NUHAKA'S ANNUAL SHOW.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16230, 3 January 1927, Page 12

NUHAKA'S ANNUAL SHOW.

(Herald Reporter). Dame Fortune certainly smiled upon the Nuhaka A. & P. Society on N,ow Year's Day on the occasion of their twenty-third annual show. There was a record attendance, and the exhibits, both in number and quality, reflected thefair rieuson that has been experienced in the Nuhaka district for stock and farm produce. After a week or .10 days' wet spell, which had seriously affected the promotion of outside gatherings, the weather broke line on Saturday for the show held on the society's picturesquely situated grounds at Nuhaka. Nearly £IOO wa.s paid for admission, almost double the amount collected last year, when heavy rain was experienced on show day. The society owns the freehold of the property and during recent years many improvements have beeu effected. Several further extensive improvements are contemplated by this progressive body whose membership increased considerably during the year. Those present on Saturday wore glad of .the opportunity of lunching under the trees, while the cool breeze made the conditions exceedingly pleasant. Oars and vehicles w'erc early on the road bound for the show and a tally made in flic afternoon showed that there were almost 200 motors on the grounds, greater than the number the previous year. The attendance was representative of the whole district and included a number of Gisbornites. GOOD EXHIBITS. As might be expected in a dairyingdistrict, the -cattle exhibited were good and had classes of store cattle been included in the catalogue there would have been insufficient pens to accomraodato them. The competition in the Hlieep classes was good, but Lincolns appeared to be passing out of favor. The pigs, which' do not usually attract great attention, created great interest owing to the splendid exhibits entered by sfr. C. Cullen, who is making a study of the export of pork. The pigs exhibited showed great promiso for the future,, and the Tamworth 'boar which took first prize scaled over 6001bs at the age of two years and five months. The pigs entered in the classes of best sow and of a pen of porker pigs for export were all from the one litter and were of remarkably even quality. There was a good display of vegetables and the judge had •considerable difficulty in making his decision. Owing tp the show-being held too early there was only a"poor entry of fruit. There were numerous exhibits of flowers and cooking, all being of good quality. The children's classes, too, were by no means neglected. For the first time in the history of the society poultry classes were included and the number of b,irds shown was remarkably good, auguring well for next season.

The Nuhaka show has a reputation for the QuaJixT Q f the horses competing there and those entered this year wqre up to the standard. TJhe remount classes and the Maori hacks were wnll presented. Some good jumping was seen, and although several riders were thrown no serious accidents were reported. lecture given stock by Mr. Knight, of Patutahi, who judged the dairy classes, wos muoh appreciated, The funds of the society were augmented by the sale of produce which had been donated. The members of the society should certainly feel gratified at the success of this year's function, of which no little credit was due to the secretary, ilt. P. J. Brewster. Under the president, Air. Q. D. Todd,, the members of the committee and the stewards carried out their duties well, and i assisted greatly the juflges in the discharge of their tasks. Tho officers of the society, were:— President, Mr. G. D. Tod; vice-prosi-dent, Mr- -Cv H. fldswdll; past presidents, Mossrs. G. C. Onnond, J. L. Bowen, M. J. Joblin, R. 'E. Jefferson, R. Baty, J. Richardson, «# Austin, S. Black, A. Richardson, R. hon. surgeons, Drs. Hallwright and Jardino; auditor, Mr. K. B. Crombie; general committee, Messrs. J. Austin (senr.), W.- T. Bartletr, S. Black, K. B. OVombio, R. Gilmori,, ji. P. Kirk, J. B. Mbnteath; T. itcKee, P. O'Sullivan, Arthur Richardson, T. J. Scott, M. R. Shaw, W. M. Stokes, R. C. Sturm, w. Stiirm, T. Porstpn, P. Nepia;, R. McJutyre, H. Pomana, K. Stewart, W. Tair, U G. Woodward. C. Whitmore, Tere Waerca, P. H. Young; ground committee, Messrs. J. W. Arthur, 8. Black. .T. B. Monteath, Geo. Mclntyre, T. McKec, A, .Richardson., M, R. Shaw, W. M. Stokes, R. C. Sturni, A. F. Kirk, P. Nepia, R. Atci.nt < yre..W. Tait, J. Pomana and Kahu Stewart. ,

QHAAIPIONSHIPS I HORSES. Chanipion hack: A. Pitlar'.s Sylvia King. Champion harness horse: W. Torbett's Southerly Duster. SHEEP. Champion Roihnoy ram: W. M. Stokes. Champion Romney <nve: W. M. Stokes,' / CATTLE. Champion dairy cow R. Pluck's Oniaun jparkio. Champion dairy <;oiv: P. O'SulHvap. , HORSES Draught (Judge, Mr. D. p. Pryde, WairQa),r-Pair Farm Morses, any age, in regnlar work (9 entries): Rewi | Karangaroa's Tike and Dusj|y 1, Hori Smith's Roaney and Bob 2. Draught Aiare or Gelding, auy age, in regulai work (3 entries): Rew 1 ! Karangaroa's

Tike 1, G. 1). Tod's bm Bess 2. MUk Cart) Horse, driven: F. H. Young's Tiger I, Bert Kirk\s Roaney 2, G. S. 15 Steele's Slug 3. Maiden Hack, ridden, up to list (7 entries): K- Stewart's bm Belda 1, W. Torbett's bg Glencoe 2, Geo. Mcjntyre's Dream Boat 3. Paced Hack, 14.2 or over, owned in Wairoa or Cook County (* entiies): I/. G. W'ocxlward's bg Locarno 1, K. Stewart's bm ZeldaPi J. Goldstpue's bg Two Up 3. Elevenstone Haak, ridden (5 entries): H. H. iDodd's bg Royal ■■ AU k L. G. Wood-wal-d's blk m Shiek g, G. D. Tod's Dawn 3. Tliirteen-stone Hack, ridden I(4 entries): W.'Pittar's SvlyiaKing 1, L. CL Woodward's tia 2, O. jliartsenV ch g Speed King 3. Fiiteenstmie »ft»i ridden (5 entries 1 )'": W. brjttond's bg Stray Bird 1, W. Ornmnd's •'bg'TasWn?, K. Stewart's bg Nobby'3. • Imdy'e : HaOk, ridden "(4» entries')': 'W.

Entries and Attendance a Record GOOD QUALITY STOCK

Pittar's Sylvia Knig 1, L. G. Woodward's bg Locarno 2, LI. 11. Dodd's bg Royal Alt 3. P'ob, under 15 hands, ridden (2 entries): W. Torbett's •bg Southerly Buster 1, Ray Goldstone'jj bg Tommy 2. Cob, 14.2 and under, ridden (7 entries): 0. Hansen's bg Lone Star 1, Ray Goldstoiie's bg Tommy 2, W. Pittar's Pluto 3. ' Pony. 13'to 14 hands (6 entries): \R. Goldstone'si bg Tommy 1, Rueben Sturm's blk g Pretty Mickey 2, Ted Mita-'.s Haukino 3. Poiiy, 13 hands and under, ridden by buy or girl (5 entries) : Miss Daphne Scott's Chessy 1. Jas. Simpson's Tim 2, Miss Thelma Tids well's Tricksey 3. Maori Hack, owned and ridden by a Maori (8 entries) : W. Ormoud's bg Stray Bird 1, W. Ormond's bg Tasraan 2, H. Te Ngaio 3. Horse, suitable for remount (7 entries) : W. Torbett's Southerly Buster 1, U, Hansen's bg Lone Star 2, L. G. Woodward's bg Locarno 3. Maori Lady's Pack (5 entries): 18. Taki I, W. Ormoud's bg Stray Bird ". W. Onnond's Tasman 3. Walking Horse (6 entries) : W. Torbett's bg Moon 1, E. Cameron's bg Tairawhiti 2, L. G. Woodward's bg Locarno 3. Girl Rider, under 14 (2 entries) : Miss Valerie deLautour 1, Mis.* Ray Percie Wright 2. tioy Rider, under 14 (4 entries): F. McAneney 1, D. Schwass 2, W. McAneney 3, >N. Shanks h.c. Boy or Girl Rider, 11 years or under (2 entries): Miss Thelma Tidswelt's Tricksey 1. Harness (Judge, Mr. H. deLautour).--Single Harness Horse, over J 5 hands, driven (1 entry) : O. Hansen's gr g Grey

Locanda 1. iSngle Harness Horse, 15 hands and under, driven : W. Torbett's bg Southerly Buster 1, 0. Hansen's hlk g Lone Star 2, W. Pittar's Pluto 3. Pony. 14.2 and under, driven by lady : O. Hansen's bg Lmie Star 1. Rewi Karangaroa's Brownie 2, W. Pittar's Pluto 3. Single Harness Horse, owned and driven by a Maori (2 entries) : Rewi Karangaroa's Brownie 1, Joe IL Smith's Snow White 2. t (Judge, Mr. G. V. Smith, Patutahi). Three Lincoln Rams, any age (2 entries) : Hori Smith 1. Romney Marsh Ram, 4-tooth .or over (5 entries): Neri Whaanga 1, Gl D. Tod 2. W. M. Stok4 3. Romney Marsh Ram, 2-tooth (7 entries) : W. M. Stokes 1, R. E. Jefferson 2, G. D. Tod 3, R, E. Jeffe.i-son h.c. Three Romney Marsh Rams, 4-tooth or over (6 entries): W. M. Stokes 1 and 2, R. Akin tyre 3. Romney Maish Ewe. 4-tooth or over, lamb at foot (7 entries); W. M. Stokes 1. R. E. Jefferson 2, Neri Whaanga. 3. W. M. Stokes h.c. Romney Marsh Ewe, 2-tooth: W. M. Stokes 1 ; R. E. Jefferson 2 and 3, W. H. Stokes, h.c. Three Flock 2-tootb Ewes, Lincoln cross (1 entry); Neri Wliaanga 1. Three Flock 2-tooth Ewes, Romney cross (8 entries): G. D. Tod 1, W. M. Stokes 2, R. Mclntyre 3, A. Richardson h.c. Three 2-tooth Withers (6 entries): A. Richardson 1, A. "Richardson 2. Child's Pet Lamb, Ewe or Wether (5 entries): R. Taylor 1, J. Austin's Jack 2, T. Tawera 3. PAT SHEEP (Judge: Mr. C. N. Foster, Gisbovne.) Three Heavy-weight Wethers, six-tooth or under (5 entries): Opoho Station 1, A. Richardaon 2, Hori Smith 3. Three wethers, most suitable for export market, other than Downs (7 entries): Opoho Station |1 and 3, M. R. Shaw 2. Three Heavy-weight Ewes, any age: M. R. Shaw 1, N T cri Whaanga 2, Opoho Station 3." Three Ewes, most suitable for export market (9 entries) : M. R. Shaw 1, %s>. tod 2 and 3. Three Fat 2-tooth, either sex, Mr. Jefferson's Cup (8 entries) : G. D. Tod 1 and 3, R. E, Jefferson 2." Three Lambs, suitable for freezing (5 entries,): tlpoho Station 1 and 2, Neri Whaanga X Three Lambs, suitable for freezing, other than Downs (7 entries): K. Stewart 1, Neri Whaanga 2, M. R, Shaw 3. DAIRY CATTLE (Judge,' Mr. Knight, Patutahi.) Jersey Bu,U, under 3 years (2 entries): E. Cullen's Bonnie Oaks 1, C. H'agan's Jersey Oaks lady's 'Boy 2. Jersey Bull, 3 years and over (7 entries): E. L. Brewster's Dr. Jim 1, G. S. B. Steele's 'Fairfield—Lord Lucerne 2, P. C'Sulli-1 van's Pomp 3, Dairy Cow, any breed, in profit (6 entries): R. Gilmore's Spot; 1, K, B. "Crorobie's Panny 2, R. Gilmore's Violet 3. Dairy Heifer, 3 years and under, any breed, in profit (11 entries): 11. V. Watt's Phoebe 1, J. Pomana's piansv:2, J. Pomana's Violet 3. Yearling Holstein Heifer (4 entries): R. Gilmore 1,2, and 3. Group of anv daiw breed (2 entries) • P. O'Sullivan 1. Yearling Jersey Heifer t 3 entries): D. V. Watt's Fanny'l and 3, G. S. }}■ Steele's Qlo 2, H. % Kauru's Jane h.c. Dairy Heifer, hand-fed, calved (6 entries): H. Te Kanru's Society I,JI. M.

Watt's Joy 2., R.. Gilmore 3. Buttetffat Competition, greatest «niount f butterfat per cow to win Bewea): K B. Oi'ombie's Nancy (.otSB) l, ,e. O'Sullivan's Rafa (.881) 2. K- B- Crombie's Pet (.819) 3, H. Te Kauru's Cream ■Rose 4, G. B. Steele's Patsy h.c. PIGS (Judge, Mr D. D. Pryde, WftiKW.) Tamworth Boar, any age, suitable for breeding porker pigs for export (2 entries) : E. Cullen's Lad.ide 1, it. Gilmore's Springdale Omana. 2. Sow. with or without, litter, suitable for breeding porker pigs for export (5 entries) : E. Oullen 1, R. Gilmore 2 and 3Two poyker pigs for export, between iOM. and lOOlhs. weight (2 entries) : E. Oullen 1 ami.2. Pen of two pigs suitable- fur bacon or export: L. CuUen 1. PQQS

(Judge, Mr C N. Foster, Gisboino.) Smooth-hair Collie: Geo. Tues 1. G. Smith's Buckshee 2. Longhaired collie: Thelma Tidswell's Dawn 1, F. H. Young's Bob 2, 8. Pomana's Windv 3, L. G. Woodward's Luck h.c. Beardie collie \ J. Lawrence's. Rock 1 W. Sturm's Wattle 2. VEGETABLES (Judge, Mr T. Liimbert, Wairpa.) Beans, broad: Mrs C. McKenzie 1 and 2, Mrs Stokes 3, Mrs James h.c. Beans, kidney (2): Mrs 0. Sturm 1, J. Steed 2. Beans, French (2): J. Steed 1. Beans, runner (2): J. Steed 1, G. Boyd 2. Beet, long (2): Mrs. C. MeKonzie 1." Beet, turnip (3): Mrs C. AloKenzie 1. and 3, Mrs C. Sturm 2. Cabbage (8): .Mrs James 1. Mrs C Sturm 2 and 3, W. Giljigan h.c Cabbage, other than drumhead or cow cabbage (3): Mrs Q. Sturni I and 3, Mrs James 2. Carrots (4): Mrs C. Sturm 1 and 2, Mrs C. Mckenzie 3 and 4. Onions (5): Mrs C. McKenzie 1 and 3, Mrs 0. Sturm 2 anil ; h.c. Peas (4): J. G. Mclntyre 1, Airs C. Sturm 2, Mrs C. McKenzie 3, Airs J. Austin h.c Potatoees, white (5): Mrs W. Gilligan 1, Airs H. Haronga 2, Mrs C. Sturm 3, Mrs C. AkKenzie Wred (5) : Mrs C. Stlifm I, J. G. Mclntyre 2, P. J. BreWster 3, W. Gilligan h.c. Potatoes, white and colored (4): Airs C. Sturni 1, Mrs 0. McKenzie 2 and 4, 'Morerc. i 5« Potatoes, kidnev, ivhite '(3): Mrs" u. McKenzie 1 and 3, Mrs C. Sturm 2.

Potatoes, kidney, colored (5): Mrs C.! Sturm T and 2, J. Brewster 3, Mrs 0. McKenzie h.c. Alarrow, white (3): Mrs C. Sturm. 1 and 2, Mrs James 3. Marrow, 'green (2) : M rs 0. Sturm 1 and 3. Onions, largest (3): Mrs C. Sturm 1 and 3, Mrs James 2. Collection (5): Aks C. McKenzie 1 and 3, Mrs C. Stik'm 2, J. Steed h.c. FRUIT • ■ (Judge, Mr T. Lambert, Wairoa.) ' Cherries: J. Bowie 1 and 2. Peaches (1) :M'rs 0. McKenzie 1. Gooseberries ! (2): Mrs JS. Austin 1, J. Bowie 2. j FLOWERS (C^t) (Judge, Mrs Sylvester, Tangitere.) Dahlias, 3 varieties (3): Mrs. C. McKenzie 1 and 2, Mrs. 0. Sturm 3. Carnations, 3 varieties (9) : Jlrs. C. Sturm I, Mrs. Peta' Nepia 2, Miss Peggy Turner 3, Miss Mavis Turner h.c. Nasturtium, 3 varieties (5): Mrs. C. McKenzie 1 and 3, Mrs. 0, Sturm 3. Phlox Drumniondi, ? varieties (4): Mrs. Wi Nepia |, Miss Connie Sturm 2, Mi's. C. Sturm 3. Stocks, 10 weeks, 3 varieties (2)':' Airs. C. Sturm 1 .ami 2. Sweet peiis, 6 varieties "(4) : Mrs. C. Sturm 1, Mrs. F. Pirihi 2- Sweet peas, 3 varieties (4): Airs. C. Sturm 1. Sweet peas, with foliage, 6 varieties (2): Mrs. C Stnrm 1. Sweet peas, red, 6 stems (only entry): Airs. C.' Sturm 1. • Sweet peas, white, 6 steins of each (2) j. Mrs. F. Pirihi 1. Sweet peas, blue, 6 stems of each (only entry):. Mrs. Sturm 1. Sweet peas, with foliage, 3 varieties only entry); Mrs, 0. Sturm 1. Roses, 6 varieties (3): Mrs. C: Sturm 1. Mrs: Petn Nepia 2. Roses, 3 varieties (4): Airs. 0. Sturm 1. Airs. Peta Nepia 2. Rose-buds, collection (3): Mrs. o.'McKenzie 1, Mrs. Peta Nenia 2, Alvr/'C Sturm 3. Oladiolas, 3 varieties or more (2): Mrs. C. McKenzie ll and 2. Colleetion of perennials and anntials, 6 variotids (5): Collection of native bush flowers and berries by children under 16 (2): # .Afnold Sturm'l" G. Shinw 2.' C/01-. lection of blooms, grown bv a Maori (4); Mrs. Ben Alfs. Wi Nepia 3. Collection of blooms grown by a pakeha (4): J. A. Dulev 1, Miss Bessie Stee.d'2,i Airs. W. M. Stakes

cookino Judge, Mrs. Alf. Kirk, Alorere.) Bread, iioine-made, oite loaf (5) : Mrs, Schwass 1, Mrs. 0. Sturm 2, Miss M. Whitmore* 3. Plain scones, oven (3): Mrs. Steele 1, Airs. Wi Nepia 2, Airs. F., ■H. Young 3. Fruit scones, oven (2) : Mrs. Wi Nepia 1. Mrs. Steele 2. Pike lets (3): Miss K. Whitmore "l,'Mrs. f, H. Young 2, Mi's. Sl'eeth 3. Shfjrtbread .(.3) :.Miss K. WJl'itmoce 1, Mrs.: C. Sturm 2, .\lrs. Steele 3. Plain sponge sandwich, jam filling (3) : Mrs. Ren Tnlca t, Mrs. ■Stokes 2, Mrs. C. Sturm 3. Sponge sandwich, .with butter, jam filling (3) : M'iss Jane Nepia 1, M rs " Stokes 2, Airs. H, TiUner %. Spon&o roll, M-itliout. butter (2) : Airs. Harouga 1. Ginger bread (2): Mrs. C. Sturm L Whole-'fi-ii-it cake (4): Mvs. C. Sturni 1, Mrs. Geo. Scragg 2, Mrs. Schwass 3. Decorated pound cake (3) : Airs. F. H. Young 1, Airs. C. Sturm 2. Mrs. J. Nepia. 3. Cnmn pull's (4) • Airs. Steele 1, Mrs. F. H. Y'oung 2, Miss K. Whitmore 3. Madeira cake (4): Mrs. C. Sturm i, Mrs. H. Atkins 2, Mrs.- Sleeth 3. Jam tartlets, pull' pastry (3): Airs. Steele 1, Airs. F. IT. Young 2. Pound df butter, separator cream (6): Mrs. R. Gilmore 1,2, and 3. Pound of butler 'froth pan of set milk (4) J Mrs. H, Turner i,' Airs. % Gilmore 2 and 3. Ifome-inade soap (3): Miss M. Whit-

more 1, Mrs. C. Sturm 2, Miss Wilson 3.

POULTRY (Judge, Mr. J. Helean, Wairoa). j Utility classes.--White . leghorn, eel(2) : Master Jim Short 1. White leg- ! horn, c. (only entry):' J. A. Smith L ; White leghorn, h. (4): Don Wilson 1, \ J. A- Smith 2. Black Orpington, c. (only entry): 0. S. West 1. Black' OrpWton; h. (2): 0. S. West 1 and 2. Wyandotte, h. (2) : G. D. Tod 1. Plymouth Rock, c. (only entry): W. B. Thomson 1. Plymouth Rock, h. (2): W. B. Thomson 1. Rhode Island Red, c. (4) : H. Rose 1, Master Geo. Tidswell 2. Rhode Island Red, h. (7): H. Rose 1, Master Geo. .Tidswell 2, R. Noble 3. Utility, light breed", c. or cl. (only on- 1 try): D; Wilson 1. Utility, light hreed (only entry): D. Wilson 1. Utility, heavy breed (only entry): 0. S. West 1. Utility, heavy breed, h. (only entry) • H. Rose 1. Ducks. —Indian Runner duck (3): Mrs. Wi Nepia 1, G. D. Tod 2. Indian Runner drake. (51 : Mrs. Wi Nepia 1, G. D. Tod 3, Master G. Tidswell 2. Any other variety, drake (only entry): T. Lambert 1. Any other variety duck (only entry): T. Lambert 1. Bantams.—Bantam, anv variety, c. (4): Miss Shirley 1 and 2. . Bantam, any variety (4): : Miss Shirley Wilson 1, Miss Manu Nepia 2. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CLASSES Sewing (Judge, Mrs. (Dr.) 'Somerville, Wairoa).—Standards I. and 11. (4),: Nelly Symes 1, Olive Boyd 2, Messines Te Kauru 3; special prize, Nelly Symes. Standards 111 juid IV. (5) : "Ala'rjorie Godding 1, tJayell Black 2\ Jean Black 3; special, Marjorie Godding. Standards V. and VI. (5); MerryChristinas To Kauru 1, Esther Monteith 2. MainSmith 3, Catlit'viiio Christie h.c.; special, Merry Christmas Te Kauru. Writing (Judge. Mr, T. Lambert, Wairoa).—Bruit script, under 8 years (only entry): Hugh Dickon 1. Print script, under 11 (4): Stivla Pa kit 1. Olive Christie 2. Lucy Hodgson 3. Longhand, un.der 11 (6): Barbara Dickon (subject to protest) 1, John Dicken 2, Levy Edwards 3. Longhand, glider 12 (5) : Lena Brown 1. Maha Whaanga 2. Tussie Smith 3. Longhand', 12 years or over (5): Kura Yates 1 (subject to protest), Queenie Lewis 2, John Dicken 3.

.♦- , COMPETITIONS Judge: Mr. D. deLautour. Pony leaping, 14 hands and under. Ridden by boy or girl under 16:— Reuben Sturm's blk.g. Pretty Micky 1, H. Taurima's Ginger 2, W. Pittar's Pluto 3. Jumping competition for maidens. (10 entries).—W. Torbett's b.g. Southerly Buster 1, L. G. Woodward's b.g. Gezireh 2, Reuben Sturm's Pretty Mickey 3. Mr. Torbett wins the cup outright, being the second year in succession. Turning competition (5 entries): — H. H. Dodd's Whitu 1, K. Stewart's Pat 2, L. Woodward 3. Flag race: H. H. Dodd's Whitu 1, L. G. Woodward 2,. W. Torbett 3. Hunters' Competition and Silver Cup (8 entries): — L. G. Woodward's, b.g. Gezireh, by Mountain Knight, 1, W. Torbett's Glencoe 2, W. Torbett's b.g. Moon 3. Ladies' hunters' competition (10 entries): Miss Ramsay McKay's b.m. Happy Moments 1, W. Torbett's b.g. Moon 2, Jns. Simpson's Two Step 3. Consolation Jumping competition: G. Mclntyre's Dream Boat 1, L. G. Woodward 2, W. Ormond 3. Sheep, estimating weight:—R. Wi Neera (correct weight) 1321b5. 1,, Rov Sturm and W. Pride (tied) l.TNlbs. 2. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CLASSES

Cooking: Sponge sandwich:—Miss Bessie Steed.