TARANAKI SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 March 1921, Page 8

TARANAKI SHOW.

PEOPLE'S DAY. \ A RECORD ATTENDANCE, AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS. There was a record attendance and fine weather yesterday for People’s Day at the Taranaki Agricultural Society’s Show at Waiwakaiho, a large crowd attending from town and country. The scene around the ringside when the grand parade was taking place was a very animated one, the sloping banks being crowded. During the afternoon the Citizens’ Band gave a bright programme of music.

The parade was a very fine one, and the marshalling was’ admirably carried out by Mr. L. A. Nolan. A special feature this year was provided by some magnificent fat cattle, giving an idea of what Taranaki is capable of in the grazing line. In dairy cattle it is questionable if a finer display could be made anywhere. Each section was headed by magnificent sires, alt champions and prize winners, and then followed the females in the same order, viz., Shorthorn, Friesian, Ayrshire and Jersey, the latter predominating. Tn all about 100 cattle were paraded. Then followed draught horses, carts and gigs, light harness hacks, and poni?s, the whole making a very imposing spectacle When drawn up in front of the stand. Judging of the various horse events had been proceeded with expeditiously during the morning, and was completed by the time of the parade. After that the jumping competitions engaged the attention of the public, and some splendid jumping was witnessed, especially in the champion jumping competition, tile £5O prize being won by the wellknown Feilding horse Hailstorm. The pony jumping provided considerable amusement. < The ladies, who have done so much to place the society in its present splendid position, again did good work in the catering and soft drinks stalls. They had a very hard time, their takings exceeding all prevails records. Despite the rush, the arrangements worked well, but it was evident from the crush at the doors that a separate exit will have to be provided. The success of the show was contributed to by the work of the president °f the society (Mr. W. B. Grant), who) takes a very keen interest in the society, and who has devoted much time to-the society during'the past few months, especially during the last fStr days. Mr. F. W. Okey, the secretary, also did splendid work. Following are the remaining awards and the results of the competitions:— V CATTLE. PEDIGREE JERSEYS. Best milk veins, udder and all combined; cow prior to July, 1917.—H. B. Lepper’s (Lepperton) Elf’s Beauty, by Prospera—Elf 1, Linn Bros.’ (Normanby) Victoria’s Farewell 2, G. McKenzie’s (Waitara) Waipiko Lena 3Best milk veins, udder and all combined; for 3 and 4-year-old animals.—Harry Salway’s (Bell Block) Eileen’s Treasure, by Beachland’s Commander— Majesty’s Eileen 2, W. J. Kendrick’s (Tariki) Salaunis 3.

DAIRY COWS, ANY BREED OR CROSS. Two f-QWS, any breed or cross; judged cn dairy type J?y the judges of the Jersey, Ayrshire, Friesian, and milking Shorthorn div’ • sion. First £2, cup valued £lO 10s presented by A. J. Luxton, and gold medal, second £2, third £l.—H. B. Lepper's Elf’s Beauty and Ivitte of St. Lambert's Queen 1, H. C. Sampson’s -(Hillsborough) Briar Lass and Zenith's Girl 2, <J. McKenzie’s (Waitara) Waipiko Lena and Metia 3. CHAMPION DAIRY COW. Any breed or cross, judged as above. First £3, E. Jackson’s £lO 10s cup and -gold medal, .second £2, third £1. —H. B. Lepper’s Elf's Beauty 1, Vernon Marx’s (Mangatoki) Alcartra Clothilda Pietje 2, W. Hall’s (Lepperton) Dewdrop of Brookside 3. ' FAT CATTLE. Judge: F. Besley, Whenuakura, Stewards: Messrs. S. Topless, E. D. Ansford, anff W. IV. Moller. Bullock, any age.—A. T. Wills (Hawera) 1, Taranaki Farmers’ Meat Company (Smart Rogd) 2, H. Middleton (Waverley) 3 and v.h.c. Cow, any age.—Chas. Sole (Wares) 1, H. Middleton 2 and 3. Steer, under 4 years.—A. T. Wills 1 and 2, H. Middleton 3 and v.h.c. Cow, under 4 years.—A. T. Wills I.' Helfer, three years and under.—H. ton 1 and 2. Two steers suitable for freezing.—Sole Bros. (New Plymouth) 1, H. Middleton 2 and 3, A. T. Wills v.h.c. COW JUDGING COMPETITIONS. The cow judging competitions for primary and secondary school pupils drew very large entries, about 100 boys and girls taking part and showing keen interest in their Work. Mr, F. Hanford was judge and will announce the results as soon as he caVi go through the cards—no light task. In the judging competition for amateurs, irrespective of age, there were twelve entries, the winner being D. Ballantyne, of the New. Plymouth High School, who has always taken a prominent place since the inception of the competition. Open to amateurs, irrespective of age.—D. Ballantyne (N.P. Boys’ High School) 1, W’m. Cottier (Stratford District High School) 2, K. O(idopp (New Plymouth), lan McMillan (Stratford District High School), and L. Pearce (N.P ? Boys’ High Schoo.) equal 3. HORSES. THE CHAMPIONS. Champion hack.—A. Mitchell's Tirau. Champion harness horse.—B. M. Skelton's Lady Lincoln. Champion harness pony.—Mrs. W. D. Linn's (Frankley Road) 'Darkey. PONIES. \ 11 l ands and under, ridden by boy or girl under 11. —L. A. Nolan’s Peggy 1, Reg. Topless’ (Urenui) Rasu 2, Thos. Mace’s (Kent Road) entry 3. Best boy rider.—Reg. Topless 1, L. A. Nolan 2. Pony over 11 hands and under 12 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 12 years. —C. Patterson’s (Kapuni) Flora 1, Miss Beatrice Martin's (Pukearuhe) Creamy 2, Miss W. Kurth’s (Barrett Road) Queenle 3. Best boy rider.—Master Paterson 1, Master Washer 2. Master Honeyfield 3. Pony, 12 hands and under 13 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 14.—Miss Beat- ! rice* Martin’s Creamy 1, Master Jack McGiv- | en's (New Plymouth) Tiny 2, C. Paterson's (Kapuni) Bonita 3. Best boy rider—J. McGiven 1, G. Pater- ) son 2. Pony, 13 hands and up to 13.3 hands, rid- , den by boy or girl under 15.—Miss Knox's (Te Popo) Nuki 1, Noel Hale’s (Hillsborough) Tommy 2, Miss L. Williams’ (Hurford Road) Fussie 3. Best boy rider.—fl. Patterson. Girl tlder: Twinv Manh. . ( * / . x tA

Pony over 13.3 hands and under 14.2,. ridden by boy or girl under 15.—J. Barraclough’s (Eltham) Dolly Gray 1, Thos. Motu Wipiti’s (Smart Road) Bonny Lass 2, Miss Gibson’s (New Plymouth) Lary 3. Be!3t boy rider.—H. McNeill. Pony 13.2 hands and under that are regularly ridden to school by school children.—C. Lister’s (Frankley Road) Scotty 1, F. L, Knuckey's (Waitara) Pretty Mickey 2. Best boy rider.—H. Bedford 1, C. Lister 2, J. Penwarden 3. , HACKS. Lady's hack, 15 hands or under, to be ridden by a lady.—Mrs. W. D. Fulton’s (Onaero) All Rain 1, W. Morton’s (Spotswood) Tim 2, W. McL. Dowie’s (Matapu) Fairy 3. Best paced and mannered hack.—Mrs K. Bekker's (Castlecliff) Breeze 1, D. Crocker’s (Normanby) Braeman 2, P. Sampson's (Sentry Hill) Jet Black 3. HARNESS PONIES. Pony, 12 to 13 hands.—Mrs. W. D. Linn’s Darkey 1, Miss Knox’s Nuki 2, F. L. Knuckey's (Waitara) Pretty Mickey 3. Pony, under 12 hands. —C. Paterson’s Flora I, W. J. Jury's (Spotswood) Sammy 2. HARNESS HORSE. Over 15.1 hands. —R. M. Skelton’s Lady Lincoln 1, T. Lihdsay’s (Inglewood) WUdwood Lass 2, Thos. Perry's (Mangatoki) Linda 3. Trotting mare or gelding, driven in harness. —R. M. Skelton’s Lady Lincoln 1, G. H. Short’s Handsome Lad 2, W. Scott’s Vanvura 3. Farmers' light harness horse.—R. M. Skelton's Lady Lincoln 1, W. Scott’s Vanvttra 2. Thus. Perry’s Linda 3. COMPETITIONS. Hunters’ champion jumping competition, not less than 12 stone. The Hawkins-Smith challenge cup will be awarded owner of horse or horses winning three years. First £5O, second £lO, third £5.—F. Land’s (Feilding) Hailstorm 1, Jas. Edwin’s (Motunui) Echo 2, W. J.' Simpson’s (Marton) Mac 3. . PREVIOUS WINNERS. 1911—N. M. Paterson’s Haere. 1913 — N. M. Paterson’s Haere. 1914 Brewer’s Utility. 1915 Hassal's Micky Free. 1916 O’Neil’s Mae. 1917 E. Short's Scout. 1918— O’Donnell’s Grey Star. Crocker's Mac. 1920—R. D. Climle’s Sandy. Pony jumping competition —C. Paterson’s Flora 1, C. Paterson's Bonita 2, F. L. Knuckey’s Pretty Micky 3. Jumping competition, steeplechase style. First £lO, second £4, third £2.—C. Paterson’s Glen Royal 1, F. Land’s Hailstorm 2, W. J. Simpson's Mac 3.