WINTER SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19347, 29 June 1925, Page 8

WINTER SHOW

KENNEL CLUB’S PARADE A DAY IN THE RAIN On Saturday the promoters of the Winter Show were again unfortunate in not enjoying propitious weather conditions. The grounds were sodden, so much so that the one spectacular event of the day—the pony jumping competition—had to be abandoned. The dog parade, however, provided no small degree of interest. The parade was witnessed by a large crowd of non-exhibi-tors. The collie sections provided quite a number of classic canines. Miss M. Elliot’s Scotch Laddie, which annexed the first prize in the rough coated Collie division, for pups under six months, attracted more than ordinary interest. The exhibit is an excellent -ype of pup, and will no doubt be ncard of again in further competitions. From an athletic point of view, the staging of the harriers’ race, which was competed for by local teams and Wellington, was a big success. The Wanganui A team, with 14 points, cam.first, with the Hutt Harrier Club (22 paints) and the Wanganui B (26 points), second and third respectively. The race was closely contested, the competition practically resolving itself into pack work, so close were the tcama together. Gibbons (Wanganui a) the first man home. The point of coin mcncement was the Racecourse, whiK the distance, a matter of four miles, was coursed through the streets uf Gonville, finishing at the Racecourse Gibbons was closely followed by Newton (Hutt), who in the last stages of the run put on a spurt, finishing some’ 10 yards behind the winner. The balance of the field was not very far in the rear. The Wanganui A team thus won the championship blue ribbon pre sented by the show committee. Despite the unpleasant weather conditions, there was a good attendance of the general public. The side-shows and trade departments did fair bus. ncss throughout the day and evening, while the round-about commanded excellent patronage. With regard to the amateur judging in the poultry section, it is understood that the judging in point of merit was of an excellent standard. The result will be made known when the show committee meets.

Considerable disappointment was felt by the large number of poultry fanciers who visited the grounds on Saturday afternoon and evening intent on viewing the exhibits in this section. The bird* were not there, however, and in explan ation of this fact an official informed a “Chronicle” representative that at exhibits represented districts beyond Wanganui, and even as far away gs Auckland, it would have been hardly politic to hold the birds over the. week end. Had the exhibits been detained till Saturday it would not have been to their physical interest. dog parade. Following arc the results of the Wanganui Kennel Club’s Dog Parade;— Irish Terrier dog (open).—A. Bartlett’s Paddy 1. Samoycde dog (open) —R. Harrison’s Snowy 1. Rough-coated Collie dog ( puppy un der 6 months) —Miss M. Elliot’s Scotch Laddie 1. Open Class: W. Hessall’s Shetland Roy 1. Hough-coated Collie bitch (puppy under six months). —-W. Hessall’s Heather Lass 1. Open: S. Annabell’s Mosgiel Floss 1. Cocker Spaniel, block (dog).—T. A. Askew’s Maitai Ace 1.

Cocker Spaniel, black (biitch), open class.—T. A. Askew’s Maitai Atu 1.

Cocker Spaniel, 0.T.8. (bitch) puppy under six months. —J. C. Bray’s Misty L Bulldogs (open)—H. Linyard’s Khaki King 1. In the open classes for dog, bitch and puppy under six months, Mr Hodge's exhibits claimed the three first prizes.

Smooth Fox Terrier dog (puppy under six months). —J. Marwick’s Jock I. Wire-haired Fox Terrier (dog), open class. —H. Muir’s Maidstone Mack 1.

Pointers (dog, puppy, under twelve months) —J. Boyd’s Spotswood Brown I. Open class: J. Boyd’s Nigger Brown 1.

English Setters (dog), open class. —- R. E. Adams’ Brackleigh Sport 1.

Greyhounds (dog), open class. —"A Clarke’s Sea Prince 1. Brace class: W. Clarke’s Blue Blaze and Sea Prince 1

Best sporting dog.—F. A. Askew’s Maitai Ace 1. This entry also was adjudged the best dog or bitch in the show, while W. Hassell’s Heather Lass was pronounced the best bitch in the show. JUDGE’S NOTES. The judge of the dog parade, Mr P. G. Smith, comments un the parade as below; The weather was responsible for the absence of several owners and their dog*, although during the afternoon there was actually no rain to mar the proceedings. The parade was confined to the larger breeds, owing to the separate exhibition of toy dogs at the Winter Show. Of the dogs paraded, although limited in number, the quality was good and in every breed there were typical specimens. The Samoyede or iLsqulmaux could be shown, with access in any company. Rough-coated Collies were conspicuously good, aud Mr Hassell’s brace were successful in good company. The young bitch was awarded special for best non-sporting dog or bitch of any breed. One only wire-haired Fox Terrier came forward, and although not presented in exhioition form, was a very good dog. ihe Irish Setter was put down in good, hard working condition, such as should obtain in June with setters of any variety. The English Setter is full of quality and should develop into a nice dog, although a little plain in head and lacking in bone at present. The greyhounds were a brace of useful looking animals in good working trim. These were awarded special for best brace of sporting dogs. The Cocker Spaniels contained the winner for best of any breed in the show in Matai Acc. This black Cocxer hila developed into a very pleas ing specimen, and has justified my opinion of him as a puppy in November lust. Pointers were shown in nice condition and although possessing that very prevalent weakness of light coloured eyes, are both otherwise soun 1 dogs. In bulldogs, the winner is very aged, and is not so good in head as the second dog, which was penalised for an apparently defective foot. The groat Danes from the showman’s tent, were paraded and are, I should say, very

typical of the breed, for one has not had the opportunity of studying many of this variety in New Zealand during the past 20 years. Altogether, it was pleasant to witness such a classy lot of dogs.