PEOPLE’S DAY AT SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 23123, 24 November 1938, Page 17

PEOPLE’S DAY AT SHOW

Weather Makes Amends High Standard of Horsemanship Military Display in Evening Fortunately for the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society, the weather broke fine yesterday lor People’s Day at the Summer Show, and a very large attendance of the public enjoyed an attractive programme of competitive events and the sideshows, more numerous and varied than for several years. The gate takings yesterday amounted to £590, of which £159 was taken during the evening. This represents a slight increase over the total for the second day last year, when the sum was £570, of which £66 was taken in the evening. For the two days of the show the figures reveal a slight increase over those of last year, the totals being £6Ol and £595 respectively.

With the judging of the horses disposed of yesterday morning the committee turned its attention in the afternoon to the grand parade of prize winning stock, which was stage-managed in a manner that won the instant approval of the large attendance that had assembled by 2 o’clock. The stock made a brave show, and comprised a strikingly convincing sample of the quality of the animals that graze the pastures of the province. The parade over, the competitive events were commenced, and these attracted wide attention. Horsemanship of a high standard* was displayed, the animals which took part in most instances behaving well. The programme was carried through without delay, and the spectators always had something to engage their attention.

A familiar and prominent performer at the society’s shows, Mr W. Hnstie s black Dandy, won the hunt for gentlemen riders. The event for ladies was won by the same animal, with Miss N. Kerr up, and on this occasion, too, the horse gave an almost faultless display. Mr Hastic completed a successful afternoon by annexing the high jump coinpetitioh with the same horse, which met its only serious competition from Mr T. Dickson’s Rainbow, which gained second place. The most spectacular of the ring events, the leaping championship of Otago, was won by Mr W. delford’s Radio, which gave a clean and polished exhibition, over nil the 11 fences. Second place was taken hy Rainbow, with Mr T. Dickson up. Sheep dog trials were also popular events for both city and country visitors, and the finals as run off during the afternoon were among some of the best performances seen at 'lahuna Park for some time. In the sheep judging competitions sponsored by the Young Farmers Clubs the voting competitors acquitted themselves well, and when notes were finally compared between themselves and authoritative judges it was found that the margin of difference was surprisingly low. Tho judging embraced Romney Marsh sheep and Clydesdale horses. The sheep shearing contest was another feature that proved of great interest, and a high standard or workmanship was displayed by all competitors. Further results; — COMPETITIONS. LEAPING. W. Telford’s (Paretai) Radio ... .... 1 T. Dickson’s (Mormngton) Rainbow W. Hastie’s (Pine Hill) Tractor ... 3 HIGH JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIP. W. Hastie’s (Pine Hill) Dandy .... 1 T. Dickson’s (Morningtou) RamL. Bowker’s (Dunback) Redfire ... 8 PONY TROT (UP TO 14 HANDS). Raymond Reid (Outram) 1 Miss Isabel Reid (Outram) 4 Robbie M'Donald (Woodside) ... 3 CONSOLATION TROT. F. Blackie (Mosgiel) 1 J. Hull , g W. A. SniaiW (Tomahawk) 3 LLOYD LINDSAY COMPETITION. Captain L. Joseph, Troopers W. Grundy, IR. James, L. Vial 1. SHEEP DOG TRIALS. L, H. Tilson (Paretai) 1 D. Matheson (Middlemarch) / W. S. Thomson (Warepa) 3 MOTOR VEHICLE DISPLAYS. Tradesman’s Vehicle (up to 15cwt). J. R. Brown (Dunedin) 1 Fraser’s Bakery (Dunedin) 2 J. R. Brown (Dunedin) 3 Tradesman’s Vehicle (up to 2 tons). W. H. Sanders (Dunedin) 1 W. H. Henderson (Taimii) 2 MOST ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY. J. G. Laurenson and Son (Dunedin) 1 J. R. Brown (Dunedin) ... 2 N.Z. Express Company (Dunedin) 3 YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS’ COMPETITION. The sheep-shearing competition for club members drew a large gathering of interested spectators. Forty points were awarded for style, taking into account full blows, full blade, lie of the fleece, and the holding and catching of the sheep. A further 20 points were to be awarded for neatness, consideration to be given to cuts, ridges, and general appearance. Forty points were the maximum number of points to be allotted for speed for shearing three sheep in 18 minutes or under, with 1 point off for every 30 seconds over that time. The results of the competition were as follows: (Rowan M'Cammon (Becks), (10 points, first; J. Galland (Clarks), 80 points, second; and J. Wither (Maungatua), G 5 points, third. STOCK JUDGING. The stock judging competition carried out under the sponsorship of the Young , Farmers’ Clubs movement covered Romney Marsh sheep and Clydesdale horses. Nine competitors took part. The results were as follows —■

John M'Canmion (Maungatua) ... 1 G. Graham (Berwick) 2 Rowan M'Cammon (Becks) 3 SHEEP DOG TRIALS, Judge: Mr L. Charleson (Waikaka). The finals of the dog trials were run off without a hitch. The four finalists all finished well within the time limit and gave good performances. Mr A. Matheson’s (Middlemarch) Scott was placed first with 444 points. This dog, although rather inclined to crowd at the poles, worked the sheep into a good position at the pen. He penned in good style, and gave a very fine performance. His time was smin 20sec. Mr J. Trotter’s (Kurow) M'Nab was second with 41i points. It got the sheep through the poles at the first attempt, and after losing position at the pen, recovered and yarded at the first attempt after a good level performance. Time, 3min IGsec. Mr M. A. Matheson’s Little Tim was third with 40J points. After a faildrive to the poles he lost position and took the sheep through the poles at the third attempt. Although over-run-ning the pen, he recovered into a good position, and penned his sheep after a good effort. This dog handled tricky sheep very well. Time, 7min 86sec. Mr \V. S. Thomson’s (Warepa) Glen was the other entrant. COBS AND PONIES, Champion Harness Pony—Fraser Blackie’s Peter. Champion Saddle Pony—Fred Ford’s Taman. Best Boy Rider (under 14 years)— Fraser Blackie 1, Fred Gorton 2, Ray Reid 3. Best Girl Rider (under 14 years)— Miss M. Ferguson 1, Miss M. M. Munro 2, Miss A. W. Scorgie 3. HARNESS AND HACKNEY HORSES. Champion Saddle Horse—H. R. Williamson’s (Invercargill) Free Lance. MILITARY PARADE TERRITORIAL FORGES ENTERTAIN INTERHOUSE SPORTS MEETING Strong representation of all branches of the military forces of Dunedin staged a display of a varied nature in a highly creditable manner at Tahuna Park last night. This was an interesting variation from the side shows and other lighter amusement devices, which also had a large following till a late hour. A combined march past opened the military portion of the entertainment. Units from the Otago Mounted Rifles, the 12th and 14th Howitzer Batteries, the Ist Battalion of the Otago Regiment, and a motor cycle platoon participated. Led by the Trumpet and Bugle Band and the Artillery Band, the parade circled the ring in a most Impressive manner. Relay races by the motor cycle platoon, jumping displays and tent pegging by the mounted detachments, fire drill by the artillery sections, and company drill by the infantry were completed in smart fashion. Formation and trick riding exhibitions were demonstrated just after dark by the motor cycle section, this being made all the more impressive by the brilliant lighting effects from the machine headlights. A torchlight procession brought the entertainment to a close. Duly one slight accident marred the demonstration. Captain L. A. Joseph, when leading the mounted rifles a Lloyd Lindsay ride, was thrown at a fence. Though clear of his mount, he was struck on the head by bis rifle, suffering slight concussion and a cut head Members of the St. John Ambulance, who were rendering first aid on the ground, removed him to the Dunedin Hospital. SARGOOD’S VICTORY. Early in the evening girls’ interhouse teams, under the auspices of the Y.W.C.A., held a brief sports meeting for a cup presented by the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society. The cup was won easily by Sargood’s team, which gained 13 points, Blackie’s team, with 8 points, being second. The girls also commenced their display with a march past, which was characterised by excellent bearing and precise marching. Following are the results of the various events: — Overhead and Tunnel Ball Race.— Standard 1, Sargoods 2, M'Kinlays 3. Chariot Race.—Sargoods 1, Blackies 2. Y.W.C.A. 3. Relay Race.—-Sargoods 1, Citizens 2, Elco 3. March Past.—Blackies 1, M'Kinlays 2, Sargoods 3. CUP POINTS. Sargoods, 13 points 1 Blackies, 8 points 2 Standard and M'Kinlays, 5 points (equal) ... ... ... ... 3