THE SHOW.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 5361, 7 December 1928, Page 2

THE SHOW.

FARMERS’ DAY AT PAEROA.

Exhibits of High Standard.

Keen Competition Throughout.

Officers. —Patron : Mr A. M. Samuel, M.P. President: Mr P. R. Hubbard-Vice-Presidents: Messrs A. J. Andrews, D. G* McMillan, G. Buchanan, B. E. Veale. Chief Stewards: Cattle, Mr D. G. McMillan; horse, Messrs E. P. Fathers and D. Sheehan; gate, Mr A. J. Andrews; baby show, Mr. R- SCarden. Executive Committee : The officers, chief stewards, and Messrs JA. Reid, H. J. Har.e, and C. M. Gee. Secretary and Treasurer.: Mr Edwin Edwards.

Judges.—Horses: . Thoroughbreds, Mr F. Marshall, Morr-insville ; Hunters and Light Horses, Mr C. C. Munro, Clevedon ; Draught Horses and Ponies, Mr F. Marshall. Cattle: Jersey, Mr A. E. Missen, Hamilton; shorthorn, Mr I. Hunt, Te Arqha; Friesian, Mr G. M. Watt, Cambridge ; Fat Cattle, Mr F. R. Seddon, Hamilton; Milch Stock, Mr I. Hunt. Sheep: Mr F. R. Seddon. Pigs : Mr T. C. Arnold, Paeroa. Baby Show, Nurse C. K. Sheridan, Turua.

The Hauraki A. apd P- Association held its thirtieth annual Show in the Paeioa Domain on Wednesday. Favoured with ideal weather, there was a very large attendance of the public, and as’the entries for practically all the classes were in excess of previous years, and competition was as keen or. keener, the show was an unqualified success. In the Jersey cattle section the number of entries exceeded those at the Royal Show, Palmerston North, the Auckland, and Waikato shows, and almost equalled the number at the recent Te Aroha show.

The whole- qf the arrangements passed off smoothly, and tihe officials were the recipients of cqngratuiatlons from numerous exhibitors who have had experience of other, ’shows.

The Paeroa Domain proved an ideal place for picnicking, and many groups were noticed with theii; cars drawn up near the shady trees. The attendance of the public was quite up to that of previous years, but some members of the association expressed disappointment, and wondered why, with *he splendid day and greater attraction than ever before, the attendance was not very much larger.

Frqm early morning there was plenty to hold the attention. Judging of the cattle at the saleyarfis commenced on time, and in the showring there was the more spectacular' horse events, while throughout the day the numerous side-shqws commanded attention. The ring events were some.what late in starting, owing, to the fact that some competitors and judges c.ame by train. The large number of entries and the keenness of the competition delayed the programme, and many spectators had tq leave while interesting contests were in progress.

The Grand Parade was ap inspiring spectacle. The pick of the gattle of trite province marched round the ring as though they realised that they were on show and fully deserved the ribbons they proudly carried. The parade was led by 34 Jerseys, and there followed eleven Friestans, a Shqrthor.n, eight ponies, thirteen hacks, nine heavy horses, apd six harness horsed. JUDGES’ COMMENTS. Commenting on the entries in the sheep section, the judge, Mr F. R. Seddon, of Hamilton, said that, generally, the exhibits were very good. Most cf those entered in the classes fqr freezing purposes were, however; heavier than was desirable. The lambs were particularly good, especially those of the class required by butchers. Both Mr. J. W- F. Mcßeth’s ram and Mr G. Buchanan’s ram hogget were fine animals. The judge of the pigs, Mr T. C. Arnold, of Paeroa, was enthusiastic about the two Devon pigs entered by Mr M. Walton-Smith, and while observing that most of the other pigs were really good, he commented oh the fact that few of them had been done up for. show purposes. Sqme of them had so much scurf that if exhibited in some places would be ordered to be taken away. The Jersey cattle, comprising as they did many animals which have been exhibited in the shqw-rings throughout the North Island, received satisfactory comment from the judge, A. E. Missen, of Hamilton. His entries in the official judge’s book were all laudatory, and he commented favourably Qn the strength of the classes. From his entries 'it is apparent that most of the pedigree Jerseys would be hard to beat in any showring in the Dominion.

Mr G. M. Watt, of Cambridge, was surprised at the keenness of the competition in the pedigree Friesian classes, and expressed pleasure at the quality of the exhibits. Mr John Ward’s bull, Woodcrest Dutchland of Oakview, was a splendid animal, worthy of being shown anywhere. The three-year-old bulls were also very good, and the yearling heifers would be hard to beat anywhere. No comments were made by Mr I. Hunt, of Te Aroha, on the milch stoc.k beyond the fact that there were some nice cows, and that some of the entries were really pedigree cows and should not have been included.

Concerning the hqrses, Mr F. Marshall, of Morrinsville, who judged many of the classes, commented on the smallness of entries in the draught section, but observed that sqme of them were quite good, par-' ticulariy the young horses. This was gratifying. The same remarks applied to the light draught classes, but the roadster classes, were poter. The thoroughbreds were just “pretty gqod.” In the pony classes the competition was satisfactory and the en-tries-of a high standard* 1

It .was not necessary to go to the judge of the riding and jumping events for comment on the etandbrd of these exhibits, as almost all the horses are well knqwn in evefry important show-ring, in the province. Mr B. Myers, whose hobby Is riding in such contests, observed that the competition at Paeroa seemed to him to be harder than anywhere else in the Dominion. Paeroa was <»e of the few shows that attracted all the best horses and riders, with the result' that in numbers and in standard the Paeroa Show had the greatest competition he had ever been up against. LIST OF AWARDS. The following awards were made: — SHEEP. Three Fat Wethers, most mopey, value (shorn): W. H. Wight’s* 1. Three Fat Wethers, most suitable for - freezing purposes (shorn): W- H. Alley’s, 1 and 2; W. H. Wight’s 3Three Fat Ewes, most money value (shorn): W. H. Wight’s, 1; J. Walls’. 2. Three Fat Ewes, most suitable fqr freezing purposes (shorn): W. H. Wight’s, 1; J. Walls’, 2. Three Fat Lambs, most money value: W- H. Wight’s, 1; G. Buchanan’s, 2. Three Fat Lambs, most suitable for Breezing purposes :P. R. Hubbard’s, 1; W. H. Wight’s, 2; P. R. Hubbard’s 3. Romney Marsh. —Ram, any age: J. W. F. Mcßeth’s Becbfield; 1; G. Buchanan’s, 2. Ewe, any age (suckling lamb): P. R. Hubbardfe, 1; G. Buchanan’s, 2 and 3; Ram, any age (shorn): G. Buchanan’s, 1; P. R. Hubbard’s 2- Ewe, apy age (diorn, suckling, lamb) : P. R. Hubbard’s 1/ and 2. Ram Hogget : G. Buchanan’s, 1; J. W. F. Mcßeth’s, 2. Ewe Hogget: J. W. F. .Mcßeth’s, 1; P. R: Hubbard’s, 2. , PIGS. Best Breeding SOW, any breed: M. Walton-Smith’s, 1; H. Wood’s, 2. Best Sow, with litter (no less than six), any breed: G. Buchanan’s, 1 and 2. Large White Pigs.—Boar, anv age': H. Wood’s, 1. Spw, over 12 months old : H. Wood’s, 1; M. Walton-Smith’s, 2. Boar, under 12 months old: H. Wood’s, 1. Devon.—Boar, over 12 months: M-Walton-Smith’s, 1. Sow, over 12 months: M. Walton-Smith’s, 1. CATTLE. Captain Hubbard Memorial Cup : To be competed for. annually in rotation by groups of Jersey, Ayrshire, Shorthorn, and Friesian pedigree cattleGroup of Pedigree Jersey Dairy Cattle, group to consist of one bull and thren. females of two years of age or eyej. with option of one yearling: W. H. Miers’ Group, .1; W. J. Hall and Son's Orange Dale Nft 2 Group, 2 ; W. H. ■Miers’ Group, 3. Judge’s comments: An exceptionally fine bunch of groups. The Ist prize would be difficult to beat anywhere in the .Dominion. The sec.ond group also of good quality, j Pedigree Jerseys.—Group of Pedigree Jersey Cattle, to consist of 'one bull and) three females cf two years of age or over, with option, of one yearling : W. H. Miers’ Group, 1; W. J. Hall apd Son’s Group, 2; W. H- Miers’ Group, 3.. Junior Grqup of Pedigree Jerseys, of two heifers and one bull calved since Ist June, 1927: B. E. Veale’s Tirohia Group, 1; W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Group, 2; G. Buchanan’s Kelvin Group, 3. First group nice even lot of good type, showing quality. Bull, calved since Ist June, 1926 : W, H. Miers’ Almadale Golden Ruler, 1; yj. j. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Duplex. 2 ; Hofmann and Rogers’ Rower’s Pajadiih. 3. A strong class. Bull, calved since Ist June, 192 f ;F. S- Veale’s Sensation of Tamahere, 1; J. A. Saunders’ Kingsmore Bouncer, 2; W. J. Hall and. Sqn’s Orange Dale Charm’s Braze, 3. Bull, any age: W. H. Miers’ Willonyx Oxford Lad (Imp.), 1: W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Enterprise, 2; F. S. Veale’s Master of Tamahere, 3. Exceptionally good* True to type, showing character. Worthy to compete at any show in the Dominion. Heifer, calved since Ist June, 1927 ; W- H. Miers’ Almadale Stylish Lady, 1; B. E. Veale’s Tirohia Supreme, 2 ; B. K. Veale’s Tirohia Fredric.a, 3. Cfflw, fitly age: W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Alice, 1 and Champion ; W. H- Mterfi* Jersey Brae Seashell, 2 and l Reserve Champion; W. H. Mier’s Te Rapa Lad’s Perfection, 3. A splendid line of show animals. Heifer, calved since Ist June, 1926: W. H. MieM* Sea Lord’s Brownie, 1; w. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Wireless, 2; W. J. . Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Cyclem, 3. Heifer, c.alved sipce Ist June, 1926 : Hofmann and Rogers, 1. Bull, calved since Ist July, 1926 : Hofmann and Rogers’ Rower’s Paladin, 1 • w. F. Johnstone’s, 2 ; J. Craig’s Orange Dale Don, 3. Heifer, calved since Ist July, 1926: Hofmann and Rogers’, 1 and 2 ; Jack Chamberlain’s Jenny Of Tamahere, 3. Cow or. Heifer, ip Milk, calved since Ist June, 1925 : W. H. Miers’ Noble’s Delight, 1 ; W. J. Hall aiid Son’s Flax Park Mary, 2; G. Buchanan’s Kelvin Melba, 3. Bull Calf, calved since Ist June, 1928 : Hofmann and Rogers’. 1 ; J. A. Sanders’, 2 and 3. Heifer Calf, calved since ist Jane, 1928 : Hofmann and Rogers’, 1; Jack Chamberlain’s Jenny of Tamahere, 2 i Jack Chamberlain’s Brightness Tamahere, 3.

Grade Jerseys.—Heifer, calved since Ist June, 1927 : Mrs M. Shaw’s Trixie, 1 ; W. Muir’s Rita, 2 ; L. A. Mahon’s Nancy, 3. Cow, any age’: Jack Dickson’s, 1; w. Muir’s Maggie, 2; Mrs M. Shaw’s Dixie, 3. Heifer, calved since Ist June, 1926: L. Mahon’s Nancy, 1.

Shorthorns.—Heifer, calved since Ist June, 1927: J. Pease’s Bnooikside Primrose, 1; j. Pease’s Brookside Lady, 2.

Pedigree Friesians.—Grqup of Pedigree Friesian Cattle, of one ball and three females of two eyars of age 01*

over, with option of one yearling:, John Wardfs Group, 1; W. McKee’s " Turua Group, 2. Bull, calved since Ist June, 1926 : James Ward’s Woodcrest Sylvia Paul, 1; W. L. Gread’s Devonia Alcartra Pietje, 2; W- Mc.Kee’s, 3. 'Bull, calved since Ist June, 1927. W. McKee’s, 1. Bull, any age John Ward’s Woodcrest Dutc;hland of , Oakview, 1 and Champion; James W&rtfs Woodcrest Sylvia Pau], 2 and Reserve Champion ; W. L. Gread’s Devonia Alcartra Pietje, 3. Heifer, calved since Ist. June, 1Q27: W. Mc,Kee’sjoan Cojantha Model, 1; John Ward’s Devonia Alcartra Fairy, 2; John Ward’s Devonia Afoartra Snow Queen, 3. Cow, any age: E. Ward’s Mipnie of Bracken, 1 and Champion; JOhn Ward’s Devonia CoJantha Fancy. 2 ; John Ward’s Devonia Lassie Paxton, 3 ; W- McKee’s, h.c. Heifer, calvsince Ist June, 1926 : John Ward’s Devonia Princess Nancy, 1 and Reserve Champion. Heifer, calved since Ist June, 1927. W. McKee’s, 1 and 2. ■ Ccjw, any age : James Ward’s Queenie, 1 1. Heifer, calved since Ist June, 1926 : James Ward’s Queenie, 1. Milch Stock.—Two Heifers, suitable > for. dairying purposes, calved since Ist June, 1927: B. E. Veale’s, 1; W. Me--2; G. Buchanan’s, 3. Heifer, ’ any breed, forward in cjalf: G. Buchanan’s, 1 and 2- House Cow in Milk. Jack Dickson’s, 1; Mrs M. Shaw’s Mascot, 2. Dairy Cbw, nqt eligible * for pedigree classes: Jack Dicksons, ' f; W. Muir’s Maggie, 2; Mrs M. ‘Shaw’s Dixie, 3. Grade Heifer, any tbreed, in milk: Will Dickson’s, 1. Fat Cattle.—Cow or Heifer, of most money value: W. H. Wight’s, 1 and 2. u (Jalves. —Hand-reared Grade Calf, r any breed, calved since Ist Jude, ’ 1928: - Jack Dickson’s, 1; Muriel Mills’ FOlly, 2; Tom Charlesworth’s Molly, 3. Hand-reared Pedigree Calf, any breed, t calved since Ist June, 1927: . Mervyn Hanlen’s Glenvale’c l Dukes, 1; G. M» Wilson’s Gillie, 2; l Jack Chamberlain’s Brightness of Tamahere; 3. HORSES. > ’ Draughts.—Draught Gelding, any age: C. E. Foot’s Jock, 1; C. E. Foot’s Dandy, 2. Draught Foal: J. Thomas’, 1. Draught Mare, any age, in foal <* ' foal at fc«ot: J. Thomas’,l. Draught S Mare (dry): Edwin Ward’s Queepie, 1. <Pair Medium Draughts: C. E. Foot’s and Dandy, .1; Edwin Ward’s RQueenie and Royal, 2. ‘ Special Eight Draught Class, to be shown in harness and driven. —Spring Cart Horse, mare or geldfng, up to one ton: C. E. Foot’s Jock, 1; Edwin ■ Ward’s Queenie, 2. Spring Cart Horse, mdre or gelding, up to 'half a ton: D. ' J. Burgess’ Lady, 1. Pair Light Spring Waggon Horses: Edwin ■ Ward’s, 1. Horse, mare or gelding, suitable for farm wcjk, ridipg, driving, and: ploughing: D. J. Burgess’ .‘Lady, 1* Thoroughbreds.—Brood Mare, any age, in foal or with foal at foot: Wyn. ' Edwards’ Lady Vioja, 1; Mrs M. Shaw’s Silver Bonus, 2. Two-year-oldl: H. I. Spinks’ Anom, 1; J. Brenan’s ch. gelding, by Bisogne, 2; J. Irwin’s . Aspect, 3. Foal: Mrs M. Shaw’s CharMty, 1. Mare or Gelding, any age: Mrs M. Shaw’s Dainty Manners, 1; A. J. WalMljfe Tarrapeen, 2; J. Donaldson’s Queen Wanga, 3. Mare, any age, suit- , able for breeding: Wyn. Edwards’ ’ Lady viola, 1; Mrs M. Shaw’s Silver Bonus, 2. Roadsters.—Colt, Gelding, or Filly, foaled since Ist August, 1927: Tiiti Royal’s Piri Pono, 1; Tiiti Royal’s Arohanui, 2. Thoroughbred) Trotter, suitable for. breeding ■ trowws *. B. Wadham’s Phyllis, 1; A. >' Cam£®Gn*sf Aggie Bell, 2; B. Wadham’3 rGoi®^;.' 1 Horses. —Light Horse, for cbrmMbd riding,and driving: R. H. ? ToWSaend’s ideal, 1; G. A. Winder’s . Tattcjo, 2; A. McCracken’s Manukawood, 3. Buggy Horse; mare, or geld, Lrjn& not' above 15.2 hands: R. H. ■Townsen dte Ideal, 1; B. Wadham’s f Goldie, 2; Tiiti Royal’s Tauh'ou, 3. iftggy Horse, mare or gelding, over. 5.2 hands: G. A. Winder’s Tattoo, 1; A. McCracken’s Manukawood, 2; W. , J. Hyde’s Lonely, 3. Ponies. —Pony, not above 14 hands and over 13 hands: Jack Silcock’s Cnuiaer, 1; Tiiti Rqyal’s Oripi, 2. f Pony, not above 13 hands and over 12 hands: Percy Leach’s Bob, 1: Pony, not above 12 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl: Jack Chamberlain’s Gojdie, 1; Walter. Mills’ Sherry, 2; Harold Ryan’s Blue Peter, 3. Pony, abbve 14.2 hands, to be shown in /twb-wheeled conveyance: Gordon Nicol’s Dimple, 1; A- Gillctn’s Rocket, ' 12. School Pony: Jack: Silcock’s .< Cruiser, 1; Percy Leach’s Boib, 2; ; Jack Chamberlain's Goldie,. 3. O Saddle Horses.—‘Maiden Hack, for that have not previously won a first prize in an agricultural show. .. F. G. Goodfellow’s Midnight, 1; J‘. • T. Robinson’s Silver, 2; Miss Dowden’s Monarch, 3. Horse, mare or ■ gelding, suitable for mounted rifles, ■: between 14.2 and 1 15.2 hapdls, and cap- . able of carrying at least 14 stone: T. McMillan’s Frontingnac, 1; P. H. Clarkin’s Polite, 2; J. T. Robinson’s r Silver, 3. Lady’s Hack, to, be ridden by lady: Miss Eva Strange’s Joy 1 and Champion ; A. M. Fisher’s Tui, 2 ; 1 B. M. Myers’ Heather Belle, 3. Lady’s Hack* pot above 15.3 hands: F. G. GoodfieHow’s Midnight, 1; Mrs W. LRanatead’s Ranger, 2; A. M. Fisher’s , Walking Hack; pace, style, I and^‘action to be considered : A. M. ■Kjamuel’s EI Arish, 1 ; G. M- Darroch’s FPass- Time, 2; T. McMillan’s Frontingnac, 3. Hack, up to 13 stone : T. McMillan’s Front! ngnac, 1; Miss Eva Strangp’s Joy, 2; P. H. Clarkin’s Polite, 3. Hack, up to 11 stone: AiM. Samuel’s El Ar.ish, i; j. Thomas’, 2; F. G. Goodfellow’s Midnight, 3. Cob, not above 15 hands : Miss Dow- „• dep’s Royal, 1; Gordon Nfcol’s Dimple, .■ $; G. Buchanan’s, 3. Tmt^ng. —Trotting Horse, mare or for trotters and pacers: G. <A‘. Winder’s Tattoo, 1; W. J. Hyde’s Lonely, 2; D. J. Burgess’ Albert Cry, R RIDING AND JUMPING. Maiden Hunter, to be ridden over, ggfair hunting fences: T. McMillan’s lyFrontingnac, 1; J. T. Robinson’s gilt ver, 2. Hunter, 12 stone : S. A. Wobds’ Colleen Bawn, 1; Mrs C. C. Merrin’s Two-step, 2. Dominion Hunter: Miss BL. Johnson’s Spark, 1; Mrs C- C. •Merrin’s 2 ; J. B. Mc-Naugh-Bf Rodger, 3. Pony Leaping Compem: A. Gillon’s Rocket, 1; David ’a, 2. Heavy-weight Hunter, not

less than 13 stone up: B. M- Myeis’ Heather Belle, 1; P. H. Clarkin’s Polite, 2. Light-weight Hunter, not less than 11 stone up : A. M. Samuel’s El Arish, 1; Mrs C. C. Merrin’s Twostep, 2. Lady’s Hunter, lady rider only: A. M- Samuel’s El Arish, 1; A. M. Fisher’s Tui, 2. Bare-back Rider, over hunting fences: C. CJarkin, 1; G. Wyhorn, 2. Lady Rider (astride), not over hurdles: Miss K. Fisher, 1: Miss Strange, 2. Lady Rider, over jumps: Miss K. Fisher, 1; Mrs W. Ranstead, 2. Champion Hunter, open to all: Mrs C. C. Merrin’s Two-step, 1. Boy Rider (schoolboy), not over 16 years of age: M. Kieley, 1; David Hill, 2. CHAMPIONSHIPS. Jerseys.—Champion Bull, W. HMie:s’ Willonyx Oxford Lad ; Reserve Champion, W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Enterprise. Champion Cow, W. J. Hall and Son’s Orange Dale Alice ; Reserve Champion, W. H. Miers’ Jersey Brae Seashell. Friesians. —Champion Bull, John Ward’s Woodcrest Dutchland of Oakview ; Reserve' Champion, James Ward’s Woodcrest Sylvia Paul. Champion Cow, E. Wardfs Minnie of Bracken; Reserve Champion, John Ward’s Devonia Princess Nancy. Champion Hunter: Mrs C. C. Mer-, rin’s Two-step. Dominion Hunter: Miss L. Johnson’s Spark. • Champion Draught Mare: Edwin Ward’s Queenie. Champion Hack: Miss E. Strange’s Joy. Champion Harness Horse: G. A. Winder’s Tattoo. Champion Pony: Gordon Nicql’s Dimple. THE ANNUAL SMOKE CONCERT. For the first time the annual smoke concert tendered by the association to judges, tympetitors, and officials had to be cancelled. With the improved train service all the judges and most of the exhibitors found that they could reach their homes without delay, and as many of the officials- could not attend and others wer? tired after their strenuous day’s work, the functiqn was cancelled and an open invita-;' ticjn extended, in its stead, by the Ohinemuri Club. BOY SCOUTS COMPETITION. WIN FOR TAURANGA. The annual cppipetitlop for the W. W. Scott Cup, held by the Paeroa' troop of Boy Scouts which won the first-aid competition at the 1927 Paeroa Show, was. for, the Tauranga troOp beating the local boys by the narrow margin of two points. Dr. G. T. Smith was the judge, and senting the Cup c.c-ngratulated the troop and said that if they kept the rest of the drill up to the same high standard as the stretdher-ibearer drill they would be hard tq beat anywhere. The boys, who paraded in uniform, were as follows:— Taur.anga: R. Castles, K. Mackrell, B. Murdoch, and H. Neno. , Paeroa: L- Vernon, E. Verran, M. Charlesworth, and) R. Campbell. Mr B. C. Robbins, cihairman of the Scout Committee at Tauranga, had charges of the boys. -BABY SHOW. The Baby Show caused quite a lot of interest this year. There were no less than 24 babies entered for the three events, and the judge, Nurse Sheridan, had considerable difficulty in proclaiming the winners. ' Under six months: Mrs McNeil, 1; Mrs kurtovieh, 2. Six to twelve months: Mrs Shephard, 1; Mrs F. Handley, 2. Twelve to ,24 months: Mrs A. vhglar, 1; Mrs I. Ball and Mrs V. Young (tie) 2.