THE EGMONT SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 233, 6 November 1909, Page 6

THE EGMONT SHOW.

The iumuul show to bi> lielil at llawuva ou the anil 25th. .November is now iittractiug the attention ot most ot the it-.ruling members of the community, and if is ant'eiiiated that entries »i the vanon-, »Liil-I; classes will lie of a very lug" -.uuiiliii'J tliis vear. J'armers have iteca i'iivore<l with an exeeptimia winter, am stock are iu tiplemlid condition. t>ood duln cows are Hie sole ambition of Taranaki farmers, ami we must commend the \ and I'. Association 011 its careful con- | I lideralion of classes for dairy stock, and every inducemeiit is offered for the pioduefioii of good milking stnims. A snleiidiil institution for the improvement of ilairv herds in the district is the c)a«» for dai'rv herds of twenty head and up.wards judged ou the owner's premises. ?he weight and test of milk are taKen irto account, and the herd judged on M-neral ai»pearaiu-e, the exhibitor being jilloAved in Ihe presence of the judge to throw out ten per cent, of his total heul over and above twenty head. Such advancement has been made throughout the district for the improvement of dairy _ {ows (for butter-fat and cheese are the main sources of export) that to test the bcht breed of milking strain the A. and P. Association has added a class lo its 'irogramnu- for the dairy cow yielding most butter-fat on the show-grounds. The cow U to be taken on lo the ground* (lie ni»!it jirevions to the show, annil'keil there morning and uijsht. In i| i( • cattle classes eha:iipion-hip> of are awardel lo bulls which have a recognised stud-book. The slwp olass-.'< an- specially attrai'tive this year. ( hampionsliip prizes are gV 11 In nil sections, and the society eaters for all the prominent breeds, vi/», ' T,ineolnK. English and Border Leicester-. Rnmnev Shropshire Down,

and Southdown*. Breeders of purebred sheep luivc ample encouragement, as Messrs. Bennett and Sutton give a trophy value £."> os for most points in the purebred classes, to oe won three times before becoming the property of Mie exhibitor. In addition Messrs. Dalgetv and Co. give a special of .€3 3s and 'also a case of QuibelP* Dip for mo.->t points in purcbreds. Grade classes are jalso freely inserted for those not eligible | for the Stud Book. The fat lamb classes

are alwavs well filled. Messrs. T. BorthT'ck and Sons give a special of £7 7s.

first prize for five lambs (long or short wool). The exhibits receiving first, ?oeond, and third awards are killed for export and sent to London, so that they can be reported on there. Messrs. T. Rorthwiek and Sons offer prices on the exhibits, and it is in the interests of fanners to see how their mutton is

reported on. at the London marked. I'igs are greatly io the fore at the present time, and those of the host breeds are in gr-at. demand, and our prominent breeder* in the district are fulfilling orders all over (lie Dominion. Horses are always a strong feature of Hie Egmont Show, and with such expert draught breeders as we have in our midst the quality is of the ftcfifc. The association give a championship of C 7 7s for the champion draught entire, nnfl thi< class alone should he an especial fi-ifnre, A championship of £3 .V is ofl'ered for (he best thoronghbnd (•nl ire. Tn 'h" liacknev sections a class ras been added for list hacks, there being (lirce classes, viz., lost, 13st, and ll'-t weights. Hunters' competitions are ! worthy the attention of all sportsmen, jOn the first dav there are the maiden I nnnters 1 conipntition, open to all horses | that, have never won a first prize in a | pimping competition at any agricultural and pa si oral show: a ponv leaping competition for ponies I!{'/> hand* and uud« r, hurdles not to exceed 3ft in height and riders to be amateurs not over fifteen venrs of age: the open hunting couvujtilion for best hunter carrying not less ■ han 12<t, over such jumps as the judges may direct; the por.y leaping coiupetitinn for ponies 14'/. hands- and under; <ind a 'lareback riding competition. In addition a driving competition is a'eO I'fld. On the second day there are the wire-jumping competition; the leaping competition for best jumper in steeple* <ha*e sjfvle carrying not less than liist, and opi»u to all; a ladies' riding competition: a dual jumping competition (lady and gentleman); and a high-jump-mg competition. The sum of £94 'f ottered solely for huntiM's' and leaping competitions. The dairy produce classes should occupy Ihe attention of all factories. Twenty-five pounds is voted to cheese. Messrs. Lovell and Christmas' trophy Icing allotted to a class of lewt cheese made prior to .'slst May, 1001), but suicuNr to place on London market at dat? of show. irrespective of color or shapo. In the butter classes the principal i« that for not less than lewt butter "uithhlr for export, for the A. and {'. Association oll'it a trophy value £2O to ti{. won three limes (not necessarily

"onsciiifively) before becoming the abso. lute jii'Dperty of the exhibitor. In addition there are the small classes for sop:', nit or and mm separator butter. Small oiN. Mich a> hams and bacon, are a!*o on the list.

Then coin's the principal feature of the -how t'.-r not interested in <-toek das<e«. vi/.. the home industries seetioih. Tile classes under this hearting ai'e nniipie for th'dr value and varietv. 'lhe piixe-jnojiev is most liberally divided, and as an instance the wortnv boiwwite can win guineas in plain *eoncs and family cakes. Points prizes aie gi\t'ii in all classes of cooking fanpy'.vork. and jams and jellies. Many additional classes have been added to the fancy-Avork department, and the art seetions aUo have their place allotted on I he schedule.

New member* arc being regularly en-'"olb-d mi the association, and mi less than thirty new members have been elected within the last few week?. • chclulcs arc still obtainable from the secretary (Air, V. 0. Treweel;), and we .'snin lies (o remind all intending cv lubitors that entries for home industries e'ese on Saturday, (ith Novemiier. imd "'■i, n, i , '"" 1 """IK'litions on .laluubiy Km, November, r.nte fee en"7o"ir r'. I'xt" for l 1 "1 1"' ""'"Sfrics •P to (he l„th November. All infonnaGon may be obtained by comniiinieillii,.. , h l ie secretary, P.O. Box 37, Telephone 173, llaivera.