SOUTHLAND A. AND P. SOCIETY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17547, 12 February 1919, Page 6

SOUTHLAND A. AND P. SOCIETY

SUMMER SHOW. (From Oun Special Repoktek.) INVERCARGILL, February 11. The Southland A. and P. Society's fiftysecond annual Summor Show was opened to-day. Tho weather was dull and threatening, but mild. The ground was in excellent order, presenting a veritable picture. There was a slight falling off in the entries compared with last year, tho principal decrease being in horses and sheep. ' The judging of tho sheep was not commenced until some time after tho hour fixed, but when a start was mado fairly good progress was achieved. Competition was, as is usually the case, keen, and tho judges had no oasy task in deciding the comparative merits of the exhibits. Border Leicester s were judged by Mr John J. M'Crostie (Waikaia), who considered them a very good section, _ the young sheep especially being strong in point of quality. Unfortunately a "good many entries in the catalogue were not. forward, Mr T. S. Little's entries being noticeable by their absence. Mr W. Kennedy (Otautau) beat Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana) for first place in aged rams, but in the class for rams over 20 and under 32 months, Mr Anderson exhibited the winner, which was subsequently selected for championship honours, Mr G. P. Johnson (Gore) being second and Mr Kennedy third. Eight entries were forward in the ram lamb class,. Mr John M'Kcrchar (Flemington) securing premier honours with a very promising arrival. Mr Johnston was second and Mr Anderson third. In rams under 20 months, in pair of rams of the same age, and in flock rams Mr Anderson annexed the first prize. The female sections were not so strong in point of quality as the male division. Mr Anderson annexed all the first prizes with the exception of lambs, in which Mr M'Kerchar secured first and second honours. Mr Anderson was awarded championship honours with a nicelyclad ewe, showing considerable character. Mr David Murray (Clydevale) judged the English Leicesters, which were few in number. Mr M'Kerchar was the only entrant with the exception of the class for aged rams, where Mr Kennedy scored. There was keen competition in some of tho Romney Marsh classes. The trustees oi the late Mr T. L. Barnhill (Castlerock), Mr R. J. Anderson, Mr D. Murray (Clydevale), and Mr W. Kennedy were the principal exhibitors, and the first-named was the most successful. In aged rams, Mr Barnhill's estate defeated Mr Kennedy, and subsequently annexed the championship. Mr Herbert Beer (Mossburn) succumbed to tho superior sheep entered by Mr Kennedy. Mr Anderson took both, the red and tho blue tickets in the class for rams over 29 and under 30 months, Mi 1 Barnhill's estate being third. The same exhibitor also won first prize in the ram lamb' class, fwith Mr Anderson second and Mr W. D. Hunt (Waikiwi) third. In hogget rams Mr Anderson had matters all bis own way, Mr Murray being a good second. Knapdale Estate was the only exhibitor of flock rams, and was awarded the red tickets. In the ewe section the Barnhill Estate was the most successful exhibitor, gaining all the first prizes with the exception of that far pen of two ewes, 20 months and over, with lambs at foot, wihere Mr Anderson, the only exhibitor, gained first and second honours. The Lincoln section was poorly represented, Messrs G. P. Johnston (Gore) and W. Kennedy (Otautau) being the only exhibitors. The former was the more successful

Mr Kennedy had matters all his own way in Shropshire Downs, and secured all tho tickets and both championships. In Southdowns the competition was confined to entries from the flocks of Messrs T. A. Stephens (Wright's Bush) and Wm. Kennedy (Otautau), and Ithq animals forward were few in number. In the class for pen of two ewes, 20 months and over, the entry of Mr Stephens was disqualified because it was dry. Mr Kennedy's ram was a typical Southdown.

Mr D. Murray judged the Cbrriedales. Tho pen of two ewes, 20 months or over, were first-class, and the judge spoke highly of the champion because of its character. Mr G. T. Pulley (Glenham) is to be congratulated on having such a fine specimen of the breed. The entries in this class were disappointingly small, and would almost indicate that the breed is not as popular in Southland as it once promised to be.

Mr Kennedy (Otautau) was the only exhibitor of crossbrcds, but tho animals shown were a credit to the breeder, and would have distinguished themselves in the best of company. His pen of three ewes, 20 months and over, with lambs at foot, were described by the judge (Mr D. Murray) as good big sheep. They showed a good dash of Romney. In tho pen of three strong wool ew-es Mr Murray said the only entry was not even in wool or type, but was well grown. The pen of three fine wool owes showed an even type of wop], and in the judges's opinion they would inalce good breeding ewes. Mr Kennedy was the principal exhibitor of fat sheep, and gained most of the prizes, although Messrs Henderson Bros. (K6nninglon) ran him close in some classes, and defeated him in one class. In the class for 10 freezing lambs, Messrs Henderson Bros, took first and second honours, and Mr Kennedy third. In the pen for five freezing lambs, both these exhibitors tried conclusions, and Mr Kennedy won. The exhibition of cattle was barely equal to. that of late years, and some of the milking cows in each of the sections did not show that. bloom of condition which is seen at the ordinary December shows of this association. The competition was keen in all sections with the exception of Polled Angus, in which Mr Ben Ward was the only exhibitor. Mr W. B. Cunningham fßrookside) was set down to judge tho Polled Angus and Shorthorns, but he did not arrive until late in the and Mr T. Ayson (Wyndham) judged the former. Tho Shorthorn classes were judged by Mr Cunningham, but he did not complete his task until late in tho day. No Herefords v.oro forwarded.

Mr Ben Ward's Polled Angus cows were a good lot, true to type and well shown. Mr Thomas Lewis .(North-East Valley) judged the Ayrshire cows, and he was well pleased with the classes that came before him. As usual, Messrs Rankin Bros (Underwood) "held a very strong hand, and won in three-year-old, two-year-old in milk, and. yearling heifers, their young stock specially appealing to the judge. iUlan Gait (West Plains) won in tho class for cows in milk, which the judge said were the best of the kind he had seen in tho dominion. Messrs Rankin Bros, were second and third; and two other cows from the samo herd were commended, one of them, under Mr Ayson's judging : n the dairying class, being afterwards selected as the cow or heifer showing tha best milking qualities, any breed (pure or crossbred). In the i_lass for cow and two of her progeny, Mr A. W. Rodger (Invercargill) won wiih his imported cow and Mr H. S'. Irving (Roslyn Bush) won in the dry two-year-old heifers.

The Friesians were judged by Mr M. Leit'i (Woodlands), who said the female classes were good, and fully up to the aver age standard seen at this show. The cow classes were good, but he thought better animals had been seen in previous years. The heifers were more than a good average lot, unci the champion—Mr W. D. Hunt's winning three-year-old—was an extra good one, with a splendidly square udder, which she ctiries well. She was not entirely without fault, but could bo termed a nice ani mal, and would bo difficult to beat. The best class of the section was a group of a bull and four females, in which Mr Hunt was only exhibitor, and liis group wils headed by Bainfield Model. This exhibitor was representee] in nearly every class, and won in the dry cow or heifer "(three years and upwards), heifer (three years) m milkdry two-jear-old heifer, yearling heifer, cow and two of her progeny, and bull and four progeny classes: Mr Johnston Wyllie (Edencklc) won in the classes for cow in milk and two-year-old heifer in_ milk. Mr N. E. -Leighton was also an exhibitor. The crossbreds and milkers were a fairiv good section, and were judged by Mr Thos. Ayson (Wyndham). In cow or heifer in milk, Mr R. M'Cnllum (South won with a very good cow. The two-yeax-old heifer class, was won by Mr N. E. Leighton (Lochicl), the exhibits being all low in condition. In the yearling "class there were a very good lot forward, and the first and second prize-winnerd were both a Holstein-cross from Mr Lei™hton's herd. Mr M'Callum had no opposition in the cottar's cow class. The class for cow or heifer in milk and showing the best milking qualities produced a very fine ring, all the leading breeds being ■ well represented. The honours finally went to Messrs Rankin Bros.' two Ayrshire cows (first and second), and Mr Johnston WylKe's Friesian cow in third place.

The Shorthorn cows and heifers were a specially good section. There were nine entries in the class for cow in milk, in which Mr John Nixon (Killinchy, Canterbury) won, with . Messrs G. Anderson and Sons (Wright's Bushj second and Mr W. Wad dell (Waifcaka Valley) third. In dry cows, Mr Waddell defeated Mr Nixon. and in the class for cow dry or in milk Mr Waddell also took the rod ticket, with Messrs Anderson and Sons second and Mr Nixon third. In the two classes for three-year-old heifers Mr Nixon was awarded the principal honours. Mr D. Murray (Clydevale), Knapdale Estate, and Messrs Anderson and Sons wera

his opponents. Enapdalo Estate "won in two-iear-old heifers -with Golden Queen, Nixon being 9ecoqd with Dowdrop the GVTI. _ The yearling hoifera were a magnificent ring, 11 entries facing the judge. Mr Nixon was awarded the red ticket and ICnapdalo Estato the blue. Mr James King (Blackmount) was the only entrant in Herefords, his exhibit being a cow in milk, which gained premier honours. Tho Ayrshire bulls were a good lot, though riot numerous. Mr James Henderson (Glenham) won the championship with l-romier of Haydowns, Mr A. W. Rodger being second in this class with Birchwood Exchange. Messrs. Rankin Bros, scored in two-year-old bulls, Mr D. C. M'Kenzie (Glenham) being second, and Mr Allan txalfc (West Plains) third. In yearling 1 bulls Messrs Rankin Bros, defeated Mr In a rin of six.

The champion Friesian bull was Mr Hunt's Bain field Model, and the champion Jersey bull Mr D. C. M r Kenzio r s Lord Fox. Some good fat stock were shown, Mr R. Dodds (Charlton) winning with his monster bullock in the class for bullock any ago, Messrs Henderson Bros, being second, and Mr T. Ayson (Wyndham) third. In three-year-old bullocks Mr Ayson waa first, Mr James King (Blackmount) second, and Mr Thomas Golden_ (Fortrose) third. Some interesting jumping events were trot off during the afternoon, the display being moderate.