EXHIBITION AT ALBANY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 18020, 20 February 1922, Page 9

EXHIBITION AT ALBANY.

PRODUCTIVITY OF DISTRICT. The 25th annual show of the Albany FradtgTowers' Association was he'd on Saturday, on the association's show grounds, the indoor exhibits being staged in the Coronation Hall. The attendance wa<s good, and the exhibition was very successful. The Auckland Pipe Band provided a musical programme.. A large number and variety of products from the Government experimental plots, which' are situated in close proximity to the showground, were effectively displaved on the platform of the ha'l, and forcibly illustrated the productivity of the district for root crops, fruit, vegetables and grasses. The array of fruit of exceptional merit was an outstanding feature, particularly apples, plums and peaches, of which Mr. A. H. Andrews, of Greenhithe, was the most successful exhibitor. Mr. H. R. Wright of Auckland, placed on show several varieties of large and luscious plums and peaches. The horses ar.d cattle entered were genera'ly ol a good standard, and the horsemanship events elioited keen contests. Poultry and pigs, though producing good exhibits, were not numerous. Mr. D. Ingham secured first awards for sow, fat porker, and weaner. First prizes went to Mr. L. G. Eayrs for Indian Runner ducks, Silver Wyandottes, and champion eihibit of poultry; to Mrs. M. Eayrs for an 7 other breed than Wyandottes; and to Mr. J. Leonard for Black Orpingtons. The cut flowers and pot plants added to the effectiveness of the show, and there were large exhibits of vegetables, agricultural and dairy produce, jams, and »lso good competition in the industrial and children's sections. The principal awards are :— HORSES. Heavy horse: Stevenson Bros-, 1: W. Cpls»n, 2. General purpose horse: M. Keenw. i : Stevenson Bros-. 2. Mwaum draught: Stevenson Bros.. 1; W. Colgan, 2. Settler's turn-out: E. SWorosa. L Hack, list: B. M. Myers. 1; A. McKaughton. 2. Hack Hst: J. Flynn. 1; W. H. Martin, 2- Hack, bred in Waitemata County or marine boroughs: J. Flynn. 1: A. McNaughton, 2. Lady's hack: W. H. Martin. 1; J- Flynn, *• my, u hands and uader: R. G- Skeates, 1; W. Casey, 2. Pony. 14 2 bsnd* and under ( C. Laurie, 1; Mre. Hclll*, 2. Cob, 14,8 haadi tad trader: 0- Laaae, l; W. A,

t 9 n - 9- P° n y. in harness: Mathieson, 1; r° y A r-L , Bosl 6noci horse: IJ. FoigUßon, 1: W. Cubis, 2. Competitions and Other Classes—Stockmen s competition: W. McFetriage. 1- P. .Speedy, 2. Bareback rider: M. Johnson and M!S3 Brigfrs Icaual). 1 : |>. F'ynn. 2. Light hunter: C. J. Spinley, 1; Miss Elliott, 2. Heavj hunter: B. Bishop. .; J. Flyiui. 2. troopers horso: J. Flynn, I ■ W. H Martin, 2. Gentleman hurdlo rider: T. Callftghau, 1; J. Flynn, 2. Wire jump: 13. Bishop, ];.J. flynn, 2. Lady hurdlo rider: Misses Bngss and Flynn (equal), ]. Miss Elliott. 2. Boy rider: D. hpocdy, 1; K. Lisk. 2. High jump: C. J. Spinley, 1; B. Bishop, 2. bulky or- kir: Boyd. 1; Mathieson, 2. Girl nder: G. Fox. 1, CATTLE. Dairy cow: Ernest Hooton, 1; Josoph Day, 2. Jersey cow: A. E Andrews. 1. Jcrsoy heifer, under lyr: Douglas Ingham, V i P° ,t<>r ' 2. Jersey heifer, under 2yrs: , Jo »ePn Day, 1; Mrs. A. M. Inglis, 2. Jersey bull: Mrs Bowman, 1, Shorthorn cow: Ernest Hooton. ]. and 2. Shorthorn heifor. under lyr: E. Hooton, 1. Shorthorn heifer, tinder 2yrs: E. Hooton. 1. Shorthorn bull: E. Hooton, 1 and 2. Holstein cow: E, Hooton, 1 and 2. Calf: E. Hooton. 1. FRUIT. Grapes: E. Hooton, 1; dessert peaches: S. Cowloy. I- Mrs. J. E. Burioll 2. Canning peaches: S. Cowley, 1; A, H. Andrews, 2, Collection of canning peaches: A, H. Andrews, 1. Collection of vanotios of peaches: S. Cowley, 1. Collection of European plums: S. Cowley 1, Collection of canning plums: S. Cowley. 1- Japanese plums: A. 11. An-trewe. 1. Plums for local market: A. 11. Andrews, 1; L. G. Sayere, 2Peaches for local market; E. Hooton. 1; A. H. Andrews, 2. Fetiches for Southern market: L. G. Eayrs. 1; A. H. Andrews, 2, Apples for local markot: A, H. Andrews, 1 and 2. Apples for export: A. H. Andrews. 1 and 2. Keeping apples: A. H. Andrews, 1 and 2, Dessert apples: A. 11, Andrews, 1; S. Cowley. 2. Varieties dessert apples: A. H. Andrews, 1; S. Cowloy, 2. Culinary applos: A. H. Andrews, 1; S. Cowley, 2. Heaviest, nppio: A. H. Andrews. Collection of apples for export: A. H. Andrews, 1 and 2. Collection culinary and dessert apples: A. H. Andrews 1 and 2. Tomatoes: A. H. Andrews, 1 ana 2. Heaviest peach: A, H. Andrews. Heaviest pear: K, Taylor. Dessert pexrs: H. J. Jeffrey, 1: K. Taylor, 2. Collection of fruit: J. C. Routhan, 1; E. Uooton, 2. Quinces: E. Hooton, 1; A. H. Andrews, 2. Cape Gooseberries; A, J, Uealey 1 and 2. Lemons, with foliage: G. H.'Battersby, 1; H. J. Jeffrey 2. Lemons, ripe or cured: H. J. Jeffrey, 1; A H. Andrews 2. Passion Fruit: Mrs. ,J. C.' Ross 1: F. Wilson, 2. Rock Melon: Mrs M. Eayrs, 1. Water Melon: E. J. Hobbs, 1; Mrs. M. Eayrs, 2. Citron Melon: J. Day. 1: B. Hcoton, 2. Heaviest Pio Melon: E. Hooton VEGETABLES. Cucumbers: Mrs. E J. Spencor, 1; F. Wilson, 2. Rhubarb: Mrs. J. C Ross, 1; J C. Routhan. 2. Cabbage: ' D. Ingham, 1; J. C. Routhan, 2. Lettnco: E. Hooton, 1. Turnips- E. Hooton, 1; D. Ingham, 2; Tablo turnips: F. Wilson. 1; J. Day, 2. Mangolds: Mrs. J. E. Burrell. 1. Long Carrots: D. Ingham, 1 and 2. Short or medium carrots: F. Wilson, 1; J. C Routhan. 2. Field carrots: D. Ingham, 1 and 2. French beans: F. Wilson. 1; A H. Andrews, 2. Runner beans: E. Hooton. 1. Peas: F. Wilson. 1. Potatoes: E. Hooton. 1. Potatoes, cooked: E. Hooton. 1. Heaviest potato: E. Hooton. Radishes: D. Ingham, 1. Heaviest onion: D. Ingham. Spanish onions: J. C, Routhan, 1. Othor variety onions: J. C. Routhan, 1; F. Wilson, 2. Shalots: E. Hooton, 1. Table beot: J. C. Routhan, 1. Tomatoes: A. H. Andrews, 1 and 2. Vegetable marrows: D. Ingham, 1. Heaviest pumpkin; D, Ingham. Two pumpkins: E. Hooton, 1; D. Ingham, •2. Maize stalks for green feed: E. Hooton. 1: J. C. Routhan, 2. Maize stalks for cobs: E. Hooton. 1; D. Ingham, 2. Maize cobs, husked: Albany School, 1; J. Leonard, 2. Collection of vegetables: E. Hooton, 1; D. Ingham, 2. Sheaf oaten hay: A. H. Andrews, 1. COMPETITIONS.

Log chopping: F. McKinley, 1; G. Foley, 2. Sheaf pitching: J. McKay, 1; E N Ruby. 2. Dancing (under Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand rulesl.-Highland fling: M. Harris, 1; M. Oaken, 2; V, Ryder, 3. Sword dance: E. McLeod. 1; M. Harris. 2; C. Harris. 3. Sean Truibhais: E. McLeod, 1; M. Hams, 2; V Rvder, 3. Highland reel: D. Court, 1: M. McLaughlin, 2: E Olsen. 3. Sean Truibhais (under 12): G. Smyth, 1; E. Olsen, 2; M. McLaughlin. 3. Sailor's hornripe: G. Smyth, 1: M. McLaughlin, 2: E. Olsen. 3. Over 12 years—Highland fling: R. Phillipps. 1: I. Olsen. 2: N. Niven. 3. Sword dance: R. Phillipps, 1; J. McLaughlin. 2; E. McNeill. 3. Irish jig: R. Phillipps, 1; I. Olsen, 2; J. McLaughlin, 3. Sean Truibhais: D. Court, 1: R. McLaughlin, 2: R. Scorgie, 3. Highland fling (under six years): D. Davis, 1; G Cain, 2.

FRUITGROWING AT BIRKDALE.

SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL DISPLAY.

The annual exhibition of products of the Birkdale district was held in the Birkdale School on Saturday, and proved successful. This is chiefly a fruitgrowing centre, and the natural outcome was a large collection of various fruits of good quality. Apples were predominant, in which Mr. E. C. Walton excelled. The best collection of flowers fruit, and produce, covering 18 square feet, was made by Mr. R. Walton, the second prize being awarded to MrsUtting. The best specimen of handicraft was exhibited by Mr. T. Turrell. j The juniors are encouraged to learn ] the relative values of grasses, and Miss Sybil Walton's collection of useful grasses, grown and col'ected in the district, each variety named and separate, earned first position, Miss Mabel Walton coming second, and Miss W. Chetwynd third. The principal awards were :— FRUIT. Five cases one variety apple, packed for export: E. C. Walton, 1; W. G. Morrison 2. Any variety apples, for export: E. C. Waj- : ton 1. Six varieties dessert apples: E. C. Walton. 1; W. G. Morrison, 2. Six varieties culinary apples: E. C. Walton. 1; J. S. Ryan, 2. One variety dessert apples: E. C. Walton, 1; J. 0. Williams, 2. One variety culinary apples: E. C. Walton. I; R. Usher, 2. Heaviest apple: J. S. Ryan 1; W. G. Morrison, 2. Collection of pears: W. G, Morrison, 1. Dessert pears: W. G, Mornson. 1; R. Usher. 2. Culinary pears: A. Campbell. 1- W G. Morrison, 2. Lemons, cured: D. Mayall, 1 and 2. Lemons, unenred: D. Mayall. 1 and 2. Smooth akin tomatoes: A, Campbell, 1; W. G, Morrison, 2 Bibbed tomatoes: S. S. Rout, 1 and 2. Black hothouse grapes: E. Rainford, .1; K. Usher 2. Dessert peaches: H. S. Collins l; J G Williams. 2. Case dessert p3aches: H S Collins, 1; J, G, Williams, 2. Canning I p»aches: J. G. Williams. 1: J- Brown, 2. Quinces: R. Usher. 1; A. Campbell. 2. Dessert plums: R. Usher. 1.

VEGETABLES. Cucumbers: E. K. SJmith, 1; Carrots: 8 G. Christensen, 1. Farsnips: S. G Christensen, 1. Spanish onions. E. Taylor, 1; A. E. Evans, 2. Other varieties oni'onp.' Mr, Hall. 1. Maneolde: A. G. Didson, Dwarf French beans: E Taylor. 1; A. E Evans, 2. Climbing French beans: Anderson 2. Runner beans: M. Hughes. 2. Round Potatoes: R. Usher, 2. Lettuce: C. Carter, 1. Maize cobs: E. Taylor. 1; A. G. Dadson 2. Vegetable marrow: W. Chetwynd, i; A. E. Evans, 2. Heaviest pumpkin: A. E. Evana, 1.