TWO SUCCESSFUL

Lake County Mail, Issue 42, 24 March 1948, Page 4

TWO SUCCESSFUL

The Lake Comity A. and P. Society held their thirty-third annual show at Lake Hayes on Wednesday, March 17. The entries this year compared favourably with previous fixtures but the gate taking’s were not so high. The introduction of petrol rationing no doubt stopped many from attending this very popular event.

There was only a small entry of heavy horses but the hackney classes were very well filled, making for rings comparable with those seen at any show in Central Otago, Though the sheep sections were not numerically strong, some very good sheep were forward. Owen Gray, of Winton, won the champion prizes for the best ewe and ram in the Romney Marsh section. The first prize and champion Southdown ram was well developed and evoked favourable comment. Crossbred sheep, as a rule, were in good condition, though in some pens there was rather much 'tip on the wool, stated the judge. Having regard to the dry season, the fat sheep were better than could have been expected and competition was very keen. There was no entry of fine-woolled sheep, which was somwhat surprising for the Lake district. The'competitions brought out some very good rings, considerable interest being evinced in the pony classes. O’Connell’s Viking had to take second place to W. H. Jolly’s Sergeant Scoular in the high jump, for he baulked in his three attempts when the bar was raised to the sft lin level. The grain, roots and seeds formed a creditable display considering the very dry season. Partridge peas were especially good. Dairy produce and particularly the sundries section made an imposing display and drew forth considerable praise. Some very good samples of apples and pears were staged among the fruit classes. Bowls of asters and bunches of other flowers made a fine display in the floral classes. The organisation of the show left little to be desired, and the last of the competitions were got off up to time. Among visitors present at the show were Mr T. L. Macdonald, M.P., and Mr J, A. Roy, M.P. Both addressed showgoers over the loud speaker system and congratulated the officials and executive on the success achieved. Mr D. R. Rowe, president, also welcomed those present. Details:— HORSES Judge: W. N. Muirhead (Mosgiel). Spring Cart Horses, etc. Spring cart horse, any age, mare or gelding, up to 15cwt, no vehicle or harness—H. McLean 1, J. F. McEntyre 2. Spring cart horse, mare or gelding, up to lOcwt, no vehicle or harness—H. McLean 1, E. Johnston 2. Best pack horse, fully equipped—H. McLean 1 and 2. Thoroughbreds Dry mare or gelding, four years and upwards—A. Hamilton. Colt, gelding, or filly, one year—Ron Dagg. , ■ Hackneys Hack up to 11 stone, mare or gelding, to be shown in saddle and ridden —Miss M. Spain 1, A. Hamilton 2, Mrs G. L. Morris 3. Hack, up to 13 stone, mare or gelding, to be shown in saddle and ridden—J. G. Douglas 1, D, Aubrey 2, A. Hamilton 3. Hack, up to 15 stone, mare or gelding, to be shown in saddle and ridden —G. L. Morris 1. W. H. Jolly 2, G. L. Morris 3. Lady’s hack, any age, mare or gelding, to be shown in saddle and ridden —Miss M. Spain 1, A. Hamilton 2, J. G. Douglas 3. Gig horse, mare or gelding, to be driven —A. Morris 1. Hack, up to 11 stone, mare or gelding, to be shown in saddle and ridden; horse to be owned by resident within 20 miles of Lake Hayes, including Kingston and Greenstone Ridings of Lake County—A. Hamilton 1, Mrs G. Nelson 2. Hack up to 13 stone, mare or gelding, to be shown in saddle and ridden; horse to be owned by resident within 20 miles of Lake Hayes, including Kingston and Greenstone Ridings of Lake County—J. A. Douglas 1, A. Hamilton 2. Walking roadster—G. L. Morris 1, A. Hamilton 2, J. G. Douglas 3. Best-paced hack, walk, trot, and cantei —J. G. Douglas 1, D. Aubrey 2, W. H. Jolly 3. Best lady rider—L. Hunt 1, Miss June Cunningham 2, Miss M. M. Hyde 3. Best-turned-out hack (horse and equipment to be judged on points; horse and equipment to be owned for three months prior to date of show by residents within a radius of 20 miles from Lake Hayes, including Kingston and Greenstone Ridings of Lake County—Mrs Betsy H. Ensor 1, fir J. L. Small 2. Champion hack —Miss M. Spain. Champion pony—E. Stevenson. Most points in high jump—W. Jolly. Best rider in special event—R. A. Aubrey. Most points in sheep section—K. Haggitt. Sir R. A, Anderson Cup for winner of leaning horse over flights—D. O’Connell. Most points in sundries section—Mrs W. Liddicoat. Best lady rider over flights—Miss M. M. Hyde. COMPETITIONS Judge: W. N. Muirhead, Mosgiel Pony, over 13.2 and up to 14.2, to be ridden—E. Stevenson 1, Ron Dagg 2. Pony, over 12.2 and up to 13.2, to be ridden—Ron Dagg 1, M. Lonsdale 2. Pony, up to 12.2, to be ridden —A.- Hamilton 1, W. Davidson 2. Pony, up to 14.2, to be driven—E. Stevenson 1. 1 Pony, up to 14.2 E. Stevenson 1, Ron Dagg 2, W. Dagg 3. Best turned-out pony, rider and gear. Pony up to 14.2 E. Stevenson 1, J. L. Small (ridden by B. Cochrane) 2. Pony trot, ponies to be ridden by boy or girl 15 years or under —M. Allan 1, H. Summers 2, R. Dagg 3. Pony jumping, ponies to be ridden by boys or girls 15 years or under—P. W. Mcßride. R. McDonald. Best rider, boys and girls, 13-15 years— Ron Dagg 1, M. Lonsdale 2 Best rider, boys and girls under 13 years —W. Davidson 1, B. Cochrane 2. Maiden Flights. ! Open to horse never won first prize in any jumping competition—P. W. Mcßride 1, D. Aubrey 2. G. L. Morris 3. Leaping horse, over flights of hurdles, three trials—D. O’Connell (Viking) 1, D. Aubrey (Tui) 2, W. H. Jolly (Sergeant Scouler) 3.

Best lady rider over flights of hurdles — Miss M. M. Hyde 1, Miss N. Kerr 2. High Jump (carries R. M. Paterson Cup)—W. Jolly 1, D. O’Connell 2, P. W. Mcßride 3. Best local rider over flights. Riders must be residents of Lake County for a period of three months prior to show —Mrs Ensor 1, R. Aubrey 2. Polo race—W. Dagg 1, R. Dagg 2. Sheaf throwing—T. Shaw 1, W. Shaw 2. Musical chairs—W. Dagg L Bag sewing—R. Gordon and A. McEntyre (equal) 1, A. S. Robins 2 Sheep guessing—(3641b) W. J. Shaw (Arrowtown) 1, R. A. Wilkinson (Clyde) SHEEP Judge; A. S. Murray, Mosgiel Romney Marsh Ram, two-shear and upwards—Owen Gray 1 (also champion), Owen Gray 2. Flock ram, any age, owned within 20 miles radius of Lake Hayes—K. Haggitt 1, K. Haggitt 2. Ram, one-shear —Owen Gray. Two rams, one-shear —Owen Gray. Two ram lambs —Owen Gray. Two ewes, over 20 months —Owen Gray 1 (also champion). One ewe, one-shear —Owen Gray. Two ewes, one-shear —Owen Gray. Two ewe lambs —Owen Gray. Southdown Ram, two years and upwards—J. G. Douglas 1, also champion, G. Diack 2, A. Diack S. , „ - „„ r . o Ram, one-shear —B. Jones 1, R- Jones ~- Crossbreds (Strong Wool) Flock Sheep Only Two ewes— K. Haggitt 1, O. Gray ,and J. G. Douglas 3 (equal). Two two-tooth ewes—O. Gray 1, J- G. Douglas 2, K Haggitt 3. Two lambs—O. Gray 1, J- G. Douglas 2, K. Haggitt 3. Ciossbreds (Fine Wool) Flock Sheep Only Two ewes—W. M. Gordon and Sons 1, K. Haggitt 2, Owen Gray 3. Two tw'o-tooth ewes—J. G. Douglas l and 2, Owen Gray 3. Two lambs —Wm. Gordon and Sons. Two wethers —Wm. Gordon and Sons 1. Fat Sheep Two fat wethers, any age, butchers' weights—Wm. Gordon and Sons 1, J- G. Douglas 2. Two fat wethers, any age, freezers, live weights not to exceed 1401b —J. F. McEntyre 1, T. M. Houston 2. Two fat ewes, any age, butchers’ weights. Three entries —K. Haggitt 1, C. R. Gordon 2, J. G. Douglas 3. Two fat ewes, not less than six-tooth, freezers, live weight not to exceed 1401b. One entry—K. Haggitt. Three fat lambs, live weight to exceed 821b. Three entries—J. F. McEntyre 1, J. G. Douglas 2, K. Haggitt 3. Three fat lambs suitable for freezing, live weight not to exceed 821b, Downs and Black Face excluded. Two entries — T: M. Houston 1, K. Haggitt 2. Three fat lambs, Down and Black Face, suitable for freezing, live weight not to exceed 821b, Five entries—K. Haggitt 1 and 2, C. R. Gordon 3.

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grain, seeds and roots Judge: Mr P. Gow (Alexandra) Seeds Cross 7- Two entries—J. Miller 1, W. H. Thomson 2. Onward Cartons—O. W. Greenslade 1. Carton oats. Three entries—W. H. Thompson 1, J- Miller, R. and C. M. Collingwood 3. Halt-bushel Dun cats. One entry—R. and C. M. Collingwood. Barley, any variety. Six entries —W. H. Thompson 1, J. Miller 2, W. H. Thompson 3. Partridge peas. Seven entries—W. H. Thompson 1, A. H. Mcßridger 2, J. Miller 3Garden peas, any variety. Six entries — J. Miller 1, R. and C. M. Collingwood 2,. A. S. Robins 3. Prussian blue peas. Four entries—W. H. Thompson 1, J. Miller 2. White clover. Four entries—W. H. Thompson 1, J. Allen 2, J. Miller 3. Montgomery clover—O. W. Greenslade 1. Ryegrass. Three entries —W. H. Thompson 1, W. A. McLean 2, J. Miller 3. Turnip seed, white flesh. Two entries —W. H. Thompson 1, J. Miller 2. Turnip seed, swede. Two entries—J. Miller 1, J. Allen 2, W. H. Thompson 3. Cocksfoot. One entry—J. Allen. Timothy. Three entries—Rowe and Patterson 1, J. Allen 2. Roots Epicure potatoes. One entry—A. S. Robins 2 (no first). King Edward potatoes. Eight entries— J. Houston 1, A. S. Robins 2, B. Jones 3. Arran Chief potatoes. One entry—A. S. Robins 1 and 2. Any other variety potatoes. Three entries —A. S. Robins 1, J. Allen 2, J. Young 3. Field carrots, red. Four entries —J. Hansen 1, P. Hansen 2. A. Johnston 3. Collection of vegetables. 12 varieties — A. S. Robins 1, J. Young 2. DOGS (Judged in Ring) Judge: Mr C. R. Scott Rough beardy dog or slut. One entry— Heather Summers 1, A. McLean 2. Rough-coated Collie, dog or slut—A. McLean 2 (no first). Smooth-coated Collie, dog or slut —A. S. Robins 1, A. Diack 2, A. S. Robins 3. Best sporting dog or slut shown. Two entries—H. Summers 1, A. Hamilton 2. Champion card awarded to best dog or slut at show I—Mr 1 —Mr A. S. Robins with smooth-coated Collie. FRUIT Judge: Mr John Dalrymple Cox’s Orange apples—Mrs J. S. BrownI, D. Paterson 2, J. Young 3. Delicious apples—A. Grant 1, J. Young 2, A. Grant 3. Sturmer apples. One entry—Mrs J. S. Brown 1, D. Paterson 2. Collection of apples, open to Lake County growers only—E. A. Johnston 1„ D, Paterson 2, J. S. Brown 3. Cooking pears—Coronet Peak 1, E. Johnston 2, J. S. Brown 3. Tomatoes, outdoor, open to Lake County growers only. Six entries —P. Hansen 1, E. A. Johnston 2. FLOWERS Tnree roses, varieties —Mrs D, Paterson 1, Mrs A. W. Scott 2, Miss P. Hansen Three asters, varieties—Miss Grant 1, Miss J. Hansen 2, Mrs P. Anderson 3. Bowl of asters—Miss Grant 1, Miss J. Hansen 2, Mrs D. Pattison 3. Best arranged bouquet of flowers—Mrs A. W. Scott 1, Miss V. Hansen 2, Miss Gailie Collingwood 3. Bunch of cut flowers, varieties —Mrs R. Anderson 1, Mrs A. Reid 2, Mrs A. W. Scott 3. Bunch of cut flowers, varieties, school girls—Miss C. Grant 1, Miss E. Jones 2, Miss R. Collingwood 3. Collection of sweet peas—Miss F. Hansen.