roaii- Cl. It. iM'.o.n I, John Gordon 2, W. Arundel !!. 0; pinf»Jons—l\TE Cox 1 Andolurisna—M. lJnll .1 and 2. PIUKONS. Cantors and Ui ujors—K. Nmniilh 1. Any other brood—K, N oniitb J. CHOJHJCE.

Judge: Me J. A Kinsolla. Committee-* man in charge: Me W, Bell. Steward : Me \V. J. Cox. Loaf home-made bread, to bo made with home-made yeast, and bnlcotl b,y exhibitor- Mrs A Gordon 1, Miss Ncllio Gordon : i , Mrs McKenzie ii, lloino-nnidt! scones, baked by exbibitor—Miss May bidder .1, Mrs \V. In Gordon 2, Fletcher .‘i Butter mot separated)—Miss E. Currio 1, Mrs \V. I>, Bell ii, Butter, (.sei.ineatcd) Oi.itu Butter Factory 1 and 2 Locally-made cheese - Win. l’ickcn 1 and 2. Ham, locally cured, other than factory— Henry h’eragg l, Alex. Gordon 2. Side of bacon, locally cured, other than factory—Honey Scrngg 1, Sido of bacon and lmni, local factory cured—Okitu Bacon Factory 1 and 2. Sample of honey, in comb—Ezra Smith 1, E. Matthews 2 and li c,

Mrs A, Gordon 1, Mrs W. D. 1 ell 2 Collection home-made pickloa—Mrs A. Gordon !, Mrs Jowcrs 2. Exhibition of now potatoes, not loss than 101 b , one variety A. Russell 1, A E, Kennedy‘2. H Liddell h c. Collection of new potatoes, not loss than olb A. E. Kennedy 1, A Russell 2. W. S- Sultan li c. Sample of oranges, locally grown— Henry Currie 1. Sample of lemons, looally grown—Mis Dolman 1. Two bushels of ma'ze, locally grown Pat Gdtlen 1, W. G. Jonos 2, R, G. Me-Oa-thy h o, Six o 'ba ma'zo—John Gordon 1, Rongo Pa 1 Giliman 2, Pat Griffen h o. Two hughe's horse beans, lioally grown —Fred Hobgcod 1. Exhibit of vegetablos—A- F, Kcnnody 1, G. Bl’ieliburo 2. A special prize for fho bant oilßotion of grown from twoßs supplied by Mo sis E, Pukington and Oc—Mrs H. M. Porter 1.

DOQ3. Judgo :Mr W, Miller, Sioward : Mr V, C. It. Milfo •r*. Committeeman : Mr H, G. Tucker, Smooth haired ehoep dog—W. B HXgston’a N-.-1I 1, 0. P, Breiogan’a Jack 2, F. Swaineou’s Fly 3, Long or rough-haired sheep dog—B. Bell’s 1, J. B bson'a 2. Boardy sheep dog—Wrn. Jobson’s Mac 1, F. M. Hodgs’a Bough 2. Thoroughbred collie—Jaa, Ruaaeli’a Lid Ho 1, H A. Birton’s 2. Sa'.'or —Miss Barker’s Bjdj'i 1. Pointer—T. Sharp’s —l, Miss Ailenn Harding’s Shot 2 Teriier—E. Lutlreli a J.P. 1, Mrs Porter’s Quiz 2. Spaniel—B. Morris’ Paddy 1, Mrs Carm’cbaol's Rex 2, J. W. Fairlio’d 3. Dog, any other variety—Patrick Maher’s (greyhound) ], W. Priestley's (groyhound) —2, W. Lisßant Clayton’s (dt. Bernard) Don 3, COMPETITIONS. Judgoi: Mesirs R. Mcßae and E, M. Baird. Cominit'eotnan: Mr J. A. Harding Siewards: Mo'=rsß Barker and 0. Evnne. Jumping oompotilbn f r mailons—B. Newman’s Bookrr 1, 0. White’s Rainbow 2, B. J. Reynolds’ Iziogs 3, Leaping match, sSceohchaio style—P. J. Parkrr’a The ma 1, R Thorn's Tronic 2, Ewan Jefferson's Waircka 3. Looping match for ponies, to bo ridden by boys or girls under 15—Master J. Jobson’s Bobby Burns 1, F. B, Bouefiold’a Challenger 2, Miss L, Holden's Jimmy 3, Diving competition, between prga fliced 10yds apatt—Dr Scott 1, N. Redetone 2, Ugh jump Rawhiti Paerata’s Ava-1-nehe 1, Colin Daulop’a Eva 2. Handicap tret, in barnosa—W. Allen’s Cedar 1, W, Riddell's Periwinkle 2. NATIVE EXHIBITS. Judge: Mr H. Hdl, F.B.S. Native made hat—H. Hti 1, Pete W/rihaua 2, Atarini Farris 3. O.llection native made kits—R. J. Kihero 1, Honare Ruru 2, Tei Row-* hoio o Sample native carved walking stick or pipe-—Piri Uunron 1 and 2. Na ivo made floor mat—H. Raru 1, R. J. Kohuo 2, Atarini Ferris c. Native owned collection of Maori work —R J. Kohere 1, Atarini Ferris 2, Henaro Rutu 3, R. Karaiiisnn li c.