FARM AND GARDEN

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23029, 5 May 1938, Page 24

FARM AND GARDEN

I QUALITY OF PRODUCE EXCELLENT ROOT CLASSES FRUIT ENTRIES SMALL > Considering the past season, the ex- ' hibition of farm roots was remarkably fine, said the judge, Mr. W. H. Rice, i There was a shortage of the usual fodder crops, such as mangolds and J swedes, probably due to the earliness ■ of the show. Garden roots were of exceptionally high quality, but the num- > ber of entries wan somewhat below ex--1 pectations, possibly on account of the unseasonable conditions. Potatoes in ' the main were well above average , standard, the numerous varieties being shown in good order. There was keen competition in the onion classes and the quality was creditable to any show, i Mr. Rice said he regretted that there was not more competition in the fruit classes as it was a first-class opportunity for displaying the fruit of the district. The general quality was good, but was extremely high in the lemon classes, the winning exhibits comparing very favourably with the best imported. The awards were:— FIELD ROOTS Carrots. —Six any variety: N. Hughes, 1; A. Thornton, 2 and 3. Potatoes. —Kidney: N. Hughes, 1, 2 and 3. Round: N. Hughes, 1, 2 and 3. Six varieties: N. Hughes, 1, 2 and 3. GRAINS AND SEEDS Grass or Meadow Hay.—J. E. G. Western, 1 and 2; N.. Hughes, 3. Ensilage: J. E. G. Weston, 1 and 2. Points Prize, Field Roots and Grains and Seeds.—X. Hughes, 1. VEGETABLES Pumpkins.—C. Kay, 1; Mrs. E. Thorpe, 2s J. W. Phipps, 3. Vegetable marrow: Otahuhu Technical High School, 1; J. Spalding, 2 and 3. Kumaras, red: Mrs. D. A. Rodger, 1; J. Spalding, 2 and 3. Kumaras, white: Mrs. D. A. Rodger, 1. Beet: J. Moule, J. Carrots, table: A. Thornton, 1 and 3; J. Moule, 2. Parsnips: J. Byrne, 1 and 2. Onions, straw Spanish: J. C. Slee, 1; J. Spalding, 2; J. Holland, 3. Onions, brown Spanish: J. Monle, 1 and 2. Eschalots, red: J. Holland, 1 and 2; J. Spalding, 3. Eschalots, straw: J. Holland, 1 and 2. FRUIT Apples.—Best collection: E. G. Kinvig, 1. Ballarat Seedlings: E. G. Kinvig, 1. Delicious: E. G. Kinvig, 1 and 2; H. S. Fairchild, 3. Munros's Favourite: E. G. Kinvig, 1. Rome Beauty: E. G. Kinvig, 1 and 2. Winesap: E. G. Kinvig, 1. Any other variety: E. G. Kinvig, 1. Pears.—Plate of five: A. Vodonovich, 1. Citrus Fruits.—Ten cured lemons: M. E. Marples, 1. Five cured lemons: M. E. Marpies. 1. Miscellaneous. —Passion fruit: A. Perris, 1 and 2. Chinese gooseberries: Mrs. J. S. Eastwood, 1. ART SECTION HIGH STANDARD REVEALED LIST OF THE AWARDS Favourable comment was made on the standard of the exhibits in the art section. In many classes the competition was keen, particularly in the drawing ajid painting division. The exhibits were displayed under attractive conditions. The awards were:— Commercial Art.—Lettering, black and j white, with brush: R. Ross, 1 and 2. Lettering, with pen: Miss X. Young, J. Show card writing: N. Fletcher, 1. Fashion drawing: Miss E. Clarkson, 1 and 2. Poster, in colour: D. C. Gaskin, 1; R. A. Boyd, 2; L. Lipanovic, 3. Stencilling: K. Wilton, 1. Catalogue cover design: R.- Ross, 1; M. G'only, 2. Drawing and Painting.—Outdoor subjects: Miss M. Sinaill, 1; N. S. Fraser, 2. Still life study, in oils: A. J. Inglis, T; Miss F. J. McDonald, 2; A. D. Swinton, 3. Landscape, in oils: Miss B. Hazelwood, 1; Miss S. Bourdot, 2; W. .T. Pea»co, 3. Seascape or maritime study, in oils: A. G. Funnell, ] and 2; Miss S. Bourdot, 3. Landscape study, in water colours: S. Sims, 1; J. Crippen, 2; A. G. Funnell, 3. Seascape or maritime study, in water colours: A. G. Funnell, 1; J. J. Kingsford, 2; W. J. Pearce, 3. Head cast, oils: Mr. F. J. Macdonald, 1. Head cast, in pencil: J. J. Kingsford, 1. Head from life, in oils: Miss F. J. Macdonald, 1; Miss B Hazelwood, 2; W. J. Pearce. 3. Native flora, in water colours: Miss H. Pirie, 1. Six studies, oil or pencil, of nude figure: Miss M. Anderson. 1. Any subject, pen and ink, or sepia: Mrs. A. C. McClymont, 1; Miss F. J. Macdonald, 2. Design of small print: R. A. Boyd, 1; A. D. Swinton, 2; D. C. Gaskin, 3. Modelling.—Head in the round: C. Reid. 1. Interior Decoration. —Design for dining room suite: Miss P. Crowley, 1. Design for printed art tapestry banging: Miss P. Crowley, i. Junior Division, Drawing and Painting.— Head, in pencil; M Day, 1. Group, five objects: R. Leese. 1. Maori craftsmanship: M. Day. 1. Fretwork. —R. T. Brown, 1 and 2.

COLLEGE FOR SAILORS DEGREES TO BE OBTAINED NEW SCHEME IN LONDON Plans for a new "CoHege of the Sea" in London where sailors will he given opportunities of becoming Masters of Arts if they like, or of studying any subject, are now being considered by the Seafarers' Education Service. This organisation, which already has a collection of more than 84,000 books in continuous circulation in the libraries of more than 060 ships trading in all parts of the world, is to move its headquarters from Russell Square, London, to larger premises in Endsleigh Street next month. The college will be established in the new premises.

At the outset it will be under the direction of Dr. Albert Mansbridgo, chairman of the Seafarers' Education Service, who conceived the idea, and several eminent authorities have agreed to act as advisers of studies or as tutors in specific subjects. They include Sir Frank Dyson, the former Astronomer Royal, Dr. W. E. Gye, Director of tho Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Professor Milton Loom is, of New York University, Miss Lynda Grier, principal of Lady .Margaret Hall, Oxford, and many others. "Most of the work will, of course, have to be done by the seamen through correspondence courses." said Dr. Mansbrfidge. "but opportunities for personal contacts with professors will be made not only in London, but in as many ports as possible throughout the world.

"At the college they will be given information about syllabi for degrees and any other examinations, and given opportunities." The Service has for a long time had the support of Lloyds, the Corporation of Trinity House, the Hon. Company of Master Mariners, the National Union of Seamen and other seafaring organisations.

Tho president is Sir Richard Holt, who commissioned the first library which it ever sent out. Since then it has spent about £25,000.

The first task of the Service, actually, is to supply really good libraries to merchant ships. "Oil one occasion," Dr. Mansbridge said, "my wife and 1 wanted a holiday so we signed on a ship leaving Swansea for the Mediterranean, as purser and stewardess, and my soil as assistant-purser.

"While on board we found a number of the crew studying astronomy. That just shows where their tastes he."