CENTRAL OTAGO A. &. P ASSOCIATION.

Dunstan Times, Issue 2409, 18 November 1907, Page 5

CENTRAL OTAGO A. &. P ASSOCIATION.

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SHOW. The fifteenth annual show held under the auspices of the above association on Friday last, was favored with ideal weather—the day being warm, without being opppressively hot, and an entire absence of wind. The show was well patronised by the public, some 200 of whom travelled by the morning train from Clyde and Alexandra. The railway department are not deserving of much praise for their endeavor to cope with the traffic no extra accommodation being provided. As a result a large percentage of those visiting the show were unable to obtain seats, and had to stand on the carriage platforms and gangways both going and returning. The association had given a substantial financial guarantee for the train service, and the least the department could have been expected to do would have bfeen to provide accommodation sufficient to meet the guarantee given. No official notice was given to the public that the excursion train would be run, even the railway .officials at the local stations not being certain on that point till the previous day. Flad the affair been properly managed there is little doubt but that the numbers of the visitors by train would have been considerably increased. The entries were not so numerous as has been

the case in former years, and while this is in some measure to be attributed to an unfavorable season, it is also evident that the farmers of the district are not giving the fixture that united (support which is essential to its well-being.- With the absence of so many of its onetime principal exhibitors, the show could not be claimed to give even a fair representation of the stock which is in the district, and to the casual visitor would leave a very poor impression of its possibilities for stock raising. Draught horses were probably the best feature of the show, and in this section the entries from Mrs Naylor’s Chestermains farm carried off the palm. In the 4-year-old and upwards draught stallion class the Chestermain’s entry, Young Dalmuir Prince scored a meritorious win, being

highly commended by the judge for his type and action. In the three-year-old class there was only one exhibit, Mr Jno. Wilson’s colt Advance. This animal showed a lot of quality, the judge specially commenting on the quality and substance of bone, and in another season should mature into a horse that will be hard to displace in any show ring. Light horses were a somewhat weak class, both numerically and in quality, the judge remarking that the type of horse for which the district had once been famous Avas now apparently a thing of the past. Competition in the sheep classes tvas not strong, the absence of Mr Jno. Hamilton, and several other breeders Avho Averenot able to compete this season, making a big gap in the entries. The type shown, however, Avere Avell up to the standard of former shoAvs, and from the breeders point of view left little to be desired. The Society’s Silver Cup for the exhibitor gaining the most points in Horses, Cattle and Sheep Sections was easily won by Mr John Wilson, of Downshire Farm, Lauder, that gentleman

scoting well in all of these classes. The Dairy Produce and Sundries - the ladies department of the show—undoubtedly provided the keenest competition of the day, and, judged from the wrong side of the wire netting enclosure, the quality appeared to be alright. In this section Mrs John Sheppard, of Lauder, was most successful in pleasing the taste of the judge (Mrs Ferguson of Waitati), and came out an easy winner for the special prize of a marble clock presented by the president’s wife (Mrs R. Wilson). As usual the jumping contests provided the most entertaining spectacfe for the public, and as the majority of the “ leapers ” had obviously received comparatively little schooling, the sport was fast and furious. The Society's officers had all arrangements for the show in good working order, and the programme was got through without any undue delay. The booth and luncheon rooms were in the hands of Mrs McGuckin, who provided an excellent repast for patrons. The judging was in the hands of Mrs Ferguson (dairy produce and sundries), and Messrs jno. Elliott (draught horses and cattle), C. Turnbull (light horses), H. C. Weir and A. Gunn (sheep), and exhibitors could have had little reason to complain of their decisions. The prize list was as follows

Draught Horses. (Judge Mr Jno. Elliott, Gladbrook.) Entire 4 years and upwards - Mrs M. Naylor’s Young Dalmuir •Prince 1, D. Sinnamon’s Champion 2, W. Hughe’s Gold King commended. Entire, 3 years J no. Wilson's Advaiiee Draught Marc in foal or with foal at foot Jno. Wilson 1, Mrs M. Naylor 2. Dry mare, aged—Mrs M. Naylor I, Juo. Wilson 2, A. Purvis h.c. 4 entries. Gelding, any age—Mrs M. Naylor 1 jacdS,

Gelding or (illy, 2 year old—Mrs M. Naylor 1. Yearling—Mrs M. Naylor 1 and 2, Jno. Wilson h.e. and c. 7 entries. Best yearling by Marksman, special prize XI Is presented by Jno. Wilson - Jno. Pitches 1. Best team of three, mares or geldings — Mrs M. Naylor 1, Jno. Wilson 2. TiionoumiKKEDs. (Judge Mr C. Turnbull). Brood mare, J years and upwards— John Wilson 1. Hackneys. (Judge Mr G. Turnbull). Entire, any age—A. Docherty s Del Paso ]. Hack, up to 15 stone— Laid law and Crawford.!, A. Thompson 2, D. McKae h.c. Six entries. Hack, up to 12 stone—C. White 1, U. Sinnamon 2, T. Moran 3. 7 entries. Lady’s hack —A. Clark 1. Best lady rider —Miss Flannery 1. Single buggy horse —D. Mcßae 1, D. Sinnamon 2,' W. McNaugbon 3. 4 entries. Spring cart horse—C. Tohill 1, R. J. Mitchell 2 and 3. (5 entries. Best Turn-out, horse, trap and harness —Laid law and Crawford 1, J. Emvright 2, I). Sinnamon 3. ■ 2 entries. f Best walking roadster— Laidlaw and Crawford 1. J. Sheppard 2. 4 entries. Bes* - paced hack—A. Clark 1, Laidlaw and Crawford 2, B. McNamara 3. 7 entries.

Pony Up to 14 hands, to be driven— Geo. Field 1, J. Charles 2. Pony up to 13 bauds— Laidlaw and Crawford 1. 2.entries.

Best yearling by Del Paso, .Cl is presented by Mr A. Dochcrty—Mrs M. Naylor 1. Dons. Rough Beardy—John Wilson 1. Rough coated collie—K. Flannery 1. 3 entries. Smooth coated collie—Jno. Wilson 1. 3 entries. JUMPING. 3 Flights Hurdles — W. Brady 1, T. White 2. 6 entries. High jump—W. Brady 1. 2 entries. Cattle. (Judge Mr Jno. Elliott.) Shorthorn bull—John Wilson 1Shorthorn eow—John Wilson 1. Fat bullock - John Wilson 1 and 2, Jas. Davidson 3. Sheep. (Judges : Messrs H. C. Weir & A. Gunn.) Merino ram— Laidlaw and Crawford 1 and 2. Mennoewe-Laidlaw and Crawford I and 2. 4 entries. Merino owe hogget t— Laidlaw and Crawford J and 2. 4 entries. Border Leicester. Ram, I shear and upwards John Wilson 1 and 2; Jas. Davidson 3. 4 entries. Ram, hoggett—John Wilson 1 and 3 Jas. Davidson 2. 3 entries. Ewes, one shear and up-John Wilson I and 3, Jas. Davidson 2. 3 entries. Ewe lioggett—John Wilson 1, 2 and 3. 5 entries. Shropshire Down Ram —Jno. Wilson 1 and 2. Pen of two half-bred ewe hoggets—Jas. Davidson 1. Pen of half-bred wether hog-gets—Jas. Davidson 1. Pen of two cross-bred ewe hoggets— John Wilson 1 and 2. 3 entries. Three fat wethers—E, Marslin 1, John Wilson 2 and 3. Three fat sheep—E. Marslin 1 and 2. 4 entries. Three fat lambs—John Wilson 1 and 2.

Daily Produce. (Judge,' Mrs Ferguson, Waitati.) Fresh butter in jars—Mrs J. Sheppard 1 Mrs R. McNamara 2, Mrs J. Le/isk 3. 5 entries. Fresh butter in rolls—Mrs J. Sheppard 1, Miss G. Sulhlcrland 2, Mrs McNamara 3. S entries. Fancy butter—Miss G. Sutherland 1, Mrs J. Sheppard 2. Powdered butter—Mrs J. Sheppard 1, Miss G. Sutherland 2, Mrs K. McNamara 3. 6 entries.

Sundries. (Judge, Mrs Ferguson, Waitati.) Home-made bread—Mrs Cahill I, Mrs M. McXanghtou 2, Mrs.l. Lea.sk 3. Jh entries. Cream scones—Miss M. Meo 1, Miss Pecker 2, Mrs J. Leask 3. 6 entries. Girdle scones—Mrs .1. Sheppard 1, Miss M. Mee 2, Mrs J. Leask 3. 6 entries. Oven scones—Miss G. Sutherland I, Miss A, Becker 2, Mrs J. Sheppard 3. 11 entries. * Oaten cakes—Miss M. Mee I, Mrs J. Sheppard 2, Mrs J. Leask 3. 7 entries. Pikelets Mrs J. Leask 1, Miss A. Becker 2, Mrs J. Sheppard 3. 7 entries. Assorted tea cakes—Mrs J. Sheppard 1, Miss M. Mee 2, Miss A. Becker 3. 6 entries. Fruit cake —Miss M-. Mee 1, Mrs J. Sheppard 2, Mrs Cahill 3. f) entries. Sponge cake—MisJ. Sheppard 1, Miss A. Becker 2, Miss M. Sutherland 3. 6 entries. Special prize, marble clock, presented by Mrs R. Wilson for most points in dairy produce and sundries— Mrs J. Sheppard 1.