FRANKLIN A. AND P. SHOW.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 355, 26 February 1918, Page 1

FRANKLIN A. AND P. SHOW.

A BRILLIANT SUCCESS The Franklin A. and P. Society's 33rd annual show, which was open* ed on Friday last as recorded in our issue of that date, was continued on Saturday, the occasion being known as People's Day. Trains, motor cars, motor lorries, horsed conveyances of every description, brought crowds of visitors and the attendance was estimated at something like 6000. Brilliant sunshine was experienced, a fact that was appreciated as contrasted with the rain-storm that last year brought the show to a summary conclusion. Picnic parties enjoyed their outing to the utmost, jumping events were eagerly watched, stock exhibits were keenly scanned by agriculturists, housewives interested themselves in the display in the home industries section, and fun and amusement for one and all were provided by the numerous sideshows. Everything went with a swing and the show of 1918 undoubtedly stands out m point of merit and attractiveness as the most successful of any of the Society's exhibitions. BHOW SIDELIGHTS The "gate" arrangements were ex* ceedingly well controlled, Mr A. B. Barter being in command of a band of workers that stood to their posts faithfully and well. The conduct of the public throughout show-time was consistently good and marked sobriety was everywhere noticeable. The only instance of police action being necessary was in regard to a game of chance introduced on the show-ground by an enterprising side-showman. Railway arrangements locally were most efficiently carried out by Mr F. Brown (stationmaster) and the members of his staff. Passengers were all safely conveyed and stock was promptly unloaded and loaded. Everywhere words of praise were to be heard as to the show management and Mr J. M. Baxter, the worthy and courteous secretary, once more scored a marked success in the way he supervised the undertaking. The President (Mr Dynes Fulton; and all members of the Executive also worked most untiringly and apart from mannal labours new members were actively canvassed for and what is more were secured. The Prime Minister (MrMassey) was, owing to being detained on Ministerial duties at Wellington, an absentee but he wired his apologies and expressed a hope for the success of the show. The gate money taken on the occasion of the 191.5 show, viz. the last on the old ground, still stands as a record for the Society, viz: Ist <day £l7 9i 6d, 2nd day £226 6s, total £243 15s 6d. The 1916 figures (the first show on the new ground) were Ist day £l6 Is, 2nd day £2lO 13s 9d, total £226 14s 9d; last year the amounts were Ist day £l2 6s, 2nd day £169 18s, total £lB2 4s. For last week's show the amusement tax of Id on Is tickets was charged for the first time, the gross receipts being Ist day £2O 3s 7d, 2nd day £217 19s 10s, total £238 3s sd. From this some £l7 has to be deducted for war tax so the Society's net amount will be amout £221. Consequently the gate receipts for last week are below those of both 1915 and 1916. TRADE EXHIBITS Messrs Cooper and Curd, Messrs Gallagher and Howe, Messrs Mills, Boyle and Coady all had displays of different makes of motor cars, of which they are the respective local agents. Mr E. Allan (Buckland) also had a stand with an exhibit of "Allan's good seeds. 1 ' SMOKE CONCERT As in former years the judges and visiting exhibitors were entertained on Friday evening at a smoking concert held in the Masonic Hall and presided over by Mr Dynes Fulton. The President (Mr Dynes Fulton) in proposing the toast of "the Judges" mentioned that they were particularly pleased with the gentlemen who had adjudicated that day, each one having given entire satisfaction. He trusted they would all go away with pleasant recollections of their visit to Pukekohe. Mr E. C. Bank?, of Matamata, the judge of Holstein cattle, replying to the toast commented on the high quality of the animals shown and in u. homely way gave some interesting advice to dairymen, urging that breeders should pay special attention to the selection of a bull which he said " was more than half the herd." Mr Murphy (.judge of fat cattle) expiesßed the opinion that in the future the meat industry would have to be nationalized. On behalf of the exhibitors Messrs Fawcett (Clevedon), J. Fulton ( VVhangarata), J. Rogers (Ngaruawuhia), J. Buchanan, B. Myers and A. ft. Ilattaway expressed the pleasure they derived by attending the Show and congratulated the Executive on the excellent arrangements made. The health of Mr and Mrs Baxter was drunk, Mr Fawcett (Clevedon) ayiug a special tribute to Mr Baxter, who he trusted would quickly be restored to better health. He

was, he said, an ideal secretary and was well supported by Mrs Baxter. Regret was general that Mr Baxter's health did not permit him to be present PRIZE LIST. The following is the complete prize list, viz: Horses Blood Stock Mare with foal at foot: Roulston Bros.' Seedletoria, foal by Robert the Bruce, 1, Len J. Walters' 2, T. Hoult's Te Whero 3. Mare, dry, 4 years or over : Roulston Bros'Te Comal, E. P. Paul's 2, Roulston Bros' Bouvardia 3. Filly or gelding, 2 years : Roulston Bros' War Tank, by Elysian, 1, Roulston Bros' Flowing Bowl, by Coronet, 2. Colt, filly or gelding, 1 year : Frank Rogers' 1, E. P. Paul 2. HACKS AND HUNTERS Hack, mare or gelding, up to lost: E P Paul 1 and 3, H Manuel's Glenora 2 Hack, mare or gelding, up to lost: E Buchanan's Hikurangi 1, Miss Kelso's Laddie 2, V Papesch's 3 Hack, mare or gelding, up to list: B M Myers's Bowler 1, J Buchanan's Patch 2, K E Buchanan's Kiwi 3, Miss Kelso's Field Marshall c Lady's Hack, mare or gelding: Miss Kelso's Laddie 1, K £ Buchanan's Kiwi 2, T E Hayr 3, A E Hattaway's Monty c Filly or gelding, 2 years: J Fulton's Lady Ivy 1, W H Whinray's Glen Brook 2, E P Paul 3 Foal, hack: L J Waters 1, H 0 Mellsop 2 Pony, mare or gelding, 14.2 or under: H A Swaffield's Topsy 1, C Clarke's That's It, 2, E PPaul 3<C Boy's pony, mare or gelding: E P Paul 1, Doris Melville 2, J Potter's Luna 3 Child's pony, mare or gelding : E PPaul land 2, T E Hayr 3 Child's pony, mare or gelding, 10 hands or under: L Kirkman's Queenie 1, C Clarke's Blue Bell 2, Ruth Roulston's Bonny 3 Mare, suitable for breeding cavalry remounts: EPPaul 1, J M Baxter's Ida 2, J J McKinney's Myrtle 3 Mare, suitable for breeding remounts for mounted rifles: L J Walters 1, H 0 Melsop's Monoplane 2 J M Baxter's Ida 3 Mare or gelding, suitable for cavalry remount: TE Hayr 1, H Manuel's Glenora 2, E P Paul 3 Mare or gelding, suitable for mounted rifles : J Buchanan's Patch 1, V Papesch's Prince 2, Miss Kelso's Field Marshall 3 Mare or gelding, suitable for artillery purposes: H J Middlemiss's Bruce C McCormick's Sandy Prince 2 Maiden hunter's competition: H Manuel's Glenora 1, R H McGough's Peter 2 Lightweight hunter : J Buchanan's Patch 1, R M Furniss' Di< k 2, BM Myers's Bowler 3 Lady's hunter: J Buchanan's Patch 1, H Manuel's Kaiora 2, W L Carr'sJock 8 Heavyweight hunter: W L Carr's Jock 1, H Manuel's Glenora 2, R D Neal's Nigger 3 Best walking hack: B M Myers's Bowler 1, E P Paul 2 and 3 Best mannered (saddle) mare or gelding: K Buchanan's Hikurangi 1, J Buchanan's Patch 2, B M Myers's Bowler 3 Polo pony: U. Swaffield's Topsy 1, C Clarke's That' It 2, E Howard's Bluebird 3 Champion hack, E P Paul's Hilarity Champion hunter: J Buchanan's Patch 1, R D Neal's Nigger 2, W L Carr'sJock 3 LIGHT HARNESS IIOB9ES. Filly or gelding, suitable for light harness, 2 years old : T A Douglas' 1, T E Hayr 2, A G Landon's Dandy 3 Filly, colt or gelding, 1 year : E PPaul 1, W H Whinray's Glonbrook 2 Best Mare or Gelding: T D Reid's Red Denis 1, T A Douglas' 2, H A Mullins' Tui 3, T E Hayr c Pair Buggy Horses, mares or geldings : T E Hayr 1, Thos Hoult 2 Buggy or sulky horse, mare or gelding: E P Paul 1, Miss A Kelso's Field Marshall 2, T E Hayr 3, 8 Page's Rowdy c Buggy or sulky horse, 3 years or over : W G Bell's Peggy 1, J H Craig's 2, Wilfred G. Roulstone's Merry Will 3 Pony, mare or gelding : H A Mullins' Tui 1, Alex Forsyth's Little Jewel 2, E P Paul's 3 and c Pony, 12.2 hands or under : E P Paul's 1, T E Hayr's 2, Effyie Ashwin's Starlight 3, W Roulston's Trixie c Pair ponies, shown in harness and driven : C Clarke's Dolly and Bluebell 1, T E Hayr 2 Pair ponies, shown in harness : 0 Clarke's Dolly and Bluebell 1, T K Hayr 2 Champion pair of ponies: C Clarke's Dolly and Bluebell Mare or gelding, suitable for coaching purposes: E P Paul 1, T D Reid's Red Denis 2, A P Daysh's Prince 3 Best turnout, horse (sulky or roadster) harness: E P Paul 1, T D Deid's Red Denis 2, Miss Kelso's Field Marshall 3 Continued on Page 4