Taranaki Show

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 131, 24 November 1911, Page 7

Taranaki Show

•» SECOND DAY'S EXHIBITION. BAD WEATHER. Tlie Taranaki Agricultural Society was no better treated yesterday in the matter of weather than it was on the first day, for the cold wind continued and rain squalls were frequent. The officials looked glum during the morning, but people were very loyal, and the country trains lwiiglit in great crowds, whilst every road t> t led to New Plymouth bore its holiday ct&v'< weather and weather prophecies notw-' > >«tanding. So that by the time Mr. Wai,_!> had marshalled the grand parade of ouning stock in the middle of the afternoon there was a big crowd present, which Jed to the belief that with fine weather the show would have drawn a record in the matter of attendance, as it had done in regard to entries. The president, secretary, stewards, and committeemen must be complimented on the manner in which the show arrangements were carried out in the faec of the weather disabilities. The public suffered equally, of course, more so in many cases, for, profiting by the first day's experience, none of the officers came unprepared, but many of the fair sex from a distance came in their light dresses, which were none too comfortable when the showers came. The grandstand was well filled during the greater part of the afternoon, and from the steps the Taranaki Garrison Band played a capital programme of music. The ring was kept busy all the afternoon, and some of the leaping was very fine, despite the fact at times the ground was somewhat slippery. One or two "spills" occurred, but nothing .serious. The opinion of several horsebreeders was that the. leaping competitions brought to a close one of the finest light horse exhibitions seen in Taranaki for some vears. 1

The grand, parade of prize stock was well arranged. Apart from its spectacular feature the parade serves a useful purpose in giving the public a general survey of the best of the stock produced for exhibition. The townsfolk who visit the cattle pens are not numerous, for they find that they can see. the best animals to better advantage in the ring. It was indeed a splendid gathering of stock which was paraded for the admiration of the people. At some shows every animal available is brought into the ring, this serving to demonstrate to the folk at large the dimensions of the show.

The butter and cheese classes had their share of attention during the day, but no one was heard to burst into rapturous 'praise concerning the method. of staging the exhibits. The boxes of butter were merely placed flat on some trestkd tables, no attention was paid to folding back the butter paper, and the lids wetle left lying anyhow on the floor. This section should be made far more attractive. There is a tremendous outcry when the dairy factories fail to i send forward exhibits, but the society seems to pay scant attention to those that are sent. An improvement in this direction should be made next year. Another matter which would perhaps facilitate the working of the show would be for the society to arrange, if possible, to hire, the whole of the Jockey Club's buildings for the two days of the show. The secretary and his assistants, the number steward, and others would be able to far more easily control their departments if this were done. The tent accommodation is a failure when weather con!'!' : nn< ::ri: .-n;:i as were experienced for this year. Side-shows seemed to do good business all the afternoon, and the trade and miscellaneous displays received their share of attention. Messrs. J. Young I and Co., of \Va.nganui, made a display of agricultural implements. Mr. Newton King had a well arranged display of ■ manures, seeds, and general lines for farmers, and Messrs. E. Griffiths and Co. made a useful exhibit of seeds, grain, and manures, also advertising their gold watch swede turnip competition for the winter show. Messrs. W. Jenkinson and | Co. had a fine range of vehicles in a large , marquee on the ground.

DAIRY COWS. The award in the grade or crossbred section for dairy purposes was made on the second day. The cows entered were to be four years old or over, and in milk, lliey were judged on points, and no tests taken. Tne cows were on the ground both days, milked in the presence of a steward at 5 p.m. on the first day, and judged and milked next morning at 8 o'clock. Seven cows were entered. The judging was done by Mr. E. Eagle, of Carterton, who replaced Mr. 11. Reynolds at the hitter's request, as lie had judged some of the. same cattle only a couple of weeks before at Ilawera. Mr. J. C. Montefiore's Jean was first, and Mr. D. Watkins' Cherry Fairy second. The judge declared that these were the two finest dairy cows-he had ever seen. LUNCHEON SPEECHES.

Whilst luncheon was proceeding Mr. Ambiiry, the president, on behalf of the society, tendered thanks to the judges for their kind attention and excellent services to the society. Referring to the show itself, he regretted that the stormy weather made a big attendance of the public impossible. The entries received were double those of last year, and, given a line afternoon, the afternoon's competitions would he a credit to any show in New Zealand, for some of the best animals in the island were entered, and they were njual in number to those at l'almerston North, which was saying a good deal. He regretted that the exhibitors had to handle their stock in such weather. Referring again to the judges, Mr. Anibury said that some of them had judged here before, but some came as strangers, but, as far as he could learn, their work had given very general satisfaction, and many exhibitors had expressed to him personally their entire satisfaction with the awards made.. He thanked the exhibitors, who had come from all parts of the province and beyond it, and expressed the hope that they would be so well satisfied this year that they would come along again. He hoped by hard work and care to further popularise the society. It had been said that the shows along this coast were too close together, but they had to remember that in a dairying district folks had to be home to milk the cows both night and morning, and could not go too far from home. The shows might be too close for some of the exhibitors, but they were none too close for the public, and they were giving al iberal education to the young farmers. Given fine weather, all the societies along the coast were assured of big gatherings of the public. He moved a. hearty vote of thanks to the judges. Mr. F. Watson seconded, saying he was practically a non-exhibitor. He could speak in terms of satisfaction of the judging in the dog section (laughter), and believed tliat all had done their work well. The motion was carried by hearty acclamation. Mr. E. Eagle, on behalf of the judges, thanked the society's officials and

stewards for the manner in which they had been received. He had, he said, been judging at this show on three or four occasions, and now he looked on his journey to New Plymouth as one of the

best holidays he ever had. Coming to New Plymouth was like coming home, for each time he met most of the officials with whom he came in contact on his first visit. He warmly congratulated the society on having secured Mr. A. ClilF as secretary, and paid a tribute to the energy displayed by that official in obtaining entries among .the exhibitors ai I outside shows. He hail noticed that the I entries at this show had more than | doubled in the past three years or so, j and the quality had greatly improved, j too. As at all other shows, there were j some cattle that should not have been j shown. But competition had been very keen. He 'had that morning seen two of I the finest cows he had ever seen in his 1 life. (Applause.) They couldn't be beatj en in any show in New Zealand.( Applause.) The sheep-guessing competition, the prizes for which were worth nearly £SO, with a Rotherham watch and chain (valued at fifteen guineas) for the best guess, did a "'roaring" business. Mr. J.

K. Hill was the .steward in charge, and he personally sold £23 :| w<ortli of tickets. This side-show of the society's should make up in a measxire for the loss suffered at the gates by reason of the bad weather.

CHAMPIONS. The champions in the horse and cattle classes were as fellows.: — HORSES. Draughts.—Entire, Mr. A. J. Orchard's Consby; mare, Mr. Alex. Mastic's Flower .Girl. Thoroughbreds.—Entire, Mr. J. Bond's Campfire; mare, Mfc. J. Bond's Mahingasvai. CATTLE. Holsteins.—Bull, Mr. Newton King's ,iing Fayne Sigis; cow, Mr. Newton .king's Nazli's Pet. Ayrsliires Bull, Mr. F. W. Wilkie's Ben Lomond; cow, Messrs. Qlsen Bros.' Louie.

Jerseys.—Bull, Mr. W. V. Harkness' Rozel'6 Sultan; cow, Mr. A. A. Ward's Up-to-Date.

HORSES THOROUGHBREDS. In the thoroughbred classes Mr. J. Bond's Campftre added another to his championship honors. One of his sons, out of La Milo, shown by Mr. Chas. Ruscoe, was the best yearling colt, and secured the special for the best thoroughbred two years old or under. Mr. J. Cock's Stepson colt was the best two-year-old colt in a class of four. Mr. J. Bond's Mahingawai (Freedom—Happy Land) was the best brood mare, and the same exhibitor's mare by Sylvia Park was second. A Coronet filly exhibited by Mr. W. H. Boulton was the best filly shown. Prizes:—

Thoroughbred entire.—J. Bond's Campfire, by Carbine—Revelry, 1 and champion; J. Bond's Sylvia Park, by St. Leger—Atalante, 2. Entire (other than thoroughbred), best calculated for breeding weight-carrying 7 hacks or carriage horses.—Captain J. Mitchell's (Waitara) Silver King, by Silver Spec—Blue Bell, 1; D. Hyndman's (Stratford) Baron D., by RothschildCalais, 2. DRAUGHTS. Some "additional draught classes were judged, Mr. A. J. Orchard's grey Consby winning the championship in the entire class. The draught colts were good specimens. The awards yesterday were:—

Draught entire.—A. J. Orchard's (Bell Block) Consby, by Glengyle—Bess, 1 and champion; A. E. Magon's (Warea) General Grant, by General Wheeler—Countess 11., 2.

Draught colt, since August 1, 190S R. J. Oveiidcii's (Waitara) Knight of the Garter, by Knight of Warrior—Primrose, 1. LIGHT HORSES. There was good competition in the light horse classes, and the judges, Messrs. W. Strang (Gladstone) and N. Gorton (Feilding) spoke in high terms of the quality of some of the exhibits. In the hack classes there were some particularly fine horses shown,, and, of course, a few that were hardly up to show class. The judges were very pleased with Mr. J. R. Mac Donald's horse Aotea. Tills horse, which hails from Hastings, won the 11 kStone hack, lady's hack, and best paced liack, and was also awarded the gold medal for the best hack in the show. The judges said this horse would be very hard to beat and should win right through the Dominion. The ladies' hacks were also a splendid class. The harness classes also were worthy of inspection, the first prize gig horse, Lady Aristocrat, being particularly good, and showing great pace. The pony harness winner was very well mannered and paced. The tradesmen's turnouts, particularly ones, were exceptionally good, being nicely got up and well turned out.

HACKS. Lady's hack, 15 hands and under, to be ridden by a lady.—W. H. Boulton's Glen 1, W. *T. Bailey's (Elthnm) Zanzibar 2, Hylda Fairfax-Cholmeley's by St. Paul—Pauline 3.

Pony, under 14.1 hands, to be. ridden by a boy or girl under 15. E. Jackson's (Stratford) Barney 1, A. 11. Stockman's Sir Powerful 2, Boy Elliott's Rita 3. The special prize to rider of winner in this class went to Miss Fairfax-Choi-meley.

Weight-carrying hack up to 11 stone. — J. R. McDonald's (Hastings) Aotea 1, A. X. Bewley's Bawa 2, W. llookluun's Otaoroa 3.

Cob under 15 hands, to be ridden at a walk, trot and canter.—J. G. Walford's (Oakura) Lord Xolan 1, E. King's Cob 2. A. P. Lister's Dick 3.

Best walking hack; pace, style, and action to be considered; lady or gentle- j men riders.—A. Mitchell's Harpoon 1, A. N. Bewley's Bawa 2, R. J. Johnstone's (Sentry Hifl) Tarpot 3. Farmers' utility horse, to be ridden; bona lidii properly of owner for three. months prior to show. —R. J. Johnstone's J (Sentry Hill) Tarpot 1, F. W .Oldham's | (Mangorei) Pantry 2, F. Paddlson's (Tarunilangi) Kit 3. (Farmers' light harness horse, to be shown and driven in harness. —J. C. Montcfiore's Erin's Tracey, by General Tracey ,1; A. S. Tonks'*(llawcra) Okato 2, A. Mitchell's (Manaia) Topmast 3. SPRIXG TRAPS. Single horse; trap and harness-up to half a ton. 'Farmers' turn out. bona tide property of owner for three months, to be shown and driven in harness.—A. P. lister's Dandy 1, C. Grazier's (Frankley Road) Prince 2, J. Lovcll's (Westown) Prince 3. Mare or gelding (in regular work only) I for spring cart or express purposes suitable for drawing one ton—X.Z. Express Company's Gus 1, Penman and Boswell's Nugget 2, G. 11. Stubbs' (Waitara) Dick 3.

Tradesmen's single light horse (in regular work only eligible) suitable for drawing half a ton; the turn out and get up to be taken into consideration. — J. P. lliordan's (Kltham) Kate 1, May and Arrowsmith's Ginger 2, H. T. Job's Jess 3.

Mr. J. R. McDonald's (Hastings) Aotea wis awarded the gold medal for best hack in show, and Mr. F. G. Carthcw's Lady Aristocrat for best harness horse. HARNESS. Harness horse over 15.1 hands (to be I shown and driven in harness).—A. S. Tonks' Okuto 1, A. Mitchell's Topmast 2, R. M. SkeJton's Count 3. Harness pony under 13 hands (to be shown and driven in harness).—Manii White's Mosquito J, W. D. Linn's Da-rkie 2, W. Sole's Dolly, 3.

Harness pony under 12 hands (to be shown and driven in harness). —W. D. Linn's Darkie 1, W. H. Jury's Huia 2, Miss Moana Fairfax-Chohneley's Punch 3.

Pair harness horses, 15.1 hands or under (shown and driven in harness). — Topliss Bros. (Waitara) 1. Tandem team, to be shown and driven in hamews. —Topliss Bros. 1. Best trotting horse, mare or gelding (in harness); speed, action and appearance to be considered.—'F. G. Carthew's Lady Aristocrat 1, L. A. Nolan's Lady Valentine 2, J. C. Monteflore's Erin's Tracey 3.

COWS. GRADE OR CROSSBRED SECTION. FOR DAIRY PURPOSES. 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 a steward at 5 p.m. first day and to be judged and milked next morning at 8 a.m. —J. C. Monteflore's (Hawera) Jean 1, D. Watkins' (Huiroa) Cherry's Fairy 2, W. H. Jury's Star 3, H. B. Lepper's Faagerhinden v.h.c, Newton King c. MOTOR-CAR COMPETITIONS. There were a number of entries for the motor-oar competitions, but owing to the time occupied by the jumping it was found impossible to get them off. One competition was completed and another started, but the latter had to be abandoned. The competition completed was one in which the chauffeurs had to show their skill in driving alongside a series of stakes on which were placed potatoes, which the car's passenger had to remove. Number of potatoes removed successfully and time taken was considered. The result was: S. E. Hokh 1, E. King 2.

COMPETITIONS. The various jumping events were as usual keenly watched and closely contested. There was much good jumping and some very poor. The heavy nature of the ground perhaps contributed to this a little. There were several spills, but no one received any injury. The ladies' jumping was won by Mr. J. R. McDonald's Betrayer. This horse was ridden by Miss Campbell, and the judges considered its display the fineat of the day and awarded, full points. Miss Campbell also won the special prize for best rider, her seat and hands exciting much admiration. Mrs. Becker and Miss Cutfield were the other competitors. Haere, ridden by Mitchell, annexed the Hunters' Champion Competition, and .therefore holds the challenge cup presented by Messrs. Hawkins and Smith for one year. The same horse and rider also Avon the steeplechase style, and with Dougal annexed the dual jumping for the third year dni succession. The boys' pony leaping produced an indifferent lot of ponies, and a poor lot of riders. Results:—

Hunters' Champion Jumping Competition. —Each horse to carry not less than list. Over such jumps as the stewards shall decide. All horses competing must in the judges' opinion be up to weight specified. A challenge cup, presented by Messrs. Hawkins and Smith (agents for Heather Blend Whisky Distillers) will be awarded to the bona fide owners of the horse or horses winning the. above contest three years. The society will also give £2O as first prize, £5 for second, and £2 for third.

N. M. Patterson's Haere 1 A. Cliff's Kura 2 J. R. McDonald's Betrayer 3 Sixteen entries. Dual jumping competition, gentlemen only—N. M. Patterson's Haere (Mitchell) and J. Robertson's* Dougal (Higginson) 1, A. Cliff's Kura (Cutfield) and G .Foreman's Barney (J. Roache) 2. Lady hunter's competition.—J. R, McDonald's Betrayer (Miss Campbell) 1, N. M. Patterson's Haere (Mrs. Becker) 2, E. Short's Dinizulu (Mrs. Becker) 3. Fourteen entries. Miss Campbell was awarded the special prize for best lady rider.

■Leaping competition steeplechase style. —X. M. Patterson's Kaere (Mitchell) 1, G. E. Foreman'!; (Tikorangi) Barney (J. Ronche) 2, A. Cliffs Kura (Outfield) 3. Fourteen entries.

Pony leaping—L. George's (Waitara) Paddy 1. Six entered. The judge considered no boy rider worthy of a prize.

DOGS. Special prizes in the dog classes were awarded as follows: — E. Whittle's special for best setter dog or hitch in the show.—P. Smith's (Wellington) Erna Bonnie. Hooker Printing Company's special for best dog or bitch in the show.—P. Smith's Barkis. H. Bagley's special for highest points scored in all dog classes.—T. Kirkwood. Dr. Fookes' special for best bitch in the sheep or cattle dog classes (open). —Mary Blanchelt's Victorihe; for best dog: G. Mack's Don. Messrs. Cook and Lister's special for best dog or bitch in greyhound classes.— F. Doughty's Peter Van. Mr. Bradbury's special for best Irisu Terrier.—Mrs. G. 11. Saunders' Lord Obadiah. Mr. J. Taylor's special for best collie. —Mrs. M. Williamson's Watch. In the. class for cocker spaniels, black dogs (open), the first prize was awarded to 11. Munro's Mac, and not to If. T. Allen's Buster. Pet Lamb.—Ella Grant (Westown) 1, Feathers*™*iml Branald (Tataraimaka) 2, P. Ai'-iGpanshaw (Lepperton) 3.

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