STRATFORD SHOW.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 28 November 1924, Page 8

STRATFORD SHOW.

PEOPLE’S DAY. INTERESTED CROWDS. All' roads seemed to lead to Stratford yesterday, and from all points of the compass crowds flocked to the show grounds in cars and traps of all kinds. The committee were very fortunate in the weather, the rain of the early morning serving to temper the heat of a perfect day. The stand and every point of vantage round the ring were densely packed by an interested and amused crowd of . spectators. The grand parade aVid the competitions on the one hand and the buck-jumping on the other served to keep the attention of all throughout the afternoon. All arrangements were well . made and carried through by the secretary, the president and the energetic stewards. The results of their efforts were much appreciated. To them all the press representatives owe a great deal for uniform courtesy and consideration. The .official opening was performed by Mr R. Masters," M.P., who complimented all concerned on the great success achieved, and referred appreciatively to the fine work of the president (Mr L. T. Aylward), the secretary (Mr A. J. Barr), and the executive committees and stewards. In conclusion, Mr Masters thanked all who had assisted in the successful holding of the show, and especially -the judges, who had come from various parts of New Zealand to undertake a task which was by no means easy. To these gentlemen the association was under a debt of gratitude. He also congratulated the district unon their very- fine show. THE COMPETITIONS. The riding and jumping were very good generally, and much keen interest was displayed by the public. They also were rhuch- amused by the display of buck-jumping, in which capital ana clever work was shown by the winners. It was a decided attraction. THE GRAND PARADE. A fine sight was witnessed by the spectators in the parade of the good entry of .stock. It formed a feature of the show. BAND SELECTIONS. During the afternoon a capital series of instrumental items was given by the Stratford Band, and was much appreciated by all. THE LUNCHEON ROOMS; .Special commendation must be given tfie large body of ladies who manage this very necessary part of the show. They worked wonderfully well, and many very complimentary remarks were made on their good work. They deserve the whole-hearted thanks of the show executive. FURTHER AWARDS. CATTLE CHAMPIONSHIPS. / JERSEYS. ; The, championship for a cow of any age, .to be judged on dairy points, irrespective of type, was won by Mr R. L. Horn’s (Ohau) Ku Ku Brooklet. M;r t. Hanford’s (Stratford) Willowbank Gipsy was second, and Messrs E. o’Sijllivan and Son’s (Tariki) Meadowvale Perfect Day was third. There were twenty-six entries.' : The final of the- Stratford Jersey Cattle Futurity Stakes went to M;r F. Cornwall, Mrs F. Ranford, wife of the president of the Stratford Jersey Cattle Club, decorating the winner with the ribbons. The first prize consisted of a gold medal and £62, second £2B, .third £ll 10s, fourth £5 10s, fifth £3 10s, and sixth £2 10s. The following are the winners and the points secured:— i_ Mr F. Cornwall’s (Bell-Block) Oakland’s Princess; production 38 points, type 40 points 1 , ' total 78 points :. 1 Mr H. C. Sampson’s (Hillsborough) • Woodland’s Bright Jewell, 41 . 343, total 753 2 Mr Cornwall’s Oakland’s Lady Brampton, 32, 39, total 71 3 Mr A. L. Hooper’s (Mahoe) Bridge View Peaceful, 31, 35, total 66 4 Mr Hooper’s Bridge View Genoa Girl, 27, 343, total. 613 5 FRIESIANS. In the pedigree Friesian section the champion ribbon ' tor cow, any- age, judged on dairy points irrespective 01 type, was awarded to Mr H. K. Green's (Eairanga) Jessie Monona Johanna 01 Oakview, with Mr V. Marx’s (Mangacoki) Coldstream Pontiac Wayne second, and Mr D. H. Johnson’s (Strattora j Segis Lady Waihi third. . 'i'll© cup presented by the Wanganui Fresh I ood Co. for the best dairy eo\v of any breed other than entered in any herd book, to be judged ondairytype, exhibitors to own not less than five cows nor a herd having more than fifty per cent, pedigree stock, went to Mr W. H. Rowe’s (Ngaerej Gentle. D. P. F. Malone’s (Kaponga) Polly was second. . HORSES. The champion thoroughbred stallion was Mr T. Carson’s (Hawera) Potoa. The champion ribbon for the best crossbred animal was won by Mr W. P. Wallace’s (Waverldy) Polly. HARNESS , HORSES. Champion—S. Mcßae’s (Pafea) Marble Hall. Reserve champion: T. J. Hurley’s (Normanby) Wildwood King. Mare or gelding 15 hands, driven in full harness. —T. J. Hurley’s (Norma 11by) Wildwood King 1, G. H. Short’s (*’ v 'ew Plymouth) Handsome Lad 2, F. J. Tilly’s ('lirimoana) Lady Phyllis 3. Mare or gelding, 14.2 to 15 hands in full harness.—G. H. Short’s Handsome Lad 1, Mrs D. Rekker’s (Wanganui) Corn Cob 2, J. Caldwell’s (Stratford;. Bonny 3. Best turnout.—T. J. Hurley’s Wildwood King 1, G. H. Short’s Handsome Lad 2, T. J. Martin’s Sportsman

Trotting mare or gelding, open to all horses that have never wen a first prize at an A. and P. Show.—H, W. Agent’s (Te Popo) Toby 1, G. E. Alexander’s (Hawera.) Jack 2. 0. Passaii’s (Fltham) entry 3. Trotting mare or gelding, driven in harness.—S. Mcßae's Marble Hall 1, T. J. Hurley’s Wildwood King 2, G. E. Alexander’s Jack 3. Open hunters’ competition—S. Symes’ (Wuverlev) Osprey 1, L. J. Newman’s Tornado 2, L. Dean’s (Whangamomcna) Aotuliia, 3. Lady hunters’ competition—S. Symes’ (Waverley) Osprey 1, S. Mcßae’s (Patea) Gilgai 2, H. Vine’s (Manaia) Kiriwha 3. Lady rider.—Mrs D. Bekker (Wanganui) 1, Miss Brown 2: V ire jump—S. Svmes’ Osorey 1, Miss H. Mends’ (Bulls) Two Step* 2, C. Patterson’s (Kapuni) Glen Royal 3. Pony leaping competition.—W. E. Collins (Stratford) 1, F. Hamlyn (Kakaramea) 2, C. Patterson (Kapuni) 3. ■Consolation jump.—C. Patterson’s Tofua 1. F. W. Atkins’ (Normanby) Prince Paul 2. BUCK - JUMPING. The North Island buck-jumping championship attracted /numerous entries. The result was:—J. McKenzie (Strat-‘

ford) 1, I. McGuire (Auroa) 2, H. Nicholson (Feilding) 3, S. Brookes (Hawera) 4. Apple - balancing competition (on horse-back over hurdles').—D. Crocker (Normanby) on Yarraman 1, Mrs Bekker on Mr G. W. Allen’s (Kapuni) Dexter 2. The judge of the buck-jumping competition said he was surprised at tbe general excellence of the riders, and added that it was as good as would be seen anywhere in the Dominion. DRAUGHT HORSES. Champion ribbon, best stallion. —Mr. J. Kerrisk’s (Ohangai) Prince Premier 1. Mr. Kerrisk also won the special prize for the best registered Clydesdale stallion. Stallion, 'four years or over. —J. Kerrisk’s (Ohangai) Prince Premier 1. Stallion, three years of age.- —C. Kingdon’s (New Plymouth) Bold Ronald 1. Colt, two years of age.—D. Kemp’s (Te Wera) Sir Garnet 1 Colt, one year old. —D. Kemp’s (Te Wera) Wally 1. Colt or filly sired by Baron Newton. —D. Kemp’s (Te Wera) Wally 1, E. Jones’ (Toko) entry 2. Mare or gelding suitable to draw one ton, to be shown in a spring dray or cart.—J. J. Paterson’s (Toby) 1, J. French’s (Hawera) Bloss 2, T. Perry’s (Mangatoki) entry 3. Milk cart horse, shown in a dray, must be a bona fide supplier to a factory.—J. J. Paterson’s Toby 1, J. French’s Bloss 2, T. Perry’s entry 3. Milk cart horse, suitable to draw lOcwt.—L. M. Tiddy’s (Hawera) Dolly 1, H. W. Hancock’s (Stratford- Roney 2. ■ . Farmers’ utilitv horse.—L. M. Tiddy’s (Hawera) Dolly 1, H. W. Hancock’s (Stratford)'Roney 2 Pair of farm horses.—T. Perry’s (Mangatoki) entry 1. School children’s pony.—Miss Iris Marx’s (Mangatoki) Tonv 1, Percy Walton’s (Toko) Tommy 2, L. Fryday’s (Stratford) Captain 3: , HARNESS PONIES ' Champion ribbon, best harness pony. J; Martin ’ s ®>efewooa) harness pony, 11.’2 hands and under 13 2.-pD Collins’ (Stratford) Slippery o ol ri rs - A. Eolpe’s (Hawera) Jack 4 G. Paterson’s (Kapuni) Flora. 3. i a n &ri ?^ ss P on y» 12.2 hands and under 14.2.—T. J. Martin's (Inglewood) Sportsman I,D. Collins (Stratford) Slippery Tom, 2, Mrs. J. E; Anderson’s (VVhangamomona) Mickey 3 , Tum-out for ponies from' 11.2 hands p° 1 ,- 4^'^ Vlrs - A m Pipe’s Jack 1, D. Collins Slippery Tom 2, T. J. Martin’s Sportsman 3.