NEW PLYMOUTH SHOW.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 48, 26 February 1914, Page 2

NEW PLYMOUTH SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. Yesterday morning broke in New Plymouth with a heavy drizzle, which augured no good for the Taranaki Agricultural Society's annual show, but by ten o'clock a breeze sprang up and dispelled the drizzle, and a :me day was assured. The management was all that could je desired, and the secretary, Mr A. u. Humphries, was indefatigable. In the fat and freezing class there were not many exhibitors, but some line' beasts were penned by Messrs W. Birdling and H. T. Joll. "Taranaki being such a place for 'cattle and dairying," said Mr Parkinson, the Holstein judge, "I expected to see something extra special. But I must say that I have been a little disappointed in many of the classes. With the exception of the aged bulls, aged cows and yearling heifers, and one or two other first ,>rize winners, there was little to about, but I must say that thtchampion bull and the runner-up weiv vary fine animals. So were the age' 1 •ows. They were a very even lot. id fine quality. The yearling heif ai's, as I have said, were good, too." The Jersey classes were well filled but there was a noticeable absence oi ..ome of tne best-known Taranaki ; julls.

Mr H. E. B. Watson, of Tai Tapu, ,vho judged there 3 yeai'm ago, was again the adjudicator, and he said Ik had noticed a distinct improvement in the class of cattle since his pre ious visit, more particularly in th ' >oung stock, an evidence that tin mported bulls had exercised their in iluence on the type of Jersey stocL n the district. The judge express d himself as disappointed with th mils, with the exception oi the year angs and bull calves, which wer •;ood. Some of the females won particularly the champion and reserve champion, which were of gooc! cype. The prize for udder and milk vein development went to Mr R Linn's reserve champion. Mr Washer, judge of the grad. elasses, expressed surprise at tlu small numbers entered, 'and at the fact that there were no grade Shorthorns. There were record entries in thf sheep classes. Pigs were not a numerous class, but the quality was fairly good. The Moa Dairy Co. was placed first in the class for best box of fac:ory butter with 95} points, Omat; being second with 94}, and the Nortl Taranaki Dairy Col third with ,9-1 The challenge trophy for the make >f the best hutter was awarded on K'ie srime''points. .'"Ji'ii >' |'' j [ sfrs G. : Perrbt't; ( Wha'nganiomona • and Mrs J. Brake (Stratford) fille I and third places respectively 'n tho class for hest three pound: f salted or unsalted butter in rolls

The Tariki Co. got second place v ;he classes for white and colore' <'hee.BG. ..

In Jerseys, W. Y. Harkness (Tar iki)-got second prize for bull calved prior'to July : Ist; 1910, with 'Una'.- , Xohility. Oher awards were:—Bn!i liorn since July \ t 1911—R. P. Peter en's (Midhirst) King of Denmark 1 ..nd champion, E. R. Bayley's (Omata Waireka 2. A. Hazel ton's (Stratford: Snowstorm 3, P. H. E. Surrey's (Hui rangi) Te Arei's Royal Majesty v.be Hull, born since July 1, 1912—Ran Ford Bros.' (Tariki) Noble of Willowbank 1, J. M. Shatter's • (Midhirst! Creamy's Boy 2, A. A. Ward's (Miroj Admiral of Pnlo-tapu 3, W. H. Pnynter's (Stratford) Resolution v.h.;. Hull, born sinr-e July 1, 1913—A. A; Ward's (Miro) Meadow's General 1 P. J. Boy 2, E. Griffiths' Patron 8, J. S i>. Short's (Okaiatva) Benjamin v.h. Cow, born prior to July 1, 1910— li'. •T. Linn's (Normanby) Leaflet 1 am reserve champion, J. H. Street's (S<ii Block) Dolce 2, and Mary b.c, Hesk" Barnitt's (Riversdale) Harvest 11. r. Heifer, born since July 1, 1911—W Saywell's (Midhirst) Sultana, by Ci cero's Sultan—Magnetic Ray, 1; ,i. M. Shotter's (Midhirst) Egmont 2. C C. Mitchell's (Mangorei) Lady Alisoi. 3. Heifer, born since July 1, 1912 W. -V. Harkness' Una's Gloss, b; Una's Nobility—Gloss 1, and Una' Gloria, 3; P. J. Petersen's Ivondal Lily 2, A. A. Ward's Meadow's Fa-\ orite v.h.c, R. J. Linn's (Xormanby Miss Molina h.c. Two'heifers, born since July 1, 1912—W. V. Harkness Una's Gloria and Una's Gloss 1, I< J. Linn's Miss Molina and Mountai,. View's Clinker 2, A. A. Ward's Mir. Meadow's Lilac 3. Bull, with throof his female progeny (not neeessar ily the property of ono owner) —W. Vaughan Harkness' lina's Nobility 1. In draughts, W. ttiehards (Cardiff) gained second prize in the class foj mare in foal or with fo.d at foot, also receiving second prize for foal at foot in the same class. A. David got third place for lady's hack, over 15 bands, to be ridden by a lady. Other awards were:—Pony under 12 hands (to be ridden by a boy oi girl under 12 years of age)—L. G. Andrews' (Huirangi) Tiny 1, R. H. Pigott's (Urenui) Dot 2. Pony, under 13.1 bands (to be ridden by a boy or girl under 14). —Manu White (Waitara) Waihi 1, L. G. Andrew? (Huirangi) Tiny 2, E. Elliott's Duch ess 3. Mare or gelding, most suit able as a hunter (to be ridden by ; gentleman) and may be called on t< iump—las. O'Donneb's (Inaluv) Gre\ star 1, A. David's Nestor 2, \V Boyco's (Kapuni) Hero 3. Weight carrying Hack, up to 11 stone—A. David's Nestor 1, J. S. (Okaiawa) Sentry 2, N. Burke's (Low. garth) Cliff 3. Cob, 15 hands and under, up to 13 stone—S. A. Dailey'

(Okato) Darktown 1, H. T. Mellow's (Mahoe) Mick 2, R. Ritchie's Bob 3. Colt, filly or gelding, since August 1, 1912, likely to make good saddle or carriage horse—L. W. Smith (Tariki) 1, A. Marett (New Plymouth) 2, J. C. Summer (Oakuraj 3. Harness Horse, 15.1 hands or under—H. T. Mellow's (.Mahoe) Mick 1, VV. Lapouplc's (Waicara) Toby 2, W. gcott'l Daisy 3.

Among the awards in the dog section were the following :

Greyhounds—Doga, novice—T. Cunningham's (Stratford) Sandy 1, W. E. Orr's (Albert road) Peanut 2. Dogs, limit—R. M. Shield's (Patea) Swift 1, C. Hardgrave's (New Plymouth) Tiger 2, T. Cunningham's Sandy 8, W. E. Orr's .'Peanut h.c. Bitches, limit—R. D. Crossan's (Stratford) Brindle Bess 1, R. T. Gardiner's Miss Wairiki 2, Geo. Hunt (Spotswood) Lady Pan 3, R. M. Shield's Topsy v.h.c, Fred Nichols' White Crane h.c. Bitches, New Zealand bred—R. B. Crossan's Brindle Bess 1, A. J. Cheng's Pinkie 2, Geo. Hunt's Lady Pan 3, R. M. Shield's Topsy v.h.c, Fred Nichols' White Crane h.c. Bitches, open—R. I). Crossan's Brindle Bess 1, A. J.

Ciiong's Pinkie 2, Geo. Hunt's Lady L'an 3, R, M. Shield's Topsy v.h.c, bred Nichols' White Cran« h.c.

English Setters.—Dogs, puppy—H. ,i. Dunham's (Hawcra) Blue Prince of Egmont 1. Dogs, limit—B. H. ( haney's Whitney Max 1, A. T. Moore's Woden Victor 2, H. J; Dunham's Blue Prince of Egmont 8. Dogs, New Zealand bred—B. H. Chaney's Whitney Max 1, A. T. Moore's Wodui Victor 2, Miss M. Dean's (Whan--i.amomona) County Rake 3. Dogs, open—B. H. Chaney's Whitney Max [, A. J. Moore's Woden Victor 2, Miss M. Dean's County Rake 8. Bitches, limit—T. Kirkwood's (Stratford) jCounty Belle 1, J. (VSullivan's .Jean of Egmont 2, B. Gwillim's Po's;um 3. Bitches, New Zealand bred— T. Kirkwood's County Belle 1, ri. Burgess (Eltham) Queen 2. Bitches, open, T. Kirkwood's County Bdllc 1, H. Burgess' Queen 2. Retrievers (Curly-coated), Dogs open—H. J. Dunham's (Hawera) King Koffee 1, W. G. Higginson's (Stratford) Patea Jock 2. Collies (Rough-coated), Bitches, novice—R. G. Steer (Midhirst) 1. Bitches, open—R. G. Steer 1, W. Teague's (Hawera) Mosgiel Tip Top 2. Collies (Bearded or Old English), Bitches, open—F. W. Copestake's (Stratford) Topsy 1, Miss Marjorie Cuthbcrtson's (Stratford) Nora 2. Cocker Spaniels (biack). — Bitches, novice—R. Bennett's Floss 1, Mrs R. Gredig's (Stratford) Papanui Trixie 2, Stewart and Landiporg (Normnnby) Rita 3, G. R. Lacej s Black Girl v.h.c : ' Bitches, limit— D. 1 >!!. Barrett's -.(Waiiganui) Bomiv tlelen 1, R. Bennett's Floss,2, Mrp., 'itj Gredig's 1 Papa'iiui Wixie 3, St«wj-i ;irt arid L'aridsperg sßita v.h.c. '. Bitches, New Zealand 1 f bred—D'. L. Barrett's Bonny Helen 1, R. Bennett's Floss 2, Mrs R. Gredig's Papanui IVixie 3, Stewart and L.mdsperg's Rita v.h.c. Bitches, ripen—D. L., Barrett's Bonny Helen 1, It. Bennett's FIo-8 2, Mrs R. Gredig's Papanui Trixie 3, St'ew'urt, and. Lundsiierg's 'Rita v.h.c. , Fox . Terrier.' ;smooth-coated).' Dogs, puppy -.h:

v. Walshe's Deemster I' \V. Tim, 2. liitche.*, open—A. C Walshe's Deemster I, W. L. Humphries Tim .2., Bitches, C. Walshe's Greeba 1. Uifcches, novice—W. J. Prentice's Husky Maid ,1. A. C. Walshe's Breei»a 2. Brace—W. J. Prentice's Dusky maid and Hazelmere Hailstone, 1 ; A. C. Walshe'g Deemsteer and Gree-I-a 2. Skye Terriers. Bitches, open— I'l P>i-nke's (Stratford) Portree Bonny i. Miss Jenny Staite's (Moturoa) Jenny 2. Airedale Terriers. Dogs, ■ Hippy—J. W. McMillan's (Strat'ord) Midland Prince 1. Dogs, open—J. XV. McMillan's Midland Prince 1. Pitches, ' puppy—J. W. McMillan's Midland Kitty 1. Bitcltes, open—J. W. McMillan's Midland Kitty I. Variety Class. Sporting brace—J. Vv. McMillan's Midland Prince and Midland Kitty 1. Best Sporting Dog ■„• Bitch—C. Hardgrave's Tiger 1, I\ K'irkwood's County Belle 2, F. M. Doughty'« Peter Pan 8, D. L. Barn tt's Bonny Helen T.h.c. Lady's Ifracolet. Oj)en to any dog of bitch in the show ; nominated (not necessarily owned) by a lady—Mrs Hsrdgvenve's Tiger 1, Miss KirkwooTs County Pelle 2, Mrs F. C. O'Car>oll's Ahurivi Horn* Rule 3.