AWARDS.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LI, Issue 16870, 27 October 1925, Page 8

AWARDS.

HORSES. The judging of the horse classes was followed with much interest, the various classes being divided over four rings. Entries generally were good, particularly in the hack and pony classes. The judging commenced promptly, and was carried out expeditiously, although in a number of cases the riders did not give the assistance which might have been expected of them. One particularly interesting feature of the horse classes was the success which attended the Society’s first attempt to create a separate section for polo ponies. In one of these classes there were 14 entries and in the other 13, and the competition resulted in. some particularly good and interesting lifting. Two classes for hunters were decided this morning, there, being some good riding ami jumping in each, LIGHT. Class 2-1. —Pony stallion. 14 hands and under (3 entries) :J. Richardson, bay stallion Clyde, 1; A. L. Butterworth, dim Twilight, 2; Geo. L’Heullior. blk Gundy, j. BLOOD. Class 14.—Filly, colt or gcldiug, yearling, bred in the Counties of Cook, Waikohu, Uawa, or Waiapu (7 entries): H. Moore, bay filly Red Edna, J; C. Morse, eh colt, 2, G. Carrington, ; bay eolt, 3. Class If). —Fillv, colt, or gelding, vearling (6 entries): H. Moore, bay filly Miss Edna, 1; C, Morse, ch colt, 2; G. Carrington, bay eolt, 3. Class Hi.—Colt, 2 years old (one entry): I’. J. Colbert, black colt, 1. Class 17.-—-Filly or gelding, 2 years old (one entry): F. Tolcrton, hr gelding Kinsel, 1. SADDLE AND HARNESS HORSES.

Class 25.—Weight-carrying Hack (10 entries): Mrs A. L. Jamieson, bay gelding Satan, 1; F. B. Caleot, bay gelding Waimana, 2; J. Andrew, black gelding Rainbow, 3. Class 27.—Light-weight Hack, up to 11 stone (23 entries): F. Gaddum, ch. mare Lucy, I; L. G. Woodward, black mare Shiela, 2; H. B. Drummond, grey gelding Voltore, 3. Class 31.—Hack, suitable for station work (14 entries): D. Briant, bay gelding Michael, 1; W. G. Sherratt, bay gelding The Whip, 2, 0. Hansen, bay gelding Lone Star, 3; Mrs. A. W. Spence, iron gelding Togo, 4. (Hass 32.—Maiden Hack (25 entries): J. Jobson, bay gelding Wild Bill, 1; L. H. Coop, brn gelding Southern Light, 2; L. H. Coop, bay gelding Barricade, 3

Class 35.—Horse, suitable lor a hunter, capable of carrying 14 stone or over (13 entries): Mrs. J. Jamjeson, Satan, 1; J. Jobson, bay gelding Wild Bill, 2; Leo. Fitzgerald, bay gelding Kaiser, 8. Class 3ft.—Horse, suitable for a hunter, capable of carrying 11 stone or over (25 entries): Mrs. E. Symes, bay gelding Masefield, l; Pittar and Stovcll, ch gelding Sylvia King, 2; Mrs. A. L. Jamieson, black gelding Jack Johnson, 3; Miss P. Mander, cli gelding Chieftain, 4. PONY.

Class 37.—Pony, 12 hands and under (4 entries): Mrs Buckland, brown gelding Tibby, 1; Harry Coleman, brown gelding Robin, 2; Geo. Brown, blk in Trixy, 3. Class 38. —Pony, over 12 hands and under 13 hands (6 entries): W. McLean, grey gelding Sandy, 1; Harry lligney, blk m Remembrance, 2; IC. Malone, brown mare Hiko, 3.

Class 39.—Pony, 13 hands and up to 13.2 (4 entries): Alex. Ingram, brn gelding Happy Jack, 1; Clarence Cook, bay roan gelding Paddy, 2; L. Dods, ch. mare Ngatapa, 3. Class 40—Pony, over 13.2 and up to 14 hands (10 entries): N. Graham, bay mare Flirt, 1; H. E. Miller, bile mare Queen, 2; L. Jcx-Blukc, brown gelding Tuna, 3. LIGHT HARNESS. Class 41.—Cob, 14 hands to 14.3 (7 entries): O. Hansen, hay gelding Lone Star, 1; A. D. Shut-riff, brown guiding Micky, 2; D. Ross, ch mare Rose, 3. Class 42. —Pony, suitable for polo, 15 hands and uuilcr, up to 13 stoue (13 entries): W. W. Sherratt, bra marc Tin-ip, 1; F. She mil, blk mare Heather. 2; J. Jobson, brown gelding Leo, 3; Robt. K. Murphy, cli mare Fire Spark, 4.

Class 43. —Pony, suitable for polo (14 entries): ,W/W. Sherratt, brown mare Thrip, 3; J. Jobson, brown mare Trixie, 2; F. E. Humphreys, eh gelding Summer Lightning, J. Class 17. —Maiden harness horse (light), 13.:) and upwards (ti entries): W. 11. Volte, hay gelding Picnic, 1; J. G. MeCliskie, blue grey marp Blue Bell, 2; R. C. Murphy, grey mare Wi, :t.

Class 48.—Single Harness Horse, 14.2 and under 15 hands (5 entries): Chas. Class 51. —Pony, driven by a lady, 13.2 and under (4 entries): Jt. J. MeLclland, eh mare Mona, 1; A. Pit tar, ch gelding Pluto, 2; Mrs. A. S. Waehsmnnn, bay gelding Dick, 3. Class (50. —Pair harness ponies, 14 hands and under 14.3 (1 entry): I<\ Sherrifi',' roan ma.ro .Till and roan gelding J.T'k, 1. Tietjcn, bay gelding Rufus. ,1: J. G. McOliskie, blue grey mare Blue Bell, 2; F, Sherri if, roan mare Jill, 3. Class 49.—Single Harness Horse, 15 hands and under 15.2 (5 entries): W. H. Vette, bay gelding Picnic, 1; 0. Hausen, bay gelding All Over, 2; Miss R. Roberts, bay gelding Rainbow, 3, Class 50.—Single Harness Horse, 15.2 hands or over (8 entries): R. J. McLelland, blk gelding TaipO, 1; R. C. Murphy, grey mare Wi, 2; R. W. Coop, iron grey, Paddy, 3. SHEEP. Although there are a few of the sheep classes iu which more exhibitors have come forward than last year, .several of the important classes havo drawn forth little competition, and the

display, on the whole, must be regarded as disappointing. Some very line slioep are included amongst those shown, but on the other hand there are sheep to lie seen which are ccrIninlv not a credit to their breeders. There is much, the same competition in the Romney classes as last year, but the slice]) exhibited are not, on the whole, up to last year’s standard, some of the rams being very poor. The lateness of the season no doubt partially accounts for this fact. It is regrettable that no Lincolns wore exhibited this year, as this breed performs a useful purpose in Poverty Bay. No Border Leicester's or Shropshire* were shown this year, but as there are not a great many breeders of these sheep in the district, this is not surprising. A pleasing feature of the sheep classes is the great improvement in the quality of tho Southdown sheep exhibited.' Although there were some nondescript sheep to be seen in the pens, there were some which were distinct credit to the breeder and to the district. The quality of some of the exhibits was so outstanding that tho awards were never in doubt. The farmers’ classes wore a strong feature, some excellent young sheep being shown. In the crossbred sheep section some very good station sheep were exhibited. The fat: lamb classes. which, will be judged to-morrow, are stronger than those of last year. The awards were as follows: ROMNEY.

Class 141.—Ram hogget, 18 months or under (3 entries): T. Holden, bred Castle Rock station, 1 and 2. Class 142. —Ram hogget, 18 months or under shorn since 31st August, 1925 (1 entry) : M. Walsh 1. Class 143.—Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months' (2 entries): J. R. Murphy 1, Stanley Iv. White 2. Glass 144.—Rant, over 30 months (2 entries): Stanley Iv. White 1 and 2. Class 145.—Ram, over 18 months, locally bred (4 entries) : Stanley K. White 1. 2, and 3. Class 146.—Pen of two ram hoggets, bred by exhibitor, 18 months and under (no entry). Class 147. —Ewe hogget-, 18 months or under (2 entries): M. Walsh .1 and 2. Class 148.—Ewe hogget, 18 months or under shorn since 31st August, 1925 (1 entry): M. Walsh 1. Class 149. —Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb foot (3 entries) : Raymond Muir 1. M. Walsh 2. Class 150.—Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb at foot (2 entries): M. Walsh 1 and 2. Class 151.—Pen of two ewes, over 18 months, with lambs at foot (1 entry): M. Walsh 1.

Class 152.—Pen of two ewo hoggets, bred by exhibitor (1 entry): M. Walsh 1. LOCAL CLASSES. (Open to farmers in the Poverty Bay District.) Class 153—Two Romney ram hoggets, under 18 months (1 entry) : Stanley Iv. White 1. Class 154. —Romney ram hogget, under IS months (4 entries): Stanley K. White 1 and 8, Raymond Muir 2. Class 155. —Two Romney ewe hoggets, under 18 months (3 entries): Stanley Iv. White 1 and 2. Class 15f>.—Romney ewe, under 18 months (7 entries): Stanley K. White 1 and 3, Raymond Muir 2, M. Walsh h.c. >

ELEECES. Class 366. —Fleece, Romney 2-tootli ram, not- shorn as a lamb, not finer than 44’s (1 entry): M. Walsh 2. Class 372.—Fleece from crossbred flock ewe; 40’s to 44's quality (3 entries): H. R. Shanks 1, J. BarnsGraham 2. (Hass 373. —Fleece from crossbred flock ewe; not liner than 46’s (3 entries): 11. R. Shanks 1, H. R. Shanks 2. PRODUCE. Class 331.—Loaf home-made while bread (10 entries): Mrs. White. 1, Mrs. A. E. Whyte 2, Miss Olive Stewart 3, Miss A. Pykc h.c. Class 353.—Collection, of home-made jams and jellies (8 entries): Mrs, J. Gunn 1, Mrs. D. Anderson 2. Class 854. —Collection of home-made pickles (1 entry): Mrs. J. Gunn 1. Class 855.—Collection of bottled fruit (3 entries): Mrs. J. Gunn 1, Mrs. Hugh D. Anderson 2, Mrs. S. Pardoe 8. COMPETITIONS. Class 380.—High jump (2 entries): R. G. Fentoir 1. The jumping was very poor, the winner only clearing 4ft sin. Class 388.—80 y rider over 10 ami under 18 years of age (lft entries); Norman Shanks 1, Raymond Boyd 2, Dudley Sheriff! 3, Harry itigney 4, Percy Semmens 5. Class 390. —Bare-back riding for boys under 13 years (13 entries): Fred McAncney 1, Raymond Boyd 2, Dudley Sherri!! 3, Percy Semmens 4, W. McKinley 5.

, AMONGST THE SIDE SHOWS. Canvastown, with its large numbers of sideshows and booths, is equally as good as, if not hotter than, at pievious shows here. Freak animals, performing animals, “the world’s tallest man, M glassblowing exhibitions, and numbers of other amusements delight both young and old alike, and provide great enjoyment. The children especially enjoyed themselves to-day, and all the tents, where performances were given were crowded. Hundreds tried their skill at the shies, and visited the several refreshment and confectionery booths. The sideshows, however, were perhaps the greatest attraction, and the many exhibits and performances were a source of constant delight to those who visited them. , The weather, unfortunately, caused considerable trouble to arise with the tents, and some diiliculty was experienced in keeping them erect in the strong wind. The heavy rain which fell in intermittent showers also damped somewhat the ardor of the sightseers and pleasure-seekers, but nevertheless all enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent.

The tent, in which “Lofty,’’ the great Canadian giant, was seen attracted great attention to-day, and was crowded at overy exhibition. "Lofty,” who stands over Bft. in height, is claimed to be the world's tallest, man. lie weighs 26 stone, and it takes nine yards of cloth to make his dress suit. He wears a top hat size B|, and his boots are 16 inches in length. People were amazed when “Lofty” stepped off the boat- at Wellington, marvelling that there was so big a man in existence, and no less amazed were those who saw him at the showgrounds to-day. Those attending the Show to-morrow should not miss the opportunity of viewing this giant. Few liavo seen a sheep with three shoulders and six feet, yet such is at present to bo seen at the showgrounds. “Peggy,” a most amazing freak sheep, is a two-tooth ewe, and is possessed ol three distinct shoulders. From her third shoulder a double boned leg with two feet is growing, and this sight is most unusual. Nor is the extra leg a useless limb, for Peggy uses it quite effectively when climbing Hills. She is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful freak sheep over exhibited. Mae Kingsley, “the Wonder Girl,” gives a remarkable exhibition of the art of glass-blowing, and her big demonstration of the manufacture of glassware and novelties from the raw material drew a

lot, of attention this, afternoon. Miss Kingsley is now making her second appearance in New Zealand, and her exhibition consists of the manufacturing of glass kangaroos, swans, sailing ships, smoking pipes, and numbers of oilier articles. A feature of the performance was the spinning of glass, and a thread .thousands of feet in length and finer than silk was drawn out, this being done on a large wheel, revolving at a high rate of speed. These unique demonstrations are of great educational value, and are highly entertaining, and the management are preparing for large crowds to-mor-vow. .Male glass-blowers have been seen before in Gisborne, hut this is the first, occasion on which a girl exponent of the art 1 las made her appearance, and visit ors should make $i point of seeing “the uornler girl” at work.

Captain Lola’s performing sea lions give a remarkably interesting performance, and create great wonderment as to how animals could be irained to such a high degree. The animals perform in a specially constructed tank of 3000 gallons capacity, and do all manner of tricks. Those who visited this sideshow to-day were amazed to see the animals jumping out of the water over a hurdle several feet above the surface. The captain, who imported the lions specially from Alaska, directed them from the side, and the three performers did numbers of remarkable tricks, juggling balls with the greatest ease. A demonstration of great educational and entertaining value was that of pottery making, given by Dome, the wonderful worker in clay. He gave a splendid exhibition of this work, manufacturing all kinds of articles from the virgin clay before the eyes of the visitors at this side show. Taking a lump of clay he places it on his potter's wheel and using his hands and small pieces of iron he proceeds to form pots, basins, jardinieres, vases, ginger-beer bottles and many other articles, and the demonstration provides exceptional interest. The articles are of beautiful shapes and the exhibition is right out of the line of the usual side shows.

T.M.V. WINES, LTD. The Te Mata vineyards were first commenced 25 years ago by Mr Bernard Chambers. Mr J. 0. Crake, tfie present manager, came from Australia at- the request of Mi* Chambers shortly after, to take charge of the wine-making, and he lias already gained with his wines seven gold medals, three of them being gained at exhibitions in Great Britain. Theso now famous wines are on exhibition at the Show, and wine drinkers are cordially invited to go and sample for themselves the various delicious and full-bodied wines made by the company. MASTROVICH FRUIT 00. • One of the best patronised booths in the enclosure was that conducted by the Mastrovich Fruit Co., whose tent had to cope with a brisk demand throughout the day. Most things in the way of fruit and confectionery word to be had at the counter of their booth, and large quantities of sweets were disposed of. All varieties of sweets were obtainable, including a large assortment of lollies and chocolates of the best makes. There was also an excellent selection of .fruit, apples, pears, oranges, and bananas being obtainable in abundance, and, needless to say, large quantities were sold.

HENRY B, GARDNER. * The exhibit of Henry B. Gardner, auctioneer and land agent, is well worthy of inspection. < An entirely new and self-adjusting canvas Morris chair is something novel. The Wizard cream separator will appeal to all farmers, having several new features. A new departure is a folding Pramette, which has several novel features. The exhibit is located adjacent to the motor-car exhibition.