AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LV, Issue 16783, 25 February 1918, Page 8

AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.

EXHIBITION AT WAIWERA. LARGE Dumber OF entries. Ideal' weather favoured the Waitemata. Agricultural and Pastoral Association's thirteenth animal uhow, hold at Waivera on Saturday. Thero was a largo attendance from tho surrounding districts, and many' visitors went from Auckland. The entries constituted a record for five- or s<x years, although competition in many vasos was very poor. The Quality of tho exhibits generally was excellent, especially in tho horses and tho homo industry classes. The ring events were keenly contested, and were watched with interest throughout tho afternoon. ► Mr. T. H. Marks proved an efficient secretary. The Puhoi-Wartworth Band enlivened the proceedings with musical selections.- The prize- list is as follows:— HORSES. Agricultural.—fair horses: H. Johnston*, 1, H. Aitkenhead, 2. Mare or gelding: H. Aitkenhead, 1; H. Johnstone. 2. Gelding or filly, under 2!yrs: C. Straka, 1 and 12 Brood more," with foal: J. W. Scott, 1 Horse, up to lOcwt: n. Russek, 1; L. Noakeg. 2. Spring cart horse: L. Koakes, 1: J. McMillan. 2. General purposes horse: J. McMillan. 1; M. Schedeway, 2. Medium drauglit mare, with foal: J. W. Scott. 1; J L. Turnwald, 2. Champion draught: H. Aitkenhead.

Light Roadster, marc: J. McMillan. 1. Light 'harness horse: J. McMillan, 1. Gelding or filly, under 2yr6: Cyril Barker, 1; J. McMillan. 2. Gelding or tilly, under lJyrs: J. Flynn, 1; A. Berger, 2. Foal, suitable for hack: J. McMillan, 1; M. Schedeway. 2. Mare, suitable for breeding remounts: W. E. Week, 1; M. Johnstone, 2. Foal -by Turnwald: J. McMillan, 1; J. Schisclika. 2. Ponies and hacks: 14 hands and under. A. Brett 1. H. Blair 2: 13 hands and under, J. Hobbs 1, Cob, 14 hands 3in and under: R. Brunton, 1; V. Aitkenhead, 2. Hack, 3yrs: Mrs. Thomson, 1; J. Fly-n, 2. Hack, list: B. H. Bishop, 1; J Schischka. 2. Hack, list: W. H. Marton, 1, M. Brodie. 2. Hack, lOst: Miss Niccol, 1: J. Flynn, 2. Lady's hack: J. Flynn. 1: C. A. Raynes. 2. Walking horse: W. fl. Martin, 1: J. Flynn, 2. Champion hack: W. H. Martin,, 1. Farmer's hack: J. Schisclika, 1 • M. Johnstone, 2. Competitions.—Stockman's competition: A. B. Bradley. 1; H. Hall. 2. Jumping Competition (horse to bo judged): J. Raynott. 1; B. E. Bishop, 2. Jumping competition (rider): G. Flynn. L. 'Hamsbottom. Bareback riding: K. Taylor, 1; G. Flynn, 2. • CATTLE. Pedigree Shorthorns: C. Straka. 1. Bull, rm&<r: 21yrs: C. Straka, 1. Cow. 3yrs or over: C. Straka, 1 and 2. Heifer, under 2:yrs: C. Straka, 1 and 2. Bull, 18 months: E. Barker, 1. Bull calf: H. Johnson, I. Champion bull: C. Straka. Champion cow: C. Straka. Grade Shorthorns.— under 18 months: H. Bussey. 1; J. Schischka, 2. Cow, 3yrs or over: J. Schischka, 1; C. Straka, 2. Heifer, under 2»yrs: C. Straka. 1 and 2. Heifer, under IS months: C. Straka. 1 and 2. Heifer, under 9 months: C. Straka, 1, 2 and 8. Steer.'under I\yia: C. Straka. 1; S. Barker, 9. Fat cow: W. Billing. 1; C. Straka, 2. Fat steer: J. Schischka, 1. Dairy cow: J. Schischka. 1 : C. Strain, 2. Champion bull: H. Russek. Champion cow: C. Straka. General purpose cow: J. Schischla and W. McCathic. equal, 1- « *:.rSHEEP. Lincolns: Ram. Any age: E. Barker, 1 and highly commended; M. Schedeway. 2. Ram lamb: W. Dennis, 1, 2 and highly commended. Throe ewes: E. Barker. 1; C. Dibble, 2 and highly commended. Three ewe hoggets: W. Dennis, 1; C. Dibble, 2 and highly commended. Three ewe lambs: W. Dennis. 1 and highly commended; M. Schedeway, 2. Best-bred ewe: E. Barker, 1; M. Schedeway, 2; W. Dennis, 3. Crossbrcds.-Three ewes: M. Schedeway. 1. 2. and highly commended. Three- ewe hoggets: M. Schedenray. 1 and 2. Three wctheri for freezing: J. Schischka. 1 and 2 Fat withers:.„ J..Schischka, 1. Fat ewes- C Straka-;. 1; J. Schischka. 2. : - DOGS.

Cattle dog: J. Schischka, 1; W. Dennis, 2. Sheep dog: M. Schedeway, 1; S. Barker, 2,- ' HOME INDUSTRIES.

Iveedjework.—Lady's garment: Mrs. Osborne. 1. Tea cosy: Miss Comer, 1; Mrs. icMMan. 2: Mrs. Hughes. 3. Knitted socks: Mrs.* Colean. 1 and 2; Mis. W. Hellyer, 3;. Point law: Mrs. McNaughton, 1Mrs. Beale. 2. Tray cloth: Mrs. McMillan, I; Miss Corner. £ Toilet runnersMrs. Duke.. Child's petticoat: Miss Jagger, in Mrs. Duke, Q. Child's dress: Mrs YY. Howell. 1; Mrs. Duke. 2. Baby's bonnet: Mrs. .Duke, 1. Baby's jacket: Mrs. Mr, e,^: ,t M,B , s a?,e«..2. Baby's booties: S™- v V uk ?' h- Specimen crochet: Mrs. Geraghty, 1; Miss Bennett. 2: Miss Jaeger. 3. Apron: Mrs. Hall, 1; Mrs. Duke 2 fatencil work: Mrs. K Christmas, 1; Mr! P, uke ' v , •l arned , Mc: Mrs. Hughes 1. Mount Mcllick work: Mrs. Hughes. 1 Mrs' Duke. 2, n , Camisole: Miss Jackson. 1; £ Barker 2 and 3. Table centre Mri. Geraghty 1; Mrs. Duke. 2. pillow B hanis: Mrs Duke, 1. Tea cloth: Mr" Geraghty 1: Mrs. Young. 2; Miss Corner, 3. D'OyTey- £ ST"A X : W^ B m ?*> 2 ' Pen & lnm • ,Ulam8 J ' l i MlB9 F- Schol.Y ■■ , Ar'icle made from a shilling's of material: .Rose Straka, 1 Miss Bennett. 2: Miss Hughes. 3. Shir, blouw Mrs. Duke 1. Bcldier's parcel: Mrs. R Howell.. 1; Mrs. Hall 2. Flowers, etc.: Cut flowers: Winnie Schischka. 1 Lady's spray: Lizzie Scholium. « ls ~ Ma S, Schischka. 2: Winnie Schischka, 3. Buttonholes: Miss L Scholium, L and 2; Winnie Schischka. 3. Dairy Produce-Mrs. Sidwell, 1; Mrs. W. Howell, ; Hon eggs: E. Barker. 1 : Mrs. Sidwell, 2. ' Field and Garden Produce.—Green maize: Rose Schischka, 1. Swede turnips; W Bayer. 1. Long mangolds: P. Meaney, 1. Globe mangolds: P. Meaney, 1. Red carl?r U 'h vh , llum . 1 and 2. Pumpkins: W. Scholium, 1: Joe Remiger, 2. Heaviest pumpkin: F. Attwood. 1: M. Wenzlick, 2. Heaviest squash: W. Scholium. 1. Befit squash-: _W. Scholium, 1. Marrow, ripeB Remiger. 1: B. Attwood. 2. Marrow, green:-C. Schischka, 1; A. Sanderson, 2. Piemelon: M. Wenilick, 1: G, Barker, 2. Table cabbage: S. Schischka. 1: Martin Wenzlick. 2,. . Kidney potatoes: G. Marks, 1: Puhoi school, 2. Potatoes, any variety: W. Bayer, 1; S. Schischka. 2; P. Meaner, 3. Spanish, onions;. J3. Remiger, 1; J. Render, 2 Giant Rocca. onion: P. Meaney, 1. Potato anions: P. Meaney, 1. Onions, any variety: S. Barker, 1; W. Bayer and P. Meaney, 2. Ripe cucumbers: W. Scholium. 1; S. Schischka 2. , Green cucumbers: A. Week, 1: W. Scholium. 2. .Tomatoes: Mrs. R. Howell, 1; F. Attwood, 2. Rhubarb: G. Marks. 1; C. Schischka. 2. Parsnips: :F: Goodwin, 1: W. Scholium. 2. Teas: F. Goodwin. 1; M. Schedeway, 2. Kidney beans ;„G..Barker. 1: F. Goodwin. 2. , Fruit.—Collection of apples, five kinds: Mrs. R. Howell, 1: F. Attwood, 2. Collection dessert apples: F. Attwood. 1: Mrß. R. Howell, 2.- Cooking apples: Mrs. H. Howell, ... .F. Attwood. 2. , Collection of pears:-M.-Schcdeway, 1.. Black grapes: 1. Attwooa. 1 and 2. Three dessert apples: F. Attwood. '1;. Mrs. R. Howell. 2. Three culinary, apples: Mrs. R. Howell. 1; F. Attwood. 2. Heavy apples: Mrs. R. oK 1: F. Attwood. 2. Dessert pears: S. Barker 1; F. Attwood. 2. Culinary pears:. F. Attwood, 1; P. Meaney, 2. Culinary plums: P. Meaney, 1. Case Gravensteins:. F. Attwood, 1 and 2. Si* peaches: G. S?[- 1 and 2 - Quinces: M. Schischka, 1; H. Johnson. 2,- Lemons: E. Barker. 1: S Barker 2. Collection bottled fruit: Mrs. Marks, 1; Mrs.- Goodwin, 2. Bottled Peaches: Mrs. McMillan. 1, Mrs. Goodwin, hr I «""• , h , lKl i ly commended. Bottled rhubarb: Mrs, Marks, 1 Bottled pears: Mrs. Goodwin, i: Mrs. McMillan. 2: Mrs. McNaughton. -highly commended. Bottled apples : Mrs. McMillan, 1 and 2 ; Mrs. Good, win, hwhly commended. Collection of jam: Mrs, J. Weeks 1: Mrs. R. Howell, 2. Collection jellies:* Mrs, R. Howell, 1 p e „ n , jelly: Mrs. Gillespie, 1. Apple jelly- H Johnson, 1 and 3; Mrs. R. Howell. , cor* tended. Quince jelly: Mrs. R Howell 1Mrs. if, Barker, 2. „r Pum i*m: Mrs. » Howell l : Mrs J. Weeks".' Peach am:' Mrs. J. Schischka. 1; Mrs. Millan % Green tomato jam: May Schischka. 1; Mrs. E.Howell, %> Quince jam: Mrs. R. Howell, \i W B, ft ?«ker, 2 Piemelon jam ■Mr I Mr. M.l l! Mr i?r' He £ lcy J -' Marmalade Mrs. Marks. 1: Mrs. Goodwin. 2. Tomato sauce: E. Barker, 1 : Mrs. Hurley. 2° H Johnson, highly commended. Plum sauceMrs Gillespie, 1; H. Johnson, 2 and 3 Apple sauce:. Mrs. J. Weeks. 1; Mrs Git lespie, 2. Pickled onions: Mrs W. Scholium. 1; H. Johnson, 2. Green tomato Mrs. R Howell 1; Mrs. Marks." to< Bread etc—Loaf bread: H. Johnson. 1. Annie Straka, 2. Bread (made of Champion flour): H. Johnson, 1; Mrs. H. Rusaek, 2; Mrs.' J. Schischka, highh com mended Bread (Bycioft's flour): i Johnm"' l i, «?A Mcl i aa ß'i>n, 2. Brown bread: Mrs. McMillan. 1: Mrs. Sidwell 2. Cup rant leaf:; Mrs. McMillan. 2; Mrs.'EidweU. 2 Scones.-. H. Johnson. 1; E. Barker. 2 Sconos (Champion flour): Mrs. Forres** 1H. Johnson, 2; Mrs. J. Schischka, highly commended. Currant buns: Mrs, J Schischka.. 1: Miss S. Scholium. 2. Fruit cake: Mrs Forrest, 1- Mrs. R. Howell. 2. Pound cake: Mrs.. E. Barker. 1. Iced cake: Mrs. E..Smith 1 and 2. Currant cake: Mrs. J. Schischka, 1, Mrs. Burley, 2. Seed cake: i Mrs. R. Howell, 1 Mrs. Marks, 2, r Gmgerbread: Mrs. E. Barker I- mil McCnthie -.3. Madeira cake: Mrs. Marks, li Mrs. R..Howell. 2 ' , Snon w csko: Miss Annie Straka, 1- Miss L. Scholium, 2. Victorn Ea^ dl *' c^: Miss A. Straka. 1: Mis McNai.ghton..2. Jam roll: Miss A. Straka, Mr, I'S -fe 11 "r?'c--,. Shortbread Mrs. £~ Paul'l; Miss D. Smith. 2. ToffeßMiss Bennott. 1,.. Q Cocoanut ice: Miss Ben-