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Lake Wakatip Mail, Issue 3901, 11 June 1929, Page 7

Intermediate red mangels.—George Ford 1 and 2, F. South 3. Intermediate yellow mangels.—F. South 1, N. Ward 2 and 3. Yellow carrots. —N. Ward 1, 2, and 3. Red carrots.— F. South 1, N. Ward 2, G. H. Boyles 3. White carrots. —X. Ward 1 and 2, F. South 3. » -flection of varieties of mangels, tv*AiSj and carrots.—P. South 1, N. War? 2, D. Martin 3. Mr Kempshell considered that the exhibition was the best he had ever judged, both as regards size and quality. FRUIT Judge: Mr W. K. Dallas. Champion class, twelve plates of apples.—P. R. Sargood DESSERT APPLES. One plate Cleopatra.—J. R. Lang 1 and 3, P. R Sargood 2 and h.c. One plate Cox's Orange Pippin.— Alex. M'Douald 1 and 3, J. R. Laing 2. 0«e plate Delicious.—D. Martin 1, Alex. Miller 2, J. R. Laing 3, P. R. Sargood h.c. One plate Scarlet Nonpareil. D.. Martin 1, P. R. Sargood 2 and 3, Brookland Orchard Company h.c. Ono plate Esopus Spitzenburg. H. Turner 1, D. Martin 2, Brookland Orchard Company 3, J. E. Culleii h.c. One plate Jonathan.—J. R. Laing •1 and 2, P. R. Sargood 3. One plate Newton Pippin.—H. Turner 1, D. Martin 2 and h.c., Brookhind Orchard- Company 3. One plate Tasma, Democrat.—C. D. Stronach 1, J. R. .Laing 2, Alex. M'Donald 3 aud h.c. One plate Statesman.—Alex. ald 1, 3, and h.c, Brookland Orchard Company 2. One plate Staymau's Wincsap. D. Martin 1 and 2, P. R. Sargood 3 and h.c. One plate Rome Beauty.—P. R. Sargood 1 and 2, D. Martin 3, C. D. Stronach h.c. One plate Sturmer.—J. Hainsworth 1, J. R. Laing 2 and 3, C. D. Stronach h.c. . One plate of anv other variety.—D. Martin 1 and h.c, C. D. Stronach 2, R. Cnllen 3. DESSERT PEARS. Throe plates desert pears, different varieties.—P. R. Sargood 1 and 2. One plate Winter Nelis.—P. R. Sargood 1 and 3, J. R. Lang 2. One iplate Winter Cole pears.—P. R. Sargood 1 and 2. COOKING APPLES. One plate Ballarat.—Alex. Miller 1, D. Martin 2 and h.c, H. Turner 3. One plate Dun's Favourite.—J. R. Lang 1, Alex. M'Donald 2, P. R. Sargood 3 and h.c One plate London Pippin.—P. R. Sargood 1 and 2, D. Martin 3 and h.c One plate Rome Beauty.—P. R. Sargood 1 and 2, D. Martin 3, G. A. Francis h.c. One plato Rymer.—Alex. Miller 1, Alex. M'Donald 2, 3, and h.c. One ivlate Stunner.—J. R. Laing 1 and 2, D. Martin 3, Brookland Orchard Company h.c One plate Lord Wolseley.—Alexander M'Donald 1 and 2, D. Martin 3, H. Turner h.c One plate French crab.—D. Martin 1, 2, and 3. One plate Reinette du Canada.— Alexander M'Donald 1, 2, and 3, D. Martin h.c One plate stone pippin.—D. Martin 1 and 2, P. R. Sargood 3 and h.c One plate any other variety.—Alexander M'Donald 1, R. Cullen 2, D. Martin 3. SUNDRIES. Three plates cooking pears, any varietv.—P. R. Sargood 1, D. Martin 2. One plate three heaviest apples.— Alexander Miller and D. Martin (equal) 1, Alexander M'Donald 3. One jvlate five quinces.—P. R. Sargood 1 and 3, D. Martin 2 and h.c One plate average-size walnuts, in shell (Otago grown).—P. R. Sargood 1 and 2, H. Turner 3, E. M. Gordon h.c Best table display New Zealandgrown fruit.—D Beaumont.

GRAIN AND SEEDS

The quality exhibited this year was much better than last year, probably due to tho fact that a better harvesting season was experienced. Of particular interest were the fine samples of barley from the Hawea district, and also the New Zealand-grown cocksfoot.

SOLDIERS' CLASSES

Tho leather, basket, pewter, and poker work was judged on Saturday by Mrs K. S. Ramsay and Miss E. C. Macassey in time to appear in this paper. The raffia and canewoik was judged a little later by Mr G. W. Herrich, with tho following results:— The raffia baskets.—J. Rainham 1, J. Raiuham 2, S. Ewens 3. Raffia work.—J. Raiuham 1, S. Ewens 2, J. Rainham 3. Cane work, heavy.—S. Ewens 1, J. Rainham 2, J. Rainham 3. Basket trays.—S. Ewens 1, S. Ewens 2, J. Rainham 3. In the section generally the standard ' is well maintained. The appearance of several new styles, in different classes, showed that the section is still a popular one, auid that the soldiers are not losing interest in the work. The raffia work is excellent, the chief features being the smoothness of the workmanship and the tasteful designs shown. There is a good display of pewter work, which shows a decided improvement ou former years. In tho other classes there were several entries which had previously competed and in some cases won prizes. In these cases the judges considered that a clause prohibiting the re-entry of any exhibit which had previously won a prize would assist in keeping the competition sustained, and would make for an improvement in the standard of work.

SALE OF FAT STOCK

keen interest evinced: Keen interest was evinced this morning in the salt' ol fat and prize stock at the show building, and an exceptionally gcMxl selection or sheep and cattle was offering, the quality being excellent. Competition for the heavy was not 1 articularly spirited, hut medium weight of good quality was sold under keen competition.

Messrs Stronach, Morris, and Co. sold as follow:—On behalf of Milligau llros. (Crookston), one first prize bullock, £3B, to Charles Robertson; on account Mrs A. J. Bell, one bullock, £3O, to M'Hugh Bros.; account J. b\ Bell, one bullock, £23 lUs, to A. Lr. Sherritf, Roslyn; account Andrew Carrutliers (Ngapuna), one first prize bullock, £2l, to H. J. Elliott; account Andrew Carruthers (Ngapuna), one bullock, £2U, to M'Hugh Bros.; account James D. Calder (Batanui), one heifer, £U lUs; account William Moyuihau (Ngapuna), three wethers, 40s, to J. Wright and Son, Ltd.; account James Pullar (Crookston), three wethers. 445, to MHugh Bros, j account J. M. Beattie (Ngapuna), three sheep suitable tor freezing, 3(5i, to A. S. Higginson. . Palgety aud Co. report the lollowmg sales:—On account John Nnnmo, Mosgiel, one three-yoar-old bullock, £le £lO, to Barton's; account S. and A. Young (Outram), ona three-year-old bullock, £2l 108, to Barton's; account R. T. Kirk (Mosgiel), one two-year-old bullock, £l6, to D. Cunningham; account It. T. Kirk, one three-year-old heifer, £l6, to C. Robertson; account R. T. Kirk, one two-year-old heifer, £l2. to C. Robertson, account R. T Kirk, one yearling steer. *BIUS, to James Foster; account R. T. Kirk, one yearling heifer, £lO 10s: account John Young (Allanton), pen of wethers 465, to Bennett and.Houston; account John Young, pen wethers, 425, to A. U. Ronnie; account John Young, pen wethers, 395, to James -Wright and Son. , ~ c i I Donald Held and Co. made the lollowing sales—Account S. and A. Young, one bullock, to H. L. 1 hornson ; account J. Young, three wethers, to James M'Auslin; account J. M. Beattie, three lambs, to New Zealand Refrigerating Company. The Ota go Fanners' Co-operative Co., Ltd., sold as follows .—Account Andrew Carruthers, one heifer, £2O, to James Higginson; account Andrew Carrethers, one heifer, £ls, to James Sinton. .

SIDE SHOWS

Although tho side shows are not perhaps as numerous as in years past, there are still sufficient to keepqiatrons well entertained after they have finished their inspection of the show proper. "Chocolate Alley" occupi :s most space, the side shows being housed in Dalgety's building, which may be reached from the Vogel street exit of the main build'nc, pass-out checks being issued to all attendants at the show. The old time showman in the characteristic top-hat is largely conspicuous by his absence, but one may still derive entertainment from a few " patter artists," , who continue to draw largo crowds about their respective booths. There are one or two novel shows, but the casual amusement-seeker will prob ably devote most time trying his luck at" the variations of the roll down and dart games Ther» are novelty stalls enough to delight the children, and altogether quite a pleasant nour may be spent in the side show section.

COMPETITIONS TO-DAY

DUNEDIN, June 4. The large attendance noted yesterday morning kept up during the day, and in the evening there was such a crowd as to cause the executive to congratulate itself on having enlarged the main avenues. The estimated number present from 10 to 10 is 15,000, probablv a record, and the gate taking* amounted to £607 15s 6d, or £77 13s 6d more than last year. The treasurer now has no cause for anxiety as to the success of *the show from the money point of view. This morning the attendance wa* again promising. The children of the Waitaliuna School attended under convoy. On Thursday the pupils of town and country schools are to be admitted from 11 to 3. CHEESE-GRADING. One of the attractions this morning was the cheese-grading competition for the Henley Co-operative Dairy Factory Company's clip, value lOgs, open to bona fide cheese factory managers. The judges were three of the Government \ graders—Messrs A. Milne, F. Taylor, [ and E. Beatson—the award to go to the that came nearest to the placing by the Government graders, the cheeses to be of an ordinary type taken from store. The competition resulted thus:— W. M'Keown (Mataura Island) and W. Gates (Fairfax), equal, 97 points out of 100 J. Wilson (Outram), 96J * A. Hcenan (Waikouaiti), 95* ... 3 Other competitors: C. Lonic (Henley), J. Hunter (Momona), F. Henderson (Owaka). A. Bowles (Morton), J. Macdonald (Momona). APPLE-PACKING. This competition also took place this morning, under tho supervision of Mr 11. Turner, the jndgo being Mr W. K. Dallas, Government orchard instructor. The prizes were donated by tho Otago Fruitgrowers' Provincial Council. The competition was under ordinary shed conditions, points being awarded for wrapping, alignment, general appearance, correct height, and time. Results : —A Grade.— F. H. Turner (Ettrick), 87 points I. C. Kitto (Roxburgh), SJ 2 Miss M. Campbell (Duuedin), 54 ... l> —B Grade.— .). Haiusworth (Ettrick), 65 points 1 Miss G. Marsh (Ettrick), 56 2 Mr 1. tnwood packed at the same | time, and secured 73 points, but, ol course, he was not competing. The judge said that the winners did very nood work. The others lost points iii wrapping and compactness. Mr Dalla* added, and Mr Turner backed him up. that it was a pity more did not come forward, since apple-packers arc scareo in the height ol the season, and it is work that tits in well with other seasonal occupations. WOOL-CLASSING. The svooUch\Wu\g competitions began to-day. and are to be continued tomorrow and Thursday, each day from 12 to .?. There are three classes—(l) open, (2) for persons employed in stores, (.'?) first-year competitors. The judge is Mr .J. M'Gregor, of Mosgiel. The Watson Shennan 10-guinea trophy goes with the society's prize in the open class, and Boss and Glendining are donating two guinea- to the novice class.