THE WINTER SHOW.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVII, Issue 34, 10 June 1915, Page 7

THE WINTER SHOW.

TARANAKI A. AND P. ASSOCIATION. The sixth Winter Show under the auspices of the Taranaki A. and P. Association opened at New Plymouth yesterday and will be continued until Saturday evening. It is undoubtedly the biggest, best, and brightest Winter Exhibition the Society has yet succeeded in making, and is well worI thy of a visit from all who possibly lean manage it. Favoured with fine weather, the Show should prove a most complete success. The Society is fortunate in possessing a really live band of officers—officers who are all prepared to put their shoulder to the wheel, each doing his utmost to ensure the success of the society's undertakings. The result is as usual, and although the show is on a much larger scale than its predecessors, everything was in order for the judges to commence work yesterday j morning. To Mr A. L. Humphries, the able and popular Secretary, much 'credit is due. The quality of the exjhibits, is, on the whole, good. The machinery exhibits and tradesmen's displays are all worthy of inspection, | and visitors will find much to instruct them; The Agricultural Department's exhibit alone is worthy of hours of study. Tho district and farmers' competitions, though drawing a limited number of entries are of very high merit. The root crops and vegetables are displayed in one of the annexes, and tho poultry is exhibited to-day in another.

Amongst the stands one of much local interest will be an exhibition of the prize winning roots grown by the Toko Settlers' Association, in their field competition. E. Marfell came first in mangels with Sutton's Prize Winner Yellow Globe, the yield being 50.78 tons per acre, the manures being 2501 b slag, 1121 b super, 5011) bone dust and 201 b sulphate of potash. A. Neeilham was second with a yield of 39.21 tons, in swedes E. Jones, of Toko, with superlative, yielding 52.31 tons was first, the manures used being lcvvt each of bone, super and slag. E. Marfell wa s second also with superlative, and \V. H. Were, of Toko, third. In carrots the variety grown was Sinclair's Champion in each case. A. Needham, first, yield 35.27 tons, manures 4cwt. super. E. Bailey was second, yield 33.83 tons per acre. Tn the trade and machinery section Mr Newton King has a very fine display of machinery, each piece of which may claim to be a leader in its own particular class and has proved itself to be reliable in every way. Three farm implements that are well worth inspection are the Monitor Drill, the Adriance Hay Rake, and the Adriance Mower. The Monitor Drill has many features to recommend it. It is claimed for it that it cannot become clogged; it is the only drill that puts all the seed at the bottom of a clean wide furrow, in two rows, at an even depth, and covers it with a uniform amount of moist earth; it requires one-fifth less seed than other drills; it increases the yield of wheat from three to seven bushels per acre and other grains in proportion; it pays for itself, for its use raises the grade and the crop therefore brings better price. The renowned "Lister" Benzine Engines— 2% and 4 h.p.—can be seen working. These engines are noted for their extreme simplicity, lasting qualities and their remarkably low running cost. There are, over 150 "Lister" engines in Taranaki alone—this is conclusive proof or the popularity of the "Lister" Benzfne Engines. A "Lister" Shearing Machine (a two-stand portable plant) fitted with a H h.p. "Lister" engine, is also on view. The Melotte Cream Separator is represented, and anyone thinking of buying a separator should investigate the merits of this machine. A great number of Melotte Separators are doing excellent service in Taranaki. Those interested in cars would do well to inspect the New Hudson 6-cyl. 40 h.p. and the Studebaker 1-cyl. 25 h.p. Both these cars have earned fame in the motor world on account of their durability, expert workmanship, high power and low upkeep. The very latest 4J h.p. B.S.A. counter-shaft driven motor-cycle will •interest those who are looking for a reliable machine. The B.S.A. Motorcycle is, without doubt, the best ever offered. Mr Newton King is sole Taranaki agent for all the above, and those interested can get all the information they desire on application at the stands, or at Mr King's Stratford or New Plymouth offices.

BUTTER. Messrs Lovell and Christmas' 75Guinea Cup Competition for Best Box Factory Butter suitable for export and of not less than 561 b. Cup to be held by winning factory for twelve months, and to be won five (5) times ,»t intervals, and £lO 10,s cash, with ?ertificate to go to the maker of the mtter each year. Second prize, the Society's award of £5 ss; third prize, the Society's award of £2 2s. ii £ 2 Wangaehu ... 46 234 25 94* Awaliuri ... 454 23} 25 94 Rata ... 45 234 25 93} Paieri and Peninsula 44 24 25 93 Dpotiki ... 44 23} 25 924 Xorth Taranaki 44 23} 25 92} Omata ... 1-1 23} 25 92* Te Aroha ... 44 234 25 92} Thames Valley ... 44 231 25 92* Midhinit ... 43 24 25 92 Lepperton ... 43 24 25 92 Bel! Block ... 43 234 25 914 Moa Farmer*' ... 43 234 25 914 Pihuma ... 42 234 25 90J

i Jos. Xathan .md Co's. 50iGuinea Cup Coineptition for Best Box of Factory Butter Suitable tor Export, and of not less than 561 b. Butter to be selected out of grading stores by the officials appointed by the Taranaki Agricultural Society, at a date on or before Friday, April 31), 1916. The cup to be held by winning factory for twelve months, and to be won three (;{) times in succession or five (5 times at intervals, and £5 5s cash, with certificate, to go to the maker of the butter each year. Second prize, £3 3s; third prize, £2 2k. Te Aroha ... 46 23* 25 944 Thames Valley 45 23* 25 98* North Taranaki 44* 23* 25 93 Rata - 434 23* 25 92 I Opotiki 43 23* 25 91* Taieri and Peninsula 43 23* 25 91* Bell Block ... 43 23$ 25 91* Lepperton ... 42 24 25 91 Tikorangi ... 43 23 25 91 Okato ... 42 23* 25 90* Maketawa ... 42 23 25 90 Taranaki Agricultural Society's Champion Cup Competition (value £25) for Best Box of Factory Butter, suitable for export, and of not less weight than 561 b. Cup to be held by winning factory for twelve months and to be won three (3) times in succession or five (5) times at intervals, and £5 5s (with gold medal) and certificate to go to the maker of the butter each year. Second prize, the Society's award of £3 3s; third prize, the Society's award of £2 2s. Awahuri ... 46 24 25 95 Omata ... 46* 24 25 94 J Lepperton ... 45 24 25 94 Taieri and Peninsula 45 24 25 94 To Aroha ... 44 24 25 93 Opotiki 44 23* 25 92* Wangaehu ... 43 23* 25,91* Rata ... 44 23* 25 92* 801 l Block ... 43* 23* 25 92 Moa Farmers' ... 43* 23* 25 92 Tikorangi ... 43 23* 25 91* Maketawa ... 42* 24 25 91* Midhirst ... 12 24 25 91 PUiama ... 42 24 25 91

New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers' Association's Trophy for Best one Box of Butter, 561 b in weight, most suitable for export (open only to members of the N.Z. Dairy Factory Managers' Association). Any dairy factory manager is eligible to compete in this class upon joining the Dairy Factory Managers' Association (in conformity with the rules) on or before April 5, 1915. First prize, £3 3s; second prize, £2 2s; third prize, £1 Is. Awahuri ... '46 24 25 95 Wangaehu ... 45 24 25 94 Rata 45 24 25 94 Omata ...45 24 25 94 Te Aroha ... 45 24 25 94 Lepperton ... 43* 24 25 92* Opotiki ... 44 23* 25 92* Moa Farmers' ... 43 24 25 92 Taieri and Peninsula 42* 23* 25 91 Midhirst ... 42 24 25 91 Tikorangi ... 42 23* 25 90* Novice Class, for Best Box of Butter Suitable for Export, open only to factory managers, butter-makers, or first assistants who have not won, at time of entry, a prize of the value of £5. First, prize, £3 3s, and certificate; second, C2 2s; third, £1 Is. Awahuri ... 46 24 25 95 Te Aroha ... 45 23* 25 93* Bell Block ... 44* 23* 25 93, North Taianaki 43* 24 25 92* Moa Farmers' ... 43* 23* 25 92 Midhirst ... 43 23* 25 91* Tikorangi ... 43 23* 25 91*

Nbli-prize-winners' Competition for Best one Box of Butter, 561 b weight, most suitable for export. Open to factory managers, butter-makers and first assistants who have not won a prize at any show at time of entry. First prize £3 3s, second £2 2s, third £1 Is. Awahuri - ... 46 24 25 95 Moa Farmers' ... 45 24 23 94 Bell Block ... 44* 23J 25 93 To Aroha ... 44i 23* 25 93 Midhirst ... 42 23J 25 90J POINTS PRIZE. The gold medal presented by the Society for the highest aggregate in classes 1 and 2 resulted as follows: Te Aroha Dairy Co. ... 187 points Thames Valley Dairy Co. 186 points Rata Dairy Co. ... 186 points N. Taranaki Dairy Co. 185* points POINTS TROPHY. The trophy presented by the N.Z. Dairy Factory Managers' Association for the highest average points in classes 2 and 4 resulted as follows: To Aroha Dairy Co. ... 94.25 points Rata Dairy Co. ... 93 points . CHEESE. I Shaw, Savill and Albion Co's. £25 Cup Champion Competition for Best Two (hates, each containing two fullcream New Zealand Cheddar Cheeses, white or colored, suitable for export, not less than 6011) weight. Open to all factories in New Zealand. The cup to be held by the winning factory for twelve months, and to be won three times in succession or five times at intervals. First prize £7 7s, and gold

modal and < ri ! dical eheeßO each year ; si third prize, £2 2s. maker of the prize. £3 3-s ; 46 29 20 95 4G 28 20 94 45-1 28 20 93} 44 J 28 19} 92 44■} 27} 19$ 91J 43.5 28 20 91 *'' 43} 28 19} 91 , 43 27} 19} 90 , Union Steamship Co's. £lO 10s Trophy for two crates, each containing two full-cream New Zealand Cheddar . Cheese, colored, suitable for export, I not less than 60lh in weight. Open to , all factories in New Zealand. The trophy to he held by winning factory ! for twelve months, and to be won three ! times in succession. First prize, £5 1 5s and certificate to maker of cheese; •second £2 2s, third £1 Is. > Cardiff Dairy Co I (D. Cameron) 45} 28} 20 94 Cape Eguiont 45 28} 19} 93 Kaupokonui ... 44 28} 20 92} Mahoe ... 44} 28 19} 92 Warea ... 43} 27} 19} 90} Novice Class Competition, for best two crates, each containing two fullcream New Zealand Cheddar Cheese, white or colored, suitable for export. Open to all factory managers, cheesemakers or first assistants who have I not won a prize of the value of £5. First prize, £5 5s and certificate to I maker of cheese; second £2 2s, third £1 Is. Cardiff Dairy Co (D. Cameron) 45} 28 20 93} Hawera Dairy Co. 45} 28 20 93} T. L. .Toll ... 44} 28 19} 92

Case of Cheese (2), colored or white, suitable for export, to be manufactured from non-pasteurised milk; to be forwarded to the Moturoa Freezing Works, New Plymouth. First prize £4, second £2, third £l. Taieri and Peninsula ... 45 28* 20 93* Normanby ... 44* 28* 19* 92* Warea Dairy Co. 43* 28 19* 92* Taranaki Metropolitan Agriecultural Society's Competition for best case of Medium Cheese (2), white or colored, suitable for local trade. Open to all factories in New Zealand. To be delivered to the Freezing Works on or before May 31. First prize £3 3s, and certificate to maker of cheese; second prize £2 2s, third £1 Is. Kaupokonui ... 46 29 20 95 Taieri and Peninsula ... 45* 29 20 94* Hawera Daily Co. 45 28* 20 93* iMahoe Dairy Co. 44* 28 20 92* iTariki Dairy Co. 44 28 19* 91* Warea Dairy Co. 43* 28 19* 91 Taranaki Metropolitan Agricultural Society's Comeptition for best four ;Loaf Cheese; open to all factories in New Zealand. First Prize £2 2s, second £1 Is. Tariki Dairy Co. 15 29 19* 93* OTHER SECTIONS. Tn Carton's superlative swede competition for the best crop,of not less than two acres of Carton's superlative swedes, grown from seed procured direct from Newton King (Taranaki Agent), Mr R. Membery of Stratford was third with 86 points. In the Honey Section, Mr H. KivelPs exhibit of Hoffmann halfframe honey wag very hightly commended, j