THE POULTRY SHOW.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18329, 29 July 1929, Page 7

THE POULTRY SHOW.

A NOTABLE SUCCESS. The first day success achieved at the Poultry Show in the Drill Hall ,on Fri- | day, was more than maintained on Saturday afternoon, and at the evening session, when a very large number of people availed themselves of the opportunity afforded of viewing what was undoubtedly a spectacular, if noisy, exhibition. During their stay in the hall, the exhibits had received all due attention, and even on Saturday evening their enforced captivity had failed to mar, to any extent, the beauty that was theirs. Roosters still crowed vociferously, and ducks quacked, giving the impression, to a vistior, that a farmyard had been implanted in the centre of the town. Judging on Saturday was confined to cats, children’s pets and rabbits, and the judges made their awards only after much consideration. The exhibits were more numerous and of a higher quality than at the previous show'. Again the rabbits Angora and Chinchilla mostly came in for most attention, the former •variety especially, an inovation to the show, being much admired. . Taken on a whole, the show was a pronounced success, and the Society are deserving of congratulations on the result that attended their efforts, and on the way they are doing all possible to foster an important industry. Saturday’s results were:— RABBITS. Chinchilla buck, 12 months or over —R. C. Miller, and special, John Gold, 2. Mr Miller’s exhibit was the best in the show. Chinchilla doe, 12 months or over—R. C. Miller, 1. Chinchilla buck, six months and under one year —R. C. Miller. Chinchilla doe, six months and under one year—R. C. Miller, 1. Chinchilla buck, under six months—J. Gold, 1; R. C. Miller, 2. Chinchilla doe, under 6 months—J. Gold, 1; R. C. Miller, 2. Angora buck, 12 months or over—L. Coe, 1; R. C. Miller, 2. Angora doe. 12 months or over—R. C. Miller, 1; L. Coe, 2; Angora buck, 6 months and under 12— R. C. Miller, 1; Angora doe, 6 months and under 12—R. C. Miller, 1; L. Coe, 2; Angora buck, under 6 months—R. C. Miller, 1; Angora doe, under 6 months —R. C. Miller, 1; white short-wool buck, over 12 months—Mrs C. Hanson, 1; any other variety buck—Miss P. Smith, 1. CATS AND PETS. Persian, shaded silver (male), over 1 year—P. J. Stevens, 1; Persian, blue or smoked (male), over 1 year—Mrs F. Lewis, 1 and two specials; Persian, tabby, brown, silver or grey, male, over 12 months—A. Cooksley. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Pet cat, any colour (Persian), under 12 months—Miss K. Thomson, 1; Allan Walton, 2 and 3; Frank Elliot, special; pet cat, any colour, short-haired, over 12 months—Miss N. Shute, 1; pet cat, any colour, short-haired, under 12 months—Miss P. Hayes, 1; long-haired, any other colour—Angus Miller, 1; short haired, any other colour —Angus Miller, 1; pet toy dog—Allan Walton, 1.