THE SHOW.

Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 360, 29 October 1898, Page 4

THE SHOW.

SECOND DAY. After the miserable day ou Wednesday the bright pleasant weather on Thursday came as a surprise to many, and th e lovely day tempted a large number to visit our chief agricultural carnival, and during the afternoon there must have been fully five thousaud people on the ground. Notwithstanding the large crowd there was not at any time a crush, the large ring in which the various competitions were held allowing everybody an excellent opportunity of seeing. The traius from Paeroa, Cambridge and Te Awamutu brought a large number of people to Claudelands, but many went into the township and found their way on to the ground later. The Auckland train, which arrived up to time, was packed, and about 1 o'clock the grounds presented a bright and animated scene. The exhibits were scanned with many a critical eye, but on all sides we heard expressed the highest approval of the awards of the judges. The Hamilton Brass Band, under Mr Jno. Munro, played a number of selections on the lawn in front of the grand stand. The music rendered was firstclass, and it is unfortunate that we do not get the opportunity of hearing this excellent baud oftener. The judging of the remaining classes of horse stock was taken up by Mr Baird shortly after 10 o'clock, and he concluded his labours about half-past 12. A large number gathered round the enclosure in which this was taking place, and on many occasions there were outbursts of cheering and applause on the ribbons being attached to the winners. This was particularly noticeable in the ladies' hacks and the'polo ponies. Very little interest was taken in the bicycle competition, there being only two entries this year. The parades were taken up after lunch. The stallions came first, and were quickly followed by the draughts and light stock. These exhibits were excellent examples of their classes, and the judges expressed themselves that the draught stock were fit to take prizes in any show in the colony. The leaping matches closed the gathering, and a start was soon made for home. HORSES. The first horses to come under the judge's eyes were trotting horses in buggies; Mr E. H. Kelly's Swing proving the most acceptable. The roadster classes were then taken, and Mr W. Chitty's bay Topsy was placed first as a child's pony, with Mr C. Hunter's Jewel in the same position for pony brood mares. The hunter classes had keen competition. In tbe 13st class Mr H. 0. Nolan's Peri, which was first in this •clasß for hacks, again received the red riband. The Rotorangi Estate's Starlight, notwithstanding his lack of condition, pleased the judge sufficiently to secure premier honours for light-weight hunters, with Mr C. Shaw's Glenloch second, and in the leaping competition later in the day the horses were again placed in the same position. Only two ladies' hacks were shown, both by Mr E. H. Pilling, Princess being first. Walking hacks had five entries, and Mr 8. Steele's S>ot was awarded the red ' ribbon.' The Cambridge Cavalry Cup for the best three-year-old hack bred in Wiikatb went to the winner of the open class, Mrs Martyn's Major, who also won the special prize given by the Waikato Hunt Club. Eleven ladies' hacks 15 hands or over gave the judge some diffi - culty, the award eventually going to Misß Tanner's Ascot, ridden by the fair owner, In the under 15 hands class Mr Wm. Newell's Stella, ridden by Miss Hunt, gained the award. Mr R. Rathborne, with a handy pony Acrobat, was successful in the polo pony class. Mr James Hume's won Mr N. I. Hunt's special prize for a yearling by Hornpipe, and Mr K. Morrison Mr W. Taylor's special for a yearling by Lochinvar. - LEAPING MATCHES. As usual, great interest was taken in the leaping competitions, and the ring was well lined while they were in progress. The class for ladies' and horses who had never won a first prize, had seven competitors, and the fair equestriennes gave an excellent display, the prize eventually being awarded to Miss Amy Taylor, who rode Mr Nolan's Peri, Miss Brown being second on Catchem, and Miss Hunt third on Comet. In the open class class, Mrs E. H. Kelly, last year's winner, who also rode Peri, waR again successful, with Miss Browu in second place, and Mrs L. H. Pilling, on Princess, third. The boy's competition WBs won by Master Farrer, who was the winner in 1897- The leaping match in which there were eleven competitors, was very exciting, the jumping of most of the horses being very good. The first and second horses were the same as secured these honours in the lightweight hunter classes, viz., Rotorangi Estate's Starlight first, Mr C. Shaw's Glenloch second, with Mr McMicken's Nellie third. The leaping match did ncc induce much competition, the winner being' the Gorton Estate's Cragsman, ridden by Mr R. Hannon. PIGS. The entries iu this section were not large, but the animals exhibited were good specimens. Mr George Edgecumbe secured three first prizes for the boar over 12 months, sow over' 12 months, and sow under 12 months, and was commended for boar under 12 montbß, the prize for which was won by Mr E. J. Rogers' Nelson, Messrs Williamson Bros.' Bismarck being second. WEIGHT GUESSING. The guessing competition as to the dead weight of a steer, a cow, and three sheep, was carried on during the day, but the results are not yet known. IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, &c. In our notes last issue we omitted The exhibit of the Walter A. Wood Company's harvesting machinery. This firm had on view one of their 1898 harvesters and binders, with all the latest ♦improvements which skill can suggest for saving the time and money of farmers. That these improvements are appreciated is proved by the largo number of orders booked by the com?any's expert, in conjunction with Mr '. Sladeand the N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, who are the sole agents in Waikato. In addition to the binder, the Wood Company also exhibited one of their tubular mowers and one hay rake, and in both these lines also the number of orders booked prove the popularity and effectiveness of the Wood Company's manufactures. Before closing our remarks we would again thank Mr Butler, the Secretary, and the numerous other officials for their kind assistance during the show. The following is the completion of the PRIZE LIST. HORSES. CARRIAGE horses. Judge : Mr Martin Baird, Hawera. Best trotting horse (mare or gelding), to be driven in harness ; speed, action and appearance to be considered. Five entries.—E. H. Kelly's Swing, by Pleaeanton, 1 ; C. Lake's grey Dorritt, by Balderdash, bred by exhibitor, 2. ROADSTERS. Judge : Mr Martin Baird, Hawera. Best girl's pony, not over 14 hands, to be ridden by a girl not over 14 years old. Two entries. —Mrs Crawford's bay Ruby, syrs, 1 ; C. Hunter's Nappy Nap, 2. Best child's pony, not over 12J- hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl not over 12 years old. Second prize, value £1 Is, given by Mr Geo. Fowlds; third prize, value 10s, given by Messrs Court Broß. Two en tries.—W. Chitty's Topsy, 1 ; W. S. Allen's bay Lion, 2.

Best pony brooJ mare, 14 hands and under, with foal at foot or visibly in I foal. Three entries.-Jack Martyn's chestnut Nutty, by Nutmeg—Topsy, 1 ; 0. Hunter's black Jewel, by Sultan - thoroughbred mare, bred by Colonel Dawson, 2 ; James Taylor's blk Nancy. 3. SPECIAL CLASSES. Best heavy-weight hunter (mare or gelding), to carry not less than 13st ; to jump hurdle 4ft. General appearance, also style of jumping to be considered. Four entries.—H. 0. Nolan's Peri, by Othello, (ridden by Mr Nolan). 1 ; A. R. Hine's Happy Jack, by Ariel, (ridden by Mr J. Dalgleish), 2 ; Gorton Estate's bay Cragsman, 6 years, by Mountaineer —Fidget (ridden by Mr R. Hannon), 3. Best light-weight hunter (mare or gelding), to carry not leas than list ; to jump 4ft. General appearance also style of jumping to be considered ; six entries. Rotorangi Estate's brown Starlight, by Ingomar—Kate (ridden by Mr A. H. Storey,) 1; C. Shaw's bay Glenloch, by Billingsga'e-Zoe, bred by J. Young (ridden by Mr C. Shaw,) 2; E. B. Cox's brown Guy, by ClownGipsy, bred by Freshfield Estate (ridden by Mr R. Cox,) 3. Best lady's hunter (mare or gelding), to jump hurdle 3ft. 6in. Lady rider only. Second prize, value £1 10s given by Stewart, Dawson and Co.—two entries.—E. H. Pilline's Princess, by Lord of the Islcs-Ladv Sarah (ridden by Mrs Pilling,) 1; E. H. Pilling's Catchem, by Corsair (ridden by Miss Brown), 2. Best walking hack, pace, style and action to be considered. Six entries.— S. Steele's bay Dot, 4 years, by Piufire —Polo, bred by exhibitor, 1; C. J. Storey's chestnut Larry, 6 years, by Muskapeer—Chcssie, bred by exhibitor, 2; Richard Reynold's Rock, bred by Jno. McNicol, 3. Best lady's hack, 15 hands and over. First prize, value £2 2s, given by E. Porter and Co., and £1; third, value £1 Is, given by Tonson Garlick Co.. Ltd.— Ten entries.—Miss Edith Tanner's Ascot, ridden by Miss Tanner, 1; E. H. Pilling's Catch'em, by Corsair, ridden by Miss Brown, 2 ; Thos. Kempthorne's b Itch, by Mute—Scratch, ridden by Mrs McLeish, 3. Best lady's hack under 15 hands. Third prize, value £1 Is, given by Wileon, McCullagh and Co. Eight entries.—Wm. Newell's b Stella, 6yrs, by Cap-a-pie—Little Nell, ridden by Miss Hunt, 1; E. H. Pilling's Princess, by Lord of the Isles—Lady Sarah, ridden by Mrs Pilling, 2 ; James Taylor's Kiwi, 6yrs, by Cap-a-pie—Prima Donna, ridden by Miss Amy Taylor, 3. Best polo pony, not exceeding 14 hands, capable of carrying from 10st to 12st 21b ; second, value, 255, given by Friar, Davies and Co.—Six entries.— R. Rathborne's bay Acrobat, syrs, by. the Clown, 1; A. J. Storey's chestnut mare, 4yrs, by Muskapeer—Chessie, 2. Best weight-carrying hack (mare or gelding), 3 years old, bred in Waikato. Cup, value £5, given by the late Cambridge Cavalry. Five entries.—Mrs Jno. Martyn's brown Major, by Muskapeer— Diamond, bred by exhibitor, 1. Mr N. I. Hunt offers, first prize, £2 2s ; second, £1 Is, for the best yearling by Hornpipe. Two entries. Jame 3 Hume's, 1 ; E. B. Cox's black, by Hornpipe—Gipsy, 2. Mr W. Taylor offers a prize of £2 2s for the best yearling by Lochinvar. One entry.—K. Morrison's bay Stella, October 15, 1895, by Lochinvar—Dot, 1. LEAPING MATCHES. Judge: Mr Martin Baird, Hawera. Best lady rider, over three jumps 3ft. 6in. high ; three trials allowed. First prize, £4 4s, given by the bachelors of Waikato ; second prize, £2 2s, given by the bachelors of Waikato, and R. Hobbs' special, value £1 Is; third prize, given by H. H. Howden, value £2 2s. Open to ladies (and horses) who have never won a first prize. Seven entries.—Miss Amy Taylor (on Peri), 1; Miss Brown (on Catch'em), 2 ; Miss Hunt (on Comet), 3. Best lady rider, over three jumps 3ft. 6in. high; three trials allowed. First prize, £2; second prize, £l.—Four entries.—Mrs E. H. Kelly (on Peri), 1; Miss Brown (on Catch'em), 2; Mrs E. H. Pilling (oh Princess), 3. Best boy rider, for boys (amateurs) not over 14 years ; over three jumps 3ft. 6in. high; three trials allowed ; ponies not to be over 14 hands; be3t hunting style. First prize, trophy, value £2 2s, given by Hoffmann and Sons, and 10s cash; second prize, £l, given by G. W. Sare.---Master Farrcr, 1 ; Master Stokes, 2 ; Master Webster, 3. Leaping match, best hunting style, not less than 12st up ; over fair hunting fences. Eleven entries. —Mr A. H. Storey on Starlight, 1 ; Mr C. Shaw on Glenloch, 2 ; Mr Berry on Nellie, 3. A leaping match not less than list up. A prize of £2 is offered for the horse which clears the highest bar not less than 4ft. from the ground. Three trials allowed for each rise of the bar. Second prize, £1 ; third prize, 10s. Four entries. Gorton Estate's Cragsman, ridden by Mr R. H»nnon, 1. PIGS. Judge : Mr Jos. Ambury, Remuera. Stewards : Messrs L. B. Ewen and Hurd-Wood. BLACK BERKSHIRE. Best boar, over 12 months. Two entries. George Edgecumbe's Egbert, by Englishman (imp.), farrowed August, 1896, bred by J. R. Clow. 1. Best boar, under 12 months. Three entries.—E. J. Roger's Nelson, December 23, 1897, by Sultan—May, 1 ; Williamson Bros.' Bismarck, seven months, by Prince, bred by exhibitor, 2 ; Geo. Edgecumbe's Arthur, by Egbert—Perfection, farrowed sth March, 1898, bred by exhibitor, c. Best sow, over 12 months, suckling pigs. One entry.—George Edgecumbe's Perfection, farrowed 15th April, 1896, 1. Best sow, under 12 months. Two entries.—George Edgecumbe's Mildred, by Egbert Perfection, farrowed sth March, 1898, 1. DECORATED BICYCLE COMPETITION. Judge : Mr T. Wells. Steward : Mr C. J. W. Barton. Best decorated ladies' bicycle (any design). First prize, £1; second, 10s. Two entries.—Miss R. Nixou, 1 ; Miss Howard, 2.