PALMERSTON-WAIHEMO SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19695, 23 January 1926, Page 9

PALMERSTON-WAIHEMO SHOW.

A COMPREHENSIVE DISPLAY. KEEN COMPETITION SHOWN Enthusiasm and competition were not lacking at the Paimertson-Waihemo A. and P. Society’s Show yesterday. The catalogue was more comprehensive than that of almost any other county organisation in Otago. The entries, too, were excellent as regards numbers and quite a good average standard of quality was displayed. Ihe day dawned fine and warm, and there was soon a large crowd of visitors on the show grounds. 'Hie management of details and the judging wore carried out with exceptional despatch and the president (Mr W. B, Galloway), the vice-president (Mr D. J. Ross), with the secretary (Mr A. M‘\A illiam)," and his willing band of stewards and marshals are to be congratulated tor the successful maimer in which the events were got off. . Most sections wore well contested, though in a few, such as the merinos, shorthorns, and draughts, to some extent, one exhibitor scooped the pool. The society greatly missed the exhibits of several well-known breeders in North Otago, such as Mr J. M. Smith, of Kakanui, and Mr J. Birtles, who has recently disposed of his Cherry Farm property. Still, despite a few notable absentees, interest and competition were there, and it can safely be asserted that the Palmerston Show this year has held its own with any of its class in the province. CATTLE. Among the Ayrshires there were some good types. Messrs I). Reid, D. Ireland, and M. Tubman repeated their successes at Waikouaiti and Waitati, with some good anima'S It would appear from the stock shown that there is 100 much close breeding and not enough culling- Instead of a good, high average, there are very good and very bad in the district. The Shorthorn display came from the well-known Bushey Park stud belonging to Mr J. A. Johnstone. This exhibit, though mooting with no opposition, was an asset to the show, as it provided farmers with an opportunity of viewing the latest development in fat cattle raising. All those animals, many of which combined two of the finest strains in Scotland, wore fine specimens of the “baby lieef” type, now in demand all over the world. Short-legged, stock! ly built, with a body almost rectangular in shape and maturing early, these animals and the typo they represent are the class of Shorthorn beef cattle now being adopted all over the world. Otago fanners in general do not appear to have grasped the significance of this trend. The Jerseys were typical of the breed, ami in some oases were particularly good. Mr D. Wright showed some good stuff, and took the majority of the prize-money. The females were a much belter bunch than the males. Messrs Nicolson Bros., of Hampden, wore ngairi the premier black and white exhibitors, and by the quality of their entries de served their successes. Mr T. Hewitt ran a good second, but bis stock did not show the typo and breeding of the .Hampden cattle. Another outstanding exhibit was hat, of Messrs M'Donald and Go., whoso bull wias-so nearly the equal of the Hampden champion that the judge was constrained- to award him a reserve, championship. 1 The fat cattle exhibit was a good criterion of the county’s resources as regards fodder. Tho animals wore particularly well brought out, and wore admirably adapted to tho butchers’ purposes. The crossbred dairy cow section was unaccountably weak, there being but a few stray entries. SHEEP. The sheep pens attracted a good deal of attention and were certainly a feturc of the show. Tho whole of the merino display was provided by Mr George Boss, who sent in a bunch of good sheep, with a few exceptional animals. The majority, however, indicated a failure to realise the necessity for heavy culling, and building up of type. Every lamb should not be kept for ■ the flock. A blemish of any sort should exclude it, as the standard is soon lo vac rod- by a few had specimens. The Corriod.rle section was more or less a triumphal march for the Bushey, Park stud of Mr J. A; Johnston©. -Many of those animals gained championship honours at the Royal Show, and were almost perfect specimens of a breed which is gaining increasing favour as a dual purpose typo among breeders all over New Zealand. These lengthy, low-lovel, deep and wide sheep certainly were a treat to watch. The Ross brothers made a bold bid for honours in these classes, and were not unsuccessful with several outstanding entries. Tho Border Loiccsters were not as promising as some other sections. The characteristics of th© breed wore there to some extent, and in a pronounced degree in some animals, but generally speaking the average quality was lower than it ought to be in a district so eminently suited to sho©p breeding as tho Waihomo Cou n t y. Mr C. F. Overton’s Romney Marsh sheep were worthy of attention. In tho whole of this brooder’s entry was a uniformity of type and constitution that appealed to tho eye. The other outstanding exhibition in these classes was Mr David Rosa, who showed some good animals and ran Mr Overton very oloso far all Ins awards. Tho crossbred sections were scarcely worth}’ of mention, there being about half a dozen. 'There wore some fine fat sheep in the pens coming from the farms of J. Reid, P. J. Callaghan, and the Bushey Park EstatoTIORSES. Unlike most Otago shows this season, the horse display was on the weak side. In the Clydesdale classes, as has been said, there wore some, notable absentees. Tho most successful exhibitor was Mr J. A. Johnstone, of Bushey Park. His Clydesdales were as good as his other entries, and his awards .were well-earned. Tho special prizes and trophies were all annexed by this owner. The standard of quality was' not high, and with the exception of tho Pushoy Park stock, and one or two isolated entries, tho quality could almost be termed weak. Mr D. Ross bad a particularly nice brood mare with foal at foot, while some of tho animals shown by Mr W.' R. Wedge were good. "The thoroughbred sections lacked life. There wore only two animals, and neither was of outstanding merit. The ponies were many, and quite good. This is a section of shows which never seems to diminish. 'This is doubtless due to the enthusiasm of the small fry. Hie liackneys produced some keen competition 'and some good quality. Mrs M‘Kay, Miss Greenslade, and a few others are to be congratulated for the consistency with which they follow up show after show ami keep tje interest in these sections alive. Mrs M'Kay and Mr Dan Ross wore the chief rod ticket winners yesterday. The horseflesh in general was of good quality, though there was a pronounced tail. This seems to bo a common fault in hackney shows. DwS. Waihemo was ever the home of “doggie men,” and the offering of working dogs was a credit to the district. The animals were all hatirtv animals, and of the variety which are worth 10 men to a sheep farmer. Tho judge must have had no easy task separating the winners. POULTRY. The poultry sod ions were not neglected. In live classes there wore sufficient entries to make exhibitors feel they bad not wasted their time showing their birds. Mrs 1). Wilson of Palmerston, took some red tickets.’and Mr R. Bryce won some honours. WOOI,. The wool show was a worthy one, tho stuff displayed being a Hue advertisement for the wool-growing facilities of tho district. This department created, a good deal of interest. . Perhaps the finest exhibit was that of J. Philip, who had some excellent 60-61 merino wool. However, tho standard was very high. DAIRY' PRODUCE. Hie menfolk of the society had plenty of entries forward, but, as is seldom Iho case, the feminine exhibitors were few. The’ butter sections were not keenly contested. though the quality was good. Many sections had no entrants. BAKING. hi the baking sections also tho womenfolk failed to line up to the reputation won by tlie country women of Otago. It is unusual for women’s cookery classes to lack competitors, but this was -more or less the case yesterday. Tho judge, however, was quite pleased with what she saw. though she would have liked a little more competition.

PRIZE LIST. The folkmin gis the prizo^list: CATTLE. AYRSHIRES. Judge; Mr A. Park (Palmerston). Cow. four years and over, in calf or milk. Five entries—D. Mcland X, Walters t, ft ftsrld 3.

Cow, three years, in calf or in milk. One entry—M. Tubman. Heifer, two years old. Sly entries —D. Molaml 1, M. Tubman 2, D. Reid 3. Cow or heifer, two years or over, bred by exhibitor. Rive entries —D. Reid 1, M. Tubman 2, R. Walker 3. Heifer, one year old. Six entries —D. Reid 1 and 2, R. Walker 3. Cow and two of progeny. Two entries —D. Reid 1, R. Walker 2. Bull, three years and upwards. Throe entries—R. AValker 1, D. Ireland 2, G. Fox Bull, one year old. Four entries —D. Reid 1, P. AValker 2 and 3. Champoin bull—P. AValker. Champion cow—D. Ireland. Reserve—M'. Tubman. SHOREHORNS. Judge: Mr J. Blair (Taleri). Cow, four years old and upwards, in calf or milk. Three entreis—J. A. Johnstone 1, 2, and 3. Cow, three years old, in calf or in milk. Two entries—J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old. One entry—J. A. Johnstone. Heifer, one year old. Two entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. Cow and two of progeny. One entry—J. A. Johnstone. Bull, two years old. Two entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2. Bull one year old. Two entries —J. A. Johnstone. Champion bull—J. A. Johnstone Champion cow—J. A. Johnstone. JERSEYS. Judge; Mr It. Hellyer (Dunedin). Cow, four years and over (in calf or in milk). Five entries-D. Wright 1, R. Riddle 2 and 3. Cow, three-years-old (in calf or m milk). Six entries—D. AVright 1, J. A. Johnstone 2 R. Riddle 3. Cow or heifer, two years old or over (bred by exhibitor). One entry—J. Whitfield 1. , Heifer, two years old _ (in calf or in milk). Six entries —D. AVright 1 and 2, J. Whitfield 3 . Heifer, one year old. Six entries —D. AVright 1 and 2., R. Riddle 3 ; Cow and two of progeny Four entries— I). AVright 1, R. Riddlo 2, Bushey Bark Estate 3. _ Bull, three years old and upwards. One entry—D AVright 1. . Bull, one year old. Two entries —D. AVright 1, R. Riddle 2.^ Champion bull —D. Wright. Champion cow—D. AVright. ERIESIANS. Judge: Mr W. Robertson (Middlemarch). Cow, four years old and over (in calf or in milk). Four entries —C. and J. Nicolson (Hampden) 1, T. Hewitt (Goodwood) 2, J. and M. Payne 3. . Cow, throe years old (in calf or m milk). Two entries —C. and J. Nicolsou 1, tHewitt 2 Cow or heifer, two years old or over (bred by exhibitor). Four entries—C and J. Nicolson 1. T. Hewitt 2, M'Donald ana Co. 3. . ... Heifer, two years oid. Six entriesM'Donald and Go. 1 and 3, J. and M. Payne 2. • . Heifer, one year old. Four entries—U. and J. Nicolson 1 and 2 ,T. Hewitt 3. Cow and two of progeny, entries —C. and J. Nicolson 1, 1. Hewitt 2, M'Donald and Co. 3. Bull, three years old. Iwo entries C. and J. Nicolson 1 and 2, T. Hewitt 5. Bull, one year old. One entry M Donald ami Co. 1 „ , ... , Champion bull—C. and J, Nicolson. Reserve chnmpic\i—M'Donald and Co. Champion cow—C. and J. Nicolson. HEREFORD^. Bull, threo years old. One entry—J. Chapman. FAT CATTLE. Judge; Mr J. Grindley (Dunedin). Pair of fat bullocks. One entry—R. Anderson jr our entries—H, O. Neill 1 R, Anderson 2 and 3. Pair of fat cows or heifers. One entry— R, Anderson. „ T Fat cow or heifer. Six entries— if. J. Callaghan 1, R. Anderson 2 and 3. The Society's District Challenge Cup (value £6 6s) to bo won three times before becoming the absolute, property of winnei, was won by J. A. Johnstone. CROSSBREDS. Cow, four years or over (in calf or in milk). Four entries—Mrs J. Wilson 1, R. Riddle. 2 and 3. . Cottar’s oow (in calf or in milk), any breed'. Three entries —Mrs Whitfield 1, Mrs J. Wilson 2, J. Ironside 5. I wo best dairy cows (in milk), any breed. Seven entries —D. Ireland 1. O. and J. Nicolson 2, D. Reid 3. SHEEP. MERINOS. Judge: Mr I. Andrew (Waimate). Ram, four-tooth and over. Four entrie-s-G. Ross 1,2, and 3. Ham, two-tcofch. On© entry—G-. Ross. Pair two-tooth rams. Two entries —G. Ross 1 and 2. Ram lambs. Two entries—G. Roes 1 ind 2. , . Ewe, four-tooth and over. Three entries —G. Ross 1 and 2. Ewe, two-tooth. Two entries—G. Ross 1 and 2. Ewe lamb. Two entries —G. Ross 1 and 2. Pair of ewes, two-tooth. Two entries —■ G Ross 1 and 2. Champnon ram —G. Ross. Champion ewe. —G. Ross. CORRIEDALES. Judge: P. Andrew (Waimatc). Ram, four-tooth and over. Seven entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 3, D. -J. Ross 2. , Ram, two-tooth. Four entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2, D. J. Ross 3. Ram lamb. Four entries—J, A. Johnstone 1 and 2, G. Stone 3. Pair two-tooth rams. One entry—J. A. Johnstone. Ewe, four-tooth and over, wet. Two entries —J. A. Johntono 1 and 2. Ewe. two-tooth. Six entries—J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2, David Ross 3. Ewe lamb. Three entries—G. Stone ]. J. A. Johnstone 2 and 3. Pair of ewca, two-tooth. Five entries— J A. Johnstone 1, D. J. Ross 2, David Ross 3. Champion ram —J. A. Johnstone Champion ewe —J. A. Johnstone. BORDER LEICESTER®. Judge: Mr Adam King (Stony Creek). Ram. four-tooth and over. Seven entries —P. J. Callaghan 1, J. Chisholm 2, J. Wylie 3. Ram, two-tooth. Nine entries—J. Wylie 1 and 3, 0. F. Overton 2. Ram lamb. Ten entries —J. Wylie 1 and 2, C F Overton 3. ]>air of rams, two-tooth. Six entries — J. AVylio 1, C. F. Overton 2 and 3. Ewe, four-tooth and over. Six entries —J. Chisholm 1, C. F. Overton 2 and Ewe, two-tooth. Ten entries—C. F. Overton 1,2. and 3. , _ Ewe lamb. Eleven entries—C. if. Overton 1, P J. Callaghan 2. J. Wylie 3. Pair of ewes, two-tooth. Six entries C. F. Overton ], 2, and 3. Champion ram —P. J. Callaghan. Champion ewe —J. Chisholm. ROMNEYMARSH. Judge: Mr Adam Lug. Ram, four-tooth and over. Two entri< s—C. F. Overton 1, David Ross 2. Ram. two-tooth. Six entries—C. F. Overton 1 and 2, David Ross 3. Ram lamb. Six entries—David Ross 1 and 3, C F. Overton 2. Pair two-tool h ranis. hour entries— C F. Overton I, 2, and 3. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards (wot). Inc entries C. F. Overton 1,2, and 3. " Ewe, two-tooth. Six entries— O. F. Overton 1 ami 2, , David Ross 5.^ Ewe lamb. Four entries —0. F. Overton 1 and 3, David Ross 2. Pair of owes, two-tooth. Five entries C. F. Overton 1 and 2, David Ross 3. Champion ram —C. F. Overton. Champion owe —C. F. Overton. CROSSBREDS, Three hoggets, ewes or wethers. Four entries —David Ross 1 Kind 2, H. O’Neill 3. ( FAT SHEEP. Judge; Mr J. Grindley (Dunedin). Ron fat Icngwool wethers. Two-entries— R. Anderson 1 and 2. Eat wethers, for freezing. One entry— D. lloss. ' Ron fat owes. Six entries —Bushey Park Estate 1 and 2, P. J. Callaghan 3. Slew Zealand Refrigerating Company's £2 2s for first and Mr J. Chisholm’s £1 for second for threo fat lambs, bred by exhibitor. Six entries —J. Reid 1, Bushey Bark Estate, 2 and 3. Waitaki Freezing Company’s special for threo fat lambs for freezing. Throe entries —Bushey Park Estate 1 and 3, A. M ‘Loren 2. horses: DRAUGHTS. Judge; Mr Alex. Campbell (Milton). Entire, threo years old. Two entries— J. A. Jolmc.tono 1. Entire colt, one year old. Two entries —J. A. Johnstone 1, J. Cook 2. Mare, dry, four’ years old. Four entries —J. A. Johnstone 1 and 2, W. R.

Brood mare, with foal at foot. Two entries—J. Cook 1, D. Ross 2. Filly, three years old. One entry—J. A. Johnstone. Filly, two years old. One entry-—J. A. Johnstone. Filly, one year old. Two entries—P. J. Callaghan. Clydesdale Horse Society of New’ Zealand’s medal and volume of Stud Book, for yearlings and two-year-olds.—J. A. Johnstone. Gelding, four years and upwards. Two entries—W. R. Wedge 1, P. J. Callaghan 2. Gelding, three years old and over. One entry—J. Burgess 1. Gelding, one year old. One entry— W. R. Wedge. Spring-cart horse (mare or gelding). Four entries—Peter Walker 1, Alex. Cameron 2, G. Johnston 3. Two-horse team. Two entries—J. A. Johnstone 1, W. R. Wedge 3. Three-horse team. One entry—J. A. Johnstone. Champion stallion—J. A. Johnstone. Champion mare—J. A. Johnstone. Society’s Cup (value £0 Os), for most points in draughts (open)—J, A. Johnstone. The Society’s District Challenge Cup (value £6 6s), for most points in draught sections—J. A. Johnstone. 1 THOROUGHBREDS. Judge: Mr J. Mee (Kuri Bush). Gelding or filly, threo-year-old. Two entries—D. Burgess 1, J. Chapman 2. Pony, mare or gelding; driven (13.2-14 hands). Eight entries—David Ross 1, Bushey Park Estate 2, R. Anderson 3. r , Pony (12.2 to 14 hands), to bo ridden, ten entries—A. W. Douglas 1, P. Walker 2. J. Robbie 3. Pony trot (12.2 to 14 hands). Seven entries—Miss C. Callaghan 1, A. W. Douglas 2, Miss Coutts 5. Entire pony (12 to 14 hands). Two entries—J. Burgess 1, D. M'Neil 2. Pony, mare or gelding, to be ridden (up to 12.2 hands). Nine entries—J. Burgess 1, K. Riddlo 2, P. Carling 3. Pony trot. (12.2 hands and under). P. Carling 1, P. Walker 2, J. Larnach 5. HACKNEYS. Judge: Mr A. Walker (Outram). Gelding or filly, two years old. One entry—\V. J. Gordon. Roadster (male or female) to carry list. Seven entries—P. Ross 1, David Ross 2, Mrs Orbell 3. Roadster or hack (to carry 13st). Seven entries—Mrs J. M'Kay 1, P.' Ross 2, Miss Cochrane o. Roadster or hack (to carry 15st). Four entries— \\. Reid 1, J. Bowker 2, Miss Cochrane 3. Cob, 14.2 hands, and not more than 15. Eight cntnes-P. Ross 1, D. Ross 2, A. \V. Douglas 3. Ge’diair cr maro (mounted infantry). Eigh entries—(Sirs J. MTvay 1. I. Ross 2, T. B. -Bowker 5. Rady's hack (ridden by lady). Eight entries P. Ross 1, J. Philip 2, Mrs MTvay Best-paced hack. Eight entries—P. Ross 1, Mrs M'Kay 2, Mrs Orbell 2. Best lady rider—Mrs M'Kay 1, Miss Ross 2, Miss Coutts 3. Dog-cart horse (to be driven). Five entries—Miss Cochrane 1, A. Cameron 2, W. Reid 3, DOGS. Judge: Mr W. M. Wilson (Glenpark). Rough Collies. Sixteen entries—J. Summers 1, I’. Noone 2, V. Hannah 3. Smooth Collies. Eight entries—Mrs Qudch 1, H. O’Neill 2, G. Ross 3 Bearded Collies. Seven entries—H. Fisher 1, D. Ross 2, G. Ross 5. POULTRY. Judge: Mr W. A. Spence (Palmerston). White Leghorn (hen or pullet) Four entries—Mrs J. Wilson 1, J. Chapman 2 and 3. Rhode Island Red (hen or pullet) Two entries—Mrs J. Wilson 1, R. Bryce 2. Rhode Island Red (cock), line entry— R. Bryce. Black . Minorca (hen). Three entries—C. and T. Clearwater 1 and 2, R. Bryce 5. Pair Indian Runner Ducks. Two entries. —G. and T. Clearwater 1 and 2. WOOL. Judge: Mr T. L. Higgins (Dunedin). 40/44 Crossbred. Two entries—J. Chisholm 1, Heffernan Bros. 2. 46/48 Fine Crossbred. Two entries—Heffornan Bros. 1 and 2. 60 Halfbred. Four entries—Heffernan Bros. 1, J. Philips 2, J. Chapman 3. 56/53 Fins Halfbred. One entry—Heffernan Bros. 60/64 Merino. Six entries—John Philips 1, Freiland Bros 2 and 3. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Miss Kempshell (Maungatua). 21b fresh butter (in rolls or squares). Five entries—Mrs Walker 1, Miss J. A. Macaulay 2, Mrs Macaulay 3. 21b powdered butter. Six entries—Miss Walker 1, Miss J. A, Macaulay 2, Miss Macaulay (Flagswamp) 3. Fancy, butter. One entry—Mrs Wm. Harcus 1, 101 b salt butter. Five entries—Miss J. A. Macaulay 1, Miss Macaulay 2, Mrs Wm. Harcus 3. 2ib fresh butter (non-prizetakers). One entry—Mrs Alex. Wright. 21bs powdered butter (nonprize takers). Ono entry—Miss F. Coutts. Fancy butter (quality and design). Four entries—Mrs A. Wright 1, Mrs Wm. Harcus 2, Miss Macaulay 3. Special Cup (value £5 ss), presented by business people of Palmerston for most points in butter—Mrs P. Walter. BAKING. Judge: Miss Kempshell. Home-made bread. (Four entries—Mrs W. Harous 1, Miss G. Harcus 2, Mrs A. Wright 3. Girdle scones (open). One entry—Mrs Walker. Oven soones (open) Ono entry—Mrs Walker Sponge sandwich. One entry—(Miss D. Ritchie. Pikehts (open). One entry—Mrs J. Burrow. Pikelets (under 17)—Jim Burrow. Gingerbread. Four entries—Mrs J. Burrow 1, Mrs W. Harcus 2, Miss D. Ritchie 3, 21b powdered butter (non-prizetakers). row 1. Mrs D. Walker 2. Madeira cake Four entries—Mrs J. Burrow 1, Mrs D. Walker 2, Mrs W. Harous 3. Hon eggs. Three entries—W. A. Spence 1, Margaret Kitehin 2, Miss D. Ritchie 3. JAost. collection of vegetables. Three entries—Wm. M“Kenny, sen. 1, C. F. Overton 2, Mrs D. Walker 3. COMPETITIONS. Best back over hurdles. Five entries— Mrs M'Kay 1, T. B. Bowker 2, G. Roberts 3. Best jumper (hurdles 3ft). Six entries— Mrs M'Kay 1, T. Bowker 2, G. Roberts 3. Bust jumper (pony), 14 hands and under. Two entries—D. Ross 1, M. Kitchen 2. Hack highest jumper. Goongc Roberts's Puzzle 1, Mrs M’Kay 2, T. B. Bowker 3. Mr W. B. Galloway’s special for high lump —George Roberts. Stockman’s race. Four entries—H. M. Coutts 1, D. Ross 2.