3000 Attend Kaitaia Show, Military Sports

Northern Advocate, 8 March 1943, Page 6

3000 Attend Kaitaia Show, Military Sports

(Special) KAITAIA, This Day. h BRILLIANT DAY AND A RECORD CROWD CHARACTERA ISED THE KAITAIA A. &P. SHOW HELD ON SATURDAY. Because of the war situation no show was held last year, members of the Society feeling that under the existing circumstances to hold one would have been misguided. This year, however, conditions had bettered and plans, once decided on, went steadily forward. . j>r . , . That the decision to hold the show was justified is shown by the results both in entries and in attendance. The gate receipts for visitors totalled over £2OO, and with members and their families, the estimated attendance was about 3000. A loud-speaker sound system operated by G. Campbell enabled competitors and visitors to keep in touch with events and results. Because of transport difficulties, all stock classes, with the exception of horse events, were excluded, but the enti ies in the indoor section were good.

Spectacular Cavalry Events & The sports and military events held in the sports ring from 10.30 a.m. until , after 5 p.m., were varied and interest- , ing. Mr. Simon Ciark, who judged the . horse events, expressed his pleasure j at having such a fine lot of horses to judge. They hvere everything they should be, he said, and made special ment'on of the heavy hunters. The military events were spectacular and highly interesting to the onlookers Judges for the mounted section were Major Sefton and Captain Andrews and Mr. F. W. lioskin. and they were kept busy. Major Mclntosh and Major Daysh supervised the tug-of-war, and the mounted version proved highly popular. A Bren mounting competition by members of the A.D.S., judged by Sergeant West, and a. Browning display judged by Captain Trieklebank, with a running commentary on each by Flight-Sergeant Stevenson, aroused great interest and the speed of the competitors was impressive. Anti-aircraft Display Highlight of the demonstrations was the Anti-aircraft Section. Completo with ammunition waggon, ack-ack gun and predictor an da team of very fit and evry capable gunners, with a running commentary by Lieutenant Burgess, it (was the centre of interest for everyone on the grounds. Although deprived of the realism of an aeroplane overhead to aim at, and with only dummy ammunition, the handling of what, to most people, was an unknown weapon and the uncanny effect of predictor control was a revelation i nspeed and accuracy. In the track events the men’s open championship races ranging from 100 yards to one mile, brought out some good runners. Judges were A. McWright and L. West. In the shorter races T. Bain had good wins. Over the longer distances, particularly the mile, H. Jameson showed good form. E. Thompson ran excellent races, always having that extra bit of speed in reserve when it was wanted. He finished every race, in spite of the heat, (with ease.

The society, from the president down, are to be congratulated on a well-run and highly successful show. The work put in by the acting-secretary (Mr. W. Farrimond), the stewards and’the members of the committee was immense and the result has justified their enthusiasm and effort.

To wind up the day, a very successful dance held at night in the A. & P. hall was crowded, the door takings being about £3O. During the evening a presentation of a polished wood bowl, made by Mr. Watson, of Takahue, and presented and donated by Mr. A. Me. Wright, was presented to the Victoria Valley Home Guard, who were successful in the tug-of-war events. It was presented by the donor and accepted by Mr. F. Lunjevich, with Mr. C. Switzer replying.

Farm and Garden Produce (Judge: Mr. E. T. Frost) Apple cucumber: R. M. Masters 2. Carrots: Long, W. F.. Dyer 1, Mrs. Arthur Bell 2, W. E. Dyer h.e.: short, A. E. Masters 1. Turnips. Swede: W. E. Dyer 1. Mangel wurzel, Yellow Globe: W. E, Dyer 1 and 2. Onions: Spanish straw, A. E. Masters 1 and 2. W. E. Dyer h.c. (2); Spanish brown. G. Shaw 1, Glive Matthews 2 and h.c. (2); large, W. 11. Evans 1, A. E. Masters 2; pickling. Clive Matthews 1 and 2, A. E. Masters h.c. Shallots: A. Wilde 1 and 2, A. E. Masters h.c. Onions, seed: W. E. Dyer 1. 2 and h.c. Beetroot: A. E. Masters 1. Melon: Pie. R. M. Masters 1; rock, A. E. Masters 1 and 2; water, A. E. Masters 1. Vegetable marrow: W. E. Dyer 1 and 2. A. Wilde h.c. Pumpkin: Largest, W. H. Evans 1, G. Shaw 2, J. T. B. Taafl'e h.c.; table. 151bs. and under, A. E. Masters 1 and 2, Syd, Puckey and W. E. Dyer h.c. Beans: French, A. E. Masters 1 and 2, Clive Matthews h.c.; runner, Mrs. A. G. Bell 1 and 2. Tomatoes: D. Archibald, jnr., 1. Sunflower: ,T. S. Ward 1. Maize: Green, W. E. Dyer 1 and 2 and h.c.: stalks with cobs, Mrs. Hooper 1. Kumaras: W. E. Dver 1 and 2, Alec Maria h.c. Apples, culinary: I-I. ,T. Switzer 1 and 2, K. Parker h.c. Peaches, canning: R. M. Masters 1 and 2. Figs: Mrs. R. A. Johnson 1. Passion fruit: Mrs. Rae 1, Mrs. E. W. Scott 2 and h.c. Collection potatoes: W. E. Dyer 1, Alec Maria 2. Collection vegetables: W. E. Dyer 1. Sports Events

Horse events. —Boy rider. 12 years and under: Doug Wilkinson 1. John Yates 2, Roger Masters h.c. Hack: Up to 11 stone, D. Jameson 1, C. Ludbrook 2, M. Panther h.c.: 13 stone. Trooper Clements 1, Lieutenant Nelson 2. Lieutenant Francis h.c.; 15 stone, CaDtain Stanton 1. A. Yarborough 2, R. D. Lupton h.c. Cob, heavyweight: Lieutenant McGuiness 1, W. Oliver 2, K. Lewis h.c. Mounted infantry horse: Lieutenant McGuiness 1, Lieutenant Francis 2, R. D. Lupton h.c. Lady’s hack (to be ridden by a lady): R. D. Lupton 1. D Jameson 2, M. Panther h.c. Walking horse: Sam Yates 1, Trooper Clements 2, A. W. Masters h.c. Maiden hunter: W. Oliver 1, D. Jameson 2, Ken Lewis h.c. Champion hack: Captain Stanton. Hunter, up to 12 stone: W. Oliver 1, Lieutenant Francis 2, Trooper Clements h.c. Heavy hunter, up to 15 stone: Lieutenant Francis and Trooper Clements equal 1. C. Wright 2. Hunting championship: Lieutenant Francis 1, A. Yarborough 2. W. Oliver 3. Bareback rider: C. Wright 1. W. Oliver 2. Stockmen's competition: I. Campbell 1, K.

Still Hold Great Appeal

The axemen’s events still hold great appeal. The 12-inch maiden chop was disappointing, only one of the two competitors being up to standard. The 14inch handicap chop, with five entries roused great interest and the chopping was fast. Indoor Exhibits This year the judging for indoor exhibits was done on Friday night ana the earlier opening of the display was welcomed by the visitors. An outstanding section was the fency needlework which had larger entries than usual and made up to some extent for the lack in others. Of special interest in the needlework was an exhibit of a baby’s shawl, hand-knitted from very fine wool spun by hand on two sticks. The sticks used and the wool spun was also on display. The completed sawl was the envy and admiration of all and reflected the greatest credit on the spinner and knitter. In spite of shortage of many materials, the cooping" section was fairly well represented, though entries for iced cakes were not forthcoming. The judges for this section were Mr and Mrs Louden.

Lewis 2. Pair of hunters: Lieutenant Francis and Trooper Clements 1, Ken Lewis and Clarence Wright 2. Mounted events.—Lloyd Lindsay competition: Avvanui "lome Guard, 34 points, 1! 1.M.R., 28 points, 2. Tent-pegging: No. 1 1.M.R., 60 points. 1; No. 2 1.M.R., 50

points, 2; Awanui Home Guard, 38 points, 3. Tug-of-war: Mounted, Awanui No. 2 team (West, Richter, Smith and Brott) 1; unmounted, Victoria Valley Home Guard, first and second pulls and final, 1. Wrestling, mounted: Awanui Home Guard (Perme, Richter, Smith and West) 1. Rescue: Corporal Ludbrook, 1.M.R.. 1; Trooper Clements, 1.M.R., 2. Bren gun mounting: No. 2 A.D.S. (A.C.2 Webster and A.C.2 Wehi). In action 8V 2 s. Very steady on firing point. Browning machine-gun demonstration: No. 3 team A.D.S. (Corporal Mills, Corporal Budd and A.C.2 Laslett). Into action 275, out of action 15s. Race, 9-12 years: Boys, J. Gibbons 1,

Isaac Thomas 2, E. Ridings 3; girls, Hoke 1, A. Goodhew 2, R. Maaka 3. Race, 12-16: Boys, Clive Wagner 1, E. Divich 2, O. Wright 3; girls, M. Kitchen 1. D. Subritzky 2, J. Murdock 3. Men’s 100yds. open championship: T. Bains 1, H. Jameson 2, R. Perry 3. 220yds. open championship: T. Bain's 1, R. Perry 2, H. Jameson 3.

Mesdames Morpeth and A. Wilkinson, judges of te preserves section, expressed disappointment at both the number and the standard as compared with previous years. The outstanding entry was the collection of bottled fruit shown by Mrs I. Stanton. The shortage of both sugar and fruit and the extra patriotic work undertaken by most women these days no doubt accounted for the lack of high class entries.

440yds. open championship: E. Thompson 1, R. Perry 2, T. Bains 3. 880vds. open championship: E. Thompson 1, H. Jameson 2, M. Hewetson 3. One mile open championship: E. Thompson 1, H. Jameson 2, M. Pivac 3.

Axemen’s competition.—l2-inch maiden: M. Whararoa 1, W. Franks 2. 14-inch handicap: Ted Smith (scr) 1, Ben Harrison (scr) 2. C. Wallace (55.) 3. WAV S.A. Raises £2OO

The judges for the needlework, Mesdames Carr and Langley, had a difficult task in many sections, where entries were large and the work very fine. Particularly noticeable was the display ct worked Duchess sets..

White cake, Mrs. H. Yates; coloured cake, Miss B. Houston, Mangonui; lamb, Mr. L. Thompson; pink baby set, Mrs.

Stewart Masters; white baby set. Mrs. M. Kovacich; cooked fowl and quarter oi mutton, Ted Divich; two cooked fowls, Mrs. B. Wright. The W.W.S.A. were responsible for all the novelty stalls, and the money raised,

Schoolwork Praised

The school section was very fine, equal to that of much larger shows, and the pudges, M. C. O’Donnel and M. Hewitson, were very pleased with the number and standard of the entries. They commented on the outstanding work sown in the science experiment section of the high school exhibit and considered the senior essays and map day very good. Writing in primers and lower standards was also specially mentioned, while the handwork was outstanding. Takahue was noticeable for special woodwork, but all entries in the andwork section were fine. It was an excellent display of work that showed careful training by the teachers and effort by the pupils of the seven schools concerned.

something in the vicinity of £2OO, will be devoted to reducing the deficit in the last year’s quota of the Mangonui County Patriotic Fund. The president of the W.W.S.A. (Mrs. Bird) thanks all those who donated gilts for sale or raffle, and to those who worked so hard to make the various stalls such a success. Home Industries Needlework section.—Tray cloth: Mrs. L. Atkins 1, Mrs. Rae 2, Miss K. Parker h.c. D’oyleys: Knitted, Mrs. N. A. Greenwood 1, Mrs. Knight 2, Mrs. J. W. Parker h.c.; knitted. Mrs. N. R. Greenwood 1, Mrs. Tom Ryan 2. Tea cosy: Mrs. Hilda Ramsay 1 and 2, Miss N. Quaife li e. Afternoon tea cloth: Crochet trimmed. Miss G. Bastard 1, Mrs. Knight 2, Mrs. Ben White h.c.; coloured, Mrs. A. Rae 1, Miss G. Bastard 2, Mrs. A. Rae h.c.; white. Mrs. H. Ramsay h.c.; any other variety, Mrs. F. Donaldson 1. Miss J. Hooper 2, Mrs. L. Atkin h.c. Waggon or shower cloth: Mrs. Hilda Ramsay 1. Miss Violet Pavlovich 2. Table centre: Coloured, Mrs. Hooper 1. Mrs. Rae 2. Miss G. Black h.c.; leather work. Mrs, Hilda Ramsay 1 and 2; natural linen, coloured working, Miss Zoe White 1 and 2, Miss Horseford h.c.; white, Mrs N. R. Greenwood 1. Crochet: Mrs. H. Kirtlan 1. Mrs. Knight 2. Duchess set: Coloured, Mrs. H. Ramsay 1 and 2. Mrs J. Panton h.c.; coloured working, Miss G. Bastard 1, Mrs. Ben White 2, Mrs. A. Rae h.c. Pillow shams, any variety: Mrs. J. Warner h.c. Afternoon tea serviettes: Miss Tullock 1, Mrs. A. Rae 2, Miss Tullock h.c. Luncheon set, coloured: Mrs. H. Kirtlan 1. Child’s embroidered pinafore: Mrs. A. Rae 2. Daintiest child’s frock, 1-3 years: Mrs. P, Wilkinson 1, Miss V. Panther 2 and h.c. Spray artificial flowers: Miss Pile 1. Lady’s embroidered apron: Miss T. A. White'l, Mrs. A. Rae 2 and h.c.; white, with coloured working. Mrs. A. Rae 1, Miss Mary Donaldson 2, Miss K. Parker h.c. Pair mocassin slippers: Mrs. H. Ramsay 1 and 2. Dressing table noveltv: Mrs. Hilda Ramsay 2. Bedroom noveltv; Miss I. Powell 2. Home-made soft toy: Mrs. H. Ramsay 1 and 2, Mrs. L. Gallagher h.c. One laundry bag: Mrs. A. Rae 1 and 2, Mrs. L. Atkin h.c. Hearth rug (wool): Mrs. J. Panton 1, Miss V. Panther 2. Miss J. Treacher h.c. Pulled wool rug: Mrs. A. Wiggins 1 and 2. Guest towel: Embroidered. Mrs. A. Rae 1, Mrs. F. Job 2. Miss K. Parker h.c : crochet edge, Mrs. H. Ramsay 1, Mrs. A. Rae 2, Miss K. Parker h.c. Ladv’s nightdress: Mrs. N. R. Greenwood 1. Afternoon tea cloth, Dalmatian ladies: Mrs. Ivan Vegar 1 and 2.

Mr E. A. Frost, who judged the vegetable section, considered that fot the season the display was fairly good, Entries were few, but the standard was high. Te collection of vegetables by W. E. Dyer was specially mentioned. Mr Frost advised competitors to take more care in preparing vegetables for showing. In some cases marks were lost because the vegetables were not clear.

The dahlia section, judged by Mr and Mrs Bloomfield, was small, but produced some very fine blooms. In the opinion of the judges the champion bloom was excellent and would have won a prize at any show. They were esurprised that, with the hot season being experienced, the exhibits were so fresh and free from scorch.

Satisfactory Results

The Fresbyterian ladies were responsible for the catering and had a very busy and profitable time. Their services were much appreciated by the crowd. All the Fun of the Fair was in the hands of the W.W.S.A. and they worked with a will and achieved grand results. Special mention must be made of one of our leading citizens who took over oAe sideshow and put on a nearly non-stop variety of cajolery for four hours. He iwas responsible for adding about £6O to the day’s takings. The estimated profit will be round about £2OO and this will be used to reduce last year’s deficit in the Mangonui County’s patriotic quota. The A. & P. Society plan to donate a percentage of the profits to the same fund, and the deficit should be considerably reduced by the day’s undertaking.