THE WINTER SHOW

Otago Witness, Issue 4030, 9 June 1931, Page 18

THE WINTER SHOW

AN OUTSTANDING EXHIBITION. RESULTS OF THE JUDGING. The annual Winter Show of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society was officially opened on Tuesday afternoon by the Minister of Agriculture (Mr A. J. Murdoch). Notwithstanding the acute economic depression, and its undoubted effect on the farming community, this year’s show ranks as one of the most successful in the history of the society. Entries constituted a record, and a most gratifying feature of all the sections was the keen competition.

ENTRIES GREATLY INCREASED. The fact that the show was this year held under the shadow of conditions adverse to all those branches of farming which supply it with entries might have been expected to affect the general excel lence of the exhibition. This, however, was happily not the case. Not even in the years of high prices and big profits have the farmers of Otago and Southland contrived to make a better showing of pro

duee of all descriptions than that which was seen in the Agricultural Hall last week. The farmer has reaped from the present situation a more than adequate share of the difficulty and disappointment consequent on depression, bur even such discouragement has been power less to prevent him from making a more than usually strenuous endeavour to stage a- worthy display of the year’s fruits of the soil. That such should be the case must be gratifying to the committee of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society inasmuch as it is at difficult times like the present, and under such circum stances as now obtain, that the objec tive for which the show stands is more valuable than ever. It will be readily agreed in both rural and urban communi ties that higher output and increased quality provide the true answer to the fall in prices that has signalised the past season in particular. The adoption of modern scientific methods have unquestionably achieved the greater output, and it remains now for farmers to reach the acme of perfection with regard to the quality of their produce. It is no fault of the producers of this country that the full reward for the careful planning an 1 intensified effort by which increased pro duction was accomplished has not been secured, but there is consolation in the reflection that had it not been for the higher output during the past season the position of the agricultural and pasto-al industries at the present time would have been even worse than they are. There is no better agency for raising the standards of quality, or for forcing producers to realise to the fullest extent the exact meaning of what really constitutes quality, than the healthy rivalry of a show. Moreover, the very circumstances which affect the farmer adversely at present, and over which the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society has gained so signal a victory, enhance its value as a means of raising the standard of quality. This year’s exhibition was remark able not alone for the numerical strength of the catalogue, but also foi the entries drawn from all parts 01 Otago and Southland, and from districts as far afield as Canterbury and the west coast of the North Island. If this made the championship awards th< harder to win it also added to then value when won. A North Island dairy factory company was represented in the factory butter section, but no companies from north of Christchurch forwarder entries for the cheese section. In view of the controversy with regard to stand ardised. cheese, it would have been in teresting and instructive for farmers anc the public generally to have had ai opportunity of seeing the full crean article which is manufactured in th< South Island placed side by side witl the commodity which the North Islan factories have been exporting in larg quantities, muqh to the disgust of th trade and consumers generally in th United Kingdom. The variety of the display that i always made at the Winter Show mus be its chief appeal to the city. Her gathered together in the several pavilion that make up the show were the mani factured produce of dairy factories, th sleek, slow moving, deep fleshed cattl representing the triumph of the grazier’ art, the multitudinous roots and grain

and seeds that constitute the harvest of the"fields, the red, russet, and golden produce of the orchards, and every description of daily necessity that the soil provides for the sustenance of people at home and abroad. Added to this was the wonderful array of baking and cooking, fancy and plain, the demonstration of the degree of proficiency which the housewives of Otago and Southland have attained in all the homely arts. The extent to which the Winter Show relies upon the support of the women of

both city and country is indicated by the volume of the entries received this year. The home industries sections were a revelation of skill and aptitude. Cuisine, needlework, fancywork, fruit preserving, and all the useful practices of the household were represented in the well-filled stalls and bays devoted to these sections, which are an immense improvement on anything that was seen last year, and constitute a record for the show.

Another feature of this year’s display was the section set aside for the boys’ and girls’ agricultural clubs throughout Otago, The entries were good, and the interest that was taken in the show by youthful exhibitors augurs well for the future development of a work that is still in its infancy in this province. The boys’ and girls’ clubs in Southland are now firmly established, and are doing excellent work. The movement in Otago is of later origin, but the association of interested and influential persons which guides its destiny is rapidly making up for the late commencement. The school competitions and the sections for roots grown by members of the various clubs all attracted good entries, and competition was very keen in the classes set aside for the calf-rearing competition, which is one

of the important features of the club work this year. There is reason to hope that the representation of club members at this year’s show will have the effect of stimulating interest in the movement, not only among those who are at present members, but also among those who have not yet joined up with the clubs in their district.

The task of managing so large an undertaking as the Winter Show was no light one, but the society had a tower of strength in its secretary, Mr E. F. Duthie. whose organising ability and unfailing energy were largely responsible for the successful carrying through of each day’s programme. All the arrangements worked excellently, thanks to the efforts of a large and energetic committee of class stewards and voluntary workers, who assisted the judges in their arduous tasks, and made it possible for the opening of the show to the public at the advertised time. The president (Mr James Begg) and the vicepresident (Mr H. Turner) were associated with Mr Duthie in supervising the programme, and they with the secretary are worthy of special mention for the despatch with which the manifold duties of the day were discharged. The society is fortunate in its helpers at such a busy time.

THE ENTRIES

The following is a comparison of the entries received for competition in the respective sections for 1930 and 1931: —

OFFICIAL OPENING

ADDRESS BY MINISTER The official opening ceremony was conducted in the afternoon by the Minister of Agriculture (Mr A. J. Murdoch). Associated with the Minister were the president of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society (Mr J. Begg), the Mayor (Mr R. S. Black), and a representative gathering of prominent citizens. Mr Begg first welcomed all visitors to the show and expressed the ' assurance that their time was by no means wasted This year they had a wonderful display, exhibits having been received from the

city as well as from the country districts of Otago. The manufacturers and farmers had all worked hard to make the show a success and the committee was deeply indebted to them for what they had done. On looking over the show it w-as almost impossible to realise that a depression existed, so excellent was the display, but he was convinced that the depression would be relieved only when the farmer was making an adequate profit. This year, Mr Begg continued, the committee had endeavoured to make the show interesting, and many novelties, not before shown at the society’s shows, were on exhibition. He extended thanks to all who had helped to make the show a success, amongst whom was the Dunedin City Council, which had come forward with a very fine forestry exhibit. To single out any one exhibitor for special mention, however, wag very invidious, and he thanked all impartially. The home industries section was an enormous one, and he did not envy the judge his task. Mr Begg also extended the thanks of the society to the judges of the various sections for their excellent work, and, in conclusion, appealed to the people of the city to do their utmost to make the show as great a success financially as it was from the exhibitors’ point of view. He then called on the Minister of Agriculture (Mr A. J. Murdoch) to open the show. After congratulating the Otago A. and P. Society on the quality of its show, Mr Murdoch went, on to deal with the present position of the country. The Dominion’s financial status, he said, was governed principally by the Home markets and the buying power of the people in Great Britain. It was a significant fact that many British industries were declining, principally on account of the dumping of foreign goods on the Home markets. Owing to the fact that there were no protective tariffs, many

industries so affected were forced to cease operations, with the result that thousands of workers became unemployed, and tlje purchasing power of the people of the country was diminished. What Britain needed was a tariff wall to protect her own industries. By that means the prosperity of the country would be in a large measure restored, and the market for New Zealand produce would improve considerably. Mr Murdoch then went on to deal with the quality of New Zealand’s produce, especially emphasising the case of cheese exported to the Old Country. Owing to the continued exportation of skim milk cheese, he said, the value of that product had steadily fallen on the Home markets. It had been recommended to the Dairy Federation, however, that nothing but full-cream cheese should be exported to Great Britain, and it was hoped by this means to recapture the market which had been, lost by the exportation of the low quality article. There should also be a more equitable adjustment of trade between New Zealand and the Mother Country, continued the Minister. New Zealand expected Britain to take all her produce, and yet she spent vast sums annually on foreign importations. It was the duty of every New Zealander to support his own country and buy .New Zealand-made goods, but, failing that, he should purchase goods from the country which bought his produce. Only when such reciprocal trade was instituted and maintained would New Zealand’s position become stabilised. Mr Murdoch congratulated the people of Otago on their fine effort, and urged them

to give the executive of the society every* assistance possible in order that the good work, which would benefit the city, tho country, and themselves, might be carried on successfully. The Minister said that, after having made a thorough inspection of the exhibits of calves, he wished to congratulate the boys and girls who had come forward with entries. The calves showed evidences of great care and attention to the manner in which they were shown, and he would like to urge the boys and girls to carry on the work next year and endeavour to improve on their present exhibits. The children’s exhibits of home industries were also well worthy of mention, and he wished to make special reference to tho woollen goods which were exhibited in the main hall. Much of the display was well up to professional standard and showed what the women of New Zealand were capable of doing. He then formally declared the show open. The Mayor (Mr R. S. Black) sounded a note of optimism when he expressed the conviction that times would soon improve, predicting that by next year a great advance in the country’s position would be felt. He reminded his hearers that when the society’s first show was opened hard times existed, but the depression which was prevalent to-day was due to very different causes, principal among which was the great expenditure of money on motor cars and motor fuel. Mr Black concluded by stressing the desirability of all classes of the community pulling together. which, he said, would do much to relieve the unemployment position. Mr W. G. Kindley, president of the Manufacturers’ Association, stated that they felt that the town and country had to pull together. They were faced with strenuous times, but they hoped to pull through. If they supported New Zealand-

made goods a great amount of unemployment would be relieved.

COMMENTS BY JUDGES.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Excellent entries were received in the dairy produce sections, the competing factories including entrants from all parts of Otago, many from Southland, a few from Canterbury, and one or two from the North Island. The judges, commenting on the exhibits, said that there was no lack of quality in the cheese section. It was also very pleasing to note that factory managers had again come forward with increased entries, and that the quality was well up to previous years’ standards, the flavours being sound and, with the exception of slight slit openness in sonie cheese, the make left little to be desired, while the finish was neat and attractive. Although the entries in the butter section were not numerous, the quality of the winners was of a high standard. A few of the exhibits showed signs of storage. It was to be regretted that tho boxes in some instances had been soiled in transit from factory to show. FAT STOCK. Seldom has the Winter Show cataloguo included such a heavy and worthy representation of fat stock. For years this important section was allowed to languish for no apparent reason, since the resources close to Dunedin were such as to make possible a consistently good display. This year both the cattle stalls and the sheep pens were well filled with high quality stock. The entries were drawn from all parts of Otago, and several of the bestknown fat stock-raisers and graziers of the Southland province were represented

by typically meritorious entries. With the present demand for smaller and the gradual development of the. early maturity idea in fat stock-raising, there has come about a marked change- in the requirements of the meat industry, and it is encouraging to find among graziers a general acceptance of the new condition? and a determination to produce accordingly. The aged bullock classes this year attracted no entries, a fact that may be takiu as an indication of the genera! change over to “baby” beef Ncitlicr the aged cattle nor the aged sheep classes are of any further practical use. and they might well be deleted from future catalogues. Competition was very keen, and the stock brought forward was of a quality and value to demonstrate the profit of the early maturity idea, as in every instance the prize-winning stock were the equal in weight and substance of animals a year and two years older. The prize list shows the general nature of the distribution of prize money. HAAIS AND BACON. Seventy entries in the six classes for hams and bacon brought forward such a collection of exhibits that the judge found it a matter of three hours to award the honours. There was keen competition in each class, competitors coming from as far north as Oamaru and asfar south as Invercargill. The awards, as events turned out. were very evenly distributed among the three principal exhibitors—Fraser’s Bacon Factory (Oamaru). D. W. Johnston and Sons (Dunedin), and Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill), and it is probable that the points for the competition for the winner of most points in the section will be very close. The weight of the hams, it was provided, should range from I4ib to L7lb and the rolls of bacon from 301 b to 401 b. and points were awarded as under: — Firmness of exhibit- on being cut 40colour of fat and lean 20. proportion of fat and lean (well mixed) 25. flavour (smell) 5, finish s;—total. 100. Not a few of the exhibits secured a verj- high percentage, and ip. the majority of cases the placings were close, only a point or two separating the competitors.

GRAIN AND SEEDS. The judge remarked: Considering that the cropping and the growing of good pastures plav such an important part in our primary industries, it is regrettable that more interest is not displayed in these sections by both the stock and station agents and the farmers themselves. Numerically, the entries this year are much the same as last year, and allowing for the adverse harvest conditions throughout Otago and Southland the qualitv in the open classes is surprisingly good. Some of the exhibits of oats are outstanding, and must rank with those grown in any part of the world. Lack of competition, however, detracts from the interest in the, two sections. In the classes for farmers only there are only two entrants in oats from Otago and two m wheat. With the grain producing areas that there arc between Oamaru and Clinton this should not be. The entries in seeds are almost entirely confined to two firms, and here again the quality is good. Greater competition in seeds may be expected when the harvest is a much earlier one than has been the case this year, as merchants generally have not had the time to prepare exhibits. FRUIT. Commenting ou the fruit exhibits, the judge stated that the unfavourable growing season was reflected throughout the greater part of the fruit section. With the exception of the fruit from Alexandra upwards, there was a lack of finish that could only be attained during bright, warm sea: ons, but nevertheless many excellent exhibits had been staged. The class for case Jots for local market provided keen competition, and many awards could have been reversed by a little mon? care on the part of exhibitors. The outstanding fault appeared to lie in tlie packing. Some otherwise excellent exhibits were ruined by packing too high, thereby bruising and cutting while the lid was being applied, or through not packing sufficiently high to prevent the fruit moving in the ca.es. In both in- ■ stances the fruit was blemished, its keeping quality was impaired, and its market value reduced. The difficulty was overcome by grading tight to size and adopting the standard pack designed for that size. The export classes were limited somewhat by the . hortness of the export season and the short intervals between the sailing dates of the ships, but there was room for improvement in numbers. On the whole, the cases hail opened in very good condition, and showed very little deterioration. As the consignments from which the first of the fruit was taken were due now on the English markets, they, gave a fair indication of its probable out-turn. The colour of some exhibits was not quite as good as might be desired, but, considering the season, it was very creditable. Some splendid exhibits were staged in the plate classes. The champion class winner was outstanding for colour and finish, and left little to be desired. Througliout practically all the single plate classes improvement could be effected by a little more attention to selecting specimens which matched better in size, thape, and colouring. Uniformity in these exhibits was very important, and in ’this show many otherwise excellent exhibits were weakened by faulty matching. Altogether the dis, plav was an excellent one, and it would not be difficult to select specimens which would win anywhere. .PRESERVES. . The judge Said .that she bad found the preserves section a good class throughout. The apple jelly and marmalade were outstanding, and the prize-winning-exhibits were a credit to the exhibitors. . HONEY. Commenting on -.the honey section, the judge stated that some very ; fiue samples were shown, but the; quality, on the whole wag not up to the usual standard, probably on account of the unfavourable season. He would hare liked.tohave seen more entries, and he thought that tile paucity of entries was probably due to .the fact that honey were not aware that conditions'. with regard to showing had now been made easier; It was not ' necessary for the competitor ■: to decide

under which colour the entry should be placed, thus the possibility of honey being disqualified through misplacing was avoided.

BREAD AND SCONES. The judges expressed themselves as highly pleased with the bread and scones section, which they considered one of Hie best that they had ever judged. The majority of the winning exhibits would have been difficult to beat in any show, and the oven and girdle scones in particular were of a very high standard. The competitors were to be congratulated on the numlier of entries they had brought forward, and also on the obvious care they had taken in giving their exhibits as attractive an appearance as possible. CAKES AND BISCUITS. The judges stated that the cakes and biscuits section was noteworthy for the remarkably high quality of the exhibits, ami the competitors were for the m 0.4 part to be congratulated on their entries Unfortunately some of the cakes—among the best exhibited—had to be disqualified because they were not of the size speci tied L’he fancy biscuits, were remark ably good, and the sweets, although the entries were not large, were of excel lent quality. NEEDLEWORK. Ihe judges stated that most of rhe needlework was of a very high standard, and the separating of the placed competitors caused them some thought. Some of the prize-winning exhibits were very beautiful. and, in fact, it was doubtful whether they could have been belter Tieprize winning table centre was a particularly fine piece of work, as was the winning hand-worked .apron also. Some >f the crochet work was also very beautiful, but the piece awarded first prize was much finer than any of the others. Some o'f the d oyleys were splendid pieces of work, and the majority of the babies’ articles were of excellent texture and beautifully worked. Among the raffia bags, that awarded first prize was outstanding. and the one placed second was noteworthy on account of the clever blend ing of its colours. Considerable diiiicully was experienced in discriminating among the prize-winning woollen rugs. All were well made and firmly put together, but some of them lost marks through not being evenly clipped. SOLDIERS’ CLASSES. The judge stated that, on the whole, the exhibits in the soldiers’ classes were of a-remarkably high standard, the pewter and leather work bring particularly good. WOOL EXHIBIT. The exhibit of wool was well up to the usual high standard, fleeces being displayed from some of the best clips of "dago and Southland. There was no competition in the Corriedale class. Air W. Ayson bad entered some typical fleeces of bright colour and good length. Messrs Yardley -and Sons secured first place in the Romney section with fleeces true to type. In the section tor flocks of frifilO and under, there was keen competition in the 48/50 class, Mr A. Byars’s winning exhibit being of excellent quality. In Un50’s class the first and second placings were very close. The strongest class in the competition was the 56/58’s, and tne judges experienced considerable difficulty in separating the winners. M r Ayson's winning entry teas closely followed by Dougherty Bros.’ exhibit. In the section for (locks of over- 2000 sheep, Mi J. Al'Arthur had the field practically to himself. A very high standard. Mr W. E. Steven scored a good first place with the maximum points in the 56/58*s class. This wool, it might be mentioned, secured the best price for the Dominion at the ■ recent sales. Messrs Yardley and Suus had for exhibition only a fine sainnle of Romney fleece showing great robustness. POTATO CLASSES. Tiie entries in the potato classes were the largest for a number of years, and the quality of the exhibits was very good. Up-10-Dates were well represented, though a few were showing signs of running out. Derwents were a weak class, tint there was an excellent display of’ King Edwards. The first award in tine class was a particularly good exhibit, and. was a credit to the grower. The.-e were some outstanding exhibits in the class for any other variety of white potatoes. and there was a large entry. Arran Chiefs were well represented, and the class was a strong one. There was little to choose between the placed exhibits. Good competition characterised the class for collections of four varieties, for which there was a large entry. CALVES. The judges of the calves were very enthusiastic TCgadlng this section, which, considering that, this was its first time on the catalogue, was realty outstanding. The display was by the members of the Otago Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs Association, and the exhibits were extremely well shown. Calves were sent in from all parts of Otago, and it was noticeable that those from the coastal districts were in better condition th an those from up-country, where weather conditions had not been good. In both the light and heavy breeds the judges had great difficulty in selecting the placings. The final for the championship of Otago was contested between a Jersey and a Friesian, the judges eventually giving the Jersey preference. POSTER COMPETITION. The judge of the poster competition said that, considering that it was new on the catalogue, it was well supported and showed good quality. Many of the exhibitors showed that they lacked a proper comprehension of what was required in a poster—arresting qualities, a definite and well-defined message, and good grouping, colour and legibility. The winning poster in the fruitgrowers’ section had all these qualities, the apples showing up well against a contrasted background. The second award was also meritorious, showing originality, with good colouring. The winning posters in the other sections were excellent' examples, and some others had gained commendation for their quality, while many were anything but good. The judge expressed the opinion that the section would improve greatly in the next show. ROOT SECTION.

The judge stated that the display throughout the'root section was excellent,

the quality of the exhibits being of a very high standard throughout. Particular reference .was made to the winner of the first and second awards in the collection of roots (Mr F. South, Temuka) Both entries, the judge said, were splendid displays, particularly as each was exhibited by one man.

PRIZE LIST. DAIRY PRODUCE. (Judges: Government Dairy Instructors.) Cheddar-shaped cheese (coloured) for export Fourteen entries—Barry’s Bay Company (J. J. Walker), 1)51 points, 1; Milton Cooperative Company (J. Begg). 95 points. 2; Edeudale Dairy Company (G. Dickson), 94] points, 3. Cheddar-shaped cheese (white) for export. Fourteen entries—Barry’s Bay Company, 951 points, 1; Omimi Dairy Company, 95 points, 2; Wairewa Dairy Company (Little River), 94] points, 3. ■ Cheese (white or coloured), open to fac teries with more than 109 tons output Sixteen entries—Barry’s Bay Company 95 points, I : Awarua Dairy Company (Winton) 941 points, 2; Fairfax Dairy Company, 94 points, 3. Cheese (white ot coloured), for factories with less than 100 tons output. One entry —Grove Bush Dairy Company (Invercargill). Rennet Comjmny’s special trophy and £2O cash. Eight entries—Omimi Dairy Company. 95 points. 1; Kaitangata Dairy Company (N. H. Gallagher), 94] points. 2; Seaward Downs Company, 94 points, 3 Special class for members of New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers’ Association. Two entries - Waikouaiti Dairy Company. (A. J. Heenan) 1. Wright's Bush Company (F. C. Milne) 2. Two medium factory cheese (white or coloured). Eight entries—Waikouaiti Dairy Company. 95 points, 1; Milton Dairy Company, 94] points, 2; Awarua Dairy Company, 94 points, 3. White or coloured cheese (open to nonprize takers). Ten entries —Fortrose Dairy Company (J. Speden), 94] points, I; Wairewa Dairy Company (J. J. Shir ley), 94 points. 2;’ Wrights Bush Dairy Factory (F. C. Milne), 93J noints, 3. White or coloured cheese (sent direct to show from factory). Fourteen entries —Waikouaiti Dairy Company. 95 points. 1: Menzies Ferry Dairy Company (G. H. Henderson). . 94] points, 2; Edendale Dairy Company. 94 points. 3. Loaf cheese (white or coloured). Seven entries—Milton Dairy Company, 95 points, 1; Waikouaiti Dairy Company, 94] points. 2; Omimi Dairy Company, 94 points. 3 EXPORT CHEESE Ihe prize in the export grading class is the Otago_ Harbour Board’s trophy, valued, at 25gns. to, the clieesemaker wnosc factory output for the season gains the highest aggregate number of points according to the Government grader's certificate. Ine competition i,; open to any factory in the South Island, provided it lias exported regular consignments of cheese curing the season. Results this year:—

Milton Dairy Factory ~' .. 94-124 Barry’s Bay Dairy Factory . 94-078 Omimi Dairy Factory . .. 93-939 Owar e Dairy Factory’ .. .. .. 93-744 Stirling Dairy Factory ~ . . 93-608 Menzies Ferry Dairy Factory .. 93-554 Maungatua Dairy Factory ..' .. 92-450 Brown’s Dairy Factory .. .. 91082 Frevifnjs W inncis.—1923, Waianiwa Dairy Factory; 1924, Ilinau Dairy Factory; Maungatua. Dairy Factory; 1920-27. Milton Co-operative Dairy Factory; 1928. Omimi Dairy Factory; 1929, Little Alcaloa Factory; 1930, Stirling Dairy Factory. FACTORY BUTTER (Judges: Government graders.) The Taier.i and Peninsula Milk Supply Company (winner of the Levin Co-Of»era-tive Dairy Factory’s trophy) offer a trophy, valued at 25gns. to be won three times in succession or four times at intervals, befoa-e becoming the property of the exhibitor, for one box of factory butter (561 b suitable for export. A gold medal will also be presented to the first prize taker. The competition is open only to exhibits from bona fide factories. Results this year:— Canterbury Central Co-operative .. 95] Owaka .. .. 95“ Co-operative Dairy of Otago .. .. 95 Ten entries. A tie for second place. Previous winners:—l92s. Owaka Dairy Factory; 1926. Waitaki Dairy Factory (Oamaru); 1927. Canterbury Central Cooperative Factory; 1929, Taieri and Peninsula Milk Company; 1929, Karamea Dairy Company and Owaka Dairy Company (equal); 1931), The Co-opcrativp Dairy Company of Otago. Ltd. _Factory butter, ojien to members of New Zealand Managers’ Association. Seven entries—Canterbury Central Company (Christchurch), 951 points, 1: Owaka Dairy Company, “ 95, 2; Co-. ojterative Dairy-Companj of Otago (J. J. Henry), 944. 3. Butter, made from home separated cream. Nine entries—Owaka Daily Company, 95] points, 1; Canterbury Central Company (Christchurch), 95, 2; Levin Co-operative Dairy Company (Levin). 944, 3 * FAT CATTLE. Judge: Mr William Swale [Limehills). Bullock, under four years. Three entries—Mrs A. J. Bel] (Stirling) 1, W. Carruthers (Maungatua) 2 and 3. Bullock, under three years. Five entries—J. C. Renton (Mosgiel) 1, G- Law (Giminerburn), 2, W,Grieve (Mosgiel) 3. Steer, under two years. Five entries— A. Carruthers (Ngapuna) 1, R. T. Kirk (Mosgiel) 2 and 3. Steer, under one year. Five entries—A. Carruthers 1 and 2, R. T. Kirk 3. Heifer, under. three years. Five entries—T. Gawn (Mosgiel) 1, A. Reid (Outram) 2.-South Dunedin Butchery 3. Heifer, two years. Four .entries—A. Carruthers 1 and 2, J. Young (Allanton) 3 ‘ Heifer, one year.- One entry—-A. Carruthers (Ngapuna) L -FAT SHEEP. Judge: Mr William Swale. (Limehills). Corriedale cross wether, any age. Two

entries—Er. Law (Gimmerburn) 1, H. N. Spence (Patearoa) 2. Crossbred Down wethers. Three en(Otautau) 1, J. M. Beattie (Middlemarch)- 2, W. Moynihan (Ngapuna) 3. Crossbred longwool wethers. Six enlr ie ?T J .- M ' Beat t’e 1, W. Moynihan 2, Iv. Clark (Clarksville) 3. Crossbred long wool led wethers (not over 22 months). Three entries—W. , PJ.' 1 ,’ s ??’ CVVallacetown) 1, J. M. Beattie 2, J. W. Blair (Outiam’i Crossbred Down wethers, not exceeding 22 months. Three entries—George Low (Otautau), 1, J. M. Beattie 2, J. W. Blau- 3. Three sheep, most suitable for frozen meat trade. One entrj-—Evans Bios (Longbush) 1. Crossbred Down lambs. Four entries J- M. Beattie 1, A. M’Laren (Goodwood) 2, William Moynihan (Ngapuna) 3. Crossbred longwool lambs. One entry ; —W. Li n d say 1. Crossbred Down lambs (bred and fed by exhibitor). Three entries—G. Gray (Wallacetown) 1, W. Moynihan 2, A. M'Laren 3. Crossbred longwool lambs (bred and fed by exhibitor). One entry—W. Lindsay (Wallaeetown) 1. Corriedale cross lambs. Two entries — tV. S. Thomson (Warepa) 1 and 2. Three lambs (live weight not to exceed 1001 b individually, and value of wool and carcass to be taken into consideration), bred by exhibitor. Four entries—G. Low (Otautau) 1. Evans Bros. (Longbush) 2, W. S. Thomson (Warepa) 3. CALVES. Judges: Messrs J. Hellyer, E. M. North and J. M’Gregor. Best calf, small breeds only (opeu). Eleven entries —Jack White (Mosgiel) 1, champion, and champion of champions; Hunter Dick (Highcliff) 2; Joseph Richardson (Awamoko), 3; John Carey (Lower Harbour), highly commended. Best calf, large breeds (open). Twelve entries—Brian Neale (Papakaio) 1 and champion. Venie Baird (Purakanuil 2, John Anderson (Otejwpo) 3, lo.na Black (Maungatua) highly commended. FARMERS' BUTTER. Judges: Government Dairy Instructors. 11b fresh butter. Sixteen entries —Mrs J. Hellyer (Macandrew Bay) 1 and 2, Miss E. Davidson (Lawrence) 3. 11b fresh butter, one week old. Twelve entries —Mrs A. Hellyer (Tfiapeka Mouth) 1, R. Clark (Portobello) 2, Mrs J. Hellyer 3. 11b powdered butter, one week old. Twelve entries—Mrs A. Hellyer 1, Mrs W. Haines (Tuapeka Mouth) 2, R. Clark (Portobello) 3. 11b powdered butter. Sixteen entries— Mrs J. Hellyer 1, IL Clark 2, Mrs W. Haines 3, Mrs J. Hellyer h.e. fresh butter. Ten entries—Miss M. Wilson (North-East Harbour) 1, Mrs \V. Haines 2, Miss E. Davidson (Lawrence) 3. Mrs D. M'Gill (Gore) h.e. lib fresh butter, one week old. Seven entries —Airs IL Aitken (Mosgiel) 1, Mrs W. Haines 2, Miss M. Wilson 3. Mrs .Maley (Clarksville) h.e. lib powdered butter, week old. Seven entries—Airs K. .-\itken 1. Mrs W. Elaines 2, Mrs Maley 3. Airs K. J. Jopp (Pukerangi) h.e. 11b powdered butter. Nine entries— Afiss M. Wilson 1, Aliss E. Davidson 2 and 3, Airs W. Haines h.e. Collection butter. Three entries--Alrs J. Hellyer 1. Airs J. Robertson 2. Aliss Al. A. Mason (Gore) 3. 101 b salt butter, in jars. Nine entries —R. Clark L Mrs J. Hellyer 2, Mrs A Hellyer 3. Collection fancy butter, design only. Two entries—Aliss ATabel Thomson (Winton) 1 and 2. Collection fancy butter. Throe entries --Airs J. Robertsqn and Mrs J. Hellyer (equal) 1. Mrs J. Robertson 3. HAMS AND BACON. Judge: Air James R. Prentice (Mosgiel). Two sides bacon, smoked. Nine entries —D. W. Johnston and Co., Ltd. (Dunedin) 1 and 2. Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill) 3. Two side® baeon, green. Nine entries— Lindsay and Co.- (Invercargill) I. Fraser’s Bacon Factory (Oamaru) 2, D. 4V. Johnston and Co.. Ltd. (Dunedin), and Lindsay and Co. (Invercargi'l), equal, 3. Two hams, smoked. Ten entries — Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill) 1. Thomas D. Jamieson (Dunedin) 2. Fraser’s Bacon Factory (Oamaru) 3. Two hams, green. Ten entries — Fraser’s Bacon Factorv (Oamaru) 1 and 2. D. W. Johnston and Sous, Ltd. (Dunedin) 3. Two rolls of bacon, smoked. Seventeen entries —D. W. Johnston and Sons, LUI. (Dunedin) 1. Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill) 2, Fraser's Bacon Factory (Oamaru) 3. Two rolls of baeon. green. Fifteen entries—Alosgiel Industrial Co-op. Society (Mosgiel) 1, Frasers Baeon Factory (Oamaru) 2. Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill) 3. FRUIT. APPLES. Judge: Air G. IL APlndoe, orchard instructor, Dunedin. Champion class, open to individual growers throughout New Zealand, for collection of 12 plates, comprising six commercial varieties. Four entries —'William Wright (Cromwell) 1 and 2, D. Alartin (Beaumont) 3 and 4 DESSERT APPLES. One plate Cleopatra. Twelve entries— T. IL Robertson (Clyde) 1, William Wright (Cromwell) 2 and 3. J. R. Laing (Clyde) 4. P. R. Sargood (Dunedin) h.e. One plate Cox’s Orange Pippins. Twelve entries —R Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1, J. R. Laing (Clyde) 2, D. Alartin (Beaumont) 3. One plate Delicious, Twelve entries — William Wright (Cromwell) 1, J. R. Laing (Clyde) 2. R. Kinnaird (Earnscleiigh) 3. R. Kinnaird and William Wright (equal) 4. One plate Scarlet Nonpareil.. Six entries—H. F. Kitto (Alilier’s A Flat) L D. Alartin (Beaumont) 2 and 3, H. F. Kitt-o 4. . One plate Esopus Spitzcnbnrg. Four entries —D. Martin (Beaumont) 1,2, and 3. One plate Jonathan. Ten entries —J. R. Laing (Clyde) 1, W, Wright (Cromwell) 2 and 3,

One plate Tasma (Democrat). Nine entries—R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1 and 2, J, R. Laing (Clyde) 3. One plate Statesman. Seven entries— R, Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1 aud 2, D. Martin (Beaumont) 3. One plate Stayman's Winesap. Five entries—T R. Robertson (Clyde) 1, P. IL Sargood (Dunedin) 2 and 3, D. Alartin (Beaumont) 4. One plate Rome Beauty. Five entries —P. R. Sargood (Dunedin) 1 and 2, D. Martin (Beaumont) 3. One plate Stunner. Ten entries —IL Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1, W. Wright (Cromwell) 2, P. R. Sargood (Dunedin) One plate any other variety not named in dessert plate section. Twelve entries —D. Alartin (Beaumont) 1, T. IL Robertson (Clyde) 2, W. Wright (Cromwell) 3. DESSERT PEARS. Three plates dessert pears, different varieties. Five entries—P. IL Sargood (Dunedin) 1, D. Martin (Beaumont) 2 and 3. One plate Winter Nelis. Nine entries —W. Wright (Cormwell) 1, R. Kiimaird (Earnscrlugh) 2, P. R. Sargood (Dunedin) 3. One plate Winter Cole. Seven entries --R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1 and 3, D. Martin (Beaumont) 2. COOKING APPLES. One nlate Ballarat. Eight entries— IL Kinnaird (Earnscelugb) 1 and 2. D. Martin (Beaumont) 3. One plate Dun's Favourite. Nine entries —IL Kinaird (Earnscelugh) 1 and 2, J. IL Laing (Clyde) 3. One plate London Pippin. Five entries—P. R. Sargood (Dunedin) 1. D. Martin (B auniont) 2 and 3. One plate Rome Beauty. Five entries —P. IL Sargood (Dunedin) 1 and 2.1). Martin (Beaumont) 3. One plate Rymer. Six entries—A. Miller (East Taieri) 1, Alexander Al’Donald (Oirtram) 2. D. Martin (Beaumont) 3. One plate Stunner. Seven entries— W. Wright (Cromwell.) 1. D. Martin (Beaumont) 2, Alexander APDonald (Outram) 3.

One plate Lord Wolseley. Seven entries —Alexander Al’Donald (Outram) 1 and 2, D. Martin (Beaumout) 3. One plate French Crab. Three entries—D. Alartin (Beaumont) 1. 2. and 3. One plate Reinette du Canada. Seven entries —A. Miller (East Taieri) 1. E. 11. Turner (Miller's Flat) 2, A. Al’Donald (Outram) 3. One plate Stone Pippin. Five entries—P. IL Sargood (Dunedin) 1 and 2. D. Alartin (Beaumont) 3. One plate any other variety not named in cooking plate section. Nine entries— Alexander M'Donald (Outram) 1, A. Miller (East Taieri) 2, H. F. Kitto (Aliller’s Flat) 3, D. Alartin (Beaumont) 4 SUNDRIES. Three plates cooking penis, any variety. Five entries —D. Alartin (Beaumont) 1 and 2, P. R. Sargood (Dunedin) 3. One plate three heaviest apples. Four entries —Airs E. Atwill (Waimate), 21b 13oz, 1; D. Alartin (Beaumont), 21b 12oz. 2: D. Alartin (Beaumont), 21b Boz, 3; D. Alartin (Beaumont), 21b 4oz, 4. One plate three heaviest pears. Throe entries—D. Alartin 1,2. and 3 (weights 21b 6-]oz. 21b 6oz. 21b 3oz). One plate five quinces. Five entries — J. R. Laing (Clyde) 1 and 3. R. Kinnaird (Alexandra) 2. One plate average-sized walnuts, in shell. Otago-grown, two dozen. Five entries —R. Kiimaird (Earnscleugh) 1, P. R. Sargood (Dunedin) 2 and 3. CASE FRUITS EXPORT FRUIT CLASSES. Two eases of apples, extra fancy grade, selected from first main European shipment. Five entries—J. R. Laing (Clyde), Jonathan. 1; Brookland Orchard (Ettrick), Jonathan, 2; E. H. Turner (Ettrick), Jonathan. 3. Two cases of apples, extra fancy grade, selected from second main European shipment. Six entries —J. R. Laing (Clyde),. Cleopatra. 1: IL Kinnaird (Earnscleugh). Statesman. 2; E. 11. Turner (Ettrick), Statesman 3 Two cases of apples, extra tine grade, selected from third main European shipment. Eight entries —G. A. AL Johnstone (Ettrick). Statesman, 1; S. Cameron (Alexandra). Delicious, 2: P. R. Sargood (Pembroke), Cleopatra. 3. APPLES FOR LOCAL MARKET. Two eases (one dessert aud one cooking), named, graded, and packed (unwrapped), for local market, grown by exhibitor. Five entries—R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1. W. Wright (Cromwell) 2. J. R. Laing (Clyde) 3. DESSERT. One case Cleopatra. Ten entries—J. R. Laing (Clyde) 1 and 2, T. R, Robertson (Clyde) 3. One case Cox’s Orange. Five entries— J. R. Laing (Clyde) 1 and 2. D. Alartin (Beaumont} 3. ' One case Delicious. Eight entries—W. Wright (Cromwell) 1. J. R. Laign (Clyde) 2, R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 3. One case Scarlet Nonpareil. Four entries—W. Wright (Cromwell) 1, D. Alartin (Beaumont) 2 and 3. One case Jonatlian. Six entries—AV. Wright (Cromwell) 1, D. Martin (Beaumont) 2 and 3. One case Newton Pippin. Two entries —E. H. Turner (Alilier’s Flat) 1, D. Martin (Beaumont) 2. Oue case any other variety. Eight, entries —D. Alartin (Beaumont) 1. R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 2, E. H. Turner (Alilier’s Flat?) 3 EXPORT PEARS. Two half-cases, packed in ■ accordance witji Government regulations and selected from the first, second, and third main European shipments. Six entries—R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1 and 2. E. H. Turner (Ettrick) 3. COOKING APPLES. Oue case Ballarat. Four entries—D. Martin (Beaumont) 1 and 3, R. Kinnaird ( Earnscleugh) '2. One case Dun’s Favourite. Five entries—R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1, J. R. Laing (Clyde) and D. Alartin (Beaumont) 3. One case London Pippin. Three entries —D. Martin (Beaumont) 1 and 2. Oue case Rome Beauty. Four entries— D. Martin (Beaumont) 1. D. Alartin and E. H. Turner (Alilier’s Flat) equal, 2.

One case Rymer. Five entries—A. Al’Donald (Outram) 1, A. Miller (.East Taieri) 2. D. Martin (Beaumont) 3. One case Stunner. Four entries —D. Martin (Beaumont) 1 and 2, J. R. Laing (Clyde) 3. One case Lord Wolseley. Four entries —D. Martin’s two entries, equal, 1: D. Martin 3. One ease any other- variety. Seven entries—A. Al'Donald (Outram) 1, D. Martin (Beaumont) 2, A. Miller (East Taieri) 3. CASED PEARS. One half-case dessert • pears for local market (unwrapped). Five entries—D. Martin (Beaumont) 1 and 3, R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 2. One half-case cooking pears for local market (unwrapped). Four entries —D. Martin (Beaumont) 1,2, and 3. ROOTS. Judge: Mr Thomas Logan (Otama). Swede turnips, purple tops. Thirtythree entries—J. Reid (Willowbridge) 1 ant J 3> A ,£• Murr ay (Mosgiel) 2, Peter Bathgate (Outram) 4. Swede turnips, green top. Twelve entries—J. M Donald (Mosgiel) 1 and 3, G. Stevenson (East Taieri) 2, F. Al'Hattie (Momona) 4. Aberdeen green-top yellow turnip. Eight entries—D. Martin (Beaumont)’ 1, 2- and 3, J. Reid (Willowbridge) 4. Aberdeen purple-top turnip. Six en- , xF a , r^, in (Beaumont) 1,2, and 3, F. South (Temuka) 4. White-fleshed turnips, any variety Twenty-one entries—W. Lindsay (WallacetownX o 1 nd TT Tisdall (Middlemarch) 2, C. H. Wilson (Lorneville) 3. Mammoth, long red mangels. Eight 1 “ d Orange or Yellow Globe mangels. Thirteen entries—F. South (Temuka) 1,2, and 3, J. Reid (Willowbridge) 4. Golden Tankard mangels. Nine en(Temuka) 1 and 2, W. G. Smith (Alma) 3, J. Reid (Willowbridge) 4.

Intermediate Red mangels. Eleven entries—F. South (Temuka) 1 and 4, P. Bathgate, (Outram) 2, W. G. Smith (Alma) 3, Intermediate yellow mangels. Six en-tries—-F. South (Temuka) 1. 2, and 3 W. G. .Smith (Alriia) 4- J Yellow .carrots. Eleven entries—J. Reid (Willowbridge) 1,2, and 4, D. Martin (Beaumont) 3.

Red carrots. Thirteen entries—J. Reid (Willowbridge) 1. 3. and 4; F. South (Temuka) 2. White carrots. Nine entries—F. South (Temuka) 1 and 4, J. Reid (Willowbridge) 2 and 3. Collection of varieties of mangels, turnips, and carrots, three roots of each, grown by exhibitor. Four entries—F. South (Temuka) 1 and 2. J. Reid (Willowbridge) 3. POTATOES. Judge: Mr J. Al. Fraser. Up-to-date. Nine entries—J. Reid (Willowbridge) 1 and 2, G. Coutts (Milton) 3. Derwents. Four entries —G. Coutts (Milton) 1. D. Martin (Beaumont) 2. King Edward. Twelve entries —F. Al'Hattie (Momona) 1, G. Coutts (Milton) 2, P. Martin (Tahakopa) 3. Arran Chief. Eleven entries^—F. M'Hattie (Momona) 1, J. Reid (Willowbridge) 2 and 3. Any other variety. Eighteen entries — F. M'Hattie (Momona) 1, P. Bathgate (Outram) 2, G. Coutts (Milton) 3. Collection of four varieties. Nmetebn entries—J. Reid (Willowbridge) 1, J. H. Vickers (Caversham) 2, G. Coutts (Milton) 3.

- Collection of four varieties seeds. Twenty-one entries —J. Reid (Willowbridge) 1, C. 11. Wilson (Lorneville) 2, G. Coutts (Milton) 3. . WOOL. . Judges: Messrs F. S. Laycock, E. J. P. Denny, and P. T. Robinson. Stud sheep of all varieties. Seven entries—Merino: J. Stuart and Sons (Moa Creek) 1 and 2. Corriedale: W. Ayson (Waikaka) 1. and 2. Romney: R. Yardley and Son (Moa Flat) 1 and 3, Alexander Byars. (Gore) 2. . Flocks of 2000 sheep and under. Twenty entries—44/46’s: T. Gillespie (Waikaka)_l. 46/48’s: D. Kane (TapaGardyne (Waikaka) 2, Mrs C. Wisely (Milburn) 3. 48/50’s: A. Byars (Gore) I, G. R. Gardyne (Waikaka) 2, D. Kane (Tapanui) 3. 50’s: W. Ayson -(Waikaka) 1, G. Lane (Gimmer-burn^-2, Dougherty Bros. (Gimmerburn) 3. p6/58’s: • W; -Ayson (Waikaka) 1, Dougherty Bros. (Gimmerburn) 2, G. . (Gimmerburn) and W. Johnstone (Teviot), equal, 3. ; Flocks of over 2000 sheep. Nine entries—44/46’s: R. Yardley and Son (Moa Flat) 1. 46/48’s; R, Yardley and Son

(Moa Flat) 1. 48/50’s: J. M'Arthur (Clyde) 1. 50’s: J. M'Arthur (Clyde) •1. 56/58’s: W. E. Stiven (Miller's Flat) 1, J. M'Arthur (Clyde) 2 and 3. 58’s: J. M'Arthur (Clyde) 1 and ’2. HOME INDUSTRIES. BREAD AND SCONES Judges: „Mcsdanies J. J. Nyhon (Broad Lay) and J. T. Walker (Palmerston). ’ _ Home-made loaf. Eleven entries—Mrs P. hiorman (Ettrick) 1, Mrs Blackie 2, Miss P. Mason 3, Miss E. M‘Farlane h.c. Home-made brown loaf. EiHit entries—Mrs R. M*Donald (Gore) °l, Miss M. Knapp (Mokoreta) 2. Miss P. Mason 3,. Mrs Blackie h.c. Home-made loaf/ without yeast. Five 5 1 -il rle^T, M J( s .P ix 2, n ;l’, M' fl s A. Brown (Mosgiel) 2, Mrs T. Fahey (Lawrence) 3, Mrs J. Sim (Crookston) h.c. Home-made girdle scones. Twelve entries- Mrs J. A. Sinclair (Berwick) 1, Smith (Outram) 2, Mrs R. M Donald (Gore) 3, Miss A. Brown h.c. Home-made oven scones. Eighteen entries— Mrs W. Smith (Outram) 1, Mrs E. Gale (Mosgiel) 2, Mrs R. M'Donald (Gore) 3, Mrs J Horan h.c. Home-made oven scones, with cream. Fifteen entries—Mrs W. Smith (Outram) •Ir 2, Miss A. Brown 3. Mrs E. Gale h.c. Home-made girdle scones, with cream. Twelve entries—Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Mrs W. Smith 2, Mrs J. A. Sinclair 3, Mr James Sim n.c.

Home-made sweetened scones. Fourteen entries—Mrs W. Smith J, Miss M. Knapp 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 3, Mrs T. Fahey (Lawrence) h.c. A COI ? es - Sixteen entries—Mrs R. McDonald 1, Mrs J. Horan (Havensbourne) 2, Miss A. Brown 3, Mrs E. Gale h.c. Wheatmeal scones. Seventeen entries— Mrs J. Moody 1, Mrs J. Sim 2, Mrs W. Smith 3. , Potato scones. Fourteen, entries— Miss A. Brown 1 Mrs W. Smith 2, Mrs J. A. Sinclair 3. cakes. Ten entries—Mrs J. Sim (Crookston) 1, Mr s R. M'Donald 2. Adam C. Jack (Invercargill) 3. Pikelets. Nineteen entries—Miss A. ?Z?J vn J; F rs J * Sinclair 2, Mrs R M'Donald 3. Scotch currant bun. Five entries—Mr« J. Moody 1, Mrs E. Gale 2, Miss A. Brown Round shortbread. Sixteen entries— Mrs W. Kirkness (Awamangu) 1, Mrs

??. r P? n , a, d 2, Mrs J. H. Horan 3, Mrs E. Chisholm h.c. Plate shortbread. Twenty-six entries— Mrs R. M'Donald I, Mrs W. S. Kirkness and Mrs J. Horan (equal) 2, Mrs P. Barr h.c. » r T ra y assorted scones. Nine entries— Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Miss A. Brown 3, Mrs J. Sim h.c AMATEUR CLASSES Home-made white loaf. Eight entries— Miss A. M. Knapp 1, Mrs R. Ferguson 2, Miss Mary Allan 3, Miss H. Gibson h.c. Home-made brown loaf. Eight entries —Miss A. M. Knapp 1, Mrs J. Walls 2, Mrs P. A. Law (Stirling) 3, Mrs J. A. Wallace h.c. Home-made brown loaf, without yeast. Six entries—Miss E..Fahey 1, Mrs P. A. Law (Stirling) 2, Miss A. M. Knapp 3. Home-made nut loaf. Fifteen entries — Mrs J. Hellyer 1, Mrs C. Rogers 2, Miss E. I ahej r 3. Mrs G. Fahey h.c. Home-made girdle scones. Twentytwo entries—Miss Knapp 1 and 2. Mrs Law 2. Home-made girdle scones with cream. Fourteen entries—Miss O. M'Donald (Clarks) 1, Miss Knapp 2 and 3, Mrs T. D. Dalziell h.c. Home-made scones. Twenty-four entries—Miss O. M'Donald 1, Miss Knapp 2. Miss E. R. Robson (Middlemarch) 3. Home-made scones with cream. Sixteen entries—Miss O. M'Donald 1. Miss E. Robson 2. Miss E. Fahey 3, Miss Knapp h.c. Home-made sweetened scones. Seventeen entries—Miss M'Donald 1, Miss Knapp 2. Miss Fahey 3. Mrs Blackie h.c. Date stones, sweetened. Seventeen entries — Miss M'Donald 1, Mrs W. Johnstone (Mosgiel) 2. Mrs A. Stewart 3. Mrs J. E. Hill (Herbert) h.c. Wheatmeal scones. Fifteen entries— Miss O. M'Donald 1. Mrs J. E. Herbert 2, Mrs W. Johnstone 3. Mrs J. Hellyer h.c.

Potato scones. Ten entries—Mrs W. Johnstone 1, Miss 0.. M'Donald 2, Mrs Dixon 3. Mrs Dalziel h.c. Oatmeal cakes. Thirteen entries —Miss O. M'Donald 1. Mrs P. Hyndman 2, Adam C. Jack 3 Pikelets. Twenty-seven entries —Miss O. M Donald 1. Airs J. Hellyer 2, Mrs J. ■Cockburn 3, Mrs R: Dixon h.c. Round shortbread. Fifteen entries— Miss M'Donald 1, Mrs W. R. Brownlie 2, Airs Dixon 3, Airs 8. Barr h.c. Plate• shorthead. Twenty-eight entries —Mrs S.‘ Barr 1, Airs E. Chisholm (Palmerston) 2. Miss Al'Donald 3. Airs W. Brownlie h.c. Trav assorted scones. Seven entries— Miss 0. Al'Donald 1. Aliss Knapp 2, Airs • Hyndman 3 SCHOOLGIRLS' CLASSES Oven scones. Three entries—Aliss L. Brownlie 1.-Aliss Al. Quarterinain 2, Aliss C. Wallace 3. ■; ' • ' Girdle scones. Two entries—Aliss M. Dixon 1. Miss C. Wallace 2. Date scones. Two entries —Aliss AL Dixon 1 Aliss L. Brownlie-2. Pikelets. Seven entries—Aliss Lyle Aitken (Alosgiel) 1, Aliss M. Dixon 2, Miss t. Brownlie 3. BAKERS' BREAD COMPETITION Judges: Messrs 8. A. McDonald (Christchurch) and T. Hawkesworth. Tin white loaf. Sixty-two entries—J. R. Brown 1. Stacey and Hawker (Christchurch) 2, Freeman and Sons (Nelson) 3. Double tin white loaf, containing milk powder. Forty-nine entries —J. R. Brown 1 and 3. Stacey and Hawker 2. CAKES AND BISCUITS Judges: Aliss E. F. Findlay and Airs J. Fleming (Balcairn). Billy sponge. Eight entries—Airs P. Norman (Ettrick) 1, Aliss P. Alason 2, Airs E. Dale (Alosgiel) 3. Sponge roll. Eight entries —Airs J. A. Sinclair 1 Aliss A. Brown 2, Airs R. Sime 3. Plain iced sponge. Eight entries—Aliss M. Bewley (Alacandrew Bay) 1, Aliss Cairns 2, Airs P. Norman 3. Butter sponge sandwich ices. Seventeen entries—Aliss O. Al'Donald (Clarks) 1, Miss A. Brown 2, Alias Al. Bewley 3. ' One seed cake. Seventeen entries— Mrs Norman 1, Airs A. Pyper and Airs Dixon (equal) 2. One Madeira cake. Fifteen entries— Mrs Al. Farmer (Invercargill) 1, Airs J. A.'Sinclair 2, Airs S. Gibson (Alosgiel) 3. One gingerbread cak<L Fifteen entries — Mrs J. A. Sinclair 1, Airs Pryde 2, Airs R. Dixon 3. One light fruit cake. T.wenty-six entries —Airs S.. Gibson (Alosgiel) 1, Airs J. T. Afay (Winton) 2, Airs E. Gordon (Gore) 3. Dark fruit cake. Sixty-one entries— Airs E. Gordon 1, Airs J. Hutton 2, Airs A. Alacdonald (Clarks) 3. Ginger sponge. Eight entries—Airs J. A. Sinclair 1, Aliss A. Brown 2, Airs R. Dixon 3, Airs Warren h.c. Collection puff pastry. Fourteen entries —Airs R. Dixon 1, Miss Al. Bewley 2, Miss A, Alacdonald .3. Collection biscuits. Thirteen entries— Airs S. Barr (Reidston) 1, Mrs R. Dixon 2, Mrs J. C. Rodgers 3. Collection afternoon tea cakes. Twelve entries —Mrs W. H. Hall 1. Mrs S. Gibson 2, Airs D. M'Gill (Te Tepua) 3. Belgian biscuit. Twenty-eight entries— Aliss Al. Bewley 1, Airs R. Sime 2, Airs J. A. Sinclair 3. Collection hand-made ices. Five entries —Miss W. Kenward 1, Airs AV. R. Brownlie 2, Airs F- Aleredith 3. Chocolate cake. Fourteen entries—Mrs P. Norman 1, Aliss P. Mason 2, Miss A. Brown 3. Coffee cake. Ten entries—Airs J. A. Sinclair 1, Airs R. Dixon 2, Alias T. M'Kenzie 3. Orange cake. Seventeen entries—Aliss T. Al'Kenzie 1, Airs S. Gibson 2, Airs A. E. Gillam 3. Home-made toffee. Five entries—Miss W. Kenward 1. Aliss L. Brownlie 2, Mrs W. R. Brownlie 3. Apple pie. short pastry. Five entries —Aliss M. G. Stewart 1, Airs E. .Gale 2. Apple pie, puff pastry. Eleven entries —Airs R. Dixon 1, Airs A. J. Paterson 2, Airs J Horan 3. Alarble cake. Ten entries—Airs R. Dixon 1, Mrs J. Cockburn 2, Airs J. A. Cockburn 3,-Airs W. W. Knowles (Gore) h.c. NEEDLEWORK. Judges: Mrs Forsyth Johnston and Mrs A. G. Melville.

Pair hand-knitted socks, fine wool. Eleven entries—Airs Campbell (Christ-

church) 1 .and 2. Airs R. L. Cox (Lawrence) 3. Pair hand-knitted socks, wheeling. Six entries —Mrs Al. Smith (Palmerston) 1, Miss C. H. Kelleher (Alasterton) 2, Airs M. Smith 3. Lady’s woollen knitted jacket. Twenty entries—Aliss Ruth Andrew (Hyde) 1, Mrs -A. Laurenson 2, Airs R. L. Cox (Lawrence). 3. ,J’ iec e plain sewing. Eight entries— Miss Al. Jack 1, Aliss G. Jones 2, Aliss' Grace Al’Culx? (St. Arnaud, Australia) 3. Collection handkerchiefs. Twelve entries—Aliss B. Parker (Auckland) 1, Mrs J. Evans (Otautau) 2. Airs A. T. Laurie

Luncheon sets. Eleven entries—Airs R. r E - Hill (Herbert) 2, Airs' J- Ji'. Lowlands (Alacandrew Bay) 3. 1 able centre, worked. Forty-five enes~,M' 8s V. Wren 1. Airs A. j. Botting (Temuka) 2, Miss B Parker (Auckland)

Ladies' worked apron. Twenty-one enMiss R. Jaffray (Milton) 1, Aliss Parker 2, Airs A. Thompson 3. Set of buttonholes. Five entries—Alisa l 1. Perry (Auckland) 1 and 2, Miss A. R, M Lean (Hawke’s Bay) 3. crochet, small articles, lurty-eight entries—Aliss B. Parker Auckland) 1 and 3. Mrs J. M Alillan (l ukekoma) 2. Exhibit crochet, large article. Fortyone entries—Mrs A. I. Botting 1, Miss 15 Parker 2. Aliss Al. Salmon 3 D’Oyley. other than crochet. Thirtyfive entries—Airs R. L. Cox 1. Airs L Perry 2, Miss B. Parker 3. Baby’s knitted coat and bonnet. Eleven entries—Aliss C. H. Kelleher 1, Aliss Harland 2, Airs P. Young'3.. Baby’s crochet coat and bonnet. Three entries—Miss Lillian Rattigan 1, Aliss AL Salmon 2, Airs G. A. Wills (Green ValWorked cushion. Twenty-five entries ■—Miss R. Jaffray 1, Airs A. I. Laurie 2 3. Knitted or crocheted handbag. Twelve entries—Miss 11. Clarke 1, Airs W. Bennett 2, Aliss Pepper 3. Richelieu work. Twenty-four entries— Mrs H. E. Read (Lawrence) 1, Aliss B. Park ar 2. Aliss Gwen Jones 3. Raffia bag. Ten entries—Mrs W. Bennett 1, Aliss Agnes Larnach 2, Al. Stratton

Raffia tray. Seven entries—H. A. Purvls 1 and 2, J, Rainham 3. Handmade wool rugs. Thirty-three entries—Drummond Anderson 1, Caroline J. Simmonds 2, Miss Al. T. Donnelly (Omakau) 3. Any other article. Nineteen entries—}J ISS d - Perry 1, Aliss A. E. Bcnfcll 2, Airs W. Bennett 3. SOLDIERS' CLASSES. Judge: Aliss AL Glendining.' Tooled leather .work, bags, etc. Eight entries—R. H. Oxley 1, J. Rainham 2,3, and h.c. Tooled leather work, purses, etc. Seven entries—R. H. Oxley 1, J. Rainham 2, R. H. Oxley 3, G. Cummings h.c. Suede leather work. Eight entries—• J. Timmings (Naseby) 1, G. Cummings 2, R. H. Oxley 3. L. A. Walker h.c. Basket work. Four entries—L A, Walker 1, W. Dackcrs 2, T. Dobson 3, W. Dackers h.c. - \ ■ Poker work. Two entries—G. Cummings 1 and 2. Pewter work. Seven entries.—J. Tjmmings 1, A. T. Jordan 2 aud 3, G. Cummings h.c. Handmade wool rugs. Eight entries— T. APCarthy 1 and 2, E. Bedwell 3, C. W. Neill h.c. ’ Raffia work; Three entries —J. Rainham 1 and 2. Any other article. Eight entries—G. Cummings 1, J. Aloroney (Taieri Alouth) 2, J. Rainham 3, Al. Wood h.c. Basket trays. Fou r entries—G. Cummings 1, W. Dackers 2, L. A. "Walker 3, W. Dackers h.c.

PRESERVES. Judge: Aliss E. Kempshell (Alaungatua). Pot strawberry jam. Eight entries— Aliss R. Al'Donald (Gore) 1, Aliss A. M'lntyre 2, Airs Al. Carmody 3. Pot apricot jam. Fourteen entries— Airs R. M'Donald 1, Aliss D. Stanford 2, Airs J. Horan (Ravensbourne) 3. Pot peach jam. Nine entries—Airs W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1, Airs Hyndman (Invercargill) 2, Airs W. Nicoll 3. Pot raspberry jam. Fourteen entries— Aire Dixon 1, Mrs A. J. Paterson 2, Airs J. Finnic 3. Pot black currant jam. Ten entries— Airs F. Aleredith 1, Aliss A. Hayes 2, Airs J. Finnie 3. Pot plum jam. Nine entries —Mrs W. Lindsay 1, Aliss A. Hayes 2, Airs Dixon 3. Pot marmalade. Seven entries—Airs A. J. Paterson 1, Aliss A. Hayes 2, Airs A. Callander 3, W. Johnston h.c. Pot apple jelly. Fourteen entries— Aliss A. Hayes 1, Aliss Harland 2, Airs - W. Lindsay 3. Pot black currant jelly. Seven entries—Aliss A. Hayes 1, AliSs Harland 2, Mrs Dixon 3. Pot red currant jelly. Five entries— Aliss Hayes 1, Mrs C. Alilne (Mosgiel) 2, Miss A. M'lntyre 3. Pot gooseberry jelly. Eight entries —Aliss Hayes 1, Mrs A. Thompson 2, Mrs J. Finnie 3. Collection jam. Twelve entries—Airs AV. Lindsay 1, Mrs Al. Carmody 2, Mrs A. Hayes 3. Collection jellies. Six entries—Aliss Hayes 1, Airs T.D. Dalziell (Brockville) 2, Mrs W. Guy 3. Collection bottled fruit. Five entries —Airs J. Hellyer (Alacandrew Bay) 1, Airs W. Lindsay 2, Miss A. Al'lntyre 3. Collection sauces. Seven entries —Airs J. Hellyer h Mrs Dixon 2, Aliss A. M'lntyre 3. Collection pickles. Seven entries— Airs Hyndman 1, Mrs Dalziell 2, Mrs W, Lindsay 3. One dozen hen eggs. Eleven entries —W. Cook (Burnside) 1 and 2, Somer. dale Poultry Farm (Hyde) 3, Mrs W. Lindsay h.c. HONEY Judge: Mr S. C. Rhodes (apiary instructor). One bottle liquid dark honey. Thir» teen entries—Airs J. Friend (Wingatui) 1 and 2, H. Stansfield (Burnside) 3. One bottle liquid white honey. Thirteen entries—J. Armstrong (Lauder) 1, W. H. Renwick (Aliddlemareh) 2, W, Armstrong (Poolburn) 3.'

One bottle granulated dark honey. Ten entries—Mrs "J. Friend 1 and 2. Bottle granulated white honey— Miss E. Crawford (Waikoikoi) 1, G. H.. Saville (Maheno) 2, H. Stansfield (Burnside) 3. Three sections honey in comb. Five entries—W. Johnson 1, Mrs J. Friend 2 and 3. Beeswax. Eight entries—W. H. Renwick (Middlemarch) 1, G. H. Saville 2, H. Stansfield 3. Collection honey and beeswax. One entry—H. Stansfield 1. SEEDS AND GRAIN. Judge: Mr J. S. Skinner. GRAIN: OPEN CLASSES. Purple Tuscan wheat. One entry— Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 1. Red Tuscan wheat. Two entries—National Mortgage and Agency Company (Dunedin) 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 2. Velvet wheat. One entry—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 1, Red chaff or Hunter’s wheat. Two entries—Wright, Stephenson; and Co. (Christchurch) 1. Velvet ear wheat. One entry—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 1. . Cape barley. One entry—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 1. Danish oats. One entry—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 1. Dun oats. Three . entries —Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Invercargill) 1 and

Algerian oats. Two entries —Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 1, Dalgety and Co. (Dunedin) 2. Sparrowbill oats. Three entries— Wright,. Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Invercargill) 2. .Black Tartarian oats. One entry— Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Invercargill) 1. Webb’s challenge oats. Three entries — Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Christchurch) 1, Dalgety and Co. (Dunedin) 2. Black oats, any other variety—Wright. Stephenson, and Co. (Invercargill) 1. Garton oats.. Three entries—J. Cooper (Freshford) 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co_ t (Invercargill) 2. Various white oats. Two entries— Wright,. Stephenson, and Co. (Invercargill) 1, Dalgety and Co. (Dunedin) 2. FARMERS’ CLASSES. Red chaff or Hunter’s wheat. Three entries—J. Fowler (Mosgiel) 1. Mrs W Kirk (Mosgiel) 2. Various. One entry—F. South (Temuka) 1. Dun oats. One entry—F. South (Temuka) 1. Garton oats. Three entries—J. Cooper (Freshford) 1. T. Tisdall (Middlemarch) 2. Various. One entry—J. G. Grant (Puerua) 1. SEEDS. Perennial ryegrass, 27-281 b. Two entries—Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Perennial ryegrass, 28-291 b. Two entries—Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Perennial ryegrass, 30-311 b. Three entries—Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Italian ryegrass. Two entries —Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Western wolths. Two entries—Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Cocksfoot. 16-171 b. Two entries — Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Cocksfoot, 18-191 b. Two entries— Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Timothy. Three . entries—Wright. Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Crested dogstail. Three entries— Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd. 1 and 2. Chewings Fescue. Three entries — Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Rape, broad-leaf Essex. Two entries— Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1, Dalgety and Co., 2. Cowgrass clover. Two entries —Wright. Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1, Dalgety and Co., 2. White clover. One entry—Wright. Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1.. Alsyke clover. Four entries—Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1 and 2. Partridge peas. Three entries— Wright, Stephenson and Ccx Ltd., 1 and 2.

Blue Prussian peas. One entry— Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1. Swede turnip seed. One entry—Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1. Turnip seed. One entry—Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., 1. SCHOOLS’ COMPETITION. Judge: Mr. R. B. Tennent (Field Superintendent). Collection of nine distinct ’ kinds of vegetables grown in school • gardens by scholars- under the supervision of the schoolmaster. Two entries—Green Island 1, Naseby 2. Cauliflower or broccoli. Three entries —Green Island !. 2. and 3. Swede turnips. Seven entries—Outram 1, Green Island 2, Naseby 3. ■ Yellow-fleshed turnips; -Six 'entries — Naseby 1 and 3, Green. Island 2. White turnips. Five entries—Papakaio 1, Green Island 2, Naseby. 3, Mangel, mammoth long red. Three ’entries—Naseby 1, Green Island 2. and 3. Mangels, yellow:. Five entries—Papakaio 1, Outram 2, Naseby-;3.: Red carrots. Six entries—Papakaio 1, Naseby 2, Stirling 3. - Red carrots, long. Six- entries—Naseby 1, Outram 2, Green Island 3. Red carrots, short. Seven entries— Papakaio 1, Naseby 2, Stirling 3. Beet, long." Four entries—Papakaio 1, Green Island 2 and 3. Beet, round. Six entries—Papakaio 1, Green Island 2 and 3. Parsnips. Six entries Green Island 1 and 2, Naseby 3. Collection three varieties, potatoes. Seven entries—Green Island 1 and 2, Papakaio 3. Potatoes, Up-to-Date. Three entries— Green Island 1 and 3, Naseby 2. : Potatoes, anv white variety other than Up-to-Date. Five entries —Naseby 1 and 3., Green Island 2, - ■ Potatoes, any coloured variety. . Five entries—Green Island l and 3; Naseby 2. Onions. Three entries—Papakaio 1, Green Island 2 and 3.

Collection of seeds, broad beans, peas, beans (other than broad). Three entries —Green Island 1,2, and 3. Marrow (any variety). Five entries— Outram 1. Green Island 2 and 3. Cabbage or savoy. Three entries — Green Island 1,2, and 3. Duthie Shield, for most points in school competitions—Green Island School. The judge made special mention of the very interesting exhibit of three boys of the Stirling Schoo] in the home gardening competition.

POSTER COMPETITION. Judges: Messrs J. L. MTndoe, D. Dann, and H. J. Lousley. William Nees and Sons, Ltd. Nine entries^—-E. 0. Chapman (Wellington) 1, R. H. Fraser 2. Otago Provincial Fruitgrowers’ Council. Thirteen eptries—E. 0. Chapman 1, Miss F Garrett 2, Misses M. Marriott and ■M. K. Begg c. Crystal Ice Company, Ltd: Seventeen entries Miss G. Jones and Miss M. F_. Garrett (equal) 1, H. M‘L. Eggers c. Kaitangata Coa] Company, Ltd. Sixnen entr ’ es ~E- 0" Chapman 1, Albert E. Bollard 2. Miss G. Webster and R H. Jbraser c. ’ • SECOND DAY. STRONG PUBLIC SUPPORT. Wednesday being a public holiday, it was confidently expected that the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s VV inter Show would attract a large measure of public support, and that anticipation was more than realised. Even during the morning large numbers o f visitors passed through the alleyways amongst the exhibits and in spected the wide variety of classes in the competitive section of the show, and also displayed considerable interest in the trade exhibits, of which there was an excellent display. In the early portion ot the, afternoon the rush set in, and from 2 o clock onwards all sections of the societ F 8 capacious building, as well as f? es 1, rs Dalgety and Co.’s building, where the home science exhibition was on view, w ’.® re , literally crammed with sightseers, all of whom evinced the greatest interest in what is, in truth, one of the finest w inter shows organised by the society. The attendance in the evening was fully large as that in the afternoon, an added interest being given to' the show by the presence of the Ist Battalion Band, which presented an excellent musical programme.

Jlie takings for the day amounted to fool 3s, as against £590 13s for the corresponding day last year, the gate receipts for the first dgy being £127. A very creditable exhibition was given by the Otago Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs, which, although they have been in existence only a year, have made splendid advances in the movement I'he standard of their work was very high, and evinces a keen interest on. the part ot the exhibitors, especially in the fruit display. The whole exhibition was under the management of the Agricultural Department, and it was exceedingly well arranged in the limited space at its disposal.

AGRICULTURAL CLUBS. The results of the agricultural clubs’ exhibits are as follow:— JUNIOR DIVISION. _ Carrots, red intermediate, open—Thomas Landreth (Katea) 1, John Horan (Katea) 2, Bertha Taylor (Milburn) 3. Mangels lona Black (Maungatua) 1, Scott Grey (Seacliff) 2. INTERMEDIATE DIVISION. Carrote, red intermediate, open—A. D. Braid (Brighton) 1 and champion and 2, 1. Landreth 3. Record chart, carrot growing—Jessie Wilkinson (Teaneraki) 1, Marion Frater (leanerakij 2. Record chart, mangel .growing—Owen Seah.il (Windsor) 1, Arthur Howaid (Windsor) 2. Record chart, carrot growing, junior dJvismn—T. Landreth 1, J. Cornick (Tea neraki) 2, Angus Henderson (Lowburn) Essay, “My Plot” (junior division) — T. Landreth. CALF-REARING COMPETITION. Best calf, small breeds only (open) — Jack White (Mosgiel) 1 and champion, Hunter Dick (Highcliff) 2, Joseph Richardson (Awamoko) 3. Best calf, large breeds only (open) — Brian Neal (Papakaio) 1 and champion Venie Baird (Purakanui) 2, John Anderson (Otepopo) 3. GIRLS’ SECTION. Intermediate Division. Bottled fruit, two varieties—Ruby de Silva (Roxburgh) 1, Ray M'Pherson (Roxburgh) 2, Betty Mitchell (Roxburgh) 3 Bottled vegetables, two varieties— Betty Mitchell 1, Ruby de Silva 2, Shirlev Vernon (Roxburgh) 3. Dried fruit—Ray Vernon 1. Calf rearing—Marjorie Bell (Cromwell) 1, Iris Ashworth (Galloway) 2, Vera Kathleen Smith (Queenstown) (equal) 3. Bottles fruit —Jean Gilchrist (Roxburgh) 1, Jean Bowden (Roxburgh). 2.

WOOL CLASSING. Judge: Mr J. M'Gregor. Open competition for Watson Shennan trophy—L. MTntosh (92 • points) 1, M W. Johnson and B. M'Kenzie (88 points equal), 2. Highly commended: J. A. Dodds (84 points) and L. E. Gale (80 points). - First-year competition for Messrs Ro o s mid Glendining’s special prize:—W. S. v a Y»2- n ’ Kennelly, D. Robertson, and J. MLellan (96 points, equal) 1; J. A Dodds. B. M'Kenzie, and A. N. Eccles (92 points, equal); J. J. Wyllie (88 points). A. A. Griffiths (84 points), and John Kirk (80 points). Otago Boys’ High School competition: —E. M. Fre’eman (88 points) 1, I. W. Love (84 points) 2, R. J. Reid, V. Webster, A. A. Dunlop (80 points) highly commended. : FURTHER COMPETITION RESULTS. There were again large, attendances at the show on Thursday, the many trade

exhibits and other displays attracting considerable attention. Several competitions were held, the wool-classing being concluded and the cheese grading and calf judging were also finished. The takings for the day amounted to £177, compared with £199 for the corresponding day last year. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. An attractive display was made by the Women's Institute of Otago and Southland, and the general class of goods on view show the result of patient work. The stall occupies a prominent position, and as the numerous articles are artistically displayed, they commanded considerable attention from show visitors. All kinds of hand-made articles were on view, including a collection of handcrafts made by members of the institute. There were motor gloves, hand-made from New Zealand sheepskins, trays made from second hand Chinese matting,. and all kinds of fancy work. Among the articles displayed were rugs made from waste material. A feature was the display of pewter ware. BLIND INSTITUTE’S DISPLAY. The remarkable work executed by the blind people at the Jubilee Institute, Auckland, again claimed attention from show visitors. Unfortunately the stall this year did not command a very prominent position, and visitors cannot be blamed if such good work is overlooked. The sales, while not so large as last year, have proved satisfactory. All kinds of attractive and very artistic basketware were displayed and offered for sale. The supply of trays forwarded by the institute this year was not sufficient to meet the demand. The following are the competition reresults: — WOOL CLASSING. The wool-classing competition was concluded on Thursday. The judge (Mr J. M'Gregor) stated that the competition in-the open class was very keen this year, and the work done by the competitors generally was of a high standard. . Open Championships (15 entries). — L. E. Gale (North Taieri and M. J. Kennelly (Dunedin), 96 points (equal), 1; T. W. Maclean (Waimumu), P. S. Birrley (East Taieri) and M. W. Johnson (Dunedin), 92 points (equal) 3; B. M'Kenzie (Dunedin), 88 points, J. Kirk (Balclutha) 88 points, and L. MTntosh (Dunedin), 88 points. .First Year Competition (14 entries). —J. J. Wylie (Pukefau), 100 points, 1; *B. M'Kenzie (Dunedin), 96 points, 2; A. N. Eccles (Dunedin.), W. S. Dawson (Dunedin), and M. T. Kennelly (Dunedin), 92 points (equal), 3. The Watson Shennan trophy for competition in the open championship was won by .M. VV. Johnson with an aggregate of 184 points. L. M'lntosh was next with 180 points, and B. M'Kenzie and L. Gale each secured 176 points. - There was a tie for the special prize presented by Messrs Ross and Glendining, Ltd;, for competition in the first year section, W. S. Dawson, M. T. Kennelly, and B. M'Kenzie each gaining 188 points. CHEESE GRADING.

The cheese-grading competition for the Henley Dairy Company’s Cup attracted 12 entries. The following are the results: —-T. King (Awarua), H. Farquharson (Owaka), and W. Gates, 98 points (equal), 1; S. J. Morrison (Dunedin), 97 points, 4. CALF JUDGING. A competition, open to members of the Otago Boys’ .'•nd Girls’ Agricultural Clubs’ Association, for amateur calf judging was held on Thursday, 10 entries coming forward. Before the judging was commenced, Mr L. Topliss (Oamaru) gave a demonstration of the dairy points of calves, keen interest being displayed by many members. The judge (Mr J. E. Davies) said that, considering that the competition was being held this year for the first time, the contestants showed no little skill. He considered that the competition would improve in the future. The following are the results:— lona Black (Maungatua) 1, Alma Dick (Highcliff) 2, Mary Driver (Purakanui) 3, Venie Baird (Purakanui);4. . A SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE. There was a steady flow of visitors through the building ..housing the show during,, the greater part of Friday In the middle, hours-of the day several parties of school children, including pupils from the Palmerston; Karitane, Portobello, Lovell’s Flat, and Seacliff primary schools; as well as from the Palmerston High School, and . the . seniors of the P.S.S.A. at Anderson’s Bay, paid a visit of inspection. . During the, closing hours of thy show in’ the evening a very satisfactory attendance’ was recorded, the last night of the . exhibition being considerably enlivened by the efforts of the First Battaiicin’Band, which provided ah excellent musical programme. The takings for the four days were £986 4s 6d, compared with £1227 Os 6d for five day’s last year, a drop of £246. The largest day’s takings were £561 on the King’s Birthday. Officials of the society consider the result very gratifying in view of the economic position of the country, and. they are of the opinion that had the weather remained fine for the last two days of: the show, last year’s figures would have been- equalled. All stock was loaded on Friday night, arriving at the farms, on Saturday. FRUIT PACKING COMPETITION. A. fruit packing coinpetition under the control of the Government orchard instruc-

tors, was held yesterday morning, there being three competitors. The results were as follow:—

T u y?, e r .(Ettrick), 83J- points 1 L. Guffie (Ettrick), 82 points .. .. 2 T. Waighth (Roxburgh), 77$ points 3 This was a very interesting competition and was deserving of greater support by growers and packers. Each competitor was required to wrap . and pack three cases of apples under export conditions, points being awarded for speed, alignment, and compactness. Waighth put up a speedy pack, but he lost points through slack packing and alignment. When the show concluded at 10 p.m. arrangements were made to have all live stock immediately trucked, and all perishable goods delivered to their owners. This involved a great deal of arduous work on the part of the-staff, and the secretary (Mr Duthie) desires to express his thanks to Mr A. D. Miller, Mrs Tooman, and Miss Phyllis Scott for the excellent manner in which they performed their duties during the currency of the show. The takings for the day amounted to £l24 —compared with £l9O for the corresponding day last year. SPECIAL PRIZES. The following is a list of additional special prizes awarded to exhibitors at the Winter Show:— _Otago Harbour Board’s trophy, valued 25gns, to the cheesemaker whose factory output for the season gains the highest aggregate number of points according to the Government grader’s certificate (open class) —Milton Co-operative Dairy Company. Henley Co-operative Dairy Factory Company’s cup, valued £lO 10s, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals, for cheese grading competition. This competition is open to bona fide cheese factory. managers—T. King (Awarua). Drapery and General Importing Company of New Zealand, Ltd.’s special prize of £3 3s. to the exhibitor gaining most points in farmers’ butter—Mrs John Hellyer (Macandrew Bay). Mr P. R. Sargood’s trophy, pe r the Otago Provincial Fruitgrowers’ Council; valued at £2 2s, in . the export pears section—Mr R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh). Messrs G. and T. Young, Ltd.’s challenge shield, valued at’ 25gns, for most points in apples suitable for export. Winner to have name engraved on shield and hold it for 12 months —J. R. Laing (Clyde). Co-operative Fruitgrowers of Otago, Ltd.’s special prize of £2 2s for most points in plate apples—D. Martin (Beaumont). Dominion . Compressed Yeast Company, Ltd.’s (Christchurch) trophy, valued at 25gns, to the baker who is awarded the first prize for best double upright tin loaf of white bread—J. R; Brown and Son (Dunedin). New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd.’s (Hamilton) gold medal and £3 3s, for best upright double tin loaf of white bread containing Anchor Skim Milk Powder, not less that 21b to each 100 loaves produced—T. R. Brown and Son (Dunedin). Arthur Barnett. Ltd.’s, costume, value £4 4s, to the exhibitor gaining the most points in the home industries amateur section.—Mrs R. Dixon (Dunedin). A. J. Allen, Ltd.’s, two half-ton bags household coal as a special prize in the home industries section.—Mrs R. M'Donald and Mrs R. Dixon. / • Westport Coal Company, Ltd.’s, six bags of coal as a special prize in the home industries section, —Mrs R. Dixon. J. Jackson Purdie’s two half-ton bags of coal as a special prize in the home industries section.—Mrs O. M'Donald and Mrs W. Smith (Outram). Mrs F. J. Conn’s (Dunedin) tea service as a special prize in the home industries section.—Mrs E. Gordon (Gore). Mosgiel Woollen Factory Company, Ltd.’s, special prize, valued at £2 10s, to the exhibitor gaining most points in needlework.—Miss B. Parker (liemuera, Auckland).

Dranerv Supply Association’s (Dunedin) first prize, valued at £1 10s, and a second prize, valued at 15s, in the needlework section. —Drummond Anderson (Anderson’s Bay) and Miss A. E. Benfell (Dunedin). Messrs Sutton and Sons’ (Donald Reid and Co.. Ltd., agents) silver cup to the competitor gain’ng most points in the roots section. —F. South (Temuka). Mr A. Stewart's (Law Courts Hotel) special prize of £2 2s to the exhibitor gaining most points in potatoes.—J. Reide (Southbridge). Taieri Agricultural Society (winner of Duthie’s Shield, valued at 35 guineas) offer this trophy to the school gaining most points in the school competition sectim—Green Island School. Messrs D. M. Johnston and Son’s cup, valued at £lO 10s, to be won three times, not necessarily in succession, to exhibitor gaining most points in ham and bacon section. —Fraser’s B.acon Factory (Oamaru). Dunedin Master Butchers’ Association’s special prize of £3 3s for the best bullock under three years, most suitable for butchers’ purposes, estimated weight not to exceed 9001b.—Andrew Carruthers (Ngapuna).

Fat stock 1930. 66 1931. 60 Calves — 23 Factory cheese and butter 130 128 Farmers’ butter 74 106 Home industries .. 580 875 Preserves and honey 187 195 Needlework 220 400 Soldiers’ classes 77 61 Fruit 266 344 Hams and Bacon .. 32 70 Grain and seeds 68 78 Schools 78 81 Potatoes 44 94 Roots 162 . 165 Wool 55 45 Posters' 32 ——— ■ 2039 2757