FANCIERS’ SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 19892, 14 June 1928, Page 6

FANCIERS’ SHOW

A GREAT DISPLAY LARGE ENTRIES AND GOGD STANDARD A stray visitor to the Brydono Hall to-day might have imagined that Bedlam was lose, for as he entered he would bo greeted with the barking of innumerable dogs, the crowing of roosters, the soft cooing of pigeons, and the whistling of 300 canaries. The hall is the scene of the annual show of the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club, which opened this morning, and will bo continued to-morrow and on Friday. Splendid entries have been received, in all there being 1,100 animals and birds exhibited. One of the features of the whole show is the fine display of canaries, the entry being the largest for many years. Poultry classes have attracted the usual amount of attention, and the fancy pigeons’ class has also drawn a. good entry, the standard, too, being a high one. The entries in the Homer section are a little disappointing, but, as a whole, the class is a good one. The children’s pets and cats will not bo judged until to-mor-row. Everything points lo this year’s show , being one of the most successful yet held, and the general arrangements are in the capable hands of the secretary (Mr G. _ Thomson). Mr Coutts mads an efficient superintendent. Results to date POULTRY. The utility judges were Messrs W. Macdonald and. J. J. Jowsey, who said that the class as a whole was a very god one, though the entries wore not quite as good as was the case in previous years. In some respects,_ however, the exhibits seemed to point to the fact that poultry men were going back in their work, as they did not reach the standard they should. The Leghorn pullets were a very good class, the cockerels being another good class. The other classes were very poor. Brown Leghorns had attracted few entries, and were not up to the standard of previous years, the standard of Minorcas also showing a drop. Black Leghorns were a weak class. BANTAMS. Duckwing cock.—W. K. Been 1Any other variety cock.—J. Barclay and L. Sew Hov (equal) 1, J. Barclay 2. Any other variety hen.—L. Sew Hoy MODERN GAME. Duckwing pullet,—W. K, Been 1. Old English Spangled cock.—H. M. South (Christchurch) 1. OLD ENGLISH BANTAMS. Black Rose Comb cock,—T. Brown 1, J. Hicks 2, Ivan Milnes (St. Leonards) 3, Black Rose Comb cockerel.—T. Brown 1, Ken. Ramsay 2. Black Rose Comb pullet.—T. Brown 1, J. Hicks 2, Ken. Ramsay 3. Sebright hen.—T. Brown 1. Black Pekin hen.—H. M. South 1. Black Pekin cockerel.—H. M. South 1. Buff Pekin cock.—T. Brown 1, H. Wilson 2. Buff Pekin hen.—T. Brown 1. Buff Pekin cockerel. —Eric Henderson 1. Buff Pekin pullet.—T. Brown 1, Eric Henderson 2. Polish cock.—J. P. Hoare 1. Polish Hen.—l. P. Hoare-1.

A special prize for the best modern game bantam in the show was awarded to W. K. Been. A trophy for the best rose-comb bantam in the show was won by T. Brown. A trophy for the best Polish bantam in the show, was awarded to J. P. Hoaro. OLD ENGLISH GAME. The judge of old English game (Mr W. Tibbies) said that the exhibits in this class generally were the best he had seen for many years, and he had had a wide experience both in Australia and New Zealand. The black-and-red classes were particularly good. Tho champion cock was a typical example of the breed, and really won on his type, though two other birdss ran him very close. Black-breasted red cock.—E. Rowe (Christchurch) 1, George M'Leod (Oamaru) 2, J. A. Boswell 3. Partridge hen.—J. A. Boswell 1, E Rowe 2, George M'Leod 3. Black-breasted red cockerel. —J. Winders (Invercargill) 1, J. A. Boswell 2, B. Tregear 3. Partridge pullet.—J. A. Boswell 1, J. Winders 2, H. Wnikinson (Christchurch) 3. Wheaton cock.—lt. W. Brown 1. Wheaten hen.—R. W. Brown 1, J. M. Winders (Invercargill) 2. Wheaten cockerel.—R. W. Brown 1. Pile cock.—J. Macfarlano (Christchurch) 1, R. W. Brown 2, R. Luke (Seacliff) 3. Pile hen.—R. W. Brown 1. Pile cockerel.—J. A. Boswell 1, R. W. Brown 2 afid 3. Pile pullet.—E. Rowe 1. Duckwing cock.-—J, M. Winders 1, George M'Leod 2, R. W. Brown 3. Duckwing hen.—J. A. Boswell 1, R. W. Brown 2, George M'Leod 3. Duckwing cockerel.—R. W Brown 1 .George M'Leod 2, E. Rowe 3. Duckwing pullet.—Mrs lit. F. Watkinson (Christchurch) 1, George M'Leod 2. Spangled cock. —11. W. Brown 1, J. Macfarlano 2. Suaugled hen.—it. W. Brown 1. White cockerel.—ll. W. Brown 1. Whitp pullet.—R W. Brown 1. Brown-red cock.—J. M. Winders 1, J. Winders 2, R. W. Brown 3. Brown-rod hen.—R. W. Brown 1. Brown-rod pullet.—R. W. Brown 1. Birchen cock. —R. W. Brown 1. Birchen cockerel. —J. M. Winders 1, It. W. Brown 2. Fanciers’ Cup for the best Old English game cock in tlie show was awarded to R. W. Brown, and tho Fanciers’ Cup for tho best cockerel in the show went to J. A. Boswell.

FANCY PIGEONS. The numbers have improved this year in this class, there being an exceptionally nice show of fantails. Frills were in good force, several nice turbits being shown. In self tumblers some exceptionally good reels were shown. Though few in number, Jacobins wore good in quality. Ono of the nicest birds in the show, a bloadiuctte. was_ shown iu the boys’ class, and summing up, the exhibits generally point to fancy pigeons again coming into their own in Dunedin. Norwich cropper hen.—-L. F. Soper 1. Norwich cropper cock (under 12 months).—L. F. Soper 1. Norwich cropper hen (under 12 months). —L. I'. Soper 1. Fantails. white cock.—C. Henry 1 and special, W. M. Bain 2, J. Still 3. White fan tail hen.—C. Henry 1 and 2. Any other colour cock.—C. Henry 1. Any other colour hen.—G. Henry 1. White cock (under 12 months).—G. Henry 1 and 2. White hen (under 12 months),—C. Henry 1 and 2. . Any other colour cock (under 12 months). —W. M. Bain 1. Any other colour hen, under 12 months.—W. Bain 1. Jacobin cock.—T. W. Richmond 1. Anv other colour Jacobin cock.—T. W. Richmond 1. Any other colour Jacobin hen.—T. W. Richmond 1. Magpies (black hen).—W. M. Bain 1. Magpies (black cock or hen, under 12 months).—W. M. Bain 1 and special and championship and 2, L. P. Soper 3. Magpies (red or yellow hen) . —W. M. Bain 1 and special.

Turbits, any colour, cook.—W. M. Bain 1, T. W. Richmond 2. Tnrbit hen.—T. Richmond 1. Turbit, any colour, cock or hen (under 12 months). —T. W, Richmond 1. African owls, cock.—L. F. Soper 1. African owls, hen.—L. F. Soper 1. African owls, cock (under 12 months).—L. F. Soper 1; African owls, blondinette, cock.—W. M. Bain 1, L. F. Soper 2. African owls, blondinette, hen.—L. F. Soper 1. African owls, biackbald, cock.—Phil Winter 1. African owls, black bald hen.—L. F. Soper 1, L. W. Benfell 2. ■ African owls, red or yellow bald hen or cock, under 12 months.—L. F. Soper 1. African owls, blue or silver bald cock or hen.—L. F. Soper 1. African owls, any other colour bald cock or hen.—L. F. Soper 1, African owls, any other colour bald cock or hen (under 12 months).—L. F. Soper 1. African owls, black cock.—l,. F, Soper 1 and special, G. Thomson 2, A. Sutherland 3, L. W. Benfell v.h.c. African owls, black hen.—G. Thomson 1,1/. W. Benfell 2. African owls, black cock (under 12 months) .-i-G. Thomson. African owls, black hen (under 12 months). —G. Thomson 1,2, and 3. African owls, red cock.—H. M. South 1,1,. F. Soper 2, W. A. Lucas 3. African owls, red lien.—H. M. South 1, L. F. Soper 2. African owls, red cock (under 12 months). —L. F. Soper .1, African owls, red hen (under 12 months). —L. F. Soper 1. African owls, yellow cock.—L. F. Soper 1, W. A. Lucas 2. African owls, yellow cock (under 12 months). —L. F. Soper 1. African owls, any other variety, cock or hen.—G. Thomson 1. African owls, any other variety, cock or hen (under 12 months). —Phil. Winter 1, G. Thomson £ African owls, mulf saddle-back rod lion.-—W. M. Bain X and special. Best fancy pigeon in show (trophy valued £2 2s). —L F. Soper. BOYS’. CLASSES. Tumblers.—Colin Bankshaw 1 and special, W. A. Collie 2 and v.h.c., L. F. Sopor 3. Any other variety fancy pigeon.— Masters Hamilton 1 and special, 2,3, and v.h.c. Pairs, class fancy pigeons. —G. Drumm 1, Phil. Winter 2, M. Bell 3. DOGS. Mr W. Henderson (who judged all the dog classes except cocker spaniels) said that three nice Alsatians were shown, but the deerhounds were not up to the class of a few years ago. One pointer was shown, a fair dog. Roughcoated collies were the finest lot seen in Dunedin for the last fifteen years, the winning dog being a particularly good one. A nice class of bulldog was shown, the winning dog being one of the best seen hero for a number of years. The winning bitch was also a sound, good one. Airedales also made a nice class. The winning Irish terrier was a really good dog, tiro best seen here for a long . time. Smooth fox terriers were a poor 1 lot, but the winning wire-haired ter-1 riers were exceptionally good. Five very fine Cairn terriers were shown for tho first time in Dunedin, and were fit to win in any show. The Sydney Silkies were the finest class yet seen in Dunedin, the winning dog being a very nice animal. Tho bitch class tho better of tho two, the first, second, arid third being nice specimens. Mr H. C. Oottli (judge of the cocke"’ spaniels) said that this class represented the finest Jot of cocker spaniels seen in Dunedin for years, both as regards quality and the size of tho entries. They were a credit to any show, and in his opinion wore the cream of New Zealand.

ALSATIANS. Dogs or bitches, open.—William Low’s Odin of Wolf Valley 1, Alfred C. Wootten’s Tyke 2, Charles L. Thomson's Eric of Wolf Valley 11. DEERHOUNDS. Dogs or bitches, novice.—-W. D. Gray’s Taipo 1. Dogs, opfen.—B. Luke’s dog 1. POINTERS. T. A. Dalziel’s Brokvillo Fonio 1. COLLIES. Rough coated collies (dogs or bitches, novice). —D. H. Brack’s Lochiel Radiant Lady ]. Also Fanciers’ ColJio Belt for most points in show. Dogs or bitches (puppy).—C. Smith’s Lochiel Lucky Charm T Dogs, open.—D. H. Brack’s Squire of Clermont 1, G. C. Lane’s Wallace 2. Bitches, open.—D. H. Brack’s Radiance of Clermont 1, H. MTvochilie’s Mosgie.l Daisy 2. New Zealand Collio Club specials.— D. H. Brack's Lochiel Radiant Lady T, D, H. Brack’s Radiance of Claremont 2, H. M’lvfclmic’s Mosgiel Daisy 3. Smooth-coated collies, dogs (open).-- —■ Williamson’s Tammy 1, K. F. S. Matthew’s Pat 2. Bitches (open).—T. Holland’s Gip 1, L. Holland’s Fly 2. Working sheep dogs, smooth-coated, dog or bitch.—T. Holland’s Gip 1, L. Holland’s Fly 2. Bearded dog or bitch (open).-—Miss Macquaid’sr Janvier 1. BULLDOGS. Dogs, puppy,—T. Barkin’s Haw ora 1, also Crawford Cup for best bulldog in the shown Dogs, novice—T. Barida’s JHawcra 1, L. A. Darravott’s Mayor 2. T. Barkla’s Hawera also won a trophy for tho best bull bitch in the show. Dogs, open,—M. M’Cartnoy’s 111awara Bold 1, S. J. Martin’s Brutus 2, Bond Bros. iCingscote 3. Bitches, puppy.—Bond Bros.’ ALiori Queen J. Bitches, novice. —G. Macartney’s Roman Empress 1, Bond Bros.’ Maori Queen 2. Bitches, open. —G. Macartney’s Roman Empress 1, Bond Bros.’ Maori Queen 2. Brace. —Bond Bros. 1. AIREDALE TERRIERS. Dogs, limit.—Miss L. ivemey’s To Rata Guarding I. Bitches, novice.—W. J- C. Wilson’s Chung I, W. J. 0. Wilson’s Ravcnsbourno Lass 2. Bitches, puppy.—W. J. Wilson’s Chung 1, W. J. U. Wilson’s Ravensbourno Lass 9.

Bitches, open.—W. J. C. Wilson’s Betty 1.

IRISH TERRIERS.

Dogs, novice.—Doreen Brown’s Fat 1. Dogs, puppy.—Doreen Brown’s Pat 1. Dogs, junior.-—Doreen Brown’s Pat 1. Dogs, limit.—Jane Donnelly’s Hagloy Bill 1, Doreen Brown’s Pat 2. Dags, apen.—Jane Donnelly’s Hagley Bill 1, Doreen Brown’s Pat 2. FOX TERRIERS (SMOOTH). Dogs, novice.—G. Chalmer’s Bean Cavalier 1, Mrs.J. Davidson’s Nip 2, A. Webster’s Spot 3. Dogs, junior.—G. Chalmer’s Beau Cavalier J. Dogs, limit.—G. Chalmer’s Beau Cavalier 1. Dogs, open.—G. Chalmer’s Beau Cavalier 1, M. Porter’s Lol 2. Bitches, novice.—E. Thorpe’s Lady Nan I. Bitches, limit.—G. H. Watson’s Gipsy Wanda 1, D. Gillies's Flo 2. Gipsy Wanda also_won the cup for the best fox terrier bitch in the show. Bitches, open.—G. H. Watson’s Gipsy Wanda 1, D. Gillies’s Flo 2, 11. Everett’s Floss 3. ' FOX TERRIERS (WIRE). Dogs, novice,—Miss A. Strutter’s Warrior Glenmore 1, 0. H. Grant’s Glenmore Buster 2, E. E. Shrimpton’s Pretoria Lad 3. Dogs, junior.—Miss A. Strutter’s Warrior Glenmore 1, 0. H. Grant’s Glenmore Buster 2. Dogs, limit.—C. S. Murray's Forbury Tom 1, Miss A. Strntliet’s Warrior Glenmore 2, 0. H, Grant’s Glenmore Buster 3,

Dogs .open.—W. Jack’s Whizz 1, C. S. Murray’s Forbury Tom 2, 0. H. Grant’s Glenmore Buster 3. Bitches, open.—W. Jack’s Blossom I, also a cup for the best bitch in tbo show. FOX TERRIERS (Wire or Smooth). Dogs, open.—W. Jack’s Whizz I, 0. H. Grant’s Glenmoro Buster 2. Whizz also won a cup for the best wire or smooth dog in the show and a cup for the best puppy (wire or smooth). Bitches, open.—W. Jack’s Blossom 1. SEALYHAM TERRIERS. Dogs or bitches, puppy.—Miss 0.; Dunn’s Opihi Princess 1. Bitches, open.—Miss C. Dunn's Opihi Princess. CAIRN , TERRIERS. Dogs or bitches, puppy.—Dr M‘K.illop’s Braeval Bray 1, Braeval Brig 2. Dogs, open.—Or M'Killop’s Rosv shire Chief (imp.) I. SYDNEY SILKY. Dogs, open.—R. Tregea’s Talnina Toby 1, J. P. Hoare’s Rags 2, J. Marshall’s Bunnie 3. Bitches, open.—J. Marshall’s Miss Flossie 1, J. .Marshall’s Melbourne Gyp 2, Mrs L. Barton’s Nancy Gray 3 CHIHUAHUAS. Dogs, open.—L, J. Purdie’s Fonsd Santa Fe 1. ANY VARIETY TOY TERRIER. Dogs, open.—R, Tregea’s Tahtina Toby 1, L. J. Purdie’s Fonso Santa lPe ‘2, J. Marshall’s Bunnie 3.