GREAT DISPLAY

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22726, 12 May 1937, Page 14

GREAT DISPLAY

FRUITS OF THE SOIL SPLENDID DAIRY SECTION HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITS [prom our OWN" correspondent] HAMILTON, Tuesday Unusual interest is attached to the 31st annual exhibition of the Waikato Winter Show' Association, which was officially opened by the Mayor of Hamilton, Mr. J. R. Fow, to-day, as the show is being held in conjunction with the celebration of the Coronation. Although the attendance was affected by the restrictions on children on account of the infantile paralysis epidemic, the town is thronged with farmers from all over! the Waikato and other parts of. the Dominion. Among the visitors are the members of the Westland touring farmers' party. In addition to the usual decorations, the show / buildings are adorned with bunting appropriate to the celebration of the Coro'J nation. Indicating the remarkable progress of the fertile Waikato, nearly 1300 entries have been received for the dairy section, an increase of nearly 100 on last year's figures. A feature of the dairy exhibition is the splendid lay-out of the sectiofi, : the entries being displayed in an attractive manner, capturing the attention of the thousands attending the show. Agricultural Section Another feature of the show this year is the quality of the record entries in the agricultural and horticultural sections. With the improved by the beneficial rains during the summer, the fruits of the soil are fully represented among the exhibits, and a feature of ' the crop exhibits is the outstanding contribution of field and garden root crops. The entries include some splendid varieties of parsnips and carrots, while the mangolds are perhaps the best . seen for years. Outstanding in this exhibition is the potato section. Officials who have been associated with the show for many years declare that never before have potatoes of such good quality been shown, and these exhibits are the cynosure of farmers and gardeners from all parts of the Dominion. Interest in Dairy Methods More than a passing interest in the dairy and produce exhibition is being shown by thousands of farmers, and many of" the younger agricultural experts are taking the opportunity of studying the processes which have been responsible for the high quality of the entries. The Waikato Winter Show is now recognised as one of the leading dairy and agricultural exhibitions, consequently" the methods employed in the Waikato are-the object of interest of farmers throughout the world. Machinery Exhibits It was in the Waikato that the value of artificial fertilisers was first recognised in the Dominion and the emplo.ymenj of modern machinery also played its part in the.development of the productive district.- All the latest models 1 of farm machines are included in the machinery exhibits, while the most modern automobiles also form a large portion of ;the trade section. The success of the Waikato Model Engineers' Society in endeavouring to provide suitable hobbies for youths with the advent of the shorter working week ""is shown in thq society's stall, where the chief exhibits are a model steam - traction engine, a model Spanish galleon and a variety of model yachts and aeroplanes. One of the chief attractions of the show is the New Zealand international photographic salon, which includes some of the finest' photographic studies ever shown in the Dominion. The public is also afforded greater facilities for amusement, owing to tho fact that the portion allotted for sideshows has been extended during tho year. WOMEN'S INSTITUTES GORDONTON WINS A SHIELD SECOND TROPHY TO MELVILLE [from our own correspondent] HAMILTON, Tuesday "The general standard was very good, and the lay-out was most artistic," said Mrs.. J. Prenton, the judge of the women's institute courts, which . formed an importatnt feature of tho show. There were 11 entries, divided into two sections. The number of items was smaller than usual, and there were greater opportunities for display. Mrs. Prenton said that better classification: might still be made withoutlosing the artistic effect. She had been ; impressed this year with the newness of •the articles shown in tho courts, a greater number seeming to have been prepared over the last year and not over the last three years, as prescribed. There were some outstanding pieces of needlework and lace among the exhibits. The preserves section was excellent and formed an outstanding Class. Mrs. Prenton described the courts as a splendid example of the varied . work in which the members of the women's institutes were engaged. The Results were as follows: .A piri, 167 points, 2; Morrinsville, 144 points. 3. B Shield.—'Melville, 105 points, 1; Jubilee (Frankton), 151 points, 2; Nawton-Roto-kauri, 143 points, 3. The prize for the .best thrift article included in the courts was won by the Nawton-Roto-kanri Institute, the winning article being a rug made from old silk stockings. The holders - of the A shield were Fairfield, and of tho B shield Whatdwhata. PHOTOGRAPHIC SALON THE JUDGES' PLACINGS The following awards in the international salon of photography have been announced by the judges, Messrs. H. Schmidt, of Auckland, and J. Treloar and H. E. Gaze, of Hamilton: Champion Shield, for highest number of marks in the exhibition.—Df. Max Thcrek. *" Challenge Shield, for the best exhibit in the novice classes.—"Flight Shooting," Wardlaw. Jf. Hammond. Challenge Cup, for best exhibit.—"llclcn of Trov," Dr Max Thorek. Novices.—Landscapes, seascapes, architecture: A. C. Piper, 1; John P. Carney, 2; Miss "Fanny Foster, 3. Portraiture and character studies,; Miss Fanny Foster, 1; J. H tie Carvalho, 2; A. C. Piper, 3. Any other subject; Miss Leila E. Black, 1; M. B. Hegarty, 2; J. B. de Carvalho, 3. Children under 16, any subject.—Adeline Muchamore, 1; Sheila Muchamore, 2; Adeline Mnrhamore, 3; Adeline Muchamore, 4 Members uf Photographic Societies, Clubs, any subject.—Wardlaw M. Hammond, Piuladelohia, U.S.A., 1; Wardlaw M. Hammond. Philadelphia, U.S.A., 2; Neville R. Lowers Chrisfchurch, N Z., 3 Advanced Workers,—Portraiture and char- , aeier studies': J N. tJnwalla, 1; Chin-San 1 I out. 2; Dr. Max Thorek, 3; Dr. Max < Thorek. 4; Dever Timmins, A.A.P.S. 5 i Nt.tnral history: U. Stenhen Johnson, 3: Dr. M. F. Lecv'2; A L. Roberts, 3. Scientific: ' Wardlaw M. Hammond, 3; Miss Thelma Kent, 2. Any other subject: Dr. Max Thorek, 1; Edward Alenyis, 2; Edward Alenius, 3; For- i man Hanna, 4; H. McDonald, 5. '] Professional Photographers. Soencer Digby. 1. Commercial photography: W. H. Hill-Much,iniore, 1. Landscape, seascane, firchi- < lecture: George Chance, 1; W. H. Hill-Mucha ; more, 2; W. W. Stewart, 3, , "Lantern Slides, any subject, any process.— Miss Thelma Kent, 1; MV. H. 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