HAURAKI PLAINS SHOW.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4663, 18 February 1924, Page 2

HAURAKI PLAINS SHOW.

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SUCCESSFUL DAY AT fourth ANNUAL EVENT. Officials. i Patrons: Mr T. W. Rhodes. M.P.. and Mr H. Poland, M.P. President: Mr W. G. Hayward. Vice-Presidents: Messrs P. R. Henry, D. J. Q’Carroll, and C. H. Waite. General Committee. Messrs J. Banks, W. Benny, J. H. Carter, W. J. Clare, A. Cleaver, J. T. Darlington, P. R. Henry, C. W. Harris, A . j. miiis, H. D. Jamieson, J. Munro, S. S. Murray, J. G. Miller, J. F. Mayn„ T McLoughlin. D. G. McMillan, J. H. Nicholson, D. J. O’Carroll, C. W. Pa£_. fitt, A. R. Vowles, G. H. Waite, mid s r T. Williams. Chief Stewards: Cattle, Mr L. Rowntree ; Horses, Mr D G. * McMillan ; Grounds, Mr D. O'Carroll; Horticultural, Mr J. N. Anderson; Cattle-judging, Mr G. T. Davidson; Entertainment Stewards, Messrs W. G. Hayward and J. H. Nicholson. Secretary and Treasurer 1 . Mr Ernest Walton. judges.—Cattle : Shorthorn, Mr A. ■ D. Bell, Clevedon; Jersey, Mr T. ; Church, Te Rapa ; Friesian, Mr C. A. : Fawcett, Clevedon. Horses: Heavy, Mr W. J. McKee, Claudelands; light, Mr T. A. Dunlop, Thames ; riding and ‘. Jumping, Mr T. A. Dunlop, Thames. . Horticultural: Needlework, etc, Mrs . Beck, Thames ; dairy produce, cooljft j cry etc., Mr J. Mulefe, Turua; garden produce,’ etc, Mr H. Green, Turua; - school work, Miss E. Mabbott, Ngatea; * Baby Show: Nurse Clymo, Paeroa. ’ - Cattle Judging: Mr W. J. Hall, Mata toki. 4

THE SHOW. The fourth annual show of the 4" Hauraki Plains Agricultural and Pas- & toral Association was held at Ngatea on Saturday, and, despite the numer- Jj pus pessimistic forecasts, was a pro pounced success. On the previous day heavy rain fell and the otulook was gloomy, but urday dawnejl bright and clear, ndS ideal conditions prevailed all day. Fri-'S day’s rain had a very beneficial ‘in clearing the air, softening theW ground for tiie riding and jumping:® events, and putting the farmers iirlMl better humour. As the morning on all the roads to Ngatea busier and busier ; first with hurrying to and from the factory aiuj|H with exhibitors slowly driving stock to the showground, then the numerous motor-cars, waggons, buggies, and traps their crowds of passengers. .It difficult to estimate the number sent, though it was generally ered to be on a par with previoji£|M years. ’ THE CATTLE. Cattle judging commenced ; iwmO® and was carried out expeditioisly,' work of the judges being. watched by farmers.' who pick up useful tips. The entries not so large as in the previous. except in the Jersey classes, showed a slight increase, Win opinion of competent judges a' improvement in quality. ing on the pedigree Jerseys, the Mr T. Church, of Te Rapa, said while he would have liked to jfl seen more competition in some- pt classes, the animals exhibited very good, and would receive consideration in other show-rings.-a|| The champion bull, Mr P. R. Henry, a Be’edere Duke’s Thistle, wafc a markably good bull. Fewer Shorthorns than last year were shown, but the quality was right. Mr J. Harms deservedly secured the ribbons for the best bull and the best cow. Considering the grade animals' with those shown in previous year? there was a marked improvement, but it was still evident that there was - room for improvement before the dis- . trict could take its rightful place the dairying world. No doubt the of last winter had much to do with the condition and number of stock exhibited. THE HORSES. In the horse classes some useful hacks and draughts were tp be seen, these generally being well up to the average standard. Commenting on this section Mr VT. J. McKee deplored the lack of compe-. tition in the heavy classes. It would have been advisable to have stated . more particularly in the catalogue class of animal required. Many wera in the wrong class. The jumping events proved the prior attraction of the day, and much good horsemanship was shown. The winners in the gentlemen riders’ section were good enough, in the opinion-*; of the judge, Mr T. A. Dunlop, to compete anywhere, while the horses compared very favourably with those, of other shows. The improvement in the style of hurdles was favourably cbm; ; mented upon.

THE HORTICULTURAL SECTION. Entries in the horticultural and industrial sections were displayed in the Hall. In this department, too, the large number of late entries the grand total up tp a figure approaching that of last year. In the cookery .section the high standard of work was marred by the lack of competition. In the garden, field, and ~ orchard sections the judges expressed jg the opinion that the Plains. could pr°duce better exhibits, and that they would be forthcoming if all the classes for seasonable goods were made 5 post entry. Competitors should also ; study the classes more. :

The judge of the needlework, Mrs s Beck, of Thames, spoke very highly of the quality of the exhibits, which, she said, was exceptionally good. The • embroidery and crochet work waS ; worthy of special mention. She advo- - cated more classes for some exhibits, as it was difficult to compare white work with coloured.

In the school work .section the large number of post entries made competition keen. However, considering the number of schools on the Plains, this sectioi was not supported as it should have been. "

THE CATTLE JUDGING. £ Keen interest was taken in the cat tie judging competition, and in the opinior. of the judge, Mr W. J. Hall, the cards sent in showed a provement on previous years. Ifclff ■.

of the cards were splendid, and spoke well for the future improvement of herds. In the senior class there weie twenty-two entrants, Mr >V. Bpngard, of Thames, being, awarded the first prize and Mr L. H. Andrews, of Wharepoa, the second. Particular mention was made of the card sent in by Master Andrews, the winner of the junior competition, who, said Mi' Hall, had a better idea of the work than his father. WEIGHT-GUESSING. This competition was also well patroniseu, practically every ticket printed being sold. The results, of course, will hot be known for a few days. THE BABY SHOW. Fourteen babies were entered for the baby show, and .the judge, Nurse Clymo, of Paeroa, had a difficult job to make her awards. The winner of the cup was Mrs Mouldey's baby, while the children of Mrs Henry and Mrs Manning tied for second honours. ■ OTHER ATTRACTIONS. Diversion, .should the horse events pall, was provided by numerous showmen, who with their lusty calls and amusing patter tempted the unwary with promises ofl something for nothing. The refreshment booth, which for the first time was run by the association, did a big business, and though goods were Sold at very reasonable prices a good profit should be shown. There will be no loss attached to this undertaking, as what was not sold can be returned. Mr A. McConnell, of Turua, was in charge, and was ably assisted by a number of men fiom Kerepeehi. THE MANAGEMENT. Few people pause to think of the large amount of work connected with an A. and P. show, and upon whom this works falls. In most cases it is upon the few willing workers. Probably for weeks past these few have been planning the show and barracking for entries ; during last week they were working in the rain on the showground ; on show day they were so busy that they had no time to see anything else ; and next week the same men will be found clearing up the ground. It is well for. the success of the show that such men are available. To them more credit than is usually given is due. No show can be a success unless it is properly organised and supervised, and the Hauraki Plains A. and P. Association is fortunate in having such men numbered among its officials. • PRIZE LIST. THE CHAMPIONS. Milking Shorthorn Bull. —Mr J. A. Harms’ Dominion Despatch of Ruakura. Milking Shorthorn Cow. —Mr J. A. Harms’ Belmont Beauty. Jersey Bull. —Mr P. R. Henry’s Belvedere Duke’s Thistle. Jersey Cow. —Mr W. J. Hall’s Orange Dale’s Butter. Friesian Bull.—Mr W. McKee’s Manor Lad Domino. Friseian Cow. —Mr J. B. McMillan’s Ashlynn 46th. CATTLE. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns. —Bull, calved since July 1, 1921: J. A. Harms’ 1, J. H. Carter’s 2, R. R. Dibble’s 3 ; bull, calved since July 1, 1922 : XT. Benny’s 1, J. A. Harms' 2 ; bull, three years and over: J. A. Harms’ 1, J. Munro’s 2, R. R. Dibble’s 3 ; heifer, calved since July 1, 1921: J. A. Harms 1; heifer, calved since July 1, 1922 : J. A. Harms’ 1 and 2, J. Munro’s 3 ; cow, three years and over: J. A. Harms’ 1; bull calf, calved since July 1, 1923 : F. Speedy’s 1, J. A. Carter’s 2 and 3; heifer calf, calved since J ulj' 1, 1922 : J. A. Harms’ 1 and 2, A. B. McDonald’s 3. Grade shorthorns. —Cow, three years and over : R. R. Dibble’s 1, H. H. Hicks’. 2 ; heifer, calved since July I. 1922 : A. B. McDonald’s 1; heifer, calved since July 1, 1923 : R. R. Dibble’s 1. Pedigree Jerseyfs.—Bull, calved since July 1, 1922: W. J. Hall’s 1, P. K. Henry’s 2; bull, three years or over : P. R. Henry’s 1, XV. J. Hall’s 2 ; heifer, calved since July 1, 1922 : W. J. Hall’s 1 and 2: cow, three years or over: XV. J. Hall’s 1 and 2, E. B. Hill’s 3 ; bull calf, calved since July 1, 1923: P. R. Henry’s 2 ; heifer calf, calved since July 1, 1923 : P. R. Henry’s 2. Grade Jerseys.—Cow, three years or over: C. W. Schultz 1, Tizard Bros’ 2: heifer, calved since July 1, 1921: Miss 11. M. Tizard 1, K. Darlington 2, Tizard Bros’ 3 ; heifer, calved since Julv 3, 1922 : C. W. Schultz 1 and 2, A. R. Vowles 3 ; heifer calf, calved since July 1, 1923: A. R. Vowles 1, C. XV. Schultz.2; group of three calves: A. R. Vowles 1, C. W. Schultz 2. Pedigree Friesians. —Bull, calved .since July 1, 1921: H. H. Hicks’ 1, J. B. McMillan’s 2; bull, calved since July 1, 1922 : S. S. Murray’s 1, J. B. McMillan’s 2, J. T. Darlington’s 3; bull, three years or over: W. McKee’s j. J. B. McMillan’s 2; heifer, calved since July 1, 1922: W. McKee’s 1, J. H. McMillan’s 2 : cow, three years or over : J. B. McMillan’s 1 and 2, XV. McKee's 3; bull calf, calved since J uly 1, 1923 : XV. McKee 1, J. B. McJuiy 1, 1923 : H. H. Hicks’ 1 ; heifer calf, calved since July 1, 1-923 : XV. McKee’s 1, J. B. McMillan’s 2 and 3. Grade Friesians.—Cow, three years or over: J. B. McMillan’s 1, St S. Murray’s 2; heifer, calved since July I, 1922: S. S. Murray’s 1 and 2, W McKee’s 3 ; heifer calf, calved since July 1, 1923: XV. McKee’s 1,2, and 3 : group of three calves : XV. McKee's 1 and 2. J. B. McMillan’s 3. HORSES. Heavy Draught.—Entire : R. Burke’s 1, Motion Bros’ 2 ; mare or gelding: W. E. Hale’s .1, W. Benny’s 2, R. Baker's 3; filly or gelding: XV. H. Hale’s 1. Medium Draught.—Mare or gelding: Motion Bros’ 1, XV. Benny 2, McDuff 3 ; brood mare, Motion Bros’ 1, K. Fox’s 2, XV. Benny’s 3 ; filly or gelding, three years . H. D. Flynn’s 1 and 2 ; filly or gelding, two years : H. H. Hicks’ 1, D. J. O’Carrpll’s 2 ; foal: E. B. Hill’s 1, A. H. Rogers’ 2. Ponies. —Mare with foal at foot: M r s E. Martin’s 1 ; pony, between 13 and 14 hands : J. O’Connor?. 1, E. A. Booth’s 2, J, Newman’s 3: pony, be-

tween 12 and 13 hands: Mrs J. F.

Kerby's 1 and reserve champion, J. C. 2, Miss A. Candy’s 3; pony,

not above 12 hands: L. Candy’s 1; pony, not above 14,2 hands, in twowheeied convejance: L. S. James’ i, J. Hamilton's 2, B. A. Booth’s 3 ; pony, not above 13 hands, shown in harness and d>. iven by boy or girl: Mrs J. Crawford’s 1, Mrs J. F. Kerby’s 2, J. C. Miller’s 3 ; school pony : Miss A. Candy's 1, J. Hamilton’s 2 and 3.

Roadsters.—Bost Victor Woodburn Foal : W. Ganley's 1, H. D. Flynn’s 2 ; mure, with foal at foot: A. McConnell's 1 ; colt, gelding, or filly: R. Gibbons’ 1, A. McConnell’s 2.

Harness Horses.—Trotting mare or gelding : H. R. Denize’s 1, R. Burke's 2, D. C. .Dalgety’s 3 ; light mare or gelding ; H. R. Denize’s 1, R. Burke's 2, D. C. Dalgety’s 3 ; buggy mare jr gelding : R. Mellsop’s 1; best singlshorse turnout; J. Hamilton's 1, C. McTaggart’s 2, R. Burke's >; spring cart mare or gelding, up io one ton; J. Young’s 1, H. D. Flynn's 2 ; spring cart mare or gelding, up to half a ton; G, E. Henwood's 1, J. Banks' 2, R. R. Dibble’s 3 ; mare or gelding for farm work; G. E. Henwood’s 1, R. R. Dibble’s 2, A. Henderson’s 3. Saddle Horses.—Hack, up to 11 stone : XV. Motion's 1, J. H. Hudson's 2, R. Burke’s 3 ; lady’s hack: W. E. Hale's 1, D. J. O'Carroll’s 2, J. O’Connor’s 3; walking hack: D. U. Dalgetys .1, H. D. Flynn’s 2, G. E. Henwood's 3 ; mare or gelding, suitable for mounted rifles : H. D. Denize’s 1, J. H. Hudson's 2, D. C. Dalgety’s 3 ; hack, up to 13 stone : J. O’Connor’s 1: hack, up to 12 stone : R. Mellsop’s 1, G. E. Henwood’s 2, J. O’Connor’s 3; hack, up to 11 stone : W. Motion’s 1, D. J. O’Carroll’s 2,*W. Hale’s 3 ; cob, not above 15 hands, capable of carrying up to 15 stone: H. R. Denizes’ I, J. Whitmore’s 2, R. Hunter’s 3; cob, canable of carrying up to 12 stone: E. A. Booth's 1, R, Hunter's 2, H. D. Flynn’s 3. Jumping Competitions. — Maiden hunter: R. Mellsop’s 1, J. Banks’ 2, W. G. Crosby’s 3 ; Dominion hunter: J. O’Connor’s 1, R. Mellsop’s 2, E. A. Booth’s 3 ; heavy-weight hunter : S. A. Audley’s 1, R. Mellsop’s 2, J. Banks' 3; light-weight hunter: L. James’ 1, J. Banks’ 2, J. O’Connors’ 3 ; boy rider: J. O’Carroll 1, C. Christian 2, A. Ingley and M. Bricknell 3 ; bare-back rider ' J. O’Carroll 1, L. James 2, R. Mellsop 3; champion hunter: J. O'Connor’s 1, L. James’ 2, R. Mellsop’s 3; lady rider (astride): M is! = E. O’Connor and Miss K. O'Carroll 1, Miss Macdonald and Miss F. Ingley 3; boy rider: R. Foote 1, M. O’Connor 2, W. Neil 3 ; girl rider : A. Martin 1, M. Beaver 2, I. Wilkins .3 ; pony leaping : R. Foote’s 1, L. James’ 2. Gosper’s 3.

HORTICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL. Cookery.—2lb loaf (yeast) : Mrs M. White 1, Mrs J. Newman 2 ; 21b loaf (wheatmeal) : Mrs J. Newman 1, Mrs A. H. Rogers 2 ; plate of six plain scones : Miss Pratt 1. Mrs Rogers 2, Mrs Rowling h.c. ; plale of six currant scones : Miss Pratt 1; Madeira cake : Mrs A. H. Rogers 1; home-made fruit cake: Mrs J. Newman 1; best pound cake : Mrs J. Newman 1, Mrs R. Rowling 2 ; seed cake : Mrs A. H. Rogersi 1; jam sandwich: Miss Macdonald 1. Mrs Newman 2, Mrs Bertelson h.c. ; jam roll: Mrs J. E. Smith 1, Mils: A. H. Rogers 2 ; sponge sandwich : Mrs A. H. Rogers 1, Mrs C. Bertelson 2, Mrs C. H. Hudson h.c.; shortbread : Mrs J. Newman 1, Miss Pratt 2 ; gingerbread : Mrs A. H. Rogers 1; cream puffs : Mrs R. Rowlings 1, Mrs C. Bertelson 2 ; pikelets : Miss Pratt 1.

Preserves. —Two bottles fruit, one variety: Mrs M. Dudding 1 and 2; two bottles fruit, two varieties: Mrs M. Dudding 1 and 2; three bottles fruit, three varieties : Mi’s M. Dudding 1 and 2.

Garden Produce.—Up-to-date Potatoes :R. S. Hutchinson 1: round potatoes : R. S. Hutchinson 1, Miss H. Tizard 2 ; brown Spanish onions : Mrs ESmallfield 1, F. Paul h.c.; straw Spanish onions: Mrs J. Newman 1; commercial onions : J. B. "McMillan 1, Mrs M. yvilliams h.c. pumpkins (quality) . J. B. McMillan 1; yellow marrows : R. S. Hutchinson .1; parsnips • Mrs E. Mai tin 1, J. B. McMillan 2, T. J. Pen - nell h.c.; parrots: J. B. McMillani 1. T. J. Pennell 2 ; rhubarb : Mrs E. Martin 1, R. S. Hutchinson 2 ; tomatoes : R. S. Hutchinson 1, Mrs J. Newman 2, Mrs S. Blacklaws h.c.; lettuce : Miss G. li-'win 1, Mrs H. Downs 2 ; green G. Irwin 1; French beans: J. B. McMillan 1, Mrs H. Downs h.c.; beet, turnip-rooted: Miss G. Irwin I, J. B. McMillan 2; shallots: Mrs E. Smallfield 1, R. S. Hutchinson 2, J. B. McMillan h.c.

Field Produce and Fruit.—Swede tu’nips : Phillips Bros. 1 ; mangolds . D. McKay 1,2, and h.c.; feed maize : .J. B. McMillan 1; dessert apples: Miss H. Tizard* 1; lemons: Mrs E. Martin 1; hens’ eggs (heaviest) : Mrs R. Bennett 1, L. Schultz 2. Floral.—Hand, bouquet Mrs M. Dudding 1, Miss D. Dudding 2; shower bouquet: Mrs M. Dudding 1 and 2 ; Sweetpeas: Mrs S. Blacklaws 1, Mrs P. R. Henry 2; Buttonholes: R. S. Hutchinson 1, Miss ’G. Irwin 2, Miss D. Dudding h.c. ; six varieties cut flowers: Mrs M. Dudding 2 ; twelve varieties cut flowers : Mrs Bktcklaws 1 ; dahlias : Mrs Blacklaws 2 ; delphiniums : Miss D. Dudding 1. Mrs M. Dudding 2; phlox drummondi: Mrs Blacklaws 1, Miss D. Dudding 2. Mrs M. Dudding h.c. Needlework.—Afternoon apron: Mrs W. El G. Willy 1, Miss B. White h.c.; child’s dress : Miss B. Parker 1, Mrs L. M. Murray 2, Miss B. White h.c. • child’s bonnet : Mrs L. M. Murray 1 ; child’s petticoat: Mrs W. E. G. Willy 1, Mrs M. Williams 2, Mrs L. M. Mu<ray h.c. ; knitted sox : Mrs L. M. Murray 1 ; sofa cushion (unwashable) : Mrs C. Bertelson 1, Mrs 0. J. Williams 2, Mrs J. C. Mclntosh h.c.; washing cushion cover: Miss G. Downs 1; pil-low-shams : Mrs J. Newman 1, Miss M. Downs 2 ; tea cosy : Mis,s G. Downs 1, Miss B. Parker 2, Mrs R. S. Hutchinson h.c. ; point lace : Mrs L. Tizard I, Mrs H. Tizard 2; toilet mats: Mrs J. F. Kerby 1 ; crocheted article (white) : Mrs J. Bratlie 1; embroidered article of underwear : Miss M. Parfitt t, Mrs Buchanan 2; tray cloth, crochet: Mrs J. Newman 1, Mrs E. H. Phelps . 2 ; tray cloth, embroidered : M's.s G Downs 1, Mrs J. Newman 2 ; suppercloth, crochet: Mrs J. Newman 1, Mrs A. P. Ingley 2, Mrs E. H. Phelps h.c.; supper cloth: Miss G. Downs 1, Miss M. Downs 2 ; table centre, crochet: Mrs J. C. Mclntosh 1, M<ss M. )Vhitc 2; table centre, em-

broidered : Miss B. Parker 1, Mrs JNewman 2, Miss M. Downs.?, c.; threecake D’Oyley, crochet: Miss B. Parker 1, Mrs J. F. Kerby 2, Mrs J. Newman and Mrs W. E. G. Willy h.c.; Camisole, crochet : Mrs W. E. G. Willy 1, Miss E Mitchell 2 ; camisole, embroidered: Miss B. Parker 1, Mrs Hendry 2; Lady’s nightdress, embroidered : Mrs E H. Phelps 1, Mrs F. Basson 2; lady’s nightdress, crochet: Mrs W. E. G. Willy 1. School Work.—Freehand drawing, Standards V. and VI. : Miss M. Parfitt. Pipirpa. 1 ; Kopuarahi school 2 and h.c. Standards 111. and IV:: Kopuarahi school 1,2, and h.c. Writing ; Standard VI.: Eileen Cream, Turua, 1 ; Fred Gray, Turua, 2 ; Mary McLaren, Turua, h.c. Standard V: H. McAlustie. Turua, 1 ; M. Gray, Turua, 2 ; K. Truelove, Turua, h.c. Standard IV.: R. Boneham, Turua, i ; Kopuarahi school 2; A. Truelove, Turua, h.c. Standard HI.: Kopuaijahi school 1 and 2. Standard II.: Kopuarahi school 1 and 2. Standard I.: Kopuarahi school 1. Plain Sewing: Standards V. and VI. : May Keith, Pipiroa, 1 ; unknown 2. Standards 111. and IV. : Kopuarahi school 1 and 2. Essay: Rona Taylor 1, Freda Thompson 2, Francis Luke h.c. Map of North Island of Ne,w Zealand : Kopuarahi school 1 and 2. Plasticine work: Kopuarahi school 1.