ROYAL SHOW OPENS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 285, 30 October 1928, Page 7

ROYAL SHOW OPENS.

WEATHER CONDITIONS UNPLEASANT. JUDGING OF MINOR CLASSES. Weather conditions were not favourable for the opening to-day of the fifth New Zealand .Royal Show in the Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Showgrounds in Cuba Street. In conjunction with the Dominion’s leading stock exhibition, the 43rd Grand Metropolitan Show of the local-asso-ciation is also being held. Owing to the absence of tile Gov-ernor-General, Sir Charles Fergusson, through indisposition, the great event opened informally.

FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE. The inclemency of the weather did not damper the ardour of the Show officials. Leaden skies greeted the public early this morning and rain soon afterwards began to fall in a steady drizzle. In consequence, a largo attendance could not be expected, hut it was hoped that prospects would improve later in the day. Fortunately, the more spectacular part of the pro- - gramme does not take place until to- • morrow when, it is hoped, the elements j will be more propitious. Judging of the home industries, : needlewont, photography and art sec- j tions took place this morning, while ( tho sheep dog trials were held on tho ( Oval. Pigs were submitted for awards ; this afternoon, when the maiden jump- j ers’ competition and wire jump were ! also held. To-night, the grounds will < be open from 7 o’clock for sideshows and inspection of the exhibits in the halls. : MANY VISITORS. ■ The fertile Waikato district is i strongly represented at the show, both ; by stock exhibitors, and general visit- ( ors, while large contingents have ar- - rived from Taranaki, Wellington, Wai- ! rarapa and the South Island. Visitors ■ to the Show to-day included Mr W. . Hume (Hamilton), secretary of the Do- : minion Group Herd Testing Federa- J tion, Mr A. W. Green, secretary of j the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn . Association. Members of the latter , body, who were present were Messrs ; J. Melville (Auckland), J. W. Robin- i son (Dunedin), R. D. Duxfield (Horotiu), H. Giles (Monavale), R. Ranstead (Matangi), J. Bateman (Invercargill) and G. H. Hall (Kio Kio). Mr J. Fraser, general manager for the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board, will be a visitor to the Show, and Mr A. E. Missen (president of the New Zealand Jersey Breeders’ Association) 1 has already arrived. Other visitors at the Show include Mr C. G. C. Dermer (Cheltenham), Messrs E. M. North (Omimi) and H. J. Marchant (Cardiff), members of the New Zealand Friesian Association; Mr C. Webb (Levin), member of New Zealand Ayrshire Society, and J. P. Ivalaughor (Auckland). Several meetings of breed societies will take place during the progress of the Show. PROBLEMS OF FARMING.

The show is on an equal standard of excellence with those of previous years, and the stock penned for judging represent the purest strains in New Zealand. There are a number of innovations and diverting features on the programme and the side-shows lend colour and gaiety to' the spirit of the occasion. Entertainment is far from being the primary object of the Show, however, and breeders have assembled to discuss the problems of animal husbandry as well as any matters bearing on the improvement _of dairy stock generally. The exhibition serves as an incentive for the raising of good stock and emphasises the principles of pedigree breeding, as well as the fact that the animal is the essential machinery of production. The organisation of the show has required a great deal of attention and patience and everything possible has been done fos-Ahe comfort of patrons. Hot water is provided free and a parking space has. been allotted for care. TRADE EXHIBITS. Tho trade exhibits, as usual, cover a wide-range, and some excellent samples of art, craftsmanship and workmanship are open for inspection in the halls, while the machinery and implements are shown to advantage. An interesting exhibition is that of the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board. The display emphasises New Zealand’s superiority in the lamb trade, and indicates how tho export business has expanded. The displav covers 450 square feet on the western side of the hall and sets out the growth of the industry. In an adjoining corner the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association has a good display under the charge of Mr A. W. Green, of photographs of typical cattle of the breed, including many prize-winners. PROGRAMME FOR TO-MORROW. The programme for to-morrow is as follows: 9 a.m.—Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs and Fleece Wool judging. 9 a.m.—General exhibition of machinery, home industries, needlework, photography etc. 11 a.m. —Boy and girl riders. 1 to I.3o.—Trotting exhibition m ring. ‘ - 11.30.—Pony jumping, lady riders, dual jumping, leaping competition (steeplechase style) and ladies hunters. 6 p.m.—Showgrounds closed to publio. 7.10 p.m.—Grounds open for sideshows and exhibits' in halls. 7.30 p.m.—Whippet Racing and Y.M.C.A. display in Oval. It will be seen that a most attractive programme of events has been provided, and lovers of good horses ■will be greatly interested in the jumping competitions, as well as the trotting exhibition. The equestrian events should provide keen competition as riders of class have entered. The military display will be on Thursday evening. COMMENT BY JUDGES.

Commenting on the engineering classes, the judge-(Mr C. R. Luke), of Palmerston North, stated that the entries were not strong numerically, but the standard of work was very good and reflected considerable credit on the teachers. In the section for practical models the same remarks applied, and there were some good samples of the work done in the schools. The exhibit was a very creditable one. It was disappointing to receive only three entries for show-card writing, stated the judge, Mr A. Clark. The samples of work submitted were, fair, but the display writing could have been improved. With more practice there would he cleaner work, and he added that competent show-card writers were always in demand. The sewing and needlework section was described as being excellent, and there were some fine examples of "needlework. The fancy work and cushion exhibits were of a very high standard, commented the judge.

THE PRIZE LIST. ART AND INDUSTRIAL DIVISION. ART AND FANCY~NEEDLEWORK. (Judge: Mr 3A. Crooko, Marton). Fancy work, six distinct examples.—Miss B. Parker (Auckland) 1, :Miss W. G. Ran6on (Bunnythorpe) 2, Mrs M. Neilsen (Longburn) 5; 7 entries. Hand-knitted lace: Mrs Sharman (Palmerston North) 1, Mrs J. W. Warner (Waverley) 2, Miss M. McGuire (Hastings) 3; 10 entries. Mounted cushion: Miss Dorothy Conole (Tokomaru Bay) 1, Mrs F. E. Ryder (Tokomaru) 2, Miss A. C. Casey 3, Mrs M. I. Aitchison (Linton) v.h.c.; 15 entries. Handbag: Mrs Margaret Fraser (Lower Hutt) 1, Miss A. Harper (Taihapej 2; 6 entries. Shaded embroidery in silk: Mr Walter Weston (Palmerston North) I,'Miss A. C. Casey 2; 4 entries. Tea Cloth: Miss R. Rolleston (Havelock North) 1, Miss A. R. McLean (Havelock North) 2, Miss Gertrude Rennie (Christchurch) 3, Miss H. Fcndahl (Whakarongo) v.h.c.; 15 entries. Embroidered nightdress: Miss Nora Ingrouillo (Wanganui) 1, Mrs M. S. Lynch (Ractihi) 2, Miss A. R. McLean 3, Mrs Hilda Smith (Maromaku) v.h.c.; 13 entries. Table centre: Mr Walter Weston 1, Miss H. Fcndahl 2, Mrs M. S. Lynch 3; 12 entries. $ Princess slip: Miss Gertrude Rennie 1; 2 entries. Fine eyelet hole embroidery: Miss A. R. McLean 1 and 3, Miss B. Parkor ;2; 6 entries. Fine cotton crochet: Mrs A. 11. Pope (Hastings) 1, Miss B. Parker 2, Miss L. Nixon (Aorangi) 3; 12 entries.

PHOTOGRAPHY. (Judge: Mr A. H. Eaton, Wellington.) OPEN CLASSES. Landscape.—C. P. S. Boyer l . (Wellington) 1, E. T. Robson (Wellington) 2; 3 entries. New Zealand landscape: C. P. S. Boyer 1, E. T. Robson 2, J'. F. Louden (Hamilton) 3; 5 entries. Seascape or marine: C. P. S. Boyer 1 and 2, J. I*. Louden v.h.c.',- E. T. Robson h.c., H. C. Milne (Christchurch) c.; 7 entries. Portrait or figure study: E. T. Robson 1, Z. A. Morton (Palmerston North) 2 and c., C. P. S. Boyer v.h.c.; Mrs Frances Muller (Frankton) 3; 9 entries. Animal life: E. T. Robson 1 and v.h.c., C. P. S. Boyer 2; 6 entries. Any study: E. T. Robson 1, J. F. Loudon 2 and c., C. P. S. Boyer v.h.c.; 6 entries. Any study taken within past 12 months: C. P. S. Boyer 1, E. T. Rob3on 2, J. F. Loudon v.h.c.; 5 entries. . ■ AMATEURS. Now Zealand landscape.—J. D. Hay (New Plymouth) 1, Miss Daisy Tinney (Hataitai) 2, C. Elliot (Kai Iwi) 3 and v.h.c.; 9 entries. Seascape or marine: Miss Daisy Tinney 1, G. Osborne (Seatoun) 2, J) D. Hay 3; 5 entries. Portrait or figure study: Mrs Frances Muller 1, G. Osborne 2, J. D. Hay 3, Miss Daisy Tinney v.h.c.; 12 entries. Animal life; Miss Daisy Tinney 1, G. Osborne 2, C. Elliot 3, Miss M. Scott (Palmerston North) v.h.c.; 9 entries. Any study, for junior under 18 years: Miss Nora Cave,- (Frankton) 1 and 2, Cecil Smith (Hamilton) 3, L. G. Westwood (Hawerii) c.; 8 entries. Collection of two or more pupils’ photographs attending any one school: Misses L. and D. Bailey (Hawera) 1; only entry. Any ’study: Miss’ Daisy Tinney 1, Mrs Frances Muller 2, J. D. Hay 3, Miss M. Scott c.; 6 entries. Collection of Manawatu views: J. D- Hay 1; only entry.

PICKLES AND PRESERVES. (Judge: Mrs J. 11. Perrett, Sanson). Homemade wine.—Miss R. Ross (Palmerston North) 1, Mrs W. Rowland (Longburn) 2, Mr B. A. Baigent (Feilding) 3; 4 entries. Bottled fruit: Mrs A. E. Humphreys (Feilding) 1 and 2; only entries. Jam, not less than two varieties : Mrs A. E Humphreys 1 a'nd 2; only entries. Jellies, not less than two varieties: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and'2; only entries. Orange or lemon marmalade: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2, Mrs J. J. Hume (Kauwhata) 3; • only entries. Bottle tomatoes : Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2; Mrs F. Lassen (Ashhurst) 3; 3 entries. Chutney : Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2; only entries. Tomato 6auce: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2; only entries. Any other variety sauce: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2; only entries. Vegetable pickles: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2; only entries. Fruit pickles: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2 only entries. Pickled red cabbago : Mrs A. E. Humphreys I and 2; only entries. Pickled Onions: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2; only entries. Homemade soap Mrs E. McKay (Rongotea) 1, Mrs H. W. Bennett (Awahuri) 2; only entries. Bottled pears: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2; only entries. Bottled peaches: Mrs A. E. Humphreys 1 and 2; only entires. BUTTER AND EGGS.

Farmers’ separator butter, plain pats or rolls, no print or brand. —Mrs 11. W. Bennett 1, Mrs J. Spall (Whakarongo) 2, Mrs A. Newdick (Whakarongo) 3; 6 entries. Farmers’ separator butter, plain pats or rolls, no print or brand, containing sufficient salt for immediate use: Mrs A. Ncwdick 1, Mies Hazel Rowland (Longburn) 2, Miss Ruby Bailey (Palmerston North) 3; 4 entries. Farmers’ separator buttor, for those who have not won a prize at any A. and P. show : Mrs M. A. Lawrence (Sanson) 1,. Miss Hazel Rowland 2, Mrs E. Duffield (Palmerston North) 3; only entries. Dozen hen eggs, white, by weight: A. Richards (Palmerston North) 21bs., 1; Mrs E. McKay 2, Mrs L. L. Milne (Palmerston North) 3; 3 entries. Dozen hen eggs, brown, by weight: A. Richards 1, Miss ,C. Vautjer (Whakarongo) 2 and 3, Miss Margaret Bell (Longburn) equal 3; 4 entries. Dozen duck eggs, by weight: A. Richards, 21b. Boz. 1, Miss C. Vautier 2, Miss Margaret Bell 3; 4 entries. ENGINEERS AND ELECTRICIANS. FOR TECHNICAL SCHOOL STUDENTS. (Judge: Mr C. R. Luke, Palmerston North). Freehand sketches of actual engine details. —A. McLeod (P.N. Technical School) 1, H. Cederman (P.N. Technical School) 2; only entries. Freehand sketches of electrical apparatus: R. Reighenbach (P.N. Technical School) 1; only entry. Drawing with instruments of an engine or portion of same, machine or wofkshop tool: L. Tucker (P.N. Technical School) 1, L. Barsanti (P.N. Technical School) 2, J. Coates (P.N. Technical School) 3, C. Fuller (P.N. Technical School) v.h.c.; 4 entries. Drawing with instruments of any electrical apparatus : C. Brownlie (P.N. Technical School) 1, R. Ball (P.N. Technical School) 2, F. Withers (P.N. Technical School) 3, G. Downs (P.N. Technical School) v.h.c.; 5 entries. Sample of mechanical or electrical workshop practice: J. Coley (P.N. Technical School) 1, R. Reighenbach (P.N. Technical School) 2, Bruce Weeks (P.N. Technical School) 3; 3 entries.