OBITUARY

Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume XL, Issue XL, 22 June 1911, Page 2

OBITUARY

We haVe to record the death of Mr John More, which took- place on Mon day morning, about 6 o'clock Mr Hore was ill for some time previously, and his friends recognised that it was only a matter of waiting for the end Mr Hore was a shrewd man and a good judge of auriferous ground, and for many years was a leading miner of Naseby, and of late years one of the most successful He was a member of "the locally famous Extended Water race Company (more familiarly known aathe Dead Level Company), and a few years ago he acquired the whole of the property, which he has held ever since in company with some of his sons Deceased was born at St Austell, Cornwall)\in 1845 He left Enerland in January of 1865 for New Zealand in the ship Jessie Gilbert, arriving in Port Chalmers in June of the same year, after a-passage of 150 days He went to Hamil-tons and remained there till November,-.67 He then gave the Waipori-Diggings a trial for nine months, after which he came to Naseby, and bought into the above named company in 1868 At the end of 1870 he took a vtrip Home in the ship Norfolk, and returned in March, 1873 in the ss Northumberland Since then, with the exception of a short period spent in Auckland, he has resided in Naseby V "Mr Hore leaves a ]L\rge family of buys and girls, all grown up He_is. also survived by ihiee brothers and> two sisters —Messrs Lane-.?, Ben and Joseph Hore E Pascoe and Mrs J Warne He', was twice married, and his second wife survives him The funeral took place oh Wednesday, the funeral service being conducted by the Rev T G Burgess

MANIOTOTO FANCIERS' CLUB, Patron R. Scott, Esq., dent, J. Ryan, Esq; dents,'-Messrs A. Gleugh., H. W. Davis," C. E. Davey, C. Inder, H. W. Hilton, T. R. McNeil, Dr Lillie;treasurer, Mr C E. Davey; secretary, Mr C Dixon; committee, Messrs Armour, Anderson Bleach, \V. Brown, E. F. Blakely, Burgess, H. Davis, Duncao, Glendinning, C. flore, T. Hall, Greer, Coughlan, O'Regan, James Hore, Jones, Jas. Lory, T. Lindsay, Mathias, John Reid, E. Smith, Lunan, Kinney, M'Atamney.

The eleventh annual show of the club was held last Wednesday week, and the amount of success achieved proved that the event still rstains its popularity. The weather was threatening in the morning and cold all day, two factors which had more than pro bably an adverse effect upon the attendance; still, the crowd that put in an appearance was highly satisfactory to the management. The number of entries in the poultry classes was very largely in excess of last year's, while the side shows received liberal patronage. In the evening the Town Hall was crowded for several hours. Mr Jack's orchestra contributed some very acceptable selections. The members are Mr and Miss Jack (violins), Mrs Jack ('cello,) Miss F. Smith (piano), and Mr F. Christopher (cornet). Mr P. Caiolin sang a humorous song. Mr Reilly and Mr Carolin made a few remarks on poultry rearing. The former advised breeders who sent birds to town to the market to always have them in prime condition. Mr Ryan, the president, was unable to attend, but Mr McNeil returned the usual thanks on his behalf. The decisions of the judges appeared to give general satisfaction, and officials did their best to push things along. Mr Dixon, the new secretary, is to be complimented on the manner in which he mastered details; nothing seemed to be wanting Judges. The judges were Mr P. Carolin, Dunedin, silver, golden abd white wyandottes; MrE. O. Reilly, Dunedin, all other classes of poultry; Mr W. Davis roots; Mr Hewtbn, grain; Mr R. L. Francis, cooking; Mr M'Laren, wool; Mr N. Vanes, Dunedin, drawings; Miss E. Harlow, Dunedin, fancy work.

Poultry. There was no exhibits of game or of bantams. The absence of this latter - class drew from Mr Reilly the remark that it was a pity, as bantams were especially a children's bird. If children were given a few bantams it would encourage them to take an interest in poultry, and the taste once acquired would last through life. Hamburgs also were conspicuous by their absence, probably being neglected here owing to the severity of the climate. Plymouth Rock whites were a fair average quality, just what would be expected at a country show. Of the barred Plymouth Rocks the same • might be said. The best bird was the winning cockerel, which was nicely barred throughout and a nice type, though somewhat narrow and not cobby enough ever to become a topnotcher, The White Leghorns were a really good class, probably due - to the'fact that White Leghorns are bred largely owing to their egg producing capabilities. The pick of the lot was the first pullet—nice type, wedge shaped, combining symmetry withsize. The pick of the Brown Leghorns was an old cock, but he is uow getting past his best. Minorcas showed nothing of special merit. Being a champiou class, Orpingtons brought out good quality. The black champion waß the finest specimen ever seen in the show —a beautiful beetle green, good head, lobe, eye, and a fine carriage, being blocky but withouiany sign of cocbiness in his composition. He could stand all the competition he could get in New Zealand at the present moment. In the Buffs the champion turned out - to be a pullet of the true Orpington type—good in colour and buff to the skin, with nice neck and head and she carried herself well, aid was set on shapely legs. The first cockerel would have been champion but for faulty head points. There were some good birds in the class, but were too dark a buff, being almost brick red. In the any other colour class there wasnothingvery special. The judge complimented the owner of the American bronze turkey upon the splendid specimen it was. It was large, of beautiful shape, shoeing good head and wattles, brilliant in its bronzing, and was shown in good condition. There were only three entries in geese. The winning pair were good in markings,, a defect in the second which lost them first place. Silver Wyandottes were not numerous, but what they lacked in numbers they made ud in quality. . The placing of the champion would cause surprise to some fanciers, as it was shown in Christchurch a week previously and only got third place as a hen, and hers it beat the cockerel that got special for best cock or cockerel in the Christchurch show. Out of four hens there were three really first-class birds. The one cock was runner-up for the championship. The two cockerels would have done credit to any-show. The first and second pullets .were placed in the same order at the Christchurch show. Golden ,Wyndottes were somewhat disppointing. Therewas one prime old hen shown, but she is getting past her prime. The pullet got her place easily. In Whites the champion cock was one of the-best birds the judge has ever seen staged. He was run very close by the second cock. In the cockerel class the three birds had very little between them. In hens three of the exhibits >vould have dop« credit to any show. There were o:Sfc£ two pullets which could have their own in a more numerous class. All round thn Wyandottes were distinctly a credit to the show. The local birds lacked size and condition, and exhibited a want of the care that show birds should have bestowed on them. Mr Carolin's verdict was that more care needs to be given •to the bousing, and good warm scratch ing sheds provided for cold weather; otherwise they deteriorate as layers

and stock birds. If in winter fowls had a good scratching shed, open, to the a foot of iitter on be very beneficial. " Produce nThere was a better display of prodace than' has been here for several years. Of the turnips and mangels the same r old remark has to be mao.e " They showed the effects of the dry weather." The mangels were the best we have ever had, and were really a fine show. There were never so many entries before, nor were they i ever so heavy as a whole. They well ' illustrated the stock feeding capabili-1 ties of Maniototoi The three heaviest were 641bs; and the second 571bs. I Yellow turnipß were on the whole not

first-class.* Swedes were a splendid collection,- while white fleshed showed « signs of dry rot. The heaviest were 33 Jibs. There was a very fine sample of ryegrass—from Kyeburn, of course Vegetables made a remarkably fine display. Mr Chas Hore had on exhibition an --enormous vegetable marrow sent from Cromwell weighing 34Ibs. Potatoes were large and the - number of exhibits was creditable, the white variety being -specially at-' tractive looking. The heaviest entry weighed lllbs and the second Bilbs. Mr Mathias had a very remarkably fi*e collection of vegetables, there being about a dozen varieties. In chaff the second was the best quality but was not so well cut. Fruit was very attractive looking as a class, but there'was not much of. it. On exhibition was a specimen of locally grown maize (by Mr C. Dixon). Wool.

The wool exhibit was a very decided improvement. Mr C. 'lnder'a-merino by. manufacturers would be classed as 64'#, which is very fine. It was fine, bright and' long in staple In halfbreds the second was the finest but not so bulky The other exhibits in this class failed in the latter quality Mr Mathias had it all his own way in corriedales, and they were fleeces well worthy of exhibition. The one: awarded third ticket would take the eye better, but was not even in quality, or it would have been first Cooking

There- were- more entries in these classeß than usual, but in this respect could be much improved if the ladies wert to take a keener interest in the matter In bread the number of exhibits was disappointing, while in pastry —which affords so much scope for skill in the culinary art —there were 0 The scones received the judge's, commendation, while thecakes were the strongest class and reflected great credit on the fair bakers. The deciding of merit exercised the skill of the judge. The two sponges were good. There" were only two entries of biscuits also. They were both very good. The second was the best got up for show purposes, and at first glance would have been awarded the red ticket. Preserved fruits were splendid. Fancy Work, etc.

There -were some very attractive articles displayed, and. they were favourably commented on bythe feminine portion of the spectators. Miss Adams' plain sewing was described as beautiful, while a fine point lace collar worked by Mrs Davey was a work of art. The Montmellick work was a fine display, and drawn thread work contained one exquisite piece. There were on exhibition two handr some knitted, quilts,- of different patterns, which were well done and spoke volumes for the patience of the worker. Appended are the letters the judges of fancy work and drawings to the secretary- ■ Miss Harlow: I have to-day posted back to you the work sent for competi • ' tion. On-the whole it was very creditable, : some pieces being extra good The Montmellick was all very fair, satin stitch being especially*well done, butin most- of the pieces there was not much variety of stitches. Regarding the underclothing, it was beautifully made but almost entirely- machine stitching. The form did not mention hand-sewing so the prize was awarded i it. I would .suggest - that in future the work benot washed before the competi- i tion, as it looks so much better and is easier to judge unwashed, even 4 though it be not guite so clean. ■ J Mr Vanes: Under separate cover I am returning the drawings and brush work. In each case the first five appear in order of merit and are also numbered in red ink. jg Pencil Drawings.— In each standard the first prize drawings are decidely ahead of any of the others, and well merit prizes, particularly -the~winner for Standard IV. The others are much poorer, and.were rather hard to place, especially as the subjects vary so much. ,1 do not know if scholars are allowed to choose- ■>their own subjects, but I haye not taken into consideration the choice of subject, but purely the execution. This makes them rather difficult to judge, and I would respectfully suggest that in future all drawings be of the one subject. Brush Work —These are all rather crude. Not any of the Standard VI work deserves a prize..; In " Standard V the one marked first is quite nice and well aheacl ; of any of the others and certainly deserves recognition. In StandardTV- there is very little difference in the work of the first four, and the one placed firstis hardly sufficiently ahead of the-others, to be singled out for a prize.

. The " v alue " is in the training it gives the child, and if those who have theSrst places are interested in their work, ; I think, it would be well worth their , while to continue their studies in this direction Special prizes were donated by—Mr J. Ryan, Mr Alex. Brown, Mr. H. Coughlan, Mr W. Webb, Mr R. Scott, £1 Is each, Mr McNeil 10s 6d, Mr V/; R°SJS®r, Dunedin, a medal. mtP. Field gave his prize money in the miscellaneous classes, ss, to the hospital. r The following have to be added to the prize list already published—Silver Wyandotte champion was a hen belonging to Mr A If. Walker,' Christchurch. Montmellick work, Miss E. Jones 2nd, Miss L Jones 3rd Pigeon results the secretary is unable yet to supply | Prize money will be paid out shortly.

SKINS, ETC. - M. -T. Kennelly, 217 Crawford, -fcreet, Dunedin, reports as follows: Rabbitskins.—Wanted in large ■quantites. Winter does, to 20d per lb; winter bucks, 15d to 17d; incoming and autumn, 12d to 14d racks, 8d to 'lOd; summers, 5d to 7d. Horsehair, 16d to 19d per lb. Catskins, 4d to 6d each Sheepskins—Half bred, 6Jd to- 8d per lb; fine crossbred, 6d to 7d; coarse do, 5d to 6d; pelts Sd to sd. Hides.—Sound ox 6d to 8d; cow 5d to 6Jd; damaged ox and cow 3d to sd. Calfskins and yearlings, 10,000 -wanted (sound) 6Jd to 9d; damaged 4d to 7d. Tallow.—Best in casks to 26s per i cwt; do. in tins to 245; mixed 18s. to I 20s; rough fat 16s to 20s. Prompt returns. No commission. . ■