FANCIERS’ SHOW

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 19 July 1924, Page 4

FANCIERS’ SHOW

LARGE ATTENDANCE AT DRILL

HALL Tho Fanciers’ Show was continued at the Drill Hall yesterday. There was a large attendance in the evening, when the cats proved a great attraction. The lighting of the show is excellent, and lias been very favouralily commented on. The show will close this evening. ANNUAL SUPPER Tho annual show supper was held at the Haeremai Rooms last evening, when there was an attendance of about 60 members and visiting exhibitors. Mr Alf. Robinson presided. Apologies were received from the Mayor (Mr \V. Lock), Mr 11. Atmore, M.P., and Jlr AY. B. McKenzie, the pigeon judge, who had to return to Wellington sooner than expected. Various toasts were proposed and honoured, commencing with ‘‘The King.’ ’

“The Visitors” was proposed by Mr L. M. Estcourt, and responded to by Messrs AV. A. Sownian (Blenheim) and Lowe (Wellington). “Old Fanciers,” proposed by the President and replied to by -Messrs A. G. Bet-t-s, E. B. Martin, and J. Hockey. “The Judges,” proposed by Mr F. AV. Fairey and responded to by Messrs F. Plum and J. O’Connor. “The Nelson Poultry Assocoation,” proposed by Mr AV. J. Moffatt and responded to by the President and Mr L. M. Estcourt, who replied on behalf of the secretary (Mr E. D. Barry), who, through a bereavement, was not able to he present. “The Ladies” proposed by Mr AV. Liddlc and responded to by Mr N. Hale. The singing of the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable function to a close.

During the evening Messrs ATletta Bros, delighted those present with sevelal selections, whilst the songs contributed by Messrs A”. Treacher and A. G. Betts were much enjoyed. Mr Kearsley was a most efficient accompanist.

TOY DOGS (Judge: Air A. G. Betts.) The prize list was as follows: Pomeranian. Dog, adult: Airs F. J. Lock 1 and special. Pekingese.

Dog, puppy: Airs F. jarrett (Peki) 1 and special • Mrs E. Mason 2. Dog, adult: Mrs F. Jarrett (Peki) 1, Airs F. Jarrett (Cliu-ty of Remuera) 2, Miss R. Lilev (Chang Wall) 3. Bitch, puppy: Airs Alason 1. Bitch, adult: Aliss AT. A. Freeman 1, ATrs Colville 2. Any Other Variety. Dog, adult : Aliss Leaver 1. Bitch, adult: Mrs Blank 1. SPECIALS

Best. Pomeranian (trophy): Mrs F. J Lock.

Best Pekingese (trophy): Airs F. Jar rett (Peki).

The judge commented on the strength of the- Pekinese class. The winners were in good nick, but one or two of the others had been washed too recently, and as a result their coats were not seen at their best. The whining Pomeranian was a fine specimen of tho breed. Much interest was taken in the toydog section by- visitors to the show to-day, and the time appears to have arivre for fanciers to consider the question of reviving the dog shows, which wore so popular till the war period caused their cessation. A start could he made by holding a. dog parade in the early spring.