MANAWATU SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2918, 2 November 1916, Page 6

MANAWATU SHOW.

OPENING DAY BIG ENTRIES AND GOOD PROSPECTS EARLY RESULTS (From Our Special Reporter.) Palmerston N., November 1. Tim chief agricultural show of tho Dominion opened liero to-day. The lvcafiicr is and the prospects for a succcssful exhibition are good. Tho opening day is always the quiot day of tho big spring event, and thoro aro not very many people on tho ground. Thursday and Friday are the principal days. On Thursday tho stock is judged, and Friday is people's day. Tho schools' work, the home industries, and the fancy work were judged to-day," also tho pigs; and somo jumping events were decided in the ring. Signs of tho times are evident about the ground—every hero and thoro money is being raised for patriotic purposes. _ Tho biggest effort in this direction is the catering. For all the thousands of people who will attend the show the women of tho district have made provision, and,all the money raised will go to tho Sick and Wounded Fund. The war notwithstanding, this year's entries show an increase over last year's. Altogether there- aro well over 2600 entries. Details of tho entries in tho main sections (this year and last) follow: — - 1915. .1916. Horses 136 115 Cattle 392 433 Sheep- 327 215 Pigs 64 76 Art and needlework ..'.... 262 260 Photography 67 79 Home industry 335 • 320 Schools 842 926 Dogs 163 186 A good increase was sliown in the cattle entries, where every division but Ayrshires came forward in larger numbers than previously. The figures of tho cattle entries are: — • 1915 1916 Shorthorn 33 55 Hereford 48 50 Ayrshire 87, 60' Jersey 67 77 Holstein 75 91 The judges chosen 'by the association to officiate at this year's gathering are:— Horses.—-Jumping Events: Messrs. A. Campbell and L. W. Nelson. Saddles: Mr. L. W. Nelson, Auckland. Harness: Mr. A. Campbell, Milton. Draughts: Mr. P. Martin, Oamaru. Shoeing: Mr! R. H. Meade, M.It.C.V.S., Palmerston North. Cattle. —Shorthorns: Mr. Jno. Bald.win, Turakina. Herofords: Mr. R. C. Smith, Matakoho. Aberdeen Angus and North Devons: Mr. Jno. Driimmoud, Wellington. Ayrshires: Mr! Torn Lowis, Dunedin. Jerseys: Mr. R. ,T. Linn, Normanby. Holstcins: Mr. G. Aitchison, Kaitangata. Milking Shorthorns: Mr. Q. Donald, Featlierston. Dairy Cattle: Mr. Jno. Massey, Mangere. Alfa Laval Cup: Messrs. T. Lewis, R-. J. Linn, (J. Donald, J. Massey, and 6. x Aitchison. Fat .Cattle: Mr. A.' Millar, Hastings. Sheep.—Lincolns: Mr. G. Elliott, Hastings. Eomnoy Rams: Mr. G. Hunt, Wakefield. Roniney Ewes: Mr. D. G. Wright, Ashburton. Leicesters and Sundry: Mr. J. Welch/Mastorton. Down Breeds: Mr. W. Argyle East. Flecces and Wool Classing: Mr. R. B. Godwin, Palmerston North. Pigs.—All Breeds: Mr. J. H. Sel■lara, Okaiawa. Hemp.—Mr;- W. H. Ferris, Wellington. Photography.—Mr. A. E. Wat-kinson, Waugamii. Art Needlework. —Mrs. A. Crawford, Wellington, Schools. —Technical Work: Mr. <L. J. Wat kin, Wanganui. Modelling: Sir. ]D. H. Clark, Wangaii'ii. Architectural Drawing: Mr. H. do J. Clere, Palmerston North. Writing: Mr. F. D. Opic, Palmerston North. Drawing: Mr. G. H. Elliott, Palnierston North. Homo Industries.—Cookery: Mrs. Woolf, Palmerston North. Preserves, etc.: Mr. T. D. Cummins, Wanganui. Dogs.—Messrs. R. G. Makin, Wellington ; S. Johnson, Palmerston North; and R-. H. Slieppard, Auckland. Butter-fat Competitions.—Mr. J. Forsyth, Palmerston North. SOME OF THE AWARDS. A GREAT SHOW OF PIGS. In the pis section the Porirua Menial Hospital won all tho first prices in Yorkshires, and E. ,T. I?o«ers, tile only exhibitor, secured tho firsts right through tho Large Black Division. In Borkshires tho Porirua Mental Hos-

pital won two firsts, Mrs. J. Wall lhred firsts, and E. J. Bogors and J. H. Bing ono first each. Firsts in Tamworths went to N. P, Nielsen (3): J. Kosors (2), and 8. B, R.vman (2). The judge said the show of pigs was tlie best ever luada here. 'Cho. improvement was quite noticeable, and thi3 v year's competition had brought ont soma of tlio finest pigs lie bad over judged. The Berkshires and the Yorkshires wero fit for an English Royal show. Hemp Competition. . Unscutchcd Hemp.—Maddron Bros., Winchester (J. Stone), 72 points. 1; A. and L. Seifert's Co., Shannon (R. H. Webb), 67 points, 2; L. Seifcrt's River Hill, Piingiolu (W. Sadd), 62 points, 3. Scutched Hemp—A. and L. Seifert's Co., Shannon (\V. Sutton), 100 points, 1; Fame co. (S. A. Carter), 92 points, 2; Maddren Bros., Winchester (J. E. Stone), 01 points, 3. .Exhibit of Manufacturers.—Maddren Bros., 1- i Ring Competitions. The competitions resulted in a good proportion of entries, and. there was keen competition in a widely diversified list. Tho open riders' competition drew six entries, and the judges, Messrs. L. W. Nelson and A. Campbell, placed Budge Gordon, the well-known Hawera rider, in first place, with another good horseman in H. Hassall second. Third award went ' to G. D. Smith. Only two competitors contested the turning competition, tho award going to J. O'Donnell (Inaha), with R. D. Hark- . ne3s (To Horo) second. Leaping Competition for Ponies—Wallie Baker's Little Wonder (Aokautere), 1; B. Vautier's Arapai- (Wharoronga), 2; A. H. Parish's Lord Velburno (Palmerston), 3. Eight entries. Leaping Competition for Ponies (13.2 to 14.2 hands).—John M'Donald's Truce (Marton), 1; W. Scott's Coker's Chestnut (Aokautere), 2; N. L. Hirst's Temuka (Kiwiti), 3. Nino entries. Wool-classing Competition for Students attending Technical School Classes.—Alfred Ellis (Palmerston High School). 77 points, 1; Allan Fleming (Palmeraton - High School), 66 points, 2. Four entries. Home Industries. Farmers' Separator Butter.—Misa J. Balsillie (Kairanga), 1; Miss M. Christensen (Palmerston North), 2. Eight entries. Non-separator Butter.—Miss J. Balsillie, 1. Five entries. Dozen Hens' Eggs (by weight).—Mrs, H. Gillies (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. G. Norman (Palmerston North), 2; Mrs. R. B. Krivan (Palmerston North), 3. Five entries. Public Schools' Division. Woodwork—three models drawing and notes .(judged by Mr. F. do J. Clere).— Hedley Byeroft (Terrace End), 1; Selwyn Turbell, 2. Plan—front and side elevation, dog kennel or pigeon house: Merit, cards.—■ Allan East (Campbell Street),' Charles Edwards (Campbell Street), Clifford Trask (Campbell Street). Plasticeno Modelling: pupils' 8 to 11, Seashells, Seeds, or Flowers; Merit Cards.—L. Page (West End), Neil Barr f (College Street), Laura Inglis (College , Street). ■ Pupils, under 8: Fruit or Vegetables; "Merit Cards.—Dorothy Coakley (Collego Street), Lance Borreson (Ctfllege Street), M. Wright (College Street), Robert Pago (West End). . Paper-folding and Cutting, Pupils, S to 10;- Merit 'Cuffes.—J. Allen (West End), Eileen Wingate (Tiritea), Frances Sherritt (Convent), Nellie Jones (Convent). Plasticerie Relief Map; Merit Cards. — K. Schlierike (West End), E. Cox (West End), G. Smith (West End). Cardboard and Carton Modelling, Six Models, Standard II; Merit Cards.—Roy Hopwood (College Street), Nils Anderson (College Street). Six Models, Standard III; Merit Cards. —Arnold. Campbell (West* End), Erna Pedersen (West End), Jas. Doull (College Street), Kenneth Barling (Collego Street). In this class, Mr. Clark remarked that two very different styles of work were entered, each excellent of its kind, though ono appealed moro to the decorative. sense than the other. He ha.d selected tho beat two of each style as worthy of merit, cards. Six Models, Standard IV; Merit Cards. —Mabel Cooper West End), Karen Chrisiensen (West End), Ray Dredge (College Street), Lamer Jones (College Street). The judge stated that in this class the remarks of tho preceding clasß applied. Collection of faix Models, Standard V; Merit Cards.—Vincent Krivan (Fitzherbert East), Win. Kempthorne (Newbury), Lewis Collins (Newbury). Fleece Wool Competition, Romney Wool. —W. F. Jacob (Kiwitea), 1; D. Gardner (Koputaroa), 2. Scoured Wool.—D. Gardner (Koputaroa), 1. The judge remarked on tho small entry in this competition. In a largo wool-growing district like tho Manawatu, this should be a feature of tho show. Cookory. Bread (White).—Mrs. J. J. Healey (Woodville), . il; Mrs. E. A. Holland (Bnnnythorpc), 2. Brown loaves: Mrs. J. Healey, 1. White loaves from Primrose flour: Misa L. Lovelock (Nowbury), 1; Mrs. J. Healey, 2. Scono loaves: Mrs. J. King (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. Robb (Westmore), 2. Ovo'n 6cones: Mrs. Furlong (Linton), 1; Mrs. M. Vott (Palmerston North), 2. Scones from Primrose ilour: Mrs. M. Vott, 1; Mrs.. A. M'Nab (Shannon), 2. Sultana scones: Miss M. E. Morcam, 1; Miss K. Freeth (Palmerston North), 2. Currant scones:

Mrs. M. Vott, 1; Mrs.. A. Kofrb, 2. Potato 6COD6S: Mrs. A. Robb, 1. Pikelets: Mrs. F. I'. Cameron (Palmorston .North), lj Miss Osborne, 2. Gingerbread cake: Mrs. M. Vott, 1; Miss Ivy Belliss (Taihano), 2. Jam roll: Mrs. H. £b. Bradford (ralmerston North), 1; Mies U.. M'Nabb, 2. Cream puffs: Mrs. A. F. iJaylor (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. E. Ul. Holland, 2. Fruit cake: Mrs. Brad•fiold, 1; Miss V. Cullen (Otago), 2. iFamily cake: Miss Mary Laing (Awajiuni), 1; Mrs. D. Macdonald (Feilding), £. Madeira cake: Miss Ivy Belliss, 1; Sli66 J. Balsillie, 2. •- Preserves—Bottled fruit: Mrs. S. iForstor (Riiamri), 1; Mrs. A. Watson XPalmeraton North), 2. Jams and jel.liea: Miss A. Boss, 1; Mrs. A. Watson, 2. •Maimalado: Mies A. Moss, 1; Mis. M. •Lains, 2. Bottled tomatoes: Mrs. L. E. Thorburn (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. M. A. Le Grange, 2. Lemon marmalade: Mrs. G. A. Ee Grange, X; Miss Sybil Vile (Palmerston), 2. Tomato sauco: Mrs. S. Forstor, 1; Mrs. D. Howie (Pal'jnerston), 2. Dark' tomato sauce: Miss A.-Boss, 1; Mrs. P. A. M'Hardy, 2. Any. other sauco: Mrs. A. Watson, 1; Miss !A. Bos, 2. Pickles, assorted: Mrs. S. forstor, 1 and 2.