OTAGO METROPOLITAN SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 18138, 30 November 1922, Page 9

OTAGO METROPOLITAN SHOW

SECOND MY: THE PEOPLE’S DM. LIGHT BOSSES AND WORKING HORSES JUDGES).

The weather, though dull and weepy, was much better ito-day when the business began, and all! concerned got busy with ah early start. A. mistake in tho sheep judging was discovered and rectified to-day. The distinction of tho reserve championship in the class 'for Border Leicester owes was yesterday conferred on a hogget belonging to T. S. Little. To-day this was corrected, and a.ewe belonging to R. J. Anderson was given tho honor. Some supplementary awards in tho Friesian cattle class were worked out this morning. Tho first was as to the cla&s for cow or heifer bred from dams giving the highest, semi-official record. Tho judging gave first place to H. North and Sons (of Omimi), with IRosovalo Sylvia Beets de Kol, by Rosevale Inka Sylvia Model from Rosevale Beets de Kol, and second place was given to W. Robertson (of Middlemarch) with Bosch do Kol of Oakview. The other award was for the Waitaki Challenge Shield given by the Otago District Committee of the New Zealand Friesian Breeders’ Association for tho bull ■whose dam has made the highest semiofficial record. This shield was awarded to Mr A. H. Copland (of Weston), with Bainiield King Doll, by Rosevale King Sylvia—Bainliold XVI., his record being 2661 b, and second' place went to H. North and Son’s Rosevale Inka Sylvia Model with a record of 2601 b. HORSES. —Draught Working Horses.— Judge t Mr A. Campbell (Milton). Gelding, four years or over.—New Zealand Express Co., Ltd., 1 and 3, D. Hamlin (Mosgiel) 2. Four entries. Gelding, three yeans.—J. M'Leod (Maungatua) 1, Yeung Bros. (Outram) 2. Only entries. Pair of geldings, property on© owner.— New Zealand Express Co., Ltd,, I end 2. Only entries. Town carrier’s horse, mare or gelding,— New Zealand Express Go., Ltd., 1 and 3, D. Haulm (Alosgiel)/ 2, Johnson and Robertson (South Dunedin) v.h.c. Six entries.

Pair town carrier’s .horses, mares or geldings.—New Zealand Express Go., Ltd., 1 and 2. Two entries. Horse, np to 25cwt, in harness, coal merchants only.—James Riley 1, Simpson and '.Frame 2, Johnson and Robertson 3, H. W. Lanbam 4. Five entries. Spring-van horse, up to 20cwt.—Now Zealand Express Co., Ltd., 1 and 3, D. H, Tavlor 2. Seven entries. Spring-ear,t horse, up to 15cwt.—-John-son abd Robertson. 1, New Zealand Express Co. 2, E- Y. Aitkcn (Highcliff) 3, H. W. Lauham v.h.c. Ten entries. Express horse, up to lOcwt. —New Zealand Express Co., Lid., 1 and 2, H. Warren 5, T. D, Dalziel v.h.c. Air A. Campbell (Milton), the judge of the draught working horses, said that he was disappointed with the aged geldings. They showed signs of hard work, and were stale. The same remarks applied to several of tho other classes. There was a good ring of lOcwt horses, the first prizewinner being a particularly good stamp of animal. A Canterbury visitor, after seeing the working draughts to-day, stated that, although there wore some excellent animals exhibited, it was obvious that there were few young horses coming forward to take the place of the older ones. It was unfortunate that little effort had l been made in recent years to keep up the standard of the class, but there was not the strong incentive existing to-day to do so. The reason, of course, was that the motor van and other petrol and electric vehicles were gradually displacing the horse, and this was particularly evident as far as the light harness horse was concerned. —Harness Horses. — (Judge: Mr T. H. Overton, Lakeside.) Pair buggy horses, not over 15J- hands. —T. Loelihead (Bnlclutha) 1. The only entry. Dog-cart horse, mare or gelding, not under 15.3 bands.—J. M’Leod (Maungatua) 1, N. Reid! (Outram) 2. Only twoshow ri.

Buggy horse, mare, or gelding, 15 hands or over.—Walker Bros. (Oulram) 1, T. Loehhead! 2. The only entries. Gig horse, mare or gelding, not over 15 hands.—T. Lochheadi 1, Walker Bros. 2, D. Snell (Mosgicl) 5. Five, appeared. Champion harness horse.—J. M'Lcod. Mr Lochhead’s nair of buggy horses are well-matehed bright, bays. The _ winner in the dog cart class is a showy six-year-old black gelding, decidedly more of the dog cart type than his opponents. The judge remarked that thus horse is a beautiful mover, but dishes in front. The Outran) winner in the buggy horse class is a nice, even bay. The gig horse with which Mr Loehhead won is one that -ho in the buggy pair. Three entered tho ring for the championship—namely, the dog cart, buggy, and gig winners in their classes—and Mr Overton did not take long to indicate bus preference for Mr M'Leod’s Mack, who is by Netberton Toreador from a Cock o’ the Walk mare, and had previously won this season at Taicri, Milton, and Ohitha.

—Cobs and Ponies.— (Judge: Mr L. 11. Macfarlanc, Kaiwara = Oidverden.) Pony mare or gelding, not above 12.2, ridden bv a airl. —T. M’Math (Riversdale) 1, E. Neill Bae’s Molly 2. Two others competed. Pony mam or gelding, not above 13 hands, ridden by boy or girl—& S. Wilson (Clenomarii) 1, Scott’s Handel 2. Boy’s ponv, mare or gelding, not above 15! hands, ridden by a boy.—Leslie Carter (Anderson Bay) 1. C. S. Wilson (Glenomara) 2. Eleven competed. Pony mare or gelding, not oyer _ 13 bands” shown in harness.—J. A.ilohison (North-east Valley) 1, Scott’s Bundle 2. Seven competed) Pony, mare or gelding, not over fourteen hands, ebown in harness. —J. Aitchison 1, A. A. Bruoo (Momona.) 2. Eight competed. Cob, mare or gelding, up to fifteen hands, to be driven,—!. Mee (Kuri Bush) 1. Walker Bros. (On tram) 2. Four in tho ring. Cob, marc or gelding, not exceeding fourteen, hands, shown in.saddle. R- W. Brown’s (South Dunedin) Dawn 1, Keith Ramsay's Roany 2. No other entries. Gob, mare or gelding, up to 14st, not exceeding 14! hands, shown in saddle.— R. W. Brown’s Dawn 1. Tho only entry. Cob, mare or -gelding, not exceeding fifteen hands, shown In saddle.—-Miss K. Wood (Beaumont) 1. Scott’s Rodger 2, Five appeared. The judge remarked that be was well pleased with the children’s ponies, and of these he thought a -good deal of Mr M’Math’s chestnut, which is quite suitable for a girl to ride, though rather small when, put in the classes for the bigger ponies. Of these ibisge-r ponies he was most impressed with Mr •!. Aitchi* son’s. Several of the cobs are quite good, but nothing stood out particularly from the others—in oilier words, they look some judging to separate them. —Hackney Horses.— Judge: Mr T. H. Overton. Horse, ma.ro or gelding, not over 15.2, moot suitable for -mounted rifle corps.— T. Loehhead (ißalduth-a) 1. F. J. Conn’s Handsome Jolm 2, CL Roberts (Ida Valley) 5. Esflbt completed.

Hunters, any weight, to qualify over 3ft 6iu hurdles.—Miss 1. Rutherford s (■Christchurch) Rock Ahoy 1, A. and D. {inlanders (Christchurch) 2, F. J. Conn’s Handsome John 3. Eight competed. Hunter, any weight, open to members of hunt clubs.—Miss I. Rutherford's Rock Ahoy 1, F. J. Conn’s Handsome John 2, Miss D. Mow at (Kaikorai) 3. Five competed. Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, up to list.—F. J. Conn’s Handsome John 11, T. D. Dalriel’s Thelma 2, Miss K. Wood (Beaumont) 3, Nino competed. Roadster or hack, up to 13st.—Miss ■Rutherford's Rock Ahoy 1, A. and D. 'Gillanders 2, Miss K. Wood 3. Four competed.

Roadster or hack, up to lost.—G. Roberts’s (Ha Valley) Billy 1, (Miss D. Mewat 2, J. Campbell’s Momona 5. Four competed. Lady’s hack.—A. and D. Gillnaiders’s (Christchurch) White Heather 1, F. J. Conn’s Handsome John 2, Miss K. Wood 3. Five competed. White Heather, one of the winners, is a well-known show performer in Canterbury. Rock Ahoy, who won in hi.s classes, and also took the championship, Is a bright chestnut gelding seven years of age, by Carani© Chid, and has won previously this season at Wai'nia/to, Ashburton, Christchurch, am) Lceston. The three competitors in the championship were Air T. Roberts’s Billy, White Heather, and (ho winner. —Tradesmen’s Turn-outs.—

Single horse, Iscwt or under. —New Zealand Express Co. 1, J. L. AUA-ra 2, Taieri and Peninsula Milk Co. 3 and v.h.c. Twelve competed. Over 15cwt.—New Zealand Express Co. 1, D. Hanlin (Mosgiel) 2, D. IT. Taylor 3, Johnson and Robertson v.h.c. Seven competed. Dairymen’s turnout.—J. L. M‘Ar» 1 and special, T. and P. Milk Supply 2,3, and h.o. There were sixteen competitors. Most attractive trades display.—Now Zealand Express Company 1, T. and P. Milk Supply 2 and 5. .Four competed. HUNTING COMPETITION. Tim hunting competition with lady riders resulted in a win for Miss D. Mowai, with Airs J. All Her second, and Alisa Alowat third, Airs Conn being the only other competitor. THIS AFTERNOON'. Early in the afternoon the weather became duller, and light rain began, to fall, thus materially interfering with tho attendance. The St. Kilda Baud and the Dunedin Highland Pipe Band provided the music. The attractions for the afternoon were tho parade of live slock and the leaping competition s.

[Published bv Aiuunoemt.nt.] SHOW EXHIBITS W. J. P. M'GULLOCH. This firm’s stand at the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral, Society’s Summer Show is this year, and as usual, one of the most outstanding and attractive exhibits, not only to motorists, but to the public generally, for all are interested in witnessing and having explained to them the improvements in motor car construction, which are unfailingly exhibited from year to rear. FIAT CAPS. The first exhibit met with on entering M‘CuUoo'h\i stand is a Fiat with colonial body, made by Johnson and Smith, of Christchurch, and certainly it is am admirable illustration of what a New Zealand workshop can turn out. It is painted a nice steel grey, and upholstered in light bast English leather colored to match. This oar is a 505 model Fiat of 15-20 h.p., and has all the very latest improvements. The Fiat car is, as all motorists know, of world-wide renown, the British, French, and Italian armies having used them in the big olfensive against Austria in the Great War for the carriage of both men and munitions, and the fact that they saw service under the severe test represented in climbing the Alps speaks eloquently for their reliability under the hardest usage conceivable. A 501 model of the Fiat construction, is also shown. Tills car has nickel-plated fittings, is painted lilac-grey, and is without doubt the neatest car in the show. Its body is by Johnson and Smith, and is upholstered in tho best English leather of a shade closely matching the body color. It is very roomy, has high back and big cushions, and a mere glance suggests comfortable, loungy seats. This car is of the same model as the car which won the big trials from Turin to Denmark, obtaining full marks, against the world’s competition, and is of 10-15 h.p. The Fiat, as most people know, won the Grand Prix of Franco, and also of Italy; recognised as tho world’s greatest speed trials. Further remark respecting tho high quality, including wearing power and economy, of the Fiat cars is unnecessary. DE LUX. Mr M'Culloch, it may he mentioned here, is expecting to arrive, and to bo able to exhibit to-day on this stand, a six-cylinder sporting model Do Lux, recognised to be one of the most luxurious cars ever seen in Dunedin. OVERLAND.

An “ Overland ” four-cylinder, t]yceseater with colonial body built by .Stevens and Sons, Ltd., Christchurch, is still another attractive exhibit on Mr M‘Culloch’s stand. It is painted a rich wine color; is very roomy, with good carrying space at the back; and is upholstered in the best English light grey leather. It is nickel-plated throughout, and suggests itself to be a very suitable oar for anyone wanting a good, serviceable threeseater. The price is extremely reasonable, being only £385. A five-sealer Overland with a body also by the same maker as tie car just referred to is also shown. It is painted French grey, has nickel-plated fittings, and, like its neighbor, is also very lowpriced. The exhibitors guarantee thirty miles to the gallon, and 2,000 miles to the gallon of lubricating oil. Tins Overland has exceptionally good brakes, is fitted with three-point triplex springs affording wonderfully easy motion on, rough roads, and has Timlun bearings throughout. It may here be mentioned that tho Overland HIo control tho sole rights for the ox spring principle, and if to-day is suitable—i.e., weather permitting—visitors to the show grounds will havo the thrilling experience of seeing -this oar do a jump over a, gap of 14ft, and over a linralo sft high, the idea of the performance being to demonstrate the strength of the springs) and, as the car lauds with a blow of 42,0001 b, there is no reason to doubt the claim that the force withstood is sufficient to crash a locomotive boiler like an eggshell. People will do well to visit the show if only to witness -this exhibition of what an. “Overland” can stand, for it has only been previously shown a couple of times in Now Zealand.

A handy convenience in this car, particularly to farmers, is that the upholstery at, the back can bo easily lifted out, leaving the steel back available for tho reception of goods. The car is capable of carrying half a ton, and lias a 1-Jin axle; it rims on Timkjn, roller bearings, and_in every way is proving popular with motorists requiring a serviceable car at a reasonable price* The Government, its

may he added, has already over eighty of these cars doing service in its different departments. HUBMOBILE, ALSO AT W. J. P. M'CULLOCH’S STAND. A three-seater of this make, with colonial body, by Stevens and Sen, of Christchurch, is, on account of its very neat appearance, attracting a great deal of attention. It is fitted with wire wheels, has nickel-plated fittings, and is recognised as a very economical and very serviceable car. Indeed, the Hupmobjls is a car of very high repute, being capable of hard work at low running costs. The one on the stand is painted a sort of biscuit color, with dark green upholstery of best English leather. In conclusion, it must bo acknowledged that the whole stand constitutes a splendid exhibition of motor car construction, and of what can be done in the way of body building in New Zealand. The proprietors are sparing no pains to afford the fullest information, to prospective buyers of their exhibits whether the cars are for business purposes or pleasure jaunts, and the public may rest assured that it will get the _ best of treatment from this old-established firm. SHOW EXHIBITS. WIMPENNY BROS, AND REID, LTD. VULCAN CARS AND LORRIES AND NASH CARS. Messrs Wimpenny Bros, and Reid, Ltd., exhibited! a fine line of British Vulcan vehicles, which inchi died private cars and commercial chassis. Hie 20 h.p. fiye-seaier touring car is a sturdy mechanical job, embodying graceful lines typical of the latest coachbuilde.iV art. With a _ fourbpeed gear-box and its powerful engine of clean design, it is a car worth looking closely into by those prospective buyers who can appreciate the A'alue which is offered for £BSO. A nippy little 12 h.p. four-seater Vulcan also attracted ranch, attention. A distinctive feature about this light car is the fact of it having! a 4ft 8m track, which for anything but town _ service is absolutely essential; and this, together with 10in road clearance and a 2ft wheel base, represents an idbal car for colonial road conditions. The whole general design, embodying a four-speed gear-box and wor . m " driven back axle, represents a well-studied attempt by the Vulcan Motor and Engingineering Company to produce a, light, economical car for the overseas market, and this new Vulcan undoubtedly merits the special attention of anyone contemplating the purchase of a reliable and serviceable light car. A 30owt Vulcan commercial chassis has created much favorable comment _ amongst keen business heads. This machine S«J of sturdy construction, and is also fitted with a four-speed gear-box of especially suitable gear ratios for local conditions. The general design of this chassis closely approached the typo of 30cwt chassis which the British military authorities have decided to adopt for their future use that latest, cable advice received from the Vulcan. Company state? that a, large order has been placed with the factory by the British Government for a considerable number of 30owb chassis identical with, that exhibited. The price of thin sterling British chassis has been the surprise of the show, and fullest particulars are available at Wimpenny Bros, atld Reid's show room in Moray place. Two very showy models of the popular Nash cars also came into prominence. An extremely smart six-cylinder model, with a sports body, immediately took the eye of discriminating buyers, with its long wheel base, wire wheels, and cord lyres. r 4,lus sports model is remarkable value at £625. The Nash Four which was exhibited is the latest production of-the factory, and it is a delightfully clean-built car, It embodies all the latest and best in modern motor designing, and- at the price—viz., £425—-.is sterling value.