COURTENAY WINTER SHOW.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14982, 1 June 1914, Page 4

COURTENAY WINTER SHOW.

+_ A FAIE DISPLAY. The C__ri__*y A. and P. Association, ■which had w postpone its "Winter Show on account of -the bad weather on Slay 22nd, ■held tho function on tbo Kirwee. Domain on Saturday lnat, in pleasant weather. It proved _ fainy __coe=_ful display, but tho attendance of tho public waa not large. Tho entries in. many of tha cla_«s were rather disappointing, and not at all le-p'resentativo of the district's capabilities, but-all-the wm« some ■excellent pot-toes, mangels, and carrots were shown, while in the garden section there were somo very fino specimens of vegetables, etc. Tho exhibit of fruit was of -mall dimensions, but the all-round ouatitv was good. The house __d dairy section attracted weaker competition than is usually- __» caoo at country ebo-., tho came remark applying to grain and _ooda.»' The officials did their beat to make the e_ow go off well, ami succeeded creditably. PRIZE LIST. The following is tho prize list-.— ROOTS. Potatoes—Up-to-datea: H. Roper 1 and 2. Derwonla: G. T. Robertson 1. Rubies: F. W. Roper 1. Potatoes, any other variety: J. Turner I, y. Wufl 2. Collection of potatoes: 11. Roper 1, J. _I. Johnston 2. Turnip.—Swedes: A. Robertson 1, W. J. Jenkins 2. Yellow-flashed turnips: W. 3. Jenkins 1 gad 2. White-fleshed turnips: J. _L Jchnston I, R. Shaw 2. Heaviest turnips: A. Caldcr 1, A. Robertson 2. Mangels—Long red mangels: G. Seaton 1, H f , Roper 2. Yellow globe mongela: W. Turner 1 and 2. Heaviest ajimgele: H. Koper 1, W. Turner 2. Carrots—Red carrots: It. Shaw 1. Whitecarrots: A. Robertson 1, V, r . Turner 2. Heaviest carrots: H. Koper 1, V. Turner 2. Collection farm rotes: v'». J. Jenkins I and 2. GARDES' PRODUCE. Onions: H.'Roper 1 attd 2. Garden car.rots: G. Seaton 1, J. il. Johnston 2. Lroe_3: J. 21. Joho-t-oii 1, J. Turner 2. Ceiorv; J. Turner 1, H. Roper 2. Par-snips: F. TV. Roper I, R. Shaw 2. Red beet: G. Seaton 1, V. W. Roper 2. Silver beet: H. Roper 1, F. "W Koper 2. Pumpkino: E. Harris 1, H. Roper 2. marrows: F. W. Roper 1, H. Koper 2. Eschalots: J. Fincham 1, J. Turner 2. Savoys: H. Roper 1. Red cabbages: H. Roper 1 and 2. Collection garden ves<ta.blc_: J. Turner l r . F. W. Roper 2. FRUIT. Cooking apples: G. T. Robertson 1. W. B. Simpson 2. Dessert apples: W. B. Simpson 1, H. Roper 2. HOUSE AND DAIRY" PRODUCE. Scones: ____ Page 1, I>*rs J. Griffiths 2. Sponge cake: Miss A. R. Watson 1. Fruit cake: Miss A. R. Watson 1 a_d 2. Seed cake: Mrs J. Griffiths 1, lira F. IV. Roper _ Sponge sandwich: Mrs J. Griffiths 1, Miss' Page 2, Miss A. P.. Watson 3. Honov in glass jars: R. W. Wilson \ and 3, H. Roper 2. Hone? hi squares: ii. Roper 1 and 3. Home-made jams: Miss Page 1 and 2. Table biitter in rolls or squares: Mise Seaton 1, Mra F. W. Rojser 2. Hen ops-: H. Roper 1. GRAIN AND SEEDS % Sheaf wheat, any other named variety: H. Roper 1 and 2. Sheaf Garten oats": H. Ropor X and 2. Partridge peas: H. Roper 1 and 2. Italian ryegrass: W. Turner* 3. Hunter's White- wheat: L. Chalmers 1, A. C_!der 2. Garten oate: R. Calder 1, W. Turner 2. Algerian oats: J. it. John-ton 1 wid _, 3-. Fincham h c. Dun oats: J. sir_m_ 3, J. M. Johnston 2. FOALS. Draught foui: H. ilcClcHand I. W. Turßer 2. Hackney foal: J. Fincham 1. CO3_PETr_IO_."S. ilaiden hunter: G. Barges- 1, W. Harwcod 2. Victoria Cross race: G. Burtre_s 1, T. D. J_rm_u i Sfcerp-dog trial, heading, bringing back, and ya_di_g: S. RoberUson'e Roy, 27 points, 1; C. Leslie's Roy, 22 points, 2: F. Jarman's Roy, 21 points, 3. Football kicking competition: J. Blackburn J. H. Pago 2. Ladies nail-driving competition: Miss Conway X, lliia Page 2, Mrs Griffiths 3.