NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9544, 22 June 1911, Page 2

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW.

EKOT ANNUAL FIXTURE.

OPINIONS OF VISITORS

THE "FATHER OF THE DAIRY INDUSTRY."

Mr Coleman Phillips, Father of the cooperative system of dairying in New Zealand and Australia, and president of the Holstcin-Fricsian Association, attended tho opening ceremony of tho Winter Show. Asked as to his opinion of* tho function, he considered Iho Governor's speech practical and to the point, cordially approving His Excellency's remarks upon the cxtremo folly of so many winter shows being hold on the West Coast. Tho Governor had, however, Mr Phillips said, not been supplied with tho proper figures regarding our production, and their true bearing upon the world's markets. Whereas our butter increase had only boon slightly under £400,000 (in round numbers) for the last four-yearly period (1907 to 1911), our cheese increase was slightly under £3,000.000 for the same period.' Seeing that Canada and Now Zealand supplied London with chceso, and Canada's export, supply was diminishing, Mr Phillips considered that New Zealand had a straight rim for the next 30 years in tho cheese 'supply, if farmers abandoned Jerseys, Guernseys, Illawaras, Devons, Korrys. or any oilier fancy breeds of cattle, and kept rigidly to the black and whites. His friends ta.d often said to him during the last 30 years (since, indeed, ho had initiated the industry in 1880-1, before Denmark began): _ "Just you wait until tho drop comes. Prices will fall as they liavo in woo!, mutton, and beef." Biit prices had not fallen. And if they turned their butter factories into cheese factories, thoy would not fall, unless, of course, a great war upset' our commerce altogether, Mr Phillips thought that nil our farmers need do was to rely strictly upon their .'own efforts; not to look to tho Government for anything, but do exactly as tho Danish f armors, viz., havo their own experimental stations, dairy inspectors, etc., and do everything co-operatively; reduce- tho size of their farms and pay oft' their mortgages; insist that the Government cease to borrow and lavishly spending, and pay off the public debt in order to reduce taxation upon everybody; combine together among themselves, and also with the shrepfarmers, and fairly and squarely toll the labour unions that as they are the producers, they, the farmers, intend to run New' Zealand, not upon a wild, unfair, scattordash, plunging policy, but as quiet, sensible men, who are utterly opposed to any foolish six-hour-a-day business; that they havo to work before daylight to dark, and any labour unionist who likes, who has a good-sized family, can take up a piece of land and come and join in with them.

Mr Coleman Phillips, whose breezy optimism as to what the true policy of private enterprise would do for New Zealand as opposed to any State interference whatever, was quite refreshing to listen to. "The danger, of course, is," ho said, "the Government discounting it with another five million loan." In this direction, Mr Phillips thinks that as tho Government cannot manage the railways now, and as Commissioners cannot manage them, tho only tiling to do is to sell them and allow directors to manage them, as thoy do in nearly every other country, notably so successfully in England. No moro public borrowing, he said, would then bo necessary, as all future lines would be constructed privately. He thinks that tho colony has been opened up sufficiently publicly, and tho Government should now only govern. Ho would prefer the Government not to interfere any .further in the dairv industry, but to throw back upon the farmers the storn necessity of their doing everything for themselves, as the Danish Government does, He does not like the Government taking advantage of his own private enterprise, stating that they had steadily done so since 1890, without a word of thanks. That is why ho now objects to their interference in the private work of tho Holstein-Friesian 'Association. Some of our readers may differ from Mr Phillips' views, but it is at least refreshing to find ono individual who has never looked to the Government for a penny, and only asks them now to leave him and the other members of the Hol-stein-Friesian Association alone to carry on their own work privately.

A MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY. "SHOULD BE ONE OF THE RICHEST UNDER THE SUN." "I really don't, think yon Now Zealanders recognise what a magnificent country you are living in," was tlio remark of an evidently much-travelled gentleman, who spent a few hours at the Dairy Show yesterday, and with whom a. "Standard" representative had a few minutes conversation. "Why, look hero," ho said, "just, think w.hat a, wealth of production this show represents. Hero you have cheese, butter, fruit, hemp, wool, grain, not to speak of your meat, tallow, etc., and thousands of acres of your country lands still unproductive! Tlioss blackboards on the walls, giving ten years' exports, are simply marvellous for a young and sparsely populated country like this. Why, in another couplo of decades New Zealand should bo ono of the richest countries, as a producer, under the- sun. At any rate, that is my firm conviction, and that is what, I shall tell people when I go back. I only wish I could tako photographs of those exhibits of butter and cheese home with mo. The Show is a great credit to your district and your country. It has had a striking effect on inc."

POULTRY EXHIBITS, GOOD SHOW OF LEGHORNS. Tho poultry exhibited was a distinctive feature of this year's programme, the Show being held under licenso of tho North Island Poultry Association. Many of the classes were well filled, such as the white Plymouth Rocks and tho white Leghorns, but in other sections there was rather limited competition. Nearly all the birds were a superior class, and tho whole exhibit was creditable to tho exhibitors. Mr InmanTod was the only exhibitor in a comparatively speaking, new breed, Campinos. Mr Thos. Kcarns was the sole exhibitor in black Minorcas, Leghorns appear to be the popular breed just now, and the sections of that class were nearly all well filled. In brown Leghorns, some of the birds were pretty high priced, two ( eockerels exhibited by Mr Thos. Murcott being marked at £3 5s each, while other birds ranged from £2 2s to £1 10s. Some. of the Wyandottcs, Game, and Orpingtons were also valued at a pretty high [iguro by their owners—viz., from £5 5s downwards, while a Plymouth Rock lieu was priced at £lO. "The breeding of poultry has improved wonderfully of late years," said an expert to a "Standard" representative, "Three or four years ago you would not have seen nearly so many poultry exhibits, nor anything like tho quality now in these pen's. People are beginning to find out that breed pays, and if tho industry is to bo remunerative it must start well, namely, with the best birds that can be got. There is a deal of good work being done now in cow-testing, _and nearly as much remains to b? clono in tho way of poultry testing. I don't hold that the system of testing laying birds, of which we hoar a good deal now and again, is infallible. In fact, I don't believe in it, and it is very often entirely misleading. But there arc birds in those pens as good as could be found in New Zealand. With a good laying strain a breeder cannot go far wrong. Those white Plymouth Rocks and Orpingtons are splendid birds, but popular fancy runs, just now, mainly for white Leghorns, just as some dairymen can see no good in anything but Jerseys or Holsteins, as the case may be. Wo do not hear much abut the Langshans now. I knew a breeder in Masterlon who crossed them with white Leghorns, and got n, typical Langshan in form but white in colour. It was rather a curiosity." Exhibitors hail from Pahnerston, Ashhurst, Kairanga, Foxton, Aramoho, Bulls,

Wanganui, Feilding, Woodville, Bonny Glen, Tailiapc, Levin, Stratford, Lower Hutt, Dannevirko, Silvorstroam, TuraKina, Shannon, Normanby, Mastcrton, Pahiatua, Koputaroa (Wairarapa), and Wellington. This will indicate how poultry breeding is being taken up throughout tho Dominion, and that our anual fixture is being recognised as an important convincing ground at which breeders can compote for the awards of morit, and noto tho best features prominent in the various breeds, as well as othor points of special interest. None of tho duck sections wero particularly prominent, Mrs D. M. Lovelock being tho only exhibitor in Aylcsburys, and Mr Clifford Smith in Pokins. Orpingtons were exhibited by Mr James llced and. Mrs J. H, Kipplewhito^ It appears that tho exhibitors in tlTe utility class wero somewhat disappointed in tho results of tho judging, thoy having believed that the birds woro to be judged entirely on utility standards. Owing to tlio Show being under of the North Island Poultry Association the birds wero judged oii tho English standard, which necessitate the utility typo .of [ birds being passed over. '-;■■;■

PRIZE LIST, POULTRY. Judge—Mr F. Brown, Poultry Instructor. Langshan, cock or cockerel: C. Downey 1, C. E. Webb 2; two entries. Langshan, hen or pullet: C. Downey 1; one entry. Plymouth Rock, cock: S. R. Lancaster 1, G. Jackson 2; two entries. Plymouth Roek, hen: G. Jackson 1, C. L. Bridge 2, S. R. Lancaster 3; five entries. Plymouth Rock, cockerel: C. L. Bridge 1, S. R, Lancaster 2, C. Gattscho 3; four entries. Plymouth Rock, pullet: G. Jack, son 1, S. R. Lancaster 2, C. L. Bridge 3; four entries. Plymouth Rock, white, cock: W. Cullcn 1, I). Stewart 2, R. R. Scott 3; seven entries. Plymouth Rock, white, hen: T. R, Holdaway 1 and 2, R. R, Scott 3; six entries. Plymouth Rock, white, cockerel: R, R, Scott 1, W. Cullen 2, H. Stcbbing 3; nine entries. Plymouth Rock, white, pullet: W. Chiton 1, R, R. Scott 2, H. Stcbbing 3; nino entries. Orpington, black, cock: C. Jj, Bridge 1. J. Brown 2; hen: (J. L. Bridgo 1, W. Scott 2; cockerel: W. Scott 1, C. L. Bridge 2; pullet: C. L. Bridge I, E. Ha 11,2. Orpington, buff, cock: E. Hodgson 1 and 2;-pullet: E. Hodgson 1. Orpington, white, hen or pullet: E. J. Watson 1 and 2. Wyandotte, golden, cockerel: E. Mayo 1 and 2; pullet: E Mayo 1 arid 2. Wyandotte, silver, cock: J. Ralsillic 1; hen: P. \y. Brown 1, L. Hocking 2; cockerel: P. W. Brown 1, ,\. Doig 2; pullet r A. Doig 1, P. W. Brown 2. Wyandotte, white, cock: T. B, Holdaway 1, Mrs J. Norfolk 2; hen: T. B. Holdaway 1, F. Webb 2, cockerel: T. B. Holdaway 1, C. J. Hansard 2; pullet: T. B. Holdaway 1 and 2. Minorca, black, cock: C. Downey 1; hen: C. Downey 1, T. Reams 2,' Leghorns, a.0.v., cock or cockerel: John C'ricliton 1 and 2; only entries,. Leghorns, a.0.v., hen or pullet: John C'ricliton 1 and 2, M. Collinson 3; four entries. Campines: D. London was the only exhibitor and received a first award in each of the four classes. Game, any variety, cock or cockerel: A. E. Lett "i. 2 and 3, Geo. Allman v.h.c. ;'■ six entries;, Game, any variety, hen or pullet :-.A;.-.. ! E.; Lett 1, 2 and 3, Wm. Barnes v.h.c; .five; entries. Hamburghs, any variety,' 'cock', or cockerel: J. S. Milson 1 ;;.onlf entry;; Hamburghs, any variety, heiivor .pullet:-; J. S. Milson 1, 2 and 3; only; entries';.. Bantams, any variety, cock:' 7-ThosY-Roams'l, W. Kilgour 2, Eimieer'Ailihaii-.' 3; only entries, Bantams, anyv;viiriety;;' hen: Eunice Allman 1; only'-^entry;'; Poultry, any variety, lien .orApultet:; Don Stewart'!; only entry. '.- -V^^Jj ■'

DUCKS. Aylesbury, over 12 months, ■ilrrik : o.-::'iMv6:' D. M. Lovelock 1; only entry! bury, over 12 months, duck: :Mi'S'.'D,.:;M?, Lovelock 1 and 2; only bury, under 12 months, clral;c1'. ; ; : M. Lovelock 1 and 21; onlyVMne'sS Aylesbury, under 12 months,':duck:jjMre! D. M. Lovelock 1; only entryj.'lndian/ Runners, over 12 nioiilhs, dnvke-=:s : 'G'Bridge 1, J. S. Milson Osborne 3, E. Hull v.h.c.; : 'six'.".'-"e'ri.i'ieiesr v : Indian Runners, over 12 inoriU'syi'd'i'ick :■■■ C. L. Bridge 1, Eddie Hall 2, son 3 and h.c.; four onirics. india'ii'vßun-: ners. under 12 months, cli\<kor : 'C- & Bridges 1, Jas. Pryor 2, P. \ only entries. Indian Runners,'unclc'r'l2'. months, duck: 0. L. Bridges s s'f : 'ja«7 ; . Pryor 2, P. W. Brown 3; five ■entries. '■■''

PIGEONS. &0?y ■■% (Judge-Mr E. v -y' Working homer, blue cock, any. agis'-r-! R. Edwards I,_ S. A. entries, Working homer, blue ■hen,■ ■.any age: Pettit and Wafeon 1; onb'f'entry.,; Working homer, blue chequer 'cock 1 /any' ago: P. Lewis 1, Pell it and three entries. Working liqiiibfjj'., rod: chequer cock, any age: PeHit-;ans Watson 1, G. A. Gardiner 2; Working homer, red clu>quei:;.hcn'j.;..ari'y ; age: G. A. Gardiner 1 mid 2; Working homer, any other colour:, cock:. L. Robert 1, P. Lewis 2; hcnvßV-'KIW wards 1, Pettitt and Watson 2'| two c)b tries in each. Working lionior, 'flown not. less than 100 miles, cool;: R, Edwards 1; hen: R. Edwards 1, Pel tit and ; W^fsbn ; £ Tumbler, L.F. cock or hen: E.- : Webl>t; one entry. Dragoon, cock of '■■heii,':' .F, Webb 1; threo onirics. Fniitail,.. any! colour, cock or lien: F. Webb },, R. G, Brown 2; two entries, SPECIAL CLASSES.

Working liomor, flown not less than 350 miles, special prize of 21s. prewjitedby Collinson and CunninghamO':. '&. .A. Gardiner 1, R. Edwards 2; tlitep;.en.tries. Working homer, flown not less .fliai'i, 250 miles, Palmerston North Gas Company's; special: R. Edwards 1. Pptt'ijv ':;in.tl Watson 2; two entries. Working .homer, young bird, bred in Palmerston! Jian*b'n and Barr's speeial prize: R, Edwards:;.:!, Pettit and Dudley 2;two entries,' : '

CANARIES.

York-shire, yellow, plain, cock' 6'r.:'hen.:. W. G. Riitlierfnrd 1; two shire, variegated, cock or lion.; ■■■ Mies': (J; Charles 1; only entry. Norwich,-...yellow;:' plain, cock or hen: Win. Inki>cn--2; three entries. Norwich, yellqwi.iivariev gated, cock or hen: W. G. Rutherford 1; only entry. Norwich. sell.ihg.;,.'.:class;. cock: W. G. 'Rutherford 1, 2 ; only entries. Norwich, sidling.''.'blii'ss;-.. paid for breeding: W. G. only entry. Canary, any oflief, H a'riety:" W. G. Rutherford 1; only entry;*:(■'■ ' : ;.,; V CHEESE AND BUTTER JIMING;' : COMPETITION. ■■ ■:.■'■":■■•}.■

Twenty dairy factory managers-'entered-for this competition, with the -ollbwihg ■result:--Messrs J. Rtifherfpr(f--;peil; Block) and T. C, Irving (Grcytpwnjxtied with 11 points each, and Mr J:';.Murray. (Cheltenham) was third with 10.'.'points;?..

[Published By Arrangement;]: ■'-..'. W. DEVIXE. W. Dcvine, of the Empire Ilo.tel, .isagain in charge of the booth at thd--jShb\y.'.* He i 6 located in the bar adjo'in,ing.'.'tlie';.j Agricultural Hall, and will be,, pleased : , to sec his many town and country; frifhds'..! during Show week. The bar is'vstbc.kpdvi with all the loading brands spirits and beers, served at t.o\vri r : pi'ices.:.; Mr Devino lias been so long iir'chiirgei of tho Show booths. that it is;J-iiu'c'd 1 esS/ to -ay that everything that thc^'publiq! 1 require in tho way of liquid refreshment;, will be found on tho shelves or.'.pn.-.tapi;' A largo stall' of assistants under...ilri.Dcr.; vine's personal supervision have';be'en;eri-: : gaged, and tho public can rely onUiaving their wants attended to with tlie;"utmostdespatch. The public arc particularly requested to note the location of the; booth;?; which ; s right alongside of tlic-XA'gnciilf tural Hall, facing tho shed that ; \vas'iisc(k for the milking machine displays'./last.'; year. : '"'\ W. MASON-BAYLY. :;■■;;J;;. ■ W. Mason-Bayly, of the Kiiigpsire'et; Motor Garage, is making a display4»U a large marquee adjoining thoiiiew:' cheese and butter-shed at the. Winter Show of tho famous Wolselcy-Siddel.ey motor cars, which aro renowned through' l out the world for silence, durability- aiid sweet; running. These, cars have. : :;l)00ii; soiling remarkably woll in this-..'district,-four having been sold during the. 'past; month, to local residents, all of whom;aro; delighted with thorn. A car that, all racked great attention yesterday was .'a 16-20 h.p. Wolseley-Siildeley, painted red;' fiitetl with a flush sided torpedo body;:; Cape", cart hood, Rushmoro head lights, I 'sido;and. tail lamps, Rudge-Whitworth wirc'wlieelsi; etc. Mr W. 0, Buchanan, M.P.; -was., w' delighted with this car that ho purchased■■ it, took delivery and drove straight away' home. A 1911 model 12-16 h.p. Wolsc-lcy-: Siddeley on view is also worthy of inspec. tion. Mr Bayly is also agent for the Silent Knight Daomler cars, which are also very popular all over tho world/' I'n .cheaper cars tho famous "Ford". is an agency that Mr Bayly has. taken up. A largo number of these cars aro running in this district, among' those, well-known about town who own them being Mr Maurico Millar and Mr G. Seifort. Both fheso gentlemen speak highly of the cars and state that they aro ;ui ideal car for town or country road 1 ?. They are fitted with all the latest improvements and aro maintained cheaply and are almost silent running. Mr Bayly's garage in Ki:.g street' is

ono of tho most up-to-date in the Dominion, and a largo staff of workmen'are kept busily employed ajl the year round fitting up now care and effecting repair* for clients,

A largo stock of accessories, tyres, lamps, tools, etc., are carried at tho garage, and a large trado is done by Mr Bayly all over the Dominion. Mr Bayly wil!_ bo on the stand at the Show, and as he is one of tho most experienced men in tho Dominion' in tho motor tiade, it will pay car-owners to call and have a chat with him during Show week. ' ' WEST COAST S.S. AND TRADING COMPANY, LTD. This company hare scoured a stand in tho machinery hall, on which they are making ; a display of goods stocked by them. . Tho different line's have been most tastefully arranged, and are shown off to advantage. They include Wilson's "Star" cement and hydraulic lime, Malthoid roofing, building papers and dajnp course, Hartman's mixed paints, asbestos roofing dates and walling plates; and many other builders' materials; belting, oils, packings, firo buckets, grease : solvent, manures, grass seed,'seed oats,.seed maize, wool packs, poultry foo'd,'- ; and'.mn.ny oilier lines. A special display, is :being inado of tho famous'Phlaris Commiitatcd winter grass ecsd,■ BilstonVbasic,slag (recognised to be ono of tho. very: best on the market), Mount Lyall superphosphate, which has received ■; very favourablo reports, from the Government analyst;. .Last; but not least,' rethe splemlid'.'display of .coals, a line in which the firm:; specialises;, they include Paponga, Brunner, State,, Pelawamain, Taupiri,;- : aid ''Blackball,y steam coal. The exhibit'is bne of great'interest to farmers, builders/ machinery, owners, or householders, :who should make/.a point of ecbipg it during the week. Mr Crabb, managing-director, and 'MrJ. Davidson, tho firm's representative,' are to be found. on the stand, and will''bo pleased to'-'igiro all information required. .. -... ; :^': '<::;...,■