THE FRANKLIN SHOW.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 16, 26 February 1915, Page 3

THE FRANKLIN SHOW.

FIRST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

A BRILLIANT EXHIBITION.

The thirtieth annual show of the Franklin A. and P Society was opened to-day in the Pukekohe Showgrounds. The entry and quality of stock surpassed those ot any previous exhibition held under the auspices of the Society, and everything points to the 1915 Show being an unqualified success THE EXECUTIVE. The chief officers of the Society this year are as follows, viz.:--President, Mr D. R. Hamilton; vicepfesidents, Messrs C. K. Lawrie and F. E. Simpson; general committee, Messru F. Ballard, A. B. Barter, James Potter, W. K. Lawton, J. Kennelly, E. G. Phillipps, W. Dunn, A. P. Davsii, W. J. D. Sharp, J. H. Webb, J. Roulston, J. G. Rutherford, John Schlaepfer, J. N. Massey, D. Fulton, T. b. Shipherd, Jas. Wylie, H. J. Craig, J. Wallace and R. Jiilkey; treasurer, Mr B. Beckett; ▼secretary, Mr J. M. Baxter.

*, THE PREPARATORY WORK. The Society is exceptionally fortunate in possessing an array of official?, whose honorary services have been freely given in the preliminary arrangements concerning the Show. Thus one and all of the Executive were busily employed for some time past in canvassing for entries and for donations to the prize-fund, whilst in the earlier part of this week they have been actively engaged in erecting tents, jumps, etc., required for the various competitions. Too much praise cannot be accorded them for the hearty and willing help su readily rendered, Mr D. R. Hamilton (the worthy President) being particularly conspicuous in the task of forwarding the execution of operations. Always courteous and affable, * although paying close and constant attention to duty and to the manifold details of his office, Mr J. Baxter has carried out his secretarial duties not only with credit to himself but for the advantage of the Society. In Mr Baxter as secretary the Franklin Society possess an official whose services it would be difficult to replace. Day and nigbt for many weeks past *ie has been at the post of duty and the success of this year's Show is in a very great measure due to his persona] efforts, well backed up as they have been by Mrs Baxter, whu has filled the role of assistant hon. secretary with praiseworthy grace, tact and thoroughness.

" JUDGES AND bTEWARDS. The judges and stewards in the respective classes are as fellows:— Blood stock— Hacks and hunters and : light harness: Judge, Mr L. Nelson, Whangarei; stewards, Mr James Wylie, assisted by Messrs E. G. Philhpps, D. Fulton and S. ; Harper (mounted). Hunters—Jumping, riding and driving competitions, second day: Judge, Mr L. Nelson, Whangarei; stewards, Messrs James Kennelly, senr., R. Bilkey and J. W. Kavanagh (mounted). Draught horses: Judge, Mr W. , Newell, Waikato; stewards, Messrs James Kennelly, R. Bilkey and J. W. Kavanagh (mounted). Shorthorn and Angus cattle: Judge, Mr J. McMaster, Palmerston North; stewards, Messrs J. N. Massey and D. Lawton. Jersey and Holstein cat tie— Holsteins: Judge, Mr W. J. Lovelock. Palmerston North; stewards, Messrs H. Craig, sen., and W. Dunn. Jerseys: Judge, Mr C. G. G. Dermer, Feilding; stewards, Messrs T. S. Sbipherd and W. Batty. Ayrshire cattle: Judge, Mr S. W. Luxton, Auckland; stewards, Messrs John Wallace and M. Wylie. Dairy stock: Judges in the different sections of cattle to act together as judges. Fat stock, Cattle and Sheep: Judge, Mr Robert Graham, Otahuhu; stewards, Messrs John Schlaepfer, eenr., R. Schlaepfer and E. C. Cuff. Shesp sections: Judge, Mr John McMactere, Waitarapa; stewards, Messrs -John Schlaepfer and K. Schlaepfer. Pies: Judge, Mr J. R. Walters, Auckland; stewards, Messrs A. P. JHayeh, senr., and W. J. A. Moore. Poultry f>nd Dog sections: Judge, Mr A. A. White, Auckland; steward, Mr H. J. Webb. Industrial Sections-Dairy Produce, etc.: Judge, Mr J. Jackson. Bread, Cookery, Preserves and School Children's Classes: Judge, Miss Renwick, Auckland; stewards, Messrs F. Ballard, C. A. Cri«pe, W. Rdbinson, M. Crispe, F. C. Hubbard and M. Ballard. Art and Plain Needlework: Judge, Mra L. T. Sanderson, Takapuna; stewards, Mrs J. H. Webb, Miss Ncale, and Rev. F. B. Dobeon Flowers, Fruit and Schools: Judge, Mr H Sharp, Auckland. Garden and Field Produce: Judge, Mr W. Runciman, Newstead; steward, Mr F. C. Hubbard. Weight - guessing : Stewards, Messrs C. K. Lawrie and W. Howard. Press steward: Mr J. Roulston. Gate stewards: Messrs J. G. Rutherford, C. K. Lawrie and F. E. Simpson. Visitors' stewards: Messrß D. R. Hamilton, J. G. Rutherford and C. Shipherd. Side shows' steward: Mr C. K. Lawrie. Vehicular traffic stewardsi Messrs J. G. Rutherford and J. Schlaepfer. Railway stewards: Messrs Thomas Havel, V. I'apesch, Jas. Wylie and J. Baxter. TUB SHOWGROUNDS. S'«; k are of course accommodated , n ti-i showground proper, on wiiiLti immediately adjoining the Hal! s?trcc » main entrance is a marquee "hou J i r *" vegetables and farm nrodu'" whilst a neighbouring roar'! 1 "'- contains a very fine Government exhibit of New Zealand agricultural produce. Xbe Masonic Hall is as usual utilised for the display of home industries, tbwer3, plants, school work, etc. PEOPLE'S DAY. To-morrow (Saturday) is the everpopular People's Day, when the ring events, commencing at 10 a.m., will he constantly \u progress. Numerous Bide shows ate cateriegtfr ttw entertainment of the 111 J' IT"' * D . d .T cerUlD

THE SOCIETY'S PRESIDENT. Mr David Eoss Hamilton, this year's president of the Franklin A. and P. Society, first became a member of the committee some six years ago and prior to his elevation last August to the presidency he served for one year as junior vice president and for two years as senior vice-president. Mr Hamilton as well as being a practical agriculturist is well versed in business matters and is thus iu a position to control the affairs of the Society on thoroughly sound lines. As a breeder ot Holstein cattle he is rising into prominence and he is an ardent supporter of the claims of that particular breed as being the most suitable for dairying purposes. Iu addition to acting as secretary of the Pukekohe branch of the Farmers' Union, Mr Hamilton recognises that citizenship of the borough of Pukekohe carries with it certain responsibilities, and although always a busy man he finds time to take part in the work of local government as a member of the Pukekohe-Borough Council. TRADERS' EXHIBITS.

In the machinery section the wellknown local firm of Cooper Curd, coach and carriage builders, have an interesting display. Besides vehicles of their own construction they have on view the 1915 model Buick motor car, for which the firm are local agents. The car is fitted with all the latest improvements, including self-starter and electric lighting appliances. The vehicles shown are those for which the firm experience a good demand and are built to local requirements. They comprise, a buggy, pony gig, J-shatter, Franklin gig and a 30cwt waggon. The pouy gig has a motor seat, neat fittings, is fitted with rubber tyres, and finished off with French grey painting. The Franklin gig, for which a good sale is experienced, provides a large amouut of room for parcels, has specially fitted springs on the shafts to take off vibration, is fitted with spring cushion, padded and well finished. Settlers who contemplate purchasing a gig will do well to inspect this exhibit. A very extensive exhibit of Scott's celebrated ranges is shown under the auspices of Messrs F. Perkins and Co., who are the agents for this district. Anyone in want of a range cannot do better than call in here. Special demonstrations are being given with the New Record and Atlas ranges. This exhibit is sure to be of great interest to housewives, who are naturally much concerned in regard to securing good cookery results. Mr J. A. Comrie has a wide range of goods on view, chiefly in farmers' lines, comprising disc harrows, tyne harrows, Broadcaster drill, and a smai! engine suitable for separators, etc. There are also bicycles and accessories, washing marines and kerosene stoves, etc., making up a very attractive display. Another most interesting feature of this exhibit, _ tor which Mr Comrie is local agent, is a new spraying machine for potato crops, the invention of Mr Amos Smith, of Buckland. The implement is horse drawn and is specially adopted for hill work. It has been tried and worked very successfully on Mr H. Bilkey's farm. A great point claimed in its favour is the fact that the cost is only about half that of the imported article. "The Bookery" tent at the entrance is in charge of Mr C. Roadley, who has the selling rights of the Show Catalogue. Copies of the Catalogue are obtainable there.

Messrs Quinn and Peoples, the Drury coachbuilders, have an exhibit of vehicles to demonstrate the class of workmanship and quality of their goods. A large heavy waggon built to order, a light and serviceable farmers' cart, and a stylish gig with neat fittings and trimmings make an elfectiye contrast as to the firms ability. Those who are in want of vehicles will do well to inspect this display. A display of outstanding interest to farmers is that of Mr E. Allan, Seedsman, of the Buckland Nurseries. An exhibit of farm seeds includes a sample of all the best clean rye grassos and clovers. Samples of various types of swedes and turnips, grown at his own place at Buckland, are also shown. Garden implements, including slug gun, spray pumps, and pruning implements form another interesting attraction to gardeners. For lovers of horticulture there are specimens of llowering plants such as begonias, heaths, foliages and decorative plants. Another attractive show is the famous Buckland phlox drummondi iu every >hado of colour. Mr Allan s mai'[uee will command a good deal of attention during the show. PRIZE LIST. Tha following were the awards made up to the time of our going to presi, vizI HORSES. BLOOD STOCK Eutiro o years old or over : Ghas. J. Hosking's Master Soult 1, J. P. Sinclair's Cliestortiold 2 Mare, dry, -I years or over : Rev. Father Skinner's Lassio !, T. Millar's Starlight '1 ! Filly or gelding, 4 years: S. ■ Fullerton'n Marbles 3 I, E. P. Paul I 2 Colt, filly "i gelding, 1 year. J. Grillin 1 HACKS AND UUNTKRS Thoroughbred entire (Auckland Racing Club's special prize): C. J, Hoskiog's Master Soult Hack, mare or gelding, up to 14at: E. P. Paul's Hilarity 1, E. ! Henry's Crawford 2, S, J. Murray's I Dangelt Bulla 3 I Hack, marc or gelding op to llat: ii. Manns!'-3 Laddie 1 L 1 Makgill's .Patch *, V. I'apcseb a Euke 3 /Filly or geldiug,. 1 year: K.

Cream Rose 2, S. J. Murray s Gre'chen 3

Foal hack: F. J. Pulman 1, T. E. Hayr 2, T. Douglas 3

Pony, mare or geiding, 14.2 or under, 3 years or over: Colin Wilson's Rata 1, Colin Wilson's Horta 2, F. Vosper's Trixie 3 Boy's poay, 13.2 or under: E. P. Paul's Bobbie 1, W. Eastwood's Tot 2, L. Cathcart's Milk 3 Pony entire, 13.2 or under: W. M. Nicholson's Kismet 1

Pony brood mare, 13,2 or under: W. Eastwoud's Tot 1 Child's pony, 12 hards or under: W. Inking 1, C. Clarke's Dolly Grey '2, E. P. Paul's Dolly 3, E. P. Paul's Gipsy Belle 4

Child's pony, iO hands or under: A. J. Charles' Dainty 1, E. P. Paul's Dolly 2, May McGowan's Benny Doon 3 Mare or gelding, suitable for cavalry remount: D. Makgill s Patch 1, A. M. Barriball's Kainbow 2, C. J. Hosking's King Collingvsood 3

Marc or gelding, suitable for Mounted Rifle?, ridden over jumps: D Makgill's Patch 1, V. Papesh's Puke 2, T. Hinton's Baron 3 i'are suitable for breeding cavalry remounts: Rev. Father Skinner's Lassie 1, H. Manuel's Kia Ora 2, J. Keith's Dolly 3. Mare suitable for breeding remounts fir Mounted Rifles: Rev. Father Skinner's Lassie 1, H. Manuel's Kia Ora 2, J. Keith's Dolly 3 Best walking hack, up to not less than 11 s tone: T. Hayr's Rupetation 1, H. Manuel's Laddie 2, C. J. Hcsking's King Collingwocd 3 DRAUGHT HORSES.

Entire 3 years and over: James Malcolm's Locliside 1, James Malcolm's Heather Brae 2, W. Smeed's Baron Jamieson 3

Entire 2 years old: T. Duck's General Tui 1, Wilfred Johnstone's Square Deal 2, W. R. West's Lord Gartland 3

Entire 1 year old: Mrs A. M. Geddes' Lord Kitchener 1 Brood mare with foal at foot:,W. Smeed's Heather Bell 1, J. Faueett's Ida 2, Department of Agriculture's Gem 3, J. Griffin's Lady Bloom 4

Foal, any sex: J. Fausett 1, W. Smeed 2, Department of Agriculture 3

Foal by Home Rule: H. Delaney 1, N. Jamieson 2, S. E. Andenon 3 Mare, dry, 4 years or over: S. B. Grant's Violet Jamieson 1, W. W. Massev's Lady Campbell 2, S. B. urant's Lady Marcellus 3, S. B. Grant's Miss Seddon 4

Filly, 3 years old H. Pellow's Ruby Jamieson 1, S. B. Grant's Lady. Elderslie 2, W. W. Massey's Elgin Laes 3, W. W. Massey's Jewel 4

b'illy, 2 years old: R. Nicholl's Madam Plunket 1, W. Smeed 2, S. B. Grant's Tirau Princess 3, W. W. Massey's Madam 4 Filly, yearling: W. Smeed 1, T. Duck's Daisy 2, W. W. Massey 3, 0. Death 4

Gelding, 2 years: Department of Agriculture's Duke 1 Gelding, yearling: G. E. Fausett's Boxer 1

Mare or gelding, most suitable to ride, drive or plough: D. Fulton's Myrtle 1, J. Blake's Prince 2, A. Aitkenhead's Polly 3, W. A. Theyer's Bonnie 4 Heavy spring cart mare or gelding, up to 30cwt: W. Roulston's Prince ], H. Aitkenhead's A raw a Lady F. Perkins and Co.'a Tiger 3 Medium spring care mare or gelding, 4 years or over, up to 20ctvl ; J. Prince 1. R. Nicholls' Bess 2, Vs. Douglas CATTLEPEDIGREE HOLSTEIN3 Bull, 3 years or over: C. C. Buckland's Rex De Kol of Sunnycroft 1, Wheweli Bros.' Baron Mooie De Kol 2, R. Henwood's Clitfside Gipsy King 3 Bull 2 years: W. Potter's King Segis of Fr iealand Park 1, J. Clark's lndi Paul of Lakeside 2, C. C. Buckland's Sir Ludwig Pieteeje of Mcnovale 3 Champion bull: C. C. Buckland's Rex de Kol of Sunnycroft. Reserve champion: W. Potter's King Segis of Friesland Park

Bull, yearling: C. A. Fawcett's Star of Canada 1, C. C. Buckland's Rudolph Paxton of Monovale 2, D. R. Hamiltun's Waipuna Starlight 3 Bull calf: Wheweli Bros. 1, C. A. Fawcett's Lassie's Boy 2, D. Ashwin's Lord Nowra of Glenvale 3

Cow or heifer, 3 years or over: J. H. Hancsh's Hopeful of Brundel 1, J. Clark's Jewel 2nd 2, J. Clark's Lunt 13th 3, C. C. Buckland's Glendowie Daisy 4 Heifer, 2 years: C. C. Buckland'6 Monovale Cbloe 1, C. C. Buckland's Monovale Edith Pontive 2, Whewell Bros.' Mutual Meg 3

Heifer, yearlirg: C. C. Buckland's Monovale Olga Paxton 1, C. C. Buckland's Monovala Naucebel Hergerveld 2, G. H. Kay's Wai puna Queenie 3 Heifer calf: Whewell Bros. 1, F. Stephen's Pride of Owhanga 2, C. C. Buckland's Monovale Ruby Paxton 3 Champion cow or heifer: J. Hansch's Hopeful of Brundel, Reserve champion: J. Clark's Jewtl 2nd. PEDIGREE JEKSJSiTfS. Cow or calf, 3 years or over: A. Moreland's Chelsea Girl 1, R. F. Wilkinson's Rose Tree 2, C. A. Willis' Snow Bird 3, Departmeut of Agriculture's Mayflower 2nd 1 Heifer, 2 years: C. A. Willis' Swan Queen's Fancy 1, A. Moreland's Golden Swan's Lady 2 Best two females in milk: C. A. Willis' Snow Bird and Snow Queen's Fancy 1, A. Moreland's Chelsea Girl and Golden Swan's Lady 2, Department of Agriculture's llower and Constance 3 Champion Bull: C. A. Willis Loyalty of Meadowbrook Bull, 3 years and over; C. A. Willis' Loyalty of Meadowbrook 1, [ H. F. Billington's Dueky King 2

Hull, 2 years: F. K. Landfard'B Captain Scott 1, J. Cathcart'a Myland Lad 2 Bull, yearling: K. l*'. Wilkinson's Majestic 1, H. fJarper'a Beaehland's I'rincc 2, William Dunn's Twylish Chase b<•

Dull calf: C. A. Willis' Snowbird a Kalt'igh 1, 15. Henwood's CarUeen 2, H. Morcland'a Brighton's Prince h c

Champion cow: C. A. Willis' Swan Quee.i Fancy Heifer, yearling: A. Moreland'B Lilac of Beachlandß 1, H. Henwoud'B Dusky l'tincess 2, C. A Willis' ticow Witch •'<

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POLLED ANGUS

GRADE SHORTHORNS

PEDIGREE AYRSHIRES. Bull, 3 years or over: E. Henry Kin? of the West 1, J. Hyland and Johnson's Earl of Woodlandß 2 Bull 2 years: Mate Ban's Prince Jimmy 1 and champion, W. K. Lawton's Jumbo 2 Bull, yearling: J. Hyland and Johnson's Prince Ruby 1, T. M. Thomson's Premier Bill 2, J. Hyland and Johnsons's Reform hc, R. J. Glasgow's Western Knight c Bull calf: T. M. Thomson's Chief of the Clan 1, W. K, Lawton's Knock Brack 2 Cow or heiter, 3 years or over: W. K. Lawton's Colleen Bawn 1 and chamrion, F. Pellow's Snowflake 2, E. P. Pellow's Lady Garthland I. hc, H. Pellow's Rosa Garthland c

Heifer, 2 years old: W. K Lawton's Duchess 1

Heifer, yearling: J. Hyland and Johnson's Dj 11 y Varden of River View 1, E. Henry's Lady 2, J. Hjland and Johnson's Rubie of River View ii c, and Diary of River c Hsifer calf: W. K. Lawton's Pretty Polly 1, F. Pellow's Lady Wellington 2, W. K. Lawton's Rosella h c GRADE AYR^HIRES.

Cow or heifer, 3 years or over: A. Tavlor's Ruby 1, F. Pellow's 2, W. K. Lawton's Princess 3

Heifer, yearling: J. Hyland's and Johnson's Molly 1, J. Hyland and Johnson's Maude 2, Makgill and Middleton's Marie 2nd 3, W. K. Lawton's Daphne 4 Heifer calf: E. Henry 1, F. Pellow's Starlight 2, F. Pellow's Rosella 3, W. K. Lawton's Primrose 4

Pen 3 heifers, 2 years or under: Makgill and Middleton 1, E. Henry

Bull, 2 years: G. F. Willis' Pluto and 1 and champion

Bull, yearling: G. F. Willis' entry 1 Cow or heifer, 3 years or over: G. F. Willis' entries 1 and chanrpion and 2

Heifer, 2 years: G. F. Willis' entry 1 Heifer, calf: G. F. Willis' entry

Cow or heifer, 3 years or over: Arthur Taylor'B Clara Butt 1 ana Queenie 2, George Pulman's Roan Lass h c Heifer, yearling: F. Bregman's entry 1, P. Dunn's entries 2 and h c Heifer calf: J. McNally's Kerry 1 , P. Dunn's entry 2 Pen of 3 heifers, suitable for dairy purposes: F. Bregman's entry 1, Fred Wright's Roan 2 PEjJIGREE SHORTHORNS. Champion: W. Tayior'a Baron Manchester (yearling). Reserve champion: A. McNicol's bull calf. Bull, 3 years old or over: Wm. Taylor's Prince Ruby 1 Bull, 2 years old: W. Taylor's Admiral Barrington 1 Bull, yearling: Wm. Taylor's Baron Manchester 1 Bull calf: A. McNicol 1, Wm. Taylor 2 Cow, 4 years and over: Wm. Taylor s Rubs Duchess 3rd 1, A. McNicol's Rose 11. 2

Heifer, 3 years: Wm. Taylor's Bertha 31st 1

Heifer, 2 years, calved since 30th June, 1912: -lack McNicol I, A. McNicol 2, Wm. Taylur's Abbess 3 Heifer, yearling, calved since June 30th, 1913: Jack McNicol 1, A. McNicol 2, W. Taylor 3 hid 4 Heifer calf: A. McNi.?ol 1, Wm. Taylor 2 PEDIGREE MILKING SHOKTu t> vtj Bull, 1 jear or over: Was. Taylor' 1, James Walker s Dread nought 2 Cow or neiter, years or over . Wm. Taylor 1 Heifer, 2 years old or under: Wm. Taylor 2 GRADE HOLSTEINS. Cow or heifer, 3 years or over: A. Taylor's Susan .1, A. Taylor's Trilby 2, D. R. Hamilton's Nancy 3 Heifer, 2 years: A. Taylor's Champion Belle 1, J. N. Massey 2 Heiter, yearling: B. Roulston's Queenie 1, G. Ross 2, *. Stephen's lJoris 3 Heifer calf: D. R. Hamilton's Gladys 2nd 1 Pen 3 heifers: D. R. Hamilton 1 and 2 SHEEP. FAT SHEEP. Pen of 3 wethers, suitable for freezing for export: T. Hioton 1 and special Pen of 3 wethers, Longwool: T. Hinton 1, W. Taylor 2 Pen [of 3 wethers, Downs: T. Hinton 1 Pen of 3 ewes, Longwool: Eber Barribali 1 and 3, T. Hinton 2, Ostrich Farm Co. 4 Pen of 3 ewes, Downs: Eber Barribali 1 and 2 Pen of 5 lambs, shown in wool: W. Taylor 1, T. Hinton 2, Ostrich Farm Co 3 Pen of 10 lambs, shown in wool and suitable for freezing: T Hinton 1, Ostrich Farm Co 2.