MANAWATU SHOW.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5737, 4 November 1905, Page 3

MANAWATU SHOW.

THE PEOPLE’S DAY. A RECORD GATHERING. (From Our Special Reporter.) PALMERSTON, November 3. In spite of the heavy rain that has fallen each night daring this week, the weather has kept up during each nay, and thorn has boon nothing to mar the success of the show from the point of view of the general public. The attendance yesterday, as already stated, was a record for a second day. Them were considerably over ton thousand people on tho ground, and tho takings were £324, an increase of £B2 on last year’s. To-day there is another record crowd. There were over three hundred more visitors from Wellington'by tho Manawatu line than last year, and the number of members’ subBiription tickets, viz., 1400, is ISO in excess of last year’s. Some further results of judging have been received. DRAUGHT HORSES.

Tho host pair of horses for ploughfug is F. A. Drerner’s bays Joe and Glennie, which have won everything they entered for. Gamma n and Co. being second, and Muni, Cottrell and Co. third. Tho same pairs were first and second for lorry teams, with Munt, Cottrell and Co.’s Nell and Nuggets third. Glennie and Joe were again placed first and second in tho working class for spring cart or express, Palmerston North Gas Company being third. Tho best tradesmen’s light horse in regular work is J. R. Graham’s, F. J. Sheppard’s being second. Gamman and Co.’s Hoclton won a special prize as tho host three-year-old gelding, and tho same owner's Kairanga as the best walking horso in the heavy working horse class, in which Glennie won the prize. Joe and Glennie wore the only two horses shown by Mr F. A. Broiner, of Normanby, but they simply scooped tho pool, bringing Mr Bremer tho prize for most points in draughts. His score was 4-1.

Championships—H. Campbell’s colt Just-in-Tirae, by Crown Reef—Dneh■nss, bred by G. Carey, was declared champion entire; anti A. Alexander’s Marcellas, by Knight of the Thistle— Gatly Erskino, reserve. F. A. Bremer's Glennie, by Glcngylo, was named champion mare, with It. Tanner’s black filly Misti McAulay, by Here ward the Saxon —Maggie McAulay reserve. Gamma.ii and Co.’s Sir Joseph was declared the champion gelding, and F. A. Bremer’s Joo reserve. In the lady hunters’ competition the three placed horses, Utah, Cinders, and Trafalgar, were all ridden by Miss Campbell, of Wanganui, who was accorded a great ovation -when she received tho prizes. The Premier personally presented tho prize gained by G. L. Sunderland’s weight-carrying hack Tho Juggler. The judge said he had never seen a better liorso of the class. CHAMPION PIG. Slack Bros.’ breeding sow Empress Queen, which won tho sow championship, also carried off tho special prize for the test pig on the ground. It was bred by tho exhibitors. INVENTION PRIZE. Messrs Baldwin and Rayward gave a special prize, to bo awarded to tho patentee of the most meritorious invention relating to implements or machinery. This was awarded to Messrs Barraud and Abraham for an. improved plough wheel with a bearing invented by William Brew, a Christchurch engineer, SOME MORE STALLS. Amongst the permanent stalls there Is a very fine display of pianos, pianolas, and accessories by the Wellington Piano Co. Tho Hammond Typewriter Co. and the Rouse and Harrell Co. are also among the Wellington exhibitors. Mr P. Robert, of Palmerston North, has a comprehensive and highly interesting display of Masonic regalia and army and navy gold braid and lace work. Tile Kaiapoi Woollen Co. lias a large display of its rugs and woollens. But the most comprehensive display in the show is that of the United Farmers’ Co-operativo Association, which covers a, largo space in -tho industrial exhibition hall. Alongside this is one almost as ■ striking by the Hawke’s Bay Soap and Tannery Co., of Awatoto, Hawke’s Bay. There are three excellent exhibits of dairy requisites, made respectively by the Crown Separator Co., the Alfa Laval Agency, and Mr Charles Dahl (the Perfect separator). Tho Power potato-sprayer, exhibited by tho Department of Agriculture, was shown in action this afternoon, and attracted considerable attention- It sprays five rows at once, and one man only is required to drive and attend to the machine. The spray will bo exhibited at Christchurch, Wanganui, and ■Auckland shows.

The gathering of press representatives at the show was one of the largest ever recorded in the colony. This morning there was a meeting of journalists for the purpose of presenting to tho president of the association (Mr M. Cohen) and tho secretary (Mr J. C. Lane) an expression, of their appreciation of tho facilities afforded and the courtesy extended to them. POULTRY ASSOCIATION FIXTURES The fixtures of the North Island Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association, which wore published to-day, have been revised. They are now as follows:—Woodvillo. Juno 0; Auckland, June 14th, loth, 16th; Ekotahuna, Juno 14th, 15th; Manawatu, Juno 20th, 21st. 22nd; Waihi, June 27th, 28th; Wellington, Juno 28th, 29th, 30th; New Plymouth, Juno 20th, 30th; Wanganui, July 4th. oth; Newton, July 6th, 7th; Pahiatua, July 10th, 11th; Podding, July 12th, 13th; Alastertoii, July 17th, 18th; Hawora, July 18th, 19th; Gisborne, July 10th, 20th; J)i(nuevirko, July 20th, 21st; Napier. July 24th, 25th; Hastings, July 27th, 28th. PARADE OF STOCK.

At 1.30 a grand parade of all cattle and horses was held, the following being tho order of the procession:—Bulls, cows, horses, mares, draught

stallions, draught mares, draught harness horses, ponies, saddle horses, harness horses. This parade was a very fine sight, A small trick pony in the proceesion performed a “cake walk half-way round the ring, and the cheering from tiio huge crowd was deafening. THE COMPETITIONS. Tho principal competitions reserved for to-day. and the various events were keenly contesled. Tho leaping competition for pomes, fourteen bauds and under, ridden by i boys under filteen years, attracted fourteen entries, out of which twelve started. Tho ponies on the whole were a very fine selection, and showed much cleverness, negotiating obstacles as high as themselves. Much amusement was caused by tho antics of G. O Neill s Samlow. Tins is a trick pony which has attracted a good deal of attention by performing ’’cake walks’ and other fantastic dances both in the grounds and public streets. Tho little fcllow would go at full stretch to tho obstacles,' and then stop dead, _ usually baulking twice, and then leaping over almost at a standstill. Needless to say, ho was not placed. Maurice RirchIcy received an ovation for his clever riding. Ho lost his stirrup at tho fust fence and was almost thrown; but remained his seat in a brilliant manner, famaiti Pot aim’s gray Rata,by Black Diamond-Daisy, bred by Nikcui totaka and ridden by Lindsay Bull, non the first prize. This pony was one o tho .smallest in tho competition, ami showed good quality, and went over tho jumps in a clever manner. Tho ladies' driving competition also attracted fourteen entrants, the lair Hex showing much skid in handling uic rihhaiis. Mrs I*. S. Mcßae again aon the lirvst prize, an honour she seen rod last year. Tho award was allotted her for speed and style. She drove round tho ring in thirty-live seconds a few seco ahead of the others. Miss A G Robertson, who was awarded second plane was nut far behind in points, but her'' horeo look three or four seconds longer to negotiate the ring. Miss A. K. Hankins received tim’d prize. The competition for best lady rider was well contested, thirteen ladies entering. Miss J. Campbell, who is well known on thus coast, ivas awarded fn.it and special in tho section. &ho wore reform ” drc«i, as did several other competitors, but Miss Campbell has won prizes in ordinary side-saddle attiro at other shows. Miss L. C. Moor© and Miev Reynolds tied for second place The judges could not separate them, although they rode each other’s heroes for a test. The prize-money for second and third was, Uicrefnie, divided. Miss E. Bannister, who rode a young grey horso, was within an ace of securing a place,_ only losing by tho narrow margin of one point. There were twenty-six horses out for tho hunters’ competilion for tho Challenge Cup presented by tho ladies of Manawatu and Raugitikc). In the first, round, I. Noake’s Mignon, W. J. Bartlett« Utah, J. H. MacNivens Pickpocket. W, D. Watson’s Yeast, and K J. Cameron’s Scnorita singled themselves out from tho ruck. Pickpocket and Senorita took things very sweetly, especially tho former, hut in the second round ho rapped on two or three hurdles, and Yeast heat him for tho prize, with Mignon third. There were seven mounted rifle sections in tho Lloyd-Lindsay competition. Pahiatua No. 1, in charge of SergeantMajor Sweeney, went round very evenly, losing no time in mounting and dismounting, or in forming. The second section from the same corps, under Corporal J. AlcTavish, junr., lost an empty horso at a hurdle. The Manawatu Mounted Rifles, Sergeant Lovelock, made tho first really good circuit, and the FeiUling sections, which were splendidly horsed, and were commanded by Sergeant Stevens and Sergeant-Major Ranby, got round almost without fault. Tho points were- as follows: —Manawatu Mounted Riles 66, FeUding Mounted Rifles (Stevens) 66, Feilding Mounted Rifles (Ranby) 66, Hawke’s Bay Mounted Rifles 6,2, Alexandra Mounted Rifles 53, Pahiatua Mounted Rifles (Sweeney) 54, Pahiatua Mounted Rifles (McTavislO 42. Tho times of the three first sections were; —Feilding (Ranby) 4min 31 2-ssec, Feilding (Stevens) smin 3 2-sscc, Manawatu oinin 10 2-sscc. By an error in the announcement, the winning section was omitted, and the award was made: Feilding Mounted Rifles (Stevens) 1, Manawatu 2, Alexandra 3. The winners, whoever they may bo, get the challenge cup and £2O, tho points being equal. Tho award was practically made on the times. In the judging competition for young farmers, one award (the Romney judging) has been announced, the placed men wore;—G. A. Wheeler, Waituna West; J. D. Buiek, junr., Palmerston North; Norman Bryant, Fitzherbcrt.

NOTES. Mr A. McFarlane, who judged the Ayrshire cattle, is of opinion that this breed is specially suited for tho Mana’watu, which is essentially a dairy district. He says Ayrshires require less food than shorthorns, and are more adapted to the cold winter than Jersey cattle, which he thinks to be too delicate for the district. He admits the Jerseys are richer in milk as a rule, and produce more butter-fat provided the weather is not cold. “Ayrshires aro more hardy, and I am sure breeders will go in for them, as they can bo milked nearly all the 3’car round.” Ho expressed himself pleased with the young stock, which show a lot of quality. “An Ayrshire cow,” he remarked, “ should pay for herself in milk at between four and five years of age.” Mr A. McCallum, president of the Marlborough Agricultural and Pastoral Association, speaking to a “ Times ” reporter, said tho Palmerston show compared favourably with that of Canterbury, tho general arrangements being far superior. Ho thinks, however, that tho southern stock exhibits ' are superior, tho sheep being shown in greater variety. There were over one hundred Marlborough people at the show. The crowd on the ground to-day was estimated at between 23,000 and 24,000. Tho receipts for this year and last are as follows; 1904 1905 £ £ Stands and gates ... 1,137 1,283 Members’ subscriptions 1,303 1461 Total 2,439 2,744 Tho increase this year is £304.