HELENSVILLE A. AND P. SHOW.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 31 January 1918, Page 2

HELENSVILLE A. AND P. SHOW.

RECORD HORSE ENTRIES

IMPROVEMENT IN QUALITY

FINE DISPLAY OF INDOOR

EXHIBITS

THE nineteenth annual Helensville A. and P. Association's Show eventuated in fine, but extremely sultry weather, on Monday last, 28th inst. The attendance was not so great as that of last year, the cause no doubt being due to the Railway Department running at ordinary rates.

The Pcnsonby Boys' Brass Band enlivened the proceedings with selections of excellent music for which they were at intervals greatly applauded. The coming of the motor car was a noticeable feature on the ground. A number of vehicles came through from Auckland, while several taxi cars were doing a brisk business running to and from the Hot Springs. Every credit is due to the energetic Secretary (Mr L. L. Bailey) and his assistants, who performed their many duties in a most creditable manner. The usual side-shows, which are so much patronised by young and old, were conspicuous by their absence, with the exception of one or two games of a minor character. The catering, as on previous years, was in the hands of Mr John Sinclair, who had a large staff busily engaged all day. The absence of buggies, farming implements, etc., for exhibition, was very noticeable. Mr Knight, of Albany (harrows), and Mr Hamlin (Dodge cars) were the only out-door exhibitors. The judges in the horse and cattle classes were highly pleased with the stock shown, which was a credit to the district, the horses especially being of a very high standard of merit. Entries in the cattle classes showed a slight falling .off, although this was largely balanced by the improvement shown in the quality of the stock. The exhibits in the horse classes, on the other hand, exceeded those of last year, which then constituted a record, by over seventy. The sheep class was not largely represented, but those shown were of a high quality. Mr D. E. Evans had a few fine specimens of pigs, gaining champion and first prizes for Berkshire boar under six months old, and also for sow under six months. The Silver Cup, presented by Mr H. Aitkenhead, for most points in Stock Classes, was won by Ti Kokopu Estate. The horticultural exhibits were of.^a very high order, and the display of pot plants, cut blooms, and floral artistry in the centre of the Hall was a distinct improvement, both in^ quality and on previous years. The judge's award book reveals some very flattering criticisms on quality and effect. It is hoped the exhibits in these sections will show another increase next year, and as the two nurserymen (Messrs Hay and Son and Bennet McDonald Ltd), who both had fine displays, sold every'plant, the hope should not be deferred. One of the pleasing features was the table decorations, and all competitors are to be congratulated on their efforts. Miss Robinson, of Woodhill, had a fine display of Indian basketry, of her own manufacture, for sale, proceeds to go to the Red Cross Fund. Mr Jjis, Stewart's display of citrons, torrfatoes, oucumbers, etc., for exhibition only, attracted a great deal of attention. The cookery classes were well filled, and made a brave and most tempting show when ready for judging. The school work entries were good, and the work excellent, reflecting great credit on the children. Noticable amongst the garden produce was the good display of onions. This section should have many more entries. Most of the fruit was of excellent quality, b>ut there is room for more competition, here also. The display of needlework was a very fine one, but was somewhat cramped for room. This is a matter that can be rectified next year. Certainly the lady stewards in this section are to-be congratulated on the arrangement of exhibits in the limited room, there being none of the depressing effects of fine needlework being seen arranged and handled as remnants at an end of season drapery sale, The few paintings were very pleasing, hut these exhibits would look far better if the wall was suitably lined. Exhibits by children were very poor (except those done in school hours). This is not as it should be, and more interest shown by the rising generation would be appreciated bythe Association.

Awards were made as follows: HORSES. —Draught Stock— Colt, gelding or filly, lyr—W. D. Smith 1, H. Aitkenhead 2 Gelding or filly, 2yrs—R. Bradly 1, H. Aitkenhead 2 Gelding or filly, 3yrs—H. Aitkenhead 1 Foal—R. Bradly 1 Dry Mare—J. Newman 1, H. Aitkenhead 2 Mare in foal—R. Bradly 1 Farm mare or gelding—H. Aitkenhead 1, J. Newman 2, W. D. Smith 3 Best mare, with two of progeny—R. Bradly 1, H. Aitkenhead 2, W. D. Smith 3 —Special Classes— Three-horse Team—H. Aitkenhead 1, W. D. Smith 2 Pair of farm horses—H. Aitkenhead 1, W. D. Smith 2 Pair waggon horses—H. Aitkenhead 1, W. D. Smith 2 Spring-cart horse—W. J. Ellett 1, J. Brass 1, Waitemata Council 3 Foal by Glencoe—H. McLeod 1 —Harness Horses (Medium)— Spring cart horse, 1 ton—R. Farrell 1, J. Newman 2 Spring cart horse, lOcwt—W. Jowitt 1, R. Farrell 2 Colt, gelding or filly, lyr—J. Newman 1, H. Aitkenhead 2 • < Gelding or filly, 2yrs—H. Aitkenhead 1 and 2 —Special Classes— General purpose horse— E. Pudney 1, L. L. Bailey 2 Most stylish mover in harness—E. P. Paul 1, T. E. Hayr 2, J. Moffatt 3 Buggy horse—J. Sloan 1, E. P. Paul 2, T. E. Hayr 3 Buggy horse (local)—A. Hunter 1, J. Mackie 2 Pair buggy horses—T. E. Hayr 1, S. D. McLeod 2 Pony, 14.2 and under—J. Moffatt 1, E. P. Paul 2 and 3 —Blood StockBrood mare, foal at foot—J. Hand 1, Wharepapa Estate 2, J. Flynn 3 Foal—Wharepapa Estate 1, J. Hand 2, C. Jones 3 Mare for breeding—E. P. Paul 1, J. Flynn 2, J. Hand 3 Colt, gelding or filly, lyr—J. Flynn 1, E. P. Paul 2, Wharepapa Estate 3; Colt or filly, 2yrs—J. Hand 1, R, Farrell 2 , Colt or filly, 3 years—J. Flynn 1, R. Hoe 2 —Saddle Horses and Roadsters— Entire Roadster, any age—C. A. Knowles 1, C. Herbert 2, R. Farrell 3 Colt, gelding, or filly, lyr—Wharapapa Estate 1, E. P. Paul 2 Gelding or filly, 2yrs—R. Bradly 1 Hack, 3yrs—J. Flynn 1 Pony, not over 14^ hands—T. B. Nutsford 1, J. Newman 2, S. D. McLeod 3 Pony, not over 13 hands—E, P. Paul 1 and 2, T. E. Hayr 3 Child's pony, under 12.2 hands—E. P. Paul 1 and 2, T. E. Hayr 3 Gentleman** hack, up to 15 stone—E. P. Paul 1 and 3, J. Sloan 2 Hack, up to 12 stone—J. C. Ambury 1, A. Mason 2, W. E. Week 3 " Hack, up to 10 stone—J. Sloan 2, J. Reynard 2, Wharepapa Estate 3 Cob, not over. 14.3 hands—J. Sloan 1, J, C. Ambury 2, Ti Kokopu Estate 3 Champion Hack—J. Sloan's Murray George

—Special Classes— Trotter, mare or gelding—E. P. Paul 1, T. E. Hayr 2, W. Bright 3 Mare for breeding remounts—J. Sloan 1' E. P. Paul 2, J. Reynard 3 Brood mare, 13 hands and under—E. P. Paul .1 Lady's hack—J. Reynard 1, J. C. Ambury 2, R. E. Hattaway 3 Walking hack—A. Mason 1, J. Flynn 2, C. Appleby3 Best paced hack—J. Sloan 1, E. Paul 2, J. C. Ambury 3 Light-weight hunter, up to 12st—J. Sloan 1, R. D. Neal 2, H. Hattaway 3 Heavy-weight hunter, up to 14st—H. Hattaway 1, J. C. Ambury 2, J. Sloan 3 Pony hunter, not over 14.3—Wharepapa Estate 1, T. Nutsford 2, J. C. Ambury 3 Remount—J. Sloan 1, E, P. Paul 2, W. Week 3 Cleverest Jumper—J. Sloan 1, J. Reynard 2, H- Hattaway 3 High Jump—R. D. Neal 1, J. C. Ambury 2 —Riding Competitions— Gentlem.au Rider over hurdles—J. Sloan I," J. Ambury 2, F. Strange 3 Lady Rider over hurdles—Mrs I. Hudson 1, Miss M. Flynn 2 Lady Rider (non-prize winners)— Miss Nicholls 1, Miss Sowerby 2, Miss A. Finlayson 3 Bareback Rider over hurdles—C. Kelly 1, J, Ambury 2, F. Strange 3 Boy Rider over hurdles—J. Ambury 1, C. Kelly 2, R. Finlayson 3 Stockwhip Competition—F. Berghan 1, J,. Sloan 2, R. Fraser 3

CATTLE. —Pedigree ShorthornsBull, 3yrs—C. Herbert 1, A, Hanson 2, W. Campbell 3 Bull, 2yrs—B. McCarthy ], E. Day 2 Best milking strain Shorthorn bull— A. Hanson 1 and Champion, S. D. McLeod 2 —Grade Shorthorns— Dairy cow over 3yrs—A. Hanson 1, N. W. Rinlmer 2, D. Rennie 3 Dairy heifer 3yrs— H. McLeod 1, S. D. MpLeo4 %

Dairy heifer 2yrs—C. Jones 1, A. Hanson 2 Dairy Heifer, lyr—A. Hanson 1 and 2. —Grade Ayrshires— Dairy cow over 3yrs—P. Cox 1, J. C. Rimmer 2 and 3 Dairy heifer or cow, 3yrs—N. W. Rimmer 1 . ■ Dairy heifer, lyr—G. Sim 1 —Polled AngusBull, 3yrs—Ti Kokopu Estate 1 and 2 Cow, over 3yrs—Ti Kokopu Estate 1, 2, and 3 Heifer, 2yrs—Ti Kokopu Estate 1, 2, and 3 —Pedigree Friesians — »," Bull, 3yrs—Jas. Newman 1 and^fc^ Champion, Sinton Bros 2, W. D. Smith 3, <E|P Bull, 2yr s—C. Cates 1, G. Sim 2 Cow, any age—G. Sim 1, 2 and 3 Heifer, 3yrs—P. Hanson 1 and Champion, G. Sim 2, J. Newman 3 Heifer, 2yrs—G. Sim 1, 2 and 3 : Heifer, lyr—G. Sim 1 and 2, J. Newman 3 M —Grade Friesians — ■ Dairy ?cow, over 3yrs—W. D. Smith 1, J W. J. Ellett 2 \ I Dairy heifer, 3yrs—W. Ellett 1, N. W. J Rimmer 2, W. D. Smith 3 fl Dairy heifer, 2yra—W. Rennie 1, W. Etlett 2 Dairy heifer, lyr—J. W. Bradly 1, W. J. Short 2 —Pedigree Jerseys— Bull, 3yrs—E. Pudney 1 and Champion, T. Loughman 2, A. E. Robinson 3 Cow, any age—N. W. Rimmer 1 —Grade Jerseys— * ' Dairy cow, over 3yrs—W. Ellett 1, T. Loughman 2, P. McLeod 3 Dairy heifer, 3yrs—T. Loughman 1, N. W. Rimmer 2 Dairy heifer 2yrs—T. Loughman 1, W. Smith 2, J. W. Bradly 3 Dairy heifer, lyr—E. Pudney 1 and 3, R. Mackie 2 —Dairy Classes— Best dairy cow—D. Rennie 1, \*. Ellett 2, W. Downer 3 • Dairy cow, milk test—P. McLeod 1, W. Downer 2, Mrs.F. Evans 3 Dairy heifer, 2yrs—W. Downer 1, W Ellett 2, A. Hamson 3 Three Shorthorn yearlings—A. Hanson 1 Three yearling heifers—R. Mackie 1, W. J. Short 2 Three heifer calves—A. E. Robinson 1, J. Newman 2, R. Mackie 3 —Special ClassThree Shorthorn heifer calves, hand fed~A. Hanson 1 .' —Fat Cattle'^""^ ~"%_^ Best fatted bullock—H. Aitkenhead V' and 2 --' Best fatted steer, 3yrs—H. Aitkenhead Best fatted cow Jor heifer—H. Aitkenheed 1, Sinton Bros 2 and 3 - f Special Class—Best fat Friesian bullock—H. Aitkenhead 1 and 2 —Store CattleThree hand-fed steer calreß—W J Ellett 1, J. Mackie 2, A. Hanson 3

SHEEP. —Downs— Two breeding eweE—Ti Kokopu Estate 2 —Romney Marsh— Ram—Wharepapa Estate 1, 2, and Champion, Ti Kokopu Estate 3 Ram, Bayley-bred—H.- S. Monk 1 and 2 -^ Ram, 2-tooth-Ti Kokopu Fstate -1, I Wharepapa Estate 2 and 3 Ram lamb—Ti Kokopu Estate 1 and 2, Wharepapa Estate 3 1 I W° b/^ ding ewes-Wharepapa Estate 1, 6, and Champion, Ti Kokopu Estate 2 Two ewe lambs-Ti Kokopu Estate 1 and 2, Wharepapa Estate 3 —Fat Sheep— Two fat lambs—Ti Kokopu Estate 1. 2, and 3 \ Two fat ewes-Wharepapa Estate 1 li Kokopu Estate 2 and 3. Two fat wethers-Ti Kokopu Estate 1 and 2, D. L. McLeod 3 Two fat wethers-T,i Kokopu Estate I and 2.

PIGS. —Berkahires— , Boar, under six months-G. Evans 1 and Champion Sow under six months-G. Evans 1 and Champion, P. Hanson 2, E. Day 3 —Tamworths— Boar, under six months—W. Ellett 1 Sow, under six months—W. Ellett- 1 cLnd *» DAIRY PRODUCE i Farmers* butter, without salt-Mrs R^ Hoe and Mrs P. W. Strange, equal Farmers' butter, with salt-Mrs ■& Hoe 1, Mrs F. W. Strange 2 1 st^tn homecured~MrBR^ 1 fnd™' h°me CUred~Mrs F- W. Strange

FRUIT. «££?.. set, one vwy-c-

Nectarines—C. Campbell 1, Mrs L. L. Bailey 2 Culinary plums—C. Campbell 1 Japanese dessert plums—W. Jones 1, J. Webster 2 Japanese culinary plums—A.. E. Robinson 1, C. Campbell 2 Lemons—Miss Evans 1, A. E. Robinson 2 Black grapes—J. Webster 1 Collection of Fruit—C. Campbell 1 Balance of Report in next issue.