KAPONOA BULL FAIR

Taranaki Daily News, 9 October 1928, Page 6

KAPONOA BULL FAIR

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THE TOP PRICE 62 GUINEAS 31 ANIMALS AVERAGE 25 GUINEAS. THE PRICES CONSIDERED GOOD. The ninth annual bull fair under the auspices of the Kaponga Jersey Club was held at Kaponga yesterday. There was a good attendance of buyers from all parts of Taranaki, and as far as the Bay of Plenty. The sale was conducted by Messrs Newton King, Ltd., Messrs W. B. Fearon and C. Williams wielding the hammer. At times the bidding w r as very keen. Several lots passed were sold privately, while for t'he total of 31 sold the average price was slightly under 2'5 guineas. The top price was 62 guineas, Mr. J. Feron, Eltham, being the purchaser. The bull was Thorndale Golden Glary, bred by Mr. R. J. Morris, of Opunake, who has for the past four years in succession obtained the top price at this fair. The prices were considered good. On the whole the animals were in good condition. A small line of heifers was offered. None realised the reserve, the highest bid being 11 guineas. Details of the sale are:— ■ On. Account Mr. B. Ogle (Auroa). Rama Paddy, born August, 1927, by Matai Nui Golden Boy—Rdma’saTopsy. —Mr; ~H. G. Norgate (Kaponga), 10 guineas.. .. On Account Mr. H. T. Mellow (Mahoe). Ribbon wood King, born August, 1926, by Xenia’s Oxford Lad—Rainbow’s Pulehra.—Mr. F. Atkins (Normanby), 17 guineas. On Account Mr. E. E. Joyce (Eltham). Zola’s Paddy, born September, 1927, by Ohio’s -Bilberry’s King—Zola of Rosy Creek. —-Mr. R. Tickner (Waikato), 22 guineas. Zola's Prince, born October, 1926, by Passion’s. Campanile—Zola of Rosy Creek.—Mr. S. Stuart (Bay of Plenty), 45 guineas. Greendale Master, born October, 1925, 'by Farce’s Passion—Lady Celia.—Mr. B. Sharp (Matapu), 50 guineas. On Account Mr. J. F. Shepherd, Opunake. Moorpark Goldmine, born August, 1927, by Ivondale Gold Plume —Eaton Mymy.—Mr. H. Symmons (Pungarehu), 17 guineas. Golden K.C.8., born January, 1926, by Dainty’s Enigma’s K.C. —Golden Riverlea.—Mr. 11. Crooks (Kapuni), 21 guineas. On Account Mr. J. H. Phillips, Awatuna. Koneinei Maid’s Duke, born August, 1927, by Lueetta’s Champion—Koneinei Mavis Mermaid.—Mr. J. Templeton (Te Kiri), 10 guineas. Koneinei prospect, born August, 1927, by Lucetta’s Champion—Koneinei.—Mr. R, H. Gatenby (Matapu), 11 guineas. Koneinei Conquero:, born September, 1925, by Ohio Conqueror—Koneinei Pretty Flirt. —Mr. S. Agnew (Te Kiri), 26 guineas. Koneinei Noble Twylish, born August, 1925, by Koneinei Charm’s Twylish—Koneinei Mavis Mermaid. —Mr. M. Condo’.: (Te Roti), 23 guineas. On Account Mr. R. J. Morris, Opunake. Thorndale Golden Glory, born December, 1926, by Golden Rimu—Belvedere Maiden Hair.—Mr. J. Feron (Eltham), 62 guineas. On Account Mr. H. E. Eva, Kapuni. Tresses Majestic, born November, 1927, by Nga Tawa Prospector—Golden Tresses.—Mr. E. L. Abbott (Kaponga), 12 guineas. Perfection’s Prospector, born November,' 1927, by Nga Tawa Prospector— Placida’s Perfection.—Mr. L. Nairn (Eltham), 15 guineas. Sunshine’s Arabian Knight, born July, 1925, by Aster’s Two-Step—Tresses Sunshine.—Mr. H.. Symmons (Pungarehu), 33 guineas. On Account Mr. E; L. Bigham, Aurpa. Rose Bud’s Piper, born August, .1927, by Rama’s General —Rama’s Rose Bud. —Mr.- J. W. Twogood (Kaponga), 12 guineas. On Account Mr. G. Bigham, Auroa. Rama Jeff, born August, 1927, by Rama’s Laddie —Rama’s Poilet. —Mr. J. Condon (Matapu), 10J guineas. On Account Mrs. L. A. Turner, Riverlea. Breach of Promise, born 1927, by Um-utahi King—Promise’s Lady.—Mr. H. Symmans (Pungarehu), 15 guineas. On Account Mr. W. A. Guy, Matapu. Fox’s Ring, born 1918, by Neat Ring —Fox’s Pink.—Mr. A. W. Yeates (Inglewood), privately, 25 guineas. Umutahi Rebel, born July, 1927, by Te Ngu-tu’s Gold Reef —Rebel’s Leona.— Mr. R, H. Gatenby (Matapu), 30 guineas. Fox’s Chief, 'born July, 1927, by Fox’s Ring—Cloverlea Snowdrop. —Mr. D. Malone (Kaponga), 40 guineas. On Account Mr. C. P. Crowley, Kaponga. Response, born August, 1906, by Daisy’s Prince—Gown’s Princess.—Mr. R. H. Gatenby (Matapu), 3'6 guineas. Gown’s Prince, born August, 1927, by Conceit’s Prince —Perfect Gown. —Mr. E. L. Abbott (Kaponga), 15} guineas. Conceit’s Perfection, born August, 1927, by Conceit’s Prince —Marmion’s Lass. —Mr. L. A. Turner (Riverlea), 16} guineas. Daisy’s Dictator, born September, 1926, by Cloverlea K.C.B. Prince — Daisy’s Princess.—-Mr. J. S. Kissick (Kapuni), 26 guineas. On Account Mr. C. W. N. Rowe, Rowan. Beauty’s Marvel, born August, 1925, by Belvedere Pride’s Marvel —Penrose Beauty.—Mr. S. Bankhead (Awatuna), 22 guineas. Burnside Gift, born August, 1923, by Bessie’s Twylish—Burnside Duchess.— Mr. L. B. Mellow (Kaponga), 17 guineas. On Account’Mr. G. E. Cowling, Manaia. Durden Warrior, born July, 1926, by Peggy’s Noble Aster —Cowling’s Maid.— Mr. H. Symmans (Pungarehu), 21 guineas. On Account Mr. S. J. Hollard, Rowan. Brookley’s Noodle, born September, i 925, by Achievement of Wjllop’bap.k—

Willowbank Nancy.—Mr. J. Malone (Riverlea), 38 guineas.

On Account Mr. W, Hudson, Riverlea. Greendale’s Jack, born September, 1925, by Farce’s Passion—War Widow. — Mr. D. S. Nairn (Eltham), 25 guineas. On Account W. Duff and Son, Auroa. Auroa Fox’s Tika, born August, 1927, by Swastika’s Last—Molina Foxglove. —Mr. A. Parkes (Awatuna), 14 guineas. Auroa Pride, born August, 1927, by Auroa Mariner—Auroa. Pretty.—Mr. .0. Gargan.. (Riverlea), 17 guineas. ■'< “AIR SENSE" STIMULATED. SEEKERS FOR SOUTHERN CROSS. Still doubting but with the hope of being there in ease rumour should be true, a number of adults and children gathered at the Hawera racecourse, climbed the water tower and other vantage points and gazed skywards in looking for the Southern Cross which, it was whispered through the streets, would land in or pass over Hawera at 2.30 yesterday afternoon. They . were disappointed. “Air sense” penetrated to the schools, and the . children were allowed out of doors an hour earlier than usual. Birds flying low and fearfully for shelter from the uncannily black low clouds were acclaimed of Tasman flight fame only to be recognised as feathered fliers when excitement was high. THE CDLT OF THE JERSEY. With the interests of breeders at heart and with the chief aim of its members being the advancement of the Jersey breed, no club in Taranaki has done more to raise the standard of breeding than has the Hawera Jersey Cattle Club. That the efforts of its members have been appreciated has been amply demonstrated by the interest displayed by the public in all sales held by the club. The introduction of an inspection committee, an innovation which was resultant of much favourable comment at last year’s sales, is a commendable feature of all the club’s sales. This committee consists of two well-known authorities on the breed who inspect all entries prior to the sale and should any not be up to the high standard set by the club, these gentlemen have power to reject such entries. Thus is the quality of the offering at the club sales ensured. The eighth annual bull fair of the Hawera Jersey Cattle Club will be held at the Glover Road saleyards on Wednesday next, October 10, when 79 choice young bulls will be offered on behalf of 32 members of the club. No higher recommendation can be given than that the quality of the offering is if anything higher than that of the previous sale. Catalogues' may be procured on application to the secretary of the club, Mr. R. McCay, Hawera, or the auctioneers in conjunction, Farmers’ Co-op. or Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., Wellington. ELECTRIC ARBITRATION. MR. J. S. BARTON, S.M., UMPIRE. Mr. J. S. Barton, S.M., has accepted the office of umpire as appointed by Messrs. E. Hitchcock and H. D. Vickery, arbitrators for the board and company respectively in the arbitration proceedings under the Hawera County Electric Lighting Act, 1902, and the Arbitration Act to determine the value of the Electric Company’s undertaking, lands, rights, assets, plant and goodwill for the purpose of submission upon a loan poll proposal to the ratepayers of the Hawera borough, Hawera county, Waimate West county, Manaia and Normanby towns. “Arbitration proceedings will commence early in November, it is hoped,” said Mr. Barton yesterday, “and will probably last for a week or more. The arbitrators and umpire will be present throughout while the tribunal will be located probably at the Hawera courthouse or borough chambers.” A majority of the voting ratepayers upon the poll representing three-fifths will be needed to carry the proposal. HORSES BRING HIGH PRICES. BAY MARE REALISES £47 10s. Some exceptionally high prices were received at a sale of mixed horses held by the Farmers’ Co-op. at Hawera on Saturday. About 50 horses were yarded, the better animals bringing an average of £2O each. A five-year bay mare belonging to Mr. W. Potts (Moumahaki) topped the list at £47 10s, while the same vendor secured £4O for a three-year filly. Mr. J. Dyson (Ohangai) obtained £29 for a four-year bay gelding, and Mr. W. P. Corcoran (Taipoherenui) £3O for a five-year gelding. A five-year mare and a five-year gelding were sold, for Mr J. R, Jones (Riverlea) at £23 10s and £26 10s respectively. Mr. G. Radford (Meremere) obtained £3O for a bay mare, while Mr. G. W. Williams (Moturoa) secured £2O for a five-year mare, £25 for a fouryear mare, £2O for a chestnut gelding and £l9 for a bay gelding. HAWERA GOLF TOURNAMENT. SUCCESSFUL event promised. Commencing on Saturday, October 20, and extending over a period of three days, the South Taranaki golf tournament to be held at the Fairfeld links under the auspices of the Hawera Club promises to be very successful. Entries which will in all probability be large, close on October 15. The first event is to commence at 12.30 o’clock on the Saturday, this being the South Taranaki amateur championship. The sixteen with best gross scores will qualify, while the next 16 will'be'eligible for the Fairfield handi-

cap trophy. Played in conjunction with this event will be a No. 1 medal handicap and a teams match, the latter being open to teams of four from any associated club in New Zealand. The first rounds of the championship and the Fairfield handicap are timed to start at 8.30 a.m. on the second day, while Bogey Handicap No. 1 will follow soon afterwards. In the afternoon, the ; second rounds of the championship and! the Fairfield-Handicap''will be played,' as well as the second Medal Handicap. ; The championship and handicap semifinals and the second bogey handicap: will be commenced on .Monday morning, the finals of the two former events being staged early in the afternoon. There 1 will r.o be a four-ball bogey handicap. Throughout the tournament a continuous putting competition will be held. MINIATURE CLUB SHOOTING. The first round and most of the second round of the shooting competition for Mr. P. O. Veale’s trophy, held under the auspices of the Hawera Miniature Rifle Club, have, been completed, the following being the scores:.— > ; . First round.—Mrs. Veitch .100, . Miss te. Rae 100, L; Rush .100, L,. Uttihger 100, C. Mickelsen 99J, Miss J. Rae 99}, G. Arnold 97}, G. Harding 97}, E. Booth 97}, A. Elgar 96}, E,: Mullins .9.6},' P. Petersen 95}, J. Gemhoefer 95}, Mrs. F. Rae 94}, B. Watts 94, and Miss T. Ingram 92. Second round. —E. Booth 100, Miss J. Rae 100, J. Gernhoefer 100, G. Harding 99}, Mrs. Rae 99, P. Petersen 98}, C. Arnold 97}, Miss E. Rae 96}, Miss T. Ingram 95}, L. Uttinger 94}, L. Rush 94}. Mrs. Veitch, A. Elgar, B. Watts, C. Mickelsen and E. Mullins have yet to complete the round. The competition must be finished by October 12. GENERAL ITEMS. A carrier pigeon was caught in the kitchen of Mrs. E. K. Cameron’s house in Hawera on September' 15 and is still living upon the property. The bird’s number is 27 A.R.P. 1594, and it is thought the pigeon was caught in the severe storms about September 15. Arrested in High Street on Saturdayevening, Archibald Colquhoun Thomas, 24 years of' age, was '■ charged' with drunkenness’ at the Hawera Court yesterday morning for' the second tijpe within six months. He had been convicted for an offence at Kapbnga on May 25. Accused, Who did not appear, was fined £l, the amount ■of his bail, by Mr. L. A. Bone, J.P. The collection of £l5 was the result of a successful shop day held in Mrs. Collins’ shop by a ladies committee consisting of the wives of members of the Hawera Municipal Band on Saturday in aid of the contest expenses fund. The members organising and managing the effort were Mesdames Pearce, Hawkins, Ogden, Fox, Crutch, Crowder and Croucher. The collection taken at the band’s concert on Sunday night totalled £4 17s 6d, but after expenses are paid there will be only a few shillings for the fund.

The first public appearance of the combined orchestra from the Hawera High and Main Schools will take place tp-night in the Opera House. The .members are playing remarkably well, and .will give a .list of selections that should appeal to' all tastes. They will have the assistance of several able and popular artists from Hawera and New Plymouth. Patrons are asked to make a point of being in their seats early, so as to enable a prompt start to be made. The orchestra is proclaimed .by the leading musicians as the leading children’s orchestra in Australia or New Zealand. Billiard players will be interested to learn that Mr. W. M. Clark, formerly of Marton and Raetihi, has purchased the Central billiard parlour from Mr. H. Coburn, who is leaving Hawera to reside in New Plymouth. A free night was spent last night, during which the five tables were in constant use and opportunity was taken of meeting the new proprietor. PERSONAL. Mr. Nicholas Muir, a very old and esteemed resident of Eltham, died on Sunday. Mr. Muir had resided in Eltham and district for about 30 years and had earned the respect and esteem of all who knew him. In the early days he engaged in farming, and afterwards became interested in the brick kilns on the Rawhitiroa Road. This did not prove a great success, and the works were closed some years ago. • Since then Mr. Muir lived a retired life, and had during the past ten years lived in the home of Mr. W. M. Peacock. The death of Mrs. Owen John Dolan at Palmerston, North at the age of 28 years will be regretted by a large circle of friends in South Taranaki. Mrs. Dolan, nee Mary Cecilia ’ Qarroll, was the eldest daughter of Mr. and, Mrs. L. Carroll, of Hawera, and was married only a year ago. She had lived practically all her life in Hawera and district and was very popular. A baby boy was born a week ago and Mrs. Dolan was progressing well when she contracted measles, and despite all that could be done for her she died yesterday. The funeral will leave the Catholic Church, Hawera, at 2 p.m. to-day. Mr. B. C. Bennett, who toured South Africa with the AU Blacks, will return with the team on the steamer Mahenb. Mr. F. W. Sutton received cable advice, to this effect on Friday. Mr. Bennett travelled overland from Melbourne to Sydney. Mr. Geo. Syme, junr., was a passenger yesterday to'Taihape on a business trip. Madame Veta Cornwall and Mr. R. George, the soloists engaged for tonight’s orchestra concert, arrive in Hawera to-day. Mr. Francis Chapman, of Francis Chapman, Sons and Deekes, Australia House, London, who has been spending a few days in Taranaki, left Eltham yesterday morning for Wellington. 'THE GAUCHO” AT OPERA HOUSE. SCREENING TO-MORROW. Spirited action and emotional playing characterise “The Gaucho,” Douglas Fairbanks’ latest picture, which will be presented at the Opera House on Wednesday next. It is a tale of treasure, combat, intrigue and love, concerning the adventures of a bandit who crosses the Cordilleras with his riders to seize a city grown rich from the offerings of pilgrims to its sacred shrine. For the first time the star has two leading women, one a wild madcap, the other a saintly character. . The production has a conflict of love interests, much stronger, than jn any Fairbanks, picture, Under the iqs,tnlction/ of Real

from Argentina, Fairbanks became an adept with the boleodoras, which he uses in the picture as one of his many striking feats of prowess. A thrilling climax to the picture shows how the captured Gaucho chief from his ecll secs the shrine girl and her protector, the good padre (Nigel de Brulier) under arrest. He digs his way out and joins his oncoming riders. Outnumbered by the dictator’s troops, the Gaucho stampedes a vast herd of steers and gains the city as the soldiers are routed. The shrine girl and priest are released from the scaffold. The dictator and commandante are taken by the Gauchos, and the outlaw rides away with the girl of his choice. The box plan is no'w open at Miss Blake's sweet shop.