NORTH OTAGO SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19952, 20 November 1926, Page 11

NORTH OTAGO SHOW.

PEOPLE’S DAY. MARRED BY BAD WEATHER. Tho sixty-third annual show of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was concluded yesterday. Rain fell early in tho morning, but tho clouds gradually disappeared, and the sun was sinning brightly before midday, when tho prospects for a line afternoon looked decidedly good. Attracted by the indications of fine weather a large number of people from the town and country found their way to tho show ground, and the attendance was ono of tho host recorded in tho history of tho society. Unfortunately a sudden change took place about 2 o’clock, when heavy rain set in and continued for tho rest of tho afternoon. People who wore unprepared for such conditions promptly sought what shelter was available. A number of enthusiasts gathered round tho ringside and watched with keen interest for a time the events of the afternoon, which comprised a parade of prize stock, an exhibition by the placed clogs in tho trial hold on the first day of the show, and jumping competitions. The persistence of tho rain, however, damped their enthusiasm and before long most of those present had taken advantage of whatever cover was available. Some pony trots and a stock-riding competition for boys figured on tho programme, but owing to tho conditions they wore abandoned. If it had not been for tho rain tho. show would undoubtedly have ranked amongst tho most successful and most enjoyable held by tho society.

Yesterday morning was devoted to judging tho draught horses. Two judges officiated in the breeding section, Mr John M’Donald (Timaru) taking charge of tho males and Mr ohn Wylie (Omihi) of tho females. Tho quality was up to the high standard generally associated with North Otago shows, but on tho whole the entries wore disappointing. The majority of tho animals that entered tho ring wore owned by Mr James Patrick and Mr J. M. Smith, and but for tho support accorded by those two enthusiasts the display would have fallen far short of what might reasonably be expected at such a fixture. In tho male section the championship was awarded to Mr J. M. Smith’s Balmcdio Monarch, a two-year-old son of tho well-known Bonnie Brydon and claiming Aovangi Kate as his dam. Balmodio Monarch has never yet been beaten in tho show ring, and already Has a good list of successes to bis credit. He was first at the Dunedin horse parade this year, first at the Christchurch horso parade, first at the Timaru Show, and first at tho Christchurch Show. Mr Smith also secured (ho reserve championship, this honour being awarded to Balmodio Hero, a half-brother to Balrncdie Monarch. Ho was sired by Weston Hero. This animal was shown at tho Dunedin horse parade this year and secured fourth place. Ho is a promising sort, and in the course of a year or two, when he has had time to develop ho will probably he hard to beat. Both those horses were bred by Mr Smith. In tho class,, for stallions, four years or upwards, Air James Patrick’s F'yvio Baronet, who was imported last year, secured pride ot place, with Mr J. M. Smith’s Winsome Favourite second. Fyvic Baronet was not shown to tho host advantage owing to t.ho fact that ho was suffering from lameness. Tho championship in the female section was gained by Mr James Patrick’s imported mare Yott Helen, who also annexed Tromson and Co.’s “C.V.L.C. AJaro Cup.” This mare has been champion wherever she has been shown this year. She was champion at tho Oamaru Show last year, when she defeated tho mare which .secured championship honours at tho Royal Show. Her sire (Craigio Litigant) had a remarkably fine record at Homo, having never been beaten. The awards in tho younger classes show that Eddlowood Toplino’s stock are coming on very well. This sire was imported by Mr Patrick about four years ago, but he lived for only about three years after his arrival in the Dominion. It is unfortunate that tho services of such a good horse were not available to breeders for a longer period. Tho winning thrce-ycar-old filly, tho winning two-year-old filly, the yearling filly which gained tho reserve championship, and the winning yearling colt all claim Eddlowood Topline us their sire. Tho reserve championship for females was awarded to Mr William Smith’s Fair Ella, a yearling filly, who repeated the success achieved by her at Christchurch in being selected as tho best in her class.

The judging of the class .for the best type of dairy calf was attended with some difficulty, the judges being sharply divided in opinion. Eventually the first prize was awarded to Mr W. T. Hcllewell’s Friesian. Mr It. J. Anderson, one of the judges, stated that the hindquarters of this exhibit were tip-top. The young Friesian, he said, is generally a little rough in front, but Mr Hellewell’s calf possessed well-defined milking propensities, ft is worthy of note that the prize-winner is descended from the famous Burkeyjd>, Sylvia Posch (!)83!b butter-fat) and Domino 111 (7301 b). As usual, the wool-classing competitions, two of which were held, attracted a good deal of interest. The competitors, who numbered 25 altogether, were keenly interested in their work, and gave a good account of themselves. The work, on the whole, was above the average, and the agricultural boys from the Boys’ High School placed the fleeces with marked precision. The classing showed a nice distinction. The wool selected ranged from 40’s to 56’s, and was taken from North Otago clips, which were light in condition and bright. Mr R. B. Tennnent. of the Agricultural Department, who judged the agricultural produce, expressed himself extremely disappointed at the small number of exhibits. An agricultural district like North Otago should, ho said, do very much better. The display of agricultural seeds made by Stringer and Co. was highly creditable. The sample of perennial ryegrass exhibited by Mr W. T. Hellcwell was excellent, and produced 301 b to the bushel. A wrong entry in the official records was_ responsible for a mistake in yesterday’s issue with reference to Shorthorn cattle. It was stated that the yearling bull, Bushey Park Ringleader, had beaten ] his sire, Bushey Park Augusta’s Hero, for the championship, and that he had been placed first in his class, with Bushey Park Cupbearer second. It has been pointed out to us that the class for yearling bulls was won by Bushey Park Cupbearer, with Bushey Park Ringleader second, and that the championship was won by the former. SHOW TAKINGS. The takings at the show gates yesterday amounted to £4-80, compared with £352 on the same day last year. The aggregate fair kings of the show constitute very nearly a record. The following is the prize-list: GENERAL CATTLE. Judge: Mr R. J. Anderson (Kauana). Milk cow of any breed, ■to be milked on the first day, the weight of the milk on the second day to bo the test. Three entries—J. Briggs, 411 b, 1; J. Frew, 281 b, 2. Milk cow of any breed, to be milked on the first day, the greatest weight of butter-fat in milk on the second day to bo the tost. Four entries—J. Frew (milk 281 b, tost 3, butter-fat ,8401 b), 1; J. Briggs (milk 4111), test 2. butter-fat ,8201 b), 2; J. Frew (milk 2'olb. test 3.0, butter-fat ,7801 b), 3. HORSES. BREEDING DRAUGHTS. Judges; Messrs John M'Donald (Timaru) and John Wyllic (Omihi, Canterbury). Entire, four years or upwards. Two entries—Jas. Pal rick’s Fyvic Baronet, by Vim, 1; J. M. Smith’s WJinsomo Favourite, by Knockinlaw Favourite—Winsome Ruby. 2. Entire, three years old. Three entries — J. M. Smith's Bahnedio Hero, by Weston Hero —Aorangi Kate, 1, and reserve chain-, pi on. Colt, two years old. Four entries —J. M. Smith’s Balmedie Monarch, by Bonnie Brydon—Aorangi Kate, 1 and champion, Jas. Patrick 2. Colt, one year old. pour entries—J. M. Smith 1, Jos. R. Mitchell 2 and 3. Dry mare, four years old or upwards. Ono entry—Jas. Patrick’s Yett Helen, by Croigie Litigant, 1 and champion. Filly, throe years old. One entry—Jas. Patrick 1. Filly, two years old. Throe entries—Jas. Patrick 1, Goo. J. Thompson 2. Filly, one year old. Six ’ entries—Win. Smith's Fair Ella, by Eddlowocfd Topline— | Tururoka Gip 11. 1 and reserve champion. Best two-year-old (illy, bred by exhibitor and registered in the Clydesdale Stud Book. One entry—Jas. Patrick 1. Mare, with foal at foot, or apparently had foal since dale of entry. One entry— Jas. Patrick’s Scotland's Invincible, by Baron Bold—Twilight, 1.

Draught foal, male or female. One entry—Jas. Patrick 1. Mare in foal. One entry—-Jas, Patrick’s Bold Lass, by Baron 80ld —Gay Lass, 1. Pair of mares, throe years old and upwards. Two entries—Jas. Patrick 1.

Group of three females, to bo owned by exhibitor. One entry—Jas. Patrick 1. Group of four females, to ho owned by exhibitor. Ono entry—Jas. Patrick 1. Best walking female, any age. Ono entry—Jas. Patrick 1. WORKING DRAUGHTS. Golding, four years old and upwards. Two entries—John Reid 1 and 2. Pair of geldings, three yours old or upwards. Two entries —John Reid 1. Throe-horse team, throe years old and upwards. One entry—John Reid 1. Mare or gelding, in harness, suitable for drawing town spring dray with a load of 20cwt. Four entries—John Reid 1 and 2, James Mitchell 3. Mare or gelding, in harness, suitable for drawing town spring dray with a load of 15 cwt. Four entries —James Mitchell 1, J. Harvey 2, N.Z. Express Co. 3. Best mare or gelding, suitable for transport service, not over 16 hands. Four entries —James Mitchell 1, N.Z. Express Co. 2, Alex. Tait 3. Best walking mare or gelding, three years old and upwards. One entry—John Reid 1. Marc, three years old or upwards, in ovory-day work, for those not having secured a first or second prize at any previous show. Throe entries—John Reid 1, James Mitchell 2, J. Harvey 3. LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, ETC. Judge; Mr John Maze (Pleasant Point). Tradesmen's heavy delivery turn-out. Two entries—N.Z. Express 00. 1 and 2. WOOL CLASSING. Judge: Mr J. ATGregor (Mosgiel). Open class. Ten entries—E. Brewer (Waitaki Boys’ High School) and W. Wright (Oamaru), equal, 1; E. Burnett and J. B. ATAlath, equal, 3; H. Linklater, 11. E. Holmes, and A. T. Francis h.c. Secondary schools’ class— A. T. Burnett and E. Brewer, equal, 1; J. B. M’Math 3, J. T. Shanahan, A. W. Hurst, J. M’Kenzio, nd C. (J. Stewart h.c. COMPETITIONS. Hunter, up to 14 stone, to jump 3ft 6in. F’ou, entries—Miss I. Rutherford 1, R. T. A. Harrison 2, R. W. Trotter 3. Hunter, up to 11 stone, to jump 3ft 6in. Four entries —-Miss I. Rutherford 1, Miss J. Edgar Jones 2, R. T. A. Harrison 3. Best hunter on tho ground, to jump to the'satisfaction of the judges. Five entries —Miss I. Rutherford I and 3, R. T. A. Harrison 2. Best lady rider, to jump to the satisfaction of the judges over hunting fences. Ono entry—Miss J. Edgar Jones 1. Best boy rider, not over 15 years—lvan Miller 1, J. Conlon 2. _ Best girl rider, not over 15 years —F. Edmenson 1, K. Henderson 2. SPECIAL PRIZES. The following special prizes have been awarded; —North Otago Farmers’ Cooperativ Association’s prize, valued at £4, for the largest prize-taker in longwool sheep—R. J. Low. Silver challenge cup, valued at 20gus, donated by the past-presidents of the association, for most points in Border Leicester sheep—T. S. Little. As Mr Little lias now won the cup three times it becomes his own property. The association’s silver challenge ctix> for most points in Corriedale sheep, to he won three times, not necessarily in succession—J- A, Johnstone. N.Z. Refrigerating'Co.’s prize of £5 5s for the best pen of five fat lambs suitable for export—Robert Allan. . Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Export Company’s trophy, valued at £5. tor the winner of most points in three Down crossbred wethers (shorn), three woolly wethers or maiden ewes suitable foi ,iefrigerating purposes, and three short-wool crossbred lambs suitable for .export and not to exceed SOlb gross live weight Geo. Simpson. . Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Co. s prize of £3 3s for most points in export lambs— C. J. Cowan. „ , N.Z. Loan ,uml Mercantile Agency Co. s prize, valued at £2 ss, to the exhibitpr having tho largest number of entries in the fat sheep and lamb sections— George Simpson. Brcws( , er - s pl .; zc c f £l for the best Berkshire sow—J. Briggs. Mr G. C. Hayhurst’s prizes of 10s toi first and 10s for second for Yorkshire sow 12 months and under —H. AUnutt. Committee’s silver challenge cup, valued at 10 guineas, for most points in cattle sections —Gillies Brothers. Waitaki Dairy Co.’s prizes of a gold and two silver medals (first, second, and third) for the best heifer calf born after July 1, of any breed by a purebred sire, ami to have been reared by a boy or girl and led in the ring by such boy oi girl the judges to consider the condition of the animal and its probabilities of becoming a good dairy cow— W. 1. Hell ew ell 1, James Thompson 2, Hector 1 ortis 3. Messrs Craig and Co. s prize of lf for the best cottager’s cow—H. S. MUleiTaler i and Peninsula Milk Supply Company’s prize of £2 2s for milk cow of any breed giving the greatest weight of butter-fat in milk—J. F rew. Oamaru Stock Agents and Woolbrokers’ Association s prize °* t°r most points in Ayrshire cattle Gillies B Otago Daily Times and Witness Newspapers Company’s prize, valued -it fl Xss, for the largest pnzetaker in Ayishire heifer, three years old m milk, Ayrshire heifer, two years old, Ayrshue heifer, one year old, Ayrshire cow with two of her progeny, and Ayrshire cow or heifer bred by exhibitor—Gillies Bros. Mr C. J. Cowan’s prize of £ 1 Is tor best yearling Ayrshire bull—George J. rI Mr P C. U J. Cowan’s prize of £1 Is for best yearling Ayrshire heifer—George J. pr ; ze G f £i is for best Ayrshire heifer, three years old, in milk —Gillies Bros. , . Mr S. Gillies s prize of £1 Is for best Ayrshire heifer, two years old—Gillies B Mr P. Walker’s prize of £1 Is for the best group of four Ayrshires (cow and three, two, and one-year-old belters; C. J. Cowan. „~, _ , , New Zealand Ayrshire Cattle Breedeis Association trophy, valued at £- *s, tor most points in Ayrshires—Gillies Bros. North Otago Times Company s prize for the best Jersey heifer—l. 1 Mr James Robertsons prize ot £- -s for the most points in Jerseys 1. r °Mr S A. H. Copland’s prize of £1 Is for the best yearling Friesian bull—J. B Mr James Gibson’s prize of £1 Is for the best yearling Fnesifm heifer—J. Briggs. , _ , • r Messrs Stiingcr and Co. s prize of tl Is for tho best group of .four Fnesians (cow and three, two, and one-year-old heifers)— H. Allnutt. , Now Zealand Friesian Associations gold medal for the most points in Friesian cattle —H. Allnutt. Mr J. M’Diannid’s prize, valued at £1 Is, for the best Friesian heifer, three years old —H. Allnutt. , Mr Charles Grant’s prize of £1 is tor the best group of four F nesians (cow and three, two, and one-year-old heifers) —H Allnutt. , Committee’s silver challenge cup, for most points in light horse sections—Miss Rutherford. , ~ , Messrs W. J. Wylie and Co s prize, valued at 10s 6d, (or second best woiglitcarrying back, best fitted to carry lo stone —Bruce N. Murray. New Zealand Warehousemen s Association’s •■■!/.> of £1 Is for tho best walking hack—Bruce N. Murray. _ Mr J. K. Gilchrist » prize ot ±4 4s, for the best, jumpin'-' light-weight hunter R. T. A. Harrison. . . - 'Mr J. R- Gilchrists prize of LI Is for the second best iunming light-weight hunter-Miss J. Edgar Jones , Oamaru Stock Agents and AA 00l Brokers V-ociaiion's prize of £2 2s for most points in light, harness sections—New- Zealand Express Co. . . , . c , Oamaru Mail Co s prize, valued at id U for best buggy mare or gelding, with vehicle attached—Miss V. M. 11. Nichols. Now Zealand Clothing Factory s prize, valued at £1 Is. for the best pony or gelding over H and up to 12 hands— Aiex. Tait. _ „ , , Messrs Milligan and Bond s prize, valued at ids 6d for best pony, marc or gelding, 13 hands and under, shown in harness— , Alox Tuit. 1 Air H. S. Orbell’s prize of £4 4s for tho 1 best, huntor up to 14 stone, to jump sft 6in —‘Miss Rutherford. Mr H. S. Orbcll’s prize of £1 Is for the second best hunter un to 14 stone, to jump 3ft 6in—R. T. A. Harrison. Mr I Cuthbortson’s prize of £1 Is for j the best hunter up to 11 stone, to jump 3ft 6in—Miss Rutherford.

Mr Then. Russell’s prize of £2 2s for the best lady rider —-Miss J. Edgar Jones. Air J. R. Sewell’s prize, valued at 10s 6s, for the best lady rider—Miss J. Edgar Jones. Messrs Robertson and Boulton’s prize, valued at 10s 6d, for the best lady rider — Miss J. Edgar Jones. Air L. Alurruy’s prize of 10s for tho best, boy rider not over 15 years—lvan Miller. Mr L. Alurray’s prize of 5s for the second best boy rider, not over 15 years— J. Guidon. Miss M. AFQuade’s prize of 10s for the best girl rider, not over 15 years—Miss F, Edmenson. Aliss M. ADQuaclc’s prize of 5s for the second best girl rider, not over 15 years — Aliss K. Henderson. Mr O. R. Wise’s arize of £1 Is for the best limiter on tho ground—Aliss Rutherford. Mr O. R. Wise’s (jun.) prize of £1 Is for tho second best hunter on the ground— R. T. A. Harrison. Oamaru Stock Agents and Wool Brokers’ Association’s prize of £2 2s for most points in draught horse sections —Jas. Patrick. Past president’s silver challenge cup for most, points in draught horse sections— Jas. Patrick. Clydesdale Horse Society’s medal for the best two-year-old draught filly—Jas. Patrick. Air F. Milner’s prize of £1 Is for the second best threc-year-old draught entire— J. M. Smith, Air A. APNaughton’s prize ot £l Is for the best yearling draught colt—J. AI. Smith. Air A. APNaughton’s prize of £1 Is for tho best yearling draught filly—Wm. Smith. Air W. G. Grave’s prize, valued at £2 10s. for tho best draught brood mare in foal—Jas. Patrick. Air AV. A. Dimick’s prize, valued at £2 10s, for the best pair of draught mares, throe years and upwards—Jas. Patrick. Mr A. AlTnnes’s prize of £1 Is for the best ’draught filly, two years old—J as. Patrick. N.Z. Warehousemen’s Associaion’s prize of £1 Is, for best draught marc or gelding, with harness on, suitable for drawing town spring dray with a load of 15cwt—Jas. Afitchell. Alessrs Hodge and Jones’s prize, valued at £1 Is, for the best draught mare or gelding with harness on, suitable for drawing town spring dray with a load of 20cwt — John Reid. Mr N. AI. Hood’s silver cup, for most points in. dairy produce and bread classes — Miss AI. Clark. Mrs W. APMillan’s prize of £1 for second highest points in bread classes —Airs J. Wilson. Messrs APCallUm and Co.’s prize of £1 Is, for the largest prize-taker in bread classes—Airs J. Wilson. Alessrs Ireland and Co.’s prize of 10s 6d. for best oven scones —Airs J. E. Hill. Messrs Roberton and Boulton’s prize of 7s 6d for second in home-made girdle scones Airs J. Wilson. Air J. Cagney’s prize, valued at 10s, for second best dark fruit cake, not iced — Aliss M. Clark. Air A. Fraser's prize,’ valued at £1 Is. for most points in bacon—J. Fraser . “Little Dust Pan’s” prize, valued at 10s 6d, for second in 21b separator butter, salted—Alisa Veda Clark. Messrs J. Bulleid and Co.’s prize of £1 Is for the best lslb salted butter—Miss M. Clark. Mr R. W. Trotter’s gold medal for bona fide fanner owning not more than 1000 acres, whose dog put up the best performance . in the dog trial and who had not previously won more than two prizes at any dog trial—J. Smillie.