WINTER SHOW.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18073, 15 May 1924, Page 12

WINTER SHOW.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION'S FIXTURE.

GOOD DISPLAYS OF FAT STOCK AND FRUIT.

PONY-BIDIXG COMPETITIONS

In respect of the weather—that primeessential towards contributing to the success of such % fixture as a V inter Show, the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association was specially favoured yesterday. Its Winter Show, the first the Association has held on its Show Grounds at Addington, was opened yesterday afteroon in gloriously fine and warm weather. Though the day was a nor'-westerly one, there was scarcely a breath of wind experienced, and consequent on tie stillness and clearness of the atmosphere the distant enow-capped Southern Alps, as well as the nearer Port Hills, stood out pleasingly in sharp relief. The grounds and their surroundings have never looked better and T««re enlivened by the gay bunting fluttering from the tents of the numerous side-shows and trade displays. , It was originally intended that the show shonld he opened by the Prime Minister, but Mr Masseys engagements in connexion with the visit of the Special Service Squadron did -not permit Mm to accept the Association's invitation to open the show. Consequently the show opened itself and shortly after two o'clock there was a fair sprinkling of sightseers on the grounds, the ponyriding evente on the oval engaging the attention of the larger proportion of the visitors. The following is a list of the entries : Cattle .-..- ••■ * . Sheep i, - . ••• - U Factory cheese and butter ... w Fanners' Fruit - .» "** Domestic (jams, etc.) ... '» Potatoes, roots, etc. , ... l» Vegetables . .« ••• rf Seeds and grain ... ••• *» Honey ... ... -•*• »> Bread, scones, and cakes ... i» Hami \ Timber and- gates • ...- ••• *

■ Total .. .>.. . -.,792 Those who attended yesterday expectine to find "the Show a replica of lie Association's November fixture—the premier exhibition of its kind in / ihe Dominion—natnrafly experienced same disappointment. TEbe Winter Show does not pretend to he on airything like the same scale. It may he looked upon rightly as the recommencement of an exueiixaent that- the Assoriaiinit has made on several previous occasions, Hie latest having been in 1901, when the jubilee of the foundation of '; Ganterbary was celebrated. The lessons taught by the Association's previous experiences have not been overlooked, andin the general scheme of tins year's fixture an endeavour has been made to popularise it to the ftdtest extent. Of necessity, however, tbo farmers of Canterbury have had to "be again educated up to the possibilities of winter exhibitions*and this year's Show should prove of great value in emphasising those possibilities, and in the event of the Association deciding to make the fixture an knnnal one, it can he safely predicted that next year's Winter Show should give evidences of a great advance on tins year's exHbitaon. The exhibits *f stock were few, but what was lacking in numbers was fuDy nude up in quanty. The fat sheep were accommodated in the centre of the Kennel dub's building—-» very restricted space compared with the big area that the sheep exhibits occupy at the November Show. In the same building were displayed also tie farm roots and seed and grain exhibits. Another striking' contrast, as compared with the November HShow, was the small space necessary for the fat -cattle.' These \?ere accommodated in a large marquee erected on the area between the Kennel CluVs building and the W.C.T.TJ. lmilding."'.% librae the viewpoint: of ex-; ' lribttsithat appealed strongly to the general public, the jprindpal displays were staged in the W/.O.T.TJ. building, Here were exhibited the fruit, the honey, the domestic section of the fruit classes, the dairy produce, the vegetable, and the bread, scones, and cake exhibits. The two buildingß mentioned, and the large mtrquee contain all the exhibits ; connected with the Show proper. The variety and general high quality of the exhibita were the subject of general comjueul. To obtain anything like an adequate idea of them, and of their respectiv* good points, required considerable dmßnunatioo on the part of the and intewsted in the different sections found that it took some time to inspect the exhibits. Of the fat stock it may be said that though the entries were comparatively few. the animals exhibited were fuilv typical of Canterbury's capabilities in this highly importantdepartment of the basuwes Of toe man on the land. The first prise-taker in the fat bullock, anv age, was a magnificent animal; and in fact the fat stock, both sheep and cattle. were highly creditable. The farm roots and seeds and grain Biade an enoeflcnt display and bore eloquent testimony to the productire- . seas of Osnterbnrr-js soiL

It was when to* visitor reached the IFXLT.IL boiHing that ibe afcrongesi actions «f **» show were encountered. The display of fruit was of the highest exoe&aoe. AHfcoogi the entries were 2JOIB jramenxns than in any oumbt section of the-show, ifaey were, in reality, jßore vo&aisxe of what might have ben done tkan actual realisation or the fruit <sf whit was possible- >"erertbeless ifeo display *** ose tl>at~the f raitznwen •fCtoieiiwry had eway reason Z> be proud of. Tfae jadge, Sir ** Paynter, Garernment Orchard Jivorociot, iad » i« »& •» iim and dwcharged In* dai*» ffcoronghlyB» difieottiea «aw».ißna*raMd bj the aßocarfaon of poinfc Jn the Xs9»7 «*" -iioß in winch Frnissnwexft' Josoaatxan coaPetod azaanst -ffes Cwterimiw Fr*a4gro««Er Aaocbrfion, i»g fiie fafepye tat _« the Sxsfc-n*med tiveiv few points- Of *h» •raw** s gPaeValrr Sir Faynier «Bpws«d «* opinion that tie apjA* bat the pears «re ewßealwfc ««an£ ss far 28 ijaaßx aad «PP'***^T" a r; The housewife found a- great deal fto interest ber in tie domeefee *****J® the fruit section and afcoin *!»#«*«» devoted to bread, scones sad cascf- _■»» aH tie classes in these sections c«ap«titiom -was teen assd the aßy were of a hiz's standard. The <»*- „j3ay*£ dairv prodooe was aa esoeljeni " J *»e-. -SpeewJ interest attached <o ■**" flaUiri dispWrf. 13ier* was onlk one ****«*, It TRT, J. Jeakißs. of "Wadtie* best disjsaaj Ws-

A. and P. Association) and the Rangiora High School exhibit were character* is»d bv the great variety of produce exhibited and by the effective manner in which it was displayed. These collections indicated that the distnets around Christchurch missed a great opportunity to show what, they were capable of producing. This is a departffiwi of the .Winter show that every endeavour should be made to encourage and extend. They provide an excellent and effective medium for conveying to th» public the capabilities and potentialities of the soil of Canter&ury. It will bo recalled that a competition tor such displays was at tne .November Show some rears ago,_ Mr O. H. Ensor. who was then president ot the Association, being responsible for the innovation. On that occasion Mr Jenkins secured the first prize. The great attention that has Deen r.aid of rears to bee-keepin e and honev production -was reflcted in the unusually pood exhibits of honev. The r.ualitv of the honev *r»s. in the opinir»n ni the md-r*. Mr "W. A. S-lluant. evcellent. Of the honey oontftmere exhibited Mr Sillifant remarked that they were specially noteworthy. The greater number of classes provided in the honey section resulted in a greater amonnt of competition than has been the case at the November showE.

The pony events, which toak place on the oval in the afternoon, were very kepnlv contested and were watched with much' interest. Derry's Military Band discoursed programmes of -opujar music during the afternoon and evening. The side-shows were not on the large scale that the public has become accustomed to at the Summer Show. Nevertheless there was a fairly large number and variety of attractions calculated to entice the" nimble sixpence or shilling from the pockets of visitors. Considering the comparatively small attendance of the public yesterday, the side-shows did quite good business. In additon to several hoop-la outfits there were exhibitions of boxing and wrestlinc and of levitation, coconut shies, flying boat, roundabout, toborean slide, and "catch me bobbin'." The promoters of the boxing exhibitions announced that they were "commissioned by fttadiums, Ltd., Sydney, to find the makings of champions." For the arrangements for the snow the Association's Winter Show Committee, of which Mr R. E. Alexander was chairman, was responsible, and for the effective carrying out of those arrangements the secretary, Mr G. G. Denniston and his capable staff deserve the greatest credit. To the judges and the members of the General Committee of the Association who attended them words of praise are also due. The President's Views. Although rather early in the show—seeing that it is to be continued to-day, to-morrow and Saturday—to expect a final judgment jin respect of its success, the president of the- Association, Mr E. M. D. Morten 'was asked yesterday afternoon by a reporter fox his views regarding the opening day. Mr Morten frankly admitted that the attendance was hardly tip to expectations. "Of course," he added, "it is only a trial and it just amounts to this, that if the public are not prepared to support a Winter Show, it will be the end of it. There is no doubt that the exhibits are quite good. The produce is excellent—everyone should see Mr Jenkins's display of farm produce and also the Metbven district's display and the exhibit made by the Rangiora High School. : The exhibits of fat stock are also good, and the display of Canterbury grown fruit is a rery fine one.' J

TO-DAT»S PROGRAMME. To-day the show* will be open from 10 a-nu till 10 pjn. The attractions on the oval will be the dog trials, driving and holding, and also headincr and yarding. Post entries will be received gTirt the competitions should prove highly interesting. They wfll start at 10 a.mv and be continued in the afternoon.

FAT STOCK. Cattle. Seven classes were provided for in fat cattle, which produced a total entry of 17, all from-Cknterbury.- There were some fine beasts forward, one from Mr A. J. Keith, Ashburton, being a, particularly fine animal from an exhibition point of view. This bullock, which is four years old, will probably he sent to the Winter Show at Dunedin next month, where zt should give a good | aecount of itself. Mr J. O. Coop, Little River, also had a fine bußook in the pens, which gained second prise. It is a pity that there Wens so few entries in the younger classes, far the quality: of these was really good. If New Zealand is to build up a strong beef trade, it will be necessary to pay more attention to this class of fat stock than is being paid at present the younger beasts-if good quality being better for cutting up than the heavier. For the reason stated it is considered that more encouragement should be given in respect of the younger and fan after beasts. Only one. doss was provided in respect of fat cows, five entries being made, of which the quality was generally satisfactory. The class for heifer under three years was unrepresented.'

Sheep. Considering the reputation the Province has for mutton and lamb, the number, of exhibits in the classes for sheep and lambs was surprisingly small. No fault could, however, be found with the quality; the exhibits being indeed prime Canterbury, thus auguring well for future shows at this : season, of the year. In every instance i the exhibits were well conditioned, and no were greatly ahead of those which were unsuccessful. The wethers were perhaps the best of the exhibits, the lambs being not far behind them in quality. In view of the dryness of the season the exhibits were carrying more condition than might reasonably have } been anticipated.

?ana Txodnee, Potatoes, Soots. . Potatoes were fairly well represented, all things considered, bnt the quality wag generally poor, many feeing far too coarse. Some of the exhibits had soil clinging to them, thus detractina benefksal if a rale were vested whereby all potatoes* used fear show purposes etXMzM in frxwrc- be washed. A disappointing display of taraips was made one ciass failing to E<erit a p-ize i& I all, and another just managing %" paun an award. -Serersil of ife exhibits were attractire vj ib& eye. bat *fej& was the only g»od feaiare' tiiey poaeesed, tbe insdet being hollo*-. sn« swedes were of jzrade. and the masgpids woaJd be hard to beat iii anjebow, altbougb noae of titesa were tacking in tbe sagar which makes tjbejs eo attractive io eatUe. The oiiiKis on esiiittion were good, &s alfo sere, -the carrots, bot <&e silrer beet could otdy be described as being of toodaatoqcality.

DAIRY PRODUCE. A good dapi*? "*"*» made of factor? dbecee «nd boteer, a total eaisy of 50 be*ag TeeeiTad fcora Tarsoos prcwiacial fMidries.' "Die cheese «as of a gpcd .all ibropgfc, wiiHe iise Fi& reqpeet «>

THE FRUIT SECTION.

HIGHLY CREDITABLE DISPLAYS.

Visitors to the Show yesterday were agreeably astonished by the quantity and quality of the fruit exhibits. The entries totalled 194. close upon onequarter of the total entries in al! sections. The fruit exhibited gave an excellent idea of the capabilities of Canterbury as a fruit-growing locality, and the display of apples was not only comprehensive, out the quality was of the best. On the other hand the pears shown fell short of the judge's standard of quality and appearance. The judges of the domestic section—Miss Rennie and Mrs R. Anderson— spoke very eloquently of the uniform high standard shown" in the exhibits of bottled fruits, jams, jellies, home-made pickles, chutneys. and wines. In most of these classes" the competiton wag keen and good entries were received. The class for the most effective spectacular display of fresh fruit did not create the competition that was anticipated, but the two entrants —the Rangiora and Loburn Fruitgrowers' Association, and the Canterbury Fruitgrowers' Assoeitaion —made excellent and highly effective displays, and the first prize winner, the Eangiora and Loburn Association, gained pride of place by comparatively few marks. Mr L. Paynter, Government Orchard Instructor, who was the judge of ihevfruit section, had some difficulty in determining which was the better, and it will be interesting to give his allocation of points, together with the Fcalc of points in the competition, the first column saving the points awarded the Rangiora and Lohnrn Association, the second those awarded the Canterbury Association, and the third, the scale of points:— 1. 2. 3. Variety of exhibits 1-5.11 15.12 15 Spectacular effect ... 10 8 10.7 10 Quality of exhibit 30 29 30.25 30 Commercial value •■ 35.34 35.31 35 Get-up of exhibit ... 10.9 10.7 10

Totals ... 100.91 100.82 100 The other classes xrero well contested in the majority of instances, and the entries' were, representative of almost all the fruit-growing districts in the vieinitv of the city and in North Canterbury. The fruit section undoubtedly was one of the strongest at the Show, and in itself was a highly creditable display. Seeds and Grain. This section, though comparatively small, was a fairly representative one, but with the exception of the class for field peas, the competition was not great. Mr J. T. Brown (Temuka) was one of the most successful of the exhibitors, and the Canterbury Agricultural College also carried off a number of firsts. Honey. Competition was keen in most of the honey classes, and the result was an excellent display, the quality generally being of the best. The judge, Sir W. A. Sillifant, who has had a lengthy experience as a practical apiarist, spoke very highly of the- quality of the exhibits. In some respects the honey exhibited web superior in quality, and there was greater competition than has been the ease at some of the Association'* Summer Shows.

Bread, Scones, and Cakes. Competition in the different classes in this section was good, the total entries numbering 146. The classes were varied, and in most cases'there was a goodly 'number of entrants. This < .section proved of great interest to i the housewives who-visited the -Show yesterday. They were also interested in the exhibit made by the Municipal Hectricity Department, at which cooking demonstrations were given in the evening. A model of the proposed .Waimakanri power scheme was on exhibition. Forestry Xesgue's Exhibit. The Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Forestry League made an excellent and interesting exhibit of dressed timber in one portion of the W.O.T.TJ bmkKng. The dressed timber exhibited consists of specimens of exotic trees, and is on lines similar to the exhibit sent to the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. An interesting specimen is a piece of totara found when the site for the new Phillipstown school was'being excavated: it is not known how long this piece of timber was buried in the ground. At present it shows every of being well preserved. Other interesting specimens are pieces of kauri and of hardwood that have been attacked by the teredo. The exhibit as a whole is well worth inspection by all interested in forestry matters.

RING EVENTS. The ring events attracted' large entries from the competitors and attention from the public, who were appreciative of the clever horsemanship shown by the girl and boy riders. As usual, toe musical chairs event produced considerable amusement, and was about the most popular ring attraction of the day. A number of children's flat races also figured on the programme. The results were as follows: Child's. Pony, under 1* hands please}— Master Bryce 1, Monica, Tejnpirtoa 2, Dorothy Maginnese 3. Under 12 hands—W. Bowden 1, Ins. Harris 2, Fenny Marshall 3. Musical Chairs—Bay Vestezman 1, Thelma Jarden 2. School Belay Bace, under IS yeans—nui School JU ■ . Under 14 yeais—"Wbolston School 1, Elmwood School 2. lOOyda Flat, under 12 years—&. Barrel! 1 W. Brown 2. ' ««reu i, Under 14 years—Vf. Burns 1, if. Bodgers Girls* Bace—Alma Thompson 1, Bessie Kearney 2, M. Kearney 3. EVENING ATTRACTIONS.

The Show wag again open, in the evening, visitors finding no lack of interest in the various exhibits on view, and at the numerous side-shows. The proceedings were enlivened bv the playing of Derry's Band.

PRIZE UST. Tbe following was the prize list, the number of entries being given in paren..neses m each caae: CATTLE. | <w ,i 3x2 *&-- Mr Jas. Johns.) *- > J^, tt ? a ?? ett 2. One » a T%?££ *g 3 v J - H. Pannett j John. Dawußj " 8 < 4 > : . G. fiute "=** *W »: B. j wool «c ccoMwmd awy ««.< w tSZ t A. C. l. ra* csJi£?J?il B. X low «- Tfcj** j caw *»a«*d »«s*k» %; x c, G»is»Sßrf ; 1, AJm. CctM 2 «*i 8. 7***» &*£?*& | able i»r fcraec ten* {Sj; Cm&e vim f«»te I, U. -- I>» 2, H. Aetec A*m*z ' lfe«e «BW&rerf iowe J*!=i« o|-' u / !Ikt» 1, CM-*aw» agneaitestg C«4iei« S ! wad 5- Thct ca**in*a iosc -w«4 miku* ' (*}: 7kmi,Esma» I, H. A«<*« i4*s«s S, J. IT 'Bswre'S. Bb« OwsiftMat <Mr-sat-s*!»t trf&gee. it ah* i4>.-- &**- Cows* I mid X

FARM" pbodtjce. {Judge: Mr June* Tousg'i. Best display cf farm produce (11: TV. J. Jenkins 1. POTATOES. Twenty early pink (7): TV. TV. TYesiaw&y 1. T. "W. Edwards 2, Al»n_Mcßean 3. Twentv earb white (5): TV. "V. TVestswgy 1, C. E. Cravthome 2, TV. "VT. "Westaway 3. Twenty Arran Chief (12): L. Blood 1. R. S. Goodwin 2, Gordon Stoddsxt 3, C. R. Craythorne v h c. Twenty up-to-date (3) -. Rangier* High School 1. Geo. Murray 3- Twenty Beauty of Hebron {l}: TV. J. Jenkins 1. Twenty Kidney, white (J): L. Blood 1. Twenty Kidney, black (1): Geo. Murray 1. Collection of potatoes {€}: TV. TV. TVestawax 1, C. R. Craythorne 2, TV. TV. TTestnway 3. Collection of seed potatoes (5): W. "W. Vertaway 3, C. R. Craythorae 2, Racgiora High School 3. Twenty potatoes, err variety (12;: C. B. Craythorne 1. T. TV. Edwards 2, Gordon Stoddart S, TV. "W. Westaway v h c. FARM ROOTS. (Judge: Mr "VT. A. Banks.) Three Aberdeen turnips 2): Peter Anderson 1 and 2. Three swedes, purple top (4) : Peter Andersou 1 and 2. Three swedes, preen trps (3>: Peter Anderson 1 and 2. Three heaviest swedes, arv variety (4): Peter Anderson 1 and 2. Three long red mangolds ; 16):. Lewis "Wilson 1. Geo. Murray 2, H. Schnelle 3, D. G. Stalker v h c. Three globe mang-olds fIS): W. M. Gabbie 1, G. F. Durey 2. R ccarion estate 3. J. G. Jeiis v h e. Three mangolds, snv other v-r.ety (9): John 1 and 2. T. W. Edwards 3, R. Harris v h c. S"x red car- ! ro's (o!: Geo. Murray 1 Geo Re:l 2. Six white carrsts (a\: Geo. Re-d 1. Geo. M-r-ay 2. Six ve'.lox car-wt- (A): J. R. Parißh 1. Geo. Murrsr 2 Three "kohlrabi ft>l : W. J. Jenkins 1 =rd 2. Three heaviest ra'neo'ds W • Ge->. Mtotev 1, M-R-2- 2. Tbre<= he'd" B'lve- beet (21: X. F Comer 1, TV. J. J»rtkins 2. Heavies 1 "tmpfein iS>: Mrs A. Purton 1, Miss M. A. Dunlorj 2. ! " SEEDS AND GHAI3. | (Judge: Mr W. J. Mcir.} "Wheat, Hunter's white (2): Canterbury ' Agricultural College 1. Wheat, solid straw I Tuscan (i): J. Gunn 1, J. T. Brown 2. i Wheat any variety (2): Canterbury Agr.cul- : rural Cjiiege 1, J. T. Brow ; , 2. Gar:on i oats (2): J. T. Brown 1, Canterbury Agri[cu tural College 2. Dun oata (2): J. T. ' Broxn 1, Canterbury Agricu-'tura: College 2. Danish oats (1): Canterbury AgTicultura* Oliege L Algerian oats (2): Canter- ■ bury Agricultural College 1, W. J. Jenkins !2. Barley, any variety (2): Canterbury Ag- ■ riculturai College 1, J. T. Brown 2. 'Fiefd ' peas, any variety (5): E. J. Bu"mer 1, C. jR. Craythorne 2 and 3. Bag of oat sheaf I chaff IV) : R. J. Low 1. Lucerne hay (2): j John Parlane 1, X. F. Corner 2. Jtyegrais j seed (1): "W. J. Jenkins 1. Ita T ian""ryegxa-3s ' seed (2): J. T. Brown 1, "W. J Jenkins 2. ! Cocksfoot seed (1): "W. J. Jenkins 1. "Whits ! clover seed '2): J. T. Brown 1, "W. J. Jenkins 2. Tares, Scotch seed (2): J. T. I Brown 1, "W. J. Jenkins 2.

FACTOBY CHEESE. (Judges: Messrs S. Clayton and D. Cunningham.) Two full cream Kew Zealand cheddarsbaped cheese (5): Temuka Co-op. Dairy Co. 1, Barry's Bay Dairy Co. 2, Okain's Bay Co-op. Dairy Co. 3. Two full cream *Jew Zealand cheddar-shaped cheese (4): Temuka Co-op. Dairy Co. 1, Cam Dairy Produce Co., Ltd. 2. Two factory-made cheese, white or coloured (8): Temuka Co-op. Dairy Co. 1, Little Akalos. Co-op. Dairy Co. 2, Cam Dairy Produce Co., Ltd. 3. Two factorymade cheese, coloured (3): Temuka Coop. Dairy Co. 1, Barry's Bay Dairy Co. 2, Cam Dairy Produce Co., Ltd. 3. Two factorymade cheese, white* (3): Temuka Co-op. Dairy Co. 1, Cam Dairy Produce Co. and Barry's Bay Dairy Co. (equal) 2. Case of three medium factory cheese (4): Barry's Bay Dairy Co. 1, Temuka Co-op. Dairy Co. 2. Cam Dairy Produce Co., Ltd. 3. Case of two cheese (3): Barry's Bay Dairy Co. 1, Okain's Bay Co-op. Dairy Co. 2, Le Bon's Bay Dsiry Factory, Co., Ltd. 8. Case fac-tory-made leaf cheese (4): Barry's Bay Dairy Co. 1. AshbnrtAn Co-op. Cheese Factory and Cam Dairy Produce Co., Ltd. (equal) 2. FACTOET BUTTER. Box of butter (6): Canterbury Central Coop. Dairy Co., Ltd. 1, Kiwf Dairy Co., Ltd. 2, Temuka Co-op. Dairy Co. 3. Brae half cwt buter (5): Canterbury Central Coop. Dairr Co., Ltd. 1, Temuka Co-op. Dairy Co. 2, Karamea Co-op.. Dairy Factory Co., Ltd. 3. Salf cwi bos butter for' factories receiving home-separated cream (8)': Canterbury Central Co-op. Dairy Co., Ltd. 1, Kiwi DairvCo., Ltd 2, Temuka Co-op. Dairy Co. 3. PABMEB.'S BUTTER. Fresh butter (6): Mrs Fleming 1, B. Clark 3, Miss Sadie Jones 3. Two pound powdered butter (2): B» Clark 1, Mrs Fleminp 2. Collection of butter (3): B. Clark 1, Mrs Fleming 2 Mrs Chas. Jones 3. Ten pound salt butter (2): B. Clark 1, Mrs David Finlay 2.

[ BREAD, SCOKES and CAKES. | (Judges: Mra H. A. Knight and Hiss Jamieaon.) Loaf home-made bread (2): Mrs E. Hor-!-"rell 1, Ma L. Woina.ll 2. Loaf bread, open (6): Mrs A. B. Hays 1, Ma E. Borrell 2, Mrs W. B. Giblett 3, Mrs A. E. Payne (two entries) -r h c. Loaf Bermaline bread (5): Mrs A. E. Payne 1 and 2, Mrs E> Eorjrell 8. Loaf -white bread made -with, compressed yeast (12): Mm A. E. Payne 1 and 2, Mrs D. Hampton 3, Mrs L.Womall v h c. Loaf brown or whole meal bread (6): Mrs L. Woman 1, Mrs A. E. Payne 2 and 3, Mrs Fleming ▼ h c. Six oven scones (14): Mn» A. E. Pavne 1 and 2, Mia Fleming 3, Mrs K. E. Woman v h c, Mrs A. H. Hays h c. - Six whole meal scones (6): Mrs A. E. Payne 1 and 2, Mrs Fleniing 3, Mrs W. B. Giblett The Six girdle scones f (10): Mrs A. E. Payne 1 and 2, Mrs Fleming 3,""Mra B. E. Womall vh o. Six oven acones, juveniles (4): Boss Myrtle Giblett 1, Mias ;B. Fleming 2, Miss InaMcßonald 3. Sponge cake <8): Mrs A. EPayne i and 2, Miss M. .A. Dcnlop 3, Mra Fleming v h c Bnonge sandwich (I*): Mrs r A. E. Payne 1 and 2, Mrs Hsvrcoart Sanod- | ers 3, >Jjs W. Burrows v h c, Mrs i Edwards he. Eich fruit cake 05): Mrs J Bodge 1, Mr» D. G. SSa&er 2, Mrs J BidceTby 3, Mrs W. B. Giblett vac, Mra \ A. E. Payne h c. Plain fnrifc cafe (13): \ Mrs W. B. Giblett 1, Mrs- David Fnusr 2, f Mrs H. Eagleaome 3. Mra Edwards r h e. \ Madeira cake (10): Mrs A. E. Payne X and j 2 Mrs S. M. Dnnlcn 8, Mrs W. Borrows v'h c Plate i>lain Fakmits (5): Mrs A. E. i Payne I and 2, Mias M. A. Dnnlop 3. j Plate ahorlbresd (S): Mrs A. 8., Payne I and \ 2 Mra David Finlay 3. Plnm.TJuddißS &>•■ \ Mrs J. Bickerby 1, Mrs A. E. Pajne 2 r | Miss Betty Carter 3 and t h e, Mrs E. f Schnelle v h c. \ VEGETABLES. \ (Judge: Mr W. A- Bani».)_ } Six table carrots (4): Lewis Wiiica 1, \ J G JeUs 2. Six brown Spanish ecwsis 1 (7): Lewis Wilson 1 and 2, Mrs Bnggs 3. | Sxr onions, any variety (3): Mi* Briggs , -1 and 2. Six nawnips 0): 3. G. lti!*U 0 G Stalker 2. Six long beetroots pV; s W* McFadden 1. Twenty escbalois (Q: I B' G. Stalker 1. Tw© vegetable n *2™* a f (2) • W McFadden 1, Lewis Wflsoo 2. Srree i heads celery (1): J- 6- «*• 1- I DOMESTIC SECTION. \ fJisdees- Mim Bennie and Mra B. AEdersos.J I Belt aprieofc (3): Mua L.Aadm« fcj Mrs H. Eaglesom« 2. Sectaries ifc A E. Pavne 1. Peaches i2): Mrs A. E. ( Pavne 1, Mrs H. Eagiesome 2. Pnnßa { s fi | Mrs A. E. Payne 1. Pears a,: Ma A. E, ? Payne 1. Gooseberries (J): Miss I. iaSr-j i£]. Mrs A. E. Payne 2. .Ante f»: i Mrs A. E. Payne 1. Bhunaro a/: Msa« f: 1. Anderson 1. Tomatoes Q): Mp A. E. jl Payne 1. Easpbemcs (1).: Misa i. Ar£«r- ; son 1. J«r black carrani jam (3); Mrs 4. f SchneUe 1 Mrs David Puslay 2. Jar oSaot !; enrrant jelly (2.': Mrs J- G. Abbott; J, f -Mrs A. E. Pa.yoe 2. Jar pur; f (4): Miss I. Anderson. 1, Mrs A. S, P*jß« 1 2. Jar apple jelly l 8): M» G. AbboMt 1, Mrs A. E. Payne Mrs Davjd Fauiajr j 3! Jar acple aid blackberry jam (3): Mrs { A. E Payne 1, Mrs Barcourt SansAsra X. I 3ar rod currant jelly <l>: Mrs A. E. Pa7ce i i. Jar apricot jam W: Mrs H. E*&t&Mt. [ 1 Miss I. Andersc* 2, Mrs A. E. Pa/=« 3- . Jar plum jam (4): Mrs H. Sebndie 1, ( Miss 1. Anderson 2- Jar peach J*=& (5» : * Miss I. Anderson 1, Mrs A. E. JPsyiie & = Jar strnwberrv jam (1>: Mia A. E. Pftvue! J. Ja* loganberry jam (1).: H. Koper 1. j Home-made taiaaio sanoe <2): Mrs Har- j coiirt Saunders 1, Mra J. G. Abbott il. \ Home-made pickle? ft). Mrs H. SchneUe 1 \ and 2. Uome-made cbrulaey (2): Mrs H. j SchneUe 1. Miss I. Anderson 2. Apple j rider 12): Mrs H. Schaeile 1 aiar 2. Basp- ! berrj- vinegar (1): Miss M. A. Dnnicp 1. j Black currant viuea'ar t3): Mrs S. M. JJon- j top 1. Home-made wine, {10}: iizz H. j Sobnelle 1. Mrs Fuming 3. Miss M. A. | JDaolop S. CoTlectKra. horne-niicie -wihtx f3>: j Mrs Hit SchneUe 1, Mrs E. Biakeway a. Apple-pio (1): Mra A. E. Psyne 1.

HAMS. l,Tudg-e: Mr J. C. Lard.} Emus tmsmokcci &: Mrs Jenkins 1. Riccarton Estate 2. TIMBER A3"D GATES. iJudce: Mr K. G. Eobinson.l . Two -nlanks, or.? side dressed and _oiiwr side- rough, cf any introduced coniferous tnnber grown ir. X«w Zealand CO' Jm. Deans j" Two pieces oi ;my English hardwood timber grown in New Zealand (lj: Ja=. Deans 1. Garden rate from tvmser Brown in »w Zealand (I): J. Hamlin 1. FRUIT. DISPLAY SECTIOX. MOST EFFECTTYE, SPECTACTJLAR DISPLAY. Fresh fruit <2): Eangior* District 'Fruitgrowers' Association, Ltd. 1. Cauteib'.ry FrcitTawers' Association ~ .taDle display, New grown (1): F. TV. Con: 1. Decorative basset, Canterbury grown fruit (1>: Miss E. Jenkins 1. APPLE SECTIOX. CASE EXHIBITS. Bsii&rai Seedlings (2): F. "TV". Cone I, Mrs E. Blakeway 2. Delicious (2): E. Blakeway 1, F. TV. Cone

" Statesman (1): E. Freeman. Stunner (2): F. W. Cone 1, Mrs E. B!ake"Wolselev (1): Mr 3 E, Bakewoy. Rome Beauty (2): Mrs E. Blakeway 1, F. "W. Cone 2. . Esopus SDitzenberg (1): E- Freeman. Stone Pippin 0): E. "Freeman. Any other variety (6): Mrs E. Blaieway 1, 2, and 3. CHAMPION PLATE CLASSES. Best collection, 12 varktiaa dessert (3): F. TV Sisson 1, Airs E. Biakeway 2. Cooking <3): F. "W. Sisson 1, Mrs E. Blakeway 2. Si* varieties dessert (2): Mrs E. B-ake-wav 1, F. V.". Cone 2. . , ± , „ , Cooking (2): Canterbury Agricultural College 1, Mrs E. Blakeway 2. PLATE CLAa ? Ei. Best plate, nvtj Aaami, l-eurroain (1): Mro E. Biasewßy I.' Coi s urange Pippin (3): F. " • Cone I, i'. ». Mason j., axis E. ii.aie.vay S. Leuckus CO- L. '£. £. Anison 1, F. W. Sisson 2, F. \V. Cone and L.'i. K. AUson 3. Democra' (2): E. "W. Gimblett 1. Jonatnan (o): iu. TV. Gimblett 1, G. Lewis 2, B. A. Sisson 3. . Kokewood : Canterbury Agricultural College 1. • . * Rome Beautv (8): E. Freeman 1, G. Lewis 2, F. W. Sisson 3. Five Statesman 0}: E. Freeman. Sturmer Pippin ,oj: ix. Rpez 1, Canterbury Agricultural College 2, F. VV T . Cone 3. Lord Wolscley (5): B. A. Sisson 1, G. Lewis 2, F. TV. Cone 3. French Crab (11: B. A. Sisson. Esopus Spitzenberg (2): Mrs G. Blakeway

Stone Pippin (2): ifrs E. -Blakeway 1. * Ballarat Seedling (7): B. A. Sisson 1, G. Lewis 2, P. W. Cone 3. ■ Eenette du Canada (8): Mrs E. Blakeway 1, P. W. Sisson 2. Worcester Pearniain (2): W. Cone x. Scarlet Nonpareil (3): E. W. Gimblett 1, Mrs E. Blakeway 2. An- other variety (7): P. "W. Freeman 1, Mrs E. Blakeway 2, P. W Sins in 3. Culinary (5): Mrs E. Blakewav 1 an 3 2. Heaviest" apple (3): Canterbury Agricultural College 1, F. W. Sissra 2. PEAB. SECTION. Orchardists' championship: best three standard half bushel cases export apples «)- Mrs E. Blakeway 1 and 2. . Half-case Beurre Bose <1): Mrs E. Blake. Winter Cole (2): Mrs E t Blakeway 1, L. Banks 2. Winter Nelis (1): L. Banks 1. • P. Barry (2): L. Banks 1, Mrs E. Blake7,Ticar of Wingfield (2): L. Banks 1. Twvford Monarch (1): L. Banks 1. Doyenne du Cornice <2) : L. Banks 1, Mrs E. Blakeway 2. _ „ , Josephine de Malines (2): Mrs E. Blakeway 1, L. Banks 2. Conference (2): Mrs E. Blakeway 1, L. Banks 2. L'lnconne (15:'Ii. Banks 1. Easter Beurre (1): It. Banks 1. / Beurre Clnirseau (1): Mrs E, Blakewav 1. Autumn Nelis (1): L. Banks 1. Any other variety (2): L. Bapks 1, Mrs E. Blakeway 2. "PLATE CLASS. Easter Beurre: Leonard Banks 1. ■. Beurre Diel: L. Bpks 1. Bnerre Clairgeau';- 'Mrs E. B'-akeway 1. Beurre Bosc: B. A. Sisson 1, L. Banks 2. Doyenne du Cornice: L. Banks 1. ' "■Waiter Cole: F: "W. Sisson 1, L. Banks 3, F. W. Cone 8. ■. Winter Nelis: F. W. Cone 1, 1. Banks 2, Barry: B. A. Sisson 1, Mrs E. Blakeway 3.' Glou Morceau: I>. Banks 1. Ticar of Wakefield: L. Banks 1. Twyford Monarch: L. Banks 1. . Conference-: 'F. "W. Sisßon 1, L. Banks 2. Beurre Capiamout: L. Banks 1. Autumn Nelis :■ L.' Banks 1. Bon Chretien,: F. W. Gone 1. Marie Louise: Mrs E. Blakeway 1. - Any other variety (dessert): L. Banks 1, B. A. Sisson 2, Mrs E. Blakeway 8. Any other variety (culinary): Mrs E. Blakewav 1, Lincoln College 2. Heaviest pear: F. W. Cone 1. MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS. Tomatoes (outdoor): Lincoln College 1, Jlzs E. Blakeway 2. Quinces: David Hunan 1. "-Larg»-walnuts: Mrs M. Bray 1. Small walnuts: Mrs E: Blakeway 1, L. Banks 2. - ( Medl&rz: Mrs E. Blakeway 1. _ I '■ | [Pthijsbed IT AbkAXGEUXNT.j

j W. BAYLISS AND SONS.

BBYSDWB IOJBSEEIES, The exhibit made by Messrs W. Baylise and Jsons. of the well-known Bryndwr Kmseries, Fendaltou, in the Kennel Clan's buildings, is a unique one and is totally different from anything ebe in the Show. It comprises zn artistically arranged and striking dkcplay of the best blooms of different Japanese chrysanthemums—one of the lines that Messrs Bayliss and Sons specialise in. Xoiewortby amongst these, and calcolated to arouse the keenest admiration, are: "Mies E. Dunstan," a large white variety; "Hnk Pockett," considered by connoisseurs to be'' the world's beat pink; "Louise Pockett," a Jarg« white variety; "H. V. West," rich yellow in colour: "Stephen Brown," a well-known exhibition variety; and "Edith Cavell," a rich white species, Th* blooms of ' :: PTnk Pockett" shows* ask very fine, but Mr Bayliss hopes to produce eron larger blooms neat s&aos. Th© whole collection of efcrysaarffceciHina i 3 well worth close iwp&itifm} ibe different blooms being syQmSSy developed and exquisite in apeariaw*, in addition Messrs Bayliss ar*d M&m display a representative "colJec*<6« fiumrry and greenhouse r*f*»tss «ed shrub* and different varieties (4 ituit tf&#. —6