PENINSULA SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 20051, 17 December 1928, Page 12

PENINSULA SHOW

SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION HIGH GLASS OF ENTRIES The .fifty-first show of the Otago Peninsula A. and P. Society was held at Fortobello on Saturday in fine weather. Thanks’to the good organisation and preparatory work of the officials, it was a very successful function. The attendance was most satisfactory, being equal to that of last year, which _ was a special occasion. In most sections, too, the .entries were largo, though the sheep section was very disappointing. Tlio judging was commenced punctually at the scheduled hour, and the judges and stewards are to be complimented ou the manner in which they performed their work. In this connection a number of the senior boys of the Portobello School acted as junior stewards, and they were most helpful in mustering the entrants. _ The experience they gained on this occasion , ill prove of great benefit to themselves and the society in later years. _ The judges, generally, were loud in the praises of the quality of the entries. Mr F. Driver, _ who judged fho draughts, was specially delighted, stating that tho horses were some of the finest ho had ever seen at any country show. Tho dry mares were particularly good, and nothing finer could he found anywhere. According to tho judge, Mr E. J. Docherty, the Peninsula is to bo congratulated on having such a high type of roadster stallion as Dcsbrough, which is by Logan Pointer, out of Lily F., travelling in the district. Sirs T. D. Dalziel’s hack Chrysler, which won the champion’s ribbon, was a very fine horse. Tho Albany Street School brass band was in attendance, and rendered selections during tho,afternoon. DRAUGHT HORSES. Judge: Mr F. Driver, Purakanni. Clydesdale Stallion, three years old or upwards.—G. MTvor 1, A. Stewart 2. Dry Mare.—R._ Henderson I, E. Y. Aitken 2, A. Braid 3. Filly, three years old.—G. W. Dick 1, A. Braid 2. Gelding, three years old or upwards. -J. Weir 1. Filly, two years old.—A. Stewart 1 and 2. Gelding, two years old.—R. G. Habcrstou 1. Colt, gelding, or filly, one-year-old— James Stewart 1. Light spring cart'horse, up to 7cwt. —M. Geary 1, A. Stewart 2, J. 0. Clearwater 3. Medium spring-cart horse, up to lOcwt. —A. Braid 1. . Heavy spring-cart horse, up to loewt—AV. Casey and Son 1, J. L. Ford 2, G. W. Dick 3. Heavy spring-van horse, up to one ton. —R. Henderson 1, hi- A • Aitken 2, J. L. Ford 3. Best pair draught horses, mares or geldings, three years old or upwards, tho property of one owner.—E. A.. Aitken 1, W. Casey and Son 2, J. L. Ford 3. * . ■ lest pair of horses most suitable lor Peninsula work, of the lOcwb anti 15cwt class, three years old or upwards, tho property of one owner—G, Yr. Dick 1, A. Braid 2. JUDGE’S COMMENTS. ! Mr Driver said that in this section, there wore some of the finest horses ho had ever seen at any country show, especially the dry mares. The mare that won first prize last year was put second on this occasion. The winning mare was an excellent animal, but tho second was a little low in condition. Tho winner would ho a hard mare to beat at any show. There were very few harness horses, but those that wore shown were quite good. The spring-carb horse entry was small, but the quality was good. Tho loewt and one ton class were also good- The championship in the female class was won by Mr R. Henderson, with a mare that,had won prizes at several shows. j-.-.; ■ HACKS. • Judge:'Mi' E. J. Docherty, Middlemarch. Roadster stallion.—John M'Kewen mare in foal or with foal at fool—JcKaretai 1, H. Hughes 2. • Foal.-a; Karetai I- • Filly, two years old.—J. S. M'CartneGelding, two years old.—J. Karctai Gentleman’s weight-carrying hack, up to 10st.—Mrs T. D. Dalziel 1, W. Wills 2. Gentleman’s -weight-carrying hack, up to list.—Miss E. Greenslade 1, Mrs M‘Kay 2, Miss Statham 3. Dog-cart horse—AV. Hastie 1, L. Haworth 2. .* Horse,' 'not. over- loi hands high, most suitable for cavalry purposes.— Mrs T. D. Dalziel 1, W. AVills 2. D. J,. Robertson 3. " ; .

Buggy horse,—John Dick 1, G. Haworth 2, J. Clearwater 3. Best turn-out i (horse, trap, and harness) .—AY. Hakio 1. n ■ Lady’s hack (open).—Mrs i. P* Dalziel 1, Miss Greenslade 2, Miss Statham 3. ' , . Lady’s hack (local horse and rider), —J. Clearwater 1. Cob, 14J hands or under.—E. Miller 1, D. Young 2. Boy’s pony, 131 hands or under.— Keith Murdoch 1, C. Carter 2, J. Somerville 3. Boy’s pony, 121 hands or under.— TV. Hastie 1, Alma Dick 2. Mrs F. J. Conn’s cup, valued at £5, to he won three times, not necessarily in succession, for the best local lady’s hack.—Mr J. Clearwater. JUDGE’S COMMENTS. According to Mr Docherty, the entries were good in most classes, and they were a very useful lot. The champion roadster stallion Desborough was of a very high class. Tho winner of the brood mare was also worthy of special mention. The list and list weight-carrying hacks were of a very high standard, and the dog-cart horse was also good, hut there was only one entry. SHORTHORNS. Judge: Mr J. Lament. Cow in ihilk—James Stewart 1 and 2. "Dry cow.—James Stewart 1 and 2. . AYRSHIRES. Judge; Mr J. Lament. Cow in milk. —J. Weir 1, J. J. Dick 2 and h.e. Heifer, two years old,, dry or in milk.—J. C. Aitken 1, J. Weir 2, E. Harwood h.c. Heifer, three years old, dry or in milk. —J. C. Aitken 1, J. Weir 2, J, J. Dick 3 and h.c. ’ Heifer, one year old.—J. J. Dick 1, J. 0. 'Aitken 2 and h.c. Cow and two of her progeny.—J. J. Dick 1 and 2. . . Cow or heifer, bred by- exhibitor.— J. Weir 1 and champion, J. C. Aitken 2 and reserve champion. Dry cow. —J. J. Dick 1 afid 2, James Weir h.c. Bull and three of his progeny.—J, J. Dick. r . „ Bull, one year old. —James Weir 1, J. J. Dick 2. Bull, two years old.—A. Braid 1. Bull, three years old and upwards.— J. C. Aitken 1 and champion, J. J. Dick 2.

JUDGE’S COAIAIENTS. The judge said that tho male champion, Air J. Aitken’s Townhoad- Sir Hector was an outstanding sire, showing strong constitution and good dairy quality. Ho is by Sir William of Inglewood, ono of tho most prepotent sires in New Zealand, and belonged to the late Air A. Gillies, of Hampden, a familiar figure in all South Island shows. The two aged bulls would hold their own in any show in Otago. The females were a fine lot, Air J, AVeir’s champion cow being a credit to him. Among tho younger classes the heifers would compare quite favourably with the best company. Taking tho Ayrshires all round, there were some outstanding animals that were a credit to the district. ALDERNEYS OR JERSEYS. Judge; Air J. R. Scott, 'Merton. Cow in milk. —J. Hellyer 1 and champion. Heifer, two years old, dry or in milk. —Airs E. Lewis 1, E. V. Aitken 2. Heifer, three years old, dry or in milk—J. Hellyer 1 and 3, C. Cross 2. Heifer, one year old.—J. Hellyer 1, C. Cross 2, Airs E. Lewis 3. Cow or heifer, bred by exhibitor.— Airs E. Lewis 1. Dry cow—J. Hellyer 1. Bull, one rear old.—A. E. Hardman 1. • HOLSTEINS OR FRIEBIANS. Judge; Air;Jr R. Scott, Alerton. Cow in milk.—J. Stewart 1. Heifer, two years old.—J. J. Dick 1, B. Harris 2. Dry cow.—J. Stewart. Bull, ono year old.—A. C. Rceco 1, H. Hughes 2, R. G. Habershon 3. Bull, two years old,—/A. H. Hall. 1 and champion, A. C. Reece 2. GENERAL OR CROSS-BRED. , Judge; Mr J. R. Scott, Alerton. Cow iu milk.—J. Hellyer ■ 1, J. Stewart 2 and .3. ... . . .. Heifer, two years old, in milk.—J. Stewart 1. , Heifer, three years old, in milk or in calf. —C. Cross 1, James Black 2 and 3. Heifer, two years old, dry—B. Harris 1. Heifer, one year old.—C. Cross 1, E. Y, Aitken 2, G. Haworth 3. Dry cow—J. Hellyer 1, F. Pitts 2, Janies Stewart 3. SPECIAL GLASS. Waitaki Dairy Company’s medals for best heifer calf reared by any boy or girl (under .fifteen years) on the Peninsula.—Sylvia Cross 1, Alabel Cross 2, Doreen Harwood 3. ' JUDGE’S COMMENTS. The judge, Air J. R. Scott, said that as far as the number of entries in tho Friesians and Cross-breds was concerned, he was disappointed, but the

quality was fairly good. The champion heifer was a very excellent animal indeed. SHEEP. LEICESTER. Judge: Mr A. Mathcwson. Ram, two-tooth. —W. >l. Lewis 1. Ram, any age.—W. J. Lewis 1. Two ewes, two-tooth.—W. J. Lewis 1 and 2, and champion. DOGS Smooth collie.—W. Dick 1, Don Bennett 2, Lloyd Hughes 3. Rough collie.—James Black 1, J. J. Dick 2. Bearded collie.—B. Harris 1, J. J. Dick 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge: Mr A. Milne. Two pounds butter, without salt, without any distinguishing mark.—Mrs R. Clark 1, Mrs G. Ryan 2. Two pounds butter, without salt, stamped oil December B.—Mrs R. Clark 1, Sirs G-.-Ryau 2. Two pounds powdered butter, stamped on December S.—Mrs K. Clark 1, Mrs G. Ryan 2. Ton pounds salted butter, loz salt to the pound, made by exhibitor.— Airs 11. Clark 1, Airs G. Ryan 2. Fancy butter, for the table.—Airs G. Ryan 1.Fancy butter, design.—Airs G. Ryan l ' AIOAIE-AIADE COOKERY. Judge : Miss C. At. Auderson, Dunedin. Four "irdlo scones.—Airs R. Dixon I, Miss J. E. Dick 2, Miss A. M. Hardman 3. Six oven scones.—Airs R. Dixon 1, Airs AV. D.Stcwart 2, Aliss J. E. Dick 3. Home-mado‘ loat (white). —Alrs'J. Cockburn 1, Mrs W. D. Stewart 2. Six pikelets.—Airs J. Polwarlh 1, Mrs R. Dixon 2, Airs J. Cockburn 3. Four plain oatmeal cakes..—Airs W. D. Stewart 1, Airs J. Polwarth 2, Airs R. Dixon 3. Six pieces shortbread—Aliss J. E. Dick 1, Airs D. Dixon 2, Airs J. Polwarth 3. Best collection of small cakes.—Airs R. Dixon 1, Miss J. E. Dixon 2, Airs J. Cockburn 3 Six date scones.—Mrs R. Dixon 1, Airs J, Cockburn 2, Airs AV. D. Stewart One sponge sandwich.—Aliss J. E. Dick 1, Airs AV. Rowlands 2, Airs AV. D. Stewart 3 Gingerbread.—Airs J. Polwarth 1, Airs AV. D. Stewart 2, Mrs R. Dixon 3. One light fruit cake.—Airs J. Polwarth I,' Airs R. Dixon 2, Airs G. Donaldsou 3. ; One dark fruit cake.*- —Mrs J. i olwarth 1, Airs R. Dixon 2, Airs AV. D. Stewart. 3. Three varieties of. pastry.—Airs J. Polwarth. 1, Aliss J. E. Dick 2, Mrs W. D, Stewart 3. Nut loaf.—Airs R. Dixon 1, Airs J. Polwarth 2, Airs. AV. D. Stewart 3. Spongo roll.—Airs AV, D. Stewart 1, Airs J. Cockburn 2, Mrs R. Dixon 3. Seed cake.—Airs J. Polwarth J, Airs R.. Dixon 2, Airs G. Donaldson 3. _ Collection of biscuits.—Airs R. Dixon 1* Mrs AA r . ; D. Stewart 2, Airs J. Polwarth 3.■ , ' JUDGE’S COMMENTS. The quality of tho exhibits in each section was of a very high standard. In The small cakes class, some stipulat tion might' have been made regarding the inclusion of cut cake with the sjnall . variety. Judging in the biscuits class would be facilitated if two separate divisions, one for plain and one for decorated biscuits, were made. ROOTS AND VEGETABLES. Judge; Air R. B. Tennant, Dunedin. Twelve early potatoes, kidney var-iety.-A. Gwyn 1, J. S. Al. Cartncy 2, J. Hellyer 3. Twelve early potatoes, round varieti—B. Harris 1, J. S. M'Cartney 2. Twelve late potatoes, any variety.— J. S. APCartncy 1, J. J. Kick 2. Best collection of vegetables—J. b. AECartney 1, B. Hams 2 » COMPETITIONS. Sheep guessing. . Comet weight, 1771b.—Air T. Atoms, Imilb. Tossing 141 b sheaf.— A. Stewart (21ft) 1, P. Souter 2. ( .... Chain stepping. Correct distance, 16ft din.—A. Gwyn (16ft 4in), 1, C. Hall, Dr APKay, and Airs Ryan (all lm ,2. ; -IT T Bcsb linrdlo jumper, open.-W. Hastie 1 and 2, H. Stuart-Jones A. . Best, hurdle jumper, local.—D. J. Robertson. t ■ ' T •, n High jump.—H. Stnart-Jones 1, D. J. Robertson 2, AV, Hastie 3. AVrcstling on horseback.—N. Mur- • dock 1, G. Ellison 2. SPECIAL PJUZES. I .Messrs Kempthorne, ■ Prosser, and Co.’s Cup, valued at £3 3s, lor most points in draught horses, to be won

twice iu succession or tlirco times at intervals.—A. Stewart. Mrs F. J. Conn’s trophy, valued nb £2 2s, lor best 14-stone hack.—-Mrs T. D. Dalzic). Mr G. AY. AValtcrs’s Cup, valued at £'s ss, for most points in all scctkms, to bo won tlirco times, not necessarily in succession (winner in 1927, Mr J. J. Dick). —Mrs R. Dixon. Air G. AV. AValtevs’a Cup, valued at £5 ss, for most points in hacks, to lie won tlireo times, not necessarily iu succession.—AV. Hastic.Messrs C. Alollcr and Sons’ silver medal, valued at £2 2s, for most points in cross-bred cattle.—Mr J. Hellyer, Mr Cross, and Mr J. Stewart (equal). Messrs Kempthorue, Prosser, and Co.’s Cup, valued at £3 3s, for_ most points in butter, to bo won twice in succession or three times at intervals (winner in 1927, .Airs G. Ryan).—Mrs G. Ryan. Messrs R. Hudson and Co.’s prize, valued at £1 Is, for the winner of second highest points iu baking.—Airs A. Polwarth. Mr AV. D. Stewart’s special trophy, 'valued at £3 3s, for the most points in home-made cookery.—Airs R. Dixon. Air J. Hellyer’s Cup, valued at £3 3s, to bo won three times, not necessarily in succession, must points in cookery.—Mrs R. Dixon. Mr D. Rutherford’s donation of £2 2s for winner of most, points in cookery.—Airs R, Dixon.