ROOT CROP JUDGING

Taranaki Daily News, 10 June 1930, Page 6

ROOT CROP JUDGING

FURTHER RESULTS OBTAINED. Root crop judging in connection with the Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs was continued yesterday, when Messrs. Rod. Syme and J. W. Palmer visited the Mahoe, Finnerty Road and Cardiff schools. The results were as follow: — CARROTS. Mahoe School. Gordon Cave: Red intermediate, 35 tons 7 cwt.; Matchless white, 42 tons 8 cwt.; average, 38 tons 17J cwt. Cultivation 20, quality 8. John Cave: Red intermediate, 26 tons 6 cwt.; Matchless white, 35 tons 7 cwt.; average, 31 tons 6} cwt. Cultivation 20, quality 7i. Harry Ward: Red intermediate, 27 tons 6 cwt.; Matchless white, 36 tons 19 cwt.; average, 32 tons 2A cwt. Cultivation 18, quality 8. Reuben Relf: Red intermediate, 27 tons 6 cwt.; Matchless white, 32 tons 2 cwt.; average 29 tons 14 cwt. Cultivation 20, quality BJ. William Johnson: Red intermediate, 24 tons 15 cwt.; Matchless white, 16 tons 1 cwt.; average, 20 tons 8 cwt. Cultivation 17; quality 6J. Finnerty Road School. Olive Wall: Red intermediate, 21 tons 17 cwt.; Matchless white, 32 tons 15 cwt.; average, 27 tons 6 cwt. Cultivation 17, quality Cardiff School.

Lorna Hollis: Red intermediate, 25 tons 14 cwt.; Matchless white, 32 tons 2 cwt.; average 28 tons 18 cwt. Cultivation 17, quality 7s. Dorothy Hollis: Red intermediate, 32 tons 15 cwt.; Matchless white, 27 tons; average 29 tons 17J cwt. Cultivation 17, quality 7|.

MANGOLDS.

Mahoe School.

George Ward: Jersey Queen, 26 tons 13 cwt.; Yellow Globe, 25 tons 14 cwt.; average, 26 tons 3$ cwt. Cultivation 17, quality 7. Finnerty Road School. Basil Piper: Jersey Queen, 45 tons 12 cwt.; Yellow Globe, 49 tons 10 cwt.; average 47 tons 11 cwt. Cultivation 20, quality 8.

EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT. On Saturday hounds met at “Gowanlea,” tlie residence of Mr. P. Aiken, Waverley. Riders had been looking forward to this meet because of the splendid run obtained last week at “Waihau,” and as this is adjoining property their expectations were fully realised. The weather was ideal for hunting, the ground being damp enough to hold a perfect scent. Hounds again showed that they are a credit to Huntsman Myles, and made three kills. Throwing off from the homqptcad, the pack searched the home paddocks, where plenty of jumping was obtained. The first hare put up doubled back over the same lot again, striking off to a crop of mangolds. Hounds checked for a while, then followed up the road, then along the creek, and after a short break in open country a kill was made in the next creek.

Another hare was soon put up, and taking riders over a stiff gorse and spar double, gave a splendid run across the road around beautifully prepared country, turned back again, and a kill was made under the homestead trees.

A brief spell and off again across the road to raise still another hare, which took a different direction, and another good run ended with a kill on the railway line in front of Mr. Watkin’s house. Still continuing, hounds made good running and still more jumping was enjoyed until half-past four, when Huntsman Myles led the field to the homestead. . Dr. Simmons thanked Mr. Aiken and his neighbours for the use of their properties, and remarked on the splendid day’s sport. The great variety of jumping had been thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mr. P. Aiken briefly responded. Among those riding were the Master, Dr. Simmons, on Barkram; deputy-mas-ter E. Parsons, on Koru, S. Davidson on Chestnut, T. Lupton on High Flight, Huntsman Myles on Twilight and Bonny Flier, whip I. Parsons on Rescue and Desert Prince, whip R. Watkins on Sir Daniel and Charraaine, Mrs. F. Searl on Cracker, Mrs. F. Train on Puma, Miss B. Gibson on. Miss Opaku, Miss M. Brewer on Kaimai, Miss M. Washer *on Cochineal, Miss M. Walkinton on Wanderlight, Miss M. Davidson on Lively Fire, Miss J. MacGregor on Rhoda, Miss Wishnowscki on Zara, Messrs. J. Sheahan on Wallace, S. Mcßae on Suede, E. Davidson on Akbar, L. Davidson on Dinkum, N. Parsons on Hats off, F. Train on Fondaleyo, S. Train on. Some Toy, T. Alexanderon Head Acre, G. Watkins on Vanehineal, D. Lupton on Nefisehe, J. Lupton on Black, I. Lupton on Grey Legs, Lupton, jun., (3) on ponies, M. Wilson, on May Day, R. Simmons on Rio Rita, D. Kennedy on Matapouri, W. Hunter on Waihou, H. Budge on Manners, C. Southcombe on Kafoui, Soutb?3mbe on bay, W. Harper on Breeze, Simpson on bay, Simpson on White Blaze, S. Boyd on Loch Neagh.

GRAND THEATRE TO-NIGHT. “THE CASE OF LENA SMITH.” As Lena Smith, fought .against, stripped. of her child and gaoled, Esther Ralston has the strongest dramatic role of her screen career in Paramount’s “The Case of Lena Smith,” which Josef Von Sternberg directed, and which will be. shown for a season of two nights at the Grand Theatre, Hawera, commencing to-night. This star, known as “Paramount’s gorgeous blonde,” is the most elated person in Hollywood for being given the leading role in this tragic romance of a Hungarian peasant girl, and also for the opportunity to work under the direction of Josef Von Sternberg, who has produced four consecutive successes for Paramount within the last year anil a half. In the vivid holiday costume of the peasant girl, Esther Ralston has dropped her dancing pumps for red leather boots, her tight-fitting evengowns for 15 petticoats, and her diamond necklaces for black and rose head shawls. In the Prater, the Coney Island of Vienna, where she goes for adventure, Miss Ralston "wears this interesting costume. A full supporting programme will include “The Collegians,” Topical News reel, comedy and cartoon.