TARANAKI SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 255, 3 December 1909, Page 4

TARANAKI SHOW

' " PEOPLE'S DAY."—A RECORD ATTtA'DA.VCE ECUPSKS ALL I'KM ]. OLH CIiOWDS. People's Day" „t the Taranaki Agricultural show was audi as to make glad the hearts of the olliehils. Showers in the morning soon gave place to blue sky, an.l a warm, bright day followed. Nothing else was required. Long before noon it was evident that the attendance was going to be a large one, and early in tne afternoon a record crowd was in sight. The people came from far and near, and the beautiful weather tempting the ladies to disport their lightest ailit brightest attire, the panoramic scene was very attractive. The ground was thickly dotted with the marquees and booths' of the otlicials, the side-shows, jigcuts of commercial firms, and the itinerant sideshows, of which an unusually large number were doing business on the ground and providing amusement for the hundreds who made this their way of " seeing the show."

All day long the horse-judging rings were kept going, three rings during most of the morning. Early in the afternoon the grand stand tilled "n itli people in expectation of the grand parade. And this was a parade of stock of wiiieh any district in the dominion might be proud. As usual, the parade was headed by the pedigree cattle, the heavy breeds first. The Jerseys, however, attracted the greatest attention—they always do 0"\ a Taranaki showground! Tken'cam<i the purebred horses, saddle and Harness' and pony classes, including animals that would grace any showground in Australasia, if not further afield. The stock having paraded once rou-id, they were marshalled in ranks facing the*grandstand, making a scene that will take a lot of forgetting. The stock having cleared the ring, a parade of motor-cars was held, and never previously have so many cars been gathered together in such small space in New Plymouth. Then came the hunters' competitions and high jump, events that kept the crowd interested for the remainder of the afternoon, the jumping being rery fine and a great improvement on that of the previous day. One or two minor spills occurred. Ciie of these looked serious, and a tli:::' r': through the crowd when Mr. Ilaicoiuuv s mount failed to rise at the "ben-coop," brought the obstruction down, and turned a somersault, falling but inches away, from Mr. Halcombe, who escaped with a shaking. A matter of frequent comment was the busiuess-like conduct of the ring, and the very fine performances aad condition of the horses generally. During the afternoon the Taranaki Garrison Band played a fine programme of music on the lawn and the grandstand steps, the latter position being taken on account of the intense heat on the lawn, the usual awning not having been provided. The programme, a long one, contained classic and popular airs, and it was' musically rendered. Mr. li. Whittle again conducted the licensed booth, and certainly deserves to be complimented upon his management of it. ] Mr. J. W. Thomson's soft drinks booth was in a state of siege all the afternoonThe stewards, the committee, the secretary, and the officials generally are to be complimented upon the management of the show throughout, despite tne inconvenience caused by the want ol buildings. Mr. Webster got through his onerous and multifarious duties goodhumoredly and thoroughly, and despite the thousand and one unnecessary queries by nervous and perspiring exhibitors.

The following are the day's awards:— HOKSES Early in the morning judging was re-commenced, the horse classes being particularly interesting by reason of the keen competition. Especially was this the case in the light harness aud saddle events. The entries were not only largo, but the qualify of the horseflesh was easily the best "seen oil the local sho'v-

ground. This naturally led to very cloio scrutiny on the part of the judges (Messrs W. D, Watson, Masterton, and Hugh Gillies, Palmerston North), and their task at times was difficult in separating the animals and placing the Swards,

The blood stallion class was represented hy four very fine types. Messrs Good and Curtis' Maniapoto, a magnificent animal, with great substance, won the coveted red ribbon, Mr. H. Vine's well-monlded and grandly formed Coronet being second. Mr. J. Bond's Campfire (a Carbine horse imported from England) is a very aristocratic looking sire, but does not possess sufficient bone in the legs to please the judge. Mr. 31. Jones' Gilnockie paraded in nice bloom, and tTie judge remarked that this animal ''was a very good sort indeed." The carriage and hackney stallions were a sturdy, useful trio, well-propor-tioned and in good bloom. It is satisfactory to see more animals coming forward in this class, as our road's! eni would be benefited 'by more bone and stamina.

Two pretty pony entires came before the judge. This is another class of horse that is coming into favor. In fact, the pony classes at yesterday's show were admirable. One gentleman who ' 1 ■:rdone the round of this year's shows stated that he had seen no finer display of ponies. "

In the Clydesdale aged stallion class there was only one entry, Mr. J. Mitchells well-known Empire. This ho.'= c . as at last year's show, wore the champion ribbon.

7hc« sado'e horse events were keenly contested, some of the best hacks in the Island taking part. These animals were all well-schooled, nicely furnished, and appeared to take as great a pride in their work as their riders.

Everyone was interested in the harness classes from the chubby little ponies up to the big-quartered express and delivery cart animals. In the event for horse for spring cart or express purposes the Express Co.'s handsome grey secured pride of position. In making 'he second award two of the animals were hard to separate, the Wcstport Coal Co.'s Sam and the Express Co.'s Hell, the former eventually gaining the verdict.

| The harness pairs and tandem events ■were very attractive, the animals showing Tare quality. Superbly dressed in their summer coats, harness and trappings, many eulogistic remarks were heard on all sides, as the animals were put through their paces in the ring, THOROUGHBRED. Best blood entire—Good and Curtis' Maniapoto 1 and champion, H. L. Vine's Coronet 2. J. Bond's Oampfire and 31. Jones' Gilnockie were the other sires shown. CARRIAGE AND HACKNEYS. I

Entire, other than thoroughbred, best calculated for breeding carriage horses and weight-carrying hacks Captain Mitchell's Silver King I', W. Wilson's Lord Lincoln 2. G. McKenzie's iluon Berlin was the other entrant. PONIES. Entire not exceeding 13'/, hands—G. Davy's Sandfly 1, 11. T. Joll's Spider 2. DRAUGHTS. Best Clydesdale stallion Captain Mitchell's Empire 1 and champion. _ Best entire, 3 years or over, travelling iu Clifton, Taranaki, or Egmont Counties—Captain Mitchell's Empire. RING COMPETITIONS.

Pony, under 14.1 hands', ridden by (boy or girl under 15—W, N. Jenkins' Plunkct 1, W. G. Higginson's Star 2, Gus Sole's Bobby 3. Cob under 15 hands, to be ridden at walk, trot, and canter—L. D. Webster's Dick 1, L. D. Webster's Tommy 2.

[ Best mounted trooper of North Taranaki Rifles—Trooper S. Wright's Firefly 1, Trooper I. Bayly's Waipapa 2. Tradesmen's single light horse and delivery cart, up to half a ton or under, turn-out and get-up to count—E. May's Dolly 1, L, Jackson's' Bonnie 2.

Mare or gelding for spring cart pp express purpsses, suitable for drawing

one ton—New Zealand Express Company's Gus 1, Wcstport Coal Company's Sam 2.

Harness horse, over 15.1, shown and driven in harness—Drs. Leatham and Fookef,'' Clive 1, A. S. Tonks' Okato 2, Juines Bull's Mollie 3.

Harness pony, under 13 hands,' shown and driven in harness—Captain Mitchell's Waihi 1, W. N. Jenkins' Plunket 2.

Pair harness ponies, under 14% hands, shown and driven in harness.—L. i). Webster's Dick and Tommy 1, W. Wilkes' Tiny and Gip='y 2. Tandem team, shown and driven in harness —L. D. Webster's Temmy and Dick 1, Newton King's Victor and Tiger 2.

Lady's hack, 15 'hands and under, ridden by lady—Alex. Mitchell's Loatol'ns 1, George Stockman's Here 2.

Weight-carrying hack, up to list—L. G. Bremer's Kedan 1, A. Mitchell's Loatofas 2, George Stockman's Mere 3.

liest walking hack, pace, style, and action to lie considered—James' Hull's Newport 1, IO'G. t'arthew's Gipsy 2. Harness pony, 12 hands or under, shown and driven in harness li. F. Cornwall's Dundy 1, W. D. Linn's black Vony 2.

liest pair harness horses, over 15.1 hands, shown am! driven ill harness — James Hull's Mollie and Belladonna 1, Newton King's Leo and Vic-tor -J. lie* trotting horse—li. J. Carthew's Speedometer 1, A. McCracken's Pierrot 2.

Single horse, trap, and harness, farmer's light turn-out. shown and driven in harness—\V. J. Honeyfield's 1, Bert Topliss' Laddie 2,* C. E. Street's Sylvan Park 3.

DOGS Dogs were the finest class yet seen on the local showground, and it is patent that the show is going to attract some of the best fanciers in the island if proper provision is made for the housing of the animals. Yesterday afternoon the dogs were in the full glare of the hot sun, some of them having not even any pretensions to cover. The society will doubtless effect some improvement in the direction of buildings for next year's show, and any such attempt to care for the dogs would be welcomed by fanciers and the public alike, for the dog section is increasing fast in popularity. Pointers were more numerous than usual, and the exhibits included some really good specimens, the pick of which Was Mr. W. Oliver's Student. •In English setters, Mr. T. Kirkwood, of Strattord, was the most successful exhibitor, with Erua Belle in bitches and Ripple Hake |in dogs. The bitch was good all through, hut the dog w<is inclined to be a hit coarse. Mr. A. €. Downes exhibited the only ltris setter, a bitch excelling in color. .Retrievers, for which challenge certificates were awarded, were poorly represented, J. Searle's Don -being the only entry in dogs and K. J. Patterson's Nell was alone in bitches, both rather indifferent specimens. The field spaniel challenge certificate for dogs was win by Miss I. Buckrell's Bounce, a dog possessing good head and body, but might be a little straighter in the fore liinos, and was inclined to carry his tail a little too gaily. Mr. R. A. Gray's Billy, which came second, was too short in coat and light in eye. A challenge certificate was also awarded to field spaniel bitches, Mr. 0. M. Firth's Black Beauty taking honors. Although the only entry in her class, she was of exceptionally good quality all through, and lit to hold her own in the keenest of competition. S. C. Crisp's Vogel Fan had no difficulty! in securing the -honors in cocker spaniel puppy, a neat little bitch, put down m good show condition. Dr. D. S. Wyilies Princess Sarah (litter sister to the last! named) is a compact little cocker, uul| rather thick in head and has a bad mouth. The open dog class was won by S. Brooks' Buster, a nice little dog, but on the light side. The second and thiru dogs were too much of the field type. Cocker bitches again saw S. C. Crisps Vogel Fan on top, with F. Callaghan's Papanui Gipsy (dam of Vogel Fan) second. This bitch is good ill body, legs and feet, with ample feathering, but loses to the winner in the head. Dr. Wyllic's Princess Sarah was third. Conies in-

eluded several nice specimens, Mr. J. il. Baglcy being the most successful exhibitor. .Scout, winner in the puppy dog class, a promising young tricolor, won on his own. Mrs. Arnold's Don and -U''.

Leslie Little's Spot were botli plain, tuc latter being particularly gay in his tail carriage when in the ring. J. H. Bagley's Jennie, another very neat tricolor, but 011 the small side, \\!on iu ipujipy bitches from Mrs. A. J. febailer's Sefto.i Minnie, also a tricolor, winch was very snipy aud shown much too tat. Hie awards in open dogs saw tiie order in the puppy class repeated. Bagley's Fitzroy Peggy scored in tiie open bitch class, a nice sable, clean iu he-ad and good outline generally, but she was rather out of coat. Dr. Fookes' Leddendon Grace was shown iu nice bloom, but was on the small side compared w»tu tlie winner. A. McLennan's Duchess

Brompton was a bitch on similar lines. Challenge certificates were also allocates* in the Old English dog and bitch classes. Miss D, Cuthbertson's Lome won the dog class and male certificate, a wcll-squared-up dog, with abundance of coat. Miss Daisy C.utlibertson's Mab, winner of tlie bitch certificate, was' 011 the small side. Tlie best fox terrier in the show was exhibited in the puppy class by Mr. T. Waugli. For some reason he was entered only_ as a puppy, but ho would easily have won in the others, us pile was quite a typical terrier, probably the best ever seen here. Miss Kitty Williams' Lord Obadiah won the Xris'Ja terrier dog class, a good headed dog,, nice short back, harsh coat, but a little bit heavy in the ears, aud shown a little too heavy. Mr. Fred Watsou exhibited two very nice brindle bull-dogs, the red going to Warigal, Young Major being long in face compared with the winner. In other respects there was little to choose between the pair. Crisp's Vogel Queen won the bitch class from S. 'feed's Giftstone,.who had faulty ear carriage. Mi»s Amy Armstrong showed the only pug, a nice specimen. Competition was very keen in tlie any variety sporting class, in which there were twelve entries. Crisp's Vogel Fan eventually won the premier award. Bagley's Fitzroy Peggy won in any variety non-sporting dogs. The winner of class 283, Miss Pardy's

fox terrier, won Mr. W. Scott's special prize. West and Son's' special for best collie in the show went to Fitzroy Peggy.

The same owner's Scout won a special | for opposite sex. Mr. T. Kirkwood's Krna Belle won the special for best English setter, Crisp's Vogel Fan for the best cocker, Miss Williams' Lord Obadiah special for best Irish terrier, Mr. F. Watson's Warrigal best bull-dog, T. Waugh's Spot special for best fox terrier, Miss Armstrong's Rosie special for best pug. Pointer dogs. W. Oliver's Student 1, E. B. Stohr's Don Rocco 2, Miss Iv. Ayres' Kingsiand Shot 3, Cornelius Ktrid's Sir llosefeldt v.h.c. Pointer (open) Ditches, Miss' li.

Ayres' Meadow Queen 1, Geo. Symes jun.'s Iwin 2. Frank Symes' Red Wing 3, Cornelius Slrid's G'cnnania v.h.c.

English seller, puppy bitches. T Kirkwood's Kma Belle 1.

1 English better (open) dog*. —T. K.irkwood's I'ippk Uake \ } Mrs. Hamlin's Spot % d T. Bayly's —— English suiter (open) bitches. —T. Kirkwood's Kma Belle 1, F. N. Sampson's Fanduudo 2.

Irish setter (open) hitches. A. U. Downes' Brownie 1.

! Betrieverx, eiiHy-mited dogs, challenge class.—John tfearle'v Don 1.

Retrievers, ourlv-eoated hitches, challenge cliiss.—R. J. Patterson's Xoll 1. Field spaniels, challenge class. — Miss' L. Buckrell's Bounce 1, Mr*. R. A. Gvay's Billy 2. Field spaniels, hitches, challenge class. —O. M. Firth's Black Beauty I.

Cocker spaniels, puppy, black or colored, dogs or bitches.—S. C. Crisp's Vogel Fan 1. Dr. 1). i. Wylic's Princess Sarah 2.

Cocker spaniels (open), dogs'.—S. Brooks' Buster 1 11. A'. Duigan's Merry Bill 2, A. Mack's (lootlie ;{.

Cocker spaniel (open), bitches.—S. C. Crisp's Vogel Fan 1, I''. I'. Callaghan's Papanui Gipsy 2, Dr. D. S. Wylic's Princess Sarah 3.

Collies, rough-coated, puppy dogs.—J J. H .Bagley's Fitzroy Jennie 1, Mrs. Arnold's Don 2, Leslie Little's Spot 3.

Collies, rough-coated, puppy bitches.— J. H. Bagley's Fitzroy Jimmic 1, Mrs. A. J. Shailer's Sefton Minnie 2.

Collies, rough-coated (open), dogs.— J. H. Bagley's Fitzroy Scout 1, Mrs. H. Arnold's Don 2, Leslie Little's Spot 3, Collies, rough-coated (open), bitches.— J. H. Bagley's Fity.roy Peggy 1, Dr. E. F. Fookes' Leddendon Grace 2, A. MeLennan's Duchess Bromptou 3, Mrs. A. J. Shailer's Set'ton Minnie v.h.c.

Old English and Beardies (open), dogs, challenge class.—.Miss D. Cuthbertson's Lome 1, G. Tippins' Jlick ■>, Mrs. K. Webster's Trip 3. Old English and Beardies (open), bitches, challenge class.—.Miss Daisy Cuthbertson's' Mali 1.

Fox terriers, smooth, puppy dogs.—'l'. Waugh's Spot 1, \V. Ambnry's Jack 2. Terriers, smooth (open), dogs.—Miss Etl'ie Panly's lioiinccr 1, F, G. Kinibeil's Scamp 2, Miss Birdling's Tony 3, W. Ainbury's Jack v.li.c.

Irish terriers (open), dogs'.—Miss Kitty Williams' Lord Obcdiah 1, F. W. Fagan's Red Felton 2.

Irish terriers (open), bitches.—Hector Grav's Red 1.

Scottish terriers (open), dogs.—A. M. Tiirton's Snap 1. Bull dogs (open), puppy dogs or bitches.—F. Wal.son's Young Major 1. Bull dogs (open), dogs.—lf. Watson Warriga] 1. F. WiUs'on's Young Major 2, J. J. Stagpoole's 3. Bull dogs (openl, bitches.—S. C'. Crisp 1, S. Teed 2. Pugs (open), bitches.—Miss Annie Armstrong's Uosie 1. Any variety of sporting dog or bitch. —S. C. Crisp's Vogel Fan 1, G. A. Colson's Brownie 2, T. Kirkwood's Ripple Jack 3, F. F. Callaghan's Papanui Gipsy and It. V. Duigan's Merry Bill v.h.c. Any variety (non-sporting), dog or bitch.—J. 11. Bagley's Fitzroy Peggy I, S. C. Crisp's Vogel Queen 2, Dr. Fookes' Leddendon Grace 3.

BUTTER FAT COMPETITION The following are the full details in connection with Society's champion butter-fat competition;—, H. PURDIE'.S " HEATHER BELL.''

Weight o' Milk. Morn. Eve. Total. Friday 21 20'/. 41'/, Saturday .... 22 20% 42% Sunday' 2(5'/ 3 20yj 40% Monday -201/4 20% 42 Total weight of milk, 106%lb; test, 5.2. Total pointß, 233.4. A. H. HALCOMBE'S "WHITE PATCH." Friday 20 21 41 Saturday .... 22'/ 4 20'/ 2 42% Sunday 20% 20 54 41 Monday 20'/, 1 il4o Total, '164%1b; test 5.1. Total point, .1, 226.5.

H. PURDIE'S "<H'EEX." Friday 24 21 45 Saturday .. .. 24'/. 22'/i t(i% Sunday 2 Z'/, 21) 42'/, Monday 22% 21'/, 44'/, Total, liS'/ilb; test, 4.0. Total poinifi, 22.8. T. READER'S ' TOPSY." Friday 18 18 30 Saturday .. .. IS'/, 18'/, llliy, Sunday IS Ki'/, 34'/, Monday 18% l(i% 35'/, Total, 142'/,lb; test, 5.8. Total poiuU. 220.8.

W. H. JURY'S "STAR." Friday 21 21% 42'/ 3 Saturday .. .. 23 22% 45'/ 4 Sunday 22 22 44 Monday ] 21% 21'/, 43 Total, 174%1b; test, 4.6. Total points, 218.4.

C. CLARKE'S " MO.VA." Friday 16 16 32 Saturday .. .. 15% 18% 33'/, Sunihi"- 15'/, 17'/, 32% Monday 16 % 15% 32 Y, Total, 'SO'/,lb; test, 5.8. Total points 202.2. T. LUXTOX'S "GRANNIE'S GlliL." Friday 12 20'/, 32% Saturday .... 17 16 33 Sunday ]!)'/. 17 3li'/. Monday 16 " 17'/. 33% Total, 13o%lb; test, 5.4. Total points, 196.4. C. CLARKE'S " DOLLY." Friday 10 18% 34'/i Saturday .. .. 17% 18 35% Sunday' 16'/. 17 33'/, Monday lli% 15 >/ 4 32 Total, 135'/,lb; test, 4.9. Total point 179.5.

A. ODOXXEL'S ESTATE "GLOIRE 1)1' fiT.JON."

Friday 21 Saturday .. .. 21 2(l'/ 4 4114 Sunday 2T)'/b 21'/. 42 Monday 22 " 22% 44% Total. 1691b; test, 3.8; total poinls. 177.4. W. D. LINN'S "LABY." Friday .. .. .. 19'/i 18 37'/. Saturday .. .. 20 19% 39% Sundav 20'/. 18% 39% Monday 17'/. 17% 35'/ 4 Total, 151%lb; test, 4.2; total points, 174.5.

li. GRIFFITH'S "PRIMROSE." Friday 20% 21'/ s 42Vi Saturday .. .. 12'/ a 2U 38'/, Sunday 20% 20 40% Monday 21 2l)'/ 3 41'/. Total, 1031b; test, 3.2; total points, 146.7. - t

The competition was open to all cows to be gotten by a purebred bull entered iu a recognised Herd Book or eligibU for entry 111 same. The prize money was as follows:—First four placed animals, £lO, Aiu, £2 10s, Jul Is. Prizes to be awarded to the first four cows in orde r ot merit, and pdints to be computed as uncTer: One-tenth point for every lb. of milk in the four days, and twenty-five points for every lb. of but-ter-fat produced. The exhibits had to be in the possession of the Society for nine days, the butter-fat tost to be made on the last four days. The milking dur-' ing the last four days was conducted under the supervision of the Society's representative. 1

GRADE .OR CROSSBRED COWS, FOR DAIRYING PURPOSES. BACONERS.

Cow, four years and over, in milk. To be judged on points. (No tests taken.) Cow to be on ground both days. To be milked in presence of judge at 5 p.m. first day, and to be judged previous to milking next morning at 8 o'clock. First prize, .£5 ss; second prize, £8 2s; third prize, £1 Is. D. Wfctkin'a (Huiroa) I Cherry's Fairy 1, W. H. Jury's Star 2, j A. lilecch's Flora 3, F. W. Fagan's Dinah | v.h.c., F. McAllum's Hendy li.c., 11. l'urdie's Carlton Queen c. Fourteen competed. Pen of best three baconers, from 1201 b to 1501b, judged by Inglewood Bacon Company's manager. First prize, the Inglewood Bacon Company's '£3, second, ±'■l.—G. H. Herbert (Mangorei) 1. Arthur Morton (Egmont Village) 2. CHEESE

Best two factory cheese, suitable for export (colored)— Cardiff Co-op. (D. Ogilvy).- Flavor 44, body and texture 2s. color 14'/ 3 , finish 5, total points Dl'/j. Norsewood Co-op. (11. Campbell): 44. 27'/., 14i/ 2 , 5, total 91-

Best two factory cheeses, suitable f'>r export (white)— Cardiff Co-op (0. Ogilvy): 441/0, *28%, 14%, 5, total Xorscwood Co-op (H. Campbell): 43'/:.. 27'/.. 14'/ 2 . !>, total 91%. The Ngaire Co-operative Dairy ("•>. also entered for the two above classes, bul its cheeses had been cent on t« Auckland. COMPETITIONS Hunters' Competition. Each horse (0 carry not less than 12st. First prize. Mr. N. King's' special, £5, and the Society's £5; second prize, £1 10s; third prize, 10s. Mr. J. Waddle's special prize value |'£l 15s to Tider of winner.—A. Mitchell's Laotofas 1, E. L. Julian's Eenardeu 2, E. Foreman's Bushy Park 3. The first two were splendidly handled. Fourteen competed. Duel jumping competition daily and gentleman). Krst prize, .Ci: second prize, £1 10s. A. Cliff's Kiri and K urn (Miss Abbott and E. Julian) 1; J. Wilkic's Cloudy Morn and Miss Hole's Mahoe (Miss Sole and J. Wilkie) 2. Ladies' hunters' competition (lady riders) First prize, £2; second prize, £l. —N. M. Paterson 1, K. Morissey 2. Miss Ethel Abbott won Messrs, linker and Co.'s s'liecial for hest ladv rider.

(Leaping competition (steeplechase [style) Each horse to carry not less j than list. First prize. £10; second j prize, Mr. E. F. Blundell's special, £1 110s; third prize, Mr. .E. F. lilun'dcli's I special, 10s.—A. Mitchell's Laotofas 1, J. Colo's Dougall 2, (!. McKenzie's' Wildfire 3. A splendid competition, during which Air. A. H. Halcombe. on Midnight, got. a nasty spill at the hencoop. The third horse, if ridden properly, would have secured a higher place. Pony leaping competition, for ponies not over 14.2 hands, ridden hy boy or girl under 17.—P. Sole's Black Jack (I. Julian) 1, J. T. Briscoe's Trick (W. Coates) 2, W. G. Higginson's .Star (O. ! Theobald) 3. The rider of the third pony took the special for best rider. High jump competition.—N. M. Patterson's Haerc (A. Mitchell) 1, E. Julian's Renardcau (owner) 2. Height sft. lin. The winner afterwards' cleared sft, Sin. in An exhibition jump.