SUCCESSFUL SHOW

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20744, 2 March 1939, Page 8

SUCCESSFUL SHOW

TOKOROA EXHIBITION STRONG PARADE OF HORSES INCREASED PIG ENTRIES (Special Reporter.) TOKOROA, Wednesday Highly satisfactory entries in nearly all sections and a record attendance of the public were the features of the seventh annual sho\v of the Tokoroa Agricultural and Pastoral Association, which was held at Tokoroa to-day, the fixture being one of the most successful in the history of the association. Beautifully fine weather contributed to the success of the show, which was held on the picturesque property of the Matarawa Land Company. The ring events were watched by a large gallery, the jumping contests providing a good exhibition of clever horsemanship. The strong parade of draughts and light horses provided one of the chief attractions of the show, the exhibition of light horses being the best yet seen at Tokoroa. Jerseys comprised the strongest dairy cattle section, but competition was limited to a few exhibitors in the Friesian and Milking Shorthorn classes. No Ayrshires were shown. Sheep and pigs were exhibited in increased numbers, the improvement in numbers and quality providing an indication of Tokoroa's farming progress. Quality Praised The clraught and light horses have always been the principal feature of the show, and to-day provided no exception. There was an excellent showing of brood mares with foals at foot, while some high-quality dry mares were exhibited. The general standard of quality among the draughts would have done credit 'to a major show. The judge, Mr W. G. Wallace, of Cambridge, expressed his keen satisfaction with the quality of the entries, and stated that in many classes he had found very little difference in the placed horses. The light horses were not behind the draughts in quality and there was strong competition In practically all classes. The ring competitions provided excellent entertainment, and the horsemanship in many classes was of a high order. Mr A. Sutherland, of Ngaruawahia, who Judged this section, praised the quality of the entries and commented very favourably on the jumping contests. Mr R. E. Buckland’s Midnight, placed first in the open jump, was capable, he said, of winning in much stronger company. Good Jersey Section

There were many good cattle forward in the Jersey cattle classes and the showing of this class was undoubtedly a credit to the district. The Matangi breeder, Mr A. C. Lovelock, who judged, described the section as a remarkably good showing of cattle. Mr J. A. Ranger’s champion females were really outstanding cattle. Tokoroa should feel very satisfied with the quality of their cattle. Competition was limited to a few breeders in tire Friesian and Milking Shorthorn sections, but there was some excellent quality *catlle forward. The outstanding animal in the Frisians was Mr S. May’s bull, Mayland Monarch Netherland Pontiac, which won the award for the best bull in the sho^v. Little fault could be found with the fat sheep, the only blemish in some cases being over fatness. The breeding sheep were a splendid advertisement for the potentialities of the Tokoroa district as a fat lamb raising area. The judge, Mr 11. P. Lopdell, of Putaruru, was enthusiastic in his praise of this section. Increased pig entries were forward and in some classes some good animals were seen. The Eureka breeder, Mr E. J. Jones, commented favourably on many of the entries, and stated that he was particularly pleased with Mr C. W. Blennerhassett’s sow and litter that had won the New Zealand Co-operative Pig Marketing Association’s Challenge Cup. Additional results:— Championship Awards Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Company’s Cup for best bull in show: Mr S. May’s Friesian bull. Reserve: Mr J. A. Ranger’s Jersey bull. A. E. Barr Brown’s Cup for best cow in show: Ylr J. A. Ranger’s Jersey. Reserve: Mr R. D. Thomson’s grade Jersey. Champion hack: Miss M. Baldwin’s Laddy. Points Prizes.—Draught horses: Matarawa Land Company. Calf Club classes: K. Thomson. Pigs: G. Ireland. Sheep: Cox and Purchas. Heavy cattle: Matarawa Land Company. Home industries: Mrs J. Mossop. Field classes: Mr L. Newell. Light Horses Judge, Mr A. Sutherland, Naruawahia 'Lady’s hack, to carry 9 stone: W. Sanders l, M. G. Baldwin 2, Miss E. A. Harwood 3. Lady’s hack, to carry 11 stone: W. E. Baldwin 1, Miss C. E. Scott 2, W. Sanders 3. Young man rider: G. Dunham l. Young lady rider: Miss C. Scott 1, Mrs M. C. Clark 2, Miss M. Baldwin 3. Gentleman rider: R. E. Buckland 1, W. Sanders 2. Best shod horse: .Mrs J. U. O. Lockliead 1. JUMPING EVENTS (Judge: Mr A. Sutherland.) Maiden jump: W. Sanders 1, R. E. Buckland 2, Mrs M. C. Clarke 3. Open jump: R. E. Buckland 1, Miss C. E. Scott 2, Miss M. Baldwin 3. Ladies’ jump: Miss C. E. Scott 1, Miss M. Baldwin 2.Consolation jump: R. E. Buckland 1, Mrs M. C. Clarke 3. Pony jump: A. W. Anderson 1. J. Birch 2, G. Dunham 3. Children’s Classes Pony of 14 hands: Miss W. Hunt 1, R. Cornelius 2, E. Ireland 3. Pony, 12 hands: B. Sanders 1, B. Cornelius 2. Pony, 14 hands, special: E. Ireland 1, K. Ashworth 2. Pony, 12 hands, special: R. Waklon *l. Boy rider, under 14: R. Cornelius 1, K. Ashworth 2, B. Sanders 3, Boy rider, under 12: B. Sanders 1, R Cornelius 2, K. Ashworth 3. Girl rider, under 14 years: Miss M. Hunt 1. Girl rider under 12 years: D. banders 1. HOME INDUSTRIES (Judges: Mesdanies IL Robinson and H. J. W. .Scott.) Raspberry jam: Mrs Sloper 1, Mrs Newell 2, Mrs Graydon 3. Gooseberry jam: Mrs Ireland 1, Mrs Mossop 2, Mrs Walker 3. Plum jam: Mrs E. Walker 1, Mrs Mossop 2, Mrs Graydon 3. Peach jam: Mrs Graydon 1, Mrs Mossop 2, Mrs Sloper 3. Apricot jam: Mrs Mossop 1 and 2, Mrs Sloper 3. Blackberry jam: Mrs Mossop l, Mrs Graydon 2, Mrs Newell 3. Melon jam: Mrs Newell 1. Marmalade: Mrs Graydon 1, Mrs Mossop 2, Mrs Newell 3. Three jars jam: Mrs Mossop 1 and 3, Mrs Sloper 2. Preserved peaches: Mrs Graydon 1, Miss Harwood 2. Preserved plums: Mrs Newell l. Mrs Graydon 2, Miss Harwood 3. preserved pears: Miss Harwood 1. Preserved gooseberries: Mrs Mossop 1. Preserved rhubarb: Mrs Newell l, Miss Harwood 2, Mrs Graydon 3. Three jars preserves; Mrs Mossop 1, Miss Harwood 2.

Chutney: Mrs E. Walker 1, Mrs Mossop 2. Pickles: Mrs Graydon 1. Sauce: Mr© sloper 1, Mrs Mossop 2 and 3. Points prize- Mrs J. Mossop. FIELD CLASSES (Judge: Mr D. McMillan.) Three short carrots: L. A. Newell 1 and 2, F. Colson 3. Three long carrots: L. A. Newell 1. F. Colson 2. Three parsnips: L. A. Newell 1, F. Colson 2 and 3. • DOG CLASSES (Judge: Mr 11. P. Lopdell.) Short-haired sheep «*r caitle dog: I). Fraser 1, B. G. Dunham 2. a. K. Elliott 3. Long-haired sheep or cattle dog. A. K. Elliott l. I». K. Sloper 2, U. E. Bucki land 3, Miss M. Baldwin 4.

hair a mile in 50s, the latter pair takinr [ nearly is longer. | Electric spear finished up serviceable 1 ■work by running his last six rurlongs in I 1.2 8 1-5. He came through his racing at 1 Te Aroha In good order. The stablematcs ftanler and Konneta reeled off three furlongs In 36 4 -ss. Konneta will be in good fettle ror her engagements at Taranaki. Miss Appellant was holding wild Acre over six furlongs in i.i« 2-5, arter taking 27 4-5 for the first two. Going from almost a standing start Glen Abb, Trcvace and Hoyal Abb were in that order at the conclusion or a mile in 1.4 1, the last six furlongs taking 1.17 and the final half-mile In Do 2-s*. Glen Abb Impressed by his effort. Land Court was going nicely at the end of half a mile run in 52s Mai de Mer reeled off six furlongs In I 1.16. Royal Ace assisting him over the last live in 1.3 4-5 and the Bonnie Mabel gelding over the last three in 38 1-&. Summary”* Smart Half summary was timed to run the last halfmile of her work in 49 3-ss, and she wai doing it well at the finish. Shy and Windcress completed a round in 1.54, the la.-1 half-mile In 54 4-ss. Windcress finished several lengths in front. Full of Scotch was in front or Norse Lady at the conclusion of five furlongs in 1.5, the first two in 26 l-ss. Huntingmorc was responsible for one of the best efforts of the morning, over six furlpngs, completing the distance in 1.16 2- the first three taking 375. He had a lot of pace on when he jumped away but it was a very satisfactory trial. On the tan Knight of Australia covered A round in 2.2, going very easily. Tybalt was going nicely at the end of half a mile m 5 3 3-ss. f lcetwmd ami Aero King traverse! five rurlongs in l.s. They ran the first hallmile in 52 1 -58, and both worked well. Baldric and All Irish finished up a useful task by running six furlongs in 1.25 3- going easily tlianughout. ohmaha impiv.-sed more than Spinning Wheel at the conclusion of seven furlongs in 1.39. Marheke and Elsie were timed to run the last hall'-mile of their work in 53 3-ss, there being little between them at the finish. Additional riding engagements for the Franklin meeting are: J. Cammlck.—Bronze Emerald. P. Fearne.—Venture. A. Terre.—Empire. Action, Master Appellant, Popeye, Orally.