EGMONT A. AND P. SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 280, 20 November 1908, Page 3

EGMONT A. AND P. SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL FUNC'TiDX. The weather conditions for "People's Day' of ihe Kgniont A. and i'. auow eslel'day uol'e Lne reverse o. line, ilain l'eil at Intervals in the morning, nun every indication of a very \WI alterliuon. Towards noon, in>\ve\ei', in. l wind rose and tue rain kepi oh, jb c attendance consequently sadercd. 'J lie appointments were very creiluaijle, audi everything passed oli' successfullv.

In such hrsl class coumry it was to be expected that the stock Mxiubil* Would be 01 a superior order, llorses, cattle and sheep were all in splendid | condition, and Oore testimony to ihe abundance of feed and tile careful attention they had received. As usual, the horses provided a show ia themselves, particularly the draught sections, which were full, ami competition very keen. Thoroughbreds ill the mature classes were good, but in the younger sections the Iliiwera; Show has seen better exhibits. Light harness horses as a class were not up to the standard of the previous shows, although the successful exhibits included some tine animals. I'onies constituted a strong ami distinctly improved class.

HORSES. 11l the Clydesdale entire class, 4 years and upwards, there were seven caches. Mr. James Mitchell (Waitarn) act-urn: second award, lirst aud champion going to Mr. J. Grant's Baron Martin (lluWeraj. For best 3-year-old Clydesdale entire, Royal Favorite, owned ny Mr. Jno. Mitchell, Mokoia, was awarded first and reserve champion. The two-year-oid award went to Mr. J. 1). Mitchell's Thistle (Manaia). 11l the class for best Clydesdale brood mare Mr. A. Alexander's Herd Lassio was second to Mr. J. S. Oughton's Miss Ivanhoe. Hon. J. D. Ormond's Ladgglen wore first and champion honors in the 3-year Clydesdale filly class, Mr. J. S. Oughton (Okaiawa), being second with Jess. Mr. W. Goodlands (Normanby) secured first for mare and two progeny, first for yearling and first for yearling filly, jir. J. S. Oughton's Okaiawa stud was particularly successful, and in addition to the awards mentioned above he secured second in the yearling filly class, first in the yearling gelding class, first in yearling colts, first for three yearlings by ono sire, second pair either sex, second pair mares, and first best three-horse , team. Mr. F. A Bremer secured first award for geldings, four years and upwards, first for dry mare, four years and upwards, with Glennie, and first best pair geldings the property of one owmr. In the thoroughbred entires, Jlr. H. ■Vine's Coronet (Manaia) wore the coveted award, with Mr. H. E. Good's Maniapoto second. The best thoroughbred brood mare was Jewel, the property of Mr. W. A. Wilkie (Wanganui). Mr. Joe West, of New Plymouth," had a well-merited and popular win in the carriage and coaching class with Lord Kitchener. This beautifully moulded stallion was the admiration of all lovers of a good "horse. As a show-ring horse Lord Kitchener comes as near perfection as anything shown in the N6rlh Island. Mr. Jas. Mitchell (Waitnr,) secured second award with Silver King. Mr. R.J. Linn (Mangatoki) was awarded two firsts in yearling classes for saddle and light harness Mr. J. Montefiore's ch.g. Aristocrat entirely satisfied the judges as the best carriage or buggy horse, best harness horse not exceeding 15.2, and as the best-paced horse in harness. Aristocrat is a very fine mover, with beautiful style, and is excellently schooled. Mrs. R. Cornwall's (Fitzroy) bonny pony Dandy had no trouble in annexing first honors in the class for harness horse not exceeding 13 hands, Mr. W. N. Jenkins' (Eltham) Plunket being second. The latter-named exhibit secured a first award in the pony elacs not exceeding 12% hands. CATTLE.

There was a great showing of cattle and all varieties were in evidence. JThere was considerable improvement in the stud classes. The beef stock w.'re pictures to behold, hut it was i;i tin dairying classes that chief interest was centred. The Jersey was in strong force, showing that our dairy farmers are making rapid advancement in this most profitable and popular of breeds. Some good quality Ayrshire's also commanded attention.

lu fat cattle, Mr. G. F. Moore, of Kai Iwi, and Moore Hunter's Estate, lJawera, carried the bulk of the awards. Mr. G. A. Turner, Eltham, scored heavily in the female classes of the Shorthorn breed. Mr. G. F. Moore's exhi'/u of Hereford* was a feature of the section. In Aberdeen Angus Mr. J. J. Campbell, uf Kaupokomri, .shaml the awards with Mr. \V. Diiiis of Mokoia. Mr. J, H. Sellers, Okaiawa, hul an undisputed field in Polled Durham*. in the Dutch Friesan section Mr. Xrut'-i. King gained lirst and champion with .Lady Kogiffe, first with Galatea '--A-r Parthena, iirst for heifer calved Ki.ici July Ist, 1000 with Duchess de Koi. and first with heifer calved since Isi July, 1907. Messrs .Slack Bros., V.\\ ineratou North, annexed sever.tl awards in Avrshiros. Mr, Chas. Clarke. New Plymouth, was awarded first and champion for best Jersey heifer calved since July, IJJOJi, with Leaflet. Lady Disdain, also owned by Mr 0. Clarke, was awarded first f"r best Jersey cow in milk. Mr li. D. Harkivess (Ngairc) gained first honors for best dry Jersey cow. Mr. A. A. V.'ard (Inglewood) also scored a first and two second awards in Jerseys.; Mr. T. R. Exley, Tnaha, was awarded first and champion honors for best dairy cow in milk, and also first for best dairy heifer calved since Ist July, 1003. In the male elates for Dutch Freisan Mr. Newton King secured first and champion with Sir de Kol Tnka Pei«'rje, first for bull ealved since Ist July. lOOfi, and the award for bull ealved since July Ist, ]AO7. Brown V Ngairc, were awarded first frbull. Tn Jersey bulls Mr. T. i-

nnatoki, secured a first, Mr. T. T. Shoii. securing first and champ-on with Pride of Beaconsfield. Mr. It. J. Peterson 5 (Midhirst) Street Arab wore first prize for bull calml since Ist .Tilly, MOO. Mr. C. Clarke's Ftarbright gaining third in the same class. SHEEP. Most of the popular breeds iveie shown, most of the awards going to Mr. \V. Uadsbv. Mauutahi; Mr. J. H. Corriga'n, Hawera; Mr. !>. 11. Lancaster, I'alluerston North; Messrs. Slack Bros, Pulnicrston North; Mr. J. J. Campb?,!, Kaupokonui. and others. There was a good showing of pigs, Messrs. Slack Bros., Palmerston North, ■Messrs Were Bros., Normanby, and Mr. '-T. [!. Sellers, Okaiawa. accounting for the bulk of the awards. COMPETITIONS—(First Bay).

Drivin" Competition—Mr. A. MoCracken iKlthain), Bess, 1; Dipt. Mitchell (Waitara) 2. Maiden Hunters' Competition—Mr. A. ( lilt's I New Plymouth) Kura 1; Mr. \V. (ireave's (llawera) Haerelyn 2. l'onv Leaping Competition—Mr. \Y. G. iligginson's (Klthani) Star 1; Mr. J. T. Bnscoe (Kltham) 2; Mr. T. A. Turner (I'atea) 3. Best rider: Mr. \X. Coatcs. , Hunting Compelilion—Mr. \V. >. _Pimni;»ns" (I'atea) Silver 1; Mr. -I. I (ireave's llaerelyn 2: Mr. O'Doniiell's (Inahat Crvy Star :J. Best rider, -Mr. S. McHae.

I'iinv Leaping Competition— Mr. W. (J. Higginson's Star 1; Mr J. T. Briscoe's Trick 2. Barorlw-k 'Jlidiiig Competitmn]-Mr. \V. J. tireave'- lla'.-relyn i; Mr. \Y. 1. Bailey's (Elthani) N'ela 2. SECOND DAY.

Maiden Hunt Cup —Mr W- Greaves j Uaerelyn 1; Mr. C. 11. Washer's (Inahal s Awatere 2. Wire-jumping Competition —Mr. Iv ii.i Mastic's (Manaia) Feihling 1; Mr. W. J. I (freiive's Uaerelyn 2: Jlr. W. Patter- , sun's (Patea) Welshman heaping Competition (steeplechase ] style)—ill'. A. Mitchell's Bushy I'ark I: jfr. C. If. Washer's Awatere 2; Mr. W. •T. Crcavc's Uaerelyn 3. Ladies' li»liii!r Competition— Mrs. Keeker on Feilding. Miss Abbott o:i Doch-i-Doris, Miss Briggs on Chanty, dead heat. Dual Jumpir.2 Competition (b<iv an.l i'i'ntleniiin)—Miss Briggs and Mr. .*.( Mitchell I: Mis* Abbott and Air. I!. Cordon 2: Miss Briggs and Mr. S. MeItae 3. IMPLEMENTS.

The largest exhibit of implements on Hip "round was Hull, of Mr. Xvwlon I\in2. avlio liad a good display of ilio '•XiKon" agricultural implements, f»t' which lie Kohls (lie agency. The oxhil.it ioni|uiscd « liCiivy mower, Imilt special V for Taranaki 'ami surrounding dnI U'icts. also the "All-Steel' luiy_ rake. which is "SP.I in conjunction with t'ic I mower. A 'I i-' 1 h:<rrow (Iwo-how 1 ) wa* I a |^ o shown. are wellknown from end to end of tl*o Dominion. There was also '' variety of ollie.- liaes, too nnincrous to !_'ivo ill detail. hut these mav all I* seen »t Mr. Wwto'a Kind's show rooms both in Xew IMvinniil.li ami Stratford. Another exhibit which attraet.nl a »ri>al deal of the farmers' a 11<'nf'on wis the ilisolav "f bides made l.v Mr Xewton Kill?. Tn« closer was in attendance t» instruct fanners ax «« IW correct wav for «Hr--171 rr anil flaring hides and calfskins.. Tho TRiilil milkins machine. a Tarniiaki invention, which is coming more and more into use tia the farmers valise

its great points, was shown in conjunction with Air. king's exhibit. 'litis machine was tlie centre ol' attraction, ami It only required a 2-li.p, lllackslonc oil engine to drive the vacuum [jump, which is large enough for almost any size ui tilled, Tiie pidsator, which is overhead, and thereby away from the tows, is another strong point, as it only requires one of these to each shed. The simplicity of tile teat cups and tie ease with which tliey ale cleaucii appealed to tile public. There is absolutely nothing that cannot lie cleaned wii.'nout the slightest tivuule. Kveu tile inside of tin- lids of the luu-UeU aie funded so that 110 milk can accumulate there.

A really excellent display of tinned meats was made hy Messrs. T. Bortlnvick and Sons, of tint Wailara Freezing Works. This industry is one that is hound to grow, and the firm is to lie complimented upon (lie .thorough manner in which it has laid itself out to cater to the public iif this connection. The same firm also exhibited standard fertilisers. Kvery fanner recognises that to get the best results he j must go in for manuring, and the Wai-! tara Freezing Works is now putting on the market a number of fertilisers which have already gained considerable favor.