OTAGO WINTER SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 18650, 3 June 1924, Page 7

OTAGO WINTER SHOW

BETTER AND BIGGER.

The thirty-first annual Winter Show of

tlio Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Sorfflty, opened this afternoon by UKPrime Minister (Bight Hon. W. F. MasBey), has all the features which havomr.de it so popular and successful in the past. While primary and secondary industries have their own particular interests, they are both of prime importance to the country, and their displays, side by side in the Winter Show, provide an education’ for tho people of country and town as showing their relative importance and dependence upon each other. While the entries all round this year show a very slight decrease as compared wit h last year,, this does not mean that the Show is smaller, as one entry sometimes represents a number of exhibits. As a matter of fact, the true tost is in the amount of floor space required, and this year it is greatly in excess of former years. So many motor cars arc being shown this year that the spare in Fullers' Hall, formerly used for the show of fruit, had to be taken for the cars, and the fruit has been shifted to the Victoria Hall. The number of entries for tho past three years were ;—1922, 1,844; 1523. 1955; i 924, 1920. Tho quality of the exhibits in the competitive classes is of a high standard, and in some cases bolter than previously shown at any Winter Show. In the cheese secti on the Mosgiol Co-operative Hairy Factory Company put up a very fine performance by winning no fewer than five first prizes, this being greatly ito tho credit of Mr Jas. Findlay, the manager. The principal prize in the factory butter competition went to the Taieri and Peninsula Company, which has a good record at tho Dunedin Winter Show. Two other of the chief prizes in the butter section went to the Owaka Dairy' Company, which also has a good record. In cheese there was a slight falling off in entries as compared with last year, but the quality was well maintained. The Committee was this year somewhat disappointed at tho support given to the Show by fruit growers, for whom the society has done a great deal in many ways. The grower gets his best opportunity at the Show of displaying his products to the consumer, and it is felt that he should take greater advantage of it than he has done. The display of stock this year was particularly good, both in sheep and cal lie, which were penned in good condition, and which gave the judges some trouble in separating. This year there is a shortage of roots, chiefly duo to the presence of blight in some localities, but those that are shown are of fair quality. A particularly pleasing feature is the number of entries in the class for mangels, all of splendid quality. Tho potatoes shown are of good typip A very fine show is made by tho Moa Seed Farm, Dumbarton, Central Otago, of pedigree seeds. The display includes potatoes, parsnips, turnips, carrots, and mangels of a size and quality that would delight the housewife. Tho trade displays are, as usual, well arranged, and should prove of much benefit to the exhibitors. The increasing popularity of the motor car is responsible for largely increased displays of cars of all makes. Farm tractors are also much in evidence this year, and will no doubt induce many farmers to adopt up-to-date means of cultivating their farms. There are also the usual displays of milking and other agricultural machinery. CHEESE FOB GRADING POINTS. Prizes awarded to the chcesemakers whore factory output for the season gains tlo highest aggregate number of points according to the certificate issued by the Government graders from November 1, 1923, to April 30, 1824. 'Die oompefhion open 1o any factory in New Zealand (South Island), provided it has exported regular consignments of cheese during the season. —Open Class.— Emm Co-operative Dairy Factory... 93.061 Wararriwa Dairy Factory 92.759 Brydone Dairy Factory 92.636 Ryal Bush Dairy Factory 92.653 T-uturau Co-operative Dairy Factory 92.565 Omimi Dairy Factory _ 92.35-1 Temuka Co-operative Dairy Co. ... 92.533 E-dendale Dairy Factory Co 92.324 Wyndham Dairy Factory 92.131 Whitens' Co-operative Dairy Factory Co. !. ... ' 91.669 Island Dairy Factory Co 91.553 Seaward Downs Dairy Factory ... 91,497 PStne Bosh Dairy Factory ... ... 91.055 —Claes Open Only to Factories "Without a Pasteurising Plant,— Milton Co-operative Dairy Co. _. 52.139 Wairewa Dairy Co -. 92.101 Waikouaiti Dairy Factory 91.791 Wairuna Cheese Factory 90.776 Okaina Bay Co-operative Dairy Co. 9C.G53 Goodwood Dairy Factory ... 90.181 Batanoi Dairy Factory _ ... 90.1.51 Gleuham Dairy Factory ... ... ... 89.962 , FACTORY CHEESE. (Judges: The Government Graders—Messrs S, Clayton, A. C, 80-s, £. Walker. D. Cunningham, F. H. Taylor, A. M'Kouzie. J. Pedereon.) Two large full-cream New Zealand Cheddarshaped cheese (801 b each), suitable for export, colored.

SPLENDID CHEESE AND BUTTER. Good Quality Stock Shown.

One case containing two cheese, from factories without pasteurising plant, made i from non-paslcuriscd milk. Milton 44 231 15 4)- 92 | I Luko County ... 45 IS : One c.ife factory-made loaf chcosc (four | ’cheese), suitable for export, white or colored.

j FACTORY BUTTER. (Judges: The Government Graders.) One box (towt) of Factory Butter suitable for export.

One bos (Icwt) butter, suitable for export, ' open ouly to members of the N.Z. Dairy j Factory Managers' Association.

—G radars’ Comments.— Tho quality of tho chcoso staged for exhibition was of a fairly high standard, and compares favorably with that exhibited at previous shows. The cheese in most oasca presented a neat finish and a freedom from mould, some, however, leaving room for improvement in this respect. Openness of body was noticeable in a number of exhibits, the texture being fairly uniform. The number of entries in tho classes for smaller factories was somewhat disappointing, and it is to be hoped; that more will bo forth-coming next year, as tho -V. and P, Society is endeavoring to encourage them in this rcc-pcct. Tho quality of tho butter on tho whole was not up to general standard, the main fault being stateness! of flavor, though tho winning exhibit was of a fine keeping quality, and reflects credit upon tho manufacturers.

FAT CATTLE. Judge: Mr VV. -Swale (Lime Hills). Bullock, any age. —A. J, Keith (Ashburton) 1, James Stevenson (Wendon) 2, J. C. Dickson (Otamita) 3. Bullock, under four years. —R. T. Kirk (Mosgid) 1, Thomas J. Gawn (Mosgiel) 2, James Stevenson 3. Bullock, under three years.—R. TL Kirk a > bt E, Grant (OutramJ 2.

Steer, under two years-—R- T, Kirk 1, Charles Findlay (Mosgiel) 2, Clifton Settlement 5. Steer, under one year.—R. T. Kirk 1. Heifer, under two years. —Clifton Settlement 1. Heifer, under one year.—Clifton Settlement 1, Chas. Findlay 2, R. T. Kirk 3. Tlie judge, in commenting on the fat cattle exhibits, said that animals of splendid quality were shown in all classes. He mentioned'that in the heavy-weight, bullock class the first and second prize winners wore very much ahead of the others on tho score of quality. SHEFP. Judge : Mr Wm. Swale. Three halt-bred wethers, bred from merino ewe by any long woo! ram or from any longwool ewe by a merino ram.— Edie Bros. (Fdievale) 1. Three Corriedale wethers. —Edie Bros. 1. Three cross-bred Down wethers.—James Stevenson (Wendon) 1, D. and W. M‘Laughlin 2, Janies Stevenson 3. Three longwool or cross-bred longwool wethers. —Edie Bros. 1, D. and W. M'Laughlin (Riccartonl 2, Edie Bros, 3. Three longwool or cross-bred longwool wethers not exceeding 22 months. —Young Bros, (Outrarn) 1, J. M. Smith, jun. (Jvakanui) 2, Young Bros. 3. Three cross-bred Down wethers not exceeding 22 months.—Young Bros. 1 and 2. Three Corriedale or first cross half-bred wethers not exceeding 22 months.—D. and W. M'Laughlin 1, Clifton Settlement 2 and 3. Sheep most suitable for frozen meat trade.—Clifton Settlement 1. Three cross-bred Down lambs.—T. J. Hawn 1, Yoimg Bros, Outrarn) 2, Chas. Findlay (Mosgiel) o. Cross-bred longwool lambs. —Clifton Settlement 1 and 2. J. M. Smith, Jun., 3. Cross-bred longwool lambs, bred and fed by exhibitor.—Clifton Settlement 1 and 2. The judge said that the sheen were all of exceptional "ualify. In most of the classes the quality was so even that the judging had to be influenced somewhat by weight. WOOL. Judges; Messrs F. S. Laycock, E. J. Demiv, George W. Clarke, George Black. —Stud Sheep of All Varieties. — Romncv. —W. Rvson (Waikaka Valley) 1. Corriedale.—H. P. MTntyre (Maitland) 1 and 2. Merino.—F. H. Smith (Albury) 1, Hay Bros. (Macraes Flat) 2, James Scott (Wafa urn) 3. —Flocks of 2,000 Sheep, and Under.— 44's-46’s.—R. M. Nichol (Maitland) 1. 46’s-48's.—G. P. Johnston (Waikaka Valley) 1, R. M. Nichol (Maitland) 2. *4B’s-50’s.—A. G. Herbert (Kelso) 1. 60's.— I Thomas Fleming (Kaihiku) 1 and 2. S6’s-58’s.—H. P. MTntyre (Maitland) 1, Wm. Aysnn (Waikaka) 2 and 3. 58's.—Wm. Ayson (Waikaka) 1 and 2, J. P. Herlihy (Patcaroa) 3. 60’s-64’s.—James Scott (Idaburn) 1 and 2. ... —Flocks of Over 2,000 Sheep.— 48’s-50’s.—W. S. Thomson (Warcpa) 1 and 2, R. Acton-Adams (Heriot) 5. 50's. —R. Acton-Adams 1 and 3, James M‘Arthur (Clyde) 2. 56’s-58's. —R, Acton-Adams 1, W. S. Thomson (Warcpa) 2 and 3. 58’s.—W. S. Thomson 1 and 2, R. ActonAdams 3. It was stated that the wool exhibit was tho best scon for many years. FRUIT. Judge: Mr B. G. Goodwin, Government expert. —Apples.— Champion class, open to individual growers throughout New Zealand.-*'-!!. J Werner (Alexandra) 1 -and 2, William Wright (Cromwell) 3. Single plate lots. —11. Werner 1, William Wright 2, Robert Ritchie (Cromwell) 3. Cox’s Orange Pippin.—D. Martin (Beaumont) 1 and 5, R. Ritchie 2. —Apples for Export.— Two cases packed for export and selected from any shipment leaving Dunedin on or before April 16.—Central Otago Fruit!»nds. Ltd., and Ripponvale Fruit Packers, Ltd., (equal) 1, Ripponvaic 2, Brookhmds Orchard Company (Ettrick) 3, Fruitlauds and Bcnholm Orchard Company v.h.c. —Apples for Local Market,— Tliree cases, two dessert and one cooking, named, graded, and packed.—D. Martin (Beaumont) 1, H. Werner (Alexandra) 2, Brooklands Orchard Company (Ettrick) 5. —Dessert.— On-e case Cleopatra.—D. Martin L, H. Werner 2, David Ritchie {Bannockburn) 5. One case Cox’s Orange. —D. Martin 1, 2, and v.h.c,, H. Werner 3. One case Delicious.—ll. Werner 1, D. Martin 2. One case Scarlet Nonparicl.—D. Martin 1 and v.h.c., H. Werner 2, James Ritchie. (Bannocjkjmrn) 3. One case Esopus Spitzenburg.—-D. Martin 1,2, and 3, Brooklands Orchard Company v.h.c. One case Jonathan,—H. Werner 1, D. Martin 2 and 3. One case Newton Pippin.— Brooklands Orchard Company 1, D. Martin 2. One case any variety.—D. Ritchie 1, H. Werner 2, D. Martin 5 and v.h.c. Cooking. One case Ballarat.—H. Werner 1, EBlakcvvay (Upper Riccarton) 2. One case Dun’s Favorite. —D. Martin 1 and v.h,c., E. T. Kitto 3, No second awarded.

One case London Pippin.—D. Martin 1 and 2, H. J. Werner 3. One case Rome Beanty,—H. J. Werner 1, D. Martin 2 and 3. One case Rymor.—D. Martin 1 and 2, H. Werner 3, E. T. Kitto v.h.c. ■ One case Stunner.—H. Werner 1, Brookland Orchard Company 2. D. Martin 3. One case Lord Wolselcy.—Mrs R. Lewis (Galloway) 1, D. Martin 2,3, and v.h.c. One case any variety.— D. Martin 1 and v.h.0., IL Werner 2 and 3. GRAIN AND SEED. Judge: Mr H. A. Salmon. Grain. Purple Tuscan wheat. —Donald Reid and Co., Ltd. 1, R. B. Meek (Enfield) 2. Red Tuscan wheat.—H. R. Finch (Milburn) I, Donald Reid and Co., Ltd. 2. Velvet wheat. —James Freeman (Five Forks) 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2, K B. Meek 5. Red chaff or Hunter’s wheat.—James Freeman 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. Velvet-oar wheat. Arthur Grant (Wyllio’s Crossing) 2 Various (variety to bo named), for farmers only.—James Freeman 1, Thomas Gemracll (Western) 2, Mrs W. Kirk (MosgioJ) 3. Chevalier barley.—Thomas Houston (Lower Shotover) 1 and 2. Dun oats. —Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd. (Dunedin) 2. Algerian oats.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd, 2. Black Tartarian oats. —National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd. 1, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd. 2. Webb’s Challenge black oats.—Dalgety and Co., Ltd. I. Black oats (any other variety).—National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd. L Garton oats. —Thomas Gernmell (Weston) 1, Joseph Cooper (Freshford) 2, Dalgoty and Co., Ltd. 3. Various white oats. —Lory and Finlayson (Crookston) 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. —Seeds.— Perennial ryegrass, 27-28IU.—'Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) I, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2. Perennial ryegrass, 28-291.b.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd.'* (Christchurch) 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2. Perennial ryegrass, 30-311b.—Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 1, Otago Fanners’ Cooperative Association, Ltd. 2, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 5.,

Italian ryegrass.-WVViglit, Stephenson, and Go., Ltd. (Christchurch) _l, Otago Farmers’ Cooperative ■ Association, Ltd., and Waters, Ritchie, and Co. (equal) 2. Western wnltho.—-Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Otago Farmers’ Co,-operative .Association and Waters, Ritchie, and Co, (equal) 2. Cocksfoot, 16-171b.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co,, Ltd (Christchurch) 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2, Otago Fanners’ Co-operative Association 3. Cocksfoot, 18-191b.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) __ 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2, Otago I’armors’ Co-op. Association 3. Timothy.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Nimmo and Blair, Ltd. 2, Otago Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Association 3, National Mortgage and Agency Company, h.c. Crested dogstail.—-Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co., Ltd. 2, Otago Farmer’s Co-operative Association 3. Chewing’s fescue.—Nimmo and Blair, Ltd. 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2. Rape, broad leaf Essex. --Wright. Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Waters, Ritchie, and Go. 2, Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association 3. Cowgrass clover.—Wright. Stephenson, and do., Lid. (Christchurch). 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2 and 3.

White clover.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch)_ 1, Otago Fanners’ Co-operative Association and Waters, Ritchie, and Co. (equal) 2. Alsvko Clover.—Nimmo and Blair, Ltd., 1. Lucerne. —Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch), 1; Waters, Ritchie, and Co., 2; National Mortgage and Agency Co., Ltd., 3. Partridge Peas.—N. Ward (Tomuka) 1. Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. fChristchurch), 2. Bkio Prussian Peas.—N, Warn (lo Timka) 1 and 2, Swede Turnip Seed. —Wright, Stephenson, an d 00.. Ltd. (Christchurch), 1. Turnip Seed.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co.. Ltd. (Christchurch), 1. The judge said that the entries tor CTain were about- the same as last year, and the first prizes in some classes were exceptionally fine samples. The Cartons, in particular, were a very strong class, the entries being exceptionally fine representatives of the breed. Particular mention should also he made of the Duns, the first prize of which was an cxccqv tionallv choice sample. In seed, dogstail, cowgrass. and ryegrass were very good. The entries of alsvko were disap) minting. Partridge peas were a strong class of a very high quality. HONEY, EGGS, PRESERVES.

Judge : S. C. Rhodes, Government Apiarist. Two bottles liquid honey— Wm. B. 'Richards (.Puk-oawa) 1, H. M i 1 (Caversham) 2, ?. Y. Zwimpfer (ioolburn) 3. , IT , Two bottles granulated honey.—MmB. Richards 1, Miss E. Moore (Baldutliaj Three sections honey in comb. P. "J-* Zwimpfer 1, W. T. Slater (Ngapara) 2. Two bottles liquid honey, two bottles granulated honey, ami three sections honey—P. Y. Zwimpfer 1. _ Bottled fruit (t%o varieties).—Mrs Albert Jordan 1, Miss A. M'lntyre 2, W. B. Fowler 3. Three pots jam, assorted.—Miss A. Hayes (Dunedin) 1, Miss M. Allan (Oinimi) 2. Three pots marmalade. —Miss D. Oi.landers (Dunedin) 1, Mrs W. Nicoll (Dunedin) 2. , T Three bottles sauce or relieh.—Miss .v. Allan 1, Miss A. MTntyre 2, Miss A. Hayes 3. , . . , , One dozen lien’s eggs (single vote)Wm. Cook (Burnside) 1, Jas. D. bhephord (Southland) 2, Andrew N- Ixivo (Green Island) 3. , , . The judge remarked that in future he thought the egg class should bo for tho best dozen oggs suitable for export. HAMS AND BACON. Judge: Mr J. R. Prentice (Mosgiol). Two sides bacon (smoked), hmd.say and Co. (Invercargill) 1, D. W. Johnston and Sons 2, Barron Bros. (Waitati) 3 Two sides bacon (greenD. W. ston and Sons 1 and 3, Lindsay and C-o. (Invercargill) 2. Two hams (smoked). —D, W. Johnston and Sons 1, Robert Clarke (Oamaru) 2. Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill) 0. Two hams (green).—Robert Clarke (Oamaru) 1, D. W. Johnston and Sons A ‘ ll Two rolls of bacon (smoked).— Robert Clarko 1, Lindsay and Co. and D. VV. Johnston and Sons (equal) 2. Two rolls of bacon (green).—Salisbury Butchery 1, Lindsay and Co. 2, Robert Clarko and D. W. Johnston (equal) 6. Tho judge said that there was a very fine display of bacon, particularly m the smoked class. The quality could not have been better. The hams were also a particularly fine exhibit. In tho two hams (green)' class R. Clarko (Camara gained the maximum number oi marks (IUJ).

FARMERS’ BUTTER. Judges: Government Graders. 21b fresh butter in ill) rolls or pats.— Mrs R. M'Donald (Waikouaili) 1, Mrs R - Clark (Hooper's Inlet) 2, Mrs J- Robertson (Waikouaili) 5. 21b fresh butter in Mb rolls or pats, one week old. To bo stamped by the secretary one v/cck before Show.—Mre RM'Donald 1, Mrs R. Clark 2, Mrs J. Robertson 3. 21b powdered butter in 4Tb rolls oi pats. To bo stamped by the secretary one week before Show.—Mrs R. Clark 1, Mrs R M'Donald 2, Mrs J. Robertson 3. 21b powdered butter in jib rolls or pats. _M-rs R. Clark 1, Mrs R. M'Donald 2, Mrs J. Robertson 5.

21b fresh butter in rolls or pats. Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Miss G. Timms (Outram) 2, Mrs J, Robertson 3. 21b fresh butter in slb rolls or pats, one week old.—-Mrs J. Robertson 1, Mrs A. Moore (Balclutha) 2. 21b powdered butter in ylb rolls or pats. To be stamped by the son-rotary one week before Show.—Mrs J. Robertson 1, Mrs A. Mooro 2. 21b powdered butter in ilb r °bs or pats. —Mrs R. M'Donald 1, Mrs J, Robertson 2, Mrs A. Moore 3.

Collection of butter, oxhibitgd in ilb rolls or pats; ono tray (11b iresh, lib powdered, Ub salt). To bo judged by quality and neatness of get-up; suitable for table use.—Mrs R. Clark 1, Mrs A. Moore 2, Mrs B. Lawrence (Clinton) 3. 101 b salt butter in jars. To be stamped bv the secretary one month before Show, —Mrs R. Clark 1. Mrs R. WDonald 2. Collection of fancy butter, design only. —Mrs Joseph Cooper (Frcshlord) 1, Miss L. Tisdall (Middloraaroh) 2, Miss M. Callander (Mosgiel) 3. Collection of fancy baiter, suitable for table use; quality to bo taken into consideration.—Mrs R. Clark I, Miss L. Tisdall 2. The judges remarked that the entries were not up to expectation, and the quality was only average. The standard of quality was so. marked that they had no difficulty in making the awards. Some of the exhibitors would bo wise to note the terras and conditions laid down in the catalogue relating to neatness and set-up of the exhibits. SCHOOL COMPETITIONS. Judges: Messrs J. W. Hadfksld (Dumbarton) and E, B. Torment. Collection of twelve kinds of vegetables, -yGreon Island School 1, Cloorgc Street 2, Nasoby 3, Momona v.h.c. Swede turnips.—Naseby School Yellow-fleshed turnips.—Naseby School Mangles, mammoth long red.—Outram School 1, Naseby 2, Green Island 3. Mangles, yellow.—Naseby School 1 and 3, Momona 2. Collection of beets, carrots, and parsnips.—Oamaru Middle School 1, Momona 2, Outram 3. Collection of potatoes, six varieties.—• Tokomairino D.H.S. 1, Momona 2, Green Island 3.

Potatoes, Up-to-Date,—Green Island School 1, Pukepito 2, Nasoby 3. Potatoes, any variety other than Up-to-Date.—Naseby School 1,2, and 3, Potatoes, any colored variety..—Momona 1, Groon Island 2, Naseby 3. Onions.—Green Island 1, Oamara Middle 2 and 5..

Collection of seeds, beans, and peas. — Naseby 1, Green Island 2 and 3. Marrows, any variety.—Outran! 1, Green Island 2. BREAD AND SCONES. Judges; Mrs R. Hannah (Ont.ra.in) and Miss S. Tweed (Gavorsham). Home-made white loaf, plain.—Mrs R. M'Donald (Waikoikoi) 1, Mrs Allan Al'Donald (Outrara) 2, Mrs W. A. Baker 3, Mrs B. Lawrence (Clinton) v.h.c., Miss T. Fahey (Lawrence) h.c. Home-made loaf (brown), wheatmoal. — Mrs W. A. Baker 1, Mrs R. M'Donald 2, Airs E, M'Farlane (Ravensbourno) 5, Mrs I). Blackie (Roslyn) v.h.c.., Mrs B. Lawrence (Clinton) h.c. Home-made scones (girdle).—Miss M. E. Sinclair (Berwick) 1, Airs J. A Sinclair (Berwick) 2, Mrs M. Brown (Mosgiel) 3, Mrs A. Macdonald (Outrara) v.h.c.., Miss M. Callander (Mosgiel) h.c. llome-mado scones (oven), plain. —Mrs T. Fahey (Lawrence) 1, Mrs A. Macdonald (Outram) 2, Mrs J. Carlyle (Mosgiel) 3, Mrs R, M'Donald (Waikoikoi) v.h.c., Airs J. A. Sinclair (Berwick) h.c. Date scones. —Airs A. Macdonald (Outram) 1, Mrs M. E. Sinclair (Berwick) 2, Mrs M. Brown (.Mosgiel) 3, -Mrs R. M'Donald (WaikbUtoi) v.h.c., Airs J. Carlyle (Mosgiel) h.c. Six whole whejatmoal scones, plain. Airs J. Carlyle 1, Airs AI. Brown 2, Airs A. .M'Donald 5, Mrs D. Biocide v.h.c., Mrs J. Burns (Ghatto Creek) h.c. Potato scones.—Miss AL Callander 1, Mrs AL Brown 2, Miss W. E. Sinclair 3, Airs J. A. Sinclair v.h.c., Airs A. M'Donald h.c. Plain oatmeal cakes, rolled. —Alias Al. E. Sinclair 1, Mrs J. A. Sinclair 2, Mrs R. Ross (Gore) 3, Mrs J. Burn v.h.c., Airs R. M'Donald h.c. Six pikelets. —Airs AL Brown 1, Mrs A. Macdonald 2, Mrs W. Allan (Alosgiol) 3, Mrs E. Todd (Roslyn) v.h.c., Mrs D. Gillandnrs (Dunedin) h.c. Shortbread. —Airs M. Brown 1, Mrs B. E. Tisdall (Middleraarch) 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 3, Airs D. Blackio v.h.c,, Mrs A. Macdonald h.c. —Amateur Classes.— Home-made loaf (white), plain.—Mias A. Aloorc (Balciutha) I, Airs AY. A. Baker (Dunedin) 2, Alisa M. Finlay (Sawyers Bav) 3, Mrs F. M. Donaldson (St. Clair) v.h.c., Airs J. Christie (North-cast Valley) h.c. Home-made loaf (wheatmeal), brown. — Mrs 1). Stepp-on (Roslyn) 1, Mrs W. Barnes (Momington) 2, Airs W. A. Baker 3, Mrs A. Polwarth (Dunedin) v.h.c. Mrs T. Fahey (Lawrence) h.c. Home-made nut loaf.—Miss AI. E. Sinclair 1, Mrs W. A. Baker 2, Miss Ivy Kirk (Mosgiel) 3, Mrs A. Steel (Roslyn) v.h.c., Miss Ina Guy (Gavorsham) h.c. Home-made eepnos (girdle).—Miss A. Brown (Alosgiol) 1, A. Macpherson (Berwick) 2. Airs J. Cahandcr 3, Mrs J. Horan (Dunedin) v.Kc., Miss J. Falconer (Roslyn) h.c. Home-made scones (oven), plain.—Alias A. Brown 1, Miss AI. Pullar (Pukerau) 2, Miss Ivv Tisdall (Aliddlomarch) 3, Mrs A. Steel (Roslyn) v.h.c., Mrs Y. ATFarlaue (Ravensbourno) h.c. Date scones (sweetened).—Miss A. Brown 1. Airs R. Lawrence (Clinton) 2, Afiss M. Hayes (Wyndham) 3, Aliss S. Harvey (Ravensbourno) v.h.c., Mrs A. Polwarth h.c.

Whole wheatmeal sennas (plain).—Aliss A. Brown 1, Airs A. Polwarth 2, Airs R. Lawrence 3, Aliss AL Hayes v.h.c., Airs M. Best (St. Hilda) h.c.

Potato scones.—Miss A. Brown 1. Aliss M. Hayes 2, Aliss E. Robertson (Anderson Bay) 3. Plain oatmeal cakes (flat).—Airs J. Horan 1, Aliss A. Brown 2, Airs T. Fahey 3, Airs J. Bums v.h.c., Miss R. S. Falconer (Cavorsbam) h.c. Pikelets. —Aliss A. Brown 1, Airs AL Best 2, Mrs J. Gordon (Warepa) 3, Aliss A. Greer (Roslyn) v.h.c., Airs D. Gillanders tuc. Shortbread.—-Mrs R. K. Tisdall 1, Aliss AI. Pnllar 2, Miss A. Brown 3, Airs J. Gordon v.h.c., Airs J. Callander h.c. —Open Classes. — Tray of plain oven scones, girdle scones, date scones, wheatmeal scones, pikelets, and oatmeal cakes (rolled).—Mrs AI. Brown 1, Airs A. Macdonald 2, Miss AL E. Sinclair 3, Airs R. M‘Donald v.-luc.,. Miss AL Callander h.c. CAKES, BISCUITS, SWEETS. Judges: Airs T. D. Paterson and Airs A. ALKinnon. Billy sponge.—Aliss E. Aloorc (Balclntha) 1, Mrs A. Johnson (Mosgiel) 2, Miss J. Al'Lachlan 3. Sponge roll. —Miss E. Aloorc 1, Aliss A. Moore 2, Aliss AL Wylie (Mosgiel) 3. Plain sponge cake.—'Aliss AL Paterson 1, Mrs J. Horan 2, Airs J. Carlvle (Mosgiel) 3. Butter sponge sandwich (iced).- —Aliss S. Paterson 1, Alias L. Tisdall 2, Alias AL Finlay (Sawyers Bay) 5, Airs J. Stewart v.h.c.

Seed cake. —Miss M. Grant (Outram) 1, Mrs R. E. Tisdall 2, Mrs A. .Macdonald (Outram) 3, Mrs D. Connor (Mosgiel) v.h.c., Mrs D. Gillandcrs h.c, Madeira cake.—Mrs A. Macdonald 1, Sirs J. Stan away (Outram) 2. Gingerbread cake. —Mrs Warren fTainni) 1, Mrs R. E. Tisdall 2, Mrs A. Gilchrist 3, Mrs J. Gordon (Warepa) v.h.c., Mrs D. Connor (Mosgiel) h.c. Light fruit cake. —Mrs J. Gordon 1, Mrs A. Macdonald 2, Mrs D. Connor 5. Dark fruit cake.—Mrs H, Dunn 1, Mrs A. Macdonald 2, Miss M. Grant 3, Mrs It. E. Tisdall v.h.c., Mrs J. Stanaway h.c. Iced cake. —Mrs J. Hnttcm 1, Mrs Macdonald (Dunedin) 2, Miss A. MTntyre 3. Puff pastry. —Miss R. M'Millan (Mosgiel) I, Mrs D. Stephen 2, Miss A. MTntyre Biscuits.—Mrs D. Gillandcrs 1, Mrs A. Macdonald 2. Afternoon ten cakes. —'Mrs D, tjriEanders 1 and 2. Mrs J. Bums 3. Home-made toffees. —Mrs F. Meredith (North-cast Valley) 1, Miss A. H. Kirkpatrick 2, Mrs A. G. Paterson 3. Collection home-made ices, creams, etcMrs F Meredith 1, Mrs W. B. Fowler (North-cast Valley) 2, Mrs A, G. Paterson ' Chocolate dike.—Miss A. Brown 1, Mrs J. Hutton 2, Miss S. Paterson 3, Mrs J. Burns (Cliatto Creek) v.h.c. Orange cake,—Miss M Paterson 1, Mrs J Hutton 2, Miss A. Brown 3, Mrs A. Steel v.h-c., Miss M, Grant (Omraml h..c. Apple nie.—Mrs H. Dunn 1, Miss A. steel 2, Mies L. M'Millan 3. Mrs J. Horan v.h.c., Airs A, Steel h.c.

needlework. Judge; Mrs E. A. Bennett. Pair hand-knitted socks (fine wool').— Miss B. B, Miller (Oamarn) 1,2, and 3. Pair hand-knitted socks (wheeling).— Mrs C. Matthews 1, Mrs J. Davis (Gimme r bum) 2, Mrs M. I. Reid 3. Lady’s woollen jacket or jumper (knitted). —Mrs Macaulay 1, Miss Ronton 2, Miss B. Andrew 3. Piece of plain sowing, any garment.— Miss 0. Halligan 1, Mils 0. Taylor (Tiraarn) 2, Mrs J. Eitchio (Bannockburn) 3. Set of buttonholes, sis in cotton or linen and six in cloth. —Miss L. M'Millan (Mosgiel) 1, Miss Crawford (Waikoikoi) 2, Mrs W. B. Fowler 3. Best exhibit crochet, tray or supper cloth (Irish crochet to bo excluded) ; article to bo complete.—Miss C. M. Colo I, Miss M. Wright (Ontram) 2, Mrs E. M. Robertson 3. Best doyloy, other than crochet.—Miss J. King 1, Miss A. H. Kirkpatrick 2, Miss Cl. M. Colo 3. Lady’s knitted silk jumper.—Miss R. Andrew/ 1, Miss A. Wymar 2, Mm A, Gilchrist 3. Worked cushion.—Mrs R. Hancos 1, Mrs Pcarco 2, Miss 0. Halligan 5. Handbag (knitted, crocheted, or worked). —Miss Green 1, Miss Eitchio {Bannockburn) 2, Miss J. Girvan 3. Daintiest blouse (any description).— Miss 0. il Colo 1, Miss Ritchie 2, Miss N. Salmon 5, . SOLDIERS’ CLASSES. . (Judges ; Mrs Keith S. Ramsay, Miss Burton, and Mr G. W. Herrick.) I leather Work.—T. M'Auiay (Montocilloj and T. thrill (Montecillo) 1 (equal). A, S. Gray (Montecillo) 2, J. T. Dobson (Montecillo) 3, G. Gumming (Montecillo) v.h.c. and h.c., W. H. Grant (Montei - cillo) &,

Basket Work (Cane Carrying Baskets). —S. W. Ewens (Alontecillo) 1, G. Russell (Alontecillo) 2, W. Spence (Dunediu Hospital) 3. Poker Work.—G. Gumming (Alontecillo) 1 and h.c., W. J- Reid (Alontecillo) 2 and 3, J. Rainham (Alontecillo) v.h.c., A. G. Gray (Alontecillo) h.c. Needlework (Colored).- —G. Beardsmoro {Alontecillo) 1, J. Stark (Alontecillo) 2 and v.h.c., G. Scurr (Alontecillo) 3 and h.c., J. Rainham c. ~, , . Pewter Work.—W. J. Reid (Monte*cillo) 1, G. Beardsmore (Montocillo) S, i. Dobson (Alontecillo) 3. Raffia Baskets.—W. H. Grant (Alontecillo) 1, J. Stark (Alontecillo) 2, J. Rainham (Alontecillo) 3, G. Russell v.h.c., vv. J. Reid h.c. Raffia Work.—S. Ewens 1, W. 1L Grant 2, J. Rainham 3. Cane Work (Heavy).—W. J. Hare (Dunedin Hospital) 1, S. W. Ewens 2, G A. Beardsmoro 3. Basket Trays.—W. ,1. Hare 1, 0. Sinclair 2, G. A. Beardsmoro 3, v.h.c., and h.c SHOW EXHIBITS. [Published by Areahgemknt.] AN EYE-OPENER. AN EXHIBIT THAT IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION. While it is generally recognised, that the quality of fruit grown in Central Otago is second to none in the world, few seem to realise what delectable preserves the same fruit is capable of making. An instance of this is found in tho complimentary remarks that arc heard from people viewing tho very fine exhibit of “ Stella ” preserves and condiments at the present time on view at the Pacific Preserving Company’s stand in the Winter Show. The variety and quality' of this display is an eye-opener to largo _ numbers. It is bardly conceived as possible that such toothsome preserves, such delectable jams and jellies, are locally made, for they compare more than favorably with tho highest grade imported article. “ Stella” preserves arc a credit to Otagogrown fruit, and a credit to local manufacturing skill and enterprise. This progressive firm have recently commenced the manufacture of ‘‘Stella” pickles and sauces. The pi cldcs are manufactured from a valuable secret Oriental recipe-, the contents of which are known only to the “Stella” manufacturer. People who have tested these pickles state that they are superior to the best rimjwrlod, and, judging from the keen demand which has been experienced and the complimentary remarks heard about them, it is evident that they have taken the pnblic fancy, and a great future is predicted for them. Special reference should he made to the “Stella” onion pickles, which arc undoubtedly the best lino ever packed in Now Zealand. The “Stella” stand is situated in the upstairs portion of the building facing the stairs, and a careful study of _ this exhibit must impress upon the intelligent person the advisability of purchasing at a favorable price locallv-mannfa-ctur-ed lines of equal or better quality than the imported, AN INTERESTING AIACHINE. A SHOW WEEK ATTRACTION. The sight of intricate machinery in motion is a spectacle that is absorbingly interesting to most of ns, and one that comes as a welcome diversion to _ those whoso daily range of vision takes in nothing but immobile objects. This is tho reason, no doubt, why such large numbers regularly visit Thomsons 1 model cordial and carbonated water factory' when it is thrown open for inspection during Show Week. Even' Winter Show hundreds visit tho factory “daily, amongst them being quite a number who attend not only' once in a while, but every year they go to the show, so fascinating is it to watch the almost human machines at work.^ This year the factory is again being thrown 'open for inspection, and there doubtless will he a larger attendance than ever, for in addition to the filling, labelling, and counting machines, (ho wonderful Purity hydro machine (a recent invention of the film’s) is now m operation, and ; n itself is a great attraction. The Purity Hydro took Alessrs Cossens and Black some eighteen months tojmild. It is an imposing machine, about 50ft ’n length, sft in height, and 4ft in width, and is driven by electricity. But its^ groat attraction lies in its wonderful efficiency. Without tho bottles being lifted or touched by anvone, the Purity Hydro cleans, washes', sterilises, rinses, and delivers three thousand perfectly-sterilised bottles in an hour, a feat that "must bo witnessed to be proper!v realised. Other interesting objects besides the Purity Hydro which are well worth a fewminutes’ 'inspection are the gas washing tank, til-eel water storage tank (which is lighted internally by electricity)and tho laboratory', with its ozone generating plant, elaborate and delicate scales, _and other accessories need for the scientific testing of raw materials used in manufacturing the firm’s popular products. Altogether a pleasant and instructive hour may be spent going through this model sunlit factory', with its up-to-date equipment. It will be thrown open for inspection, tomorrow (Wednesday) being the first day. 'The hours are from 10 to 12 in the morning, 1 to 5 in the afternoon, and 7 to 9.50 in the evening. The factory is most conveniently situated, being only a few doors from the Agricultural Hal! in Crawford street, where the show is being held.

9 • o E . = 1 6 A E Total.

Jffosgiel •— 46 23* 15 5 — 844 Moegiel * 45* 2S* 15 5 — 94* Healey ... 454 284 15 5 — 84 Inter-Wanganui 45* 23), 15 4 _ 93 Tuturau 444 284 15 5 93 Wi-rteng ... 44 2 8* 15 5 —' 924 Awatua 44 ■ 23* 15 5 — 924 Iklcndale — ... 44 23 i 15 5 — 924 Stirling 43* 231 15 C 92“ Kimu ... — 434 234 15 5 — 92 V/yudiiam ... 45* 28* 15 5 — 92 Waianiwa „ «- 43* 284 IS 5 — 82 Momona. 44 23* in6 - 82 Stirling — — 43 234 is 5 — 914 Parobai ~ 43* 28“ 15 5 — 91* 0 repaid «4 28* 144 4J— 91 W oodiaixls — 44 274 14* 5 — 91

Two large full cream New Zealand Ched-dar-shaped cheese (801b each), suitable for export, while solor. Mosgiel 47 281 15 5 — 951 E.inui 46 281 15 5 - 941 Waianiwa 461 251 15 5 — 94' 'Mosaic I ... 45] 231 15 5 — 94 Edendnlo. ... ... 45 251 15 5 —i 9‘3jjj Kyal Bush Woodlands 45 281 15 5 — 93 \ 45' 231 15 4]- 93| White rig _ ... 45 281 15 Wyndham 44.1 281 15 5 - 93 2 Tdonicma ... _ Hi 2B1 15 5 - 93 Edonclalo ... 44] 231 15 5 — 93 Awarua ._ _. 44 281 15 5 - 92] 1’aretiai 45 28" 15 41- 92] Henley 44 23 15 5 — 92 Tuturau ... 44 28 15 5 — 92 Stirling 431 231 15 5 - S2 Stir! in" 43t 28] 15 5 — 92 Orepuki 44 28] 15 4] — 92 Wood, buds 41 28 15 4]- 91 j inter-Wanganui - 44 28 14] 44— 91 Two her;:;' factory-made cheese (801b each), suitable for export, white or colored, to be sent disco from factory to show. T'i’mk1;i!o 46 28 £ 15 5 - 94] Tutor.) ii 45] 28* 15 5 — 94 Wide,.,-ig 45 2 Hi 15 5 - 931 Waianiwa 44] 2Sl 15 5 — 93 Monona 44 28 J 15 5 — 92] Ivdcndale 451 i 15 5 - 92 Wyndham 434 15 5 — 92 Jlosgiel 44 28 15 5 — 92 Stirling Alosgici 45] 43] a 15 15 5 — 92 4 — 91 Two factory-made cheese (80lb each), suitable for export, colored, ope to factories whose output exceeds 100 Ions llosgicl 46], 28 *f 15 5 — 95 Momona 46 28l 15 5 - 94] Edendale ... ... 45] 28| 15 5 — 94 Wimerig 45 28 1 15 5 “ “] Inter-Wanganui - 45 28£ 15 5-93] Henley 45 2S| 15 5 — 931 Waianiwa 45 23J 15 5 — 931 Tuturau „. ... 44] 28115 5 — 93' Awarua 45 28“ 15 5 - 93 Stirling 44 28£ 15 5 — 921 Stirling ... ... 44 23i15 5 — 924 Wyndham 4-1 23 1 15 5 - 924 Orepuki ... ... 44 28 .'r 141 5 — 92 I'arctai 44 2&1 15“ 4]- 92 Two factory-made cli coso (801b cadi) suitable for export, while, open to factories whoso output exceeds 100 Lons. Mosgiel 47 23£ 15 5 - 95] 5 — 94] J'xlem'.ale 46 28 b 15 Wlnteiig 45] 28^15 5 - 94 ilomona 45 28 £ 15 5 — 934 Talurau ... — 44 28 £ 15 5 — 92] 4]- 92] Orepuki 44] 23 g 15 Kdendalc 44] 28 b15 5 — 95 Wyndham 44 29“ 15 5 — 93 Henley 44] 28 lb 41— 92 A win ua 45] 26i 15 5 — 92 Stirling Inlcr-Wang-amii 43] 28A15 5 — 92 44] 23“ 14] 4 — 91 Two factory-made cheese (801b each), white, open to factories w hose output decs not exceed 100 tons. Kailangata Ml 29 15 4 — 92] Takarualua 44' 28t 15 41— 92 Two factory-made cheese (801b each), colored, open to factories whose output does not exceed 100 tons. Taka main a Kaitaugala 81 St 15 15 41- 921 4 — 92 Two factorv-mado cheese, suitable for cxport, white or colored, open oniy to rnombors of the N.Z. !>airy Factory (Managers’ Association. 5 — 951 Mosgiel 46] 29 15 Mosgiol Whitcrig 45 45 II 15 15 5 — 93] 5 — 951 luter-Wangn-md 44] 23 15 4] — 92 One case (5) medium factory cheese, suitable for export, wnite o r colored. Eyal Bush 46 29 15 5-95 Waianiwa ... ~. 46 23] 15 5 — 94] 4]- 93] Whitcrig 45] 281 15 Alomona 45 28 15 5'— 93 Tuturau ... — 44] 28] 15 5 — 93 Wyndham Waianiwa 44 44 23] 15 15 5 — 92] 5 — 92] Stirling ss 28 2 15 5 — 92 Stirling 15 B — 91] Awarua ... 44 28 14] 5 — 91]

Win tori" ... ... 451 28i 15 5 — 94 | Waiiiniwa ... „. ‘15 281 15 4J — 951 : Awarua ... 44 2915 5 — 95 Mornona ... 441 28 15 5 — 92^ Tuturau ... 44 281 15 5 — 921 Stirling ... 44 281 15 5 — 92| Wywlham Stirling — ... 44 ... 44 28115 15 41— 92 5

J 2 1" -a - > s -2 in 1 •43 1 11 T. and P. (On.) 451 24 10 10 5—94* CKvaka Co-op. — 4a 24 10 10 5—84 Canterbury T. and P. (Dn.) 44i 44 24 24 10 10 10 10 5—03* 5—03 T. and P, (Dn.) 44 24 10 10 5-03 AVaiUi'Jci (Dn.) 44 24 10 10 5-03 Wuiaki (tnv.) 44 21 10 10 5—93 Waitaki (Dn.) 44 24 10 10 5—93 Waitaki (Gam.) 431 24 10 10 5—924 Invercargill 451 24 10 10 5—02* Tomuka ... „. 45) 24 10 10 5 —92* Canterbury ~ 24 10 10 5-92* Levin „ 44 23 10 10 5—92 T. ami P. (Cam.) 43 24 10 10 5—S2 Co-op. of Otago 43 24 10 10 5—92 Jidumlalo 42i 2-1 10 10 5-91 J-

Owaka 45 24 10 10 5—94 Canterbury .„ 44| 24 10 10 5—93* Teinuka 44 24 10 10 5—93 Canterbury «i 24 10 10 5—92* Lc'Vill 44 23 10 10 5-92 One box (,'cvvM butter, open to factories roceivinj; home-separated 1 cream only. Owaka 45* 24 10 10 5—94* Waitaki (Dn.) ... 45 24 10 10 5—94 Canterbury 44^ 24 10 10 5—93* Waitaki (.Dn.) 44 24 10 10 5—93 Canterbury 4*4 24 10 10 5—93 Waitaki (Inv.) - 44 24 10 10 5—05 Tninnka 43* ■24 10 10 5—92* Waitaki (Cam.) 43* 24 9* 10 5—92 Co-op. of Otago 43 24 10 10 5—92 T. and I'. (Oam.) 43 24 10 10 5—92 Invercargill 43 24 10 10 5-92 T. and I’. (Oarn.) 43 24 10 10 5—92