SUCCESSFUL SHOW DAY AT HUKERENUI

Northern Advocate, 7 February 1936, Page 3

SUCCESSFUL SHOW DAY AT HUKERENUI

i Adverse Elements Overcome; Sunshine ! Follows Flood

TOOTHING but praise can be bestowed on officials and all concerned in the staging of the twenty-second annual show of the Hukerenui Agricultural and Industrial Association

man rider, over hurdles: M. Worsp 1, H. Mclnnes 2, R. Burgess 3. Heavyweight hunter, capable of carrying 14 st over hurdles: S. G. Worsp 1, H. Mclnnes 2, R. Weaver 3. Maiden hunter; S. G. Worsp 1, R. Weaver 2, P. Dinsdale 3. Bending competition: P. Dinsdale 1, N. Mason 2. Lady rider: Miss M. Tennant 1. Miss J. Spick 2. Single lady rider, who has never won a prize in a show ring: Miss J. Spick I. Heavy cob, 15 hands and under: Mrs V. Donaldson 1, D. L. McLean 2. Light cob, 15 hands and under; G. Plaisted 1, Miss M. Millington 2, B. Crane 3. Pony, 14.2 hands or under: Miss J. Spick 1, S. G. Worsp 2, B. i Crane 3. Pony, 13.2 hands or under, ridden by boy or girl: Miss Dulcie Draffin 1, Miss’ Irene Mitchie 2. Best j looked-after school pony, for boy or girl attending school, under 14 years of age: Miss Dulcie Draffin 1, Miss J. Spick 2, Miss Irene Mitchell 3. Shet- | land ponies: Dulcie Draffin 1, G. Plais- I ted 2. Walking horse, style and I action; horse to walk only: H. Croft I 1, A. Christie 2, R. Weaver 3. Best j shod hack: D. L. McLean 1. Boy rid- j er, under 15 years: B. Crane 1, A. Mclnnes 2, D. Mclnnes 3. Girl rider, under 15 years; B. Mclnnes 1, J. Spick 2, Dulcie Draffin 3. Stockman’s com- I petition: H. Crane 1, R. Burgess 2, P. Dinsdale 3. Bare-back rider: R. Burgess 1, A. Christie 2, H. Mclnnes 3.

yesterday. Anything but an alluring outlook presented itself a few days beforehand. In common with other properties in the district, the showground was inundated in the recent floods and a postponement appeared imminent.

The committee, however, was not to be beaten and can deservedly pat themselves on the back for carrying to successful fruition their will to win.

|The accomplishment of this object j meant much preliminary toil but supj port from all interested was a heartjening factor. | Exhibitors, on whom so much depends, adopted the right spirit and rallied round the association. The attendance yesterday demonstrated the public’s approval of the effort, the gate receipts approximately parring with previous ocoasions. Fortunately, the atrocious weather recently, did not have anything like the detrimental effect on entries as was anticipated and, taken on the whole, yesterday’s function added another chapter to a successful career. Hukerenui was bathed in glorious sunshine, and the farming community, ranging from old settlers to juveniles, revelled in the conditions. Stock The Feature.

CATTLE. Registered Shorthorns (Judge: Mr B. P. Hawken, Maunu). —Pedigree bull: F. Elliott 1. Pedigree cow: J. J. Whimp 1. Bull, one year and under two: F. Elliott 1, J. J. Whimp 2, S. Forsyth 3. Bull, two years and under three: F. Elliott 1, J. J. Whimp 2. Bull, three years and over; S. Forsyth 1. Cow, three years and over, in milk or visibly in calf: J. J. Whimp 1, S. Forsyth 2 and 3. Heifer, one year and under two: F. Elliott 1, S. Forsyth 2. Heifer, two years and under three: J. J. Whimp 1 and 2, S. Forsyth 3. Pen, two heifers, one year and under two: F. Elliott 1, S. Forsyth 2. Pen, two heifers, two years and under three: J. J. Whimp 1 and 2, S. Forsyth 3. Two cows, in milk,- three years and over: S. Forsyth 1, J. J. Whimp 2 and 3. Bull, calved since June 1, 1935, hand-fed: S. Forsyth 1. Heifer, calved since June 1, 1935, hand-fed: S. Forsyth 1. Grade. —Cow, three years and over, in milk or visibly in calf: S. Forsyth 1 and 2. Pen, two heifers, one year and under two: F. Elliott 1. Pen, two heifers, two years and under three: F. Elliott 1. Heifer, one year and under twot F. Elliott 1 and 2. Heifer, two years and under three; F. Elliott 1 and 2. Pen of two cows, three years and over, in milk: S. Forsyth 1. Pedigree Friesians (Judge: Mr F. G. Dibble, Ohaeawai). —Bull, three years and over; T. O’Hanlon 1. Cow, three years and over, in milk or visibly in calf: T. O’Hanlon 1,2 and 3. Heifer, two years and under three: T. O’Hanlon 1,2 and 3. Pen of two cows, in milk, three years and over: T. O’Hanlon 1 and 2. Bull, calved since June 1: Bruce Bros. 1, T. O’Hanlon 2 and 3. Heifer, calved since June 1: T. O’Hanlon 1 and 2.

As usual, the stock section was the feature of the show. The Jersey judge, Mr J. A, Moffatt, of Dargaville, regarded this class as of very high standard. Although of fine quality, some, he said, were not in good condition. Dr. G. Walker’s cow and two year heifer were the outstanding animals.

The adjudicator for the Friesians, Mr F. G. Dibble, of Ohaeawai, was sorry that the breed was practically confined to only one exhibitor, Mr T. O’Hanlon. The animals were good, but poorly conditioned. Mr Dibble described the calf shown by Kitty Allen, as well reared. It also won the calf club prize.

Mr F. Elliott, of Tanekaha, was very successful with his Shorthorns. He was represented by 10 cattle, which rewarded him with 8 firsts, 1 championship and 2 seconds. Good entries came to hand in the fat stock class qnd the judge, Mr F.' Wakelin, of Whangarei, considered them a credit to the district. The fat ox entered by Mr N. Mason, of vai, was outstanding, Mr Wakelin last judged this section five years ago and noticed an improvement in the quality.

No sheep were entered. Dairying is the principal vocation in the Hukerenui district and the sheep section has always been poorly patronised. Only four classes were catalogued, and it would not be surprising if the section is soon a past number. Inside Exhibits.

Grade Holsteins.—Cow, 3 years and over, in milk or visibly in calf: T. O’Hanlon 1,2 and 3. Heifer, 2 years and under 3: T. O’Hanlon 1,2 and 3. Pen, two heifers, one year and under two: T. O’Hanlon 1. Pen, two cows in milk, three years and over: T. O’Hanlon 1 and 2. High grade heifer calf: T. O’Hanlon 2 and 3.

Pedigree Jerseys (Judge: Mr J. A. Moffat, ''Dargaville).—Bull, two years and under three: Dr. G. Walker 1 and 2. Bull, three years and over: Dr. G. Walker 1. Cow, three years and ever, in milk or visibly in calf: Dr. G. Walker 1 and 2, D. G. Christie 3. Heifer, one year and under two: Dr. G. Walker 1 and 2, D. G. Christie 3. Heifer, two years and under three, in milk: Dr. G. Walker 1, D. G. Chrisie 2. Pen, two heifers, one year and under two; Dr. G. Walker 1, D. G. Christie 2. Pen of two cows, three years and over, in milk: Dr. G. Walker 1, D. G. Christie 2. Bull, calved since June 1; Rusk Bros. 1, D. G. Christie 2, Dr. G. Walker 3. Heifer, calved since June 1: Dr. G. Walker 1, D. G. Christie 2 and 3. '

The inside exhibits, in traditional style, were of a very high order. The vegetables pleased Mr C. V. Stringer, especially the potatoes. The quality, he said, was better and more even. Fruit was not so numerous and was damaged by the weather. Mrs W. G. Whitmore, who was responsible for the awards in the cooking and preserves, made special mention of the cooking and also the jams and jellies. The high standard of the fancy work gave Mrs C. V. Stringer a difficult job, the ladies’ worked aprons and afternoon tea cloths calling for much detailed attention. The work on the whole, she stated, was very good.

Grade.—High grade Jersey calf: Rusk Bros. 1. Heifer calf, hand-rear-ed by boy or girl: K. Allen 1, J. Hutchins 2, N. Rusk 3. Fat and Store Stock (Judge, Mr F. Wakelin, Whangarei).—Pen two fat steers, three years and over: N. A. Mason 1 and 3, J. J. Whimp 2. Pen two steers, two years and under three: J. J. Whimp 1 and 2. Pen two fat cows: N. S. Mason 1, J. J. Whimp 2. Pen two steeps, one year and under two; N. S. Mason 1, J. J. Whimp 2 and 3. Fat ox, any breed: N. S. Mason 1 and 3, J. J. Whimp 2. Fat cow, any breed: N. S. Mason 1 and 2, S. Forsyth 3. Steer, one year and under two; N. S. Mason 1 and 2, J. J. Whimp 3. Steer, two years and under three: C. M. C. Going 1, J. J. Whimp 2 and 3. Pen two fat heifers; N. S. Mason 1, J. J. Whimp 2 and 3. Fat heifer, any breed: N. S. Mason 1,2 and 3.

The aggregate of points gained by schools in the children’s work sphere were:—Hukerenui 87, Riponui 32, Opuawhanga 22, Towai 20 and Whakapara 2. Hukerenui thus won the cup.

Championship Awards,

The following championship awards were maae:—Hack, Miss M. Tennant’s Imp; hunter, S. G. Worsp’s Yellow Jack; registered Shorthorn bull, F. Elliott’s Horotiu Prince the Fourth; cow, J. J. Whimp; pedigree Friesian bull, T. O’Hanlon’s Te Kurae Zozo Westport; cow, T. O’Hanlon’s Omaha Grace; reserve champion, T. O’Hanlon; pedigree Jersey "bull, Dr. G. Walker’s Beaulieu Nobly Born; cow. Dr. G. Walker’s Majesty’s Golden Pet, V.H.C.; reserve champion, Dr. G. Walker’s Beaulieu Rainbow. *

MISCELLANEOUS

FRUIT (Judge, Mr C. V. Stringer, Whangarei.)—Collection Cooking Apples, three varieties: Miss R. Mitchell 1, Mrs Wilkinson 2. Plate Dessert Apples: Miss R. Mitchell 1, Mrs L. Christie 2, E. Morton 3. Plate Northern Spy: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Collection Peaches, three varieties: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Collection Japanese Plums, three varieties: Mrs R. G. Phyn 1. Six Nectarines: Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. Collection Plums; Mrs R. G. Phyn 1. Six Lemons; Mrs R. G. Phyn 1 and 2. Two bunches Grapes, open air; Mrs B. Godfrey 1. Two bunches Grapes, hothouse: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Six Passionfruit: Mrs B. Godfrey 2. FIELD AND GARDEN PRODUCE (Judge, Mr C. V. Stringer, Whangarei). —Collection Vegetables, not less than 12 varieties: Miss R. Mitchell 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. Collection Potatoes: Miss R. Mitchell 1. Light-skin-ned Potatoes; Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2, Mrs J. Rouse 3. Red-skinned Potatoes: H. R. Blomfield 1, J. Lynch 2. Cabbage, Drumhead: Miss R. Mitchell 1, J. Lynch 2, Mrs J. Wilkinson 3, Cabbage, Pickling; Miss R. Mitchell 2. Cabbage, any other variety: J. Lynch 1, Mrs R. Rouse 2: Miss R. Mitchell 3. Six Carrots, long: H. R. Blomfield 1. Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. Short: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. White: Mrs J. Wil-

Following is a list of the awards:—

HORSES. Judge: Mr A. McDonald (Kauri)

Halt-breeds. —Roadster , stallion: H. A. Teal 1. Filly, colt or gelding, one year old, bred within a radius of 10 miles of Hukerenui: A. H. Williams 1. Heavy Draughts.—Mare or gelding, throe years and over: J. J. Whimp 1. Medium Draughts.—Mare, any age, with foal at foot: T. O’Hanlon 1. Foal: T. O’Hanlon 1. Filly, colt or gelding, one year old: A. H. Williams 1. Mare or gelding, three years and over: H. L. Whimp 1, J. Lynch 2, J. J. Whimp 3. Team of two horses, broken in for farm work, the property of one owner: J. J. Whimp 1. Hacks.—Weight-carrying hack, 14st: H. Mclnnes 1. S. G. Worsp 2, R. Weaver 3. Weight-cari’ying hack, 12st: Mrs V. Donaldson 1, A. Christie 2. Hack, lOst: Miss M. Tennant 1. R. Crane 2. Lady’s hack, ridden by lady: Miss M. Tennant 1. Miss J. Spick 2. Miss M. Millington 3. Mare, suitable for breeding remounts: Mrs V. Donaldson I, A. Christie 2. Light-weight hunter, capable of carrying 12st over hurdles: A. Christie 1, P. Dinsdale 2. Gentle-

kinson 2. Six Parsnips: Mrs B. GodI ircy i, li. R. Blomlicld 2. Mrs J. Wili kinson 3. Six Garden Turnips: E. I Norton 1. Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. Three Swede Turnips; Miss R. Mitchell 1 land 2. Six Field Turnips: J. Lynch jl, Miss R. Mitchell 2. Three Lettuce: l Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Bunch Pars- | ley: Mrs B. Godfrey 2. Six Roughi skinned Potatoes; Miss R. Mitchell 1. Smooth-skinned: Miss R. Mitchell 1. Six Leeks: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Brown Spanish Onions: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1, H. R. Elomfield 2 and 3. Any other variety: Miss R. Mitchell 1, Mrs T. Owens 2. Mrs T. Seymour 3, Six Onions, largest, weight test: H. R. Blomfield 1, Miss R.'Mitchell 2. Brown [Eschalots: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1 and 2, IJ. Lynch 3. Twelve Pods Peas: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1, Miss L. Christie 2. Miss R. Mitchell 3. Twelve Pods Beans: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Mrs R. Rouse 3. Twelve Pods White R under Beans: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Miss L. Christie 3. Beetroot, long: Mrs T. Seymour 1. Miss R. Mitchell 2 and 3. Beetroot, turnip: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1 , and 2: E. Norton 3 Marrow, green: j Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2, J. Lynch 3. ;

Yellow: J. Lynch 1. Miss R. Mitchell 2. Largest: D. Langridge 1, Miss R. Mitchell 2, J. Lynch 3. Cucumbers, long; Miss R. Mitchell 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson •2, L. Christie 3. Short: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Citron Melon: Miss R. Mitchell 1. Crown Pumpkin: Miss R Mitchell 1 and 2. Any other I variety: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Largest: D. Langridge 1, Miss R. Mitchell 2. Hubbard Squash: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Silver Beet: Mrs J. ■Wilkinson 1, Miss R. Mitchell 2 and 3. I Rhubarb: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 3, I Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. Six Cobs Corn, any other than sweet; Miss R. Mitchell 1. Green Maize: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2, Mrs J. Wilkinson 3. Cocksfoot Seed; M. Whimp 1, H. Brydon 2. Paspalum Seed: H. Brydon 1. M Whimp 2. Wonder Cabbabge; Miss R. Mitchell 2.

COOKERY.—(Judge: Mrs W. G. Whitmore, Whangarei).—Loaf White Bread, made by single lady under 20 years; Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Loaf White Bread, pan; Mrs D. Loveridge I, Miss R. Mitchell 2, Mrs R. Rouse 3. Loaf White Bread: Mrs R. Rouse 1, Miss R. Mitchell 2, Mrs J. Rouse 3. Loaf White Bread, camp oven; Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2, Mrs H. R. Blomfield 3. Scones, butter or cream; Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2, Mrs B. W. Coutts 3. Six Scones, no cream or butter: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs B. W. Coutts 2, H. R. Blomfield 3. Currant Scones; Mrs B. W. Coutts 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2, Miss L. Christie 3. ; Rainbow Sponge: Miss L. Christie I I. Pound Cake: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs R. Rouse 2, Mrs J. Teal 3. Plum Pudding: Miss L. Christie 1 and 2. Currant Cake: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs S. Forsyth 2. Seed Cake: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs H. Rouse 2. Madeira Cake: Mrs T. Seymour 1, Miss L. Christie 2, Mrs J. Rouse 3. Iced Birthday Cake; Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Ginger Cake: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs J. Teal 2. Small Cakes: Mrs J. Bet.tesworth 1. Six Queen Cakes: Mrs B. Godfrey 1, Mrs B. W. Coutts 2, Mrs J. Wilkinson 3. Six Gems: Mrs B. W. Coutts 1. Biscuits: Mrs J. Teal 1. Apple Pie, short crust: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs T. Seymour 2. Six Jam Tarts: Mrs T. Seymour 1, Mrs B. Godfrey 2. Six Cream ’ Puffs: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2, Mrs H. Rouse 3. Jam Sandwich, with butter; Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2, Mrs B. W. Coutts 3. Without butter: Mrs T. Seymour 1, Miss L. Christie 2, Mrs S. Forsyth 3. Shortbread: Mrs J. Teal 1, Mrs B. Godfrey 2, Mrs B. W. Coutts 3. Walnut Sponge; Miss L. Christie 1. Nut Loaf: Mrs J. Teal 1. Pikelets: Mi’s B. W. Coutts 1, Mrs S. Forsyth 2. Jam Roll, without, baking powder: Miss L. Christie 1.

Girls Under 20.—Jam Sandwich: Miss P. Forsyth 1. Six Queen Cakes: Miss P. Forsyth 1. Six Plain Tea Cakes: Miss P. Forsyth 2. Six Plain Scones: Miss V. Smith 1, Miss Coutts 2, Miss P. Forsyth 3. Six Pikelets; Miss P. Forsyth 1. Collection Cakes; Miss P. Forsyth 1. Open.—Roast Beef: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1.

PRESERVES (Judge: Mrs C. V. 'Stringer, Whangarei).—Apple Jelly; Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2, Mrs R. Rouse 3. Quince Jelly: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Collection Jellies: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Collection Jams: Mrs H. J. Hirst 1, Mrs T. Owens 2, Miss L. Christie 3. Apple Jam: Miss J. Wilkinson 1, Mrs H. J. Hirst 2, Miss R. Mitchell 3. Plum Jam: Mrs H. J. Hirst 1, Mrs S. Forsyth 2,i Mrs B. W. Coutts 3. Peach Jam; Mrs Hirst 1, Mrs S. Forsyth 2, Miss L. Christie 3. Melon Jarn: ' Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Quince Jam: Mrs J. Teal 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. ,Fig Jam: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1, Miss L. Christie 2.- Green Tomato Jam: Mrs T. Seymour 3, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2, Mrs R. Mitchell 3. Marmalade; Mrs J. Teal 1, Mrs R. Rouse 2, Mrs J. Wilkinson 3. Mixed Pickles; Mrs Hirst 1 and 2, Mi’s Wilkinson 3. Pickled Onions: Mrs Hirst 1 and 2, Mrs T. Seymour 3. Pickled Cabbage: Mrs Hirst 1, Mrs Wilkinson 2, Miss L. Christie 3. Bottled Tomato Sauce: Mrs R. Rouse 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2, Miss L. Christie 3. Chutney; Mrs Hirst 1, Miss L. Christie 2, Mrs R. Rouse 3. Collection Bottled Fruits: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. Bottled Peaches: Miss L Christie 1, Mrs J. Wlkinson 2, Miss R. Mitchell 3. Bottled Apples: Miss L. Christie 1, Miss R. Mitchell 2, Mrs J. Wilkinson 3. Bottled Plums: Miss L. Chrit/ie 1, Miss R. Mitchell 2, Mrs J. Wilkinson 3. Collection Pickles; Mrs Hirst 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. Sample Honey; E. Norton 1 and 2.-Home-made Soap: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Six Hen Eggs: Mrs R. G. Phyn 1, Miss R. Mitchell 2 and 3. Duck Eggs: Mrs B. Godfrey 1 and 2, Mi’s R. G. Phyn 3. One Pound Butter, no salt: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2. Mrs Godfrey 3. One Pound Butter, with salt: Miss R. Mitchell 1 and 2, Mrs Godfrey 3.

Ladies’ Work. Judge, Mrs C. V. Stringer. Whangarei:—Hand-worked bedspread: Mrs J. Kcatlcy 1. Best collection articles made from flour bags: Mrs A. Hedley 1. Pillow shams: Mrs B. Astray 1. J. Halverson 2. Mrs B. Godfrey 3. Coloured Embroidery: Miss M. j. Rouse 1. Mrs R. Rouse 2, Miss G. Smeath 3. Lady’s Bungalow Apron, hand-worked: Mrs D. Codling 1 and 2, Miss G. Smeath 3. Men’s sleeveless pullover, knitted: Mrs Burningham 1. Mrs B. Godfrey 2 and 3. Baby’s dress, knitted in wool: Mrs B. Godfrey 1. Baby’s knitted bootees; Miss F. Forsyth 1. Mrs B. Godfrey 2 and 3. Men’s knitted socks: Mrs B. Godfrey 1. Baby’s pilchers: Mrs T. A. Hedley 1, Mrs B. Godfrey 2, Mrs L. Ralls 3. Child’s coat in wool: Mrs E. Godfrey 1, Mrs T. A. Hedley 2, Mrs L. Ralls 3. Child’s petticoat, in wool: Mrs Astray 1. Mrs L. Ralls 2, Mrs B, Godfrey 3. Crochet lace: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs E. Godfrey 2. Knitted lace: Miss F Forsyth 1, Mrs T. A. Hedley 2. Miss P. Forsyth 3. Supper cloth, crochet, trimmed white: Mrs L, Ralls 1. Mrs B. Godfrey 2 and 3. Baby's bonnet, fiand-made: Mrs Burningham 1. D’Oyleys, set of three, crochet: Miss L. Christie 1, Mrs B. Godfrey 2, Miss M. Whimp 2. Baby’s dress, any

kind: Mrs B. Astray 1, Mrs R. Rouse 2, Mrs Hurningham 3. Lace jumper, hand knitted in wool: Mrs Burningham 1, Mrs B. Godfrey 2, Miss R. Mitchell 3. Cushion cover, washable: Mrs J. Keatley 1, Mrs B. Godfrey 2. Any other kind; Miss M. Whimp 1. Hand-made table centre in white: Mrs Allan 1 and 2, Mrs B. Astray 3. Tea cosy, was'naole: Mrs B. Astray 1, Mrs B. Godfrey 2, Miss M. Whimp 3. Tray cloth, crochet trimmed: Miss L. Christie 1. Mrs R. Rouse 2,- Mrs B. Godfrey 3. Hand-made gloves: Mrs B. Godfrey 1,2 and 3. Set underlinen in silk: Mrs B. Astray 1. Collection completed crochet articles: Mrs Godfrey i and 2, Mrs J. Keatley 3. Collection knitted articles: Miss S. Rouse 1, Mrs Ralls 2, Mrs J. Keatley 3 Nightdress, embroidered: Mrs Astray 1 and 2. Mrs L. Ralls 3. Lady’s petticoat, hand-worked, any material: Mrs Astray 1. Nightdress, machine made: Mrs J. Teal 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2, Mrs B. Godfrey 3. Man’s working shirt: Mrs B. Godfrey 1 and 2. Man’s pyjamas: Mrs B. Godfrey 1 and 2. Toilet set in linen, hand-worked: Mrs Astray 1. Mrs R. Rouse 2, Mrs J. Keatley 3. Girls under 18.-—Hand embroidery; Miss M. Whimp 1. Miss K. Wiblin 2, Miss E. Wiblin 3. Knitting: Miss M. Whimp 1 and 3, Miss F. Forsyth 2. Crochet: Miss M. Whimp 1 and 2, Miss Una Russek 3.

Open.—Guest towel: Mrs B. Astray 1. Supper cloth, coloured: Mrs Astray 1. Miss G. Smeath 2, Mrs R. Rouse 3. Hand-made table centre, coloured: Mrs Astray 1. Mrs R. Rouse 2, Miss M. Whimp 3.

Flowers. Judge, Mr C. V. Stringer. —Birthday bouquet: Mrs J. Wilkinson I. Vase: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Three buttonholes: Mrs J. Wilkinson 1. Decorated article: Mrs B. Johnson 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2. Collection Native flowers: Mrs B. Johnson 1. Collection Native ferns: Mrs B. Johnson 1, Mrs J. Wilkinson 2.

Children’s Work. Judge, Mrs V. Donaldson, Whangarei.—Print script, in pencil, Primer 1; Val Rouse (Hukerenui) 1. Primer 2: K. Rush (Riponui) 1. Nila Sorenson (Towai) 2. Allan Langridge (Hukcrenui) 3. Full text. Primer 3: Polly Wells (Towai) 1. Len Bartlett (Towai) 2, O, Wright (Towai) 3. Standard 1: R. Langridge (Hukcrenui) 1. J. Keatley (Hukerenui) 2, Val Hutchins (Hukerenui) 3. In ink, Standard 2: Rod Phyn 'Riponui) 1. Irene Norton (Riponui) 2. Des. Cullen (Riponui) 3. Print script, age 7 to 10. pencil: Trev. Rowley (Riponui) 1. Irene Norton (Riponui) 2. Ellwynne Williams (Towai) 3. Writing, in ink, Std. 3: Edwin Rogers (Hukcrenui) 1, Phyllis Thorburn (Opuawhanga) 2, H. Rogers (Hukerenui) 3. Standard 4: Ethel Mitchell (Riponui) 1. Noel Rusk (Riponui) 2. S. Ridgley (Hukerenui) 3. Standard 5: Iris Wilkinson (Opuawhanga) 1, D. Wilkinson (Hukerenui) 2, J. Whimp (Opuawhanga) 3. Standard 6: Colin Coutts (Hukerenui) 1. A. Wiblin (Hukerenui) 2, Myrtle Rouse (Hukerenui) 3. Best addressed envelope, over 12: N. Rusk (Riponui) 1, Will Rowley (Riponui) 2. Ethel Mitchell (Riponui) 3. Over 12: Flora Marsh (Towai) 1, Hardy Brydon (Kaimamaku) 2, Rene Mitchell (Riponui) 3. Best page plain figures, Standard 2 and under: P. Phyn (Riponui) 1, V. Drower (Hukcrenui) 2, T. Cossey (Hukerenui) 3. Drawing, from nature, no shading, Stds. 1 and 2: R. Langridge (Hukerenui) 1, J. Keatley (Hukerenui) 2. Shading, Stds. 5 and 6: S. Ridgley (Hukerenui) 1, Pat Croft (Opuawhanga) 2. Stds. 5 and 6: A. Wiblin (Hukerenui) 1, M. Bissett (Opuawhanga) 2, E. Coutts (Hukerenui) 3. Drawing, objects, Stds. 3 and 4: D. Hutchins (Hukerenui) 1, Bill Nankivell (Opuawhanga) 2, S.

Ridgley (Hukerenui) 3. Slds. 5 and 6: Colin Coutts 1, M. Bissett (Opuawhanga) 2, J. Wilkinson 3. Map, South Island, New Zealand, not to be traced, Stds. 3 and 4: Stan. Bartlett (Towai) 1, ,S. Ridgley (Hukerenui) 2 Map of England, not traced, Stds. 5 and 6: Colin Coutts (Hukerenui) 1, Myrtle Rouse (Hukerenui) 2, A. Wiblin (Hukerenui) 3. Seascape or landscape, Stds. 1 and 2: R. Langridge (Hukerenui) 1, V. Hutchins (Hukerenui) 2 and 3. Stds. 3 and 4; D. Hutchins 1. K. McClelland (Hukerenui) 2. Crayon drawing, Primers; P. Keatley (Hukerenui) 1, C. Langridge (Hukerenui) 2. C. Kake (Hukerenui) 3. Stds. 1 and 2: J. Nankivcll (Opuawhanga) 1, J. Keatley (Hukerenui) 2, M. Haora (Hukerenui) 3. Water colour, from nature, Slds. 3 and 4: Flora Marsh (Towai) 1, S. Ridgley (Hukerenui) 2. -Stds. 3 and 6; M. Bissett (Opuawhanga) 1, M. Routa (Towai) 2, A. Wiblin (Hukerenui) 3. Collection useful grasses and clovers: C. Teal (Hukerenui) 1. Most useful article made from benzine tin, for school children only: N. Rusk (Riponui) 1. Best dressed doll: D. Wilkinson (Hukerenui) 2.

When do you have your first smoke of the day? Lots of chaps start before breakfast and many save up the dottels from yesterday’s pipes for their early morning smoke. Doctors don’t recommend this plan, by the way. Immediately after breakfast is the time preferred by multitudes of smokers for a first “lighting up.” Others will smoke at any time, from daylight to dark. Bui some never exceed a certain number of smokes a day. Tastes differ a lot regarding tobacco. Here in New Zealand a pretty considerable prbportion of smokers pin their faith to “toasted” owing to its alluring flavour and delightful aroma. It certainly excels in those respects—and in another—its harmlessness, due to toasting which rids it of its nicotine arid leaves it pure, sweet and fragrant. “Once a smoker of 'toasted,’ always a smoker of ‘toasted’.” All five of the genuine toasted brands, Navy Cu i No. 3 (Bulldog), Cut Plug No. 10 (Bullshead), Cavendish, Riverhead Gold and Desert Gold appeal irresistibly to smokers. But worthless imita-’ tions are on the market. Boware! N 4