GORE SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 2804, 11 December 1907, Page 11

GORE SHOW.

(Fxoic Ottb Special Ripoktxk.) Second Dat.

Bright sunshine tempered by a cool breeze caused the Gore -show grounds to be a pleasant place on the 4th." It was people's day, and the crowds seemed fully aware of it. The town was crowded from an early hour, and the road thence to the

grounds was reminiscent of a Derby Dayprocession. - Bright and early was the order — with the officials, who were at their posts Boon after breakfast. Judging commenced at 10 a.m., and the crowds came surging in through the gates, and general hubbub and activity proclaimed that the business of the day had begun in earnest. Tuesday .had "broken the back" of the judging, but there was still a good deal to do. The entries for horses were very large, and had those quadrupeds been the only item the show would still have been a success. It y was a -revelation to many accustomed to see Dobbin muddy" and sweating, with hanging head, breathing heavily at a headland, to note how the same animal perks up at a show -and prances about with, a coat ., of satin and mane and tail decked with rib- - bons and straw. The draughts were of the usual, handsome type; and well up to former standards. There was a vast improvement .an the two-year-old entire colts, which would have more than held their own at almost any horse fair. The yearling fillies were also very good, and the stock was, on the whole, a vast improvement on- that of former years. It is interesting to- note' how - the Sore show is* year by year developing, and there seems to be no reason why it should not become the leading show in the south. Capital*, entries wejre to be seen in colts., while brood mares were also numerous, all being first-class and- as good as any in the country. Entries for dry mares were-. not so heavy, but the animals wei*e. particularly good. The three-year-old fiUiea made a fine class of splendid beasts : altogether, a good lot. In the one-year-old , fillies there were 24 entries; all first rate. There was nothing particularly striking about the but the entries were very fair^ and the turn-out was creditable. Buggy /horses and hacks were well represented. The judges for the draught stock were Messrs George Livingstone . (of Oamaru) and James Smith (of Timaru), the attending' members -being Messrs R. Fortune. M. Dickie, Joseph Turnbull. P. Cullen, A. Scott, S. White, and R. Irvine. Their s decisions seemed to give entire satisfaction.. The thoroughbreds were capably judged by Messrs T. Leedham and J. Sprott, of. Dunedin, Messrs T. Heron, H. Smith, 8. Gr. InHer, W. J. Johnston, and A. Murdoch being the attending members. To some minds 'a particularly cormilant pig is a thing of beauty and a joy "for ever. Others prefer thin bacon at the breakfast table. The entries for pigs were small, but -the boars, cows. and litters in evidence were said to possess all the attributes of prize-winners. Experts, indeed, waxed enthusiastic, while mere lav folk were content to take their word for it at a distance. Mr A. A. Macdonald was judge, and Mr P. Aitken attending member. The weightguessing competition proved, as usual, interesting. The tilting provided considerable amusement, and the ground was in capital condition for the jumping. The driving competitions and polo races proved exciting. The show has been an all-round success. but the principal features this year were undoubtedly the horses, Border Leicesters, Romney sheep, and the dairy prduce. Among the notabilities present * were the Hon. Robert M'Nab. Minister of Lands. Mr W. Fraser, M.P,, and the Mayor of Gore (Mr A. A. Mac Gibbon). The members of the Ministerial party were met at the gates -by the Dresident of the Gore A. and P. Society (Mr William Waddell) and Mr W. Macara, and- were subsequently entertained at luncheon in the committee rooms. • The toast of the " Parliament of New Zealand" was proposed in a neat, brief speech by the Mayor. In reply, the Minister of Lands did not wish to detain his hearers. Parliament was what the people made it. and he would remind them of c well-known definition of a member of Parliament, who was said to resemble a small vessel attacking a fort which hurlod .Shot and shell all round the little barmie. At last a shell 6truck her magazine and the little vessel was no more. Such vrtw the career of an M.P. Mr W. Fraser. M.P.. thouo-ht it his duty to cheer his audience vp ' after this rather pessim ; .«tio picture of parliamentary vicissitudes, but they were doubtless anxious to be outside at their business. Parliament would always endeavour to rerosnise the importance of agricultural and pastoral interests and of A. and P. shows, so ably championed by tb<» hon. eentleman present m the ca=t. The flttpidanee. including exhibitors, numlved 5500. The gate money amounted to /3213 Ps. The following is the pr : ze Met : — HORSES. ; Thoroughbreds. Entire, any age. Two ectries— Mrs Wnile's Canr.anball 1, Crosbie Bros.'* Glenog'e 2. Entire colt, two years. One entry — George Kerr. jun. Colt, one year. Two entries— l.- MacAllister 1, K. Fraser 2. > Mare. <in foal, or, with foal at foot. One entry — J. Wyber.

Mare, three veairs and urjwards. Three entries— Jl. S. Joneq's Lady Ronald 1, J: A. Edwards 2. J. W. Kelly 3. Filly or gelding, two years. One entry — J. McAllister. \ Filly or gelding,- one year. Two entries — T. Daly. M. Dickie and Son* 2. Champion certificate for best entire — Mrs "White's- Cannoriball. I Champion certificatfe for best mare — H. S. Jones's Lady Ronald.X Draughts. Entire horse, any I age.' Six entries— #. M'Donald 1. W. Gerkln 2, J. Turnbull 3. Entire colt, three years. One entry— F. S. Woodward. t

Entire colt, two year?. Thirteen entrier— D. Clark 1. William Cn'.len 2, H. M'Coll 3. T. Logan 4. J. A. Jenkins 5.

Entire colt, one velar. Seven entries — J. B. MacKenzie 1 and &. A. H. Sim 3.

Best yearling by Young Lord Churchill Two entries — M.. Dickie and Sons 1.

BTood mare, in foal, ot with foal at foot. Eight entries— T. Logan 1, John Waddell 2, Dodds Bros. 3. > Mare, in foal, or (with fos.l at foot 15". hands or under. Three entries — John W a tide 11 1

Brood mare, in foa.*, or with foa! at 'o~>t. owned by a farmer residing with<n 17 m;!eq of Gore Post Office. Ivine entne= — M. Dickie and Sons 1, John Waddell 2. Dcdds Bros. 3.

Pair brood mates, in foal or with fra's at foot. Two entries — M. Dickie and Sous 1. J. Wsddell 2. i

Dry mare, four years and upwards. Six entries — J. Ewen 1, F.eming Bros. 2, W. Kirk 3. Dry mare, owned by farmer residing within a radius of 17 miles of Gore Post Office. Four entries — W. Kirk 1, M. Dickie and Sons 2. Pair dry mares, three years and upwards. Six entries — J. R. Mackenzie 1, J. Ewen 2, Fleming Bros. 3. Three-year-old filly. Eight entries— J. R. Mackenzie 1 and 2, A. H. Sim 3. John Waddell 4. Two-year-old filly. Five entries — R. Irving, jun., 1, M. Dickie and Sons 2, J. Eades 3. One-year-old filly. Twenty-four entries — J. Ewen 1, J. R. Mackenzie 2, J. Fleming 3, J. R. Mackenzie 4, J. Ewen 5, W. J. Johnston 16.

Pair fillies or geldings, two years or under. Five entries— J. Ewen 1, J. R. Mackenzie 2. M. Dickie- and Sons 3.

Mare and two of her progeny. Three entries— John Waddell 1, M. Dickie and Sons 2 and 3.

' Group of three mares or filliep. Four entries— J. R. Mackenzie 1, John Waddell 2, M. Dickie and Sons 3.

Group of three colts, fillies, or geldings, three years or under, by one sire. Four entries— D. Davis 1, J. R. Mackenzie 2, M. Dickie and Sons 3. >

Gelding, four years and upwards. Four entries— W. Ran kin 1, Fleming Bros. 2 and 3. Gelding, three years. Two entries— M. Dickie and Sons 1, Fortune Bros. 2. Gelding, two years. Four entries — W. Pryde 1, M Dickie and Sons 2 and 3. Pair geldings. Two entries— Fleming Bros. 1, M. Dickie and Sons 2. Gelding, one year. Three entries— M. Dickie and Sons 1, W. C. Ladbrook and Sons 2. H. Smith ,3. Spring-day horse, mare, or gelding, up to one ton, in harness. Four entries — M. Dickie and Sons 1, T. Buchanan 2. Team most suitable for reaper or binder. Two entries— J. R. Mackenzie 1, M. Dickie and Sons 2. Four-horse working team, mares or geldings, three years and upwards Two entries — FJeming Bros. 1, M. Dickie and Sons 2 Champion certificate for best entire— J. M'Donald's Duncraig. Champion certificate for best mare — J. Ewen's Aparima Fancy. Hackneys. Etc.

Hackney carriage stallion, three years *nd upwards. One entry — J. J. Munroe. Hackney stallion, three years and upwards. One entry — S. G. Inder. Hackney mare in foal, or with foal at foot. Five entries — B. Harvey 1, T. Ambrose 2, M. Carmody 8. Hackney gelding or filly, two years. Two entries— E. J. Cameron 1, F. Shirley 2. Hackney yearling, filly, .or gelding. Two entries — John Dunn 1. Hugh Smith 2. , Weight-carrying hs^k, mare or gelding, up to 14 stone, to be saddled and mounted in the ring. Four entries— J. A. Kane 1 J Turnbull 2, D. Neave 3. Light hack, mare or gelding, up to 11 stone.' Twelve entries— R. Acton-Adams 1, Dr Rogers 2, A. Ballintine 3. Cob, 15 hands or under, mare^r gelding, saddled and mounted in the ring. Eleven entries— J. Dynes 1, B. Acton-Adams 2 H Welham 3.

Lady's hack, mare or gelding, to be ridden by a lady. Three entries— R. Acton- Adams 1, P. Cullen 2.

Pair buggy horses, mares, or geldings, to be driven in the ring. Four entries— R. ActonAdams 1, Dr Rogers 2. Waggonette pair, mares or geldings. One entry— S. G. Inder.

Single buggy horse, mare or gelding. Eleven entries— F. Reid 1, Dr Rogers 2 J Henderson 3.

Dog-cart horse, mare or gelding, 15.3 hands and upwards. Four entries— John Turnbull 1, T. Bagrie 2, R. J. Potter 3. Spring-cart horce, mare or gelding Six •ntnes— W. Muir 1, Mac Gibbon and Co. 2. Pony stallion. 14 hands or under Three t?.«"YT R - Dodds X > S - M'Dougall 2, J. M'Mullen 3.

Harness pony, mare or gelding, 14 hands or under. Ten entries— T. Ryder 1 R P Perry 2, R. Wyber 3. ' ' Best girl's pony, 14 hands or under, ridden in ring by a girl of 14 years or under. Nine entries— T. Ryder 1, R. Wyber 2, Southland iarmera Co-operative Association 3. Best girl rider — Miss Alice Martin. Harness pony, mare or ge'.ding, 13J hands 9? "uoe 1 "- Eight entries— Stevenson Bros. 1, D. M'Douga'.l 2, J. Keir 3. Pony. 14J hands or under, mare or gelding. saddied find mounted in ring. Eleven entries — T. Ryder 1. R P. Perry 2. J Keir 3. Pony, 12X hands or under, entire, mare, or gelding, sadd'ed and mounted in the ring Four ei:tne«— J. Vcddn 1. J M'Ewen 2. Best entire, mare, or gelding, by Burnega lnree entries — Stevenson Bros. 1 Best turnout open to butchers, bakers, and grocers. Eight entneo— R. Wyber 1 M R Lawlor 2 and 3. Best turnout, hor^e, gig, and harness— Dr Rogers 1, T. Ryder 2. C A. Kerse 3.

PIGS. Berkshire boar,- eny age Two entries — Cowan and Annison 1, R. J. Potter 2. Berkshre sow, any age. in pig or with litter at foot. Two entries — Cowan and Annison 1 and 2.

Yorkshire sow, any age, in pig or with litter at foot Two entries— Cowan and Annison 1, T. MMulen 2.

Be»i fat pig. One entry— Cowan and Annison 1.

COMPETITIONS

B«st walking horfe. Four enhies— H M Intyro l, R. J. Potter 2, A. Adams 3. Handicap Time Trot, for pome* 13 h«nda and under, ridden by boys not over H yearsMaster Co-rmack 1. H. M'Coll 2 W. MacGibbon 3. Seven starters.

Tilting. Six entries— J. Camybe'l and Waddell (t.'e) 1. T M'Phail 2. Hunter jumping. Three entries— T Gille°r>ie 1, J. Yorston 2. F Shirley 3. H:gh jumpng Five entries— J Yors-fon (4ft ]oig) 1, T. O.l'espie 2. Dnvirg competition Six entres— R Wiber 1, -G. Livingston 2. J. Cormack 3.