ANNUAL SHOW.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4631, 28 November 1923, Page 2

ANNUAL SHOW.

THE OPENING DAY. L ■ SPLENDID EXHIBITS. The Hauraki A. and P. Associations 25th annual show commenced on the Paeroa Domain this morning, anl is favoured with beautiful summer weather, tempered with a slight breeze. First day at agricultural shows are invariably quiet, except for the final fixing up of arrangements generally and the judging. The public, as a rule, makes no habit of attending the opening, but leaves its visit to the second day—People’s Day —when it turns out, weather permitting, in large numbers. To-day there was not a very large attendance. An early start was made with the judging, and the men whose task it was to award the prizes were painstaking in their undertaking. Friesians are fewer in number thayi usual, for what reason it is difficult to say, for though the Jersey and Shorthorn breeds have grown in popularity, there are still a large number of Friesians in the district, and their diminution in the catalogue does not mean a general falling off on the farm.

The various trade exhibits by enterprising firms are attracting a lot of attention, and those who are not particularly interested in watching the judging of stock have ample amusement and thrills provided for them by the various side-shows, which are of a decidedly high-class order this year, and deserve all the shillings that they are able to extract from the purses of show patrons. The various ring events are attracting a lot of interest, and frequently the various competitors are warmly applauded. The seating accommodation to-day is sufficient, but the need of shelter from the scorching sun is being keenly felt by all. The stewards have spared no pains to have arrangements as complete as possible, and if the fates are kind enough a record gathering of visitors to the show to-morrow is confidently anticipated. Following are the awards decided up to our going to press CATTLE. Pedigree Jersey.—Bull, any age : P. R. Henry’s Belvedere Duke’s Thistle 1, W. J; Hall’s 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Royal Tar 3. Cow, any age, visibly in calf: W. j. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Briar Chase 1, Geo. Buchanan’s Charm’s Lord’s Fancy 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1922: W. J. Hall’s 1 and 2, B. 0. Veale’s Tirohia Starlit 3, B. & Veale’s Tirohia Grandiflora h.c. Bull, ca’ved since June .1, 1921: P. Roach’s Hallyoak’s Victor h,c. (one entry). Bull, calved since June 1, 1922 : A. Hazelton’s Fern Bank 1, B. E. Veale’s Tirohia Brilliant 2, W. J. Hall’s 3. Grade Jersey.—Heifer,, calved since June 1, 1922: E. Shaw’s 1„ R. H. Gerrand’s Coffee 2, F. W. Robertson’s Beauty 3. Pedigree Shorthorn. —Bull, any age: S Lye’s Orakau Legislator 1, J. Munro’s Homestead Red 2.

■ Pedigree Milking Shorthorn.—-Bull, calved since June 1, 1921: J. Harms' Belmont Major 1. Bull, any age : J. Harms’ Belmont Major 1, S. Lye's Orakau Legislator 2, J. Harms’ Dominion Despatch 3. Heifer, calved .since June 1, 1922 : S. Lye’s Newsttead Peggie 1, J. Harms’ Belmont Ovalin 2, J. Harms' Belmont Peggy 3. Cow, any age, visibly forward ir. calf: S. Lye’s Newstead Jem 1, J.~ Harms’ Belmont Sybil 2. Bull cal?, calved since June 1, 1923: S. Lye’s Newstead Br.tterhox 1, J. Harms’ Belmont Joe. Grade shorthorn.—Heifer, calved since June 1, 1922: J. Harms’ Spot Patch 1.

Pedigree Friesian.—Cow, any age, visibly forward in calf: H. A: Taylor’s 1 and champion. Bull calf, calved ‘■ince June 1, 1923 : J. Bertelsen’s Peter Paxton, 1 and champion. Fat Stock. —Two bullocks or steers of most money value : C. B. Sayer’s 1, W. H. Wight’s 2, L. E. Cassrels’ 3Bullock or steer, pf most money value: C. B. Sayer’s 1, G.’W. Hannanis 2, W. H. Wight’s 3. Cow or heifer of most, money value: C. B. Sayer’s 1, A. Bateman 2,- W. H. Wight’s 3. Bullock, most suitable for freezing purposes : C. B. Sayer’s 1, W, H. Wight’s 2. Milch Stock. —Two heifers, suitable for dairying purposes, calved since June 1, 1922: W. J. Hall’s 1, B. E. Veale’s 2, W. H. Wight’s h.c. Dairy cow, any age, visibly forward in calf : Goo. Buchanan’s Charm’s Lord’s Fancy 1, W. J. Hall’s 2. HORSES. Draught Horses.—Draught entire, any age : R. Burke’s Brookville Baron I. Draught gelding, any age r W. Denton’s Lion 1, Short Bros’.. 2- Pair meilium draughts,, D. Maloney’s 1. Light Draught Horse's.— Spring cart horse, mare or gelding, up to one ton : A. J. Young’s bay 1. Spring cart horse., up to half a ton : D. Maloney’s 1 and 2, H. E. Hill’s 3. Local tradesman’s turn out: T. Hale’s 1, D. Maloney’s 2. Pair light spring Waggon horses : D. Maloney’s 1, .H. E. Hill’s 2. Horse, suitable for farm work : D. Maloney’s 1, H. E. Hill’s 2, D. Maloney's 3.

Thoroughbred Horses.—Mare or gelding, any age: J. Brehan’s Miss Egypt 1, J. Brenan’s Connemara 2, T. Buckley’s Wild Red Rose 3. Harness Horses. —Light horse, for combined riding and driving: R. W. Townsend’s Nancy .1, R. Burke’s Ruby 2, H. R. Denize’s Sair Bair 3. Buggy hpree, not above 15.2 hands : R. H. Townsend’s Nancy 1, R. Burke's Ruby 2, H. R. Denize’s Sair Bair 3. Buggy horse, over 15.2 hands: H. I. Hyde’s Lonely 1, E. W. Mitchell’s Senorita 2. Farmers’ turn-out,: H. J. Hyde’s Lonely 1, E. W. Mitchell’s Senorita 2.