THE DUNEDIN SHOW.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 4538, 29 November 1889, Page 3

THE DUNEDIN SHOW.

j (by telegraph.) j (rROM OCR SPECIAL REPORTER ) j Du.nedi.v, Novcmbsr 28. | The aheep, taken as a whole, the Ayrshire and Shorthorn ciitle, and the piga were the most important features of today's show. There are n'.eo some very large cattle shown in the fat cattle classes. One beast, shown by Messrs M'Donald and Co., showing Hereford breeding, is a moneter —larger than any ever Bhown in Dunedin previonslv. The judsina of tho shojp, cattle, and pigs was ail finished tjday, and I will send yon a Burumary of tho awards : The prizes in merinoa (fine combing), both clothed Bnd unclothed, with trifling • xceptions, wero arcurcd 1 y Mr Watson Shannon, who had co one to compete agiinat. In strong combing Mr Barton takes firat and champion for 4-tooth ram, first and second for pair 2 tooth rams, and fin! and second for pair 2 tooth ewes. He !3 beaten by Mr Shannon's only entry in th"3 class—in the 4-toolh ewo section, Mr Shannon's ewe b-ing awarded champion also; and Mr Borton takes secot.d and third in Leiceaters unclothed. Mr M'Croatie is tho largest prizataker, with three firsts, champion for ram, one second, { and two thirds. Mr Holmes comes next with onn firat, three seconds, and one third. Little Bror. take first prlza for 2-tooth ewe, and first and champion for 4-tooth ewo with lamb or iambs at foot, Mr Murdoch's sheep in this class being awarded a second for 4-tooth ram and ccmmtnded in nno or two otlier c'as3C3. In the clothed class Little Bros, show against John Reid with tho result that they eccnre both champions, five first 3, two seonds, and one third ; Mr Reid takins two first and four second tickets. In Lincoln® (unclothed) the Hon. M. Holme 3 secures four firsts, three seconds, one third, and tho ram championship, the Company, the only other pr:z:t=-.ker of any consequence, securing two firsts, two seconds, five thirds, and tho ewe championship. Both Mr Mon-

love and Mr Morris exhibited "in thsae clieses unsuccoß!fally. In Romney Marah, Mr Reid is tho largest pr:Z2taker, securing the champion for swe, four firatu, ono second and one third. Mr James Fulton Is next with threo seconds and two thirds, while tha Hon. M. Holmes secures the champion for the ram, ono firat, and one second. The Hon. M. Holmes shows two pen 3 of Cheviot sheep, for which he Is awarded highly commanded tickets. For fat aheep, of which there i 3 a good show, tho Canterbury exhibitors secure the pr:zs3 with trifling exceptions. The ehow of shorthorn cattle is quite S3 good Z3 on former occasions, th» three largest breeders, Messrs Mealo?e, J. Reld, and J. Deans, each compeiirg in nearly every class, bnt the former allowed himself to be outnumbered by tho other two. Mr Reid secured 15 points, Mr Deaoo 14, and Mr Mfnlova 11. The iatter'a famous bull Oxford's Roan Duke secured the championship, and Mr Deans' Dachess of Brunswick was pronounced to be the champion cow. Tho Land Company are somewhat closer run in Polled Angus catt'o by Mr A. R. Wallis, who has beaten them in the yearling bull and three-year-old heifer sections. He also sneered the champion ticketfor hlsPrincesa Hopr. tha Company's Solomon 11. being champion bull. The entries in Ayrshire cattle aro very nnmerotu in all eectlons, but tha competition i 3 spoilt through Mr Gemmoli'a declining to eond his cattle into tha riog after the eereath class—three-year-old heifer, dry—had besn decided (ilka the three previous onos) against him. Ha did this because he was not aaciffied with tha decisions of tho judges. His famous Dsl', Baron Oxbiil, was placed firat in tha three-year-old and upwards claa?, and doubtless would have eecured the champion ticket bad he been ssnt out along with Mr Fsrgusson'a Ayrshire King, who secured it, notwithstanding that be was placed second when judged in his class. Messrs A. ard J. Macfarlane's Queen of the West takes tha champion ticket for the beat cow. Summed up the j total Doint3 secured are B3 follow : —Messrs !A. and J. Macfirlane, 25; Mr Cowan, ' 19 ; Mr Forgusaon, 14 ; and Mr Gemmeli, C. Messrs A. and J. Macfarlano took first and Mr F<?rgusson second for beat three cowa ; Mr Fergu3son took first and Mr Cowan second for cow with two of her proaeny. For the beat pair of dairy cowa in foil milk Mr Fergusson waa first and Mr Cowan Becond ; and for be3t pair of heifer* in milk, Messrs Mecfariana ware first and Mr Farguason second, Mrs Girforth (Chriatchurch), who makes 13 entries out of 25 la fat cattle, secures nearly all the prizes.

At the sales ol stock held this afternoon, a 4-tooth Lincoln ram wa3 sold by Messrs Reid, Maclean and Cj., on account of the Hon. M. Holmes, for 24 guineas, to Mr John Raid. They also sold, on account of Messrß Little Bros, one 2 tooth Lincoln ram at 13 guineas, ono at 5 goineas, and one at 4 guineas. Little 8r03.' famou3 ram Lachiel was pissed at 25 guineas, and afterwards 30 guineas were offered for him. These are all the transactions, so far as I kuow. The principal auctions will take place to-morrow. The following Is the prizs list : CiTitr. AYBSHIRSS. Eali, 3 yeirs and over—.T. (- emme'.l, Baron Oxhill, 1; K. B. Fergnsson, Ayrshire King, 2; A. aii'i J. Maefirline, B»ron, 3 Ball, 2 years old—W. Cowan, Curly, 1 : Fwlog, Heather Jock, 2; ll'Gregor Bros , Tahnna, 3 Bull, l.ye*r-old— Wamac'j Bros,, Bsron of Ayr, 1; W. Cowan, Prince, 2; H. icott, Silvar Pcik, 3 Cow, in milk—K. B. Fergnsion, Lady frmia 11. 1 ; W. Cowan, Baauty, 2 ; J. Gemmell, 3 ( lower), anl 4 (Jenny) Cow, In calf—A. and J. Mscfar'.ane, Queen of the West, 1; J. bemmell, Victoria, 2j A, and J. Macfirlane, Painty, 3 Heif«r in milk—A. an-1 J. Maofarlano, 1 (Kllloch II.), 2 (Verbena II.), and 3 (Rosina HI) Dry hsifer, 3 years—A. and J. Macforlane, 1 (Vaj flower II) and 2 (Victoria)W. Cowan, 3 (Prince 33 II.) Heifer in milk, 2 years—K. B. Fergns3on, 1 (Lily Agues III.) and 2 (Violet V.); W. Cowan, 3 (Pearl) Dry heifer, 2 years—A, and J. Macfarlane, 1 (Heather Bel ), 2 (Sottie), and 3 ( a ansy) Yearling beifer—W. Cowan, 1 (Heather Bell), 2 (Cherry), and 3 'Jenny) Three cows—A. and J. Mac'arlane, 1; K. B. Fergnsson, 2; W. Cowan, 3 Cow with two cf har progeny—K. B. Fergasson, 1; W. Cowan, 2 Champion bull—K. B. Fergueson, Ayrshire King Champion cow—A. and J. Macfarlano, Queen of tho West SHORTHORNS. Ball, three years or over, 7 entries E. Menlove, Oxford's Rom Dake. 1 ; John Deans, Gnnterstone'a Florist IV, 2; W. Gabble, May Duke. 3 Bull, two years old, 4 entries—John Reid, Duke of Glenroy 11, 1; John Deans, Gunteratone's Summerton, 2; I). T. Shand, Snmmerton's Duke, 3 Bull, yearling, 7 entries John Reid, Winsome Dnke. IV, 1; E. Menlove, 2 and 3 Cow, four years or over, 3 entries—John Dean?, Flower of Brunswick, 1; E. Menlove, Coax XXIV, 2; John Reid, Bed Hose of Oxford 111, 3 Heifer, three yetvs old, 3 entries—John Deans, 1 and 2 ; John Reid, 3 Heifer, two years old, 5 entries—John Deacs, 1 and 2 ; John Beid, 3 Heifer, yearling, 3 entries—John Reid, 1 ; H. Menlove, 2 and 3 Champion bull, any age —E. Menlove, Oxford's hoan Dako Champion cow or heifor, any age—John Deans Sheep, MET.ISOS (strong cambing), Bam, 4-tooth or op war da, 2 entries—J. Borton, 1 i!am, 2-tooth or under, 3 entries-—J. Borton, 1 and 2 ;

Two rams. 2-too'.h or under, 2 entries— J. Bortrn. I ard 2

Ewe, 4-tooth or upwatds, 3 entries — Watson ShennaD, 1; J. Borton, 2 and 3 Two ewes, 2-tooth or under, 2 entries—J. Borton, I and 2 Champion certificate for beat ram of any age—J. Birton Champion certificate £;r beat ewe of any age—Watson Shennan LEICiSTBH Bam, 4-tooth or over. 21 entries—John M'Crostie. 1; A. Murdoch (bred by Mr M'Kercher), 2; Hon. M. Holmes, 3; W. Grey, h o and c ham, 2-tcoth or under, 10 entries—John M* rojtie, 1; ft ew Zealand and Australian Land Company, 2 ; A. Murdoch, h c and c Two rams. 2-tooth or under, 13 entries— New Zealand and /> ustralian Land Company, 1 ; Hon. M. Holmes, 2 ; W. Grey, 3, tittle Brothers h c and c '1 wo twes, 4-tooth or over, with Irmb at foot, six entries—Eon. M. Holmes, 1; Murdoch, h o; John M'Croatie, c; New Zealand and Australian land Company, c Kwe, 2-tooth or under, 13 entries—John M'Croatie, 1 and 3 ; W. Grey, 2 ; New Zealand and Australian Land Company, h c and o Two ewes 2-tooth or under,Jll entries— Little Bros., 1; Hon. M. Holmes, 2; N.Z. snd A. h. Co., ho; John M'Crostie, o Ewe, 4-tooth or over, with lamb at foot, 10 entries—Little Brothers, 1; A. Murdoch, hon. certificate; John M'Crostie, commended Ewo, 4-tooth or over, with lamb at foot, 10 entries—Little Bros., 1; Hon, M. Holmes, 2; A. Murdoch, hc; John M'Crostie, o Champion certificate for the best ram of anv age—Jobn M'Crostie Ch»mplon certificate far the best ewe of any age—Little Bros. Boused or Clothed. Ram, 4-tootn or over, 3 entries—Jobn Reld, 1 ; Little Bros, (bred by K. Grieve), 2; do (bred by exhibitor), 3 Bam, 2-tooth or under, 2 entrieß—L'.ttle Bros, (iiochie'). 1; John iieid, 2 Two rams, 2-tooth or under, 2 entries— Little Bros, 1; John Beid, 2 Ewe, 4-tooth or ov3r, with lamb at foot, 3 entries—tittle Bros., 1 and 2 ■, John Reid, h c

Ewa. 2-tooth or under, 2 entries—iitt!e Bros., 1 : Jobn Keid, 2 Two ewes, 2-tooth or under, 2 entries— Littlo Bro3, 1; J. Keid, 2 wo ewes, 4-tooth or over, with lamb at foot, 1 entry—J. Keid, 1 Casmpion certificate for the beet ram of any age—Little Bros Champion certificate for the best ewe of any age—Little Broa LircOLN Bam, 4-tooth or over, 11 entries—Hon. M. Holmes, 1, 2, and h c ; N.Z. and A.L. Co,, 3 Kam, 2-tooth or under, 6 eatrles—Hon. M. Holmes, 1; W. Marris, 2; N.Z, and A.L. Co., 3 Two rami, 2-tooth or under, 4 entries— N.Z, and A.L, Co., 1 and 3; Hon, M, Bolmos, 2 Two ewes, 4-tcoth or over; with lamb at foot, 6 entries—N.Z. and a.h. Co., land 2 ; Hon, M. Hohnea, 3 Ewe, 2-tooth or under, 6 entries—Hon M, Holmes, 1 and 2 ; N.Z. and A.G. Co., 3 Two owe?, 2-tooth or under, 5 entries— Hon M. Holmes, 1; N.Z. and A.L. Co., 2 and 3 Champion certificate for the best ram of any age—Hon M. Holmes Champion certificate for the best ewe of any age—N-Z, tnd A.L. Co. BC'MSEY MARSH. Jud>e—Mr D. M'i.aren, St. Andrews. | Class Stewarda—Messrs J, Allan. G. .Rutherford, G. L. Slee, and J. E. Palmer. Bam, 4-tosth or over, 7 entries—Hon. M. Ho'mca, 1 ; James Fulton, 2 and 3. Bam, 2-tjoth or under, 4 entries—John Reid, 1, 2, and 3. 'I wo rams, 2-tooth or nnder, 2 entries— John Keid, 1 ; James Fulton, 2 Two ewea, 4-tooth or over, with lamb at foot, two entries— John Beid, 1; James Fulton, 2. Two ewes, 2-tooth or under, four entries— John Beid, 1; Hon. M, Holmes, 2 ; James Fulton, 3 Champion csrtificste for the best ram of any age—Hon. M. Holmes Champion certificate for the best ewe of any age—J. Beid Dunedin-, November 29. The judging of draught stock waa proceeded with to-day. Mr P. Mangan'a British Lion was placed firat la the clasa for all-aged entirea.