WAIMARINO SHOW

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8364, 26 February 1913, Page 2

WAIMARINO SHOW

A FLOURISHING COUNTY, GOOD LOCAL EXHIBITS. The third annual show of live stock, farm and garden produce held by the Waimarino A. and P. Society at Raetihi easily eclipsed the previous etforts that have been made by the society. For many years the large area of forest-clad country known to the outer world as Waimarino was practically isolated because of the wretched means of transit that connected the district with outside business centres. For nearly twenty years the pioneer settlers underwent all the privations inseparable from a way-back settlement in the making, which in the district under notice were prolonged because of the difficulties encountered in securing good and permanent roads to carry the heavy traffic occasioned by the saw-millihg industry that has always been vigorously carried on in that locality. The completion of the Main Trunk railway, however, came as a timely booh to the struggling settlers, and since its completion^the whole of the farming aspect has been completely changed and wonderful development has oeeu recorded. This is largely the result of the improved facilities for the transit of stock and produce. The formation of a local A. and P. Association _ co-incidental with the railway connection was timely, and is already bearing fruit by the encouragement given to breeders to improve the quality of their flocks and herds. Visitors to- tho third exhibition speak very highly of the quality of the stock that came before the judges, and when it is remembered that the whole of the entries were locally owned, it will bo admitted that solid progress on right lines is being accomplished. SHEEP EXHIBITS. From the prize-list it is noticed that Romneys, Lincolns, / and Southdown stud sheep are the most popular in that district, the two first-named breeds drawing very good entries. In Romneys A. J. Laird, J, Risk, W. Harris, G. R. Hunt, A. J. Parkes, and J. R. Neal were the principal prize winners. With Lincolns W. Harris was the most successful exhibitor of rams, while F. Ellery gained the verdict with ewes. The Southdown awards went to A. J. Parkes, and those for fats to j. R. Neal, Hall and Gibson, and Gilbert and Cresswell. In tho lamb classes J. Laird was the principal prizetaker, and J. Risk the most successful exhibitor of crossbreds, J. Richardson also securing a first award. CATTLE. In the cattle classes both beef and dairy breeds were well represented, the most successful exhibitors being; Shorthorns, J. R. Neal and C. D. Scarrow; Jerseys, F. McNie and A. J. .O’Neal; Ayrshires, A. J. Laird and G. Bolton; Holsteins, F. Ellery, VV. Richardson, and R Allan; dairy cows, G. Bolton, T. Ward, A. O’Neal, and A. J. Laird. Tho best fat cattle were shown by Mrs P. McGafirey. PIGS AND POULTRY. With Berkshire pigs F. Ellery secured two firsts with sows and porkers, and J. Bateman a first with boar. The poultry classes were not strongs ly supported, M. Perry being the only prize-winner. HORSES. In tho horse division the best draughts were shown by A. E. Pedersen, C. D. Scarrow, and A. Voelkerling. Troop horse, A. Overton; 11 stone hack, C. G. Powell; 14 stone hack, O. G. Powell; 15-hands cob, M. Hearn; best paced hack, A. Overton; best lady’s hack. 0. G. Powell; 13-hands pony, R. Allen; best 14.2-hands pony, Mrs Hearn; best gig horse, it. Wilkie; , best spring carter, J. R. Neal; best turn-out, J. Winks; best tradesmens* turn-out, O. G. Avery. Dairy Produce.—Farmers’ made butter, Mrs MoWherter 1, Miss Ashwell 2, Mrs Parkes. h.c.; fancy butter, Mrs Parkes h. 0.; separator butter, A. Ruby 1, A. Raynell 2. INDUSTRIAL DIVISION. The entries under this heading formed a strong feature of the show, especially from the viewpoint of the fair sex. Tho principal prize-winners in the several classes were; Preserves —Marmalade, Mrs MoWherter; jaUi, Mrs Parkes 1, Mrs Punch, senr., 2, Mr Merson h.c.; bottled fruits, Mrs Punch; hop-beer, Mrs MoWherter; raspberry vinegar, Mrs Parkes. Cooking.—Home-made bread, Mrs MoWherter 1, Mrs Spence 2; camp oven bread, Sirs' Brass 1, Mrs McAVherter 2; oven scones, Mrs McWhorter 1 and 2, Miss Look h.c.; seed cake, Mrs Malpas 1; fruit cake, Mrs Malpas 1 and 2, Mrs Winks h.c.; sponge, Mrs Tustin; sponge sandwich, Mrs Malpas 1, Mrs Tustin 2; variety of cooking, Mrs Malpas 1 and 2; afternoon tea set out on tray, Mrs Malpas Laundry Work.—Starched and ironed shirt and collar, Mrs Malpas I and 2; starched and ironed blouse, Mrs Herd 1, Mrs Whittaker 2; starched and ironed tablecloth, Mrs Deamer 1, Mrs Malpas 2; goffering, Mrs Jordan 1. Sewing.—Darning socks, Mrs Malpas 1 and 2; child’s frock, Miss Morton 1 and 2; tray cloth, Miss Morton 1, Mrs Meyers 2; fancy cushion, Mrs Punch 1, Miss E. Brown 2; table centre, Miss Morton 1, Miss Stanley 2 and h.c.; collection fancy work, Miss Hansen 1, Mi's Miles 2; Maori work, Kawanea 1; best oil painting. Miss Punch 1. Miss Berry 2 and h. 0.; photography (scenic), Mr Tustin 1 and 2. In the horticultural and vegetable sections there was strong competition and a wide ’distribution of prizes. The points prize was won by Mrs X. A. Harris with 80 points, Mrs Pemberton being second with 50 points, and Mrs Malpas third with 31 points. The school gardens competition attracted entries from twelve district schools, tho Raetihi pupils scoring the majority of the first awards. Following up this year’s success, it is tho intention of the show committee to proceed with an extension of ground improvements and accommodation, which includes tho erection of a grandstand, and judging and show rings, all of which it is hoped to complete in time lor next year’s event.