HELENSVILLE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11870, 23 January 1902, Page 3

HELENSVILLE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

The third annual vow, hold yesterday under the auspices of the Helensvilio Agricultural Association, in Stewart's paddock, Helensville, was a greater success than the association's previous shows. There was a largo gathering of settlers from the surrounding parts of the district, and many visitors journeyed from town by rail. The number of entries doubled those _ of last year, totalling 360,. thus demonstrating that interest in show matters in the district is on the increase. In all classes wore exhibits more largely represented, with the exception of horses of a lighter stamp, the number sold from, the district for contingent purposes no doubt accounting for their absence, but more draught stock" were brought forward. In miscellaneous classes, dairy produce and preserves, the farmers' wives were well represented, and competition was keen, while splendid samples of what can be grown ill the district were shown in the fruit and field and garden classes. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, had an exhibit of agricultural implements on tho ground. The judging of horses claimed the most attention during the day, and this was most satisfactorily carried out by Mr. John 11. Martin, of Mount Albert. The class of animal brought forward was of good stamp, taken all round, more - especially in springcart horses. Draught horses were numerous, and for entires Mr. R. Farrell secured first and second. Some nice hacks were shown, and later in the day they attracted special interest during the jumping tests. The cattle penned were not up to expectation's, and mostly lacked condition, but some nice hulls were exhibited. Messrs. Ambury, English, and Co. secured two firsts with their shorthorn bull British King, and also secured a first with a nice Alderney bull. A few good milking cows were penned, and Mr. McAdam. took first prize for the' best dairy cow, to be judged by milk test, the cow/giving a percentage of 4.3 of butter-fat. This fact speaks much in favour of the district for dairy purposes. Some fine pigs were penned, though the entries were not large. Mr. C. H. Spin ley again took first .prize, for sows under six months with a nice Berkshire, and Messrs. Hand and Farrell carried off the honours in tho boar classes. - It is to be hoped that the management will prior to their next show, have the pens more conveniently placed for the convenience of. spectators, as at the present they are too far from the actual showground. The judges were as follows: —Horses, Sir. J R. Martin; cattle, sheep, and pigs, Mr. T. Woodward; dairy produce, Mr. A. Tyre; fruit and vegetables, Mr. A. Sharp; bread, preserves, fancy work, Mesdames Foster and F. Woodward; wine and eidor, Mr. J. Meabry. The secretarial duties were ably fulfilled by Mr. C. H. .Spinley. Appended is the prize list: — HORSES. Draught.— any age : R. Farrell, 1 and"' 2; Brood mare, any age; J. Archibald, 1; ; Kins Ruaraugi, 2. Filly or gelding, 3yrs old:' R. Sinclair, 1; A. Bradley, 2. Oolt or. filly, 2yrs: H. Taiarua, 1; R. J. Vercoe, 2. ' Colt or filly, lyr: J. Williams, 1; R. Farrell, 2.1 Foal: R. Farrell, 1; King Ruarangi, 2. Pair i of farm horses, mares or geldings: W. Lee, ; 1; R. Farrell, 2.. Farm mare or gelding: W. Lee, 1; W. Downer, 2.; Spring cart horse, I mare or gelding, up to 20cwt, to he shown and driven in harness: J. Morrison, 1; Foal, by Tamaki: J. Archibald, 1. Blood Stock.— any age: T. Norton, 1; Brood mare, any age: Jas. McLeod, 1 and 2. Colt or filly, 3yrs old: ,J. Stewart, 1; F. Dye, 2.. Colt or filly, 2yrs: Jas. McLeod, 1. Colt or filly, lyr: Jas. McLeod, 1; John Ambury, 2. Foal: Jas. McLeod, 1 and 2. Saddle Horses and Roadsters.—Colt or Filly, 3yrs old: John Stewart, 1; J. Vercoe, 2. Colt or filly, lyr: John Hand, 1; R. Downer, 2. Pony, not exceeding 14 i hands: R. Farrell, 1; R. J. Carbine, 2. Gentleman's hack, mare or gelding, to carry 13st: F. Dye, 1; D. Donovan, 2. Gentleman's hack, ma.re or gelding, to carry list: J. Stewart, 1; C. Newman, 2. Lady's hack, mare or gelding, to be ridden by,a lady: J. Vercoe, 1; C. Newman, 2. Harness 'Horses.—Spring cart horse, mare or gelding, up to lOcwt, to be shown and driven in harness: R. J. Vercoe, 1; J. Mclntyre, 2; J. 'Ambury, highly commended!. Colt er filly, 2yrs: P. Monk, 1; A. Frost, 2. Colt or filly, lyr: R. Farrell, 1. Light harness horse, mare or gelding, to he shewn, and driven in harness: W. Jovritt, 1; J. Newman, 2. Riding and Driving l Competition: Lady rider, to ride over 3ft 6in brash hurdles: Mrs. W. Shorteliffe, 1. Gentleman rider (who has not ridden in an advertised race), to ride over 3ft 6in hurdles): H. Bradley, 1; J. Rawson, 2; F. Dye, highly commended. Gentleman rider, to ride over 3ft 6in hurdles (open to all): J. Newman, 1; R. Downer, 2. High jumping competition: R. Downer and J. Newman tied for first honours. . CATTLE. ' Shorthorn hull, any age: Ambury, English, and Co.'s British King, 1; C. S. Spinley's Lo.ixl Roberts, 2. Ayrshire bull, any age: T. Riinmer's Horatio, 1; E. cell's Sir Hector, 2. Channel Island bull, any age: Ambury, English, and Co.'s, 1; R. Farrell's Te Papa, 2. Bull of any other breed: Ambury, English, and Co.'s British King, 1; D. Donovan's Maretai, 2. Yearling ball, any breed: R. J. Vercoe's Robie Adair,- 1; T. Rimmer'3, 2. Dairy heifer. 3yra: J. Brown, 1; R. Farrell, 2. Heifer, 2yrs: J. Wilson, 1; John Hand, 2. Heifer, lyr: J. Simcock, 1; J. Webster, 2. Fat bullock, *pf the most money value: C. Newman, 1. Cow, for dairy purposes: A. Bradley, 1 and 2. Dairy cow, to be judged by milk test: McAdam. * (271b milk tested, butter fat percentage, 4.3; result, lib 2.570z butter); T. I'rendergast, 2 (281b milk tested; butter fat, 3.8; result, lib 1.020z butter). SHEEP. • Longwools.—Ram. any age: T. Norton, 1; John Hand. 2. Two-tooth Ram: J. Archibald, 1. Ram lamb: J. Archibald, 1. Three ewes, which have reared their lambs this season: G. Murray, 1. Three ewe hoggets, two-tooth: G. Murray, 1. Crossbreds. —Three two-tooth ewe. hoggets: R. Farrell, 1; G. Murray, 2. Three fat lambs, fit for export: T. Naughton, 1; R. Downer, 2. Five fat wethers, for freezing purposes: T. Naughton, 1; R. Farrell, 2. Five twotooth store wethers: R. Downer, 1; R. Farrell, 2. . - PIGS. - , Boar, oyer six months: Jas. Hand, 1. Boar,, under six months: R. Farrell, 1 and 2. Sow, under six months: C. H. Spinley, 1; A. Bradley, 2. ' DAIRY PRODUCE. Butter, open to all makers, not less than 21b: J. Mclntyre, 1; J. Webster, 2. _ 21b of butter, with salt, in lib plain rolls (not separator): Mrs. McLean, 1; J. Webster, 2. FIELD AND GARDEN PRODUCE. Kidney potatoes, not less than 141-b: L. MoLean, 1; J. Webster, 2. Potatoes, any other kind, not less than 141b: J. S. Mac Donald, 1; L. McLean, 2. Collection of vegetables: J. S. Mac Donald. 1; R. J. Vercoe, 2. Two cabbages: Mrs. McAdam, 1; J. Constable, 2 Two marrows: J. S. itacDona-ld, 1: Miss E. Evans, 2 Twelve onions J. S. Mac-Donald, 1; J. Ambury, 2. Six carrots: J. Mclntyre, 1; J. ' Ambury. 2. - Twenty-four pods French beans : W. Dawson, 1; K. J. Vercoe, 5. Tvc r t.'-four pods green peas: L. McLean, 1; R. J. Vercoe, 2. Six stalks of rhubarb: G. Murray, 1: J. [ Morrison, 2. Two cucumbers: J. S. Mac- ! Donald, 1; G. Murray, 2. ! - , FRUIT. I Six dessert apples: J. Webster, 1; Captain ' Dawson, 2. Six culinary apples: Captain i Dawson, 1; •J. Mclntyre, 2. Four varieties dessert apples: J. Webster. 1; Captain Daw- ; son, 2. Four varieties culinary apples: Captain Dawson, 1; J. Morrison, 2. Five dessert peaches: Miss L. Stewart, 1; Captain Dawson, 2. Five culinary peaches: Mrs. Walsh, 1; Miss L. Stewart, 2. Twelve dessert plums: ,D. Stewart,. 1; Miss L. Stewart, 2. Twelve ! culinary plums: Captain Dawson, 1. Twelve Japanese dessert plums: R. Monk, 1; J. MciHtvre, 2. Twelve Japanese culinary plums: J. Webster, 1; J. Mclntyre, 2. Two bunches black grapes: R. Monk, 1. Dish of strawberries: J. S. Young, 1 and 2. Collection of fruit: J. Webster, 1; J. Morrison, 2. PRESERVES. „ , , Six varieties bottled fruit: Mrs. McAdam, i 1; Mrs. Newman, 2. Apple jelly: Mrs. McAdam, l: Quince jelly: Miss Newman, 1. Plum jam: Miss. Archibald, 1; Mrs. McAaam, |2. 21b dried apples: Miss Archibald, 1. I MISCELLANEOUS. - 21b of honey: . Miss Archibald, 1; J. Amburr, '2. 2lb honey, in comb: C. ISewmari, 1. Home-made bread, not less than 41b, made by settler's wife or daughter: Miss V. SimI cock, 1: Mrs. Dawson; ;1. Six homo-made ! scones: Miss Hook, 1; Miss L. Simcook 2. Sponge cake: Miss Archibald, 1; Mrs. McAdam, 2. -■ Plum cake: Miss Archibald. 1; Mrs. McAdam, 2. Thrje bottles of cider: Captain MacMahon. 1. Three bottles of ' grape wine: J. Adams, 1; Pen ton Bros., 2. Three bottles of pickles:: Mrs. J. L. Stewart, 1- Miss L. Stewart, 2. Bottle tomato sauce: Miss L. Stewart, ,1; ■ Miss > Hook, 2. Pair of hand-knitted socks: Mrs. 0. 1 Simcock, ;1. Hemstitch: Miss Evans, 1; Miss Stewart, 2. Patchwork, for girls under 16 years of age: Miss Rout, 1. Collection of fancy work: 'Miss Stewart, 1; Miss Bradley, 2. Ironed white shirt: Mr2, White, 1; Mists Bradley, 2.