BLUESKIN SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 2287, 30 December 1897, Page 15

BLUESKIN SHOW.

The thirtieth annual show of the Blueskin Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held at Waitati on Monday. The attendance was not so good as usual, the bitterly cold weather which prevailed all day no doubt keepiog nuny from visiting the show ground. Probxblythe altaration in the date of the show from the time at which it is usually he'd iOso bad something to do with the diminished attendance. There were altogether 247 entries as against 309 at the previous show, the falling off beii'g chiefly in cattle. The display of Ayrshire stock whs not nearly so large as last year, thero bsing only 51 entries as againtt 74 at the previous show. The quality of the exhibits on the whole w*e, however, very fair, while some of the animals were decidedly good specimens of their breed. The best cl&sees were the twc-year-old dry heifers and the cows in milk ; the aged, two-year-old, and yearling bulls also beinjj very good classes. Mr P. Ireland and Mrs K. $• JFerguson were the principal priza-lakers — the former carrying off no less than six first prizes, including the champion prize for the best Ayrdhire cow on the ground. The provincial-bred cattle were represented by 22 entries, cr 14 less than there were last year. Taking them all round they were an ordinary lot of cattle, with the exception of the cows in milk, which were remarkably good specimens. There were only four animals of the Jersey breed, which included a good bull ; while of shorthorns there was but one solitary representative. Draught horses were rather more numerous than last year, there being 27 entries altogether. A few very fair animals were exhibited among the number. Of thoroughbreds there were only eight, but coachers and hacks were more numerous than last year, ih*re being in all 64 entries. Several good serviceable hacks were exhibited, and one or two nice buggy horses. Only two collie dogs weze entered for competition, 'and the judge considered that neither of them was worthy of a prize. Mr F. Rogen, however, forwarded three fine collies for exhibition only. In the poultry section of the show, in which there were 12 entries, Mr J. M'Ghie took a eptcial prize for the best pair of fowls in the show with a couple of fine Spanish fowls. The show of dairy produce was not so large as that of last year, there being in all 40 entries. The quality of the latter, taking it all through, was very fair, and gome of it was very good, there being only one really bad exhibit. The Massey-Harris Company were the only exhibitor! of agricultural implements. They showed a reaper and binder, a hay rake, a Brantford mower, two scufil rs, and a Mossey-Harris bicycle. Mr J. Barnes exhibited a dogcart, and P. Diamond a couple of springcarts. The following is the p'ize list:— „

CATTLffi. AYRSHIRE,

Judges : Messrs N. Fleming (Oamaru), W. Paul (Palmcrston), and C. Weir (Peninsula). Stewards : Messrs J. Campbell and G. E. Charlton. Bull, 3yrs old and upwards. Two entries — John "Wetheiston 1, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 2. Bull, 2yr» old. Three entries— P. Ireland 1, T. Lewis 2, Mrs K. B. FerguEon 3. Bull, lyr old. Three entries— Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1 , 2, and 3. Cow, 4yrs old or over, in milk. Seven entries— P. Ireland 1, 2, and 3. Dry cow, 4yis old or over, in calf. Three entries— T. Lewis 1, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 2.

Heifer, 3yrs old, iv milk. l<Yur entries— P. Ireland 1, T. Adims 2 and 3. Heifer, 3yra old, diy. Three entries — Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1, W. Park 2, T. Amarus 3. Heifer, Syrs old, in milk Four entiies — P. Ireland 1, Mrs X B. Ferguson 2, W. Pack 2. Heifer, 2yrs old, dry. Seven entries — P. Ireland 1 aud 2, Mw X B. Ferguson 3. Heifer, lyr old. I'"ive entries — Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1 and 2, W. Park 3. Best cow or heifer, bred by the exhibitor. Three entries— P. Ireland 1.

• Champion card for the best Ayrshire bull (any age) on the ground. Three entries— J. Wetherston.

Champion card for the best Ayrshire cow or heifer on the ground. Four eutries — P. Ireland.

PROVINCIAL BREED

Judges: Messrs J. Macauley, W. Paul, and C. Weir. Stewards : Messrs J. Campbell and G. E Charlton. Cow in milk. Four entries— T. Lewis 1 and 2, T. Downes o.

Dry cow or heifer, 3yr3 old or over, iv calf, Three entries— J Downes 1, A. Gilchiist 2.

Heifer, in milk, 2yra old." Ttuee entries— A. Kilpatrick 1, J. Downes 2 and 3. Heifer, dry, 2yrs old. Threa entries— W. Brunton 1, J. Brown, 2, J. Wetherston 3. Heifer, lyr old. Four entries — J. Downes 1 and 3, A. Gilchrist 2. Cow or heifer, bred by the exhibitor. Four entries— T. Lewis 1 and 2, T. Downes 3. JERSEY AND ALDER.VEY. JuJges and stewards : The same as for Provincial breed. Bull, any age. Two entries — Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1, A. Gilchrist 2. Cow, 3yrs and over. One entry— T. Downes 1. Heifer, 2yrs and under. One entry — A. Gilchrist 1. SHORTHORN. Judges : The same aa for Ayi shires. Bull, any age. One entry— J. O'Connell 1. Cottar's cow. Four entries— T. Downes 1 and 2, Mrs A. Kilpatrick 3. Cow giving most butter fat in one milking. Four entiies — T. Adams 1, J. Downes 2 and 3.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

Pair cows, any breed, fit for dairy purposes. Two entries— P. Ireland 1, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 2. Pair heifers, 3yrs old. One entry — T. Adams 1. Pair heifers, 2yra old. Three entries —P. Ireland 1, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 2, W. Park 3. Pair heifers, lyr old. Two entries— Mrs X, B. Ferguson 1 and 2.

HORSES. DRAUGHT.

Judges : Messrs J. Mitchell (Dunedin), R. Smellie (Taieri), and It. Orr (Dunedin). Stewards : Messrs J. Clark and H. M'tiregor. Entire horse, 3yra old and upwards. One entry— J. Clark 1. Eutire, lyr old. One entry— J. and N. Diack. B:ood mare, with foal at foot. -or to foal this

! season. Two entries— Mrs X B. Ferguson and 2. Gelding or filly, 2yrs old. S r x entries— J. C. Brown 1, John Downes 2, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 3. Gelding or filly, lyr old. Two entries— James Kenyou 1 and 2. Dry in are, 3yis old and upwards. Two entries — Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1 and 2. Gelding, 3yrs old and upwards. Four entries— J. Kenyon 1 and 2, 0. Stevenson 3. Foal. Two entries— Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1 anH 2. Pair horses, suitable for farming p irpose3, not being entires. Three entries— C. Stevenson 1, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 2. Champion card for the best mare or filly on the ground. Four entries— Mrs K. B. Ferguson. Champion card for the best entire on the ground— J. Clark's Glen Lyon. THOROUGHBRED. Judges and stewards : The same as for draught horses. Brood mare, with foal at foot, or to foal this seahou. One entry— No awatd. Dry mare, gelding, or iilly, 3yrd old aud upwatds. Four entries — J. Orbell 1, W. G. Mossman 2, A. S. Orbell 3. Yearling. Three entries— J. Orbell 1 and 2. COACHERS AND HACKS. Judges : The same as for draught horses. Hackney entire, 3yra old or over. Two entries — W. G Mossman 1, L. 1). Poobertson 2. Hack, 14 stone or over. Six entries— A. S. Orbell 1, W. Claxlon 2. Hack, 10 to 13 stone. Three eniriej — J. Kenyon 1, Mrs Swanson 2, J. M'Pherson 3. Lady's hack, ridden by a lady. Eight entriesMrs Swanson 1, J. M'Phereon 2, Miss Mulaney 3. Best lady lider. Fjve entries — Mrs Swanson 1, Miss Emma Ferguson 2, Mus Vida Robertson 3. Pony (entires excluded), under 14 hands. Nine entries — George Atkinson 1, W. Anderson 2, N. O. White 3. Pony (entires excluded), under 12 hands. Four entries — George Atkinson 1, W. Anderson 2, Mrs X B Feiguson 3. Springcart horse. Six entries— W. Claxton 1, W. Gai diner 2. W. Brunton 3. Buggy horse, shown in harness, unattached ; tested if required by the judges. Nine entries — Mrs Swanson 1, J. M'Pher»on 2, W. Claxton 3. Hunter, to be tried over three flights of hurdles 3ft Gin high before being shown in the ring. Eight entries— A. S. Orbell 1 and 3, L. Hazlett 2. High jump. Four entries— L. Hazlett 1, W. Gardiner 2. DOGS. Judge :Mr F. Rogen. Stewards': Messrs J. Colehan and A. Semple. Collie, smooth. One entry — No awatd. Collie, rough. One entry — No award. POULTRY. Ccck and hen, Spanish. One entry— J. M'Ghie. Cock and hen, Minorca. Two entries — G. Henry 1, Mrs K. B. Fergiucn 2. Cock and hen, white Leghorn. Four entries — A. Semple 1 and 2, P. Ireland 2. Cock and hen, spaugled Hamburg. Two entries — A. Semple 1 and 2. Drake and duck. One entry — Mrs J. Culehan 1. Gander and goofe. One entry — Mrs J. Colehan. Special prize far the best pair of fowls, any .bieed- J. M'Ghie. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges : Messrs J. W. Roberts (North-East Valley) a».d W. Pedlow (Port Chalmers). 21b purely fresh butter, one week old. Four entrins— Mrs W Park 1, Mrs K. B. Ferguson 2, Mrs J. Wetherston 3. 21b powdered butter. Five entries— Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1, Mis G. Henry 2, Mrs W. Park 3. Sib fre=h butter. Six entries— Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1, Mrs G. Hemy 2, Mm W. Park 3. Salt butter, not less tban 101b. '1 wo entries — Mrs K. B. Ferguson 1, Mrs G. Heury 2. Fancy butter. Three entrieß— Mrs W. Diack 1 and 2, Mm K. B. Ferguson 3. Cheese. Two entries— Mrs R. Russell 1, Mrs W. Diack 2. Bacon, side or roll. One entry — Mrs G. Henry 1. Ham. Three entries— Mrs G. Henry 1 and 2, Mis W. Diack 3. Home-made bread. Oue entry — Mrs Diack. Oaten cilces. Four entries — Mrs J. Wetherston 1, Mra G. Adams 2, Mrs W. Park 3. SAla sconea. Nine entries — Miss Biunton 1, Mm D. Walker 2 aud 3. The following is the result' of the milking contest : — Per Cent. Pounds Ounces of Fat. of Milk. of Fat. T. Adams (1) ... 45 221b Boz 16 2 J. Downes (2) ... 42 171b Soz 117fi J. Downes (3) ... 3 - 3 211b 4oz 11 23 Mrs Ferguson (4) ... 3 0 201b Soz 9'Bt