GORE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 2856, 9 December 1908, Page 16

GORE AGRICULTURAL SHOW.

(Fbou Oob Special Repobteb.) GORE, December 1. The Gore Agricultural and Pastoral As~<JWtion's twenty-6eventh annual show was commenced io-day in perfect weather. The entries, many of which constitute a record, •show that the popularity of this annual fixture ig on the increase. Cattle, sheep, and dairy produce were judged to-day, and to-morrow horses, pigs, poultry, and dogs will be taken. The entries for cattle were about the same as last year, but it is a matter for regret that there were no entries for the Polled Angus class. The •horthorn section was distinctly creditable and Mr W. Waddeli, of Waikaka Valley, scored heavily, carrying off the champion certificates for the best bull and the best cow, besides getting the most points for shorthorn cattle. The Ayrahires, as regards quality, were probably th« best yet 6hown at Gore. The Jersey class was poorly, represented, there being but one entry. The crossbreds made a. useful exhibit. Some good milkers were shown, and the entries were generally good. The fat cattle were of v excellent quality. On the whole, the cattle were better than those shown last , year. The entries in 1907 numbered 65, as -< *gein«t 63 this year. The sheep were the feature of the day, the entries being phenomenal, and the animals in good condition. The English Leicester* were *n .exceptionally good lot, notably those shown by Mr A. Murdoch,- of Riversdftle. The Downs formed another strong cUrse, and the Corriedales were again in evidence for excel-

lenoe. The Lincoln and Border Leicesiens were subject of a good Ueail of favourable criticism In the Romney Marsh sectione entries were again very good. There were some fine rams, and ail *be animals showed points of breeding. The wool wag good, and their condition satisfactory. Among the crossbreds the- strongwoolled ewes, with lambs at foot, made a good' showing, as did the pens of ewe and wether hoggets. The entries for sheep this year numbered 273, as against 225 in 1907. There was a slight falling off in the entries for dairy produce, but what this section lacked in quantity it more i ban made up in quality. The exhibit of fresh butter was altogether highly creditable. The cheeses, though few, were of excellent quality, and the oatcake, 6con>es, «akes, etc., were a splendid advertisement for the housewifery throug-hout this fertile and productive district. In addition to other attractions, there was a fine show inp of agricultural implements, and a good exhibit of all kin-ds of vehicles. The first day of a show is usually the most prosaic, wso the attendance was by no means large. The show was opened under the best euspioee, and the general _ arrangements reflect credit on the executive. The working and yarding triaJs for sheep dogs, held in the afternoon, were of an interesting rature. The entries? numbeftad 7-15. The •following is the comparative table of 4p*fjm ia* lie past three years: —

The following is the prize-liat:— CATTLE. Shobthobns. Judge: Mr W. Charters. Bull, threo. years and over. Three entries— . W. Waddell 1, G. P Johnston 2. j Bull, one yo\r. One entry— W. Waddeli Cow, any age. Four entries — W. Waddell I 1, 2, and 3. I Heifer, two yean Four entries— W. Waddell 1 and 2, G. P Johnston 3. Heifer, ore yeai. Three entries— W. Waddell 1 and 3, M. H. Lawlor 2. Champion bull— W Waddeli. Champion cow ot heifer— W. Waddeli. ' Most points— W. Waddeli. Aybshiaes. Judge: Mt A. MacFarlane. Bull, three years and over. Two entries— J. Campbell 1 Bull, iwo years Two entries— A. Aitken Bull, ona year. One entry — Jas. Scott 1 Cow, over threa years, in calf. One entry — J. Campbell 1. Heifer, three years, i-i calf or in milk. One entry — A. Aitken 1. i Heifer, one year. One entry — J. Campbell, Champion bull — J. Campbell. Ohampion cow — J. Campbell. Most points — J Campbell. Aldernkt ok Jersey. Ball, «xiy age. One entry— Alex. Byers 1. Hebefobd. Cow, any age. One entry— W. Waddeli 1. Heifer, one year. One entry — "W. 'YTacldell Crossbred. Judge: Mr T. Mac Donald Cow, any age, in iffilk. Three entries— M. Dickie and Sons 1 and 3, W. Waddeli 2. ! Cow, in oalf. Four entries — H. M'lntyre 1 and 2, W. Wadd»ll 3. ' { Poir cows, in calf or in milk. Three entries — jf. Dickie and Sons 1, H. M'lntyre 2, W. • Waddeli 3. . j HeifeT, three years, in calf or in milk. I Two Shtries— W. Waddeli 1, H. M'lntyre 2/ I Heifei. two years. Four entries — W. Wad- ' Sell 1. M. Dickie and Sons 2, G. P. Johnston 3. * | Heifer, one year. Three entries — G. P. Jonnston i, H. M'lntyre 2, W. Waddeli 3. I Best cottar's cow, exhibitor not to own or ' occupy more than 10 acres of land. Two ' entries— Mrs J Stevenson 1, Mrs Carrick ' 2 Most points— W Waddeli. Fat Cattl*. Pel of fat cattle not less than two of any breed, steers or heifers Three entries M X L.awlor 1 and 2, R. 'Wyber 3. ■ Fat steer Three entries— R. Wvl er 1 and 3, M R Lawlor 2 . Pair steers, two yeers or under Two entries—M. R. Lawlor 1, W Waddeli 2. Fat cow, any breed. Three entrie3— W Waddeli 1 and 3, R. Wyber 2. ' . Most pents in cattle— W WaddeJL '

Horses .. .. Cattle .. . Sheep Pigs Dairy produce Dogs • 1906. 266 80 161 4 150 14 1907. 294 65 225 8 188 29 . 1908. 289 63 273 1 166 40 Totals 675 809 833