CLUTHA AND MATAU SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 3117, 10 December 1913, Page 20

CLUTHA AND MATAU SHOW.

The annual show of the Clutha and Matau A. and P. Association was held at Balclutha on Friday. In marked contrast to the experience of other similar societies during the last few weeks, the day was beautifully line. As a natural result the show proved decidedly successful, the- attendance being very large,' the takings at the gate being £llß 14s, as against £ll4 19s 6d last year. I he entries also showed an increase on last year, the most marked accession being in the sheep section. Dairy produce entries, however, showed a falling-away. The following table

Most of the officials worked hard and to some purpose during the day, Mr G. V . W ood, the acting secretary, being particularly obliging mid courteous. homo difficulty arose, however, owing to the system of entering the awards in the tight iior.se classes in the Carrie book as the competitions, in which never Arikh till a late hour. Last night we were unable to obtain the results ot some half-dozen classes in the light homes. The show of draughts was not a particularly brilliant one, but in one or two instances some very fine animals were brought into the ring. There wore no aged stallions forthcoming, nor were there any brood mares. Only two two-year-old colts came forward, and both were only fair. The firstprize taken in the yearling colts was only fair, and, unfortunately, two of the colts entered failed to put in an appearance up to time. This was in a in os-sure regrettable-, as they were splendid young animals, and, in the opinion of the judge, quite worthy of first and second places. The three-year-old fillies were a fair lot, but the winner of the two-year-old fillies was an exceptionally good animal, which should make a champion some day. The winner of the yearling fillies was a rather line-quality animal, while in the dry mares there was one particularly good beast, the others in this class being rather below standard. There was also one really good colt in the six three-year-olds that carno forward. Though the second-prize winner was a good way behind him, still lie managed to catch the eye as an upstanding, likely-looking fellow. The light horses made a fair show, fhc

competition in some eases being very keen. Two nice ponies wore entered in the entire ponies, while the pony under 14 hands class attracted a really nice lot of animals, with not much to choose between first and second. In ponies under hands throe came forward, but one was disqualified for being over the height. Three 15-stone hacks were brought into the ring, the first-prize hack standing out by himself. The same thing occurred in the 13-stone hacks, while the winner among the 18 11-stono hacks was a fine beast showing plenty of breeding. The second horse was a good animal, but did not show the breeding of the winner, while the horse placed third, although a good stamp of animal, was beginning to show signs of work. The competition in cattle was not particularly strong in any of the classes, but the quality of the entries that were forthcoming was always up to a good standard, and in one or two instances was very good indeed, j Taken all round, the Ayrshires wore a very i fair class. The dry cows, any age, at- ! tractod only two entries, loth owned by I Mr John Campbell, Invercargill, and both were good specimens. The pair of cows i wore also a good typo,of the breed. The three-year-old bull was a nice-looking, wcll-set-up animal, while the Jirst three yearling bulls were very evenly matched and all of 1 good quality. There were no entries in I Holeteins or Jerseys, while the competition j in shorthorns was also slight, Mr U. I Murray, of Clydovale, practically having the | field to himself. There were only small entries in crossbred cattle, but it is worthy of note that the two-yea rc-rosebred heifers were pronounced the best that have been seen at the Clutlia Show. In dairy cattle the only outstanding exhibits were those brought forward by Mr R. CampbcJJ. The Judge (Mr John Miller, Maungatua) ! pronounced the Romney Marsh, in which competition was the strongest of any of the sheep sections, to bo a very good section indeed, the sheep being brought out in very good condition, the woo), considering the season, being particularly bright and clean, 'i he first prizetaker m the aged rams carried a nice even fleece, showing true Romney character. The second prize ram, although somewhat weaker in his wool on the back, was a typical sheep of the breed. The four-tooth rams, although fair sheep, were not considered equal to the aged rams, while in the two-totn rams the winner showed true Romney character, and carried a nice even fleece. The fault noticeable witli a good number of the exhibits was want of trucncss to type, both in wool and appearance This remark also applies to tho ewe hoggets, a large number of which, although well brought out, were lacking in character. In tho class for two two-tooth rams, the remarks made by the judge regarding the single two-tooth rams applied with equal force. The owe with lamb at foot was a nice lovel-woolled sheep, with a good even fleece. The second prize ewe, although a good animal, was shown with her wool very much out of condition. Some good sheep were shown in the class for two owes with lambs at foot, the prize animals being distinctly true to type and carrying nice fleeces. In both classes of ewe hoggets a number of the exhibits, although well brought out as regards condition and wool, were' lacking in character, tho first and second prize hoggets haying a decided advantage over the remaining exhibits in this respect. The judge of tho crossbreds considered the hoggets in this class fit to win at any show in the dominion. The crossbred sheep, taken all over, were an exceptionally good lot. There was a little lack of condition in the wet ewes, but that was the only fault in the section. Mr Adam Moffat’s first prize pen of hoggets were an exceptionally good lot. The four-tooth Leicosters were good as a class, and tho winner constituted tho outstanding feature of tho show of Leicester.-. The single ram hoggets were also a fair lot, competition y.r.’*irr 1,-een a"d the exhibits be’ng mostly strong, healthy animals of good type. Tho pair rams were hardly so good. The ewes were a very fair lot. but owing to the wet season suffered considerably in the wool. Of the pair of ewes tho judge remarked that be had never seen a pair of ewes put before him at a show with two lambs so well grown. There was little to divide the first and second awards in the single ewe hoggets. The pair owes wore good sheep,

but the second and third pens were illrnatehed. The Downs were a good lot, but excited no competition. Following is the prize-list: — CATTLE. Aysuires. Judge: Air A. AlFarlano (Dunedin). Cow, in niiik, any ago. Two entries J. Weir (Kaitangata) 1- . Cow, dry, any age. Two entries J. Campbell (Invercargill) 1 and 2. Pair of cows, in calf or in milk. Two entries —J. Campbell l e and 2. Cow and two of her progeny. Two entries—J. Campbell 1 and 2. Heifer, three years old, in milk or in calf. Three entries —J. Weir 1 and 3, John Campbell 2. Heifer, two years old. Throe entries John Weir 1, John Campbell 2 and 3. Heifer, one year old. One entry —John Campbell 1. Beet cow or hsifer on ground, champion card —J. Campbell. Bull, three years or upwards. One entry —J, Campbell. Bull, one year old. Four entries J. Weir 1, John Campbell 2 and 3. Champion card for animal bred by exhibitor —J. Campbell. Champion card for beet bull —J- Campbell. Shorthorns. Judge: Mr W. Smale (Limobills). Bull, throe years and upwards. One entry—Morrison and AJulrine (Kaitangata). Best bull on ground—Alqrrison and Mulrine. Cow, any age. Three entries —D. Murray (Clydcvale) 1 and 2, George Anderson (Stirling) 3. Heifer, throe years, in milk or in calf. Two entries —D. Alurrav (Clydevalc) 1 and 2 Heifer, two years. Two entries D. Murray 1 and 2. Heifer, one year. One entry—D. Alurray Champion esml for best animal bred by exhibitor—D. Murray. Best cow or heifer on ground —D. Murray. Crossbreds. 4 Judges: Alcssrs W. Smale and A. M'Farlane. Best cow for dairy purposes, having regard to milk and beef. One entry R. Campbell 1. a ... n Dairy cow, any age, in milk. Unc entry—R. Campbell 1. Dairy cow, in calf. One entry—H. A. Munro 1. Pair dairy cows, in milk. One entry R. Campbell 1. . Best cottar’s cow. Two entries —W. Bain 1. T. Sinclair 2. . Heifer, two years. Two entries J. Campbell (Invercargill) 1, R. Campbell 2. Heifer, one year. Two entries —P. Clont 1 and 2. Pair fat bullocks. Two entries —P. Clent 1 and 2. Pair fat steers or heifers, two years, any breed. Two cntries-M?. Clent 1 and 2. Fat cow. Two wntrios —G. Anderson (Stirbng)* 1, T. Sinclair 2. Fat heifer. Two entries—T. Sinclair 1, P Clent 2. v ■ HORSES. DraughtsJudgrs: Alcssrs Fleming (Crooksfon) and H. Saunders (Waimate). Entire colt, two years. Two entries— Tracy Bros.’ (I uapeka West) Captain, dam by Lord Roberts, 1; James Barron (iaumatu) 2. Entire «6plt or gelding, one year. Five entries —R. Hastings (Stirling) 1, Jolm Rcndcll 2. ' . Filly, throe years. Four entries —David Bryce 1, Adam Johnston (Kaihiku) 2, W. and R. Clark 3. . Filly, two years. Six entries —George Patrick (To Houka) 1, Loch head Bros. 2, Allan Marshall (Toiro) 5. Filly, one year. Five entries—R. and W. E. Aloffat 1, W. Johnston 2, Mackenzie Bros. (Waiwera South) 3. Yeld yiare, any age. Seven entries— A Allison 1 and 2. Hugh Sutherland (Kaitangata) 3. D. Bryce h c. Gelding, three years and upwards. Six entries—A. Allison 1 and 2, George Patrick 3 Gelding, two 'years. One entry—A. M. Macdonald (Cartorhopo) 1. Two-horso team, for work purposes, mares or gelding. Five entries—A. Allison 1 and 2, D. Bryce 3. Best brood marc, with two of her progeny. One entry—H. Sutherland (Kaitangata). Sire of best yearling colts or fillies. One entry—W. R. (lawn’s (Alosgiol) Wintcrseugh Hero. Best Clydesdale mare or filly. Seven entries—George Patrick. Best Clydesdale mare or filly, bred by exhibitor. Ton entries—George Patrick. Champion card, best marc or filly—A. Allison. Thoroughbreds and Hackneys. < Judges: Alessrs R. Acton-Adame (Hcriot) and James Gow (Mosgiol). Mare or gelding, shown in spring-cart. Five entries —D. Bryce 1, Ritchie Bros. 2, J. and AV. Paterson 3. Best spring-dray horse. Three entries — R. Weir 1. Peter Anderson 2, T. D. Pearson 3. Weight-carrying hack, up to 15st. Throe entries —R. Houliston 1, T. Al‘Donald 2, T. Lochhcad 3. Hack, up to 13st. Four entries—T. Lochhead 1, Samuel Smart (Waiwera) 2, John Seiphaith (Invercargill) 3. Hack, up to list. Eighteen entries—T. Loch head 1, Thus. Gilmour 2. Fair-walking saddle horse. Four entries— Win. Friend (Tahatikaj 1, A. AI. Alacdonald 2. Cob, 15 hands or under. Eight entries— J. and W. Paterson 1, Thos. Gilmour 2, Irving Dent 3. Single-buggy horse, in four-wheeled vehicle. Ten entries--George Anderson, jun., 1, Jolm M. Bcgg 2, George Luttlmoro 3. Pair buggy horses, to be driven. One entry—George Anderson, jun., 1. Best dog-cart horse, driven. Five entries —T. Lochhcad 1, T. T. Beil (Stirling) 2, John Seiphaith 3. Best tradesmen’s turnout. Five entries — J. and W. Paterson 1, Ritchie Bros. 2, T. D. Pearson 3. Lady’s hack, to he ridden by lady. Eight entries —Thomas Lochhcad 1, John Cameron 2, E. Keich 3. Best lady rider —Miss Cochrane 1. Airs AV'. Kirkness 2. Airs T. Anderson 3. Single-horse driving competition. Three entries —T. Robinson 1, John Wellman 2, J. Ixiehhcad 3. Best-shod hack; Four entries—A. Arbuthnott. Polo or Stockmen’s Race. Nine entries—y Wilson (Greenfield) 1, G. Bain 2.

hurdles. Eighteen entries—T. Robinson 1, John Wellman (Henley) 2, Ridgway s Circus 3 High leap. Eight entries —John Wellman (4ft 9in) 1, G. Bain, 1. Robinson, and Charles Wellman (equal) 2. Hackney colt or fills', two years old. One entry—J. and W. Paterson (Balclutha) 1. Hackney colt or filly, one year old. One entry—A. Moffat (Te Houka) 1. Entire pony, under 14 hands. Two entries —C. Morrison (Kaitangata) 1, J. Campbell 2. Pony mare or gelding, under 14 hands. Twelve entries —P. A. Thomson (Balclutha) 1, C. Wellman (Henley) 2, W. Wilson (Stirling) 3. Pony mare or gelding, under 12z nands. Three entries —A. North (Otekura) 1, JMorrison (Kaitangata) 2. Pony mare or gelding. 14 hands or under, shown in " harness. Nine entries —P. A. Thomson 1, W. Wilson 2. H. A. Munro 5. SHEEP. Leic.estf.ks. Judge: Mr S. P. Johnston (Waikaka). Ram, four-tooth or over. Two entries — W. Gray (Milburn) 1, A. North (Otekura) 2. Ram, four-tooth. Two entries —D. Murray 1, A. North 2. ... Ram, two-tooth. Six entries—W. Gray 1 and 2, U. Murray 3 Two rams, two-tooth. Five entries —W. Gray 1 and 2. Shand Bros. (Hillend) 3. Ewe, with lamb at foot. Five entries —D. Murray 1 and 2, W. Gray 3. Two ewes, with lamb at foot. Four entries—W. Gray (Milburn) 1, D. Murray 2, A North 3. One ewe, two-toofh. Nine entries—W. Gray 1 and 2, D. Murray 3, A. North he. Two owes, two-tooth. Five entries—D. Murray 1 and 3, Win. Gray 2. Best Leicester ram—D. Murray. Best ewe —W. Gray. Most points- in Leicester’s —W. Gray (Milburn). Romney Marsh. Judge: Mr John-Miller (Maungatua). Ram, four-tooth or over. Six entries— S. IV. Moffat 1, 2, A. Houliston 3., Ram, four-tooth. Five entries—D. Murray 1, Win. Marshall 2 and 3. Ram, two-tooth. Eleven entries—D. Murray 1 and 2, S. A. Moffat 3. Two rums, two-tooth. Six entries —D. Murray 1 and 2, S. W. Moffat 3. Ewe, with lamb at foot. Twelve entries —A. Houliston 1, U. Murray 2, W. Marshall 3. Two ewes, with lamb at foot. Eight entries —W. Marshall 1, S. W. Moffat 2, A. Moffat 3. Ewe, two-tooth. Fourteen entries —D. Murray 1 and 2, S. W. Moffat 3. Two ewes, two-tooth. Ten entries—D. Murray .1, W. Gray 2, W. Marshall 3. Best Romney Marsh ram—D. Murray. Best Romney on ground—D. Murray. Most points in Romney Marsh sheep (silver cup)—D. Murray. Crossbreds. Judge; Mr Wm. Macara (Gore). Pen two owes, any age, strong woolled, in lamb or with lamb at foot. Three entries —K. and W. E. Moffat 1,2, and 3. Pen two ewe hoggets, strong woolled. Throe entries—A. King (Stony Creek) 1, R. Houliston 2, R. and W. E. Moffat 3. JNn two ewe hoggets, fine wool. One entry—A. King 1. Pen three hoggets, bred by exhibitor. Four entries —A. Moffat 1. R. and W. E. Moffat 2, A. Houliston 3. R. Houliston he. Pen throe crossbred hoggets. One entry— R. and W. E. Moffat 1. Pen three crossbred hoggets, open to those who have never taken prize at Balolutha Show. Two entries —A. King 1 and 2. Downs. Judge: Mr C P. Johnston (Waikaka). Ram, four-tooth or over. Two entries — U. Mur:ay 1 and 2. Two ram hoggets. Throe entries —D. Murray 1 and 2. Two ewe hoggets. Two entries—D. Murray 1 and 2. Fat Sheep. Judge: Mr W. Swale. Pen three fat sheen, two-tooth. Three entries—D. Hudson (Warcpa) 1 and 2, Adam Houliston (Kakapuaka) 3. Pen of not less than three crossbred wethers most suitable for freezing, not to exceed 1401 b live weight. One entry —A. Moffat (To Houka! 1. Pen three fat wethers, any weight. Two entries—A. Moffat 1 and 2. Pen three fat lambs, any breed or cross. Two entries —D. Murray (Clvdovale) 1 and 2. SWINE. Judge: Mr Charles Shamd. Sow, any age, Berkshire. Two entries— Mrs R. Lawrence (Taumata) 1 anhd 2. Boar, any ago, Yorkshire. Two entries —J. and W. Paterson 1, Mis R. Lawrence 2. Sow, any age, Yorkshire. Two entries — J. and W. Paterson 1 and 2. Pen two porkers, under four months, any breed. Two entries —Simon A\ right 1 and 2. Sow, under nine months, Berkshire. One entry—Mrs R. Lawrence 1. DOGS. Judges: Messrs G. J. Johnston and John Miller. Bearded collie. Three entries —D. M'Laren (Milton) 1, W. and 11. Clark (Lovell’s Flat) 2. Smooth collie. One entry—Charles Goodlet 1. Rough-coated collie. Four entries—J. and W. Paterson 1, James Shiels (Romahapa) 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges: Mr William Sawcrs (Stirling) and Mrs R. Peattio (Milton). Two pounds fresh butter, in lib rolls. Thirteen entries—Mrs P. Haggart (Wangaloa) 1, Mrs R. Lawrence 2, Miss Ross 3. Miss L. R. Crozier (Waitahuna) h c. Two pounds fresh butter, lodged on November 28. Nine entries—Mrs John Burris (Awamangu) 1, Mrs A. Broad 2, Mrs J. Morrison 3, Mrs George Moore h c. Two pounds separator butter. Thirteen entries —Mrs William Rosa (Toiro) 1, Airs H. Haggart 2, Mrs John Burns 5, Mrs Whittaker h c. Two pounds powdered butter. Ton entries —Mrs Whittaker 1, Mrs John Burns 2, Mrs Sarginson 3, Airs P. Haggart h c. Two pounds fresh butter, separator or non-separator. Eleven entries —Mrs John Burns 1, Mrs James Blaikie (Clinton) 2, Mrs George Moffat 3, Airs W. Ross h c. Two pounds butter, non-separator, open to those who have never won a first prize at Clutha show. Eleven entries—Mrs Jas. Blaikie 1, Mrs .Sarginson' 2, Mrs John Morrison 3. Mrs Whittaker h c. Salt butter, not less than 101 b, in keg

1, Mrs T. N. Williamson (Waiwcra) 2, Mrs' Mouat 3, Mrs Whittaker 4. Sialt butter, separator, not loss than 101 b, in keg or crock. Four entries —Mrs ' Wm. Ross 1, Miss M. Mouat 2, Mrs Sarginson h c. Best display fancy butter. Two entries — Mrs James Thomson 1, Miss Mary Dent (Puera) 2. Pair smoked hams. Three entries— Hitchon Bros. (Milton) 1, Simon Wright 2. Pair green hams. Three entries —Hitchon Bros. 1, Simon Wright 2. Roll of bacon. Three entries—Hitchon Bros. 1 and 2. Plain oaten cake. Three entries —Mrs J. Anderson (Amberley) 1, Mrs James Craig 2. Six oven scones. Five entries —Miss Clark (Clarksville) 1, Mrs Tyall (Stony Crook) 2, Mrs James Craig 3. Six girdle scones. Ton entries —Mrs Jas. Craig 1, Mrs James Blaikie 2, Mrs T. Weir 3, Best, -home-made loaf. Eight entries— Mrs George Moore (Pukcpito) 1, Mrs Tyall 2, Miss Mary Dent 3. Heaviest basket of one dozen hen eggs. Two entries —Mrs George Moore 1. Heaviest basket ono dozen duck eggs. One entry—Mrs Aberncthy (Toiro) 1.

shows the comparative entries : — 1912. 1913 Cattle 58 47 Horses (draught) ... .. ... 49 57 Horees (light) ... . 9o 121 Sheep 91 137 Doge 7 8 Swine 9 9 Dairy produce ... . 155 112 Totalri 465 491