BLUESKIN SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21539, 11 January 1932, Page 4

BLUESKIN SHOW

EXCELLENT CATTLE DISPLAY UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS The Blueskin A. and P. Society’s annual show’ was held at Waitati on Saturday when the weather conditions were anything but favourable. Though there was little rain, the day was overcast, and a cold breeze sprang up during the afternoon. The attendance was satisfactory, the “ gate ” proving to be only a very small {unount short of the takings at the previous show. The entries generally were good, the cattle section being particularly strong. The competition w r as very keen in these classes, and the winning beasts were all outstanding exhibits. The entry of draughts was not so good as that of the previous year, but there was a fine selection of light horses. The home industries section was revived, and excellent entries were received. Most of the awards in this section were won locally. Numerically the strongest section in the show was the competitions, which were very well patronised and keenly contested. The competitions judge stated that the events were the best he had seen at any country show in Otago this season, and he had never, in the past 40 years, seen better jumpers at Waitati. The hacks and ponies were described as an excellent lot, fit for exhibition at any show. The most outstanding entry was Mrs T. D. Dalziel’S horse Chrysler, which, though only in its sixth season, has already won 110 first prizes and 24 championships. Though there were not many draughts forward, they were excellent beasts, and the competition was quite keen. The Ayrshires were good in all classes and, though there was not a great deal of competition, the cattle were fit to take part in any show. The Jersey section was a very satisfactory one, Mr P. Hellyer’s bull, Willonyx Oxford King, continued its unbeaten record by winning it ninth championship. This beast is only two years old, and it is considered to be improving all the time. The same exhibitor showed the champion cow, Scenic Sylvius. This championship proved to be a reversal of the order at the Dunedin show, the cow which won the championship at the Otago meeting being somewhat out of condition at the Waitati Show. The best two-year-old heifer was a very promising beast, and the yearlings were an outstanding class. All were in excellent show condition, and had been well brought out and carefully handled. The judge expressed the opinion that Jerseys had recently grown very much in popularity in this district. The Friesians were a feature of the show, the judge stating that they were the best he had ever seen at Waitati, All the exhibits were, in excellent condition, and showed that they had been handled well. The competition w r as very keen, and there w r ere only a few points between the prize-winners in each class. The chamipon and reserve champion cows were easily the best pair the judges had encountered at this show. Though the entries in the home industries section were not numerically strong, the quality all round was excellent and the texture of the baking exhibits was a feature of the display. The competition was not excentionally keen, and the judges had little difficulty in placing the awards. The folio-wing is the prize list:— CATTLE FRIESIANS. Judges: Messrs C. Nicholson and J. Stott (Hampden).

Bull, three years or over. Three entries—T. Hewitt 1 M'Donald and Co. 2. C. T. M'Callum 3.

Bull, two years or over. One entry— C. T. M'Callum 1. Yearling bull. Two entires—J. A. Payne 1. T. Hewitt 2. Cow in milk. Five entries —J. A. Payne 1 and 3, T. Hewitt 2. Heifer in milk, three years. Two entries—T. Hewitt 1 and 2. Heifer, twm years, in milk. Two entries —T. Hewitt 1 and 2. Dry cow, four years or over, in calf. Two entries—J. A. Payne 1. G. T. M'Callum 2. . Heifer, three years, dry. Four entries —M'Donald and Co. 1, C. T. M Calhim 2, T. Hewitt 3. Heifer, three years, dry. Three entries.—T. Hewitt 1, M'Donald and Co. 2, C. T. M'Callum 3. . Heifer, yearling. Five entries—J. A. Payne 1. T. Hewitt 2. C. T. M'Callum 3 Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Six entries.—J. A. Payne 1. T. Hewitt 2 and 3. Cow and two of her progeny. Three entries—T. Hewitt 1. C. T. M'Callum 2. Championship bull-M. Payne. Reserve champion—C. T. M Callum. Champion cow. —J. Payne. Reserve champion—C. T. M Callum.

AYRSHIRES. Judge: Mr S. Gillies (Hampden). Yearling bull. Two entries—D. Reid 1, W. G. Seymour 2. . Cow, four years or over, in milk. Une entry—D. Reid 1. ... Heifer, three years or over, in milk. One entry—D. Reid 1. Heifer, two years, in milk. One entry —D. Reid 1. . 1f Cow, dry, four years or over, in can. One entry—D. Reid 1. Heifer, two years, dry. One entry— D. Reid 1. . . tv Heifer, yearling. Three entries D. Reid 1. T. Stevenson 2. J. Davidson 3. Cow or heifer.' bred by exhibitor. Two entries —D. Reid 1 and 2. Cow, with two of her progeny. One entry—D. Reid 1. Champion bull—D. Reid. Champion cow or heifer D. lieia. CROSSBRED.

Judge: Mr S. Gillies (Hampden). Cow, three years or over, in milk. Three entries —J. Pryde 1, W. Wilson 2, P, Hellyer 3. Cow, three years or over, dry. Two entries —P. Hellyer 1, J. Heifer, two years or over. Three entries —P. Hellyer 1, W. Reid 2, A. heifer. Seven entries —J. Hellyor 1, P. Hellyer 2, W. Reid 3.

JERSEYS. Judge: Mr F. J. Keast (Middlemarch). Bull, three years or over. One entry— A. M'Gregor 1. „ , „ Bull, two years. One entry P. HeUyßßull, yearling. Three entries—J. Hellyer 1, W. Robertson 2, P. Hellyer Jh Cow, four years or over, in milk. Five entries—P. Hellyer 1, M. Warren 2. A. M'Gregor 3. . _ Heifer, three years, in milk. Two entries—P. Hellyer 1, J. Scott 2. . Dry cow, four years or over, in cait. Two entries —P. Hellyer 1. J. Pryde 2. Heifer, three years, dry. Two entries —P. Hellyer 1, W. Reid 2. Heifer, two years, dry. Four entries— A. T. White 1. P. Hellyer 2, W. Reid 3. Yearling heifer. Five entries—J. Pryde 1 and 3, J. Hellyer 2. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. Four entries—P. Hellyer 1. A. T. White 2. J. Pryde 3. „ _ Cow and two or her progeny. Two entries— P. Hellyer 1 and 2. Champion cow—P. Hellyer. Champion bull—P. Hellyer. PAIRS OF CATTLE. Combined judges.

Pair of cows. Six entries—T. Hewitt I, P. Hellyer 2. D. Reid 3. Pair two-year-old heifers. Two entries —D. Reid 1, T. Hewitt 2. Pair yearling heifers. Four entries— J. Pryde I, J. A. Payne 2, J. Hellyer 3. Best dairy cow. Eight entries—J. A. Payne 1, P. Hellyer 2, D. Reid 3. Cottar’s cow. One entry—W. Wilson Boy’s or girl’s calf. Three entries—P. M'Gregor 1, J. Burrell 2. HORSES DRAUGHTS. Judge: Mr J. Barr (Outram). Entire, yearling. One entry—W. Gardiner L Brood mare. Two entries —C. T. M'Callum 1 and 2. Foal. Two entries —C. T. M'Callum 1 and 2. Gelding or filly, two years. Three entries—C. T. M'Callum 1, C. H. Hall 2. Gelding or filly, yearling. One entry— C. H. Hall 1. , Dry mare, four years or over. Six entries —E. T. Aitken 1, A. Stewart 2. Quee £nd Co. 3.

Filly, three years. Three entries—J. A. Payne 1, C. Hammond 2, J. M'Curdy 3. Gelding, three years. Three entries — A. Stewart 1. W. Gardiner 2, Quee and Co. 3. Gelding four years and over. One entry—C. T. M'Callum 1. Pair of horses, three years and over. Five entries—C. T. M'Callum 1. B. T Aitken 2, A. Stewart 3. Three-horse farm team. Two entries C. T. M'Callum 1. A. Stewart 2. Brood mare and two of her progeny. One entry—C. T. M'Callum 1. Champion mare—C. T. M'Callum. Champion entire —W. Gardiner, Clydesdale Horse Society’s medals —W. Gardiner. . Handy horse. Eight entries —A. Stewart 1. F. Driver, sen., 2, J, A. Payne 3, _ x . . Half-ton spnngcarter. Seven entries—A. Stewart 1. F. Driver, sen., 2, J. A. Payne 3. 10-15 hundredweight spnngcarter. Seven entries —M'Donad and King 1, J. A Payne 2, A. Stewart 3. , Spring dray horse, 15 to 20 hundredweight. Five entries —A. Y. Aitken 1, A. Stewart 2, Quee and Co, 3.

HACKS AND PONIES. Judge: Mr J. Docherty (Sutton). Hack, 13 stone. Five entries—Mrs Dalziel 1. R. Greenslade 2, C. Pryde 3. Hack, 11 stone. Eight entries—VY. Hnstie 1, S. Young 2, H. Pugh 3. Best paced hack. Seven entries Mrs Dalziel 1, H. Pugh 2, W. Hastie 3. Cob, 14-15 hands. Six entries—b. Young 1, H. Pugh 2, Miss P. Black 3. Mounted rifle horse. Nine entries Mrs Dalziel 1, G. Pugh 2, T. Driver 3. Lady rider. Five entries —Miss M. Statham and Miss Reid 1, Mrs Dalziel 3. Lady’s hack. Six entries—Mrs Dalziel 1. W. Hastie 2, G. Pryde 3. . Local lady’s hack. Six entries—G. Pryde 1, T. Driver 2, S. Young 3. Gig horse. Four entries —W. Hastie 1, T. Driver 2, S. Young 3. Pony, 12-14 hands. Six entries —R. Russel# 1, W. Reid 2, T. White 3. _ Pony, up to 12 hands. Four entries— W. Reid 1, H. Flett 2, I. Forde 3. Pony, 12-14 hands, to be driven. Six entries —W. Reid 1> J. Dick 2, R* Russell 3. Pony, up to 12 hands, to be driven. One entry—W. Reid 1. Best boy rider, under 13 years. Five entries —R. Russell 1, T, White 2, J Forde 3. * Champion hack —Mrs Dalziel. Champion pony—W. Reid. COMPETITIONS

Judge: Mr E. J. Docherty (Sutton). Hunter over jumps. Thirteen entries— Mrs Dalziel 1, AY. Hastie 2, T. White 3. Best, jumper over hurdles. Fifteen entries —W. Hastie 1 and 2, T. White 3. High jump. Six entries—R. C. Greenslade 1, Miss Sutton 2. , / Ladies’ hurdies. , Ten entries—W. Hastie 1, Mrs Dalziel 2. R. C. Greenslade 3. Stockmen's race. Ten entries G. Pryde 1, W. Reid 2. , . • Ponv-trot. Six entries —A. White 1, P. Wenlock 2. M. Smaill 3. HOME INDUSTRIES BUTTER. Judge: Mr J. J. Henry (Dunedin). 11b unsalted. Five entries—Mrs J. Hellyer 1, Mrs J. Standring 3. 11b powdered. Five entries—Mrs J. Hellyer 1, Mrs J. Standring 2. 11b fancy. Fwo entries—Mrs J. Hellyer I. Mrs Forde 2. BAKING. Judge: Mrs J. Nyhon (Portobello). Four girdle scones. Nine entries —Mrs Muir 1, Mrs Polwarth 2, Mrs Souter 3. Six oven scones. Ten entries—Mrs Muir 1, Mrs Briscoe 2, Mrs Souter 3. Four plain oatmeal cakes. Three entries —Mrs Polwarth 1, Mrs Souter 2. Six pikelets. Seven entries—Mrs Brighton 1, Mrs J. Hellyer 2, Mrs Polwarth 3. . , Six pieces shortbread. Nine entries Mrs Wilkinson 1, Mrs Cockburn 2, Mrs Five entries—Mrs Blacklaws 1, Mrs Polwarth 2, Mrs Muir 3. Sponge roll. Four entries—Mrs Polwarth 1, Mrs Muir 2, Mrs Briscoe 3. Sponge sandwich. Eight entries—Mrs J. Hellyer 1, Mrs Brighton 2, Mrs Cockburn 3. _ . , Hens’ eggs. One entry—T. Driver I. . SHEEP GUESSING.

The sheep guessing competition resulted as follows (correct weight 2111b)-Mrs J. Cross (Portobello) 2101 b and J. Gilchrist (Waitati) 2121 b (equal). CUPS AND TROPHIES.

The cups and trophies were won as foll0 Mr Crosby Morris’s silver cup for most points in cattle and horses—P. Hellyer. Mr J. B. Wooton’s cup for most points in cattle classes—P. Hellyer. Mrs Dalziel’s cup for best type of hunter over jumps—R. C. Greenslade. The society’s cup lor best lady a,nacß Mrs Dalziel. , , . . Bland Memorial trophy for most points in draughts—C. T. M'Callum. . Mr W. Reid’s cup for most points ?n home industries —Mrs J. Hellyer. Mr Neville Kettle’s medals for crossbred heifer calves under six months —P. M'Gregor and J. Burrell.