The Hawera Show

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 158, 21 November 1912, Page 8

The Hawera Show

A BIG SUCCESS. : SECOND DAY-TO-DAY. The Egmont A. & P. Association's annual show was opened on the Hawera showgrounds yesterday -in lovely weather. Entries showed a big increase on the previous year's, and the attendance 'was good. The secretarial and managerial work was well carried out in the circumstances, but it is surely up to the. Egmont A. & P. Association to institute a better system of forwarding the judges' awards to the secretary's, olliee. Long-suffering pressmen complained, too, of the scanty accommodation provided year after'year for the reporters, to whom flic public look for a fairly complete report of the show, obtained now under difficulties. There was the usual host of side-shows, and "stands" by business firms were numerous, the only New Plymouth firm represented being Mr. Hoffman, with his ftechstein and Romhildt pianos and Themodist pianola. There is much to interest, and, with fine weather promising, the public should fully enjoy the second day to-day.

THE HORSE SECTION. DRAUGHTS. The judge, Mr. J. Gow, expressed himself as well pleased with the draughts, which were good throughout, colts especially. There was a numerous eatry of brood mares, but only five faced the music. 'Mr. E. Short, of Feilding, took first honors here, beating the well-known breeders, Messrs. J. S. Oughton, of Okaiawa, and Jas. Grant, Hnwera, The judge's comment was: "Very good class, especially first .and second." Mr. Grant won in the class for this year's youngsters, with Mr. Alex. Hastie second. The three-year-old fillies or mares were a very strong class, of seven. Mr. Short showed the first prize winner, which led the field in both quality and action. Mr. J. D. Mitchell's promising black, a well ribbed-up animal, with taking action, was second, and Mr. Short's second entry third. This Was certainly an extra, good class. Mr. Short won again in two-year-old fillies, with Lassie Logan, and in yearling fillies and yearling colts, meeting strong competition in each class. Mr. Hugh Middleton, of Whennakura, exhibited the runner-up in two-year-old fillies, with Mr. Jas. Grant third, and Mpore Hunter's Estate was second in yearling fillies, Mr. Short taking third. Mr. D. S. Taylor showed the only gelding born since August. 1010. There were eleven in the yearling colt class, won by Mr. Short's Lord Almadale, by Royal Treasure. The judge had difficulty in sorting them out, and made a note, "Extra good class; all the placed colts very good." Mr. Oughton's Lochside (by Royal Garthland) gained second honors, and Mr. J. Johnson, also of Okaiawa, showed a half-sister, taking third place. Messrs. T. Perry (Mangatoki), J. Grant (Hawera), and F. A. Bremer (Okaiawa).' also figured amongst the exhibitors. The steward in charge of the class got away with the book containing the further results, which will be published when available.

CARRIAGE AND COACHING. In this section' the entries were not numerous in the bulk of the classes. Dr. W. M. Thomson, of Hawera, showed the best brood mare, and the MooreHunter Estate the only gelding since August, 1909. Mr. A. Oliver, of Ohangai, beat Mr. W. T. Bailey's Eltham exhibit in the two-year-olds, whilst Mr. G. C. Turner, of Eltham, won in yearlings in a class of nine. THOROUGHBREDS. Mr. A. H. Storey, of Te Awamutu, judged the thoroughbreds, and remarked on the excellent quality exhibited in the classes for yearlings and' two-year-olds. In the brood mares Mr. James Davidson added to his long list of red tickets, winning with Generosity (Chasseur Hospitality). A Daystar mare shown by Mr. R. Hieks, of Hawera'. came second, and Mr. Appleyard's exhibit was third. The fourth entry in'this class (Mr. W. A..Wilkie's Enchanter mare) was deemed I hy the judge to be not in foal, and there-! fore not eligible for the class, but she was awarded the championship in thoroughbred marcs in the Show. Mr. Wilkie won in the three-year class, and Messrs. Budge and Good's Cornet filly in the two-year-olds, with Mr. Hicks' exhibit second. In the yearlings Messrs. Hawkins and Montefiore showed the winner, a fine Multifid filly, which was put forward in splendid show order. J, Grey, of Hawera, was second, and Mr. G. B. MeKenzie (Manaia) was third. In the class for brood mares, in foal or with foal at foot, but not necessarily eligible for the Stud Book, Mr. James Davidson won with Phylos, (NestorWeka), and his Vanguard exhibit was second, with Mr. R. Hicks third. PONIES. There was, as usual, a strong entry of ponies, which were quite a popular feature. They were as- a general rule well furnished, and were well handled by their juvenile riders. The best brood mare. 12% to 14% hands, was Mr. J. H. Morris' (Awatuna East) Tiny, showing Arab blood. Mr. A. A. Piper's Joan was second. Messrs. Tonfcs Bros.' Manutahi won in the 10% to 12% hands brood niares, with Miss Eileen Montefiore's Aliannah second. Miss Susie Dwyer's (Fraser Road) little black Mite was the best in brood marcs under 10% hands, Mr. Linn (Normanby) and Miss G. Montefiore showing the other prize-takers. [ No fewer than fourteen were entered in the class for ponies 12 to 13% hands high, thoroughly quiet, and ridden by boy or girl, and nearly all came forward. The judge's favor rested on a pretty little grey mare shown by Mr. P. Dowding, of Hawera. Mr. A. A. Piper's was second, and Mr. R. H. Saxton's third. Mr. F. ,T. Kiley's (Okaiawa) Nancy was much fancied, but was under the limit. She came first, however, in the next class, 12 hands and under, the next places being occupied by the ponies shown by. Messrs. D. J. Willis (Ararata) ! and Fred. Mills. (Tokaora). CATTLE. These wero in very large numbers. mi save in the Jersey and Ayrshire' :lasses there was very little- competi-| ;ion. On the whole they were shown in i

grand buckle, though some were hardly up to show form.

AYRSIHRES. These were a particularly Jim? lor. ami as a well-known Xorth Tnrnnnki breeder, remarked competition was very hot, some beautiful specimens bring shown; indeed, the judge (Mr. Dixon, Te Ante) remarked that for quality and quantity the exhibit was the best he had seen. Considerable, interest was attached to Ihem, as the championship for 1:)12. ]:' for both bull and cow was, was allotted to the Egmont A. & P. Association by Ihr X.Z. Arvshire Breeders' Association. Tiejudge was kepi, very 'v, o«-i pying over seven hours, so large were the fields. C. Karstcn, of Waikanac, secured the coveted championship for cows with Fair Maid of Inglewood, who also secured first prize for best milk points, whilst ,T. Kyle (Aokautnre) annexed championship honors with his magnificent two-year-old bull. Prinee .Bonus of Glengarifl'. The reserve champions were Slack Bros. (Palmerston Xorth), heifer. Bright Smile, and the Mental Hospital's (Porirua) Ellesmere Lad. J. Kyle also secured two other firsts and two thirds, and one h.c., and Slack Bros, one first, (wo seconds and a third. Fred. Mills (Tokoaro) obtained the first, four seconds, two thirds and one v.h.c., F. W. ; Wilkio (Hawera) one first, two thirds and v.h.c.. Porirua 'Mental Asylum one first, two seconds, three thirds and on h.c., David Buchanan one first and one 1 second, Brown Bros. (Ngaerc) one first, two thirds and two v.h.c.'s. Mr. Karstens, in addition to the championship, secured two seconds ami a v.h.c. W. Hall (Lepperton) only secured one second with Little Jim. and Olson Bros. (Egmont Village) two highly commended certificates.

JERSEYS. These were numerically strong, but could hardlv be deemed representative of Taranaki, although the championship of New Zealand was being competed for. The judge (Mr. Tapp, of Auckland) remarked that they were an average lot. There were many fine specimens, but on the other hand there were many not in show condition. He thought very highly of the young stock. Personally he was disappointed, as he was under the impression that Taranaki was the home of the Jersey in New Zealand, but he considered that the display in Auckland next week would both numerically and from the point of view of quality beat the Hawera display. A. A. Ward's (Tariki) two-year-old heifer Miro was adjudged champion, defeating, among others, Mr. H. E. B. Watson's (Lincoln, Canterbury) Blue Bell, whilst V. Harkness, of Tariki, secured the championship with his black bull by Sultan of OaklandRoyal's Maid. Mr. R. J. Lawn's Victor was reserve champion. In cows H. E. B. Watson was first and also v.h.e. V. Harkness second, and W. M. Bayly third. In three-year-old heifers R. J. Linn was first, D. Watkin (Iluiroa) second, W. M. Crabb third. In two-year-olds A. A. Ward secured first honors with the champion Miro, J. Nicholson second, and Watson third. Out of sixteen competitors in the yearling heifer class E. C. Barleyman was first, E. Griffiths second, and also h.c, J. M. Shotter third, and D. Walker v.b.c. W. Say well secured first for dry heifers, H. E. B. Watson for dry cow. and D. Noonen for best pen of two heifers. In Jersey bulls V. Harkness secured first and A. and J. O'Donnell second. In three-year-olds the places were filled by R. J. 'Linn's Victor and Bayly and Healy's Molmar General. Mr. P. J. Peterson secured first in two-year-olds, and first and second in yearlings, Mr. Nicholsen securing second and Mr. Blake third in two-year-old bulls. GRADE JERSEYS. J. C. Montefiore's fine cow Joan won first honors in grade jersey cows, as did Mr. T. H. Hill (Hawera) in heifers, with Monty.. In yearling heifers Mr. W. A. Duckworth obtained first and third, and Mr. H. W. Ellerm second.

HOLSTETN FRESIAN. The competition in this class was disappointing, especially considering sic big prices that were realised at the last sale of Mr. Newton King's pedigree herd, the majority of which remained in the district, but were not shown. Neither Mr. Newton King nor Mr. Lovelock was a competitor. The judge, Mr. W. T. Woods, of Auckland, remarked ,that those entered were a very nice class, but he would have liked to have seen better competition. He had only arrived back from England a few weeks ago. and Holsteins were very much in favor there. In fact, buyers from Argentina, Rhodesia, Japan, Brazil, and Chili, as well as New Zealand and Australia, were after them. Mr. Jno. Imlah secured first and' championship in both cows and bulls. He also obtained two other firsts and a second. F. H. Wright and E. A. ITastio also annexed a first and second prize each. In grade Holsteins F. H. Wright was the only competitor, and he secured two firsts. SHORTHORNS. Messrs. G. A. Turner and the Moore Hunter Estate were the only competitors, ami the former swept the board, securing champion and reserve champion in both bulls and cows, as well as seven first prizes and two seconds. Hi's opponents only secured three seconds and three thirds. The judge, Mr. Dixon, remarked that the winners showed good quality. In shorthorns suitable for dairying, Mr. J. C. Wright simply swept the board, taking six first, five second and three third-class prizes. One of his- cows gives 671b of milk per day, and the average lie obtained in butter-fat from his herd of 70 ; cows (which contained 22 heifers) was •275%1b for the season. ABERDEEN ANGUS. Messrs. F. Moore (Wanganui) and C. G. Russell (Nukumaru) were the only competitors, and divided the prizes, the first-named obtaining first and second championship for cow, arid first for bull, whilst the latter secured first and championship for bull and first and reserve for heifer. HEREFORD,?. J. Forbes, of Normanby, was the only competitor, and he. gathered in two championships, six first and three second prizes. FAT CATTLE. In these classes the first prizes were divided between Messrs. Fred Moore (2), 11. Middleton and Win. Birdling (of Waitara). flu: two last-named also secured first in animals suited for freezing.