TAIERI POULTRY SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17039, 25 June 1917, Page 6

TAIERI POULTRY SOCIETY.

TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL SHOW. The Taiori i'oultry Society held its twentyeighth annual show at Mosgiel on Saturday in fine weather. The show could only bo classed as a local one this year, as there were very few outsido entries. While tho entry was not up to the average, the class of birds was good, tho exhibits of silver Wyandottes deserving special mention. Tho white Leghorn pullets in the utility Classes were also good birds. Tho secretary (Mr W. E. M'Lcan) had all arrangements very complete. There wero four entries in Plymouth Rocks, Mr John Paul and tho Miaees Imrio dividing the prizes. Only three fanciers had entries in Minorcas, spread over a like number of classes. Tho lirst prize-winners were Messrs W. M'Leod then), H. Miller (cockerel), and B. M'Cunn (pullet). Messrs T. H. Dalton and J. M'Gettigan divided all th-> honours in Rhode Island Reds. Messrs J. B. White and P. Oarolin (both of Dunedin) were the exhibitors in silver Wyandottes. The former won three firsts, tw6 specials, and a second; while the latter secured one first, one second, one third, and a special. Mr L. G. Marwick won first for black Orpington hen . and second for black cockerel; Mr A. Murdoh fust for black cockerel; Mr J. M'Gettigan first for buff hen; and Mr R. Renton iirat for buff cockerel. Mr S. Turnbull's exhibit was placed first for crossbrede and Mr. T. Croz:or's second. Mr R. Smsaton won both the selling classes —any variety cock or cockerel. The. first prize-winners in bantam classes were: Miss Marion Imrio and μ-bsts T. A. Brown, John Imrie, and John Clark.

a. litre was large competition in most of tho utility classes, and some fine birds were on exhibition. , Mr S. C. Rusbatch gave a silver cup to the exhibitor gaming the most pointe in the utility (light) classes. Mr R. H. Thomson gained 10 points under this heading, with Mr Lewis Walton (6 points) lunner-up. Messrs Philip Bros, won tho society's special jjrize oi £2 2s for heavy broeding pen, utility section. Mr R. H. Thomson won first and_ special in any variety heavy pullet, in. white Leghorn cockerel, in white Leghorn pullet, and in the selling class. He also secured second and special in white Leghorn pullet, .white Leghorn hen, and light breeding pen. Messrs Philip J3ros. won the first prizes in breeding pen (heavy) and any variety heavy cockerel. Mr R. Smeaton secured a second and third in the selling classes, a third and special in white Leghorn cockerel, and in light breeding pen. Mr J. B. White won tho breeding pen (light) section, and second in the breeding pen (_ heavy). Mr H. M'Leod got first and special and second for any variety heavy hen. Mr Lewis Walton's white Leghorn cock was placed first, and awarded a special. The same exhibitor got second and special for white Leghorn cockerel, and third for white Leghorn hen. Mr A. Pedofsky was first for white Leghorn hen. Messrs Smart Bros, received a third and special and a highly commended certificate for white Leghorn pullets. Mr S. O. Rusbatch got second and special for white Leghorn cock and h.c. for white Leghorn cockerel. Mr James Thomson, jun., was highly commended for his breeding pen (light) exhibit. Mr P. L. Brown was second in any variety heavy pullet, and L. G. Marwick third in white Leghorn cock. The entry in ducks was fair, and competion better than in some of the poultry classes. The principal prize-takers were Mr L. G. Marwick, Mrs R. Sinclair, and Mr A. Murdoch.

The only entries in pigeons were in boys' classes, and Master Ernest Roberts secured all the first prizes. Messrs G. Gourlay and Neville Thomson divided all the honours in cage birds. The entry in this section was not a large one. There was good competition in children's pets, with the following results:—£horthaired Ryan 1 and special, Dan Walls 2, Gordon Murdoch 3; bantam, cock or cockerel—Ken. Brown 1 and special, Jack Fogo 2, R. Barratt 3; bantam, hen or pullet—G. H. Magee 1 and special, Billy Brown 2, R Barratt 3; pigeons—Leslie M'Nab 1; rabbit —R. S. "Wodderspoon 1; French rabbit—lan M'Lean; parrot—Jean Reiiton 1, May Renton 2. SPORTING. RA-CIW IN AUSTRALIA. IN THREE STATES. . ! Press Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. SYMTBT, June 24. (Received June 24, at 5.5 p.m.) At the Eosehill races to-daj- the Maiden Juvenile . Stakes (f>i furlongs) resulted:—lmmortelle 1, Concepta 2, Mologa 3. Won by three lengths. Time, 69£ sec. ALBION PARK HANDICAP. BRISBANE, June 24. (Received June 24, at 5.5 p.m.) The Albion Park Handicap (one mile 30 yards) resulted:—Ambccdown 1, Claret King 2, Evcrteanc 3. The winner pat up a remarkable performance. He stumbled on to his nose at rhe start, and lost many lengths, but eventually won by three lengths. Time, 2min 13scc. Y.A.T.C. RACES. MELBOUBHE, June 24. (Received June 24, at 5.5 p.m.). • At the meeting of the Y.A.T.C. at Oaulfield yesterday the principal events resulted: — . TOOLAMBOOX HURDLE RACE. ■"■■ Two miles 64 yards.—Mernnqua 1, Eundoins 2, Gold .fgave 'RICHMOND CUP. One mild' Three furlongs.— Defence 1, Aleconner 2, Vocal-King 3. Won by a . neck. Time, 2mtn 33Jsec ' WANDA STEEPLECHASE. Two miles three fn£ong3 and 80 yarda.—lcon 1, Caibye 2, Highview ~3.

HAWKE'S BAY EACES. (Per Dotted Puess association.)

HAPIEB., June 24. The following weights have botn declared for the Hawke's Bay winter meeting-:— Woodlands Hack Steeplechase. Two mSce. — Czaronus 11.13, Collector 11.8, Bodcnham 10.13, Mciry Jack 10.11, Grey Guard 10.7, Sabrenui 10.7, Sensitive 10.6, Chabaii 10.5, Paramatta 10.5, Eoyal Batro'u 10.4, Kew 10.2, Union Jack 10.0, Surtax 10.0, Gluterino 0.10, Eioatu 9.10, Karwhakahaeri 3.7, Dood a.7, Silver Monarch 9.7, BaiMS 9.7, Glouria 9.7, Tocehy 9.7, Ngaroa 9.7. Whakata Hack Hnrdles. One mile and throequarters.—Want 11.9, ilnlticipal 11.8, Iceberg , 118, Mummer 10.13, Black Heart 10.10, Deeside 10.3, Kohinahina 10.2, Golden Glade 10.1, Colorado 9.13, Jem 9.12, Atuatoro 9.11, Tornea 9.9. Sainton 9.7, Splendldus 9.7, Waitoture 9.6, Zain 0.0. Hawke's Bay Steeplechase. Three mile=.—Braeburn 12.5, Soporifio 11.1, Marton 10.7, Eecord 10.7, Sb Elmn 10.7, Sandy Paul 10.3, Czaronus 10.2, Merry Lad 10.0, Diavolo 10.0, Golden Glow 9.1), Nita 9.7, Jackman 9.7, Fagot 9.7, Burg*ss 9.7, Sabrenui 9.7, Kiro Atu 9.7, Silver Monarch 9.7, Zain 9.7, Glouria 9.7, Surtax 9.7, Kiritea 9.7, St. Bees 9.5, Con 9.3, Maryland 9.2, Mania Park 9.0, Turehon 9.0, Mount Victoria 3.0, Zariila 9.0s Saw} 9.0.

Hawke's Bay Hurdles. Two miles and a-quarter. Bon Beve 11.3, Gladful 11.1, Master Timi 11.0, Kooya 10.13, Leonta 10.8, Sleight of Hand 10.0, Sir Pisher 10.1, Municipal 9.11, Hylans 9.9, Diavstlo 9.4, Kohinahina 9.0, Block Heart 9.0, Atuatoro 9.0.

Winter Hack Handicap. One mile ond a-quar-ter.—Kiltess 11.9, Sir Balph 10.9, Hcxton 10.8, Grand Idea 10.5, Dingle 10.4, linden 10.4, Multive 10.1, Lord Laddo 9.12, Flash Lady 9.10, Maraetotera 9.9, Miw Satlon 9.9, Midnight Star 9.8, Hythread 9.8, Hasfcie 9.8, Bongora 9.5, Glucian 9.3, Golden March 9.0, Oroore 9.0, Manhattan 9.0, Miss Percy 9.0, Crosswords 9.0, Pnparees 9.0, Maorilander 9.0, Eralf 9.0, Belgian Maid 9.0, Bloomine 9.0. Ladies' Bracelet. One mile and a-hatf.—Multiei-pal 12.11, Sleight o£ Hand 13.1, The Summit 12.1, Itonmanta 11.4, Flash Lady 11.4, Midnight. Star 11.2. Hygia 11.1, Tarn 10.7, Maza'.tov 10.7, Vellow-an-d-Biack 10.7. Becetanci Handicap. Sis furlong and a-half.— Parisian Diamond 10.9, Uoumannwhiri 10.9, Marso, 10.4, Sea Lord 10-1. Otara 9.13, Gold Painting 9.12, Opiwia 9.10, Cherry Blossom 9.10, Lady Middleton 9.9, Toki 9.9, Antwerp 9.8. "Fr.docided 9.8, Ardent 9.7, Chillies 9.7, Kin? Ohiara !>.G, Settler 9.5, Zens 9.1, Detroit 9.4, Hyllus 9.2, Rewnno-a 9.2, B'.ack Ada 9.0, Mysteriardi 9.0, Despatch Carrier 9.0, Bio 9.0, Lady Paula 9.0, Bylvan Maid 9.0. Pall Mall 9.0. TTythrcad 9.0, Lord Ainslie 9.0, Sunshade 9.0, My Pal 9.0. STAPIEB. PAEK RACES. (PER UKITRD PJIKSS ASSOCIATIONS . ITAPIEK, June 23. HEANEE HACK HANDICAP. Six furlongs.— 6 Sunshade, 9.0 (Emerson), 1; 2 Hastie, 0.5, 2; 7' Bloomine, 9.0. 3. Aleo started: 3 Tuticom 10-4, I Laav Panla 10.2, 4 Woodlark 9.1, 5 Whitaipiti 9.0. Won by two lengths from the placed horses. Time, lmiu 23 l-sscc. "WAIHOKI HACK HURDLES. One mile and ahslf.—l Iceberg, 10.9, (B. Browne), 1; 5 Colorado, 0.10, 2; 3 St. Bees, 9.3, 3. Also started: II Motiimt 10.10, 9 Doesidc 10.5, 2 Toroa 9.12, 8 Maneia Park 9.3, 12 Sano 9.0, 7 Mount Viotorii 9.0, G Yarilla 9.0, 10 Kniwhakahacce 9.0, .J My Pal 9.0. Won ciirily. Time, 3min 3 WINTER OATS. Seven furlongs.—9 Otara, 9.2 (A. Reid), 1; 2 S«i Lori 9.9. 2: 7 Kint? CSiiara, 9.5, 3. Also started: 12 Marsa 10.6, 8 I/viy Middleton 9.10, 5 Undecided 9.9, 3 Tho Summit 9-7, 1 Sir Balph 9.5, 8 Zeus 9.5, 11 HyEus f1.5, 10 Mysteriarcli 9.0, 4.Black Ada 9.0, 13 ■VTbdkahoki 9.0. Won by a length. Time, Imin 38see. PART STEEPLECHASE. Two miles on i ahali.—7 Collector, 9.7 (Stan Bold.), 1; 5 Samiy Panl, 10.9, 2; 2 Czarontjs, 10.7, 3. Alro starkwi': 1 SoporiXlo 11.9, 3 Hartori 11.0. 4 Menrv L'd 10.9. 6 Jackman 9.9, 8 Silver Monarch 9.7. Won by two lencrths, on.? leneth Ecpsrating second twin third. Time, smin 3(! 2-ssec. TTUNT CLTTB Two milea and a-half.—3 Burgess, 10.11 (O'Conncll), 1; 4 The Miraec, 11.13, 2; 5 Grey Lynn, 10.7. 3. Also started: 1 a-inzn 10.11, 2 Glouria. Won easily. Time, 6min 8 2-sseo.

HtTRDI/ES. One mile and threeqtjertera.—2 Master Timi, 10.5 (R. M'Sevney), 1; 1 Want, 9.10, 2: 3 Black Ileart, 9.0, 3. Also started: 4 Gladfal 11.4. G KoofJi 11.4, 5 Golden Maroh 9.0. Won by two lengths, three lentrtlb Eep»r*Hti; second and third hirsts. Time, 3min 34 1-s=oc.

NT3WSTEA.D HACK. Serei> fm-longs.— s Kilttea, 10.11 CP- Brady"). 1: 8 Hasfcit>, 0.5, 2: 2 Glnefan, 0.2. 3. Al*o started: 7 Grand Idea 10.8, 4 Dingle 10.6. G IJTvicn 10.5, 11 Lord I/idflo 10.!). 1 TTythr«id 0.12. G Jfarnetotara 9.11. 1(\ linsh X/tny 9.11, 3 Eonrora 9.7, 13 Boltrinn Maid 9.0. 9 Pall Kail 9.0. Won by two lengths. Time, lmia »3 l-seeo.