SPRING SHOW

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 285, 5 November 1925, Page 13

SPRING SHOW

GOOD ATTENDANCE YESTERDAY. A D DITIONAL AWARDS. A very large number attended the Spring Show yesterday afternoon, despite the threatening naturo of the weather and occasional showers. The industrial hall was packed with slowly moving crowds, while the street of sideshows presented an animated spectacle. There was, too, a good attendance of the public about the oval to watch the leaping competitions. AFFORESTATION. Ihe State Forest Service has again staged a display of photographs illustrating its operations and various features of afforestation and the denudation of soils where the bush has been cleared away. The various types of eucalypti in different stages of growth are effectively illustrated, together with photographs of redwoods as grown in New Zealand with much success. Samples of woods are also on view in the department’s tent. PLUNKET ROOM. A valuable asset to the women-folk attending the carnival is the Plunket room, a very comfortably furnished commodious apartment wherein a restful half-hour may be spent away from the hurrying crowds. It is conducted by the Plunket nurses and members of the committee. JUDGE’S COMMENTS. PIG SECTION. Commenting on the pig section, the judge. Mr R. Charmlcy, of Karitaki, said that the entries were only moderate, which fact was accountable for to some degree by the absence of Porirua exhibits. The Bcrkshires and Tamwortlis were very creditable, the aged sows in the former class being outstanding and of very even quality. The sow that he had awarded the championship to in this class was a very fine animal. With regard to the Yorkshire section, lie had seen better pigs of this breed. HORSE CLASSES AND COMPETITIONS. Mr Norman Banks, judge of harness and saddle horses, thoroughbreds and competitions, said that he had been disappointed with the harness classes, except that for horses under 14 hands, which, although small in number of entries, was good. He considered that the horse which won the maiden hunters’ competition had given a really splendid exhibition. In fact, this competition right through was very good. The wire jumping was also good, and a severe test had to be given to get the placed horses. The harness classes were deteriorating, both in number of entrants and quality, which was accountable for by the advent of the motor ear. Ihe entries and the standard had diminished considerably since his judging here 20 years ago. COMPETITIONS. Maiden hunters' competition (20 so vs.), winner to hold the Ashlea Cup, i value 2d sovs. presented by Mr Jos. Liggins, Tokomaru, open to horses that have not won a steeplechase competition at any agricultural show:— Airs T. A'. Morrill’s (Hastings) Blazewood 1, E. Olsen's (Pahiatua) Marshal Ney 2, A. T. Moore’s (Taihapo) AVilga 3, .Miss A. Rutherford's (Alfredton) j Harlequin 4; 29 entries. Previous winners:—l9l7, R. D. Morrison; 1918, A. MeCool ; 1919, J. T. Hill; 1920, ]). E. Batehelar; 1921, C. G. Wood; 1922. A. D. Scott; 1928, A. F. M. Symcs; 1924, A. K. Overton.

THE PRIZE LIST PIG SECTION. BERKSHIRE. (Judge: Mr R. Charmley, Kiritaki). Boar, over 12 months: Central Development Farm's (Weraroa) Come to Stay VIL 1 and champion, Bowen and Wilson’s (Hastings) Springdale .Philadelphia'2; only entries. Boar, 12 months and under: J. A. Bussell’s (Palmerston North) Blythewood’s Jennie’s Lad 1 and reserve champion, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Ambassador 2, and Springdale Uunnymcdc 3; five entries. Boar, tinder six months: J. A. Russell’s Blythewood’s No. 5 I, and Blythewood’s Maggie’s Boy 2, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Pilliewinkic J ; four entries. Breeding sow, in pig: J. A. Russell’s Blythewood's Jennie 1 and champion, Bowen and Wilson’s Grassniere Model Daisy 2nd 2 and reserve champion, and Springdale Sally v.h.c., J. Morgan’s (Weraroa) Weraroa Maori Princess 6th .'5; four entries. Sow and litter of not less than six pigs:J. Morgan’s Weraroa Maori Princess 4th 1, Central Development Kami's Dominion Waltz 2 and Weraroa Maori Queen 3, J. A. Russell’s Kai Nui Hope v.h.c. ; live entries. Sow, 12 months and under: J. A. Russell’s Blythewood’s Jennie’s Pride 1, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Ruddy Ist and Springdale Ruddy 2nd 3; three entries. Sow, six months and under: J. A. Russell’s Bythcwnod’s Maggie’s Girl 1 and Blythewood’s Choice 2, R. A. Scott’s (Palmerston North) Nigger’s Lass 3, R. Chilcot.t’s (Frankton Junction) Te Rapa Macroon v.h.c. ; seven entries. Group consisting of boar and three of his male progeny:. Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Philadelphia, Commendation, Runnymedc and Heroic. Championships: Boir, Central Development Farm’s Come to Stay VTI; reserve, J. A. Russell's Blythewood’s Jennie’s Lad. Sow, J. A. Russell’s Blythewood’s Jennie ; reserve, Bowen and AVilson’s Grassmerc Model Daisy. TAMWORTHS. Boar, over 12 months: Bowen and Wilson’s Grange Lad 1; only entry. Boar, 12 months and under, Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Night Patrol 1, and Springdale Rustler 2: only entries. Boar, under six months, Bowen and Wilson’s. Springdale Son o’ Mine 1 and Springdale Boy o‘ Mine; only entries. Group consisting of boar and three of his male progeny, Bowen and Wilson’s Grange Lad, Springdale, Night Pat.ro' Rustler, Son o’ Mine 1; only entry. Breeding sow, in pig: Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Ada 1 and Springdale Dolly 2; only entries.

Sow and litter of not less than six pigs: Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Ada 1; only entry. Sow, 12 months and under: Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Juanita t and Springdale Ada C. If. 2; only entries. Sow, six months and under: Bowen and Wilson’s Springdale Girl of Mine 1 and Springdale Lass of Mine 2; only entries. YORKSHIRES. Boar, 12 months and under: Bowen and Wilson’s Kiibirnie White Prince 1 ; only entry. Boar, under six months: Bowen and Wilson’s entries 1 and 2; only entries. Sow, six months and under: Bowen and Wilson’s entries 1 and 2; only entries LARGE BLACK. Sow, under six months: Central De- ( velopinent Farm's Wcraroa Gage Lass No. 9 1; only entry. PEDIGREE CATTLE. RED POLLS. (Judge: Mr J. Campion, Fordell.) Bull, calved prior to July 1, 1922: B. W. Harvey’s (Waverley) Dominion Panama 1 and champion ; only i ntry Bull, calved since July 1, 1924: B. W. Harvey’s Dominion Tunis 1 and icserve champion; only entry. Cow, in milk: B. W. Harvey’s Orange 1 and champion; only entry. Heifer, calved between July 1 and October 31, 1924: B. AV. Harvey’s Wairoa Silver Star 1, and Wairoa Orange Girl 2; only entries. Pen of two heifers, calved since July 1. 1924: B. W. Harvey’s AVauoa Silver Star and'Wairoa Orange Girl 1; only entry.

Championships: Bull, B. AV. Harvey’s Dominion Panama: reserve. B. AY. Harvey’s Dominion Tunis. Cow, B. AV. Harvey’s Orange. ART AND FANCY NEEDLE WORK. (Judge: Miss .AT. Maeandrew, Wellington). Handknitted wool iumper: Airs AA r . L. Fitzherbert (Palmerston North) 1, Miss M. McQuire (Hastings) 2; six entries. Handknitted silk jumper: Miss K. Christensen 1, Alls A. H. Pope 2, Airs G. Leary (Palmerston North) 3; four entries. Cross stitch work: Mrs L. H. Penn (Okoia) 1, Mrs Audrey Hewat 2; only entries. Sot of undergarments, suitable for trousseau . Aliss 0. Smith (Palmerston North) J, Airs A. Hewat 2, Airs J. Alillar 3,' Aliss E. Banks v.li.c.; five entries. Fancy needlework, white: Aliss A r . C. Alitchei! 1, Airs P. Chnstansen 2, Aliss A. R. AleLcan 3; seven entries. Fancy needlework, coloured : AV. AV cston (Palmerston North) 1. and 2, Mrs B. Z. Baggott 3; nine entries. PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION. HEAVING. Standard 1 : Sachet (in canvas) showing running lacing, knotting, tying, cross, overcasting and chain stitches: Laura Peat (Central Scl’ool) I, A 7 iolet AVileox (Central School) 2, Marjorie Dyer (Central School) 3, Alolly Penny (Central School) v.li.c. ; four entries. Standard 2. sewing bag, in print or crettone: Ethel Komi) (College Street School) 1, Lorna Luce (Central School) 2. Rita Davies (Linton School) 3, Ruth Galpin (Linton School) v.li.c.; four entries. Standard 3: Apron, in holland, jazz or print material: Dora Haiismann (West Fnd School) 1, Alice George (AA’est End) 2. Freda Heard (Linton School) Marjorie Trelcaven (College Street SrJiool) v.li.c.. N. Rrownjohn (College Street, j School) h.c.; 18 entries. Standard 5 and 0, pettiscoat, in caliro, nainsook or tarantulle, with bodice and skirt : Eulalio Greer (Linton School) 1 ; five entries. GIRLS UNDER 17 YEARS. AVorked nightdress: Aliss E. Aleads 1 : only entry. Plain sewing, in linen 'or cotton: Aliss C. Ale Lead ilaonui) 1, Airs M. McLeod (Taonui) 2, Aliss Gwen Donald (Bunnythorpe) 3; 10 entries. Set of button boles: Airs Al. E. Clarke (Paraparaumu) 1, Aliss C. AleLeod 2; three entries. Darning on fine woollen sock: Afiss C. McLeod J, Aliss A. Smart (P.aumai) 2, Aliss i. Cobb 3; only entries.