FRANKLIN SOCIETY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16783, 25 February 1918, Page 8

FRANKLIN SOCIETY.

SUCCESS OF "PEOPLE'S DAY." The Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Society's annual show was concluded at Pukekohe on Saturday, People's Day, which proved a great success. It is estimated that approximately 6000 people attended,' the gato takings amounted to about £217. The grand parade was a special feature, tho stock being much admired. Soveral falls occurred during tho competitions, but in each instance horse and rider escaped unscathed. The following are additional rosults of tho judging:— HORSES. , Hacks and Hunters.— hack, mare on goldmg: Miss A. Kelso, 1; K. E. Buchanan, 2; T. E. Hayr, 3. Maiden hunters' competition: H. Manuel 1, R. H. McGough 2, H. 0. Melsop 3. Lightweight hunter: Jan. Buchanan, 1; R, M, Furness, 2; Ben H. Myers, 3. Lady's hunter, Jas. Buchanan, lsi \V. L. Carr, 2; H. Manuel, 3. Heavyweight hunter: W. L. Carr. 1; H. Manuel, 2; B. D. Neal, 3. Best Walking Hack: Ben M. Myers, 1; E. 0. Paul, 2 and 3. Best mannered mare or gelding: K. Buchanan. 1; J. Buchanan, 2; Ben M. Myers, 3. Polo pony: H. A. Swaffield, 1; C. Clarke. 2: E. Howard 3. Champion Harness Marc—E. P. Paul. Draughts.—Champion entire: W. Smccd's Imperator. Champion brood maro: Wm. Smeed's Lady Knight. Champion Hack.—E. P. Paul's Hilarity, ar:t7. Champion Pair Ponies.—C. Clarke's Dolly and Bluebell. , Champion Hunters.—J. Buchanan; B. D. Neal, reserve champion. CATTLE. Best Three Grade Jersey Heifers, calved since June 30. 1916: R. F. Wilkinson. 1: J. Fulton. 2; C. A. Willis. 3. Grado Jerseys.—Cow or heifer, 3 years or over: C. A. Willis. 1; W. H. Butler. 2. Heifer, 2 years: J. J. McKinney, 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling: R. F. Wilkinson. 1 and 2: T. A. Millear. 3. Heifer, calf: R. R. Wilkinson, 1; J. Fulton. 2; T. A. Millear. 8. Pen of throe heifers, 2 years old: G. Pulmun, 1. • Pen of three heifers, yearling: J. Fulton, 1; T. Brownlee, 2.

Dairy, Grazing, and Beef.— 5 years or over, milking: A. J. Kidd, 1; A. Taylor, 2; A. C. Jones, 3. Cow or heifer, four yoars or under: C. A. Fawcott, 1; A. Taylor, 2 and 3. Cow, dry, visibly in calf: C. C. Buckland. 1; A. Taylor, 2. Pen of throe heifers, any cross, suitablo for dairy purposes: G. Ptilman, 1; D. R. Hamilton. 2. Pen of three heifer calves: A. J. Melville, 1: H. Stuart. 2.

Champion Dairy Cow: A. J. Kidd, li A. Taylor, reserve champion. Champion Cow: A. C. Jonos. Pedigree Champion Oersoy Bull: R. Harper. SHEEP. Fat Sheep.— of three wethers, long wool: W. J. Hyde, 1 .and 2. Pen of three ewes, long wool: Roulston Bros., 1; W. J. Hyde, 2: T. Hov.U, 3. Pen of five lambs, shown in wool: T. Honlt, 1. PIGS. Berkshire Breed.—Boar, over 12 months: Department of Agriculture, Ruakura. 1: r,. J. Rogers, 2; A. Rogers. 3. Boar, undor 12 months: Department of Agriculture, Ruakura, 1; A. Rogers, 2: E. J. Rogers. 3. Boar, under six months: Department of Agriculture, Ruakura. 1: A. Rogers. 2. Sow. over 12 months: Department of Agriculture, Ruakura, 1; E. J. Rogers. 2: A. Rogers. 3. Sow, under 12 months: Ruakura Farm of Instruction. 1 and 2: E. J. Rogers. 3. Sow. under six months: E. J. Rogers, 1; Ruakura Farm of Instruction. 2; Roulston Bros.. 3. Sow, any ago, visibly in pig: E. J. Rogers, 1: A. Rogers, 2. Sow, with litter: A. Rogers. 1; E. J. Rogers, 2. Breeders' prize: Ruakura Farm of Instruction, 1; E. J. Rogers. 9. Yorkshire Breed.— over 12 months: E. J. Rogers, 1. Boar, under 12 months: E. J. Rogers, 1: A. Rogers. 2. Sow. over 12 months: A. Rogers, 1 and champion; E. J. Rogers, 2. Sow, under 12 months: E. J. Rogers, 1. Sow. any age, visibly in pig: A. Rogers, 1; E. J. Rogers. 2. Sow. with litter: E. J. Rogers, 1. Breeders' prize: Ruakura Farm of Instruction, 1; E. J. Rogers, 2 COMPETITIONS. Riding, Driving, and Hunting.—Hunters' long jump: H. Manuel, 1: J, Buchanan, 2. Girl Rider, under 15 years: Miss Swaffield, 1: Mona Elliott. 2. Amateur boy rider, under 15 years: E. Murfitt. 1: I. McDonald, 2: K. Papesch. 3. Leaping match: R. H. McGough, 1; R. D. Keal. 2. Lady rider: Miss Adams, -If Miss Gill, 2; Miss M. Brings, 3. Gentleman rider: J. Patten, 1; E. Buchanan, 2. Stockman's competition: T. Martin, 1; A. Swaffidld, 2; R, Holmes. 3. Dual jumping competition: Miss Hadlam and J. Patten. Best driver, lady or gentleman: W. G. Bell. 1; Miss Wymer. 2.