MASTERTON SHOW.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXIX, Issue 8364, 21 February 1907, Page 5

MASTERTON SHOW.

* PEOPLE'S DAY. Yesterday was People's Day at the Masterton Show. For years past the Masterton A. and P. Association has been favoured with perfect weather for its Show, and yesterday was no exception. The weather in the morning was fine but dull. As the day wore on the sun came out and the afternoon was perfect holiday weather. There were not many people on the grounds early in the day, butafter lunch the public began to literally pour into the grounds. Special trains from North and South brought large numbers of people to the Show. The attendance was considered to be as large, if not larger, than last year. Approximately the takings at the gates, yesterday, amounted to £193, which is a slight increase on last year's receipts. On Tuesday the judging day, £l9 6s 6d was taken at the gates. The ring events a special attraction at the Show. .The two large grandstands and lawns in front of them were taxed to their utmost capacity, and the various events were watched with keen interest. Everything passed off smoothly, and the events were got off up to time. There was only one slight accident during the 1 day, and that happened to Trooper Tilson in the Leading and Jumping Competition. He was leadings the horses in Sergeant-Major Collier's section over the jumps when the first horse refused to jump while the horse on which he was mounted took the jump. The result was that the sudden jerk broke one of the trooper's fingers. The arrangements for the Show were complete in every detail, which reflects credit on the secretary (Mr G. R. Sykes) and the energetic body of Stewards. An excellent luncheon was supplied on both days by the Association, under the supervision of Mr J. Shout. HORSES. The horses that were ridden or driven in the ring, yesterday, were classed as a good lot all through. The pick of the hacks were to be. found in the eleven stone and,thirteen stone sections. The first and second horses in the thirteen stone section, belonging to Mr W. A. Pyke and J. McKenzie, respectively, were considered by the judge to be very fine animals. The ladies' hacks were a good class, and the riding of the ladies was particularly meritorious. The. horses in harness were a nice lot, being well got-up and driven well. The championship in thoroughbred mares was awarded to Mr T. W. McKenzie's Waipipi. Mr T. Kennedy won Mr T. W. McKenzie's special prize for the best paced hack, and Mr W. D. Watson won Mr R. D. Knight's special prize for the best walker. The championships in draughts were awarded yesterday. Mr A. Alexander's Marcellus won the championship in the colt section. It was an exceptionally good colt. The champion draught mare was Mr J. W. and F. Douglas' Jean Donaldson, a very fine animal. Mr J. C. McKillop's Duke was, the champion gelding, and was considered by the judge to be a very good type of an all-round farm gelding. SHEEP. The pens of five sheep most suitable for butchers' purposes or port, which were judged alive on Tuesday were killed, cut up, and judged dead yesterday. Under the latter conditions Mr J. Kennedy's exhibit, which showed a profit of 3s lid, won the first prize, with Mr J. Strang's (profit 3s Id) second, and Mr G. E. Allen's (profit 3s Id) third. The second and third exhibits showed the same profit, but in the case of Mr Strang's sheep the joints cut out more profitably, and for that reason they were awarded second prize.' DOGS. Mr Paul Hunter, the judge, in a conversation with an Age reporter, said that there were a few good dogs, but none of them stood out prominently. He said the various classes were so mixed up as to make the judging very unsatisfactory. He considered that the schedule should be so altered as to allow of the exhibits being properly classed; otherwise the dog classes should be deleted altogether. In his opinion the present unsatisfactory state of affairs was preventing many people from exhibiting their animals. The sheep dogs were fair, but not good. Mr Neil McKay's Toss was the best looking rough-coated sheep dog, and Mr J. G. McDonald's Seott the best looking, bearded sheep dog. Mr G. Anderson's spaniel was a good specimen, as was Mr J. Bason's winning settee; and Mr T. Dwyer's greyhound bitch. HORTICULTURAL AND PRODUCE. The exhibits in the produce shed were very tastefully arranged, and comprised fruit, vegetables and daily produce. The butter and cheese shown by the various factories was of good quality. The Masterton Cooperative Dairy Company gained first prize for butter for export, and the prize in butter for local consumption was won by the Alpha Dairy Factory. The Rongokokako Co-operative Cheese Company secured first prize for cheese, which was of nice colour and flavour. There was a splendid display of home-made bread and scones, also fruit and various seeds. The exhibits of vegetables were as good as could be expected when the dry season is taken into consideration. There was a very fair show of

I vegetables in the children's classes. I The potatoes shown b$ ihe pupils of I the Masterton District High School were indeed splendid, and were considered fit to compete in the open classes. The potatoes with which the School won the prizes were "Factors," "Scottish Triumph," "Royal Kidneys," "Northern Stars," "Carman No. 1," and "Beauty of Hebron." The yield of the School crop ranged from 12 tons 16 cwt per acre to 28 tons per acre. The whole of the seed was presented by the W.F.C.A. and Messrs J. D. Cruick shank and Co. Altogether the Masterton School secured ten prizes. The Matahiwi School excelled in peas, in which class they were specially mentioned by the judge. The carrots exhibited by the same school compared favourably with those shown in the open classes. The' Taueru School had good exhibits in cabbages and radishes, and the Kaiparoro School in grasses and clover. The special prize of £2 for most points in the oats, wheat, peas, rye and potato classes was won by Dagg Bros, with 33 points, they having gained six first and one second prize. COMPETITIONS. Eight ring competitions were decided during the afternoon, and each attracted considerable attention. The jumping was of a high order throughout. In the Champion Jumping Competition, in which nineteen horses competed, Mr t). Noake's Mignon was the winner. The winner cleared the fences in fine style. Mr J. H. McNiven's Pickpocket also jumped well. A noticeable feature in this competi- • tion was the number of lady riders. In the Hunters' Competition, for lady ; riders, Miss Briggs' Rawhiti—a very clever jumper—was the winner'. The Consolation Jumping Competition was won by Mr W. H. Buick's The General. Only two sections of the Masterton Mounted Rifles competed in the Leading and Jumping Competition. This was won by Sergeant Schofield's section after an interesting contest. The second amateur judging competition was decided, yesterday, when the draught horses were judged by the amateurs, after having been judged by the official judges.. The winner|was Mr T. P. Campbell, of Martinborough, with Mr R. J. Dagg, of Masterton, second, and Mr R. Johnstone, junr., of Masterton, third. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. A. AND P. FOODS. These now well-established lines made up a very interesting display at the Show. They are not only well-known in this district, but throughout the colony. At the present time farmers are interested in a pig food, and great success has followed the use of "Succrosine," the great live stock food manufactured by the company. It is claimed that owing to its higher feeding value it is much cheaper than poilard. There is also on exhibit Gilruth Calf Food, poultry condiment, chick raiser, and poultry grit. . HYDE AND CO. In a,prominent position among tl e permanent stands Messrs G. Hyc"e and Co. had a most comprehensive exhibit of high-class furniture. It included a bedroom and diring room suite, of .origin: 1 design, characteristic, of the presemday taste. The dining-room suite is one of the latest English designs, depicting old English' style. The. bedroom suite is quaint and entirely new, the wardrobe having a'lead, light panel, giving it a pleasing effect. One piece on view worthy of special mention was an arm-chair of American design having a back, which will regulate to any pitch, fitted with loose cushions. Besidts being roomy and cosy, it can be reupholstered cheaply. Mr G. Hyde was in attendance at the exhibit both days, and reports splendid business. MR J. BURKITT. The display of remedies madeby Mr J. Burkitt, of Palmerston North, at this Show, eclipsed all previous efforts, and the proprietor had a. busy time attending to the wants of ' patrons. Strawson'srjfWhite Oil is a Lincolnshire remedy of over one hunred years' standing, and it was in great demand.'. It can be used for either man or beast, and is claimed < to be .stronger than embrocation. Another line displayed to advantage was Magnetic Ointment for sores on horses or cows, which is invaluable . to the farmer. Messrs de Lisle and Luttrell's well-known branding composition was also on view. The preparation is too well-known to need comment, Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., being the local agents. TARARUA VINEYARD. The display of wine from • the local vineyard was one of the most attractive exhibits on the ground, Mr W. G, Lamb, the enterprising proprietor, having all details pleasingly arranged. The display included port, claret, and hock, done up in half-pint, pint, and quart bottles. These wines are made from the pure juice of the grape fermented, and on this account are especially beneficial to invalids and convalescents. The prices for the wines are within the reach of everyone. The W.F.C.A., Ltd., are the local agents for the wines. Mr C. E. Daniell had a neat exhibit of Alpha-Laval separators, butter churns, butter workers, and all factory supplies. The advantages of the Alpha-Laval separator are clean skimming and durability. An assortment of castings, manufactured at Mr J. C. Ewington's. foundry, were on view, and consisted of verandah friezes and pulleys. The workmanship displayed reflects great credit on Mr Ewington's capable staff. Messrs Keeling and Anketell, Ltd., agricultural contractors, had a tastefully arranged exhibit of many different kinds of seeds, wheat, oats, oils, pressed hay and straw, and other farm products. • As usual Messrs T. Wagg and Co. had a large space devoted to the display of vehicles. These in- / eluded gigs, double and single buggies, rustic carts, dog-carts, phaetons, and others. The whole exhibit was decidedly creditable, the collection being greatly'admired. Mr C. C. Aitken was to the front with a big display of pictorial postcards, books, newspapers, etc. Everything was neatly arranged at the • stand, and the public took a keen, interest in the exhibit.

PRIZE LIST. HORSES. Ponies (to be ridden).—Pony, mare or gelding, under 11 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl: H. Catt 1. Pony, mare or gelding, 11 hands and under 12 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl: j Donald Grant 1, C. F. Vallance 2, W. | Mace 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 12 hands and under 13 hands, to be ridden Jby boy or girl: T. Catt 1, T. C. Morris 2, Kay* Strang 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 13 hands and under 14.2 hands, to be riddeen by boy or girl: Miss Briggs 1, ,W. Mace 2, E. Ryan 3, J. James vhc. Best girl rider, under 12 years of age: Miss, Zona Vallance (Kahumingi) 1, Miss Molly Mace (Brammerton) 2. Best boy rider, under 12 years of age: Donald Grant (Gladstone) 1, W. Vincent Buick (Masterton) 2, Leslie Clancy 3. Best polo pony: Morrison Bros. 1. C. F. Vallance 2, Morrison Bros. 3. Horses and Ponies (in harness).— Pair Buggy Ponies, mares or geldings, over" 13 hands and not more than 14.2 hands: C. F. Vallance 1, Wairarapa Farmers' Co-operative Association 2, R. F. R. Beetham 3. Pair buggy ponies, mares or geldings, 13 hands or under, to be shown in buggy: W. Eagle 1, Mrs F. P. Welch 2. Single buggy horse, mare or gelding, to be shown in buggy: W. D. Watson 1, Dr. Johnston 2, A. McDonald 3, T. Kennedy vhc. Single harness pony, mare or gelding, 14.2 hands or under: F. W. Carey 1, G. H. Perry 2, C. Price 3. Gig horse, mare or gelding, in harness, not more than 15.2 hands: Miss Muriel Hood 1, J. V. Dyke 2, T. Dwyer 3, John Harvey he. Single harness horse, mare or gelding, to be shown in dogcart: W. Cooper 1, W. Morris 2, J. V. Dyke 3, L. J. Moore c. Pony in harness, 13 hands and under 14.2, to be driven by a lady: Mrs G. H. Perry 1, C. A. Wall 2, Gray Bros. 3. Pony in harness, under 13 hands, to be driven by a lady: A. Stempa 1, Donald Grant % E. Yates 3, W. Mace he. Best turnout, to be driven by a lady, single horse or pony, which may be taken from any class; any description of vehicle: Miss Muriel Hood 1, T. Dwyer 2, G. Price 3, Mrs G. H. Perry he. Best lady rider (sidesaddle) : Miss Jessie Campbell (Wanganui) 1, Miss Kate Kennedy (Martinborough) 2, Miss S. E. C. Paul (Feilding) 3. Best lady rider (reform dress): Miss Jessie Campbell (Wanganui) 2, Miss Steward (Konini) 3. Saddle Horses.—Cob mare or gelding, not over 15 hands: Holmes Warren 1, W. A. Pyke 2,- O. H. Beetham 3. Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry list: N. F. Moore 1, iH. R. Bunny 2, W. A. Pyke 3, J. Sweeney vhc. Hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry 13st: J. McKenzie 1, W. A. Pyke 2, F. W. Blatchford 3, Holmes Warren vhc. Weight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, any age, to carry 15st: Jas. Parson 1, E. M. Bannister 2, Jas. Halligan 3. Mare or gelding, suitable for cavalry purposes, to be ridden: D. Noake 1, W. D. Watson 2, T. Hoult and Sons 3. Lady's hack, mare or gelding, any age, to be ridden by a lady: T. Kennedy (winner of Mr T. W. McKenzie's special prize for best paced hack) 1, Trustees late D. McMaster 2„ Miss Hilda Grant 3, C. F. Vallance vhc. Foal to be shown with or without dam: J. W. and F. Douglas 1, H. W. Lee 2, Q. Donald 3. Mare, with foal at foot: J. W. and F. Douglas 1 and ch, J. W. Harding 2, Q. Donald 3. Draught mare, with two of her progeny: J. W. Harding 1, J. W. and F. Douglas 2, W. Gadsby 3. Gelding, any age, in regular work: W. D. Watson 1, Jas. McKenzeie 2, J. and A. Welch 3, Angus Fraser, V.H.C. Team of two plough horses: Q, Donald 1, W. Howard Booth 2. Team of three plough horses: W. D. Watson 1 (winner of Mr R. D. Knight's special prize for best walker). Heavy gelding or mare for spring cart or express purposes, suitable for drawing one ton, to be shown in harness and driven: M. J. Gallagher 1, S. Liddington 2, Ogilvy and Sons 3. Pair brake horses, to be shown in brake: Ogilvy and Sons 1. Farmers' trap horse, mare or gelding/ the property of bona fide farmer:' C. Wagland 1, Neil McKay 2, H. Preston 3, H. Rayner vhc. Pair lorry horses, mares or geldings: Angus Fraser 1, W. D. Watson 2. Tradesmen's single horse and delivery cart:, the turn-out and get-up to be taken into consideration: A. Stempa 1, Ogilvy and Sons 2. . DOGS. Judge: Mr Paul Hunter (Porangabau). Best looking rough-coated sheep dog, in regular work, dog; Neil McKay 1, Jas. Cooper 2, J. B. McKenzie 3. Best looking'rough-coated sheep dog in regular work, bitch: A. Richards 1. Best looking bearded sheep dog, in regular work, dog: J. G. McDonald 1 and 2, W. Mather 3. Best looking bearded sheep (log, in regular work, bitch: J. G. Dagg 1. Best looking smooth-coated sheep dog, in regular work, doe: A. Richards 1, Jas. Cooper 2, W. McKenzie 3. Best looking smooth-coated sheep dog in regular work, bitch: S. Willoughby 1, A. lorns 2, A. Richards 3. Best looking cattle dog in regular work, dog or bitch : A. Anketell 1, W. H. Allsworth 2, J. G. Dagg 3. Collie, rough-coated, dog or bitch: Mrs Oliver Smith 1, A. Richards 2. Collie, smooth-coated, dog or bitch: A. Richards 1. Setter, over 12 months, dog or bitch: Joshua Bason 1, Thos. J. Dwyer 2, Mrs A.F. Foot 3. Spaniel over 12 months, dog or bitch: Geo. Anderson 1, Robert Strang 2, Mrs Lynn 3. Fox Terrier, any varietv, over 12 months, dog or bitch: P. H. Forster 1, H. Madeley 2. Fox Terrier puppy, any variety, under 12 months, dog or bitch: H. Madeley 1, VV. Remnant 2, G. Henderson 3. Greyhound dog, over 12 months: T. C. 'Morris 1, J. W. W. Elley 2, Morris 3. Greyhound bitch, over 12 months: Thos. J. Dwyer 1. Irish Terrier, over 12 months, dog or bitch: E. M. Bannister 1. Pointer, dog or bitch: Harold J. Williams 1. INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCE. . (Judges: Agricultural produce, Mr L. S. Abraham, Palmerston North; dairy produce, Mr D. Dickie, Wellington; .bread, scones, cakes and knitting, Mrs William Perry and Miss Talbot; horticultural, Mr A. McKay, Wellington.)

Butter in boxes, for export, not less than 501b: Masterton Co-oper-ative Dairy Company (J. Windle) 1, Balance Co-operative Dairy Company (Pahiatua) 2, Mauriceville Dairy Factory (J. Brasch) 3. Butter in boxes, for local consumption, not less than 251b: Alpha Dairy Factory ; (N. Nikolaison) 1, Norsewood Co-, operative Dairy Company (H. Campbell) 2. Farmers' table butter, not less than 31b, without stamp or mark: Mrs H. J. Holder 1, Mrs J. McGregor 2, Mrs J. Billington 3. Cheese, not less than Jcwt: Rongokokako Co-operative Cheese Company 1, Longbush Cheese Factory (F. E. Groube) 2, Nireaha Dairy Company {E. J. Chew) 3. Homemade and home-baked bread, to be baked in tins: Miss Dolly Neilson 1, Mrs J. Chapman 2. Miss Violet Dixon 3. Home-made and Homebaked bread, cottage or any shape other than tin: Miss A. Eliot 1, Mrs J. B. McKenzie 2, Mrs H. Wilton 3. Home-made and home-baked brown bread: Mrs J. McGregor 1, Miss Isa McKenzie 2. Home-made and homebaked scones: Mrs A. E. Chamberlain 1, Miss Wyeth 2, and 3. Fruit cake: Mrs J. B. McKenzie 1, Mrs W. Tankersley 2. Seed cake: Mrs J. B. McKenzie 1, Miss M. McHattie 2. Honey, in comb, not more than 81b or less than 61b: Groves Bros. 1 and 2. Honey in transparent jars, not more than 81b or less than 61b: Groves Bros. 1 and 2. Pair knitted socks, ribbed, hand-knitted: Mrs G. McHattie 1, Mrs J. Struthers, sen., 2. Pair knitted socks, plain, handknitted: Miss J. Morison 1. One bushel oats,white long,to be grown by exhibitor: F. W. Blat6hford 1 and 2. One ■ bushel oats, white, short, to be grown by exhibitor: F. W. Blatchi'ord 1, Dagg Bros. 2, H. Evans 3. One bushel oats, black: F. W. Blatchford 1 and 2. One bushel oats, grey, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros. 1, F. W. Blatthford 2. One bushel wheat, spring, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros. 1. One bushel peas, Yorkshire Hero, to be grown by exhibitor: Bros. 1. One bushel rye corn, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros. 1. .One bushel rye grass, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros. 1, H. Evans 2. One bushel cocksfoot, to be grown by exhibitor: Dagg Bros. 1. Potatoes, Early Rose, to be grown by exhibitor: H. C. Bertelsen 1. Potatoes, Beauty of Hebron, to be grown by exhibitor: H. C. Bertelsen 1. Potatoes, Up-to-Date, to be grown by exhibitor: J. Pickett 1, H. C. Bertelsen 2. Potatoes, any other variety, to be grown by exhibitor: H. C. Brrtelsen 1. One bushel oats, white, long: J. D. Cruickshank 1. One bushel oats, black: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1, F. W. Blatchford 2. One bushel oats, grey: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1.. One bushel barley, Cape: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. One bushel wheat, spring: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. - One sack rye grass: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. One sack cocksfoot: J. D. Cruickshank and Co. 1. • COMPETITIONS. Hunters' Competition (lady riders only): Miss Brigg's Rawhiti 1, J. Sweeney's Camellia 2, N. F. Moore's Latifass 3. Walking Competition: C. F. Vallance's Garry 1, John x Minogue's Jerry 2. Trotting Horse in Harness: W. D. Watson's Auctioneer 11. 1, W. Cooper's Honest Child 2. Ladies' Driving Competition: Miss Hilda Grant, Gladstone, 1; Miss J. Campbell, Wanganui, 2; I Miss Vallance, 3. Gentlemen's Driving Competition: J. C. McKillop 1, J. Green 2. Champion Jumping Competition: D. Noake's Mignon 1, J. H. McNiven's Pickpocket 2, Morrison Bros' Rata 3, V. Wardell's Dick Turpin vhc. Leading and Jumping Competition: Sergeant Schofield's Section (Masterton Mounted Rifles) 2. Consolation Jumping Competition: J. H. McNiven's Pickpocket 1, W. H. Buick's The General 2, V. Wardell's Dick Turpin 3. HORTICULTURAL AND BOTTLED FRUITS. Judge: Mr A. McKay (Wellington) . Collection of vegetables (open), eight kinds: M. Caselberg 1, Kong Fong ' 2, Mrs W. B. Chennells 3. Two cucumbers (frame), one variety: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1, R. W. Cook 2, and 3. Two cabbages: Jas Henry 1, D. M. Graham 2. Two cauliflowers: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1. Six turnips: Kong Fong 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. Six Carrots, one variety: W.J. Taplin 1, Kong Fong 2. Two lettuces, one variety: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1, R. W. Cook 2. Twelve tomatoes, one variety: R. W. Cook 1 and 2. Twenty-five pods peas, one variety: Kong Fong 1, M. Caselberg 2. Twenty-five pods French beans, one variety: Kong Fong 1, R. W. Cook 2. Twentyfive pods runner beans, one variety: M. Caselberg 1, Groves Bros 2. Six onions (by weight, trimmed), one variety: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1. M. Caselberg 2. Two marrows, one variety: Kong Fong 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. Two pumpkins, one variety: L. Donald 1, Kong Fong 2. Six nectarines, one variety: M. Caselbirg 1. Twelve plums (dessert), one variety: T. Dixon 2, M. Caselberg 3. Twe ; veplums (culinary), one variety: M. Caselberg 1 and 2. Six pears, one variety: J. C. Alpass 1, and 2. Twelve apples (dessert), three varieties, four of each : E. Hale 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Six apples (dessert) : E. Hale 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Twelve apples (culinary), three varieties, four of each: E. Hale 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Two bunches of hothouse grapes: J. C. Alpass 1, R. W. Cook 2. Collection of fruits: M. Caselberg 1, J. C. Alpass 2. Floral decoration for table, space not to exceed 2ft by Bft: Mia& Bland 1, Miss Williamson 2. Cut Hewers, each specimen in separate glass, not more than ten: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1. Collection of three button-hole bouquets: Miss Olive M. Richai-ds 1. Hand bouquet: Mrs W. B. Chennells 1. Twelve Cactus Dahlias, distinct varieties, grown from plants procured from Mr E. Hale's Nursery: Miss Violet Dagg 1, Mrs W. B. Chennells 2. . Potatoes, named varieties (not less than six potatoes): Colin Hendry and Stanley Edwards 1, Clareville School 2, A. Lewis 3. One cabbage, any variety: Taueru School 1 and 3, Rongokokako School 2. Three lettuces: A. Wheeler I,George Miller 2. Six Carrots: Matahiwi School 1, Kaiparoro School 2, Clareville School 3. Six parsnips: Matahiwi School 1, Clareville School 2, Kaiparoro School 3. Six turnips: Kaiparoro School 1, Taueru School 2, Fred Toogood 3. Twelve pods peas: Taueru School 1 and 2, and ?>. Twelve pods broad beans: Victor Sutton 2.

Twelve pods scarlet runners: Colin Hendry and Stanley Edwards 1, R. R. Burridge 2, Victor Sutton 3. Twelve pods French beans: R. R. Burridge 1, A. Wheeler 2, Albert Dawson and A. Keisenberg 3. Twelve radishes: Taeuru School 1 and 2. Best collection sweet peas (named): Matahiwi School 1, Greytown District High School 2, Mary Peach 3. Best collection flowers (named): Clareville School 1, Taueru School 2, Kaiparoro School 3. Collection of grasses and clovers (named): Kaiparoro School 1, Rongokokako School 2.