Hawke's Bay Show.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7939, 21 October 1904, Page 5

Hawke's Bay Show.

(Special to "Standard.")

The Hawke's Bay A. and P. Society were unfortunate as regardathe weather on the opening day of .their show on Wednesday. However, the rain cleared oft and yesterday the weather was beautifully fine, but the continuing downpour on the- previous day caused the ground to become very sloppy. Although there was a good attendance — about the same as last year—yet the weather undoubtedly caused many who live at a distance to remain at home. As usual the management was all that could be desired ; the officials, benefiting by the experience of past years and m^ pursuing a progressive po'liey, had etfected several improvements since last year which were greatly appreciated by patrons. In this connection a word of praise is due to the courta&us and efficient secretary,, Mr W. F. J; Anderson, for the way in which he carried out his onerous duties. Appended are the concluding results:— Thoroughbred horses—Yearling colt: S. H. Gbllan's Grand Slam 1, J. D. Ormonds's 2,W. J. and A. F. Douglas' 3 Yearling .filly: E. J. Watt's Little Mary 1, S. H. Gollan's Chicane 2.

Saddle horse: Light-weight hack, up to 11 stone, Miss Y. Sunderland's Mahomet first and champion, G. D. Beaton's Maori Boy 2. Medium weight hack tip to 13 stone, R. H. Todd's-Jollie Tar 1 H. Gillies' Hokqwifor 2. There were twenty entries in this" class. Hack, 15 stone, and upwards: J. •H. Coleman's Medico 1, G. L. Sunderland's The Juggler 2. Lady's hack: Miss Hyland's Hostage 1. Cob, oyer 14 and not exceeding 15 hands: J. Jamieson's 1 and 2. Cob, mare, over 14 and not exceeding 15 hands: H. Hassall's. Mounted Infantry horse: H. Hassall's 1, G. P. Ranby's Bob 2. Horse, for qualified hunters: R. H. Todd's Jollie Tar 1, H. T. F. Carlyon's 2. Entire best calculated to improve the breed of saddle horses: Smith Bros.' Berrylegs 11. 1, J. Semple's Wilkinson 2.. Mare best calculated to produce saddle horses: L. Cottle's Humming Bird 1, D. H. Bait's Mona 2. '

Walking horse : Miss Y. Sunderland's Mahomet 1, Mr E. D. Browne's Patariki 2,

Champion thoroughbred sire : Hon. J. D. Onnond's Dreadnought. Leading and Leaping Competition: Corporal Withers' section East Coast Mounted Rifles 1, Sergeant B. C. McCormick's section H.B. Mounted Eifles 2, Corporal E. S. Perry's section Manawatu Mounted Rifles 3.

Leaping match for horses: H. Hassall's Pickpocket 1,. Mrs Sunderland's The Sinner 2, H.T.F.'Carlyon'sCasimir

"Wood-chopping competition: C. A. Berkalm 1, W. Beck 2, 0. A. Christensen 8. ....-., .-.

The classes for farm and dairy produce, ladies' art work, and children's work. were well filled, while the native industries proved to be an exceedingly attractive section of tne show.

The classes for dogs and poultry were, also, well filled..

The number and variety of implements and industrial exhibits was greater than in previous years. Not the least attractive display being that of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Cos. In the vehicle section the vehicles shown by Messrs J. Bett and Co., Ltd,, attracted considerable attention, these being well constructed, handsomely .finished and very serviceable. : ■'■■:' Machine sheep shearing (first day): Johnnie Keefe.l, L. Sriee 2, Jas. Pearse 3. ■ . ■ ■ ■■, ■:. •. Machine sheep shearing (second day): Johnnie Keefe 1, H. Ha.wkins 2.