WESTERN DISTRICT SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 2389, 14 December 1899, Page 8

WESTERN DISTRICT SHOW.

The Western District A. and P. Association held their nineteenth annual show at Riverton on Friday. The exhibits in number and merit were about on a par »vith previous years, but- the attendance of tho public was greatly diminished by the wretchedly cold and showery weather which prevailed, and probably by the knowledge all possessed that everything worth seeing would again be on exhibit at Invercargill show next Tuesday and Wednesday. At no time during the day, notwithstanding a special train run from Invercargill, would the attendance "have exceeded 400. The exhibits in all classes comprised altogether 114- horses, 83 cattle, 112 sheep, 4pigs, and 14 implements. In draught entries Mr R. Cupples's Ringmaster gained first and champion : Mr John M'Farlane (Drummond) carried off first and second for two-year-old colts and first for yeld mares. In the yearling class Allan Jones was first, and J. B. Sutton second. In brood mares J. Drain was first and T. Stroud second. Mr Drain was also second and third in yeld mares and first in the three-year-old class. In the two-year-old clufs Allan Jone3 had an easy win, and for the Fame animal was awarded the champion for best draught mare or filly on the ground. In yearling fillies Mr Drain was again first and T. Stroud second. In draught geldings and pairs honours were pretty evenly divided between Mr Alexander Lindsay, J. B. Sulton, J. Drain, T. Stroud, and" John Wohlers. For thoroughbred entries Ironworker was awarded first. There were good exhibits in the light roadster class, the light harness, and the 12 and 14-hand pony class. In the first-mentioned R. Deacon secured the coveted distinction. In light harness W. Hamilton, and in nonies under 14 hands Mr A. R. Hare's Gentleman' is almost invincible anywhere. For hunters J. S'.vailes's Sweetbriar was awarded first, and the «une for tho high jump competition/ The cattle were generally'good. R. and A.' Officer took the champion in the polled Angus and best-bred bull on the ground. J. M'Farlano annexed most of the prizes for Shorthorns, R. Leek for Ayrshires, and S. Curritt for fat stock. In sheep with J. B. Sutlon and Fred. Sutton showing in the Lincoln class. R. and A. Officer in the Leicester*;, C. Gardner (Biichwood) Romney Marshes is guarantee that very liigh-claFs stock was there. J. B. Sutlon was most successful in Lincolns, while Messrs Officer and Gardner swept the beard in their respective elapses, all with exhibits which we shall no doubt tee in Invercargill next week. The following is the prize list: —

HORSES. Judge: Mr S. Young (Mosgiel) DRAUGHTS.

Entire, three years and upwards — R. Cuples's Ringmaster 1 and champion. Entire, three years— J. Drain 1. Colt, two years— J. M'Farlane 1 and 2, R. and A. Officer 3. Colt, one year— Allan Jones 1, J.B. Sulton 2, J. K. B. D. Allison 3 (five entries). Brood mire, three j cars and upwards, in foal or v/ith foal at foot — J. Drain 1, T. Stroud 2. Veld mare, any age— J. M'Farlane 1, J. Drain 2 and 3 (five entrie?). Three year old mare— J. Drain 1. Filly, two years— A. Jones 1 and champion, T. Stroud 2, W. H. Lindsay 3 (four entries). Filly, one year — J. Drain 1, T. Stroud 2 (seven entries!. Gelding— Alexander Lindsay 1, J. M'Farlane 2. Mare or gelding, 15 hands or under — J. B. Sutton 1, Scottish and New Zealand Investment Company (Ermedale) 2. Pair geldings or mares, or mare and gelding — J. Drain 1, ttwo entries). Mare with two of her progeny — T. Stroud ]. Three-horse team, in plough or cart harness — John Wohlers 1.

THOIIOUGHGBREDS. Judge: Mr James Gow (Mosgiel). Entire, any age— J. Robertson jun's. Ironworker 1 and champion; F. M'Kay's Seaward !2, W. Pirie 3. Mare or filly — W. Prince's Puru 1 and champion ; J. M'Farlane 2, W. M'Faddcu 3.

ROADSTERS

Stallion for breeding stock and weight-carry-ing hackneys— J. A. Gilmour's Kentucky Wiikes 1. Roadster up to 15 stone— E. Foley J. Roadster up to 11 stone— R. Deacon 1, Scottish and New Zealand Investment Com pany 2; J. Brown 3; \V. Kerse h c tl2 entries). Lady's hack— \Y. Kennedy 1, Alexander Lindsay 2, W. Ilayward 3; .1. M'Failanc h c (JO entries). Pony, 14 hands and under— A. R. Hare 1, R. and A. Officer 2; A. Weir 3 (si< entries). Hunter— J. B. Sutton 1, R. M'Nay 2, D. M'Phersou 3 (four entries). lURNESS HOUSES. Light, 15 hands and upwards — W. Hamilton 1, K. Meek 2, R. M'Nay 3, J. M'Farlnno h c (12 entries). Liyht, under 15 hands— J. Brown 1, Colin Macdonald 2, J. Swale 3 (seven entries). CATTLE. Judges: Messrs W. M'llhvrick (Winton) and James Henderson (Otautau). SHORTHORNS. Bull, three years and upwards— J. M'Farlano 1. Bull, two years— Alexander Henderson 1. Bull, one year— J. M'Farlane 1 and 2 (three entries). Cow, in calf or milk—Alexander Anderson 1, J. Playfair 2, J. B. Sutton 3 (six entries). Heifer, two yeais — J. M'Farlane 1, J. B. Sutton 2, J. M'lntyre 3 (four entries). Heifer, one year— J. M'Farlane. i and 2. AYRSinRKS. Bul«, three years and upward — R. Meek 1 and 2, G-. Stevens 3 (four entries). Bull, one year — E. Meek 1 and 2. Cow in calf or milk — R. Meek 1, 2, and 3 (four entries). Cow in calf, but not in milk — R. Meek 1 and 2. Heifer, two years — R. Meek 1 and 2 (three entries). Heifer, one year — R. Meek 1 and 2 (three entries). HEREFORD. Cow in calf or milk— J. M'lntyre 2. POLLED ANGUS. Bull, three years and upwards — R. and A. Officer 1 and champion, W. Officer 2, J. Ewan 3, Cow in calf or milk— R. and A. Officer 1, ? a and 3 (four entries). Heifer, two years— R.

and A. Officer 1 and 2. Heifer, one year —R. and A. Officer 1 and 2. CROSSBEED. Cow in calf or milk —R. Meek 1, J. Molloy 2, J. Playfair 3 (six entries). Cow in calf not in ruilk—R. Meek 1, J. M'Naughton 2, J. M'lntyre 3 (five entries). Heifer, two years —J. M'Farlane 1, 2, and 3 (four entries). Heifer, one year —B. Ward 1 and 3, Robson Bros. 2 (six entries). PAT STOCK. Pair bullocks—S. R. Merrett 1 and 2. Bullock—S. R. Merrett 1, 2, and 3 (four entries). Cow—J. M'Naughton 1, J. Playfair 2. SHEEP. Judges: Messrs Quinton Mitchell (Invercargill) and James M'Kerchar (\Voodland3). LINCOLNS. Ram, four-tooth and over —J. B. Sutton 1, 2, and champion, F. Sulton 3 (nine entries). Ram, two-tooth —J. B. Sutton 1, 2, and 3 (four entries). 'I wo ewes, with lambs —J. B. Sutton 1, 2, and champion (four entries). Two ewes, two tooth —J. B. Sulton 1, 2, a-nd 3 (four entries). LEICESTER. Earn, four-tooth and ovei —R. and A. Officer 1 and champion (two entries). Bam, two-tooth —R. and A. Officer 1 and 2 (four entries). Two ewes with lambs —R. and A. Officer 1, 2, 3, and champion (four entries). Two ewes, twetooth—R. amVA. Officer 1 and 2 (four entries;. ROMNEY. Ram, four-tooth and over —J. Gardner 1, 2, and champion (seven entries). Ram, twotooth—J. Gardner 1 and 2 (four entries). Two ewes, with lambs —3 Gardner 1, W. Fraser 2 (four entries). Two ewes, two-tooth —J. Gardner 1 and 2 (five entries. CROSSBRED. . Two ewes, two-tooth —J. M'lntyre 1 (two entries). Two wethers, two-tooth —J. M'lntyre 1 (two entries). Two ewes, any age, with lamb 3 ' —W. Fraser 1, Robson Bros 2 (four entries). Two owes, two-tooth, not restricted to first eross —Robson Bros 1 and 2, W. Fraser 3 (eight entries). Two wethers, do —W. Fraser 1, J. M'lntyre 2 (four entries). LINCOLN, LEICESTER CROSS. Two ewes, with lambs —W. Fraser 1 (three entries). Two ewes, two-tooth —Robson Bros. 1 and 2> J. M'lntyre 3 (six entries). The wethers, two-tooth —J. M'lntyre 1 (two entries). FAT SHEEP. Wethers, not less than five—A. Campbell 1 and 2 (three entries). Ewes, do —R. and A. Officer 1, M. Fallow 2 (four entries). PIGS. Judges: Messrs W. M'llwrick (Winton) and Judge: : Mr R. Acheson (Otautau). Sow, Berkshire —Alex. Anderson 1. Sow and litter—W. Officer 1, J. Hamilton 2. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. Judge: Mr R. Acheson (Otautau). Fresh butter —Mrs Foley 1, Mrs A. Lindsay 2, Miss Jane Younger 3 (six entries). Powdered do —Miss Jane Younger 1, Mrs Foley 2, Mrs A. Lindsay 3 (five entries). Salt do — Mis 3 Jane Younger 1, Mrs A. Lindsay 2 (three entries. Dried hams —R-. Harvey 1, A. Prentice 2 and 3 (nine entries). Cured bacon (3ide) —G. T. Smyth and Co. 1 and 2, Whittingham Bros, and Instone 3 (six entries). Cured ro}l bacon — G. T. Smyth and Co. 1 and 3, "Whittingham Bros, and Instone 2 (nine entries). - SPECIAL PRIZES. Pen of beet 10 sheep (shorn, of best qtiality for freezing, early maturity taken into consideration—Robson Bros. 1 and 2. Five fat lambs—J. M'Naughton 1,-J. B. Sutton 2. - Aggregate in horses —J. Drain. Aggregate in cattle —R. Meek. ' Aggregate in sheep —J. 'B. Sutton. Aggregate in dairy produce —Miss Jano Younger. Aggregate in horses, cattle, and sheep — R. and A. Officer. Lady rider —Miss H'Dougall 1, Miss Turnbull 2. Best rider over hunting jumps —D. Macpherson. Cotter's cow—J. Molloy. Ornamental butter —Mrs A. Lindsay. Fresh butter—Mrs Foley. Powdered butter —Miss Jane Younger. Salt butter—Miss.Jane Younger. Most points in butter—Miss Jane Younger. Table decoration —Mis Reynolds. Driver of tandem team—-W. Carnahau. Dairy cow —R. Meek. Highest jumping horse —Swale's Sweetbriar 1, D. Macpherson's Golden Legacy 2. Tandem turn-out —David Scott, jun. Harness m ienm of three —Whittingham Bros, and Instone. Pony, 12 hands and under —J. B. Sutton 1, A. R. Hare 2, J. Fraser 3. Draught entire, three years and upwards — R. Cupplc-s. Entire, three years —J. Drain. Entire, one year—A. Jones 1, J. B. Sutton 2. Brood draught mare, three years and upwards in foal or with foal at foot—J. Drain 1, T. Stroud 2. Draught mare, three years —J. Drain. Draght filly, one year—J. Drain. Draught filly, two years —A. Jones. Draught gelding —Alex. Lindsay. Draught mare, with two of her progeny T. Stroud. Team of "three-j-J. Wohlers. Veld draught mare, any age —J. M'Farlane 1, J. Drain 2. Muro or filly in class 22 and class 2C —E. Foley. Thoroughbred mare or filly—W. Prince's Paru. Aggregate in crossbred and fat sheep—Robson ±Jros. Pen freezers, second —Robson Bros. Best Bull—li. and A. Officer. Light harness pony, 14 hands and under — A. R. Hare.