TARANAKI A. AND P. SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 1 March 1918, Page 6

TARANAKI A. AND P. SHOW

PEOPLE'S DAY. A RECORD GATHERING. The success achieved by this year's show, following, in the wake of last year's success, must be very gratifying to | all concerned, and there is no doubt (to use the words of a country member) that the society has passed the turn, and is now well on the up grade. Yesterday the society was again favored with a fine day, tempered with a cool breeze, and the officials looked happy. From early in the day the crowd began to flock to the grounds from all directions, while the morning train brought in its quota from the country, and the trams also carried crowdß of townspeople, until, early in the afternoon, the scene was a very animated one, and the show grounds presented a gay appearance. There was plenty to interest the record crowd, the extent of which was only gleaned when the parade took place. The grandstand was full, while the people were densely crowded all round the ring, the saucerlike formation of which enabled all to have a good view of the parade, which was certainly the best that has ever been! I marshalled in North Taranaki. All the prize winners were there, save a few of I the fat cattle. Shorthorns, Holsteins, I Jerseys, Ayrshircs, Herefords, all were greatly admired as they paraded round the ring (the parade occupying the whole circumference), and the animals looked as though they knew they were the cynosure of all eyes. When lined up by the marshal, Mr. L. A. Nolan, facing the stand, they could not have failed to impress on even the most casual observer some idea of the importance' of Taranaki's wealth producers. A feature of the display was the huge fat bullock of Mr. Bottomley's, which literally dwarfed the milking animals. An indication of the shortage of labor was given by the presence of two young ladies, suitably attired, leading cattle in the parade. The horses also made an imposing display, J. Bond's thoroughbred Campfire leading the way, followed by a classy looking son. Then the draughts, ponies, harness and saddle hacks. The well-known native, W. Pratt, caused considerable amusement by appearing in i£ pony gig, driving a smart little pony, and wearing a stove-pipe hat and Maori mat. Judging was completed in the remaining cattle and sheep classes early in the day, while the horse events occupied the arena practically the whole day. The championships were awarded to .3. Bond's Campfire in the thoroughbred stallion class. E. Short's. Scout and J. Barraelough's Cliff add to their long list of honors by again annexing the saddle and harness championships respectively, while W. D. Linn's Darkie gained the pony championship. , The jumping events as usual created considerable interest, and were watched by a large crowd throughout. The jumping was good on the whole, though there was one fall in the big event, R. Kkdahl's mount coming down and unseating his owner, who, fortunately, escaped injury. !ln the steeplechase jumping, the last event, .the well-known old jumper Renardo'fell at the first jump, breaking his j neck. His owner, L. Payne, escaped inI jury. The pony jumping was good, the performance of the winner (hardly the j- height of the hurdles) being loudly apr plauded. j The ladies in charge of the catering i arrangements had a very busy time both at hmcheon and at afternoon tee, while the soft drinks and ice cream stall was in great demand, and the society should benefit considerably by the indefatigable work of the country ladies, who, though having a busy time on the farms, gave the society invaluable assistance. The executive committee which had charge of the arrangements comprised: Mesdames J. S. Connett, T. Smellie, H. Street, N. W. Hill, F. Sampson, G. W. Browne and Miss I. Street. They were capably assisted by a verv large number of ladies. The Citizens' Band, under Bandmaster F. W. G. McLeod,-rendered a programme I of music that was greatly appreciated j and evoked considerable applause. Sev- ' eral request items were also given. ' As on the first day, the arrangements ■ of the show left nothing to be desired. * All the officials knew their work, and | .lid it. The secretary (Mr. W. P. Okey) ; and his assistant (Mr. Morgan) had i their work well up to the moment, and i met aft enquirers with uniform courtesy. r The president (Mr. J. S. Connett) cer- ' tainly deserves congratulation on the j success of the show to whicli he has I devoted considerable time and energy. j Additional a-wards are as follow: I HORSES. j •- DRAUGHTS. . Colt or gelding, since August, 1916: E. W. Walsh's (Motunui) McGregor 111, hy Lord Roberts —YVhakainara mare, 1 and champion. Champion draught mare: A- Hastie's (Normanliy) Flower Girl. THOROUGHBREDS. Champion entire: J. Bond's (New Plymouth) Cauipfire, by Carbine—Revelry, 1 and eh. CARRIAGE HORSES AND HACKS. Champion hack: J. Barraclough's (Rawhitiroa) Cliff. Champion saddle horse:' E. Short's (Feilding) Scout. Champion pony: W- D. Linn's (Tataraimaka) Darkie. HACKS. Pony, under 12 hands (to 'be ridden bv bov or girl under 12 years): Jdlm Pratt's (Bell Block) Timi Kara 1, C. Patterson's (Kapuni) Mona 2, Hector Erlandsen's (New Plymouth) entry 3. Pony, 13 to 1-1* hands (to be ridden bv boy or girl under 15: R. Ritchie (inglewood) 1, Miss Bella Knox's (Te Popo) Dick 2, J. D. Mitchell's (Manaia) Princess 3. Lady's hack, 15 hands or under (to be ridden by a lady): Miss May Sole's (New Plymouth) All Rain, by Red Rain -Lady Park, 1; E. Bishop's (Bell Block) Lady Mick 2, John Connett's (Bell Block) entry 3. Lady's hack, over 15 hands (to be ridden by a lady): E. Short's (Feilding) Scoot 1, A. and J- O'Donnell's (Manaia) Grey Star 2, R. E. Nicholson's Lucy Grey 3 Weight-carrying hack, up to list.: A. and J. O'Donnell's Grey Star 1, A. Rhodes' (New Plymouth) Wake Up 2, R. R. Nicholson's Lucy Grey S, Cob, not over 15 hands or under 14.1 hands, up to 13st.: W Chadwick's (Waitara) Belle 1, W. J. Rose's (Tikorangi) Pehoi 2, T. Lindsay's (Inurlewood) Gipsy *.

Best paced and mannered Lack, .omul: E. -Short's Scout 1, Miss .May Sole's The General 2, A. ami ,!. O'Dcunrll's Grcv Star 3. SPRING TRAPS. Farmers' single lior-o, up to 1.", cwt.: Thomas Perry (Mnngatoki) ). 0. Moslem's (Fitzroy) Darkie 2, A. S. ][. |< ell . drick's (Tariki) Nellie Martin 3. HARNESS HORSES. Harness horse, over 1.1.1 hands- J. Barraclough's Cliil' 1, VY. J. Coal.es' (l'.owgarth) Proud Buss 2. N. I'. Curd's (Te Tawa, Inglewood) St. darnel, 3. Harness .horse, 15.1 hands or ;uidi-r: T. Lindsay's (Inglewood) Gipsy 1, T. Smellie's Monarch 2/J. Connett's entry 3. Harness ponv, under 12 hands; Miss Una Pratt's (Bell Block) Pii-.iika 1, C. Patterson's (Kapuni) Mona 2. Best trotting mare or gelding, speed, action and appearance to be taken into consideration: J. Barraclough's C'lilV I. W. J. Coates' Proud Bess 2, T. Smellie's Monarch 3. Farmers' light harenss horse: J. Barraclough's Cliff 1, W. J. Coates' Proud Bess 2, T. Smellie's Monarch 3 CATTLE. DAIRY COW, ANY BREED OR CROSS. Cow, 4 years or over, in milk, to be milked if requested by the judge: H. C. Sampson's (Hillsborough) Briar Lass ], A. A. Ward's (Miro) Miro Meadow's Bluebell 2, E. Jackson's (Stratford) Maggie 3, H C. Sampson's Mona. i, H. Purdie's (Waitara) Molly 5. PEDIGREE HEREFORD. Bull, since July, 1915: K. Suisted's (Oakura) Rauroa Envoy 11, by Lord Normanby—Active, 1 and cli. PET LAMB. Pet lamb: Maker Dick Jefl'cry (Bell Block) 1, Master Keith Sutton '(Yogeltown) 2.

COMPETITIONS. Hunter's champion jumping compctii tion, each horse to carry not less than 12st; challenge cup donated by Messrs Hawkens and Smith, to be won three times, also first prize £l2, second £fi third £2. A. and J. O'Donnell's (Manaia) Grey Star ' ] E. Short's (Feilding) -Scout'!!!.'!!! 2 A. G. Wood's Patronale 3 Previous winners. 1912 N. M- Patterson's ITaere 1913—X. M. Patterson's Macro 1014— R. \V. Brewer's Utility. 1915 H. Hassal's Micky Free 191G—Leo O'Neill's Mac 1917 E. Short's Scout. Ladies' hunters jumping competition (lady riders); first prize .CI, second CI third 10s. E. Short's Scout i L. Payne's (Lepperton) Toilet .... 2 H. D. Morrison's (Waverley) Maira 3 Pony jumping competition; ponies not over 14.2 hands that have not won a jumping competition; to be ridden bv boy or girl under 17 who have not won a jumping competition. C Paterson's (Kapuni) Mona 1 J. D. Mitchell's (Manaia) Princess 2 Miss Belle Knox's (Te Popo) Dick 3 Jumping - -..petition. steeplechase style ; first ~'. second £3, third £2. Leo O'Neill's (Urenni) Mack 1 A- G. Wood's Patronale 2 J. Northcott's Black Jack 3 MR. NEWTON KING'S EXHIBIT. As usual this display is to the front in all kinds of seeds, manures, etc. The "£" brand is well known throughout Taranaki and the yearly increasing sales of both seeds and manures is the best testimony as to its reliability and the satisfaction it gives to users. Messrs. Hursts and Sons' and Gallon's seeds have a world-wide reputation which is endorsed by the results obtained throughout Taranaki. Brides the usual collection of numerous varieties of seeds, etc.. there is on exhibition the well-known Cooper's and Little's sheep dips, Gav Son and Hewitt's drenches and all kinds of lubricating oils for farm machinery. pigmeals and ground grain in all stages. poultry meats, grit and groats for chickens. The output of chicken groats amounts to many tons yearly. Mr. Healy, in charge of Mr. King's seed and produce department, has made several experiments in autumn and winter feeds, and judging by those on exhibition, it proves that our Taranaki soil combined with first-class manures and seeds will produce wonderful results. Comprised in this display are various kinds of fodder plants growing in barrels, such as lucerne, Sudan grass and cowgniss, also samples of Japanese milled, Sudan grass. silver beet, Swiss chard, Cape barley and several varieties of mangels which al) tend to make a very interesliu" exhibit and an education to farmers. Mr. King has also on show a fine collection of potatoes grown by the now famous " £'• potato manure which gives a striking example of what can be grown in Taranaki. The main varieties displayed are J. G. Wilson, Maori Chief. Gamekeeper, Princess Victoria, Ohio, Robin Adair. Corc/'ition, and Commercial. To eomplet# a very interesting cvhihit there are a number of colored plates and photos taken from the original crops. which are well worth inspection. One feels after visiting this exhibit that Taranaki can hold its own with any portion of the Dominion in the growth of root and fodder crops.