THE WOODVILLE SHOW.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 9894, 26 January 1911, Page 6

THE WOODVILLE SHOW.

A PLEASANT GATHERING.

Woodville, in the course of years, lias spread itself over a considerable area of the landscape. Its streets run right out into the country and some of them are covered with grass, while 1 many of tho houses have reached the sere aud yellow. It was evidently intended to be a big town once, but circumstances decreed otherwise, aud it has remained a very small town. But it has an anuual Show, and has had one for niueteen years now. The fixture, though uot to be compared with those of larger towns, is nevertheless an event that is looked forward to with considerable iuterest. Yesterday's gathering was the ninteenth of its" kind, and proved as pleasant aud enjoyable as any of its predecessors. Tlie eutries were ahead of those of last year to the extent of about one hundred, although in some of the classes there was a falling off. Thanks to an energetic committee, arrangements were well in hand. The secretary was courteous, obliging aud attentive to his duties, and the success of the Show is due, in a great measure, to his efforts. The horse events were the feature of the day, and attracted a great deal of attention, particularly the events in which the ladies took part. They appeared to ride better than the men, aud the judges were enthusiastic in their praise.

Details of the various competitions are given below.

THOROUGHBREDS AND HACKS

The section devoted to horses was a strong one. the eutries being considerably ahead of those of last year. In the thoroughbreds P. W. Scally's Energy took first prize aud D. Christie's blk ru Miss St. James second. J. H. Anderson br h Briton's Pride, Syrs, took first in tho class for stallions best calculated for breeding weight-carrvuig hacks or carriage horses, and E. T. Reudle second. In the class for 15 stone hacks, F. Armstrong's Artimns annexed first place aud John Doggett's Strabaue second, while W. H. Gaisford's Good Night took first aud W. D. Kemp"s Pukeroa second in the 13-stone hacks. The first prize iv the 11-stoue hacks was awarded to W. J. Sedcole's Caloola, and the second to \V. H. Gaisford's The Joker. In the class for cobs not exceeding 15 hands R. N. Barton's Mystery was given first place aud N. L. Avery's Rebel second. W. J. Sedcole's Caloola took first prize in the class for lady's hack, ridden by a lady, aud W. H. Gaisford's The Joker second. PONIES. There were eighteen entries in the class for Donies, P. G. L. McKenzie's Rhone taking first for mare or gelding 14 2 hands aud Miss Gladys Guthrie's Molly second. P. G. L. McKenzie's Bonnie took first in the class for marS or gelding, 13.2 hands, and O. Macki6's Starlight second, while Tom Husband's Marquis was awarded first in tho class for mare or gelding, 12 hands, and Mrs H. Clark's Smiler second. HARNESS HORSES. The sectiou for harness horses was well filled aud the competition was keen. John Dogglett's Strabaue took first prizy iv the class for dog-cart horse over 15.2 hands aud H. Gaisford's Commoner second. Iv the class for Bradley horse, 15.2 aud under. Miss M. Gaisford's The Baron was awarded first aud 0. Stubb's Stake second place. The same two horses were awarded first and second respectively in the class for Bradley horse not over 15.2 hands, most suitable for lady to drive, and in the class for pony, 14.2 hands aud under.

SPRING TRAP HORSES

The entries were good. Iv the class for mare or gelding for heavy spring trap purposes, J. Murray's, junr.. Roany was given first and Mrs H. Clark's My Polly second. John Kinane's Bonnie took first in the class for mare or gelding for light spring trap purposes, and W. C. Cormick's Bluey second.

DRAUGHTS

The Makerna Estate entry was awarded first and D. O. Smith's Glen Ophir second in the class for stallions three years and o?er. In tbe class for gelding or filly foaled since August Ist, 1909. L. Glenny's Robin annexed first prize and Beagley Bros.' entry second, while S. Bolton took first and second in the class for gelding or mare, to be shown in a dray and driven. S. Bolton also took the prize for the best pair of plough horses.

CATTLE

The section for cattle was one of the strongest at the Show, dairy cattle being a particularly strong feature. In the Holstein Friesiaus, W. Reraant's Patertje Boy took first and champion for bull any age, first for cow any age with calf at foot or in milk, first for heifer calved since July Ist, 1907, and first for heifer calved since July Ist, 1909. J. Murray's Mangawara took first for bull two years or under. There were only two entries in the section for Ayrshires. J. Andrew's Lord Kyle taking first for bnll any age, and R. Richards first for bull two years or under. In the Jersey or Alderney section, J. S. Nelson annexed first for bnll calved prior to July Ist, 1907. and E. S. Holdaway's Fairy's Campanile first and champion for bull calved since July Ist, 1908. J. B. Veale's Trethella's Wild Cherry was given first in the class for bull calved since July Ist, 1909. The first and champion in the class for cow any age in milk was awarded to S. R. Lancaster's entry. Mr Lancaster also took first in the classes for heifer calved since July Ist. 1908, and for heifer calved since July Ist, 1909

DAIRY CATTLE

J. Murray's Jersey cow Countess took premier place in the class for best dairy cow in actual milk, with 431bs milk, 6.0 test, and 2 574 butterfat. R. Oharmlev's Jersey cow Polly took second with 54Ibs milk, 4.5 test, and 2.400 butter-fat. For crossbred dairy heifer over 27 mouths in milk,

S. R. Lancaster -carried off the honours, the second place being given to R. Ohafmley's Dinah. R. Richards was awarded first and S. R. Lancaster second in the class for crossbred dairy heifer, over eighteen months, iv milk. In the class for crossbred dairy heifer, not in milk aud under two years, J. B. Veale took first and second, while J. S. Nelson was a wared first aud S. R.. Lancaster second in the class for crossbred dairy heifer under eighteen months. S. R. Lancaster aud R. Charmley took first and second respectively in the class for heifer nuder six months giving most promise of being suitable for dairying. SHEEP. Sheep were libt strongly represputed, but the quality was good. In the Liucolns, H. Gaisford took first aud second for ram over twelve mouths, and D. McKeuzie first and champion iv the class for ram twenty-oue months and over. In the classes for ram lamb, ewe over twelve months, aud ewe lamb, H. Gaisford was awarded first and secoud; while D. McDonald was awarded first aud champion for ewe twenty-one mouths and over. H. B. Blyth annexed all the prizes in the Border Jjeicesters; while S. R. Lancaster, with nine entries, scooped the pool in English Leicesters. In the section for Romney Marsh sheep, J. E. Hewitt, of Mangamaire. was the chief exhibitor, and took all the prizes. His sheep were well up to standard and of gocd constitution. J. S. Nelson aud H. R. Wilton were the only exhibitors of Shropshire Downs, the former taking two firsts aud a secoud, and the latter three firsts aud two seconds. In the section for Southdowns, S. R- Lancaster again was the principal exhibitor, aud practically took all the prizes. H, K. Wilton took first in the class for five crossbred ewes, any age, and W. H. Nelson first aud second iv the class for crossbred ewes from twenty-one to thirty-three mouths, and five crossbred ewes under twentyone mouths. S. Bolton, H. R. Wilton aud W. H. Nelson were the chief prize-winners in the classes for fat sheep, S. Bolton taking a first aud two seconds, H. R. Wilton a first and second, aud W. H. Nelson three firsts. PIGS.

Pigs were not a strong section. C. W, Davison aud Sons took first aud champion for Beriishire sow, James Andrews first aud champion for Yorkshire boar, and A. E. Bayliss first for two bacon pigs.

FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCE

Williams and Kettle were the only exhibitors in the classes for seeds and grains. For home made powdered butter Mrs A. Holder took first aud Mrs H. Clarke second and third. Mrs W, Honson. of Raumai, was awarded first for powdered separator butter, and Mrs E W. Bowman first for cheese, the Woodville cheese factory taking second. For extracted honey, L. Gleuuy and Norman Bowman were awarded first aud second respectively, while E. Jensen and J. C. Cooper took first aud second for honey in comb. In the class for home-made white bread Mrs Jensen was awarded first and Mrs H. Clarke second. The lattor took first in the class for home-made brown bread. COMPETITIONS. Boys' Pony Leamng No. I.—Miss Guthrie's Mollis ~1, N. Mulcahy's Kitty 2.

Boys' Pony Leaping No. 2.— J. A Blair's Ellen McGregor 1.

Girls' Pony Leaping.—A. W. Harmer's Rawiri 1, Miss Guthrie's Molly

Harnessing Competition. —G. 0010 1, G. F. Rauby 2. Turning Competition. —A. M. Harmer 1, W. H. Read 2.

Maiden Leaping Competition,—J. Sweeney's Consul 1. W. Halliday's, junr., John Paul 2. Horse Leaping Competition.— Charles Hart's Playboy 1, P. G. L. McKenzie's Uncle Sam 2.

Pony Medley Race.—Rata McDermott's Reverlee 1, Geoff Hunter's Gold Girl 2.

Ladies' Leaping Competition.—H. Hassall's Fifii, rider Miss Mason, 1; Chas. Hart's Playboy, rider Miss Mason, 2; J; S. Nelson's Dick, rider Miss Guthrie, B.

. Medley Race.—J. Doggett's Stra bane 1; W. H, Oldridge 2, J. D Piper's Old Cenfus 3.