PEDIGREE JERSEYS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 22 October 1925, Page 10

PEDIGREE JERSEYS.

'KjAPONGA CLUB Hi ACTIVITIES SIXTH ANNUAL BULL FAIR. A RECORD FOR. THE SEASON.

i’he sixth annual bull fair conducceu at avaponga yesterday, unuer the auspices of the Kaponga- Jersey Oatrie Unit), marked the final of tins season s series of pedigree Jersey bull sales in the province anu secured the distinction of maintaining the highest general average and also recording the highesc individual price during the series. 01 the anmals catalogued on behalf ol the v, vendors GO were submitted and of this number 42 changed hands at an average price of £23 15. This is 2os in advance of the average ruling at the Stratford Club’s lair, which was the next best in the series.

The top price of the day 75 guin-eas-—was paid by Mr Richmond, Otorohanga, for the two-year-old Burnside Kiwi, .sold on behalf of its breeder, Mr Stan. J. "Hollar'd, of Rowan, this is a fine type of animal .showing good conformation and the approved Jersey characteristics. Sired by Bessie’s Iwylish, which has 6 0.0. R. daughters, Burnside Kiwi has a splendid backing of butterfat producing rmcestry. .His sire traces back to Lord Twylish, the imported- sire of many noted producers, anil to Campanile's Sultan, from whose blood sprung the famous Pretty Pint, 'which recorded 1010 lbs. fat, whir. Burnsides Kiwi’s dam, O'akden Gertie, shows the strain of the imported grand-sire of Vivandiere, with a record of 1036 lbs. 54 guineas was the next highest price, this being the bid at which Air. P. Keightlev, of Waitoa, secured Air. E. Joyce’s" (Kaponga) two-year-old Greendales Zola’s Hope. 4 his was another outstanding type ol Jersey, and is a son of Zala of Rosy Creek, which with 741.21 Ibis of la.t was the Dominion gold medallist at three years of age. Both the prices mentioned were in advance of the top figures at contemporary sales this season, the next- in order being 50 guineas, secured at the Waiwaikiho fair on the 13th hast. The attendance numbered approximately 200 and the sale was conducted by Messrs Newton King, Ltd., for whom Air. W. B. Fearon wieided the hammer.

'Prior to the commencement pf. the sale Air. E. Griffiths, the chief of Alessrs Newton King, Ltd’s, stock department, delivered a brief address, daring which he complimented the Kaponga Club on its activities and (he successful work which in conjunction with contemporary clubs it was carrying out in popularising the breed. Continuing, he said that on looking oyer the animals yarded he was of the opinion that they were of a uniform good type and were in excellent condition, considering the had winter which had been experienced. Air. Griffiths alsostressed -the advantages of securing good sires of proved producing strains and congratulated Air. A. L. Hooper, of Alahoe, on his enterprise in securing the imported bull, Xenia’s Oxford Lad, which the speaker considered .was one of the finest Jerseys ever imported into the Dominion.

Luncheon and afternoon tea were provided- by a committee ladies, representing the Ivaponga. Croquet Club, their services meeting with general appreciation. Particulars of sale appear below, the vendors being shown in alphabetical order:

(Vendor: D. L. A. Astbury, Mangatoki) Alatai Nui Golden Boy, 17371, born Aug., 1923 (Matai Nui Cupid—Winnie’s Viola): B. Ogle, Auroa, 24gns. Alatai Nui Stray, 21483, born Aug., 1924 (Alatai Nui Cupid—Neat Pride’s Orphan): J. Sinclair, Alanaia, 12gns. Matai Nui Orchid, 21481, born Sept., 1924 (Alatai Nui Cupid—Bog Alyrtle): J. S. Tosland, Pihama, 12gns. (Venor: S. J. Bennett, Kaupokonui.) Thornycroft Glory Lad, 14267, born Sept., 1922 (Maid’s Noble General — Nonpariel): L. D. Belton, Kaponga, 37gns. (Vendor: T. H. Broomfield, Kapuni.) Jerseydale General Pride, 6292, bom Aug., 1918 (Alaid’s General—Elsie Princess): A. Schicker, Kaponga, 15 gns.

(Vendor: J. H. Bentley and Sons, Kaponga.)

Lone Pine Peeper, 22664, born July, 1924 ,Blue Bell’s Lad —Peep’s Lady) : L. Abbott. Kaponga, lOgns. Lone Pine Lad, 10619, born Nov., 1920 (Maiestic’s Lad —Miro Meadow’s Star): AT. F. Voullaire, Riverlea, 20gns. (Vendor: G. H. Butler, Alanaia.)

Ahine’s Idol, 15755, born Sept., 1922 (Ray’s Idol—Ahine): G. B. Hill. Rowan, 34gns. (Vendor: Geo. Cowling, Manaia.)

Starlock’s Noble Aster, 14311. born Sept., 1922 (Peggy’s Noble Aster— Starlock’s Solid Gold): H. Feather. Manaia, 21gns. Fury’s Twylish, 9896, born Oct., 1920 (King Twylish—Fury): W. P. Alark, Stratford, 16gns. Fury’s Flasher, 22005, born July. 1924 (Fury’s Twylish—The Real Lady): J. S. Tosland, Pihama. 13gns. Afterglow, 5856, horn Julv, 1917 (Sunglow—Red Gold): E. W.' Allen, Kapuni, lOgns.

(Vendor: Con. Crowley, Kaponga.) Prince Caius. 12196, born Sept., 1921 (Caius —Rosy Creek Daisy): Hooker Bros., Matapu, 25gns. (Vendor: R. D. Dagg, Kaponga.) Briarbank Nobb, 21920, born Sept., 1924 (Cloverlea Prince—Briarbank Holly): J. P. Murphy, Dawson Falls, logns.

(Vendor: W. Duggan, In ah a.) Master Barney, horn Sept., 1924 (Kamsin —Rainbow’s Nocturne) : B. and A. Cleland, Kaponga, lOgns. (Vendors: Duff and Son, Auroa.) Auroa Tiki, 21741, born July, 1924 (Swastika’s Last—Auroa’s Maiden): J. Prestidge, Matapu, 17gne. (Vendor: Robert Dunn, Auroa.) Early Morning, 14795, born September, 1922 (Silverlight’s Register— Sweet Morn): R. Carey, Kanonga, 27 gns. (Vendor: W. A Guy, Matapu.) Umutahi King, 21127, born July, 1924 (Fox’s Ring—Magnate Lass): A. D. Turner, Riverlea, 24gns. Umutahi Hero, 21126, born August, 1924 (Hua Brook Romp—Magnate Foxglove) : H. Hooper, Riverlea, 23gns. Umutahi Lord, 21128, born September 1924 (Fox’s Ring—Rioter Gavotte Pet): J. Prestidge, Mangatoki, 16gns. (Vendor: B. Hey, Riverlea.)

Golden Tresses’ Surprise, 19172, born July, 1923 (Simonides —Golden Tresses) : C, Thurston, Kapuni, 22gns. (Vendor. A. L. Hooper, Mahoe.)

Bridge View Guy Fawkes, 14681, born November, 1922 (Meadowvale Great Gamboge—Viola’s Frisky): J. L. Chamberlain, 38gns. Bridge View Sun Prince, 18282, born September, 1923 (Meadowvale Great

t Gamboge—B. V. Sunflower): J. Mc- • Phillips, Kaponga, 21gns. 5 Bridge View Golden Lad, 20581, 1 born September, 1924 (Bridge View Guy Fawkes —Bridge View Pet): ' Hooper Bros., Auroa, 14gns. Bridge View Dictator, 20578, born , September, 1924 (Bridge View Guy I Fawkes —Bridge View Genoa): C. A. Bourke, Kaup-okonui, logins. ! Bridge View Champion, 20576, horn ! July, 1924 (Freda’s Majesty —Bridge View Lady): J. Sinclair, Alanaia, 13 gns. (Vendor: S. J- Hollard, Rowan.) Burnside Kiwi, 18091 born August, 1923 (Bessie’s Twylish—Oakden Gertie): Richmond, Otorohanga, 75gns. 1 (Vendor; E. Joyce, Kaponga.) Greendale Zala’s Hope, 18604, -born September, 1923 (Passion’s Campanile —Zala of Rosy Creek): P. Keiglitley, Springdale, Waitoa, 54gns. Greendale’s Maori Boy, 21862, born September, 1924 (Farce’s Passion • ’ Patche’s Maori Girl): C. A. Bourke, Kaupokonui, logns. (Vendor : R. J. Morris, Opunake.) Moorpark Sandpiper, 18137, born November, 1923 (Holly Oak Superior i Knight—Happy Rose): A. 1. Schenkel, i Auroa, 26gus. Moorpark Kingfisher, 18133, born September, 1923 (Holly Oak Superior Knight—Moorpark Queenie): B. and A. Cleland, Kaponga, 14gns. Thorndale Majesty,. 19610, born 1923 (F'erndale Captain—Maori Topsy) : B. and A. Cleland, Kaponga, logns. ; (Vendor: D. P. F. Ala lone, Kaponga.) Cloverlea Dictator, 18579, born August, 1923 (Waipiko Leonard —Cal- , ceolaria): A. T, Schinkel, Auroa, 24 gns. ’ Cloverlea Endurance, 22738, born August, 1924 (Cloverlea Conclusion — Passion Creeper) : G. N. ALellow, 1 Rowan, 16gns. • (Vendor: Horace Mellow, Kaponga.) • Ribbonwood’s Alladin, 14075, born July 1922 (Belvedere Alladin—Bound > Bush Mymey): A. Denham, Rowan, 1 32gns. (Vendor ; H. T. Mellow, Alahoe.)

Egmont Park Captain, 19552, horn September, 1923 (General George • Noble’s Ruth) : C-hristofell and Weir, Stratford, 20gns.

(Vendor: Jas. Nicolson, Kaupokonui.) Riverswood General, 18908, born August, 1923 (Fair Aster —Lady May Fair): James Bolger, Mangatoki, 35 gns. Riverswood Dick, 18906, born November, 1923 (Fair Aster—Rainbow’s Gift): N. McLeod, Manaia, 35gns. Riverswood Commander, 18904, born July, 1923 (Fair Aster—Aster’s Fair Lady): J. Lotte, Kaponga, 20gns. (Vendor: B. Ogle, Auroa.)

Rama’s Chief, 22564, born September, 1924 (Rama’s Rozel —Dolly’s Clorine): E. G. Betts, Okaiawa, 15gns. (Vendor: K. Rothe, Kaponga.) Bilberry’s Renown, 17455, born Octo_ her, 1923 (Bilberry’s Hero —Bilberry’s Rose): McGregor Estate, Te Kiri, 28 gns. (Vendor: E.~ J. Sulzberger, Mangatoki.)

Lochgagrra Admiral, 19505, born August, . 1923' (Vice-President— 'Lily’s Perfection): P. Thoumine, senr., Kaponga, 22gns.