TOKO SHOW.

Clutha Leader, Volume XL, Issue 45, 5 December 1913, Page 6

TOKO SHOW.

The Tokoniairiro Farmers' Club was unfortunate iu again getting unpropitious weather for its summer show, for on Tuesday rain fell fairly heavily nearly all morning, and although clearing off somewhat in the afternoon th* sky was overcast aud the ground damp, deterring many from attending. Nevertheless there was a good crowd present, the "gate" amounting to £4li. All the officials, including Mr A. Seott (secretary), worked hard to make things run smoothly. The 14th Eegiment Baud played, side-showmen and cheapjacks bawled and brayed, and the meeting of old acquaintances all helped to lightly pass off the hours. Both draught and light horses made creditable shows, and in the latter there were some exceptionally good rings. The jumping eclipsed all past performances, and Master C. Wellman, of Otokia, and late of Balclutha, was given first honours, this being a popular decision. There was not much competition in cattle, but quality made up for lack of quantity. Nearly all of the sheep classes were good, being mostly true to style and shown in good condition. Mr J. W. Blair got most points in draught horses, and Mr T. H. Eussell most points in cattle, Mr \V. Grey most points in sheep, and Mrs D. Thomson mos.t points in dairy produce. Following were the successful exhibitors from Lovells Flat and Clutha districts:—

D. Tweed, third, entire draught colt or gelding, one year old. D. Bryce, first for draught filly, two years; second for best mare or filly, bred by exhibitor; first for springcart mare or gelding. G. and J. Saville, second for draught filly, two years. It. Houiiston, second for light hack mare or gelding, 15 stone; second for dogcart mare or gelding; first for ten strong-woolled crossbred hoggets. T. Lochhead, second for light hack marc or gelding, l.'S stone; first for light hack mare or geldiug, 11 stone; second for best troop horse; second for lady's hack; first for buggy mare or gelding. G. Anderson, junr., third for springcart mare or gelding. J. Wright, junr., second for springcart mare or gelding. J. and W. Paterson, first for best turnout; first for Scotch collie. P. A. Thomson, first for pony mare under 14 hands, first for pony, in harness, under 14 hands.

S. W. Moffat, first for Romney Marsh ram, four tooth or over; first for Romney Marsh ram hoggets; second for Romney Marsh ewe, any age; second for two Romney Marsh ewes; fjrst for four Romney Marsh one-shear ewes; first for two Romney Marsh' ewe hoggets. A.* Houliston, second for Romney Marsh ram hoggets; first for Romney. Marsh ewes; second for five fat crossbred sheop, freezers. A. H. Moffat, third for Romney Marsh ewe, any age; third for two Romney Marsh ewe hoggets; first for five strongwoolled crossbred hoggets; first for five fat crossbred sheep, freezers'. R. and W. E. Moffat, second for two crossbred ewes; first for five strongwoolled crossbred hoggets; first for five fat crossbred sheep. Mrs Jas. Blaikie, first for 21b fresh butter; first for 21b powdered butter. Mrs J. Craig, first and second for six oaten cakes; h.e. for six girdle sconest