THE CULT OF THE JERSEY.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 October 1915, Page 2

THE CULT OF THE JERSEY.

MR. E, GRIFFITHS' CLEARING SALE. SOME GOOD PRICES. As was confidently expected when it Was known that Mr. E. Griffiths had decided to place his well-known herd o'f Jerseys in the market for absolute sale, there was a record gathering of fanciers of that popular herd, not only from all parts of Taranaki, but from every part of the Dominion, while agents were also present for Australian buyers. Though tho weather was not all that could be desired, intending buyers suffered no discomfort whatever, for Mr. Griffiths had arranged to hold tho sale in a large marquee that was fitted up with comfortable and ample seating accommodation. Luncheon was also provided for everyone in another marquee. As Mr. S. W. Shaw remarked in opening the sale, Mr. Griffiths did not do anything by halves. He had provided every convenience for the comfort of his cattle, as people could see by viewing the pens and paddocks. About four years ago the fifty acres on which they wore grassed would only, support 12 cows; to-day Mr. Griffiths had on it 48 head, e.vclusive of young calves. Admittedly, a portion of the herd had been on a neighboring paddock of turnips. But against that he had any amount of feed to spare, including two paddocks of oats, 40 tons of mangolds, and 40 tons of ensilage. As he had fanned, so had he built up the. herd. He was one of the keenest judges of Jerseys in the Dominion, and was as enthusiastic as he was keen. He had imported tho best stock from Jersey, and had recognised the value of "K.C.8." at a period when some regarded him as a back number. "K.C.8." was now a. household word in the Dominion. No one had, he considered, done so., much to popularise the breed as had Mr. Griffiths, He considered that, while the catalogue prepared by Mr. Griffiths was a masterpiece, it only did justice to the cattle. ' Mr. Shaw, in conducting the sale, was assisted by Mr. C. Fairbrother. Both auctioneers were in good form, and bidding was fairly brisk. The cattle were in splendid condition, and the auctioneer complimented the farm manager (Mr. Webb) by saying that he had never conducted a sale in which the cattle were brought into the ring in such fine order. He also paid a tribute to the work of Mrs. Webb, who had always cared for the young calves, the good foundation laid thereby being reflected in the yearlings and two-year-olds. On the-whole, very satisfactory prices were realised, though some of the young cows in tho prime of life did not bring as much as might have been expected, when compared with the prices realised for some of the young stock. With one exception, all the cattle will remain in the North Island, being distributed from Dargaville to Levin. There were also ! purchasers from every part of Taranaki. The highest price was paid for Mercedes' Noble Queen. She was paraded with three of her progeny, and presented a magnificent picture. Mr. Corn- , wall, instructed hy an Australian buy-, er, secured her for 140 guineas, and is well satisfied with his bargain, as he was prepared to go much higher. The nert highest price was £125, which was paid by Mr. H. B. Lepper, the wellknown breeder, of Leppcrton, for "Petune's Noble," the bull donated by Mr. Griffiths and raffled for the Wounded , Soldiers' Fund. One of the cheapest animals at tho sale was undoubtedly the famous old bull "K.C.8.,, (14 years of age), who fell to Mr. Clements, of Northern Wairoa, for 40 . guineas. "K.C.8." was not brought into tho ring, but half-a-dozen of his progeny were. There was keen competition for his stock. A young bull. "Royal Rose," realised 90 guineas, being .purchased by Mr. G. P. Ewing, of Whangarata, South Auckland, and "P.M." was secured by Mr. J". Roulston of Pukekohe, for 90 guineas. The latter gentleman also pur- i chased the highest priced heifer, "Noble' Queen Mary," for 82 guineas. Highest Taranaki prices were paid by D, McEldownie (Puniho), 71 guineas, and F. Hoskin (Opunake), 70 guineas, both for cows. In all, 07 lots were submitted, realising £2917 15s, an average of £43 lis, which must be regarded as very satisfactory. Detailed sales were:

COWS. Goddington Belle, by Goddington (imp.)— Verbena of Meadowbrook, born March 4, 1910, E. Dickie (Waverley), 25 guineas. Pauline, bv Silver Prince—Jersey Maid, born October 30, 1(100, E. Dickie, 16 guineas. Cicerone, by Cicero's Sultan—Pauline, born November 7, Kill, J. lloulston (Pukekohe), 14 guineas'. Gwendoline, by Stevenson—Pauline, born September' 28, 1012, D. Mc-El-downio (Puniho), 32 guineas. Combination Lass, by Soumise Jack— Jersey Queen Flower, born Auaust IS, 1012, bred by 10. Goulter, J. IX Brown (Ohau), 41 guineas. Orange Kose 11, by 'M.H.R.—Orange Rose, born August 18, 1900, H. Buxton (Auroa), 55 guineas. Orange Blossom, by Flower Fox — Orange Rose 11, born October 17, 1913, J. Roulston, 31 guineas. Bliss, by Stevenson—Bustle's Pride, born September 30, 1910, Mr. C. Wells (Puniho), 33 guineas. Happiness, by K.C.B.—Bliss, born September 21, 1913, W. Oxenham (Uruti), 21 guineas. Briar Lass, by Ivy's Dairyman—Briar Flower, 11. C. Sampson (Hillsborough), 44 guineas. Cicero's Lass, by Cicero's .SultanBriar Lass, born August 15, 1912. F. Dickie (Waverley), 51 guineas. Briar Lady, by K.C.B.—Briar Lass, bom .September 17, 1913, If. Buxton (Auroa), 54 guineas. Campanile's Gavotte, by Campanile's Sultan (imp.)— Gavotte, born August 15. 190S, W. H. Peynter (Stratford). 29 guineas. Palm Tree, by Star Bright—Palm [Leaf, born August 20, 1909, J."]). Brown J (Ohii.it). 40 guineas. Palmistry, by The Squire—Palm Tree, born September IS, 1912, 13. McFldownie (Puniho), 71 guineas, | Mercedes Noble Queen (imp.), by Nolle of Oiiklands—Mercedes Queen, born May 0, 1910, Mr. K. Cornwall (as | agent for Australian buyer), 140 guineas. Queen Mess, by The Squire—Mercedes Noble Queen, horn August 12, 1912, F. Hoskiu (Opunake), 70 guineas. Meadow Brook Victoria VII, by Knight Commander—Victoria V, born November 13, 1909, J. Meuli (Normanby), 57 guineas. Belvedere Bilberry, bv M.L.C— Bilberry V, born July 27, 1910, W. Polliek (Stratford), 44 guineas. Loo, by Roberts—Belvedere Bilberry, bora August 21, 1913, A. Christie (Hikurangi), 68 guineas. •- Magnet's Peggy, by Duchess MagnetMagnet's Waif, bom December, 1905, >B. o*Suffivan (Cardiff), 45 guineas.

Ivy's Riotress, by Ivy's Dairyman*— Riotress, born September 0, 1009, R. J. Linn (Normanby), 42 guineas. Cicero's Riotress, by Cicero's SultanIvy's Riotress, born August 12, 1012, H. Weils (Onacro), 33 guineas. Miss Polly, by K.C.B.—Pauline, bom September 'lO, 1013, R. T. B. Mellow (Kaponga), 35 guineas. Grannie's Nancy, by Stevenson— Mamy I, born August 2G, 1912, C. Wells (Puniho), 30 guineas. Cowslip VIII, by M.H.R.—Cowslip IV, born August 21, 1908, D. McEldownie (Puniho), 49 guineas. Honesty, by The Squire—Cowslip VIII, born November, 1913, F. A, Williams (Levin), 41 guineas. Nettle, by Python—Flowergirl, born January 14, 1912, F. A. Williams, 44 guineas. Patty, by K.C.B.—Primrose 32nd, aged 7yrs., R, T. B. Mellow , (Kaponga), 42 guineas. Mamy, by Cairo X—Grannie, born September 1, 1899, E. O'Sullivan (Cardiff), 15 guineas. Grannie's Folly, by Exile A.—Grannie, born August 25, 1904, R. Bell (Puniho), 16 guineas. HEIFERS. Noble Queen Mary, by Petune's Noble —Mercedes' .Noble Queen, born October 10, 1914, J. Roulston (Pukekohe), 82 guineas.

Cicero's Lady Love, by K.C.B.—Cicero's Lass, born August 13, 1914, J. Roulston (Pukekohe), 40 guineas. Lady Nettle, by K.C.B.—Nettle, born August 15, 1914, G. P. Ewing (Whangarata), 50 guineas. ■ Lady Briar, by K.C.B.—Briar Lass, born August 10, 1914,. H. C. Sampson (Hillsborough), 50 guineas. Lady Nancibel, by K.C.B'.—Grannie's Nancy, born September 20, 1014, A. H. Huggitt (Stratford), 41 guineas. Grannie's Viola, by Molina's General —Grannie's Frolic, born January 2, 1914, •T. Roulston (Pukekohe), 30 guineas. I Lady Cissy, by K.C.B.—Cicerene, born July ,21, 1914, A. Mouldy (Pungarehu), 27 guineas. ' Lady Jov, by K.C.B.—Bliss, born August 22, 1914, j. Pettigrew (Pihama), 50 guineas. Ivy's Lady, by K.C.B.—lvy's Riotress, born Setember 9, 1913, A. W. Phillips (Raliotu), 58 guineas. Petune's Ivy, by Petune's NobleIvy's Riotres3,'born September 24, 1914, J. Roulston (Pukekohe), 47 guineas. Calf Undine, by Bush Boy—Magnet's Peggy, born August 10, 1915, Fred. Hoskin (Opunake), 41 guineas. Calf by K.C.B.—Mercedes' Noble Queen, C. E. Goodson (Hawera), 43 guineas. Claf by Bush Bov—Meadow Brook Victoria VII, F. Carter (Opunake), 32 guineas. Calf Lady Ivy, by K.C.B.—lvy's Riotress, born August 31, 1915, G. Hadler (Normanby), 34 guineas. Calf by Petune's Noble—Combination Lass, S. W. Shaw (New Plymouth), 10 guineas. , i Calf Petune's Blue Bell, by Petune's Noble—Goddington Bluebell, bora August 12, 1915, E. J. Oltanlon (Opunake), 14 guineas. Ovaline, by Grannie's Knight—Gwendoline, bom September 17, 1915, E. J. O'Hanlon, 17 guineas. Calf by Petune's Noble—Happiness, week old, J. S. Fox (Okato), 20 guineas. Calf Cicero's Queen, by K.C.B,— Cicero's Lass, born September 6, 1915, W. R. Butler (Manaia), 40 guinea?.

BULLS. K.C.8., by Convent King—Lady Belle, born July 2, ]!)01, Mr. Clements '(Northern Wairoa), 40 guineas. P.M., by K.C.B.—Magnet's Peggy, born September 17, 1914, J. Roulston (Pukekohe), 90 guineas. Petune's Rioter, by Petune's NobleCicero's Riotress, born September 30, 1914, A. Ashley (Okato), 47 guineas. Royal Rose, by K.C.B.—Rosalie, born Otober 20, 1914,' G. P. Ewing (Whangarata), 96' guineas. Petune's Lad, by Petune's NobleCombination Lass, born October 5, 1914, F. Hoskin (Opunake), 45 guineas. Mamy's Noble, by Petune's Noble— Mamy 1, born March 8, 1915, W. J. Gray (Okato), 55 guineas. Calf Reveller, by Grannie's KnightBliss, born August 19, 1915, V. Trownson (Dargaville), 19 guineas. Calf Sir Briar, by K.C.B.—Briar Lass, born September 2, 1915, J. Hale (Mangoroi), 41 guineas. Calf by Petune's Noble—Palm Tree, ten days old, A. Cole (Onaero), 10 guineas. Calf St. Paul, by Grannie's KnightMiss Polly, born September 9, 1915, J. H. Street (Bell Block), 14 guineas Calf Graham, by Grannie's KnightGrannie's Nancy, born September, 1915, A. Cole (Onaero), 16 guineas. Calf Rowarder, by K.C.B.—Honesty,. A. Ulilenbcrg (Waipuku), 29 guineas. Calf Lawyer, by Petune's NobleNettle, born September 2, 1915, R. Bell (Puniho), 1(1 guineas. Calf by Petune's Noble—Belvedere Bilberry, aged one week, G. Oxcnham (Uruti) 20 guineas. Calf Rioter's Knight, by K.C.B.— Cicero's Riotress, born September 9, 1915, A. O. Hooper (Mahoe), 30 guineas. Calf Paul Pry, by Petune's NoblePauline, born August 18, 1915, H. G. AddeubrooUo (Uruti), 13 guineas. ■ "PETUNE'S NOBLE." The well-known bull "Petune's Noble," by Goddington's Noble—Pctunejs Baby, born April 4, 1912, bred by Mr. A. Miller' Ilallett, Goddington, 'Kent, England, and imported by Mr. E. Griffiths, who presented it to the Patriotic Committee to be raffled for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund, was submitted on behalf of the winner, Mrs. Thacker, of O'Kain's Bay. Bidding started at 50 guineas, and after hanging fire a while it advanced rapidly in £5 bids to £125, at which price it fell to Mr. H. B. Lepper, of Lepperton.