OTAGO METROPOLITAN SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 18137, 29 November 1922, Page 9

OTAGO METROPOLITAN SHOW

OPENED TO-DAY AT TAMA PARK FIRST-RATE QUALITY IN CATTLE AND SHEEP

The forty-sixth annual Summer Show of he Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society waa opened to-day at TahunaPark. Every effort 'had been made by the committee to ensure that the grounds were in first-class order, and it was pleasing to note that in all the rings the grass had been closely mown. This proved a great .advantage on a day like to-day, when under such irainy conditions long grass would have been very disagreeable, both for the! animals and officials whose presence was necessitated in the ring. Judging was supposed to commence at 10 o'clock, but as a matter of fact did not Iciin until nearly half-past 10. The general exhibits of stock reached ihe high standard which has been reached at the Otago Show for many yearns, and were a’ credit to the breeders and the general prosperity of the province. While the total number of entries showed a decrease as compared with former years, the falling-off applied chiefly to draught lenses. In this section there was a noticeable absence of a number of well-known I), coders whose horses have in past years been features of the display. Those that were shown, however, were in good condition and typical of the class. Sheep and cattle were also, of splendid quality, well brought out, and in good condition. Ihe Corrieclales formed the big attraction of the sheep section, and were stated by all concerned to be equal to anything that could be shown in any part of New Zealand.

This vcar there are more than a dozen trade; displays, well staged in tlfc test wav to show the advantages of the goods offered. Motor exhibits, as usual, were largely in evidence. Of side shows and the other usual stalls at a show there are about a dozen, with the usual type of talesman vociferously proclaiming the virtues of what he has on offer. To-morrow will ho People’s Pay, and: it is trusted that the worthy efforts of the society will be rewarded, by a large attendance of the public, especially if the weather be fine.

CATTLE. —Dairy Cattle. — Mr Wm. Robertson, of VTillowbrook, Middleman*, judged this class. The same cows were shown in each class, and iijmiii each examination Mr Robertson/ picked the Jerseys in preference to the Ayrshire?, and gave the two first prizes to a, nice little three-year-old heifer by Silver King, bred by H. E. "V. Matson, of Christchurch, and'owned by Mr F. W. Driscoll, of Anderson Ray. Results: Cow. three years or over, in milk.—F. IV. Driscoll 1 and 2, Miss Boot 3. Cottager's cow, for exhibitors not owning more than two cows. —F. YV. Driscoll 1 and 2, Miss Boot 3. —Jersey Cattle, Registered In tliie and in all the other cattle sections the cow and heifer classes were judged first. Mr N. -Moore, of Tokoiarigu Tapanui,- judged the registered Jersevs. In the female classes Mrs F. LHellyer and Sons, the well-known Northeast "Harbor breeders, had the competition to themselves, but sent in a line representation, and the contests were in some cases very keen. Flower of Oollingwoou, winner from, six others in the c | as - 3 _ f° r four-vear-old oows or over, in milk, is a six-vear-old that was champion at Dunedin two* years ago. The judge described hei as a verv nice type, well made everywhere, straight‘in the back and high in the hips. Results: Cow, four years or over, in milk.-—Mrs F. E. Hellyer and Sons’ Flower of Collingwood (by Darlde’s Fox U.—WTunflower) 1, same exhibitors’ Ruby 2, same •shibitors’ Angel 3. Cow, throe years or over, dry.—Mrs i. E. Hellver' and Sons’ Rcwa Imply (by Mere’s Conqueror—Kewa) 1. same exhibitors’ Princess of Collingwood 2 Heifer, three years, in milk.—Mrs I. it. Hellyer and Sons’ Rosette (by Lad} 9 Fox of Collingwood—Rosea Sweet) 1. Helferi two years. —Mrs I. h. Hellyer and Sons’ Collingwood Kilty (by Ladys Fox of Collingwood—Attraction’s la.reweJl) 1, same exhibitors’ Collingwood Gladiola 2. _ _ _ „ Heifer, yearling—Mrs F. B. Hellver and Sons’ Collingwood Lora (by Hawksbun- May's Box— Eminent’s de Kora) 1, same exhibitors’ Collingwood Goldie 2. —Shorthorn Cattle, Registered.— Mr R. J- Anderson, of Kauana, was the iiidro. dir Alex. Anderson, of Thornhury, Lad. a good run of successes with his roan cow Lady May, which was bred! bv Carswell Bros., of Pine Bush, and was champion at Dunedin last year; lor this cow was first in her class, had a wa,x-over in the class for cow and two oi her •progenv, and also earned off the sex championship, though this last-mentioned'honor entailed close competition 'vith Mr J. Lochhead's two-year-old Melba XII. Mid Mr J. A. Johnstone’s lea Bose* Ke6UiU : —• , Cow. four years or over. —A, Andersens Ladv May (bv Thongsleigh Indbmitable— Riby Duchess XXX.) 1, A. Anderson 2, ]). J. Ross's Rita 111. 5. Heifer, three years.—Alex. Anderson. Heifer, two years.—John Loohheada Melba XII. {by Diamond Prince—Thongshigh Melba IX.) 1, J. A. Johnstone’s Knapdale Ivy May .VI. 2. Heifer, yearling.—J. A. Johnstone’fi lea Rose (by Knapdale Mac—Knapdale Tea Rose) I,'same exhibitor’s Winsome 2. Cow and two of her progeny.—A. Anderson's Lady May L Champion cow.—A. Anderson a Lady 3 lav. Bull, three years or over.—D. J. Ross’a Weslburn Prince of Dalriada 1, J. A. Johnstone's Knapdale Diamond Victor 2, A. Anderson 3. Bull, two vears.—J. Lochheadh Charming Diamond 1, A. Anderson 2. Bull, yearling.—A. Anderson 1. —Jersey Cattle, Unregistered.—

Only one class in, this section, and the indre,' Mr X. Moore, save first, prize to John' Young. of Highclift, placing W, Has tie second. —Hereford Cattle.— Competitors dn this section were Mr L. C. Hadett, the North Taieri breeder, and Mr James Xing, of Invercargill. Though only a. dozen beasts were shown, they made a vew fine display. Mr King won first prize in the class for senior bulls with a bull of size, which the judge (Mr W. Robertson) described as showing ■not only size, but quality and leveOness, with some style about him, and even quarters. This bull also won the sex chamoionehip in Herefords. Mr Hazlett caplured the other first prizes, and would • orobaWy have made a good show against keener opposition. The judge said that the competition in the all-aged cow class was particularly close between the animal? placed first and, second, both being exceptionally sweet and very even, liesuits : Bull, three years of over.—J, Kings Barometer LIX., by Barometer, 1; L. 0. Hazlott’.s Salisbury Prince 1., 2; L. 0. Hazlett's Eatanui Bona Fides, 3. Bull, two vears old.—L. C. -Hazlett s Jlalway (by 'Rata.nui Bona Fidea—iSaliflbucr 10 I*

Bull, yearling,—L. C. Hazlett’s Lonragundi (low Ratanui Bona Fides—Salisbury Mabel I.) l._ Cow or heifer, three rears or over. —L. G. Hazlett’s Bella XOVI. (by President Wilson —Bella 78), 1; .las. King, 2; L. C. Tlazlett’s Modesty XLIX., 3. Heifer, two years old. —L. 0. Hazletts Salisbury Princess VII. (by Ratanui Bona Fides—Princess III.), Ij same exhibior’s Salisbury Mabel 11., 2. ■ Heifer, yearling.—L. 0. Hazlett’s Salisbury Bella Tit. (bv Salisbury President— Bella GIL). 1: same exhibitor’s Salisbury Princess VIII., 2. Champion Bull.—J. King’s Barometer 1. , Champion cow.—l,. C. Hazlott's Bella XCVI. —Ayrshire Cattle, Registered— Mr A. Montgomerie, of Palmerston North, judged these cattle. Ho said that there was not muoh to choose between first and second of the class for cows in milk, four years or over, both being of the good dairy type that modem Ayrshire breeders are now looking for, and that the cow placed third is also a good one, but a little heavy in shoulder and round in rib. The three-year-old cow placed first won at Oamaru a week ago. Results : Cow, in. milk, four years or over.—R. S. Weir’s Highland .Alary of Inglewood (by Lessnassock Grandeur —Sunbeam lIL of' tSgtewood) 1, J. Parlanc’s Alaesgwyn Princess 2, executors of the late P. Walker 3. Cow, in miik, three^years. —Executors of late P. Walker’s" Jean of Awamoa (by: Good Hope of Awamoa—Whitehili Jeanme of Awamoa) 1. A. Gillies’s Veda, oyTownhead 2, J. Parlane's Gowanbank Linda I. 3. Cow, in calf, three years or over, dry.—• J. Parlane’s Gowanbank April Flower X. (by The Joker'—Gowanbank April Flower IX.) 1, A. M. Weir’s Aland of Ivauhoe 2, executor's of late P. Walker’s Bluebell of Awamoa 3. —Friesian Cattle, Registered.— The judging was incomplete at 2 p.m., but we can announce that E. J. Docherty, of Sutton, won in the section for cows in milk; R. Colce, of Canterbury, in the three-year .heifer, class; E. J. Dochert.y in the class for cow in calf; and H. ALlnutt, of Morven, in tire two-year-old heifer class. HORSES. —Clydesdale (Breeding Horses.— Judge: Mr Thomas Logan (Otama). Entire horse, four years or over. —Tiromeoits’, Ltd., Scotland’s Victor (Scotland’s (Viceroy, imp.—Brilliant IV.) 1, J. W. IBlair’s (Outran) Brilliant Chief 2. Only entries. Colt, two years.—Thomsons’, Ltd,, Brown Brilliant (Duinure Fabric—Brilliant TV.) 1, D. and V, Hannah's (Outram) IB old Agitator 2, Alex. Moynihan’s Momo na 5. Three entries. - Colt, yearling.—Thomsons’, Ltd., Quality King (Brilliant Chief, imp.—Lady Ena) 1, Robt. T. Tisdall’s (Middlemarch) unnamed 2, Geo. Ford’s (Mosgiel) unnamed ’3. Three entries. 3 [are, to foal this season or foal at foot. —Thomsons’, Ltd., Silver Queen (Dunuro 'Fabric, imp.—Silver Cloud, imp.) 1, J. A. Johnstone’s (Palmerston) Glon Felicia 2, Thomsons’, Ltd., Brilliant IV. 3. Four entries. Dry mare, over throe years.—Thomsons’, Ltd., Lady Scotland (Dunum Fabric, imp.—Bonnie Queen) 1, J. A. Johnstone’s (Palmerston) Alias Baron 2. Only entries. Filly, three years old.—Thomsons’, Ltd., Lady" Agatha (Dunuro Chief, imp.— Agatha II.) 1, Young Bros.’ (Outram) unnamed and Alex. Moynihan’s Momcma 2. Only entries.

Filly,' two years.—J. A. Johnstone’s (Palmerston) Ladybird 1, T. and A. Carruthers (Middlemarch) 2, Thomsons, Ltd., 5 and 4. Six entries.

Filly, yearling.—Thomsons, Ltd., Lady Brilliant 1, J. M'Leod (Maungatua) 2, T. and A. Carruthers (Middlemarch) 3. Three entries.

Pair of Mares, three years or over. — Thomsons, Ltd., 1 and 3, J. A. Johnstone (Palmerston) 2. Five entries. Mare with two of her progeny.—Thomsons, Ltd., 1, Y'oung Bros. (Outran:) 2. Two entries.

Group of three mares or fillies. —Thomson?, Ltd., 1 and 2, Young Bros. (Outran:) Ct. In the class for entire horse, four years or over, the well-known Dunedin breeders, Thomsons, Ltd., secured the red ticket with Scotland’s Victor, who has never been beaten at an Agricultural show, although at the last horse parade he had to take second place to his sta/bla mate, Lord Marine, in the championship. Scotland’s Victor was first at the horse parade in the aged class. He oonrmencoct his ring career at the Southland A. and P. Show, where he was the champion two-year-old. Mr J. W. Blair’s Brilliant Chief, who was second, wen the championship at the Taieri Show, and was third at tne Dunedin horse parade. Thomsons’, Ltd., Brown Brilliant, winner of the two-year-old colt section, has not been shown betfore. Bold Agitator secured a second at the Taieri Show, and Air Ales. Moynihan’s Momona, who was placed third to-day, was first at the same show.

Silver Queen, who helped to swell the number of Messrs Thomsons’ red tickets, has never 'been shown before. The same breeder’s Brilliant IV. is a daughter of Boron’s Brilliant, a dam who has never been beaten.

Mr J. A. Johnstone's Glen Felicia was first at the Dunedin Show last year, and also first at the Pnlmeneton Show. She is a particularly well-bred mare. Thomsons’, Ltd., Lady Agatha, winner in the class for filly, three years old, won as a two-year-old, and has never been beaten.

The imported sire Dunure Fabric was very much to the fore to-day, and seems to bo justifying the many eulogistic things that have been said about him. One Dunedin breeder went as far as to say that ha regarded Dunure Fabric as the soundest sire in the Southern- Hemisphere. A Christchurch visitor stated that he was much impressed with the quality of the horses. They were quite up to the standard seen in any other metropolitan show in the dominion, and were certainly mncn ahead of what he had seen at the Palmerston North Show. He regarded Messrs Thomsons’ Brilliant Chief vearling Quality King as an extraordinarily fine animal.

A very heavy shower of rain after the luncheon adjournment delayed the judging of the horses. Mr Thomas Logan, the judge of this section, expressed' himself as very satisfied indeed with the quality of the animals that he tad seen, The number was a little smaller than he had.' seen on other occasions, but he expressed the belief that the quality was better. The Clydesdale Horse Society's silver medal for yearling or two-year-old colt or filly was won by Thomsons, Ltd.’s yearling colt by Brilliant Chief. SHEEP. -—Border Leic esters,— Judge: Mr Tims. Blackley (R-akaia). Ram, over thirty months.—T. S. Little (Windsor) 1. 2, and champion. Ram, over eighteen and under thirty months.—T. 6. Little 1,3, and reserve champion, R. J. Anderson (Kauana) 2. Ram, under eighteen months. —T. S. 'Little 1, 18. J. Anderson 2 and 3. Two rams, under eighteen months.—T. r S. Lii% X, H. J. Anderaou 2*

Shorn ram, over eighteen months and under thirty mouths,—’T. S. Littlo 1 and 5, R. J. Anderson 2. Shorn ram, under eighteen months. —R. J. Anderson 1, T. S. Little 2 and 3. Ewe, over' thirty months, with lamb.— K. J. Anderson 1 and 3, T. S. Little 2. Ewe, over eighteen arui under thirty months, with lamb.—TV'S. Littlo 1 and 2, R. J. Anderson 3. Ewe, under eighteen months.— T. S. Little 1 and 3, R. J. Anderson 2. Two ewes, under eighteen months.—R. J. Anderson 1 and 2. Shorn ewe, under eighteen months.— R. J. Anderson 1 and 2, T. S. Littlo 3. —English Leicester's.— Judge i Mr Thos. Blackley (R-akaia). Ram, over eighteen months. —Isaac Andrew (Waihao Downs) 1 and 2. Ram, oven eighteen and under thirty months. —Thos. Evans (Long Bush) 1, Isaac Andrew 2 and 3. Ram, under eighteen months.—lsaac Andrew 1 and 2. Shorn ram, over eighteen and under thirty months.—lsaac Andrew 1. Shorn ram, under eighteen months.—H. J. Andrew (Alaheno) 1 and 3, Isaac Andrew 2. Ewe, over thirty months, with lamb,— Isaac Andrew 1,2, and champion. Ewe, over eighteen and under thirty months, with lamb.—lsaac Andrew 1,2, and reserve champion. Ewe, under eighteen months, —Isaac Andrew 1 and 2. Two ew-es, under eighteen months. — Isaac Andrew 1. Shorn ewe, under eighteen months.— Isaac Andrew 1. —Lincoln Breed.— Judge; Air T. S. Littlo (Windsor). The New Zealand and Australian Land Company*was the only exhibitor in this section, and secured first and second awards for rams over thirteen months, over eighteen and under thirty months, under eighteen months, two rams under eighteen months, shorn rams eighteen and under thirty months, ewe above thirty months with lamb, ewe with lamb above eighteen and under thirty months, ewo under eighteen months, and two ewea under eighteen months. The prize ram over thirty months was awarded the championship and the second animal the reserve championship. The prize owe over thirty months, with lamb, was given the championship, and the prize _ ewo over eighteen months and under thirty months gained the reserve championship. —Romney Marsh.—

Judge: Air J. E. Hewitt (Pahiatua). Ram, above thirty months.—Murray Bros. (Clydevale) 1 and 2, G. Anderson (Wright’s Briah) 3. Ram, above eighteen and nnder thirty months.—Alurray Bros. 1 and 2, Joseph Mosely and Sons (Clydevale) 5. Ram, under eighteen months.—Murray Bros. 1 and 3, H. J. Andrew (Alaheno) 2. Two rams, under eighteen months,— Murray Bros. 1,2. and 3. Shorn ram, under eighteen months.—■ Alurray Bros. 1. 2, and 3. Ewe, above thirty months, with lamb. —Alurrav Bros. 1 and 2.

Ewe, over eighteen months and under thirty months, with lamb.—Alurray Bros. 1,2, and 3. —Shropshire Downs.—

(Judge: Air Jas. Stevenson, Flaxton.) Ram, over thirty months.—L. W. and) J. E. Stony (Southbridge) 1 and champion, Thos. Evans (Long Bush) 2. Ram, over eighteen and under thirty months.—Thos. Evans 1 and reserve champion and h.c., L. AV. and J, E. Storry 2. Ram, under eighteen months.—U W. and J. E. Storry 1, Thos. Evans 2. Shorn ram, under eighteen months.— L. W. and J. E. Stony 1 and 2. Two rams, under eighteen months.—L. W. and J. E. Storry 1, T6bs. Evans 2. Ewe, over thirty months, with lamb.— L. AV. and! J. E. ’Storry 1 and champion, Thoe. Evans 2. r

Ewe, above eighteen and under thirty months, with lamb.—Thos. Evans 1, ( 2, and reserve champion. ’ Ewe, under eighteen months. —L. W, and J. E. Stony 1 and 2, Thos. Evans h.o. 4 Two owes, under eighteen months.—L. W. and J. K. Stony 1, Thos. Evans 2. —Southdown Breed.— (Judge: (Mr Jas. Stevenson, Flaxton.) In this section Mr H. J. Andrew was the only exhibitor, and was awarded firsts and seconds in each class. His ewe over thirty months, with lamb, was awarded the championship. PIGS. Judge: Mr Alex. Sutherland. —Berkshires.— Sow, any age.—G. A. Brookes’s (Green Island) Laurel’s Lady 1, G. A. Brookes’s Lady Laurel 2. —Yorkshires.— Boar, any age.—Henry Allmitt (Morven) 1. Boar, under six months.—Henry Allnutt 1. and 2. Sow, any age.—Henry Allnutt 1. Sow, under twelve months.—Henry Allnutt 1 and 2. Sow, under six months.—Henry Allnutt 1 and 2. —Other Recognised Pure-breds not Previously Enumerated.— Boar, any age.—G. A. Brookes’a Flint’s Best Joe I. Boar, under six mouths.—G. A. Brookes’s Flint’s Best Joe 1. Sow, under six months.—G. A. Brookes’s Lady Myrtle Whibebrook J, G. A. Brookes’s Lady Lyle Josephine 3. HARBOR. FERRY' SERVICE. In connection with the Summer Show the Peninsula Ferry Co., Ltd., announces a special time table for People’s Day (to-morrow), particulars of which appear elsewhere in this issue. THE ‘ NEW ZEALAND FARMER.’ [Published ex Arrangement.] The ‘ New' Zealand Farmer,’ published by the Brett Printing and Publishing Co., Ltd., Auckland,lias the reputation ot being one of the finest illustrated agricultural journals in _ the world, and no show in the dominion would he complete without a tent occupied by this publication. For oveY thirty years the 1 New Zealand Farmer' has been first and foremost in the campaign for better farms and better farming in New Zealand. The paper is an out-and-out supporter of the tillers of the soil, and takes every opportunity to improve the position of agriculturists. In these times of keen competition it behoves the farmer to keep abreast of all the latest developments in his business, and to interest himself hi every scientific discovery. This journal spares no pains to keep its readers well informed on these matters: while its informative articles are written by men who are experts in their respective Hues. The ‘ New Zealand Farmer ’ stand at the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s Show is decidedly well arranged, and is worth a visit from all.