FINAL DAY

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20741, 27 February 1939, Page 8

FINAL DAY

AUCKLAND SHOW SPLENDID STOCK DISPLAY GRAND PARADE SPECTACLE SUCCESS OF WAIKATO EXHIBITORS (Special Reporter) AUCKLAND, Saturday. Completing a successful twoday exhibition with a spectacular grand parade, the annual show of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association concluded at the Epsom Showgrounds to-day Jn fine weather. There was a record attendance of the public, the large grandstand being packed some time before the grand parade was -scheduled to begin. Apart from the parade, chief interest at the show to-day was centred on the ring events in which many well-known Waikato riders competed. There was an excellent display of horsemanship by both the lady and gentlemen riders, while in the grand parade the spirited hunters and high-stepping ponies provided a spectacle that won the instant appreciation of the big crowd. The parade of dairy cattle was one of the best yet seen at Auckland, the Jerseys, Friesians and Shorthorns making an impressive showing. During the parade of the cattle, the Milking Shorthorns were described and the various champions indicated over the loud-speaking system by Mr A. W. Green, of Hamilton, secretary to the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Breeders’ Association, while Ihe Jersey cattle were described by the Matongi breeder. Mr W. T. -Luxton. The Friesians, which included the Piri Land Company’s championship winners at the Royal Show, were described by Mr X. R. Roper, assistant secretary to the New Zealand Friesian Breeders’ Association. Suocesses In Ring Waikato riders won many awards in the ring events. Mr J. R. Wilson’s D’Artagnan was adjudged the cleverest jumper over fences, while the award for the best lady rider went to Mrs T. L. Ran-stead, of Matangi. Miss Kitty Ranstead was third in the same event. In the “Empire” jumping competition, which attracted the record number of 31 entries, Miss D. Pirritt’s Eclipse was placed first, while Little Irish, ridden by Miss K. Fisher, of Cambridge, won the second prize ribbons. Mrs T. L. Ranstead’s Toby, which has won a record number of awards at Waikato shows, was fourth. The third, prize in the pony jumping competitio’n was won by Miss R. J. ■Mulcahv’s Blue Peter. A full programme of entertainment was provided for the public during the day, chariot races and exhibitions of daredevil riding -being included in the many novelty items. Best Pig Display The display of pigs, strengthened by many Waikato entries, was undoubtedly the best yet seen at the Auckland Show. There was, however, a considerable variation in the quality of the entries, the winning pigs in the Berkshire and Tamworth sections being markedly superior to the other entries. Mr A. T. Rogers, of Ngaruawahia, showed some outstanding examples of these two breeds, and it was not surprising that the Waikato exhibitor gained three championships and one reserve championship. There were many outstanding pigs in the Large White section, where Waikato breeders were also conspicuous in the championship list, the New Zealand Dairy Company taking the hoar championship and Mr G. D. Porritt, of Pukeroro, the reserve award. Competition was not particularly strong in the Large Black division but the entries were of splendid type, those shown by Mr A. T. Rogers earning praise from the judges. This breeder won the boar championship, while he also exhibited the champion and the reserve champion sow. High Quality Horses In the horse sections there was an improvement both in regard to numbers and quality of entries. Mrs P. K. Smith’s Over She Goes, well-known hunter in Waikato show-rings, won both the hack and lady’s hunter championships, while Mr L. Davis’ Riponui gave an outstanding performance to win the champion hunter ribbons. Mr P. H. Clarkin, of Eureka, had no light task in judging the ponies and children’s section, describing the standard of the entries as highly satisfactory. Clydesdales made an attractive showing, and a feature was the large number of brood mares and stallions. Dairy Cattle Classes Milking Shorthorns, Jerseys and Friesians were all represented, but there was an absence of Ayrshires. Dairy type and constitution were well represented by the three breeds. Waikato breeders exhibited with success in the Friesian and Shorthorn sections, the Piri Land Company, of Taupirl, gaining the bulk of the major awards for the former breed. These exhibitors won the male championship and also showed the champion and the reserve champion female. The stock exhibited by the Piri Land Company included several of the Dominion’s foremost show animals, which already have a long list of successes to their credit.

There were many good animals ■among the Milking Shorthorns, which were judged by Mr A. M. Fisher, of Cambridge, the most successful exhibitors being the Morrinsville breeder, Mr R. R. Dibble, and the Waiuku breeder, Mr John McGowan. High Standard of Romneys Although entries in some classes were disappointing, the general standard of quality of the exhibits in the sheep section was very pleasing and indicated the attention breeders are paying to improvement in type and constitution. The Romneys on show were a splendid advertisement for the breed, the champion ram and the champion ewe being both outstanding animals. The Southdowns comprised a strong showing of the breed and the standard was a distinct advance on previous Auckland shows. As with the Romneys, the Southdown champions were ideal breeders’ sheep and faults were difficult to find. Competition was limited in the classes for Corriedales. Lincolns and Shropshires, and the quality in the bulk of cases was not of a very high order. Championship Awards Grand Champion Hunter.—Mrs P. H. Smith's Over she Goec.

RING COMPETITIONS Chariot race, final.—D. Bell 1, a. Millen 2, N. Millen 3. “Empire’’ jumping competition: Miss D. Pirrit’s Eclipse 1. Miss K. Fisher s F.ntle Irish 2, Mrs P. Dixon’s NobbJ.v 3. Mrs T. 1.. Ranstead’s Toby j. Pony Jumper, under 12.2 hands: r. j. MuHahy 1 and 2, Guy 3. Pony Jumper, under 13.2 hand-. Miss C. Taylor l, C. Millen 2, A. J. saunders 3. TROTTING EVENTS (Judge: Mr F. C. Marks President’s Handicap, li miles.—Mr j. Mahoney’s Ruminate, It.. I: Mr* F. Guerin's I.uck.v Ixive, it., M«'**r* Newilick Kro- ’ Fisher, It.. 3. Won by a length, with two lengths between second and third. Time. Cornwall Handicap, unhoppled trotters, 1$ miles.—Mr W. Mosking's l.lanvalxm. It., l; Mr 1 ;. it. Mitchell's Gold kip. it,, j. Mi G. .•Stubbs’ Autumn Lou, 2 i yd* bin!, WOOD CHOPPING Judge; F. McAulny 12-Inch standing chop: p. iioev i« * 1. I'- Hoey ■ >cr ■ 2. J. Murrav I - a. p. Silva ‘2s i. Time. n«. 1 i-inrh standtng chop: J. J.. Murray 2- t. d. if ~ -cr, 2, \. K lima, rd p. Ho.*\ -2s l i. Time, i i-. I i-111. 11 champion chop: D. Hoey New Zealand ctiant; k>?iship holder i. p silva 2. .1 L. Murray 3, A. Kinniuxt i. Tune, 45 2-is.