THE SHOW.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 244, 23 October 1901, Page 3

THE SHOW.

POVERTY RAY AGKICULTUKA. AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. FIRST DAY. Thk Poverty Bay Agricultural an< Pastoral Society were favored witl glorious weather for ihe opening day o lh(-ir Annual Siio'.v. which look place a; the Park Company's pretty grounds yesterday. There was nut a large attendance of tiu public, but fanners from all parts of trie district were present, and took a J:--cn interest in the pnceedings. The (.'• :ninili< of tile Agricultural Soeic t v are to la- congratulated upon the enterprise :he\ ha*..* displayed in improving the grounds, whilst the arrangements for accommodating She .-lock were much more saii'fa-'t .rv tnan in previous vt-an-. For this pleasing -!«:.• ‘of al.'air, the popular Seer, t.iry. Mr ii. it. W’yhie. was cruelly re-poo-lie-. and nothing .has been left undone by him wni‘-h v.-ne.d in any Wav tend to promot. the siicce.-.s of tingathering. Mi- Wyiiie was mi!;. - -mde-i in all his i llui! - hi i.i - part ini'. M r M a son, and ii. tin rii-mbm - of i iie <' eninitn e. v. hicii eon-i-n d of tile following ge,.tie men : I'resid, nt. Mr -lames Maefariane : Vic, -I'n -id, nt. Ms T. 11 Glen : Gen. ra! Committee. Messrs F. lb ib-sk-r. ]>. J< ihilie. A. Hewing, A. Hr gem. W. I'. Smith, C. hn.v, A. F. Ktmiedv. I). KirkPatrick, \Y. Sin rrati, ( . Whit. , 11. N. Watson. •). To: „ Id* -on an-l -F. W. I bight. The Vgricmmral Slow i- the chief I\ i ill of tli- l-i . tii.s di-trift, and old and yoinig a v-.avs lu.,k forward to it with inter!-:. 1- is a time win n settii rs from ail pans of the district are brought tunote- with i n-ii otla-r and gather much

iiito.-matlo’i. V. Ilif.h is ii-unl to toein i the mill ia ge 111 ei 1 1 of i hei r propertie Then ;- also s-„„e'!h:,g oi tie m.tnre , a gigantic -,,-ial gathering a it it. an . special! v on tia- •• iupi- s I >av " is til. the e use. Town and eo.iutr;, cousin- ,-u 'lraa-, n in -orial iiilercoiir.se, and spend least one happy day together. Th- g-ntie ' - who for weeks prior to tie Show a' I been planning* mil what th-v sbal ear :-i the way of dn-.:scs and bonnet•e able to come forth in bright array hlh-t the young p, ople are looking in -.thing .He hut good picnic. It i - : .•rout da;, for all classes, ami is a plcasau ’i< :ik to tlif monotony of lift, -lupin* ’ln vius ii.-is aKvoys 'been kind to tin Society, and tbe brigh mnv wtiTthcr of yesitrday was only • bat tbe Society have been accustomed > in the past. With :i tim .veatber to-day there promises to bo r .‘.cent attendance, and the more sanguine •> so far as to predict a record gathering, ope that they may get it. Tiie Society are further to be congratuated upon the fact that the Show in very year becoming of greater importnice. This is shown upon the present iccasion by the increased number of ntries, as well as in the quality of the exdbits. The entries this year are a record or the Society. The only class that does ot show an increase is the poultry, there feing four entries less than last year. The -liowing table will show tbe entries reoived in each class, as compared with last

,771 tit 7 There is, as usual, a splendid exhibition of agricultural implements of every description, and the various colonial manuictures, especially the South Island, are well represented. In local manufactures Mr .1. 11. Ormond also gives a grand dis- : ay of vehicles of all descriptions, and tilers after inspecting his carriages, -Irays, waggons, etc., will be forced to tbe conclusion that they can be better served locally than by placing their orders outside. The buggies shown by Mr Ormond are <*>f tirst-elass manufacture, and reboot

great credit upon bis ability as a carriage builder.

Tim judging of the horses yesterday .I'-aele.l a great deal of attention, and

.upWitum was remarkably keen. In ,'liiss 1., for tfie best draught entire, there were six entries, four of whirlt were judged. Speetilation ran high as to whether the chief honor should fall to Mr YV. Kind's Young Herd l.addie or Mr H. N. Watson s Blair Cowrie, these two being the public fancies. Yount; Herd Laddie is a very handsome stalin' of Clydesdale, whilst Hiair Cowrie is an evenly built horse, standing' on short leys, with bighorn, and good nutse'e. The judgig of this class was done by Mr lloeken, Mr Me Loan, who was appointed judge, preferring to withdraw, on account of having bred one of the contestants. The award in this class went to Blair Cowrie, Young Herd Laddie being second, and Gallant I‘rince third. The latter was only a two-year-old. and, in the opinion of the judge, was tit for any two-year-old class at any show in the eolonv. In blood stock, for the best entire any age, ;1 "'e was an entry of live, and honors to air W. T. Hill's Flaxbourno, aged, by Stony hurst—\Yai, C. Carrington's Swordtish being second, and ,1. Hobson's Strowan third. In class Id. for the best vearling, Mr ,T. A. Caesar's chcsnut filly Sarilla was awarded the price. In class lb. for the best entire calculated to improve the breed of saddle horses, Flaxbourne was again first, Mr J. Poynter's fine roan Mar.eppa being second, and C. Scott's chesmit Richmond third. In the class for the entire best calculated to improve the breed of carriage and coaching horses, there were three competitors, and the palm was awarded to Mr C. Keenan's Oelpljin. The decision of the judge was very popular, and l'elphin received a good round of applause when the award was made known.

The cattle exhibits, both as regards ; numbers and quality, were a great im- : provement over previous Shows, the j i Judge, Mr A. McLean, expressing the j ; opinion that they were the best that he had seen here. In conversation with our reporter. Mr McLean stated that he would like to have seen the beasts better trained to lead into the ring. In some cases he was unable to properly inspect them on account of them being so restive. There was a splendid collection of Shorthorns. Messrs H. K. Matson. Y\. D. J.vsnar. and \V. Witters being the chief prize-takers. Mr Watson had a monopoly in the number of prizes, and some of his exhibits were really first-class. Mr W. H. Lysnars roan, Mystic, secured first prize i:i the class for the best bull under 15 months. Mr Watson being second with j Leonoras Puke nth. In Class 8S for the j best bull over Id months and under 'IT j months Mr Watson secured first and , second prices. Mr W. Witters being third. For the best bull over 27 months Mr H. X. v» arson's Beau Ideal was awarded the paint, and this exhibit was also awarded the champion prize, which carries the Society's medal and Ad. For the best bull over 3d months Mr C. Gray's roan, Cherry Count, secured first honors, Holden Bros, being second. There was a good entry in Class 41 for the best bull, anjiage. 'Mr W. Witters securing first, second and third. In Class 42 for the ; best bull, any age. for a special prize presented by Mi-1 A. Harding. Mr H. X. Watson's Leonoras Puke sth was awarded first and second prizes. There was keen competition for the best heifer under Id months, and the Judge had some difficulty in separating them. Mr \\ . W itters defeated Mr Watson's two entries in this class, but the latter turned the tables on Mr Watters in Class 44 for the best heifer over Id months and under 27 mouths. In Class 45 for the best cow over 27 and under 89 months the entries were all of good quality, and Mr W. Witters’ Hose was awarded first honors. The prize for the champion cow or heifer was won by Mr H. X. Watson's Cornelia 2nd. The entries of cattle attracted a good deal of attention. The classes for Angus, Herefords, and Aldernevs will be taken today.

- There was a very good entry of sheep in the different classes, and the exhibits were all of a superior quality. They were

judged by Mr J. H. Williams, who made pleasing reference to the great improvement that he saw in this class. So keen was the competition that the judging was sot finished until three o’clock in the after-

! noon. At the conclusion of his task the judge remarked that he was pleased to : have had such a lot to do. “It is quite * different from last year," remarked Miff '■ Williams, " when I got through judgj ing in an hour. It has taken me i nearly all day, and in some cases the task lof deciding was very hard. In the class for Lincolns, Mr Alex. McKenzie secured i j Ist and '2nd prizes in class fcjcJ for the best j , I ram hogget. 18 months or under, winning | i j the prize of £2 presented by New Zealand j i j warehousemen. Messrs H. N. Watson, j , D. Kirkpatrick, and .J. Toinbleson shared j . j honors in class 61, Mr \\ atson being | ! j awarded Ist prize. In class 6’2, for the j best ram over 30 months old, Mr D. Kirk- ■

Patrick came out on top, his exhibit being much admired. The same breeder had ail the best of it in class 63, for the best ram locally bred over 16 months, securing Ist and 3rd prizes, Mr J. Tombleson’s being 2nd. Mr Kirkpatrick was awarded the Society's medal and £o presented by Messrs Williams and Kettle for the champion ram of the Show, and also carried oil the Society’s medal and prize of <£u for the champion ewe. The exhibits shown by the Patutahi breeder were greatly admired by connoiseurs of sheep, and he was the recipient of much congratulation upon his success. A choice pen of five ram hoggets was shown by Air Kirkpatrick, and took first prize ; as also did his entry in the class for the best pen of two rams, bred by exhibitor. Mr H. N. Watson secured first prize for the best ewe hogget, Mr Tumbleson being second. In tiie Lincoln ewe classes, with lambs at foot, there was keen competition among Messrs Kirkpatrick, Watson, and Tombleson. Tiiere was a large entry in each of the Romney classes, there being 12 entries for the best ram, any age. The Society’s medal and A‘2, and the special prizes presented by Messrs W. A. O’Meara and McDougall

Bros., were won by Mr F. Hutchinson, whose exhibits were of superior quality.

Mr Hutchinson also got second in this class, Mr A. McKenzie being third and highly commended. In the following ! class for the best ram hogget, Mr A. j McKenzie secured first prize, Mr F. Hutchinson being second and third. Some exceptionally fine sheep were shown in class 73. for the best pen of ram hoggets, Mr A. M-Keuzie receiving first and second | prizes, and lloiden Bros, third. Tile i prize for tiie champion ram, in the I Romney class, was won by Mr F. Hutchinson, Mr A. McKenzie being first for the champion ewe. There were eight entries in class 71, for the best- ewe with lamb at foot, and the special prize of £2, presented by Mr A. Hutchinson, was won by Mr McKenzie. The same breeder had the monopoly of entries in classes 75 and 76, taking five prizes in the two classes. Mr •f. Brunton showed some very fine Border Leieesters, and Mr W. Jobson was awarded first prizes for the entries of Shropshires. The crossbred and fat classes will he judged to-day. The pony jumping was a feature of the j show. Mr 11. N. Watson’s Scroggins was j tiie first to be sent over the course, fol- j lowed by -I. Devery’s Bantam. Scroggins jumped like a doer, but Bantam was a bit j troublesome, and smashed one of tiie | hurdles. G. li. Buscke’s grey inure | Beulah came next-, and proved herself a J splendid jumper, clearing two of the j hurdles with a foot to spare. J. T. Dun- j

lop s Blue filly Frisky, 8 years, jumped well for a pony of her age, and was well ridden. G. Smith’s chestnut filly Lena showed a lot of pace, but refused the first jump. She jumped well afterwards. A. Thomson’s grey gelding Dandy got over the first obstacle, but sliding approaching the second, smashed it up. ,1. C. Wilson’s roan mare Hopa came with a great rush, but the boy was unable to keep her on the track at the second hurdle. A. McLean’s Skipjack rattled along in good sty le aiidmadc no mistake. lie had a second run. but again smashed up the hurdles. -I. Malone’s Flirt jumped well, and was nicely handled. V’. Bolton’s Teetotaller was the last to go and jumped well. This completed the first round, and the public fancies were Scroggins and Beulah. The pair were given a few more trials, and after a final run between Scroggins and Beulah the tirst-nained was awarded the prize, Beulah being second, and Lena third. The driving competition brought out three competitors, and was won by Mr A. McKenzie (juu.), Mr J. Penny being second, and Mr A. McKenzie third. There were seven competitors in the class for the best hunter capable of carrying twelve stone and over. The horses had to qualify by jumping a -fit hurdle to the satisfaction of the judges. Mr lv. J. Reynolds’ King Jimmy, who won the hunters’ event at Hawke’s Bay, was first, Mr W. Hutchinson's Baldy being second, and E. Williams’ Darkie Dan third. The winner, who jumped splendidly was ridden Mr J. Morris. An exhibit that attracted a goof deal of attention yesterday was the nine pens of sheep shown by Mr E. M. Hutchinson for exhibition only. Mr Hutchinson has been experimenting with a view of determining which is the best class of sheep for the East (.’oast- district, and has placed on exhibition nine varieties. A box has been placed close to the pens, and visitors are asked to put in a card as to which variety they deem most suitable. The competition excited a good deal of interest amongst siieep farmers yesterday, but results can only be decided after the sheep arc shorn. The varieties on exhibition are as follows :—No. 1 pen : Sire half-bred Romney-Lincoln crossbred, dam half-bred Romney and Lincoln, condition and appearance on March Ist last at start of trial good, strong hoggets ; No. 2 pen :

Kire Lincoln, dam Romney, well-grown, strong hoggets ; No. 3 pen : Sire Lincoln, dam half-bred Romney and Lincoln, biggest pen, fair condition ; No. 4 pen : Sire Romney, dam Romney, strong, well-

grown, uneven ; Xo. d pen : Sire Lincoln, dam Lincoln, stong, well-grown ; Xo. 6 pen : Sire Leicester, dam Lincoln, fair, one very small ; Xo. 7 pen : Sire Shropshire. dam Lincoln, good hoggets, fair condition : Xo. S pen : Sire Shropshire, dam Romney, good size and condition ; Ko. 9 pen : Sire Southdown, dam Lincoln and lvomnev, good size and condition ; all shorn as iambs. The exhibition is a most interesting one, and is well worthy of attention from all sheep farmers. Splendid provision has beeu made at the Show for catering for the wants of the public. The grandstand dining-rooms are in charge of Mr J. Craig, whilst an excellent lunch is also supplied by Mrs J. Erskine in a large marquee under the shade of the willows.

THE IMPLEMENTS. MESSRS WILLIAMS AND KETTLE. This well-known firm have, as usual, a most interesting display of agricultural implements, which are shown to great advantage. The exhibits include: Two Xieholson horse hay rakes, 1 Blackstone horse hay rake, 2 Corbett’s A D digging ploughs. 1 Corbett’s W’ C D digging ploughs, 1 Reed and Gray double-furrow plough, 2 Oliver ploughs. 1 Little Wonder cocksfoot cleaning machine, 1 Albion mower, 1 drum Murton's sheep dip, 1 case I,awes' powder dip, 1 drum Lawes’ fluid dip. 1 tin kill weed, 1 tin Hayward's specific, 2 Xo. 2 horse scufflers, 1 Cahoon seed sower. 1 Hoosier seed sower, 1 AlphaLava! separator. 1 lawn mower, 1 sack Sunlight'oil cake. 'The Xieholson hay rakes were much admired by settlers who inspected them yesterday, as also were Reid and Gray's double-furrow ploughs, which contain all latest improvements. As agents for Massev-Harris and Co., Messrs Williams and Kettle exhibit a fine collection of implements. Mr J. R. Lowry, a representative of the MassevHarris Company, is in attendance to explain the working of the machinery and give any other information that may be required. Messrs Williams aud Kettle have also on exhibition a first-class collection of grain and grass seeds. A feature of the exhibition was a large case of growing specimens exemplifying the germinating capacity of the various seeds. Mr A. F. Kennedy, the firm's popular manager, was in attendance throughout the day, and he was ably assisted by Messrs J. H. Colebourne, Bull and Wallace. MESSRS COMMON". SHELTON, AND CO. The above firm have a magnificent display of agricultural implements and machinery of the latest manufacture, with all up-to-date improvements. Two fine Zealandia wool-presses are to be seen, showing in working order how the staple product can be treated with the utmost

alacrity and despatch, and in the most beneficial manner for the wool-grower. Messrs Common, Shelton, and Co. claim for this press that it is the best in the market. There are a very large number ! of these machines in use in this district, 1 and in every case they have given entire 1 satisfaction- Being manufactured under j the personal supervi.- i of Mr Barlow, the head of the machii. - department, is a guarantee that the,' ai -'tilt up of the strongest and best ci l. rials. They command a ready sale am. :ir superiority may be instanced from if fact tiiat those on the ground were disp, ,d of, as well as further orders being bookc-d. Another of their exhibits is a Tiger Corn

rr Planter, specially adapted ior the rapid ] sowing of maize, pumpkins, and otner t crops of a similar character. It is a r superb machine of unlimited capacity, s with angle steel frame. It is easily 1 worked, and not liable to get out of order, and is fast becoming a decided favorite in Poverty Bay. [’ There is also a large display of the Ames • Plow Company's agricultural implements, consisting of excel horse hoe and cultivators, new universal hand wheel plow, combination drill and hill seeder, and universal model gem seed drill, churns, etc., also a large assortment of Planet Jr. garden tools. The Alexandra cream separator is also shown in this company’s exhibits. This separator maintains its reputation that for simplicity of construction, facility of dismantling and cleaning, as also for its ready portability has had no equal, and stands woll ahead of its rivals. "Jn behalf of the McCormick Company, is j shown first the McCormick reaper and binder, which bears for its motto, “ Beats the World,” having swept victoriously over every grain field on the earth ; second, the big four mower which has the appearance of being what is claimed for it “an unqualified success.” This machine is very largely used throughout New Zealand, and in conjunction with the above is the all steel hay rake, King of the Meadow. The special travelling representative of the McCormick Company, Mr Andrews, was on the ground in charge of ,

this portion of the exhibit. In bicycles the display is finer than anything yet seen in the Gisborne district. A pyramid j of the celebrated lvover machines is j shown, and goes to prove that for style , and finish, nothing better could be desired ; these machines being so well ' known it would be superfluous to make j further comments. The last, but not c least, is a unique trap which has been s built in the rising township of Jlotu, by a resident, of timber grown in that locality, p and would well repay inspection. o LOAN AND MK It CAN TILE. I

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company have a fine show ot implements of all kinds, which are shown under the care of Messrs J. Hay and H. J. Watson. As agents for the Walter Wood Co., they show two improved roller-bearing binders, j The dairy appliances include a cream separator, which holds the world's record ! for clean skimming, and the well-known f Daisy churns, and many others. The I company show Rage’s wire strainer work- ! ing, a Hinemoa horse hoe, strawberry cultivator, potato harvester, Barton-Uiletto horse-clipping machine, Newtown's cattle dohorner, Laws’, McDougall’s, and Owen’s sheep dips, and a multitude of handy farming accessories. The Company’s exhibit attracted a good deal 'of attention throughout the day. W. II.UNIIEU AND CO. Messrs Ranger and Co. have a very line exhibition of appliances useful to farmers. The Jones lever reaper and binder is an American machine with all the latost and up-to-date improvements. Cog wheels are avoided where possible by the use of a large, broad steel driving wheel. It has a powerful steel jointloss frame, strongly made, and very durable and rigid. The patent lever binder binds the largest bundles without a hitch. The patent friction clutch on the reel renders it practically impossible to break the reel even with the most difficult crops. Altogether, the machine is one of a high order, and the fact that over two hundred of them were sold in the South last year, and that the firm hold many testimpnials from the users, shows that it gives satisfaction. The Jones chain-drive mower, which this firm also show, is a noiseless, light-run-ning, and keen-cutting grass cutter. The J ones self-dump hay rake is a very useful appliance, is built of steel and malleable iron, ajud readily adjusts itself to the varying conditions of the ground. It does its work well, and should have a ready sale. The bicycle oxhibit has many points of interest to the cyclist. The Dayton cushion frame, fitted with Morris freewheel and back-pedal brake, is the chief attraction, and with all the latest improvements makes a good machine for every class of rider and every kind of work. There arc also several other models of roadsters and racers, including tho latest model of the well-known MasseyHarris, all fitted with tho most up-to-date improvements. The Tui is fitted up in the firm’s own factory, and with Westwood steel rims, Dunlop tyres, Brooks’ saddle, and guaranteed parts, coupled with a splendid finish and a reasonable price, it ought to find a ready market. The Davies’ vertical feed sewing machine is also shown. There are to be seen several varieties, and the machine is a handsome ornament as well as a useful article, capable of doing any sewing, whether leather or silk. The firm also exhibited implements on behalf of Messrs Booth and McDonald, comprising a double-furrow plough with patent swivel skietli, a handy single-furrow plough, allsteel Star windmill and pumps, a patent double-action Rex pump, Queen disc harrows, tine harrows, spring cultivators, whipple trees, Empire steel cultivators, and many other useful exhibits. There was also a useful 31 h.p. Union oil engine driving the Wolseley sheep-shearing machines, which attracted a good deal of attention.

MK J. U. ORMONI),

As in past years, Mr J. Ormond has a grand display of vehicles, the finish and workmanship of which it would be hard to beat. Two line specimens of station buggies are shown. The first has patentoil axles and Sarvern wheels, and was nicely upholstered with morocco leather pleated with hair. This vehicle is verylight and yet strong, and orders have been received for four more of the same class, as they are well suited to the requirements of the district. The second buggy was built to the order of Mr F. E. Gaddum, of the Mahia, and is similar in design, having the two seats, side springs with equalisers, eccentric wheel plate, etc. The buggy is stippled in oak. trimmed in dark maroon leather. A well-built rustic cart is included. painted dark green, with red lines. A strong useful vehicle is a spring cart on three springs, painted dark green with light green and yellow lines. An interesting vehicle to those engaged in agricultural pursuits is a farmer's spring dray, which is mounted on two springs, and' capable of carrying up to SOcwt. The features of the American buggies on view are the two illiptic springs, long distance axles, and spring cushions. Mr Ormond is the solo agent for the makers, the Buffalo Spring and Gear Company. One of these buggies was shown exactly as it comes from the factory in the bare wood and iron. The baker’s cart, built to the order of Mrs M. A. Stevens, of Patutahi, pulls from the axles, and has got the latest- style of ventilation. It is a pretty sample of bread-cart, and a credit to the coachbuilding establishment. On account of Cousins and Atkins, Auckland, Mr Ormond exhibited a switchback buggy (one of Atkins’ patents), the back seat sliding under the front aceommodatinv. leaving the rear portion open for parcels. It is mounted on Sarvern wheels, and has their patent century oil cap and nut, painted wine color, picked with black and white, and trimmed in morocco leather. Cousins and Atkins' new century oil cap and nut is a very simple and effective device for keeping the axles oiled for a considerable period, and obviates the necessity of having to take off the wheel. A Clifton jump-seat buggy was also on view, patented by Cousins and Atkins, from whom Mr Ormond Jhas accepted the agency. As Mr Ormond makes a speciality of the'horse-shoeing department, included amongst his display are a number of the various kinds of shoes from racing plates to the latest style trotting shoes.

MESSRS DALGETY AND CO.

Messrs Dalgety and Co. show a pocket giant wire-strainer, which is claimed to be the smallest, strongest, and simplest strainer yet produced,

ar : Uorsos ... *2!>1 :;oo (’attle Til ST hheep M-l 111) l'l-s lu Poultry •J.T •ji Produce til f >:> Uo-s Is