A. AND P. SHOWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume 9138, Issue 9138, 10 February 1910, Page 3

A. AND P. SHOWS.

PAHIATUA-AKITIO SHOW. REMARKABLE SUCCESS .OF FIRST VENTURE. (By Our Special Reporter.^ Like all tho other 1910 fixtures' the new Association at Pahiatua was very lucky in the matter of weather conditions. As at- Woodville heavy threatening clouds and iuuggy weather were the order of the day, but by noon a clear sky hot sim greeted the gathering. Pahiatua more than vindicated its right to hold a show by the splendid respond £>$ both town and country. Even the comiilUteo's Sanguine anticipations of a large attefi-* dance were exceeded. From an early hour the farmers' conveyances began to arrive, and they poured, in from nil quarters of the landscape in continuous streams, while tho "cabbies," who travelled between the town and the course, had a record day. It is estimated that between fifteen and eighteen hundred people were present, and these were ahncst wholly drawn from the Pahiatua and Akitio district, very few coining by either north or south trains. The result of this splendid attendance was ,not oniy I an animated gathering, but a substantial linancial lift to the new Association, | which has cleared over £100 on its first venture. This first effort of Pahiatua practically resolved itself into an exhibition of horseflesh, which, of course, from the standpoint of .the general public, was not unwelcome, for that considerable portion of it which is drawn from tho towns know more about a horse than any other animal. Besides a horse can jump, and do various other things more or less entertaining, and yesterday's gathering consequently abounded in interesting features. The saddling paddock was a. sight well worth seeing, its aggregate of horseflesh being quite amazing. There were 346 entries, and while some of the exhibits were hardly up to metropolitan standard the show as a whole was a

realiy remarkable revelation of the district's ability to produce F good horses. As usual the jumping was the great at- ! traction. A line array *of performers lined up before the judges. Better names than Corroboree, Lord Ullin, Hikorangi, and the evergreen Pickpocket are not to be found even in the Martawatu programmes. and expectation ran high in the big steeplechase. Mr MeNiven's flier was in perfect form, in spite of an ugly cut on his near fore fetlock. As usual he started tail first, but soon had the business end of him to the furniture. Then a delighted public saw that furniture treated as only Pickpocket can treat it —with the utmost contempt. He was not asked to jump a second time. Nor was Mr J. McTavish's more staid performer, the grey Lord Ullin, who made a faultless circuit, and was only beaten because he mot a flying machine. A tie for third place resulted rather disastrously for Mr Stan Whyte, the rider of Capt. J. B. Whyte's stylish chestnut mare. Lady On a. Already one of the riders had rather ungracefully fallen over hie mount's head, as the result of a false .step on uneven ground, and just as Lady Ona was about to to the first brush ehe stumbled, crashed right through the obstacle, and fell, throwing her rider heavily on his back. Mr Whyte was rendered unconscious for nearly half an hour, but apart from that receive d no injuries. In the Maiden Hunters 1 , Mr J. feweeney, who has had a lot of hard luck with his team of cracks, scored a most popular win on Emblem, Lady Ona running him a close second, with Lord Ullin third. The ladies had to negotiate the same obstructions on the same mounts as the men, and gave a fine and very popular exhibition. Miss Bolton, who is stili in her teens, guided cleverK her father's grey Scotch Mist to victory amid applause. Miss W areham .getting into second place on Mr G. Buchanan s Review. Mr W. H. J Sooth's beautiful black giant Hikorangi, of whom so much was expected, jumped faultlessly under the : clever Miss Stewart till he came to the double. He then proved too strong in the head for his fair mount and ijpoilt his chance by swerving. The pony events added considerable variety, and somo cxcifement. Air J. H. Milne's black mare Darkie, who ran away from everything at _ Woodville, scored a double win in the jumping and pony race. There was a little diversion at the close of the race. One of the fleetest entrants had been excluded because he was alleged to be over 14.2 hands, but after the race a careful measurement revealed the fact that he was under the standard, and the wrathful owner made things merry for a while. The remainder of the horse classes were a source of attraction "to the public, and competition was very keen. Mr W. J. Sedcole's Caioola, a chestnut gelding, which had the rather tantalising luck of securing five' seconds at Woodville, improved matters by getting a couple of firsts, while Mr E. Ryan's Flirt and Mr W. H. Booth's Brown Stout also scored, a double. Following is the remainder of the prize list: — CATTLE.

Mr 8. 11. Lancaster judged the cattle classcs. There was good competition in the Jerseys. J. B. Nelson's Oculist 11., the Woodvillo champion, was again successful in winning the lirst prize in bull anv age, from eight other competitors. W." H,. Booth's Oculist V. was second. The judge considered the class a fair one. Only two' entries were received in the yearling bull class and Mr Lancaster did not consider them good specimens. Mr A. Buchanan's Silver Conqueror was first and Mr W. H. Booth's Saxony second. Mr W. H. Booth's Primrose V., an old prize winner, was again awarded first for cow any age, Mr A. Buchanan's Enid being second and his Starlight Lily third. Tho heifer class was the strongest of the Jerseys, both numerically and for quality. Mr Buchanan was again successful with Forest Queen. W. H. Booth getting second and third with two nice animals. Mr Lancaster was disappointed with the general run of tho dairy cattle. With the exception of tho class for two dairy heiforn between 20 and 35 months, which tho judge considered as good as he had seen anywhere. A. Eddie was awarded both first and second with four splendid animals. W. H. Booth's entry secured t.he ".ward in two yearling heifers, with E. Daley's second. J. G. Brechin was awarded first for two heifer calves. W. 11. Booth';? was first and P. J. Quirk's second in dairy heifer in milk under three years, and J. C. Brechin's scoured first and P. J. Quirk's scccnd for dairy cow in milk.

SHEEP. In the sheep classic firsts were obtained by the following:—A. Kncx (three Lincoln Mini). C. Avery. •HORSES.' TJc-st '>onv marc or priding. 13 hands. — M Beat lice Bolton's- Firefly 1, Miss Ruth Shekleton's Pearl 2, Miss Margaret Marshall's Meg Merrilecs h.c., Bert Clarke's Smilcr c. Ninoleen entries. Best pony marc or gelding, 14 hands.— E. Ryan's Flirt 1. C. V. Smith's £cerfoot 2. Miss Ross's Larry 3, Andrew Knox's Dusky 'v.h.c. Twenty-nine entries. Weight-carrying hack (Wst). —W. H. Booth's Brown Stout 1, J. B. Nelson's Dick 2, S. V. Rodney's Miss Hippo 3. Light weight hack (up to list). —W. J. Sedcole's Oaloola 1. R. W. J. Elley's Guy Fawkes 2, S. V. Rodney's Miss Hoppa 3. Twenty-eight entries. , Cob. not exceeding 15 hands.—H. E. Hunt's Rebel 1, W. E. Collins's Rotnney Bpb 2, W. D. Taylor's Dinah's Foal 3. Eleven entries. J ' Lady's hack. —W. 11. Booth's Brown Stout 1, .J. B. Nelson's Dick' 2. \Y. D. Scdcole'a Caloola 3. Fifteen entries. Breeding marc.—P. J. Quirk's Moureen 1. J. Sweeney's Sketch 2, P. J. Quirk's Athol Brose 3. Dog cart horse. —J. B. Nelson's Dick 1, Paul Stenburg's Darkie 2, S. V. Rodney's Miss Hippo 3. Gig horse.—W. J. Sedcole's Caloola 1, M. Quirk's Darkie 2, W. D. Taylor's Dinah's Foal 3. Single harness pony. —E. Ryan's Flirt 1, F. B. Polling's Ruby 2, L. E. Hill's Phyllis 3.

Tradesman's horse K and cart.—-R. W. J. Elley's 1. Milk cart and horse. —Joseph Millar's 1, Michael Guerin's 2. Two-horse plough team. —C. Avery's Nell and Prince 1, S. Bolton's Jack and | Jill 2, H. Dillon's Dick and Nugget 3. 1 Best foal by Commonwealth: —A. E. Brown's 1, Smith Brothers' 2. i Besit foal by Ivanhoc.— — Algie's 1, i — Dunn's 2. Best Daystar foal. —J. Sweeney's 1, C. Avery's 2. Best .yearling by Nutwood. —A. Knox's 1, Nt Avery's 2. Best Glencairn foal. —W. 11. Bayliss's 1, Mrs Kerrison's 2.. IjRAUCiHTS. , Breeding niarc.—Q. Avery's Nell 1, H. Vile's Gip 2, W. H. Bayliss's Gipsy 3. .Heavy' mare or gelding in dray. —Pahititiia' Borough Council's Duke 1, S. Bolton's Jill 2. Mare or gelding in spring cart. —Pahiatua Borough Council's Prince 1, Joseph Miller's Diamond 2. 'Two or three years colt or filly.—C. Avery's 1, E. Cornelius' Ruby 2, J. Moynahan's 3. HORSE COMPETITIONS. Best boy rider. —Cyril McCardle 1, Bert Clarke 2. Best igirl rider. —Beatrice Bolton (IConini) 1, Catherine Whitcombe (Kaitawa) 2, Sylvia Bolton (Kohinui) 3. Pony jump.—E. Ryan's Flirt 1, C. V. Smith's Deerfoot 2, J. B. Nelson's-Molly 3. Maiden hunting. —J. Sweeney's Emblem 1, Capt. J. B. Whvtc's Lady Ona 2, J. McTavish's Lord Ullin 3. Steeplechase competition.—J. 11. McNiven's Pickpocket 1, J. McTavish's Lord Ullin 2, Mrs C. Stewart's Vivace 3. Ladies' hunting.—S. Bolton's Scotch Mist (Miss Bolton) 1, G. Buchanan's Review (Miss Warcham) 2, J. Sweeney's entry 3. Ponv race. —J. H. Milne's Darkie 1, Bert Boync's Blossom 2, 11. T. Thomas's Rose 3. Trotting competition.—J. D. Piper's Old Census 1. W. Adams' Oflicc Girl (F. Gilchrist) 2. C. A Rendle's Elsada 3.

HOROWHENUA. FOURTH ANNUAL SHOW. ;By Our Special Reporter.) There was a very largo attendance at the Horowhenua Show yesterday, estimates placing it at well above 2000 people. many of whom had travelled considerable * distances to be present at the fixture. Included among the prominent, visitors were the Hon. D. Buddo and Mr Field, M.P.., the latter being accompanied by Mrs Field. The weather was delightful, though rather too warm. Considerable interest was evinced in the display of stock and the competitions, which were all keenly contested. The grand parade was a feature of the proceedings and showed up very prominently the excellent entry of horses, considerably over one hundred, taking part in the march past. THE OPENING CEREMONY. The show was formally opened after lunch, by the lion. D. Buddo, Minister for Internal Affaire, previous to which the President, Mr J. Kebbell, stated he had received an apology from the Hon. T. Mackenzie, Minister for Lands, who regretted his unavoidable absence. Mr \V. H. Field, M.P. for the district, and Patron of the Association, said they might fairly congratulate themselves on the result of the show, especially when they remembered that when started three years ago entries only totalled 200, in 1903 they went up to 320, 400 last year, while for the present show they had gone up to 550. This result was greatiy due to the excellent management of the committee and the valuable work of the secretary, Mr 13. Gardner. Referring to the Hon. Buddo. Mr Field expressed the opinion that it was most satisfactory that they should have a Minister who was a practical farmer, and as such he would be abie to see what the wants of the district were. Mr Field referred at length to the fertility of the district and its climate, and expressed the opinion

that it had a great future before it as a fruit-producing centre. The Hon. D. Buddo said' that he had now been present at two out of their three shows and he very gladly agreed that the district, deserved" all that had been said of it, and there was'no doubt that it was going to develop at a much greater rate than at present, more, perhaps, than any of them dreamt of. He congratulated the Association -on its excellent display of stock, especially the dairy stock, which indicated that, the farmers were drawing a very respectable share of the returns from this important and valuable industry. He quoted statistics showing the great increase in the export of dairying produce during the past year, and said that for the present financial year the Dominion's whole exports closely 'approached £20,000,000. Reference was also made to the increased unimproved value of the Horowhenua County, the figures being as follows: — 1900. '£678.049; 1909, £2,111,530; an increase of £1,423.483. He paid a. valuable tribute to the executive of the show as a feeder and educational foster in connection with the big show at Palmcrston, and expressed the opinion that it was shows of the nature of the present one that enabled farmers and graziers to form a correct estimate of the quality of the stock required for the metropolitan fixtures. In conclusion, the hon. gentleman again congratulated the Association on its very successful and interesting display. Appended are concluding prize details:—

DAIRY CATTLE. First, prize for best dairy heifer in milk fell to J. D. Brown's entry, J. Devonshire's second. E. M. . Hcrrick supplied the best two dairy heifers in milk between two and three years old, and C. Webb was awarded first prize for the best heifer 12 months and under. P. E. Palmer's entry being second and F. J. O'Farrell's third. E. S. Lancaster won first prize for the two best dairy calves, F. Webb second. FAT CATTLE. Fat cattle were judged by T. W. McJCenzie, Masterton. The Levin Meat Co.sccured three firsts and two seconds, firsts also being taken by C. K. Wilson and J. Kebbell, whilst minor awards were taken by the same two exihibtors. P. Webb showed the best veal calf and J. Devonshire the next best. SHEEP. ' In the purebred classes first prize in the pet lamb section was won by C. Webb, H. S. II ad tie Id second and Vera Richards third. H. S. Hadfield was the successful exhibitor in the Romney ram class over 21 months, H. E. Allen second and E. J. Wiison third. Mrs Hadfield was also successful in the next class for Romney ram under 21 months, D. Gardner's entry second and H. E. Allen's third. c In the fat classes, first prize for the ■best live wethers (longwools) went to P. A. Gillies, H.' J- Richards second, whilst F. S. Mcßae was awarded a first for the best five Down wethers. These two classcs were for freezers, and H. J. Richards scored in the class for throe fat wethers any age and any weight. F. S. Mcßae second. The latter took first award in the class for three maiden ewes, P. A. Gillies second. There was good competition in the class for throe fat owes, any ago, longwools, and first award went to II S. Hadfield, F. S. Mcßae second. In a similar class for Downs F. S. Mcßae was first and R. Bevan second. H. S. Hadfield took first, second and third award in the Romney ram lamb class. In the flock classcs the «ame breeder took first prize for three Romney rams, any age. J. Kebbell second, and in the Down class A. H. Rollo was first and R. Bevan second. The final results in the fat sheep classes were as follows: —Three fat wethers. longwools, 11. J. Richards first. F. Roi second; three fat- wethers, Downs, H. J. Richards first: three best 2-tooth wethers, longwools. F. S. Mcßao first. •T. Davies second; Downs, F. S. Mcßae; heaviest single wether, F. S. Mcßae first, H. J. Richards second; heaviest

ewe, F. S. Mcßae. The latter took first prize an the class for five fat lambs, iongwools,; and another first in the same class for Downs, R. Bevan being second. PIGS. P. E. Palmes was awarded 'a first in the class for two pigs most suitable for pork. A. D. Brow's second, whilst A. Newnan's entry was placed first in the class for bacon pigs, Monckton Fetch second. HORSES. In the harness classes T, 11. Powles' Prince was placed first in the single harness class over 15 hgnds, D. Judd's Madam was sc-Cond and M. C. Partington's Laddie third, and in the single harness class 14 hands and under C. K.' Wilson'fi Toby was placed first, Mrs Y. HitciiJiijp' Stella scconil and J. R. McDonald's entry tnird. There was an excellent lot in the tradesman's single horse class, and Prouse Bcos. weie awarded first prize, G. F. Milne second. In the .milk cart class E. M. Herrick's entry was first and F. J. O'Farrell's second. First award for H. Hook's spcciai for yearlings by Lord Brassey went to A. K. Saxon, T. I Crosby second and W. J. Wilton third. W. MoynHian won first and third prizes in the class for single' harness ponies, under 14 hands, Mr Moorhouse's Middic second, whilst Mr T. 11. Powles was placed first in the best turn out class, W. Monckton's entry second. I COMPETITIONS. Following are the results of the various competitions: — Best boy rider.—Master G. Mac Donald 1, Master Chceseman 2, Master L. Smith 3. Eleven competitors. Best girl rider.—Miss S. Broadbelt 1, Miss P. Wilson 2, Miss E. Doyle 3. Seven competitors. Driving competition.—W. Judd 1, J. R. McDonald 2. M. Winiata 3. Six competitors. Ladies' driving competition.—Mrs F. S. Mcßac 1, Mrs J. R. McDonald 2, Mrs P. Sim 3. Seven competitors. Pony jump.—W. Moynihan's Duchess 1, M.' Simcox's Turk 2. Nine contestants.

Jumping. steeplechase style.—J. R. McDonald's Betrayer 1. A. Strawbridge's Silver Shell 2. E. Ingram's New Year 3. Ten competitors. Hunters' competition.—J. R. McDonald's Betrayer 1. P. Winiata's entry 2, W. H. Field's Ronganui 3. Fourteen competitors. Pony race, 14 hands and under.—M. Winiata's Major 1. 11. McDonald's Baroni 2. M. Smith's entry 3.. Fourteen starters. Won by a length. Time, 56 sees. Trotting race, in harness, one mile.— H. T. llcok's'Heather Queen 1, P. B. Anderson's Lulu 2. Winiata's__Reality 3. TwoJve starters. Won all the way. P&u- race. 14.3 hands and under. —G. McDonald's Togo 1. L. G. McDonald's Rumour 2. M. Baker's entry 3. Won easily by three lengths. Time. 54scc:s. Best walking horse. —G. Tully's Osoma I. J. R. McDonald's .Jack Tar 2. Twelve competitors. Motor bike race, five miles.—E. Jlitchings 1, J. Phillips 2. J. G. Hnnkin's 3. Won easily. Ten competitors. '