TOKO. WINTER SHOW.

Bruce Herald, Volume XXXXIV, Issue 58, 25 June 1908, Page 3

TOKO. WINTER SHOW.

Children's Essays. SECOND PRIZE ESSAY. JUNIOR DIVISION. (Continued from Page 5. (By Verinoca—Alma Niasen, Milton). The object of agricultural and pastoral shows is to give those who compete an opportunity of comparing their different products. Comparisons of this' kind enable competitors to see the faults of their exhibits, and induce them to try to improve until a state of excellence is reached. It is also an education to the general public who patronise the show. Fanners and their wives look forward to show day, as they generally meet old acquaintances, and sometimes make new ones.

Unfortunately, the day chosen by the farmers of Tokomairiro for their winter show 1908, was very boisterous. The day chosen was 30th May, and, as it fell on a Saturday more children were able to attend. However, the weather did not prevent a large attendance, especially in the evening, Before entering the principal hall, a good display of many pieces of furniture ineluding two nice pianos, was shown by Mr Johnstone. Several blocks of wood showing all the different stages of turning, hung in a conspicuous place Entering the principal hall, the first exhibit noticed was the home produce and fruit exhibit. This consisted of butter, including salt butter, and some very pretty fancy butter, which was beautifully worked, and different kinds of cakes, scones and puddings. In one place some honey was exhibited On the other side of this stand, were several displays of apples (both cooking and dessert.) These looked very tempting, and, if they had not been fenced in by netting wire, they would most likely have disappeared, as hardly anyonecould withstand such a temptation. On one side of this exhibit, some very large potatoes were shown, while on the other side a small display of wheat, barley, oats (black and white) chaff and grass seed was exhibited.

The home pets were represented by a large pet lamb, which took first prize, and had its possibilities at tached in rhyme, some guinea pigs, rabbits and a pair of doves. Turning to your left, the tradespeople in bicycle line had exhibited several bicycles, one motor bicycle and one motor car. The cup and shield-lately won by Marshall and Summers were also shown. Ilitchon Bros, bacon curers, had displayed several hams, rol.ls of bacon, tins of beautiful white lard and one pig's head which acted as a centre-piece.

Mr Drake's exhibit of serated waters, wines and sauces, showed that we have a growing industry in our midst. Among the garden vegetables shown, were some- very large cabbages of different kinds. Leeks, onions, parsnips, carrots, vegetable marrows and beetroot were also shown. The Bruce Woollen Mill display quite set off the end of the hall with a splendid show of rugs, tartans, flannels and tweeds. It also showed wool in different stages of manfacture.

Some prize pictures for the bowlers' art union were placed here and there and helped to brighten up the rugs, etc,

The background of M'Gill's exhibit was a sketch of the back of the mill. A few bags besides some foliage also stood in the background. Wheat and oats were shown in all their different processes, and their results were shown in a showy display of cakes, scones, and oat cakes. One new ffature was flaked rice, which took the attention of the public. The warmth of the Woollen Mill display and the cakes in M'Gill's exhibit looked very nice on such a cold day. The good result of having a school garden was shown in an exhibit of vegetables, some of which were in seeding boxes made from fruit cases. Jones' Britannia Brick Works told us that we never need be in want of pipes for draining purposes, bricks and tiles. These were shown in all different stages of the making. Turnips, mangolds, and white carrots which had been grown by the farmers were also shown. On the stand occupied by the exhibit from the pottery were several kinds of jars, flower pots, hot water bottles, teapots, and some useful feeding dishes used for young poultry. Some of the jars bad the names of different cordial makers stamped on them. In an adjoining apartment the sheep were exhibited, one which was exceptionally large came in for special attention.

In the evening the general effect was improved, the lighting of the hall being by acetylene gas, which had been installed for the purpose. The music by the orchestra was much appreciated. Before the people, dispersed the bowlers' art union prizes were drawn. Those who were so

lucky as to have n •-•; in hi 3 number Would have pleasant .1 liplK'ti'vi .<>(. the Winder Show i£oß. ■ Adv 6 :Vr the show was a great success, and reflected much credit on the Farmers' Glub,- as well as those who exhibited their products. 1