PEOPLE'S DAY

Taranaki Daily News, 7 March 1919, Page 6

PEOPLE'S DAY

AT THE TARANAKI SHOW. A GREAT GATHERING. That the policy fortaulated some years ago and successfully carried out by Mrb. S. Ounuell, the president, and an enthusiastic baud of workers, in establishing the society on jjrounds of its own at V ai'.vakaiho was a. wise one is shown by tho fact that since the Taranaki Agricultural Society held its first show there three years ago it has never looked bad:. Despite war conditions each show has proved more successful than it? predecessor, and the society is now very m:y:h alive and probably the foremost •u Taranaki. The show just concluded v:as easily the best ever held under the of the society. Weather conditions yesterday were perfect, the day being an ideal one, consequently it was no surprise to find that there was a record attendance. The morning was devoted to inspecting the magnificent specimens of the different breeds of dairy cattle that were comfortably housed in the cattle pavilion, or inspecting the sheep pens, or the pigs. Quite a crowd lounrt interest in the arena, where the numerous horse events were being judged. Others also were interested in the machinery and implement displays, or list- aid* shows, which did good business. At about 2 p.m, when Mr. L. A. X.;i::n marshalled the grand parade, and the crowd's interest centred round the ring, ihe scene was a great one, the closely packed crowd standing several tiers Jeep. The gote takings also proven a record, for though the membersnip nn« mi-imsed, the gate takings showed ail of £l3 on last year-

The parade itself formed a splendid spwtac'se. It was admirably marshalled by Mr. L. A. Nolan, and it is certain that ;l better parade has never been seen on a New Plymouth showground, while it U questionable if a better one has ever been witnessed on any showground in the Dominion. As each section of cattle, headed by its champions, paraded round the ring, it made an imposing spectacle, which was enhanced when the stock wa.s lined up in front of the stand, with the bulls—magnificent animals—in front, and the females of each class in the rear. In all. over 100 head of cattle participated in the parade, representing a very large sum of money, and giving some idea of the importance of Taranaki's great wealth producers. Over 70 horses, either led. ridden or driven, also took part in the parade, the champions in the hack and harness elasse? both local horses—being given ovations.

At the conclusion of the parade, which took a considerable time, the jumping events were gone on with. Some splendid jumping was witnessed, particularly in the championship hunters, whieli was won bv a Xormanby-owned horse, and the steeplechase style event in which the well-known Tikorangi horseman, A. G. Woods, scored first and second with Whakamoa and Patronale. An innovation this year was the high jump, which proved very interesting, and produced some good jumping, the Hawera horse Blue Bell winning with the fine jump of sft 9ins,

As on the first, day, the arrangements for the conduct of the show were spier did, and everything was got off up to time, reflecting great credit on the responsible officials. The secretarial department, under the control of Mr. TV. P. Okev, was thoroughly efficient. The ladies had a very busy time with the catering, but came through the ordeal with flying colors, though towards the conclusion they were "eaten out.'' Nothing but praise was heard on all sides for the excellence of the catering, and that praise was well merited by Mrs. <T. S. Connett and her splendid hand of en-workers. Some idea of the assistance rendered the society by the ladies mav be gained from the fact that the takings at the luncheon and afternoon tea totalled £lB4 lis fld an increase of oveT £2, whilst the fruit and ice cream stall produced £B4 17s ftd—an increase of about £l9 on last year. Mr. C. Sadler had charge of the guessing competition, and did good business, realising over £2l. The results will be published on Saturday morning. The Citizens' Band. under Mr. F. W. 0. McLcod, rendered an excellent programme of music during the afternoon. On all sides were heard expressions of appreciation as to the excellence of the show, and members who had not visited the show for years expressed surprise and gratification at the orreat improvement. The president and officials came in for msfcy congratulations, A feature this y§ar Ts that the stewards assisting at the show covered the area extending from Mokau to Raliotn. showing how the interest, in the show has extended. The following are the results: The following are the additional awards:— CHAMPIONSHIPS. Saddle hack.—Mi?s May Sole's (Bell Block) The General. Harness horse—Beg. Skelton'a (Fitzroy) Lord Lincoln. Saddle pony.—R. Mcßae (Smart Road). Harness pony.—A. H. Jeffrey's (Bell Block) Roanv. THOROUGHBRED HORSESEntire.—J. Hook's -(Hawera) Guianforte, by Multiform—La Valere 1, J. Hawkin's Lord Multifid 2, PONTES Pony, under 11 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 11.—Miss and Mastor Nolan's Peggy 1, Allen Washer's (Avenue Road) -2. Pony, 13 to 14 hands high, to be ridden by a boy or girl under 15. R. Mcßae Road) 1, Chas. Paterson (Kapuni) 2. HACKS. Lady's hack, 15 hands or under, to be ridden by a lady.—Miss May Sole's (Bell Block) All Rain 1, R Bishop's (Bell Block) Hine Rangi 2, Miss B. Knox's (Tc Popo) Lorna Doone 3. Weight carrying hack up to 11 stone. —H. L. Abbott's (Waitara) Darnley 1, Miss May Sole's (Bell Block) All Rain 2, B. W. Harvey's (Waverlev) Braemar 3 Best paced ;>nd mannered hack, sound. —Miss May Sole's The General 1, H. L. Abbott's Darnley 2, 15. C. Stanley's (Hillsborough) Piastre 3. , HARNESS HORSE. Harness horse, over 15.1 hands, shown and driven in harness. —Reg. Skelton's (Fitzrny) Lady Lincoln 1, E. Hancock's (Eltham) Oliff 2, Tho» Perry's Duchess ii

Pony, under 12 hands- —A. E. Western (Manaia) Piriaka 1. Best trotting mare or gelding, to 1m driven in harness, speed, action and ap. pearance.—Rey Skelton's Lady Lincoln 1, G. H -Short's Handsome Lad 2, N. P. Curd's St. Garnet 3. Farmer'/) light harness horse.— Shelton's Lady Lincoln 1, Thos. Perry's Duchc=s 2, X. P. Curd's (Inglewood) StGarnet S. SECOND DAY COMPETITIONS. Hunters' champion jrtmping competition. 11 stone; first £l2, second £(j, third £2; .'il-'o challenge cup presented by acents Heather Blend Whisky Dintillers to be won three times —D. Crocker's (Normanbv) Mac 1, B. W. Harvey (Waverleyl 2, .1. Nort-hcote's (Urernri)' Mick 3Ponv jumping competition, ponies not over 13 1 hands; first £2, second £l. third .V.—Ghns. Patterson's (Kapuni) Nitnrod 1, Miss B. Knox's (Te Popo) Hick 2, J. Bretherton's (Toko) Sunbeam 3.

Jumping competition. steeplechase style; first £7. second £3,' third £2 A G. Wood's (Tikorangi) Whakamoa. 1. A G. Wood's Patronale 2, L. G. Pavne's (T.epportonl Toilet 3. High jump, first £S Ss. second £1 10«. —W. T. Bailey's (HawmO Blue Bell, sft 9in, 1, A- William's (Hawera) Tasman 2. CHAMPION DATRY COW, any breed or cross Dest dairy cow (any breed) to he judged by the judges ,of Jersey, Ayrshire, Friesian and dairy cattle division. -H C. Sampson (Hillsborough) 1, 0. H. Ferguson (Frankley Road) i, G. H, Bell (Oaiura) 3, C. W. Keube (Westtown) h.c GREEN FEED COMPETITIONS. Best crop millet.—W. S- Knuckey . (Waitara) 1, Taranaki Hospital Board 2. SHEEI'. Pet lmmba. —Florrie Hale (Avenue Road) 1, Phyllis Gudopp (We?town) 2, Keith Sutton (Vogeltowir '■), Ken Gudopp vh.c., A. Lister (Kraiiulej Road) h.c. BOYS' COW-JUDGING. If the entries received and the interest taken by the boys is any index of the popularity of the'boys' cow-judging competition the society has every reason to congratulate, itself on having included it in the catalogue; This competition is an important one, especially in a province where dairying and cow-selection play such a prominent part. No less than 74 boys faced the, judge, this number comparing very favorably with those received in similar competitions in other parts of the Dominion. In point of fact it would be safe to say that it constituted a record. The presence in the competition of a large number of High School pupils was the subject of much favorable comment. Several country schools were also represented, but next year there should be a large increase in .entries from the country. The boys showed a J;ood knowledge of their work, and after they had handed in their cards, Mr. F. Ranford, of Stratford, who adjudicated in the competition, gave a short and interesting address outlining his methods of awarding point?, and also giving reasons for any deductions. His kindness and appreciation were keenly appreciated, and at the conclusion lie was awarded a hearty vote of thanks. The results will not be known for a day or two, as the task of going through 74 score cards is no light one.