CENTRAL OTAGO SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19969, 10 December 1926, Page 4

CENTRAL OTAGO SHOW.

FIELD DAY AT OMAKAU. GOOD DISPLAY OF SHEEP. I The unsettled and unseasonable weather conditions of tho past few days changed for the better for tho annual summer show of the Central Otago A. and P. Society at Omakau on Wednesday. The weather was clear, but cold, a sharp wind sweeping the open showgrounds and making the later hours of the day bleak and unpleasant. A large crowd attended from all parts of the district, and a successful day was recorded Iby the society. The gate receipts totalled £27 15s —a slight decrease on those of iast year. Judging by tho number of motor cars parked around the show ring it would appear that the horse and gig has had its day in Central Otago. Various motor car distributing agencies had displays of new cars at the show. During the afternoon a nasty motor-car accident just outside the grounds caused some excitement. A car belonging to Mr J. Dundas, and driven by his son, who was accompanied by bis brother, capsized. The mishap was quickly noticed by the crowd around tho show ring, and in a few minutes the showgrounds were practically deserted. Men, women, and children rushed out to the gates to the scene of the accident. It wag found that the car, a Chevrolet, was practically a wreck The occupants escaped with little injury. Young Vincent Dundas managed to crawl out without assistance, but he collapsed a few minutes latter and was unconscious for some time. He recovered later, however. The other boy received a few scratches arid bruises, THE STOCK. Tho entry of live stock was not large. Sheep were the most numerous, and showed the best quality. The neighbouring districts are renowned for somq of their flocks, and some fine examples were forward. Tho merinos were the best class, the principal exhibitor being Mr R. Jopp (Moutere Station). These sheep have won honours in the best company in the South Island in previous years, and are among the best of the breed in Central Otago. Mr Jopp was challenged in several classes bv Mr H. Gibson, but in most cases the honours went to the Moutere breeder. Mr 0, White was the only exhibitor of Romney Maish,' and he showed some fine stock He also took a number of prizes in the crossbred and haifbred sections, dividing honours fairly evenly with Mr Jopp, Mr R. Butcher had a small bunch of Suffolks and a handful of Downs on show, but he met with no opposition. Fat sheep prizes were divided among Messrs Jopp, White and Butcher, all of whom bad highgrade animals entered. In a series of sheep classes created for owners of flocks numbering fewer than 1000 head, Mr C. White took all the prizes. These honours, however, did not count for the silver cup. which was won by Mr White for most points in sheep. The same exhibitor also annexed tho other silver cup presented for most points in sheep, cattle and horses. Air White's name "as to bo seen in almost every section. A small entry of cattle, about 10 in all did not keep the judge long. Mr C. VVhite divided the awards with Mr J. Bradley. 1 Last year Omakau boasted a good dis- ■ clay of draught horses, but the entry on | Wednesday fell a god bit short of the pre- | vious one. Only three exhibitors took the i field—Messrs Aitcheson, G. Harley and G. White—the last-named being most success- | ful. He exhibited some splendid animals, i particularly in the classes for two-horse i and three-horse working teams. There ! were only seven or e ; Tit classes in which i entries were received. Mr White secured i the female championship, and Mr Aitchci son’s Black Deane won tho male ribbon. I The light horse sections lacked the inter- ' est of former years. In all sections the eni try was poor and competition lagged. Some I fine utility animals were shown and some good display? of ridim? were given. The competitions created a good deal of interest. Mr G. Roberts (Palmerston) won all the honours in the leaping competitions with Puzzle, who has won a great many awards at different shows of late. Mise Gallagher and Miss Mathews lined up for the best lady rider class, the verdict being given fo r the former. Mr C. White’s nameacain figured on the prize-list in several ; places, Mr Roberts also won both stockmen’s races. The baking and dairy produce entries wore gqojl and a fine display of quality was to be seen. Mrs. J. J. Scott was the most consistent prize-winner in both departments and carried off the points prizes. , PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize-list:— HORSES. DRAUGHTS. (Judge: Mr A. Carruthers, Ngapuna). Entire, 4yrs or over. One entry— G. Aitcheson’s Black Deane 1. Brood Marc, in foal or foal at foot. Two entires —G. Harvey 1 and 2. Dry mare, 4yrs or over. One entry— C. White L Best three-year-old. Three entries—C. White X. G. Harvey 2 and 3. Best two-year-old. Four entries—C. White 1 and 2, W. M'Donnell 3. Best yearling. One entry—C. White 1. Best two-horse team. Two entries—C. White 1. G. Harvey 2. Best three-horse team. Two entries — O. White 1, G. Harvey 2. Champion mare or filly. Eight entries —C. White 1,2 and 3. Champion entire.—G. Aitcheson. LIGHT HORSES. Judge; Mr Jenkins (Tarras). Thoroughbred mare or gelding, three years or over, to bo ridden. Three entries—R. Gallagher 1, G. White 2. Best entire trotter or roadster. Two entries—F. Carmichael 1. Pony, up to 14.2 hands, to be ridden. Ono entry—Aliss Sutherland 1. Best roadster or hack, to be ridden, list. Seven entries—C. E. Mathews 1, G. Hughes 2, E. Tohill 3. Best lady rider—Miss Gallagher 1, Miss Alathews 2. Best harness horse, any age (driven). One entry—R. Jopp 1. Spring-cart horse, up to lOowt. One entry—C. White 1. Spring-cart horse, up to 15cwt. Ono entry— C. White 1. Best, two-wheeled turnout —Aliss B. Sutherland 1. • COMPETITIONS. Judge: Mr Jenkins. Stockmen’s race (around barrels). Five entries—G. Roberts 1, C. E. Alathews 2, J. Bymonds 3. Stockmen’s race (maiden) Five entries —G. Roberts 1, H. Meade 2. Leaping competition (high jumps) Two entries—G. Roberts’ Puzzle 1. Leaping competition (three flights of hurdles. Four entries—G. Roberts 1 and ' 2 ' CATTLE. Judge: Air A. Carruthers (Ngapuna). Best Shorthorn cow or heifer. Two entries—C. White 1 and 2. Best dairy cow. Two entries—C. White 1 and 2. Cottar’s cow. One entry—J. Bradley 1. Fat bullock or cow. Ono entry—J. Bradley 1. SHEEP. Judge; Mr G. Ross (Palmerston). AIERINO. Ram, in wool, one shear or over. Three entries—R. Jopp 1 and 3. H. Gibson 2. Ram hogget. Three entries —H. Gibson 1,2, and 5. Ewe, one shear or oyer. Five entries— R. Jopp I and 2, H. Gibson 5. Ewe hogget. Three entries—R. Jopp 1 and 2, C. White 3. ROMNEY MARSH. Ram, one shear or over (shorn). Two entries —C. White 1 and 2. _ Ram, one shear or over; m wool. Two entries —C, White 1 and 2. Ram hogget—Three entries—C. White T, 2, and 3. . Ewe, ono shear or over, with lamb at foot. Two entries —C. White 1 and 2. Ewe hogget. Throe entries—C. White 1,2, and 3. SUFFOLKS. Ram, any age. Two entries —R. Butcher 1 and 2. . Ewe, any age. Two entries—R. Butcher 1 and 2. _ _ , Ewe hogget. Two entries —R. Butcher 1 and 2. SOUTHDOWNS. Ram, any age. Two entries—R. Butcher 1 and 2. Ewe, any age. Two entries—R. Butcher 1 and 2. * OTHER CLASSES. Corriedalo ewe hogget. Two entries—R. Jopp 1 and 2. Ewe, first cross. Six entries—R. Jopp 1, C. White 2 and 3. Ewe hogget, first cross. Six entries—R. Jopp 1 and 2, C. White 3.

Wether hogget, first cross. Three entries—C. W. White 1,2, and 5. Best halfbred ram {in wool). Three entries—C. White 1. 2, and 3. Best halfbred ewe, one shear or over. Four entries —R. Jopp 1 and 2, C. White 3. Two halfbred ewe hoggets (out of Merino ewes), in wool. Three entries—R. Jopp 1, C. White 2. Two crossbred ewe hoggets (in wool). Two entries —R. Jopp 1. FAT SHEEP. Three fat wethers. Two entries—C. White 1. Three fat sheep. Four entries—R. Jopp 1 and 2, B. Butcher 3. Three fat lambs. Three entries—R. Butcher 1 and 2, C. White 3. Three heaviest fat sheep. Six entries — B. Butcher 1, R. Jopp 2 and 3. SPECIAL SECTIONS. (For owners of not more than 1000 sheep.) Best Romney ram. One entry—o. White Best Romney ewe. One entry—C. White Best Romney ewe hogget. One entry— C. White 1. _ Halfbred ram. Three entries—C. White 1,2, and 5. , . Halfbred ewe. One entry—C. White 1. Halfbred ewe hogget. One entry—C. White 1. . „ Crossbred ewe hogget. One entry—C. White 1. Silver cup (value £5 ss), for most points in sheep—C. White. Silver oup (value £5 ss), presented by Mr A. Armstrong, for most points in horses, cattle, and sheep —C. White. DAIRY PRODUCE. (Judge; Mrs A. Carruthers.) Two pounds fresh butter (lodged November 27). One entry—Mrs J- J- Scott. Fresh butter Three entries—Mrs Scott 1, Miss M. Clouston 2, Miss E. Mee 3. ’Two pounds fresh butter (lodged December 6). Two entries—Miss M. Clouston 1, Mrs Scott 2. Powdered butter. Three entries—Mrs Scott 1, Miss Clouston 2, Miss E. Mee 3. BAKING: Judge: Mrs A. Carruthers. Home-made bread. Two entries —Mrs Scott 1 and 2. . _ Cream scones. Seven entries —Mrs J. R. Burns 1,2, and 3. . Girdle scones. Seven entries —Mrs J. R, Burns 1, Mrs Scott 2 and 3. Oven scones. Six entries —Mrs Scott 1, Mrs J. R. Burns 2 and 3. Oat cakes. Five entries—Mrs Burns 1, 2, and 3. . , Pikelets. Four entries —Mrs Adams 1, Miss R. Ray 2, Mrs Burns 3. Tea cakes. Three entries —Mrs Scott 1 and 2, Mrs Adams 3. _ , Fruit cakes. Six entries —Mrs Scott 1 and 2, Mrs Burns 3. . Sponge cake. Four entries —Mrs J. R. Burns 1,2, and 3. ' Seed cake. Seven entries —Mrs Scott 1, Mrs Burns 2 and 3. Shortbread. Ten entries —Miss R. Ray 1, Mrs J. R. Burns 2, Mrs Scott 3. AMATEUR CLASSES. Cream scones. Two entries—Miss M. Clouston 1. Girdle scones. One entry—Miss Clouston Oven scones. Three entries —Miss Ray 1, Mrs Bright 2, Miss Clouston 3. Pikelets. Three entries —Miss Ray 1, Mrs N. Pryor 2, Miss Clouston 3. Most points in inking—Mrs Scott.