SUMMER SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 23122, 23 November 1938, Page 6

SUMMER SHOW

ADDITIONAL AWARDS QUALITY OF STOCK Though the catalogue of entries for the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s Summer Show at Tahuna Park this year was not as heavy as on many occasions in the past, any numerical deficiencies have been handsomely offset by the quality of the stock. The large crowd that inspected the show in ideal weather to-day saw plenty to interest, apart altogether from the sideshow attractions, which are the most varied in years. The greatest decrease in the entries is among the sheep sections, but the display of horses, both heavy and light, is an excellent one, while the cattle exhibits, if rather small, and representative of but a few owners, are most creditable. The reason for the smaller catalogue can be chiefly pointed to as labour conditions on the farm, and certainly not to r an unwillingness to support the society. There are many prominent breeders not represented on this occasion, the lateness of the season and the consequent rush to commence and finish operations quickly preventing them from sparing the time to send the cream of their stock to the show. There was unfortunately no activity in “ sideshow_ alley ” either yesterday afternoon or in the evening owing to the unfavourable weather conditions, but to-day the showmen were compensated amply for their disappointment with warm weather and the attendance of a big section of the Dunedin public to see the thousand and one mysteries contained in their tents, ranging from freaks that have never before been exhibited in Dunedin to entertainments that have skil| and monetary reward as the basis. This canvas carnival will be continued this evening until a late hour. PRIZE LIST The following are additional awards of the judges made in the afternoon:— SHEEP BORDER LEICESTER (NATURAL CONDITIONS). Judge: Mr 0. Grey (Lovell’s Flat.) Ram, under 18 months—Estate late J. W. Blair 1 and champion, and 2 and reserve champion. Ewe, above 19 months, with lamb at foot—Estate late J. W. Blair 1 and reserve champion, and 2. Ewe, under 18 months—Estate late J. W. Blair 1 and 2. ENGLISH LEICESTER. Judge: Mr O. Grey (Lovell’s Flat). Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months—E. M. Coleman (Balclutha) 1 and champion. Kaiji) under 18 months—E. M. Coleman 1 and reserve champion. Shorn ram, under 18 months, shorn since October I—E. M. Coleman 1. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot—E. M. Coleman 1 and champion. Ewe, under 18 months—E. M. Coleman 1 and reserve champion. Two ewes, under 18 months—E. M. ’.Coleman 1. CATTLE FRIESIANS. Judge: Mr R. S. Tait (Greenhills). Heifer, two years old, in milk—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, W. N. Taylor 2. Heifer, two years old, dry—G. T. Bathgate 1, G. T. 'Bathgate 2, A. O. Miles (Portobello) 8. Heifer, one year old—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, W. Y. Dickie 2, A. 0. Miles 3. Heifer calf, born since November 1, 1937—W. Y. Dickie 1, W. N. Taylor Cow and two of her progeny (two sous or two daughters, or a son and a daughter)—W. N. Taylor 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, A. C. Miles 3. Bull, three years old or over—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, G, T. Bathgate 2. Bull, two years old—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, G. T. Bathgate 2. Bull, one year old—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. Bull, calved since November 1, 1937 A. 0. Miles 1. W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, W. N. Taylor 3. Bull, two years or over; cow, three years old or over, in calf or in milk; heifer, two years old, in calf or in milk; heifer, one year old. Three entries—W, Y. Dickie and Sons 1 and 3, G. T. 'Bathgate 2. COMPETITIONS. Judge: Mr M. C. Harper (Timaru.) Best jumper, maiden. Ten entries— J. E. Brunton’s (Anderson’s Bay) Robert B. 1, S. W. Hey’s (Dunedin) Warrior 2, W. Hastie’s (Pine Hill) Tractor 3. Hunting competition, maiden. Ten entries—W. Hastie’s Tractpr 1, D. Ross’s (Roslyn) Star Ranger 2, W. Hastie’s Royal Glen 3. SPECIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The following are the sheep championshipl awards:— ROMNEY MARSH. Champion and reserve champion ram —J. Mosley and Sons. Champion and reserve champion ewe —J. Mosley and Sons. The following are the cattle championship awards:— SHORTHORNS. Champion bull—J. Mosley and Sons. Reserve champion bull—J. Mosley, and Sons. Champion cow or heifer—J. Mosley and Sons. Reserve champion cow or heifer—J. Mosley and Sons. MILKING SHORTHORNS. Champion bull—D. J. Ross. Champion cow—D. J. Ross. Reserve champion cow—D. J. Ross. FRIESIANS. Champion bull—W. Y. Dickie and Sons. | Reserve champion—G. T. Bathgate. Champion cow or heifer—W. N. Taylor. Reserve champion—W. Y. Dickie and Sons. New Zealand Friesian Association, Otago branch, award for the best registered Friesian female, bred by exhibitor —W. Y. Dickie and Sons. AYRSHIRES. Champion bull—Gillies Bros. Reserve champion bull—Gillies Bros. Champion cow—Gillies Bros. Reserve champion cow—Gillies 'Bros. JERSEYS. Champion bull—Gillies Bros. Reserve champion bull—Gillies Bros. ■ Champion cow—Gillies Bros. Reseivo champion cow—Gillies Bros