ANNUAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15551, 7 March 1914, Page 4

ANNUAL SHOWS.

DISPLAY AT TAKAPUNA.

HIGH QUALITY EXHIBITS.

SUCCESSFUL COMPETITORS

The Northern Suburban Agricultural and Horticultural Association's annual ehow was opened at Takapuna yesterday under perfect weather conditions, and was attended by a satisfactory number of visitors, many of whom journeyed from the city. This year the event, commonly known as the "Great Waitemata Show." is being held in Shea's paddock, which is situated on the western shores of Lake Takapuna.

Although this is only the third show held under the auspices of the association, similar fixtures have been held annually at Takapuna for more than 25 years past. Despite the fact that the lateness of the season has appreciably affected the fruit and horticultural sections, the old farmers of the district consider that, in the number and quality of the exhibits, this year's event eclipses all previous shows. That the cultivation of fruit in the Takapuna, Birkenhead and Northcote districts is one of the most important considerations of the present-day settlers, is mad.} apparent by the exceedingly large number of entries in this section, The exhibits of apples and peaches, as being ..ie most extensively exported or locally canned fruits. were particularly numerous and ♦ v.? .S' 1 standard. The array of vegetables in the large marquee erected on the ground, /rivals the fruit in poir.t of quantity, and in quality is equal to any ever grown m this district. Some fine samples of dairy produce, such as butter, honey, eggs and poultry, were also on exhibition. ihe horse events are all well represented, and such riding competitions as were decided yesterday provided much interest. The cattle classes will be judged to-day, and there are 42 entries. *u A feature of to-day's proceedings will be the chopping events, over 40 choppers having signified their intention of competing, including W. Peck (world's champThi* rr, t Dav ® u Pretty (ex-champion). The majority of the riding and jumping competitions will also be decided.

THE PRIZE LIST.

horses. sknd'i t T l i." r.? draoeht horse: land 1; FendaU Charlie, ,2. Brood mare : Lrii Vi nd * U ft n 3 Co -' 8 Lioness, 2; G. nd H. .Gibson s Bell, 3. Buggy horse (in wo l <£, °« wheeler): R. Shepherd's Mollie, Bell 1 draught horse: G. and H. Gibson's 5 ' V "V; Llß .^ B Barney, 2; Devonport Borough Councils Skipper, 3. Pair of ai'n^Kei? 10 ! ?' i? n< D Gibson's Nugget and Bell, 1; J. Lisk s Barney and Laddie, 2. Light eprmg-cart horse (up to X3cwt): lJevonport Borough Council's Skipper. 1; T. Church, 2. Cob (not exceeding 14.2 hands): C. Glasgow's Jock, 1; W. H. Martin's Twilight, 2; Katherine McCormick's Peg, 3. Polo pony: W. H. Martin's Twilight, 1; A. Hunter's Clematis, 2; Wenzl * Scholium's Tommy, 3. Beat dray team: Birkenhead Borough Council, 1; J. Lisk, 2. Pony (13 hands or under): Miss A. Green's Mollie, 1; Master C. Taylor, 2. Best-mannered horse: Miss E. Hankin's Roddy, 1; Smale Bras., 2. Hack (14st): Smale Bros., 1; Ben Myers's Hockey, 2; A. E. Hodgson, 3. Hack (list): W. H. Martin's Yankee, 1; Anderson Bros.' Dash, 2; Wenzl Scholium's Tommy, 3. Lady's hack (ridden b;r lady): Ben Myers's Hockey, 1; W. H. Martin's Yankee, 2; W. Racisbottam's Ben, 3.

COMPETITIONS. Lady driver: Miss Hill, 1; Miss H. M. Hooton, 2; Mrs. Carlyon, 3. Gentleman driver: R. Shepherd, 1; A. Furness, 2. Maiden standing chop, 12in : J. Croft (£3), 1; A. Laughton (£1), 2. Local handicap chop, standing, 12in: B. Jones (£1 and medal), 1; W. Foley (£1), 2; L. Foley, 3. FRUIT. Two bunches of grapes, distinct varieties, grown under glass: A. M. Wilson, 1; C. J. James,-" 2. Bunch of white grapes, grown under glass: C. J. James, 1. Bunch of black grapes, grown, under glass: C. J. James, 1; A. M. Wilson, 2. Two bunches of black grapes, grown out of doors: J. A. Runcieman, 2. Two ' bunches of white grapes, grown out of doors: J. A. Runcieman, 2. Six figs: J. A. Runcieman, L' Five dessert peaches, one variety: N. Sheppard, 1; A. M. Wilson, 2. Five peaches, one 1 variety, suitable for canning: J. Broad, 1; W. Hooton, 2. Five peaches, Pruetaker or Paragon: E. Edmonds, 1; A. M. Wilson, 2. Five peaches, Sea Eagle or Golden Eagle: W. Hootou, 1. Collection of dessert peaches: J! G. Kay, 1; A. M. Wilson, 2. Collection jot peaches, suitable for canning: J. G. Kay. 1. Five nectarines: A. M. Wilson, 1. Collection of plums (European): J. G. Kay, 1. Two varieties of European plume: J. G. Kay, 1. Collection of plums, suitable for canning: J. G. Kay, 1. Collection of plums, six varieties: J. G. Kay, 1. Six Japanese plums (Satsuma): N. Sheppard. Six Japanese plums, any variety: jN. Sheppard, X. Heaviest apple: J. S. Xievesque, 1. Collection of apples: E. C. Walton, 1; F. Baechmann, 2. Best collection of apples, suitable for export: J. G. Kay, 1. Six varieties late keeping apples: J. S. Levesque, X J. G. Kay, ■ 2. Five dessert apples: J. G. Kay, 1 and 2. Five culinary apples,' one variety F. Baechmann, 1: J. S. Levesque, 2. Five Gravensteins: J. G. Kay, X; B. C. Walton, 2. Six varieties dessert apples: J. G. Kay, 1; J. S. Levesque, 2. _ Six varieties culinary apples: D. S wind ail, 1. Collection of pears, four varieties: J. G. Kay, 1. Five dessert pears, one variety: J. G. Kay, 1. Five cooking pears: W. Hooton, X; A. Clark, 2. Heaviest pear : J. G. Kay, 1. Five quinces: F. Baechmann, 1; W. Tonar, 2. Six lemons, uncured, ripe: J. G. Kay, 1; F. Baechmann, 2. Six persimmons: J. G. Kay, 1. Six passion fruit: N. Sheppard, X: S. Tonar, 2. Twelve walnuts: J. Collins, X; Collection of fruit tor dinner table decoration, Miss V. Palmer, 1. Best-decorated table (fruit and flowers): Miss V. Palmer. Best case of peaches, packed as for export: W. Hooton, 1; M. Phillipps, 2. Best case of apples, packed as for export: E. Edmonds, X: E. C. Walton, 2. Green-fleshrook melon: W. Duncan, X. Watermelon: J. i ColSns, 1 ; W. Colf[an, 2. Citron melon: (W. Colgan, 1. Red wine: Miss A. Adams. POT PLANTS. Six cot plants: J. A. Runcieman, 1. Three pot plants: J. A. Runcieman, 1; J. Collins. 2. One pot plant: J. A. Runcieman, 1. Fine foliage plant: J. A. Runcieman, 1. Ferns, six varieties: J. A. Runcieman, 1. Begonias, tuberous, six varieties: J. A. Runcieman, 1; J. Collins, 2. Gloxinia, three varieties: J. Collins, 1; J. A. Runcieman, 2. CUT FLOWERS. Six zinnias, distinct varieties: J. Cpllins, X; J. A. Runcieman, 2. Twelve cactus dahlias, distinct varieties: W. MoFetridge, 1. Six cactus dahlias: W. McFetridge, 1. Six show dahlias: W. McFetridge, 1. Three snow dahlias: Wife McFetridge, 1. Six pompoms: W. MoFStridge, 1. Three sunflowers: W. Hootofc, 1 X.. One sunflower seed: W. Hooton, 1; A.-F. Brown, 2. Collection sweet peas, 12 varieties J. A. Runcieman, X. Collection of . roses, ■ three varieties: W. Tonar, 1. One rose (amateurs): W. Tonar, 2. Twelve phlox drmnmondii: J. Collins, 1; J. A. Runcieman, 2.' Six phlox drummondii: J. Collins, 1; J. A. Runcieman, 2. Six penatemons: J. A. Runcieman, X. Collection of carnations, 12 varieties: J. A. Runcieman, 1. Collection of asters, 12 varieties: J. A. Runcieman, 1; H. E. Shakespear, 2. Collection of asters, six varieties (amateurs only): A. M. Wilson, 1. Collection of asters, six varieties, single moom: J. A. Runcieman, 1: J. Stanley, 2. Collection of cut flowers, 1£ varieties: J. A. Runcieman, and J. Collins, X. Bouquet' of native flowers: Frank Wilson, 1. Bridal bouquet: Mias E. Weston, 1. Bouquet everlastings: J. A. Runcieman, IMiss V. Palmer, 2. Decorated table: Miss Winnie Bell. Six buttonholes: Miss V. Palmer, 1; Miss E. Weston, 2. Collection of annuals, 12 varieties: J. A. Runcieman, 1. Six varieties cut flowers (school children): Selwyn Tonar, 1. DAIRY PRODUCE. Fancy butter: Mrs. W. Tonar, X; Miss A. Adams 2. Fresh butter, without salt: I. Gifford. I; Mrs. M. W. Parrish, 2. Fresh butter, with salt: Mrs. M. W. Parrish, 1Mrs. J. Mackaj\ 2. Honey, in comb:' A M. Wilson, 1. Honey, extracted: J. Mackay, 1; A. M. Wilson, 2 Hen eggs (white): E. Edmonds, 1; Mrs. A. Wilson. 2 Hen esrira (brown): Mrs A. M..Wilson, 1." Hen eras (any colour): Mrs. A. Wilson, 1; F. Beachmann, 2. Twelve heaviest hen eggs: Mrs. A M. Wilson, 1. Preserved eggs: Mrs W G Tye, 1. CENTRAL WAIKATO, PEOPLE'S DAY AT CAMBRIDGE. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Cambridge, Friday. Perfect show weather prevailed for people's day, inducing almost as large a crowd as at any previous gathering. Amongst those present were the Hon F. W. Lang and Messrs. J. A. Young and R. F. Bollard. M.P.'s To-day's judging was mostly confined to the horses and dairy cattle sections. There were large entries in practically every class, and it is safe to assert that from a quality standard there has been nothing finer seen in the province. The principle recently adopted of judging the draught sections on

standard measurement finds favour among horse-owners, as is evident by the increased ® S entries; but the riding hacks and hunters - still remain the attraction from the public point of view. . A-if Exhibitors from outside districts complain that the delay on the railways in the conveyance of stock is a trouble likely to affect future exhibitions unless remedial steps am "V taken. The following is a list of the awards:— B

CHAMPIONSHIPS. Horses.—Thoroughbred entire • C J Hosking's Master Soult. Thoroughbred mare or tiny: R. Harmon's Miss Winnie. Auck land Lacing C.ubs speci.)l prize (£10) f or thoroughbred entire: J. Geddes's Bunvsn Champion hack: A. Fennel's Maiua Auckl land i\ac:ng Club 9 special prize (£10) fnr best hack: E. Short's Scout. Chamoion hunter (£ls 15s): F. oner's Doctor Cleverest hunter (Hunt Club Cup)' if' vesper's Doctor. Lady rider (J. }(' m, Carthy Cup): Mies M. Briggs. Draught mare or filly: R D. Fisher's Jess 'X' ness horse. J. Gees IJueenie. Draught P-tVi V ' -Alexander's Royal Signal ° gmn"a 6 'aip?! Dl J. P "n d lM c r " Shorthorn bull. W. Taylor', Prince & Shorthorn cow or heifer: W. Taylor's Fr»H»" Reserve champion Shorthorn cow \V r' p a » v, a « o, ' K ? se . Her ef<'rd cow or heiferFetch Bros Amethyst. Holstein bull C C. Buckland s Rex de Kol. Hohtein c'/w £ heifer: Paster Clark's Jewel II j erK f? bull: H. Campbell's Goshawk. Jersey or heifer: G. Buchanans Sensation \n shire null. J. and C. Ws.-™ Roy. Ayrshir. cow or heifer: J. and C. Watt's Whit?Hon

the prize list. HORSES Hacks-Best hack: E. Short's Scout 1PIA <• 'eudon ? Jjoneiy, D. M. Makiiir; latch, 3. hoy 3 100113*. 11.2 and under• Mr* Eastwood, 1. E. P. Paul. - \V. Casey 3 Girls pony, not over 13.2: W. Casey. 1 v' P. Paul, 2; X Banks, 3. Boy's ponv ' not over 12 hands. E. V. Paul.l. MiV s 0 Graham 'j; J. Dobbs, 3. Girls' pocy, no oyer 12 hands J. Browne, 1; J. Dontjs. ■>. P. i Jal1 '. 3. Lady a hack, 15 hands anA over: „ A Pennehs Mains, 1, E. Short'., Bay-fa-Id 2; L. Allan Rata, ,3. Hack, under 15 hands: J. haulier, 1. W. J. Taylor. - J it. McCarthy. 3. Walking hark: E norfs Bonny, 1; D. Alakgill Patch. 2; Pair 0 < hacks, over fences: E. 2 Short's Bonn; -i Baytield, 1; J. Budge, 2. Hunters. —Light-weight hunter: Wynn Brown s Exchange, 1. E. Sioit Borny >• W. I. Taylors Scamp, 2. Hunter that has never won a prize at any show: T. Clarklin's Redwing, 1, J. Mi Sweeney, 2. Pony hunter: James Bros., 1. C.everest runter* F. Vosper's Doctor, 1; Wyrn Browr's Exchange, 2, J. O. Taylor's Ngarara, 3 Lady's hunter: E. Short's Bonny 1 f" Vosper's Doctor, 2. Riding Competitions.-- Bending competition: Fred. Hunter, 1; J. Banks, 2. Hish lump: 0. Strawbridge. 1: V. Voibeche, -2 Stockman's competition: Jos. Graham ' 1-" Fred. Hunter 2. Lady rider, over fences! Miss Becker. Miss M. Briggs. and U:ss Gill tied for first place. Bareback ride-, over fei"-es: D. Bennett, 1; G. Hodgson and J Robertson, tie. Wire jumper: E. Short's Sc>at, 1; J. Robertson's Dusald. 2- F Vosper's Doctor 3. Lady rider: Mm M. Griggs, 1; Mrs. Becker, anc Miss Gill 2 Leaping competition, steeolechase stile-' E Short's Scout, 1; V. Holbeche's Cassidy " ' Special Classes.—Pony, driven by lady - F Vosper. 1; H. Mahood, 2; H. Eoht' x' Pon.v, under 13.2: Mrs. Eastwood, I E P* Paul Vi ; V,. McL ,- 3. Mare or Gelding! suitable for coaching: J. Gee, 1- E P Paul, 2; J W. Farlacd, 3. All-round farm horse: E. P. Paul, 1 : E. Dixon. 2 Trades men s turnout: F.' Dickens, 1: A. F Shearman, 2. ... "UCiT CATTLE.

Pedigree Shorthorns.—' any act Wil. ham Taylor, 1; W. G. Park, 2 -id 5 Heifer: W G. Park, 1 c.nd o: W. Tavlor "> Grade Shorthorns.— any age*' 1 D* P. Morgan, 1 , J. Fisher, 2 and 5. 'Heifer : Y- and A. Fisher, 1. Heifer, 2yrs* \v" v » 1: F - Hl£ L> 2 > J- Fish"; s ' Milking Pedigree Shorthorns.—Cow: W Taylor, 1 and 3; J. Fisher, 2. Heifer: J* Fisher, 1 and 2. Heifer, 3yrs: W. G Park' 1 and 2. ' * Hoisteins.-Cow: Pastor Clark, 1 and 3: C. Hopping, 2. Heifer: C. C. Buckland, 1; G. Luxtpn, 2; hewell Eros., 3. Heifer under 3: Fulton 1 Bros., 1: C. C - Buckla °d; Ix. W. Luxton, 3. Pedigree Jerseys.—Cow: Geo. Buchanan. X and champion. Heifer: Geo. Buchanan, i Heifer, under 3: C. A. Care, 1; S. Craig 2." Pedigree Ayrshires.—Cow: J. and C. Watt, 1, 2 a ° 3. Heifer: J. and C. Watt. 1 and 2; F. C. Litchfield, 3. Heifer, under 3: W. Harbutt, 1; J. and C. Watt, 2: F C. Litchfield, 3. Grade Shorthorn Dairy Cattle—Cow: W. Vickers, 1; W. Harbutt, 2; Mrs. Pa.ton, 3. Heifer: L. B. Dougherty, 1; R. Fishers, 2. Heifer, undtr 3yrs: Mrs. F. Hicks and Mrs. Paton, 2. - Grade Holsteins, judged from dairy point of view.— G. W. Luxton. 1 : Whewell Bros., 2. Heifer". T. W. Discombe, 1; H. Brindie, 2. Heifer, 3yrs: W. F. Windsor, 1; Whewell Bros., 2; T. Discorabe, 3. Grade Jerseys.—Cow: C. Care, 1; M. Anderson, 2; Rev. W. Gow, 3. .Heifer: Geo. Buchanan, 1; J. W. Garland, 3. Heifer, under 3yrs: J. T. Entwhistle, 1; H. A. Bell, 1. Grade Ayrshires.—: J. and C. Waft 1; W. Harbutt, 2. Heifer: J. and C. Watt, 1 and 2. Heifer, under 3yrs: J. and C. Watt. 1; W. Harbutt, 2; J. and C. Watt, 3.