THE SHOW

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4503, 13 December 1922, Page 2

THE SHOW

HAURAKI A. AND Pl ASSOCIATION. RECORD HORSE ENTRIES. HIGH-CLASS CATTLE EXHIBITS. TO-DAY’S JUDGING. The Hauraki A. and P. Association opened its 24th annual show tp-day under ideal weather conditions, and judging from the record number of exhibits in some sections, and the high quality of exhibits, this year’s’ csh’ow should eclipse all other fixtures heM by the association. The exhibits in the cattle classes are drawn from the whole of the surrounding district. The Hauraki Plains breeders, especially those round Netherton, have shown more than usual interest this year. The support the association has had in previous years has come.mainly from tihe townspeople, but’ it is particularly gratifying to learn that the country people .are this year showing more interest in the .affairs of the association. The feature Of this year’s show is the exceptionally large eptrics in the horse section. They constitute a remarkable record, showing nearly a Hundred per cent, increase on last year’s figures, which were then regarded as a record for the association. A large number, of horses from outside the district are entered. The hunting and riding events are certain tpf attract more than usual interest to-morrow, people’s day.

The entries in the cattle section are not as, great as last year, though there is a big improvement in quality. The Jersey exhibits are about the same, numerically, as last year, but a better class of stock is in evidence. There is, splendid competition in the Shorthorn classes. . Although the. entries in the Friesian classes are, in some respects, disappointing, there is .a featrue in the exceptionally good exhibits of the Piri Land Company. Among this company’s, exhibits is a bull which is' the highest priced pedigree Friesian bull sold in New Zealand. The district around Paeroa is not adapted for sheep grazing, and these entries are seldom large. This year’s entries, however, compare very favourably ■with those of other years’. The show arrangements in the cattle section, under the chief steward, Mr, J. Hamilton, have proved to be particularly satisfactory, everything having been done for the convenience and pleasure of s the exhiJjitors. Paddocking was provided for all cattle from outside districts.

Special arrangements' have been made for the amusement of those not particularly interested in the exhibition of stock by the provision of numerous side-shows. These include an exhibition of wood chopping by Mr Dave Pretty" (world’s champion axeman). There will also be exhibitions of wrestling -and boxing, side-,shows and refreshment booths. JUDGES. The following judges .are officiating: Horses.—Draught,. Mr Malcolm ; Ponies, Mr T. A. Dunlop; Light/and Hunters, Mr J. C. Potts, Pirongia. CATTLE.—MiIch . Stock, Mr W. Dempster, Hamilton ; Shorthorns and Fat Stock, Mr T. Martin, R'otptuha, Friesians, Mr Jas. H. Parkinson, Devonport; Jerseys, Mr R. F. Wilkih!son, Pukekolie ; Amateur Judging, Mr R. F. Wilkinson, Pukekohe. SHEEP.—Mr T. Martin, Rototuna.

. PRIZE LIST. The following are the results up to the luncheon adjournment: SHEEP. Three fat- wethers, most money value (shorn) : WrH. Wight’s 1 .and 2Three fat wethers, most suitable for freezing purposes (shorn) : W. Alley’s, 1; W. H. Wight’s, 2; P. RHubbard’s, 3. ’ Three ewes, most money ‘ value (shorn): W. H. Wight’s, 1; P. R. Hubbard's, 2. Tlir.ee fat ewes, most suitable for freezing purposes (shorn): W. H. Wight’s, 1; P. R. Hubbard’s', 2;W. H. Wight’s, 3. Three fat lambs, most money value: P. R. Hubbard’s, 1; J. Walls’. 2 ; P. R. Hubbard’s, 3. Three fat lambs, most, suitable for freezing purposes : P. R. Hubbard’s, 1 and 2; J. Walls’, 3. CATTLE. ' Pedigree Shorthorns. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920. —J. H. Garter’s Homestead Lord Summerton, 1. . Bull, calved since July 1,;h921. —J. H. Carter's Homestead Lord Summerton, 1 ; S. Lye's Newstead Jock, 2. Bull, any age.—S. Lye’s Orakau Legislator, 1. Heifer, calved since July i,“1921. — J. H. Carter’s Homestead Blanch’, 1. Pcidignae Milking Shootlwriis. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920. —J. Harms’ Dominion Despatch of Rua-, kura, 1; J. H. Carter’s Homestead Lord Summerton, 2; G. A. Wilson’s Newste.ad's Choice, 3. Bull, calves since July 1, 1921. —J. H. Carter’s' Newstead Lord Summerton, 1 ; J. Harms’ Belmont Major, 2 ; S. Lye’s Newstead Jock, 3. PeclfercKs Jerseys. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920. —JIrwins’ Storm Signal, 1 ’, G. Buchanan’s Golden Signor, 2E. J. Walters’ Grafton Royal, 3. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921. —K. Dean’s Princess Violet’s Victory, 1; B. Veale’s Tirohia, Beau, 2; W. J. Hall’s Silverlea Knight, 3. ■ Bull, any age.—P. R. Henry’s Belvedere Duke’s Thistle, 1; W. J. Hall's Orange Dale’s Draconis, 2; G. Buchanan's Charm's Golden Lad, 3. Heifer, calved siuee July 1, .1921. — B. Veale’s Tirohia Symbol, 1; B. Veale’s Tirohia Briar Leaf, 2; G. Buchanan’s Imperial Golden Lass, 3 ; W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Princess, e. Cow, any age, visibly in calf. —G. Buchanan’s Princess Daisy, 1; B. Veale’s Cambridge Sweet Briar, 2. Grade' Jerseys. Helfer, calved since July 1, 1921. — Mrs A. M. Pennell’s Duchess, 1; K. Dean’s Pet,”2; M. Cj’immihs’ Beauford, 3. Pedigree Friesians. Bull, calved since July 1, 1920. —W.

McKee’s Know 'Not Cplantha Van Lee, 1. Bull, calved since July 1, 1921.— Piri Land Company’s Bainfield Netherland King Pontiac, 1. Bull, any age.—Piri Land Company’s Bainfleld Netherland King Pontiac, 1; W. McKee’s' Johann Van Lee, 2. Heifer, calved since July I, 1921. — Piri Land Company’s Totar,a Park Polka, 1. Grade F/icsians. Heifer, calved since July 1, 1921. — D. G. McKee’? Choice, I,