AUSTRALIAN GRAPES.

Otago Witness, Issue 2810, 22 January 1908, Page 10

AUSTRALIAN GRAPES.

IMPORTS "STILL PROHIBITED. 'Frox Oub Own Cobbeseondsnt.) WELLINGTON,, January 16. One of the successes with which .Mr H. J,Scott, South Australian COmmiesioner' to the Christoburch Exhibition, returned to hie State was the practical assurance of. the Dominion 'Government that South Australian grapes would be admitted to New Zealand upon payment of a small duty. The faot that Parliament fixed the d«ly upon grapes at Id per pound led South Australian vignerons to believe that the prohibition of imports of grapes by New Zealand from their State, at anyrate, would be removed. < Also, the large majority of the publio who know how prolifio South Australian vines are, and how luscious is the product, have been buoyed up with the hop© that cheap and good grapes would be a feature of our fruit supply. So far, however, the Government lias done nothing to remove the restrictions on South Australian or any cither imported grapes. Mr Kirk, Government Biologist, when seen by a Post reporter to-day, said the mattpr was in the hands •of • the - Cabinet. When asked what would be done by fruit inspectors with South Australian grapes if any shipments arrived at the New Zealand ports, Mr Kirk said : " Under the existing j regulations, which -have not been altered in regard to importation of grapes, ,. the fruit would be promptly destroyed. The mater is in the hands of the Cabinet, and X have received no instructions to admit grapes from South Australia or elsewhere." At the Frhnley orchard, in Hawkes-Bay, from one tree alone 2048 peaches were removed in'bxSer'td give the remaining fruit on the tree room, to mature. Forty -thousand frmt cases have been ordered by the Hawfcete Bay Fruit-growers' Association, all of which. are to be delivered during: the coming season. ' A^ syndicate has been „ .formed for the purpose of making roads leadinjr out of London for ihg ugo of motst ear%

MANIOTOTO SHOW. The Maniototo Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual show was held at the society's sliow grounds at Ranfurly on Thursday. Rain, which descer f ded in torrents during the afternoon, rather marred the general effect, and materially lessened the attendance, which, however, under the circumstances, was good. The people of Maniototo are a hardy race, accustomed to the turbulence of the elements, and farmers iv greatcoats and gaiters were well represented, while the matrons and damsels of Maniototo beamed from beneath dripping umbrellas with a good humour that nothing could damp. Indeed, it was pretty generally acknowledged that the farming community wanted the rain, even more than it wanted the show, which is saying a good deal. Entries for cattle were, as usual, fair, fat cattle being mostly conspicuous by their absence. Those shown, however, were good, each after its kind. The judges were -Messrs O. J. Inder and J. Mulholland. There was a very fine display of horses, -which formed the main feature of the show. The entries for draughts were highly satisfactory, and the names of many well-known prize-winners were among the successful competitors. Another satisfactory, feature was the hackneys, the entries being numerous and competition very keen. The entries' for thoroughbreds- were only fair. : There were leaping and polo contests, tilting at the ring, and pony gallopa,- which greatly added to the interest of the proceedings. The -judges for ■ the , draught horses were Messrs P. M. ,La\v and T. Lindsay r for thoroughbreds, Messrs R. F. Inder, R. W. Trofcter, Calder, and A. B. Armour? and- for the hackneys Messrs P. M. J^aw and J. R. Kirk, who also acted as attending members for the racing, jumping, and tilting events. The entries for sheen were creditable, and the -ndging of Meeßrs R. Scott, S. C. Greet, J. Duncan, and W. Davie gave every satisfaction. Swine were well, re presented, but the entries were by no means 'numerous. Messrs W. j Dowling and M. Cogan were the judges. | Some good dogs were in evidence — collies, rough and smooth, and beardies. Messrs W. Dowling and M. Cogan were the judges. The success of the show was in a great measure due to the secretary, Mr J. Reidj and to the Committee of Management, who spared no pains to make things smooth for the public and competitors. Following is the prize-list : — i CATTLE. Shobthorns. Bull, any age. Three entries— Hamilton 1, J. M/Leod 2. CVw, in milk, any age. Three entries— M'Leod 1. _ . Cow, dry, any age. Five entries — Da-vis 3, J. M'Leod 2 and h c. H«ifer, two years' ox under. Three entries — J. M'Leod 1 and 2. , Heifer, one year old. Four entries — J. M'Leod 1, 2, and h c. Polled An&us. Qow, dry, aaay age. Two entries— J. ijTeil Atrshtbes. Cow, in milk, any age. Four entri«s — Mulholland 1, Hamilton 2. Any Other B?,eed. Cow, in milk. Five entries — Hamilton 1 and 2, Mulholland h c. Cow, any age. Two entries — Hamilton 1. Heifer, one year old. Three entries — J. M'Leod 1. Fat Cattle. ; Fat cow or heifer. Three entries— J. O'Neil 1 and 2. HORSES. Thobocohbbeds. Mare, dry, three years or upwards. One entry— G. R. Smith. Mare, in foal or with foal at foot. One entry — S. E. Kennedy. Dsaughts. Entire, any age. Five entries — Nolan 1, Connolly 2. Mare, in foal or with foal at foot. Three j entries — J. M'Leod 1, W. Davis 2. Mare, dry, three years or upwards. Seven entries — J. Glenn 1, Cleugii 2. Mare and two of her progeny. Two entries — J. M'Leod 1, Davis 2. Gelding", any age. Four entries—Montgomery 1, M«whinney 2. # Filly or gelding, three years old. One entry — J. H. Crutchley. Filly or colt, one year old. Six entries— W. Da,vis J, Wilson Mawhinney 2. Pair of mares or geldings, one of each sex. Five entries— J. Glenn 1, J. H. Preston' 2. Best three-horse farm team. Four entries—J. H. Preston 1, J. Glenn 2. Best four-hors« farm team. Four entries — J. Glenn 1, J. M'Leod 2. Mare or gelding, suitable for spring-cart, able to draw IScirt, to be driven in " a vehicle. Six entries— J.' H, Crutchley- 1, Q. Devenney 2. ' Champion mare. Four entries — J. Glenn. Special prize foT yearlings. Three entries — Wilson Mawhinney 1, W. Davis 2HA.CKNETS. Mare, in foal or with foal at foot. One •retry — Silas Hore. Ha,ck, filly or gelding, two years or under. On« entry — J. H. Preston. Mare or gelding, up to 14st, to be shown in saddle and ridden. Six entries — R. W. Glendining 1, E. J. Docherty 2. Mare or gelding, up ta list, to bfr shown in saddle and ridden. Six entries— Mts F. J. Conn (Dunedin) 1, R. W. Trotter 2. Best lady's hack, to b» ridden by * lady. Four" entries— Mrs F. J. Conn 1, E. "J. Docherty 3. - fBest lady ri3er, side saddles. Four *ent ies r — Miss Rutherford. 1, Mrs F, J." Conn 2. Cob or pony, Hi hands or under. Four entries— W. Fraser 1, J. H. Preston 2. Pony, 12J hands car under. Two entries— i W. Journeaux. - Single buggy horse, to be driven in vehicle. Seven entries— R. W. Glendining 1, S. C. Greer 2. Best paced hack, walk, troi, and canter. Four entries— R, W. Trotto* 1, E. JDocheirty 2. Best two-whee!ecl turnout, the whole Belonging: to one person, to be driven. Three entries— S. O. Greer 1. J. H. Crutohfcy 2. Jumping.— Threa flights of hurdles, two chains apart, weight list 71b. Five entries— S. Greer 1, R. W. Watts 2, B. J. Docherty 3. High Jump. Thjre* entries— B. J. Dochexty 1, R. W. Trotter 2. I?olo rac«^ Four entries— W. Inder 1, Dowile 2. TiMing at the ring. Four entries— B. W. Trotter 1. „ j Gallop iot ponies, 13 hands or under, i Three entries— Dowl« 1, Albert Young 2. SHEEP. English Lwcestee3. Ratfl, any ag«.— Glendining 1. , „ . | Ram, two-tooth.. Two entries— Glendining 1 and 2. . _ „, I R*m, any. ag«. Three entries— Hamilton I Rum, tjia-tftfttfc Tw§ entries— Hftmilton.

Ewe, any age. Three entries— Hamilton) 1 and 2. Ewe, two-tooth. One entry — Hamilton 1» Rojiney Marsh. Bam, any age. Two entries — Hamilton 1 and 2. Ram, two-tooth. Three entries — Hamilton 1 and 2. Ewe, any age. Two entries— Hamilton 1 and 2. . - Ewe, two-tooth.' Two entries — Hamilton 1 and 2. > . CORB.IEDA.LZ9. Ram, any age. .Two entries— Glendining Ram), two-toofh[ One entry — Glendining 1« ... - - •> Store Sheep. Three crossbred -ewes, any age. On« entry— Hamilton 1. Thiea halfbred ewes, first cross, any a^e. One entry— Hamilton 1. ° Three crossbred hoggets. Two entries-* Hamilton 1, Fat Sheep. Three fat meiino wethers. Three entries-* Davis 1, 2, and he. Three fat crossbred wethers. Four entries—W. Mawhinney 1, 2, and he. Three freezers, not exceeding 701b. Threa entries— Duncan 1 and 2, Hamilton nc. Three fat ewes. Four entries — HamiUon 1, Dunoan 2 and he. Three f*t lamba^ no limit as to age. Fiva entries — Hamilton 1, W. Mawhinney 2. '- < SWINE. ' J " Berkshire v boar, any age.*, Two entries-* J. Duncan 1. and 2. . - ! Yorkshire boar, any v age. One entry— J, Duncan " 1. ■ . ■ Fat i>ig. Two entries— J. flDuncen 1 and < 2. y DOGSi Rough collie. »Two entries — M'Leod I. Connolly 2. . Smooth oollie. r One entry— JV Duncan ■li ' Be'atdie. One entry — R. W. Trotter ] . The guessing competition was won., by If*. W. Warcj and Pater son, the winning numbexr being 312.