TO-DAY’S PROCEEDINGS

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11664, 31 October 1923, Page 9

TO-DAY’S PROCEEDINGS

LABOUR-SAVING MACHINERY To-day’s programme includes the exhibition of -machinery, implements, permanent stalls, vehicles, etc., home industries, needlework, photography and art section, pig judging, maiden and gentlemen riders and hunters’ competitions. There is a slight change this year as the show closes down for the day at 6 p.m. The side-shows are as innumerable as ever, but there are one or two new features which will no doubt entice the nimble coins from the pockets of their owners. The machinery and implement stalls contain the latest word in appliances which will do the work with less manual labour than hitherto; while in the motor section there are the most modern cai*s, luxurious in their fittings and appearance, the local traders vieing with each other in their efforts to catch the eye of the likely customer. The dog show is for this year conspicuous by its absence, and poultry only appear at the winter show,, although breeding tirno should afford excellent opportunities of doing business if young stock was on view. PHOTOGRAPHY There were 85 entries in the photographic classes, of which 23 were m the open class and 62 in the amateur classes. I The results are as follow: OPEN CLASS. Any Landscape—P. Hilton, Hataitai, It E. T. Robson, Wellington, 2. New Zealand Landscape—H. C. Milne, ; G.P.O. Wellington, 1; E. T. Robson, 2s C. Powell, Stratford, 3. Seascape or Marine—E. T. Robson, 1* J. W. Jones, Wellington, 2. Portrait or Figure Study—J. W. Jones, l; A. Dickinson, Dunedin, 2. Animal Life—E, T. Robson, 1. Any Study—A. Dickinson, 1; J. W I ones, 2. Any Study, taken within 12 months i prior to the show —E. T. Robson, 1 and 2. AMATEURS. New Zealand Landscape—R. N. Keys, Napier, l; A. Dickinson, 2; J. D. Hay, New Plymouth, 3. Seascape or Marine —R. N. Keys, 1; G. L. Adkin, Levin, 2; H. C. Milne, Wellington, 3. Portrait or Figure Study—G. L. Adkin, 1; H. C. Milne, 2; S. E. Cousins, Wellington, 3. Animal Life—R. N. Keys, t; H C. Milne, 2; J. D. Hay, 3. Any Study, juniors under 18 —P. Hilton, 1; Miss Myrtle Carty, Palmerston North, 2. Any Study, up to half-plate—H. C. Milne, 1; R. N. Keys, 2; Miss H. John- i son, Wellington, 3. Wellington exhibitors figured strongly in the photographic section, and were prominent in the prize list. SOME CREDITABLE PRODUCTIONS. The judge of this section, Mr E. Murray Fuller, of Wellington, stated that the entries in the local professional class were not numerous, though the standard of production was very creditable. Some of the New Zealand views were really typical of the Dominion, and some of the 6tiil life studies showed careful observation. The chief fault of the amateur was irregular composition and lack of balance, and the majority of exhibits in this class were not excellent. On the whole, however, the class was quite good. PIGS There was more competition in the pig classes than there was a year ngo, ana there wore many very fino specimens. Boar, over 12 months —-Central Development Farm, 1; Mental Hospital, 2; Bowen and Wilson, 3. Boar, 12 months and under Mental Hospital, 1; Bowen and Wilson, 2; Mental Hospital, 3. Boar, under six months—Bowen and Wilson, 1; E. J. Roger, Ngaruawahia, 2; J. A. Russoll, Palmerston North, 3. Breeding sow in pig—Mental Hospital, 1; E. J. Rogor, 2; Bowen and Wilson, 3. Sow and litter of not less than six pigs, age not exceeding 2 months—Menial Hospital, 1; Central Development Farm, 2; Bowen ahd Wilson, 3. Sow, 12 months and under E. J. Rogers, 1 and 2; Bowen and Wilson, 3. Sow, six months ari<di under—J. A. Rusroll, 1; Bowen and Wilson, 2; E. J. Rogorsj. 3. Tumworth boar, under 12 month* Bowen and Wilson, 1 and reserve champion; E. J. Rogers 2. Boar, 32 months and under E. J. Rogers. X and champion; Bowen and Wilson, 2. Boar, under six months —Bowen and Wilson. 1; E. J. Rogers, 2. , Breeding Sow in pig—Bowen and Wilson, 1 and 2, and champion. Sow and litter—Bowen and Wilson, 1. Sow, 12 months and under—Bowen and Wilson, 1 and 2; JBI. J. Roger*, 3. Sow, rix months and under—Bowen and Wilson, 1; E. ,T. Rogers, 2. In the Yorkshires Pori run Mental Hospital secured firsts for boar over 12 months, boar under six months, sow' six months end under, and seconds for boar 12 months and' under, breeding sow in pig, and sow 32 months and under. Tho remaning awards in the same classes went to E. J. Rogers. ’ The championship for Berkshire boar «as secured by the Central Development Farm;, reserve bv Porirua Mental Hospital; sow by Mental Ho*nita? and reserve hr EJ. Rogers. The Yorkshire boar enampionshio went to Porirua Mental Hospital, and that for sow to B. J. Rovers, who also obtained that for large black sow. JUDGE’S COMMENT. Referring lo Tamworth boars the judge rioted that the winner was of good colour, which had been lacking in the breed for some time. The champion rimuhl grow into a real beauty and the sows worn faultless. The Yorkshire boar v inner was a champion all over.; good in the shoulders, sides and hams. The jidge said the boar over twelve months winner wa.s a little strniglifer in the siden, with good wide nose and head and great hams Second, n particularly good ro'it, just a little pinched in the nose, and not quite so grro f | in sides or ham. Boar twelve months and under.

winner a fine young pig; markings might by better, otherwise all right. Second, good length and head, but a bit skimpy in the middle piece. Boar under six months, winner a good pig, but a bit light in shank; second, docs not stand straight on his pins; third, a sow’s head, but very good indeed in body. INCREASE IN SHEEP One of the most remarkable features ' of the show is the very large increase in the number of sheep. The figure for this show is 472, against 238 last year, a.± increase of 184, while the highest in the last eight years i« 341. the present: number being easily a record. The president remarked that the increase was mainly in Romneys and Southdowns, the flocks of which are being rapidly strengthened, The prices of mutton, lamb, and wool had no doubt affected the position, and the ever increasing demand for wool all the world made it unlikely that there would be any drop in prices for so mo time to come. WOOL CLASSES The judging of the wool classes was completed just as the show closed down for the night. Results;— Romney wool, three fleeces, purebred - J. A. Mitchell 1 and Hugh Williams Cup; William Perry and Son (Maeterton), 2: J. A. Mitchell, 3. The Champion Romnev fleece takes a epeoial prize of five guineas for best bred fleece in the Romney section, not necessarily in the three winning fleeces. William PeTry and Son exhibited the winning fleece, which was not the heaviest, but was valued by tho judge at 16!d per lb, and the whole fleece was valued at 11s 6d. The heaviest fleece was one shown by J. A. Mitchell, which was valued at 14<s 7£d, or llid per lb. Down wool, three fleeces—J. A. Mitchell, 1 and 2: Sir J. G. Wilson-. 3. Corriedalo, three fleeces, purebred—T. O. Haycock (Martinborough), 1 and 2. Best three fleeces, hogget wool, any breed or cross, except purebred Romney, Lincoln, Down, or Corriedate—Sir J. G, Wilson* l and 2. COMPETITIONS Maiden riders, open to those who have never won a first prize for riding at anv show (walk, trot, canter, and jump)—! Doreen (Palmerston North), 1; J. J. Waller (Kairanga), 2. Leaping .ponies, 13.2 hands and under— H. M. Blunden’s (Kakariki), De Wet. 1; L. V. James’s (Dannevirke) Nigger, 2. Leaping ponies, 13.2 hands and over— N P. Walsh’s (Feilding) Betty. 1; K. Overton's (Taihapo) Tim, 2. Champion pony jump. 14.2 hands and under—C. H. Thompson’s (TakapaiD Tango, 1; H. M. Blnden’s De Wet, 2. Maiden hunters, Ashlen Cup—A. F. M. Syme’s Hastings) Kovno. 1: D. B. McEwen's (Longbum) Black Watch, 2. Qualified hunters —J. Shaw (Newbury), 1: Miss G. Maher (Hastings), 2. Maiden riders—J. Doreen (Palmerston North), 1; J. J. Waller (Kairanga), 2. WEDNESDAY’S PROGRAMME Horses, cattle and sheep to be judged: exhibition of machinery, etc., fleece wool I. Harness horses, stylo and action, leaping competitions, and ladies* hunters