NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1780, 19 June 1913, Page 8

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW.

SECOND DAI V FURTHER AWARDS BY THE JUDGES. • HEAT APPLE EXHIBITION, EXPERTS ADVISE THE' FARMERS.

(By Telegraph.—Special' Reporter.)

Palmerston North, June 18. . Fine . weather . favoured. . tho National Show. torday, and there was a, largo •attendance.- . The chief attraction of the Afternoon was tho annual Rugby match between, the Wanganui College and the To Aute College-senior tyims. The game, which is fully -reported in another column, was an excellent exhibition" of good Hugby. A large number of produco and poultry results were.made known during the morning, aild several lectures of interi eat'to "farmers were delivered ia the Lecture HtHLby officers of the 'State Agricultural Department-,-, < In the evening llr. "W. 'D. Lysnar, ofuisborne, addressed a gathering on tho subject of the marketing of our produco in England. Pictures wero shown to illustrate the defects the lecturer referred to. A big crowd is expected to-morrow, whei). among the attractions there will bo the'hunters' competitions, a hounds display, ; and a milk-testing competition. In the evening the annual smoke concert will be .'held. . Friday's programme includes a "soccer" match between Wellington and Manawatu, : a push ball competition, and a tug-«f-war.' . M'hb judging competition-for dairy factory: managers in butter and cheese created considerable interest. In tho butterjudging contest.Messrs.. J. Middleton (Canterbury Central), 1 J. Young (Cheltenham), and J. 31. Falconer (Ngaere), wore awarded equal points. Thero were fifteen competitors. Tho winners decided to draw lots to deiiide' first, second, and third prjzes, with the result that J. Middleton takes the cup valued at .£lO 10s., J. Faltonor <£2, and J. Young £'2. The results in tho cheese contests for the'iilO 103. trophy were: J. Young (Cheltenham), 1; J. Middleton (Canterbury Central) and J. Murray (Taradale) (equal),' 2. .In the draw for second place ' Sir.-: Middleton was. successful. Tho Mouawatu Poultry Association are to be heatrily congratulated on- the complete success that attended their annual tshow. Every class, both iu the utility and fancy divisions, wero well filled by t-omo of the finest birds that have been seen at any show.. The fact that the Jsorth Island Challenge Shield was being' competed for in AVyamlottes brought exceptional entries. The.untie championship went to Mr. ,W, A.. Sowman, of Picton, whose cockerel was a splendid bird. Messrs. Doig and Thomas, of Brooklyn, •.carried away the honours in tho female class, with another beautiful specimen of tho breed. 3lr. John Currie, of Wellington, was another breeder of Wyandottes who gained, distinction, his awards including several club specials. Reserve' championships iven£ to birds owned by Mr. E. H. Holland,"of Bunnythorpe, anil Mr. T. B. Holdaway, Turakina. -• THE APPLE EXHIBITS. KEEIY COMPETITION AND GOOD FRUIT. . The most pleasing a/id attractive singlo exhibit in the show is undoubtedly the one mado by the splendid collection of apples in tho produco hall. It is only when a comprehensive display such as tho one .now. staged , at Palmerston is brought iimier notice that the growing importanco of commercial, fruit-growing is. realised. Either taken as a separate branch of farming or in conjunction with' ono or 'other of tho minor industries, thero can bo no doubt; th.i£ under proper methods of cultivation and marketing there- aro enormous pos.iihilities before the orchardist. Hundreds ct' acres aro'-.being planted with fruit, trees .every year,. and from all appearances;"thorp; will be,a 'good market for well-grown '.fruit for- many years. 11l order : to;"f-:fcter'fruit-Krowing > the State has given valuable instruction and demonstrations ithroughout..the country, with the result-that-many of . the troubles that hampered production .in tho past; have been removed. The most pressing jiecil of the present is the necessity for ■Letter.' knowledge of marketing, Part of the exhibit now on view at the show was' judged by two of the State instructorsMr. Thorpe, of Nelson, and Mr. Str!itford, stationed at .Palmerston. - 'The experts ••"were greatly, pleased with the whole exhibit, which wits drawn from a wide area, and brought Velson, Canterbury, Auckland, Havlco's Bay, and OWanawatu growers into .'competition. With one or tw,o exceptions the fruit was entirely free from defects caused -by blight, but there woro oilier 'weaknesses that could bo remedied. Exhibits that-.wero otherwise perfect were passsd' okt"' by' the judges, because of faulty; grading;- , This, in; their opinion, would ,probably be remedied if points wero given; tor; correct, grading, as this is ono » of the principal necessities in the getting up of iruit ior'export. . Compared with last year's display, tho case fruit showed a wonderful. improvement in the way it ;was packed. It is'also worthy to. note that all. .the .-prize-winners had adopted the pocket or diagonal pack, as taught by tho instructors. Several cases wero xlisquiiliticd '.becSuso they ..were .'not filled sufficiently to prevent shaking and-bruis-ing in transit. - Referring, to, particular, varieties,' there nra Some'splendid .case lots of Jonathans, Doughertys, Reinctte du Canada, and Rome Beauty. Special mention was- made, of tho fine case of Cox's Orange-Pippins, shown by a Mana-, watu grower. . Nelson, growers are'showing some-beautiful specimens - of Rome Beauty and Jonathans,:";one, case :ot" tliii lormer gaming tho maximum points;-It is hoped that orchardists in the southern provinco will continue to competo at Palmerston, if possible in larger numbers, so that local growers may gain same of tho expert knowledge that has come to practical growers iu the older fruit-growing localities. The cooking apples are described as a good all-round, show,, but many exhibitors hist points through faulty packing of their fruit.- A number of the apples wero badly bruised in transit. The championship honours open to growers throughout the Dominion were again awarded to Jlr. Peter,s's exhibit from AVaipawa, who showed Dougherty, Rayliors,.Jonathan, Delicious, Northern Spy, and Cornish 1 Aromatic.. There'are ton •apples representing each variety,'making a splendid display of almost perfect fruit, Tho runner-up for champion honours, 'Air. J. Oushiiig, is another Hawke's Bay grower l'rom AVcst" dive. He was only beaten by two points. In both winning exhibits correct packing and grading wero itr.oiig factors in securing prido of place. Mr. E. Morrison, of Warlcwortb, Auckland, judged ali tho classes excepting thoso .entered for tho championship. Following is tho completo list of awards ; • ' Sturmer ' Pippin—G. L. Duncan, 1; Skailer and Hon, 2. Stone I'ippinShailer and Sou, I;,T. Gifford, 2, Cambridge Pippin—F. Peters, 1. Cox's' Orange Pippiu-tr. L. Duncan, 1; Shailcr and Bons, 2. London Pippin—L. G. Duncan, 1; F. Peters, 2. A.O.V. I'ippin-F.. Peters, 1; E. 2. Boston Kusuets—K. Peters, 1 and 2. Nonpancl Ilus-eet-E. Blakcway, 1. Golden Russet-H. Newport, 1; F. Peters, 2. A.O.V.'Russet —E. Blakeway, 1. Washington—J. Gushing, 1; . Nowport, 2. Lord Wolseley-I. Peters, 1 and 2. Jonathans—L. G. Duncm, 1; H. Newport, 2. Adams Ponnain —Shailer and Sons, 1; C. 11. Pickering nnd J. Gushing (equal), 2. Northern Spy *-J. 'Gushing, 1; F. Peters, 2. Beinetto du Uanada— Shailer and Sons, 1; F. Poters,,2. Vlfristons—L. G. Duncan, 1; J. G. Cobbe, ). Dougherty—C. Saywell, 1; R. Craven, {. Ohincmuri—J. Cushing, 1; F. Peters, J, Ballarat Seedling—F. Peters, 1; C. Baywell, 2 and 3. Rome Beauty—J. Gushing, 1; C. Saywell, 2; F. Peters, 3. Delicious—J. Cushing, lj F. Peters, 2 and 3. linj ono larjety. .apples not enuinftCiitoL.

First awards were made to exhibits from H. Butler (June Red), W. J. Connor (Statesman), James Cushing (Esopus Spitzenburg), L. G. Duncan (Apple of Commerce), Henry Nowport (King David), F. Peters (Cleopatra, Sharpe's Lato Red, -Stayman's Winesap, Commerce, nnd Newton Pippin). . Champion Class. Best 'collection of -apples—Open to the whole Dominion. Six distinct varieties, ten of each. First prize, Royal Horticultural Society's (England) gold medal and £5, second prizo .£3, third prize .£2: • F. Peters (Waipawa.) 1 ..Tames Cushing (West Give) 2 FrPeters (AVaipawa) 3' ■ Bcst'collection of cooking apples—James Cushing, 1; Charles Saywell, 2. Case Stunner's—Shiiiler and Son, 1; D. 31'G'ullocli, 2. Half-case Delicious—J. Cushing, I. Half-caso Jonathans—L. G. Duncan, 1; Shailer and Son, 2. Half-case Dougherty —R. Craven, 1; D. M'Culloch, 2. Halfcase Fivp Crown—C. Saywell, 1. Halfcaso Ohineniuri—L. G. Duncan, 1. Halfcase Cox's Orange—Shailer and Sons, 1. Half-case Iteinette du Canada—Shailer and Son, 11 J. G. Cobbe, 2. Half-case Rome Beauty—C. Saywell, 1; J. Cushing, 2. Half-caso Adams's Permain—Shailer and Son, 1. Caso A.O.V.—Shailer and Sons, 1 (Stone Pippin). Dessert Pears—E. Blakeway, 1; F. Petei'S and E. Blakeway (equal), 2. Cooking Pears—J. Cushing, 1; B. Craven, 2; E. Blakoway, 3. Walnuts —J. Cushing, 1; F. Peters, 2 anil 3. POULTRY PRIZE LIST. OLD ENGLISH GAME. Black-breasted cock—Bell and Watchorn.1 and 2.' Black-breasted hen—Bell and Watchorn, 1, 2, and 3. Black-breasted cockerel—Bell and Watchorn, 1; F„ E. Watson, 2. Black-breasted pullet—Bell and Watchorn, 1, 2, and.3. Duckwing cock—J. May, 1; J. Laurenson, 2 and 3. Duckwing lien—J. 3lay, 1; R. A. Williams, 2. Duckwing cockerel—R. A. Williams, 1; J. Coleman, 2. Duckwing pullet —J. May,-1; J. Coleman, 2. Pile cock— It. A. Williams, 1 and 2. Pile lien—J. 3lay, 1 and 2. Pile cockerel—E. A. Williams, 1 and 2. Pile pullet—ll. A. Williams, 1 and 2. A.O.V. ock—R. A. Williams, 1; J. Coleman, 2. A.O.V. hen—R. A. Williams, i' and 2. A.O.V. cockerel—Bell and Watchorn, 1. A.O.V. pullet—Bell and Watchorn,' 1, 2, and 3. ■' ' MODERN GA3IE. Black-breasted cock—F. 3lurphy, 1 and spjcial. Black-breasted . hen—G. Bennett, 1; F. 3lurphy, 2. Black-breasted pullet— J. T. Bowness, i'-and 2. Duckwing pullet— F. Murphy, 1. Indian Game hen—G. Allman, 1 and special; G. Perry, 2 and 3. Andalusian cock or cockerel—R. Bailey, 1 and special; A. R. Rush, 2. BLACK 3IINORCAS. Hen—G. C. Thornton, 1; J. Miller, 2. Cockerel—J. Currie, 1; W. T. Hicks, 2. Pullet—W. T. Hicks, 1; ;j.'Miller, 2. LEGHORNS. Brown cock—J. D. Iremonger, 1; E. Westwood, 2. Brown hen—E. H. Holland, 1 ami 3; J. D. Iremonger, 2. Brown cockerel—A. Atkins, 1; T. Murcott, 2. Brown pullet—B. H. Holland, 1. White cock—E. H. Holland, 1 and special; R. D. Ross, 2. White hen —E. H. Holland, 1 and 2. White oockerel—H. E. Cudby, 1 and 3; E. H. Holland, 2. Whito pullet— E. H. Holland, 1 and 2. Black hen—E. Jones* I. Black pullet—E. Jones, 1 and 2. Buff cockerel —W. W. Adams, 1; L. V. 'Dalil, 2. Buff pullet—L. V. Dahl, 1 and 2. A.O.V. cock or cockerel—A. E. Rush, 1. LEGHORNS (AMERICAN TYPE). Whito cock—Linfield Poultry Farm, 1, '2, and 3. White hen—Linfield Poultry Farm, 1, 2, and 3. White cockerel—E. 'J'. B." Worthy, 1 and special; Linfield Poultry Farm, 2 and 3. White pullet—E. T. B. Worthy, 1; W. A. Sowman, 2; Linfield Poultry Farm, 3. HAMBURGS. Silver spangled cock—A. R. Rush, 2, Silver spangled cockerel—W. W. Adams, 2. Silver spangled pullet—W. W. Adams, 2), Golden pencilled cock—S. Curd, 1; T. lufarup, 2. Golden pencilled hen—L. Taylor, 1; C. Cooksley, 2. Golden pencilled cockerel—S. Curd, 1 and 2. Golden pencilled pullet—F. Dean, 1 and special; T. Krarup, 2. .HOUDANS. Cock or cockerel—J. Reed, 1. Hen or pullet—K. Burnett, 1; J. Reed, 2. ORPINGTONS. Black cock—W. T. Hicks, 1; W. A. Sowman, 2. Black hen—C. L. Bridges, 1; W. A. .Sowman, 2. Black cockerel—W. Scott, 1 and 2.- Black pullet—W. Scott, 1 and special; C. L. Bridges, i. Buff cock—J. Gordon, 1; Mrs. W. Seth-Smith, 2. Buff hen—J. Gordon, 1; W. W. Adams, 2. Buff cockerel—J. Gordon, 1; Mrs. Setli Smith, 2, Buif pullet—J. Gordon, 1 and 2. White cock—K. J. M'Lennan, 1; C. H. Pickering, 2. White hen— G. H. Pickering, 1 and 2. White cockerel—C. H. Pickering, 1. White pullet— K. J. M'Lennan, 1, 2, and 3.' DUCKS. Runner drake (over 12 months)—C. L. Bridges, *1; Fraser and Co., 2. Runner duck (over 12 months)—R. Smith, 1; C. L. Bridges, 2. Runner drake (under 12 months)—P. W. Brown, 1 and special; E. H;. Holland, 2. Runner duck (under 12 months)—C. L. Bridges, 1, 2, and special. Pckin drake (over 12 months)—H. J. Meyrick, 1 and special; Mrs. D. D. Currie, 2. Pekin duck (over 12 months)—H. J. 31eyrick, 1; S. D. Eade, 2. Pekin duck (under 12 months)—F. J. Dillon, 1 and 2. Pekin and Co., 1; 1". J. Dillon, 2. Buif Orpington drake—J. H. Kebblewhite, 1, 2, and special. \ Buif Orpington duck— J as. Read, 1, 2, and 3. Aylesbury drake —Mrs. ,AV. I. Lovelock, 1 and 2. Aylesbury duck—Mrs. W. I. Lovelock, 1 and 2. Cayuga drake—F. Webb, 1; Sirs. J. Balsillie, 2. Cayuga duck—Airs. J. Balsillie, 1; N. J. Hayns, 2. Rouen drake—Arthur tascelles, 1. Rouen duck—Arthur Luscelles, 1 and 2. WI'ANDOTTES. New Zealand (N. 1.) AVyandotte Challenge Cup. Silver cock—W. A. Sowman, 1 and 2, and champion. Silver hen—Dunn and Son, 1; J. Currie, 2. Silver Cockerel— J. Currie, 1; l'. W. Brown, 2. Silver pullet—J. Currie, 1 and special; AV. A. Hansen, 2. Goldeu cock—E. H. Holland, 1 and 2. Golden lien—A. Hickling, 1. Golden cjockerel —E. H. Holland, 1, 2, and resident champion. Golden pullet—E. 11. Holland, I, 2, and special White cock—Doig and Thomas, 1; T. W. Bragge, 2, White hen—Doig nnd Thomas', 1, 2, 3, anil champion. AVliite cockerel—T,. li. Holdaway, 1 and resident champion; Doig anil Thomas, 2. AVhite pullet—T. W. Bragge, i, 2, and 3. Partridge cock—J. H. Dunn, I and special; 11. J. Bailey, 2. Partridge henDunn and Son, 1 and special; It. J". Bailey, 2. Partridgo cockerel—Dunn and Son, 1; J. 11. Dunn, 2. Partridge pullet —Dunne and Son, 1; J. H. Dunue, 2. 3IODERN GAME BANTAMS. Black-breasted red cock—A. Doig, 1; S. Curd, 2. Black-breasted red hen—Mrs. S. Johnson, 1; S. Curd, 2. Black-breastcd red cockerel—S. Curd, 1 and 2. Blackbreasted red pullet—.Mrs. S. Johnson, 1; Young and Lissington, 2 and 3. Duckwing cock—A. Doig, 1; S. Curd, 2. Duckwing lien —3lrs. S. Johnson. 1; S. Curd, 2. Duckwing cockerel—S. Curd, 1; Young and Lissington,, 2 nnd 3. Duckwing pullet— A. Doig, 1; Young and Lissington, 2. Pile cock—G. Perry, 1. Pile hen—R. A. Williams, 1. Pile cockerel—R. A. AViliiamsvl and 2. A.Q.V, cock oi; cocksrql^

Miss Jov M'Hardv, 1. 'A.O.V. lion or pul-let-Miss Joy 31' Hardy, 1. ROSE COMBS. Black cock—C. Brattle, 1 ami 2. Black hen—S. Curd, 1 and S. Brattle, 'J. Black cockerel—F. Milne, 1; S. Curd, -. Black pullet—C. Brattle, 1 and" 3: S. Curd, 2. SEABRIGHTS. Cock or cockerel—T. Sfewart, 1; AY. W. Adorns, 2. Hen or pullet—T. Stewart, li W. W, Adams, 2. PEKIN. -Buff cock or cockerel—K. J. Baldwin, 1; Mifs C. Baldwin, 2. Buff lien or pulletBell and Watchorn. 1 and 2. A.O.V. cock or cockerel—T. Krarup, 1; Bell and AVatehhorn, 2. 'A.O.V. hen or pulletBell and Watchorn, 1 and 2. UTILITY CLASSES. Purebred cock (heavy breed)—W. A. Sowman, 1; E. T. B. Worthy, 2. Purebred hen—W. A. Sowman, 1; E. T. B. Worthy, '2. Purebred cockerel—W. C. Holley,. 1; E. T. B. Worthy, 2. Purebred pullet—C. 11. Pickering, 1; E. T. B. Worthy, 2. Purebred cock (light breed) — J. Allen, 1; T'hos. Petrie, -2. Purebred hen-E. T. B. Worthy, 1; W. A. Sowman, 2. Purebred cockerel—E. T. B. Worthy, 1; J. Allen, 2. Purebrod pullet— E. T. B. Worthy, 1; A. 11. Hale, 2. PLYMOUTH ROCKS. Bnrred cock —A. A. Perano, 1, 2, and special; C. T. Bridge?, 3. Barred ken— A. A. PoTano, 1, 2, and special; S. R. Lancaster, 3. Barred pullet—G. Jackson, I. White cock-C. IT. Pickering, 1, 2, and 3. White hen—W. Cullen, 1,2, and special. White cockerel—G. Jackson, 1, 2, and special. Wliito pullet—W. Cullen, 1 and 2. LANGSHANS'. Black hen-E. H. Holland, 1 and 2. CAAIPINES. Cockerel—J. H. Cooper, 1. Pullet—J. H. Cooper, 1. RHODE ISLAND REDS. Cock or cockerel—G. 31. Burlinson, 1; B. ¥. Grace, 2. Hen or pulle.t—Mrs. W. I. Lovelock, 1 and 3; G. 31. Burlinson, 2. ' SELLING CLASSES. Cockerel or pullet—G. Jackson, i'. Trio, cock and two hens—T. B. Holdaway, 1; G. Jackson, 2. PIGEONS. Working Homers.—Blue cock—H. J. Moverley, 1; Robert and Hocking, 2. Bluo or chequer cock— H. L. Esau, 1; T. Bullick, 2. Blue or chequer hen—i\ and D. O'Brien, 1; T. Bullick, 2. Blue or chequer cock (under 12 months)—R. R. Boyle, 1. Red chequer cock—H. 1. Moverley, 1; 1!. E. Boyle, 2. Rod chequer hen—ll. L. Esau, 1; 10. Collins, 2.. Silver dan cqpk—L. Upperton, 1; P. and D. O'Brien, 2. Silver dun hen— T. Bullick, 1. Silver dun cock (under 12 months)—A. G. Spriggens, 1. Pied cockKyle Bros., 1; H. J. 3loverley, 2. Pied hen—L. Upperton, 1; Kylo Bros., 2. Pied cock (under 12 months)—G. Williams, 1. Pied hen (under 12 months) —T. Bullick, I. A.O.C. hen—R. R. Boyle, 1; Kyle Bros., 2. A.O.C. cock (under 12 months) —R-. R. Boyle, 1. Imported cock—Robert and Hocking, 1. Cock (under 12 months)— T. Bullick, 1; P. Lewis,- 2. Hen (under 12 months)—'!'. Bullick, 1; Robert and Hocking, 2. Cock (flown 150 miles)—Kylo Bros., 1; Robert and Hocking, 2. Hen (flown 150 miles)—H. J. Moverley, 1; T. Bullick, 2. Cock (flown 200 miles)—T. Bullick, i; Robert and Hocking, 2. Hen (flown 200 miles)—J. Smith, 1; T. Bullick, 2. . Cock (Hown 300 miles) —H. J. Moverley, 1; Robert and Hocking, 2. Hen (flown 300 miles)— Robert and Hocking, I.' Cock (flown 400 miles)—P. Lewis, 1 and 3; 11. J. Moverley, 2. Hon (flojvn '100 miles)— Robert and Hocking, 1. Magpies.—Black cock—G. Perry, 1; A. It. Heald, 2. Black hen—G. Perry, 1; A. I!. Heald, 2. Red cock—G. Robson, *1. Tumblers.—Cock—C 4. Perry, 1. Hen—G. Perry, 1. 3luffEd cock—G. Perry, 1. 3luffed' hen—G. Perry, 1. Fantail cock— G. Robson, 1. FAT STOCK DIVISION.' Tho association's now • departure this year in introducing classes tor fat cattlo and sheep was attended with fair 'success. Local graziers did not contribute towards the competition in cattle. Tho only, stock coming forward were some . very primo entries from the well-known exhibitors of fat stock, Messrs. H. K, M'Kenzie, ol Masterton, and Sykes and Co. 3lr. R. A. M'Kenzie, of Palmerston, showed tho only fat cow. The sheep classes were better filled, and some very fine entries were penned. Mr. F. S. il'l'ao w.on the points prize cup of £10 10s. FAT CATTLE. Cow—R. A. M'Kenzie, 1. Bullock—H. K. M'Kenzie, 1, '2, and 3. Two bullocks, under 3 years—H. K. M'lvcnzie, 1, 2 and 3. Two bullocks, under 4 years—H. K. M'Kenzie, 1, 2 and 3. FAT SHEEP. ■ Long-woolled wethers—F. S. MUae, 1; J. M'Kelvie, 2; Akers Bros., 3. Long-woolled ewes—F. S. M'Rae, 1, 2, and 3. Down wethers—F. S. M'Rae, 1; W. Reid and Son, 2; J. M'Kelvie, 3. Down ewes—F. S. 31 : Rae, 1 and 3; J. M'Kelvie, 2. ' Wethers, any breed—F. S. M'Rae, 1 and 2; W. Reid and Son, 3. Ewes, any breed—F. S. M'Rae, 1 and 3; J. 31'Kelvie, 2, Longwool wether lambs—Akers Bros., 1; G. H. Handley, 2 and 3. Down wether lambs—G. H. Handley, i'; F. S. M'Rae, 2; Akers Bros., 3. Longwool ewe lambs—Akers Bros,, ]; CI. H. Handley, 2; F. S. M'Rae, 3. Down ewe lambs—G. H. Handley, 1; F, S. M'Rae, 2; Akers Bros,, 3.