OTAGO WINTER SHOW

Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 3901, 11 June 1929, Page 2

OTAGO WINTER SHOW

SUCCESSFUL OPENING DAY

CTfflWimr LAMER THAH LAST YEAR AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT'S EXHIBIT A GREAT DRAW DUNEDIN, June 1. Nobody can question the seniority of the Otago Winter Show in this dominion. It was started in a tentative kind of way in the Garrison Hall, and at once opened up possibilities which our society has expertly explored, so that to-dav the Winter Show is one of the chief' institutions of the South Island. Year by year the tendency is to raise the standard at this and all other winter shows. Exhibitors are careful to keep out anything that they are doubtful about. 'This procedure causes a strict sorting out, and consequently a reduction in the number of entries as compared with the days when anything of decent quality was put m to boost up the catalogues. In such circumstances it matters not what the entries for the show that opened this afternoon are in the total fewer than those of last year. The numbers are 2,047 for 1928, and 1.976 for 1929. The reduction in number is compensated by the advance in quality. It may be fearlessly stated that the 1929 Show is equal in attractiveness to any of the series. Particularly is it to be commended in lay-out and staging. It is a pretty show. Also a wellmanaged show. The executive officers have experience that is invaluable as a guide. Under the direction of Mr W. 0. M'Kellar (president). Mr H. C. Campbell (vice-president), Mr George Black (treasurer), and Mr E. F. Duthie (secretary), helped by a battalion of willing committeemen, the preparations were conducted on businesslike methods and the finishing touches with sureness. whilst the interests of exhibitors and the general public have received all possible attention. The work of the Government graders must also be gratefully acknowledged. The partv consisted of Messrs A. Milne, Pe'lch, Taylor, Forbes, Beatson, and Gulliver. They knew their job, and got it through without any delay. The early doings this morning gave abundant promise of a successful week. Everybody was in good heart, stimulated by the gloriously fine weather, and the persons charged with duty were promptly in attendance, constituting the nucleus of a crowd even before, th-» doors were opened to the public. Later on the people poured in, and there was rivalrv for places from which the Hon. P. A.'De la Perrelle could be easily heard as he delivered the official opening address on behalf of the Government.

FACTORY BUTTER

Judges: Government Graders. One Box (scwt) Factory Butter, Suitable for Export. , s • at ' a u u <n • \ I mil 1 i fa «S£ 005 fa H

One Box (|cwt) Butter, suitable for export. Open only to members of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers' Association. Karamea ... 46 24 20 5 —95 Canterbury 44} 24 20 5 —93} One Box (}cwt) Butter. Open to factories receiving home-separated cream only.

JUDGES' COMMENTS Although the. entries were on the small side as far as the butter classes were concerned, the quality is being well maintained and quite on a par with previous standards, the quality of the winning exhibits being so uniform that in two classes we were unable to separate them and had to award a tie for first place.

FACTORY CHEESE

Judges: Government Graders. Two Large Full-cream New Zealand Cheddar-shaped Cheese. 80lb each, suitable for export, coloured. o • S >& 5 o .a "3 a "So '<• o ~ •* fa hSe-h ° fa e-

Two Factory-made Cheese,'Bolb each, suitable for export, coloured. Open to factories Avhose output exceeds 100 tons. Waikouaiti 46 29 15 5—95 Omimi ... 45J 29 15 5 -94] Milton ... 45" 29 15 5 —94 Seaward Downs ... 45 281 35 5 Barry's Bay 44' 281 15 5—93 Two Factory-made CUccsc, 80lb each, suitable for export, white. Open to factories whoso output exceeds 100 tons. Milton ... 46} 29 15 4i —95 Waikouaiti 45 29J 15 5 94J Seaward Downs ... 45 29 15 5 —94 Omimi ... 45 29 15 4} 93} Barry's Bay 44} 28} 15 5—93 Two Factory-made .Cheese, 801b each, white. Open 'to factories whose output does not exceed 100 tons. Bittle Akaloa ... 4G 28$ 15 4} —94 Two Factory-made Cheese, 80lb each, coloured. Open to factories whose output does not exceed 100 tons. Little Akaloa ... 46 29 15 5 —95 Two Factory-made Cheese, suitable for export, white or coloured. Open - only to members of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers' Association. Omimi ... 46 29 15 5 —95 Waikouaiti 451 29 15 5 One Case (3) Medium Factory Cheese, suitable for export, white or coloured. Omimi ... 40.V 29 15 4}-95 Milton ... 4H 28} 15 41-94 Barry's Bay 45 28$ 15 5 —93s Waikouaiti 44} 29-15 4}-93 One Case containing 2 Cheese, white or coloured, from factories without pasteurising plant, made from nonpasteruised milk. Waikouaiti 45 29 15 5—94 One Case containing 2 Cheese from factories that have never won a prize at the show. Little „„ . _ ~ ne Akaloa ... 46} 29 15 4i —95 Menzies Ferry 46 29 15 4} - 94} W S' S ... 45} 281 15 4} -93$ Fairfax ... 44} 26} 15 5 -93 Two Large Factory-made Cheese, 801b each, suitable for export, white or coloured. Cheese to be sent direct from factory to show. Not to compete for special prizes.. Waikouaiti 46} 29} 15 5 -96 Milton ... 46 29 15 5 -95 Fairfax ... 451 29 15 5 -94} Wright's . Bush ... 45 29 15 § -94 Barry's Bay 44* 29 15 5 - 31 Omimi ... 45 28} 15 5 -93$ Barry's Bay 44} 28} 15 5 -93 One Case Factory-made Loaf Cheese (4 Cheese), white or coloured, to be sent direct from factory to show. Waikouaiti 46 29 15 5 —95 Milton ... 45} 28$ }5 o -94 Omimi ... 45} 28$ 14} 5 -93$ Barry's Bay 44$ 28}- 15 5—93 Open championship, the Society's gold medal to the factory manager scoring the highest points for two cheeses suitable for export, white or coloured. Waikouaiti 46} 29} 15 5 -96 JUDGES' COMMENTS In the cheese classes the quality of the exhibits is quite of the standard of past shows. The winners in each class were well-made cheese, the flavours generally being most uniform. A regrettable feature, however, is the small number of entries, and it is felt that this section should receive much better patronage from factory managers. We are also of the opinion that more attention should be paid to the finish of the various exhibits, a large number being affected with loose bandage and cracked rinds.

EXPORT CHEESE GRADING GLASSES

—Open Classes, for Factories with Pastuerising Plant.— Little Akaloa, 94.345 ... 1 Milton, 94.317 \ Oinimi. 94.071 3 Barry's Bay, 93.769 4 Brvdone, 93.762 5 —For Factories without Pastuerising Plant.— Waikouaiti, 92.815 1 Wairewa, %2.767 ••• 2 Goodwood, 90.831 3

EXPORT GHEESE COMPETITION

The Otago Harbour Board offered a trophy, valued at 25gs, to the cheesemaker whose factory output for the season gains the highest aggregate number of points according to the Government grader's certificate (open class), the trophy to be won three times in succession or four times altogether before becoming tho property of the exhibitor. Little Akaloa is the winner in tho open class this year. Previous winners: 1923, Waiatuwa Dairy Factory; 1924, Rimu Dairy factory"; 1925, Maungatua Dairy Factory. 1920-27, Milton Co-operative Dairy factory; 1928, Omimi Dairy Factory.

FARMERS' BUTTER

Judge: Miss E. Kempshell, Maungatua. lib fresh butter, in JlUrolls or pats. —Mrs K. Clark 1, Mrs \V. S. Knkncss 2, Mrs J. Robertson :!. •lb fresh butter, one week old.--Mrs R. Clark 1, Miss E. Mason 2, Mrs J. Robertson 3. lib powdered butter, in Jib rolls or pats, stamped not later than May 25.—■ Mrs R. Clark 1. Miss E. Mason 2, Mrs James Sim 3. Mrs J. Robertson li.c. lib powdered butter.—Mrs R. Clark 1. Mrs W. S. Kirkness 2. Mrs T. Blight 3, Mrs J. Robertson h.c. lib fresh butter, lor non-winners. - Mn W. S. Kirkness 1, Mrs J. T Blight 2, Mrs W. Robertson 3, Miss E. Mason h.C. lib fresh butter, a week old. nonwinners.—Miss E. Mason 1. Miss W. Rol>ertson 2, Miss M. Blight 8, Mrs \V. S. Kirkness h.c.

lib powdered butter, a week old, nonwinners.—Miss E. Mason I, Miss W. Robertson 2, Mrs James Sim 3. lib powdered butter, non-winners.— Miss E. Miison 1, Miss W. Bobertson ! 2, Mrs James Sim 3, Mrs J. T. Blight h.c. Collection of butter, fresh, powdered, and salt.--Mrs J. Robertson 1, Mrs James Sim 2, Mrs R. Clark 3. iOlb salt butter.-Mrs R. Clark 1. Collection of fancy butter.—Mrs R. Clark 1, Miss W. Robertson 2, Mrs J. Robertson 3. Miss Kempshell said that the butter nil round is up to a high standard — fowl colour, well flavoured, and nicely andled, especially the winning exhibits from Mrs B. Clark, of Hooper's Inlet.

FAT CATTLE

Judge: Mr Thomas Seaton (Timaru). Ono bullock, any age.—Milligan Bros. I, R. W. Trotter 2. Ono bullock, under four years.—Mrs A. J. Bell 1, J F. Bell 2. One bullock, under three yearsWalter Grieve 1, John Lochhead 2, S. and A. ¥oung 3. One steer, under two years.—Andrew Carruthers 1 and 2, R T. Kirk 3. One steer, under one year.—Andrew Carruthers 1 and 3, D. B. Craighead 2. One heifer, under three years.—Andrew Carruthers 1, R. T. Kirk 2, George T. Bathgate 3. One heifer, under two years.—John Lochhead 1, James D. Calder 2, R. T. Kirk 3. One heifer, under one year.—Andrew i Carruthers 1, R. T. Kirk 2. Special prize of £3 3s (ottered by Dunedin Master Butchers' Association) for the best bullock, under three years old, most suitable for butchers' purposes, estimated weight about 9001b. Andrew Carruthers. Although the big cattle that have been noticeable in some past years were not forthcoming, the judge regarded this as a good section, the standard as a whole being well up to that of previous years. The cattle were a good even lot, the two and three-year-olds being particularly good.

FAT SHEEP

Judgo: Mr Thomas Beaton (Timaiu). Three Corriedale cross wethers, any ago or weight.—W. C. Thomson 1, JYoung 2. Three cross-bred Down wethers, any age or weight.—George Simpson I, C. J. Cowan 2. Three cross-bred long wool wethers, any age or weight.—J. M. Beattie 1, A. Thomson 2, J. Young 3, W. Moymhan 4. Three cross-bred long wool wethers, not exceeding twenty-two months.—J. M. Beattie 1, D. B. Craighead 2, W. G. Thomson 3. Three cross-bred Down wethers, not exceeding twenty-two months. W. Moynihan 1, George Simpson 2, J. Young 3. Three Corriedale cross wethers, not exceeding twenty-two months. —W. S. Thomson 1. Threo sheep most suitable for frozen meat trade, value of wool and mutton to be taken into consideration. J. M. Beattio 1, W. G. Thomson 2, J. Young 3. Three cross-bred Down lambs (ewe or wether), any weight.—A. W. Pan- ( nett 1, George Simpson 2. ! Threo cross-bred longwool lambs (ewe or wether), any weight.—D. B. Craighead 1, J. Young 2. Three cross-bred Down lambs (ewe or wether), bred and fed by exhibitor.— Georgo Simpson 1, A. W. Pannett 2 and 3. Three cross-bred longwool lambs (ewe ' or wether), anv weight, bred and fed by exhibitor.—J." M. Beattie 1, D. B. Craighead 2, J. Young 3. Three Corriedale Cross lambs (ewe or wether), any weight.—W. S. Thomson Three lambs (cwo or wether, bred and fed by exhibitor, any breed or cross, live weight not to exceed 1001b individually) ; value wool and carcass to be taken into consideration. —A. W. Pannett 1 and 2, D. B. Craighead 3. Special prize of £2 2s (offered by Messrs Stromach, Morris, and Co.. Ltd.) for best pen of three cross-bred Down lambs or three cross-bred longwool lambs, bred and fed by exhibitor.— George Simpson 1. Taken all]through the standard and quality were good, being little, if anything, behind that of other years. The heavy-weight sheep were particularly good" while there were some very nice lambs in the longwool classes.

WOOL

Judges: Messrs P. 8. Laycock and E. J. P. Denny. STUD SHEEP OF ALL V/UUETJES. Merino.—Freeland Brothers (99 points) 1, Roberts and Co. (93 points) 2, and 91 points 3. Corricdalc—Win. Ayson 1, 2, and .5. Romuey.—R. Yardley and Sous (98 points) 1, and 95 points 2, \V. G. Ladbrook (94 points) 3. lioidet Leicester.—Oliver drey (9o points) 1, and 95 points 2. Flocks of 2,000 sheep and under. 44-10's.- -James M'Call, son. (100 points) 1, and 95 joints 2. 46-48's. James M'Call (97 points) 1, R. 11. Gardyne, James Craigio (90 jvoints) 2. . 48-50's.—J. Byars (99 points) 1, 9. points 2, J. Craigio (94 points) 3. 50's.— -Wm. Ayson (100 points) 1. I Georgt; Law (95 points) 2. J SC-53's.—Thomas Fleming (98 [Joints) 1, George Law (90 points) '_', W. Corghlan (89 points) 3. ' r,s's--Thomas Fleming (100 points) (10-64'k.—T. A. Lowis (9G points) l. Flocks of over 2,000 sheep, -ll's-lO's. -James M'Arthur (100 points) J and (98 points) 2, 1?. Yardley and Sou (Si points) 3. , , -liVlß's.-Ja..ie.> .M'Artuu:' (100 points) 1 and (96 points) 2, R. Yardley and Son (91 points) ;i. 48's-oO's.—James M'Arthur (100 points) L and (93 points) 2, Arthur Woods (90 points) 3. fill's.—.James M'Arthur (99 points) 1. sG's-08's.—James M'Arthur (100 points) J, Roberts and Co. (96 points) 2, Duthie Bros. (88 points) 3. sS's.—James M'Arthur (100 points) 1. Merino .—Freeland Bros. (100 points) 1. The wool exhibits were fully up to the standard of previous years, the

wool carrying more condition than last year's. This was due to the excellent season experienced generally. The wool made an excellent show, and the quality of every exhibit was favourably commented on by the judges.

NEEDLEWORK

Judge: Mrs E. M. Simpson. Pair hand-knitted socks (hue wool). —Mrs Campbell 1, Mrs Marie Smith 2, Mrs Clark Thomson -"5. Pair hand-knitted socks (wheeling). —Mrs Smith 1. Mrs J. C. Thomson 2, Mrs J. Moody 3. Lady's woollen jacket or jumper (knitted).—Mrs Eva Heath 1, Mrs Lamenson 2, Mrs Moody 3. Piece of plain sewing, any Mrs R. L. Cox 1 and 3, Mrs N. E. Wilson 2. Set of buttonholes.—Miss A. K. M'Lean 1 and 3, Miss J. Perry 2. Exhibit crochet, tray cloth, cosy, etc. —Miss James 1, Mrs J. Bruhns 2, Mrs J. T. Coutts 3. D'oylev (other than crochet).—Mrs Cox 1, Miss M'Lean 2, F. Dwyer 3. Worked cushion.—.Mrs E. C. Cairney 1, Miss M. Bills 2, Mrs N. E. Wilson Hand bag (knitted, crocheted, or worked). —Mrs James Hopkins 1, Mrs Cox 2, Mrs Marie Smith 3. Exhibit Richelieu work.—Miss A. R. M'Lean 1 and 2, Miss G. Jones 3. Exhibit crochet.—Miss E. Saver J, Miss E. Slater 2, Miss M. F. Sayer 3 - One of the outstanding features of the needlework was a set of baby clothes exhibited by Mrs E. Ramsay. This set, with a beautifully worked quilt, attracted much attention to-day.

FRUIT

Judge: Mr W. K. Dallas. CASE FRUITS (Export Classes). Two cases apples (extra fancy grade, first main European shipment).—J. R. Laing 1, E. H. Turner 2, K. Chalmers 3 Two cases apples (second main European shipment).—Brookland Orchard Company 1, C. D. Stronach 2, Tonkin Pros. 3. Two cases (one dessert, ono cooking).—J. R. Laing 1, D. Martin 2, J.Hamsworth 3. DESSERT. One case Cleopatra.—J. R. Laing 1 and 2, D. Martin 3. One case Cox's Orange.—D. Martin 1 and 2. One (cafcc Delicious. —J. R. Laing 1, R. Symes 2. Ono case Esopus Spitzenburg.—D. Martin 1 and 2, E. H. Turner 3. Ono case Jonathan.—D. Martin 1 and 3, J. R, Laing 2. One case Newton Pippin.—D. Martin 1 and 2. One case, other variety.—D. Martin 1 and 3, E. H. Turner 2. One case Ballarat. —D. Martin 1. One case Dun's Favourite.—D. Martin 1 and 2. One case London Pippin.—D. Martin 1, 2, and 3. One case Rome Beauty.—D. Martin 1. One case Rymer.—Alex. Miller 1, D. Martin 2 and 3. One case Stunner.—J. R. Laing 1 and 2. One case Lord Wolseley.—D. Martin 1, H. Turner 2. One case any other variety.—E. H. Turner 1, D. Martin 2 arid 3. CASED PEARS. Half case cookers.—D. Martin 1 and 2.

COMMENTS ON FRUIT

The total exhibits in the fruit section are somewhat lower than they were last year, but the quality in most cases is well up to standard. Probably the most important section is that embracing the cased apples for export competition. In two classes there arc eleven entries. The fruit in this .section comprises cases of apples taken from fruit prepared for shipment overseas aud placed in cool storage for the period required for a voyage to England, thus giving an approximate idea of the condition in which the fruit is opened up in London. In this class the result is excellent, the bulk of the fruit opening up in condition which must give great satisfaction to those interested in the industry. The entries for the local market are disappointing from the point of view of numbers, and for the reason that the society offers excellent prize money it seems that some folk are unenterprising. In the plate section the number of entries is also disappointing. In the championship class there is only one competitor. There certainly should be better support than this. At the same time the winner of the championship (Mr P. It. Sargood), the solo exhibitor, brought forward fruit which reflects great credit on the grower. Other classes in the plate section are also down in numbers, and Clcopatras, Delicious, and Jonathans are not quite up to the usual standard. At the same time, the section has a tasty attraction, and really is one of the most spectacular exhibitions in the show.

HAMS AND BACON

Judge: Mr J. R. Prentice. Two sides bacon, smoked.—Lindsay and Co. 1, 1). W. Johnston and Sons 2, T Williams and Sons 3. Two sides smoked bacon, green.— Lindsay and Co. I, D. W. Johnston and Sons 2 antFtJ. Two hams, smoked.—l). W. Johnston and Sons 1 and 2, T Williams and Sous 3. Two hams, green.— Lindsay and Co. I. 1). W. Johnston and Sons 2, 'J'. Williams and Sous 3. Two rolls nl bacon, smoked.—l). Johnston and Sons J and 3, Lindsay and Co, 2 Two rolls of bacon, green.—l). W. Johnston and Sons 1 and 3, Lindsay and Co. 2. This section makes an excellent display, there being 30 entries, all well laid out 1). W. Johnston and Sons, of Dundin, again offered a ten-guinea cup for most points in the section, and again secured the most points, as they did last, year, when they did not claim the cup. The only win of that, trophy so far recorded is that of liitchon Bros. in 1927.

Mr Prentice, the judge, said after going through his work this morning that "the quality all round was much on a level, and commendable in most respects, the exception being that curers were not paying enough attention to the matter of maturing, many good exhibits being too new. The rolled bacon classes pleased him the most.

SOLDIERS' CLASSES

Judges: Mrs K. S. Ramsay and Miss E. C. Macussey. Tooled leather work, boys' blotter, etc. —K. H. Oxley 1 and recommended, J. Hainha.n 2 and 3 and highly commended. Tooled leather work, purses, etc.— J. ltainham 1 and 2 (two or' his entries placed second). 1,. Walker 3, E. House highly commended, G. V. Nelson commended. Suede leather work.—J. Shaw 1, It. H. Oxley 2, J ltainham 3, P. A. Bloomfield highly commended. Pokei work.—S. W. Ewens 1, J. Rainham 2 and 3. Pewter work.—G dimming and S. W. Ewens equal 1, T. W. Dallas 2, S. W. Ewens 3, J. Rainham highly commended for two exhibits.

BAKERS' COMPETITION

Judge: Mr John Gold (Bulclutba). Best double turn-over loaf of while bread. —J. Renfrew Brown 1, J. Gilmore 2, E. and A. Godfrey 3. The .judge said that tha class was not as largo as expected. No difficulty was experienced in selecting the best lour, but it was more difficult to separate the first three loaves. He had seen better exhibitions of bread, but the prizeAvinners were capable of taking part in any exhibition. Ho had high hopes that this section would develop into a very important one.

PRESERVES

Judge: Miss E. KempshoJl. Jjio pot strawberry jam.—Mrs W. Lindsay 1, Mrs Carmody 2, Mrs W. Lindsay 3. One pot apricot jam.—Mrs Guy 1, Mrs Pearce 2, Miss A. M'lntyre ,'3.' Collection of jams.—Mrs Hayes 1, 2, Mrs Pearce 3. One pot apple jelly.—Miss Hayes 1, Mrs Pearce 2, Miss E. Curline 3. Collection of jellies.—Miss Hayes 1, Mrs W. Johnson 2, Mrs Pearce 3. One pot marmalade.—Miss Curline 1, Mrs W. Lindsay 2, Mrs Pearce 3. One bottle preserved tomatoes.— Mrs It. Dixon 1, Miss Curline 2, Mrs W. Lindsay 3. Collection of bottled fruits.—Mrs W. J. Hare 1, Miss M'lntyre 2, Mrs W. H. Hin ton 3. One bottle tomato sauce.—Mrs F. Meredith 1, Mrs R. Dixon 2, Mrs Warren 3. Three varieties sauce.—Mrs Dixon 1, Mrs Warren 2, Miss Stewart 3. Three varieties pickles.—Mrs A. W. Holly 1, Mrs Warren 2, Miss Hayes 3. One dozen hen's eggs.—W. Cook 1 and 3, Miss W. Robertson 2. The preserves were clean aud well packed and had a good general appearance. The standard of exhibits was much the same as last year.

GRAIN

Judge: Mr Alex. Gilchrist. Eye corn.—Dalgety and Co. 1, Wright, Stephenson, and- Co. (Christehurch) 2. Purple Tuscan wheat. —Donald Reid and Co. 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. lied Tuscan wheat.—J. Macdonuld 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co. Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. Velvet wheat.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Red chaff or Hunter's wheat.— Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Velvet ear wheat. —Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Chevalier barley.—Thomas Houston 1, Dunedin Brewery and Wilson's Malt Extract Co. 2. barley.—Wright, barley.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd.* (Christchurch) 1. Danish oats.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Dun oats.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. Ltd. (Invercargill) 1, Dalgety and Co.. Ltd., 2. Algerian oats.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Dalgety and Co., Ltd. 2. Sparrowbill oats.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill) 2. Black Tartarian oats.—Wright Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill) 1. Webb's Challenge black oats.— 'Wright. Stephenson, and Co.. Ltd. (Christchurch) .1, Dalgety aud Co., Ltd., 2. Black oats (other variety).—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill), JCarton oats.—J. Cooper 1, Dalgety and Co., Ltd., 2. Various white oats.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. (Invercargill) 1.

BREAD AND SCONES

Judges: Mrs A. M'Khinon (Middle- 1 jriiiti*li> and Mrs Joint Fleming (Baleairn). OPEN CLASSES. One 21b home-mado loal (white), plain.—Miss A. Brown 1, Mrs R. M'Dona Id 2. Out! 21b home-made loaf, wbeatineal (brown).—Mrs It. M'Donald 1, Miss A. Brown 2, Mrs Blackie, :S, Mrs Stanley (jiibbon h.c. Four home-made scones (girdle).— Mrs James A. Sinclair 1, Mrs James Sim 2, Miss A. Brown 3, Mist H. Watt h.c. Four home-made scones (oven), plain.—Mrs James A. Sinclair 1, Mi> James Sim 2, Miss A. Hayes :i, Mrs W. K iiowles h.c. Four home-made scones, oven (with cream).—Mrs James U. Sinclair 1, Miss H. Walls 2, Miss A. Hayes 3, Mrs R. M'Donald h.c. Four home-made scones (girdle), with cream. Mrs J. A. Sinclair J. Mrs James Sim 2, Miss A. Brown «, Mrs 11. Watts h.c

Four home-made scones (oven), J sweetened.—Miss Watts 1, Miss A., Hayes 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 3, Miss A. Brown h.c. Four date scones.—Miss A. Brown 1, Atrs James Sim 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 3, Mrs J. A. Sinclair h.c. Four wheatmeal scones, plain.—Miss H Watts 1, Mrs James A. Sinclair I 2, Mrs James Sim 3, Miss A. Brown Four potato scones.—Miss A. Brown 1 Mrs James A. Sinclair 2, Mrs E. M'Farlano 3, Mrs H. Martin h.c. Four plain oatmeal cakes.—Miss A. Brown 1. Mrs James Sim 2, Mrs James A. Sinclair 3, Mrs H. Martin h.c. Four pikelets.—Mrs H. Martin 1, Mrs R. M'Donald 2, Mrs James R. Sinclair 3, Miss A. Brown h.c. One round shortbread, not more than Bin to 9in across.—Mrs R. M'Donald 1 Mrs 11. Martin 2, Miss Johnston 3,' Mrs W. M'Farlane h.c. _ One plate shortbread, six" pieces.— Miss Johnston 1, Mrs R. M'Donald 2, Mrs W. S. Kirkness 3, Mrs R. Dixon Tray of two plain oven scones (sweetened or unsweetened), two plain girdle scones, two plain date scones, two wheatmeal scones, two pikelets, and two oatmeal cakes (rolled).—Mrs James A. Sinclair 1, Miss A. Brown 2, Mrs R. M'Donald 3. Mrs James Biin h.c. AMATEUR CLASSES. One 21b home-made loaf (white), plain.—Mrs Agnes Millar 1, Mrs M. A. Harris 2, Mrs D. M'Gill 3. One 21b home-made loaf, wheatmeal (brown).—Mrs R. Dixon 1. Mrs F. A. King 2, Mrs Agnes Millar 3, Mrs W. Rogers h.c. One home-made nut loaf.—Mrs A,. E. Gillam 1, Mrs Blackie 2, Mrs L. M'Ghie 3, Mrs T. 0. Tyrell h.c : Four home-made scones (girdle).— Miss H. Watts 1, Miss B. Connor 2, Mrs D. M'Gill 3, Miss J. Falconer h.c. . Four home-made sconos (girdle), with cream.—Miss K. Watts 1, Miss B. Connor 2, Miss W. Robertson 3. Four home-made scones. —Mrs K. Watts 1, Mrs LaurensoD 2, Mrs S. Kyle 3, Mrs Moody h.c. Four home-made scones (oven), with cream.—Miss H. Watts 1, Miss B. Connor 2, Mrs Moody 3, Mrs W. Johnston h.c. Four home-made sconos (oven), sweetened.—Miss H. Watts 1, Mrs S. Kvle 2, Mrs P. White 3, Mrs Moody h.c, Four date scones (sweetened). —Miss H. Watts 1, Mrs W. Knowles 2, Mrs P. White 3. Four wheatmeal scones, plain.—Mrs Moody 1, Miss H. Watts 2, Mrs W. Johnston 3, Miss B. Connor h.c. Four potato scones.—Miss B. Connor 1, Miss H. Watts 2, Miss W. Robertson 3, Mjiss J). Cleugh h.c. Four plain oatmeal cakes (flat). — Miss B. Connor 1, Mrs Moody 2, Miss Robertson 3, Mrs Johnstone h.c. Four pikelets.—Miss B. Connor 1, Mrs A. Kyle 2, Mrs W. Johnstone 3, Mrs Dixon h.c. One round shortbread (not more than Sin or 9in across). —Mrs S. A. Johnston 1, Miss B. Connor 2, Mrs D. M'Gill 3, Mrs Moody h.c. One plate shortbread (six pieces).— Miss E. A. M'Donald 1, Mrs W. S. Kirkneas 2, Miss Cook 3, Mrs W. Rogers h.c. Tray of two plain oven scones (sweetened or uns -itened), two plain girdle scones, two plain date scones, two wheatmeal scones, two pikelets, and two oatmeal cakes, rolled).—Miss Connor 1, 2, Mrs Moody 3, Mrs Dixon h.c.

CAKES AND BISCUITS

OPEN CLASSES. Judges: Mrs J. J. Nyhon (Broad Bay) and Mrs D. M. Philip (Maori Hill). One hillv sponge.—Miss H.|Watts 1, Mrs J. Horan 2, Miss A. Brown 3, Mrs J. C. Stewart highly commended. , One sponge roll, not less than 9in.— Mrs James A. Sinclair 1, Mrs H. Martin 2, Mrs J. Horan 3, Mrs R. Syme highly commended, Mrs A. Brown commended. . One plain sponge cake (iced, no bakI iug powder, soda, or cream of tartar to Ibo used; icing to he plain, not royal; i cake and icing to be judged).—Miss A. 1 Brown 1, Mrs John Hutton 2, Mrs J. I Horan 3, Mrs H. Martin highly comI mended. One butter sponge sandwich (iced; I icing to bo plain, not royal; cake and i icing to ho judged) .—Miss Turnbull 1, I Mrs W. Rogers 2. Mrs John Hutton ! 3, Miss A. Brown highly commended. J One seed cake (not exceeding Din diameter, and not less than 3in in depth).—Mis S. A. Johnston 1, Mrs R. Svine 2, Mrs James A. Sinclair 3, Mrs R. M'Donald highly commended, Mrs D. M'Cill commended. One Madeira cake (not exceeding 9in diameter, and not less than 3iu in depth).—Mrs James A. Sinclair 1, Mrs W. Knowlcs 2, Miss H. Watts 3, Mrs W. Rogers highly commended. One gingerbread cake (with eggs; size not more than 9in in diameter).— Mrs James A. Sinclair 1, Miss A. Brown 2, Mrs Syme3, Miss H. Watts highly commended, Mrs R. M'Donald and Mrs W. Knowlcs commended. One light fruit cake (not iced), not exceeding 9in diameter and not less than aJ in in depth.—Mrs R. Syme I, Mrs J." Horan 2, Mrs H. Jackson 3, Miss K. Meredith highly commended. Miss A. Brown commended. One dark fruit take (not iced), not exceeding 9in diameter and not less than 3Jin in depth.—Miss Turnbull 1, Mrs James A. Siclair 2, Mrs H. Cordon 3, Mrs W. Koiiwles and Miss H. E. Read highly commended. Iced cake (one tier) icing only to be judged—Mrs W. Knowlcs 1, Miss A. M'Jntyre 2, Miss A. Davey 3, Miss W. Rogers highly commended. Collection of puff pastry, lour vf.rietics.—Mrs J. C. Stewart 1, Mrs John Hutton 2. Miss Cook 3. Miss A. M'Jntyre highly commended. Collection of biscuits (no cakes), not less than three of each variety, and not to exceed six varieties.—Mrs D. MGiH 1, Mrs W. Rogers 2, Mrs Stanley Gibson 3, Miss Terry, highly commended. Collection of afternoon tea cakes, uncut (no pastry); six varieties, and not less than three of each.—Mrs W. N. Hall 1, Mrs D. M'Cill 2, Miss A. Terry 3. Mrs W. Rogers highly commended. One plate of biscuits, any variety.— Mrs R. Dixon 1, Miss E. Curlino 2, Mrs W. H. Hall 3, Miss Hayes highly commended. Collection of home-made ices, creams, etc., six varieties.—Mrs T. Meredith 1, Miss Kenward 2. , Chocolate cake (not sandwich).—Miss H Watts 1, Mrs S. A. Johnston £, Mrs R. Dixon 3, Mrs Fair highly commended, Mrs James A. Sinclair commended.

Orange cake—Miss H. Watts 1, Mr* 8. A. Johnston 2, Mrs Farr 3, Mrs ?^n y 9^ son highly commended. Collection of home-made toffee (three varieties).—Miss Kenward 1, Mrs F. Meredith 2, Miss A. Terry 3, Mrs S. Kyle h.c. One apple pie.—Mrs John Hutton 1, Mrs ,T. Horan 2, Mrs H. Martin 3, Mrs J. C. Stewart h.c. The standard of the exhibits in the section devoted to cakes and biscuits was good on the whole, being much on a POT with those entered last year. The exhibits of fruit cake were particularly good, those of seed cake not quite up to the usual standard.

FARMERS' COMPETITION

Red chaff or Hunter's wheat.—Mrs W. Kirk 1. Variety.—Mrs \\\ Kirk 1. Garten oats.—J. Cooper 1, R. G. Lockhart 2. Variety.—R. G. Lockhart 1. Lucerne hay.—R. Trotter 1 and 2. Clover Hay.—Thos. H. Pugh 2Oaten sheaf chaff.—Mrs W. Kirk 1.

POTATOES

Judge: Mr J. M. Fraser. Potatoes, Up-to-dates. George Coutts 1. Potatoes, Derwents.—D. Martin 1 and 2. Potatoes, other than Derwents or Up-to-dates.—L. T. Wright 1, George Coutts 2 Collection of four varieties, growu by exhibitor.—D. Martin 1 and 2. Four varieties seed potatoes. J. Wilson I', J. X. M'Kenzie 2. Potatoes, various variety.—L. T. Wright 1, D. Martin 2. Best six Arran Chief table potatoes, open to competitors of the Tokomairiro Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Club potato growing competition.—W. D. Lyon 1, J. Stewart 2, R. Wyber 3. The entries in this section were tho largest for several years, and the quality was better than usual. Tho winning exhibit in the Up-to-dates was particularly good and true to type. There was nothing outstanding in the Derwents. The other sections were particularly good.

HONEY

SEEDS

Judge: Mr 8..L. Rhodes. One bottle honey, liquid, white.— Miss E. Crawford 1, H. Stansfield 2, Mrs J. Friend 3. One bottle honey, liquid, light amber. —Mrs Friend 1. One bottle honey, granulated, white. —Miss Crawford 1, Thomas Barr 2, H. Stansfield 3. One bottle honey, granulated, light amber.—Mrs Friend 1. Three sections honey, in comb.—& M'Arthur 1 and 2, W. M'Dowell 3. Half-pound beeswax, plain.—George Hoatten 1, T. Barr 2, A. Gyne 3. Two bottles liquid honey, two granulated, three sections comb and two pounds beeswax. —R. M'Arthur 1. The honey exhibit* constituted quite a fair section, though a number of entries were disqualified through faulty colour.

Judge: Mr A. Gilchrist. Perennial ryegrass (271b-281b). Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Wright Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill) 2. Perennial ryegrass (281b-291b). — Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill) 2. Perennial ryegrass (30lb-311b) . Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. Italian ryegrass.—Wright. Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Waters, Ritchie 2. . Western worths.—Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 1. Wright, Stephenson, and Co.. Ltd. 2. Cocksfoot (161b-171b).—Waters, Ritchie 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. Cocksfoot (181b-101b). —Waters. Ritchie, and Co. 1, Wright, Stephenson, arid Co.. Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. Timothy.—Waters. Ritchie, and Co. 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. Crested dogstail.—Wright, Stephenson (Christchurch) 1. Dalgety and Co.. Ltd. 2. Chewing fescue.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill) 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co., 2. Rape broad-leaf Essex.—Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. Cowgrass clover. —Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd (Christchurch) 1, Waters, Ritchie 2. White clover.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1, Waters, Ritchie 2. Alsyke clover.—Waters. Ritchie, and Co. 1, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd (Christchurch) 2. Lucerne. —Waters, Ritchie, and (In. J, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill) 2. , Partridge peas. -Wright, Stephensou, and Co., Ltd. (Invercargill) I, Wright, Stephenson, and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 2. Blue Prussian peas.—Wright, Stephenson, and Co.. Ltd. (Christchurch) Swede turnip seed. Wright, Stephenson, and Co.. Ltd. (Christchurch) 1. Turnip seed.- W light, Stephenson. and Co., Ltd. (Christchurch) 1.

ROOTS

Judge: Mr R. A. Kcmjishell (Woodside). Swede turnip*, purple top.- William Harvey 1. George Ford 2, J. Young 3. Swede turnips, green top.—J. Young 1 and 2, N. Ward 3." Aberdeen green-top yellow turnip.— H. S. Stevens 1. V. South 2. Aberdeen purple-top turnip.—H. S. Stevens 1. P. Bathgate 2, D. Martin 3. White-fleshed turnips, any variety.— George Stevenson I, W. R. Wedge 2, V. South 3. Mammoth long red mangels.—F. South I and 2. William Harvey ."1. Orange or yellow globe mangels.—,f. Campbell 1, N. Ward 2, J. Young 3. Golden Tankard mangel-.—N. Ward 1 and 2, F. South 3.

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