FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW.

King Country Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 743, 6 February 1915, Page 5

FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW.

KING COUNTRY CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

HIGH CLASS EXHIBITS.

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION.

Ideal weather prevailed on J;he opening day of the King Country Central A and P Show, and a fair number attended the grounds to witness the opening of the function. People's Day on Thursday, however, was marked by threatening weather in the forenoon, but the rain which threatened did not fall, and the attendance in the afternoon was up to the average. The arrangements for the Show were in the hands of a capable committee and stewards, everything working (smoothly, the judging s.nd compations being got off well up to time, the secretarial dutiea were ably carried oat by Mr L. C, Harton, whiie the president, Mr C. Stevens, must be given a special word of praise for his efforts towards the success of the function. The catering was in the hands of Mr F. Langston, and was carried out in his usual efficient style. One or two side shows were doing business on the ground, hut chief interest centred in the competitions, and these were really well contested.

PRIZE LIST. ■♦■ ■ ~ COMPETITIONS. Driving: Mrs Lamb 1, A. Board 2. Boy rider under 14yrs: Clarence Cotter 1, Joe Cotter 2. Giri rider, under 14yrs: Rua Gadsby 1, Annie Hobson 2. Lady driver: Mrs Lamb 1, Mrs Gadby 2.'Pony jumping, 14.2 handß and under, to be ridden by boys not over 16yrs: Clarence Cotter 1, H. Poutawera 2. Stepping competition: J. H. Trinnear 1, D. McKenzie 2. Polo p0ny,'14.2 and under: H. Poutawera 1, A. Shannon 2. Pony juiiping, 14.2 and under, to be ridden by girls not over 16yrs: M. Shaw 1, Annie Hobson 2. Maiden hunters' competition: Blundell Bros. 1, T. Hinton 2, H Houghton 3. High jump for horses, catch weights H. G. Forbes 1, Blundell Bros. 2. Lady hunters' competition: J. McDonald 1, Miss Adams 2, T. Hinton 3. Hunters' competition, open: W. Taylor 1, T. Hinton 2, H. Houghton 3. Consolation hunters'competition: H. Houghton 1, W. D. Sharpies 2. Stockmen's competition: A. Weir 1, G. Berry 2. Lady rider, over three jumps: Miss Hinton 1, Miss I. Adams 2, Best lady rider over hurdles: Miss Hinton 1, Miss I. Adams 2. Best tandem team: A. Board 1, Gould Bros. 2. Best gentleman rider: W. Taylor 1, A. Board 2

HORSES Judge—Draughts: Mr W. NewelL Light horses and competitions: Mr E. Ross. Stewards: Messrs R. Frew, C. Board, G. Berry and F. B. Hardy. The horse classes at the Show are usually a special feature, and though the entrie's this season were not quite up to the record •oi previous years, class was well maintained. Among the draughts. Mr J. 0. Death's stallion Marshall King was awarded the championship, a similar distinction among the mares going to Messrs Petch Bro?.' Flash, while Messrs Thomassen, Gadsby, Mackay, Hattaway, and others also had fine exhibits, Mr Hattaway securing a championship with a spring cart horse In the harness horse classes. Messrs Free and Co.'a well-known pair Tui and Raven again earned marked distinction, while Messrs Board and Gould Bros, showed good exhibits. The hacks and hunters were again strongly represented. In the hunters' competition?, Messrs Blundell Bros, W. I. Taylor and J. McDonald were successful, while hacks shown by Messrs C. H. Houghton, A. Ormeby and others were a fine lot.

HORSES. Thoroughbred mare: C, J. Storey 1, F. Cooney 2, Draught entire, 4yrs and over: J. 0. Death's, Marshall King 1 and champion, J. J. Thomassn 2. Draught with foal at foot: Petch Bros. 1 and champion, W. Gadsby ?-. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1911: S. Mackay 1. Best foal: Petch Bros. 2. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1912: Petch Bros. 1, S. Mackay 2. Filly foaled since August Ist, 1913: S. Mackay. 1. Uolt foaled since August Ist, 1913: Petch Bros. 1, W. Gadsby 2, Heavy gilding or mare: Gadsby 3, Tumohe 2. Light gelding or mare: V. Hattaway 1 and champion, F. Hardy 2. Best walking horse: S. Mackay l f Tumohe 2. Pair of horses, shoW.i in dray: Tumohe 1. Pair of horses, mediums: R. Frew 1, F. Hardy 2. Three-horse plough team: Tumohe 1, Hardy 2. Farmers' general utility horde: Hardy 1, Free and Co. 2, J. Pratt 3. Best tradesman's or carrier's turnout: H, Douglas 1. Dry brood mare, draught: W. Gadsby 1, S. Mackay 2. Mare most suitable for breeding hacks: C. Storey 1, T. Hinton 2. Weight-carry-ing hack: 14storover: H. Houghton 1, G. Gray 2. Light-weight hack, up to list: C. Srorey. 1, Gould Bros. 2. Weight-carrying cob, 14.1 to 14.3 hands, 13st or over: J. Pratt 1, Lady's hack: A. Ormsby 1, J. McDonald 2. Best walking horse: Miss I. Adams 1, C. Storey 2. Champion hack of King Country: H. Houghton 1." Pony, mare or gelding, over 13 and under not exceeding 14 hands: A Shannon 1,- A Board 2. Pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 13 hands: W Hunt 1. Old and Jacob 2. Pair of harness horses, mares of geldings, 15 hands or over: H J Free and Co's Tui and Raven 1. Pair harness horses, mares or geldings, under 15 bands: Gould Bros. 1, A Board 2. Mare most suitable for breeding carriage horses: J Spencer 1. Single harness horse, mare or gelding, 15 hands or over: H F-ree and Co's Raven 3, H J Free ar.d .Co's Tui 2. Single harness horse, mare or geldnig, over 14 and under 15 hands: A Valdis l.Mias Shaw 2. Lady's horse and trap: H J Free and Co, 1 and 2. CATTLE -

CATTLE Judges—Shorthorns, Herefords, Dairy, etc: Mr R Fisher. Fat Cattle: Mr E. Goodwin. Stewards: Messrs C. Bailey and R, Cameron. Some really*good cattle were on exhibition by Mr W. G. Park being snsceasful in the Shorthorn classes, while Messrs Petch Bros and Sole showed some really fine Herefords. MrC C Buckland's Holsteins were much admired, while honours among the dairy stock were well distributed among local exhibitors." The fat stock shown were highly creditable, Messrs Sole, Petch Bros., and Hunt being most successful. SHEEP Judge-Mr E. B. Cox. Stewards: Messrs Naish, Cooper, and Gray. The number of sheep entered was not up to what was anticipated the farmers' classes and tat sheep being rather poorly patronised, though the nnalitv of the exhibits was distinctly X. Mesais Somerville, Petch 8r05.,Gadsby, Berry, and others had good entries, while in the purebred classes Mr Standen's Romneys and Mr C. J. Storey's Lincolna swept the board. PIGS judge—Mr W r Gadsby. The pie division was confined to entries from Messrs E J..R?gew. Pratt, and Messrs Old and Jacob, and Boms very fine animals were shown. HOME INDUSTRIES Judges—Mesdames McKnight, Runciman and Miss Ruthwell. A marked increase in entries in the Home Industries section was a gratifying feature of the Show, and comuetition was keen in the majority of Masses while the fruit and vegefabCjudged by Mr R. C. Jordan, also attracted good entries, TRADE EXHIBITS The trade exhibits were practically confined to Messrs Pumeroy ami Co., coSch builders, and Mr Giesen, chemist while several motor cars were in evidence. Messrs Pomeroy and Co. Showed an Overlad while a fine type of the King car, for which Mr U Itevens is the local agent, was on SlSon. Mr J. C. Johnson also showed a Bewick car.

Best hand-fed calf: G Berry 1. Best factory-fed calf, steer : R M Somerville 1. Shorthorns—Cow with calf at foot or in milk: W G Park 1 and 2 and h c. Heifer calved since July Ist," 1911: W G Park 1 and 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1913: W G Park 1 and 2. Bull calved since July Ist, 1913: W G Park 1 and 2. Holsteins—Cow with calf at foot or in milk: C C Buckland 1 and 2, Heifer calved since Julyl sti 1913: C C Buckland 1 and 2. Bull calved since July Ist, 1913: C C Buckland 1. Bull any age: M A McKenzie 1. Herefords—Cow with calf at foot or in milk: Petch Bros 1 and 2, C Sole v h c. Heifer calved since July J at, 1911: Pet.:h Bros. 1 and 2. Heifer calved since July Ist, 1913: Petcn Bros J and 2. Bull calved since July Ist, 1918: Petch Bros 1. Bull any age: C Sole 1, Petch Bros 2 Grade —Two heifers 1 to 2 years, Shorthorn; G Berry 1. Two heifers 1 to 2 years, Holsteln: N Moerua and W Gadsby 1, W Gadsby b c. Two heifers 1 to 2 years, Jersey: W Gadsby 1, N Mcerua 2. Grade dairy cattle —Dairy cow, any grade, in milk: N Moerua 1, T Smith 2; Dairy

heifer any grade, calved since July Ist, 1911': T Smith 1, N Moerua 2. Two dairy heifers, grade, over 24 and under 33 months G Berry 1, J Spencer 2. Dairy heifers, any grade, over 18 and ' under 24 months: A Weir 1. Two dairy heifers, any grade, under 18 months: B Brewer 1, A Weir 2, Best grade Shorthorn bull yearling: W I Hunt !, T Smith 2. Fat Cattle—Cow'or heifer, any age: C Sole 1 and 2. Two bullocks, calved Bince July Ist, 1910: C Sole 1. Two bullocks, calved since July Ist, 1911: W I Hunt 1. Best pen of three 2-year steers, calved since July Ist, 1911: Petch Bros 1, W I Hunt 2. Best pen of three yearling steers: Patch Bros 1, .1 Spencer 2. Best quality single bullock, any age: C Sole 1 and 2. Pen of three fat bullocks, ca'ved since July Ist, 1911, most suitable for freezing: Petch Brcs 1, W I Hunt 2. Best pen of five factory-fed calves: G S Laurence 1. SHEEP

Five Wethers, longwool or longwool crosses, 21 and not over 33 months: R M Somewilla- 1, G Berry 2. Five wet'rers, longwool or longwool crosses, under 21 months; Petch Bros 1. Five wethers, not to be shorn earlier than October 15th: G Berry 1. Three fat wethers, heavy - weights, longwocl crosses: G L Meier 1, S C Mackay 2, A E Shannon 3. Five fat LambsFive fat lambs, shorn, longwool crosses, bred by exhibitor: R M Somerville 1, W I Hunt 2. Five fat lambs— shorn.longwool crosses, heavyweights over 421b, bred by exhibitor: R M Someryille 1. A E Shannon 2. One pet lamb, owned and exhibited by child or children: Dorothy Weir 1, J Lawrence 2, Victor Gadsby and Nancy Jordan he. Farmers' Glasses —Flock, Sheep—Two Romney ewes under 12 months: W Gadsby 1 and 2. T#o Romney eWte3 over 21 months: S C Mackay 1, W I Hunt 2. Two Lincoln eweß under 12 months: W Gadsby 1 and 2. Two Lincoln ewes over 21 months: W I Hunt 1. Five Romney-Lineoln cross ewes over 21 months: R M Somervilla 1, W I Hunt 2." Purebreds—S Standen took all prizes. Lincolns—C J Storey took all prizes. PIGS Purebreds: E Rogers took first and second in all Berkshire classes, while Old and Jacob were awarded h c for Berkshire boar under 6 months. Boar any breed over and under 12 months: E J Rogersl and 2. Boar any other breed under 6 months: E J Rogers 1 and 2. Sow any breed y under 12 months: E J Rogers 1 and 2. Three pigs most suitable for factory bacon under 12 months, any breed: E J Rogers 1 and 2, J Pratt 3 and c. One pig most suitable for factory bacon under 12 months any breed: E J Rogers 1 and 2, J Pratt hc. One pig most suitable for pork, weight not to exceed 901b, any breed: E J Rogers 1, J Pratt 2. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT

Potatoes, 4 varieties in 71b lots: V S Hattaway 1, Mrs W Gadbsy 2; collection 6 varieties vegetables: Mrs W Gadsby 1; peas: Lily Gillanders 1; tree cabbages: Mrs Vincent 1, Mrs W Gadsby 2; six carrots: Margaret Gillanders 1, L R Capp 2; six parsnips: Mrs Vincent 1, V S Hattaway h c; twelve onions: Mrs Hunt 1," Mrs Tumohe 2; six dessert apples one variety:, Mrs G Berry; six cooking apples one variety: Mrs Dooley 1, Mrs Gillandera 2; collection of apples five of each: Mrs G Berry 1; dessert plums: Mrs Hunt 1; 12 cooking plums one variety: G S James 1, Harold Mai)b3tt 2. HOME INDUSTRIES

Best loaf home-made bread not made in brick oven: Mrß Spencer 1, Mrs Weir 2; beat loaf of brown bread: Mrs Weir 1, Mrs WJD Sharp 2; Best half-dozen oven scones: Mrs Mora 1, Mrs J Nicholls 2; collection of any scones: Miss I M Gillanders 1, Miss Gilmour 2; half-dozen jam tarts: Mrs Mora 1. Mrs Tomlin 2; half-dozen sausage rolls: Mrs Tomlin 1, Mrs Mora 2; gingerbread cake: Mrß Mora 1, Mrs E T Crump 2; half-dozen pieces shortbread: Mrs J Nicholls 1, Miss I'M Gillanders 2; best exhibit of jam roll: Mrs L R Capp 1, Mrs G Hitchcock 2; sponge sandwich any filling: Miss Harding 1, Mrs WJD Sharp 2; pound cake: Mrs Weir 1, Miss Gilmour 2; Madeira cake: Miss M Berry 1, Miss A Sharp 2; collection home-made biscuits: Mrs E Berry 1; half-dozen cream puffs: Misa Gillanders 1, Miss Gilmour 2; dozen hen eggs no double yokes: Mrs H A McQuarrie 1; collection of homemade sauces, Chutney and, pickles two of each variety: Mrs Hardy 1, M s J P Vercoe 2; home-made jellies two varieties: Mrs Hunter 1, Mm A B Jordan 2; home-made jams three vaireties: Mr 3 A B Jordan 1, Mrs Hardy 2; home-made butter: Mrs Tomlin 1, Mrs W Robertson 2, halfdozen scones girl under 16: Lily Robertson 1, Annie Dooley 2; plum pudding: Mrs A B Jordan* I,' Mrs Mora 2.

NEEDLEWORK Smocked frock: Mrs Hoffman 1; infant's knitted jacket, bootees, singlet and petticoat: Mrs Jprdan 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2; gent's hand - knitted socks ribbed top, plain leg and foot: Mrs J M Baxter 1, Mrs L A Bray 2; knitted lace: Mrs Fitzgerald 1, Mrs D McColl 2; pillow shams: Mrs J F Vercoe 1. Mrs B Wolff 2; pair of crochet d'oyleyß: Mrs Jordan 1/Mrs Pratt 2; crochet lace and insertion: Mrs B Wolff 1, Mrs Jordan 2; embroidery in coloured silks: Mrs Kelso 1; stencil -work- Miss Flett; point lace, fine: Mrs J. R Mcßae 1, Miss Hannay 2; best cushion, made up: Miss Cornthwaite 1; Mrs J Fraei 2; prettiest tea cosy: Miss . Fleming X, JVlrs E T Crump 2; huckaback: Mrs E T Crump 1, Mrs W J D Sharp 2; baby's bonnet: Mrs Kelso 1; three, neatest darned socks or stockings, must be old: Miss K J Cooper 1, Mrs L A Bray 2; set of buttonholes six on cotton and six on cloth: Mrs J F Vercoe 1; Miss K J Cooper 2; best ironed white shirt and collar: Mrs L R Capp 1; bsst tray or supper cloth: Mrs Graham 1, Mrs E T Cramp 2;

mechine-made under-clothing: Mrs LsVer 1, Miss Jordan 2; fancy camisole hand-made: Ida Vercoe 1; prettiest handbag: JMrs Kelso 1; best collection of fancy-work: Mrs Graham 1, Mrs Jordan 2.

For girls under 15—Dressed doll: Lily Robertson 1. Native Section Best collection native work, mats, kits, carvings, etc: Mrs N Moerua 1, Mrs Tumohe 2. Public School Competition—Best writing and drawing: Una Mabbett 1 and 2. . SPECIAL PRIZES Th 3 King Country Central A and P Association is particularly well endowed with special prizes. The following are this year's winners of the various trophies: F B Darrow's Cup, £lO 10s, Challenge—W I Taylor. Mackay and Jones, £5 ss, Challenge—J McDonald.^ Cotter Bros.,. £5 ss, Challenge—C Sole. W G Park, £lO 10s, Challenge—S Standen. Dr Mcßae, £5 ss, ChallengeChampion Hack, list and over, owned by resident of the King Country—H Houghton. Barraud and Abraham, Challenge, most points in Shorthum cattle —W G Park. Broadfoot and Finlay, £5 ss, Challenge, best lady rider—Miss Hinton. Gill and Myer3, £5 ss, ChallengeMiss Hinton.