Hukerenui Show.

Northern Advocate, 16 February 1912, Page 3

Hukerenui Show.

ADVERSE WEATHER,

The drizzling rain which sat in over- C night and which lasted till afternoon yesterday, aft-jr the prolonged spell I ol dry weather, which has been experienced, had a very detrimental ef- '■ feet on the attendance and number of exhibits at the third annual show of i the Hikurangi and Otonga Ridings Farmers' Agricultural, Pastoral, and Industrial Association, and caused the function to scarcely come up to the last in success. The weather cleared in the afternoon, and as the sun shone through the quickly-dispersing clouds, • the at\enda.nce at the show increased, ■ brought the number of those pre.■Jßent up to about three hundred. In the eqi'ino classes the exhibits came fairly well up to expectations, and some fine samples of medium" t draughts were- shown. The exhibition Oα hacks was most creditable. The ; cattle section, though not well represented numerically, was notable for a good standard 02 beasts. Jerseys and Shorthorns in the grade classes were distinctly above the average exhibited in country shows. Only two ring events transpired. In . the Gentlemen Rider Class ; the event was more remarkable on account of the amusement created in the efforts of the competitors to negotiate the crude hurdles, rather than as an exhibition of skill and style. No entries were recorded in th« Pig ♦ and Sheep sections. * One Irish setter and a fox terrier ■were the only exhibits worthy of mentioning in the Dog Section. A pair of Buff Orpingtons stood alone in comparison with other birds '• presented, and in the opinion of the judge were worthy of exhibition in ; Auckland. The weather lately experienced had a telling effect on the fruit and vegetables, and the majority of the samples shown were rather poor. Potatoes seem to thrive well at Hukerenui, for those exhibited were exceptionally lrrge in size. There was a large entry in the cookie and preserves section. In the Ladies' Work sectio/ia the exhibits had sn appearance of being hastily done. Nevertheless, they were very creditable, especially when it is remembered that much of the work was done by Maoris. The needle-work far surpassed all other sections, especially in the i-iain needlework classes, which were distinctly good. Only members of the Hukerenui school entered in the children's section. The show was satisfactory, though had the weathe- conditions been more favorable the executive would have tad little to cemplain of, and though the function scarcely came up to that of the previou-i year's, the Association lias every encouragement to continue its endeavours in the interests of the farmers, and to hope for better luck next time. The following are the results:— HOUSES. (Judge: Mr G. Lindrum.) Stewards: W. A. Kerr and A. Coutts. BLOOD STOCK. Mare, any age.— J. Johnson 1 and 2. Foal. — J. Johnson 1. Filly, Colt, >,y Gelding, 1 year-old.— 7. Johnson 1. Filly or Gelding, 2 years old. —Mrs Morgan 1, J. Johnson 2. HALF-BREEDS. Brood Mare, any age, with foal at foot.— J. Johnson 1, Miss Rowley 2. Filly, Colt or Gelding, 1 year old, locally raised.— J. Johnson 1. Filly or Gelding, 3 years old. — J. Ccwan 1, C. Pinnock 2. DRAUGHT STOCK. Entire. — J. Johnson 1. Mare, any ago with foal at foot. — H. Croft 1, J. Johnson 2. Foal.—H. Croft 1. Filly, Colt or Gelding, 1 year old.— 11. Croft 1. Filly or Gelding, 2 years old. —H. Ellis 1. Mare or Gelding, 3 years or over.— .T. Johnson 1, S. Forsyth 2.

MEDIUM DRAUGHT. . Mare, any rs.ge, with foal at foot. —' i C. Hodgson 1, Era Shetrock 2. Foal. — G. Hodgson 1, Eru Shetrock - 2 Filly or Gelding 1 year old. —W. Chisholm 1. ; Filly or Gelding, 2 years old.—H. Ellis 1 and 2. Mare or Gelding, 3 years or over. — S. Forsyth 1, . T . Johnson 2. Team of 2 Horses, broken in for farm work. —S. Forsyth 1. I HACKS. Hacks, suited to military work.—F. Drake 1, Heap Bros. 2. Weight-carrying Hack, 14st. —S. Forsyth 1, W. Simpson 2. Weight-carrying Hack, 12st.—Heap ] Bros. 1 ? W. Martin 2. Weight-carrying Hack, lOst.—F. Drake 1, Heap Bros. 2. Lady's Hack, ridden by lady.—W. Hay 1, McDonald 2. Cob, 15 hands and under. —G. Hodgson 1, W. Chisholm 2. Pony.. 14.2, :,r under.—O. K. Cotter- 1 111 1, T. Johnson 2. Pony* 13.2, or under.—F. Elliott 1, 1 A. McDonald 2. Champion Hack.—S. Forsyth 1. Best Horse, saited to farm purposes. —S. Forsyth '•, J Broomfield 2. Roadster Stallion. — J. Johnson 3,W. Baylis 2. ( BUGGY HORSES. - Buggy Horse, to be driven. —T. Ellis ] S. Forsyth 2. Pair Buggy Horses, to be driven. — . Heap Bros. 1. Tiirn-out, Buggy, Horse and Harness.—S. Forsyth 1. Settler's Turn-out. —Bramley 1. * SHOEING WORKMANSHIP. Best Shod Hack.—Hay 1. Best Shod Draught Horse. —S. Forsyth 1. ' vIATCHESStewards: Messrs Coutts and Gray. Walking Horses.— J. Johnson 1, H. Ellis 2. Gentleman Rider, over 3 jumps.— 11. Drake 1, F. Drake 2. CATTLE. (Judges: Messrs , J. Forsyth and T. 1 Wakelin). Stewards: Messrs C. J. Pinnock and W. R. Forsyth. SHORTHORNS.—GRADE. Bull, 2 years and over.—W. Baylis 1 } W. R. Forsyth 2. Pen of 3 Heifers, 2 years.—S. Weston 1. Pen of 3 Heifers, 1 year.—W. R. Forsyte 1 and 2. Heifer, 2 years.—W. R. Forsyth 1, W. Baylis 2. Heifer, 1 year.—W. R. Forsyth 1, F. Mcßeth 2. Pen of 3 Steers. —C. J. Pinnock 1 and 2. Steer, 2 years.—* , . Mcßeth 1, C. J. Pinnock 2. * Steer, 1 year.— J. Whimp 1 and 2. JERSEYS,—GRADE. Bull, 2 years or over. —Jas. Dobbs 1, S; Forsyth 2. Bull, 1 year.— J. Forsyth 1, S. Weston 2. Cow, any age, in milk, or visibly in calf.— J. Broomfield 1, H. Hill 2. Pen of 3 Heifers.—G. Hodgson 1 and 2. Heifer, 2 years.—G. Hodgson 1, H. Hill 2 and h.c. Heifer, 1 year.—G. Hodgson 1 and h.c, W. Simpson 2. DAIRY STOCK. Pen 3 Dairy Cows (Shorthorn). —W. Baylis 1, Jas. Dobbs 2. FAT STOCK. Pen of 3 Fat Steers, 3 years or over.—Brock B; os. 1, C. J. Pinnock 2. Champion Fat Ox.—F. Mcßeth 1. Champion Fat Cow. —S. Forsyth 1, Mrs Keatley 2. DOGS. (Judge: Mr H. K. May). Steward. Mr Alexander. Best Cattle Bog.—S. Seymour 1, W. R. Forsyth 2. Eest Sheep Dog.—S. Forsyth 1, S. Soynlour 2. Best English Setter. —F. Dunne 1. Best Irish Settler.— J. Broomfield 1, F. Dunne 2. Best Fox Terrier.—F. Dunne 1. POULTRY. (Judge: Mr H. K. May). Steward: F. Dunne. Brown Leghorn, cock.—Miss M. Eioomfield 2. Brown Leghorn, hen.—Miss M. Broomfield 1, J. Broomfield 2. Brown Leghorns, breeding pen, cock and 3 hens.— J. Broomfield 1.

Orpingtons, black, hen. — J. Broomfield 1. Orpingtons, ar.y other variety, cock. —F. Robinson 1 and 3, H. Richards 2. Orpingtons, ar. other variety, hen. —F. Robinson 1 and 2, H. Richards 3 FLO WEBS. (Judge: Mr H. W. Crawford). Stewardess: Miss Joll. Three Buttonhole Bouquets.—Miss j\i Broomfield 1, Miss J. Brock 2. Collection Out Flowers, not less than 12 varieties. —Mrs C. Smith 1, Mrs Alexander 2. Collection Native Ferns, arranged. —Miss H. Johnson 1. Collection Cactus Dahlias.—C. Smith 1. LADIES , WORK. (Judges: jV rs Jack and Miss Drummond). Stewardesses: Mrs Cliff and Miss Coutts. Sample Darning, lady's stocking.— Mrs R. Rouse 1. Fancy Singlet.—Mrs A. Young 1, Mrs W. A. Kerr 2. Pin Cushion. —Mrs A. Young 1, Miss Halse 2. Collection Crochet, completed and \-ashed article.—Mrs Alexander 1. Collection Ciochet, unwashed and completed articles. —Mrs R. Rouse 1. Micklejohn 2. Wall Brackets. —Mrs Alexander 2. Got-up White Shirt. —Mrs Snell 1 and 2. Baby's Booteee. —Mrs W. A. Kerr 1, Mrs Owens 2. Tea Cosy.—Mrs Stephenson 1, Mrs €. A. Rouse 2, Mrs A. Young h.c. Brush and Comb Bag.—Mrs A. Young 1. Antimacassar, other than Crochet Work.—Mrs Alexander 1 and 2, Mrs W. R. Forsyth h.c. Set Bed Pockets.—Mrs Alexander 1. Collection of Woodwork. —Mrs A. Young, special. Drawn Thread Work.—Mrs Snell 1, Miss Carlton 2, Mrs R. Rouse h.c. Corticelle W T ork.—Mrs A,. Young 1. Mount Mellick Work.—Mrs Snell 1. Ribbon Work.—Mrs Cliff 2. Table Centres. —Mrs S. A. Rouse 1, Miss Carlton 2. Knitted Sox.—Mrs Owens 2. Shadow Work.—Mrs Plaisted 2. Wool Pettiioat.—Mrs A. Young 1, Mrs T. Rouse 2. D'uyleys, set of 3. —Mrs Alexander 1. Crochet Lace. —Mrs Sneil 1, Mrs Alexander 2. Knitted Lace.—Mrs M. Dwyer 1. Handkerchief Satchet. — Mrs A. Young 2. Collection Articles from Floarbags. —Mrs Halse 1. Set Lady':; Underlines—Mrs T. Rouse 1. Lady's White Petticoat.—Mrs T. Rouse 1Baby's Pinafore. —Mrs T. Rouse 1. Baby's Frock.—Mrs T. Rouse 1. Nightdress.—Mrs T. Rouse 1. Child's Fancy White Petticoat.—Mrs T. Rouse 2. Man's Working Shirt—Mrs T. Rouse 1 and 2. VEGETABLES. (Judge: Mi E. O. Weaver.) Steward. Mr H. R. Collier. Collection Vegetables, not Ins.: than 12 varieties. — Z. Smith 1. Collection Potatoes,, 6 variety —H. Hill 1, M. Hight 2, Mrs H. Johuson h.c. 141bs Light Skinned Potatoes. —Mrs A. Coutts 1, H. Hill 2, Mrs High. 3. Cabbage, 1 Drumhead. — J. lioswsll 1. Cabbage, any other variety.—C. Smith 1, W. Hansen 2. 6 Carrots, short.—R. Cliff 1, C Smith 2. 6 Carrots, long.—W. A. Kerr 1, J. Boswell 2. 6 Parsnips.—Mrs Plaisted 3, J. Boswell 2. Best Bunca Parsley. Lynch 1. Plate Tomatoes.—H. Neal 1. 6 Brown Spanish O:i\:iuf: — J. Bcswell 1, Mrs R. Rouse 2. 6 Potato Spanish Onions.—H. Hill 2. 6 Tree Spanish Onions — J. Boswell 1. 24 Pods Peas.— J. Alexander ?.. 24 Pods Beans.—C. Smith I. 24 Pods Whi:-? Dutch Runner Boans. —Mrs Keatley 1, J. Alexander 2 24 Pods, any other variv-n* Bean. — H. Collier 1, .7. Alexander 2. 3 Swede Turnips.—Mrs M. Dwyor 1. 3 Turnips, _ny variety.—Mrs Coutts

Vegetable Marrow.—C. Smith 1, J. Boswell 2. 6 Cucumbers. —C. Smith 1. Crown Pumpkin.— J. Boswell 1. Ironbark Pumpkin.—H. Hill 1, J. Boswell 2. Hubbard S-iuash. — J. Boswell 1. Sunflower Head with Seed.—Mrs Plaisted 1. FBUIT. (Judge: Mr E. O. Weaver.) - Stewards. Messrs E. T. Snell and J. Gray. Collection Apples, 3 each variety.— T. Boswell 1, H. Hill 2. Collection .Apples, 3 varieties, 3 each. — J. Alexander 1, G. G. Smitn 2, J. Boswell h.c. Collection Ccoking Apples, 3 each , variety.—W. Hansen 1. Collection Dessert Apples, 3 oach variety.—H, Hill 1. Plate Northern Spy (6). — J. Gray 1, J. Alexander 2. 12 Prunes.— J. Boswell 2. 12 Nectarines. —N. McLeod 1, W. Hansen 2. Plate Peaches, 3 varieties.—Mrs McGregor 1. Six Dessert Teaches.—Mrs Rusk 2. Collection Japanese Plums.—W. Hansen 1, J. wcswell 2. 12 Japanese Flums. —Mrs Q. Kerr 1, TV. Hansen 2. Plate European Plums.—H. Hill 1. Six Quinces. —W. Hansen 1. Collection Foars, 2 each variety.— J. Boswell 2. Six Pears, one variety.— J. Alexander 1, H. Hill 2. Six Lemons.— J. Boswell 1. Collection Pruit, locally grown.— Miss Young- 1. ART. Painting in Oils.—Mrs Bailey 1. IfATIYE WOEK. (Judge: Mr T. Hedley). Steward: Hauraki. Native Mate.lal Hat. —Mrs Hauraki 1 3 Plain Kits.—Eru Shetrook 2. 3 Fancy Kits.—Mrs H. Johnson 1, Eru Shetrock 2 Wat with Feathers. — Mrs Johnson 2. Carving.—Era Shetrock 1. MISCELLANEOUS WORK. Judge: Mr Hedley. Steward: Mr J. Nelson. Axe Handle.—C. Parson t. Splitter's Maul:—W. A. Kerr 1, C. Parsons 2. CHILDREN'S WORK. (Judge: Mr H. W. Crawford). Steward: Mr Snell. Map of North Island.—M. Rouse 1, George Hight 2, Hau Kake h.c. Specimen of Writing, Standards 5 and 6.—M. Rouse 1, J. Lynch 2, Edith Mills h.c. Specimen of Writing, Standards 3 and 4.— W. BehM 1, G. Hight 2, Winnie Richards ho. Specimen of Writing, Standards 2 aid under. —M?ry Behm 1, Fred Richards 2, Ruby Collins h.c. Best Kept Exercise-book.—-Mildred Rouse 1, E. Mills 2, Elsie Smith h.c. Freehand from Nature, Standard 4 ai.d upwards.—Stella Smith 1, Dick Kay 1, George Hight 3. Freehand, from Nature, Standard 3 and under.—Mary Behm 2. Two Drawings, 1 scale, 1 solid geometry.—M. Rovf-e 1, May Broomfield 1. Brush Drawings, Standard 4 and o\er.—H. Johns.en 1, Hau Kake 2. Brush Drawing, Standard 3 and under. —Annie Norton 1, Ivy Dobbs 2. Kettle Holder and Tea-pot Holder. — M. Rouse 1. Hemstitched Pocket Handkerchief j b> young girl.—Elsie Smith 1, May Eioomfield 2, M-iggie Allen Ji.c : Specimen Hormning, etc. —Harrier j Johnson 1, Edith Mills, h.c. '■ Pair Pillow Slips.—Maggie Allen 1, Pin Cushion, any kind.—M. Rouse ], May Broomfield 2. Fancy Work Cushion.—M. Rouse 1, Best Dressed Doll.—M. Broomfield 1, M. Rouse 2, Stella Smith h.c.