Thames Valley A, P. & H. Association

Te Aroha News, Volume XXXIII, Issue 15708, 10 December 1915, Page 2

Thames Valley A, P. & H. Association

THE PEOPLE’S DAY

A RECORD ATTENDANCE

KEENLY CONTESTED COM

PETITIONS

To the dismay of the Executive of the Association rain set in about ten o’clock on the morning of the People’s Day, and the heavy clouds seemed to presage a continuance of the down pour for some hours. About eleven o’clock, however, the rain ceased, and the sun again shone out. Judging was again proceeded with, the crowd on the grounds soon became larger, and the spirit of the show entered into a manner indicative of a really successful gathering. The President, Mr J. A. Clothier, secretary, Mr W. A. Clark, and the members of the committee, and in fact all the officials, entered into their duties in a very thorough style. The parade of stock ranked as quite one of the best ever seen in the ring, quality in every class being especially noticeable. As the many prize winners were paraded, there was considerable enthusiasm on the part of the, onlookers at the really splehdid array of excellent stock.

Mr R. B. Hines’ St. Atnans was adjudged first and champion in thoroughbred stallions, Gaiety was decorated with the white ribbon as champion hack, and Mr B McSweeney’s Inigo champion harness horse. This trio would doubtless score well for premier honours at any Show in the Dominion. Among other harness horses to score the leading awards were Mr A. B. Cassidy’s tandem pair, Mr J. Handley’s Free Bird, Mr Vosper’s Trixy, Miss Kelso’s Royal and Victor, and Mr J. Hawkins, useful pair. In the Lady’s Hack, not over 15 hands, first honours went to Messrs James Bros.-’ Ebony. For Lady’s Hack, over 15 hands, the prizes went to Miss Ida Adams’ Gaiety, Mr H. Manuel’s Laddie and Miss Alma Jones’ Dandy in this order. The placed horse were splendidly ridden, and sliowe perfect paces. The competitions were full of interest partly on account of the good class of contestants, and partly through the obstacles being of a better variety than usual. The form displayed was. perhaps a little irregular, as Exchange which was second in the 12st. hunters, won the Champion Hunt contest, while Kia Ora winner of 12st., was unplaced in the other event. In the Champion Hunter Mr C. McNicol rode Jock and Exchange. The latter put up a perfect exhibition of clean jumping and scored first honours from Mrs B. C. Taylor’s Monarch, another fine jumper, while Jock was placed third. A noteworthy addition to this year’s, programme was the Ladies’ Harnessing Competition which was won by Miss Botham, whose work was effected very efficiently.

THE CATTLE

As iisunl the cattle classes were well represented, in fact the interest as evidenced by the numbers exhibited increases from year to year. We are glad to see this progress as the date of holding the Show this year coming as it did at a busy time, especially when we remember how every farmer’s work is more or less behind on account of the weather might very easily have lessened the number of exhibits. Shorthorns were exceedingly well represented this year and we expect that this breed will have a strong revival into favour because of the exceedingly high price of beef; many comments by the interested spectators were made as to the merits of this fine breed of cattle. There is nothing like the ■“ old breed ” qf Shorthorns one hears again and again, while another will point out the difficulty of keeping tq the milking strain and it is fins difficulty that has ajlqwed the other breeds to get such a firm hold iq dairying circles. In the cow classes some tjne specimens of this type were shqvyn and we consider tliat the Ist and 2nd pr|ze cows are real typical cows and just \yhat |s really needed, especially tfie Ist prize cow which really deserved her place. The cows exhibited by Mr F. Rowe in the breeders group were also fine cows, but we are afraid that the quality or rather dairy qualities shown in the cows was not so strongly in evidence in the bull classes. Constitution, evenness and weight were certainly there but in our opinion the bulls shown last year were better “dairy ” types than those shown this year. The champion bull was undaubtedly the best and he is a good all round beast and will no doubt produce for his owner some really first class stock. His body was fine and level but we fear with a tendency to the beef strain. This of course would nqt be cqnsidered a fault with everybody, iii fact with beef’at its present prjee sqme farmers wquld prefer the beef strain. The yearling shqrthorn bifll was a nice little beast qf good proportions but will we think develop fntq a “ beefy ’’ bull as Ije gets qiffer.

Jgrseys werp well represented and received a gqqcl ainqunt qf favqurable criticism. The championship in the bull classes was won by Mr Anderson with his line bull, Psyche’s Bachelor who owned for his sire the famous K.C.B. This bull is developing well, shows evidence of a good skin, plenty of constitution nice length apd depth and was well worthy of his plac.e. Some of his critics were inclined to point qut tlje thickness of his neck, but after all this is a very minqr pqiift. 4b the placed animals in the bull classes qf this breed were lipe animals and deserve mention. M r \y. ]. Hall as usual exhibited a nice beast as did alsq Mr Dunn. We are glad to see that our district is practically getting “ packed " with first class bulls. The average farmer is no longer leaving the stud breeder to own all the best of the breed and this accounts for the great number of exhibits. We were pleased with Mr Dunn’s bull although the judge did not consider him worthy of the coveted ribbon. He showed evidebce of a nice skin splendid length and really attracted our admiration. The little bull exhibited by Mr Church in the yearling class and breeder’s group was also a nice beast and one of which his owner is justly proud. The cow classes were well represented both in quality and numbers and the cow that took Ist last year was not placed this year. A splendid Taranaki cow took first honours and we were not surprised when told that she had won prizes again and again, not only on points but also in butterfat contests. The Holstein classes were represented by ssme first-class cattle but we were sorry to see that the whole exhibits were owned by practically only two exhibitors. Mr C. C. Buckland was the chief prize winner. His bull,

Rex De Kol of Sunnycroft, is a - notjd prize winner and has won Champion Ribbons in a’l the principal Shows of the province. His qualities are so well known that we will pass him over without comment. The second prize animal is also a particularly n>ce one and will, we feel sure, be the sire of exceptionally high producing heifers as he has every appearance of the best of breeding. The Ist in the yearling bul’ class went to Mr Buckland, as also the Ist and 2nd in the cow classes. The Ist and Champion cow showed plenty of constitution, nice depth, splendid milk veins and has every appearance of being a heavy producer ; we did not care as much for the second animal although there was evidence of constitution and Mr J. Clark received.first twoyear o'd heifer which sjfcaws plenty of promise and will develop well later on. The 2nd prize was not so good as there were lacking some of the dairy points shown in the other heifer.

We hope that in future Holstein enthusiasts will pay more attention to our Show and not allow all the interest to be awarded to the other breeds. Should more attention not be paid to this class we feel sure that the public will lose interest, in this breed which we are led to believe leads the worid in butterfat records. Taken altogether the show of cattle was a most worthy one, on ‘ which fact breeders and the Association are to be congratulated. PRODUCE SHED The show of dairy produce, pot plants, cut flowers, jams and preserves was very satisfactory throughout, while the entries in the cookery classes and needlework section were numerous. The splendid exhibit of the Ruakura Farm of Instruction again attracted well merited attention Much care had been given to the matter of effectively staging the many samples of agriculture etc., and Mr Green and his staff are to be commended on the satisfactory result achieved. Messrs Gould and Austin’s furniture exhibit included a*polished rimu wardrobe, bedstead, duchesse pair, mirrors, oiled rimu mantlepiece, overmantel, and an oak sideboard with lead lights. Every article was splendidly finished, and only the best timber has been used. The firm makes,to order any design of furniture in oak, rimu or kauri. A feature of the Produce Shed was a splendid display of cut blooms. In this department MrG. F. McGirr, Mr H. Dalton and M‘ ss Dalton denser ve special thanks for bringing forward such a beautiful array of flowers. The display was most favourably commented upon by the hundreds of people who thronged the building throughout the afternoon. .

LUNCHEON SPEECHES

At the luncheon Mr J. A. Clothier (President) apologised for the abscence of the Hon. W. F. Massey, M.P., Sir Joseph Ward and Mr. H. Poland. He expressed great pleasure at having the Hon. W. H. Herries present who he said was always ready to be present, wet or line, and assured Mr Herries that he would always have a very hearty welcome., Mr Clothier created quite an uproar when he referred to Mr Herries and the Mayor of Te Aroha {Mr W. Norrell) as “ Prime Waikatos ” dubbing Mr J. D. Morison from Taranaki, next in order. The farmers, he said were all looking happy but they might not smile in a week or two when they had to furnish particulars of their incomes for taxing purposes. Mr Clothier also mentioned the fine exhibit from the Ruakura Farm of Instruction, which, he said, reflected great credit on Mr Green’s staff. The Mayor, in proposing the toast to Mr Herries, said he intended to

bring all the pressure possible to bear qn the honourable gentleman as he considered tfie district was nqt getting a fair deal, but ffie considered when be had finished with bi>h he woijld agree to do his utmost fqr the good qf tfie district. The toast \yas drqnk with vgry

hearty tqusical honours: Mr ijerries, in reply, thanked; them qll for the toast. He Mated that the purchase of the Lipsey Block had been almost completed that morning and that anything he could do for the advancement of the district he would do willingly. Mr Herries also touched on the burning question of the Farmers’ Tax. The Government had been called upon to raise a large sum of money and he thought none of the farmers were against the imposition of a stiff tax on those who were making extra war profits. An export tax would have hit those people who were not making extra profits, as also would an extra land tax, and it was considered that the best way to raise the money was by taxing the incomes of the farmers. It would no doubt be very difficult tq levy the tax owing tq the way in which some farmers kept their books. He - kept boqks himself when farming, but they were all wrong, (laughter)l

Mr Herries outlined a scheme \yhiclj would enable farmers tq tell \yljgt profit they had iqade qver qne yqap and Ije thqijght they cqijld ajf be trusted tq assist jrj qakiqg tlqe petqnis.

Majqr If- H- Rro\yn, N.Z.S.G., commanding the N'q 2 Qrqup, spqke about the need for recruits, He said he had received word from

headquarters that recruits were not coming forward so well, to which he had replied that he was recruiting in Te Arqha and yvoqld not be shqrt qf meq. He'sqid he was recruiting ftjr% men to go intq camp cm the January and had already been fairly successful. Majqr Brqwn said hg did not thiqk that the married m e >! should gq yet, but they cquld qssisj; in recruiting, and if they gave bin) the naines of qji ejigjble ’ men hg would soon hunt them up, Messrs W. Gadsby and A. Mitchell both spoke in high terms of the exhibits in the horse classes and the usefulness of the agricultural shows. Mr Mitchell said the roads in the district were about the worst he had seen for some time and urged the people to make good roads similar to those in Taranaki. Mr J. B. Thomas supplemented Mr Mitchell’s remarks about the roads, but he thought this district was better than Taranaki altough it had poor roads (laughter). Mr Thomas also spoke very forcibly on the recruiting question. Mr F. Hubbard, an ex-president of the Association, also spoke in high terms of the Show and the exhibits. A toast to the ladies, proposed by Mr Mitchell, concluded the speecfin)akji]g.

HORSES Thoroughbreds—Entire, R. B. Hines’St. Amansby Soulf—Lottie 1. 1 Roadsters—Stalliom John Gardes’ General Woo 4 L ' Carriage Horses—B McSweeney ? s

Inigo 2, James Handley’s Free Bird buggy horses! mares or geldings, A. // B. Cassidy I', Miss A. Kelso’s Victor and Royal 2. Buggy horse, mare or gelding, B. McSweeney’s Inigo 1, F Vosper’s Trixy 2, A. B. Cassidy 3. Buggy horse, mare, or geldibg, JasHandley’s Freebird 1, Ida Adams’ - Gaiety 1, P. Hogan’s Princess 3. Gig horse, 14.2 and over, to be shown in harness, B. McSweeney’s Inigo 1, Janies Handley’s Freebird 2, Ida Adams’ Gaiety 3. Cob to be driven in harness, 14.2 and under, F. Vosper’s Trixy 1, Miss A Kelso’s Victor 2. Buggy or gig pony, 13.2 and under, Wm. Eastwood’s Tot 1, Mrs Lovegrove’s Jumbo 2. Pair buggy ponies, 13.2 and under, A, Andr w 1. Champion hrpk, Miss Ida Adams’ Gaiety 1, Taylor’s Regail 2. Best farmers’ turnout, Joe Hawkins' 1. Creamery turnout, with one horse, Joe Hawkins 1. Best trotting horse or mare, F, Vosper’s 'J rxy i, R Glynn Lewis’ Floia F'aus 2.

Riding - Lady rider who has never won a prize, Mrs Taylor i, Miss Hicks 2. Lady rider, over fences, divided skirt, Miss Adatns i, Mrs Taylor 2, Miss Hicks 3. Polo pony, 14.2 and under, F. Vosper’s Trixy, x, Janies Bros Ebony 2, Gentleman rider, for amateurs,-<J, Clarkin 1, R. A. Hinton 2. Craping competition, Jock (C. - McNico) 1. Kia Ora (H. Manuel) 2, Mars (J. McCarthy ) 3 Bare back riding competition. C. McNicol 1, F. Vosper. 2. R, A Hinton 3, Champion harness horse, B. McSweeney’s Inigo Stockmen’s competition with whips] A Johnston 1, J. Budge 2. Gentle men rider over hunting-- fences. 0. Mc>icol 1, F. Vosper 2 , B. E. Burke 3 Boy rider under 14, M. Garland 1, M, Burke. 2, J, Munro 3. Lady’s hack, over 15 hands, James Bros Ebony if, R. A Hinton’s Batou 2, J. McCarthy’s Mars 3. Lady's hack over 15 hands, Ida Adajns Gaiety 1, H. Manuel’s Lad die 2, Miss A. Jones 3. Huuter, list or upwards. H. Manuel’s Kia Ora' 1, Wynn Brown’s Exchange 2, F. Vosper’s Doctor 3. Bending competition, A Mitchell 1, E. Aislabie 2, Lady’s huuter, F, Vosper’s

Doctor x, Wynn Brown’s Exchange 2, James’ Bros. Ebony 3. Maiden Hunter, A, J. Johnson’s Gallipoli 1, H. EPorritt 2. Champion huuter, "Wynn Brown’s Exchange 1, Mrs B C.Taylor’s Monarch 2,'Wm. Leslie Carr's Jock 3, F. Vosper’s Doctor 4. Best boy rider, under 20 years, Cyril Carkin 1, R. A. Hinton 2, N. McCabe 3. Driving competitions, Miss Ida Adams i, Mrs A B Cassidy 2. Miss A. Kelso 3 Ladies’barnessingcompeiition, Miss Botham x, Mrs Cassidy 2, Miss A. Kelso 3. Driving competition (gentlemen), F Vosper r. E. Aislabie 2. Tandem team to be driven by lady. Miss A. Kelso 1, Mrs A. B. Cassidy 2... Best tandem team, Mrs A B Cassidy 1, Miss A. Kelso 2. The Te Aroha News Cup, best dairy cow, J Montefiore 1 Open shoeing competition, Roberts 1, Buchan 2, Early 2.

CATTLE

Jersey Cattle,—Breeders" Group, F Church I, W J Hall 2. Jersey heifer, two years, F Church i, W J Hall A E Missen 3. Shorthorn cow, any age, F. Rowe j, F Summers ,2. . Jersey Cow, 3 and over, 1 and ch W J Hall 2 and 3 Special Class—Pedigree Jersey cow, any age, bolding authenicated milk and butter-fat records, W J. Hill 1 and 2, F M Strange 3, W J Anderson 4. Pen of 5 best cared for hand-fed calves, J D Mackay 1, Craig Bros 2, E Burke, jnr. 3. Fat Cattle Fat bullock, J McNicol 1. Best fat steer, J McNicol 1 and 3, G. Alley 2. Fat Cow, Te Aroha Bacon Company 1, G Alb y 2. Best hand'fed Jersey heifer calf, Win-Dunn 1 and 2. Best hand-fed Shorthxrn heifer calf, D. O’Donoghue 1, P. Swney 2. Best hand-fed Holstein heifer calf, Joseph Clark 1 and 2, P. A- Swney 3, .

Grade Cows—Grade Jersey Cow, J C Montjfiore 1, G, Alley 2, D. Crawford 3i Grade Holstein cow, J McCabe 1, N- E. Mikkelsen’s Jess 2. Grade Ayrshire cow, G. Laird 1. Grade Shorthorn cow, P. A, Swney 1. D‘, O.Donoghue 2„ Dan O’Donogbue 3.

-.A,'- PIGS Berkshires —Berkshire Boar, under

12 months, JohnKelso 1. Berkshire , sowi under 12 months, Craig Bros. 1 and 2.« CATTLE AND SHEEP DOGS Collie, pure bred, long haired, J. W. Taylor 1, J. Coughey 2, E. Horn 3. Smooth-haired sheep dog, G. L. Laird 1, H. E. Priest 2, Roughhaired sheep dog, J . Coughey 1, H. G. Priest 2. Smooth-haired cattle dog, F. I. Hunt 1, H. I. Hyde 2. Rough-haired cattle dog, J. A. Dearlov<s 1. • • '• POULTRY

piack Orpington cock or cockerel, Mears Bros. 1, Scott 2. Black Orpington or pullet, C. Keesing J, Mears Bros. 2, Scott White Leghofn popk or cockerel, W. Whinfay L White Leghorn hen or pullpt, \V. Wbjnray 1 apd 2. Plymouth Ropk cock or cockerel, Mrs Ippdepiapp 1. Plymouth Rock Ifpp of- puljeti Mrs Linderpann I. §ilvef Wyapdotfe popk of cockerel, W. Wbinray 1 and 2. Silver Wyandotte hen or pullet W. Wbinray 1, H. Hyde 2. Minorca cock or cockerel, Mrs Lindemann 1, Minpfgy hen or pullet, Mrs Lindemann 1, Vwfp Rock cockerel, E- Ward 1, ‘VV'fene* Rock pullets, W, Whinray 1, JS. Ward 2, Miss Eastwood 3. dupks—-Duck, J- McCabp J’. iVylesbpry Duck, Drake, J. MpCalje J. ' Fqt killed aqd dfegsed gqckerel, if}* Shinp L Rggs—Heqs eggs, J2 heaviest, tinted, W. Wbinray 1. Hens eggs, 12 heaviest, white, J. McGlashan 1. Cookery Classes—Bread made with Champion flour, Miss Dearlove I. Mrs J. Cummings 2. Home made bread made with yeast, Miss Dearlove 1, Mrs S. Campbell 2. Nut bread, Mrs McGirr 1. Currant loaf, Mrs J. Dearlove 1, Mrs J. B. Morrison h.c. Plate home madp scones, Mrs A. Hewin 1, Mrs G. Clothier 2. Plate home made scones, made with Champion flour, Miss Eva Nicol 1, Mrs A. Hewin 2. Home made fancy scones, Mrs T. Stanley 1, Miss Dparlove 2. Home made pikelets, Mrs J. B. Morrison 1. Mrs R. Trebilco 2.

Home made sausage rolls, Mrs T. Stanley2. Home' made lemon cheese, Mrs C. Grainger 1, Miss Ruckridge'2, .Mrs Dalton '3 and h.c. , fcollectidn of home made biscuits, {L. Mrs'itff 'fealton 1. Jam sandwich; %■ Mjss j, .. ft.*Trebilco h.c. jam roll, Mrs T J. Meikle 1, Mrs F. E. Hughes 2. Sponge cake, Miss Barnett 1. Seed cake Miss D. Leaman 1,- Mrs W. J}i£on 2, Miss Barnptt 3. Sultana c Barrett 1 Miss D. Puck- : ftdge2. Madeira Cake, Miss Barrett

1, Mrs J. Dearlove 2. Currant cake, Mrs J. Meikle 1. Puff Paste, Mrs T. Stanley 1. Shortbread, Mrs J. B. Morrison 1, Miss Puckridge 2. Plum pudding, Mrs Alf. Rowe 1. Children’s Classes - Currant cake made by girl under 13, Ursula Maingav 1. Sponge sandwich, Elsie Me Glashan 1, Edna Hedge 2. Six queen cakes, Miss Eva Hayr 1. Best 6 plain scones, Rose Walker 1, Eva Nicol 2, Annie Cummings 3. Honey. Mrs R. Trebilco. Sweets —Cocoanut ice, Miss Eva Hayr 1, Mrs C. A. Care 2. Collection of toffees, Mrs M. Dalton 1, Miss Eva Hayr 2. Collection of home made sweets, Annie Cummings 1, Mrs J. Cummings 2. Public School Division—Writing (1) Nora Baker 1, Jim Keaney 2. (2) Olive Stark 1, Alice Steel 2. (3) Jane Knox 1, Ernie Trainer 2. (4) Elaine Burton 1, M. Stewart 2. (5) Winnie Sproul 1, Vera Wright 2. School Drawing—(l) Nellie Monklev 1, Annie Holder 2. (2) Gertrude Crawford 1, Bell Biggs 2. (3) Harvey Bliss 1, Lila Robinson 2. (4) Arthur Horn 1, Clarice Howard 2. (4a) Mildred White 1, Dorothy Wright 2. (5) Marguerite Bruce 1. (6) Percy Watson 1. Mapping (1) E. Bowen 1, A. Glover 2. (2) James Baker 1, Ethel Glover 2. Art Classes—Wood carving, relief, Mrs Dearlove Land special mention. Painting, oil, chip, Mrs Dalton 1. Painting, water colours, Mrs Dalton I and 2. Plasticine modelling, pupils II years and over, B. Biggs P, Rhuna Mann 2. Plasticine modelling, pupils under 8, Nellie Monkley 1, Doreen Deverell 2.

Sewing Standard IV, child’s petticoat, Miss M. Burgess 1, Miss M. Bath 2. Standard IV, sample flannel, Vera Wright 1. Sample of needlework, Vera Wright 1.

Dairy Produce —lib butter in Alb. rolls, with salt, Mrs Laird 1. Mrs J. L. Morris 2. lib butter in Alb rolls, without salt, Mrs Laird 1, Mrs J. L. Morris 2. lib butter in Alb rolls, with salt, Mrs Laird 1, Mrs M. B. Epps 2. lib butter in rolls, without salt, Mrs Laird 1, Mrs M. B. Epps 2. Field Produce —Sheaf of Oats, P. Thompson 1. Vegetables—Peas, Mrs F. E. Goldsbury 1, Mrs Meikle 2. Beans, broad, H. J. Hawkins 1. Beans, French, Mrs Meikle 1. Mrs Revell 2. Beans, runner, Mrs Meikle 1. Cabbages, Mrs A. J. Forrest 1, Mrs Goldsbury 2. Onions, Mrs W. Reve 1. Eschalots, F. Lowel, Mrs F. E. Goldsbury 2. Beetroot, F. Lowe 1, Mrs A. J. Forrest 2. Rhubarb, Miss T. Craill 1 and 2. Potatoes, 12 round, Mrs Meikle 1, Mrs G. E. Moore 2. Collection of vegetables, Mr W. Revell 2.

Fruit—Apricots, Miss Clothier 1, Miss Bossons 2. Peaches, 6 dessert, Miss Bossons 2. Plums, dessert, H. J. Hawkins 1 and 2. Plums, culinary, Miss Bossons 1 and 2. Strawberries, Miss Clothier 1, F. M. Strange 2. Gooseberries, E. Davis

1, A. Steele 29 Loganberries, F. M. Strange and J. Meikle h.c. Collection of Fruit, Miss Bossons 1 and 2.