WAIKOUAITI SHOW

Otago Witness, Issue 3327, 19 December 1917, Page 15

WAIKOUAITI SHOW

The fifth annual show of the Waikouaiti A. and P. Association was held on the racecourse, Waikouaiti, on Friday. During the early part of tne day the weather was the reverse of favourable, and fears were entertained that a wet day would result. Before mid-day, however, the clouds dispersed, and by 1 o'clock the weather was beautifully fine, and remained 'so during the remainder of the day. In keeping witn practically all shows this year there was a decided fallingofi' in the number of exhibits. The entries in some sections, however, were well maintained, this being specially the case in draught horses and Ayrshire cattle, and in dairy produce there was a substantial increase. The quality of the stock left little to be desired, both draught and light horses being particularly good. The management of the show was in excellent hands, the secretary (Mr John Maxwell, jun.) having matters well under control. Ho was ably assisted by the younger section of the stewards.

The attendance was not up to that of last year, but everything considered, the number present may be said to have been satisfactory. Unlike other show societies", the Waikouaiti Association did not charge the penny amusement tax, but paid it out of its own funds.

The cattle section was a good one, especially the Ayrshire- division. The judges were: Mr J." M'Gregor (North-East Valley), Ayrshires arid orossbreds; and MV D. Sutherland (Mosgiel), Holsteins, Jerseys, and Shorthorns. There was a good entry in Ayrshires, but, unfortunately, tho_ corrr*petition was restricted to two exhibitors — Messrs P. Ireland (Goodwood) and R. O. Crawford (Omimi). There were six entries in aged cows in milk, Mr Ireland taking ail three tickets. In dry cows Mr Ireland was the only exhibitor, and was awarded the red ticket. In two-year-old and yearlingheifers Mr Ireland annexed the premier awards, the second and third prize tickets going to Mr Crawford. In the class for the best cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor, Mr Ireland gained first and second honours, and Mr Crawford third. In the class for cow, any age, with two of her progeny, Mr Ireland was placed in front of Mr Crawford's two entries. Bulls were not a strong division. Mr Crawford showed a nice, shapely animal in the three-year-old class, which gained first prize, and was subsequently decorated with tho champion ribbon. Mr Ireland was the only exhibitor of a two-year-old bull, which was awarded the red ticket. The champion certificate in cows went to Mr Ireland.

Crossbi'eds were fairly well, represented, both as regards number and quality. Mr D. Grant won in the cow in milk class, Mr A. Y. Park being second, and Mr G. R. Fry third. In dry cows Mr Fry had matter's all his own way, and in two-year-old heifers Master W. Flannery took the red ticket', the other two prizes going to Mr Fry. The yearling heifer class was won by* Mr A. Hunt, Mr C. Head being second. There were six entries in the class for cow or heifer bred by exhibitor Mr Fry carrying off the first prize, Mrs J. Townsend, jun., second, and Master W. Flannery third. There were only two Jerseys forward, both of moderate quality. Mrs Townsend won in cows, and Mr Fry in heifers. Shorthorns were not a strong section, only one class being filled —viz., that of bull, any age, which was won by' Mrs J. Rendall, with Mr John Hallum, jun., second, and Messrs Davidson Bros, third. There were six entries in the cottar's cow class, the judge's choice being Mr D. Grant's entry. Mr A. Y. Park being second, and Mr C. Head third . In the class for a pair of cows, any breed, Mr Ireland got first with a pair of Ayrshires, Mr Crawford being second, and Mrs Jas. Townsend, jun., third. The first prize in the class for pairs of heifers was won by Mr G. R. Fry, and in yearlings by Mr Crawford. Draught horses were judged by Mr H. Saunders (Waimate), whoso duties at times were by no-riieans a sinecure. The malo classes were only moderate, but the mares and fillie3 were abovo tho average, some particularly fino rings being forward. In the aged entiro class Mr A. W. Douglas repeated his Palmerston performance by winning first in his class and tho championship of his section, Messrs Kenyon Bros.' Glenside 'Wallace being second. Tho yearling colt class was won by Mr J. Birtles, Mrs John Rendall being second and Messrs Kenyon Bros, third. Messrs Kenyon Bros, won in brood marcs with a pood quality aged mare, slightly out of condition, which was probably due to her suckling a very

nico foal. Mrs Kendall was second and Mr John M'Grath third: In the' foal class Mrs Kendall annexed first and third tickets. and Messrs Kenyon Bros, second. In the class for the best foal by Baron Everest, Mrs Kendall was first. Tho dry mares were a fine ring, and pleased the judge very much. Mr Birtler, took first honours with a good quality mare, Messrs Kenyon Bros, being second and third. Tho three-year-old fillies were equally good, Mr Birtles wining with a nice" bay, which ultimately gained hjm the championship of the female division. Mr Birtlc3 also won in two-year-old fillies and in two-year-old geldings. The first prize for tho best yearling filly or gelding went to Mr H. Townsend's entry, Messrs Kenyon Bros, being second and Mr Birtles third. Messrs Kenyon Bros, were the only exhibitors eligiblo to compete for the Clydesdale Horse Society's medal, which they won. Tho aged gelding class was won by Mr Birtles, who also annexed second and third prizes. In three-year-old geldings Messrs Kenyon Bros, took the first two awards and Mr Birtles the third. In pairs, three-horse, and four-horse tenms Mr Birtles took the first prizes and Messrs Kenyon Bros, the second and third. The class for maro with two of her progeny attracted three entries, the red ticket- troing to Messrs Kenvon Bros., with Mr Birtles second and third.

Tho licrht horse section was judged by Mr T. Leedham (Dunedin), who was set a fairly heavy task. Mr D. O'Connell (Seaclift) defeated Mr P. Toomey in the class for thoroughbred mare or gelding, and in the class for two-year : old colt, fihy> or gelding tho former had no opposition, and secured the red ticket. In the hackney and roadster classes some good quality animals wore shown. Mrs F. J. Conn (South Dunedin) had- two entries —Dandy and Luigi—which won" between them five first prizes, the former being responsible for four. Dandy has had a most successful show career this season, having won 11 first prizes at Taieri, Dunedin, Milton, Balelutha, Gore, and Waikouaiti. Ho is five years old, and. is sired by the imported hackney stallion Nafferton Toreador. Ho is a horse that is hard to beat, and the whole of his successes yesterday were well deserved. His first win was in hackneys,where he defeated Mr A. S. OrbelPs entry, Mr G. Aitcheson being third. He next won in the class for hack up to 15 stone, in hack up to 13 stone, and finally in the dog-cart class. In each of these classes Mr Orbell's entry was placed second, and in four of them Mr Aitcheson's entry was third. In yearling hackneys Mr • O'Connell had no opposition, and got the red ticket. In tho 11-stone hack class Mr Aitcheson was placed first, Mount Royal Estate second, and Mr Orbell third. In cobs, Mr Aitcheson was allotted the premier award, Mr Orbell being second and Mr R. J. Frame third. In the mounted infantry class Mount Royal Estate was placed first, Mr Aitcheson second, and Mr Orbell third. First prize in the class for lady's hacks was won by Mrs Conn's Luigi, Mr Aitcheson being second with Tipperary. The latter horse was ably ridden by Miss Morland (Edendalc) who was subsequently awarded first prize for the best lady rider, Miss Sloan (Goodwood) being second, and Mrs Conn third. Miss Sloan was subsequently adjudged the best local lady rider, with Miss A M'Gill second. In the class for lady's hacks, locally owned, Mr Maxwell was awarded first prize, and Mount Royal Estate second. Mr Aitcheson won in a mere class of buggy horses, Mr J. M. Smith being second, and Mount Royal Estate third. Some good, serviceable ponies were shown, the exhibitors being practically the same as at Palmerston.

Mr D. J. Ross (Hillgrove), who judged sheep, did not have a difficult task, .the entries being few. There were only two exhibitors —Messrs J. C. Diack and B. W. Fell. The former got first and second in hoggets (shown in the wool), and the latter was similarly successful in the classes for fat lambs and fat ewes. The only breed represented was Border Leicester. Some very good specimens of dogs were shown. There were. 10 entries in the rough collies class, which was won entry by Mrs F. Jones, Mr A. Y. Park being second, and Mr P. Bell third The. other prizetakers were Mrs D. Shand, Mr A. Bell, and Mr Kenzie Carson. The prize for tho best dog in tho show was won by Mrs Jones, Mr Carson being second.

Miss Kempshell (Maungatua), who judged the dairy produce and sundries, was delighted with tho exhibits, and esteemed it a pleasure,- so good was tho quality. Altogether some 77 entries were received inthis section, which is a record number for tho association. Mrs J. Townsend. jun... took first prize in tho fresh powdered, and salt butter classes, which p h 1 for her the special prize for the most omts in butter. Tho salt butter (five exhibits) was pronounced by the judge to be excellent. The other prize-takers were Miss J. R Dempster and Miss F. Fry. Miss K. Belcher was. first, and Mrs J. Belcher second in fancy .butter. Mr J. Goodall took first and second prizes with good-quality exhibits of hams and bacon. There was a good display of scones,' cakes, etc., the principal prize-takers being: Mrs D. Walker, Mrs G. Rendall, Miss K. Belcher, Mrs W. J. Weir, and Miss M. Goodall. Tho class for collection of flowers and shrubs attracted three beautiful exhibits, first honours going- to Mrs P. Ireland (Goodwood), second to Mrs Townsend, and third to Mrs W. Maxwell. Mrs A. Summers gained first honours for the best collection of vegetables, and Mrs Ireland second. Keen interest was taken in the competitions. Mr G. Aitcheson's won the hunters' jumping event, and tho high jump, which gained for him the Waikouaiti Racing Club's Cup, which was won by Mr J. Wellman last year. Mr Wellman's Niger and Mrs Conn's Luigi were second and third respectively in both of these events. Tina stockman's race was won bv Mr J. C. Latham, Mr D. O'Connell being second. Miss Flossie Douglas won the pony trot for ponies under 14 hands, Miss Mhora Miller being serond. Master Archie Aitcheson won the other pony trot, with Master D. O'Connell second.