WINTER SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 June 1918, Page 6

WINTER SHOW.

YESTERDAY'S OPENING. A RECORD EXHIBITION. •fiiceri m ilic Society:—President, Mr. J. S. C'f-iiiijtl; vice-president. Mr. W J!, Grant; In n. veterinary surgeon, Mr. E. :u- itor, Mr J. S. S. Medley. (Jeiu'ial Committee: Messrs JH" AJlen, W Hi; 11, P. Hodson, B. Honeyfield, R. J ol\' stone, H. Linn, R. 11. Pigott, A. 1!. ijudopp, J. H. Street, S. Topless, A. Turnbull, L. Hill, J. K. Hill, T Lux ton, ' Roy Gilbert, WScott, H- H. Olson, Heifcert Ward, H. C Sampson. Hv. Benton, Geo. Oolson, v X. W. Hill. A. *P. Lister, C. Ddbson, C. Haskin, G. W. Browne, C. Pairbrother, J. M'Leod, A. T, Moore, L. A. Nolan, C. W. Ruebc, J. R. Rowlands, T. Smellie, E. Vincent, W. Pratt, W. M'Kenzie, S. M. Willoughby, L. Jaekaoq, H. J. Koller. Secretary, William P. Okey. The ninth annual Winter Show of the Taranaln Metropolitan Agricultural Society wu opened yesterday under most auspicious circumstances. The displays in every department were well up to the usual high standard, and in nearly every case the numlber of entries in the classes exceeded that of any previous yearConsequent upon the large number of entries received, the committee has been, somewhat handicapped on account of the lack of sufficient accommodation. They have met the position in the best possible way and to the general satisfaction of exhibitors. In fact, the committee has accomplished all the work in connection with the show arrangements in a thoroughly businesslike way, which reflects great credit upon them, and they are to be congratulated upon the success with which their efforts have been rewarded. The secretary (Mr. W. P Okey) had the work well in and everything connected with the opening day of the show passed off without a hitch. The judging was commenced at an early hour, and wa& completed expeditiously. The catering was in the capable hands of a strong committee of ladies, who were kept busy throughout the day, their service giving every satisfaction. THE OPENING CEREMONY By the opening hour there was a good attendance of the public, and the general appearance of the hall from the balcony was distinctly pleasing and very creditable to the society and the exhibitors. Mr. J. S. Connett, president of the society, in asking Mr. H- J. Okey, M.P., to open the show, apologised to those exhibitors who had been put to inconvenience on account of the lack of Space which was entirely due to the large number of entries received. The society, for the past two or three years, had felt the need of more accommodation. The efforts of the committee, however, had been directed towards improvement at the WaiwaJcaiho grounds, and while that w*B being effected there was money to expend on the Winter Show building. But it was now absolutely essential that more adequate accommodation should be provided, and he looked forward to the time when thai would be accomplished. Pessimists said that winter shows were not necessary in Taranaki, as, with the narrow strip of country between the mountain and the sea, there was little scope for the farmer. He pointed to the display made in the root sections of the show as a contradiction of that idea, claiming that they were the finest to be seen in any. show. He admitted that the society was in need of financial assistance, and appealed to the town residents to back up the country. In referring to the very large entries this year, Mr. Connett said the committee was greatly indebted to Mr Brown, agricultural instructor, for securing the large number of exhibits in the rural sections. They wanted the rising generation to be interested in the show, as the future of the society rested with the young people of to-'day The strength of the home industries and fancy work sections was very gratifying, and he thought it was due to the fact of the ladies being interested as they were in the autumn show and now in the Winter Show. The committee looked forward to closing it« present year free of debt, and such a result would, he felt, be in a large measure due to the ladies. He concluded with a reference to the tures to be given on Friday on subjects of interest to fanners, and then asked Mr. Okey to officially open the show.

SPEECH BY THE MEMBER. Mr. Okey, who was received with ] hearty applause, in declaring the show open, said he wished to congratulate the officials on the increased number of entries, and also on the quality of the exhibits. These increases were very encouraging when they realised that hundreds of the young men from the country who had previously taken part in the shows were away doing their bit for the Empire. During the first years at the war an attempt was made by a number of societies m the Dominion to cease holding shows during the war period. The Taranaki Society objected to discontinuing their shows, and "tlieir decision had been shown to be the right one by the success of their spring shows and also this Winter Show. There was no doubt that the holding of the Winter Shows demonstrated what the different districts were capaJblc of producing and acted as a stimulant to further production. If ever there was a time in £he Dominion's history when production should be encouraged, it was the present time The increased taxation that the Dominion, with other parts of the world, would have to carry, caused through the war. would have to be borne, to a great extent, by the producers, and it liolioved every man engaged in the farming industry to increase his production in every possible way. Some might ask, What is the use in increasing our production when all freezing works and jtore rooms are full and it is impossible to get shipping space to 4 Uke the present produce to the consumers? Mr. Okey did not think the Home authorities won!:! purchase all our wool and pay r-nsh for it. advance 00 per pent, on the (iu'ose immed alolv if was ]int in sl.nre, and advance £3,000,000 on the mrat in .itAU. Jf lluv did Sflt JU SWI U1

of selling J!. iiway. At tiic pre.-rnt time, in order In save shipping, tliey were mopping up eventliing t.liat was eatable near at Jiand, but there was a limit to what ihose countries could produce, and under -uch pressure, with increased prices, vc.untries were apt to oversell ami t. ,use a serious shortage for many year- . > romp. Taranaki was naturally a gazing and dairying district. anil roliin showed that those engaged in these industries were doing tlicir best to keep up their production under the trying circumstances brought on through the war. But lie thought a word of warning should be sounded in connection with the wheat supply. For severar years we had been dependent on Australia for flour for our own people. America and other parts were now calling upon her for supplies, and anyone that, had watched Australia's seasons knew they might get a year when it was impossible to grow sufficient for themselves. which would leave New Zealand in a very sad fix. AH that was required to make the show a success was a good attendance, and he hoped everyone there would go away as an advertising agent and recommend his friends and neighbor;) to attend. Those who were not interested in the fine display of roots and other agricultural produce should be interested in viewing a number of trophies that had been won by our own boys during the war, and been obtained, and put on view. He then, amidst applause, declared the show opened, and cheers for Mr. Okey were given at the call of Mr. Connect. At night there wa3 a large attendance of the public, the proceedings being enlivened by the programme of music contributed by the Citizens' Band, under Conductor M'Leod. DISTRICT FARM PRODUCTS. There is again only one entry—that | of Bell Block —in the district farm produce competition, but the merit of this exhibit makes up somewhat for lack of other entries, though, of course, the competitive element is eliminated. The classes for the combined products of all farmers in any district, and the space allowed is limited to a length of 30ft. Points are awarded for arrangement and effect, dairy produce, foots and fodder, grain and grasses, game and poultry .hams and bacon, jams and jellies, sauces and pickles, .varieties of timber, bread, cakes and sweets, any novelty in farm products, fruit and vegetables, honey, preserved fruits and wines, homes industries, and miscellaneous- The exhibit has to be arranged by farmers or farm hands. The Bell Block exhibitors have covered the whole range of classes included in the requirements of the competition, and the arrangement of the exhibit presents an attractive appearance. The symmetrical manner in which the stall has been set up, with the rich colorings of the various products, is very creditable to those responsible for the exhibit. In the class for the best collection of Native works and produce, to be arranged by Natives, and confined to 10ft space, W. Pratt (Bell Block) is the only exhibitor, and has succeeded in producing a display of considerable merit which shows the capability of the Native race in the matter of the cultivation of staple products. FIELD ROOTS, ETC. The field roots class, as usual, attracted good entries, ivery class being well represented, and competition was keen, the-standard of the exhibits being ot a high order. The class for Webb's ''Superlative" swede competition, for the Ibest crop of not less than two acres, drew 30 entrants, each of whom had to place on exhibition three roots from the two acres judged. - The winner in this section was M. Gernlioefer, of Toko. The Stratford Model Farm has a particularly fine display of roots, which are for exhibition only. In the garden vegetable classes there were also very good entries, the quality of the exhibits showing unmistaJcahly the industry and thrift of the home gardeners, and was strongly suggestive of tlia possibility of in that way reducing the continually increasing cost of living. The fruit section was a small one, but whaA was lacking in quantity was more than counter-balanced by the high standard of quality reached. j In the schools' rural section some very fine work has been prepared and entered for competition. The classes include such useful work :u the school garden note books, notes on lucerne growing, including the preparation of soils, seed, manures, time of growing, and methods of harvesting, both in school gardens and district farms, and also notes in topdressing experiments. The notes put in showed a very keen appreciation of the work on the part of the competitors. The plans put in of school grounds were of exceptional merit, and showed that a good deal of thought had been given to best lay-out of the grounds of a modern school. One of the most interesting sections of this exhibit is the selection of graphs of manurial trial results, and also of herd yields—pound of milk and butterfat —for the season, the latter, in the majority of cases showing the want of sufficient amount of succulent feeding, during, the late summer and autumn periods. The collection of named weeds and the pen-and-ink drawings of weeds, named and with notes of occurrence, which is a new section of the show, is an instructive exhibit, and indicates the benefit of the observational instruction given. THE HONEY SECTION. The honey section this year Is a par- j ticularly fine one, atractively displayed in the dairy produce hall. A gratifying feature is the success that ha 3 been achieved by new exhibitors. The Herrick-Sandford cup was won by E. Beale with 11 points, T. N. Blackball and Mrs. Hellier each scoring S points, all new competitors. 11- Beale also won the North Taranaki Beekeepers' Association's points - medal for novice. There was a splendid display of comb and extracted honey and other products of the apiary. Observation hives lent added interest te the display, whilst there was also a good collection of bee appliances lent by members of the association and by the Alliance Company. 'Mr. F. W. Sandford, who won the cup last year, was an exhibitor, but did noi eompete for ih« cup. HOME INDUSTRIES. The home industries, which is always a popular section of the show, this year has completely outclassed the exhibits of previous years, and is probaibly the largest section of the show Entries in all the classes are heavv. and the competition was of the 1 The display of home-made i> ..ikes, soones .(aoaiad is gctia«y. rouges and a&o in.

«as ranges), also home-made sweets, together with dairy and poultry product, pickles, sauces, jams, and jellies, bottled fruit, and preserved fresh vegetables, maket an exhibit which is eloquent of the domesticity of the Taranaki ladies and their prowess as cooks, SCHOOLS' CLASSES. The display in the primary schools' classes is again an excellent record of tlie fruitful work done by the teachers of Taranaki. The writing and drawing exhibits bear the stamp of close application on the part of exhibitors, while the map-drawing and sketching show painstaking attention to detail. ENGINEERING, The Technical College' engineering classes have furnished a most instructive and interesting exhibit, which is a credit to the instructors, under whosq .supervision the work has been produced. The mechanical drawings and freehand mechanical drawings are models of neat, ness and exactness, while the practical worlc exhibited includes specimens of engineering tools, a large and small anvil, pclton wheel, and a model gas engine. FANCY WORK. The exhibition of fancy work, including needlework, English or eyelet-hole embroidery, Hedebo embroidery, and embroidery in fibrone, as well as specimens of fine and coarse point lace, coarse and fine crochet, drawn-thread work, and ribbon work, knitting and darning, and other samples of the fancy-worker's art, all contributed in the production of an attractive class of exhibits. PHOTOGRAPHY. The photographic class, though a small one, has produced some good specimens. The class for landscape drew 10 entries, as did also that for the seascape, and the exhibits showed excellent choice of subject and good studio work. The more difficult class for animal study drew two entries, both being good specimens of the art. WAR TROPHIES. A great deal of interest centred about the exhibition of war trophies, which were situated just inside the main entrance door. The pieces of ordnance comprised three caiptured German ma-chine-guns, which Were tjiken by the 2nd Battalion Wellington Infantry, a tripod stand for a light machine-gun, and a barrel-cover casing. There is also a German trench mortar, which was captured by the New Zealand Pioneer Battalion. The trophies haye. been presented by the Defence Department to the Borough of New Plymouth, and have been loaned to the Show Committee for exhibition. They bear ample evidence of the intensive use they have had in their mission of destruction. In addition to the above pieces, the Returned Soldiers' Association have furnished it case of very interesting trophies which their members have brought home from the field. The exhibit includes a gas helmet, an automatic pisiol, which, was picked up at the Battle of Messines, an aerial tonpedo, picked up by Private Julian, hand grenades, cartridges in use by various forces of the Mies and the enemy, coins and paper money of the various nationalities represented, besides large numbers of distinguishing regimental badges and specimens of the countless impedimenta of the battlefield. There is also a large photograph of the staff of the New Zealand General Hospital, Brodkenhurst, taken in March, 1817. There was also a large number of trade sideshows, competitions, etc., and a patriotic stall in charge of the Ladies' Committee. TO-DAYIS ATTRACTION. The special feature of attraction at the show to-day will be_ the poultry show, for which very satisfactory entries have been received, The exhibits have teen arranged in the second annexe, and form a creditabie display. The show is held under the North North Island Poultry, Pigeon, anil Canary Association, and the association's championships for golden Wyandottes and Indian runner ducks will be decided. In connection with this show there will also be classes for children's pets. The show will be open from 10 o'clock this morning till 10 to-night. PRIZE LIST. STNGtLE FARM COMPETITION. Farm products, best collection, grown on one farm. First prize, £5 ss, challenge cup, presented by G. W. Browne, Esq., and £2 2s and a gold medal to the winning owner; second, £1 Is. J. H. Street (Bell Block) 1 J. H. Street has won this cup for the third time in succession. The judges remarked that this was an excellent exhibit, and that every farm product was represented, the staging being all that could be desired.

DISTRICT FARM PRODUCTS COMPETITION. The combined products of all farmers in any district; each district to be selected by the farmers themselves. Bell Block District 1 The judges considered this exhibit was one of the features of the show, and that it wa.s to bo regretted that there was not more competition. Considerable skill had been exercised in the arranging of the exhibits, which showed tliein to good advantage. ISest collection of Native works; produce to be arranged by Natives in space 10ft in length; first prize, £S: W. Pratt (Hell Block), I. The judges considered this the best Native exhibit they liad seen in the district. FARM PRODUCE (Taranaki Grown). Chaff: Best sample oaten sheaf, G. L. Tate (Waitara) 1 and 2; wheat, straw, G. L. Ta-to 1 and 2; oaten straw, G- L, Tate 1 and 2. Ray: Best truss, J. 11. Street 1, W. Stanley (Hillsborough) -2, 11. H. Geddy 3, ,T. A. Kurth v.h.c. — t Straw: Best bale pressed, G. L. Tate 1. Ensilage grass: H. 11. Giddy 1, H. 0. Fatnpson 2, J. 11. Street 3. Ensilage, maize: Frank Stanley (Hillsbntough) 1, \V. Stanley % Bundle green fodder: J A. Kurth 1. FARMERS' CLASSES (Taranaki Grown). SEED AND GRAIN. Spring wheat, to be named: G. L. Tate i and 2. Chevalier barley: G. L. Tate 1 Cape barley: G. L, Tate 1 and 2. -Algerian oaist 0, L. Tate 1 and 2.

Maize, white: B. S. Longstaff (Bell Block) 1 and 2; yellow, 11. H. Giddy (■Bell Block) i, J. 11. Street (Bell Block) 2; black, J. If. Street 1; any other variety, H. 11. Giddy I. Grain, any other variety: B. S. Longstaff (Bell Block) 1. Cocksfoot: G. L. Tate 1, B. S. Longstaff 2. Italian rye: G. L. Tate 1. Perennial rye: G, L. Tate 1. HAMS AND BACON. FARMERS' CLASSES. Ham, smoked:-.1, A Kurth (Omata) 1. Side, unsmoked, J. A. Kurth (Omata) 1. Roll, unsmoked: C- W. Ruebc (Weatown) 1. FRUIT. Apples, dessert, John Home (Westown) 1; cooking, Miss Turnbull (Sentry Hill) 1, John Home 2. Oranges: H. H, Giddy (Bell Block) 1. Lemons: Mrs. E. Hellier (Lepperton) 1 and 2, Ernest Hellier (Lepperton) 3. Guavas: 0. E. Jordan (Bell Block) 1, H. C- Sampson (Hillsborough) 2, Miss Myra Kurth (Barreitt Road) 3. Passion fruit: Mrs. C. E. Street (Smart Road) 1, John Home 2. Tree Tomatoes: Jas. Burgess (Warea) I, B. S. Longstaff (,Bdl Block) 2 and 3. GARDEN VEGETABLES; Beet, long: G- L. Tate (Wa.itara) 1, J. A. Kurth (Omata) 2, F F. Hoskin (Bell Block) h.c. ; round, G- H. Boyles (Stratford) 1 and' 2, F. F. Hoskin h.c. Silver (beet; W. Pratt ('Bell Block) 1 and 2OaWbage, drumhead: R. Ritchie (Inglewood) 1; Savoy, R. Ritchie 1; pickling, R. Ritchie 1. Kale; G. H. Boyles 1. Bnieooli: R. Ritchie 1, W. Pratt 2. Cauliflower: A. H. Giddy (Taurntangi) 1. Rhiibanb: H. Way 1, A. 0. J. Bates (Bell Block) 2. Carrots: Short, stump-rooted, G. H. Boyles 1, Norfolk School 2; long red, G. H. Boyles 1, W. Pratt 2, G. L. Tate h,c,; intermediate, G. L. Tate 1, H, King (Lower Mangorei) 2, A. Gilbert (Hur-. t worth) 3. Leeks: Miss L. Aubrey (Waitara) 1, C. E. Jordan (Bell Blocik) 2. Lattuce, cabbage: C. W. Ruebe (Westown) 1. Melon, pie or preserving, round: G. L. Tate I and 2, W. Bent (Hillsborough) 3, A. H. Giddy (Taurutangi) h.c. Onions: Largest, G. L. Tate 1, .las. Burgess 2; potato, G. L. Tate 1 and 2; white, G. L. Tate 1 and 2; brown Span., ish, G. L. Tate 1, J. Hannson (Koru) 2 and 3, J. Hutchins v.h.c.; yellow, G. L. Tate 1 and 2; red, G. (L. Tate 1 and 2;, brown Globe, G. L. Tate 1 and 2; any other variety, G. L. Tate 1 and 2; pickling, H. Way 1 and 2. Rope or stick: Brown variety, 0- L. Tate 1 and 2; any other variety, C. iE. Jordan (Bell Block) 1, G. L. Tate 2 and h.c. Box onions, suitafble for export: G. L. Tate 1 and 2. Shallots: Brown, large, G. L. Hate 1, H. 11. Giddy 2; small, G. L. Tate 1, J. Hutchins 2, S. Brooke 3; yellow, G. L. Tate 1, J. F. Loveridge (Huirangi) 2; red, G. L. Tate (Waitara) 1 Garlic],': G. L. Taite 1, J. Hannson 2. Onions, collection, including shallots: ! G. L. Tate 1. Parsley: Curled, H. Marfell (Westown) 1, Mrs. S. G. Smith 2, H. D. Moss (Tataraimaka) 3; fernleaved, H. D. Moss 1, G. H. Boyles 2 and 3. Herbs, best collection: G. H. Boyles 1. Parsnips: F. W. Sandford (Vogeltown) 1, G. L. Tate 2, A. P. Lister 3, H. H- Giddy (Bell Blook)h.c. Pumpkin, a squash, cream or black: G. L. Tate 1, A. H. Giddy (Tarurutangi) 2, C. E- Jordan 3, S. Brookes he.; red or yellow, J. F. Loypridge 1, W. Pratt (Bell Block) 2, F. F. Hoskin 3; heaviest, M. Boneytfield (Motaroa) 1, F. Goodscre 2. Squash or pumpkin, collection: J. H. Street (Bell Blockf 1, G. L. Tate 2. Collection, gourds: W. Pratt I.* Vegetable marrow: W. Bint (Hills■borough) 1, J. P. Loveridge 2, F. F. Hoskin 3. Kami kuim: C. E. Jordan 1, W. Pratt 2, J. H. Sltreeit 3. Turnips, garden, white: R. Ritchie (Inglewood) 1. Swedes, garden: G. L. Tate 1, R. Ritchie 2. Tara: W. Pratt 1 and 2. Aritehokes: E. Beale 1. Any other vegetable not scheduled: G. H. Boyles 1, H. Putt 2. POTATOES. Kidney: Wm. Healey (Vogeltown) 1. Up-to-D&te: G. L. Tate 1. Gamekeeper: H. C. Sandford (Hillsborough) 1, G. L. Tate 2, H. H. Giddy 3. Coronation: W. A. Marsh (Lower Mangorei) 1, C. Hoskin (Fitzroy) 2, J. Harrison (Oikato) 3. Any other white variety, named: Wm, Healy 1 and he,, W. Pratt 2, H. Marfell 3.

Any other colored variety, named: W. A. Marsh 1, Healy 2, H. Marfell 3. Collection, 12 varieties, named: W. Healy 1. Collection, 6 varieties, named: W. Marsh 1, W. Healy 2. Collection, 6 varieties, round or oval: S. Topless (Urenui) 1, W Healy 2. Kunraras: J. G. Sampson (Belt Block) 1, G, L. Tarte 2, J. H. Street 3. Kumaras, Toroamahai: J. G. Sampson 1, W. Pratt 2. Kumaras, Waiua: W. Pratt 1 and 2, J. G Sampson 3. FIELD BOOTS. CARROTS. Long red: P. Andrews 1, G. H. Boyles 2, long white. H. Marfell 1, B. Ritchie 2, W. Pratt 3. Sutton's Matchless White (Webster Brothers' special): G. L. Tate 1, B. S. Tjongstail 2, W. Pratt 3. Barribal or Sinclair's Champion,: H. H. Giddy 1 and 3, J. A Kurth 2, F. Andrews he. Yellow or orange: G. L. Tate 1 and 3, H. H. Giddy 2, P. Andrews h e. MANGEL WUTtZEL. Long red: C. E. Jordan 1, W. Berridge (Vogeltown) 2, G. Rogers (Tarurutangi) 3,C. Hoskin (Fitzrov) h.c., A. F. Lester c. Yellow GWbe: A. H. Giddy 1, J. H. Street 2, W. Hoskin (Bell Block) 3, H. IT- Giddy li.e., W. Wmt e. Sugar or white: W Hoskin 1 and 2 ; James Bentham (Koru) 3, C. Hoskin h.c., H- King e. Golden Tankard: B. S. Longstaff (Bell Block) 1, W Pratt 2 and 3. Any other variety: A. P. Lester 1, Jas. Bentham 2, H. King 3, V Whitehead (Tikorangi) h.c. Jersey Queen: F Andrews 1, H. King 2, J. P. Loveridge 3, B. S. Longstaff h«c Heaviest: W. Bint 1, H. Marfell 2. Cattle cabbage, Drumhead: 31 Ritchie I, C Oolma (B»U Bio*) 9.

Kohl Kaibi:' W. Pratt 1, B. S. Longstall' 2 and 3. Kale: Jag., Bentham 1, C. Colson 2Chou Holier: A- P. Lister 1, Silver beet: P. P. Hoskin 1, C W." Rudbe (Westown) 2, B. S. Longsbaff 3, W. Pratt c. ACREAGE COMPETITIONS. Webb's Superlative Swede Competition of £lO 10s, presented by C. E. Gaustad, agent for Webb and Sons' seed, for best crop of two acres of Webb's Superlative swedes, grown from seeds procured from C. E- Gaustad. Three roots to be shown at show. IHrst, £7 7s; second, £-2 2s; third, £1 Is. —M. Gernhoefer (Toko) 1, W. Hall (Le.pperton) 2, T. M'Kenzie (Tikorangi) 3. The detailed point? were not available last night. Sole Bros.' swede competition for three best swedes grown with manure purchased from Sole Bros.—H. H. Giddy 1, G. L. Tate 2. Two roots, named.—J. F. Loveridge 1, H. C. Sampson 2. Superlative.—J. P. Loveridge 1, H. C. Sampson 2, M. Gernhoefer 3, Jaa. Bentham h.c., J, A. Kurth c. Monarch.—A. H. Giddy 1, C. Hoskin 2, J. Home 3, B. Blackball (Lepperton) c. Champion.—M. Gernhoefer 1, R. Ritchie 2. Magnum Bonum.—G. L. Tate 1, H. H. Giddy 2, R. Ritchie 3. [ Crimson King.—R. Ritchie 1, G. L'. Tate 2, B. Blackball 3. John Bull.—G. L. Tate 1. \ Sutton's Up-to-date.—M. Gernhoefer 1. Hurst's Monarch.—C. Hoskin 1 a.nd 3, H. H. Giddy 2, R. Ritchie v.h.c. Turnips.—'White, W. Bint 1, G. H. Boyles 2; yellow, G. H. Boyles 1; heaviest, A. H. Giddy 1, H. H. Giddy 2, John Horne 3. SCHOOLS RURAL SECTION. Best kept school garden note book. — Okaiawa school 1, Matapu school 2, Oaonui school 3 and v.h.c. Best notes (full) on lucerne growing, preparation of soil, seed, manures, time growing, methods of harvesting followed in (a) school gardens and (b) district farms. —Harold Corney (Norfolk school) I, Oaonui school 2. Best notes on top dressing experiments, area, time and method of sowing, manures and observed results, to be accompanied by plan.—Oaonui school 1, 2 and 3. Best plan of school grounds.—Mangatoki school 1, Matapu 2, Mabel Faweett (Kaponga) 3. Graphs of manurial trial results. —Mangatoki school 1 and 2, Lepperton school 3. Graph of herd yield in lbs milk and butterfat for the season. —Okaiawa school 1 and 3, Matapu school 2, Manaia school v.h.e. Collection named weeds, dried.—Huirangi school 1, Technical college 2, Fitzroy school 3, Central school v.h.c. Best pen-and-ink drawing of weeds, named and with notes of occurrence. — Ararfita school 1, Mangatoki school 2. Collection of seed of (1) pasture plants, (2) weeds, (3) flower or vegetable.—Huirangi school 1, Ararata school 2. Root crops, record of variety or manurial trial of (1) carrot, (2) mangel, (3) swede turnip, (4) potato, with full notes as to preparation of ground, manure, time of sowing, cultural treatment, returns, etc.—Oaonui school 1, Eric Corney (Norfolk school) 2. Soot selection competition.—Swede turnip, mangel or carrot, three roots to be selected, and shown at show.—Mangatoki school 1, A. Thomas (Norfolk school) 2, Norfolk school 3; carrots, Norfolk 1, Mangatoki 2; mangels, MangaItoki 1, Norfolk 2, H. Corney (Norfolk) 3. ■ HONEY SECTION. Frtme, containing 4 sections comb honey.—F. W Sandford (Vogeltown) 1. Hoffmann frame comb honey.—F. W. Sandford 1. Hoffmann half frame comb honey.— F. W. Sandford 2. Granulated honey.—Mrs. E. Hellier (Lepperton) 1, T. N. Blackhall (Lepperton) 2, E. Beale 3. Liquid honey.—Mrs. A. Anderson (Bell Block) 1, T. N. Blackhall 2, 3 and c., R. C. Gilbert (Hurworth) c. Beeswax.—P. W. Sandford 1, Mrs. E. Hellier 2,. 0. J. Bates (Bell Block) 3, E. Beale h.c.

Collection honey.—E. Beale 1. Observation hive of bees, set out for attractiveness, —F. W. Sandford 1. White glass bottle mead. —F. W. Sandford 1. White glass bottle vinegar—F. W. Sandford 1. HOME INDUSTRIES (Open). Loaf of home-made and home-baked white bread (open class); silver cup, presented by Mr. J. H. Street, to be won three times In succession.—Mrs. .1. Austin (New Plymouth) 1, Mr 3. Gus Gaustad (Urenul) 2, Mrs. S. G. Smith (New Plymouth) 3. Previous winners: 1913, Mrs. F. Andrews (Bell Block); 1914, Mrs. P. Andrews (Bell; Block); 1915, Mrs. .T. Oliver; 1910,. Mrs. M. W. Featheratone; 1917, Mrs. J. Austin. Home-made and liome-baked white bread; novice class.—Mrs. E. Hedley 1, Mrs. \V. Putt (Westown) 2, Mrs. .T. Nelson (Kent Koad) 3. Home-made and home-baked brown bread.Mrs. J. H. Street (Bell Block) 1, Mrs. E. 3. Brlttian (Walongona) 2, Mrs. Bock 3. Brown bread, novice class.—Mrs. Gus. Gaustad (Urenui) 1, Miss D. Nixon 2, Mrs. E. Hedley 3. Sultana loaf. —Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. J. Oliver 2, Mrs. W. A. Monk 3. Nut breed.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Miss Nicol 3. Seed cake.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. A. P. Lister 2, Mrs. P. Andrews (Smart Road) 3. Rich fruit cake.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. R. Barlow (Fitzroy) 2, Mrs. Koller (Bell Block) 3. Cake, without eggs.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Miss 1. Connett (Bell Block) 2; Mrs. E. G. Johnson 3. Sultana cake.—Mrs. F. Andrews 1, Airs. C.I Sullivan 2, Miss E. Phillips 3. Pound cake. —Miss E. Phillips 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. W. A. Monk 3. Madeira cake.—Mrs. A. P. Lister 1, Mrs. W. Scott 2, Mrs. C. Sullivan 3. Ginger cake, with fruit.—Mrs. A. I\ Lister 1, Miss I Connett 2, Mrs. Koller 3. Ginger cake. —Mrs. W. Scott 1, Mrs. J. Knight 2, Mrs. A. P. Lister 3. Collection fancy cakes and pastry, not less than 8 varieties—Mrs. J. Knight 1 and 2, Mrs. S. G. Smith 3. Sponge cake.—Miss E. Phillips 1, Mrs. J. Knight 2, Mrs. C. Sullivan 3, Miss I. Connett h.c. Cream puffs.—Mrs. Roller 1, Miss I Connett 2, Mrs. J. Knight 3. Sponge kisses. Mrs J. Knight 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2. Shortbread.—Miss Nora Andrews (Smart Road) 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2, Mrs. F. Andrews S. Plum pudding.—Mrs. Gus. Gaustad 1, Miss E. Phillips 2, Mrs. F. •Andrews 3. Sausage rolls.—MrS. H. T. Hall [Brixton) 1, Mrs. D. Beggs 2, Mrs. F. Hodgson 3. Sausage rolls, from sausages.—Mrs. E. 0. Johnson 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2, Miss E. Phillips S. Swiss roil.—Mrs. .T. Knight 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2, Mrs. D. Beggs 3. Sponge sandwich Jam. —Miss E. Phillips 1, Mrs. W. Putt 2, Mrs. ,T. Knight 3. Mixed small cakes, not less than six varieties— Miss A J. Gaustad (Urenui) 1, Miss C. E. M. Bramald (Frankley Road) 2, Mrs. H. J. Moverley 3. Mixed biscuits, not less than six varieties. — Miss C. E. M. Bramald 1. Mr 3. J. Knight 2, Mrs. H. J. Moverley 3. Jam tarts, short pastry.—Mrs. J. Knight 1 and 2, Miss E. E. Pcnn 3. Jam tarts, flaky pastry.—Mrs. E. G. Johnson 1, Mrs. H. T. Hail 2, Mis 3 L. Blewman 3. SeOnea. oven, plain.—Mrs. D. Beggs 1, Mrs. Arthur Street (Tarurutangl) 2, Mrs. Prentice (Westown) 3. Scones, oven, sweet —Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Miss I. Connott 2, Mrs. T. Parker (Smart Road) 3. Pikelets.—Mrs. E. M. Mllligan 1, Miss D. Nixon 2, Miss Ruth Whitehead (Tikorangl) 3. Brown Scones.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs, D. Beggs 2, Mrs. W. A. Monk 3. Yeast buns and cakes.—Mrs. Lee (Fitzroy) 1, Un. 1. B. Street 2, Mn. F. Andrews a.

GAS COOKING. For i)#izcs donated by New Plymouth Qno Company.—Sultana cako: Mrs. F. Hodgsoi I* Miss D. Horton 2, Mrs. C. Bint 3 «non*e sandwich t Mrs. F. Hodgson 1, Mrs, H. 4 4foverley 2, Mrs. C. Bint 3. Pastry: Mta. ifc Btat 1, Mrs. H, J. Moverley 2, Scones, plain: Mm Roch 1, Mrs. F. Hodgson 2. Cake, without eggSS Mrs. H. .1. Moverley Mrs. Roch 2. HOME-MADE SWEETS. Coeonnut iee.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Miss Fran* ces A. Boyles (Dunedin) 2, Mrs. H. .f Moverley 3. Toffee—Mrs. W. H. Butledpe (Midhirat) 1, Mrs. .f. Roch 2, Mrs, N. Allen 3. ■ Mixed sweets.—Mrs. W. H. Rutledje J Mttfc H. J. Moverley 2, Mrs. S. G. Smith 3. SOAP. Horae-raade.—Mrs. B. Andrews 1, Mrs. C. & Street (Smart Road) 2, Miss B. HoneyHeiA (Onaero) h.c. IJGGS, Fowls', white.—Stanley Scott (Brookl&nds)' I, May's Devon Poultry Farm 2 and h.c. Fowls', colored.—Mrs. D. Beggs (Westown) 1, May's Devon Poultry Farm 2, Miss C M. Cat' ley (Urenui) 3. Ducks'.—Mrs. M. W. Fe&tberston (TarfcU)j 1, Mrs. C. E. Street 2, Mrs. BrayshaW 3. JAMS, SAUCES & PICKLB9. Jellies, collection, not less than three variw ties.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Miss E. Phillips 2» Mrs. R. Barlow (Fltzroy) h.c. Jam, collection, not less than four varietior. —Mrs. Roch 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2, Mrs. fL (L Smith he. Jam, any variety.—Mrs. J. H. Street 1, tfitf E. Phillips 2, Mrs. Roch h.c. Jams and jellies, collection not less than alt varieties.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. J. H. StTfft 2, Miss E. Phillips h.c. Marmalade.—Mrs. C. Sullivan I, Mis. W. Monk 2, Mrs. lee (Fltzroy) h.c. Plum sauce.—Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. Girt Gaustad 2, Mrs. A. P. Lister (Fraqkley Road) 3, Tomato sauce.—Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Ma. H. J. Moverley 2, Mrs. C. Sullffan h.c. Apple sauce —Mrs. .T. H. Street 1, Mias & Phillips 2, Mrs, C. Sullivan h.c. Collection sauces —Mrs. C. Sullivan 1. Mm, H. .T. Street 2, Mrs. H. .T. Moverley h.c. Bottled tomatoes. —Mrs. Roch 1, Mfft. C. Sul^ livan 2, Mrs. Roch h.c. Pickles, three varieties.—Mrs.. It. Batlow 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. C. Sullivau-c. Chutney.—Mrs. C. Sullivan 1 and h.c., Mr#. R. Barlow 2. BOTTLED FRUITS. One variety, in syrup—Miss I. Connett t and h.c., Miss Turnbull (Sentry. Hill) 2. f One variety, in water or preservative.'—Mia# I. Connett. 1 and 2, Mts. J. H. Street h.tf. Collection, four varieties, in ayrup.—Miss 1 Connett 1, Mrs. Tarnbull 2, Mrs. J. H. Street h.c. Collection, four varieties, in water or preservative —Miss I. Connett 1. General collection.—Mrs. J. H, Street X. Home-made vrine—Miss. E. Phillips 1, Mr#. H. T. Hall 2, Miss K. Hamerton h.c. ' Home-made vinegar.—Mrs. H. J. Mordrlajf 1* Mrs, J H. Street 2. PRESERVED FRESH VEGETABLES. Peas.—Mrs. H. J. Moverley 1, Mrs. Roch- 2. Benns—Jtlrs.. C. E. Street 1, Mrs. C, SttlllTAß 2, Sirs. Roch h.c. Any other vegetable —Mrs,' H. J. Moverley 2. Preserved mixed vegetables.—Mrs. Roch 1 &&A 2. Collection preserved vegetables,—Mrt. J. H» Street 1, Mrs. H. J. Moverley 2. FANCY WORK CLASS. Fancy needlework, various kinds.—Mias Ivy Longstaff (Bell Block) 1, Mrs. Lelghton (worked by Gunner Roy Loighton) 2.. English or eyelet hole embroidery,—Mrs. & A. Large 1, Mrs. G. Hutchinson (Hawera) 2. Danish or Hedebo embroidery.—Mrs. B. A. Large 1. Norwegian or Hardange;r.—Mrs.' E. G. John-* son 1, Miss Ivy B; Street 2. ' • : Embroidery, done in fibrous. —Mrs. 22. Heart* den 1, Miss Ivy B. Street 2. , • Point lace, fine.—Mrs. H. McCleland 1 and 2, Mrs. S. Hooper -3, Miss F. Lammas (Palmerston North) h.c. f Point lace, coaTse. —Mrs. S. Hooper 1. Cotton crochet —Mrs., L. L. Barfley (Auckland) 1, Mrs. E. G. Johnson 2. Mrs. R; A. large 3. Crochet, fine.—Miss L. M. Sheppard (VogeN towii) 1 and 2, Mrs. J. Oliver 3. 1 Crochet, coarse—Mrs. P.- K. Watty (Frank* ton Junction) 1, Mrs. E. Hearnden 2, Mra.B. Andrews 3. Fine drawn thread work.—Mrs.'B. 0. John* son 1, Mrs. It. A. Large 2. Ribbon work. —Mrs G. Hutchinson % Child's frock, hand-made.—Mrs. M.'W. Ftttherstone (Tarata) 1. Nightdress, embroidered and made up by hand.—Miss M. Blewman* 1, Miss B. Benaud '2 and 3. Table centTe. most effective and artistic.—* Mrs. S. G Smith 1, Miss Emmaline Parte? (Smart Road) 2. Afternoon tea cloth, handsomest—Mrs. E» Hearnden 1, Miss R. Renaud 2, Miss 'Rook® (Urenui) 3. Cushion, mounted, handsomest.—Miss McPUerson (Hawera) 1, Mrs. S. Hooper 2, Mrs, E. Hearnden 3. Hand-knitted socks, plain—Mra. D. Macdonaid (Pending) 1 and 3, Mrs. .T. Austin 2. Hand-knitted socks, "plain, to become, tha property of the New Plymouth Women's Patriotic Committee —Mrs D. Macdonald 1. Mrs. J. Austin 2, Mrs. E. 0. Johnston 3. _ „ Hand-knitted socks, ribbed—Mrs. R. TooU (Westown) 1, Mrs. C. W lieube (Westown) 2. Fancy work, not otherwise enumerated —Miss Ivy LonpstafT 1, Mrs W. Putt (Westown) 2, Mrs E. 0. Johnson 3. Huckaback darninc —Mrs A. Bishop (Bell Block) 1, Mies Ivy B Street 2. Infant's ticket, in wool —Mrs. AV. C. Clstko 1 Mrs. J. Terrill 2, Mrs. W. H. Rutledffa (Miah'lrst) S, Mrs. E. 0 Johnston h.c D'Oylevs, collection —Mrs J H. Bocock (Hulroa) i, Mrs. E. G. Johnson 2, Mrs. W. Putt 3. COMPETITIONS FOR GIRLS. Most useful article, girl under 16.—Miss E. "*Jlost ornamental article, girl under 16. E. Daly 1, K. Pellew 2. _ Most ornamental article, girl under 12. Beu» F °Bae! home-made,. useful or ornamentalGirl under IC, Belle Ford 1, May Smart 2. COMPETITIONS FOR BOYS. Most useful article, raado by boy under 18 years.—E. Coleman 1, C. Coleman 2, Leotura Webster (Bell Block) 3. Model boat, made by boy under 16 years.—• Bortle Leo (Fltzroy) 1. CHAPPED HANDS. , Of course! Exposure to bitter Weather; no gloves, may be; work which soils'the hands, so that frequent washing is necessary —result, sore hands, cracked and bleeding—may be, blood p ' soning. Keep your hands in good condition w ith Eexona, the Rapid Healer. A perfect skiu treatment in itself. After work, wash them with Eexona Soap, dry carefully, then rub in Eexona Ointment. Your hands will respond to its healing influence, become soft and flexible without sores or blemishes. Rexona kee- the hands safe from Winter Troubles. Eexona is sold in triangular tins at Is 6(l'and 3s. Obtainable everywhere.