EGMONT A. AND P. SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 21 November 1907, Page 3

EGMONT A. AND P. SHOW.

FIRST DAY. (By Our Special Reporter). The annual show under the auspices of the Egmont Agricultural and Tastoral Association opened yesterday in Hawera. There was perfect weather, and as this had prevailed for some time previous, the whole of the showgrounds and yards were in splendid order. The executive, with Mr C. A. Budge as secretary, had all the arrangements right to the minute, and there was no hitch in the day's work. Judging commenced at an early hour, and the judges got through their classes with such expedition that at the luncheon adjournment, there were few clashes remaining in which the awards Imil not been mule. The attendance of the public was fair. Numerous side shows were on the ground, besides refreshment liooths, etc., and seemed to do fair business. The Hawera Br Band, under Bandmaster I'rwin | coursed excellent music. j

I The aggregate entries this ,-ar show an increase upon those of any previous yeir. but there is quite a falling-olf in | the horse, cattle, and pig sections, but | tliiH is more than compensated for by the large increases in the sheep sections. In nil there were USS entries. The following figures show that for several years past the stock classes have consistently increased, exclusive altogether of the home industries and dairy produce sections:— Sheep, fettle. TTorseS. Pigs.

On the whole the quality of the stock shown was well up to the average, and [the fat stock of exceptional merit. In these the only exhibitors were the Moore-Hunter Estate (Hawera), Messrs G. F. Moore (Kai Iwi), Mrs Johnston (Hawera), and Mr J. F. Pease (Hawera). entries being double-banked in some classes. These fat cattle, great mountains of lieef, were - about as good as can lie produced anywhere in the colony, and were of Shorthorn and Hereford extraction. SHORTHORNS.

Shorthorns were not a very strong class numerically, bui the judge was well satistii'3, with the quality shown. Moore-Hunter's estate exhibited the champion cow, Spider !)th, calved in September, 1902, and a splendid specimen of the breed, bred by the exhibitors. Mr G. A. Turner, of Eltham, showed two cows, Baroness 3rd and Baroness 4th, 'securing second and third places with typical beasts. Only three three-year-old heifers were sliown, and MooreHunter's Estate had the best of the trio. Another fine cow in this section was Mr H. G. Gibson's roan Grand Duchess Pukaraka. Tjrcd by the exhibitor, and securing second prize. This breeder scored from Mr J. H. Sellers in the two-year class, and Mr Sellers reversed the order in the yearlings, which ineludeu some promising cattle. Mr Gibson showed the best grade Shorthorn cow and heifer under 15 months, and two seconds in this section. wEilst the Moore-Hunter Estate had the best heifer over 15 months. Moore-Hunter's Estate was easily first in the bull class, taking the championship with a red and white lieast Count Waterloo 3rd. ~ ABERDEEN ANGUS.

In this section Mr .T. J. Campbell, of Kaupokonui, took both championships, as well as all the first and second prizes, with perfect types of the breed. Mr W. Duirs (Mokoia) was the only other exhibitor. The champion bull was Hatter, calved in 1904, and brei.hy Messrs Murray Roherts and Co., wl Ist the cow -which secured the championship riband was the well-known Grand Duchess, bred by the exhibitor. POLLED DURHAM?. These provided only a moderate entry of good stuff, but Mr .1. H .Sellers, of Okaiawa, had practically no opposition, and took most of the prize-money and the clnnipionship. DUTCH FRIESANS. These useful cattle, really an improved strain of llolsteins. produced two exhibitors of bulls, with three entries. Mrs Donald, of Wc.-tmere, showed the champion bull. Mrs R. Street, of Bell Block, also showing a fine beast. The latter sent forward the onlv two-vear bull. Mr T. R. F.xley. of liiaha. entered the lists in the cow section, and his styli-h Magpie secured two firsts and a second in heifers. AYRSHIRES. The Ayrshire pens contained some splendid pure-bred cattle. Messrs Brown Bros., of Ngaire, won the championship with the heifer Beautiful, recently purchaSed from tne Sunnyside Mental Asylum, by Ailsa Craig. Messrs Slack Bros, were their most formidable competitors, and 'hey showed the champion bull, Wahotoi Lad. Mr W. P. Harrc's name also figured well in the prize-list. JERSEY. Numerically, the strongest classes were the lashionable Jerseys. These pretty little cattle are growing daily in tiie public favor, aud Taranaki farmers have been at some paius to secure stud slock from the best strains, I'eslcrday the North laranaki uieeders were wet) represented, and very successful. Mr C'lias. Clarke, of New Plymouth, secured the champion riband with his heifer Lady Disdain (calved August, 1004), hrej by Mr R. F. Cornwall from DrWilliam—Heather. This aristocratic little animal was, the judge said, style all over, and the )x-st on the ground by a long way. She had been in milk since March last, and, having been well looked after, was shown in just the right condition, not overloaded with condition, and showing her milking points. The judge placed as reserve champion Messrs Griffiths and Cornwall's Magnet's Peggy, by Duchess Magnet, and bred by MrCha's. Clarke. This heifer was younger thin the champion, and carried herself very stylishly. In every way a typical Jersey," the judge expressed his opinion that she wouul develop into ''a ripping cow," lit to take her place in the very best company. The Jersey heifers were exceptionally good throughout, and the yearling* were very even in quality, inc. younger exhibits were superior to the aged classes, which were only an orduury lot, not good types of the Jersey. lor cow in milk, calved before I'JU4, Mr T- Linn's (Maugatoki) Golden Glory was the best, Mr T. R. Lxley's exhibit coming second. Mr Jixlcy showed the best dry cow, witn Mr

11. J. Unii's (MangatokiJ second. The bet three-year-old was the best Jersey it-male, on the ground, .Mr C. Clarke's Lady L* 1 -lain, and lU- b»t two-year old the reserve champion Magnet's Peggy, -honu by JII.-.510 Uritlitlis and Cornwall, lilt Una lilliug the other places in this Yearling heifers provided a big das,, Mr C. Clarke's Leallet proving superior to her competitors. Mr K. J- Linu was second, and Mr Vanglian HarkneSs (Tarikl) third. In the male section, Messrs Grillitns and Cornwall's lour year-old, Wild Cherry, took the first and championship honors, being above the others in style and type. Mr T. Linn's Bullfinch was the nest best aged bull, and Mr R. J. Linn's Or William third. In two-year-old biilN. Mr F. Towler'.s exhibit was a -tvlish and attractive-looking but he lacked depth, ami Mr R Bonner's (Jolden Ornnd took first and reserve champion. In the yearlings the judge reversed the decision of the Wnngunui judge. There Mr C. Clarke's Stnrhright was beaten by Messrs Criflifhs and Cornwall's Frisco, but Mr Tapp yestordav chxnsred the order, awarding the litter bull first prize. Starbright was not shown in as good fettle as at Palitierston North, where he ivas the best ■1 his class. It, is worth mentioning ilnt the veteran Friskv. owned hy Messrs 'iritliihs and Cornwall, is the" gr.indbini <iT the ehnmpinn bull, •rreat-graiul-■lim of the tr-tv.' champion, and dam of tlio "mn.i v arling bull. In grade 'er-ev- there •■,..; not intieh competilion. n»-r- T. and 1:. .T T.imi, T. I!. Kxl'ev. mi T. F'-'b -."M divMin- th'e honors. ironed.

Ib-.i-es. tic..!..'!, not , r .r:o ,„ ~,,,,,,'rm.s - - 1.-t ve-rV. -bow. were of the nsiml ■ i-b -landard of on.alilv ,l,ow„ in the '.>.'. .t. ■■~;m,]*. Mr Martin. tl,e ind- -. •!..■ d.-an.rl.t 5ect,..,,. „•!!« hi'.dllv d"- ■■'•■■• ' ' ■"'..'>rh- «it-„ the vo„„" .>.. ' -V.-K TT. said, w - r,i,i|.. enunl to ■'■"•''-•■• '"■ ''"' '■■■". -bown from 1.-U'rb'i'v!' to !i,v -i-iU. although ■., on., or I-co ie.(anor= l|,ev ~-, ,-e not ~ f,.,-,-.. rd rcn-Wio,,. There „-,!= •, hpr -ml interested ero,rd of -peer :itor« •i-mim.l th- -hnw-riti" as :' . imbrui" ■••"''resse'd. ISi-ood marc* wer.. „ „ nn <l hss Mr ,r. -S. Oughtun (Okiiawa)

I winning with Miss Ivanhoc from Mr J. J. Campbell's Blossom. The best foal shown at foot was shown by Mr J. J. Campbell. Mr W. Gadsby showed I the best mare and progeny of' the two, and Mr J. N. Gamlin the best threeyear filly (by ClengyloT. Mr Gadsby's two-year filly was a compact little animal, beating a big field. Mr Geo. Sparks had the best yearling filly, by Young Benmore, in a class of eight. Mr F. A. Bremer's Bounce and Boxer were I the best three-year geldings, and tile I same exhibitor secured first for vcarliw (colt (Royal Standard), best pair, any sex, Boxer (by Windermere), and Glennie j(by Glengyle), second with pair of mares any age (.less and Glennie), first | and champion wTlh dry mares (Glennie and Jess), and first for best pair of ,RclJingß (Boxer and Bounce). Mr •Tames Grant exhibited the second in ,'«)» with nmre,tt,ird in jT.,riin ß coll, I and first in three yearlings l lv one sire 'Roya Standard). Mr J. S.Oughton's A "bits secured, first- in brood mares I (Miss Ivanhoc, by Ivanhoc), first for best pair 0 f maros onss Jvanr I Lady Rnnfnrly). and .second in dry '";nres with Lady R(lnfnr , j,^Huners Estate took first prizes nnoppo>cd for yearling and 0-year gehlin« second for mare and two of her pro"-' ffMiy: Mr J. X. fiamlin first. m/c ■no, son second, and Mr Fred. Sylvester third in 3-year fillies.

DAIRY PRODUCE. There was not a very large entry in the dairy produce section. The "Bell niokn.iiyCo., forwhomMr.l. R,,t|,- <• fold is manager, secured the Association's ( '' m "° ~fre Tr "f h >-' *<* the Me Is ' "Pnnr second place, for a parcel of hufter suitable for export. Mr Ruthford's make was first a „„ in in the other export butter class. North Tarn' inki conung second, and Mffinirst third The Uvell and Christmas trophy for n'Tr e , Wa n SOC " mlthi3 y«lj the the Dalcfield manager is.JTrTtf.jp. West who for so many years managed the fronhv Tl? an<l mn t,ldr Aeeae *roPh., I„ tu nw cI) , Wlnßhan (,* .tuna) was first, J d Ngaire Co-op- Mve second. HOM INDUSTRIES. This is an t , tonally good section, both in mimbei nd quality, the childeompetitio. ,eing a pleasing fca-COMI-JiTITIONS. As usual, the leaping alul hunting competitions were the centre of attrac- ■>"• The "leaping-" was „, , t :h order. Mrs W. Birdling (Wai•a) won the driving competition un'osed. In the maiden hunters' eomition there were fifteen competitors. J. O'Donncll's TaiHatu was first, Mr •f. Bryee's Pcmiberton second, Mr Perey_ Wotton's Gone-away third, and Mr W J. Greaves' Haerclyn commended, the rider of the latter (Mr S Mcltae) receiving the distinction 0 f best in the class. The pony leaping was won in with M £?,: W ' Hi ßP»«>n'H Star. «ith Miss B. Mitchell's second, and Mr M. Hodge's third. In the hunting competition fifteen competed, and after a fine display, the judges awarded the honors to Mr J. O'Donncll's Nightcap with Mr n. Westland's Turakina second and Mr A. Cliffs Kiri third. In the pony jumping, with boy riders, Mr J. W. Deem's Bluebell was first, and Mr i Gits Sole's Black Jack second. Mr G. F. Moore and Mr A. Gordon finished a dead heat in the bareback competition. TO-DAY. The second day of the show promises to be very largely attended. Special trains are being run for the convenience of visitors. There are leaping and other competitions, including the ladies' riding contest.

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