A. & P. SHOW.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10725, 24 October 1928, Page 2

A. & P. SHOW.

FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL FiXT URE

AUSPICIOUS OPENING.

The forty-ninth annual show of the Poverty Bay A. and P. Association opened at the show grounds yesterday under the most auH&cious circumstances, with fine weather, large entries and a good attendance. The condition of the stock generally was excellent, and was fully representative of the best flocks and herds in Poverty Bay. The grounds were/ its usual, in good order, the grandstand presenting an attractive spectacle with its sward ol green grass, the handsome dresses of lady patrons affording a brilliant "color contrast Judging was commenced, at P ,’clock, and the various adjudicators worked continually throughout the Lay, the reisu.ts coming to hand very ■promptly. The show rings were fully, occupied from 9 o’clock-till well on n the afternoon, specially popular contests being the bare-back riding for boys finder 13, the maiden jump, wire jump and leaping match . for ponies, some excellent jumping being witnessed: ' "„ ' b • The comfort of patrons was studied, in every possible manner by the'secletary, Mr. W. M. Bayly, and a capable staff,' assisted largely by the committee headed by the popular president Mr. R. W. Coop. ROUND THE SIDE-SHOWS. The side-show's, as usual, tonned no inconspicuous part ot the show, and to-day will undoubtedly be the most popular portion with spectators. Good business was done yesterday by all the caterers for amusement, and justifiably so, lor there are several ioatures quite new to Gisborne. Mr. Dave Meekin, the well-known amusement manager, made a welcome . e-appearancc after some years ah'sence . As befits lUs reputation, Mr. Vleekin has always with him a show out of the ordinary, and in this category may be classed the South African pigmy. This little warrior, who stands about, thirty inches high, is fully developed and has arms and with well developed muscles. He as iu great form yesterday and appeared to enjoy the attention of- tho spectators as much as the visitors enjoyed him. He lives every minute, of the day, and is never still, his antics causing shrieks of laughter. Apart from the entertaining nature ol this side-show, Ht is well worth inspection from an educational view - ; joint. , , One of the most popular shows on the ground yesterday was a Maon entertainment, in continuation ot a campaign to raise further funds tor the late Sir James Carroll’s memorial. Graceful poi dancing was contributed by a talented band of Maori twirls the performance evoking enthusiastic appianse. The ancient Maori game or pastime of pokirua was shown, and an exhibition of hula dancing was given by Te V anga, a talented Tongan dancer. Saxophone and steel guitar duets were played j,v" the talented Munro Bros. the performers choosing, the latest jazz music in addition to Maori airs In addition, an exhibition of stepdancipo* was given by Mamma. Throughout, the afternoon the big tent was well filled, and with fine weather t-o-Pav til a Maori entertainment should rove one of the most popular on the Pei haps the most popular show on the ground was Zehobia, an illusionist act, very cleverly performed, and the smart patter and the dexterous sleight-of-hand work by the principal artist, evoked continual ainaze- ™ Other side-shows included the eight-hoofed lionsc, the smallest lady iu the world, and a waxworks show of notorious murderers together with "lim police refits of the early da%s. The usual array of ciart games, hoopla ball games, skittle alleys, cheapjacks. magic fishponds, ornamenta. e-lass fancy ware and sweet stalls, Me ’proved an irresistible attraction yesterday, and will, of course, draw la roe crowds to-day. Altogether the amusement portion of the show is well worth a visit. PRIZE LIST The winning awards are as follows: HORSES LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. Harness Horse (pace and style’) \l). _F J Davies’ r m “Blue Girl 1. Single Harness Horse,- 14.2 and under 15 hands (3). —R. i-L McLelland’s blk m “Black Bird” 1, Maiden Harness Horse (light), 14.3 and upwards (2).--R, J. McLelland e blk m. “Black Bird” 1. Single Harness Horse, In hands and under 15.2 (2).-F. J. Davies r m “Blue Girl’' 1,1• : F. Barker’s :1k l)rn g “Darkie” 2; Single Harness Horse, 15.2 hands 0l over (1): P. F. Barker’s dk hrn m “Pouawa” 1. , • „ - , Pony, driven by lady, 14.2 and under (1) ■ W. Kerr’s ch g “Timothy L ’ PONIES. Pony, 10 hands and under 12 hands (6) Trevor Hyland’s p g “Patches 1. M. Buck-land’s brn m. “Crafty” 2, I\l. L. Holden’s p g “Piebald” 3. Pony, 12 hands and under 13 hands (7) Miss Berna Morse’s b g ker” 1, Rodney P>liner’s brn. g Tory 2, Miss B. Barker’s ch m “Dot d Ponv, 13 hands and up to 13.2 (o) . W. McLean’s gy g Sandy 1, Mrs. Harris’ b g Tango 2. ~, Pony, over 13.2 and -up to 14 hands (11): P. Barker’s gy m Popcorn 1, K. Boyd’s ch mTnxy 2, N. Graham’s b m Flirt 3, H. R- M er’s blk m Queenie h.c. . Gob, 14 hands to 14.3 (3): E. Loisel’s ch g Pink ’Un 1,. E. Loisells eh g Tough ’Un 2. M. Bnckland s blk Dinkum 3. Pony, suitable for polo, lo hands and under (up to 13 stone) (7); J Jobson’s b-g Jacko 1, S. D. Briant s hr m Zigzag 2, L. Jex Blake s b i Olive 3. . ' ... . Pony suitahlo for polo, which has never'won a polo pony prize m the showring, ,14:3 and under (15): »• D Briant’s brn m Zigzag 1, J. Jobson«? b g Jacko , L Jex Blake’s bm Olive 3 B. Paviour’s b m Maori Girl h.c. pion Pony: F. Burlcft is Pop^ C ° rn ‘ . SADDLE HORSES.

Weight- carrying : hack, up to ; 15sl and upwards (9)': T. Slierratt’s b v Tom Tilling 1, P. Abbott’s b g Tageo 2 Mrs W: D. Fenton s fi m Rang 3’ Mrs! A,. L. Jamieson’s b g Satan Light Weight Hack, up to list (24)- S. D. Briant’s hrn.m Zigzag A. H G. Pcnfold’s ch g Mozart 2,1 L. Jex Blake’s, dk hrn g Jack -3, L. G. Woodward’s-blk m Shiela_4. Maiden Hack (27) : H. G. P en fold t. ch g Mozart 1, J- Jobson’s blk m I'i ana' 2, SC D.-Briant’s brn m Zigzag 3. J. Jobson’s b g Jacko 4., Hack, suitable for station work (12) : B. C. Parker’s b g Ihe Sheik 1. G. H. Coop'd b g Locarno 2 Mrs. I. W. Spence's gy g logo 3, S. v Knight’s ch g Chink h.c. Station Hack, owned and ridden bv station hand (2): S. V. Knight a efi g Chink 1, T. Sherratt s Paipo 2. Horse, suitable for a hunter, papable of caii-ying 14st or over (14) : T. Sherratt’is b g Tom Tilling 1, I Abbott’s ti g Tagee 2, .. .Jobson’fl bjk m Diana 3, Mrs. W. D.-, Fenton’s -h m Ra'ngi fi.e. Horse, suitable for a hunter, capable of carrying list or over (9): G. H. Coon’s fi gi l/ocarno 1. B. O. Parker’s J b' g -The Sheik 2, H. 'G. -Penfold’s ch g Mozart 3, T Sherrptt’n ch g Chieftain h.c. . •

BLOOD. Filly, colt or goldmg, yearling, hied in Counties .Of Cook, . Waikohu,.; Uayra or AVaiapu (9): . S.'N. Smith’s brn i.. 0 . Jfiyson (by . HuntjngfiSong— Blue Jay) 1, Mrs. A. R. Hutchin-son’s.-blk c Royal Routine (by Hunting Song—Royal . Moments) 2, Fred. Hgll’s b f by Hunt.ng Song—Sonny Roe. 3, Harry I£. Swan’s dk .brn f'. Agile (by Autumn-Rapaki). V , Filly, colt: or gelding, yearling I (9): S. N. Smitli’s brn e Jayson (Hunting Song—Blue Jay) 1, : Mrs. V, R. Hntcliirisbn’s "blk c Royal llbutine (by Hunting Song—Royal Moments) 2/ F. Hall’s fi t bv Hunting Song—Sonny Roe 3, Harry K. Swan’is dk brn f Agile (by Autumn Uapaki). ■ . v , ; v .Colt, two-j'ears-old (1): J. J. Sprat-t’s brn o Bush Prince (by Prince Willonyx—Ngahere) 1. Filly or gelding, two-years-old: A l . G. Turnbull’s ch f by Autumn— Tautora 1.

, Brood mane, to foal this season or with foal at'foot (o): F. Hall’s b m Sonny Roe (by Sonny Love—Merry Roe) 1, Miss R,. Liddle’s b m Sabine (by Gazely—Lji, Sabine)'-2,. F. Hall’s ■b 1 in Nordica (by Martian—Grand Op-era)-3, A. J. Nicol’s blk m.Mai'chr away (by 'Lueullus—March) 4. ■i- ; V ~

SHEEP

ROMNEY.

Ram, Hogget, T 8 months or under (6): A. Kirkpatrick 1, G. , Y. Smith 2, A. Kirkpatrick 3. Ram, Hogget, lSmth or under, shorn since Aug. 31, 1928 <10); A. Kirpatrick 1 and 2, G. V. Smith 3. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months (5) : A. Kirkpatrick 1 2 and 3. . . .

Ram, over 3G months (4); .A. Kirkpatrick 1,2. and 3. . Pen of Two Ram Hoggets, bred by exhibitor, 18, months and under (2): A. Kirkpatrick \ and 2. Ewe Hogget, IS months or under (6): G; Smith 1 and 2, A.. Kirkpatrick 2. Ewe Hogget, 18 months or under, shfirn since August 3-1, 192 S (6); A. Kirkpatrick 1,2 and 3. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot (2); A. Kirkpatrick 1, F. 0. Bruce 2. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot (5): A. Kirkpatrick 1 and 2, D. P. Cameron 3, F. O. Bruce h.c. Pen of’ Two Ewes, over 18 months, with lambs at foot (2) : D. P. Came-, ron 1, F. O. Bruce 2. Pen of Two Ewe Hoggets, bred bv exhibitor: G. V. Smith 1, D. P. Cameron 2. J

Champion Ram: A. Kirkpatrick. Reserve Champion ‘.Ram: A. Kirkpatrick. Champion Ewe: A. Kirkpatrick. Reserve Champion Ewe: A. Kirkpatrick. LOCAL CLASSES. Two Romney Ram Hoggets, under 18 months: F. O. Bruce 1. Romney Ram Hogget- (5): F. 0. Bruce 1, Renner and Sutherland 2. Two Romney Ewe Hoggets, under 18 months (4)': "Williams Bros 1, F. 0. Bruce 2, Robt. K. Murphy 3. Romney Ewe, under 18 months (8): G. Y. Smith 1. Robt. Iv. Murphy 2, F. O'. Bruce 3, F. R. Jeffefd h.c. SOUTHDOWN Ram Hogget. (7): lYairakaia Station 1, J. I). Burgess 2, IV.. F. Lys- • nar 3. Pen of two Ram Hoggets (4): W. F. Lysnai; l,,AYairakaia Stu. 2, Wiliams Bros. 3. Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months (3): Yfiurakai.a Stn. 1, Williams Bros, 2, IV. F. Lysnnr 3. Ram, over 3G months (2): Williams Bras. 1, J. Bui'gess 2. Ram, any age. shorn (2): lYair.akaia Stn. 1, R. C. Fisken 2. Champion Ram: Williams Bros. Reserve Champion. Ram: Wairakaia. Stn. One Ewe Hogget, 18 months or under (8): W. F. Lysnar 1, IVillliams. Bros. 2 and 3. '■* ’’ One Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months (4): R. 0. Fisken 1 and 2, Wairakaia Stn. 3. One Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot (G‘: R. C. Fisken 1, Williams Bros. 2, Wairakaia Stn. 3. Pen of two Ewe Hoggets (7): W. F. Lysnar .1, Williams Bros. 2, Wairakaia' Stn. 3, J. D. Burgess h.c. champion Ewe: R. G. Fisken. Reserve Champion E\veß. C. Fisken Two of the classes in which tho judge, Mr. J. Knight, had entries were judged by Mr. E. E. Short. PRODUCE. —Judges: Messrs. H. Melndoe and G. Purvis (produce); Mrs.- J. Elvers (cooking). Local Home-made White Bread, to lie made with home-made yeast (10): Mrs. L. P. White 1 and 3, Mrs. E, A. Pardieu 2, Miss N. Pylce h.c. Loaf Home-made Brown Bread, to be made with hoine-made yeast (6): Mrs.. H. S. Briant 1, Mrs. L. P. White 2, Mrs. D. O’Grady 3. Home-made Fruit Cake. (13): Mrs. L. Kippenberger 1> Mrs. E. S. Olsen 2, Miss A. F. White 3, Mrs. G. Scragg h.c. Home-made Sponge Sandwich, with butter (14):' Miss Ina Harries 1, Mrs. D. P. Smith 2, Mrs. J. Gunn 3, ,Mrs. E. A. McConnell h.c. Home-made Stioncc. Sandwich without butter (12): Miss Ina Harries 1, G. Tate 2, Mrs. L. M. Innes 3, Mrs. IC. McCarthy h.c. Home-made Sponge Roll (8): Mis.s 1. Cameron 1, Mrs. ‘L. M. Innes 2, Miss D Cameron 3. Home-made Collection of Small Cakes (2): Mrs. J. Gunn 1 and'2. , Home-made Scones, plain (12): Mrs L P. White 1, Mrs. E. A. McConnell 2, Mrs. 11. King 3. Mrs. H. Aitkins 1 h.c. - j Home-made Scones, lancy (L): Mrs. L. P. White 1, Mrs. R. King 2, Mrs. J. Gunn 3, Mrs. E. McCarthy h.c. Home-made Collection of Cakes (1): Mrs. J. Gunn 1. Home-made Fancy Loal, no yeast (5) : Mrs. J. Gunn 1, Mrs. L. Kippenberger 2, Mrs. IT. O’Grady 3. Home-made Lemon Honey or Lemon Cheese (5): Mrs. L. Kippenberger 1, Mrs. E. H. Butler 2, Miss N. Pyke 3, M. Coop h.c. Fresh Butter, not separated (4): Miss I. Knight 1, Mrs. D. P. Smith 2, Mrs, E. McCarthy 3. Fresh Butter, separated (10): Mrs. R. King 1, Mrs. E. McCarthy 2, Mrs. M. Henry 3, Miss I. Knight and Mrs. M. A. James li.c. Ham ,locally cured (3): R . F. Jackson 1 and 2, D. P. Cameron 3. v Side of Bacon, locally cured (3): It. F. Jackson 1 and 2, D. P. Cameron Collection of. Home-made Jamis and Jellies (2): Mrs. J. Gunn 1 and,2. ■Collection of Home-made. Pickles (2): Mrs. J. Gunn 1 and 2. 'Collection of Bottled Fruit. (2): Mrs., J. Gunn 1 and 2. New Potatoes, one variety (9): W. Dailey 1 and 2, Hi R. Mdler 3, W. D. Bell h.c. Now Potatoes, not less than, three varieties (6) : CW. Dailey. T and 2, W. D. Bell 3, F. J,. Simpson h.c. I '■ Oranges, locally grown (5): Littlebush Orchard l and 2, Ewen^Cameron 3. ■ ’• . ,4 ' . Marmalade Oranges, • locally grown (1): Mrs. J. B. Clark 1. 7.'• ; . .■■ ' Lemons,..-locally grown (15) : - JDavies 1 and h.c.'* Dailoy 2:and o. Maize,' locally- grown" .(4) r D. ;P. Cameron 1, H. It. Miller 2, J. , BClark 3. • . , . Six Cobs of Maize 74): DNP.. Camieron 1, H: R.. 'Miller 3, J, Weatherly 3 . " 'l' 1 -v V 'Vegetables (3): Mva. D, P. Smith 1, Mrs, O. Tune.2.

MISCELLANEOUS Children’s Forestry Class . Best Collection of Foliage... Flowers, and'Fruit of N.Z.' Native Trees and. ~Shr.itbs...(9.):. Arthuiv'.Baker' I, Lylo ISpence % Ethel Wy’kes -3, Molly fSteelo. and Joan Parker h.c. '"; ; ■ ; C 0 M PjETI Tl ONS , Boy Rider, under 10 years, of ago (6) : Robt. Kane 1. Hugh Morice 2) Conn Kerr 3. , .1 Boy Rider, over -1() and under 13 "years' of age -Tll): C 3 Cook T,' Roy Gavern 2, Frank IVarrlngton 3. Jumping Competition for Maidens' (26): P. Abbott’s -b.g. Tagee i., H. G. ' Penfold’s. -ch g Mozart 2, N. A . Cowie’s ch in liady Dolly ‘3l u -.5 Wire Jump (29): H. G. Penfold’s ch g Mozart T Miss J. Caldvvell’s brn g Tit Bits .2, Mrs IV. Robson’s ly g Ben 3, Mrs Jamieson’s b g Satan ■ Leaping Match for Ponies, 1-1 hands or under to he ridden by. boys oi* girls under 15 (14): S. D. Briant’s ch g Spider 1, R; Pilmer’s b g Toney k, K. Boyd’s ch m Flirt 3. ~ ißareback Riding for Boys under 13 years (11): Frank Warrington I, Stanley Kerr 2, C. Cook 3. /■ j . -: : FLEECES. —Judge: Mr. J. Dunlop.— Romney Ram, 12 months’ growth" or under/ not finer than 44’s (2) : A..; Kirkpatrick 1. Romney Wet Ewe, 12 months’ growth or under, not finer than 48’s (6): A. Kirkpatrick 1, Larson Field 2 and 3. Romney 2-th. Ram, not shorn as a lamb, not finer than 44’s (1): 'Lawson Field 1. ■ Romney 2-th. Ewe, not shorn as a lamb, not finer than 48’s (6): H. R. Shanks 1, A. Kirkpatrick 2 Lawson Field-3.

Southdown Ram, 12 months’ growth or under, not finer than 54’s fl): W. F. Lysnar 1. Southdown Wet E'we, 12 months’ growth or under, not finer than 56’s (2): Wairakaia Station 1, IV. F. Lysnar' 2.

Southdown 2-th. Ram, not shorn as a lamb, not finer than 54’s (2): Wairakaia Station 1, W. F. Lysnar 2. Do. Ewe, not finer than 56’s (2): Wairakaia Station 1, W. F. Lysnar 2. Crossbred Flock Ewe, 40’s to 44’s; stud breeders not eligible (11): H. R. Shanks 1 and 2, O. J. Hyland 3. Do., Not finer than 48’s (13): W. R. Barker and Sons 1, O. J. Hyland 2, F. Ei. Humphreys, 3. Preserved Station or Farmers’ Sheep Skin, salted, must, be property of exhibitor (4): R. H. Biggar 1/ l’uke-a-Kura Station 2. Do., dried (4): R. H: Biggar 1, J. Weatherly 2. ‘ .■ —Champion Fleeces.---Wet Ewe: A. Kirkpatrick. Ram: No award. Dry Sheep: H. R. Shanks. SHEEP DOC TRIALS —Judge, Mr W. U. WaughFirst day, pulling, driving, yarding (17 entries). Points awarded: heading 10, pull 10, drive 4, hurdle 4, drive to peg 4, yard 6, work at yard 10, command 12—total 60. E. M x Dahm’s General Nicholson (10, 8,4, 4,4, 9i, 6. 12—57£.) 1. Ei. M. Dahm’s Limerick (9, 9,4, 4, 1, 9. 6, 10—55)2. C. Parkinson's Jazz (8, 9,3, 4,3, 7,6, 7—47) 3. B. King’s Waif (9, 9,4, 4,4, 5,0, 11_46) 4. Also competed: M. Parkinson’s Craig (35pts), E. J. Robinson’s Bill (32), G. D. Jobson’s Nell (35), F. B. Calcott’s Skipper (44), F. B. Calcott’s Dick (35), J. M. Butler’s Tui (28), J. M. Butlorbs McGlusky (39), U. J. Hyland’s Spark (37), J. Macdonald’s * Betty (36). J. Macdonald's Chum (32), C. G. Parker’s Border Wave (14 retired), L. Jex-Blake’s Young Nick (40). JUDGES’ COMMENTS Braise for the quality .of thoroughbred' horseflesh raised in this district was bestowed by the judge of the blood horses, Mr T. Y. Morrin. He commented, with surprise, upon the number of thoroughbred yearlings, which were exhibited, declaring that t,iie general standard o.f the youngsters was very fine indeed, several of the animals being of outstanding merit, particularly the winning colt. The general standard was good also m the horses displayed in the saddle sections. It was',, very gratifying to have such keen numerical competition in the hack classes, besides such equally high quality of exhibits, i'liere being, very little betw.een the >size-winners. The hacks, judging on those appearing before him that day, he declared would compare very favorably with the quality ol iiorseficsh displayed in any show ring n tho Dominion.

.“The pony classes should be encouraged in every . possible . way as they will form the show-ring exhibits of the future,” remarked the judge ■it' the pony classes, Mr T. E. Welsh. He referred in complimentary terms to the substantial entry of ponies, some of which were, outstanding animals in their class. The polo ponies particularly were a ver v fine lot. and although there were a few rough sorts among them, the principal prize Inkers were of a good type and standard for Their work. He was not impressed with tile manner in which some animals had been presented, anci suggested that exhibitors should use more care in the preparation of the animals for the show ring. He added that lie- would have liked to see some of the nolo ponies in play for they bore the appearance of being first-rate workers. The winner of the 14.3 class, Mr S. Briant’s Ziz-Zag, was a particularly fine specimen. Comparatively few light harness horses came before the judge. Mr AY. Brown, who, however, considered the standard of the animals to he highly satisfactory. He considered some of the winners were of a sufficiently flight standard to gain awards in the majority of country show-rings. He pointed out Mr F.' Davies’ Blue Girl as being likely to bold her own in any company, whilst the chestnut irony, Timothy, would also be. difficult to beat for a ladies’- harness pony. He expressed regret that the entries, were so few, adding that this district surely possessed more, animals of this type than were, displayed. In the produce section the display n s a whole, was splendid, stated the bulges, Messrs,.' G. Melndoe and S.. Purvis’. There were onlv two collections of vegetables; but' both exhibits were good enough to he shown anywhere. J The potato exhibits, were particularly good. The ' strongest class was lemons, of which there was .1 very good display, though some of them,,showed the; usual faults of trpo ripening! Lack of un i for mi tyi n, size was the outstanding fault in. the orange section, hut the individual fruit was good. . Some of the homemade butter, said Mr., Purvis, was So well made that.it was hard to Separate it from factory butter'. Several" of the 'entries,' however, were carrying too much free moisture. Commentifig on the forestry class, the judge, Mr. G.I Melndoe, said the exhibit was an exceptionally fine -orte, and the children were to be congratulated on their splendid efforts. There appeared to he a little misunderstanding; however ,as to the! difference between - trees and shrubs, the displays in most : cases failing .to comply with the /schedule. -Tho,;./spelling was .bad, bu.t .with a, hitle .more encouragement on the part‘of teachers an db p areht s, ' thi s'/yoU Id' bp' improved. . , b .Commenting on the display of .fleeces','. Mn-'J- Dunlopy the judge,

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stated that, considering the time of the year, which wais reallv to early to expect a great deal,’ there were some very fair specimens. The Downs, however, were, very poor. The championship fleeces were in splendid condition. one in particular being a very fine specimen. . ' “ ' • Praise- n't t.Tio very li\r r *l standard of the work in the dog trials was bestowed bv the judge. Mr. v\ - *' • Waugh. This vertr’s display was far above those of previous-wears and tho sheep had been excellent. The wanning dog !i put np ; a particularly .creditable performance while the second dbg also did ..very good:, wpi'k, these two being well in front of the others. The 1 fourth placed dog did good'.work, hut. failed in work at yard and thereby lost valuable ‘points. . y 5 , . 1 ■ ~ v: - ■- '