THE WINTER SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 10, 12 June 1913, Page 6

THE WINTER SHOW

- . A .MAGNIFICENT EXHIBITION. BALM IX OILEAD. A PRODUCTIVE PROVINCE. The weather for the opening day of the Taranaki Winter Show yesterday was very kind, and as a result, there was a very good attendance hoth afternoon and evening. Gratification was generally passed at the excellence of the Show, and there is no doubt that the Winter Show has come to stay, for it lias improved considerably since last year. This is. evidenced by the fact that there is a shortage of space, despite the S fact that the Agricultural Department's exhibit, which took up quite a large areae last year, is this year absent, and that some of the side-shows have had to be accommodated outside. The side-shows, which are many and various, all appeared lo do good business. Mr. A. Wood, in charge of the golden cake, also disposed of quite a considerable number of slices at Is per time. A free-guessing competition has been provided for children who will guess the number of seeds in a pumpkin. The catering for the Show is in the capable hands of Mr. A. Wooler. In the evening, ..the Garrison Band marched to the.Hall arid: played a few selections outside the building. THE OPENING CEREMONY. In the early part of the afternoon, the president (Mr. J. S. Connett) called upon Mr. H. J. H. Okey, M.P., to formally declare the Show open, and, in doing so make a few remarks in connection with the show. They would notie'e, first of all, he said, the absence of the Government exhibit, which was last year one 1 of the features of the show. The Society had made persistent endeavors to secure it for this year, but was told that the Department was bound to curtail expense, and in future would only show at two large shows and two small ones to be decided upon. On further enquiry, the Society was told that the Government exhibit could not possibly come to New Plymouth this year, and they could judge of the surprise of the committee when the latter heard that the exhibit would be put on at Hawera, where the show was run by a company. One would have thought that agricultural societies should have first chtim, but possibly a reasonable explanation would be forthcoming. They would notice that there had been considerable alteration in the staging of the ex- , hibits this year, and he thought they would all agree that it was a decided improvement. The district exhibits, which had in the past attracted so much notice, had this year been placed in the main building. MR. OKEY'S ADDRESS. In declaring the Show open, Mr. Okey gave a short address, prefacing his rei marks with an apology for the absence of the Prime Minister, who was to have performed the opening ceremony, and also for the absence ,of the Hon. 0. Samuel, M.L.C., who had now taken up his winter quarters in Wellington; "1 think, ladies and gentlemen," Mr. Okey proceeded, "that the committee are to be congratulated upon the splendid exhibition that, they have here to-day. The president stated that they had been euchred out of the Government exhibit, but I am one of those who think that it is in the interests of a district to occasionally get up an exhibit itself. This Government exhibit is got from all parts of New Zealand. If the Nelsom orchard itianppt.nr hannnnfl to have a fBW . extra

inspector happens to have a lew ■ extra good apples, he' sends them over to Welling; if Oamaru has a good she»f of wheat, Southland a fine sheaf of oats, Taranaki some decent turnips—they all send them along to he added to this collection." Mr. Okey went on to say that he understood that this exhibit r. had now been split up into two fairly " large exhibits for the big shows, and several small ones for the smaller shows. However, he thought the committee had 3 nothing about which to complain, as if they had got the Government exhibit, '' he did not know what they could have - done with it. , Mr. Okey continued that they wanted ' these shows to be more of an educa- " tion to people who intended going upon .. the land. Anyone who had watched the progress of agriculture in this district during the last few years, must admit that it had made great strides. It was only a few yoars ago when farmers did not grow winter feed; now they knew better, and not only provided winter feed but food for the summer and autumn also. Look what had been done ts regards top-dressing! It was not so very long ago since the Fanners* Club in a New Plymouth decided to introduce 50 tons of basic slag and distribute it among the farmers at cost price; to-day one importer alone had brought into Taranaki thousands of tons of this manure, which had been proved to be such a great success in this distriot. Mr. Okey concluded by congratulating the committee upon the great results achieved. Taranaki, as they knew, was noted for producing more per acre than any other part of the Dominion, yet he thought that with up-to-date methods farmers would be able to easily double their productions. He was sure that if this Show were going to assist in attaining that result, it would not have been held in vain. (Applause). THE ROOT CROPS. Mr. C. (rooflsoH. of Hawera. who

■j»i. \j. viuuusun, ui naxTCia, wjiu judged the root crops, is so '.veil-known ; to the dairying community of Tannaki, that his remarks on the root crops should carry weight. "I may spy." hestated to a "News" reporter, 'that the root crops, taken as a whole, and specially mentioning the turnips, were ai fine exhibits as I hare ever to my knowledge seen staged on a bench in Zealand. The quality of the ttirnipi was excellent, but the mangsls were not' up to last year's. However, the quality in some of the Jersey Queens was excellent. I would like to draw the farmers' attention to the fact that, in many exhibits of mangels, there was a lack of sugar. I think that is probably due to improper selection in saving the seed. Growers should Bare their seeds from the mangels that are full of saccharine, and the only way to do that is to taste them and select the sweetest ones for seed. I would certainly urge farmers to grow their own seed from selected mangels, for the only object of growing these roots at all is to get the ones that produce the most saccharine." Referring to the turnips, Mr. Geodson continued, that he would like to point out that there was a greater percentage of unsound roots in the big .'• *»•■■•-•» ■» nivnij; I %n in >ke sii<n."-- -».-.s*..- *■«-*> ;?■ ;»>rt litter ex*;;-,'. "••*>'«• *.r* .»>;~- /v • >.. out tile ■m ;--';.{./ *<■.* M».- t.r. t/[.», ond mora sonna. the curiJia were very fine, but lacked size, this probably being due tt the dry weather. The quality, laoweveit, was excellent. Here again, said tka judge, farmers should select carrots with plenty of outer flesh, so as to keep up the standard. "After all," conclude* Mr. Goodson, "success is only arrived at by selection, and it applies, not only to carrots, mangels, and turnips, but to every branch of practical farming."

FIELD ROOTS. (Judge: C. Goodsoti (Hawera). Slcwards:. Messrs. Smith, Bocock, Woods and A. Thompson.) Sugar beet—J.'llannscn 1, A. S. Frost (Oraata) 2. Carrots, king red—F. Meyer (Omata) 1. ' •'..*, Long while— R. Ritchie (Inglewood) 'l. Sinclair's Champion or Barriball—R. Giddy 1, G. L. Tate 2, George Mitchell (Upper Mangorei) 3. Yellow or orange—R. Giddy 1, J. F. Loveridge (Huirangi) 2. Mangel Wiirzel, long red'—J. H. Smith (Huirangi) 1, J. F. Loveridge 2, C. E. Street (FiL/rov) 3. Yellow gluhe—S. Paul (Bell Block) 1, S. W. Shaw 2. Sugar or while —R. Giddy 1, Stanley Bros. (Hillsborough) 2. Golden Tankard—J. H. Street 1. Any other variety—J. 11. Street 1. Jersey Queen—G. U. Herbert 1, C. Hoskin (Bell Block) 2, J. F. Loveridge 3, 11. 'C.Sampson (Hillsborough) v.h.c. Heaviest- -Marfell Bros. (Westown) 1, C. K. Street 2. Cattle Cabbage, drumhead—R. Ritchie , (Inglewood) 1, J. Home 2, E. G. Morgan (Kaimate) v.h.c. Any other variety—J. 11. Street I, C. E. Street 2. Kohl Rabi—J. 11. Street 1, Arthur Lister 2. Kale or thousand headed cabbage—W. H. Bishop (Bell Block) 1, E. G. Morgan 2. Rape—A. Lister 1, G. 11. Herbert 2. Swedes tlnee'roots, variety to be given. —J. R. Hill 1, L. G. Andrews 2, E. G. Morgan 3, (i. H. Herbert v.h.c. Garton's Superlative—A. Street (Tarurutarrgi) 1, E. G. Morgan 2 y G. L. Tate 3, J. R. Hill v.h.c Monarch—J. F. Loveridge 1, G. L. Tate 2, J. 11. Street 3, H. H. Street v.h.c. Champion—P. Q'Sullivan (Okato) 1. Magnum Bonum—G. H. Herbert 1, John Bull—W. 11. Bishop 1. Turnips, white—A. Marett 1 and 2, Stanley Bros, v.h.c. Heaviest turnip—H. C. Sampson 1. Field roots, any other variety—G. L. Tate 1, Geo,,Mitchell 2. £lO 10s WATCH COMPETITION. There were twenty-three competitors for the £lO 10s gold wateh offered by Messrs. E. Griffiths and Company for the best two acres of swedes grown from Garton's seed and Shamrock turnip manure supplied by them or their authorised agents. There were located ia Urenui, Waitara, Hurangi, Bell Block, Westown, Koru, Oahura, Tataraimaka, Egmoht Village, Inglewood, 1 Cardiff, and Innglewood. The judges, 1 Messrs. A. H. Halcombe and S. Knuckey, have accordingly had a very busy timo during tho past few days judging. > The results were as follows: F. Andrews (Bell Block) 63 tons 12ewfc 8 qr 22 lb; J. W. Burgess (Maketawa) | 49, 9, 2, 4; A. Fulton (Waitara) 47, 1, 2,6. Three swedes had to be entered by ■ each competitor. These did not affect . the judging in the. above competition, i but were eligible for special prizes for I the three best swedes shown. This resulted as follows: A. H.. Street 1, W. K. Morris (Oakura) 2, R. J. M. Mercer (Waitara) 3. ; POTATOES, ETC. ; Potatoes ,early white—T. H .Western 1 1, 8.. Paul 2, Alex. Nicoll 3, Early blush or rose—T. H. Western 1. ' Late white oval—G. L. Tate 1, T. H. ' Western 2. r Kumeras—J. H. Street 1. » Tara—Willie Pratt 1 and 2. • Artichokea-H. W. Saxton 1, N. Wells * 2, W. H. Bishop 3. l I GARDEN VEGETABLES. - (Judges: Messrs. Gibson and Longstaff. i Steward: Mr. J. Loitch.) » Beet, long -F. F. Hoskin 1, J. H. I Street 2, M. Meyenberg (Omata) 3.

Round—S. Paul 1 and 3, H. W. Saxton 2, 11. H. Street h.c. Silver—A .S. Frost (Omata) 1. Cabbage, drumhead--J Home 1, A. Lister 2, Jas. Clubb 3. Savoy—F. Jordan (Mangorei) 1, Marfell Bros. 2, W. Scott 3, Jas. Clubb h.o. Any other variety—J. H. Streetl. Broccoli— Jas. Clubb 1. Cauliflower—Jas. Clubb 1. Rhubarb-A. B. Leech (Sentry HiH) 1, F .W. Sandford 2. Carrots .E. Street 1, G. L. Tate 2, J. Meyer 3. Long red—F. Meyer 1, W. Era 2. Intermediate—G .L. Tate 1, fl. H. Grooby 2. Celery—A. B. Leech 1. Leeks—T. H. Western 1, W. H. Bishop 2, Marfell Bros. c. Lettuce, cabbage—C. M. Kyngdon 1, A. B Leech 2. Tomatoes—F. W. Sandford 1. Melon—('. E. Street 1, G. L. Tate 2, T. Smith i Onions, largest—G. Walker (Inglewood) 1. Potato Onions—G. L. Tate 1. White Onions—G. L. Tate 1. Brown Spanish—G .L. Tate 1 and 2, H. H. Street 3. Any ether variety— G. L. Tate 1, T. H. Western 2, J. H. Street 3. Rope or stick—G. L. Tate 1. Shallots, brown—E. Holden 1, G. L. Tate 2, R. Giddy 3, W. H. Bishop h.c. Yellow-G/ L. Tate 1 and 2, J. H. Street 3. ' White—Mrs. E. J. Brittain 1. Collection of onions, including shallots —G. L. Tate 1 and special. ■ Parsley, bunch—A. Lister 1, H. D. Moss 2, Bertha Coleman 3 Parsley head—H. D. Moss 1 and 2, F. Mever 3 and h.c. [ Parsnips—T. H. Western 1, H. A. , Grooby 2, G. L: Tate 3, G E. Street h.c. Pumpkins ,best quality—T. H. Western 1, H. H. Street 2, E. S. Allen 3, C. E. Street h.c. Heaviest Pumpkin—C. Colson 1, StanI !»*• Pfa. o

ley tfro*. 2.. Squash-S. Vf. Shaw 1, G. L. Tate 2, F. Hoiki» i. Vegetable Marrow—N. Balharry 1, F. - F. Hoskin 2, J. H. Street 3. Kumi Ktimi—G. L. Tate 1, J. H. Street t, P. F. Hoski* 3. Any other regetable not icheduled—G. II .Herbert 1. ENSILAGE. Some' iplendid, samples of ensilage were shown. The judge, Mr. W. Dibble (Gorernment instructor) worked on a points system, giring 45 points for quality, 80 point* for aroma, 15 points for > color, and 10 points for finish. The winning exhibit secured 95 points out of a i possible 100, and the second 94%. The • winners were:— ; A. Street ..... 42 29 14 10 95 , B- Giddy 41% 29 14 10 94% . M. F. Andrews 41% 27 14% 10 93 " ; Bundle of green fodder.—A. S. Frost 1. ! FARM PRODUCE. » TARANAKI GROWN. , (Judge: Mr. Fred Watson. Stewards: I Messrs. F. Callaghan, Johnston and N. r Hill). , Chaff, best sample of oaten sheaf—H. , J. Honeyfield 1, R. Giddy (Bell Block) 2 t Wheat straw—F. Andrews (Bell Block) Oaten Straw —F. Andrews (801 l J Block) 1. s Straw, bast bale pressed—G. L. Tait , (Waitara) 1. j Hay, best truss—R. Giddy (Bell Block) j 1, A. Lister (Frankleigh Road) 2. r " SEED AND GRAIN. > Spring wheat —F. Andrews (Bell Block) 1.

Chevalier barley D. Penwarden a (Omata) l. Oats, Algerian—F. And rows, l. j Any other variety—G .L. Tate (Wai- j tara) l. Maize, 6 cobs, white—J. H. Street (Bell. ] Block) 2. Maize, 6 cobs, yellow—J. H. Street 5 (Bell "Block) l, R. Giddy (Bell Block) 2. Maize, six cobs, black—J. H. Street (Bell Block) 2. I I Any other variety—R. Giddy l. Grain, any other variety—J. H. Street (Bell Block) 2, ■. < GRASS SEED. Italian Rye Grass—J. H. Street and R. Giddy (Bell Block) l. Western Woltz Grass—F. Andrews l. GENERAL COMPETITIONS. (Judge: W. W. Smith. Stewards: Messrs G. White, Brown and L. A. Nolan). Best collection of pot plants—Mrs. J. A. Roberts (New Plymouth) l. Collection artificial flowers—Mrs. Williams l, Gladys Haigh 2. HAMS AND BACON. (Judge: W. Healey. Steward: R. Johnston).. One side, smoked—A. Rowe (Brixton) l, F. Andrews (Bell Block) 2. , One ham, smoked—F. Andrews (Bell Block) l, A. Rowe (Brixton) 2. One side, unsmoked—F. Andrews (Bell Block) l, J. H. Street (Bell Block) 2. One ham, unsmoked—F. Andrews (Bell Block) l, J. H. Street (Bell Block) 2. Bacon Faotory Display—lnglewood Co-op. Bacon Co. I. EGGS AND DRESSED POULTRY Judge: Mr. J. Johnston. Beat dozen fowls' eggs.—White: Mrs. ,R. J. Liddell l, Walter Scott 2, Colored: Mrs. A. E. Stephenson l. Geo. J. Mackio (Waitara) 2. Ducks' eggs.—S. Paul (Bell Block), l. Best Pair of Fowls. —Mrs. C. M. Kyngdon. .. -^^tsMM ,-.*„>. t,-. HONEYi - '**■ a.-*.*. (Judge: Mr. 0. J. Herrick). The honey exhibit is a much larger show than was the case last year, showing that Taranaki people are realising more the value of the busy bee -as' a revenue producer. The judge stated that the exhibit of honey 'a's a whole reflected great credit on the district. It was a great improvement on previous shows here, and was one of the best he had judged. The class for apiary products produced & very attractive display. The honey, both liquid and granulated, was exceptionally good, whilst the wax was of fine quality. Two "frames each, containing four sections of honey—F. W. Sandford (Vogeltownl l. Edffar Lister 2.

town) l, jwigar usoer a. Two Hoffman frames —J. Nicholas (Hawera) 1, F. W. Sandford. 2. Best collection of honey in glass—Geo. Taylor (Hawera) 1, J. Nicholas 2.' Honey, in glass bottles —Geo. Taylor 1, J. Nicholas 2. - Best exhibit of honey in W. Sandford 1, Edgar Lister 2. Moat attractive display of honey and other products of the apiary J. Nicholas 1, F. W. Sandford 2. Beeswax—H. W. Warc'up (Hawera) 1, Geo. Taylor 2. FRUITS. (Judge: Mr. H. King. Steward: Mr. J. R. Hill). Apples .dessert—J. Home (Westowni) 1, H. Cole (Veale Road) 2. Collection dessert apples—H. Cole 1, Cooking apples—Symona Bros. (Pungarehu) 1, 11. Cole 2. Collection cooking apples—H. Cole 1. General collection—H. Cole 1, 8. W. Shaw 2. Ortnges—H. Cole 1. Lemons—S. W. Shaw 1, R. Giddy 2. Limes—R. Giddy 1, H. A. Grooby 2. Nuts, Cole 1. The points prize was won by Mr. H. Cole with 12 points. HOME INDUSTRIES. (Judge: Mr. G. Young. Steward, Mr. C. E. Street). Home-made loaf, white (open olass) Mrs. F .Andrews (Bell Block) 1, Mrs. J. L. Purdie (Waitara) 2, Mrs. A. Hooker 3. Novice class—Mrs. W. S. Howell 1, i Mrs". Oliver 2. Brown bread, open class—M. W. Virgin (Kaimata) 1, Mrs. J. L. Purdie 2, Mr». J. H. Street (Bell Block) 3. Novice class—Mrs. A. M. Thomson 1. Seed cake—Mrs. R. J. Liddell I, Mrs. E. J. Brittain 2, Mrs. A. Hooker 3. Currant Loaf—Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs J. L. Purdie (Waitara) 2, Mrs. F. Andrews (Bell Bloek) 3. v.

Fruit cake—Mrs. F. Andrew* 1, lfir«. I H. J. Morerley, junr., 8, Mrs. E. J. Bri*t*in 8. Egglew cake—Mn. G. Andrewi (Waitara) 1, Mrs. J. W. Hearieht t, M». S. J. Morerley,, ju». 8. Sultana iake—Mrs. E. Tyrell 1, Mr*. E. J. Brittain 2, Mrs. G. Andrew* S. Pound cake—Mrs. G. Andrew* 1, Mi*. E. J. Brittstin 2, Mrs. J S. Whit* 8. Madeira Cake—Mm. H. J. Moyerley, junr. 1, Mrs. R. J. Liddell 8, Mre. h. Heatley (Ingle wood) 8. Ginger cake—Mis* Hazel Okey 1, Mr*. E. J. Brittain 2, Mr*. G. Andrew* 8. Collection fancy cake*—Mrs. H. $. MoTerlcy, junr. 1, Gingerbread—Mr*. R. J. Liddell 1, Mr*. . G. Beckwith 2, i Shortbread-Mrs. A. E. Williams (Waiongona) 1, Hazel Okey 2, Mrs. Koller (Bell Block) 3. Oat cake-Mrs. J. L. Purdie (Waitara) 1, Mrs. F. J. King (Huatoki) 2. Sausage rolls-L. M. Berrv 1, Miss M. ■ Sigley 2, Mrs. T. 11. Western 3. Swiss roll—L. Heatlev (Inglcwood) 1, Hazel Okey 2. Sponge sandwich—L. Heatley 1, Minnie Sarten (Westown) 2. Mixed small cakes (collection)— Mrs. W. S. Howell I. Mixed biscuits (collection)— Mrs. W. S Howell 1, Mrs. H. J. Mo verier, junr. 2. Mixed sweets , (collection)'—Miss D Ilenrichs and Mrs. H. J. Moverlev (equal) 1. J Jam Tarts, short pastry—Mrs W H 1 Butler 1, Mrs. T H. Western 2. Flaky pastry—Miss M. Sigley 1 L Tir- ' rell (Omata) 2. Scones, home-made, plain—Mrs. G H Herbert (Mangorei) 1, Mrs. J. H Street 2, Mrs. W. S. Howell 3, Miss M. SideT T.h.c. 6 J I The judge said that this was the best, exhibit of scones he had erer judged,-

and all were worthj of a prize. J Home-made scones, sweet —Mrs. A. ; Hooker U Mrs. T. Parker (Fitzroy) 2, j Miss N. Purdie (Waitara) 3. Cocoanut ice--Monica Lennox 1, E. Bray 2. I Cornish pasties—Mr*. Oliver 1, E. Dray 2. PRESERVED FRESH VEGETABLES. ' (Judge: Mr. E. Cock. Steward: E. Stan- l ley). Preserved beans—C. L. Coleman 1,11. Choboie 2. ( ' . • \■'. Any other variety, vegetable—Mrs. W. H. Butler 1. JAMS, SAUCES AND PICKLES. (Judge: Mr. R. Cock/ Steward: Mr E. Stanley). Jellies, collection not less than four varieties—Mrs. E. J. Brittain (Waioh-1 | gona) 1, Mrs. H. H. Cholwill 2, Mrs. J.) H. Street (BelJ Block) 3, Mrs. J. Inch i (Moturoa) h.c. Jam, collection not less than four varieties—Mrs. W. A. Monk 1, Mrs. H. H. Streets, Mrs. W. S. Howell 3. Jam, any other variety—Mrs. W. Humphries 1, Mrs. E. J. Brittain 2, Miss V. Simpson 3. Pot marmalade—Mrs. E. J. Brittain 1, Mrs. W. A. Monk 2. Jams and Jellies, not less than six varieties—Mrs. W. A. Monk 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. H. H. Cholwill 3. Bottle plum sauce—Mrs. V. Simpson 1, Mrs. L. Marks 2, Miss I. Goldwater 3. Bottle tomato sauce—Miss I. Goldwater 1 Mrs. F. Andrews (Bell Block) 2, Mrs. H. J. Moverley (jun.) 3, Mrs. R. J. Liddell v.h.c. Collection of sauces—Miss V. Simpson 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2. Pickled tomatoes, bottle—Mrs. B. J. Brittain. Judge's remark: Specially commended. 4 Pickles, four varieties—Mrs. A. E. Williams (Wai'ongona) 1, Mrs. E. J. Brittain 2, Mrs .F. F. Hoskin (Bell Bloek) 3. General Collection—Mrs. H. H. Cholwill. Judge's remark: "Specially good." Chutney, one bottle—Miss V. "Simpson 1, Mrs. L. Marks 2, Miss I. Goldwater 3. BOTTLED FRUITS. Bottle fruit, one variety, in syrup—Mrs 1. J. Brittain 1, Mrs. Roch 2, Minnie Sarten (Westown) 3. In water or preservative, Miss E. J. Brittain 1, Miss L. Lejghton (Huatpki) Collection bottled fruit, four varieties, in syrup—Mrs .E. ,T. Brittain 1, Mrs. Crozier (Frankley road) 2, Minnie Sarten (Westown) 3.. In water or preservatife—Mrs .E. J. Brittain 1, Mrs. Roch 2, Mra. F..F. Hoskin 3. General collection, bottled frurt—Minnie Sarten 1. Judge's remark: "Special." Bottle of home-made wine—Mrs. J. H. Street (Bell Block) 1," Mary Lawson 2, Mrs. G. Andrews (Waitara) 3. i. Bottle of home made vinegar—lvy

', jjvwvic ui uuiun uittue vinegar —irjr i Okey 1, F. W. Sandford 2, Mrs. G. Andrews 8. PHOTOGRAPHY FOR AMATEURS. (Judge: Mr. G. C. Heel. .Steward: Mr. G.' W. Browne). j Landscape, farm, station or bush life— ] W. F. Chambers (Haitaitai) 1 and v.h.c., K. M. Saxton (New Plymouth) 2. i Seascape and marine—L. H. Pepperill 1, Mrs. F. H. Western (Bell Block) 2. Still life—F. W. Ward (Miro), 1, L. H. Pepperill 2. Comic—Mrs. T. H. Western 1, T. W. Ward 2. ! Best collection of four by boy or girl, under 18—Gordon Salt (Vogeltown) 1. There is a good competition in the amateur photographic classes, and soma exceedingly good work is shown. Mr. J B. F. Sandford, of the Christchurch Press, shows a nice series of views taken by kirn when on a trip to England wifck taa Bisley team. FANCY WORK. (Judges: Mrs. W. D. Webster and Miss Devenish. Stewards: Messrs. G. White, Brown and L. A. Nolan. Cushions, patchwork—Mrs. L. C. Mackie 1,, Mrs. G. Beckwith 2. Hand-painted—Ethel Scott (Tarurutangi) 1, Marie Darby 2, Mrs. W. H. Butler 3. Worked—M. C. G. Simson 1, B. M. Coleman 2, Margaret Leitch 3, Miss Helen Taylor (Fitzroy) r.h.c.,'Mona Currie h.c, W. M. Crooke c. \ Stencilled—Mrs. F. J. Hutctinson (Hawern) 1, Vera Brady 2. . ' Huckaback—Miss E. Grant (Westown) 1, Miss E. King 2 and 3, Mrs. F. J. Hutinson v.h.c. Antique—Margaret Leitch 1. Ribbonwork—Margaret LfHch 1, M. C. G. Simson 2. Table centre, ribbo* worked—M. G. Simson 1 and 2, Mrs. fr„ J. Hutchinson 8.

'H*»d-p«ii*t«d—Margaret Leitch 1. i «H» Imwi *r4*4w«rb—Mil* D. E. U. W 1, Ma* X«tw HfrUr g, Mrs. H. H. SVreet I, <?. 6 e«*t»»» T.h.c, Miss 1 Q«w k.i. i 7»a«r tan ««*—Mb* Beta T»yler 1, M. C. (J.. Simioi S. iTory MiTM w«*k-l. Cfcisholm 1. H»«i tatiVtod teeta—Mim Rm» Polasfhwk 1, Mira Tfciw !f*y)»r J. HiiMd butted !»••*«•«—M. A. ffldw 1, Mtss Rcnm PolatiiMk >. &rty*s weollea }Mktt-Mr». F. J. HuUW.kmi 1, Mb» M. laylftr i, Miss K Caaiterte* |. J»ney table «t»f #f treeket work-* Mrs. Hiekham 1, Mr*. C. Carter 2, Mis* K L. Watson *, M. I. Bvra v.h.c. Ladies' knitted loat—Miss Helen Taylor 1, Miss A. G. Steekcnson 8. Embroidered bed »pread—Margaret Leitch 1. 6 Embroidered pillow ease or shamMargaret Leitch 1, Hsuil Okey 2, Esther Fitzgerald 3, M. (*. G. Simson v.h.c. Collection of doylies—Miss Ivy Okey 1, Margaret Leitch 2, M. C. G Simson 3, Mrs. P. J. Hutchinson T.h.c,. Miss E. I King h.s. White embroidery—\ T . M. Crookc 1, Margaret Leitch 2.' Crochet—Mrs. C. Carter 1, Miss Ivv Okey 2. . ' Lace—Mrs. T. Anderson (Huiroa) 1. M. C. 0. Simson 2. Crochet quilt—Mrs. L. C. Mackie 1. Miss I. Clow t Miscellaneous—Mrs. ' Roller (Bell Block) 1, A. M. ghtllty J, Miss E. Wells v.h.c. ! Plain sewing, collection—Miss A. Keightley 1. Fancy needlework, collection—Mrs Leitch 1. Drawn-thread tablt centre.—Miss B. E. M. Lejrg 1, Margaret Leitch 2, Mrs. G. Cock-3, Mrs. L. C. Mackie v.h.c

\ WOODWORK. ; (Judge: Mr. 11. (J. Moverley). j Poker work on wood—Miss E. M. Morgan 1, Esther Fitzgerald 2. Wood carving, chip—Eileen Mannix 1, ' 'Laurent Allen i, Katie Kegg 3. " Wood carving in relief—Walter Bew- , ley l. MISCELLANEOUS. 1 (Judge: Mr. W. Smith. Steward: Mr. lSi'liringer). Any collection of stamps, coins, or Hooker 1, Miss E. King.B. SKETCHING AND PAINTING. (Judge: Mr. D. Hutton. Steward: Mr. Bellringer). The judge remarked that the pen and ink sketches were a class of work that required encouraging, but was rather disI appointed that the whole of the _ oil I paintings were from copies. Original paintings should be attempted. .Pen and ink sketches—Miss B. E. M. Legg 1 and 2. Pen and ink sketches, comic—Lionel Inch (Stratford) 1. • Painting in oils—Miss Charter)* 1, Miss K. L. Watson 2. Paintin» in watercolors—Miss : Bessie Charteris 1. Black and white drawing, crayon—. Miss A. E. Ingley (Fitzroy) 1. MAORI EXHIBIT. It is only fitting- that a Taranaki show should have a Maori exhibit, but unfortunately only one native farmer, (Mr. ' Ngaere Preston) came forward to show ' the pakeha that the Maori race still knows the meaning of the word "in- ' dustry." In many respects the display | made is extremely interesting, notably the models respecting the kaianga 4 (Maori pa), wharemu (cook-hojise), \ whata kanaka (stand for drying corn), ' and pataka- (storehouse). In addition | there are numerous valuable and interi esting articles, including greenstone mere ', meres and axes, a carved kauri frame, t { r&urau, tobacco, shark-hooks, eel baskets, ; and mats. Roots, grains and vegetables of all descriptions, the whole adorned with ferns, complete the display. s TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSES. (Judges: Messrs. W. A. Ballantyne-and R. G. Whetter. Steward: Mrs. F. W. , Sandford). •j The judges of the Technical and Pub- ' >' lie School classes expressed themselves I generally pleased with the classes ■ I which they judged. In class 280 (bill of ' j parcels, receipted), the>judgfo said' £hai I these were hardly up to the average in ' penmanship and setting out. The letter of application was "very, very average." • j The first prize winner's writing was >j rather, too large, but tho penmanship was much better than the rest: In 'the. r 1 rnnn Hrnwinnr nlaaa tha firaf auiarA mlrAfkA "

1 map drawing class, the first award stood out on its own. In brush drawing, the Vitzroy School had a particularly good exhibit, and again the first prize-winner was of outstanding merit. It was diffi- . cult to decide the second .and third I places, the exhibits being practically I equal. L Writing competition, under 13 years— Wiolet Loveridge (Hurford Road School) ;1, Noel Jackson (New Plymouth) 2, Mabel Francis (New Plymouth) 3. Writing competition, under 15 yearsArthur Phipps (New Plymouth) 1, Rose West (Fitzroy) 2, Marian Martin (Hillsborough) 3. ! Drawing, geometry, under 15 years—L. Boswell (New Plymouth) J. I Map drawing, 15 years and under, map of New Zealand—Lionel Inch (Stratford) 1, Rose West (Fitzroy) 2. j Set of six. brush work drawings, ia color or monochrome, under 15 years'— May Aroa (Fitzroy) 1, Murray Joll (Fitzroy) 2, Rose West (Fitzroy) S, Norman Kibby (Fitzroy) v.h.c. rro COOKERY. (Judge: Mrs. A. M. Cock; Steward: Mr. J. H. Freethy. Hate of scones, plain—Doreen Moore f, At Ewing 2, E. Reddles h.c; sweet— B. Hartnell 1, M. Loveridge 2. . 'fausage, rolls—M Pattie 1, V. Bellringer 2,U Yates h.c. Jam Tart, short pastry—C. Blanehet* i 1, C. Lye 2, L. Short c. Flakey pastry—- , F. Walrlock 1, M. Newsam 2, W. Hartnell commended. Cornish pasties—E. Lynch 1, Esther Bray 2, J. Thomas h.c. Seed cake—L. Hurle 1, W. Hawkee 2. . Swiss roll—A. Rae 1, R. Martin 2, M. Hawkes h.c. Short bread—G. Lobb 1, E. Newell 2. Mixed Sweets—A Ewing 1, N. Corkill 2, E. White 3, H. Hurle h.e. i CHILDREN'S CLASSES

| Judges: Mrs. J. H. Prether, Captai* Thompson, and Messrs. W. 'H. Movm and W. W. Smith; stewards, Messrs. L. Jackson and Bellringer. Best collection of articles nude by any corps of Boy Scouts or Cadets.— Westown Troop Dominion Scout* 1. Most useful article made by boy under 16 years $f age,—L. Boswell (New Bymouth), 1. By girl under It vearij Mis* C. L. Street 1? Miss Mary Coleman 1. By boy under 12 years: Erie Smart 1. Most ornamental article made by airl under lo years.-Miss C. L. Street 1, Mm M. Coleman 2 By girl under 12 years: Emily Ackland (Lepperton) 1. By bor under 12 years: E. C. Coleman 1. Carved woodwork, under 12 yeaw. G. Callaghan 1. Bag (home-made), useful or ornamental, for boys and girls under 16 years.— Mass Mary Coleman 1, Any collection of stamps, coins or minerals: Gerald Boswell 1 Collection of basketware, exhibitor under 18 years.-Miss Muriel Corry 1. SCHOOL GARDENS. The competition for the best school garden was won by the Omata Sehool, who were the only competitors. They Si*? n * ce . dlB P»y ?' root* and veaeschools do not take sufficient interest to exhibit as it is certain that, there are several.schools in tho province thu products of whose garde,, wonM mU . a nice display, (Continued on page 8.)