Dominion Show

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 30, 25 June 1914, Page 5

Dominion Show

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A GREAT SUCCESS,

Tlio fifth rl the series! of Dominion Dairy Shows held at llawera is in point of effective arrangement for ahead .of its predecessors. At the opening yesterday it was evident that thfl officials had spared no pains to have everything in its place and they deserve a large measure of praise fotf tlhe completeness of their work. The numerous Press representatives present wore given facilities far their work that were in notable contrast to the cramped miarte;s provided previously, and though tie room set apart for the piirposie was on tilio other side of the street, the ample space, together with the courteous attention of the press steward, .made" work pleasant. In the arrangement of the hall in whidli the show is being heCd, excellent use has been made of the availably space, and though the eslhibits left no room to spare, there was no crowdingAnother matter on which the committee deserves 1o be complimented is that no side ehows wore allowed inside the building, and a? a consequence there was no crush at any given point. The hall was made to present a bright and attractive appearance, soi that as tihere is plenty for the public to see there should be no Question as to the financial success of the jfhow.

Though they easily top any other yt-ajr, the enitric® fall ishiort ef lost year's record by 74. Since tlhe inauguration of the Dominion Show the entries (have been respectively 813, 1160, 1208, 1425 and 1351. Compared \with last year the principal falling off is noticed is dairy produce 94 (last year 123). fancy work 12,3 (101), and poultry 277 (3C7). Increases are shown in the public school section 208 (188), (homo industries 211 (ii)G), fruit 49 (20), and photography 40 (1).

To those interested in the dairy industry the display of butter and cheese naturally had a great attraction. To Ulie public it was an olject-lesson on thie source of Taranaki weath. The cheese has already been reported' on so that it need inly be .referred to in passing and the eMails of the butter awards are published in this iss(ue.

FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCE. Viewed as a whole, tihe exhibits in this section present a very attractive appearance, the excellent manner & which they were displayed showing Che pioduce to the best advantage. At the same time, both the number and quality of the 'xhibits were not quite as good as might have been expected at a centre renowned for high cultivation. The few potatoes that were slhown were slia.pely, even in size, and good to look at. One giant pumpkin was a verv conspicuous object. The mangolds were about the average, though there were some very eieditahle specimens, yet there was plenty of room for improvement. Carrot* were a partieuJarly good and strong class, and would have done credit to anv district. There was a very fair collection of swede twrniipfi, but siome of the specimens were hardly worth a place at a show. Onions made up in quality wliat was 'lacking in qwintity, and the imrsnips were only moderate, witlh a few exceptions, which well, merited the awards. FRUIT.

Although the appearance of the fruit exhibits was moat pleasing, it is evident that hot nearly sufficient attention is given to the fruit industry in South Tairanaki. There were some fine samples of apples, 'but there were several' dishes that were not of a (high order of merit. There was, however, no question as to tllie excellence of the apples slmwn by Mir L. G. Duncan, of Nelson, who secured seven first and five second awards, including the qwize for tihe best collection. ;}ut for tlhis outside exhibitor, the disp'.uy would iliave bee.n shorn o f its attractiveness. Mr J. Tosland (Piharna) liad, for exhibition only, some particularly large pears.

HONEY. Although <li? entries in this section were not as Mimerous as mi«ht have been expected, there wire specimens of all kinds of honey—in frames, sections, bottles, wax t* .'lets, granulated and liquid—and the display made was a ver-i creditable one, tnough experts might class it as on'/ fair. Tliore was an <ibftnee of "foul brood" that was distinct'y pleasing, only one frame showiri" till at it had iidlered in that way, but the evil had been removed. It would stem that complete satisfaction will not bt: given in the matter of judging honey until a Government standard has been fixed, but tihe verdicts of the judges at Hnwera should leave no just wuuse for complaint. Sonic of ' the specimens of liquid honey were exceptionally good, while the bar frame exhibit that took first prize stood out on its own.

HOME INDUSTRIES. A feature of the dhow -ia certainly the section devoted to home industries, which is bound to attract a large share of public attention. The exhibits with a few exceptions (plum puddings and pikelets in particular) 'beair striking testimony to the skill of the ladies of Taranaki as experts in plain and fancy cooking. The seones and cakes we/ru 4)ai'ti.culai'ly good, both in tihe making and cooking, while the sponges were decidedly above the average m merit, l'eilhaps the most appetising exhibit in this class was Mrs W. R. Russell's app'.e pie, which came as near perfection as .possible. The Mlies wore not remarkable either fa r quantity or c.uality, but the piokles and preserved fruits were very meritorious. Some very good specimens of home ma*" xine were exhibited, Mrs 11. OhadwicK taking the prize fo r the best collection, and Miss L E. Walker lecturing the award and special for the ibeat single bottle. The only New Plymouth award in this section was in flic class for brown scones in wlhich Mrs d H. Dunn obtained a highly corniimended. , IjOGvS.

Tile officials responsible for Ohe arrangement of the (logs deserve special praise, the cauiues being snugly aul comfortably 'housed. All classes wer.: well represented, and the dogs luul been carefully prepared for exhibition. The dhow wis well up to the average, most of the prom mailt breeders being present or represented. The terriers and hounds were well represented, but tiht> scttero (English, Irish and Gordons) were easily tile beat class in tthc sluw, breeders from as far south aa Wellington competing. The most stWcessful exhibitor was Mr T. Kirk wood (Stratford), wlu secured seven firsts and a second.. In greyhounds F. Parkin annexed four firsts and a. special. Only one, pointed' was shown, Mr A. Stewart (Batnpiko) taking tho prize. For English Betters C. Goodson wcured tihree flints and a second. Pox terriers were well represented, A. Wal.she (Waipulou) obtaiuinf livia filists anl two seconds, Don Bain (Toko) gaining a first and a second. Collies were not numerous, but nome (lops of fine duality were benched. J. E. Hu'hard's (Stratford) scouring the award for his dog in the open okas for rough coited collie's, also in tlie limit elaas Mr .T. R. Steer (Midhirst) secured a for bitc'ics in the nfirice and liniil

aartues, and a second . f K. posgrove (M»««0 «* a&rttathe SW iWW. took fiiist prw inthe i J. (Jhong smooth coated collie® -fr - Hniuioffi (Ratapiko) took tot («■ JtoWjff were present m fair nmnbei* and t»* average quality WW &*- Mt <£.*» i/ ; od (iitoutfoTd) won two open ami no vte class. Mr F. Doteon (Stratford obtained a second in the °lf\? a8 ® dogs and a v.luo. in t'lw lM»t (ten Sparficls (cocker). The dog» m th» class were only moderate, Mra Jiuckrell (Wanganua) winning in the limit class and obtaining it first and fecial m the open class lor. dogs. J. ' (WTmnirainomc-ira) secured a fust lor ms puppy bitch. Mr J. M. Poynter («.- tliain) took U'" firsts in tlie novice and open classes. In field spaniel*, W. Smith (Stratford) was ftrst and J. MBlfl ' (Stratford) second There were ' only three entries. In Si;yc terriers H. D.Oap* len secured '«'•> firsts, in Betters (Eng* fell) C. Goodson tenured three firsts • and a gcooul; T. Kirk wood obtained four firsts, and J. VoyJe- (Stratford) obtained two seconds and a v.h.c. In Irish settlers, J. Ttjbertson (Wairoa) took ' three tots ami one second; Mrs G. H. Saunders (N<mv Plymouth) a first and a special. In Australian terriers, there was to award in the (fallciige classes. , A. C. Walshe (Stratford) obtained a first for a brace of terriers, also first for a team, any other variety. Of pugs there was a moderate entry, ljut tike flogs exhibited were of fair quality. Mrs A. Coid9on obtained a fimt and fflrecial in the open class, and Mrs J, Roch (New Plymouth) a ' secflnd. In deei'hounds Mr W. Janson was thfc onlly exhibitor, securing three firsts. The u.try of greyhounds was small, and the quality moderate, F. Parkin obtaining four first!* an 1 a special. i

POULTRY. : in- wo. wil# & * whole partieitljrly good, especially io . tfcose classeß for which championships were allocated, niam,oly, Silver Wyandottes, Golden Wyandottes and White Wyandottes. TUie points prize in this section was ainexed by Messrs Stewart and Landtsperg (Nonnanby), wiho have won over 280 rizes with their birds this year. The Silver Wyandotte ChampionBhip went to Mi W. Hall, of SentTy Hill; that for the Golden Wyandottes to Mr E. H. Holland (Bunnytborpe), but there v was 110 championship award for White Wyandottes, owing to insufficiency oi competition. The ladtes bracelet was won by Mrs E. H. Holland. Houdans: Stewart and" Landspeng took tlhree firsts. Langshans: Mrs 0. Downey (Stratford) one first. Hack Orpingtons: Walter Scott (New Plymouth) took two firsts; B. Gwillim (New Plymouth) two thirds and h.c. Buff Orpingtons: L. V. Dahl 1 and 2, Mrs Norfolk two firsts. White Orpingtons: Stewart aJid Landsptrg four fthui and three second®. Golden Wyandottes: H. E. Ouidlby (Waitara) a first, second and two thirds; "E. TT. Holland two Urate and dvampwn. Silver Wyandottes: E. H. Holland, three firsts; W. Ha'l (Lepperton), chMinpionShip, one first, three seconds, and n third 1 . White Wyandottes: T. B. Holdawiu\ thr.ee fists (the' onjy entries). I'lvmoutli Cock* (barred): Mrs C. Dow- • luy, three firsts. PlyroWitti Rock» (white): Stewart and laudsperg, ;0. T. »holrv«. Wilt Scott (New Plymouth), and 0. Oudbv all obtained a first. Wlnte Leghorns:. 11. E. Oudbv, two firpts, a cfcond. mid n third. Brown Leghorn): F. A. .Tnnira (New Plymouth). a frost: A 0. Ajibrey (Waitaia). two firsts and . and second; W. A. Gurby (New Plymouth), a second. Leghorns (any other -variety): Mrs Dahl 1, H, Ma-itrrs (StTatford 1 ), 2. Minorca* (black) : A. C. Aubrey, a first,; Stewn't and Lnndsrorg. two firsts and a second. Pencilled Htunburg: C. F. Ayton (Wai-t-ira). Rhode Tsland Reds: Duckworth (New Plymouth), two •firsts. American White Leghorns: H. E. Ondby, two firsts, a Rocond. a thiTd, and b.c.: A. Lister (New Plymouth), a third. Bantarns (TiTack r.'d came): W. Y. Kirkman (Stmitfnrd). one first, two secondhand .» a third. Bantams (roseeomb): C. Goodman 1 and 2. H. Matters- 2 and 3. ]>wk» (Pekin): A. Bevel] (Wthain), two-flrsta antl two seconds. The same exhibitor . nlso «cwed two firsts and a 'second for Jndinn Runner. CANARIES.

Norwich: W. J. White took three firsts and a second. In the other chissen the only entries were by P. and A. E. Gdodncre (New Plymouth).

CATS. This class mi a small, but the exhibits .were very attractive. Aire M. E. Hooker (Hawera) took first prize for 'her entries in silver tabbies, blue Persian, smoke Persian, A.O.V. Persian Mid brown tabby. Mrs C. Roch (New Ply* mouth) gained a second Mid third in the Mue Persian class. Bna Hooker (under 12) was the enly exhibitor of a cat in the Children's class.

TRADE DISPLAYS. MR NEWTON KINO; One of the rniost striking exhibits in the show is the comprehensive dispCay of farming, dairying, and other requisites which Mr Newton King stocks* for the use of the settlers. It contains a' large assortment of seeds, and a special glass case containing samples of the world-famous Carton's, Hurst's and Sterling' eseds. There are Melottc and Lister separators, Ridd milking machines with the latest improved Annstrong releaser, a three-bucket milking plant' driven by a l'/Ap- Lister engine; the latest types of «B4c 8, drills and other a sr'icultural implements; a I'/sh.p. two-stand 'shearing machine; a 4V's'h.p'. Listev wnerai! utility engine with forced feed h'hrlrator to ensure regular running. There is also a very fine display of the world-famous Swift, 8.5.A., and A..T/S. motor cycles. These exhibits occupy a frontage of 95 feet, and in Addition to this there are some splendid specimens of motor-cars in the adjoining annexe. Tihe <H=<play is in every way worthy of the chow and of Mr King.