WINTER SHOWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21803, 18 May 1934, Page 12

WINTER SHOWS

WHANGAREI ASSOCIATION results of the judging POINTS PRIZES AWARDED [I'llOM OUR OWN CORRESI'ONDHNT] WIIANGAKEI, Thursday Fine weather continues for the Whangarei Agricultural and Pastoral Society's Winter Show. The attendance on the first two days was satisfactory, the takings being slightly ( in excess of the first two days of fast year. The judging was completed yesterday. The chief item of interest on the first night, apart from the opening ceremony, was the preliminary competition in the tug-of-war contest, the finals of which take place on Saturday night. Last evening an interesting wrestling programme, staged by the Whangarei Amateur Gymnasium, attracted a large attendance. The events were very keenly contested and created gr<\at interest. The Agricultural and Pastoral Society's cup for competition between the Whangarei and Kuawai Clubs was won by Whangarei, the details being as follows, tho Whangarei competitors being mentioned first in each case: —T. Preston beat J. Wallace by two falls to one; N. Boyd beat K. Bradley by two falls; 1. Hollows beat L. Meiers by two falls; S. Hollons beat A. Wallace by two falls. The winners of the various points prizes have been announced as follows: —D. Ilannam Memorial Trophy (presented by club members for the exhibitor gaining most points in farm garden and dairy produce): J. W. Cairns (Hikurangi), 43 points. Simmons' Shield (re-presented by Mrs. F. Nutsford for most points in the flower section): Mrs. Halliday, 8 points. White Island Products Cup (for most points iu tho farm garden and dairy produce section): J. W. Cairns, 43 points. School Challenge Shield (presented by Mr. F. Hedges for competition in the educational section): Helena Bay School. Following are the awards in the farm and garden produce sections : Farm Section.—'Wint© Belgian carrots. Dr. G. Walker. 1; T J. griffin. 2. White Matchless carrots: i. G. Watson, lj S. ■ Crawford, 2. Yellow carrots: Air. H. C. Fruser, 1; Mrs. L. G. Millington, 2. Ked carrots: J. J. Wilson 1; T. J. Gnffin 2 and 3. Maize cobs (yellow): J. I. Wilson, junr., I; K. K. Hardy. 2. Mangels, heaviest: (J. It. Wilson, I; S. Pearson, 2, 3 and highly commended. Jjong red mangels: H. S. F laser, 1; Dr. G. Walker, 2. fellow Globe mangels: C. It. Wilson 1; H. C haser '. Meadow hay. I'. J. I>. Hoey, 1; HrG. Walker, 2. Pumpkin or marrow: S. Kuddili, 1 and 2;* W. J. Low, 3. Sack of barley: I. J. Griffin, 2. Swedes, heaviest: C. It. Wilson, 1. Best swedes: C. 11. Wilson, 1; L. R Going, 2. Swedes, championship: C. It. Wilson. 1; S. Pearson, 2 and 3. Field turnips: T. J. Griffin, 1: Dr. G. Walker 2 Garden Produce.—Long red beet: W. J. Cairns, 1 and 2. Turnip-rooted beet: W. J. Cairns, 1; F. G. Watson, 2. Cabbage: P. J. D. Hoey,' 1. Heaviest cabbage: P. J. D. Hoey, J. Long red carrots: \V. J. Cairns, 1 and 3; Mrs. C. Hansen, 2. Short red carrots: C. Chapman. 1; F. G. Watson, 2. Manchester table carrots: Mrs. L. C. Millington, 1; S. W. Crawford, 2. Kumaras: F. G. Watson, 1. Kumaras, heaviest: Airs. G Norris, 1. Brown Spanish onions: Dr. G' Walker, 2. Straw Spanish onions: Miss A. Wright, 1; Dr. G. Walker, 2. Heaviest onions* Airs. It. Gunson, 1. Parsnips: C. Chapman, 1; Dr. G. Walker, 2. Coloured potatoes (new): F. G. Watson, 2. White potatoes (new): F. G y Watson. 2. Seed potatoes: F. G. Watson, 1 and highly commended: W. P. Delamore, 2. Collection of seed potatoes: F. G. "Watson. 1. Collection of six varieties of vegetables: W. J. Cairns, 1; S. W. Crawford. 2. Collection of nine varieties of vegetables: W. J. Cairns, 1; Miss Chisholm, 2; S. W. Crawford, 3. Collection of veKetubles, arranged for effect: S. W. Crawford. 1.

BAY OF PLENTY FIXTURE FURTHER AWARDS MADE [by telegraph—OWN correspondent] "VVHAKATANE, Thursday The Bay of Plenty Winter Show was continued to-day in line but cold weather. The doc show section was opened this morning. There were large entries in all classes and there was a particularly fine showing of Alsatians. Prizes were awarded as follows: —- Sporting dog: J. Plannis, 1; T. J. Cummings, 2. Fox Terrier: T. Gibson, special; S. Stone, 2; C. CJhing, 3. Cocker Spaniel: 1?. Grey, 1; M. Penny. 2. Alsatian: H. Mylett. 1; W. Goodall, 2. Miniature Pomeranian, Mrs. Crockett, 1. Pomeranian: Mrs. Brabant. 1: B. Ferguson, 2. Best dog in show: Mrs. Grey's Cocker Spaniel. Awards in the professional bakers' classes were as follows: —Bay of Plenty and East Const Championship Cup: N. Horscroft (Tirau), 1; J. W. Bishop (Whakafcanc), 2; Anderson Brothers (Opotiki), 3 Best two loaves of white bread; N. A. Thomas (Tirau), 1: T. G. Den ma n '(Tauranga). 2'; G. Rudd (Putarurn), 3. Best two loaves of wholemeal bread: J. W. Bishop. I: T. G. Dennian, 2; H. Bishop, 3. For professional bakers only—Best 21b. loaf of white bread: J. H. Gavlor (Tirau). 1: ,T. W. Bishop (Whakatano), 2; Griffin and Sons (Matamata), 3. Best 21b. loaf of brown bread: Maynard Conning (Whakatane), 1; .T. W. Bishop, 2; G. Budd (Putarnru), 3.