NEW RECORD

Evening Star, Issue 22515, 7 December 1936, Page 7

NEW RECORD

MILTON SHOW ENTRIES SUCCESS OF SEVENTY-FIRST FIXTURE Mainly due to an unfavourable spring, breeders this year have not had the same opportunities as in previous years of preparing their stocks for show purposes, so it was most gratifying-to the Tokomairiro Farmers’ Club that its annual show held at Milton on Saturday was better supported by surrounding farmers than ever before. The club has been in existence for 71 years, and at the 1935 show had the satisfaction of receiving a record number of entries, but even that number was surpassed last Saturday, when the new record was established. Admittedly, some of the sections drew fewer entries than before, but increases in other sections more than compensated for these defections, and resulted in the new record total. Nor was the quality of the stock shown short of the standard set up previously; rather in some cases it bore the effect of more careful and studied breeding. Most of the judges expressed themselves well pleased with the stock they were asked to place. Although the weather in the morning was warm but dull, and gave promise of, brighter conditions in the afternoon, this was not completely fulfilled, as light J'ain commenced to fall just befor the parade of prize-winning stock and the programme of competitions that followed. Nevertheless, the attendance of the public was largo for the greater part of the afternoon, and interest was taken in the parade and the various equestrian events. CATTLE rings. Although the Friesian section was not strong numerically, commented the judge (Mr E. Bryant, Otokia). the classes showed good representations of the breed, and were a distinct credit to the district. The champion cow award went to Mr James Marshall, while the champion bull ticket was awarded to Messrs J. Robinson and Sons, these exhibitors being the only ones in the section . Messrs W. Leo (Goodwood! and L. 'Colbourne (Kaitangata) judged the cross-hreds, afterwards remarking that the animals wore of all-round good quality. It was a most interesting section, and they wished to particularly mention all the winning cows. Mr Colbourne also officiated In the milking shorthorn pens, but here he was disappointed by the number forward. However, those entered were well turned out, and were of a type that was a credit to breeders. Mr A. Struthers, who received a place in every section but one. also succeeded in annexing the champion card for the best bull.

Competition was not strong in the Ayrshire section, as there were only three exhibitors. One was represented by two exhibits in each class, the second had two entries in one class only, and the third entered two in one class and one in another. Messrs A. M. and J. Taylor took all the first prizes, and, of course, the cow championship, while a second competitor, Mr R. G. Alexander, claimed a second and two third prizes. Mr George Wray was unsuccessful in his one class. ~ The two champion cards in the Jersey division went to Mr John Howie, who also gained all the other first awards with the exception of one, which went to the only competitor in that class, Mr W. Lockhart. With a total of 35, Mr John Howie scored the most points in the cattle sections, with Messrs A. M. and J. Taylor (26) second, and Mr James Marshall (22) third. This is the third year that Mr Howie has gained the first place, and the silver cup given by the Milton Co-operative Dairy Factory Company automatically becomes his permanent possession. HORSES. The draughts that Messrs A. Carruthers and D. S. Brown were asked to place were a particularly fine lot. The champion ribbon for the best entire was handed to Mr A. V. Bacon, whose entry, the judge said, was well set up, but, however, was lacking in middle. The reserve champion ribbon was attached to Mr R. G. Lockhart’s yearling colt, which was well grown. There was only one broOd mare forward, and this was beginning to show the effect of age. The winning three and two-year-old fillies were of good quality, but the first prize winner in the latter class was not of the best so far as its front movement was concerned. Most of the yearling fillies were promising, while the champion mare was shown in good form. Mr Lockhart was again the owner of the mare. The champion gelding which was an outstanding animal, was the property of Messrs Allison Brothers. The Clydesdale Horse Society’s silver medal for _ yearling or two-year-old colts or fillies, offered to breeder-ex-hibitors, was given to Mr_ R. Clark, while Mr William Borthwick’s silver cup for the best yearling colt or filly bred in the Bruce County was another prize to Messrs Allison Brothers. Only a fair average was seen among the light horses, although there were one or two outstanding hacks, said the judge (Mr F. J. Conn, Dunedin). He was greatly impressed by Mrs Dalziel’s back, Chrysler; also Mr W. J. Robert’s harness horse and Ken Russell’s pony. Mrs Dalziel’s Chrysler Cup for list hacks was competed for by four owners, the present holder, Mr J. J. Morris, again being successful. SHEEP PENS, The Border Leicester hoggests were well brought out, remarked the judge (Mr A. S. Murray, Mosgiel), who added that two of the ram hoggets had to be overlooked because of slight defects. The champion ram and the three placed ewe hoggests were nicely headed and carried wool of excellent quality. The male champion was won By Mr D. A. Drinnan, whose brother, Mr W. Drinnan, took the female ticket. The older ewes were inclined to show their age and were past their prime, and it was because of that that the champion was selected from the hoggets. The cross-bred section, in which Mr Murray, along with Mr D. Robertson, adjudicated, contained very good sheep, carrying quality wool and ,showing careful breeding. He had no hesitation in awarding the first prize in every class, as every winner was much bettor than the remaining exhibits. Mr D; Russell’s pen of five cross-bred hoggets they considered a feature of the section. Mr E. Coleman (Balclutha) was pleased with the fat lambs penned, and stated that there was hardly a pen that was not worthy of the breeder. The Down cross lambs were exceptionally fine, while the pens of three butchers’ lambs were outstanding. The fat sheep were also of interest. The champion pen of fat lambs came from Mr C. N. Lowery’s flock, while the same exhibitor was also successful in gaining the most points in the fat lamb section, thus again holding the silver cup given by Milton agents. DOGS. There were some excellent exhibits in each of the dog classes, said Mr W. Beattie (Manuka Creek). They were bred true to type and were produced in good show condition. DAIRY PRODUCE AND HOME INDUSTRIES. ■ The display of dairy produce placed before Mr D. Cunningham (Dunedin) was the best he had seen for 10 years, he said. Mrs A. Fowler was awarded the most points, taking the trophy given by Mr S. Saunders. Previously there was only one judge of the home industry exhibits, but when Mrs J. J. Nyhon discovered that some of the exhibitors were her personal friends she asked that Mrs A. Carruthers (Middlemarch) be associated with her in the judging. MANAGEMENT. As usual, the complete programme was put through without a hitch. It was managed on sound lines, and the experience of the secretary CMr A. Campbell) was invaluable. Ho _ was given willing and greatly appreciated aid by a body of other officials, whose services also asisted in making the fixture one of the most successful held in the district. The following is the prize list:— CATTLE CROSS-BREDS. Judges: Messrs W. Lee (Goodwood) and L. Colbourne (Kaitangata). Cow, four years old or over—John Howie 1 and 3, W. Heads 2. Heifer, three years old—James Marshall 1, C. W. Wendclken 2, D. Russell 3. Two cow-s or heifers in milk—John Howie 1, J. Marshall 2, D. Russell 3. Heifer, two years old—William Miller 1, John Howie 2. Heifer, one year old—John Howie 1, J. Marshall 2,- D. Russell 3. AYRSHIRES. Judge: Mr W. Lee. Cow, four years old or over—A. M. and J. Taylor (Mosgiel) 1,2, and champion. Heifer, three years old —A. M. and J. Taylor 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old —A. M. and J. Taylor 1, R. G. Alexander 2 and 3. Heifer, one year old—A. M. and J. Taylor 1 and 2. R. G. Alexander 3. Bull, two years old or over—A. M. and J. Taylor 1. Bull, one year old—A. M. and J. Taylor 1 and 2. JERSEYS. Judge: Mr W. Lee. Cow, four years old or over—John Howie 1,2, and champion. Heifer, throe, years old—John Howie 1 and 3, W. Heads 2. Heifer, two years old —W. Lockhart 1. Heifer, one year old—John Howie 1, 2, and 3. Bull, one year old—John Howie 1 and champion, James Robertson 2.

MILKING SHORTHORNS. Judge : Mr L. Colbourne. Cow, four years old' or oyer —A. Struthers (Mosgiel) 1, John Allison 2. Heifer, three years old—John Allison I, A. Struthers 2. Heifer, two years old—John Allison Heifer, one year old—John Allison 1, A, Struthers 2. Bull, one year old—A. Struthers 1 and champion, W. Borthwich 2. FRIESIANS. Judge: Mr E. Bryant (Otokia). Cow, four years old or ever—James Marshall 1 and champion, J. Robinson and Sons 2 and 3. Heifer, three years old—James Marshall 1. Heifer, two years old—J. Robinson and Sons 1, James Marshall 2. Heifer, one year old—J. Robinson and Sons 1 and 3, James Marshall 2. Bull, two years old or over- — J. Robinson 1 and champion, J. Marshall 2. Bull, one year old—J. Robinson and Sons 1. Best female bred by exhibitor —J. Marshall 1, J. Robinson and Sons 2 and 3. SPECIAL PRIZES. Cottar’s cow, any age, any' breed or cross —AV. Heads 1, C. AV. Wendelken 2 and 3. Best yearling grade or half-bred Jersey heifer—John Howie 1 and 3, George Wray 2. Best dairy cow. from a herd of not less than five—James J. Robinson and Sons 2, John Howie 3. Best calf, any bleed or cross, under six months—A. M. and J. Taylor 1. Uel Porter 2, AV. Wood 3. Most points in cattle—John Howie (35) 1. A. M. and J. Taylor (26) 2, James Marshall. (22) 3. HORSES DRAUGHTS. Judges; Messrs A. Carruthers (Ngapiina) and D. S. Brown (Dunedin). Entire horse, three years or over— A. V. Bacon (Waitahuna) 1 and champion, R. G. Lockhart 2. Entire colt, two years or over—R. G. Lockhart 1 and 2. Entire colt or gelding, one year—R. G. Lockhart 1,2. and reserve champion, AV. Allison 3, Brood mare, in foal, or with foal at foot, or having foaled this season—R. G. Lockhart 1 and 2. Filly, three years old—Allison Bros, 1,2. and 3. Filly, two years old—R. Clark 1 and 2, W. Borthwick 3. Filly, one year old—Allison Bros, 1 and 3, R. Clark 2. 1 Pair of fillies, two' years or under— R. Clark 1. Allison Bros. 2. Mare and two of her progeny—Allison Bros. 1, R. G. Lockhart 2 and 3. Yeld mare, any age—R. G. Lockhart 1 and champion, Allison Bos. 2, E. Martin 3. Best yearling or two-year-old filly, bred in Bruce County by exhibitor resident in the county—R. Clark 1 and. 3. Allison Bros. 2. ; Best colonial-bred mare or filly—R. G. Lockhart 1, Allison Bros. 2, R. Clark 3. _ , i Yearling colts or fillies, , two-year-old colts or _ fillies (Clydesdale Horse Society’s silver medal)—R. Clark 1 1, Allison Bros. 2. R. G. Lockhart 3. : Best year-old colt or filly, bred 1 in Bruce County—Allison Bros: 1, R. G. Lockhart 2, R, Clark 3. Pair of mares—Allison Bros. 1. R. G., Lockhart 2 and • . Gelding, four-years old—Allison Bros,. .1, 2, and champion, John Allison -3. ■ - Gelding, three years old—Sutherland’ and Bowie 1. * .Gelding, two years old —Allison Bros. 1, E. Martin 2. AV. Allison 3. • Champion gelding—Allison Bros. Pair of geldings—Allison Bros. 1 and 2_ 1 _ Pair of mares or gelding, for working purposes, mares to be y'eld—Allison Bros. 1 and 2, R. G. Lockhart 3. ■ Three-horse team for working purposes. mares to be yeld,— Allison Bros. 1 and 2. R. G. Lockhart 3. Mare or gelding, fit- for spring van of 20cwt to 25cwt—Allison Bros." I -and 2, John Allison 3. i . Mare or gelding, fit for spring van of lOcwt to 15cwt—W. Reid and Sons 1, R. G. Lockhart 2. : , Most points in draught horses (silver cup given by Toko. Clydesdale breeders) —Allison Bros. LIGHT-HORSES. Judge: Mr F. J. Conn (Dunedin). Entire, any age—W. Telford (Balclutha) 1. Mare, any age—W. Telford 1, W. Borthwick 2. Colt or filly, one year—V. R. Clark 1, A. E. Baxter 2. Cob, under 15 hands—Miss Moira Kirkland (Mosgiel) .1, Miss L. Bartlett (Waitahuna) 2, C. N. Higgle 3. Pony, under hands—Miss Moira Kirkland 1. C. N. Higgie 2. Pony, under 13J hands—Ken. Russell (Burnside) 1. Colin Dalziel (Kaikorai) 2, W. Allison 3. Pony, under 12J hands—George Robinson 1. Pony, under 13J hands, driven in harness—AV. J. Roberts 1, Ken. Russell 2. Gig hprse, mare or gelding; tinder 15 hands—Miss Bartlett 1, A. Y. Bacon 2. SADDLE AND HARNESS. • Judge: Mr F. J. Conn AA r eight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, up to 15st—AA r . Hastie 1, Joan Tlirop (Te Houka) 2, AV. Telford 3. ■ AA’eight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, up to 13st—Mrs T. D. Dalziel 1, Miss F. Mitchell 2, J. S. Gow 3. AVeight-carrying-hack, mare or gelding, up to list—J. J. Morris 1, AV. Telford-2, Miss F. Mitchell 3. Rest troop horse—Mrs Dalziel 1, W. Telford 2, J. S. Gow 3. i Best type of ; hunter—Mrs Dalziel 1, AV. Hastie 2, AV. Telford 3. Best walking saddle horse—AV. Telford 1, Miss F. Mitchell 2, J. S, Gow 3, Lady’s hack, mare or gelding, ridden —J. J. Morris 1, AV. Telford 2, J. S. Gow 3. Buggy mare or gelding, driven—W. J. Roberts 1, R. Webb 2. Dog-cart mare or gelding, driven— AV. Hastie 1, R. AVebb 2. Tidiest turn-out— \\ T . Hastie 1, Miss Bartlett 2, AA r . J. Roberts 3. Musical chairs—AV. Hastie 1, H. T. Andrews 2. Champion ribbon for best hack—Mrs Dalziel. Reserve champion hack—Miss Bartlett. Champion ribbon for best harness horse—AV. J. Roberts. COMPETITIONS Judge: Mr F. J. Conn. Best hunting horse, open ,to horses that have never won a first prize in a hunting competition—H. T. Andrews 1, G. A. Burnett 2, C. N. Higgie 3. Best hunting horse (silver cup offered by J. R, Brown)—AA r . Hastie 1, J. R. Brown 2, AV. Telford 3. Ladies’ leaping competition—AV. Telford 1, J. R. Brown 2. AV. Hastie ,3. Best local hunter—AV. Telford 1, D. Sl'Culloch 2, G. A. Burnett 3. Best bareback rider over jumps—J. Richards 1, Miss J. ■ Smaill 2, C. N,. Higgie 3.

Best Jumper over wires—D. Sl'Cul* - foch 1, J. R. Brown 2, C. N. Higgie 3. - Pony trot—Lyall Coombes 1, Colin Dalziel 2. SHEEP BORDER LEICESTER. Judge: Mr A. Murray (Mosgiel). Ram hogget—D. A. Drinnan 1,2, and champion, AV. Drinnan 3. Ewe in milk, two shear or over, with lam or lambs at foot—W, Drinnan 1 and 2. Ewe, one shear, with lamb or lambs at foot—AV. Drinnan 1 and 2. Ewe_ hogget—AV. Drinnan 1,2, 3, and champion. ROMNEY MARSH. Judge: Mr D. Robertson (AVaikoikoi)* Ram hogget—D. Russell 1 and 2. Ewe, two shear or over, in milk—D, Russell 1 and 2. ■ Ewe, one shear, with lamb or lambs at foot—D. Russell 1 and 2. Ewe hogget—l and 2. SOUTHDOWNS. Farmer’s ram—J. C. Alexander.-CROSS-BREDS. Judges: Messrs D. Robertson (Waikoikoi) and A. S. Murray (Mosgiel). Two ewes, in milk, with lambs at foot—D. Russell 1 and 2. Ewe, in milk, with lambs at foot—* D. Russell 1 and 2. Two strong-woolled hoggets—D. Rns* sell 1 and 2. Strong-woolled hogget—D. Russell I and 2. Two fine-woolled hoggets—D. Russell 1 and 2. Two strong-woolled hoggets, bred by. exhibitor—D. Russell 1 and 2. Five cross-bred ewe hoggets—D. Run sell 1, C. R. Sheat 2, G. M‘Gregor 3. FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS. Judge: Mr E. Coleman (Balclutha)< Three fat sheep, suitable for freezing —D. Russell 1 and 3, A. E. Baxter 2. Three fat sheep, shorn, not over three ” shear—J. Robinson and Sons 1. Three fat Down cross lambs, any - weight —C. N. Lowery 1 and 2, A. L. Coombes 3. Three fat lambs, long-wool cross, any weight-—C. N. Lowery 1,2, 3, and champion. Three fat lambs, any breed or cross—* .-IT A. L. Coombes 1 and 3, N. Drinnan 2. '** Three fat lambs, any breed or cross, .(.T not exceeding 731 b live weight—C. N.- ■- Lowery 1, A. L. Coombes 2 and 3. Three fat lambs, long wool cross—* C. N. Lowery 1, T. Quill 2. Five fat lambs, Down cross, not ex* ceeding 701 b live weight—A. L, Coombes 1. D. Burnett 2, J. Robinson and Sons 3. Best pet lamb—Miss G. Allison 1. fan Clark 2. PIGS Judge: Mr G. S. Ford (Mosgiel). Pair of porkers—R. G. Alexander I and 2. , . Pair of baeoners—R. G. Alexander 1, DOGS : Judge: Mr AV. Beattie (Manuka jlreek). ■ Rough-coated collie—George AVray 1, A-. Sl'Laren 2, W. A. Tweed (Lovell’# . Plat) ’3. . , - - • Bearded! 'collie-^—J. Smith (GlenoreV ,7, 1, J. R. Taylor (Girdle Hill) 2. Smooth colllie—A. Sl'Laren 1, Georg# Dabinett 2;'George Church 3. DAIRY PRODUCE Judge: Mr D. Cunningham (Dunedin)* lb fresh blitter—Miss N. Andrews 1,- - Mrs AV. Wright 2, Mrs A. T, Newbigging 3. - ■ . lib powdered butter—Mrs A. Fowler T, Mrs C. R. Sheat 2, Mrs A. T. New- ““ bigging 3; ' ; • , , 11b fresh butter,- lodged with secre- '*■ tary not later than November . 27—Mrs Ai Fowler 1, Miss A. 6. Clarke 2, Mrs r R. Beck 3. ' ’ . , ’ lib 'fresh' butter,, open to those who have never previously taken a first prize for fresh butter—r Mrs AV. Murray 1, - Miss N. Andrews 2, Mrs A. M'Gregor .3, : lib powdered butter, open to -those who have never previously taken ,a first prize for powdered butter—Mrs A. _ Fowler 1, Mrs AV. AVright-2, Mrs M. Dale 3. One dozen duck eggs—M. and, D. Clark 1, Mrs Wendelken 2. Miss N. Sheat 3. . One dozen hen eggs—Mrs J. Taylor 1, AV. Lyall 2, Mrs J. AVither 3. Most points—Mrs A. Fowler. HOME INDUSTRIES Judges: Mrs J. J. Nyhon (Macandrew Bay) and Mrs A. Carruthers (Middlemarch). Four oaten cakes—Miss B. M'Donald 1, Miss H. Brown (Mosgiel) 2, Mrs J. P. Aubrey 3. , Home-made loaf—Mrs J. F. Aubrey I, .Miss B. M'Donald 2, Sliss-N. An* - drews 3. • • ..Home-made loaf, open to those who - have never previously taken' a‘ first prize for a home-made loaf—Miss N*\ Andrews 1, Miss H. -Beattie 2, Miss M. - Troy 3. loaf—Miss H. Brown 1, Miss H, Newbigging 2, Miss B. M'Donald 3. Brown loaf—Miss B. M'Donald 1, Mn J. F. Aubrey 2, Miss M. Troy 3. Oven scones—Miss H. Brown 1, Miss B. M'Donald 2, Mrs J. F. Aubrey 3. Girdle scones—Miss B. M'Donald 1. Miss H. Brown 2, Mrs J. F. Aubrey 3. Oven scones, open to those who have never previously won a first prize for scones—Miss B. Brosnan 1, Mrs W* Allison 2, Miss, H. Beattie 3. ’.Girdle scones,.open,to those who, have never previously won a first or second prize for scones—Miss R. Brosnan 1* Miss H. Beattie 2. Pikelets —Mrs J. F. Aubrey 1, Mis# B. M'Donald 2, Miss H. Brown 3. Shortbread —Mrs E. Mason ‘ (Mos* ' giel) 1, Miss B. M'Donald 2, Mrs J. P* Aubrey 3. Dark fruit cake—Mrs J. F, Aubrey 1, Miss’ B. M'Donald 2, Sirs A. S. Powley 3. Light fruit cake—Miss B. Sl'Donald 1, Miss Clark 2, Sirs A. S. Powley 3, Seed cake—Sliss B. Sl'Donald; 1, Sliss H. Brown 2, Sliss A. G. Clark# 3. Sponge sandwich—Miss B. Sl'Donald 1, Sliss A. G. Clarke 2, Sliss H. Brown 3. - Sponge sandwich, plain—Miss B, M'Donald 1, Sliss R. Brosnan 2, Mis# A. G. Clarke 3. Billy sponge—Miss H. Brown 1, Slis« A. G. Clarke 2. Sliss A. Newbigging 3, Ginger bread —Sirs A. S. Powley 1, Miss A. G. Clarke 2, Mrs W. AVright 3* Collection of preserved fruit—Sirs Allison 1, Sirs J. Fegan 2, Miss M* Robertson 3. ; LOCAL COMPETITIONS Oven scones—Sirs A. Fowler 1, SJhs# H. Newbigging 2, Mrs C. Robinson 3. « Girdle scones—Sliss H. Newbigging 2, Sliss H. Beattie 3. Pikelets—Sliss H. Newbigging 1, Sliss H. Beattie 2. Fruit cake—Sirs C. Robinson 1, Miss A. G. Clarke 2, Sliss H. NewJ'-tgging-S/