WAIKOUAITI SHOW

Otago Witness, Issue 3275, 20 December 1916, Page 15

WAIKOUAITI SHOW

Splendid weather favoured the summer show of the Waikouaiti A. and P. Association, which was held on Friday. Splendid shade afforded by the trees was very welcome during the early part of the afternoon, bub later the atmosphere was more pleasant, and the ring competitions took place under almost ideal conditions. The society is to bo complimented on the splendid manner in which everything was carried through. No time was lost in getting started, and the judges were not kept waiting between whiles, the various classes being brought in with expedition. The attendance showed a slight falling-off in comparison with last year, but this has been the experience at every show so far held, and will probably Jyiply to all the remaining ones, however favourable the conditions. The entries, however, were larger, and the show as a whole was probably better; visitors from outside districts were all struck by its excellence, particularly in view of the fact that the society is quite in its infancy. There is every promise of assured success for the future. HOESES. The most important section was the draught horses, which were judged by Mr J. Blair (Taieri). Two stallions were entered in the three-year-old and upwards class, one by Mr T. Ilendall (Palmerston) and the otlior by Messrs Kenyon Bros. (Morton). The first-named got first place, and the championship, the horse being the well-known Baron Everest, which Mr Blair characterised as an exceptionally fine-quality horse, with plenty of substance and good style, although showing signs of age. Mrs A. Bannatyne and Mr J. Birtles (both of Waikouaiti), each showed in the one-year stallion class. Mrs Bannatyne was placed first, and Mr Birtles got second and third with his two entries. The colts wore all well-grown and -well brought out. The champion marc was found in a three-year-old filly shown by Mr Birtles, Jessie Campbell (Baron 80ld —Baron Winsome mare). Mr Blair spoke of her as being an exceptionally sweet, filly, and a nice close mover. Mr Birtles got third place in the threeyear class with another filly, and Mrs Bannatyne was second. First place in the dry marc class went to Mrs Bannatyne, whose exhibit gave the (illy a close run for the championship. The filly, however, allowed better quality and' was a better mover. Altogether there were eight entries in the dry mare class; Messrs Kenyon Bros, were placed second and third. The brood mares with foals at foot numbered no fewer than seven. The judge was highly pleased with the class. It was a credit to the district, he said, to see so many good mares, and such lino foals come into* the ring. The teams were another feature of the draught classes, proving an exceptionally good lot. There were three entries in the foiir-horso group. Mr Birtles was placed first, Mrs .Bannatyne second, and Messrs Kenyon Bros, third. The threehorse teams numbered four. Messrs Kenyon Bros, came first, Mrs Bannatyne second, and Mr Birtles third. The other draught awards were as follow: —FoalMessrs Kenyon Bros. 1 and 2. Mr Birtles 3; gelding or filly, two years old—Mrs J. Ilendall (Waikouaiti) 1, Messrs Kenyon

Eros. 2 and 3: gelding' or filly, one yea* old —'Messrs Kenyon Bros. 1 and 3, Mrs Rcndali 2; gelding, four years old and up» wards —Mr Birtles 1,2, and 3; gelding, three years old —Mrs Bannat.yne 1 and 2, Mrs S. Ilagan (Flag Svyamp) 3; pair ot horses, suitable tor farming purposes—Mrs iiannatyne 1, Messrs Kenyon Bros. 2, Mr Birtles 3 : mare, with two of her progeny— Mrs Kendall 1, Mr Birtles 2. Messrs Kenyon Bros. 3; spring-cart horse, lOcwt to 15ewt —Mr W. Davidson (Wuskcuaiti); spring-cart horse, up to lOewt —Mrs J. MaxWell (Waikouaiti) 1, Mr W. Sandford (Waikouaiti) 2. Mr Birtles secured most points in the draught horse section (23), thereby 'securing Mr J. Morrison's cup. Messrs Kenyon Bros. _ had 22 points, and Mrs Bannatyne 20 points. The thoroughbreds and other light horses were judged by Mr J. O'Brien (Oamaru). No thoroughbred stallions were shown. Prizes in the other classes were scoured by Mes?rs P. Toomcv, J. J. Pnddv. Thos. Johnston, and A. S. Orbell. Mr A. A. M'William (Palmers!on) showed in the hackney stallion class, and was awarded first prize. The only 15-stono hack was shown by Mi- Gordon Aitchison. and got first prize. The 13-stone class also only brought forward one entry, this being by Mr J. A. Jordan, who was awarded first prize. Tho 11-stone class, however, had no fewer than eight entries. Mr Jordan was placed first, Mr Aitchison second, and Mr J. T. Brown thircf. Two entries in the cob. class saw Mr Jordan first, and Mr A. S. Orbell second. The placing for gelding or mare best adapted for mounted rifle work, was Messrs Jordan, Orbell, and R. J. Frame, in that order. There were nine entries in the lady's hack class. Mr Jordan was first, Miss Bessio Kerr second, and Mr Brown third. The award for best lady rider was in favour of Miss Morland (Edendalc). with Mrs Brown second and Miss Kerr third. Tho class for local lady's hacks saw Miffl Kerr first, with Mr J. Maxwell and Mr Orbell next in order. Tho award for the riders 'was: Miss B. Kerr 1. Miss A. M'Gill 2, Miss F. Fry 3. All the other classes wero very interesting, particularly the boys' and girls' ponies. Altogether, in the section, most points wero gained by Mr G. Aitchison. who thus wins Mr A. S. Orbell's cup for the second time in succession. It had to be won throe times to become tho property of tho exhibitor.

CATTLEIn the cattle classes a large amount, of interest centred in the Ayrshires. These were judged hy Mr A. M. Weir, who considered them a very fair lot. Mr Peter Ireland (Goodwood) secured first, seeond. and third place for cow four years old and '.inwards, and first place in the three-year-old class, in which this was the onlv exhibit. The bull championship went to Mr R. O. Crawford, and the cow championship to Mr Ireland. The remaining prizes were well distributed between the two. In crossbred cattle the awards for cow in milk were: Mr A. Y. Park (Waikouaiti) 1 and 2, Mr John Hogg 3. Mr Fry showed the only dry cow in calf, and got first prize. The awards in the other classes went to Messrs W. Flannery, W. Maxwell. Fry, and C. Head. Mr Weir also judged this class. The remaining classes were judged by Mr Walter Blackia (Taicri). Mr John Hogg got first prize for a Holstein heifer. Mr F. J. Turner's Holstein bull was placed first and Mr Hogg's second. The only Jersey entry was a bull exhibited by Mr T. Coomber and awarded first prize. The only Shorthorns were a bull and cow, the former shown by Mr A. Aitchison and the latter by Mr C" Head. Each received a first prize. There were six entries in the cottar's cow class, and the placing was: Mr A. Y. Park 1 and 2, Mr J. M'Tamney 3. In a class for a pair of cows Mr P. Ireland was the solo exhibitor. He met with competition, however, for pair of yearling heifers, and was placed second to Mr Norman Maxwell. There were three -entries for Mr G. R. Fry's cup (to be won twice) for pair of dairy cows bred by exhibitor (who must be a supplier of the Waikonaiti Factory). Mr C. Head was placed first. Mr R. 0. Crawford comes first for Mr P. Ireland's cup (to be won three times) for most points in cattle. The cup can be competed for only by exhibitors from Shag Valley to the Water of Leith. SHEEP The only sheep shown were fats, all by Mr C. W. Halhim, who got five first and two second prize tickets. DOGS A good entry of sheep dogs was made. The prizes for smooth collie went to Messrs J. Hallum, A. Tait, and E. J. Hogg, for rough collie to Messrs R. Bell. D. G. Shand, and P. Bell, and for bearded collie to Messrs J. M'Leod, A. Bell, and Jas. R. Scott. Mr W. B. Galloway's prize for best collie on the ground was awarded to Mr R. Bell. Mr A. Douglas (Taieri) judged both the sheep and dogs. DAIRY PRODUCE. The dairy produce entries were better than usual, nearly all the classes being well supported. The most successful exhibitor in the butter classes was Miss K. Belcher (9 points), with Mrs J. R. Dempster (7 points) second. Mrs J. Belcher got a first prize and also a second, and Miss F. Fry and Mrs A. Summers each got a third. Mr J. Hughes got the first prize for bacon, with Mr J. Gocdall second and third—a placing that was repeated in the ham class. In the baking classes Mrs W. J. Weir and Miss K. Belcher were very prominent. Other prize-winners were: Miss Jean G. Diack, Mrs J. Hogg, and Mrs J. Belcher. COMPETITIONS. A grand parade was held at about 3 o'clock, alter which a number of very interesting competitions were got off. There were sFx entries in the stockmen's race, which resulted: Mr J. Chatham 1, Mr G. Porteous 2. Mr J. Brown's Lady Lou cams first in the hunters, with Mr J. Wellman's Lady Bell second and Mr J. Brown's Fanny third. There were seven competitors. Tho high jump was excellent. There were five horses, and the height was carried to sft liin. at which Lady Bell, ridden by Miss V. Brown, won. Mr F. J. Conn was second and Mr G. Aitchison third. Boys and girls' event", were well contested. A sheep-guessing competition was held, and attracted some attention. The correct weight proved to bo 1291 b. Tho nearest gucß369 were made by Messrs Duncan M'Grcgor, P. Toomey, and Andrew Sutherland, all within half a pound.