STRATFORD SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1915, Page 3

STRATFORD SHOW

PEOPLE'S DAY. A GREAT GATHERING. Ever since its inauguration the Stratford Show has been remarkably lucky in the matter of weather for People's Day, and yesterday proved no exception, the day being a beautiful summer one, tempered by a mild breeze. Prospects of a fine day caused farmers and their families to hasten merrily through the milking—that necessary task that cannot be deferred —and the morning was not very far advanced before apparently endless' streams of humanity were travelling per motor car, horse drawn vehicle, or cycle along the roads, every road leading to Stratford. By the early afternoon there was a large crowd present, though possibly it was not a record one, some visiting the cattle pens, others watching the horses, and others again patronised the Home Industries, the dogs or the poultry, while the machinery exhibits and side shows and numerous cheap jacks drew their fair share of patronage, and all appeared to do well, The great array of motor cars and vehicles of every description in the paddocks provided attraction for many. It was no surprise to learn that the gate takings exceeded those of last year by £OO, being £232 as against £l7l, though probably the extra shilling charged for men would account for rather more than that amount.

Judging was commenced early and proceeded expeditiously and systematically. The remainder of the cattle classes were quickly judged. The competition for the best day's yield of butter-fat produced four entries, and resulted in a big lengthy Shorthorn cow winning easily with the phenomenal record of nearly 31b of butter-fat per day, nearly lib in advance of her nearest competitor. On points, without testing, the position was reversed, the Shorthorn'only being placed third in a class of four, and being adjudged inferior to the animal that she beat in butter-fat a pound per day. In the ring the various horse classes were being paraded for the judges' inspection, and though some of the classes were numerically weak there were some fine animals. The judging was completed in ample time for the parade, which was admirably marshalled by Mr. A. Stewart and his assistant, Mr. H. D. Cameron. The stock showed gave some idea of the wealth producers of the province. Disappointment was expressed in many quarters that the dog parade was not held. This ha's been a distinctive feature of the Stratford Show. Messrs H. Masters and T. Kirk'wood, who had charge of the dogs, were most assiduous in their eare and <thoughtfulness, and indeed these remarks apply to every portion of the show, one exhibitor new to Stratford remarking that every wish was anticipated. The judge, Mr. S. Johpson, considered that dogs were a very good class. Greyhounds were about the same as usual, the sensation of the show being the overthrow of Dirkin, who has beaten everything for the past two years. He has, however, recently changed hands, and was not benched in the best condition. English setters, always a strong class at Stratford, were right up to the usual standard. Pointers showed an improvement, as did also cocker spaniels. There were some nice rough-coated collies, the challenge winners being particularly good. Fox terriers and Airedales were very good. Pugs were not up to the usual benching. There wa3 a fine benching of dogs in the Ladies' Bracelet. The competitions proved very interesting, especially the high jumping, in which Larakan, ridden by E. Rooks, eclipsed his last year's performance by 21 inches, soaring over the bar at sft. lOin. The hunters' competition was won by Hikorangi, a wonderful old horse of 23 years, who has not been over the water jump for ten years, but who, with most of the other horses, took kindly to this jump. The public, too, enjoyed the innovation. The ladies' leaping produced fine competition, though, as in some of the other events, many of the horses blundered badly. Miss D. Cleaver rode six of the mounts in the Indies' event, and proved a clever equestrienne. The potato race was very popular and should find a place in future programmes. Though it was late before the lengthy programme was completed it held the attention of a considerable crowd to the end.

As on the first day, the splendid organisation was in evidence throughout, and the president (Mr. R. Masters) received numerous congratulations on this account. Every steward and official knew his duties well, and did them so that everything went like clockwork, an example to many of the older-established societies. In the secretarial department, during its five years, the Society has had numerous changes. Several good men have held this position, but for various reasons have resigned afflu- a few months. It is hoped that there is now some permanency in the position, as the new secretary, Mr. A. D. Stanley, appears to be the right man in the right place. He, is courteous to all and has already a fair grip of the thousand and one details. He had the assistance of the late secretary (Mr. S. Ward) during the show, and they kept their important department right up to the moment. During the afternoon a fine programme of music was rendered by the Stratford Brass Band.

HORSES. CHAMPIONS. Draughts, entire, champion: •!. (Grant's (Ilawera) Knight of the Carter, reserve, J. Grant's Martin Black. Marcs: champion, J. Paul (Stratford) Balthangie Lilv; reserve, Wm. Richards (Cardiff) Royal Maid. Thoroughbred entire: champion, \Y, 11. Pal.erson's Santa Rosa, bv Soult—Viem Rose. Man-, J. Bond (Xew Plymouth) Miss Penelope, by Auteaus—Vic. Hack: champion, \V, H. Bootli (Carterton) Lonely; reserve, J. and J. O'Donnell (Inaha) King's Park). Harness Horse: champion, ,T. W. Burke (Eltham) Fritz; reserve, J. Frydav (Midbirst) Capillose. ■Saddle Pony: champion, R Jackson (otratford) Toby; reserve J. Knowles (Tariki) Barney. Harness Pony: champion, .T Knowles (Tariki) Barney; reserve, Dorothy Cleaver (Waverley) Arapao. STAIXTOXS. Thoroughbred: H. H. Patorson's Santa Rosa, by Soult —Yieux Rose 1 and champion, J. Davidson's Husbandman, by Treadmill—Golden Vale 2. Pony: N. Weston (Waitara) King of the Ring I. Roadster or hackney: C. L. Campion (Normanby4 Imperial Child, by Rothlchild—Moira 1, Keith File (Eltham) Victory Chief, by Victory—Chieftainess 2-

SADDLE HORSES. Lady s hack, 15 hands and over: W. H. Booth (Carterton) 1, J. Blair (Hawera) Captain Starlight 2, J. R. L. Stanford's Captain Dick 3. Lady's hack, under 15 hands: Mrs. J. H. Anderson (Whangamomona) Mickcv i, Miss M. Kennedy (Stratford) Rcna 2. Weight-carrying hack, 15.2 hands or over, up to 14 stone: J. and J O'Donliell (luaha) King's Park 1, J. W. Burke (Eltham) Fritz Z, W. Hogg (luglewood) Ardee 3. Weight-carrying hack, up to 12 stone: W. H. Booth's Lonely 1. J. Blair's Captain Starlight 2, J. anil .J. O'Donnell's King's Park 3. Best paced hack: W. H. Booth's Lonely 1, J. and ,T. O'Donnell's King's Park 2, J. Blair's Captain Starlight 3. Best walking hack: W. 11. Booth's Lonely 1, .T. and J. O'Donnell's King's Park 2, R. Mounsey's .Mawhiti 3. 'Best troop horse, not exceeding i's 3 hands and up to 15 stone: J. W, Btirlce (Eltham) Fritz 1. W. J. Huston (Inglewood) Peter i, 11. Burke (Lovijarth) 3. COBS. Undfr 15 hands: .Mrs. J. K. Anderson (Whangamomona) Micky 1, P. .V. Harrison (Hawera) 2. HARNESS HORSES. Trotting horse or mare, maiden eveut: R. Mounsey's Mawhili 1, C. P. Crowley (Kaponga) Bruce 2, G. Crtiickshank (Auroa) 3. Harness horse, 15 hands and over: J. W. Burke's Fritz 1, J. Frydav (Midhirst) Capillose 2, J. R. Corrigan (Hawera) Dollv 3. Harness horse, under 15 hands: R. Mounsey's Mawhiti 1, .Mrs. J, E. Anderson's Mickey 2, TI. IL Marchant (>,'!- tliam) Mavis 3.

Single horse, gig and harness: J. W. Burke's Fritz 1, C. B. Crowley's Bruce 2, J. R. Corrigan's Dolly 3. Best trotting horse, mare or gelding: R. Burke (Lowgarth) 1, J. Frvday's Capillose , C. P. Crowley's Bruce 3. HARNESS PONIES. Not exceeding 14.2, and over 13.2 hands: ilrs. J. E. Anderson's Mickcv 1, H IT. Marohant's Mavis 2, H. T. Meilow (Mahoe) Mick 3. Not exceeding 13.2 hands and over 12.2: J. Knowles (Tariki) Barney 1, Dorothy Cleaver (Waverlev) Arapae 2, F. J. F. Free (Normanby) Barney 3. 12.2 hands or under: H. Weston (Waitara) Dolly 1, Master R. Phillips (Stratford) Kelpie 2. DRAUGHTS. Entire: J. Grant's (Hawera) Knight of the Garter 1 and champion, N. T, Bailey (Eltham) Young General, by Here-I-Go— Stony Glen 2. Entire travelling or standing in Taranaki .province: .J. Grant (Hawera) Knight of the Garter 1. Entire travelling or standing in Taranak province, three-year-old: N. T. Bailey (Eltham) Day Time, by Time o' Day —Jean 1.

Pair of light draught horses: Thos. Perry's Black Rose and Rose Black 1, W. Curd's Darkie and Rewi 2. Three-horse team: Thos. Perry 1. SPRING CART HORSES. 'Best pair milk brake horses: Thos. Perry (Mangatoki) Rose Black and Black Rose 1, W. Curd's Darkie and Rewi 2. Best drafr«jfht mare and two of her progeny: Thos. Perry 1. Farmer's utility liorse or turn-out: Thos. Orr (Ngaere) Bob 1, R. D. Milne (Toko) Topsy 2, A. Lehman (Stratford) Punch 3. Mare or gelding, up to one ton: W. J. Corey (Awatuna) 1, Thos. Oj'r (Ngaere) Ben 2, Thos. Perry's Black Rose 3. Pair utility horses, mare or gelding, suitable for artillery purposes: Orr Bros' Bob and Paddy 1, W. Curd (Stratford) Darkie and Rewi 2. Best milk cart horse, up to 15 cwt., bonafide supplier ol factory: J. W. Corey 1, Orr Bros' Paddy 2, Thos. Perry's Black Rose 3.

CATTLE. (Grade or Crossbred Section.) Cow, four years or over in milk to be judged on points, no test taken, cow to milked in presence of judge at 5 p.m. on first day and to be judged previous to milking next morning at 8 o'clock: A. 11. Hugget (Stratford) Biddy 1, W. H. Rutledge (Midhirst) Mona Sweet 2, W. T. Bailey (Eltham) Snowy 3. For cows and heifers in milk in competition at show, irrespective of breed, for highest amount of butter-fat from two milkings, viz., the morning's and evening's milk of the first day of the show:— j lbs. 1 buttermilk. test. fat. W. T. Bailey (Eltham) Snowv 42 0.7 3.02 W. 11. Rutledge (Midhirst) Mona 35 5.5 1.02 E. O'Suliivan (Cardiff) Sultan's Daisy 38 52 5.87 T. Mercer (Stratford) Trixy 28'/. 5.3 1.57 Pen of best five grade heifers, since Aug. 1, 1!)14: B. Orr (Ngaere) I, .T. S. Jones (Cardiff) 2, Geo. Sangster (Stratford) 3, H. Wickstced (Stratford) li.e. Pair of three grade heifers from Aug. 1, 19W: G. A. Marchant (Cardiff) 1, R. Dingle (Stratford) 2. ART SECTION. Best wood carving, chip: Mrs. Moon (Stratford) 1, ill's. Anderson (Huiroa) 2; relief: Mrs, C. R. Curtis (Stratford) )i Best painting in oils: Mrs. Moon 1, Miss P. Clement (Eltham) 2, A. Rodgers (Stratford) 3.

SEWING AND FANCY WORK. Novelty pincushion: Mr-. Linnell (Midhirst) 1: cushion, made up: Mrs. Carlilc McFarlane (Wanganui) 1. Mrs. Linncll 1. Convent (Stratford) and Miss Kathleen Wilson (Stratford) specials: . point luce collar: Mrs Mill* (Stratford* I, Mr.-, Piiihey (Stratford) 2; drawn thread trav cloth (Hue): Mrs. glider-. son 1, Miss Qui n (Eltham) 2; table centre: Mrs. Donald (Stratford) 2j tea cosy (crochet): Mrs, Pinhey v.li.e.; pillow sham eyelet embroidery: Lucy Quin 1, Mrs, Emily Tiiorne (Auckland) 2; button-holes! Mrs. 0, Wilson (Rataplko) 2; Philadelphia work: Mrs. Carlilo McFiivlano 1, THE COMPETITIONS. Hunters' Competition, each horse to carry not less than list. Gentlemen riders, First price .Cl.'i 13s, second £3 ;is, third ,-ei Is: W. 11. Booth (CarterIon) Hikorangl, ridden by A. Mitchell 1, I). Crocker (Normanby) LelSelJ 2, Leo O'Neill (Urenui) Mac 3. Twenty-one entries. Ladies' Hunters Competition: D. Crocker's Lefleld (Mrs. Bekker) 1, D. Crocker's Tarpot (Mrs. Bekker) 2, C. Patterson's (Kapunl) Cobweb (Mrs. Calderj 3, Ten entries. Leaping Competition (steeplechase style): Alex. Mitchell's (Manala) Umeroa I,'leo O'Neill's Mac 2, D. Crocker's Tarsot 3>