THE WINTER SHOW.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 2709, 17 June 1925, Page 10

THE WINTER SHOW.

After being heralded by a full week of'real winter weather, the 23rd National Dairy Show of the Manawatu A. and P. Association was opened yesterday under fine, but cold climatic conditions. A storm threatened in the morning, and a cold wind that blew across the ground provided an ever present reminder of the snow capped hills in the distance —the first fall of the winter.

'However, this did not deter many visitors from attending the show in the afternoon ,and the number who pased through the turnstiles was considered very satisfactory. The first day of the show was devoted to judging, and the final arrangements for the entertainment of the public on the succeeding days, and in this respect yesterday did not differ from its predecessors. The agricultural and domestic classes were disposed of in the morning, the majority of displays evoking appreciative comment from the visitors. In the entries a general decrease is to be noted, though the exhibition of the various goods may be said to be on an equality with previous shows. In another (respect, however, the show has advanced in the matter of the entertainment of patrons. In this way ,the Association is well ahead of that of previous years. Side shows are present in plenty, and under the auspices of the Association, a very comprehensive program of football has been arranged for every afternoon It < was proved last evening that the Association had made a wise ■ move In having the boxing championships staged at the show, for the attendance was moat satisfactory. In acccordanjce with last minute arrangements made by the secretary, a motor exhibition of trucks and cars was staged by one of the largest distributing firms in Wellington, ' and thhse served in a measure to brighten the industrial and trade displays. Perhaps one of the most distinctive features of the show was the comprehensive displays of field, roots, which

elicited very favourable comment from the judge. For this time of the season, and the condition of the soil, the crops were deemed excellent. The vegetables were also favourably commented upon by the Department’s Officials. In spite of the inclusion of a fat stock section, in which there were 93 entrants, the aggregate entries revealed a decrease of 356 on the figures for last year, the totals being 3152 and 3505 respectively. This is'the first time for years that the fat stock section has been included in the catalogue, and the entries should prove to the association whether it is worth while -or not carrying this further next year. The decrease in the butter and cheese has naturally had a detrimental effect on the aggregate, this year’s total Of 414 comparing very unfavourably with last year’s 515 in these two classes.

Schools’ displays have naturally decreased on account of .the work being retarded through the prevalence of the epidemic early in the year, though the 59 entries compared with 84 last year are considered satisfactory. In the fruit, honey, vegetables, farm roots and seeds, there has been an appreciable decrease, 102 entrants less than last winter show being catalogued. A decrease is also recorded in the needlework though the position is retrieved somewhat in the photoplay, competitions, and home industries in which a very satisfactory advance is recorded. Competitions are 30 larger than the previous how, and photography 11 entries better.

It is pleasing to see the section which ha® been devoted to the Palmerston North Boys’ High School to displaying a very comprehensive col lection of grasses, and clover and pasture plants. These have been collected in the Wellington, Manawatu, and Hawke's Bay districts, and are shown under the direction of Mr. J. J. Stevenson, agricultural instructor at school. Government Exhibits. Prominent among the exhibits were some representative of the various Government Departments. In forestry. a near summer house, decorated with greenery, is constructed in New Zealand timber, while native wood was used in the decorations and embellishments on the walls and surrounding the stand. The Agricultural Department provided a very comprehensive display of goods handled by its officers, and in addition to the usual field roots, fruit and grasses' .there were specimens of honey done up in many different forms, and fruit placed in preservatives showing the effect of the various diseases common to the orchard. Evidence of the recognition by the Railway Department of the value of publicity is provided in a special stand, in which the Department displays attractive posters showing how advertising may be done on railway stations. Posters also depict the accessibility of the railway to the various scenic resorts, and generally advertise the Dominion's pleasure spots. Photography. 4 The photography section in point of numbers, was commented upon favcurably by the judge. Mr. J. E. Lewis, who also mentioned the quality of some of the outstanding exhibits.. It was better than he had witnessed at the show, previous, he said, and in the ©pen classes, exceptional work was

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Initial Judging Disposed Of.

Entries Reveal General Decrease.

displayed. However, some of the portrait subjects lacked sufficient lighting, modelling and posing effect. Mr. Chance, Dunedin, was especially commended for his splendid work, some of which could hang framed in any drawing-room. Landscape studies had also been well executed, and the judge thought that Hr. Chance would provide a splendid model .for some of the other entrants to emulate. The amateur section had provided some difficulty in adjudicating the prizes, on account of the closeness of the competition. Of course, it was to be expected that the schools would not exhibit so heavily as usual, but those who had exhibited had turned out very creditable work. The judge also i .paid a tribute to the setting out of the \ photography—the work of Mesdames 1 Oram and West for in the past 1 many excellent photographs had been | spoiled by being placed indiscrimiu- j ately upon' a bare, ungarnished wall. It was also gratifying to the exhibitors io see their work well displayed.! VEGETABLES “The vegetable section made a very line display on the whole,” said the judgjc, Hr. G. V. Tate. “A groat many classes showed quality, while the weakness of others was more on account of the season than anything else.” He said that onions and potatoes were especially good, and parsnips fair, while generally the entries were very good, the quality in comparison with previous exhibits being well maintained. He drew attention to the school collections, stating that of the first prize winner was the best he had ever seen, and quite worthy of special note. Field Hoots. "I must congratulate the exhibitors in the field root section,” remarked the judge (Air. W. J. McCulloch). “It has been a bad year for roots, not only in this district, but throughout, the country. Farm crops are ( light, and therefore the display is most commendable, and much better than one would expect in view of the conditions of the season.’’’ However, the entries, he said, were not

as large as last year. He made special mention of the children’s work, which he said was very good, some fine specimens being on show. And then judging was excellent, a fact of which ho would like to make special note. The boy who won first place in this division came within li points of the judge’s own decision. Generally, in the circumstances, the display was very satisfactory in the circumstances. Fruit. In commenting on the fruit classes, Mr. J .Whelan stated that it was a pity there were not more entries for the division. As it was, however, the fruit on show was a very fine lot, 1 the growers having brought their produce up to such a state of perfection that there was very little to choose between the first and second

. awards, and judging was very hard. The colour in most cases was excellent, while grading was more uniform this year than before. The locally grown Jonathans could not be bettered anywhere so far as colour was concerned, the typical uniformity being there, while the Delicious also was outstanding. “Yet people have an idea that you cannot do it in this district, but must go to Nelson and Hawke’s Bay,” said Mr. Whelan. Mr. \Y. C. Hyde, of Wellington, who also took part in the judging, drew attention to the winning collection of apples, the exhibit of the Manawatu Fruitgrowers' Association. These included Jonathan, Sturmer, Cox’s Orange, Pippin, Delicious, Ballarat and Washington. They wore highly coloured, of fine, uniform typo, and a. very creditable display indeed. | “They are the best exhibit Manawatu j has put up for some years,” remark- I ed the judge. He stated, however, j that there was not the competition j in the classes generally. In the pears, | the best collection, that by P. Barry, i included Burre Bose, Winter Nellis, 1 Josephine and De Malines, and were j without blemish, of even sizd and j in particularly fine condition. The i second prize was a collection made j up of Doyenne and Du Comiee, and | were the choicest of dessert pears. One did not often see them looking so well, and they were in first-class condition for use. The entries in the section were generally of high quality. Among the cases, special mention was made of the Sturmers by D. P. Leash, and of his Doughertys -also. They were of high quality and even grade, and were excellently packed. Practicality the samlo applied to the case of Statesman by A. J. Bale.

The first prize for a plate of ten dessert pears has been the twelfth time in succession that it has been won by Mr. F. Peters, of Waipawa, a unique performance. There arc sevenl entries for the championship collection of apples, but unfortunately, two of these, from Nelson, had been delayed owing to the shipping trouble. The judging is in consequence being held over until this morning, when it is expected these entries will have arrived. If they do not, the award will, be given on the exhibits at present to hand. NEEDLEWORK. The needlework section was very good on the whole, according to the judge. Miss Alcorn, of Wellington. There was some exquisite white work,

while there were also some outstanding pieces of crochet and fancy-work. The exhibits generally were of a very lair standard, and were more in number than in previous years, sustaining the standard of quality. There were some beautifully executed garments for children, but poor entries in the classes by children. The judge drew attention to the tatting-work on exhibition only, by Mrs. Gardner, of Terraco End, remarking that it was a magnificent specimen. Home Cookery.

The sponge cakes and bread in the homo cookery section were remarked upon as being very good, although the pastry was not up to standard. The entries were sparse in the jam and pickles section, but the exhibits themselves of good quality. A lack of interest was shown in the girls’ section, said Mrs. E. Whitehead, Feilding. and this department could be made much more than it was. Generally, however the cookery display was very good, although for Palmerston North it should ho bigger. Grain and Seeds. The judge of the grain and grass seeds section (Hr. J. Lockhart) said that the exhibit of Mr. R. Holdaway, in class G 4 was the best of the exhibits. but in the seed section, as in the other classes, the exhibitors had failed to conform to the quantity scheduled, namely, one biishcl. TO-DAY’S PROGRAM. The programme of events for today is given below: — t) a.m.—Show opens. !) a.m. —Judging Poultry, Pat Cattle and sheep, t) a.m.—N.Z. Pig Breeders’ Association, First Annual Sale in Pig Pavilion. , 9 a.m.—N.Z. (N. 1.) Sheepbreedors Association annual meeting, No. 2, Breeders’ Club. 10 a.m.—N.Z. Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association council meeting. No. 1, Breeders’ Club. 11.30 a.m.—N.Z. Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association annual meeting, No. 1, Breeders' Club. 11 a.m.—N.Z. Ayrshire Cattle Breeders’ Association, National sale. Judging Cattle Pavilion.

11.30 a.m. —Clydesdale Horse Society of N.Z. Council meeting, No. 3, Breeders’ Club. 12 Noon. —Public Puncheon In Grand Stand. 1 p.m.— -N.Z. Ayrshire Cattle Breeders’ Association National sale, followed by Mr. A. Montgomerie’s dispersal sale. 1.15 p.m. (about). —P.N. Boys’ H.S. 2nd v. Dannevirke B.H.S. (C. R.). To bo followed by P.N. Boys’ H.S. Ist. v. Wairarapa Boys’ H.S. 6 p.m.—N.Z. Ayrshire Cattle Breeders’ Association smoker, No. 2, Breeders’ Club. 7.30 p.m.—N.Z. Dairy Factory Man- ( users’ smoker, Lecture Hall. 7.30 p m_ —Wrestling bouts in No. 4 hall. S p.m.—Clydesdale Horse Society of N.Z. annual meeting. No. 1, Breeders’ Club. 7.3 0 p.m.—-North Island P.P. and C. Association annual meeting, A. and P. committee room. 10 p.m.—Show closes. PRIZE LIST. INITIAL JUDGING RESULTS. The results of the first day’s judging are given below: — HORTICULTURAL AND AGRICULTRAL DIVISION. Farm Products. ' Chaff, best sack 0.5., A.V.—Jos. Barchclar (Linton) 1 and 2. Three entries, Hay or Clover, best truss.—T. Webb (Palmerston North) 1, H. E. Hocken (Feilding) 2 and 3, D. Buchanan (Kairanga) v.h.c. and h.c. Seven entries. Meadow Hay, best truss.—T. Webb 1, H. E. Hocken 2 and v.h.c., D. Buchanan 3 and h.c. Seven entries. Lucerne Hay, best, truss.—M. J. Krivan (Awapuni) 1, H. E. Hocken 2 and 3. Only entries.

Ensilage, best sample.—D. Collis 1 and 2. Only entries. Maize Ensilage, best sample.—D. Buchanan 1 and 2. Only entries. FARMERS’ CLASSES. Bushel Seed and Grain. Rye Corn.—T. Webb 1 and 2. Only entries. Cape Barley.—D. Coilis 1 and 2. Only entries. Stratagem Peas. —T. Webb ,1. Only | entry. 1 Yorkshire Peas.—T. Webb 1. Only ( cut ry. j Food Beans.—T. Webb 1. Only entry. Grass Seed—Fanners’. | Ryegrass.—D. Coilis 1 and 2. Only I entries. | Any jither variety.—Roy Holdaway |X (white clover) and 2 (lucerne). Only I entries. Field Roots. | Kale, 2 heads. —T. Mitchell 1, Passey 1 Bros. 2, 3 and v.h.c. Five entrica, Cabbage, 2 heads. —T. Mitchell 1,2 and 3. Passey Bros, v.h.c. Six entries. Carrots, red intermediate.—Passey Bros. 1 and 3 and v.h.c., T. Mitchell 2. Six entries. Carrots, long- red.—Passey Bros. 1, 2 and v.h.c., T. Mitchell 3. Seven entries. Carrots, long white.—Passey Bros. 1, 2 and 3, T. Mitchell v.h.c. Seven entries. j Carrots, white intermediate. —Passey Bros. 1 and 3, T. Mitchell 2 and v.h.c. Six entries. Carrots, long yellow.-—Passey* Bros. 1, T. Mitchell, 2, 3 and v.h.c. Six entries. Carrots, yellow intermediate.—Passey Bros. X and 3, T. Mitchell 2. Six entries. Carrots, any other variety.—T. Mitchell 1 and 2, Passey Bros. 3 and v.h.c. Six entries. Mangel Wurzol, long red. —T. Mitchell 1 and 3, Knight Bros. 2. Seven entries. Mangel Wurzel, YeJlow Globe. —• Knight Bros. 1, E. Nix 2, T. Mitchell 3, h.c. and c., R. M. White v.h.c. Mangel Wurzel, Golden Tankard.— T. Mitchell 1 and 2, D. Buchanan 3. Four entries. Mangel Wurzel, Jersey Queen. —T, Mitchell 1 and h.c., Knight Bros. 2, E.

Tallot 3, H. E. Fiekmouae v.h.c. Eight entries.

Mangel Wurzel, heaviest. —T. Mitchell 1,2 and 3. Only entries. Mangel Wurzel, a. o.v.—T. Mitchell 1 and 3; J Shaw 2. Pour entries. Sugar mangel: T, t Mitchell 1,2 and 3; Knight Bros., v.h.c. Swede turnips. purple top: X. S. Colhoun 1. C. H. Managh 2, T. Mitchell 3 and v.h.c,; W, F. Field, h.c.; Geo. Jobb, c. A dozen entries. Green tops: T. Mitchell 1,2 and 3. Five entries. Swede: 4 heaviest roots, irrespective of variety: T. Mitchell 3 (98Jlbs.) and 2; (931b5.) and 3 (90tlbs.), Passey Bros, v.h.vc. (SGAlbs.) White flesh: N. B. Gibbons 1 and 2, Passey Bros. 3. Six entries. Yellow flesh: N. B. Gibbons 1 and 2. Three entries. Any variety (to be judged in competition for feeding value): N. B. Gibbons 1 and 2, T. Mitchell 3. Five entries. A. o. v. roots for stock-feeding purposes: Passey Bros. 1 and 3, T. Mitchell 2. Five entries.

, Pumpkin, common field, heaviest: Mrs. A. A. Oliver (lOSlbs.), 1; T Mitchell 2 (GSlbs.) and 3 (0721b5). Four entries. Potatoes (12 tubers). Up-to-date.—H. A. Hancock (Awahuri) 1 and 2, N. Hughes (Maxwelltown) 3, J. F. McKelVie (Carnarvon) v.h.c. Five entries. Aberbrothock. —Jacob and Gould 1 and 2, H. A. Hancock 3 and h.c., li. Christensen v.h.c. Fight entries. Maori Chief. —Jacob and Gould I and 2, N. Hughes (Maxwelltown) 3, H. A. Hancock h.c. Five entries. Farly White."-Jacob and Gould 1 and 3, H. A. Hancock 2 and h.c. N. Hughes v.h.c. Six entries. Early Blush or Rose.—R. Christensen (Cheltenham) 1, H. A. Hancock 2 and 3. Only entries. Fate Blue. —H. A. Hancock 1 and 2, R. Christensen 3. Jacob and Grant h.c. Four entries. Any other variety (all Sutton's Supreme).—H. A. Hancock 1 and 2. It. Christensen 3, N. Hughes h.c. Four entries. Collection of six varieties.—H. A. Hancock 1 and 3, Jacob and Gould 2, R. Christensen v.h.c. N. Hughes h.c. Fight entries. Vegetables. Onions, Brown Spanish.—B. P. L. Clayson (Masterton) 1 and v.h.c., C. Screech (Palmerston North) 2 and 3. H. A. Hancock (Awahuri) h.c. Onions, Globe.—H. A. Hancock 1 and 2, J. F. McKelvie 3. Six entries. Onions, any other variety.—H. A. Hancock 1 and 2, B. P. F. Clayson 3. Seven entries. Onions, 12 heaviest. —B. P. F. Clayson 1, H. A. Hancock 2. Three entries. Onions, rope any variety—C. Screech 1 and 3, H. A. Hancock 2. Seven entries. Onions, pickling.—H. A. Hancock 1 and 2, C. Screech 3. Four entries. Fschallots, Yellow. Miss M. Squire (Terrace End) F G. Screech 2, J. F. Newbury 3. R. Christensen h.c. Ten entries. Eschallots. Brown or Red.—Miss M. Squire 1 and 2, Mrs. D. Donald 3. Nine entries. Turnips, garden, any variety.—T. Webb 1. Two entries. Beet, round, G roots.—T. Webb 1 and h.c., M. J. Krivan 2, C. Screech 3. Ten entries. Beet, long red.—T. Webb 1 and 3, J. F. McKelvie 2 and h.c. Nine entries.

Carrots, short.—Mrs. P. Cresswell (Alanawatu Street) 1, M. J. Krivan 2, It. Christensen 3, P. Harris (Batt Street) h.c. Ten entries.' Carrots, intermediate.—T. Webb 1, P. Harris 2 and 3. Ten entries. Carrots, long: red. —J. F. McKelvie 1 and 2, K. Christensen 3. Seven entries.

Celery, white: J. F. McKelvie 1 and 3; C. Screech 2. Pour entries. Leeks: J. F. McKelvie 1 and 2, C. Screech 3. Seven entries. Parsnips, hollow crown: Mrs. F. Cresswell 1, W. T. Sadd 2 and 3, T. Webb v.h.c., R, Christensen h.c. Ten entries. Rhubarb: C, Screech 1, T. Webb 2, M. J. Krivan 3, J. F. McKelvie h.c. Seven entries. Parsley: C. Screech 1 and 2 Throe entries Lettuce, any variety: T. Webb 1, M. J. Krivan 2, C. Screech 3. Melon—pie or preserving, round: J. F. McKelvie 1 and 2, C. Screech S. Four entries. Oval: J. F. McKelvie 1 and 2. Three entries. Vegetable marrow, yellow; T. Webb 1 and 2, J. F. McKelvie 3. Four entries. Green: T. Webb 1 and 2, R. Chistensen 3. Eight entries. Squash: Win. Mundy 1, E. Tallot 2. T. Webb 3. Seven entries. Pumpkin, quality: M. J. Krivan 1, C. P. Richardson 2, T. Webb 3 A dozen entries. Heaviest: W. Mundy 1. Two entries. Brussels sprouts: C. Screech 1. J. F. McKelvie 2 and 3 Four entries. Spinach: C. Screech 1. Two entries. Cabbage. red; T. Webb 1 and v.h.c.. R. Christensen 2, J. P. McKelvie 3. Five entries. Drumhead: T. Webb 1, H. A. Hancock 2 and 3. Four entries. Best collection: H. A. Hancock 1, T. Webb 2. Three entries. Drumhead Savoy: W. T. Sadd 1. J. F. McKelvie 2, Mrs. F. Cresswell 3. Six entries. Cauliflower: PI. A. Hancock 1, J. F. McKelvie 2 Pour entries. Best collectiion and display of vegetables product of any one garden: J. F. McKelvie 1, T. Webb 2. Three entries. Best collection and display of six varieties of vegetables: R. Christensen 1 and 2, M. .T. Krfvan 3. Three entries.

FRUIT. Dessert. Apples, Sturmer Pippins."—A. J. Bale (Havelock North) 1 and v.h.cj, F. Peters (Waipawa) 2, T. F. Conway (Palmerston North) 3. Eight entries. Apples. Cambridge or Stone Pippin. -—Only entry disqualified for ’black spot. I Apples, Cox's Orange Pippin.—T. F. Conway 1 and 3, A. J. Bale 2. Five entries. Apples, A.O.V. Pippin.—F. Peters (Waipawa) 1, “Newtown.” Only entry. Apples, Russet, any variety.—A. J. Bale 1 and 2 (American Golden). Three entries. ■ Apples, Jonathan.—T. F. Conway 1 and 2, A. J. Bale 3. Six entries. Apples. Adam’s Pcarmain.—A. .T. Bale 1, T. F. Conway 2, F. Peters 3. Apples, Red Winter Permain or Stark. —F. Peters 1. Only entry. Apples, Northern Spy.—F. Peters 1. Only entry. 1 Apples, Dougherty.—A. J. Bale 1

and 2, D. P. Loasby (Greytown) 3 Four entries.

Apples, Rome Beauty.—F. Peters 1, A. J. Bale. 2 and 3. Only entries judged. Apples^JPelicious.—T. F. Conway, 1, 2 and 3, A. J. Bale v.h.c., F. Peters h.c. Nine entries.

Apples, Statesman.—T. F. Conway 1 and 2, F. Peters 3. Five entries. Apples, dessert of any other variety F. Peters (Stayman’s Winesap) 1, D I’. Loasby (Cleopatra) 2 and v.h.c., T. F. Conway (King David) 3* Culinary.

Apples, Washington.—A. J, Bale i and 2. Only entries. Apples, Lord Wolseley.—F. Peters 1. Only entry. Apples, Reinctte du Canada. — A. J. Bale 1 and 2, F.- Peters 3.- Only entries Apples, Ohinemuri (or Dunn’s or Munro’s Favourite). —T. F. Conway 1. A. J. Bale 2 and 3. Five entries. Apples, Ballarat Seedling.—F. Peters 1, A. J. Bale 2 and 3, D. P. Loasby v.h.c. Five entries. Cooking apples, variety not enumerated: A. J, Ball (Rome beauty) 1 and 2, F. Peters (Hoover) 3. Five entries.

Champion class for Fruitgrowers’ Associations and Horticultural Societies; best collection of apples, G distinctive varieties, 10 of each: Manawatu Fruitgrowers’ Association •1, (Sturmer Pippin, Northern Spy, Cox's Orange Pippin, Delicious, Jonathan, Ballarat; Seedling, Ohinemuri, Stone Pippins). Only entry. Best collection of cookers: F. Peters I, A. J. Bale 2. Only entries. Case apples, dessert, Sturmer pippin: D. P. Loasby 1. Mrs. F. Cresswell 2, Half-case Delicious: D. P. Loasby 1. Half-case Dougherty: A. J Bale 1. Half-case Northern spy: F. Peters 1. Half-case Rome Beauty; D. P. Loasby 1. Half-case Statesman; A. J. Bale 1. Culinary. Half-case Oliinemnn (or Dunn’s or Monro’s Favourite): A. J. Bale 1. Two entries. Half-case Kcinelte du Canada; A. J. Bale t. Two entries. Case a.o.v. cookers: F, Peters 1. Only entry judged. Pears, best collection (four varieties of each): A. J. Bale 1. and 5. 10 dessert, of any variety; A. J, Bale 1 and 2, F. Peters 3. Only entries. HOME INDUSTRIES. Eggs. Dozen eggs.—Hen: G. H. Holbrook (Palmerston North) 1, Miss F. B. Coins 2, Miss 'T. Wright (Palmerston North) 3. Five entries. Duck: Miss M. Bell (Karerc) and Mrs. E. A. Rushton (Palmerston North) equal, 1. Three entries. HOME COOKERY, (Open)*

Home-made While Bread. —In tins: Mrs. R. J. Currie (Ashhurst) 1, Mrs B. Gray (Feilding) 2, Miss E. Manson (Wanganui) 3 and c., Mrs. I. WodtTeU (Eongburn) v.h.c., Mrs. F. Farmer (Glen Oroua) h.c. Fifteen entries. Not in tins: Miss E. Manson 1, Mrs. F. Farmer 2, Mrs. K. .7. Currie 3, Mrs. W. H. Monteith (Timber Bay) v.h.c. and h.c., Mrs. I. Weddell c. Fifteen entries. Brown bread in tins; Mrs. K. J. Currie 1. Mrs. W. H. Monteith 2 ami 3. Six entries. Seed cake; Mrs. B. K. Thomson (Kairanga) 1. Mrs. A. B Wilton (Hiwinui) 2 and ,3, Mrs. B„ Gray v.h.c.; seven entries. Fruit cake, light: Mrs. A. B. Wilton 1 and 2, Airs. M. A. Clare 3, Mrs. I. L. Schoeler (Palmerston North) v.h.c.; seven entries. Dark: Mrs. A. B. Wilton 1 and 3. Mrs. F. Farmer 2, Mrs. H. C. Clarke

(Palmerston North) v.h.c., Mrs. D. Buchanan (Kairanga) h.c., Mrs. S. Burr (Kelvin Grove) c.; fourteen entries. Sponge cake; Mrs. S. Wiggins (Ashhurst) 1, Mrs. 51. A. Clare 2, E E. Spall (Whakarongo) 3; five entries. Madeira cake: Mrs. E. A. Shaw 1, Mrs. S. Wiggins 2, Mrs. M. A. Clare 3; six entries. Ginger bread cake: Mrs. F. E. Milner (Hiwinui) 1 and 2, Mrs. B. Gray 3: six entries. Sponge sandwich: Mrs. B. K. Thomson 1, Mrs. B. Gray 2, Mrs. H. C. Clarke 3, Mrs. A. B. Wilton v.h.c., Mrs. PI. D. Evans ( Palmerston North) h.c,, Mrs. X. L. Schooler c.; fifteen entries. Jam roll: Miss T. Brogden (Palmerston North) 1, Mrs. D. Gibson (Feiiding) 2, Mrs. H. C. Clarke 3, Miss E. Hyde (Palmerston North) v.h.c.; eight.'entries. Six scones, plain oven: Mrs. S. Wiggins 1 and 2, Mrs. B. Gray 3, Mrs, B. K. Thomson v.h.c., Mrs. A. B. Wilton h.c., Mrs. E. A. Shaw c.; nineteen entries. Without butter, cream or lard: Mrs. S Wiggins 1, Mrs. A. B. Wilton 2, Mrs. P. J. Wilson 3, Mrs. B. K. Thomson v.h.c.. Mrs. C. Wright h.c., Mrs. B. A. Shaw c.; six entries. Currant scones: Airs. S. Wiggins I, Airs. A. B. Wilton 2, Airs. B. K. Thomson 3 and v.h.c., Airs. E. A. Shaw h.c.; nine entries. Sultana scones: Mrs. S. Wiggins 1, Airs. B. K. Thomson 2 and h.c., Airs. A. B. Wilton 3, Airs. M. Fitshall v.h.c.; nine entries. Date: Airs. S. Wiggins 1, Airs. AI. Corke (Longburn) 2, Aliss D. Ransom

(Bunnythorpe) 3, Mrs. M. Fitshal! v.h.c., Mrs. E. A. Shaw h.c.: ten entries. Girdle: Mrs. D. Buchanan 1. Mrs. S. Bradfiold (Palmerston North) 2 and h.c., Mrs. S. Wiggins 3, Miss L. McDonald (Palmerston North) v.h.c.; ton entries. Pikelets: Mrs. A. Clark 1, Miss L. McDonald 2 and v.h.c., Mrs. A. B. Wilton 3, Mrs. S. Bradtield h.c. and c.; thirteen entries. Jam tarts: Mrs. M. A. Clare 1, Mrs. E. K. Thomson 2 and v.h.c., Mrs. F. E. Milner J, Mrs. A. E. Howie h.c.; eleven entries. Cream puffs: Mrs. S. Wiggins 1 and 2. Mrs. L. H. Collinson (Palmerston North) 3, Miss N. Clarke v.h.c., Mrs H. C. Clarke h.c.: eleven entries. Sausage rolls: Mrs. B. K. Thomson 1 and 3. Mrs, A. B. Wilson 2, Mrs. M. A. Clare v.h.c.. Miss D. Ransom h.c.; nine entries. Gingernut biscuits: Miss M. Carson X, Mrs. S. Wiggins 2, Mrs. A. B. Wilton 3, Miss D. Ransom v.h.c., Mrs. E. A. Shaw h.c.; nine entries. Gems: Mrs. A. B. Wilton 1, Mrs. F. Pycroft Junr. 2, Miss N. Haddon (Palmerston North) 3, Mrs. M. Gore (Feilding) v.h.c., Miss E. Forrest h.c.; fourteen entries. Shortbread: Mrs. B, K. Thomson 1, Mrs. F. Farmer 2, Mrs. A. B. Wilton 3 and v.h.c., Mrs. M. M. Mennie (Halcombe) c.; nine entries. Plum pudding: Mrs. D. Buchanan 1. Mrs. H. C. Clarke 2; three entries. Apple pie: H. J. Ogicr (Palmerston North) 1, Mrs. S. Bailey (Palmerston North) 2, E. E. Spall 3; six entries. Home-made hard sweets: Miss M. MU-

ler 1, Miss K. Christensen 2. Three entries. Novice Classes. Home-made Bread, one white loaf: Miss N. Stewart (Bunnythorpe) 1, Mrs C. Stupples (Manakau) 2; five entries. Scones; Miss T. Wright (Palmerston North) 1, Miss N. Stewart 2, Miss M. H. Goodman (Palmerston North) 3, Mrs. P. J. Wilson v.h.c., Miss Joyce Holland (Palmerston North) h.c.; nine entries. Fruit cake, dark: Miss T. Wright 1, Miss J. Holland 2; three entries. Sponge: Miss M. Healy (Palmerston North) 1, Miss E. Hyde 2, Miss T. Wright 3; six entries. Shortbread: Miss N. Stewart 1, Miss J. Plolland 2; four entries. Girls Under 10 Years-

Six scones, three white and three brown; Miss A. Heard (Finlon) 1; two entries. Jam tarts, puff pastry; Miss E. Harding (Palmerston North) 1, Miss E. Birchley (Palmerston North) 2; three entries. Ordinary pastry: Miss A. Heard 1; two entries. Sausage rolls: Miss D. Ransom 1, Miss E. Harding 2; four entries. Sponge sandwich: Miss E. Harding 1, Miss F. Carson (Palmerston North) 2; three entries. Pound cake: Miss E. Harding 1, Miss I. Wood (Palmerston North) 2; three entries. Toffee; Miss I. Lord 1, Mrs. N. E. Edwards (Palmerston North) 2, Miss D. Ransom 3; five entries. Assorted sweets: Mrs. N. E. Edwards 1; two entries. Pickles, Preserves, etc. Three bottles home-made wine; Mrs. W. J. Brogden 1 and v.h.c., Mrs. E. Penny 2, Mrs. H. Rushton 3; thirteen entries. Bottled fruit: Miss M. Ransom 1, Mrs. B. K. Thomson 2; three entries. Jam, three pots: Miss P. Abraham (Palmerston North) 1, Mrs. E D. R. Saunders (Palmerston North) 2 Mrs, B. K. Thomson 3, Mrs. R. B. Krivan (Palmerston North) v.h.c.; eight entries. Jellies: Mrs. P. 11Green (Awapuni) 1, Mrs. R. B. Krivan 2, Mrs. D. Buchanan 3; four entries. Orange or lemon marmalade: Miss P. Abraham 1; two entries. Bottled tomatoes: R. B. Krivan 1; two entries. Chutney; Mrs. E. D. R. Saunders 1, Miss D. Buchanan 2; four entries. Tomato sauce: Mrs. R. B. Krivan 1, Mrs. B. K. Thomson 2, Miss P. A. Abraham 3;-five entries. Sauce, any variety: Mrs. B. K. Thomson 1, Mrs. R. B. Krivan 2; four entries. Vegetable pickles; Mrs. R. B Krivan 1, -Airs. L. T 5. Collinson 2:'three entries. Onions: Mrs. R. B. Krivan 1; only entrant. Soap: Mrs. A. McKay (Rongotea) 1, Mrs. D. Buchanan 2, Miss E. At. AlcAlurray 3: six entries. | Farmers’ Butter.

Separator butter, plain surface, wrapped: Mrs. D. Buchanan 1, Mrs. A. Newdick, 2 and 3; six entries. Those who have not won a prize, same class: Mrs. E. A. Read (Palmerston North) 1, Mrs. C. Galpin (Einton) 2, Mrs. E McGilvray (Palmerston North) 3; live entries. Non-separator butter: Mrs. A. Newdick 1, Mrs. A. Cole 3; only entries. Honey Division. White glass commercial jars, light amber-liquid honey: George Jebb 1, A. Grumwald (Shannon) 2. Four entries. Granulated: .las. Currie (Dannevirke) 1, A. Grumwald 2. Four entries. Medium amber-liquid: George. Jebb 1, R. Christensen (Cheltenham) 2. Granulated: R. Christensen 1. Comb honey: No award. Yellow beeswax; Jas. Currie 1. Eight amber honey, export case. No award.

Photography. (Open Classes). Any landscape: G Chance (Dunedin) 1 and 2. J. W. Johnson (Plimmerlon) 3; nine entries. New Zealand landscape: G. Chance 1 and 2, H. C. Milne (Wellington) 3: eight entries. Seascape or marine: G. Chance 1, J. W. Johnson 2, J. D. Play (New Plymouth) 3; nine entries. Portrait or figure study: R. Keys (Napier) 1, Z. Alorton (Palmerston North) 2 and 3; eight entries. Animal life; G. Chance 1, R. Keys 2. J. W. Johnson 3; live entries. Any study: G. Chance 1 and 2, R. Keys 3; eleven entries. Any study, taken 12 months prior to June, 1925: G. Chance 1 and 2, R. Keys 3; seven entries. (Amateur Classes). N.Z. landscape: J. D. Hay 1, Aliss H. Johnson (Wellington) 2, Aliss D, Plall (Wanganui) 3; ten entries. Seascape or marine; S. E. Cousins (Wellington) 1, PI. C. Alilne 2, Aliss Al. E, Coombs (Palmerston North) 3; ten entries. Portrait or figure study; S. E. Cousins 1, Pi. G. Alilne 2, Aliss L. B. Ralph (Wellington) 3; seven entries. Animal life: J. D. Hay 1, Aliss D. Hall (Wanganui) 2;. W. It. Tillich l (Palmerston North) 3; nine entries. Any study, junior under 13 years: Aliss 1. E. Wells (Hawera) 1, A. J. Tillick (Palmerston North) 2. L. Whitehead (P'oiidmg) 3; six entries. Two or more pupils’ photographs; Alisses I. E. Wells and Al. Wilcocks 1, Alisses AI. Carty and N. Nash (Palmerston North) 2, Alisses B. Billon, C. Harris and H. Matthews 3: only entrants. Any study; S. E. Cousins 1, Aliss H. Johnson 2, L. "Whitehead 3; nine entries

SCHOOLS DIVISION, PUBLIC SCHOOLS GARDENS. Potatoes, 12 tubers, any one variety; Newbury. Carrots.—4 field, Cheltenham, 4 garden, Tiakitahuna 1, Cheltenham 2. Parsnips: 4, Cheltenham 1, Tiakitahuna 2. Onions, 12 of any pne variety; Taonui. Mangolds, 4; Cheltenham 1, Tiakitahuna 2, Taonui o. Boys’ and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs. Section A.—Mangolds, best 3 prize winner, yellow globe (Taonui, Colyton, Te Arakura, Bunnythorpe. Awahuri and Kakariki): Duncan McFarland (Taonui)), I; Thos. Searle (Bunnythorpe), 2; Jack Webber (Bunnythorpe), 3. Five entries. Ditto (Kairanga, Glen-Oroua, Taikorea, Rongotca, Newbury); Phyllis Gloyn (Rongotea), 1; Geo. Burgess (Rongotca), 2; Wm. Gloyn (Rongotea), 3. Eight entries. Ditto (Ashhurst, Kelvin Grove, Fitzhcrbeirt East, Pohangina, Awahou North, Mount Richards Road): John Wills (Pohangina), 1; Gordon Blixt (Awahou North), 2. , Ditto (Kiwitea, Apiti, Valley Road, Kimbolton, Waituna, Dunolly, Cheltenham, Beaconsfleld); Cecil Christensen (Cheltenham), 1. Four entries. > Section B. —Boys’ and Girls’ Root

Judging Competitions: Carl Larsen (Ashhurst), 1; Ernest Jensen (Ashhurst), 2; Phyllis Gloyn (Rongotca); 3. Nine entries. ART AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK. Amateur Work Only.

( Eancywork, six examples: Mrs. T. [j. Broad (Greymouth) 1, Miss N. Inigrouille (Wanganui) 2; three entries. Hand-knitted lace: Miss G. Hill (Havelock North) 1 and 2, Miss E. J. Harris (Danncvirke) v.h.c.; five entries. Cushion: Mrs. W. G. Shannon (Palmerston North) 1 and 2, Mrs. T J. Broad 3; eight entries. Handbag: Mrs, T. J. Broad 1, Miss M. Parker (Danne.virke) 2, Miss B Parker (Auckland) 3; five entries. Shaded embroidery in silk: Mrs. Harper-Tapp

f | (Wellington) 1, Miss L. Thompson ' (Havelock North! 2; only entrants, j Tea cloth, embroidered in cotton: Miss . B. Parker 1, Miss L. Thompson 2, Miss ’ K. Scheldt (Bunnythorpe) h.c.; five entries. Embroidered nightdress: Miss N. Ingrouille 1, Miss W. Ransom (Bunnythorpe) 2, Miss B. Parker 3; , five entries. Table-centre: Mrs. V. Harper-Tapp 3; only entrant. HandI made camisole, other than eyelet hole j embroidery: Miss A. R. McLean (Havelock North) 1, Mrs. A. H. Pope (Hastings) 2. Miss B. Parker 3, Miss N. Ingrouille v.h e.; seven entries. Eye-let-hole embroidery, fine: Miss A. R. McLean 1, Miss B. Parker 2, Mrs. T. J. Broad 3; only entrants. Cotton crochet, complete 'article: Miss H. A.

i Smerdon (Auckland) 1, Mrs. A. ,H. ■ Pope 2, Miss P. Parker 3, Mrs. F. i Tempcrley (Bunnythorpe) v.h.c., Mrs. H. Langford (Palmerston North) h.c.: twenty-eight entries. Woollen jacket, crochet: Miss B. Parker 1, Mrs. G. Daubney (Masterton) 2, Mrs. D. Scandrett (Queenstown) 3, Miss M. Parker v.h.c.; only entrants. Woollen petti- ■ coat: Mrs. M. Gore (Feilding) 2; only • entrant. Richelieu embroidery: Miss A. K. McLean 1. Miss W. Ransom 2, Mrs. V. Harper-Tapp 3; only entrants. Three d’oyleys: Miss B. Parker 1. Mrs. Harper-Tapp 2; only entrants. Workbag: Miss E. M. McMurray 2; one other entry. Bed quilt: Miss N. Ingrouille 1, Mrs. I. W. Lovelock (Palmerston North) 2 and 3, Mrs. A. Doherty (Wellington) v.h.c.; only entrants. Hand-knitted wool jumper: Mrs. D. Scandrett (Queenstown) 1, Mrs. W. L. Fitzhcrbert 2; four entries. Silk jumper: Miss R. E. Bryant (Palmerston North) 1, Miss K. Christenson 2, Mrs. A. Snollgrove (Carnarvon) 3, I Mrs. N. E. Edwards v.h.c.; ohe other entry. Dress, wool or silk; Miss Shillingford 1, Mrs. E. W. Holbrook (Palmerston North) and Miss I. Cobbe (Palmerston North) 2, equal, Mrs. G. Daubney v.h.c.; only entrants. Cardigan: Miss C. H. Kelleher (Masterton) 1; only entrant. Plain sewing, any garment in cotton or linen; Miss A. R. McLean 1, Miss M. Miller 2. Miss N. Ingroullle 3; seven entries. Frock for child under 10 years: Miss B. Parker 1; only entrant. Set of buttonholes: Mrs. V. Harper-Tapp 1, Miss A. R. McLean 2 and 3; only entrants. Knitted or crochet hat: Mrs. D. Scandrett 1 and 2; only entrant. Set of infants’ knitted garments, four pieces: Mrs. M A. Greggan 1 and 2, Miss B. Shewan 3; one other entry. Infant’s vest: Mrs. M. A. Greggan 1. Miss M. Parker 2, Mrs. L. M. Penn (Okoia) 3, Miss Mona Trass (Ashhurst) v.h.c.; six entries Woollen jacket: Mrs. M. A. Greggan 1, Miss B. Shewan 2, Miss D. Fallon 3; only entrants. Woollen petticoat; Miss M. Parker 1, Miss B. Shewan 2, Mrs. M. A. Greggan 3, Mrs. E. M. Cun-

ningharhe (Palmerston North) v.h.c.: seven entries. Woollen bootees: Miss M. McLean (Havelock North) 1 and h.c.. Miss I. McGillicuddy (Masterton) 2, Mrs. A. Bramley 3, Mrs. M. A. Greggan v.h.c.; seven entries. Bonnet; Mrs. M. A. Greggan 1, Miss I. Taylforth 2; one other entrant. Sox, ribbed top, plain legs and feet, fingering: Miss M. Drummond 1. Mrs. L. Lassen (Bur.nythorpe) and Mrs. D. McDonald 2; six entries. Fancy needlework, white: Miss B. Parker 1, Miss K. Christensen 2, Mrs. I. L. Schoeller 3, Mrs. E. M. Cunninghame v.h.c.; nine, entries. Coloured: Mrs. W. G. Shannon 1 and 3, Mrs. Harper-Tapp 2, Mrs. P. J. Wilson v.h.c.; only entrants. Any article: Miss B. Parker 1, Miss A. it. McLean and Mrs. W. G. Shannon 2, Mrs V. Harper-Tapp 3, Mesdames E. A. Smith (Woodville) and T. J. Broad (Greymoulh) v.h.c.; twelve entries. Girls Under 17 Years. Hand-knitted sox; Miss D. Balloon 1 ; one other entrant. Camisole: Miss M. McLeod (Feilding) 1, Miss C. McLeod (Feilding) 2; one other-entrant. Plain sewing, in cotton or linen: Miss M. McLeod 1, Miss I. McGillicuddy 2, Miss D. Balloon 3; one other entrant. [Published By Arrangement.]

DUSTINS LTD., MAIN STREET AND SQUARE. This progressive firm specialises in show catering, also catering for parties, balls, weddings, and all social functions. No undertaking too large, or too small. The same strict attention is given to all. Visitors to the show will be able to procure, light luncheon in the Winter Show Hall, and afternoon tea in main grandstand, all provided by Messrs. Dustins Ltd.

MADAME IMRIE.

THE FLORAL DEPOT This year, Madame Imrie is not exhibiting at the Show, hut all those who have in the past, made purchases will find her at her regular place of business in the Square. Years of practical experience this most fascinating of all . professions, Madame Jmrie is always ready to advise lovers of flowers and trees, as to how. when and where to plant them. Again, the delicate and artistic arrangement of wreaths and bouquets, is the work of a specialist and here we find Madame Imrie'at her best. Decorations for civic, functions, balls, parties and weddings, can also be left in her hands At this time of the year all lovers of the beautiful are on the lookout for choice ornamental shrubs etc. and Madame Imrie has on hand for immediate delivery all that you could wish for.

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GREAT SIDESHOW ATTRACTION.

MRS. H. GOODWYN PRESENTS BY UNIVERSAL REQUEST CONSOLIDATED TWINS ALIVE. These remarkable twins were born i at Los Angeles, and have been X-ray-ed and examined by Professor Berj, of Arkansas University, and purchased by him for 5000 dollars, to be delivered up after death for biological discoveries, and have also been proclaimed by the world’s leading scientists to be far more wonderful than the famous Siamese .twins. They enjoy travelling and eat well, sleep well and are quite healthy. They will be on view in a marque at the showgrounds and should be viewed byevery man and woman and child attending the show.

w ORD MOTORS MANAWATU LTD.,

AN AMAZING EXHIBIT. One of the most amazing features of the Winter Show is the wonderful exhibit of the Ford Motors Manawatu Ltd. This young and enterprising firm have again set the style in motor exhibits with their usual energy and resource, with their astounding display of Ford Products which they are exhibiting for the benefit of everybody, whether they are immediate purchasers or not. Words cannot describe this fine exhibition, one must 1

see it to fully understand the position the Ford products hold throughout the world. Some of the models on view are the Ford chassis fitted with Colonial body, balloon tyres, wire wheels, etc. This is truly a beautiful designed oar, quite fit to take its place with any other more expensive car to-day seen on our roads. Another model is the De Luxe Ford Car. upholstered extra specially and fully equipped with accessories. In the Ford Truck line, the 2-ton chassis is the favourite, and Messrs. Kilpatrick and McCoanon Ltd., realising this have made to their order a light delivery van fitted to one Of these remarkable chassis. In another department we find the Industrial Tractor and the Agricultural Tractor all closely admired and inspected oy the farmers who are on the lookout for such machinery which will cut down costs and build up production. The Ford Sedan and the Ford Coupe both, fitted with balloon types are cars worthy of your inspection. To-day the Ford easy time payment plan places the Ford products within the reach of all, and no one has really any excuse to be withu'i., one. are so popular on the road to-day that it is quite unfashionable to be without one. Show space does not permit of all Ford models being exhibited, but a visit to the, Ford Motors Manawatu Ltd. showrooms in Rangitikci Street will bo time well spent. Free demonstrations will bo arranged and all enquiries promptly attended to. This invitation interests you. Come along now.

KAIRANGA MEAT CO.

SMALL GOODS EXPERTS. Who has not heard of our famous Cambridge sausage, our delicious savoury roast pork, and the many other and much-sought-after meat dainties, the production of which we are rightly proud. Week by week the growing popularity of our small goods testifies to the fact that the Kairanga Meat Co. know just what the public taste demands. Wc arc going to see that they get it. The busy woman, who many times has to prepare the hurried meal; the thrifty woman, who knows that she can buy cheaper than she can prepare; the particular woman, who seeks the best and is satisfied with none other; these and countless others shop now for their pressed meats, their sausages, and the like, at the Kairanga Meat Co. In the winter they rind our goods preferable and in the summer when moist muggy days make butchering extremely difficult, our goods are sweet and fresh by a modern system of refrigeration. What more can we say to induce you to make our shop your shop. We have a courteous and willing staff. We have a telephone the number of which is 5041, and a ring- will always receive speedy attention. We are out to please you, above ail we are determined once we have your patronage that wc will keep it. Note this, for breakfast, luncheon, or tea there are no small goods made in Palmerston North or the district superior to ours. Save yourself the trouble trying and tasting, buying and wasting, buy ours and no regrets.

CHILD BROS..

Wood and Coal Merchants. Carriers and Customs Agents. As Palmerston North has grown, also has the firm of Messrs. Child Bros, grown with it. To-day the name of this firm is well known throughout the Manawatu, as carriers, wood and I coal merchants, and receiving and forI warding agents. During the last few [ years a special feature has been made iof Customs and clearances, delivering ! goods from rail to warehouse, or to any part of the town or country. To cope with the steady increase of trade a fleet of motor lorries are now in constant use, doing heavy haulage, general cartage and furniture removal. For efficient service. Child Bros, have built up an bonest reputation. As wood and coal merchants their, yards ar< well stocked with large quantities of bone-dry matai. rata, maire, and Glen coal, Westport and Newcastle coals. Immediate attention is given to all orders (prompt delivery). 'Phone 6447, or call at the yards, 6 McGiffert St.

[Published By Arrangement.], NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS CO. LTD., Since the year 1001 the N.Z. Express Co. Ltd. has conveyed the bulk of show exhibits to and from the Showgrounds. There is no doubt that the large fleet of lorries ov/ned by this company handle this class of work very efficiently and expeditiously. No firm can claim more experience in the handling of this line of business. Not only is the name of the N’Z. Express Co. well-known throughout the Manawatu, but it is practically a household word in every town from Auckland to the Bluff. Every town of commercial importance is represented by a branch or agent. In spite of the fact that dujing this year the company transports thousands of tons of goods (including furniture and crockery) to all parts of the Dominion, it has gained a reputation for exercising the greatest of care in the handling of all classes of its work. Experienced furniture packers are employed, and this alone gieatly reduces the chances of breakage, which so often occurs when shifting. The supervision of all transport Is attended to personally by the local manager, and those entrusting the company with their business are assured of first-class service. Special arrangements are in hand to cope with the busy rush of show week, and all orders will be given immediate attention. Instructions may be left at the office, 4 George Street, or ’phone 6205. The company also owns a very fine store in Palmerston, and is always ready to receive small or large quantities of furniture and other goods for storage at reasonable rates. Country clients need only consign their furniture care N.Z. Express Co., and by dropping - a postcard to the local manager, the consignments will receive immediate attention.

THE NEW IDEAL MILKING MACHINE. SEE IT AT THE SHOW. Most dairy farmers and particularly those who arc ever alert to the possibilities of labour and monej saving devices will find the New Ideal Milking Machine, exhibit more attractive than ever this show. Mr. Mclntyre, the proprietor, well-known engineer and designer has spared no pains in his endeavours to place his own machine in the forefront of all makes, and the present model includes many and exclusive improvements. This machine judged purely from a mechanical view point, seems to be just the practical milker so long wanted by the dairy farming community. The Tleleaser with which the New Ideal is worked, has only two working parts, both of which are easily accessible for cleaning purposes. Fitted as it is with a special baffle plate, to prevent the milk front getting into the vacuum tank, a happening that has hitherto detracted, from ,the merits of many other machines. In this and many other respects this mechanical milker with its many improvements on the old types, seems to fill the bill in every detail It is an ideal milking machine in name and nature alike and shows a decided improvement on anything yet exhibited before a discerning public. The Ideal pulsators which can either be driven mechanically or automatically, as preferred, form an important part of the machine, as they control the operations of the whole system, both teat cups and releaser and this year for the first time ,the New Ideal can boast a decidedly improved new teat cup, model ‘No 5 which will be on view at the show' for your inspection. The vacuum pump on the New Ideal is of the horizontal type, and double acting in operation. The New Ideal is a beautifully constructed and highly finished machine, and should be seen by every farmer whether immediately interested or not. Mr. Mclntyre will be at the show each day and will be only too pleased to give practical demonstrations of the New Ideal’s efficiency over all .others.

IfIOFF ATT-VIRTUE MILKER.

An exhibit of vital Interest to dairy farmers is to be seen at the Show, in the Moffatt-Virtue Milker. Those interested would do well to inspect this equipment closely, and note the many improvements of the ordinary type of milker. The makers have aimed at simplicity in design and construction. There are no intricate or inaccessible parts. For instance, where the older type of machine had corners that would not allow of proper cleaning of pipes.

and where milk could become contaminated, the Moffatt-Virtue has crosses with rubber corks, and it is simply a matter’ of removing these corks, then there is nothing more difficult to deal with than straight pipes. A most important improvement is the substitution of moisture ejectors for the old-fashioned and insanitary vacuum tank. Those who have been used to working with the out-of-date vacuum tank will recognise the feature as making for greater cleanliness and efficiency. The patent idouble relcaser is unique with the Moffatt-Virute, and most certainly is one of the greatest improvements to milking machines in recent years. It Is handy in size and will deliver the milk from any sized milking plant to anywhere desired. Like the rest of the machine, it Is perfectly sanitary and, being so sturdily built, will last a lifetime. The plant, as a whole, can be mastered in a very Short time, and It will not be working long ere its agreeable presence is felt by way of less trouble, worry, expense and larger milk cheques. You are welcome to a demonstration 1 and advice.

[Published By Arrangement.] SPEECH DIRECT FROM LONDON TO- NEW ZEALAND. This has not yet been accomplished, but men well up in the wireless world have no hesitation in saying that before long it will be, possible. The New Zealand Government has now taken over the control of wireless broadcasting, and a daylight, as well as night-time service, is already maintained from Auckland. If you want to know more about this marvel of the age, do not fail to call on The Central Electric Co., the Strand. Palmerston North, for advice and demonstration. Their advice will be found an honest guide as to what can be picked up from the air. Radio sets from 30/- complete up to £BS may be obtained, and all radio appliances and new neutrodyne kits are stocked. Call, ring 6402, or write Box 27S. — The Central Electric Co.

THE “KNAPP” MILKING MACHINE 00. MASTERTON.

Gentlemen:—We desire to once again draw your attention to the fact that the “Knapp” milking Machine will be on view at the Winter Show for your careful inspection before deciding on any purchase. Up to date we believe that in “The Knapp” wo offer to the milking industry something very far in advance of anything yet offered, for in it we claim to have greatly increased efficiency coupled with greatly decreased cost. Essentially “The Knapp” is direct, it generates in each cow bail head sufficient vacuum pressure to milk each cow. There is no costly vacuum tank from which pressure is distributed with varying and frequently injurious results throughout the bails, as many daiuymen know to their , cost. A simple stroke backward and forward gener-

ates and controls vacuum pressure and pulsation. If you had twelve baits instead of four the result would be no different. The twelfth cow ■would have her teats subjected to precisely the same vacuum pressure as would the first—provided of course the vacuum pressure regulators in all bails were similarly set —a result though generally claimed by existing machines is never attained by them. Their failure in this respect is usually due to the employment of the vacuum tank and the hopeless endeavour to control by it equal distribution of vacuum at greatly, varying distances. Another feature of “The Knapp” is that if a teat cup becomes detached, immediately vacuum pressure or suction ceases in that cup. there is no possibility of the detached teat cup sucking up into the milk tubes dust, dirt and filth. “The Knapp” has solved the prob-

Icm of the pulsator by dispensing with it as a* useless and troublesome adjunct of the milking machines of the older type “The Knapp has no Pulsator. Quite a special feature of "The Knapp" is the short time that the milk itself is under vacuum pressure. It is common ground amongst all authc.ities that the shorter the time the milk is under vacuum pressure the better. The inventor therefore devoted much time and thought to this very important point and he has achieved for the machine this remarkable result. The milk has nev e r to travel more than four feet under vacuum Pressure while in the machine. A comparison with other machines will show the great advance made by "The Knapp” in this important respect. Lastly it is claimed for "The Knapp" that in addition to being the most efficient Milking Machine now offered to the dairyman it is also the cheapest. A four-cow “Knapp” plant costs approximately the same as the cheapest two-cow plant of any other machine on the market. Be sure you see this exhibit at the show, or if unable to attend, any inquiries directed to The “Knapp” Milking Machine Co., P.O. Box 42, Masterton, will receive prompt attention, and an carlj demonstration will be arranged.

MANAWATU FARMERS’ FREEZING & BACON CO. LTD.

(LATE UANAWATU BACON CO.) DAHLIA STREET. The farmer of to-day looks to the freezing and bacon industry for a fair share of his revenue, and the Manawatu farmers are very fortunate in having such a well equipped and experienced firm as the Manawatu Farmers’ Freezing and Bacon Co. Ltd., to handle their lines. This firm is now under new management, and extensive alterations and big improvements have been made to the plant, and the premises have undergone a complete renovation. The organisation for thg handling of pigs and freezing produ/e is now in full swing, and buyers are now operating in the purchase of pigs. The firm is also curing and freezing on private account. An experienced staff of employees, who are specialists in their own department, stand as a guarantee for efficient service, and workmanship. The workings of the firm are under the management of Mr C. O. Saunders, while the services of Mr 3'. White have been retained as curer. Full particulars concerning the purchase of the pigs and trucking of same can be had on application and visiting farmers to the Show are cordially invited to Inspect the recent improvements to the plant and premises. The management hopes to secure the confidence of the Manawatu farmers, and is out to give the best of service and tradesmanship, at a moderate charge. Pigs will-be purchased at the highest market value.

[Published By Arrangement] WALTER TURNER LTD., Exhibit of Dodge and Other Cars at Garage, Queen Street.' Lovers of motor-cars are like lovers of dogs, horses and all thoroughbred things. The pleasures derived from tho association with all that la good la retained by oil owners of Dodga and Austin motor-cars. To enable the admirers of these cars to inspect tho latest models which have just arrived from Wellington, the agents, Messrs. Walter Turner, Ltd., have arranged a fine display for show week In their own garage in Queen street. Show visitors who have been looking forward to the exhibition of these delightful cars are • given an invitation to inspect same during all hours of the day. The cars being exhibited are as follow: Dodge Sedan, Dodge special tourer, Dodge special roadster, Dodge standard tourer, Dodge Colonial body three-seater; and tho Austin 12-h.p. tourer, Austin 12-h.p. Colonial body roadster and the Austin 7-h.p. The quality of Dodge cars is well-known to everyone of the motor world. Since placing this car on tho market over ten years ago, the sales have exceeded 1,260,000. Registration figures show that, but for a small percentage, most of these cars are still in daily service. It may be seen in view of this record that Dodge Bros, still possess the confidence of the public to an exceptional degree. Not once, in over ten years, has the quality of the car fallen below the traditional standard. The surplus value offered by all- types of Dodge Brothers! motor-cars, open or closed, standard or special, is obvious to anyone making a wise investment in transprtation. Many good • points may be referred to concerning the popular Austin cars which arc also being exhibited. The reputation of this car goes back for twenty years, and every car adds to its excellence. They have always been known favourably for qualities of smooth running. absolute dependability and long wear, which is the outcome of correct design, thorough sound workmanship and tested materials. ' An exceptionally well-equipped research department ensures the adoption of useful new features after critical investigation, and- the quality of the products is checked at innumerable stages of manufacture to ensure the satisfaction of the client. The “Austin Twelve" touring car has accommodation of very roomy character, and is an excellent family car—designed for the most economical service. Special'interest has lately been directed to the new “Austin Seven.” This car can be run for about Id per mile. It carries two adults and three small children. It is an Ideal car for women drivers. Arrangements have been made to have demonstrators in attendance throughout the present show week, and the management will be only too pleased to explain the working and. comforts of these popular cars to all those interested.

J. B. MacEWAN AND CO LTD.,

L.K.G. MILKING MACHINE. ♦ This firm have a very attractive exhibit of the L.K.G. Milking Machine which has been in successful operation for the past 23 years, and is the oldest established machine on the market. During the lengthy period that it has been in operation, very many alterations have been made. The plant on exhibition at the Show combines all the latest .improvements and is guaranteed by the agents to give satisfactory milking results to every purchaser.

It is a special sanitary plant with all the brass piping tinned inside, ani' nickeled outside so as to ensure the milk being delivered at the factory in sound condition. It is fitted with Thule cups, with which this machine has oeen fitted for the past fifteen years, and which has resulted in the highest possible yield being attained. The plant is operated with an Anderson combined outfit, which includes a 2 h.p. electric motor, driving an Anderson rotary vacuum pump. All fittings and parts are made of polished brass and nickeled. These are manufactured at the firm’s engineering works at Auckland. There is also an attractive display of Dahlia separators for which the firm are New Zealand agents. The Dahlia separator represents the best Swedish manufacture and design to ensure the clean skimming and easy running. They can bo operated by hand or power, and a special feature is one of these machines driven direct with a i h.p. motor. It is considered that with the extension of the Mangahao electric power, farmers in the near future will have their separators fitted to be driven with a direct coupled motor. Messrs Mac Ewan and Co., Ltd., also specialise in the manufacture of all types of water pumps suitable for factory and farm the latest design being a single F. and L. 'water pump with a capacity of 400 gallons per hour, and driven direct with a i h.p. motor, and which is especially suitable for installing with milking plants. The exhibit includes a double acting horizontal pump in .operation, and discharging a stream of water at the rate of 4000 gallons of water per hour. Visitors to the Show are cordially invited to inspect the firm’s exhibit.

G 0 D F R E Y’S CELEBRITY VAUDEVILLE ALL STAR ARTISTS.

Here again this Show, after a most successful tour of New Zealand and Australia, this talented troupe is bound to draw big attendances. All the favourites are here Funny Harry and His stilts, La Belle Pearl in her death defying trapese act. Winifred and her sensational wire aet. Roberto and Essyo, the ludicrous comedians, also Rosie Gwendoline and Doris Desbro. A clean, clever, sensational. dare devil and laughable program. See them at the Show. Usual popular prices.

[Published By Arrangement] FLETCHER HALL, COACHBUILDER, FITZHERBERT i STREET. The motor car certainly has come to stay, hence we have had more and 1 more to adapt our business as coachr builders to meet modern requirementa We are now in a position to deal with all motor-body*repairs, besides carrying on the good work with regard to horse-drawn vehicles. Entrust your work to qualified and proved tradesmen. Wo will not overcharge or disappoint you with regard to the quality of tho work done. Behind us there is 40 years’ local experience and accumulated knowledge of the trade. Draw on this and both of us will gain thereby. JOSEPH NATHAN AND CO., * LTD., SOLE NEW ZEALAND AGENTS. MARMON MOTOR-CARS: , Visitors to the Manawatu Show will have the opportunity of seeing the. finest of American-built cars. The new Marmon.s being exhibited at the Manawatu' Winter Show stand out in a class of their own, from all other fine makes, being classed as tailor-made against ready-made or slop jobs. . ' The body work on the Sedan is of the best workmanship and takes the eye of every lover of a good car. The upholstery is of the best Bedford cord and with tho best of fittings and window lifters all heavily plated, adds to the. beauty of this wonderful car. All the instruments are grouped under one glass—there is no groping for your hand brake and gear lover as they are only an octavo from the steering wheel.

Another feature of the Harmonthere is no need to shift your hand from the wheel to dim your headlights—you simply press a switch on the floor boards with your foot and you have dimmers. The Marmtpn is the safest car to drive on the road —being fitted with bumpers'front and rear and as the running boards are all part of the chassis .being hot riveted, they act as side bumpers. The engine is the well-known Harmon—6 cylinder, ,84 h.p. overhead valve type, having a boro of 8J In. and stroke 5 1-Sin. fitted with the 'latest two-piece piston and HOlbs. crankshaft-—the latest full, force oiling system for quietness and long life, improved carburretion, steering gear especially designed for balloon tyres, extra heavy rear axle with 18 in. brake drums. The Roadster is the ideal sports car with a wide seat for three persons and also a very large dickey scat with plenty of luggage space. This car has the well-known Harmon lines, being 13Gin. wheelbase and low set and has the same specifications as every Harmon car and is the finest of any Roadster ever seen on the road. Call at the Harmon stand and make arrangements for a demonstration and tost the qualities of this fine car. Do'a’t go away from the Show without seeing America’s best car! A. N. Riddell, Representative. Service Station and Garage: Ernest Übrbom, 21, King Street, Palmerston North.

N.Z. DAIRY FARMERS’ UNION LTD.,

HOME SEPARATION. Dairy farmers in Palmerston North and surrounding district are fortunate in having within easy trading distance of their farms, such a square-dealing and financially sound factory as the above, for the proper handling of their cream. This firm has been established for the past 32 years, and its steady continual growth is but the logical outcome of its fair dealings with the farming community. The factory is conveniently situa-ted right in the heart of Palmerston North, and a fleet of five good lorries figuratively brings the factory close to the outlying farmer.. Every supplier can have utmost confidence in trusting the testing and weighing to this factory, as for this important phase of the business there arc practical and trustworthy men and machinery. Another great advantage offered by this progressive firm, is that no shares need be taken but nevertheless profits are divided (subject to certain conditions as printed on credit notes). Last year the company distributed the handsome sum of £II.GOO in bonuses. Firthor enquiry by dairy farmers would be in their own advantage.