A. AND P. SNOW.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume L, Issue 16570, 28 October 1924, Page 11

A. AND P. SNOW.

THIS AFTERNOON’S PROCEEDINGS,

Ihe Poverty Bay A. and P. Association’s animal show was continued af the Park racecourse this afternoon, splendid weather conditions prevailing. There was a gratifying attendance, and proceedings passed off smoothie. Jumping competitions engaged public attention throughout the afiernoon, and afforded an excellent display.

The catering for the show was in the capable hands of Mr. 0. Ferguson, who also conducted several refreshment booths on the grounds. Later results were COMPETITIONS. (hiss 360.—Jumping competition for maidens (46 entries): Leo Fitzgerald's b g Kaiser (owner), 1; R. G. ./line's Satan (owner), 2; Mrs. ,T. Jobson's I) g Paddy (,Tobson), 3. The jumping was good, and U,? riding particularly so in flip ease, ol Ihe three first placed horses. Class o64.—Leaping match for ponies. To he ridden by hoys and girls under 15 : A. Dodds’ h m Betty, 1 and cup; A. Pittar’s ch g Pluto, 2; Miss N. GrahAm’s Flirt, 3 ; W. Mac Lean’s gr g Sandy, h.c. Special prize for best girl rider ' was awarded to Miss Rutledge. Class 36(.—Harness Horse (pace and style (6 entries) : O'. Hansen’s hr g All Ever, 1: A. J). Tarr’s b m Miss Marvin, 2.

PRODUCE, Class 339. —New potatoes (11 entries) : H. Currie 1, W. Dailey 2. W. I). Bell 3. Class 340. —Collection of new pots toes (8 entries) : W. Dailey 1 and 2, 11. Currie 3, D. P. Smith h.c. Gauss 341.—Oranges, locally grown (8 entries) : Mrs. K, Syines 1 and 2, Ken Cameron 3. Class 342.—Marmalade oranges, locally grown (3 entries): J. 0. Hardy I.' Class 343.—Lemons, locally grown (18 entries): Mrs. J. R. Read 1, J. U Hardy 2, T. Morgan 3, Airs. Alice Lloyd h.c. t Class a 45. —Cobs of maize (8 entries) : N. G. Bo'iitho 1 and 2, Frank McCullough 3. .and 1 h.c.. Ken Cameron h.c. SHEEP DOG TRIAL. Cue of tho most interesting events of (lie day was the sheep dog trial, which drew forth 14 entries. The competitors came. Imm all parts of the district, including Opotiki and Wairoa, and some of Poverty Bay s leading dogs were seen in action. The lest given, pulling, driving and yarding was a severe one,' in that very lew of the competing dogs had ever tried to do if before. There was, however, some very good work, and although only a few competitors were actually; successful in yarding their sheep, the majority of the runs showed tho dogs R> be thoroughly capable. The time allowed lor yarding was eight minutes, and several of the competitors would have yarded but for Ui e fact, that the lime was | insufficient.

I bo pulling, driving, and yarding competition tor sheep dogs, which drew toi ib 14 entries, was watched through, out with the greatest of interest. Only hve of the competing dogs yarded their sheep, but p'liiiit'lic'aJly a,II gave, fine exhibitions’, and the; winning dogs would equal any to be found in New Zealand, line judge, Mr A. Anderson, expressed himself as being well satisfied with the work. The winning dog, MV Parkinson s .Isruco, had put up a very fine performance, and had given an exhibition the equal cf any he hud seen. The. other uinning dogs had also done well. Several of tho competitors who failed to yard their sheep put, up very good rifiis, and ware only unfortunate in not being able to complete. A noticenfolc' leal-tire of ilie work done' had been the exceli'E'iif. command of the dogs. Some were inclined to bo just a little raoli, but tho majority had pulled well and shown good style. The rc-suets of the trial wore : M. Pa.rk.ili soil's Bruce, 56 points 1. . Q. Williams’ Wren, 54 points, 2. A. Alicißae’s (lien, 53 points, 3 A, IS, Hiowson’s Tyne, 49 points, 4. TR ADE EXHIBITS. Air. A. L. Walker’s exhibit is of interest ehieflv to farmers and honsewivefi. Tlie.ro is a fine display of farm disinfectants, paints, etc.., and household mops, polishes, and suchlike. The Safonia disinfectant cleaner, which is prominently displayed, attracted the attention of flic farming section, its also! did the Mamnius fluid for the treatment ol chilled 1 and bruised udders in cows, 'lids is claimed to be a certain cure, and has proved invaluable to dairymen. Tho KolacLiis dairy (.’leaner and steriliser is another commodity which every farmer should have in stock. Dairy White disinfectant paint, which is suited to all purposes lo which other paint is put. is another boon to fanners and can bci list'd at a third of (lie cost of other brands. A feature of the booth, which was of great interest, lo housewives was (he Nightingale mop, which is a remarkable invention. This mop can be taken to nieces in a- moment and tho fringe washed. When tho fringe is worn out it can he replaced at a, minimum gif cost without the expense of purchasing a. new mop. The Nightingale polish suitable for furniture, floors, and automobiles is another interesting feature on show. , SIDESHOWS. Never before have the sideshows been reen in such profusion as this year, and tho children had a very wide choice to make when electing how to spend their nimble shillings. Prominent on the grounds was Mirano’s variety show, which did excellent business throughout and proved one of the most popular features of the clay. The aerial, torpedo Hunts raised the hair of the juveniles and caused many an astonishing gasp on tho part of tho adults. A freak horse proved another popular item, the tent being crowded during the afternoon. Pongey, a weird animal from the jungles of Brazil, proved well worthy of inspection, and Afollv, the missing link, was very popular with young and old alike. Her almost human antics drew forth rounds of applause. Her items ivere-sup-ported by a large .troupe of other

monkeys. • A m-erry-go-round did good business, while lions, tigers and a. wild man, together with vaudeville and other variety shows completed a very wide range of entertainments. In addition' to these there were all kinds of hall and dart games, all of which attracted, considerable attention and provided much amusement for young and eld alike.

STATE FORESTRY SERVICE. The New Zealand 'Slate Forlstrv Service o booth i; t one that should be visited by all farmers. Air. H. A. Goudie and * *>o oilicers ot the service are in attendance to give any necessary advice. The .service is engaged in propaganda work al. present, and is dislrinding a large amount ol literature on the siibpeet of tree. planting, and is also distributing specimens of durable hardwoods grown in New Zealand. To date 43,000 acres linvo_ been planted at Rotorua by the Service, and these plantations are all thriving. Since the policy was first adopted ol encouraging tree planting by selling p'lanls, Irom seven to eight nniliou seedlings have been sold, two million having been sold this year, while orders for a further two million for next year are already in hand with orders still going up rapidly.