MANAWATU A. A P. SHOW.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume V, Issue 572, 19 November 1897, Page 2

MANAWATU A. A P. SHOW.

President: Mr A. Mell&rdy, Vice-presidents, Messrs C. Dunk, J. T. Dalrymple, H. Gillies and It. S. Abraham ; Hon. Treasurer, Mr J. M. Johnston ; Secretary, Mr D. A. Watts.

The weather for the first day was perfect in the forenoon, though towards the afternoon, ,while the Governor was on the ground, it lowered ominously, and many were the apprehensions expressed and felt as to what it might he on the morrow.

Speaking generally of the exhibits of stock, it may he safe to allirm that no better class of sheep, cattle draft horses have ever previously been brought together at an A. and P. Show in the North Island. The high quality was the admiration of visitors from all parts of the colony, and a prominent resident of Ilawko’s Bay had frankly to admit that the Hastings Show “ was out of it ” after this.

Of course it is to be admitted that Hawke’s Bay carried off the principal honors in many of the classes, and that if Hawke’s Bay breeders had held aloof, or elected to exhibit at Wellington instead of Palmerston North, the Show would have been robbed of a good deal of the high quality which elicited so much admirationem the part of visitors. The exhibits of implements also were also unusually numerous and of exceptional quality, and it was a frequent subject of comment how rapidly the Palmerston Show was approaching in the matter of number, quality and variety of implements, the exhibits in that class to be seen at the metropolitan shows of the North Island.

The increased area of and many improvements effected to the ground elicited general appreciation, and the arrangements generally speaking were all that could be desired.

A decided improvement was the placing of seats about the ground, which were largely taken advantage of. The vehicles were greatly admired, there being all kinds, from a heavy waggon or dray, to the neatest, daintiest little trap, besides some very stylish dogcarts for one and a pair of horses.

The industrial exhibits were decidedly good. Among them, one that attracted a good deal of attention, was a couple of patent open-fire cooking ranges, exhibited by Mr George Marley, of Pabiatua, which possess several special features, Besides being a capital cooking range, supplied with plate and dish rack, oven and boiler, there is the further advantage of its being easily converted into a large open grate, around which the family can sit and enjoy the fire on a winter’s evening. As a rule the ordinary cooking range is made solely for that purpose, and the feature of comfort as well as utility is too often overlooked. But Mr Marley appears to have contrived and built a range that will be thoroughly effective for cooking purposes and the general uses of the kitchen, and will have the further advantage of being capable of being used as a “ fireside ” as well. This is the first year that Mr Marley has exhibited in Palmerston, having on two previous years started to come to the Palmerston Show with that object in view, but on each occasion his exhibits having been disposed of to purchasers, who insisted on having delivery at once.

One very great advantage in these ranges is their large fire-box capacity, it being possible to use wood as gre at a length as 3 feet 6 inches, thus effecting a saving in axe work. The ranges shewn were built in with bricks and had a mantel - piece attached, and were really very handsomely finished and possessed a very handsome appearance. I heard many express surprise that such creditable workmanship could be executed in a comparatively speaking, a small town like Pabiatua. for the local industries of which the rangos in question spoke eloquently. I was examining the rangos, and Mr Marley was explaining to me their special features, who should approach but a settler who had bought one of the very ranges some three years ago, and who roadily expressed his entire satisfaction with it in every respect.

Mr Marley also (as agent) exhibited a number of the celebrated Oliver Ploughs, for which it is claimed that it is tho most successful plough yet introduced. They are specially for garden and small section cultivation, and the exhibitor holds a number of testimonials certifying to their usefulness and efficiency. These implements possess a number of special features, through which it is claimed for them that for general purposes they cannot be excelled. Included in Mr Marley's exhibits was also an iron ago cultivator, which appears to bo completely adapted to tbo various needs of the farmer, being a thorough pulveriser, and also capable of quick conversion to a variety of combinations. It is claimed for it that it is the strongest and steadiest horse boo made, and is adjustable in both pitch and angle of cuts I need scarcely add that Mr Marley's exhibits were surrounded all day by a number of interested persons, to whom the exhibitor courteously explained the working of tho several implements, slid the construction of bis patont open lire cooking ranges. With regard to the last mentioned, I had almost forgotten to mention that ono special feature is the construction of tho w alls and top, which are formed of sand confined between plates of iron. When the sniul becomes thoroughly heated, the warmth is retained as in a brick oven, imparting that particularly sweet flavour to the bread or any other article of food cooked in it that it is generally claimed that nothing but a bakers’ oven can produce. Among other industrial and agricultural exhibits were dairying implements in extensive variety, wool presses, windmills of many designs, I’iercy l making machine, spray pumps manual and horse power, Hosking’s garden cultivators, garden ploughs, patent horse holder, stump-puller, seed-sowers, lawn-mowers, timber and lifting jacks, turnip-pulper, root-slicer. seed-cleaner, corn-crusher, with numerous other exhibits of a similar class.

With regard to tho sheep exhibits most of them wore of exceptionally high quality. For Lincoln rams, til) - month and upwards, Mr T. Tanner, Hastings, was awarded Ist,

2nd, and 3rd prizes, the same exhibitor getting the same awards for one ewe 13 months and under. John Rayner and Sons, Masterton, being similarly awarded for pen of three rams, 18-mouth and under. ror Lincoln ewe over 18 - month and under 30, and the other classes of Lincolns, Messrs John Raynor an 1 Sons, Hon. J. D. Ormond, and 1. Tanner divided the principal honors among them. For Romney Marsh in the wool there was keen competition in the various classes. The principal prizetakers were Messrs W. B. Allen ( Wairarapaq G. Wheeler ! Ilalconibe), D. Rowland, R. H. McKenzie (Hawke’s Bay), J. O. Batchelor

(Palmerston North). In Cotswolds, Mr 11. F. Davidson (Levin) swept the board, getting Ist and 2nd in every class except for ram any age, the second pria® lor which was awarded to Mr T. Fisher (Kereru). In Border Leicesters, the Hon. J. D. Ormond was awarded Island 2nd all through, some exhibits by Mr Gower (Manukau) being very highly commended. In English Leicesters, Mr P. C. Threlkeld, the well-known breeder, residing at Inglewood, Flaxton, Christchurch, carried off the principal honours. The other principal prizewinner wa3 Mr G. U. Black (Awapuni, Palmerston), Mr T. Tanner’s exhibits being very highly commended.

In Shropshire Downs, honors were divided between Mr S. J. Mullins and J. H. Hanking, both of Palmerston North. In South Down rams Mr G. Wheeler was awarded Ist and 2nd, Mr S. R. Lancaster’s exhibit being commended.

In Hampshire Downs in the wool, Messrs John Raynor and Sons bad it altogether their own way, getting Ist and 2nd in every class except that of ram of any age, in which Mr S. R. Lancaster took second honors.

In the class for fat sheep there was keen competition, the principal winners being Messrs S. R. Lancaster, Thomson Bros. (Awahurit, G. M. Slack, J. Troup (Woodville,, F. Perry (Fitzherbert) and J. 0. Bachelor. In fat lambs in the wool the chief prize winners were Messrs Lancaster, Thompson Bros., G. H. Gower and F. S. Mcßae.

There was a very good show of pigs, but the prizes were principally conferred to the exhibits of Messrs G. M. Slack, G. E. Rhodes i Ellesmere, Canterbury), S. R. Lancaster, W. Lovelock, L. Holder I Glenwood and E. White (Palmerston).

In Shorthorn cattle Mr A. Mcllardy took all the principal prizes, his three-year-old bull taking Ist and champion, and also second prizes. In two-year-old bulls the same exhibitor took Ist prize, Mount Herbert Estate, Waipukurau, very highly commended. For yearling bull, Mr McHardy was again awarded first honors, Mount Herbert Estate 2nd and Mr R. B. Pearoe, Kakarumea, very highly commended. The same exhibitors again divided the honors among them for shorthorn cow, of any age, m calf or calf at foot, or has calved, and for heifer calved since July Ist, 1895, and for best pen of three shorthorn heifers under 15 months, Mr McHardy taking Ist and 2nd in nearly evrey case.

In Herefords, the principal prize winners were Messrs G. Wheeler, Buchanan and Levett . Feildiug) and F. L. Jackson (Palmerston -. In Polled Angus, the prizes were confined to the following exhibitors : Messrs W. Douglas i Napier), W. A. Keiller ißangitikei , J. T. Dalrymple i Rangitikei l. New Zealand and Australian Land Company, and L. Holden (Glenwood). In Ayrshire?, there were not many exhibitors, tlie principle prize-win-ners being Messrs S. V. Burridge (Lower Hutt i, H. Waldegrove (Palmerston) and S. W. Luxford iAwapuni).

In Jerseys and Aldnerneys there was also limited competition, and the following were the prize winners : Messrs A. S. Baker -2-year bull. Ist and champion), F. E. Watson (Palmerston), G. Kirton (Feilding), A. Dernier (Feilding), J. C. Nathan and James Miller (Palmerston). The following champion award? were also made:—Mr A. W. Mcllardy's shorthorn roan bull •• Belinda Duke of Derremut XL.” : Mr G. Wheeler's Hereford, “ Lyre Bird”; Mr G. Wheeler’s cow “ Princess II ” ; and Mr W. A. Kciller’s Polled Angus black yearling bull “ New Year's Gift.” HORSES. There was a very fair show of thoroughbreds, and au especially fine stamp of draught horses. Among tho prizewinners in thoroughbreds were Mr Mcßetb.a “ Handsome Jack” (by St. Lcger—Radiant Ist and champion, and Mr Penman's •• Bay King.” Among tlie other prize-winners were Messrs D. Fraser. Kilsby, J. A. Hawke, A. Laiug, 11. G. B. Murfit, N. Christiansen. P. J. Henley, J. Hurley, S. Standen, J. D. Rainie. Draught horses were both numerous and excellent in quality. In stallions over four years, Mr J. Cottenaeks' “ The McGregor” was awarded 1-t and champion, Mr D. Mitchell’s “ Glcngylo” 2nd, Mi H. McDonald’.- “ l!ob Boy ” 3rd, Mr B. Hammond's “ Manager ” highly commended and Mr D. Grant's “ Clydesdale Hero ” very highly commended. Among other prize winners were Messrs Bremer iWaverley . Bend, II (Wanganui), J. 11. Williams (T» Ante). O'Connor (Palmerston i, llastic (Mama), Rhodes (Waitatara). F. J. Nathan, s. K. lanmaler ana D. Cook-1 y ) Palmerston i. .1. Kind.ill Pease (tlawera). Chas. Hull il’eiUl mg), .1. O. Batchelor and W. Dobbs (Palmerston). Mr J. A Williams mare “ Emerald ' (by The British Lion -Topsyi was adjudged champion in her class. rONY CLASS. Section 27—Entire pony, 1 ( bands and under. B. Cobb's Duke of Ma/eppa. by Duke of Edinburgh, 1. t oulau's Dandy, by Prince Charlie Topsy. 2. Section 23—Pony mare or gelding, over 13 not exceeding 11. A. S. linker’s Daisy, 1. AIISCCLLANKOr?. Tilting at the ring.— It. McKenzie 1, 11. Gillies 2, Nilson 3. N. Berquist I. Eighteen competitor-. Chopping Competition. After a splendid contest the winner came I out in I>. 11. Briggs, whose stylo was greatly admired. Sawing Competition.—This was won by Aiding and Curtis.

Leaping Competition for Pomes. A. S. Baker’s 1, R. S. Abraham’s 2, A. 8. Baker's 3. Leaping Competition.—P. Wolton's Thornton 1, N. Mcßae's Rambler 2, J. Rulherfurd's Butcher 3. Tandem Driving Competition A. S. Baker's 1, G. Green's 2, L. G. West's 8. rsi rum association. Palmerston N., This Day. Although the weather was threatening and a strong gale blowing the attendance on the Showground yesterday is estimated at 18,000. Mr McHardy, Hawkes's Bay, wou Barraud and Abraham's cup for the largest number of points in Shorthorns, which now become- Lis property. Tanner, Uawke'a Bay, secured the £SO points prize in long woolled rams ; and Allen, Wairarapa, the £SO points prize for Romney;.