All Roads Lead to Spring Show

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 255, 1 November 1934, Page 8

All Roads Lead to Spring Show

Many Attractions for the Public

Brilliant' sunshine with a motionless atmosphere greeted the opening of the forty-ninth Spring Show of the Manawatu and West Coast A. and P. Association yesterday, when the city and countryside turned out to make for a gathering that, for the time at least, had put aside all cares and worries, to enter into the spirit of tho occasion. Launched under such distinctly favourable weather conditions and equipped on a scale surpassing its predecessors, this year’s Spring Show with its striking emphasis on our agricultural enterprises, offers the visitor, not the same old thing as many are wont to say of agricultural' and pastoral shows, but an improvement. In these days of excite-ment-seeking communities show promotion calls for more than the usual amount of enterprise and initiative, and in this regard the Manawatu association has stepped out in acknowledgment of the importance of all complementary interests. The motor olympia is a striking demonstration of the application of the broader view as well as new willingness and desire . to develop, the utmost co-operation in order to serve the very best ends of the association and- the district. The unrestrained eagerness of the crowd to inspect the exhibition of motor-cars was evidence enough of the popularity of this feature of the show which isprov-[ ing a paramount attraction. In the field of pleasure the exciting steerriding contests, accompanied by lusty shouts of "Ride him, cowboy! ’ from husky sons of the soil, was preceded by the novelty of tin hare racing. This venture, introduced for the first time yesterday, quickly claimed the interest of the crowd, and when the “hare” was caught, owing to a fault in the mechanism, the crowd’s delight and amusement knew no bounds. The fleeting greyhounds, hot on the trail of the “hare,” overran their game when it became caught up in the wire, but were quick to return to dispute possession of a rabbit-skin stretched over a wire frame. Repairs were soon effected and the thrill of seeing grey-

hounds speeding round the oval was an excitement worth going a long way to see. Steer riding was as exciting as ever with a noticeable improvement in the riding ability of the competitors. Very few riders failed to survive the first plunges of the steer as it dashed from its pen to career wildly oyer the oval. The competition is certainly developing a class of typical rough riders. The exhibition halls outside the motor olympia offer au attractive display of industries common to agricultural aud pastoral activities, as well as those of our secondary industries. Here again there is evidence of a desire to make the show more practical and to utilise its undoubted _ publicity scope in bringing under tlic immediate notice of visitors exhibits that cannot fail to claim public attention. The stalls are larger and brighter aud offer more realistic settings of the merchandise exhibited. Local, district, as well as national industries, have representative displays of their manufactories, all of which are very effectively staged. The work of pupils in both technical and public schools forms an exhibition in itself, with the art section quite outstanding. Photography, needlework and cookery classes have been well _supported, and make for a never-failing attraction. On the field near the cattle pavilion a larger array than ever before of agricultural machinery is offered farmers. Here one can see all the very latest in modern farm machinery, and with many of the machines in operation the display is a regular hive of industry. With the exception of the pig classes live stock did not claim the attention of visitors yesterday, since very few of the exhibits had arrived. However, the big day for the stock will be to-dav, and it is certain that the show will offer a rare collection of the best of our cattle and sheep. Some outstanding cattle exhibits arrived yesterday, and with all accommodation filled to-day farmers and breeders will have their interest fully claimed.

OFFICIAL b?ENING BY MR J. A. NASH, M.P. Yesterday afternoon Mr J- A. Nash, M.P., officially opened the show, his speech was broadcast over the grounds. „ Mr D. Coflis (president), in a brief address said the association could congratulate itself on being favoured by such glorious weather, and he hoped ( that all other factors would continue to make the show an outstanding success. He had pleasure in welcoming Mr Nash and in inviting him to officially open the show. In his remarks Mr Nash said:— “Many of us can remember the first show held on these grounds, which at that time contained stumps, timber, and a very uneven surface, but the sturdy pioneers never let up, and today we have one of the finest grounds in*New Zealand. As the years have pasesd by, we have had presidents and committeemen all imbued with the one idea, that of« making our show the leading fixture in the Dominion, and I think it,can be said that they have accomplished it. The depression has had its effect upon agricultural shows, making it most difficult to carry on, but an improvement lias taken place, and this year both the entries and the interest taken in the association have been most;.eucoura.ging., We have also to thank the citizens for the assistance thev are rendering. “The Royal Society has done much in raising the status of our agricultural and pastoral shows. In my opinion the time has arrived when the Royal Shows should be held alternately between Christchurch and Palmerston North. Many of our show pioneers

have passed to the great beyond, and our latest loss is the death of Mr Hugh Gillies, who was always such a familar figure in charge of the grand parade. The breed societies are deserving of our best thanks for the help given to the association. The improvement in stock during recent years has been very noticeable. We have some of the leading stock-breeders of New Zealand in our district and the potentialities of the Manawatu are such that they are able to produce some of the best of stock. The advent of electrical power has produced splendid results. What is being aimed at to-day is all-electrical homes, and the use of power in alf directions on tho farm. The electric motor is simple, robust, easy to start and stop, and to make agriculture pay (with low charges for electricity) will make for efficiency and cheapness. “Records tell us that the Royal Society was founded in IS3S. The first show wa3 held in Oxford and there were six classes for cattle, three for sheep, and one each for horses and pigs. The section for implements was considerable and prizes were given for essays on agricultural subjects, skill in ploughing, and the best farm in Oxfordshire. In 1539 the first country show was held; people attended from near and far, and stock had to travel by canal and road. The growth of the towns and cities created a demand for good beef and mutton, which awakened a desire on the part of owners to improve their animals. The progress made since those days is well known and needs no repetition.” Concluding Mr Nash offered his congratulations to the president, the society and to all officials and then declared the 1931 Spring Show opeu.

Splendid Entries and Fine Weather Greets Fixture

JUDGE PRAISES PIGS. “As the result of what I saw on recent trips made to the Old Country and Denmark, I can say that New Zealand breeders arc working along tho right lines and producing the type of pig required on the Home market,” stated Mr. T. Marks, of Auckland, judge of the special pig classes, when asked to comment on the pigs lie had judged. Continuing the judgo said the quality of all classes had been consistently goojl, and he had hud no easy task in separating the placed animals. The progress made in toe type of pig being produced, compared with rhat of liveyears ago, had impressed Air. Marks very much, and lie had no hesitation in saying that if breeders continued to make the same progress they would soon be producing a type of pig which would hold its own with any produced elsewhere.

Regarding the bacon class for purebred pigs, the judge enthusiastically declared this to be outstanding in its merits, lie understood that this was the first time such a class had been included in a show scheduled in New Zealand, and he thought tho breeders had done very well. The placed animals certainly conformed to all the requirements of tho Home market, and generally conveyed the impression that breeders knew what was wanted and were producing it. Air. A. T. Rodgers, of Ngaruawahia, judge of the Tamworth and Berkshire pig classes, declared that he was quite satisfied with the number and quality of the entries he had judged. The aged sow class had been one of the best that he had ever seen exhibited at a show, but in regard to some of the other classes Air. Rodgers felt constrained to point out to breeders that they could show an improvement in general type conformity. Several of the pigs showed a weakness in the loin and shoulder and a shortness in the neck which tended to make too much' leg and too heavy a bone. Mr. Rodgers hoped to see breeders make an effort to corrcet this for a lengthening of the neck and some of the weight off the leg would greatly improve their exhibits. Alore depth in the sides was also a feature that -would improve their exhibits. ‘‘There is no doubt that quality in both the Large White and Large Blacks was all that could bo desired,” said Air. C. S. Alexted, of Te Kawa, who adjudicated in these classes. The awarding of tho championships had occasioned him no little difficulty, but he was satisfied that the right awards had been made and he classed the Largo White champion and Tesorve champion sows as splendid examples of the breed. The Large Black sows had also pleased and the judge offered his congratulations to local breeders on the pigs they wero producing. In the younger pig classes the samo general high standard of excellence had been adhered to and Air. Alexted found it hard to differentiate among them in any regard.

his skill than the good rider who had been unlucky enough to draw a sluggish animal. He added that the placed competitors had given very fine displays and that the standard right throughout had been particularly high. TIN HARE RACING A novel event was tho tin hare racing, and if there was no “ringing-in’ ’ it was as well there wero no stipendiary stewards present to deal with inconsistent running. In the first heat Grand Sport accounted for Black Duke, Gold Trail and Pin Aloney. That may have been all right, but in the second Nightly and Rogilla, two heavily-weighted Melbourne Cup candidates, finished behind Gay Sheila, who, for some reason, was at the head of tho handicap. In the third heat the placed runners were .Davolo, Red Alanfrod ((top-weight in tho New Zealand Cup) and Polydora. In the final Gay Sheila again led the field home, with Black Duke second and Davolo third. Nightly again ’stayed out of a place, evidently to 'avoid another Alelbourno Cup penalty. Looking back over the official sheet, it is more than possible that the above was written about the post positions and not the resuits, for on another part of the sheet there is:

Still further down it stated that the runners in the first exhibition were those not placed in the heats and that the starters in the second exhibition were the unplaced runners in the final. It does not really matter which way the official sheet should have been read, the event was quite a novelty in Palmerston North, and even if the tin hare did not try its hardest in the second heat and was overtaken and eaten, it created quite a bit of fun.

ART AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK (Judge: Mrs Z. Wood, Alasterton.) Shaded embroidery in silk: Aliss AI. Benge (Feilding) 1, Walter Weston (Palmerston North) 2; only entries. Afternoon tea cloth, embroidered in cotton: Miss AI. Aloffatt (Awapuni) 1, Airs P. S. Sorensen (P.N.) 2, Airs D. Whyto (P.N.) 3, Aliss Lydia Christian (P.N.), Airs Reta AlcGregor (Otago), .v.h.c.; Aliss S. Kirk (Auckland), h.c.; Airs S. Cameron (Hinakura), c.; nine entries. Table centre: Aliss C. Andrews (Feilding) 1, Aliss Irma Anderson (Wellington) 2, Aliss W. Clare (Carnarvon) 3, Aliss S. Kirk, Aliss N. Ci'are (Carnarvon), v.li.c.; Aliss L. Christian, Airs M. Lynch (Wanganui), Aliss E. Jarman (Feilding), li.c.; Airs AI. I. Watson (Scddon), Miss AI. E. Stibbards (P.N.), c.; 15 entries. Eyelet hole embroidery, fine: Aliss L. Christian 1; only, entry. Shoe trees, with coat hanger to match: Airs H. Ramsey (Auckland) 1, Miss Adele Forsyth (Napier) 2, Aliss Alargaret Bell (Karcre) 3; only entries. Hand-knitted lace: Aliss D. E. Wakelin (Hastings) 3, Miss Alav Ashton (North Auckland) 2, Aliss Georgina Hill' (Havelock North) 3 and v.li.c., Airs C. R. AlcElhinney (Ashburton), h.c.; Miss AI. AI. Arthur (P.N.), c.; only entries. Cotton crochet, fine: Alis s I. O. McCutchan (Waikato) 1, Airs AI. B. Waters (Wellington) 2, Miss Lily Nixon (Feilding) 3; only entries. Picture from chocolate papers: Aliss D. Wing (Alarton) 1, Aliss Rita Wansbrough (Wanganui) 2, Aliss L. 11. Hemmingscn (P.N.) 3; six entries. Cross stitch work: Aliss R. James (Wanganui) 1, Airs P. S. Sorensen 2, Airs E. AI. Gray (Kimbolton) 3; T. V. Austin (P.N.), h.c.; five entries. D’Oyleys, three: Special' prize awarded Airs R. A. Allan (P.N.); Airs A. S. D’Ath (Kimbolton) 1, Aliss E. Jarman 2, Aliss L. Christian 3; Airs AI. I. Watson, v.li.c.; Airs L. AI. Signal, h.c.; eight entries. Handkerchief, handmade: Airs W. O. Pengelly (Alt Eoskill) 1 and 2, Aliss L. Christian 3, Aliss Soutliee (Fitzherliert West), v.h.c.; only entries. Worked apron: Airs C. O’Shea (Wanganui) 1, Airs R. AlcGregor 2, Airs AI. I. Watson 3; Aliss A. AI. Payne (New Plymouth), v.h.c.; Aliss Agnes Struthers (Halcombe), Airs AI. Lynch, h.c.; Alr s J. Toogood (P.N.), Airs M. Francis (P.N.), c.; 10 entries. Thrift article: Airs R. Evans (Levin) 1 and 2, Aliss G. Hughes (Rangiotu) 3, Airs AI. AI. Henaghan (Feilding), v.li.c.; Airs D. Jones (Greymouth), h.c.; . Airs G. Rcher (Johnsonville), c..; seven entries. Undies: Miss AI. Silcock (Fordell) 3, Aliss L. Christian 2; three entries. Article from sugar bag: Airs S. W. Lankshcar (Aokautere) 3, Aliss AI. Stupples (Manakau) 2, Airs Lloyd James (P.N.) 3; Mrs D. Jones, v.h.c.; Aliss Alargaret Bell, h.c.; Airs G. AI. Mcßobbie, c.; seven entries. Fancy needlework, white: Airs AI. Alortenscn (Hamilton) 3, Airs P. S. Sorensen and Mrs R. L. Johnson (Linton), equal, 2; Airs E. AlcGregor 3; Airs C. Dawbin (Kopanc), v.li.c.; six-entries. Fanc-y needlework, coloured: Special award to Aliss P. Lawson (P.N.); Aliss E. Jarman 3, Aliss Betty Winter (Marton Junction) 2, Aliss W. AI. Smith (Ekotahuna) 3; Aliss .T. Hislop (P.N.), v.h.c.; Airs G. Lawson (P.N.) and Aliss .T. R. White (Greytown), h.c.; Aliss L. Christian, c.; only entries. Fancy needlework, anv article: Special award to Aliss AI. Aloffatt; Airs R. AlcGregor 1, Air? E. AlcClcland (New Plymouth) and Airs G. Lawson, equal, 2; Miss G. AI. Bell (Lower Ilutt) 3; six entries. Bedroom slippers: Airs H. Ramsay 1; only entry. Alan’s or youth’s pyjamas, machine-made; Aliss E. Jarman 3, Airs AI. Gardner (Rongotea) 2, Mrs W. S. Woodroofe (P.N.) 3; Airs D. AI. Shannon (AVhakarongo), v.h.c.; only entries. Alan’s or youth’s silk shirt, machinemade: Alr s AI. Gardner 1, Aliss Elsie Ferguson (Halcombe) 2, Airs W. S. Woodroofe 3; Miss I. 0. AlcCutchan, v.h.c.; six entries. Tapestry: Jas. AI. AlcLinden (P.N.) 1, Aliss AI. Crombie ((Havelock North) 2, Mrs P. S. Sorensen 3; Airs G. Lawson, v.h.c.; five entries. Guest towel: Airs W. S. Cameron (Hinakura) 3, Airs A. S. D’Ath 2. Airs J. A. Wallace 3; Aliss L. Christian, h.c.; Aliss J. R. White, c.; seven entries. Plain sewing, in linen or cotton: Mrs S. W. Lankshear 1, Aliss Christine Wallace 2, Airs W. S. Cameron 3; only entries. Soft, toy: Airs E. Aloray (Feilding) 3, Airs C. W. Turner 2, Airs A. AI. Payne and Aliss E. Fer'gusson (Halcombe), equal, 3; Mrs W. S. Woodroofe, v.h.c.; eight entries. Embroidered picture: Miss G. AI. Bell 3, Mrs D. Whyte 2; only entries.

RING EVENTS STEER RIDING COAIPETITION (Judge: Air W. McL. Dowie, Hawcra.) The steer Tiding competition was the day’s principal event and it attracted a great deal of interest. There was a very big entry and there was some conjeentrated dynamite concealed in the majority of the steers and the heifers. The competitors gave splendid exhibitions of riding, though some came to grief earlier than they intended. Following were the prize winners:— Len Sinclair (Alarton) 1 Lin AlcLcan (Alarton) 2 Cyril O’Connell (Tataramoa) . 3 F. S. Boyle (Alanutahi) .... 4 The arizes amounted to £lO, £3, £2, and £3.* Commenting on the competition, the judgo said the riding had been of a high standard, but in view of tho variety of mounts, the element of luck played a prominent part in the ultimate result. lie contended that a good rider ori an active steer had a much better chance of making the most of

HOME INDUSTRIES EGGS. ' (Judge: Mrs J. 11. Perrett, Sanson.) Hen eggs, by weight: ' Mrs C. 11. Crawford (Linton) 1, T. Hocking (P.N.) and Mrs A. C. Arthur (P.N.), equal, 2; Mrs E, Duflield (P.N.)', v.k.e.;

eight entries, Duck eggs, by weight: Mrs M. Goldor (Woodville) 1, J. Woodley (Aoltautere) 2, Miss B. Thurston (Feilding) 3; only entries. HOME COOKERY. Open Classes. (Judge: Mrs. E. A. Shaw, P.N.; White bread, baked in tins: Mrs. M. Lower (Kauwliata) 1, Mr:#. It. J. Dickson (Mangawcka) 2, Mrs. W. F. Field (Palmerston North) 3, Mrs. J. McConachy (Kata) v.h.c.; seven' entries. White bread, not baked in tins: Mrs. Al, Lower 1, Mrs. S. Wiggins (Asshurst) 2, Mrs. It. J. Dickson (Mangawoka) 3; six entries. Brown bread in tins: Mrs. S. Wiggins 1, Mrs. S. W. Lankshear (Aokautorc) 2, Mrs. It. J. Dickson 3; four entries. Seed cakei'Mrs. E. W. Holbrook (Palmerston North) 1, Miss M. Vautier (Whakarongo) 2, Mrs. M. Lower 3, Mrs. S. Wiggins v.h.c.; seven entries. Fruit cake, light: Mrs. C. W. Turner (lvairanga) I, Mrs. D. Buchanan (Tiakitahuna) 2, Mrs. S. W. Lankshear 3, Mrs. S, Wiggins v.h.c.; seven entries. Fruit cake, dark: Miss M. Vautier J, Mrs. S. W. Lankshear 2, Mrs. A. C. Arthur (Palmerston North) 3, Mrs. (J. W. Turner v.h.c.; nine entries. Spongo cake: Mrs. E. E. Spall (Whakurongo) 1, Mrs. C. E. Isbister (Palmerston North) 2, Mrs. A. E. Humphreys (Feilding) 3; lour entries. Madeira Cake: Mrs. C. W. Turner 1, Mrs. M. Lower 2, Miss M. Vautier 3; six entries. Sponge sandwich: Miss L; McDonald (Palmerston North) 1, Mrs. E. A. Taylor (Palmerston North) 2, Mrs. S. Wiggins 3, Mrs. S. W. Lankshear v.h.c.; 11 entries. Cotfee sponge: Mrs. P. Toogood (Mangawhata) 1, Miss M. Vautier 2, Mrs. C. \V. Turner 3, Mrs. C. D. Collis (Kairanga) v.h.c.; seven entries. Gingerbread cake: Mrs. S. Wiggins 1, Mrs. C. W. Turner 2, Miss 11. Dempster (Palmerston North) 3; six entj-ies. .Tam roll: Mrs. A. C. Arthur 1, Mrs. S. Wiggins 2, Mrs. Jr. Lower 3, Mrs. C. W. Turner v.h.c.; seven entries. Scones, plain oven: Mrs. M. Lewer 1, Mrs. 8. Wiggins 2, Mrs. C. W. Turner 3, Mrs. A. E. Humphries v.h.c., Mrs. E. A. Taylor h.c.; 10 entries. Scones, oven: Mrs. S. Wiggins 1, Mrs. P. Toogood 2, Mrs. C. W. Turner 3, Mrs. if. Lower v.h.c.; nine entries. Sultana scones: Mrs. C. W. Turner 1, Mrs. M. Lower 2; five entries. Billy sponge cake: Mrs. C. E. Isibstcr 1, Mrs. E. E. Spall 2; only entries. Date scones: Mrs. C. W. Turner 1, Mrs. S. Wiggins 2, Miss Bcttie Muir (Palmerston North) 3; four entries. Girdle scones: Mrs. S. Wiggins 1, Mrs. C. W. Turner 2, Mrs. D. Buchanan 3, Miss Margaret Haines (Dannevirke) v.h.c.; seven entries. Pikelets: Mrs. P. Toogood 1, Mrs. D. Ballinger (Linton) 2, Mrs. E. E. Spall 3, Mrs. D. Buchanan v.h.c., Miss M. Vautier h.c., Miss It. Dempster c.; 13 entries. Jam tarts: Mrs. A. E. Humphreys 1, Miss B. Muir 2, Mrs. A. C. Arthur 3, Miss B. Thurston (Feilding) v.h.c., Mrs. 8. Wiggins h.c.; 10 entries. Cream puffs: Mrs. 0. AV. Turner 1, Miss B. Muir 2, Miss M. Vautier 3, Mrs. A. E. Humphreys v.li.c., Miss B. Thurston h.c.; 10 entries. Sausage rolls: Miss M. Vautier 1, Mrs. 8. Wiggins 2, Mrs. A. E. Humphreys 3, Mrs. AL Lower v.h.c.; eight entries. Ginger nuts: Mrs. 8. Wiggins 1, Mrs. S. W. Lankshear 2, Miss R. Dempster 3; five entries. Gems: Miss M. Vautier I, Miss C. Andrews 2, Mrs. 8. Wiggins 3; four entries. Shortbread: Mrs. A. E. Humphreys 1, Mrs. C. W. Turner 2, Mrs. S. Wiggins 3, Mrs. D. Buchanan v.li.c., Mrs. D. Ballinger h.c.; nine entries. Iced cake: Mrs. C. W. Turnor 1, Mrs. A. C. Kennerley (Weraroa) 2, Mrs. 11. N. Howe (Bongotea) 3; four entries. Sweets: Miss M. Vautier 1, Mrs. It. Finch (Palmerston North) 2; three entries. Toffee: Mrs. 8. W. Lankshear 1, Mrs. C. W. Turner 2, Miss M. Vautier 3, Mrs. It. Finch v.h.c.; live entries. Biscuits: Mrs. 8. Wiggins 1, Mrs. G. W. Turner 2, Mrs. W. S. Wood roof e 3; four entries. Tea cakes: Mrs. G. W. Turner 1, Mrs. S. Wiggins 2, Mrs. 8. V. Lankshear 3; four entries. ■ Novice Class. White bread: Mrs. D. Muldrock (Ashhurst) 1, Mrs. J. Ale Con achy (Bata) 2, Airs. 1. Ferguson (Ashhurst) 3; three entries. Scones: Airs. D. Aimdrock 1, Miss Vera Aiaedouald 2, Aliss E. Spilman (Palmerston North) 3, Airs. W. Andrews v.h.c., Mrs. I. Ferguson h.c.; nine entries. Fruit cake: Airs. J. Baylis (Palmerston North) 1, Airs. D. Aluldrock 2, Aliss Nancy Stuart (Palmerston North 3, Airs. I. Ferguson v.h.c.; six entries. Sponge sandwich: Airs. D. Aluldrock 1, Aliss P. Halley (Palmerston North) 2, Aliss M. Edmund (Alakino) 3, Aliss Nancy Stuart v.h.c., Miss Edna Spilman h.c.; 12 entries. Shortbread: Aliss P. Halley 1, Airs. D. Aluldrock 2, Airs. D. Ballinger 3, Alis* N. Stuart v.li.c.; six entries. Seed cake: Airs. D. Aluldrock 1, Airs. I. Ferguson 2, Aliss N. Stuart 3; only entries. Madeira cake: Airs. D. Aluldrock 1, Airs. I. Ferguson 2, Aliss N. Stuart 3; four entries. Jam roil: Airs. 1,. Ai. Signal 1, Airs. D. Aluldrock 2, Aliss N. Wilton (Longburn) 3; six entries. Fruit scone»: Mrs. D. Aluldrock 1, Airs. C. G. Perrin (Palmerston North) 2, Aliss V. Alacdonald 3; four entries. Pikelets: Airs. J. AlcDonald (Palmerston North) 1, Aliss P. Halley 2, Airs. I. Ferguson 3, Airs. B. Ballinger v.h.c., Airs. A. Clark (Palmerston North) h.c.; 12 entries. Tor Girls Under 16 Years. Shortbread: Aliss J. A. Wiggins (Ashhurst) 1, Aliss Joan Swinbourn (P.N.G.H.S.) 2, Miss E. Vautier (Whakarongo) 3, Aliss Jean KiJgour (Kairanga; v.h.c., Miss Alaynie Beed (P.N.G.ju.S.) h.c.; 16 entries. Aiadeira cake: Aliss E. Vautier 1, Aliss Jean Jiilgour 2, Aliss Joan Wiggins 3, Aliss J. Ghapman (Palmerston North) v.h.c., Aliss L. Aluglord (Kairanga) li.c.; nine entries. Piicelets: Aliss Evelyn Pniilips (P.N.G.H.S.) 1, Aliss Joan Swinbourn 2, Miss J. Patten (Palmerston North) J, Aliss Joan Wiggins v.h.c., Aliss E. Vautier h.c.; 11 entries. Biscuits: Miss Joan Wiggins 1, Aliss Jean Kiigour 2, Aliss E. \ autier 3; three entries. Cocoanut ice: Miss L. Alugford 1, Aliss J. Wiggins 2, Miss Dawn Parkcs (P.in.G.H.S.) 3, Aliss E. Vautier v.h.c.; nine entries. Jam or jelly: Miss Hazel Bmitk (Palmerston Nortli) 1, Aliss E, Vautier 2, Aliss J. Wiggins 3; live entries. PICKLES AND PRESERVES. (Judge: Airs. J. H. Pcrrett.) Home-made wine: 1. G. Wasley (Palmerston North) 1, E. E. Alabin (Tokomaru) 2, E. Atoms 3; four entries. Fruit, 3 varieties: Airs. A. E. Humphreys (Feilding; 1, Mrs. E. E. Spall 2, Airs. s A. Al. Jennings (Palmerston North) 3; three entries. Jam, 2 varieties: Mrs. Humphreys 1, Airs. Spall 2; three entries. Jellies, 2 sorts: Airs. Humphreys 1, Airs. Spall 2; threo entries. Alarnialadc: Airs. Humphreys 1, Mrs. Spall 2, Airs. Jennings 3; four entries. Tomatoes: Miss Winifred Hanson (Bunuythorpe) 1, Aliss D. Jessop (Feilding) 2, Mrs. Spall 3; five entries. Chutney: Airs. Humphreys 1, Airs. Jennings 2, Airs. Spall 3; three entries. Tomato sauce: Airs. Humphreys 1, Airs. Jennings 2, Aliss Jessop 3, Airs. W. S.

Woodroofc (Palmerston North) v.h.c.; six entries. Preserved vegetables: Miss Jessop 1, Airs. Spall 2, Airs. Humphreys 3; three entries. Vegetable pickles: Airs. Humphreys 1, Airs. Spall 2, Mrs. Jennings 3; three entries. Fruit pickles: Airs. Humphreys 1, Airs: Spall 2, Airs. C. G. Perrin (Palmerston North) 3; four entries. Bed cabbage: Mrs. Humphreys 1, Airs. Spall 2, Miss Jessop 3; four entries. Onions: Airs. Humphreys 1, Airs. Jennings 2, Airs. Spall 3; threo entries. Pears: Airs. A. Briggs (Palmerston North) 1, Airs. Humphreys 2, Airs. Spall 3; four entries. Peaches: Airs. Jennings 1, Airs. Humphreys 2, Airs. Spall 3; three entries. Soap: Airs. E. AlcKay (Bongotea) 1, Airs. Spall 2 Airs. Al. Coyle (Palmerston North) 3; four entries. Beer: AL J. AlcArtnev (Palmerston North) 1, T. A. l,ai:e (Palmerston North) 2, C. Graham (Kairanga) 3; eight entries. Sauce, a.0.v.: Airs. Jennings 1, Airs. Humphreys 2, Airs. Spall 3; five entries. FARMER’S BUTTER. (Judged by staff of Dairy Divisio_, .Department of Agriculture.) Fresh separator butter, pat or roll: Mrs. E. E. Spall (Whakarongo) 1, Airs. B. Hocking (Fitzhcrbert West) 2, Airs. J. A. Arctier (Aorangi) 3, At. Copley (Wanganui) v.h.c.; nine entries. Fresti separator butter (novices): Airs. D. Al. Shannon (Whakarongo) 1, Airs. Hocking 2, Airs. J. Doreen (Palmerston North) 3, Al. Copley v.li.c.; 10 entries. Non-separator butter, pat or roll: Aliss Frances Smith (Bongotea) J, Airs. Spall 2, Mrs. I’. Wood (Buunythorpe) 3; three entries.

PHOTOGRAPHY. (Judge: E. C. Simpson, Esq.) Open Classes. Landscape: Geo. Chance (Dunedin; 1 and 2, J. W. Johnson (Petono) 3; three entries. New Zealand landscape; F. B. Lamb (Christchurch) 1, Geo. Chance 2 and 3, J. W. Johnson v.h.c.; four entries. Seascape or marine: Geo.. Chance 1, F. L. Casbolt (Christchurch) 2 and 3; live entries. Portrait or figure study: J. W. Johnson 1 and 2, Alisa J. Hobday (Feilding) 3; four entries. Animal life: J. W. Johnson 1, F. B. Lamb 2, Geo. Chance 3; four entries. Any study: F. L. Casbolt 1, Geo. Cliaitce 2 and v.h.c., J. W. Johnson 3; seven entries. Any study, taken in, last 12 months: F. .L. Casbolt 1, Geo. Chance 2 and 3, J. W. Johnson v.h.c.; five entries. Amateurs. New Zealand landscape: A. Hobday (Feilding) 1,2 and 3, G. B. Chance, jur. v.h.c., J. G. Gibbs (Palmerston North) h.c., Aliss J. Al. S. Bcalo (Stratford) c; nine entries. Seascape or marine: A. L. Chance 1, A. Hobday 2 and 3, James and Smith (Hamilton) v.h.c., Aliss Doreen Brown (Christchurch) h.c.; seven entries. Portrait or figure study: James and Smith 1, Aliss Beale 2 and 3, G. Simon (Palmerston North) v.h.c., and h.c., Aliss I. Al. Klitsclier (Marton) c.; six entries. Animal life: Aliss Beale 1, J. Cowporthwaite (Greytown) 2 and 3, Geo. B. Chance v.h.c.; four entries. Any study, junior under IS years: A. L. Chance 1 and 2; two entries. Any study, up to half plate: G. Simon 1, C. Al. Shadbolt 2, G. K. Chance 3, James and Smith v.h.c., Aliss D. Brown h.c.; eight entries. ART AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS Drawing and Painting. Plants, in pencil or water colour: Gwen Christmas (P.N. Tech.) 1; two entries. Still life, in colour: Mavis Francis (P.N. Tech) 1; only entry. Landscape, from Nature, in colour: Mavis Francis 1; only entry. Outdoor studies, in black and white: Valerie Allan (P.N. Tech.) 1; three entries. Head from cast, in black and white: S. Goldfinch (P.N. Tccli.) 1; two entries. Head, from life, in black and white: S. Goldfinch 1; four entries. Head, from life, in colour: V. Allan (P.N. Tech.) 1; only entry. Studies of animals or birds, from life, in colour: V. Allan 1; only entry. Studies of animals or birds, from life, in black and white: B. Aludgwav (P.N. Tech.) 1; only entry. Hands or feet, from life: G. Christmas (P.N. Tech.) 1; three entries. Figure, from life, in black and white: S. Goldfinch 1, V. Allan 2; four entries. Head, from life, in pen and ink: A. O’Dea (P.N. Tech.) 1; two entries. Special Design Competition. Alerit card: A. O’Dca (P.N. Tech.) 1; seven entries.

Modelling. Alouth, nose, ear or eye, from the cast: Lorna Perrin (P.N. Tccli.) 1; only entry. Designs and Art Crafts. Original written or decorated page of verso or prose: D. Whitehead (P.N. Tech.) J ; two entries. Original work in stencilling: Joyce Gulbranscn (P.N. Tech.) f; only entry. Original work in leather, raised or inlaid: Elsie Hancox (P.N. Tech.) 1; four entries. Original poster design: A. O’Dca 1, V. Allan 2; seven entries. Original book illustration: A. O’Dea 1; three entries. Original art needlework: L. White (Woodford House) 1; oniy entry. Print from original lino cut: AI. Francis (P.N. Tech.) 1; two entries. Print from original etching: V. Allan 1; two entries. Lettering, as signwriter’s work: Aliss D. Jones (P.N. Tech.) 1, G. Jackson (P.N. Tech.) 2; six entries. Plain showcard writing: W. Allan (P.N. Tech.) 1, W. Aleßrido (P.N. Tech.) 2; six entries. Architectural Drawing and Woodwork. Architectural or decorative feature, showing methods of construction: Robert Young (Feilding Agricultural 11.5.) 1; two entries. Alodeis in woodwork with notes and sketches: Victor Watson (P.N. Tech.) 1, Andrew Dawson (Alasterton Tech.) 2; four entries. Day School Pupils. Drawing, from group of objects: G. Alercer (P.N. Tech.) 1; two entries. Drawings, in peu or pencil, from plants, shells, birds, etc,: AL Campbell (P.N. Tech.) 1; three entries. Drawings, in colour, from plants, etc.: Alary Ellison (Woodford House) 1; only entry. Original designs, in • colour and hi plant form: Al. Davis (Woodford House) 1, Carol Burrows (P.N. Tech.) 2; seven entries. Secondary and District High Schools. Drawing, from group, three objects: Lucy Harkness (P.N. Girls ’ High) 1, S. King (P.N. Boys’ High) 2; nine entries. Drawings, in pencil, from natural objects: Diana Hunter (Woodford House) I, Alary Ellison (Woodford House) 2; three entries. Drawings, in colour, from natural objects: Ann Alorrow (Woodford House) 1; two entries. Original designs, in colour, based on plant form: Betty Cutten (P.N. Girls’ High) 1, Diana Hunter 2, Joyce Armstrong (Wairarapa High) v.h.c.; 11 entries. Engineers and Electricians. Freehand sketches’ of actual engine details, machine part 3 and workshop tools: S. Astwood (P.N. Tech.) 1; only entry. Drawing, with instruments: Onslow Thompson (Alasterton Tech.) 1, C. Wright (P.N. Tech.) 2, G. Highfield (P.N. Tech.) h.c.; seven entries. The judges in the art and Technical

Schools’ section were as follow: Architectural drawing, Mr. B. Thorrold Jaggard; engineering classes, Air. C. R. Luke; Technical School modelling and drawing, Mrs. R. Hipkins; public school writing, Alessrs F. Fairbrother, J. Galland, D. W. Low arid W. S. Stansell; public school mapping and drawing, Mr. L. 11. Richardson. FLEECE WOOL CLASS. (Judge: Air. J. K. Frame, Wellington.; Hughes, Willans cup for best fleeces of purebred Romney wool: Voss Bros. (Lougbiirn). Hogget Wool. Romney, purebred: Voss Bros. 1 and 3, Jos. Batchelar (Linton) 2; seven entries. Southdown, purebred: J. Knight (Feilding) 1 and 3. Alassey College (P.N.) 2; seven entries. Best two fleeces, any breed or cross excepting purebred Romuey, Lincoln, Southdown or Corricdale: H. N. ATeEwen (Tiakitahuna) 1,2 anil 3; five entries. Similar class: Alassey College 1. 2 and 3; six entries. Ewe Wool, Any Age Above Hogget. Romney, purebred: Voss Bros. 1 and 2, Jos. Batchelar 3; six entries. Southdown, purebred: J. Knight J and 2; three entries. Primary Schools. Sewing. Standard 1: .Toy Newson (llokowlritu) J, May Donald (Hokowhitu) 2, Pauline Huntingdon (Hokowhitu) 3, Nola Bassett (Hiwinui) v.h.c., Don Thornton (College St.) h.c., Nina Scott (College St.) c.; seven entries. Std. 2: Doris Townley (Central), 1, Jocelyn Lassen (Hiwinui) 2, Ailecn Alaul (Hiwinui) 3, Joan Luxinore (Central) v.h.c.; six entries. Std. 3: Cynthia Port (Bussell St.) J, .Margaret Currie (Hiwinui) 2, Eileen Follett (Rata) 3; six entries. Std. 4: Dorothy Saul (Central) 1, Beth Penny (Central) 2, Valerie Anderson (Hokowhitu) and Jean Robin (Hokowhitu) equal 3, Aladge Alcachan (Hokowhitu) and Phyllis Lloyd (Hokowhitu) h.c.; nine entries. Std. 5: Alice Johnson (College St.) 1, Al. Ncilsen (Central) 2, Betty Hoffen (Central) 3, Ada Dalby (Central) c.; six entries. Std. (5: Dulcie Flyger (Ohakea) 1, Dorothy Whitaker (Central)-2, Beryl Chrystall (Central) 3, Dorothy Langridge (Central) v.li.c., Katie Snelling (Central) h.c.; 16 entries.

Handwork. Objects made from coloured wool, primers.—Merit 1: Laurccn Failcss, Nancy Wilton, June Bassett (Hiwinui). Coloured wool golliwog. Std. I.—Alerit II: Nina Scott (College Sewn toy. Std. 2. —Alerit I: Joe Clatworthy (Central). Billy Thorn (Hokowhitu - ); merit II: Jocelyn Lassen (Hiwinui). Valerie Calder, Iris Jones (Central). Pauline Huntingdon. Gerald Cole (llokowlii(ii) Article from waste rubber. Std. 3. — Merit. I: .Tack Needham (College M.T. Edmund Elliott (Centnil), Hudson Aislahie (Mnkerun); merit II: Cynthia Port. Joan Isbister (Russell St.). Toys from waste material. Std. -I.—Merit 1: Daisy Andrews (College St. - ), Ron do Vantier (Central), James Stubbs. Douglas ATurrav (Hokowhitu): merit. 11: George Skinner (Central). Gwen Bremer, Brian Cross. Arthur Hughes (Hokowhitu). Basket, Std. 5. Merit 1: Geoffrey FI all (Hiwinui). Pal Hughes (Bussoli St.). Model in wood. Std. (i.— Merit I: Vincent Grundy (College SC). Bruce Hardie (Terrace End), Colin Siddells, Ken Hammond, Greym Seymour (Central).

PIGS. Eerkshires. (Judge: Air. A. T. Rogers, Ngaruawahia.) Champion boar: Cheltenham Dairy Co’s; reserve champion: 11. B. Fieldhouse’s (Bongotea). Champion sow: 11. E. Fieldhouse’s; reserve champion: Cheltenham Dairy Co’s. Boar, 14 months and over: Cheltenham Dairy Co’s 1 and champion, and fi, W. P. Bickers’ (Bidgelands) 3; only entries. Boar, 8-14 months: 11. E. Fieldhouse’s I and reserve champion, Feilding Agricultural High School's 2; only entries. Boar. 4-S months: 11. E. Fieldhouse’s 1. Cheltenham Dairy Co’s 2, W. I’. Bickers’ 3; four entries. Boar, under 4 months: H. E. Fieldhouse’s 1; only entry; Sow, dry, 14 mouths aud over: H. E. Fieldhouse’s 1 and champion, Cheltenham Dairy Co’s 2 and reserve champion, 1,. B. Lcete’s (Bunnythorpe) 3; only entries. Sow, dry, 8-14 months: Cheltenham Dairy- Co’s 1; only entry. Sow, 4-S months: Cheltenham Dairy Co’s 1 and 3, H. E. Fieldhouse’s 2; only entries. Sow, under 4 months: H. E. Fieldhouse’s 1; only entry. Sow, any age, with litter under eight weeks: W.

P. Bickers’ 1, J. Morgan Is 2; four entries. Tamworths. |( Judge: Mr. A. T. Rogors, Ngarua-'. wahia.) Champion hoar: Cheltenham Dairy Go’s; reserve champion: Massey' Agricultural College’s. Champion sow: Cheltenham Dairy Co’s; reserve champion: H. :■ E. Pieldhouse’s. • Boar, 14 months and over: Massey Agricultural College’s 1 and rcservo champion, H. E. Eioldhouso’s 2, Cheltenham Dairy Co’s 3; only entries. Boar, 8-14 months: Cheltenham Dairy Co’s 1 and champion, C. W. Davison’s (Rongotea) 2, H. E.- Eieldhouse’s 3; only entries. Boar, 4-S months: W. A. Davison’s 1, J. McLinden’s (P.N.) 2, C. S. Hunt’s (Glen Oroua) 3, H. E. Eieldhouse’s .v.h.c.; eight entries. Boar, under 4 months: H. E. Eieldhouso’s 1 and 2,-P. Leamy’s (Kairanga) 3; only entries. . > , Sow, dry, 14 months and over: Cheltenham Dairy Co’s l and champion, H. E. Eieldhouse’s 2 and.reserve champion, B. E. Keillor’s 3, Massey Agricultural College’s v.h.c.; six entries. Sow, dry, 8-14 months: Eeilding Agricultural High School’s 1, J. McLinden’s 2; only entries. Sow, 4-8 months: 11. E. Eieldhouse’s 1, Cheltenham Dairy Co’s 2 and 3; seven entries. Sow, under 4 months: Cheltenham Dairy Co’s 1, H. E. Fieldhouse’s 2 and 3; only entries. Special Class. Kiwi Bacon Co’s cup for group consisting of boar and three of his male progeny: H. E. Eieldhouse’s 1. Large Whites. (Judge: Mr. C. S. Mexted, Te Kawa.) Champion boar: Mr. G. M. Whitelock’s (P.N.); reserve champion: Mr. G. M. Whitelock’s. Champion sow: Mr. D. Buchanan’s (Tiakitahuna); reserve champion: Mr. Beg Webb’s (Newbury). Boar, 14 months and over: G. M. Whitelock’s 1 and champion; Beg Webb’s 2; only entries. Boar, S-14 months: G. M. Whitelock’s 1 and reserve champion, E. P. Nielsen’s (Tiakitahuna) 2 and v.h.c., Reg Webb’s 3; eight entries. Boar, 4-8 months: G. M. Whitelock’s 1, Keg Webb’s 2 and 3; only entries. Boar, under 4 months: Reg Webb’s 1; only entry. Sow, dry, 14 months and over: D. Buchanan’s 1 and champion, Keg Webb’s .2 and reserve champion and 3, and v.h.c., B. E. Kellier’s h.c.; five entries. Sow, dry, 8-14 months: G. it. Whitelock’s 1, A. C. Major’s (Turakina) 2, E. P. Nielsen’s 3; five entries. Sow, 4-8 months: G. M. Whitelock’s 1, Keg Webb’s 2 and 3; only entries. Sow, under 4 months: Reg Webb’s 1 and 2; ODly entries. Sow, any age, with litter mot to exceed eight weeks: B. E. Keiller’s 1, G. M. Whitclock’s 2; only entries. Large Blacks. |( Judge: Mr. C. S. Mexted, To Kawa.) Champion boar: J. Morgan’s (Levin); reserve champion, G. M. Whitelock’s. Champion sow: G. M. Whitelock’s; reserve champion: 0. Christensen’s (Opiki). Boar, 14 months and over: J. Morgan’s (Levin) 1 and champion, G. M. Whitelock’s 2 and reserve champion; only entries. Boar, 8-14 months: N. • Pedersen’s (Kauwhata) 1, J. Morgan’s ; 2; only entries. Boar, 4-8 months: G. M. Whitelock’s 1 and 2, O. V. Clausen’s ;(Foxton line) 3; four entries. Boar, under 4 months: J. Morgan’s 1, G. M. Whitelock’s 2; only entries. Sow, dry, 14 months and over: G: M. Wbitefock’s 1 and champion, L. E. Sufi’s (Kopane) 2; only entries. Sow, dry, 8-14 months: 0. Christensen’s 1 and reserve champion, G. M. Whitelock’s 2, J. Morgan’s 3; only entries. Sow, under 4 months: J. Morgan’s 1, G. M. Whitelock’s 2; only entries. Special Pig Classes. (Judge: Mr. T. Marks, Auckland.) Best porker, any age, breed or cross, suitable for export, live weight 110 lbs., exhibits judged alive at the Show, later frozen and shipped to London and judged there on carcase: W. A. Davison’s (Kongotea) 1, M. J. Krivan’s 2, Eeilding Agricultural High School’s 3 and v.h.c.; 14 entries. Best porker, any age, breed or cross, most suitable for pork, live weight 120135 lbs.: W. A. Davison’s 1 and 3, M. J. Krivan’s 2, Keg Webb’s v.h.c.; ten entries. Best bacon pig, any age, breed or cross, not to exceed 220 lbs, live weight: A. J. Baxter’s (Aorangi) 1, M. J. Krivan’s (Awapuni) 2, H. E. Eieldhouso’s (Kongotea) 3, Keg Webb’s (Newbury) v.h.c.; nine entries. Purebred pig, to be judged as bacon pig, open to all breeds, not to exceed 220 lbs. live weight: A. J. Baxter’s 1, B. E. Keillor’s (P.N.) 2, M. J. Krivan’s 3, C. S. Hunt’s (Glen Oroua) v.h.c.; eight entries.

Motor Olympia Opened NEW CARS CLAIM INTEREST OF CROWDS The appeal made by the announcement that this year’s Spring Show would feature a Motor Olympia exceeded the anticipations of tho promoters. Well before official. opening time a great crowd gathered- about tho entrance eager to enter the exhibition hall where there was offered a truly magnificent exhibition of modern-motor-cars. Mr. David Collis, president, in introducing Mr. S .A. Nash, M.P., alluded to the success of . theexhibition which afforded the public the opportunity of yiewing the very latest productions in motor-cars. Mr. Nash congratulated the Manawatu Motor Traders’ Association upon their enterprise in holding a motor Olympia. For some years the Show had excellent exhibitions but unfortunately these were not carried on. He trusted, however, that this year would mark the beginning of a new and greater effort in the matter of motor exhibitions and that the good feeling existing, botween the. association and the motor .traders would be further cemented to definitely establish an annual •, motor Olympia which he visualised would be second to hone in New Zealand. “Looking at the very fine show of cars at this Olym-’ pia, our minds run back to the- beginning of the century when the ownership of a car was a sign of wealth, ’ ’ said Mr. Nash. “To-day,” he continued, “the working man can own a car.” Cars, in their infancy, he went on,-were certainly ungainly to look at for their lines were taken from the horse carriage which they were displacing. Those who were brave enough to ride in them wero perched high in tho air and without a shadow of protection from the elements. The'-engines that drove those first cars were, compared with the engines of

the modern car, unreliable. Altogether motoring in those days was not something to bo taken lightly —it was'an adventure. To-day it was no longer an adventure —it was a pleasure. Continuing, Mr. Nash said that the cars of to-day were well designed and calculated to please the most fastidious. Their engines were Both economical and silent in operation. Almost everyone to-day was a ear owner and if not an owner had had the experience of riding in one. Further, almost every activity of the present generation depended upon motor transport. In fact, so great a part did the car play in our lives to-day that the effort of going anywhere without a car detracted from the pleasuro of it. The car had passed through the stages of novelty and hobby until now it was basically a pure social necessity and an accepted adjunct to evory household. Who, he asked, would live in the country without a car? The country dweller could have his lunch in the town and be JOO miles away by dinner time. A fine feature of motordom to-day, he said, was the number of English -cars now manufactured. Up and until 1930 American cars were the most popular but since then tho English product had become a serious competitor owing to tho energies of such notable figures in the English motor manufacturing industry as Lord Nuffield. There was also Henry Ford who had brought mass car production to England. The recent revision of the tariffs had offorod greater facilities to tho British manufacturer particularly in the matter of assembling cars in New Zealand which in turn provided employment for our own people and was a system that should bo encouraged. Concluding, Mr. Nash offored his congratulations on the very fine exhibition and he trusted that good business would result from it. Next year he hoped an oven larger display would bo offered. Ho had every pleasuro in declaring the Olympia open.

Primarily a Problem of Marketing THE CHALLENGE TO PRIMARY PRODUCTION. "The world seems to be producing, and capable of producing in still greater measure, more than it can effectively handlo and distribute to its people. That is the challenge and_ the proulcin to-day,” said Mr. «J. A. Nash, M.P., in the course of his remarks,, when opening the 49th Spring Show of the Manawatu and' West Coast A. and P. Association. "Wo are opening this Show at a time when New Zealand agriculture and its problems arc fairly well in the forefront of attention, when a certain amount of political interest, even of mild ‘ controversy, is focussed on the farmer, and at a time when some excited critics are extravagantly prochjiming that Parliament and the Government of the Dominion are destroying our most cherished rights and institutions, and setting up bureaucratic tyrannies to our infinite ruin, - ’ said Mr. Nash. "These are matters to bo dealt with in Parliament, and in calm discussion with tho electors at the appropriate time, rather than now. Yet it is impossible to open .this fcihow without being reminded of some aspects of these controversial problems. "Here at this. Show we have displayed, in striking; profusion, the fruits of production in various shapes and forms. It was only the other day that the people and the Government, ni this country, and all other countries were straining every energy to encourage an increased volume of production. Ho who had made two blades of grass grow where one grew beforo was tho first patriot, and no country responded to that appeal for an increased quantity of farm production more effectively than did this little Dominion. For instance, take our New Zealand dairy produce exports. The total for 50 years to 1920 was 7,497,000 cwt. of butter, and for 10 years after 1920,12,329,000 cwt., making a total of 19,827,000 cwt. for the 60 years, so that in tho last ten years we had an increase of 62 per cent, over the previous 50 years. The totals for cheese wore 25,514,000 cwt. for the 60 years, but the last ten years showed an increase of 58 per cent, as against the previous 50 years. "That increase in production is creditable, and while tho world in any quarter stands in need of food, nobody would be so stupid as to deny the value of the achievement, nor the vital importance of maintaining and surpassing it. Yet for all that, to-day we have forcibly impressed upon our minds that the task of increasing tho volume of production is not tho first in the order of immediate urgency. The immediate problem which I have just mentioned is the reason and justification for tho measures that are being taken towards furthering the organisation of agricultural marketing and production. "I want you to note tho order of those words, and as they appear in the title of the Agriculture (Emergency Powers) Bill now before Parliament. It is not tho production and marketing which would be the logical sequence, but tho marketing and production or agricultural products in that order. This emphasises the fact that it is primarily a problem of marketing. Marketing governs production, and a more adequate organisation to improve marketing is essential. It is first in order of urgency. "The keynote of the proposals now before Parliament is that the industry should he enabled to put its own house in order, not that it should bo dominated by any official bureaucracy, so far as the farmers are concerned. The Commission of Inquiry recommended that tho Dairy Board should consist of four members appointed by tho Government and four elected by the producers, with the chairman appointed by tho Government. The Bill is drawn to leave more control with the producers. It gives them four representatives, and tho Government nominees are three, the chairman being elected by tho board itself. Generally, the plan is to create competent, independent authorities, removed from immediate political control, who will bo able in close and constant co-operation with the industries immediately concerned to carry through the changes that are required. "Why are changes required?” asked Mr. Nash. "It is proper to remind ourselves of the root cause of the condition in which we find ourselves. In all this business of what is vaguely labelled ‘planning agriculture’ profound changes in outlook and in political and economic action are occurring in England to-day. She has abandoned her easy going ways of laissez-faire. Her

free trado Liberalism of the 19th century is a past memory. Energetically and solidly she is developing her own agriculture. From this development in England we cannot remain immune. Further, wo cannot ignore it iJ; wo would. "The farmer has done his work well, too w6ll, some begin to think. He has produced - the fruits of the earth in embarrassing abundance and ismnable to receive the reward of his labour. We are faced with a problem. While lamb and mutton are maintaining a good price and wool has improved compared with two years ago, still, think as we may, wo will have to face quotas before long. Therefore, other markets must be sought so that we shall be ablo to dispose of our surplus products.” he concluded.

First Exhibition. 1 Pin Money O Second Exhibition. Black Duke 1 Davolo .. 2