STRATFORD A. & P. SHOW.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 100, 3 December 1915, Page 5

STRATFORD A. & P. SHOW.

AT THE RINGSIDE ON PEOPLE'S DAY. > A BRIGHT OUTLOOK. The Stratford A. and P. Association’s sixth annual show, during the past two days, was the occasion of the many a happy reunion among visitors. This certainly is a most pleasing feature of the Show, and under the very satisfactory weather conditions prevailing, very pleasing recollections will remain. While the Association has not yet in its existence had a wet day for the People’s Dsy, this is the first year to provide practically two days of sunshine, the slight shower on Wednesday not being worth mentioning. The scene yesterday at the ringside was a bright one, and the huge gathering of well-dressed, pros-perous-looking, and happy people is a bright harbinger of the future of the district and the province. Appearances do not always count, and by many will not be taken as any criterion of wealth, but the proof of the pudding in this case is in- the eating of the varied fare of many good things provided by side-shows and other avenues of expenditure. That roaring business was the order of the day throughout was confirmed by the principals and their busy assistants, and all this resulted despite the fact that the price of admission to the Show had been doubled to men, the handy shilling having to be replaced by a florin. The takings amounted to £6O more than last year’s sum, being £232, as against £l7l. There was a great showing of motor cars and vehicles of every description in the vicinity of the grounds, the motor-paddock enclosing 108 cars 'of every known make, many haifing from very far afield. The officials got through their duties expeditiously, and in the afternoon the great attractions of the competitions and the Grand Parade were followed by the crowd with keen interest. The horse classes are coming to be a recognised feature of the Show, and this year some very fine specimens of horseflesh faced the judges. The jumping form shown was of all-round excellence, and the competitors were heartily applauded. The scene at the marshalling of the winners in the Grand Parade at twothirty was one of much scope* for faith in Taranaki’s'ability to hold her own with any other province in the Dominion in agricultural and pastoral mat- , ters. Sleek and well-bred cattle, ~ horses, and ponied ’to the value of A many thousands of pounds paradedf and in the town dweller rose envious thoughts of the- better‘and freer life'', of the man and the woman on the ■ ■ laud, but'at the back of all these fleet- ! iug superficialities, was the inbred faith in and admiration for the - producers. Mr A. Stewart, as marshal if the Parade, had his charges in good array, and the official photographer remarked that he was able to get a very fine plate of the parade. Mr H. D. Cameron assisted, Mr Stewart t towards the consummation desired.

The high-jumping exhibition was followed by a large crowd at the dose of the day. Mr A. H. Halcombe’s Larakan, in negotiating sft 10in., was loudly applauded. The leaping competition (steeplechase style) was iron by Mr W. H. Booth’s Hikorangi, the aged horse appearing tp he in great mettle. In the ladies’ competitions, the appearance of an old ring favorite in the person of Mrs J. E. Anderson (Whangamomona), was recognised by many. Miss D. Cleaver was very prominent in these events, riding six competitors during the day.

In the pony-leaping competition on the first day Master Charles Patterson rode the three prize-takers. The dog section was not so strong as usual, but there did not appear to be any reason why dogs were not represented in the parade. This has been one of the features of past Shows. The stewards of this section also are deserving of special thanks for the attention paid to their charges. A large nupiber of visiting exhibitors were very enthusiastic as to their treatment by the officials and all concerned. Mr Mills, a leading member if the Hawera Show, said the great>st compliment he could pay the Show was that if he was president of the Ejgmont A. and P. Association he would hse, the Stratford Show as a standard. He would try and bring about the system that prevailed at the Stratford Show. .Never at any show had things* been more to his liking and so convenient. Food and ■vater were very easy of access. Another new exhibitor at the Stratford iShow, Mr Lyson, who controlled the large entries of H. B. Curtis’ estate, said it seemed to him if he wanted something there was an official at hand to get it. In loading and unloading stock at the railway station officials were present and rendered all the aid possible. “Such things as these” said Mr Lyson, “not only made matters easy on new ground, but it also made it awfully pleasant.” In the pony-leaping events, Master Patterson had the honor of riding the three placed ponies, his exhibition of horsemanship being much admired. The Stratford Brass Band, under Bandmaster Marshall, played selectons in the rotunda during the afternoon, and the several items were very enjoyable. hi the juvenile class for best yearling Jersey heifer, from Ist July, 1011, sired by pedigree bull, Master B. Orr, not Mr B. Orr (Ngaere), as might be supposed by some readers, was first.

COMPETITIONS. The following concludes the' list of awards:— I I Potato race.—A. Mitchell 1,, Mrs ' Anderson 2. I I Hunter’s competition, gentlemen riders only.—W. H. Booth, Carterton, I Hikorangi, i ; D. Crocker, Normanby, I bay, Lefield, 2j Leo.’ O’Neill, Urenui,' bay, Mac, 3. Twenty-one entries, j Ladies’ hunters competition (lady riders only).—D. Crocker, Normanby, ' 1 and 2; C. Patterson, Kapuni, Cobwebb, 3. Thirteen entries. Leaping competition—A. Mitchell, Manaiii, 1; Leo. O’Neill, Urenui, bay, Mac, 2; D. Crocker, Normanby, Tarpot, 3. Fourteen entries. High jump competition.—A. H. Halcombe, Urenui, bay, Larakan, 1; D. Crocker, Normanby, bay, Lefield, and C. Patterson, Kapuni, Cobweb, equal, 2. 1 t Best gentleman rider.—Alex. Mit-. chell, Manaia, 1; W. H. Booth, Carterton, 2. Eight entries. i Best gentleman driver.—A. Mitchell 1, Weston 2. Pony leaping competition, for ponies 14.2 and over 13 hands (to be ridden by boy or girl under 17 years of age).—H. Prout, Waverley, Peter, 1; J. D. Mitchell, Manaia, bay, Princess, 2. Seven entries. Harnessing and unharnessing competition (for ladies). —Miss M. Kennedy, Stratford, 1; Mrs J. E. Anderson, Whangamomoua, 2; Miss Mischewski, AVarehuia, 3. AVoight-carrying hack, up to 12 stone —AV. H. Booth, Carterton, Lonely, 1; J. Blair, Hawera, Captain Starlight (Capt. Webb), 2; J. and J. O’Donnell, Inaha, Grey Star, 3. Eleven entries. Best paced hack, to walk, trot, and canter. —AV. H. Booth, Carterton, Loiiely, 1; J. and J. O’Donnell’s King’s Park, 2; J. Blair’s Captain Starlight, 3. Twelve entries. Best walking hack, ambling barred (pace, style, and action to be considered), ladies’ and gentlemen riders.— AV. H. Booth’s Lonely, 1; J. and J. O’Donnell’s King’s Park, 2;, R. Mounsey, Stratford, Mawhiti, 3. Nine entries. Champion hack.—AV. H. Booth’s Lonely, 1; J. and J. O’Donnell’s King’s Park, 2. Best troop horse, not exceedng 15.3 hands,’ and up to 15 stone. —J., AV. Burke, Eltham, roan, Fritz, 1; W. J. Huston, Inglewood, Peter, 2; RBurke, Lowgarth, Troop Horse, 3. Thirteen entries* ' - l; HORSES'. ■ COBS. Cob, under 15 hands, to be ridden at walk, trot, and canter. —Mrs J, E, Anderson, AVhangamoraona, Mickey, I * P. M. Harrison, Hawera, ch.,*;Waihou, 2. Seven entries. HARNESS HORSES. Judges—Messrs F. Evans (Masterton), and F. B. Donnelly (Waipukarau). Steward.—Mr A. Stewart. Trotting horse or mare, in harness (maiden event).—R. Mounsey’s Mawhiti, 1; C. P. Crowley, Kaponga, br., Bruce, 2; G. Cruickshank, Auroa, 3. .Six entries. Harness horses, 15 hands and over. J_ W. Burke, Eltham, Fritz, 1; ,JFryday, Midhirst, bay, Cappilose, 2; J. R. Corrigan, Hawera, ch., Dolly, 3. Ten entries. Harness horse, under 15 hands, to be shown and driven in harness. —R. Mounsey’s Mawhiti, 1; Mrs J. E. Anderson’s Mickey, 2; H. H. Marchant, Eltham, ch., Mavis, 3. Seven entries. , Champion harness horse.—J. W. Burke, Eltham, Fritz, 1; J. Fryday, Midhirst, Cappilose, 2. HARNESS PONIES. Harness pony, not exceeding 14.2 and over 13.2, to be shown and driven in harness.—Mrs J. E. Anderson’s Mickey, 1; H. H. Marchant’e Mavis, 2; H. T. Mellow, Mahoe, roan, Mick (Silver Speck), 3. Four entries. ' Harness pony, not exceeding 13.2 and over 12.2, to be shown and driven in harness.—J. Knowles, Tariki, Barney, 1; Dorothy Cleaver, Waverley, Arapae, 2; F. J. F. Free, Normanby, grey, Dandy, 3. Seven entries. Harness' pony, 12.2 hands or under, to be shown and driven in harness. — H. Weston, Waitara, ch., Dolly, 1; Master R. Phillips, Stratford, Kelpie, 2. Five entries. Champion saddle pony. —G. Jackson, Normanby, Toby, 1; J. Knowles, Tariki, Barney, 2. .. Champion harness pony.—J. Knowles, Tariki, Barney, 1; Dorothy Clea-*' ver, Waverley, Arapae, 2. Single horse, gig and harness. —J. W. Burke, Eltham, roan, Fritz, 1; C. P. Crowley, Kaponga, biown, ( Bruce, 2; J. R. Corrigan, Hawera, Dolly, 3. Ten entries. I Best Trotting horse, mare or gelding, driven in harness; speed, action* and appearance taken into consideration.—R. Burke, Lowgarth, —1; J-| Fryday’s Cappilose, 2; P. P. Crowley’s

Bruce, 3. Twelve entries. * Farmers’ utility horse and turnout. Thos. Orr, Ngaere, Bob, 1; R- H. ! Milne, Toko, Topsy, 2; A. Lehmann, Stratford, Punch, 3. Four entries. ! 1 Mare or gelding (in regular work only eligible). For spring cart or express purposes, suitable for drawing one ton. to be,shown and driven in harness. —W. 3. Corey, \watuna, 1; Thos. Orr’s Ben, 2; Thos. Perry, Mangatoki, Black Rose, 3. Five en-, tries. o I I Champion mare.—J. Paul, Strutford, Baethangie Lily, 1 ; W. Richards, .Cardiff, Roval Maid, 2. I ' Best pair utility horses, mare or 'gelding, suitable for artillery purpos-. es.—Orr Bros’s Ray and Paddy, 1; W. Curd, Stratford, Darkie and Rowi, 2 Two entries. DRAUGHT HORSES. | Entire, 3 years old. —W, T. Bailey, —m—w “ -

Eitham, Day Time, 1. Best milk cart horse* u(> to locwt. exhibited by bona fide supplier to factory, to bo driven in milk cart.— H. Thrush, Haw era, 1; Orr Bros’. Paddy, 2; Thos, Perry, Mangatoki, I Black Hose, 3. Six entries. DOCS. ADDITIONAL RESULTS. N.Z. bred bitches. —Mrs G. H. Saunders, New Plymouth, Pukekura Toodigy, 1. Only entry. Bitches, open.—Mrs G. H. Saunders,, Pukekura Toodigy, 1. One entry. Dogs, open—Mr J. Leggins, Tokomaru, 1 and 2, F. J. McDonald, Midhirst, Briar, 3. Three entries. Puppie bitches, under twelve months—J. Leggins, Tokomaru, Ashlet Koko, 1; Mr Joe Smith, Nethersea] Norah, 2. Two entries. Limit bitches.—J. Leggins, Notherseal Koko, 1; Joe Smith, Netherseal Gipsy, 2. Two entries. ART SECTION. Judge—Miss H. E. Lewis, New Plymouth. Best wood carving.—Mrs Moon, Stratford, 1; Mrs Anderson, Hviiroa, 2. Six entries. Best wood carving, relief.—Mrs C. R. Curtis, Stratford, 1. Two entries. Best painting, in oils.—Mrs Moon, 1; Miss P. Clement, Eitham, 2; A. Rodgers, Stratford, 3. Nine entries. Point lace collar. —Mrs Mills, Stratford, 1; Mrs Pinliey, Stratford, 2. Four entries. , Linen bedspread,—Mrs N. C. Bullot, Stratford, 1. One entry. Drawn-thread work, tray cloth.— Mrs Anderson, Huiroa, 1; Miss Quin, Eitham, 2. Five entries. Table centre.—Mrs Donald, Stratford, 2. Three entries. Tea cosy, in crochet work.—Mrs Pinhey, 1. One entry. Pillow sham, eyelet embroidery Lucy Quin, 1; Two entries. Button-holes, 3 in linen, 3 in cloth. —Mrs 0. Wilson, Ratapiko, 1. Two entries. ' Philadelphia work.—Mrs Garble McFarlane, Wanganui, 1. One entry.