FRANKLIN WINTER SHOW

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 534, 25 May 1920, Page 2

FRANKLIN WINTER SHOW

EXHIBITION CONCLUDED.

FOUK DAYS' INCLEMENT . WEATHER. ' '

Judging by the weather expei-ienc ed during the four days of the Franklin A. and P. Society's .inaugural Winter Show, it is doubtful if the society could have chosen four- worse days in any one year. Not'"a single day passed without Tain, while the cold atmosphere assisted !to make matters vjrery unpleasant indeed for everyone. After .rain had been experienced on Friday morning-the' afternoon''broke somewhat -.promising, bat the cold was terrible; and many were obliged to get away* home to a warm-, er place. In spitje "of these unfavoiir-" able conditions, there was a large attendance also at the evening session. During Friday night the indications were promising, while the conditions appeared better early on Saturday moaning, and everyone was optimistic that at least one day, the final| would be fine. Everything was going well until about 10.30 a.m., when huge dark-grey clouds commenced to gather in the south and west. As the morning grew older the dark-grey clouds transformed into a darker colour, and at 11.15 the dark clouds turned out to be the blackest storm clouds. The' rain commenced, and it grew from bad to worse, until at noon it r a ' ne d in torrents. The Show officials were now somewhat pessimistic. They were up against it, and some were wondering what on earth they had sowed to be reaping such a terrible vengeance. Just before one o'clock the clouds commenced to break, and the beautiful blue sky peeped through. The A. and P. officials again assumed an optimistic view, and this fime they were better judges. This did not compensate them for the infliction at midday, because the grounds were sodden. All they wanted now was to get the public to roll along. In spite of all the adverse circumstances the public attended in large numbers, and during the afternoon the attendance was estimated at fully 1400 —not a bad turn-out for such wintry conditions. The greater portion of the afternoon remained fine, but the weather was expected to break at any moment. The afternoon's outing was marred by a couple of light showers, but this did no|t affect the public, the great majority of whom were out to see the big football match between Auckland and Franklin. . The show itself was a signal success for an inaugural exhibition. As time goes on there is no question of doubt ithat the entries will be larger, and even now the three large iron sheds are inadequate to cope with the exhibits, trade displays, etc. Before the next Winter Show rolls around the society will have to seriously consider the erection of another large shed, while a spacious grandstand is essential, especially if the society intends to have football, hockey, and other outdoor sports. A grandstand would also serve a purpose at the autumn show, and the takings for admission to the stand would easily pay interest on money laid out to erect the structure; that is, from a six days' show per annum. As far as the financial aspect is concerned, we are not in a position to state whether the show was a success or otherwise; but from all accounts the show should just about pay for itself, exclusive, of course, of the cost of the new buildings, of which, in any case, a portion of the cost would have to be borne by :the autumn show. One of the new sheds at least will at the next autumn show b« utilised for housing of pedigree stock, so that the expenditure on these buildings was necessaiy sooner or A building to house pedigree stock is essential to keep in line with the progress made by other A. and P. societies, but the local society must proceed step by step.

Pukekohe Orchestra. During the four evening sessions the Pukekohe Orchestra, comprising Mr. Jas Hindman (conductor), Mesdames J. Wylie and G. H. Armstrong and Misses M. Woods and F. Hewlett (violins), Mr. G. Pook (flute), Mr. Murgatroyd ('cello), Mr. Bear (bass), Mr. A. Morris (cornet) and Miss R. Penman (piano), rendered the following programme of instrumental music, which was greatly appreciated by all: March, "Hurricane" (S. L. Albert); march, "Blaze of Glory" (Abe Holtzman); march, "Laughing Sam" (W. Rolfe); schottis'che, "Four Lititle Blackberries" (Lawrence O'Connor); schottische, "My Dusky Rose" (T. S. Allen); grand waltz, "Twilight Hours" (Waidemar Cranz); grand waltz, "Balkin Princess" (Paul Rubens); grand waltz, "Summer Secrets" (Theo. Taubert); selection, "Chimes of Normandy" (Planquette); selection, "War Songs" (Laurendeau); intermezzo, "Annetta" (C. S. Morrison); serenade, "Sweqtly Dreaming" (K. Silbirsack); serenade, "Sweet Recollections" (A. W. Hoffman); intermezzo, "Dream Thoughts" (Brie Ross); ber ceuse, "Rose Blushes" (Ewin S. Brill).

THE FOOTBALL MATCH. AUCKLAND JUNIOR REPS (9) VERSUS FRANKLIN SENIOR REPS (0). AN ENJOYABLE GAME. The football match held in connexion , with the Franklin Winter Show between the Franklin senior representatives and the Auckland juniop- representatives (first grade) eventuated on the showgrounds on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the visitors by 9 points to 0. The Auckland team, under the managership of Mr. Hinton, arrived by the Rotorua express, and were''taken to the showgrounds and entertained at luncheon. The members of the team then inspected the exhibits, and were highly delighted with what they saw. They expressed a desire to return again next year. The match was timed to commence at 3.15 p.m., but owing to the delay of the hockey ites taking the field the commencement was delayed about a quar tor of an hour. The teams took the liekl as follows:

Auckland (blue and white). Fullback, Gillespie: threequ&rters, Robinson. Matheson (captain) Brown: five-eighths, Heard, Gregory; halfback. Wright; rover, Lintot. Forwards: Front row, Miller, fklwards; second row, Thomas, McWilliams, Partington; back row, Keeney, Evans. Franklin (maroon) Fullback. J. Alexander; three-quarters, H. Alexander, J. Crighton. G. Pulham; fiveeighths, A. Wray VV. Molloy (cap tain); half-back. 11. Austin; rover, H. Robinson. Forwards: Front row, L. Balnie. L. West; second row, N. L. Higginson; Hoa Hira J. Turner; back row, J. Moflitt, T. Conrov. The weather was boisterous cold and windy, and the ground in a slippery condition. There was a large attendance, visitors being present from all over the Auckland Province. The Game. Auckland set the ball in motion against a stiff wind, and a Franklin back returned. The Aucklanders drove the Franklin men back to their twenty-five, and West was penalised for off-side play. Gillespie had a thot at goal, but the ball missed the uprights. The reds followed the dropout and by a well-sustained forward charge had the visitors defending. Turner obtained a mark in a good

osition, but Molloy's kief I*, 1 *, a good s ne. proved fruitless. The visitors n 3untei*-attacked and drove the reds 11 ack to their goal-line, but a clever \ iece of play by Balme was th< ;.eans of transferring the -sceno of 's perations to half-way. Here- Higginsn and- Coneroy broke awqy, ifijid ook the-, leather to Auckland goal- v. ne, but Qi-er-eagernesS on thfe uparf j f Franklin forwards gave" the'-blue € nd whites a free kick, and 'this re- g evetl an ugly situation, 'franklin j eturned the ball to •"the .twisnty-five , ag ; and from a line-oiiV-Jiigginson 3 \ of through, only to be collated neaF £ he line. A home for\yard kicked-too j ar'd when in a good-positron,' and v Auckland was compelled to force, feat' they were forced to perform \ everal times subsequently. The x Auckland forwards now took a" hand , n affairs, Edwards and Thomas -] howing to advantage in a brilliant • orward passing bout. They took the j tall to Franklin twenty-five, where A .] ,Vray obtained, booted high and fol- , owed up. He caught the Auckland ( 'ullback, who slipped after tnking he ball, and continuing his stunt he , vas almost over. Auckland were ] igain but their accur- ] ite collaring and sharp marking sav:d the situation. Wright and Heard , jut in some very clever defensive &ork, and it was chiefly through their fine work that Franklin was presented from opening the score, l'he Auckland forwards packed well, rnd by a combined effort pushed the leds back to quarter way. From a scrum in Auckland twenty-five Wright set his backs in motion, and for the first time the spectators were treated to a brilliant passing bout. The backs took the oval to Franklin twenty-five, where the wing-three-quarter, Brown, centred. The blue and white forwards obtained, and with the leather at toe they drove the reds right on to itheir goal-line, but an' infringement spoiled a sure try, ajid a beautiful piece of play unrewarded. Molloy found the line in Auckland twenty-five, and again the junior reps were defending. rhey cleverly manoeuvred, and the halfback cutting round on the blind side purtted high, afer side-stepping several "opponents. The blue and white forwards took the ball to the halfway flag, where play hovered when the first quarter ended with the score board a blank. Assisted by the wind the Aucklanders followed the return kick, and from a scrum Heard obtained. He passed to Gregory, who in turn sent |o Matheson, who transferred to Brown, who serit back to Matheson, Gregory and Heard. The latter kicked and Franklin fullback fumbled. Thomas followed his colleague's kick, and picking up drew first blood. It was indeed a very clever piece of play, and the Aucklanders thoroughly deserved a reward. Gillespie failed to enhance: Auckland 3 Franklin 0 Franklin dropped out, but Brown and Matheson between them fumbled and the home team was allowed to take the leather up the field. From a scrum in Auckland twenty-five the Auckland backs set off. Brown missed a pass from Matheson, dtherwise he may have scored. Franklin returned the oval to half-way by a brilliant combined effort on the part of the forwards, in which Balme, West. Conroy. and Higginson participated. The opposing forwards were not to be defied. Miller obtained, and set off followed by his colleagues. The visiting forwards indulged in a passing bout, but A. Wray put a stop to matters by cleverly collaring his man. The Franklin forwards packed round, but they were in grave difficulties until' an Auckland forward was penalised for being off-side. This relieved the visitors returned to Franklin twenty-five, and from a passing rush among the Auckland forwards, We*t intercepted a pass, and was instrumental in shifting the scene of play to half-way. From a line-out Higginson and Conroy were instrumental in transferring the leather to Auckland twentyfive. The little Auckland rearguard was set in motion, and a brilliant passing rush ensued. Matheson when nearly forced into touch ki:ked between the Franklin threequr.rter r.n<! fullback, and in an endeavour to save the situation between them they mulled, which allowed the fast following up Edwards to secure and •diver over. Miller was entrusted with the kick, but a good attempt proved unsuccessful. For the remainder of the spell Fianklin were busily engaged keeping their line clear. A. Wray was instrumental m saving his team from complete disaster time and again. He proved a terrible thorn in tlie s'de of ibe Auckland team, and was unouestioaably the best back on the ground. Half-time sounded with the score: Auckland G Franklin 0 Upon resuming Auckland attacked and took the leather to Franklin twenty-five. The Franklin men appeared to have lost their d.vh, and Auckland were now getting all ovei them. While in Franklin twenty-rive, Conroy, West, Higgineon, and A. Wray put in some nippy runs, but want of support from the remainder frustrated their efforts. Loose forward play followed, and Conroy broke away. He was too fast for the remaining forwards, and was collared before he had gone far. Auckland returned to Franklin twentyfive, but an infringement allowed Molloy to find ,the line near halfway. The Franklin backs srere set in motion by Wray, and the first brilliant passing rush was witnessed. They swooped down the field, Alexander being pushed out near the corner flag. While in Auckland twentyfive Keeney was penalised for off-side play, and Molloy essayed an attempt at goal, but the greasy leather went wide. Auckland returned, and ior a while play hovered in neutral territoy. Pulham obtained, and made a determined effort to reach the line. He passed to Crighton, and tti? lat-

ter go<t across, but the referee ruled that the pass was a forward oi.e. Excitement was now at a high pitch, and from the subsequent scrum, a home player was penalised for an infringement The third quarter ended soon after with play in Aj"kland twenty-five, and the sooro shee.t read: Auckland G Franklin 0 The final quarter was brimful of exciting incidents. The Franklin forwards rose to the occasion, and in I spite of playing against the wind, they took the oval to the visitors' line. Auckland sent the leather to half-way, where a Franklin man knocked on. Wright obtained from the scrum. He sent to Heard, who was collared by Wray, but he whipped .the bail to Gregory, v.ho beat Alolloy. The Auckland fiveeighths after beating several of his opponents transferred to P/.'atheson, and the Auckland skipper beat his man, and scored a brilliant try. Indeed it was the star effort of the day, and a liner piece of work could not be wished for. The kick at goal failed to add the major points, and the score read: Auckland 9 Franklin 0

I Soon after the Auckland backs j were away again, and that they were out to do business was amply demonstrated by their bold efforts to reach the coveted line. From one passing rush A. Wray collared his man in the nick of time, and thereby saved an almost moral t>v. Soon after H. Austin grassed his man a few inches from the line, and again Wray saved j un ugly position by a timely mark.] The Auckland backs were putting jn

. • /• 7 -v „ ome dever wwk, and had, tte.local nen run off fhetf legs. Hsy; *?* :**y lained'-.in FrankHn twenty»6Ve he .greater portion cjdarMjKg' Thfe. whittle Vr-ith vko.; 'core: ; ' . ..\:;%v > ♦•. j} ~ <B» .entered nto'wiflr lean riiav sas the d*y, payers.. Matted miner knocks&£ »*>■■ - '" ' It is difficult to pick out &;**» if visitors, as one andvMlMayea i sound game. If any, GiUesfne at Rollback, and Thomas in "the forvards, are deserving of mention. Of the Franklin team, A. Wray vas the shining light of the backs, vhile of the forwards all played a. food game, and held their own, rhev booked the ball from the scrum n the first half, but in the second ,alf seem to die. Conroy and rtieginson showed ito advantage, jvhile West and BaLme really deservid their place in the team. Mr 3- Pollock proved an efficient and impartial referee, and was spoken of in glowing terms by the members of the Auckland fifteen. After the match the visitors were entertained at dinner in the Carnival Tearooms. r In the absence of the president or the Franklin Rugby Union, Mr. U. S Proude, Mr Dynes Fulton, ■ ex-pre-sident, welcomed the visitors to FrankJin, and on behalf of the A. and P.* Societv and Franklin Rugby Union-thanked them forvisiting Franklin, and assisting society arid football in this district: He congratulated them on the wiiK and assured them that at tht end of the season when Franklin P 1 the return m*tch, they would not - have an easy nut to crack. Mr. Hinton (manager) and Mr. Matheson <captain) responded on behalf of the Auckland Rugby Union and the junior representatives reSP Cheers y 'for the respective teams concluded a pleasant function. The visitors returned home by ine special train, arter spending »» enjoyable time. They expressed a keen desire to return here at some future date. ,

HOCKEY. Jf FRANKLIN (2j~vT'VARSITY (I). Members of the 'Varsity Junior Hockey 'team journeyed to Pukekohe on Saturday to meet the Franklin hockey representatives in connection with the Winter Show and after an excellent exhibition of hockey the Franklin team left the field vlct bv two goals to one. Goals for the winners were " scored by Fal, °*"j (Puni), while Senior notched a goal for the losers. Mr. L. Kent refereed to 'the satisfaction of all concened. J. Brown, S. Hanna, and tallows played well in the Franklin backs, while B. Hart shone out among the forwards. After the matcb the visitors were entertained at, "the Crown Tearooms. •»

JUVENILE EVENTS. Boy's Pony-D. Potter 1, Mclntyre 2. Smeed 3. . , Girl's Pony.—T. Moore 1, J. Lewis 2, V. Craig 3. , • , Child's Pony (12 hands and under, .to be ridden by boy not over 12 years).—J. Lewis 1, L. Tapper 2, T. M Chad's (12 hands to be ridden by a girl not^r vears).—J. Lewis 1. Champion Pony Hunter Over, fences.—J. Wood 1, Smeed 2, T. Mur"'champion Boy Rider Over Fences. Wood 1. . ,_._T * Champion Girl Stockmen's Competition.—ms.fOtter 1, C. J. Hosking 2, juMftNally 3 ''* 1 tf Boys' Stockmen's Comii^ltteß.— K. Papesch 1, C. Crouch 2, J, fl. bhort 3 High Jump (boys under 16 years). —J. H. 1 (jumped 4ft 9m). Pony in Harness (13.2 hands and under) —H. Bockett's Tomboy 1, V. S. Roberts' Bonny 2. Pony in Harness (12.2 hands and under).—H. Bockett's Tomboy 1, V. S. Roberts' Bonny 2. Mr. Geo. Booth, of Cambridge, <*• ficiated as judge in the ab 9 v wlvle Mr. J. M. Baxter, of and formerly of Pukekohe, rendered valuable assistance in the ring.

I THE AWARDS. FLOWERS* AND POT PLANTS. Pot Plants. Naitive Ferns—Mrs J. Kusselt J,' 1 Kine Fern—Miss Thelma McCormick 1. Mrs T. H. Ashford 2. 1 Asparagus Fern—Mrs V. S. Rob erts 1. Mrs T. H. Ashford 2 1 Begonia (foliage)— Mrs Jas Crosb'l Plant in Bloom—Miß Jas Crosbie 1. Cut Flowers. 12 Dahlias (one or more kinds)— Rev S. Nixon 1. Six Dahlias (one or more kinds)— Rev. S. Nixon 1. Rev S* Nixon 2. Three Dahlias (Paeony floweredRev S. Nixon 1, Rev. S. Nixon 2. Six Chrysanthemums (one oivmore kinds) —A. D. Young 1, Mrs I. A. Motion 2. . n Six Spikes of Salvia—Mrs DClark 1, Miss R. Allan 2. Three Spikes Salvia—Miss R. Allan Six Petunias—Miss R. Allan 1. Six Spikes Heath (Erica) . One or more kinds—Miss R. Allan 1. , Bowl Winter Decorative Benies (best exhibit) —Mrs I. Motion 1, Mrs. W. J. D. Sharp 2. Bowl Ornamental Leaves MiS W. J. D. Sharp 1. „ . Collection Cut Blooms, for effect Rev. S. Nixon 1, Mrs. W. JWinter Berries, Seeds Foliage—Miss R. Allan 1, Miss N sie Hawke 2. *« w l D Decorated Epei-gne—Mrs W. J- "• Sharp 1. Miss Nelsie Hawk ®. N . One Gent's Buttonhole—Miss Ne sie Hawke 1, Iris Morrow -• Fruit. Apples, 5 dessert, 1 variety-Mrs. James Wvlie 1. Waiter Collins r Annies (&). Cooking. 1 vacietj Walter Collins 1, Mrs James Wyhe 2. Mrs James Wylie 3. „ , ' Pears (. r >). Dessert—Waltei Loi '"pears (">). Cooking-Walter Coll"passion Fruit—Mrs James Wylie 1. Mrs. A. Raynes 2. Lemons (6)— Mrs James Wylie 1, Arthur Smith 2. l Quinces (6)— Miss M. fozei John Tozer 2.

Art and Plain Needlework Cushion (mounted)— Miss E. Roulston 1, Miss E. Roulston 2. Mrs A. * Point Lace (fine)— Mrs J. K. Hamilton 1, Mrs Good 2. Exhibit of Crochet Work ( c 0" fine)— Miss H. A. Smerdon 1. Miss E SbKf 2 C» t hetWorW (cotton. k ' coarse) —Mrs A. Clark Armstrong 2. Mrs Arthui' Clark 3. One D'Oyley (cotton) -Miss j king 1, Mrs Arthur Clark 2. M.is Jf Collection of Crochet Work (four atticles, any colour or thread)— E. Banks 1, Miss M. ,E. Slade Afternoon Tea or Supper Cloth (white, any design Other than crochet)— Miss E. Bank* 1, Mrs A. " Furse 2, Miss J. Taylor 3.