MANAWATU SPRING SHOW.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLII, Issue 10120, 30 October 1917, Page 5

MANAWATU SPRING SHOW.

OPENING DAY TO-MORROW. The spring exhibition of the Manawatii A. and P, Association is once more with us, and will be formally opened to-morrow. The present Show will bo the fourth spring fixture to be hold since tho:outbreak of the Great War, and while the crisis hits called many of tho- Association’s members and supporters to distant fields of war activity, it is satisfactory to note that the Association maintains its hold upon the country’s producers, and that tho entries during successive yogi’s show a steady and substantial advance. The. indications, therefore, point to the forthcoming exhibition teaching tho high level of previous years. The fact that the principal stock sections and the school divisions show large increases in the exhibits forward is a good sign that the Show will be more attractive than formerly, while the competitions, hunting, and jumping events promise to provide'plenty of interest to the spectators. | Tho grounds to-day are a. comparative hivo of industry, and tho halls aro rapidly being transformed for show purposes, and everything points to the appointments being in a completed state when the opening hour, arrives to-morrow.

The judging of a portion of the public schools section was completed by Mr G. If. Elliott and Mr F. D. Opie last evening, and tho results of the balance will be made available to-day. THE PRIZE LIST.

The portion of the prize list, available up to time of going to press is no follows; PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISIONS. MAPPING. (Judge: Mr G. 11. Elliott).

Standards 111, and IV.; Sydney Drake, Stuart. McKenzie, IT. Mnrchant" (College street), and Bind (Terrace 1-jnd) merit cards, Jack Mahon (Campbell street) and Fred. Bennett (College street) commended. Thirteen entries.

Standards V. and VI.: C. Carr (Hastings). Half Richardson (Marton), and Gerald Waters and Marie Dumhleton (Campbell street) merit cards, and Gilbert Mills (Campbell street), Hilda Tholnpson (Foxton), Mita Easte and Alan Ea.ste (Campbell street) commended. Forty entries. Tho judge remarked that the work in this class was much better than the previous one. DRAWING. FROM THE NATURAL OBJECT. Standard I.: Florrie Reid (Campbell street), Ida Rice (Waituna West), Valda Mclndoe (West End), and George Wade (Monavalej merit cards, Edna Angus (Campbell street), Maud Giles (Monavale) commended. Eighteen entries. Standard It.: Rita Angus (Campbell street), Willie Wilson, Reginald Winchcombe, Basil Young. Noel Thoms, Joseph Sinclair (Marton), and Allan Fisher (Monavale) merit cards, Doris Cornford and Winnie Cartwright (Campbell street)) commended. Thirty entries. The judge awarded Willie Wilson the Association’s certificate of the first class, and Noel Thomas a certificate of second class for specially good work. Standard Ilf.: Mavis Stokes (Campbell street), Vera King. Ken Schlieriko. and Leslie Page (West End), Eleanor Kilgonr (Kiwitea), Wilfred Truman, and Freda Parry (Fonsonby, Auckland) merit cards, Stanley Pike and Harry Simpson (Terrace End), and Lucy Ross (Kiwitea) commended. Twenty-three entries. Freda Parry also received tho Association’s first class certificate for meritorious work.

Standard IV.: Sydney Drake. Fred. Bennett (College street), Maurice Hoilier. W. Finlayson, Annie Gulbranson (West End), May Beverley, Nada Cam (Kiwitoa). Kathleen Cummins (Marton), K. Mobbcrley (Ponsonhy) merit cards, Robert Sharman, Leslie Elliott (College street), Noel Netherclift, and Edith Wells (Marton) commended. Thirty-six entries. Standard V.: Hope Fleming, Gilbert Mills, Cyril Isaacs, Winnie Kay. Norma Giorgi, Oliver Merson (Campbell street). Phyllis McDougall and Lillias Barrow (Kiwitoa), W. Lighten (Ponsonhy), Netta Salmon (Hastings) merit curds, Lydia Dooley. Vivian Fabian, and Irene Giorgi (Campbell street). Tekla Smith (West End), 11. Barden, and Edna Herbison (Hastings) commended. Thirty-eight entries.

Standard VI.: Muriel Mellcs (Campbell street). Kathleen Brown, Robert Hesp (Convent), Rita McNabb (West End). Cecil Hall, Lilian Whitham (Terrace End). Thelma Cam (Kiwitoa), Hilda Thompson (Foxton), Bell Elder (Ponsonhy), Gwen Allan (Campbell street) merit cards, Adelena Giorgi, Iris White. George Deeley, Dnlcie Penman (Campbell street), Louis Stannard. Clement. Lawson (Terraco End) commended. Thirtyeight entries. “ DRAWING FROM FASHIONED OBJECT

Standard L: Una Clapham (Campbell street) merit card, Freeman Reel (Campbell street), Maud Giles (Monuvale) commended. Seven entries.

Standard II.: George Bartlett, Marcus Lent, Chas. Morson, Bertram Stokes, James Howard, George Pickering (Campbell street), Frank Cosslott (West End), Allan Fisher (Monuvale) merit cards, Huia Jeffries, Mary Quigan (Convent), Brenda Banks (Kiw'itoa). Reginald Winchcombo, and Myrtle Oldfield (Marion) commended. Twmty-four entries. SHOW TIMETABLE. WEDNESDAY. 9 a.m. —Exhibition of machinery, implements, permanent stalls, vehicles, etc;. 9 a.m. —Judging draught horses, hacks and harness horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, pigs, dogs, hemp, needlework, home cookery, photography, etc. 10 a.m.—Wool classing competition 11.45 a.m—Pony leaping competition. 1 p.m.— Maiden hunters’ competition. 1.30 p. in.—Ladies’ hacks. _ 2 p.m.—Continuation judging hack classes. 5.30 p.m.—Qualified hunters’ competition. 6 p.m. —Showgrounds closed to public. (Published by Arrangement.) REID AND GRAY, LTD. The old and popular firm of agricultural implement makers invite farmers to call at their warehouse, in Rangitikei street, where they have on exhibition their full line of fanning machinery. Salesmen in attendance will bo pleased to give intending purchasers full particulars and quotations. I'or the Dominion’s export trade we' are largely dependent on tho soil, and tho tiller of the soil. The Government has consistently urged tho farmers to cultivate their lands to the fullest extent, not only by the amount cultivated, but by getting tho best results from all the ground worked. Many. farmers, bv working their ground on scientific lines by the close study of these methods, which mean efficiency, get much better results from a smaller area than other farmers who cultivate a. much larger area, but do not work on the latest and best procuring methods. An implement that should attract attention is their lime sower with star feed, which greatly aids better results, as the lime is evenly distributed and sown in suitable quantities. Subsoihng is another matter receiving great attention by fanners at present, and Reid and Gray have gone thoroughly into this matter and have subtoilers in three different styles.

art union pictures. In the Showground buildings, there are on exhibition eight beautiful oil paintings by Miss Lane, and the late J. S. Lane. An opportunity is being given tho public to secure those paintings by art union, for which tickets are now available at ttie moderate sum of 6d. QUIRK’S SAFETY AIR GAS. One of the most interesting exhibits at the Spring Show will be that of Quirk’s Safety Air Gas. Country residents • should not miss this opportunity of seeing this wonderful machine working. It is so simple, compact, and perfectly automatic, roquuiiig no skilled labour to operate it. The gas made is non-explosive, non poisonous, and non-asphyxiating. The light itself is a beautiful white, soft light, tho nearest possible to sunlight, and just as healthy, as the air consumed is taken in at the machine, and not at- the burner. It lights instantaneously by applying a- match, or switching on at wall or bedside, similar to electricity. Country ladies are advised to inspect the cooking appliances, gas irons, gas rings, and water heaters, to bo demonstrated at. the Show,

(PUBLISHED BY AmtANGEXIENT.) I SPRING SHOW CATERING. * All tho catering at the Show will again Ho done by the Town and Country Patriotic Women Workers, who, it will bo remembered, so ably carried out the same work at tho lust- Show. The public arc assured that the menu will be of a high standard, and no efforts will be spared to please. The general public, friends and sympathisers are asked to support this band of willing workers, and in doing so will greatly aid in swelling the funds for patriotic work. The price for the full course luncheon will be 2,s 6d, while morning and afternoon teas may bo bad for Is. Counter luncheon will lie served at a moderate charge, consisting of a cup ol tea 3d. large sandwich 3d, cakes 3d; also milk for children 3d. PUBLICAN’S BOOTHS, The publican’s booths at the Show are under (lie capable management of Mr W. 'J. Mitchell, of the Post Office Hotel, a large number of willing and obliging assistants attending to tho requirements of the public. All the bars arc stocked with ilic very best quality of liquor of all do- | adaptions, and those requiring liquid refreshment will find nothing to complain of. THE POPULAR AUCTIONEERS. Harry Palmer and Co. are recognised as the leading pig, poultry, produce and furniture auctioneers on the coast, and the I firm have much pleasure in announcing to their clients and the general public that they have made tremendous strides since the Winter Show. They report having conducted a lengthy list of clearing sales since, the Ist of June, including three very successful live stock sales, a large timber auction, and quite a number of furniture clearances. They have also disposed of a largo quantity of property, both farm and residential, by auction and private treaty. Their merchandise and general sales (excluding properties) show the remarkable increase of 31 per cent over tho corresponding four months of last year. Clients who have properties of any description arc advised to give instructions to the firm and they may rest assured that they will bo energetically pushed by their enterprising salesmen. Clearing sales of stock and furniture arc conducted under tho personal supervision of ihc managing auctioneer, Mr W. B. O’Callaghan, who will ho pleased to receive a visit from any prospective clients. Produce and fruit of all kinds are a feature of tho business, and arrangements have been made to push tho fruit business to an even greater extent than has boon the case in past years. Business of all kinds may be enquired of through the firm’s telephone (No. 92) during business hours, and after hours through the manager’s private number, 857.