WAITAHUNA SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 3016, 3 January 1912, Page 22

WAITAHUNA SHOW.

The Waitahuna Farmers’ Club was favoured -with a warm, dry day for its ihirty-first annual show, held on the club’s grounds at Waitahuna on Dec. 27 Though the clouds grew threatening lute in the afternoon, and a strong wind sprang up, the rain held off till the close. The Vfaiiahuna Brass Band was in attendance, and under the conductorship of Mr G. B. Laidlaw, discoursed bright and lively music at Intervals during the afternoon. The attendance was good, there being 600 or 700 l£k>plo on tho ground, though tho gate tnoney, ever £2l, was about £2 behind year’s takings. Mr James Alien, -P.. was among the visitors to the ■grounds. The- Society for tho Prevention bf Cruelty to Animals was represented by fts Inspector (Mr J. Craig), who found alt Jjic arrangements for stock quite satisfactory. A refreshment booth was largely patronised from lunch time onwards, and proved a great convenience to many. The

judging of the horses occupied a very long time, and as a result, the riding and jumping competitions, in which most popular interest centres, could not be commenced till after half-past 5. The results could not be obtained before the train left. „ Numerically, the entries as a whole were slightly better than those of last year, the figures being 237 and 223 respectively. The improvement was most marked in the draught horse and sheep classes, but there was a considerable decrease in the number of cattle and in the dairy produce entries. The display of cheep was a good one, particularly in crossbreds, and compared well with that seen at similar shows elsewhere. The first prize Leicester owe was very true to l>pe, though it was not particularly well-prepared for exhibition. The winning hoggets were both good and well brought out. The Romney ewes, though not in the best condition, were fine animals, and showed good breeding. The first and second freezing lambs were also particularly good. The bigger lambs were not in condition, and the smaller ones won on their superior quality. Among the horses the eight dry mares were a particularly fine lot, and mad© the best ring of the day. The three horse teams were a good class, and indeed all the team competitions brought out animals of a sound, useful stamp. Among the light horses, the best competition took place among the lighter weightcarrying hacks, and for the prize presented for the best style of rider to pace, walk, trot, and canter. The only other important section of the show was that included under the heading dairy produce and homo industries. In th© butter sections particularly the quality reached a high standard, and competition was keen. In the cattle, dog. and poultry sections, which made up the remainder of the show, the entries wore small, and but little interest was taken in the results. A largo share of tho credit for the organisation of the show is duo to the secretary (Mr R. Murray), m whom the pressmen aro also indebted 'or kindly assistance. The following are the results apart from the competitions:— CATTLE. Judge: Mr W. Grey (Milburn). SIIOETIIORN. Cow. any age, dry. One entry—T. H. Russell 1. Heifer, two years, dry. One entry—T. IT. Russell 1 Rull two years—T. H. Russell 1. Champion bull —T. H. Russell.

Ayrshire. I Cow, any ago, apparently in calf or in milk. One entry —A. M’Millan 1. I Heifer, two yea re. One entry—A. M‘Millan 1. j Crossbred. ( Dairy cow, any age, apparently in calf !or in milk. Two entries —Thomas Corry 1 and 2. Heifer, throe years, apparently in calf or in milk. Two entries —Thomas Corry 1, W. Auld 2. Heifer, one year. One entry—Thomas Corry 1. Cottar’s or tradesman’s cow, apparently in calf or in milk. Two entries —W. Auld 1, John Kirby 2. Best two dairy cows, any breed, in milk. One entry—Thomas Corry 1. Most points in cattle —T Corry. HORSES. Draught. Judge: Mr Peter Johnston (South . Dunedin). Entire horse, three years and over. One entry —T. Carruthers 1. Gelding, three years and over. Five entries —Brown Bros. 1, A. Campbell 2. Entire colt or gelding, one year. Four entries —W. Blaikie 1, G. Linklater 2. Champion entire —T. Carruthers, Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot. Two entries—Mrs R. Robinson 1, Mrs Livingston 2. Filly, throe years. Two entries —D. W. Lyon 1. Filly, two years. Four entries —Bulfin Bros. 1, Mrs Robinson 2. Filly, one year. One entry—Mrs Robinson 1. i Yeld mare, anv ago. Nino entries —Mrs Piobinson 1, A. Campbell 2. Pair of mares or geldings or mare and gelding. Six entries —Mrs Robinson 1. A. Campbell 2. . Best Clvdcsdale animal on the ground, local bred. Five entries —Bulfin Bros. 1, R. M'Corkindale 2. Best-shod draught horse, no toe bars. Four entries—D. M'Corkindalo 1 and 2. Bethree-horse team in regular work. . Four entries—A. Campbell 1, G. Linklater 2. ) Champion mare or filly—Mrs R. Robini sonSpecial prize: Best pair of plough horses jor team in regular work. Three entries — G. Linklater 1. LIGHT HORSES. Judge: Mr R. Lochhead (Balclutha). Thoroughbred. Entire horse, three years and over. One entry — T. Corry 1.

Entire colt or gelding, one year. One entry —C Hammond 1 Hacks. Weight-carrying hack, up to 15st. Three entries—Kain Bros. 1, James Moore 2. Weight-carrying hack, up to list. Eight entries —John Cochrane 1, Kain Bros. 2, G. Thomson 3. Mare or gelding most suitable for mounted infantry. One entry—J. M'Millan 1. Carriage entire. One entry—Arthur Woods 1. Colt or filly, one year, for weight-carry-ing or carriage purposes. One entry—T. Currie 1. Buggy marc or gelding, to be shown in vehicle.' Five entries—G. Thomson 1. D. M‘Laron 2, James Moore 3. Light mar© or gelding fit for springcart, up to Tjcvvt. One entry—A. W. Howitson 1. Heavy mare or gelding fit for springcart, up to 15cwt. Three entries —Boil nib Bros. 1 and 2. Most graceful horsewoman. Six entries — Miss Campbell 1, Miss Smith 2. Best styie of rider to paces, walk, trot, and canter. Eight entries—O. Kane 1. Pony, not more than 14 hands, three vears and over. Three entries —Martin 1, J. Hood 2. Pony, not more than 13 hands, three vears and over. Two entries—M'Laren 1, M'Nab 2. Lio iit Horses. Carriage or roadster stallion. Two entries—J. Harris 1, A. Wood 2. Weight-carrying hack, up to 15 stone Four entries —Kain Bros. 1, James Moore 2, T. J. Bishop 3. Weight-carrying hack, up to 11 stone. Fourteen entries—Kain Bros. 1, J. Harris 2, G. W. Brook 3. Three-year-old for weight-carrying purposes. Two entries —W. Mundcll 1, P. Treacy 2. Two-year-old for weight-carrying. Two entries—P. Crowley 1. Yearling, for weight-carry!rig. Two entries —W. Mundcll 1 and 2. Light mare or gelding fit for spring cart, up to 15cwfc. Four entries —Drown Bros. 1, J. Real 2, Smith Brcs. 3. Troop horse. 1 Five entries —Kain Bros. I,G. W. Brook 2. John M’MiJLan 3. Lady’s hack. Nine entries—J. Harris 1 and 2, F. Munro 3. Most graceful horsewoman—Miss Cameron I, Miss Smith 2. Best shod light horse. Tlnee entries —J. Kennedy 1, D. M'Corkindale 2 Pony, not more than 14 hands. Eight entries—R. Martin .1, E. Cameron 2, W. Edwards 3. Pony, under 12 hands. Two entries—J. Harris 1, S. Young 2. Cf KI’I'TITIOKS. Jumping hack. Seven entries—G Bartlett 1. C. Kain 2. Pony trot. Seven entries—J. Harris 1, A. Wood 2. Stockman’s race. Eight entries —J. Harris 1, A. M'Millan 2. Leaping competition for ponies. Six en tries. —Mrs E. Ryan 1, F. Paskili 2. Best walking horse. Seven entries—R. Bulfin 1, J. Anderson 2. High jump. Three entries—G. Bartlett SHEEP. Judge; Mr Walter Murray (Warepa). Border Leicester. Ram, four-tooth or over. One entry—A. M'Millan 1. One ram hogget—A. M'Millan 1 and 2. Champion ram—A. M'Millan. Ewe, four-tooth or over, in milk, with lamb Four entries—A. M'Millan 1, Mrs Livingston 2. Two ewe hoggets. Five entries —A. M'Millan 1, J. K. Brown 2. Champion ewe or hogget—A. M'Millan. Romnets. Ram, any age—G. Linklatcr 1 and 2. Ewe, four-tooth or over, in milk, with Jamb. Three entries—G. Linklater 1 and 2. Two owe hoggets. Four entries —G. Linklater 1 and 2. Champion ram —G. Linklater. Crossbred. Two owe hoggets, strong wool. Four ‘entries—C Hammond 1, A. M'Millan 2, J. H. Bateman 3. Two ewe hoggets, fine wool. Three entries —Mrs Livingston 1,2, and 3. Ewe, fine wool, four-tooth or over, in milk, with lamb. Four entries—R. M'Caw 1, A. M'Millan 2, Mrs Livingston 3. Ewe, strong wool, four-tooth or over, in milk, with lamb. Four entries—Mrs Livingston 1 and 2, T. Corry 3. Ten crossbred hoggets, suitable for wool and mutton. One entry—Mrs Livingston 1. Five crossbred hoggets, suitable for wool and mutton, bred by exhibitor. Three entries —T. Corry 1, Mrs Livingston 2, A. M'Millan 3. Five crossbred hoggets, suitable for wool and mutton, bred by exhibitor. Throe entries —C. Hammond 1, Mrs Livingston 2. Extras. Pen of three fat crossbred sheep, not over fix-tooth. Two entries —Mrs Livingston 1. Pen of three fat freezing lambs, not to exceed 381 b. Four entries —T. Corry 1 and 3. R. M'Caw 2. Pen of three fat sheep, not to exceed 641 b freezing weight. Four entries—Mrs Livingston 1 and 2, A. M'Millan 3. Pen of three fat crossbred sheep, bred by local exhibitor. Two entries —Mna Livingston 1 and 2. Pen of three fat lambs, bred by local exhibitor. Two entries —Mrs T. H. Bateman 1, T. Corry 2. Most points in sheep—Mrs Livingston. DOGS. Judge: Mr Walter Murray (Warepa). Rough collie. Throe on trice —A. Thomson Bearded oollie. One entry —D. MjLaren Smooth oollie. Four entries—C. Goodlet POULTRY. Judge: Mr W. Murray (Warepa). Wyandotte cock and hen. On© entry— Arthur Wilde, jun., 1. Brown leghorn cock and hen. On© entry —W. Blackio 1. White leghorn cock and hen. Two entries —Arthur Wilde, jun., 1. D4JRY PRODUCE AND HOME INDUSTRIES. Judges: Mesdames R. Peattio (Milton.) and T. Scott (Crichton). Butter (non-separator) 21b fresh butter, in 11b rolls (open). Eight entries—Mrs We. Orozier 1, Mrs D. M'Corkindalo 2, Mrs Thornton 3. 21b fresh butter, in lib rolls (non-prize-winners). Four entries—Mrs A. J. Bartlett 1, Miss M. Lough 2, Mre B. Bennington 3. 21b powdered butter, in 11b rolls. Seven entries —Mrs W. Taylor 1, Mrs D. M'Corkiudale 2, Mrs Thornton 3.

1 218 fresh butter, in 11b rolls. Six. entries I —Mrs Thornton 1, Mrs W. Taylor 2j Mrs ! D. M'Oorkindal© 3. 101 b salt butter. Nino entries —Mrs W. Taylor 1, Miss A. M‘Millan 2, Miss A. AL Rose 3. Cheese. j Best full-milk cheese, manufactured by exhibitor. Two entrie’*—Mrs W. Blaikie 1 and 2. I BacoW. i Side of bacon, unsmoked. Two entrie®—« Airs J. Rose 1, F. Pennell 2. . Port bacon, unsmoked. Two entries —F. Pennell 1, Mrs J. Rose 2. i Roll of bacon, unsmoked. Two entries —i Aire J. Rfigo 1, F. Pennell 2. Home Industries. | Plain oaten cake. One entry —Mrs Thornton 1. . Six home-made girdle scones. Two entries ! —Airs W. Taylor 1, Mrs A. J. Bartlett 2. Six home-made oven scones. On© entry— Alisa M. Loaiek 1. 21b gooseberries. Three entries —Alias Rrta Craig 1, Alias A. AI. Rose 2. ' Table bouquet of flowers’. One entry—* Aire F. Whelan 1. Hand boqquet of flowers. Two entrie®— Airs F. Whelan 1 and 2. Heaviest dozen hen ©gga. Three entries ; —Arthur Wilde, jun., 1.