TARANAKI SHOW.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 86, 24 November 1911, Page 5

TARANAKI SHOW.

PEDIGREE JERSEYS. From some points of vieAV, the pedigree Jersey section of the Taranaki A. and P. Society’s Slioav was the strongest and most interesting. Some splendid animals were shown, the gold medal for the champion bull was

awarded to Mr. W V. Harkness’ Mulberry by Rozel’s Sultan, recently imported irom Jersey Island. Die Luff was described by the judge (Air. it. Eagle, of Carterton), as one a\ itn which- was very hard to find fault, and particulary good in body and quarters. Ho Avon easily in the aged bull class. Five bulls paraded in the three-year class Avhich Avas Avon by one ol old Starbrigiit's progeny snowu by Messrs O’Donnell, oi Inaha. This class was not particularly strong in quality and the same remark applies to the tAVo-ycar-old bulls. The prize list is as under:—

Bull calved prior to July 1, 1903 W. V. Harkness' (Tariki) Mulberry, by Rozel's Eld tan (imp.;, I; A. A. Ward's (Miro) Starlight -, T. lAnn's (Mangatoki) Marcus J. Bull, to be shown with three of Ids progeny.—A. A. Wards Miro I, \V. J. is. and VC Patou’s Melia Ann's Sultan 2.

Bull, calved since July 1, 1908: A and J. O’DonneTs (Inaiia) RainboAV by Starlight—Genoa Dady, 1; \V. J. i). Baton's (Sentry Hill) Melia Ann s Sultan 2; J. M. Shelter's (Midairs!) May’s Glory 3; H. C Sampon's (Hillsborough) Camiiboll v.ii.c., i\ W. Hill s (Hillsborough; Dick Turpin h.c.

Bull, calved since duly 1 1909: — Hansford Bros’ (Tariki; Day bright, by Daybrignt—Lady May 1 ; j. Hum's Carrington Road) jtxdo of Oakland 2, S. J. i'etersen’s (luaiia) Broken Monarch 3.

Bull since July 1, 1910—A. B. Leech’s (Sentry Hill) Obadiah 1, Hanford Bros’ SumlOAAcr Bensons 2, \V. J. B. and Win. Potter’s Johosapnat 3, J. Colson’s (Mangorei; Pa ay campanile v.ii.c., A. B. Munro’s (Ncav PJymoutn) iastia Ji.c.

Cow calved prior to July 1, 1908— A. A. Ward’s (Miro) Up-to-Date, by Bullfinch—Waif, 1; N. W. Hill’s White Rosette 2.

Heifer since July 1, 1908—W. J. B. and Win. Baton’s Jezebel, by Campanile’s Sultan—Flora, 1. Heifer, since July 1, 1909—P. H. E. Surrey’s (tluirangi) Vega’s Fancy, by Magnet’s Lad—Vega, 1; P. J. Petersen’s Campanile’s Fancy 2, D. Watkin’s (Hurioa) Black Heart Fury 3; P. J. Petersen’s (Belvedere) Sunbeam v.h.c.

Heifer, since July Ist, 1910—W. J. B. and Wm. Baton’s The Very Pattern, by Melia Ann’s Sultan—Little 80-Peep, 1; P. H. E. Surrey’s Vesta’s Campanile 2, A. A. Ward's Miro 3, J. S. T. Short’s TVilight Pride v.h.c., A. A. Ward’s Dominion h.c., P. H. E. Surrey’s Golden Gem’s Campanile c. Pen of tAvo heifers, under 18 months —A. A. Ward’s Dominion and Miro 1, H. B. Lepper’s Spot’s Fancy and Favourite 2, H. B. Lepper’s Lulu and Dainty 3. Grade Jersey. Heifer or cob’ in milk, calved since July Ist, 1908, by pedigree Jersey sire—H. B. Lepper’s lua 1, F. \V. Oldham’s Some Name and No Name 2 and 3. Pen of tAvo heifers, calved since July Ist, 1910—A. A. Marret’s Bess and Jess 1, G. Colson 2, W. H. Jury 3. Grade or Crossbred Secticsi (for Dairy Purposes). Coav, four years and over, visibly in calf—G. Colson’s Fitzroy Croce 1, G. Colson’s Beauty 2, A. B. Leach (Sentry l 'Hill) 3. Heifer, since ,July, 1908—F. W. Oldham’s Single 1, G. H. Mills’ (WesfOAvn) Beauty 2. Heifer, since July 1, 1909—F. W. Oldham’s Cherry Plum and Quarter 1 and 2 respectively. Heifer, since July Ist, 1910—A. A. Mefrett 1 and 2, F. J. Johnstone 3, R. E. Fairfax-Cholmeley v.h.c., T. HaAvkin’s h.c.

Pen of lavo heifers, calved since July Ist, 1908—F. W. Oldham (Mangorei) Anything and Nothing.

The Champion Jerseys. Jersey cow—The championship was awarded to A. A. Ward’s Up-to-Date, by Bullfinch—Waif, and the reserve cnampion to P. H. E. Surrey’s Vega’s Fancy, by Magnet’s Lad—Vega. Jersey bull—The championship was awarded to W. V. Harkness’ Mulberry, by Bezel’s Sultan (imp.), and the reserve champion to A. and J. O’Donnell’s Rainbow, by Starbright— Genoa Lady. PEOPLE’S DAY. The regrettably bad weather experienced yesterday considerably interfered with the attendance at the New Plymouth Show, and People's Day was in some measure spoiled thereby. But, nevertheless, a surprisingly big crowd did assemble, and were well repaid by seeing some splendid stock, a grand parade, and some highly interesting leaping and jumping competitions.

At the luncheon the President, Mr Am bury, thanked the judges, and, referring to the Show, regretted that the stormy weather made a big attendance of the public impossible. The entries received were double those of last year, and, given a line afternoon, the afternoon’s competitions would be a credit to any show in New Zealand, for some of the best animals in the island were entered, and they were equal in number to those at Palmerston North, which was saying a good deal. He also said he sincerely hoped that the people of Now Plymouth would, by hard work, and care, further popularise the Society. It had been remarked that the Shows along this coast were too close together, but they had to remember that in a dairying district people had to be homo to milk the cows both night and morning, and could not often go too far from home. The Shows might be too close for some of the exhibitors, but they were none too close for the public, and they wore giving a liberal education to the young farmers.' With line weather, all the societies along the coast were assured a big gathering of the public. The jumping events were keenly contested. The heavy nature of the ground perhaps contributed to this a little. There were several spills, but no one received any injury. The ladies’ jumping was won by Mr. J. R. McDonald’s' Betrayer. This horse was ridden by Miss Campbell, and the judges considered its display the finest of the day and awarded full points. Miss Campbell also won the special prize for best rider, her seat and hands exciting much admiration. Mrs Becker and Miss Cutficld wore the other competitors . Hen re, ridden by Mitchell, annexed the Hunters’ Champion Competition, and therefore holds the challenge cup presented by Messrs. Hawkins and Smith for one year. The same horse and rider also won the steeplechase style, and with Dougal annexed the dual jumping for the third year in succession. Results :

Hunters’ Champion Jumping Com-

petition; each horse to carry not less than list.; over such jumps as the stewards shall decide. The Society give £2O as first prize, £5 for second, and £2 for third.—N. M. Patterson’s Macro, 1; A. Cliff’s Kura, 2; J. R. McDonald's Betrayer, 3. Sixteen entries.

Dual Jumping Competition, genii men only.—N. M. Patterson’s Ha are (Mitchell )and J. Robertson’s Dougal I M'ofginsnn). 1: A. Cliff’s Kura (Cutfield) and G. Foreman’s Barney (J.

.VaaCllO), 2. Lady Hunters’ Competition.—J. R. McDonald’s Betrayer (Miss Campbell), 1; X. M. Patterson’s Haeve (Mrs. Becker), 2; 15. Short’s Dinizulu (Mrs. Becker), 3. Fourteen entries. Miss Campbell Avas awarded tlie special prize for best lady rider. Leaping Competition, stecplechas> stylo.—N. M. Patterson’s Haw; (Mitchell), 1 ; G. E. Foreman’s (Tikorangi) Barney (J. Roadie), 2; A. Cliff’s Kura (Outfield), 3. Fourteen entries.

Pony Leaping.—L. George’s (’) a;tara) Paddy, 1. Six entered. flic judge considered no boy rider Avorthy of a nrize.