PEOPLE’S DAY AT SUMMER SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26629, 27 November 1947, Page 6

PEOPLE’S DAY AT SUMMER SHOW

CATTLE i JERSEYS

ENTERTAINING PROGRAMME

Popular . Rendezvous for • Thousands .

Fine weather made the sixty-sixth annual metropolitan show of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society a genuine summer, show. Tahuna Park was the rendezvous for thousands of people from the town and the country yesterday, and by the time shops and offices had closed to permit their staffs to attend the show, a crowd estimated at at least 12,000 was thronging the ground. Trams were packed to the platforms, while traffic officers had a busy and dusty directing hundreds of cars into the parking places.

The rrforning was warm but overcast, but fears that a change to a southerly wind would bring rain later in the day were dispelled when the sun broke through just, when the spectacular grand parade was in progress. There was plenty to see, for representatives of the province’s best stock were in the pens, an entertaining programme of field events had been arranged, and side-show alley was offering a garish selection of oddities and amusements.

The judging was completed in good time, and the marshals had the grand parade moving out around the ring at the scheduled hour. The noteworthy entry in the Clydesdale classes, to- . gether with the man# contestants in the light horse and pony classes, ensured that the parade would be well worth seeing, the entries being well turned out.

The Mayor, Mr Cameron, spoke briefly over the ever-active public ad- . dress system after the parade, congratulating the society on the excellent display and wishing it every success in its activities. Mr Cameron was accompanied by Captain M.. B. Laing, C.8.E., R.N., of H.KS. Bellona. A baseball match between two of the town’s leading teams was the feature of the carnival in the evening. SHEEP CORRIEDALES The Bushey Park Estate maintained its usual high standard in the Corriedale section, commented the judge, Mr H. B. Mclndoe. of Gore. The entries were not as large as usual, which was regrettable in view of the demand for fine wools. The champion ram was found in the age class and the reserve champion in the under 30 months class. The latter had very superior quality wool. Results: — Ram, over 30 months. Three entries— Bushey Park Estate (Palmefston) 1,2 and Ram, over 18 months and under 30 months. Three entries—Bushey Park Estate 1,2 and 3. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries — Bushey Park Estate 1 and 2. Twc Rams, under 18 months. One entry—Bushey Park Estate 1. Shorn Ram. .under 18 months, shorn since August 20. Two entries—Bushey Park Estate 1 and 2 Champion and Reserve Champion Rams —Bushey Park Estate. RYELANDS There was a limited entry in this class, and Mr C. G. A. Wray, of Milton, was the only prize-winner. Results:— Ram, over 30 months—C. G. A. Wray 1. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months—C. G. A. Wray 1. Ram, under 18 months—C. G. A. Wray 3. Shorn Ram, under 18 months—C. G. A. Wray 1. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot—C. G. A. Wray 1. Ewe, under 18 months—C. G. A. Wray 2. Shorn Ewe, under 18 months—C. G. A. Wray 1. SOUTHDOWNS Three competitors shared the awards in the Southdown section, which was sparsely filled. D. B. Craighead (Middlemarch) won the Southdown Society’s medal for the best ram under 18 months. Results:— Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. Two entries—R. G. Cullen (Milton) 1, R. A. Stevenson (East Taieri) 2. Ram, under 18 months. Three entries— D. B. Craighead (Middlemarch) 1, R. A. Stevenson 2, R. G. Cullen 3. Shorn Ram, under 18 months, shorn since August 20. Four entries—R. A. Stevenson 1, R. G. Cullen 2. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry—R. G. Cullen 1. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry— R. G. Cullen, 1. Ewe, under 18 months. Two entries— D. B. Craighead 1, R. G. Cullen 2. Two ewes, under 18 months. One entry —R. G. Cullen 1. Shorn Ewe, under 18 months, shorn since August 20. Three entries —R. A. Stevenson 1, R. G. Cullen 2. Natural Conditions Ram, above 18 months. One entry—R. A. Stevenson 1. Ram, under 18 months. Two entries— R. G. Cullen 1. Ewe, above 18 months, with lamb at foot. One entry—R. A. Stevenson 1. Ewe, under 18 months. One entry—R. A. Stevenson 1. DORSET HORNS The Dorset Hdrn was another of the lightly filled sections, T. Lowery (Milton) being the lone entrant. Results : Ram, above 30 months. One entry—T Lowery (Milton) 1. Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months with lamb at foot. One entry— T Lowery 1. Ewe, under 18 months. One entry—T Lowery 1. Two Ewes, under 18 months. One entry —T. Lowery 1. Champion Ram—T. Lowery. * Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe— T. Lowery. ROMNEY MARSH An Invercargill breeder, J. Gibson Smith, had two successful entries in the Romney Marsh section. The, natural conditions classes provided the best sheep. A. Murray, a well-known Taieri competitor, penned some of the best sheep in the shew and was rewarded with two championships and two reserve championships. The champions were true to type, with heavy wearing wool and fit for any show ring. ■ Ram, over 30 months. One entry—John Miller and Sons (Maungatua) 1. Ram above 18 months and under 30 months. One entry—John Miller and Son ® Shorn Ram. under 18 months, shorn since August 20. Five entries —J. Gibson Smith (Invercargill) 1, J. F. Soper (Wingatui) 2. John Miller and Sons 3

Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot. One entry—John Miller and Sons 1. Ewe, under 18 months. Four entries— J. Gibson Smith 1 and 2, John Miller and Sons 3. Two Ewes, under 18 months. Two entries—John Miller and Sons 1, J. Gibson Smith 2. Shorn Ewe, under 18 months, shorn since August 20. Two entries—J. F. Soper (Wingatui) 1, J. Gibson Smith 2. Natural Conditions Ram, above 30 months. Six entries— A. Murray (Mosgiel) 1,2 and 3. Ram, above 18 months and under 30 months. Four entries—A. Murray J. and 2, J. F. Murray (Mosgiel) 3. Ewe, above 30 months, with lamb at foot. Two entries —A. Murray 1, John Miller and Son 2. , Ewe, above 18 months and under 30 months, with lamb at foot. Four entries— A. Murray 1 and 3, J. F. Murray 2. Ewe, under 18 months. Nine entries—J. Gibson Smith 1 and 3, John Miller and Son 2. Champion and Reserve Champion Ram— A. Murray. Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe —A. Murray. BORDER LEICESTERS The judge, Mr P. Campbell (Wyndham) commented that competition in this section was very fair. The champion ram exhibited by Mr P. J. Callaghan (Palmerston), was a good sheep, closely followed by the reserve champion, shown by the same owner. There was strong competition among the ewe hoggets, in which some very nice wooiied sheep were shown. Mr P. J. Callaghan exhibited the champion ewe and the reserve champion was shown by the estate of J. W. Blair. Generally speaking, the quality of the exhibits was fully up to those of previous years. Results:— Results:— Ram, over 30 months One entry—P. J. Callaghan (Palmerston) 1 and champion. Ram, 18 months to 30 months. Two entries—P. J. Callughan 1 and reserve champion, John Miller and 3on (Maungatua) 2. Shorn ram, under 18 months—John Miller and Son 1 and 2, estate J. W. Blair (Outram) 3. Four entries. Shorn ram, under 18 months. Four entries—John Miller and Son 1 and 2, estate J W. Blair (Outram) 3. Ewe, over 30 months, with lamb. Two entries—Estate J. W. Blair and reserve champion, John Miller and Son 2. Ewe, 18 months to 30 months, with lamb. Three entries—P. J. Callaghan 1 and champion, John Miller and Son 2 and Ewe, under 18 months. Three entries— John Miller and Son 1, P. J. Callaghan 2, estate J. W. Blair 3. Two ewes, under 18 months. Two en-entries—John-Miller and Son 1, estate J. W. Blair 2. Shorn ewe, under 18 months. Two entries—John Miller and Son 1 and 2. Natural Conditions ' Ram, above 18 months. Two entries— John Miller and Son 1. Ram, under 18 months. One entry— Estate J. W. Blair 1. Ewe, over 18 months, with lamb. Two entries—Estate J. W. Blair 1, John Miller and Son 2. , , Ewe. under 18 months. Four entries— Estate J. W. Blair 1 and 2. P. J. Callaghan 3. FAT SHEEP Poor pairing marred some of the group classes in the fat sheep section which was also lightly patronised, only two exhibitors having sheep penned. Results:— * . Three Shorn Longwool or Longwool Crossbred Wethers, any weight. Two entries—D. B. Craighead (Middlemarch) 1 an Three Shorn Down or Crossbred'Down Wethers, any weight. Two entries—D. B Craighead 1 and 2. Three Fat Lambs, Down cross, any weight. One entry—J. B. Hellyer (Macar.drew Bay) 1. . . Three Fat Lambs, any breed or cross, any weight, bred by exhibitor. One entry—J. Hellyer 1. Three Fat Lambs, down cross, most suitable for freezing. One entry J. Hellyer 1.

FANCIERS’ CLUB

SUCCESSFUL SHOW HIGH STANDARD OF ENTRIES A total of 74 dogs was entered in approximately 400 classes at the third annual show of the Dunedin Fanciers Club which was held in conjunction with the Metropolitan Summer Show. The champion dog in the show was Mrs G. Phillips's Pomeranian, Loehleven GOia Premium, which the judge, Mr T. V. Cooke, of Timaru, considered to be an outstanding entrant. The show was capably managed by the committee and the ring was well fed with entrants throughout the judging, which occupied over six hours. The number of entries showed an increase on those of last year when 67 dogs were entered for 335 classes. The best class of entries was among the cocker spaniels, where the special prize for the best dog, other than mack, was won by Mr J. Dawson with Sympathy of Norglen. The judge said that some of the cockers were a little coarse and needed more preparation, but that, in general, the standard was good. There was not a large entry in in e terrier events, but those on show were good specimens. The best wire-haired terrier was Miss B. Scott’s Truwyre Tricks, and the best smooth terrier, Mr A. B. Fraser's Riversdale Ruru. Other special awards wereßest toy dog: Mrs Phillips’s Loehleven Gold Premium. Best non-sporting: Miss L. Greig’s Alsatian, Vant Garde of Chmgforrf; Best Golden retriever: Mr W, S. Scott’s Flash of Kaikorai. Best Scottie: Mrs R. D. King's Glen Kirrie Angus.

HORSES HARNESS AND HACKNEY The champion harness horse, Mr C. S. Elms’s Adorian, stood out in this section, commented the judge, Mr M. F. Maze. There were big entries but a number of the horses were lacking in manners, he added. It appeared that there were some good horses coming on in this section. Results:— Hack, under 15 hands, undocked—J. L. Robertson’s (Outram) Fiona 1, J. J. Dick's (Macandrew Bay) Lady Dawn 2, W. and F. Gorton’s (Dunedin) Miss Muffett 3. Hunter, any weight—E. H. Aubrey’s (Oamaru) Granite 1 and champion saddle horse, Fraser Blackie’s (Mosgiel) Quiver 2, W. and F. Gorton’s (Dunedin) Sally Mine’ 3. Best harness horse, under 15 hands—C. S. Elms’s (Timaru) Pegasus 1, F. and N. Walker’s (Outram) Modern Maid 2, Miss Monro (Oamaru) 3. Best harness horse. 15 hahds and over— C. S. Elms’s (Timaru) Adorian 1 and champion harness horse. Hack, mare or gelding, adapted for Mounted Rifle Corps—E. H. Aubrey's (Oamaru) Granite 1, Miss K. Woods’s (Beaumont) Gaiety 2, J. B. Fogo's (Mosgiel) Necal 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to list—N. and J. Green's (Abbotsford) Peter 1, J. Simon's (Dunedin) Chum 2, Miss K. Woods’s (Beaumont) Beau Mont 3. Hack, mare or geiding, up to 13st—Miss K. Woods’s (Beaumont) Gaiety 1, J. B. Fogo’s (Mosgiel) Necal 2, J. S. McKay (Dunedin) 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to 15st —E. H. Aubrey’s fOamaru) Granite 1, J. P. Innes’s (Dunedin) Donald 2, J. H. Smellie’s (Abbotsford) Gentleman Jim 3. Lady’s Hack, 15 hands and over—N. and J. Green’s (Abbotsford) Peter 1, J. Simon’s (Dunedin) Chum 2, Miss K. Woods’s (Beaumont) Beau Mont 3. Lady’s Hack, under 15 hands—J. ■ L. Robertson’s (Outram) Fiona 1, Miss A. Grater’s (Oamaru) Misty 2, W. and F. Gorton’s (Dunedin) Miss Muffett 3. Best Paced Hack—E. H. Aubrey’s (Oamaru) Granite 1, N. and J. Green’s (Abbotsford) Peter 2, A. R. Finlayson’s (Dunedin) Royal Star 3. Hack, under 15 hands, docked—Miss N Landreth’s (Highcliff) Rajah 1, D. Holland’s (Waikouaiti) Black Beauty 2, N. and J. Green’s (Abbotsford) Maudeen 3. BREEDING CYDESDALES The display of Clydesdale breeding horses was one of the features of the show, the entries being good and the general standard high. The judge, Mt T. G. Reid, of Totara, said that he considered the section to be one of the best he had seen. The dry mares were particularly outstanding and there were a number of fine fillies entered. Results:— Entire horse, four years or over—John Young’s (Allanton) Eclipse 1. Colt, two years—Andrew Carruthers’s (Middlemarch) Sunlight 1 and champion colt, R. Jury’s (Maungatua) Henley Nelson 2. Colt, yearling—John Young’s Montgomery 1 and reserve champion colt. Mare in foal—C. T. McCallum (Flag Swamp) 1 and 2. Dry mares, four years or over—Andrew Carruthers's Netherton Lucinda 1 and champion mare, Allison Brothers’ (Clarksville) Springfield Anna 2 and reserve champion, C. T. McCallum’s Land Girl 3. Filly, three vears —G. Masters and Sons (Hillend) 1 and 2. Filly, two years—John Young’s Gaiety 1, G. Masters and Sons 2, C. T. McCallum’s Bathfarm Jean 3. ... Filly, yearling—Andrew Carruthers s Salome 1 and special award. Allison Brothers’ Gowan Bank 2, C. T. McCallum s Queen of Bath 3. Pair of mares, three years or over—Allison Brothers 1, C. T. McCallum 2, G. Masters and Sons 3. Mare with two progeny—John Young (Allanton) 1. Best group of three fillies, three years or under—G. Masters and Sons 1. C. T. McCallum 2. . PONIES There were large entries in this section, which, according to the judge, would be hard to beat anywhere. The ponies were

There were fair entries in the. Jersey section, and the group classes were of excellent quality. Three-year-old cows were not up to standard. The judge, Mr T. M. Fleming (Rangiora) stated that there was very little difference between the champion and reserve champion bulls, and that this decision must have been one of the closest of the day. Results:— * Cow in milk, four years or over. Five entries—J. Hellyer (Macandrew Bay) 1, Portis Brothers (Airedale) 2, W. F. Moore (Mahenoj 3. Cow or Heifer, dry, three years or over. Four entries—J. Hellyer 1,2, and 3. Heifer in milk, three years. Five entries —J. Hellyer 1,2, and 3. Heifer in milk or dry, two years. Three entries—Portis Brothers 1, W. F. Moore 2. Heifer, one year. Six entries—Portis Brothers 1 and 2, W. F. Moore 2. Cow and two of her progeny. One entry —W. F. Moore 1. Bull, three years or over. Two entries — Portis Brothers 1, M. and R. Cleaver (Milton) 2. Bull, two years. Two entries—W. F. Moore 1, J. Hellyer 2. Bull, one year. Three entries—Portis Brothers 1, J. Hellyer 2 and 3. Bull and three females, any age. Five entries—Portis Brothers 1. J. Hellyer 2 and 3. Champion bull—Portis Brothers. Reserve champion bull—M. and R. Cleaver. Champion cow—J, Hellyer. Reserve champion cow—Portis Brothers. MILKING SHORTHORNS There were limited entries in this section, the special prizes being divided between Mr R. F. Buzan, of Enfield, and Mr J. C. Stewart. Results:— Cow in milk, four years o r over—R. F. Buzan 1. The only entry. Heifer in milk, three years—R. F. Buzan 1. The only entry. Heifer, two year—J. C. Ste Wart (Sandymount) Kaarimui Sara 1, R. F. Buzan 2. The only entries. Heifer, one year—R. F. Buzan 1. The only entry. Bull, three years or over—R. F. Buzan. The only entry. Bull, one year—R. F. Buzan 1. The only entry. , Bull and three females—R. F. Buzan 1. The only entry. Special Prize, Cow over three years— R. F. Buzan. Best three-year-old Heifer In milk—R. F. Buzan. Best two-year-old Heifer, In milk—J. C. Stewart. FRIESIANS The principal prize-winners were W. Y. Dickie and Sons (Mataura) and Mr James Marshall, of Kaitangata. The standard was considered good by the judge, Mr J. W. Rainey, of Kaiapoi. Results:— Cow, in milk, four years or over. Four entries—J. Marshall’s (Kaitangata) Craigialinn Quality 9th 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons’ (Mataura) Lelburne Royalette posh 2, and Glenstuart Cherry 3. Heifer in milk, three years old. Three entries—J. Marshall's (Clutha) S. M Hazel I, W. Y. Dickie and Sons’ Lelburne Nancy Domino 2. Cow or heifer , three years or over, dry. Two entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, J. Marshall 2. Heifer, two years, in milk. Three entries —J. Marshall 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2. Heifer, two years old, dry. Two entries— W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, J. Marshall 2. Heifer, one year. Four entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, J. Marshall 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 3. Heifer Calf. Two entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. , „ Cow and two progeny. One entry—W. Y. Dickie and Sons I. Bull, two years old. Two entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. „ Bull, one year old. Four entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1 S. E. Herbert (Highcliff) 2. , „ Yearling bull and two heifers. One entry—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. Senior Group. Two entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. J. Marshall 2.

VISITORS TO THE SUMMER SHOW

well turned out and, in general, well ridden. The judge was Mr G. Aitchison, of Hampden. Results: — Pony, mare or gelding, not over 14.2 hands in harness—C. S. Elms’s (Timaru) Solitaire 1, Allison Brothers (Clarksville) 2, A. Fox’s (Dunedin) Betty 3. Pony, mare or gelding, not over 13.2 hands, in harness—C. S. Elms’s (Timaru) Kismet 1, Fraser Blackie’s (Mosgiel) Spitfire 2, A. Fox’s (Dunedin) Gaiety 3. Pony, mare or gelding, ridden—Allison Brothers (Clarksville) 1, Miss E. M. Grant’s (Timaru) Jazz 2, Miss Angela Grater s (Oamaru) Misty 3. Pony, mare or gelding, under 13.2 hands ridden—Miss B. Tatham’s (Oteramika) Merry Miss 1. D. Herbert’s (Highcliff) Courage 2, B. Collins’s (Palmerston) Danny Boy 3. ~, Pony, mare or gelding, not over 12.2 hands, ridden—P. O’Connell’s (Dunedin) Betty Boop 1, A. Fox’s (Dunedin) Gaiety 2, T. K. S. Sidey’s (Dunedin) Miss Murphy 3 Pony, mare or gelding, not .over 11.2 hands, ridden—T. Fox’s (Dunedin) Tui 1, Miss B. Tatham’s (Oteramika) All Black 2, K. Lloyd’s (Dunedin) Winky 3. Pony, stallion, under 14.2 hands—F. and N. Walker’s (Outram) Adorlan AI 1, T. K S. Sidey’s (Dunedin) Golden Major 2. __ Pony, in foal or with foal at foot—S. Walker’s (Concord) Tiny 1, T. K. S. Sidey s (Dunedin) Jean 2, T. K. S. Sidey’s Belle 3. Pony, two years or under—D. Dyer (Dunedin) 1, Mrs A. Robertson’s (Dunedin) Silver Thread 2, Mrs A. Robertsons Zane G Best 3 Turnout—Miss B. Tatham’s (Oteramika) All Black 1, T. Fox’s (Dunedin) Tui 2. Best Bov Rider under 14—J. D. Pankhurst’s (Wingatui) Black Beauty 1, T. Fox s (Dunedin) Tiii 2, J. S. McKay (Dunedin) 3 ' Best Girl Rider, under 14—Miss Diane Curtis (Patearoa) 1, Miss Ruth Russell (Dunedin) 2, Miss E. Coutts’s (Orangapai) Sheila'3. DRAUGHT WORKING HORSES The three-year-old geldings entered in this section were described as outstanding by the judge, Mr R. Tisdall, of Middlemarch. The aged horses were well up to standard, and the spring-van horses were also of good quality. There was a poor response in the way of entries in the trade horse classes. Results:— Gelding, tfiree years old—Clark Brothers (Milton) Duke 1. The only entry. Gelding, four years or over—Allison Brothers (Clarkesville) 1 and 2. The only entries. „ , _ Two Geldings, three years or over— Allison Brothers 1. The only entry. Town Carrier’s Horse —Egg and Farm Produce Distributors 1. The only entry. Pair of Van Horses—Allison Brothers 1. The only entry. Spring Van Horses, up to 20cwl—Allison Brothers 1 and 2, W. Dunford (Dunedin) 3 Three entries. Spring-cart Horse, up to 15cwt—R. Jury (Maungatua) 1 and special prize, G.

Bull and three females. Three entries— W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1. J. Marshall 2. AYRSHIRES There was an excellent entry in the Ayrshire cattle section, which was regarded as one of the best for many years. The champion cow or heifer was Mr R. F. Thomson’s (Green Island) Delvinside Stella, and the reserve champion, Messrs Falconer and Crosbie’s (North Taieri) Springbank Myra. The champion bull was Ardgowan Arls Royal, owned by Messrs Falconer and Crosbie (North Taieri), and the reserve champion was lona Champion, owned by Mr S, J. Morris (Pukehikl). Results:— Cow in milk, four years or over. Five entries R F. Thomson’s (Green Island) Delvinside Stella 1 and champion, Falconer and Crosbie’s (North Taieri) Springbank Myra 2 and reserve champion. S. J. Morris’s (Pukehiki) lona Shirley 3. Heifer in milk, three years. Four entries—Falconer and Crosbie’s (North Taieri) Avonsyde Fancy Fame 1, J FBisset’s (Wangaloa) Newstead Beverley 2, S. J. Morris’s lona Mavis 3. Cow or Heifer, three years or over, dry. Six entries—J. F. Bisset’s Newstead Doreen 1, S. J. Morris’s lona Stylish Lady 2, Falconer and Crosbie’s Zealand Queenie 3. Heifer, in milk or dry, two years. Six entries—Falconer and Crosbie’s Silverstream Adeline 1, J. F. Bisset's Newstead Stylish Daisy 2, Falconer and Crosbie’s Townsend Polly 3. Heifer, one year old. Twelve entries — Falconer and Crosbie's Sllverstream Snowdrop 1, J. F. Bisset’s Newstead Marigold 2, J. F. Bisset’s Newstead Stylish Lass 3. Cow and two of her progeny. One entry—Faleonei and Crosbie 1. Bull, three years or over. Four entries— Falconer and Crosbie’s Adgowan Ark Royal 1 and champion, S. J. Morris’s lona Champion 2 and reserve champion, J. W Robertson’s (Highcliff) Greenfields Imperial Fame 2Sth 3. Bull, two years. Three entries—J. and E. Neill’s (Maungatua) Ardroy Flashlight 1, J. F. Bisset’s Ivanhoe Crusader 2, R. F. Thomson’s (Green Island) Ardroy Glen Mavis 3 ' _ _ , Bull, one year. Five entries—J. C. and M J. Wilson’s (Henley) Ardroy Streamline 1 'W. and E. Stuart’s (Henley) Rawhiti Royal 2, J. F. Bisset’s Newstead Celebrity 3 Bull and three females, any age—Falconer and Crosbie 1, S. J. Morris 2, J. F. Bisset 3.