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STRATFORD SHOW

PEOPLE'S DAY. A VERY LARGE ATTENDANCE. INTERESTING COMPETITIONS. ' The officials who have worked so hard and enthusiastically right from the inception of the Stratford A. and P. Society, and particularly during the last few months in connection with the Show that concluded yesterday, must surely feel recompensed for their labor by the undoubted success that they achieved. For from every point of view the Show must be regarded as the most successful yet held. The entries, particularly of dairy cattle, were of very high' quality, and • are a tribute to the progressive policy adopted Try the Association in giving liberal prize-money, a policy made possible of fulfilment by the splendid support accorded the committee by the town and district. With the splendid entries as revealed by a casual glance at ,tho stock, horses, dogs, and tout ensemble that comprised the Show, and the interest manifested in the Society throughout the province, it was generally recognised that all that was required to bring a record attendance was fine weather. Though the weather on Wednesday night was none too promising it cleared yesterday morning and the hopes of a large attendance wero wore than realised, for the people came from all parts of Taranaki by trap, car, and train, until by the time of the grand parade, when practically all eyes were centred on the ring, some idea could be gleaned of the vast attendance, and it was no surprise to hear that the gate had exceeded that of last year by over £BO, and this despite the fact that the membership had increased. The grand parade was a magnificent sight, and it is doubtful if it could be excelled anywhere in the Dominion. First came the Jerseys, with the champions, and then the prize-winners in each class in succession. As' they passed their quality could not but be manifest to even the casual observer. The same remark applies to the Holstein, Shorthorn, Ayrshires, and crossbreds, who followed in that order,, until over Ilk) were in the ring, giving some idea of« Stratford's importance as the centre of p. great dairying industry. Then followed the horses, thoroughbreds, draughts, saddle, harness, and ponies in that order, a touch of amusement being provided by the sight of a little terrier which participated in the parade perched on the back of a prancing pony staHion owned by Mr. B. Vinsen. When lined up in their various classes facing the grandstand, the whole made a most impressive spectacle. The parade passed off without a hitch, being splendidly marshalled by Mr. A. Stewart, Mr. R. M. Phillips being assistant mnrshall. | The various competitions in the arena proved very interesting, and were watched by crowds. Some of the jumping was very good, though there were one or two amusing episodes, particularly, when a horse propped at the water jump with the result that its rider, who is not unknown in football circles • in Wanganut and Taranaki, continued his journey, landing in a sitting posture iin the water. The antics of some of the ponies in the pony jump also created considerable amusement, one small pony ridden by a very small boy gaining considerable applause for its fine efforts. Mr- S. Symes won the open event with Osprey and Duchess, which he rode himself, and the lady hunters' competition with Duchess and Osprey, rloth ridden by Miss The steeplechase style was won by the Rev. M- B. Doolaghty's (Opunake) Hazelwood. The high'jump proved rather disappointing, being won by Mr. E. L'nson's Echo. The homa industries and fancywork section proved irresistible to the ladies. In both of them there were splendid entries. Mr. J. Sutherland who judged the fancywork and needlework was very pleased with the work.. The various trade exhibits were all •■■.'ell patronised and appeared to be doing -atisfactory business, whjlst the side- ! ■ how men had a great time. Those in charge of the catering ■ lopartment had a very busy time, but . proved equal to the ■ occasion, though j xit times the accommodation was taxed I i" its utmost. J As on the first day, the secretary hai j -he work of his department right tip ti ; ihe moment. Mr. A. .T. Barr deserve: i ro be congratulated on the successl'u [ :nanner in which he organised his firs | show, and the results prove the wisdon j nf the committee in appointing him ti I the position. He is certainly the righ j man in the right place. Mr S Ward, ai usual, rendered valuable assistance ii 'his department. Mr. R. Dingle, th< president, was most assiduous in his at tention to visitors and exhibitors, win speak in high terms of the vrealmen accorded them. He was ably supports by all the officials. A splendid programme of music ren dered by Rogers' Orchestra, under thi baton of Mr. C. H. Rogers, added greath to the enjoyment of the afternoon, an( was much appreciated. The Jersey bull, Achievement o Willowbank, which won the £SO prizi at the Show yesterday was owned an< bred by Mr. P. Ranford. The bull hai had an unbroken record in the show rinj since he was a two-year-old, having beej first and champion on every occasion hi was shown, including the' Paimer.stor North Show, which is the largest in th< Dominion. That the £SO prize, on th< 'first occasion on which it was offered should be won by a local breeder is vrtrv gratifying, a.nd speaks well for the standard of the Jersey breed in Strat' ford. Achievement of Willowbank is of the same strain as Mr. H, E. Watson's Meaddwbrook. THE PRIZE LIST. The following are the additional awards:— DRAUGHT JHORSES. Colt, 2yrs: J. Paul's (Stratford) Ballhangie Standard 1. Pair milk wagon liorses: S. Gadsby's (Stratford) Knight and Prince 1, J. R. Willis' (Stratford) Glen and Bella 2. Pair artillery hdrses, one ridden and the other led: S. Gadsby's Knight and Prince 1, J. R. Willis' Glen and Bella 2. Mare or gelding, in regular work, up to 1 ton, shown in spring dray or carrier's cart: Thos Perry 1 and 2. Milk cart horse up to 15cwt.: C. A. Clarke's (Hawera) Dinah 1, Thos Perrv 2, S. Gadsby 3. Milk cart horse, up to lOcwt., must be bona fide supplier to factory: S. Gadsby's Prince 1, A. H. Huggett'a Dick 2, P. J.. Q'Geuaas't Mas 3,

Farmers' utility horse: S. Gadsby's Prince 1, R. Ritchie's (Inglewood) Priiice 2, P. Strachurski's (New Plymouth) Nugget 3. THOROUGHBRED HORSES. Stallion, 3 years or over: John H. Whitaker's (Stratford) Gazeley, by Grev Leg—Lygia, 1 and champ.; W. T. Bailey's Bisogne, by Bezonian—St. Evant>eline, 2; J. Taylor's Lord Multilid, by Birkenhead—Mullipa Lady New 3. Stallion, two years: Chas. Ruscoe's (Stratford) Rapid Fire, by Campfire, 1. PONY STALLION. Pony stallion, 2yrs or over, 13 hands: L. Butler's (Inglewood) Bonny Kiltie 1, Bert Vinson's (Stratford) Cock o' the North 2, L. Collins' (Stratford) Happy Jack 3. HARNESS PONIES. Harness pony, 11.2 and under 13.2 hands: Miss B. Knox's (Te Popo) Mike 1, VV. D. Linn's (Frankley Road) Darkey 2, ,T. Barraelough's (Eltham) 3. Harness pony, 11.2 and under 14,2 hands: Mrs. J. E. Anderson's (Whanga- ■ inomona) Mickey 1 and champ., Miss B. Knox's Mike 2, W. D. Linn's Darkey 3. Best turn-out, from ponies from 11.2 to 1 13.2 hands, pony, gig and harness, to be judged: J. Barraclough 1, C. Paterson ; (Kapuni) 2. i HARNESS HORSES. Mare or gelding,' 15.2 hands or over: Reg. Skelton's (Fitzroy) Lady Lincoln 1 and champ., J. Uhlenberg's (Waipuku) Mae 2, W. J. Walsh's (Tariki) Prince 3. Mare or gelding, 'ls hands and under 15.2 hands: Thos. Kerry's Duchess 1, G. H. Short's (New Plymouth) Handsome Lad 2. Mare or gelding, 14.2 to 15 hands: G. H. Short's (New Plymouth) Handsome Lad 1, Thos. Perry's Victor 2, T- Paul's (Lepperton) Toby 3. Novice Harness Horses: J. Uhlenberg's Mac I, W. J. Walsh's Prince 2, G. A. Tipler's (Midhirst) entry 3. Best turn-out:. G. H. Short's Handsome Lad 1, Reg. Skelton's Lady Lincoln 2, W. J. Walsh's Prince 3. Best trotting mare or gelding: Reg, Skelton's Lady Lincoln 1, Thos. Perry's Duchess 2. Trotting marc or gelding, open to all horses that nave never won a first prize at an A. and P. Show: G. A. Tipler 1 J. Uhlenberg 2. In harnesV horses, the championship was awarded to H. Skelton's (Fitzroy) Lady Lincoln, with G. H. Short's (New Plymouth) Handsome Lad reserve. In saddle horses the championship was awarded to L. Strachan's (Wanganui) Mode, with C. Paterson's (Kapuni) Tofua reserve. CATTLE. In the Fri'esian section, Mr. C. Campobeli's Rose Bowl was aunexed for the first. Time by Mr. L. Hitchcock, of Manaia; In the cross grade section, protests were entered in two of the classes and the award now reads:— Cow, calved since July, 1916.—P. E. Garvey's (Stratford) Daisy 1, W. H. fiutledge's (Midhirst) Star, 2. Heifer, since July, Ml7_p e Garvev 1 and 2, W. H. Rutledge 3. DOGS. The following additional awards were given:— Harriers.—Dogs, open, and bitches, open: E. P. Symes, Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club (Waverley) 1. * Pair of last season's puppies, bitches: E. P. Symes 1. Best dog for stud purposes: E. P. Symes 1. In Irish terriers, bitches, Miss Gainey (Wanganui) received four firsts. t Special Classes. Specials were awarded as follows: Greyhounds: Thos. H. Trask's (Hawera) Moreykoff. Pointers: T. E. Mills' (Wanganui) SaiJor. , Irish setters: C. H. Prince's (Wanganui) Master Rhcola. Gordon setters: J.' D. Willis' (New Plymouth) Brae Lady. Gun dogs: J. D. Willis' Brae' Lady and Brae Digger. Collies, smooth coated: W. Holmes (Stratford) Jock.

! Collies, bearded: Miss D. Cuthbertson's (Stratford) Merry Andrew. , Working collies: W. Holmos' Fly. j Cocker spaniels, black: Stewart and t Landsperg's (Normanby) Lockie. i Fox terriers (smooth): C. A. C. Wood- , ford's (Wellington) Showman. t Irish terriers: J. R. L. Stanford's ! Tawny. Thatch. i Airedale terriers: A. S. Brown (WelJ lington) Wombat. • Pugs, fawn: D. McGonagle's (Wanga- ' nui) Range. ' The prize for exhibitors gaming most points in dog classes was won by Miss Cuthbertson (Stratford), Mrs. J. D. Wil- ; lis (New Plymouth) being second, and ; Mr J. Prentice (Wellington) third. I Best crate with dog in it winning at show. J. C. Hardie (Auckland). | ' CHALLENGES. i Challenge for N.Z. bred dogs: John , Prentice's (Wellington) Maidstone Peace. - Fox terriers: J. C. Hardie's (Auckland) i 'Brian Bickford, challenge and special. ! Bull dogs: Kastall and Collins' (Weli lington) Peacemaker's Ambition. ■ GUN DOGS. Dogs, open: J. D. Willis 1/H. Masters J. D. Willis received the following specials in the dog classes:Best Gordon setter in show. I Best gun dog in show. Best gun bitch in show. For most points in dog classes. For best setter in show. COMPETITIONS* Open hunters' competition, not less than 1-2 stone: first £3 3s, second £1 Is.—Stan Symes' (Waverley) Osprey 1, Stan Symes' Duchess 2, Jas. Edwin's (Waihi) Moke Moke 3. Maiden hunters' competition: first £3 3s, second £1 Is.—F. Atkins' (Kapuni) Entry 1, E. Scott's (Kapuni) Prince Paul 2. Lady hunters' competition: first £3 3s, second £1 Is.—Stan Symes' Duchess 1, Stan Symes' Osprey 2. Both were ridden by Miss Brown. Leaping competition, steeplechase style, not less than 11 stone, Association cup.—Rev. M. B. Doolaghty's (Opunake) Hazelwood 1, E. Mason's (Sentry Hill) Echo 2. High jump: first £4 4s, second £2 2s. —E. Mason's Echo 1. Open riders' competition, not less than 21 s*pne.—D, Crocker's (Normanby) 1

Argo 1, F. Atkins (Kapuni) 2. Beat gentleman rider.—S. Symes 1, D. Crocker 2. Pony leaping competition.—L. David's (Kapuni) Opossum 1, Miss B. Knox's (Te Popo) Dick 2. JUVENILE JUDGING* COMPETITION. The juvenile judging competition attracted over SO entries, and the boys showed great keenness in their work and also an intelligent appreciation of the points of the Jersey cow. The judge, Mr. IT. W. Booth, of Carterton, first marked a card and the boys had to murk a card similarly, giving the reasons for their points. The judge said that the remarks given by the. lads showed that the earlier training had left its mark on them, and that the lads had a grasp of n good many of the essential parts of a good Jersey cow. The second boy's points were closer to the judge's, but bis general remarks were not so good. Results (judge's card 81): A. Papps 83 points, 1; B. Wilmhurst 83 points, 2; L. McCluggage 85% points, 3; B. Boyle 87* points, 4. J

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Taranaki Daily News, 28 November 1919, Page 6

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STRATFORD SHOW Taranaki Daily News, 28 November 1919, Page 6

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