HAURAKI A. & P. SHOW

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVII, Issue 5060, 3 December 1926, Page 2

HAURAKI A. & P. SHOW

PEOPLE’S DAY AT PAEROA. MANY FINE EXHIBITS. KEEN COMPETITION EVOKED.

Officers: Patron, Mr W. J. Hall; president, Mr H. J. Hare; vice-presi-dents, Messrs A. F. Thorp, C. Stembridge, J. W. Silcock ; chief stewards, Messrs C. Stembridge (cattle), W. F, Johnstone (horses), and J. W- Silcock (gates) ; c Q JI steward, Mr N. Beattie ; executive committee, Messrs E. W. Pdrritt, J. P. Findlay, D. Sheehan, G. Buchanan; Eugene Shaw, W. J. Hall, P. R. Hubbard, N. Beattie, E. P. Fathers, K. Sly field, C. Stembridge, W. L. N. Lawrence.

The Judges: Sheep, Mr Frank Woodward, Mt. Albert, Auckland; cattle, Jerseys, Mr T. D. Reid, Glenbrook, Waiuku ; Friesians, Mr J'. H. Wilson, Hamilton; Shorthorns, Mr F. Woodward; milch stock, Mr. F. W. Walters, Springdale. Horses: Mr R. Allen Bent, Puketurua. Baby Show : Sister Potterton, Thames. Decorated Bicycles : Mrs C. P. Toplissi and Mr J. Rickard.

Perfect weather prevailed for the People’s Day of the Hauraki A. and P. •Association’s show' yesterday. Leng before mid-day a steady crowd of people made its way to the domain, On arrival there was plenty to hold one’s attention for the rest of the day. In the 'show-ring the riding and. driving events proved a great .attraction, and small wonder. Seldom, if ever, has such horseflesh been seen in a showring at Paqroa. The various sideshows appeared to be doing a “roaring” business, and many nimble coins were passed across to the glib attendants while the competitor tried his luck. The children found a hayen of delight on the mexry-go-round. The. picturesque' trees in the; domain were eagerly sought after by picnickers, who found the shade a welcome relief from the- sun’s glare. Judging commenced promptly to time, and with the exception pt the ring events, was concluded about 1 o’clock.

The whole o'f the arrangement on both days passed off without a hitch, and the president (Mi' H, J, Hard), the secretary (Mr E. Edwards), and the army of officials, were the recipients of congratulations on all sides;

THE OFFICIAL OPENING.

Speaking from a motor-car, the president introduced Mr A. M. Samuel, M.P., and called upon him to formally open the 28th Hauraki A, and P. Show to be held at Paeroa.

Mr Samuel, who was warmly received, said that he was honoured to be invited to perform the ceremony, and he wished to expr.ess grateful thanks on behalf of the association to ,all who had assisted and supported the show. The, entries were not as numei'ous as in past year& w but quality x'eigned supreme. The drop in the price, of dairy produce and the backwardness of the season were, no doubt, contributing factors. In a country like New Zealand the,re were small grounds 'for. pessimism. The outlook at present was brighter than it had been fox - some time. He made a special appeal to the business; people to give more assistance to shows, which should be fostered and cjicouraged. The association did all it could to give the public a good day. Th© value of shows from an educational standpoint whs large, and children should be encouraged to take an intelligent interest in their district shows. The farmers were the backbone of the country, a t nd held the distinction of supplying 95 per cent, of the total production of. the country’s wealth. In. declaring the show open Mr Samuel congratulated the association on carrying on throughout the war period, and expressed the hope that it would continue, to prosper and increase in size and importance. It was a 'revelation to see such a large and happy crowd, and it was hoped that th© public would stick to the association and help it all they could. THE GRAND .PARADE. Probably the crowd was at its densest about 2 p.m., at which time the grand parade was held. The scene was an inspiring one. The beautiful stock, in. charge of their proud owners, mad© a wonderful display. Included in the parade were 19 Jersey cattle, 9 Friesians, 5 6 heavy horses, 23 hacks, hunters, and ponies; and 5 gigs. Shining like new coins, and gaily bedecked with award ribbons, the animals appeared to know what was required of them, and with solemn and stately steps they paraded before the admiring gaze of the large crowd assemble 4. JUDGES’ COMMENTS.

It is always desirable to learn a few home truths about the stock from the judges, who are generally quite willing to make ’some comments on the different breeds.

In the sheep section the judge (Mr F. Woodward) expressed disappointment at, the small number of entries. he said that the Romney Marsh sheep he had seen were really good, well done, and true to type. Referring to the Shorthorn cattle, Mr Woodward said that the Hon. John Fisher’s champion bull was a splendid animal. The females, too, were very fine, ajid" fit to compete at any show in the Dominion.

The judge of the Friesian cattle, Mr J./ H. Wilson, expressed his keen disappointment that the entries were so few, which meant that .there was little competition. Mr J . Ward’s champion cow was a really good typey specimen, and well worthy of the championship ribbon. The stock, generally in his opinion, was scarcely up to show standard.

In the Jersey section Mr T. D. Reid admitted that he had seen Some splen-

did animal®. In the class for cows of

any age there was splendid competition, and the placed...animals were beautiful specimens of the breed. The exhibitors were to be congratulated on possessing such good stock, and it was gratifying to see .that the termers were making a big effort to surround themselves with the best Jersey blood procurable. The quality of the majority of 'the animals that he had seen was remarkably good.

The ligher horse class attracted stronger entries than the draught classes, and the competition was keen, as, in the opinion of the judge, the quality df the animals was very much better than that seen at many metropolitan shows. It was gratifying to think, commented the judge, Mr RAllen Bent, that people were continuing to take a lively interest in the breeding of thoroughbred horses. Commenting on the jumping, Mr Bent said that it ,was very good, tod would be a credit to any show. The horses, generally, were hacks, and it would be pleasing to see better animals, but the motor-car wasi gradually replacing good horses. However, the horses compared very favourably with those in other shows, and were much better than those shown recently in the shows north of Auckland where he; had had the honour of being judge.

FIRST DAY AWARDS.

Maiden hunter, over fair- hunting: hurdles : Miss L. Johnson’s Spark, 1; H. Hickey’s Tommy, second. Hunter;, 12 stone : A. M. Samuel’s El Arish, 1;; A. M. Fisher’s Tui, 2; M. McEnteeFs Colleen Bawn, 3.

SECOND DAY.

SHEEP. Thj'ee fat ewes, most money value: J. Wall’s; 1 and 2. Three fajt ewes, . most suitable for freezing purposes:; P. R. Hubbard’s, 1, G. Buchanan’s 2.. -Three fat lambs, most money value ; J. Wall’s; 1; P. R. Hubbard’s, 2. Three ; ifat lambs, most suitable for 'freezing . purposes: P. R. Hubbard’s, 1 and 2. • Romney Marsh.—Ram, any. age : P.’. R. Hubbard’s, 1. Ewe, ®iny.age (£»u’k- • ling lamb) : P. R. Hubbard’s, Land 2--Ram, any age (shorn) : G. Buchanan’s;. 1; P. R. Hubbard’s, 2. Ewe, any age ; ’ (shorn, suckling lamb): P. R. Hubbard’s, 1 and 2. CATTLE. Captain Hubbard Memorial Cup.— Group of pedigree Shorthorn dairy cattle of one bull and three females; o'f two years of age or over, exhibitor to have the option df putting in one yearling: Hon. John Fisher’s, 1; J, H. Carter’s 2.

ing judge. In the opinion o>f the judge the Dominion hunter, should be selected on its jumping alone, while the champion hunter should be chosen for type, style, and soundness, as well as jumping. '

CATTLE. Jerseys.—Junior group of pedigree Jerseys, to consist of two heifers and one bull calved since June 1, 1925 : Tom Church’s, IW. J. HaU and Son’s, 2 ; B. E. Veale’s, 3. Bull,.calved since June 1, 1924 : W. Ju Hall and Son’s Orange Dale’s Rowear’s Lio<nel, 1; Tizard Bros’, Orange Dale’s Rower’s Prince, 2. Bull, cajved since June 1, 1925 : Tom Church’s Oaklands K.C.8., 1; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale’s Enterprise, 2 ; B. E. Veale’s Premier. Best Boy, 3. Bull, any agQ: w. J. H&ll and Son’s Rower’s Beautiful Prince, I ; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale’s Rower’s Lionel, 2; Tizard Bros’. Orange Dale’s Rower’s Prince, 3. Heifer, cajved since June 1, 1925: Tom Church’s Jersey Brae Sunbeam, 1; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Elva, 2; Tom Church’s Jersey Brae Clematis, 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1925, and entered in, Thames Valley Jersey Breeders’ Oaks-: W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange D a Je Elva, 1; W. J. Hall and Son’s-Orange Dale Eventide, 2. Grade Jerseys.—H. Poland’s, 1. Milch Stock. —Two heifers, suitable for dairying purposes, calved since June 1, 1925 : Tom Church’s 1; W: J-. Hall and Son’s, 2 ; B. E. Veale’s, 3. HORSES. Draughts.—Draught mare: Henry Ward’s Queenie, 1. L’ght Draughts.—Spring cart horse, / up .to one ton: Henry Ward’s,. 1. Spring cart horse, up to haff a ton : D. J. Burgess’ Lady, 1; R. D. Eastwood’s, 2. Farm horse: D. J. Burgess’ Lady, 1; R. D. Bastwopd’s, 2. / Thoroughbreds.—Brood mare: 'H. Bush’s, 1; J. Brenan’s Machree, 2. Two-year-old: J. Erevan's Master Armour, 1; P. Corbett’s, 2 ; Morrison and Smith’s Hytide, 3. Foal: H. Bush’s, 1; J. Brenan’s,, 2. Mare* or gelding, any age : J. Brenan’s Master Armour, 1; Mrs M. Shaw’s-, 2; Morrison and Smith’s. Atapai, 3. « Roadsters. —Mare, in foal or fofal at foot: J. Handley’s Queenie, 1; D. Sheehan’s, 2. Harness Horsey,—Light horse, for combined riding and driving: McCracken’s Manukuwood, 1; H. I. Hyde’s Lonely, 2 ; P. Pippen’s Carlyle;. 3. Buggy horse, Mare or gelding, under 15.2 hands: M. Burke’s Ruby, 1.Mare or gelding, over 15.2 hands: J.Handley’s Polly, 1; H. I. Hyde’s Lone.ly, 2 ; McCracken’s Manukuwood, 3.Farmer’s .turn-out: J. Handley’s Polly"1 ; H. L Hyde’s Lonely, 2. Saddle Horses.—Hack, up to IX stone : M. McEnteer’s Colleen Bawn> 1 ; M. Burke’s Queen Comet, 2 ; Mrs M. Shaw’s 3. Hack, up to 12 stone : Mis.s L. Johnson’s Spark, 1; Mrsi M- ’ Shaw’s, 2 ; McCracken’s Manukuwood 3. Horse, suitable,for mounted rifles: M. Burke’s Ruby, 1; D. Sheehan’s, 2 ; R. D. Eastwood’s. 3. RIDING AND JUMPING.

Pedigree Shorthorns.—Group of pedigree Shorthorns, one bull and three females : Ho'n. John Fisher’s, 1; J. H. Carter’s, 2. Cow, any age : J.> H. Carter’s, 1 and 2.

Pedigree' Milking Shorthorns.— Cow, any age: Hon. ; John Fishe’r’s Pukerimu Dolly XIX., 1; Hon. John

Fisher’s Pukerimu Lucy IV., 2. Heifer, • calved since June 1, 1925 : Hon. John Fisher’s Pukerimu Fancy 6th, 1; Hon.

John Fisher’s Pukerimu Perfect, 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1924: Hon.,John Fisher’s, 1. Bull calf, calv-

ed since June .1, 1926: Hon. John Fisher’s, l.\ Hejfer calf, calved since • June 1, 1926;: Hon. John Fisher’s Pukerimu Dolly 28th, 1.

Pedgiree Jerseys.—Group of pedi- ’• gree Jersey catte, one bullimd three ■ female,s: W. J. Hall and Son’s, 1 and 2 ; W. H. Miers.’, 3. Cow, any 9ige : W.

H. Miers’ .•Jersey Brae’s Seashell, 1;

Tizard Bros’. Winnie’s Golden Viola, 2; W. H. Mier’s Jersey Brae’s Finance, 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1924, and entered in Thames Valley Jersey Breeders’ O«iks,: W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale’s Rower’s Beauty, 1; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale’s Rower’s Lady, 2. Heifer, calved ' since June; 1, 1924 : W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale’s Rower’s Beauty, 1; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale’s. Rower’s Lady, 2. Thames Valley Jersey Breeders,’ iO a iks :W. J. Hall and' Son’s Orange Dale’s Rose, 1; W. F. Johnstone’s Tirohip, Rosabell, 2. Cow or heifer in milk, calved since June 1, 1923 : W. J. Hall and Son’s- Orange Dale’s Rose, 1; W. J. Hall and Son’s

Orange Dale’s Daphne, 2 ; W. F. John- ’ stone’s Tirohia Rosabell, 3. Bull calf, calved since June 1, 1926: W. J. Hall and Son’s, 1. Heifer calf, c a Jved since June 1, 1926: W. J. Hall and Son’s, 1. Grade Jerseys.—Cow, any age : W. Marshall’s, 1; J.-" Dickson’s, 21* J. P. Findlay’s Dairymaid," 3. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1924 : A. M. Pe,nnell’s Countess, 1 ; L. A. Mahon’s Daisy, 2. House Cow, in milk: J. Dickson’s Taranaki Jim, 1; S.‘Liggins’ Primrose, 2 ; J. P. Findlay’s. 3. Pedigree Friesiams. —Group of pedigree Friesian caftle; one bull and three female,? : J. Ward’s) group, 1; B. Gwilliam’s group, 2. Cow, any age : J. Ward’s Dewdrop of Willowdale, 1; J. Ward’s Devonia Rajah', 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1924 : J. Ward’s De.vonia Congress, 1; J. Ward’s Raurel Paxton Fancy, 2. Bull, calf, calved since June 1, 1926 : B, Gwilliam’s Acacia; Prince Pontiac, I. 1 Heifer calf, calved since June. 1, 1926: B. Gwilliam’s Acacia Princess Lulu, l. v Pedigree Friesians.—Bull, calved since June 1, 1924 : J. Ward’s) Coldstream Alcartra Fobes, ,1 ; B. ?Gwilliam’s Colantha Sir Johann, 2. Heife,r, calved since June 1, 1/25 : B. Gjwilliam’s Shirley Queen Betty, 1. Grade Friesians.—Heifer, calved since, June 1, 1924 : J. W. Silcock’s Violet 1. Calves. —Hand-reared grade calf, any breed, calved since June 1, 1926 : W. Phillips’ PUinsy, 1; Jack S'ilcock’s, 2, J. ’P. Findlay’s 3. Hand-reared pedigree calf, ®jny breed, calved since June 1, 1926: B. Gwilliam’s. Acacia Prince Pontiac, "1; B. GwilPam’s Acacia Princess Lulu,. 2. HORSES. Draughts;—Entire, any age: Les. Appleby’s Brookdale Baron, 1. Ponies; —Stallion, not above 13 hands: Jas. Pe.nne’U’sl Tom Mix, 1. Pony, over 13 and under 14 hands : W. Eastwood’s Tot, 1; Jim. Silcock’s Cruiser, 2; J. W. Borne’s Dolly, 3. Pony, over 12 and under 13 hands: J. Aislabie’s Sammy’s Sister, 1; W. I.ngley’s Arizac; 2; Alf. Handley’s Mickey, 3. Pony, not 12 hands.: Jack Chamberlain’s Goldie, 1; Trevor Pennell’s Prince, 2. Pony, not above; 14.2 hands : Miss L. Johnson’s Tui, 1; W. Eastwood's Tot, 2; Les. Appleby’s Tamiti, 3. School pony : Jim Sileotek’s Cruiser, 1 ; J. Aislabie’s Sampiy’s Sister, 2; F. *W. Wayne’s Miiss Thames, 3, Pony, oyer 12 and under 13 bands': J. Aislabie’s Sammy’s Sister, 1. . . Saddle Horses. —Lady’s -hack : A- M. Fisher’s Tui, 1; M. - McEnteer’s Colleen Bawn, 2 ; Mrs H. Gillies’ Captain Glossop, 3. Lady’s hack, not /above T 5.3 hands; A. M. Fisher’s Tui, 1; M. McEnteer’s Colleen Bawn, 2; C. H. Wajford’a Snort, 3. Walking Hack : A. M. Samuel’s El Arish, 1 ; B. Myers’ Heather Bell, 2; B. D. Eastwood’s Prince, 3. Hack, up to 13 stone: B. Myers’ Heather Bell, 1; Miss L. Johnson’s Spark,. 2 ; M.- McEnteer’s Colleen Bawn, 3. Hack, up to 11 stone : A. M. Fisher’s Tui, 1; Mrs H. Gillies’ Captain Glossop, 2 ; Miss L. Johnson’s Spark, 3. Cob: Miss L. Johnson’s Tui, 1; H. Hickey’s Tommy, 2. Harness Horses.—Trotting horse; speed, action, and general appearance: H. I. Hyde’s Lonely, 1; J. Handley’s Polly, 2; P. Pippen’s Carlyle, 3. BOY SCOUT COMPETITION. First Aid: Teams of four from any troop : Paeroa No. 1 troop, 1; Manawaru, 2 ; Paeroa No. 2 tro’op, 3 ; Matamata, 4. DOGS. Smooth-haired Collie (bitch) : J. W. Silcock’s 1. I RIDING AND JUMPING. Dominion hunter: Ben. Myers? He.at.her Bell, 1; A. M. Samuel’s El Arish, 2; M. McEnteer’s Colleen Bajwn, 3. Heavy-weight hunter, not less than 13 stone: Miss L. Johnson’s Spark, 1; M. McEnteer’s Colleen Bawn, 2 ; B. Myers’ Heather Belli, 3.

Light-weight hunter, net less, than 11 stone up ; A; M. Samuel’s El Al-ish, 1; ’ A. M. Fisher’s Tui, 2 ; M. McEnteer’s Colleen Bawn, 3. Lady’s Hunter, lady rider, over jumps.: Miss Meads’ Twostep, I', A. M. Samuel’s El Arish, 2 ; A. M. Fisher’s. Tui, 3. Bare-hack rider: C. G. Wyborn, 1; Goodwin, 2; R. Kinn, 3. Lady rider (astride) : Miss McEnteer, 1; Miss L. Johnson, 2 ; Miss Fisher, 3. Lady rider, over jumps:

Miss Bell McEnteer, 1; Miss Fisher, :2 ; Miss Meads. 3. Champion hunter: B. Myers’ Heather Bell, 1; A. MSamuel’s El Arish, 2. Schoolboy rider, under 17 years, ovei’ hurdles : J. E. Silcock, 1 ; J. Aislabie, 2. Schoolboy rider, under 14 years, over hurdles: J. Silcock, 1; J. Aislabie, 2 ; G. Hill, 3. Boy rider, 15 to 20 years, who has. •nevej- won' a prize over jumps : J. W. Borne, 1 ; M. Davis, 2.

Pony Leaping.—M. McEnteer’s, Daffle, 1; I. Ellis’ Nancy, 2 ; S. Gosper’s Bluey, 3.

DECORATED BICYCLE. Boys :W. Dickson, 1; J: Dickson, 2. ..Girls : Rewa Dickson, 1.

CHAMPION ANIMALS. ’ The .following championships were awarded :— Champion Harness Horse: H. I. Hyde’s Lonely. Champion Draught Entire : L. Appleby’s Brookdale Baron. Champion Draught Mare: Henry Ward’s Queenie. Champion Hack : A. M. Fisher’s Tui. Champion Pony: Miss L. Johnson’s Tui. Champion Shorthorn Bull: Hon. John Fisher’s Pukerimu Ensign. Champion Shorthorn Cow: Hon. John Fisher’s. Pukcrijnu Dolly XIX, Champion Friesian Bull: J. Ward’s Coldstream Alcartra Fobes. ' Champion Friesian Cow: J. Weird’s Dewdrop of Willowdale. Champion Jersey Bull: W. J. Hall and Son’s Rower’s Beautiful Prince. Champion Jersey Cow : W. H. Mier's Jersey Brad's Seashell.

THE SMOKE CONCERT.

The annual smoke concert was held in the Soldiers’ Club on Wednesday

evening. The president (Mr H. J. Hare) presided over a gfed attendance, comprising judges,,' exhibitors, and members of the association. After the toast, of “Thq King” had been honoured the president extended a hearty welcome to the visitors and expressed the hope, that their stay in the town would be a pleasurable one. The object of • holding the; "smoker” in the evening of the first day of the show he said, was to enable the exhibitors and judges and members of the association to get to know each other more intimately. The social intercourse drew different expressions of opinions, and the exchange of ideas was as, necessary as it was beneficial. He asked those present to avail themselves of the hospitality offered, and hdped that they would spend an enjoyable time. In proposing the toast df “The Hauraki A. and P. Association”’Mr A. M. Samuel, M-P-, said that show associations were necessary and desirable in a dairying district, and such organisations were deserving of every encouragement and assistance. The prosperity and welfare of the Dominion were dependent on the farming community. The interests of ~the farmer and the town resident were indissoluble. The association was to be congratulated on carrying, on its fihows throughout. the war period, and the happy position it was'in to-, day was due to the indefatigable efforts of its various officers, past and present. Although this year the. entries were not so numerous as previously, the quality of the stock; was not lacking. Probably the decrease in entries could be attributed to thQ rapid changes in .the climatic conditions. In a few weeks every season of the year had been experienced, and as a consequence the 'farmer was behindhand with his work. Owing to the fall, in the price of primary products many farmers were having rather a le.an time, and could not afford to give the time and money in preparing stock Tor the show-ring; -The local association, said Mr Samuel, was to be congratulated on the unbounded hospitality meted out to exhibitors and visitors. No matter it People’s Day turne,d out to be wet, the people would still find themselves basking in the sunshine of the association's hospitality. A word of cfedit and praise was due to the womenfolk of the district, many o& whom shouldered extra work and responsibility cheerfully in orde,r .to let their menfolk give more time to their stock and have a day at the show. Ln returning thanks- Mr Hare thanked Mr Samuel 'for the eulogistic references to himself, and said that he' was proud to be. in the position of president. The only thing was that he was afraid that rhe proposer of the toast had painted too glowing a picture; Admittedly, the season had been a hard one Tor farmers, but he was optimistic enough to believe that there was a lot) of sunshine coming. The speaker thanked sincerely all the officials who had worked so assiduously towards the ■ success of the show. Grateful' thanks were also accorded the other exhibitors who had come forward, regardless of inconvenience) and expense to assist the progress of the show.

The toast of “ Th«t Judges ” was in the • able hands of Mr E. W. Porritt. He said the toast, was an important one, becausq the association was originally controlled by the local business people. The first farmer presi-' dent had been the late, Captain A. C. Hubbard. The present president had a hard row to hoe. to fill the place o’f Mr W. J. Hall, who was also a farmer and an old campaigner in the show ring, The association had always been fortunate in its selection of judges, and any suggestions put forward by them in the direction of improving the show had been, acted uponand had Droved beneficial The different judges’ li’ts were perused each year, and only the most competent were called upon to adjudicate. The aim of the association was to try and encourage the improvement of the different breeds of sto:;k. This year the farmers had been backward in coming forward with entries, the reason, no doubt, being due to the unfavourable season. The judges; to whom the sincere thanks of the association were due b.d made the awards fearlessly, a.nd without prejudice.

The judge of the horse sec tian, Mr R. Allen Bent, said that as time went on motor vehicles were geing to seriously affect the entries in the herse sections, and the man who kept a horse in the future would be, keeping tfie animal as- a novelty. Because a prize was not awarded a particular animal it did not signify that, the exhibitor had done badly. In the way of constructive criticism Mr Bent said he thought that the champion hunter class was placed too early in thq catalogue, and suggested that it might be put on later in the afteinoon of People’s Day. He was agreeably surprised to see such a splendid collection of thoroughbred hotses in the show-ring.

Mr Frank Woodward, judge of the sheep and Shorthorn cattle, said, that he was sorry the entries in r both his departments had not been more numerous. He suggested that more

judging should be carried out oruthe first day of the show. It ga t ve him pleasure to congratulate the officials on the efficient and adequate arrangements made, and he trusted that the association would have a very successful show.

In proposing the toast of “The Exhibitors” Mr E. Edwards: said that was his pleasure a,nd privilege to come into close contact with the, exhibitors, and it was( gratifying to the associaion to find that many of the keenest in the province had come along to Paeroai The exhibitors generally displayed the acme of true sportsmanship in coming along year after year and paying large entrance fe.es. The monetary value of the prizes did not attract .them, he 'felt sure, but just that they were sporting enough to support the association. Even if the competitors, won evefy event, in most cases they would still be out of pocket. The association was proud to welcome all exhibitors, and especially those who held Royal Show honours. The ready support that was always forthcoming augured well for the success of the; local show. In response to the toast Mr A. M. Fisher said that the treatment meted out to exhibitors) at Paeroa was equal to, IY- not better than, any other received in the province. Judges’ opinions differed freely, but. he was, not the man to complain if he was jiot; always a prize winner. He looked* forward with- pleasurable, anticipation to showing at Paeroa, on future occasions.

Mr Ben. Myers supported the; remarks of the previous' speaker, and said that although he had shown horses at Paeroa in the days) gone by it was his first personal! appearance, and 'from the splendid treatment he; had received it would nofc be his last. The lot of the-exhibitor was usually a happy one, and although prize-win-ning honours were always agreeable, one could not expect’ to win always. The good friends one met as an exhibitor and a competitor were worth going a. long way to obtain- He expressed the hope that: the association would continue to prosper, and although an- unfavourable season had been experienced he believed a bright future awaited those who persevered.

The toast of “The Visitors” was ably proposed by Mr W. J. Hall and responded to by Mr H. A. Bell, of Cambridge.

Mr Bell congratulated the association on the success of its 28th -annual show, and expressed the hope that the association would continue to flourish, as, in his opinion, there was nothing to equal® the rivalry of competition in the show-ring to help the improvemeait in breeding. Agricultural 'and pastoral- siiows. were not appreciated as they should be. Men like Messrs W. J. Hall and T. Church, by visMthg shows all over the country, did a great deal of good ; but the small men did not exhibit as much as they should. Referring to thq horess, Mr Bell-said that he could not understand the . smallness of the entries. There was a great demand, despite the popularity df the motor, for all classes pf good horses, and any man who took- the trouble to breed good animals was well rewarded. The horse wa.s coming into its own again in this country, just as it hh|d in other countries. An item of friendly criticism that he would like to offer concerned thq fences. Good big hurdles made good horses and good jumping. Mr B. Myers, whose name was also coupled with the toast, endorsed Mr Bell’s criticism of the fences. He thanked the officers of the show ’for the welcome extended to him, and expressed the opinion that nothing tended to unite town and country as much as agricultural shows. The toast of “The Press” was posed by Mr W. E. Ward amd responded to by Messrs H. Bauff (Auckland Sta.r), C. Cuming: (Dairyfarmer), and W. L. Lawrence (Gazette).

The Function closed with an expression of thanks by the president for the untiring work Of the stewards, who had carried out their arduous duties faithfully and well. Included in those who contributed to the harmony of the evening were Messrs E. Edwards, song; L. Hare, song ; A, M. Samuel, M.P., anecdotes ; J. W. Cathro, recitations:; Robinson, humorous stories. Mr C. T. Mettam acted as accompanist.