THE GORE SHOW

Southland Times, Issue 22497, 6 December 1934, Page 8

THE GORE SHOW

SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE

Fine Display of Horses

PARADE AND COMPETITIONS

The fifty-third annual show of the Gore Agricultural and Pastoral Association was brought to a successful conclusion yesterday in weather conditions which were not favourable and which were reflected in a reduction in the gate receipts. The principal events on yesterday’s programme were the judging of the magnificent display of horses, the parade and competitions which occupied the major part of the afternoon.

BLEAK CONDITIONS AN IMPRESSIVE PARADE. PLENTY OF ENTERTAINMENT. A strong and cold south-easterly wind made conditions less pleasant than on the opening day, but rain fortunately held off and the attendance was not greatly affected by the changed conditions. The crowd commenced to arrive in large numbers shortly after the judging of the horses commenced in the ring and sheltered parts of the enclosure were quickly filled by enthusiasts who were anxious to watch the judging which, for many, is one of the most interesting features of the show. Conditions in the grandstand were bleak as it received the full force of the wind and the seating accommodation was less popular than usual. The judging occupied practically the whole of the early part of the day and full rings of Clydesdales and light horses were paraded before the judges throughout the morning. With conditions so unpleasant neither judges nor exhibitors were anxious to linger long in the ring and the work was completed promptly to enable the grand parade to proceed at the appointed time.

The circle was thronged for this event and an excellent display of cattle and horses came undei- the inspection of the crowd. A noticeable defection from the parade was the Ayrshire breed which was completely unrepresented in the show for the first time for very many years. There was a good representation of the other breeds of cattle and the Clydesdale section appeared to be the equal of any recent show at Gore. Mr Robert Dickie’s attractive black stallion Scotland’s Superb filling his usual proud place at the head of the parade. The light and harness horses made an attractive display with their smart turnouts. Popular points on the Showgrounds throughout the day were the sheltered tents housing trades displays and the sideshow alley which provided partial escape from the wind. Numerous attractive trades displays were located on various parts of the ground and provided interesting exhibits, while the sideshows were as numerous and as novel as ever before. The range of entertainment in the latter was extraordinary, and patrons of the Royal Show next week will have a problem in selecting which of the various shows they will patronize. Probably, however, they will follow the course adopted by many of the visitors to yesterday’s show and inspect the lot as well as try their luck on some of the many games which promise handsome profits for a measure of skill. An interesting afternoon’s programme of competition was robbed of some of its attraction by the unfavourable conditions and only the keenest of spectators could be induced to remain out in the cold weather to watch the events. The jumping was of the usual high standard and the programme was a thoroughly enjoyable one. The gate receipts amounted to £225 compared with £276 last year when the show was held in brilliantly fine weather.

The presence on the grounds of the Gore Municipal Brass Band and the Highland Pipe Band added considerably to the enjoyment of the visitors. THE HORSES CLYDESDALES. As usual the Clydesdale section made up an impressive exhibit thoroughly representative of the heavy horse breeding activities of the district. One of the most interesting features of the show was the strong competition among colts and fillies, indicating that breeders are experiencing a most active period, the young stock of both sexes being highly commented upon by the judges. The judge of the males (Mr John Macdonald, of Timaru) said the display was the best he had seen in the South Island this season after attending the

principal fixtures from Christchurch south. There was no surprise in the championship which went for the fifth or sixth time to Robert Lockie’s nine-year-old entire Scotland’s Superb which continued to show in the best of condition and was widely admired by [ all spectators. The reserve championship went to an outstanding yearling colt exhibited by the estate of the late Thomas Logan. This colt, Mossdale Ringleader, by Sanguine out of Lady Mossdale, was the outstanding individual among the young stock, being a splendid mover and showing great bone and feet. A good three-year-old colt by Archaic was exhibited by the Logan estate. The two-year-olds made a strong class with six entries. The red ticket was secured by J. Anderson’s Ensign with David Jenkins’ Meadow’s Design second. The gelding championship and reserve award were secured by Fleming Brothers with progeny of Ambition These were two fine upstanding horses of useful type and were classified by the judge as the best geldings he had seen this year. In the two-year-old class the Logan estate exhibited two attractive geldings. The females were judged by Mr James Wylie, of Sefton, who said that the classes had been particularly strong and the standard of the exhibits excellent. The brood mare class was won by A. Noble’s May Hazelwood, by Dunure Hazelwood out of a Myra mare. She was exhibited with a nice filly foal by Roseprint. The championship ultimately went to this horse, the judge describing her as a particularly pleasing example of the true Clydes-

dale breed. Fleming Brothers secured second and third awards in the brood mare class with Viola and Springfield Dawn, two of the progeny of the latter being prize-winners in the filly classes Fleming Brothers secured first award in the dry mare class with Cynthia while J. A. Johnston was placed second and third with good mares. In the three-year-old filly class A. Noble secured the red ticket with Verdlea Vera a daughter of the champion mare. The reserve championship was found in the two-year-old filly class, the ribbon being annexed by J. :A. Johnston’s Lady Superior, by Scotland’s Superb out of Lady Betty. This was a particularly promising filly of outstanding merit which can be expected to be prominent in future shows. There was an entry of eight yearling fillies, this class giving the judge a good deal of difficulty The first award was ultimately secured by David Jenkins’ Rosabel, which was closely run by an exhibit by R. S. Ness An interesting ring was the parade of winning yearlings and two-year-old colts and fillies for the Clydesdale Horse Society’s medal, this award being secured by J. A. Johnston’s Lady Superior, reserve champion female. The working draught section produced a number of useful horses and keen competition prevailed throughout this section.

THOROUGHBREDS. The entries in the thoroughbred section were disappointing, but the judge, Mr John Cameron, of Milton, said that what was lacking in quantity was compensated for in quality. He said that the champion, Rika Maru, which was exhibited by A. Oliver, of Pine Bush, was a well-bred mare, beautifully mannered and an acquisition to any district from a breeders’ point of view. The mare certainly appeared to have a future in the show ring. PONIES. Excellent entries were forward in the section for ponies and they had been prepared in splendid fashion. The judge, Mr John Cameron, said that among the 14 hand ponies he had seen the finest four animals he had ever had the pleasure of judging. The championship in the saddle classes went to A. R. Johnston, of Waikaka Valley R.D., with his Nothing Nicer, which showed signs of age, but carried itself so well that it could not be passed over. The boys’ and girls’ entries were well got up, but the ex-

hibitors did not ride with the abandonment that they should have shown. The harness ponies formed the best classes he had seen for a long time, and in a few cases he had difficulty in making a final decision. A pony entered by W. J. Roberts, of Clinton, was extremely well handled. A trouble with some of the entries was that they were too fat. HACKNEYS.

Mr P. A. Thomson, of Blenheim, who judged the hackneys, said that they formed a very good section, but some lacked manners. He thought that the riders and drivers were not up to the standard of a few years ago. A. Oliver’s Rika Maru was an outstanding hack with perfect manners, but it. was worth noting that several hacks and harness horses were spoiled by bad manners. He thought that the exhibitors should train their animals in ring work by walking, trotting and cantering them beforehand. Outstanding among the harness horses was the champion, Miss K. Wood’s Rob Roy. It behaved excellently. The judge said he desired to comment on the turn-outs, which were uniformly excellent. I PIGS. Competition in pigs was restricted, but the quality of the entries was praised by the judge (Mr John Scott, of Invercargill). In the majority of the classes there were only single entries and with one exception these were awarded first prizes. A very good Large White boar was exhibited by E. J. Humphries and was selected as the outstanding pig in the show. Two entries were forward in the class for | sow of the same breed 12 months and , under and these were characterized as very good exhibits. DOGS.

3 * j The judge of the dogs (Mr Johr ' Scott, of Invercargill) said that th< dogs were a good useful lot of work- , ing collies, competition being good ir , all classes. In the smooth-haired cl as: i the dogs were rather rough in the ‘ hair, but the rough-haired collies wer< ’ particularly good. There were single I entries for beardy dog and bitch clas- . ses, the dog exhibited being outstand- : ing. Some of the dogs exhibited were beginning to show signs of age, added the judge. THE PRIZE LIST HORSES DRAUGHTS. (Judges:—Males, Mr John Macdonald, Timaru; Females, Mr James Wyllie, Sefton). Champion entire: R. Lockie (Edendale). Reserve champion: James Logan (Otara). Champion gelding: Fleming Bros. (Crookston). Reserve champion: Fleming Bros. Champion mare: A. Noble (Gore). Reserve champion: James A. John'ston (Waikaka). I Entire horse, any age (two entries): i R. Lockie 1. Entire colt, three years (one entry): J. Logan 1. I Entire colt, two years (six entries): J. Anderson 1, David Jenkins 2, J. Logan 3. Entire colt, one year (one entry): J. Logan 1, J. T. Williams (Kelso) 2, J. A. Johnston 3. Gelding, four years and upwards (four entries): Fleming Bros. 1 and 2, J. Logan 3. Gelding, two years (two entries): J. Logan 1 and 2. Pair geldings (three entries): Fleming Bros. 1, J. Logan 2 and 3. Spring-dray horse, mare or gelding, up to 30 cwt., shown in harness (three entries): Fleming Bros. 1, J. Logan 2 and 3. Spring-dray horse, mare or gelding, up to one ton, shown in harness (two entries): J. Logan 1, Fleming Bros. 2. Best pair plough horses, in work (three entries): Fleming Bros. 1, J. Logan 2 and 3. Team of three horses, in work (two entries): J. Logan 1, Fleming Bros. 2. Four-horse team, in work, mares or geldings, three years and upwards (one entry): J. Logan 1. Spring-cart horse, mare or gelding, driven in ring (three entries): G. Patrick (Tuturau) 1, A. E. Whiteley (Knapdale) 2, J. Hoffman (Gore) 3. Best trademen’s turnout, open to delivery or order carts, driven in ring (one entry): J. Hoffman 1. Best tradesman’s motor turnout (three entries): Para Rubber Co: (Gore) 1, J. Hoffman 2, H. and JSmith Ltd. (Gore) 3. Brood mare, in foal or at foot (four entries): A. Noble (Gore) 1, Fleming Bros. 2 and 3. Pair brood mares, in foal or at foot (one entry): Fleming Bros. 1. Dry mare, four years and upwards (five entries): Fleming Bros. 1, J. A. Johnston 2 and 3. Three-year-old filly (two entries): A. Noble 1, H. Kirk 2. Pair dry mares, three years and upwards (three entries): J. A. Johnston I, Fleming Bros. 2, James Logan (Otama) 3. Two-year-old filly (six entries): J. A. Johnston 1, Fleming Bros. 2, A. Noble 3. One-year-old filly (eight entries): David Jenkins (Kelso) 1, R. S. Ness (Waikaka) 2, R. Glover (Mataura) 3. J. Logan 4.

Pair fillies or geldings, or mixed sexes, two years or under (foul entries): A. Noble 1, Fleming Bros. 2, J. Logan 3. Mare and two of her progeny, not less than one-year-old (three entries): A. Noble 1, J. A. Johnston 2, Fleming Bros. 3. ’ Group of three mares or fillies (five entries): A. Noble 1, Fleming Bros. 2, J. A. Johnson 3. Group of three colts, fillies or geldings, three years or under, by one sire (one entry): Fleming Bros. 1. J. Logan 2. Yearling colts or fillies, two-year-old colts and fillies; Clydesdale society’s silver medal (12 entries): J. A. Johnston I.' Special Classes. Best action and fastest walking heavy draught stallion (three entries): J. Logan 1, R. Lockie 2. Best action and fastest walking heavy draught mare, three years or oyer (five entries): A. Noble 1, Fleming Bros 2. Mare or filly, two years or upwards, bred in Dominion (seven entries): A. Noble 1 and 4, J. A. Johnstone 2. Fleming Bros. 3. THOROUGHBREDS. (Judge: Mr J. H. Cameron, Milton.) Champion mare: A. Oliver (Pine Bush). Entire, any age (one entry): J. R. Cochrane (Gore) 1. Mare, in foal or at foot (one entry): A. O’Kane (Gore) 1. Mare, three years or upwards (two entries): A. Oliver (Pine Bush) 1. PONIES. (Judge: Mr J. H. Cameron, Milton.) Champion saddle pony. A. R. Johnston (Waikaka Valley). Reserve champion: C. H. Williamson (Timaru).

Champion harness pony: W. J. Roberts (Clinton).

Reserve champion: C. H. Williamson. Pony stallion, 14 hands or under (two entries): J. A. Barclay, jun. (Croydon Bush) 1, A. R. Johnston (Waikaka Valley) 2. Pony Mare, 14 hands or under, in foal or at foot (seven entries): John Kirk (Gore) 1, A. R. Johnston 2, J. J. Crawford (Gore) 3.

Pony colt, filly or gelding, two years (three entries): L. Jones (Wendonß.D.) 1, Hedley Bros. (Mataura) 2, Graham Gilder (Gore) 3. Pony colt, filly or gelding, one year (three entries): J. J. Crawford (Gore) 1, Hedley Bros. 2, J. S. Howard (Gore) 3. Pony, 12| hands or under, mare or gelding (five entries): C. H. Williamson (Timaru) 1, L. Jones 2, Hedley Bros. 3. Pony, 13 hands or under (nine entries): G. Miller (Otamita) 1, L. Jones 2 and 4, A. R. Johnston 3. Pony, 131 hands or under, mare or gelding (eight entries): W. J. Roberts (Clinton) 1, G. Miller 2, Allan Duncan, jun. (Invercargill) 3, L. Jones 4. Harness pony, mare or gelding, 13 hands or under (five entries): L. Jones 1, Hedley Bros. 2. Harness pony, mare or gelding, 14 hands or under (seven entries): W. J. Roberts 1, Hedley Bros. 2, Allan Duncan 3, A. R. Johnston 4. Pony, 12 hands and under (four entries): C. H. Williamson 1, L. Jones 2, Clutha Halliday 3. Harness pony, 12 hands and under (three entries): L. Jones 2. HACKNEYS. (Judge: Mr P A. Thomson, Blenheim.) Champion saddle hackney: A. Oliver (Pine Bush). Reserve champion: Miss K. Wood (Beaumont). Champion harness horse: Miss K. Wood (Beaumont). Reserve champion: J. R. Brown (Dunedin). Hackney stallion, three years and upwards, most suitable for getting saddle horses (four entries): Todd Bros. (Mataura) 1, D. R. Mclntyre (Wendon Valley) 2. Hackney, gelding or filly, two years (three entries): Henry Martin (Gore) 1, G. W. Whittingham (Gore) 2, T. Middlemiss (Gore) 3.

Best yearling by a trotting or pacing stallion (three entries): John Noble (Gore) 1, J. J. Crawford 2, J. S. Howard tGore) 3. Hackney mare, in foal or at foot (two entries): C. G. Irwin (Mataura) 1, T Middlemiss 2. Hackney gelding or filly, three years (one entry): T. McPhail (Benio R.D.) Light hack, mare or gelding, up to 11 stone (eleven entries): A. Oliver 1, J. E. McKay, jun. (Wyndham) 2. D. R. Mclntyre (Wendon Valley) 3, W. J. Young (Wendon Valley) 4. Weight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, un to 13 stone (seven entries): Miss K. Wood (Beaumont) 1. M. Kelly (Okapua) 2. W. Telford (Balclutha) 3. G'bson Ross (Glenham) 4. Weight-carrying hack, mare or geld•■ng. un to 15 stone (five entries): Miss K.’Wood 1, J. R. Brown (Dunedin) 2, F. F. Leckie (Mokoreta) 3. Cob, 14.2 or under, mare or gelding (seven entries): A. R. Johnston 1, Miss Maude Dawson (Kennington) 2. Hedley Bros. 3. W. J. Roberts 4. Cob, 15 hands or under, mare or gelding (three entries): W. J. Young 1, W. J. Roberts 2, F. F. Leckie 3. Troopers’ horse (seven entries): Miss K. Wood 1. J. R. Brown 2, F. F. Leckie 3, IV. J. Roberts 4. Best-paced hack (12 entries): W. Hastie (Dunedin) 1, D. R. Mclntyre 2, Miss K. Wood 3, M. Kelly 4. Lady’s hack, mare or gelding (seven entries): A. Oliver 1, J. E. McKay (jun.) 2. Miss K. Wood 3, J. R. Brown 4. Lady’s hack, mare or gelding. 15 hands or under (five entries): W. J. Young 1. Miss Maude Dawson 2, T McPhail 3. Cob 15 hands or under, mare or gelding, harness (five entries): W. J. Roberts 1, Hadley Bros. 2, A. R. Johnson 3. Single harness horse, mare or gelding (seven entries): Miss K. Wood 1, J. R. Brown 2, J. E. McKay 3. M. Kelly 4. Best turnout horse, gig and harness (four entries): A. R. Johnston 1, J. R. Brown 2, M. Kelly 3. COMPETITIONS (Judges: Messrs J. H Cameron, Milton, and P. A. Thomson, Blenheim). Eastern district championship (open), over jump (15 entries): W. J. McLaren 1, J. R. Brown 2, L. Jones 3. Pony trot, for ponies 13 hands or under (four entries) • L. Jones 1 and 2. Pony trot, for ponies 14 hands or under (five entries): J. Ferguson 1, JMcDonald 2, R. Jones 3. Hunter over hurdles (12 entries): W. Hastie 1, T. V. McDonald 2, J. Langford 3. *

Hunter over hurdles, ridden by lady (9 entries): W. Hastie 1 and 3, J. RBrown 2. •

Leaping horse over high jump (five entries): W. J. McLaren 1, W. Hastie 2, F. F. Leckie 3. Polo race, boy or girl under 16 years (four entries): J. Miller 1, L. Jones 2. Polo race, open (three entries): J. Wardell 1, C. Irwin 2. Pony jump (six entries): Hedley Bros. 1, A. Olliver 2, J. Bruce 3.

PIGS (Judge: Mr John Scott, Invercargill). YORKSHIRE. Sow, 12 months and under (one entry) : W. Y. Dickie and Sons (Ferndale R.D.) 1. Sow, any age (one entry): W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. Sow, 12 months and under (three entries): E. J. Humphries (Te Tipua) 1. J. A. Fergie (Knapdale) 2. DOGS (Judge: Mr John Scott, Invercargill). Collie bitch, rough-haired (five entries): Christie Bros. 1, E. McLeod 2, J. S. Waddell (Waikaka Valley) 3. Collie dog, rough-haired (seven entries) : J. Mouat (Knapdale) 1, A. O’Kane (Gore) 2, J. S. Waddell 3. Collie bitch, smooth-haired (two entries): L. Jones 1, Christie Bros. 2. Collie dog, smooth-haired (five entries): J. Henderson (Charlton) 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, Christie Bros. 3. Beardy dog (one entry): C. G. Irwin 1. Beardy bitch (one entry): H. A. Clark (Menzies Ferry) 1. SPECIAL CALF CLASSES Large breeds; Friesian and Shorthorn (four entries): J. Christie (Tuturau) 1, A. Burgess (Tuturau) 2, J. J. Dickie (Tuturau) 3. Marked calf, any breed (one entry): J. Christie 1. JUNIOR BAKING Best home-made girdle scones (two entries): Miss M. Henderson (Gore) 1, Miss A. Henderson (Mataura) 2. Best home-made oven scones (four entries): Miss P. Melrose (East Gore) 1, Miss M. Henderson 2, Miss A. Henderson 3. Tray of cakes, cut and prepared for afternoon tea (three entries): Miss A. Henderson 1 and 3, Miss M. Henderson 2. Plate of pikelets (two entries): Miss M. Henderson 1, Miss A. Henderson 2. Shortbread (four entries): Miss M. Henderson 1, Miss A. Henderson 2, Miss D. C. Wilson 3. Sponge sandwich (five entries): Misses Joy Telfer and Ruth Cooper (Gore) 1, Misses B. Martin and M. Stark (Gore) 2, Miss D. C. Wilson 3.