AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20174, 7 February 1929, Page 13

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

THE TAURANGA FIXTURE.

AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS

HIGH QUALITY OF EXHIBITS

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] TAURANGA, Wednesday. The Tauranga Agricultural and Pastoral Association's show was brought to conclusion to-day in fine weather. > There was a very largo attendance. Jhe formal opening ot the show was performed by tlie Minister of Education, the Hon. H. At more.

The dairy cows and fat cattle were judged to-day Jn the dairy section Jerseys and Holstems predominated and splendid cattle, many purchased from leading North Island studs', were paraded. The fat cattle were a very prime lot. The light-horse section was a feature of the show ana many of. the horses com peting were class enough for any show The competition in hack and hunting events was keen, up to 16 entries being received iu some classes. During the contest for the principal hunting event the fonnei well-known racenorse Monopole, owned by Mr. A. Brown, broke a leg and had to bo destroyed The show was an unqualified success in every respect and a two-days fixture is likely to be made permanent. Additional awards are as follows:

HORSE CLASSES. * , Roadsters.—Girl rider, over 'lO and under 14 years: Clarice Hodgeß. 1; Mary ■ Hamilton, 2 Hack up to 15st.. M B. Abbot 1: Reid Brother 2. Girl rider 11 .to 17 years. Gwen nenpe, 1; Ruth Trotter; A. Stewart, 1; Mrs. ° e Jby. -. Hack, up to 13st.: Reid Bros.. I;',M ti. Abbot 2. Boy rider, over 10 and/ under 14 years: D. Paterson. 1; A. I 2. Hack, up to. list.:. Reid Brothers, _ Pakarangi, 1 and champion; S. Darragh s, - Boy rider, over 1J and - I"*erson. 1: G. Finlayson. 2. Lady 8 hack: Reid Brcs.. 1, S. Darragh, 2. Boy rider, under 10 years: N. Tanner, 1: O..Evans. 2 Girl rider, under 10 years: Jean fcmlayson, I: Pattio McGlashan. 2. Polly, over 13 hands and under 14.2- R. Gamble 1 A Fiulayson. 2. Lady rider: Miss \\ ebber 1;' Mrs. Selby, 2. Pony. 13 hands and under: P McGlashan, 1; J. B % Rogers, 2. Lady's Hack, locally owned: h. Darragh, 1 and 2. Champion carriago uorse: air?. G. F Humphreys. ♦. Leaping Matches.—Hunter, judged on type; E. Johnston. 1; Reid Bros 2.-Maiden hunter: S Darragh. 1: A. Morton 2 Hunter, 12st.: MB. Abbot, E Johnston 2. Light-weight hunter: Mrs Selby. 1; M 3. Abbot 2. Lady's hunter Mrs Selby 1. Bos Riders, 10 years and under- h. Peake 1; J. Paterson, 1 Boy or m riders who followed Tauranga Hunt: J. M. Paterson, 1; Clarice Hodges, 2 competition C Eiyers. 1; E High jumn: W. S. Humphreys, 1; C. Fat ties 2 Saddling competition lor boys: A. Finlayson. 1: L Phelps .2 Saddling com petition, for girls IN Kirk, 1- C. Hodt-s, " CATTLE SECTION. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns. —Cow. fiiy ago, in milk W. J. Law 1. _ "Grade Shorthorns.—Cow dairy, any age in' milk; P. T. Keam, 1; Ridder Bros., 2. Cow or heifer. Ryrs, in milk or springing: Ridder Bros. 1; P. -T- Ream -. Heifer, dairy 2yrs. Ridder Bros 1 and . Pedigree Jerseys.—Cow, any age in milk • Mrs. E E Marnier. 1 and cham pion; E L Williams, 2. Cow ot heifer 3yrs old. in milk or springing. 11. J Lever. 1; Mrs. E E. Mander, 2. Heife"vrs old, in milk or springing- E. L \\ U liana. 1: H. J. Clarke, 2 Pair two-year heifers, in milk. E. L V illiamt 1; A Stewart 2. Pedigree bull and two of Ins dairy herd r II G Lever. 1; Mrs L k Mander. 2. i . lt Orn.dA Jerseys.—Cow. any ago. m milk: Commander Fell, 1: W. S. M c Ewen.2. Cow or heifer. 3yrs old m milk or springing: E. O Webber. 1.: Commander *dl. 2. Heifer. 2yrs old, iu milk or sprin^m.,. 1. H. Earl, 1; E. O. Webber. 2. bull and two grade heifers: E. O. W ebber, 1; F. H. Earl, 2 . Pedigree Friesh.w.—Cow, any age. in milk: B. G Pinker. 1; S W. McEwen. " Cow or heifer 2yrs old, in milk or snrinKin"- E. F. Walford. 1 and champion: S W McEwen, 2. Pedigree bull and two of his daughters: B. G Pinker. 1- b. W. McEwen, 2. ... Grade Friesians.—Cow, any.age. in milk: Commander Fell. 1: B. G. Pinker 2. Pecherce bull and two grade heifers. B. t. Pinker, 1. E. F. W T alford*, 2 • Dairy Cows.-Cow, best type, irrespective of breed: S W. McEwen, 1: E. L. Williams, 9 Town cow; W. Davorcn 1 and "'Fat Cattle.—Fat steer, best money value: Tanner Bros. I and 2. Fat cow: A. lutchen 1- W. Harvey." 2. Two steers, suitable' for' freezing: Tanner Bros., 1 and 2. Shorthorn steer: Tanner Bros.. 1 and Hereford steer: Tanner Bros. 1 and Po'l p d Angus steer: lanner Bros., 1 and 2. Two fat steers. 2vrs old: Tanner Bros., 1 and '2. Best-conditioned calf: ludder Btoz.. 1: P T. Keam, 2.

PIG CLASSES. Rerkshires.—H. J. Cla.ke. Tamworths—D. and S Roes. Middle Whites-H. G Lever. Large Whites.—D. and b. Rosa. Devons D. and S. Ross Other Classes.—Three weaners: 11. -J C tU?' any breed, up to 1501b.—H. J Clarke, 1.

WAIKATO WINTER EXHIBITION. POULTRY SECTION DISCUSSED. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] HAMILTON, Wednesday. The executive commilteo of the Waikato Winter Show Association met yesterday, the president, Mr. A. K. Alexander, presiding. . It was decided to ask <ho Prime Minister to open the forthcoming -Winter was received indicating interest in the association s scheme for improving dairy factory grounds. The New Zealand Dairyman Company, Limited, Wellington, wrote donating £5 5s for competition, and a further 10s to bo awarded to the best plan of a model lay-out of factory grounds. A discussion on the advisability of retaining tho poultry section was opened by Mr. W. Runciman, who tendered uis resignation as organiser of this depaitment. He stated that no satisfactory arrangements were mode for the housing of tile birds, and iittlo interest was taken by tho association in these exhibits. , , ~ Mr. W. Roth well saul the poultry division had formerly occupied a prominent place in tho show, the number of exhibits bad increased from 30 until a tew years ago, when they were about lUyu. Since then they bad declined, lie suggested that a permanent building should be erected and suitable peus constructed. At present these were borrowed or hired. .. ~ , ~ The secretary, Mr. W. H. L aul, said the conditions under which tho oiganisers of the poultry section worked were not favourable to success' Owing to the fact that tho poultry show only lasted three days, while the other sections were open for six days it was doubtful whether permanent buildings wero advisable. It was decided to appoint a committee to report at the next meeting of tho executive on the advisability of continuing with the poultry show. Nothing was done with regard to Mr. Runciman's resignation.

PREPARATIONS AT TE PUKE.

GOOD DISPLAYS ANTICIPATED

[BY TELEGUAPU. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] IE PUKE, Wednesday Preparations aro well forward for the forthcoming Te Puke annual Agricultural and Pastoral Show which will be held next Wednesday It is confidently anticipated that entries in both fat stock and dairying classes will be in keeping with the* high standard of animals to be seen in many of the paddocks throughout tho district due to the enterprise shown by farmers to improve the quality of their herds. The recognised suitability of the district for pig breeding is likely to make this class a strong feature of the show. Sheep are now receiving more attention from local farmers. The railway facilities have given an impetus to lamb raising.