A. AND P. SHOW

Greymouth Evening Star, 2 March 1931, Page 3

A. AND P. SHOW

SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. People’s Day, at the ninth annual exhibition of the West Coast Agricultural, Pastoral and Industrial Association, held at Victoria. Park on Saturday, attracted a -large attendance. Although light showers of rain at intervals compelled the people to seek shelter, they were not sufficiently heavy to make conditions unpleasant, patrons finding plenty to interest them in the exhibits which were’ under cover. The sports programme was not held up in. any way, and while the bright sunshine of Friday would have been preferred, the weather was warm, and visitors found this year’s Show to be a very interesting exhibition. With the judging completed -on Friday, People’s Day allowed a thorough inspection of the exhibits, and these, especially in the 'fancywork, horticulture, and cookery sections, were found, to be of a high standard. Much amusement and interest was derived from the sports events, the steerriding again being the main attraction. Many skilful exhibitions of riding were witnessed, several competitors repeatedly compelling the steers to abandon all attempts to dislodge them. Those looking on from the “free gallery” at Elmer Lane, were on one occasion put to rout by a large black steer, which broke away from the ring, and, followed by five others less ferocious looking beasts, thundered towards these spectators, who lost no time in showing rapid retreat. The cycling and running events were always productive of keen racing and close finishes, the riding of 'H. Turtill .calling for much applause. Other forms of entertainment in the direction of merry-go-round, the big wheel, and various side-shows, assisted towards a pleasant afternoon’s outing. By the -able manner in which the several committees gave attention to their departments, the smooth running and systematic order with which everything was carried out, greatly helped to establish the success of the exhibition. The President, Mr H. AV. Kitchingham, and members of the Association have every reason to feel grateful at the success of -the function, which once more established itself as a popular annual event with the people. It would be invidious specialy to mention any one of the many committee members, for each worked diligently towards attaining the success whitch the exhibition undoubtedly realised. One official d©serving of congratulation for the indefatigable manner in which he carried through his work, is Mr John Saunders, who, having been a previous secretary to the Association, was of invaluable assistance to the present secretary, Mr 11. Lane, the latter having been indisposed for some time prior to the Show. To the ladies’ committees also the Association is indebted for valuable -assistance, particularly in regard to the -arrangements for refreshments, which were ably carried out by a committee of ladies, of which Mrs ’Kitchingham, the wife of the President, was in charge. The attendance of ’the Blackball Pipe Band on Saturday was much appreciated, and in marching through the town to Victoria Park, the band attracted a lareg following. Additional awards, and results of the sports events decided on Saturday, are as follow: —

Steer-riding contest: —J. Tibbles 1; J. Shaffrey 2; P. Lewis 3.

’ PIPING EVENTS. (Judge: Mr O. McLean). Novice March: J. Meikle 1; W. Mc-‘ Neil 2; G. Clark 3. • Open March: E. J. C. Hay 1; J. Meikle 2. Strathspey and Reel: E. J. C. Hay 1; J. Meikle 2. Scottish Airs: E. J. C. Hay 1; D. Walker 2. HIGHLAND DANCING. (Judge: Mrs R,. Bromley, Greymouth). Highland Fling, under 12: Molly Kilkenny, Westport, 83 marks, 1; Jacqueline Reeves, Greymouth, 74, 2; Kathleen Thomson 64, 3. Also competed: Doreen Walshe, Jessima Holt, Colin Rouse, i Patti Marshall. Elva Wallace. Ruth Stewart, Joyce Blocksage, Mabel Hogg, Margaret Sinnott, Phyllis Thomas and Jessie Bell. Owing to the rain, other 'Highland dancing sections were not held. CYCLING. Half Mile Handicap:—H. Turtill scr., 1; T. S. Howson 60yds 2; P. Duffy 75yds, 3. Also started: W. Inn is 50, C. Corbin 75. E. Cook 40, I). Greanev 80, H. G. Wilson 20, W. Wildermoth 80. J. Havill 30, W. Wilson 50, J. Doig 85, R. Honey, A. Martyn 85. Consolation Race, one mile: —H. G. Wilson 1; Watson 2; Kay 3. Also started: Bradley, Thomas, Honey. Two Miles Handicap:—D. Greanev 280yds 1; P. Duffy 220yds, 2; T. S. Howson 180yds, 3.’ Also competed: 11. Turtill scr., E. W. Thomas 110, E. Cook 110, A. Thompson, D. Clark 280, H. G. Wilson 90, C. Watson 200, W. Wildermoth,-J. Havill SO, E. Best 130, R. Kay 230, J. Doig 260, R. Honey 230, A. Martyn 230, L. Hogarth 280. One Mile Handicap, boys under 18: —-L. Hogarth 60yds 1; R. Kay 40yds 2;. P. Duffy scr., 3. Also started: F. Bradley, J. Daniel, D. Greaney, A. Thompson. J. Kelly.

One Mile Handicap:-—H. Turtill scr., 1; T. S .Howson 90yds 2;' P. Duffy, * I.loyds 3. Time 2.25. Also started: E. Thomas 60, E. Cook 60, D. Greaney 150, A. Thompson, D. Clark 190. H. G. Wilson 40. C. Watson 110, W. Wildermoth 140, J. I-lavill 45. R. Kay 120, W. Wilson 75, J. Doig 170, R. Honey 110, A. Martyn, G. Taylor. RUNNING EVENTS. 75 Yards Handicap:—J. O’Connell 3yds 1; J. Gordon 3yds 2; A. Fong scr, 3. Time 8 3-ssecs. Also started: L. Wearne 3yds, Blanchfield syds, Duffy 3yds, Restieaux 3yds, Caulton 2yds. 100yds Handicap:—J. Gordon 4yds 1; A. Caulton 3yds 2; ,T. O’Connell lyd and C. Restieaux 4yds, dead heat, 3. Also started: Fong scr.. L. Wearne 4yds, Blanchfield 6yds. Duffy 4yds. QUOITING There were 22 entrants for the quoiting competition and the many games played attracted much interest. The winner was R. Clark (Blackball) who beat Page (Runanga) in the final by 15 to 13. Detailed results: — First Round: Sommerville 15, beat D. Clark 10; Wright 15, beat. Hamilton 14; G. Clark 15, beat Glen 14; McFarlane 15, beat Drennan 13; McGhie 15, beat Hassan 10; B. Melkle 15, beat

Spence 10; Simpson 15, beat White 7; Murphy 15, beat J. Clark 12; Page 15, beat Pinstotter 14; R. Clark 15, beat Graham 3; Rutherford 15, beat AV. Meikle 7.

Second Round: Simps’on 15, beat McFarlane 12; Murphy 15, beat Sommer - ville 7. ‘

Third Round: Brown 15, beat G. H. Clark 12; G. Clark 15, beat Penman 9; Page 15, beat Wright 13; Smith 15, beat Rae 13; 'R. Clark 15, beat Rutherford 12; McGhie 15, beat B. Meikle 9; Reid 15, beat McGregor 12.

Fourth Round: McGhie 15, beat Smith 12; R. Clark 15, beat Reid 5; Page 15, beat Brown 8; Murphy 15, heat G. Clark 13.

Semi-Final: Page (Runanga) 15, beat McGhie (Blackball) 13; R. Clark (Blackball) 15, beat Murphy (Dobson) 9. Final: R. Clark (Blackball) 15, beat Page (Runanga) 13.

■Murphy and McGhie divide the 3rd prize.

BUTTER-FAT TEST. AV. E. Norton “Riversdale Jessamine,” ISJlbs milk, 4 test, .74 butterfat 1; A. J. Palmer, “Wickinford Zinnia” 15Jlbs, 4.2 test. .651 butterfat, 2; T. Minehan, “Daisy” 2311bs milk, 2.1 test, .4935 butterfat, 3. HIGH STANDARD IN FANCY WORK. “It. was gratifying to see the number of entries, coming as they did, from as far away as Auckland, Hawke’s Bay, right down to Invercargill.” said Miss D. W. Bridgman, of Christchurch, judge of the fancy work section, when asked for her views in regard to the exhibits in that class. Generally, stated Miss Bridgman, the work was of a high standard, comparing favourably with that exhibited in the foremost of other shoWs . There were many entries which attracted special attention to their quality, that, of Miss Bertha Parker, of Auckland, calling for special mention. The comprehensive schedule introduced by the West Coast. A. and P. Association had been deserving of the successful response given to it, and there was every reason to expect that a still greater number of entries would be made next year. An outstanding fact was that the popular “lazy daisy” work could not be taken into account, insomuch that embroidery, which required more solid and closer stitching called for greater consideration. The exhibits revealed that coloured embroidery was still to the fore, also wools, which made interesting work, and were simple to use.