OTAGO WINTER SHOW.

Evening Star, Issue 14633, 1 August 1911, Page 6

OTAGO WINTER SHOW.

THE SEW BUILDINGS GIYE PLENTY OF SPACE THOUGH EXHIBITS ARE MORE NUMEROUS. BUTTER AND' CHEESE WELL UP TO THE STANDARD. THE GOVERNMENT DISPLAY THE BEST YET SEEN.

Tho Otago Agricultural and I’astoral Society inaugurated the Winter Show in 1893. The now idea proved an immediate success, and every year lias brought about enlargements and improvements, tho highest point of importance being reached in the Show that was opened by ixird Islington this afternoon. One thing that immediately strikes the visitor is the spaciousness cf the premises. In this matter the fire has in one way worked for the public advantage. Tho building that was destroyed would not have contained all the exhibits now brought together, even had they been packed as in a store. To-day the goods to hand are so placed as to give heed to eye-pleasing ."effects as well as readiness of access, and there are wide walks for the public all through tho premises. Tho cleanliness of a brand-now building is also a factor towards tho comfort of. all who attend, either for business or.pleasure. At the level of the street most- of tho space is occupied by mercantile and manufacturing firms, most of whom have taken pains to make their displays picturesque as well as practical. The pons for tho livestock are also on the ground floor. To-day these pens are only partly occupied. The judging of the cattle and sheep takes place tomorrow. This arrangement is for the convenience of breeders who live afar off, so as not to force them to send their stock away on the Saturday. Tho roots are also on the ground floor. They make a big display in themselves. We see some red mangels that are over 3tt long. In front of tho roots are the sack potatoes. All the rest of the farm produce is accommodated in tho big lirydono Hall upstairs. It is a great show in itself. Adjoining this is the new hall, wherein the Agricultural Department’s exhibit is set out. The whole place is admirably lighted by day, and there is reason to believe that tho electric service will bo efficient in the evenings. The flower and foliage decorations have been tastefully arranged by Mr E. A. Harnei. His Excellency the Governor, attended by his private secretary. Captain Estcourt, paid the Show a visit this morning. Lord Islington arrived at 11 a.m., and the Him. T. Mackenzie introduced to him Air ,T. Loudon (president), Mr John Roberts, C.M.G. (Hon. life governor), and other officers of tho society, who attended His Excellency iu a tour of the Show. THE FORMAL OPENING. Tins ceremony took place at half-past uto before a very large gathering. .Mr Loudon (president) said they were met together to-day to celebrate tho opining of the 18th Winter Show, and in the first place he would like to express to His' Excellency the thanks of his society and the people of the province for his'kind-uet-s in coming to Dunediu to join with them. They welcomed His Excellency, not alone because he represented I!is Majesty tho King and tho Empire, but also because they know ho was much intor•*ted and took a keen practical interest iu the work of the .society. He hoped his visit- to Dunedin would be- pleasurable i;t - very way, and that he would return to Wellington with a furlhor enhanced good opinion of the people of- this part of the Dominion, and of the productiveness cf the province. Ho would tiiso like to extend a welcome to the Minister of Agriculture. Of course they looked on the lieu. Mr Mackenzie as ono of themselves, and felt that tho paramount consideration in his mind was to pash forward the welfare- of tho Dominion u-s a whole, and particularly the agricultural and pnstora' interests. lie would just like to take this opportunity of thanking the Minister, and through him. the Government, for tha splendid exhibition they hud furnished, and he felt that when those present hud had an opportunity of inspecting it they would fully endorse his remarks. It was a iaaguificont example of tho fertility of their country. They hud a number of apologies also for non-attendance. The Hon. T. A'. Duncan, a staunch supporter of the society, who had never missed the Show for tho past 20 years, wrote expressing his sincere regret- at not being able to La present with them to-day, a fact which they aJ! regretted. He had also to apoio.gise for His Honor Sir Joshua Williams, who, they hoped, might have been present on tho platform with them, and if,he might bo permitted to digress for a moment, he would take tills opportunity. on behalf of the farming population of tha province, of tendering to His Honor their sincere congratulations on the distinction which had recently been conferred upon him. Ho was a great and humane Judge, and ho hoped ha would long bo spared to be their “ chiefest citizen.” It was not ins intention to detain them at any length, because no doubt they had tome to hear HLs Excellency and the other speakers, but he would just like to make a few remarks in connection with tho society. As they were aware. last- year they had tho misfortune of losing their building by fire, which had given them a considerable amount- of worry, and necessitated their Winter Show being delayed from Juno until tho present time. It was felt that the delay might militate against the success of tho exhibition, in 'consequence of the time being unauiiablo with regard to root crops, and also being inconvenient for farmers .leaving their work. However, ho t-liongbt he was justified in saying that this year’s Show would compare more than favorably with any previous one, and he believed they would have a record attendance of visitors. “Tho society catered for ail classes, and did not know politics in its operations. They all knew that farmers were men of deeds, not words, and they snared tho feeling of a groat writer when be said that the man who caused an increased number of blades of grass to grow was a greater benefactor to the human family than the whole race of politicians. He did not intend, os he hod said, to go into any details, hut ho would just like to draw attention to one splendid exhibit which they had in their Show. He referred to tho farmer’s exhibition by Sir J. D. Willocks. of Inch Clutha, and. looking at that exhibition, it was scarcely credible that a collection showing such variety and quality could bo produced from one farm. This exhibition silane would well repay a visit to the Show. Ho had now much pleasure in asking His Excellency to address them. Hi* Excellency followed with, a ehort addreee. The Hon. T. Mackenzie said : Or. the two occasion* that I have bad the honor, a* Minister of Agriculture, of addreKdng you I have taken a-bright view of the outlook. I think from time to time it is v..01l to give forecast* a* far as possible as a t'uide to our fanners, ia the firet place os°a steadying factor in the commercial and industrial nndartaJrhqyt of the Dominion, Tho year closed, ns&ajoaateiy.

ba« witnessed a lessened export in q uan-ti.-y, duo to the drought. Whilst that m tho case regarding quantity, quality and prices have been maintained, and with respect to one of tho meet important proquality of the article has improved to a marked extent; and, respecting cheese, this was never on a more firm basic. These things should give our farmers heart, and our commercial men and manufacturers confidence. This is an ago of catch-crke, and it therefore is probably till tho more necessary that those who are entrusted with great responsibilities should dive beneath the surface and carefully weigh the prospects and possibilities of the situation. It will-bo remembered that I felt tho position of the country justified me in throwing light upon come fallacious deductions arrived at by the gentleman occupying what is probably the foremost commercial financial position ,iu. New Zealand. At tho limb ot the deliverance of tho speech referred to, our pessimists at onco seized upon it as an indication that -we were in for_ a period of depression. Tho reply which t gave lues never been chalkn'W, still itv-ty has any attempt been in ado to reply to it.. lam pleased to note that tho most recent papers received from the Homeland shew a continuance of prosperity, and, as 1 have already said, in conjunction with gold, this 'factor is the basis of our well-being here. Rf ix-tTiug to too meat, pcoitiou on tho Continent- of Europe, 1 may say I havo already dealt with this aspect when speakiny in oilier parts of the- Dominion'. Tho s:t nation, js* one absolutely necessitating the admission of food supplies t-cv tho indust rial populations of many of the manufacturing citif* in Europe. Tho problem of food production and raw materials is engaging tho attention of our staticiaite and statesmen, and ono of tho fomuots of the foremost of the tinamial .staiicnuis of our age ; Sir Edgar Speyer, roerm-iy made these remarks The perennial problem to be toived is not how u> find markets for the for] oand raw materials produced, but h.ow to produce enough of food and materia! for the increasing number of mouths to be fed and backs to bo clothed. There can l>o no doubt about tho expansion in tho, prosperity or tho colonics. The ono great danger that has to be guarded against is an insufficient supply of food in proportion to tho world's growing population.”. I may add that this observation was mode iu connection wit ha very able dclivera.it; o and dGcus.'ion on the "Export of Capita!,’ which took place iu London recently. Tho export of capital is a matter wo have heard aliout in this country lately, and it, has also been referred to in 'Australia and Canada, where certain critics have been prone to allude to tho flight of capita! from these countries. During tho discussion I have referred to tho Right Hon. Mr Asquith made the following remarks • “Me have been listening, not to the discourse of a professor, nor to the lucubrations of tome academic student, but to tha language, arguments, and conclusions of a man who hits graduated in the practical work of finance.’’ The export of capital can oniy be injurious to a country such as ours if it- stints the supply of what- we need here at home, am! leaves uricxploitcd holds of investment which aie awaiting for occupation here-.’’ U is really wonderful the power that. Europe has shown to absorb the world’s wool supplies in the face of absolutely restricted consumption on the part of our American friends. Matter's" in connection with the necessity of admitting that important product are reaclilng a crisis in the I--ntied States—a crisis similar to that which is arising with reference to meat on' the Continent of Europe .The question of the reduction of wool in tho Uni teal Slates is being almost irresistibly forced on tho statesmen of that country. In an able article just written, emanating from the Republican party, dealing with schedule K. or what is popularly known as the Payne Tariff Law, it is pointed out tuat. whilst 0.000.C00 people arc concerned in the present wool manufacturing industry, there are 90.C00.000 people who arc deeply interested in the securing of warm woollen clothing at reasonable prices, notonly for their own comfoit, hut to preserve the health of the people. The National Clothing Association there has taken up 'his question. There is also at the present time a. non-iartisan commission of exports sitting for tho purpose of revising the tariff, and they will report about the Ist of December 'next. It appears as if tho two great parties in tho United States were coming to a common ground of agreement cu tho subject of a reduction of duties. Tho Democratic caucus has unanimously voted to reduce duti.s about- 50 per cent., but nave refused to go the length of r.M Bryan's policy for frees wool.

THE STATE’S DISPLAY.

AN INSTRUCTIVE EXHIBITION. Dae of tbo many oubrtatKtuig features of the Show is the magnificent display made by too State, as repreventvd by the Department of Agriculture, Commerce, and Touriste. Some 17 tons of varied exhibits aro- on view, and each e-oetioii is set out so effectively that the general result is highly creditable to the officer iu charge (Mr A. Maopherson, Fields Instructor for tho South Island) and ills energetic staff. Siuoo tho depiartmen:• owe* its being to the Government's dee;re to fester field industries, and instruct fanners ;;-nri others a* to the best method* of cultivation and so on, no effort has been spared in making this exhibition a moan;; cf instruction. ’JTicro are samples of the different varieties of fruit grown iu a!! parts of tho country, ooiiectious of preserved fruits, com, and witie, flax ill lent and as rope, all kinds of grain grown over the State’s experimental farms arid on farmers’ pints under the co-operative test system, prodigious pumpkins from tho North, mid mighty turnips from the South, honey, mead, and vinegar, weird things in bottles, showing many of the diseases horseflesh is heir to. inquisitive hens and thicks, and lots of other things besides. Tbo fruit section is exceedingly attractive, arranged on pyramids. Tho collection includes some 40 varieties of apples and pears, which with ail their aliarhig rharni* revive in tho minds of .beholder* too weakness of their first parents. Tho varieties have been tcleded from all parts of tho Dominion, and aro sorts that arc as valuable for use at iurmo as they aro for export. They are, moreover, varieties that- succeed in most localities and in most soils. Their condition shows what may be .done by cool storage —an important, though a* yet an undoveioped, branch of our fruit industry. Tbo importance of being able to prolong the local fruit season by 'moan* of cool storage has been neglected in this country, and the department is anxious to demonstrate tho value of sucii an aid. This collection of fruit is certainly r. very Telling demonstration. It k impofsibie to devote enough space to name all tho varieties. It may bo mentioned, however, that each variety, is labelled plainly, the Ethel bearing. the naa» ; the locality of growth, the characteristics of the- tree, and so on.. In connection with the fruit section, several tree* arc exhibited. ' "The unpntned brancher, are tagged where they ought to be pruned each «es*on in order to obtain tho beat results. In a word, everything that con bo done to juatruet tho novice has been dono, and a- view of the exhibits is worth irtoro than 10.CXX3 words, about them. A hundred variot-ieo, bottled in prosen'-a-Uv«s, aro shown on ,1 pjuamidical stand, bottle beaus an oxfiianatory label.

Tho fruit section ia under tho supervision of Mr W. A. Boucher, Assistant Director of Orchards, who is confident that .New Zealand will yet bo a groat frulGproduciug country. One section is set apart for tho flax industry. The chief feature is a “castle’’ of four grades of flax,'representing the stuff in leaf and as stout rope. There are 24 pictures illustrative, of the industry in the Foxton district, where tho latest methods of treatment are exercised. Ono picture shows a bleaching field where on 100 acre* there -are 75 tons of fibre and 7 miles of drying wire.. Other pictures demonstrate the difference between old mills and new mills. It is interesting to note that it takes 7$- tons of green leaf to make 1' ton of fibre.

Some samples of excellent root crops grown under the co-operative test system are shown, and should take the eye of shrewd farmers. The yields per acre are given, and in some cases the result was as nigh as 35 tons. Along one wall are arranged big pumpkins and other mighty vegetables that won prizes in the North Island. One attractive stand is like a harvest festival scene. It comprises several tiers of golden grain sheaves, the whole being a duplicate of the South Island grain exhibit which was shown at tho Imperial Exhibition, London, andalsoattho Roubaix Exhibition, France, There arc 12 varieties of wheat. 8 of oats, and sof barley. Each sheaf has the inevitable label. One label attached to a sheaf of long Tartan oats, grown in tho (lore district, shows that the yield was 97 bushels to tho acre. “Go on the land !” ‘ The. poultry section occupies a fair amount of space, and js under the supervision of Air F. C. Brown, Government poultry instructor. To the layman this exhibit is a study in black and white, with here and ihere a dash of brown ano grey. ’Jnero are white I’lymout.h Hocks, black and white Orpingtons, wnitc ;>ul brown Leghorns, with rosecomb and singlecomb, Mmorcxs, Campinas, and white Wyandottes. These are the hens. There are Indian Runner ducks. Fokin ducks, Aylesbury clinics, and a pair of Paradise ducks. There is also a pair of Canadian ge.oso. With the exception of the fancy breeds, they all bail from tin- Govern*-.'id poultry farm at Milton. Tho hens and domesticated ducks represent “ the altpurposes type." One big section is devoted to a comprehensive/ display r,f i|n; yields from cooperative field expeximerfit in grain growing. In these L-xpariincMt? the Government supply til.-* seed mi I manure and suporvis® the experiments ; whilst the farmer provides the land and labor and keeps tiic crop. Tho area of each plat is - usually limited to from one-tenth to ane-fifth of an acre, and each bundle of grain .

vkw in this rocuou the yield ot a squaic yard. It is quite "t. passible to find space for all the interesting details of the experiments. The department is advocating the cultivation c-t lucerne as roci'l. 1 ! nstruifirms as to its cbavacte'ci.-1,,..-; are placardou on a wall, ami make interesting reading. Tiist there is money in lucerne is shown by the fact that tho value of tin: annual vivid in flu! United States is estimated at £20.000,000, In favorable soil the toots go down as far as 50-T, and a pnve - t ironstone on view is tluvuied wi::t roots. It anyone shouicl doubt the. importance of New Zealaml's fie id i-i.instrins. assnr.•■acv' of tho fact may be, found through Hudying the li-cords of toe value of agricultural and dairy exports during the past 10 yens. The stuthsii-H arc upou tabic,.-, on tho walk, of the hail, and only a blind man could miss seeing ibem. One table, is a kind of Looksellet’s stand, where may be bought i!r; tfepnnm. r t's instructive journal.

And should anyone desire expert information os to the various exhibits, he or she need not hesitate to ask the eflieera in charge. They will rot rcn-ick yon rh vvn. They arc very courteous, rat-l. iit.e.iacques, are “full of matter.” Each officer vr.-r-ts the department’s budge of identity, co that he may be known of too people. THE TOURIST DEPARTMENT. This is tho first occasion up-on which *!:•- Government (Tourist Departiru-nt has had an exhibit- a!, the Otago Winter Show, and tho stand is a very comprehensive one. Now that this department bns entered info Voinpv.-riteon in cc.nna-iion with the booking of tnuns 1 s in the Domution. it is quiie 'fitting thiit rtiK-h a display lias be- n made. Atone e.nd of Fullers’ new bull s si-ace lias been set- apart for the exhibits, and Mr G, Moon, the Christekurofi agent., who fo/sc.mo time wait in Dunediu. has charge of the arrangemr-ills. Ho has hiooght with him from U , irirt<'h;;,tc’u i-omv very fi>:o derr brad;from 43ni Rairai;:. herd, two of tocsC- th.; property of Mr it. 1 (eaten Rhodes, having won a gold uiedai at the Franco-Blitish F.xt-abilio-'.. The exhibit- < r>:bra- ,-s oil piaiiuingo .mu! past<-i's of New Zealand bccncry by \V. Christmas and IT. Ik Perrett, and a niii!ii«--r cf enlargevl I'i'otogrrgih. 7 . of various tour.si rc'or'-.-i. i-tni G-e display is embob’isiicd by a colleciion of riornr.i' and angling pa-Mphe:nab.s. Altogether 35 deer fiends are shown, and sportsirca have an ottporiur.ily of couioanng the truer Srotrish beads, got in Otago vviih tba more massive bea.ds p-rown in Canterbu y, wiifi a decided cross of tbo Go;rr.an m i’icrn. NATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND. The Government having, under the authority of Far’d.unenl, crtab'if-bed a national provident fund, take advantage- of ibe Otago Winter Snow to send Mr L. R. Jfaiiidton down to exp lain the working o? this new venture. Mr Hamilton will be found at the eouthcastcrn entrance to i;: - - Show, an -I lie -,v;b be ordy too j-ltosed to egiiiai'-t tno working of the scheme tn iuqifirers. Tfie nystem is most mivantageouv and bent-tic;;'! to Di-' young a* wcl! as to the email wage-earner, allowing tftejn to make tirovis’.pu for ad-vanc-cd age without- tailing unduly rm tueir income, while at the same tin to it doc* nntdebar them from qralityiny inr the old ajc jtensiop. It may ho mc-nlbncd that tn connection with thG stiu-uic no nmdicy! cxarnina-t'.oTi is necessary. lire ;i]>p'.it;;nt fills ia ;i form, and he-is at once aetep;!cd. TECHNICAL SCHOOL. Most of the spruce in the Urge- downstairs room that was formetiv tne i-octely 6 ofliccs is taken up by a nvnr int.erfc-tiupp display of t-vjiicul trade exbi'.uts from tho Tcvliniciil School. Hie director. Air Angus Alareluill. has endeavored, am! with marked cucccss, to pot forth tbo work of the tads who are approntioefl f.o the more common 1 redes of which the school takes cognisance..

The enbinotmaking work on view is ail done by apprentices working in spare time in tbo school, under tlie thro ft ton of the Instructor iu cabinetraaking. Air Jarnc? ARPcak. who maker, ibis duty a labor of love. Prominent in thin department aro a han-deome overmantel, a well-flni-shed ball stand, an elaborate fiilclvc-'ni. autl dining room, bedroom, and drawing room suites, nil fiiiislieri in New Zealand woods. These articles were- made without the usual machine uitl or the division of labor that goes on iu a. factory, so the results prove tiiorougbne»B. and the finish is so good that the nia,tiageio invite the- criticism of experts. Wood-carving i.< well rojmt>urilcd by exhibits in tell riiimv. I torn the unfinished to tbo "polithed. Tln’ie are munevoiis photo frames hr original designs, quite a number of panels, eeveral five iscrcsus. three or four carved table* of varying paUerns. and a. few bea-vily-enriched ovcrni.t utels. I he lad--’ w,,rk shown taste trod plan. In plumbers' work we coo samples of the students' work in wiping, jointing, pipebending. and load work ;n groai variety, and some youngsters have displayed their patience aud iiucuuity by beat mg out of :i ciaglc blikJ. of lead u conpk* of shaF’l.r ’oelltoppers that- can be safely recommended to "ociice cf the exuberantly-volatile. Ikiinteis"' work is rt’prrusulrd by a- niUTil»er of srerdl panclo, pt-vcral of them beautifully grained in imitation of maple, nxirble. ami oak. Evidently tins sort- of work is Lciirg very il.-oroughly taught. As to camoutering, we notice- a fidleized door -with fiddigbts. also a common window ■ frame and one with louvre, _ a model of a- loofiree, and a section of staircase rail. . The important- mechanical engmeenng department calls forth a-dmi ration and praise. Visitors «-e struck by tho working models repre*Miting the niechiniism of internal beat engines. Tim lads have set tlmmselvro to illustrate Rtepbeneon’s link motion, Joy’s valve gear, AYalchart's valve gear, also the inside rrwAir.-w; oi tec jcox <n\giiK; iccul lire rtvaiii

engine. AVo see- also ;i working model of a jib crane, rnd another demoust-ratiiig tho worldng of tho safety valve. Other exhibits illustrate the mechanical moans of obtaining' tho curve; - the cycloidal curve, the epicycloiclal curve, etc In the second class wo have the perfect surface plate and tire master straight-edge as examples of the- appliances used in tho school, whilst two hack (saw* and two -engineers’; vyces aro amongst the- largo 'cqllecticiu of. exhibits of tho work actually done by tho' studants. The training imparted in ibis eslabHsh- . ment is making men who will be heard of I in after.life, ■ ■ FARMERS’ BAYS. 'For this r.ew section of tho blkhv three prizes were allotted —first £2O, second £ls, third £lo—and it was expected that careral farmers would compete, but only two. ontrios were made, and these did not muchtrouble tlio judges (Professor -Alexander, of, tho Canterbury Agricultural College, and Air J. AFFherison. of the Xtffcara Estate), lor Mr J. 1). Willocks, of Brooklands, Inch Chitha. followed up his success a.t tho Balchitba Show with an easy -win. .Although his farm is only 150 acres in extent, ; he succeeded in arranging an exceedingly | comprehensive bay, which.would have dono j credit to a much larger property, and the judges we.ro strong in their commendation not only of the variety of the display, but also tho tasteful manner in which it- was arranged by Airs Willocks. One prominent feature, of the exhibit is that every article is legibly labelled. _ On the stand are over 500 different exhibits, ranging from butter, cbeeee, lard, and hams and bacon from tho daily section to dress A mutton and poultry. Amongst the SO different kinds of seed;-; are 15 varieties of turnips and eight varieties of carrots. A fine collection of bay* and grasses has been got together, whilo the collodion cl irmt and vegetables, especially the -apples, is exceedingly creditable. There are maizoand sugar corn, which, arc soldom grown so far south, and 10 different simples of timber, all grown on tho estate. A large variety cf preserves are ail tastefully got, up, and 'the collection of home-made article* is not j often seen iu one exhibit. On this st-and is also an oil painting of tho house in which j the proprietor was born, which wae erected I iu 1854, and to show the versatility of this family it was painted by one of his daughters. The other bay is tho exhibit of Mr W. Reid, of Toim, and this is creditable, coil-1 Gdeiing (ho- hard country front which it | comes; but the- arrangement leaves much to bo desired, and none of tho exhibits arc named.

SCHOOL COMFETTITON,

Tho Kafcuiui School is the only one rcprecenlfd in the class lor collection of vegetables grown in the school grounds under tho supervision of the teacher. Ihis is a very creditable collection, larstefully arranged. and. wli.it. i.- inoro- to the point, each exhibit is uamivl. Tim jtulget; cusidcrcd this exhibit- v.u’by <tf a first -prize. FARMER.?’ BUTTE!!. (Judge-: Mr (I. B. Alttbwm.) 21 hj iiT.-'h butter, in *ib tolls or pats. I’rizes. £1 10c, 16s. lOs.—Alrs Writ. Ross (Tairo), Ti p 1; Airs ALviou DLxon, 86.!. 2, Airs Jehu A'oting. ot>. 5. 2SU iif-tV'lerod luilti-r (£1 libs, los, 10s'.— Ah.,. Marion Dix- u (W.-ikaimi), 80. 1: Mrs IV. Tavior, 83*. 2s; Mrs John A’ouug. 85, 5. 21b fresh buit.er. ono v.-ei'k old '£] 10?. L;s, an I 10:-), —Al’.v. -ich'.' f b'nu’nt? il’ukcr.iu!. E-'B. 1; Mis \\ , lexior. 86, 2; Air? Hugh Al lod, 85. 3. 2!b powdeisd butter, stamped one week brier;! clow (£l. 10s 15?, and Kb).—M;s Marion Dixon 86. 1 ; Mix John Young. S3, 2: Mrs IV. Taylor, 85, 5. 2U) ’rixith butter (£1 I Os. 15s, and 10s). —• Mrs (’ie.mc-as, 56. 1 : Mis Annie hit ven.tnn, 85*. 2: Airs. W. Re.-s, 8,;, 3. 2:l> powdered baiter (£1 10?. 15?, and 10*-J. —Mrs R Ltnvre.ncc- (IVaiweva Kninii), 86. 1 ; Mrs Annie Bicvauen, or-!, 2; Alls A!ati-:;:t Dixon, B-3. 3. 2;1) fresh butter, one wed; ok! (£1 10-, 15s. rind 10s). —M:n John Glunien'-s. 86!. 1 ; Ah? IE I.awro-nce, S3, 2; Mr? \V. Ttivicr, 85. 5. 2ib powdered buffer, fiavnpo.il one week lv.:!'ore chow (£l if'?. 1.5?. a,;;ol 10?).M v s -T.-.s. Brown 86*. I : Aim V.'. Tayinr. 85. 2? Afro Hugh APLoJ. 84*. 5. Ldllecuon of fancy butter '£2, £l, and 10* j.—Alias E. KempMic'l (Maungatua) 1 trd 5. Afire 1. Bcici.er 2. Golicciion cf butter, exhibit,ed in one tray—l!b fresh, lib powdereri, lib fall ; judged by qualify, «i forui. s;n;..bility lor tahi-j uno '£2, £l, ,r.ul 10;-).---Mrs F. T. Aitken (ALitam-a) 1, Alis* E. IvemnshoU 2 mul 5. 10li> te.lt butter, in jars l£3 10s. 15s. art! 10?).—Alt* T. Sa;tt- iCkrkr-vilb'. 83! 1 : Mis F. Lnwro-wo, 05. 2; Alisa E. Kcmj)sltel 1. 84!., 3. <’-oiif-i t ;/,n of fancy batter, ?tii!cL!c fur (able. u?8 (£2 and £1). —Mi;.'. I. I’cli.’u ; (Waitaki South) 1, Alics E. Ivunp-dioli 2 ;n'ci 3. The judge hey.;fated very often befero r,-;ik;ng nj; ms mri’.-J a? to iiist am,! f-ccoru!. me I bo ackmnv ledge;! ilv;t tha lank w,;t- a -fblti-ult one. the quality i.-eing w oven ami •■> nigh. Mr M.-itbcsnii tuhlecl tli ;t some «,i l;"s. i.a j'c;..’ butlci" was up to tho factuiy ctandaid. A hat tho unMilcial vi.-iter about ibis-- cicclieu is tbo artist:c rmturo cf l-m designs in tl.o lam-y butter. Alice K«:iup.-"-hi;i!'.s niiir.itic-Q of ;l basket, of IWrcis is quite a t.riumi'ii a? t.) coinpc-siti u n and deft, hamlJia.:. and Alx;? Belcher’s harp, placed r-o----cc-ud, ii much too pretty tu o.;i. FACTORY CHEESE. I fudges; The Dairy Comurtoioimr anil staff.i fcix Barge Cuccoc, full ersam Alow Zealand Uiuddar ;-hap;d cbeeve, suitable tor export jcolorcU/. Flit-.:.:, £4-, £3, £2. £l. cT

says: “Tho exhibits of ciieeee are well up to tho'standard attained in previous yeans at this- important show. As a. matter of fact, there are no inferior cheeses on exhibition.-• Competition' lu the various’ classes was very kc- s n. When it is icmemhered that the cheeses have been stored lor an additional two months, owing to the postponement of the show, tbo quality must be donsidehed-:"highly satisfactory.' Had there been any weakness in flavor it would Lave been bound to show up in this interval. So far as the raanufackiro is concerned, this show's caroful manipulation on the part of the factory managers, for which they doesrvo ,fcho - greatest -credit. A few of the entries have loot a little in .the grading for finish, ’mis this defect was not of a serious character, as trill be seen from the fact that hah a point represents the graders’ judgment. Tito majority of the cheese have beared full points under this heading. Tinny -add tout tha cheeses brought to our diot-ieo, with very few exceptions, present a neat and attractive appearance. Tho judges consider toot this exhibition of cheeise in ouc of the best over seen at a Dunediu Show.” FACTORY' BUTTER. (Judges: Tho Dairy Commissioner and stall'.) Three Boses (each jewt), suitable' for export. Prizes, £4, £3, £“-, £l. i , K s) mfi hj Levin Co-op. D.C. 4ci iu io a no T. and P. Co., Du. 45! 24 10 10 5 041 Cheltenham Cu-op. D.C 45 23! 10 10 5 93.’ ivairunga. D.C. ... 44! 23! 10 10 5 93 T. and F. Co., Oam. 43' 24" 10 10 5 92 Wanganui D.C..., 44 2o’ 9! lu 5 92 ■ Kangimkci Co-op. DiC 43! 23! 10 10 5 92 Wanganui D.C. ... 44 25! 9! 10 5 92 iiaumukei Co-op. D.C. 43! 25 T 10 10 5 92 Canterbury Central Co-op. D.C. ... 43 23! 10 10 5 91! One Box (jewt) of Factory-made Butler, suitable fur export. Open to North Island competitors ouiy. Frizes, £5, £2, £l. Levin Co-op. D.C. 45 25! 10 10 5 93* Kairsugo. D.C. ... 45 23* 9! 10 5 93 Cheltenham Co-op. D.C 41 25! 10 10 5 92! Kangitikci Co-op. D.C 44 25! 10 10 5 92! Wanganui D.C. ... 43! 23!- 10 10 b 92‘ BumiytUorpo D.C. 43 23! 10 10 5 Gl! Ono Box (!cwt) of Factory-made Butter, suitable for export. Frizes, £3, £2, £l. T. and F. Co., Dim, 46 24 10 10 5 95 Levin Co-op. 0.0. 45! 25! 10 10 5 94 Cheltenham Co-op. D.C 44! 24 10 10 5 93* Cani-erbury Centra 1 Co-op. D.C. ... 44* 23! 10 10 5 93 Kairanga D.C. ... 44 23! 10 10 5 92! Bunnythorpo D.C. 44 23* 10 10 5 92’ RaugitiUei D.C. ... 43 23! 10 10 5 91! Wanganui D.C. ... 43! 25! 10 10 5 92 T. and P., Oauiani 43 24 10 10 5 92 —Tho Commissioner’* Remarks.— Mr J). Ctnklic, niton asked as to tbo quality uf the latlory butter, said The exhibits iu the class far factory butter opened up very well indeed. Whim it is i-i -mem bored that the butter lias hern in r.tarc fur something like four months, its o-mlitioii shews that it petssfesos splendid keeping qualities. Ms was naturally s<> to expeeted, a few r.f the o.iii.rirs indicateslight hlalenoss tus a temilt uf this severe te-t. But- un the whole, Hit! judges consider that tho butter is very creditable both tu the makers and to tho omipanie.-i umc-ernod.” GRADING POINTS. Tha following are the, grading points fur the year: Buii.cr.- - Prizes: £d, £5, £3. £2. X. end I’. Milk Supply Co., Ltd.. Dam din, £8 94.64 Lcppertan Co-op. Dairy Factory. £5 ... 94.34 Bel Block Dairy f<>,.'£3 54.03 Mid hirst Ci.-cp. Dairy Co.. Ltd., £2 ... 94.06 Taitapu Dairy Co. 93.86 Piii.iUia Dairy Co 93.11 T. end F. Milk Supply Co., Oamaru ... 92.8.1 Nsrsowood Co-op. j.Jairy Co., Ltd. ... 92.19 Choose.— Friz--:: £ls, £lO, £7, £3. £3, K-drnrL-de, £is 91.91 < Co.nil. £lO 91.46 Xijcrolntry, £V 91.39 Yv'a;ocr;:iui, £5 91.14 Fnydonc. £3 91.07 i Mni'ioa Biains 91.02 ; Ki.'iiu'nvtnn 90.80 So.iv-.ird Dovrm 90.71 : (■ioT,.'«. Raad 90.64 Ai'.uinta 90.63 OtauUm ... 90.58 Dntmrne.nd 90.57 0.-wi! Bate 90.49 Me aura 90.43 Meimuna 00.4 V Wvr-.lham 90.44 Ttu ram 90,40 YVr. iniLuuu 90. :i’.i r X0;ie!:l 9u.2 ; O ii-ni 90.11 X a’"-I F Owaka, 90.00 Fill; urn u ’ CUD X. and ]’., A!naiaua 69.34 Mre-riG 83.31 Ot;.iui;:i 83.71 (Deid-mn 89.09 Maitland 89-45 Woodlands 83.13 L-- e. veer ttie p:.-;e<.-s in hut.ter were fdhvl bv T, eaitl Milk Supply Company," AViitnutakura. I’-C.. l.epprrt.m Co-upcraaivc D.F.. and Bell Block D.C. ... In eltorsc Inst, year's piaers yore fu.ed by * tmiiin. itia-dono, Drummontl. Tutiinui. and Sca’.vaul Downs.

grain and seeds. I Judge. Mr AV. Norton, Waimaic. 1 J-Ixiiibits shown in lour-hushul sack?, j Fri>;.>?, 10s and 5?.^ ! Rye corn.—Wright, Stephenson (l)tinj odiii'l 1, Utago Farw-’ts’ Go-op. facet unit 1. i Bagrie. AVaiptdri) 2. I AVbilc Tuscan wheal. - Otago Farmer;’ (Co-op. (account R. J. Elliott, Pembroke I I 1 - Re-1 'lhtscan wheat.•-Otago Farmers I " lop. i;i.':cour;i, .Studbolm Bros.. I’cnihroko) il, Wright. Slepbcri.-oii. :u;<l Go. 9.. B gg j Bros. (Fakcawa! 5 and c.. Otago I'amu-rs’ Co-op. 'account J. Tyson, (.'iyiidvalc h.c. I White velvet, wheat.—AVright. Si.epiicnI son 1, Begg Bros. 2 and o, ,las. GeanincH ' iHai.-ataraui'-a) h.c.. Grown Milling Go, Red velvet wheat. Otago Farmers'J,'-> 1 ~p. 'account F. J. M'Garthy. Hawca Fiat' ; i." J!cd chaff wheat.- —Otago |■a|■tU‘'|■? Iflop. iaccount John Kirk, Masgic!) 1. d” ■ (accoum Dr Galtan. Out mint 2. Grown Alilling Go. o. Velvet-car wheat.- -Wright. Stephenson, and Go. 1. Otago Farmers’ Go-op. mj couiit G. Bathgate. Heric-I' 2, Be eg Bros. o. 1 Wheat, various.—Otago Farmers' Go-op. I faccnaiiL F, Al'Carlli.v. Tl;mvi-:i). ])U:|'le j Tuscan. 1; do (account A. Drake. Ilawcu), pmqi'e Tuscan, 2: do 'account G. Elliott, j Pembroke"’, Government Tuscan. 5. Wheat. various (Banners’ class:.- IE Kingan iHuwoa Flat) I iprize. £D. ■ ( nevaiier be.rivv.--Jairrs Spoigiti". ami ■ Co. 1 mid 2. : Cape baidev.—Wright. and: I Go’ 3. , i Long riariar. oatfe.— Vi iigut, Stf-pbc-u- ---: son. and Go. i. O'ag” Fame's’ Go-op. 2. Danish caic. Tright. sttepurnisivn. at-<l ; ( <i, 1, Otaro FartiicT’-' G-o-’)|’. (aoeount J. I il’Gready. Kvcburi'i 2. i Dun u'els.—-Will tain Ford (Ida Rank) _1 I and 2. YV'rii.diL S!enheu?'On. and Go. o, j John Ford iTahitika) e. ! Sutherland oa to.—Wright. Sto)")iienson. ; and (Jo. i, Otago Farmci's’ Co-op. (avcouiu I John Andeison. Ar-idey Downs) 2. : Ga-nadiaii oats.--■ Wright, S.tei)hcn?-nn, j and Co. 1. Sliort. Tiirittrian oate. —Joint Ford (Tab;j film) ISpar:owbili oats. Otago Farniors'Co-op. |l. South ini ul Fanners’ Co-op. (Oore) 2 I and 5. Wright, Styiihennou. and Co. n.e.. j Win. Ford e. ! Black oate.-—William. Ford tL-la Baiii;) ■l, .fame;; Scott. (Wyndhatn) 2 axal h.c., ! VViiglit. Stepiien.-a.n. :,n<i ('«. 5. : Gniston oats. —William Ford 1, Wright. . oU’pbe.u?on, and Co. 2, Otago I’annct'o’ I (o-op. (account Smith Bros., Tun jK-ka : Wc.it] 5, "Lindsay and Columb h.c., Bcgg | Bros. c. j Oats, various.—Wright, Stephenson, and < Co. 1, Otsigo Fat mars’ Co-op. (account Roy Bros., Moonlight) 2 and 3. Oafi;,. various (farmers only).—-William Ford 3. James Scott 2 awl 3, llegg Bros. c. r ’ (Prizes, £1 and 10?.) —Seeds.— Uorclinial rysgra??.—A. A. Scott (Gore) It "Otago" Farmers’ Co-op. 2 and 5, Water*, Ritchie, and Co." h.c.

f Ira Inin ryegrass.—Otago Farmers’ Co-op. i 1, WiJliamFord 2, Shale Bros. (Fairfield) 13. Cocksfoot. —Otago Farmers’ Co-op. I. Waters, Ritchie, and Go. 2. Timothy.—Ota go Farmers’ Co-op. 1, William Ford 2, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 3. Crested, dogstoll. —Waters, Ritchie, ami Co. I and 2, Otago Fanners’ Co-op. 3. Colonial hard or Chewing fescue.— Otago Farmers’ Cc-cp. 1, Waters, Ritchie, i and Co. 2 and 3. Linseed. —Otago Farmers’ Co-op. 1, W. Ford 2. Rape, broad leaf.—Waters, Ritchie, and Co. I and 3, Otago Farmers’ Co-op. 2. Cow.gr.ass clover. —National Mortgage and Agency Co. (Christchurch) 1, Waters, i Ritchie, and Co. 2 and 3. Rod clover,—Waters, Ritchie,, and Co. 1 and 2. White clover. —National Mortgage and I Agency Co. (Christchurch) 1. Alsvko clover.—Otago Farmers’ Co-op. 1. Bale clover hay.—Denis O'Brien (W'ingatuij 1 and 2. The judge slated that considering the .season tho wheat as a whole very good, the white, velvet and red Tuscan being exceptionally good, the winning samples in both these classes being of very high quality indeed, and the entries enormous. Red velvet and red chuff were not strong numerically, and tho former was poor m qutility, but the first prize sample in red chaff was of good quality. Velvetcar was a- fair class, the first prize sample standing out from the rest. In barley there was no competition, and tho Cape Parley was not of high quality. In outs, the long Tartarian and Danish were poor, but in Dun cats there were some lino samples, that hiking first prize weighing 49jlb lo the bushel. The sparrowbiils were tho best Mr Norton ever judged, the winning sample weighing 521b to tho bushel (the standard being 4011)). Some very good black oats were shown, and the Gartens were another very fine, class, first an dsecoud weighting and 5111b to the bushel respectively. In seeds, the, judge classed the ryegrass as good, the first pme wimple of perennial going 37/,lb to tho bushel, and the- second 321!) (tho standard being 201b). There were only- three entries of cocksfoot-, and the clovers were very fair considering the season. FRUIT, HON BY, AND EGOS. {Judges; Government Exports. )

4!b of honey, in bellies. Prizes, £1 ami 10*.—il'iss It. KempshcLl (Maunggtua) 1 and 2. C. J. Clayton o. 4lb of honey, in corah (£1 and ICs). — J. Clayton (Rangitata) 1 and 2. Collection of dessert apples, 5 varieties of 5 each, grown by exhibitor (£2 and £1). — II. Heighten (Racks Junction'! 1, W. Thomson 2. Mr Heightens varieties were Scarlet Xonpaicils, ilum-oe’e Favorite. He. liciouc, Cleopatra, and Five Crown—a beautifu.l collection, firm, sound, and shapely. Xo ji«v.vd was made in the class for a colied im of kitchen apples, the exhibits on view being affected with disease. One dozen of he ueggs (£1 ami 10sj.— Mrs J. Holmes (Hallway Rush) 1. Mi's Rirkness 2. In this cia#iS the ju<lgo (Mr F. C. Hrownj remarked that the eggs were judged practically on weight alone. They v.-eic- much larger Lhrni the ordinary market egg. and almost without uniformity as to size, lie suggests to the Show autlioriliee iii.it in future eggs oiiould bo judged cm uniformity and weight. HAMS AXD HACOX (Judge: (Mr Lindsay Miller). Two sides of sniokcd bacon. Prizes. £!. IDs and 155.-- Hitebon, Bros. (Milton) 1. Xo second ptize iv.h awarded owing to poorness of conditin, Tw sides of -green bacon (£1 10s rind 15v«).—-Ilitehca Bros. 1. H. Meredith {lnvercargill) 2 Two unioked hams (31 10s and 15s).— X.X. Fanners’ Co-op. .Associjrtiojjg-of Ca.ntcibmy 1, Jlitciron Pros. 2, Frctsli Food Company (Invercargill). 3. Two green hams (£3 10s and 15s). —- Frc-sh Fowl Company 1, Hitchon Hi os. 2. X.Z. Fanners’ C.A. (CtinU'rbujy) 5. Two roils smoked bacon (£1 Ids and 13?).--livine and Stevcr.«m 1. Allan and Smith 2, W. M'Coimell an-d Sons 5. Two rolls green bacon (£1 10s and 15a). - -Irvine and Stevenson 1, T, Hughes and Co. 2, Allan and Smith 3. The judge's comments are: —The. rolled bacon class is scry good, except that the majority of exhibits arc rather new. The side Itcfni i> fair. As a whole the, exhibits are vciy good, but in most eases the stuff is rather new. BREAD. SCOXKS. AND CARLS. Judges; Mrs Sawyer? (Invercargill) and Miss Charters (Tak-i'i). First prize £l, second 73 s, third, 7s (>.!. fourth ss. This section, as usual, is a most- poplusr one .ai d very largely illhyi. Hou.sc.w! vos not oniv Jroin all parts of Otago and Southland are exhibiting, but there aie several entrants from ( anterbury, and lino toot lics'up.e morsels provided caused a great ■deal of interest, ospw inly anwigst the fair sex. Altogether there were 363 entries, and the unaiity on t he whole was unite up lo The excellciirc of previous shows, and most of the classes were more even, giving the. judges considerable t rouble in placing some of the exhibits. Home-mad-" loaf (white). —Mrs W. Paul (Miiton) 1. Alls A. Tn-trlis 2. Mrs IF. Mardin 3. .Me? J. Wilson h.c. lloir.f-iH;i<k? loaf (vvneat.incal, brown I. — .Mrs Bennett .Rock and Pillar) 1. Mrs J. Dow 2. Airs D. Cummin;; 3. Sis home-made scene? {girdle).—Miss E, Kena-psall (Mauucutua) I. Mrs .7. Dow 2. Mrs ,1. Walker 3. Miss. Xyhon Jim., Alls;; p. Pom c. {*-? home-made scones (even'.---Airs W. Paul (.Milton) 1. ML;; -I. Heleher 2. Mis? A. Mur;;-! d. Sis notr.to scones. - Mi s ,T, .7. Xyhon (S.-iKlvniount) 1. Miss Xyluci Miss J. A la.--dona M 3. Airss X'. APLaren Ir.e. ottlmesl cakes.— Aiirs J. 1 telcher iW.'dkrJti troth hj) I. Ados R. Ross 2. Miss A, Cm/- 3. Six pim akca. ---.M iss Xyhon (Sar.-dy-momi'l 1. M : ?ui -7.'.!. Xyhon 2, Miss .7. Ma.ojon.-i.l-! ■>. - ; - i - brand. Miss ,7. H id-a her (AV.tik.-ik' South -1. Mit? .7. .Dow 2. .Miss X. Aid-men 5. H-iru- ic-,!-h' Ic-” (white). - .Miss H. KuL lev tiMark s Jun-M ten) I. Air? W. Wright 0. AD - It. M'.c dor.;d--l 3. Mrs J!. Lawrr rice h.c. IT one-made loaf f wheat tr.enl). —M rs A. Seymour (South Dune.-lni) !. Alias A. ItigiLs 2. Miss X. Mortttrly 3.

Stirling D.F. C E - s Cy 5 | = 2 i-~- -e. r-i i o E H 461 281 15 b U;> Wyulham D.F. Co. 46 28515 4; 04 'I'. ;;i;d P. Mmaona LP; 285 15 ■U S3', Stifling D.F. 45 23 15 5 or’ Seaward Downs D.F. Co. 44 23 15 5 92 SeaWi'i’d Downs D.F. Co. 14 28 .15 r, 92 Wyudham D.F. Co. 44 28 15 4'. 02 Matcura D.F. Co. 44 r 23 15 4 i 02 Kdendalo D.F 434 28 3o b 91 T. and P. luchcluth;; 44 28 14 41 9f Kdaudaic D.F. 43 23 15 5 91 31c taunt D.F. Co. 44 27 5 IS 41 91 DJcudalc D.F. 43^ 270 15 5' 31 Mataura. D.F. Co. 43 28 15 £tP Sis La rare Cheese. full cream New Zc-r.luud Cheddar .-hoped, suitable t..r export. (while), Prizes, £1. . £3. £2, £1. T. and P. Moraoiui 46 23 15 4i 93i Seaward Downs D.F. Co 45 23 15 ;i 95 Stirling D.F. 44.'. 28 15 5 92', Kdoudulo D.F. 44“ 28 15 41, 9i| D.F. Co. 45-'. 28 15 41 91 Two Factory-made Cheese, -nilable for txport (white or i i-oiorcdi. Prizes, £3, £2, T. and P. Montana 455 285 15 5 94 fyJeuuaie D.F. 45 231 15 5 951 Seaward Downs D.F. Co. 45 28 15 5 Go Edeodalo D.F. 44. ■ 28 15 5 921 Stirling D.F. 44" 285 15 5 92i 3D 9U T. and P. fnchcluthiL 435 28 15 5 Stirling D.F. 435 28 15 5 Seaward Downs D.F. Co. 43 28 15 5 31 Stirling D.F. 435 28 15 Jj 91 IVyndham D.F. Co. ■13" 28 13 901 Matnura D.F. Co. 4 3 2B 15 4,3 yo; SOI Maiaura D.F. Co. 43 23 15 — Sped al .Exhibit.,— Six Large Fnctorv-made Cheese, suitable for re pen (white or colored), direct; from DICtore to show. Prises, £2, £3, 10*. 3'enzics Ferry D. Co .46 29 15 5 E'S Stirling D.F. 46 285 15 5 941 955 Malabo' D.F. Co. 46 28 15 41 Ddendslc D.F. 44t 29 15 41 9.3 Edendale D.F. 44 29 15 41 323 T. and P. Indicia:bn. 44 23 15 5 92 Case Factory-made Lout' Cheese, suitable ! or export. (-.rhino or colored). £2, £1, ' Prizes,' £5, Stirling D.F 46 235 15 41 94 T. and P. Momoua 455 28' 15 4i 93 Matanra D.F. Co. 45 28 15 41 92^ Matanra D.F. Co. 445 28 15 4j 92 5Vyudhc.ni D.F. Co. 445 28 15 41 92 Kdcndale D.F. 44 28 15 4 i 92 Edaudalc D.F. 435 28 15 • 5 911 Edrmdaic D.F. 43.5 28 15 5 911 Matama D.F. Co. 43^ 23 15 41 91 This exhibit is in the big h near thi> head of the stdirv; all 11 av. ijviiairs, .Mi* D. t.Vddjc, head of tire Government btatf,