CLUTHA AND MATAU SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21196, 29 November 1930, Page 9

CLUTHA AND MATAU SHOW.

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE’S DAY. JUDGING OF CATTLE AND HORSES. / : AN EXCELLENT DISPLAY. People’s Day at the Clutha and Matau A. and P. Society's Show at Balclutha 1 yesterday was one of the most successful • in the long history of .the society. The ", ’ "weather was perfect all day, and • in the ; afternoon the show grounds were thronged with visitors from, all parts of Otago, including a great-many from' Dunedin and „ not a few from Southland. * .The catalogue was an excellent one, and, the displays of both Heavy and light horses were among the best ever, seen on this' ground. ■ The idea of postponing the judg- , , mg of cattle and. horses till the second ; day of the show is a good one, this fact being demonstrated yesterday by the keen interest taken in the stock paraded before i-j the jufges. The ringside was crowded from noon on with-, hundreds' of peoptri ■'Yho were bent on tasking the , most j,. the ideal summer sunshine ;that, ; spread' ; a _ warm glow over the grounds alp the • afternoon. “ . ■; _ An interesting prograinme of competi- •;< tiens was carried out, and attracted competitors from as far north as Timaru, and as far south as Invercargill. There was , a .good contingent of Dunedin riders and' •; horses also. The entries in the hunting competitions were exception, up to 1 18 ■ horses competing in a single event. The ; display of horsemanship given by both lady and gentleman riders was warmly appreciated, arid the performances of the , large fields were watched with the keenest ■ interest. The results of the various events are given below. THE CATTLE RINGS. The cattle exhibits generally reached a very fair standard of quality, but com- • petition was absent from many- classes that have, in the past, been well supported at this show. The Jerseys were the strongest numericaliy, and despite a remarkable irregularity in quality and diversity of type, •. they made a good display. The young stock, particularly the heifers, puzzled . the judge with their variety of type, but no described the section as a very credit- • abl ? one. Messrs E. H. Smith (Balclutha) and fl. C. Anderson (Stirling) were the - most prominent exhibitors, and -shared - *ne bulk of the prizes. Mr Smith showed the champion cow and altogether domihated the juvenile classes, Mr Anderson taxing, most of the honours in the bull • aß 7 ell a 8 the b ul! championships. fP“ breeders were represented by some outstanding specimens of the> breed, and exhibited types of young stock that mav +u fleeted to exert great influence oh ?f w bich they are a part. . Ihe Fnesians were a good lot, but in so _ far as there was absolutely no ' *°i? lp .l tlt,on t be section was a weak' one. -All the cattle were from the Ferncla'e stud of Messrs W. Y. Dickie and Sons " . who mqt with exceptional success at the Dunedin Show earlier in the week. Good entries were catalogued in the Ayrshire ' section, but the withdrawal of the Wangaloa breeders, Messrs Bisscl • Bros,, left Mr James Taylor (Stirling) moet undisputed possession of the' field. Mr Thomas Morris (Paretai) was ' . also an exhibitor, and Mr H, G. Cutfaberteon (Paretai) showed a very nice aged line that won him a red ticket as we]l as a championship ribbon. Mr Taylor annexed the female championship, and also secured reserve championship! cards . for both. bulls and cows. He also inj ? mon £ -bis spoils a silver cup offered for the winner of the most points , in the Ayrshire section. The sole representative of the beef shorthorn breed was. a sire exhibited by Mr A. C. Begg (Pukeawa), and bred by Mr J/ A. Johnstone,' of Bushcy Park. This bull is proving an excellent breeder of quality beef cattle, specimens of which were to be seen in the fat cattle pens, There was a large entry of crossbred and general dairy cattle of a very ueefultype, and there was keen' competition for the awards. . ' The fat cattle section was one of the finest assembled at any show in Otago or Southland of ■ recent years. The quality was excellent, and the numbers were unusually large. The value of the Stirling district as grazing country for fat cattle is indicated by the large entry of stock from that corner of the country. Messrs Barton’s Ltd. raise some exceptionally good stock there, and made a marked impression on the judge with the selection paraded yesterday. Mr A. C. Begg (Pukeawa) was another successful exhibitor, showing many fine types, and Mrs A. J Bell, Mr J. P. Bell, both ofStirling, and Mr Alexander Renton (inch Clutha) were also in the picture. HORSES, There was an entry of between 60 and .70 draught horses of all sorts and the , judges expressed satisfaction with the general standard of quality. The Clutha and Matau Society is to be congratulated upon following the lead of the'Royal Agricultural Society in the matter of the appointment of young men as judges, Mr J. B. Blair of Outram, was yesterday associated with Mr Simon Fleming, of Cfooketon, in the judging of the heavy horse classes. Too many. societies lose sight of the fact that death, retirement, i or. advancing years are/ continually reducing the number of those breeders able to ■ remain on t&e judge’s panel. The result is that the work of judging at metro- , pojitan and provincial' shows is annually being shouldered by a smaller company of enthusiasts, while the younger men are

denied, the - opportunities for qualifying at provincial shows. Mr Blair made his “rat appearance-yesterday in the showring'in the capacity of judge; arid demonstrated the soundness-of -the principle of encouraging the_ younger generation to take the keen - interest in stud heeding which alone makes a good judge. .The champion entire was found in the aged . stallion class, Mr John Young’s (Alianton) Brunstane Duplicate being chosen for the honour, with one of his yearling sons close behind him as reserve champion. The champion mare was _ also an Alianton entry, Mr Young scoring the reserve championship also, and a large share of the class awards in the-breeding section. There was a very fair entry of fillies from three years down, the pick of the bunch being a stylish, well-bred three-year-old which'won a red ticket for Mr J. R. M'Kinnon -(Clinton}. Mr R. G. Lockhart was another sue--cessful exhibitor. His class awards weremany and he was as prominent in ,the working draught section ae in the breeding classes. Among his laurels was the silver cup for the most points, in breeding classes, the entries to, be bred by the exhibitor! Mr John Young, took the open points prize. Messrs /Allison Bros. (Clarksville) made their customary diatiactive display of. geldings and working draughts., and secured,'many prizes. Mr J F. Thomson (Balchitha) showed a fine specimen of 10 cwt. spring carter, which was in perfect condition and strikingly turned out for a horse continually at work. The light horse sections were all good. The entries were remarkable in many cases. As many as 14 and 18 horses were parad_ed,..in some classes, and the had; no easy', task separating thebest qf them. The entries' in the caddie: horse/classes totalled 'about 120,-and ponies and hackneys were also numerous, Mr J. M. Shaw, of Washdyke; was in the first flight of prize-winners. ■ His 11stone hack, ■ Geordie, was first in its , class/ arid besides winning the championship, was adjudged the best-paced horse, , e , best lady’s hack, arid the best type of hunter on the ground. Mies Greenslade (Dunedin) was also well up in the hat tff successful exhibitors, and Miss Statham (Dunedin). Miss K. Wood (Beaumont), Mr W. Telford (Otanomomo), • Messrs. Calder and Cochrane. (Awamangu) Messrs W. and J. Hazlett (Lumsden), Mr A. A J6pp (Mount Allan), Mr A, Macdonald (Lumsden)and the Carterhope Estate also .shared in the distribution of prize money. Mr ; T. H. Ivey (Timaru) showed tne chUmpion harness horse, and the pony championship went to Mr W. Roberts (Clinton). . The gate takings for the day amounted to £225, a record for the :socicty. ' PRIZE LIST. The following are the results of yesterdays judging;— CATTLE. 1 JERSEYS. ■ Judge:-Mr B, Clent (Lorneville). Cow, four years or over, in milk. Three entries—E. H. Smith 1, M. G. Shepherd Cow, four years or over, dry, in calf. .Two entries—E. H. Smith (Balclutha) I and 2. ‘ Heifer, three years old. Three entr^ies—R-, Arbuthnot (Balclutha) 1. E. H. - Smith 2 and 3. _Heifers yearling. Pour entries—B. H. Smith 1, R, . Arbuthnot 2, H, C. Anderson 3. Pair of cows or heifers, in milk. One entry—E. H Smith 1. Bull three years or over. Two' ent”ee—H. C. Anderson 1, A Maxwell • Ramepo) 2, .Bull,- two old. One entry—E. H Smith 1. Bull, one year old. Four entries—- , C. Anderson 1 and 2, E. H, Smith 3. Best yearling bull, bred by exhibitor. Two entries—H. C. Anderson (Stirling) 1 and 2. Heifer calf. Two entries—Edgar Smith I, H. C. Anderson 2. Bull calf. Two entries —H. C. Andercon (Stirbng) 1 and 2. Champion bull—H. C. Anderson. " ' Champion cow—E.fH. Smith. AYRSHIRES. Judge: Mr T E. Dobbie (Menzie’s Ferry). Cow. in milk Four years or over. Two entries —James Taylor (Stirling) 1 and Cow, dry four years or over, in calf One entry —James Taylor 1. Heifer, three years old, in calf. One entry—James Taylor 1, Heifer, two years. Two entries—James Lay lor 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling. Seven entries—James Jaylor 1, Thomas Morris (Paretai) 2 and Pair of cows or heifers, in milk or in calf. One entry—James Taylor 1. Bull, three years or over. Two entries —H. G. Cuthberteon (Paretai) 1, Thomas Morris 2. Bull, two years old. One entry—James Taylor (Stirling) 1. Bull, one-year-old. Two entries—James Taylor 1, Thomas Morris 2. Champion bpll—H. G. Cuthberteon/' Reserve champion bull—James Taylor. Champion cow—James Taylor, champion cow —James Taylor. Most points in Ayrshires—James Taylor-. FRIESIANS. Judge: Mr W. Bryant (Otokia) Cow, four years or over, in milk. One entry—W. Y Dickie and Sons (Gore) 1. Cow, dry, any age, in calf. Two entries -W. Y. Dickie and Sons J and 2. Heifer, yearling. Two entries—W. Y Dickie and Sons 1 and 2. Pair of cows or heifers, in milk or in calf. Two entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1 and 2. Bull, three years old or over. One entry—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. Bull, two years old. One entry—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. Bull, yearling. Tw o entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1 and 2.

Champion bull—W, Y. Dickie and Sons. Champion cow—W. Y, Dickie and Sons. ! CROSSBREDS. Combined Cattle Judges. Dairy cow, any age, in milk. Three entries—H.. C. Anderson I and 2, J. Willoocks 3. Pair of dairy cows, iri milk or in calf. One entry—H C. Anderson 1. Best group of three dairy animals. Five entries—H. C„ Anderson 1, James Taylor 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 3. Co-operative Dairy Company’s special for exhibitors who are members of the Stirling group of the Southland and Otago BLerd-tehting Association. Four entries—H. C. Anderson. 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old, in milk or in calf. One entry—H. C. Anderson 1. Breeders’ group, bull and three females. Two entries—H. C. Anderson 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2.. Heifer, one year old. Three entries— H. C. Anderson 1 and 2, G. T. Smith . (Waiwera South) 3. Pair of yearling heifers. Four entries —H C. Anderson 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, Thomas Morris 3. Best heifer calf. Four entries—J. Weir (Stirling) 1, A. Maxwell (Barnego) 2 and 3. Best cottar’s cow. Three entries—R. Arbuthnot 1, M. 6. Shepherd 2, J. Willcocks ■3. ’ Best heifer calf, any dairy breed (hoys and girls). Six entries —J. Weir (Stirling) 1, C. Holgate (Barnego)'2, H. C. Anderson 3. SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr J. Bateman (Invercargill) i .Bull, three years or over. One entry— A, C. Begg (Pukeawa) 1. FAT CATTLE. Judge: Mr A. Murray (Mosgiel). Pat bullock, four years or over. Two entries—Barton’s, Ltd. - (Dunedin) 1 and 2. , : - Fat bullock, three years. Five'entries —'Mrs J. A. Bell (Stirling) 1,, Barton’s, Ltd., 2, J. F. Bell (Stirling) 3. Fat' steer, two years. Six .entries— Barton’s, Ltd,, 1,2, and 3. Fat' steer, yearling. Seven entries —T. K. Harbud (Stirling) I, Barton’s, Ltd., 2 and 3. ' Fat. cow. One entry—Barton’s, Ltd., 1. Fat heifer, three years. One entry— Barton’s; Ltd., 1. Fat heifer, two years old. Three entries—A, C. Begg (Pukeawa) 1,2, and 3, Fat heifer, yearling. Two entries — A. C. Begg 1 and 2. , Pen, of two fat bullockp. suitable for butchers’ requirements. Five entries — Barton’s, Ltd., 1 and 3, Mrs A. J. Bell 2Beat body beef ‘ animal. Four entries —Barton’s, Ltd., 1. t Best steer calf, born after August 1, 1930. One entry—Hugh Hodgate 1. Most points in fat cattle—Barton s Ltd. PIGS. Judge: Mr W. Hastie (Dunedin). Berkshire sow, one' year or over. One entry—Holgate’s Estate 1. Berkshire sow, under one year. Four entries—Holgate’s Estate 1,2, and 3. , Tamworth sow. under one year. Two entries—Holgate’s Estate 1 and 2. Sow. any breed, with litter. One entry —Holgate’s Estate 1. Berkshire boar, one year or over. One entry—Holgate’s Estate 1. 1 Berkshire boar, under one year. Three entries—Holgate’s Estate 1,2, and 3. Boar, one year or over, Tamworth One entry—Holgate’s Estate 1. Estate Iporkers l porkers one entry—Holgate> Estate 1111 ' 011 ® erksb * r . e Hoar—Holgate’s Berkshire sow—Holgate’s Estate™ 1 ” 011 Tamwortb borir—Holgate's Estate™ 111011 Tamworth sow—Holgate's HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Judges: - Messrs J. B. Blair (OutramJ and Simon Fleming (Crookston). Entire, four years or over. Two enTo^ - fßalciuTha) l^ an *° n l K. G Lockhart (Clarksville) 2, Allieon Bros. (Clarksville!) 3. ’ ■ TW?° d t m - are ’ T in foa U or f °al at foot. Three entries—James Caley and Sons l K. G. Lockhart 2. Lo?kW°l. ° r fiHy - ° ne entry ~ R - G - Yeld mare, four years or over. Five John Young 1 and 2, R. G, Locki lly M<^' ree ye ?£?. old- Two entriesJ R. MKinnon (Clinton) 1, R. G Lockhart (Clarksville) 2. ’ L . Fflly, two years old. Four entries— John Young 1. R Clark (Clarksville) 2. K. G. Lockhart 3. ■ Filly, one year old. Four entries—John Yming 1, R. G. Lockhart 2 and 3, Pair of mares, or fillies. Five entries —John V oung 1 and 2, R. G. Lockhart 3. Three mares or fillies. Three entries n h P X ou , nc , 1- . R - G- Lockhart 2 and 3 Pest Clydesdale mar e or filly, bred bv exhibitor Sis entries—John Young I and «. G. Lockhart 3. Best yearling colt or filly, local exhibitors only. Six entries—R. G. Lockhart 1 A and 3. Clydesdale Horse Society’s medal for yearliijgs or two-year-olds. Four entries— K. G. Lockhart. Gelding, four rears or over. One entry —Allison Bros. 1, Gelding, three years old. Two entries —Allison Bros. 1 and 2, - Gelding, two years old. Four entries— Allison Bros 1 Maxwell Bros (Stirling) 2, J. Tait (Stirling) 3. Two-horse team, in regular work. Two entries—R. G Lockhart 1, Allison Bros. Three-horse team. Two entries—R. G. LofKhprt 1, Allison Bros. 2, Spring carter, unto lOcwt, One entry Thomson (Balclutha) I, Best tradesman’s turnout. Oiic entry— J. F. Thomson (Balclutha) 1. Champion entire—John Young. Reserve champion entire—John Young. Champion mare —John Young.

Reserve champion mare—John Young. Most points in breeding classes—John Young. Most points for stock bred by exhibitor —R. G. Lockhart. , THOROUGHBREDS AND HACKNEYS. Judge: Mr A. Campbell (Milton). Thoroughbred stallion, three years or oV mu One entry—R. M'Callum 1. Thoroughbred mare, three years or °/^ r * ~F our entries—Miss M. Statham (Dunedin). 1 and 2. Thoroughbred mare, in foal, or foal at foot. One entry—CaltTer and Cochrane Hackney mare, any age. ' One entry—0. Throp (Te Eouka) 1. Hackney colt or filly, two years. One entry—Ora Begg 1. Hackney colt or filly, yearling. Three entries —Calder* and Cochrane ,1, R. Christie (Warepa) 2. Pony, 14.2 hands or under. Sis entries—A. R. Johnston (Gore) 1, W. Roberts (Clinton) 2, Mias Statham (Dunedin) .3. Pony, 13.2 hands or under. Eight entries—W. Roberts 1, L. Jones (Wendon) 2 and 3, C. Nelson (Stirling) 4. Pony, 14.2 hands or under (in harness) . Five entries—W. Roberts 1, A. R. Johnston 2, 6. Scott (Toiro) 3. Pony, 12.2 hands or under." Three entries—T. M‘Kay (Balclutha) 1, Calder and Cochrane 2, 6. Duff 3. Champion pony—W. Roberts. LIGHT HORSES. Judge:. Mr Bruce Ireland (Invercargill), Hack up to 15 stone. Eight entries —W. and J, Hazlett (Lumsden) 1 and 2, A. A. Jopp (Mount, Allan) 3. Hack up to 13 stone. Nine entries — Miss Greenslade (Dunedin) 1, A. M Donald (Lumsden), 2, W. and J. Hazlett 3. Hack up to 11 stone. Seventeen entries —J. Shaw (Waahdyke) 1, W. Telford (Otanomomo) 2, Calder and Cochrane 3. Best saddle horse, local. Eight entries—W. Telford 1. Calder and Cochrane 2, Carterhope Estate 3. Best-paced horse. Fifteen entries— J. Shaw 1, A. M'Donald 2, A. A. Jopp 3. Cob, 15 hands or under. Ten entries —Miss K. Wood (Beaumont) 1. L. Robertson (Outram) 2, Carterhope Estate 3. Lady’s hack. Fourteen entries—J. Shaw 1. A. M'Donald 2. W; Telford 3. • Best lady rider. Fifteen entries—Miss Greenslade 1, Miss Statham 2, Miss Christie 3. Best type of hunter. Fourteen entries —J. Shaw 1, Miss Greenslade 2. A, Macdonald (Lumsden) 3. Best type of troop horse. Fourteen entries—W. and J. Hazlett 1, A. A. Jopp 2. Miss Greenslade 3. Champion saddle horse—J. Shaw. Troop horse (sth Mounted Rifle Company). Two entries—R. Christie 1 and 2. Best type of harness. Eight entries— T. H. Ivey (Timaru) 1, Miss K, Wood (Beaumont) 2 and 3. Dog-carter. Two entries —T. H. Ivey 1, Miss K. Wood 2. Best turnout. Three R. Johnston 1, G. Scott 2, Simon Wright 3. Most points in light hbrsesj—J. Shaw. - Champion harness horse—T. H. Ivey. COMPETITIONS. • Maiden Hunters Eighteen entries — D. H. Tilson (Port Molyneux) 1, Carterhope Estate 2, Mies Statham (Dunedin) 3. Open Hunting" Competition. Seventeen _ entries—Carterhope Estate 1, W. Hastie (Dunedin) 2. A. Speight (Otautau) 3. Lady’s Hunter, ridden bv a lady. Fifteen entries—W. Hastie ‘(Duned:n) 1, Carterhope Estate 2, Miss Mowat (Dunedin) 3. ' Pony Trot. 14.2 hands „or under. Six entries —C. Nelson 1, Len Jones (Wendon) 2 and 3. ■