King Country Central A. & P. Association.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 645, 21 February 1914, Page 5

King Country Central A. & P. Association.

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION.

Perfect weather prevailed during both days of the third annual Show under the auapi ea oc the King Country Central A. and P. Association, held on Wednesday and Thursday. The attendance on the opening day was fully up to expectations and on Thursday from an early hour conveyance*! of every description were busily engaged in running people to the ground. Ex cellenfc train arrangements had also been made and ample provision existed for all and sundry. Taking advantage of the exceptional facilities of the grounds for the purpose of numerous family parties were to be seen picknicking under the trees along the river bark, and in view of the hot weather these appeared to have considerably the best of matters from the standpoint of comfort. The gate for tho two days works out at just about the some as last year, while the entries though rather less in number were conspicuous in quality. The arrangements for the Show were in the hands of a capable and hard working committee and stewards, and everything worked smoothly. The secretarial duties wore ably carried out by Mr L. C. Barton, to whom credit is due for the detail arrangements. The catering was in the hands of Messrs Thomson and Rutherford and was executed in a manner highlycreditable to that enterprising firm. The Te Kuiti Brass Band, under the baton of Mr A. Pattison, contributed an excellent programme on People's Day, and the members are to be congratulated on the progress made within a short period. There were a fuw industrial displavs on the ground prominent among them being those or Messrs Pomeroy and Co., coachbuilders, and Mr G. Hitchcock, concrete pipes, posts, troughs, etc. HORSES. Judges. —Draughts: Mr Thos. Holt. Carriage and harness: Mr A. H. Storey. Light horse and competitions: Mr J, Comhs. Stewards: Messrs G. Berry, G. Board, and H. V'jyco. Tho entries were hardly up to the standard of last year as far as draughts were concerned, but some very fine animals were shown, particularly among the mares. Mr Stevens was again a successful exhibitor in Beveral classes, as was Mr Garisby, while the championship award went to Mr McLean's fine mare Dolly. Hacks, hunters, and harness horses were again well represented, and the com petitions were exceptioally keen. CATTLE. Judges.—Shorthorns: Mr A. Simpson. Dairy cattle: Mr S. W. Luxford. Fat Stock: Mr J. Anderson. Stewards: Messrs C. Bnilsy and A. Cameron. Among the pedigree cattle Mr W. 0. Park was well represented by Shorthorns of a high-class, though the competition was not so keen as usual. A noticeable feature of the Shu*-, 1 were the Holstsins shown by Mr C. C. Bucklanil, championships being awarded to both heifer and hull. Messrs F, Quia and Erii;son and Co. ai- - o Iv'd very crcditabb: exhibits. Messrs Petch Bros, again hud a fine entry of pedigree Herefords, and -jructically cleared the board in the class. Some really good dairy types were tntered, Messrs Hardy Bros.' exhibits again showing to special advantage while iL wiu gratifying to see a native dairy farmer in N. Moerua represented by really good class animals. In fat cattle, Mr W. I. Hunt was very ouccessftil, while Fetch Bros, and Hardy Bros, also earned winning brackets. SHEEP. Judge. —Mr J. Hughes. Stewards.: Messrs J. C. Rolleston and P. Naisb. In the sheep classes the exhibits in point of numbers were about equal to thuso o£ la3l year, but the competi tion in the farmers' classes was still bel'iw what should bo seen in such a district as this. Among the fat sheep Mesrss Park, Fetch Bros., Shannon, and Vercoe were successful. In the farmers' classes Mesrss Gadsby, Somerville, and Park showed good stock, while in the purebreds Mr Standen's Romneys were very prominent, and Messrs C. J. Storey and P Crago showed some excellent • Lineolns. HOME INDUSTRIES. Judges, —■ Mesdames Knight and Runciman. The Homo Industries section was not so Well patronised as usual this year, notwithstanding the excellent work done by the ladies' committee ; and by Miss Graham, the secretary. However, some very fine fruit and vogetable exhibits were to be noted, while in the cooking section there was a splenr'id variety of high class material. The needlework and native exhibits were much admired, while in tho special classes some beautiful table decorations and bouquets were to bo sen. Following are the judges' awards: COMPETITIONS. Driving single horse: W I. Hunt 1, A. Board 2, J. Budge 3. Best boy rider under 14 year*: Clarence Cotter 1, Gresson Matthews 2. Neil Carpenter a. Beat girl rider under 14 years use of aide saddle prohibited: Koa Matthews 1, Annie Hobson 2, Rua Gadbsy 3. Best lady driver: Miss Ellison 1, Miss Hunt 2, Miss Shaw 3. Pony jumping under 14.2 hands and undre to be ridden by boys under 16: W. Albrechtsen 1, Clarence Cotter 2, E. M. Edkin 3. Pony 14.2 and under

THIRD AfINOAL SHOW.

HIGH CLASS EXHIBITS AND COMPETITIONS.

I type and ability to be considered: I Jos. Graham's Goldbird 1, Allan Gra- ' ham's Jean 2, Hardy Bros.' Necklet 3. Pory jumping for ponies 14.2 and under to be ridden by girls under 16: E. M. Edkins' Maurice 1. Maiden Hunters' competition: R. G. Matthews' San Toy 1, T. Clarkins Redwing 2, A. Board"s Seabreeze 3. High Jump: J. B. Hutchinson's Roy 1, T. Clarkin's Rustic 2, R. J. Cotter 3 Lady hunters' competition: T. Hinton's Beauty 1, J. 0. Taylors' Ngarara 2, J. Budge's Major 3. Huntars' competition, open: Clarkin 1, Hutchinson 2, Board 3. Stockmen's competition: W. Briscoe 1, J. Graham 2, N. Graham 3.. Lady rider: Mrs Boscawen 1, Miss Board 2. Best saddled horse: Mrs Boscawen 1. Best lady rider: Miss Board 1, Miss Hin ton 2, Miss Adam* 3. Best tandem team- Gould Bros. 1, A. Board 2, Miss Shaw 3. HORSES. Thoroughbred mare 3yrs or over: T. Hinton's Beauty 1. Trotting stallion to be driven in harness: Mrs H. Taylor' s Royal Prince 1. Pony entire 3yrs old or over, under 13 hands: A. E. Wright's Master Cobb 1. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1910: W. Gadbsy's Bright 1. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1911: W. Gdbsy's Alberta 1. Heavy gelding or mare shown in dray or spring cart: Stevens and Co.'s Nigger 1, E. Hambrook's Dick 2. Light gelding or mare shown in spring cart up to one ton: C. Stevens' Ranji 1. Best walking horse, draught mare or gelding to be led: C. Stevens' Ranji 1, H. McLean's Blossom 2. Pair of horses, mares or geldinas. shown in dray, leader and shafter: Stevens and Co'.d Nigger 1. Pair of horse, mare or geldings to be diiven: H. McLean's Blossom and Dolly 1 Best tradesman's or carrier's turnout over half-ten and up to-one ton: R. and P. Cotter's 1, Charlton and Willis 2. Best decorated tradesman's or carrier's turnout up to half ton: Self and Cooper 1. Dry brood mare: H. McLean's Dolly 1, W. J. Alexander's 2. Best yearling colt foal: A. Gadsby 1. Mare most suitable for breeding hacks: C. J. Storey's Elsie 1, J. 0. Taylor's Ngarara 2, T. Hinton's Beauty 3. Weight carrying hack, 14st or over, any age: Geo. Gray's Yorkshire 1, J. Budge's Major 2, T. Clarkin's Redwing 3. Lightweight hack up to list: W. 1. Taylor's Scamp 1, J- Graham 2, T. Clarkin'B Rustic 3. Weight carrying cob 14.1 to 14.3, 13st or over: A. Graham's Jean 1, Self and Cooper 2, B. Board's Tom 3. Lady's hack: J. Budge's Major 1, J. 0. Taylor's Nigarara 2. Best walking horse: A. Graham's Jean 1, T. Clarfcin'B Redwing 2, J. W. Seymour's Panama 3. Champion hack of King Country: G. Gray's Yorkshire. Pony mare or gelding over 13 and not exceeding 14 hands: Hardy Bros.' Necklet 1, W. 1. Hunt 2, T. Hinton's Moss 3. Pony over 12 and not exceeding 13 hands: W. I. Hunt 1, C- C. Berry 2 and 3. Pair of harness horses 15 hands or over: H. J. Free and Co.'s Raven and Tui 1, J. B. Hutchinson's Roy and Boston 2, Brisco Bros.' Mascot and Monty 3. Pair of harness horses under 15 hands: Gould Bros 1, Mias Shaw 2, A. Board 3. Mare most suit able for breeding carriage horses: J. 0, Taylor's Ngarara 1, R. Young's Pretty Polly 2. Single harness horses 15 hands or over: H. J. Free and Co.'s Raven 1, Geo. Gray's Yorkshire 2, J. Budge's Major 3. Single harness horse over 14 and u ;der 15 hands: A. Graham's Jean 1, Self and Cooper 2, Miss Shaw's Heke 3. Lady's horse and trap, to be driven by lady: H. J, Free and Co.'3 Raven 1, Geo. Gray's Yorkshire 2, H. J. Free and Co.'s Tui 3. CATTLE. Pedigree Cattle. Shorthorn cow with calf or in milk: W. G. Park's Mossrose IX. 1. Shorthorn heifer calved since July Ist, 1910: W. G. Park's Mossrose XVI. 1. Shorthorn heifer calved since July Ist, 1912: W. G. Park's Fairy Lady 111. 1, W. G. Park's Mossrose XXVII 2. Holst'ein cow with calf at foot or in milk: F Quin 1. Holstein heifer calved since July Ist, 1910: C. C Buckland's Pauline of Sunny Croft 1, C. G Buckland's Pauline Canary 2, G. G Erikson and Co 's Puhanga Belle 3 Holstein heifer calved since July Ist, 1912: F. Quin 1, C. C Buckland's Monavale Edith 2, C. C. Buckland's Eve of Monavale 3. Holstein bull any age: Buckland's Rex Dekoe of Sonny Croft 1. Aryshire bull any age: Hall Bros.'s Nora's Jim 1 Jersey bull cavled since July Ist, 1912: M. A McKenzie's Kamo Lad 1 g". J. Bevege's Excelsior 2. Hereford cow with calf at foot or in milk: Petch Bros.'Amethyst HI. 1, C Sole's Amethvsfc 2. Hereford heifer cavled since July Ist, 1910: Fetch Bros.' Leonoa XV. 1, Petch Bros.' Princess IV. 2. Hereford heifer calved since July Ist, 1912: Petch Bros.' Amythyst 1, C. Sole's Amelia 2. Hereford bull calved since July Ist, 1912: Petch Bros ' 1. Hereford bull any age: Petch Bros.' Elect XIV. 1. Grade Dairy Cattle.—Two heifers l-2yrs old, Holtseins: Hardy Bros. 1. Two heifers l-2yrs old, Jersey: Hardy Bros 1 and 2, J. W. Cleaver 3. Dairy cow any grade in milk: Hardy Bros. 1 and 2. Dairy heifer calved since July Ist, 1910: Hardy Bros. 1 and 2, N. MoeruaS. Two dairy heifers over 24 and under 33 months: Hardy

Bros. 1 and 2., Two dairy heifers over 18 and under 21 months: Hardy Bros. 1 and 2, J. W. Cleaver 3. Dairy heifer, iiver 18 and under 24 months: Hardy Bros. 1 and 2. Best general purpose cow: B. Brewer's Tinopai 1, Hardy Bros. 2. Fat Cattle. Cow or heifer any age: W. J. Hunt 1. Two bullocks calved since July Ist. 1909: Kent 1. Two bullocks calved since July Ist, 1910: Hunt 1, Pctcb Bros. 2, R. J. Cotter 3. Best pen three 2 year steers calved since July Ist, 1911: Hunt 1, Petch Bros. 2. Best pen of three yearling steers: Hardy■ Bros. 1, Petch Bros, 2. Best qualify single bullock any age: Hunt 1. R. H. McKenzia 2. 'Seat pen of three fat bullocks calved since July 1, 1910: Petch Bros 1, Hunt 2. SHEEP. Fat Sheep.'—Five wethers, longwool or longwool crosses, 21 months and not over 33 months: Park 1. Five wethers longwool or longwool crosses under 21 months: Park 1. Petch Bros. 2. Five maiden ewes longwool or longwool crosses under 21 months: Park 1, Petch Bros. 2. Five wethars not to be shorn earlier than October 15th, wool and carcase combined: Park 1. Three fat wethers heavy weights longwool cresses: Park 1, Petch Bros. 2 and 3. Three fat "wes heavy weights longwool crosses: Petch Bros. 1 and 2, Park 3.

Fat Lambs, Five fat lambs shorn, long wool crosses, bred by exhibitor: Park 1 Five fat lambs, woolly, light weights: J. F. Vercoe 1. Five fat lambs, shorn, longwool crosses, heavv weights, over 421b: A. Shannon 1. Five fat lambs 5 , woolly, heavy weights: J. F. Vercoe 1. Pet lamb: Severine Abrechtsen 1, Mary Bailay 2. Gordon Bailey 3. Farmers' Classes. —Flock Sheep.— Two Romney ewes over 21 month: Gadbsy 1 and 2. Two Romney ewe lambs, in wool: Somerville 1 and 3, Gadsby 2. Two Lincoln ewss over 21 months: Park 1 and 2, Gadsby 3. Two Lincoln ewe lambs in wool: Park 1, Gadsby 2. Five Romney Lincoln cross ewes over 21 months: Gadsby 1, Petch Bros. 2. Romneys. Two rams under 21 months: S Standen 1. One ram over 21 months: Standen 1 and 2, One ram under 21 months: Standen 1 and 2. Two ewes under 21 months: Standen 1, T. Thwaite 2 and 3. One ewe over 21 months: Standen 1, 2, and 3. One ram lamb in wool: Standen i and 2, Sommerville 3. One ewe lamb in wool: Standen 1 and 2, Gadsby 3. Lineolns. Two rams under 21 months: C. J. Storey 1, P. Crago 2, Park 3. One ram over 21 months: Storey 1. Park 2. One ram under 21 months: Storey 10. Crago 2. Two ewes under 21 months: Crago 1, Park 2. One ewe over 21 months: Storey 1 and 2, Gadsby 3. One ram lamb in wool: W. Gadsby 1. One ewe lamb in wool: Park 1, Gadsby 2. PIGS. Purebreds.—ln the whole of the 12 classes E. J. Rogers secured the places, CHAMPIONSHIPS. Holstein heifer.—C. C. Buckland's Pauline of Sunnv Croft. Holstein Bull.—Buckland's Prince Dekoe of Sunny Croft. Draught mare. —H. McLean's Dolly. JACKSON CUP. Five Romney-Lincoln cross ewes over 21 months. —W. Gadsby 1, Petch Bros. 2. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. Vegetables. Potatoes four varieties in 71b lots: Mrs N. Moerua 1, Three cabbages: Miss Lily Gillanders 1. Six carrots: Miss M. Gillanders 1. Fruit. Six dessert apples, one variety: Mrs G. Berry 1. Six cook ing apples, one variety: Mrs G. Berry 1. Plum?, dessert, 12, one variety: Miss Ellison 1. HOME INDUSTRIES. Loaf home-made bread: Miss M. R Pine 1, Miss I. M. Gillanders 2. Best loaf 1 of bome-mada bread wade by bacelor: J. Russell 1. LoaE brown bread: Miss Gillanders 1. Half-dozen oven scones: Miss Gillanders 1, Miss Lorimer 2. Half-dozen fancy scones. Miss Gillanders 1, Miss Lorimer 2, Half-dozen sausage rolls: Miss Lorimer 1, Gingerbread cake: Miss Ellison 1. Miss Lorimer 2. Half-dozen pieces shortbread: Mis? Lorimer 1, Miss Gillanders 2. Jam roll: Miss Lorimer 1, Miss F. Ringham 2. Sponge sandwich: Miss Kitty Harding 1, Miss M: Berry 2. Poundcake: Miss Lorimer 1, Miss Gillanders 2. Madeira cake Miss Lorimer 1, Misi M Berry 2, Iced and ornamenta 1 cake: Miss E. Edgar 1, Miss Gillanders 2. Dozen hen egg*: David Tapp 1, Mrs Gadsby 2. Collection of home-made sauces, chutney and pickles two of each variety: Mrs Broadfoot 1. Home-made jellies: Misß Gillanders 1 and 2. Bottled fruits: Mrs W. Gadbsy 1. Marmalade, two glasses: Mrs Broadfoot 1. Half-dozen scones by girl under 16: Miss A. Cotter 1, Mias L. Gillanders 2. Needlework. —■ Child's smocked frock: Mrs J. P. Bailey 1. Infant's knitted clothes: Mrs A. S. Gresham 1. Hand-knitted socks: Mrs H. N. Macquarie 3. Knitted lace; Mrs Macquarie 1. Crochet doyleys: Mrs Gresham 1. Crochet lace and insertion: Mrs B. Wolff 1, Mrs R. C. Jordan 2. Mount Mellick work: Mrs Broadfoot 1. Embroidery in coloured silks: Mrs Broadfoot 2. Point lace, fine: Mrs J. P, Bailey 1. Drawn thread work, fine: Miss Gillanders 1. Canvas work: Mrs R. C. Jordan 1 and 2. English or eyelet hole embroidery: Mrs Broadfoot 1 and 2. Table centre: Miss Gillanders 1, Mrs Gresham 2. Novelty pin cushion: Mrs R. C. Jordan 1- Handkerchief sachet Miss Gillanders 1, Mrs R. C. Jordan 2. Buttonholes: Miss Gillanders 1, Mrs B. Wolff 2. Dr«ssed doll for girls under 15 years: Gladys Tapp 1. Best tray cloth: Mrs Lissaman 1, Mrs B. Wolff 2. Hemstitched handkerchief : Monica Sheehan 1. Collection of native work: Mrs N. Morerua 1, J. Whitinui 2.

Public School Competition.—Best writing and drawing: Miss T. Carpenter I, Miss Annie Dooley 2. Table decoration: Miss Spencer 1. Collection of cut flowers (Mrs Hunt's special) : Mrs Broadfoot 1. Basket of flowers, children under 14: Miss A. Stevens I. Shower bouquet: Miss Spencer 1. WEIGHT-GUESSING COMPETITION. Bullock: Correct weight 5821bs. — J. R. Graham and G. Berry 5751b5, 1; G. Cleary, 5901b5, 3. Three Sheep: Total weight 2061b5. —J. Smith, Pio Pio, 207b15, J. Shaw, Kinobaku, 204Jib3, 2. SPECI' L PRIZES. Preisdent's C n, £lO 10s points prize.—Petch 1. os. 40J points, W. G. Park. 39 poi t-i; Hardy Bros., 36 i points. I F. B. Darrow'p C >p, £lO 10c, open hunters. —W. I. Taylor. Mackay and J nes' Cup, £lO 10s, lady hunters. —U' Hinton. Cotter Bros.' (.' -:p, £5 ss, fat cattle, —W. I Hunt 14 Petch Bros. 9. R. M. Somervile's Cup, £lO 10s, sheep classes. —G. W. Park 1, S. Standen 2. Dr Mcßae's Cup, £5 ss. champion King Country hack.—G. Gray. Barraud and Abraham's Cup, Shorthorn cattle-—W. G. Park. Broadfoot and Finlay's Cup, £5 ss, best lady rider. Miss Adams. C. Stevens' Cup, £5 ss, dairy cattle. Hardy Bros. Bachelors' Cup, £5 sb, best King Country lady rider. —Mrs Boscawen. Gill and Myers' Cup, £5 ss, lady rider.—Miss Adams. J. Jackson's Cup, £5 ss, Romney Lincoln ewes. —W. Gadbsy. SMOKE CONCERT. On Thursday evening a smoke concert was held in the Municipal Hall to which the judges and show officials were invited, Mr Somerville. president of the Association, occupied the chair, and was supported by Mr C. K. Wilson, member for the district, and Mr Boddie, Mayor.

The toast of the judges was proposed by the chairman, 'who said the local people were deeply indebted to the gentlemen who had officiated. In future years he hoped to see the numbers and quality of the exhibits such that the visit would repay the judges for their trouble. In replying, Mr Anderson, who adjudicated in the fat stock division, paid a tribute to the Association for the manner in which they had been treated, and made special reference to the excellent catering. He was sumewhat dis appointed with the display of stock, but believed the best had not been shown. Mr Hughes said tne sheep were a credit to any show, particularly in the Romney classes. Mr Coombs sid the judges were delighted with the treatment received. The light horses competing would do credit to any show,- and the jumping was firstclass, though some of the riding was rather rough. Mr T. HoP said the h?avy horses were few in number and in certain cases ho had to refuse to make an award in cconssquence of unsoundness. There were some fine tpyes and he believed the country was capable of raising really goo 3 horses. Mr C. K. Wilson proposed the toast of local bodies, and said he considered the men who devoted so much time to the public interests should receive something for their trouble. Mr Scholes, in reply, referred to the manner in wjhich the Show had been patronised. He thought the local support should have been more prominent. As to local bodies, the chief thing they had to consider was finance. Difficulties in that respect hampered both the Government and the local body. He was glad to see the settlers were recognising the necessity of helping themselves and were promoting loans. They could rely upon every possible assistance from the local body in their efforts. An indication of the manner in which the country was progressing was conveyed by the number of motor cars in the district. Mr Boddie said £3 a man of long experience on local hodies he appreciated the toast. Whatever the constituents of the Kical body thought, at least ninetynine per cent, of those engaged in the public work were doing their best. The speaker referred to the progress of the district during the last few years and declared that the primary necessity of the district was up-to-date means of transit. The land and the settlers were in the district, and there was no reason why land prices should not go up to £6O or £7O an acre as it had done in other districts which were no better adapted for farming. He was glad to see the number of young men associated with the Show and they should be impressed with the fact that they had a magnificent heritage in the land. There were many compensations for the man who took up public work, not the least being the satisfaction of seeinj? his district progress and leaving it better than he found it. "The Exhibitors" were proposed by Mr C. Stevens, and responded to by Messrs Storey, Petch. and Hardy. Other toasts proposed were "The Visitors," by Mr G. Berry, and replied to by Messrs Hayward and McKay. "The King Country Central A. and P. Association," by Mr Anderson, and responded to by Mr Somerville. "The Stewards," Mr Luxford Messrs Shannon, Rolleeton and Mcßae. "The Ladies," Mr Finlay Mr Bartrop; "The President," Mr Luxford—Mr Somerville; and the "Press," Mr Mostyn Jones —Mr Matthew. Songs and recitations were contributed during tbe evening by Messrs Price, Bartrop, C, K. Wilson, Rolleston, Young, and Finlay, Mr Cairns presiding at the piano.