The Winter Show

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 322, 8 June 1911, Page 7

The Winter Show

A DISTINCT FORWARD MOVE. ' VERY ATTRACTIVE EXHIBITION. The Taranaki Agricultural Society's second annual winter show opened yesterday in the Drill Hall and in the neighboring large temporary building covering in Kawau-street. Unfortunately for the Society,' this wag the day on ■which the fine spell of weather elected to break, and torrential .rains fell during the morning. This must have greatly affected the attendance, but despite this nearly four times as many people paid for admission during the afternoon as •n the first afternoon of last year's show.

This show marks a distinct advance upon its predecessor in nearly every way. Entries are larger—los 3as against 758 last year, exclusive of the articles placed on exhibition only, which showed an increase of sixteen. But the feature of the show is quality, whilst the competitors have shown greater skill and care than usual in the staging pf their exhibits. Many of the classes were very large, and in several of such cases the quality was so evenly high that the judgee had a heavy task before finally allotting, the prize tickets. This, of course, is as it should be, for the succeßs of the show depends very largely upon the patronage of the general pubiic. and the general public want to see things ■which are above the ordinary. In this respect the show can certainly claim the widest possible measure of support, for some of the exhibits are eye-openers in their excellence, either as the result l of skilful and careful cultivation of the mi], or in clever manipulation of brush,' pen, pencil, chisel, or other implements. The hall is capitally arranged, and the lighting arrangements are splendid. The committee and officials generally are ■hard workers, as is plainly evident in the smoothness with which all the arrangements seem to be proceeding. Showtime, just as in the week preceding it, is an anxious time for the officials, and particularly for the president and secretary. In this case the president is Mr. Walter Ambury, who has thrown his whole energy into the work and kindled enthusiasm .in others, whilst the secretary is Mr. A. Cliff, quite new to the secretarial work in a matter of such magnitude, but skilled for years past in details of management of the spring show. His courtesy and affable manner, together with his previous expertence and a brimming-over energy, make him an excellent secretary. There are not quite as may trade displays as in the first show, but still a considerable number of the local firms have engaged space and have erected very attractive displays, many of general interest and others peculiarly interesting to the man on the land. These trade displays give a fine indication of the class of work turned out in some of the New Plvmouth factories, and the excellence of these is bound to commend itself to the public. The "exhibition only" series has numerous rare and unique specimens, and herein is contained quite a little exhibition. •Space, however, is not available for full fention of these in this issue. .The standard is very high in the field roots and garden produce. Mr. J. Gibson, who judged these, made "special mention" of many exhibits, and found himself wishing that there was something even better than a first prize. Speaking to a "News" representative he suggested that the Society should issue certificates of merit in ca'ses where the exhibit was of exceptional quality. The stump-rooted carrots have perhaps never be equalled on any show-stands locally, whilst the leeks would do credit to any gardener anywhere. As at last year's show, the onion-growers were particularly well represented, both first and second prize-winners in the heavyweight onions being, in the opinion of the judge, worthy of special mention. Folks who consider they can grow perfect onions should see these without fail. The collection of onions shown by Mr. G. V. Tate was little short of wonderful, and in the ropes of onions, all so perfectly shaped, sound, and even, the judges had great difficulty in deciding. Potatoes were good, but few, but kumeras were what the judge called "grand." The collection of gourds which took first prize was a bit of an eye-opener to the judge, as it was, of course, to the general public, and the melons, pumpkins, and marrows shown were also of unusual excellence. The heaviest pumpkin on exhibition weighed 651b.

DISTRICTS EXHIBITION. The district competition in farm produce drew only two exhibits, but these ■were of real merit, representing the work of many hands on many farms and in many homes. The two collections shown came from Waitara West and Bell Hock, and were placed in that order. The decision was not arrived at quite as easily as that, though. There were five judges, Messrs. J. Cibson and J. J. Elwin judging quality, Messrs. Jas. Burgess and Geo. Cliff on quantity, and Mr. H. Goodacre on general appearance. The deciding on a definite ,plan of judging, and the comparison of the two exhibits, item by item, was a big order. Bell Block led on general appearance, the Waitara West exhibit suffering by the disqualification, so to speak, of the whole of the exhibits of the Sentry Hill flour mills, and several photographs by professionals, whilst only two saddles in the other bay were disqualified. The Bell Blockexhibit started, too, at the ground, whereas the lower part of the Waitara West exhibit was composed of untidy boxes, and the upper part of "the Block" was also superior, as being composed of farm products. The cereal portion of the Waitara West exhibit "knocked spots out of Bell Block," to quote a remark by the judge. In quality, Waitara West won by 40 to 32, and it won by 25 to 20 on quantity. A fulleT description of these two bays, which contain hundreds of separate exhibits, must be held till to-morrow, as, owing to a misunderstanding, some of the judges' points were not available Jast night. The conditions governing this exhibit will probably be re-framed as the result of the recommendations of the judges.

COOKERY. The judges had a difficult task in judging this section. The classes were in many cases large, and in almost every instance the quality was good. The competition in home-made bread ■was especially keen, the quality having been probably unsurpassed in any local show benches. All were good, they were never better, and were very hard to pick out. The judges were concerned as to the definition of sweet 9c00e9, holding the opinion that currant scones should be shown in a separate class. FARM EXHIBITS. There are several model .hay-rick coverings, a model silo, and comment on these will be given in our next issue, as will the judge's remarks concerning the twelve exhibits in Messrs. E. Griffiths and Oo.'s gold wateli competition for swedes. ..,

Working exhibits will be judged today, and the results in the farm servants' long service class will be announced to-night. THE OPENING CEREMONY.

There was a very fair attendance i when the formal opening teok place,' the speakers being the Hon. D. Buddo, Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. W. Ambury, president of the society, and Mr. G. Tisch, Mayor of New Plymouth, who apologised for the absence of Mr. H. Okay, M.P., from the ceremony, he being at the moment engaged in an opening ceremony at Warea. The Hons. T. Kelly and 0. Samuel, M.sL.C, were present on the .platform.

Mr. W. Ambury, the president, before callin'g on the Mayor of New Plymouth for his speech, said that last year the society had made an attempt to run the first winter show, and from the experience gained then they were now able to make this a very much bigger affair than' that. The progress was easily evident to even the most casual observer of the two shows. He wanted to congratulate the exhibitors on the excellence of the farm products shown. He declared that this display would compare favorably with any in any part of New Zealand, and some of the exhibits were worthy of any show in the kingdom. "That's not blowing," added Mr. Ambury, "that's an absolute fact." The president concluded by thanking the exhibitors, the committee, the stewards, the judges, and everyone who had assisted in bringing about to-day's success.

Mr. G. Tisch, Mayor of New Plymouth, recalled the opening day of the first show, whereat Mr. Ambury had introduced his "baby," the first show. Tliat "baby" had grown well, and it* development showed very plainly that the climate and soil of this part of. Taranaki was very favorable to growth of infants of this kind. He congratulated Mr. Ambury heartily on the manner in which he had stuck to this business, at one time standing almost alone. This was a really excellent show, and brought more home to the people, in Taranaki the value of co-operation, which, as everyone knew, was the basis, of the success of the dairying industry. As a .proof of "what little Taranaki can | do," this show was something to be proud of. He hoped that the people would so support this show as to make it possible for the society to start a fund for the erection of permanent agricultural hall for its winter shows, for the horticultural shows, and asj a home for the society, with its secretary's office and members' club-Toom. This could be done by the people attending the show and bringing along their friends. He hoped the farmers would make a start right now to prepare for next year's show. His Worship went on to refer to the very great assistance given, to the farmers by the Government, and he thanked the Hon. Mr. Buddo for coming up here to perform the opening ceremony. He then introduced the Minister, who wag greeted with a round of applause. The Hon. Mr. Buddo expressed his pleasure at being present to perform the opening ceremony of the second winter show. His experience of winter shows, and the experience of most societies which had "touched" them, w s that) they were not profitable concc..;s, bull he trusted that this exhibition .;« representing the progress of a most productive district, would result in a return commensurate with the great efforts put forth, and would lead to the erection of permanent buildings. The hon. gentleman referred to the influence of these shows in adding some zest to the lives of the farmers by bringing them into healthy competition one -with the other. They weTe apt, he said, to neglect matters of pleasure and comfort such as were given so much attention by the people of the towns, but he believed that these shows would tend to 1 make the farming life more attractive to the young people. He referred in facetious terms to the abundance of the Taranaki rainfall, of Which he had had personal experience that morning whilst motoring to the North Egmont Mountain House, and, speaking as one interested in agricultural pursuits in Canterbury, said that ten hours of such rain in the southern province during November or December would have put a totally different complexion on the results of the farming operations there. As a grazing district he knew of no part of New Zealand to beat Taranaki, he said, but he wondered whether Taranaki was doing her best. Many of the farms which he had passed possessed excellent pastures, the plough and the sower having done their part well. Bui. he could not help thinking of the change that could be effected in some of the fern-covered lands by a burn, some good seed, and a top-dressing of basic slag. There was more need than ever now for the farmers to keep in close touch with the experimental work in breeding, .pastures, and so on, and to take every advantage of the money provided by the State for experimental purposes. Farmers were too prone to adhere to the methods which had been good enough for their predecessors, but were they good enough for ue? As showing the benefit of the scientific i knowledge placed by the State at the disposal of the farmers, Mr. Buddo referred to the very recent years when the ravages of blackleg had made it almost impossible to raise young cattle in this .province. Now, however, the disease had been practically exterminated by the co-operation of the farmers with the Government Veterinary Department. Referring to the extraordinary high values of land ill this district, he said that the Valuation Department had not endeavored to keep pace with the idea of values set by the purchasers of land. He spoke of the value of the local shows, as tending to] improve the quality of exhibits to be sent on to metropolitan shows in other centres, and .recommended the young farmers to become proficient judges. A good judge of stock was, he said, very often a good farmer, and a good buyer of stock could generally sell to advantage.

Touching briefly on the primary products of the Dominion, the Minister said that they had had a, record year in the matter of exports of produce from this country, and there was more to follow. As yet, the surface of much of the best land had only been scratched. The farmer of the future would hive to go in for more intense farming, and the working of restricted areas should give better results. In passing, he congratulated the district on, the healthy prospects of the oil industry, which had now passed the experimental stage, and he felt sure that when the new company got to work, and the oil wells were able to supply the whole of the Dominion, there would be nothing but congratulations from every portion of the Dominion. Speakin? ort the delevopment of the country led him to remark on the policy of the Government, and he said he had noticed that Taranaki still required bridges and •railways. These could not he built ■without borrowing, and he expressed the o.pinion that this conntrv cnnld do still with judicious lion-owing for public works.

The hon. gentleman congratulated the society on this excellent show, which was a great, credit to the workers and to tiie district, and should have the effect of drawing greater attention to the produce of the ■ district. He then declared the show open. The following telegram was received during tlie afteinoua from ike Hon,

Thos. Mackenzie, Minister of Agriculture: "I very much regret that I am unable to be "with you to-day. You know your show has my best wishes for success. I hope one and all will have reason to be thoroughly satisfied ■with it. May the society have a most successful career."

There was a good attendance again during the evening, and many were the expressions of satisfaction ami pleasure. The Garrison Band played through the streets to the hall, and rendered a capital programme during the evening. The show opens again at 10 o'clock this morning, and will be open till 10 p.m., with the exception of from 5 to 7 p.m. The same time-table is fixed for Friday and Saturday.

DAIRY FACTORY PRODUCE. (Judges, Messrs Wright and Grant, of the Grading Department; Stewards, Stewards, Messrs 11. J. King, J. Eustace and T. Smellie). The entries in the butter sections were not very numerous, but there were some of. excellent quality. It is unfortunate that Tarnnaki, which has such an excellent reputation as the dairying province of New Zealand, should have made such a wretched display of butter aud cheese. In the butter competition for the Shaw, Saville and Albion Co.'s £25 cup, which came to hand yesterday, there were six entries, three from Taranaki and three from outeide the province. The premier place was woh by the Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company, of Otago, with the fine grade of 96 points, out of a possible 100. It is pleasing to note, however, that the maker, Mr. C. Capel,is an old Taranaki boy, who learnt his butter-making in this province. Tho second place was taken by Rangitikei, with 95 points, and Bunnythorpe was third with 94 points. Tikorangi, with 93% points, took pride of place for Taranaki, Bell Block scoring 93. The Moa Dairy Co. had entered in this and the next two classes, but was not judged, at the request of the manager, as the cream was not pastetirised. The judges considered that it should have been judged. Taieri, with 98 points, also won the butter competition, Rangitikei coming second with 94>/ 2 points, and Bell Block third with 94 points. The novice class was also won by an outsider, the Bunnythorpe Dairy Co., with 95 points, Tikorangi being half a point behind. The Mangorei Dairy Co. (T. H. Robinson, manager) won the prize for best 41b of factory butter, Marfell Bros, doing likewise for privately-made butter.

In cheese the competition for the New Zealand Shipping Go's challenge cup was distinctly disappointing—in fact, there was none. The Kaponga Dairy Co.' (C. Farley, manager) was the only exhibitor, and has the honor of having its name inscribed on the cup. The cheese scored rather low, viz., 91 points, so that it was not a particularly formidable tally to beat. Oaonui had entered, but its cheese did not come to hand. It is understood that it left the factory on Tuesday. If Kaponga can win the cup next year it will be the property of that factory. It is hoped, however, that next year the competition will be keener, and that no factory will have a bloodless victory. Results.-

Shaw, Savill and Albion Shipping Co.'s £26 cup competition (cup to be held by winning factory for twelve months), for best box factory butter, suitable for export (561bs net); other prizes, Ist, gold medal and ecrtifiacto and £5; second £3; third, £l.

Champion Butter Competition, for best box of butter suitable for export (561b net) to be selected by maker any day previous to April 15; Ist prize, £5 and certificate to maker; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £l.

Novice Class, best box export butter, open to any factory or factory manager not having won n prize at time of entry to the value of !io; Ist, £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £l, and certificate to winner of winning box.

For Best 41b factory butter, in lib pats; Ist £l, second 10s, third 5s Mangorei Co-op. Dairy Co. (T. H. Robinson) 1, Bell Block Co-op. Dairy Co. (J. Rutherford) 2, Tikorangi Co-op. Dairy Co. (W. Kilpatrick) 3. Best 41b private separator butter—J Marfell Bros. (Westown) 1, Mrs. Grant (Westown) 2, F. Paddison (Tarurutangi) 3. Four entries. CHEESE.

Cup Competition (value £25), presented by the N.Z. Shipping Co.', Ltd, for beet crate containing two full-cream New Zealand Cheddar cheese, suitable for export (white or colored); no cheese to be less than 601b in weight; open to all factories in New Zealand; cup to be retained only if won for two years in succession by same factory; cash prizes, Ist, £5; 2nd, £3; 3rd, £l.

> % o .2 t E" *> "o .9 '3 H, O h Hi Kaponga Co- \ op. Dairy \ Co. (Farley) 44 28 14>/ 2 0y 2 SI HAMS AND BACON. (Judge, W. Healy; Stewards, Messrs King, Eustace and Smellie). Beßt two sides, two hams and two rolls (factory)—lnglewood Co-op. Bacon Curing Co., 1. (Only entry). FRUIT. (Judges, Messrs G. Gibson and Cliff; Stewards, Messrs H. Brooks, Guscott and H. H. Giddy). Apples, best five dessert—G. V. Tate (Waitara) 1 W. Chatterton (Korito) 2; Mrs. H. P. Cholwill (New Plymouth) 3, W. Hall Lepperton) v.h.c. H. J. Mackic (Waitara) h.c, R. Giddy (Bell Block) c. Eight entries.

Apples, best general collection (two of each)—W. Hall (Lepperton) 1. Three entries.

Apples, best five cooking—Miss S. Turnbull 1, G. V. Tate 2. Three entries. Apples, best general collection (two of each)— G. V. Tate 1. Three entries. Uramres, six, locally grown—Jas. Burgess (Warea) I,G. V.'Tate 2. Lemons, six, locally grown—G. V. Tate 1 and 2, Jas. Burgess 3, Miss FairfaxCholmeley (Bell Block) v.h.c, Mrs. H. P. Cholwill h.c, E. Hellier (Lepperton) c. Six entries. Limes, six, locally grown—Jas. Burgesu 1. Only entry. GARDEN VEGETABLES. (Judges, Messrs G. Cliff and J. Gibson; Stewards, Messrs Brooks, Guscott and Giddy). Beet, six long—R. Savill (New Plymouth) 1. Three entries. Beet, six round— B. S. Longstaff (Bell Block) 1, H. W. Saxton (New Plymouth) 2. Four entries.

Silver beet—B. S. Longstaff 1, E. J. Ellerm (New Plvmouth 2, G; W. Browne (New Plymouth) 3, Mrs. E. Scott (Tarurutangi) v.h.c. Five entries. Cabbage, two drumhead G. W. Browne 1. Only entry. Cabbage, two Savoy—R. Giddy (Bell Block) 1. Only entry* Carrots, six roots intermediate—G. V. Tate 1, Hy. King 2, Lewis Jackson (New Plymouth) 3 G. W. Browne v.h.c. Five entries.

Carrots, six roots short stump-rooted —B. S. Longstaff 1, E. S. Allen (Frankleigh Park) 2 (1. W. Browne 3, Mrs. A. Cliff (Bell Block) h.c. Celery, three roots—B. S. Lonrrstaff 1, H. D. Moss (Tarurutangi) 2. Two entries.

Leeks, six roots—G. V. Tate 1 and v.h.e.. H. D. Moss 2, B. S. Longstaff 3, Hy. King h.c. Five entries. Lettuce, three heads cos—W. Stanley (Hillshorougli) 1. Only entry. Lettuce, three heads cabbage—W. Stanley 1. Only entry.

Melon, one. pie or preserving—Jennins Bros. (Waitara) 1, G. V. Tate 2, Jas. Burgess 3. R. Savill v.h.c, F. Earp (Egmont Village) h.c, A. Lister (New Plymonth) c. Seven entries. Onions, six best largest—G. V. Tate 1 and 2, also receiving special mention.

Onions, six best potato—G. V. Tate 1, B. S. Longstaff 2, Jas. Way (New Plymouth) 3. Three entries. Onions, six best white—G. V. Tate 1. Only entry.

Onions, six best brown—fl. V. Tate 1, 2 and c, Jas. Way 3, 11. Brooks h.c. Sixentries.

Onions, best rope, not less than IZlbs —tt. V. Tate ] and h.c, W. Stanley 2 and .'!. B. S. Longs tuff v.h.c., Jas. Way c. Six entries.

Shallots, best 211)—0. W. Browne 1, 0. V. Tate 2 nnd 3, Mrs. E. Scott h.c. Ten entries.

Onions. Host collection, including shal lots—o. V. Tain 1. Three entries.

Parslev. bunch—ll. D. j.j oss j ) p. Brooks (Xew Plymouth) 2, A. Lister 3, F. G. Cart hew '(Xew Plymouth) v.h.c' Eight entries.

Parsley, head—TT. D. Mosss 1 Ci V Tate 2, A. Lister 3, F. G. Carthew v.h.c, F. (')iivers (Xew Plymouth) h.c. Nine entries.

Parsnips, six best—B. S. LongstafT 1, f!. V. Tate. 2 and 3, Lewis Jackson h.c Ten entries.

Radish, six best, any variety—B. S. Longstaff 1. Only entry. Pumpkins, best quality—E. S. Allen 1, Harold Hoby (Smart road) 2, R. F. Cornwall (Fitwoy) 3. T. Smellie (Hillsborough) v.h.c, G. V. Tato h.c, Jno. Home (Westown) c. Seven entries. Heaviest pumpkin—J. Home 1, G. W. Browne 2, A. C. Downes (Frankley road) 3 and v.h.c. Four entries.

Best collection gourds—T. L. Kin<> (Xew Plymouth) 1, E. Allen 2. Two entries.

Vegetable marrow, two best—Mrs. R. J. Bi'own (Xew Plymouth) ] and 2, G V. Tate 3, E, S. Allen v.h.c. Four entries.

Best collection vegetables—B. S. Long, stuff 1, E. S. Allen 2. Two entries.

Rhubarb—Harold Hoby 1. Only entry.. POTATOES. " ' Best early white, round six tubers— E. S. Allen 1. Two entries'. Best early white—E. S. Allen 1, (I. V. Tale 2 and 3. Tnreo entries. Best Early Blush—E. S. Allen 1, 0. V. Tate 2 and 3. Three entries. Potatoes, best late, hlue—One entry; no award. Potatoes, best late white oval, six

tubers—E. S. Allen 1, I[. King 2. Four entries. Potatoes, collection, 12 distinct varieties, three of each and named—E. S. Allen 1. Only entry. Potatoes, six varieties, three of each and named—(l. V. Tate 1, E. S. Allen t. Two entries. Kumeras, twelve best, locally grown— Wm. Pratt (Beil Block) 1 and 2, C. B. Kyngdon (New Plymouth) 3, Jas. Burgess v.h.c, T. Martin (Bell Block) c. Eleven entries.

FIELD ROOTS. (Judges, B. S. Longstaff' and J. J. Elwin; Steward', Mr. J. Tisch). Carrots, six long red—G. V. Tate 1, A. B. Leech (Sentry Hill) 2. Four entries. Carrots, six long white—Harold Hoby 1. Only entry. Carrots, six roots Sinclair's Champion or Barriball—G. V. Tate 1 and 2, F. Andrews (Bell Block) 3, R. Giddy (Bell Block) v.h.c. Fourteen entries. I Mangel-wurzel, two roots long red—T. McKenzie (Tikorangi) 1. J. Hale (Avenue road) 2, H. Newland (Frankley road) 3, A. Lister v.h.e. Sixteen entries.,

Mangel-wurzel, two roots Yellow Globe —T. Smellie (Hillsborough) 1, E. Hellier (Lepperton) 2, W. H. Bishop (Bell Block 3, F. Jordan (Avenue road) v.h.c. Fifteen entries/

Mangel-wurzel, two roots Sutton's Prizewinner—H. R. Whitehead (Tikorangi) 1, H. W. Saxton 2. Six entries. Mangel-wurzel, two roots Golden Tankard—J. Hale 1, G. Colson (Fitzroy) 2. Five entries.

Mangel-Wurzel, two roots any other variety)—C. Hoskin (Bell Block) 1, T. Smellie (Hillsborough) 2. Six entries.

Kohl rabbi, two roots—A. Lister 1. Only entry. Kale (or thousand-headed cabbage)— W. H. Bishop (Bell Block) 1, J. Houlahan (Korito) 2. Two entries. Swede, two roots—G. H.'Harrison (Ta-j riki) 1, H. R. Whitehead 2 J. W. Collingwood (Inglewood) 3. Fifteen entries. SWEDE COMPETITION, for E. Griffiths and Co.'s £lO 10s gold watch for! the best six swedes grown from Sutton's seeds and Shamrock manure, supplied by them—J. W. Collingwood, Lepper road, Inglewood, 1. Twelve entries. I Turnips, two roots stubble—W. Stanley (Hillsborough) 1. Only entry. Tnrnips ) two roots any variety—W. Stanley 2. Only entry.

DISTRICT FARM PRODUCTS COMPETITION. The combined product of all farmers in any riding in the counties of Taranaki, Clifton, Stratford and Egmont. Best general collection. (Judge*, Messrs Gibson, Elwin, Cliff, Burgess and Goodacre)— Waitara West 1 Bell Block 2

FARM PRODUCE (locally grown)

Chaff, best sack of oaten sheaf—G. V. Tate (Waitara) 1, A. Lister 2. Four entries.

Chaff, best sack wheat straw—F. Andrews (Bell Block) 1, G. V. Tate 2. Three entries.

Chaff, best sack oaten straw—G. V. Tate 1, W. Stanley 2. Six entries. Straw, Itest bale pressed—G. V. Tate 1. Two entries.

Hay, best truss—R. Giddv (Bell Block) 1, J. H. Street (Bell Block) 2. Five entries.

Ensilage, best sample, 281b—C. Hoskin (Bell Block) 1. R. Frost (Omata) and J. H. Street (Bell Block) 2. Five entries. FARMERS' CLASSES (local). SEED AND GRAIN.

(Judge, Mr. F. Watson; Stewards, Messrs G. TV. Brown, J. Tisch and G. Colson). Best half-bushel spring wheat—F. Andrews (Bell Block) 1, G. V. Tate 2. Three entries. Best half-bushel winter wheat—G. V. Tate 1, Jennins Bros. 2. Three entries. Best half-bushel black barley —R. Giddy 1. Only entry. Best half-bushel Algerian oa.ts—W. Stanley 1, Jennins Bros. 2. Five entries. Best six cobs maize (black) —H. Newland (Frankley road) 1. Only entry. Best half-bushel of grain, any other variety—H. Newland 2. Only entry. GRASS SEEDS. Best half-bushel rye-grass—H. R. Whitehead (Tikorangi)' 2, Only entry. GENERAL COMPETITIONS. (Judges, Messrs G. Colson and A. W. Wood). For .the best practical exhibit of some covering for hay or straw rick, in actual miniature form—Mrs. C. Hoskin (Bell Block) 1, J. Puke (Hell Block) 2. Ffve entries. i

Best practical method of a silo, approximate cost of construction per ton to bo given—Messrs J. Heatley and F. W. Sandford 1. Only entry. (Judge, Mr. If. R. Cattley). Best collection of pot plants—fi. W. Browne 1, Miss Armstrong 2 L. H. Devinsh 3. Only entries, (Judges, Mrs. W. D. Webster and Miss Hamerton; Stewards, Messrs K. C. Webster and J. Garcia). Best cushion for couch—Mrs J. J. Bates (Tarurutangi) 1, Miss A. Hatcher (Overdale) 2, Mansell .Tones 3. Four entries.

Best tea cosev—Miss Lina Andrews 1, Miss M. Black 2. Two entries.

Best pair hand-knitted soy—Mrs. Pinky (Huirangi) 1 and ■'. Best piece drawn-thread work —Miss Bessie E. M. Legg ] t Miss L. Andrews 2, Mansell Jones 3, Five entries. (Judge, Mr. B. Tukc). Best v/invl.-carvine. in relief—A. T Moore 1, W. H. LangrHgo -. 'Jwn entries.

Best chip-carving —V. Martin (BcH Block) 1, Mrs. Turnlvi:! (Huirangi) 2 and 3. Five entries. PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETTi'JGX FOR AMATKL'K^. (Judge, Mr. W. A. Colli*; Stewards, Messrs K. C. Webster and L. A. Nolan). Landscape, fann station and 'o'.ish life scenes—W. Castle (Xew Plymouth) 1 and 2. Seascape and marine-T. W. Ward (Miro) 1, F. Wheeler (Inglewood) 2. Still life—P. Wheeler 1. Comic—T. W. Ward 1. Host collection of four photographs taken bv boy or girl under 10 yearsFrank Barker (Xew Plymouth) 1, F. Wheeler (Xew Plymouth) 2, C. Evans (Omata) 3. Fivo entries. HOME INDUSTRIES. ! (Judges, Mosdames Dockrill and Smellie; Stewards, Messrs C. Webster and IT. Stocker). Best loaf of home-made white bread (about 211)) Mrs. Furze (New Plymouth) 1, Mrs. E. Hellier (Lepperton) 2, Mrs. .T. H. Street (Bell Block) 3, Mrs. A. M. Thomson (Westown) v.h.c, Mrs. W. Jlall (Lepperton) h.c, Miss Beatrice Hooker (Xew Plymouth) e. There were 22 entries, and the judges had much difficulty in separating them.

Best homo-mode loaf of brown bread— Mrs. .T. L. Purdie (Waitara) 1 and 2, Mrs. J. H. Street (Bell Block) 3. Five entries.

J Best homemade seed cake, not exceed- \ ing 31b—'MLss K. M. Standish (Now Plymouth) 1, Mrs. W. H. Morris (Oakura) ■I. Seven entries. Best home-made truit cake—Mrs. Coppen (.Yew Plymouth) 1, Miss K. Hall '. (Xew Plymouth) 2. Four entries. Best oake made without eggs—Mrs. ; S. Sarten (Huirangi) 1. Miss G. McKellar , (Xew Plymouth) 2. Eight entries. 0 Pound cake (half-pound ingredients—r Mrs. Coppen 1, Mrs. ,J. White (New Ply- , mouth) 2. Seven entries. Madeira cake—Mrs. .T. H. Street (Bell . Block) 1, Mrs. C. Hoskin (Bell Block) 2. Six entries. i ; Best collection fanev cakes, not more .'than six varieties—Miss K. Hall (New jPlvmoutn) 2. Only entry. -1 Best home-made gingerbread—Miss . Ivy Colson (Xew Plymouth) 1, Mrs. G. (Pott (Xew Plymouth) 2, Mrs. H. P. Cholwill 3. Five entries. Best home-made shortbread—Miss E. M. Standish 1, Mrs. J. L. Purdie (Wai- i jtara) 2, Miss K. Hall 3. Five entries. .! Best home-made oat cake—Mrs. G. Pott 1. Only entry. , Best plate home-made assorted pastry . -Mrs. J. H. Street (Bell Block) 1. Only entry. Sausapn rolls—Miss A. L. Brewster 1, Mrs. E. R. Bates (Tarurutangi) 2, Mrs. i E. Hellier (Lepperton) 3, Nine entries. Swiss roll—Mrs. J. Sheppard (Vogel--1 town) 1, Mrs. W. Scott (New Plymouth) 2, Mrs. S. Sarten 3. Five entries. Sponge sandwich—Mrs. W. Ambury (New Plymouth) I, Mrs. E. S. Allen (Franklcigh Park) 2, Miss Ada Milroy (New Plymouth) 3. Eleven entries. Plate of mixed small cakes—Miss K. Hall 1. Two entries. Plate of mixed biscuits (not less than four varieties)— Miss K. Hal! 1, Mrs. Purdie 2. Three entries. Jam torts (short pastry)— Mrs. Rutherford (Bell Block) 2. Three entries. Jam tarts (flakey pastry)— Mrs. E. R. Bates (Tarurutangi) 1, Miss A. L. Brewster 2. Six entries. Basket mixed Olive Ambury 1, Miss A. L. Brewster 2, Miss K. Hall 3. Three entries. Best home-made scones (eight), oven —Miss Beatrice Hooker 1, Mrs. W. H. Morris (Oakura) 2, Mrs. P. Oldham (Mangorei) 3, Mr. F. W. Oldham (Marigorei) v.h.c., Mrs. W. Hall (Lepperton) h.o. [Fifteen entries. ' Best home-made scones (eight), sweet —Miss Beatrice Hooker 1, Miss Nellie Purdie (Waitara) 2, Mrs. J. Sheppard 3. Twelve entries. Best home-made soap, not less than fllbs—Miss A. Brash (Ratanui) 1, Mrs. W. Hall (Lepperton) 2. Three entries. JAMS, SAUCES, FRUITS AND 1 PICKLES.

Judge, Mr. R. D. Colson; Stewards, Messrs A. H. Street and A. W. Wood). Best collection jams, not more than six pots—Mrs. S. Turnbull (Huirangi) 1, Mrs. W. A. Monk 2, Mrs. Coppen h.c Ten entries. (Judge's remark: An excellent display). Best collection of jellies, not more than six pots—Mrs. j. Hurle 1, Mrs. H. P. Cholwill 2. Four entries. Best pot of marmalade—Mrs. W. A. Monk 1. Only entry. An excellent exhibit. Best bottle tomato sauce—Mrs. Herrick (Sentry Hill) 1, Mrs. J. Rutherford 2, Mrs. W. A. Monk 3. Eight entries. Best collection of ' pickles—Mrs. R. Cock (Vogettown) 1. Only entry. Best bottle fruit (one variety)— Miss S. Turnbull (Sentry Hill) 1, *Mre. S. Sartcn (Huirangi) 2, 3, h.c. and c, Mrs. R. Cock v.h.c. Fifteen, entries, all of fine quality. Best collection of bottled fruits—Mrs. S. Sarten (Huirangi) 1, Mrs. R. Cock 2. Two entries.

Best jjenernl collection bottled fruits —Mrs. S. Sarten 1, Mrs. Blcakley (Urenui) 2. Two entries. HONEY.

(Judge, Mr. F. A. Jacobson): Steward, Mr. J. H. Street). Best exhibit of honey in comb, 111) sections—F. W. Sandford 1 and 2. Honey, in glass bottles, not less than 211)—0. J. Herrick (Sentry Hill) 1, F. Fowler (Okaiawa) 2 and 3/ Five entries. Most attractive display of honey and other products of the apiary—o. J. Herrick 1, F. W. Sandford 2. Only entries.

CHILDREN'S COMPETITIONS. (Judges, Mcsdames Tisch and C. Webster and Mr. B. Tooke; Steward, Mr. L. Jackson). Any article for use, or ornament made exclusively by boy under 18 yearsHarold Grayling 1, Francis Arnoid (Tarnrutangi) 2, Tan Boy h.c. Five entries. Any article for use' or ornament made exclusively .by girl wide.- 18 yearsMiss Claribel Pellew (New riymquth) 1, Miss Helene V. Smith 2, Miss Kate Downs (Bell Block) 3. Eight entries. Any article for use or ornament made by girl under 12—Miss Mary Coieman 1, Miss K. Downs (Bell Block! I Miss Dulcie V. Smith 3. Five entries.' Any article for use or ornam-v.it made by boy under 12 years—H. Arnold (Tarurutangi) 1, F. L. Cummins 2. Two entries. TECHNICAL SCHOOL CLASSES. (Judges, Messrs W. D. Ballantvne and R. G. Whetter; Steward Mr. VV. Stanly. WRITING COMPETITION. Under 13 years, bill of parcels receipted, twelve items, any style of writingOlive Jackson (West End) 1, Winnie Newell (West End) 2, Edgar Martin (Hillsborough) 3, Daisy Sampson (Hillsborough) v.h.c, Ken. Brokenshire (West End) h.c, Ida Hill (Hillsborough) c. Thirteen entries. Under 15 years, letters of application for situation—Nellie White (West End) 1, M. Snowball (Central) 2, Nellie Hawker (West End) 3, Sybil Jackson (West End) v.h.e., Edith Busby (West End) h.c.. 7.. BoUringer (Central) C. Twentyeight entries. WEEDS. Open class, to be mounted and named, and nil to be collected in Taranaki j Education District—E. Hamblyn (Bell i Block) 1. Only entry. DRAWING. Under IS years, geometry, one sheet of six problems, including one problem in solid and one in wale—Miss L. Mills (New Plymouth) 1, David Burton Brown 2, John Skilley (New Plymouth Technical College) 3, Alice Cocker (New Plymouth) v.h.c, Leslie Way (New Plymouth Technical College) h.c. Stratford High School c. Thirty-two entries. Open class, under 18 years, as aboveArthur Callngban 2. Only entry. MAP-DRAWING. Under IS years, map of New Zealand, not to exceed 3fiin by 24in—Howard Maekie 1. Leslie Way 2, R. George 3. Four entries. BRUSHWORK,

Under 18 years, set of six drawing, in color or monochrome, ns interpretations of vegetable, or animal form—Sheila M. Hutton 1, Bent, Rich 2. Three entries.

WOODWORK. Any article of use, such «s gate, ladder, steps, box, or other article—S. Grayling (New Plymouth) 1. (Inly entry.

SCHOOL CLASSES. Any collection of wrilin«. drawing, woodwork, metal work, mapping, etc., to lie limited to twelve nrlicles or pieces of work, all the work of one .school—West End School 1, Central School (Standard VI.) 2, Ratapiko School (Standard IV., drawing) 3. Thirty-nine entries. I (Judges, Mesdames W. D. Webster and.

C. Tisch; Steward, Mr. K. Webster). Under IS years, nightdress or child's petticoat, frock or pinafore, frilled pillowcase or lawn blouse—Dolly Bennett 1, llelene V. Smith 2. Two entries.

Under U years—Pinafore, petticoat, frock, stitched traycloth, or any white garment—MilHo Street (Tarunitangi) 1, Helenc V. Smith 2, Gladys Rodgers (Tarunitangi) 3. Six entries.

Under 10 years, samples of darning, patching, buttonholes, feather-stitching, herringboning, gusset setting, etc.—Millie Street (Tarurutangi) 1. Two entries.

KNOTTING, LASHING AND SPLICING. (Judge, Mr. Hasell). '

West End School Scouts (F. Coleman) 1. The only,, entry. The judge, however, considered that it was an exceptionally creditable exhibit, and worthy of a special prize. COOKING. (Judges, Mesdames Cock and Okcy; Stewards, Messrs Stanley, Piggott and Morton). Technical College girlß only, attending New Plymouth, Inglewood or Stratford Technical Schools.

Plate of sooncs (four), plain—Marjorie Shaw 1, Olive Ambury 2, Ida Gardiner 3, Dorecn Moore v.h.c, Olive Jackson h.c, May Lynch c. Thirty-three entries. Plate of scenes (four), sweet—lrene Brown 1, May Harvey 2. Four entries. Plate of gingerbread—Belle Allen I, Marjorie Shaw 2. Six entries.

Sausage rolls—Clara Old 1, Phyllis Wilson 2. Seven entries.

Cornish pasties (four)— Olive Ambury 1, May Lynch 2, Ivy Scott 3, Aira Rollo v,h.c. Seventeen eitrles. Seed cake (lib or more ■*- Louisa, Harker 1, Marjorie Snowball 2, Irene Brown 3. Eight entries. Pound cake (half-pound ingredients) —Kathleen Hood 1, Eileen Tighe 2, Hilda Rollo 3, Aira Rollo v.h.c. Fire ent-ifs.

Mideira cake (lib or mere)--Myrtle Maekie 1, Zeala Bcllringer 2. Kathleen Hood 2, Monic. lennon v h.c, Vera Howkon p.o. Twelvj entries

Swiss roll—O'lvo An hnr» 1, Mary Harrison 2, Ethel ThroßS?!! 3 Hihto' Rollo vli,c. Myrtle Mnrti* h.e. Six entries. Sponge sandwich—Annie Graham 1, Kitty Tuohey 2. \:ne entries. Pork Pies, raised crust (two)—lvy Scot* I Alice Btowp !!. Seven t/itries.

Plate of mixed small cakes—Marjorie ri.'kiU 1 Only .."». Vhi' of s!ortt,-.M i ♦m'-el Ofcpy I, Monica Lennon 2, Grace Mouat 3. Eight entries.

Jam tarts (four), short pastry—lrene Gilbert 1. Doreen Moore 2, Gladys Morgan 3.. Fourteen entries.

Jam tarts, flakey pastry—Alice Cocker 1, Mona Corkill 2, Marjorie Oorkill 3. Sixteen entries.

Basket of mixed sweets—Olive Ambury 1, Marjorie Corkill 2, Mona Corkill 3, Claribell Pellew v.h.c, Airini Pope h.c, Hilda Rollo c. Thirty-seven entries. Iced cake, for effect—Alice Cocker 1, Marjorie Corkill 2, Connie Penn 3, Gladys Bennett v.h.c. Nora Moore, h.c, Rita Howarth c. Thirteen entries.

Plate of date buns—Sylvia Ladner 1, Bella Fitzsimmons 2, Joan Cook 3. Fourtee» entries.

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