NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1779, 18 June 1913, Page 10

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW.

FARM PIf.ODUCE. Sack of chaff—G. Hills, 1. Truss of lia.t ■—H. E. Hockon, 1 and 2. Truss meadow hay—Mental Hospital, 1. Truss lucerne hay—ll. J. Booth, 1. Maize ensilage--Boys' Training Farm, 1. Spring wheat—E. narper, 1; W. C. Miller, 2. "Winter wheat—W. C. Miller, 1. Ryo corn—W. C. Miller, 1. Chevalier barley—\V. J. lialsillio, I. Capo barley—\V. C. Miller, 1. Any variety barley—Boys' Traininpt Farm, 1. Dun oats—W. C. jfillor, 1. Algerian ojtts-H. J. Fagan, 1; W. J. Balsillie, 2. Any variety oats—H. .1. Fagan (Gartons), W. C. Miller (Goldfinder, Victory, and Whito Ligoworl. Partridge peas •—E. Harper, 1. Yorkshire peas—W. Millor, I. Field peas, any variety—W. J. Balsillie, W. C. Miller, A. Rose, one first each. Linseed—G. W. Marshall. GRASS SEED. Cocksfoot—E. Harper, 1; W. Seth-Smith, 2. Italian ryegrass—W. C. Miller. Ryegrass—\V. C. Miller 1; N. Wilson, 2. Meadow foxtail—F. Saxton, 1. Crested Dogstail—W. S. Penny. 1; Ellis Bros, 2. I'rairio grass—J. A. Dearlove, 1; F. S. M'Rae, 2. Any variety grass seed—6. Craw (phalaris Commutata), T. Harrison (Boyd's Clover), D. W. Speedy (Western Wolths), W. C. Millet (djivgrass), one first each. VEGETABLES. Long red beet—F. Westbury, ,1 and 2. Round beet—F. Westbury, 1 and 2. Cauliflower—F. Westbury, 1 and 3; F. Davenport, 2.' Long red carrots—L. A. Abraham, 1 and 2. Intermediate carrots —L. A. Abraham. 1 and 3; W. H. Tucker, 2. Short'carrots—L. A. Abraham, 1 and 2. White celory—F. Westbury, 1; E. Davenport, 2.. Red celery—L. A. Abraham, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Gourds—F. Westbury, .1. Leeks—F. Westbury, 1. Lettuc-o—G. U. Slack, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Melon—F. Westbury, 1. Brown Spanish onion—W. Craw, 1 and 3; F. Peters-, 2. Globe onions—S. Robinson, 1; G. Craw, 2. Any variety onion—W. H. Tucker, 1. Parsley—F. Westbury, 1; G. U. Slack, 2. Parsnip—A. R. M'Farland, 1; L. A. Abraham, 2. Quality pumpkin—F. Westbury, 1; W. H. Ward, 2 and 3. Heaviest .pumpkin—B. Sorrenson, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Shallots—F. Westbury, 1 and 2. Spinach —F. Westbury, 1 and 2. Squash—F. Westbury, 1. Yellow turnip—F. Westbury, 1 and 2. Whito turnip—F. Westbury, 1 and 2. Vegetable marrow—L. A. Abraham, l and 3; F. Westbury, 2. Green marrow—F. Westbury, 1; G. U. Slack, 2. Rhubarb—F. Westbury, 1. Drumhead cabbage, red cabbage, any variety cabbage, collection cabbage, brussels sprouts —F. Westbury, lin each. Best collection vegetable (Royal Horticultural- Society's medal)—F. Westbury, 1; G. U. Slack, x 2. PUBLIC SCHOOL COMPETITION. Tho special prize for best school exhibit was awarded to Kelvin Grove. In the competition for school'garden vegetables. Cheltenham and Kairanga were tho only schools to seud forward exhibits. Results:—Potatoes—Cheltenham, 1; Kairanga, 2. Cabbage—Kairanga. Carrots —Cheltenham, 1; Kairanga, 2. Parsnips —Cheltenham, 1; Kairanga, 2. Onions— Cheltenham, 1. Mangolds—Cheltenham, 1; Kairanga, 2. Turnip—Kairanga, 1. Beet—Kairanga, 1; Cheltenham, 2. ARTS AND INDUSTRIES. Handsome cushion—Mrs. H. Witchell, 1; Miss M. E. Simson, 2. Best exhibit of fancy work—Miss R. Bryant", 1; Mrs. H. Witchell, 2. Shaded embroidery—Mrs. E. D. Cook, 1; Mrs. R. C. M'Farlane, 2. Point laceI—Mrs.1 —Mrs. Anderson, 1; Miss Kirk, 2. Hordanger embroidery—Miss Sorrenson, 1; Mrs. J. A. Ross, 2. Needle painting on silk—Mrs. M'Farlane, 1; Mrs. H. Witchell, 2. Tea cosy—Mrs. J. A. M'Leavey, 1; Mrs. S. E. Porteous, 2. Table centre—Mrs. J. A. M'Leavey," 1; Mrs. B. Cloutman, 2. Drawn thread work—Miss E. Sinionds, 1; Mrs. J. C. Swallow, 2. Embroidered blouse—Miss L. M'Crea, 1; Mrs. H. Witchell, 2 ond 3. Fancy needleworkMrs. J. Gemmell, 1; Mrs. J. A. M'Leavey, 2. Cotton crochet—Mrs. E. Poynter, 1; Mrs. W. Fulton, 2. Infant's woollen jacket—Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson, 1; Mrs. 11. Chadwick.. 2. Hand-knitted socks—Miss P. Tait, i and 2. Cut buttonholes—Mrs. J. C. Swallow, 1; Miss R. Bryant 2. Huckaback darning—Mrs. F. J. Hutchinson, 1 and 2. Amateur photography (landscape)— Miss E. Jacobson, 1; J. D. Hay, 2. Seascape—J. D. Hay, 1; W. F. Chambers, 2. Figure study—W. F. Chambers, 1; ,T. H. Perrin, 2. Animal life—G. M. Scott, 1; J. H. Perrin, 2. Photograph (any study), for juniors—H. J. Durward, 1: G. Salt, 2 nnd 3. HOME INDUSTRIES. Hen eggs—Miss H. Hopkinson, 1; Miss C.issie, 2. Home-made bread (white)— Miss Lovelock, 1; Mrs. J. B. M'Kenzie, 2, Home-made bread* (brown)— Miss Lucy Lovelock, 1; Miss Lovelock, 2. Two loaves—Mrs. E. H. Holland, 1; Miss Lovelock •2. Plum pudding—Mrs. J. B. M'Kenzie, 1; Miss Hopkinson, 2. Seed cake —Mrs. F. S. Veale, 1; Mrs. W. T. Penny, 2. Fruit cake—Mrs. J. D. Doyle, 1; Miss I. Best, 2. Sjxmge cake—Mrs. S. -u. Russell, 1. Madeira cake —Mrs. R. Rom, 1; Miss Hopkinson, 2. Family cake—Mrs. J. B. M'Kenzie, 1; Miss H. Hopkinson, 2. Seed cake—Mrs. F. S. Veale, 1; Mrs. B. S. Pennjr, 2. Sponge 6andwich—Mrs. H. J. Bannister, 1; Miss I. Best, 2. Plain toffee—Miss R. Belk, 1; Miss -H. Jickell, 2. Fruit toffee—Mrs. C. E. Twist, 1. Plate sweets—Mrs. B. M. Trotman, 1. Collection fancy cakeMiss C. Maunder, 1. Ginger bread—Miss H. Hopkinson; 1; Mrs. C. W. Borreson, 2. Shortbread—Nurse Roby, 1; Mm. L. Whittaker, 2. Jam tarts—Mrs. J. G. Doyle, 1; Miss Hodder, 2. Cream puffs— Mrs. J. G. Doyle, 1; Mrs. Chas. Hunt, 2. Sausage rolls—Mrs. J. G. Doyle, 1; Miss Hodder, 2. Jam roll—Miss G. Brogden, 1; Mrs. H. G. Bannister, 2. Scones—Mrs. H. J. Bannister, 1; Miss M. Thompson, 2. Scones without butter—Mrs. A. Pickering, 1; Miss D. Weir, 2. Scones from M'Gill's flour—Miss M. Thompson, 1; Nurse Roby, 2. Boiled potatoes—Mrs. J. Balsillie, 1; Miss K.-Hughes, 2. Classes for Girls under 16 years.—Six mixed scones—Miss Jessie Gordon, 1; Miss Millie Perott, 2. Six jam tartsMiss F. Ellis, 1; Miss G. M'Hardy, 2. Sausage rolls—Miss F. Ellis, 1; Miss G. M'Hardy, 2. Sponge sandwich—Miss G. Brogden, 1; Miss H. Allmnn, 2.

OPENED BY LORD LIVERPOOL

COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT PRAISED.

DAIRY PROBLEMS.

THE MENACE OF DIRTY MILK.

(By Telerrapl.—Sseciai Rerorter.)

Palmerston North, June 17. Beautiful weather marked the opening of tho tenth National-Dairy Show at Palmerston to-day. Tho Manawatu A; and P. Association, tho controlling body, are deserving of tho highest praise and congratulation on the progressive spirit that has always been manifest in keeping paco .with tho' growing requirements. This year's exhibition is bigger and better than ever. This is saying a good deal, when jpast displays are remembered, but xeferience to tho number of entries and the space required for their reception a few years [ago, when compared frith the present, will show hoir progress has been made, and incidentally bring into prominence the great advance that has been mado in tho dairy industry generally. Nine years ago a total of eight hundred niid eleven exhibits only demanded nine hundred, square' feet of space for staging purposes. - In to-day's exhibition there are over four thousand exhibits, occupying fifty-three thousand feot of floor apace. Even since the year 1911 the entries haVo' doubled - themselves. That '■all the financial demands have been met by thoassociation proves that its members ■iTccognis9 the'value of the show and its ■jjurpose. Every year sees fresh improve■jnents and additions to the buildings. The ' enormous "amount of work entailed in the management and--preliminary arrangements for tho event is made comparatively light by tho wholeheartedness with which the various stewards, under tlw supervision of the chairman of tho Winter Show Committee, Major Dunk, perform their allotted tasks. As an organiser and master of details, r.he association has a most valuable officer in its secretary, Mr. W. T. Penny,,who, with his clerical staff, leave nothing wanting that will ensure smooth' working. Thero was ' a very, large attendance of - the public during tho afternoon and evening, but as the first day is more a working day amongst visiting dairymen, it was in tho annual meeting of the National Dairy As-, eociation hold in the lecture hall that the "majority ./centred their .attentions. SApart from the actual produce, representing ;the various divisions, the outstanding feature of the exhibition is the wonderful display that is made this year of mechanical contrivances that have been designed to make farm work' more efficient, and at tho same timo reduce tho cost of production. ' Aa a matter of fact, tho presentday farming in all it 9 branches depends mainly .upon the progress shown by the scientist and inventor, in devising newfarm implements - and other contrivances for special purposes. The machinery hall gives a.splendid idea of the. most recent' developments that have been introduced by which mechanical power may be applied. Most of the exhibits have some relation to tho dairying industry, and embrace all the leading, makes of milking machines, separators, and releasers, for ties on tho farm. Other exhibitors make a speciality of dairy factory machinery and show pasteurisers, pumps, chums, and so on. Other walits on the farm-are not neglected. Taken as a whole, thohall encloses perhaps tho finest collection of farm and factory equipment that has ever besn found under- one roof in New Zealand.

Agricultural Department's Exhibit. With the experience of past years behind them, the association has wisely allotted a special court for the custody of the special exhibit put up by the Department of Agriculture. It is needless _ to eay that this, section of the show continues to be the most eagerly sought. The Department hero is under the Mr. Clifton, Director of the Fields Division, tmd Mr. A. M'Pherson, his assistant from the South Island. The officers and staff of the Department have put up a most complete and 'instructive exhibit covering every branch of farm life. The resources of the various experiment farms havo been; extensively drawn upon to show what has been dono (luring the year in the cultivation of new and improved varieties or grain, root, and fodder crops. In this connection tlio outstanding' attraction is that made by the exhibits of lucerne, silver ■beet, and chou-moullier. Amongst the collation of lucerne arc ten new varieties that havo been under experiment in the South Illand. , Amongst the grain, the Ruakura rustresistant oat affords a striking objectlesson of tho work of the plant breeders ■and suggests the enormous possibilities '■that await attention along the lino of provducing plants and seeds that can be relied upon to successfully withstand the ravages of .pests and blights. The experts in ,tne fruit department have brought together n splendid collection of apples representative of all districts. Theso are shown graded and packed in the most •Approve!! styles for export. Tho Veterinary Department is represented by _ a 'striking collection of pathological exhibits showing tho results of various ailments .'that direct stock. Soft and fancy checse, • samples of crude casein and milk sugar ralso figiiro in the exhibit. ■ Any reference to the mechanical canj.trivonces on the ground would be far from iarmpleto were the pstrol-driven vehicles [overlooked. . It is recognised that motors, iboth for pleasure end for other uses of fraction, aro now a necessity. At Palmcrston this week almost every kind of petrol-driven vehicle is represented on the chowground, from tho lightest of cycles .to the heavy and powerful lorry that is in tho . process, of revolutionising haulago in the. country districts. '/Horticulture and Agriculture. In,this division the splendid collection at potatoes .stands out prominently. All the classes are well filled. The tubers are well shaped-and free from blight. The field roots are good and make a fine collection, but unfortunately competition is confined to a few exhibitors.' The swedes, taken as a .whole, are a fine lot. Tho entries of grain and grass, though good seed, are not as impressive as thpso seen in some former years. Tho vegetables, on tho other hand, are extremely good and show to what perfection ordinary garden root 3 may be cultivated under proper care. In this section tho school gardens are much in evidence for quality, but there is a lamentable fo-lling-av/ay in the competition compared with a few years' ago. Homi industries and art brought forward a splendid collection of samples of the housewife's cookery, preserve-making, and R'rt needlework. SPEECH BY THE GOVERNOR. COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT PRAISED. His Excellency tho Governor, Lord Livoipool, and her Excellency tho Countess of Liverpool patronised the show to-day, they arrived in tho town by train at noon. Thero waa a largo crowd of citizens end eottlers assembled at the railway station to wolcomp them. Their Excellencies wero met by tho Mayor and the borough councillors and driven to the Square whc:o speeches were mado from the band rotund*. Tho Mayor of Palmerston North (Mr. J. Nash) extended tho cordial welcome of tho citizens and settlers to their Excellencies. The Town Clerk (Mr. W. 11. Collingwood) read an address of wplcomo to their Excellencies. In returning thanks his Excellency remarked that he wondered what the early pioneerj would think if they could see th» town and district to-day. Continuing, ha said: "Ono of the many difficult probl«is which confront the statesman in the Old Country is as to how the agricultural and, pastoral interests can be efficiently Maintained. You all know that in tho United Kingdom the groat tendency of tho irounger members of the rural commun- ,

lty is to be drawn away into the large towns, lured there by the attractiveness of a less dull and humdrum life, with the desire to improve their own prospects. Here, in a comparatively young country, with all tho virgin resources of New Zealand and its vast capability of development, there are in addition problems of another nature to face. There is pot only the question of population whioh is necessary to bring tho country to its fullest development, but there are all tho accessories attendant on the industry which are vital to the realisation of successful results. As the land in tho less frequented districts gets taken up, so tho settlers need the means of getting into r closer association with their neighbours so that tho produce of their labour 'may be effective, and consequently more roads and railways are asked for. It is only natural that .such requests should be made, as it is only human that many arc disai<tisfi«d if their hopc3 arc not immediately realised; but Rome was not built in a day and you also know the old adage that you must cut your coat to your cloth, and those who direct tho affairs o. any of the dependencies of tho Crown must not outstrip the means at their disposal- If they do they may easily bring hardship on the whole community. It is "a sourcc of wonder and envy to many to see what enormous strides the colonies nave made in such a short time. With such vast resources at their disposal it needs only patience on tho part of tho inhabitants to bring them to their' fullest development. I congratulate all who are connected with it on the gTeat achievement they have-already made, and earnestly trust that they and those who follow them, will seo their efforts not only crowned with success, but also put to the best use for the benefit of the whole community.". (Applause.) Mr. D. Buick, M.P., expressed great pleasure in being present to assist in welcoming their Excellencies.

The Vice-Regal party was entertained as tho guests of tho municipality at lunch. - The guard l of honour was provided by : tho Sixth Manawatu Mounted Rifles under the command of Lieutenant. Smith. Tho guard was inspected by bis Excellenoy. . In tho afternoon his Excellency attended the 6how and officially opened tho fixture and also tho buildings which have been erected since last year. CHEESE AWARDS. Following is a complete list of tho details of judging in tho choese competitions:— \ Caso of coloured cheddar cheese suitable for export

FARMERS' BUTTER. Farmers' Fresh Butter.—Mrs. C. Stantail (Greatford), 1; Mrs. A. R. Hodder (Woodville), 2; Mrs. 31. Christensen (Palmerston North), 3. Farmers' __ Non-Separator Butter.—Mrs. Balsillie (Kaixanga), 1; Mrs. M. E. Crook (Palmerston North), 2; Mrs. W. C. Borreson (Palmerston North), 3. HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL. POTATOES. ' Christensen, 1; T. Westbury, 2. Early round white—lt. Christensen, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Early kidney white—A. J. Pettigrew, 1; F. Wostbury, 2. Early Rose—N. Hughes, 1; A. J. Pettigrew, 2. Lato blue (round)—A. J. Potti(trcw, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Lato blue (oval) —A. J. 1; F. Westbury, 2. Any other variety potatoes—F. Westbury, 1; R. Christensen, 2. Collection of six varieties—A. J. Potingrew, 1; K. Christonsen, 2. FIELD ROOTS. Champion Sinclair carrots—N. Hughes, 1; Boys Training Farm, 2. I(ed intermediate carrots—Boys' Training JTarm, 1; W. Thompson, 8. White intermediate carrots—Boys' Training Farm. 1. Long red carrots—Boys' Training Farm, 1. Long whito carrots—Boys' Training Farm, 1; C. R. Hewett, 2. Yollow Globe mangolds—Mrs. Spinley, 1; W. Strellon, 2. Golden Tankard mangold—Boys' Training Farm, 1; C. R. Hewett, 2. Long red mangolds—L. E. Fetzer, 1; Mrs. Spoirley, 2. Four Heaviest mangolds—F. Westbury, 1. Purplc-top swedes G. Hills v 1; W. Stretton, 2. Green-top swedes—Boys' Training Farm, 1; S. R. Lancaster, 2. Any vai'iiety swede, four roots to bo judged separately—W. Stretton, 1; W. Keth-Smith. 2. Purple-lop turnip—Boys' Training Farm, 1; W. J. Balsillie, 2. Four heaviest swedes—W. Thompson. Green top turnips—W. Thompson, 1; W, J. Balsillie, 2. Turnip, any .variety—Bays' Farm, 2,

PRESERVES AND PICKLES. Jams, assorted—Miss H. Hopkinson, 1; Mrs. Chadwick, 2. Collection of jelliesMiss E. Dale.'l; Miss Hopkinson, 2. Marmalade—Mrs. T. E. Hodder, 1; Hiss B. Rose, 2. Lemon marmalade—Mrs. E. H. Holland. 1; Mrs. Permain, 2. Tomato sauce—Mrs. W. Moffatt, 1; Mrs. A. Pickering, 2. A.O.V. sauce—Mrs. J. P. O'Connor, 1; Miss R. Rose, 2. Collection of pickles—Miss R. Rose, 1; Mrs. P. . M. Garner, 2. Potted meat—Jfrs. J. Hepworth, 1; Mrs. J. Permain, 2. BrawnMrs. J. Permain. 1; Mrs. C. Permain, 2. Bottle rhubarb—Miss R, Rose, 1; Mrs. E. Brittain, 2. Bottle fruit (one variety)— Miss R. Rose, 1; Jfrs. F. Nicholls, 2. Bottled fruit (four varieties)— Miss R. Rose, 1; Mrs. R. Rule, 2. Six bottles fruit—Mrs.. W. B. Fowler, 1; Nurse Roby, 2. Two Bottles Fruit — Miss I. Best, 1; Mrs. F. Brittain, 2. Two bottles tomatoes—Mrs. R. Rose, 1 and 3; Miss M. Heaton, 2, Home-made wine—Mrs. B. G. Penny, 1; Mrs. A. Pickering, 2. Bottle "ibney—Askew Bros., 1; J. C. Cooper, 2. Honey in comb—Askew Bros., 1; J. C. Cooper 2, Granulated honey—Askew Bros., 1; J. C. Cooper, 2.

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