HAWERA SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 November 1915, Page 6

HAWERA SHOW.

PEOPLE'S DAY. A FINE GATHERING. The weather conditions for People's Day at the Hawcra Show did not look propitious early yesterday, but fortunately the atmosphere cleared as the morning advanced, and the Society were favored with a fine day, with the result that the attendance, though numerically not up to the previous year, must still be regarded as highly satisfactory. As, moreover, the Society had increased the admission charge to 2s—an innovation that did not meet with universal approval—the financial total from the gates will exceed that of last year. Arrangements were again good, the secretary, Mr. H. A. Lennon, proving an ideal man for the position. Judging of the various classes was continued early and proceeded apace, till, by the time of the grand parade, it was practically all completed. The parade, which was admirably arranged by the marshal, Mr. T. A. 'Winks, was a magnificent one, and the animals displayed therein attracted general admiration from the dense crowd gathered round the ring, for this —the piece de resistance of the show—always draws spectators temporarily from the beguileiuent of the sideshows, the inspection of machinery, produce, fancy work, or wherever their fancy lies, and serves to convey some idea—even to the townsman—of the wealth-producers of Taranaki. The competitions proved very interesting and held the attention of a large audience. There were big entries in all the events. This year the high jump was hold over from the first day, and it is hoped that in future programmes it will be reserved for People's Day, as it is the most attractive item in the ring events and well worthy of witnessing. Moreover, it would 1 sesve to overcome the complaint made that there are not sufficient ring events on the second day. The machinery exh'Mtors and the side-show men all appeared to have a busy day. The catering, which was in the hands of Dustin's, Ltd., left nothing to be desired. During the afternoon the Hawera Band, under Bandmaster Connell, rendered a fine programme of music.

HORSES. These were a , very strong feature. The judge was well pleased with this section, remarking that they 'were a good lot. In heavy horses there were some good classes. J., S. Oughton secured both championships in Clydesdales. There were fair entries in the artillery and transport classes, but many horses were entered in both classes, whereas for the artillery a class of horse Is required that can gallop quickly In and out of action. The winner was an ideal type. The following are the additional horse awards:— DRAUGHTS. (Judge, F. Anthony, Waipukurau). Entire, foaled prior tb Aug. .1, 19112: J. S. Oughton (Okaiawa) b Gowan Brae, by Royal Crown—Middle Rigg Princess, Ist and championship, J. D. Mitchell (Manaia) Martin Baron 2, Moore Hunter Estate b Journalist 3, Jas. Grant's County King v.h.c.; foaled since Aug. 1, 1912: Hugh Middleton's br c Meter, by Lord Lonsdale—Sylpth Lady 1 and reserve champion, also special for best walker; since Aug. 1, 1913: Jas. Grant's Martin Black, bv Baron Ma*tin 1; since Aug. 1, 1914: J. D. Mitchell's General Botha, by Omyo—Rose Martin 1 and Clydesdale Horse Society's silver or bronze medal for best yearling or two-year-old colt bred by exhibitor, a member of the Egmont A. and P. Association, J. S. Barr 2, J. Grant 3; mare and two of her progeny: J. D. Mitchell's b m Stony Glen 1, J. Grant's b m Annie Martin 2.

THOROUGHBREDS. Entire, foaled prior to Aug. 1, 1913: J. Davidson's Husbandman, by Treadmill—Golden Vale, 1 and champion; W. H. Paterson'a Santa Rosa, by Soult— Vieux Rose, 2. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. (Judges, Geo. Hunter ('Porangahau), and Harold Crowther (Cambridge). Entire, prior to Aug. 1, 1913: H. Barraclough's Havoc 1, C. Le Campion's b Imperial Child 2, W. T. Bailey's blk Nairobi 3; brood mare, foaled prior to Aug. 1. 1912: Jno. Campbell (Tokaora) Violet 1; mare, fillv or gelding since Aug. 1, 1912: C. H. Washer's cb f Silver Paul 1, A. H. Lankow's b m Bonny 2, A. MeCracken's b m Ching 11. 3j foaled since Aug. 1, 1913: J. Bradford's colt 1, F. S. Bluett's b f by Imperial Child 2; since Aug. 1, 1.914: F. Roger's ch by Peralta 1, J. Busby's b Dick 2. SADDLE AND HARNESS HORSES. Light harness horse: G. H. lime's Proud Bess, by Proud Child —Bess 1 and champion. J. W. Burke's (Eltham) Fritz 2, J. W. Johnstone's b g -Mack 3. Light harness horse, 15 hands and under 15.3: John Nicholson's br g Woodlands, by Rothschild Lad—Colorado, 1, R. Burke (Eltham) Cliff, J. Guy's Albert, 3; not exceeding 15 hands: John Nicholson's Woodlands 1, S. 0. Snow's Dolly 2, H. H. Marchant's Mavis, 3. Light harness horse, suitable for and to be driven bv lady: G. H. Fine's 'Proud Besa 1, S. 0. Snow's Dolly 2, H. H. Mar. chant's Mavis 3.

Novice class, 14 to 15 hands, in harness: John Nicholson's br g Woodlands 1, H. H. Marchant's Mavis 2, E. Mason's Dandy 3. Best-paced horse, mare or gelding in harness: G. 11. Fine's Proud Bess 1, R, Burke's Cliff 2, J. E. Corrigan 3. PONIES. Entire, 12.2 to 14.2 hands: J. D. Mitchell's ch Patrick T. 1; under 12.2 hands: Mrs. H. Weston's b King of the Ring 2nd, by Sand Fly—Queenie 1, E. Cleaver 2, J. H. Slight's Lord Kitchener 3. SPRING CART. (Judge, F. Anthony, Waipukurau). Mare or gelding, up to 20cwt: W. Thrush's grey gelding ], H. E. Johnson's b m Welcome 2, J. W. Corey's g g Jack 3. 'Light delivery horse: S. 11, Williams' b m Bonny 1, C. If. Washer's b g Darkin 2, C. H. Well's 1) g Nugget 3. Best milk cart horse, up to 15001bs: H. Thrust 1, IT. E. Johnston's Welcome 2, J. W. Corey's g g Jack 3. Maxe or gelding for general farm purposes: S. A. Tippett's b ,f Bess, bv Mt. Royal 1, S. 11. Williams' Bonny 2,' D. J. William's' Dick 3. ARTILLERY AND TRANSPORT HORSES. (Judged by Stock Department). Artillerv horse. 5 to S years, 1/i.l to Ifi hands.'to pull up to 18ewt: D. J. Williams' Dick 1, Jno. Russell's ch m 2.

Transport horse, same type as above, but heavier, to pull up to 30c\vt.: T. Perry's Black Rose 1, F. Towler's Nugget i, C. Goodson's Nugget 3.

DOGS. (Judge, Mr. W. J. Smith, Napier). The dogs were the disappointing feature of the show, there being a lamentable falling-ojf in numbers, whilst in many cases the dogs benched were hard-; ly up to show standard, the judge in some cases in which there was no competition not deeming the exhibit worthy of a first prize. Greyhounds were one of the redeeming features, some nice animals being shown, though in this class there should have been more competition from members of coursing clubs. Pointers and English setters both produced some good animals, but no competition. Eox terriers and harriers were poor. Only one rough-coated collie was shown, and it was one of the best animals beiuhed. To old English collies the New Zealand Kennel Club had awarded a challenge, but only one dog was entered, viz., Overton Daylight, which was shown in perfect condition and looked fit to win in any company. This dog secured the ladies' bracelet. No Irish terriers were shown. Black cocker spaniels evoked the most competition, some typical specimens being paraded before the judge. Results:— Greyhounds: Dogs, maiden, h'. Willis (Patea), Rainbow 1, Tommie 2; novice, F. Willis 1 and 2; open, F. Willis 1 and 2; limit, F. Willis 1 and 2; bitches, maiden, F. Willis' Ladv Dirkin 1; novice, F. Willis 1; open, F. Willis 1, C. W. Xicholls' (Otakcho) .\ix 2; limit, F. Willis 1, C. W. Nicholls 2.

Pointers: Dogs, open, H. E. Harris' (Hawera) Brockton Lad 1; limit, H. E. Harris 1; bitches, puppies under 12 months, F. W. Searanckc's (Midhirst) Waipuku Floss 2; novice, F. W. Searanclce 2; maiden, F. W. Searancke 2; open, A. Oxenham's Maidie 1.

Retrievers, curly-coated: Dogs, open, Capt. W. Tinney's ('Patea), Rover 2; bitches, novice, Francis Patterson's (NewPlymouth) Lady Glitters 1; open, Francis Patterson's Lady Glitters l, Capt. Tinney's Ruby Glitters 2.

Collies, rough-coated: Bitches, open, W, Teague's (Hawcra) Mosgiel Tip-Top

Collies, bearded: Puppies, dogs or bitches, under 12 months: W. B. Grant's (Westown) Bounce 1; dogs, open, Mrs. W. K. Wallace's Rajah 1, W. B. Grant's Bounce .

Collies, old English (challenge class): Dogs, open, Miss K. Cosgrove's (Manaia) Overton Daylight 1; limit, Miss K. Cosgrove 1.

Harriers: Dogs, open, Dannevirke Hunt Club's Gay Boy 2; bitches, open, Dannevirke Hunt Club's Rhymer 2; best dog for stud purposes, Dannevirke Hunt Club's Gay Boy 2. English setters: Dogs., puppies under 12 -months, C. E. Bollard's (Hawera) Prince Joe 1; maiden, C. ,E. Hollard 1; novice, C. E. Hollard 1; open, M. J. Goodson (Hawera), 'Whitney Sport ■lj limit, Mr. J. Goodson's Whitney Chutney 1; bitches, puppies under 12 months, F. F. Barraclough's (Hawera) Heather Lass 1; maiden, F. F. Barraclough 1; novice, F. F. Barraclough 1. Bulldogs: Bitches, open, Mrs. A. Sims' (Te Kiri) Marie Royal 1; limit, Mrs. A. Sims 1.

Spaniels: Cocker, black, dogs, puppies, N. A. Ching's (Opunake) Havelock Boy 1; H. Brooks' (Palmerston North) Notts county 2; maiden, N. A. Clung 1; novice: N. A. Ching 1, H. Brooks 2; open, Stewart and Landsperg's (Normanby) Toro 1, Danish Prince 2, M. Heath's (Opunake) Vogel Smoke 3, H. Brooks v.h.c.; limit, N. A. Ching 1, M. Heath 2; bitches, puppies, Stewart and Landsperg's Bonny Jean 1; maiden, Stewart and Landsperg 1, Mrs. A. Deans 2, C. I. Spillane (Wanganui) 3; novice, Stewart and Landsperg 1, Mrs. A. Deans 2, C. I, Spillane 3; open, Stewart and Landsperg 1 and 3, Mrs. A. Deans 2; libit, Stewart and Landsperg 1 and 3, Mrs, A. Deans 2.

SpanieTs, cocker: Dogs, open, F. Lovegrove's Collin 2; limit, F. Lovegrove 2. Spaniels: Brace, any variety, either sex, Stewart and Landsperg 1 and 2, C, I. Spillane 3.

Fox terriers, smooth: Dogs, puppies, W. F. Ross' (Hawera) Serb 2; maiden, W. F. Eoss 2; bitches, puppies, W. E, Ross' Birchley Belle 1, C. T. Smith's (Hawera) Trixie 2; maiden, W. F. Ross 1; limit, B. J. Long's (Wanganui) Bella. Skye terriers: Dogs, open, Mrs. M. Crabtree's (Eltham), Snooker. Pugs, fawn: Dogs, puppies, Mrs. J. W, Farland's (Weraroa), Tipperary 1; open, Mrs. L. Lloyd's (Eltham), Patay 1 and special, H. J. Conder's (Weraroa) Wimi 2; limit, Mts. L. Lloyd 1, H. J. Conder 2; bitches, maiden, M. Sutherland's (Hawera) 'Pipette 2 and special; novice, M. Sutherland's Pipette 2; open, H. J. Conder's Biddy 2, M. Sutherland 3; limit, H. J. Conder 2. M. Sutherland 3.

Pugs, black: Dogs, open, E. Jackson': (Stratford) Frisk 1.

Ladies' Bracelet: Miss K. Cosgrove's Overton Daylight 1, Mrs.. M*. Crabtrce's/ (Eltham) Snooker 2. Mrs. A. Sims' (Tfe Kiri) Marie Royal 3. Sporting team: Stewart and Landsperg ]. Children's variety class, under 241bs: E Jackson's Frisk 1, D. Stewart, junr.'s (Xormanby) Danish Knight 2.

HOME INDUSTRIES. Loaf home-made bread: Mrs. H. G. Schwass 1, Mrs. L. J. Adams 2; homemade bread, not baked in brick oven: Mrs. A. Looney 1, Miss Eileen Coad 2; loaf brown bread: Miss M. Hunt 2; nut loaf: Mrs. Thos. Tait 2; home-made plain scones: Miss A. Mills 1; girdle scones: Mrs. A. Thomson, Hawera, 2j jam tarts: Mrs. P. W. Locker 1, Mrs.' Swaysland 2; sausage rolls, Miss Molly Langford 1; cream pud's: Mrs. A. 14. Washer 1; plain family cake, Mrs. T. Kirk, Meremere, 1; jam roll: Miss E. Hurley 1, Miss M. Morrissey 2; sponge cake: Mi's. J. Mickelsen 1, Miss Myrtle Williams, Hawora 2: sponge sandwich; Miss Myrtle Williams 1, Mrs. T. Kirk 2; cake made without eggs: Mrs. Kirk 1, Mrs. W. Russell 2; best Christmas pudding, Miss M. Morrissey 1, Mrs. 11. Lewis, Hawera, 2; shortbread: Mrs. Swaysland 1, Miss M. Morrissey 2: oatcake: Mrs. Kirk 1; rich fruit cake: Mrs. H. Lewis 1; Madeira cake: Mi's. D. McDonald, Feilding, 1; seed cake: Mrs. 1). McDonald 1, Mrs. Kirk 2; collection of home-made sweets: Miss M. Morrissey I.

Preserves.—Collection home-made jellies: Mrs. C. Chadwick 1; collection home-made jams: Miss E. Hurley 1; jar pear ginger: Mrs. N. Boyd, Hawera, lj collection orange and lemon marmalade: Mrs. C. Chadwick 1; collection homemade sauces: Mrs. C. Chadwick 1; bottle tomato sauce: Mrs. X. Boyd 1; collection home-made assorted chutney: Mrs. C. Chadwick 1; collection bottled fruit: Mrs. W. McAsey 1; bottle home-made wine: Mrs. C. C. Tarrant. Ararata, .lj Mrs. Clark, South road, 2; dozen hen eggs: Miss C. M. Buchanan 1; dozen duck' eggs: Miss E. Hurley 1; homemade soap: Mrs. C. Chadwick 1. Fancywork, etc.—Best made and smocked child's frock: Mrs. T. McKenzie 1; child's frock, cotton or linen: Miss L Cunningham 1; child's hand-sewn muslin frock: Mrs. W. E. E. Chapman 1, Mrs. L. Burrell 2; point lace, fine: Miss Gloria Hawken 1 and 2; point lace, coarse: Miss Gloria Hawken 1, Mrs. A.

Lind 2; lace, other than point: Miss Gloria Hawken 1; drawn-thread: Mrs. T. Anderson 1, Mrs. A. Lind 2; Mount Mellick embroidery, fine: Mrs. T. Anderson 1, Mrs. R. H, Eyre 2; Mount Mellick embroidery, coarse: Miss E. Andrews'l; handsomest cushion, any kind, mounted: Miss E. Andrews 1, Mrs, R. Carlile Macfarlane 2; embroidery, white: Mrs. R. H. Eyre 1, Mrs. A. Lind 2; eyelet hole embroidery; Miss R. Bayson 2; best-worked table centre: Mrs. R. Carlilc Macfarlane 1, Miss E. Andrews 2; afternoon tea table cloth or tray cloth: Mrs. A. Lind 1, Miss 0. Matthews 2; collection handknitted articles: Mrs. L. Prestidge, Hawera I, Mrs. L. Burrell 2;'' pillow sham: Mrs. R. H. Eyre 1; best exhibit embroidery in silk; Mrs. R. Carlile Macfarlane 1 and 2; crochet, fine: Miss M. Dierk.s 1, Miss Julia Bradley 2; crochet, coarse Miss Gloria Hawken 1, Mrs. Thos. Perry 2; pair crochet d'lyleys: Miss M. Simson, Jfew Plymouth, 1 ,Mh, A. 0. Cross 2; white linen cake plate d'oylcy:. Mrs. A. Lind 1; neatest darned sock or stocking: Miss E. Hurley 1; neatest darned sock or stocking (girls under 18 years): Miss Eva Johnstone 1, Miss Molly Langford 2 and 3; best exhibit stencil: Mrs. C. \V. Sorensen 1; Irish crochet work: Mrs. Lindsay 1, Miss Gloria Hawken 2; best novelty pin cushion: Miss E. E. Ward 1; "huckaback .work: Miss A. Mills 1, Mrs. L. Burrell 2; best woodwork carving (chip): Miss Green 1; balaclava: Miss J. Maclean 1, Mrs. R. Anderson 2; pair socks: Miss J. Maclean 1, Miss D. McDonald 2; scarf, Mrs. H. A. Lennon 1, Mrs. F. Rawson 2.

Art Section.—Still life study: Miss May Stanners 1, Miss E. E. Ward 2 and 3. Seascape: Miss E. E. Ward 1. Landscape: Miss W. Reeve 1. Figure study: Miss E. E. Ward 1. Photography.—With the exception of three others, M. L. Lampe, Wanganui, was the only exhibitor, he taking firsts in Classes 93 to 97. THE COMPETITIONS. These were interesting, and some fine jumping was witnessed. The wire jumping and the ladies jumping was particularly good. Keen interest was taken in the high jumping, in which a record was established. E. Wills' Tasman, ridden bareback by a lad named R. Shaw, beating the previous record of sft Sin by a quarter of an inch. D. Crocker's Tarpo't ridden by Mrs. Becker, also equalled the previous record. Mr. H. Crowthcr, an enthusiastic northern huntsman, judged the competitons, and introduced an innovation to local shows by being mounted and following the horses closely at each jump. The results were:—

High Jump.—E. Wills' (Kapum), Tasman (R. Shaw), sft fi'/,in., 1; D. Crocker's Tarpot (Mrs. Beoker), sft Gin., 2; H. W. Brewer's Utility (R. Gordon), 3. The owner and rider of th'e winner each won special gold medals for beating the record. Eight competitors. Wire Jumping Competition.—H. W. Brewer's Utility (R. Gordon), 1; J. Brice's Hailstorm (owner), 2; J. J. Bryee's Twilight (owner), 3. Twentyone competitors.

Leaping Competition, (steeplechase style). First prike £ls, second £5 ss, third £2 2s.—H. W. Brewer's Utility (R. Gordon), 1; J. O'Donnell's Grey "Star, 2; W. Howard Booth's Hikora'ngi, 3. Nineteen competitors.

Ladies' Hunting Competition.—J. J. Bryce's Twilight (Miss Bryce), 1; J. Brice's Hailstorm, 2; W. Hobson's Daylight (Mrs. Becker), 3. Fourteen competitors.

Miss J. Angus secured the special prize for best lady rider in this competition.

PET LAMBS. Miss Ella Grant (Westown), 1 and 2; E. Duke, 3.

MILCH COWS. (Judge, E. Reynolds, Cambridge). Tne judge remarked that the class ot dairy cows was a very strong one, in fact, he had not aeen any better. They were a very puzzling lot to adjudicate upon, representing so many different types. They gave every indication of being rich milk producers. The championship went to E. J. Linn's Belvedere Rose, "a very fine animal indeed," remarked the judge. Second award went to Mr. F. Mills' Ayrshire, Lottie of Waipapa. She was a beautiful type of cow with a perfect udder, and the. only thing that detracted from her in the judge's eyes was her lack of size. Mr. F. Mills also secured third prize with a crossbred. Though rather on the coarse side, the judge said that he could not overlook her grcr.t capacity as a milk producer. In this respect she beat the lot. Mr. Reynolds spoke in high terms of the three-year-olds. He considered that R. J. Linn's Sultan's Clematis, which annexed the first prize in this class and also the reserve championship, was one of the best of its age that he had ever seen. He expressed ntmself as well pleased with the disposition of the animals in these classes, remarking that a good disposition was ut/solutely essential for milk produetion. • The results were as follow:

Dairy Cow, any breed, 4-years and over, in actual milk: R. J. Linn (Normanby), Belvedere Eo3e, Ist and champion, F. Mills (Tokaora), Lottie of Waipapa 2, F. Mills (Tokaora) 3, H. Hodge (Alton) Luxton v.h.c, A. and J. O'Donnell (Inaha) Queen Eamfiow h.c., K. Morrisey (Hawera) Jersey Lily c. Fourteen entries.

Dairy Heifer, calved since July 1, lOlri; E. J. Linn (Normanby) Sultan's Clematis 1 and reserve, P. E. Cressy (Hawera) Dairy Maid 2, Mrs. E. Hayward (Hawera), Pansy 3.

- Springer of any age: W. I. Lovelock's De Kol Hingerveld Belle IV. 1, H. E. Johnson (Tokaora) Shamrock 2. Two Heifers, suitable for dairy purposes, calved since July Ist, 1914: Jas. Nicholson (Kaupokonui) Butterfly and Lady Mary 1, IX. J. Linn's ■ Mountain View's Rose and Miss 'Petune 2, W. 1. Lovelock's Nancy Lee of Friesland Park and Lady Segis Van Cleve 3. Two Heifers, suitable for dairy purposes, calved since July ]. 1913; R. J. Linn's Gem and Christmas Gift 1, H, Spratt (Hawera) , W. I. Lovelock 3. THE CHAMPIONS. The list of champions at the show was as follows: Shorthorn: Bull, Moore Hunter Estate's Waterloo Killerby; cow, same owner's Nancy Lee. Holstein Friesian: Bull, W. I. Lovelock's King of Dominoes: cow, same owner's De Kol Hengerveld Belle IV. Ayrshire: Bull, W. Hall's Little Jim; reserve, H. E. Rawcliffe's Prince of Pinefield; cow, F. Mills' Lottie of Waipapa; reserve, same owner's Addie 11. Jersey: Bull, E. J. Linn's Lord Twylish; reserve, Wren Bros.' Molina's General; 'cow, R. J. Linn's Vesta's Campanile; reserve, A. and J. O'DonnelPs Queen Rainbow. Milch cow: E. J. Linn's Belvedere Rose; reserve, K. J. Linn's Sultan's Clematis. Champion butter-fat cow: F. Mills' Blanche. Champion cheese factory cow: F. Mills' Blancha

HORSES. Draughts: Entire, J. S. Oughton's Gowan Brae; reserve, Hugli Middleton's Meter. Mare, J. S. Oughton's Royal Queen; reserve, J, S. Oughton's Rowena. Thoroughbred: Entire, J. Davidson's Husbandman; mare, J. Bond's. Miss Penelope. Hack: W. Howard Booth's Lonely; reserve, J. O'Donuell's Grey Star. Harness horse: *G. H. Fine's Proud Bess, PIGS. Sow: Symons Bros. (Pungarehii) Carnival Queen. " V.