SOUTH OTAGO STOCK

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26631, 29 November 1947, Page 8

SOUTH OTAGO STOCK

Fine Display at Balclutha RECORD ENTRIES RECEIVED Some of South Otago’s finest stock was on display at Balclutha yesterday on the occasion of the Clutha and Matau Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s 81st summer show. Despite the cold and a light drizzle late in the afternoon, the attendance was well above last year. The entries were a record, standing at 993, compared with 780 last year. The main increase, as has been the case at most shows this season, was in the light horse classes, although the cattle were also well patronised. The display of draught horses was second only to that of the Dunedin show and definitely one of the best seen in New Zealand to-day. ' / Although some of the sheep sections were light, entries over all were greater than for some years past and the general standard was good. The competitions events met with big fields and some excellent jumping was seen. Results:—

HORSES DRAUGHT HORSES The quality of the large entry of Clydesdales was well up to that of a decade ago, when draughts were more plentiful, stated the judge, Mr J. Logan. The mares and geldings were particularly good. The entries were well brought out. The light horse sections were also well filled, and saw some of the province’s best show horses in the ring.' Entire, two years. One entry—O. G. Masters and Sons 1. Entire colt or gelding, yearling. One entry—O. G. Masters and Sons. Brood mare, in foal or with foal at foot. Three entries —W. A. Moffat 1, G. Masters and Sons 2. Best colt or filly foal. Two entries— N. Moffat 1. Yeld mare, four years or over. Three entries—Allison Brso. 1 and 2, G. Masters and Sons 3. Filly, three years old. Two entries— G. Masters and Sons 1 and 2. Filly, two years old. 1 One entry—G. Masters and Sons 1. Filly, one year old. Two entries —Allison Bros. 1. Pair of mares or fillies. Three entries— Allison Bros. 1, G. Masters and Sons 2 and 3. • Best Clydesdale mare or filly—Allison Bros. Best yearling colt or filly—Allison Bros. Best one or two-year-old colt or filly— Allison Bros. - * Champion mare or filly—Allison Bros. Gelding, four years old or over. Three entries—Allison Bros. 1 and 2, G. Masters and Sons 3. Best two-horse work team. Four entries—Allison Bros. 1 and 2, G. Masters and Sons 3. Best three-horse work team. Two entries—Allison Bros. 1, G. Masters and. Sons 2. Best spring-dray horse. Three entries— Allison Bros. 1 and 2, D. Lattimore 3. Mare or gelding, up to lOcwt. Five entries—Allison Bros. 1 and 2, A. Wright 3. Best tradesman’s turn-out. One entry— A. Wright 1. Champion and reserve champion geldings—Allison Bros. LIGHT HORSES Weight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, up to 15 stone. Six entries—E, H. Aubrey (Oamaru) 1, G. D. Wilson and Sons (Knapdale) 2, G. Kirk (Waitepeka) 3. Weight-carrying hack, mare or gelding, up to 13 stone. Three entries—K. Wood (Beaumont) 1, F. Kesteven (Waitahuna) 2, J. T. James (Hillend) 3. Hack, mare or gelding up to 11 stone. Eleven entries —G. Kirk 1, C. W. Turnbull (Clinton) 2, F. Blackie (Mosgiel) 3. Cob, up to 15 hands. Four entries—N. Moffat 1, Miss L. Wyber (Clydevale) 2, C. D. Ramsay (Kaitangata) 3. Best saddle horse, local competitors. Eleven entries—C. W. , Turnbull 1, A. Andrews (Finegand) 2, N.- Moffat 3. Best lady’s hack, local competitors. Nine entries—C. W. Turnbull 1, A. Andrews 2, C. D. Ramsay 3. Best-paced horse. Fifteen entries — K Wood 1, E. H. Aubrey 2, R. R. Ford (Waikaka) 3. . Lady’s hack, to be ridden by lady. Eleven entries—K. Wood 1 and 3, E. H. Aubrey 2. _ . , Best lady rider. Seven entries —Mrs W. Green (Gore) 1, Miss D. Cochrane (< Best type of hunter, any weight. Twelve entries—E. H. Aubrey 1, W. Wayte (Waipounamu) 2, G. D. Wilson ana Sons (Knapdale) 3. Maiden hack, any age.. Six entriesA Andrews 1, J. D. Mcßae (Waitahuna) 2, J. T. James (Hillend) 3. Best type of light harness horse, to be driven. Six entries—T. V. McDonald (Brydone) 1, F. Kesteven 2..• Best dog-cart horse, mare or gelding, to be driven. ■ Three entnes-T. V. McDonald 1, F. Kesteven 2. Best turnout. of horse, gig and. harness, property of the exhibitor. Three entries—E M. Parks (Paretai) 1, N. Moffat 2. T. V. McDonald 3. ... , Champion saddle horse—Miss K. Wood. Reserve champion saddle horse—E, H. A Champion harness horse-T. V. McDon-

type, had not the conformation of the champion. The ewe hoggets were quality exhibits with the winners outstanding. Ram. above 16 months. Three entries— Mrs J. M. Smith 1. W , L. Perkins (Kaitangata) 2 and 3. Ram, under 16 months. Four entries— T. McCristell 1 and 2, R. G. Cullen (Crichton) 3. Ram, shorn, under 16 months. Thirteen entries—B. Chittock and Sons (Conical Hills) 1 and 2, W. L. Perkins 3. Ewe, above 16 months, lamb at foot. Seven entries—T. McChristell 1, R. G. Cullen 2, B. Chittock and Sons 3. Ewe. under 16 months. Seven entries— T. McChristell 1 and 2, R. G. Cullen 3. Ewe, shorn, under 16 months. Seven entries—B. Chittock and Sons 1,2 and 3. Champion ram—Mrs J- M. Smith. Reserve champion ram—W. L. Perkins. Champion ewe—T. McChristell. Reserve champion ewe—R. G. Cullen ROMNEY MARSH Ewe. above 28 months, lamb at foot. Four entries—Estate A. H. Moffat (Te Houka) 1, A. King and Son 2 and 3. Ewe, above 16 months and under 28 months, lamb at' foot. Two entries —A. King and Son 1 and 2. Ewe. under 16 months. Two entries— A. King and Son 1 and 2. Two ewes, under 16 months. One entry —A. King and Son, -Natural and Unclothed Ewe, above 28 months, lamb at foot. Three entries—A. King and Son 1 and 3, estate A. H. Moffat 2. Ewe, 16-28 months, lamb at foot. Five entries —A. King and Son 1 and 2, estate A. H. Moffat 3. Ewe, under 16 months. Four entries— B. Chittock and Sons 1 and 2, W. E. Moffat 3. Two ewes, under 16 months. One entry —B. Chittock and Sons 1. Ewe, shorn, under 16 months. Four entries—A. King and Son 1 and 2, J. S. Miller 3. Farmer’s ram, one-shear or over. Four entries—T. Burnside 1 and 2. Champion ewe—Estate A. H. Moffat. Reserve champion ewe—A. King and Sons. Crossbreds Ewe, strong wool, lamb at foot. Four entries —M. A. Holgate (Hillend) 1, T. Burnside (Pukekoma) 2. Two ewes, strong wool, lambs at foot. Three entries—T. Burnside 1 and 3, M. A. Holgate 2. Ewe, medium wool, lamb at foot. Three entries—T. Burnside 1 and 2, M. A, Holgate 3. Two ewes, medium wool, lambs at foot. Three entries—T. Burnside 1 and 3, M. A. Holgate 2. Ewe, fine wool, lamb at foot. Three entries—T. Burnside 1 and 2, M. A. Holgate 3. . „ , Two ewes, fine wool. One entry—M. A. Holgate 1. Ewe, under 16 months, strong wool. Seven entries—F. A. Bradfield (Owaka) 1, T. Burnside 2, T. and M. Cochrane (Awamangu) 3. Two ewes, under 16 months, strong wool. Three entries—T. Burnside 1 and 3, F. A. Bradfield 2. Ewe, under 16 months, medium wool. Five entries —T. Burnside 1, F. A. Bradfield 2. M. A. Holgate 3. Two ewes, under 16 months, medium wool. Four entries —T. Burnside 1, F. A. Bradfield 2, M. A. Holgate 3. Ewe, under 16 months, fine wool. Ten entries—T. Burnside 1, F. A. Bradfield 2, M. A. Holgate 3. Two ewes, under 16 months, fine wool. Five entries—M. A. Holgate 1, T. and M. Cochrane 2, T. Burnside 3. Five ewes, under 16 months. Four; entries—F. A. Bradfield 1, M. A. Holgate 2, T. Burnside 3. , , , Ewe under 16 months, strong wool. Three entries—M. A. Holgate 1, T. Bumside 2, F. A. Bradfield 3. Two ewes, under 16 months, strong wool. Three entries —M. A. Holgate 1, F. A. Bradfield 2. T. Burnside 3. Ewe, under 16 months, medium wool. Five entries —M. A. Holgate 1, F. A. Bradfield 2, T. Burnside 3. Five ewes, under 16 months, medium wool. Five entries —F. A. Bradfield 1,. T. Burnside 2, M. A. Holgate 3. Three wethers, under 16 months. Three entries —T. Burnside 1 and 3, M. A. HolSa, Three wethers, under 16 months. One entry—M. A. Holgate 1. One ewe. Corriedale cross. One entrj —M. A. Holgate 1. Two ewes, Corriedale cross. One entry —M. A. Holgate 1. „ One ewe, under 16 months. Two entries—G. S. Maze 1, M. A. Holgate 2. Twoiewes under 16 months. One entry —M. A. Holgate 1. ~ One Romney cross ewe, most suitable for wool and lamb. Ten entries-G. Andrews (Hillend) 1, H. Masters (Hillend) 2, J. Masters (Hillend) 3. One Romney cross ewe hogget, suitable for wool and lamb. Fifteen entries—G. Andrews 1, C. Thomthwaite (Clarksville) 2/ P. Moffat (Te Houka) 3. Champion ewe hogget: T. Burnside. Reserve champion: A. M. Holgate. RYELANDS The champion ram was representative of the breed, with a good head and even quality wool. The ewe champion was a good type. Ram, above 16 months. Two entries— C. G. A. Wray (Milton) 1 and 2. Ram, under 16 months. Two entries— C. G. A. Wray 1, J. Garden (Moa Flat) 2. Ram, shorn, under 16 months. One entry— C. G. A. Wray 1. , , . . . Ewe, above 18 months, lamb at foot. One entry—G. G. A. Wray 1. Ewe, under 16 months. Three entries — J. Garden 1 and 2. C. G. A. Wray 3 Ewe, shorn, under 16 months. Three entries—C. G. A. Wray 1, J. Garden 2 and 3 Champion ram—C. G. A. Wray. Champion ewe—C. G. A. Wray BORDER LEICESTER

* Reserve champion harness horse E. W. Darkes. THOROUGHBREDS. HACKNEYS AND PONIES Thoroughbred mare. One entry K. W KdSr a rS; , ’bn. entry—W. R. chrle’'H,iK,sr° l Su or filly, rare, entriesW. R. Christie 1 and 2 Entire pony, 14.2 hands or under. Four entries —J. D. and W. M. Kane ( Tapanui) 1, R. Mclntosh (Warepa) 2, E. T. Maginness (Waiwera) 3. _ „ „„ Pony mare, 14 hands or under. Two entries—E. Latta 1, S. Smith 2. Pony mare or geldir.g, over 14 and up to. 14.2 hands. Four entries—A. Townley 1, I. A. Aitkenhead 2, Miss L. Wyber 3. Pony,t mare or gelding, over 13.2 hands. Four entries—Allison Bros. 1, N. Moffat 2, D. W. Wallace 3. . , Pony, mare or gelding, over 13 hands. Five entries —I. Smith 1, A. and S. Scott 2, A. James 3. \ , Pony mare or gelding, over 12.2 hands. Eight entries—E. Latta 1. W. B. Crosbie 2, Long Point Pony Stud 3. Pony, mare or gelding, over 12 hands. Four entries—Long Point Pony Stud 1, S Smith 2, A. McSkimming 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 12 hands or under. Four entries —I. Smith 1, C. D. Cochrane 2. Best turned-out pony, rider and gear. Ten entries —Allison Brothers 1, N. Moffat a, A. Townley 3. Pony, mare or gelding, 14.2 hands or under, local riders. Eleven entries—Allison Brothers 1, Long Point Pony Stud 2, E, Latta 3. Pony mare br gelding, 12.2-14.2 hands. Four entries—C. D. Cochrane 1, Allison Brothers 2, B. Duncan 3. Pony jumping. Nine entries—C. D. Cochrane 1, B. J. Andcrton 2, J. Stirling 3. Best pony rider, boy. Six entries—J. Pankhurst l, J. Didham 2, A. and S. Scott 3. Best pony rider, girl. Five entries—A. James 1, A. Townley 2, S. Smith 3. Best child rider. Nine entries—J. Pankhurst 1, B. Waddell 2, R. F. James 3. Best saddle pony—Allison Brothers. Reserve champion—Long Point ponv stud. * Best harness pony—C. D. Cochrane. SHEEP. SOUTHDOWNS There was a good Southdown section, the champion and reserve champion rams being fine specimens. In the shorn ram hoggets, the placed sheep were good headed and boned and carrying even wool. The champion ewe was a good type although now past her best, and the reserve champion, although a good

There were only two Border Leicester exhibitors. The champion ram was an aged sheep,showing the effect of its years, but still a fine type and carrying its wool below better than the reserve champion. Ram, above 28 months. One entry—J. Bradfield (Owaka). Ram, above 16 and under 28 months. One entry—J. Bradfield. Shorn ram. under 16 months. Four entries—J. Bradfield 1 and 2, Estate H. C. Holgate (Barnego) 3. Two ewes, under 16 months. Two entries—Estate H. C. Holgate 2 and 3. Champion and reserve champion rams— J. Bradfield. FAT CROSSBREDS There was a high even quality of fat crossbreds, which reflected the favourable season. Some of the lambs were among the best stock in the show. Three fat wethers, any weight. One entry—T. Burnside (Pukekoma) 1. Three crossbred wethers, most suitable for freezing. One entry—T. Burnside. Three fat ewes, one-shear or over, suitable for frozen meat trade. Two entries— M. A. Holgate (Hillend) 1 and 2. Three fat ewes, any weight. Five entries—/' Burnside 1, M. A. Holgate 2 and 3. Three fat lambs, white-faced. Two entries—G L. Green (Balclutha) 1, McSkimming partnership (Balclutha) 2. Three Down-cross lambs. Four entries —McSkimming partnership 1, G. L. Green 2, W. Gilbert (Waiwera) 3. Three fat lambs, any breed or cross, not to exceed 801 b. Four entries—McSkimming partnership 1, G. L. Green 2, G. S. Maze (Kakapuaka) 3. Three fat lambs, any breed or cross, not to exceed 65ib Four entries—G. S. Maze 1. G. B. Green 2, J. G. Weir and Sons (Stirling) 3. Five fat lambs, not to exceed 701 b. Four entries—McSkimming partnership 1, G. L. Green 2, W. Gilbert 3. Three fat lambs, any breed or cross. Five entries—McSkimming partnership 1, G. L. Green 2, W. Gilbert 3. New Zealand Refrigerating Company’s special prize for three fat lambs. Five entries—J G. Weir and Sons 1, G. L. Green 2, McSkimming partnership 3. Most points for fat sheep—G. L. Green and McSkimming partnership equal, 15 points each. CORRIEDALES * Only two exhibits were penned in the Corriedale class. They were shorn ewes, under 16 months, shown by K. Botting (To Houka), well brought out and of good quality, with even wool-.

CATTLE JERSEYS The Jersey section was lightly patronised compared with some of the other cattle sections. Cow, four years or over, In milk. One entry—W. Crook (Balclutha). Heifer yearling. Two entries—E. H.. S. Smith (Stirling) 1, H. A. Jones (Glenomaru) 2. Bull, yearling. One entry—W. Rooney (Balclutha). Champion bull—W. Rooney. Champion cow—W. Crook. Reserve champion cow—E. H. S. Smith. MILKING SHORTHORNS The only contestant in this section was M. Morrison and Sons (Kaitangata), who penned two two-year-old heifers, two heifer yearlings and a three-year-old bull of good quality. , AYRSHIRES Cow, in milk, four years or over. Three entries—J. F. Bisset (Wangaloa) 1 and 3, Falconer and Crosbie (North Taieri) 2. Cow, dry, apparently in cajf. Two entries —Falconer and Crosbie I, J. F. Bisset 2. Heifer, three years old, in milk or in calf. Three entries —Falconer and Crosbie 1, J. F. Bisset 2. Cow. over four years. Three entries— J. F. Bisset 1, Falconer and Crosbie 2 and 3. Cow, four years old. One entry—J. F. Bisset 1. Heifer, three years old. Two entries— Falconer and Crosbie 1, J. F. Bisset 2. Heifer, two years, in milk. Three entries—J. F. Bisset 1, Falconer and Crosbie 2 and 3. Heifer, two years, dry. Two entries— J. C. and M. J. Wilson (Henley) 1, J. F. Bisset 2. Heifer, yearling. Thirteen entries —J. F. Bisset 1, A. T. Eason (Owaka) 2. A. Melville 3. Bull, three years or over. Two entries—Falconer and Crosbie 1 ariG 2. Bull, two years old. Two entries —J. and E. Neill 1, J. F. Bisset 2. Bull, one year old. Five entries—J. C. and M. J. Wilson 1, T. W. Brown 2, J. F. Bisset 3. Bull, three years or over. Two entries —Falconer and Crosbie 1 and 2. Bull, two years old. One entry—J. F. Bisset 1. Bull, one year old. Three entries— J. C. and M. J. Wilson 1, T. W. Brown 2, Falconer and Crosbie 3. Champion bull—Falconer and Crosbie. Reserve champion—J. and E. Neill. Champion cow—J. F. Bisset, Reserve Champion—Falconer and Crosbie. FRIESIANS Cow in milk, four years or over. Six entries—R. H. Dickie and Son (Tuturau) 1 and 2, J. H. Brown (Waianiwa) 3. Cow, dry, four years or over. Three entries —W. Y. Dickie and Sons (Mataura) 1, J. Stewart (Momona) 2, R. H Dickie and Son 3. Heifer, three years old, in milk. Eight entries—R. H. Dickie and Son 1, J. H. Brown 2, J. Marshall (Kaitangata) 3. Heifer, two yeras old, in milk. Six entries—R. Olds (Owaka) 1, J. Marshall 2, R. H. Dickie and Son 3. Heifer, two years old, dry. Four entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, J. Marshall 2, R. H. Dickie and Son 3. Heifer, yearling. Six entries—J. H. Brown 1, A. Forsythe (Owaka) 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 3. Heifer, yearling. Five entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, J. Marshall 2, A. Forsythe 3. Bull, three years or over. Five entries —W.- Y. Dickie and Sons 1, J. Stewart 2, J. Marshall 3. Bull, two years old. Three entries—J. Stewart 1, J. H. Brown 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 3. Bull, yearling. Five entries—W. Y. Dickie and Sons 1, W. Marshall 2, R. H. Dickie and Son 3. * Bull, yearling. I One entry—R. H. Dickie and Son 1. Champion bull—W. Y. Dickie and Sons. Reserve champion—J. Stewart. Champion cow—R. H. Dickie and Son Reserve champion—W. Y. Dickie and Sons. CROSSBREDS Best type of dairy cow or heifer. Eleven entries—J. F. Bisset (Wangaloa) I, J. H. Brown (Waianawa) 2, W. Y. Dickie and Sons (Mataura) 3. Best yearling heifer. Sixteen entries — A. Forsythe (Owaka) 1, J. H. Brown 2, Falconer and Crosbie (Taieri) 3. Breeders’ group, bull and three females. Six entries —R. H. Dickie and Son 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, J. F Bisset 3. Heifer, yearling. One entry—G. Elliot (Kaitangata) 1. Pair yearling hefers. Thirteen entries—J. H. Brown 1, W. Y. Dickie and Sons 2, Falconer and Crosbie 3. Best cottar's cow. Three entries—W. Knight (Balclutha) 1, Dan Cronin 2, W. Crook 3. FAT CATTLE Only one competitor was attracted by the fat cattle classes, judged by Mr J. Pryde. Results:— Fat bullock, four years or over. Two entries—R. J. G. Telfer (Balclutha) 1 and 2. Fat steer, two years. One entry—R. J. G. Telfer. Fat cow, dry. Two entries—R. J. G Telfer. Pen of fat bullocks. Two entries—R. J. G. Telfer. PIGS There were several good types penned in the pig classes, but some of tne entries were not up to show standard. Berkshire sow, over 14 months. Two entries—G. Fowler (Clarendon) X and 2. Berkshire sow, under eight months. Two entries—G. Fowler 1 and 2.

Champion and reserve champion sows— G. Fowler. Large White sow, over 14 months. One entry—W. R. Christie 1. Large White sow, over eight months. Two entries—W. R. Christie 1. Champion Large White sow—W. R. Christie. Tamworth boar, under eight months. One entry—G. Masters and Sons. Tamworth sow, over 14 months. Two entries—G. Masters and Sons 1, W. R. Christie 2. Tamworth sow, over eight months. Two entries —G. Masters and Sons 1 and 2. Champion Tamworth sow—G. Masters and Sons. Reserve champion—W. R. Christie. Porker pig. One entry—G. Masters and Sons 1. Bacon pig. Three entries—Estate H. C. Holgate 1 and 2, G. Masters and Sons DOGS The sheep were a little " sparkey ’’ for the dogs in the trials and some of the best runs lacked finish. The benched dogs were of high standard, but some entrants were overlooked because of their age. Dog trials. Fifteen entries—H. L. Cuttance (Milton) 1, W. S. Thomson (Warepa) 2, I. H. Clearwater (Stoney Creek) 3. Bearded collie dog. Four entries—G. Edwards (Warepa) 1, A. King (Pukeawa) 2, T. C. Holgate (Barnego) 3. Bearded collie bitch. Two entries—D. Fletcher 1, I. A. Aitkenhead (Kaka Point) 2. Rough-coated collie dog. Seven entries— A. Andrews (Finegand) 1, I. Smith 2, F. J. Crutchley 3. Rough-coated collie bitch. Three entries —D. McEldowney 1, C. Morgan 2 and 3. Smooth collie dog. entry—D. Alexandra 1. Smooth collie bitch. Three entries—P. Laughton (Owaka) 1, T. C. Holgate 2, R. W. Cullen 3. MISCELLANEOUS , Best trade delivery van. Eight entries—J. F. Thomson 1, J. E. Lowe 2, F. W. Sell 3. Most points in baking—Mrs Soper 1, Mrs G. Clearwater 2. Most points in butter—Mrs H. S. Latta 1, Mrs M. E. Huggins 2.

JUVENILE SECTION Best pet lamb, girl owner. Five entries —Alison Moffat (Te Houka) 1, Betty Burnside (Pukekoma) 2, Maureen Holgate (Hillend) 3. Best pet lamb, boy owner. Three entries— Alister McCallum (Owaka) 1, Robert Wilson (Stifling) 2, L. McCallum (Owaka) 3. Best lamb—Alison Moffat 1, Betty Burnside 2. Best female calf. Two entries—Betty Marshall 1, Carol Hodgms 2. Best bull or steer calf. Three entries —G, Glover I, B. Holgate 2, J. Morris 3. Best heifer calf. Nineteen entries—Errol Holgate 1, A. Townley 2, I. Budge 3. Best calf—G. Glover 1, E. Holgate 2. Best child’s pony. Two entries—A. Latta 1, S. Smith 2. Best small tot's pony. One entry—A. Latta 1. Best boy rider, under nine years. One entry—J. Didham (Mosgiel) 1. Best girl rider, under nine years. One entry—A. Latta 1. Special prize for youngest competitor in charge of stock—Brian Marshall.