WAITAHUNA SHOW

Otago Witness, Issue 3590, 2 January 1923, Page 13

WAITAHUNA SHOW

The forty-first annual show held by the Waitahuna Farmers’ Club took place on the 17th. This event, which is held largely with a view to providing a pleasant holiday gathering for the residents of Waitahunti and the surrounding districts, serves its purpose admirably, and is looked forward to oach year with keen interest. The weather "was dull, but very warm. Early in the afternoon appearances pointed to a heavy fall of rain, but up till the time that our representative left only a few spots fell. The attendance was fairly large, but was smaller than on tome previous occasions, this being due to the fact that the broken weather which has been experienced lately has had the effect of delaying farm operations considerably, and the'tillers of the soil were anxious to take rdvantage of the fine day ai get ahead with their work. The takings at the gate amounted to £l7 odd. a decrease of £5 on the figures for 1921. The entries compared favourably with those received last year, the total being 270, as. compared with 261 in 1921. There was a marked increase in the entries of sheep, 88 coming forward this year, whereas the total a year ago was 61. Cattle showed an increase of three, the figures being 2+ and 21 respectively. There were 24 draught horses in the ring this year, as compared with 25 last year, but light horses showed a falling off from £8 last year to 48 yesterday. The -xhibits of home industries were equal to thosr of last year—63 in each case. Butter was responsible for 27 entries yesterday, as compared with 30 in 1921, and dogs produced six exhibits—a decrease of seven on the figures for last year. The club possesses a good set of officebearers, all of whom, worked energetically, with the result that the most satisfactory results were obtained. The quality of the sheep on the whole was very good, some really fine animals coming ruder the judge’s notice. The aged Border Leicester 'Jims were a good class, especially the champion, though he carries hardly a good sire’s wool, his fleece being rather fine. The three ram hoggets were good specimens of ths breed. The animal which secured second prize was too short in the neck and the body, otherwise he might have been awarded first place. The first and champion _in the aged ewe class ■was a nicely-set animal with a good head, and stood well. The sheep that gained second honours was rather better in the / wool, but suffered through being out of ' condition. The ewe hoggets were a good class, but the animals that were placed second and third were rather narrow between the ears and were inclined to be down in the reck. The Romney Marsh ram hoggets were not a narticularly good lot The winner of the first prize, though

standing well and handling well, did not carry a true Romney fleece. The second prize taker was a good animal, but was out of condition. The first prize aged ewe, which was also awarded championship honours, was a good strong sheep, true to type, but rather hard in the wool. The winning ewe hogget was very nicely woolled, but was deficient in the head. There were only two entries in the Corriedale class — both rams. There was not much difference between them, but the winner carried a stronger and more even fleece than the other. There were large entries in the crossbred classes, and some very good sheep were shown. In the pairs, however, the sheep were, in most cases, badly matched, making it difficult for the judge to arrive at a decision. In the class for two strong wool ewe hoggets the winners were not too well matched, one carrying a rather plainer fleece than the other. One of the second pair was very “kempy,” otherwise the judge’s decision would probably have been reversed. The winners in the class for two strong wool wether hoggets were good, but the second pair were badly matched. The winning pair of fine wool ewe hoggets were better matched in wool and general appearance than the others. The fine wool ewes, four-tooth or over, in milk or with lamb or lambs, formed one of the best classes in crossbreds, some really fine animals occupying the pens. There were eight entries in the class for strongwool ewe, four-tooth on over, in. milk or with lamb or lambs, but five of the exhibits were disqualified on the ground that they were p ive-bred sheep. Some nice crossbred hoggets, suitable for wool or mutton, were shown, but the judge had no difficulty in awarding the first prize. The three crossbred hoggets suitable for wool or mutton, bred by a local exhibitor, were also a good class, but (he winners stood out by themselves. The entries of fat sheep were good. The quality in the freezing classes was good, and that in the open classes was exceptionally fine. The fat lambs were only fairly good. They were well grown, but were not in the Best condition, this eing probably due to the wet weather and the excess of moisture iii the grass. Mr T. Davidson, who has been- an exhibitor for a great many years, had an exceptionally fine pen of wethers in the open class, and Mr D. Murdoch exhibited a very good lot of lambs in the open class. The entries of crossbred cattle were fairly good, but those in the other sections were very small. Competition was keen, and the quality all round wae v6ry much better than the judge (Mr Walter Blaokie) has experienced at previous shows at Waitahuna. Some of the animals that came before the judge were really good, and would compare favourably with the exhibits at any show

of the kind. In the course of a few remarks the judge said he was not sure that it w.ls a great advantage for a man who was making his living out of dairying to rush in for purebred stock. Speaking with a very long experience of cattle, Mr Blackie expressed a preference for a first cross. He also remarked that he was satisfied that on the average the milking cows to-day were not up to tne standard reached about 30 or 35'years ago. The male classes in draught horses were poorly patronised, but in the female classes the exhibits were more numerous. Though there was nothing of outstanding merit in the section some useful animals were paraded before the judge. The light horses provided a fairly large number of entries, mostly of a good type, and the competition in this class was good.' The dairy produce and home industries sections attracted good entries, and provided excellent competition. There were a lot of really fine exhibits on the tables, reflecting great credit on those responsible for them. The proceedings during the afternoon were enlivened by a number of selections by the Milton Pipe Band, and the outing was brought to a fitting close with a concert and dance at night. The names of the following donors of prizes were inadvertently omitted from the official. catalogue : Dunedin: E. C. Branson, A. Blaney, Maurice Coughlan, Bell Tea Company, H. Divers, Francis and Sellars, Dunedin Stock Agents and Wool Brokers’ Association, Cossens and Black, A. Stewart, Chas. Hinchcliff, The Colombo Tea Company, J. S. Thomson, Wm. Crossan, Dunedin Dairy Company, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Murray, Roberts, and Co., Jas. Murphy, Whitcombe and Tombs. J. and J. Arthur, G. Dunn, Waters, Ritohie and Co., Booth! M'Donald and Co., Bruce Railway and Coal Company Jos. Sparrow and Sons, Waitaki Dairy Company, J. Carter, Robert x-urns Hotel, W. A. Scott and Sons, Harraway and Sons (Ltd!. Waitahuna Downs: I. C'orr.y, F. H. Crump, D. M 'Cor kind ale, R. M'Corkindale. Following is the prize list: — The following is the prize list: CATTLE. Judge: Mr Walter Blackie (Mosgiel). SuOR.THOR.ff. Cow, any age, in milk. One entry—T. Corry 1. Heifer, on© year. On© entry—T. Corry 1 and champion. Champion cow or heifer—T. Corry. Crossbred. Dairy cow, any age, apparently-in calf or in milk. Seven entries—J. F. Roberta 1 and 2, A. Edwards 8.

Heifer, three years, apparently in calf or in milk. Three entries—J. F. Roberts 1, A. Edwards 2, Alf. Ryan 3. , Heifer, two years. Three entries —J. F Roberts 1, Alf. Ryan 2, T. Corry 3. Heifer, one year. Five entries —J. F. Roberts 1,2, and 3. ' _ Cottar's or tradesman’s cow, apparently in calf or in milk, owner not to have more than four cows dr own or occupy more than 15 acres of land. One entry—A. Edwards 1. Best two dairy cows, any breed, in milk. Three entries— t! . F. Roberts 1, A. Edwards 2, T. Corry 3 HORSES. Draught. Judge: Mr E. King (Clydevale). Gelding, three years and upwards. One •entry—A, M'Millan .1. Entire colt or gelding, one year. One entry —A. J. Lunan 1. Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot. Two entries—A. M'Millan 1, A. J. Lunan 2. Pilly. three years. One entry—J. Macnamara 1. fjlly, one year. One entry—A. M'Millan 1. eld mare, any age. Five entries—R. M'Corkindale 1 and 3, A. M’Millan 2. Pair of mares or gelding or mare and gelding. Three entries—R. M'Corkindale 1, A. M'Millan 2 and 3. Best Clydesdale animal on the ground. Four entries—R. M'Corkindale 1 and 2, A. M'Millan 3. Best three-horse team in regular work. Two entries —R. M'Corkindale 1, A. M'Millan 2 Mare' or gelding most suitable for spring dray up to one ton. Two entries—R. M'Corkindale 1, A. M'Millan 2. Mare or gelding, fit for spring cart up to loewt. Two entries—A. S. Edgar 1, W M'Kenzie 2. Champion entire—A. J. Lunan. Champion mare or filly—R. M'Corkindale. Light Horses. Judge: Mr Simon Wright (Balclutha). Weight-carrying hack, up to 15 stone. Four entries—J. Macnamara 1, T. Fahey 2, J. Mathoson 3. Weight-carrying hack, np to 13 stone. Three entries —Miss K. Wood 1, Miss Crawford 2, E. Lynch 3. Weight-carrying hack, up to 11 stone. Six entries—J. 11. Edgar 1, Mi3s K. Wood 2 and 3 Best paced horse. Eight entries—Mis© K. Wood 1 and 2, J. Cutler 3. Buggy mare or gelding, to be shown in vehicle. Seven entries —Miss K. Wood 1, J. D. Edgar 2, E. W. Ryan 3. Light mare or gelding, fit for spring cart up to lOcwt, to be shown in vehicle. Five entries—A. S. Edgar 1, N. Winmill 2, H. Sinclair 3 Colt or filly, one year, for weight-carrying or carriage purposes. One entry—E. Lynch Lady's hack, to be ridden by a lady. Six entries—Miss K. Wood 1 and 2, N. Winmill 3 Pony, not more than 14 hands, three years and upwards. Five entries—R. Potts 1, Miss S. Paul 2, A. Fletcher 3. Pony, not more than 13 hands, three years and upwards. Two entries—lvan Bateman 1, Miss Gwen Crozier 2. Pony, not more than 14 hands, to be shown in vehicle. Five entries —R. Potts 1, A. Fletcher 2, E. Lynch 3. - Moat graceful horsewoman—Miss K. Wood 1, Miss T. Macnamara 2, Miss R. Wood 3. SHEEP. Border Leicester. Judge: Mr Alex. Murray (Clydevale). Ram, four tooth or over. Three entries — O. Grey 1 and 2, A. M'Millan. 3. One ram hogget. Three entries —O. Grey 1 and 2, A. M'Millan 3. Ewe, four tooth or over, in milk, with lamb or lambs. Three entries —O. Grey 1, 2, and 3. One ewe hogget. Three entries —O. Grey 1,2. and 3 Champion ram—O. Grey. Champion ewe—O. Grey. Romney Marsh. * Ram, four tooth or over. Four O. Grey 1 and 3, A. M'Millan 2. Ram hogget. Four entries —O. Grey 1 and 3, T. Corry 2. Ewe, four tooth or over, in milk or with lamb or lambs. Three entries —O. Grey 1, 2, and 3. One ewe hogget. Four entries. —O. Grey 1 and 3, A. MlMillan 2. Champion ram—O. -Grey. Champion ewe—O. Grey. Corriedale. Judge: Mr Alex. Murray. Ram, any age. Two entries —R. Hawker 1 and 2. Champion ram —R. Hawker. Crossbreds. Judge: Mr Alex. Murray. Two ewe hoggets, strong wool. Seven entries—T. Corry 1 and 2, T. Davidson 3. Two wether hoggets, strong wool. Four entries —T. Corry 1 and 2, T. Davidson 3. Two ewe hoggets, fine wool. Six entries —-T. Davidson 1,2, and 3. Two wether hoggets, fine wool. Three entries —T. Davidson 1,2, and 3. Ewe, fine wool, four tooth or over, in milk or with lamb or lambs. Five entries —T. Davidson 1 and 2, A. M'Millan 3. Ewe, strong wool, four tooth or over, in milk or with lamb or lambs. Eight entries —T. Davidson 1 and 2. Three crossbred hoggets, suitable for wool or mutton. Four entries—T. Corry 1, A. M'Millan 2, T. Davidson 3. Three crossbred hoggets, suitable for wool or mutton, bred by local exhibitor. Five entiies —T. Corry 1, A. M'Millan 2 and 3. Fat Sheep. Judge: Mr J. Cameron (Glenore). Three fat,sheep, not over six tooth. Three entries —T. Davidson 1,2, and 3. Three fat sheep, most suitable for freezing, not to exceed 641 b freezing weight. Five entries —T. Davidson 1,2, and 3. Three fat crossbred sheep, bred by local exhibitor. Two entiies —T. Davidson 1' and 2 Three fat lambs, most suitable for freezing, not to exceed 381 b freezing weight. Four entries —D. Murdoch 1, T. Corry 2, T. Davidson 3 Three fat lambs (open). Two entries—D. Murdoch X. T. Davidson 2. Three fat lambs, bred by local exhibitor. Three entries —T. Corry 1, T. Davidson 2. DOGS. ( Judges: Messrs T. Davidson and D. C. Rose (Waitahuna). Rough collie. Three entries—T. Short 1, A. Donaldson 2. Smooth collie. Three entries—T. J. Crozier J, Jas. Matheso.i 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Miss E. Kempshall (Maungatua). Butter. 21b fresh butter, in lib rolls'.—■ Six entries —Mrs R. Johnston 1, Mrs A. J. Bartlett 2, Mrs Macartney 3, Miss S. M'Corkindale ho. 21b fresh butter, in lib rolls, for those who have never taken a first prize at any show. Five entries —Mies K. Macartney 1, Miss M. E. Bartlett 2, Miss M. M'Corkindale 3.

21b powdered butter, in lib rolls. Fiv© entries —Mrs Macartney 1, Miss 3. M'Corkindale 2, Mrs R. Johnston 3. 21b fresh butter in lib rolls, to bi lodged with the secretary not later than December 19. Five entiies —Mrs Macartney 1, Mr© •H. M'Caw 2, Miss S. M'Corkindale 3, Mr© A. J. Bartlett he. olb salt butter, to be lodged with the secretary not later than November 22.—Six entries —Mrs R. Johnston I"'.Mls A. J. Bartlett 2, Mrs C. B.nnington 3. .Cheese. Beat full milk cheese, manufactured by exhibitor, , One entry—Miss K. Corry 1. Bacon (home cured). Judge: Miss E. Kempshall. Roll bacon, to include shoulder (.unsmoked). Three entries —F. Pennell 1 and 2. Pork ham (unsmoked). Four entries—F. Pennell 1 and 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Judge: Miss E. Kempshall. Plain-- oaten cake. Three entries—Mr© Horan 1, Mrs M'Donald i, Mrs A. E. Wild© 3. Home-made loaf, not less than 41b. Five entries—T. M'Kenzie X and 2, Miss J. M'Corkindale 3. Three' home-made girdle scones. Two entries—Mrs M'Donald 1, Miss J. M'Corkindale 2. Three home-made oven scones. Three entries —Mrs M'Donald 1, Miss J. M'Corkindal© 2. Three home-made fancy scones. One entry —Mrs M'Donald 1. Plate of Pikelets. Two entries—Mr© M'Donald 1, Mrs A. E. Wilde 2. Sponge Sandwich. Three entries—Mrs A. E. Wilde 1, Mrs M'Donald 2, Mrs R. Johnston 3. Cake shortbiead. Three entries—Mr© M'Donald 1, Mrs A. J. Bartlett '2. Fruit cake. Five entries—Mrs M'Donald 1 and 2, T. M'Kenzio h. c. Plate of pastry. Three entries—Mr© M'Donald 1, Mrs Horan 2, Mrs A. J. Bartlett h. c. 21b black currants, grown by exhibitor. Three entries—Miss Edna Bishop 1, Mrs A. E. Wilde 2. 2lb gooseberries, grown by exhibitor. Six entries—Mrs A. Edwards 1, Mrs D. M'Corkindale 2. Table bouquet. Two entries—Mis© 3. M'Corkindale X and 2. Hand bouquet. Two entries—Misa 3. M'Corkindale 1 and 2. Best 10R> extracted honey. On© entry— Miss K. Corry 1. Best dozen duck eggs. One entry—Mrs A. E. Wilde 1. Best dozen lien. eggs. One entry—Mr© John Rose 1. COMPETITIONS. Best jumping hack, over three flight© of hurdles. Four entries—-Mrs E. W. Stewart 1, Miss S. Paul 2, R. Macnamara 3. High jump. Two entiies—R. Macnamara X, Miss S. Paul 2. Pony jump. Four entries—Miss S. Paul 1, H. Sinclair 2, E. Lynch 3. SPECIAL PRIZES. Cup, valued at £5 ss, for most points in crossbred sheep—T. Davidson. Cup, valued at £5 ss, for most point© ia draught horses—A. M'Millan. Most points in light horses—Miss K. Wood. Most point© in cattle—J. F. Roberts. Most points in sheep—T. Davidson. Most points in butter—Mrs R. Johnston and Mrs Macartney equal. Most points in baking—Mr3 M'Donald.