NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 222, 20 June 1928, Page 15

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

FIXTURE OPENS IN WINTRY WEATHER PALMERSTON FILLED WITH VISITORS RESULTS OF FIRST DAY’S JUDGING The weather was dry, but threatening, for the opening day, yesterday, of the National Dairy Show at Palmerston North. The town is crowded with visitors to the show, and to the annual meetings of the National Dairy Association, and the Factory Managers’ Association. A special train conveyed farmers from the north. Coloured illuminations and special, radio programmes added to the gaiety. Judging in a number of sections was completed. • . t ' . Dominion Special Service. ’

Palmerston North, June 19. In decidedly miserable weather the Manipvatu Winter Show opened in Palmerston North to-day. The sky was overcast and threatening, and although no rain fell during the day, the ground was damp underfoot, as the result of heavy rain falling on Monday. Undoubtedly these conditions affected the attendance to a certain extent, but the number present at the show was a tribute to the popularity of the fixture. With the general public the outstanding event of the day was the annual meeting of the National Dairy Association, which has returned to Palmerston North after an absence of five years. There was a record attendance of delegates, and this, together with the large attendance of members of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers’ Association, speaks well for the convenience of Palmerston North as a centre for conferences of this description. In the exhibit halls space has been exceptionally well booked, it being apparent that there arc more exhibitors at this show than there have been for some time past. Displays of machinery concerned with the farming industry formflie majority of the displays, but all classes of exhibits arc to be seen, and there is much in them to attract. Side shows, which form a great attraction at all shows, are numerous, but adverse weather to-day prevented them from doing great business. In the evening a special train from the north arrived bearing farmers from all parts of the northern districts of the North Island, and the influx of visitors is so great that it is very difficult to get accommodation in. the town, which incidentally has assumed quite a festival air, owing to the comprehensive scheme of the Borough Council in providing coly cured electric lights.

A visitor to the show in the afternoon was the Minister of Health (Hon. .J. A. Young), whose chief object in coming was to open officially the new ladies’ rest and Plunket rooms. One of the outstanding features of -the show was the broadcasting programme of the Jlauawatu Radio Club, which from 5.30 to 7 p.m. broadcast music, and from ,8 p.m. till 10.30 p.m. put on. a relay of a jazz programme at the cabaret run by the A. and P. Association. During the remaining days of the show the Radio Club will broadcast several attractive items. On Wednesday they will relay a running" report of the Moascar Cup match between Te Aute College and Palmerston North Boys’ High School, following this with a children’s session :jt 6.15 p.m., nnd a musical session from 7 to 9 p.m. On Thursday the club plans to broadcast dinner music from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m., and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. .a relay from the show. On Friday dinner music is to be broadcast from 5.30 pim. to 7 pan. THE PRIZE LIST SCHOOLS’ DIVISION Judge, D. Macpherson, Wellington. forestry.—Silverhope, 1; Ohangai, 2. PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ GARDENS Judge. F. Westbury, Taita. Potatoes: Cheltenham, 1. Parsnips: Kairanga, 1. Onions, mangolds, beet: Kniranga. 1; Cheltenham, 2. A.O.V. table vegetables, and collection vegetables: Cheltenham, 1. FARM PRODUCTS Judge, C. W. Parker, Blenheim. O.S. chaff, A.V.: Jos. Batchelar (Linton), 1; It. D. ■ Knight (Longburn), 2. Truss hay, clover; W. H. Hocken (Awahuri), 1; A. D. Buchanan (Tiakitahuua), 2. Ditto meadow: A. D. Buchanan, 1 and 2. Lucerne hay: W. IT. Hocken, 1 and 2. Ensilage: Thos. Webb (Palmerston North), 1 and 2. . FARMERS’ CLASSES , SEED AND GRAIN, Judge, C. W. Parker, Esq., Blenheim. Stratagem peas: H. J. E. Gunn (Bunny, thorpe), 1. Maize: If. G. Lever (Tanranga), 1. Grass seed: Jos. F. Knight (Palmerston North), 1. FIELD ROOTS Judge, IV. Runciman, Esq., Matangi. Kale: G. H. Passey (Pohangina), 1 and2. Cabbage: G. H. Passey, 1 and 2. Carrots, red intermediate: T. S. Colhoun (Woodville), 1 .and 2. Ditto, long red: T. S. Colhoun, 1 and 2. Ditto, long white: T. 8. Colhoun, 1; N. B. Gibbous (Lower Hutt), 2. . Ditto, intermediate: N. B. Gibbons, 1 and 2. Long yellow: T. S. Colhoun, 1 and 2. Yellow, intermediate; E. Nix (Kopane), 1; G. H. Passey, 2. A.0.V.: G. H. Passey, 1; S. Parsons (Kalrauga), 2. Mangel wurzel, long red: M. J. Krivan, 1; G. H. Passey, 2. Ditto, Yellow Globe: E. Neilson (Tiakitahuua), 1; T. M. Platt, 2. Ditto, Golden Tankard: G. H. Passey, 1; N. B. Gibbons, 2. Ditto, Jersey Queen: T. S. Colhoun, 1; Estate S. It. Lancaster (Palmerston North), 2. Ditto, heaviest, any variety: G. Whitelock (Tiakitahuua),. 1; •A. Tinsley (Carterton), 2. A.0.V.: G. H. Passey, 1; N. B. Gibbons, 2. Sugar mangel: F. W. Anderson (Hastings), 1; T. S. Colhoun, 2. Swede turnips, purple top: Flock House (Bulls), 1; D. Martin (Kairanga), 2. Ditto, green top: Richardson Bros. (Palmerston North), 1 and 2. Ditto, any variety; S. Allen (Owhango), 1; R. P. Smith, 2. Dltto"heavlest, G. H. Passey, 1 and 2, White flesh turnips: J. W. Batchelar, 1; C. M. Stanley (Aplti), 2. Yellow flesh turnips: A, Jenkins (Pahiatua), 1; N. B. Gibbons, 2. A.O.V. turnips: J. Linklater (Newbury), 1: N. B. Gibbons, 2. A.O.V. roots for stock feeding: W. Kernolian, 1; G. H. Passey, 2. Pumpkin, common, heaviest: H. A. Lurman, 1; /I. 11. Passey, 2. AGRICULTURAL CLUBS Judge, W. Runciman, Esq., Matangi. SECTION A. Best three prize-winner Yellow Globe mangels. _ Taonul, Te Arakura. Colyton, Newbury Awahuri, Ashhurst, Kelvin Grove, Fitzherbert J3ast: W. Richardson (Palmerston North), 1; Jas. Cheetham (Newbury), 2. Rongotea, Glen Oroua, Talkorea, Kairanga, Awahou. Mount Richards Road, Pohangina: T. H. Howl (Glen Oroua), 1; R. E. Howl (Glen Oroua), 2. Any other school not enumerated: E. Lucas, 1; Gwen Parsons, 2. Holcombe, Tokorangi, Kakariki. Mount Briggs, and Makino: Hugh Nairn, Makino. NATURAL HISTORY SECTION. Collection dried grasses: R. Kcals (Felldlng H.S.), 1; Form IVA (Felldlng U. 2. Collection injurious New Zealand weeds: P. G. Thevenard (Felldlng H.S.), 1; R. Kcals, 2, Collection clovers and useful pasture plants, other than grasses: R. Keals, 1; E. S. Underwood (Felldlng H.S.), 2. POTATOES Judge, F. Westbury, Taita. Kidney, any variety: N. Hughes (Maxwell), 1 and 2J Aberbrothock: H. A. Han* cock (Awahuri), 1; A. N. Morcom (Pn'.fnerHton North). 2. Maori Chief: B. Ncwunhani (Kata), J: H. A. Hancock, 2. Early white: H. A. Hancock. 1. and 2. Early blush or rose; N. Hughes, 1; H. X Hau-

cock. 2. Late coloured, round or oval: N, Hughes, 1; A. Allen (Owhango), 2. Late white: H. A. Hancock, 1 and 2. Any other variety: H. A. Hancock, 1 and 2. Collection, 6 varieties: N. Hughes, 1; L. T. Wright (Canterbury), 2.

VEGETABLES Judge, F. Westbury, Esq., Taita.

Brown Spanish onions: Thos. Webb (Palmerston North), 1: Chas. Screech (Palmerston North), 2. Globe onions: S. Nairn (Palmerston North), 1 and 2. A.O.V. onions: R. Neill (Palmerston North), 1. Rope of onions Chas. Screech, 1 and 2. Pickling onions: Chas. Screech, 1; M. J. Krivan (Awapuni), 2. Shallots: W. H. Ward, 1; Jos. F. Knight .(Palmerston North). 2. Turnips, any variety:. W. Sadd (Rangiotu), 1 and 2. Beet, round and oval: Thos. Webb, 1. and 2. Beet, long: Flock House, 1; Chas. Screech, 2. Carrots, short: Mrs. Cresswcll, 1; Thos. Webb, ?. Ditto; intermediate: Thos. Webb, 1; Chas. Screech, 2. Long red: M. J. Krivan, 1; Thos. Webb, 2. Celery, white: Thos. Webb, 1 and 2. Ditto, red: Chas. Screech, 1. Leeks: Chas. Screech, 1; M. J. Krivan, 2. Parsnips: Thos. Webb, 1 and 2. Rhubarb: Thos. Webb, 1; Chas. Screech, 2. Parsley: Chas. Screech, 1; Thos. Webb, 2. Lettuce: Thos. Webb, 1 and 2. Melon, round: St. J. Krivan, 1 and 2. Ditto, oval: Flock House School, 1. Vegetable marrow, yellow: Thos. Webb, 1; IL A. Lurman (Otorohanga), 2. Ditto, green: Thos. Webb, 1; J. J. Whitehead (Palmerston North), 2. Squash: F. H. Owtram. 1; Chas. Screech, 2. Pumpkin, quality: Thos. Webb, 1: M. J. Krivan, 2. Ditto, heaviest: B. Gilray (Palmerston North), I: M. J. Krivan,'' 2. Brussels sprouts: Chas. Screech. 1: Thos. Webb, 2. Spinach: Thos. Webb, .1 and 2. Cabbage, red, arid ditto, collection, cauliflower: Thos. Webb: 1. Col lection vegetables, product of any one garden; Thos. Webb, 1; J. F. McKelvie (Rongotea), 2. Collection of six vegetables (amateurs): Thos. Webb, 1;’ J. J. Whitehead, 2. FRUIT Judge, L. G. Duncan, Nelson. APPLES. Dessert. Sturmer pippin: Greytown Fruit Growers Co. (Greytown), 1; B. H. Clifft (Havelock North), 2. Cox’s pippin: D. P.‘ Loasby (Greytown), 1. A.0.V., pippin: F. Peters (Newtown), I. Russet: B. H. Clifft, 1; F. Peters, 2. Jonathans: B. H. Clifft, 1; Greytown Fruit Growers Co., 2. Adam's Pearmain: F. Peters, 1; Mrs. F. Cresswell (Palmerston), 2. Red Winter Pearmain or Stark and Northern Spy: F. Peters, 1. Dougherty: B. H. Clifft, 1 and 2. Rome beauty: F. Peters, 1; D. P. Loasby, 2. Delicious: B. H. Clifft, 1 and 2. Statesman: F. Peters, 1; F. H. O. Owtram (Palmerston North), 2. Dessert, A.0.V.: F. Peters, 1 and 2. .. Culinary. Cambridge or'Stone pippin: F. Peters, 1. Washington: B. H. Clifft, 1; F. H. Owtram, 2. Lord Wolseley: F. Peters, 1. Reinette du Canada: F. Peters, 1. Dunn’s (Munroe’s) Favourite or Ohlnemuri: F. Peters. 1: D. P- Loasby, 2. Ballarat. Seedling: B. H. Clifft, 1 and 2. Cooking apples. A.0.V.: B. H. Clifft, 1; F. Peters, 2. Apple championship (open): F. Peters, 1; B. IL Clifft, 2. Champion class for Fruitgrowers’ Association and Horticultural Societies: Wairarapa Fruit Growers’ Association, 1; Manawatu Frnit Growers’ Association, 2. Collection apples, cookers (open class): F. Peters, 1; B. H. Clifft, 2. CASE APPLES. Dessert. Sturmer pippin; Greytown Fruit Growers’ Co., 1 and 2. Delicious: B. H. Clifft, 1- J H. Kidd, 2. Jonathan: B. H. Clifft, 1 : D. P. Loasby, 2. Dougherty: B. JL Clifft, 1: F. Peters. 2. Rome beauty: I<. Peters, 1; B. H. Clifft, 2. Statesman: F. Peters, L A.0.V.: F. Peters, 1;. B. H. Clifft, 2. „ Culinary. Washington: F. H. Owtram. 1 and 2. Dunn's (Munroe's) favourite (or Ohineniuri): Greytown Fruit Growers Co., Laud 2. A.0.V.: F. Peters, 1; B. H. Clifft, -. Pears, collection: F. Peters, 1; B. 11. Clifft, 2. Dessert pears: F. Peters, 1 and 2. Cooking pears: 1. leters, 1, B. IT Clifft, 2. Lemons: L. G. Flews (iongbur’n), 1. Walnuts: L. A. G. Plows, 1; T. Hall, 2. HONEY JucPge, D. S. Robinson, Palmerston North. Light amber liquid: '.T. Smellie, 1; R. Will, 2. Ditto, granulated: J- L- Xoun„, 1- A. E. Sands, 2. Ditto medium A. Lean, 1; A. Anderson, 2. Ditto medium amber, granulated: A. Anderson, 1; A. E Sands, 2. Comb honey. 8. Nairn, 1 and 2. Ditto New Zealand-made comb foundation: A. Ecroyd, 1; K. J-J Nikolas 2. Yellow beeswax (from mould). A. Anderson, 1. Beeswax mounded in fancy patterns: R. Will, 1. Most novel use for beeswax: R. Will, 1. Honey vinegar: R. J. Nicholas, 1 and 2. Honey mead: L. J. Nicholas, 1 and 2. Case export light amber honey (granulated): A. R. Morale 1 and 2, and champion. Ditto medium: Miss C. A. Barrett, 1; A. J. Smith, 2. Most, novel use: bliss K. Barker. 1; R. Will, 2. Confectionery made from, or with honey: Mrs J. Will, 1. Artistic display of honey beeswax, etc.: A. Anderson, 1; E. G. QuickC, 2.

HOME INDUSTRIES Judge, Miss Jean Thompson, Kairanga. EGGS. Best dozen hen eggs: G. H. Holbrook, 1; A. Richards, 2. Dpck eggs: M. M. Bell, HOME COOKERY. Open Classes. Loaf home-made white bread, baked in tins; Mrs W. Anderson (Felldfng), 1; Mrs S. Wiggins (Ashhurst), 2. Ditto, not baked iu tins; Mrs S. Wiggins 1 and 2. Brown bread baked in tins: Miss E. Manson (Okaia), 1; Mrs S. Wiggins, 2. Seed cake: Mrs E. Peck (Whakaronga), 1; Miss G. Whale (Marton), 2. Fruit cake, light: Mrs S. Wiggins, 1; Mrs T. Rowland (Longburn), 2. Ditto dark: Mrs A. B. Wilton (Bunnythorpe), 1 and 2. Sponge cake- Mrs. A. B. Wilton, 1 and 2. Madeira cake: Mrs E. Peck, 1; Mrs A. B. Wilton, 2. Sponge sandwich, any filling: Mrs A. B. Wilton, 1 and 2. Jani roll: Mrs C. Eglington (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs A. B. Wilton 2. Scones, plain oven: Mrs S. Wiggins, 1 and 2. Ditto without butter, lard, or cream: Mrs S. Wiggins, 1 and 2. Currant scones, entry 11G5—no name available, 1; Mrs A. Ward (Fellding), 2. Sultana scones, entry 1172—n0 name available, .1. Mrs S. Wiggins, 2. Date scones, entry 1178—no name available, 1; Mrs S. Wiggins, 2. Girdle scones: Mrs A. McEwan (Palmerston North), 1; Mrs A. Ward, 2. Pikelets: Mrs A. MeEwan, 1: Mrs F. Lucas (Palmerston North), 2. Jam tarts: Mrs A. E. Humphreys, 1 and 2. Cream puffs: Mrs Russell (Pahiatua), 1; Mrs F. Lucas, 2. Sausage rolls, puff pastry: Mrs A. Ward, 1; Mrs A. E. Humphreys, 2. Ginger nuts: Mrs S. Wiggins, 1 and 2. Gems: Mrs A. B. Wilton, 1 and 2. Shortbread: Mrs S. Wiggins, 1; Mrs A. Clark (Palmerston North), 2. Hard sweets: Miss May Miller (Kelvin Grove), 1 and 2. Apple pie: Mrs A. B. Wilton, 1; Mrs J. Spall, 2. Fancy cakes: Mrs L. Millard (Bainesse), 1; Mrs S. Wiggins, 2. Novice Classes. Bread, white: Mrs. M. Sixtus (Ashhurst), 1. Scones, plain oven: Mrs. Russell, 1; Mrs. 11. J. Trask (Palmerston North), 2. Fruit cake, dark: Joyce Rowland (Longburn), 1; Mrs. M. Sixtus, 2. Sponge sandwich.'any filling: Mrs. Russell, 1; Mrs. A. J. Hawke ITiakitahuna), 2. Shortbread: Joyce Rowland. ]; Mrs. ]•). C. Parsons,'2. Seed cake.: Mrs. A. J. Hawke, 1: Joyce Kowlund, 2. Madeira cake: Joyce Rowland, 1; Mrs. A. J. Hawke, 2. Jam roll: Mrs. M. Sixtus. 1; Mrs. H. -I. Trask, 2. Oven fruit, scones: ilia. 11. J, XUdU U Al4a< A. d 8 a.

Pikelets: Joyce Rowland, 1; F. Ram (Palmerston North), 2. Classes for Girls Under 16.

Sponge: G. Taylor (Palmerston North), 1 and 2. Jam tarts, puff pastry: M. Penketh (Palmerston North), 1; Jean Linton (Palmerston North), 2. Ditto, ordinary pastry: N. Gore, 1; JI. Penketh, 2. Sausage rolls, puff pastry: K. Hart, 1; J. Linton, 2. Sponge sandwich: M. Jlills, 1; JL Penketh, 2. Light fruit cake: H. Rowland, 1; G. Kaye, 2. Toffee: F. Edwards (Palmerston North), 1; K. Hart, 2. Assorted sweets: G. Kaye, 1; H. Rowland, 2. Fruit, bottled: N. Penketh, 1; M. Cowburn (Palmerston North), 2. PICKLES, PRESERVES, ETC. Judge, Mrs. W. J. Phillips, Palmerston North. Home-made wine: B. A. Baigcnt (Feliding), 1; Jlrs. S. Sherrand (Feildiug), 2. Bottle fruit and jam: Mrs. A. E. Humphreys (Felldlng), 1 and 2. Jelly: Jlrs. A. E. Humphreys, 1; Jlrs. L. Hall, 2. Orange or lemon marmalade: Jlrs. A. E. Humphreys, 1 and 2. Bottled tomatoes: Jlrs. A. E. Humphreys, 1. Chutney: Jlrs. E. A. Williamson (Sanson), 1; Jlrs. D. Gisbon, 2. Tomato sauce: Jlrs. A. E. Humphreys, 1 and 2. Sauce, A.0.V.. vegetable pickles, fruit pickles, pickled red cabbage, pickled onions: Jlrs. A. E. Humphreys, 1 and 2ln each class. Homemade soap: Jlrs. E. JlcKay (Rongotea). 1; Mrs. L. Hall, 2. Bottle pears nnd peaches: Jlrs. A. E. Humphreys, 1 and 2. FARMERS’ BUTTER Fresh separator: Mrs. A. JL Newdlck (Whakaronga), two exhibits equal, 1. Ditto for those who have not won prize for this before: Jlrs. J. Spall (Whakaronga), 1; Jlrs. E. C. Parsons, 2. Nonseparator: Jlrs. A. JL Newdlck, 1; Jllss R. Bailey. 2. PHOTOGRAPHY Judge, J. A. Hcglnbotham, Wellington. OPEN CLASSES. Any landscape: Geo. Chance (Dunedin), 1; J. Trcloar (Hamilton), 2. New Zealand landscape: J. Treloar, 1; G. Chance, 2. Seascape or marine: E. T. Robson (Wellington), 1; G. Osborne (Wellington), 2. Portrait or figure study: J. Treloar, 1; E. T. Robson, 2. Animal life: R. JL Gillingham (Auckland), 1: J. Trcloar. 2. Any study: R. JI. Gillingham, 1; G. Chance, 2. Any study, taken in past year: G. Chance, 1; R. M. Gillingham, 2. AMATEURS ONLY. ’ New Zealand landscape: Jllss D. Tinney (Wellington), L Seascape or marine: H. Glenny (Wanganui), 1. Portrait or figure study: J. Treloar, 1. Aniranl lite: Jtiss D. Tinucy, 1.

ART AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK

(Judge, Miss M. Macandrew, Wellington.)

Fancy work, Miss B. Parker (Kcmuera) .1, Miss E. G. Bycroft (Palmerston) 2. Hand-knitted lace, Mrs Sharman (Palmerston) 1, Miss G. Hill (Havelock) 2. Cushion, jnounlod. Mrs. H. Fenwick 1, Miss J. Dickson 2. Handling, Miss M. iSilock (Marton) 1, Mrs. H. Fenwick 2. Shaded embroidery in silk, Linda C. Munro (Palmerston) 1, Mrs. V. King (Palmerston )2. Afternoon tea cloth (cotton), Miss A. IL McLean (Havelock North) 1, Miss J. Dickson 2. Embroidery nightdress, Miss J. Dickson 1, Miss T. Duncan (Nelson) 2. Table centre. Miss B. Parker (Remuera) I, Miss N. Steed (Napier) 2. Princess slip, silk, Miss A. Hoskins (Waitara) 1, Miss N. Nash’ (Palmerston) 2. Eyelet hole embroidery, Jlrs. M. J. Squires (Bunnythorpe) 1, Miss M. Maddever (Pahiatua) 2. Cotton crochet, fine, Mrs. M. B. Waters (Wellington) 1. Mrs. Pope 21 Ditto, coarse. Miss L. G. Bycroft 1, Mrs. JL B. Waters 2. Woollen jacket“crochet, Jlrs. E. J. Stephens (Greytown) 1, Jlrs. E. E. Bell (Palmerston) 2. Infant’s woollen petticoat, crochet, Miss R. Richardson (Palmerston) 1, Jlrs. N. Perry (Palmerston) 2. Richelieu embroidery. Jtiss B. Parker 1, Miss JL Ransom (Bunnythorpe) 2. P'Oyleys, Jliss B. Parker 1, Jliss E. J. Harris (Dannevirke) 2. Hand-knitted woollen jumper, Jlrs. ,T. Robertson 1. Jliss .T. Dickson 2. Ditto, silk, Miss G. Frankin (Palmerston) 1 and 2. Cross-stitch work, Jliss J. Gaisford (Palmerston) 1, Jliss D. Cameron (Bulls) 2. Daintiest set of undergarments* suitable for trousseau. Jliss E. BodUl (Palmerston) 1, Jliss G. Burrell (Bunnythorpe) 2. Daintiest handkerchiefs, hand-made, Jliss B. Parker 1, Jliss A. R. JlcLean (Havelock North) 2. Plain sewing, linen or eotton, Jliss JL Silcock (Jlarton) 1. Knitted frock for child, Jlrs. JL JL Smith (Takanau) 1, Jliss B. Shewan (Wanganui) 2. Knitted or crochet hat, Jliss K. Nash (Palmerston) 1, Jlrs. E. Furlong (Palmerston) 2. Set infant’s knitted garments, Miss C. H. Kelleher (Jlasterton) 1, Jlrs. E. JI. Learmouth (Wanganui) 2. Infant’s vest, Jliss B. Shewan 1, Jlrs. F. Duff (Canterbury) 2. Infant's woollen jacket, knitted, Jlrs. ,T. JlcJlinn (Jlasterton) 1, Jlrs. E. Furlong 2. Infant’s woollen petticoat, knitted, Jlrs. L. Hall (Raumai) 1, Mrs. F. Duff .2. Infant’s woollen bootees, knitted, Jliss 1. C. McGillicuddy (Jlasterton) 1, Jlrs. E. Furlong 2. Infant’s woollen bonnet, Mrs. E. Furlong 1, Jliss K. Nash 2. Hand-knitted sox, Jlrs. D. JlcDonald (Palmerston) 1. Jliss C. H. Kelleher 2. Fancy needlework, white, Jliss B. Rutledge (Palmerston) 1. Jliss A. R. JlcLean 2. Ditto, coloured, Miss JI. Pizzev (Christchurch) 1. Jlrs. P. Sorenson (Palmerston) 2. Ditto, any colour, any article, Miss B. Parker 1, Jlrs. P. Sorenson 2. Girls Under 17 Years.—Best princess slip. silk. JL Jlcrcer (Kelvin Grove) 1. JL Bell (Palmerston) 2. Daintiest and best-worked nightdress, C. McLeod (Feilding) 1. Plain sewing, linen or cotton,,C. Jlacleod 1, T. Young ((Palmerston) 2. Set buttonholes. C. Jlacleod 1, I. C. JlcGillicuddy 2. Best, example darning or woollen sock, C. JlcLeod 1 nnd 2. JUDGES’ COMMENTS Following arc the comments made by the various judges in the sections under their charge:— Honey.—Exhibitions as a whole were very good, the quality showing an improvement over last year. In the export classes, there was still room for improvement, and exhibitors should pay more attention to the Government regulations regarding tinning and packing. Exhibitors in the other sections should also pay more attention to the weights required by the schedule. The judge congratulated the Palmerston North Beekeepers’ Association on their exhibits, and it seemed that the industry locally should be profitable. Photography.—Classes in this section were uniform in treatment, and were good, stated the judge. The junior classes, however, were poor, the principal faults being that the shadows were too dark, and that there was insufficient half tone. Another fault that could well be nmedied was ‘be lack of study in composition. Preserves and Pickles—The judge stated the exhibits to be quite excellent, although in some .cases the entries were rather small. Throughout, there was little to choose between the various exhibits. Seed and Grain.—The entries wore small, but select, and the quality was exceptionally good throughout. The seed was very clean, the chaff was bright and well harvested, and the hay also was of a good quality, and also well harvested. A feature of the exhibits was the ensilage, which was particularly good and sweet. Home Cookery.—Generally this section was very good indeed, the bread especially so. Fruit and seed cakes were also good, and generally speaking everything was of a high standard. Fruit. —The apples were of a very high grade, and no sign of blight was to be seen in any of the exhibits. The standard size was good, but packing in some cases was inclined to be slack, although there had been an improvement over late years The judge congratulated the exhibitors on the manner in which they had presented their exhibits. In the pear classes, -he Winter Nelis section was won by Mr. F. Peters (Waipawa) for tlie fourteenth year m succession. The quality of pears throughout was excellent. An exhibit ot oranges grown locally by Mr. C. bcrcech was wonderful, when the climatic conditions of Palmerston North are taken lino consideration. Vegetables—The potatoes presented a verv line display, and the onions were an exceptionally good quality. Pumpkins also were good, but the heavy-weight sectionb were not up to the standard usually seen. Beets generally were far too largo, and the other vegetables were just up to the ustril standard.

Once again Levin and Co., Ltd., have the outstanding exhibit at the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Show, and it will be of great interest to all visitors. This year the agents for Jlessrs. R. A. Lister and Co., Ltd., are exhibiting a few new lines which should be of special interest to the whole community, and the •’Lister” Auto Truck will appeal to manufaeltirot’s, merchants, efe., as a most economical means of frnnsporl, costing less than a penny per ton per mile. The

outstanding feature of this truck is that it can be worked 24 hours a day, there being no need to lie up for 10 to 14 hours a day for charging, as is the case with electric trucks. „ . , The new l|-2-h.p’. "Lister” petrol engine will be of special interest to both dairy and sheep farmers, while the latter will also have another item to attract their attention in tlie "Lister” Lightning In-and-out Goar. This attachment is really a special short tube, the use ot which does away with the necessity of the shearer having to reach up to the rope handle to put the machine in or out of gear. A Heck of tlie wrist is all that is necessary ■ to put the machine into action. The Lightning In-and-out Gear cun be used with any make ot handpiece without any alteration, and it will pay for itself in a few days. it large number of “Lister cream separators are also on view, and full particulars of these can be obtained from any of the attendants on Levin and Co.’s Other new lines now handled by Lovin and Co.. Ltd., include the "Wiuget” Con-crete-mixer. "Adieu Dry Batteries, iiistalita” Fire' -Ext inguisher, Armlield Pelton Wheels and Water Turbines, and the “White” Automatic and Non-auto-matic Oil Burners. . The "Winget” Concrete-mixer, like al other lines handled by Jlessrs. Levin and Co., Ltd., is of British maufacture, mid in addition to being of very sturdy design, is fitted with the famous “Lister engine. Although shipments of these have now lauded, they did not come to hand, in time to be included in Levin and Co. s exhibit. A display of “Adico Dry Latteries will be of special interest to all interested in Radio, while every householder and molor-cm* or (ruck owner should make a point ol enquiring for particulai’S of the "Insfnnla” Fire Extinguisher or Inn c a demonstration if necessary.—(Published by arrangement.),