NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 230, 23 June 1921, Page 8

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS OF FIXTURE

A RECORD ATTENDANCE

By Telegraph—Special Reporter. Palmerston North, June 22

That the National Dairy Show has caught on as it deserves is proved by the fact that on the opening day tho takings were £45 more than on the corresponding day Inst year, while to-day the receipts exceeded those of tho second day last year by £155. The morning broke dull but fine, and it was not until well into tho afternoon that rain set in, to continue until a late hour to-night. The' day was occupied in completing the judging in several sections, while the North Island Poultry Association’s show, held in connection with the dairy fixture, was opened. ‘ The Hon. AV. Nosworthy (Minister of Agriculture) visited tho show both yesterday and to-day, and 'received several deputations. A very large number of people from all parts of the North and South Islands are at the show, and accommodation in Palmerston North is taxed to its utmost limit. Amongst tho interested visitors is Mr. D. Wilbur, Consul-General for the United States in the Dominion, who;is himself a cattle breeder of some note. The show will be continued to-morrow, when the annual pedigree sale of stock will take place, and several ring events will be run off. FRUIT. No fault could be found with the quality of the fruit which came forward, but in most of the classes there was little competition. Very few entries were receiver! from the Manawatu, the majority coming from Nelson, Waipawa, and Central Otago. The principal prizes fell to Bisley Bros., of Nelson, and F. Peters, of Waipawa. Tho apple championship was secured by Bisley Bros. Following is the prize list:— Dessert.—-Sturmer pippin apples: D. M'CullV.h (Havelock North), 1; F. Peters (Wiifpawa), 2. Cambridge or Stone pippin; F. Peters, 1 and 2. Cox’s orange pippin: Bisley Bros. (Nelson). 1 and 2. Crown or London pippin: Bisley Bros., 1; F. Peters, 2. Any other variety of pippins: F. Peters, 1 and 2. Russets: F. Peters. 1 and 2. Jonathans: Bisley Bros., 1: J. Halsall (Hastings), 2. Adam’s Pearmain: F. Peters, 1; Bisley Bros., 2. Northern Spy: F. Peters, 1 and 2. Doughertys: Bisley Bros., 1 and 2. Rome Beauty: Bisley Bros., 1; F. Peters, 2. Shopherd’s Perfection: Bisley Bros.. 1 and 2. Delicious: J. Wing (Earnsclougli). 1; Bisley Bros., 2. Statesman: Bisley Bros., I and 2. Any other variety not enumerated, to be judged for commercial purposes: J. Wing, 1; F. Peters,

Culinary.—Washington apples: F. H. Owtram (Palmerston North), 1; Bisley Bros., 2. Reinetie du Canada: F. Peters, 1 and 2. Ohinemuri or Dunn’s or Munro’s Favourite: J. Wing. 1; Bisley Bros., 2. Ballarat Seedling: F. Peters, 1; D. M’Culloch, 2. Any other variety, to be judged for commercial purposes: F. Peters (Rymer), 1; J. Wing (Stone pippin), 2. • The Dominion apple championship was won by Bisley Bros., who also took the prize for the best collection of cookers. Dessert.—Sturmers: F. Peters. 1; D. M'Cullbch, 2. Delicious: Bisley Bros., 1; F. Peters, 2. Jonathans: Bisley Bros., 1 and 2. Dougherty: Bisley Bros., 1 and 2. Five Crown or London pippin: Bisley Bros., 1 and 2. Orange pippin: Bisley Bros. 1 and 2. Northern Spy: F. Peters, 1. Rome Beauty: F. Peters, 1: D. M'Cullocli, 2. Adam’s Pearmain: Bisley Bros., 1 and 2. Statesman: Bisley Bros., 1 and 2. Any other variety- F. Peters, 1 and o Culinary.—Ohinemuri or Dunn’s or Munro’s Favourite: Bisley Bros., 1 and 2. Reinetie du Canada: F. Peters, 1 and, 2. Any other variety cookers, not otherwise enumerated: I-'. Peters, 1; J. Wing, 1 (special)Bisley Bros., 2. Best collection pears: F. Peters, 1 and 9 Dessert pears: F. Peters. 1 and 2. Cookers: F. Peters, 1; Bisley Bros., 2. Lemons: Bisley Bros., 1. Walnuts: F. Peters, 1. - « HONEY. The exhibit of honey is small, but there is nothing lacking in quality Exhibits are falling off nt most of the shows, and tho reason for this is said to bo that nearly all the producers have now joined the Honey Producers’ Association which grades and markets their products direct on the co-operative principle, and therefore there is no incentive to them to compete at sljows. Following is the prize, list:—Amber liquid honey, J. Brown, 1; C. F. Raine, 2 Light amber granulated. C. Ji. Baine, 1; J. Brown, 2. Medium amber liquid, A. Grimwald, I; Miss E. Sutton, 2. Section comb—J. Brown, 1; J. and R. B. Wyllie, 2. Yellow beeswax, C. F. Raine, 1; J. Brown, 2. Bleached wax—C. F. Raine, 1. Honey vinegar—C. 1-. Raine, 1; Wairarapa Agricultural Co., 2. FARMERS’ BUTTER. The paucity of competition in this class, which appears to be dying a natural death, must be attributed to the fact that with factories studded all over the country, tho farmers’ wives find it more convenient to draw their supplies from that source rather than go through the drudgery of churning. Thus very little butter is now made at home, but there is no deterioration in quality. Following is tho,prize list: —Fresh plain pals—Mrs. A. Newdick, 1; Mrs. B. AV ingate 2. Fresh non-sepnrator plain pats —Mrs. A. Ncwdick, 1; All's. A. Wilds, 2. SOLDIERS’ EXHIBITS.

Since the introduction of this section it has become a most popular one, and each exhibition at which soldiers’ work is shown is a further indication of the value of vocational training to returned men who are unfit for ordinary employment. ■ The display is most comprehensive, and it is noteworthy that many of the men are- dropping ornamental and fancy work for more useful and commercial lines, which should meet with a ready sale. This is more particularly the case in the leather industry. Some exceedingly well-finished solid leather suit-cases aro shown, and the get-up is equal to anything turned out at tha factories which make a speciality of this line. There aro also really good specimens of the saddlers’ art, while stamped leather handbags are both numerous and of good quality. There is a comprehensive display of the now fashionable mocassin slippers, and the samples of boot repairing would do credit to any establishment. Thero is a largo and varied collection of basketware, both useful and ornamental, cqrved woodwork, trays, etc. The cloth weaved on hand looms shows a considerable improvement on last year’s exhibit. Rugs in great variety aro in evidence as are also dainty cushion covers, embroidered in silk and wool. Borno ’really good photographic work is on exhibition. As evidence that the mechanical side is not being neglected, there are some well-finished models of steam engines at work, and a miniature dynamo. e

Following is tho prize list:— Wood-carving, chip—Sgt. E. Hardy, King George Hospital, 1; Pte. 11. Wawatai, Pukeora Sanatorium, 2. Woodcarving, relief —Rflmn. S. Nielson, I; Pte. A. S. Finucane, 2, both of King George Hospital. Wood toys—Rflmn. H. Vickorstoff, Trenfham Hospital, 2. Basket, cane, heavy —Pte. O. W. Bowden, 1; S. N. G. T. Barker, 2, both of King George Hospital. Bosket, cane, fancy— Cpl. W. E. Gray, King George Hospital, 1 ; Sgt. J. P. Morine, Pnkoora Sanatorium, 2. Basket, raffia —Pte. C. Sonf-

Hot, Woodside Hospital. 1; Rfimn. AV. M. Leighton. King George Hospital, 2. Troy, cane—Pte. G. Watson, Woodside, 1; Pte. AV. F. Wilson, Trentham, 2. Tray, raffia —Pte. M. Christie, Montecillo Home, 1; Cpl. L. Beecroft, Pukeora, 2. Poker work—Pte. H. Parker, Auckland Hospital, 1; Pte. E. B. Brown, Auckland, 2. Leather hag—Pte. J. 11. Molloy, Pukeora, 1; Pte. W. H. Kennedy, Motifecillo Home, 2. Leather puree —Pte. J. Miller, Montecillo Home, 1; Pte. A. Kerr, Montecillo Home, a 2. Silk embroidery—Pte. C. Soufflot. 1; Pte. AV. Speden, Dunedin Hospital, 2. Net work, hammock—Gnr. S. H. AVillis, 1; Pte. C. H. AVaflcins, 2, both of Trenth.nm. AVool floor mats—Sgt. AV. J. Perkins, King George Hospital. 1 and 2. Ornamental lettering—Pto. 11. S. Hendricksen, King George Hospital, 1 and 2. Boot repairs -Rfimn. -T. AV. Leggott, 1; Cpl. J. M. Whiston, 2, both of King George Hospital. AVeaving—Cpl. Burton, 1; Cpl. H. Davis, 2, both of King George Hospital. Photography—Pte. W. Barnes, Trentham, 1 and 2. A r ocational work (special prizes), leather suit case—Spr. D. R. Campbell, King George Hospital, 1; Lieut. P. E. Cole, Trantham, 2. Mocassins—Trooper J. Kyle, Trentham, 1; Gnr. S. H. AVillis, Trentham. 2. Embroidered leather work —Pte. J. Dwyer, AVtoodaide, 1 ; Pte. W. Quan, Pukeora, 2. Needle-work —Spr. W. F. Hansen, 1; Pte. A. Erickson, 2, both of ping George Hospital. Clothes chest—Pte. AV. Jackson. King George Hospital, 1. Plough bridle—Rfimn. AV. Hughes. King George Hospital. 1 and 2. Electrical work — Rfimn. R. H. M'Donald, 1; Tpr. C. Carlow and Rfimn. R. W. M'Donald, equal, 1, both of King George Hospital. DEER HEADS. The’ display of deer heads is not large, but on the whole the collection is good. In Sambru, which are much affected in this district, the first prize fell to a nice even head with fairly light timber. The second prize taken was more symmetrical, but. ft little on the light side, while the head placed third had decidedly the best spread of them all. In Red deer tho judge awarded first place to a massive 16-pointer, which showed all the traits of the AVarnham, breed, but the formations were most \ineven. Tho second prize fell to another heavilytimbered, uneven 13-pointer, while what some regarded as the best head in the room was placed third. This is a true Royal, with good spread and perfectly even, and is almost a replica of Mr. IT. Hodgkinson’s head which took the championship at tho Christchurch International Exhibition, and which Roland Ward quotes in his book as one of the best heads in the world. ' The prize list is as follows:—Sambru: A. E. Saxton, 1; J. G. Mayo, 2; A. H. Rogers, 3. Red deer: E. Christensen, 1; A. H. Rogers, 2; AV. 0. Hughes, 3.

PUBLIC SCHOOL GARDENS. The display in this section bears evidence of the school gardens’ education value in training children in the production of roots. The potatoes are nil well grown anti of good* varieties. Tho carrots are shapely, and their length and symmetry show that the ground had been well worked. The yellow tankard mangels placed first are well shaped, clean, and solid, and the swedes, though not large, are good specimens. Following is the prize list: —Potatoes: Longlmrn School, 1; Kairangn, 2; Kelvin Grove, 3. Cabbage: AVest End, 1. Carrots: Longburn, 1; West End, 2. Parsnips: Kuiranga, 1; Longburn. 2. Onions: Longburn, 1; Ashhurst, 2. Mangels: AVest End, 1; Kairangn, 2. Turnips: Longburn, 1; West End, 2. Beet: Kairanga, 1; Longburn, 2; West End, 3.

SCHOOL EXHIBITS . Although not large, the exhibit of the local primary schools is a very interesting one, and goes to show that the science of agriculture is not being neglected amongst the scholars, while their artistic instincts are being developed by the teaching of drawing and painting. The collection, which is well staged, includes specimens of root crops, and cereals, demonstrations of the propagation of seeds, books of New Zealand dried ferns, charts on plant propagation, weather charts, drawings, and paintings in ■water colours, modelling in plastecine, etc. HOME INDUSTRIES. This section, so dear to the hearts of the fair sex, attracted a good deal of attention, and tho exhibits are of a most comprehensive nature. Ladies competent to judge have expressed the opinion that the plain and fancy needlework was as good as anything over seen here while the specimens of the culinary art were of a most enticing nature. The following is tho list of awards:— Cookery—Hen eggs: G. H. Holbrook (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. A. B. Wil ton (Hiwinui), 2. White bread: Mrs. A. Nielson (Palmerston North), 1: Mrs L. Lovelock (Newbury), 2; Miss J.. i Thomson (Awahuri), 3. Brown bread:Nurse Davis (Palmerston North), 1. Mrs. N. Small (Ashhurst), 2; Mrs. A. Neilsen (Palmerston North), 3. While bread (Primrose flour;: Mrs. W. Gawith (Palmerston North), 1; Miss L. lovelock, 2; -Mrs. A. C. Gqlpih (Fitzherbert West), 3. Plum pudding: Mrs. D. M'DfrnaJd (Feildingi)|, 1. Seed cakeMrs. M. Havthorne (Kimbolton), 1; Mrs J. Shaw (Newbury), 2; Mrs. M. A ott (Palmerston North), 3. Fruit’ cake. Miss J. Thomson (Awahuri), 1: Mrs. A. B. Wilton, 2; Mrs. M Vott (Palmerston North), 3. Fruit cake (dark): Mrs. A. B Wilton, 1; Miss .1. Thomson, 2; Mrs. G. Rankin (DanmOko), 3. Sponge cake: Miss N. A. Adsett (Colyton), 1; Mrs. A. B. Wilton, 2. Madeira cake: Mrs. G. Rankin. Iced cake: Mrs. A. Gray (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. r. Paton (Ashhurst), 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs.'M. M'Grath (Shannon), 1; Miss N. A. Adsett, 2; Mrs. M. Haytliorne, 3. Plain toffee: Mrs. R. Clarkson (Manakau), 1; Mrs. M. Greggan (Levin), X; Miss J. Thomson, 3. Fruit toffee: Mrs. M. Groggan, 1; Airs. G. Rankin (Dannevirke), 2; Mrs. A. I. Beattie (Woodville), 3. Sweets: Miss J. Thomson’s three’ entries tied for first place. Fancy cakes: Miss L. Millard (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs. R. Hyndman (Wellington), 2 and 3. Gingerbread: Miss N. A Adsett, 1; Mrs. H. Haythorne (Kimbolton), 2 and 3. Apple pie: Mrs. B. Jamieson (Palmerston North), 1; H. J. Orgier (Palmerston North), 2; Mrs. G. M'Lennan (Palmerston North), 3. Gems: Miss J. Thomson, 1 and 2. Shortbread; Miss J. Thomson, 1 and 2. Mrs. A. BWilton, 3. Jani tarts: Mrs. Gaustod (Palmerston North), 1; Airs. A. C. Galpin, 2; Mrs. E. A. Taylor (Palmerston North)’ 3. Cream puffs: Mrs. A. B. Woolford (Rongotea), 1; Miss AL Ayers (Palmerston North), 2. Sausage-rolls: Mrs. A. C. Galpin, 1; Airs. T. Green (Awapuni), 2; Miss B. Jamiosoli, J. Jam-roll: Mrs. M. Vott, 1; Mrs Uaustad 2 Pastry: Mrs. L. Millard (Palmerston North), 1. Scones (plain oven): Miss J. Thomson, 1 and 2; Mrs. AL Vott 3 Scenes (oven): Miss J. Thomson, 1 and 2; Mrs. Al. Vott, 3. Scones (made with Primrose flour): Miss J. Thomson, 1 and 2; Mrs Green (Awnpuni) 3- Potatoes (boiled in «kins). Alisa’K. M'Kay (Longburn), 1. Classes for Girls Under 16 I ears.— Scones (oven): Miss Davis (Palmerston North) 1; Eva Alouldey (Palmerston North)’ 2- J. Newdick (Whakarongn), 3. Jam torts: E. Pike (Campbell Street) 1; M Green (Awapuni), 2; Miss Davis (Palmerston North), 3. Dnusage rolls: M.

Green. 1; Miss Davis, 2; Lorna I‘crguson (Palmerston North), 3. Sponge sandwich: Hannah Hodgson (Campbell Street), 1; Miss J. Mawhinney (Palmerston North), 2; .lean Gillies (Campbell Street. 3.

Pickles and Preserves.—Jain: Mrs. F. A. Ellis (Palmerston North). 1; Mrs. A. Gray (Palmerston North;, 2: Airs. G. Rankin, 3. Jellies: Mrs. G. Rankin, 1; Mrs. 11. Gillies, 2. Marmalade: Aire. G. Rankin, 1; Airs. P. Green (Awapuni), 2. Lemon marmalade: Airs. P. Grceu, 1. Tomato sauce: Mrs. F. A. Ellis, 1; Miss E. Furlong (Linton), 2; Airs. Al. Ha.vthorno (Kimbolton), 3. Pickles: Mrs. E. Sutton (Pakowhai), 1 ; Airs. R, M. Bower (Rongoiea), 2. Chutney: Airs. E. D. Browne (Palmerston. North), 1 ; Miss E. Furlong, 2; Airs. G. Rankin, 3. Potted meat: Airs. E. D. Browne, 1. Brawn: Airs. E. D. Brown, 1. Rhubarb: Miss Elsie Mildon (Palmerston North), 1. Bottled fruit: Airs. 11. Gillies, 1. Bottled fruit, three varieties: Miss E. Mildon, 1. Fruit (clear glass bottles): Airs. E. Sutton, 1 and 2. Tomatoes: Mrs. AL Vott (Palmerston North), I; Mrs. H. Gillies, 2. AVino: Mrs.- J. Boyd (Palmerston. North), 1; Mrs. D. Howie (Palmerston North). 2; Mrs. A. AVatson (Palmerston North), 3. Beans: Airs. A. Gray, 1; Airs. C. Rankin, 2.

Art and Fancy Needlework (Amateurs). —Cushion mounted: Airs. AL J. Aitchoson (Linton), 1 and 2. Fancy AVork: Miss A. Lind (Hawora), 1; Airs. Al. Lumsden (Hastings), 2; Miss A. Hedges (Palnatua), 3. Shaded embroidery, in silk: Miss L. Afunro (Palmerston North), 1; Miss E. Al. Harvey (Feilding), 2; Airs. I. Russell (Hastings), 3. AVoollen jacket (knitted): Alias F. O’Donnell (Palmerston North), 1; Aire. AL Greggan (Levin), 2. Workbag: Airs. R. Al'Marray (Palmerston North), 1. Eyelet hole: Airs. M. I. Aitcheson (Linton), 1 and 2; Miss Al. Scott (Eketahuna), 3. Table centre: Mrs. A. Lind (Hawora), 1; Airs. M. I. Aitcheson, 2; Miss V. Ha.rbutt (Auckland), 3. Drawn thread work: Mrs. A. Lind. I; Airs. AL Anderson .(Remuera), 2. Blouse: Airs. H. Langford (Palmerston North), 1 and 2. Applique work: Alias A. Hedges. 2. Fancy needlework: Aliss M. I. Aitcheson. 1 and 3; Mrs. A. Christensen (Whakaronga), 2. Cotton crochet: Airs. AL AVaters (Hastings), 1: Mrs. A. 11. Pope (Hastings), 2; Miss ’M. Jenkins (Wellington), 3. Hand-knitted sox: Aliss E. Furlong (Linton), 1 and 2; Af.iss L. Duncan (Palmerston North). 3. Buttonholes: Airs. E. Beavis (Brcnklyn), 1; Miss M. Scott (Eketahuna), 2. Plain sewing: Aliss E. Shaw (Wairoa), 1 : Aliss E. G. Farquhar (Huknnui), 2. Infants’ knitted garments: Airs. M. Greggan, 1.

POULTRY SHOW MANAWATU ASSOCIATION. By Telegraph.—Special Reporter. Palmerston North, June 22. The Manawatu Poultry Association's annual show was opened to-day, the quality of the birds all round being exceptionally good. The entries were not quite so large as last year, Wyiufdottes and one or two other classes not filling too well. There are excellent classes of Rocks, both white and barrod. The Leghorn classes are well filled, and there are a number of good English game. Bantams are a small entry. The heavy breeds of ducks are not as good as formerly, but there are some excellent Indian runners. AVhite Leghorns are a very strong class. The Black Orpington and Rhoda Island classes filled well. The judge in the utility classes had a very difficult task, and reversed the policy adopted at the lest show, when size was placed before quality and egg production. The Rhode Island Challenge Shields were awarded as follow: —Best male 'bird in open classes: S. Alulligan (Horopito). Best female bird in open classes: C. Yelland (Rangataua). Special prizes were-'awarded as foiWhite Leghorn hen: G. Evans (Palmerston North). Brown Leghorn, English: Alate, L. D. Keats (Afasterton); female, A. Alatkins (Afnnakau). American Leghorn, both male ana female: J. Ulrich (ITawera). -/ Orpington: Female. N. Scott (New Plymouth). American Brown Cock: Airs. A. H. Jefferies (Bainesse). Cockerel: r • W. Heaven (Alasterton). Golden Wyandotte: Female, W. Hall (Palmerston North). White Wyandotte: Alale and female, W. Cullen (Palmerston North); cockerel, J. Jarvis (Palmerston North). Partridge: Alale and female, J. Jarvis. Rose Comb bantam: Airs. C. Brattle (Palmerston North,).

CO-OPERATIVK RENNET CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING. (From our Special Reporter.) Palmerston North, June 22. The annual meeting of the New Zealand Co-operative Rennet Club was hold at Palmerston North this week. Mr. H. D. Forsyth (Eltham) was in tho chair. , , , According to the directors annual report, a total of 70,733 veils had been purchased by the company during the year Seven hundred and twenty-one kegs of rennet' had been manufactured, and there were still a number of veils to lie made up. Of the total rennet made 361 kegs had been sent to factories an the balance was still in bond. Although a great number of the requisites used by dairy companies had decreased in price, there had been very little decrease in the price of imported rennet The directors were of opinion that the collection of such a large number of vet s, and the supply of rennet locally-thus retaining in the Dominion a large sum of money which would other wise have gone io foreign countnes-more than justified the existence of the company. Tn answer to questions, the chairman said that tho ruling price for imported rennet was -616 10s. per cask, while the company was disposing of its output at 10s It was hoped to reduce tho price bv -65 in the coming year. Under the present conditions, veils alone cost the company about £l2 10s. per cask. The price they were at present paying for first-class veils was 2s. Gd. each, bm in the coming year it was P™p°sedto reduce the price paid to Is. 6d. foi first grade, Is. for second grade, and 6d. lot The report and balance-sheet were at Messrs. J- B. Murdoch (Hawera) and E Allen (Cambridge), the retiring members. were re-elected to the directorate antTMr. C. J. Preston (Nonnanby) was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the death of tho lute Mr. it. P "£ The chairman intimated that Mr. L. Harrison (Eltham) had been appointed secretary.

AUCTION SALES

forthcoming fixtures. to-day. nr Lambton Ouav. WelltoKton. 10 a.m.— Salo of meat (Hodgltton. Carver). Rhow O round?. Palmer At on i D ?'-niture WUson). Devon Street. New Plymouth 2 u.m.-Salo Salo jf motor tyres (Johnston and Co.* SA 1 I ill'■'l I'-

Huia Street, lower Jtott, 1.30 p.m.-Furni turn sale (H■ E- Leighton