AUCKLAND’S NATURAL WEALTH DISPLAYED AT WINTER EXHIBITION

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 103, 22 July 1927, Page 9

AUCKLAND’S NATURAL WEALTH DISPLAYED AT WINTER EXHIBITION

VARIED RESOURCES OF THE PROYIXCEPRIMARY AND SECONDARY INDUSTRIES —DISTRICT COURTS A REVELATIONPRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS A FEATURE OF THE SHOW ONE hundred thousand feet of floor space devoted to show the wealth of land and factory is the new record of the Winter Exhibition.

r T , 0 show that there is not really any estrangement between the primary and secondary industries in the Dominion it is only necessary to point to the exhibition where both factors in the national wealth meet and show how harmoniously they can use together to‘the full the Dominion’s great natural wealth. All parts of the province have entered with zest into the show and in consequence the assembly of the varied resources of this richest of provinces has an almost unreal lavishness. THE DISTRICT COURTS Walking in from the main entrance one is torn with conflicting interests from the district courts bordering the aisle. What a misnomer the great signboard heralding “Poverty” Bay’s display! For here lavish Nature has poured out her richest cornucopia. If the name carries a stigma it must be counted against the late Captain James Cook. The court proclaims a frank and genial plenty. Here is a gigantic Plawiian pumpkin that even eclipses the cow-pumpkins which weigh 1551 b and 1521 b respectively. Wool, the staple industry of the Bay. is shown for those who know to appreciate. Fruit is well displayed and a fine range of feathered game from black swan to little quail. VARIED RESOURCES Onehunga tastefully displays the large range of her wealth. Wool and woollen goods proclaim the quality of the local product. Fruit is also prominent in the show. Among numerous other displays are leather products, a model ship, horn chairs and a magnificent electric clock. Te, Kuiti has symbolically worked kidney fern into a fine display. Fruits, vegetables and preserves, including preserved ginger, made by Te Kuiti’s Chinese manufacturers, are there to show the produce of a rich and generous soil. Curious things that attract the gaze are the peculiar wooden flowers. MY LADY NICOTINE Franklin district vies with the close rivalry of other courts in displays of primary yield. Most smokers will look with interest, and no doubt lovingly, at the New Zealand representative of My Lady Nicotine. The tobacco growers’ exhibit is a very interesting one. Timber and Taumarunui are fast becoming synonymous terms. In that district’s court there is a fine range of New Zealand woods and the finished timber. But the King Countrj 7 dairying industry must not be overlooked. DOWN IN THE MINE Thames boasts a pride in her underground wealth. A case of ores and gold-bearing rocks, in which are some most interesting complex ores and other minerals, has been arranged. Kauri gum, engineering, and primary industries are also well displayed. State support is rather noticeable for its absence. Neither the Agricultural Department nor the Forestry Service has entered anything. A COMPREHENSIVE SHOW The primary wealth, and the principal aspect of Auckland’s primary wealth—dairy produce—is well displayed, with something to relieve the tedium of the usual uninspiring rows of cheese and butter-boxes. Private enterprise is very comprehensively represented. Gas, the spirit of coal, proves itself a djinn of remarkable versatility. One touch of light and out he strains from the jet ready to cook your food, heat your bath, light your hoiise, warm your room, or put his blazing shoulder to a dozen tasks. The Auckland Gas Company’s exhibit has been designed to show the innumerable uses to which gas can be put, and claims a superior economy. A demonstration cooking kitchen, one might" almost call it “theatre,” has been arranged. One of the most interesting exhibits is a gas-boiler for industrial purposes, and on© of the attractive, at least to most housewives, the gas wash coppers. Another industrial use of gas is proclaimed in a display of trial furnaces. The gas section is specially lit by gaslight. ODDS AND ENDS Sauntering around the avenues in the sheds one sees among the curios of the past an old model Oldsmobile car of the 19th century vintage, which can still push its aged body along with vim. Demonstration by working models is a feature of the show which never fails to get a crowd of interested sightseers. Electric devices are numerous. The unseen power has many novel uses and the latest of them cannot fail to obsorb the show-goers.

digan, 2 and 3. Nut loaf: Mrs. W. Lisk, 1; Mrs. J. G. Little, Epsom, 2; Mrs. G. D. Hardy, 3. Jam tarts, 6: Mrs. Cunningham, Avondale, 1; A. S. Griffiths, Royal Oak, 2. Sausage rolls, (6): Mrs. J. Miller, 1; A. S. Griffiths, 2. Cream puffs (6): Mrs. D. J. Best, 1; Miss Williamson, Ellerslie, 2: Mrs. W. E. Hunt. Helensville, 3. Pikelets (6): Miss T. Walsh, 1; Miss J. Giddes, Birkenhead, 2; Miss O. McFarland, Avondale, 3. SWEETS Home-made toffee: Mrs. E. H. Hunter, One Tree Hill. 1; Miss B. Best, Devonport, 2: Mrs. Robinson, Epsom, 3. Homemade fruit toffee: Mrs. A. Falla, Devonport. 1 and special; Mrs. Robinson, 2; Miss E. Winsor, Mount Eden, 3. Home-made sweets any other variety: Mrs. D. White, Parnell, 1; Mrs. Robinson, 2; Mrs. E. H. Hunter, 3. PRESERVES AND PICKLES Jam, assorted: Mrs. G. Wilson, Herne Bay, 1; Mrs. A. Falla, 2. Collection of jellies: Mrs. S. L. Hirst, Herne Bay, 1; Miss O. McFarland, 2. Orange marmalade: Mrs. F. Sommerville, Parnell, 1; Mrs. W. Wilson, Devonport, 2. Lemon marmalade: Mrs. W. Wilson. 1: Mrs. S. L. Hirst, 2. Tomato sauce: Mrs. A. Falla, 1; Mrs. Cossar, Grey Lynn, 2. Plum sauce: Mrs. FI. J. Hirst, Kauri, 1. Chutney: Mrs. H. J. Hirst, 1; Mrs. 1.. Thomas, Ellerslie, 2. Preserved tomatoes: Mrs. S. E Fielding, New Lynn, l and 2. Collection of pickles: Mrs. H. J. Hirst, 1 and 2. Collection bottled fruits: Mrs. W. Firth, Glen Eden, 1; Miss G. Firth, Glen Eden. 2. NEEDLEWORK Original article from sugar bag: Mrs. L. E. Parkinson, New Plymouth, 1; Mrs. A. Winsor, 2; Miss R. Rule, Auckland, 3. Plain sewing, any garment: Miss Astley, Edendale, 1; Miss M. Miller, Hastings. 2 and 3. Set of buttonholes: Miss A. R. McLean, Havelock North, 1 and 2; Mrs. W. Lisk, 3. Suit of pyjamas: Miss Astley, 1; Mrs D. E. Burson, Hamilton, 2; Mrs L. Hood, Epsom, 3. Prettiest set of underclothing: Miss Astley, 1; Mrs. W. R. Patterson, Whangarei, 2; Miss F. Clark, Pukekohe, 3. Nightdress: Miss A. R. McLean, 1; Miss Astley, 2; Miss E. Abel, Mount Eden, 3. Boy’s shirt: Mrs. P. Giles, Auckland, 1; Mrs. G. J. Summerhays, Remuera, 2; Mrs. W. Lisk, 3. Tea cosy: Miss Astley, 1; Miss V. C. Mitchell, Auckland, 2; Mrs. W. R. Patterson, 3. Worked cushion: Mrs. H. T. Smyth,

Mount Albert, 1; Miss J. Carmichael, Herne Bay, 2; Mrs. W. R. Patterson, 3. Table centre, drawn threadwork: Miss B. Parker, Remuera, 1; Mrs. M. Grant, Te Puke, 2. Table centre, mellick: Miss Astley, 1; Miss B. Parker, 2; Miss R. Read. Lawrence, 3. Table centre, fancy: Mrs. C Castle, Grey Lynn, 1; Mrs. H. T. Smyth, 2; L. W. Slater, Mount Eden, 3. Table centre, pen painted: Miss M. Larritt. Devonport, 1; Mrs. W. R. Patterson, 2; Mrs. L. Collier, 3. Table centre, stencilled: Mrs. J. B. Roose, Newmarket, 1; Miss C. Bell, Auckland, 2; Miss M. Lockwood, Devonport, 3. Pillow shams: Miss Astley, 1: Miss B. Parker, 2; Miss A. E. Percy, Taneatua, 3. Original fancy article: G. E. Fuller, H.M.S. Philomel. 1 and 2; Miss H. A. Smerdon, Parnell. 3. Prettiest handbag: Miss J. Carmichael, 1; Mrs. M Grant, Te Puke, 2. Embroidered camisole: Miss B. Parker, 1; Miss A. R. McLean, 2; Mrs. C. Snodgrass, Te Puke, 3. Fancy camisole: Mrs. R. Sneddon, 1; Miss B. Parker, 2. Tray or supper cloth: Miss Astley, 1; Miss A. R. McLean, 2; Mrs. R. Mitchell, 3. Doyley: Miss I. Perry, Epsom. 1; Miss V. C. Mitchell, 2; Mrs. M. Mawson, Gisborne, 3. Embroidered frock for child: Miss A. R. McLean, 1; Miss J. V. Mullions, Hamilton East, 2. Prettiest boudoir cap: Miss R. Rule. 1; Miss Astley, 2. Article in Richelieu: Miss Astley, 1; Miss V. C. Mitchell, 2; Miss A. E. Percy, Taneatua, 3. Article in satin stitch: Miss B. Parker, 1; Miss A. R. McLean, 2: Miss M. Moore, Hamilton, 3. Collection of paper flowers: Mrs. J. Miller, Auckland, 1; Mrs. T. C. Turnbull, Onehunga, 2; Mrs. M. Goodisson, St. Heliers, 3. Knitting and Crochet Work:—Crochet ;>aper hat: Miss P. Giles, 1; Miss G. Firth, Glen Eden, 2. Crochet silk jumper: Airs. M. R. Branscombe, Mount Albert, 1; Mrs. E. Houston, Grey Lynn, 2; Miss I. Scott, Rangiahua, 3. Pair of baby’s booties: .Mrs. N. R. Branscombe, 1; Mrs. N. A. Gilberd, Devonport, 2; Mrs. E. R. Rtiebe. 3. Knitted silk jumper: Mrs. E. Sisson. Glen Eden. 1; Mrs. M. R. Branscombe, 2; Miss G Franklin, Mauku, 3. Infant’s knitted woollen jacket: Miss M. E. Parker, Remuera, 1; Mrs. W. Row-Frost. Manurewa, 2; Miss H. R. Marter, Kingsland, 3. Pair hand-knitted socks: Miss R. Moule, Bruntwood, 1; Mrs. W. RowFrost, 2; Miss M. E. Parker. 3. Set infant’s knitted garments: Mrs. G. Lynskey. Gisborne, 1; Mrs. M. McKenzie. Otahuhu, 2. Knitted woollen jumper: Miss H. Andrews, Auckland, 1; Airs. W. R. Scott, Gisborne, 2; Miss N. Watkins, Devonport. 3. Infant’s woollen jacket and bonnetAirs. W. Row-Frost, 1; Mrs. C. Dryland. Morningside, 2; Mrs. N. McKenzie, 3. Hand-knitted dress: Aliss E. Hay. Grey Livnn, 1: Mrs. W. L. Carter, Grey Lynn. 2; Miss E. Dry, Onehunga, 3; special, Mrs. W. R. Scott. Gisborne. Knitted or crochet hat: Mrs. W. Hood, Mount Eden. 1,2 and 3. Flannel underclothing: Aliss Astlev. t; Miss R. Rule, 2; Miss B. Parker, 3. FACTORY PRIZES The Golden Bay Dairy Company and the New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Co., Ngatea, tied with 469 i points each for the silver cup for highest aggregate in the butter classes. Lowgarth Dairy Company won the prize in the cheese section with 377 points Matakana Dairy Company won the Frank Winstone Cup for the best box of factory butter. SCHOOLS SECTION Nine competitors entered the schools competitions, whereas only three entries were received last year. In the primary exhibits for schools