WAIKOUAITI SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20319, 30 January 1928, Page 2

WAIKOUAITI SHOW.

GOOD DISPLAY OF HORSES. SHEEP AND CATTLE POOR. LACK OF COMPETITION. The annual summer show of the Waikouaiti Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held on Saturday in perfect weather. The attendance was not large, and the entries in several classes showed a marked decrease compared with those of last year. The schedule was a comprehensive one, and the committee, under the direction of the secretary (Mr J. W. Timmins), was kept busy all day with the programme of events. There was noticeable at the show a feature which is slowly killing small country exhibitions. This is the sole exhibitor class, of which there were many on Saturday. An exhibitor had merely to send in entries to collect several pounds in prize money, although no other stock were entered in opposition. This did not apply to classes only, but, in several instances, to whole sections, particularly those for purebred sheep and cattle. Committees would be advised to put some check on the number of prizes granted to competitors who have no rivals. Also, judges ■ might exercise their privilege of withholding awards where merit was not apparent. This was done in one case by the heavy horse judge, but only in respect of an award which carried no prize money.

The sheep pens were a good example of the lack of competition. In the Boeder Leicester classes Mr J. Chisholm had things, all his cwn way, and Messrs Ireland Bros, occupied a similar position in the Romney pens. Mr J. A. Payne exhibited the only six Corrieclales entered, and divided the honours with Messrs Ireland Bros, in Southdowns, the total entry being two rams and a ewe. In the crossbred classes the exhibitors were Messrs Chisholm, Ireland Bros, and B. W. Fell. The same exhibitors supplied the fat sheep entry. There was not anything outstanding in the purebred classes, but some excellent sheep were to be found among the crossbreds. The fat sheep were in good condition, and well-grox \ but the lambs were not up to the standard of production usually expected from this district. Messrs Ireland Bros, won the cup for most points in sheep classes. The three recognised dairy breeds were represented by some splendid types of milkers and breeders, but the competition was very weak. A notable absentee from the Friesian section was Mr T. Hewitt (Goodwood), who strained his heart during the week, and is at present laid aside by illness. Mr D. Wright met no opposition in the Jersey classes, and won all the prizes. The Ayrshire breed, which has earned a wide popularity in the Waihemo and Waikouaiti Counties, was represented by consignments from the sheds of Messrs M. A. Tubman and D. and G. Reid, the latter being the more successful.

The Hampden breeders, Messrs Nicolr C ?% Br^ a ,? d Wossrs J - A - Payne and M Cailum, were responsible for the display of black and whites. The points prize went to Hampden. A handful of crossbred milkers and purebred dairy cattle completed the entry. Mr J. M'Grath was prominent among the exhibitors of draught horses, securing a groat many class awards and dividing the championship awards with Mrs Bannatyno. Mr H. M'Grath also won the trophy for most points. The display of heavy horses was a good one. Naturally the entries were not in the best of condition at this time of the year but the female classes produced some fine types. The wet mares and yearling fillies were splendid classes. The champion mare, exhibited by Mrs Bannatyne, was an unusually welldeveloped and typical Clydesdale. Competition was fairly keen throughout this section, and the class awards were distributed better than in any other section. There wore some handy and useful types of workers shown in the classes for two, three and four horse teams. In the light horse section competition was also keen. There were some very good ponies, and plenty of good quality hacks. Mr W. H, Hastie’s Mystery was again to the fore in this section and later in competition. This animal has acquitted himself well at shows all over Otago this season, and has more prize money to his credit than any horse in Otago and Southland. The pony championship wont to Mr Ivan Miller, with Mr D. Ross reserve, the latter also winning the points trophy; In the hackney classes Misses Gleenslade and Statham (Dunedin), Miss Nicholls (Maheno) and Messrs C. T. M'Callum and G. Pryde wore prominent prize-winners. The hack championship was won by Miss Nicholls, with Miss Greenslade reserve. Miss Nicholls won the points prize. The home industries section was judged by Mrs J. Nyhon (Sandymount) who described the display as one of outstanding quality. Mrs J. W. Timmins won the prize for most points in baking and Mrs D. Walker won the points prize for dairy produce. After the judging of the baking section, which included a class for the best prepared school child’s lunch, Dr Champtaloup {the Otago Education Board’s medical officer) gave an address on children’s diet. The competitions programme was a good one, and attracted a lot of attention. Mr W. Hastie’s Mystery won the jumping contest and also the High Jump and the Hunting Competition. Miss Greenslade won the Ladies’ Jumping Competition. A new competition this year was the judging of fat lambs. Competitors were asked to select the best types from 10 fat lambs, and at the same time indicate any second-grade stuff that might be included. The idea was to encourage farmers to learn how to draft their own lambs. The competition was very popular. The following is the prize list:—CATTLE. AYRSHIRES. Judge: Mr James M'Gregor (Dunedin). Cow, four years old or over, in milk or in calf. Four entries —M. A. Tubman I, D and G. Reid 2 and 3. Cow or heifer, three years old, in milk or in calf. Three entries —D. and G. Reid 1,2, and 3. Heifer, two years old. Three entries— M. A. Tubman 1 and 3, D. and G. Reid 2. Heifer, one year old. Four entries — D. and G. Reid 1,2, and 3. Best cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Three entries—M. A. Tubman 1, D. and G. Reid 2 and 3. Cow, any age, with two of her progeny. Two entries —D. and G. Reid 1 and 2. Bull, three years old and upwards. One entry—D. and G. Reid. Bull, one year old. One entry—M. A. Tubman 1. Best group of four animals. Three entries —D. and G. Reid 1 and 3, M. A. Tubman 2. Otago Co-op. Dairy Company’s prize for most points—D. and G. Reid. Champion bull—D. and G. Reid. Champion cow—M. A. Tubman. Reserve champion cow—D. and G. Reid. PRUSSIANS. Judge: Mr L. Colbourne (Kaitangata). Cow, four years old or over, in milk, or in calf. Four entries—Nicolson Bros 1. and 3, J. A. Payne 2. Cow, throe years old, in milk or in calf. Three’ entries —Nicolson Bros. 1 and 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Heifer, two years old. Two entries — Nicolson Bros. 1, C. T. M'Callum E. Heifer, one year old. Three entries—J, A. Payne 1, Nicolson Bros. 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Best cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Two entries—Nicolson Bros. 1, C. T. M'Callum 2. Cow, any age, with two of her progeny. Two entries —Nicolson Bros. 1, C. T. M'Callum 2. , . _ , Bull, one year old. One entry—J. A. Payne 1. _ Best group of four animals. Two entries—Nicolson Bros. 1, C. T. M'Callum 2. Otago Co-op. Dairy Company’s prize for most points—Nicolson Bros. N.Z. Friesian Breeders’ Association’s rid medal for champion bull—Payne Bros. Champion cow—Nicolson Bros. 'deserve champion cow —C. T. M'Callum. JERSEYS. Judge: Mr T. Porteous (Oamarul. Cow, four years old or over, in milk or in calf Throe entries—D.Wright 1 and 2, W. Walker 3. Cow three vears old, in milk or in calf. Two entries—D. Wright 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old. Two entries—D. Wright 1 add 2. . . _ Heifer, one year old. Four entries —D. Wright 1 and 2, James Davidson 3. Best cow' or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Two entries—D. Wright 1 and 2.

Cow, any age, with two of her progeny. Two entries —D. Wright 1 and 2. Bull, three years old and upwards. One entry—D. Wright 1. Bull, one year. Two entries —D. Wright 1 and 2. Best group of four animals. Two entries —D. Wright _1 mid 2. Mr A. Stewart’s special prize for most points—D. Wright. Champion bull —D. Wright. Champion cow —D. Wright. CROSSBREDS. Judges: Combined cattlemen. Cow, four years old or over, in milk or in calf. Four entries—W. K. Hayward I, J. Sandford 2, Miss Cochrane 3. Heifer, two years old. Three entries — J. Davidson 1, C. Hall 2, D. Wright 3. Heifer, one year old. Seven entries— D. Wright 1, G. Williamson 2, C. Head 3. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Three entries —D. Wright 1 and 3, C. Hall 2. Waitaki Dairy Company’s trophy for cow giving most milk in four successive milkings. One entry—D. Ireland. Cottar’s cow. Four entries —W. K. Hayward 1, J. Sandford 2, Miss Cochrane 3. Best heifer, one year old, any breed. Eight entries —D. Wright 1, J. A. Pavne 2, D. Reid 3. Crossbred heifer calf, to be led by boy or girl, 16 or under, and judged for milking qualities. Six entries —W. Russell 1, C. Head 2, L. Thompson 3. David Ireland (Pleasant Valley) won the Waitaki Dairy Company’s butter-fat cup for the third time. SHEEP. Judge: Mr D. J. Ross (Kartigi). BORDER LEICESTER. Ram, four-tooth and upwards. Seven entries —John Chisholm 1,2, and 3. Ram, one-shear. Two entries —John Chisholm 1,2, and 3. Three flock rams. One entry—John Chisholm 1. Ewe, four tooth and upwards, wet. Three entries—John Chi-holm 1,2 and 3. Ewe, one shear. r -reo entries—John Chisholm 1,2 and 3. Ewe lamb. Three entries—John Chisholm 1,2 and 3. Ram lamb. Three entries—John Chisholm 1,2 and 5. Champion and reserve champion ram — John Chisholm. Champion and reserve champion ewe— John Chisholm. ROMNEY. Ram four tooth and upwards. Two entries—lreland Bros. 1 and 2. Ram, one shear. Three entries-—lreland Bros. 1,2 and 3. Three flock rams. Two entries —Ireland Bros 1 and 2. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards, wet. Four entries—lreland Bros, 1,2 and 3. Ewe, one shear. Three entries —Ireland Bros. 1,2 end 3. Ram lamb. Four entries—lreland Bros. 1,2 and 3. Ewe lamb. Three entries—lreland Bros. 1,2 end 3. Champion and reserve champion ram— Ireland Bros. Champion and reserve champion ewa— Ireland Bros. „ CORRIEDALES. Ewe, four-tooth and upwards, wet. One A. Payne 1. . . Ewe, one-shear. Two entries —James A. Payne 1 and 2. . „ Ram lamb. One entry—James A. Bayne Ewo lamb. One entry—James A. Payne L SOUTHDOWNS. Ram, any age. Two entries Ireland Bros. 1, J. A. Payne 2. _ Ewe, any ago. One entry—J. A. Payne L CROSSBREDS. Two crossbred ewes, four-tooth and, upwards, with lamb at foot. Three entries B ewes, two-tooth moat suitable tor breeding fat lambs. Two entries—lreland Bros. 1 and 2. Three halfbred two-tooth ewes, most suitable for breeding purposes. Two entries John Chisholm 1 and 2. „ Special trophy for most points, in o heep classes— lreland Bros. 64, John Chisholm 46. FAT SHEEP. Judges: Fat lamb buyers. Three wethers or maiden ewes, any breed or cross, most suitable for freezing. New Zealand Refrigerating Company s prizes. Five entries—lreland Bros. 1 and 3, John Chisholm 2. Three wethers or maiden ews, any breed, any cross (live weight not to exceed 1801 b). Two entries—B. W. Fell 1, Ireland Bros. 2. , . Three prime heavy ewes. Three entries B. W. Fell 1, Ireland Bros. 2 and 3. Three crossbred lambs, most suitable for freezing. Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company’s prizes. Four entries —Ireland Bros. I and 3, B. W. Fell 2. Three heaviest, lambs. First prize given by Mr J. Chisholm. One entry—lreland Bros. 1. DOGS. Judges: Sheep judges. Collie, smooth, dog or bitch. Eight entries —Miss Fairley Carson 1, Ireland Bros. 2, T. H. Allcock 3. Collie, rough, dog or bitch. Nine entries —Mrs R. Templeton 1, G. MAean 2, J. Thompson 3. Collie, bearded, dog or bitch. Four entries —L. Gilchrist 1, I. Ross 2, L. Nye 3. HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Judge: Mr J. Jenkins (Balclutha). Entire horse, three years old. One entry—J. M'Grath 1. Brood mare, with foal at foot or to foal this season. Four entries —Mrs Bannatyne 1, J. Allan 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Foal. Five entries —Mrs Bannatyne 1, C. Hall 2. C. T. M'Callum 3. Dry mare, four years old and upwards. Nine entries —J. Cook 1, J. M'Grath 2 and 3. Filly, three years old. Six entries—C. W. Hallum 1, J. M'Grath 2, James Gilmore 3. Filly, two years old. Six entries —A. Douglass 1, J. Allan 2, J. M'Grath 3. Gelding, two years old. Four entries— Mrs Bannatyne 1, A. Douglass 2, A. W. Douglas 3. Gelding or filly, one-year-old. Five entries—Mrs Bannatyne 1, C. W. Hallum 2, J. Allan 5. Clydesdale Horse Society’s silver medal for best yearling or two-year-old colt or filly, bred by exhibitor. Five entries—Mrs Bannatyne. Gelding, four years old and upwards One entry—W. Reid 1. Golding, three years old. Four entries— F. M'Callum 1, J. Cook 2, C. Black 5. Pair of horses, suitable for farming. Five entries--.!. M'Grath 1, C. W. Hallum 2, J. Cook 3. Three-horse team. Four entrios—J. M'Grath 1, J. Cook 2. J. Allan 3. Four-horse team. Two entries—J. Coot 1, F. M'Callum 2. Mare, with two of her progeny. Two entries—J. M'Grath 1, J. Allan 2. Champion prize card for best mare' or filly on ground—Mrs Bannatyne. Champion prize card for best entire on ground—J. M'Grath. Spring cart horse ; over lOcwt and up to 15cwt. Four entries —J. Payne 1, C T. M'Callum 2, G. Johnston 3. Spring cart horse, up r.o lOcwt. Five entries—J. Diack 1, J. Davidson 2, H. Fry 3. Best yearling by Fabricanda. Two entrios—J. Allan 1 and 2. Boy or girl, 18 years and unoer, who was best at loading ’and exhibiting a horse in the ring Six entries—J. Hall 1. Most points in draught horse classes—J. M’Grath 18 points, Mrs Jannatyne 12 points. THOROUGHBREDS AND PONIES. Judge: M R. Lochhead (Balclutha). Brood male, with foal at loot or to foal this season. One entry—Denis Toomey 1. Dry mare o gelding, four years old and upwards. Fivt entries——bliss 31. Statham (Dunedin) 1, D. Toomey 2, T. Johnston 3. Pony, over 13.2 haiida and under 14.2 hands, to bo driven. Nine entries—Miss Cochrane 1, G. Miller 2, D. Ross 3, A. Douglass 4. Pony, over 13.2 hands and not exceeding 14 2 hands, to be ridden by boy or girl. Ten entries— G. Miller 1. B. Stevenson 2, A. Douglass 3. D. Ross 4. Pony, 13.1 hands and under, to be. driven. Five entries—D. Ross 1. W. Sloan 2, W. Reid 3. Best boy rider, 15 years and under. Seven entries—J. O'Connell 1. George Roberts 2, R. M. Brown 3. Best girl rider, 13 years and under. Five entries—G. Miller 1. Miss Hazel Hallum 2, C. Ross 3. Pony. 12.2 hands and not over 13.2 hascis, to be ridden. Seven entries —D. Ross 1, A. G. Wright 2, Miss Nicholls 3. Pony, 12.2 hands and under, to be ridden. Seven entries—-Miss Nicholls 1, D. Ross 2, T Ballingall 3, A. Bannatyne 4. 4 Champion pony—T. Miller. Reserve champion—D. Rosa. Most points—D. Rosa.

COACHERS AND HACKS. Judge: Mr A. Walker (Outram). Hack, up to 15st. Six entries —W. Reid 1, W. Hastie 2, R. Frame 3. Hack, up to 13st. Six entries —Miss Nicholls 1, I. J. Ross 2, G. Roberts 3. Hack, up to list. Seven entries —Miss Greenslade 1, G. Pryde 2, Miss Statham 3. Cob, 14.2 to 15 hands, to be driven. Three entries —G. Pryde 1, Ivan Miller 2. Gelding or mare, best adapted for mounted rifle work. Seven entries—Miss Nicholls 1, I. J. Ross 2, C. T. M‘Callum 3. Best paced hack. Ten entries —I. J. Ross 1, Miss Nicholls 2, Miss Greenslade 3. Lady’s hack, to be ridden by a lady. Seven entries —Miss Greenslade 1, G. Pryde 2, Miss Statham 3. Best lady rider. Eight entries —Miss Statham 1, I. J. Ross 2, Miss Greenslade 3. Lady's hack, local. Eight entries —G. Pryde 1, I. J. Ross 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. Best dogcart horse or mare, to be driven. Eight entries—C. T. M'Callum 1, I. J. Rosa 2, W. Hastie 3. •Best local lady rider. Eight entries — 1. J, Ross 1, A. Douglass 2, G. Pryde 3. Beet gig horse or mare. Seven entries —Miss Nicholls 1, A. Douglass 2 and 3. Champion hack —Miss Nicholls. Reserve champion hack —Miss Greenslade. Most points in light horses and pomes —Miss Nicholls (20) 1, I. J. Ross (12) 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Judge: Mrs J. Nyhon (Sandymount). Two pounds fresh butter, in rolls or squares. Four entries —Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Hayward 2, Mrs Timmins 3. Fancv butter. Four entries —Mrs Marshall 1, Mrs D. Walker 2, Mrs Timmins 3. Two pounds powdered butter. Five entries—Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Marshall 2, Mrs Timmins 3. Five pounds salt butter. Two entries —Mrs Hayward X, Mrs W. Allan 2. Most points—Mrs D. Walker. Loaf of home-made bread. Four entries—Mrs J. Maxwell 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs Walker 3. Six oaten cakes. Two entries —Mrs Timmins 1, Mrs Maxwell 2. Six girdle scones. Four entries—Mrs Walker 1, Mrs J. R. Dempster 2, Mrs D. Maxwell 3. Six oven scones. Six entries—Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs W. K. Hayward 3. Six pikelets. Four entries —Mrs J. R. Dempster 1, Miss Maggie Carson 2, Mrs Maxwell 3. Seed cake. Six entries —Mrs Hayward 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs Dempster 3. Sponge sandwich, jam filling. Two entries —Mrs Timmins 1, Miss Muir 2. Light fruit cake, not iced. Three entries—Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Timmins 2, Mrs Dempster -3. Dark fruit cake, not iced. One entry— Mrs Timmins. Six squares shortbread. Three entries —Mrs Dempster 1, Mrs Timmins 2. Mrs Johnston 3. Gingerbread. Six entries —Mrs Johnston 1, Miss Leslie 2, Mrs Hayward 3. Six pikelets, girls 17 and under. Two entries —Miss Fairly Carson 1, Miss Jones 2. Six oven scones, girls 17 and under. Three entries —Miss Ritchie 1, Miss Jones 2, Miss F. Carson 3. Hens’ eggs, one dozen. Two entries — Mrs Templeton 1, Mrs Sandford 2. Collection of four jams and jellies. Three entries —Mrs Timmins 1, Mrs Heenan 2, Mrs J. Henderson 3. Collection of four jars pickles and preserved fruit. Two entries—Mrs Timmins 1, Mrs Heenan 2. Most points—Mrs Timmins. Best lunch for a school child. Thirteen entries—Miss Orbell 1, Mrs G. R. Ritchie (Dunedin) 2, Miss L. A. Heckler 5. FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES. Judge: Mrs Nyhon. Best collection of cut flowers, 12 varieties. Two entries—Mrs Henderson 1, Miss Orbell 2. Bowl of rosea. One entry—Miss Orbell L Bowl of sweet peas. Five entries—Mrs Timmins 1, Miss M'GiUivray 2, M:s G Birdling 3. Decorated mantlepiece. Four entries — Mrs Timmins 1, Mrs Birdling 2, Miss Orbell 5. Collection of vegetables. Three entries — Miss M'GiUivray 1, Mrs J. Jones 3. COMPETITIONS. Judges: Light hors© judges. Best jumper—W. Hastie 1, G. Roberts 2 and 3. Pony trot (under 14.2 hands) —B. Stevenson 1, F. Douglas 2, C. Hall 3. Hunter —W. Hastie 1, H. S, Jones 2, G. Roberts 3. Pony trot (ponies not to exceed 13 hands) —W. Reid 1, G. Sloan 2, A. Wright 3. High jump—W. Hastie and H. S. Jones (equal) 1, G. Roberts 5.. Ladles’ jumping—Miss Greenslade 1, Miss Statham 2. . Sheep guessing (correct weight, 108Jlb) — A. Murray, lOSilb. Fat lamb judging—J. Macaulay (Flag Swamp) 1, chose freezing lambs correctly and selected three second quality lambs instead of four. John Chisholm (Palmerston) selected freezing lambs No’s. 1 and 3, but missed No. 2.; selected four second quality lambs correctly. . Pony trot, 14 hands—B. Stevenson (Mount Royal) 1, Miss Douglass 2 J. Hall 3. Stockman’s race—Brian Toomey 1, w. Allcock 2. D. Boss 3.