TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 318, 17 January 1908, Page 3

TARANAKI AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

SUPPLEMENTARY SHOW. Fine weather favored the Agricultural Society yesterday for its supplementary show on the Racecourse. The programme of events comprised horseleaping in hunting and steeplechase style, high jump, and a pony race. The attendance of the public was not as big as had been expected, and the attend-

ance of country people was very disappointing, the morning train bringing in very few visitors. Harvesting operations were probably responsible for this. The grandstand, however, was well filled during the afternoon. In nearly every

event the competition was good, and tne horseflesh represented the pick of the West Coast. The pony-leaping was

again ail attractive feature. A very popular win was that of Mr. Boullon's Alpine in the big event. The cup presented by Mr. \V. G. Malone for the Taranaki Hunt Club's competition was won by Mr. E. 1.. -Ilili.in, of Inglewnod. and Mr. ,1. Campbell, of. Brunswick, had the champion ponv, winning .Mr. 0. W. Hole's cup. All the officials worked well, and the events were run oil' with commendable alacrity. The secretary, Mr. E. P. Webster, was right up to his work, and all the committeemen and stewards looked well alter their duties. There was only one fsill during the day, Mr. Matthew's sustaining nasty bruises by his horse

'ailing on him in the hunters' style leap-

ing competition. The Garrison Band played capital music at intervals during the afternoon, Riving their services gratuitously. Mr. K. Whittle conducted the licensed booth in his usual very capable manner, ami Mr. ,T. \V. Thomson conducted the refreshment and afternoon tea booths in his usual style. There were numerous sideshows, but these were not rushed with business. The following are the results:— Maiden Leaping Competition, open to all horses that have not won a jumping or steeplechase competition at an agricultural show; each horse to carry not less than list. First prize C 4, second Cl.—Mr. Budge Gordon's (Wavcrlcy) Raka Raka (Alec Mitchell), 1; Mr. B. Clements' (Ilawcra) The Flying Scotchman (\V. ./. (ireaves), 2; Mr. A. Mitchell's (Manaia) Straight Eleven (owner), 3. There were seventeen starters. The judges sent round for the second time Mr. S. McGuinness' Mangamahu, Mr. W. Thompson's Tim, and the placed horses. .Pony Leaping Competition, for ponies 14.2 hands or under, ridden by boy or girl under 17. First prize £2 10s, second 10s.—Mr. J. Campbell's Pickpocket It. (Outfield), 1; Mr. W. Higginson's Mtar (W. Coat-ox), 2. Six started. Pickpocket was easily the most finished jumper in the competition. The riders of the two placed ponies managed their work excellently.

Leaping Competition, hunter's style, carrying not less than list. First prize £l2, second £2 10s, third £l. Gold medal for rider of the winner.—Mr. W. H. Boulton's Alpine (owner), 1; Mr. Budge Gordon's Raka Baka (A. Mitchell), 2; Mr. A. Mitchell's Bushy Park (owner), 3. Alpine gave a splendid exhibition. His jumping was more graceful than any of the runners-up, whilst Bushy Park's mad speed spoiled his chances.

Tilting at the Ring.—A. Mitchell, 2 rings, 13secs, 1; H. J. Street, % rings, Users, 2. There was a big field, and some of the performances created considerable amusement.

.North Taranaki Hunt Club Maidm Competition, for horses (the bona fide property of members of tlie club) that have never won any jumping competition or race. First prize, silver cup presented by Mr. \\. (1. Malone; second, trophy valued at £l.—Mr. E. L. Julian's Reynardcau (owner), ]; Mr. Gns Soles Ma hoe (P. Sole), 2. Six started. The jumping was not of an exceptionally high standard in this event, but Reynardcau was by far the pick of the field. Pony leaping Competition, for ponies 14.2 hands or under, ridden by boy or girl under 17. —\V. Iligginson's Star (W. Coates) and W. J. Gilbert's Bobs (Locsch), dead heat, 1. Bobs is really an undersized cob, and looked almost a hack against the pretty little pony handled by young Coates. But Bobs was measured and found to be under height. Seven entries.

Ladies' Hunting Competition. First prize £.l, second £1 10s, third 10s.— Mr. V. 11. Boulton's Alpine (ridden bv Miss Exlcy), 1; Mr. D. Noakc's Migno'n (Miss Abbott), 2; Mr. Budge Gordon's Raka Raka (Miss Exley), 3. Pony Race, 14 hands and under, ridden by boys under ltj.—Mrs. F. G. Carthew's Jenny (Russell), 1; W. C. Kirk-man's Trixy, 2. As some doubt was expressed as to the winner passing under the required standard, the pony was measured, and was found to be two inches under. The ra<;e was won easily, the field tailing out to a considerable distance.

taping Competition, steeplechase style, list up. l'irsi prize £l2, second £2 10s, third £l. Gold medal to rider of winner.—Mr. A. Mitchell's Bushy Park (owner), 1; Mr. i). iNoake's Mignon, -i Mr. W. 11. Boulton's Alpine (owner), 3. Bushy Park won a eapitally-contest-cd event in excellent style. Champion Pony heaping Competition, 14.2 hands and under. First prize, a silver cup presented by Mr. 0. W. Sole.— Mr. J. Campbell's" Pickpocket 11. (owner), 1; Mr. \V. Iligginson's Star (\Y. Coates), 2. Star made no mistakes, but the winner knocked the batten o'l" one of the hurdles.

Dual Leaping Competition. First prize £4, second £l.—Mis* J(„y Side and Mr. Foreman, 1; Miss Aliuott and Mr. A. Mitchell, 2.

Three-part Race, walk, trot, and gallop.—Mr. W. Russell (owner), 1: Mr. Raniera, 2. The first two past the post were Messrs. Eliot's and Boulton's mounts, but they were disqualified, these horses having ambled instead ol walking. About thirty started.

High Jump. First" prize £5, second £'• —Mr. A. Cliff's Kiri (owner), ol't, 1 • Mr. . II; Boulton's Alpine (owner), 4ft lOin, 2.