WARKWORTH SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 33, 8 February 1930, Page 12

WARKWORTH SHOW.

ANOTHER RECORD EVENT. district wealth on view. HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP AND PRODUCE. Described as the premier show of the county, the Rodney A. and P. Societj s sixty-first event was held at Warkworth to-day under ideal conditions. Hundreds of people came from all parts of North Auckland, and events followed each other •< sutft quick succession, that there was nab e dull moment in the horse ring. Entries in all classes were more than those at any previous show. Entries in the Jersey and sheep sections were particularly strong. In the home industries record entries were received. The committee, with the president, Mr. J. L. Buchamin, have made excellent arrangements, and the indefatigable secretary, Mr. E. A. Cook, carried them out. to the satisfaction of all concerned. Prize money amounting to £250 was offered, and this fact was responsible for very keen competition. The association has a fine collection of valuable cups and trophies, some of which have been given by his Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, Lord Gremthorpe, of Leeds, Yorkshire (for championship hunter), and Lord Rodney, of Canada (for most points in pedigree cattle). In addition there are 15 other handsome silver cups, together with silver rose bowls and light trophies. 1 In the home industry section the wealth of the Rodney County, and in particular of Warkworth, is well illustrated. Fruit,, vegetables, preserves, home-made cake and bread are shown in profusion, and the needlework and such _ like articles demonstrate the abilities of the settlers' wives and daughters. Large quantities of flowers complete the picture. Mr. A. J. Murdoch, MJ?., and patron of the society, opened the show before a large gathering this afternoon. Following are the awards:— HOESES. Agricultural Horses.—'General purpose horse: J. Kitty 1, C. Barker 2, F. Martin 3. Brood mare, with foal at foot; H. Langridge 1, A. Cruickshank 2, Edward Brothers 3. Foal: H. I/angridge 1, A. Cruickshank 2, Edward Brothers 3. Foal by Excelsior: H. Langridge 1, A. Cruickshank 2, Edward Brothers 3. Pair of horses: F. Martin 1. Mare or gelding, three years or over: F. Martin 1, L. J. Smith 3. Half-ton spring cart horse: A. Simpson 1. Three-quarter ton spring cart horse; F. Martin 1, A. Simpson 2. Gelding or filly, under three years : P. Woodcock 1. Artillery horse: F. Martin 1. CATTLE. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns.—Bull, horn since July 1, 1928: E. V. Phillips 1, J. D. Greenwood 2 and 3. Cow, 3yrs and over: A. S. Cruickshank 1, J, D. Greenwood 2, T. A. Clayden 3. Heifer, born since July 1, 1927: J. F. Lawrie 1, A. S. Cruickshank 2, T. A: Clayden 3. Heifer, born since July 1, 1926: _ ,T. D, Greenwood 1, J. F. Lawrie 2. Heifer calf, born since July 1, 1929: A. J. Rayner 1. T. A. Clayden 2 and 3. Bull calf born since July 1, 1929* J. D. Greenwood 1. J. F. Lawrie 2, F. A*. Clayden 3. Two heifers, born since July 1, 1928: J. D. Greenwood 1, J. F. Lawrie 2, A. J. Cruickshank 3. Two heifer calves, born since July 1, J929 : T. A Clavden 1. Grade Shorthorn Section.—Cow, Syrs and over: R. Riddlemar 1 and 2, T. A. Clayden 3. Heifer, born since July 3, 1927: T. A. Clayden 1 and 2. Heifer, born since July 1* 1928: Tlieo Edwards 1, Clayden Heifer calf, born since July l, 1929 • T. A. Clayden 1 and 2.