PORT ALBERT SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 46, 24 February 1902, Page 3

PORT ALBERT SHOW.

The thirty-third annual show of the Port Albert Agricultural and Horticultural Society was held on Thursday. The weather was fine. A large number of visitors from the surrounding districts were, present. The exhibits of horses and cattle were very good, fruit good, but the exhibits of field and garden*produce much inferior to many previous shows. The Society undertook the catering for the public; the lunch and tea provided was good, and was under the management of Messrs Sidney Gubb and G. Underwood. The principal prize-takers were Messrs Gubb Bros., Becroft Bros., Neal, Keid, N. A. Walker, and Thompson. The secretary (G. T. Hartnell) and the stewards did their work well.

The evening meeting in the public hall •was a large and enjoyable one, and wa3 presided over by the member for Waitemata (R. Monk, M.H.R.). m a brief but stirring speech he advocated the claims of the farmers and advised forming strong farmers' unions. The programme tor the evening was good and, wisely, not too long. The singing of Miss Duddin* W F alr a cf r? atl and the Pianoforte playinf of Mr Sidney Gubb, the newly-appointed organist of Devonport Church, was hi-nly appreciated. Mr G. Nicholson again did good service, as on many previous occasions. The judges werer-Live stock, Messrs Lendrum (Auckland), T. C Sainsl bury (Kaipara Plats). Fruit, D Hay (Auckland). Field and dairy produce, R. Monk. Preserves, bread, etc., Mrs A Walker and Miss Hilda Plummer. The following is the prize list:— Draught Horses.—Entire, David (Maori) 1. Brood mare, with foal, David (Maori) 1 and 2. Colt or filly, under 3 years, V Grant 1, G. Thompson 2. Colt or filly under 2 years,, J. Matheson 1. Foal, r! Hefford 1, Wallace 2. Agricultural team, W. H. Williams 1, G. Underwood 2 Agricultural horse, W. H. Williams L Ned Waho 2.\ Roadsters.-Entire, G. Thompson 17 Colt or filly, under 2 years, J. Matheson 1, J Shepherd 2. Foal, A. Neal 1, A. Pater&oii 2. Hack, up to 14 stone, J. Edwards 1, C Dibble 2. Hack, up to 11 stone, A. Vipond 1, F. Parker 2. Lady's hack, ridden by lady, H. Davey l, G. Thompson 2. Ponvl' David 1, yates 2. Foal, by G. E. Thompson s horse, A. Peterson 1, C. Booth 2 Settler's horse and spring cart, Henry Legrge 1, G. Underwood 2. Pair horses and 4-wlieeler, J. Barton 1, J. Grant 2. ■Gentleman rider, over three flights hurdles, 3ft 6in, A. Boot 1, A. Gubb 2. Lady rider, over three flights hurdles 3ft H Wilson 1, Woodcock 2. High jump, special prize by Mr La Roche, A. Gubb 1 s Gubb 2. Best girl rider, under 18 years! Miss David 1, Miss Carlson 2. Saddling and bridling competition, David 1, Daddy 2. Nail-driving, by lady, J. Parker 1, Neal

Cattle.—Best bull, N. A. Worker 1 C Parker 2. Bull calf, under 1 year' d" Smith 1, G. Thompson 2. Cow, in milk of calf, M. Stott 1, G. 2. Heifer under 3 years, S. and P. Gubb 1, M Stott 2. Heifer, under 2 years, S. and P.' Gubb 1, M. Stott 2. Best heifer calf, under I year, N. A. Worker 1, F. Parker 2. Dairy cow, any breed, G. Thompson 1, N Worker 2. Fat beast, W. H. Williams i and 2.

Sheep.—Lincoln: Best ram, N. A. "Worker 1 and 2. Pen of 3 ewes, N. A. Worker 1 and 2. Pen 2-tooth ewes. N. A. Worker 1 and 2. Leicesters: Best ram, N. A. Worker 1 and 2. Pen 3 ewes N* A Worker 1. Pen 2-tooth ewes, N. A. Workl er 1. Cross-breds: Best pen ewes (3), no, first prize, N. A. Worker 2. Pen ewe lambs (3), G. Thompson 1, A. Worker 2 Down-cross ewes, F. Dibble 1 an« 2* Down-cross lambs (3), S. and P. Gubb l" F. Dibble 2. Fat wethers (3), S. and P ■Gubb 1 and 2. '

Pigs.—Boar, G. Thompson 1. Boar, under 1 year, G. Thompson 1. Sow, G Thompson, 1 and 2. Sow, under 1 year J. A. Shepherd 1, G. Thompson 2. ' Poultry.—Brown Leghorn, G. Thompson 1, A. Neal 2. Minorca, C. Judd 1. Duck and drake, F. Reid 1, Old" Keo (Maori) 2 Dairy Produce—Keg butter, B. M. Gubb 1, C. Pearman 2. Butter, 1 week old, Mrs B. M. Gubb 1 and 2. Butter, new, Mrs Pearl Gubb 1, 8,. M. Gubb 2. Cheese W Cramp 1, W. Dudding 2. Hams (2), T. A. Gubb 1.

Field Produce.—Oats, C. Pearman JU Broad beans, R. Gibbs 1. Maize, in cobs A. Neal 1, D. Becroft 2. Cocksfoot grass seed, A. Neal 1. Tall fescue, M. Stott 2 Sack chaff, S. and P. Gubb 1, G. Underiwood 2. Maori white potatoes, G. Turner 1, J. Edwards 2. Kidney potatoes, D Smith 1, B. M. Gubb 2. Other sorts, 2 first and 2 second prizes, G. Turner and C. Judd first, R. Gibbs and C. Judd second. Kumaras, Old Keo 1, David 2 TurniDS (3), S. and P. Gubb 1.

Garden Produce.—Collection vegetables A. Neal 1, R. Gibbs 2. Pumpkin, S. and P. Gubb 1, G. Underwood 2. Seed onions, S. and P. Gubb 1, R. Gibbs 2. Windsor beans, R. Gibbs 1, Mrs Hartnell 2. Haricot beans, R. Gibbs 1, A. Neal 2. Garden Peas, W. Gubb 1, G. Underwood' 2. Cabbages (2), G. Turner 1, R. Gibbs 2. Carrots (6), Harold Becroft 1, H. Becroj't 2. Parsnips, R. Gibbs 1. Watermelons, A. Neal 1.

Fruit.—Collection fruit, B. M. Gubb 1. Collection apples, B. M. Gubb 1, G. B. Reid 2. Apples, 10 sorts, A. Nea-1 X. Apples, 4 sorts, A. Neal 1, J. A. Shepherd 2. Plate Gravenstein, A. Neal 1, T. A, Gubb 2. Plate Adams' Pearmain, H. Becroft 1. American Golden Russett (6), G. B. Reid 1, Walter Becroft 2. Northern Spy (6), J. A. Shepherd 1, A. Neal 2. Lord Suffleld (6), G. Turner 1, C. Judd 2. Bismark, G. B. Reid 1, G. Turner 2. Mobbs* Royal, A. Neal 1, B. M. Gubb 2. Canadian Reinette, W. Gubb 1, A. Neal 2. Ohinemuri, J. A. Shepherd 1, A. Neal 2. Stone Pippin, G. B. Reid 1, T. A. Gubb 2y Simmond's Winter, B. M. Gubb 1, A. Neal 2. Collection pears, G. B. Reid 1, B. M» Gubb 2. Best dessert pears, early, B. M, Gubb 1, T. A. Gubb 2. Do., late, B. M« Gubb 1, T. A. Gubb 2. Cooking pears late, G. B. Reid 1, B, M. Gubb 2. Collection plums," Peter Becroft 1, Frank Becroft 2. Dessert plums, B. M. Gubb 1 and! 2. Cooking plums, Peter Becroft 1, G. B. Reid 2. Collection peaches, D. Becroft ll Plate peaches, free stone* D. Becroft 1, J. A. Shepherd 2. Do., cling-stone, A. Neal 1. Quinces, Mrs Hartnell 1, A. Neal 2. Grapes, under glass, B. M. Gubb 1, and 2. Lemons, B. M. Gubb 1, C. Judd 2»'

Preserves.—Dried apples, Mrs Hartnell 1, A. Neal 2. Collection bottled fruit, D. Becroft 1, B. M. Gubb g. Bottle^l peaches, last season's, A. Neal 1, B. M. Gubb 2. Bottled Quinces, last season's, D. Becroft 1, A. Neal 2. Bottled pears, last season's, B. M. Gubb 1, D. Becroft 2. Collection janis, Mrs B. M. Gubb 1, D. Becroft 2. Plum jam, sweet, B. M.. Gubb 1 ana 2. Plum jam, sour, B. M. Gubb 1, D. Becroft 2. - Peach jam, B. M. Gubb 1 and 2. Strawberry jam, B. M. Gubb 1 and 2. Appl,» jelly, B. M. Gubb 1, A. Neal 2. Orange, marmalade, B. M. Gubb 1, D. Becroft 2. Miscellaneous.— Bouquet flowers, Ifrs Peter Becroft 1, Mrs D. Becroft 2. Collection flowers, Mrs D. Becroft 1, Mrs Peter Becroft 2. Yeast bread, Mrs A. Neal 1, Mrs T. A. Gubb 2. Brown bread* Mrs A. Neal 1, Mrs Hartnell 2. Sconed (10) Harold Becroft 2. Currant cake, A. Neal 1 Seed cake, Mrs Peter Becroft 1, Mrs A. Npal 2. Spong-e roll, Pearl Gubb 1 Mrs A. Neal 2. Sponge cake, Mrs Peter Becroft 1, Miss Reid .2. Ginger biscuit, Nelly Gubb 1, A. Neal 2. Apple pl«y. Mrs Hartnell 1, Mrs Peter Becroft X