STRATFORD A. AND P. SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 November 1917, Page 3

STRATFORD A. AND P. SHOW.

PEOPLE'S DAY. The altcndam:-.' yesterday was well »|) to expectations, the grandstand and ring being thronged. The arrangements were most complete regarding (lie judging, and then? were no protests. The horses shown were, of a high standard of merit. Much interest centred in the superb horsemanship of Mrs. Campbell. The high jump was eagerly anticipated, but proved very moderate, the jumping, outside that of the winner (Tasmaii) being poor, and only one award was made. In the other competitions the horses were nearly equal in merit, some .Tend horsemanship being witnessed. The president and all" the officiate are to be congratulated on the successful results achieved, special praise being due to the ladies' committee for the complete success of their catering. The secrotary, Mr. Stanley, showed himself to be a most capable and courteous official, and his assistant. Mr. Sid. Ward, ablv backed up his chief. Th- Municipal ■Band, under Conductor Spurdle, rendered an excellent programme, which was greatly appreciated. The total receipts were £2 less tban last year, showing that the patronage was mostly local. HORSES. THOROUGHBREDS. : Entire.-.!. Bond's" (New Plymouth) Campfire, 1. DRAUGHTS. ' Entile. 4 years or over.—J. Grant's (Hawera) Knight of the Garter, 1. Three years: 11. Edgar's (Hawera) Prince Douglas, 1 'SADDLE HORSES. Lady's hack, ]f> hands —S. Svmcs (Waverloy). 1: E. Short's (FeikVinc) Raven. 2; H. J. Chittenden's (Wanganui) Major, 3./ Under 15 hands: R. Morison's Braemar. 1; J. Priestley (Hawera), 2; R. Morison's Maria, 3. Weight-carrying, ],V2, up to list.—S. Byrnes' Osprey. 1: B. W Harvey's (Waverley), Big Mac, 2; W. McKenz'ie's (Waitara) Nellie, 3. Up to 12st.: R. Morison's Braemar, 1; E. Short's Raven »• J. Priestley, 3. Best paced hack, walk, trot and center.—E. Short's Raven, 1; S. Symes' Osprey, 2; B. W. Harvey's Kopa'ngopango, Best walking hack—Mrs. G. Campbell's Brunswick Earl, 1: E. Short's Raven, 2. Troop horse, 1(1 hands, lost,—W. McKenzie's Xellie, 1; R. Morison's Maria, 2. COBS. Cob, ].-> hands, walk, trot, canter.—Mrs •L E Anderson's Mickey 1 : Miss G. dodgers' (Eltham) Dandy] 2. ' . HARNESS HORSES. Harness horses, 15 hands.—J Barraelongh's (Eltham) Cliff, 1: Mrs G. Campbell's Earle. 2. Horse, gig. and harness—T. .1. Hurley's (Hawera) Jewel, 1; J. W. Burke's (Eltham) Aristocrat, 2. Trotting horse, inarc or gelding—.T. Rarraclough's Cliff, 1; T. J. Hurley's Jcwc.l, 2. Lady's horse and turnout.—Dorothy Cleaver (Hawera). 1; Mrs. J. E. Anderson (Whangatnnmona). 2. Trotting geldine or mare.—T. J. Hurley's Jewel, 1. W. Curd's (Stratford) Barney, 2. Harness horse pace and stvle.—J. Rarraclough's Cliff. 1: G. Warrender's (Eltham) Wildwood King, 2; T. J Hurley's Jewel, 3. Mr. J. Barraclough's Cliff was awarden the championship as best carriage lior.se. HARNESS PONIES. 'Harness pony, 14.2.—Mr... J. E. Anderson's Mickey. 1. 13.2 hands: Father Doolaghtv's (Opunake) Tobey. 1. 12.2 hands: Master Joe Gray's '(Midhirst) Dot, 1; W. Cleaver's Xuki Boy, 2. SPRING CART HORSES. Milk brake borses.—T. Perry's Roval Black and Rose Black, 1; S.' Oadsb'y's Prince and Knight, 2. Pair utility horses.—S. Gadsbv's Prince and Knight,' 1; T. Orr's (Nga'ero) Bob and Paddy, 2. Mare or gelding (spring cart or express).—T. Perry's Rose Black, 1; H. Stanton's Gip, 2. Milk cart horse, laewt.—S. Gadsby, 1 and 2. " , ( DOGS.

Greyhounds (challenge class).—Dogs: Pup, under 12 months, Ivan' Moss' Pirate Hawkc 1; novice, .T. Snook's (Midhirst) Clyde 1. J. Terry's Warrigal 2, .1. Fitzgerald's (Stratford) Red Blaze 3; limit, ■J. Snook's Clyde 1, Mrs. A. Dririkwater's (Dannevirke) Overproof 2, N. Walsh's (Stratford) Maori Chief 3; open, F. Willis' (iPatca) Rambon ], champion and special. J. Snook's Clyde 2, Mrs. Drinkvat er's Overproof 3; N.Z. bred, F. Willis' Rainbow 1, J. Snook's Clyde 2, Mrs. Drintwater's Overproof 3." ' Bitches: Open. F. Parkin's (Waverley) Sunshine 1; N.Z. bred. P. Parkin's Sunshine 1 and champion. Brace, any sex: C. Murray's (Midhirst) Sunshower, and Tammie 1. . Pointers.—Dogs: Novice. R. Neal's (Stratford) I'lng 1; limit, P. Whittle's (Stratford) No Shout 1; N.Z. bred, P. Whittle's No Shout 1, R. Neal's Plus 2; oten, P. Whittle's No Shout 1 and specif. Bitches: N.Z. bred, IT. 0. Kettle's (Wai(ara) Sea Spray 1; open, IT. 0. Kcttle'j Sea Spray 1 and special. p-.:glish Setters.—Dogs: Pup under 12 months, J. Kidd's (Dannevirke) Braeleigl: Royalist 1; maiden and novice. J. Kicd's Braoleigh Royalist 1, .1. Martin's (Stratford) Sport 2, E. 0. Fowler's (P: rat ford) Spot 3; limit, P. J. O'Conlv's (Stratford) Rock 1. J. Kidd's Braelc j;h Rovalist 2, Miss 0. Curiis's (Stratford) Ron to 3: N.Z. bred. P. J. O'Connor's Rock 1 and special. J. Kidd's Braelelph. Royalist 2. Miss Curtis' 'Ponto 3; ojen, J. Kidd'r! Braelcigh Royalist 1. hish Spttors.—Dogs: Novice, limit and opdi. .1. Tizard's (Stratford) Tim Sheridan 1.

(Jim Dogs— Novice, J. Tizard's Tim Shoridan 1. J. Kidd's Braeleioh Royalist 2. Bitches: Novice, .f. Kidd's Kitty Clrncy 1; open, J. Kidd's Kitty Clancy 1 nr.d special, If, 0, Kiltie's Sea' Spray 2. Biv.ce: .1. KiddVs Tomoana Pat and Ta. p; i tu Tinkle 1. follies (smooth coated). —Dogs: Pup, iinc'er 12 months, J. Kidd's Tapn TopRii.i 1, W. Holmes- (Stratford) Mick 2; ncvice, .1. Kidd's Tapu Topsail 1, also first in class for limit, doi-s and first aid special in the open class (best, collie). Bitches: Pup, W. Holmes' Flip 1. Collies (rough coated, challenge class). —Dogs: 'Pup under 12 months, J. Canian's (Palmerston N.) Pararic Lad 1. J.

Lidd's Tapuata Tory 2: novice.. J. Kidd's Tapr.sta Tory 2;' limit, J.' Can(an's Pararie Lad 1 and special. W. J. Coates' (Lowgarth)<Mosgiel Laddie 2; X.Z. bred. J. Canian's Pararaie Lad .1 and special. W. J. Coates' Mosgiel Laddie 2; opdi, •I. Canian's Pararie Lad I, champion and special. W. J. Coates' Mosgiel Laddie 2. Bitches: Pups, novice and limit, K. Koss' (Stratford) Belfort Queen 1. J. Crossan's (Stratfordl Kelly 2; open, R. Boss' Belfort Queen 1 and special, J. Crossan's Kelly 2.

Collies (bearded).—Dogs: Novice. Hector Grey's (Xew Plymouth) Jock 1, J. Kidd's Tapuata Tramp 2; limit. Hector Grey's Jock 1 T. D. Baker's (Wanganui) Bob 2, J. Kidd's Tapuata Tramp 3; open. Hector Grey's Jock 1 an<L special. ft. M. Mn.nsell's (Bulls) Jinks 2. T. D. Baker's Bob 3. Working Collies.—Dogs: Maiden, Miss V. James' (Ngaere) Spot 1 and special. E. H. Limmoll's (Midhirst) Tim 2. J. Kidd's (Dannevirke) Tapuatn Tory 3: novice, limit and open. E. H. Linnell's Tim 1. W /t Holmes' Roy 2, J. Kidd's Tapuatn Tory 3.

Bull Dogs.—Puppy. J. W Mills' (Stratford) Mnna 1, F. J. Foley's (Stratford) Jumbo 2; maiden and novice, W. G, Douglas' (New Plymouth) Masca 1. J. W. Mills' Mona 2. P. J. Foley's Jumbo 3; limit, Mrs. F. A. Sharp's' (Stratford) Boxer 1. W. E. Douglas' Masca 2. J. M. Mills' Mona 3; N.Z. bred and open. C. K. Seabright's (Fnglewood) Commodore 1. and special, Mrs. F. A. Sharp's Boxer 2. W. G. Douglas' Masca 3. Bitches: Puppy and maiden, J. W. Mills' Lille 1; novice, limit, N.Z. bred and open. J. Rivett's (Stratford) Lady Grey ], J. W. Mills' Lille 2; brace,' J. W. Mills' Mona and Lille.

Cocker Spaniels, black.—Dogs: Puppy, novice and limit, Stewart and Landspeig's (Normanby) Waimarino Boy 1. T Aylward's (Stratford) lan's Pride 2; open, Stewart and Landsperg's Toro 1 and special and Waimarino Boy 2. Bitches: Novice, limit, and open] Stewart and Landsperg's Heather 1; brace, Stewart and Landsperg 1. Cocker Spaniels (other than black).— Dogs-: Novice, 0. Bitter's (Stratford) Boulder: limit and open. C. A. McDon-. nell's (Stratford) Jacko 1. Bitches: Puppy. J. MeAndrew's (Palmerston X.) Moeriki Rose 1; limit, W. H. Andrew's (Palmerston North) Moeriki Lass 1; open, J. MeAndrew's Moeriki Pose 1, W. H. Andrews' Moeriki Lass 2.

Field Spaniels.—Dogs: Puppy, C. Massey's (Stratford) Jack 1; novics, Miss H, Shotter's (Stratford) Rex 1; limit, Miss H. Shotter's Rex 1, Miss Pat Abraham's (Stratford) Tui 2, C. Massey's Jack 3; open, Allen Budge's (Stratford) Smut 1 and eliampion, Miss Pat Abraham's Tui 2. C. Massey's Jack 3. Bitches: Puppy, T. D. Colson's (Stratford) Rose 1; limit, K. Ross' (Stratford) Flora 1; novice and open. K. Ross' Flora 1, T, D. Colson's Rose 2.

Trish Water Spaniels (dons or bitches). —Puppy, J. Kidd's (Dannevirke) Tapuata Tinkle 1; open, J. Kidd's Tomoana Pat 1.

Fox Terriers (smooth)— Dogs: Pnppv. W. Pellott's (Stratford! Tapuatn Tony 1 and special. J l . Kidd's Tapuatn Torpedo 2. A. D. Stanley's (Stratford) Belvoirs Orphan 3; maiden, .f. Kidd's Tapuatn Torpedo 1, A. D. Stanley's Belvoir's Orphan 2; noviee, .T. Kidd's Tapuatn Torpedo 1. A. D. Stanley's Belvoir's Orphan i! Fnirhurst and Set ford's (Dannevirke) Windsor Chum .1; limit. \V. |Pclle('s Tapuatn Tonv I. J. Kidd's Tapuatn Torpedo 2, Fail-hurst and Set ford's Windsor Clinm 3; N.Z. bred and open, W. Pellet's Tapuatn Tony 1, J. Kidd's Needpath Domox 2. A. R. blasters and 0. Wunseh's Birchley Belvoir 3. Bite Tic.4: Puppy and noviee, Fairhurst and Sotford's Windsor Noela 1, J. Kidd's Tapuatu Tornado 2, W. Pellet's Lonely Lucy 3; maiden, J. Kidd's Tapuntu Tornado 1, W. .Pellet's Lonely Lnek 2, F. R. Pepper's (Aramoho) Lady T.cvenside 3. limit, N.Z. bred and open, H. Madeley's (Masterton) Donna's Double 1 and special, J. Kidd's Westshore Grit 2. J. Kidd's Tapuatn Tornado 3; brace, J. Kidd 1, W. Pellett 2; team of three, J. Kidd 1. Fox Terriers.—Dogs: Limit and open, W. J. Nooman's (Kaponga) Bob 1. Irish Terriers (challenge class). —Dogs: Maiden and novice, A. 11. Hillock's (Stratford) Mashona Pat 2; open, Mrs. G Campbell (Wanganui) Shephard 1 and special and challenge. Airedale Terriers. —Dogs: Puppy.maiden, noviee and limit, J. W. McMillan's (Stratford) 1; N.Z.bred and open. .). W. McMillan. 1, special, and 2; brace, J. W. McMillan 1. Black 'Pugs.—Dogs: Limit and X,Z. bred. Mrs. W. H. Douglas' (Stratford) Munga Munga Bogey 1. Bitches: Maiden, novice, limit, open, M. O'Connor's (Dannevirke) Niukun Poo 1. Pugs (fawn).—Bitches: Pnppv, Miss X. Algiers' (Stratford) Desert '('.old 1. Miss 0. L. Hal Us (Stratford) Polly 2. Sporting dog or bitch.—F Willis' (iFatea) Rainbow 1. , Sporting Brace: .T. Kidd's (Dannevirke) Tomoana Pat, Kit'tv Clancv and West Shore Girl 1. Sporting team: J, Kidd (Dannevirke) 1. Children's variety class: Master D. Stewart's Rita 1. '" Lady's Bracelet: Mrs. Canian's (Palmcrston North) Pararie Lad (a roughcoated collie). COMPETITIONS. Hunters, 12st.—S. Symcs' Osprey, 1; A. C. Cropkcr's Tarpot 2; R. Morrison (Masterton), 3. Hunters, owners financial with hunt clubs.—L. Payne's (Lepperton) Torpedo, 1: S. Svmes' Duchess and Osprev, 2 and 3. Ladies' hunters.—S. Svmes' Duchess, 1; A. Last's (Waihi) Red' Gauntlet, 2. High jump.—R. Shaw's (Eltham) Taßman, oft. Tin., 1. Open riders' competition, not less than list.—Father Doolaghtv, 1; L. Pavne's Toilet. 2. Bending competition.—W. Cleaver, 1; Erie Cleaver, 2. Harnessing and unharnessing competition (for ladies).—Miss G. IT. Tarry (Inglowoodl, 1; Miss Grace Kneebone (Ngacre). 2. Pony leaping.—Mrs. .T. E. Anderson's Mickey, 1; W. Cleaver's Jean, 2; C. Patterson's Bonnie, 3. Best gentleman driver.—T. TT. Hurlev, 1; J. W. Burke (Kltharn), 2. Mr. P. Hopkins was the most successful rider in the competitions. The results of the boys' judging, competition will not be available for a fendays. The result, of the milking competition, night and morning, were also not available. The control of traffic by the police, under Sergeant Dale, deserves special praise.