HAURAKI PLAINS SHOW.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4380, 20 February 1922, Page 2

HAURAKI PLAINS SHOW.

SECOND ANNUAL EVENT. AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS. HIGH QUALITY STOCK EXHIBITS., SOME SUPERB HORSES. FINE AGRICULTURAL SECTION. Association’s Officers. Patrons: T. W. Rhodes, Esq., M.P., H.. Poland, Esq., M.P. President: P. R. Henry, Esq. Vice-Presidents: Messrs W. G. Hayward, D. G. McMih lan, J. Munro. General Committee: Messrs R. Burke, L. Bagnall, J. H. Carter, A. Chatfield ,G. T. Davidson, N. Davidson, W. E. Hale, C. W. Harris, H. Johnstone, J. F. Mayn, T. McLoughlin, W. McDuff, J. H. Nicholson, D. J. O’Carroll, C. W. Parfitt, A. BVowles, H. Waite, R. T. Williams. Finance Committee: Messrs P. R. Henry, W. G. Hayward, D. G. McMillan. Grounds Committee: Messrs RBurke, J. H. Carter, G. T. Davidson, W. McDuff, J. H. Nicholson, D. J. O’CarroU, A. R. Vowles. Chief! Stewards : Cattle, L. Rountree; horses, J. H. Nicholson; grounds, W. G. Hayward ; horticultural, H. H. Norris; cattle judging competitions, W. J. Byrne. Stewards (cattle) : AR. Vowles, C. H. Waite ; Shorthorn, J. Munro, J. Hamilton; Friesian, A. Muggeridge, D. Williamson. Horses, blo’-nian Beattie, Roy Greep.. Grounds (Horticultural) : Mrs H. M. Norris, Miss A. M. Norris, I. Peterson. Honorary Surgeon: Dr. B. Liggins. Honorary Veterinary Surgeon: Jas. Costello. Secretary and Treasurer: Ernest Walton. Judges: Cattle. —Jersey: T. D. Reid, Esq., of Waiuku. Friesian: M. Barribali, Esq., pf Waiuku. Shorthorn: John Mi. Ranstead, Esq., of MAtangi. Fat: W. Wight, Esq;, of Paeroa. Horses. —Heavy : W. J. Verran, Esq., of Matatoki. Light: Maurice Crimmins, Esq., of Paerba, Horticultural. —Needlework : Mrs Beak, of Thames. Produce, etc.: W. Scott, Esq., of Thames. Baby Show. —The Matron, Thames Hospital, Thames. ’ Cattle Judging Competition.—W. J. Hall, ESq. ? of Matatoki.

In spite of the trying times through which the farmers are passing there was a large and representative gathering at the second annual Show of the Hauraki Plains Agricultural and Pastoral Association at Ngatea on Saturday, and by the appearance of the holiday crowd, which was estimated at 1500, and the cheery tone of conversation generally, it soon became apparent that if the farmers had any misgivings as to the they forebade to voice them. It was evident? also, that they were much more optimistic than was the case only a short time ago. The general, tone of! remarks, when farming topics were discussed, was mostly of satisfaction at the better conditions now ruling for' both wool and meat, ani the opinion was expressed that, it would not be long before dairy produce was again at a payable . price. The Association, which is as yet only a young body, but a real live organisation, must be congratulated upon the success of its second Show. Though this year there was a reduction in the number of exhibits, t.here was by no means a falling off in quality. The judges in the cattle section all spoke of the fine claps of animal before them. AU, however, complain.- , ed ’-hat though the quality was there, the breeders had not taken the inter-f est and care In their exhibits that others in other districts had shown. One judge “hit the nail on the head,” as it were, when, he told a “Gazette" reporter that, it seemed as though the animals had just been run out of the paddock, and no trouble taken about preparation unless, perhaps, a hurried grooming on the morning of the Show. Better provision had been made this year for both the cattle and horticultural sections. The cattle, instead of being accommodated in two sets of. yards, as last year, were all confined to the one, apd though a short distance from the show grounds, the arrangements under the circumstances were the best possible. The horticultural and industrial exhibits had more space in the recently enlarged hall, and in most, instances were of exceptionally high quality, the "onions and .the fruit calling for special mention. Some considerable work had been spent in decorating the hall and setting out the exhibits in their a-llptted spaces. The riding and jumping was of con-, siderable interest to the majority, from whom came rounds pf ‘ applause at each good jump or as their favour-) ite was bestowed with the red ribbon bf the winner. The most popular achievement appeared to be that performance put up by Jack O’Carroll, a lad only 12 years old, who won the bare back riding competition, carrying off the prize against the old and experienced. It was really a treat to see the lad head his mount for the hurdle and go cleanly over without a baulk or slip. THE CROWD.

The weather being fine and exceedingly hot, a large part of the crowd arrived in holiday attire. They came on horse and foot, in motor-car ppd trap. A large number came by spei cial steamer from Auckland, and not a few by the motor-oars which made special trips between Paeroa and Ngatea. The launch from Thames also brought its quota.. The motor-cars were lined up two and. three deep round the show ring. Eighty cars were counted at one time during the day, an indication of the prosperity of the surrounding district. The numberless gigs and horses were paddock-j ed opposite the post office. Mr H. Poland, M.P., and Mr T. W. Rhodes, M.P., were among those prosent. The Association’s Committee must be complimented upon its fine spirit throughout the whole work of organising the show. The committeemen have worked well together, resulting in almost complete organisation and gratifying results. It would be

perhaps, to individualise, but the president’s (Mr P.. R. Henry) valuable work and advice, and the services of the secretary (Mr E. Walton), on whose falls most of the work and responsibility, cannot be made little b& Too much cannot be said of the ladies’ quota to the Show’s success, Some acted as steward's in the horticuUural division, and their work was well done. It was extremely comforting to the judges and show officials to sit down to a lunch, the quality of which would be difficult to equal. This was supplied in the school by a ladn ies’ committee, of whom the following were , members : Mesdames McDuff, Manßtelow, Blakemore, Burke, Cleax’er, Misses Smith", Hilford, Vera McDuff, and Jones. Nbt only were the appetites appealed to, but the tables had been daintily laid out to appeal to one’s artistic sense. THE BABY SHOW. The baby show, for which there wore 40 entries, was a most difficult task for the judge, the matron of the Thames Hospital. To the inexperienced all the tiny tots looked alike, except th,at some were smiling, others on the point of crying, some expressionless, and others asjeep or almost asleep. REVIEW OF EXHIBITS. THE JUDGES’ IMPRESSIONS. The quality of stock a'‘district con’-i tains is invariably reflected in the exhibits at the A. and P. shows, and the judges are most competent to give an indication of how the stock compares in quality with that in other districts. From (he judges’ remarks at Saturday’s: Show it is evident that the Hauraki Plains stock compares mote than favourably with other districts’ material. THE SHORTHORNS. Mr J. M. Ranstead, the Shorthorn judge, was of the opinion that for the size of the show the Shorthorn enS tries were good. The young heifers were very good, and the champion bull and cow were very fine animals. He had expected to see more cows in milk in a dairying district such as the Hauraki Plains, but as the cows were at their best earlier in the season this defect was excusable. The breeders generally, however, had not given the interest and care to their exhibits that others in other districts had done. The animals possessed tlhe quality but had not been brought out as well as he had expected. Still, he hoped the exhibitors would do better next year. On the whole it was a good exhibition, and for the size compared favourably with other shows. EXCELLENT JERSEYS. ,

The Jerseys, in the opinion of Mr T. D. Reid, the adjudicator in that section were very good, indeed, and .m a par with exhibits in other shows. The cattle had not been particularly well got up, and looked .as though they had just been run out off tlie paddock without any preliminary attention, except, perhaps, a short grooming on the morning of the showTheir appearance did not indicate that they had been prepared for the show. The quality, however, was there. Mr W. J. Hall’s fi-year heifer, Orange Dale’s Sunflower, was ofl beaiv tiful quality, and was capable of wlna ning anywhere. It should make a real butter-fat prizewinner. Mr ftall’s first and second in this section had been difficult to separate. The first prize aged bull, Mr T. G Davidson’s /Beachland’s Prince, was one of exceptional tiype. In the special class for the champion pedigree Jersey cow Mr W. J. Hall’s exhibit was a very excellent cow. " . THE FRIESIANS. The judge in the Friesian section, Mr M. Barribali, considered that the class of stock was much better than he had expected to see, and with other shows of a similar size they compared favourably. The best dairy cow- was a really beautiful animal. Mr Percy Ingley's Know Not Colantha Van Lee was a very fine young bull. FAT CATTLE. The fat cattle, which Mr W. Wight judged, were very good beasts and very hard to pick and ■ choose from. 'The entries in this class, hpwever, were not large, but this is not. surprising, as the Hauraki. Plains; is primarily a butter-fat producing district. CATTLE JUDGING. A feature was the amateur cattlejudging competitions, for which most handsome prizes were given. Mr W. J. Hall, who made the decisions, was satisfied with the competitors’ judgments, which came up to his expectations. The first prize winner in the open class was particularly good, and the reasons given for the decisions were almost identical with his (the judge’s). The winner of both boys’ events had a good idea of judging. The entrance fees for the competition, in Mr Hall’s opinion, were too high. The entrance fee for the men’s event was 10s 6d and for the boys’ 2s 6d and ss, respectively. He suggested that 5s for the men and 2s 6d for the boys would be quite sufficient. THE HORSES. Criticising. the light horses, the judge, Mr Maurice Crimmins, said that the hacks and harness horses were exceptionally good, though: the hunters were poor, and not up to his expectations. Mr W. J. Verran, adjudicator for the heavy class of horses, said that the heavy draughts were equal to tliosf! seen in other shows, and, being in a new district, the animals were quite as good as he had expected to see. The spring cart horses were of exceptional quality. HORTICULTURAL.' Commenting on the produce, etc., in the horticultural and industrial section, Mr W. Scott expressed satisfaction at the display generally. The flowers were fair for this time of the year. The dahlias could have been better, but the sweet peas were good,, with a bloom of splendid variety. There was only a small exhibit of fruit., but those which took prizes were of splendid quality, and could not have been excelled. The nectarihes were a fine sample of fruit, being superb both in flavour and in colour and free ■ from disease. Tn thfl

cookery the bread was just fair. The first and second prizes for currant cake were of very good quality, and the Madeira cakes excellent, yrhile the seed cakes were'also of very fair quality. The collection of vegetables was of no mean order, and the mangold exhibit good. The onions were very fine, and called for particular mention from Mr Scott. The first prize was really first-class, and could not .have been better. TJie commercial onions were very sound, ripe, and of splendid size, and a lovely exhibit. The shallots were the finest he had ever seen. Referring tp the jam sandwiches, the judge said he had not seen any better than the one which won the first prize. The bottled fruit was very nice, but a small collection. A lot of it, however, was leaking. Taking the exhibits as a whole, Mr Scott considered that they reflected great credit on the district and were a big improvement on last year. THE PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS. < The president, Mr P. R. Henry, in- ' terviewed, said he was satisfied with the show, which was ahead of last year’s in every respect, Though the entries were fewer ,he was satisfied that there had been a great improve-. ment in quality, both in the horse and cattle sections. The attendance was also considerably in excess of last year. ~ Their experience of last year, said . Mr Henry, had put the committee ■ wise to many points which were new to them last year. The cattle last year had been put into two separate yards some distance apart, but this year all had been confined, to one. This had been found to be a grea.t im-t provement. All stewards had carried out their duties promptly and with entire satisfaction. The accommoiation for motor-cars, had been short, and it would be necessary in future to allow increased space for these vehicles. There had been more motor-cars on the ground than he had expected. The recent extensions to t'he Ngatea Hall had given better facilities to the horticultural and industrial exhibits. The increase of side-shows on the ground indicated the show’s pppu-i larity to those gentry who go where growds go. Regarding the horse riding ring, which last year was new and dusty, there was this year an abundance of grass of nice , length. \ Referring to the ladies, Mn Henry spoke flatteringly of their valuable services in providing refreshments for the judges and officials.

THE AWARDS. - i THE CHAMPIONS. Shorthorn Bull.—G. H. White’s Homestead Dargalara. Shorthorn Cow.—J. H. Carter’s Homestead Cowslip. Jersey Bull.—G. T. Davidson’s Beaehland’s Prince. Jersey Cow.: —;W J, Hall’s Mabdl Chase. Reserve champion, W. J. Hall’s Mountain View Sunflower. Friesian Bull.—L. C. Marchant’s Coldstream Netherland King. Friesian Cow.—L. C. Marchant’s Coldstream Princess Pauline. Champion Pony.—l* S. James’. Champion Hack. —T. A. Dunlop’s F. CATTLE JUDGING. Amateur Cattle-judging Competition (open).—J. L. Hanna 1, J. Whitmore 2. . ■ ’ Cattle-judging (for boys not over : 16 on Hauraki Plains): —A. Taylor 1, A. Andrews 2..-Cattle-judging (open to all children not over 16).—A. Taylor U A/ Andrews 2. \ Milking Shorthorns. —Bull, calved since July 1, 1919— A; B. McDonald’s 3rd of Pukemiro' 1, J. H. Carter’s Homestead Knight 3rd 2, J. Munro’s Homestead Red 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920 : J. H. Carter’s Homestead Duke sth L Bull, 3yrs or over: G. H. White’s Homestead Dargalara 1. W. Benny’s Sir Garnet 2. J. -H, Carter’s Homestead Knight 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1919: J. H.. Carter’s Homestead Belle 2nd 1, J. Munro’s Star Violet 2. Heifer, calved since July 1,1920 : W. Benny’s Lady Doll 1, J. Munro’s Star Flash 2, J; H. Cai*-, ter’s Homestead Violet 3. Cow,. 3yrs or . over: J. H. Carter's Homestead Cowslip 1, J. Munro’s Homestead Sunbeam 2. Bull Calf, calved since July 1, 1921: W. Benny’s King Fern 1, ‘JH. Carter’s Homestead Lord Summerton 2, W. Benny’s h.c. Heifer Calf, calved since July 1, 1921: J. H. Carter’s Homestead Blanche 1.Grade.—Cow, Syrs or over: H. H. Hicks’ Molly 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1919 : H. H, Hicks’ Pet 1, J. H. Carter’s 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1920: L. R. Dibble’s Cherry 1, J. Spence’s 2 and 3. Pedigree Jersey.—Bull, calved since July 1, 1919 : L. S. James’ Orange Dale Rapture 1, W./J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Draconis 2, J. Whitmore’s Bold Twylish 3. Bull, calved since July L 1920 : W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Darkie 1, W... J. Hall’s Orange. Dale’s Pride 2, E. A. Clark’s Brookdale Hope 3. Bull, 3yrtj or over: G. T. Davidson’s Beachland’s Prince., 1, P. E. Henry’s Belvedero Duke’s Thistle 2. C. H. Waite’s Beachland’s Gay Boy 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 19J.9, in riiilk: W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Olga 1. G. T. Davidson’s Kasper’s Betberry Lass 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1920: W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Sunflower 1, W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale's Briar 2, G. T. Davidson’s Kasper’s Gay Genpra 3. Cow, 3yrs or over: W. J. Hall’s Mabel Chase 1, W. J. Hall’s Mountain View’s Sunflower 2, G. W. Keith’s Mountain View’s Vesta 3. Bull Calf, calved since July 1, 1921: G. T. Davidson’s Kasper’s Energy 1, R. Baber’s 2. Heifer Calf, calved since July 1, 1921: G. T. Davidson’s Kasper’s Genoese 1, E-. A. Clark’s 2. .. Grade Jersey.—Cow, 3yrs or over: C. W. Schultz’s Business 1, G. H. White’s 2, A- R» Vowles’ Blossom 3. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1919: L. S. James’ Janet 1, L. S. James’ Tiny 2. Heifer, calved: since July 1, 1920$ W. Madgwick’s ,1, A. R. Vowles’ Bouquet 2, T. McCormick’s 3. Special Class. —Champion Pedigree Jersey Cow .’ W. J. Hall’s 1. • ’ Pedigree Friesians.—Bull, calved since July 1, 1919 : x W. McKee’s .1, Wi

McKee’s Lunta Colantha Van Lee 2. Bull, calved since July L 1920: P. Ingley’s Kn.ow Not Colantha Van Lee 1, J. Hall’s Anctte sth Domino 2. Bull, 3yrs or over • L. C. Marchant’s Coldstream Netfierland King 1, C. Dale’s 2. Helf er,/calved since July 1, 1920 : C. Daley Daleslea Segis I. W.. McKee’s Jwiann Domipo Van Lee 2, L. C. Ma/chant’s Coldstream Topsy 3. • Cow,/3yrs dr over: L. C. Marchant's Coldstream Princess Pauline 1, L- C. Marchant’S] Coldstream Jqhanna de Koi 2. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921, L. C. Marchant’s 1. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921: C, Dale’s 1. Grade Friesian—Cow, 3yrs or pver: L. C. Marchant’s Pretty 1, R. R- Dibble’s Sweet Briar 2. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1919: H. H. Hicks’ Queenie 1, C. Dale’s ,2. Heifer, ;calved, since July I,' 1920: S. S. Murray’s Bess-1, 6. C. Alien’s 2 and 3. Milch Cows (unregistered)—Champion Dairy Cow (any breed) : L, C. Marchant’s Pretty 1, C.W. Schultz’s Business 2. Maiden Heifer (dairy) : S, S. Murray’s Bess 1, W. McKee’s 2 and 3. Heifer, any breed, calved since July 1 1, 1919,- in milk: L, 3. James’ Tiny 1, C. Dale’s 2. Fat Cattle.—Three Bulocks or Steers, money value: Hallyburton Johnstone’s 1, R. Green’s 2, S. W. Bagnall’s 3. Three Bullocks or Steers, tor export, over 3yrs: R. Green’s 1, S. W. Bagnall’s 2, Hallyburton Johnstone’s 3. Cow or Heifer, money value': W. Benny’s 1, S. W. Bagnall’s •2. Bullock, any cross or breed, flor freezing: Hallyburton Johnstone’s 1, D. M. Quarrie’s 2, R. Green’s 3. Calves' (calved since July 1, 1921. ■-—Hand-reared pedigree calf, 1 any ' breed : C. Dale's 1. Hand,-reared noni pedigree calf, any breed: Norman Urquhart’s 1 and 2, C. H. Waite’s 3. i HORSES' Draughts-—Draught Gejding, any age: W. Benny’s Clyde 1, R. Burke’s z Prince 2, H, H. Hicks’ Nugget 3. Draught Mare, any age: R.Burke's Gip 1, J. Brenan’s Bell 2, W, E. Hale's z Molly 3. Medium Draught, Mare, any age, for farm work: W. Benny’s Nancy 1, W. Mc.Duff’s. Beauty 2, W. R, Pitt’s Dolly 3. Light Draughts : Phillips Bros’. Tpmmy 1, W. Jones’ 2, D. J. Law’s Gip 3. Spring Cart Horse, mare or gelding, up to oue ton : J. C. Miller’s Dolly 1, E. Martin’s Nugget 2, Mrs Martin’s 3. Horse, mare or gelding, for farm work: E. A. Clark’s 1, T. McCormick’s 2, H. Flynn’s 3. Ponies.—Mare, with foal at foot, not above 13 jhands: J. H, Knapp’s 1. Pony, 13 to 14 hands: J,. Pennell’s Bob 1, Miss F. O’Connor’s Prince 2, L. S. James’ Toby 3.- Pony, 12 to 13 hands: Miss Iris Middleton’s 1, J. G. Miller’s 2, K. Clare’Si General 3„ Pony, not abovd 12 hands: H. Williams' Dandy 1, J. C. Miller’s Nuki 2, CL WParfitt’s Snooks 3. Pony, not above 14.4 hands, in two-wheeled conveyance : L . S. James’ Toby 1, Mrs E. R. Smith’s Bonny Bell 2, H. ( Williams’ 3. Pony, 12 to 13 hands, in harness : Mrs E. R, Smith’s Bonnie Bell 1. Pony Championship.— L. S. James . 1 ■ 1, J. Pennell’s 2, F.> O’Connor’S 37 'Mtiskall Foals, from medium mare. —G.‘ T. 'Davidson’s 1, From pony mare: J. R. Nicholson’s (Junr) 1. - Special Huon Foals.—®. Martin’s Iris 1, S: W. Bagnall’s Vaitl 2, F. L. Wallis’ 3. , Roadsters.—Mare, foal at foot: S. W. Bagnalls Valti 1. Colt, Gelding, or Filly, foaled since September 1, 1920: E.-Martin’s 1. Harness Horses. —Trotting Horse, mare or gelding: R. Hunter’s Victor Woodburn 1, J. Banks’ Rangi 2, A. Booth’s 3. Light Horse, for riding and' driving: J. Banks’ Rangi 1, H. ! B. Walton’s 2, E. AL Booth’s 3. Buggy Horse, mare or gelding, over 15 hands : J. Banks’ Rangi 1, H. B. Walton’s Matchless 2, R. Hunter’s Victor Woodburn 3.. Farmer’s Turnout: H. B. Walton’s Matchless 1, P. Ingley’s 2, ®. A. Booth’s 3. Single Horse ■ Turn- 1 out: H. B. Walton’s Matchless 1, P. Ingley’s 2, J Adams’ 3. Driving Com-i petition: H. B. Walton’s Matchless 1, P. Ingley’s 2; ‘ paddle Horses. —Hack, up to list: T. Godkin’s 1, J. Banks’ Destiny 2, LH. Prout’s Dolly 3. Lady’s Hack : T. A, Dunlop’s F.A.C. 1, L. H. Prout’s Dolly 2, HL Flynn’s 3. Walking Hack: T. A. Dunlop’s F.A.C. 1, H. B. Walton’s Matchless 2, Roy McCullough’s Kiwi 3. Horse, mare or gelding, for mounted rifles (14-2 to 15.2 hands) : Roy McCullough’s Kiwi 1, E. A. Booth’s 2, H. Flynn’s 3. Weight-car--rying Hack, to 15s t: C, J. Adams’ i, J. Banks’ Rangi 2, Roy McCullough’s Kiwi 3. Hack, up to 13st: T. A. DuhIbp’s F-A.C. 1, C. J. Adams’ Lottie 2, C. J. Adams’ Charlie 3. Hack, up to 12st: C. Ji. Adams’ Charlie 1, E. C. Barriball’s Blue Bell 2, J, Banks’ Destiny 3. Hack, up to list: T. Gpdkin’s I, F. Clotworthy’s Lockie 2, E. C. Barriball’s Blue Bell 3. Cob, not above 15 hands: Roy McCullough’s Kiwi 1, E, Martin's Daisy Bell 2. Champion Hack.,—T. A. Dunlop’s F. - Jumping and Riding.,—Lady (astride) : Miss F. O’Connor 1, Miss K. Miller 2. Maiden Hunter : E. A; • Booth’s 1, C. (jospbr's | Bpb 2, E. Bur-i gess’ 3,/ Lady’s Hunter: E. C. Barriballs Blue Bell. Dominion Hunter: E. C> Barriball’s Blue Bell 1, J. Hanks’ Rangi 2, E. A, Booth’s -3. Heavyweight, Hunter: AL Samson’s 1, HL K. Hill’s 2, J. Banks’ Rangi 3. Lightweight Hunter, not less Gian list: L. James’ 1, ’e. C. Barriball’s Blue Bell 2. Bare-back^Rider: Jack O’Carrol'l 1, L. S. James and E. C. Barriball (dead heat) 2. 'Champion Hunter: E, C. Barriball’s Blue Bell 1, L. James’ 2, E. -Burgess’ 3. Boy Rider ,not over 15 : Jack O’Carroll 1,

J. Spinks and E. Green (dead heat) ’• 2, Boy Rider (over 15 to 20yrs) : J. Burgess and E. Green ’’(dead heat) 1, ..J. Banks 3. Girl Rider, not over 15 years: Doris Miller 1, Frances Sloane 2,‘ B. Benny 3.' Pony Leaping: .T. Pennell’s 1, H. Green's and J. O’Carr,oil’s (dead heat) 2. > BABY SHOW. There were 40 entries for the baby show. Result.—Mrs S. S. Murray’s 1, Mrs Fisher’s 2. The awards in the horticultural division and also the entertainment given by the association in the evening to the judges, exhibitors, and visitors, Will appear in our issue on Wednesday. ■'