Crossbreds.

Otago Witness, Issue 2545, 24 December 1902, Page 13

Crossbreds.

(Shorthorn, Ayrshire, and Hereford exc.uded). Dairy cow, in calf or milk. Ten entries — James Robertson 1 and 2, Thomas Mark 3. Two dairy cows, in milk. Five entries — Jas. Robertson 1, Thomas Mark 2. Heifer, three year 9. Five entries— Potts Bros. 1, D. Cochrane, jun., 2. Heifer, two years. Seven entries— Potts Bros. 1, J. Robertson 2 and 3. Heifer, one year. Eight entries— Jas. Fahey 1, J. Robertson, jnn., 2. Champion card for bast cow or heifer— Jamea Robertson. Cottar's or tradesman's cow, in milk. Four entries— Mrs Falconer 1, Chow Tie 2. HORSES. Draughts. Judge : Mr James Patrick ("West Taieri). Entire, any age. One entry— J. Robertson 1. Gelding, two years. Two entries— John Hogg 1, C. Mnllin 2. Entire, colt or gelding, one year. Three entries—J. Menzies 1, James Blaikie 2. Gelding, any age. Three entries — Browne Bros. 1 and 2. Brood mane, in foal or -with foal at foot. - Three entries— Wm. Blaikie 1, J. Robinson 2. Ycld mare, any age. Two entries— A. Fraser 1, Browne Bros. 2. Pair of mare or geldings, or mare and gelding — J. Robinson 1, Biowne Bros. 2. Gelding or filly, three years. One entryJohn Smith 1. Filly, two years. Two entries — John Robinson 1, John Smith 2. Filly, one year. Three entries— Potts Bros. 1, a Mullin 2. Foal, undei six months. Two ectues— Jas. Blaikie 1. J. Robinson 2. Championship for best entire— James Menzie's Woods Fancy (by New Hope— Xancy) 1. Best shod draught. Three entries— A. M'Corkindile 1 and 2. Thoroughbreds. Judge: Mr D. Bacon (Dunedin). Entire, any age. One entry— P. Craw!ey 1. Entire colt, two years. One entry— P. Cra-wley 1. Entire colt, one year. One entry— J. Robeitsou 1. Mare, any age, in foal or with foal at foot. Three entries— M. Potts 1, H. Craig 2. Veld mare, any age. Three entries— J. Paulin 1, P. Roughan 2. Filly, three years. One entry— P. Treacy 1. Filly, one year. John Robertson 1. Light Horses. (Thoroughbreds excluded). Judge: Mr D. Bacon (Dunedin). Carriage or roidster stallion. One entry — P. Ferguson 1. Weight-carrying hack, up to 15ct. Six entries—J. W. Cunningham 1, H. Craig 2, A. M'Millan 3. Weight-carrying hack, up to 13st Five entries—G. Smith 1, 'J. Bulfiu % R Riddell 3. Weight-carrying hack, up to list. Twelve entries— H. Craig 1, J. Lusk %T. G. Robertson 3. Three-year-old, for weight-carrying or carriage purposes. Three entries— James Fahey X. V. B. Line 8.

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' Several instances of double voting v have Jeen discovered in the Napier electorate. A few nights ago a family living on the outskirts of Manaia, Taranaki, were- almost frightened out of their wits, thinking the house was haunted or a banshee was under the' floor. They all left and slept at a neighbour's. In the morning the cause of the previous night's disturbance was found to be a cat under the house. It had its head in a loflbster tin, and in its struggles it was continually bumping tho flooring \boT*

One of the female patients in the infirmary of the ¥ylde (Lancashire) guardians weighs 35st.

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! Two-year-old, for weight-carrying or carriage I rmrposes. Two entiies— P. Gordon 1, C. Mul- ! lin 2. | Yearling, for weight-carrying or carriage purj poses. Six entries — J. Hopkins 1, J. Robertson 2. i Hackney foal. Three entries— Potts Bros. 1, | Rose Gunn 2. j Buggy mare or gelding, to be driven in vehicle. Six entries— H. Craig 1, James Smith and Sons 2. Light mare or gelding, fit for fipriiig-cart, up |to 73cwt. Seven entries— A. M'Millan- 1, T. Williams 2. Light mare or gelding, fit for spring-cart, up to 15cwt. Four entries — Simpson and Hart 1, James Real 2. LaSy's hack, to be ridden by a lady. Six entries— G. M'Leod 1, G. Henry 2. SHEEP.. Judge: Mr John Henderson (Wyllie's Crossing). Merinos. Ram, any e.ge. Three entries— G. Henry 1, Cameron Bros. 2. Ewe, with Irinb or lambs. Three entriesCameron Bios. 1. Leicesters. Ram, any age. Three entries— Cameron Bros. 1 and 2. Ram, four-tooth. Two entries— Cameron Bros. 1 and 2. Ram, hogget. Two entries — Cameron Bros. 1 and 2. Pair of ewes, with lamb or lambs. Two entries— Cimeron Bros. 1 and 2. Ewe hogget. Two entries— Cameron Bros. 1 and 2. Romjtey Marsh. Ram, any age. Two entries— Cameron Bros. 1 ancl 2. Ram, hogget. One entry— Cameron Bros. 1. Ewe, with lamb or lambs. Three entries— John Tough 1. Ewe, hogget. Two entries — Cameron Bros. 1 and 2. DOWN 3. Ram, two years old. One entry— John Heads 1. Ewe, with lamb oi lambs. One entry— John Hends 1. . Crossereds Pen of two ewes, first cross, with lamb- or lambs. Four entries — Wm. Farquharson 1 and 2. Pen of two ewes, with lamb or lambs. Three entries — Cameron Bros. 1 and 2. Pen of five hoggets, ewes or wethers, first cross. Seven entries — John .Tough 1, Wm. Farquharson 2. Pen of five hpggets, ewes or -wethers. Three entries— John Tough 1, Wm. Farquharson 2. Pen of five fat lambs, bred by exhibitor. Three entries— John Heads 1 and 2. Pen of five fat sheep. Two entries — John Tough 1 and 2 Pea of five lat akegfc, suitable to ixeCiißSt .

not to exceed 701b freezing weight. Two entries — John Tough 1 and 2. Pen of 10 hoggets, suitable for wool or mutton. Four entries — Wm. Farquharson 1 and 2. Champion merino — G-. Henry. Champion merino ewe — Cameron Bros. ' Champion Leicester ram — Cameron Bros. Champion Leicester ewe — Cameron Bros. Champion Eomney Marsh ram— Cameron Bros. Champion Roxnney Marsh ewe — Cameron Bros. Most points in sheep — Cameron Bros. HOESES. Most graceful horsewoman — Mrs Craig. ■ Troop horse for mounted rifle work, owned and ridden by a trooper in uniform — John Smith 1. J. Lusk 2. Pony, not more than 14 hands — W. A. Smith 1, T. G. Robertson 2. Entire pony, not more than 14 hands — G-. Matheson 1, T. G. Robertson 2. Best foal by Casket— M. Potts. Best shod hack — D. Johnston 1 and 2. Jumping hack, over three flights of hurdles — G. Riddle 1, J. Tracey 2, F. AVhelan 3. High jump— G. Riadle 1, F. Whelan 2. Rescue Race — Q. Riddle 1. Stockman's race — W. Henry 1, — Ferguson 2. SWINE. Judge: Mr John Henderson, (Wyllie's Crossing). Boar, over 12 months-. One entry — D., Munro 1. ' • . - - - Sow, over 12 months. . One entry— D. Munro . Bro'pd sow, " with* litter. ' One entry — .D. Munro 1.- < • r - . -- •■";<". ;dt>&s; ---n ; ; .-../>■ -'- Judge.: MrJdhn Henderson CWyllie's Crossing); Collie bitch, rough haired. One entry — Mrs Lin-e.l. 5 ._ ••- _.. - i. .'-•'-. Collie dbg, rough haired. Thirteen entries — V. B. Line 1, E. Rush 2. Coltfe bitch. Two entries— W. Carson 1, W. Blaikie 2. Collie' dog, smooth haired. Six entries — J. Eobertson 1, R. M'MTlian 2. Beardy bitch. Two entries — J. Paulin 1, Chow Tie 2. Beardy dog. Four entries — James Nbrrie 1, Mrs S. Thomson 2. DAIRY PRODUCE: Judge: Miss Kempshell (Maungatua). ' 2lb fresh butter, in lib rolls. Six entries — - Mrs J. H. Bateman 1, Mrs Peattie 2, Miss . Farquharson 3. 2lb powdered butter. Five entries — Mrs J. H. B'atemcn 1, Miss Fraser 2, Mrs Peattie 3. io:b salt butter. Three entries— Miss Bulfin 1. Miss Smith 2. Fancy butter. Two entries, — Mrs Peattie 1 and 2. 21b fresh butter, made 'and exhibited by-un-married ladies. Four entries — Miss Peattie 11 2lb fresh butter/in lib rolls (open to those who had never won a first jyrize for butter). 1 Five entries — Miss Fraser 1, Mrs Dunnett 2. One dozen fresh hen eggs-, Heaviest — Mrs Campbell (21b 4oz) 1. > ' " .EXTRAS. '■' ' . Home-made •lpafj j u.ot lea's... ".than 41b. ? Eleven entries— Mrs Peattie 1 and 2', Miss Crozier 3., Six. -oven scones. Twelve entries — 'Miss Ciozierl. Miss Muuro band's. -' ' "" . Six, girdle scones— Miss Drysdal.e •1, Miss , Munro 2 and 3. Pla^n oaten cakes: Three entries — Miss Hay i 1, Mrs $icoll 2; Mrs Campbell 3. I Table bouquet of flowers. Two entries — Miss Nichol 1. Mrs J. Browne'2. • ' ~ ■ i Hand bouquet of flowers. Five entries — Miss Hay 1, Miss E. Jeffrey 2. Dress bouquet of flowers. Four entries — Miss Hay 1, Miss E. Jeffrey 2. ! Gent's buttonhole. Four entries — Miss Hay 1, Miss E. Jeffrey 2. SPECIAL PRIZES. Most points in draught horses — John Robin- | son. ' ' j Moat points in light horses — H. Craig. Most points in crossbred cattle — James Robertson. Most points in sheep — Cameron Bros. Most points in butter — Mrs Peattie.