CENTRAL OTAGO A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

Otago Witness, Issue 3115, 26 November 1913, Page 22

CENTRAL OTAGO A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL SHOW. Glorious wo;*!; or prevailed for the 21st annual show of the Central Otago A. and P. Assoc ation, which was field at Omakau on Friday, and in consequence there was a largo attendance of the public, the whole district being well represented. The entries were in keeping with those received for previous shows, with the exception that tncrc was only a limited number of cattle penned. Xhc horse and sheep classes brought forward representative lots, the quality of each being good. -Mr *L Wilson was the most successful exhibitor of sheep, anti a majority of the entries in the various sections were owned by him. The association is fortunate in having such an enthusiastic breeder of sheep in the dsitrict. 'dr Wilson also won a number of prizes in the horse classes with some very fine animals. The competitions attracted fair entries, and hackney horses were well represented. There was keen competition among the lady exhibitors in the domestic produce classes, and the prizes were well distributed. This show is capable of being extended in many ways, and seeing that the association lias been in existence for over two decades the time should bo opportune for members to consider hte advisablcness of malt ng the annual gathering more attractive, thereby inducing farmers to exhibit more largely than they do now. The various officials, including the secretary, worked well, but the latter hardly realised the importance of keeping tlie press representatives posted with all the information necessary for the compilation of an adequate report of the proceedings. The judging was concluded shortly after 6 p.m., when a large proportion of those present repaired to Omakau, where a concert and dance was held in the evening, and served as a fitting termination to a good day’s outing. Mr J. Craig, inspector for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, paid a surprise visit to the show, but found nothing to which exception could be taken. On the contrary, all the animals penned were well cared for The following is the prize Ist; — HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Entire, four years and upwards. One entry —John Wilson 1. Entire, three years. One entry—John Wilson 1. Brood marc, in foal or with foal at foot. Two entries — (J. White 1, John \\ ilson 2. Gelding, four years and upwards. Two entries—Jackson Bros 1. Best three-year-old m: or gelding. Two entries — C. White 1, Joiiii Wilson 2. Best two-year-old filly or gelding. Three entries—G. White 1, \V. T). Taylor 2, John Wilson 3. Best yearling. One ontrv—John Wilson 1. Best team of three, marcs or geldings. One entry—C. White 1. THOROUGHBREDS. Stallion, any age. Two entries —A.S;nnanian 1, P. Dillon 2. Mare, four years and upwards. Three entries—W. Halpin 1, D. St radian 2. Gelding or mare, three years or upwards. One entry. W. Halpin 1. Yearling. One entry —G. A. Gadd 1. HACKNEYS. Pony trot, 14 hands 2in or under. Three entries —11. Kellihor 1, K. Wilson 2. Stockmen’s race. Eight entries. —11. lohill 1, P. James 2. Leaping horse. Eight entries-J. Anderson, A. Huston, and H. T’ohill ti< d and divided the stake. Leaping horse, over three flights of hurdles. 3ft 6;n high—H. Kelhher 1, \V- Brady 2. Weight carrying hack, any age, marc or gelding, up to 14 stone. Three entires —K. J. Burke 1. G. Harvey 2, W. Laidlaw 3. Most suitable troop horse. Three entries —J. W. Nevill, jun., 1. J. Anderson 2, U. J. Donnelly 3. Roadster or hack, up to 11 stone. Seven entries—P. D. Urquhart 1, H. Kellihor 2, E. Sutherland 3. Lady’s hack, any age, mare or gelding. One entry—S. Townley 1. Best harness horse, any age, marc or gelding. Six entries —M. Wills 1, S. T. Wren 2, L. Huddleston 3. Sipring-oari horse, up to lOcwt, Five entries —Manson and Larry 1, Jackson Bros. 2, James Percy J. Pair of buggy horses, driven in a buggy. One entry—G. Harvey 1, Walking roadster. Six entries—T. D. Urquhart 1, D. Strachan 2. Paced hack. Seven entries—T. D. Urquhart 1, L. Huddleston 2, J. Reid 3. Pony, up to 14 hands 2 inchca driven. Four entries —R. M’Namara 2, W. LaidLaw 3. Pony, 13 hands or under. One entry— R. M’Naraara 1. CATTLE. Best shorthorn bull, two years and upwards. One entry— G. White 1. Best shorthorn cow or heifer. One entry— O. White L

Best dairy cow, any age. Two entries— W. Smith 1, Mrs W*. Loask 2. Best cottar’s cow, any age, in rr-ili:. On« entry—W. Smith 1. Best fat bullock or cow. One entry—E. Manseri 1. SHEEP. BORDKK LeICESTERS. Ram, one-shear and upwards. Two entries —John Wilson 1 and 2. Ram hogget. Three entries —John Wilson 1 and 2, James Davidson 3. Ewe, one-shear and upwards, with lamb at foot. Three entries —John Wilson 1 and 2, James Davidson 3. Ewe hogget. Five entries —John Wilson 1 and 2, James Davidson 3. Romxey Marsh. Ram, one-shear and upwards. Six entries— W. Laidiaw 1, John Wilson 2 and 3. Ram hogget. Five entries —John Wilson 1 and 2, R. Wilson 3. Ewe, one-shear and upwards, with lamb at foot. Two entries —R. Wilson 1, Ewe hogget. Four entries —John Wilson 1 and 2, K. Wilson 3. SuEoi’suiEE Downs. Best ram. One entry —John Wilson 1. Ewe, one-shear and upwards, with lamb at foot. One entry—John Wilson 1. Ram hogget. One entry—John Wilson Ewo hogget. One entry—John Wilson 1. Halfbheds. Best pen of halibreds, in wool, out of merino ewes. Three entries—W. Macadi© 1, John Wilson 2 and 3. Pen of two wethers. Two entries—John Wilson 1 and 2. Pen of two ewes. Five entries —W. Alacadie 1 and 2, John Wilson 3. Pen of two wether hoggets. Two entries—W. Macadie 1, John Wilson 2. Fat Sheep. Pen of three wethers, up to 701 b, suitable for freezing. Two entries —John Wilson 1 and 2. Pen of three fat sheep, suitable for butchers. Two entries —John Wilson 1 and 2. Pen of three fat lambs. Throe entries— John Wilson 1 and 2. DOGS. Rough-bearded dog or slut. Four entries—T. Clouston 1, Miss P. Moran 2. Rough coated collie dog or slut. Two en-tries--Mrs Joint Wilson 1, James M'Bride 2. .Smooth-coated collie ring or slut. Two entries—T. A. CiousU'n I, Ted Duggan 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Two pounds jar suit butter. Three entries—Miss B. .Naylor 1, Mrs R. Wilson 2. Mrs E. APNamana. 3. Two pounds fresh butter, in plain rolls or squares. Five entries —Mrs R. Wilson 1, Miss E. Moran 2, Miss B. Naylor 3. Two pounds jar of fresh butter. Eight entries —Airs R. Wilson 1, Aire E. Moran 2, Miss B. Naylor 3. Two pounds powdered butter, in plain rolls or squares. Six entries—Airs R. Wilson 1, Aliss B. Naylor 2. Airs W. Loask 3. One loaf home-made broad. Five entries —Airs W. R. Nevill 1, Airs J. Cameron 2, Airs R. Wilson 5. Six cream scones. Twelve entries—Alisa B. Naylor 1, Airs R. Wilson 2, Airs J. Conegall 3. Six gi idle scones. Eight entries—Mrs W. Smith 1, Mrs R. Wilson 2, Airs J. Wilson 3 Six oven econos. Twelve entries—Airs W. Loask 1, Airs J. AVilson 2, Airs R. Wilson 3. Oaten cakes. Four entries—Alisa A. Alco I. Aliss S. Alec 2. One dozen pikelets. Fourteen entries— Aliss S. Alee 1, Aliss Keats 2, Airs M. Noble 3. Piute of six assorted tea rakes. Four entries —Airs R. Wilson 1, Aliss A. Alee 2. Home-made fruit cake. Eleven entries— Airs M. Noble 1, Airs R. Wilson 2, Mrs J. Wilson 3. Plain sponge cake. Fourteen entries— Airs N. G. Scott 1 and 2, Airs R. Percy Plate of six potato cakes. Three entries—Airs R. Wilson 1, Aliss A. Aloe 2. NELSON A. AND P, SHOW. NELSON, November 18. The Agricultural and Pastoral Show commenced to-day. There was a slight falling off in the entries, hut the quality generally was well maintained. The judges, who are Canterbury men, spoke very highly of the fat sheep, and declared them to be equal to those of Canterbury.