Waikato’s Great Show

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 983, 28 May 1930, Page 17

Waikato’s Great Show

HAMILTON’S RED-LETTER DAY Rousing Welcome to Governor Special to THE SL .V HAMILTON, Today. TODAY’ lias been a red-letter day for Hamilton; it lias witnessed the opening of another record Winter Exhibition and it has given Hamilton its first introduction to the new Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe, and Lady Bledisloe. It was fitting and proper that one of the first important public duties of the Dominion’s farmer Governor should he to declare open New Zealand’s biggest and most comprehensive Winter Show.

A morning of intense cold and heavy showers, occasionally accompanied by distant peals of thunder, failed to prevent Hamilton residents from turning out with their usual enthusiasm and in large numbers for the opening of the show. There was also a big crowd of visitors from all parts of the province. For many it was the first glimpse of the new Governor-General. Lord Bledisloe, who, with Lady Bledisloe, performed the ceremony. From a platform set high above the entrance, tho official party looked down upon g crowded hall with an overflow wen hack into the main exhibition buildings.

In one corner, where two passageways converged, during a hold-up in the proceedings on account of heavy rain falling on the tin roof, the crowd was so dense that it swayed from side to side following pressure from behind. Women screamed and one or two fainted; men were heard calling for an aDatement of the pressure. It was all caused by eagerness to get a glimpse of the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe. CHOIR OF 100 VOICES

In another corner also well above the croYvd the Winter Show Choir, which included up to 100 juvenile voices under the baton of Mr. T. S. Webster, opened proceedings with the National Anthem, followed by “New Zealand” and “The Opening Ode.’’ “Where science, art and labour have outpoured their myriad horns of plenty at our feet,” sang the choir. They were indeed fitting words with which to open a wonderful exhibition blending as it does a wealth of primary produo© with the latest inventions of farming science.

In honour of Lady Bledisloe the Welsh National Anthem was sung, with Mr. T. R. Jones as soloist. On the official platform with the Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe were Mr. J. R. Fow, in the dual capacity of Mayor of Hamilton and president of the Winter Show Association, and Mr. W. H. Paul, secretary of tho association. Other guests included Messrs. J. A. Young, W. ,J. Broadfoot, W. Lee Martin, H. M. Rush worth, W. J. Jordan and W. E. Parry, M.P.’s; Mr. L. A. Paish, British Trade Commissioner; Mr. C. M. Croft, Canadian Trade Commissioner; Mr. W. M. Wallnutt, Mayor of Waihi; and Air. C. G. Downes, Mayor of To Awamutu. WELCOME BY MAYOR The great throng gathered there that afternoon, stated the Mayor, indicated the pleasure felt by Waikato residents in being able to welcome their Excellencies to their midst, and testifies to the deep and abiding loyalty of the people. Air. Fow traced the development of the Waikato from a military outpost of 66 years ago. He described tho show as a great community effort in which town and .country had combined to ensure its success. Air. J. A. Young, M.P. for Hamilton, said that the people of the Waikato made Lord Bledisloe trebly welcome, not only because of his official position of Governor-General, but because ho was a great Englishman who had rendered valuable service during the war and a great agriculturist. Air. D. S. Reid, president of the Old Settlers* Association, also spoke. GOVERNOR’S FIRST INVITATION A great reception was accorded the Governor-General when he rose to speak. He expressed his appreciation of the welcome' he had received, and said that he could not have refused the invitation to open the show, as it was the first he had received when on his way to New Zealand. It was also an agricultural gathering. The chief and most hopeful economic development in New Zealand was in the sphere of dairy enterprise, and nowhere was this development more marked than in the Waikato. Speaking as one who. on more than one occasion, had been president of the great London Dairy Show, Lord Bledisloe said he was greatly impressed with the excellence of the dairy exhibits at this show. ITe congratulated its promoters on having a record entry both of butter and cheese. He was particularly impressed by the stress which had been laid by Mr. C. E. Wood, chief Government grader, upon tho uniformity of the quality in tho case of the butter, because he was convinced that if the British market was to be continuously dnd increasingly supplied with New Zealand products, uniformity of quality was far more important than occasional excellence. His Excellency expressed the hope that during his five years’ sojourn in New Zealand he would in some measure help the prosperity of the country, which depended so preponderantly on agricultural industries. ITe then declared the show open. LIST OF AWARDS FINE SHOWING OF HONEY The usual comprehensive display cf field and garden produce was another of the many features of the show. The honey section was particularly fine, attracting entries from as far South as Ashburton. Awards were made as follow: FRUIT SECTION Apples.—Championship: W. J. AlcMicken. 1 and 2. Collection of apples: W.- J. AlcMicken, 1 and 2. Four cooking varieties: \V. J. AlcMicken, 1 and 2. Apples ready for export: W. J. McAlicken, 1 and 2. Jonathan apples: E. V. Palmer, 1 and 2. Dunns: W. J. AlcMicken, 1 and 2. Sturmers: W. J. AlcMicken. 1 and 2. Dohertys: W. J. AlcMicken, 1. Delicious: E. V. Palmer, 1 and 2; Waikeria Borstal Institute, 3. Any other variety, dessert: Waikeria Borstal Institute, 1; W. J. McAlicken, 2; Airs. V. E. Pegler, 3. Any other variety, cooking: E. V. Palmer, 1 and 3; W. J. AlcMicken, 2. Collection of pears: W. J. AlcAlicken,

I. Dessert pears: W. J, AlcAlicken, 1. Cooking pears: Airs. V. E. Pegler, 1. Quinces: A. Ft. Clark, 1. Lemons: A. R. Clark, 1 ahd 2. Marmalade oranges: VV J. AlcAlicken, 3. Walnuts: Airs. C. "Watt, 1. Passion fruit: A. Ross, 2. HONEY SECTION Open and Champion Classes.—Granulated honey: A. Anderson. 1; A. IT. Davies, 2; G. Hall, 3. Liquid honey: l\ - Copsey, 3: A. Anderson, 2: A. H. Davies, 3. Section honey: G. Hall, 1; A. H. Davies. 2. Beeswax: Pearson Bros., 1: E. D. Best, 2; G. Hoalten, 3. Commercial Beekeepers’ Classes, for Owners of more than 50 Hives. —Granulated honey: A. Anderson, _ 3; A. H. Davies, 2; C. Smedley, 3. Liquid honey. W. Copsey, 3; C. Smedley, 2; A. Anderson, 3. Section honey: A. H. Davies. 3; G. Halt 2. Beeswax, light: Pearson Bros., 1; A H. Davies, 2; G. Hoalten. 6. Amateur Beekeepers, with 6 to 5U Hives—Granulated honey: E. D. Best. 1: J. Alelling. 2. Liquid honey: E. D. Best, 1; J. Alelling. 2 Section honey: J. AlellAmateur Beekeepers, with less than 5 Hives.—Beeswax: E. D. Best, 1; J. Axeiling, 2. Granulated honey: M. R. Sexton. Liquid honey: Al. Ft. Sexton. Open Class for Competitors who have never won a first prize at any previous Waikato Winter Show.—Granulated honey: A. Anderson, 1; N. Sexton, 2. Liquid honey: A. Anderson. 1; N. Sexton, 2. Beeswax: A. Anderson, 1; G. HoalOpen Class. —Commercial display: A. FTDavies, 1; Pearson Bros., 2. Honey display: A. H. Davies, Fancy beeswax: A. IT. Davies, 1; Pearson Bros., 2. IToney vinegar: G. Hoalten. Best display of byproducts of beeswax: A. H. Davies, 1. Best case of honey for export: Pearson Bros., 1; A. H. Davies, 2. Best 61b sample from one to five ton lots of honey for sale: A. H. Davies, 1; Pearson Bros., 2. Export, educational class, granulated honey: Pearson Bros., 1; A. H. Davies, 2. HORTICULTURAL SECTION

Garden vegetables, 12 varieties: Airs. R. G. Young, 1. Six varieties: E. Wilkins, 1; B. C. Collins, 2; Sexton Bros.. 3 Pumpkin, table: R. Cowley, 1; E. D. Best, 2; C. Sing, 3. Vegetable marrow, vellow: M. S. Deed, 3; E. Ale nary. 2: A Ross, 3. Vegetable marrow, green: Sexton Bros., 1; A. R. Clark, 2;; W. Honeybun, 3. Squash: P. Hinton, 1; JBallard, 2; A. J. Davison, 3. Citron melon: Miss E. Lovegrove, 1. Pi« melon: W. Cooper Smith, 1. Kumaras, red: It. Pulman, 3; B. E. Collins, 2. Kumaras, white: IT. Stimson, 1; A. Ross, 2; R Pulman. 3. Beetroot, turnip rooted: R. Cowley, 1; A. Ross, 2; W. E. Hughes, 3. Beetroot, long red: Sexton Bros., 1. Carrots, short red: Airs. E. FI. Robinson, 1; P. Ryan, 2; J. Davison, 3 Carrots, table, intermediate: T. W. Platt, 1; A. Thornton, 2; H. Stimson, 3. Celery, three heads: E. Wilkins, 1; J. Aloule, 2. Cabbages.—J. Sharpe. 1. Carrots, long red: T. W. Platt, 1; A. Thornton, 2; R. Pulman, 3. Silver Beet, untrimmed: J. Templer, 1. Savoy: A. R. Mangnall, 1; J. Davison, 2; E. Wilkins, 3. Cabbage, red, pickling: Airs. W. Nicholls, 1 and 2 Onions.—Straw colour: N. F. Currie. 3: B. C. Collins, S; J. White. 3. Brown Spanish: A. Ross, 1 and 2. Great Rocco* A. Ross, 1. Heaviest: M. Forster, 1. Potato: R. W. Prentice, 1; Airs. Aloore. 2. Three varieties: A. Ross, 1. One rope: B. C. Collins. 1. Red eschalots W. E. Hughes, 3 ; A. Morgan, 2. White eschalots: F. Clemente, 1; Alaster C Clark, 2. Straw eschalots: Airs. VS, Cooper Smith, 1; Alaster C. Clark. 2 Leeks: W. E. Hughes, 1; G. A. Nelson. 2; Sexton Bros., 3. „ Parsnips.— H. Willis, 1; E. Wilkins. 2; B. C. Collins, 3. Lettuce, cabbage: P C. Collins, 1. Sunflower: Aliss At. Roth well, 1; Aliss G. Roth well, 2; Miss G Ferguson, 3. . Turnips.—" White table: Airs. . Nicholls, 1; J. Parker, 2; J. Bollard. 9 Swedes, garden: Sexton Bros., 1; E. W. R. Leslie, 2; Al. E. Prendergast. 3. Potatoes, kidney: N. Hughes, 1; E. Wilkins. 2; W. Honeybun, 3. Potatoes, garden N. Hughes, 1; E. Wilkins, 2. Herbs green: H. A. Way, 1 and 2. Rhubarb, bundle: E. Wilkins, 1; R. Cowley, 2; VV Honeybun. 3 * AGRICULTURAL SECTIONS

Three Alangolds.—D. S. Radcliffe, 1; T. W. Platt, 2; W. N. Robinson, 3. Six swedes: Crossings’ Estate, 1; L. Drummond, 2; E. W. R. Leslie, 3. Six white fleshed turnips: T. C. Butcher, 1; N. AlcConnell, 2; C. Allen, 3. Six swedes (open): H Tate Hodgson, 1; T. Jackson, 2; T. Jones. 3. Six swedes (restricted) G. Wheatley, 1; A. IT. Pennard, 2; Al. E. Prendegast, 3. Six swedes, any variety: E W. R. Leslie, 1; At. E. Prendegast, 2, B. and A. J. Sladden, 3. Six white flesh turnips: A. Branson, 1; C. Allen, 2; J. Bollard, 3. Six yellow flesh turnips: A. A. Waring. 1 and 2. Six turnips (open): L. Allen, 1: J. Bollard, 2. Six turnips (special): W. Bronson, 1; L. Allen. 2; W. Allen, 3. Six mangolds (special): N. Sainsbury, 1; W. N. Robinson, 2; W Struthers, 3. Six mongolds (special): Kirkham Bros., 1. Three mangolds (special): C. Urlich, 1; W. Struthers, 2; R. A. Davenport, 3. Three mangolds (special): D. S. Radcliffe, 1; T. A. Platt, 2 and 3. Three mangolds, yellow globes. R A. Davenport, 1; T. A. Platt., 2 and 3. Three mangolds, prize-winners: T. W. Platt, 1 and 2; A. N. Robinson, 3. Three mangolds. Tankard: T. W. Platt, 1 and 2; W. Struthers, 3. Three mangolds: Jersey Queen: J. Keeley, 1; T. W. Platt. 2; W. Struthers, 3. Three mangolds, long red: W. Stimson, 1; W. N. Robinson. 2. Three mangolds, Red Intermediate: T. W. ■Plat.l. 2 and 3. Sugar mangolds anv variety: R. A. Davenport, 1; W. N. Robinson, 2; W. Struthers. 3.

Carrots.—Three long red: A. Thornton, 1; W. N. Robinson, 2. Roots: Best exhibit by sharemilker: T. W. Platt. 1: J. Templer, 2. Three carrots, white field: W. Struthers, 1; J. J. 'Walker, 2; W. N Robinson, 3. Three carrots, white Belgian: D. Sainsbury. 3; W. Struthers. 2: W N. Robinson, 3. Three yellow carrots: F. W. Keam, 3; W. N. Robinson. 2: T. D. T. Dixon. 3. Kumikurai: H. Marvchurch, 1; T. Al: Dynes, 2; A. R. Clark. 3. Potatoes; Nine table: N. Hughes. 1 and 2; S. Fullerton, 3. Potatoes: Early round white: N. Hughes, 1 and 2; L. Richards. 3 Potatoes.—Early coloured: N. Hughes. 1 and 2; R. Tennant, 3. Potatoes. —Early Kidney: N. Hughes, 1 and 2; J. Aladill. 2. Potatoes, main crop white: N Hughes, 1 and 2; H. T. Avis, 3. Potatoes, main crop, coloured: N. Hughes, 1 and 2; S. Bollard, 3. Potatoes, main crop. Kidney: N. Hughes, 1 and 2; S. Fullerton. 3. Potatoes, three distinct varieties: J. T. Hicks, 1; S. Bollard. 2; P. Hinton. 3. Potatoes, six distinct varieties, three of each: J. T. Hicks, 1. Potatoes, nine distinct varieties: J. T. Hicks, 1. Potatoes, any variety: N. Hughes, 1; S. Bollard, 2; P. Hinton, 3. Heaviest potatoes: N Hughes. 1. Potatoes, boiled in skins: W. Nicholl, 1: L. Richards. 2. Alaize Field.—F. W. Keam. 3 and 2; Airs. E. Al. Keeley, 3. Pumpkin, heaviest.—W. N. Smith. - and 2; IT. Steele, 3. Clover Hay.—T. AT. Dynes. 1: Al. E. Prendegast, 2; T. C. Butcher, 3. Grass hay: T. M. Dynes, 3; M. R. Sexton, 2; E. D. Best, 3. Lucerne hay: W. G. Griffin, 1; H. Stimson, 2.