TAKAPUNA SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15552, 9 March 1914, Page 10

TAKAPUNA SHOW.

SUCCESSFUL SECOND 'DAY. m SOME SPLENDID- STOCK. ADDITIONAL PRIZE-WINNERS. Brilliant sunshine, interesting competitions, and an excellent display of stock, all contribute! thoir quota to the attractiveness of tie second day's programme at the Northern Suburban Agricultural and Horticultural Association's Show, which was visited on Saturday by well . over 2000 people A largo proportion of the visitors journeyed by ferry and tram from Auckland, and amid the- ideal surroundings of the Takapuna show.* ground, which affords * delightful glimpses of the blue waters of the lake and the picturesque- slopes of Kangitoto. this crowd spent a very enjoyable day. From the farmer's point of view the show could scarcely have been more satisfactory. The judrn warmly commended the quality of the stock submitted, for their inspection. ' Uhe cattle section famished some admirable typos of the Jersey, Holstein, and grade tihorthprn breeds character of the agricultural districts of the Dominion, the cows being distinguished for the excellence of their dairy qualities, while the bulls were in the main. ...fine-fleshed ~: and well-built beasts. The champion animal in the* cattle classes was adjudged to bo Mr. Thomas Church's Jersey -cow Brownie. :.< .'». Draught horses were likewise considered to be a very good lot. eminently suited to •farmers' requirements., The saddle . horses included some nice, hunting types, and Mr. Barns (the judge) appeared to be particu- I Jarls meased with 'the accomplished.'ease vj and skill with which the lady riders:man- ii • aged, their mounts. -He expressed the •minion that the fair equestriennes must " have received their education from being followers of the Pakaranga hounds. -h Cer- ' tainly the jumping competitions were a - pretty severe test of , the. horsemanship: of all the competitors. . The, spectators found the leaping very interesting, especially that "' of a mount-rather on the small side for a hunter—ridden by finite a young boy,. C. . Kelly,; whose dashing and admirable horse- V rnaaaiiip made him a, general favourite. There wore. amusing moments in the i competitions : for' ladies in ■• harnessing and ' unharnessing horses. Entertainment was also provided by the Victoria Cross race. Graceful exhibitions of Highland dancing and Irish jigs, to ' the strains of the bagpipes, were given by children picturesquely ; attired— in plaid and kilts, and anon - in dresses with bright shades of mingled red, white, and green. Mr, J. R. Gardiner. « iun., judged the children's dances.- Mitts 'oily ;.Maclaren (champion Highland dancer ■ ol: Scotland and New Zealand) gave a special exhibition. ' ,' '. .'_ ■■~..■■•*": A centre of considerable attraction ' was » the exhibition of chopping. The interest ' of these events was enhanced sby the ' presence among the competitors of axemen, of more I than i local reputation—David Pretty <imtil recently the world's champion), W. Peck" (Australian champion, by whom at a recent carnival Pretty ? f was defeated), and J. O'Snllivan. Music was supplied by the Takiipuna Boys' Dram and Fife Band, under Mr. Robert Graham, and a brass band conducted by Mr. Impey. Mr. Allan Wilson (the secretary) had the assistance of la good staff of officials. \i . ,V, -: ; '% THE PRIZE LIST. , Additional awards were made during the day, the results being ;as follows:— CATTLE.. Jerseys or Alderneys.—Pedigree bull (any age): Thomas Church;- 1.; John Broady, 2. Pedigree bull (under two years): T. Foley, 1; John Broady, 2; Thomas Church, 3. Pedigree cow: John Broady. .1: Thomas Church, is and 3. Pedigree heifer' (under two years): Thomas Church. 1: John •Broody, 2. Pedigree, heifer (under one year): John Broady, 3 ; Percy Broady, 2; •Thomas Church, 5. Grade cow: Thomas Church. 1 and champion; Martin Quinn, 2John Broady. 3. Grade heifer (under one yew): John Broady, 1; W. Spence, 2; Arthur Parish, 3. r Holstein-Fresians.— cow: Mrs. M. ,W. Panish, 1; P. Hayes, 2. Grade heifer, (under two years): W. Bpence, 1; .P. Hayes, 2; John Wallace, 3. Dairy cow (any breed or grade): Wm. Colgan, 1; Mrs. M <W. Parrish, 2: Wm. McFetridge, 3. Grade ehorthorns.~Cow (any age): Arthur X arrish, 1. Heifer (under two years! : Martin yuinn. HOKSES. ' ' Horse attached to heavy spring cart (up to Bocwt); Smale Bros., 1; Dovonport Borough Council, 2 Buggy horse (whole turnout judged): W.H. Jones, 1; W. J. Collins and it" 1 h 2 v. M « d ,™n spring cart horse (up to 2ocwt): Fendall and Co.'a Lion, 1; G. and H. Gibson's Bell, 2; grade Bros., 3.' Pony in harness (up to 13,2 hands); Moffatt and Bo lard's True Blue «1; Mrs. W. G. Tye'ji Dot, 2; Mrs. Victor Hanson's Poddy, 3. Pair light lorry horses, in waugon or lorry (whole turnout jigged): Fendall and Co.'s Lion and lnoness. lr* Smala Eros., 2. Tradesman's turnout: B. Lane, 1; A. Boss, 2. Pair heavy lorry horses,, in waggon or lorry (whole turnout judged): Fendall and Co.'s Lion and female Bros.. 2. Trooper's hone: W. 8. Dal ton Captain Jack, 1; Chaa. Glasgow's Jock, 2; W. H. Martin's, jun., .Yankee, 0, * ' COMPETITIONS. Jumping -Gentleman hurdle rider: W. S. Dalton'j W. 8. Dalton, 1: T. Gallagher, 2; L. Kamsbottom's Ben, 8, Lady hurdle rider; Miss hrcmlin, 1: Miss Flyn. 2. Heavyweight hunter: F. Dye's Starlight, 1; A. Jtiggins a Honey, 2; Ben Myers's Hockey, 3. Light-weight hunter: Mark Philip'B Dorkic, Vii'" « H * #i*W •' 3 un Yankee. 2: C. Kelly, 3,. r High jump: . F. Dye's Starlight, 4!..,."; Marshall's Sweetheart, '2: Mark Philip a Daijjie, 3. Wire jump: Ben Myers's .Hockey, 1; Ben Myers "a Hobart Town. 2. .Best turned out . lady on horseback (whole turnout judged): Miss Elspeth Hankiu (on Roddy), 1; Miss H. King (on Jock). 2; Mi/is l'rcmlin, J. Miss Hankin wore a neat navy blue riding habit, with blaok felt hat. Ladies' harnessing and unbarneßßing competitions: Miss H. M. Hooton,- 1; Miss Jane Kilgour. -.: Miss Curlyon, 3. . Victoria Cross competition: W. » a lt?n, 1 : J. Marshall, 2. Children e Dancing Competitions.—Highland Fling (under 12): Dorothy Jamieson. 1; Adelaide Jones, 2; Kitty Brown, 3. Highland fling (under 16): Adelaide Jones, 1; Ophir McDougall, 2; Dorothy .Tamleson, 3. Irish Jig: Adelaide Jones, 1; Ophir McDougall, 2; Kitty Brown. 3. ' Cadets' Physical Drill .-Leslie Collins, rank Knight Wilfred Collins and Hector Mackay (Squad No. 1) 1; Tcpcv Knight, Wilam Stuart, Lrnesl Bolls and Percy Bunting Shcaf-PitchiW: W. Peck, 1; D. Pretty and ,7. G. Horton (equal), 2. r Change-Stepping: J. Todd, 1; S. Flavell, POULTRY. Game (pair, any variety): Mr. C 61 '. 1 L«»»B»han or Plymouth Rock (pair): Mr. A. V.. Hanson, 1; Mrs. A. R. Colo, 2. Minorca or Orpington (pair): Mr. T. F. Valentine, 1. While Wyandotte (pair): Mr. James Sheriff, 1. Leghorn (pair): Misses I. and H.Hroady, 1; Mr. A. Henley, 2. Wyandotte (pair): Mr. T. El, Valentine, 1; Mr. A - ■ Henley,., 2. , Purebred fowls (any other variety): Mr. A. V. Hanson, 1: Mrs. M. W Parrish, 2. Crossbred fowls (pair): Misses , . I. and t H. Broady. ;1. Pure or crossbred ,• cockerels (Suitable for table): Mr. A. E. Henley, 1; .Mr. T. F. Valentine, 2. Aylesbury or • Pekin ducks (pair): Mr. T. F. Valentine. 1; Mrs. W. Spence,' 2. •■■•- Indian runner ducks (pair): Misses I. and H. Broady, 1; Mr. T. p. Valentine. 3. Pure; or crossbred, ducks (suitable for table):. Master W, . Sheriff, 1: f.ra, W. Speuce, 2_. :,•,.'. ?i:;:" ; . '; /.v'.iV--■.-.:..;;■■>-',•■'•.- •;•■■•■ •,.<: