ONEWHERO.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 350, 5 February 1918, Page 4

ONEWHERO.

ANONEWHERffFARM (By our Travelling Reporter) Some of the best farms in the Waikato are to be found at Onewhero—on the western side of the Waikato river which is crossed by a well spanned bridge a mile or so from Tuakau. Incidentally it may be stated that the Raglan County Council deserves credit for providing an excellent approach road and although the climb from the river to the far-stretching lands at Onewhero is a good "pull" for any car the journey is repaid by seeing some of the best farming land in the district. At various turns on the road up cow-bails are to be seen in close proximity to the neatly arranged houses, perched at convenient positions on the hillside, and although dairying has not yet been taken up to any great extent the indications promise an extended field in this direction. Passing through the township of Onewhero a sham turn to the right down hill reveals some splendid country on the flat where well built homesteads indicate comfort and prosperity. Standing amid pleasant surround ingß is the homestead of Mr Harry Pellow, who has a decided liking for Clydesdale horses and Ayrshire cattle. At the time of the writer's visit Mr Pellow was grooming his favouritethree-year-old entire 'Highland King,' which he stated stood 16.2 hands and whose breeding was "Marshall King," out of "Highland Queen." the dam of the latter being "Old Darling," belonging to Mr Walter Blakie, a famous Clydesdale breeder, of Southland. "Highland King" gives every evidence of careful management by his owner, and although he differs in build to his sire "Marshall King" his wellset body, fine legs, broad chest, and nicely arched neck, combined with the true-to-type Clydesdale head, should mark him for distinction in the show ring. In an adjoining paddock was "Highland Queen" by "Bancor" (imported), while her daughter, "Ruby Jameson," was by her side looking the pink of condition. "Ruby Jameson" is a well ribbed animal possessing powerful shpulders and legs, while her movement showed that she had that alertness characteristic of the Clydesdale breed. A yearling to her credit was in the same paddock by Mr W. Bmeed's famous horse "Imperator," and this youngster has all the qualities of that excellent horse and should prove a valuable asset to its owner.

Proceeding across the richly grassed paddocks one soon notices Mr Pellow's favourite Ayreshires, of which breed he has about 20 pedigree representatives. These finely marked creatures are true to type and their deeply veined udders reveal milk producing qualities. On the well kept farm of 75 acres these Ayreshires have an ideal home. The "head" of the herd, "Chief of the Clans," was seen lazily disporting himself in the rich pastures, while around him were several of his progeny all looking in the pink of condition. Around the homesteadwhich, by the way, has only been built about five years— are some splendid trees notably the English oak and walnut, the latter in full bearing. Peaches ana nectarines too were heavily laden, while a four-year-old vine full of grapes was to be seen. The district is rich in productiveness and it is not surprising that not only horses and cattle do well but fruit trees blossom to perfection, for Mr Pellow takes a real pride in all that concerns the landand bestows his enthusiasm on the ground which so readily responds to proper treatment.