JUDGES' REMARKS.

Gisborne Times, Volume LIX, Issue 9649, 24 October 1923, Page 7

JUDGES' REMARKS.

The judges in the produce Bection, Messrs. E. Beatson and M. Davey, stated that although the quality of the entries i taken as a whole was first-class, it was by no means representative of the district, but the quality was of about the same standard as last year. In the orange exhibits there were outstanding plates of the St. Michael variety, which would do credit to any show. The district has acquired i reputation 3or the quality of its lemons, the Lemon Pool recently expressing the opinion that the Poverty Bay lemons were the equal of any grown in New Zealand. The ’ fruit on exhibition yesterday fully bore oift that statement. There were two elasses on show, cured and uncured, but in the schedulc these were not separated, and the uncured ejasses suffered in consequence. A plate of uncured lemons exhibited by Miss E. J. Ballard Was not awarded a prize, owing to the fact that the,exhibit being uncured, its commercial value was so much less. Both judges were emphatic in their opinion that next year the class should be divided into cured and uncured. The honey, especially in the extracted exhibits, was not up to the usual standard, the wet season probably accounting for the deficiency in specific gravity. The bacon, though not a strong section numerically, was nicely flavored and splendidly cured. The maize section was not representative of the district, and there was a big diversity of type. Mr. W. McCullough’s exhibit was an especially good one. Tlio shelled mnize ; taken on the whole, was quite a good section. The exhibits of potatoes were good, when the season is takeir into consideration, but there should be rqore entries. That remark applied to all produce classes, and both judges were strongly of opinion that :T the show could be held later in the season, much more produce would come forward for competition. As it is at present, only exhibitors living in favored spols in the district are enabled to compete, especially this year, owing to the unfavorable season. The vegetable section was weak. There were not so many entries of butter as usual, but the exhibits effaced first and second were of good flavor and well made for home separator butter. The pony competition was a very fair one, remarked Mr 0. Nelson,' the judge. In point- of numbers it coni- j pared more than favorably with other j centres, but it was regrettable that practically every year witnessed a deterioration in the qualitv and number yj| itho liolrsc exhi'.ttitS) .almost everywhere. This, or course, was due to the rivalry of the motor car. not nearly so many horses being,required or bred, with the result that j there was not the same competition , Where, at one time, a judge would' find it an extremely difficult task to separate the first half-dozen entries, it was now sometimes a hard job, after filling first place, to give a worthy

"The- harness classes are exceptionally good,” remarked the judge (Mr J.‘A. Jordan). The maiden class, ho said, was as good as one would rind at nnv show in the Dominion. In the ladies’ pony driving classes, the lirsfc and second" exhibits were both very fine and would have- taken prizes anywhere. The driving, for the post past, was good, especiallysadiat of the la*es, Miss Dunn having been singled out for mention when the awards «wero being made. * There were thirteen entries for ihe dog trial, which attracted considerable interest from the public. •Owing to the fact that the Society has affiliated with the N.Z. Association governing dog events, animals which, ■otherwise would he ineligible wore enabled to compete, and an interesting competition was the result. Ihe judge (Mr Waugh) expressed himself as being rather disappointed with the work. Lack of command was the most noticeable fault, in many cams the dogs being very rash. The i.o first dogs, ho considered, wouM hold their own anywhere in the Dominion. The winners were the only dogs who scored well for heading. The sheen were very good. An exhibition will lie given by the winners in front of -the stand to-day. The entries in the fleece section were very poor, remarked the judge, .Mr A. Baillie, considering the fact that Poverty Bay was one of the principal wool districts of the Dominion. The stock had fared very badly during the winter, which undoubtedly accounted for the paucity of the entries and the backward condition of the exhibits. The wool was much, discolored, which would reduce its value considerably. Some of the_ wool was in good order, but the majority was backward, and the whole section was not a.s good as last' year’s; in fact at least 50 per cent, was in bad order. The staple was thinner, a factor which would greatly reduce the yield. The champion fleece, while good, was not up to last year’s standard. The stud sheep were judged yesterday, the work commencing in the morning and concluding towards dusk. The Romney classes attracted the best entries, but-Lincolns were entirely absent, not a single entry being received. There was a good entry of Southdowns, while Shropshire and Border Leicester.? were more numerous than at last show. Crossbreds were weak both in quantity and irt quality. The judge (Mr. O. M. Perry) said that, while not to be compared with similar shows in other parts ,oi the Dominion, the fixture was a fairly good one, and most useful. _ a lie comparative isolation of Gisborne kept down the competition, and some of the stock and particularly the wool, were suffering from the effects of a. bad winter. The Horn neys were «t good class of even quality and the biggest entry was in the section for •Southdown ewes, when eleven pens had to he adjudicated upon. The section for Crossbred ewes, which lie had not seen at any other show, pleased him, and lie though, it a good idea. In regard to the local classes, he was of the opinion that had farmers paid closer attention to the selection of their exhibits, a. much better section would have resulted. There were much hotter sheep in ‘ Poverty paj than those exhibited in the section. Referring Lo the hack and Jiniuei classes, the. judge (Mr S. Darragh) remarked that they were a very useful looking lot, and contained some fine horses. Most of the classes wore well patronised, and it was an encouraging sign to see so many competitors coming forward. The'general quality of the horses exhibited compared' well with that of other districts. In the competition classes, Luc jumping was a pleasing feature ol the show. The entries for'all the, jumps were very good, and the fact that ■. mi maiden classes were so well tilled showed that a constant stream ol new blood was coining on. It was also gratifying to see so many owners who rode their own houses over the jumps, a commendable practice, which, unfortunately, was going out m otner districts. In the high .jump class some good jumping vi-m seen, though no records were broken. J,ho jumping throughout the day-wr •-rtunately unmaTwed by any aecidei.'. ]ll ~ effects Laving been suffered from iho few spills which occurred. TRADE EXHIBITS. A SPLENDID DISPLAY. A record was established this year for the number of trade exhibits which are to he seen on the ground. An imposing “street” lined on bot.i sides, with tents and stands lias been arranged at the back of the sho>\■ring, and the numerous interesting exhibits were the centre of much interest to Show patrons. GISBORNE CONCRETE WORKS. An exhibit of much interest to

farmers, especially now... that tlio . available stocks of native timber arc becoming exhausted, is that or the ■Gisborne Concrete Works, which specialise in the manufacture of concrete fencing posts, strainers- and stays. One of the most costly of the recurring items of expenditure on the average farm is the -periodical roll ewiil and repair of fences, brought about by the decay of the posts. JJy the yiiso of -these new concrete posts this is entirely eliminated, for they aro everlasting; and a fence, once erected, “stays pub.” The posts are strongly, reinforced with iron and are unbreakable, and, in addition to their many other virtues, are comparatively light, a man being able to handle a couple of them without difficulty. The posts can be drilled to any desired gauge for wiring,, the wires being fastened on by a simple and indevice, which is cheaper and quicker'-, to operate than stapling. These concrete posts can be bought at the same price as Australian hardwoods, and are bound to become increasingly popular. MESSRS. SLIGO & ALLEN. A special feature is being made Vy Sligo and Allen of the new Willy's Knight sleeve-valve engined cars. Two models are on view, the 5-seater ami the 7-seater, both beautifully finished. The special virtue ol : these cars lies in the sleeve valve, which ensures the irreducible minimum of noiso in runniiig, and also contributes to lower running costs for repairs. There arc only' 50 working parts in a Willy’s Knight sleeve-valve engine, as , compared with 360 in the tappet f valve make—-a. fact which naturally j makes for economical upkeep. There ■ aro also on view different types of Overland ears, the three-seater wiLU Colonial body, and the Overland Blue. Bird with English body. A standard model 5-seater Hupmobile may also be seen, this make of car being recommended for those desiring a. s strongly-powered' car capable of standing up to rough conditions, j Other items fenlr.Ted- by this firm are ; tho Denby and Thornieroft' trucks, j and, in the accessory line, 'Firestone tiyres.SS and “Star” pneumatic tyres and tubes. COLLETT MOTORS. Tho New “Oakland Six” exhibited 1 by Collett. Motors was the centre of much interest during tho day, its beautiful finish and lull range of fittings and accessories giving it an appearance of luxury and comfort : seldom found in a car of tho price. ! 'flic handsome Sports Model, finished j in highly-lustred maroon, is lilted j with wire wheels, pumpers back ami j front, and special solid leather up- ! hoist ery. Tlhe dashboard contains every device for the comfort and sale- . ty of the driver. The standard 5seater touring model is finished in black, with, nickel radiator, side screens, toe plates, etc., the car being an absolute revelation in motorcar construction, it can do 28 miles to the gallon r.-nder actual road tests, and) has done 15,000 miles on one set of cord tyres. •J. R. REDSTONE & SONS. The Lncrcasingly-popular Jewett cm ; is featured by J. R. Redstone- and Co. This car is having a wondcrlul run of sales in Poverty Bay at the present time, Messrs Redstone and Co. being unable -to procure sufficient supplies to meet the demand. Tire recent record created by a car of this make in the run from Auckland to Wellington Ims greatly -impressed the New Zealand public with its reliability under trying conditions, j and this is being reflected <n the do- ; mand at present being experienced. ; The car is also very economical to • run, being capable of doing 22 miles j to the gallon over all classes of roads, > and is guaranteed to got 8000 miles - out of a. set of tyres. The new model Essex car is also to be seen, a feature of which is its economical run- . ning and absence of breakdowns. The satisfaction which they give to owners may be gauged. Iron/ the fact that j some have now ordered their third car ; of this make. The hill-climbing u- • cord of both this and the Jewett car is ve-rv high, owner-drivers having taken a Jewett car over Gray’s Hill : on top gear at a speed not exec-ced-ing 20. miles an hour. GOODRICH SERVICE • STATION. The Goodrich Service Station has, as usual, a very fine exhibit of Die- \ monel and Goodrich tyros, tlic- t\\ o makes which, have become so popular throughout Poverty Bay of recent years. The semi-pneumatic and pneu- . mu tie types have given splendid ser- ; vice on. trucks and cars_ lor years past, and their reputation stands i higher now than over. An example of their wearing qualities may bo . vauged from the fact that there is on exhibition at the stand a Ford car Diamond Cord tyre -which has done , 25,000 miles cn a car belonging to the Waikolui County Council, and a i Goodrich tyre which has done 20,000 miles on a local taxi car. AUCKLAND MOTOR. CO. The Auckland Motor Company is featuring tho now model “Oort"’ car, well and favorably known in all parts of New Zealand. It is a six-cylinder ; car fitted with overhead valves, and j the lubricating throughout is done j under pressure. ft is an excellent hill-climber, and can do 22 miles on si gallon of petrol. FALLON’S WINES. Fail oil's Australian wjn.os) are shown, in a sin a. 11 tent by Robert A. Bartley, the New Zealand agent for this well-known firm. Samples of port, muscat, and fontignac arc exhibited. All this firm’s products are kept for twenty years in wood before being bottled, the result being : a delightful, matured flavor. For 70 years Fallon’s wines have been taking ; prices at, international exhibitions, and the name lias become a household word throughout Australasia. MESSRS. WILLIAMS & KETTLE, LTD. Messrs Williams and. Kettle have a commodious stand, in which are displayed all kinds of farm implements, including the famous Planet Junr. cultivator, Oliver ploughs, Alfa Laval separators, churns, spraypumps, and' shearing-machines. Many other articles indispensable to the' modern farmers are displayed, the . chief objects of interest being seeds, Maltlioid roofing, Cyclone fencing, ! stock Moods, and a line of the famous Libby’s American tinned fruits. The various articles are well displayed, and sliouid attract much interest again to-day. G.S.F.M. & M. CO. Conspicuous among the trade displays is the Gisborne Shcepfarmo.ru Co.’s stand, upon which• lawn mowers, Viking separators, churns, carpetsweepers, and other useful implements' are prominent. Two objects of interest to the housewife are' a patent bread-mixer and a vacuum ice-cream freezer. Zcrolcne lubricating oils and Gold Crown gasolene are 'exhibited, along with a complete rango seeds, manures, sheep-dip, paints and tinned goods. MESSRS. CHRISP AND SON. Tho latest in musical instruments shown by Chrisp and Sons, whose 1 stand shows pianos, gramophones, 1 violins, and guitars. The Gulbransen playcy piano is the chief exhibit, while the Witton piano, a fine English instrument of nice touch, and clear tone is also shown, and Cheney gramophones, equipped with all the latest improvements, and the famous His Master’s Voice machines. A product if British ingenuity takes the .Form of the Peter Pan gramophone, winch is contained in a small box Sin. by. 3-jin. and yet plays full-sizo- records well, Svith a good clear lone., ORMOND’S? MOTORS DISPLAY. Thlo latest inodes in Ruick cars are featured by Onnonds Motors. Two models that command instant inspection aro „the 1921 4-cylinder ,

standard and the special six. sports model. The 1923 special 6-cylinder was also shown. The sports model, which is extremely elegant in appear- : ance, is , beautifully upholstered,, in embossed leather of a deep maroon shade, to match the body finish. Spe-j cial springs, on an entirely new system, afford the utmost riding comfort and protection from road shocks. By means of a large show card of photographs, the 14 new models of Bwick manufacture are illustrated. The full range includes 4 and 6 cylinder roadsters, "tourers, coupes and sedans, aiid for elegance of appearanco and excellence of finish it would be difficult indeed to find _ a more prepossessing car. In addition to the Buicks, an Italian Fiat, with a Mew Zealand body, is shown. This car, a low slung 4-seater, is extremely neat in appearance, and can give a very large number of miles to illegal lon of gasoline, and move at a, fast rate. It may lie described as the ideal lady’s car. GISBOIINE PAINT FACTORY. Enamels and roofing paints are shown by the Gisborne Paint Factory. , ■ ~" R. V. COOK’S DISPLAY. An exceedingly interesting oxlhl.it is a display by Mr R. \V. Cook, florist-, who has a stall laden with pot plants and plants from his Sunshine nursery. ■Some very fine irises are included in a collection of bedding but plants. .All the exhibits were well grown and bore a healthy look, no weak growths being observable. Included in the display is a collection of views of landscape work carried ov.it by Mr. Cook in various parts of the Dominion. DALpETY A CO., LTD. Messrs. Dalgety and Co.’s stand displays Gano milking machines, Wolseley engines, Texaco lubricants, kerosene and motor spirit and the Sandow wool press, a New Zcaaiud production of outstanding merit, as well .as seeds, jarrali posts, sheep dip and the other multifarious needs of the progressive farmer. ALLEN BROS. & JOHNSTONE. One of the most attractive of the motor displays is that provided liv , Allen Bros, and Johnstone, among whose agencies are numbered. Studebaker, Packard, Dodge and Gray cars and in addition a Vulcan (English) H ton lorry is exhibited. The Studebaker cars are shown in several new . models, the whole display being a most interesting one. One of the most attractive exhibits GISBORNE DEATHFRIES, on the ground is that of the Gisborne Leatheries, and throughout the day the tent was filled with people who - expressed surprise at the rapid progress of the local industry. In'this ; exhibit, which is displayed in an artistic manner, one sees practically ' every article conceived in leather, in all shades and colorings. Dainty little purses and satchels are in close proximity to substantial suit-cases and portmanteaux. A casual observation shows hat boxes, collar cases, blouse cases, giadstone, brief and kit bags, music cases, rolls of suede of all colors, hoot grindery, wrist strops, dog collars, purses, wallets, and last but not least, substantial school bags. The Leatheries is indeed one of the youngest, but nevertheless one of the most promising local industries, and the proprietor, Mr. L. Cooper, must he congratulated, on his enterprise. In price the goods compare more than favorably with the imported article, and Mr. Cooper caters for retail as well as wholesale trade. FINE DISPLAY BY N.Z.L. AND M.A. CO., LTDThe New- Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., have a very fine display this year in their tent on the Show ground, and extend a cordial invitation to all to call and view the exhibit. A special display is being made ot Afc Dou gall’s “Border” Baste Dip which, being a non-poisonous.dip._can be used with perfect safety. This is the first year that this particular dip lias been used in New Zealand, hut it has already boon very' carefully tried out by many large station owners who have given the Company most excel lent reports as to the results obtained from its use. Copies of these testimonials can be had on application, and mo well worth the perusal of all interested. It is claimed that not. only does the clip kill all ticks but also destroys the eggs, and further has a distinctly beneficial effect on the wool itself. In another section of the exinoit are shown samples of the Company s we 11 - lvjiiow'n ‘‘ H inem oaV Mf i mures, which for many years have been so popular with the, farming community. Also a very nice selection of seeds comprising: Perronnial ryegrass, Italian, Western M'olths, ryegiasjs, Akaroa cocksfoot, white clover, cow grass, Marlborough lucerne, broadleaf Essex rape seed, poa pratensis, I iorui a\\ iapn brown top, Alexr. Cross and Sons turnip seeds, and Algerian seed oats. All of these have been tested for germination by the Government LiologTho Company arc agents for the Massey-Harris Company's well-know n farming implements, cream soyaiators etc., and the machines are on \ lew at their Gladstone Road stores. Inspection by farmers is invited. Other agencies held by them are: Longford’s English fencing wire. Emu corrugated iron, Elmhurst tcas,_ l moil Assurance Society (fire and accident.). Special attention is paid to the marketing of maize, chaff, ryegrass, etc., etc., and growers can always rely on obtaining top market rates. The Company, having its head olhee in London and branches throughout New' Zealand and Australia, has a very large business connection, and is in a unique position to bo* able to supply the fullest and most reliaolo information regarding all and