NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3116, 21 June 1917, Page 8

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

- _ * —. — OPENING DAY \ 'some OF. THE AWARDS ■- By Trloßranli—Snoclal Reporter, .' Palnierston North, Juno 20. Tho fourteenth annual National Dairy Show was opened hero to-day, in fine but dull neather. Thoro is a good attendance, although no special trains have been Tim for tho fixture, Tho show re'tains all its main features, except tho big exhibition by the Department of 'Agriculture, which could not bo made 'twins', it is said, to labour shortage. *Howover, tho AYercroa Experimental. vFafm filled tho breach ivith a very creditablo exhibition. . "" Tho Manawatu Poultry Association has "a",fino-show,■■•which" some claim to bo • the best tho association has. mado for some year 3. *"' Tho chief attraction 'during tho day appeared to bo tho meeting of the To Aiilo'and Wanganui Rugby teams. Tho annnal Dairy, Conference, which i "for years has been a'big feature of tho "show, was' opened this morning, and will bo concluded to-morrow. Today's proceedings aro reported elsewhere. \ Tho Awapuni Medical Corps was paraded at tho grounds during the after7ioon. and inspected by Surgeon-General ..Henderson.,,-.,: Judging in the competitive glasses was . continucdi' Tho results follow :-*■ Fruit, Stunner Pippin—H. D. Everett, Nelson, 1, 2, and 3. Stono pippin—W. A. Briggs, Nelson, 1 and 2;- J. disking, West Clive, 3. Cox's Orange Pippin— L. G. Duncan, TJmukuri, 1 and 2. London : Pippin—F. Peters, 1 and 3; I. G. Duncan,, 2. Any other pippin—N. Rowling, Riwakn, 1 and 2. Russet apples— L. G. Duncan, 1 and 2. Washington— P. H. Outram, Palinerston, 1; L. G. Duncan, 2. Lord AVolsley—P. Peters, 1 and 2;.. J. Ciishing, 3. Jonathan—L. G. Dun--caii, 1 and 2;,.1. Ci'shing, 3. Red AVin■ter Pearmain—,l. Cushing, f and 2. Northern Spy—P. Peters, 1 and 2. Reinelto du Canada—P. Peters, ]. Alfiiston —L. G. Duncan. I and 2. Dougherty— P. Peters. 1; AV. A. Briggs, 2. Ohineinuri—L.'G. Duncan, 1 and 2; P. Peters, •9. Ballarat Seedling-J. Cushing, 1 and 2. Rome Beauty-J. Cushing,. 1; P. J'cters, 2; L. G. Duncan, 3. ' Photography. '" Landscape—E. T. Robson, Wellington, 1; Miss M... Spain, Peilding, 2; J. D. ■Hay, Dunedin, 3. Seascape—J. D. Hay, 1'; Miss M. Spain. 2, Miss E. Thorne, : Auckland, 3. Portrait or figure studyMiss M. Spain, 1; J. 1). Hay, 2; E. T.. 'Robson, 3. Animal life—E. T. Robson, 1; MissM. Spain,-2;-Miss;E. Thorne, 3.. Junior class—Earl AVimsctt, Palmorston North, 1. Home Industries. AVhito bread—Mrs. R. Rowling, Bunnythorpe, 1; Mrs. P. AV. Wifiin, Ngapac- • ruru, 2; Mis. A. (i. Jlutchins, Palnierston North, 3. Brown bread—Mrs. L. Lovelock, Newbury, 1; Mrs. AV. P. Cutler, Palnierston North, 2. Eggs—Mrs. H. Gillies, Palinerston North, 1; Miss. H. Hopkinson, 2. Two loaves'from M'Gill's /lour-Mrs. AV. P. Cutler, Palinerston , North, 1; Mrs. J. A. AValsh, 2. Plum pudding—Mrs. H. Hopkinson, AVaveriey,.

■ 1; Miss A, K-oss, Palmorston North, 2. .V'ed Cu!r:>_A[i'.s. I!, Hustings, Aokaulero, 1; Ml's. B. I). Browne, Palnierston North, j» Fruit cake—Aliss M. Haines, Taihape, -• ij.Mrs. jr. Vott, Palmerstou North, 2; Aliss H. Hopkinson, AYavcrlcy, 3. Spongo cake—Airs. 1,0 Grange, Pulmerstun North, I. Madeira cako-iViss JI. Hopkin-or-ukiu 1..., nun ofrUf dK'Gu(I:,VNiIW sou.l: Mrs. N. Al.Al'Crombic, Taihape, 2. 1-amily cako-Alrs. At. Vott, 1; Miss ft. Hopkinson, 2. Iced cake—Ali-s. C. ]|. Whitehead, 1. Sponge sandwich-Mrs. J'. .Whitehead, Palmorston North,' I; Miss J. Balsillio, Kairanga, 2;'Aliss ]~ Lovelock. Newbury, 3. Plain toffeoMiss S. Vile, Palinerston North, 1. Fruit toffee—Aire. A. AVatson, Palmerslon North, 1. Home-made sweets—Miss Stella Whitehead, Palmerstou North, 1; Aliss S. Vilo, 2. Fancy cakes—Miss A.tMaunder. Ashlmrst, 1. Gingerbread—Auss M. Haines, 1; Miss If. Hopkinson, 2; Airs. M. Vott, 3. Apple pie—Miss B..Tamiosoii, Palmorston North, 1; Mrs. W. T. Penny, Palinerston North, 2; Sirs. 11. ,T. Ogier, Palmorston. North, 3. Plate of gemsMrs. N. A. Lo Grange, 1. ShortbreadMrs. La Comte, Longburn, 1; Airs. .T. Walker. Whakaronga, 2; Mrs. W. M. M'Combie, 3. Jam tart—Aliss B. Jamie--6on r 1 and 2; Mrs. It. M'Murray, sen., Palinerston North, 3. Cream puffs—Mrs. Le Comte, 1; Mrs. A. B. Holland, Bun- / nythorpe, 2. Sausage rolls—Mrs. W. M. M'Combie, 1; Miss B. Jamicson, 2. Jamrolls—Miss P. Whitehead, 1. Home-made pastry—Miss B. Jamieson. 1. Homemade scones (plain oven)— Mrs. M. Vott, 1; Mrs. H. J. Bannister, 2: Miss F. Whitehead, 3. Scones—Mrs. H. J. Bannister, 1; Mrs. R. Hastings, Aokantere, 2; Mrs. L. Baigont, Longbturn, 3. Oven scones—Mrs. H. J. Bannister, 1; Mrsx M. Vott, 2. Potatoes, boiled-Mrs. B. D. Browne, 1. Potatoes. Maori Chief—E. Kjestru.ii, Rangitumuu, 1; 11. Buckercll, Palinerston North, 2; R. Christenson, Cheltenham, 3. JOarly White-W. T. London, Kimbolton, 1; P. 11. Outram, Palinerston North, 2; Webb, 3. Early Blush or Rose-R. Christenson, 1; W. T. Tendon, 2; G. Walker, Palinerston North, 3. Lato Bhio -T. Webb, 1 and 2; W. T. London, 3. Any other variety—AV; T. London, 1 and 3; T. AVebb, 2. Six. varieties—T. AVebb, 1 and 3; C. Christensen, 2. Honey. Light amber, liquid—Captain J. C. Cooper, Greyinouith, 1. Light amber, granulated—Captain Cooper. , Medium amber—Mrs. G. Allison, Marton, 1; Captain Cooper, 2. Medium amber, granui-lated-J. T. Bull, Canterbury, 1; Captain Cooper, 2. Comb honey—Captain Cooper, 1 and 2. Yellow beeswax—J. T. Bull, 1; Mrs. G. Allison, ■ Marton, 2. "Bleached beeswax—G. Lucas, Hanmer Springs, 1; J. T. Bull, 2. Three bottles honey vinegar-C. P. Bain, luaha, .1; G. Lucas, 2.' Export honey—R. J. Nicholas, Hawern, 1; B> H. AVilson, Masterton, 2. Case medium amber honey—P. Story, Masterton, 1. Display—Captain Cooper, 1. .''.'■ Farmers' Butter. Fresh butter-Miss J. G. Balsillie, 1 and 3; Mrs. A. Newdick, Stoney Creok, 2. Non-separator butter—Mrs. A. Newdick, 1; Miss N. Darley, 2; Mrs. M. Vott, 3. Farm Products. Oat sheaf chaff—A. Kreagher, Halcoinbe, 1; AV. B. Paulding, Halcombe, 2. Clover hay—H. E. Hooken, Foilding, 1. Meadow hay—J. P. Knight, Newbury, 1. Lucerne hay—J. Linklatcr, Palinerston North, 1. Ensilage-AV. James, . Bell Block, 1. Farmers' Grain. Wbeat-S. Bolton, Feilding, 1; P. Picid, Peilding, 2. R L vbcorn—AVilton Bros., Rangituinau, 2. Chevalier barley—H. Gray, Sanson, 1; J. Balsilile, Kairanga, 2. Cape barley—P. Bead,- Sanson, 1. Dun oats—Wilton Bros. Algerian oats— ' Wilton Bros., 1; W. E. AVeigbtman, Awa- j huri, 2. Any other oate—Wilton Bros., | 1. _ _ _ . 1

Partridge peas.—H\ E. Eyman, Pohangina, 1. Yorkshire peas—Eyman, 1. Maize—'J'. Webb, I'alnierston North, 1. Linseed—Gaisford, Marton, 1. Other grain—Eyman, 1; A. Passey, Poliangina, 2. farmers' grass seed—Wilton Bros., Rangitauniau, won in cocksfoot, ryegrass, Western Wolths, and the class for ,inv other variety. Other firsts were: Italian ryegrass, "H. G. Uurran, Linton; (logsiail, A. E. Egiinton, Sanson. Merchants' competition seeds display—llodger and Tolley, Ltd., Palmerston North, 1: Dalgetv and Co., Ltd., Palmerston North, 2." ■ Vegetables. In brown Spanish onions, G. 11. Whitehead, Palmerston North, was aret,_ and in the next lour onion classes G. V. Tate, Waitara, won. T. Webb won the pickling onions, and Tate both the classes of shalluts. Webb was first in turnips, two classes of beet, two classes of celery, locks, rhubarb, parsley, yellow marrow, squash, spinach, two classes of cabbage, and gardeners' collection. E. Woolford, Kongolea, won in tho two classes of carrots, and J. H. Morgan, Woodville, in one. Other firsts wero: Parsnips, G. V. Tale; lettuce, P. J. Thornley, Palmerston North; round melon, G. V. Tate; oval melon, D. Uardinor, Koputa.roa; green marrow, \?. 11. Owtvam, Palmerston North; pumpkin, Owlram; heaviest ptinipkin, Owtraui. Art and fancy needlework—Mrs. 11. M. Macfarlane, Wanganui, won in mounted cushion, exhibition of fancy work and needle painting. Other first were: Novelty work-bag. Mis* Ida M'Lean, Waipiikuirau; embroidered camisoles, Miss E. I. Stephens. Carierton; table centre, Miss M. A. Stevens. Wellington: hand-made blouse, Miss 'Slovens; crochet. Mrs. I. Parker, Hastings; woollen jackot crochet.

Miss M. Donaldson, Pcildirg; socks, Mrs. D. M'Doiiald, Pei'lding; buitonlioles, Mrs. M. Lynch, Wunganui; plain sewing. Jli.-s Stevens; and infants' knitted guriucnU, Airs. .1. (J. Parker, Hastings. Field Roots. Ui Held roots, A. Passoy, I.Vihaiigiji.i, won'in all tho carrol; classes. Uther lirsts were:—Kale, T. Webb, Palmei'ston North; long red, mangel wurzel, AV. .Sivwullchiu-st, Shannon; mangel wurzol, Yellow Globe, AV.. Webb, mangel wurzel, Golden Tankard, D. Buchanan, Tiakitahuna; heaviest mangel wnrzel, jAlitchell Bros., Pordoll; sugar mangel, AY. AVebb. Swedes—Puirplo top, J. Larson, Terchunga; Sweden green top, Mitchell Bros., Pordoll; heaviest swedos, Mitehell Bros. Green top turnips,, J. Larson; other turnips, D. AV. llogan, Apiti. Heaviest pumpkin, JI. Green, Kairanga. The Poultry Show. hi tho-poultry show firsts were won as follow.—Old English Game, A. 0. Yo!-. land four, V. E. Watson two, J. Laurenson four, B. A. AVilliams eleven, S. Milligan and 11. Hyland two. Andalusians— J. C. AValker four, Minorcas—AV. J. Cushing, C. F. Purton, Steward and Landsperg. English. Leghorns—Steward and Landsperg and A. 0. Aubrey two, B. S. Gray, .T. Aubrey, J. A. lteed, A. M. Atkinson, E. Glecson. American Leghorns—J. M'Kenzio two/. AV. E. Afathio two. Orpingtons—A. A. Perano, A. E. Stono two, W. T. Hicks three, Airs. P. B. Cousins. AVyandottes—AV. A.-Soivman, A. A. Perano, P. AV. Brown, C. Gayton, John Urlieh two, AV. Hall six, H. E. Cudbv two, T. ii. Holdaway two, AV. E. Mat hie, John Jarvis, AV. Inkpen two. Plymouth Rocks—John TJrlick three, S. Oliver, A. A. Perano, AY. Cullen three. Rhode Island Reds-Fred. Taylor. Mrs. W. T. Lovelock, S. Milligan, J. A. Smith, J. Cunninghams two. Houdnns—J. Cunuinghamo three. Anconas—P. H. Hoow two. Campines—J. H. Cooper three, G. C. Clnpperton. Any other purebred variety—Mrs. AV. Davoy. Children's classJoe Kells. Breeding' pens—AV. Biddick. Wvandotte trio—l. B. Holdaway. Plymouth Rock—lris J. Prentice. Modern Game-L. Ball two, AY. E. J. Berthold three. Rosecombs—G. N. Horn two, E. J.-AVatson hvo. Peking—Afaster It. Richardson, Arthur Cook three. G. N. Horn, E. J. Watson. Ducks—lndian Runner: Steward, T. Landsperg four. PekingAirs. D. Currio four. Puff Orpington— Atiss'C. E. AVarbuirton two. Aylesbury— John Driver. Cayuga-John Driver. In the utility classes'the first prizes were awarded as follow;—Minoicas—C. P. Purton two. English Leghorns—H. AV. Boiver, G. P. Bishop two. Chanks—AV. Dunn, N. Horn, A. N. Atkins. American Leghorns—Stewart and Landsberjr, AV. E. Mnthio two, H. Kerr. Orpingtons -AV T. nicks, L. J. Hunt, H. AV. Bower, B. \. Fraser, A. E. Stonex h\-o. Wyandottes—AV. A. Sowman, W. Bnnn anil Sons, P. W. Brown two, Bert. Pratt. W/. It. Kells, W. E. Alathio two, J. B. Holdaway. B. S. Gray. Plymouth Bocks— W. Cullen three. Rhode Island Reds— AV. E. Cleaver. Mrs. AV. I. J/Ovclock, G. E. Hunt, J. AV. Rtedman. Sellins classes -TI. Cotton. C. F. Pmrton two, AV. Dunn two. Mrs. AV. I. Lovelock hvo. Ducks— J. R. Cooksley two, P. G. Bishop, Stewart arid Landsperg

FACTORY MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING. By Telegraph—Special Reporter. Palmerston North. Juno 20. The annual meeting of tho New Zealand Factory Manngers' Association was hold at tho Show Grounds to-night. Mr. J. Murray presided. The annual report stated that tho managers who last season had experienced tho shortage and poor class of labour had had tho war brought home to Diem, and the quality of New Zealand cheese had boon maintained by the ' strenuous work and strict supervision of ■ the .managers. It hurt been impossible this year to carry out tho suggestion to hold periodical, meetings at various 1 centres. A number of members were at tho front, and all wished them Godspeed and a safe return. A number of new members had been enrolled during the year, especially from Auckland and Waikato. .-There was a credit kalauco of J!l3 IDs. . The report and the'balance-sheet were adopted. It was staled that about thirty members had not paid thoir subscriptions. ■ The. baity Commissioner, Mr. 1). Cuddie, attended, and congratulated the managers who wero exhibiting at the show on tho oxcellonco of their exhibits. The butter ,was so uniform that it might all havo been mado in the ono factory. This was particularly gratifying in view of the,difficulties encountered. Officers wero elected as follow.—President, Mr. .T. Murray; vice-presidents. Messrs. Parlane, M.'Keown. Soilness; executive, Messrs. .1. G. Ward, G. jV. Weir, I'. C. 11. Petersen, J. Petersen, Harvey, Middleton, Fletcher, and Kleeliiiin: secrotarv and treasurer, Mr. .1. H. Wainscot!:; auditor, Mr. W. K. Kendall. A committee wa.s appointed to revise the rules, and it was decided to hold the next annual meeting nt Hamilton, if' Iluil is made possible, under the rules.

"BULLDOG" FARM TRACTOR hi llioir "Bulldoff" farm fraclor, the Avery Manufacturing Company have imt of the most intoi-cstiiiß mncliiiiory exhibits «f and farmers generally arc lakiDg great interest in l.lie firm's exhibit. Tractor farming is now a proved success, am! there is little, doubt that every fanner, vlio is abreast of hid time cherishes (ho hope of possessing a tractor some iliiy. A glance- at tho Avery product eannt fail to give- an impression of the wonderful possibilities of tho system. The juices of farm produce are litill based on the higher cost of horse fniininj;. What farmers save in production between (he cost of horse farming' and tractor fanuing Ihey have as extra. Jlrofif over and above their usual margin, Thus, iii a cimirari.-on between llio two methods of wort in, l :, all the advantages appear clearly on (lie side, of (he tractor. A. Tlalrich- and f0.,.'1.1d.. Wellington and Wi&iganui, sole New Zealand Agents.' "CARRY ON." How about helping (he Commercial in their Surprise Parcel Crusade when you get to Palmerston North! liight on the show grounds yuu will >ee. this energetic coinmittce, headed by Chairman Galliehan and PecretaiT Cope, devilling all the energy at their command lo sell d'o,ooo coupons at Is. e.icli. Every one represents a prize, and there's nothing shoddy about any one of thciii. You may win the latest model Buiek Motor-carl the Suite of Furniture, Pianos, Go-carts.' Hewing Machines, Suits of Clothes—hundreds and hundred* of really valuable prizes. The dates of I the fete are. 51.h, fith. and 7th July. A gift auction sale of live stock and produce will bo held on tV Show Grounds on tho 27th June, and farmers" wishing, to donate further stock can send along particulars to Mr. ]?.. Cope, Seeretnry Crnsadc Committee, Palinerston North, or hand in particulars to the committee I on the Show Grounds.

COMMERCIAL ITEMS • INVESTMENT SHARES, l'cslerday's. quotations for investment, shares wro ns follow:— /' Buyers, fiellors. £ s. d. £ s. d. N.Z. ami It, Plato IK 0 — Well Jiivcsl. T. and .1. 0 110 0 12 6 Well. l>cp. and Mort — 0 7 6 Ohristcliurch (las (£5) ... 6 5 0 — Well, (las l£V» — U 2 6 South British Insurance 6 0 6 6 3' 0 Union Steam (prof.) 10 9 •— lluddart.-Parker (ord.) '... 1 11 6 Waipo, Goal — 0 18 9 Wcstport Coal 110 0 - lioyland-O'Bricn 1 6 o — Ward and Co 5 12 6 — Hharland (orcl.) ,-. - 18 0 Shariand (prof.) — 18 0 Customs dulios collected at the port of Wellington yesterday amounted, to £3428 7s. Bd. . . N'.Z. LOAN AND MORTGAGE GO. Hy Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Juno 20. The New Zealand Loan and Mortgage Co. hae declared an interim dividend of 6 per cent., le.ee income tax, payable, on July 5. LEAD. Australian-New Zealand Oablo Association. (Kec. Juno 20, 6.35 p.m.). London, Juno 19. Lead imports total 6823 tons; exports, 252 tons. NATIONAL MORTGAGE COMTAXT OP NEW ZEALAND. (Eec. Juno 20, 9.30 p.m.) London, June 19. The National Mortgage Company of New Zealand has declared a dividend of 7J per cent. LONDON SHAKE MARKET. (Eec. June 20, 9.30 p.m.) London, June 19. Bank of Australasia, £113 79. 6d. : Bank ot New South Waleß, £34 7s. 6d.; Union Bank. £55 17s. 6d.; National Bank of N.Z., £4 175.; Bank of Now Zealand. £78 10s. and £11 2s. 6d.; N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency debentures, ordinary, £80, ejdividend. BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES The balance-sheet of tho Bank of New South Wales for the half-year ended March 31 last, dotaihs of which appeared in our columns yesterday morning Ehows that during tho period the bank earned a net profit of £279,050 9s. 9d„ and there was brought forward from tho prorioua halfyear £105,241 16s. lid., making a total of £384,292 6s. Bd. Tho quarterly dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, por annum paid in February labt absorbed £97,090, and a further similar dividend for tho March quarter absorbs £97,374 103.; tho sum of £75.000 is added to tho reserve fund, leaving 1 £114,827 16s. Bd. to be carried forward. Tho reserve fund now stands at £2,800,000. In reviewing the figures at- the annual meeting of sharholders tho chairman, the Hon. Sir Charlos K. MacKcllar said:—"lnvestments are higher by £4,450,000 than they were three years ago, and by nearly £2,200,000 on the year. This is, of course, caused by our participation in the British war loans, and in tho Commonwealth and New Zealand war loans at this- end. In jontributing through onr investments to the lighting resources of the Empiro on the financial side, we ho-vo necessarily kept in view tho supremo importance of a proper balance of financial assistance to tho producing interests of tho country ou which tho prosporlty of our people as a ivhole depends, and, therefore, their sapacity to copo with tho heavy financial load tho war has thrust upon us. "Tho aggregate of what wo view as our first lino assets is now' Bomowhat over £28,000,000, as compared with £24,000,000 three years ago. This means that nearly the whole of tho increase in our deposits has been utilised in this section of our assets. Tho amount is 3es3 than last year by nearly £2,9.00,000. owing to payments in connection with hills payable and other liabilities maturing. But after making duo allowanco for all such liabilities outstanding at tho present time, wo have substantially more than 10s. m the £ for ordinary liabilities, which, is an ample "It will bo Tory evident frdm my remarks so far that tho war continues to dominato tho position, everything has to lie more or less Bubordinated to it. I think my reviow of the banks figures, which avo rcßlly fairly typical, will satisfy vou that tho community has not comebut badly so far in a financial sense. But tiie war is not over let, by any means, and in any caso wo may look for important otter effects. So far we have all borne tho strain without unduo stress, and tho resources of the country justify the belief that wo shall continue to do so, but I cannot repeat too often that the judicious conservation of those resources 'to meet possiblo future contingencies is s prime necessity, and that unnecessary wast age of these resources may recoil on us later on unpleasantly." Altogether 634 members of tho stall ot the bank havo enlisted and fifty have made the supreme eacrificc.