FRANKLIN A. & P. SHOW

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 253, 23 February 1917, Page 3

FRANKLIN A. & P. SHOW

In an age wfcen ogticulture forms such a prominent faccor in tbs life of the Dominion tbe existence of a Society which encourages and stimulates tbe life blood of our nation deserves support from all sections of tha community which it directly and indirectly Berves. ' It is not surpiisig therefore that the Franklin A. and P. Society should annually occupy a higher position, eclipsing as it does the work of other orgar isatioiis in usefulness and prosperity. While the Franklin A. and P. Society primarily exists tor the promotion of egriculure, it serves a 'dual purpose in that it provides a rendezvous for social enjoyment. In this connection tbe second day of the Show has therefore rightly gained for itself the name of "People's Day." The Society is happily foitunate iu serving a district so rich in agricultural and pastoral possibilities, while its comparative nearness to the city of Auckland combine to enhance its value as an educational force. The Location ot the Show, too, adjacent to the Pukekobe Railway Station, is a fßctor decidedly in its favour, the transference ot valuable live stocK by rail being accomplished without delay and inconvenience. This, apart lrom the advantages to passengers, is worth noting when handling ot valuable stock is concerned. It is these provident arrangements which serve to retain the bold th« Society haß on its ever increasing patronage.

lUE EXECUTIVE. Fortunate is the Society in bavins at its head such a genial President as Mr C. K. Lawrie, with an Executive whore agricultural and business experience in no soqbll way contribute to the Society's success. In Mr J. M. Baxter the Society moreover has an ideal Secretary. Bis practical knowledge of show workings ensures practically a perfection of arrangements, whilst the ever ready manner in which he even undertakes manual tasks on the ground marks him as an official of rare value. Mention must also be made ot the zealous work performed bv Mrs Baxter in assisting in the secretarial duties.

SHOW OFFICIALS. For the Show which opened today the Judges and Stewards are as follows:

Blood stock (hacks and hunters)— Judge, Mr S R Hammond, Hunterville.

Supervising Horse Steward and Grand Parade Marshal—Mr James Wyli?. Stewards, Messrs J N Massey, A P Daysh, E Appleby, M Wyhe and A Allington. Light Harness Horses—Judg 8 , Mr Allan Bell, Camhridge. Stewards— Messrs J Kecnelly and J K Hamilton.

Draught Horses—Judge, Mr J C Haird, Hastirgs. Stewards, Messrs R. Bilkey, J H Craig and F Kavanagh

Cattle—Supervising steward, Mr D K Hamilton

Shorthorn a Judge, Mr John Drummond, Wellirgton. Stewards, Messrs J B Uolasworthy and W Finlay Holstein Cattle-Judge, Mr C Hopping, Fielding. Stewards, Messrs W L Young and A D Yuung Jersey Cattle—Judge, Mr W V Harkness, Tariki. Stewards, Messrs J Wallace and W a Thomas

Ayrshire Cattle-Judge, Mr B H Slack. Stewards, Messrs W J Rutherford and A J Melville

Dairy Cattle- Judge, Mr J Ambury. Stewards, Messrs W J Rutherford and A J Melville Sheet) Sections—Judge, Mr John Drummond. Stewards, Messrs John Schlaepfer, E C Cuff and A Scblaepfer Fat Stock—Cattle and SheepJudge, Mr John Diummond. Steward, Mr J Schlaepfer

fig Section—Judge, Mr B. H. Slack. Steward, Mr W J A Moore Dog Seclion—Judge, Mr A A White, Auckland. Steward, Mr J J McKinnev Poultry Section—Judge, Mr A A White, Auckland. Steward, Mr J J McKinney Dairy Produce-Judge, Mr W Y Kirkman

Bakery and Preserves—Judge, Mrs Treudall Auckland

Needlework Judge, Mis W Taylor, Te Awaumutu Schools—Writing and MapsJudge, Mr W. G. Graham, Taukau Flowers and Fruit—Judge, Mr F. Bennett, Auckland Garden and Field Produce—Judge, W. Kunciman, Newstead. Stewards, Messrs F. Ballard. W J D Sharp, F Hubbard, J U Webb, M Ballard, C A Criape and W Kobinsun

ENTRIES. There ib an encouraging increase in the number of those entries most vital to the interests of the Society, and especially is this so in the light hoises. The number in this section is no lees than 331 as compared with 293 last year. Cattle total 343 as against 306 last year, while sheep also show a decided advance. In the cattle section the Jersey breed holds hrst place in point of numbers, although thia year the Holstein representatives provide a marked increase, lowing that in certain areas "the black and white" is gaining in favour. Franklin has a high reputation for its cattle, and the fine type of well-ribbed, deepset specimens shown agaiu prove that the Waikato csn well hold its own both for beef and dairying purposes. Light horses are the great feature of the Show, ai.d although there is a slight falling off in the draught section the animals forward are mUHCularlv framed ot fine stamina, goo.l pulling powers and true to type. As a class they are far above the usual standard. It ,„ atter all quality that counts.

TKADE EXHIBITS. Among the exhibits by Messrs Cooper and Curd, Pukekohe, who have a high reputation tor firstclass workmanship, are a doubleBeated buggy with removable back seats and adaptable for pole or shafts This vehicle Is substantially

OPENED TO-DAY

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS

built, has oil axles, fitted with brase, and should be inspected. Tbe same firm are aho showing a gig in natural wood finish, with bent slafts and nickel fittings. Its general smart, showv appearance should attract thoss desirous uf purchasing a well-made, highly finished vebicle. There is also an exhibit ot a strong spring tip-dray In motor cars Messrs Cooper and Curd are exhibiting the Buick, fur which they hold the sole agency, and the fact that there are so many in use throughuut tbe district is a sufficient testimony that they are reliable cars. Those on exhibition are a six-cylinder touring model, £435, a four-cylinder model, £330, and a four-cylinder touring model at £320.

Mr E. Allan, of Buckland, whose reputation as a reliable seedsman is well established, is exhibiting farm and garden seeds, also pot plants. Trie best recommendation is that Allan's are "Good Seeds," and those who have not hitherto patronised him would do well to give him a trial. Mei'sra Arthur Yates and Co., Ltd., Auckland, who cater for a large number of people throughout the Auckland district, have on exhibit a range of seeds for which tbe firm are celebrated. Farmers woold do well to examine their new season's grass and clover seeds, cleaned oy their modern machinery. Messrs Gallagher, Howe and Moore, of Pukekohe, exhibit the Hupmobile eight-cylinder touring car, £450, which is claimed to be the best on the market. It has an established record and farmers and others desirous of purbasiog a car should inspect this firm's stand. The same firm is, also showing The Chevrolet car, a four-cylinder car which at the price of £225 has no equals. Tbe firm have a large plant for overhauling and repairing all kinds of machinery and stock all spare parts and motor accessories.

SMOKE CONCERT: A Smoking Concert at which the judges and officials are invitel, will be held in the Oddfellows Hall this evening. TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. After the storms of the past few days no little anxiety prevailed amongst the Executive as to weather conditions for the Show, but luckily this mornining broke fine and with similar favourable sunshine to-morrow the usual gay throngs ot residents and visitors may be depended upon to assemble on the ground. The attendance today was highly satisfactory for a first day. The customary attractions ot side shows are forthcoming in good variety and a thriving business in that way is expected by the respective proprietors tomorrow.

Proceedings opened at 11 a.m. to-day with the judging ol Blood Stock, and Light Horses, Draught Stock, Cattle, Sheep and Home Industrie?. To-morrow the awards for pigs, uuultry and dogs, and of the balance of the horses, will be made, aud the ring events will also be in progress. The jumping competitions to be decided to-morrow include a first prize of £3O for the Champion Hunter, 15 contestants having been nominated for that event.

PRIZE LIST.

Awards announced .up to the time of our going to press are as follows: HORSES. BLOOD STOCK. Entire, 3yrs old or over: W Tozer's Robert the Bruce 1 Entire colt, 2yrs: Frank Rothwell 1 Mare, with foal at foot: S Fullerton's Lady Elen 1, W Hosking's Floral 2 Mare, dry, 4yrs or over : S Fullerton's Marble-ess and T. McGowan tie for first Filly or gelding, 3yrs: Miss F Hew'ett's Captain Soult 1, Te Kokopu Estate's Midget 2 Filly or gelding, 2yrs: S Otway 1 HACKS AND HUNTERS. Hack, mare or gelding, up to lost: E P Paul 1, J 0 Taylor's Ngarara 2, R Henwood's Combo 3 Hack, mare or gelding, up to 13st: Miss Ida Adams' Gaiety 1, Miss A Kelso's Laddie 2, T Kempthorne's Starlight 3 Hack, mare or gelding, up to list: Miss A Kelso's Laddie 1, T Kemothorne's Starlight 2, J 0 Taylor's Scamp 3, E P Paul h c Filly or gelding, 2yrs: S. Otway 1 Filly or gliding, lyr : E Henry 1, Joseph Adams 2, S Fullerton 3 Best foal sired by Master Soult: E Henry 1, Joseph Adams 2, W Hosking 3 LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. Filly or gelding, suitable for light harness, 2ys old: S Otway 1, W McNally 2 Filly, colt or gelding, tyr : T A Douglas 2 Pair buggy horses : T E Hayr 1 Buggy or sulky horse: E P Paul 1, T E Hayr 2, Miss A Kelso's Field Marshal 3

Buggy or sulky horse, 3yrs or over: Miss A Kelso's Royal 1, 0 Allen 2, J Moffat's Miss Ulster 3

DRAUGHT HORSES. Entire, 3yrs and over. W. Smeed's Imperator 1, 8 J Wicks' Lockside 2, E C Beale's Young Tar 3 Entire, lyr old : W Smeed's Dunsmore Baron 1 Mare, dry, -iyrs or over : James McLeod's Miss Sands 1, T E Duck's Fuchsia Jamieson 2, A. L. Collie 3, Pukekohe Borough Council h c Filly, 3yrs old : James Potter 1 Filly, 2yrs old : T W Woods I, T E Duck's School Girl 2, A Nicholas' Flo 3

CATTLE.

PEDIGREE SHORTHORNS. Bull, 3yis old or over: W Taylor's Admiral Barrington 1 Bull, 2yrs old : W Taylor's Baron Edward 1 Bull, yearling: W Taylor'sChf-

ton's Duke 1, J M Whitham's Brian Sylvester 2 Bull, calf: W Taj lor 1, W G Park 2 Cow, 4yiß and over: W G Park's Mossrose 12th 1, W Taylor's Freda 2, Henry Brown's Springleigh Esta 6th 3 Heifer, 3yrs: W Taylor's Daisy 20th 1, W G Park's Mossthorn 4th 2 Heifer, 2yrs: W Tajlor's Dora 1, Henrv Brown's Tamaki Daisy 2, W G. Park's Mossrose 36th 3 Heifer, yearling: W Taylor's Bertha 1, Henry Brown's Panehakua Snowy 16th 2 PEDIGREE MILKING SHORTHORNS Bull, lyr or over: J R McElwain's Master Byan 1 Cow or heifer, 3yrs or over. Arthur Taylor's Moana 1, W Taylor's Puritan Beauty 2, Department of Agriculture 3 Heifer, 2yrs or under : Arthur Taylor's Lady Betty 1, Ruakura Farm of Instruction 2 and 3

PEDIGREE HOLSTEINS. Bull, 3yrs or over : C A Fawcett's Star of Canada, 1 ; C C Buckland's Rudolph Paxton of Monovale, 2 ; William Potter's King Segis of Friesland Park N.Z, 3 Bull, yearling : C C Buckland's Waldorg Paxton of Monovale, 1 ; S Hodge's Ensign, 2 ; C C Buckland's Lockhart Paxton of Monovale, h c Bull calf : Whewell Bros.' 1 ; C C Buckland's Butter Boy De Kol of Monovale, 2; D R Hamilton's Dergbrooks Duke, h c Cow or heifer, 3yrs or over : C C Buckland's Gem Oakland Maida, 1 ; C C Buckland's Hengerveld Butter Girl, 2 ; Arthur Taylor's Susan, 3 Heifer, 2yrs: C A Fawcett's Clevedon Choice, 1 ; C A Fawcett's Clevedon Pearl, 2 ; Whewell Bros.' Tui Pietertje, 3 Heifer, yearling : C C Buckland's Monovale Maggie Regina, 1 ; Arthur Taylor's Prudence 111., 2 ; C C Buckland's Monovale Princess Paxton, 3 Heifer calf: C A Fawcett's Clevedon Joan, 1; Whewell Bros.' 2 ; D R Hamilton's Dergbrook's Venus 3

GRADE HOLBTEINB. Cow or heifer, 3yrs or over : Arthur Taylor's Pollyanna, 1 and special mention Heifer, 2yrs : F. Leonard's Femie, 1 PEDIGREE JERSEYS.

Cow or heifer, 3yrs or over : T. Church's Chelsea Flower, 1 ; A Moreland and Sons' Majesty's Eileen, 2; A Moreland and Sons' Flandrine's Gift, 3

Heifer, 2yrs : E L Roose's Lady Joffre, 1 : E L Roose's Queen Elizabeth, 2 ; A C Jones' Bronzewing, 3 Best two females in milk : A Moreland and Son, 1 ; T Church's Chelsea Flower and Seaqueen, 2 ; E L Boose's Queen Elizabeth and Lady Joffre, 3 Heifer, yearling: Thos Brownlee's Te Rapa Lass 1, 0 A Willis' Brentwood Pearl 2, A Moreland and Son's Beachland's Primrose 3

Heifer, calf: W G Graham's Golden Rosebud 1, R F Wilkinson's Nita 2, R Harper's Queen Mab 3 Best 3 grade Jersey heifers : R F Wilkinson 1, Thos A Millear 2, W H. Carter 3

Cow, any age, holding authenticated milk and butter-fat records made under the supervision of the N,Z Department of Agriculture : A Moreland and Son's Majesty Eileen 1, Flandrine's Gift 2, Lady Starlock 3

GRADE JERSEYS. Cow or heifer, 3yrs or over: T Church's Browney 1, C A Willis' Topsy 2, A J Patterson's Darkie 3 Heifer, 2yrs: C A Willis' Nora 1, R Henwood's Minnie 2, R F Wilkinson's Loyal Rose 3 Heifer, yearling: T Church's Beauty 1, R. F. Wilkinson's Dulcie 2 and Duchess 3

PEDIGREE AYRSHIRES. Bull, 3yrs or over: W K Lawton's Jumbo I.EP Pellow's Lord Wellington 2, Hyland and Johnston's Prince Ruby 3 Bull, 2yrs: Thos M Thom?on's Butter Boy 1 Bull, yearling : Hyland and Johnston's Bruce 1

Bull, calf : W K Lawton's Earl of Desmond 1, Hyland and Johnston's Rufus 2, Thos M Thomson's Duke of Ailsa 3

Cow or heifers, 3yrs or over : E P Pellow's Lady Garthland 1, W K Lawton's Duchess 2, Thos M Thomson's Barones6 11. 3

Heifer, 2yrs: F Pellow's Lady Wellington 1, W K Lawton's Barbara 2, J Griffin's Lady Violet 2 Heifer, yearling: Hyland and Johnston's Dolly Grey 1, Thos M Thomson's Blossom 2, W K Lawton's Desert Gold 3

Heifer, calf: Thos M Thomson's Sweet Pea 1 and Lily 2, W K Lawton's Jessie 3

Bull and three of his female progeny r E P Pellow's Lord Wellington, 1 ; W K Lawton's Jumbo, Desert Gold, Beauty and Nancy, 2

CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Jersey bull: R Harper's Beachland's Prince Jersey cow : A C Jones' Madame Fox Ayrshire bull : W K Lawton's Jumbo Shorthorn bull: W Taylor Admiral Barrington Holstein bull: C A Fawcett's Star of Canada Holstein cow: C C Buckland's Gem Oakland Maida