TAPANUI SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 2857, 16 December 1908, Page 10

TAPANUI SHOW.

(From Qjte Own Correspondent.) TAPANUI, December 11. Committee of Management — Messrs W. H. Lusk, jun. (president), D. Fleming (vice-presi-dent), G. Turnbull, W. Cullen, W. Haugh, G. H. Stewart, A. M'lntyre, H. How»t, S. Fleming, John Fleming, Jemes Edgar, R. A. Rodger, J. B. Sim, George Stuart, O. R. Throp, and W. R. Quin (secretary and treasurer). 4 The weather interfered with the success of the Tapanui show to-day. The morning Mas showery and threatening, and during the afternoon some heavy ehowers fell. At 5 o'clock, just when the most interesting events were commencing, a cold southwester and heavy rain came along. The gathering had to be held on the racecourse this y«av on a-ccoixtit of the club's ground being under cultivation, and in a way tho change was fortunate as the grand stand and shelter trees proved most welcome. Notwithstanding the weather, the show was a most successful one, and the attendance was well up to the usual standard. Entries all through were in excess of last year. Cattle, as usual, w«re poorly represented, and little- interest was taken in this section. The sheep pens were fairly well filled, and trossbreds made a good show. Fat cheep were forward in fair numbers, and the quality was excellent. Horses all through were "the feature of the show, and some fine rings were shown. In draughts all ih-c local breeders were to the fore. Mr .7. R. Mackenzie's Baron Bold carried all hefoie him. The ring of three-year-olds were a splendid lot, and the same applies to the yearlings, both colts and fillies. Nearly all the awards went to C'rookston breeders. Light and harness hordes were ■strongly represented, and Mr H. Acton Adams's chestnut was the moct successful horse of the day. winning against lar^e ring*. The same owner had an attracthe exhibit in the single buggy class, beating a ring of 11. The special classes generally filled well, and there were good entries in the competition*. In the produce room the display was an excellent one, and the judge deck: ed the quality to be exceedingly good. The cool day favoured the butter-makers, who were again strongly in evidence. Bread and cakes made a show in themfiehes, and many new exhibitors took a hand. Everything worked very smoothly, and the general arrangements were good, the secretary (Mr W. R. Quin) carrying out his duties in first-class style. The' officials all worked well with an energetic president at their head. During the afternoon there were three M.P.'s on the ground— Me-'srs Anderson (Mataura), Scott (Tijaneka), and Malcolm (Clutha). Appended is the detailed prize-list: —

CATTLE

Judges: MessTS James Gow (Mosgiel) ftr.d

A. S. Orbell (Waikouaiti). Shorthorn.

Bull, any age. One entry— C. F. Dunnet (Admiral Fogo)

Datry Cattle

Cow, any age, in milk or in calf. Two entries— Quin «uid Rodger 1. Best cottar's cow. to be exhibited by the owner of not more than two cows. Two entries — Mrs Smith 1 and 2. Best dairy cow, of any breed, in the yard (open to prize-takers in all classes). Two entries— Quin and Rodger 1 and 2.

Fat Cattle.

Two fat bullocks. Two entries— Frank Lischiier 1 and 2. Most points in cattle— Quin and Rodger.

HORSES. 6raughts.

Judges Messrs James (Jow (Mosgiel) and

S. Young (Taienj. # Entire horse, any age. Two entries— J. X

Mackenzie's Baron Bold 1, C. P. Dunnet's Salisbury's Champion 2. . Entire horse, three yesrrs. Five entries — "W. Cullen's The Captain 1, C. F. Dunnet'9 Gallant Knight 2, W. Hangh's Dandy Leary 3

Entire horse, two years. Two entries— L. Barclay 1, P. Diamond 2. Entire colt, one year. Five entries — Wm. Haugh 1, P. Diamond 2 and 3 Brood mare, in foal or -with foal at foot. —Thomas Sim 1, George M'Kay 2, Alex. Cameron 3. Filly, three years. Three entries— D. Fleming's Lady Stewart 1, Fleming Bios. 2, C. F. Dunnet 3. Filly twc years. Four entries — Thomas Fleming 1, W. BLaugh 2, W. D. Mulligan 3. FiHy, one year. Three entries — "W. Abram 1, W. Haugh 2, Fleming Bros. 3. Gelding, two years. Four entries — Elliot Bros. 1. Fleming Bros. 2. Gelding, one year. One entry— Fleming Bros. 1. Best dry mare. Five entries — Fiemmg Bros. 1 and 3, T. Sim 2. Best gelding. Four entries — Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, Ellict Bros. 3. Best pair of mares or geldings (or one of each), the property of one exhibitor. Three entries— Thomas Sim 1, Fleming Bros. 2, W. Haugh 3. Best mare, with two of her progeny (all to be judged). Three entries— W. Haugh 1, W. Cullen 2.

Best three-horee team (either mares or geldings), the property of one exhibitor. Three entries — Thomas Sim 1, Fleming 'Bros. 2, W. H*ugh 3. Best type of Clydesdale on the ground, any age or sex. Five -entries — J. R. Mackenzie's Baron Bold 1 and champion, W. Cullen's The Captain 2. Champion mare in the show. Four entries — Fleming Bros.

Light and Harness Horses.

Judge: Mr A. S.^ Orbell (Waikouaiti). Thoroughbred entire horse, any age. One entry — J. R. Mackenzie's Pallas 1. Trotting stallion, any age. One entry — Thoin«B Aitchison 1.

Hackney brood mare, any age, in foal or with foal at foot. Three entries— E. F. Keach 1. J. Gibson 2.

Hackney filly or gelding, two years. Four entries — Dr Robertson 1, James- Davidson 2, P. Collins 3.

Filly or gelding, one year. Four entries — P. Collins 1, James O'Dowd 2. Roadster or bjjek, weight-carrier up to 15st. One entry— W. D. Milligan 1.

Roadster or hack, up to 13st. Six entries — R. Acton Adams 1, John Fleming 2, J. E. White 3.

Roadster or hack, np to list. Twelve entries — R. Acton Adams 1, O. R. Throp 2, J. M'Donnell 3.

Roadster or hack, three years (in saddle). Six entries — Dr Roberts.on 1, A. M'Pherson 2, R. Acton Adams 3.

Mare or gelding, up to lOcwt, to be driven in a spring-cart oi other vehicle. Five entries — T. Edgar 1, M. MAuley 2, Quin and Rodger 3.

Cob. 15 hands or under, up to 12st. Five entries— J. Turnbull 1, J. MTJeod 2 PCollins 3.

Special Classes.

Trooper's horse, to be owned and ridden by a Volunteer in uniform. Thre© entries — John Fleming 1, O. R, Throp 2. Best paced hack (walking 6 points, no ambling allowed; trotting, 3 points; cantering, 3 pointsj symmetry, 3 points); mus-t be thoroughly sound. Seven entries — R. Acton Adams 1, A. M'lntyre 2, W. Caffe-Il 3. Pony,, under 14 'hands (to be, ridden by girl or boy). Four entries— T. Jenkins, jun., 1, James Davidson 2, R. Cochrane 3. .Lady's hack, to be ridden by a lady. Six entries — R. Acton Adams 1, O. R. Throp 2. 3oy's pony, under 12 hands. Two entries — J. Wait© 1, Quin and Rodger 2. Single buggy horse. Eleven entries — R. Acton Adams 1, J. M'Donnell 2, Dr Robertson 3.

Do-g-cart horse. Seven entries — O. R. Throp 1, W. D. Milligan 2.

Buggy pair, the property of one- exhibitor. Three entries— R. Acton Adams 1, Dr Robertson 2.

COMPETITIONS

Pony Trot. Six en-tries — H. Curry 1, R. Acton Adams 1.

Best jumping hack. Six entries — Gavin Cooper 1, A. Ingram 2, J. Wilkins 3. Polo Race (boys). Three entries — H. Curry 1, J. Waite 2.

Open Polo Race Four entries — H. Curry 1, James Jenkins 2.

SHEEP. Judges: Messrs Walter Murray and Fulton.

Border Leicesters.

Ram, any age. One entry — James Davidson 1 Ram hogget. Two entries — Quin and Rodger 1 and 2.

Two ewe hoggets. Four entries — Quin aud Rodger 1 and 2, James Davidson 3.

JjINCOLNS

Ram, any age.

Two entries — W. Cullen 1

Ram hogget. Two entries — W. Cullen 1 and 2.

Two ewes and lamb". Two entries — W, Cullen 1 and 2. Two ewe hoggets. One entry — W. Cullen 1.

Shropshire Downs.

Ram. any age. Two entries — Alex. Cameron 1 and 2.

ROMKET MARSK. Ram, any age. One entry — James Davidson 1.

Ram, one-shear. Two entiies — D. Dickison 1 and 2.

Ram hogget. Two entries — D. Dickison 1 sind 2.

Two ewes and lambs. Two entries — James Davidson 1 and 2.

Two ewe hoggets. Two entries— D. Diclrison 1.

Crossbred. Two ewe hoggets, fine wool. One entry — D. Potts I.

Two ewe hoggets, strong wool. Five entries— D. Potts 1, John Robertson 2 and 3. Two wether hoggets, strong wool. Five entries — John Robertson 1 and 3, D. Potts 2. Two ewe», in lamb or with lambs at foot. Three entries— John Robertson 1, 2, and 3.

Halfbred.

Two ewes, with lambs at foot Five. entries — Quin and Rodger 1 and 3 James Davidson 2.

Fat Sheep. Pen of three heaviest wethers (shorn 1 ), not more than two-shear. Three entries — M. Robertson 1, John Bobertson 2, Quin and Rodger 3

Three fat lambs, lambed since September 1. Five entries— F. Lischner 1, John Robertson 2, H. Keid 3.

Three wethers or nwiden ewes (any breed cr cross), most suitable for the frozen meat trade. Two entries — F. Lischner 1.

Three wetheiti or maiden ewes, under 18 months (sny breed or cross), to be shown in the wool. Three entries— R. Potts 1, D. Potts 2 and 3.

Heaviest pet lamb, to b& sown in pen. Three entries— Jack MAuley 1, Ted MAuley 2 Alias Harris 3.

Most points in Romney sheep — D. Dickison.

DAIRY PRODUCE.

Judge- Mrs Thornton (Milton). Sftlt butter. Six entries— liisa L. &t«»l 1,

Miss M Sim (Paparoa) 2, Miss A. Reid », Mrs J. R. M'Nee he. One pound fresh butter. Fifteen entries— • Mrs Brock 1 and 2, Mrs Chittock*3, Mis K» A. Rodger and Miss A. Reid he. One pound powdered butter. Eighteen entries— Mrs Chittock 1 and he, Mrs Brock 2 and 3.

One entry — Miss Cissy

Fancy butter. Shanks 1.

Fancy butter, for tea t*bl«. Five entriesMiss Potts 1, Mrs Brock 2, Miss C. Shanks 3. One pound separator butter. . Fiv© entries —Mrs J*mes Isteed 1 and 2, Miss M. Sim 3. New cheese. One entry — Miss Crawford 1. Old cheese. One entry — Miss Crawford 1. Plain oven scones. Seven ' en tries— -Miss A. Reid 1, Mrs Gibson 2, Miss J. Taylor 3, Miss M. Haugh he.

Girdle scones. Four entries — Miss A. Reid 1, Miss M. Haugh 2. Fancy scones. Fotir -entries — Miss Braudegam 1, Miss A. Reid 2, Miss M. Haugh 3. Fruit cake. Fourteen entries — Miss Quin 1, Mrs John Fleming 2, Miss Crawford S, Miss L. Gibson he.

Sponge oake. Eleven entries — Miss E. Fleming 1, Mrs <3-ibson 2, Mrs John Fleming 3, Miss M. Haugh lie. Dozen heaviest hen egg. 1 ; — Miss Crawford (21b lloz) 1, Miss M. Eskdale (21b 9oz) 2, Mrs M'Beath (21b 8oz) 3

Home-made bread. Eleven entries — Mrs John Fleming 1, Miss Crawford 2, Mrs Chas. Fleming 3, Miss A. Reid he. Home-made brown bread. Four entries — Mrs John Fleming 1, Miss Crawford 2, Miss A.. Reid 3. - Collection of jams and- jellies. Three entries— Misa L. Steel 1, Mrs "W«they 2, Miss Dacker 3.

Strawberry jam. Six entries — Miss D acker 1, Mrs William Robertson 2, Miss L. Steel 3. Best jam other than strawberry. Foot eatries — Miss L. Steel 1, Miss Dacker. 2, Mrs J. M^Leod 3.

Best jelly. Nin» entries— Miss Steel 1, 3fcg D. Backer, jun., 2, Miss Dacker 3.