CLUTHA SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25394, 27 November 1943, Page 7

CLUTHA SHOW

SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE L*GHT HORSES OUTSTANDING The annual summer show of the Clutha and Matau Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held yesterday, and, as usual, it attracted a large attendance. There was an outstanding showing of light horses, and entries in the competitions were better than they have been for some years. A display of agricultural implements, though not large, provided added interest for the visitors, and during the afternoon items were given by the Balclutha Band, which has been revived after a lapse of many years. The sheep and cattle sections, except for the Romney Marsh and Friesian classes, which carried South Island championships. did not generally attract large entries. There, was an excellent parade of Friesians, all the cattle being well forward and shown in the pink of condition. The champion cow was a typical representative of this popular breed. Most of the sheep which were shown appeared to be further forward than those seen at the Taieri Show last week. They were in prime condition and the wool was in first-class order. After the Romneys, the crossbreds made the strongest showing and were excellent examples of the result of careful selection and good breeding. The entry of pigs was disappointing, only one class having more than two entries. Mr W. R. Christie won three championship awards in this section. Some fine draught horses were seen in the Clydesdale ring. The principal awards went to Mr A. Carruthers. the well-known Middlemarch breeder, with Messrs AlFson Bros. next. The thoroughbred and pony classes produced good competition within a limited range of entries. In the pony ring H. S. Latta,’Fred Ford, Roma Hood. Fraser Blackie and Billy Duncan secured several prizes. War conditions have brought about a revival in the popularity of the hack, and some excellent young saddle stock was exhibited. The baking and produce sections were smaller than in othfer years. Mrs E. Morris was the most successful of the butter makers, and Mrs T. Davis, Mrs T. H. Clearwater, Miss M. S. Norman, Mrs \V. A. Soper, and Mrs J. B. McKinley were prominent in the prize lists in the baking section. „ The following is the prize list for those sections in which there was the strongest competition:— Friesian Cattle Judges: Messrs W, Y. Dickie and M. B. Dawson. Cow, four years or over, in milk—J. Marshall 1 and 3, H. R. Bruce Burns 2. Cow, dry—R. R. Dickie 1, J. Marshall 2, J. H. Stewart 3. ' , , , Heifer, three years old—R R. Dickie 1, J. Marshall 2, H. R. Bruce Burns 3. Heifer, two years old—W. Stiven and Sons 1, J. Marshall 2. Heifer, yearling—R. R. Dickie 1, J. Marshall 2, W. Marshall 3. Bull, three years or over—R. R. Dickie I, J. Marshall 2, W. K. Inglis 3. Bull, two years old—R. K. Dodds 1, H. R. Bruce Burns 2, J. H. Stewart 3. Bull, yearling—W. Marshall 1, R. R. Dickie 2, L. J. Gamble 3. Best group—R. R. Dickie 1, J. Marshall I. Working Sheep Dogs Judge: Mr Duncan Mcßae Bearded collie—J. C. King 1, H. C. Holgate 2. Smooth collie dog—W. Arthur 1, G. Perkins 2. > Rough-coated collie dog—W. Arthur 1, F. Crutchley 2, J. C. King 3. Smooth collie bitch—R. J. Cockerill 1, N. Morgan 2, E. Peoples 3. Bearded collie bitch—T. Aitkenhead. Sheep Dog Trials Judge: Mr D. Mcßae Driving and yarding—W. S. Thomson 1, N. Morgan 2, I. H. Clearwater 3. *Light Horses Judge: Mr J. Aubrey Weight-carrying hack, up to 15 stone— G. Q. Wilson 1, N. and J. Green 2, W. S. Wayte 3. Hack, up to 13 stone—E. Matheson 1, K. Russell 2, W. J. Roberts 3. Hack, up to 11 stone—Mrs A. Oliver I, E..Matheson 2, Miss P. Yardley 3. Cob, up to 15 hands—E. Matheson 1, J. D. Kane. 2,.Miss V. M. H. Nichols 3. Best local saddle horse—B. Andrews 1, W. J. Roberts 2, Mosley and Sons 3. ' Best local lady’s hack—W. Telford 1, W. J. Roberts 2, Mosley and Sons .3. Best paced horse—W. Hastie 1, N. and J. Green 2. W. J. Roberts 3. Lady’s hack—W. Telford 1, J. D. Kane 2, E. Matheson 3. Best lady rider—Miss P. Yardley 1, Miss J. Penet 2, Miss M. Kirkland 3. Best hunter—J. E. Brunton 1, B. Andrews 2, G. D. Wilson 3. Maiden hack—Mrs A. Oliver 1, Miss P. Yardley 2, E. Matheson 3. t Light harness horse—E. M. Parks 1, Miss V. M. H. Nichols 2. ■ ' - - • Best dog-cart horse—G. D. Wilson 1, N. and J. Green 2. / Best turnout—E. M. Parks 1, Miss V.M. H. Nichols 2, H. S. Latta 3. Competitions Judge: Mr J. Aubrey Maiden hunter —B. Andrews (Kakapuaka) 1, Mosley and Sons (Clydevale) 2. Hunter, to carry not less than 12 stone —W. E. Wilhelmsen (Mataura) 1, A. Dodds (Gore) 2, W. S. Waite (Waipounamu) 3. Lady’s hunter—W. Hastie (Pine Hill) 1, G. Kirk (Kakapuaka) 2, Mrs A. Oliver (Pine Bush) 3. . Best wire jumper—W. Taiaroa (Portobello) 1, A. Dodds (Gore) 2, Mrs A. Oliver (Pine Bush) 3. Local hunter—W. Telford (Otancmomo) 1. L. H. Til son (Paretai) 2, G. Kirk (Kakapuaka) 3. ’ Pony cart, 14.2 hands or under —Ronnie Weir (Stirling) 1, Roger James (Hillend) 2. Ivan Aitkenhead (Kaka Point) 3. Pony cart, 13 hands or under—lvan Aitkenhead (Kaka Point) 1, H. S. Latta (Balclutha) 2. H. B. Roulston (Hillend) 3. Polo race—W. Hastie (Pine Hill) 1. F. Ford (Dunedin) 2. Championships and Specials The following are the championship and special awards:— Sheep Romney Marsh, South Island Championship (judge, Mr W. A. Yardley).—Ram: Mosley and Son (and reserve). Ewes: J. C. King, Adam King (reserve). Southdown (judge. Mr A. J,.Edwards).— T. McCristell. , Ryeland (judge. Mr A, J. Edwards).—G. A. Wray. • . * Most points for crossbred sheep—T. Burnside 1, Moore Bros. 2. Most points for fat crossbred sheep—H. C. Holgate 1, T. Burnside 2. . Cattle Friesian, South Island Championship (judges, Messrs W. Y. Dickie and M. b. Dawson). —Bulls: H. K. Dodds, K. a. Dickie (reserve). Cows: J. Marshall. R. H. Dickie (reserve). Friesian Association prize for best registered female: J. Marshall. Milking Shorthorn (judge. Mr J. Jamesi ■—A Struther. Jersey (judge, Mr R, S. Weir).—P. A Watt. Ayrshire (judge. Mr R. S. Weir).—J. F. Most points for fat cattle—A . Carruthers I, A. J. Botting 2. Horses Clydesdale (judge, Mr J. R. McMurray). —Entire: A. Carruthers. Clydesdale Society silver medal: A. Carruthers. Pony classes (judge, Mr R. Lochhead)— Champion pony: D. W. Wallace. Champion harness pony: Fraser Blackie, D. W. Wallace (reserve). Best boy rider unde--13: R. James 1. F. Ford 2. J. Aitkenhead 3. Best girl rider under 13: Roma Hood 1. Rose Aitkenhead 2. Best boy or girl rider under 16: Roma Hood 1, Miss Addison 2, F. Gorton 3. Best boy rider under 9: Billy Duncan 1, J. Miller 2. Champion hack (judge, Mr J. Aubrey)— Mrs' A. Oliver, E. Matheson (reserve). Champion harness horse—E. M. Parks, Miss V. M. H. Nichols (reserve).