PEOPLE’S DAY

Taranaki Daily News, 10 March 1933, Page 5

PEOPLE’S DAY

SHOW AT WAiWAKAIfiO STRIKING PARADE OF STOCK FINE WEATHER; BIG CROWD EVENTS OF CONCLUDING DAY The Taranaki Metropolitan Agricultural Society’s 57th annual show was concluded yesterday, < when perfect weather prevailed for People’s ■. Day. ' From early in the morning crowds 1 began to converge in the showgrounds, both country - and' town; being strongly represented, until by the early afternoon there was a very large attendance, estimated numerically quite as large' as last year, though the gate receipts show a decline, due to the fact that the admission charges had been reduced by 25 per cent Among-those present were Captain M. J. C. de 'Meric, M.V.0., Commander of H.M.S. Dunedin, and the officers of that vessel. They were met on arrival by the president, Mr; H. C. Safripson, and the vice-presidents, Messrs. J. H. Allen and A. R. CJudopp. The ship’s band, under the baton of Bandmaster Baker, provided a most enjoyable programme of music. Animal lovers found ipuch to interest them in the various pavilions and pens and in inspecting the aristocrats of the different breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs that had been brought together, and they certainly found much to admire. Horse fanciers, too, found plenty of attraction in watching the judging in the ring. The grand parade proved of absorbing interest, holding the attention of all, and even the townsmen with the most casual knowledge of -animals could not help but enthuse over the wonderful display of over 150 pedigree and grade stock and over 60 horses, a}l looking what they were—the best of their particular breeds. Sleek and showing every evidence of the attention by their owners, they paraded majestically round the arena to be later marshalled in orderly array by Mr. L. A. Nolan. Their owners and attendants seemed to realise the importance of . the occasion. , . DISPLAYS OF CATTLE. One always expects in Taranaki & striking display of Jerseys,, and certainly yesterday one was not disappointed. A feature, though, was the way in which the Ayrshire came into prominence, there being over 40 magnificent speci- ( mens paraded. The Friesians and Milking Shorthorns, though fewer in number, attracted their meed of admiration. The display of horses gave evidence that the faithful quadruped is holding its own after having been largely supplanted by the motor.. Draught horses, light harness horses, hacks and ponies down to the tiniest. Shetland ridden/by its small master or mistress individually played their part and collectively made the best equine display seen at the show for years. A unique and popular touch was added by the inclusion in the parade of the three-prize-winning pet lambs, and they followed their young owners confidently. After the parade the numerous and varied ring events held the crowd until late. The sagacity displayed by the . sheep dogs and the co-ordination that existed between them and their owners was a -revelation to the spectators. The winner was E. G. Rumball’s Uruti Joe. The horse-jumping events were respon- * sible for some splendid displays of fencing, and as pn the first day the bulk of the prizes went to the Cole family at ; Motunui; the success was well deserved. Miss Mary Cole’s Ginger won both the hunters’ champion jumping and the wire-jumping, as well as being second in the steeplechase style to L R. Cole’s Sleepy. H. M. Cole’s Nimblefoot won the lady hunters’ competition. The steer-riding-attracted twelve entrants, including three of the crew of H.M.S. Dunedin. There was some good riding and several thrills, two Riders sustaining injury. One, S. McCarrison, Stratford, was admitted.'to the hospital. The various industrial displays were inspected by crowds, whilst the numerous side-shows were well patronised. The ladies of the. society, under the supervision of Mrs. H.. C. Sampson, had charge of the catering, which well maintained the high standard. A feature was the splendid work by a bevy of young ladies. The stall run by the society was also kept very busy. Several representatives of the St John Ambulance Society were present and rendered invaluable service. Messrs. Lightband and Wann’s public address service, With Mr. J. M. Smith as announcer, kept ithe public au fait with proceedings, as well as proving the <

means of bringing lost children and their parents together. Mr. H. C. Sampson, the president, his committee and officials and Mr. W. P. Okey, the secretary, have every reason to feel gratified at the successful results that attended their organisation. dog trial attraction. SOME FINE WORK SHOWN. The four prize-winning dogs of the first day were seen in action yesterday, and despite the fact that they were ■working under most unusual conditions, surrounded by a large crowd with all sorts of. strange noises in the air instead of being in the quiet of a bush section, they did some splendid work. The conditions were that the dogs had to drive the sheep through two sets of hurdles and over a bridge, then pull thorn back to a pen and yard them. The sheep were an even lot and the dogs all did their work well, succeeding in yarding the sheep. Mr. H. Lambert, Pukeho, was judge. The results are:— Driving and yarding. First, silver cup (to be won three times) and £5 cash, second £3, third £2, fourth £l. Points: Drive 6, hurdles 4, drive 4, hurdles 6, drive 4, hurdles 4, pull 4, work at yard 10, yarding 6, command 10; total 58 points. E. G. Rumball’s (Pehu) Joe, 5,4, 4. 3, .4', 4,3, 8,6, 8—49. Yesterday’s points 54; total 103 1 F. King’s. (Awakino) Scott, 2,3, 1,4, 4,4, 4,9, 6, 8—45 (53); total.9B .... 2 A. Northcott’s (Urenui) Laddie, 4,4, 2,3, 3|, 4,3, 9J, 6, 8—47 (48); total 95 3 W. V. Mclntyre’s (Waitui) Cruachan, 3,3, 3,2, 4,3, 6,6, 6-36 (41); t0ta1.,77 4 STEER-RIDING THRILLS. W. G. SANGSTER THE WINNER. " I ■ . — Thrills there were a-plenty in the steer-riding championship, for which there were twelve entrants, including • the three prize-winners of last year and one officer and two seamen from H.M.S. Dunedin. I.ieutenant Courage, H.M.S. Dunedin, was the first competitor, and he struck an animal that bucked straight without any vicious, bursts. Showing splendid “steersmanship,” . he held his seat well and rode the animal

all over the ring for nearly one and ahalf minutes. The two able seamen struck tricky animals and were soon dislodged. H. J. Johnson, last year’s winner, was putting up a fine showing on a good performer when he appeared to become over confident, with the usual results. Some of the steers were difficult to control in the pen, essaying to jump over the top, whilst one lay down and refused to budge. There were several spills, and two of the contestants, S. McCarrison, Stratford, and A. Taplin, Hawera, were injured, the former having to be removed to the hospital. The winner, W. G. Sangster, Stratford, put up a splendid performance on a particularly viciouslooking customer. The details are:— Steer-riding championship of New Zealand; first £5, second £3, third £2: W. G. Sangster (Stratford) 1, L. McGuinness (Stratford) 2, T. Dornley (Tokaora) 3, The balance of the prize award is as follows: — HORSES. THE CHAMPIONS. Hack: D. Collins’ (Stratford) Highland Chief; reserve, E. Elliott’s (New Plymouth) Rapai. Hamess horse: D. Collins’ (Stratford) Playmate. Hamess pony: D. Collins’ Playmate. Saddle pony: Mrs. T. J. Martin’s. (Inglewood) Sportsman. , Draught: Entire, T. Pearse’s (Huirangi) Ali Baba. , DRAUGHTS. Judge: Mr. W. C. Wallace, Fencourt, Cambridge. Entire, four years and over: T. Pearse’s (Huirangi) Ali Baba, by Gold Flint (imp.)—Morgiana, 1 and champion; D. Mumby (Inglewood) Brookdell Black Duke, by Lord Glasgow’s Eery’s—lst Glennie 2nd, 2 and reserve. Colt, since August, 1929: R. Townsend’s (Bell Block) Bonnie Epinard, by Epinard (imp.)—Balthangie Rosina, 1. Clydesdale Society’s silver medal, for best two-year-old colt or gelding bred by exhibitor: Fred Hoskin’s (Matapu) Bonnie Lady, by Bonny Dene—Lady Monoline, 1; Mrs. Guthrie’s (Eltham) entry 2. CARRIAGE HORSES AND HACKS. Judge: Mr. Wynn Brown, Cambridge. Best paced and mannered hack: W. G. Sangster’s (Stratford) Matiere Jack, 1; S. Topless and Son’s (Onaero) Michael Shi-, d

mose, 2; Jack Sole’s (Bell Block) Mexico 3. Troop horse: H. M. Cole’s (Motunui) Nimblefoot, 1; L. H. Knuckey’s (Tikorangi) Gentleman, 2; Jack Sole’s Mexico 3. Trotting mare or gelding: Jack Lovell’s Frisky Kate, 1; D. Collins’ (Stratford) Bluestone, 2; D. Collins’ Bonny 3. Hamess horse, over 15.1 hands: Jack Sole’s Mexico, 1; D. Collins’ Bluestone 2. Hamess horse, 15.1 hands and under: D. Collins’ (Stratford) Playmate, 1; Mrs. T. J. Martin’s (Inglewood) Sportsman, 2; D. Collins’ Bonny 3. Farmers’ light harness horse: D. Collins’ Plamate, 1; Mrs. T. J. Martin’s Sportsman, 2; Jack Sole’s Mexico, 3. PONIES. Entire, not exceeding 13J hands: R. W. Hickland’s (Carrington Road) Ginger Mick, by Lord Hastings (imp.)—Trixie, 1. Pony, 13.2 hands, up to 14.2 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl under 15 years: Mrs. T. J. Martin’s Sportsman, 1 and champion; Mervyn Jury’s (Bell Block) Sunny Boy, 2; E. J. Curtis’ (Inglewood) Trill, 3. Consolation prize for ponies: W. King’s (Awakino) Star, 1; Sherlock Holmes’ (New Plymouth) Mickey Doone, 2; T. Pearse’s (Huirangi) Topsy, 3. HARNESS PONIES. Pony, 112 hands and under 13.2 hands: D. Coilins’ (Stratford) Nellie, 1. Pony, 13.2 hands up to 14.2 hands: D. Collins’ Playmate, 1 and champion; Mrs. T. J. Martin’s Sportsman, 2; Mervyn Jury’s Sunny Boy, 3. DAIRY CATTLE. PEDIGREE JERSEY. Cow, any age, and two daughters, both may be in milk but one daughter must be in milk and the other not younger ' than, a senior calf: H. C. Sampson’s : (Hillsborough) Woodlands Lady Bess, Forward Bess and Fairy Princess, 1; Mentone Jersey Stud’s (Te Tawa) Meadowvale Perfect Day, Mentone Perfect Fem and Daisy o’ the Valley, 2. Sires’ progeny prize, for three females in milk, the progeny of the same bull: H. C. Sampson’s Woodlands Salvia, Lady i Bess and Silver Spray, 1; G. H. Bell’s | (Oakura) Pinewoods Fem’s Queen, Gol- : die and Pet, 2; H. C. Sampson’s Wood- J lands Vanitv. Salome and Forward Bess, A |J

Senior breeding group of three females and one bull, all aged 2 years and over; G. H. Bell’s (Oakura) Rewa Merribird, Pinewoods Fem’s Goldie, Queen and Pinewoods Sybil’s You’ll Do, 1; H. C« Sampson’s Woodlands Salvia, Lady Bess, Silver Spray and Brampton Forward Prince, 2. SPECIAL DAIRY CATTLE CLASSES, Butler Dairy Company, Ltd. Cup, value 25gns., for best dairy cow, any breed, not entered in or eligible for entry in any .Herd Book: A. C. Pegg’s (Westown) Queen Mary, 1; E. Hale’s (Avenue Road) Dot, 2; R. C. Bishop’s (Hillsborough) Nancy, 3. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ CALF-BEARING. Margaret Silver Challenge Cup, donated by R. D. Climie for best grade calf in this section; W. Baker (Pukearuhe) Violet. Grade Jersey heifer: W. Baker’s (Pukearuhe) Violet 1, Phyllis Baker’s (Pukearuhe) Mary 2, Gladys Gyde’s (Egmont Village) Daphne 3. Grade Friesian heifer: R. O’Byrne (Egmont Village) 1, Martin Rea’s (Barrett Road) Daphne 2. PEDIGREE CALVES. Jersey heifer: Keith Hammond’s (Bell Block) Hua Brook Golden Dawn 1, Newton Sampson’s (Hillsborough) Woodlands Rosette 2, Joyce Hammond’s (Bell Block) Hua Brook Silver Lining 3. Ayrshire heifer: Loma Ashman (Korito) entry 1, Betty Olson’s (Egmont Village) Braeside Rosebud 2, laii Morton’s (Egmont Village) Riverlands Tootles 3. Friesian heifer: Sid Soffe (Tikorangi). 1, Ron O’Byme (Egmont Village) 2. 1 PET LAMBS. Pet lambs: Roy Hicks (Tikorangi) 1, Leslie Hodson (Tikorangi) 2, Patty Warnock (Fitzroy) 3. COMPETITIONS. Lady driver: Mrs. T. J. Martin (Inglewood) 1, Mrs. M. P. Skousgaard (Douglas) 2, Mrs. J. Bond (Otane) 3. Trotting, unhoppled, one mile and ahalf saddle; first, cup £3 3s, second trophy £2 2s: D. Collins’ (Stratford) Bluestone 1, D. Collins’ Bonny 2, H. Staveley’s (Oakura) Bonnie Jewel 3. Pony jumping, ponies not over 13.1 .hands: Miss Mavis Grigg’s

s Kewpie 1, A. W. Lambert’s (Pukeho) ■; Bell 2, L. R. Pepperell’s (Waitara) Tiny I, Tim 3. 1 Lady hunters’ competition; first £3, I. second S 2-. H. M. Cole’s (Motunui) Nim5, blefoot 1, H. M. Cole’s (Parakura) 2, W. S G. Sangster’s (Stratford) Matiere Jack 3. Jumping competition, steeplechase style, to carry not less than 11 stone; first £5, second £3, third £1: I. R. Cole’s (Motunui) Sleepy 1, Miss Mary Cole’s B Ginger 2, H. M. Cole’s Parakura 3. l» Hunters’ champion jumping competi--1 tion, to carry not less than 12 stone; ) first £lO, second £5, third £3: Miss Mary > Cole’s Ginger 1, W. P. Cole’s Gingerette V 2, H. M. Cole’s Parakura 3. Wire jumping; first £3, second £2, third £1: Miss Mary Cole’s Ginger 1, H. M. '• Cole’s Nimblefoot 2, H. M. Cole’s Parakura 3. " Consolation jump; first £2, second £1: B E. C.' Cole’s ‘ (Motunui) Grafton 1, Miss " E. M. Hicks’ (Tikorangi) Ngareta 2. Best boy rider: L. Montgomerie (Sen- * try Hill) 1. " Best girl rider: Miss Mavis Grigg fc (Ratapiko) 1, Miss Marjorie Sole 2. Musical chairs competition on horse--5 back: G. Tippins 1, W. G. Sangster 2.