BLUESKIN SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18761, 15 January 1923, Page 9

BLUESKIN SHOW

A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. The Blueskin A. and P. Society held its fifty-fifth annual show at. \V;.itati on Saturday. The weather conditions for the event turned out to be good, but, as the indications in the morning were otherwise, the attendance was smaller than on some previous occasions, tho gate receipts amounting to £22 odd as against £29 10s last year. Another factor that doubtless affected tho attendance was tho non-stoppage of the second express at Waitati. The Railway

Department has usually fallen in with tho society’s request to stop this train in the past, and over 100 people have on occasion made the trip from Dunedin. But this year, for reasons probably best known to itself, the decartmont would not agree to have the train stopped. In other directions the show was a decided success, both from tho point of view of the numerical sirength and the quality of the exhibits. Tho entries exceeded those for 1922 by over 100, numbering close on 400—-a total that must be considered as eminently satisfactory when it is remembered that the show is one practically confined to horses'

and cattle. _ In a dairying district jt must bo expected that the cattle section will bo particularly strong, and some fine animals wore shown. The Ayrshire class were very prominent and the quality pleased the judge well. Both the champion cow and the champion bull were owned by Mr P. Ireland. The male had plenty of size and quality, but was inclined to lack constitution. The cow was a big animal, showing good dairying qualities and a strong constitution. Mr D. Reid’s throe-year-old heifer struck, the judge as an animal that might take the championship in another year. A promising two-year-old was also shown in Mr 0. Crawford’s heifer. The younger sections were all patronised by very fair specimens, and in the other classes the standard was satisfactory. An exhibit of interest was that of calves shown by

children under 16 years, the number (14) justifying the committee in its enterprise. The horses were present, in numbers that were scarcely expected, and the quality, especially in tho light classes, was exceedingly good. The hacks, especially, were of a quality not often seen at. a small show. The list hacks, of which there were 17, made a striking ring, and the judge had no easy job in making a decision. Mr C. Driver’s mare, which secured the first prize, was an animal full of life and action, which should take a lot of beating elsewhere. Mr D. R. Smaill possesses a good animal in the three-vear-old colt, which took second place. A little on the green side yet, it should prove a doughty opponent in another year. Two Shetland ponies, enhibited by Captain Hankey, were warm favourites with the crowd, the diminutive 'entire, standing only two foot four inches, being an object of special interest. The secretary (Mr P. Briscoe), treasurer (Mr T. Brown), and the other officials worked hard to make the show the success it nroved. Following is the prize list:— CATTLE. Ayrshire s. Judge : Mr C. J. Cowan (Kai Ora), assisted by Mr J. M'Gregor (North-East Valley). Bull, three years (three entries) —P. Ireland 1, G. Pox 2, J. W. Lament 3. Bull, two years (two entries) —J, \V. Lament 1, C. Jewell 2. Bull, one year (two entries)— 0. Crawford 1, -P. Ireland 2. Cow, four years, in milk (eleven entries; —P. Ireland 1, J. W. Lament 2, O. Crawford 3. Heifer, three years, in milk (six entries) —D. Eeid 1,2, and v h c, P. Ireland 3. Heifer, two years, in milk (four entries) —O. Crawford 1, P. Ireland 2 and 3. Heifer, three years, dry (five entries)—G. Ford 1, P. Ireland 2, D. Eeid 3. Heifer, one year (twelve entries) —D. Ecid 1, O. Crawford. 2, J. Millar 3. Heifer, two years, dry (six entries) —O. Crawford 1, P. Ireland 2 and 3. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor (eight entries) — P. Ireland 1, D. Reid 2, J. W. Lament 3. Cow, any age, with two progeny (three entries) —P. Ireland 1 and 2, D. Eeid 3. Champion bull—P. Ireland. Champion cow —P. Ireland.

Jerseys, Friesians, Shorthorns, and Red Polled.

Judge: Mr J. Hellyer (North-East Harbour). Jerseys; Bull, on© year (three entries)—J. E. Scott 1, W. Reid 2, H. V. Hankey 3. Cow, three years (four entries) —W. Eeid 1, F. W. Driscoll 2, J. R. Scott 3. Heifer, two years (five entries)—F. W. Driscoll 1, J. R. Scott 2, W. Eeid 3. Heifer, one year (four entries) —W. Reid 1 and 3, J. E. Scott 2.

Friesians. —Bull, two years (three entries) ■ —H. Bland 1, J. Baird 2, M. C. Wilkinson 3. Bull, ono year (one entry)—T. Hewitt 1, Cow, three years (two entries)—T. Hewitt 1 and 2. Heifer, two years (two entries) — T. Hewitt 1 and 2. Heifer, one year (three entries) —A. Leyden 1, T. Hewitt 2 and 3. Red Polls.—Heifer, one year (one entry)— A. Clark 1. Cottar’s cow (five entries) — W. R. Wilson 1, A. Millar 2, J. Low 3. Best type of dairy cow or heifer, any breed (ten entries)—D. Eeid 1, O. Crawford 2. P. Ireland 3. Calves, under six months, eligible for boys and girls under 1C (fourteen entries) —M. Schmcltz 1, A. Ferguson 2, R, Mitchell 3. C. Baird 4, J. Clark 5. Pair of cows fit for dairy purposes (five entries) —P. Ireland 1, F. W. Driscoll 2, D. Ecid 3. Pair three-year-old heifers (two entries) —D. Reid 1, P. Ireland 2. Pair two-year-old heifers (two entries) —P. Ireland 1, W. Reid 2. Pair one-year heifers (two entries)—©. Crawford 1, D. Reid 2.

Crossbreds. Judge: Mr W. Lindsay (Allanton).. Cow, in milk, four years (four entries) — G. Townsend 1, W. R. Wilson 2, M. C. Wilkinson 3. Dry cow, in calf, four years (two entries)—J. Low 1, M. Beasley 2. Three-year-old heifer, dry or in calf (one entry)—K. B. Ferguson 1. Heifer, two years, in milk (one entry)—M. C. Wilkinson 1, Heifer, two years, dry (one entry)—K. B. Ferguson 1. Heifer, ono year (one entry)—M. Beasley 1. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor (three entries) —K. B. Ferguson 1 and 2, Mi. C. Wilkinson 3. DOGS. Judges: Messrs W. Lindsay and D. Sutherland.

Smooth collie dog (two entries) —J. R. Scott 1. Hough collie dog (four entries)— J. R. Scott 1, D. Sellwood 2. Bearded Collie dog (one entry)—H. Fisher. HORSES. Draughts. Judge; Mr J. W. Blair (Outran:). Entire, one year (two entries) —G. Fox 1, A. Clark 2. Filly, two years (two entries)— Kej non Bros. 1, A. Clark 2. ‘ Gelding or filly, one year (one entry)—J. M. Smith 1. Yearling colt by Pride of Hawksbury, bred by exhibitor (one entry)—A. Clark 1. Dry mare, four years (four entries) —Kenyon Bros. 1,2, and 3. Filly, three years (four entries) —J. M. Smith 1, Kenyon Bros. 2 and 3. Gelding, three years (one entry)—J. M. Smith 1. Gelding, four years (three entries) —J. M. Smith 1, Kenyon Bros. 2 ,D. li. Taylor 3. Pair of horses, three years, suitable for farming purposes (four entries) —J. M. Smith 1, Kenyon Bros. 2 and 3. Three-horse team, three years, suitable for farming purposes (three entries) —J. ,M. Smith 1, Kenyon Bios. 2 and 3. Brood ifiare, with two progeny (one entry)—Kenyon Bros. 1. Best mare or filly—J. M. Smith. Best entire —J. M. Smith. (This award includes the Clydesdale Society’s medal). Horse suitable for general farm work, not exceeding Bcwt (seven entries) —T. and F. Co. 1, \V. Reid

2, M. Prydo 3. Spring-cart horse, up to lOcwt. (eight entries) —W. Reid 1, R. Kinnaird 2, M. Prydo 3. Spring-cart horse, over lOcwt and up to loewt (four entries) — Kenyon Bros. 1, C. Berryman 2, H. V. Hankey 3. Spring-dray horse, between 15 and 20cwt. (tv/o entries) —D. H. Taylor 1. Best spring-cart horse on ground—J. Kinnaird. Hackneys and Thoroughbreds. Judge; Mr John Sheehy (Miller’s Flat). Dry mare or filly, three years (two entries) —J. A. Dodds 1. Entire roadster, three years (one entry)—J. M'Kewen 1. Two-year hackney (two entries) —K. B. Ferguson 1, D. O’Connell 2. Yearling hackney (two entries) —D. O’Connell 1, J. Wilson 2. Hack, 14 stone (six entries) —F. J. Conn 1, 11. Brunton 2, W. Aitcheson 3. Hack, up to 11 stone (17 entries)—C. Driver 1, D. R. Smaill 2, J. Lloyd 3. Cob, It to 15 hands (seven entries) —D. R. Smaill 1, G. Reid 2, G. Karetai 3. Mounted riflo mare or gelding (11 entries) —C. Driver 1, R. Brunton 2, G. Karetai 3. Lady’s hack, to bo ridden by a lady (12 entries) —J. Lloyd 1, J. Smaill 2, F. J. Conn 3. Best lady rider (five entries) —Miss V. Charlton 1, ■ Miss M'Leod 2. Beat

lady’s hack, to be ridden by a lady (seven entries) —J. Lloyd 1, F. J. Conn 2, C. Driver 3. Lady’s hack, owned between Normanby and Palmerston (eight entries)—J. Lloyd 1, C. Driver 2, G. Reid 3. Buggy horse or mare (nine entries) —J. Lloyd 1, M. Pryde 2, M. Campbell 3. Dog-cart horse or mare, in harness (eight entries) —W. Aitches-n 1, F. J. Conn 2, G. Karetai 3. Pony, 13 to 14 hands (six entries) —A. C. Inglis 1, D. Fitchett 2, A. Ferguson 3. Pony stallion, under 14 hands (onb entry)—H. V. Hankey 1. Pony, 12 hands and under 13 hands, to bo ridden (three entries) —C. M’Curdy 1, J. Aitcheson 2, D. Fitchett 3. Pony, up to 12 hands, to be ridden (three entries)— Mrs Stevenson 1, H. V. Hankey 2 and 3. Pony, 13 to 14 bands, driven (four entries) — A. C. Inglis 1, A. Ferguson 2, A. Clark 3. Pony, between 13 and 14 hands, driven (three entries) —J. Aitcheson 1, C. M'Curdy 2, Dr Batchelor 3. Pony, 12 hands, driven

(one entry)—H. V. Hankey 1. Beet boy rider, 12 years (six entries) —Tom O'Connell 1, J. M'Cnrdy 2, Edward Williamson 3. Best girl rider, 12 years (five entries) —D. Fitcbett 1, Nancy Orbell' 2, Molly O'Connell 3.

COMPETITIONS. Judge; Mr T. Paterson (Dunedin). Hunter (five cntiies) —R. Brunton 1, F. Conn 2, D. Robertson 3. Pony high jump (six entries) —J Brunton 1, J. Aitohcson 2. Jump over hurdles (six entries) —R, Brunton 1, T. Dalziol 2, D. Robertson 3. High jump (four entries)—!’ Dalziol 1 and 3 (sft), R. Brunton 2. Bland Cup, for It stone hacks over 3ft Gin hurdles (three entries) R. Brunton 1, T. Dalziol 2, D. Robertson 3 (cup now v.-on outright by Mr Biunton).