The Stratford Show.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 81, 5 December 1913, Page 8

The Stratford Show.

THE IPRSZE LiST.

HORSES. Carriage. Lady’s Hack, over id hands (to he liddon by a lady).—Miss Jessie Camwood ( Wanganui) 1, Percy Sole (.Beil Block) 2, A. David (Cardiff) 3, Six entries. ' Lady’s Hack, Id hands and under (to be ridden by a lady. Horses in training not allowed to compete;.—L. VValshe, Stratford, blk. gelding, “Walshio,” 1; J. E. Poung,Puniwhakan blk in “Thelma,” 2. hour entries. Best Paced Hack.—'VV. Boyce, Kapuni, I ; A. Mitchell, Hawera, 2; W. Hogg, Inglewood, 3. Seven entries. Best Walking Hack, Pace, Style and action to be considered. Lady Riders Duly.—A. Mitchell, Manaia, 1; Miss Jessie Campbell, Wanganui, 2. Six entries.

Best Walking Hack, pace, style, and action to be considered. Gentlemen Riders Only.—A. Mitchell, Manaia, 1; W. Hogg, Inglewood, 2; Miss Jessie Campbell, Wanganui, 3. Ten entries. Best Troop Horse • not exceeding 1d.3 hands and up to 15 stone, for ■nembers of 1) Squadron.—X Burke, Lowgarth, 1; W. W. Witt, Te Popo, 2. Cobs. Cob, under Id hands, to he ridden at walk, trot and canter.—T. Mellow, Mahoe, 1; R. Masters, Stratford, 2; W. T. Bailey, Eltham, 3. Eleven entries. , Ponies. Entire not exceeding If hands. —P. Collins, Straford, “Happy Jack,” 1. Three entries. Pony Under 11 hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl under 12 years of age. —Teddie Jackson, Stratford, 1; J. Whittington, Mahoe, 2. Pony under 12 hands, to be ridden jy a boy or girl under 12 years of age. —Master Teddie Jackson, Stratford, bay filly, “Joy Bells,” 1. Draugms. Entire.—J. 1). Mitchell, Manaia, 1; Entire, travelling or standing in the Taranaki Province, 3 years or over.— J. 1). Mitchell, Manaia, 1; W. T. Bailey, Eltham, 1) “Here-I-Go,” 2. Tradesmen’s Single Light Horse, in regularWvork only, and delivery cart, suitable to deliver \ ton or under, the turnout and got up to he taken into consideration. —T. W. Reilly, Eltham, 1 and 2.

Best Milk Cart Horse, up to Id cwt., exhibited by bona fide supplier to factory, to he driven ill milk cart.— A. X. Brown, Eltham, 1; S. Gadsby, Stratford, 2: T. Orr, Ngaere, 3; S. R. Solly,' Stratford, y.h.c: Nine entries.

Trotting Horse or Mate in Harness, inaiden event, for "horses that have never woh a prize at an Agricultural Show or Trotting Event. —B. M. McGrath, Oaknra, 1; H. A. Julian, Elthain, 2. Fourteen entries. Horses, Thoroughbreds. Entire.— J. Bond, •New Plymouth Draughts. ( Filly, From Ist August,,, 1910. A. Hastie, Hawera, “Meadow Lass,” 1; jly, Richards, Cardiff, hav filly ‘ Bride 2; E. O’Sullivan, Cardiff, “(daddy Erin. 3. Three entries. Colt, from l/it August, 1911. 1Perry, Mangatoki, b colt, “Glen Argyle.” 1 ; T. Perry, Mangatoki, b colt “Lord Glasgow,” 2. Pair Light Draught Horses, in regular work only eligible and available for trial if desired. —A. E. Wickham, Xgaere, “Prince and Mac.” 1; J. T. Belcher, Cardiff, “Dolly and Floss,” 2. Two entries. Three-horse Team, to be the property of one owner.— T, Perry, Mangatoki, 1; W. Brown, Cardiff, 2. Best Pair Milk Brake Horses, to be driven in harness.—A. E. Wickham, Xgaere, 1. Fanner’s Utility Horse and Turnout, to be the bona fide property of farmer for three months before the show. Horse to he driven in harness and ridden. Long shatter gigs barred.—T. Orr, Xgaere, bay geld “Bob,” !,; Mrs 11. Ritchie, 2; Joseph Thomas, Xgaere, blk geld “Prince,” 3; K, Milne, Toko, hay mare “Dolly,” v.h.c. Mare or Gelding, in regular work only eligible for spring care or express purposes, suitable for drawing one ton, to bo shown in harness and driven.—A. J. Brown, Eltham, 1; S. Gadshy, Stratford, 2 ; T. Orr, Xgaere, 3. Roadster and Hackney Stallions. Entire (other than thoroughbred) best calculated for breeding carriage horses and weight-carrying hacks.—J. Bond, Xew Plymouth, Ij D. Hyndman, Stratford, 2; X. A. Brown, Xgaere, 3. Carriage Horses, Hacks and Hunters. Mare. 15.2 Hands other than thoroughbred), visibly in foal or with foal at foot, best calculated for breeding carriage horses or weight-carrying hacks.—,]. Brake, Stratford, ]; A. J. Davey, Stratford, 2. Weight Carrying Hack, up to J! stone.—W. Hogg, Inglewood, I ; R. Mitchell, Manaia, 2; A. David, Cardiff, 3. Eight entries. Weight carrying Hack up to 11 stone.—W. Boyce, Kapuni, “Hero,” I ; Miss Jessie Campbell, Wanganui, “Aotea,” 2; Alex. Mackay, Stratford, 3. Ten entries. CATTLE. Red Ayrshire. Champion Cow.—H. Colpinan, Rikiu- ( rangi, “Cherry 2ml of Hayifown,” I ;. T. H. Colpinan j Rikiorangi, “Gladys of Riki 11.,” 2. Grade or Crossbred Section. (For Dairy Purposes 1 Cow, 4 year-, or over, in milk, to

be judged on points; no test taken; cow to be on ground both days to be milked in presence of judge at 5 p.m. first day, and to be judged previous to milking next morning at 8 o’clock.— J. C. Montehore, Hawera, “Joan,” 1; A. E. Watkin, Okaiawa, “Myrtle,” 2; J. Davidson, Stratford, “Darkie,” 3. Eleven entries.

SHEEP. Rcmney Marsh. Two Ewes, under 18 months.—W • Hathaway, Tuna, 1 ; C 1 eland Bros.. 2; H. Johnston, Stratford, 3. Freezers. Pen of 5 Best Freezers, W ethers.— R. D. Rogers, Inglewood, 1. Two entries. Pen of 5 best Freezers, Ewes. —William B. Grant, New Plymouth, 1. ' DOCS. Retrievers. Puppies, dogs or Pitches, under 12 montus. —X. L. Higginsoh, Stratford, I. Dogs, open. —X. L. Higginson, Stratford, 1; Captain Tinney, Patea, 3. Bitcnes, open.—Captain Tinney, Patea, 2. Brace, any sex.—Captain Tinney 2. Collies, Smooth-coated (Challenge classes). Xovice Dogs.—Mr A. C. Marr, Jun, 1. Bitches, puppies under 12 months. —Mrs H. A. Finlay, Te Wera, 1. Working CoMies. Dogs, open.—W. Holmes, Stratford, 1; 13., Boyle, Te Wera, 2; Alex. Corrigan, Hawera, 3. Bitches, open.—J. R. Corrigan, Hawera, 1; V. Xolan, Te Wera, 2. Trial Working Collie Class, for dogs entered in working collie class).—Alex Corrigan, Hawera, 1; 13. Boyle, Te W’era, 2; J. R. Corrigan,-Hawera, 3. Spaniels, Cocker, Black (Under 301 b.) Xovice Bitches.—E. M. Hurley, Hawera, 1. Two entries. Limit Bitches.—J. R. Donaldson, Whangamomona, 1 and special; E. M. Hurley, Hawera. Four entries. Bitches, open.—J. R. Donaldson, WTiangamomona, 1 and special; E. M. Hurley, Hawera, 2. Three entries. Spaniels, Field (any enior). (Challenge Classes.) Xovice Dogs.—A. W. Budge, Stratford, 1 and special; H. E. Williamson, 2 ; W r . J. Kendrick,| 3.

Dogs, open.—A. W. Budge, 1 and challenge; H. E. 'Williamson, Stratford, 2; W, J. Kendrick, Tariki, 3. Scottish Terriers. Dogs, open.—H. I). Caplen, Hawera 1. Bitches, open.—H, I). Caplen, Hawera 1. Irish Terriers. Novice Dogs.—R. C. Xixon, Eltham V. " ■ ' Limit Dogs.—E. Steele, New Plymouth,!; H ( C. Xixon, 2. Dogs, open.—R. F. Oliver, Hawera, 1; E. Steele, 2; R, G. Nixon, 3. Three entries. Spaniels, Cocker (any other color) s Weight under 301 b. Puppies, Dogs under 12 months.— 1). L. Barrett, Wanganui, 1; R. L. Camphell-Aitchison, Palmerston N., 2. Three entries. Novice Dogs.—D. L. Barrett, Wanganui, 1. Two entries. Limit Dogs.—D. L. Barrett, Wanganui, 1; R. L. Camphell-Aitchison, 2. Three entries. Dogs, open.—R. D. Barrett, Wanganui, 1 and special; R. L. CamphellAitchison, Palmerston N., 2. Three entries. DAIRY AND OTHER PRODUCE. Best Box Factory Butter, not less than oClhs., suitable for export.—Moa Farmers’ Co-op. Dairy Co., Inglewood, 1 ; Midhirst Co-op. Dairy Co., 2. Madeira Cake.—Miss Tory Abbott, Stratford, 1; Mrs J. H. Moverley, New Plymouth, 2; Miss Myrtle Inch, Stratford, 3. Five entries. SCHOOL CHILDREN EXHIBITS. Hemstitching, by girl under 14 years —Jessie Cooper, Mangatoki, ] ; Rita Burke, Mangatoki, 2; Ella Perry, 3. Plain Sewing, child’s garments (for primary schools). —Miss Helen Carr, Ratapiko, 1 and 3; Miss Helen Dravitzki, Ratapiko. 2. Nine entries. Cushion, in stencil work, by children under 16 years.—Miss Francos Clemow, Stratford, 1; Miss Eileen Corkill, Mangatoki, 2. COMPETITIONS. Hunters’ Competition. Each horse to carry, not less than 12 stone, over such jumps as the Stewards shall decide. Gentlemen Riders Only.—A. and J. O’Donnell, Inaha, 1; A. Mitchell, Manaia, 2; H. IV .C. Brewer. 3. Sixteen entries. Ladies’ Hunters’ Copetition (lady riders). Over such jumps as the Stewards shall decide.—L. George, Waitara, 1; Miss Webber, Stratford, 2; H. Crawford, Cardiff, 3. Seven entries.

Leaping Competition (Steeplechase Stvlc). each horse to carry not less than 10-stone over such jumps as the stewards shall decide. Lady or Gentlemen Riders.—.). McLean, Marton, 1; A, Mitchell, Manaia, 2. Pony Leaping Compotition, fur Ponies not over 14 2 Land-: (to be ridden by a boy or girl under 17). Over such

jumps us the Steward* shall deciae. Winner of Class til not allowed to compete. Licensed riders not allowed to compete.—E. \\ ills, Kaponga, 1; Louis Dawson, Haw era, 2, X. iliorpo, Stratford, 3. High Jump Competition. aCueu* horses barred. D. CrocKer, Xurmanby, 1. Four entries. Harnessing and L nbarnessiug Competition, for ladies. Tin* ■ Competitoi shall enter the ring driving a single horse in spring vehicle of two wheels, and, being drawn up in line by the Setewards, shall, at a signal, drive tosa given point, unharness, and harness up again, finishing at the starting point.—Mrs Craddock, Stratford, 1 ; Miss M. Sole, Hell Block, ‘2 ; Mrs R. Ritchie, 3. Ten entries.

Best Gentlemen Driver. Gentlemen to he the only occupant of vehicle. Reins to be hold in one hands only.— A. A. Piper, Toko, 1; J. Brake, 2; F. Kleemaii, Midhirst, 3. Eight entries. HARNESS. Harness Horse over 15.1 hands (to be shown and driven in harness. Burke, Lowgarth, 1; R- M. Coates, Kltham, 2; H. A. Julian, Eltham, 3. Mine entries. Harness Horse, 15 hands or under (to be shown and driven in harness). _W. T. Bailey, Eltham, 1 ; S. Dailey, | 2; A. E. King, Kaponga, 3. Eleven! entries. 1 Harness Pony, under 14.2 hands (to be ridden and driven in harness). —E. Jackson, Stratford, 1; R. Masters. Stratford, 2. Twelve entries. Harness Pony, 14 hands or under (to be shown and driven in harness). C. Jackson, Stratford, 1 ; P. Deegan, Rowan, 2. Harness Pony, under 13 hands (to be’ shown and driven in harness).— Mann White, Waihi, I ; W. D. Linn, Oakura, 2; W. X. Jenkins, Eltham, a Harness Pony, 12 hands or under (to* be shown and driven in harness). W. D. Lynn, Oakura, li Fair Harness Horses, 15 hands oi under (to be shown and driven in hainess).—A. E. King, Kaponga, 1. Pair Harness Ponies, under 14» hands (to be shown and driven in har-ness).-Mrs R. T. B. Mellow, Kaponga 1. Pair Harness Ponies, 12 hands or under, to be shown and driven in har-| ness.— Mrs R. T. B. Mellow, Kaponga Single Horse, Trap’ and Harness. Light Turnout, bona fide property tor j three months, to he shown and driven in harness.—R. M. Coates, Eltham, 1; ,J. W. Burke, Eltham, 2; J. Burkett. Xgaere, 3. Tandem Team, to he shown and driven in harness. —A. E. King, Kaponga 1. Best Trotting Horse, mare or gelding, to be . driven in harness, spaed, action and appearance to he taken into consideration. —B. M. McGrath, Oakura, 1; XV Burke, Lowgarth, 2; R. M. Coates, Eltham, 3. HOME INDUSTRIES.

Button-hole in Linen.—Master Griffith Jones, Tariki.