MATAMATA SHOW

Matamata Record, Volume III, Issue 124, 22 March 1919, Page 2

MATAMATA SHOW

\ In the remarks of judges one is continually met with, to the effect that an Agricultural and Pastoral show is an indication of the wealth and prosperity of a district. There are not many people who would enter upon any contradiction, because the judges are usually men who know of what they talk. That being so the ninth Matamata show held on Thursday should be the finest advertisement that the district has ever had. To come down to materialism the show of dairy stock was quite the best that has yet been on exhibition in the Thames Valley, Holsteins especially being prominent. In lighter vein—more of an entertaining part of the exhibition—the jumping and hack events were probably better than ever before, among those in competition being ttye best hacks and hunters in the province. The side shows as usual proved a great attraction to the young folk, and in this, again, the association showed its wisdom in inviting reputable people to provide amusement. On its own behalf the association obtained the services ot the 16th Waikato Regimental Band, which provided most excellent music consistently throughout. The general arrangements were, as usual, of the best, the president (Mr J. W. Simpson), vice-presi-dents (Messrs Price and Madill), committeemen and secretary (Mr B. Blennerhassett) making J}£"& .team which was ttyfrtfughly capable, courteous aad'ivilling. Among the visjrs rs which included rosidepJsof a n the South Auckland/'towns, was the Hon. W. H r Jtf err ies and his secretarjg£*jviessrs H. Balneavis and L. Johnson. The member/for the district, it is interesting to remark, has not yet missed a Matamata show. OPENING,

In opening the show the Minister congratulated the association on the huge success attained. He spoke,of the great increase in land values, and said that from appearances there was no reason why these should continue to increase. The exhibits that day proved that the Matamata country was of the best in the province. He was pleased with the great progress made because he had been interested in the district for many, many years, having farmed on. its outskirts. In a jocular vein he warned the Matamata people that it was probable that to remain the premier show of the district the Matamata people would have to look to their laurel. He had recently opened the Morrinsville show, and could tell those who were not present •'to"" that association. However, he was convinced ithafc the Matamata people were fully and would continue to progress with'the times. He hoped to see the competition keen because the district for many miles wai'jantsd several; shows to display its capabilities. In conclusion the member for Tauranga again congratulated the association on it's most excellent display, and the record entries and attendances. JUDGES' REMARKS.

The judge of .the dairy cattle, Mr Crawford, of Auckland, in speaking .of the cattle in his classes said there were a few exceptionally good cows on' exhibition, especially the champion and the ireserve. The latter he said lacked, developement, and when properly matured would be at}, animal'' hard to beat. Remarking on ths classes he said that H seemed to Itiili th.at it was very difficult to give aatiafection to owners when cows of different breeds are shown in the one class. A wet cow also had an advantage over a dry one. The judge of the Jersey classes also made similar remarks.

The Jersey judge, Mr McLennan, of Papakura, stated that he was very pleased with all classes. The champion cow was true to type; in fact generally all were a credit, being shown in good condition —rare for the time of year —and of good quality. Mr Fred Woodward who judged. th 6 Shorthorns said the exhibits were above the ordinary. He was very pleased with the cattle shown, as they were consistant throughout and more numerous than usual at country shows. He could not pick out anything for special comment, the animals being of fine average. trade; exhibits. The trade exhibits were quite ou a par with the general exhibition, the most prominent of the Waikato and Thames Valley firms being represented.

ALL RECORDS !BEATEN

The Farmers' Auctioneering Company, Ltd. had on view among other lines varieties of grass seeds, harness, drenches, motor oils and accessories, and general hardware. The Matamata, To Aroha and Thames firm of D. Mc L Wallace Ltd. were as usual to the fore with swamp ploughs, Ford cars, Fordson tractors, Alfa Laval separators, Gane milking machine, and farm vehicles, including a real classy dray. Messrs Pomeroy and Co., of Matamata, Waihou, Waitoa, King Country and ; Hamilton were strongly represented by all classes of vehiclos built on standardised lines including milk waggons, American gigs, and smart up-to-date roadsters, and farmers' drays. The exhibit was a credit to the firm.

The old firm, TM? Arthur Atkin Vehicle Company, of "The Corner" Hamilton,; as usual had spae'e, and showed i among other lines of vehicles | two smart modern sulkies with beautifully finished spring cushions. These vehicles showed good workmanship, and all modern improvements.

Hack; Miss KgfeovT Laddie. Hunter: Uw.Jf^ff a Laddie. Harness horse;- Mr A. .0. Garland. Mears Shorthorn ha, t; Ruakura farm'. Shorthorn cow ; Bunkura farm, Jersey bull • Mears Bros. Jersey cow:. J. F. Vosper. Friesian bull •E. C. Banks. Reserve bull: J. H. Wilson. Friesian cow: J. H. Wilson. Reserve cow ;J, H! Wilson, Grade dairy cow •' P. Quintan, Best dairy cow ;J. H. Wilson. Best bird in show • A. G, Yardloy. PRIZE LIST. HORSES. Thoroughbred horses—Brood mare: K. Johnston 1. Foal: E. Johnston I Hacks and hunters—Brood mare : J. McDonnell 1, R. Burke' 2- Lady's hack: K. Buchanan's Hikurangi 1, Miss Kelso 2, Miss L. Lichfield 3. Two-year-old golding or filly suitable for saddle; J. McSweoney 1, R. Whaiapu '2, B. Barugh 3. Hack up to l! stone; J. Buchanan 1. W. Crabbe 2, A. L/ Garland 3. pony not over hands; W. Magill 1, Earl Johnston 2, Miss R. Morgan 3, Hack up to 13 stono : Miss Kelso 1, Miss Ibbotson 2. Hack 15 stone: T. McDonnell's Briton 1, W. Hope 2, Miss Kelso 3. Cob not over 14-3 : A. Dawson L A. L. Garland 2, E. Allon 3. Walking hack : B. Burke 1, E. Allen -2, Misa Ibbotson. 3. Child's pony: L.Burke 1, A- Boyd 2, Rogers 3- Pony 13.2 hands; J. Taylor 1, Rogers 2, A. Boyd 3- Best foal: % McDonnell 1 and 2. Hack 13 stone, owned l>y former in Matamata county; W. Crabb 1. Hack most suitable for jnonuced infantry j Miss Kelso 1, J. Buchanan %. Best hack owned by a member of the • Matamata A. and P. association, serving or having served in the expeditionary forces during the present war (special); K. Buchanan 1, J. McDonnell 2, Corpl. A. Allen 3- Champion Umki Miss Kelso 1. Himter, J. 3 stony and upwards ; Miss 8. Grant's Kia Om 1, Ml«.s Ji'olso g, R. JJurke 3. Lady's hunter ■ J, Buuliftnjin'a Patch 1, Miss G. Grant 2, Miss Ibbotson 8. Hunter up to 11 stone: J. Buchanan 1, E. Kilbride %. Hunter, maiden : IS. Kilbride 1, Miss K. Johnston 2, Miss Ibhojfcson 3, Boat jumper: Miss Grant's Kia Qya. 1, Miss Kelso 2, Miss. Johnston 3. Beat type hunter: J, Buchanan 1, Miss Kelso %. pion hunter: Miss A. Kelso 1. Roadsters Roadster or hackney stallion; A. Osborne 1. Yearling lilly or gelding » UR. Hope L Two-year-old lilly or geldjng : R. Barugh 1, R, Whaiapu %, R. Burke 3. Brood mare: J. McDonnell I and 2, R. Burke 3. •

'Riding and driving—Lady rider: Miss Briggs 1, Miss Grant 2. GUrl n : 'W under 16 years: Misses Egan amf t>L nbl ' !• vMiBB Beverley 2. Boy rider under 2? years: 'f ayl ° r *', E ' Johnston 2. W ««»«<«««» » der: K. Buchanan 1, E. KilbJ™ 2 \ Ba £" baok rider: K. Buohauan i, Manuel 2, E. Kilbride 3. Girl rider under 14 : Miss Bailey 1, Miss Morgan 2, Mi»s Gillingham .'3. Boy rider undor 14 : R. King 1, M. Neems 2, L. Burke 3. Driving couipetition: A. L. Garland 1, R. Burke 2, B. Kilbride 3. Best lady driver : Miss Keho 1, Miss Adams 2, Miss Briggs 3. Carriage horses Dog.cart horse over 15 hands: A. L. Garland 1, Miss Adams 2> Miss A. Kelso 3. Buggy horse; Miss Adams 1, C. Wallace 2, B. Schwarz 3. Harness horse 15 hands: S. B. Grant 1, R. Whaiapu 2, Miss A. Kolso 3. Cob undor 14.2 hands: Miss Kelso 1, Miss L. Carter 2. Harness horse : A. L. Garland 1, Miss I. Adams 2, R. B. Grant 3. Champion : A. L. Garland. Draught horsos Brpod mare : Moars Bros. 1, J. 11. Harding 2. Draught foal; Meurs Bros. 2.

taught mare ■ J. H. Harding 1, /[oars Bios. 2, W. M. Crabb 3. [eavy mare: Mears Bros. I, 11. G. avo 2, W. M- Crabb 3. Best ■alking draught horse : J. Hawkins ;,H. G. Cave 2, R. Camith 3. Ono-Jear-'old filly : Mears Bros. 1, J. H. Hawkins 2', W. M. Crabb and R. Carruth 3. Two-year-old filly: L. 0. Vickers 1, J. H. Hawkins 2, F. Bavugh 3. Two-year-old golding: F. Barugh 1, E. Johnston 2. Three-year-old fillv: R. Carruth 1, W. M. Crabb 2. " Pair draughts, mares and rreldiugs: Mears Bros. 1, W. M. Crabb 2, J. Hawkins 3. Three horso team : Mears Bros. 1, W. M. Crabb 2. . . Medium draughts—Heavy springcart maro or gelding : J. Hawkins 1, T Hope 2, W. Dixon 3. Spring-cart maro or gelding up to half ton: J. Hawkins 1, N. Banks 2, J. 0. Smith 3. General utility horso : J. 0. Smith 1, J. Hawkins 2, A. W. Day 3- Best artillery horse: N. Banks 1, J. Hawkins 2, J- 0. Smith 3. CATTLE. Fat Cattle—Fat Friesian bullock : Mears Bros 1, J. W. Simpson 2, J. Pohlen 3- Fat steer three-year-old : Mear Bros 1, J. W. Simpson 2. Fat stoor, any ago : T. Bottomloy L Pen fat steers: Mears Bros 1, J- W. Simpson 2,N. S. Browne 3, lanyearling steers: Earl Johnston L Fat cow : Jas Taylor 1, Mears Bros 2, W T. Harding 3. Best fat heifer: II R Harding 1. Best three handfodcalvos: W. F. Harding 1, 0 • D. Baker 2, A. W. Day 3. Best Shorthorn bull: F. Richmond 1, W. I'. Harding 2. • „.>-r Registered Dairy iftttln, - "buoiihorns Bull ra Farni Bull J. Fisher L- S. Lyo 2, W F Harding 3. Bull calf: J. Fisher 1 and 2. Cow three years: Ruakura farm 1, W. F. Harding 2. Heifer two yoars : Ruakura farm 1 iV 3 J Fisher 2. Heifer yearling : Raukura farm 1, J. Fisher 2, W. F. Harding 3. Heifer calf: J. lusher 1. Jorsoys-Bull throe yoars: Mears Bros 1. Bull two years: A 11. Whitehead 1. Bull yearling: J. 1«. Vospof 1, Mears Bros 2. Bull calf: Mears Bros 1 and 2. Cow throe years : J F Vosper 1 and 3, Mears Bros 2. Heifer in milk : Mears Bros 1 and 2. Heifer yearling: Ruakura Farm of Instruction 1, Mears Bros 2, J. I*. Vosper 3. Heifer calf: Mears Bros 1 and 3. J. F. Vosper 2. Friosiaus— Champion Bull: E. C. Banks. Bull thrno yours; E. C. Banks 1 and 2. Bull two years: J. H. Wilson 1 and res, champion, E. H. Dohson 2, B. Qutnlan 3. Bull yearling • E. 11. Dobson 1 and 3, G. Taylor *2. Bull calf: E. H. Dobson 1 and 3, J. H. Wilson 2. Cow throe years; JH. Wilson 1,2 and champion, I. H. McNair 3 and h.c, E. C. Banks h.c. Heifer two years: E. 0. Banks 1, E. H. Dobson 2,' P. Quinlan 3 Heifer yearling ;G. Taylor 1, 1. 11. McNair 2, J. H. Harding 3, H. F.'Bayliss h.c, Heifer oalf ; H. G. Cavo 1 and 3, J. H. Wilson 2. Breodeis griup : E. C. Banks 1, E. H. Dobson 2.

Grade Dairy Cattle—Shorthorn cow throo years; P. Quinlan 1,1. H. McNair 2, A. Crowther 3. Shorthorn hoifer yearling ; A. Crowther 1 and 2. Shorthorn heifer calf; W. F. Harding L Best three Shorthorn heifer calves ; W. F. Harding 1 C. Barker 2. Jersey cow three yoars ; H. Vosper 1, J, F, Vosper g and 3. Jersey heifor two years -J. F. Vosper 1,2, and 3. Jersey heifor yearling ; J, F. Vosper 1 and 2, A. Whithead 3. Jersey heifor calf: J. F. Vosper \ and 3, C. D. Barkor 2. Friosian cow threo years P. Quinlan 1 and 3, I. H. McNair 2 Friosian cow two yeai's ; I. H. McNair 1, G. Taylor 2, E. 11. Dobson 3. Friosian heifor yearling : E. H. Dpbsou 1, P. Quinlan 2, G. Tavlor 3. ' Friesian heifer calf \ I. H. McNair 1, J. H. Harding 2. & Hobsou 3 and h,o. Dairy cow grade ; P. Quinlan 1, 3 and h.c., I. H. McNair %. Best cottage cow : W. S. Rutho I, A. Johnson 2. Best dairy cow in milk : J. H. Wilson champion, Ruakura farm res. champion. ,

SHEEP. Threo crossbred wethers; H. Windsor 1 and %; Threo fat 2-tooth crossbred wethers: H. Windsor 1 and 2. Five fat crossbred ewes: H. Windsor J., England Bros 2. Five crossbred owes suitable for breeding freezers; H. Wi ndsor 1» Mears Bros %. jPen'oUftve crossbred lambs; J. W, Simpson 1 and %. Ppf lamb; % Harding \, ■ PIGS, Berkshire boar ono yoar ; Ruakura farm 1 and 2. Berkshire boar one yoar and over ; Ruakura farm 1 and 2. Berkshire sow under one yoar ; Ruakura farm 1 and 2. Berkshire " one year and over; Euakura farm 80Y> 1,2 and 3. t\qq^ **■ 'leg; T. MoRough coated cattle .. i, coa ); ot | Leary 1, A, Matoor 2. Rougu sheep dog; A Mateer 1, H. ,R. Harrting 2. Smooth coatod sheep dog ;N. S. Browne 1, Ivan Howard 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Dairy produce and eggs —Butter : Mrs C. A. Care 1 and 2. Heaviest fresh hen eggs white; Mrs Pagan X, Mrs A.. J. Thompson junr 2. Heaviest fresh hen eggs brown ; Mrs \V. S. Wilson 1. Heaviest fresh duck eggs; Mrs C. A. Cuio 1, Mrs A. W. Day 2. Cookery—Broad 2lb loaf ; Mi'« Diprose 1, Mrs 0. Rippon 2. Bread 21b loaf made with " Champion" flour ; Mrs Diprose 1, Mrs Rippon 2, Mrs Hill 3. Currant loaf; Mrs C. Rippon 1, Mrs Hill 2. Homo-made

scones j Miss Roso Egan 1, Mrs J. Matoor 2, Mrs Rippon 3. Plain sconos (six) mado by girl under 16 : Alice Rollett 1, Marjorie Day 2, Rose Egan 3. Currant sconos : Mrs G. J. Duxfiold 1. Girdlo sconos: Mrs J, Matoor 1. Sponge roll made by girl under 10: Marjorio Day 1, Jennie Kirknoss 2, Alico Rollott 3. Jam roll: Mrs 0. A. Caro 1, Miss K. Day 2. Jam sandwich; Mrs C. A. Care 1, Mrs G. G. 801 12. Jam tarts.Miss A. Duxfiold 1. Scotch oatcakes ; Mrs C. A. Caro 1. Pikelets ; Mrs J. Matoor 1, Sponge cake; Mrs 0. A. Caro 1. Pound cake; Mrs C. A. Caro 1, Mrs Freoling 2. Madeira cake ; Mrs P. W. Stanley 1, Miss E. Foughey 2, Miss E. Buckley 3- Seed cake: Mrs A. J. Johnson 1. Plum cako mado with " Champion " Hour : Mrs G. *J. Duxfiold 1, Miss E. Foughey 2. Croaui Puffs; Mrs C. A. Caro 1 and 2. Shortbread : Mrs C. A. Caro 1 and 3, Mrs J. Thomson 3. Gintfoi bread; Mrs J. Thompson 1, Miss Foughey 2, Miss A. Duxfield 3. Rainbow cako; Mrs C. A. Duxfield 1. Lomon chooso tarts: Miss A. Duxfield-J.

Honey —Honey in comb; W- F. Ellis 1, E. J. King 2, Mrs D, G. Farmer 3. Honey extracted : C. R; Harvey 1, \M>s D, G. Parmer 2. Honey small frame; Mrs D. G. Farmer 1, W. F. Ellis 2. Preserves, Pickles, otc —Bottled fruits in syrup : Mrs Care 1. Jam ; Mrs Care 1. Jollies; Mrs Care 1. Marmalado (oraugo); Mrs Care 1, Mrs J. Thomas junr 2. Marmalade (lemon); Mrs Caro 1. Pickled onions ; Mrs Care 1 and 2. Pickles Trii : v :, J 1. Chutney: Mrs Caro l7 MrTjr^teWWflJL h. jM&to sauce; Mrs Fagan 1, Mrs C. A. Care 2. Tomatoes (bottlod) Mrs Caro 1. Homo-mado soap: Mrs F. C. Hall 1, Mrs W. 8. Wilson 2. Fruit—Ponchos : Selwyu Day 1, A. C. Vospor 2. Dessert apples : A. C. Vospor 1, J. E. Andorsou 2. Culinary applos : A. C. Vosper 1, A. W. Day 2. 6 dessert pears: Mrs J. W. Simpson 1, M. Gould 2. Tomatoes; Bowler Bros 1, 11. Eollett 2. Poultry—Livo ; Turkey hen and gobblor: Mrs J. W. Fiunerty 1 and 2. Duck and drake: Mrs J. W. Finnorty 1 and 2. Orpington hen and rooster; W. Quinlan 1. Wyandotte hen and rooster ; A. G. ,Yardley 1 and champion. FIELD PRODUCE Maize; A. J. Ferguson 1, G. J. Duxfield 2. Barley; H. Eollett 1. Millet: E. J. King 2. Chaff: W. S. Wilson 1. Lucerne : Bowler Bros 1, G. J. Duxfield 2. Sample of Cocksfoot : G. and H. Eollott 2- Mangolds (Globe) : H. E. Harding 1, A. W. Day 2, B. Eoborts 3. Swedes ; C. 0. Ne'al 1, J. J. Duxfield 2. VEGETABLES Carrots : Mrs A. Day 1, H. Rollett 2, Mrs Care 3. Cucumbers; H. Rollett 1, W. H. Quinlan 2. Cabbage : A, C. Vosper 1, Lucy Walker 2. Onions • Selwyn Day 1 and 2, H. G. Freeling 3. Onions (heaviest); W. H. Quinlan 1, A. C. Vosper 2. Parsnips; A. J. Johnson 1, Bowlor Bros 2. Beetroot; A. W. Day 1, Bowler Bros .2. Pumpkins, any variety; H. Rollett 1. Hubbard squash: H. Rollett 1. Vegetable marrow : Mrs Care 1, A. J. Johnson 2, L. Robinson 3. Red cabbage • H. R. Harding 1. Peas : L. Robiu--Bon 1. Mrs E, C. Banks 2. Eschalots : Mrs W. F. Ellis 1, Mrs F. E. Lee 2. Rhubarb : Mrs D. G. Farmer 1, H. E. Harding 2. Potatoes: G. J. Duxfield 1, B. Eoberts 2, C. C. Neal 3. Runnor beans ; D, Laird ]., W. S. Wilson 2. Pumpkin, heaviest; C. Banks 1. Home-cured ham • Mrs W. S. Wilson 1. Flowers Sunflowers : Mrs H. Rollett 1, B. Eoberts 2. Collection of cut {lowers ; Winnie Banks 1. Buttonholes : Joan Banks 1. Dahlias : Mrs E. C. Banks 1, Mrs Fagan 2, Mrs plennerhassott 3. Cosmas, six spikes; Marjorio Day 1, Needlework, etc— Sample darning by girl undor 16: Alice Rollott 1, Winnie Duxfield 2. Articlo underclothing: Mrs G. Chaillottl, Miss E. Banks %, Miss C. Gould 3. Six worked buttonholes j Miss V. Morgan 1, Miss E. Duxfield 2. Hemstitched handkerchief by girl under 15 yoars; Miss Vera' Kusabs 1. Pon painting : Miss Fogevty 1, Miss M. Ross 2, Miss E. Banks 3. Handsomest cushion; Miss T. Wereta 1, Miss M. Ross 2. Handsomest table centre: Miss E. Banks \ x Miss E, Worota 2. Table centre, in white j M* BB E. B an^B 1 and 2, Homemade blouso, made by gjrj undor J 8 ; Miss M. Orother 1, Miss L. Kusabs 2, T»'ay or suppor cloth; M'ss E. Banks 1, Miss L. Lake 2, Miss C. Gould 3. Crochet camisole top: Mrs G. Chaillett 1, Miss V. Morgan 2, Miss E. Banks 3. Men's knitted socks; Mrs C. W. Morgan 1, Mrs W. Gravosou 2. Child's petticoat: Miss F. M. Gould 1 and 2, Mrs C. A. Care 3- Doll, by girl undor 15 : Miss W«~i , Kusabs 2. Crochet Banks 1, tu, ~ milk jug covor, ffiu _ „ M Miles 1, P. Kusabs 2, W- *£*. * Collection of woollen comforts; M. Heaps 1.. Crochet handkerchief border: W- Banks 1, L. Miles 2. SCHOOL COMPETITIONS Penmanship, open to standards 4, 5 and 6 ; W- Hitchcock l, W : D , u . x? field %, W' 3, Penmausliii<, open to all boloW standards 4: r. Hill 1, May Draper %, A, QaSton 3. Drawing freehand design, stanciinl.? 4, b and ft: W. Bidois 1, H Wilton 2. Drawing, freehold design, all be-

low standard 4: W. Bidois j, ( W. Wilton 2. Collection of cookery; Phyllis Kusabs 1, Rose Egan 2. Sample woodwork ; Hunter Laird 1 and 2. Collection of useful grasses; T. Hill 1, Waharoa school 2. Collection of harmful or useless grasses • Waharoa school 1, T. Hill 2. Collection of woods ; Mati sjhool 1, D. F. Black 2. Noto-book containing the record of 1918 work in school agriculture; P. Tong 1, MTuck 2. Amatour photography—Best collection of viows; E. Hill 1, Leslie Mclntyro 2. Craftsmanship Samplo woodcarving, to be the unaided work of a returned soldier; Pvto. A. J. Duxfield 1. Collection wicker-work tarticles, to bo the unaided work of a returned soldier; Corpl. C. Norman 1, Pvte. H. W. Claridge 2.