The Winter Show.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 311, 10 June 1915, Page 7

The Winter Show.

A Successful Opening.

SOME FINE EXHIBTS.

Despite the unfavorable circumstances created by the outbreak of war, the sixth annual winter show, under the auspices of the Taranaki A. and P. Society was opened in the Coronation Hall yesterday under conditions that should ensure its being a success, financially and othenvise. The weather, which has in the past treated the show very unkindly gives every promise of remairing fine, and that should ensure financial su ceess. Exhibitors from near and far have supported the society well, so that, despite the fact that many previous exhibitors are precluded from entering owing to the extra demands made on their time at home and on account of their eons having gone to the war, the exhibits are well up to last year's number in every section, while in the aggregate last year's figures are exceeded.

Owing to the Defence Department having taken up some of the space in tho hall, the Spacing Committee have had a difficult task in accommodating all the entries, but on the whole they .have carried out their task satisfactorily, though in one or two instances improvements might have been effected. Rather too much of the main hall is taken up by side-shows, and these,' though possibly good revenue producers, might with advantage to all concerned ,have been relegated to one of the side halls. The quality of the exhibits, whether of the farm or the result of the ladies' handiwork, is on the wholegood. The machinery exhibits and tradesmen's displays are all worthy of inspection, and visitors will find much to instruct them. The Agricultural Department's exhibit alone is worthy of hours of study. The district and farmers' competitions, though drawing few entries are of very high merit. The root crops afel vegetables are displayed in one of the annexes, and the poultry will be exhibited to-day in another.

The arrangements made by the secretary, Mr. A. L. Humphries, are such as ensure the smooth working of the show. Judging was commenced earlv, but so numerous arc some of the classes and so keen was the competition that it was late before judging was completed, and judges and stewards had an arduous day. The prize tickets were put up very promptly. There was a good attendance throughout the afternoon and evening, when the Citizens' Band played a few selections outside tho hall. To-day is people's day, and the show is certainly deserving of a large attendance.

THE OPENING. BY THE PRIME MINISTER. The Premier arrived at the hall shortly after two o'clock, accompanied by the Hon. 0. Samuel, M.L.C., Mr. H. J. Okey, M.P., Mr. J. S. Council, president of the Agricultural Society, and the Mayor (Mr. J. E. Wilson). Some time was spent in inspecting the various exhibits.

This was an enormous increase. During the same years the increased output of butter was 105,000 cwts., and of clieese 193,848 cwts. This was very satisfactory to the people of the whole country. The Premier then referred at some length to the fruit growing industry, remarking that there was plenty of room for expansion in Taranaki. He would watch the district with a.very great deal of interest, well knowing that what was good for it would be good for the country as a whole. Mr. Massey then declared the show open.

Subsequently the party ascended to the. gallery, from which Mr. J. C. Connett addressed those assembled. He remarked that if the show that day was not so good as in previous years it was partly due to the bad season and partly to the {treat war in which the Empire was taking so big a part, but, as the Premier had told them in the past, their motto should always be "business as usual." After referring to the poor support accorded to the school gardens class, he alluded to the field agricultural competitions, which were well represented, farmers being given good illustrations of the advantage and value of intense cultivation. The bull which Mr. Griffiths had kindly presented them to raffle would be on view on Saturday, and he would remind them that at the conclusion of the show a gift auction would be held in aid of the Belgian Fund. In welcoming the Premier, he remarked that they had to thank Mr. Massey for numerous benefits, particularly for the fine exhibition of the Agricultural Department, and for the advantage of hearing an agricultural address in the Town | Hall on Saturday, when Mr. McTaggart would speak to them on "Intensive Cul- ] tivation in Taranaki." It was up to ] them to grow all the cereals they could I for the benefit of the country and the Empire in the present crisis, and thoy should be glad to learn all that would I be of use to them. In conclusion, ho re-' ferred to the facilities now provided at New Plymouth Harbor for accommodating large boats and the able manner in which the Premier had dealt with the difficulty caused by the scarcity of shipping since the war commenced. (Ap-j plause.) The Prime Minister expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of opening the show. He congratulated the society both on the quantity and quality of the exhibits. He had seldom seen a show to equal it, and felt sure that no farmer could visit it without learning something. The departmental exhibition was a very good one. Tie also congratulated the town and district on the evidences of prosperity which lift j had noticed every where. The outlook for the prices of produce was remarkably good. There was a very strong demand for all descriptions of their produce, not only in Brita'l', but through- I out Europe. It was the duty of all: those who could not serve with the 1 forces to do all they could in the pro- ] duction of foodstuffs', and (Ims help the | Empire while at the. same time helping themselves. The prosperity of the coun-j try depended on its exports, and they would be pleased to learn that doling > the last year their exports had increased bv £4,0(10,000, while for the last three years the increase was C 5.000.000. For the year ending March .'ll last their exports totalled £27.000.000, but. this should by no means satisfy anyone; they should do all they could to increase the* productivity of the soil. He must not forget to congratulate the townspeople on the magnificent offer they had made to assist the farmers with the harvest. This was a most cxcclle.it spirit to exhibit. Mr. Massey then referred at some length to the difficulty/ they had had in the past in obtaining' vessels to export their produce, remarking that if the. ships Imd been available they would have got away another £1,000,000 worth of produce. Having detailed the history of the shipping trouble. Mr. Massey said he had spent £l.").Oft(( of tin- public money to secure two boats, and considered (hat he was quite justified in doing so. (Hear, hear.) The Imperial authorities had also done everything in their power to assist them in t'hei; dilfieultv, having alwavs met his wishes to the best of their 'ability. They would remember that freights were increased at the beginning of the war. 1 The shipping owners were business men, I and were out to make money, but when the Board of Trade, took over the insulated ships they put up the freights, but paid the increase themselves. They had also kept the Dominion well supplied with insulated ships, and he considered : that the Board had acted very generously. They had recently notified him, however, that they could not continue 1 this, and asked that in future the full freight be paid. When the Imperial authorities commandeered their frozen meat some time ago they had been surprised at his request for a credit of half l a million. Since March 31 last they had | paid nearly £2,000,000 for meat] and there was a similar quantity now in store. With regard to butter and cheese, , he had heard no complaints. ',,0 uiany congratulations on the. quality of their dairy produce. As an instance of the increase of output. lie mentioned i'r:l in 1012 there were 110 faeturirs in T.-r'-nakik producing IS,OOI tons of claoy produce. while last year th" factories were 132 and, the output 25,110 ions,

JUDGES AND STEWARDS. Butter and Cheese.—Judges : Graders' Service. Stewards : Messrs H. King, J. R. Rowlands and D. J. Hughes. Ham and Bacon.—Judge : Mr W. Hcaly. Stewards : Messrs G. Colson and J. Honeyfield. Fruits.—-Judge : Mr H. King. Stew- | ard : Mr J. R. Hill. Garden Vegetables.—Judges : Messrs B. S. Loiigstaff and J. Home. Stewards: Messrs J. H. Frcthoy, S. Brooks and A. S. Frost. Field Roots, Farm Products and District Courts.—Judges : Messrs C. Goodson, H. King and W. Healy. Stewards : (Messrs Hoeock, 'Saunders, Guscott.Samp. son and Longstaff.

Farm Produce and Farmers' Classcß Judge: Mr W. Stewards : Messrs R. Johnstone, N. Hill, F. Callaghan and T. Luxton,

Home Industries, Jams Sauces and Pickles.—Judges : Messrs W. Healy and G. Young. Stewards : Messrs 0. Street, C. Bellringer, T. Smellie, R. H. Pigott and O. Cook.

Bottled Fruits, Preserved Fresh Vegetables, and Honey Section.—Judges : Messrs W. Healy and O. J. Herrick. Stewards : Mcs&rs G. Colson and J. Honeyfield. Fancy Work and Children's Classes. —Judges: Mcsdamcs H. Fookcs and Crooke (Classes 233-243) ; Mcsdamcs W. Ambury and M. Armstrong. (Classes 2ib) ; Mesdames D. X. Morrison Mid Blackley Classes 2,3<)-274); Mrs. Foote and Miss Marshall (Classes 27'5-2!)0); Mesdames F. Webster and Do'bb (291-290); Mrs R. Cock and Major Sandford. Stewards : Mesdames K. Doekri'i, F. Bellringer, A. Boon, Misses Stephen-son-Smith, Humphries, Goldsworthy and Lewis.

Native Works and General Competitions.—Judge : Mr W. W. Smith. Stewards : Messrs (!. Browne and W. P. Reid.

Ensilage—Judge : Mr R. Johnstone. Stewards : Messrs X. Hill, F. Calhißlian and '!'. Luxton.

Photography. Judge: Mr. Heel.Stewards : 'Messrs C. Brown and \V. !'. Reid.

Illuminating and Ticket Writing.— Judge : Mr A. Lee. Stewards : Messrs G. Browne and W. it'. Reid.

Painting mid Sketching—Judge : Mr Hut ton. Stewards: Messrs (!. Browne and \V. P. Reid.

Writing and Drawing. Judges : Messrs Rnlhmtvne and Whelter. ' Stewards':' Messis C. lirowne and W. V. Reid. -Poultry—Judge : Mr ,1. Xixon, Kingsland, Auckland. Steward: i\lr'e\ James.

Pigeons. - Judge: Captain Allen Ngaere. Steward : Mr A. Lister.

FARMERS' GLASSES. *

Mr. W. Healy, one of tlic judges in tlie funnel's' classes, expressed his disappointment at the poor entries. Only two or three farmers competed in some of the classes. The wheat was a fairly good sample, showing that Taranaki can produce good milling wheat. The Chevalier barley was good, though some of the grain was a had color. The Cape barley was an inferior sample. In Algerian oats the prize-winners were exceedingly good samples, the rest heing only moderate. The cobs of maize were very good, hut lie considered they might possiblyi have been classified to better advantage by the exhibitors. The grain under the heading of any other variety was very good. There was also very little competition in the. ensilage sections, but the samples shown were of excellent feeding quality.

FIELD ROOTS. The exhibition of field roots mint be considered very satisfactory. It is pleasing to note, too, that practically every portion of Taranaki is represented in one or other of the classes. The judges in the farm classes have done their work in a thorough .manner, as a glance at the points will show, and such a tabulated result should not only prove of educative value to the farmer, as showing where he can improve, but also benefit his district. Of the farm roots exhibited at the show the judge considered the field roots very good, especially the swedes, which were a long way 'better than lie had expected to see, considering tin- dry season. The mangolds were good, though some showed a tendency to roughness and were evidently not too veil j Reeled. The carrot;' wen- a fine Barnhal). Tln.iv was also a good line of vhite ear?, 's 1 , which r.v"'.e si excellent ex'.,hit. There was si. Sx; ed-

lootion (of fodder pljwta, though he stated he had seen better specimens of Chow Mollier. DISTRICT EXHIBITS. Bell Block again wins this section unopposed. As usual the ladies have take* their ■very active share in the preparation of this exhibit, which would be a credit indeed to any show. It is to toe regretted that there is no competition in the class, because it would 'be hard to beat. Tiic example set by Bell Block is to be commended to other districts. The judge could not speak too highly of the Bell Block exhibit. It is, however, 'badly placed by the space committee, occupying a position facing the side walls, where it is hidden from view. It is difficult to enumerate the items that comprise the exhibit, but certainly they are a great advertisement for the productivity of the district, and the .general arrangement reflects great credit on the ladies and gentlemen responsible. HAMS AND BACONS. There is not much' competition in this class. Messrs J. F. Loveridge and F. Andrews, however, exhibit some very fine quality bacon and ham. A notable absentee is the Inglewood Bacon Factory, whose exhibit in former years was a much admired feature of the show. FRUIT. The entries of fruit are not numerous, but there are some excellent samples of applies. The oranges, though small, are of good quality. Competitors are drawn from Hawera, Warea, Koru, Lepporton, and New Plymouth. HONEY. The entries in this section are a record for Taranaki, no less than forty being benched. Competitors hail from as far away as Canterbury. Competition was very keen, the judge (Mr. O. J. Herriek) having a very difficult task in adjudicating. Frame comb honey, considering the season, was very fair, but the section honey was very disappointing. He considered that the first two prize-takers in the liquid honey would not be beaten in Taranaki this year. Some of the honey suffered, through not being properly liquified, whilst in others the flavors were too delicate. The granulated honey was an excellent class. Mr. Clayton, of Canterbury, was the principal pirize-

taker, beating Mr. Taylor, of Hawera, who iiad annexed the prizes hero for three years. Mr. Taylor himself, in eonvcrsation with a News reporter, relerred to the improvement in the honey in New Plymouth during the past few years. The judge stated that he had been of opinion that Taranaki,.honey could beat Canterbury, but after seeing Mr. Clayton's fine exhibit, he felt that Taranaki was a long way behind. Some line samples of wax were shown, though much of it was too dark. Mr. O. J. Herrick lias on exhibition a fine collection of granulated liquid honey from ;the Te Arei apiaries, and Mrs. A. R. Matthews, of Egmont Village; is also showing a fine collection of honey in beeswax. GARDEN VEGETABT./ES. ' Taken on the whole, there i 9 a magnificent display of garden .vegetables, proving that the Taranaki farmer can cater for the house as well as fori his stock. The onions are as fine an:exhibit as one could wish to see and gave the judges considerable trouble to sort out the prize-winnera, and the same;ap>plies to the shallots. There is a goodly display; of carrots, fino clean roots. Parsnips are also good. The exhibit of potatoes is very creditable. For ithe time of year the samples of lettuce bunched were very good. There was a poor entry of cauliflowers, hut those that were entered are of fine quality. The judges expressed the opinion that the schedule might be improved in one or two instances, namely, the largest onion should be altered to the heaviest onion, and the heaviest pumpkin should read pumpkin heaviest and of test quality. These are small details that will no doubt receive attention. THE QUILT. The ladies have again worked a patchwork quilt, which is to be raffled in aid of the fluids of the society, and it is indeed a work of art. The centre piece is of white silk, on which is paired in oils the Allies' flags, surrounded by the flugs of the four dominions. Then in military colors are worked the names of all the generals and-officers (from Lord Kitchener downwards) who are in touch with the New Zealand Contingents. Next come the names of the soldiers who have been accepted for service from this district. The names of the committee of the show surround the military men and divide them oil' from the name's of prominent citizens and settlers which are worked around the edges of the quilt. In all, some five hundred names have been incorporated in this bed covering, and, as all have been tastefully worked in silk, the effect is very pleasing, whilst the quilt will form' a very unique souvenir of the present war toils fortunate possessor. The ladies of Bell Block and Hillsborough, who were mainly responsible for the idea, are in charge of the disposition of the quilt. HOME INDUSTRIES.

There was again good competition in the Home Industries classes, the ladies of the district coming out well to the support of the society. The judge, 11 r. Cloo. Young, in Inglewood, went through his task in a thorough and painstaking' manner. He judges the broad and cake on points, allocating five points each for texture, pile, crumb, color, and genoral appearand.-. Much interest was centred in the open head class, to which Mr. J. H. Street had presented a cup, to be won three times in succession. Mrs. P. Andrews, of Smart Road, had won it twice, and missed winning it altogether by half a point, being beaten by Mrs. J. Oliver. The points secured were respectively, Mrs. Oliver being mentioned first: texture 3J, 3; pile 35, 31; crumb 3J, 3; color 3, 4; general appearance 3}. 3; total 17, ](ij. These competitors were much in advance of the other ten in this class. Mrs. Hellier won the novice class with 1.").] points, Mrs. F. J. Iliggine being second with 14.1. Tlie brown bread went to Mrs. McCormick, with 15 points. The judge said that the jam sandwiches and Madiera, cakes were out on their own, and would be lit to compete at any show. The mixed sweets, too, were good, but there was room for improvement in the | pastry.

PRIZE LIST.

The prize list is as follows: FIEUD ROOTS. Carrots, long red—G. V. Tate 1. Taranaki Hospital Board 2; long white: J. Burgess 1, G. V. Tate 2. Newton King 3; Sinclair's Champion: G. V. Tate 1 and 3, S. Topliss (Urenuil 2: Barriball: G. V. Tate 1 and 2, C. E. Street 3. A. H. Street (Bell Block) v b c; yellow or orange: G. V. Tate 1 and s'. C. E. Street 3, J. F. Loveridge. (Huirangi) v h c. Mangel wuracl, long red—H. C. Be!, cher (Ttawhitiroa) 1. Newton King 2, ■T. "F. Loveriib'c 3: vcllow globe: Newton King 1, A. Fulton (Brixton) 2, R. Giddy, sen.' (Bell Block) 3, ,T. tei!i*s v h c: suirar '.:" white: •'"'. H«4:ii> ("I'll B'eek) 1. \T. Hrw'-in (Bel! ThAS ".- golden tankard; T. N. ■.Uae-khall 1. w. A. Nolan v h « : intermediate: C. E. Street 1: iny itfher safety: '". 1, T. N.

Blackball t and v h c; Jersey Quoen: 15. Griffiths 1, T. N. Blackliall' 2, H. C. Sampson (Hillsborough) v h c; two heaviest: C. Sorenson (Smart Road) 4'> lb I.

Cattle cabbage, drumheads—Newton King 1, Mrs. R. Ritchie 2. ' Kale—A. H. Street 1, J. Bentlmm (Koru) 2, C. V.. Street v h e. Chou Mollier—A. P. Listor ft (Frankley Road) 1, H. H. Sampson v h v e.

Silver beet—T. N. Blackhall 1 A. P. Lester 2.

Rape—C.,E; Street 1, S. Topliss v h c,

Sutton's swede acreage competition, of £lO 10s each prize, for the best two acres of swedes grown from Sutton's seeds, supplied direct by Webster Bros, to a competitor, each competitor making acceptance to place on exhibition at the Winter Show, three roots grown on the two acres judged, and the prize tielcets to be attached to the winners. Competitors can use whatever manure, if any, they may think most suitable for the crop. Entries to he judged in Mav. Prizes: First 7gs, second 2gs, third lg.

■ k : ;l ■ J? » ,Ja , o« om a £-3 s mi °P _, >«. >«-o 1? > "2 ° KoWo»)s !> H S. Topliss

(Ua-enui) .... 10 10 28 28 j- ao 86} T. L. Jury

(Tikorangi) 9$ 9J 29 28 91 85A C, 11. Jury • (Tikorangi) <q 0J 20 23 982 G. E. Lye (Tikorangi) . 9 !>J 29 24 9 80 W. K. Morris (Oakura) ... 9 10 25 19 9 7B Garton's superlative swede competition, of £lO 10s (presented l>y Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co., New Zealand agents for Garton's, Ltd.), for the best crop of not less than two acres of barton's superlative swedes, grown from seed procured direct from Newton King (Taranaki agent). Every competitor making acceptance must exhibit at the Winter Show three roots grown on the two acres judged. Crops to be judged in "May. Prizes: First figs, second 3gs, third lg. G. V. Tato

(Waitara) .. 9J 10 29 33J 9 91 P. Brophy.

(Pungarehu) 9 10 30 Sd\ 1) 88J R. Memberv

(Stratford) . 10 10 20} 264 10 80 F. Andrews

(Bell Block) 9J 10 28* 23 10 81 E. Hellier

(Lepperton) .0 0} 30 22 0 79} W. K. Morris

(Oalkura) 1 ... 10 10 294 20} 9 79 P. W. Cornwall

(Bell (Block) .9i 10 27 22 9}; 78 Hurst's .Monarch swede acreage competition, of • £lO 10s (presented by 'Mr. Newton King), for the best crop, ofmot less than two acres, of Hurst's Monarch swedes, grown from seed procured direct from Newton King. Every competitor making acceptance must exhibit at the Winter Show three roots grown on the two acres judged. Crops to be judged in May. Prizes: First figs, second 3gs, third lg. J. Snrten

(Tikorangi) 9 <H 28 24} 980 E. Hellier

(Lepperton) 9} 10 30 10} 9 75

Mangel field root acreage competition, for the best half-acre mangels of any variety or varieties, each competitor making acceptance to place on exhibition at the Winter Show three roots grown on the half-acre judged. Prizes: First 3gs, second 2gs, third lg. J. Richards (Bell Block) 10 10 30 29} 10 89} W. H. JuTy (Omata) ... 10' 10 29} 20} 10 89 G. M. Txmgstaff (Tiwurutangi) 0} 0} 30 20} 9 87} E'. Griffiths ('Bell Block) » 10 30 .28 9} 80} J. F. Loveridge (Iluirangi) . 10 10 30 27 9 90} A. Fulton (Brixton) .. 8} 9} 30 27} 9 84} Taranaki Hos- ' / pital Board (Westown) . 0 10 30 19 10 7« Sole Bros.' swede competitions, for three best swedes, any variety, grown with manure purchased from Sole Bros. First prize, manure £2; second, manure 10s. F. Andrews (Smart Road) 1. R. Giddy, sen. (Bell Block) 2. Swedes, name of variety to be given— E. Griffiths 1, C. E. Street 2, G. V. Tate he. Swede, superlative—R. Giddy, sen., 1, T. L. Jury (Tikorangi) 2. J. F. Loveridge (Huirangi) 3, E. J. Rowell (Koru) h c, C. E. Street c. Nineteen entries, Swede Monarch—C. 15. Street, A. H. Street 2, J. F. Loveridge h c. Swede, champion—A. H. Street 1. Swede. Magnum Bonum—Mrs. R. Ritchie 1, E. J. Rowell 2. Crimson King—A. H. Street I, C. E. Street 2, J. F. Loveridge h c. Turnips, yellow—J. Bentham (Koru) 1. Turnips, heaviest—C. E. Street (25% lb) 1, C. E. Street (2r>y,lb) 2. Field roots, any other variety—C. E. Street 1, G. V. Tate 2. FARM PRODUCTS. "Rest collection, grown on one farm. To he displayed in a space 10ft x 10ft high, and to be decorated by a farmer or farm hands. Eirst prize £. r > 5s challenge cup, presented by Mr. G. W. Browne, and £2 2s, and a gold medal to the winning owner; second £1 Is. Also a special prize of ,C 1 Is donated by Messis Sole Bros. 0. E.Street 1. The competitor. Mr. Street also won hist year. The conditions of the challenge cup arc that it has to be won three times before becoming the exhibitor's property. It cannot be won outright, however, inside seven years. .A'fte.r the seventh competition the exhibitor successful three times first wins the cup. .

■DISTRICT FARM PRODUCTS COMPETITION.

The combined products of all farmers in any district; each district to 'be selected by the farmers themselves. The exhibits must be arranged by farmers or farm hands. TSell Block district 1. The. only competitor. Collection of farm products (grown on one farm); home industries not allowed—A. H. Street, 100 points, 1; T. X. iTHae.kh.all, 08, 2. The maximum points were 140. FARM PRODUCE. Chaff, oaten sheaf—T. N. Blackball (Lcppcrton) ]; wheat straw: G. V. Tate 1; oaten straw: G. V. Tate 1, T. N. Blackball 2. Straw, pressed-G. V. Tate 1. Hay, best truss—W. H. Giddv (Omatn) 1, R. Giddv, sen. (Bell Block) 2, C. Hoskin (Bell Block) 3. Ensilage grass, best sample, size 18 x 12— W. If. Hoskin (Bell Block) 93 points I, R. Giddy, sen. (Bell Block) 89 points 2.' Bundle of green fodder—L. A. Nolan 1, K Hellier 2. .. Bundle of lucerne—T. N. Blackhall I.

CHKHALS. (Taranaki Grown.) Spring wlioat, to be named—<3, V. Ti'.tf 1 i, T. X. Blackball 3. Chevalier barley—T. N. Blackball 1. BarVy, A.0.V.—11. C. Sampson (Hillsborough) 1. . Capo barley—T. N. Blackball 1. Oats, Algerian—A. Fulton 1, G. V. Tate 2 ( T. N. Blackhall 3. Maize, white—C. K. 'Street 1, 2 and 3: yellow: C. E. Street 1 and 2; any other variety: C. IC. Street 1 and 2.

drain, any other variety—G. V. Tate 1, ,C. E. Street 2 and 3.

HAMS AND BACON. Fanners' Classes. One side, smoked—iF. Andrews, Smart Road, 1; Mrs. R. Ritchie, Inglewood, 2; unsmoked —'F. Andrews 1. Ham, smoked —F. Andrews 1, J. F. Loveridge, Iluirangi 2; unsmoked —F. Andrews 1. GARDEN VEGETABLES. Beet, lon»-€. V. Tate-1, C. E. Street 2, 0. If. Bovles (VVharehuia) 3; round: Li. H. Roylcs 1 and 2, Mrs. R. Ritchie (Inglewood) 3. ■Silver beet—'E. Hunt (Spotswood) 1.

Calbbage, savoy—E. Griffiths 1, F. F. Iloskin (Beil Block) 2, G. V. Tate 3: red, pickling: C. E. Street 1, Mrs. R. Ritchie 2: any other variety: Mrs. R. Ritchie 1, Taranaki Hospital Board (Westown) 2. Curly Kale—Mrs. R. Ritchie 1, E. J. Rowell (Koru) 2. Cauliflower—C. D. Chant (Tluatoki) 1 and 2.

Rhubarb—C. N. Kyngdon (Fitzroy) I, E. Hunt 2.

Carrots, short stump rooted —tl. V. Tate 1. F. W. Sandford (Vogeltown) 2, F. F. Iloskin 3, C. E. Street v b c; long red: G. V. Tate 1; intermediate: G. H. Bovles I.C. E. Street 2.

Celery—A. Lee (Fitzroy) 1, G. V. Tate 2, C. E. Street 3.

Leeks—S. "Brooks 1. F. F. Iloskin 2. Lettuce, cabbage—S. Brooks 1 and 2. Onions, largest—J. Burgess (Warea) I, Wjßint (Kaimata) 2 T. If. Wostern (BelPßloek) 3; brown: G. V. Tate 1 and 3. T. H. Western 2; brown globe: T. 11. Western 1 and 3, G. V. Tate 2 am. v be.; anv other varietv: W. Bint 1, T. H. Western 2, 0. V. Tate 3 and v h c; rope or stick, brown: G. V. Tate 1, T. 11. Western 2, W. Bint 3; any other varietv: G. V. Tate 1, T. 11. Western 2. Shallots, brown, largc-G. V. Tate » ,and 2, U. Giddv, sen. (Bell Block) 3; brown, small: G. V. Tate 1 and 3, F. F. Iloskin 2, T. IT. Western v h c; yellow: T. 11. Western 1, A. Lee 2, C. E.* Street 3; white: T. H. Western 1 and 2. Onions, collection (including shallots) -G. V. Tate 1, T. H. Western 2 and 3. Parsley - , curled—C. E. Street 1, G. IT. Bovles 2 and 3; fern leaved: S. Brooks 1, 0. E. Street 2.

Parsnips—Mrs. R. Ritchie 1, S. Brooks 2, T. H. Western 3. Radish—S. Brooks 1 and 2.

Pumpkin, best quality—F. F. Hoskin I G. V. Tato 2, C. N. Kyngdon 3. IPumpkin or squash, heaviest—G. V. 1, 0. V. Tate 2. C. N. Kyngdon 3. Rquash-G. V. Tate 1.

Collection of gourds—C. E. Street 1. Veaetable marrow—F. F. Hoskin 1, Mrs. P. Cholwill 2.

Kumi Kumi—C. E. Street 1, G. V. Tate 2 and 3.

Turnips, garden yellow—Mrs. R. Ritchie 1.

Artichokes—T. H. Western 1, G. V Tatß 2, Mrs. R. Ritchie 3.

Any other vegetable, not scheduled— C. N. Kyngdon 1, G. H. Co vies 2 and 3.

Collection of vegetables (D. J. Hughes' special of £1 Is)—O. V. Tate 1.

POTATOES. t W**' rmln,l - c - E ' Street 1, I" J, ■ W ™ 9; kidney: »T. H. Western Early Musk or Hose—E. Hunt (Spotswood) 1, T. 11. Western 2; Late Blush: G. V. Tate 1, G. H. Boylcs 2, Late nine—T. 11. Western I. Late White—C. E. Street 1 and 2 G 11. Boyles 3. '

Gamekeeper—T. H. Western 1, G. V Tate 2:

Collection, 12 varieties (W. Rowe Company's spccial)-C. E. Street 1. Collection, 6 varieties—C, E. Street 1, G, 11. -Boylcs 2, T. IT. Western 3. Ivirmaras, locally grown—C. N. Kyngdon 2. J ° FRUIT. Apples, dessert—A. M. Welsh (Hawera) l aml 2> j Burgess (Warea) 3. Collection, dessert—A. M. Welsh 1 C E Street CFitzroy) 2. Cooking-A.' M. Welsh 1, c. K. Street 2, J. B urgoßß 3i Collection, cooking—A. 'M. Welsh 1 C E Street 2; general collection, E. Hunt (.Spotswood) 1, A. M. Welsh 2. Pears, dessert—J. Burgess "i, C. E Street 2 and 3; cooking, C. E. Street 1, a and 3. Oranges, locally grown-J, Burgess 1 Lemons, locally grown—E. ITel'ier (Lcpperton) 1 and 3, A. Fulton (Brixton) 2.

Nuts, best collection J. In<rlev (Smart Road) 1. ° J

Passion frait—C. E. Street 1 and 2, J. Inglcy 3.

Tomatoes—F. W. Sandford (Votj?town) 1 and 2.

HONEY SECTION.

One frame containing four sections of comb honey: E. p. Lister 1, F. W. Wandford 2, C. J. Clayton (Peel Forest, Canterbury), 3.

Hoffman frame comb honey C .1. Clayton 1, K 1». Lister 2, V. \y. Sandford 3.

Hoffmann half-frame comb ?.ioncv: C. X Clayton 2, F. W. Sandford it, H. kivwll (Stratford) v.h.c. Best collection of honey in clear glass commercial 'bottles, to contain lib and 21b honor, not less than 1.51b: 0. J. Clayton 1, G. Taylor (Hawera) 2, F.' W. Sandford 3.

Best sample granulated honey, in large clear glass confectionery jars: C. J. Clayton 1, C. Taylor 2 anil 3

. Beeswax, not less than alb: G. Taylor 1 and 2, 0. J. Clayton 3. Best sample liquid honey, in large Rlaiss confectionery jar: Captain J. C. Cooper (Papawai, Greytown) 1, G. Taylor 2, Symons Bros. (Pungarehu) 3.