CLUTHA JUBILEE SHOW

Otago Witness, Issue 3274, 13 December 1916, Page 14

CLUTHA JUBILEE SHOW

THE JUBILEE SHOW

NEW GROUND OPENED

Tho Jubilee Show of tho Clutha and Matau A. and P. Society was opened on Thursday in good weather. Tho occasion is being celebrated by making the fixture extend over two days. Tho •attendance yesterday was wonderfully good for a first day. "which is generally poor at any show. To-day is regarded as "People's" Day, as, in addition to tho shops being closed, tho judging of tho horso classes is to take place, together with the more important competitions. The attendance should be large. In honour of the jubilee the society has launched out in a new show ground, with complete and splendidly-erected appointments. An area of 11 acres was secured on the river alongside tho old ground, and hero a splendid grand stand, capable of seating 500 persons, has been provided. The walls are of ferro-concrete, with sidelights nicely let in, and the Beats aro roomy and comfortable, everything being according J a the best modern practice 1 Vncath is a fine refreshment room and kitchen, a room for tho displaying of tho dairy produce section, secretary's office,, stewards' room, press room, and ladies' cloak room, all with conereto floors. In front of tho etand is a

picket fence enclosure. The ring- is of large size, and is provided all the way round with a strong rail fence. The whole area was ploughed and grassed in the spring, and, notwithstanding the short period of time that has elapsed, a good sole already obtains. Strong cattle pens have been erected, there is a covered shelter for horses and cattle, if necessary, and a plentiful supply of hurdles have been provided for sheep pens. Altogether the society is_ now in an enviable, position among associations outside the cities, and the result should bo felt in coming years. A short opening ceremony was held, Mr A. S. Malcolm, M.P., officiating, in the absence of the Acting Prime Minister (the Hon. J. Allen) and the Minister of Agriculture (the Hon. W. D. S. Mac-Donald), both of whom sent apologies for inability to be present. The deputy-president (Mr John Begg, jun.), before calling upon Mr Malcolm, asked the two presidents—Messrs Wm. Dallas, sen., and G. H. Gilroy—to say a few words.

These veteran farmers both expressed appreciation of the honour dono them in their election as presidents in tlio jubilee year, and expressed hearty wishes for the continued prosperity of the society. After expressing appreciation of the honour conferred upon him in opening the show and the new ground, Mr Malcolm referred to the fact that the society must have been founded within 20 years of the first landing of the settlers in Otago. The presidents (Messrs Gilroy and Dallas) were both men who had long and worthily been associated with agriculture in the district.- -(Applause.) The original settlers of Otago were Scotsmen, and it had often boon stated by others than Scotsmen that Scottish farmers were the best in the world. He had frequently heard it stated by Aueklandere, for instance, that the Otago farmers were the best in New Zealand, and that it was the Otago farmers who had gone to the north, who had shown how to make full use of the agricultural possibilities there. The speaker went on to make general reference to the agricultural importance of New Zealand, and the real place occupied by the farmer. He further stated that no class in the community was contented to take so small a remuneration. They paid prices for land that left a very small margin. Before concluding, Mr Malcolm warmly congratulated the society on its progressiveness, and wished it continued success.

Mr 11. S. Reid (Hillend) moved a very heart? vote of thanks to the various officebearers and committeemen of the association who had assisted to carry tho new project through. This was carried by acclamation. Mr David Murray, of CJyclevale, moved a vote of thanks to the builders (Messrs M'Donaid Eros., of Duncdin), and Mr N. M'Donald replied suitably. The building cost about £llOO. and the other expenses will run into several hundreds more, though the exact figure cannot at present bo stated. The entries in the various sections show a great advance on previous years, the whole total being over 300 in excess of last year. The main increases are in the light horse sections and the dairy produce. The dairy produce section was not on display yesterday. It will be tabled and judged today. SITEEP. The various sheep classes were well supported, and some good examples of the various breeds were permed. .Messrs Win. Grey (Milburn) and D. Murray (Ulydevale) had the only pens of Leicesters, and tho result of the placing gave most points to Mr Grey, who secured the ram championship with a sheep in tho four-tooth and over class, lie also secured first place in tho four tooth class, two-tooth class, and shorn ram hogget, in which ho had tho only entry. Tho placing in the two-ram pen was also" in favour of Mr Grey. In the ewe classes, except for the championship ewe, secured with a sheep in class for ewo with lamb at foot, Mr Murray was placed second in each pen in which ho exhibited. The judge, Mr Little, of Ngapuna, remarked that though few in number tho Leicester sheep were most typical of the breed, and a few were of outstanding character, notably tho champion ram and champion ewe. The young sheep compared favourably with the older ones, promising well for tho future. The classes as a wholo reflected great credit on tho breeders. Mr Murray gained most points in Romneya. with four first, four second, and four third prize tickets, and becomes the holder of the cup, having won twico in succession.

Tho championship tickets for best Romney j Marsh rain and best Hoinncy Marsh sheep on tho ground, however, both went to Mr Grey, with an exhibit in the four-tooth class. The same exhibitor also secured the ewe championship with a sheep in the class for ewe with lamb at foot. In the fourtooth and over ram class Mr Adam Moffat (To Houka) camo first, with Mr S. W. Moffat second and third, beating Mr Murray's two entries. Mr Murray was first and second in the two-tooth class, with Mr Grey third. Tho only other exhibitor was Mr Adam Houlistcn (Kakapuaka). Mr S. W. Moffat was first and second in tho shorn ram hogget class, with Mr Murray third. Tho pens for two-tooth rams resulted: Mr Adam King (Stoncy Creek) 1, Mr Murray 2, Mr Adam Moffat 3. Tho awards in the owe classes were as follows: —Two ewes, with lambs at foot, Mr Murray 1 and 3; Mr Grey 2; two-tooth ewes—Mr Kins 1, Mr Murray 2 and 3; ewe hogget, shorn — Mr Murray 1, Mr Adam Moffat 2, Mr S. W. Moffat 3; two-tooth ewes—Mr Murray 1. Mr Adam Moffat 2, Mr Grey 3. Tho Mr A. Holmes (Waikaka) remarked that, taking the classes all round, the sheep wero very good. A lot of sheep had been rugged, and were brought forward in good show condition, while a number were brought out in tho rough. Several of the sheep wero of outstanding merit. The second prize-taker in the aged ram class (one of Mr S. W. Moffat's exhibits) was a very fine sheep, but a little fine in the wool. Tho prevailing weakness in the classes was in the wool on the back; it was most important that tho sheep should be wellwoollcd on the, back. A number of sheep that might have figured in tho prize list failed to do so owing to their not being in show condition.

Competition in the crossbred section was very good in practically all the classes. Mr Adam" King secured first place in several instances, and others figuring on the nrize list were Messrs John Begg, W. E. Moffat, 4 R Allan, A. M. Macdonald, and John Barclay. The judge, Mr G. P. Johnston (Maitland) said that the classes throughout were good, especially the strong wools. The strongest feature was the first and second pairs in the open class (those of Mr King and Mr Allan). The placed pens of three hoggets, ewrs or wethers, bred by_ exhibitor 3 were worthv of special mention (Mr John Barclay and Mr King). The fino wool classes were not so regular. In the. fat sheep classes the awards went to Messrs S. W. Moffat, Adam Moffat. Jas. Gordon. D. Murray. A. M. Macdonald, Adam King. Simon Wright, and John Begg. CATTLE. The entries in the cattle sections were good, and some excellent animals were forward' In the Ayrshires, Mr John Campbell (Tahakopa) secured the bull championship, and also the cow championship, and tho card for the best animal bred by exhibitor. This cow was first in the cow in milk, any age, class, in which Mr J. W. Weir (Stirling) came second. Mr Campbell secured nearly "all the remaining prizes. Mr Weir got a third prize ticket in the pair of cows in milk or in calf class and a second prize ticket in the two-year-old heifer class, in which Mrs R. Robertson (Clinton) was third. Mr Weir defeated Mr Campbell in tho two-year-old bull class. The shorthorn bull championship went to Mr D. Murray, with the winner in tho threc-vcar-old and upwards class, in which Mr G. S. Wilson (Glenomaru) was second. Mr Murray was first and third in the twoyear class, with Mr James Morrison (Kaitangata) second. Mr Morrison had the only entry for best bull bred by exhibitor, and was awarded first prize. The champion cow was found in an animal shown bv Mr Murray in the any age class, in which the same owner was also second, with Mr John Geggie (Rosebank) third. Mr Murray's cow was "also adjudged the best shorthorn bred, by exhibitor. Tho other awards were as follow:—Bull, one-year-old, Mr Murray 1 and 3, Mr Morrison °.\ three-year heifer, Mr T. H. Russell (Milburn) 1 and 2; twovear heifer, and also one-year heifer, Mr Murray 1 and 2, Mr Russell 3. The Holstein section was small. Mr Geo. Aitchison (Kaitangata) got both the male and female championships. Mr John Hamilton got a first ticket for year-old bull and another for year-old heifer. Ho also got a second in the two-year and over bull class. The prizes for crossbreds were as follow: Best cow for dairy purposes, Mr R. Campbell 1, Mr J. Morrison 2, Mr John Muir 3; dairy cow, anv age, in milk, Mr Muir 1, Mr Morrison 2, Mr Hamilton 3; dairy cow, apparently in calf, Mr Morrison 1, Mr Campbell 2; pair of dairy cows in milk, Mr Campbell 1, Mr Muir 2; cottar's cow, Mrs F. Mitchell 1, Mr J. Geggie 2; two-year-old heifer, Mr R. Campbell 1 and 2; one-year-old heifer, Mr R. Campbell 1 and 3, Mr Muir 2. All the above cattle classes were judged by Mr W. Waddell (Waikaka Valley). Tho fat cattlo were placed as follow: Bullock, Mr P. Clent 1. Mr Simon Wright 2 and 3; pair of bullocks. Mr P.: Clent 1, Mr Wright 2 and 3; pair of steers, two years' old, Mr Wright 1, Mr A. J. Bell 2, Mr R. Ford 3; cow, Mr W. H. Connor (Brighton) 1, Mr Clent 2. Mr T. Sinclair 3; pair of heifers, Mr Clent 1, Mr D. Murray 2 and 3. Mr John Murray (Mosgiel) was the judge. PIGS. Tho pier classes were good for a show of tho size. Mr Allan Christie got first prize for Berkshire boar, and also for sow, and the same in the Yorkshires. Mr 11. Little was awarded second prize ticket for Berkshire sow. and Mr Simon Wright received four first and three second prize tickets in tho remaining classes. DOGS. Ther3 was a big entry of dogs. First prizes were gained bv Messrs James Taylor, Charles Goodlot, and F. E. Bissett, and second prizes by Messrs P. Haggart, W. E. Moffat, and William Craig. COMPETITIONS. Anion? tho competitions was that for maiden hunters. There was a good field. The result was: Mr T. Ilohbs (Waiipate) 1, Mr John Paterson (Balclutha) 2, Mr R. Hawker (Pukiti) 3. PEOPLE'S DAY. Splendid weather favoured tho second day of the Clutha show. It had been hoped that, given this, a record attendance would have resulted, but tho gathering proved only about the average experienced during recent years. Tho major part of the day was devoted to tho judging of tho various horse classes, both light and heavy, but, in addition, there was the grand parade—excellently conducted—and several competitions Tho dairy produce section was also open. Thcro was a good variety of side shows, and theso seemed to be fairly well patronised-

DRAUGHT HORSES. The judges of tho draught horses were Messrs Andrew Carruthcrs (Middlemarch) and Walter Blackie (Ryal Bush). They awarded the stallion championship to tho Clutha Clydesdale horse Club's Boguhan Kennedy, an animal imported by that organisation two seasons ago, and winner of the first place at the Dunedin horseparade this year. The reserve champion was Scotland's Success, owned by Mr Chas. M'Lean (Kelso), and placed" second to Boguhan Kennedy in the four-year-old-and-over class, with the remaining exhibit, Mr W. J. J. Charters's (Mosgiel) stallion St. Simon third. No entires were shown in the three-year-old class, and only one in tho two-year-old class—Mr Peter Robertson's _ (Outram) stallion Sir Allan, sired by St. Simon. A first prize ticket was awarded, In the one-year-old class, however, there wero seven entries. Tho first prize went to Mr Charters, the second to Mr D. Sheddan (Toiro), and the third to Mr S. W. Moffat (Te Houka). The champion mare was found in a three-year-old filly belonging to Mr George Moffat, the first prize winner in that class. The reserve championship was awarded to Mr Robert Moffat, with a mare placed first in the brood mare in foal or with foal at foot class, in which Mr Sheddan, tho remaining exhibitor, was awarded second prize. The second and third prizes in tho three-year filly class went to Mr T. Sopor (Te Houka), and Mr A. M. M'Millan (Waitahuna), in that order. Tho other wards in the draught section were as follows :—Two-vear-old fillv (six entries) — Mr W. Kirk (Mosgiel) 1. Mrs W. J. J. Charters 2. Mr D. Sheddan 3: one-year old filly (seven entries)—Mr J. Bradbury (Wylie's Crossing) 1, Mr Charters 2, Mr D. Morgan (Te Houka) 3; pair of mares or fillies (three entries)—Mr M'Millan 1, Mr Charters 2; yeld mare—Mr M'Millan; gelding, three years old and upwards (two entries) —Mr Thomas Macguinness (Owaka) 1, Mr A. Campbell (Milton) 2; two-horse team—Mr M'Millan; best Clydesdale mare or fillv, bred bv exhibitor (nine entries)— Mr Morgan 1, Mr W. Kirk 2; owner of sire of best two-vear-old colts or fillies (six entries)—Mr Charters (St. Simon) 1, Clutha Chdesdale Horse Club 2; best filly foalMr R. Moffat; best colt foal—Mr Sheddan; best, Yearling colt or fillv, bred by local exhibitor (10 entries)—Mr Sheddan 1, Mr Morgan 2. i LIGHT HORSES. The judges of the thoroughbreds and hackneys wero Messrs O'Brien (Oamaiu) and Meo (Wairongoa). The first award for hackney stallions went to Mr T. L. Morrison's Basso Dillon Wilkes, with Mr Geo. Petric's Dircctaway second. There were three other entries. One of the judges remarked that the class should be entitled trotting stallions. There were, he added, only about two proper hackney stallions now in tho dominion. Five mares were entered in the three jrear and over class, and tho placing was: Mr A. Rooney 1, Air R. Lochhcad 2, Mr A. Allison 3. The other awards made were as follow:—Thoroughbrcd mare, in foal or with foal at foot (two entries)—Mr Lochhead 1, Mr Charles Begg 2; hackney mare, hi foal or with foal at foot (four "entries)—Mr Lochhead 1, Mr J. G. Weir 2, Mr A. M. Macdonald 3; hackney colt or filllv. two years old (two en-tries)-Mr E. J. Boyd 1, Mr Youngston 2; hackney colt or fillly, one year old—Mr Macdonald 1 and 2; entire pony, under 14 hands (three entries)—Mr W.-Wilson 1, Mr Thomas Moore 2 (an exhibit by Mr W. Parson, of Goodwood, was rejected for height, measurement being taken); best foal bv Arab Knight (five entries)—Mr T. Soper 1," Mr W. Wright 2; pony, mare or geldin"-, under 14 hands high (five entries)— Mr R, Hawker 1, Mr R, Townlcy 2, pony, mare or gelding, under hands nigh (six entries^—Mr J. Morrison 1, Mr A. B. Campbell 2, Mr W. Sutherland 3; pony, mare or gelding. 14 hands or under, shown in harness (six entries)—Mr Lochhead 1, Mr Morrison 2. The classes in ' tho light horse section, taken all in all, were very good. The first prize ticket for mare or gelding, driven in spring-cart, went to Mr John lamblyn, with Mr D Marshall second. Mr G. Ihomson (Balclutha) came first for best springdray horse, the South Otago Freezing Company being second. There was an excellent field of lost hacks, numbering seven altogether. Mr Mee judged them by h-mself, and placed Mr Lochhead first and Mr R. Houliston second—a reversal of the placing at the Milton show. The third pace lay between Mr R. L. More-land and Mr AM. Macdonald, and the former got it. Nine horses appeared in the 13st class. Mr Macdonald, with two entries, was placed first and second, and Mr J. F. Muii third. Mr T. Hobbs (Waimate) came first in a field of 12 in the list hacks, Mr Lochhead second, and Mr Moreland third. There were 13 entries for best saddle horse, local competitors, and the result was first place S Mr Macdonald, and second to Mr Lochhead The walking saddle horse class was also a largo one. Mr R Houliston was placed first and Mr Moreland second. In the cob class Mr Macdonald was first Mr W Edgar second, and Mr J. Lorry third. Mr Macdonald also got the prize for best saddle horse The ladies' hack competition Ql entries) resulted: Mr T. Hobbs 1, Mr F J Conn 2. Mrs R. L. Moreland 3. Mrs Hobbs was adjudged best lady rider, with Miss Moreland second. The classes for driven horses were also well contested. Mr Lochhead was placed first and third for single buggy horse, with Mr Moreland second. In tho pair class Mr Lochhead again came first, with Mr W Daklicsh second, and Mr H. 11. Clark third. Mr Houliston got first place for dogcart horse, with Mr Lochhead second i and Mr Moreland third. Mr Lochhead '. was placed first for best turn-out of horse, ' gicr. an d harness, property of exhibitor, with Mr Moreland second. Iho placing in the tradesmen's turn-outs was as follows—Pair of horses. Import Company, Batclutha. 1: South Otago Freezing Company, ; 2- Mr W Guest 3; single horse, Mr G. ! Thomson i. Mr J. Tamblyn 2, Mr Guest 3 The best hunter (over 3ft 6m hurdles proved to bo the entry of Mr T Hobbs (Waimate), who also secured second place. ! There were six entries for the competiI lion leaping horse, variety jumping over i double hurdles. The event resulted m favour of Mr Hobbs, who also secured third ! place, Mr M'Leod (Milton) being placed ! second. , , , . ~ The judges of tho dairy produce section ! wero Misses Belcher (Waitaki) and Kemp- ■ shell (Mnungatuu). Their task was neither ! small nor easy, the entries in all classes : beit' 0 ' heavy, and tho quality excellent. Mrs 1 Jas ""Little (Pnkekoina). Mrs John Burns ! (Awamangu). Mrs E. M'Laughlan (Green--1 field), and Miss H 11. Moffat (Te Houka) 1 figured as first prize winners in the butter classes. In tho class, best display of fanc< butter, Mrs R. Lawrence (Taumata) ! -:sao first. Mrs Geo Moore (Pukepito)

•was first with full-milk cheese. Prizes in the baking classes wero obtained by Miss Mary Callander (Mosgiel), Mrs J. Burn*, Miss J. Park ißcnhar), Mrs P. Mason (Balclutha), Mrs Jas. Craig (Balclutha), and Miss H. H. Moffat (To Houka).