WAIKOUAITI SHOW

Otago Witness, Issue 3384, 22 January 1919, Page 15

WAIKOUAITI SHOW

The- sixth annual show of tho Waikouaiti A. and f. Association was hold in the Reeleatioi, Ground on Friday. Heavy ram had lauen during tno previous night, and it was hue, but duu, when the show opened yesterday, and remained threatening until 1.30 p.m., when a heavy shower of rain was experienced. Showers fell at intervals during the afternoon, with the re:uit that the ground became very sloppy. The show, which had been postponed trom the middle of December—the usual date —owing to the influenza epidemic did not appear to have suffered as the result of such postponement; in fact, it may be counted as one of tho most successful exhibitions held by the association. Tho attendance was quite up to that of last year—in fact, the gate receipts would make it appear that yesterday's attendance was a record. The show of stock was quite equal to the 'best show held under the . auspices of the association, the exhibition of cattle being exceptionally good. 'This applied more particularly to Ayrshires, where the competition was very keen, and the quality quite up to Otago show standard. Cattle, as a section, may be said to have been a record both as regards quality and number of entries. The total number of entries in all sections showed a _ slight falling-off, the sections most affected in this respect being draught horses and home industries. The decreaso in the number of entries of draught horses was principally duo to the fact that Messrs Kenyon Bros. (Merton), who have hitherto been large exhibitors, having withdrawn from showing owing to the reason alleged being scarcity of suitable labour. The show was well managed, the president, Mr J. Birtles, having associated with him a hard-working committee, who spared no effort to make the show tho success it undoubtedly was. Mr John Maxwell, jun., was an energetic and courteous secretary, and assisted in no small measure to the success of yesterday's event. Cattle were judged by Mr T. Lewis (Upper Junction), and his duties were by no means onerous, especially in the Ayrshire classes. The majority of the exhibits were of more than average quality, and honours were distributed between Messrs P. Ireland, D. Reid, and 0. Crawford. The former won both championships, his winning bull being an exceptionally good animal. As a yearling he was placed first at Carterton, Palmerston North, and Hawera shows in 1917; as a two-year-old he was placed first and reserve champion at Oamaru, first at Dunedin and Waikouaiti, and first and champion at Waitati. He has not so far been beaten in his class. Mr Ireland won in three-year-old milk cows, Mr Reid being second and h.c, and Mr Crawford third. In dry cows the placing was: Mr Ireland 1, Mr Reid 2, and Mr Crawford 3. There were seven entries in two-year-old heifers, premier honours going to Mr Reid, Mr Ireland being second, and Mr Crawford third. In yearling heifers Mr Reid took both the first and second tickets, and Mr Crawford the third. In the classes for cow or heifer bred by exhibitor, and cow with t\vo of her progeny, Mr Ireland was placed first and third, and Mr Reid second. In three-year-old bulls, Mr Ireland was awarded the red ticket and Mr Reid the blue, but in yearlings the positions were reversed. There was a large ring of crossbred oQjvs in milk, many of whom showed good milking qualities. Mr C. Head took the coveted red ticket, Mr W. Fleming being Mr 0. Crawford had no competition in the dry class and was allotted the red ticket with a cow of more than average quality. Mr Crawford also won in the two-year-old heifer class, Mr John Hogg being second, and Mr A. Hunt third. Tn yearling hedfers the placing was: Mr Crawford first and third, and Master W. Flannery second. In _ tho class for cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor, Mr C. Head's entry took the premier honour, Mr Crawford the second ticket, and Mr W. Flannery third. > There was only one specimen of the Friesian breed on the ground—a bull exhibited by Mr D. Reid, which earned for him a first prize. Jerseys were not a strong section numerically, although the quality was well up to the average of previous shows. Mr Jas. R. Scott was the most successful exhibitor, the others who were well up being Mrs J. A. Townsend, jun., Mr D. Reid, and Mr John Lloyd. Shorthorns were not prominent, but some good bulls were exhibited by Mrs John Rendall and Mr G. R. Fry. Mr C. Head was first in the cottar's cow class. Mr J. second, and Mr A. Y. Park third. In the section for cattle any breed Messrs P. Ireland, D. Reid, and 6. Crawford divided honours, the former being the most successful. Some really good draught horses were forward, and in the absence of Messrs Kenyon Bros. Mr J. Birtles had matters very much his own way. -In the class for twoyear entire colts, Mr Birtles's entries were placed first and second, and in yearling colts Mrs A. Bannatyne's two entries beat that of Mr Birtles. Mrs John Rendall was awarded both the red and the blue tickets in the brood mare class, Mr Birtles being third. Mrs Rendall's entry also won in the foal class, with Mr H. Townsend second and Mr Birtles third. There were five entries in the dry mare class, Mr Birtles's exhibits annexing first and second honours, and Mrs Rendall's third. In the two and three-year-old filly classes Mr Birtles and Mrs Rendall divided honours. The Clydesdalo Horse Society's medal for the best yearling or two-year-old filly was awarded to Mr Birtles. In the gelding classes Mr Birtles had matters all his own way, and the same applied to his entries in pairs three-horse teams and four-horse teams. In the class for mare with two of her progeny, Mr Reid took first and third honours, and Mr Birtles third. In sprincr-cart horses up to 15cwt, Mr Alex M'Grogor was successful in winning the 'red ticket, Mr D. G. Shand achieving a similar distinction m the class for spring-cart horse up to lOcwt, Mr John Macaulav being second, and Mr W. A. White third. Both championships in the draught section went to Mr Birtles, that in the female division being allotted to a Baron Bold mare named Je.<=sie Macdonald. As is usual at most shows, the entries in thoroughbreds were few. Mr T. Ritchie won in stallions, and Mr D. O'Connell got first and second honours in tho class for mares or geldings. -- There was a good display of hacks and ponies, and there was keen competition in many 'of tho classes. Mr A. Walker (Outram) adjudicated, and 'was most painstaking. In the class for hackney mare or gelding, three years old. Miss Willcocks defeated Mr C. W. Hallum, and in two-year-old fillies Mr D. O'Connell annexed first prize. Thoro were only two entries in the 15-stone hacks, Mr James Ross beating Mr R. J. Frame for first place. In the 13-stone class Mr I. Stevenson won, Mr D. Ross, jun.,

being second, and Mr G. Aitcheson third. In the 11-stone class Mr T. B. Bowker defeated Mr J. Hourston for first place, Mr J. Hamilton being third. Mr T. J. Ross won in tho cob class, Mr A. W. Douglas being second, and Mr B. AUcock third. In th« class for horse best adapted for mounted rifle work, Mr Stevenson beat Mr Douglas, Mr Hourston won both lady's hack events, and Miss Myrtlo SWaji was adjudged th« best lady rider. In dog-cart horses, the Seacliff Mental Hospital'e entry was placed first, that of Mr Douglas second, and Mf J. Hamilton third. Mr A. W. Douglas had matters all his own way in the two pony classes, his exhibits being particularly nico animals. Master Jack Black was adjudged the best boy rider, with Master Dan O'Connell second. Miss Mhora Miller was awarded the first "prizo for the best girl rider , and Miss Aitcheson the 6econd.

The competitions were interesting, and were just concluding when the train left for Dunedin at 6 p.m. Mr A. Aitcheson'S entry won both tho hunter and high jump events, with Mr D. Wheeler in the saddle. Quite a regiment of ponies took part in the three trotting events on the programme. Mr D. O'Connell's entries winning two of them and Miss Flossie Douglas the other. Sheep have never been a feature of Waikouaiti shows, but on this occasion thero was a decided improvement not only in tho quality, but also in the number of entries. Mr A. Douglas (Mosgiel) allotted tho awards, Mr J. C. Diack being- the most successful exhibitor, winning the five first prizes, Mr B. W. Fell talcing the remainder of the awards.

Dogs were judged by Mr Douglas, hi»' task being a much heavier one than usual." owing to a much larger entry than had been tho caso in former years. In smooth collies Mr J. Maxwell, Jan., was first, Mr J. Chatham, second, and Mrs D. Shand third. In rough collies Mr D. G. Shand took the red ticket, Mr J. R. Dempster the blue, and Mr A. Hunt the hon. certificate. In, bearded collies Miss Kenzie Carson had an easy win, Mr J. Hourston being second, and Mr S. H. Allcook third. Mr W. B. Galloway's special prize for the best dog - in tho show was won by Miss Carson.

Mrs D. Nyhon, of Sandymount, judged the dairy produce and home industries, her task being a comparatively light one. In the class for fresh butter (five entries), Miss Macaulay was allotted the red ticket, second honours going to Mrs J. Townsend, and third to Mrs J. R. Dempster. Mies Macaulay also annexed the premier honours in the two classes for powdered butter, Mrs Townsend being second, and Miss Myrtle Dempster third. In salt butter, Mrs Townsend was first, and Miss Macaulay second. Miss Macaulay was awarded Mr D. M'Gregor's special prize for most points in butter. There was keen competition in some of the home industry classes. Mr A. Y. Park won in the class for bacon, with J. Goodall second and third, and in hams Mr Goodall annexed the two principal awards. In home-made bread, Mrs John Hogg was first and second, and in oaten cakes Mrs John Maxwell achieved a similar honour. In the two classes > of scones, Mrs D. Walker took the two principal awards, Mcsdames W. J. Weir and J. R. Dempster dividing the other prizes. In pikelets, Mi's Maxwell was awarded first and second prizes, and Mrs Weir third. There was a nice collection of flowers, Mrs P. Ireland annexing the red ticket. Ths class for collection of vegetables attracted three entries," Mr James Brown being placed first, Mr A. J. Jackson eecond, and Mrs P. Ireland third. Mr A ; Y. Parks entry in hens' eggs gained him the red ticket, Mrs T. Alleock; sen., being second. Mrs John Maxwell gained the special prizel for most points.