EGMONT A. AND P. SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 22 November 1907, Page 3

EGMONT A. AND P. SHOW.

A RECORD ATTENDANCE. But for one doubtful-looking cloud skirting the snow-line, Mount Egmont stood out clear and distinct against a fine weather sky on the second morning of the Hawera A. and P. Show at Hawera. The People's Day opened well, and there was nothing in the weather conditions to deter even the most fainthearted from making their projected anniul visit to the great function of the farmer's year. And they came in "every known conveyance, by road and rail, until at about three o clock in the afternoon the attendance was set down at anything between eight and ten thousand. The ofl'.eials were of opinion I that the crowd was the largest ever seen on the showground. The fresh green turf was springy under foot, and all the conditions were favorable. The representatives of the fairer sex made a kaleidoscopic showing of spring and summer raiment, and the socne around the competition ring and upon the densely crowded grandstand was very line. Judging in the draught entires and the light horse classes went on continually during the morning in the big enclosure, where in the afternoon the leaping competitions were the centre of

attraction. But before these came the parade of all the prize stock, headed by the championship cattle. In turn came the other prize-winners in the cattle sections, the draught and thoroughbred horses, harness horses, hacks and ponies making a fine sight, which served well to give the public an idea of the quality of the stock which had filled the pens; for, of course, hundreds of visitors to the show did not go near the pens. The leaping and hunting competitions were productive of some excitement, but on the whole the leaping was not what it should have been. South Taranalii hard!v sustained its reputation yesterday in this regard. An unfortunate accident ocurred during the final contest—a sweepstake event, Mr Westland. of Turakina. was standing by and holding his horse, awaiting his turn at the jump, when another horse lashed out and kicked him badly on the thigh. Medical aid had to be summoned.

DRAUGHTS. Stylish as had been the exhibits of mares and Ellies oil the first day of the shoiv, the entire hoises overshadowed them. Jn the pink of condition, most of the exhibits were m first-class advertisement of South Taranaki'g stockraising capabilities. The judgss had a most diilicult task sometimes in making their awards. In the entires of four years and over. Mr F. A. Bremer's great tire, Lord Lrskine (by Smdv Erskine— Pearlie 2nd), repeated its Hawke's Bay and Palmerston successes, hv securing first and champion. The well-known Bancor (King o' Kyle—Jess of ITawhill) imported and shown by Mr G. F. Moore' second. The Okaiawa horse is considered by expert judges to be one of the finest animals ever exhibited in the colony, nnd as near perfection as it is possible to get an animal of its type. Bancor, too, is a magnificent specimen of the Clydesdale type. Mr James Grant's Lincoln Lad was third. Then came a fine class of four three-year-old entires. The judge, after some very close and lengthy judging, give pride of place to Mr James Grant's fine brown horse, Baron Martin (Baron Graceful—Jean), and the second prize to Mr J S. (Jugliton's Royal Crown (Royal lame—Middle Rigg Princess), the winner had a belter set of le"s than the others, though both the second and third horses moved in superior style, .the second prize winner was particulary neat on his pins. The judge was highly pleased again with three-year-olds. Hero Mr J. 1). Mitchell scored both first and second. The best of the class was a bay colt by Lord Roberts, and the second by Knight of the Thistle. Thoroughbreds were not a big section. The Castor—Xecklet bay horse, Coronet owned by Mr IT. Vine, took the fancy of tiie judge, and wore tho championship colors. Campfirc (Carbine—Revelry) was close up, and to the average observer there was little to choose between him and the winner. Patronus was third.

Mr \\. Bradford, of Auroa, showed the only three-year thoroughbred entire, Orion's Belt, a pretty beast, and was awarded first prize. In the two-year-olds there was a class of four, all of good quality. Mr J. Gray's exhibit, by Sylvia Pars—Vivat, was the finest two-vearold, Mr Jas, Davidson's The ltccvor (Gilnoekie —Brusholis) a good second —though there was little to choose between the two. Four carriage and eoaehiug stallions lined up before the judges. They were a very presentable class, and the judges found the winner in Mr J. T, H. Alderson's (Feihling) Coker's Fmperor. Mr A. B. King's (Kaponga) Albert Chevalier, by Berlin—QUeen Emma, was second, and Mr F. Goocli's (Stratford) JevMskj (by Jersey) third. There was a good field in the class for spring cart horses, driven in harness. The quality was only fair. Messrs J. (!. Swan and Co.'s Glen was first. Mr W. Rountree's Tui second, and Mr Woopei s Nancy third. lour lined up in the light delivery eart horse and turn-out. The third prize taken in the preceding section was placed first, Mr Seller's Bonny second, and Mr W. Barclay's Punch third. Hackneys were a -strong section numerically, but at the same time they were a showy class, and there was a good entry, whilst the judging attracted a good deal of attention, as fhc ladies' classes always do.

Roadster weight - carrying hacks, I whilst a serviceable lot. suffered from ' the same faults, but the consensus of' ' opinion of the average man on the lawn 1 was thit the hacks were of a very fair 1 order. Mr TT. Westland's Erin-go-T!ra<rh I ihv Paddy's Land) was undoubtedly the best hack shown fit to carry up to 1 I.T sfoneT Mr Tnnks' Oka In being se- 1 cond. and Mr .T. Davidson's Piii Mono ' third. The 12-stone hacks kept the ' judge's attention fully occupied for ' some time, for there were fifteen entries. [ Mrs .1. I>,town's Aldevshot wns first, Mr ' P. Vol ton's f.'one Away second, and Mr ' W. .T. Greaves' Blue Cap third. Weight- ' carrying cobs were a useful class. The ' pin res were filled by Mr Nalder|s Recluse. Mr Maxwell Edgar's Tomtit, and • Mi' \Y. 0. Williams' Tim, in that order. 1 The ladies' hacks have already been ' commented on. Mr A. J. Hastie's TSreeze (Flintlock —Delphine) was first. ' Mr Wotton's Gone Away second, and 1 Mr T,. Oliver's Okoioa third. This hit- 1 ter animal, if properly handled, should ' beat, any of yesterday's field in n year ' or two. f I lie class for the best-paced ' hack attracted eight entries. The paces ' caiue in for untavorable comment of the judge, who thought the horses had : learned their own paces, and had never ' been properly schooled. The best three : were Messrs AY. S. Simmons' chestnut mare, Nora, Mr .T. D. Mitchell's Straight Eleven, nn,] (hp same owner's /inshy Park. Mr K. 11. McOuire's Peel o' TuiIncli (by Tulloeh) was easily the best polo ponv. Moore-Hunter's Estate and Mr 0. filled the other places with clever ponies. | The next elass contained some "generj al utility" animals that appealed to the practical farmers on the ground. Thev were the mares and geldings for General farm purposes, shown In saddle but suitable for harness. Mr Geo. Karclay provided the first prize-winner, Mr W Gadsby second, and Messrs Brown Pros.' 1 Doctor third. Carriage and buggy ioim* driven bv Indies, were shown in line fettle. the pri/e-winners were Mr 11. ioysters roan mare, Mr Edgar's iomtit. and M, ; w. 0. Williams' Tim. ■ x UMtuldooking animals competed in «- < ass tor eaniiigo horses, 1.5.2 hands

»»<1 over. The iirst prize-winner, Mill' 1' ( t 4 S , ' w,,>s "KlonliMly (lie lx'j.t ot tlicui.vith Mr A. T Wells' S. v,r spoon,!. a„,l Mr W. E. Ihmis' cx-(lin-,1. l n biifffry Horses not exi'" 0,, ii , ? r were fo„r competitors. Mr A. Jfcfracken's Black Hcsh sliowimi to dm hcsf advantage Mr •oyster's roan. wli.VI, scored in one of ie previous classes. lvas again flrst in | ' ,ns , s fn . r ''«W horses under 15 Imiils. beatmL' Air Edgar's mid Mr Maxwells entries. Mr fl„ s Solo showed hi.-. pretty little hroivn mare Trixic 111 t:,e Class for under 14 hands, and ■ nine oH widi first honors. Mr E. HMe<.'"ire's liecl o' Tullocli and ]\r r ITnir's ■ linorl:filled second and third places ■ •■spec-lively. Kome attractive little n- iv s,ln,v " I,nr,Pr 53 Mrs \\. Willing s tWaitara) marc Nnnce hesf n, (],„ rinc. Mr W. W .Tcn- , i-ecniiil. and All- .T. D. Mitchell's _ li"d. I lie novice class, for humvy - horse, niarc. o,- which had not t «■",! a prize, attracted onlv / v'li"'-' i,IP i'ldges placed Mi NnMers liilly and Jfr Williams' ' I'm die fir-.t f„-o places. n„ ffc y nairs were not a % class, hut Mr \ A Piper's evenlv-matched Darhv and Joan fMh hy lllaehlnek) excited no small mint of ndmirniion. CnMPimTION"?.

Tim-nig the (ireater part of tlio afFovn™>n_ rilii' m-irn jumpinfr, inict I'iKli-.iimi|iing competitions for "horses wore hold. Quite features were the performances of the pontes and tho clever exhibitions

W. S. Simmons' Silver won the wirejumping competition, with Mr H. Westlaud's Eriii-go-llragh second, and Mr W. W. J. Greaves' Haerelyn third. There were no less than thirteen entries. The same number contested the leaping competitions, Mr J,, D. Mitchell's Bushy Park securing a well-merited win from Mr Wotton's Gone Away second and Mr Greaves' Haerelyn 'third. Miss Maggie Briggs was again the best lady rider on the ground on Fifi, and Alpine, ridden by Miss Maggio Exley, was the best jumper of the seven entered. Only two horses entered for the higlijumpiug competition. The work was faulty, and Hikaka retired early, leaving Mr G. Mehrten's Chutney first. The rider of Ilikaka was adjudged the better at taking the horses over the boom. MILK-TESTING.

The milk-testing competition for schoolboys was carried out under most unfavorably 'conditions. The milk, acids, and other apparatus were set up in the prcss-rooip, upon a sloping ge.sk that could liardly be said to assist these embryo factory managers in their tests. The lads went very methodically about their work, and Mr Curie, wlho supervised and judged, was well pleased with them. The first and second places were taken by pupils attending the liapong-i school. Results:—Martin Power 1, Hector Briggs 2, Frank Knight and Willie Hastie (equal) third. GENERALITIES. ' I

Mr C. A. Budge, the popular and energetic secretary of the Society, informed our reporter yesterday that he intends shortly to retire from the position. The Egmont Show without its capable secretary will seem quite another function to regular show-goers, for lie has earned the respect and esteem of all who came in contact with him Pressmen will miss "C.A.," for he is always most attentive to their requirements, and up-to-date in his methods The Society contemplates extensive improvements during the coming year suer as the enlargement of the stand' nnd offices. It is proposed to add lavatones, cloak-rooms, and up-to-date sanitary arrangements. The"Hoys who entered for the milktesting competition made for the dairy produce shed when they arrived on the ground. Then ensued nj hunt. Stewards hunted for the boys, and the bovs hunted everywhere for the Babcoek tester. Tn the end they landed at the right place. When in doubt, find the secretary's bTRce.