ANNUAL SHOW.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4632, 30 November 1923, Page 2

ANNUAL SHOW.

' A GOOD EXHIBITION. PEOPLE’S DAY. THE OFFICIALS. Patron : Mr J. A. Reid. President. Mr W. F. Johnstone. Vice-Presidents: Messrs B. E. Veale, J. Munro, and E. J. Walters. Deputy-Chairman: Mr B. E, Veale. Chief Stewards : Cattle, Mr J. Hamilton; horses, Mr W. Marsh. Stewards : Light horses,, Messrs E. P. Fathers and Eugene Shaw ; draughts, Messrs A. Tattersail and T. P, Vuglar; Cattle, Messrs J. P. Findlay, J. Mti-nro, J. Morrison, F. Hubbard, P. R. Hubbard, T. Buckley. Executive Committee : Messrs N. Beattie, G. Buchanan, E. P. Fathers, J. P. Findlay, H. Hare, F. C. Hubbard, P. R. Hubbard, W. L. Lawrence, W. Marsh, J. Morrison, W. D. Nicholas, E. W. Porritt, E, Shaw, J. W. Silcock, and C. Stembridge. Secretary: Mr Edwin Edwards. fudges.—Cattle : Jerseys, Mr A. E Missen; Shorthorns and fat cattle, Mr Alex D. Bell ; Friesians, Mr E l . MWatt; Milch stock, Mr Irwin Hunt. Horses : Draught, Mr J. M, Baxter ; light, Mr W. Claud Motion; ponies, Mr T. A. Dunlop. Sheep: Mr A. D. 8011. Long before mid-day yesterday patrons began to arrive from the outlying districts, and by the afternoon the crowd was at its height,, the closing of the shops at noon in Paeroa helping to swell the number, but the attendance was not so large as on People’s Day last year. The day was very hot, and the need for protection from, the merciless sun was keenly belt by the gathering. THE MANAGEMENT. No show can be a success unless it is properly organised and capably supervised even though resources and conditions may be favourable. In this respect the Hauraki A. and P. Association is very fortunate in having a hard-working and. capable committee under the leadership of an enthusiastic president, Mr W. F. Johnstone. Th? secretary, Mr E. Edwards, was untiring in his efforts both days of the show. To the stewards a large measure of praise is due, as on them the main responsibility of the smooth running of the show depends. Special credit is due to Mr J. Hamilton (chief cattle steward) and Mr W. Marsh (chief horse steward) for their unfailing energy and splendid help given to exhibitors. The judges, as well as the exhibitors, favourably commented on the prompt, efficient}, and courteous manner in which all stewards discharged their duties. NEED FOR SHELTER. Fhe need for shelter for both animals and human beings was this year again forcibly felt. The matter of providing some sort of covering, for the stock at least, is one that will have to be seriously considered by the show officials- -One and all- —the judges and the stewards, the public and the exhibitors—were complaining of th? heat. It was particularly hot on the concrete, where most of the cattle judging was carried out, and it is hardly reasonable to expect exhibitors to bring highly-priced and valuable animals to stand all day under the glaring sun’s rays without any covering or shelter whatever.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS. In commenting on the pedigree Shorthorn classes the judge, Mr A. D. Bell, said he considered that the winning bull in the Milking Shorthorn class, Mr J. Harms’ Dominion Despatch, was deservedly. awarded the championship ribbon, as it was above the average, and a splendid class of animal. Mr S. Lye’s Orakau Legislator, which carried of the championship honours in the Shorthorn milking class, was a good bull, but was hardly got up to the standar dexpected for cow purposes. The young stock in the various Shorthorn classes, Mr Bell said, were of good enough quality, but were not of particular outstanding merit. The Jersey breed seems to have firmly established itself as the most popular type in this district. In the pedigree classes 28 animals entered the ring, all in the prime of condition, and well above last year’s standard, both in quality and number of enliies. Championship honours for pedigree bull, atty age, fell to Mr P. R. Henry, of Turua, with his bull, Belvedere Duke’s Thistle. Commenting on this bull the judge, Mr A. E. Missen, said he was of the opinion that the animal was a splendid type and would win credit in any showring in New Zealand. He considered that the young stock was of good quality and true to type. The Jersey cows were exceptionally nice dairy animals, and Mr W. J. Hall’s cow shown in the any age, visibly in calf class, was a particularly fine beast, and showed a very even balance of all parts. There were only three entries for the Friesian cattle classes, and the judge, Mr E. M. Watt,, from . Cambridge; said that he was greatly surprised that the entries for that breed were so few,, and he was very disappointed that competition could not have been keener. Mr H. A. Taylor’s pedigree cow was awarded the championship, with Mr J- Bertelsen’s bull, Peter Paxton, first and champioin in his class. Mr Watt .said that both these animals showed very good quality, and it was a regrettable feature that more entries had not been forthcoming.

Commenting on the draught horses Mr J. M. Baxter deplored the lack of competition in many of the classes. While Mr R. Burke’s entire, Brookville Baron, fully deserved a championship ribbon, It was the only one of its kind. The quality of the animals exhibited was hardly up to that found in other shows in the district. The spring cart and general utility classes were very good, and the exhibits would compare very favourably with those of the Waikato shows. Some very fine animals were shown, apd the competition was keen, said Mr Baxter,

The exhibits in the pony classes I were excellent, said Mr T. A- Dunlop, | the judge for this section. Ideal ponies for the work were exhibited in the school pony class. The champion pony, Miss L. Johnson’s Tui, would be a credit in any show in the Dominion. Some very useful harness horses were exhibited in classes 122-125, and Mr R. H. Townsend’s Nancy was, in the opinion of the judge, Mr W. Claud Motion, “out on her own.” In the saddle horse classes there was keen competition, and many of the animals exhibited would win a prize in any show-ring in the Dominion. The champion, Mr C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey, was a fine cut of a horse. The jumping events were particularly fine, and very few fences were touched. On the whole these events showed a great improvement on previous years. In the Dominion Hunter class the majority of horses cleared all the fences without touching, but type, style, and soundness had also to be taken into consideration. Commenting on the jumping and riding M- Motion said that a good class of hunter was entered, and the showing was an exceedingly good one. THE GRAND PARADE. The usual interest was displayed in the grand parade, which was held punctually to time- A total pf 37 cattle ami 31 hordes took part in the parade. The Shorthorns came first, followed by the Friesians and Jerseys. Th? horse-drawn vehicles followed the cattle, with the hacks and ponies in the rear. Although the parade was not nearly as large as last year, it was a splendid sight to see the magnificent animals being led round by their proud owners. BABY SHOW. Probably of all the competitions provided at the show the one that attracted most attention was the baby shew. Provision was made for two classes —babies under 12 months old, and those over.-12 months and under two years. Nineteen little competitors, with their proud mothers, went before the judges, Nurse Climo and Nurse Alexander, and 15 entries were received in the class for older bal ies. The prizewinners under 12 months: were the babies of Mrs McQuillian and Mrs R. Hodson (tie) 1, and Mrs J. Dally and Mrs Luke (tie) 2, and a third prize was awarded to Mrs Harris’ baby. In the 12 months and over class Mrs Darragh’s baby came first, Mrs W. Pennell’s second, and Mrs W. R. Poland’s third. The judges commented on the s,p v >ndid type and healthy condition of the babies presented, and regretted that at least two more classes were not provided. A special prize was awarded to Mrs Keeghan for twin boy and girl babies one year and ten months old.

PRIZE LIST. FIRST DAY. 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. E. Veale’s Tirohia Starlit 3, B. E. Veale’s Tirohia Grandiflora h.c. Bull, calved 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 JL„ 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 in calf: S. Lye’s Newstead'Jem 1. J. Harms’ Beim?nt Sybil 2. riull calf, calved since June 1, 1923 : S. Lye’s Newstead Bu.tterbox 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 since June 1, 1923: J. Bertelseus 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’ 3. Bullock or steer, of most money value: C. B. Sayer’s 1, G. W. Hannan’'s 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, wH. Wight's 2. Milch Stock.—Two heifer?, suitable for dairying purpoises, 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 : W. Denton’s Lion 1, Short Bros’. 2- Pair medium draughts, D. Maloney’s 1. Light Draught Horse's.—Spring cart horse, mare dr 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 L H. <3Hill’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. Brenan’s Miss Egypt 1, J. Brenan’ l s Connemara 2, T. Buckley's Wild Red Rose 3. Harness Horses. —Light horse, for combined riding and driving: R. H. Townsend’s Nancy 1, R. Burke’s Ruby 2, H. R. Denize’s Sair Bair. 3. Buggy horse, not above 15.2 hands: R. H. Townsend’s Naaicy 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. I. Hyde’s Lonely I. E. W. Mitchell’s Senorita 2. SECOND DAY. CATTLE. Hubbard Memorial Shield, Pedigree Shorthorn. —Group of pedigree dairy cattle: S. Lye’s 1, J. Munro’s 2, J. Harms’ 3, J. H. Carter’s h.c. Group of Pedigree Milking Shorthorns: S. Lye’s 1, J. Munro’s 2, J. Harms’ 3, J. H. Carter’s he. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1922: J. H. Carter’s Homestead Frizzy 2nd 1, J. H. Carter’s Homestead Ringlet 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1921: J. H. Gaiter’s Homestead Lady Downshire 1, j. H. Carter’s Homestead Queen 2. Cow, any age : S. Lye’s Bushly Alma I, J. Munro’s Homestead Sunbeam 2, j’ Harms’ Belmont Beauty 3. Heifer, cal ved since June 1, 1921: S. Lye’s 1, J. Munro’s Star Alma 2, J Harins’ Belmont Rita 3. Bull calf, calved since June i, 1923 : S. Lye’s Newstead Bui.terb.ox 1, J. Harms’ Belmont Joe 2. Pedigree Jersey—Group of pedigree Jersey cattle: W. J.-Hall’s 1, Geo. Buchanan’s 2, B. E. Veale’s 3. Cow, any age : W. J. Hall’s 1 and 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Charming Fancy 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1921: W. Ha'l’s 1, A. Hazelton’s Liffa 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Charming Fairy 3. Bull calf, calved since June 1, 1923 : AHazelton’s Beauty’s Master 1, Jas. Irwin’s Stella’s Signal 2. Grade Jersey.—H. J. Harris’ Flandriii? 1, Jas. Irwin’s Dot 2. Grade -Friesian —Heifer, calved since June 1, 1921: D. G. McKees Choice 1. Pedigree Ayrshire.—Heifer calf, Calved since June 1, 1923 : G. Thome George’s Queen of Greylands 1, G. Th >rne George’s Madge of Greylands 1. Grade Ayrshire.—Heifer, calved since June 1, 1922 : P. R. Hubbard’s 1Stock.— Champion dairy cow : W. J. Hall’s 1 and champion, S. Lye’s Bushly Park Alma 2. Dairy cow, noc entered in pedigree classes: W. J. Hall’s 1, H. J. Harris’ Flandrine 2. Heifer,, in milk: B. E. Veale’s Silver Spray 1, W. J. Hall’s 2, Geo. Buchanan’s Fairy 3. Four calves, hand-fed, calved since June 1, 1923: Grey Thorne George’s I, L. E. Cassrels’ 2. Hand-reared grade calf, calved since June 1, 1923 : J. D. Davies’ Bess 1, Peggy Pennell’s Kerry 2, Jack Silcock’s Primrose 3. Hand-reared pedigree calf, calved .since June 1, 1923 : Jas. Irwin’s Storm Signal 1, Grey Thorne George’s Queen of Greylands 2. SHEEP. Three fat wethers, most money value: W. H. Wight’s 1 and 2. Three fat wethers, suitable for freezing purposes : W. H. Wight’s 1, J. Walls ~. Three ewes, most money value: W. H. Wight’s 1, G. Buchanan’s 2. Three fat ewes, suitable for freezing purposes: W. H. Wight’s 1, G. Buchanan’s 2. Three fat lambs, most money value: P. R. Hubbard’s 1, G. Buchanan’s 2. Three fat lambs, suitable for freezing purposes: P. R. Hubbard’s 1, J. Walls’ 2. Romney Marsh.—Ram, any age: P. R. Hubbard’s 1 and 2. EtwO, any age: G. Buchanan’s 1 and 2. HORSES. Ponies.—Pony stallion, not above 13 hands : Jas. Pennell’s Silver Prince 1. Mare, in . foal or foal at foot, not above 13 hands : T. Brewer’s Princess I. Pony, 'not above 14 hands and over 13 hands: W. Eastwood’s Tot 1, JasPennell’s Bob 2, F. E. Cornes’ Fleetfoot 3. Pony, not above 13 hands and over 12 hands: F. E. Cornes’ Fleetfoot 1, Allan Gubb’s Cupid 2, Geo Bowen’s Don 3. Pony, not above 12 hands : R. Burke’s Rita 1, P. Ingley s 2. Pony, not above 14.2 hands: Miss L. Johnson’s Tui 1, R. Burke’s Lassie 2. W. Eastwood’s Tot 3. Pony, over 12 and under 13 hands: Geo. Bowen’s Don 1, A. Gubb’s Cupid 2. School pony: Geo. Bowen’s Don .1, A. Gubb’s Cupid 2, W. Eastwood’s Tot 3. Saddle Horses.—Hack, up to 11 .stone: H. R. Denize’s Sair Bair 1, A. Goodwin’s Hairpin 2, M. McEnteer's Colleen Ba.wn 3. Lady’s hack: A. M. Fisher’s Tui 1, R. Burke’s Vicello 2, R. H. Townsend’s Jet 3. Walking hack: R. H. Townsend’s Jet 1, R. Burke’s Vicello 2, H. A. Taylor’s 3. Horse, suitable for mounted rifles, between 14.2 and 15.2 hands, capable of carrying 14 stone: R. H. Townsend’s Jet 1, R. Burke’si Ruby 2, H. RDenize’s Sair Bair 3. Weight-carry-ing hack, up to 15 stone: C. G. Vpsper’s Patch Abbey 1, H. A. Taylor’s 2. Hack, up to 13 stone: C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey 1, R. H. Townsend’s Perfection 2, A. M. Fisher’s Tui 3. Hack, up to 12 stone: A. Goodwin’s Hairpin 1, G. J. Waller’s 2; Hack, up to 11 stone : A. M. Fisher’s Tui 1, R. H. Townsend’s Jet 2, R. Burke’s Ruby 3. Cob. not above 15. hands, capable of carrying up to 15 stone: H. R. Denize’s Sair Bair 1, Miss L. Johnson’s Tui 2. Champion Hack. —C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey. Harness Horses.— Trotting horse: R. H. Townsend’s Nancy 1, H. R. Denize’s Sair Bair 2, R. Burke’s Ruby 3. Driving competiticm : Miss Johnson 1, R. Townsend 2, Mrs W. Eastwood 3. JUMPING AND RIDING. Maiden Hunter: M. O’Connor’s Joker 1, C. Gosper’s Bob 2, T. Buckley’s Larrikin 3. Dominion Hunter: T. Clarkin's Wowser 1, C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey 2„ A. M. Fisher’s Tui and W. A. Reid’s Ned Kelly 3. Heavyweight Hunter : T. Clarkin’s Wowser 1, R. H. Townsend’s Perfection 2, C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey 3. Lightweight Hunter: A. M. Fisher’s Tui 1, C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey 2, M. McEnteer’s Colleen Bawn 3. Lady’s Hunter, lady rider: A. M. Fisher’s Tui 1, R. H. Towsend’s Perfection 2. Bareback rider: T. Clarkin 1, C. G. Vosper 2 Lady Rider, astride: Miss Fisher 1, Miss Ingley 2, Miss F. Dobson 3Lady Rider, over jumps: Miss Fisher 1. Champion Hunter: T. Clarkin’s Wowser 1, C. G. Vosper’s Patch Abbey 2, R. H. Townsend’s Perfection 3. Boy rider, not over 17: Leslie Burke 1, N. Neil 2 t W. Collins 3. Boy

rider, not over 16 years; N. Neil 1, W. Collins 2, C. Davies 3. Girl rider, under 16 years: Miss Bowen 1, Miss Nancye Gibson 2, Miss Ingley 3. Boy rider, 15 to 20 years: Leslie Burke 1, Giff Spinks 2. Tony Leaping.— G. - osper’s Bluey I, Miss Burke’s Lassie 2. CHAMPIONSHIPS. Champion Pedigree Shorthorn Bull. —3. Lye's Orakau Legislator. Champion Shorthorn Cow. —S. Lye’s Bushly Alma. Champion Pedigree Milking Shorthorn Bull.—J. Harms’ Dominion Despatch. Champion Milking Shorthorn Cow. —J. Munro’s Homestead Sunbeam. Champion Friesian Bull Calf. J. Bertelsen's Peter Paxton. Champion Friesian Cow.—H. A. Taylor’s. Champion Jersey Bull.—P. R. Henry’? Belvedere Duke’s Thistle. Champion Jersey Cow. —W. J. Hall’s. Dominion Hunter. —T. Clarkin’s Wowser. Champion Hack. —C. G. Vosper’t Patch Abbey. Champion Pony.—Miss L. Johnsons Tui. amateur JUDGING. Judges. Messrs E. J. Walters and W. J. Haji: R. H. Denize (Thames) 1, L. H. Andrews (Wharepoa) 2, P. RHubbard (Paeroa) 3. SHOW “SMOKER.” The annual Hauraki A- and P. Association “smoker” was held in the Soldiers’ Club last evening, the presidemi, Mr W. F. Johnstone/ occupied the chair. Some 35 members of the association attended, including Mr W. Claud Motion, judge of the light horse classes. Apologies were received from Messrs Dunlop, Bell, Nicholas, and Steedman. In proposing the toast of ’’The Judges,” Mr G. Buchanan said that he thought the competition, especially in the Jersey classes, was very keen indeed, and the judges deserved to be complimented on their decisions. He welcomed Mr W. C. Motion, and said that he could pay him no higher tribute than to say that he considered M r Motion’s judging abilities were as efficient as his business capabilities. The judges’ decisions both days had been prompt and decisive, and had given general: satisfaction. Replying >to the toast Mr Motion said that, speaking generally, the hack classes were very good, and he was of the opinion that ’.he hunters were a very fine stamp of horseflesh. Th? champion hunter was a good stamp of an animal, and deserved its win. He suggested that the association should consider the advisability of providing for boy and girl riding and jumping competitions on the first .day of the show, instead of trying to cram them all in on People’s Day. He also thought it would be far better to provide more spectacular events on the first day. This would not onlv encourage the attendance, but give added interest in the show generally. He wished to congratulate the stewards on their efficient work, and also thank the association for its hospitality to all the visitors. . : -.. Mr A. White said that he felt honoured to propose the toast of The Exhibitors” because without loyal exhi tutors the show could not prosper. No doubt all exhibitors sacrificed a great deaf of time and expense in showing their animals, and the association’s best thanks were due to these men. The district should support its own show, and learn by experience the knowledge that it was so necessary to gain. He said that it wa~ a • regrettable feature that there had been such a falling off in the Friesian and Ayrshire classes, but he felt sure the farmers were doing their best tp produce only the best dairy-

ing stock. In replying to the toast Mr R. H. Townsend said that the Paeroa show was one of the most enjoyable that he had exhibited in, and he was lookins forward to exhibiting again next year. . .. ’ Mr M. A. Fisher, of Pukerimu, said that he could not speak too highly of the treatment he had always received at the hands of the association. Mr S. Lye said that he had shown stock at all the shows from Paerja to Palmerston North, and he could say that the treatment accorded thet exhibitors at the Hauraki show in Paeroa was far ahead of that accorded at the larger centres. He congratulated the stewards on their good work,and thanked the association for its generous hospitality and good all-round treatment. Messrs G. Buchanan, XV. J. Hall, and M. Crimmins also thanked ,the association for the treatment of exhibitors. Mr A. J. Andrews was entrusted with the toast of “The Stewards,” and he complimented them on their good wcrk. • Replying, Mr J. Hamilton, chief cattle steward, said that the duties of the stewards were considerably lightened by the way in which the exhibitors helped matters by observing the rules and regulations of the association. Mr XV. Marsh, chief horse steward, thought that it would be an improvement to have riding and jumping events on the first day. He wished to pay tribute to the sterling work of the assistant stewards, who had worked strenuously, and under very trying weather conditions. •'The Dairy Industry" was proposed by Mr S. Lye, who gave a description of the butter-loading machine that was now in operation on the wharves in Auckland whereby 2220 boxes could be loaded per hour from the wharf into the ship’s hold. Replying to the toast Mr Motion said that the dairying industry in the Doimnion had reached such a stage that it was now necessary for farmers to go in for a better type of cow. New Zealand, in poportion to its size, was producing more dairy produce than any other country in the world. The dairy industry gave a quicker return on a smaller area of land than the wool industry. He considered that the Thames Valley and Hauraki . Plains districts afforded exceptional facilities for increased production in the dairying industry. Other toasts-honoured were “HaUiaki A. and P, Association,” “The. Secretary,” and “The Press.”