The Hawera Show

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 159, 22 November 1912, Page 7

The Hawera Show

PEOPLE'S DAY. A RECORD CONCOURSE. The attendance at the Haw em Show yesterday was easily a record. This can be gathered from the fact that the takings yesterday were considerably over £2OO, and though the charge was but one shilling the takings showed an advance on last year, when two shillinps was the price of admission. It is estimated that close on ten thousand were present, and they were a happy throng, oh pleasure beat, though some, of course, were after knowledge, too. South Taranaki was very well represented, and the support extended to the Society must be very gratifying to its officials. The special trains from Wanganui and New Plymouth were well patronised. Northern patrons, however, have grave cause for complaint re the published train arrangements. In big letters on the back of the official catalogue it was announced that there would be a train for the north at $.lO p.m. The last train by which excursion tickets were available left at 5 p.m., and those early enough had to pay excess on the mail, which left at 5.40 p.m. The late ones missed the train altogether. The day was a perfect one, being cool and dull, with an entire absence of any wind, whilst the burning rays of the sun were conspicuous by their absence. It' was an ideal day for the purpose, and visitors were able to follow their bent and view the cattle, sheep, horses, etc., at their leisure, or visit the side shows, which wefe many and varied, and which all did good business. The grand parade was, of course, the piece de resistance, and towards 2 p.m. every coign of vantage around the ring was taken up, The parade itself was a magnificent sight, nearly a hundred head of cattle, the pick of Taranaki, taking part in the procession, as did also over two hundred horses. All the prize winners were at the head of the various sections, and as they sauntered slowly or pranced pertly by, according to their natures, bearing themselves as though conscious of the distinction they had earned, their various points were critically scanned by numbers of amateur judges at the ring sides, and at times some quaint remarks might have been heard from spectators whose knowledge of either cattle or horseflesh was limited indeed. It was, however, a goodly array, and one which represented a considerable sum of: money. The marshalling was perfect. The officials had a busy time, and got through their work very well. An improvement, however, might easily be made in the method of transmitting the results to the press representatives, the' present system of working the stewards' books causing considerable delay. It is understood that a new press room will be provided before next year. MILCH COWS. There were good entries in the best / dairy cow in the milch cow classes, and the first prize and championship went to last year's winner, J. C. Montcfiore's Joan, a beautiful Jersey-Ayrshire, which the judge greatly admired. This cow Avas bred by Mr. R. F. Cornwall, of New Plymouth, and is from a pedigree Ayrshire cow by a pedigree Jersey bull. Her performance was very good, as she beat, among others, the Christehurch champion, Bilbery X., which was sold for 200 guineas, and Pi. .J. Linn's Rita, which had to be content with third place. N. V. Nowell's Perfection, winner in the but-ter-fat and casein competitions, was sec- i onil. Fred Mills (Tokaora), with Judith, gained first place for three-year-old heifers, F. C. Higginson being second and R. J. Linn's Belvedere Rose third. Nothing eould beat Dr. Noonan's Dr. Wil-1 liam's Bluebell, among the springers of any age. the same owner also supplying the best two yearling heifers. J. R. Exley showed tlie best pair of two-year-olds. J. C. Wright, Brown Bros., J. Kyle, Fred Mills and D. Buchanan were also placed, THOROUGHBREDS. 1 The showing in the thoroughbred stal-1 lion class was, remarked Mi - . Storey (one of the judges), exceptionally good. The !Hd was particularly large, fly«, all good types, .being shown, whereas even in the big shows it was rare that there were more than two. If these did not leave racehorses they would ■ leave good utility horses. , TT. L. Vine's Coronet added to his long list of championships. Jas. Davidson's Husbandman * beat Mauiapoto for reserve ehampion- | ship, his strong quarters and back car- | rying him through. . j CARRIAGE AND COACHING STAL|jj LIONS, i These were a small class, but very useful types, likely to improve the breed of harness horse in the district. Bailey's Victory secured the red ribbon, Johnson's Galantine being second, and Barraclough's Albartorious third. DRAUGHTS. In draught entires there was good competition. In the aged seetion E. Short was first with Morocco, shown here for I the first time, Mr. Short having just landed him from England about two months ago. This horse was also awarded tie championship. J. S. Oughton, v.iili Mt. Royal, was second. Short's Reveleiita headed the three-year-olds. 11. Edgar's Highland Mac was second. Tn two-year-olds Short did not compete, and Jas. S. Oughton secured first and reserve championship with Heather Brae, which was also adjudged best walker. In this class J. Lupton's entry was second, and F. A. Bremer's Erskine's Heir third. 1. Short's Shilloth's Lady was awarded champion mare, and another mare of the same owner reserve champion. For draught mare and two of her progeny Mr. E. Short annexed the first prize, and Mr. A. Ilastie the second. --I'RINTt CART HORSES. A. H. Vov's Nugget secured first prize up to 15 ewt. 11. .!. Ambiirv and W. S. Lockhart filling the places. The same horse was adjudged the best milk cart horse. S. McNeill. Kaponga. being sec- ; oiel. T. W. Reilly, Elfhnm. and P. E. Cress" '-"fured the prizes for light deliver lurn-ouj, whilst Luseome, of Hawera. owned the best general farm horse. Lonsdal" (Mnmnhnki) was second and Amlmry (Hawera) third. SADDLE AND HARNESS HORSES. These produced good fields, and were a good all round lot. The tops were very good, and shown in good condition, though fault was found that some were lacking in condition and required belter handling, a fact that militated in some cases against the awarding of a prize. E. Mason's Zanzibar was very successful, winning numerous prizes; in fact, the judges -aid. that in his ela«;. i.e.. 15.2 hands, he would bo extremely hard to beat, as he moves like clockwork. His success"* included best weight-carrving cob, best troop horse, light harness horse oie'ey ];>,2. light harness l>orse shown in harness, ditto driven by lady, and novice class. In the three lastnamed classes. A. J. Yon tit's Belle, and A. A. Piper's Rothschild Maid were second and fhir.'l. Rothschild Maid was second also for light harness horse, arid ' Roberl-oe's Harney third. For best troop horse under 15.2 hands, Robinson's Barney was second, and Tonka Bros.' Pilot third. For weight-carrying • cob Jim and A. Wertern (Mannial diet! the places. E. Short secured first place m the to

15 stone, with Fusilier, Mitchell's Dougall and Tonk's Okato filling the places. In the same class, up to 13 stone, E. Short's Scout was fir.-it. Lonsdale and Dalgety and Co. occupying the second and third places. Up to* 11 stone E. Short's Bayfield was first, McDonald and Lonsdale second and third.- Bayfield also won the lady's hack, with McDonald filling the other two places' with Te Kahurangi and Aotea, whilst Scott annexed the best paced hack. J, R. Mac Donald, with Te Kahurangi was second, and Tonks Bros.' Pilot third. Lonsdale's Hero won the class for light harness horses over 15.2 hands, A. S. Tonks (Okato) second, and Burke's Cliff 3. Dalgety's entry secured the prize for best paced horse in harness. N. Burke's Cliff and Father Ainsworth's Barney were the runners-up. In the champion hacks, E. Short scooped the pool, being first with Scout, second with Bayfield, and third with Fusilier. p. J. Willis, of Ararata, and A. K.King filled the places in the competition for pair of buggy horses. PONTES. Some fine ponies were shown, but many of them could do with better handling. For polo ponies, J. D. Mitchell's Princess was first, F. Dowding's Traigilie second and Miss E. Abbott's (Stratford) Micky third. Buggy pony under 14 hands went to F. VV. White's (Eltham) Belle, B. Jackson's (Stratford) Barney 2, and W. B. Exley's Toby 3. Tonk's Nibleck was first, Mason's Toby second, and King's Dart third, for under 13.lianas. A. Olliver's Brandy and Soda were the only pair entered, and were awarded irst prize. PONY ENTIRES. Up to 12.2 liands, J. Forbes' dainty Fighting Mac was first, T. A. Wink's Sultan second, and Fife's Cock o' the North third. Up to 14.2 hands Tonks Bros, were first with Lywn Comet, J. D. Mitchell second with Patrick T., and D. Cullinane (Wanganui) third with Cadet. COMPETITIONS. Some excellent jumping was witnessed during the leaping competition. Bonganui fell, but liis rider escaped uninjured. The results were: Wire Jumping.—Brewer's Hawera 1, Patterson's Haere 2, Morrissey's Ilaerelin 3. . T. Jones was awarded the prize for best rider. Leaping.—Moore's Laalofos 1, Hawera 2, Haere 3. Best rider, A. Mitchell. Ladies' Hunting Competition.—McDonald's Betrayer I,..Mitchell's Dougal 2, E. Short's Dinizulu 3. Best lady rider, Miss J. Angus (Hawke's Bay). Dual Jumping.—Miss Briggs and Mr. Mitchell 1, Miss Angus and Mr. Mitchell 2, Mrs. Becker and Mr. Mitchell 3. The high jumping competition was not finished when it was necessary to leave .the ground to catch the train.