FRANKLIN A. & P. SHOW.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 150, 25 February 1916, Page 2

FRANKLIN A. & P. SHOW.

Successful Start To*day. People's Day To*morrow. Under highly-favourable climatic conditions and with other attendant features all auguring well, the Franklin A. and P. Society's 31 at Annua! Show commenced this morning at Pukekohe, and will be brought to a conclusion to-morrow (Satuiday), when, as usual, People's Day, with all its varisd attractions, wlil ba observed

THE NEw GKOUND Ih3 present sbow marks the start of a r.ew era for the Society, since a new showground is being used for th 3 first time. With the Pukekohe Show growing more and more in public favour, with the number of exhibits far surpassing those of earlier yeir?, and with jumping event", tlways so popular, attracting additional competitors year by yea*, the old quarters gradually tailed to provide the required accommodation. Consequently, about tso jears ago the Executive came to the conclusion that present and future needs could only be nrt by the acquisition of a ground of much greater proportions than was at that time in ure. The purchase waj accordingly arranged from Mesais P.oulston Bros, and Mr A Berriman of a property, Bituated on the eastern side of and near the railway atatior, embracing some 30 acres. During the past few months the wurk of tbe removal cf the Society's plant, buildings, pens, etc , has bren gradually effected, and it Bpeaks well for the ljyalty of members to the Society that the greater part of tbe operations have been conducted by voluntary labour, "working bees" teing organis d and superintended by th a energetic President, Mr D K Hamilton, and the zealous Eecetarv, Mr J M Baxter. Particularly to these two gentlemen much praise is du. j for »he tenacious and admirable manner in which they adhered to their task, with the result that they have seen their efforts honourably rewarded by the deciety bung the of a ground with equipment and accommodation that would do credit to a metropolitan organisation.

"The nrg" is tituated in the centre of ths ground, and has an atea of some five acres. On the western side, in near proximity to the ring, are the Bheep, cattld and pig pen?. The stables and horse lines are placed on the southern side, whilst a eloping hill on the eastern Bide and a rising ground on the north side provide ideal caotres for provision for sight-seeing of ring events by the general public. Ihe secretary's office stands at the north-west corner of tfce ring, whilst in near proximity to the main entranca gate is a new structure of wood and iron allotted for the display of the Home Industry exhibit?, its dimensions being lUOft by 25ft. This latter building will for the purposes intended be appreciated by exhibitorp, since on the old ground marquees formed the extent of accommodation for the industrial department

THE ENTKIES

Although the full total ot entries is somewhat below the record figures of laat year, the number must be regarded as eminenlly satisfactory, having regard to the scarcity of latour brought about by the war, which has necessitated farmers paying close personal attention to harvest operatioi s, instead of being at le to spare time for the preparation of stock for ring exhibition. A slight falling off in (lie hone section i®, however, counter-balanced by increased entries of cattle, sheep and pigs. In the Home Industries Department a decrease in the entries of garden and farm produce occurs, but this is attributable to the r.cer.t prolonged spell of dry weather, which either retarded the growth of vegetable crops or caused them to mature at an unusually early date The following is a comparison of the entries for this and the l»<it show, viz.:—

1916 1915 Light horns 293 314 Draught horses 100 99 Cattle 306 251 Sheep 103 87 Figs 98 79 Dogs 37 56 i'oultry 36 42 Industrial 734 860

the executive The Executive lor the year is as follows President, Mr D K Hamilton; vice-presidents, Messrs F E til in p son and D Fulton; general committee, Messrs F Ballard, A B Barter, James Potter, W K Law ton, C K Lawrie, J Kenntily, F Hubbard, W Dunn. A P Dayßh, W J D Sharp, J Roulston, W J Kutherlord, John Schlaepfer, J N Massey, F C Shipherd, James Wylie, H J Craig, J Wallace, K Bilkey, J H Webb; treasurer, Mr H Bockett; secretary, Mr J M Baxter

JUDGES ANU STEWARDS

The following is the list of judges and stewards, viz:—

Blcoi Stock —Hacks and hunters: Judge, Mr J Bull, Hunterville, stewards, Messrs J Wylie, Maßsey, Delaney E Appleby mounted, and M Wylie, mounted Light harness horses. Judge, Mr John Dalgleish, Hamilton; stewards, Messrs Shipherd, senr, Hamilton, and Gummer

Draught horses: Judge, Mr J D Mitchell, Manaia; stewards. Messrs lvcnnclly, senr, Robert Bilkey and Kavanagh Shorthorns and Angus cattle: Judge, Mr Donald Potts, Waihou; stewards, Messrs Dunn, senr, and I,aw ton

Holstein cattle: Judge—Mr James, tJell block; stewards, Messrs Craig, senr, and Young Jersey cattle; Judge, Mr S K Lancaster, Palmerston , North; stewards, Messrs Wallace, senr, Daysh and Jeffries Ayrshire cattle: Judge, Mr S Stanchen, Ngaroto; stewards, Mersrs Rutherford and Melviile

Dairy cattle: Judge, Mr John Massev; stewards, Messrs Dunn, Craig, Wallace and Kutherford

Sluep sections: Judge, Mr W H Huirk, Masterton; stewards, Mcssis I Schlacpfcr, senr, CulT and R St|ijaepf:r l''at Stock-cattle and sheep: judge, Mr Robert Graham, Otahuhu; steward, Mr John Schlacpfer

W y I lie, Pipatoetoe; stewards, Messrs Uaych aod Moore Dog section: Judge, Mr J Spenc?; steward, Mr McKinney, senr Poultry section: Judge, Mr J Porter, Hamilton; steward, Mr McKinney, senr Dairy produce, etc : Judge, Mr F Jackson Bakery and prsserves: Judge, Mrs J Brewer, Auckland Needlework aod floral artistry: Judge, Mrs J G Kutherford, Kemuera Schools—writing and maps: Judge, Mr Graham, TuaKau Flowers and fruit: Judge, Mr Bennett, Auckland arden and Field produce: Judge, Mr J Wymer, Otabubu; stewards, Messrs F Ballard, senr, Sharp, Hubbard, Webb, M Baliarc, C A Crisp?, Kobinson, 11 M Crisps and Brown; lady stewards, Mcsdames Webb and Brewer Reception stewards Messrs Hamilton, Fulton, Simpson, Shipherd, Barter and Motion fress steward: Mr Koulston Weight guessing: Msestb Lawrie, Howard and Goldsworthy Gate stewards: Meesrs Hamilton, Simpson, Fulton and Potter Motor car steward: Mr Barter

Side stow steward: Mr Lawrie Vehicular traffic stewards; Mesars Fulton and Schlaepfer Hot water steward: Mr rotter Kailway Btewards: Messrs Flavell, fapesch, Wylie and Baxter

DISPLAY OF IMPLEMENTS, ETC. Among tbe firms exhibiting at the Show special mention is deserved of the display made by Messrs Cooper and CurJ, preprietors of tbe Franklin Carriage Factory, Pukekohe. Here a glimpse is obtainable of tbe neatness and thoroughness in handiwork of all classes of conveyances manufactured by Metsrs Cooper and Curd. Gi;p, buggies, farm waggot b are all included in their output, which m growing to such extensive proportions that a new and uc-to-date tac.orv in brick is now in course rf ercetion at their premises in King street. They are alio agents for tlie Buick motor car, and their motor garage is in charge of a thoroughly competent engineer Th? Treloar Milking Machine Company, whose district agent is Mr Charles A Kidd, has a milking machine on view in operation. This is naturally of particular interest to dairy farmers, and the fact that tfce Treloar type of milking plant gives general satisfaction to all of its users is testimony to its > etticiencv

"Important to Farmers" is the claim made by Messrs Chart's Katjen, Ltd., manufacturing chsmis'B, of Auckland, with respect to their patent preparation for cowb known as "Cow-Lie," of which a display is also made, Calves are of such value nowadays that to dairy farmer can afford to spare effort to promote their well? being, and to this end Meeprs Katjen guarantee "CowrLic" as highly elective. The preparation is obtainable at stores in the di> trict and Mr Charles Kjdd is ths district representative Seeds, pot plants, and other forms ot horticulture make a good display on behalf of both Messrs A Yates and Co., ot Auckland, and of Mr E Allan of Auckland, and in either case any intending customer may be assured that his requirements will be carefully attended to with a view of securing bis future eatisfaction and patronage

Messrs Quinu and Peoplts, the enterprising coachbuilding lirm ot Drury, also have a very creditable display of vehicles. Whether conveyances are required for private use or as tackle in the way ot waggons and draya for farm purpose?, Messrs Quinn and Peoples lay therasjlves out to Eecure satisfaction 03 the part of their customers, and the steady headway their business is making speaks well for public appreciation of their efforts

The Department of Agriculture, through the medium of the Ruakura Farm of Instruction, havo on view a very instructive and interesting exhibit in the form of specimens of diseases affecting fruit trees and fruit, farm crops and vegetables, with methods of control. SMOKING CONCERT TO-NIGBT

This (Friday) evening the judges and other visitors are to be entertained at a smoking concert to be held in the Masonic Hall

TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME Proceedings are due to open tomorrow with the judging ot pigp, poultry and dogs at 10 a.m., and the riding Bnd jumping events commence at tbc gams hour and will continue throughout the day The Prime Minister, the Right Hon W F Maguey, is to arrive from Auckland, in company with Miss Massev, by the Rotorua express at 11.10 a.m., and he will attend the officials' luncheon at noon. At 1 p.m. fhe ceremony of declaring the new gruonds open will be performed by the Prime Minister and a suspended streamer will be cut by Miss Massey to formally denote the act of "the christening." Amusement in plenty will be provided by the "side-shows," the number of such attractions being much in excess of those of previous years"

TO-DAy'B PROCEEDINGS. The ground presented quite a busy appearance even at an early hour this morning and when judging commenced at 11 a.m. the aiteudauctj was well up to the average for the tirst day.