TARANAKi AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 286, 27 November 1908, Page 4

TARANAKi AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

SECOND DAY. t A RECORD ATTENDANCE. 1 Yesterday was just a perfect dav lor 1 the second day of the Tarauaki Agricultural Society's .'Show. It was all thai was needed to linke it the record show to date. The morning trains were web filled with visitors, and the roads lead ing to the showgrounds from an earl,, hour bore a steadily-increasing streai'i of people all bound tor the shuwgrounu borne in buggies and gig.. 011 horseback and all manner of . n.ivcyanres. The showgrounds were in capital order, th. heavy rains recently having successfully coped w.itli the dust nuisance which i so trying at some shows. The show-rinj. 1 was a beautifully springy stretch 0. green turf, which served "as an excel lent background for the luulti-hued 11011 day dresses of the ladies, the brigiu trappings -and harness of the beautifu horses which graced the ling, and tie tents and bunting which dotted th racecourse, or for the nonce, showgrouin, All the arrangements were quite com : plele, and the steward* and se.retar are deserving of the highest praise to the smoothness which characterised tin whole conduct oi the show. The New Plymouth Orchestra, umlc the baton of Mr. \Y. Perry, wa- In ev deuce during the atu rnoon, and expensed some thorougaly appreciate music beneath the shade' of a crowde grandstand. As usual, the great bull - of the spectators gathered around t!i show-ring where tile leaping competi tions and the grand parade of stoci. were held. It was a record crowd, an, they appeared to fully enjoy the excel letice of the competitions.

And all the while the side-shows wen busy. Showmen, resplendent in the'i once gay attire of loud colors and tawdry tinsel announced the excellence • the programmes provided and exhorts, the populace not to miss this one aiia only grand opportunity "of view ing tile wonders within."' Tlic merry.-go-round was an unfailing "draw," and its pric tically never-ceasing music helped to 1 impart the holiday air to the .scene. The Red House Hotel booth was co:i ducted under the supervision of Mr. It Whittle, the licensee, in that excellent manner which has so ofte J1 earned the commendatory remarks of the licensing authorities. Mr. J. \V. Thomson had a well-fnriiislied refreshment booth 011 the ground, and did excellent business, lie also provided the Society's lunch in his usual good stvle. RiNG EVENTS. Lady's hack, 15 hands and under, ridden bv ladv.—H. Putt's Kaihihi 1,11. Calgher's Jack 2. Five entries. The judge made special mention of the

winner. Pony under 14.1, ridden by boy or girl under 15.—Miss May .Sole's Trixie 1, H. Linn's Topsy 2, .Miss Ora Paget's Prince 3. Twelve entries. The best rider in this c-uinpetition was J. Jones. Cob under 15 hands, ridden at walk, trot, and canter.—L. D. Webster's Dick

G. Boulton's Kiltie 2. Seven en- J tries. i •Mare or gelding for .spring cart or ] express work, up to one ton.—New Zea- ■ land Express Company's Gus 1, New Zealand Express Company's Belle 2. ' Five entries. ! Tradesmen's single light horse anil ! delivet v cart, up io half a ton, turn- 1 out and get-up to count.—H. T. JollV Opai 1, Boon Bros.' Victor 2, Singer Sewing Machine Company 3. Only entries. Harness horse, over 13.1. shown in harness.—\V. G. Malone's The Don 1. Mrs. Glasgow's exhibit 2, \V. Birdling's Rangitira 3. Seven entries. Harness ponv, under 13 hands, ill harness.—P. Sole's .Jubilee 1. W. .)enkins' Plunket 2, W. I). Linn's Bobs :>. Ten entries. Harness pony, 12 hands or under, in harness. Ward's Mick 2. Four entries. I'ilir harness horses, over 1.V.1. to I.e.' shown and driven in harness.—M. Jone*' •limniy and Dick 1, Boon Bros.' and I'rince 2. Only entries. I Weight-carrying' liack up to 12.51.--J E. .f. Wilde's Viceroy 1, A. ('lid's Kura I 2, Mrs. Stockman's Mungo Park 3. Four teen entries. Best walking hack, pace, style, and Davidson's Xocliaber 1. I'. W atsni; s Shell Rook 2. Ten entries. Single horse, trap, and harness, fanners' light turn-out.—W. Hirdling's Uangatira 1, M. .7. Honeyfield's entry 2. A. X. Mills' Mahonui :!. ' Eight entries. Best trotting horse, mare or gelding, in harness, speed, action, and appearance to count.—.l. Montefiore's Aristocrat 1, L. Marsh's Laddie 2. Only entries. Tandem team, shown and driven in harness.—Dr. I'aget's lnglewood and Phvllis 1, li. 11. ,Skel ton's Peggv and Rata 2.

HORSES. Thoroughbred entire.—ll. E. Good's Maniapoto (Cuirassier— Lady Kmiline) 1 and champion, H. L. Vine's Coronet (Castor—Necklace) 2. t\ Atkins Steoson (Stepniak—liritoniarte) and M. •Jones' Gilnockie (Gipsy Kiug—Hagay) were the other entrants. Entire (other than thoroughbred) best calculated for breeding carriage horses_ and weight-carrying hacks--Joe West's fjord Kitchener (Albury— Jsisis) 1, Jus. Mitchell's Silver King (Silver Spec—Blue Bell) 2. Only entries.

Pony entire, not exceeding 13</a hands —E. J. O'Xeill's Sandow (Silver Prince Xellic) 1, .7. J. Xortlicote's (Jeneral Bobs (King Cub—) 2. F. Bould's Prince Charlie and fleorge Davy's -Sandfly were tlie otlier entries.

Clydesdale entire, 3 years anil over. ■ ravelling or standing iii the Clifton. Taranaki, or F.gmont Counties.—James Mitchell's Empire (lloval Prince—) 1. T. V. Oldham's Lord Bobs (Lord Roberts— Madam 2, Only entries. Best heavy draught entire. James Mitchell's Empire 7. Only entry. Jhrce-year Clydesdale eolt. .T. ]). Mitchell's Knight of Waihi (Knigbt of Thistle —Dollv) 1 -and champion, F. \Y. Oldham's Lord Bobs 2. Only entries. Two year Clydesdale e01t.—.7. D. Mitchell's Tliistle (Knight of Thistle—Herd Lassie) i, ,7. W. Jones' King's Commander (Johnny Walker—Miss Maggie) I 2, P. Sole's Roberts' Pride (Lord Roberts —Ravenswood marc) 3. The champion ribbon in the thoroughhred mare class was won by Mis. Walter Bayly's Sheila. LEAPIXG COMPETITION'S. Xo finer exhibition of leaping has ever been seen at the showgrounds than that of yesterday. Many of the horses competing are well-known show-ring competitors. Taken as a whole, the horses were well schooled and splendidly mannered. Particularly good was the horsewomanship of Miss .Maggie Briggs, Miss Abbott, and -Mrs. Becker, as was the «ork of the gentlemen riders. Mr. E. It. Elastic annexed the Hunters' Competition and the Indies' Competition with Fcihling. This horse was also I coupled with Mr. Jioulton's Alpine in the dual leaping. I'eilding is a perfectlybuilt hunter that gives promise of becoming a great success a> a leaping performer. Mr. O'Uorke. the judge, stated that be had seen something like twi I thousand show-ring fences jumped, but hail never -een a more perfect performer than Mr. Ilastie's beautiful brown horse. The steeplechase competition was won by Mr. Alex. Mitchell's well-known Bushy Park, Mr. Oreavcs' Ifaevelyn (also a noted performer) being second. The pony leaping competition proved an easy thing for Miss Maggie Briggs' lia- , wliiti. Mils Briggs also securing the , special prize for best rider in this eon- , test. Result,: - I

Hunters' Competition, list. E. R. Hastie's Feilding 1, W. H. Boulton's Alpine 2. S. C. Mcßae's Bill Baiy :) Twenty-one competitors took part i-i this event.

Dual Jumping Competition. C. 1!. Hastie's I-Vililinjr (ridden liy Ifrs. Becker) mid \Y. 11. lioulton's" Alpine (Rouiton) 1. 3liss Brinks' Bawhiti (owner) mid S. 0. Jleßae's Bill liayly fowner) 2. Seven competitors. ladies' Hunters Competition, lady riders.—E. Pi. Ilastie's Veildin" (Mrs. Becker! 1. W. H. lioulton's Alpine (Miss Aliliott) 2. Till competitors. In this event liawliiti tripped in landing at the first lmrdie. rolling over Ms rider (.Missi Briggsi. Neither hoise nor rider was hurt. Hiss Briggs pliickily remounted, and her ponv leaped all the obstacles in

1a faultless manner, receiving loud a;j- . plause as they passed the grandstand. Leaping Competition, steeplechase style.—Alex. Mitchell's Dusky Park I, W. J. Ureaves' llaerelyn i, W. 11. lioultun's Alpine 3. Eight horses compete!. Puny Leaping Competition.—-Miss 11. liriggs' liawhiti 1, I'. Sole's Black Jack i. Seven competitors. Jlr. 11. Koul's special prize oi 10s anil Jlr. I l '. Urbell's special pri/.<- of 10s Od went to tliv ivinner of this event, Miss Hriggs handing back one of the prizes to the society for competition next year. l'ony liace, about four furlongs. —'!'. i). Harvey's l'ota 1, B. Woodhousj's veil 2. Ten started. Won easily, a race resulting lor second place.

High Jumping Competition, a sweeplake of is I Id.--Mr. K. O'Neill's Wliata,<>a (Mr. Alee. Milohell) I. Mr. A. Hill's viri (owner) 2. Mr. i'i. O'Neill's Ruby ilso competed. Whaiaroa easily cleared Ift 10i-,i at the first attempt, Kiri and '.inby failing three times. In the jumpill' for second place Kiri and Ruby both •leared the bar. -Mr. O'Neill withdrew luliy. giving second prize to Kiri. I'll H PARADE.

It is in the grand parade that spectators at an agricultural show obtain nil idea of a district's capabilities lor stock-raising. Yesterday's parade, from in educative point of view, left nothing to be desired 'J he large ring in front nf the stand could not accommodate all lie animals at the one time. The catle classes headed tile parade, Jers.'ys •vere iu the van. It is doubtful wither a better or bigger display of Jer:eys has been >Cen in any show i:t (lie Dominion, llolsteins, Ayrshires, AberIcen Angus, completed the cattle. The Mood horses followed, then the hackneys, Clydesdales, light Harness, saddle | horses and ponies. These were follow-1 :'d by the harness classes. The parade was an imposing spectacle. Most of the animals were in tip-top rendition. 51 r. E. O'Neill paraded his clever pony Sundew in harness, and created considerable amusement by putting the little animal through a series of tricks, sucn •is lying down, walking 011 his hind legs, sitting down 011 his haunches, placing his feet on top of the hurdles, etc.

HORSES. Yesterday morning the judging ivcre fully occupied in placing the balance. of the awards. The Clydesdale stallions were not numerous, but the quality was not 111 any way the worse for that fact. 111 the heavy draught stallion class Mr. lim Mitchell's Empire received the iward. In the class for stallions three years and upwards travelling or standing in the Clifton, Tarauaki, or Egmont Counties, Empire again wore the red card. Mr. Mitchell is to be complimented upon the excellent fettle his llorse was .shown iu. Empire has had a very successful run in the show-rings this year, being first at Palmerston,

second at llawera, witli two firsts at New Plymouth. The three-year colt class was won by .Mr. .1. D. Mitchell's magnificent horse Knight of Waihi, who also wore the championship ribbon, l'or a three-year-old Knight of Waihi is a model, splendidly furnished, any amount of quality, and the light action. The

liorse should give a gooil account of himself next year. Three yearling colts faced the judge, 11 r. J. D. Mitchell's Thistle gaining first award. The thoroughbred stallion class brought out four beautiful horses, and gave the judges a difficult lialf-hour in selecting. Mr. O'Rorke remarked that he had a "hard row to hoe," as the class was the best he had seen this year. Eventually Mr. H. E. Good's Mauiapoio ind Mr. 11. Vine's Coronet were selected is the best of tile hunch'. After carefully examining the horses the lirst prize and champion ribbon were placed on Maniapoto, Coronet securing second award. The hackney stallion class brought out Mr. ,loe West's beautiful sire Lord Kitchener and Mr. -las. Mitchell's Silver King, the former receiving lirst award. The judge remarked that Lord Kitchener was an exceptionally good sire tor breeding carriage horses and weightl carrying hacks. Mr. West's horse stands I unbeaten this year, having gained high- \ est honors at t'alnierston, llawera, and I Xew Plymouth. I Pony stallions were well represented [by four pretty specimens. Mr. E, O'XeiU's Sandow carried oIT the first prize, Mr. Xorthcole's General Bobs, n handsome pony, being next. In judging the spring cart and express classes the judges expressed pleasure at the excellence of the animals competing. In the class for horses suitable for drawing one lon the Xew Zealand Express Company carried off the lirst ami second awards, the judge expressing the opinion that the second prize winner had the qualifications for making an exceptionally good .animal. The Westport Coal Company exhibited two very line horses in I hi- <-hi.ss, the only fault found with them being that they "lacked „ullieic;it get-away in front action."

The das* for lust tradesmen's hors: l and turn-out was won by Mr. IT. T. .foil's Opai. the judge complimenting the driver on tin* appearance of tlie turnout.

DOCIS. Tlie dog sections were not Weil iill.'d, most of tlie prizes being awarded without competition. The awards were i<s follows: (Jreyhound (open) biteli—C. Cameron (Tarata) Lassie 1, Pointer, dog—W. Oliver's Student. Gordon Setter, dog—ll. E. Dine's Don 1.

Retriever, .smooth or curly.coated, dog ov hitch—.Tack Seai'lc'* Don.

Spaniel, otlier than Cocker, dog—L. C. Jennings' (Tabatai) Boflnie Tcssie 1. Cooker spaniel, puppj—Mrs. A. Gift's Satan,

Cocker spaniel, dog—,S. C. Crisp's Papanui General 1, 11. E. Rountrec's Mac 2, V. Asher's Scotty 3.

Cocker spaniel, bitch—S. 0. Crisp's Pa]ianui (iipsy 1, If. Harris' (llawcra) Xellic 2. ( Rough-coated collie puppy —J. 11. Bagley's Fitzroy Advocate 1, j. 3!. Marsh's I'asmaTi 2.

Collies, rough-coaled pappy bitches—--oi\ E. F. Fookes'' Luddelulen Orace 1 W. Coluber's Fitzroy Fly 2.

Collies, rough-coated, dogs—J. 11. Hagley's Fitzroy Advocate 1, .Mrs. A. ji. (iraysoii's Dirk Srddnn 2, A. J'. Ward's (lien 3. Four entries.

Collies, rough-coated (open), bitches — •1. 11. Baglcv's Ivura 1, J)r. Fookcs' Ltiddenden draco 2, W. Coonibcs' Fitzroy Fly Four entries.

.Fox terriers, .smooth, puppy—-Miss Ivy Birdling's Tony 1, .Mrs. Alice Brasch's Croiijc 2. Fox terriers, smooth, puppy bitches.— J. Welliam's Floss and Ciladys, v.li.c. Fox terriers, smooth, dogs.—Mrs. H. Dixon's (luess. Irish terrier, bitch. T. Routhall's Armagh Abstract 1. Bull dog, puppy dog or bitcll. —S. Tecd's (iiftstone 1. Hull dog, F. Watson's Wharekoki Warigal 1. Pug dog. A. Mcintosh's delieval Buller 1. J. Polglase's Pug 2. Any variety sporting dog or hitch—- ' S. C. Crisp's I'apanui deneral 1, J. C. Webster's Bruno 2. Any variety non-sporting dog or bitcll—A. Lister's I'ranklev 1. DAIRY COWS. Til the grade or crossbred seel inn for dairy purposes the cows, four vears aad over, were on the grounds on both days. They were milked in the presence of the judge on the evening of the lir-t day. anil judged before milking on the morning of the second day. There were seven entries, and the judge, chatting to our representative, said that they were lit for exhibition ht any show-ling in u,o colony. The fust 'five were splendid cows, and tile winner was one of which the owner, Mr. Oeo. Fox, had every reason to he proud. Results:- den. Fox's Primrose 1: \Y. .1. Jury's Star 2: driifiths and Cornwall's Fagan Ji: F. W. Oldham's Princess v.li.c,: \Y. Ambiirv's Darkle h.c.; 11. T>. I.eppers Peggv c. COMPETITION* I'ol! HAUXKSS lIOUSF.s. A Sl'OtlF.STl'.l) SKAKCIIIXd TKST. ' Dr. T. Ij. Paget, of Stratford, had a :andcm team nf thoroughbreds i„ vesherdiiv's show. One uf these was' i.y ' aglewood. .mill the other by llrown Biil 1 mt. of Vai-ili, not unknown on Tara- ( taki racecourses. One nf these has cov- ? ■red the 20 miles between St rat ford I lid Strathmore i„ an hour and forty- f hrco minutes, and the other i u four f niniite.s longer. \ow. Dr. Paget docs ' ot believe that his team can show that '■

ill the ring, ami lie reckons that ma ly tjrst-piinc harness horses ill the ring could not beat his steeds oil the road. 80 he has oll'ered to the society a special prize of X.l, to be awarded undi.'i conditions which he considers will be an actual test of quality. The conditions are as follow:—Each liorse to bo driven I a journey, 011 the road, of 20 miles, I then -brought immediately into the ring. I Gigs to be ordinary roadster gigs, a-.ul to carry preferably two persons. Marks will be given as follows:—Twenty marks for pace, i.e., the horse doing the journey in quickest time to be awarded full points, and one mark to be deducted tor each minute off the minimum time. Providing that any horse which in the opinion of the judge has been overdriven will lie disqualified. Ten marks for condition in which horse finishes; and 211 marks for show-ring points, viz., conformation, stvle, and action.

Dr. Paget suggests that only half ~f the prize-money be given in case the general lines of breeding are not known, lie also emphasises the fact that this is not a road race, but a thorough test of light, harness horses. JOTTINOS. Mr. .). Rutherford, of "ell Hlock. eceived congratulations from all .sides yesterday upon his dual win in Ihe butter classes. It appears thai he was very unlucky in not performing the "hat

trick.'' 'lhe butter which secured neeolid prize in tile Tarauaki dairy lacI..lies' competition wa> a box lonlainiug portions of Iwa days* make. The box was Irilf-liiled 01 one day. there not b.l- - enough UuU'. rto tiil it. it was unfortunate that, such a box should have been selected—the one box of the kind in that shipment. So much has been done for the exhibitors and fur the stock that it may not be out of place now to suggest something for the benefit of the public upon whom the Society depends for its financial success. The Society is fortunate in having a line grassy home, iu Canterbury there is often more dust than grass. With such a .stretch of turf it was very annoying to the ladies, so we are told, that they had to behave as I though their skirts would train 011 a muddy street.. If the more popularly frequented portion of (lie grounds were kept clear of stock, or S.g the Socio'y put a man on to clear up 011 the morning of "People's Day,'' we feel sure tint the change would be gratefully accepted by the lady visitors. ' Mr. .Tames Davidson, speaking at the ! show dinner 011 Wednesday night, said \ he had been showing in various parts | of New Zealand for the past twenty-live . years, and this was the first occasion upj 011 which any stock of his had failed to gain at least a second prize. Some of the exhibitors in the home

industries section went to view their cookery exhibits yesterday, and found that they had vanished into tllin air—or small'boys. The attendants did not even take the customary precaution of erecting wire netting. One exhibitor was 011 the grandstand yesterday when a small boy emerged from the cookery section and commenced breaking up scones. Her own pastry and scones were very quickly removed to avoid the little thieves.

PEDIGREE STOCK SALE. Mr. Newton King held a sale of shun' stock on the showgrounds yesterday morning. The following lots were disposed of:— On account of Mr. A. Buchanan, one yearling bull, Magnet's Defender, 21gns, to Mr. J. Rendall, Lepperton. .Same vendor, four-year-old bill, March Brown, to Mr, W. Stanley, liglnont road, 2figns. Mr. W. H. Booth, yearling bull, Mana of Pukctapu, to Mr. W. Rook, Waihi, 17gilS.

Mr, S. E. Luicaster, yearling bull, Silkie Bay, to Mr. W. Bonner, Leppcrton, 17gns. Mr, W. H. Booth, heifer, Rewa Duchess, to Mr. Ben Gray, Okato, 21g.is, Mr. A. Buchanan, cow, Queen, to Mr. A. K. Watkin, Ureuui. 2llgns.

Mr. \Y. 11. Booth, heifer, Dusky Hewn, lo Mr. •). F. Vospcr, Midhirst, 2ligns. Mr. A. Buchanan, yearling heifer, Cream Wave, to Mr. Hen (iray, 12Vigna. Mr, A. Buchanan, two-year-old heifer in milk, Wisteria, W. J. B. I'aton, Lepperton. -Ggns. Same vendor, lmll calf, to Mr. \V. U. Jury, (igns. Same vendor, heifer calf, to Mr. Edgar Bayly, Tgns. Government Experimental Farm (Uuakura). one Ayrshire bull, Ben Lomond, to Mr. F. \V. Wilkie, Kaponga, lSgns. Mr. T. Hmvkings, Avrshire cow, lo Mr. F. \V. Wilkie, 12gns.