Hukerenui Show Misses Record by 4'-

Northern Advocate, 12 February 1940, Page 2

Hukerenui Show Misses Record by 4'-

i Only by a few shillings did the j Hukerenul A. & P. Association fail I to create a new record on Saturday. With circumstances definitely against success as a result of the . recent imposition of restrictions on petrol, and because of the threatening weather, the gate receipts were within 4/- of last year’s record total £39 5/-, compared with £39 9/-. Actually the record figure should have been eclipsed, but owing to a misunderstanding, one of the gatekeepers failed to charge the amended, and increased admission fee, and lost enough j thereby to stop a new record. j The crowd, was not as large as last year, Ihe receipts being kept up as a result of an increase in admission I charges, ’ High Standard of Exhibits. Fine weather in the morning changed to heavy rain in the early afternoon, when it was expected that the majority of patrons would be attending, but later the skies cleared again and the association counted itself fortunate in being granted good conditions. j Judges were impressed with the standard displayed, particularly in j the indoor exhibits, j The needlework, knitting and fancy work was outstanding;- while the fruit j and produce section showed standard j quality exhibits. j Good competition was seen in the ! ring events and the stock exhibits I created attention. I The steer-riding contest proved to be a popular feature of the programme, and the presence of the Whangarei and County Pipe Band in the afternoon added to the attractions. Under the direction of the president (Mr F. C. G. Rusk) and the secretary (Mr L. J. Rouse), assisted by wellorganised stewards, the whole of the schedule was handled expeditiously and completed in good time. Championships were awarded as follows; Jersej' bull. —F. Rusk. Jersey cow. —D. Christie. Shorthorn cow. —A. Wilson, f— Special prizes were won as fol- | lows;— „ I Most points in cattle eiasses. donated by Mr J. J. Whimp.—N. Mason. Most points in flower section, donated by Mrs J. Wilkinson.—Miss A. Seymour. Most points in cookery section, donated by Mrs R. Rouse.—Miss U. Russek and Miss D. Wilkinson equal. Special prize, donated by Mrs F. Rusk. —Mrs M. Rouse. Most points in ladies’ work section, donated by Mr J. Keatley.—Miss M Whimp. Most points in preserves, ladies’ Work and preserves, donated by Mrs J. Keatley—Miss M. Whimp. Christie Shield, for most points in , cattle classes. —N. Mason, j Wood Challenge Cup, for best grade j Jersey cow. —E. Draffin. Challenge'Cup, for school competition.—Hukerenui School, 95 points, 1; Taheke School. 60 points. 2; Riponui, 30 points, 3. Awards:— , List of Awards. j HORSES. Hacks. —Maiden hack: B. Griffin 1, D. L. McLean 2, P. Clements 3. Light hack: D. L. McLean 1, P. Clements 2, A. Brott 3. Weight-carrying hack, j 12st: Mrs R. J. Webster 1, A. Ferguson 2, W. Worsp 3. Weight-carrying hack, 14st: W. Worsp 1, H. Croft 2, A. Fer- ; guson 3. Lady’s hack, ridden by lady: j Mrs Webster 1, P. Clements 2, D. L. I McLean 3. Mare suitable’breeding rej mounts: A. Ferguson 1, J. P. Donalci- ' son 2, I). L. McLean 3. Military hack: ! Mrs R. J. Webster 1, A. Ferguson 2. | Champion hack: A. Webster 1. Light ! cob, 15 hands and under: H. Croft 1, ; Miss J. Smith 2. Walking horse: D. L. McLean 1, B. Griffin 2, P. Clements 3. Best shod hack: J. Marshall 1. H. Croft 2. Hunters. —Light-weight hunter, capable of carrying 12st over hurdles: D. L. McLean 1, W. Worsp 2, Mrs Webster 3. Heavy-weight hunter, capable of carrying 14st over hurdles: Mrs C. H. Finlayson 1, H. Worsp 2, Mrs Webster 3. Champion hunter: Mrs C. H. Finlayson 1, W. Worsp 2, Mrs Webster 3. Single lady who had never won a' prize; Miss J. Smith and Miss P. Clements equal 1, Miss K. Allen 3. Lady rider: Mrs C. H. Finlayson 1, Miss D. Draffin 2, Miss J. Smith and Miss P. ‘Clements equal 3. Open jumping competition: Mrs C. H. Finlayson 1, W.

Worsp 2, C. O. Brown 3. Gentleman rider over hurdles: N. McDonald 1, A. Christie 2. Bareback rider: C. O. Brown 1. H. Mclnnes 2. Maiden hunter: H. Mclnnes 1, F. R. Jordan and A. Brott equal 2. Stockmen’s competition: H. Mountain 1, F. R. Jordan 2. Bloodstock.—Mare, any age: J. Keatley 1. Foal: J. Keatley 1. Half breeds. —Filly, colt or gelding, two years old.—Mrs King 1, Nellie Sweet 2. Heavy draughts.—Filly or gelding, two years old: J. Wilkinson 1. Marc or gelding, three years and over: McDonald Bros. 1. Medium draughts.—Pony, 14.2 nands: J. Finlayson 1, D. Brock 2, Nellie Sweet 3. Pony, 13.2 hands: D. Brock I. Francis Smith 2. E. Mitchell 3. Best kept school pony: M. Brock 1. Francis Smith 2, Verna Hansen 3. Boy rider, under 15 years: John FinJayson 1, Donald Mason 2, Harold Donaldson 3.. Girl rider, under 15 years: G. Brown 1, E. Going 2, N. Mason 3. Musical chairs for school children: P. Clements 1, F. Smith 2. JERSEYS. Pedigree.—Bull, one year and under two years: L. Allen 1. Bull, two years and under three years: W. Lee 1, Mrs M. A, Ralls 2, C. J. Powell, junr., 3. Bull, three years and over: F. Rusk 1. P. G. Henwood 2. Cow, three years or ever, in milk oi; visibly in calf: D. Christie 1, W. Lee 2, C. H. Callaghan 3 Heifer, one year and under two years: D. Christie 1 and 3, C. H. Callaghan 2. Heifer, two years 1 and under three years, in milk: C. H. Callaghan 1. Mrs M. A. Ralls 2, D. Christie 3.-. Pen two heifers, one year and under two years:' D. Christie 1. Pen two cows, three years or over in milk: D. Christie L Mrs M. A. Ralls 2. Bull, calved since June 1. 1939, hand fed: D. Christie L F. Andrews 2. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1939. hand fed: Mrs C. Callaghan 1. M. Lee 2, D. Christie 3. Grade—Cow, three years or over, in milk or visibly in calf: E. Draffin L P. G. Henwood 2, M. Rouse 3. Heifer, one year and under two years: P. G. Henwood 1 and 2. Heifer, two years and under three years, in milk: C. Wilson 1, M. Rouse 2, J. Henwood 3. Pen of two heifers, one year and under two years: P. G. Henwood 1. High grade Jersey calf, hand fed: C. Wilson 1. M. Rouse 2. Heifer calf, hand reared by boy or girl: C. LI. Callaghan 1 and 3, Miss I. Martin 2. PIGS. Baconer. 1211bs to IGOlbs: P. G. Henwood 1, C. Wilson 2. Porker, up to 1001 bs: E. Hansen 1, P. G. Henwood 2, C. Wilson 3. Four weaner pigs, under two months: W. H. Rouse 1. J. Henwood 2. SHEEP. Pen three lambs, fit for freezing: G. Hansen 1. Miss J. Wood 2. Pen three ewes, any age, fit for freezing: G. Hansen 1. Best ram. any breed: G. Hansen 1 and 2. (CONTINUED ON p'AGE 8)