THE CARTERTON SHOW

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5730, 27 October 1905, Page 7

THE CARTERTON SHOW

A GOOD FINISH. SECOND DAY A GREAT SL T CCE»SS. FURTHER AWARDS. (By Our Special Reporter.) “All's 'veil that ends well.” These words wero quoted by the leader of the House of Representatives the other morning at tho close of a protracted stonewall. and they may be as appropriately used in respect to the Carterton show—or, to give it Us full title, the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society’s annual ‘show and industrial exhibition. At bed-time on Wednesday evening the rainfall, which began nearly thirty hours before, and spoiled the first day of the show, showed no sign of abating and Carterton went to sleep to the accompaniment of a steady patter on its roof. But by 6 o’clock .yesterday morning, behold ! the rain had ceased, tho sun shone gloriously and a light breeze soon began to do good drying work. Long before noon a fin© day was assured. It was fortunate for the society, as well as for those on holiday I bent, because financial loss was threatened in addition to the general feeling or disappointment. As it was, three thousand or more persons were on the grounds during the afternoon. A capital programme of events was provided, cons.sting of riding and driving competitions for ladies, men and boys, sheep-shearing, buck-jumping, eta Then there was tho parade of horses, stock, and vehicles, while tho pens where the animals were placed, the dog kennels, the poultry and pigeon pens and so on made up a good variety. There were, moreover, side-shows galore—from tho steam morry-go-round to tho "Olympia Novelty Show”; from Abomah tho giantess to the Palace of Wonders and “Temple of Mystery. direct from St. Louis.” On the whole, the show is considered the beet the society has yet held —a result due in great measure to the energy of the able secretary, Air H. S. Moss. HORSES.

The first prize for thoroughbred stallion, tyro and upwards, was won by Tally Bros, v.if Ii Saracen (St. George —Fair Nell), C. McCullough being second with Bonnie Scotland, full brother to Saracen. Paddy’s Land, bred in Ireland, by Hermit —Maymorn, owned by W. it■ Bayne, was first in the class for stallion best calculated to get horses for the road or field; pony stallion, 'H, )V. Clay’s Raj ah (Kalipha—Polly); pair buggy ponies, shown in buggy and driven by lady, Mrs F, P. Welch’s Hon and Dodger (a pretty pair of cream geldings, which looked lit to pull anything); pair buggy horses, sh»vn in buggy, K, Nairn’s Linwood and Shirley; pair buggy ponies, between 13 and 14 hands, A. McKenzie’s Mona and Gipsy; horse shown in dog-cart or trap, E. Nairn’s Shirley: horse shown in buggy. Dr Johnston’e Dentist; horse 15-bands or under. A, C, Feast’s Dinah; pony 13 hands or under, shown in daisy cart, driven by a lady, H. Percy’s Black Watch; pony over 13 hands and not exceeding 14 hands. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company’s Vickers; hack suitable for carrying 15st rider, G. L. Sunderland’s Juggler; hack suitable for carrying 13st rider, AV, A. Pyke’s Eangitira; hack suitable for carrying list rider. Miss Y. Sunderland’s Mahomet; horse suitable for mounted infantry purposes, ridden by member of mounted corps (in uniform), AV. D. AVatson’s Yeast; cob not over 15 hands, E. F. E. Beotham’s Silverheels; boy's pony, not over 13 hands ridden by boy under 15 years, Donald J. Grant’s Hex; boy’s pony over 12 and under 13 hands, ridden by boy under 15, T. Catt’s Peter; boy’s pony over 13 and not exceeding 14 bands, ridden by boy under 15, E. H. Maunsell'a Tommy. There were nine .entries in the class for lady’s hack, ridden by a lady, for Stewart Dawson and Co.’s special prize of £S 3s and Nelson, Moate and . Co.'s challenge cup value -34 4a; to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. The prizes were won by the trustees of the late D. McMaster with the gelding Kahama, by Flintlock; T. Kennedy’s Twilight second, J. -Coombe’s Duchess third. As the McMaster trustees won the event last year the cup becomes their property. First prize for farmer’s horse was alloted to H. Preston’s Nigger, and for factory turn-out (points for horse, harness. trap or brake, and cans) to F. White. G. Siever’s- second. DRAUGHTS.

The first prize for draught stallion, dyrs and upwards, was awarded by Mr E. D. Collison, of Hastings, to J. Falloon’s Commonwealth, by Challenger— Belle of the Isles: colt foaled since August Ist, 1903, W. J. Nix's Crown Jewel second (no first award}; colt foaled since August Ist, 1903, A. Tocher's Togo, second (no first); colt or gelding foaled since August Ist, 1904, W. D. Hodder’s colt by Crown King second (no first); mare in foal, or 071111 foal at foot, Q. Donald's Bonnie, by Highland Laddie —Bonnie; filly foaled since August Ist, 1902, W. G. Dodder's colt, by Highland Laddie— Bonnie: filly foaled since Angust ’ Ist, 1903, Wiggins . Bros.; filly foaled since August Ist. 1904, Allen Donald’s Bonny; gelding foaled since August Ist. 1902, Q„ Donald’s Smiler, by Highland Laddie — Kate.

Hunt Cottrell and Co„ of Wellington, secured first and champion in the class for dry mare, with Crown Jewel. by Crown Prince. These exhibitors also secured first awards in the classes for pair plough horses, team of three plough horses, team of four plough horses, pair of dray horses, and pair of lorry horses. In the class for gelding, E. B. Tonks wpn first Prize, and Hunt, Cottrell and Co., second. MILKING COWS.

Prizes for milking cows" giving best results were allotted as under;—Cow in milk, any pure breed, P. C. Anderson's Princess Rose, by Sailor Prince—Primrose IV., 1741 b milk, test 4.9. butter-fat 8.5. Cow in milk, any breed (first ,£5). Mrs Knutson’s Tiny, 24ilb milk, test 4.4, butter-fat 1,07. Heifer calved since July Ist. 1903. C. Morgan’s Buttercup; three heifers calved since July Ist. 1904. R. B. Sayer; one heifer calved since July Ist, 1904, S. E. Lancaster. POULTRY. Mr W. A. Sowman, of Blenheim, had ao light task in judging the poultry classes, which included 303 birds. He considered the host bird in the show (for which a special prize was given) a white Wyandotte cock, shown by W. A. Boyes. The others who took firsts are P. C. Anderson 16, P. J. France 10, S. Muter 8, J. D. Iremonger 6. Ellis Goodin 5, F. J. Dillon 4, B. H. Ginger 3, W. and J. Spackmau 3, T. W. Barnes 2, J. Standen 2, A. Oliver 2. H. Madeley 2, J. Billing, ton 3, W. A. Boyes. 2, R. J. Chapman 2, and Miss W. Candy. J. Thomasea. Mrs J. George, W. Eayner, H. McPhee. Mrs Lightfoot, E. Eagle, junr., and Miss Wendon, 1 each. PIGEONS. The pigeons shown were neither numerous nor of high quality, and the judge (Mr M. C. Clark, of Wellington) showed his discrimination by declining to make first awards in several classes. F. J. France (Wellington) won two firsts and four SOQ >nds, J. M. Nicholls six firsts, V. and H. Billington one, and H. F. Allen one. x PIGS. Mr J. Jarvis, of Rongotea, had a number of excellent pigs to judge. Championship certificates weto given to J. Stauden (Berkshire sow, 12 months and over), W. J. Murphv (Tamworth boar 13 months and over), Thomas Harvey (Yorkshire boar, 12 months and over), and R. B. Sayer (Yorkshire sow, over 9 and under 12 months). The winners of first prizes are R. Goodin 2. G. Sievers 2, E, B. Sayer aiwi J. J. Hadley. DOGS. Firsts were won bv J. E. Nicol, L. S. Nicol. S. Willoughby, -F. H. Eofe, C.

11. Gayfor, A. Doyle. H. Catt, H. Morris. J. E. La Roche, H. Madeley. R. Handcock, H. W, Percy, T. 11. Hughey A. Cooper. Mrs T. J. Rathbone. PRODUCE, INDUSTRIES, ETC. Home-made and home baked b r Miss McGuckin; home-made bread made bv girl under fifteen years, Miss G. Martin; home-made scones, Mrs T. P. Firman; scones made by girl under fifteen years. Miss J. Welch; x jo ' v ’dered butter. Mrs S. Garritv and Miss Grace Davison; fresh butter,‘Mrs J. Billington; butter tor export, Airs A. i-iae; lane.v "Mrs A. /-Ire-'© (coloured), Parkvale Dair# Company, 92$ points; factory cheese (White), Taratahi factory cheese’ ("New' Zealand Times*' gold medal), Parkvale Dairy Company, 92 points; honey, Mrs W Liddington; hand-knitted *o-ks »>Mu. Mrs ,\. K )'olson, ribbed. Mrs N. P. Pblson; preserved fruits, Mrs W. Abbott; hens' eggs, Mrs W. Abbott; ham, E. Smith; flitch of "bacon, E. Smith. COMPETITIONS. Walking Match for Horses.—Miss Y.' Sutherland's Mahomet, 1; J. S. Parson’s Darkie, 2. Trotting Horse (ridden).—W. .D. Watson's Auctioneer, 1; Dr Johnston's Dentist. 2. Trotting Horse in Harness.—W. D. Watson's Auctioneer, 1; H. Willis's Maori, 2. unving competition.—D. J. Grant's Rex, 1; 11. McPhee's Mona, 2. Leaping Match for Ponies.—G. W. Wh’teman's Tim,. 31 points, 1; H. Feast's Nikau, 32 points, 2; E. W. Whiteman's Cockie, 37 ponts, 3. Hunters' Competition.—G. Shaw's Merrylegs, 50 points. 1; F. Hill's The Gun-« ner. 48 points. 2; Mies Reynolds's King Jimmy. 46 points, 3. IMPLEMENTS. TRADE SHOWS, ETC. The display of implements was small, owing to a compact between manufacturers to limit their exhibitions—presumably on the score of expense. Levin and Company showed woolpacks, turnip and grass seeds, manures, wire, wines and spirits, groceries, etc.; Jenkineon ! and Co., motor bicycles and accessories; , E. Reynolds and Co., bicycles and accessories; the Dresden Piano Company, pianos and organs; the W.V.C.A., groceries, and various other commodities; the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Gascoigne wool press, cream separators, and churns, Murbon (and. McDougall's sheep dips, etc. A number of others mad© displays, all reflecting considerable credit on the industrial capabilities of the province and the colony. TIMARU SHOW. PRESS ASSOCIATION. TIMARU. October 26. The second day of the Tim am Agricultural and Pastoral Association's show was held to-day in very bad weather. The attendance was email. In draught stallions, Dalmuir Prince obtained first prize, and was champion. The champion mare was W. Butterick's Countess. Gipsy King was first and champion in thoroughbred stallions, and Mamorino King in carriage stallions. In the hackney stallion class, J. WitheU's two imported horses Defender 11. and Lordesborough were placed first and second respectively. In the afternoon, the attendance was about 2500. Exhibits of machinery and implements were very few, owing to an agreement among makers and agents not to show; but the American Harvester Company disregard the agreement, and sent some exhibits. The show of cattle was very poor except, in fat bullocks. The show of pigs was very good, three or four Christchurch breeders competing. Light horses, hackneys, troopers, and lumpers were strong features, and excellent specimens were paraded. A buck-jumping competition was provided.