CULT OF THE JERSEY.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 June 1922, Page 5

CULT OF THE JERSEY.

THE HOLLY OAK. SALE. SOME GOOP PRICES. That Taranaki is still recognised as the home of the Jersey was evidenced by the large crowd that attended the third annual sale held by Mr. J. Hale, the well-known Taranaki breeder, at his homestead, “Holly Oak,” Avenue Road, New Plymouth, yesterday. The beautiful cattle submitted and the spirited biding show that those who did attend appreciated the fact that Taranaki is still justly entitled to the reputation she has gained in the past. Mr. Hale has for years past been building up mainly with a view to obtaining the best butter fat production, while at the same time paying due regard to breed type and character, and the result of this was shown by the keen bidding and the high prices obtained for the cattle, despite the present financial stringency. Of the 33 submitted, all changed hands, the 19 heifers totalling 2258 guineas, an average of'll9 guineas, and the 14 bulls 718 guineas, an average of 51 guineas. The whole 33 lots realised 2976 guineas, an average of 90 guineas.

Top price was realised by the two-year-old heifer Holly Oaks Bonny, by Grannie’s Knight —Jersey Bank Treasure, which was purchased by Mr. S. C. Colmore Williams, of Dargaville, for . 230 guineas. This same buyer also secured a two-year-old heifer 'by the same ■ sire out of Sylph’s Maid for 206 gns., > whilst Mr. M. P. Reeve-Smith, of Aria, paid 201 gns. for a two-year-old heifer . by Exilium—Tuneful, and 180 gns. > for a two-year-old heifer by Beauty’s [ Beau—Katie’s Gem. Messrs. G. R. and H. Hutchinson, of Auckland, paid 193 gns. for a two-year-old Grannie’s Knight —Rose’s Glance heifer. A feature of the sale was the fact that bidders were present from all over the North Island and also from the South Island, ■ the bulk of the cattle being secured by ’ outsiders, particularly from Northern Wairoa and the King Country. The ! highest-priced 'bull was 100 gns., at i which the two-year-old Holly Oaks’ ‘ Superior Knight, by Grannie’s Knight— I Lady Superior, was bought by Mr. J. T. Shepherd, of Opunake. 1 The arrangements for the sale, which was conducted by Newton King, Ltd., were, as usual, of the high standard set • by North Taranaki auctioneers, the sale being held in a comfortably-seated mar- ■ quee. Mr. K. F. Kirk, who wielded > the hammer, was in excellent form. Details: — HEIFERS. Holly Gaks Lass, by Beauty’s Beau —Lucky Lass, calved January, 1920; A. Hale (Hillsborough), 82 gns. Holly Oaks Fair Maid, by Grannie’s .Knight —-Princess Maid, calved July, 1920; W. F. Mundt (Mangaroa, Bay of Plenty), 75 guineas. Holly Oaks 80-peep, by Grannie's . Knight—Princess Dulcie, calved July, 1920; M. V. Reeve-Smith (Aria), 85 gns. ■ Holly Oaks Merry Mona, by Grannie's , Knight—Merry Madam, calved August, 1920; N. Early (Te Kuiti), 70 gns. Holly Oaks Fairy, by Beauty’s Beau " —Katie’s Gem, calved Nov., 1919; M. V. , Reeve-Smith (Aria), ISO gns. Holly Oak’s 'Favorite, by Exilium— Tuneful, calved April, 1920; M. V. Reeve-Smith, 201 gns. Holly Oak’s Apmyra, by Grannie’s ' Knight—Treasure's Beauty, calved May, 1920; M. V. Reeve-Smith, 85 gns. Hotly Oik’s Silvery, by Grannie's Knight—Rose’s Glance, calved July, 1920; G. R. & H. Hutchinson (Auckland), 103 gns. . , Holly Oak’s Florence, by Grannie s Knight —Pretty Florrie; calved July 1020; H. u. Addenbrooke (Uruti), 03 gns. . Holly Oak’s Sisyphus, by Grannie s Knight—Sylph's Maid; S. C. Colmore Williams (Dargaville), 200 gns. Holly Oak’s Progress, by Grannie s Knight—Sweet Peerless, calved Sept., 1920; A. J. Miller (Uruti), 72 gns. Holly Oak’s Bonny, by Grannie’s Knight—Jersey Bank Treasure; S. C. Colmore-'Williarns (Dargaville), 230 gns. Holly Oak’s Laura, by Grannies | Knight—Laureate, calved Feb., 1920; A. Hale (Hillsborough), 87 gns. Holly Oak’S Princess, by Grannie s Knight —Ravenswood Princess, calved Dec., 1919; R. Dean (Te Kuiti), 111 gns. Holly Oak’s Primrose, by Grannie's Knight—Dark Prim, calved April 1920; G. R. and H. Hutchinson (Auckland), 162 gns. Fanev Maid, by Grannie’s KnightSignal’s Fancy, calved June, 1919; A. J. Miller (Uruti), 74 gns. Holty Oak’s Genveve, by Grannie s Knight—Genoa’s Pride, calved Sept., 1920; G. B. Hull (Wellington). 85 gns. Holly Oak’s Prairie Maid, by Grannie's Knight—Merry "Violet, calved June, 1920- M. V. Reeve-Smith, 73 gns. _ , Holly Oak’s Alma, by Crannies Knight-Darkie’s Pet, calved April, 1920; W. P. Begg (Dargaville), 130 gns. BULLS. Holly Oak’s Avis, by Grannie’s E vfr a r7’ “ B lfoUy Oak’s Gander, by Grannie s Knight—Anscorine, calved September 1920 —R. Dean (Te Kuiti), 30 guineas. . Holly Oak’s Adjutant by Knight—Treasure’s Beauty.—J. H. \erry, 42 guineas. . Holly Oak’s Superior Knight, by Grannie’s Knight-Lady Superior, calved August. F. Shepherd (Opunake), 100 guineas. Holly Oak’s First Salute, by Grannie’s Knight—Jersey Bank Treasure, calved February, 1921. —E. M. Peffers (Feilding), 85 guineas. Holly Oak’s General, by Meadowdale General—Ravenswood Princess, born December, 1620.—H. Knowles (lanki). 25 guineas. I Holly Oak’s Signysian, by Grannie s Knight—Signal’s Queen, calved November, 1920. —F. MeGivera (Te Awamutu), 90 guineas. , _ Holly Oak’s Bold Boy, by Grannie s Knight—Laureate, born Decembei, q 920.—Me Alley Bros. (Hunterville), Go guineas. __ | Holly Oak's Harvest King, by Grannie’s Knight —Jersey Bank Pretty.—B. B. Zureher (Longburu), 50 guineas. Holly Oak’s Empyrean, by Genoa s Master—Signal’s Lass, calved December, 1920.—R. G. Dalziell (Hunterville). 22 guineas. Holly Oak’s General Salute, by Grannie’s Knight—Darkies Pet—F. Green (Midhirst), 58 guineas. Holly Oak’s Prospero, by Meadow vale General Daisy—Pretty !>ass, calved January, 1920.—J. Klenner (Kaimata), 30 guineas. „ , , Holly Oak’s Rossini, by Meadowvalc General Daisy—Rosarina, calved January, 1921.—J. Crockett (Omata), 35 guineas. Holly Oak’s Trombone, by Meadowvale General Daisy—Tuneful, calved May, 1921.—J. R- McDonald (Levin), 57 guineM. I