TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 236, 30 November 1900, Page 2

TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

26TH ANNUAL SHOW. Pbmidest : Mr. Newton King. VicePresidents : Meßsrs. H. J. H. Okey, I J, 0. George, and H. Barnitt. General Committee: Messrs. W. Ambury, 0. Wells, J. W. Foreman, 0. W. Sole, E. Westmacott, A. Standish, S. Smith, A. Davidson, L. M. Taunton, 0. W. Govett, A. Monro, Jag. Hooker, F, Morris, Perham, J. W. Honeyfield, 0. T. Mills, Gus. Sole, E. Marfell, H. B. Lepper, W. F. McAllum, W. Stanley, G. V. Tate, J. Crockett, F. Watson. Executire Committee: Messrs. A. Ambury, G. T. Tate, A. Monro, A. Davidson, Jas. Hooker, C. T. Mills, F. Westmaoott, W. Stanley, E. Marfell, J. Crockett. Secretary: Mr. T. 0. Kelsey.

The Committee of the Taranaki Metropolitan Agricultural Society have every reason to be satisfied with the financial result of the 26 th Annual Show held at the racecourse on Thurs- [ day. Favoured with delightful weather,' the Show ground proved a very' attractive resort, and something approaching tofourthousand persons must have been present, a great in crease on the attendance of last year. The Show itself had several strong points, amongst which were the excellence of the dairy produce exhibits, the remarkably fine' display of bacon and bams, the choice collection of Jersey stock and the exceedingly creditable and extensive exhibits by the townspeople. In other respects the Show was more or less an average one, excep that there were no poultry exhibits, and sheep and pigs were both poorly represented. Horses, except in a faw instances showed no improvement over previous years and the number of entries might well have been larger, as in some events there was no competition at all, and in others not sufficient to create interest. There wasacapitil muster of pouies, and amongst them some really smart serviceable animals. la weight-carrying hacks up to 15 stono Mr. Boss' Bluegum, a really magni- , ficent animal, carried off first honours, Pr. Leatham's Guardsman making a good second. The leaping competition as usual proved very attractive and ; amusing both in the hack and pony i classes, in the latter of which Miss : Muriel Skinner's victory was very ' popular, With one exception the 1 judging met with approval, but unfor- \ tunately it was in the strongest class , (the Jerseys) that the prize list gave • dissatisfaction. This was much to be ' regretted; as it may affect entries another year, although it is to be hoped not. ThV pleasure of the visitors was greatly enhanced by the presence of the Oity Band, whose performance was much praised. There were severa l side shows which seemed to be doing good business. The arrangements for ' refreshments were in the hands of Mr 1 Lealand but might have been better ' managed. The afternoon tea booth 1 was crammed to overflowing, and the '. W.O.T.U. are to be congratulated on 1 the excellent way in which they attended to the wants of such a large crowd. It was six o'clock before the last event (Driving Competition) was decided and very few people were present, as after the leaping was over ;i general exodus set in. The officials 1 all worked hard to ensure success and their uniform courtesy added much to the popularity of the Show.

HORSES. 1 (Judges—Messrs Ross and Patterson.) Thoroughbreds: Only one entry, Mr 1 J. Goodwin's Sylvia Park, St. Legor— Atlanta, Champion *G old Medal and First prize HACKNEY OR CARRIAGE. Entire, most suitable for breeding : 1 J. Love's Berlin Abba, 1 and Champion Gold Medal Mare, other than thoroughbred, in foal or with foal at foot: E. J. Morgan's Maud M, Hambletonian—Nesportb, 1; 1 W. Jordan's Nobby, Perlin—Australian Peer, 2 i Filly or Gelding, from Ist September, 1897: E. W. Wheatley's Forest King by Dauntless, 1 PONIES, This was a small class but very good in quality. Entires, not exceeding hands: Ramaka's Mosquito, 1; W-*F. McAllum's Joker, Mosquito—Topsy, 2 i Mares, brood: W. Sole's Dot, 1; S. i McGuiness' Lady Maud, 2 i DRAUGHTS. There was a fair muster in this Class and some really good specimens exhibited. Entires: Jas. Grant's Quality King, Lion King —Queen of Quality, 1 and j ■Champion Gold Medal; A. E. Watkiu's I ■Glendhu, 2 » Mare, visibly in foal or with foal at I foot: F. A. Bremer's Duchess of Alexlandra, St. Alexander—Queen of the ItCranbourne, 1 and Champion; W. I Cartwright's Blossom, Ravenswood— U Madam, 2 Colt, from Ist September, 1897; F. A. Bremer's Arundale, Glengyle— Nancy, bred by exhibitor, 2 Colt or Gelding, from Ist September, 1898: A. Hastie's Quality Prince, Quality King—Witchie, 1 Filly, from Ist September, 1899: J. H. Seller's Brown Belle, Glengyle— Belle, 1, A. Hastie's Grace, Renfrew Jock—Daisy, 2; A. Hastie's Elma, Quality King—Hetherbene, bred by exhibitor, h c Colt, from Ist September, 1899: A. Elastic's Lord Roberts, Herd Laddie— Princess, bred by exhibitor, 1; F. A. Bremer's British Banner, British Lion -Salisbury Belle, 2 Pair Plough Horses, not under 3 ears old (horses in classes 16, 17, 18, 8, and 21, allowed to compete): W. artwright's Blossom Duke, Ravens-ood-Madam, and Whakamarutfy.i ■k- HACKNEY. Lady's Hack, 15 hands and over (to be shown and ridden by a lady): A. B. Steward's Lard Rani urly) bred by R. E. Mcßae), 1; O. H. Pepperell's Okeiweu, 2 Lady's Hack, under 15 hands (shows and ridden by a lady): Dr. Leatham's Locket, 1; W. Bayly's Brownie, 2 . [The special prize of a brooch to the ; best rider in the above two classes wa« awarded to Mrs. A. B. Stewart, Miss . Drake coming very near securing the honour], j Pony, not over 12J hands, to be rid- j { den by boy wsirl under 14; Jfyccylj

f Sole's Jubilee, lOlari; ce Sole's Chippy, 2

Pony, not under 12.} or over 14 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 15 : A. Southey Baker's Rita, 1; G. B. Piper's Kate, 2. This was a capital contest and the award was loudly applauded. Weight-carrying Hack, up to 12st: T. Good's Caitiff, 1; W. Bayly's Makuri, 2; J. F. Knyvett's Hector, by Ebony, 8, There were some good hacks in this class and the work of judging was one of some difficulty. Cob, under 15 hands: Sole Bros' Fearless, 1; Gus Bole's Te Whiti, 2. A very limited contest and easily decided. Best Paced Hack in Previous Classes: T. Good's Caitiff had to be content wit! second place to Dr. Lsatham's Guardsman. SPRING TRAP HOUSES. Single Horsn, Trap, and Harness, ut to half ton. (Farmers' turn-out, bone jlde property for four weeks.): G. V T.ite's , 1; Harper Leppar's Bessie Wellington-Bess, 2 Single Horse, Trap, and Harness, u| to half ton (tradesman's turn-out) Newton King's Toby, 1; Percy Lea land's Charlie, 2 buggy houses. Over 15 hands (to be shown am driven in harness): Dr. Laatham' Miss Kate, Orpheus-Kate, 1; Harpe B. Leppar's Sophie, 2 Under 15 hands: W. Schultz's Bobi 1; J. Crockett's Tommy, 2. Ther wore some exceedingly good exhibits ii this class, which was closely contested Buggy Pony, under 14 hands (show ind driven in harness): A. Sou the Baker's Daisy, 1; Honeyfield Bros Tommy, 2. The winner is a show pony and in excellent condition. Pair Buggy Horses, 15 hands an over: J. W. West's Jack amd Don, 1 A. Munro's —, 2. These were th only entries. There was no doubt t to the award, the winners, being beautifully-matched pair, with show action. Pair Buggy Ponies, under 15 an over 13£ hands: F. Oalgher's , (The only entry,) Tandem Team (shown and driven i harness): Newton King's Tiger ar Pat, 1. (The only competitors.) t LEAPING COMPETITION. Hacks to carry not less than lOst H. E. Good's Athara, 1, L. Marsh Roany, 2; P. Stanley's Chance It, There was some very fair jumping, ar the usual amount of amusement, bi altogether both horses and riders la much rtom for improvement. PONY LEAPING COMPETITION. Ponies not over 14.2, to be ridden 1 boy or girl: Miss Muriel Skinnei Brownie, 1; Mr. Cliffs Dick the Dev 2; There were eight entries, but mat of these had no chance. Miss Skinni was again this year easily first, and h performance was loudly applauded. DRIVING. COMPETITION. Mr. Bert Cock, 1 ; Mr. E. Russe 2. There were five eatries, and ti event took some time to decide. Tl competition caused much amusement the few people who remained to witne it. CATTLE. (Judges: Messrs Heslop and Washei shorthorns. Bull, from Ist July 1897: Moon Hunter's estate Oxford Duko of Ve don, Oxford Duko 16th—Lady Venlo: 1 and Champion Gold Medal for be pure-bred Hull There was no competition but tl animal was well worthy of the pri; being a really grand be;ist. POLLED ANGUS. Cuw, 3 years and over: T. Brown Nora, 1; W. J. Honeyfield's Polio, 2 Heifer, under 3 years: W. J. Hone} field's Darkie, 1 These were the only entries. AYRSHIRE. Bull, 4 years and over : A. C. Join stone's Prince Robert, King Robert ( Auchenbrain—Jessie, 1 and Champio Bull, from Ist July, 1897 : E. Olson Estate, Laird of Awapuni, Ranti Robin—Beauty, 1 Bull, from Ist July, 1898: E. Olson Estate, Kruger, Prince Alfred—(Jour tess, 1; E. Olson's Estate, Marquii Princo Alfred—Daffodil, 2 Bull, from Ist July' 1899: W. Hall Princo Victor, Prince Alfred—Dew drop, 1; E. Olson's Estate, Woodland: Princo Alfred—Countess, 2 Cow, 4 years ami over: E.Olson' Estate. PrincessJMny, Cock of the Wal —Queeu af Auchenbrain, 1 and Chan; pion; W. Ambury's Minnie, 2 Heifer, from Ist July, 1895: W Ambury's Fairy, 1; E. Olson's Estatt Fancy, King Robert—Blossom, 2 Heifer, from Ist July, 1898: I Olson's Estate, Dot, Donald —Flora, 1 A. C. Johnstone's Princess, Princ Alfred-Violet, 2 Heifer, from Ist July, 1899: F. Olson's Estate, Stella, Prince Alfred - Norma, 1 ; E. Olson's Estate, Madge Prince Alfred—Jewel, 2 Pen of Two Heifers, under 2J years A. Morton's Primrose Lily, Princ Alfred—Rose, 1; E. Olson's Estate I Beyond the above prize winner there were only two or three entries Olson's Estate and Messrs. Johnstoi and Ambury sweeping the pool. Thi younger of the heifers shown by Mr A. Morton is one of the most promising yearlings of this class to be seen any where. JHKSEY. Bull, 4 years nud over: Mrs F. H Jennins' Magnet Boy, Milklad-Mng not 11, by Chaplin, 1; F. L. WrighVi Musket, Magnet Boy-Moonshine, 2 E. M. Montgomerie's Waihate's Fancy. Laurier-Ohio Fancy, c Bull, from Ist July, 1897: F, D Cornwall's Cono, bred by W. Hulko, 1; E. M. Montgomerie's Pride of Egrnont, Sailor Boy—Beauty, 2 Bull, from Ist July, 1898: Annie Seamark's Bobs, 1; A. E. Watkiu's Goldfinch, Golden Brown—lrene, 2; Petch's Comet, bred by Harp rLep[>er, h c.; E. Wells' Moscow, Geno.» Boy 11-Browuie, c Bull Calf, from Ist July, 1898: 0. Day's , Silver King Ivy, 1 ; F. L. Wright's Blacksmith, Red Ribbonnveet Pea 6th, bred by Mr. P> rry, 2; F. E. Jennins' Freedom, Freedom Ladybird, h.c.; A. H. llalcombe's Cow, 4 years and over : A. E. Wat:iu'j> Cherry, Kenilworth Eileen, bred: y F. A. White, 1; Mrs F. E. Jennins' 'udgey, fcumbo Ji-Pudgey,2; J,Gil

Harkness' Bustle, Magnet Boy-Bo-peep, h.c.; Mrs F. E. Jennins' Ladybird, Waikato's FaDcy-Lady Ali», c Heifer, from Ist July, 1897: Mrs F. E. Jennina' Frisky, Bultan-lady, 1; A. E. Watkin'g Luna 11, Waikato's Fancy—lris, 2; A. Watkin's Mona, Sailor Boy-Ivy, h.o. Heifer, from Ist July, 1898: Mrs.F. E. Jennins' Darling, Musket-Myrtle, 1; W. G. Knyvoit's Twilight, Prince Wellington-Queenie, 2; F. L Wright's Bluebtll, Retford- Belle, by Magnet Boy, bred by exhibitor, h.c.; A. E. Watkin's Flora, Waikato's Fancy-May Queen, c Heifer, from Ist July, 1899: Mrs. F. E. Jennins' Wilful, Sultan-Una, 2 Heifer, under 2| years: Mr. F. L. Wright's Kitty, Silver King-Katie, 1 Fen of two Heifers, under 2£ years: H. B. Lepper's Countess, Lord Darnley i —Lilly, and H. B. Lepper's Lady, Lord ; Darnley-Mite, 2 A grander lot of Jerseys have nerei been shown in New Plymouth, or possibly in the colony. Not onlyjwere tht , Auckland exhibits particularly good, : but the locil animals were a capital . lot. Unfortunately, there was muct dissatisfaction with the awards. Thii did not detract, however, from th< merit of the collection as a whole, whicl was distinctly creditable to the Asso s ciation. V . DAIRY COWS. Best Dairy Oow in milk, to be judg* 'by points: W. Cate's Nelly, 1; W , Griffin's ,2;H. B. Lepper's Nana I 3 The entries in this class might we! have been ef higher quality and c > greater numerical strength. ' GRADE OB CROSSBRED SECTION y (for Dairy Stock), d Oow, 4 years and over: W. J. Honej . field's Floss, 1; A. Cliff's Brindle, 3 e Heifer, from Ist July, 1897: W s Griffin's , 1;H.B. Lspper's Darkii a 2 v Heifer, from Ist July, 1898: P Barnett's Buttercup, bred by exhibito a 1; A. E. Watkin's Selina, 2; W. . I Honeyfield's Daisy, e Heifer, from Ist July 1899: Vi n Ambury's Spot, 1; E. M. Monl d gomerie'siQueenie, by Magnet Boy, 2 Pen of two Heifers, under 2 yean Kyngdon and First's ,1; E. 1 MoDtgomerie's Pen of two Heifers, over 2 years: . ' s H. bheppard's ,1;H. B. Ourti 3. j2 d FAT CATTLE. Jt Best two Bullocks, most suitable ft ft freezing: Honeyfield Bros., 1; VI Bayly, 2 These were the only exhibits in thi ,y class, and were both of fair averaj .' s merit. [] WORKING BOLLOCKS. IV ! Best Pair Working Bullocks: 1 ~. Kendall's Rowdy and Bright, 1; 1 31 . Collins' Bright and Red, 2 These were the only entries. SHEKP. II (Judge: Mr. R. K. Simpson.) ' LEICEBTERS. " Ram: R. E. Mcßae, bred by Donal '* Grant, 1 0 Fen of three Ewes, with hmb: I • E. Mcßae, bred by G. G. Russell, 1 LItiCOLN. Ram, 2-tooth: R. B. Hamilton, 1 2, and champion •) Fen of three Ewes, with lamb: I H. Hamilton, 1; W. Bayly, 2 " Ewe, with lamb at foot: R, B. Hami 1 '" on, 1 and champion 1 > HAMPSHIRE. Ram: J. 0. Honeyfield, 1 Pen of three Ewes, with lamb: J "' C. Honeyfidld, 1 ;(! r FREEZERS. Pen of fivo bo-t Freezers, wethei under 701b : J. C. Honeyfield, 1 '« FAT SHEEP. Pen of 5 Fat Wethers, any ago: Ja r - 0. Honeyfield, 1 The entries in sheep were ver meagre and therefore there was prac tically little competition. Mr. W ,_ Bayly had been awarded first prize fo ,f pen of 3 Hampshire Ewes with lamb n but a protest was made and upheld. s WOOL, a Three Fleeces, Unwashed Fine: G V. Tate, 1 s PIGS. Berkshire, Litter of not lew than ( ;, not exceeding 2 months: J. Samp son, 1 s Tamworth, Boar over 1 year: A - Drake's, bred by J. Jar vis, 1 >, There was only one other pig penned and therefore no competition. (Jon s sidering the magnitude of the bacoi I; industry it was a matter of some com - ment that pigs were conspicuous bj their absence. Visitors from othei '. districts were much astonished e,t oh< ', dearth of entries. DOGS. '■ (Judge: Mr W. Colson, Waitara.) • Rough Collii/, dog: W. Ambury'i e Shepherd, 1; A. Hart's Bloodshot, 2 Mrs A. E. Watkin's Chappie, h c Collie, bitch : W, Ainbury't " spy, 2 ■> Smooth Collie: R. L. O'Brien's Roy, 1 j Setters: W. P. Bickers' 80/., 1; J : {and J. Harvey's Nell, 2 9 Pointers: 1). Tood's Don, 1; A. ' Boon's Ponto, 2 Retrievers: J. Harvey's (Russian! 3 Victor, 1 ' Fox Terriers: P. Mitchell's Spot, 2 1 Cattle Dogs: 11. B. Lepper's Sandy, 2 J Greyhounds: 11. Giles' E, Ptihi, 1 ; • W. Powley's Glen, 2 ' Spaniels: J. F. Watson's Bonser, 1 ; ' T. Callaghan's Star, 2 Miscellaneous: G. Stewart's Skye Terrier, Lassie, I; F, Thomson's Terrier, Snip, 2; J. Uouuott's St. Bernard, Lion, and H. B. Lepper's Russian 1 Collie, Laddie, o Tito Collies wore very good but rather small. The Cattle dogs were a very indiJi'ereut lot. Tlio .strength of this suction of the Show was in greyhounds but the majority were small. I Tu bo Continual.