MASTERTON A. AND P. SHOW.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIII, Issue 7970, 22 February 1906, Page 6

MASTERTON A. AND P. SHOW.

PEOPLE'S DAY.

A BRILLIANT GATHERING.

RECORD ATTENDANCE,

"People's Day" at the Masterton , Showgrounds yesterday was no ex- j ception to the general rule, being in evory way a most dec'ded success. Better weather than *bat which prevailed yesterday could not have been wished for. It was warm and sunny, and altogether delightful. The ladies availed themselves of the opportunity to come out in their latest frocks, and to do justifco to the gathering. It was, indeed, a brilliant gathering. The attendance ■was estimated at over 8,000 people. which constitutes a reccrd in the annals of the Association. 'lhe large grandstands, nar&hlo of holding over 3.000 peunle, were taxed to their utmost capacity. The special trains from North and South brought 2,000 visitors, and, shortly after midday, visitors from town and country began to "stream'' on to the grounds. At 3 o'clock the crowd was at its largest. There was not a. hitch in the whole of yesterday's proceedings.. Tho remainder of the judgiug was completed early, and the judges appeared to have given every satisfaction to the exhibitors. During the a'ternoon the Produce Hall was a source of considerable interest, and visitors expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the quantity and quality of the exhibits. The numerous competitions -in the "ring" wer <•,. of oourse, of tho greatest interest to the maiu body of sightseers. Mr G. R. Sykes (Sec retaryj ably assisted by Mr J. B. Emmeft, had all the arrangements ' complete. The various stewards Y.», carried out their numerous duties in ?l ' ■an fctflcient manner, and thus helped 1 a great measure towards the success of the Show. An excellent luncheon was nrovided, under the management of Mr Shout,'the wpllknovvn Wellington caterer Sideshows were on , the grounds) "in galore,"and all appeared to receive a shore of the public patronage. HORSES. 'lhe judging of the horses exhibited was concluded yesterday. The championship draught atallion waa secured by H. McDonald's Lord Elderelie, the champion Ally by R. Tanner's Miss Macauley, and the gelding by G. A. Gammon's and Co.s Sir Joseph, The foal classes in draughts were very good, but the mares were only fair. The geldings were an extra good class, and Mr W. D. Watson's team of three plough horses, which secured the first prize, was mentioned as being an extra good team. Mr C, F. Vallance's mount in the gentleman's back class secured the prize for the best paced ha"k, and in the ladles* division, the successful compotitor was Mrs R. L. Levin. Ail the driving and riding competitions in the arena were watched by the large orowd with great interest. SHEEP. The pen of Ave fat sheep suitable for export, which were judged, alive, on the first day, were killed and cut up and judged dead yesterday. No sheep in this-competition could be under 541bs dead weight, and the winner was the one showing the greatest profit per lb. The following were the awards yesterday, half weight of each carcase being in parentheses, and the profits shown being that on half a sheep:—J. F. Beokler, 38 9%d (35J£lbs), 1; Gray Bros., -2s 10% d (36M!bs), 2; W. JRayner, 3s DOGS. The show of dogs was not a very large one, and on quality the exhibits did not compare with former years. The prizes awarded extended over s number of exhibtors. PRODUCE. The exhibits in farm produce v/ere. of good quality throughout. Although few\ in number the quality of the farm seeds were good, <md Dagg Bros, were the principal exhibitors. A feature of the Show \yas the exhibits in potatoes. None of these had the least taint of the dreaded blight about them, and the judge was loud in his praise regarding this portion of the Show. Mr T. R. Wilton, who gained the prize in any variety of potatoes, showed the famous rNorthern Star class. Speaking of the butter in boxes for export, the judge (Mr D. Dickie) said if was a pity that there were not more exhibitors, but what there was was tit to be exhibited anywhere. The body and texture of the butter was nicely got up, and it was of floe quality, and good flavour. The butter for local consumption was good, and equal to that exhibited for export. The table butter and cheese were of a high-quality. HORTICULTURAL. The judge's opinion regarding the horticultural exhibits was that they were a good class, notably the potatoes. He was very favourably impressed with the children's bouquets aid buttonholes. COMPETITIONS. The mucbine sheep Sboarine compatitioa proved a source of considerable interest for some time. It was won by A. Brightwell, who got through hia three sheep in 9min Ogee. Tlio shearing was fair, ouly, and not Tip to that of'previous years. Although tho numerous events in the ring comprised riding, driving and walking competitions. the greatest iuterest was manifested in the champion jumping competition, whioh brought out Bomo excellent jumpers. 'lhe display was a ; good one, and Mr (J. F. Moore's Mignon proved the winner. That the win was a popular one was demonstrated by the loud applause every time the horse cleared n jump. Mignon had a keen rival !n H. J. McNiven's Pickpocket, who won the event last year. 'MrJas, Egan's No Hope, another good jumper, was third. In the cousolatioo jumping competition, Pickpocket gained the judge's deoiflion.jJ

PRIZES AWARDED,

CATTLE. Dairy Cattle—(Judge, Mr W. D. Harkneas).— Dairy cow in milk, purebreds not allowed to compete: Mrs A. Geange 1, W. T. Dixon 2, W. Falconer ho. Dairy cow in milk, any purebred: W. Faluoner 1 and 2. Heifer, any purebred: S. K. Lancaster 1. HORSES. | Ponies.—Pony, under 11 hands: Miss N. Pharazyn 1, C. Tuily 2, C. Vallance 3. Pony, 11 bands and under 12 hands: J. Grant 1, Miss M. Mace 2, Master 1-1. McKenzie 3. Pony, 12 hands atid under.l 3 hands: Holmes Warren 1, E. Yates 2, Miss Bessie Turner 3. Pony, 1.3 hands and under 14.2 hands: C. Vallance 1, Master Roy Mace 2. 11, James 3. Best girl rider: Miss Zona Vallance 1, Miss Molly Mace 2, Mies Cruickshank 3. Best boy rider: Muster Fred Hoult 1, Master G. Doane 2, Maetor Donald Grant 3. Boar, nolo pony: E. Mauusell 1, R. Levin 2, W. Brooks 3. Mjrses and Ponies in Harness.—Pair ot buggy boraos: J. Mcßae 1, C. Vallance 2, Williams Brothers 3. Pair auggy ponies: Mis J. Ruther/ord 1. Wairarnpa Farmers' Co-operative Association 2, Wainohn To lluki 3. Pair buggy ponies, 13.3 hands or under: Mrs F. Welch's 1, Fred Mocre 2, W. Red mond 3. Single buggy horse: W. Walson 1. A. Cave 2, C. Vallance 3. Single harness pony 14.2 han;ls or under: F. Carey 1, F. Shaw 2. Gig horse: R. Buiok 1, B. Honlt and Sons 2, Gray Bros 3. Single harness horse: J. McGrath 1, J Murphy 2, J. Parsons 3. Pony in harness, 13 hands and undeij 14.2 bands: Mrs G. Perry 1, <Dr A. Hoaking 2, 0 Wall 3. Pony in harness, under 13 hands: A. Stempa 1, H. Percy 2, Mrs P. Bland 3. Best turnout: J. McGrath 1, Dr A. Hosking 2. Best lady rider, side-saddle: Mifs Jessie Campbell 1, Miss E. Paul 2, Miss L. Moore 3. Best lady rider, reform dress: Miss Jessie Campbell 1, Miss Stewart 2, Miss Warren 3. Best lady rider: Miss Jessie Campbell 1. Saddle Horses.—■ Cob: Holmes Warren 1, R. Beetbam 2, S. McLeod 3, Hack, to carry list: C. Vallance 1, W, Pyfce 2, J. Grants. Hack, to carry 13st: R. Buick 1, F. Blatchford 2, Donald McKenzie 3. Weightcarrying hack, co cuiry 15et: D. McKenzie 1, Dr Hunter 2, W. Buick 3. Mare or gelding, suitable for cavalry purposes: W. Watson T, J. Egan 2, G. Ran by 3. Lady's Hack: Mrs R. Levin 1, T. Kennedy 2, Trustees late D. McMaster 3. Farm Horses. —-Gelding, in regular work: G. Gamman and Co. 1 and cb, W. Watson 2, A. Cave 3, McGregor Bros. vho. Team of two plough horses: W. Watson 1, MoGregor Bros 2. Team of three plough horses: W. Watson 1. Heavy gelding or mare: Angus Fraser 1, J. McKillop 2, Dagg Bros 3. Pair of brake horses: J. Cruickshank and Co, Farmers' trap horse. E. Yates 1, H. Preston 2, J. Grant 3, W. Pyke vho. Pbir lorry horses: W. Watson I. W. Buick 2. Tradesman's single horae and delivery cart: F. Ilolloway 1, Ogilvy and Son 2 and 3. PRODUCE. Judges—Agricultural Produce: Mr F. flodson, Wellington. Dairy . Produce: Mr D. Dickie, late Government Grader. Bread, Cakes and Scones: Mr J. Mackay, Masterton. Knitting: Mrs F. Lewis. Horticultural: Mr G. Glen. Superintendent City Reserves, Welling- i ton. i Farm Produce and Industrial Ex-hibits.-—Butter in boxes, for export: Mauriceville Dairy ' Company 1, Masterton Co-operative E>airy Company 2, Norsewood Co-operative Dairy Company 3, Alpha Dairy Faotory,' Ormondville, vho. Butter in boxes, for looal consumption: Norsewood Co-operative Dairy Company 1, Mrs A. Pike 2, Masterton Dairy. Company 3. Table buttei: Norsewood 00-op°rative Dairy Company 1, Mrs R. Wilton 2, Mrs 0. Wall 3, Mrs J. McGregor vho, Mrs H. Hey ward ho. Cheese: Rongokokako Dairy Company 1, Rook Inlet Dairy Faotory 2 and vhc, Te Wbiti Dairy Faotory 3. Home-made and home-baked bread: Mrs J. MoKenzie I, Miss Loader 2. Mrs G. Baker 3. Home-made and home-baked bread : Miss Hanlon 1, Miss Loader 2, Miss N. Mason 3. Home-made and home-baked "brown" bread : Mrs T. Walker 1, Mra F. Kerr 2, Mrs R. Taifc 3. Home-made and home based scones: Miss J. Wyeth 1, Miss 8. Tankersloy 2, Mrs J. McXenzie 3. One fruit cake: Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs H. Hey ward 2. One seed cake: Mrs H. Wood 1, Miss Lett 2. One dressed fowl: Mrs J. Mead 1, Miss Stuckey 2. Honey, in comb: Groves Bros, I and 2. Honey, in transparent jars: Groves Bros 1, W. Piatt 2. (Jne pair knitted socks, -ribbed: Mrs N. Poison 1, Mrs J. Ewart 2, Mrs G. McHattie 3. One pair knitted socks, plain: Mrs G. McHattie 3, Miss M. Donald 2, Miss J. Morrison 3. One bushel oats, white, long: PV Blatcfiford 1. One bushel oats, white, short: Dagg Bros 1. One bushel oats, black: J. Blachford 1 and 2. One bushel oats, grey: Dagg Bros 1 and 2. One bushel wheat, spring: Dagg Bros 1. One bushel peas, Yorkshire Hero: Daag Bros 1. Une bushel rye corn: Dagg Bros 1. One bushel rye grass: Dagg Bros 1 and 2. One bushel cocksfoot: Dagg Bros 1 and 2, 301b Potatoes, Early Rose: T. Wilton I, Eric Wilton 2. 301b Potatoes, Beauty of Hebron: T. Wilton 1, A. Moody 2. 301b Potatoes, Up-to-Date: A. Moody 1, Miss May Dorset 2. 301b Potatoes, any other variety: T. Wiltoi 1, A. Moody 2. One bushel oats, black: J. Blatdhford 1. One bushel barley, Cape: J. Croiokshank and Co. One sack rye grass: J. Cruickshank and Co. One sack cocksfoot: J. Cruickshank and Best flayed and best conditioned hides: Ogilvie and Sons 1, W. Morris and Sons 2. Best flayed and beat saved sbeeoekina: W. Morris and Sons 1, Ogilvie and Sons 2. HORTICULTURAL. Judge, Mr G. F. Qlen (Superintendent City Reserves; Wellington). Collection of 24 potatoes: A. Moody 1, Miss May Dorset 2. Collection of Vegetables: R.* Cook 1, M. Caselberg 2. Two cucumbers: R. Cook 1. Two cabbages: J. Henry 1, A. MoLeod 2. Two cauliflowers: A. MoLeod 1, K. Oook 2. Six turnips: R. Cools 1, Miss May Dorset 2. Six oarrota: B. Cook 1, Kathleen Evans 2. Two lettuces;

R. Cook 2. Twelve tomatoes: R. Cook 1. Twenty-five pods peas: J. Lane 1, R. Cook 2. Twenty-five pode French beans: R. Cook 1, M. Caselberg 2. Twenty-five pods runner beans: M. Caselbbrg 1, R. Cook 2. Six onions, by weight: G. McK. Drummond 1, J. Carpenter 2. Iwo marrows: W. Dixon 1, I\. Oook 2. Six nectarines: J. Alpasis 1. Twelve plum?, dessert: J. .Alpass 1, and 2. Twelve plums, culinary: J. A 1 pass 1, M. Caselberg 2. Six pears: J. Alpass 1 and 2. Twelve apples, dessert: J. Alpass 1. Six apples, dessert: J. Alpass 1 and 2. Twelve apples, culinary: M. Caselberg 1, J. Alpass 2, Two bunches of hothouse graphs: J. Aloass 1, M. Cadolbsrg 2 Collection of fruits: J. Alpass 1. Collection of three buttonhole bouquets: Misß Olive Richards 1, Mrs H. T. Wood 2, Miss Zoe Holmes c. Hand bouquet: Mrs H. T. Wood 1 and 2, Mit-s Zoe Holmes 0. Four distinct species of foliage plants: Mrs H. T. Wood 1 and 2. Four varieties of plauts in bloom: | Mrs 11. 'S. Wood 1. I Children's Classes, —Bouquet: V. Casi'lbfirg 1, Alex. McKenzie 2, Madge Town send 3. Hnsket of flowers: V. Caselberg 1, Madge TowiWM'd 2, Vase of flowers: Ndlie Robovteoi) 1. Dorothy JenkiuKon 2. Collectio>: of sweet ppas: Mifa M. (Jaeelhurcj 1, Mauriceville School 2. Collection of grasses and clovers: Elsa P. Heckler 1, Rupert Payne 2. Collection of weeds: Dorothy Jaukinso 5 ) 1, Reginald Miller 2, Klsa P. liseldiM 3. Collection of blackbirds' an.l t brushed' eegs: Master E, M. l-laroer 1, Bertie Livingstono 2, Arthur Wheeler c. Boitied Fruits. —Collection - of bottled sujhll fruits: Mrs 11. T. Wood 1. Collection ot bottled large fruits: Mrs H. T. Wood 1. Collection of home made jams: Mrs H. T. Wood 1. . DOGS. (Judge: Mr Paul Hunter, Porarigahau) BpsI; looking rough coated sheep dog: Dotf, Bessie Turner 1, W. Grove* 2, E, Maunsoll 3; hitch, J. Datsg 1, James Cooper 2, L. Vallance 3. Boet-lnoking smooth-coated sheep dog: Dog, F. Rota 1, B, Slack 2, James McKenzie 3; bitch, S. Willoughhy 1, Arthur Jorns 2, J. Coyle 3, Best looking cattla dog: dog or bitch: A. Anketell 1, J. Dagg 2, W. Mather 3. Rougb-coated collie pup, dog or bitch: W. Reynolds 1. Spaniel, dog or bitch: T. Hughes 1. Percy Chu'ch 2, E. William? 3. Fox Terier, dog or bitch: El. Spacknian L Fox terrier puppy, dog or bitch: R. Spackmnn 1. Greyhound: Dog, Mrs A. MoEwen 1, H. Percy 2, Fred Moore 3; bitch, H. Ramsden 1, Robert Brien 2. Irish Terrier, dog or bitch: 'E. Bannister 1, Misa B. Baird 2, Arthur Whittaker 3. Retriever, dog or bitch: E. Welch 1. COMPETITIONS. Machine Sheep Shearing Competition (Moffat - Virtue machines: A. Brightwell, 9min 9sec, 1; E. Duffy, 9min 12sec, 2; J. Keefe, 9min 20sec, 3. Walking Competition: Whatman Bros' Walkover 1, ,J. Parson's Darkv 2 Driving Competition for Ladies: Miss Jessie Campbell 1, Miss Hilda Grant 2. Driving Competition for Gentlemen: J. McKillop 1, W. Watson 2. Rescue Competition: Sergeant Ranby (Feiiding M.R.) 1, Trooper Beatson (Feilding M.R.) 2, Trooper W. Pye (Masterton M.R.) 3. Trotting borse, in harness: W. Watson's Auctioneer 11. 1, J. Mq Grath's Honest Child 2. Champion Jumping Competition: G. Moore's Mignon (D. Noake) 1, J. McNiven's Pickpocket (P. Neagle) 2, James Egan's No Hope 3. Leading and Jumping Competition: Sergeant Ranby'a Section (Feilding Mounted Rifles) I, Serjeant Daniell's Section (Masterton Mounted Rifles) 2, James Sweeney's Seotion (Pahiatua Mounted Rifles) 3. Consolation Jumping Competition: J. McNiven's Pickpocket 1, W, Howard Booth's Hikauraagi 2, N. Moore's- Moonlight 3.