PENINSULA SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 2649, 21 December 1904, Page 30

PENINSULA SHOW.

Office-bearers. — President. Mr J. M'Tainsh ; vice-presidents, Messrs D. Young and J. M'Cartney ; secretary, Mr S. Hinkley ; Managing Committee — Messrs J. Macandrew, T. Allan. A. Dickson, A. North, S. W. Hall, H. Cowan. D. Hughes, W. Robertson, E. Weir, A. Porterfield, C. Smail. W. Cowan, W. Gill, F. Hellver, and D. D. Seaton.

The Otago Peninsula Agricultural and Pastoral Society's twenty-seventh annual show was held at Portobello on Saturday, and the function was attended by all the success that has attended shows held in this locality in the past. As usual, great interest was manifested in the show by local residents, but not a few visitors from other districts were present, and the attendance during the afternoon was quite up to expectations, despite the fact that intermittent wind and rain squalls made things decidedly unpleasant on the ground at times. Strong features of the show were undoubtedly iho displays in the horse and cattle sections, and the Peninsula can always bp depended on for a fine showing in harness horses. .This year's draughts were a particularly good lot. There were three entries in the Clydesdale stallion class, the championships going to Mr W. Cowan's (of Hig-hcliff) Clear-the-way, a fine animal, a three-year-old, sire Royalist, dam Bell, and Mr Cowan's mare Lady, from the same stable, securing the coveted award from a creditable lot. The two-year-old fillies were.a good class, the winner, owned by Mr Taylor, securing the championship in the filly class, and a yearling out of the same mare being placed first among the yearling fillies. In respect to the class for a pair of horses mosb stiited for Peninsula- work, two of the entries were rejected, as in each a two-year-old filly was shown. In the majority of the light-horse classes some excellent competition was seen, and the judges had a lengthy task in going through j all the classes. There were no entries for- j ward in the- thoroughbred stallion class, and only one in the roadster stallion class, this being a nice animal of Mr J. Brown's. A defect in .classification as far as the light horses were concerned applied, in the opinion cf The judges, to the first few classes in this section — namely, the mixing of «• hackneys and thoroughbreds, which classes, the judges held, should have been kept separate. Good rings of shorthorns, Ayrshires, and Alderneys were to be seen. In shorthorns, what was lacking in the number was made up for in the quality of the eritiies, Mr J. Stewart's stock, though lie had not much opposition,^being deserving of all praise, the three-year-old champion bull especially so. In Ayrshires, again. Messrs Hall Bros, made a fine show, though other exhibitors were in several instances successful against them, and in this section the male animals came in particularly for the high opinion of the judges. Messrs Hall Bros', champion bull is an "animal to compare with thp. champion at any show, and it was interesting to note that the decision in this class as to first and second places at Dunedm show was reversed on Saturday at Portobello. In Alderneys some really fine well-bred stock faced the judges, and Mr F. Hellyer's champion bull and cow were both particularly nice animals and in splendid condition. No entries were forthcoming in sheep, and the judge had not an arduous in respect to pigs; while the entries m the dog and poultry sections were rather disappointing. A particularly excellent and tempting display was, however, made in the, competitions for dairy produce, bread, etc., in which the Misses Porterfield covered themselves with credit. During the afternoon the jumping competitions, which were considerably prolonged, proved both interesting and eveiting. The luncheon arrangements for the day were excellent, and the "stewards and other officials were, indefatigable in their efforts to make the show a success. Tho Peninsula Brass Band was in attendance, and enlivened proceedings with some excellent music. The following is the prize-list : — HORSES. Draughts. Judges- Messis W. Blackie and R. Muir. Clydesdale stallion. Three entries — W. Cowan 1, J. Henderson 2, J. "Brown 3. Brood ma/re, in foal or with foal at foot. Thme entries— T. S. Allan 1, A. Clark 2, D. Taylor 3. Foal. Font entries— T. Allan 1, D. Taylor 2. A. Clark 3 Dry mare. Sis entries — TT. Cowan 1, D. Young 2, M. Geary 3. Fi!iy, fares years old Three entries — W. Cowan 1, Dickson Bros. 2, Johnson and Robertson 3. Gelding, three years old. One entry— T. Allan 1. Filly, two years ckl. Three entries — D. Taylor 1, S. Townley 2. M. Geary 0. Gelding, two years old. One entry — A. Claik 1. Colt, gc-Iding. or filly, one year old. Five entries— D. Taylor 1. R. Weir 2, T. Allan 3. Gelding, any ,\ge. Three entries — Saunders Bros. 1, T. Allan -2. G . Dunford 3. Light spTing-cart horse, up to 7cwt. Seven eii tries — W. Stewart, jun , 1, M. Anderson 2, T. Burgees 3. A. Aitken 4. Medium springe-cart horse, up to lOcwt. I Five entries — D. Tavlor 1. F. Hellver 2, J. i ard D. M'Donald 3."

Heavy sprmg-cart lierse. up to lacwt. Eigit prtnes— W. Cowan 1, M. Geary 2, J. and D. M'Donald 3.

Spring-van hors«. up to one ton. Seven entries — AY. Cowan 1, Saundeis Bros. 2. D. Yoiu:g 3.

Pair of horses most suited to Peninsula work. Four entries— W. Cowun 1 and 2.

Best fcal by Lord Roberts. JL'vg entries — J. Landieth. >- ~~

' Best fully by Lord Derby. Four entries— D. Taylor 1, 11. Weir 2. Best entire — W. Qowan. Best mare — W. Covian. I Best filly— D. Taylor I Hacks Judges: Messrs G. Rut.hven, P. Toomey, and J. Spratt. = Roadster staJiion. One entry— J. Brown 1. Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot. Fivo entries— D. S3aton 1, D. Robertson 2, I M. Geary 3. i Foal. Three entries— D. Seaton 1. M. Geary 2, J. Karetai ?. Colt, gelding, or filly, one year old. Two entries — W. Brunton 1. M. Robertson 2. Fills', two years old. Four entries^ — W. Stewart, jun., 1. F. Hellyer 2, J Dick 3. Gelding, two years old. Two entries — J. Clearwatcr 1, M. Robertson 2. Filly, three years old. One entry — D. D. Seaton 1. Geldmg, thive v&ars old. Three entries — J. P. Shaw 1, J Graham 2, J. Dick 3. Gentleman's weight-carrying hack, up to 14st, shown m saddle. Five entries — W. G. Goodman 1, A. Miohie 2, D. Bacon 3. Gentleman's hack, up to list, shoTnrn in saddle. Ten entries — W. C. M'Kellar 1, Imrie and Grant 2, D. Stewart 3. Dog-cart horse, shown in harness. Nine entries — Trarie and Grant 1, "W. G. Goodman . 2, F. Hull 3. i Buggy horse, shown in harness. Seven en- , tries — W. C. M'Kellar 1, Imrie and Grant 2 ; and 3. Lady's hack, to be ridden by a lady (open). Eight entries — Miss M'Leod 1,- A. Francis 2, W. C. M'Kellar 3. Lady's hack, local horse and lady rider. Five entries — A. Francis 1, A. Clark 2. Cob. 141 hands or under. Seven entries — H. Paterron 1, J. Brown 2, J. Collie 3. Boy's pony, L 3 hands or under. Five entries—J. Conn 1, J. Samson 2, A. Clark 3. Best horse adapted for mounted rifle purposes. Six entries — W. C. Mackellar 1, D. Taylor 2, J. Brown, jun., 3. Best hurdle jumper, over three flights of hurdles, 3ft Sin high. Seven entries — J. Charlton 1, J. Brown 2, Imrie ard Grant 3. CATTLE. Shorthorns. Judges: MesFis J. Miller and J. 'Wyllie. Bull, one year old. Three entries — J. Bacon 1, 3. Stevart 2, R. Black 3. Bull, two years old. Two entries — J. Stewart 1, W. Geary, sen., 2. Bull, any age. 'Four entries — J. Stewart 1 and champion, D. M'Curdy 2. J. Bacon h c. Cow, in milk. Four entries — J. Stewart 1 anrl champion, "W. Townley 2, W. Bowles 3. Dry cow. One entry — J. Stewait 1. Heifer, three years old. One entry — J. Stewart 1. • Jieiicr, two years old. One entry — J. Stewart General. Cow, in milk. One entry — W. Townley 1. Dry co-.v. One entry — W. Townley 1." [In this class cattle that had competed in fho shorthorn, Ayrshire, and Alderney classes were excluded.] \ Ayrshires. Judges: Messrs A. M'Kerrow, J. Drinnan, and D. Ferguson. . Bull, one year old. Three entries — J. Weir 1, D. Taylor 2. Bull, two years old. Six entries — C. Weir 1, Hinkley 2, M. Geary 3. ! Bull, any age. Four entries — Hall Bros. 1, j'C. Weir 2, D. Arnott 3. i Dry cow. One entry — D. Taylor 1. Cow, in milk. Two entries — W. Townley 1, Hall Bros. 2. Heifer, three years old, in mrilk. Two entries — Hall Bros. 1, D. Arnott 2. Heifer, two years old, dry. Four entries — Hall Bros. 1 and 2. H,eifer, two years old, in milk. Two entries — J. Weir 1, Hall Bros. 2. I Heifer, one year old. Five entries — W. Townley 1, Sproul 2, J. Weir 3. Cow, and two of progeny. One entry — Hall | Bros. 1. ; Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. One c. try — Hall Bros. 1. Champilon bull — Hall Bros. Champion :ow — Hall Bros. Halfbred Ayrshires. Cow, in milk. Three entries — Mrs M'Hendry 1, Hall Bros. 2. Dry cow. Two entries — Hall Bros. I and 2. Heifer, three years old. Three entries — Hall Bros. 1, A. Sanderson 2. Heifer, two years old. Three entries — M. Gearj' 1, Hall Bros 2 Heifer, one year old. Five entries — M. Geary 1, Hall Bros/ 2 and 3. Alderneys or Jerseys. Judges : Messrs P. Rutherford and J. Miller. Bull, one year old. Three entries — F. Hellyer 3, H. Evans* 2, J. Clearwater h c. Btill, two years old. One entry — W. Bowles Bull, any age. Two entries — W. Bowles 1, H. Evans 2. Dry cow. Five entries^ — W. Barr 1, J. S. Shaw 2 and h c. Hfi-fev, three years old. in milk. Three entries—S. W..Hall 1, D. Wilson 2 and he. Heifer, two years old, dry. One entry — C. Glass 1. Heifer, two years old, in milk. Three entries—F. Hellyer 1, W. Wilson 2 and he. Heifer, one year old. Six entries — W. Wilson 1 and h c, C. Glass 2. Champion bull — F. Hellyer. Champion cow — F. Hellyer. Hakfbred Alderneys or Jerseys. Cow, in milk. Two entries— S. W. Hall 1, , Mrs M'Hendry 2. Dry cow. Three entries — J. Schotton 1, W. Robertson 2 and h c. Hoif er, two " years old. Three entries — W. Bowles 1, R. Seaton 2. Heifer, one year old. Six entries — W Bowles 1, R. Wright 2, S. W. Hall h c. POULTRY. Judge: Mr W. J. Waters. Drake and duck. Three entries — W. Bowles 1 and 2. Brown Leghorn cock and hen. One entry — A. M'Tainsh 2. Best cook and hen. any other breed. Four entries — Mrs Habershon 1, W. Bowles 2 and 3 E. M'Tain&ii v h c. Minorca cock and hen. Two entries — A. M'Tainsh 1, A. Lewis 2. DOGS. Judge • Mr R. A. Kempshall. Smooth collie. Two entries — H. Cowan 1 A Porteifield 2. Rough collie. Six entries — J. M'Carlnev 1 W. Wilson 2. Bearded col Me. Four entries — J. Holmes 1, W. Hitchcock 2. PIGS. Boar, Berkshire. One entry— M. Geary 1 DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Mr J. M'Farlane. Two pounds of butter, in Jib rolls, without distinguishing mark. Szx entries — Miss A. Porterfield 1 and 2. Mrs A. G. Lewis 3, Mrs Hinkley h c. Two pounds of butter, stamped on Saturday, December 10. Six entries — Mips A. Porterfield 1 and 2, Mrs A. G. Lewis 3, Mrs Hinkley he. Two pounds powdered butter. Five entries —Miss A Porteifield 1 and 2, Mrs A. G. Lewis 3, Mrs Hmkley h c. Ten pounds salted butter. One entry— No t>rize awarded. ~

T Fincy butter, for table. One entry — Mrs A. G. Lewis 1. Farcy butter, design. One entry — Mrs A. G. Lewis 1. BREAD. Six scones, girlde. Four entries — Miss M. Porterfield 1 and 2, Mrs J. M-Carcney 3. Six scones, oven. Seven entiies — Miss M. Porterfield 1 and 2, Mis J. M'Cartney 3. Home-made loaf. Two entries — Mrs J. M'Cartney 1 and 2. i Six plain oatmeal cakes. Two entries — Mr 3 J. M-Cartney 1 and 2. Best collect on of small cakes. Six entries — ' Miss M. Porterfield 1 and 3, Mrs Bowles 2 and , he. j CURED MEATS. I Ham, cured by exhibitor. One entry — R. | Neilson 1. Flitch of bacon. One entry — R. Neilson 1. I Roll of ba-con. Two entries — R. Keilson 1 jaU ' ROOTS AND VEGETABLES. ' Fourteen pounds early potatoes, kidney varieties. Two entries — S. Hinkley i and 2. •