NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

New Zealand Times, Volume XLII, Issue 9692, 21 June 1917, Page 11

NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

OPENING DAY INTERESTING DISPLAY AND LARGE ATTENDANCE. (From Our Special Reporter.) PALMERSTON N., Juno 20. The fourteenth annual National Dairy Show, hold under the auspice* of the Manawatu and West Coast -Agricultural and Pastoral Association, began this morning in fine, miW weather. There was no official opening ceremony. The day has been occupied with the judging of the exhibits and the Dairy Association Conference.

Tho attendance was large in the afternoon, the principal outside attraction being football matches (senior and junior; between Wanganui and To Autc College teams. The junior game produced good open play, the native lads being outclassed in the liner points. To Auto backs were coiit.mmlly out of place, and it was mainly duo to tliis that they were beaten. Wanganui won by 10 points (two tries obtained by Kennedy, each of which ho converted! to 3(a try by Tohi). In llio senior game To Ante easily beat Wanganui by 21 points to 8. Four thousand persons watched the match. The cutting out of special trains is having an olfoct on the attendance, hut motor-cars loaded with passengers are continually arriving in numbers irom the outside districts. The space of all the garages is overtaxed, and many cars hare had to bo left in sidestreets and vacant allotment*!, as cover cannot bo found for them. MACHINERY HALL.

A visit to the machinery hall would load the uninitiated to believe that dairy farming was a simple undertaking, requiring but elementary knowledge, judging from the labour-saving machines that are to bo seen in the machinery hall. Cow-bails, nicely made, t oet-running milking machines with all the accessories and attachments necessary for a well-appointed dairy are here. Groups of farmers stand opposite these machines, dwelling on their virtues and toll each other of their shortcomings. As sales are' made the demonstrators brighten up, and with renewed energy the virtues of their machine are extolled to the next man, who, through the high price of produce, is enabled to improve the appointments on his small holding. Immense cheese vats, cream separators, milk-coolers, portable and stationary engines are also to bo seen in this department, besides self-contained gas and electric plants for use in farm (btiildiugs. MERCHANTS’’ EXHIBITS. Adjoining the machinery hall is the nurserymen’s stands, where a choice collection of pot plants, hedge trees, fruit and other plants are displayed in profusion. Under the same roof ia the manufacturing merchants’ department. In this hall it has been usual at previous shows for the Agricultural Department to make a display, but this year this interesting and instructive exhibit js absent. As a substitute the Weraroa Central Development Farm is making one of the best exhibits, from a tamer's point of view, in the section. A large stand is covered with sheaves of grain-bearing products, and round the spaces allotted are many samples of experimental grasses and root crops growing in soil .roost suitable for their successful culture. Cooper’s, Ltd., of Wellington, have on exhibition one of the finest collections of root crops and vegetables that has ever been got together at any show. It is claimed that the Now Zealand climate and soil are better adapted for the growing of vegetables than any in the world, and as proofs of this assertion are the size and quality of the samples to be seen on this stand. Another firm, whose headquarters are in Wellington (New Zealand Farmers’ Co-operative Bacon and Meat Packing Company) has a very extensive exhibit of bacon and other products of the'pig. Generally speaking, there are not ag many exhibits as last year, but those in aro of a more varied description, and the quality is probably ■bettor.

There is a very fine collection of deer heads, more having been entered than is represented in the catalogue. One very fine head, with 2(5 points, comninnded a lot of attention. It la exhibited by Mr E. L. Riddiford. HOME INDUSTRIES.

A very good all-round exhibit is that of home-made articles. Hero aro loaves of broad that would do credit to the professional baker, and wholesome cakes and butter vio with each other in an endeavour to gain the judge’s approval. The farmers* butter classes show a distinct improvement on last year’s exhibits, and the aro of such equal merit that the judge has no enviable task in sorting out the winners. The ladies, of course, aro mostly interested in art and needlework, and their desires aro fully satisfied in this department. Beautifully-worked cushions embroidery, and crochetwork of all descriptions are displayed in abundance. The work is exceptionally neat and dainty, besides being of a useful and artistic nature. Kitchen garden and root crop samples are a distinct feature, the specimens of potatoes being remarkably well grown, while tho size of the mangolds commands the attention of every farmer present. Hugo pumpkins and swede turnips, one of which is sufficient to feed an animal for a day, demand a lot of space, while seeds and various other descriptions of vegetables help to make a very creditable show. The children attending the primary schools in the Wanganui Education Board district have made a special effort to show what their labour in the kitchen garden oan produce. Nearly every school has seat samples of vegetables, which equal those grbw*n by the experienced nurseryman. IN THE OPEN. In tho open, there is the usual display of motor-cars, all American. There are also two farm tractors on view, one of which is being shown by a local exhibitor and the olher by a Wanganui firm. PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION. Thoro was keen competition in the school division, tho awards being allotted as follow: —Potatoes—Cheltenham School 1, West End School 2, Kairanga School 3; carrots, Kairanga School I_, Cheltenham School 2; parsnips, Kairanga School 1, Cheltenham School, 3; mangolds. Kairanga School

1 West End School 2, Cheltenham School 3: beet, Kairanga School Cheltenham School 2, West End School 3 FIELD ROOTS. In field roots, T. Webb, Palmerston North, gained awards for kale, cabbage, and mangel wurzels; A. Passey, Pohangina, for kale, carrots (red and long red), and sugar mangels; and J. Balsillie, Kairanga, for cabbage, W. Swindlehurst, G. L. Wagstnffe (Pohangina) D. Buchanan (Tiakitahuna), and Mitchell Bros. (Fordell) for mangel wurzels, l>- W. Hogan (Apiti), J. Larsen (Te Rehunsa)7 Mitchell Bros. (Fordell), Wilton Bros (Rangituman) for swede turnips, D. W. Hogan (Apiti) and J. Larsen (Te Rehunga) for turnips, and H. Green (Kairanga) for pumpkins. POTATOES. "TJp-to-dates,” W. T. London, Kimbolton, 1; J. E. Kjestrup, Rangitumau 2; “Maori Chief,' 1 J. E. Kjestrup. 1; H. Buckcrell, Palmerston North, 2; R. Christensen, Cheltenham, 3i "Early White” T. Webb, Palmerston North. 1:1*. H. Palmerston North, 2; T. Webb, o. “Early Blush,” R. Christenson, 1; W. T. London, 2; G. Walker, Palmerston North, 3; “Late Blue,” T. Webb I, W. T. London, 2; any other variety, W. T. London, 1; T. Webb, 2; collection of potatoes, T. Webb, 1; R. C. Christensen, 2. FRUIT. There was a good display of fruit. The judge (Mr (*. Stratford), in awarding the championship to L. G. Duncan, of Nelson, said that there was only half a point between the leading exhibits. The colour of the fruit was exceptional, and the flavour good, but a number of points were lost through indifferent packing in the case classes. The prize-winners in this section are: —Sturmer apples, H. D. Everett (Nelson) 1, H. B. Everett (Nelson) 2: Cambridge or stone pippin, W- A. J. Briggs (Nelson) 1, James Cushing (Hawke’s Bay) 2; Cox’s orange pippin, L G. Duncan (Waipawa); fine crown or London pippin, F. Peters (Waipawa) 1, L. G. Duncan 2; A.O.V. pippin, N. Rowling (Riwaka) 1, James Cushing (West Clive) 2; russet, L. G. Duncan; Washington, F. H. Outram (Palmerston North) 1, L. G. Duncan 2; Lord Wolseley, F. Peters; Jonathan, L. G. Duncan; winter pearmain, James Cushing; Northern Spy, F. Peters; roinette du Canada, F. Peters; Alfriston, L. G- Duncan; Doughty, F. Peters 1, W. A. J. Briggs 2; Ohinemuri, L G. Duncan; Ballarat seedling, James Cushing 1, F. Peters 2; Rome beauty, James Cushing 1, F. Peters 2; delicious, W. Hayworth (Clarevilie) 1, P. Peters 2; dessert apples (any one variety), James Cushing 1, H. BEverett 2; cooking apples, H- B. Everett (Umukuri) 1, L. G. Duncan 2, James Cushing 3. In the champion class, open to the whole ol the Dominion, for best collection of apples, L- G.. Duncan, Umukuri, Nelson, was awarded the R.H.B. medal, James Cushing, West Clive, Hawke’s Bay, being second. There were eight entries. In the champion class for fruitgrowers’ associations and horticultural societies, the Nelson Fruit Packing Company were the only exhibitors. James Cushing was first for best collection of cooking apples. In case apples, H. B. Everett was first for Sturmer, L. .G. Duncan for Washington delicious. Jonathan, five crown, Ohinemuri, Cox’s orange pippin, A-0.V., and cooking. Other variety winners were F. Peters, W. A. G. Briggs, and F. H. Outram, while F. Peters, L. G. Duncan, and J. A. McGlashan scooped the pool in the pear classes. VEGETABLES. In the vegetable classes the principal winners were: —For onions, C. Whitehead, Palmerston North; G. .V. Tate, Waitara (seven firsts). Turnips, beet, celery, leeks, rhubarb, parsley, marrows, squash, cabbage, T. Webb, Palmerston North. Parsnips, G. V. Tate. Carrots, J. H. Morgan, Wood'ville, and E. Woolford, Rongotea. The best market garden collection with R.H.S. medal was won by T. Webb. FARM PRODUCTS. Chaff, A. Kreagher, Halcombo. lOover bay. H. E. Hocken, Feilding. Meadow hay. J- F. Knight, Newbury. Lucerne hay, J. Linkiater, Palmerston North. Ensilage, W. James, Bell Block. SEED AND GRAIN. Bushel of wheat, Whittington, Feilding. Chevalier barley, H. Gray, Sanson. Rye corn, Russian barley and Algerian oats, Wilton Brothers, juauguumau. Cape barley, F. Read, Sanson. Partridge and Yorkshire peas, H. B. Ryman, Pohangina. Field peas, J. Balsillie, Kairanga; R. W. Brown, Colyton; A. Passey, Pohangina and H. Buckrell, Palmerston North. Maize, T. Webb. Linseed, Gaisford, Maxton. GRASS SEED. Cocksfoot and western wolths, Wilton Brothers. Crested dogtail, A. B. Eglinton, Sanson. Best bushel of grass seed, R. W. Brown and Wilton jßroa. Merchants’ Seeds Display.—Hoddor and Tolley, Palmerston North, first and gold medal; Dalgety and Co., silver medal. POULTRY. Special prize winners in poultry are: Leghorns, J. McKenzie and W. E. MatJhio (Taiha/pe). Orpingtons, A. Perano (Picton) and Mrs B. Cousins (Palmerston North), B. A. Fraser (Taihape). Wyandottes, B. S. Gray (Rongotea), W. Sowman and A. Perano (Picton), H. E. Gudby (Waitara), T. Holdaway (Marton), and W. Hall (Rangiotu). Plymouth Rocks, John Urlich (Hawera) and William Cullen (Palmerston North). Rhode Island Beds, Mrs I. W. Lovelock (Newbury), Fred. Taylor (Palmerston North). BUTTER AWARDS POINTS SCORED BY ALL THE COMPETITORS. In the following tables are shown the total points scored by all the competitors in the several cutter classes, the winners of which were announced yesterday: — Class 1. Points. N.Z.D.A. (Frankton) 96 Taiori and Peninsula 95) Tai Tapu 95 Canterbury Central 9-ti Levin 944 Mauriceville 914 Awahuri - 91 Cheltenham 91 Masterton 91 Moa Farmers 934 Shannon 934 Thames Valley 93i Aria 93 Bunnythorpe 93 Golden Bay 93 Heretuunga - 93 Ballance 93 North Taranaki .._ 93 Otati 93 Sefton 93

Te Aroha 93 Hikurangi 93 Waitemata 93 Kairanga 924 N.Z.D.A. (Pukekohe) 92 Rotorua - 92 Rangiwalua 93 Pio Pio 93 N.Z.D.A. (Waiuku) 89 Class 2. N.Z.D.A. (Frankton) 95J Tai Tapu 95 Ballance 914 Awahuri , 91 Canterbury Central 934 Levin 934 Mauriceville 934 Te Aroha 934 Thames Valley 93j Aria - 93 Bunnythorpe 93 Kairanga 93 Golden Bay 93 Masterton 93 Shannon 93 Heretaunga 924 Rotorua 924 Rangiwahia - 924 Otaki 924 X’io Pio 92 N.Z.D.A. (Waiuku) 89 Class 3. Shannon 93 Awahuri 85 Ballance „ 91 N.Z.D.A. (Frankton) 91 Rangiwahia 934 Thames Valley 93J Tai Tapu 934 Aria 93 Bunnythorpe 93 Levin J 93 Golden Bay 924 Kairanga 92-j Atfasterton 924 Me a Farmers 92 N.Z.D.A. (Waiuku) 92 Te Aroha 92 Pio Pio 92 Otaki 90 Class 1. Te Aroha 95 N.Z.D.A. (Frankton) 944 Canterbury Central 91 Mauriceville . 934 Levin 934 Masterton 934 Thames Valley 934 Tai Tapu 934 Kairanga 934 Aria 93 Awahuri 93 Bunnythorpe 93 Golden Bay 93 Ballance 93 Moa Farmers 93 Sefton ..., 93 Heretaunga 924 N.Z.D.A. (Pukekohe) 924 Eangiwahia 924 Wauemaka, 924 Pio Pio 92 Shannon 92 N.Z.D.A. (Waiuku) 89 Class 5. Taieri and Peninsula 954 Bunnythorpe 914 Mauriceville 914 Awahuri 91 Levin 93 Canterbury Central 93 Rotorua 93 Hikurangi 93 Golden Bay 924 Moa Farmers 924 North Taranaki 924 Ballance 92 Otaki 92 N.Z.D.A. (Waiuku) 914 Shannon 914 Thames Valley 914 Tai Tapu 91 Eangiwahia 904 To Aroha 904 Class 6. Taieri and Peninsula 95 Ballance 914 Hikurangi 91 Masterton 934 Awahuri 93 Bunnythorpe —93 Aria 924 Levin 924 Mauriceville 924 N.Z.D.A. (Pukekohe) 924 Rotorua 924 Sefton 924 Canterbury Central 92 N.Z.D.A. (Frankton) 92 Shannon 92 Thames Valley 92 Golden Bay 914 Otaki 914 Eangiwahia 91 Te Aroha 91 Claes 7. Te Aroha 914 Cheltenham 91 Hikurangi 934 Rangiwahia 93 Oparau ?2J Rotorua 924 Waitanguru 924 Herebaunga 92 North Taranaki 92 Pio Pio 92 Waitemata 92 Otaki 92