THE WINTER SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 21116, 31 May 1932, Page 6

THE WINTER SHOW

Over Three Thousand Exhibits Omimi Four Firsts in Cheese Owaka Takes Honour in Butter

That the Otago Winter- Show is of foremost rank amongst the numerous enterprises that make up the programme of the “ Come to Dunedin (Week ” is a claim that substantiates itself. It provides something to see—a pretty picture; .it creates merriment iov tired men and women who are all the better for an hour's idling; its 'guessing competitions and its awards supply the serious-minded with food for thought: its music is of the kmd that a crowd can enjoy. In short, the show brings the people together,, serving as a rendezvous at which the rich and the poor rub shoulders with as much equality of status as one sees at a football match. More important, however, is the wideness of the area from which the interest is generated. Our Winter Show is not a local affair. It draws exhibitors and onlookers from the farthest regions of the South Island, the Otago district being in competition with the vast producing sources of Canterbury and Southland. Of still greater influence in arousing the attention or a mixed multitude is the comprehensiveness of the subject. The chief purpose of an agricultural show is to demonstrate the possibilities of cultivation in regard to foods that everybody eats, and thereby increase the productiveness of the country, thus adding to its wealth. ‘ So that the Agricultural Show is a magnet that really attracts all classes, assembling not only those who are practically addressing themselves to the solution of national problems, but also town dwellers, the unthoughttul as well as the thoughtful, since Mature drives all alike, whether they plan it or not, to tbo search for bodily sustenance. ~ r This consideration applies, of course, to all agricultural shows. They have a common inspiration. The advantage that Otago holds over some of the shows in other places is in having ripe experience as a guide. Our show was inaugurated forty years ago, and since then it has trained men tor competency in planning and in executing, making them specialists m such a job. The life governor of the society, sir John Roberts, took a .leading part in the founding of the Winter Snow, and is still with us. Other veterans who have occupied the presidential chan, and are yet available for counsel, include Messrs James Smith, Alex. Douglas, James Gow, and our ve;y wise secretary. Mr E. F. Duthie, a perfect encyclopedia on the subject of shows, who this year once more directs all tne oetails. Qf more recent date as president are a number of men either on active duty or ready to be called on it wanted —Messrs John Loudon, J. A. Roberts, ff W. Blair, Arthur Johnson (one of the indispensables), F. Freeman, |A. S. Cantrell, Edgar Hazlett, David Andrew, George Black, W. 0. M Cellar, H. C. Campbell, and James Begg. Mr Harry Turner, who was elected president for the current year, has earned the right to bo numbered with that goodly fellowship, "but he has gone to •England on fruit business, and Mr b. Bowman, a very experienced member of the executive, is acting as president, being well acquainted with the duties. Thanks largely to the stalwarts who laid and built on the foundation of the Otago Winter Show, it has for a generation proved itself -worthy ot the honour of being the parent of New Zealand shows of the kind, and there is every reason to expect that the persons who visit year by year will proclaim the 1932 show as one of the very best of the series. . , _ , u,, The new layout m the Brydone Hall proved a great advantage m giving r.ore room to move about. The Hon. C. E. Macmillan, Munster of Agriculture, officially opened the Show at 2.30 p.m. The Government graders on duty beforehand in judging the cheese and butter were Messrs D. Cunningham, E. Beatson, S. Clayton, D. Campbell, and A. T. Gulliver. The class in factory butter that carries the Andrew Cunningham Shield and the society’s gold medal drew six entries, and Canterbury Central won. The same company won in Ijhh. jWyndham won in 1903, and has held the shield ever since; m fact, had it .“for keeps.” but Mrs Andrew Cunningham, wife of the manager, generously gave it back for competition trus year, with it a condition that it never can be won right out. Excellent use of greenery floweis, and foliage is made at this show, all the decorating being done by Mr E. A. There was a large attendance of the public when the official opening ceremony took place this afternoon the acting-president of the A. and 1. Society (Mr S. Bowman) being m the chair in the absence of the president (Mr H. Turner), who recently accepted a position in England. The Minister of Agriculture (Hon. C. E. Macmillan) officially declared the show' open, and in addition to the. Minister and the chairman those on the platform comprised a representative gathering or members of the society, including Sir John Roberts, the “ father of the society.” who holds the position of bon. life - governor. Sir Thomas Sidoy and local members of Parliament wore present. FACTORY CHEESE Judges: Government Graders. — Export grading class (open).— Barry’s Bay, 93.8^9; Milton, 93.651; Omimi, 93.396; Stirling, 93.369; Little Akaloa, • 93.350. , , One New Zealand ohecldar-sbaped cheese, coloured, suitable for export. Omimi, 95 Waikouaiti, 94.8 - Milton, 94.5 -J One New Zealand cheddar-shaped cheese, white, suitable for export.. Omimi, 95.5 and Edendale 95.5 ... ‘ 1 Fairfax, 95 One cheese, white or coloured, suitable for export, open to factories whose output exceeds 100 tons. Menzies Ferry, 95 1 Alilton, 94.8 Otabuti, 94.5 3 One cheese, white or coloured, suitable for export, open to factories whose output dues not exceed 100 tons. Grove Bush. 95 1 Fairfax. 94.8 Little Akaloa, 94.5 m

One cheese, white or coloured, made with the New Zealand Co-operative Rennet Company’s rennet. Challenge cup and £2O, donated by the Rennet Company. ( Omimi, 95.5 1 Menzies Ferry, 95.3 2 Waikouaiti, 95.1 ... 3 Edendale, 95 4 One cheese/ suitable for export, white or coloured, open only to members of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers’ Association. Barry’s Bush, 94.5 1 Wright’s Bush, 94.3 2 Island Dairy Company, 94.1 3 One cheese, white or coloured, from factories that hare never won a prize at the show. Otahuti, 95 1 Kaitangata, 94.8 ... ... 2 Oware, 94.5 ••• ••• 3 One cheese, white or coloured, suitable for export, open to first assistants. Waikouaiti (C. Cornish), 95 1 Seaward Downs, 94.8 2 Oware (W. Bennett), 94.5 3 One cheese, suitable,for export, white or coloured, to be sent direct from factory to the show, and not to compete for special prize. Omimi, 95.5 1 Waikouaiti, 95.3 2 Oware, 95 3 Two medium factory cheeses, suitable for export, white or coloured. Waikouaiti, 95 1 Menzies Ferry, 94.8 ... ... 2 Omimi, 94.5 3 Two loaf cheeses, to be sent direct from factory to show. Edendale, 95.3 1 Waikouaiti, 95.3 2 Barry’s Bay, 95 3 JUDGE’S REMARKS. In the cheese classes the quality is of a uniformly high standard, flavours being sound and bodies pleasing. Very little slit and mechanical openness is noted. Slightly scorched flavour was in evidence in a few entries. The finish and general appearance of the cheese leaves little to be. desired. It is pleasing to note the large increase in both cheese and butter sections. FACTORY BUTTER Judges: Government Graders. One box, 281 b, suitable for export. Owaka (E. G. Henderson, manager) ,95 4 Waitaki, at Dunedin (G. Campbell, manager), 94.7 2 Waitaki, at Oamaru (D._ J. Bowman, manager), 94.5 ... 3 One box, 281 b, suitable for export, open only to members of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers’ Association. Owaka, 95 1 Canterbury Central, 94.8 ... ... 2 Levin,’94.s 3 One box, 281 b, open to factories receiving home-separated cream only. Owaka, 95 ’ I Canterbury Central, 94.8 2 Taieri and Peninsula, 94.6 ... 3 One box, 281 b, first assistants’ class. Owaka (A. G. Laird), 95 ... 1 Coop, of Otago (J. Lang), 94.8 2 Golden Coast (or Eeefton), 94.5 3 One box, 281 b, suitable for export, open to South Island factories. Canterbury Central, 95 1 Waitaki (Oamaru), 94.7 2 Kaikoura, 94.5 3 One box, suitable for export; prize, the Andrew Cunningham Shield and the society’s gold medal. Canterbury Central, 95 ... •... 1 Owaka, 94.8 ... 2 Co-op. of Otago, 94.5 3 JUDGES’ REMARKS. The quality of the butter is well up to previous years standard. An improvement is noted in the size of boxes used, practically all being of a uniform size. A number of boxes have been slightly soiled in transit, and managers would be well advised to use wrappers, which would enable boxes to be staged with an attractive appearance. Canterbury Central Dairy Factory is to be congratulated on again winning the Andrew Cunningliain Shield, after an interval of thirty years. This is the ( first occasion on which this shield lias been competed for since 1902. FARMERS’ BUTTER Judges: Messrs D. Cunningliain, E. Beatson, S. Clayton, D. Campbell, and A. T. Gulliver (Government graders). 11b fresh butter, in -jib rolls or pats. —Mrs J. Hellyer (Macandrew’s Bay) 1 equal (with two exhibits), Mrs J. H. Hill (Townville) 3. lib fresh butter, in jib rolls or pats, one week old, stamped by the secretary nob later than Tuesday, May 24.—Mrs J. Hellyer 1 equal (with two exhibits). lib powdered butter, in jib rolls or pats, stamped by secretary not later than Tuesday, May 24.—Mrs J. Hellyer J and 2, Mrs A. Hellyer (Tuapcka) 3. 11b powdered butter, in -jib rolls or pats.—Mrs J. Hellyer 1 and 2, Mrs S. W. Moffat (Balclutha) 3. lib powdered butter, in jib rolls or pats.—Mrs Alan Fowler (Clarendon) 1, L. Tilson (Kaka Point) 2, Mrs W. Prvde (Pine Ilill) 3—Hb fresh blitter, in jib rolls or pats, ono week old, stamped by the .secretary not later than Tuesday, May 24. L. Tilson (Kaka. Point) 1. Mrs J. C. Wilson (Macandrew’s Bay) 2, Mrs Johnstone (Mosgiel) 3. lib powdered butter, iu jib rolls or pats, stamped by secretary not later (ban Tuesday, May 24.—Mrs J. Hellyer J. and 2, L. Tilson 3. lib powdered butter, in jib rolls or pats,—-Mrs S. W. Moffat 4, Mrs J. C, Wilson 2, L. Tilson 3. Collection of butter—lib tresb, lib powdered—made up in butter dishes, suitable for tea tables, on one tray. Judged by quality and artistic display. --Mrs J. C. Wilson 1. A

101 b salt butter, in jars, stamped by secretary on or before Tuesday, May 3.—Mrs R. Clarke (Hooper’s Inlet) 1. Collection of fancy butter, design only.—Miss M. Thomson (Wintou) 1, 2, and 3. REMARKS BY JUDGE. The quality of farmers’ butler was, on the whole, quite good, and the entries were fairly satisfactory. The prize winners iu the different classes had displays of good quality, these being quite up to the standard of other years. FAT CATTLE Judge: Mr Thomas Seaton. Timaru. Bullock, auv age.—Peter Anderson (Stirling) 1, T. D. Moffat (Freshford) •J, W. Duke and Sons 3. Bullock, under four years.—Kirk Bros. (Pomahaka) 1, Fred. G. Glover (Middlemareh) 2, John Keast (Middlemarch) 3. Bullock, under three years.—John Lochhcad (Kaitangata) 1, Andrew Carruthers (Ngapuna) 2, Fred. G. Glover Steer, under two years. —John Lochhead (Kaitangata) 1 and special. Andrew Camithers (Ngapuna) 2, B. I. Kirk (Mosgiel) 3. Steer, under one year.—Andrew Carruthers (Ngapuna) 1. Heifer, under three years.—R. i. Kirk (Mosgiel) 1, John Young (Allanton) 2. Heifer, under two years.—Andrew Camithers (Ngapuna) 1, J° hl L Lockhead (Kaitangata) 2, W, Butcher (Oturehua) 3. Heifer, under one year.—Andrew Camithers (Ngapuna) 1. JUDGE’S COMMENTS. The fat cattle all round were a good; average lot, there being a representative entry in practically every class. The heavy-weight cattle were the best for years, and the bullocks (of any, age) were a good class, being better than those shown during the last year or two. For the bullock under three years’ class the entry was the best for some years, and the class was a particularly good one. > SHEEP Judge: Mr Thomas Seaton, Timaru. Three Corriedalo cross wethers, any ago or weight.—Andrew Grant (Fairlie) 1 and 2. Three cross-bred Down wethers, any age or weight.—George Low (Otautau) 1, John Scott (Wallacetown) 2, James W. Blair (Outram) 3. Three cross-bred long-wool wethers, any age or weight.—James W. Blair (Outram) 1, John Young (Allanton) 2, Andrew Grant (Fairlie) 3. Three cross-bred long-wool wethers, not exceeding 22 months.—W. S. Thomson (Warepa) 1, Andrew Grant (Fairlie) 2, W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 3. Three cross-bred Down wethers, not exceeding 22 months. —Janies W. Blair (Outram) 1. Three Corriedale cross wethers, not exceeding 22 mouths.—Andrew Grant (Fairlie) 1, W. S. Thomson (Warepa) 2. ’ Three sheep, most suitable for frozen meat trade (value of wool and mutton to be taken into consideration). — George Low (Otautau) 1, Andrew Grant (Fairlie) 2, Evans Bros. (Longbush) 3. , Three cross-bred clown lambs (cwo or wether), any weight.—D. B. Craighead 1 and 2, George Gray (wallacetown) 3. . , , Three cross-bred long : wooI lambs (ewe or wether), any weight.—J. M. Watson (Invercargill) 1, D. B. Cr«aighead (Middlemareh) 2, James W. Blair (Outram) 3. , , . a Three cross-bred down lambs (ewe or wether), bred and fed by exhibitor.—D. B. Craighead (Middlemareh) 1 and 2, George Gray (Wallacetown) 3. Three cross-bred long-wool lambs (ewe or wether), any weight, bred and fed by exhibitor.—D. B. Craighead 1, George Low (Middlemareh) 3. Three Corriedale cross lambs (ewe or wether), any weight.—W. S. Thomson 1 and 2. ~ . . v Three lambs (ewe or wether), bred and fed by exhibitor, any breed or cross; live weight not to exceed' 1001 b individually; value of wool and carcase to be taken into consideration.— George Low (Otautau) 1, Evans Bros. (Longbush) 2, W. S. Thomson 3. SHEEP JUDGE’S REMARKS. The displays of sheep all round were good, the heavy-weights and lambs shown being well above the average, with the heavy-weight lambs a particularly good lot. WOOL JuiF'e-s: Messrs F. S. Laycock and P. T, Robinson. STUD SHEEP OF ALL VARIETIES. Merino. —Freeland Bros. (Morrisons) 1 and 2. . Romney.—R. H. Gardyne (W inks ka) 1. „ „ , r Border Leicester. —O. Grey (Lovell s Flocks of over 2,000, 40-44’s.—D. M’Donald (Poolburn) 1. 44-46’s.—D. M‘Donald and R. W, Gardyne (equal) 1, D. M’Donald 3. 46-48’s. —J. Craigie (Waikaka) 1, R. H Gardyne 2, D. M'Douald 3. 48-50 V—J. ’ M‘Arthur (Strathclyde) 1, R. H. Gardyne 2. 50’s. —W. Arson (Waikaka) 1, J. M‘Arthur 2. G. Sanders (Roxburgh) 3. 50-56’s. —G. H. Elliot (Roxburgh) 1. 56-58’s.—G. Sanders 1 and 3. J. M‘Arthur 3, . 58’s.—W. Johnstone (Icviot) 4. GRAIN Judge; Mr J. S. Skinner. Purple Tuscan wheat. —Wright, StcPhenson, and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) Red Tuscan. —W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Velvet. —W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. , _ r _ Red chaff or Hunters wheat.—W.b. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Velvet-ear wheat. —W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Chevalier barley.—W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. . r , (tape barley.—W.B. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Danish oats.—W.S. ami Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Dun oats. —W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Invercargill) 1 and 2, Algerian oats. —W .S. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Dalgety and Co. 2. Sparrovvbill oats. —W.S- and Co, Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Invercargill) 2. Black Tartarian oats.—W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Invercargill) 1. Webb's Challenge black oats.—W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Invercargill) J, Dalgety and Co. 2 . Black oats (any other variety).— W r .S. and Co. Ltd. (Invercargill) 1. Carton oats.—Dalgety and Co. Ltd. 1, W.B. and Co. Ltd. (Invercargill) 2. Various white oats.—W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Invercargill) 4.

FOR FARMERS ONLY. Red chaff.—H. R. Tisdall (Middlemarch) 1. Various.—R. B. Arm strong (Lauder) 1. Dun oats.— D. J. Heenau (Nightcaps) 1Gartou oats.—J. Cooper (Gore) 1. Various.—Shirley Bros. (Clinton) 1, J. Cooper 2. SEEDS Judge: Mr Skinner. 1 Perennial ryegrass, 27-28. —W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, W.S. and Co. Ltd (Invercargill) 3. 28-29,—W.5. and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, W.S. and Co. Ltd. (Invei'vargill) 2. 30-31.—W.S. and Co. Ltd (Christchurch) 1, W.S. and Cp. (Gore) 2, W.S. and Co. (Invercargill) 3. Italian ryegrass.—WAS. and 00. (Christchurch) 1, F. W. Dixon and Co. Western wolts.—W.S. aud Co. (Invercargill) 1, W.S. and Co. (Christchurch) 2. Cocksfoot. 16-17.- —W.S. and Co. (Christchurch) 1, F. W. Dixon and Co. 2. “ 18-19.—W.S. aud Co. (Christchurch.) 1, F. W. Dixon and Co. 2. Timothy.—W 7 .5. and Co. (Christchurch) 1, P. W. Dixon and Co. 2. Crested dogstail.—W.S. and Co. (Invercargill) 1, W.S. and Co. (Christchurch) ‘2. „ „ , Chewing fescue.—W.S. and Co. (Christchurch) 1, W. E. Reynolds 3. Rape.—Dalgety and Co. 1. Cowgrass clover.—J. B. Waters 1, W.S. and 00. (Christchurch) 2. White clover.—W.S. and Co. (Christchurch) 1, W. E. Reynolds 2. Alsyke clover. —W.S. and Co. (Christchurch) 1, Dalgety and Co. 2. Lucerne. —W.S. and Co. (Christchurch) 1, F. W. Dixon and Co. 2, Partridge peas.—W. E. Reynolds 1, W.S. and Co. (Christchurch) 2. Blue Prussian peas.—W.S. and 00. (Christchurch) 1. Swede turnip.—W.S. and Co, (Christchurch) 1. , . , Turnip seed.—WAS. and Co. (Christchurch) 1. . Mr Skinner stated that an increased number of entries was shown in grain and seeds, the seed section being especially strong. Considering the unfavourable harvesting conditions over a large area of the South Island, the quality of the show was exceptionally high. HAMS AHD BACON Judge; Mr James R. Prentice (Alosgiel). Two sides bacon (smoked).—Al Cash Butchery 1, Fraser’s Bacon Factory (Oamaru) 2 and 3. Two sides bacon (green).—Al Cash Butchery 1, Lindsay and Co. (Invercargill) 2, Fraser’s Bacon Factory 3. Two hams (smoked) .—Fraser’s Bacon Factory 1, Lindsay _ and Co. 9, J. E. Boniface (Invercargill) 3. Two hams (green).—Frasers Bacon Factory 1 and 3, J. E. Boniface 2. Two rolls of bacon (smoked).— Fraser’s Bacon Factory and A 1 Cash Butchery 1 (equal), A 1 Cash Butchery g *Two rolls of bacon (green).—Fraser’s Bacon Factory 1, AI Cash Butchery 2, Lindsay and Co. and J• E. Bomtace o (equal). JUDGE’S REMARKS. There was a general improvement in the standard of previous years. The entries were good, and generally the quality higher than usual. FRUIT Judge; Mr G. H. M‘lndoe. APPLES. Champion class, open to individual growers throughout New Zealand, tor collection of twelve plates, comprising six commercial varieties of apples,—W . Wright (Cromwell) 1 and 2, Alex. Miller (East Taieri) 3. CASE FRUITS. EXPORT FRUIT CLASSES. Two cases of apples, extra fancy grade, selected from first main European shipment. —‘Alex, Al'Donald (Outram) 1. Two cases of apples, extra fancy grade, selected from second main European shipment.—R. Kinnaird (Earnscleugh) 1 and 3, J. R. Webb and Sons (Cromwell) 2. Two cases of apples, extra fine grade, selected from third European shipment. —S. Cameron (Alexandra) 1, R. Kinnaird 2; J. R. Webb and Son 3. APPLES FOR LOCAL MARKET. Two cases (one dessert and olio cooking).—J. R. Laing (Clyde) 1, D. Martin (Beaumont) 2, W. Wright (Cromwell) 3. ' DESSERT. One case Cleopatra.—T. R. Robertson (Clyde) 1, J. R. Laing 2 and 3. One case Cox’s Orange.—D. Martin I, 2, and 3. One case Delicious. —J. R. Laiug 1 and 2, D. Martin 3.^ One case Scarlet Nonpariel.—D. Martin 1,2, and 3. One case Jonathan. —J. R. Laing 1, J. R. Webb and Son 2, D. Martin 3. One case Newton Pippin.—E. H. Turner (Ettrick) 1, D. Martin 2 and 3. One case of any oilier variety.—J. R. Laing 1, T. R. Robertson 2, J. R. Webb and Son and D. Martin equal 3. COOKING. One case Ballarat.—D. Martin 1 and 3, R. Kinnaird 2. One case Dun’s Favourite.—J. 11. Laing 1, R. Kinnaird 3, D. Martin 3. One case London Pippin.—D. Martin 1,2, and 3. One case Rome Beauty.—D. Martin 1,2, and 3. One case Rymer.—Alex. Miller (East Taieri) 1, D. Martin 2 and 3. One case Stunner. —D. Martin 1,2, and 3. One case Lord Wolseley.—D. Martin 1, Alex. Miller 2, Alex. M'Donald 3. One case, any other variety.—E. 11. Turner 1, I). Martin 2 and 3. EXPORT PEARS. Two half cases, selected from first, second, or third main European shipments.—R. Kinnaird 1,2, and 3. CASED PEARS. One-half case dessert pears for local market (wrapped).—R. Kinnaird land 2, D. Martin 3. One-half case cooking pears for local market.—R. Kinnaird 1, D. Martin 2 and 3. DESSERT APPLES. One plate Cleopatra.—J. R. Webb and Son 1, J. B. Laing 2, T. R. Robertson 3. One plate Cox’s Orange Pippin. — Alex. Miller 1, J. R. Laiug 2, E. Kinnaird 3, D. Martin h.c. One plate Delicious.—-!. R. Laing 1 and h.c.. R. Kinnaird 2 and 3. One plate Scarlet Nonpareil.—W. Wright 1. D. Martin 2 and 3. One plate Esopus Spitzenburg.—D. Martin 1 and 3. J. R. Webb and Son i> One plate .Jonathan.—J. R. being 1 and 3. W. Wright 2.

One plate Newton Pippin.—G. M. Marshall (Earnscleugh), 1 and 2, J. R. Laing 3. One plate Tasma (Democrat). —11. Kinnaird 1 and 3, J. R. Laiug 2. One plate Statesman.—R. Kinnaird 1 and 3, E. Pindor and Sous (Miller’s Flat) 3. One plate Stayraan’s Winesap.—E. Finder and Sons 1 and 3, D. Martin 2. One plate Romo Beauty.—D. Martin 1 and 3, J. R. Laing 2. One plate Stumer.—W. Wright 1, E. Pindor and F -ms, 2, Alex. M'Donald 3. . One plate any other variety not named in dessert plate section.—W. Wright 1, Alex. M'Donald 2, D. Martin 8. DESSERT PEARS. Three plates (different varieties). — D. Martin 1,2, and 3._ One plate Winter Nolis.—J. R. Laing 1 D. Martin 2, R. Kinnaird 3. One plate Winter Cole.—R. Kinnaird 1 and 3, I). Martin 3. PRESERVES Judge: Mrs J. M. Nyhon, Broad Bay. Strawberry jam—Mrs T. D. Dalziel 1 Mrs R.. M'Donald (G6re) 2, Miss A. M'lntyre 3. , Apricot jam.—Mrs E. Fallmgham I, Mrs J; Price 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 3. ' Raspberry jam.—Mrs B. M'Donald 1, Mrs A. J. Paterson 2, Mrs J. Pearoa 8. Black currant jam.—Mrs T. D. Dalziel 1 and 2, Miss A. Hayes 3. Plum jam.—Mrs A. J. Paterson 1, Miss A. Hayes 2, Mrs W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 8. Marmalade jam.—Miss A. Hayes 1, Mrs A. J. Paterson 2, Mrs W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 3. Apple jelly.—Mrs W. Guy 1. Miss R. Harland 2, Mrs E. M'Donald 3. Black currant jelly.—Miss B. Harland 1, Mrs Hignmn 2, Mrs Harkess 3. Red currant Jelly. —Mrs T. D. Dalziel 1 Miss A. M'lntyre 2, Mrs J, Pearce 3. Gooseberry jelly.—A. Rusbridgo 1, Mrs W. Lindsay 2, Miss A, Hayes 8. Collection of jollies.—Mrs W. Lindsay (Wallacetown) 1. Miss J. Finnie 2, Mrs T. D. Dalziel 3, Mrs W. Guy h.c. Collection of bottled fruit.—Airs J. Hellyer (Macandrew Bay) 1, Mrs W. J. Hare 2, Airs W. Lindsay 3, Mrs E. E. Bruhns h.c., Airs M. H. Ramsay c. Collection of sauce.—Mrs T. D. Dalziel (Brockvillo) 1 aud 3, Mrs J. Hellyer 2. Collection of pickles.—Airs W. Lindsay 1, Airs T. D. Dalziel 2, Aliss A. M'lntyre 3. Hen eggs.—William Cook (Burnside) 1 and 2, Somerdale Poultry Farm 3. _ Mrs J. AI. Nyhon, the judge, said that the jams were the best section in the class, and that the contest in apricot jam was the most difficult to judge, the quality all round being outstanding. HONEY. Judge: Air S. 0. Rhodes (Government grader). One bottle honey, white liquid (of 11b capacity).—Thomas Barr (Brydone) 1, Mrs J. Frieud (Wingatui) 2, Thomas Barr (Brydone) 3. Bottle honey, amber liquid (of 11b capacity).—Airs J. Friend (Wingaiin) 1 aud 3, Mrs W. Johnson 2. One bottle honey, granulated (of 11b capacity).—Thomas Barr 1, W. H. Remvick (Middlemarch) 3, Airs J. Friend 3. One bottle honey, granulated (11b capacity), amber.—D. Alartiu (Beaumont) 1, Mrs J. Frieud (Wingatui) 2. Three sections honey, in comb.—W. H. Renwiek 1, James Friend (Wingatui) 2 and 3. Beeswax, as turned from plain mould.—H. Stansfield (Burnside) 1 and 3, W. A. Armstrong (Lauder) 2. Collection two bottles liquid honey, two bottlese granulated honey, three sections comb honey, 21b beeswax.—H. Stansfield 1, James Frieud 2. ROUTS Judge; Air William Kirk, Alosgiel. Swede turnips, purple top.—T. J. Gawn (Alosgiel) 1, Clark and Al'Keuzie 2, G, Nimmo (Outram) 3. Green top.—R. Haugh (Crookston) I. G. Stevenson (East Taieri) 2, R. E. Tisdall (Middlemarch) 3. Aberdeen green-top yellow.—H. R. Tisdall 1, R. Haugh 2 and 3, Purple top.—R. Haugh 1 and 2, D. Martin 3. Yellow turnips, any other variety.— A. T. Smaill (Tomahawk) 1, D. Alartin (Beaumont) 2 and 3. White-fleshed turnips. W. H. Hughes (Kuri Bush) 1, A. G. Gibsou (North Taieri) 2, R. Haugh 3. Alammoth long red mangels.—A. Bisdee (Temuka) 1, W. G. Smith (Oamaru) 2 and 3. Orange or yellow globe.—W. G. Smith 1, F. South (Temuka) 2, Airs W. G. Smith 3. Golden Tankard.—A. Bisdee 1 and 2, P. South 3. Intermediate Red.—G. Nimmo 1 and 2, W. G. Smith 3. Yellow carrots. —A. Bisdee 1 and 2, J. Reid (Willowbridge) 3. Red.'—F. South 1 and 2, A. Bisdee 3. White.—A. Bisdee 1, J. Reid 2 aud Collection of mangels, turnips, and carrots. —P. South 1 aud 2, J. Reid 3. POTATOES Judge: Mr R. B. Tenuont. Up-to-date. 561 b bag.—F. H. Pugh (Mosgiel) 1, G. Terry (Sutton) 2, Airs G. Courts (Alilton) 3. Derwents. —D. Alartin (Beaumont) 1,2, aud 3. King Edward.—A. Campbell (Aliiton) 1, C. G. Alartin (Tahakopa) 2, F. H. Pugh 3. Arran Chief.—J. W. Blair (Outram) I. G. Courts 2, A. E. Jack (Invercargill) 3. Any other variety.—A. Bisdee (Temuka) 1, F. Al‘Hattie (Alouiona) 2, G. Courts 3. Four varieties.—G. Courts 1, A. E. Jack 2, J. IL Vickers 3. Four varieties of seed potatoes.—A. E. Jack 1, A. Bisdee 2 and 3. Air Tennent said that the class was exceptionally strong aud the competition extremely keen throughout. It was very doubtful whether any metropolitan show in New Zealand exhibited potatoes of such fine quality. In this connection special reference must bo made to the collection of seed and table potatoes which were so good that the judge found extreme difficulty in allocating points, it was regrettable, however, that few exhibitors fully appreciated the importance of quality and freeodom from disease. Several instances occurred where excellent lines were eliminated from tho competition on account of such diseases as corticium and scab. Unfortunately, the farmer did not realise the potential seriousness of .such diseases, and so long as an official of the Department of Agriculture was judging exhibitors could rest assured that diseased potatoes would be rigorously excluded from among the prize-winners.

SCHOOL COMPETITIONS Judge; Air R. B. Tennent. Collection of nine distinct vegetables grown in school gardens by scholars.— Green Island 1, North-east Valley 2, Maori Hill 8. Collection of sis distinct kinds of vegetables grown in school gardens by scholars (open to exhibitors who have never won a first or' second prize).— North-east Valley 1, Papakaio 2. Cauliflower or broccoli.—Green Island 1,2, and 3. Swede turnip.—Stirling 1, Green Island 2 and 3. Yellow-fleshed turnip.—Maori Hill 1, Green Island 2 and 3. White turnip.—Green Island 1,2, and 3. Alanglcs, mammoth long red.—Papafcaio 1, Outram 2, Green Island 3. Alangels, yellow.—Outram 1, Papakaio 2, Green Island 3. Red carrots, long.—Green Island 1 and 3, Papakaio 2. Red carrots, short.—Papakaio I, Green Island 2 and 3. Beet, long.—Papakaio 1, Green Island 2, North-east Valley 3. Beet, round.—Ngapuna 1, Papakaio 2, Green Island 3. Parsnips.—Green Island 1,2, and 3. Collection of potatoes, three varieties.—Green Island 1 and 3, Stirling 2. Potatoes, Up-to-date.—Green Island 1 and 2, Alaori Hill 3. Potatoes, any white varieties, other than Up-to-date or King Edward. — Maori Hill - 1, Outram 2, North-east Valley 3. Potatoes, any coloured variety.— Green Island 1, Outram 2, Maori Hill 3, Onions.—Green Island 1 and 3, Outram 2. Collection of seeds, broad beans, peas, beans other than broad.—Northeast Valley 1, Green Island 2 and 3. Alarrow, any variety.—Green Island I, 2, aud 3. Cabbage or Savoy.—Alaori Hill 1, Green Island 2 and 3. The judge said that the section would have done credit to institutions of higher pretensions than primary schools. The exhibits were of a very high standard. The entries wore of an exceptionally high, quality, said Air Tennent, and reflected great credit on the _ masters and children. He made special mention of the parsnips and onions, which, in his opinion, were as fine as could possibly be produced. A very outstanding feature of the section _ was the collection of vegetables by various schools, and in this competition Green Island was deserving of very high praise for the excellent display made. There was no question that the encouragement of growing vegetables, which was obviously done by the masters, by the children, was a very excellent idea, and the general public fully appreciated the merits of the school section. HOME INDUSTRIES BREAD AND SCONES. Judges: Mesdames W. Megget (Dunedin) and J. A. Townsend (Waikouaiti). One 21b home-made loaf (white), plain.—Airs A. Al'Donald (Mount Gowrie) 1, Mrs R. M'Donald (Gore) 2, Eric H. Ashton (St. Kilda) 3. One 21b home-made l loaf (wheatmeal), brown, made with yeast.—Aliss Agnes Millar (Dunedin) 1, Airs A. Al'Donald 2, Aliss AI. Bewley (Macandrew’s Bay) 3. One 21b home-made loaf (wheatmeal), made without yeast.—Aliss Alargaret Knapp (Alokoreta) 1, Aliss AI. Bewley 2, Airs W. S. Kirkness (Awamangu) 3. Four home-made scones (girdle).— Airs J. A. Sinclair (Berwick) 1, Mrs W. S. Kirkness 2, Aliss AI. Knapp 3. Four home-made scones (oven), plain. —Airs A. Al'Donald 1, Mrs J. A. Sinclair 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 8. Four home-made scones (oven), with cream.—Airs A. Al'Donald 1, Mrs J. Sim (Crookston) 2, Airs J. A. Sinclair 3. Four home-made scones (girdle), with cream.—Aliss AI. Knapp 1, Airs J. A. Sinclair 2, Mrs A. Al'Donald 3. Four home-made scouos (oven), sweetened.—Mrs A. Al'Donald 1, Airs R. Al'Donald 2, Airs W. Knowles (East Gore) 3. Four clato scones.—Airs J. A. Sinclair 1, Airs W. Knowles 2, Airs N. Ettrick 3. , Four wheatmeal scones, plain.—Mrs J. Sim 1, Airs A. Al'Donald 2, Airs R. Al'Donald 3.

Four potato scones, —Airs A. M'Donald 1, Airs J. A. Sinclair 2, Aliss N. M'Laren (Dunedin) 3. Four plain oatmeal cakes (rolled).— Miss A. Al'Donald 1, Airs R. M'Donald 2, Airs J. A. Sinclair 3. Four Pikelets.—Aliss Jean Wylie (Alosgiel) 1, Airs A. M'Donald 2, Airs N. Farmer (Invercargill) 3. One plate shortbread (six pieces).— Aliss Alargaret Knapp 1, Mrs W. Knowles 2, Airs R. M'Donald 8.

AAIATEUR CLASSES. Judges; Airs W. Megget (Dunedin) and Airs J. A. Townsend (Waikouaiti).

One 21b home-made loaf (white), plain.—Aliss E. Al'Donald (Gore) 1, Aliss G. Sanders (Dunedin) 2, Miss Gibson (Alosgiel) 3. One 21b home-made loaf, wheatmeal (brown), made with yeast.—Aliss Gibson 1, Airs J. F. Aubrey (Outram) 2, Mrs F. Crossan (Dunedin) 3. One 21b home-made loaf, wheatmeal, made without yeast.—Aliss A. Alooro (Balclutha) 1, Airs W. Smith (Outram) 2, Airs J. F. Aubrey 3. One home-made nut loaf.—Mrs W. Smith (Outram) 1, Airs T. H. Smith (Dunedin) 2, Airs R. W. Simpson 3. Four home-made scones (girdle).— Aliss Olive Al'Donald 1, Airs J. F. Aubbrey 2, Airs John Whyte (Dunedin) 3. Four home-made scones (girdle) , with cream. —Airs W. Knapp 1, Mrs J. F. Aubrey 2, Airs J. Lunam (Dunedin) O Four home-made scones (oven), plain.—Airs W. Knapp 1, Airs J. E. Hill (Herbert) 2, Aliss E. M'Donald ;!. Four home-made scones (oven), with cream.—Airs W. R. Brownlie (Dunedin) 1, Airs W. Knapp 2, Miss A. Aloorc (Balclutha) 3. Four home-made scones (oven), sweetened.—Aliss E. Al'Donald 1, Airs W. Knapp 2, Airs Jas. Whyte 3. BAKERS’ BREAD, Judge: Air John Gold (Balclutha). Best commercial upright 41b tin loaf of white bread.—J. R. Brown (Dunedin) 1, Mutual Co-op. Company Ltd. (Balfour) 2, W, C. Hendry (Caversham) 3. CAKES AND BISCUITS. Judges: Alisses R. Kay (Dunedin) and AI. Cooke (Dunedin). Billy sponge.—Airs Norman Ettrick 1. Airs J. R. Stirling (Greenfield) and Aliss Alacree (Crookston) equal 2, Airs A. E. Gillam (Dunedin) 3. One sponge roll.—Airs J. A. Sinclair ], Airs W. Knowles 2. Aliss L. Fleming (Crookstou) 3. One plain sponge cake.—Mrs John Hutton (Belleknowes) I, Aliss Olivo Al'Donald (Afount Gowrie) 2, Aliss AI. Bewley 3. One butter sponge sandwich. —Airs .1. Hutton I. Aliss AI. Gcrrard (Wintou) 2. Ali.-s AI. Bewley 3. Iced rake (one tier). —Airs W*

Knowles 1, Miss J. Godfrey (Dunedin) 2, Miss M. Bewley 3. Collection of puff pastry (four varieties). —Miss Olive M'Donald 1, Mrs N. Ettrick 2, Miss M. Bewley 3. Collection of biscuits. Miss Jean Wylie (Mosgiel) 1, Miss A. Wylie (Mosgiel) 2, Mrs A. J. Paterson (Dunedin) 3. Collection of afternoon tea cakes ; uncut.—Miss J. Wylie 1, Mrs S. Gibson 2, Mrs W. Knowles 3. One plate of Belgian biscuits.—Miss J. Wylie 1, Miss D. Bringans (Dunedin) 2, Mrs S. Barr (Reiaston) 3. Collection of home-made ices, creams, etc.—Miss J. W. Kenward (Dunedin) 1, Mrs T. Cunningham (Oamaru) 2, Mrs J. F. Aubrey 3. Chocolate cake.—Mrs J. A. Sinclair 1, Miss M. Johnson and Mrs S. Gibson (equal) 2, Mrs F. Crossan and Mrs N. Ettrick (equal) 4. Coffee cake.—Mias A. Hayes (Dunedin) ]. Miss J. Wylie 2, Miss T. M‘Kenzie (Dunedin) 3. Orange cake.—Miss T. M'Kenzie 1, Mrs J. Hutton 2, Miss M. Gerrard 3. SOLDIERS’ CLASSES. Judge; Mr Stanley A. Beck. Tooled leather work, bags, blotter, etc.—G. Gumming (Monteoillo Home) 1, R. H. Oxley (North-east Valley) 2 and 3. Tooled leather work, purses, etc.— R. H. Oxley 1 and 3, G- Gumming 2. Suede leather work.—J. Timmmgs (Naseby) 1, E. H. Oxley 2 and 3. Basket work( cane), carrying baskets. —G. M'Neil (Montecillo) 1 and 2, T. Dobson 3. Poker work.—G. Gumming 1,8, and. 8, Pewter work. —G. Gumming 1,8, and 3. Hand-made wool rugs.—G, M'Neil 1, C. Grant (Ravensbourne) 2, A. D. Luiuley (North-east Valley) 3. Raffia work.—A. T. Jordan (Talboys Home) 1 and 2. Any article not otherwise specified.— G. Gumming 1 and 2, H. J. King (Dalmore) 3. - Basket trays.—G. Gumming 1,2, and 3. Excellent support was accorded the soldiers’ section, and the standard of the exhibits reached a high order. G. Gumming’s basket work was considered, by the judge to be creditably executed. All three exhibits of poker work were very close, only a few points separating them. Tne modelling of the pewter work was considered to be good, while hand-made wool rugs provided difficulty for the judge ■ in allotting the prizes. The modelling and finish of the articles not otherwise specified was also considered very good. NEEDLEWORK_ Judge: Miss J. Tuck. Pair hand-knitted socks (fine wool), —Mrs J. Ritchie (Bannockburn) 1, Mrs Campbell (Spreydon) 2, Mrs R. L. Cox (Lawrence) 3. Pair hand-knitted socks (wheeling). —Mrs Marie Smith (Palmerston) 1, Mrs R. L. Cox 2, Mrs G. H. Kelleher (Masterton) 3. Lady’s or maid’s woollen jacket or jumper (knitted). —Mrs Laurenson 1, Mrs G. A. Davey (Temuka) 2, Mrs R. L. Cox 8. Lady’s knitted scraf. —Mrs C- R. Spackman 1, Miss Christine Wallace 2, Mrs Stanaway 3. Piece of plain sewing, any garment. —Miss M. Jack (Balclutha) 1 and 2, Mrs R. L. Cox 3. * Collection of three handkercliiefs.— Miss A. R. M'Clean (Havelock North) 1, Miss Bertha Parker (Remuera) 2, Miss Eileen Woodhead (Macandrews Bay) 3. . Luncheon sets.—Mrs G. Glendming 1, Mrs M. B. Waters (Wellington) 2, Mrs J. E. Hill (Herbert) 3. Table centre (worked). —Miss M. Ritchie 1, Miss Marie de Vautier (Palmerston North) 2, Mrs W. H. Dickson (Mosgiel) 3. Lady’s worked apron.—Mrs T. O’Donnell (Marton) 1, Miss B. Parker 2, Miss Marie de Vautier 3. Best made lady’s pyjamas, for everyday use.—Mrs J. A. Wallace 1, Mrs R. L. Cox 2. Exhibit crochet, small articles, _ such as cloths, d’oyleys, cosies, etc.—Miss B. Parker 1 and 3, Mrs M. B. Waters 2. Exhibit crochet, large articles, such as bedspreads, supper cloths, etc.—Mrs M. B. Waters 1, Mrs W. Kennedy (Invercargill) 2 and 3. Tea shower (worked) .—Miss Marie do Vautier 1, Miss A. R. M'Ole an (Havelock North) 2, Miss B. Parker 3. Baby’s knited coat and bonnet.—Miss 0. H. Kelleher 1, Miss R. Harland 2, Mrs L. A. Clarkson (Gisborne) 3. Baby’s crochet coat and bonnet,— Mrs John M'Millan (Pukekoma) 1, Miss M. Bewley (Macandrews Bay) 2 and 3. Worked cushion. —Mrs J. H. Jaffray (Milton) 1, Mrs J. Bennett 2, Mias E. Forrest (Palmerston) 3. Handbag (knitted, crocheted, or worked). —Miss Ruby F. Sargeant 1, Miss M. R. Begg 2, Mrs W. Sennet 3. Exhibit Richelieu work( supper cloth, oto.). —Miss R. Jaffray (Milton) 1, Miss H. E. Read (Lawrence) 2, Miss G. Briscoe (Waitati) 3. Raffia tray.—Mrs J. Adamson 1 and 2, H. A. Purvis 3. Raffia bag.—Mrs W. Bonnet 1. Hand-made wool rug.—Miss R. A. Stubbs 1, Miss Kayo Steel 2, W. S. Blagdon 3. Supper cloth (worked). —First prize exhibit entered with no name attached, Miss G, G. Wither 2, Miss A, R. M'Lean (Hawke’s Bay) 3. Any article not otherwise specified for exhibition only.—Mrs G. P. Compton 1, Miss Gwen Webster 2, Miss M. P. Morrell 3. AMATEUR NEEDLEWORK CLASS (Girls under 16 years of ago). Best-made kitchen apron.—Miss Jean Kay (Oamaru) 1. D’oyley (worked). —Miss Edith Wallace 1, Miss M. Prebble (Glen Orona) 2, Miss Christine Wallace 3. JUDGE’S COMENTS. The entries wore exceptionally large* and the whole section a very interesting one. and one in which a few hours could be spent quite profitably. The standard of work displayed was quite good, particularly in the knitting and coloured embroidery classes. The display of rug mats was quite up to expectations. Taken all through, the needlework section provided a very good display. POSTER COMPETITION Judge: Mr G. M‘lntyre. Messrs Ross and Glendining Ltd. The words “ Roslyn ” fingering yarns or “ Aotea ” fingering yarns, manslactured by Ross and Gleiidining Ltd., to be incorporated.—E. 0. Chapman (Wellington) 1, Albert E. Bollard 2, Miss Glenn Mearns 3. Mr J. R, Brown, baker and pastrycook.—Albert E. Bollard 1, Mrs Dorothy Fulton 2, Stanley R. Johnston 3. Messrs Irvine and Stevenson’s St. George Co. Ltd. The words “ St. George Canned Whitebait ” to be incorporated.—E. 0. Chapman 1, Miss Gwen Jones 2. Mrs Margaret Baker 3. The Oxley Seagrams Co, Tho words

“ Oxley Prams ” to he incorporated.— Mrs Margaret Baker 1, Messrs Rogers and Hart, antique metal workers.—E. 0. Chapman 1, Mrs Dorothy Fulton 2, A. M'Gregor 3. BOYS' AND GIRLS' AGRICULTURAL CLUB COMPETITIONS Judge: Mr T. D. Daleiel (Brockville)'.Best record chart.—Hunter Dick (Higbcliff) 1, Peter M'Gregor (Upper; Junction) 2, Cyril Clement (Tapanui)j 3. Exhibit of twelve King Edward potatoes. —Irwin Shuffer (Ngapuna) 1, Ronald George Anderson (Stirling) 2, George Tisdau (Ngapuna) 3. Best potato record chart.—Jack Still (Dunedin) 1, David Bilson (Dunedin)! 2, Alfred Brown (Dunedin)- 3. Exhibit of two green stemmed Chou Mollier.—George Bisset _ (Momona) 1, David Mitchell (Mosgiel) 2, John Horon (Katea) 3. Exhibit of three prize-winner yellow, Globe mangels.—Gordon Wood (Milton) 1, Flora M'Donald (Lovell’s Flat)! 2, Jack Guy (Ngapuna) 3. Best mangel record chart.—Cliff Martin 1, Flora M'Donald 2, Keith Falton 3. Best carrot record chart.—T. F. Landreth (Katea) 1, Lex M'Raa (Tapanui) 2, Norman. Lory (Oroigoko) and R. M. Landreth (equal) 3.