PENINSULA SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 20981, 21 December 1931, Page 2

PENINSULA SHOW

i FIFTY-FOURTH FIXTURE A SUCCESS

QUALITY OF EXHIBITS GOOD ENTRIES CONSTITUTE A RECORD Record entries, especially in cattle and bacon, the latter being represented by 189 exhibits, helped materially to make the Otago Peninsula Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s annual show, held at Portobello on Saturday, the most successful fixture, of its kind for a considerable number of years. In most classes of cattle a high standard of quality stock was entered, and the judges experienced difficulty in some cases in adjudicating. The baking and dairy produce and vegetables were also well represented. After the judging commenced at noon a largo attendance assembled on the grounds and inspected with interest the different exhibits, which had been sent in from many surrounding districts. The competitions later in the afternoon provided entertainment, while the grand parade of the prize-winning cattle made quite an impressive display. The fog, which had settled over the Peninsula in the night, lifted somewhat late in the morning, and although the clouds did not pass off all day the heat of the sun was sufficient to make itself pleasantly felt through the grey blanket. Preparatory detail work was so well attended to by the conscientious officials that all arrangements were smoothly carried out. The secretary, Mr J. Seaton, was an especially efficient worker, and through his foresight the -events were proceeded with without loss of time. With the installation of Mr Hogg’s public address system it was possible to announce the judging to the visitors as the judges handed in their books.

NATURE Of EXHIBITS

The vegetables displayed, said the judge, were very good for the time of the year, two or three collections being_ especially sound. In the coloured varieties there was one plate of very fine Catrionas, while some of tho others were rather uneven in size, but were fit to exhibit at any show. The judge remarked that tho firstprize pen of fat lambs was well grown, was even in weight, and of tiptop quality. The second-prize entry was lighter in weight, but the lambs were oven in size and of very nice quality. Those winning the third prize were not so even, and tho quality was a little inferior compared with the other prizetakers. The first-prize pen of fat ewes was outstanding in size and quality. Tho second-prize pen was of even type and of good quality, but tho third "lot was not so big as the second winners and not so even, although the quality was good. A pen of two-tooth ewes shown in this class was not equal to tho weight of the prize pens, but would have been hard to beat in a freezing class. In tho two cross-bred ewes with lamb at foot entry tho first-prize pen was made up of well-bred Romneys, very heavily woolled and of good type. The second ‘and third-prize pens were very even in type, but not quite so good in the skin. The lambs at foot were fine. The winning fat wethers were three good specimens well grown and of good quality. The judge of the Shorthorns said that tho winning dry cow was especially good and the heifers were grown, but were slightly faulty’in the back. Aged bulls were very even. The champion Ayrshire cow was really good and fit for any ring. Tho dry cows (first and second) were good and hard to separate. Tho three-year-old heifer awarded first prize was outstanding, while tho others were fairly good. The two-year-old heifers were a very even lot. The yearling heifers were also good, with tho winner of a very attractive type. There was a great display of hacks, said tho judge, who added that there were big rings, and it was very hard to place the animals entered. . Commenting on tho display of draught horses, the judge said the males were poorly represented, but those that wore there were quite good. All spring van classes were exceptionally good. Tho judge of tho chamlon mare said that it was a fine animal, that would improve with age. Tho Aldornoys and Jerseys judge considered the latter class good all round. Tho highly-commended cow in milk was past her best, and was the mother of the first prize winner. The lormer had been a good prize cow, but she was breaking away in the vessel. The second prize cow was also of a good type, but was hardly up to the bloom of the winner. Only two entries were received in the dry cow section, and tho first place cow was of good breed in type. She had just completed her first semi-official record of about 7001 b of butter-fat on tho first calf. The two-year-old heifer class was only of medium quality, not being up to the standard shown by the aged cows. Tho yearling ring was one of the best seen at a country show, and was good enough for exhibition at a metropolitan show. There was not a great difference between the placings. It was also difficult to place tho one-year-old bulls. Tho first showed a little more breed character than the second, which was of a bigger build. The two-year-old bull furnished the champion. Tho same judge was in charge of the Frosians and Holsteins. The winner of the cow in milk in this sectoin was of a distinctive type, being tho best cow exhibited on the grounds. She also won the championship.' Tho two-year-old heifer class was also pleasing, and only by a small margin was the winning animal placed in that position. Tho second was a better handling heifer, but was not so well brought out as the winner. The yearling heifers were rather mixed, and tho first three placings were very similar in quality. Tho yearling bull was tho champion in tho entry, beating tho two and throe-year-olds, and the judge remarked that this bull should develop into a real good show beast. The judge of tho cross-bred cattle had difficulty in separating the yearling heifers, and the class was generally good, he said. On tho whole the baking entered was very good, said the judge. Sho experienced difficulty in awarding the prizes, as the quality was so fiiVe, especially the oven scones, shortbread, pikelets, and date scones. Prize list:—• HORSES. —Draughts.— Judge: Mr John Young (Allantou). Clydesdale stallion, three years or over.—Archibald Wilson 3. One entity. Brood maro, in foal or with foal at foot—G. W. Dick 1. One entry. Foal.—G. W. Dick 3. One entry. Dry mare.—A. Stewart 1, M. Gcoi'gc 2, E. Y. Aitkcn 3. Eight entries. Filly, throe years old.—M. Geary 1, J. M'Curdy 2. Two entries.

Gelding, three years or over.—A. Stewart 1, G. W. Dick 2, R. Jury 3. Three entries. Filly, two years old.—M. Geary 1. Gelding, two years old. —A. Stewart 1. Colt or gelding or filly, one year old. G. W. Dick 1, R. AV. Kinuaird 2. Light spring-cart horse up to 7cwt.— R. Stuart 1, A. Stewart 2, G. AA 7 . Dick 3. Four entries. Medium spring-cart horse, up to XOewt.—J. Landreth 1, J. M‘Curdy 2, A. Stewart 3. Four entries. Heavy spring-cart horse, up to 15cwt. —APDonald and King 1, A. Stewart 2 and 3. , 'Five entries. Heavy spring-van horse, up to one ton.—M. Geary J, E. Y. Aitken 2, R. Jury 3. Five entries. Best pair of draught horses, mares or geldings, three years or over.—E. Y. Aitken 1, A. Stewart 2, R. Jury 3. Three entries. Best pair of horses, most suitable for Peninsula work.—A. Stewart 1 and 2, G. W. Dick 3. Three entries. ■—Hacks. — Judge: Mr James Gow, Jun. (Mosgiel). ' Roadster stallion. —J. W. Clearwater 1. One entry. Brood mare, in foal or with foul at foot.—AV. Cowan 1, J. A. Riddell 2 and 3. Three entries. Foal.—W. Cowan 1, J. A. Riddell 2 and 3. Three entries. Colt, gelding, or filly, one year old. —AV. Taiaroa 1 and 2. Two entries. Filly, two years old.—AV. Taiaroa 1, AV. Cowan 2, E. Clark 3. Five entries. Gentleman’s weight-carrying hack, up to List. —Mrs T. Dalziel 1, R. Grcenslade 2, M. Robertson 3. Five entries. Gentleman’s weight-carrying hack, up to list.—D. M‘Ara 1, AV. Hastio 2 and 3. Eleven entries. Horse most suitable for cavalry purposes.—Mrs T. Dalziel 1, AA 7 . Hastio 2 and 3. Eleven entries. Lady’s hack, open.—A\ 7 . Hastie 1 and 2, J. AV. Clearwater 3. Seven entries. Lady’s hack, local horse and - rider.— J. AV.” Clearwater 1, Miss Phyllis Black 2, Miss I. Riddell 3. Ten entries. Cob, 14i hands or under.—AV. Taiaroa 1, J. J. Dick 2, D. Young 3. Seven entries. Pony, 13J hands or under.—J. J. Dick I,’ K. Russell 2, J. M. Somerville 3. Six entries. Pony, 12J hands or under.—G. AA 7 . Dick 1, J. AV. Clearwater 2, T. APGregor 3. Four entries. • CATTLE. —Shorthorns. — Judge: Mr AV. J. Gillies (Hampden). Heifer, two years old. —AV. J. Lewis 1 and 2. Two entries. Heifer, one year old.—AV. J. Lewis 1 and 2. Two entries. Dry cow.—AV. J. Lewis 1. One entry. Bull, throe years or oyer.—AA 7 . J. Lewis 1. One entry. —Ayrshircs.— Judge: Mr AV. J. Gillies (Hampden). Group of three females, any age.—J. J. Dick 1 and 3, J. C. Aitken 2. Four entries. Cow, in milk.—J. C. Aitken 1, J. J. Dick 2. Three entries. Heifer, two years old, dry or in milk. —J. J. Dick 1, J. "Weir 2, J. C. Aitken 3. Five entries. Heifer, three years old, dry or in milk.—J. J. Dick 1 and 2, J. C. Aitken 3. Six entries. Heifer, one year old.—J. J. Dick 1 and 2, J, C. Aitken 3. Five entries. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor.— J. C. Aitken 1, J. J. Dick 2, J. AVeir 3. Four entries. Dry cow.—J. AVeir 1, J. J. Dick 2 and 3. Five entries. Bull, one year old.—J. Aitken 1. Two entries. Bull, three years or over.—M, J. Dick 1, J. C. Aitken 2. Two entries. —Alderneys or Jerseys.— Judge: Mr T. Portis (Oamaru). Group of three females, any age.—P. Hellyer 1, J. Hellyer 2, G. Donaldson highly commended. Four entries. Cow, in milk. —P. Hellyer 1, J. Hellyer 2, P, Hellyer highly commended, G. Donaldson commended. Seven entries. Heifer, two years old, dry or in milk. —C. Cross 1, J. Hellyer 2, G. Donaldson 3. Three entries. Heifer, three years old, dry or in milk.—J. Hellyer 1, G. Donaldson 2, C. Cross 3. Three entries. Heifer, one year old. —G. Donaldson 1 and 3, J. Hellyer 2. Ten entries. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor.—J. Hellyer 1 and 2, G. Donaldson 3. Five entries. Dry cow.—P. Hellyer 1, J. C. Stewart 2. Two entries. ' Bull, one year old.—J. Hellyer 1 and 2, 6. Donaldson 3. Five entries. Bull, two years old.—P. Hellyer 1, Mrs D. Seaton 2, G. Donaldson 3. Four entries. Bull, three years or over.—A. L. Reid 1. Two entries. —Holsteins or Friesians.— Judge: Mr T. Portis (Oamaru). Cow, in milk. —A. J. Ings 1, A. Stewart 2, J. C. Stewart 3. Five entries. . Heifer, two years old.—J . Cross 1, A. Stewart 2, James Black 3. Six entries. Heifer, one year old.—J. Cross 1, James Black 2, J. Sheppard 3. Seven entries. Dry cow.—A. Stewart 1, J. C. Stewart 2. Two entries. Bull, one year old. —A. J. lugs 1, J. AA 7 . Sheppard 2, R. Stuart 3. Four entries. Bull, two years old.—J. Davis 1. One entry. Bull, three years or over.—A. Stewart 1. One entry.

—Crossbred.— Judge: Mr James Jensen (Dunedin). Cow, in milk.—J. Hellyer 1, 11. Clark 2, C. Cross 3. Five entries. Heifer, two years old, in milk.—C. Cross 1,13. Harris 2, A. Stewart 3. Six entries. • Heifer, three years old, in milk or in calf.—A. L. Reid 1, A. Stewart 2, C. Cross 3. Five entries. Heifer, two years old, dry.—J. Hellyer 1, C. Cross 2, R. Jury 3. Seven entries. Heifer, one year old.—G. Donaldson 1, W. J. Stewart 2, J. Hellyer 3. Seventeen entries. Dry cow.—J. Hellyer 1, G. Donaldson 2, J. Weir 3. Eight entries. —Special Calf Classes.— Waitaki Dairy Company’s prizes for best heifer calf reared by any boy or girl, under 15, on the Peninsula.—Hunter'Dick 1, lion. Hellyer 2, H. Moorfoot 3. Seventeen entries. Co-operative Dairy Company’s prizes for best Shorthorn or Friesian calves entered in Agricultural Calf Club competitions.—lvy Stewart 1. One entry. T. and P. Milk Supply Company’s prizes for best Jersey, or Ayrshire calves entered in Agricultural Calf Club competitions.—Hunter Dick 1, Jack Harris 2, Laurence Aitken 3. Four entries. SHEEP. —Cross-bred.— Judge; Sir John Murray (Mosgiel). Two ewes, with lamb at foot.—M. Geary 1, C. Cross 2 and 3. Five entries. Pen of three fat wethers.—M. Geary 1. Ono entry. Pen of three fat owes.—W. D. Allan 1 and 2, W. J. Lewis 3. Six entries. Pen of three fat lambs.—C. Cross 1 and 3, J. Hellyer 2. Seven entries.

—Dogs.— Judge: Air John Murray (Mosgiel). Smooth collie.—AV. Dick 1, Mrs D. Nyhon 2, E. Crowe 3. Four entries. Tough collie.—J. J. Dick 1, J. Cross 2, A. Stewart 3. Five entries. Bearded collie.—J. AA 7 . Sheppard 1 and 2. Two entries. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Air D. Cunningham (Dunedin). One pound fresh butter.—Mrs J. Hellyer 1, Miss D. Clark 2, Airs R. Clark 3. Five entries. One pound fresh butter (stamped December 12). —Airs J. Hellyer 1, Airs R. Clarke 2, Airs G. Ryan 3. Three entries. Oiic pound powdered butter. —F. C. Shadrack J, Airs R. Clark'2, Airs J. Hellyer 3. Four entries. Fancy butter. —Airs R. Clark 1, Mrs J. Hellyer 2, Airs G. Ryan 3. Three entries. BAKING. Judge; Aliss AI. Sinclair (Berwick). Four girdle scones. —Air AV. T. Rowlands 1, Airs A. Polworth 2, Airs J. J. Dick and Airs J. Cockburn 3 (equal). Nine entries. Six oven scones.—Airs J. J. Dick 1, Airs AV. D. Stewart 2, Mrs AA 7 . T. Rowlands 3. Thirteen entries. Four oatmeal cakes.—Airs AV. D. Stewart I, Airs A. Polwarth 2. Four entries. Six pikelets.—Airs A. T. Rowlands 1, Airs J. J. Dick 2, Airs J. E. Dick 3. Twelve entries. Six pieces shortbread.—Mrs J. Cockburn 1, Airs R. Kinnaird 2, Airs AV. D. Stewart 3. Fourteen entries. Best collection of small cakes.—Airs AA 7 . D. Stewart 1, Airs Polworth 2, Airs AA 7 . E. Fox 3. Six entries. Six date scones.—Airs AV. T. Rowlands 1, Airs J. J. Dick 2, Airs AV. D. Stewart 3. Twelve entries. Sponge sandwich. —Aliss A. Scurr 1, Airs J. Hellyer 2, Airs J. J. Dick 3. Seventeen entries. Gingerbread.—Airs A. Polwarth I, Airs AA 7 . T. Rowlands 2, Airs AA 7 . D. Stewart 3. Eleven entries. Light fruit cake. —Airs AV. J. Lewis 1, Mrs AV. T. Rowlands 2, Airs AA 7 . D. Stewart 3. Fourteen entries. Dark fruit cake. —Airs J. Cockburn I, Airs H. Harwood 2, Airs AV. D. Stewart 3. Seventeen entries. Three varieties of pastry. —Airs A. Polwarth I, Aliss J. E. Dick 2, Airs J. J. Dick 3. Six entries.

Nut loaf.—Airs D. Young 1, Airs A. Polwarth 2, Airs T. Harwood 3. Thirfpprj nnfrips Sponge roll.—Airs AV. J. Lewis 1, Airs J. J. Dick 2, Airs AV. E. Fox 3. Fourteen entries. Seed cake.—Airs AV. E. Fox 1, Airs Hellyer 2, Airs AV. T. Rowlands 3. Eleven entries. Collection of biscuits. —Airs AV. E. Fox 1. Airs A. Polwarth 2, Airs R. Kinnaird 3. Eight entries. Four oven scones (open to girls under 15) —Marjorie Stewart 1, Elinor Young 2. Three entries. Four pikelets (open to girls under 15).—Alay APCartney 1, Alarjone Stewart 2. Five entries. TABLE VEGETABLES. Judge; Air James Nelson (Green Island). Six early potatoes, kidney varieties. —J. J. Dick 1, J. S. APCartney 2, G. Donaldson 3. Four entries. Six early potatoes, round varieties.— J. C. APCartney 1, G. Donaldson 2. Two entries. Six coloured potatoes, any variety*— J. S. APCartney 1, J. J. Dick 2, A. G. Seaton 3. Four entries; Best collection of vegetables.—J. b. APCartney 1, Stan. APCartney 2, H. Harwood, highly commended. Four entries. JUMPING COMPETITIONS. Judge; Air James Gow, Jun. (Alosgiei).

Best hurdle jumper.—Miss Sutton 1, H. S. Jones 2, N. Robertson 3, Thirteen entries. Best hurdle jumper (lady rider).— J. E. Brunton 1, C. Rackley 2, M. Hastie 3. Ten entries. Egg-and-spoon race.—Miss M. Statham 1, Miss E. Greenslado 2, J. E. Brunton 3. Five entries. High jump.—J. Sutton 1, R. Greenslade 2, J. E. Brunton 3. Seven entries. GUESSING COMPETITION. Guessing weight of sheep.—J. E. Clearwater. CHAMPIONSHIPS, Clydesdale stallion.—A. Wilson’s Bridgebank Diamond. Draught mare or filly.—M. Geary. Roadster stallion.—J. W. Clearwater. Hackney mare or filly.—W. Tamroa. Champion hack. —Mrs T. D. Dalziel. , Shorthorn bull.—W. J. Lewis. Shorthorn cow or heifer. —. J • Lewis. . , Ayshire bull.—J. J. Dick. Ayrshire cow or heifer.—J. C. Aitken. Jersey bull.—P. Hellyer. Jersey Cow or heifer.—P. Hellyer. Holstein bull.—A. J. Digs. Holstein cow or heifer.—A. J. lugs. SPECIAL TROPHIES. Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co.’s cup for most points in draught horses.—A. Stewart. „ , , . . Mrs F. J. Conn’s cup for best local lady’s hack.—J. W. Clearwater. Mrs F. J. Conn’s cup for best list hack. —D. M'Ara. . Mrs G. Walters’s cup for most points in hacks.—W. Taiaroa. Mrs F. J. Conn’s tea set for most points in baking.—Mrs Polwarth. Mr G. Walters’s cup for most points in all classes.—J. J. Dick. Mr Wm, Mackintosh’s cup for most points in cattle. —J. Hellyer. Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co. s cup for most points in Jerseys.—J. Hellyer. President's trophy for most points in cross-bred cattle.—J. Hellyer. The presentation of prizes will take place at a social in the Portobello Hall on January 9.