THE MANAWATU SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1584, 30 October 1912, Page 10

THE MANAWATU SHOW.

»i SOME GENERAL NOTES,

AND'-PEELDiIINAEY JUDGING,

Interest in Palmerston to-day centres in the great spring carnival—the. annual show of the Jtaimwntu Agricultural and Pastoral Association. . Great indeed have been tho strides made by the association since- it', first opened its gates to the public in. .1883.. The logs and trees which 'surrounded.*the show grounds of those days havo ; .lougsinco given way to the niajch of progress, and where'once. the buHpck laboured its way ..along, the sludge channels,' tho motor now speeds along perfectly formed roads. When the original show was heralded, its founders wero

optimistic,' but their optimism could haftlly have gone tho length of seeing Csuch a huge gathering as Palmerston pro.vidqs to-day. ■ : However,- the project made rapid progress from the outset, each year bringing a jigger entry list, whilst tho humble .': prize money of tho opening show (woll nutter three figures) steadily grew larger anymore enticing to .outside .breeders. Thef entries at first were naturally local, but! soon they, began, to come, from furtheir.aficld, as ti , result of the opening up of 'railway connection Avith Wellington on '+h'e one -hand, 'and-th'o Wair'arap'a and ■Hawke's. Bay on tho other. .■With enthusiastic officials to help it '. along, each year has seen, the show give sonie.aie.w, tangible , evidence of progress, •grounds wing'"o'nlarged"'ond buildings extended to meet the rapid growth, until the/' annual show is now a huge concern, and'is looked upon as the chief convincing grQiind of the -North 'Maud for prize stocbv v-..., • ■■■ ' ■ Outside,, of the education which the show affords .the fanner, another sido of the.gathoring has received attention, ,viz., the*,side-shows, competitions,.arid art and industrial exhibitions, which appeal to those who can not appreciate the finer, points of, stock. Another special line is dog's, the show given in this direction of iatf years being as good as the most exacting canine enthusiast could demand.

Summary'of Entries. '' ' A summary of the entries is as' Under: —Competitions, 270. Horses: Thoroughbreds, 10; ponies, 41;. saddle horses,, 106; {harness horses,. 40; draught horses, 83; total; '280.' Cattle: Shorthorn, 45; Herefords.niul North Devons, 61; Aryshires, ■ 45;'• Jerseys,. 43; Holstein-Friesians, 92; daii*y;*3o;"fat/30; total, 354. Sheep: Lincoln, 1C; Romney Marsh, 120; English and Border Leicester, 53; Southdowns and 'Shropshire?, 80; other breeds, 10; fat 6heep,'3s; total, 314. Pigs, 53; Manawatu Kennel Club, .632; photography, 105; Art and technical'and public schools, 850; fancy needlework, 278; homo industries, 317. Grand total, 3453. Tho entries for lost year ; were 2861. ■

,The List of Judges. judges for tho various classes are:— Harness liorses, -11. H. Bissett, Opio, '. Nightcaps'; saddle horses nnd ponies, Jns. Masterton; ring events, Jas; Macara and R. H. Bissett; draught horses, Aliens Macdbiiald, Irivercnrgill; horse-- . shoeing, Walter Armstrong, Britomart Street, Wellington; Shorthorns, Herefords, Polled Angus, and Devons, W. H. \Yeliand; Newlyn, Victoria; Ayrshires, T. '.Lewis, North Bast Valley, Dunedin; Jerseys, C. Coulter, Hawkesbury. Blenheim; Holsteins, G. Aitchison, Kaitangata; fat cattle, J. Campion, Fordell; dairy cattle, W. V. Harkness, Tariki, Tnranaki; Lincoln sheep, G. E. Elliott,- Longlands, H. 8.; Roninoy Tarns,'l?. Tanner, Longburn; Itoniney ewes, A. S. Holins> Wnimahaka, Southlandij.Leicesters and sundry breeds, W:-. Little,-Argyll East, 1 H.B:; Down breeds, J.'Linton, Lincoln College, Christclmrch; fat aheep, T. W. M'Kenzie, Masteuton; fleece and scoured wool and class- ■ ing, competition, Alex. Dixon, Longburn; pigs (all : breeds), •R. Perrett, . Sandon; dogs. G!'R':'Hufchlnson, Auckland, J. Stafford, Christchurch, and S. Johnson, Palmeratoii North;.- photography, P. J. DeiitouV-Wnngaimi; technical school ivork, I/X J. Watkins, Wanganui , ; ■■architecture nna mechanical drawing, H. de J. Clere, Palmerston -North; public school writing , , G. IX Braik, Wangnnud; public school drawiugj G.-H. Elliott, Palmerston North; ,-public school' modellihg-,' E. H. Clark, ' AVanganui; home industries, J. Godber, Wanga- | .Tiui-'JJHfecl.lawori.and.art sewing, Mi's. M. '■ E.'<Tosswill, Hastings; shearing competitionf A. C. 31'Donnell, Foildins; butterfat; J competition, J. O'Dea, Palniorston North; hemp competition, W. H. Ferris, Department of Agriculture, Wellington. '

SHOW TIME-TABLE,

STHEEE T 'DAYS'"ENGAGEMENTS. •' '■' 2CBe following programme of .judging (iml'Ting events has'been mapped out for tho.three days of the show:— ..i r '• " Wednesday.' 9 a.m. —Exhibition of machinery, im- .' pleirients, permanent stalls, vehicles, school exhibits, needlework, etc. : II a.m.—Judging produce and home in'diistiree. :.. ■ ""'. - :■"■ , . , ifl»a.in.—Shoeing competition ,and wbolclfl.ssiug. ....-.,;...,,....>..,..,... ;HJa.m. to 1 p.m.—Competitions: Gen- ' tl'emaa rider, .bareback rider, single.driving.'lady's trap and horse, and pony leap"Vis;.- /.:.,: •I'p.m.—Pigs to ba penned for 'judging.' 2 p.m.—Trotting horse. , . ,3 p.m.—Maiden Hunters' competition. «" Thursday. $ Horses to be ready for.judging. •S uun.^-Exhlik'tibn"of' machinery, impKrfjents, permanent stalls, vehicles, pigs, aml'lixhibition Hall. ■ . ■ • if a.m.—Sheep.aiid cattle to bo penned for, judging"! , '■'::'•■-■■■ 9.311. Kennel Club, judging dogs. ' . I 1 p:m>-C'arriageand trotting stallions. . i.s) p.m.—Ladies' hacks. . 2;3.0 p.m.—Boy and ghl riders' classes ami-pest lady rider (astride). 3;-p.m.—Hunters-' competition (lady riUers). ■.'... S, p.m.—Wulkihg-horses. 3.30 p.m.— (quali- ,;,': ; ,■; \~ ■',? rl^oy-.. , "— ■ .Bf a.m.— Exhibition -of .machinery, im- ■ plehfcuta, iwrmanciit'stalls, vehicles, and ExbibitionJlttll- ■;,■•••■ W.in, to a on exhibition. 10;a.ni. to-3p:m.—Horses, cattle, sheep, ■ pig.i/-,fnt cattle, arid fat .'sheep, to be penned for exhibition:; .;•".:. ' ' 30 -'a.m.—Shearing competitions. 10.3(1 a.m.—X'tet Irouiid Hunters' Competition. '.' '.. H noon. —Pony, jummng. • ' I i' p.m.—Havners horse/ style and actiu/i... ; ;'•■ .-•;.- i p.m.—Parade.-.'. 130 p.m.—indies'' 'and gent's hacks. i.45 p.m.—Jxuly driver and best lady . rid^i 1 .; (s.Cde-snddlt).' 3|i.ni.—Kinal round trotting class and letvpijig compatitioit (steepleclmse style). •j;fl9 p.m.—Hunters', Competition, final roiihd. ' • '. ■, '■ ':} < : SOME AWARDS, : '. ; AIITS AND INDUSTRIES. TJie; judges in the arts .and industries divisions havo been ijiisy nil to-day getting, their awards ready, in view of the opening of tho show to-morrow. The following awards luivo been made in tho art mid;fancy needlework classes:—

Six samples fancy work—Mrs. A. Johnson;;. Wanganui, 1; Miss E. Andrews, Fielding, 2; Mrs. H. Witchell, Foxton, 3. Mounted cushion—Miss J. Crabb, Peildingijl'j Mrs.M. Murdoch, Napier, 2; Miss K. -Henderson, Mnrtoii, 3. i'ihe point lace—Miss M. Norwood, 1; Mrs/10. Hill, Napier, 2; Mrs. E. Martin, Liiitbn, 3. . •.... . ..' CoaVse point lace—Mrs. .T. Sutherland, Inglewood, 1; Miss Cf. M'leay, Wellington. ,2'; Mrs. K,..Martin,,.3. Shaded embroidery in silt—Mrs. 72. C. Macfa'rlane, Wangamii, 1; Mrs. J. D. Crobke, New Plymouth, 2; Miss M. Henderson. Martoii, 3. Necdlo painting in shaded silk—Mrs. J. D. .Crooke,'-'. 1; Mrs. H. Johnson, 2; Mrs. H. AVitchell, 3. • Embroidered cotton afternoon tea-cloth — Mrs.;ii. H. Eyre, 1; Mrs. A. Itouan, Wanganui, 2; Miss G. J. Burgess, 3. Tea-cosy—Mrs.' F. M'Diiff, 1; Mrs. K. H. Eyre, 2; Mrs. C. C. AVillis, Napier, 3. Tablo centre —Mrs. M. C. Beaumont, Wanganui, 1; Mrs. H. Hansen, Wanganui. 2; Miss G. M'Leay, Wellington, 3. Fino eyelet hole embroidery—Miss U. Napier, 1; Miss A. Bennett, Martoii, 2:'Mtss IVCrookvfc •■■■-

Coarse eyelet hole embroidery—Miss J Dahl, 1; Miss G. J. Burgess, 2; Miss H, M. Russell, 3.

Mount inellick work—Miss Jf. Squire, Bunnythorpe, 1.; Miss R. E , . Brynnt, 2: Mrs. T. Bai, Matamaii, 3.

Fine-drawn thread work—Mrs. I. D, Crooke, 1; Miss E. Manson, 2; Miss H. M. Russell, 3.

Coarso drawn thread work—Miss E. Simmouds, t; Mrs. Cunninghame, 2; Mrs. T. Bai, 3. Shadow work—Mrs. M. 11. Cohen, Hastings, 1; Mrs. 0. M. Anderson, Stratford, 2; Miss B. Jones, .1. Ifedebo embroidery—Miss W. M. Crooke, 1; Miss A. Larsen. Bunnythorpe, 2; Miss Jf. Boss, Fostou, 3. ■ Hardunger embroidery—Miss E. horenson, Foxton Line, 1; Jlrs. H. M. Hogau, 2; Miss P. V C. Dahl, 3. Monogram—Miss M. Murdoch, 1; Miss P. StoTdahl, 2; Miss M. Henderson, 3. • Embroidered blouse—Mrs. H. Mitchell, 1; Miss M. C. Beaumont, 2; Miss L. Cim ninghame, 3. . •• Child's smocked frock—Miss l<. C'unninghamo, 1; Jlrs. W. K. E. Chapman, Napier, 2; Mrs. Burgmeister, Kairanga, 3. •Vpplique work—Miss M. Murdoch, 1; Miss R. Bryson, Napier, 2; Miss M. Henderson, 3. Ribbon work—Miss E. Wall, Masterton, 1; Mrs. H. Witchell, 2; Miss R. E. Bry Handkerchief bag—Mrs. T. R. Moore, 1; Miss L. M'Crea, Whaknronga, 2; Mrs. M. Duncan, Levin, 3. Fancy needlework—Mrs. W. Moore, Carterton, 1; Mrs. L. E. M'Leavey, 2; Mrs. H. Witchell, 3. I Irish Crochet-Miss E. M. Cottrcll, 1; Mrs. E. Hill, Napier, 2. Cotton crochet—Miss Russell,.l; Mrs. E. Carr, Feilding, 2; Miss E. M. Cottrell, 3. Infants' woollen'petticoat crochet—Mm. R. E. Bryant, 1; Mrs. 1 , . M. Anderson, 2; Mm. Jf. Donaldson, Feilding, 3. Infants' woollen jacket, knitted—Miss M. Scott, Wellington, 1; Mrs. M. Donaldson, Feilding, 2; Mrs. D. Downes, Napier, 3. Infant's woollen petticoat, knittedMiss ]•'. Husyard) Hastings, 1; Jlrs. C. A. Harper, 2; Mrs. L. Withers, Aramoho, 3. Hand-knitted socks— Mrs.. M.. A; Murray, Wellington, 1; Mrs. P. Seddon, Rongotea, 2; Jlrs. F. Hoker, Feilding, 3.

Set button-holes—Mis. B. Leys, Hastings, 1; Mrs. H. Witchell, 2; Miss E, E. Bryant, 3. Huckaback darning—Miss M. Tucker, 1; E. J. Cooksley, Longburn, 2; Miss M. Ferguson, Hautere Cross, 3. Eyelet embroidery—Miss M. Murdoch, 1; Miss E. Hay ward, 2 and 3. A good many Wellington names figure in the prize-list in connection with tho Art and Technical Schools. The include the following:—Winifred Gale, second in drawing from a group of four objects; Manrien. Heard, second in set of pencil drawings; Dorothy Evans and Lorna Marshall, first and second respectively in drawing in colour from plants; Winifred Gale, first, and Freda Marshall third, in set of thre,e original designs in colour. All the above are Chilton,- House School entries. : '

In the Secondary ■ and District High School classes, the following: names of Wellington Girls' College pupils appear:— Drawing in pencil—l , . Rayward, 1; V. Bassett, 2; E. Wyn Williams, 3. Drawing rintive trees—F. Rayward, 1. Stencilling design-M. Steele, 1; Delia Thirkell, 2. Original designs—R. Rout, 1; M. Bishop, 3. ;

In the public schools division, the following Wellington entrants scored merit cards, or were commended:—Geometrical drawing—Keyworth and Frances Cox. Te Aro School; Winnie Hardy, Mount Cook School. Over 14—Kathleen. Bower and Jessie Tonks, Tβ Aro School. Writing, under 10—Myrtle Henderson and Venus Willis, Mount Cook School. Under 12 years—Marjorie Mountier, Nellie Simpson' nnd Violet Turner, Mount Cook School. Twelve to fourteen years—Ethel Flack and Olive Tamblyn, Mount Cook School.

THE SHOW STOCK TRAIN. VOTED A SUCCESS. The show stock' train, which arrived from Auckland and the Waikato this morning, comprised 14 trucks and one carriage, nnd the stock was mode up of cattle, horses, sheep, and,dogs. Tho stock all arrived in excellent order, and the' show authorities are. loud jn their praise of the manner in which they have been met by the Railway Department in this matter. The experiment is considered highly satisfactory, although, ns explained previously, the, train would doubtless lrnvo been availed of by a larger number of breeders..

A MONOPLANE. So much interest is being taken in aviation' at tho present time that the exhibit of a monoplnno at the Palmerston Show-is bound to attract a good deal of attention. Tho monoplane, which cost ,£IOOO, is an importation from America , of tho Bleriot typ?, and is the property of Jfr. J. D. Walsh; Some idea of the power of tho machine can be gauged from 'the; fact that the engine is of 50 horsepower nnd drives the propeller at the rate of no fewer than 1000 to 1400 revolutions per minute; Mr. Walsh purposes to add interest by Riving a demonstration and short lectures on aviation, Tho machine has flown several times in America, where, on its maiclen voyage, it travelled 60 miles.