WAIKATO WINTER SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 134, 7 June 1911, Page 6

WAIKATO WINTER SHOW.

IDSCEEASrSG IN POPULABUT. The- 'Wa2£a*OAaniniat r 'Winter Show is steadilyincreasing , in popularity, so much so that the president of the association (Mr. S. J. Bennett), in speaking at the opening yesterday afternoon, predicted that Waikato -wonM soon 3nave a Wmter Shuw second to none in the Dominion. The opening ceremony was successfully performed, the speakers, in addition to Mr. Bennett and Mr. H. J. Greens Jade, being Messrs W. T. Jenning3, M.P., J. A. Young (Tffayor of Hanraton) and G. Giffard (director of the Department of Agriculture). In his opening remarks Mr. Greenslade gave some interesting figures relative to the growth of the bntter indnstry in the Waikato. These showed that -viilhlu the past ten years the manufacture of batter had grown from a mere nothing , into an indnstry, there being now ten factories in operation. In 1901 only 90- i boxes -were exported, three years later, 1904, the export had grown to 39,650 boxes, whilst last year some boxes were prodnced for export. The show was well attended last evening, and keen interest was shown in the various exhibits. The exhibition remains open until Saturday evening next. The following are additional awards-;— FARM KILLED MEAT. Lamb, farm killed: A. B. Cassidy. Porker, most suitable for Home market; Thomas Ecwin t, A. B. Cassidy 2. The jndge (Mi S. C. Baron) considered that there was not a pig shown suitable for the British market, and the priae went to the best one shown. The pigs were overweight, as the most suitable weight for export to the London market wae 60 to 80 ids. Ttrose shown seemed *o be over IDO lbs weight, in addition they were not well finished, indicating that they had not received sufficient hard, feed. AGEICCLTUBAL SECTION. Additional awards in the agricultural section, were;— Grain, roots, etc, most points prizes: Field pease, half bushel: W Banci,man i, parjane 2. Kohl Eabi: W. Knnciman. Clorer hay: Jas. Primrose, hay: Wm. Runciman. Three yellow globe mangolds: C. Day 1 and 2, B Browne 3. Three heavy mangels, specified varieties: R. Chilcou 1, W MoFerridge 2. Mangotds, any variety. 3. Davis 1, Splcer and lairhrother 2, E. J. Smith 3. Field carrots: i Davis 1, W. H. Macfcereth 2. Swedes, any variety: W. T. Wallace (Crimson. King) 1, A. E. ilissen 2, P. Wilson 3. Six swedes, named: Thos. H. Tidd (Crimson King) 1, W. T. Wallace (Crimson King) 2, Pegier Bros. (Crimson King) 3. Cheese.—Cheese, factory made: Kaponga Dairy Co. (C. Farley, maker) 1, Wm. Debreciny 2. Loaf cheese, two factory made: Kaponga Dairy Co. (C. Farley, maker) 1, Wm. Debreciny 2. Cheese, farmers' dairy made: Thomas Hunt, Matamata. APIARf AN SECTION. -. Extracted honey, granulated: G. E. Parter 1, T. H. Pearson 2, Hutchineon Bros. 3--Extracted honey (liquid): T. H. Pearson 1, Hntchinsou Bros. 2, Trythall and Heath 3Comb honey: Trythail and Heath 1, Norman Cnrrie 2. Beeswax: Thos. H. Pearson 1, Trythail and Heath 2. Attractive display of live bees: Trythail and Heath 1, G. E. I Parker 2, Hutchinson Bros. 3. Commercial display of the products of the apiary: Trythail and Heath 1, Thos. H. Pearson 2. Honey mead: BL H. and A. W. Shaw. HORTICULTURAL SECTION. 12 varieties garden vegetables: W. Rnnciman 1, W. A, Gliddon-Bichardson 2. Six jarieties garden vegetables: W. Kunciman li K. H. Chapman 2.' Brown Spanish, onions: J. J. HeKiney 1, J. Daiis 2, E. Bourne 3. Heaviest onions: E". Bourne 1. Potato onions: W. Honeybun 1. EschalotsT. Barford 1, Mrs C. A. Care 2, W. Honeybun 3. Leeks: W. W. Giiddon-Richardson 1. Parsnips: W. Honeybun 1 and 2. Pumpkins: G. F. Smith 1, Owen Bros. 2. Vegetable marrow: Mrs W. M. McCains 1, W. Baneiman 2. Sgnash; W. Bunciman 1. Citron melon: W. Rnnciman 1. Pie melon: T. Barford 1. TCiiTunrnK; t. Barford 1, Mowi Tumua 2. Beetroot : W. W. GJid don-Richardson t, P Wilson 2. Short red carrots: H. W. Mackereth 1, P. Wilson 2. Long red carrots: j; H. Speedy 1- Artichokes: W. Bunciman 1, Mrs B. Spence 2. Sunflower: P. G. Mills J. Vegetable seeds: Miss M. B. Bunciman L Pot Plants, Fowers, etc. —Model garden: J. T. Home X. Foliage plants: W. W. Gliddon-liichardson L Plants in flower: W. W. Giiddon-Richardson 1. Perns: Miss M. K. Searancke 1, W. W. Gliddon-Biehardson 1. Maiden hair fern: Miss M. K. Searancke 1, W. W. Gliddon-BichanJson 2. Single fern: W. W. Gliddon-Rictiardson 1, W. Scott 2. Single palm: Miss M_ K. Searancke J, ~W. W. Gliddon-Bichardson 2. Cat flowers: Mrs H. I. Biggs L Bouquets: Mrs H. Douglas 1. Bouquets (under 16 years): Miss 3. Cuirie 1. Sprays: Mrs H. Douglas 1. Buttonholes: Mrs H. Douglas L Miss J. Cnrrie 2. Special Class : Mensrs 1. Chambers and Sons' challenge cup, for best fleece, dipped with "Mailison's Oil Sheep Dip," was won by Mr Jas. Close, the .only competitor, who had two fleeces shown. FOUI/TBY. iiinoteas.—Black lien: jk. Barford 1 and 2. Cockerel: A. G. \V'yy Andalnsian. —Cock: Mm. Bothwell 1, 2 and 3. Hen: Same award. Cockerel: Wm. bothwell 1 and 2. l'uurt: Win, iioUiweil 1, 2 and 3. Hamburgs.—Golden, cock or cockerel: L. Johnston 1, J. J. McKinney 'Z. Hen or pullet: L. Johnston 1, J. <T. ax'cKinney 2-aod, 3. Black cock or cockerei: A. H. Bain. Other Variety Puie-bred Poultry.—Cock or cockerel: W. U. Hmeell 1, Mrs John Primrose 2. Hen. or pulieu W. JJ» JJoßßeil 1. Mrs John Primrose Z. uucj>ji auu x-iguuns.—Pekin, old drake: los. j. Vγ nueeouse x, uea. Harsaed. z. iretin, old uuci.: Jos. j. Wluteuouse 1, Geo. Horwood. i. pejiin, nntler uru£c; Jos. J. >yinrehouse 1, Geo. Horwpoa 2. I'eieiu, unaer 12 mouths, uuot; ueo. uorwooa i, Jos. J. Waiteiioase '&• Aylesbuiy, oia drake: W. Mills 1. iiuaen, under Xi mouths, antke: txtux Ho£wood !■ Hoaen, unaer XJ. months, duck: Geo. Hor. wood 1. Indian Hunner, oid drake: i, J. jMrhinney I, Jos. law 2, Than. DowtoWaJle 3. Tnfiinn 4>W -dnnt." i^LW 1, Thos. JJowtliwaite 'i, C tiauimoad. S Indian Runner, under 12 months, drake: Thos. liowthwaite 1, Jos. Law z and 3. Indian ttunner, uuder 12 mouths, onck: Jos. Law 1 and 2, C. Hammond 3. Muscovy, dnike: Morrinsrille Houtuj Xiutia 1, 2, and 3. Mnscovy, duck: ilorriij&vUle Poultry Yards 1, 2, and 3. Any other variety, drake: H. H. Chapman J. Any other variety, duck: Miss Violet Barford 1, R. H. rimpTr. Bn 2. Homer, any colour, cock: H. Ramls 1, B. Dyson 2. Homer, any colour, hen; G. Hughes 1, Percy May«s 2. Turbit, any colour, cock: W. G. Watson 1 and 2. Turbit, any colour, hen: W. G. Watson 1 and 2. Any other variety pure-bred pigeon, cock; J. S. Vickers 1. Any other variety purebred pigeon, hen: J. S. Vickers 1.

Selling Classes. —For Game, Brahmas, Cochins, irftnEShnns. Orpingtons, Wyanuottes, Dorkings, Houdans, Plymouth. Eocks, and other heavy breeds: John Bouskill L Selling class for Spanish, Minorca, Andalusian, Leghorn, Hamburg, Polish, and other light breeds: T. W. Beasley 1, James Trelor 2. Selling class for Bantams, in pairs: A. H. Bain L Selling class for ducks, any variety: Jolin Bouskill 1. Expoit Poultry (alive). —Conple birds best adapted for English, market: 8. C. Sycamore 3, E. Gothorpe 2. Pair pore-brei: John Bouskai 1 and 2. Bantams.—Black Red, cock: John Walker Y. Kirkman 2. Black Red, cockerel: 3. Johnson 1 and 2, P. Walters 3. Blacfc Bed, hen: F. Walters 1, John Walk« 2. Pile, cock: Jas. Mason 1_ Bile. cockerelJohn Walker 1 and N.I. champion, F Walters 2. Pile, hen: F. Walters 1, John, Walker 2. Dnckwmg, cock: F. Walters 1. Ducfrwing, cockerel: J. Johnson 1, Reggie Walker 2. Dnckwing, hen: Reggie Walker L Duckwing, pullet: F. Walters L Any other variety, cock: Harry Layer 1, Morrlnsvflle Poultry Yards 2, J. Enersen 3. Cockerel: Reggies Welker 1 and champion, John Walker 2, J. Cummins 3. Hen: "Harry lever 1, J- Cummins 2, Mortmsvflle Poultry Yards 3. Pnllet: John Walker 1, fieggie Walker 2. J. Cnmmlns 3. ■Turkeys and Geese.—Any variety, gobbler: E. BotbweU 1 and 3, V. Taylor 2. Hen: B. Hothwell 1 and 3, D. Taylor 2, Gander: B. Bothwell 1. Goose: E. Bothwen 1. " '