DUNEDIN FANCIERS’ CLUB.

Otago Witness, Issue 3195, 9 June 1915, Page 62

DUNEDIN FANCIERS’ CLUB.

ANNUAL SHOW. The animal snow 01 tuc nuaedin Fanciers’ Club was opened ill fc.uoy s Buud.ng, opposite the Agricultural Hail, on the 2i.u, anu tii>.re was mi excenelit a*spiay ul pumtiy, pigeons, ciuianos, nogs, eats, and ctiaclren's pets, The' aggregate ciitncs were a little aiieaci ot tiiose tor last year, Tliero vtus a elignc shortage, it is true, in ttio entries ol poultry, pigeons, and cogs, but tins was more than compensated for uy tiia large increase in the entry of canaries, winch totalled 214, as against 99 last year. The breeds of poultry most strongly represented were Vv yanuottes, Leghorns, and Mmorcas, and tnere was an exceedingly large entry ol game bantams. Among tne dogs, bulldogs and fox terriers were again strongest in point of number, though spaniels, collies, and Airedales were well represented, and there were lair entries in the other classes. The judge ot the bulldogs stated that this section was tue best show ot these animals that lie had yet seen in New Zealand, and he was quite surprised to see sued a good quality of dogs, especially in the open classes. Such dogs as Amherst Baron, Bntisn Beaming, Napoleon, and "lam o’ Shanter" w'ere very seldom seen here. Amongst the bitches, Lodden Duchess stood out by herself, and he thought that this bitch would do very well in English shows, for she was undoubtedly the beet bitch seen locally. All the bulls, indeed, were of uniform merit. The pugs were not very well represented, the entries being small; but those that were were fairly good. Mr Kyle, the judge of other classes of dogs, said that this part of the show was quAo up to former shows in the majority ol classes. The big breeds, however, showed a little falling off in both the number of exhibits and m their quality. There was only one deerhound forward. It was a fair specimen of the breed, but was rather soft m the coat. Engiieh setters were well represented, Mr MTntosh’s Grouse and Blue King, the first and second prize-winners, being the equal of anyth.ug shown in the dominion. Only one Irish setter was exhibited, but it was not a very goad specimen of the breed. The judge said collies appeared to be deteriorating m quality, and the breed was badly in need of new blood. There were no black retrievers in the show, but some fair specimens were seen in the browns, although nothing of any outstanding merit. In the spaniel classes, the judge said there were more exhibits forward than he had ever been called on to judge in Dunedin before. r lho animals showed that there has been a great improvement in the breed, this improvement being the result of importing spaniels of high quality. The keenest competition was shown in the terrier classes, and these were quite a feature of the show. Besides all the best local talent, dogs wore sent from both Auckland and Wellington. The first prize puppy— Kaikcrai Kazan —owned by Mr B. Elhs, won in every class in which he was shown, and eventually was awarded first prize for the best terrier in the show, beating the Auckland-owned bitch for the best smooth and the Auckland imported wire dog. The second prize puppy is a full brother to the first-prize dog, but lie was beaten when ho mot the dogs in the other open classes. The first, second, third, and fourth dogs in the open class were all of exceptional merit, and well known to dog fanciers. The wires have shown great improvement during the last two or three years, duo to the importation of fresh strains. The locally-owned Rock Salt was placed second to the Auckland dog Wire Result in the open class. Both these animals have been imported. The Pomeranians were not good specimens of the breed, the majority lacking in coat and tail carriage, two of the most important characteristics. A fine Yorkshire terrier was shown in the toy class, and received first prize for the best toy in the show. The Sydney silky terriers brought out two very fine animals. The entries of fancy pigeons were smaller than usual, but the quality was good, especially among the tumblers. There were tome very fine black tumblers shown; also, yellow and bullet-heads, which classes included many of the best birds shown. There were also one or two very fine frills, including turbits, salincttos, and African owls. There was a nice lot of homers, though the majority wore rather late in the moult, and hardly in show condition. The winner of the special prize for the best bird in the show was the property of Mr Niven, and was a fine stamp of bird, with plenty of feathers. The special prize for the best bird under 12 months was gained by Mr T. Umbers, with a fine stamp of blue chequer. For the Dunedin Club the canaries were unquestionably a good show —better than has been seen for three or four years in Dunedin. The Norwich canaries were certainly a great improvement on anything seen previously. There is another great attraction this year, and it is a fine lot of Yorkshires from Wellington fanciers, representing the best lofts in the northern city. Another attractive exhibit, bullfinch, than which a better has never, probably, been seen in New Zealand, is the property of Mr Nicholson (Dunedin). Mr D. MTstan has shown a veryfine team, winning most of the club’s specials. Messrs Simmons Bros.’ cayennefed birds are a show in themselves, tho pepper giving their plumage a deep yellow colour.

Several fanciers donated pedigree dogs, poultry, etc., which were disposed of in aid of tho' Wounded Soldiers’ Fund during the progress of tho show. Tho net profits of the show will be handed over to the same object. Specials wore awarded as follows: Poulthy.

Silver cup, value £5 ss, presented by Mr C. Taylor, for best brown Leghorn —W. C. Hendry. , , , Trophy, value £1 Is, presented by the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club, for best .game bantam, cockerel or pullet—Symington and Turvey. , , , Trophv. value £1 Is, presented by tho Dunedin Fanciers’ Club, for best bantam (not game),, cockerel or pullet Symington and Turvey. . . ~ South Island Association s championship for black Orpingtons, value £3 3s to be won twice by the same exhibitor Rosc\ illo Poultry Farm (Waimato). Medal, value £3 3s, presented by Mr W. C. Hendry, ‘for best silver Wyandotte, cockerel or nullct (open to financial members of the* Dunedin Fanciers’ Club)—J. B. White. Modal, value £3 3s, presented by Mr J. B. White, for best Orpington, cockerel or pullet (open to financial members of the

Dunedin Fanciers’ Club) —Roseville Poultry Farm. Trophy, value £2 2s, presented by Mr W. Omand, for best single-comb white Leghorn, cockerel or xuillet (owen to financial members of the Dunedin Fanciers’ Club) E. A. Ye itch Trophy, value £l, presented by Mr W. Anderson, for best Rhode’s Island Red in show—T. H. Dalton.

Half a guinea, presented by Mr R. Conn, for best silver Wyandotte pullet —P. Carolin. Half a guinea, presented by Mr R. Conn, for best silver Wyandotte cockerel —J. B. White.

Half a guinea, presented by Mr A. Ainge, Grand Hotel, for best brown Leghorn, hen or pullet—W. C. Hendry. Half a guinea, presented by Mr A. Ainge, for best single-comb Minorca —L. Irvine. Half a guinea, presented by Mr Watson, Commercial Hotel, for best Old English game cock or cockerel —H. Anderson. Half a guinea, donated by Messrs J. Speight and Co., for the best white Leghorn—C. C. Thomson. Half a guinea, donated by Mr S. Ahum, for best Orpington pullet—Roseville Poultry Farm. Half a guinea, donated by Messrs J. Speight and Co., for the best silver spangled Hamburg pullet —G. Knowles. Medal, value £2 2s, donated by Messrs Moller and Sons, for best silver Wyandotte hen (to be won twice)—J. B. White. Otago Game, Fowl, and Bantam Club. Mr Hopkin’s gold mesial for best bantam other than game. To be Avon t%vicc. —Omand and Day, 1912; Glendinning and Brown. 1913; L. A. Sprosen, 1914; Symington and Turvey. Challenge shield, presented by H. Snroson, for best black rose-comb bantam. Present holder, L. A. Sprosen.—Symington and Tnrvoy. X.P. Oup, presented by Kemnthcrne, Prosser, and Co., for most points bantams other than game (to be Avon twice in succession or three times at intervals). Present holder, L. A. Sprosen.—Mr L. A. Sprosen (won outright). A. Walker (Christchurch) offers £1 Is for the best game bantam. —Symington and Turvey. P. Carolin presents trophy for host game bantam pullet.—Symington and Turvey. The club offers £1 Is for best game other than bantam. —A. Walker. Mr Glendinning offers trophy for best Sebright.—Omand and Day. „ Mr W. Randell offers oil painting, value £2 2s, for host black rose-comb—Syming-ton and Turvey. Mr Sprosen offers trophy for best blaok cock or cockerel.—i Symington and Turvey. Mr Omand offers trophy for best pile pullet.—E. Bills. A fancier offers trophy for best Pekin. — W. Been.

Mr Day offers trophy for best prepared bantam in show.—Glendinning and Brown. Cowie and Co. offer trophy for best black rose-comb pullet. —L. A. Sprosen. Otago Bantam Club offers £5 5s for the best bantam cockerel or pullet in the show (to bo won twice in succession or three tjmes at intervals).—Symington and Turvoy. A fancier offers 10s 6d for best duckwing bantam. —Symington and Turvey. J. R. Briggs offers trophy for most points in game bantams. —Symington and Turvey. Canaries and Cage Birds. Trophy, value £2 2s, presented by Mr E. Webster, for best colour-fed canary —W. M'Oarlic.

Trophy, value £2 2s, presented by Mr R Hopkins, for most points in breeders’ section —D. M‘Lean.

Trophy, value £1 Is, presented by Dunedin Fanciers’ Club for best Norwich canary in povice or breeders’ classes. —D. M'Lean. Trophy, value £1 Is, presented by Dunedin Fanciers’ Club, for best Yorkshire canary in novice and breeders’ classes —J. Rider.

Trophy, value £1 Is, presented by Mr J. Kerr, for best crest dr crest-bred in show— J. Rider.

Spratt’s food, value 10s, presented by Mr C. Bills, for best Norwich —D. M'Lean. Collection of seeds, value 10s 6d, presented by Skene and Fleming, for best Yorkshire — J, Rider.

Painting, by R. R. Cole, for best mule — G. Nicholson. Cup, presented by Mr V/. T. Talboys, for best canary in show —D. M'Lean. Trophy, value 10s, presented by Mr J. A. Park, for best Norwich hen, any colour — A. Gerrie. Otago Canary and Cage Bird Club’s Trophies. (Open to Members of the Club Only.) Shield, presented by the vice-presidents, for the best canary in the show—D. M'Lean. Tea and coffee service, value £8 Bs, presented by Mr A. A. Binnie, for best plainhead Norwich in breeders’ section —D. M'Lean. Case of silver knives and forks, presented by Mr D. Auld, for best Norwich, opposite colour to shield winner—W. M'Carlie. Trophy, value 10s bd, presented by the club, for best yellow in novice classes —D. Auld. Trophy, value 10s 6d, presented by the club, for best buff in novice classes —G. Gourley. Trophy, value 10s 6d, presented by Mr W. T. Hill, for best Yorkshire, opposite colour to winner of Seed’s special—J. Rider. Trophy, value 10s 6d, presented by Mr W. T Hill, for best bird in classes 45 to 51— A. C. Miller. South Island championship for Norwich crest and crest-bred —J. R dcr. South Island British Bulldog Club. (Open to Financial Members of the above Club Only.) Trophy, value £2 2s. for best bulldog in ehow (to be won outright)—J. Hickenbottom. Trophy, value £3 3s for best bull bitch in stow" (to be won twice, not necessarily in succession) —Menzies and Cutts. Trophy, value £3 3s, for best New Zea-land-bred dog (to be won twice, not necessarily in succession) —C. W. Pattillo. Tronhy value £3 3s, for best New Zea-land-bred bitch in show (to be won twice, not necessarily in succession) —Mrs Gow. '! ’-oehv. value £2 2s, for best puppy dog (to be won twice, not necessarily in succession) —C. A. Hutton. Trophy, value £2 2s, for best puppy bitch (to bo won twice, not necessarily in succession) —Mrs Gow, Trophy, value 10s 6d, for best novice dog (to bo won outright)—W. D. Blair. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for best novice bitch (to bo won outright)—A. E. Boulter. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for second best dog in open class (to bo w r on outright) —Menzies and Cutts. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for second best bitch in open class (to bo won outright) Mrs Gow. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for second best dog

in New Zealand-bred class (to bo won outright)—W. D. Blair. Trophy, value 10s sd, for second best bitch in New Zcaland-hrcd' class (to be won outright)—A. E. Poulter. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for second best puppy clog under 12 months (to be won outright)—J. H. Hutton. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for second best puppy bitch under 12 months (to be won outright)—A. E. Nicholl. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for best puppy dog under 12 months, owned and bred by exhibitor—o. A. Hutton. Trophy, value 10s sd, for best puppy bitch under 12 months, owned and bred by exhibitor —Mrs Gow. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for best dog or bitch, owned and exhibited by a lady Mrs Gow. . , , . Trophy, value 10s 6d, for best dog or bitch (must be exhibited shown by boy or girl belonging to exhibitor)—Master Menzies. Trophy, value 10s 6d, for best,tailed dog or bitch, New Zealand-bred (eligible to dogs or bitches having been placed Ist, 2nd, or 3rd in any class) —Mrs Gow. Mr C. A. Hutton offers free service of imported bulldog Napoleon to the best bull bitch in show that has had one or more litters —Rodden Duchess. Trophies and trevious Winners.

One guinea, presented oy Mr A. Stewart, for best toy nog in snow — 0. B. Wiiite.

The toilow.ug tropaics are open lor competition to members ot tne Dunedin Fanciers’ Club, to be held for one year by winner: — Trophy, value £5 ss, for the best collie in the show, presented by Messrs Cnas. licgg and Co. (to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals). (A. Begg, J. G. Parker, .1. R. Hayne, Morris, Counar, and Co., J. A. England, \V. TimoAVeh) M. W. W att. T. P. Williamson trophy, value £3 3s, to he Avon three times (not necessarily m succession), lor the beet ouliclog team C. A, Hutton. “Grand” Pharmacy challenge trophy, value £6 6s, lor best sporting dog, other tnan terriers and cocker spaniels; ro be won twice. (S. Ward, G. W. MTntosh)—G. W. MTntosh. Mlcdcastie challenge cup, presented by Mr St. John Buckley, lor the best wire-haired fox terrier, under 12 months; to be Avon three times in succession or lour times at intervals. (J. W. Thomson, N. Wade, K. Francis) —W. Stuart. Trophy, value £5 ss, for the best smoothcoated fox terrier in the show; to be Avon twice in succession or three times at intervals. (B. Ellis, F. Rogen, B. Ellis, W. Henderson, F. Rogen)—B. Ell-s. Shield, presented by Mr J. W. Thomson, for best dog or bitch, Avire or smooth, in show. (F. Rogen twice, J. W. Thomson twice) —B. Ellis. Cup, presented by Mr J. Kerr, for best fox terrier puppy, Avire or smooth; to be won twice not necessarily in succession. (R. Francis) —B. Ellis. Gap, for best fox terrier dog, smooth—B. Ellis.

Dogs, novice. . Two entries—R. Brown 1, Morris, Patey and Co. 2. New Zealand bred dogs. Four entries— Morris, Patey and Go. 1, T. H. Bowie 2, R. Coxon 3, F. H. Walker 4. Dogs, open. Four entries —Morris, Patey and Co. 1, T. H. Bowie 2, R. Coxon 3, F. H. Walker 4.

Bitches, pups. Three entries—M. W. Watt 1, Morris Patey and Co. 2 and 3. Bitches, novice. Two entries —M. W. Watt 1, Morris, Patoy and Co. 2. Now Zealand bred bitches. Three entries— M. W. Watt 1, Morris Patey and Co. 2 and 3. Bitches, open. Three entries—Morris, Patey and Co. 1,2, and 3. Brace. One entry—Morris, Patey and Co. 1. Team. One entry —Morris, Patey and Co. 1. Working Sheep Dogs. Bitches, open. One entry—R. W. Brown 1. Esquimaux. Dogs and bitches, open. One entry — W. H. Horn 1. Bulldogs. Dogs, pups. Ten entries—C. A. Hutton 1, J. H. Hutton 2, M. Ritchie 3, W. Alloo 4. Dogs, novice. Five entries—W. D. Blair 1 C. A. Hutton 2, W. Alloo 3, B. M'Knight 4. Now Zealand-bred dogs. Eight entries— C. W. Pattillo 1. W. D Blair 2, B. M'Knight 3, W. J. Munro 4. Dogs, open. Eight entries —F. Hiekinbottom 1, Menzies and Cutts 2, C. A. Hutton 3, C. W. Pattillo 4. Bitches, pups. Eight entries —Mrs Gow 1, A. E. Nicholl 2, J. Dunn 3, R. Griffiths 4. / Bitches, novice Seven entries—A. E. Poulter 1, J. Dunn 2, Mrs O. A. Hutton 3, J. H. Hutton 4. New Zealand-bred bitches. Seven entries —Mrs Gow 1, A. E. Poulter 2, W. H.. Sell 3, B. M'Knight 4. Bitches, open. Seven entries —Menzies and Cutts 1, Mrs Gow 2, C. A. Hutton 3, 5. Gardham 4. Brace. Two entries —Menzies and Cutts 1, C. A. Hutton 2. Team. One entry—C. A. Hutton 1. Irish Water Spaniels. Dogs or bitches, open. One entry—J. W. Mowat 1. Black Cocker Spaniels. Dogs, pups. Three entries—C. Wither 1, C. Gibson 2, A. E. Wyatt 3. Now Zealand-bred dogs. Throe entries— A. Kidd 1, L. Gibson 2, E. Clancy 3. Dogs, open. Four entries —W. C. Reynolds 1, A. Kidd 2, L. Gibson 3, J. R. Glover 4. Bitches, pups. Two entries —T. W. Richmond 1, O. L. Garden 2. Bitches, novice. Two entries—T. W. Richmond 1, J. W. Goodman 2. New Zealand-bred bitches. Three entries—D. Gillies 1, T. W., Richmond 2. Bitches, open. Three entries—T. W. Richmond 1, D. Gillies 2, M. M'Lean 3. Brace. One entry — J. W. Goodman. Cocker Spaniels (Any Other Colour) Dogs, pups. One entry —D. Gillies 1. Doers, novice. Two entries —0. E, Spedding 1, D. Gillies 2. New Zealand-bred dogs. Two entries —C. E. Spedding 1, J. M'Noill 2. Dogs, open. Two entries —C. E. Spedding 1, J. M'Neill 2. _ Bitches, pups. Three entries—O. E. Spedding 1, D. Gillies 2 and 3. Bitches, novice. Three entries —C. E. Spedding 1, D. Gillies 2 and 3. Now Zealand-bred bitches. Three entries —O. B. Spedding 1, A. Kidd 2, D. Gillies 3. Bitches, open. Three entries—C. E. Spedding 1, A.. Kidd 2, D. Gillies 3.

Brace. One entry—D. Gillies 1 Team. One entry—D. Gillies 1. Field Spaniels (Any Colour).

Doge or bitches, pups. Three entries — W. R. Dillon 1 and 2, A. E. Harwood 3. Dogs or bitches, open. Six entries —W. Hill 1, A. Macdonald 2, W. R. Dillon 3, A. E. Hor wood 4. Fox Tehriees, SMOOTH Challenge Class).

Dogs, pups. Nine entries —B. Ellis 1, G. R. Hutchison 2, G. W. Ingram 3. Dogs, rice. Ten entries —B. Ellis 1, G. R. Hi. ason 2, G. w. Ingram 3. Dogs, New Zealand-bred. Twelve entries— B. Ellis 1, F. Rogen 2, G. R. Hutchison 3.

Dogs, open. Ten entries —B. Ellis 1, F. Rogen 2, G. R. Hutchison 3. Bitches, pups. Three entries—H. Bruce 1, L. A. Russell 2, G. W. Ingram 3. Bitches, novice. Two entries —L. A. Russell 1, G. W. Ingram 2. Bitches, New Zealand-bred. Five entries—J. Chalmer 1, L. A. Russell 2, G. W. Ingram 5. Bitches, open. Three entries- —J. Chalmer 1, L. A. Russell 2, G. W. Ingram 3. Brace. Two entries —L. A. Russell 1, G. W. Ingram 2. Team. One entry—L. A. Russell 1. WIBE (Challenge Class).

Dogs, pups; Three entries—W. Stuart I, J. M'Cleary 2, G. Thomson 3. Dogs, novice.. Three entries —J. M’Cleary 1, G. Thomson 2, T. T. Grant 3. Dogs, New Zealand-bred. Three entries— W. Stuart 1, F. W. Coxhead 2, G. Thomson 3.

Dogs, open. Four entries —J. Chalmers 1, J. W Thomson 2, F. W. Coxhead 3. Bitches, New Zealand-bred. One entry— Bon Ellis 1. Bitches, open. One entry—B. Ellis 1. i ’ Irish Terriers. Dogs, New Zealand-bred. One entry—C. Branigan 1. Dogs, open. One entry—C. Branigan 1. Scotch Terriers. Dogs or bitches, open. One entry—E. H. Reid 1. Airedale Terriers. Dogs, open. Two entries—W. D. Heenan I, O.' A. Gee 2. Bitches, pups. One entry—Albert Fox. Bitches, novice. One entry—Albert Fox. Bitches, open. Three entries —G. Betcliff 1, Albert Fox 2, G. and C. A. Gee 3. Puppies, under six months, either sex. One entry—J. S. Durio 1. Sydney Silky Terriers. Dogs or bitches, open. Three entries— D. Gillies 1 and 2, H. Good 3. Yorkshire Terriers. One entry—S. White 1. Pugs (Fawn). Dogs, pups. Two entries —Miss D. Anderson 1, • Mrs T. K. Sidey 2. Dogs, open. Two entries —S. M‘Gill 1, W. Ross 2. Bitches. One entry—W. H. Stewart 1. Bitches, open. One entry—A. Findlay 1. Pugs (Black). Dogs, open. One entry—M. Edwards 1. Bitches, pups. One entry—Mrs T. K. Sidey 1. Bitches, open. One entry —Mrs F. S. Lindsay 1. Pomeranians (Any Colour). ■ Under 7ib. Dogs, open. One entry—R. Fountain 1. Over 71b. Puppies, bitches. Two entries —F. Rasmussen 1, H. C. Rasmussen 2. Dogs, open. One entry —F. Rasmussen 1. Bitches, open. One entry—H. C. Rasmussen 1. Variety Class. Open to All Dogs in the Show. Dogs or bitches Two entries—C. A. Hutton 1 and 2. Brace and Teams. Sporting brace. One entry —G. W. MTntosh 1. Non-sporting brace. Two entries — Menzies and Cutts 1, C. A. Hutton 2. Non-sport;ng team.' One entry—G. A. Hutton 1. Cup, lor best fox terrier bitch, smooth — J. Chalmers Cup, for best fox terrier dog, wire—J. Cha'mers. Cup, for best fox terrier bitch, wire—B. Ellis. Cup, for host fox terrier pup, smooth, dog or bitch —E Ellis New Zealand Collie Club. The following are the special trophies allotted (open only to financial members of the Now Zealand Collie Club) and to be won outright— Best puppy bitch, unoer 12 months, £1 Is trophy—M. W. Watt. Best puppy dog, under 12 months, £1 Is trophy—Morris and Patcy. Best novice bitch, 12s 6d trophy—M. W. Watt. Best novice dog, 12s 6d trophy—R. Bevin. Best open bitch, £1 Is trophy—Morris and Patcy. Best open dog, £1 Is trophy—Morris and Patoy B st team. 12s fid trophy—Morris and Patey. SPECIAL PRIZES. Trophy, £5 ss, for best collie in show, presented by Messrs Charles Begg and Co to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals (J. R. Hayne. Morris, Colmar, and Co., W. Timewell) —M. W. Watt. Silver collar, presented by the Now Zealand Collie Club for best open collie dog or bitch in show: cannot be won outright (W. TTnowell) —M. W. Watt. Trophy, £1 Is. presented by Mr M'Gill, for best novice collie dog or bitch in show; to bo won outright—M. W. Watt. Trophy, £1 Is, presented by Mr E. Morris, for best puppy collie, dog or bitch, under six months; to bo won outright—Morris and Patey. Trophy, 10s fid, presented by Mr A. M. Payne, for best local-bred collie bitch in show; to be won outright—Morris and Patey. Trophy, value £1 Is, presented by Mr O. Patey, for best brace; to be won outright—Morris and Patey. Fox Terrier Flub ok New Zealand. New Zealand Fox Terrier Club’s silver shield, for best New Zealand-bred smoothcoated puppv either sex —B. Ellis. The St. Hill Oup, for the best opposite sex to winner of silved shield —J. Chalmers.