NEW PLYMOUTH SHOW.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLII, Issue XLII, 7 June 1923, Page 4

NEW PLYMOUTH SHOW.

-4 ,it GOOD DISPLAY. j k RECORD ENTRIES. c 1, President—Mr. Wm. B. Grant. j d Vice-Presidents—Messrs H. C *S?.mp-'p son and W. Hall. ' q Secretary—William P. Okey, P.O. t Box 18, New Plymouth. * a JUDGES AND STEWARDS. :« Butter and Cheese.—Judges: Graders' t Service. Stewards: Butter, Messrs r A. E. Washer, VV. A. Morton; t cheese, Messrs H. H. Olsen, J. K. , Rowlands, and J. H. Bagiey. 1 Hams and Bacon.—Judge: Mr. Walter 1 Scott. i \ Fruits.—Judge: Mr. Hy. King. j Garden Vegetables.—judges: Messrs { T. Boulton and J. Home. j FieM Hoots.—Judges: Messrs E. J. , Betts and J. W. Deem. J Farm Produce.—Judges: Same as for , field roots. , ' Writing and .Drawing.—Judge: Mr. H. ' Denipsey, ', Poultry.—Judge Fancy Classes: Mr. T. . Doig (Wellington). Judge Utility \ Classes: Mr. E. James (New Ply- l { mouth). i I Ducks.—Judge Fancy: Mr. T. Doig. ' Judge Utility: Mr. W. Hall. . '. Pigeons.—Judge : Mr." A. C. John- { stone (Auroa). i Canaries.—Judge: Mr. A. C. John.stone. Children's Pets.—Judges: Messrs A. T. Moor© and E. James. ; Glorious weather favoured the opening of the Taranaki A. and P. Associa- ' I tion's popular winter function. Every • year has seen satisfactory growth, and j this year the society shows a record v for entries which must be most satisI factory to the enthusiastic president (Mr. W. B. Grant), the committee, ! and the courteous and able secretary (Mr. W. P. Okey). The display of farm produce of all kinds shows what can be grown in Taranaki soil. In the j butter and cheese classes the entries \ are not quite so numerous as last year, ! but tho quality is equal to the best, j and a special feature is the evenness lof the points awarded. In most classes ! a half-point only separates first and ! second, while the others come up close behind, and in one case there were two equal in every point of award. Southern Taranaki factories did very well indeed. Kakaramea, with 95 points, was first (with gold medal and Sliaw-Savill prize) in the class for best crate of white cheese. Riverdale (94i.) , and Lowgarth (94) were close up secj ond and third. In the other big cheese I class Lowgarth was second, one point i behind tho winner, with Kakaramea, ■ one point less, third. For three loai" . cheeses Kakara-mea came a good third. . For best crate (Taranaki only) Low- • garth, Kaupokonui, and Kakaramea I got the first three awards, while in the Novice Class the same three fac- } tories again scored. The high points ;! gained in this class r.re worthy of fav- | ourable comment. In the open class ; Kakaramea was first (with gold medal), 1 I Lowgarth second. The judges were ; very complimentary in their remarks in 1 • both butter and cheese classes. j A very fine display is given of fiekl i roots, in the ordinary classes in the j Boys' and Girls' Clubs, and in the ; Schools' Rural Exhibits. The judges, ; Messrs Deem and Betts. comment very ■ ! favourably on the carrots and manj golds, and said they were especially i fine. They add tha.t the display of car. rots was the best they had seen. The exhibit was a great improvement on , last year's display, both in the clubs ; and in the other competitions. The . massed displays were really excellent, j There were a number of extra heavy : samples of swedes, the heaviest weigh-' ing 27;}, 27, and 23 lb respectively. A: ' ( round pie melon shown turned the* scale j at 501b weight. Onions, too, were a 1 particularly good lot, especially those shown by Mr. G. V. Tate, who' is well known as a successful grower. The , eschalots were well developed and 100k- : ed, from their size, moi*e like onions. i In the boys' and girls' classes P. Henry ' secured first and champion in mangolds, '-best in the show," and M. ; Gaustad in carrots. i ifn this coneetion special mention ( should bo made of the comprehensive display of produce of every conceivable kind made by Mr. W. Pratt, of Bell Block, which Mr. Deem said was very ' fine and reflected great credit 031 the . patience and persistence of the- exj hibitor. The poultry and pigeon show was another strong feature. New Plymouth supported the show right royally, and the result was well-filled benches, an array of remarkably good exhibits of ; high quality, especially in the Leghorn, Bantam, Orpington, and Wyandotte sections, in each of these there was a large entry of particularly fine birds, , which gave the judge no little difficulty in placing the winners. In the pigeon classes Mr. Johnstone said the magpies and owls were a fine lot, while the homers were strong in number and. of evenly magnificent quality, equal to any that could be seen in the Dominion, j "In fine," said the judge, "there was' not a dud in tlie crowd." j j The Technical College exhibit was , very gne indeed. The students showed , a very fine assortment of their school I work, comprising engineering—castings 1 and steel-work of various kinds and drawings—fancy work, work done on milling machine, apparatus to illustrate gear ratios, model of crane determining tensile and compi^ssive stresses,' and much other very interesting work of many kinds. There are also fine displays of needlework of various kinds, cookery, jellies, •preserves, etc., which attracted^a lot of attention. The photographic work also was very good. '■ The catering was once more in the hands of the ladies under Mrs. Grant and gave every satisfaction. I An item of great interest was the exhibit of doors ma.de of pinus insipnis the grain making a very pretty effect.' j Ihere is a fine series of entries in tn- ■ Home Industries section. The glassfronted cases recently acquired by the ladies'_committee added much to the attractiveness of the exhibits and made ( it possible. I The committees under the o-eneral direction of the president, did& their work well, while the geiiei-al arrange- ■ • inents carried out by the courteous ' secretary ncrQ all that could be desired iiie press representatives have to thank tho officials for much kindly assistance. ' ' OPENING CEREMONY. ' 1 The president, in a few remarks, called on the Mayor (Mr. F. E. Wilson) 1 to address the gathering. Jhe latter in very happy terms congratulated all '■ . connected with the show" on the success achieved, and wished them contmued and increased .success in the future. 2 j Mr. S. J. Smith. M.P.. congratulated the society on having Dr. Reakes to J pertorm the opening ceremony, and the president and committee on'the excellent arrangements made. He considered the townspeople did not support T the show half as much as they should, } but nevertheless the entries were a record and the show a great s'ufoe*s. THe said that the Government should realise that nil the wealth of th°. T country 'came from the land, and should

fierefore lend added assistance wherver possible to the farming commun- . Dr. Reakes first acknowledged the mdly and generous remarks made, and dded that without the capable and nthusiastic staif the Department were ncky in possessing the work they were oing would be impossible. Ho com- ! limented the glowers on the high lality of the rarm roots, especially no.se grown, an J shown by the Boys' nd Girls' Clubs, which were in quality qual to anything he had"" seen. The :ien responsible lor carrying on these :':ubs were doing a good work, one that neant increase in production' and geting better returns from the land. The -oung people, he added, would thus «come first-class farmers and would lelp to bring about greater prosperity ;o the farming industry of New Zeaand. He showed thai' there had been lecided increases in production all •ound—butter-fat for the Dominion 31 aer cent, on last year's and 180 per lent, on the figures of ten years ago, md for Taranaki 19 per cent, and 69 ;>er cent, respectively. In those ten years Taranaki had become the greatest importer of dairy produce in the world, md this was brought about largely by i better standard of farming and better stock. The quality of the cows he idded, on a farm was a very important point, and the Department was doing its best in every way to help to eliminate the "robber 5' cow and was fostering herd-testing to the utmost of its powers. The increase in tested cows had beeiva total of 39,236, last year's total being 4-5,564 and this year's 84.800. and he hoped there would be a further increase next year. Dairy farming was a most valuable asset to a country, and New Zealand could learn much more in the keeping of dairy cows. Again, a very satisfactory feature had been the number of high-class cattle exported to other countries — fully 10,000 last year—and this should increase as the years went on. He had the greatest pleasure i x opening the show- and wished the society continued success. BUTTER. (Point*,: A flavour; B body, moisture and texture; C colour, salting and finish.) Messrs. Lovell and Christmas' competition for best box factory butter suitable for export, and of not less tkan 561b. A. B. O. Tl, Maketawa (V. P. Robinson) 47 24V 2U 96 Hikurangi (J. Rutherford) 46 24} 25 95; Masterton (L. Barber) 45 24 25 94 11 iverd a"1 c (W. Crawford) ....;.. 44 } 34 25 93; Sh a n no n (Jas. Aim) 44i 24-J- 25 93: Waitara (E. H. O. Scott) 43 24i 25 93 Mangantoki (O. Webby) 43i 24 25 92 There were four others 92',, two o 92, and three of 91.J-. Messrs. Jos. Nathan and Co.'s 50 guinea cup com petition for best bo: of factory butter suitable for-ex port, and of not less than 561b. Maketawa (V. P. Robinson) 46 24i 25 95 Tikorangi (J. W. Garner) 45} 2U 24J 94 R i v c r d a 1 c (W. Crawford) ...... 44} 24 J 25 94 Levin (J. Smell i-s) 44 21} 25 93 Mango rei (T. H. Robinson) 44 24.J- 25 93 Awahuri (C. H. Cleaver) d'A} 24 25 92 H i k xi r a n «r i (J. Rutherford) .... 43 24 * .25 92 Mangatoki (O. Webby) 43 24 25 92 The Taranaki Agricultural Society' champion cup competition, wit r>rize £5 5s and gold medal, fo best box of factory butter suitabl for export, and of not less weigh than 561b. H i k v r a n g i (J. Rutherford) .... 47 24 A 25 96 Bell Block (Wm. ' Taylor) 46 24.V 25 95 Waitara (E. H. Limmer) 44} 24} 25 94 Maketawa (V. P.. Robinson^ 44} 24 25 93 Masterton (L. Barber) 44} 24 25 93 Sha nno n ' ('Jas. Aim) ....,...' 44} 24 25 93 Manjratoki (O Webby) ;..; 44 24 25 93 Riverdale (W. Crawford) 44 24 25 93 Lepperton (E. H. G. Scott)' 43 24J- 25 92 Mangorei (T. H. Robinson) 43»- 24 25 92 North Taranaki (W. F. Smeo) .. 43V 24 25 92 Past cup winners.—l9o3. Lepperton 15)04, Lepperton: 1905, Hillsborougb 1906. Waitara: 1907, Bell Block; 1908 Bell Block; 1909. Huiakama; 1910, Ka ponga; 1911. Taieri and Peninsula. 1913, Taihape; 1914, Moa Farmers' 1915, Awalmn"; 1916, Kairanga; 1917 Moa Farmers'; .1913. Masterton; 1919 Masterton ; 1020. Mca• Farmers'; 1921 Shannon; 1022, Mangatoki. Now Zealand Dairy Factory Managers Association's trophy for best out box of butter, 561b in weight, mo.si suitable for export. Maketawa (V. P.Robinson) 47 24J 25 96} IT i k v r a n g i (J. Rutherford) .... 4Q 241 25 95V Mangatoki (0. Webby) 45 24* 25 94V 801 l Block (Wra. Taylor) 44} 24 V 25 94 Riverdale (W. Crawford^ 44$ 24 25 93-i Ma.stoiton (L. Barber) 44 24 95 9-3 Rangitikei (J. W. Swede ) 44 24 25 93 Tikorangi (J. W. GarneY) 44 24 25 93 Three others secured 924, two 92, and one 91 .J. Novice class for best one box of butter suitable lor export.—Open only to factory managers, butter-makers, •or first assistants who have not won at time of entry a prize of the value of £5. Hikur an g i (P. ■Cunnold) ". i4l 24} 25 961 Masterton (W. Ba-ttey) 46} 24J 25 96 Levin (B. S. Parsons) J.j 2-4J 25 95} Shannon ((■ Watnki»?),": >„•• 24 * M 95 fumgitikei (R. Young) 45 24 } 25 9-1J Maketawa (W. M. Meyer) 4-H 24} 25 94 Riverdale (Vv. Crawford) 44$ 24 £ 25 94 Rivorbank (R. Wils) A\} 24| 25 94 Fikorangi (R. Lnngloy) U} 24 J 25 ' 94 Mangorei (K. J. Clouoh) 44.x 2U 25 94 Mn'iSiitnlu (If. Pegler) 43} 24i 25 93 Jest one b«x factory butter in lib pats, most suitable' for local trade.— Open to all factories in New Zealand. -ovin CT. i^m'Hio) 46 24} 25 95V fastcrton (L. Barhor) Ao 24V 25 95V I i k v r a. 11 a i (J. Rutherford) .... 45} 24} 25 95 'i''-<>ran<_n (J. W. Garner) 45 24} 25 94-V

North, Taranaki Aii/- ( | m 5? v m 25 mi bS^o! -(wii: « 24 * 92. Taylor) 43 24 25 92 -Lepperton (E. H. iG- s «>tt) 42 24] 25 91J j POINTS PRIZE. Highest aggregate in Classes 1 and 2 •. Maketawa 191..5 points Hikurangi 18S points Riverdale 187.5 points JUDGES' COMMENTS. I Flavour.—The flavour of the various exhibits is perhaps equal to that of former years, but, generally speaking, "does not show- any improvement. The prize-winners, however, are of excellent quality. Body and Texture.—With just a few exceptions there leaves little to be desired. Colour, as indicated by score : cards, is perfect. ! Salting is just a little erratic, there being a tendency to slightly overdo this in some cases, while in others the reverse is the case. I Finish.—ln this matter there are a few defects. Insufficient ramming of' the butter, leaving spaces, especially around the bottom of the block, and -which detracts from the appearance when the butter is turned out vt the boxes. ' CHEESE. Points .• A flavour (50) ; B body, mois-' i tare and texture (30); C colour j (10) and finish (10). i Shaw, Savil and Albion Co.'s £25 Cup i Champion Competition for best one 1 crate containing two full-cream New Zealand Cheddar cheese, white, suitable for export. Open to all factories in New Zealand. Kakaramea (H '; Crosbie) 46£ 28J- 20 95 Rex dale (H. Broadbent) 46 28i 20 94J I Lowgarth (J. 0. r Taylor) 45i 28* 20 94 1; Kuku (G. Woods) 45 28} 20 93^ Dalefield (J. Lin- - j ton ) 45 281- 20 93'- > Kaupokonui (S. I. Jones) 44* 28i 20 93 i Grey town (A. R. -| Daysh) 44 28J 20 92.^ ■[.The Union Steamship Co-.'s £10 10s ' Trophy for one crate, containing lavo full-cream NeAv Zealand Checldar cheese, suitable for export. Open to all factories in NeAv Zealand. , ; Hopelands (L. *; Heayns) 46} 29 20 95'i Lowgarth (J. L. ; Taylor) 46 23J 20 94i , : Dalefield (J. Lin- *! 45i 28 20 93* , Kaupokonui (S. ij Jones) 44i- 2SJ 20 93 GreytoAvn (A. R. 1 Daysh) 44 28i 20 921 x Kuku (G. WoocH 44 2S 20 92" 'i Kakarameai (H. r ; Crosby^ 44 28 20 92 Past Cup 'Winners.—l9ls, Cardiff * 1916, Kakaramea; 1917. Cardiff ant x Cape Egmont. tie;" 1918, .--Dalefield :- 1919. Mahoe: 1920. Kuku: 1921, Dale ' field; 1922, Taratahi. , ' Novice Competition, for best one crat' s containing tAvo- full-cream Nev v I Zealand Cheddar cheese, whit© o: 2 ' coloured, suitable for export. , LoAvgarth (L. F. , • Jones) 46-i 2SJ 20 95 2 Kaupokonui (R. 1! T D»y) 46 2Si 20 94 1 Kakaramea (M. ! Dowden) 45V 28i 20 94 * Rexdale (H. S. „ Judd) 45 28J 20 93 1 Hopelands (L. , ; Heayns) "45 2Si 20 -93 ; ' Kuku (R. Muller) AA\ 28^ 20 '93 s Grey town (G. b Brine) 44 28 19i 91 •r Tariki (S. Walker) 43* 28 20 91 c Sugby Road (L. lt Hollis) 43 27i 19i 90 ! Kahui Road (H. ! E. Jensen) 42 27-}- 19} 89 i . Open Class for one crate coutaininj I tAvo full-cream New Zealand Ched 1 } j dar cheese, white or coloured, suit J able for export. : ! Kakaramea (H. ; Crosbie) 46 ] 28} 20 95 \ . Dalefield (J. Lin- ' ton) 46 23} 20 94: } LoAvgarth (J. L. : x Taylor) 45} 28J 20 94 i} Kaupokonui (S. Jones) 4.5 28} 20 93 j GreytoAvn (A. R. Daysh) 4.!} 28} 20 93 I Heayns) .45 2-Sr 20 93 Hopelands (L. } Kuku (G. Woods) 44 V 2S* 20 93 .Rexdale (H. ' " '•}! Broadbent) ...... 441 28} 20 93 , I The Taranaki Metropolitan Agricultura \ Society's Competition for'best cas< ; of meduirn cheese (3), whit* or col ,' • oured, suitable for local trade '» ! Open to all factorioa in New Zea- " land. I Kuku (G. Woods) 46 28V 20 94.! » Hopelands (L. - - - >, Dalefield (J. Lm- ', n ton) 45 2;} 20 93A I G'»vh>im (A. R. ' 44 28} 20 92-J 3 Kakaramea (H. t Crosbie) 43} 28} 20 92 1 The Taranaki Met-ronolitan - Agricul--1 tural Society's Competition for ;- best- three loaf chese. Open to all factories in New Zealand. ? Dalefield (J. Lin- ! TT ton) 46 281 20 94} i Hopelands (L. '■ Heayns) 45.1. 28 J 20 94 ; Kakaramea (11. i Cnsbie) 45 2«, V2O 93-V ; Kuku (G. Woods) 41} ->8 20 9?-i . Rugby Road (E. i W. Bak-er) 43} 28V 20 92 ' Open to factories in Taranaki only. For J best one crate containing tw# fullI cream New Zealand Cheddar ! cheese, white or coloured, suitable [ for export. Lowgarth (J. L. . Taj-lor) (6 2S-}- 20 94 V , Kaupokonui (S. Jones) 4o> 28} 20 94 Kak ara mea (H. : Crosby 45 2S} *>0 93} Rugby Road (E. ! W. Baker) 4:V, k">B ?0 91V Kahui (H. E. Jen- * " , sen) 42 27} 19} S9 I JUDGES' REMARKS. While the number of entries is disappointing, considering the importance of the show and the many fine trophies offered, the general quality is of a vefy liipii standard. With the exception olf a A-ery few entries the flavour is of -a highly satisfactory fharar-ter. reflecting credit alike on the makers and the suppliers of the ra_w material. The body and texture in the majority is close, but several entries are someAvhat on the firm .side. The finish is good on the whole, and the cheese is staged in splendid order, being free from mould growth. In this connection the makers are to be commended, and the officers of the Taranaki Producers' Freezing Co., in whose charge the r-heese Avas stored, are to be congratulated on the care and attention devoted to the exhibits while in their charge. HOME-MADE BUTTER. Best 31b of private butter, malted Mrs. F. R. Higgins (Hurford R.^ad)'l, Mrs. E. Hellier {Lepr>erton> 2, M'-s C 0. Ha.wke- CBell Block) .'i Mr<=. M. >f Knov (Te Popo) h.c. Mrs. 11. Ritchie (livJeAvood) c.