PEOPLE’S DAY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3898, 27 November 1928, Page 15

PEOPLE’S DAY.

AN EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE. Blue skies, a fresh breeze, and warm sunshine made conditions very pleasant for the concluding day of the show. The favourable weather conditions, coupled with the wide observance of a half-holi-day by retailers and business houses in the city, resulted in an attendance of the public which reached the very satisfactory figure of over 11.000. This year the total receipts were £482 7s 6d, against £92 3s 6d last year and £146 in 1927. Yesterday morning was devoted to the judging of the Clydesdale and heavy working horses, which in former years have always been disposed of on the first day. That the change has been for the better was demonstrated by the expedition with which the lighter programme on Wednesday was despatched, and by the large attendance at the ringside before mid-day. The light horses’ sections, which covered a wide variety of animals, were also included in the day’s judging, which was concluded in good time for the grand parade of prize-winning stock to be staged on time. The latter part of the afternoon was taken up with one of the best programmes of competitions and field events that the society has ever provided. The entries were exceptionally good, and the standard of horsemanship displayed was high. THE GRAND PARADE.

The prize-winning stock was paraded under the most advantageous circumstances. Every section in the show was represented with the exception of sheep and pigs, which cannot be relied upon to keep their place in the ranks. The Bushey Park Scotch Shorthorns, headed by two majestic sires, led the procession into the ring, every side of which was thronged with interested spectators. They were followed by the largest cattle section in the show, the Friesians, whose black and white markings were in striking contrast to the sober shades of red and roan and white of the Shorthorns that preceded them. Then came the other dairy breeds, the hardy Ayrshires and the dainty Jerseys, with a sprinkling of Milking The morning was devoted to the Shorthorns. Massive and be-ribboned Clydesdales and draughts, whose harness jingled musically, led the large cavalcade of horses that brought up the rear. There were proud thoroughbreds. good honest springcarters capable of solid hard work, and prancing hacks, whose showy manners indicated how well they knew that they were on show. Last of all came the tradesmen’s turnouts, the most striking feature of which was the New Zealand Express Company’s giant pantechnicon, drawn bv six glossy and beautifully conditioned horses that were greeted with loud applause as they trotted past the stand. The picture presented by this assembly of the best live stock on the grounds was an impressive one. It represented the onward march of evolution and science in the breeding of animals—the result of many years’ work and study by competent breeders who have refused to be content with anything but the best that could be reared. Those among the spectators who could remember similar parades of two decades ago would find no difficulty in appreciating the strides that have been made of late in the production of highgrade animals. The -parade assembles before the people all the best that the show can offer, but still it should not be forgotten that when a herdsman, shepherd or groom leads an animal into the ring for the judge’s inspection it represents the culmination of months of hard work and the application of genetics and the best principles of breeding at his disposal. Such an effort deserves the respect of the public, even though in the opinion of the judge it has not deserved a pink ribbon. Thus when considering the great array of quality parading before the stand the spectators should not forget the far greater number of animals still in the stalls. A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR. A distinm’ished visitor to the show was Viscount Hampden, who was accompanied by the Viscountess and their daughter, the Elon. Barbara Brand. The visitors were met by the president (Mr W. O. M’Kellar), and conducted on a tour of the show. The Viscount, however, made a special inspection of the sheep pens and the horse and cattle rings w'ith members of the executive, and displayed a lively interest in all the stock. THE SIDE SHOWS. Good business was done all the afternoon by the side-shows of every description that occupied practically all the available space on the sea side of the ring. _ The mechanical contrivances were especially popular, and many people sampled the thrills of the f°rris-wheel for the remarkable bird’s-eye view of the crowd and the ring that could be had from the 30-foot elevation to which the chairs rose with the turn of the wheel. Dart games, roll-downs, and hoop-las had their devotees, and the various human freaks and thrill merchants managed to attract curious crowds to their tents. TRADE EXHIBITS. Many stands and tents, which were empty, or just being put in order on the first day, were filled with interesting trade exhibits which attracted many people. Whereas on Wednesday only a few farm implements and motor cars comprised the trade display there were scores of tents, housing a great variety of exhibits yesterday. Almost every make of motor car was represented, and the glitter of polish of shining metal, combined with the scores of shades of paints and enamels, made up a colourful scene. Tractors, farm machinery, and field implements were all on show, and not a few enterprising salesmen endeavoured to entice housewives away from the side-shows to their stalls where they had the latest ideas in household time-saving and labour-saving devices to demonstrate. The business community in the city is to be congratulated upon the excellent manner in which it did its share in making a comprehensive display of the district’s resources, primary and secondary.

SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPIONS. The Friesian and Ayrshire Cattle Societies of New Zealand allotted the South Island championships in those breeds to the Otago Show this year, so that in addition to the champion ribbons won on Wednesday, the following awards were made:— Friesians.—South Island champion cow. Mr T. R. Eades’ (Edendale) Rosa Poseh of Oakview;. South Island champion bull, Messrs W Y. Dickie and Sons’ (Mataura) Bloomfield Alcartra Clothilde. Ayrshires.—South Island champion cow Mr A. E. Wright’s 'Edendale) Braemore Sylvia; South Island champion bull, Messrs Gillies Bros.' (Hampden) Zealand’s Grandeur. FAT CATTLE. The entries in the fat cattle section were not large, but the quality on the whole was good. The class for bullock, any -age, which attracted two entries, did not find favour with the judge, who expressed the opinion that it should not be enco..raged. The three-year-old bullocks provided an excellent class, and the two-year-old bullocks were a well-grown lot, and in good condition. Two capital exhibits were shown in the class for four bullocks most suitable for butchers’ purposes, and they were practically even as regards quality. The judge expressed the opinion that the class was vaguely framed in the catalogue. His view was that a judge should have a specific indication that the intention -was to encourage earlymatured cattle or otherwise. If the value per 1001 b was to be the determining factor in the allotment of prizes it should be clearly stated. WORKING DRAUGHTS. The entries in the classes for working draughts were only fair, and but for the support accorded the society by the New Zealand Express Company the section would have been a disappointing one from a numerical point of view As far as quality was concerned, however, the section was quite a good one. A lot of useful horses appeared in the different classes, and in the sections for draught geldings there were some exceptionally fine animals, the judge expressing the opinion that they were good enough for exhibition anywhere in New Zealand or elsewhere BREEDING DRAUGHTS. There were good entries in some of the sections for Clydesdale breeding horses, but taken all round, the numbers placed before the judge were a little disappointing for a metropolitan show, especially in the classes for matured animals. The championship in the male section was secured by Mr John Young’s Brunstane’s Duplicate, which was placed first in the cl ass, for entires four years old or over. There was only one entry in this class, and also only one in the three-year-old entire class, in which first prize was awarded to Thomsons’ Ltd. King of Kintyre. Thomsons Ltd. secured the reserve championship with Royal Risque, which was described by the judge as a very promising colt. There were some good animals among the two-year-old colts, which made quite a fair class. The three that were placed were verv fine animals. The first prize win r in the yearling colts class was rather outstanding, showing fine quality and being well grown. In the class for brood mares Mr John showed two imported animals. They were very fine specimens of the breed, and in the opinion of the judge were about as good as any he had seen imported from Scotland. They were the best in the ring, and secured the champion and reserve champion ribbons respectively. Only one of the entries in the three-year-old filly class was brought before the judge. She was a very fine specimen. The winning two-year-old filly was an exceptionally good one. The yearling fillies provided a good class. One of the most interesting sections was that for a group of four animals, colts or fillies, two years or under. This was very closely contested. The progeny of Rosencraig secured pride of place, with those of Bridgebank Chancellor second, and those of Scotland's Discovery third. PRIZE LIST. HORSES. BREEDING CLYDESDALES. Judge: Mr John H. Mitchell. Entire, four years old or over. One entry—John Young’s (Allanton) Brunston’s Duplicate, by Dunure Footprint— Marsellaise, 1 and champion. Entire, three years old. One entry— Thomsons, Ltd. (Dunedin), King of Kintyre, by Shanter—Lady Brilliant, 1. Colt, two years old. Four entries— Thomsons, Ltd., Royal Risque, by Risque —Fabric’s Queen, 1 and reserve champion; Archibald Wilson’s . (Henley) Bridgebank Freestep, by Bridgebank Chancellor —Minnie Park, 2; Archibald Wilson, 3. Colt. yearling. Seven entries—A. Thomson’s (Kelso) Great Count, by Rosencraig—dam by Baron Bold, 1; John Young’s Ochtertyre Footprint, by Brunstane Duplicate—Leading Lady, 2; J. W. Blair’s (Ou tram) Abbotsford Warrior, by Victory—Abbotsford Queen, 3. Mare, to foal this season or with foal at foot. Five entries—John Young’s Craigie Baroness, by Dunure Footprint— Avisyard Jess, 1 and champion; John Young’s Scotland’s Queen, by Dunure Endeavour—Mayflower of Torrs. 2 and reserve champion; Thomsons, Ltd., Baroness Brilliant, by Victory—Brilliant IX, 3. Eilly, three years old. Two entries— Archibald Wilson’s Elsie Marlie, by Marengo—Elsie Paterson, 1. Filly, two years old. Four entries— Alexander Bathgate’s (Outram) Doreen Footprint, by Scotland’s Discovery—Dora Footprint, 1; Coubrough and Hamilton’s (Kelso) Rosalee, by Rosencraig—Lanra, 2. Filly, yearling. Seven entries—Coubrough and Hamilton’s Lady Agnes, by Rosencraig—Rosebud, 1; Peter Dow, 2; Alexander Bathgate’s Dorothy Footprint, by Scotland’s Discovery—Dora Footprint, 3. Pair of mares, three years old or over. Two entries—John Y'oung 1. Best group of four animals, two years old or under (colts or fillies), the progeny of one stallion (not necessarily the

property of the exhibitor). Five entries —Coubrough and Hamilton 1, Archibald W’ilson 2, Alexander Bathgate 3. WORKING DRAUGHTS. Judge: Mr R. Loekhead. Gelding, three years old (open class). One entry—Allison Bros. (Clarksville) 1. four years old or over. Six entries —New Zealand Express Company (Dunedin) 1 and 2; Allison Bros. 3. Two geldings, four years old or over, the property of one owner, most suitable for town work. Three entries—New Zealand Express Company 1 and 2, W. Casey and Son (Dunedin) 3. Town carrier’s horse, mare or gelding. Four entries—New Zealand Express Company 1,2, and 3. Pair of town carrier’s horses, mares or geldjngs. Two entries—New Zealand Express Company 1 and 2. Horse, up to 25cwt, to be shown in harness and driven; open to coal merchants only. Three entries—R. Henderson (Anderson’s Bay) 1, R. and J Kane (South Dunedin) 2, A. Gingles (Dunedin) 3. Spring van horse, up to 20cwt; open to horses regularly worked in cities. Three entries—New Zealand Express Company 1 and 2. Spring cart horse, up to 15cwt. Six entries —W. Casey and Son 1, J. L, Ford (Pine Hill) 2, E. Y. Aitken (Highcliff) 3. Express horse, up to lOcwt. Three entries —New Zealand Express Company 1 and 2, G. T. Donaldson (Green Island) Tradesman’s turn-out, single horse; 15 cwt or under. Three entries—New Zealand Express Company 1, G. T. Donaldson 2 and 3. Tradesman’s turn-out, single horse; over 15cwt. Two entries—New Zealand Express Company 1, R. Henderson 2. Dairyman’s turn-out, single horse. Two entries —G. T. Donaldson 1 and 2. Most attractive trades display, horses and vehicles; limited to three vehicles. Three entries—New Zealand Express Company 1, G. T. Donaldson 2. HARNESS HORSES. Judge: Mr G. A. Kain. Dog-cart horse, mare or gelding, not under 15.3 hands; to be shown in harness and driven. One entry—William Hastie’s Mystery 1. Single buggy bors< One entry—D. M’Kenzie 1. Gig horse, mare or gelding; not over 15 hands; to be shown in gig and driven. —Miss K. Wood’s Dandy 1 and champion. Mrs Jolin Gregg (Kuri Bushi) 2, D. Snell (Mosgiel) 3. HACKNEYS. Judge: Mr G. A. Kain. Horse, mare or gelding, not over 15.2; most suitable and adapted for mounted rifle corps; to be shown in saddle and ridden... Six entries—Mrs T. D. Dalziel’s Chrysler 1, Mrs John Gregg 2, Miss K. Wood (Beaumont) 3. Hunter, any weight; to qualify oscr hurdles 3ft . Gin.—Seven entries—Frank Roberts (Waipiata) 1, W. Hastie 2, Miss M. M’Quade (Oamaru) 3. Hunter, any weight; open to bona fide members of a hunt club; to have followed club runs at no fewer than six meets. Two entries—Mrs T. D. Dalziel I, Mr J. A. Gow (Rockland Station) 2. The second prize-winner was ridden by Miss Statham.

Roadster or hack, mare or gelding; up to 11 stone; to be ridden. Six entries—• Miss E. Greenslade 1, W. B. Clarkson (Oamaru) 2 and 3. Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, up to 13 stone; to be ridden. Four entries —Mrs T. D. Dalziel 1, Miss K. Wood 2, Frank Roberts 3. Roadster or hack, mare or gelding, up to 15 stone; to be ridden. Two entries — William Hastie 1, Miss M. M’Quade 2. Lady’s horse, mare or gelding, to be ridden by a lady. Eight entries —Miss E. Greenslade 1, Mrs T. D. Dalziel 2, W. B. Clarkson 3. COBS AND TONIES. Judges: Messrs A. Campbell and G. A. Kain. Mr Campbell did not officiate when Mr Mee’s horse was shown, as he bred the animal. Pony, mare or gelding, not above 12.2 hands, to be ridden by a girl. One entry —J. Fitzpatrick. Pony, mare or gelding, not above 13 hands, to be ridden by a boy or girl. Five —John Mee 1. Len Jones (Wendon) 2 and 3. Boy’s pony, mare or gelding, not over 13S hands, to be ridden by a boy. Four entries —W. J. Roberts (Clinton) 1, John Mee 2, Len Jones 3. Pony, mare or gelding, not over 13 hands, to be shown in harness and driven. Three entries —John Mee 1, Len Jones 2. J. Fitzpatrick 3. Pony, mare or gelding, not over 14 hands, to be shown in harness and driven. Three entries —D. Snell 1, W. J. Roberts 2, Len Jones 3. Champion pony —D. Snell. Cob, mare or gelding, up to 15 hands, to be driven. Four entries —Mrs John Gregg I,’ W. J. Roberts 2. Cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 14 hands. Three entries —W. J. Roberts 1, J. M. Somerville 2, Len Jones 3. Cob, mare or gelding, not exceeding 15 hands. One entry—John Mee 1. THE COMPETITIONS. The crowd was well entertained during the afternoon with competitions, which began at 1 o’clock with the pony trots. These attracted more entries than on the first day. The handicapping was good, and the finishes on the whole were very close. As there were not sufficient entries in the Lloyd Lindsay competition, an exhibition sheep dog trial was given, the dogs being Mr John Purdue’s (Nightcaps) Sweep and Mr Robert W. Trotter’s (Kurow) May Linthills, which were placed first and second respectively in the trial on Wednesday. The entries for the hunting competitions in every case were good, and the jumping generally speaking was very clean. The crowd displayed keen interest in the events, which were fortunately run off without serious mishap In the competition for lady riders, how ever, Miss M. Statham, was thrown from Tornado, which fell at the log fence. She fell heavily on her face, but was not severely hurt. She quickly recovered, and pluckily mounted again and went round in excellent style to win the competition amid loud applause from the crowd. H. Abernethy was also thrown from Kismet at the log fence, but he escaped uninjured.

The crowd displayed the greatest interest in the high jumping competition, which was won by an old-timer, Happy Jack; which cleared sft 3in. Puzzle, another favourite’ at Dunedin shows, was second. The winner afterwards gave an exhibition, and cleared sft Bin without trouble. Happy Jack was admirably ridden by A. M. Coutts, of Palmerston, who has ridden the winner of this event at the last five Dunedin shows. On the last two occasions he has been mounted on Happy Jack, but previously he rode -Puzzle. On the latter horse in 1923 he broke the record for New Zealand with a jump of 6ft 3Ain. The judges were Messrs G. A. Kain .(Orari) and A. Campbell (Milton). The results were as follows:— PONY TROTS. 14 HANDS OR UNDER. Six entries. T. Wilson T J. Crawford 2 A. J. M’Kewan 3 13 HANDS OR UNDER. To be ridden by boy or girl not over 15 years of age. Five entries. L. Jones 1 J. Somerville .. .. .’. .. 2 b J. Crawford 3 [ • ? CONSOLATION RACE. F Seven entries. I J. Somerville 1 ' L. Jones 2 J. Crawford 3 BEST RIDER. Under 15 years of age. Eight entries. C. W. Brodie 1 Gladys Jones 2 A. Lcckie 3 HUNTING. ’ HUNTING COMPETITIONS. Open to members of the Otago Hunt Club and restricted to horses which had qualified with any hunt club this season. Twelve entries: Miss Florence Mitchell’s (Burnside) Barney (J. Crawford) 1 H. Stuart Jones’s (Roslyn) Tornado (Owner) 2 J. E. Brunton’s (Tomahawk) Heather Bloom (J. Brunton) 3 Miss D. Mowat’s (Dunedin) Spanker (L. Mowat) 4 Also competed: W. Hastie’s (Woodhaugh) Kismet, S. C. Cooke’s (Dunedin) Toi-Toi, N. Robertson's (Highcliff) Haka,

Miss M. Statham’s (Dunedin) Red Rata, W. Hastie’s (Woodhaugh) Sweep,-R. E. Sleigh’s (Dunedin) Beau Sabreur, W. W. Hastie’s (Woodhaugh) Dian, J. S. M’Kay’s (Dunedin) Master Derk. LADY RIDERS’ COMPETITION. Open to members of the Otago Hunt Club and restricted to horses that have qualified with any hunt club this season. Ten entries— H. Stuart Jones’s (Roslyn) Tornado (Miss M. Statham) 1 W. Hastie’s (Woodhaugh) Kismet (Miss M. Rutherford) 2 W. Hastie’s Sweep (Miss Rutherford) 3 Also competed: R. C. Cook (Dunedin), R. Greenslade’s (Dunedin) King Pin, Miss D. Mowat’s (Dunedin) Spanker, J. S. M’Kay’s (Dunedin) Master Derk, Miss M. Statham’s (Dunedin) Red Rata. J. E. Brunton’s (Tomahawk) Heather Bloom, W. Hastie’s Dian. LEAPING COMPETITION. Twice over log fence, double brush, sod wall and brush, and finally over gate. Men only, minimum weight list. Thirteen entries— W. Hastie’s Mystery (H. Abernethy) 1 Miss Florence Mitchell’s Barney (J. Crawford) 2 W. Hastie’s Kismet (H. Abernethy) 3 Also competed: J. S. M'Kay’s Master Derk, W. Hastie’s Sweep, Frank Roberts’s (Waipiata) Puzzle, Miss D. Mowat’s Spanker, W. Hastie’s Dian, N. Robertson’s (Highcliff) Haka, J. E. Brunton’s Heather Bloom, H. Stuart Jones’s Tornado. Miss M. M’Quade (Oamaru), W. B. Clarkson’s (Oamaru) Ginger. HIGH JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. Horse which clears the highest bar, not less than 4 feet from the ground; three trials allowed for each rise of the bar; minimum weight list. Four entries— E. J. Docherty’s (Sutton) Happy Jack. sft Sin (A. M. Coutts) 1 Frank Roberts’s (Waipiata) Puzzle (D. Wheeler) 2 W. Hastie s (Woodhaugh) Mystery (H. Abernethv) 3 Also competed: H. Stuart Jones’s (Roslyn) Tornado.

Charleston, West Virginia, boasts an incinerator plant for the disposal of its garbage which is so attractive that the town considers it a show spot.