ANOTHER A. AND P. SUCCESS

Evening Star, Issue 19777, 30 January 1928, Page 2

ANOTHER A. AND P. SUCCESS

WAIKOUAIITS ANNUAL SHOWi DAY CUT FOR DRAUGHT HORSES Like its sister societies, Palmerston and Blueskin, the Waikouaiti Agricultural and Pastoral Society was able to carry out its annual show programme with every assistance from the weather. If anything, Waikouaiti has been the most favored of all, because the gentle breeze which blew across the ground all day was just sufficient to cool the temperature to a comfortable degree, and as it came it brought with it the pleasant scent of new-mown hay, spiced with the fragrance of wild flowers. Truly an ideal day for exhibiting and viewing stock and for hobnobbing with old friends. Many hundreds seized the opportunity with relish, and as a result of their wisdom the society’s exchequer is the richer by well over £34.

, From the social point of view everything went off without a hitch, but with the genial Mr James Thomson holding down the presidential position this was on]y_ to lie expected. In waving the magic wand of hospitality, combined with business efficiency, over the gathering Mr Thomson was ably assisted by the secretary (Mr J. W. Timmins) and a band of capable stewards. Moreover, the services of competent judges bad been secured, and it would be a strange individual indeed who felt called upon to grumble at the manner in which the prize tickets were distributed. In giving credit where credit is due one must not forget the commissariat department, where a wonderful array of luncheon and afternoon tea edibles were administered to visitors and others by Mr and Mrs Bunting and their assistants.

An instructive novelty was introduced into the programme by Mr W. Reid, who was in charge of a pen of Mr C. Hallum’s fat lambs, which constituted a guessing competition for many willing ones who produced *the necessary coin. Tho weight of tho three best lambs had to be guessed by the competitors. THE DISPLAY. The most pleasing section of the show were undoubtedly those of the horse brigades; particularly does this apply to the classes for draughts. Seldom has such a fine collection of working horses been seen in a country show ring. Competition was exceptionally keen amongst exhibitors of light horses, and in this connection it is pleasing to note the consistent help the shows of the present season have received ns a result of the presence of the Dunedin lady riders, Miss GreensJade and Miss Statham. The sheep and cattle entries were very satisfactory, but unfortunately it was here that the weakest spot in the show became distinctly evident. There was very little competition, practically all tho prizes being carried off by one or two stock owners. In large measure this is accounted lor by the fact that farmers experience considerable difficulty in having their animals conveyed to the grounds by rail and taken home again after the display is oyer. Probably the officials of the various societies would do well to thresh this matter out seriously, and make arrangements for better freight facilities in the future. The Friesian cattle section was greatly weakened by the _ absence of members of Mr T. Hewitt’s fine herd, in addition to having some trouble with the trains Mr Hewitt was himself the victim of an illness, which kept him at home. Ayrshires have lately become very popular with dairymen in the Waikouaiti district, and some very lino ’herds have been founded. However, only two of these were well represented on Saturday, the honors of the day going to the old rivals, Messrs D. and G. Reid and Mr M. A. Tubman. This time it was the Reid ca’ttle which secured the most points; the championships were shared. The three-year-old heifers on display were exceptionally good animals. The yearling bulls and groups of four cattle were all first-class beasts. Competition was not keen in the Friesian classes, the prize tickets mostly going to the Hampden, breeders, the Nicolson brothers. Still, Mr J. A. Payne and Mr C. T. M'Callum, of Palmerston and Flag Swamp respectively, were well represented. The three-year-old heifers in milk were all good quality animals, although the third prize winner was on. the poor side. Mr Payne’s yearling bull was a. beauty. On the whole the Jersey exhibits were well worth looking at, in spite of tho fact that the tickets were monopolised practically by one breeder, Mr D. Wright. Mr Wright has spent many hard-working years building up his stud, and to-day he possesses a herd of producers of which ho may well lie proud. Still, for the sake of interest, it is a pity that no foemnn worthy of his steel can be found. The bulls of this breed were of a good type and could be noted for their deptlTof body and spring of rib. The cross-breds and the cattle exhib-

ited in the classes for mixed breeds had among their numbers some cows of outstanding merit. Tbe calves, led by boys, and girls, were a very pleasing lot, and caused the combined judges a good deal of thought in coming to their decisions

Mr James Jenkins, of BaJclutha, who judged the draught .horses, was very Well pleased with the animals paraded before him, and he stated that, judging from their condition, there seemed to be no shortage of feed in the Waikouaiti district. The stallion classes were on the weak side, but, considering the period of the year, this was only to be expected. The mares, particularly the wet mares, were the heaviest on show. The aged geldings were not in the- best of nick, but all the other geldings and the foals contributed to the excellent all-round display. The light hors© judges considered that the animals assigned to them for decision showed that _ a big improvement had taken place in the district’s stock over the last two years. The competition among the boy and girl pony riders was very pleasing, especially in view of future shows, .Not very much can be said of the stud sheep classes. Mr J. Chisholm had things all his own way with his Border Leicester's, and Messrs Ireland Brothers took a similar position in the Romney section. A lew Corriedales were exhibited by Mr J. Payne, who, with Messrs Ireland Brothers, also brought along a number of Southdowns. Most of this stock appeared at Palmerston a week ago, and has encountered little opposition anywhere. It was not surprising, therefore, to see them sweep the board at Waikouaiti, which has never been renowned for its sheep display. Yet the breeds represented are fairly popular in the district, and it behoves all sheepmen to rally round the society. Even small consignments from several well-known flockmasters who did not exhibit on Saturday would have been acceptable. While deploring the general lack of competition, one must compliment the present exhibitors on their consistent loyalty to the society. The fat lambs were not seen to the same advantage as last year, but the ewes and the freezers were subjects for much laudatory comment.

Evidently sheep dogs come in for much attention from farmers in the district, for there were plenty of entries for the three classes of collies included in the programme, and some very intelligent types of canine sheepworkers were to be seen. The home produce sections were well up to standard, the judge (Mrs J. of Sandymount) declaring that the prizewinners would meat with the same success anywhere. The equestrian competitions were well contested, much amusement being caused by the _ enthusiastic efforts of the youthful riders in the pony trots. Mr W. Hastie was again a conspicuous competitor in the jumping events. After the children’s lunch had been judged Dr Champtaloup gave an interesting address on the composition of a school lunch most suitable for the modern child. She stressed the fact that children required food which would not only sustain them, hut also help them to build up during the growing periods of their lives. Awards were made as follow;

CATTLE AYRSHIRES. Judge: Mr James M'Gregor (Dunedin). Cow, four year’s or over, in milk or lin calf.—M. A. Tubman 1, D. and G. Reid 2 and 3. Cow or heifer, three years old, in milk or in calf.—D. and G. Reid 1,2, and 3. Heifer, two years old. —M. A. Tubman 1 and 3, D. and G. Reid 2. Hoifer, one year old.—D. and G. I Reid 1,2, and 3. Best cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. —M. A. Tubman 1, D. and G. Reid 2 and 3. 1 Cow, any age, with two of her progeny.—D. and G. Reid 1 and 2. Bull, three years old and upwards.— D. and G. Reid. Bull, one year old.— M. A. Tubman ’Best group of four animals.—D, and G. Reid 1 and 3, M. A. Tubman 2. Otago Co-op. Dairy Company s prize for most points.—D. and G. Reid. Champion bull. —D. and G. Reid. Champion cow.—M. A. Tubman. Reserve champion cow.—D. and G. Reid. PRUSSIANS. Judge: Mr L. Colbourne (Kaitangata). Cow, lour years old or over, in milk, or in calf.—Nicolson Bros. 1 and 3, J. A. Payne 2. Cow, three years old, m milk or m calf. —Nicolson Bros. 1 and 2, C. I. 1 M'Callum 3. Heifer, two years old.—Nicolson Bros. 1, C. T. M'Callum 2. Heifer, one year old. —J. A. layne 1, Nicolson Bros. 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Best cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. —Nicolson Bros. 1, C. T. M'Callum 2. Cow, any age, with two of her progeny. —Nicolson Bros. 1, C. T. M'Callum 2. Bull, one year old.—J. A. Payne 1. Best group of four animals.—Nicolson Bros. 1. G. T. M'Callum. 2. Otago Co-op. Dairy Company’s prize for most points.—Nicolson Bros. New Zealand Friesian Breeders’ Association’s gold medal for champion bull. —Payne Bros. Champion cow.—Nicolson Bros. Reserve champion cow.—C. T. M'Callum. JERSEYS. Judge: Mr T. Porteous (Oamaru). Cow, four years old or t .over, in milk or in calf.—D. Wright 1 and 2, W. Walker 3. Cow, three vears old, in milk or in calf.—D. Wright 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old.—D. Wright 1 and 2. Heifer, one year old.—D. Wright 1 and 2, James Davidson 3. Best cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. —D. Wright 1 and 2. Cow, any age, with two of her progeny.—D. Wright 1 and 2. Bull, three years old and upwards.— D. Wright 1. Bull, one vear.—D. Wright 1 and 2. Best group of four animals.—D. Wright 1 and 2. Mr A. Stewart’s special prize for most points.—D. Wright. Champion bull,—D. Wright. • v Champion cow.—D. Wright. CROSS-BREDS. Judges: Combined Cattlemen. Cow, four years old or over, in milk or in calf.—W. K. Hayward 1, J. Sandford 2, Miss Cochrane 3. Heifer, two years old.—J. Davidson 1, C. Hall 2, D. Wright 3. Heifer, one year old.—D. Wright 1, G. Williamson 2, C. Head 3. Cow or heifer, bred bv exhibitor.—D. Wright 1 and 3, C. Hall 2. j Wnitaki Dairy Company’s trophy for I cow giving most milk in four successive milkings.—D. Ireland. Cottar’s cow.—W. K. Hayward 1, J. Sandford 2, Miss Cochrane 3. Best heifer, one year old, any breed. —D. Wright 1, J. A. Payne 2,D. Reid 3. Cross-bred heifer calf, to be led by boy or girl, 16 or under, and judged for milking qualities.—W. Russell I,C. Head 2, L. Thompson 3. David Ireland (Pleasant Valley) won the Wnitaki Dairy Company’s butterfat cup for the third time. SHEEP Judge: Mr D. J. Ross (Kartigi). BORDER LEICESTER. Ram, four-tooth and upwards—John Chisholm 1,2, and 3. Ram, one-shear,—John Chisholm 1, 2, and 3. Three flock rams.—John Chisholm 1. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards, wet.— John Chisholm 1,2, and 3.

1 Ewe, one shear.—John. Chisholm 1, f 2, and 3. Y Ewe Jamb.—John Chisholm 1,2, and , 3. i Ram lamb.—John Chisholm 1,2, and -3. Champion and reserve champion j ram.—John Chisholm, i r- Champion and reserve champion ewe. - —John Chisholm. . ROMNEY, f Ram, four-tooth and upwards.—lreland Bros. 1 and 2. 3 Ram, one shear.—lreland Bros. 1,2, 5 and 3. ’ Three flock rams.—lreland Bros. 1 3 and 2. 3 Ewe, four-tooth and upwards, wet.— ' Ireland Bros. 1,2, and 3, c Ewe, one shear.—lreland Bros. 1,2, , and 3. 1 Ram lamb.—lreland Bros. 1,2, and ‘ 3. 3 Ewe lamb.—lreland Bros. 1,2, and = 3. 3 Champion and reserve champion ram. ; —lreland Bros. Champion and reserve champion ewe. " —lreland Bros. > CORRIEDALES. 1 Ewe, four-tooth and upwards, wet.— . James A. Payne 1. Ewe, one shear.—James A. Payne 1 > and 2. i Ram lamb.—James A. Payne 1. , Ewe lamb.—James A. Payne 1. > SOUTHDOWNS.' [ Ram, any age.—lreland Bros. 1, J. J A. Payne 2. Ewe, any age.—J. A. Payne 1. , ) CROSS-BREDS. - Two cross-bred ewes, four-tooth and I upwards, with lamb at foot.—B. W. s Fell 1. ! Three cross-bred ewes, two tooth, | most suitable for breeding fat lambs. 1 —lreland Bros. 1 and 2. 1 Three half-bred two-tooth ewes, most L suitable for breeding purposes.-—John ; Chisholm 1 and 2. Special trophy for most points in ! sheep classes.—lreland Bros. 64, John 1 Chisholm 46. I FAT SHEEP. , Judges: Fat lamb buyers. Three wethers or maiden ewes, any breed or cross, most suitable for freez- ' ing (New Zealand Refrigerating Comi pany’s prizes).—lreland Bros. 1 and 3, ■ John Chisholm 2. Three wethers or maiden ewes, any : breed, any cross (live weight not to ex- • ceed 1801b).—B. W. Fell 1, Ireland i Bros. 2. Three prime heavy ewes.—B. W. Fell 1, Ireland Bros. 2 and 3. Three cross-bred lambs, most suitable ■ for freezing (Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company’s prizes).—lreland Bros. 1 and 3, B. W. Fell 2. Three heaviest lambs (first prize given by Mr J. Chisholm) .—lreland Bros. 1.

DOGS Judges; Sheep judges. Collie, smooth, dog or bitch.—Miss Fairley Carson 1, Ireland Bros. 2, T. H. Allcock 3. Collie, rough, dog or bitch.—Mrs R. Templeton 1, G. MWean 2, J. Thompson 3 Collie, bearded, dog or bitch.—L. Gilchrist 1. I. Ross 2, L. Nye 3. HORSES

DRAUGHTS. Judge; Mr J. Jenkins (Balclutha). Entire horse, three years old.—J. M'Grath 1. Brood mare, with foal at foot or to toal this season.—Mrs Bannatyno 1, J. Allan 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Foal.—Mrs Bannatyne I, C. Hall 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Dry mare, four years old and upwards.—J. Cook 1, J. M'Grath 2 and 3. Filly, three years old.—C. W. Hallum 1, J. M'Grath 2, James Gilmore 3. Filly, two years old.—A. Douglass 1, J. Allan 2, J. M'Grath 3. Gelding, two years old.—Mrs Bannatyne 1, A. Douglass 2, A. W. Douglas 3. Gelding or filly, one year old.—Mrs Bannatyno 1, C. W. Hallum 2. J.. Allan 3. Clydesdale Horse Society's silver medal for for best yearling or two-year-old colt or filly, bred by exhibitor.— Mrs Bannatyne. Gelding, four years old and upwards. —W. Reid 1. Gelding, three years old.—F. M'Callum 1, J. Cook 2, C. Black 3. Pair of horses, suitable for farming. —J. M'Grath 1, C. W. Hallum 2, J. Cook 3. Three-horse team.—J. M'Grath 1, J. Cook 2, J. Allan 3. Four-horse team.—J. Cook 1, F. M'Callum 2. Mare, with two of her progeny.—J. M'Grath 1, J. Allan 2. Champion prize card for best mare or filly on ground.—Mrs Bannatyne. Champion prize card for best entire on ground.—J. M'Grath. Spring cart horse, over lOnvt and up to 15cwt.—J. Payne 1, C. T. M'Callum 2, G. Johnston 3. Spring cart horse, up to lOcwt.—J. Diack 1, J. Davidson 2, H. Fry 3. Best yearling by Fabricanda.—J. Allan 1 and 2. Boy or girl, 18 years and under, who was best at leading and exhibiting a horse in the ring.—J. Hall I. Most points in draught horse classes. —J. M'Grath 18 points, Mrs Bannatyne 12 points. THOROUGHBREDS AND PONIES. Judge: Mr R. Lochhead (Balclutha). Brood mare with foal at foot or to foal this season.—Denis Toomey 1. Dry mare or gelding, four years old and upwards.—Miss M. Statham (Dunedin) 1, D. Toomey 2, T. Johnston 3. Pony, over 13.2 hands and under 14.2 hands, to be driven.—Miss Cochrane 1, G. Miller 2, D. Ross 3, A, Douglass 4. Pony, over 13.2 hands and not exceeding 14.2 hands, to be ridden by hoy or girl.—G. Miller 1, B. Stevenson 2, A. Douglass 3, D. Ross 4, Pony, 13.1 hands and under, to be driven.—D. Ross 1, W. Sloan 2, W. Reid 3. Best boy rider, 13 years and under. —J. O’Connell 1, George Roberts 2, R. M. Brown 3. , I Best girl rider, 13 years and under. —G. Miller 1, Miss Hazel Hallum 2, C. Ross 3. Pony, 12.2 hands and not over 13.2 hands, to be ridden.—D. Ross 1, A. G. Wright 2, Miss Nicholls 3. Pony, 12.2 hands and under, to be ridden.—Miss Nicholls 1, D. Ross 2, T. Ballingall 3, A. Bannatyne 4. Champion pony.—l. Miller. Reserve champion.—D. Ross.' Most points.—D. Ross. COAGHERS AND HACKS. Judge, Mr A. Walker (Outram). Hack, up to 15st.—IV. Reid 1, W. Hastie 2, R. Frame 3. Hack, up to 13st.—Miss Nicholls 1, I, J. Ross 2, G. Roberts 3. Hack, up to list.—Miss Greenslade 11, G. Pryde 2, Miss Statham 3. Cob, 14.2 to 15 hands, to be driven. —G. Pryde 1, Ivan Miller 2. Gelding or mare, best adapted for mounted rifle work.—Miss Nicholls 1, 1. J.'Ross 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Best paced hack.—l J. Ross 1, Miss Nicholls 2, Miss Greenslade 3. Lady’s hack, to be ridden by a lady. —Miss Greenslade 1, G. Pryde 2, Mi.ss Statham 3. Best lady rider.—Miss Statham 1, I. J. Ross 2, Miss Greenslade 3. Lady’s hack, local.—G. Pryde 1, I. J. Ross 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Best dogcart horse or mare, to be driven.—C. T. M'Callum 1, I. J. Ross 2, W. Hastie 3. Best local lady rider.—l. J. Ross 1, A. Douglass 2, G. Pryde 3. Best gig horse or mare.—Miss Nicholls 1, A. Douglass 2 and 3. Champion hack.—Miss Nicholls. Reserve champion hack.—Miss Greenslade. Most points in light horses and ■ ponies.—Miss Nicholls (20) 1, I. J. ; Ross (12) 2. :

HOME INDUSTRIES Judge: Mrs J. Nyhon (Sandymount). Two pounds fresh butter, in rolls or squares.—Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Hayward 2, Mrs Timmins 3. hancy butter.—Mrs Marshall 1, Mrs D. Walker 2, Mrs Timmins 3. Two pounds powdered butter.—Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Marshall 2, Mrs Timmins 3. Five pounds salt butter.—Mrs Hayward 1, Mrs W. Allan 2. Most points.—Mrs D. Walker. Loaf of home-made bread—Mrs J. Maxwell 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs Walker Six oaten cakes—Mrs Timmins 1, Mrs Maxwell 2. Six girdle scones—Mrs Walker 1 Mrs J. R. Dempster 2, Mrs D. Maxwell Six oven scones—Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs W. K. Hayward 3. Six pikelets—Mrs J. R/Dempster 1, Miss Maggie Carson 2, Mrs Maxwell 3. Seed cake.—Mrs Hayward 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs Dempster 3. Sponge sandwich, jam filling.—Mrs Timmins 1, Miss Muir 2. Light frui t cake, not iced—Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs Dempster 3. Dark fruit cake, not iced.—Mrs Timmins. Sir squares shortbread.—Mrs Dempster 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs Johnston 3. Gingerbread.—Mrs Johnston 1, Miss Leslie 2, Mrs Hayward 3. Six pikelets, girls 17 and under.— Miss Fairly Carson 1, Miss Jones 2. Six oven scones, girls 17 and under— Miss Ritchie 1, Miss Jones 2, Miss F. Carson 3. Hens’ eggs, one dozen.—Mrs Templeton 1, Mrs Sandford 2. Collection of four jams and jellies.— Mrs Timmins 1, Mrs Heenan 2, Mrs J. Henderson 3. Collection of four jars pickles and preserved fruit.—Mrs Timmins 1, Mrs Heenan 2. Most points.—Mrs Timmins. Best lunch for a school child.—Miss Orbell 1, Mrs G. R. Ritchie (Dunedin) 2, Miss L. A. Heckler 3. FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES Judge: Mrs Nyhon. Best collection of cut flowers, 12 varieties.—Mrs Henderson 1, Miss Orbell 2. Bowl of roses.—Miss Orbell 1. Bowl of sweet peas.—Mrs Timmins 1, Miss M'Gillivray 2, Mrs G. Birdling 3. Decorated raantlepiece.—Mrs Timmins 1, Mrs Birdling 2, Miss Orbell 3. Collection of vegetables,—Miss M'Gillivray 1, Mrs J. Jones 3. COMPETITIONS Judges: Light horse judges. Best jumper.—W. Hastie 1, Gi Roberts 2 and 3. Pony trot (under 14.2 hands)—B. Stevenson 1, F. Douglas 2, C. Hall S. Hunter.—W. Hastie 1, H. S. Jones 2, G. Roberts 3. Pony trot (ponies not to exceed 13 hands).—W. Reid 1, G. Sloan 2, A. Wright 3. High jump.—W. Hastie and H. S. Jones (equal) 1, G. Roberts 3. Ladies’ jumping.—Miss Greenslade 1, Miss Statham 2. Sheep-guessing (correct weight, 108|lb). —A. Murray, 108;)lb. Fat lamb judging.—J. Macaulay (Flag Swamp) 1, chose freezing lambs correctly, and selected three secondquality lambs instead of four. John Chisholm (Palmerston) selected freezing lambs Nos. 1 and 3, but missed No. 2; selected four second-quality lambs correctly. Pony trot, 14. hands—l 3. Stevenson (Mount Roval) 1, Miss Douglass 2, J. Hall 3. Stockman’s race—Brian Toomey 1, W. Allcock 2, D. Ross 3.