THE SPRING SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19454, 13 November 1925, Page 8

THE SPRING SHOW

PEOPLE’S DAY

A LARGE CROWD ATTEND

MOST SUCCESSFUL OCCASION

The prospects lor a successful • People’s Day at the Wanganui Agricultural Association’s Fifty-first Hhow. did not look bright yesterday morning, when light showers fell intermittently ■ and the skies were leaden. However,) at midday, lor tune smiled on the Asso- ’ •iation, the skies cleared, and the sun : *hone enticing!}. By one o clock all j roads led to the racecourse, and, I throughout the afternoon, crowds! thronged the ground and participated ; in the fun of the fair. The numerous side-shows and circuses were well pat- ■ ionised throughout the day. while the ■ merry-go-rounds and “ocean wave , held their usual a traction lor the young I folk. The trade displays and nidus- . trial exhibitions held the interest of j patrons, more particularly the motor * section which was replete with everything modern, in automobiles ‘and their 1 equipment. and was fully representative of the motor trade. As usual, the cattle. * sheep and pig sections proved one of the features of the exposition, and the ■ tine types of animals penned earned . the admiration of both country and city ■ visitors. The principal attraction was the , jumping competition, which attracted . large entries from far and near, and • produced riding, which, in the opinion of experts, was equal to, if not better than, anything seen in any show ring in the Dominion for some years. Keen interest was manifested in the various events, and crowds filled the stand ‘and ’ encircled the enclosure all through the • afternoon. Remarkably few mistakes were made at the difficult jumps the , turf being excellent for this kind of sport —and consequently the judges j were presented with an exceedingly aiffi cult task in discriminating between th.riders. Although a number of outside riders were competing in all classes, and the prize money wins well distributed, local riders generally held - their own. The fixture on the whole proved one of tho most successful that has been conducted for some considerable time, and everyone was particularly well catered for in every conceivable direction. Everything in connection with the exhibition went off smoothly and according to schedule, and the energetic secretary’ (Mr F. G. Seddon), the assiduously working committee and the officials generally are to be complimented on the manner in which they executed their respective duties. GRAND PARADE • o’clock, interest centred in the grand parade of all the animals penned tor exhibition. The parade was splvn di div marshalled, and punctually to sereduled time the animals were lined up in front of the main grandstand for the public’s scrutiny. Cattle came first, the Jersev strain, which predominated, occupying pride of place. The various breeds were shown off to advantage, and a pleasing spectacle was presented when all the exhibits were txrra.nged in position. lolloping till cattle came children on Shetland ponies, and. fair epuestriennes on well groomed, stately jumpers. Next in order name draught horses, which coni prised one of the best collections yet seen in Wanganui. Spring eart horses completed the display, which assisted to stamp the show ns one of the most memorable in history. THE GATE TAKINGS flie fate-takings disclosed Un increase of something like £2OO. when compared with last year s figures. Eor the two days tho receipts amounted to £516. yesterday’s takings alone

segregating £474. The increase, how-I ever, must be largely attributable to the faet that the charge for admission to the grounds has been increased from ; Is to 2s. On the other hand, the number of members’ tickets has in- . creased greatly, due to the organised campaign in this connection conducted j during the recent Queen carnival. The latter would have a tendency to de-1 crease the receipts at the gate.

PRIZE LIST

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS HORSE SECTIONS Additional results are as follows? —- I WIRE JUMP Gentlemen only—Stan Symes Osprey 1. Mrs T. V. Morriii’s Blazewood 2, Mrs A. Rutherford's Black Moon 3. Light entries. JUMPING COMPETITION I Malden pony jump—-W. J. Nit-Dow eli’s Trixie 1, E. Bristol’s Swift 2, 1 Hamblin’s Comet 3. Five entries. BEST RIDERS Best lady rider in the jumping com petition—Miss M. Brown. Best gentleman rider (in jumping competition) —Stan Symes 1, J. Show Twelve entries. Best gentleman rider —Mr G. Perrett. LADLES’ LEAPING COMPETITION. The ladies’ leaping competiton was won by A. Rutherford's entry, while. Airs T. V. Morrin’s Blazewood was a close second, while Mrs Morrin’s Curve was placed third. BENDING Bending competition—N\. J. McDowell 1. Musical chairs —G. W. Perrett s entry 1. LADIES’ DRIVING Mrs Carwardine 1, Mrs Bekker 2, Mrs Martin 3.

ART AND TECHNICAL

PONY JUMPING Pouv jumping—W. ,T. McDowell s . Ttixiel.Jack Bason’s Creamy 2, Bryan Marsh s Tiny 3. Four entries. I Ponies. 144 hands and under —E. | Bristol’s Swift 1. F. Hamblin’s Comet j 2. Mrs T. ,T. Martin’s Sportsman 3., Five entries. j Novice pony jump, for ponies 13 ■ hands and under —W. -T. McDowell's j Trixie 1, Mamie McDonald’s Prince 2, i Jack Bason's 3. Five entries. THOROUGHBREDS Four years old and upwards —G. ■ Chamberlain's Warplane 1. j Trotting horse —W, J. McDowell 1- | Onlv entry. _ i Ponv 14.2 and under—B. W. Hat- i vey’s Silver Star 1. Three entries. HARNESS HORSES, PONIES, ETC Brood mare, best calculated to improve breed of hacks —Mrs R. Farley’s Bessie Bell 1. G. M. Winder’s Girlie Boy 2. Mrs E. Carwardine’s Lorna 3. Onlv entries. Mare or gelding not exceeding 15.2 D. Sutherland's Bonny Doon 1. Only entry. Single harness horse. 5 hands and , over—D. Sutherland’s Bonny Doon 1, E. Thomas’ Belgium 2. Only entries. Single harness horse, under 15 hands Mrs T. J. Martin's Sportsman 1, Mrs E. Carwardine's entry 2. Only entries. Ponv 12 hands and under—W. J. McDowell's Trixie 1. Miss Violet Brown lie’s Micky 2. Miss Eileen Foil's' Biddy 3. Nine entries. I District harness horse —D. Suthcr- i land’s Bonny Doon 1. E. Thomas’ Bel- | giu'm 2. Only entries. Ponv over 12 hands and not exceed-| ing 13—Maude McDonald’s Prince. I Cream 1. Mysie Higgie’s Tim 2. Lottie , Bartram’s Possum Grey 3. Nine en-I I tries. J Ponv over 13 hands and not exceed-; ' ing 14—A. Broderick’s 1, E. Bristol's! Swift 2. Miss Violet Brownlie's I ' Queenie 3. Eleven entries. DRAUGHTS Entire horse. 4 years old and upwards—W. Kromast's Bold Review 1. i Onlv entrv. I Three-vear old filly—G. R. Scown s ‘ Meadow Giri 1. Only entry. ! All-round filly, mare or gelding, for ' farm purposes —G. R. Scown’s Mea- ! dow Girl 1. N.Z. Express Coy’s. Prince ’ 2 and Dandy 3. Seven entries. Marc four years old and upwards, | J. J. Tavlor ’s" Maru’a Jean 1, N.Z. Express Gov’s. Floss 2. Only entries. Draught gelding, 4 years old and upI wards—N.Z. Express Coy's Prince 1, and Dandy 2. Four entries. j Pair horses for general farm work —• i N.Z. Express Coy ’s. 1. I Spring eart, mare or gelding up to i one ton —N.Z. Express Coy’s. Prince 1, N.Z. Express Coy's. Dandy 2. Bassett ! and Coy's Nigger 3. Five entries. Spring dart jiare or gelding up to ! half a ton —N.Z. Express Coy’s. Floss It. Butler Bros’ Dolly 2. Only en- | tries. ! Champion draught mare —G. E. Scown's Meadow Girl. I Entire ponv 14.2 and under —B. W. Harvey's Silver Star 1. Three en i triee.

JUDGE: MB T. W. DOWNES The following art and technical results were made available yesterday morning:—Set of studies from nature or plant form —C. A. Fantham (T.C.) 1, Alice Babbage (W.G.C.) 2, Stella Harkness (T.C.) 3. Four entries. Decorative study—S. Cave 1. Irene Prichard (T.C.) 2, Stella Harkness (T.C.) 3. Four entries. Outdoor sketch of any subject—C 4. Fantham (T.C.)I. Evelyn Johnson i W.G.C.) 2, Joyce Willetts 3. Four entries. Drawing in light and shade of group of common objects—Joyce Willetts 1. C. A. Fantham 2. Four entries. Studv in still life in oil or water colours—R. Munro (T.C.) 1, Alice Bab bage ' W.G.C.) 2, R. Munro (T.C.) 3. Five entries. Studv in light and shade of a head from the cast —Dorothy Handley W.G.C.) J. Evelyn Johnson (W.G.C.) 2. Only entries. Study in light and shade of orna ment or natural form —Freda Knighi W.G.C.) 1. Alice Babbage (W.G.C.) 2. C. A. Fantham (T.C.) 3. Four en tries. Set of museum studies—C. A. Fan tham (T.C.) 1. Moira Taylor (W.G.C.) 2, Joyce Willetts .3. Only entries. i Exhibit of wood carving—Miss K I Handley t T.CA 1. Only entry.

DOGS NON SPORTING BRACE A. S. Bedford 1. . W. Hassell 2. SPORTING BRACE j W. Townsend Ball 1. : T. A. Askew 2. SAMOYEDE DOG. ' Open.-“-A. Tre wen's Snowy 1. LADIES’ BRACELET i Toys and Poms. —Mrs A. S. Bcdi ford’s Tula Chapeto 1, Mrs A. Goile’s I Lockwood Sadie 2, Mrs Alex’au- ; der's Snowflake 3. DOGS’ SPECIAL LIMIT Mrs W. Purton’s Invermay' Digger , 1. G. Taylor’s Warwick Bang 2, W. j Townsend Ball’s Hokowhita Lass 3.