MANAWATU SHOW

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 36, 6 November 1919, Page 10

MANAWATU SHOW

RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES I , AWARDS .MADE YESTERDAY ■ (By Telegraph—Special Reporter.) Palmerston N., November 5. ' Boisterous weather greeted the opening of tho thirty-fourth annual show of the Mnnawatu and West Coast Agricultural e.na' Pastoral Association at Palmerston North to-day. Heavy rain fell at intervals throughout the day, to tho accompaniment of a high wind. ' With a showground which is admitted- • Iv one of the finest in tho Dominion, ,and tho extensive housing accommodation for stock which is available, it is only natural that this year there should bo unmistakablo signs of further advancement on the part of the local sooioty. The entries, which total 4162, represent an increase of about 600 over last year's total, and form a record for the association even in ore-war days. It is unfortunate, however, that the unfavourable season has prevented many stock-raisers get- • tins their (locks and heros into show condition. This naturally militates against the entries in this section, more especially in the fat classes. With the farming possibilities in th(9 district much larger entries in draught horses might have been expected; but althousrh this section is weak it is more than counter-balanced by tlw extremely good display of light horses, the classes for huntors being tho ..strongest at any show for some considerable time. Sheep, although showing a slight decline, are of tetter quality than might have been expected after such a backward'season. The innovation of a class •for Romnevs shown in natural condition has evidentlv found favour with small farmers, ana' tho number of exhibits should encourage the association to make . further efforts to encourage the small men. Everything in tho past has large- . iv been for the big men, and with the era of closer settlement, societies generally should recognise their duty, and ' thus extend their usefulness. JJo improvement enn be recorded m to the number of exhibitors in pigs, and Mrs. ,T. Wall, of Hastings, and the Porirua Mental Hospital stood alone in these classes, as, indeed, they have at all recent shows in tho Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay. The reason of the paucity of competition may be put down in the. first place to tho fact that the byproducts of tho dairy are now bein°- put to other uses than that of pig-raising, jnth. the result that this industry "is being neglected. Another reason which may. have kept some of tho smaller exhihitnrs away is the fact that at the present show the society has barred all but purebred pigs from entering for competition. .For- the first time in the history of the society motor-cars wore shown under cover in one of the large annexes, nnd the, innovation, especially in the weather prevailinir," was appreciated bv the public and the exhibitors. From a spectacular point of view, the inftiii attraction was the ring competibut the cold weather and the pnuc- * ity'of the attendance appeared to affect hoth the- riders and. their mounts, and the display was certainly not ona of high merit. Exception, however, must be made, in the case of the qualified hunters' competition, which attracted an entry of 24, including some of the best animals from Wanganui. Hastings, Opunake, Hawera. and Ha who's Bay. The course included a hurde, two hen-coops, nnd a brush double, and. was fairly severe. The maiority of tho horses performed their ta°k in a workmanlike manner, and the riding on the whole wns good, most of the eanestrians having a good hunting seat and fair hands. Mr. G. D. Eiddii ford's* Dngnld, a veteran nt the game, did-a clear round in .trood stylo, nnd wa* closely followed 'by Mr. .T. Brico's Bill, who has also won several events. Both these horses were ablv piloted bv G. Smith, of Halcombe. Mrs. W. Hobson's Daylight: "with the votemn huntsman Budiro Gordon in the saddle, was placed third. A class that cannot be dismissed /without mention is that for the best lady's pony turnout. This brought out a larce class and wns keenly contested, and the q,rtalitv of the turnouts would hnve done cred't to any district. To-morrow . (Thursday) the horses, cattlo, and ~ sheep will be iudged and Fevcrnl more competitions will be crot off. His Excellency the Governor-General will -pay his farewell official visit to Palmerston North, and will be ■ entertained at luncheon on tho show grounds. RING EVENTS. The unfavourable weather conditions find tho slippery state of the turf roililnted' considerably against the Ting events, for which there was keen competition, ffhe results were as follow:— 1 Beist ladv driver—Miss H. Mends (Palmerston North). 1: Mrs. G. Mnher (Hastings) 2; Miss R. R. Perrin (Palmerston North). 3: „ „ .„ Gentlemen riders, onen—H. Hassnii (Tfastimr?). 1: B. Gordon (Dannevirke), 8; G. D. Smith (Kakariki). 3. • Maiden riders-A.. J. Avres (Takapau), J: W. Hobson (Tnkapau), 2; G. .D. Smith (Kakariki). 3. Pony lenpin-r-Miss R. Field's (NewWv) Mem- Legs, 1: A. Hill's (Bunnythorpe) Pnndv. 2: C. G. Wood's (PnlBiPTston North) Bess, 3. Ponv leaping, to he ridden by boys not nver 1G years—W. Mnsters's (Awnhuri 1 ) Trixie, 1; P. Vile's (Palmerston NortM Tiny, 2: D. Hunter's (Dnnnovirke) Chrysantho, 3. Girl riders, under 9 vears—Afiss L. Meade (Palmerston North). 1: Miss K. Meade and Miss P. Mcnde (Palmerston North) tied for second. Bov riders, over !) and under 12 years— L. Holland (Newbury), I; A. Hill (Bunnythorpo). 2; Eric Collinson (Palniereton North), 3. Girl riders, over 0 and under 12—Mi«s M. Sim (Palmerston North), 1; Miss B. Mike (Palmerston North), 2; Miss G. M'Donald (Raumai), 3. Lady's turnout—W. A. Doughty (Marton), 1; Mrs. L. H. Collinson (Palmeriton North), 2; H. Windsor (Tarnahero), 8. Lady's ponv turnout—J. Donaughey . (Marton), 1: Mrs. C. F. Purton (Palmerpton North), 2; J. Hurley (Palmerston North), 3. Maiden hunters—A. Hill (Bunnyfhorpe), 1; J. Desmond Bros. (Feilding), S; W. Cameron (Dannevirke), 3. Tho winner annexes the O'Shca Cup, to be won three limes Qualified hunters-Mrs. D. G. Riddiford's (Marton) Dusrold, 1; J. Briee's (Marton) Bill, 2; Mrs. W. Hobson's (Takapan) Daylight, 3. SECONDARY SCHOOLS' COMPETITIONS. Competition' was very keen in. the classes set apart for pupia attending (secondary and high schools. Entries were received from all over the North Island, and tho standard of work was verfigFWd fully justified the promotion of tho classes by the A. and 1. Society. Appended are the rcsu ts:Six geometrical problems-Ralph Kichanbon (Marton High School), 1: Stanley Newman (Palmerston High School ) 1, Harold Couper (Palmerston High Bcliool), 3. , Drawing from a group of three objects

—R. Harrison (Palmerston), 1; K. Hoddor (Palmerston), 2; L. ColDmon (Marton), 3. Set of drawings in pencil—Nellie Gammon. (Marton), 1; Gladys Gammon (Marton.), 2; R. Hesp (Palmerston North), 3. Set of drawings in colour—Valda Savage (Marton), 1. Set of drawings of native trees or shrubs—Lucy Barton (Papatoetoe), I; Nellie Gammon (Marten), 2. Three original designs in colour—Horde Nasli (Pabnorstou), 1; Nellio Gamman (Marton), 2; Bessie Andrew (Auckland), 3. . , Two original designs in colour of 6peoial material—B. Richardson (Marton), 1; Bessie Andrew .(Auckland), 2; Ohvo Johnston (Devonport), 3. Map of war area—lt. Richardson (Marton), 1; K. Hodder (Palmerston), 2. PHOTOGRAPHY. Photography was productive of unusually keen competition, the entries numbering 178, compared with 67 at last year's 6liow. The judgo was very favourably impressed with much of tho work displayed, including as it did a very generous range of subjects. This section is another pleasing feature oi the show and it attracted much attention on the part of tho general public. Results:— Open Classes. Landscape—J. W. Johnson (Wellington), 1; P. S. Brown (Palmerston North), 2; G. W. Shelton, 3. Seascape or marine—E. T. Robson (Wellington), 1; J. W. Johnson (Wellington), 2; J. Bissell (Wellington), 3. Portrait or figure study—A. Dickison (Dunedin), 1; E. T. Robson (Wellington). 2; E. R. Whalley (Palmerston North), 3. Animal life—J. W. Johnson, 1 and 3; E. T. Robson, 2. Any study—M. L. I<ampo (Wanganui), 1; P. S. Brown (Palmerston North), 2; E. T. Robson, 3. Amateurs Only. Landscape—H. Brooker (Feilding), 1; P. S. Brown (Palmerston North), 2; J. D. Hay (New Plymouth), 3. Seascape or • marine—A. A. Ancell (Dunedin),' 1; J. I). Hay. 2. „.,;'' Portrait or flgUTe study—A. Dickison (Dunedin), 1; J. S. Trevena (Dunedin), 2; J. D. Hay, 3. „■,„.! Animal life—J. D. Hay 1; Mrs. A. Watson (Palmerston North), 2; P. b. Humorous study-Mrs. A. Watson (Pal- j mcrston North), 1. j Any study, for junior under 18 years- j H. Bissell (Dannevirke), 1; Miss G. i Watson .(Palmerston North), 2; H. M'Donald (Palmerston North), 3. ] Collection of two or more school pupils' work-F. Opie and W. Schwarz (Palmerston North), 1. FLEECE WOOL. There was an encouraging response of exhibitors in the farmers fleeco wool classes, and according to the judge (Mr. P.' Clarke, of Wellington) the exhibition was one of the best staged in tho Dominion especially in tho Romney section. On the whole the wool was well grown, and displayed body and strength. In spite of the dry season tho yoke was well up. Results:Romney wool, three fleeccs-W. Perry (Mastertbn), 1: H. A. Mathews (Featherston), 2 and 3. . • Down or Down cross—Sir James Wilson (Bulls), 1 and 3; J. Knight (Feild- j Hogget wool—T. 0. Haycock (Martinborough), 1 and 2; W. J. Birch (Marton). 3. HEMP. Two classes were devoted to hemp, but comoetition was confined to four millers. Results:— ITnscutched hemp—A. L. Seiferfs Flaxmill Co. (Shannon), 1 and 2. Scutched hemp—A. L. Seifert and' Co., 1 and 2. PIGS, Borkshires. Boar. 12 months and over—Porirua. Mental Hospital, 1; Mrs. J. Wall (Hastings), 2 and 3. Boar, 12 months and una'or—Mrs. J. Wall. 1: Porirua Mental Hospital, 2. , Boar, under 6 months—Porirua Mental Hospital, 1; Mrs., Wall, 2. Breedinsr sow in pig—Mrs. J. Wall, 1; Porirua Mental Hospital, 2. Sow and litter—Mrs. J. Wall, 1. Sow. H months and under—Mrs. J. Wall. 1. Sow. under G months—Mrs. ,T. Wall, 1; Porirua Mental Hospital, 2. Tamworths. In the Tamworth class, Mrs. J. Wall took all tho prizes awarded, five firsts and four seconds. Berkshires. Boar, over 12 months—Porirua Mental Hospital. 1: Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Boar, under 12 months—Porirua Mental Hosnital, 1; Mrs. J. Wall, 2. Boar, under 6 months—Mrs. J. Wall, 1: Porirua Mental Hospital. 2. Breeding sow—Mrs. ,T. Wall. 1 and 2. Sow and litter-Mrs. J. Wall. Sow. under 14 months—Porirua Mental Hospital, t and 2. Sow. under C months—Mrs. J. Wat 1 , 1; Porirua Mental Hospital, 2. Baconorj. Mrs. ,T. Wall was awarded all the prizes, two firsts and one second, in the classes for baconers. ART AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK The increasing interest on the part of women exhibitors in Palmerston's Show wns shown in the art and industrial division, for which 147 entries were received. The classes were responsible for the benching of some very choice art and' fancv needlework, and the competition in most sections was very good. ' The following wero the principal awards:— Six distinct examples of fancywork— Miss E. I. Stephens (Eketahuna), 1; Miss M'Pherson (Hawera), 2. ' . Handsomest and best-worked cushionMrs. A. Johnston (Palmerston North). 1; Mrs. F. Svkes (Foxton), 2; Mrs. A. Johnson. 3. Shaded embroidery in silk—Mrs. H. Wall (Porongahau), 1; Miss V. Chureher (Feilding). 2; Miss L. Thompson (Havelock North). 3. Needle painting-Miss V. Chureher, 1.Afternoon tea-cloth-Miss C. Matthews (Feilding), 1; Miss V. Chureher, 2. Evening camisole—Miss R. James (Palmerston North), 1; Miss L. Thompson (Havelock North), 2; Miss C. Matthews (Feilding), 3. Table centre—Mrs. M. Andorson (Huiroa), 1; Miss M. Leaniy (Kauinoi), 2; Miss V. Keitty (Wellington). 3. Best camisole—Miss V. Scott (Wanganui). 1: Miss I. Smith (Palmerston North), 2; Miss G. Samlilands (Oparau), 3. Mount Mollick work—Mrs. M. Anderson (Hiriroa), 1; Mrs. E. M. Hales (Wellington), 2; Mias V. Chureher (Feilding), 3, Drawn thread work—Mrs. M. Anderson (Huiroa), 1. Lingerie set-Mis I. 0. M'Cutohan (Kohuratahi), 1. Hiirdanger embroidery-Mrs. H. Hansen (Wanganui), 1; Miss I. Sorenson (Longburn), 2; Miss P. Stordahl (Palmerston North), 3. Monogram—Mrs. H. Hansen (Wanganui), 1; Miss W. M. Cook (Palmerston North), 2. Daintiest blouse—Miss R. James (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. L. E. Moore (Pahiatua), 2. Appliquo work—Miss M. Loamy (Rnumai), 1. Fancy needlework, white—'Miss V. Chureher, 1; Mrs. H. Hansen, 2; Mrs. F. Symes (Foxton), 3. Fancy necdCework, coloured—Miss V. ! Keitty (Wellington), 1; lira. A. Wecko (Palmerston North), 2; Miss G. Ncylon (Foxton), 3. Irish crochet—Mrs. M. Anderson, 1; Mrs. H. Wall (Porongnhau), 2; Mrs. R, M'lntyro (Palmerston North), 3. Cotton crochet—Mrs. S. Villars (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. M. E. Pope (Hnstines), 2; Miss A. Mitchell (Masterton), 3. Woollen jacket-Mrs. M. Millar (Palmniston North), 1; Mrs. D. Downes (Napier). 2; Mrs. J. G. Parker, 3. Infants' woollen tiotticoat—Mrs. D. Downes, 1; Miss R. Hillmer (Palmerston North), 2; Miss G. Shaw (Wairoa.), 3. Infant'a woollen jacket—Miss F. O'Don-

Nell (Wellington), 1; Miss R. Hiltmer, 2. Infant's knitted petticoat—Mrs. Hay- ■ ward (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. H. , Alters (Palmerston North), 2; Mrs. A. j Matthews (Featherston), 3. Infant's woollen bootees—Mrs. Hay- ! ward, 1; Mrs. J G. Parker. (Hastings), 2; i Miss R. Hillmer (Palmerston North), 3. j Infant's woollen bonnet—Mrs. Hayward, j 1; Mrs. M, M. Fergnn (Palmerston i Ncrth), 2j Miss R, Hillmer, 3. Set of buttonholes-Miss V. Keitty (Wei- ' lington), 1; Miss A. Jordan (Foxton), 2. Plain sewing—Miss V. Scott (Wanga- j nui), 1; Miss E. Shaw (Wairoa), 2; Mrs. | E. H. Largo (New Plymouth), 3. j Hand-knitted socks—Mrs. D. (M'Donald i (Feilding), 1; Mrs. E. Furlong (Linton), : 2: Mrs. T. Sutton (Huntly), 3. I Hand-knitted socks, with fingering— ! Mrs. D. M'Donald, 1 nnd 2; Mrs, T. Sut- i ton, 3. I Hand-knitted balaclava—Mrs. D. I M'Donald, 1; Miss I Wishaw (FeildingV 2; Miss J. Jollife (Lower Hutt), 3. Suit pyjamas—Mrs. M. AndeTßon (Huiroa), 1; Mrs. I. Riggs (Palmerston North), 2. Camisole—"Miss J. Prentice (Palmerston North),, 1; Miss C. M. Gaunt (Okoia), 2. DISABLED SOLDIERS' EXHIBITS. Apart from the stock, ono of the brightest and most attractive features of tho show is. the collection of soldiers' exhibits. There aro some 3000 soldiers undergoing vocational training in tho variohs_ industrial classes promoted by the , military, and tho snlondid results achiev-1 ed nro reflected in the exhibits staged by I these wounded and disabled men. The exhibits cover a wide range, including carving, basket work, leather work, weaving, pewter and embroidery work. | The exhibitors hail from hospitals in all I parts of tho islands, and the judge (Miss Webster) spoke very highly of tho standard of efficiency achieved, especially in lho_ baskotware classes. The most interesting part of the exhibition is that the work done by the wounded nnd disabled men is so arranged by tho staff of expert instructors ns to havo a distinct curative effect on their particular disabilities. Little short of wonderful is the grass mat work of Sergeant Jackson, of Dunedin Hospital. The sergeant is partially paralysed, and he .carried out his work lying on his back in a plaster of Paris jacket. Lance-Corporal A. J. Burton, of King Georgo Hospital, Rotorua, who was a prisoner of war in Germany, returned to New Zealand iij. an apparently hopeless state of physical incapacity. Before the wnr he had been interested in loom work, and at Rotorua he was induced to take it up as an employment. Tho result of his efforts was displayed in the shape of a roll of tweed of splendid texture. There nro other cases on Tecord of a similar nature, the work turned out in tho hospitals covering a very wido range, including both repairing and constructive work. Tho following is tho result of tho judging of tho various classes:— Wood-carving, chip-Private E. Frost (Auckland), 1; Lance-Corporal A. E. 0. Reid (Rotorua), 2. Wood-carving, relief—Gunner J. Olliver (Rotorua), 1; Privato A. G. Finucano (Rotorua), 2. Fretwork—Rifleman W. A. S. London (Trentham), 1; Private A. Collinson (Rotorua), 2. Wooden toys-Private F. S. M. Sutcliffo (Rotorua)), 1; Private C. A. Collinson, 2. Basket cane, heavy—Private S. V. Lusty (Trentham), 1; Sergeant W. J. Pollock (Hanmor Springs), 2. Basket cane, fancy—Privato A. Finucane (Trentham), 1; Sergeant W. J, Pollock, 2. Basket, raffia—Private L, Withers (Trentham). 1; Sergeant Norman, 2. Tray, cane—Private R. J. Jeffs (St. Albans), 1; Rifleman Anderson (Napier), 2. . Tray, raffia—Privato R. A. Pepperell (Wangamii), 1; Sapper A. T. Dickson (Wanganui), 2. Poker work—Sergeant HobU? (Auckland), 1 and 2. Leather bag—Sergennt Darling (Napier), 1; Privato L. Withers (Trentham), 2. ' Leather purse or pocket-hook—Private L. Withers, 1; Private C. E. Jenkins (Rotorua), 2. Embroidery—Sapper E. H. Sutherland (Trentham), 1; Privnte E. R. Clark (Trentham); 2. Wool. «..nJ>roidery—Private Smallbono (Wanganui), 1 and 2. Net work—Private H. J. Mills (Wanganui), 1; Private S. V. Lusty (TrenFloor mats-Lance-Corporal Burton, l and 2 - . „ -~. , Paper work—Sapper A. F. Dickson (Wanganui), I. Enamel work—Private J, Nicbol (Dunedin). 1; Snpner Saunders (DunedMi). 2. Ornamental lettering-Private H. Portions, 1; Private G. C. Davis (Trentham), 2. ' Boot repair-Rifleman J. R. Richardson lHanmer Springs), 1; Private K. 0. SWir (Rotorua), 2. Wenving—Lance-Corporal Burton (Rotorua); 1. „ _ „. Wood ioinfs—Private C. S. D. Bmlivnnt (Wellincfon), 1,; Sergeant S. Cole (Wellington). 2. LieV- carrying basket 5 —Snipers S. "anion (Dunedin). 1; S. Y. Lusty (TienthimV 2. Photography-TVvatc H. Buttcrfield (Rotorua), 1 nnd 2.