AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20491, 17 February 1930, Page 14

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

THE <FRANKLIN SOCIETY.

PEOPLE'S DAY AT PUKEKOHE.

POPULARITY OF FIXTURE

[r,Y TELEGRAPH.—OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ' PUKEKOHE, Saturday.

Several' thousand people were present at the Franklin Agricultural and Pastoral Society's show to-day, and considering thai weft weather was experienced throughout both days of the show, the patronage accorded the fixture is regarded as a high tribute to its popularity. The excellent quality in all branches of exhi bits evoked warm interest and admiration on the part of visitors, who came from many parts of the North Island.

Judging in the cattle section was concluded this morning, and this afternoon hunter and light horse ovents were held. The champion dairy bull at the show was judged to be R, 1). Duxfield's Shorthorn, Pine Farm Gem IV., and the champion dairy cow, A. Moreland and Sons Jersey, Beechland's Queen. The champion hunter—winner in the event for'the best all-round hunter, for the William Ferguson Massey Cup—was J. A. y McPherson's Waitaki. Other championship awards to-day were a.s follows: — "

Hack.—J. Totvnsend's Glen Avon. Reserve: Mia. M. Johnston's Glendowio. Harness Horse.—J. Townsends Nancy. Saddle Pony.—J. Cathcart's Sailor Lad. Harness Pony.-G. Mills' Katoa Pedigree Milking Shorthorns.—Bull: K. D Duxfield's Pine' Farm Gem IV. Reserve: Wood Bros.' Dilworth Conqueror. Cow: .T McGowan's Matangi Quality V. Reserve: Wood Bros.' Mt. Roskill Min Pedigree Friesian Bull.—Oakview Stud Farm's Posch of Oakview. , Lincoln Ram.—C. R. Bischoff. Berkshire Pigs.—Boar: Wqsley College. Beserve: Wesley College. Sow: J. Rock. Reserve: J. Rock. Tamworth sow: Wesley College. Devons. —Wesley College. . Largo Whites. —Boar: T. M. Davies ReBerve: Wesley College. Sow: T. M. Davis. Other awards to-day were as follows:

LIGHT HORSE EVENTS. Hunters. —Maiden: W. A. Cole, 1; A. Walker. 2; J. Cathcart, 3. Pony hunter, open: G. Mills'. 1; J. H. Short., 2; Walker, 3 Pony hunter, tranklm district. Short, 1; B. Walter, 2; A. R. Matheson. 3. Pakuranga Hunt Club class: Miss P. Weston, 1: J. A. McPherson, 2; P. H. Smith, 3. Heavy-weight: Mrs M Johnston, 1: A E. Watkins 2:. Miss L. Johnson. 3. a. Miss Weston, 1: A. M. Samuel. 2; H. For■ritt, 3. Best all-round: McPherson. * xitt 2- Mrs. Johnston, 3. Light-weight. Miss John?on. 1; Samuel, 2; 3. Consolation: Watkins. 1; P. H. Glarmn. Competitions.—-Boy rider: _J. Homewood. 1; B. Townsend,3. Leaping match- J. E. Dromgool, 1. Maori rider. Kenikea. 1; A. R. Matheson. 2. Lady rider: Miss Weston. 1; Miss Lloyd, 2. Hunters Ion" jump: A. M. Samuel, 1: Mrs. M. • Johnston, 2: Miss L. Johnson, 3. Gentleman rider: Paton. 1; Walker, 2; Johnston, 3 Stockmen a competition: J. W. 1- G Lucas. 2; A. Short, 3. Lady s hack, maiden: C. P. McCully, 1: James Townsend, 2: D. McDonald, 3. Lady s hack: Mrs. Johnston, 1: Miss ,M. Stephens, McOUIIT 3 f Ponies.—Decorated child's pony: Mrs. A. W. Sutton, 1 and 2; J. Walter, 3. Team of three school ponies: J. M. Cossey, 1; Onewhero School. 2; P. Pendergiast. 3. Groomin" and condition of team of threa school ponies: Cossey. 1; Onewhero School, 2: PenrierTast, 3. Musical chairs on horseback. Lucy Clarke. 1; Molly Clarhe, 2. DAIRY CATTLE. Any Breed.—Cow, five years or over, in tailk": W. H. Miers. 1; J. McGowan, 2; A. Moreland and Sons, 3. Cow or heifer, three to five year 3, in milk: C. A. Willis, 1 and ' 2-0. McD. Hitchings. 3.- Heifer, two years, in milk: Jolly Bros., 1; Willis, 2; E D. Dusfield, 3. Best-reared heifer calf: Olive Carter, I; Gordon Svendsen, 2. Cow, with C.O.R. at least 2001b over standard: Moreland and Sons, 1 and 2. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns.—Bull, three years or over: R. D. Duxfield, 1: Wood Bros.. 2. Bull and progeny: Duxfield, 1; Wood Bros*:, 2: G. O. Hall, 3. Grade Shorthorns.—-Heifer, two years; R. D. Dtixfield, I. Yearling heifer: H. Booth. 1: Duxfield, 2, PIGS. Berkshir'es.—Boar, over 14 months: Wesley College. 1. Boar, under 14 months: Wesley College. 1; G. G. Munro, 2 Boar, under eight months: Munro; 1 and 3; Wesley College, 2. Sow, over 14 months: J. Rock, 1 and 3; Wesley College, 2. Sow, under 14 months: Rock, 1; Munro, 2. Sow, under eight months: Munro, 1: Rock, 2: Wesley , College, 3. Six weaned pigs: Rock, 1; Munro, 2. Yorkshires.—N. Hodgltinson, the only exhibitor, lijid two entries and was awarded two first prizes. Tamwofthi?. —Wesley College, the only exhibitor, had an entry in each of three classes and was awarded three first prizes. Devons.—Wesley College, the only exhibitor. had two entries and was'awarded two fir*t. prizes. Large Whites.—Boar, 14 months or over: T. M. Davis, 1. Boar, eight to 14 months: Wesley College, 1; Davis, 2. Sow, over eight months: Davis. 1. Sow, under eight months: Davis, 1 and 2: Wc3lcy College, 3. Fat Pigs.—Porker: T. M. Davis. 1. Baconer: N. Hodgkinson, 1; Davis, 2: J. Rock, 3. V

TE AWAMUTU FIXTURE.

GOOD ENTRIES RECEIVED.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

TE AWAMUTU, Sunday. Splendid entries have been received for the Te Awamutu Agricultural. Pastoral and Horticultural Association's annual show, to. be held at Albert Park, Te Awamutir, on Wednesday. The last-minute rally by members of tho executive has resulted in almost a deluge of entries. The horse arid cattle sections have filled well and include some of tba best stock in the Waikato and Northern King Country. Tho 'sheep section will have a larger representation than ever before.

SPECIAL DAIRY COW CLASS.

* AWARD AT TAURANGA.

[by telegraph.—own correspondent.]

TAT7RANGA, Saturday

One of,,tho best classes at Tauranga 'Agricultural Show was for dairy cows, any breed. ' Special prizes were donated by Messrs. Wood and the late A. W, Wood. The conditions were that the cows were to he judged on type and production, type to count up to 50 points and production up to 75 points. The lactation period was from June 1, 1929, to July 31, 1930.

The result, was as follows: —T. _W. Wardlaw's Biverdale Dolly V., 100 points, 1; H. G. Lever's Huia Heather, 89 points, 2; Commander Fell's Primrose, 83 points, 3; A. T. Woods' Matty, 79 points, 4. The ,winner is a dairy Shorthorn, a very fine type and a. credit- to the stud owned by Mr. Wardlaw, who was the leading cattle exhibitor at. all the shows in the Bay of Blenty circuit.

CHILDREN'S CALF CLUB

CLEVEDON SHOW AWARDS

The awards in tlio hoys a-'d pills' calf club cliiss nt the Clevedon fhow were:— Heifer cult, for members of toys and shin' calf clubs: B. Booker. 1; Kola Miliar, 2: Btith Eales, 3: Harold G. Davis, 1.