SHOW AT STRATFORD

Hawera Star, Volume LIII, 6 July 1933, Page 8

SHOW AT STRATFORD

| WINTER EXHIBITION OPENED TRIBUTES TO PROGRESS. HIGH STANDARD OF EXHIBITS LOWGARTH. GH'EESE SUCCESSES Tn fine weather am cl with a big assemble present from all pairt-s of the province the ' Stratford Winter Show was officially opened last night by Mr W. J. Poison, M.P. The Mayor (Mr ,T. W. McMillan), in in trodtuning Mr Poison, said that it was pleasant to look bank on the life of the association- and to note the* wondoinfiiT progress it had made. He had opened the first poultry show of the association. The first meeting at .Aiioh the show was formed was held m April, 1924, he added, when Mr Daivey, who had held the position ever since*, was elected president and Mt F. T, Hale seoretary. Much of the credit for the growth of the association was due to Mr Hale, who was .secretary until he relinq'uished the position twelve months ago. The splendid esprit de corps of the officers' and members and the support tendered by the town and country people were vital factors in the advancement the show had made. Mr Poison extended his congratulations to the committee on the excellent team work which had helped to a large extent the so obvious success of the show. In that success lav encouragement fen- tlici association to go on with a. mow ambitious plan for housing the .show in its own buildings, which scheme, lie understood, was being considered.

Taranaki’s problem with regard to primary production was rather different 'from that of the rest of the Dominion. proceeded Mr Poison, inasmuch as most of the land that was practically all suitable for dairy fanning had already been improved and had come to the second l stage of production, which might 'be described ajs the most intensive fanning stage. One of the chief values of such . an exhibition as flic show was as an object lesson and an instructional help to farmers in connection with the latter stage. Taranaki’s future, if Britain, the sole good market, were to remain sound, depended upon actual Imperial preference in the spirit of the Ottawa agreement. This show was an object lesson for carrying it out.

The main note of the show, he felt, was encouragement to push on with the work of farming. Mr Poison hoped it might long continue to be so that the good sense of the Empire and the people of New Zealand would enable them to so 'build up Empire reciprocity that the British Commonwealth! of nations could face a world in travail with equanimity. He wished the show success, and declared it officially open. DAIRY PRODUCE. There was a fine display of dairy produce, a new feature at the show, and all exhibits were of high quality. In the cheese section Lowgarth won three of the four classes, while the Malioe branch of the Mangatoki Dairy Company won the other class and wa: second to Lowgarth in the other three. Lowgarth won the points prize by half a point from Malioe. Commenting on the butter exhibits the judges remarked that quality ii the various classes, with but few exceptions, was very creditable. Bod> proved to be most uniform, not one entry receiving more than one half point between the maximum of 25. Irregularity in colour was conspiruou b v its absence, while salting was fairh even throughout. Finish, including solidity of packing, neatness of parchment lining and general appearance was quite satisfactory generally. Commenting on the cheese the judges said the quality of the exhibits reflected great credit on the makers. The cheese was uniformly built, being clean m favour and close in texture. With tin- exception of one or two entries the body was entirely satisfactory. and no doubt with a little | more maturity would give entire satisfaction on the British market. It wa ito be hoped that the finish of cheese j generally would soon be in line with that of the Stratford show cheese. Detailed results are:

POINTS PRTZKS. Butter.— Apiti (CL Watkins), 283.: points and Golden Ray (C. V. Green) 283.3, equal. Cheese. —Lowgarth Dairy Co (J. A Adams), 283.5 points. 1; Mahoe branch Mangatoki (J. P. Tnnmas), 283.2. CHEESE CLASSES. CLASS V. —Open class for one col

oured or white cheese suitable for! export. Open to all factories in j New Zealand. \ Mangatoki Dairy Co., Mahoe branch < (G. P- Thomas), 95 . 1; Stratford (\Y. Taylor), 94.5 j- : Kaponga (E. H. T. Scott). 94 8! Twelve entries. C‘ T ASS YI. —('pen to factory managers! or first assistants who _ have not j previously won a first prize. Open \ to .all factories in New Zealand. One expert cheese, coloured or J white, suitable for export. Lowgarth Dairy Co. (R. Klenner), 95 • 1 Mangatoki. Mahoe branch (-J. 1". Thomas), 94.0 - Stratford (R. Baker), 94 4 .sine entries. CLASS Vll.—Stratford Winter Show championship. For one New Zealand cheddar cheese, white or coloured, suitable for export. Lowgarth (J. A. Adams), 95 ......... 1 Mangatoki, Mahoe branch (4. I • Thomas), 94.5 5 Kaponga (E. H. G. Scott), .)3.S ... 3 Twelve entries. CLASS Vlll.—Open to all factories in New Zealand. One cheese suitable for export, coloured or white. Lowgarth Dairy Co. (.T. A. Adams), 95 •••••■ * Stratford (W. Taylor), 9f.0 ....... - Mangatoki, Mahoe branch (l* *' • Seamark), 94 Twelve entries. butter. GLASS I.—Open to all factories in Now Zealand. For best box of butter suitable for export, of 281 b. Golden Bay <C. Y. Green) 95 J Apiti (G. Watkins). 94.0 - Midhirst (A. Guthrie), 94 5 Nine entries. CLASS II. —Open class for managers or first assistant butter-makers who have not previously won a first prize. For best box of buttei suitable for export, of 281 b. Midldrst (W. Platt), 04.5 1 Stratford (A. Skellern), 94 - United (F. Coward), 93.9 Six entries. CLASS 111—Stratford Winter Show championship. Open to all factories in New Zealand. Tor best box of butter for export., of 281 b. Apiti (G Watkins), 95 1 Golden Bay (C. V. Green), 94.8 ... 4 United (4. Swede), 94 3 Nine, entries. CLASS IV.—Open to all factories in New Zealand. For , best box of butter suitable for export, of 2811). Wangaehu (\\ . E. Smith), 94.5 ... 1 Kangiwahia-Ruahine (D. Jones), 94.3 i Taihape (W. Muir), 94 •’ Nine entries. CUPS AND SPECIAL PRIZES. Farm Section. Taranaki Stock Auctioneers'’ Clip, most points in mangolds, swedes and all roots, to be won three times m succession. Previous winners, 1929 and 1930. Evan Jones; 1931 and 1932, 0. Willis (Matapu). C. Willis won outright also the association’s miniature cup. Cup presented by Mrs M. O’Reilly collection named field carrots; to be won .three times, C. Willis. ». Evan Jones Cup, most points m garden section, Taranaki growers, to he won three times. Previous winners, 1931. H. Willis • 1932, H. Willis. H. Willis won outright also the assoeia tions miniature. Association’s £1 Is cup, most pionts mangolds.—C. AVillis. Association’s cun, £1 Is, most points ,n swedes. —C. AYillis. Association’s cup, £1 Is, most points n carrots. —C. Willis.

GARDEN VEGETABLES. Beet. Jong.—F. Jans 1, M. M. Knox 3. Beet, round.—F. Schmidt 1, W. Har-dy-.Tonos 2, A. V .Soliwaiters 3. Beet, any other variety.—H. J. Kirk.rood 1. Silver beet.—H. Willis (Matapu) 1, and 1, F. Jans 3. Curlv kale.—F. Jans 1, H. Willis 2. Carrots, Intermediate.— H. Willis 1, f. H. Ward 2, F. Jans 3. Carrots, short. —R. Willis 1, A. V. Schwelters 2, J. H. Ward 3. Carrots, long.—H. Willis 1. J. U. \Yard 2. F. Jans 3. Celerv. white.—F. Jans 1, H. Willis ?. J. H. Ward 3. Celery, red.—H. Willis 1. Peeks. —H. Willis 1 and 3, M. I. Jury 2. Onions, largest weight and quality.— T. Willis 1 and 2. Onions, yellow.—F. Jans 1, H. Willis 2. Onions, Brown Spanish.—F. Jans l, r -T. Willis 2, Airs Harrison 3. Onions, rod. —Nelson Hughes (Maxwell) 1 and 2. Onions. Brown Globe.—F. Jans 1. Onions, any other variety.—H. Wil’is 1. H. .T. Kirkwood 2. M. M. Knox Onions, potato.—J. H. Ward 1, H. W. Willis -2 and 3. Onions, rope or stick, brown variety.—H. Willis 1.

J Onions, rope or stick, any othor I i variety. —.J. 11. Wiyd 1- I ' On.ons. pickling. —l l '. Jans 1, H. I Willis 2. M. 1. Jury 3. , ! Eschallocs. brown. —A. J. Davey j, ! and 2. H. Willis 3. T _ ICschallots, vellow. —M. I. Jury 1, 1 I<\ . Jans 2 H.‘ Willis 3. i Eschallots, white. —F. Jans 1. j Garliek. —H. WiFiis 1 and 2. J. 11. i Ward 3. , . j Onions, multiply.—J. H. \\ ard J ! On.ons, including eschallots. —H. i Wilks.l. „ „ . v Parsnips, Hollow Crown. A. \ . ! Schweiters 1, T. Needham 2, M. M. I Knox 3. . ti I Parsnips, any othor variety. rl. . | Willis 1 and 2. R. Collins 3. I Parsl-ev. curled. —F. Jans 1. Mrs r. Stienor 2 M. M. Knox 3 Parslev. fern leal.—H. \Vilns 1. ! Tnrn.ps. white.—H. Wilbs 1 and 2. Turnips, anv other variety.—H. Willis 1 and 3, F. Jans 2. Pumpkin, any variety.—H. wuns i, I r sqnash7 Hubbard. —N .Cork ill 1. H. Wills 2. F. Jans 3. „ Squash, any other variety. J. xi. Ward 1. F. Jans 2. . Pie melon.—H. Will is 1 and 3. T. * Ja Vegetable marrow, yell low .—M. M. Knox T. J. H. Ward 2, H. Vegetable marrow, green.—F. Jans l 1, M 7 M. Knox 2, Mrs G. S. Strack 3 Collection pumpkins —J. H. Mai d 1, H. Willis 2, M. M. Knox 3 , Cabbage, cooking.— t. Jans 1, O. ’ Willis 2. M. I. Jury 3. „ , Cabbage, Drumhead Savoy.—M. IJU Cabbage, 'led'plekling -Mrs M ' Hunaw*, r. I garden. —H. Willis l and 2. ■Cauliflowers. —F. Jans 1. Broccoli. —F. Jans 1. o+nck Brussels sprouts.—Mrs G. S. Sti. c ; 1, F. Jans 2. * Spinaeli. —F. Jans 1. ..... 0 Rhubarb.—F. Jans 1. H. Millis Herbs, collection.—F. Jans 1. 5 Lettuce. cabbage.— F. Jans 1, Mi. ! F.-Steiner 2. i POTATOES. ! Black Kidney.—H. Willis 1 and 3, F. ■ Jans 2. >' Red Rock.—H. Willis 1 and 2, F. Jans 3. _ j Gamekeeper.—H. Willis 1, Nelson ' Hughes 2, F. Jans 3. j Sir J. G. Wilson. —Nelson Hughes 1 -.and 3, H. Willis 2. i> j Maori Chief. —F. Jans 1, A. E. • 1 Gernhoefer 2, Nelson Hughes 3. j Sutton’s 26.—F. Jans 1. H. Hillis 2. II Sutton’s Supreme. —H. Willis 1, Nel- -' soil Hughes 2 and 3. 1 1 Robin Adair. —Nelson Hughes 1, H. 1 Willis 2 and 8. j Arran Chief. —F. Jans 1, H. Willis | 2. Nelson Hughes 3. ! Any other variety, named. —Nelson ! Hughes 1 and 2, H. Willis 3. j Three named varieties, white. —HWillis 1, F. Jan 6 2, Nelson Hughes 3. Three named varieties. —H. Willis 1, l‘F'. Jans 1\ Nelson Hughes 3. 1 1 Collection, three each variety.—H. Willis 1. F. Jans 2.

Four largest, weight and quality to he considered. —Nelson Hughes 1 and 3, H. Willis 2. Heaviest.—Nelson Hughes 1. H. Willis 2. FIELD ROOTS. Carrots, White Belgian.—C. Willis (Matapu) 1,2 and 3. Carrots, Guerande. —C. Willis 1,2 and 3. Carrots, Yellow Intermediate,- -C. Willis 1,2 and 3. Carrots, Matchless White.—C. Willis 1,2 and 3, R. Kingan v.h.c., A. E. Gernhoefer h.c. Carrots, Barriball or Sinclair's Champion.—C. Willis 1,2 and 3. Carrots, J. Holmes’ Improved.—C. Willis 1,2 and 3. Carrots, long red.—o. Willis 1,2 and 3. Carrots, any other variety, named. — C. Willis 1,2 and 3. Carrots, collection eight varieties, named. —O. Willis 1 and 2.

Mangolds, long red.—G. .Jones 1, A. J. Davey 2, J. McCarvill 3. Mangolds, Prizewinner. —A. F. Bui-' mer 1, C. Willis 2 and 3, G. Jones v.h.c. Mangolds, Golden Tankard.—G. Jones 1, C. Willis 2 and 3. Mangolds, sugar.—G. Jones 1, C. Willis 2 and 3. Mangolds, Yellow Globe.—G. Jones 1, S. Kingan 2, C. Willis 3. Mangolds, Jersey Queen.—C. Willis 1 and 3, G. Jones 2. Mangolds, Red Intermediate. —C. I Willis 1 and 3. G. Jones 2. Mangolds, Yellow Intermediate. —C. Willis 1,2 and 3.