KAWAKAWA A. AND P. SHOW

Northern Advocate, 6 February 1928, Page 7

KAWAKAWA A. AND P. SHOW

IDEAL CONDITIONS,

HIGH-QUALITY DISPLAY.

The weather conditions could not have been more favourable than they were on Saturday for the holding of Kawakawa Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s third annual show on the racecouse grounds at Kawakawa. The attendance of the public was much larger than on either of the previous occasions and was reflected in au increase of gate money, the takings amounting to £59 2s 6d, as against about £4l last year. Exhibits were numerically greater in all sections than those of last year, and improve!! quhlity all round was a marked feature of this year’s fixture. As at last year’s show, the outstanding feature of the inside exhibits whs the wonderful display of the Karetu Native School. The classification of the large number of items, some 400, having been the work of the enthusiastic teacher of the school, Mr H. G. McGowan, While all the produce was not grown in the school gardens of the individual pupils a good percentage came from that source, while the plots at the scholars homes were also called upon to contribute to the display, and which reflected great credit on teacher and pupils alike, showing that great interest is taken by the Keretu community in making the land produce both in quantity, quality and variety, at the same time a magnificent testimony alike to the productivity of the North and to the variety of fruits, vegetables and fodders that can be successfully grown here. To enumerate all the different items shown in this collection would reach beyond - the limits of our space, but amongst others wo noticed the following.—Apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, plums, nice tomatoes, cauliflowers, cabbages, onions, huge turnips, potatoes, carrots, beetroot, peas, French beans, honey in the comb, bottled fruits in large variety, fruit sauces, dried apples, marrows, cucumbers, rock melons, pumpkins, butter, milk, cream, cheese, collections of fodder plants, and numerous packages of seeds of grasses and agricultural plants making a unique display of which the Karetu School, which is situated between Kawakawa and Opua, and attended by some 40 native children may well feel proud. . The Kawakawa school entry was very creditable, most of, the exhibits being in good show condition: it included apples, nectarines, tomatoes, squashes, potatoes, bottled fruits and jams, etc. In the fruit section the outstanding class was that of nectarines, 13 entries being shown, tne first 'award being of good size, and much closer to the dessert stage than some of the others even if they were slightly larger in size. Dessert peaches were good, especially t|o first-prize entry. In pears the exhibits were not forward enough, and this applies also to some of the desert apple entries, the fine Grjivensteins shown having missed the chief awards on this account. There was a choice exhibit of the beautifully flavoured green-gage plum which easily took the first award against the larger Japanese ‘Kelsey. In culinary plums, the wellknown Diamond was first. Lemons were mostly too large; one entry had been pulled from the tree and another was shown with an inch or two of rough stalk. Lemons for both market and exhibition must have the stem cut close to the fruit. On the whole the fruit shown was an advance on last year’s exhibits, and presumably on account of the prevailing dry conditions the brown rot was not so much in evidence on stone fruits.

In vegetables the display was not nearly up to that of last year, and ibis is quite understandable when the Weather is taken into account. Onions ' were good but rather large both for market and household purposes, and while a certain amount of preparation of the bulbs is desirable it is unwise to shave oil the stalk too closely as this interferes with the keeping qualities of the onion. Potatoes were fair, but none of the better" quality newer varieties were shown, such as New Era, British Queen, Sutton’s No. 26, Sutton's Supreme Gold Coin or Arran Chief. Beans were good, and the peas were especially worthy of mention, taking the dry season into consideration. '

In flowers the dahlias and zinnias were very fine, certain blooins of the latter would have been hard to beat at a metropolitan exhibition, being good in colour, shape and size. The collections of flowers were not shown to advantage.' Some day, it is to be hoped that exhibitors at Kawakawa will advance to showing collections of flowers in single glasses for each variety, 'while the number of specimens ought to be specified as well as' different classes for perennials, annuals, and lily tribe. At present flowering shrubs, amaryllis, perennials and annuals arc put together in the collections, so that the choice specimens arc swamped by . the others. Mrs J, McKenzie’s colle'ction of 14 . bottled fruits received a special award, which was worthily earned as the fruits were of most attractive appearance and included grapes' (w.Mte and coloured), Cape gooseberries, plums, pears, peaches, apples, blackberries and rhubarb. > Two breeds of cattle were shown, namely, Jerseys and Friesians, the latter including a Royal Show champion bull, and in the horse, classes, hunters, ? hacks and ponies were well represented.

JUDGES

Mr A. E. Watkins, Takinini, was judge of the Jerseys; Mr J. Parkinson, Devonport, the Priesians, and Mr A. H. Storey, Te Awamutu, the horse classes.

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS,

A very fine array of twelve handsome silver cups adorned the precincts of the secretary’s office, and after the judging had been completed, the president, the Hon. Vernon Reed, M.L.C., in a few well-spoken -words of congratulation, presented them to the owners of the champion and other animals as follows: —

7 Champion Medium Draught, mare or gelding, 4 years and over; silver cup presented by Mr C, J. Wells. —Mr F. Marshall’s Baldy.

Weight-carrying Hack; silver cup presented by Mr F, Marshall.—C, Wells’ Pat.

Champion Hunter; silver cup presented by Mr T. Brown. —L. H. Burke’s McDuff.

Champion Hack; silver cup presented by Mr D. Penny.—C. Wells’ Pat. Champion Jersey Bull; silver cup presented by Mr A. H. Morgan. —J. L. Paul,

Champion Jersey Cow; silver cup presented by Messrs Wallace Supplies, Ltd. —A. -Christie’s Real Lace. Jersey Heifer, one year; silver cup presented by Mr E. Doel. —A. 0. Brown, Jersey Heifer, 2 years, bred and owned in the Bay of Islands County; silver cup presented by Messrs J. Marshall and Co.—A, Hazzard, Bethune Farm. Champion Grade Jersey Cow, highest producing type; silver cup presented by tine Hon. Vernon Reed. —W. Lee. Champion Friesian Bull; silver cup presented by Mr A, E. Phillips.—J. Mackereth. Champion Friesian Cow; silver cup presented by Mr C. F. 0. Miller. —C. H. Steadman.

CLASS AWARDS.

HORSES. DRAUGHTS. Champion Medium Draught.—-*F. Marshall’s Baldy. Medium Draught, mare or gelding, 4 years and over. —F. Marshall’s Baldy 1, K.T.C.’a Kitty 2, F. Marshall’s Nell 3.

(Medium Draught, mare or gelding, 3 years— K.T.C.’s Sandy 1. Two-horse Farm Team, medium.—F. Marshall 1 and 3, K.T.C. 2. Thoroughbred Entire. —T, Carson’s Sheffield 1. HACKS. Mare, suitable for breeding remounts. —N. Sloane’s Yum Yum 1, G. Davis’ Taumata 2, L. H, Harvey 3. Maiden Hack.—Cleary Bros. 1, B. Mooney 2, A. Christie 3.

Hack, bred and owned in Bay of Islands County. —C. Ludbrook 1, Cleary Bros. 2, Miss Knudsen 3.

Lightweight Hack, 10 stone. —E. K. Plaisted 1, N. Sloane 2, L. Harvey ?>. Weight-carrying y Hack. —C. Wells’ Pat 1, 0. Wells’ Finlayson 2, C. Ludbrook’s Larrikin 3.

Heavyweight Hack, 34 stone. L. H, Burke’s McDuff 3, P. H. Mander 2, H. L. Squire 3. .

Cob, mare or gelding, lightweight. N. Sloane 3, Miss Knudsen 2.

Cob, heavyweight. —C. Wells’ Finlayson 3, C. Ludbrook’s Larrikin 2. Utility Horse, ride, drive and plough.—G. Davis’ Cherry 3, F. H. Mander 2.

Pony, mare or gelding, over 12 hands. —N. Sloane 1, W. J. King 2, A. Christie 3.

Pony, 12 hands and under. —F, 'Mar shall 1 and 2, E. C. Clarke 3.

Pony, 14,2 hands or under; owned and ridden by Maori boy or girl.—W. Bristoc I.; Lady’s Hack, ridden by lady—C. Wells’ Pat 1, N.* Sloane 2, E. K. Plaisted 3. Military Horse, 14.3 hands to 15.2. —L. H. Burke’s McDuff 1, N. Sloane’s YumYuin 2, C. Wells’ Hat 3. Hack owned and ridden by a Maori. —G. Davis 1, J. Tane 2. Trotting Horse; pace, style and action 'to be considered.—W. J. King 1, A. Johnson 2, C. Ludbrook 3. Champion Hack. —C. Wells’ Pat. Pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 12 hands.—W. Taylor’s Chum 1.

COMPETITIONS.

Lady Eider.—Miss Robinson 1, Miss McDonald 2.

Light H(inter tip to 11 stone— N. Sloane 1, E. O. Evans 2, Cleary Bros.

Heavy Hunter up to 13 stone—L. H. Burke’s McDuff 1, W. Taylor 2, N. Sloane 3.

Champion Hunter, —L. H. Burke’s McDuff.

Open Eider’s Competition for gentleman rider. —N. Sloane 1, M. Cleary 2, L, Plaisted 3. Bare-back ridCr over hurdles. —N. Sloane 1, A. Mitchell 2, A. Christie 3. Girl Rider (astride) not exceeding 35 years.—Eflie Reed 1, May McDonald 2, Eflie Studholme 3, Boy Eider not exceeding 15 years. — G. Plaisted 1, J. Sloane 2, L, Gray 3. Child Eider, under 10 years.—Eflie Reed 1, May McDonald 2, Phillips 3. Child Eider, under 12 years. —Vincent Taylor 1, Morris Harvey 2. Walking Horse. —S. Tane 1, A. Johnson 2, C. Ludbrook 3. Horse, walk, trot, gallop.—H. L. Squire 1, M. Cleary 2, L. Harvey 3.

DAIRY CATTLE.

JERSEYS—PEDIGREE.

Champion Bull.—J, L. Paul. Reserve Champion.—C. E. Goodhue Bull, three years and over. —C. E Goodhue .1, T. Lemon 2. Bull, two years.—A. J. Skudder 1. Bull, one year.—J. L. Paul 1, A Hazzard, Bethiuie Farm 2, A. 0, Brown 11.

Bull Calf—L. G, Doel 1, A. Buzzard, Bethune Farm 2 and 3. Champion Cow. —A. Christie’s Real Lace. Reserve Champion. —A. 0. Brown’s Eaton Ruby. Cow, three years , and over. —A. Christie 1, A. O. Brown 2 and 3.

Heifer, two years. —J. L. Paul 1, A. 0. Brown 2, A. Hazzard, Bethune Farm, 3. Heifer, one year. —A. O. Brown 3, A. Christie 2, A. Hazzard, Bethune Farm, 3. Heifer Calf. — A. Christie I and 2, \A. O. Brown 3,

Heifer, 2 years, bred and ow'ned in Bay of Islands County.—A. Hazzard, Bethune Farm, Dorothy’s Dolly 1, Cleary Bros. 2. (Special) cow with C.O.R. all prizes given by Dr. George Walker, Whangarei.—A. Christie, 318 points 1, A. Hazzard, Bethune Farm, 317 points 2, A. Hazzard, Bethune Farm, 310 points FRIESIAN’S. Champion Bull. —J. Mackereth. Reserve Champion.—C. H. Stead-

man. Bull, three years and over.—-J. Mackereth 1, C. H. Steadman 2. Bull, two years,—C. H. Steadman 1.

Bull, one year. —T. O’Hanlon 1, C H. Steadman 2.

Bull calf. —C. H. Steadman 1, G. H. McKenzie 2, Champion Cow. —C. H. Steadman. Reserve Champion.—T. O’Hanlon. ■Cow, three years and over.—C, H. Steadman 1, T. O’Hanlon. 2. Heifer, two years.—C. H. Steadman 1 and 2.

Heifer, one year.—C. H. Steadman 1 and 2, ( Heifer calf.— T. O’Hanlon 1, C. H. Steadman 2.

GRADE JERSEYS. ' Champion Grade cow. —W. Lee’s Blackie. Reserve champion.—W. Lee. Cow, throe years and over. —W. Lee 1 and 2, D. Taylor 3. Heifer, two years.—W. Lee 1. Heifer, one year.—W. Lee 1, J. A. M. Tabateau 2, Pen of three Grade Cows. —W. Lee 1. GRADE CALVES. ' Pen of three Jersey Heifer Calves* R. T. Tilson 1, Cleary Bros. 2 and 3. PIGS. (Judge: Mr D. J. Fraser, Whangarei.) Porker.—V. Taylor 1. Baconer. —V. Taylor 1 and 2.

DOGS.

(Judge; Mr L. Irving.)

Sporting Dog.—Mr Hughes’ Pointer 1, Mr Godkin’s Belton Setter 2, Mr Godkin’s Irish Setter 3.

FRUIT.

(Judges: Mrs A. Englund and Mr J,

Mackie.) 4 Desert Apples.—Miss T. Neill 3, R. Dodd 2, A. H. Cotton h.e. 4 Culinary Apples. —A. H. Cotton 3, J. R. ftkcKenzio 2, A. Mayhew h.e.

4 Desert Peaches. —A. H. Cotton 3, J. E. McKenzie 2, Miss M. A. Hall h.e. 4 Canning Peaches, —E, Blundell 3, N. May 2. 4 Dessert Pears.—B. Lemon 3. 6 Dessert Plums. —A, H. Cotton 1, W. Boswell 2.

6 Culinary Plums.—A. H. Cotton 1, M. Tautari 2.

6 Nectarines.—Miss T. Neill 1, J. Milne 2, A. H. Cotton h.c. 3 Lemons. —Mrs Eaikes 1, N. May 2. Collection Apples.—R. Dodd 1, J. R. McKenzie 2.

Collection Fruits.—A. H. Cotton 1, Collection Plums. —J. R. McKenzie 1.! Collection Peaches. —A. H. Cotton 1, M. A. Hall 2.

FLOWERS.

(Judges: Mrs A. Englund and Mr J,

Mackie,) 6 Dahlias, cactus. —Mrs A. W. Smith 1 and h.c., N. May 2. 12 Dahlias.—Mrs Clark 1; 6 African Marigolds.—Mrs Davis .1, Mrs Clark 2.

12 French Marigolds,—Mrs Clark 1 for both of her entries.

6 Zinnias. —Mrs S. W. Smith 1 and 2, Mrs Clark h.c. Collection of Cut Blooms.—Mrs Hargreaves 1, Miss M. A. Hall 2. Best Decorated Vase. —Miss A. Parkinson. 1 and 2. FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCE. (Judge: Mr Jos. Mackie, Whangaroi.) ?, Cucumbers, medium. —Sandeman I. 3 Cucumbers, apple. —Miss A. Hall 1, Sandeman and E. C. Clarke, equal, 2. 1 Cabbago.-Mrs J. Bunyan 1, O’Hanlon 2. 3 Table Carrots.—Mrs Rear L 1 Cabbage Lettuce. —J. Marshall 3 and 2. 3 Spanish Onions. —R. Dodd 1. M. A. Hall 2, T. Keogh h.c. Five entries. 3 Onions, any other variety.—Parkinson 1. 3 Tree Onions. —Parkinson 3. 3 Beetroot. —Sandeman 1, Parkinson 2. 12 Shallots. —Parkinson 1, Mrs J. McKenzie 2. 1 Water Melon.—Miss T, Neill 1. 6 Stalks Rhubarb.—B. Lemon 1.

1 Vegetable Marrow—Jack Taylor 1. 1 Pumpkin, heaviest. —B, J, Rear 1. 12 French Beans. —Mrs Rear .1, o’Hanlon 2. 12 Runner Beans. —J. Marshall 1, Sasdeman 2. 12 Pods Peas.—R. Dodd 1, Miss M. Chapman 2. 1 Sunflower. —J. Marshall 1. 12 Hen Eggs. —Mrs Rear 1, Miss A. Hall 2. 12 Duck Eggs. —J. Marshall 1, 11b Fresh Butter. —Mrs Crooks 1, J. Marshall 2. Collection Potatoes.—W. F. Baldwin 1. 5 Plot a toes. —N. May 1. ' COOKING. HOME INDUSTRIES. (Judge: Mrs F. Nutsford, Whangarei.) 6 Pikelets.—Mrs H. Morgan 1, (Mrs N. Crooks 2, Mrs V .Taylor 3. G .Scones, plain.—Mrs N. Crooks 1, Mrs H. Morgan 2, Mrs F. Marshall 3. G Fancy Scones—Mrs F. Marshall 1. Madeira Cake.—Mias E. Mackereth 1. Rainbow Cake. —Mrs J. R. McKenzie 1.

Jam Sandwich, with butter. —Mrs J. R. McKenzie I, Miss . Hall 2, Miss Aileen Parkinson 3, Jam Sandwich, without butter.—Mrs C, Smith 1, Mrs NT. Crooks 2. Plate Shortbread. —Mrs F. Marshall 1, Mrs N. Crooks 2, Mrs A. Skudder 3, Plate Cream Puffs.—Mrs J. R. McKenzie 1, Mrs L. Hamilton 2, Mrs Bert Squire 3. Jam Roll, with butter. —Mrs J. Rear t 1. i Jam Roll, without butter. —Mrs J. Rear 1, Mrs B. Lemon 2. 21b Currant Loaf, yeast,—Mrs J. Milne 2. An entry in ibis class was disqualified because sultanas were used in'place of currants. 21b Loaf White Bread. —Miss Mary Crooks 1, Mrs Bryden 2, Mrs N. Crooks and Mrs J. Rear, equal, 3. . 21b Loaf Brown Bread. —Mrs Bryden 1.

21b Loaf White Bread, open to those who have never won a first prize,—Miss Opal -Crooks 1, Mrs B. Lemon 2, Mrs N. Crooks 3.

Rich Fruit Uake—Mrs H. Morgan 3, ifers A. Fleet 3. Iced Cake,—Mrs B. Leinon 1.

PRESERVES.

(Judge: Mrs A. Englund.)

Jar Lisbon Marmalad?, —Mrs C, Smith 1.

Jar Marmalade. —Mrs 0. Smith 1, Mrs W. J. King 2 and 3.

Jar Blackberry Jam.—Mrs J. McKenzie 1.

Jar Plum Jam. —Mrs W. J. King 1, Mrs H. Morgan 2, Mrs F. Marshall h.e. Jar Peach Jam. —Mrs W. J. King 1. Jar Jam, any variety. —Mrs H. Morgan 1,2 and h.e.

Jar Apple Jelly.—Mrs Raikes 3, Mrs C. Smith 2, Mrs J. McKenzie 3. Jar Quince Jelly.—Mrs J. McKenzie 3.

Jar Quince Preserve, —Mrs H. Mor gan 3.

Collection Preserved Fruits.—Mrs J, IVTcKenzie 3. and special. Bottle Plums.—Mrs J. McKenzie 1.

Bottle Peaches.—Mrs J. McKenzie 3 Bottle Pears. —Mrs J. McKenzie 3.

Bottle Apples} —Mrs J. McKenzie 3. Bottle Nectarines. —Mrs J. McKenzie

Bottle Tomatoes.—Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs H. Morgan 2. Bottle Honey.—Mrs Wahxlich 3. Bottle Tomato Sauce.—Mrs H. Morgan 3, Mrs J. McKonzie 2. Bottle Plum Sauce.— Mrs B. Squire I, Mrs H. Morgan 2 and h.e. Bottle Chutney.—Mrs J. McKenzie 3. Collection Jellies, 3 varieties.—Mrs J. McKenzie 3. Bottle Sulphur Dried Apples.—Mrs J. McKenzie 3.

needlework.

(Judge: Mrs Chandler.)

Plain Sewing, child's frock, hand made —Mrs C. Skudder 1, Mrs H. Morgan 2. Specimen Tatting.—Mrs W. Vivian 1. Tea Cosy.—Miss M. Chapfnan 1 and 2.

Supper Cloth, crochet.—Miss M. Chapman 1, Mrs J. Cyoss 2, Miss M. Flannigan h.e. Seven! entries. Supper Cloth, embroidered.—Mrs A. H. Storey (To Awamutu) 1, Miss J. Poster 2, Miss Chapman and Mrs C. E. Raynor both h.c. Bight entries. Tray Cloth.—Mrs ‘C. Qkudder 1, Miss M. Chapman -2, and h.e. Table Centre.—Mrs A. H. Storey 1 and 2, Mrs B. V. Smith h.c. Nitie entries. ~ Cushion Cover.—“ Miss Euby Smith 1, and said by the judge to be well worth the prize. Pair Embroidered Pillow Shams Miss M, Chapman 1, Mrs C. Skudder 2. Sheet Sham, embroidered.—Miss M. Chapman 1. Baby’s Knitted Bootees.—Mrs L. Hamilton 1, Baby’s Knitted Pilcher.—Mrs H. Morgan 1. Baby’s Crochet Bonnet.—Mrs C. Smith’ 1, Mrs J. Cross 2. Luncheon Set.—Miss M. Chapman 1 and 2.

Dressing Table Set.—Miss M. Chapman 1, Mrs E. V. Smith 2, Miss Z. Bates h.c.

Pram Spread. —Mrs W. J. King 1. Boudoir Cap.— Mrs E. V. Smith 1, Mrs Eear 2, Mr.s E. V. Smith h.c. 2 Crochet D’Oyleys. —Mrs J. Cros# 1, Miss M, Chapman 2, 2 D’Oyleys, embroidered, white or coloured. —Mrs S. W. Smith 3, Miss M. Chapman 2. Princess Petticoat, silk, hand-made, embroidered—Miss E. Irving 1, Miss M. Chapman 2, Miss E. .Mander h.c., Mrs B. McFarlane h.c.

Lady’s Nightdress, embroidered. — Miss B. Irving 3, Mrs B. McFarlane 2, Mrs H. Morgan h.e. • Guest Towel, embroidered. —Miss M. Chapman 1 and h.e., Miss R. Mander 2. Lady’s Fancy Coat-hanger.—Mrs B. McFarlane 3, Miss Elsie McCready 2, Mrs S. W. Smith h.e. Lady’s Fancy Shoe Trees. —MisC E. McCready 3, Mrs B. McFarlane 2, Miss R. Mander h.e. Richelieu, cut work. —Miss M. Chapman 3, Miss R. Mander 2. MISCELLANEOUS. School Relay Race, two boys and two girls.—Karetu Native School .1, Kawakawa 2, Morewa 3. Hoop Race.—Fred Brydon 3, Henry Parkinson 2, Tom LeC 3.