SUMMER SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 20958, 24 November 1931, Page 8

SUMMER SHOW

Once again the country has come to town to show th© townspeople the wealth of the province and to promote the healthy rivalry among farmers that does much to maintain the high standard of stock for which this provincial district is noted. Cattle, sheep, horses, and pigs of outstanding quality were seen at the Otago A. and i. Society's Summer Show, which was opened to-day at Tahuna Park, and .which promises, in the excellence of its exhibits and the diversity of its attractions, to be as successful as shows of "the past. Probably it was anticipated by many that the present period of economic stress, which has seriously affected the farmer as well as everyone else, would result in diminished entries, but it is a matter for congratulation to the society . and breeders that they are actually in excess of those received last year. It says much for the fanners that despite their present-day troubles they have not let the society and the public down, but, at inconvenience to themselves, have forwarded their animals in first-class condition. To many it may appear as a hopeful sign that, in displaying his proud products of the land, the farmer has not lost faith in the future. The comparative entries for the past two years, at any rate, speak for themselves as follow

In its picturesque setting Tahuna Park, with its green sward and the background of sandhills, presented a striking picture as the cattle were led ( into the ring this morning to be judged, while in the sheep pens the judges were equally busy at their* tasks. It was generally agreed on all sides that the quality of the stock left little to be desired. The varieties of fat cattle were extremely well represented, and there was excellent competition. It is doubtful, in fact, if the quality of the cattle could be bettered in any district in the South Island. Though the quality of the sheep displayed was particularly fine, much more competition would be desirable. Another regrettable feature was the falling off in ' the number of pigs, despite the urging of the Gover-nor-General and others that the development of pig farming would prove of great advantage and profit to those on the land. To-day was devoted to the judging of sheep, cattle, and pigs. This afternoon there were pony trots, a jumping comv petition, and a hunting competition. The stock to-day _ was the centre of in- - terest, and the visitors, farmers for the most part, studied it keenly, leaving the side-shows for their leisure. Though slightly cold, the weather was fortunately fine, and the judges carried out their work expeditiously. The stock arrived in good condition, the railway arrangements having worked admirably ■—all the animals being safely in their stalls at 7.30 last night. As usual, there an interesting display of trade exhibits, including motor cars, trucks, and tractors, and agricultural implements. The exhibits are well placed, giving the public plenty of room to move about and see everything. To-morrow will be People’s Day, and if the weather be favourable the large attendance of the public that is suie to be present will find a great deal to interest and amuse. To-morrow afternoon there will be pony trots and jumping and hunting competitions, in which there are greater entries than last year. CATTLE SHORTHORN, Judge: Mr C. Austin (Albury). Cow, four years or over. —J. A. Johnstone, Bushey Park (Bushey Park Tea Rose V.), I and champion and 2 and reserve champion, . . Heifer, three years.—J. A. Johnstone (Bushey Park Eliza IV.) 1. Heifer, two years.—J. A. Johnstone (Bushey Park Eliza V.) 1 and 2. Heifer, one year.—J. A. Johnstone (Bushey Park Jealousy III.) 1 and 2. Bull, three years or over.—J. A. Johnstone ’ (Bushey Park Matador) 1 and champion, 2 and reserve champion. Bull, two years or over.—J. A. Johnstone (Bushey Park Magnet) 1 and 2. Bull, one year.—J. A. Johnstone (Bushey Park Goldfinder) 1 and 2, Bull and two of his progeny.—J. A. Johnstone (Bushey Park Golden Fame) 1. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr Joseph Mosley (Clydevale). Cow in milk, four years or over. — I). J. Ross (Hillgrove), and champion, 2 and reserve champion; estate James Miller (Maungatua) 3. Heifer in milk, two years.—D. J. Ross 1. T , , . Heifer, one year.—Miller Estate (Braemora Tulip) 1, D. J. Ross 2 and Bull, three years or over.—Miller Estate (Braemore Rid Duke) 1 and reserve champion. Bull, two years.—P. Bathgate (Outraxn, Janefield Banker) 1 and champion. Bull, one year.—Miller Estate (Braemore Fancy’s Lad) 1 and 2, D. J. Ross 3. RED POLLS, Judge: Mr A. Douglas (East Taieri). Cow in milk, three years or over. — John Donaldson (Stirling, Dominion Silken Siren) 1, champion, and 2. Cow, dry, three years or over.—John Donaldson (Glen Eden Queenic) 1, reserve champion, and 2. Heifer, in milk, two years.—John Donaldson (Glen Eden Rachel) 1 and 2. Heifer, dry, two years.—John Donaldson (Glen Eden Dora) 1. Heifer, one year.—John Donaldson' (Glen Eden Viola) 1 and 2. ' Bull, three years or over.—John Donaldson (Wairoa Chanceget) 1 and champion. Bull, one year.—John Donaldson (Glen Eden Albert) 1 and 2. Mr Douglas remarked that this was a good class generally, although some of the owners did not exhibit as rich ■ a'colour as is typical of the breed.

Judging Day At Tahuna Stock of Fine Quality

JERSEYS. Judge: Mr N. Moore (Tapanui). Cow in milk, four years or over.— P J. Hellyer’s Auroa Prim 1, M, and R* Riddle (Palmerston) 2, John Heliyer (Macandrew Bay) 3. Cow, dry, three years or over. —P. J. Hollyer’s Frisky’s Favourite 1, Jolm Hellyer 2, Gordon Donaldson (Highcliff) 3. , Heifer in milk, three years.—M. and R. Riddles’ Wharekura Tulip 1, P. J. Hellyer 2, . r Heifer m milk, two years.—A. O. Goodlet’s Waif’s Pride 1, M. and R. Riddle 2. . „ , Heifer, dry, two years.—. John Hellyer’s Jazz Queen 1, P. J- Hellyer Heifer, one year.—John Hellyer s Collingwood’s Graceful Lass 1, p. «• Hellyer 2, Gordon Donaldson 6. Bull and three females, any age.— P. J. Hellyer 1, John Hellyer 2, Gordon Donaldson 3. ayrshires. Judge: Mr C. J. Cowan (Kia Ora). Cow, in milk, four years or over.Peter Walker (Palmerston) 1 and champion (Maesgwyn Twinkle) and 6, Gillies Brothers (Hampden) I. Heifer, in milk, three years or over. —Gillies Brothers 1 and reserve (townhead Alma II). P. Walker 2, G, Fox 3. Cow, in milk, four years or over.— Gillies Brothers 1 (Townhead Queeme), P, Walker 2, and G. Fox* 3. Heifer, in milk, two years or over.— Gillies Brothers 1 (Townheatf Queeme III.) and 3, P. Walker 2. Heifer, dry, two years.—P. Walkei 1 (Zealand Betty), 2, and 3. Heifer, one year.—P. Walker 1 (Zealand Hope) 1, Gillies Brothers 2 and 3 ’ 'Cow and two of her progeny.—Gillies Brothers 1, P. Walker 2. ' Bull, three years or over.—Lillies Brothers 1 and champion (Zealand Grandeur), P. Walker 2 and reserve Bull, two years. —P. Walker 1 (Zea land Reo). _ Bull, ono year.—P. Walker (Zealand Hero), Gillies Brothers 2 and d. Bull and two of his progeny.—Gillies Brothers 1. . ~, Mr Cowan said that the exhibits were very good on the whole, although some were showing the effects of the dry season. The champion cow was an outstanding animal, a great type of dairy cow. The second cow was a little off colour. The same bulls competed here as at Oamaru, but in this case the awards were reversed. Ihe champion at Oamaru was not looking as well to-day. FRIESIAN. Judge: Mr E. M. North (Omimi). Cow in milk, four years or over.— W. Y. Dickie and Sons (Gore, Willowbrook Poscb XI.) 1 and 3, John Robinson and Sons (Milton) 2. Heifer in milk, three years.—l. Hewitt (Goodwood, Carlowne Plus Homestead) 1 and champion, Dickie and Sons 2 and 3. Cow in calf, four years or over.Dickie and Sons ( (Cluny Pietje Hope XIII.) and 3, Dickie and Sons 2. Heifer in milk, two years.—Robinson and Sons 1 and reserve champion, T. Hewitt (Goodwood) 2, Dickie and Sons 3. , . , Heifer, dry, two years.—Dickie and Sons 1 (Hanley Mermaid) and 2. Heifer, ono year.—Dickie and Sons 1 (Glenstuart Alcartra Fancy Poscb) and 2, Robinson and Sons 3. Heifer calf, born since December 1, 1930. —T. Hewitt 1 (Goodwood Netherland Catuna) and 3, Dickie and Sons 2. _ , . ’ Cow and two of her progeny—Dickie and Sons (Willowbrook Poscb XI.) 1. PIGS Judge: Mr W. Kirkland (Mosgiel). TAMWORTH. Boar, any age.—W. if. Dickson (Tomahawk) 1. FAT PIGS, Pen of three porkers, under 9 months—W. M. Dickson 1. Bacon pigs, any age or breed.—W. M, Dickson 2. The entries in the pig section were disappointingly small, one breeder carrying off all the prizes. The judge remarked that Mr Dickson’s Tam worth boar was a very fine animal. The animals in the pen of porkers were of very even quality, but the bacon pigs were inclined to be uneven. SHEEP MERINO, FINE COMBING. Judge: Mr E. C. Anderson (Hawarden). Ram, above 30 months. —R. Jopp 1 and champion. . Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. —R. Jopp 1 and reserve champion and 2. Ram, under 18 months. —R. Jopp 1, 2, and 3. Two rams, under 18 months.—R. Jopp 1. MERINO, STRONG COMBING. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months.—R. Jopp 1. BORDER LEICESTER. Judge: Mr W. B. Andrew (Tiraaru). Ram, above 30 months.—T. S. Little Ham, above 18 months and under 30 months.—T. S. Little 1 and champion, 2, and reserve champion; J. W. Blair 3. Ram, under 18 months.—T. S. Little 1 and 2, J, W. Blair 3. Two rams, under 18 months. —T. S. Little 1 and 2, J. W. Blair 3. Shorn ram, under 18 months.—T. S. Little 1 and 2. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot.—J. W. Blair 1 ancl 2. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot.—T. S. Little 1 and champion, 2 and reserve chamEwe, under IS months. —T. S. Little 1, J. W. Blair 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. —J. W. Blair 1 and 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months.—T. S. Little 1. The judge said that competition was not very keen, but all were true to type anil carried true Border Leicester wool..

ROMNEY MARSH. Judge: Mr A. S. Holms (Waimabaka), Ram, over 80 months.—A, S. Murray 1 and champion and 3, Joseph Mosley and Sons 2. , , . Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months.—A. S. Murray 1 and reserve champion, Joseph Mosley and Sons 2. Ram, under 18 months.—Joseph Mosley and Sons 1 and 2. , Two rams, under 18 months.—Joseph Mosley and Sons 1 and 2, Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot.—J. W. Blair 1 and reserve champion, 'A. S. Murray 2. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot.—Eric Shirley 1 and champion, J. W. Blair 2. Ewe, under 18 months.—J. W. Blau1, A. S. Murray 2 Two ewes, under 18 months. —J. . Blair 1, A. S. Murray 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months.—Eric Shirley 1. Mr Holms said the entry for a metropolitan show was very disappointing, but there were a number of high-class sheep forward. The winner of the Jiogget class was an outstanding animal, and more should be heard of it iu future. English Leicester. Judge; Mr W. Hughes (Orari). Ram above 18 mouths and under 30 months;—H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion. f rT , . Ram, under 18 months.—H. J. AnTwo rams, under 18 months, H. J. ram, under 18 months.—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe above 30 months, with Jamb at foot.—H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve months, with lamb at foot. H. J. Andrew Ewe, under 18 months.—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. _ T Two ewes, under 18 months.—H. J. Andrew . TT , Shorn Ewe, under 18 months.—H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWNS. Judge: Mr W. Hughes (Orari). ' Ram, over 30 months. —H. J. Andrew 1 and champion and 2. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months.—H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion and 2. Ram, under 18 months.—ll. J. Andrew 1 and 2. _ T Two rams, under 18 months. —rt. o. Andrew 1. tt t Shorn ram, under 18 months.—H. 3. Andrew 1 and 2. Ewe, above 80 months, with lamb at foot. —H. J. Andrew 1 and champion Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot—H. J. Andrew 1 and reserve champion, and 2. _ Two ewes, under 18 months.—H. J. Andrew 1. Ewe, under 18 months. —H. J. Andrew 1 and 2. v Shorn ewe, under 18 months.—H. J. drew; 1 and 2. corriedale sheep. Judge: Mr E. C. Anderson (Hawarden). Ram, over 30 months.—J. A. Johnstone 1,2, and 3. Ram, above 18 months, and under 30 mouths. —J. A. Johnstone 1 and champion, and 2. Ram, under 18 months.—New- Zea land and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Two rams, under 18 months. —New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. ■ Shorn ram, under 18 months, J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot.—J, H. Johnstone 1 and champion, and 2. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at Foot.—New Zealand and Australian Land Comany 1 and reserve champion, J. A. Johnstone 2. Ewe, under 18 months.—New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Two Ewes, under 18 months.—New Zealand and Australian Land Company 1 and 2. Shorn ewo, under 18 months. —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. BORDER LEICESTER, Judge; Mr W. B. Andrew (Orari). Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months.—J. W. Blair 1, . • Ram, under 18 months. —J. W. Blair 1 and 2. Ewe, above 18 mouths and under 30 months, with lamb at foot.—J. W. Blair 1 and 2. Ewe, under 18 months.—J. W. Blair 1 and 2. ROMNEY MARSH. Judge: Mr A. S. Holms (Waimahaka). Ram, about 18 months and under 30 months.—J. IV. Blair 1. Ram, under 18 months. —J. M. Boattie 1, J. W. Blair 2. Ewe, about 18 mouths and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. —J. W. Blair 1, A. S. Murray 2 and 3. Ewe, under 18 months,—J. \V. Blair I, J. M. Beattie 2, A. S. Murray 3. Shorn ewe, under 18 months. —A. S. Murray 1 and 2. The Judge said the hoggets was one of the strongest classes in the show, and the winner was outstanding. The ewe, with lamb at foot, was also a very good animal. CORRIEDALES. Judge: Mr E. C. Anderson (Hawarden). Rain, above 18 months and under 30 months. —G. Law 1 and 2. Ram, under 18 months.—G. Law 1. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot.—G. Law 1. CROSS-BRED EWES. Strongwool ewo hoggets, most suitable for breeding purposes, under 18 months.—J. \V, Blair 1. FAT SHEEP. Judge: Mr J. A. Mathewson. Wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months (longwool or longwool cross). — J. W. Blair 1 and 2. Wethers or maiden ewes, under 18 months (down or down cross). —J. W. Blair 1 and 2. Shorn longwool or longwool crossbred wethers.—J. W. Blair 1. Shorn down or cross-bred down wethers. —J. W. Blair 1. Shorn wethers or maiden ewes (longwool or longwool cross). —J. W. Blair 1 and 2. Shorn wethers or maiden ewes (down or down cross), most suitable for frozen meat trade.—J. W. Blair 1. Fat lambs (longwool cross). —J. W. Blair 1. Fat lambs (down cross). —J. W. Blair 1, T. J. Gawn 2. Fat lambs (any breed or cross). —T. J. Gawn 1. Fat lambs (longwool cross), most suitable for freezing.—T. J. Gawn 1. Fat lambs (down cross), most suitable for freezing.—T. J. Gawn 1.

1930. 1931. Sheep ... ... 161 ' 169 Cattle ..< >..• 115 188 Horses >., w 225 221 Pigs ... .., ... 32 3 Competitions >.< 131 140 Totals >,< ... "664 721