PEOPLE'S DAY

Evening Post, Volume XCV, Issue 45, 21 February 1918, Page 4

PEOPLE'S DAY

THE SOLWAY SHOW

ADDITIONS TO PRIZE LIST.

(From Our Special Reporter.)

The weather at Solway yesterday turned out to be gloriously fine, and as a result People's Day of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual Show was a pronounced success. As the weather showed definite signs of clearing, the attendance increased rapidly early in the afternoon, and the result must have been very gratifying to the association. It was not a gay crowd, but, apparently, a very interested'■ one. More soberly than usual the people wandered round, satisfying their inherent curiosity here, renewing acquaintances there, and otherwise "spending the day." Side-shows were meagre and unattractive, with the exception of the merry-go-round, which invariably carried its happy freight of children to the sounds of an immelodious organ. As is the custom with all crowds in these days of war, young men in civilian dress were missing, but some hundreds of others from Featherston, all khaki-clad, made the most of the special leave which had been granted them by the military authorities. The Featherston Band played an excellent programme of music. Taking advantage of the big gathering, workers in the interests of the soldiers attended in large number, and sold surprise packets, thus assisting a big scheme formulated by the Commercial Travellers. The latter held a mock court on the ground, and this proved a good collecting agent. A fruit and lollje stall, run for the benefit of a patriotic cause, also did good business. Altogether it is probable that many pounds were extracted from a crowd which appeared to give willingly. As usual, there was an excellent exhibition in the schools classes, the standard set being generally high. There were a few outside entries. It was a noticeable fact, however, that many of the classes, in which spirited competition might be expected from country children, were neglected. It is suggested that the association would do well to interest the teachers to a greater extent, and so bring about a healthy rivalry, which would bs of value to the competitors as well as to the whole district. It was stated by error in last night's Post that the champion Lincoln ram was exhibited by Mr. W. Perry. As a matter of fact, the successful exhibitors were the trustees in the estate of the late D. M'Gregor. Following are additions to a summary of the prize list published in last night's Post :— The entry of pigs was not large, the excellent bea6ts usually exhibited at other shows by the Porirua Mental Hospital being missing. However, the section is not an important one, porkers and baconers only—the utility pigs—being provided for. Clark and Son were awarded one first, two seconds,' and a. third; Wilton Bros, two firsts, one second, and a third; Frank Ford, one first and one third; T. M. Aplin, one second. Agricultural Produce, open claes.— There were three exhibitors in this section, but the Wairarapa Farmers' Co-op. Association and G. H. Perry and Co. divided all the prizes. The Farmers' exhibit was the more successful, with eight firsts and one second, thus securing the association's gold medal. Perry and Co. were awarded one first and four seconds. Agricultural. Produce (grown by exhibitor).—Wilton Bros., winners of the Silver Cup, were awarded nine firsts and three seconds; J. W. Colquhoun, two first 6 and" three seconds; E. Harper, three firsts and one second; J. Kjestrup, three firsts; F. P. Welch, one second and one third; J. Piekett, one second. In -the classes for fruit, firsts were awarded to the following:—Peaches, Mrs. H. L. Price (extra choice collection, according to the judge); plums, Mrs. E. H. Taplin and W. Kemp; pears, Mrs. J. B. Nicol; appleß, A. Rushton (2), Messrs. Minton, F. P Welch; hothouse grapes, T. Wagg. Best Lady Rider (open competition).— Miss Jessie Angus 1, Miss Esther Armstrong 2, Miss Ethel Dennis 3. Nine entries. Competition limited to ladies who have not won a prize previously—Miss P. St. Hill 1, Miss L. Dagg 2. Ponies Ridden by Boy or Girl.—Under 12 hands—Mrs. Bunny 1, Ronald Douglas 2. Under 13 hands—J. H. Percy 1, Jack Welch 2. Under 13.2 handsMiss M. Mace 1, F. Clancy 2. Under 14.2 hands—Mrs. B. M. Hunter 1, W. C. Small 2. Best Girl Rider, over 12 and under 15 years.—Miss Mabel Perry 1, Miss K. Holrawood 2, Miss Kathleen Knight 3. Under 12 years—Miss Betty Parry 1, Miss Joan Beetham 2, Miss Eunice Perry 3. Best Boy Rider, under 12 years.— Robert Ryan, 1, E. S. Garrett 2, R. Douglas 3. Horses in Harness. —Firsts were secured by the following: I. Pike, W. Redmond, Miss Maher, and O. J. Percy. Ponies in Harness.—Firsts were secured by the following: C. K. M'Laren, W. J. Percy, F. Clancy, Wilton Bros., J. and W. Fisher, J. A. Symonds.