EGMONT SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 February 1919, Page 6

EGMONT SHOW.

PEOPLE'S DAY. RECORD GATHERING. Favored with perfect summer weather, there was a very large attendance at the Egmont A. and P. Show yesterday, People's Day. Though there was a huge crowdl there was very little congestion. As the time for the grand parade drew near and all eyes were centred on the arena it was possible to glean some idea of the concourse present-, and it was no surprise to learn that the gates were over £IOO more than last year, it being estimated by good judges that there were over 8000 present. The parade, which was ably marshalled by Mr. T. A. Winks, was a magnificent sight', and it is questionable if there has ever been a better display of cattle and horses in the arena. The champions led in each section. Lined up in front of the stand the display must have represented a comfortable fortune, and gave some idea of the importance to Taranaki of its wealth producers. The parade was cinematographed. Judging had been completed early in the forenoon, so that after the parade the ring was devoted to various competitions, which were closely followed by large crowds, tho jumping being of a high order. As on the first day, the arrangements were perfect, everything running smoothly, a tribute to the organising ability of the secretary, Mr. A. D. Perkins. Many appreciative remarks were made by visitors regarding the show, which must have been very gratifying to the president, Mr. A. L. Campbell, and his committee, who had worked hard and fully deserved the success achieved. The stewards all attended to theif duties faithfully, and in this connection the press steward, Mr. N. G. Nicholl, deserves special mention. The catering was in the capable hand? of Dustins, Ltd. Mr. E. Crabtree, Eltham, controlled the refreshment booth. The -Hawera Band, under Conductor Gould, rendered a pleasing programme of music, which found an appreciative audience. The competitions created keen interest, the crowd staying till the last, and some excellent jumping was witnessed. Indeed, in the big event, the judge (Mr. W. Wiatson, Master ton) characterised the jumping as out of the ordinary and the best he had ever seen. During the afternoon W. T. Bailey's Bluebell essayed to beat the record of sft. SJin. in the high jump, but failed. Following are the additional awards: MILCH COWS. Dairy cow, any breed, four years and over, in actual milk. —Fred Mills (Tokaora) 1 and 3, H. Hodge (Alton) 2 and v.h.c. Dairy heifer, since July, 1915, in actual milk.—W. R. Butler (Manaia) 1, A. A. Ward (Miro) 2, H. E. Johnson (Tokaora) 3. Dairy heifer, since July. IAI6.—W. Pollock (Stratford) 1, H. E. Johnson 2, W. Brady (Woodville) 3, O. McPhillips v.h.c. Two heifers, since July, 1916. H. E. Johnson 1. Two heifers, since July, 1917. H. E Johnson 1, W. Brady 2, Fred Mills 3. Pen of three hand-fed calves, fed on A J. Palmer's calf meal.—H. E. Johnson 1. BOYS* JUDGING COMPETITION. The judging of a Friesian by eight boys proved a verv interesting competition. The judge,' Mr. W. J. HaJI, of Thames, considered the comeptition was very good, some of the cards being exceptionally close, Bbowing that the boys were on the right track. He considered that the competition should be encouraged. At the conclusion he marked his card, demonstrating to the boys why \arious points were given and deducted The judge awarded the cow 72 points out of 100, and the prize-winners were as follows: Frank Mills (Normanbv) 75, 1; Roy Guy (Matapu), 76,2; Leslie Hansen (Manaia), 77, 3. SHEEP. Pet lamb in wool. —Mrs. W. Death (Eltham) 1, Mary Tomlinson (Ohangai) 2, Annie Tomlinson 3, B. C. Lysaght, (Hawera) v.h.c. HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. Entire, champion.—J. Hook (Hawera) b.h. Guianforte. Mare, champion.—H. Spratt (Hawera,' Ves talis. DRAUGHT. Entire, prior to August, 1916.—Hugh Middleton's (Waveriey) Meteor 1 and champion. Colt, since August, 1915. —E. Washer's (Okaiawa) Premier. Colt, since August, 1916. J. and T. Rhodes' (Castlecliff, Wanganui) Mack Challenger 1 and reserve, E. Washer 2. Colt, since August, 1917. J. Paul's (Stratford) Balthangie Standard 1 and Clydesdale Society's medal for best yearling or two-year-old colt bred by member of A. and P. Association. Draught mare, champion.—J. S. Johnstone's (Okaiawa) Thistle Brae, reserve E. Washer's (Okaiawa) Shepherdess. Mare and two of her progeny. —E. Washer 1, H. Middleton 2. SADDLE AND HARNESS HORSES. Hack. —Champion, S. Symes' (Waveriey) ; reserve, Major Samuel's (Wellington) El Arish. Harness horse.—Champion, J. Warrender (Eltham). LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. Mare or gelding, over 15.2. —A. McCracken (Manaia) 1. Mare or gelding, 15 hands and up to 15.2. J. Warrender (Eltham) 1 and ch., E. Hancock (Eltham) 2, Thomas Perry (Mangatoki) 3. Mare or gelding, under 15 hands and over 14 hands.—Thomas Perry 1. Mare or gelding, suitable for and driven by a lady.—J. Warrender 1, E. Hancock 2, A. McCracken 3. Mare or gelding, novice class.—J. Warrender 1, A. McCracken 2, A. I.ankow (Hawera) 3. Mare or gelding, best paced in harness, —E. Hancock 1, J. Warrender 2, A McCracken 3. Best turn-out, gig horse, harness, and gig.—E. Hancock 1, J. Warrender 2, T Perry 3. PONIES. Entire, under 12.2 hands.—John Forbes (Normanby) Fighting Mac I, Roy Hay ward (Hawera) 2. H. V. Field (Oaonui!

COMPETITIONS. Pony leaping, 13i hands.—J. Bretherton's (Toko) Sunbeam I, Daisy Bau- ; chop's (Tokaora) Shamrock 2, Amos Grant (Kaponga) 3. Best girl rider, under 15.—Daisy Bauchop . Best boy rider, under 15.—Roy Bailey. Hunting competition: First £ls, second £5 ss, third £2 2s; special prize rose bowl presented by J. J. Bryce, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. —D. Crocker's (Normanby) Mac ], J. Brice's (Martou) Bill 2, F. B. Doolaglfty's (Opunake) Hazel wood -*i. Pony leaping, 14% hands.—Miss Maud Williams' (Hawera) Companion 1, J. Bretherton's Sunbeam 2, C. Patterson's (lvapuni) 3. Ladies' hunting competition.—S. Symes' Osprey 1 and Duchess 3, F. B. Doolaglity's Hazelwood 2. ' Best lady rider.—Miss Brown (Hawera) . Jumping competition, steeplechase style.—Major Samuel's El Arish 1, F. B. Doolaglity's Hazelwood 2, W. J. Coates' (Lowgarth) Zephyr 3. Driving competition—F. Garrett (Opunake) 1, Father Doolaghty (Opunake) 2, C. Hopkins (Opunake) 3. DOG TRIALS. The four prize winners in the previous day's competitions gave an exhibition, which was followed closely, and the intelligent work of the canines earned frequent applause. The gold medal presented by Mr. J. R. Corrigan for best work resulted: M. M. Scott's Sweep Jr. 1, J. R. Corrigan's Marvel 2, F. Rolf's Mist 3, J. R. Corrigan's Tam 4. Mr. J. R. Corrigan afterwards gave an exhibition with two dogs.