DOMINION DAIRY SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 3 July 1918, Page 6

DOMINION DAIRY SHOW

SUCCESSFUL OPENING DAY.

The splendid concrete show building that now houses the Dominion Dairy Show that opened at Httwera yesterday is a tribute not only to the progress made by the show right from the date of its inauguration nine years ago, but also to the foresight and enterprise of the gentlemen comprising the Winter Show Committee, of whom Mr. D J. Goodwin is the president. When the show building was first erected, it was considered to tbe a huge structure much in advance of the needs of the district, but the first show demonstrated that the two large halls then in use were not sufficient, and in 19*12 another large liall was erected, followed by the Kitchener Hall jn 191<J and the Lloyd George Hall in 1918, until now the building is easily the largest of its kind in the Dominion. This year's show is easily the best thro has so far been held, particularly in the competitive sections, which are more than 1200 in excess of last year. The show is well laid out, the machinery hall, trade displays, dairy produce, competitive sections, motor-cars, side shows, etc., all having their particular area, and as there is plenty of passage way provided, visitors can view the exhibits in comfort.

Among the root crops, the Stratford Model Dairy Fann ha« an instructive display, comprising some twelve varieties of swedes, mangolds, and carrots. The Hawera Technical School has a very interesting exhibit of drd.wings« leather work, engineering, and commercial work, showing that the school has made great progress in the last few months. Additional interest is given by the inclusion of work done by the more advanced jupils of the New Plymouth School, giving a striking impression of the benefits of technical schools, if properly conducted. Judging was commenced promptly anr} completed in good time, while the stewards had the prize awards carded in readiness for the official opening. TVpresident was the recipient oi numerous congratulations on the enterprise of his society. 'Mr. L- 0. Hooker, as secretary and manager of the show, undoubtedly has a ibig undertaking, but he attended to every detail, both in the office and in the general arrangement of the bliow, with promptness, ability and courtesy, so that the smooth running of the show was assured. The press have to than'* both the president and secretary for many little courtesies that tended to lighten their labors. There was a large attendance, in spite of heavy rain prior to the opening ceremony.

The opening ggremony was performed by the Hon. W.T). S. MacDonaM, Minister of Agriculture, taking place in the Lloyd George Hall. The president, in introducing the Minister, thanked him for attending the show, particularly at this S;ime, when the duties of his office must take up all his attention. The Mayor of Hawera (Mr. E. Dixon), Messrs G. V. Pearce (M.P. for the district), and J. B. Murdoch (chairman of the County Council) also welcomed the Minister. ■

The Minister expressed his pleasure at being present, and regretted that he was unahle to make e. more lengthy visit. It was a revelation to him to see such splendid buildings, and there could be no question that the people of a district that supported such splendidly-appoint-ed buildings would be in the van of progress in the future, and those who had ■hown the foresight and enterprise to erect such buildings were entitled to the gratitude of every settler in Taranaki. The cheese exhibit was fit for any show in the world. He strongly impressed on the producer the need for keeping up th<| reputation that New Zealand held of manufacturing the best produce. Be paid a tribute to the assistance given by the National Dairy Association in connection *rilh the negotiations for the sale of produce- Referring to the future, he stated that though the district, was already a heavy producer, it tfould in the future produce four or Ave times as much. If they made a good article, they would got the highest possible price. Ss far as perishable produce was concerned, the one difficulty was transport, the outlook not being as bright as last year. The majority of companies endeavored to provide additional storage, the Government assisting to the extent of £1*20,000, which had helped considerably. The Prime Minister and Sir Joseph Ward, while in England, would do their utmost to impress on the Government the fact that "there wa3 abundant food supply here. Complaints had been made that the Government had not made strenuou.) efforts to get the produce shipped, but he pointed out that the Imperial Government had advanced largo amounts on our produce, and, if it were at all possible, would get the ships here, They, however, had to utilise the ships !to tire best advantage- He hoped that I I in August, September, and October they would get a considerable increase in shipping. He referred to the agreement i regarding the purchase of wool, the Im- | perial Government having purchased this at a price fixed for 12 months after thg conclusion of the war, an agreement that gave general satisfaction throughout New Zealand. He also referred to the sordid commercial policy that had prevailed in selling our produce for the highest price, with the result that wg had enaibled other countriea to enter into competition with Britain, who wanted our raw products to control the markets. He agreed with the idea of fixing the agreement for a year after the conclusion .of the war, so as to give those en ; gaged reasonable time to adjust matters. We had got to_enter into kden competition after the war and wanted to allow our country to get',a fair start. In conclusion, he referred to the loyalty of the New Zealand people, and expressed the hope that, the war would be over before the next stow. In declaring the show and the Lloyd George Hall open, he stated that Mr. Lloyd George, in the greatest crisis of history, when we wanted a man of the hour—a man of the moment—had stepped into the arena. (Cheers.)

FARM AND GARDEN SECTION. GARDEN VEGETABLES. Beet, long: W. J. Arundell (Patea) 1, K. Syme 2, G. V. Tate (Waitara) 3, G. H. Boyles (Stratford) v.h.c. Round: G. V. Tate 1, B. S. LongstafT (Bell Block) 2, G. H. Boyles 3, J. B. Gould (Hawtra) *A.r

Cabbage, savoys: Thos. Tait (Hawera)

Carrots, shorthorn: G. H. Boylea 1, Leonard Green (Eawcra) 2, W. .T. Arundell 3. Long red: S. Bryant (Hawera) .1, B. S. Longstaff 2, G. H. Boyles 3, Thos. Tait v.h.e.

Celery: B. S. I.ongataH 1. liccks: B. S. Longstaff 1, Leonard Green 2, D. Combes (Hawera) 3. Melon, pie or preserving, round: G. V. Tait 1 and 2. Oval: G. V. Tait 1 and 2.

Onions, largest: Emmet McHardy (Pihama) 1, G. V. Tait 2 and v.b.c., B. S. Longstaff 3. Brown Spanish: G. VTate 1 and 2, B. S. Longstaff 3. Brown Globe: G. V. Tate 1 and 2. Any other variety: G. V. Tait 1 and 3, W. J. Arundell 2. IFickling: H. A. Way (New Plymouth) 1, S. Bryant 2, B. S. Longstaff 3, Thomas Tait v.b.c. Onions, rope or stick, brown variety: G. V. Tate 1 and 2, B. S. Longstaff 3. Any other variety: G. V. Tate 1 and 2. Shallots: J. B. Gould 1, G. V. Tate 2 and v.h.c., W. J. Arundell 3. Ilerbs, collection: G. H. Boyles 1, W. J. Arundell 2.

Herbs, collection: G. H. Boyles 1, W. J. Arundell 2.

Parsnips: B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2, G. H. Reading (Hawera) 3, Thos. Tait v.h.c.

Pumpkin: Stanley Carter (Hawera) 1, D. Combes (Hawera) 2, W. J. Arundell 3.

Vegetable Marrow: B. S. Longstaff 1, W. J. Arundcll 2, S. Bryant 3. Turnips, garden, white: S. Bryant 1. Potatoes, early white, round: W. J. Arundell 1 and 2, R. Christensen (Cheltenham) 3. Kidney: W. J. Arundell 1 and 2, Hansen (Manaia) 3. Early blush or rose: W. J. Arundell 1 and 2, Hansen 3. Late blush: Hansen 1, S. Bryant 2, W. J. Arundell 3 and v.b.c. Late, white: G. V. Tate 1, W. .J. Arundell 2 and 3, Hansen v.h.c. Four varieties: W. J. Arundell 1, Hansen 2, E. Christensen 3. Collection vegetables: W. J. Arundell r. FIELD ROOTS.

Carrots, long red: W. J. Arundell 1 and 3, G, Brogden (Taiporohenui) 2. Long white: Harding (Mokoia) 1, G. Brogden 2, L. Slinger (Kormanby) 3, John Carr (Xormanby) v.li.c. Yellow or orange: W. J. Arundcll 1 and 3, Harding 2. G. Brogden v.h.c.. G. V. Tate h.c.

Mangel Wurzel, long red: J. Lander (Ohangai) 1. W. J. Arundell 2, Harding 3. Yellow Globe: W. H. Rowe (Stratford) 1 and 2, W. J. Arundell 3, G. Brogden v.b.c. Sugar or white: W. J. Arundell 1. Intermediate: J. Lander 1, Harding 2, W. J. Arundell 3, G. Brogden v.h.c. Anv other variety: Harding 1, W J. Arundell 2.

Rape: Harding 1. Swedes, name of variety to be given: G. Brogden 1, J. Lander 2, Harding 3. Superlative: W. H. Rowe 1, Harding 2, Clias. Coad (Te Roti) 3. Monarch: Harding 1. Champion: Harding 1. John Bull: Harding 1. Turnips, white: G. H. Boyles 1 and 2. Harding 3. Yellow: G. H. Boyles 1. Heaviest: Harding 1. Collection of field roots: G. Brogden 1, W. J. Arundell 2, J. Lander 3. PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION. GARDEN. Collection of farm roots: Okaiawa 1, Tokaora 2.

Carrots, long: Okaiawa 1. Intermediate: Okaiawa 1. Short: Okaiawa 1. Parsnips: Okaiawa 1. Beets: Okaiawa 1. Swedes: Okaiawa 1. Collection of vegetables: Okaiawa I POT PLANTS.

Begonia, foliage: Doris Swadling (Hawera) 1. Specimen plant in bloom: Mrs. 1\ H. Combes (Hawera) 1.

HONEY. Liquid amber: F. W„ Sandford (Vogeltown) 1, R. .T. H. Nicholas (Hawera) 2, C. F. Rainie (Inaha) 3 and v.h.c.

Light amber, granulated: C. F. Rainie 1 and 2, R. J. H. Nicholas 3.

Medium amber, liquid: C. F. Raime 1. F. VV. Sandford 2.

Medium amber, granulated: Mrs. E. Hellier (Lepperton) 1, C. F. Rainie 2. Section comb honey: C. F. Rainie 2. Full depth frame comb honey: R. J. H. Nicholas 1, C. F. Rainie 2. Half depth frame: F. W. Sandford 1. Beeswax, yellow: R. J. H. Nicholas 1 and 2, Airs. E. Hellier 3, C. F. Rainie h.c. White: C. F. Rainie 1 and 2.

Honey vinegar: C. F. Rainie 1 and 2. Export case of light amber honey, granulated: R. J. H. Nicholas 1 Most artistic display of apiary products: C. F. Eainie 1.

FANCY WORK. Eyelet hole embroidery: Muriel Quin (Elt'ham) 1, Mrs. F. C. Spratt (Hawera) 2. Needle painting: Mrs. F. King (Hawera) 1.

Pillow sham: Miss F. K. Williams (Okaiawa) 1, Mrs. M. F, Purser (Hawera) 2, Master Griffith Jones (Tariki) 3. Hand-made liberty article: Miss Mcpherson 1 and 2. Handsomest cushion: Miss McPherson (Hawera) 1 and 2, Coralie Matthews (Feilding) 3. Ribbon work: Master Griffith Jone9 1.

Drawn thread: Mrs. T. Anderson (Stratford) 1, Muriel Quin 2. Mount Melliek work: Mrs. T. Anderson (Stratford) 1, Muriel Quin 2, Coralie Matthews 3.

Afternoon tea table or tray cloth: Miss J. M. Bradley (iPalraerston North) 1, Muriel Quin (Eltham) 2, Mrs. 13. G. Johnson (New Plymouth) 3. Afternoon tea table or tray cloth, embroidered: Miss B. (New Plymouth) 1, Miss P. E. Williams (Okaiawa) 2, Mrs. ,T. A. Archbold (Normanby) 3. Wool crochet, fine: Mrs. D. W. Taylor (Shannon) 1. Coarse: Mrs. D. W. Taylor 1. Cotton crochet, fine: Muriel Quin 1, Master Griffith Jones 2, I. 0. MeCutchan (Kohuratahi) 3. Coarse: Mrs. L. Bartlev (Palmerston North) 1, Master Griffith Jones 2.

Baby's jacket, crochet in wool: Mrs. ■A. Bra&ell (Hawera) I, Miss McPherson 2, Mrs. Sowerby (Hawera) 3. Baby's bootees, knitted or crochet: Mrs. D. W. Taylor 1.

Stencil, any kind: Miss MdPherson X, Mrs. J. Carter 2. Tea cosy: Coralie Matthews (Felldiap) 1. Two hand-knitted articles, fine: Mrs. D. McDonald (Feildinsr) 1. Coarse: M. iKoUa (Hawera) 1, Mrs, W. H. Ri:t!edge

'•'(Midhirst) 2, Mrs. G. Pmson (Hawera) 3.

Point'lace, fine: Mary Casey (H&weta) 1 and 2. Coarse: Miss McHlmon 1.

Pen painting, any article: Master Griffith Jones 1, Mrs. M. Bourko {EWtum) 2, Miss MdPliersou 3. Stencil work: Mrs. J. Cuter 1, Miss Mul'horson 2. LAUNDRY SECTION. Silk blouse: Mrs. Lord (Hawera) 1. White dress, child's: Mrs. Lord 1. Table cloth: Mrs. Lord 1, Miss Stringer 2 and 3.

CHILDREN'S CLASSES. Best-dressed doll, girls under 13: Vera Hodge (Hawera) 1, Greta Petersen (Hawera) 2.

Hand-made pinafore, girls under 14: Ivy Bassett (Hiwinui) 1, Nina Kelving ton 2 and 3.

Button holes, girls under 14: E. Daly (New Plymouth) 1, Graca Bassett (Hiwinui) 2.

Hand-made pinafore: Nellie Stewart (Hiwinui) 1, Audrey; Nicholas (Hawera) 2. Huckaback work: Daphne Wilton (Hiwinui) 1, Katie Eeid (Hawera) 2.

HOME INDUSTRIES. BREAD. Home-made bread: Mrs- A. Hutchins I, Mrs. Hansen (Manaia) 2, Mrs- E. Morris (Hawera) 3, Mrs. E. Hellier v.h.c.; Mrs, Wrenn (Tokaroa) h.e. Milk loaves: Mrs. L. Bell (Normanby) I. White bread, novice: Mrs. A. C. Calder (Kapuni) 1, Mrs. C Patterson (Kapuni) 2, Mrs. A- Baldwin (Mokoia) 3, Mrs. Wrenn v.h.c.

Brown: Mrs. Hamilton (Hawera.) 1, Mrs Hansen (Manaia) 2. Currant loaf: Mrs. A. G- Oalder 1, Mrs. Hooker (Hawera) 2, Mrs. L. Bell 3.

Milk: Mrs L Bell 1. Nut: Mrs. L. Squire (Hawera) 2. Collection bread and rolls: Mrs. L. Bel

SOONES. Girdle: Mrs. C. Patterson 1, Mrs, Champion (Hawera) 2. Oven scones: Mrs. Cummane (Hawera) 1, Miss E Duggan (Awatuna) 2 and 3. Brown: Miss O'Connor (Hawera) 1. Currant: Miss E. Duggan 1 and 2, Mrs. J- Tippitt (Normanby) 3. Cooked in gas oven: Mrs. Cummane 1, Mrs. Keegan (Hawera) 2, Mrs. Thorpe (Hawera) 3.

PASTRY AND BISOUIT& Shortbread: Miss A. Wrenn (Tokaora) 1, Mrs Cummane 2. Pikelets: Mrs. Champion 1, Mrs. J: Svme (Hawera) 2Cream puffs: Mrs. J. Tippet 1. Jam tarts: Mrs Cummane 1, Mrs. 3* Boyd (Hawera) 2 Sausage rolls: Mrs. Cummane 2. 'Biscuits, collection: Ivy Gilbert (Hawera) 1, Mrs. H- J. Moveriey (New Plymouth) 2. Plum pudding: Mrs. I* Squire 2. Family cake: Mrs. M. P. Purser (Hawera) 1CAKES. Cake cooked in gas oven: Miss Cawscy (Hawera) 1, Nurse Harvey 2. Cake, without eggs: Miss O'Connor 1. Seed: Nurse Harvey 1. Fruit, rich: Mrs. E. Antrobus (Nor manby) 1 and 2, Miss Nolan 3. Iced, judged for icing: W. Gilbert (Hawera) 1, Mrs. H. J. Moveriey 2. Cocoanut: Mrs. 0. J. Moveriey 1. Rock: Mrs. G. H. Boyles (Stratford) 1, Mrs. H. J. Moveriey 2.

Sponge sandwich: Mrs. G. H. Boyles (Stratford) 1, Miss May Dickson (Hawera) 2, Miss Cawsey 3, Mrs. M. F. Purser r.h.c.

Gingerbreads: Mrs. W. Ishwood !asvera) 1. SWEETS. Commit ice: Miss I*. A. Boyles (Dunedin) 1, C. A. Roche (Hawera) 2, Mrs. W. H- Ru tledge (Midhirst) 3. Toffee: Mrs. M. Conway (Otakeho) 1, Ivy Gilbert 2, Mrs. G. H, Boyles 3, Mre. W. H. Rutledge v.h.c Cream dates: Miss F. A. Boylej 1, Mrs. H. J. Moverley 2, Turkish delight: C- M. Roche 1, Mrs, T. Reid (Hawera) 2. Collection: Miss F. A. Boyles 1, Mrs. VV. H. Ru l ,ledge 2, Mrs. IL J. Mover> lev 3. EGGS. Brown: Miss J. C. Buchanan 1 and 2. JAMS AND JELLIES. Jellie3: Mrs. J. M*Lanachan (Hawera) Jam: Mrs. M. F. Purser 1, Mrs. Thorps 2, Mrs. J. M'Lanaohan 3. Marmalade: Miss Cawsey 1, Collection jama and jellies: Mrs. J. M'Lanachan 1. PICKLES AND SAUCES, Tomato sauce: Mrs. Thorpe 1, Mrs, C, J*. Raine 2, Mrs. J. Carter li.c. Pickles, three varieties: Mrs. 0. F. Rainie 1.

Onions: Mrs. C. F- Eainie 1, Mrs. Cum mane h e. Walnuts: Mrs. C. F. Eainie X. Cauliflower: Mrs. C. F. Eainie X. Any other variety: Mrs. C. F. Eainie 1, Mrs. A. Morse (Hawera) 2. Eed cabbage: Mrs, C. F. Eainie X. Collection pickles: Mrs. C. F. Eainie 1. Chutney: Mrs. 0. F. Eainie I. Homemade vinegar: Mrs. C. F. Eainie 1. BOILED FRUIT. | Collection: Mrs. Thorpe X. Tomatoes: Mrs. Cummane 1 and 2-Home-made soap: Mrs. E. Antrobus 1, Mrs. C. F. Eainie 2. CHILDREN'S SECTION. (Sixteen years and under.) Scones: Clarica Moverley (New Ply. mouth) 1, Ena Hooker (Hawera) 2. Currant scones: May Gilbert (Hawera } 1, Clarice Moverley 2. Jam Sandwich: Ena Hooker X, May Gilbert 2, Leonard Petersen (Hawsr*) & Quesn calces: May Gilbert. 1, Clarice Moverley 2. iPikelc-ts: May Gilbert X. Collection sweets: May Gilbert I,Clarice Moverley 2. HOME-MADE BUTTER. j Best 31b butter: Mrs. G. L. Tayiorj (Mokoia).