PENINSULA A. AND P. SOCIETY

Otago Witness, Issue 3223, 22 December 1915, Page 17

PENINSULA A. AND P. SOCIETY

ANNUAL SHOW. The thirty-eighth annual show of stock and produce by the Otago Peninsula Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held at Portob'elio on Saturday. The weather was fine, and the attendance quite up ,to expectations. The numerous office-bearers did their utmost to make the show pass off without let or hindrance, and efforts in this direction were attended with the success they deserved. The secretary (Mr S Hinkley) gave what facility lay in his power to assist the press representatives. A contingent from the Kaikorai Band was on the ground, and played at intervals throughout the afternoon. . The show may be safely considered to' have, been a success both from a financial and exhibition points of view. There w*as a decided increase in the number of the entries, particularly in horses. It is estimated that in the aggregate there were 120 more entries, and the quality of the stock was well maintained in practically every department. Cattle in a dairying district must naturally be a feature of a show, and this proved to be the case at Portobello. "Whether it was in Ayrshires, Alderneys, Jerseys, or 'any other breed the judges’ remarks were invariably commendatory. Ayrshires, which formed a large section in the cattle, were regarded as generally good, and Messrs Weir Bros, proved the most successful exhibitors. In Alderncys or Jerseys the aged bull was considered to be a splendid animal and qualified to compete at any show. Aged cows were also looked upon as a good lot, especially the first prize winner. The first prize animal in dry cows proved an easy winner. The heifers were held to be a good lot. Mr F. E. Hellyer was the most successful exhibitor in this section. Shorthorns were favourably commented upon, the first prize two-year-old bull and the first prize yearling heifer being regarded as belonging to a superior order. Sheep formed a very small section. While some excellent draught horses wore brought into the ring, the competition was not keen. In mares and fillies, however, there were big rings, and the judge had plenty of work before him in arriving at a conclusion. Spring-cart horses w’ere even more numerous, and some very fine animals were shown. The championship for entire horse was secured by Mr W. Cowan, and for mare Mr G. R. Kane. Other sections in the show were not large, though they were very comprehensive, containing as they did dairy produce, bread, cured meats, roots and vegetables, poultry, dogs, shoeing, and jumping competitions. The last-named created great interest and not a little excitement. Following is the prize list:— CATTLE. Ayrshire. Judge: Mr A. Gillies (Hampden). Bull, one year old. Three entries —J. Weir 1, G. Wray 2. Bull, two years old. Two entries— Cochrane Weir 1. Bull, three years old. One entry—Weir Bros. 1. Dry cow. Five entries. —Weir Bros. I and 3, Cochrane Weir 2. Cow, in milk. Five entries—-Weir Bros. 1 and 2, G. Wray 3 Heifer, three years old, dry." Two entries —Weir Bros. 1 and 2. Heifer, two years old, dry. Six entries— Cochrane Weir 1, Weir Bros. 2, Cochrane Weir 3. Heifer, two years old, in milk. Two entries—Weir Bros. 1 and 2. Heifer, one year old. Eight entries— Cochrane Weir 1, Weir Bros. 2 and 3. Cow and two of her progeny. Three entries —Weir Bros. 1 and 2, Cochrane Weir S. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. One entry—Weir Eros. 1. Champion bull —Weir Bros. Champion cow or heifer—Weir Bros. Jersey and Alderney. Judge: Mr D. Sutherland. Bull, one year old. Three entries —F. E. Hellyer 1, A. J. Ings 2. Bull, three years old or upw'ards. One entry —F. E. Hellyer 1. Cow, in milk. , Three entries —F. E. Hellyer 1,2, and 3. Dry cow. Six E. Hellyer 1, B, and 3. Heifer, three years old, dry. One entry —F. E. Hellyer L

Heifer, three years old, in milk. Three entries —F. E. Hellyer 1,2, and 3. Hoifcr, one year old. Four entries—F. E. Hellyer 1,2, and 3. Bull and throe of his progeny. One entry —F. E. Hellyer 1. Cow and two of her progeny. Two entries —F. E. Hellyer 1 and 2. Best cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor. One entry—F. E. Hellyer 1. Champion bull—F. E. Hellyer. Sit OT-.THORNS. Judge: Mr E. North.) Bull, one year old. Two entries — G. Cross 1, A. J. Ings 2. Bull, two years old. Two entries —A. J. Ings 1, A. Clark, jim., 2. Bull, three years old and upwards. One entry—A. Dick 1. Heifer, two years old. Two entries— A. J. Ings 1 and 2. Heifer, one year old. Two entries—A. J. Ings 1 and 2. Champion bull—C. Cross. SHEEP. (Judge: Mr H. V. Fulton.) Leicester ram, two-tooth. Two entries— J. Macandrcw 1 and 2. General.—Five fat sheep, adapted for frooz ng. Pour entries—H. Allan 1 and 2. Five fat lambs. Throe entries—J. Macandrew 1 and 2. HORSES. Draughts. (Judge: Mr J. W. Blair.) Clydesdale stallion, three years and upwards. Two entries —W. Oowan 1, J. Landreth 2. Clydesdale stallion, two years old. One entry—Mr Geary 1. Brood mare, in foal, or with foal at foot. Two entries—W. Rodger 1, Wm. Wilson 2. Foal. Two entries—Wm. Wilson 1, W. Rodger 2. Dry mare. Eleven entries—R. Kano 1, W. Cowan 2 and 3, Johnson and Robertson 4, J. Duckmanton 5. Filly, three years old. Five-entries—W. Cowan 1 and 3, J. Duckmanton 2. Gelding, three years old or upwards. Six entries —Johnson and Robertson 1, A. Dick 2, J. Dick 3. Filly, two years old. Six entries.—W. Cowan 1, J. Landreth 2, Weir Bros. 3. Golding, two years old. One entry—C. Cross 1. Colt, gelding or filly, one year old. Four entries—M. Geary 1, J. Dick 2, Light spring cart horse, up to 7cwt. Thirteen entries—J. Dick 1, J. Black 2, Jas. Clearwater 3. Medium spring cart horse, up to lOcwt. Fifteen entries—J. Dick 1, J. Luke 2, R. Jury 3, E. T. Aitken 4. Heavy spring cart horse, up to 15cwt. Thirteen entries—C. Reekie 1, R. Kano 2, W. Cowan 3. Spring van horse, up to one ton. Eight entries—R. Kano 1, Johnson and Robertson 2, A. Dick 3. Best pair of draught horses. Five entries —W. Cowan 1, Johnson and Robertson 2, R. Kane 3. Best pair of horses, owned on the Peninsula, most suitable for Peninsula work, not less than three years old and up to the 10 to 15cwt class of horse. Seven entries —W. Cowan 1 and 3. E. Y. Aitken 2. Champion entire —W. Cowan. Champion mare —R. Kane. Hacks. (Judge: Mr Jas. Gow.) Roadster stallion. Two entries —J. Jeffs’s Don Tour 1, J. Jeffs’s King Tour 2. Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot. Two entries—H. Hughes 1 and 2. Foal. Two entries—H. Forsyth 1, H. Hughes 2. Colt, gelding or filly, one year old. Six entries—J. Dick 1, H. Forsyth ’2, J. Black 3. Filly, two years old. Two entries—J. Black 1. Golding, two years old. One entry—H. Forsyth 1. Filly, three years old. Three entries— A. Clark, jun., 1. Gelding, three years old. One entry — H. Forsyth 1. Gentleman’s weight carrying back, up to 14 stone. Six entries—D. J. Robertson I. Mrs Conn 2, 11. Allan 3. Gentleman’s weight carrying hack, up to 11 stone. Eight entries—A. W. Brown 1, Miss Y. Brown 2, W. Proctor 3. Dog-cart horse, to be shown in harness. Four entries—Mrs Conn 1, J. Black 2 J. Dick 3. Horse most suitable for cavalry purposes, not over 15j> hands. Ten entries—J. r! Dickinson 1, R. Brunton 2, A. Clark, iun 3. Buggy horse, to be shown in harness. Seven entries —A. W. Brown 1, P. Peterson 2, J. Dick 3. Lady’s hack, open. Seven entries—Miss L. Scott 1, Miss Y. Brown 2, Miss K. E. M. Smith 3. Lady’s hack, local, horse and rider. Five entries —Mrs J. S. M'Oartnoy 1, H. Forsyth 2, A. L. Gooch 3. Oob, hands or over. Five entries — J. "VV. Thomson 1, E. M‘'Cabo 2, James Clements 3. Boy’s pony, 13 hands or under. Seven entries—Miss E. Mitchell 1, W. Hastio 2, J. Brown 3. Jumping Competitions. Judge: Mr Jas. Gow. Best hurdle jumper, over three flights. Eleven entries —D. Robertson 1, E. J. Conn 2. Best hurdle jumpex local hox-ses, over throe flights. Four entries —D. Robertson 1, J. Geary 2. High jump. Three entries—D. Robertson and J. Geary (equal) 1. BUTTER. Judges: Mr A. C. Rose and Miss Kempshcll. Two pounds butter, without salt. Five entries—Miss E. J. Dick 1 and 2, Mrs Bayne 3. Two pounds butter, without salt, week old. Five entries—Mrs J. S. M f Cartnoy 1 and 2, Miss E. J. Dick 3. Powdered butter, week old. Five entries—Mrs Bayne 1, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 2, Miss E. J. Dick 3. Fancy butter. One entry—Miss E. J. Dick 1. BREAD. Six girdle scones. Twelve entries—Miss J. Geary 1, Mrs M. Geary 2, Mrs W. Dick 3. Six oven scones. Fourteen entries—Miss E. J. Dick 1, Mrs M. Geary 2, Mrs J. Beattie 3. Home-made loaf. Five entries —Mrs M. Geary 1 mid 2. Six plain oatmeal oakes. Four entries— Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 1 and 2. Six pikelets. Twelve entries—Mrs W. J. Weir 1 and 2. Six pieces of shortbread. Nino entries — Mrs M. Geary 1 and 2, Mrs J. Beattie 3. Best collection of small cakes, not more

than 10 varieties, throe of each. Four entries—Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 1 and 2. CURED MEATS. Roll of bacon, cured by exhibitor. Throe entries—J. Hughes 1, A. Clarke, jun., 2. ROOTS AND VEGETABLES. Fourteen pounds early potatoes, kidneys. Eleven entries —F. S. Hewett 1, D. M'Kay 2, J. Donaldson 3. Fourteen pounds early potatoes, round. Throe entries—J. Donaldson 1 and 2. Late potatoes. Five entries —J. Donaldson 1 and 2. POULTRY. Judgo: Mr R. Fountain. Best dozen singlo-yolked hen eggs. Eight entries —Mrs Brunton 1, Mrs J. S. M‘Cartney 2. Mrs D. Seaton 3. DOGS. Smooth collie. Throe entries—J. Donaldson 1, W. Dick 2. Rough collie. Threo entries —-Miss E. K. M. Smith 1. H. Allan 2. Bearded collie. Two entries —John Holmes 1, H. Macandrcw 2. COMPETITIONS. Shoeing competition. Six entries —T. Tate 1, J. W. Clearwater 2. Driving competition. Fourteen entries— Conn 1, W. Rogers 2, Mrs H. Forsyth 3.