EGMONT SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1929, Page 7

EGMONT SHOW

SUCCESS OF PEOPLE’S DAY MAGNIFICENT STOCK PARADE INCREASED GATE RECEIPTS REMAINDER OF AWARDS Conditions could not have been more favourable for the second day—People’s Day—of the Egmont A. and P. Association’s Show at Hawera yesterday. An overcast sky with a cool breeze tempering the warmth of the day made for a pleasant outing, which was appreciated by the unusually large number of visitors, estimated to be well over 6000. That the show was one of the most popular events of the year was indicated by the mass of cars parked for hundreds of yards on all the streets leading to the showgrounds, and, by the almost continuous stream of visitors wending their way iii that direction during the afternoon. On all sides were heard remarks complimentary of the manner in which the day’s proceedings were conducted., The onerous task of the stewards was undoubtedly lightened by the assistance given by the various competitors and exhibitors. To those directly interested in stock, as well as to those whose knowledge was .of a less detailed nature, the parade of prize-winners was a spectacle which attracted more interest than usual, in view of the excellent types representative of the various sections. Both cattle and horses showed admirable , condition, and, if anything, went to show that substantial improvement is being made from year to year in the breeding of the stock so essential to the welfare of the district. From the Cyldesdale champions io the few weeks’ old Shetland foal, and from the leading sires of the particular groups of dairy, cattle down to the dainty-stepping Jersey calves, a splendid example of the values of good breeding was shown, and will doubtless do much to further the aims of the various bodies interesting themselves in this allimportant subject.

SCENE OF GREAT ACTIVITY. The showgrounds presented a picture of life and movement, and the various side-shows were the means of allowing the true holiday spirit to have free vein. Above-the raucous roar of claxon horns and the continuous blare of merry-go-roUnd bands were to be heard the voices * of the side-show boosters, with the murmur of the crowd as a softening note to the uproar. Chair-o-plane, merry-go-round, hoop-la and mystery show—each received its quota of supporters, while the children were extremely well and . satisfactorily catered for with the various baubles dear to the youthful heart. The proceedings were enlivened during the intervals between various competitions by music rendered by the Hawera Municipal Band, which was much appreciated by those in the crowded stands. ’ Taken all round, the show may be looked upon as one of the most successful yet held, and as being one of the most potent means of creating the muchdesired interest among the farming community in the successful raising of stock generally. During the day the home industries sections attracted a large ■ number of visitors, who commented very favourably x on the class of work displayed, and, among others, the dress-making class with its exhibits the work of Hawera. High School pupils. This impor- ■ tant feature of school training is, judging from the results obtained, well recognised and taken to very kindly by the pupils, much of the work being unusually good. For tiie two days a total of over' £4OO was taken at the gates, being £l4 in excess of the previous year. The takings for the second day tvere approximately £3l in excess of the second day last year. The judging of the milch cows attracted wide interest among dairymen, and there was a large number of spectators at the ringside. Many favourable comments were made on the high quality of the stock, and the keenness of competition was evidence that the very best of each breed was represented.

WINNERS OF HONOURS. The champion ribbon for the beat dairy cow. or heifer in the milch cow classes was awarded Mr. W. J.' Eames’ (Hunterville) Livingstone Lady Waka- • lona, the same entry also winning Messrs. Henry A. Lane and Co.’s trophy, a handsome silver tea service valued at •25 guineas. This trophy was presented . to the winner by Mrs. S. A. Chisholm, and was afterwards displayed in the produce shed. The contest in the milking cows lay between the champions of the previous day, four animals that would be hard to excel in any show ring. Lady Wakalona also secured the champion ribbon for the Friesian cow, any , age, judged on dairy points. Mr. H. E. Johnson’s entry was runner-up. Mr. R. J. Linn’s silver cup for the best two or three-year-old heifer in milk was won by Mr. C. Masters’ (Wanganui) Bessie's Golden Light. The Hawera Dairy Company’s challenge cup was secured by Mr. R. L. Horn, with Ku Ku Endeavour and Ku Ku Neathead, for two heifers of best dairy type. The trophy was won outright, this being Mr. Horn’s second win in succession. The same animals also came first and second in the single heifer class. The Weddell Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup for dairy bull, any age, open to all breeds (shown with two of his female progeny) was won by Mr. F. Mills’ Good Hope of Awamoa, with Waipapa Dolores V and Waipapa Rose Marie. The boys’ and. girls’ calf competitions were a special feature of the cattle section, being represented by a large number of entries. In the grade Jerseys 20 calves came into the ring, the judges being well pleased with the type of the animals. It was very difficult to make any distinction in the platings, but eventually two calves from Ararata School, those of Sydney Parker and George ' Lundberg, obtained first and second prizes respectively. If the calves in the competition were any indication of the quality of calves in the school competitions this year, there should be a good class of entry for the judges next week. ’ The Bennett and Sutton Cup for the best group of three heifer calves, was >wqn outright. by the Ararata School entry, this being the second win in succession. Mr. R. J. Linn’s gold medal for the best calf from the Ararata School was won by Sydney Parker.

The boys' and girls’ cow-judging competition attracted only four competitors, these all being pupils of the ‘ Manaia High School. The judge, Mr. F. Mills, considered the pupils showed a very good standard of work. .He awarded Lloyd Walker the first honours. AN IMPRESSIVE SPECTACLE. Led by the beribboned champion Jersey bull, Les Niemes Emperor (imp.), whose patriarchal mien and ponderous stride fitted him for pride of place, the grand parade, controlled by Marshal T. A. Winks, was an impressive spectacle. Then followed several bulls of lesser quality, but -winners in their respective classes. The matrons, too, paraded prominently, with their offspring tailing behind. Class after class passed the stand, each receiving great applause from the spectators, until the entire ring was moving with the cream of the producers of Taranaki’s butter and cheese. As the cattle commenced their second circuit the Clydesdales, thoroughbreds and miscellaneous horses entered, until all the champions were on view. The bellows of angry steers as they were being roped preparatory to being liberated with a human leech clinging to their backs was a preliminary to the excitement of steer-riding. Anxious crowds scorned the protective fences and encroached upon the grounds, much to the annoyance of officials. Before the first ride commenced one beast climbed upon another’s back and jumped an eight-foot fence, but fortunately landed in another pen occupied by a number of inquisitive young men, who scattered in all directions as the beast jumped this way and that. There were some amazing exhibitions of this now popular pastime, ’ and the judge, Mr. A. A. Swaffield, Papatoetoe, was set a difficult task in choosing the winner. A few, but very few, of the riders fell before going far. The majority clung like glue to the rearing beasts, and he was a fortunate man who secured an extra vicious jumper. The winner, W. Sangster, rode an animal that was a great jumper. It carried its rider towards the crowd, which scattered and scrambled through the rails, and then it bucked down the straight and into its mates. One rider had a narrow escape from serious injury, his animal falling on his leg. After attention he recovered sufficiently to walk away with assistance, but he was badly shaken. The steers were lent to the association by Mr. Leslie Hamilton, Manutahi.

JUDGE’S REMARKS. ’ Evidently Taranaki as a breeding ’ place for leppers can hold its own with any province in New Zealand, accord- ! ing to the remarks of an adjudicator in the competitions, Mr. A. A. Swaffield, 1 Papatoetoe. He was particularly impressed with the riding ability of the youngsters on ponies. “I have never seen riding like it,” he enthusiastically said, “and to see those little beggars clearing stiff obstacles on fractious ponies, and riding bareback, above all, amazed me. In the Egmont championship jumping competition M. Cole’s Ginger Lad completed the circuit with the loss of only one point. The second and third horses, Wanderlight and Koni, had tied for second place, but in the jump-off Wanderlight had given the better performance. The style displayed by the horsemen was excellent,-and he was positive that such jumping, while it might be equalled, could not be bettered anywhere. The ponies, diminutive as . well as those just eligible for the class, the riders, good, bad and indifferent, but all extremely keen, were more than favourably commented on by the judge of the section, Mr. D. Lupton, Waverley. One of the finest ponies he had seen, was how he described the champion, Jean McAsey’s Blue Gown. The reserve champion, R. Ward’s Rex, was also a great little animal, but had not the magnificent physique of Blue Gown. The best boy rider, 13 and under 15 years, Roy Hamlin, was a very good rider, as was Doris Young, winner of the girls’ class. Arnold Hunter and Joan Hurley, winners of the boys’ and girls’ 11 and under 13 years - class, were both good riders, as was D. R. Grantham, winner of the under 11 years class. In the latter Jean McAsey, who was second, had an excellent pair of hands, and sat well. She had the makings of a very good rider. He had been confronted with a very difficult task in the special classes for bona fide school ponies. In the banner classes pairs were entered from the one school. The senior banner, won by the Mere Mere school, had been won with a nice pair of well-match-ed greys. He was particularly pleased with the riding. The educated school pony, under 12 hands class, to carry tiny tots under nine years of age, he considered one of the most remarkable classes in the show. The young ones had ridden as if born to the saddle, and their horsemanship was superb. ■ ■

CHAMPIONSHIP HONOURS. CATTLE. Following are the additional championships and trophies decided yesterday:— Friesian, dairy cow.—W. J. Eames’ (Hunterville) Livingstone Lady Wakalona. Milch cow.— W. J. Eames’. Livingstone Lady Wakalona; reserve, Truby King’s (Stratford) Ivondale Golden Rainbow. HORSES. Clydesdales, entires.—Moore Hunter Estate’s (Hawera) Zal; reserve, A. L. Campbell’s (Eltham) Ratonga. Spring cart. —R. E. Davison’s (Kaupokonui) Bell. Thoroughbreds, entire. —J. Bryant’s (Hawera) Sandstar; reserve, J. Bryant’s Callaghan; mare, Buckley and Lees’ (Ararata) Solemnity; reserve, R. Hicks’ (Hawera) Crepitation. Harness horses.—W. R. Perry’s (Mangatoki) Octachord; reserve, T. Perry's (Mangatoki) Mangimoko. Harness ponies.—D. Collins’ (Stratford) Nellie; reserve, T. J. Hurley’s (Normanby) Tony. Ponies. —Jean McAsey’s (Normanby) Blue Gown; reserve, Russel Ward’s (Hawera) Rex. School pony. —T. J. Hurley’s Tony. CUPS AND TROPHIES. W. Weddell and Company’s Perpetual Challenge Cup, valued 100 guineas, for dairy bull and two of his female progeny.—F. Mills (Hawera). Henry A. Lane and Company’s trophy value 25 guuineas, champion dairy cow. —W. J. Ifiames (Hunterville). Vickridge Ctfp, value 15 guineas, for

grade or crossbred dairy heifer.—Miss N. Parker (Ararata).

Hawera Dairy Company’s Challenge Oup, value 10 guineas, two yearling dairy heifers.—R. L. Horn (Ohau), won outright. R. J. Linn Cup, value 16 guineas, for best two or three-year-old dairy heifer. —C. Masters ’Wanganui). Bennett and Sutton Cup value 5 guineas, for best grade or crossbred dairy cow. —W. P. Wallace (Waverley). W. A. Parkinson and Company’s Cup, value 5 guineas, for champion spring carter. —R. E. Davison (Kaupokonui). Taranaki Friesian Cup, for grade Friesian heifer. —Miss Gladys Taylor (Hawera).

THE COMPLETED PRIZE LIST. ‘ Additional awards are: — ’ FRIESIAN. • Judge: Mr. S. W- Norrish (Hobsonville) ! Cow, any age, to be judged on dairy points, irrespective of type. —W. J. Eames’ (Hunterville) Livingstone Lady 1 Wakalona, by Lakeside Canary Pontiac 1 2nd—Livingstone Princess Mary, 1 and champion; 11. E. Johnson's (Tokaora) > entry 2, H. Johnson and Son’s (Stratford) Glenmore Tilly Alcartra, by Medbury Domino King —Glenmore Bonny Belle Alcartra 3. MILCH COWS. Judges: Messrs S. W. Norrish (Hunterville), A. C. Johnstone (Auroa), W. H. Meiers (Rototuna) and J. C. Wright (Normanby). Dairy cow, purebred or otherwise, in actual milk. First prize, silver service valued 25 guineas (donated by Messrs Henry A. Lane and Co., Ltd., London); to be won outright; second, £3 3s; third, £1 Is. — 'W. J. Eames’ (Hunterville) ! Livingstone Lady Wakalona, 1 and champion; Truby King’s (Stratford) I vondale’s Golden Rainbow, 2 and reserve.; R. L. Horn’s (Ohau) Ku Ku Brooklet, 3; F. Mills’ (Hawera) Waipapa Dolores sth, v.h.c. Best two or three-year-old purebred or otherwise. First, silver cup valued £lO 10s (presented 'by Mr. R. J. Linn); second, £2; third, £l.—C. Masters’ (Wanganui) Besse’s Golden Light, 1; F. Mills’ (Hawera) Waipapa Princess Mary 11, 2; R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Ripple,. 3; Truby King’s Clara, v.h.c. Best pen two dairy heifers, born since July, 1928, any -breed or cross. Dairy type. First prize, Hawera Dairy Company’s Challenge Cup, valued £lO 10s, to be won twice in succession. Winner in 1928, R. L. Horn.—R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Endeavour and Neathead, 1; H. E. Johnson’s entry, 2; A. E. Western’s (Bell Block) Brookside Mistletoe and Princess, 3; P. J. Peterson's entry, v.h.c. Dairy heifer, born since July, 1928. —R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Neathead, 1; R. L. Horn’s Ku Ku Endeavour, 2; H. E. Johnson’s entry, 3; W. J. Eames’ Livingstone’s Princess View, v.h.c.; A. E. Western’s Brookside Mistletoe, h.c. Dairy bull, any age, shown with two of his female progeny, one at least to be in milk. Only the progeny will be judged. Perpetual Silver Challenge Cup, valued 160 guineas (presented by Weddell and Co., Ltd., London). —F. Mills’ Good Hope of Awamoa and Waipapa Dolores sth and Waipapa Rose Marie, 1; Truby King’s Clarion (imp.), Clara and Clara'bel of Oaklands, 2.

GRADE JERSEY. Cow in milk, 4yrs or over. —W. Wallace’s (Waverley) Polly, 1; Miss W. Parker’s (Ararata) Mavis 2, T. Tait’s (Hawera) Betty 3. GRADE AND CROSSBRED CLASSES. Judge; Mr. E. A. Washer (Okaiawa). Dairy cow, any breed or cross, not entered in any herd book; judged on dairy type. Silver cup (donated by Bennett and Sutton, to be won three times). 1928 winner, W. Wallace. —W. Wallace’s (Waverley) Polly, 1; Miss N. Parker’s (Ararata) Mavis, 2. Dairy heifer, born since July, 1926. Silver cup valued 15 guineas (presented by Mr. C. N. Vickridge. —Miss N. Parker’s Cherry 1. Dairy heifer, born since July, 1927, in milk—W. Hudson’s (Riverlea) Nancy Lee, 1; Arthur Johnson's (Tokaora) entry, 2; Miss S. Parker’s (Ararata) Lorna Doone, 3. Heifer suitable for dairy purposes, born since July, 1928.—Miss N. Parker’s Sox 1, Joan Christiansen’s (Waverley) entry, 2; Miss S. Parker’s Beauty 3; F. Walker’s (Tawhitij entry, v.h.c. Two heifers, suitable for dairy purposes, born since July, 1928. —Misses N. and S. Parker’s Beauty and Sox, 1.

LIGHT HARNESS HORSES. Judge: Mr. A. A. Swaffield, Papatoetoe. Light harness horse, over 15.2 hands. —T. Perry’s (Mangatoki) Mangimoko, 1 and reserve; D. Collins’ (Stratford) Shamrock, 2. Harness pony, 13 to 14 hands.—D. Collins’ (Stratford) Nellie, 1 and champion; W. Harper’s (Waverley) Jock, 2. Light harness horse, 15 hands and up to 15.2 hands.—W. R. Perry’s Octachord, 1 and champion; A. Lankow’s (Manaia) Carbine 2; W. Sangster’s (Stratford) Mack, 3. Harness pony, 12 and under 13 handd. —Mrs. H. Kelpie’s (Hawera) Hoy lake, 1; D. Collins’ Slippery Tom, 2. Harness pony, under 12 hands.—T. J. Hurley’s (Normanby) Tony, 1 and reserve. Novice class, light harness horse.—A. Lankow’s Carbine 1; W. Sangster’s Mack, 2. Novice harness pony, under 14 hands. —D. Collins’ Nellie 1; W. Harper’s Jock 2. Best pony turn-out, to be driven by a lady, open to drivers who have, never won a prize in harness classes.—D. Collins’ (Stratford) Nellie, 1; T. J. Hurley’s Tony, 2. Best paced horse.—W. R. Perry’s Octachord, 1; T. Perry’s Mangimoko, 2; D. Collins’ Shamrock, 3; W. Sangster’s Mack, v.h.c. Best turn-out, horse, harness and gig. —T. Perry’g Mangimoko, 1; W. R. Perry’s Octachord 2; D. Collins’ Shamrock, 3; W. Sangster’s Mack, v.h.c. PONIES. Judge: Mr. D. Lupton, Waverley. Brood mare, with foal at foot, or Visibly in foal, 12 to 14£ hands—W. A. Schmidt’s (Hawera) Gipsy, 1; Arnold Hunter’s (Hawera) Grethel, 2. Brood mare, under 12 hands.—T. Ash junr.’s (Hawera) Snookee, 1; J. Forbes’ (Normanby) . Topsy, 2; T. J. Hurley’s (Normanby) Queenie, 3. Pony .(mare or gelding), 13 to 14| hands, thoroughly quiet to ride, shown in saddle and ridden by boy or girl 15 years or under.—R; Burt’s (Eltham)

Mac, 1; Mrs. T. J. Martin’s (Ingle wood) Sportsman, 2; Mrs. Doris YouimV (Palmerston North) Silver, 3. ° Pony (mare or gelding), 12 and under 13 hands, ridden by boy or under 14 years.—Jean McAsey (Normanby) Blue Gown, 1 and champion; Gordon Kerrisk’s (Ohangai) Blue Boy, 2; D. R. Grantham’s (Normanby) Thelma 3; T. J. Hurley’s (Normanby) Maire’ v.h.c. Pony (mare or gelding), H and under 12 hands, ridden by boy or girl 12 and under 14 years of age.—Russell Ward’s (Hawera) Rex, 1 and reserve; T. J. Hurley’s Tony, 2; Paul Swinburne’s (Hawera) Betty, 3. Pony (mare or gelding), under 11 hands, ridden by boy or girl under 12 yeans. L. A. Chisnall’s (Normanby) Jenny, 1; E. Schmidt’s (Hawera) Cherry, 2; Daphne McDonald's (Hawera) entry 3. Best paced pony, under 14 bands, rider under 15 years.—Jean McAsey’s Blue Gown, 1; W. J. McDowells (Wanganui) Trixie, 2.

i • ' ' . • SPECIAL CLASSES. ; Boy rider, 13 and under 15 years.— ’ Roy Hamlin (Ohangai) 1, c. Atkins • (Normanby) 2. Girl rider, 13 anj. under- 15 yearn.— Doris Young 1, Jill Hunter 2. Boy rider, 11 and under 13 years.— Arnold Hunter 1. Girl rider, 11 and under 13 years.— Betty Hurley 1, Joan Anderson 2. Boy or girl rider, under 11 yearn.— D. R. Grantham 1, Jean McAsey 2. J. R. Cahill’s specials to the boy and girl with the best mannered pony were annexed by D. R. Grantham and Jean VTp A qpv 7 SPECIAL CLASSES. Judge: Mr. D. Lupton, Waverley. Senior banner for school sending best matched team of four quiet, educated school ponies over 124 hands. Mere Mere 1. Junior banner ponies, hands and uiider conditions as above.—Normanby School 1, Mere Mere School 2, Turu Turu School 3. Educated school pony, 13 to 144 hands, to carry two children.—B. Phillips and G. Tibbett (Normanby) 1, G. Peacock and E. Peacock’s (Hawera) Snuffy, 2. Educated school pony, 12 and under 13 hands, to carry two children.—N. Wallace and J. Williams’ entry, 1 ■ M. McNaught and G. Dunlop 2; L. Dunlop and B. Litehwafk 3; J. Anderson and M. Pickering v;h.c. Educated school pony, under 12 hands, to carry tiny tots 9 years and under.— N. Wallace and J. Williams 1, Clare Sommers and R. Ward (Hawera) 2, D. Grantham and S. Hurley 3, Swinburne Bros. v.h.c. < , . Pair ponies, 12 and under 13 hands.— M. Wallace and R. Wallace 1; R. Williams and A. Dunlop 2; C, Atkins and D. Grantham 3; J. McAsey and L. Hamlin v.h.c. Pair ponies, under 12 hands, riders 9 years and under.—Dunlop and Williams I, D. Grantham and R. Ward 2, Swinburne Bros. 3. Pair girl riders, 11 years and under.— J. McAsey and R. Wallace 1, N. Wallace and J. Williams 2, J. Phillips and E. Somers 3. Pair boy riders, 11 years and under. —T. Crann and D. Grantham 1, —. Dunlop and R. Litchwark and R. Williams and A, Dunlop equal 2, A. Crocker and R. Ward v.h.c. Boy riders, 12 years and over—C. Atkins and W. Phillips 1 ( W. McNaught and R. Litchwark 2, A. Hunter and J. Hunter 3, W. Dunlop and G. Hawith v.h.c. Girl riders, 12 years and over.—M. and N. Wallace 1, B. and M. Hurley 2. Champion school pony.—T. J. Hurley’s (Normanby) Tony.

vuiisuiulioii prize ror ponies mat nave not won a prize.—J. Williams 1, .M. Wallace 2, B. Hurley 3, H. Crocker v.h.c. PONIES. Entire, under 14 hands.—W. gangster’s (Stratford) Taffy, 1; R. W. Hickland’s (Kaponga) Ginger Mick, by Lord Hastings (imp.)—Trixie, 2; R. Curd's (Stratford) Grey Dawn, 3. ■ COMPETITIONS. Judge: Mr. A .A. Swaffield, Papatoetoe. Chief steward; Mr. J. D. ' Scott. , j Maiden pony leaping competition. First prize £1 10is, second 10s, third ss. —Mac, R. Burt, Eltham, 1; Nellie, D. Collins, Stratford, 2; Slippery Toni, D. Collins, 3. Pony leaping competition. First prize £3, second £l, third 16s—Opossum, D. Collins, Stratford, 1; Duchess, W. J. Wanganui, 2; Mac, R. Burt, Eltliam, 3. Egmont champion jumping competition. First prize £l2, second £4, third £2. —Ginger, M. Cole, Waitara, 1- Wanderlight, T. Lupton, 2; Koru, E. Parsons, Waitotara, 3. Steer riding championship. First prize £B, second £4 and a case of wine valued at £2 10s, third £2, fourth £l.— W. gangster, Stratford, 1; P. Grant, Waitotara, 2; L. Goodger, junr., Hawera, 3; L. Hill, Mahoe, 4. Pony leaping competition, ponies 12| hands and under. First prize £3, second £l, third 10s.—Tony, T. J. Hurley, Normanby, 1; Trixie, W. J. McDowell, Wanganui, 2; Blue Boy, J. Kerrisk, Ohangai, 3. The buck-jumping challenge match resulted: L. Goodger, Hawera, 1; W. Payne, Stratford, 2. The winner’s horse was a particularly vicious jumper, and the-rider gave a wonderful exhibition. The second horse did not buck as well and gave hits rider an easy time. - _ 1

BOYS AND GIRLS' CALF-REARING. Judges: Dairy breed judges. Jersey-Ayrshire heifer, born between August 1 and September 15, 1928. —S. Parker’s (Ararata) Beauty 1, Joan Christiansen’s entry 2, N. Parker’s Sox 3; Doris Warren’s (Hawera) Buttercup, v.h.c.; Daisy Joblin’s entry, h.c. Shorthorn-Friesian heifer, born between August 1 and September 15, 1929. —Susie Johnson’s (Tokaora) entry 1, Betty Johnson’s entry, 2; H. Joblin’s entry, 3. Grade Jersey heifer, born between August 1 and September 15, 1929. —S. Parker’s Tui, 1; C. Lundberg’s (Ararata) entry, 2; Jean McAsey’s (Normanby). entry, 3; J. Hurley’s (Okaiawa) * entry, v.li.c.; K. Pierce’s (Hawera) Audrey, h.c.; G. Dobson’s (Whenuakura) Sylvia, c. Grade Friesian heifer, born between August 1 and Septemebr 15, 1929. Cup donated by Taranaki branch of New Zealand Friesian Association).—Gladys Taylor’s (Hawera) entry, 1; Nancy Johnson’s (Tokaora) entry, 2; Arthur Johnson’s (Tokaora) entry, 3; Susie Johnson’s (Tokaora) entry, v.h.c.

Group of three heifers, calved between August 1 and September .15, 1929. Must be from one school. Bennett and Sutton’s silver cup, to be won three times at intervals or twice in succession, winner 1927, Tokaora; 1928, Ararata.— Ararata School 1, Te Roti School 2, Fraser Road School 3, Turuturu School, v.h.c. S. Parker won R. J. Linn’s medal for the best calf reared by Ararata School pupil. BOYS AND GIRLS’ COW JUDGING. Secondary school pupils.—Lloyd Walker 1, F. Gamlin 2, Frank Dick 3, C. Sproull 4. There were four entries, all pupils of the Manaia District High School. CLYDESDALES. Judge: Mr. W. D. Blair (Stratford). Entire, foaled prior. to August, 1926. —A. L. Campbell’s (Eltham) Ratonga, by Bonnie Dene—Lady Rautahi, 1 and reserve; J. Kerrisk Jun.’s (Ohangai) High Tide, 'by High Honour —Lee Creek Maggie, 2. Colt, foaled since August, 1926 —Moore Hunter Estate’s (Hawera) Zal, by Bonnie Dene—Rudabeh, 1 and champion; J. R. Scown’s (Manutahi) Lord Epinard, by Epinapd (imp.)—Meadow Girl, 2; A. J. gangster’s (Stratford) Garry’s Knight, by Knight of the Garter 1st — Esther, 3. Colt, foaled since August, 1927 — Moore Hunter Estate’s Ali Baba, by Gold Glint —Morgiana, 1. Colt, foaled since August,- 1928 — Moore Hunter Estate’s ’ Hardware, by Bonnie Dene —Sesame, 1; W. H. Reynolds’ (Hawera) Lakeview Dene, .by Bonnie Dene —Pukatea Lass, 2.

THOROUGHBREDS. Judge: Mr. J. A. Swaffield (Papatoetoe) Entire, foaled prior to August, 1927. —J. Bryant’s (Hawera) Sandstar, by Sands of the Orient—Mary, 1 and champion; J. Bryant’s Callaghan, 'by Fairy King—Penny Forfeit, 2 and reserve. Brood mare, foaled prior to August, 1926, with foal at foot or visibly in foal, —Buckley and Lees’ (Ararata) Solemnity, by Hallowmas—Solemn, 1 and champion; R. Hicks (Hawera) Crepitation, by Syntax—-Cheshire Creeper, 2 and reserve; J. Bryant’s Rehutai, 3. Best foal in previous class.— Buckiey and Lee’s entry, by Cynic— Solemnity, 1; R. Hicks’ entry, by Nigger Minstrel —Crepitation, 2; J. Bryant’s entry, by Sandstar —Rehutai, 3. Colt, filly or gelding, foaled since August, 1928.—0. Preston’s entry, bsr Nijger Minstrel —Lady Ora, 1; C. H. Washer’s (Hawera) Koioho., by Cynic Lady Napper, 2; C. H. Washer’s Cynical, by Cynic —Kidnapper, 3. Foal sired by Sandstar—J. Bryants entry, by Sandstar —Rehutai, 1.