National Dairy Show,

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 429, 21 June 1922, Page 5

National Dairy Show,

EXHIBITION CONTINUED.

Vi TENDANCE SATISFACTORY,

. uder the gas lights last night the multifarious exhibits at the National Dairy Show made an attractive display and a largo number of visitors, were present throughout the evening, apparently finding much to interest them. The fact that £IOO 19s for dm day was collected at the gates reveals a must satisfactory attendance, when it is borne in mind that many who hold memaus tickets have free access to the exhibition.

Tins morning the day broke fine hut overcast. From an early hour in the forenoon a constant stream of visitors passed tluongh the turnstiles, and as the day progressed the attendance swelled to considerable proportions. -'ll the judging with the exception of Hie poultry classes having boon finished •' osimhiy those who visited the big exhi•iiion 10-dity were enabled to see each class replete with the award tickets, a fact which tonsiderahly enhanced the value of the snow, in addition to the numerous ronerenees hold throughout the day, other special features were football matches hevveen Wanganui and To Ante (Native) ColM- V a ec *' lae 011 lucorno growing by ■ ji W* ii well-known lucerne grower in the Marlborough district, FRUIT. I he judges stated that (ho quality of the Lint exhibited was excellent and quite equal to that to bo seen at any show in the Dominion. The quality was easily up to standard, and on the whole the array °f apples and other varieties of fruit was a little better than the average. What was lost in quantity was compensated for ni quality. An absence of disease was one °l the most pleasing features, and on the whole the quality of the entries was very uniform, leaving iho judges little to choose between them. Both adjudicators were of the opinion that the exhibitors were deserving of the heartiest congratulations on having made such a line showing, all the entries being typical of their class, sound and full flavoured. Apples, of course, occupy the premier position in the display, htti pears, lemons and walnuts are also in evidence. The dessert apples are well graded and highly attractive as regards appearance, whilst the cooking apples are large and of a typo calculated to please the culinary expert. Stunner Pippins, Doughertys, Rome Beauties and Delicious apples comprise the greater portion of the section, only two entries of the popular Cox’s Orange Pippin being catalogued.

PHOTOGRAPHY. In this section, devotees of the camera lire well represented, entries from both islands being displayed. The open senior classes are well contested, but this cannot he said of the junior section. The best entries are to ho seen in the landscape and architeeuiral studies. Sunset effects have been used to advantage in respect of these entries, which leave little to he desired. Humorous studies are not up to the same standard, whilst the portraits are fairly good. Studies of animals are few, hut such as there are may he said to he of a fair standard. All the marine studies and seascapes are commendable, attention having been paid to effective lighting and shadows. On the whole, remarked the judge, the photographs were a fairly good lot, nicelv mounted and exhibited.

HOME INDUSTRIES. The very large number of entries in the home industries section testifies to the proficiency of housewives of the district in plain and fancy cookery, and the art of preserving. The bread, remarked the judge, was light and of good quality. Generally, the cakes and scones wore worthy of special note, the icing and ornamentation being meritoriously done. The sponges wore a good lot, whilst the sausage rolls, tarts, pies and cream puffs were all excellent. The, pancakes and pikelets were also good. The meat and fruit pies were nicely prepared, the crusts and fillings leaving little to be desired. The iced cakes were a special feature of this section, some being on quite an elaborate, scale, and worthy of comparison with the product of most professional cooks. The shortbread entries were equally good. The array of preserves and pickles was an attractive one. Sauces and chutnies, bottled rhubarb and tomatoes, together with bottles of home-made wine stand in pleasing array. The judge was very pleased with the quality of the entries, which would, taken collectively, be difficult to surpass. DEER HEADS. Eight handsome heads comprised the entries in this section. In the Snmbur section, the first prize-winner is a very fair massive head, and alt hough only a sixpoimer, it is well worthy of first place. The head placed second is a much lighter specimen, with a good spread. These heads won in the same class last year. The first prize-winner in the red doer section is a heavy but rather uneven Royal head. A very nice 14-pointer of somewhat lighter calibre was awarded second prize,

NEEDLEWORK. Exceptional skill with the needle would seem to bo a natural attribute of the ladies of the district if the beautiful display of garments and personal adornments, both ornamental and utilitarian, may be taken as an index. This section is large, and every item is of a very high standard. Cleverly knitted jumpers in silk and wool, hand-made blouses in pretty crepe de cheue and silk are among some of the most attractive items. A picture of a flower garden worked in silk on a canvas background "'as cleverly clone and deserved the high place awarded it. Crochet work and knitted socks were of such quality as to evoke much favourable comment. The entries on the whole were, in the opinion of the judge, very commendable and well up to the standard of previous years. POTATOES. The potatoes tabled were said by the judge to be an excellent lot. “They are quite ihe best potatoes exhibited here for a long time,’’ lie remarked, “That applies to all classes, which are free from blight and most satisfactory. The number of entries is satisfactory, and if the quality represents the standard of the tubers grown in the district there is little to be desired by growers.” VEGETABLES. A high standard of quality is evident in the vegetable division, which embraces a splendid selection of produce, excellently staged. The judge was most enthusiastic concerning the exhibit as a whole. The carrots were a splendid collection, tender and very edible. The celery did not come up to us high a standard as might have been expected. Although inclined to be big, the leeks were well grown and. generally a first-class lot. Concerning the parsnips, the judge said he could only describe them us very good. Regarding] the entries of parsley, these were an exceptionally good exhibit, leaving little to be desired. .Most exhibitors hail apparently endeavoured to force the growth to assize rather too large m the case- of onions, which were, on the whole, a good selection. The pickling onions were the best he had ever seen. Shallots and beet were splendid, the latter being well shaped and fine of texture. Long beet was inferior to the short variety, but exhibitors had grown the entries very commendably. A firstclass collection of pumpkins that would more than hold their own anywhere, was not equalled in quality by the marrows exhibited. The only disappointing feature of the vegetable division was the exhibition of cabbages and cauliflowers, which in each case was small. The judge remarked that more cabbages should have been displayed. What there were, however, were of good quality. An especially good collection of vegetables was entered by Mr J. I*. MeKelvie, and in the judge’s opinion, it reflected the greatest credit upon him. “1 think the vegetables comprise perhaps the most magnificent exhibition of_ produce—as representing what the Dominion’s soil can yield—in the whole show,” concluded the judgb

ROOT CROPS. | The judge was well pleased with this section, in which the reflection of a wonderfully good season is to be seen. Entries are largo and a class wherein some fine specimens of chon mollier are entered is something new for, although this class has been included in the catalogue in previous years, it has not been contested for a considerable period. Large roots of excellent substance are the order throughout this division, which is of interest to all. An expert stated that the field roots at this show seemed to become better eachsucceeding year, and there was no doubt that this season’s entries were well past the standard set at previous shows. The mangold wnrzels were an excellent lot, showing the result of skilled attention to the preparation of the soil. i

PROGRAMME FOR TO-MORROW

The programme for to-morrow is as follows : -- 9 a.m.—Show opens. 9 a.m.—Pedigree cattle sale at cattle pavilion 9.30 a.m.—Now Zealand Romney Marsh Breeders’ council in No. 3 room, Breeders’ Club. 9.30 a.m. —New Zealand Rhode Island Fowl Club in committee room. 10 a.m.—Conference of North Island A. and P. delegates, No. 1 room, Breeders* Club, 10.30 a.m,—Now Zealand Leghorn Club in committee room. 11 a.m.—Milk testing competition. 11 a.m, —Pony leaping. 11.30 a.m.—New Zealand Wyandotte Club in committee room. 12 noon.—Public luncheon in grandstand. 12.30 pan. —New Zealand Orpington Club in committee room, 1 p.m. —Palmerston North Olid Boys v. Maori Agricultural College (football). 2 p.m.—New Zealand Red Poll Cattle Breeders, No. 2 room, Breeders’ Club. 2 p.m.—Demonstration of Ayrshire cattle in sale ring, 2 p.m.—New Zealand Romney Marsh breeders’ animal meeting in No. 1 room, Breeders’ Club. 2.30 p.m —Hounds display. 2.30 p.m— New Zealand (X. 1.) Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association in commit toe room. 2.40 p.m.—Maiden hinders. 3 p.m.—Watson Cup (lady riders). 3.30 p.m.—Collinson and Cnnninghnmc Cup, open hunters. 8 p.m.—Smoke concert in lecture hall. 10 p.m.— Show closes.

THE PRIZE LIST. POULTRY DIVISION. (Under Die ruspK-es of the Manawani Poultry Association.) FANCY CLASSES. (Judge.; Messrs W. Scott, Now Plymouili, J. (fConnor, Appleby, and G. 11. Ambler, Rhode Island Reds and Whites.) Old English Game. —Black-brctutcd red cock: G. Robertscn (Nelson) 1. S. Y. Wearing (Nelson) 2 and v.li.c,, 0. Andersen (Uarierton) 3; ten entries. Partridge hen: ’l'. Barrett (Nelson) 1, A Robins m (NelE. D. Barry (Nelson) 5, 0. Antlerson v.li.c and ii.e. ; twelve entries. Blackbreasted red cockerel: R. A. Williams (Mantratainoka) 1, G. Rubeitson 2 and v.li.c., T. Barron 3; fifteen entries. Partridge pullet : A. Robinson 1. J. R. Boswell (Auckland) 2. R. A. Williams 3 and v.li.c.; thirteen entries. Bright or ginger red cock: R. A. William- 1, E. H. Hall (Usingjoin) 2, J. I.anrcnsen (Carterton) 5: nine entries. Bright or ginger red cockerel : A. Robinson 1, R. A. Williams 2, J. A. Boswell (Auckland) 3: seven .entries. Clay o,- wlicalon lien: J. I.anrcnsen 1 and 2; two entries. Clay or wheaien juillot : A. Robinson 1. Ji. A. Williams 2, C. J. Bryant (Palmerston North) 3; ten entries. Luckwing- cock; J. R. 80.,we1l 1, J. Lanrenseii 2, S. V. Wearing 3; eight entries. Luckwing hen: .). I.aurensen 1. G. Anderson 2, K. if. Hallo; six entries. Dnckwing cockerel; 8. Y. Wearing 1, O. .Anderson 2 and 3: five entries. Luckwing pullet: 0. Anderson 1, S. Coleman (Nelson) 2. R. A, Williams 5; seven entries.

Wyandotte.-. Silver rock: W. Hall (Lcpperton) 1; two entries. Silver hen: \\. Hall 1 and 3, J. N. Barrie (Otane) 2; three entries. Silver pullet : J. N. Barrio 1. W. 0. Gower (Wanganui) 2. ('. Vogtherr (Hastings) 3: eight entries. Golden cock: W. Hall 1 and 2; two entries. Golden hen; W. Hall 1, 11. E. Undby (Waitara) 2 and 3; six entries. Golden cockerel: JI. E. Giidby 1, W Hall 2; five entries. Golden pullet : W. Hall 1,2 and 5; seven entries. While cock; \V. (..'illicit (Palmerston North) 1 and 3. T. B, Iluldaway (Palmerston North) 2; four entries.. While hen: C. P. Htbert 1, J. R. Gnnninghame (Taihapo) 2. T. B. Hulda.way 3; time entries. White cockerel : J. Bi.-selt (Waverley) 1 and 2, J.. Bnrbery (Marloni 3; six entries UTILITY CLASSES. (Judges: Messrs C. J. Bryant. Palmerston North and G. H. Ambler, Rhode Islands.) Minorcan. —Blade < ode: C. P. Hill (Wanganui) 1, E. Pritchard (Woodville) 2, J. K. Allen (Levin) 3; five entries. Black hen: S. Johnson (Palmerston North) 1, G. V. Thornton (Clive) 2, I). N. Pye (Palmerston North) 3; ten entries. Black cockerel: J. Eagles (Petoiic) 1, W. Lewis (Pahialua) 2, J K Hawkins (New Plymouth) 5; eleven entries. Black pullet: J. Engles 1. J. K. Hawkins 2. A. U. W. Bellringer

(Now Plymouth) 3; fourteen entries. Leghorns (single comb).- —W lute cock; T. Bruce (Palmerston North) 1 and 2, E. H, Uiatlield (Palmerston North) 3; eleven entries. White lieu: T. Bruce I and 2, I. G. Bishop (Groat ford I 3, C. P. Robert (Palmerston North) v.h.c.; twenty entries. White cockerel: ’I. Bruce 1, 3 and v.h.c., W. Gray (Palnter.-ton North) 2. A. Stubbs (Palmerston North) h.e.; thirty-one entries. PIGEONS j (Judge; Mr J. J. Elliott, Wellington.) ' Working homers, —Blue cock: li. J. ! Movcrlev (New Plymouth) 1, L. Evans (Palmerston North) 2 and h.e., U. Sullivan (Hastings) 4 A, \V. Stace (i'eildiug) c.; seven entries. Blue hen: W . E. Griffiths (Palmerston North) 1, L. G. Dahl (Pal- | mer,-ton North) 2, M. Robinson (Palmerston Not tit) 5; four entries. Blue cook (under 12 months): R. Sullivan 1, L. Evans 2, A. W. Stace 3, W. E. Griffiths h.e.; six entries. Blue hen (under 12 months): L. C. Dahl 1, L. Evans 2, W. E. Beale (Woodvillc) 3, A. Johnston (Palmerston North) c: six entries. Blue or black chequer cock: \. Johnston 1 and 3, 31. Osburne (Palmerston North) 2, A. Ronberg (PalI merston North) v.h.c., A. T, inkpen (Palmerston North) c.; twelve entries. Blue or black chequer hen: L. C. Burton (Palmerston North) 1 and 3, A. T, Inkpen 2, L Evans c.; ten entries. Bine or black chequer cock (under 12 months); J. Dale (Palmerston North) 1, L. C. Dahl 2, L. (A Purton 3, L. A. Walker (Woodville) h.e.; six entries. Blue or black chequer Inal (under 12 months): W . E. Griffith.* 1, J.. 0. Dahl 2, L. A. Walker 3; live entries, photography, (Jucbro- Mr A. S. Mitchell. Wellinglon.) OPEN GLASSES. Any landscape—J. W. Johnson (Wellington) 1 and 3, E. T. Robson (Wellington) 2; live entries. N.Z. landscape J. W. Jolmsou 1, E. T. Robson 2 and 3, H. N. Keys (Napier) v.h.c.; nine entries. Seascape or marine—J. W. Jones (Wellington) I, W. Geo (Miramar) 2 and 5, IT T. Robson v.h.c.; eight entries. Portrait or figure study—E. T. Robson 1, A. Dickison (Dunedin) 2, J. W. Johnson 3, J, W. Jones v.h.c.; fourteen entries. Annual life—E. T. Robson 1, J. W. Jones 2 and 3; four entries. Any study—W. Goo 1, J, W, Johnson 2: eleven entries. AMATEUR GLASSES. Any landscape —11. G. Milne (Wellington) 1, Miss JI. Johnston (Wellington) 2. S. K. Cousins (\Vellington)_ 5; six entries. N.Z. landscape— R. N. Keys _l, A. J. Bland (Wellington) 2, S. E. Cousins 3; fifteen entries. Seascape or marine— I. W. Green (Wellington) 1, R. N. Keys 2, A. J. Bland 3, 11. C. ■ Milne, v.h.c.: eight entries. Portrait of figure study—A. J. Bland 1, Mrs M. Watson (P.N.) 2, A. Dickison 3; ton entries. Animal life—A. J. Bland 1 and 3, E. 11. Omblcr (TTmaru) 2; ten entries. Humorous study—Airs M, Watson 1, S. E, Cousins 2 and 3; live entries. Any study (juniors under 18} — Miss M. Davies (Nelson) 1, Miss P. Wilson (Wellington) 3; eight entries. Collection pupils’ photographs (any one school)—Misses P. Wilson and N. Wilson (Wellington) 1, E, C, Coleman and L. Abbott (New Plymouth) 2; five entries,

| SCHOOLS’ DIVISION. PUBLIC SCHOOL GARDENS. (Judge: Mr F. Mason, Foilding.) Twelve potatoes, any variety: Longbum 1. Kairangn 2; six entries. Cabbage, Longburn 1, Kniranga 2; two entries. Carrots (field); Longburn 1, Kairangn- 2; four entries, Carrots (garden); Cheltenham 1, Longhum 2, WTst End 3; seven entries. Parsnips : Longburn 1. Kairanga 2, Newbury 3; five entries. Onions, any variety: Longhnm 1, WTst End 2; two entries. Man{roJds; Longburn 1, Kniranga 2; four entries. Swedes; Longburn 1; only entry. Beef: Kai rangn 1, Cheltenham 2, Longburn 3: lour entries. ROYS’ AND GIRLS’ AGRICULTURAL CLUBS. | Mangel Wnrzels (Awahnri, To Araknra and Taonni): E. Bennett (To Araknra) 1, A. Lower (To ArnJcura) 2, A. Hancock (Awahnri) 3; nineteen entries. Mangel Wnrzels (W’aitohi, Stanway, Makino and WTngaelin); I. Phillips (WTngaehn) 1, R. Dixon (Waitohi) 2, R. Beardinoro (Wangaelm) 3; nineteen entries. Mangel Whirzel (Kivyilcn, Kimholton, Valley Road and Brunswick) 1 J. Duncan (Kiwitca) 1, C. McDougnll (Kiwitea) 2, D. Kilgour (Kiwitea) 3; thirty-two entries.

FRUIT. (Judges: Messrs C. Stratford and J. W. Whelan, officers of Horticultural Division.) i DESSERT APPLES. I Stunner pippin apples: I). P. Loasby (Greytown) 1, Gordon L'sam (Hastings) 2, F. Peters (Waipawa) 3; ten entries, Cambridge or .-tone pippins; F. 11. Owtrain (Palmerston North) 1, J. Cushing (Clive) k; throe entries. Cox’s Orange pippins: T F. Conway (Palmerston North) 1, F. Peters (Waipawa) 2; three entries. Crown or London pippins: F. Peters 1 and 2; three entries. Any other variety pippins: I'. Peters 1, B. Croinpton-Snnth (Havelock North) 2; two entries. Russels (any variety): F. Peters 1 and 3, 11. G. Grover (Palmerston North) 2; three entries. Jonathans: Gordon Esatn 1, F. Peters 2; only entries. Adams’ Permnin: F. Peters 1 and 2; only entries, Red Winter Pennant ■ Stark : F. Peters 1 and 3, J. Cushing 2 and v.h.c.; four entries. Northern Spy: F Peters 1 and 2, J. Cushing 3 and v.h.c.; lour entries, Doughertys; F. Peters 1 and other variety: B. Cromptou-Binith 1 and 3. U. Cronipton-Smith 2. J. Cushing v.li.c.; six entries. Romo Beauty: F. Peters 1 and 2, J. Cushing 3, B. CTompton-Bmith v.li.e.: seven entries. Delicious: F. Peters I. G. Esata 2. H. G. Grover 3: T. F. Conway v.h.c.; nine entries. Statesman:' D. McCulloch (Havelock North) 1, F. Peters 1 and 3; five entries. Any other variety: 1). J’. Loasby 1, F. Peters 2 and 3; nine entries. I CULINARY. Washingtons; J; Cushing 1, F, 11. Owtram 2, 11. G. Grover 3; three entries. Lord Wnlseleys; F, Peters 1, 3 and v.h.c., J. Cushing 2, F. 11. Owtram v.h.c.; six entries. Reinette du Canadas: G. Esam 1, 11. 0. Grover 2, F. Peters 3: seven entries. Alfristons; 11. G. Grover 1; only entry. Ohinomuris: G, Esam 1, F. Peters 2 and 3. D. P. Loasby v.h.c,; live entries. Ballarat Seedlings: F. Peters 1 and 3, G. Esam 2; six entries. Cooking apples, any other variety: B. Crompton-Smith 1. J. Cushing 2. F. Peters 3 and v.h.c.; 10 entries. APPLES IN CASE. Dessert. —Stnrnior Pippins: D. P. Loasby I. F. Peter,' 2. B. Crompton-Smiih 3, D. McCulloch v.h.c.; five entries. Delicious: J. Wordsworth (Geraldine) 1, F. Peters 2: two entries. Jonathan; D. P. Loasby 1, I l '. Peters 2; two entries. Dougherty: F. Peters 1 and 2, D, .McCulloch 3; four entries. Five Crown or London Pippin: F. Peters 1 and 2; two entries. Cox’s Orange Pippin: D. P. Loasby 1; only entry, Rome Beauty : F. Peters 1 and 2, D. McCulloch 3; four entries. Any other variety: F. Peters 1,2 and 3; four entries. ( ul in ary. —Ohinemuri: F, Peters 1; only entry. Reinette du Canada: F. Peters 1 and 2: only entries. Any other varieties; F. Peters i and 2, B. Crompton-Bmith 3 and v.h.c.; four entries. Dessert pears: F. Peters 1,2 and 3; four entries. Ten cooking pears: F. Peters 1, T, F. Conway 2, If. G, Grover 3; five entries. Lemons: ’I. F. Conway 1; two entries. Walnuts: B. Bockett (Palmerston North) 1. F. Peters 2; four entries. APPLE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Open to whole Dominion for best collection of apples, of six varieties, four dessert and two culinary. First prize to curry medal of Royal j-lort icultural Society England) and £5.—J. Cushing (West: Clive), Delicious, Northern Spy. Dougherty, Hoover, Stunner, Ohinemuri, Pioneer and Rome Beauty. 1; F. Peters (Waipawa), 2 and 3; D. P. Loasby (Greytown), v.h.c.; G. Esam (Hastings) and J. Wordsworth (Geraldine) also competed, F. Peters entered four exhibits. Champion class, for fruitgrowers’ associations and horticultural societies, open to whole Dominion for collection of apples as in championship.—Manawatu F ruitgrowors Association (Palmerston North) 1; only entry. Best collect ion of cooking apples.— F. Peters 1 and 3, G. Esam 2; four entries.

HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTURAL DIVISION. FIELD ROOTS. (Judge; Hi' J. W. Deem, Stale Farm, Moumnbiiki.) Sugar mangel; T. Mitchell 1 end 2, J. and K. J!. Vnley 3, Passey Bros, v.h.c.; entries. Swede turnips (purple top): T. Mitchell 1 and 2, J. and It. B. Wyley 3, J. Linkhiter v.h.c., T. Webb h.e.; ten entries. Swale turnips (green top): T. Mitcliell 1 ami 2; two entries. Swede turnips, any other variety, for keeping value: T. Mitchell 1 and 2, J. and U. B, Wyley 3, N. B. limit (Rotorua) v.h.c,, Moxham Bros. (Xgongotoha) h.e.; eleven entries. Swede turnips (heaviest); Passey Bros. (951bs) 1 and (90|lbs) 2, T. Mitchell 3 and v.h.c,; six entries. White flesh turnips: J. and R. B. Wyley 1 and 2, I). Martin (Kairanga) 3 and v.h.c., Passey Bros. h.e.; eight entries. Yellow flesh turnips: T. Mitchell 1; only entry. Turnips (any variety, judged for feeding value); J. and R B. Wyley 1, R. Prow (Ashlinrst) 2. T. Mitcliell 3; four entries. Any other vaneiv roofs for stock feed: Passey Bros. 1, T. * Webb 2, T. Mitchell 3; live entries. Pumpkin (common field, heaviest); T. Mitchell (85flbs) 1 and (68|lbs) 2, A. Lancaster (Kairanga) 3, T. Webb v.h.c.; tour entries,

VEGETABLES, j (Judge: Mr F. Mason, Foilding.) I Parsnips (hollow crown): F. 11. Owtram I, T. Webb 2, R. Christensen 3, G. T, King v.h.e.; 12 entries. Rhubarb: J. Manning 1, J, F. McKelvio 2; four entries. Parsley: C. Screech 1 and 2, J. F. I McKelvio 3; seven entries. Lettuce (any j variety): 11. A. Hancock 1 and 2, T. Webb 3; seven entries, Melon (round, pie or preserving): R. Christensen 1, C. Screech 2 and 3; four entries. Melon (oval, preserving): R. Christensen 1; only entry. Vegetable marrow (yellow); A 1 i.ss A. Mixon (Whakarongii) 1, A. Lancaster 2, R. Christensen, v.h.e.; 10 entries. Vegetable marrow (green); T. Webb 1,2 and 3; four entries. Squash: Win. Mundy, (Palmerston North) 1, r l. \\ ebb 2. R. Christensen 3; seven entries. Pumpkin (quality): J. F. McKelvio 1, L. A. Abraham 2, Win. Mundy 3, T. Webb v.h.e.; 13 entries. Pumpkin (heaviest): S. Nairn (Palmerston North) 0711) 1. Mrs A, B. Bigg-Wither (Palmerston North) 821 b 2. \\. W. Russell (Palmerston North) 5; six entries, Brussels sprouts; 11. J, Willis (Greatford) 1, (', Screech 2; two entries. Spinach: J. F. McKelvio 1 and 2, T. Webb 3; five entries. Cabbage (red): T. Webb 1 and 3. J. F. McKelvie 2; four entries. Cabbage (drumhead): T. Webb 1; only entry. Cabbage (best collection): J'. Webb 1; only entry. Cabbage (drumhead savoy): T. Webb 1, F. 11. Owtram 2; two entries. Cauliflower: 11. A. Hancock 1 and 2; only entries. Best collection and display of vegetables: J. F, McKelvio 1. E. \\. Sweetnian (Greatford) 2, T. Webb 3; four entries. Best collection and display of six varieties of vegetables (amateurs who do not employ a gardener): R. Christensen 1, G, T. King 2, I). J. Willis 3, Win. Mundy v.h.e.; four entries. POTATOES. (Judge: Mr F. Mason; Ftilding.) Up-to-date; N. Hughes (Maxwelltown) 1,2, and 3, H, A, Hancock (Awahuri)

v.h.c,; ion entries. Aborbrothock: R. Christensen (Cheltenham) 1 and 3, 11. A. Hancock 2, T. Webb ■.lnc.; eleven entries. Maori Chief: R. Christensen 1, N. Hughes 2 and 3, H. A. Hancock v.h.c.; eleven entries. Early white; N. Hughes 1 and 3, A S. Jacob (Apiti) 2; ten entries. Early Blush or Rose: It. Christensen 1 and v.h.c., N. Hughes 2 and 3; ten entries, Late Blue (round or oval): N. Hughes 1, A. S. Jacob 2, R. Christensen 3, A. Eudcs (W'oodville) v.h.c. | eleven entries. Any other variety; A. F.ades (New Era) 1, R. Christenson (Sir J. G, Wilson) 2. N. Hughes (Dakota Red) 3, 11. A. Hancock (Sutton’s Supreme) v.h.c.; eleven entries. Collection of six varieties: It. Christensen 1 and 3, N. • Hughes 2, A. Lades v.h.c.; eight entries. [Published by Arrangement,] MAN AND HIS NEEDS. Our cousins, the Americans, have taught us much in the school of commerce, and one of their most important object lessons is the necessity of being well dressed. A well dressed man in any walk of life is a powerful factor and he commands respect. ’1 he present day businessmen must, to keep abreast of the times, bo well and fashionably dressed, ns clothes bear a convincing testimony to one’s character. There is, however, a certain indefinable taste required in both the selecting and making of one’s apparel which can bo seen by observing various men in a public place. One may have spent lavishly on his clothes and yet, with all his extravagance, obtained only the effect of being overdressed. Another has perhaps invested but a tithe of that expenditure in bis appearance, yet there is a subtle something, an “expression” if you will, in the bang of bis clothes and the ease of his manner which draws true deference from all who servo or note him. Nice discrimination has visioned for him the folly of fussing with futile tailors and instinctively be recognises the advantage of ha ving his sartorial needs catered for by a leading tailor. Such a tailor is hard to find, and Palmerston is fortunate in having in its midst such an able and experienced man as Mr S. Waugh. His establishment has progressed by leaps and bounds until now, it may be said with perfect confidence, j it is one of the leading tailoring businesses lin the Manawatu. All this has been aecom- | plished by carrying only the latest and most fashionable tweeds and serges, and by putj ting into every suit uniform workmanship ! and finish. Mr Waugh is a first-class tradesj man, and patrons have the advantage of I his wide and varied experience, while the i stall is composed of only skilled men, whose i knowledge and experience can only be' I gained by long service in the sartorial trade. The whole of the staff are under the personal supervision of Mr Waugh and, when all these facts are taken into consideration, it is no wonder that he has become recognised as the man to give you the feeling of being “well dressed.” There is little fear of being unable to procure just the ! right cloth to suit the individual taste, for the stock includes a selection of the best English and colonial tweeds and worsteds, j which would be hard to surpass elsewhere ’in the Dominion. If you are desirous of , being’ convinced as to tliis you are cordially invited to call at the shop, which is in Main street, opposite the Post Office. AN OLD-ESTABLISHED HOUSE. Established 1770, Recognised throughout the civilised world as an important factor in society, the Masonic and friendly societies’ organisations claim as adherents a very large proportion of our citizens. For many years , n. was impossible to obtain the regalia necessary in the Dominion, ami m.-mta rs were put to no little inconveniente through die delay caused by waiting for their orders to be executed at Home. Fifty years ago Mr P. Robert, fully recognising this necessity, established an up-to-date business which catered tor the requirements of all lodges. Since then the growth of the business has been phenomenal, and ii now numbers among its clientele societies and private individuals from the North Cape to the Bluff, all tins bearing testimony to the uniform workmanship and ability shown in all Mr Robert’s undertakings. ’.I be visit of tbo Prince of Wales is still evergreen in our memories, and it will be remembered that the two rugs, which the Prince desired to present to their Majesties the King and Queen, wore handed to Mr lie embroidered with the Royal Coat'of Arms. This fact alone speaks volumes for the high esteem in which the firm is held. Fancy dross balls have been a source of popularity for many decades and are likely to bo so for many more. The selection of the costume presents many difficulties and exorcises one's taste and judgment to no little extent To cater for the needs of the dancing members of the community Mr Robert carries a varied array of fancy dress costumes, amongst which one is certain to find just “the thing” for the next ball. Amateur dramatic societies have the opportunity of securing their requirements in. all theatrical requisites, including paints, wigs, transformations, powders, etc. The military outfitting branch is complete in every detail and army men can rely on obtaining all the paraphernalia necessary to their calling in largo or small quantities. The factory is located 417 Main street east and the retail shop at 301 Main street, and you are invited to call at either of the above addresses, or communicate by telephone number 661.

BETTER TIMES ARE COMING. The above words are now being adopted as the universal slogan throughout the country, and although tho expression may appear to many to savour of rank optimism, it is the hope of all that it will soon become an undoubted truth. A big incentive towards reaching the pre-war level is supplied by lower prices, and in this respect Mr A. M. Wood, who is a firm believer in the saying, is one of the leaders. Situated in one of tho busiest thoroughfares, on the corner of Alain and George streets, Mr Wood’s establishment is recognised by country residents and townspeople as a depot where value for money is always obtainable. The whole of tho stock comprises only the best English and Colonial manufactures, and as these are bought at keen prices and sold at a very low margin of profit, the charges are very reasonable. Tho expansion of tho business, since its inception in Palmerston North bears testimony to the truth of the statement that it “pays to sell only one quality—the best in everything.” Everything in the way of wearing apparel for both men and women will bo found attractively displayed in tho windows. Visitors to the show should not fail to call- at the “Corner” shop and inspect some of tho splendid stock. Address A. M. Wood, corner Main and George streets.

GEO. W. WILTON AND CO., LTD,, Dairy Testing Apparatus and Pure Chemicals.

■Dairy factory managers and others will find a great deal to interest them at Messrs Geo. W. Wilton and Co.’s display of scientific apparatus, chemicals, etc. This, linn specialises in dairy testing glassware, and have always maintained the highest possible quality in both graduated glassware anti standard solutions. Factory managers may safely place every confidence in them. Two new features of great importance are tho apparatus for testing tho bacteria content ol milk by the roductoso method and a very compact hide apparatus for detecting added water in milk by testing the freezing point. Other scientific instruments, inducting educational apparatus, are also displayed. The exhibit is an extremely interesting one and should bo sought out by every visitor to the show. Poultry farmers will he interested in the incubator thermometers and hygrometers shown at this exhibit.

SPLENDID FRUIT EXHIBIT. One of the most interesting exhibits of the show will be found in the exhibition of fruit by Mr T. F. Conway. Mr Conway’s stand is in the Produce Hall and comprises 80 dishes of selected fruits, mostly apples. These comprise all the commercial linos—Stunners, Delicious, Salome, Chas. Ross, Baldwins, Cox's Orange, etc., etc. The display viewed as a whole is very fine indeed, the fruit being of a splendid quality and type. Mr Conway, whoso orchard is at Fitzherbert West, deals direct from tho orchard to the public, an arrangement much to the benefit of the comumari

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THE DROUTLEGE MILKING MACHINE.

This machine is exhibited by the M.A.C in their showroom, H’2 Cuba street. Thu ‘machine is fitted with an automatic engirt pulsator, which develops 6511) of pressur on the end of the piston, so there is n possible chance of the pulsator stopping a running erratically, ft is double acting and is placed in the centre of the cot byre, where it operates an equal niimbc |of cups on either side, alternately. It i fitted with a push rod, which operates separate pulsator to work the releasor This pulsator, placed within three feet o the lower portion of the releasor, and bein; close to ns work, secures that no mill cannot possibly gei to the vacuum tank This also determines that the pulsation ot the teat cups is not affected by the opera t ion of Ihe releasor. The releaser is ver; strongly built and is the latest style trough out by Henry Drontlege, inventor of tin spitting releaser, his first machine bein! known as the “Eureka.” The Droullegi ; milking machine is absolutely .-anitar; throughout. All iron piping previous!; used in the construction of the machine i now discarded and nothing, except the hes drawn brass tubing heavily nickelled, i now used. All fittings have thumb-,screv plugs that can ho removed and the cleaniiq brush inserted into the pipes at every joint The feat cap on this machine is very strong, being stamped out of one piece o metal, and can he fitted with a rnhhei top or with the air admission mouthpiece which can lie held on perfectly with tin Drontlege pulsator. POULTRYMEN. Why ? Yos, why should you continue to pay such enormous prices for your incubators?. As I is well known, there is a heavy duty plaoeu i upon imported incubators, and this, coupled 1 with transit and handling charges, vastly increases their landed cost. New. why should you pay ibis high price'; Messrs Bycroft Bros., the well-known and reliable firm of cabinet-makers. 407 Main street cast, can produce similar machines, guaranteed to do'the work required of them tit prices which will astonish you. Incubators, hot air or water circulatory systems of heating are now being manufactured here !u town, and Messrs Bycroft Bros., who arc poultry breeders of repute, know their j. h. Do yon require a machine for the Coming ! season ? Gonsult. then this local firm ol cabinet-makers, who will he pleased to quote you estimates for incubators ot any capacity. Phono 421 or 1220 (private) and yon will gain immediate attention. Support local industries. A. J. SIIAILER, Nurseryman, Following his usual custom during the show periods Mr A. J. Shader, one of the leading nurserymen in die district, has exhibited a magnificent array of ornamental trees and shrubs and native trees, heaths, boronias, daphnes, etc. These plants are nil grown locally by the exhibitor and will do well in any climate or garden. Mr Shader's reputation as a nurseryman is well-known, as may bo gauged by the extensive trade done with clients in towns in both the North and South Islands. His wide experience, covering many years, enables him to grow some of the finest plants ever exhibited. Amateur gardeners in need of advice should see Mr Shader at the show and his knowledge of horticulture will bo found to be of the greatest assistance. Those requiring plants for this season are advised to call at the stall and book their orders, which will bo executed without delay. CTIA3. PIKE AND GO., Cabinetmakers and Undertakers. 193 Main street— opposite Subway. ’Phone 504. Attractively designed, well built furniture does much towards making the home, and Messrs Chas. Pike and Co. are well and popularly known for tins manufacture ot such furniture. Not only does this reputable firm consider quality, but also the price at which every piece or suite is sold, unci lovers of beautiful furniture, particularly those who must of necessity consider price, will find no better place at which to purchase, while the shop is couicuiencly situated about two minutes’ walk from the railway station. Show visitors and others are invited to see the fine display at the showroom ot the firm, who make a speciality of manufacturing to any special design. Undertaking is a branch ot the business to which special attention is given by the principle, and anyone wishing to communicate urgently may do so by ringing 'phone 604 day or night. J. B, MacEWEN AND CO. L.K.G. Milkers, etc. • Messrs J. B. MacEweu and I 0,, specialises m dairy machinery, are again exhibitors. The special lea.cure or their exhibit is the well-known B.K.G. unhung machine, which iiiis now been in uaQ iu iiu* country' for 20 years, it has been exhibited at every show held ru Palmerston Aortir. ine numerous sales made by the agents each year confirm their claim that it is a successful milker t-hat has stood a larger ter., than other makes. The plant exhibited includes tho overhead pulsator with Mac•Eiven’s Improver Releasor, a combination which is giving universal satisfaction to many hundreds of dairymen. Messrs MacLwert tiro also exhibiting an improved type of weighing and rumpling machine, which can be worked iu conjunction with their milking plant, it is claimed tear, this is the only type of weigher that actually weighs the milk. Its main feature is simplicity, there is no mechanical gearing to adjust or regulate, '.it is clean and sanitary, there being but one seamless chamber in each machine, reducing greatly the labour expended iu cleaning to a minimum, ine weights arc recorded by a _ Government vested spring balance, the weight of milk being absolutely correct, the strippings being taken in the main body of tho milk ensures the sample representing a true test. Brices are moderate and within the reach of all farmers. There is also exhibited the Beard Patent Claw, representing a perfect automatic cut-olf, which is efficient, elfectivo and simple, and should he inspected by nil visitors of tho show who arc interested, in machine milking. Tho engines exhibited include tho Electric, Anderson, Lister and VVolaeley, so that intending clients can secure nny typo of engine for which they have a preference. Tho firm are also showing a unique selection of water pumps, which are jf their own manufacture, and which will moot all requirements cither for factory or farmer. Tho lino of Alpha separators is ilso displayed. Messrs M'ueEwens are re’Oiumcndiug these separators for installation with milking plants for those farmers who ulopt the homo-separation principle. The inn have offices at Wellington, Auckland md New Plymouth. Any correspondence ir enquiries received at any ot these tranches will receive prompt and careful attention. MAKING OLD INTO NEW, The conditions at present ruling throughmi: the world—which is hut the aftermath >f the Great War —has made its presence oh; in every household. To-day the careful lottsewife rather than purchase new articles if wearing apparel has the old ones con•erted into now by dyeing process and Ims materially reduce the H.C'.L. Messrs J. Houston and Co., of 194 and 331 ; Jain street, enjoys the patronage of an I xtonsivo clientele of past and satisfied , ustomers, and their high class ot work , HU please tho most fastidious. A visit to |; heir factory at 194 Main street will prove;* surprise and a delight in the possibilities | f delicate and lusting dye work. The cost 1 ( f tho transformation is surprisingly small j ’ nd tho garment thus treated takes on a } * ew lease of life. Cleaning and pressing of j therwise good garments is also a feature i f their work, and any garment so _ dealt 1 dth duly returns to its owner bearing a ■ sjuvenatod appearance closely akin to ] ewnsa> j

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PALMER’S •POULTRY FOODS “Think, Poultryman, Think!' 1

IS r Oie old ideas in poultry farming have a (i B°ne by the board and tho success!: 0 poultryman of to-day recognises the m r l vantages of feeding his fowls on (ho vei • > v nest. To get absolutely, the best resul O'oiu the birds you must give them tl a best, and that is only one reason why yc • should give them Palmer’s specially-pri g pared poultry foods. Those foods are tl it result of years of experience and scientif research, and the immense popularity ei - joyed by them bears testimony to the: quality. r l be promise of larger profits aj (> peals to everyone and you can certain! -> got better returns by keeping only proper! ~ L'd birds. Palmer’s ideals are made froi >■ only the purest grain, free from all fibr • and injurious matter, while they eoutai s IK)t °idy all the nutriment demanded b ; )l; ituro for egg production, but are also ric 1 in vitamines, which feed and increase tli • vitality and stamina of your birds, impro\ •' mg them in health and vigour. linlik t some oilier poultry foods “Palmer's” dot L ’ 110 t f <Jl 'ce egg production, but provides . natural food, which ensures your gettin J absolutely tho best results without forcing D you were not successful last sensoi perhaps your birds tlid not mature quickly iW by Because when rearing them, the nios | important tiling to remoinber is “prope feeding.” Yon must make certain tha i the foods supplied, contain all tho ingred, i er ds necessary to give health and vigou | to die birds. You must keep them grow I iug, lor every day counts, and this is wh • you should use only Palmer’s poultry food . —the food “that turns to gold.” Othe . lines carried by this progressive firm ar , Palmer’s poultry grits and Palmer’s mixei < orn, which ensures a perfectly balancei . eveuuig food. It is full of bone and muscle ; producing properties, while it also supplie the natural energy for perfect egg procltu ■ l ion. If your birds are not giving yol , the results they should, try some- of Pal , liter's foods to-day. See tho reprcsentativ at tho show or call at the’ offices ii . King street. SCIENTIFIC FARMING. * To-day the brainy farmer fully realise that his pursuit in life has become a bight; scientific calling in which so many failure 1 are accountable—not principally to the high priced land, but to want of knowledge ii the treatment of the laud and stock. Ji the latter section good, clean stock assist materially towards the culminating pom oi success. A visit to -Messrs Moore Hughes and Co., of Rangitikei street would acquaint the fanner with many o the highly practical tonics and medicine, winch are now manufactured for the dirise benefit, of the dumb beast. Borne of tin lines stocked by this conscientious firm an Cow-lie (a eattio appetiser) and various brands of cattle drench, including tin lamous “Redwater” drench. They alsc handle an extensive lino of preventives tc disease m stock, but at tins season of tin year the presence of milk lever has to be guarded against, and the supply oi suryiea, instruments by that reputable firm, the Surgical Supplies, Ltd. (Australia), for the treatment of tins disease is worthy of the close attention of visiting tanners. j FLETCHER HALL, Coachbuilder, -Motor Painter and L ndertaker. Fletcher Hall's coachbuilding and motor panumg business is weli-knowu throughout ilie iVlanawatu district for tho value of the work executed, promptness and attention tc oroers, and for reasonable charges. These attributes, coupled with the tact that all building and repair work to vehicles is carried out under the personal supervision of Mr Hall himself, account for the progress that has been niacio by this firm. bhow visitors wiil find that an inspection of the up-to-date factory m Fitzherbert street will prove interesting, and they will be convinced that quality and despatch run hand in hand, and (inn this business is well to the foreground for eilicieucy. THE INCOME TAX AND BOOKKEEPING PROBLEM. AT LAST -SOLVED FOR THE ! FARMER. The demand by the Income Tax Department tli at adequate and accurate returns oi receipts and expenditure be scat in is always a bugbear to the ordinary farmer unless he is working on a, system of bookkeeping. It is lamentable that very few farmers have a proper system of accounts and this no doubt in a way has accounted for numbers of the bankruptcies within' the last 8 or 9 months. What business could hope to bo run upon profitable lines if it did not have a satisfactory system of bookkeeping, whereby the financial position could be ascertained at any time? The strides made in the accountancy field during the lasi decade are marvellous and the modern business is now so run, that that tho proprietors can toil exactly to a fraction of a penny just what such and such an article is costing to produce, and how much more is expended in the selling of the article. The advantages of such a system are manifold, and it is gratifying to note that (he members of Hie farming community are now realising the value of keeping .proper accounts. No doubt the deterring factor has been that so many of tho systems at present in vogue are complicated, and can only bo understood by accountants, but this is not the case with the Pason’s Taxpayer's Compiler and Self Balancing Ledger, which incorporates ail the necessary directions and is supplied with a treatise giving all instructions and an, abbreviated resume on tho Land and Income Tax Department. By this means it is possible for the farmer to obtain tho very best results from Ins expenditure of time, thought, energy, and capital. The ledger being bused on tho double entry, system is very simple in operation and can be manipulated by tho most uninitiated. Full information relating to the special tax exemptions is, deductions, rates of depreciation, rebates, etc,, is given, while the system embodies a complete series of j account books opened up ready for entry. The ledger being of the loose leaf prin- j ciplo is certain to be a boon to farmers j who, hitherto, have encountered no little difficulty in the compilation of their tax returns.' The loose leaf system enables the user to take out all used _ pages and dead accounts, thus eliminating all unnecessary matter from tho hooks. This in itself is an incomparable advantage when compared with the old bound volume. Tho esteem in which this system is held by the Commissioner of Taxes is evidenced in a ccimmmicaitoh to the compilers stating that although; it is not his practise to recommend any system of keeping accounts, on perusing the ledger, lib is able to say that “if the particulars provided for are carefully and regularly entered up there .should be no difficulty in compiling from them a return of income satisfactory to the Department.” This ideal taxpayer’s compiler and bookkeeper has received the recognition of tho accountancy and legal professions. These remarks., coming as they do from such important sources, show the value of the Pason ledger. With such facilities in their hands there should he no excuse for farmers not being- able to i supply correct income tax returns.- Apart, from this, the advantage of always being able to find one’s true financial position will appeal to all progressive men. Every purchaser of a “Pason” Taxpayer’s Compiler is entitled, free of charge, for one year from date of purchase, to services from tho Advice Bureau, which include tho tilling up of Income and Land Tax Returns, tho examination and correction of returns, also free advice and assistance on ill taxation matters. It is essential that lie most important part played by book',.cooping in modern business life must apply to farmers as well and it is certain that with such a simple and complete system as tho Pason within their reapin’ farmers will sot fail to take full advantage of tho cornliler. Copies, of tho hook may bo seen on .dew at the Show and full information may lo obtained from the representative. Comnunientions may bo addressed to tho N.Z. Farmers’ Co-op. Distributing Co,, Ltd., foilding.

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MODEL OAKERY.

Some 14 years ago Air A, Butzbach con* menced business as a baker in Palmerston North and, by his high-grade work,, early commanded a reputation which grew to such extent that with the rapid progression of the town itself his oven capacity became overtaxed. With characteristic thoroughness and enterprise he decided about a year ago to erect a modern bakehouse to meet the ever-increasing demands. The new building, which is of brick with concrete floor, is designed to allow the bread and confectionery to be made under the most hygienic conditions. Space is provided for six ovens, each with a capacity of 380 loaves, which will bo brought into action as required. The proprietor is not a believer in machinemade bread and the only machine connected with the actual making of the bread and small goods is the dough mixer—a tremendous labour-saving device. In addition to producing the finest quality of bread, Mr Butzbach caters extensively for cake and pastry requirements, the quality of which is renowned throughout Palmerston and district, and tho confidence which has always existed between Mr Butzbach and his clients has been well merited.