THE TAIERI SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 1931, 23 November 1888, Page 16

THE TAIERI SHOW.

Committee of Management— Messrs W C Todd (president), Robert Todd (vice-president), Robert Gawn, James Oughton, John Allan, David Grant, James Shand, Joseph Allan, John Findlay, Arthur Robertson, David T Shand, James Cullen, John Sutherland, Samuel Young, John Shaw, Donald Manson, Robert Dickie, David Andrew, Thos Craig,

David Sutherland, Peter Grant, Wm Jaffray, John Shennan, James Gow. Hon. Veterinary Surgeons— J GDouglaßß, Robert Dickie.

The twenty-seventh annual show of Taieri Agricultural Society was held at Mosgiel on Tuesday under circumstances the reverse of favour* able, the weather being very cold and showery. This no doubt kept many of the country people and several from Dunedin from visiting the show. The attendance considering these adverse circumstances was, however, very encouraging, and leads to the conclusion that the alteration made this year in the date of the show will not interfere with its success financially, while from an exhibitors' point of view it is much to be preferred., The entries showed a slight increase upon last year's, the number being 393 as against 387. The feature of the show, as is always the case at the Taieri, was undoubtedly the splendid turn out of draught horses. There were 73 entries as compared with 68 last year, and the quality all round was of a very high standard indeed, while in some of the rings it was quite exceptional. For instance, the ring of three-year-old fillies was remarkable for the good quality of all of the five animals shown, and the judges expressed an opinion that even the unplaced fillies would not have disgraced any show ring. Among the stallions there were also some fine specimens of theClyesdale breed. For the champion prize three horses entered the ring, and Laird of Kilbride succeeded in beating Muir'6 three-year-old Glen Gordon and Cullen's yearling. For the champion prize for the best mare Mrs Nimmo's Alice Maud was victorious over Gawn's Pride's Darling, Patrick's three-year-old and yearling, and Mrs Findlay's two-year-old. In light horses there were, as usual, only poor fields. The hacks made the best class, and the prize-winners were really very fine horses, especially the first prize-taker. In the class for ponies under 12 bands high, the judges considered the second prize-taker to be far and away the better pony in point of quality, though on account of his age and staleness they could not conscientiously award him a first prize. In shorthorns and Ayrshires the entries were not numerous — in fact they were fewer than last year ; but in Ayrshires in particular, the fine cattle of Messrs A. and J. M'Farlane, which were shown for the first time this season, attracted a good deal of attention. The change in the date of the show had the effect of considerably improving the turn-out of sheep, especially in Leicesters, the number of entries totting up to 35, as against only nine last year. r 4 The Messrs Allan took the principal prizes in this class with some first-class sheep. Thera was also an improvement in poultry and in dairy produce ; though the entries were six fewer than last year, the show was a remarkably creditable one. Mrs R. Muir w,on the prize for having scored the most points. The committee carried out their work in a businesslike manner, and the judging, with the exception of that in the class for jumping, was concluded at 5 o'clock. The Mosgiel Band played selections of music during the day. The Dunedin and Taieri Women's Christian Temperance- Unions had a large tent, on the ground, and besides selling temperance refreshments, books, and some needlework, they provided an excellent lunch. Theyssemed to do a good business, aud the young ladies who had volunteered their services as waitresses had a very busy time of it. The object of the unions, however, was not a money-making one, and as the expenses were heavy, little or no profit will be made ; but the promoters are quite satisfied that their efforts have helped to diminish the intemperance which is sometimes only too common at such gatherings Mr D. Vannini catered in the publican's booth. Appended will be found the •

PRIZE LIST. DRAUGHT HOUSES.

Entire, any age. Three entries— W M'Pheraon's Laird of Kilbride, 1 j Jas Gow's Sir Eobert, 2 ; S Young's Clansman

Entire, three jears old. Four entries— B Mulr'a Clan Gordon, 1 ; B Gawn, 2 ; W Robinson, 3. Entire, two years old. Sine entries— Jas Oullen, 1 ; J and J Allison, 2 ; Mrs Mimmo, 3. Yearling entire colt. Five entries— E Gawn's Salisbury's Pride. 1 ; B Gawn's Lord Templeton, 2; Mrs Rimmo, 3. Brood mare having foaled or to foal. Ten entries — Mrs Nimmo's Alice Maud, 1 ; E Gawn'a Queen of Quality, 2 ; Mrs Nimmo's Nancy, 3. Dry mare. Six entries— E Gawn's Prided Darling, 1 ; W Bobinson'B Mag, 2 ; W Eobinson's Princess Alice, 3; W Patrick, 4. Yearlingfilly or gelding. Five entries— W Patriok* 1 ; Mrs 0 Findlay, 2 ; J Allan (Holmes), 3. Two-year-old filly. Seven entries— Mrs 0 Findlay, 1 ; Geo Thomson, 2 ; Peter Grant (Gowrie), 3. Filly, three years old. Five entries— W Patrick, 1 ; John Allan (Holmes), 2 ; Nrs Nimmo, 3. Gelding, three years old. Five entries— J Findlay, 1 ; W Patrick, 2 ; W Jaffray, 3. Gelding, one year old. Two entries— J Findlay, 1 J J Sutherland, 2. Pair mares or geldings, for draught purposes. Five entries— W Robinson, 1 ; E Gawn, 2 ; W Patrick, 3. Mare and two of her progeny. Four entriesMrs Nimmo, 1 ; Mrs 0 Findlay, 2 ; P Grant (Gowrie), 3. Champion entire— M'Pherson's Laird of Kilbride. Champion mare— Mrs Nimmo's Alice Maud. Best yearling filly by Lord Salisbury. Two entriesMr 0 Findlay, 1. "

Best yearling colt by Lord Salisbury. One entry— E Gawn, 1.

IIGHT HOESES.

Thoroughbred stallion. Three entries— D and J Bacon's Trump Card, 1 ; H C Bennett's Sir Garnet, 2 ; M and J Allan's Captain Webster, 3.

Thoroughbred entire Colt, two years. Two entries—J A Duff, 1 ; J S Anderson, 2.

Thoroughbred entire colt, yearling. Two entries— C J Gore, 1 ; S Turnbull, 2. Thoroughbred mare. Five entries W H Taggart's Gipsy Queen, 1 ; S Turnbull, 2. Thoroughbred filly or gelding foaled after Ist August 1885. One entry— D A Duff. 1 . Carriage fstallion. Two entries— W Charter's Dexter, 1 ; M and J Allan's Young Diomedeo, 2. Weight-carrying hack. Might entries- G M Bell, 1 ; H M Driver, 2 ; Hugh M'Caw, 3; Jas Dow, 4. Pair carriage horses— John Allan (Taurima), 1 ; W H Taggart, 2. Single buggy horse. Five entries — Eeid, Maclean, and Co, 1 ; W Patrick, 2 ; W H Taggart, 3. Lady's hack. Five entries— D Davidson, 1 ; J G Patrick, 2 ; W Allan, 3. Pony not above 14 hands. Five entries— Georgo Farrio, 1 ; J Milne, 2; L Eutledge, 3. Pony not above 12 hands. Threa entries— M and J Allan, 1 ; J Bathgate. 2. Jumping competition, over 4ft hurdles. Seven entries— X Palmer's Wiildboy, 1 ; D and J Bacon, 2 ; E Price's Greyskin, 3. Extra stock— M and J Allan'B pony entire Tom Thumb, first prize. SHORTHORN CATTLE. Bull calved before August 1 , 1886. Three entriesJames Gow, I ; Mrß Miller, 2; John Allau, 3. Bull calved after Ist August 1886. One entryJohn Sutherland, 1. Bull calved after August 1, 1887. Two entriesJames Shand, 1. Cow in calf or milk. Seven entries— James Shand, 1 ; James Gow, 2 and 3. Heifer calved after August 1, 1887. One entry— J Gow, 1. Cow and two of her progeny. Two entries— James Gow, 1 ; James Shand, 2. Beat bull in the yard-J Gow. Beßt cow in the yard— J Shand. AYRBHIHES. Bull calved before August 1, 1886. Four entries— A and J M'Farlane, 1 ; W Blackie, 2 ; W Jaffray, 3. Bull calved after August 1,1887. Four entriesA and J M'Farlane, 1 and £ ; James Johnafcone, 3. Cow in milk. Two entries— A and J M'Farlane, 1 and 2. Cow in calf. Four entries — A and J M'Farlane, 1 and 2 ; Mrs Leyden, 3. Heifer calved after August 1, 1886. Six entries— A and J M'Farlane, 1, 2, and 3. Heifer calved after August 1, 1887. Five entries— A and J M'Farlane, 1, 2, and 3 ; V 7 Jaffray, 4. Champion cow— A and J M'Farlane. Champion bull— A and J M'Farlane. COLONIAL BRED CATTLB. Cow in calf or milk. Three entries— A Stewart, 1 ; D Marshall, 2 ; W Blackie, 3. Cottar's cow. One entry— CFlynn.l. PAT STOCK. Pair fat oxen. Two entries— W Patrick, 1 and 2. Pair fat cows or heifers. One entry— W Patrick, 1. LEICESTER SHEEP. Bam, four-tooth and upwards. Eight entriesJames Allan (Hopehill), 1 ; John Allan (Taurima), 2 ; James Allan, 3. Kara, two-tooth. Nine entries— W Grey, 1 and 2 ; John Allan, 3. Two ewes, four-tooth and upwards. Nine entries — John Allan, 1 ; James Allan, 2 and 3. Two ewes, two-tooth. Nine entries— W Grey, 1 ; John Allan (Taurima) 2 ; John Allan ( Wolmes), 3. Champion ram— James Allan (Hopehill). Charapien ewe— John Allan (Taurima). LINCOLNS. Ram, four-tooth. One entry— Alexander DonglaßS, 1. SOTJTHDOWKS. Ram, four-tooth. Ten entries— W Jaffray, 1 and 3 ; James Dow, 2. Ram, two-tooth. One entry - J Dow, 1. MERINOS. Ram. four-tooth. Three entries — Alexander Douglass, 1, 2, and 3. FAT SHEEP. Pen of five fat sheep. Three entries— James Allan (Hopehill), 1 and 2. Five fat lambs. Two entries— R Muir, 1 and 2. SWINE. Berkshire sow. Two entries— W 0 Todd, 1 ; A C Thompson, 2. Yorkshire boar. Two entries— A C Thompson, 1. Yorkshire sow. One entry— W C Todd, 1. POUITRY.

Grinder and pair of geese. Two entries— John Allan (Holmes), 1 ; James Hicks. 2. Turkeys. One entry— Johu Allan (Holme 3), 1. Drake and ducks. Three entries— Mrs Nimmo, 1 ; James Fowler, 2 ; John-Allan, 3. Spanish cock aud hens. One entry— Jaraeß P Dounell, 1. Scotch grey cock and hens. Two entries— W C Todd, 1 and 2. Cochins. One entry— J Fowler, 1. Polands. Two entries— H P Davis, 1 and 2.

Langshana. One entry— James Naismith, 1. Leghorns. Two entries— J Naismith, 1 ; Mra J Dow, 2. Houdans. Two entries— J Naismith, 1 ; G Fox, 2. Hamburgs (golden-spaugled). One entry— Mrs Nimmo, 1. Hamburgs (silver-spangled). One entry— Mrs J Dow, 1. Plymouth Bocks. One entry— W O Todd, 1. DAIRY PBODUCB. Judges: W Snow (Outram), Robert Hunter (Dunedin), Amos M'Keg (Henley). 21b fresh butter. Twenty-four entries-Mrs Thornton, 1 ; Miss Andrew, 2 ; Mrs John Hunter (Saddle Hill), 3 ; Mrs James Barron, 4 ; Mrs W Lockhart, highly commended. 21b powdered butter. Twenty-one entries— Miss Andrew, 1; Mrs Thornton, 2 ; Mrs W Allan, 3; Mrs John Hunter, 4. Salt butter. Eighteen entries— Mrs Graham, 1 ; Mrs W Jaffray, 2 ; Mrs J Oughten, 3 ; Mrs R Todd, 4. Fancy butter. Two entries— Miss Nimmo, 1 ; Mrs J Johnston, 2. Sample of cheese made by exhibitor. Four entries— Mrs B Muir, 1 ; Mrs John Findlay, 2; Mrs C Findlay, 3. Sample of cheese made by exhibitor since September last. Four entries— Mrs R Muir, 1 ; Mrs James Allan, 2 ; Mrs John Findlay, 3. Oaten cakes. Fifteen entries— Mrs Chesney, 1 ; Mrs W Jaffray, 2 ; Mrs J Oughton, 3. Scones. Twelve entries-Mrs C Findlay, 1 ; Mrs J Oughton, 2 ; Mrs R Todd, commended. CURED MEATS. Ham. Five entries— Alex Barren, 1 and 2. Rolled bacon. Six entries— Alex Barron, 1 aud 2 j James Loudon, 3. Smoked hams-A Falconer and Co, commended. Smoked bacon— WiUon Bros, 1. Moßt points in butter and cheese— Mrs RgMuir (6 V

points), 1 j Mrs Thornton and Miss Andrew (equal, 5 points), 2 ; Mrs Charles Findlay (4 points), 3 ; Mrs J/iffray (4 points), 4 ; Mrs James Ougnton (4 points), 5. IMPLEMENTS. Harrows for general purposes. One entry — C Gamble, 1. Drill plough. One entry— C Gamble, commended. Turnip and mangle sower. One entry— O Gamble, commended. Farm dray— O Gamble, 1. Best shod draught horse. One entry— C Gamble, 1. Best shod light horse. Three entries— O Gamble, 1 ; Alexander, 2.