THE MATAMATA SHOW.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 86, 10 April 1912, Page 5

THE MATAMATA SHOW.

The annual Show of the Matamata A. and P. Association was held on March 28th, in beautiful weather. The entries showed great improvement. Horses were shown in decreased numbers, but cattle, on the contrary, showed a decided advance, both in numbers and quality. The horse classes were well nlled, and some splendid light horses were shown.; The draughts, too, wore a very creditable exhibit for the district. Pigs were strongly represented, showing that the farmers of Matamata, like those in other portions of the district, are paying strici attention to this valuable adjunct to the dairying industry.' As might nave been expected in a district devoted almost soioly to milk producing, sheep were not the strongest feature of the Show, but thougli tne competition was somewhat restricted, the animals shown were excellent specimens aud true to type. The home industries proved a most attractive section, and while it was a very creditable display, it is still capable of considerable expansion. Three rings were employed in the work of judging and the work was completed a few minutes before the train left at 4.30.

The following prizes were . awarded to the Messrs. Vospar, lately of Tarariaki:— '

Champion Shorthorn bull, Mr. B. Schwartz; Jersey bull, Mr. J. F. Vosper's Mona's Sweet.

POINTS PRIZE. The points prize in the dairy sect'on ivas awarded to Mr. j. F. Vosper. Roadster cob, to be driven: C. Hunter, F. Vosper, H. Mahood. Walking back: \V. Wilson, F. Vosper. Hunter, up to lOst.: F. Vosper, H. Manuel, D. McArthur. Buggy pony: F. Vosper, H. Mahood, R. E. Burke. Trotting gelding: F. Vosper, C. Hunter, J. Middleton.

Jerseys. Bull, 2 years and over: J. F. Vosper, A. R. Vosper, W. F. Follett. Yearling bull: J, F. Vosper, W. F. Harding. Cow: J. E. Vosper 1,2, and 3. Two heifer calves: A. C. Vosper, J. I<\ Vosper, A. R. Vosper. Two yearling heifers: A. C. Vosper, J. E. Vosper, R. K. Garland. Two 2 year old heifers: I. If. McNair, J. F. Vosper, E. Dobbs. Five haiuhl'ed calves: A. Vosper, Bowler Bros., G. Conder.

Special Classes. bull: S. B. Grant. Fat steer, not to exceed GOOlb: F S. Gibbons. N. Brown, 2 and 3.

Br'on pig: J. F. Vosper, E. C Banks 2 and 3.