THE WINTER SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 June 1916, Page 6

THE WINTER SHOW.

RECORD ENTRIES.

i nc increased interest that Tias been taken durin« the past few month* in the of tiie Taranaki Agricultural Society is reflected in the Winter Show, wliicli opened yesterday at the Coronation Hull. Xever in Hhe seven years of its existence has the show opened with greater prospects of' success. and the optimistic ■"•pirit that at present prevails anions the committee, exhibitors, and public generally au/iiirs well for its continuance. During the past few months a strong and energetic committee have worked .hard in support of the efforts of their enthusiastic president, and no stone has been left unturned to ensure the welfare of the Society. Kecord entries were received, and despite tin absence this year of the Government exhibit, difficulty ; was experienced in findinjr spa"e for all, and the Society will be faced with the problem of find ins more room next year. The spf.ee committeo have done their work well. Tlie whole interior arrangement. li:is been re-modelled, and the result bus been successful. The main ,hall is devoted to the show exhibits, includina trades displays, etc.. while the machinery is placed in the first annexe, and the side shows in the second. Of the main hall spaVe the best use is made, everything heinjj placed to in:best adv.vstag'e.

record prices. This was the fortune of war. and no doubt the Government woui'l devise means to equalise tins. They had not '.nlt'ered much as the average value over the whole season was considerably more than the 2J value estimated at the beginning of the season. He urged all. to increase productivity, as on that depended our prosperity. He then referred to the present winter show prospects, pointing out that there was >" increase of ovei 2."i0 exhibits. He expressed pleasure at seeing the Primary Schools represented, and he hoped that soon there would be a competitive exhibit- instead of a combined exhibit in this class, because it was from the young material that the fanners of the future would lie derived. He also expressed gratification at tluinterest taken in thiv. affairs of (lie .Society as evidenced by the very representative attendance at the conference that morning. The Committee had in view additions to the IT.ill. whiei; he hoped would include a room ill wine';; I'.petings could be held and address?-; given.

The i|imlitv of the exhibits os a w'noTe causpd favorable conmieiit. And vari''t.v was also striking. Bell Block district ■iffpin Inn !1 magnificent display, roplotn with ovcrvthini' that can ho produced from the farms. !<: cotilil stOrcl competition anywlipre. Mr. .T. H. Street' is •'tiin to tl'" fore with the only one farmer's exhibit The Maori court is worthy of special mention. Thousli limited inlspßcc. it is typically Native in! very interesting. Roots, owing to Mie vet season, ore not quite "P to last rear's standard, though tb'> manSfPis and carrots are very good. In finit there is verv little eonmetitiob" Tn honey there is keen competition, und tljis is, year by ye,ir, becoming n more popular class. Cookery, fancv voir and other sections have also filled well. The stewards all worked well, with the result that jndeing was commenced early, but owing tp the size of many of the classes it was not concluded until late in the afternoon. The arTangements made by the capable secretary, Mr. A. L. Humphries', were exceptionally goal, there .being no hitch in this department. The catering was in hands of Mr. Wooller, ami gave every satisfaction. During the afternoon and evening there were attendmei? e.bove those usual at the first an . In tie evening the Citizens' Band, under Mr. M-T.cnd, rendered a delightful rammc of music.

JUDGES AND STEWARDS, Butter and eliccsp'.—Jndws: firnrter's Sen-ice. Stewards: local dairy factory maunders. Hums and bacon —Judge: Mr. W. Healv. Stewards: Messrs. Geo. Colson and K. Wells. Fruits.—Judge: M. H. King. Steward: Mr. H. Pigott. Harden Vegetables.—Judges: Messrs. B. S. LongstafT and .T. Hnrne. Stewards: Messrs. H. Frcthey, A. S. Frost, C. Wilmshurst, S. fond and S. Brooks. Field roSt.it.—Judges: Messrs 0. Roodson and R. M. Dunn. Stewards: Messrs. 'W. Bncook, J. Gibson, P. Saunders, B. Longstaff and H.' Sampson. District courts.—Judges: Messrs. H. King, C l . fjoodson. R. ?,[. Dunn, V,'. Henly and \v. Heiily. Stewards: Same as for field roots. Farm produce and farmers' classes.— ■Tilda;;':, Mr. V. Andrews. stewards: Messrs.* K. Hill and T. Luxton. Home industries, cooking, jams, scuces and pickles,—lndies: Messrs. P. f.ealand and W Healv. Steward*:. Messr--. O. Cook, T. RmHI'P. R. H. Pigott, C. K. Bellriiiger and Miss I. Street. Bottled fruits, preserved fresh vegetables and honey section.—ludecs: Messrs. W. Healy and 0. J. Kerriric. Stewards: Messrs. W. Grant, C. W. Riiehe, (!. f'nlson and 15. Wells. Fancy work and children's elapses.— Judge: Miss Turton, Hawera. Stewards: Mesdames Dockrill and A. Boon, and Misses B. "Smith, Curtis, Fabian and Humphries. Xative work*:— Judge: Mr. H. King. Steward: 'Mr. D. J. Hughes. General competitions.—.Tnd.ce: 1,1 r. V. Oavies. Steward: Mr. 1). .T. Hushes. Ensilage.—Tudge: Mr. W. Dibble. Stewards: Messrs. N. Hill and T. I.nxton. Photography.—fudge: Mr. Heel. Steward: Mr. G. W. Browne.

Illuminating and Ticket Wtfting.— Judge: Mr. A. Lee. Steward: Mr. G. W. Browne. Painting and sketches. —Judge: Mr. D. Hutton. Steward: Mr. G W. Jlrowii?. Writing and drawing. Judges: Messrs. W. A. Kalhi.nt.yne and Whetter. Steward: Mr. 0. W. Browne. Engineering.Judgi?: Mr. F. W; Okev. Stewards: Messrs. A. Gray, R. D. Kilpatrick and Skelton. Mechanical drawing.—Tudge: Mr. J. Rollo. Stewards: Messrs. A. Gray, R. D. Kilpntriek and Skelton. poultry.—Judge: Mr. J. Nixon, Kingsland. Auckland. Steward: Mr. H. Moverlcy. Pigeons.—Judge: Mr. J. Prescott.'lnglewood. Steward: Mr. A. Lister. Children's pets.—-Tudge: Mr. A. T. Moore. Steward: Mr. F. James. Poultry committee.—Messrs. A. Lister, W. Scott, F. James, H. Moverlcy,' K .Tames, J. Hamilton, H. Ward, J. Jenldnson, F. Duckworth. THE OPENING. The Show was opened by the President (Mr. J. Connett), who expressed disappointment at the unavoidable absence of the Hon. W. D. McDonald, Minister of Agriculture, who he hoped would have been able to forecast tlie posilrn of events for the coming year. Last year, the Premier advised them to evtend their freezing works so as to be I prepared for a hold up of shipping. Fortunately they had suffered very little inconvenience" in this respect, and they must ;.ive every credit to the Premier and lii's Ministry for wliat he had done to assist fx* overseas shipping. The President referred to the labor problem that whs facing farmers owing to shott-/ age of labor and said that it was their dr.tv to use every labor saving appliance in an endeavor to keep up production. Capital had been made that the Government had commandeered a certain article at below market rate, and iwd ailiweu others to go free and secure

THF PRIZE LIST.

FIELD COMPETITIONS. Mange! Field Knot Competition. 1., (i. Andrews, Huirangi S2J C. Sorenson, Smart Road (5. H. Herbert, Onaero 73:; Carton's Superlative Swede Acreage. 0. L. Tate, Waitara 7lf W. -T. Croasdale, Pembroke 'load (IS} E. I). Ansford, Kent Road (iS| Sutton's Swede Acreage. S. Topliss, Uremii 721 S. Topliss, Uremii (isJ J Kale, Xew Plymouth (ifii (Full details will be published tomorrow). ' FIELD ROOTS. Carrots Long red: {J. .T. Hare (Oniata) 2. Long while: G. il Herbert (Onaero) 1 and 2. IJ.1 J . Sole (1 Srixton) .'i. Carrots, Sutton's Matchless White (Webster Bros.' special)— 0. H. Herbert 1 and 2, C. Topliss (Motunui) 3, Samuel Topliss (Urenuij h.e. Carrots, Barriball or Sinclair'* Champion—R. Giddy, senr. (Bell Block) 1, U. H. Herbert 2 and 3. Carrots, yellow or orange—l?. Oiddv, senr., 1, (i. H. Herbert 2 and h e., \V. E. Bendall 3. Mangel Wnrzel, long red—Oglo Bros. (Hawera) 1, A. P. T/ister' (Fraiiklev load) 2, L. A. Xolan H. XV.vland (Franklev road) 3; 'Yellow Globe, Dan. Bishop (l.iell Block) 1. Geo. Rogers '(Ta* rurutangi) 2. W. Hannah (Mangorei road) 3, IT. C-. Sampson (Hillsborough) h.e., fi. H. Herbert e; thirty-five entries. Golden Tankard: (I. H. Herbert 1 and 2. Any other variety: T. X. Blackball (Lepperton) 1. .Jersey Queen: A. Turnlnill (Sentry Mill) 1. Ogle Bros. (Hawera) 2, G. H. Herbert 3, S. Topliss h.e., IT. C. Sampson c. Heaviest: T. Cuthbert (Stratford) I, Geo. Rogers 2, Cattle cabbage, drumhead—Ogle Bros. 1, Dan. Bishop 2. Chou mollier—X. P. Lister (Franklev road) 1. Kale—P. S. Elliot (Onaero) 1, .T. Bentham (Knru) 2. Rap?—J. H. Street (Bell Bee!:) 1, fi. H. Herbert 2. Sole Bros.' Swede Competition, for three best swedes, anv variety, grown with manure purchased from Sole Bros. —G. L. Tate (W.iitara). This was the only entry, Ihe judge remarking that the swedes were of beautiful quality. Swedes, name to be given—L. Tate 1, G, H. Herbert 2 anil 3, Superlative: (I J,. Tate 1. .T. 11. Street 2. D Todd (Inglev.'ood). 3. "'Momireh: .1. K. Loveridge (Huirangi) I, .T. IT. Street 2, (1. L. Tr.te 3. Magnum Bonum: G. L. Tate 1. G. H. Herbert 2. Crimson King: : l\ Sole (Brixton) 1. fi. 11 Herbert 2. .Tchu Bull: D. Todd 1. Sutton's Cp-to-date (Webster Bros.' special): S. Topliss 1, lv I!. .Ravly (Omata) 2. fi. IT. Herbert 3. Turnips, heaviest—G. H. Herbert 1. Field roots, any other variety—(.!. 11. Herbert 1. FARM PRODUCE.

Farm products, l>e-t collection, grown on 0110 farm: to be displayed in a space 10ft by oft by 16ft fi i^li, and to be decorated bv a farmer or farm hands—.T. IT. Street (Bell Block) 1. District Farm Products Competition; tbe combined products of all farmers in any district, each district to be selected by tbe farmers themselves; "combined products" shall mean anv article produced or made in tbe district by tbe farmers: the collection of products of each disfict shall be displayed in a space 20ft in length—Bell Block 1. T.est collection of native works and produce, to be arranged by natives in a space 10ft in length—Win. Pratt, Bell Block ). ChalT, oaten sheaf—f!. L. Tate 1 and 2; wheat straw, ft. L. Tate 1 and 2; oaten straw, G. L. Tate 1 and 2, IT. Adlam 3. Ensilage, grass—,T. TT. Street 1, 0. M. Longstaff 2, R. Giddy, senr., 3 and v.li.c.; anv other variety: A. L. Hunter 1. Hav, truss—F. R. Bayly 1, B. Giddy, senr., 2. Lucerne—D. Todd 1, B. L. Longstaff 3. Maize, yellow—J. H. Street 1, R. Giddv. seiir., 2, H. New-land 3. Black: R. Giddv, senr., 1. Any other variety: J. H. Street 1. Grain, any other variety, half-bushel -G. L. Tate 1. Barley, Chevalier, half-busbel—Dan. Bishop 1, fl. H. Herbert 2 and 3. Oats, Algerian, half-bushel—B. L. Longstaff 1. G. L. Tate 2 and 3. Maize, white—J. H. Street 1, F. Goodacre 2. Spring wheat —G. L. Tate 1, B L. Longstaff 2. HAMS AND BACON. Best two rolls, factory—lnglev/ood Co-op. Bacon Curing Co. 1. Best factory display of ham, bacon and any other products of factory— Inglewood Bacon Curing Co. 1. FARMERS' CLASSES. Ham, smoked—C. Copestake (Leppcrton) 1. fnsmoked, J. H. Street 1, C. Copestake 2. Side, unsmoked —J. TT. Street 1. Roll, unsmoked—C. Copestake

FRUIT. ■, 1 Apples, dessert—John Home (Westown) 1, ft. W. Kogcrs (Okoke lload) 2, I Jas, Burgess, ;i; collection, dessert—Jas Burgess, 1; cooking—B. Brooks 1. Symonds Bros (Pungarehu), 2. Oranges—Jas. Burgess 1. Lemons—Mrs. R Hellier 1, R. Giddy, Sour., 2. Limes—Jas. Burgess 1. Gnavas—G. L, Tats 1 , and 2, &'• Brooks ' l GENERAL COMPETITIONS. Collection artificia flowers—Mrs. Williams 1. PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ASIATEURS. Landscape, farm, station or bush life —1!. Boon 1, C. Gibsoir 2. Seascape mul marine—H. Crockett (Omata) 1, Miss K. St. Penn 2. Best collection—E. Crockett 1 4 S. Webster (Bell Block) 2. ILLUSIIXATING. Pen-and-ink sketch—W. 0 .(ones 1. Pen-and-ink sketch, comic—W. 0. .Jones 1, Chas. Mil) Painting in oils, exhibitor's workMiss K. K. Bates 1, Miss 'Florence Lealand 2. Painting in water-color? Miss Starion Sinclair (K.gmont Village) 1, W. Gibson 2. Black-and-white drawing —W. 0. Jones 1. CHILDREN"?! CLASSED Most useful article made exclusively by girl under 12 years—Miss Bell Ford

Most ornamental article by girl under 12 years—Sliss Bell Ford 1. Collection cut blooms—Sliss Bell Ford 1. TECHNICAL AND PtIBLIC SCHOOL 'Classes. WRIT I N<: COM PETIT lON'. Bovs under 12 years—Bills of parcels, receipted: "Allan Crupper (Fitzroy) 1. S. Woods 2, Slaster Moss (Tataraimaka) Girls under ].'!— Gladys Ilardgravc I, Ivy Bell 2, Ivy Butler 3. . Boys under 15—Letters of appreciation for situation: Laurence SI. Ward (Stratford) 1, David Penman (Central) 2, Clifford Hall (Central) 3. Girls under l.i—Gladys ITardgrave 1, Slabel Everest i, Muriel Reid (Fitzroy) SIAP-DRAWING. Fiften years and under—Stap of Europe: Roy Goldsworthy (Central) 1. Slay Cooniebs (Fitzroy) and Erie Lcaland (Fitzroy) 2. Set of two brushwork drawings. Li years and under—Eric r .ealand 1. Alice Cosbrool: (Fitzroy) 2, Muriel Reid 3. GENERAL COMPETITIONS. School classes Any collection of writing, drawing, woodwork, metalwork. mapping, etc., to be limited to 12 articles—Fitzroy School ]. Under IS years, nightdress or child's petticoat, frock or pinafore, frilled pil-low-case or lawn blouse, hand-made— Huiroa School 1 and 2. Under 14 years—Winsome Young 1. Under 1C years, set of samnles showing darning, patching, etc.— H C. Moss (Tataraimaka) 1, 2 and li.e.

KXOhXEERIXC,. First-year stjulenl, under If)—Dermont Street (N.'P. Technical College) 1. First-vear student," under 17— W. C. Penman (X.P. Technical College) 1, R. Bolton (X.P. Technical College) 2. Second-year student, under IS—F. Sentcr 1, L. Allen 2. Second-year student, under IS—H. Crockett 1, Tl. George 2. FREEHAXD MFOHAXIC'AL DRAWIXO First-year student, under l.i—Dermo'.it Street 1, Karl Debnpv 2; under 17, Koyiil Boulton 1. Clifford Clare 2, Ernest Fenwick 3, W. C. Penman and •I. Comiell e. Second-year students, under IS—E. George 1. WORKSHOP WORK. First-vear day technical student under 15—Sydney Laurence 1 and 2. Ka»l Debney 3; under 17. Henry Feakins 1, Xornian Kihby 2. Albert Tlierklesen 3, William 'Penman ami Claude Feakins v.h.c. ; Second-year day technical student, under Hi—Frank Senter 1, Leslie Allen 2: under IS. Cordon Fuller 1 and 2. Open class—Rupert Ceorge. 1. AGKICCLTUIIAL METAT WORK. Best exhibit of farm implements or farm tools—Grant Maxwell J, 2 and 3.

GARDEN VEGETABLES licet, long—-fi. H. Boylcs (Wharehuia) 1 anil 2. .T. Burgess (Wnrca) 3: round, G. N. Bovles 1 and -2, J. 11. Street 3. Silver Beet—A. J\ Lister' i. Cabbage, drumhead—T, 11. Street 2; savoy, (!. 11.. Bovles 1. Pickling cabbage—T. IT, Street 1. Curly kale—W. Scott 1. Cauliflowers—C. D. Chant (Frankley road) —1 and 2. Rhubarb, six sticks—H. King (Lower Mangorei) 1 and h.c., Mau(l Way 2. Carrots, short stump-rooted—fl. H. Bovles 1 and 2, A. P. Lister 3; long red, G. TT. Boylcs 1,.C. ,T. Hare 2; intermediate. ft. TT. Bovles 1 and 2. Leeks—G. L. Tate 1. Lettuce —S. Brooks 1. Melon, pie. or preserving, round—.T. Chard (Waitara) 1 and 2. J. Burgess and fl. L. Tate h.c.: oval, J. Burgess 1, G. L. Tate 2 and h.c., G. H. Herbert h.c. Onions, six largest—.l. Burgess 1, fl. L. Tate 2: potato. CI. Tj. Tate 1; brown Spanish, fl. L. Tate 1, ft. M. Longstaff (Tarurutangi) 2, fl. Rogers h.c.; yellow, G. L. Tate 1; brown Spanish,' fl. L. Tate 1 anil 2. fl. H. Herbert h.c ; any other variety, G. L. Tate 1, fl. M. Longstaf!' 2. ■ Onions, pickling—Noel Way 1, 0. L. 2. A. P. Lister 3. Onions, rope or stick, brown variety —fl. L. Tate 1 sjnd h.c., S. Blackball 2, H. Jeffrey (Bell Block) h.c.; any other variety, G. L. Tate 1 and 2. Shallots, brown, large—G. L. Tate 1, A. P. Lister 2; brown, small, G. L. Tate 1, 'Stan. Blackball 2: yellow, Wm. Bocock 1 and 2, S Blackball h.c.: white, L. Boswell (Frankley IPark) 1, Mrs. C. 'Street 2. : • ■ Garlick—fl. L. Tate 1 and 2. Onions, collection, including shallots— G'. L. Tate 1. Parsley, curled—fl. H. Bovles 1, Mrs. A. M. Thomson (Wcstown) 2; fernleaved, H. D. Moss 1 and 2. Herbs, collection—G. H. Bovles 1, Mrs. A. M. Thomson 2. I'arsnips—B. L. Longstaff (Brixton) I. G. L. Boyles 2, .T. H. Street 3. Radish—F. floodncrc 1, S. Brooke 2. Pumpkins—.f. Chard 1. L. Bosweil' 2, J. F. Loveridge 2, h.c. Pumpkin or squash, heaviest—Jas. Muir (Brixton) 1, ff. L. Tate 2. Squash, best quality—G. L. Tate 1, G. H. Herbert 2, Norman Wells (Carringto.n road) 3. Vegetable marrow—L. Boswell 1. F. F. Hoskin (Bell Block) 2, G. L. Tate h.c. - Kumi-kumi —W. Pratt 1. J. H. Street 2. Swede, garden—o. L. Tate 1, Tara—\V. 'Pratt 1 e.nd 2,

Artichokes—A. Milne 1, E. Wells 2. ] POTATOES. Early white, round—.T. Burgess I. Gamekeeper—Mrs. Crozier (Frankloy road) 1. Collection—Stanley Blackball 1. Six varieties —S. Blackball 1. Kumeras, six best, locally grown—J\ 11. Street 1, J. N, Eva (Fitzroy) 2, W. Pratt h.c. Kumeras, Toroamahai—J. N Eva 1. * Kunreras, Waina—Gua Sole 1, W, Pratt 2, G. L. Tate 3. HpME INDUSTRIES. Home-made white bread—Sirs. St. W. Fcathcrston (l'ranklev road) 1, Mrs. J. , 11. Street (Bell Block) 2, Mrs. A. S[ Purdie (Waitara) 3. Nineteen entries. ; Home-made white bread (novice) Sirs. M. W. Featherston 1, Mrs. A. Lister (Frankley road) 2, Sirs. E. T. Marsh (Tarnrutangi) 3. ' Brown bread (open class) —Sirs. A St. Purdie 1 and 3, Sirs. E. J. Brittain (Waiongona) 2. Brown bread (novice)— Mrs. J. T. Graham (Slotunui) 1, Sirs. E. J. Smith Currant loaf—Sirs. A. St. iPnrdie 1, Sirs. A. M. Pnrdie 2, Sirs. N. Bundle 3. Nut bread—Mrs. Newton King 1, Sirs, E. J. Brittain 2, Miss E. Penn 3. Bread from l'oyal yeast cakes —Sirs. E. T. Marsh (Tarurntangi) 1, Sirs. E. Hellier (Leppercon) 2, Sirs. E. J. Brittain 3.

Seed cake—Sirs. F. Andrews (Smart road) 1. Sirs. Walter Scott (Vogeltown) 2, Sirs. K. J. Brittain 3. Fruit, cake—Sirs, W. Scott 1, Sirs. Newton King 2, Mrs. F. Andrews 3. Cake without eggs—Sliss I. Connet.t (Bell Block) 1. Mrs. Newton King 2, Sirs. 11. Koller (Bell Block) 3. Pound cake—Mr*. P. W. Brooks 1, Sliss ST. Slitcbell (Upper Stangorci) 2, Mrs. E. J, Brittain 3. Sultana cake—Sirs. E. ,T. Brittain 1, Sirs. W. Nixon 2, Sirs. 11. J. Moverlcy Madeira cake—Sirs. IT. .T. Sloverlev 1. Sirs. .1, F. Batey 2. Sirs. J. H. Street 3. Ginger cake, with fruit—Mrs. H. Koller 1, Sirs. E. J. Brittain 2, Miss Slilroy (Hillsborough) 3. Ginger braid—Mrs. A; Lister 1, Sl"s. E. J. Brittain 2. Fancy cakes, collection —Sirs. K. H. Duckworth I, Sirs. H. J. Moverlcy 2. Cream puffs—Miss I. Connett 1, Sliss Slilroy 2, Gems—Sirs. H, J. Moverlcy 1. Shortbread—Sirs. F. Andrews 1, Sirs. J. F. Batey 2, Sirs.'E. St. Okev 3. 1 Pium pudding—Sirs. F. Andrews 1, Sirs ,T. H. Street 2. Sausage rolls—Sliss E. K. Bates (Bell Block | 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2, Mis? A. Ward 3. Swiss roll—Sliss A. Ward 1, Sli>s I- Connett 2, Sirs. Walter Scott 3. _ Sponge sandwich, jam—Sirs. G. H. Bovles (Whari'hnia) 1, Sirs. Duckworth 2, Sliss T. Connett 3. Stixed small cakes —Sh's. H. J. Moverley I. Sliss K. SI, 'Penn 2. Slixed biscuits —Sirs. G H. Bovles 1, Sirs. IT. .T. Moverlcy 2. Jam tarts, short, pastry—Mrs. J. F. Batey 1, Sliss E. K. Bates 2. Scones, plain, oven—Sirs .T. IT. Rtropt 1. Sirs. A. L. Roberts 2; sweet. .Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Sirs. .T. F Bat.ev 2, Sirs. J. H. Anderson (Tataraimaka) 3. C'ocoanut ice—Sirs: Rocli (Franklcigh Parkl 1. Sirs. H, ,T. Sloverlev 2, Sirs, E. j J. Brittain 3. I Soap—Sirs. C. E. Street 1, Sliss' Pigott. (Urenui) 2.

Yeast buns and tea cakes—Mrs. E. Hellior (Lepperton) 1, Mrs. J. H; Street ToiTee—Mrs. X. Allen (Fmnkleigh Park) 1. Mrs., fioch 2. Miss X. White's, Pikelets—Mrs. Xulligan (Fitzroy) 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2. M. L. Nitz (Tarurntangi) 3. OAS COOKING. Sultana cake-Miss Walsh 1, Mrs. K, •T. Moverley 2, Mrs. M. Healy (Vogeltown) 3. Collection fpnev cakes—Mrs. H. J. Movcrlev 1. Airs. Duckworth 2. Scone-,—Mrs. Duckworth 1, Mrs M. Healy 2. JAMS. SAUCES, JELLIES. Collection .Tellies—Mrs, E. .T. Brittain 1. Miss W. Sole 2. Collection jam—Mrs. Xewton King 1, Miss K. Leatham 2. .lam, any variety—Mrs. C. Street I, Mrs. Xewton King 2, Mrs. A. Lister 3. Marmalade, pot—Mrs. S. Forster (Mataroa) 1, Mrs. Xewton King 2. Pium sauce—Mrs. A. Lister I, Mrs. J. IT. Street 2. Tomato sauee—Mrs. G. Sole/1. Mrr. A. E. -Sadler (F.ltlmin) 2, Mrs. F. Andrews 3. Apple sauce—Mrs. E. .T. Biitlain 1, Mrs. A. Lister 2. Bottled tomatoes—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. S, Forster 2. ■Pickles, three varieties—Mrs. S. For-, ster 1. Chutney—Mrs. C. Street I, Mrs. H. J. Moverley 2. BOTTLED FRUITS. Fruit in syrup—Miss T. Connr-tt and Mrs. S. Forster 2. Fruit in water or preservative—'Mrs. Crozier 1, Mrs. S. Forster 2, Miss I. Connett 3. Collection—Miss I. Connett 1. Home-made wine—Mrs. .T. H. Street and Mrs. Clarke (Lepperton) 2. Home-made vinegar—Mrs. S. Forster I, Mrs. H, •!. Moverley 2.

PRESERVED FRESH VEGETABLES Reims—Mrs. C. Street 1 Mrs. S. Forster 2. Any other variety—Mrs. S. Fowler 1, Mrs. H. J. Moverley 2. FANCY WORK Fancy needlework six pieces,- various kinds—Mrs. A. Lind (Hawera) 1, Mrs. jC. Brock (TCltliam) 2. Two specimens English er eyelet-hole embroidery—Mrs. J. Paton I,' Miss K. McClelaml 2, Miss 11.I 1 . M. Crooke 3, Mis. X. Holding li.c. Xeedle-paintiug or Philadelphia embroidery. done in fine silk—Mrs. R. Carlile MaeFariane (Wanpamii) 1 and li.c., Mrs. J. c. Crooke 2, Mrs. K. Byrn 3. Specimen Banish or Hedebo embroidery—Miss W. M. Crooke 1 and 2. Embroidery done in, Fibrone—Mrs, .T. D. Crooke 1, Miss E. Pickett (T-r.v.~-rence) 2, Mrs. R. Carlile MaeFariane 3. Point laee (fine) —Mrs. A. Lind I, Miss F. Lammas (Kelson) -2; coarse, Mrs. C. Brock ], Mrs! N. Rundlc (Bell Block) 2. Cotton crochet, flne—Mrs. X. Holding 1. lire. E. Bvrn 2. Mrs. M. M. Findlav (Fitzroy) 3, Mrs. H. I. jSilby (Hillsborough) li.c.; coarse/ Mi's. Nl Holding 1 and li.c.,' Mrs. J. Aldridgc (Vogeltown) 2, Mrs. H. I. Silby 3. Fine drawh-thread work—Miss (Piekett 1 and 2, Mrs. S. Rundle (Bell Block) 3, Mrs. T. Anderson (Huiroa) h.c. Embroidery in applique—Miss E. Andrews (Feiiding) 1. Ribbon work—Master Griffiths Jones (Tariki) 1. i Child's frock (hand-made) —Mrs. A. Mnrdoek (Okaiawa) I, Miss Curtis 2. Night-dress. embroidered and made up by hand—Miss R. Renaud ] and 2, Mrs. S. Webster 3, Miss E., King hj.«. Most effective and artistic centre— Mis? Piekett 1, Mrs. Johji Paton 3.

Afternoon tea clnth (handsomest) — 3>li-s X. l!errv (Opujiukft. Miss K. Andrews (FeHding) *2, .Mrs. .M. E. ,1. Pulton 3, Miss VV. M. Cror.ke li.c. Cushion, mounted—Miss E. Andrews 1, Mars. liyrn 2, Cluster (I. Jones 3, Mrs. Carlile MncFari'.ine li.c. •Hand-knitted socks, plain—Mrs. D. MaeDonald (Feildinsj 1 and Hand-knitted ,nicks, ail socks to become tlie property of the Ladies.' Patriotic Conimitce—Mrs. J. Austin 1, Miss M. Gillespie (Tatarainmka) 2. Sixteen entries. Fancy work, ont otherwise enumerated—Mrs. A. Murdock (Okinawa) 1, Miss H. Atkinson (Kgmout Village) '2, Miss A. Amies H. Huckaback darning—Miss E. Orani (Wcstown) l, v Missier li. .Tones 2. Infant's jacket, in wool—Miss E. King I, Mrs. ,I.T. White 2. Two hand-made Liberty articles—Miss B. Crooke 1. ' Collection dovlevs —Mm, A. T.ind 1. Mrs. C'. llrock 2, Mrs. F. W. Oke.v (Vogcltown) 3. PRIMARY SCHOOLS AGRICULTURE. That the Tarannki Fdueation Board is net neglecting agriculture in the primary seliooh is evidenced from the display in the primary schools court, tvhich attracted a good (leal of attention. It has been arranged by Mr .1. (>. Ellis, Primary School instructor, and com prised vegetables of all descriptions, roots, seeds, etc.. and Stratford District High School, Norfolk, Stanlej, Xgacre, Pembroke, Midhirst, iinrl 'inglowood Schools have contributed to the display. THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE. A very comprehensive exhibit'is that of the New Plymouth Technical College, and but a cursory glance shows visitors tile high standard of efficiency tlmt the lads attain in their theoretical and 'practical education, which is doin" very useful work under Mr. Cray's or" ganisatiou. The display would liiake a show of its own. • Mr. Kirkpatrick's pupils hiow some fine samples of mechanical and freehand drawing, including. a piston rod and cross heed P'lmps, stern tube, etc. The engineering class displays evidence of practical work in the shape of pumps, vyse •ferewx, by second year pupils, in many cases the urawing also being given. ' Good speciiiieus of handwork are two jacks and an air pump, which the boys have repaired and refilled after they had been thrown out as useless. Pulley blocks, etc Infirst year scholars, and- tools make' up 011 attractive display. In the a«Ticultural'boys' section are found useful hooks, binges, etc., including a section of a tine harrow.

A new note has been struck by the College in the dairyiii« section, and it is one that iliould interest all in a district so devoted to dairying pursuits. Here is shown, all the apparatus necessary for the carrying out of the wore importent scientific tests. The scientific side of the industry has in the past Imen all too neglected, This exhibit has been very favorably commented on, and it is as far as we are aware, the first of its nature made at any dairy show in tlio Dominion. A very interesting feature is a series of botttes blowing the component parts of milk. Those interested in the dairying industry should carefully study this exhibit as there is 110 doubt that theory and practice must go hand in hand. During the last two years this department at tlie College has been augmented by the latest apparatus, so that lads taking this course get a thorough scientific training. 0

Across the hall the tiirls' College have •l very attractive stall, in which is evidenced specimens of their handicraft. This comprises leather work, beaten copper and enamelling. Some fine samples of drawings were exhibited by the art clr.ss (Miss Kiee). The dressmaking class (Miss Mikklef.en), and the fancy \.ork class ,(T\lifis Simpson) also are worthily represented. BRITISH KED CROSS. ' In a prominent position, just- inside the main entrance, the ladies of the New Tlvmoutli branch or" the British lied (.less are established in a large •tail, where U;ero is nicely displayed ;o;ne 1.;,. work dune for t'h • wouiiit.d soldi >vs by the .Nav '""lvmomh ladi' -, who each fortnight forward a ease of comforts to the hospitals. The work •t'rivn includes practically everything a soldier requires in the hospital in the 0. iv of wearing apparel. A model of a ourded soldier occupies a promiii' '•'lit position attired in a dressing gown, lounge suit, etc. Mesdames °A. K, Walker and t'rooke are .in. charge o( this stall, which also contains a quan. lily of fancy «o«d> donated fur sale in 1->1 "f the, fund. A flaW donated by Mrs. A. Ambury is the subject of "a guessing competition. .Adjoining, Mesdamos Matthews and Blumleil fireside over a produce stall, when- they are selilng all kinds of prulnce, etc., donated towards the funds. The ladies will be 1 k;a-ed to receive, donations of produce, cakes, etc., during this week.

'■'HF. RHCRUITTNC! COMMITTER ■ Alcf/side the Rod Cross establishment. the Recruiting Committee lias a small Stall fitted up. Returned soldiers cro in attendance by day, and members o v the Recruiting Committee by night, ic receive enlistments, etc. TECHNICAL C (ULEfIK AORI. ■Cl'l/iTRK. An interesting /future of this year's show is that all'prded hv the efforts to interest ami at the same time educate boys, who have left school, itf a"ricultural matters, and it is pleasing to record keenness ami ability on the pari of the competitors. The main competition is that for "rowing a quarter acre of rial-ton's superlative swedes. lloys had to send in monthly reports from the time of preparation of the ground, such reports scoring points. Then the cost of labor and manures were estimated for points, too, also weight of crop and best exhibit of three roots, the latter three being judged by Mr. .1. Counett and Mr. .Sergei, The winner turned out to be' Master \V. FT. Fussell, of Repperton, who for his win was accorded a prize of a free trip to the Wail; ato Winter Show, Hamilton, where he was entertained most hospitably bv the authorities, the secretary taking him into his own home, and he was conducted around the show and given a thorough tour of the famous experimental farm of the North Island, Ruakura; Muster FusseH's crop weighed out at the rate of 40 tons 7 cwt. It may be of interest to know he did all the work in connection with his crop and for manure used rock phosphate only. E. M. Gibson, Bahotu, proved second, and A. Gibson, Rahotu, third. There were ten other competitors from different parts of Taranaki For those boys who, through thinness of crop and other causes, were out of it so far as weight per acre was concerned, a further class was instituted of the best 12 roots shown. The winner of this was Master A. Corey, of Awatnna, who, in the judge's opinion, showed roots of excellent quality and type. , K. Dooney. of Opunake, won the first prize for eighth of an aero growing a crop of'over 15 tons. Monthly reports for this competition )ml also to s«itj