MASTERTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10166, 16 February 1911, Page 5

MASTERTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

THE PEOPLE'S DAY. DELIGHTFUL. WEATHER AND RECORD ATTENDANCE. Office-Bearers.— Patron, Mr A. W. Cave; President, Mr Wm. Perry ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs W. J. Welch and H. Morrison; Treasurer, Mr J. B. Moodie; Auditor, Mi- J. B. Keith: General Committee, Messrs G. E. Allen, W. E. Bidwill, W. H. Buick, D. Caselberg, 0. C. Cooper, W. Cooper, J. D. Cruickshank, H. J. ■ Dagg, it. J. Dagg, Allen Donald, Q, Donald, 11. Gray, E. Harper, J. M. James, T. P. Lett, H. A. Matthews, D. McGregor junr., J. C. McKillop, A- D. McMaster, A. J. Percy, J.. E. Perry, J. P. Perry, A. G. Pilmer, Blafid Rayner, G. .Shaw, B. Smith, •J, Strang, G. C. Summsrell, C. F. Vallance, and W. D.' Watson y District Representatives, Messrs R. .P. R. Beetham* (Wainuioru), J. F. Heckler (Mangamahoe), Paul Hunter (Porangahau), S. R. Lancaster (Palmer- -■ ston N.) . W. B. Matheson (Eketahuna), Alex. Murray (Waterfalls), H. McPhee (Carterton), A. J. Speedy' (Tinui), J. iSweeney (PahiatuJ); I: Sykes (Wellington),' Li., 0, Toop.cod (Whareama)i auq W F. C-Ty- ■-.. Tee (Makiiri); Secretary•;' : \ Mr Ui»: tjie ■R,V ../;:-;..' _;. ■ ;.: : :'.'-/ ~. . Prpvidence: -ter.fon -A.; and "IP. l^ssocia^n^yes- ;-;.; terday; The: morning, broke bea.uti- '■ ' fully fine, and the heat of the sun's rays was temperied%ith a refreshing breeze from the east. 'From an earlyhour people nocked into '. town by train, and motor, and* vehicle of every description; The scene upon - the showground was one of life and animation. VBy two o'clock the town was empty, and'Splway was a -- mass of happy-looking orderly people. The attendance was easily a record for \ the Slastertoh show, it being; estimated-ati between .13,000 and 14,000 people. ; ; Every- , thing passed off without a ;hitch,; :: although there were one or two minor v accidents. The beautiful; show- ! grounds were clrisely inspected by'a -\ critical people, and the unanimous verdict was that they were in "all re-■ spects the best in';v the Dominion. , From the'•• point*.'of view of general arrangements they were perfect, whilst in , a spectacular sense they stood out, as they say in -.the ■ vernacular, "on their own." The"introduction of the circular'ring in place of the oval was the subject of a good . deal, of discussion; Tne general ;, opinion expressed, however,, was that the circle gave the public an : equal Chance, whilst .: the ; competing horses -we're not placed in the slightest : the iftct thai the business 'stands were a little out of the reach of the; crowd, but their removal to a better position would not ;be a very costly . undertaking.'; A, .;■/'; ctonspicuoTisi' feature of yesterday's., gathering iviis'the /'large' attendance., , pf visitors" from far-off- districts.. These were loud in .their of . delight at the splendid 'appoint-- ..,,■-' ( i meats:: ■" 1 and made, an .'interesting■ speech, which is reported Elsewhere.:' X .large number of side-shows were on the ground, and, despite the ..fact;: that they were located* in fa position that the owners, did not relish, they . were liberally patronised. The Masterton' Battalion and Masterton South Bands were on 'the grounds, and dispensed v appropriate music - duringrtheday• .The,luncheon booth, which -was in charge of Mr Shout, was liberally patronised, while the provision of morning and afternoon tea was again .much appreciated; The whole of the refreshment and other booths did a remarkably good trade, and. everybody seemed pleased ■ with themselves.a grand parade of stock was held in the -ring shortly after two o'clock, and this gave the public an oppor- [ tunity of v examining the animals ! whieh' had been.- engaging, the', atteni )tion; of judges aiid brprders pn.'the' " previous,;day: >;. '-■>•■ .-■'■•■-,'■:.' .. : The-spacious grandstand ' wasfilled to overflowing,, and presented a very attractiye appearance. from , the centre of the ground. The'secretary (Mr G. R. Sykes), and his staff, were again very; busy from early morn, and the work of the judges,was made light by.the/assistance of .an energetic band • of ■stewards. '.,-■■■ . . The agricultural hall was thronged with visitors throughout the day. The show of fruitj flowers ' and, vegetables was one of the. best ever made in the district, whilst the exhibits of produce and cereals were really excellent. The first prizes'for butter for export and for local consumption were won by tne Masterton Co-operative Dairy. Company, and the manager (Mr Windle) is to be heartily congratulated.nppri his sue-* : cess. The Taratahi Cheese Factory '(Mr Harkness, manager) took both first and second prize for cheese. The judge spoke highly of each exhibit. The exhibits made by the . various schools in the district attracted con- ' siderable attention, and are referred to elsewhere. The exhibitions of fruits, cut' flowers, and pot plants made by Messrs E. Hale and T. Horton, Ltd., were highly . spoken of. A fine exhibit, of Sutton's seeds wast also warmly commended. The great attraction of tne day was undoubtedly the jumping com petitions. These were watched wit* the keenest interest. There were ri«: fewer than forty- competitors for the Champion Jump (for which the first prize was £SO), all the best horses in the Dominion being present; The. jumping was of superior class, and the decisions of .the judges gave gen-" eral satisfaction. The hack classes brought out\ a very line . array of horses. '-. The judges state that: a better* "ai ., -.' animal;has not been- seen irt a shoV ring of the Dominion. - ■',.." • The dogs shown, though limited in number, were of superior quality,

and .he judge stated thai some of them were fit for any show-ring.. Considerable' interest was manifested in the pigeon-Hying contest, which was won by Mi- R. IVrstou's Meteor (nominated by Miss E. M. Bannister), Mr J. B. Sutherland's Dora (nominated by Mrs F. B. Rosson) being second. \ Following is the eeond, day's PRIZE LIST. PRODUCE AND INDUSTRIAL. DATRY PRODUCE.—Judge, Mr Graham,- Government Grader. —Butter in boxes, for export, not less than 50 lbs, Masterton Co-operative Dairy Co. 1 and 2, Ballane?. Co-operative Dairy Co. 3; butter, in boxss, for local consumption, not less than 251bs, Masterton Co-operative Dairy Co. 1 and 3, Ballance Dairy Co. 3; farmer's table butter, not less than 31bs. without stamp or mark, W. Kjestrup 1, L. J. Matthews 2, Mrs J. Billington 3; cheese, not less than- iewt, Taratahi Cheese Factory 1 and 2, Mangarama Dairy Co. 3. BREAD, SCONES, CAKES, PRESERVES & DRESSED POULTRY.— .Judges, Mrs E. Harper and Mrs Wm. McKenzie, Masterton. —Home-made and home-baked bread, to be baken in tins, Mrs J. Kjestrup 1, Miss 0. Dixon.2, Mrs J. Haynes 3 ; home-made and home-baked bread, cottage or any shape other than,tin. Miss G. K. McKenzie 1. Miss 0. Dixon 2 and 3; home-made or-home-baked "brown" bread, Mrs J. Hayes 1, Miss M. McGregor 2, Miss L. Robieson 3; b.ome-made and. home-bake i scone? plain. Miss C. Chamberlain 1, Mrs A. Kjestrup 2. Mrs .T. A. Millar 3, Mrs H. Boylo vhe; fancy scones, not less than six. Miss Grace Gordon 1, Mrs J. B. McKenzie 2, Mrs W: Boyd 3; one fruit cake, not less than 21b weight, Mrs J. B. McKenzie 1, Miss B. Mac-kersey 2, Mrs H. Anstice. 3; one se*ed cake. Miss C. E. Rayner 1, Miss Effie Wall 2, Mrs J. B. McKenzie 3; plum pudding, Mrs W. Boyd 1, Mrs J. Haynes 2; sponge "sandwich, any filling,.-Mrs J.-A. Milla i'' 1,. Miss B. Maekersey 2, Miss Phyliss Summerell 3 ; one currant loaf, Mrs J. Hynes 1, Miss G. K. McKenzie 2, Mrs J. B.'McKenzie 3; pikelets, not less than six. Miss Grace Gordon 1, Miss G. K. McKenzie 2; shortbread, one-plate, Miss G. K. McKenzie 1. Mrs J. A. Millar 2, Miss C. Chamberlain 3: gingerbread, one plate, Mrs W. Dowling 1, Mrs J. Haynes 2, Mrs Gazley' 3.. Dressed Poultry.—One dressed fowl, Mrs H. Madeley; oiie dressed duck, Mrs H. Madeley. Honey and Preserves.— Honey, in comb, not more than Sib or less than 61b, J. C. Cooper 1: honey, in transparent jars, not. more than 71bs or less than Gibs. J. C. Cooper 1"; collection of home-made jams. Mrs H. Anstice 1, Miss' .Tv'McKenzie 2: one bottle' each" of "bottlsd nectarines, gooseberries and rktrbarb.-for immediate use, Mr.s W. Abbott 1. Mrs C. A. Wall 2.; one. bottle each bottled pears, apples aiid quinces, for immediate use, Mrs H.-TV Wood t. Mrs H. Anstice 2; one bottle each of bottled plums, apricots, and wenches, for immediate use. Mrs E. W-. Allen 1. Mrs H. T. Wood 2. •'•■ '■'■■■■ KNITTING.—Judge. Mrs Alex.. Turner. Tupnnipnru.—One pair knitted socks, ribbed, hand-knitted, Mrs J. Haynes 1, Mrs A, J. Hathaway 2; one pair knitted socks, plain, handknitted, Mrs J. Haynes 1. Mrs G. C. Summerell 2. ' . ' AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE.— Judge. JSh\ J. E. Macassey, Napier.— One bushel oats, white long, named, R. J. Dagg 1 and 2; one-bushel ;oats, black, to be grown by exhibitor, F. W. Blatcbford 1 and 2r one bushel oats, erey'. to be crown bv exhibitor, F. W.* Blatcbford 1, R. J. Dagg 2; one bushel oats. Algerian, J. and H. Holmes 1; one bushel oats,.any other variety, named, to be grown by exhibitor. Silas Rayner 1. R. J. Dagg 2; one bushel wheat, spring, to be grown by exhibitor. J. and H. Holmes 1, R. J. Dagg 2; one bushel barlev, to be grown by exhibitor., i-R.-J. Dagg 1 and 2; one bushel pea.s, blue, to be grown by exhibitor, H. Evans 1 and 2; one bushel peas, to be grown by exhibitor, H. Evans 1, R. J. Dagg 2, Chamberlain and Son 3.; one bushel peas, Yorkshire Hero, to be grown by exhibitor, R. J. Dagg 1 and 2; one bushel rye corn, to be grown by ex-' hibitor, R. J. Dagg 1 and 2; one bushel rye grass, to be grown by exhibitor, H. Evans 1 and 2, R. J. Dagg 3.; one bushel cocksfoot, to be grown by exhibitor, R."J. Dagg 1, J. and H. Holmes 2, H: Evans 3; iOlbs eowgrass, to be grown by exhibitor, H. Evans 1 and 2;. 301bs potatoes, Early Rose, to be grown by exhibitor, J. Kjestrup 1; 301bs potatoes; Beauty of Hebron, to be grown by the exhibitor, H. Boyle 1; SOlbs potatoes, Up-to-Date, to be grown by exhibitor, J. S. Rankin 1; one bushel oats, white long, (open), named. Chamberlain and Son 1, G. H. Perry and Co. 2; one bushel oats, white short, (open), named, to be grown by exhibitor, Chamberlain and Son 1, W.F.C.A. 2, G. H. Perry and Co. 3; orte bushel oats, black, (open), G. H. Perry and Co. 1, W.F.C.A. 2, Chamberlain and Son 3; one bushel oates, grey, (open), Chamberlain and Son 1, G. H. Perry and Co. 2, W.F.C.A: 3 ; one bushel barley, Cape (open) W.F.C.A.'I, G. H. Perry and Co„2; one bushel wheat, spring, (open), W.F.C.A. 1, Chamberlain and Son 2, G. H. Perry and Co. 3; one sack rye corn, (open), Chamberlain and Son 1, G. H. Perry and Co. 2, W.F.C.A. 3; one bushel rye grass,'(open),"Chamberlain and Son 1, G. H. Perry and Co. 2, W.F.C.A. 3; one bushel cocksfoot, (open), G v H. W.F.C.A. 2, Cluimberlrfin arid Son 3; collection of farm seeds, all to be locally grown, G.

H. Perry and Co. 1, W.F.C.A. 2. • HORTICULTURAL— Juagcs, Fruit and Flowers, Mr T. Horton, Hastings, "Vegetables, Mr A. E, Booth, Carteri ton.—Collection'of 24 potatoes, not more than four varieties, J. Kjestrup 1, M. Caselberg 2; collection of. vegetables, (open), 8 kinds, Mrs W. B. Cheunells 1 and 2,' M. Caselberg _ 3; two cucumbers, frame, one variety, J John Cross 1; two cabbages, Mrs W. |B. Chennells 1, M. Caselberg 2; ; six ttu-nips, one, variety,-M. Caselberg I, Mrs G. C. Summerell 2; six- 'carrots, short, one variety, Mrs W. B. Chennells Land 2. A. B. Wood 3; twelve tomatoes, smooth,; one variety, J. Candy 1; twelve ; .'tomatoes; any other 'variety, R. W. Cook 1; 25 pods French beans *, any one variety, M. Caselberg 1, J. W. de Castro 3', R. W. Cook 3; 25 pods beans, hny other variety, J. . W. de Castro 1 ;<six onions", by weight, trimmed, Mrs AW B. Chennells 1, Mrs H. Madeley 2; two marrows, for present use, one variety, Mrs F.E. Ratcliff e, J. W. de Castro 2, M. Caselberg 3; one pumpkin, heaviest, A. TV B. Hubbard f) two pumpkins, one variety, 'A.T, B. Hubbard ,1; six peaches,.one variety, M. Caselberg 1, J. C. Alpass 2> six nectarines, one variety, M. Caselberg 1, J. C. Alpass 2. J. Candy 3; 12 plums,' dessert ,one variety, M. Caselberg 1, J. C. Alpass 2; 12' plums, culinary, one variety, T. Dixon 1, J. C. Alpass 2; 6 pears, one variety, J. C. Alpass 1 and 2; 12 apples, dessert,. 3 varieties, 4. of each, J. C. Alpass 1; 6 apples, dessert, J. C. ; Alpass 1, J. Candy 2; 6 apples, culinary, G. McHattie.-l,.Mrs G. W. Sellar 2, M. Caselberg 3; 12 apples, culinary, 3 varieties, 4 of each, G. McHattie 1, J. C. Alpass 2,. M. Caselberg 3; two bunches of hot-house grapes, J. C. Alpass 1, J. Candy 2; any other variety of fruit, not less than 12 specimens, M. Caselberg 1; collection of fruit, J. C. Alpass 1, M. Caselberg 2";' floral decorations for table, Mrs H. T. Wood 1 and 3, Mrs Oliver Smith 2; cut flowers, six species in separate glasses, Mrs G. W. Sellar 1, J. Caselberg 2, Mrs G. C. Summerell 3; out flowers, best arranged basket, Mrs G. W. Sellar 1, Mrs H, T. Wood 2, Mrs Oliver Smith 3; collection three biittonhole bouquets, Mrs H. T. Wood 1 and 2, Mrs Oliver Smith 3; "collection of asters, 3 distinct colours, 4 of each, Mrs H. T. Wood 1, Jas. S. Berriman 2, Mrs G. W- Sellar 3; hand bouquet, Mrs H. T. Wood 1 and 2; 12 cactus dahlias, Mrs H. T. Wood 1, T. Dixon 2; floral wreath, Mrs H. T. Wood I, J. C. Alpass 2; floral device, Mrs H. T. Wood 1, Mrs Oliver Smith 2. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CLASSES. —Judges, Vegetables,' Mr A. E. Booth, Carterton, Flowers, Mr T. Horton, of Hastings, -r Potatoes, 4 varieties, not less than 6 potatoes of each variety, Carterton District High \.School*!; one cabbage, any variety. Rongokokako School 1, Taiieru School

2; six carrots, Masterton District High School 1, Matahiwi School 2; six parsnips, Taueru School 1, Claveville School 2, Masterton District High School 3; six turnips, Masterton District High' School I, Matahiwi School 2 ; 12 pods Scarlet Runners, Masterton District High School 1 and 2; 12 pods ■French beans, Masterton District High School 1 and 2, Greytown District High School 3, Taueru School vhc and he; two cucumbers, grown in open, Greytown District High School 1 ; best collection of flowers, named, not more than 12 species, Claveville School 1, Rongokokako School 2; col-, lection of grasses and clovers, named, Clarevillo School 1; writing, 1 sheet: foolscap, small hand, poetry, pupils j under 10 years of age, Rongokokako School 1," Jessie Scott,' Carterton School 2, Violet Webb 3 ; writing, one sheet foolscap, small hand, pros 3 dialogue, pupils 10 to 12 years of age, Doris Smallwood 1, Rongokokako School 2, Kaiparoro School 3j writing, one sheet foolscap, small hand prose dialogue, minils 12 to 14 years of age, Rongokokako School 1, Nellie Tate. Carterton District High School 2, Lilian Smallwood 3. DOGS. • : : ''" Judge'; Mr Paul Hunter, Poranga- - looking rough - coated sheep clog, in regular work, dog, Thomas Voso 1, W. D. Fisher 2, Jas. Cook- 3, bitch, J. Thomas 1; bestlooking bearded sheep bog, in regular work, dog. Jas. Maxwell 1, W. W. Abbott 2, J. Rillington 3; best-looking smooth-coated sheep.dog, in regular work, dog, C. Wagland 1, R. C. Fowler 2, John McKay 3,.bitch. E. H, Dagg 1, A. Torns 2; best-looking cattle dog. in regular work, dog or bitch, F. W. Burling 1. R. J. Dagg 2, G. L. Sievers 3; collie, rough-coated, dog or hitch. Miss Jessie Baird 1, G. C. Summerell 1. S.. Covle 3; setter, Gordon, over 12 months, dog or bitch, Master H. Astwood 1; setter, Irish, over 12 months, . dog or hitch,, W. H. Simmons 1. Rev. J.McKennal 2; spaniel, other than black, over 12 months, dog or bitch, L. P. Hopkins 1, J. Billington 2; spaniel, Cocker, black, over 12 months, dog or bitch. Dayman.and Wright 1, Mrs R. N. Barton 2; fox terrier, smooth, any variety, over 12 months, dog, A. Caselberg 1, A. J. Stone-Wigg •2; fox terrier, any variety, over 12 months, hitch, H. Madeley 1, Miss Roberts 2; fox terrier puppy, any variety, under 12 months, dog or bitch, J. T. Bow'ness 1, Frank Crosbie 2, Joe Madeley 3: greyhound, over 12 months, dog, W. Morris 1, H. Morris 2, H.Billington 3, bitch, F. Cairns 1; Irish terrier, over 12 months, dog or bitch, F. Akam 1 dog or;bitch, Master H. L. Pickett 1; pointer, dog or bitch, K. W. Shroder 1, W. A. Tentgro've 2, F. J. Tait 3, H. F. Billington vhc. HORSES. HORSES AND PONIES IN HARNESS.— Pair of buggy horses, mares or geldings, to be shown in buggy, W. D. Watson 1, R. D. Morrison 2, R. N. Barton 3; pair buggy ponies, mares or geldings, over 13 hands and not more than 14.2, W. C. Buchanan 1; pair buggy ponies, mares or geldings, 13 hands and undei 1 , to be shown in buggy, Mrs H. R. Bunny 1, Kaye McLaren 2; single buggy horse, maro or gelding, to be shown in buggy, R. D. Morrison 1, W. D. Watson 2, Dr. McRae 3; single harness pony, mare or gelding, 14.2 hands or under, to be driven, J. Whittaker 1, C. J. Smith 2, E. Ryan 3; gig horse, mare or gelding, in harness, not more than 15.2 hands, R. N. Barton 1, J. Thomas 2, Jas. Shaw 3; single harness horse, mare or gelding, to be shown in dog -cart, Miss M. R. Barry 1, John Mcßae 2, W. W. Bicknell 3; pony in harness, 12.2 hands and u;: der, to be driven by a lady, I. Allen junr. 1, G. Rayner 2; pony in harness, over 12.2 hands and under 13.2 hands, to be driven by a lady, Mrs W.- H. Denby. 1, W. C. Dickinson 2, Kaye McLaren 3;. pony in harness, over 13.2 hands and under 14.2 hands, to be driven by a lady, F. D. Pelling 1, Miss Rita KebbaU 2; best turn-out, to be driven by a lady, single horse or pony, R. D. Morrison 1, Mrs W. H. Denby 2, M. McGrath 3. SADDLE HORSES. Best lady ridC, Miss Ruby McLachlan 1, M'ss J. Stewart 2, Miss Zona V.allance 3; cob, mare or gelding, not over Jo hands, F. Vosper" 1, G. McKay 2, F. Clancy 3; mare or gelding, .v«.r > 115 hands, with best' manners' and paces, to be .shown in caddie and ridden by gentleman, F. Armstrong 1, W. H. Gaisford 2, W. W. Bicknell "3; hack, mare or gell ; ig, any i\<ze to-carry list, W FT. (inisiVrd i; J. R. McDonald 2, F. E: Perry o; hack, mare or '.» ij :niy age, to carry 15st W IJ. G-.i-b.id 1 W D.'Kemp 2, D M.luw'e !)■ j weight carrying back, mare or gdd- ! ing, any age, to carry 15st, F. Armstrong 1, W. D. Watson 2, A. J. Percy 3; horse, most suitable as troop horse, Lionel Hughes 1, Eric Riddiford 2, 0. F. Vallance 3; lady's hack, inare or gelding, any age, to be ridden by a lady, Horace Byrn 1, McKenzie Bros. 2, F. B, Vallance 3; lady's hack, mare or gelding, any age, to be ridden ,by a lady, reform dress, J. R. McDonald 1, F. B. Vallance 2, F. E. Perry 3; lady's and gentleman's hack, to be ridden together and judged as a pair, D. Mcc Kenzie 1, W. H. Gaisford 2, H. W. McMaster 3; champion hack, F. Armstrong's Artimus 1; gelding, any age, in regular work, Hugh Campbell 1, H. M. Simmonds 2, T. Lupton 3; i team of two plough horses,, Hugh Campbelll, Q. Donald 2, A. Tocker 3; team of three plough horses, R. D.; Morrison 1, A. Tocker 2; team of : four plough horses, A. Tocker 1; pair |. .of horse's, mares or geldings, to be ' shown in a dray, A. Tocker ,1 ; team of -three horses, mares or geldings, to be shown in dray,. A. Tocker 1; heavy gelding or mare, for .spring cart'or express purposes, suitable for drawing one ton, Fly and Younp 1, G. Daysh 2, Wairarapa Soutl: County Council 3; pair of brake horses, to be .shown in brake, N.Z Loan and Mercantile Agency Company 1, Fly and Young 2; farmers trap "and general utility horse, man or gelding, the property of a bom fide farmer, suitable for drawing hal: a ton, S. Liddington 1, Silas Ray npr 2; pair lorry horses, mares oi geldings, C. Wagland 1, R. D. Mor rison 2; tradesman's single horsi and delivery cart, Ogilvy and Son: 1 and 2, W.F.C.A. 3. COMPETITIONS. Hunters' Competition, lady rider only, for qualified hunters, seaso 1910, certificate to be produced : —.l Sweeney's Consul 1, Ivan Shaw' Kaka 2, R. D. Morrison's Rata 3. A three of the placed horses were. yer capably ridden by Miss Jessie Angu.' Champion Jumpion Competition :- J. H. McNiven's Pickpocket (J. J.u inn), 1, J. Sweeney's Consul 2, J. I McDonald's Betrayer 3. Consulatiou Jumping Competition —J. R. McDonald's Betrayer : Lionel Hughes' Dnmulu 2, Marti , Build's ChuiM 3.