The Summer Show Opens

Evening Star, Issue 20029, 21 November 1928, Page 4

The Summer Show Opens

Strong in Live Stock Good Weather Augurs Complete Success

This year the Otago Agricultural ami Pastoral Society lias had the luck to open its summer show at Talmua. Park in weather so definitely fine as to seem settled, promising to give a picnic character to “ People’s Day ” to-morrow. The Otago annual show deserves such good fortune, for it always has been and still is distiuguisbably a display of live stock ; which should be the feature of all agricultural and pastoral shows if they are to have any meaning. As a general thing our New Zealand shows do possess that character. It is not always so in countries that boast of big metropolises. Take New South Wales for example. Estimated by the attendance, often approaching and sometimes exceeding 100,000 in a day. the Sydney show at Easter is the greatest south of the Equator. As a show of live stock, however, it does not compare favourably with any of our larger shows in New Zealand. A visitor from these parts who was in Sydney an Easter Monday three years ago went with the immense crowd, and could sec nothing for people until he came across an exDuncdinile, who volunteered to pilot him through the pons and the stalls. To his surprise he found that there were no sheep, the cattle about the same number—not greater—than would be stalled at Addington or Tahuiui, and no breeding Clydesdales! It was simply « gigantic" fair, with streets of sh’ops, the feature of the four-looted attractions the hackneys and the jumping horses that were brought on lor competitions. From such a mis-stecriug in management New Zealanders need not pray to be delivered. Our cities are not populous enough to provide enormous crowds simply desiring to be amused. That is one safeguard. And our agricultural and pastoral associations are not to bo easily tempted from the duty of doing what they can to encourage high-class breeding. Often with them it is a struggle to keep on right lines, making entertainment subordinate to the main purpose, but they keep going, and long may they continue to do. so. The show at Talmua that was opened this morning, the fifty-second of the series, took a bit of working up. All brooders are not keen on exhibiting. Some of them _do not care to risk being put off with a second award and being thus told that in the judge’s opinion another man’s beast is better. But there are others who have the sporting spirit, as witness to-day’s catalogue, and between the invaluable aid of breeders who are not mere pothunters and the indefatigable co-opera-tion of those true workers in the society who assisted with the preparatory managing we have a show that is of very high class, worthy of the society’s reputation. Mr W. O. M'Kellar (president), Mr E.. F. Dnthio (secretary), and ail who put their minds into tho organising must he well satisfied with the results so iar. That is what the people at large arc saying.

Ewe, under IS mouths.—Now Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. BOMNEY MARSH. Judge; Mr W. B. Andrew (Timaru). Ram, over thirty months.—Joseph Mosley and Sons (Clydevalc) 1 and 2. Ram, over . eighteen months and under thirty months.—Mosley and Sons I and 2. Ram, under eighteen months. —Mosley and Sons 1 and 2 and h.c. Two rams, under eighteen months.— Mosley and Sons 1 and h.c., Adam King 2. Shorn ram, under eighteen mouths. —Mosley and Sons 1 and 2. Ewe, over - thirty months, with Jamb at foot.—Adam King 1 and 2. Ewe, over eighteen months and under thirty months, with lamb at foot.— Adam King 1 and 2/ Ewe, under eighteen months.—Adam King 1 and 2 and h.c. Two ewes, under eighteen months.— Adam King 1 and 2. The judge of the Romuoy Marsh sheep (Mr W. B. Andrew) was particularly pleased with tho quality of tho animals shown, which he considered were of a better standard than those shown at tho Dunedin show for some years. They were all truly representative of the breed, both rams and ewes being in excellent condition. Ho considered they could hold their own in most shows in New Zealand. BORDER LEICESTER. Judge: Air R. J. Low (Rakaia). Ram, over thirty months.—Thos. S. Little (Windsor) 1,2, and 8. Ram, over eighteen months and under thirty mouths.—Thos. S. Little 1, H. Ruddenklau (Waimatc) 2. Ram. under eighteen months.—Thos. S. Little 1,2, ami 3. 'JVo rams, under eighteen months.— 11. Ruddenklau 1, Thos. Little 2. Shorn ram, under eighteen mouths. —Thos. S. Little 1 and 2, 11. Hoddenklan •’!. Ewe, over thirty months, with lamb at foot,—Thos. S. Little 1. Ewe, under eighteen months.—Thos. S. Little f, H. Ruddenklau 2 and 3. Two ewes, under eighteen months.— Thos. S. Little 1 and 3, H. Ruddeiiklau 2. Shorn ewe. under 18 months.—Tims. S. Little 1 and 3, H. Ruddenklau 2. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judge: Mr R. J. Low (Rakaia). Shorn ram, under IS months.— 11. J. Andrew I and 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months.—H. J. Andrew' 1 and 2 SOUTHDOWN BREED. Judge: Air R. Parry (Timaru). Ham, over eighteen ' months and under thirty months. —H. J. Andrew (Maheno) 1. Ram. under eighteen mouths. — 11. J. Andrew' 1 and 2. Two rams, under eighteen months.— B. J. Andrew 1. Shorn ram, under eighteen months.— H. J. Andrew 1. Ewe, over thirty months, with lamb at foot.—G. R. Herron (Pukeran) J, TI. J. Andrew' 2 Ewe, over eighteen months, with lamb at foot.—G. R. Herron 1 and 2. Ewe, under eighteen months.—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Two ew'C.s under eighteen months.— H. J, Andrew 1 and 2. Shorn ewe, under eighteen months. — H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. AIAIDEN CLASSES. BORDER LEICESTER. Judge: Air R. J. Low (Rakaia). Ram. under eighteen months.—John Chisholm (Palmerston) 1 am! 2. Shorn ram, under eighteen months.— Join) Chisholm .1 and 2. Ewe, under eighteen months.—John Chisholm 1.2, and. Shorn ewe, under eighteen months.— John Chisholm 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWN BREED. Judge: Mr R. Parry (Timaru). Ram, over eighteen months and under thirty months. --G. R. Herron (Pukcrau) 1 and 2. Ewe. over eighteen month.', and under thirty months.—G- R, Herron ] and 2. CATTLE SHORTHORNS. Judge: Air Joseph R. Aiitchell (Weston). Cow, calved Prior to July 1, 1925.--J. A. Johnstone’s Bushy Park Tea Rose 11. (Diamond .Victor —Knapdale Tea Rose) J. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1925. J. A. Johnstone’s Bushey Park Tea Rose IV. (Rothiebrisbano Diamond— Knapdale Tea Rose) 1, J. W. Blair 2. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1926. — J. A. Johnstone’s Bushey Park Tea Rose V. (Rothiebrisbano Diamond— Knapdale Tea Rose) 1, J. A. Johnctonc o Heifer, calved since June 30, 192 T.— J. A. Johnstone’s Bushey Park Tea Rose VII. (Bushey Park Lavender Royal—Knapdale Tea Rose) f, J. A. Johnstone 2 and 3.

The latest returns as to entries are as follow, — 1927. 19*23. Horses l&i 141 Sffi ::: ::: ::: £ > l’»gs fl }} Competitions o.>. <« An iiicrcasc numerically in lour qi the classes that count. As to condition also, satisfaction is expressed. The'winter weather, being mild, gave hopes iu that direction, but the spring was bitterly hostile to sheep and cattle, calling" for double care; thereloro it stands to the credit of owners and their men that the beasts brought forward to-day looked so well. So far as can bo gathered, the appointments of judges have been well received. ' In that connection it add* to the weight of tho award in the important Ayrshire _ and Friesian classes that the judging is by North Islanders, who know not the animals nor their owners. A North Island man also kindlv consented, though Tic did not come" here for that purpose, to judge the Jerseys. Machinery makes a heller show than usual in recent years, some of it. including a threshing mill, in motion. Two of Iho tractors that ftre to be taken by Commander Byrd to the Antarctic were expected to he on the ground during the afternoon. Though the amusement side of the show is subsidiary, it is by no means unimportant. As a fact, it is more varied than ever, and everything is conveniently placed. These attractions include a circus, a Ferris wheel of large dimensions, a chairoplane, a big roundabout, glassblowing, a 12.4 baby, a “ whirl of death ” motor, cycling act, and a startling performer who escapes from ropes and Chinese stock in two seconds. The "round appointments arc ns hefore, and can hardly be improved upon. The grass is like a carpet in the judging rings—short and smooth. Preparations are on an extensive scale for “People’s Day” to-morrow, when the Kaikorai Band is to supply Ihe music. SHEEP MERINO (FINE COMBING). Judge: Mr K. Murchison (Kirwcc). Bam, over JO months.—Robert Jopp (Chatto Creek) 1 and 2. Bam, over 18 months and under ~0 months.— Robert Jopp 1 and champion, James Begg (Cromwell) 2. Ewe, over 18 months.—Robert Jopp 1 and champion. Ewe, under 18 months.—Robert Jopp Two ewes, under 18 months.—Robert Jopp 1.

Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1926. — J, A. Johnstone’s Bushev Park Ringleader (Bu.shey Park Augusta’s Hero— Glnny Belle) 1 and champion, J. A. Johnstone 2.

Bull, calved since June 30, 1926. ,]. W. Blair’s Abbotsford Challenger (Knapdale Diamond Ringleader—Ellesmere Darlington’s Beauty) I Bull, calved since June 30, 192<. J. A. Johnstone’s Bushev Park Royal Mandarin (Bushcy Park Lavender Royal—Royal Nonpareil If.) 1 and reserve champion, J. A. Johnstone 2. MILKING SIiORTHORNS.

MERINO (STRONG COMBING). Judge: Mr K. Murchison (Kirwec). Ram, over JO months.—Robert Jopp 1 and champion. n . , Ram, under Is months.— Robert Jopp 1,2, and J. T Ewe, over 13 months.—Robert Jopp 1 and champion and 2. Ewe, under 18 months.—Robert Jopp 1 and 2. . , , , ~ Very high praise was bestowed by the judge on tbo merino sheep shown, though he said ho wax sorry there wore nob more entries. Considering that those exhibited came from high country, they were of excellent quality and splendid samples of the breed. It was a great pity more people did not go in for merinos, which had proved an excellent type for high as well as low country. ”He pointed out that the backbone of New Zealand’s prime Canterbury lamb mainly came from a threequarter merino ewe and a Down wether. LINCOLN BR.EBD, Judge; Mr T. S. Little (Windsor). Ram, over 30 months.—New Zealand and Australian Land Cortipajiy (Hampden) i-and reserve champion. Ham, over 18 months and under 30 months.— New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and champion and 2. Ram, under 18 months.—New ' Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 Ewe. over 30 months, with lamb at foot.—New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and reserve champion. Ewe, over 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot,—New Zealand ami Australian Land Company 1 and champion.

Cow in milk, calved prior to July I, 1925.—J. T. James’s (Ngapuna) Christmas Lily (Red Prince —Tilly) 1 and champion. Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1926.• Mrs Jessie Miller’s (Mamigatua) \a!e Royal Daphne’s Pride (Lord Dunginen —Matangi Daphne Darling) 1 and champion. Bull, calved since .Lino 30, 102,. J. E. James's (Ngapnna) Wharekog Kitchener (Vale Royal Wallace—Rose IV. of Harbalora) In ml reserve champion, Mrs Jessie Miller 2 and 3.

In Shorthorns the Bushcy Bark owner, Mr J. A. Johnstone, made a great display, and Mr A. Twaddle, his manager, was kept at it by eager questioners an to tho several boasts that lift brought forward. Bushev Park lea Rose had a walk-over in the senior cow class, as Ivy May 11. calved a tew days ago. The winner, a live-year-old. was first and champion at Christchurch the other day. She is a really good representative of the bod Shorthorn type. Bushev Park. Tea, Rose, winner in the three-year-old class, was first at Clinstclmrcli, and has been a consistent winner from her yearling days. Second prize went to Mr J. W. Blair’s Chiton Marchioness IT., who was champion at the Taieri. Mr Johnstone had tilings all his own way in the two-year-old female class, and the placing was the

same as at Christchurch, preference being given to Bushey Bark Tea Rose • 11., who won at the Royal Show and followed up that victory by wins at Christchurch and Oaniaru. "A wonderful display of six yearling heifers from Mr Johnstone’s herd constitutes a great attraction. They include iho winners at the Royal Show and at Christchurch. Bushey Park Tea Rose YU., the winner, is a white heifer not much more than ten and a-half months old. Bushey Park Sweethriar, placed second, was first at the (loyal Show. Sho is the daughter of an imported cow. These females are all the progeny of two bulls that were champion and reserve champion at the Royal Show. As to the bulls, Bushey Park was unopposed in the aged class. Bushey Park Ringleader being placed first and Bushey Park Augusta’s Hero second. This reverses the judging at the Royal and Christchurch. Air Blair’s winner in the two-year-old class was champion at the Taicri, As to Iho yearling bulls, Bushey Park Eclipse, first at Christchurch, was today beaten by Bushey Park Royal .Mandarin. FRIES lANS. Judge: Mr H. R. Green (Kairanga, Palmerston North).

Cow in milk, calved prior lu July ]. '1925.—T. R. Eades (Euendaio), Dutch Catelie Queen, by King of Domoniß, 1: T. Hewitt (Goodwood) 2. A. S. Elworthy (Timaru) 3 Cow in milk, calved since Juno 30, 1925. —A. S. Elworthy, Hero’s Posch, by Rosevale Burkeyje Posch—Pareora Hero’s Fancy, 1; William Bryant (Otokia) 2, W. Y. Dickie ami Sons (Ferndale) 3. Cow in calf, calved prior to July ]. .1920.—T. 11. Eades, Hinemoa Beauty, 1; W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, W. Hrvant 3. Heifer in milk, calved since June 30, 1926. —A. S. Elwqrthy, Pareora Burke Park, by Rosevale Burkeyje Posch—« Pareora Van Friesland Park, 1; T. It. Eades 2, T. Hewitt 3. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1920. —A. S. Elworthy. Pareora Burkeyje Poseli, by Rosevale Echo Burkeyje— Pareora Van Tlnirpc Posch, 1; W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, W. Bryant 3. Heifer, calved since June 30, 1927. T, 11. Eades 1, W. Y. Dickie anil .Sons 2, A. S. Elworthy 3. Heifer calf, born since Decemlwr 1, 1927. —A. S. Elworthy, Pareora Burkeyje Hero’s Posch. by Rosevale Echo Burkeyje—Pareora Hero’s Posch, 1 : T. R. Eades 2 and 3. AYESHIRES. Judge: Mr G, Carter, Grey town. Cow, in nialk, calved (prior to July I, 1925. —A. E. Wright’s (Edendalo South) Bracmorc Sylvia (sire, Digger of Goodwood; darn, Florrio 11. of Avramoa) 1 and champion, Gillies Bros. 2 and 3. Cow in milk, calved since June 30, 1925. A. M. Weir’s (Monzic’s Ferry) Ivan hoe Lady Magnet (sire, Porirua Stylo III.; dam, Ivanhoe Dandy) 1, A. M. Weir 2, Gillies Bros. 3. Cow in calf, calved prior to July 1, 1926. —A. M. Weir’s Ivanhoe Resell a (sire, Thornhill Loyalty (imp.) ; dam, Ivanhoe Perfection) 1, Gillies Bros. 2, Peter Walker 3. Heifer, in milk, calved since June 30, 1926.—Gillies Bros.’ (Hampden) Townhcad Qucenie (sire, Townhcad Wallace; dam, Townhead Maud) 1, P. Walker 2, A. M. Weir 3 Heifer, dry, calved since June 30, 1928. Gillies Bros.' (Townhead Violet 11. bv Townhead Wallace—Townhcad Lady May) 1, A. M. Weir 2. Gillies Bros. 3.

Heifer, calved since Jiiiie 30, 1927. Gillies Bros’ (Townhead Umce, by Zealand Grandeur —Townhcad Lorna) 1, P. Walker 2, A. M. Weir 3. Cow and two of her progeny.—Gillies Bros. 1, A. M. Weir 2. Bull, calved prior to July B 1926. Gillies’ Bros.’ (Zealand Grandeur, by Forest Braes Grandeur —Naomi I.) 1, Ge S calved since June 30. 1920. Gillies Bros.’ (Towuliead Holdfast, by Townhead Wallace—Townticad Posada) 1, George Fox 2. Bull, calved since Juno 30, 192/. Peter Walker’s (Zealand Boy, by Allandalo Clyde—Awamoa Peggy m.) 1. James J. Adam (Green Island Bush) 2, Peter W n^'cr 3.

FAT CATTLE Judge; Mr John Carmichael (Maiaura Island). Bullock, any age.—Hebert 'I rotter (Kurow) 1, Burtons 2. Bullock, calved since June 30. U-M. Bullock, culvert since June JO, —Bartons 1 and 2 Four bullocks, most suitable lor butcher's purposes.— Badons 1 mid Heifer, calved since dime JO, J.J-'b.— Robert W. Trotter (Kurow) I. .■Referring to the four bullocks section. Mr Carmichael stated that both exhibits were capital and oi equal quality. Practically all the other animals were well grown and in good condition. He considered, however, that the judge should have specific indications' as"regards the four bullocks class as to whether or nob the intention was to encourage early matured cattle. It (lie value per lOOlb was to bo a. determining Jactor in the allotment of prizes'it should ho dearly staled. DAIRY CATTLE .Judge; Mr James M'Gicgor (Northeast Valley). Cow in milk, calved prior to July 1, 1925.—-John Hcllyer (Nort'i oust Valley) 1, Bruce Clark 2 Best type of cow (unregistered) _ lor dairy purposes (Dunedin and Suburban* Dairymen's Association’s prize).--John Hcllyer I. Cottager’s Cow.—Bruce Clark 1. Heifer in milk, calved since June 30, 1025.—John Hcllyer 1. PISS BERKSHIRE*. Judge; Mr Georg© Ford (Mosgiel). Boar, any age.—J. Briggs's Merrylea Yanco (Yanco Hiawatha—Yanco Realm) 1. Boar, under twelve months.—J. Briggs's Pride’s Boy (M.urylea Yanco —Wollongbar Pride, imp.) 1. Boar, under six months.—J. Briggs’s unnamed (Mcrrylea. Yanco— Highlicld Quecnie) 1, Mr J. Briggs,2. Sow, any ago.—Mr J. Briggs s Wollongbar Jane, imp; (Sport of Yanco —Gladcsvillo Betty) 1, Mr J. Briggs’s Highiield Juanita (Morrylea Yanco — Highfield Janette) 2. Sow, under twelve months.--Mr J. Briggs’s Lady Jane (Mcrrylea i'awo — Wollongbar Jane) ]. Air J. Briggs's Janey (Mcrrylea Yanco—'Wollongbar Jane) ?.

Sow, Linclcr six moiilhs.—Mr J. Briggs's unnamed (Morrylca_ Yunco— Wollongbar Jane) J. Mr J. Briggs’s unnamed (Morrylca Yanco—Queen ie) 2. Litter of pigs : not lower than six, to bo shown with the mother.—Mr J. Briggs’s Wollongbar Pride- (U’ollongbar Sport—Wollongbar Jane) 1. Mr J, Briggs, of Waihao Downs, was the only exhibitor in the pig_ section. ’The judge expressed the opinion that it was a very line exhibit that would be bard to beat anywhere.

GOOD QUALITY STOCK. A particularly pleasing feature of th? show was tho almost unanimous praise of the judges, drawn from all parts of tho country, m respect to the quality of the stock, which all round was saio to bo as good as any in the country The merino sheep, coming from the high country of Central Otago, were very highly praised, iukl tho Romneys and other important breeds received equally laudatory remarks. All breeds of cattle also received high commendation v

SHOW ATTRACTION TOTO. THE PIGMY Toio limteno, the strong, healthy, happy little pigmy from Central Africa, now. appearing at the Summer Snow, is interesting'in himscll, with Ins quaim. Jeopard skin dress, his leather armlets, and his deep-toned chaunt .in the only language (the basic Bantu African tongue; which lie has learned except In ; own. Tolo's own tongue is a. weim cacophony of clicks aim gutturals, m.nv like radio statics than anything lingual ever heard in New /calami. Walking up and down with the live stride of the open spaces, brandishing his ridiculous weapons, Tolo is one m the forest inhabitants of the Cong;) basin who have- given more anxiety to explorers of tho wild than any of the stalwart, warlike races of the Dark Continent. A harp-Jike twang from if ■ surrounding gloom, a tingling punetinv with one ul those ridiculous-lookim. poisoned arrows, and the adventurer is the dim aisles of the Congo forests i.doomed to a lingering death of agony. To have succeeded in bringing one oi these liitlo people out of his own Icm'. tory, to train him not to offend the decencies of a mixed white audience, and to keep him contented and in health in surroundings far from congenial to him, is a triumph of showmanship. GLASS BLOWING To watch tho deft and quickly-mov-ing fingers of Miss Mae Kingsley, the girl glass blower at the show, is to realise that tho age of craftsmanship is far from past. Glass blowing is a baffling task, but it lias yielded all its secrets to .Miss Kingsley, who is to be seen behind her spec!a Ily-oonst nisiecl furnace taking the molten glass and blowing it into all manner cf shapes and articles. Glass hair, kangaroos, swans, birds of paradise, native animals and birds, and many other creations take shape as if by magic under her surcucss of brealh. A few quick .movements with her lingers and a. beautiful sailing ship in full rig is the result. The glass steam engine is on exhibition, and as soon as the steam is turned on every part is set in motion just like siren 1 engine. The glass dress is a most beautiful piece of work; it is a biue-aml-gokl creation, and to see it is in realise the long and tedious weeks it must hare taken to make. Altogether Ibis is a highly entertaining exhibition.