DAIRY PRODUCE AND IMPLEMENTS.

Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VII, Issue 675, 2 January 1883, Page 3

DAIRY PRODUCE AND IMPLEMENTS.

Judges: Messrs Buwron and Gainsford. There were six exhibits of old cheese and, taken all round, they were very good, Some were too old, but others were in perfection. For cheese above 251b, No. 32, shown by Mr Checklej, was awarded a well-deserved first prize. For under 251b, the prize went to Mr Kobt. Newton for a splendidly flavored cheese. The show of new cheese was remarkably good ; the prize went to No. 40, exhibited by Mr Henning and made by Mr Vogan, whom we congratulate for securing another victory, for cheese over 251b. For new cheese under 251b, Mr Newton was again to the fore. The judges considered many of the other cheeses exhibited of exceptional merit. There were five entries of fresh butter, but one of Mr J. Sunckell, .jun.'s, was disqualified, as only 21b instead of 31b were exhibited. This was a pity, as it was very good. The fire v t prize fell to Mr Hey ward, of Akaroa; Mr Newton's exhibit was highly commended, and Mr Win. Curry's was specially recommended by the judges for an extra prize. These three samples were all remarkably good, and considered by the judges as well worthy of a prize any where. For the 101b of salt butter Mr Checkley, the only exhibitor, wae awarded a well deserved Ist prize. There was only one exhibit of bacon, which was commended. For jams and jellies, Mr S. Fyfe took Ist prize. There were five exhibits of honey in the comb, and the prize went to Mr Sager, of Robinson's Bay, who showed one of the most perfect and heaviest combs the judges had ever seen. Mr J. McGregor's exhibit was also very good, and was commended. Mr Dawber's exhibit was also good. No prize was awarded for bread, Mra Newton being the only exhibitor. For Mr Jacobson's epeciaf •prize for mulberry leaves there wae great competition,, there being 1 exhibits. " The

' prize went to Mr Augustus Watkina for some leaves grown by Mr Bourreau. Mr Dawber shdWed sortie bees .wax, clear honej , , and artificial comb, which was specially commended by the judges. The ryegrass shown by Mr Newton was not of special merit, the seed was large, but had been discolored by the .wet. There were few exhibits of machinery. Mr Brooks exhibited a threshing machine for grass seed, specially adapted for the cocksfoot on the Peninsula. It w-ib made to his special order by Messrs Booth and Son, of Christckurch, and is in a measure his own invention, being on adaptation from many other similar machines. Its special recommendations are its portability and speed. It cun be carried any where over the hills, even the roughest places, as four men can easily carry it anywhere. It is fed from a table, and consists of a drum and concave. The speed is gained by four cog wheels, and it is estimated it it will thresh 50 sacks in a day of eight hours. It pi onuses to be a most useful invention, and of great advantage to the Peninsula. It was awarded a first prize. A curd cutter was shown by Mr Eli Scott, Pigeon Bay. It was highly commended by the judges. Mr Catermole, of Pigeon Bay, showed a splendid patent hive, which gained a first prize, and a hair teazer exhibited by Mr Kissell was admired by many. There.were two exhibits of sparrow and greenfinch eggs, one of 523 by Frank Wilkin, and another of 972 by J. Glynan. The judges awarded a first prize to Glynan and recommended Wilkin for an extra prize. Mr Win. Birdling exhibited some long wool fleeces, .vhich were of grand quality and great staple. Though there was no competition, they were of such a special excellence that the judges unhesitatingly awarded a first prize, remarking on the exceedingly good quality and lustre. There were two exhibits of merino, Messrs Birdling and Snow and Anson competing. Mr Birdling was again awarded a firet prize for two very fine fleeces. The following is the prize list:— Best cheese not exceeding 251b, made before the Ist May, 1882, R. Newton ; best ch'eeseexceeding 251b, made'before the Ist May, 1882, G. Checkley; best cheese not exceeding 251b, made since let September, 1832, R, Newton; best cheese exceeding 251b, made, since Ist September, 1882, Henning; not less than 3n> of table butter for present use, Hey wood 1, W. Curry, highly commended, recommended for 2nd prize, R. Newton h c 5 not less than 101b of salt butter, G. Checkley ; best side of bacon, Jacobson, c ; honey in comb, Sagar 1, J. McGregor h c; best 50 cocoons, Master B. Penlington 1, Miss Ethel Watkina 2 ; best jelly, two kinds, not less than lib of each, S. Fyfe ; best three descriptions of jam, not less than lib of each, S. Fyfe 5 best two long wool fleeces, W. Birdlinjj; best two merino fleeces, W. Birdling ; best sample perennial rye grass, not less than one bushel, R. Newton c ; best machine for thrashing grass seed, that can be carried about on the hills, T. Brooks; best set of machinery for the profitable working of bees, Cattermole.

T l ie attendance was very large during the day and evening, and the success wax iar greater than anticipated. In next issue details omitted through want of space will be supplied.