THE WINTER EXHIBITION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18455, 19 July 1923, Page 6

THE WINTER EXHIBITION.

; : (EERY LARGE ATTENDANCES MANY COUNTRY VISITORS* FIRST »SCHOOL "< DAY. ■ CHILDRESS KEEN INTEREST

The great Winter Exhibition la in full swing tod promises •).';to attract record crowds. 1 In the thronging thousands which crowded the buildings on the Central Wharf could be discerned much more than the interest of tho casual 'visitor. There was a keen personal interest and pride in the exhibition. One was inclined to draw the conclusion that the instinct to foregather finds too few opportunities in Auckland and that the exhibition meets a need never dreamed

of by those whose cynicism isolates them from their fellows or by . those whose whole attitude r toward this sort of function is governed by . commercial expediency. ',-. - There need be no fear that tho exhibition will be mainly a city function. In . the course of half an hour yesterday one met a man from Dargavillo, another from the .Wuikato, another from WhangErei ■\ and'another from- the Bay of Plenty. ' Every'train and boat is bringing farmers and their families to see the city and exhibition and perhaps the country visitors will have reason for surprise at the variety and quality of the local manu- ' factures on view. Similarly city folk ,will find in many directions exhibits and displays of one kind and another which will supply much necessary knowledge of the country's resources. Yesterday was the first of the school children'*! days. Prom schools as far - north as Kaukapakapa, detachments of children arrived and with those from a, group of city and suburban schools took the exhibition by storm for three hours in the forenoon. The doors were thrown open, no charge being imposed. Those who were privileged to see these thousands of merry children and hear their "Liullabuloo" had their youth renewed. They saw in the children the best exhibit this province can produce. Each party of children was turned loose by the teachers f nd in the highest of spirits the. youngsters scattered to every corner. It speaks volumes for their training that : nowhere was any mischief reported. Healthy tormaJ boys and girls from healthy morma! fhoraee, their behaviour was exemplary, and no league was required to keep them in check. One was Inclined to think that the freedom that the younger generations have won for themselves has made the children of to- -.'' day more observant and self-reliant than the?* fathers and mothers were. • ' Showman Seise the Opportunity,, ' _ Naturally the area allotted! to the tents _ .of-' fearful and . marvellous objects, < "the . four-lagged chicken, the eight-legged kitten and the dear little baby alligator," attracted swarms of young humanity, and the showmen dropped their prices ana did brisk business. For a; time there was hardly an adult in the crowds which listened to the showmen, but the showmen did not alter their ..patter. "Ladies, and '■■ gentlemen,'* ; shouted one individual to , an audience that might have averaged ' nine years, "lis all your life you have never seen so : wonderful, etc., eta" The merry-go-round was a .fine diversion, and " the ; stalls that sold ice-cream and lollypoT» were very necessary to the day*s ■ enjoyment. .i Nevertheless small boys did . not neglect the displays of metal work, woodwork, and produce from school gardens, and if "our school" did not compete or ; ; win a prize it still remained a place of ' mighty achievement. An amazing number of youngsters appeared to have a fairily thorough knowleage. of - engines, and generally .were clusters) pi them wherever • . mechanical ■ contrivances were : i'-u-ha operation. ■'■ - ' - ;;; To-day children from another city V group and from centres on the South line as ; :!ar ag Papakurn. will bo the '■: guests of ■ the !> exhibition v authorities, and to-morrow the remainder of .the city children and those from schools between Mercer and Papaknra will .pay their visit. ' ' : ;- Interest in District Courts. ■The three district courts continue, to .'draw interested crowds. The field proC' duce in each is particularly fine but perhaps exceptional interest attaches to these exhibits - from Rofcorua in . view of iho misapprehension that still exists in regard to the, possibilities of pumice soil. The deepest rooting crops appear to have a special advantage in the Rotorua- district; the clover and lucerne hay cut from this class of land deserves more

prominence. On exhibition 13 ' a splendid - collection v-'ttf '•specimens'■' of kauri gum of a wide variety of tints from (dark ' brown to the . lightest amber. Each specimen is nicely polished and a thing of beauty. Special interest is being shown in the basket and <; 'other work produced by the inmates of the Blind Institute and i,lso in the craftsmanship of several disabled soldiers. -. I \on physical IcwJture for ~. school boys were carried out during the '. afternoon and' various iectures were , given, all being well, attended,; In the -? evening Highland dancing proved highly popular. .

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. . '\ VARIETY. OF ATTRACTIONS. ;. The programme for to-day will include fccbooi physical competitions'at the ex- ;, hibition buildings. Elocution, vocal, and .... choral competitions for school pupils will ,- he held in various halls as advertised. The .;■ grading competition ; for dairy ; factory ..,/. managers will be hold in the. forenoon. , : ';---£S'A.t p.m., the annual meeting of the '.-. Auckland Agricultural Education Committee will be held. It .will be attended by local body representatives from all , parts of the province, and important policy measures will »be discussed. In the evening a lecture, postponed from last evening, will be delivered by Mr. D. Miller, Government entymologist, on, "The Relation of Insects to Production." The finals of the tug-of-war competition will also bo decided. ". _. '. ■ •" ; GATE RECEIPTS TO DATE. HAST YEAR'S RECORD EXCEEDED. The attendance at the exhibition was again good yesterday, particularly in the evening. The gate receipts for the day . totaUed £682 8s 9d, compared with £575 as 9d for the corresponding day of last year, increase of £107. The takings lor the two days amount to £1099 12s «,.increase, of £214 17a 6d «' last year's takings, when the receipts to ft/XI ■ Shstald^ *° P* ** " : inspected without SSSjP^Fa* : •to the act that the apace oc^pielJLt! . than five aoreiK-is much nE ? previously. ~ ■ greater, than ; ,^;;V- : HOME INDUSTRIES. >RIZEB FOR NEEDLEWORK. i jTk»:fß&*ga 4n th« needlework . Mesdameß Bocock and ■^^S 0 * 1 ??' following awardai— MMn - Wa4 « the Handsomest and cushion _. ..P.D.. Rhodgi. Epsom. 1; rewa, 2: M. Ellis, korthcoteTs 7 - feV: centre, drawn thread and Mount &B*s? Q. Winstanley. Parnall. 1; . a Luftv '^7 Mrs. N. Shanks. Mount Eden. 3 ftii2i sham: V. Keith. Wellington, 1; B Parkw . Kemuora, 3; Q. Win ß tanl .8. Most oft .--■glnal fancy article: Mrs. Todd. Auckland' 1; Mrs. H. W. Robinflon, Parnell. 2- N :. Allen. Oiiehungra, 8. Ihandhae:" Mn«. 'M. .B. Branscombe, Milfora. 1- Mra : ::'3g.;B6hofieJld. Ponsonby 21, B. Parker. Rel 'Bjuera., 3. Eyolet-hole embroidered '■'■■-'■■''i'f camisole: ".A. K. Moi<ean. Havelock North. : ,;-, : l - and .8; E. McKenzia ; Mount ■■:: Eden, 2. ; V*™y„ camisole: . '«. Parker. JRemuera, J: F. Bush. Green ' • Sana,. 2s M. D. W. Maine. Edendale. 3. i, Prettiest -set of undwclothmg: R. J. Whyte, "'' HSnilton: East. 1; E. Bank«. Matamata,, 2; 'wParker.ißemuera, ; _ Original article vnadafrom * sugar bag: M. J. Nixon. Port- " JL-Mrs. D. Paxton, Grafton 2. Prinp?«7;itliiooat: i: . Mrs. N. E. Honk, DeTon- ; cess\»*t« ; 2? at D ; Edandale, 2; L Epoaa* 8, Girl'* outfit F. Sk ■■■■.'" '■''' Mm • ■ . .._ A

Kenwood, Takapuna,-2. Piece of plain sewlag: A. E. McLean. Havelock North. 1 and .8; E. Hughes, Mount Eden. 2.- Sat of buttonholes: Miss Segar, Onehunga, 1; V. Wellington, 2; , J. Chisholm, Hikurangi, ' 8. Crochet, bedspread: Mrs. 8. Stewart, Ponsonby. 1; Mrs. A. E. Pollock, Mount Eden, 2; Mrs. Facoory, Grey Stret, 8.. ■ Tray or oupper oloth: ■I. O. McCutchan, Rangiriri, 1; H. A. : Smerdon, Parnell, 2 ; M. Ellis, Northcoto, 8. d'Oyley: B. Parker, Remuera 1; L O. McCutchan, 2: Miss Manning, Mount * Eden, 8. Knitted 1 silk jumper: Mrs. P. Giles, Auckland, 1; Mrs. D. Isaacs, Northoote, 2; K. Ormiston, Birkenhead, 3. Crocheted silk jumper: Mrs. ( M. R. Branacombo. 1; H. Framheim, Dominion Road,.2; Mrs. D. Isaacs, 3. Embroidered frock for child: A. R. MoLoan, 1 and 8; K. Richards. Hunua. . 2. Suit of pyjamas: Mrs. W ■■< Lisk, ,Takapuna, 1; Mrs. A. G. Frankbam, Heme Bay. 2; Mrs. E. D. Marks, Birkenhead, 8. Boudoir cap: A. Rickards. Epsom, 1 Mrs. L. Jones, Auckland. 2; Mrs. E. Smith. Auckland. 3. Infant's knitted woollen jacket: Mrs. G. McGeehan, Morning&ide, 2; Mrs. *G. D. Hardy. Dovonport, 3. Pair of band-knitted sox: Mrs. F. Thaxter, Papatoetcte, 1; Mrs. A. Taylor, Nbrthcote, 2: M. Parker. 8. Set of infant's knitted garment*: Mrs. A. Chinnery. Khyber Pass, 1; Mrs. 8. F. Harrison, Mount. Eden, 2. Knitted jumper: Mrs. L. W. Dawson, Takapuna, 1; O. Dusby. Manurewa, 2; Mrs. E. Wadham, Northcote, 8. Infant's woollen jacket and bonnet : Mrs. Hirona, Ponsonby, 1; B. Parker, Remuera, 2: Mrs. L. M. Swamaon, Manukau, 3. Hand-knitted . dress: M. Murdoch. Win. 1» B. Emraorson, Auckland, 2; E. Johnston, Devonport 3. Knitted or crochet hat: Mrs. W. E. Gale. Takapuna. 1: E. Thome. Auckland. 2; R. J. Whyte. Hamilton E"t. 8. Flannel underclothing: O. Lusby l 1; Mrs. W. L. Dawson, Takapuna. 3. doming, tablecloth- H.Grant, Takapuna, It J.Chiaholm. Hikurangi, 2; Mrs. S. A. James. Cnehunga. B 'Home-made Wines.-Sherry: J. Badly, Henderson, 1 and 2; J. Balich, Henderson. 8 Port: J. Radly. Henderson, 1 and 2; J. Balicli. Henderaon. 8. _ Billy Loaf.—Mrs. F. (Wood, Epsom. 1. CLASSES FOR FARMERS. FIELD AND GARDEN PRODUCE AWARDS BY THE JUDGES. The judges in the field and garden products, Messrs. 8. W. Luxford and E. Allen, made the following awards:— Swede*. variety: H. P. Ford. Potorua, 1; M. Whelam. Drury, 2jR. A, Ramsay, Remuera, 3. Superlative: W. N. Robinson, Cambridge, 1; J. Ramsay, Bombay. 2. Turnips.—White: W. A. Robinson, Cambridge, 1. Yellow: E. B. Vaile, Raporoa. 1. Mangolds.—Yellow Globe: W. N. Robinson, lj W. L. Martin, Matangi, 2; Technical College, Auckland v 3.' Yellow Tankard: V. E. Morgan, Technical College. Auckland. 1: Technical College. 2. Jersey Queen: W. N. Robinson. 1 and 3]JSchnioal College, Auckland, 2. Long rS«: W. N. Robinson, 1; Agnoeitural Branch Teohnical College, 2; W. L. Martin, 3. Heaviest mangolds: V. E. Morgan, lj Technical College. Auckland, 2. Heaviest sugar mangolds: Agricultural Branch, Teohnioal College, 1} Technical Collego, Auckland, 2. '■ A . . . CaiTots.—Long red: J. 8. Ryaio, Otahuhu, 1: W. Elder, Papatoetoe. White field: F. W. lEleevea. West Tamaki. 1-. L. Ridahaw, Technical College, Auokland. 2. Yellow: W. L.* Martin. . _ . , , Sugar Mangolds.—Any variety: Technical Collage. Auckland. 1; W. N. Robinson. 2. Potatoes.—Up-to-date: J. Ballard, Gordonton. 1; N. Hughes. Maxwelltown. Wanganui, 2t J'. L. Blomquiat. Tauranga, 8. Early round white: J. Ballard, 1: N. Hughes. 2: S. 13allard, Runoiman. 8. Coloured, early variety: J.. Ballard. 1 and 3; N. Hughes.. 2. Early kidney: J. Ballard, 1; J. L. Blomquißt. 2: N. Hughes, 3. Main crop, white: J. L. Blomquist, 1; J. Ballard, 2; N. Hughes. 3. Main orop. coloured: 8. Ballard, 1: N. Hughes. 2: J. Ballard. 3. . Main crop, kidney: N, Hughes. 1 and;?; J. Ballard. 3. Six varieties, three of each: J. . Ballard. 1; N. Hughes, 2; J. L. Blomquist, 3. .• A:c? new varieties not previously exhibited: N. Hughes 1 and 2: J. L. Blotnauist. 3. , Oats.— Messrs. Wright Stephenson. Chriatohuroh. 1. Algerian: Messrs. Wright Stephenson. li Bum . v Messrs. Wright Wbito°Clovi&r.— Wright StephenCow" Grass.—Messrs. Wright Stephenson, 1. Cocksfoot.— Wright Stephenson, 1; E. E. Vaile. 2. . - ,•„ ■.'■.•■ , Italian Rye.—Wnght Stephenson. 1. Western Woltha.—Wright Stephenson, li B. Niccoh ffikuai.2. - . Field Peas.— Stephenson, 1.. Maiie.—Horse Tooth: J. L. Blomquist. lj E. Niccol. 2. Dent: E. Niocol 1; C. Eyes, Avondale, 2. Flint: Technical College. Auckland. 1. White: Technical College, Auokland. L. ■« .-Clover: E. E. Vaile. 1.- Grass or meadow: R. Dawson. East Tamaki, ,1. Ensilage. one truss.—H. Aitkenhead, Helensville, 1 and 2. . . • ~, '. , -Lucerne Technical College. Auckland, 1; W. L. Martin. Matangi, 2. , . Garden Vegetables.—Six varieties: J. P. Trenwith. Devonport. 1; E. C. Brown. Ellerslie. 2. Vegetable marrow: C.Bjeenng. Aoheroa,'l. Citron melon: B. Niccol, 1. Pie melon: E. Niccol, 1. , • .m ,' Beetroot.— Turnip rooted: E. C. Brown. l and 2. Long red: E. E. Vaile, 1. Carrots.—Table, short red : Leslie Orphanftg», Remuera, 1; E. B. Vaile 2 Intermediate: .Leslie Orphanage. 1 and 2. - Onions.—Straw Spanish: J. Holland, Remuera. 1: V. E. Morgan. 2. •• = Brown Spanish: H. Douglas, Mangere. 1: E. Niccol, 2. Five heaviest onions: H. Godfrey. Farawera and R. Cowley, Raglan, equal. Potato onions: 18. 0. Brown. 1 and 2. . Eschalots.—Red: J. Ballard, 1: W. Richings, Bui3kl*nd, 2. White: R. Cowley. 1 and 2 Straw: R. Cowley, 1 and 2. Leeks: Les%£sntesl: B. Vaile. 1, Leslie Orphan- * L'ettuce.-Cahhage: Leslie Orphanage, 1. Swedes.— Leslie Orphanage. 1.

EDUCATION SECTION,,

ADDITIONAL PRIZE-TAKERS.

The following additional awards, have been made in the education section: — SECONDARY SCHOOLS' DIVISION. i Collection of 16 Useful , Grasses.--]!. Clark. Technical College, 1; E. Arnold, Technical College, 2. 12 varieties of clovers: i,. Arnold, Technical College, 1. Collection of local weeds: E. Arnold, 1. Collection of agricultural' seeds made by exhibitor: E. Arnold, 1. Long mangolds: V. E. Morgan, Technical College, 1; D. Redshaw. Technical College •2. Globe mangolds: V. E. Morgan, 1; M. 'Kempton, Technical College, 2; L. Redshaw, 8. Carrots: L. Redshaw, 1. Notebook record of national science, agriculture or' dairy science course: M. Hall. Technical College, 1; W. Roper. Technical College, 2: C. Witten, Technical College, 3; J. McConachie, Technical College, v.h.c. Model, in "Woodwork as Applied to the Farm.—H. Ramsay. Technical College, 1; L. Boldero, Technical College, 2. Plan of farm buildings to scale: A. Crawford, Technical College, 1; E. Arnold, Technical College, 2. Model of cowshed, sheep dip, or pigsty: M. Kempton, Technical College, 1. New Zealand timbers, mounted: J. Harcombe, Technical College, 1: T. Jensen, Technical College, 2; It. Boldero, Technical College, 3. Cabinet Work, Table, Chair, Cabinet, or Bookoas©.—-8. Corple, Technical College, 1; W. E. Hooten, Technical College, 2. Pieoe of oabinet work: G. Rolls. Technical College, 1; F. Allen, Technical College, 2. Piece of carpentry or other structure: J. H. Kelly, Technical College, 1; G. Fish, Technical College, 2; H. Green, Technical College, 3; T. Mullins, Te Kuiti, special prize. PRIMARY SCHOOLS' DIVISION. Prepared Reading, Anzac.— Trafford, Belmont, 1; J. Deighton, Belmont, 2; J. Foreman, Belmont, 3; B. Buddie, Belmont, v.h.0.• ' -■"■■..' Modelling, 8 Natural Objects, Primer.— S. Parrish, Northcote, 1; J. Cox, Northcote, 2; Onehunga School, 3. natural objects, fruit forms. Standard I.: M. Peters. Northcote, 1; G. Howard, Northcote, 2; E. Watkin, Devonport, 3. , Three natural objects, flower forms. Standard II.: R. Williams, Ponsonby, 1: D. Curtano, Avondale, 2: E. Walker, Northcote, 8. Three natural objects, shell forms. Standard III.: E. McCormick, Northcote, 1: M, O'Meara, Northcote, 2; M. Hall, Northcoto, 8. Natural object in high relief. Standard IV.: T. Norton, Nortticote, 1: C. Groenslade, Northcote, 2; R. Lewis. Northcote, 8. Natural object, barndoor oock, Standard V.: E. Brown, Te Papapa, 1; E, Orman, Te Papapa,- 2. Natural object, Standards VI. and VII.: E. Mossholm, v.h.o. Group to ropreeent farmyard scene: G. Wheeler, Avondale South, 1; E. Morrison, Northcote, 2; D. McCullough, Northcote, 8. Group, dinner table scene: E. Morrison, Northcote, 1; M. Peters Northcote, 2; A. Whitehead, .Northcote, 3. J» roa Pj to , represent Maori legend: M. Stanly N^ th ?,? te, J' ?• Crocombe, Northcote, 2; G. Neville, Northcote. 8. • Storv )6r M U pL°f l -- 3 S S T ene ! of Pair * Tale or S,,^'"^ MPll 2 lh P B ' Northcote, 1- R. Banbury Northcote, 2; N. Wright, Northcote. N« J& BC ? a *-fr St^ dard I.: A. Whitehead, Northcote. R? I - J M Ft ham ' Northcote. 2 oote I. ' Standard 11, M. Clare. NorthSchool iay A- E r £ yaD ' Newton-Manual School'. 0. Ke7, Nowt 2n Manual Best Drawing of 3 Models.—F Ewen fit ssa \or^n^w-^K^ I Matngtwha t uS M TSI * cote vh? eV °^° rt 'A Gamble!' North! SfNelfe. feir°l d6I A %£*•& VI = W^ U ' 2: P-^- Northcote. v Decorated Tables-D. Drummon'd.. Northcote 1; & Y «»*nd. Northcoto, 2- LTur & W ts rt' 3 , S an £ bouquets: M Tyer Northcote. 1 p. Powell, %i J- H i? d C?° l V L Northcote. 3. ButtonholesD.PoweH. Northcote 1; M. Tyer. Northcote. 2 s K. Downes, Northcote, 3. ' poft Ma 4 sngsssr Rogers. * Devonport, 1: Q. Francis. Ponsonby. 2; J. Foreman, Belmont. 8. ?• •■ rore Original £ air Ta-le—W: Charman, Northcote. 1; M. Borlyn. Belmont, a*d M Nofmai. evonport ' W* l ' 2 = J- Cornea'. 1. 6 "mv^-S? r w~ W, , C „ hai 2 la s.' Northcote. TOI&. i** Nona »». *j B. Brewer. Pen^