FRANKLIN A. AND P. SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13117, 5 March 1906, Page 7

FRANKLIN A. AND P. SHOW.

AX ALL-ROUND IMPROVEMENT. The annual show of th© Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral .Society was brought to a successful conclusion on Saturday. The weather was again idea!, and over 4000 people were present. The sum of £252 8s M was taken on Saturday, while £8 odd was taken on the first day. -This is a record for the show during its 21 years' existence. The society during the past, year has been strengthened by over 150 new members. It is the intention of the society as soon as funds permit to erect a grandstand, which will be a fine addition to the ground. Excursion trains were run from Auckland on Saturday morning, and afternoon, and were largely patronised, over 600 being booked for Pukokohe direct. THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. All the judging was concluded on Saturday morning. As already stated the blood stock was a very even lot, and the competition for the championships was keen. For the best entire the ribbon was awarded to Mr. S. Fullerton's St. I/ewis. He is a dark brown horse, with good points, and was bred by Mr. Fullerton. His sire was St. .Hippo, dam Metigong, grandsire Hippocampus, and grand-dam Elsa. Mr. S. Fullerton also secured the prize for champion mare, with the filly Lady Ellen. She is a good stamp of animal, and was foaled on December 23, 1904. With the. exception that her sire was Musketry, the breeding is the same as St. ■ Lewis. She was also bred by. Mr. Fulterton. In the draught stock the champion prize was awarded to Mr. John Sutcliffo's entire Pride of Ciietnol, and Mr. C. Notts' unnamed bay filly was considered the best in the mare class. Pride of Clietnol is a dark bay. five years of age. his sire, Lord Ranfurly, out of Maid of Arraii, and his grandsire is Lord Salisbury. In the opinion of the judge Pride of Ohetnol is a very useful horse. Mr. Notts' filly was out of Nellie and sired by Salisbury Yet. She was bred by the exhibitor. She was" a "little on the" light side, but the heavier mares were beaten by her, owing to being flemished a little. Among the winning entrants was a bay fillv owned by Mr. W. F. Massoy, M.H.K. She is three years old, and a recent importation to the district, from Hawke's Bay, where she was bred by Mr. R. D. McLean. She is descended from imported stock from Scotland. The competition in the cattle classes was keener than formerly. Messrs. Willis Bros.' three-year-old Fitzwilliam, was awarded the championship in the Alderney or Jersey bull class. He is out of Gossip 11., by Sweet William, his grandsire is Waikato Fancy, and his grand-dam Grazette. Mr. A. Kidd, M.H.E., was the breeder. Willi; Bros, also secured the champion prize for the cow with Harvest. She is by St. Jeune out. of Lady Hope. Her grandsire is Baron of St. John, and grand-dam Rosy HI. She was bred by Mr. F. A. White. Messrs. Makgill and Middleton's Earl of Tyrone was allotted the champion prize for Ayrshire bulls. He is a very serviceable beast. He was calved on October 19, 1902, and is out of Beauty by Marquis, by Waterford. . The grandsire is Marquis of Ailsa, grand-dam Queen of West IT. She was bred by the exhibitors. The champion cow was Lily 11., and was bred by Mr. W. T. Pellom. She is a magnificent animal. She is by Lord of the Manor out of Lily 1., while the grandsire is King of the Isles, and grand-dam Mamie. • The sheep were displayed on the recentlypurchased ground. In the Lincolns Mr. C. T. Barriball was awarded the championships in the ram and ewe classes. The sheep were of excellent quality, the woo! dense and strong, and in the opinion of the judge compare favourably with those shown at th© last Auckland show. Mr. K._ Barriball'? exhibit, of ten ewes was awarded a special merit prize. Mr. G. Ballard's Whiston Hero, was awarded the green ribbon for the best ram in the Shropshire Downs class, and Mr. E. Barriball the champion prize for the p-cn of three ewes in the same class. These sheep are fit to show in any prize ring, and are all prize winners in Auckland. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. An unusually large display of industrial exhibits was made this year, two sides of the ground being occupied. . These comprised a large variety .of farming implements, farm manures, tents, vehicles of all descriptions, windmills, and pumps, and all dairying utensils. An exhibit that attracted much attention was the latest milking machine. '':"■,. v ":'.' SOME SPEECHES. '.' ~.'..

During the luncheon on Saturday the president of the. society (Mr. J. R/Julston, jun.), proposed the toast of the judges. He extended a welcome to all visitors, and thanked the judges for the good work 1 they had done. Mr. McMurdo said he was agreeably surprised at the number of exhibits, which were beyond his anticipations. He mentioned that in some classes of tile blood horses there were six with very little difference between them. Mr. Grant said the aged stallions were a, splendid lot of animals. The other classes wore of fair allround excellence. Mr. Reynolds strongly urged that the Franklin and "Waikato Central Agricultural Association should reciprocate with each other in encouraging exhibitors to enter at both shows. This would improve each show, and produce healthy rivalry. Mr. Hawkins, who had not been at the show for a number of years, was agreeably surprised at the improvements that had taken place. Mr. Bennett congratulated the exhibitors in the farm end garden produce, and fruit, and flowers at the improvement. The success of the show was largely due to the energy shown by the officials of the society, who" have been well supported by the residents of the district. A General, and District Committee of 50 members did a largo amount of work, but much of the labour fell on the secretary (Mr. J. Patterson), to whom, and the stewards, is mainly due the smooth working of the show on the two days. The judges were: Blood stock, and roadsters, Mr. McMurdo; riding and driving. Mr. W. McLaughlin; draught stock, Mr. J. Grant; shorthorn and dairy cattle, Mr. Hawkins; Jersey, Holstein, and Ayrshire cattle. Mr. R. Reynolds; Liucoin and Leicester sheep, Mr. A. McNicoll: Shropshire, Hampshire, and Eomney Marsh, Mr. J. Anderson; pigs, Mr. Clow; fat stock. Mr. R. Graham; poultry, clogs, and pigeons, Mr. G. Hutchinson ; dairy produce, Mr. Thornton; farm and garden produce, and fruit and flowers, Mr. Bennett; bread, preserves, etc., Miss Todd, instructress at the Auckland Technical College. Mr. J. Ballard was a courteous press steward.

: THE SPORTS. A sports programme was carried out on Saturday, with the following results: —

Leaping match, for amateurs (for horse and rider who have never won a Hist prize): F. Orr, 1; J. Shaw, 2. Leaping match for all comers: C. Crowther, 1; G. Oniric and 1.. Taylor, dead heat, 2. Riding competition, for ladies who have not previously won a prize: Miss Rtmibal, 1; Miss Baylov, 2: Miss Dromgool, 3. , Ladies' riding competition, open to nil: .Miss Abbott, 1; Miss Bayley, 2; Miss Dromgool, 3. . Ladies - riding competition, over hunting fences: Miss Abbott, 1; Mian Gray, 2; Miss Stubbing, 3. Lady rider, on hackney saddle. riding and most appropriate costume to lie considered: Miss Bur. roll. 1; Miss Halt, 2. Only the two competed. Girl rider, under lSyrs: Miss Henry, 1; Miss Porter, 2. Only the two competed. • Gentleman rider, who has not previously won a prize, over hurdles: L. M. Barriball, 1; 11. Dell, 2; E. Adams, 3. Gentleman rider, open to all, over hunting fences : C. Crowther. 1; W. Shaw, 2: L. Taylor, 3. ■ Amateur boy rider, under 15yrs, to ride a pony not exceeding 14 hands, over hurdles: S. Jones and L. Watson, dead heat. Bareback rider, to ride over hunting fences: Miss Abbott, 1; C. Crowther, 2; L. Taylor, 3. Maori rider, to ride over fences: W. Shaw, 1 ; "Whisky," 2; Witt Clark, 3. Stockmen's competition : J. Evans, 1; .1. Madill. ?. Tug-of-war: Three teams competed. PukeItohe and Onewhero pulled first. The trams battled for 4tn. 225. before Pukekolie pulled Onewhero over the line. In the final against Watukil. Pukekolie was defeated. Wood-chopping competition, handicap: W. Gaston, of Ohura, with 15s. start, won in 2m. 7s. ; C. Johnston, Pukekohe, scratch, being second, in 2m. 315.; and W. Johnston, rukekohe. 7s. start, third, in 2m. 335. The log was about 154 in in diameter. MILITARY EVENTS. Leading race for mounted rifles: Private lloskin, 1; Private A. McKee, 2; Sergeant K. Haniball, 3. Eight competed. A good contest, the first and second competing three times for first place. Section of four mounted riflemen, to stand to their horses, mount by word of command, ride. over a course, dismount, and fire three volleys, and mount and form tin for inspection: Sergeant E. Barriball's team, 1; Sergeant-Major Shaw's team, 2; Sergeant-Major Hull's team, 3. Only the three teams competed. A close contest. Victoria Cross competition: Private Hoskin, 1; Private L. Barriball, 2; Private. A. McKee, 3. Three competed. A good competition. Major Wynyard and Captain Martin judged the military events. CONCLUSION OF PRIZE LISTThe following; is the conclusion of the prize list, which was judged on Saturday: — HORSES. Special Classes.—Horse, mare or gelding, suitable for coaching purposes: T. Pollock's Lucy, sire Prince of Wales, 1; Wilfred Johnstone's Nghaio, 2; E. Adams' Dolly Gray, highly commended; Greenmount Estate's Bondage, commended. Horse, mare or gelding, suitable for cavalry remount: T. Flavell's Laddie, 1; Fred. Waller's Cragsman, 2; Wilfred Johnstone's

Ngbaio, highly commended; Claud Motion - Durkic, commended. Horse, mare or geldingsuitable ■ for mounted rifles, the property or » volunteer, lobe ridden, by a trooper in uniform over Jumps provided by the steward*: Alex. v. Bell's Gingei', sire Comet, 1; A. M. Bamball » Torn Bums, 2;. 11. W. .Tolirtu' Mavis, highly commended ; E. T. Bent's Jimmey, commended. Mare, suitable for breeding cavalry remciunia: Willi Johnstone's Nghaio. 1; William Dunn Brown Alice, 2; Roulston Brothers' Beauty, highly commended ; E. Adams' Dolly Gray, commended. Horse, mare or gelding, suitable for a hunter, tried over hunting fences: T. .''. Scbnackenberg « Dandv Dick, sire Ingomar, dan* Beckleas, 1, AW. Barriball's Tom Burnt, 2: T. Flavell« Laddie. highly commended. Walking horse, mare oi gelding, up to Hat; pace, style, and action to be considered: Ivan Motion, 1: W. Dunn's Brown Alice, 2; W. Reynolds. 3. Cob, mare or geirimg. 14.2 or under, not less than 3yr?: W. Reynolds Ben 1; B. Lowe's Mona, 2: Ivan Motions Star. 5- V. Paoesch'a bay, commended. Polo pony: J.'.T. Madilt'a Kitten, 1; E. B. W. Cole's Pussy, 2- -Mrs. O'Rorke's Cinder, 3. Foal sired ny Dayntree: A. Wyllie, 1; C. E. Walters, 2. CATTLE. Auv Breed.—Dairv cow, any aire, milking or forward in calf: William J. Steen's Rosebud, 1; R. Bilk»v's Dorcas, 2; William Dunn• Spotty, commended. Dairy cow, under 4yr», milking or forward in calf: A. E. Wilkinsons Daisy, 1: K. F. Wilkinson's 'i'inv, 2. Pen of three heifers, suitable for dairy purposes, 2yrs old or under on July 1, 1906: Roulston Brothers, 1; Makgill and Middleton, 2. Pen of three heifers, 3yra old or under on July 1, 1906: Henry Routly. 1; U. F. Willis, 2 Pen of three belters. 2yrs or under on July 1, 1906: Henry Routiy, 1; W. J. Walters, 2. Fch of three heifer calves, lyr or under on .Inly 1. 1906: J. O'Connor, 1; C. J. Hosking, 2. Pen of three, steel's, 3vrs or under on July 1, 1906, suitable for grazier: W. J. Wallers, 1; D. R. Hamilton. 2: Fat ox (not a previous prizewinner): U. E. Morley, 1 and 2. Fat cow or heifcr (not a previous prize-winner): vi. J. Walters. 1, PIGS. Berkshire Breed—Boar, over 12 months: W. Howard's Gipsv King, sir" Young Englishman, darn Pride of the Valley, 1 and champion; James Kennellv's Comet. 2. " Boar, under 12 months: W. Howard's Young Ellesniere, sire Lord Ellesmere. dam College Girl. 1. Sow, over 12 months : W. Howard's Gipsy Queen, sire Gipsy King, dam Old Topsv. 1 and champion. Sow, tinder 12 months: W. Howard's Dolly Gray, sire Gipsy King, dam Young Topsy, 1 and champion: V. Howard's Princess Alice. 2. Sow, with litter: W. Howard's Young Topsy,, re Sultan, dam Lincoln Lass, 1 and special merit; W. Howards bade Windsor, 2. ... . Special Class.— and three sows: W. Howard's Gipsy King, Gipsy Queen, Dolly Gray, Princess Alice, 1. .....,; • , . Any Breed Porker, not exceeding 1201b dead weight W. Howard, 1 and 2. HAMS, BACON", ETC. One dozen brown Jjen eggs: A. Blnck, 1: Mrs. Allan. 2. One doisen white lien eggs: John BllKey, 1- Miss I. M. Bayly. 2 and highly commended: Mrs. Allen, commended. One dozen duck eggs: A. Black, 1; John Bilkey, 2. One pair ..dressed poultry: W. Meatyard, 1. Combed honey, in lib sections. 12 sections: R. Baguley, 1. Extracted honey, 71b: R. Baguley, 1; A. Bluck, 2. FLOWERS. Dinner (able decoration, occupy space 4ft by 3ft: Mrs. R. R. Martin, 1; Mrs. J. Wylic, 2; Mrs. Williams, 3. Bouquet, bridal, shower: 11. W. Bilkev, 1. Bouquet, band: Mrs. Lapwood. 1; H. VV. Bilkey, 2. Bouquet, table: Mrs. Lapwood. 1 and special. Hand basket, for effect: Mrs. R. R. Martin, 1; Mrs. J. Wylie, 2. Lady s spray, one : Mrs. J. Hillman, 1; Mrs. R. R. Martin, 2.. Gent's buttonhole, one: Mrs. J. Hillman, 1; Miss A. Usher, 2. Collection sweet peas, not less than six varieties: Miss V, R. Bayly, 1; ,T. Collins. 2. Six carnations: Miss H. Bent, 1. Asters, six blooms: .1. Collins. 1 and special. Verbenas, three trusses: .1. Collins, 1. Cut flowers, collection 12 varieties, all grown in open: .1. Collins, 1; J. HiJlman, 2. Cut flowers, collection six varieties, nil grown in open: J. Collins, 1; J. Hillman, 2. Phlox Drummondi, six trusses : J. Collins, 1. Dahlias, cactus, double, 12: J. Hillman. 1. Dahlias, cactus, double, six: J. Collins, 1; Mrs. J. Roulston, jun., 2. Dahlias, double, 12 (other than cactus): J. Collins, 1: J. Hillman, 2. Zinnias, double, six blooms :J. Collins, 1. Flowering plants, three, in pots: J. Hillman. 1: H. W. Bilkev, 2. Foliage plants, three, in pots": J. Hillman, 1; Mrs. G. Blake, senior, 2. SCHOOL CHILDREN'. UNDER 14 YEARS. «ovs. Collection of grasses, dried and named: J. W. Robinson, 1; Reginald Hartland, '2. GIRLS. . Hand bouquet, for girls under 16 years, to be made up under supervision in the ball: Gladys Martin, 1; Lucy Allen, 2. Basket of wild flowers: Iris Wily, 1; Nellie Robinson, 2. Plant in pot, flower: Kathleen Wilson, 1. Plant in pot, foliage: Kathleen Wilson, 1; L. W. Bilkey, 2. Fern, in pot: L. W. Bilkey, 1; Kathleen Wilson, 2.