WINTON SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17531, 24 January 1919, Page 8

WINTON SHOW

(Fnoi£ Oun Special RuroßTEa.) INVEROAIIGILL, January 22. Tho Southland show season was ushored in to-day by holding tho sixth annual show under tho auspices of tho Wintou A. and P. Association. Heavy rain ieil on Tuesday and early on Wednesday morning, but it fairod before 7 a.m. today, though some showers fell about inid-day, whicli militated greatly against the attendance. T|ie Bum oi" £50 Is 9d was taken at tho gates, which 16s less than last year. The entries showed a marked falling off, but this was attributed almost solely to the postponement of the show from tho usual data in November on account of the iniluenza epidemic. The total entries in 1917 wero 520, as compared with 464 on this occasion. The decrease, however, jb not so serious as would appear at tho first g-laace, as the principal drop 'is hi the dairy produce and baking sections, the figures being 80, as compared with 146 at tho last show. There was a falling off in horses, principally roadsters α-nd trottere .amounting to 20. Cattle and eheop, on the other hand, showed a decided increase. There -were 50 entries in draught horses, as compared with 54- at tho "last show. Only three stallions were forward, two in the aged class and one in the three-year-olds. Mr F. Anderson's imported horse Morocco beat Mr J. A. Weir's British Consul, also imported, in tho aged class, and Mr T. Cosgrove's dommion-bred horse Winton, sired by Baron Kinappie, was the only entry in the three-year-olds, and was awarded tho male championship. Brood mares were a good section. Mr Walter Blakie and Mr Duncan M'Oalhim were tho principal exhibitors, and unfortunately the latter withdrew all his entries when the sixth class wa3 reached, owing to the judge (Mr W. Dickie, of Mataura) awarding first prize to Mr Blakie in the class for brood mare and two of her progeny, one of the progeny being a foal at foot, which Mr M'Calhim contended was ineligible. In brood mares Mr M'Callum beat Mr Blakie, the latter takin~ second and third prizes. When Mr M'Callnm withdrew in tho progeny class, Mr Blakie was the sole exhibitor, and annexed tho red ticket. In dry mares Mr Blakie was again the sole exhibitor, this entry being subsequently;selected for tiie championship female division.

Mr W. Kennedy wag the only exhibitor of three-year-old filliea,. and annexed the red ticket. There were five entries of two-year fillies, Mr D. Wisharfc's Rose of Scotland being selected for premier honours, with Mr Blakie second, and Mr John Mac Donald third. In yearling- fillies, Mr Blakie beat Mr Kennedy. In the remainder of the elaeses Mr -Blakie conquered all opposition, and annexed tho principal awards in tho working teams. -Mr Blakio had easy wins, except in the working teams, for a pair of iiorses. where Mr John A. Cowio beat him for first place. In the spring van, milk .carl horse (up to 15cwt), and best turn-out, Mr Geo, Bane had no opposition, and won the three first prizes. Mr llobt. Jamieson took tho red ticket in the class for milk cart horse (up ; to lOcwt).

Mr Blakie, in addition to winning nine firsts and both championship!), gainwl uie cup for most points in. the section, and the special for the best geldnig. The light horse classes were judged by Mr Alex. Campbell, of Milton. Only two stallions wero, forward—one two-year-old and ono yearling. Mr H. V. Blee's Pallas was in the lonner class, the yearling being the property of Mr J. G. Emslie, and both gained premier honours. In brood mares Mr H. Cunningham's Miss Sylvia was decorated with the champion ribbon. In tho class for mare or filly Mr J. G. Beck's Cloud defeated Mr H. Cunningham's Matilda for first place, Mr J. Wright's Gay Lady being third. In two-year old fillies Mr H. Cunningham's entry, whioh claims Buff Gauntlet as his sire, beat Mr Wright's entry.

The trotting horses wero not numerous, Mr W. V. Wilson gained the male championship witli his entry, and Mr Andtew Stevens got a similar distinction with, hie brood mare. The roadsters were a good section in point of quality, though not so numerous as at the last show. Mr W. Kennedy won in the 13-stone hacks, Mr D. C. M'Kenzie (Glenham) being second. Mr Andrew Cartwright, of Spar Bush, took the first honours in 11-stono hacks, with Mr Kennedy second. Mr M'Kenzie again won with his cob. Mr W. Blakie taking second. Thero were some good ponies , on exhibition, Miss Graoie Cole taking first prize. Mr D C won in the class for troop horses with b. blaok mare, Princess, Mr Korwiedy being second, and Mr T. lit. Mac Lean third.

In the lady's hack class Mr Kennedy defeated Mr J. G. Beck for first place, Mr MacLcan being third. Miss Fisher was adjudged the best lady rider, with Mrs Beck second.

Mr W. H. Weir won in., harness ponies with Daisy. In the 15 hands harness class, Mr Kenrc-dy was allotted the red ticket, with Mr A. Stevens second and Mr M'Lean third. Unquestionably the best harness horse- on the ground was an exceedingly smart-stepping grey shown by Mr James Lillico, of Northopo Estate, called The Little One. This mare, which was bred in Canterbury, beat the champion harness horse of that provinco two years ago. Today she won the 15 hands class of seven entries, Mr W. .F. North's Masher being second and Mr Andrew Cartwright's entry third. Mr Kennedy had no opposition in the dog-cart class, and took the red ticket. Mr LiOico's grey had an easy win in the class for the tidiest turnout, Mr Cartwright being second and Mr North third. The cattle were an exceptionally good section, and some tip-top 1 stock was shown, especially in the Friesiari classes, where the entries were unfortunately n<jt so numerous as last year. Mr Ales. Anderson, Mr W. A. Oox, and the Enterprise Company were t,he principal exhibitors of Shorthorns, 'the former winning the male championship, and the Enterprise Company gaining a similar distinction in the female division. The Enterprise Company won five first prizes and three seconds. In Ayrshires Rankm Bros, and Mr Allan Gait were the oniy exhibitors. The former won eachi championship and six first prizes, and Mr Gait accounted for the other first, which he gained with a dry cow which had calved two hours before entering the i ring. Mr W. D. Hunt was the principal exhibitor of Friesians, and gained most of the prizes, notwithstanding that the best of his oous were not exhibited owing to being under the offitial test. He gained the fema'e championship with Westmcre Princess, and the male championship >vith Bamfield Model, who, although only a three-year-old, has a highly creditable show record. The other two bulls exhibited were bred by Mr Hiuit, first honours going to Mr N, E. Leighton's entry. Mr W. S. Fleming was allotted the awards in the Jersey section, which has increased from 14 to 23 since last show. Some excellent quality animals were shown. The champion ribbon for females went to Mr D. Wishart's Maid of Trcntham, and Mr D. C. M'Kenzio (Glenham) gamed'the male championship with Lord Fox, by Darky Fox, a worthy son of a worthy siro. The other prominent prize-takers in this section were Mr Titos. Norman and Mr N. Moore. In tho crossbred section. Mr N. E. Leighton, Mr Allan, Mr Gait, tho Enterprise Company, and Mr C J. Corcoran were the principal exhibitors. . The five guinea cup for the best type of milk cow, all classes included, was won by Rankin Brob. Tho sheep were quite an exhibition in themselves, although the competition was very much restricted in many classes. Mr Gordon D. M'Kercher, of Woodlands/ judged the Border Leicesters. Mr R. J. Anderson and Mr W. Konnedy were tho successful exhibitors, tho former gaining the championship in ewes, and the latter in rams. Mr Anderson gained eight firsts, and Mr Kennedy one first. Mr Carnegy Gardner, of Clifden, judged the Romneys, in which Mr Anderson and Mr Kennedy were tho only exhibitors. The former gained fivo firsta and the championship in ewes, and the latter two firsts and tho male championship. Mr W. and Mr W Swale divided the honours in Shrop(ihires, but in Southdowns and English Leicestexs Mr Kennedy was the- only exhibitor. In crossbreds Mr Kennedy and the Enterprise Cbmpapy were the only exhibitors. •

There was keen competition in mast of the fat sheep and lamb classes, the princrjal successful exhibitors being Mr R. S. Swr.le and Mt "W. Kennedy.

The dairy produce was judged by Mr Alexander Milne, the Government grader. In factory -made cheese Mr Thomas King was placed first, and Mr M. Watson second and third. In farm cheese Mrs H. MacDonald was firat, the same exhibitor gaining- a similar distinction in the fresh and powdered butter classes, with MjVts Gill second. In the salt butter class Miss Gill was first, and Mrs W. A. Gill second, and in separator Mrs J. G. Haslett gained the red tfesket. In tho class for farm butter (fresh). Miss Turnbull Rained first honours, with Miss and Mrs- Gill second and third respectively. Mrs Gill took both firsts and Miss Gill both seconds in farm butter powdered, and Gait. Thero were large entries in most of the baking classes, which wore judged by Miss M. Fleming, of In-vot-cargilL The most successful exhibitors wero Mcsdamos H. M'Lcod, James Ryan Thomrs Helm, and W* A. Gill '

Mr John Scully won in hams, and Misa Joan M'Dougall in bacon. k°™. e e°°d sheep dogs were on exhibition; Mr x nomas Prcndergnet, of Wallacetown, was the mdgo. Mr W. M'Kcmio won in both rough and smooth collies with imported dogs. M,. ,P L |T p attinson was firsfc m .the olass for smooth collie bitrah, and a l • Klns ' first for beaded collie dog. A numbar of oompetitiona wore held lato m tho afternoon.

Tho Winton Brass Band played a number of selections.