WINTER SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 8 June 1922, Page 6

WINTER SHOW

RECORD EXHIBITION INCREASE IN ENTRIES FULL LIST OF AWARDS Record entries, both in quantity and quality, well-staged exhibits, efficient management, together with gloriously fine weather, all augured well for the Taranaki Agricultural Society s 13th annual winter show, which was opened by the Hon. J. G. Anderson (Minister of Labor and Alines) atNew Plymouth yesterday afternoon. Undoubtedly this year’s show is the best of the kind yet held by the society. Last year’s exhibition was a record, but this year the total entries are 2800, which is 300 in advance of last year. The show will be continued up to Saturday night.

Officials.—President, Mr. Wm. B. Grant; vice-presidents, Messrs. H. C. Sampson and W. Hall; hon. veterinary surgeons, Messrs. B. B. Wood, M.R.C.V.S.L., and W. G. Taylor. M.R.C.V.S. ; auditor, Mr. J. S. S. Medley, F.P.A. (N.Z.) ; general committee, Messrs. A. T. Moore, Z. T. Walker, J. N. Eva, C. Hoskin, A. P. Lister, A. R. Davis, A. Turnbull, W. Rumkali, W. K. Morris, W. McKenzie, A_ EWasher. J. H. Allen, N. W. Hill, E. Cole, €. W. Ruebe, J. A. Kurth, E. Jackson, H. Stonex, G. W. Browne, A. R. Gudopp, J. G. Short, F. Cornwall, A. S. Frost, C. Dobson. B. Blackball, G. H. Bell, T. N. Blackhall, R. R. Pigott, F. Dodunski, A. J. Luxton, S. Topless, H. Salway, J. R. Rowlands, W. A. Morton, G. Cunningham, Herbert Ward, J. Jones, H. H. Olson, G. Colson, Lewis Jackson, G. M. Hamilton, S. Vickers. JUDGES AND STEWARDS. Butter and Cheese.—Judges : Graders’ Service. Stewards: Messrs. A. E. Washer, W. A. Morton, H. H. Olson, J. R. Rowlands, and A. Cassie. Wvm and Bacon.—Judge : Mr. Waiter Scott. Stewards : Messrs. C. W. Ruebe and W. Rumball. Fruits.—Judge: Mr. Hy. King. Stewards: Messrs. C. W. Ruebe and W. Rumball. Garden Vegetables.—Judges: Messrs. T. Boulton and J. Horne. Stewards: Messrs. J. H. Frethey, A. S. Frost; potatoes, Mr. T. N. Blackhall. Field Roots.—Judges: Messrs. F. Gillanders and J. W. Deem. Stewards: Messrs. F. Dodunski, J. Sanders, L. Sampson, and E. Carrick. Farm Produce (Classes 203 to 228) .—Judges: same as for field roots. Stewards. Messrs. C. Hoskin and Z. T. Walker. Photography.—Judge: Mr. W. S. Oakley. Stewards: Miss W. Kurth and Mr. J. Warnock. Ticket Writing, Painting, and Sketching. Judge: Mr. Alf. Lee. Stewards: Miss W. Kurth and Mr. J. Warnock. Writing and Drawing.—Judge: Mr. H. Dempsey. Stewards: Local school teachers. Cooking.—Judge: Mr. Geo. Young (Inglewood). Stewards: Miss A. Ruebe, Mrs. J. Groom, Messrs. J. A. Kurth and A. Turnbull. Jams. Sauces and Pickles.—Judge: Mrs. H. B Lepper. Stewards: Miss Turnbull. Mrs. A. Muir, Messrs. H. H. Olsen and J. G. Short. Fancy-work and Children’s Classes. Judge. Mrs. J. McHardy. Stewards: Mrs. A. Boon, Misses M. Humphries and Curtis. Honey Section.—Judge and stewards arranged by Beekeepers' Association. Engineering.—Judge: Mr. G. S. Miller. Stewards: Technical College pupils. Mechanical Drawing.—Judge: Mr. J. Nixon. Stewards: Technical College pupils. poultry.—Judge, fancy classes except Ameri- - can Leghorns: Mr. A. C. Johnstone, Auroa. Stewards: Messrs. W. Jones and Herbert Ward. Judge, utility classes and American Leghorns: Mr. W. Hall, Lepperton. Stewards: Messrs. J. N. Eva, and J. K. Hawkins. pigeons.—-Judge: Mr. Will B. McKenzie, ’Wellington. Stewards: Messrs. Geo. Wigley and E. James. Canaries. —Judge : Mr. A - C. Johnstone. Steward: Mr. J. Hurle. J>ets.—Judges: Messrs. A. T. Moore and E.

SPLENDID EXHIBITS. THE DAIRY PRODUCE DISPLAY. MANY INTERESTING FEATURES. The keen interest manifested in the ehow was reflected in the large crowd that attended the opening ceremony yesterday afternoon and, as the show continues, there is every indication that public patronase will grow, so that on Saturday evening a record attendance, as well as record entries, will be announced. The display of dairy produce is as usual a leading feature of the show, and the standard set this year is an exceedingly high one. The entries in the butter section number 9G and in the cheese classes 93. The root crops this year lack nothing in quality, but the entries are not so large on account of jthe wet season experienced early in the season, this militating against the success of some crops. The class for home industries has again made an irresistible appeal, the large and tempting array of dainties showing that this year the class ia well to the fore. An interesting addition to the cooking classes is a section for schools, this having drawn an especially large number of entries from the New Plymouth schools. The classes for eggs, homemade sweets, jams, sauces, pickles, bottled fruit and preserved vegetables are all again well filled and competition is keen. The fruit entries are small this year, though quality is • not lacking. Lemons seem to have provided keen competition, whist the exhibit of paseion fruit sets a high standard. The tioney section is somewhat weak this year, the various classes being confined to two exhibitors.

The photographic competitions for amateurs, ticket writing, sketching and painting have all proved popular classes. The execution of some of the sketching particularly calls for well-merited praise. 411 ladies will be interested in th©

needle-work and fancy sewing classes, which have again filled well. As usual the New Plymouth Technical College display of mechanical drawings and workshop work is one of interest, especially to those with an engineering and mechanical bent of mind. The poultry show, which is housed in one of the annexes, was described by the president as the best yet held, in the Dominion, and in the various* classes—which include fowls, ducks, pigeons, canaries, cage birds; as well as classes in conjunction for children’s pets, cats, etc—the entries total over 900. The North Island Pigeon. Poultry, and Canary Association’s Championhips have been allocated to the show, and this has lent additional interest to the exhibits, all the leading exhibitors being represented. There are the usual trade exhibits, which do much to brighten the show, though lack of space has prevented some firms from being represented. A ladies’ committee, headed by Mrs. Grant, is in charge of refreshments. An energetic committee is led by the president (Mr. W. B. Grant), and the show this year reflects great credit upon them and is well repaying' the efforts they have put forth to make it a success. A great deal of the responsibility falls upon the secretary, who is required to fill many positions’as well as that of secretary. These arduous tasks are being well’ undertaken by Mr. W. P. Okey, who deserves all

The society itself has a side-show, the proceeds of which are for its own funds. The exhibit includes a wild pig, “Dennis,” which was recently caught in the back country. Several interesting heads and tusks of wild pigs also adorn the wall. An exceedingly pretty exhibition is that of the pheasants, including the English pheasant, which is common in New Zealand, and its more brightly plumaged cousins, the Chinese golden and silver pheasants. These latter are beautifully plumaged, bright-hued birds, and are an exhibition in themselves. The Chinese duck and drake are also a novelty, their exquisitelycolored plumage, especially that of the drake, delighting the eye. An African ground parrot completes an exhibition which is well worth the moderate charge of admission. A stall that aroused great interest was that of Mr. W. Pratt, of Bell Block. This" is in the main building, and is for exhibition purposes only. Besides various native curios, the stall is lavishly stocked with various fruits of the earth, all going to show the wonderful productivity of the soil at Bell Block. Last night the show was again well patronised by an interested crowd. The Battalion Band added to the general enjoyment with a programme of music. YOUNG FARMERS. The outstanding feature of the show is the success of the boys’ and girls’ clubs, who have a most comprehensive display of roots (principally mangolds and carrots) in one of the annexes. Altogether. <5OO plots were entered for the competition, and of these SO of the best entries are on exhibition, these embracing two roots of the three leading displays from all schools entered in the competition. An indication of the qual- , ity and quantity of this work, which has been introduced in North Taranaki schools for the first time this year, is gleaned from the prolific yield. The winning plot in the mangold’s section was that of a girl. Amy Phillips, of Mimi School, whose yield was 110 tons 11 cwt. per acre, the variety being Jersey Oueen. On the adjoining plot her sister, Hazel Phillips, grew the best yield of carrots, an average of 54 tdns to the acre, the variety grown being Sinclair’s champion. Another interesting exhibit was that of Colin Henry (Bell Block), who sent in two huge mangolds weighins 32J lb and 26J. lb respectively. The children, however, are taught the art of selection, and these roots were not sent in as the best, despite their large bulk. Quality then, rather than quantity, is made the keynote. As a further means of impressing upoi/the children why this cron grew so well or why that crop failed, the children have been taught to make a result chart, describing the result of their work under such headings as nature of soil, size of plot, previous crop, previous manures, aspect, date of ploughing, etc., supplemented, in many cases, by diagrams which have been exceedingly well done. The club scheme originated in Canada, being introduced into South Taranaki by Mr. Walker, of Hawera, and this year it is being extended to North Taranaki. The Education Board’s agricultural instructors. Messrs. Syme and Johnson, and the Agricultural Department’s instructors. Messrs. Deem and Glasson. are working together in imparting this very valuable knowledge of agriculture, in its educational and scientific aspect, to these young farmers of the future. Besides the exhibition roots, a class has been set aside by the

Agricultural Society for this section, Mr. W. C. Weston having donated the prizes. The rural section is no less interesting and is indeed something in the nature of an eye-opener to those who were •previously unaware of the very valuable knowledge largely imparted by training the child to use his powers of observation. The entries in. this class number 184, or more than double the number (91) entered last year. A comprehensive display of roots (carrots, mangolds, swedes, and potatoes) has been staged on one side., whilst opposite are exhibits of nature study work. Once, so long as the child was taught how to plant a garden so as to fill it up with vegetables somewhat in the nature of a Chinese market garden, that sufficed. Nowadays, it is different. The child has a definite reason for everything he does. Observation is made the basis of all the work. The children’s note-books and drawings show that they have grasped the result of their teaching thoroughly. Some of the drawings are beautifully done; when one considers that most of these were done by children in Standard I. and Maori children at that, the result is astounding. Diagrams of native berries, autumn fruits and flowers, etc., have been done with the utmost care and reflect great credit upon those responsible. The children are being taught to learn more about their native plants. Nor have other departments been neglected, for a collection of over 40 varieties of grasses and numerous kinds of weeds are also on show. Graphs of manurial trials, of root crops and herd graphs also made an interesting and instructive display. Then there are some exceptionally well-drawn plans of school grounds, those done by pupils of the Ohangai School being worthy of particular note. The school garden note-books provide a further proof of how well the teaching given and experiments carried out in the open have been imbibed by the pupils. Two exhibits deserve special mention; one an exhibition of onions, which are especially good, are displayed by the Waiau and Motonui schools, whilst the other is a sft. lOin. lupin, of a variety very valuable for green manuring, which was grown in a clay soil at Frankley and sent in by the school there. Several essays, describing their various plots, have been forwarded by the children and provide yet another proof of the efficacy of the teaching imparted by the instructors and the readiness with which the children have-grasp-ed it.

OPENING CEREMONY. RECORD SHOW TAXES CAPACITY. SPEECH BY HON. G. J. ANDERSON. The show was officially opened by the Hon. G. J. Anderson (Minister for Labor and Mines) at 2 p.m. Others on the platform were Messrs. W. B. Grant (president of the Society), S. G. Smith, M.P., the Mayor (Mr. F. E. Wilson), P. J. H. White (chairman of the Taranaki Education Board), and H. C. Sampson (vice-president). Mr. Grant said it was the best show the Society had ever had. Their accommodation had been taxed to the utmost and some of the best exhibitors had had to be turned away on this account. ‘He expressed the hope that this would be the last, time this would happen; it was now for the townspeople to come to the help of the society, as all could see every section was now congested. It was ' hoped by next year to extend the buildings further along Gill Street. The crop section this year was far behind that of previous years owing to the wet season. The same applied to farm produce, but otherwise all the sections this year were out-grown. A special feature this year was the boys’ and girls’ clubs and their exhibition reflected great credit upon the officials. Messrs. Deem, Glasson. Syme, and Johnson, and upon the teachers. Last year the entries had been 150 and this year thev were 600.-' Last year the highest yield had been li tons per acre and this year the highest yield was 154. These clubs were of the utmost value, for they taught how the land could be cultivated and production increased. The speaker expressed the hope that the town boys would enter for the competitions next year; this year they were not able' to get plots, hut this would be remedied by next year. Referring to the poultry section. Mr. Grant said the exhibition this year was the best in the-Dominion. The Minister, in opening the show, made interesting references to some of the problems concerning the country to-day (as rpnorted elsewhere). In concluding, he woKpd everyone a very happy time at the unv. and trusted that next year the So- •- would have a larger hall. The chil- . exhibits, he said, were one of the finest things he had seen and he was glad rn gee the Education Board co-operating with the Agricultural Department in teaching the children such up-to-date methods. He had much pleasure in declaring, the show open, and expressing his wish for a prosperous show and big “gates to enable the society to extend the building. Mr. S. G. Smith took the opportunity to say how delighted he was for Mr. Ander- ( son to open the show, as it was appropriate that the Minister of Labor should perform the ceremony. It was good that ministers should come to Taranaki and examine the statistics to see what the province could produce. It made them more friendly disposed to Taranaki. Mr. Smith referred tn the splendid shows held in the South Island, mentioning that held at Dunedin last week, which had attracted four Ministers of the Cabinet. He hoped the Taranaki Society would build up a show which would attract the whole Government. Mr. Smith joined with the Minister in congratulating the society on fostering the establishment of boys’ and girls’ clubs, which was a splendid idea and one that should be encouraged. The results achieved were a credit to the children, teachers and supervisors alike. Mr. White (chairman of the Taranaki Education Board) said he felt very proud at the exhibit of the boys’ and girls’ club and wished publicly to express the thanks of the Education Board to the Agricultural Society for their co-operation and to call the attention of farmers to the results. The Education and Agricultural Departments were determined to continue the work, which was very valuable for the small expenditure it involved. The Mayor joined in congratulating the Society upon their show and trusted it would not go back because of lack of accommodation. He was glad to say that a movement for giving the society the sup-

port of the townspeople was already in hand. By the co-operation of both town and country he believed all would prosper. Mr. Grant briefly thanked the speakers for the kind things they had said about the show, and at his call, cheers were given for the Hon. Anderson and Mr. Smith. At the instigation of the Minister, three cheers were also accorded the president (Mr. Grant). PRIZE LIST. CARDEN VEGETABLES. Beet, lone: I. A. Kurth (Barrett Road) 1, G. L. Tate (Waitara) 2. Beet, round: B. S. Longstaff (Tarurutangi) 1, G. L. Tate 2. Silver beet: Mrs. F. Higgins (Hurford Road) 1, A. E. Washer (New Plymouth) 2. Cabbage, drumhead: R. Ritchie (Inglewood) 1 ; savoy, W. B. Grunt (Vogeltown) 1. Spinach: Mrs. F. Higgins 1, H. A. Way (New Plymouth) 2. Rhubarb: H. A. Way, 1 and 2. Carrots, short stump rooted: B. S. Longstaff (Tarurutangi) 1 and 2, G. L. Tate 8; intermediate, B. S. Longstaff 1, W. B. Grant 2; ;any other variety, J. A. Kurth 1. Celery: J. A. Kurth 1 and 2. Leeks: B. S. Longstaff 1, Roy McKenzie (Waitara) 2, H. A. Way 3, G. L. Tate v.h.c. Lettuce: F. Goodacre (New Plymouth) 1. Melon, pie or preserving, round: G. L. Tate I, Mrs. C- O- Hawke (Bell Block) 2, Mrs. J. Holmes (Bell Block) 3; oval, Mrs. J. Holmes 1, G. L. Tate 2. \ Onions, largest: G. L. Tate 1, Motunul School 2; potato, J. Guest (Hastings) 1 and 2; brown Spanish, G. L. Tate 1 and 2, W. U. Holmes (Bell Block) 3 and v.h.c.; yellow, G. L. Tate 1 and 2; brown Globe, G. L. Tate, 1 and 2: any other variety, Motonui School 1, G. L. Tate 2 and 3. Pickling onions: H. A. Way 1, G. L. Tate 2. Onions, rope or stick, brown variety: G. L. Tate 1, Waiau Schol 2, J. M. Hamilton (Bell Block) 3; any other variety, G. L. Tate 1, L. Hare (Omata) 2. Shallots, brown, large: :G. L. Tate 1 and 2; A. E. Washer (Avenue Road) 3; small, W. B. Grant (Vogeltown) 1 and 2. Shallots, yellow: G. L. Tate 1, E. Beale (Frankleigh Park) 2, A. E. Goodacre (Westown) 3; white, G. L. Tate 1; red, G. L. Tate 1, J. M. Hamilton (Bell Block) 2, A. E. Goodacre 3. Garlick: G. L. Tate 1 and 3, H. A. Way 2. Onions, collection: G. L. Tate 1. Parsley, curled: J. M. Hamilton 1, G. L. Tate 2, J. A. Kurth 3; fern-leaved, F. Goodacre 1, H. A, Way 2. Herbs, collection: G. L. Tate 1, H. A. Way 2, K. Harrison (Hurworth) 3. Parsnips: B. S. Longstaff 1 and 2, J. H. Street (Bell Block) 3. Radish: H. A. Way 1 and 2. Pumpkin or squash, red or yellow, best: G. L. Tate 1, S. Brooks 2, J. A. Kurth 3; heaviest. Geo. Hanover (Omata) 1, Miss Lucy Pratt (Bell Block) 2. Squash or pumpkin, blue or green, best: G. L. Tate 1, Mrs. C. O. Hawke 2, Miss Lucy Pratt 3. Squash or pumpkin, collection: Miss Lucy Pratt 1, Mrs. C. O. Hawke 2. Ornamental gourds, collection: Miss Lucy Pratt 1. Vegetable marrow: Miss Lucy Pratt 1, E. F. Grimmer (Vogeltown) 2, E. J. Ulander (New Plymouth) 3, J. H. Street v.h.c. Kumi Kumi: J. H. Street 1, Miss Lucy Pratt 2. Artichokes: J. Guest (Hastings) 1 and 2. Any other vegetable not scheduled: F. Goodacre 2. Collection vegetables, grown by exhibitor: H. A. Way 1. Collection vegetables, grown by exhibitor residing in Borough of New Plymouth: H. A. Way (Gill Street) 1. POTATOES. Kidney, any variety not enumerated: Nelson Hughes (Maxwelltown) 1. Round or oval: Nelson Hughes 1. Robin Adair, kidney: Nelson Hughes 1. Gamekeeper: H. C. Sampson (Hillsborough) 1. J. G. Wilson: Nelson Hughes 1, H. C. Sampson 2, L. Hare 3. Maori Chief: Nelson Hughes 1. Sutton’s 26: Nelson Hughes 1, H. A. Way 2. Sutton’s Supreme: Nelson Hughes 1, H. A. Way 2. Any other variety, not enumerated: Nelson Hughes 1. Three varieties, white: H. A. Way 1, Nelson Hughes 2. Three varieties, colored; Nelson Hughes 1. Six varieties, white: Nelson Hughes 1. Six varieties, colored: Nelson Hughes 1. Collection 12 varieties: Nelson Hughes 1. Kumeras, Waina: H. C. Sampson 1. FIELD ROOTS. Carrots, long white: G. L. Tate 1, R. Ritchie (Inglewood) 2, W. B. Grant 3. Carrots, long red: L. Hare (Omata) 1. Carrots, Matchless, white: G. L. Tate 1, A. R. Gudopp (Westown) 2, R. Ritchie 3. Carrots, Burriball’s or Sinclair’s Champion: Giddy Bros. (Bell Block) 1 and 2, Roy Mcr >zie (Waitara) 3. Carrot, J. Holmes Improved: Bert Holmes (Bell Block) 1, J. H. Street (Bell Block) 2, W. H. Holmes (Bell Block) 3. Carrot, yellow or orange: Giddy Bros. 1 and 3, F. Andrews (Smart Road) 2. Mangel wurzel, long red: J. H. Street 1, W. B. Grant 2, W. Hoskin (Bell Block) 3. Mangel wurzel, yellow Globe: R. B. Wood (Fitzroy) 1, W. H. Butler (Rahotu) 2, W. H, Holmes 3. Mangel wurzel, sugar: W. Hoskin 1 and 3; J. H. Street 2. Mangel wurzel, any other variety: J. H. Graham (Waitara) 1, A. R. Gudopp 2. Mangel wurzel, Jersey Queen: J. H. Graham I. Roy McKenzie (Waitara) 2, C. Hodges (Carrington Road) 3. Mangel Wurzel, heaviest: W. H. Butler (Rahotu) 1, J. H. Graham 2. Cattle cabbage, Drumheads: Giddy Bros. 1, A. R. Gudopp 2. Chow Mollier : J. H. Street 1. Silver beet: Geo. Hanover 1, C. Hoskin (Vogeltown) 2. DISTRICT SWEDE ACREAGE COMPETITION. Three crops, not less than two acres. CulW.elght, Weight Quality tlva- Evencrop. points, points, tion. ness. Ttl.

Toko Settlers’ Association : Total 202.44 2 Swedes, named: Giddy Bros. 1, H. C. Sampson (Hillsborough) 2. Swedes: Superlative: Giddy Bros. 1, H. C. Sampson 2, J. H. Street 3. Swedes, Monarch : J. H. Street 1, Giddy Bros. 2, Swedes, Champion: Giddy Bros. 1. Swedes, Magnum Bonum: Giddy Bros. 1, L. Marfell (Toko) 2. Swedes, Crimson King: Giddy Bros. 1. Swedes, Up-to-Date: Giddy Bros. 1. Swedes, any other variety: H. C. Sampson 1, Giddy Bros. 2. Turnips, white-fleshed: J. A. Kurth 1, H. C. Sampson 2, J. H. Street 3; yellow-fleshed, E. Hellier (Lepperton) 1, J. H. Street 2. Collection field roots: G. L. Tate 1, H. C. Sampson 2. FARM PRODUCE. Hay, truss: W. C. Noble (Vogeltown) 1, Giddy Bros. 2, J. A. Kurth 3. Ensilage, grass: Giddy Bros. 1, W. C- Noble 2, H. C. Sampson 3. Ensilage, any other variety: Giddy Bros. I, J. H. Street 2, W. C, Noble 3. Maize, white: B. S. Longstaff 1; yellow, B. S. Longstaff 1; any other varieties, C 4 B. Boaeyfield (Qaaero) I,

HONEY, Hoffmann frame comb honey: E. Beale (Frankleigh Park) 1. Hoffmann half-frame comb honey: E. Beale 1. Granulated honey: E. Beale 1, Mrs. E. Hellier (Lepperton) 2. Sample beeswax: E. Beale 1, Mrs. E. Hellier 2. Collection honey: E. Beale 1. Observation hive, set out for attractiveness : E. Beale 1. HOME INDUSTRIES. THE COOKING SECTION. Loaf home-made and home-baked whits bread, with home yeast: Mrs, J. Murray (Uruti) 1, Mrs. F. C. Harrison (Hurworth) 2, Mrs. G. McKenzife (Waitara) 3. Loaf white bread with any other yeast: Mrs. E. Hellier (Lepperton) 1, Mri. F. Andrews (Smart Road) 2, Miss Hunt 3. Loaf, novice class: Mrs. J. Murray 1, Mrs. H. Senter (Mangorei Road) 2, Mrs. F. Sampson (Sentry Hill) 3. Brown bread, open class: Mrs. H. Senter I. Mrs. G. E. Bingham (Waitara) 2, Mrs. J. H. Street (Bell Block) 3. Brown bread, novice: Mrs. G. E. Bingham I, Mrs. Body (Lepperton) 2, Mrs. H. Senter 3. Sultana bread: Mrs. F. C. Harrison. 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. F. Andrews 3. Nut bread: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. J, H. Street (Bell Block) 2, Mrs. C. Woodham 3. Seed cake: Mrs. F. Andrews 1, Mrs. e. Sullivan 2, Mrs. J. H. Street 3. Rich fruit cake: Mrs. C. Woodham 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2. Cake without eggs: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. C. Ity. Ruebe 2, Mrs. C. Woodham 3. Sultana cake: Mrs. F. Andrews 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. C. Sullivan 3. Iced sponge sandwich: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. W. B. Grant 2. Madiera cake: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. F. Sampson 2, Mrs. F. Andrews 3. Rainbow cake: Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2, Mrs. F. Andrews 3. Ginger cake: Mrs. F. SampSon 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2. Collection fancy cakes: Mrs. p. G. Knight (Tataraimaka) 1, Mrs. A. Downes 2. Sponge cake: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. P. G Knight 2 and 3. Cream puffs: Mrs. P. G. Knight 1 and 2, Mrs. Morrison 3. Sponge kisses: Mrs. P. G. Knight 1 and 2, Mrs. C. Sullivan 3. Home-made shortbread: Mrs. Madsen 1, Mrs. F. Andrews 2, Miss C. Griffin 3. Plum pudding: airs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. F. Andrews 2, Mrs. C. Woodham 3. Sausage rolls: Mrs: C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. P. G. Knight 2, Mrs. P. Sampson 3, Sausage rolls, special: Mrs. E. J. Ellerm I. Mrs. F. Sampson 2, Mrs. F. Ansley (Okato) 3. Swiss roll: Mrs. F. N. Sampson (Sentry Hill) 1, Mrs. P. G. Knight 2, Mrs. J. H. Street 3. Sponge sandwich, jam: Mrs. A. P. Lister (Frankley Road) 1, Mrs. P, G. Knight 2, Miss E. R. Bates (Smart Road) 3, Venetia Madsen v.h.c.. Miss Olive Noble (Vogeltown) h.c. Mixed small, cakes: Mrs. P. G. Knight 1, Mrs. A. Downes 2, Mrs. C. Woodham 3. Mixed biscuits: Mrs. P. G. Knight 1, Mrs. C. Woodham 2, Miss E. R. Bates 3. .Tam tarts, short pastry: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. W. H. Sutler (Rahotu) 2 and 3. Flakey: Mrs. J. S. Watson 1, Mrs. P. Sampson 2, Mrs. Madsen 3, Mrs. F. C. Harrison (Hurworth) v.h.c. Scones plain, oven: Miss A. L. McGill 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. C.. Sullivan 3, Mrs. H. Kenny v.h.c., Mrs. Jane West (Fitzroy) h.c. Scones, sweet: Mrs. C. Woodham 1, Mrs. ! C. Sullivan 2, Mrs. T. Parker (Smart Road) 3. Stfltana scones: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs Street (Tarurutangi) 2, Mrs. J. Fraser (Tataraimaka) 3. Date scones: Mrs. Street I, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2 and 3. Girdle escones: Mrs. .C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. C. Wtoodham 2, Mrs. L. Hare (Oimata) 3. Brown scones: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1 and 2, Mrs. J. H. Street 3. Pikelets: Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Miss C. Griffin 2 and 3. i Yeast buns and tea cakes: Mrs. J. H. Street I. Mrs. F. Andrews 2, Mrs. J. Murray 3. GAS COOKING. Sultana cake: Mrs. J. A. Bishop (Fitzroy) 1. Mrs. E. J. Ellerm 2, Mrs. C. Rech'3. Sponge sandwich: Mrs. C. Roch 1, Mrs. J. A Bishop 2, Mrs. E. J. Ellerm 3. Pastry: Mrs. E. J. Ellerm 1. Scones: Mrs. C. Roch 1, Miss C. Griffin 2, Mrs. D- P. Sumner 3. Cake without eggs: Mrs. J. A. Bishop 1, Mrs. C. Roch 2, Mrs. E. J. Ellerm 3. SCHOOL COOKING. Scones: Grace Avery (Convent) 1, Olive Abraham (Fitzroy) 2, Beryl Lobb (West End) 3, Velda Mclndoe (Central) v.h.c.. Olive Ericksen (West End) h.c. Sponge sandwich: Olive Ericksen (West End) 1, Ivy Roch (Fitzroy) 2, Bessie O'Donnell (Central) 3, Mary Williams (West End) v.h.c., Una Morris (Central) h.c. TECHNICAL COLLEGE. Scones: Madallne Jefferies 1, Olive Kronk 2, Maud Street 3, Irene Wilkins v.h.c. Sponge sandwich: Muriel Body 1, Olive Kronk 2, Maud Street 3, Nellie Davis V.h.c., Victoria EHis h.c. Sausage rolls: Kathleen Maher 1, Elsie Glentworth 2, Thelma Anderson 3. , HOME-MADE SWEETS. Cocoanut ice: Mrs. J. T. White 1. Toffee: Mrs. J. T. White 1 and 2, Bertha Coleman 3. JAMS, SAUCES AND PICKLES. Jellies, collection: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1. Jauns, collection: Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2. Jam, any variety: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. A. P. Lister 2, Mrs. A. Huggard 3, Mrs. C. Roch v.h.c. Collection jams and jellies: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1. Marmalade: Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2 and 3. Plum cakes: Mrs. A. P. Lister (Frankley Road) 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2. Tomato sauce: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2. Apple sauce: Mrs. <T. H. Street 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2. Sauces, collection: Mrs. J. H. Street 1 and 2, Mrs. C. Sullivan 3. Bottled tomatoes: Mrs. C. Roch 1, MrsC. Woodham 2 and 3. Pickles, three varieties: Mrs. A. J, Hopcroft (Normanby) 1, Mrs. C. Sullivan 2 and Chutney: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1 and 2, Mrs. A. Huggard 3. BOTTLE FRUITS. Bottle fruit in syrup: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. J. C. Chivers (Fitzroy) 3. Bottle fruit in water or preservative: Mrs. J. H. Street 1. Collection bottled fruits in syrup: Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. C. Roch 2. In water or preservative: Mrs. J. H. Street 1. Wine: Mrs. W. K. Morris (Oakura) 1, Miss M. Smith-Taylor (Waverley) 2, Mrs. J. H. Street 3. Vinegar: Mrs. C, Sullivan 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2 and 3. PRESERVED FRESH VEGETABLES. Beans: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. C. Roch 3. Any other variety: Mrs. C. Sullivan 1, Mrs. Roch 2. Mixed vegetables: Mrs. C. Roch 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. P. G. Knight 3. Collection: Mrs. C. Roch 1. SOAP. Home-made: Mrs. Madsen 1, Mrs. E. Hellier (Lepperton) 2, A. S. Honeyfleld (Onaero) 3. EGGS. Fowls, white: F. Goodacre 1 and 2, F. Kidd (Westowxi) 3«

Fowls, colored: F. Goodacre 1 and 2, Mrs. J. H. Street 3. Ducks: C. J. Kenny 1, W. C. Noble (Vogeltown) 2, Mrs. A. P. Lister 3. HOME-MADE BUTTER. Private butter, salted: Mrs. E. Hellier (Lepperton) 1 Mrs. C. O. Hawke (Bell Block) 2, Mrs. O M. Hamilton (Bell Block) 3, Mrs. J. A. Bishop (Fitzroy) v.h.c. FRUIT. Apples, dessert: John Horne (Westown) 1 and 3, Mrs. Body (Lepperton) 2. Apples, dessert, collection: Mrs. Body 1, John Horne 2. Apples, cooking: Miss Turnbull (Sentry Hill) I,' Mrs. W. Hall (Lepperton) 2, Mrs. Body 3. Apples, cooking, collection: Mrs. Body 1. Apples, general collection: John Horne 1. Oranges: W. B. Davies 1, Giddy Bros. (Bell Block) 2. Lemons: Miss Turnbull 1, Mrs. E. Hellier 2 and 3. Lemons, cured: Giddy Bros. 1. Guavas: S. M. White 1, W. B. Davies 2. Passion fruit: Miss M. Smith-Taylor (Waverley) 1, Miss W, Kurth (Barrett Road) 2 and 3. ’ Tree tomatoes: W. B. Davies 1, John Horne 2. PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION FOB AMATEURS. Landscape: Miss H. Johnson (Wellington) 1, J. D. Hay 2, N. H. McClelland 3. Seascape or marine: J. D. Hay 1, N. H. McClelland .2, Miss H. Johnson 3. Portrait or figure study: J.? D. Hay 1, Mrs. R. H. Bartley 2, W. J. Belcher 3. Animal life: J. D. Hay 1, W. J. Belcher 2, L. Pepperell 3. Photograph and study for juniors, under 18: Miss A. M. Downes 1 and 3, Edgar C. Coleman 2. Collection: J. D. Hay 1, W. J. Belther 2, Mrs. R. H Bartley 3. Photographic enlargement: W. J. Eelche* 1, J. D. Hay 2, Miss H. Johnson 3. TICKET WRITING, SKETCHING AND PAINTING. Pen and Ink characters: Fred Coleman 1, Arthur Christian (Fitzroy) 2, Fred Goldsworthy (Fitzroy) 3. Pen and ink sketches: Miss A. Howard 1, Fred Coleman 2, W. J. Belcher 3. Pen and ink sketches (comic) : Fred Coleman 1, Mrs. M. Jeffries (Bell Block) 2, Arthur Christian 3. Painting in oils: Airs. M. Jeffries 1, W. J. Belcher 2, Mrs. S. Crombie 3, Miss B. Carter (Vogeltown) v.h.c. Painting in water colors: Mrs. M. Jeffries 1 and 2. Black and white drawing, crayon: W. J. Belcher 1, Fred Coleman 2, Miss E. L. Cartwright 3, Miss A. Howard v.h.c. ENGINEERING. (Open to students attending any technical school). FREEHAND MECHANICAL DRAWING. First year students, under 15: H. Poletti I, J. Taylor 2, L. Skelton 3, J. Martin v.h.c., C. Phipps h.c., R. Beauchamp c. First year students, under 17: P. Body 1, J. Dickson 2. Second year students, under 16: H. Barnitt 1, H. Dugdale 2, R. Burgess 3. Second year students, under 18: H. Hendricksen 1, A. Boswell 2. Third year students, under 18: L. Loveridge 1, K. Elgar 2. Open class: W. J. Belcher v.h.c. WORKSHOP WORK. First year day students, under 15: J. Martin 1, R. Goodacre 2, R. Poletti 3. First year day students, under 17: C. Burkett 1, W. Wilson 2, E. Hooper 3, J. Taylor v.h.c. Second year day students, under 16: H. Dugdale 1, H. Barnett 2, R. Sims 3. Second year day students, under 18: A. Boswell 1, H. Hendricksen 2. Open class: W. Perrett v.h.c. FANCY-WORK. English or eyelet-hole embroidery: Miss M. Smith-Taylor (Waverley) 1. Needle painting or Philadelphian embroidery in fine silk: Mrs. Wm. Rayner (Masterton) 1. Pen painting: Mrs. Heath (Barrett Road) 1, Mrs. L. Carroll (Midhirst) 2. Danish or Hedebo embroidery: Mrs. G. M. Guthrie (Fitzroy) 1 and 2. Embroidery done in fibrous: Mrs. S. Mawkes 1. Gloves, other than knitted or crochet: Mrs. M. Campbell 1. Point lace, fine: Mrs. Hugh McClelland 1 and v.h.c., Mrs. Agnes Lind (Hawera) 2, Miss M. Smith-Taylor 3. Cotton crochet, fine: Mrs. G. Dick (Hawera) 1, Miss I. O. McCutchan (Rangirlri) 2, Mrs. C. Woodham 3, Mrs. Wm. Rayner v.h.c.; coarse, Mrs. G. Dick 1, Mrs. Davy (StrundoTi) 2. Crochet (camisole) : Miss I. 0. McCutchan 1, Mrs. Nesfield (Egmont Village) 2, Mrs. L. Pepperell 3, Miss D. Corbett (Okato) v.h.c., Mrs. C. Woodham h.c. Camisole, other than crochet: Miss Reube (Vogeltown) 1, Mrs. M. Edwards (Napier) 2 and 3. Article made from sugar bag, appllqued: Mrs. J. D. Hay 1. Most useful article made from sugar bag: Mrs. F. Higgins (Hurford Road) 1, Mrs. M. Edwards 2. Child’s frock, hand-made: Mrs. M. Edwards 1, Mrs. David Blackley 2, Mrs. Davy 3, Miss E. Carter (Vogeltown) v.h.c. Nightdress, embroidered, made up by hand: Miss N. Chatterton (Vogeltown) 1; not necessarily made up by hand. Miss E. Andrews (Smart Road) 1, Miss E. Ackland (Lepperton) 2, Mrs. L. Hare (Omata) v.h.c. Three garments underclothing, embroidered: Miss E. Andrews 1, Mrs. L. Hare v.h.c. Tea cosy: Miss M. Smith-Taylor 1, Mrs. M. Waters (Hastings) 2. Mrs. F. Reynolds 3. Most effective and artistic table centre: Miss I. O. McCutchan 1, Mrs. A. Lind 2, Mrs. M. Edwards 3, Mrs. Wta. Rayner h.c. Handsomest afternoon tea cloth in crochet: Mrs. M. Waters 1, Miss D. Corbett 2, Mrs. Rogers 3, Miss M. Ford (Urenui) v.h.c. Any other kind but crochet: Mrs—A. Lind 1, Miss Coro. Linn (Frankley Road) 2, Mrs. Rogers 3. Tray cloth, handsomest: Miss M. SmithTaylor 1, Mrs. G. M. Guthrie 2, Mrs. A. Lind 3, Cushion, handsomest mounted: Mrs. G. McKenzie (Waitara) 1, Miss V. R. Leighton (Westown) 2, Mrs. S. Mawkes 3. Jumper, hand knitted: Mrs. E. Fenwick 1, Mrs. D. Fraser (Okato) 2, Mrs. J. H. Street (Bell Block) 3. Hat, knitted or crochet, made up by hand: Mrs. D. Fraser 1, Mrs. Rogers 2, Mrs. E. M. Carrick (Fitzroy) 3. Jacket, hand knitted or crochet: Mrs. A. E. Howlett 1, Mrs. J. Hail (Hillsborough) 2. Baby’s bonnet or booties : Mrs. M. Edwards 1, Mrs. E. R. Carrick 2 and 3. Fancy-work, not otherwise enumerated: Miss M. Smith-Taylor and Mrs. David Blackley equal 1, Miss Hunt 2, Mrs. Wm. Rayner 3. Harry Leeman v.h.c., Mrs. H. H. Goodwin h.c., Mrs. David Blackley, Mrs. Ovenden (Frankleigh Park), and Mrs. E. E. Jagger (Egmont Village) c. COMPETITION FOR GIRLS. Article of underclothing made exclusively by girl under 16: Miss I. Street (Tarurutangi) 1. Set of doll's clothes, girl under 12: Patti Childs (Stratford) 1.

SCHOOLS’ DIVISION. COMPETITIVE CLASSES. NORTHERN DIVISION. Mangolds (for competitors in Group 1) ■ Garnett Clegg (Oaonui) 1. Stanley Jury (Omata) 2, Clement Sole (Warea) 3. Mangolds (competitors Group 2) : Richard Rowe (Bell Block) 1 and ch., Francis Therkleson (Vogeltown) 2, Colin Henry (Bell Block) 3. Mangolds (competitors Group 3) : Thos. Graham (Waitara) 1, Harry Ewans (Waitara) 2, Norman Hull (Lepperton) 3. Mangolds (Group 4) : Alfred Wedge (Urenul) 1, Allen Wiley.' (Urenul) 2, E. Free (Waiau) 3. Carrots (Group 1) : Thos. Brophy (Warea) 1 and ch., Jack McLeod (Oaonui) 2, Herbert Seamark (Omata) 3; Two carrots' (group 2) : Airini Hook (Bell Block) 1, Joseph Glentworth (Bell Block) 2, Bert Holmes (Bell Block) 3. •Two carrots (group 3) : Leslie Rowe (Lepperton) 1, Sydney Sampson (Hillsborough) 2, Eileen Stanley (Hillsborough) 3. ‘ Carrots (Group 4): Harry RUnba.ll (Urenul) T? : Gordon ' Wray' (Urenul) 2, Oscar Foreman (Tikorangi) 3Best Record Chart for competitors in Group 1: R. Field (Oaonui) 1, T. Brophy (Warea) 2, L. Frost (Omata) 3. • Same, for competitors in Group 2: Airini Hook (Bell’ Block) 1, R. Rowo (Bell Block) 2, C. Henry (Bejl Block) 3. 'Same, for competitors in Group 3: Clarice Stanley. (Hillsborough) 1, Winifred Hall (Hillsborough) 2,’ Eileen Stanley (Hillsborough) 3. ■' Sahie, for competitors in Group 4: E. Free (Waiau) 1, B. Hill (Waiau) 2, D. Beauchamp (Urenul) 3. CENTRAL DIVISION. • Ttfo swedes (Group 1) : A. Laurence (Norfolk) 1, W. Aubrey (Norfolk) 2. Two swedes (Group 2) : Edna Chainey (Toko) 1, T. Were (Toko) 2. Best Record Chart for competitors in Group 2: Hazel Bradford (Toko) 1, E. Chainey ’ (Toko) 2, F. Putt (Toko) 3. Champion Record Chart: Hazel Bradford (Toko). I SEED COLLECTION. Sample packet of cocksfoot: R. Taylor (Ngaere) 1, Ohangai School 2, Jas. Kofoed (Ngaere) 3. Sample packet of Italian ryegrass: Annie Tomlinson (Ohangai) 1. Sample packet of prairie.: Freda McNeil (Rawhitlroa.) 1, Ohangai School 2. Sample packet of cowgrass (red clover) : Millie Gernhoefer (Rawhitiroa) 1. Sample packet of any other variety: Bell Block School 1, J. Whittington (Rawhitlroa) 2, Ohapgai School 3. Sample of seed (named) from any plant selected; and grown in school ground: Waiau School 1, Bell Block School 2, Ararata School 3. RURAL SECTION. Plan, of school grounds: Roma Hanora (Ohangai) I, Rol Rangihaeata (Ohangai) 2, Bethel Pruden (Ngaere) 3. GRAPHS, CHARTS. ETC. Chart in illustration of any phase of Na-ture-study teaching: Joyce Horner (Mimi) 1, Hazel Phillips (Mimi) 2, E. Baker (Mimi) 3. Collection of drawings of native plants: Mariana Takare (Ohangai) 1, Turoa Hauroa (Ohangai)’'2, Roma Hanora (Ohangai) 3. Collection of native plants pressed, named and mounted: Mimi School 1. Exhibit of school garden produce: Motonni School 1. ROOT SELECTION COMPETITION. Carrots, table (named) : Dudley Thompson (Hillsborough) 1, Donald Sawson (Walongona) 2, Frank Fussell (Waiongona) 3. Carrot, field: Doreen. Stanton (Rawhitlroa) 1, Phyllis .Wood (Rawhitlroa) 2, Stratford School 3. Carrot, four varieties: A. Woolier (Waiongona) 1, Motonul School 2. Mangold, long red: Fitzroy School 1, Motonui School 2. Mangold, Jersey. Queen: Central School 1, Clement Sole (Warea) 2, Mary Hoskin (Vogel - town) 3. Mangold, yellow, Globe: Central School 1, Motonul School 2. Mangold, any other variety: Walter Llppingwell (Ararata) 1, Jane Gernhoefer (Rawhitiroa) 2, Coral Lundberg (Ararata) 3. Potato, three varieties: Ngaere School 1, Rawhitlroa School 2 and 3. WRITING COMPETITION. Standard IV: Mona Kelly (Stratford) 1, Alice Hughes (Central) 2, Betsy Mumby (Stratford) 3. Standard V: Rita Wadman (Central) 1, Rita Hardgrave (Central) 2, Irene Locke (FltzToy) 3. . Standard VI: Lois Brooker (Central) 1, Phoebe /Baker (Frankley) 2, Theo. Darby (Central) 3. - * MAP-DRAWING. Stand&rd IV: Grace Thompson (Urenul) 1, Neville Wilkes (Fitzroy) 2, Beryl Govenlock (Fitzroy) 3. Standard V: S. Gardiner (Central) 1, Alice Bell(Fitzroy) 2, Muriel Hall (Fitzroy) 3. Standard VI: Nancie Hunt (Fitzroy) 1, Ivv Bock (Fitzroy) 2, Winifred Raven (Urenul) 3.

TRADE DISPLAYS. NEWTON KING, LTD.’S EXHIBIT. As usual this firm has a very comprehensive exhibit, and although the season has not been very good for root crops they have a very fine assortment displayed, all being nicely arranged to show to- the best advantage, the most noticeable being carrots, mangels, swedes, chou moellier, maize, etc., and a fine lot of Grandmaster swedes. This swede is one of Garton’s latest varieties and is quite equal to any they have yet produced. Superlative Monarch and other varieties are there both in quantity and quality, and at a brief survey of the exhibit it is hard to believe that the season has not been a favourable one. A very fine assortment of all kinds of agricultural seeds ■are also staged, together with a full range of manures, pigmeal, calfmeal., poultry foods and other meals, all of which are manufactured bv this enterprising firm. Altogether this exhibit is a very (inc one and Well worthy of inspection. In the annex. Newton King, Ltd., had also a large and comprehensive exhibit from their motor department. Last year there were several firms displaying cars, but this show boasts only the the sturdy Dodge and Essex shown to advantage on squared linoleum. To the left in a glass show case a large assortment of motor accessories are to be viewed, while at the rear a corner is given to piles of Michelin tyres. Of special interest to the long-suffering motorist is the exhibit of a new Vestor i battery built with an indestructible I plate operator. A feature of this battery is the accessability of the plates to which access may be obtained at will. As an exhibit the whole display presents a pleasing'-appearance and is worthy of the progressive spirit which prompts the trouble and expense of so large an exhibit.

J. LOBB AND CO. Among the exhibitors of cabinet-mak-ing Messrs. J. Lobb and Co. must be accorded a prominent place. Their allotment, a long narrow space, was tastefully arranged. Surrounding a beautiful oak sideboard a number of sea-grass prams and a unique baby swing occupied the floor, while the walls were hung with finely wrought carpets and rugs. A few rolls of patterned linoleums rounded off one corner and a lightsmoked oak wardrobe the other.

THE B. K. The B. K. has a very attractive exhibit that will prove irresistible to the boys at all events, comprising as it does a comprehensive range of Meccano goods. The value of Meccano in encouraging engineering proclivities among boys is too well known by all to need emphasising. There will be seen a full range of sets at various prices as well as motors, accessory outfits and spare parts, also clockwork trains and steam engines made by Meccano, Ltd., and embodying all the soldidity of construction for which that, firm Js noted. Some very interesting Meccano models made locally are also on view.

RIDD MILKING MACHINE. THE WORLD’S LEADER. The famous Ridd Milking Machine is again on exhibition at the Winter Show occupying a prominent stand in conjunction with Messrs. Newton King, Ltd.’s exhibit, who are the Taranaki agents. It is a well-known fact that Mr. Ambrose Ridd (from whom the “Ridd” Milking Nachine derives its name) was undoubtedly the founder of the milking machine, not alone in this country, but in the world, and it is to the genius of tliis man that the dairy industry of New Zealand most particularly owes so much for the marked contribution he Jias made by his invention to its great progress. It was Mr. Ridd who made the°rnilking machine and the dairy cow his especial study,, until in . 1907 he produced the first really practical milking machine that the world saw. In the interval Mr. Ridd. has gone -on improving his machine, until to-day it is the most perfected on the market. A cursory examination will at once ■convince the dairy farmer that the Ridd is the simplest machine, upon the market. The special feature, of the pulsator is the patent stop over the port, which allows the inflation to give a distinct squeeze and a distinct release. The Ridd, too, is specially built for durability, all its rubber parts being made from the finest Para rubber. The releaser is made of especially “tinned” copper, and the inflation capes, of heavily nickelled brass. Tn fact, every part of the machine has been given most careful consideration, and is made for use and service. In shorty the Ridd is - the farmers’ machine, becase it is built for good, hard, solid use. A special feature of the Ridd stall is a 2-cow releaser plant,, driven by a 3h.p. Lister engine. In noting the features further, one is attracted by the raising x»n which enables the milk pipe line to be kept as low as possible in the shed, without in any way retarding the height to which it is wished to deliver the milk. An advantage of the lower pipe line is the greater facility it affords in the milking process, a point which must always be recognised when aiming at efficiency in the shed. The Ridd releaser, placed as it is in the open air at the end of the shed, affords the very fullest advantages contributing towards the purity of the milk, by disposing of it away from all of the deleterious gases which may be met with in the shed itself. Fitted up at the Ridd show stand for demonstrating purposes is an automatic pulsator. This provision is made for possessors of Ridd machines who may happen to have their sheds located too far away from the water power to permit of the mechanical pulsator being operated. As illustrating the satisfactory operation of the automatic pulsator, it may be stated that the Ridd firm have installed several plants with it. Some of these? particular pulsators have been in use for 14 vears, and are still going strong. Four types of teat cups, which are being sold with the famous Ridd machine, are being demonstrated with on the firm s show stdnd. These comprise the Standard Cup, which is without doubt the quickest and best cup in the world: The Favourite is a medium-weight cup, absolutely sanitary, and so constructed that a brush can be passed through the inflation, while provision is also made for taking up the stretch, An improved tube inflator cup also permits of the stretch of inflation being taken up without having to take it out of the case. The 1920 cup is similar in design to the Standard, but has the improvement of a patent attachment which enables the stretch to be taken up in the inflation. The final advice to dairymen is that thev should not buy a milking machine, without first studying the Ridd. Then, if they choose the machine which their judgment tells them is the best, they will unhesitatingly-select the Ridd.

THE “BEARD CLAW.” A GREAT LABOUR-SAVER. BOON TO THE DAIRYMAN. SEE IT WORKING AT THE SHOW. The inventive mind lias been turned to profit on many occasions in the production of mechanical devices which have absorbed much of the drudgery associated with the primary industry of the country. The latest invention to be brought on to the market, and certainly one of the most important to all dairy farmers, is on the Uneda Milking Machine stand at the Show this year. This is what is known as the “Beard Claw,” and, in short, is an automatic vacuum cut-off for milking machines. While very simple, the patent is very effective, and we have no hesitation in saying that no shed is complete without, the non-mechanical claw. The patent is of the claw type, and its operation is such that it instantly shuts off the suction when the cup is removed from the teat. The outstanding advantage j imposed by the use of the “Beard daw I is in the milker being permitted to handle each cup singly, without loss of vacuum or the least danger of any for- '■ eign substance finding its way into the tube and eventually into the milk, which is so deleterious a happening in too many sheds to-day, and a constant menace to high quality production of butter ■ and cheese. By using the “Beard Claw

the cup automatically ceases action once it falls off, but the remainder go on uninterruptedly. The invention adds markedly to the facility of handling, and the rubbers and cups are safeguarded to the maximum degree, thus giving longevity to their use. During the Show demonstrations will be given of the ‘Ueard Claw.” Already the remarks of liigh appreciation towards the invention are very numerous. There is no mechanical contrivance whatever concerning the “Beard Claw” operation, and its use means that there will be no dirt from dirty sheds. The demonstrator, Mr. W. J. Bradford, is a Taranaki man with 26 years’ experience in dairying, and he confidently recommends the invention to all concerned in dairying pursuits. TARANAKI AGENCIES, LTD. The progressive firm —the Tasgnaki Agencies, Ltd. —was represented by an extensive range of farm requirements, including all varieties of grain, seeds and grasses, as well as poultry foods, and garden and field fertilisers. An assorted display of oils, lubricants and tyre accessories was • also prominent, while the well-known Perfection oil cooker stoves, and ovens are also to be seen. The firm also had a large working display of the Zealandia milking machine, driven by an international engine, arranged to accommodate a twocow plant as actually operated on the farm. The new test cups are'* of gunmetal and the firm is placing on the market their new claw pulsator working in conjunbtion with a master pulsator on the pump, an improvement on the well-known pblsator now in use. A Harvas vacuum motor is also on exhibit for providing pulsation if plant is driven by water power through a Hutcheson pump. The Primrose separator is an important part of a really fine exhibit, and the firm is to be congratulated upon its achievement, L. A. NOLAN AND CO. Messrs. L. A. Nolan and Co., the wellknown firm of New Plymouth, had their allotment arranged with an orderly row of sacks of poultry food, behind which small canvas bags of assorted seeds were displayed. Near the front a Wolsey separator tried to outshine a cycle incubator for pride of place, while on the floor in front, piles of splendid mangolds and turnips testified to the beneficial effects to be derived from, the use of Nolan’s fertilisers. This firm is also the district agents for Texaco petroleum products, manufactured by the Texas Coy., U.S.A. Tiers and arches of jmjs muchadvertised brand are profusely distributed. Mounted upon a pyramid of three barrels is a framework containing four glass tubes, containing oils of different densities. This is known as a viscosity stand and demonstrates the viscidity of light, medium, heavy and extra heavy oils. Along the front arch of this stand a string of coloured lights is strung and the sightseer is immediately attracted by their brilliance. Look for "the stall with stars. FARMERS’ MEAT CO., LTD. Fronting a huge Friesian hide and two woolly black sheepskins stretched on the wall, the Taranaki Farmers’ Meat Co. have arranged a very fine display of their, locally manufactured products. Tiers of tins of beef and mutton are ranged beside a pile of ox tongues, and tower above pyramids of the same in smaller sized tins. The larger ones are filbs. weight and are for export abroad. The others are delicacies ready for the table. Tallow is shown in three grades, two of which are edible, while the third ia used largely in the manufacture of soap and candles. Imported manures are grouped on the left. The locally mixed Eclipse brands are on the right, and the result of their efficient reaction on Taranaki soil is exemplified by a comprehensive range of roots arranged for inspection. Two bottles of neatsfoot oil are exhibited as examples of by-pro-ducts. Space has been left in a prominent position for a big block of ice in which a bouquet of chrysanthemums has been frozen. Altogether the farmers Meat Co.’s display is instructive and attractive. DUNCAN AND DAVIES EXOTIC NURSERIES. This well-known firm is again strongly represented, having a space close to the main entrance, and the best use has been made of the stand in displaying the various plants, flowers, etc. In keeping with its reputation for having everything of the best, the firm is displaying several novelties, among hte most striking being the Japanese lacquer plant, with its magnin- i cent autumn coloring. Bourvardias, heaths, epacris, lucullea, maples, preniula, boroma, daphnes, palms, maidenhair ferns are i among the pot plants, whilst among the blooms may be mentioned the scented Japanese camellias, tulips, narcissus, etc. The native section, in which the firm specialise, is of course, to the fore, among the exhibits being variegated karaka, bronze rangiora, red, white, and black birch, puka, and one of the rarest trees in existence, a beautiful bronze form of the New Zealand cabbage tree. There are also a lot of rare varieties from the Great Barrier, including the umbrella fern, todea barbara, golden I tanui, • pau, mahoe-whau, and many other rare varieties. There are also samples of all the leading shelter hedge and fruit trees, whilst hanging baskets of asparagus add to the general attractiveness. WORLD’S CHAMPION AXEMAN. At Bert Lewis’s Stadium at the Winter Show in connection with . Harry Sandow, New Zealand’s champion wrestler, will be seen Dave Pretty, “World’s Champion Axeman” every afternoon and evening in exhibitions of wood chopping, Pretty throws out an open challenge to all axemen to try conclusions with him. This will be one of the last chances of seeing this wonderful axeman in action, as he is about to take his departure for England and the United States of America, where he has numerous engagements to fulfill. On Saturday night there is to be a contest between Dave Pretty versus J. Shrewry, that well-known North Island champion, for a purse of £2O. The Waikato Times says the Golden Rule exhibit explaining “The new commercial way of helping to lift the world, was an eye-opener at the Hamilton, Show.” Everybody should see “The All Nations Community Singing Song Book,” A at - the soldier’s stall each day at show t pjrice 9d. Its a war preventative! Mr. Thomas Finlay in charge of the Golden Rule exhibit at the show will read important correspondence with Mr. Massey, < Prune Minister, at 8 p.m. this evfaias. *

Maximum 50 25 10 10 95 J. Grieve .. 41.6 34.66 24 8 8 74.66 —. Waite . . 46.2 38.5 18 7 7 70.5 A. Corkill . 41.4 34.5 18 7 7 60.5 Tarata: Total, 211.66 points 1 L. Marfel . . 46.5 38.75 18 9 8 73.75 C. A. Zurcher 47.15 39.29 16 7 7 69.29 J. Weir . .. 36.5 30.04 14 7 8 59.4«