PENINSULA SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24790, 15 December 1941, Page 2

PENINSULA SHOW

LARGE HORSE SECTIONS AN OUTSTANDING DISPLAY The horse classes provided the greatest attraction at the Peninsula Show held at Portobello on Saturday. Honours were divided between the heavy and light sections, where the numbers forward were greater than usual. The cattle sections were again a feature of the show, with dairy sorts prominently displayed, but the sheep and dog sections were poorly supported. The sporting dog classes had to be abandoned through lack of entries. Usually these attract a good following, but wartime restrictions on the use of petrol had a particularly marked influence on this section. It was also noticeable that fewer exhibitors came forward this year than last in the majority of sections, although the public gave the show good support, and was especially interested in the horse jumping competitions. The Peninsula Show Committee has been very fortunate in having Ideal weather conditions for its fixture. The fine display of draught horses appeared to great advantage in the bright sunshine, and on a ring as yet unbrowned by the summer sun. This was the outstanding feature of the show, as the draughts provided one of the biggest sections seen on the Peninsula for many years. The dry mares were an exceptionally fine class, and throughout the draught horses were well up to the high standard displayed annually on the Peninsula. The majority of the unplaced horses would have obtained places in many country shows, and the judge, Mr J. Dow, of Outram, pad considerable difficulty in singling out tee winners in each class. These would have shownto advantage in more important shows. The Clydesdales were a good class, and were well worthy of representing the district. The sprlngcarters’ class also produced some outstanding beasts, and was of a good standard throughout. Mr W. Cowan was the principal exhibitor in the draught horse section, entering the champion mare and filly, and others prominent in the placings were Messrs M. Geary (reserve champion mare and filly) and D. Smith, J. C. Aitken and D. Taylor. The hacks shown were a good lot, well up to the standard of other shows in the province. Some of the most promising horses spoiled their chances of gaining prizes by their lack of manners. The ponies were a section showing good qualities, but again manners were lacking in many cases, due to faulty riding by juveniles. Mr W. Hastle was the principal exhibitor, with Mr P. R. Hudson only slightly behind him. Mr Hastie showed the champion hack, and the finest cob or pony was entered by Miss F. Mitchell. The cup for most points In the light horse class was won by Mr Hastle. Mr G. Reid (Balclutha) was the judge of this section, and. the most points in the competitions were awarded to Mr Hustle In the Friesian cattle pens, Mr A. C. Miles showed the champion bull and cow, winning eight sections, his being the only entries. The animals exhibited were not in the best of condition, owing to the hard winter. Mr D. J. Hellyer headed the Jersey bull and cow classes, and Mi A. C. Miles also had good success in this section. All classes were fit for any show ring, and the. yearling bull was of an exceptionally high standard. The milking shorthorns attracted only two entries The Ayrshires as a section were disappointing, there being no really outstanding beasts. The champion bull, shown by Messrs T. Morris and Son, was typical of its class. The champion cow. entered by Miss Doreen Harwood, was the only one shown. In the general and crossbred cattle section, where there were fair entries, Mr D. J. Hellyer was the principal winner. Few entries were received for the special sections, Mr C. Henderson and Mr M. Morris being the main exhibitors. , All the exhibits in the local and , open faneywork classes were of a high class, and It was difficult to select the winners in many cases. Miss D. Horswell was the principal winner In the local class, and she and Mrs M. Caskle shared the honours in the open class,. Miss ■O, Bourke's work was outstanding in the amateur baking section, where the entries were small, \ but the standard of baking was excellent. - The root and vegetable section was good throughout, but the judge (Mr J. H. Vickers) was disappointed at the small entries. Mrs S McCraw headed the section winners. Miss N. Kelman won the' jam arffi preserves section easily, and Mrs S. Guthries was the chief winner among the home made bakers. Miss Horswell and Miss Kelman tied for most points in the home industries section. Only four pens were seen In the fat sheep section. two being of fat ewes (any weight) and the remainder being fat lambs. Mr A. C. Miles and Mr J. McKendry were the only exhibltors. The quality in the lambs was not outstanding, and one set was badly, matched. Mr J. Murray (Mosglel) was the Judge. The dogs Were a good section, but Were restricted to the rough and smooth collie classes. Mr lan Wilman won the smooth class and Mr G. W. Dick the rough class.