WINTER SHOW.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17327, 29 May 1918, Page 7

WINTER SHOW.

PROVINCE WORTHILY REPRESENTED \ SPLENDID WOOL AND FRUIT FINE EXHIBITION OF CHEESE GOOD SCHOOL DISPLAY

Ytestorday saw the opening of tho twentyeixth annual Winter Show of tho Otago A and P. Society. Tho weather was ideal, and tho result was a largo attendance. Thero are not a few who aro of tho opinion that shows of all descriptions should not bo held during the currency of the war, but it must surely bo admitted that it would be a distinct loss to the province, if not to tho dominion, if . the annual winter exhibitions of dairy produce, roots, grain, housewifery, etc., were discontinued. The entries were some 220 in excess of those for last year, the totals being 1350 compared with 1130 in 1917. The greatest increase is in wool, which has jumped from four entries last year to 60 on this occasion. Fruit entries havo also increased from 130 to 295, roots from 92 to 105, grain and seeds from 86 to 100, school garden competitions from 48 to 59. The principal decrease is in fat stock. Last year 100 wero entered, and on this occasion 78 entries aro recorded. It is probable, however, that despite the reduced entry tho number forward this year is in excess of that of 1917. It will be remembered that the 1917 show was Beriously aft'ected by a heavy flood, which covered the lower end of the Taieri Plain. Several washouts took placo on the Main South railway line, with the result that a good many trucks of stook intended for exhibition could not bo got through to Dunodin. Tho show, taken as a whole, is a large and comprehensive one, and speaks volumes for the enterprise of the producers of the district and its resources. Although tho industrial section still retains a prominent place in tho catalogue, it has not advanced as it would otherwise have done had the war not eventuated. In this connection it has to bo remembered that the men on tho land, as well as the manufacturers, aro handicapped by the shortage of labour. At times such as these anything which is .apart fiom tho necessary work of tho peoplo receives less attention than it would command in times of peace, and one need not labour the argument that during the past four years tho Winter Show has been held under adverse circumstances. The show compares more than favourably in almost every respect with its immediate predecessors. What may bo termed new features havo been introduced, showing that those controlling the society's affairs are alivo to tho necessity of advancing with tho times. The fruit section, -which.has hitherto not been prominent in the catalogue, is on this occasion quite an exhibition in itself, and tho , entries are tastefully displayed in the roomy annexe which contained side shows last year, and which hitherto was the location of the Government Agricultural Department's comprehensive display. The other almost new feature 13 the exhibit of wcol, which is prominently displayed on a table extending the full length of Brydone Hall. Those responsible for the extension -of • this important sectkm of the show aro deserving of a great deal of credit, and if they will only persevere there is little doubt that the staple product of the dominion will ono day form an exhibition which will be fully representative of a province which .ie entitled to claim credit for growing the best wool which finds its way to Bradford. It cannot be said that tho best of Otago's wool is on exhibition, as quito a number of tho exhibits adjudicated upon woro selected from tho bales after they came to the wool stores for appraisement. It is impossible under such circumstances to get tho best of the fleeces, and if growers oould only bo made to realise tho educative value of euch an exhibition as is now in progress, not only to tho community, but to them6clvea as well, they would co-operate with those office-bearers of the society who have the industry so much at heart and instead of having their fleeces selected from the bales, would make tho selection at the shearing shed. . If this were dono not only would better quality wools come forward than is at present tho case, nut tho fleeces would be in a much more presentable condition. ! Another growing feature is tho public schools.section, which shows what it is possible for primary school children to do in tho way of cultivation when working under proper direction. Tho general arrangement of the exhibits in tho Brydone Hall has been radically altered this year, the avenues running north and south instead of east and west, as was tho case hitherto. This is undoubtedly an improvement, and provides much easier movement for the crowas, especially at night time. It also permits of tho better display of the exhibits. The stalls arranged by the Otago Women's Patnotio Association aro, as usual, a prominent feature of the show. In addition to the luncheon and 1 tea rooms, the proceeds of which are devoted to the association's funds, this organisation has a soldiers stall and a well arranged flower stall. The soldiers' stall is quite comprehensive, and is stocked with an abundance of goods, most of which havo been donated by country sympathisers and supporters. Mrs J. K. Macfie and Mrs P. R. Sargood arc at the head of affairs, and tho Misses Armour and Cook havo charge of an art stall, which is run in connection with the main stall. Among the articles not on view at the stall are a bale of wool, presented by Mr John Wilson, of Lauder; a pony, a bale of wool, and some sheep, by Mr Spain, of Earnsclough; and a pen of sheep by Mr Boyd, of Lovell's Flat. The flower stall is in charge of Mrs C. P. M Butterworth, who is assisted by a hovy cf willing workers. v Tho Returned Soldiers' Association has an interesting exhibit of war curios, which includes gas helmets' of various kinds, a stce helmet, swords and bayonets, bombs, shells cartridges, buttons, badges, etc. It is well worth a visit. The exhibit is in charge of Rifleman Vallango, Private- Angelo, and Privato Myers, who aro being assisted by oth~r soldiers. Tho Red Cross Society has a neat kitchen display, and tho Karitnno-Harris Hospital has an attractive exhibit of literature. The liail is beautifully decorated, and this was most tastefully conceived and carried out by Mr and Mrs E. A. Hamcl. Mr D Tannock very aMy supervised tho decoration of Full ts' Hall, where the fruit is displayed. Tho arrangements in connection with the show leave little to bo desired, and shows that Mr H. V. Fulton, tho courteous and energetic secretary, has lost none of his well-known organising ability. Ho is ably assisted by a band of office-bearers, who could scarcely be excelled in the matter of attention to duties. It; seems almost invidious to singlo out any for special mention, but it would' be manifestly ungrateful to ignore the very kind attention given to tlio press representative by Messrs Thos Pcott. E. C. Hazlett, Gco. Black, E F Duthie. T. T. Ritchie, nnd R. A. Ewing. Bcath's String Band ptayed selections during the afternoon, and tho Highland Pipo Bnnd, and the Band of tho. Fourth 'Regiment were present in tho evening, and played an intore?ting programme.

OPENING CEREMONY. SPEECH BY THE MAYOR. Tho official opening took placo at 2.30 p.m. m His Majesty's Theatre, There was ii very sparse attendance, the bulk of tho show patrons remaining in the main hall and annexes. In addition to tho president of the society (Mr James Macandrew), there wero present 011 the platform: His Worship the Mayor of Dunedin (Mr J. J. Clark), tho Hon. G. M. Thomson, M.L.C., Messrs R. Scoft, M.P., J. M. Dickson, M.P., T. K. Suley, M.P., C E. Statham, M.P., and prominent office-bearers of the society. Mr Macandrew, in introducing Mr Clark, apologised for tho absence of the Hon. W D S. Mac Donald (Minister of Agriculture), who was to have officially opened the show. rhe Mayor regretted the absence of the Hon. W. D. S Mac Donald. The show, he said, was ono of 'the great events of tho city and the province, and ho ventured to say that it was not merely an event , of the city or the province, but of the dominion. In spite of adverse conditions, the exhibition had shown a steady increase in growth year by year, tho entries alone showing a marked improvement. Tho people of tho province had reason to feel grateful to those who have year after year worked so hard in the interests of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society, for the energy displayed m this direction tended to help on the greatest industry in the dominion. It was pleasing to tho people to know 'that in no pirt of New /Zealand was there a better Winter Show than tho annual exhibition held under the auspices of the Otago A. and P. Society He paid a tribute to the pioneers of the province who •travelled 12.000 miles to found a home It was such people" who had built up this mighty Empire. Their hearts beat strong and true, and we owed them a very great deal. He, in common with so many others, felt that wo were too much concerned about our little business affairs to trouble about Empire-buildma-; but the crash of war which came almost tour years ago taught us differently. We were taught, amongst other things, that it was necessary to produce; but the o-reatest asset that had ever, been produced in this land was the men who had gone 'to fi"-ht for the Empire.—(Applause.) We at present were passing through our very Gethsemane, and it was nleasing to see that we still possessed the spirit of the men of the past, and felt sure that nothing would be lacking on our part to bring this war to a successful conclusion. He did not think the people of this dominion had yet realised tho debt of gratitude they owed tho fighting men of the Empire. It was those men who were doing this work gloriously all those long years, and who had been facing tremendous odds, and who were showing us day after day that tho day of heroes was not yet past, who were entitled to our best thanks, and to the best wo could do for them If there was any spark of patriotism in us we would continue to pay and pay gladly. In the past the blackest pages of our history was that tho nation forgot its heroes. Let us, said the speaker, takrt a lesson from the past, and not forget— (Applause.) Tho spirit of courage and endurance wore never greater than they wero to-day. When the hour was darkest and we were . fighting with our backs to the wall it had been demonstrated that tho nation was at its best, and ho ventured to assert that the nation was never so strong as it was to-day. In those dark days in the- latter, part of 1914, that " contemptfble bttlo army" stood up against the German hordes, and held them, and was holding them to-day, and they saved tho world from a ruthless foe. Day by day, Britain and her Allies wero .getting stronger, and Germany was gradually getting weaker. He (the speaker) believed there could' be no doubt as to tho final end. The British ion had now got its claws firmly embedded in the neck of the German eagle and they could hear the death rattle He behoved that as they opened this Winter bliow a lot of sunshine was coming their way, and 'that verv soon, and that before next show we would be thinking of welcoming, back our hoys from victory. Ho had pleasure in welcoming to tho city visitors from tho country and elsewhere. They woro all working, with one common end in view. He had much pleasure in declaring the show open. ° On tho motion of Mr Statham, a vote of thanks was oxtended to tho Mayor. "DOOR RECEIPTS. As compared with the takings on tho tirst day last year, the receipts ehow an £118 10s 6d and £91 Iβ respectively. • CHEESE. The Government graders, who acted as judges, of the cheese exhibits, expressed tho opinion that the general appearance of the exhibit was pleasing. There was an absence of mould growth, which bespoke good care and attention on the part of exhibitors., The flavour of many exhibits evidenced a similarity that made the selection of the prize-winners no easy task More especially was this the case in selecting the best of a number of exhibits in one class from a single factory. The plasticity of body showed a uniformity that indicated careful manufacture. Very weak and very hard cheese woro conspicuous bv their absence. Most of tho exhibits would havo been pointed higher for body and texture had they been somewhat closer Tho finish of many exhib ; ts left something to be dpßiird. Some well-finished cheese wero penalised by reason of the crowns beinc cut. ° DOMINION GRADING COMPETITION. In this competition prizes wore awarded to the makers whose factory output for the. season gained the highest number of points according to the certificate issued by the Government graders from November 1 to March 31, and the result was as under:— Island, £10 (manager. Goo. Dickson) 93 49 Thornbury, £7. (manager, Arch Dobbie) 93 36 Waianiwa, £5 (manager, a"'j.'Linklater) 92 95 Rtavcloy £3 (manager. Jas.' Walker) 9237 Kuku. £2 (manager, George Woods) 92 31 PiKama. £1 (manager A. F. Noilson) 92^26 Wh;ton<r (manager, Wm. Kirkor) 9218 Waikouaiti (manager. Alox. Murray) 92~12 Stirling (manager, Thos. Duncan) ... Six Large Full Cbeaic New Zealand £ H^ A ?;, SI ? APED J , Cheese, Suitable for Export (Coloured).

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BUTTER. Factory butter was a very small exhibit, and was confined to ten >>cwt boxes, Ihe quality was up to standard. In butter suitable for export the Levin Co-operative Dairy Company scored 95 points out of a possible 100, tho same company coming iirst in the competition open only to members of the N.Z. Dairy Factory Managers' Association, with a total of points. The judges had apparently no comments fo make upon factory butter. The judges' comments on farmers' butter were to tho effect that the quality of tho exhibits was excellent, there being an almost entire absence of butter of inferior quality. In fancy butter the display 6a tho tables contains some beautiful designs, one in particular representing a heart, with rich ornamental butter edging, bearing the central inscription ; 'A tribute to our Zeebrug<ro and Ostend heioes." This is perhaps the most elaborate of tho .designs; but there are several others which are. most artistic. The butter pats are not numerous. Tho chief prize-takers were Mcsdamcs R. Clark '(Hooper's Inlet), J. Fleming (Balcairn), John Burns (Awamangu), S. Coster (InverOiLogill), Lawrence (Clinton), O. Justice(Anderson Bay), and Miss Callander (Mosgiel Junction). FAT STOOK. It is qncstionablp if there has ever been a better show of fat stock at any of tho society's winter exhibitions than the animals which came under tho judge's notice yesterday. This remark applies to both cattle and sheop. In the former division there .-vvero a good many animals forward which wero on exhibition at previous shows, and most of these displayed a marked improvement, ''especially as regards condition. There were five entries in tho class' for aged bullocks, and strong competition pro-vailed. Messrs Henderson Bros. (Kennington, Southland) won with a good-quality shorthorn bullock, which gained a similar honour at this show last year, and also at Southland Winter Show, held a fortnight ago. In spite of the length of time ho has been fat, this bullock is still free from lumpiness. Mr Thomas Ayson (Wyndham) gained second prize _ with a black bullock, which earned a similar distinction at Invercargill. Messrs Henderson Bros, won in the class for bullock mider four years with a specially good beast of moro than average quality and breeding, Mr Phil, dent (Balclutha) being second with a good, well-grown beast. In the class for bullocks under three years, Knapdale Estate (Gore) was placed first with an animal of the shorthorn type, bred by Mr. James M'Donald, of Diamond Peak, Gore. Tho class, as a whole, waa a good one as regards quality and condition. Thoro wero four entries in the cow class, first honours going to <Mr Phil. Clent and second to the executors of the late W.' J. J. Charters (Mosgiel), although there were not a few who favoured tho latter animal. Tho executors of tho late W. J. J. Charters were tho only exhibitors in the cJass for heifers under four years with a barren ■ ehorthorn heifer of more than average quality. She was decorated with the red ticket. In the class for heifers under three years Mr Clent defeated the executors of tho lato W. J. J. Charters, whose exhibit was bred by Knapdale Estate, and -was first in this class last year, and gained tho coveted distinction of being tho champion heifer 'in tho show on that occasion. There were six entries in fho class for steer or heifer under two years. As soon as tho judges had given iheir decision in this class. Mr -Reid (Manager of Knapdale Estate) entered a protest against first honours going to the entry of the executors of tho late W. J. J. Charters on tho ground that the anirnal was over age. A meeting of the committee was (summoned to discuss the matter, and, after hearing tho evidence of Mr W. D. Snowball, one of the society's lion, veterinary surgeons, who had examined tho animal's teeth, the protest was sustained, and the first rvrize awarded to Mr L. C. Hazlett (North "Taieri). This animal was not protested against, but it was subsequently allegcS that sho has six hard teeth, in which caso sho is 'well over the stipulated age. Such mistakes as these are doubtless made quite innocently, but it may be suggested that the Otago Society should come into lino with tho leading live stock shows of G-reat Britain and the United States of America, and insist, for example, that steers or heifers entered as under two years should not have more than two hard teeth showing, j throc-year-olds not more than four, and so J on. It must surely bo recognised that an ! unpleasant duty is oast upon exhibitors in ; having to protest, and, as a matter of fact, J exhibitors hesitate to exercise their right i in tho matter of entering protests. Sheep were an especially good section, there being some particularly good quality i animals brought forward." Mr James . Gordon (Warepa) was placed first in halfbred and Cqrricdale wethers, Mr Alexander M. Macdonald being second. There were three entries in crossbred Down wethors, which wero an unusually good class. First honours went to Mr F. Bull (Waddington) with a specially fine pen, Mr George Murray (Mackenzie Country) being second. Longwool or crossbred wethers, any weight j or ago, wero probably tho best lot of fat ' sheep over shown in Dunedin. Mr Adam ; King (Stony Creek) had four entries out of tho nine forward, and took the four prizes allotted. This exhibitor's sheep were of exceptional quality, and well deserved tho high encomiums placed on them bv tlip judge, who considered them some of tho best sheep he had ever handled. Tn longwool or crossbrd lontrwool wethors, not exceeding 22 months. Knapdale estate won w : th a nice, pen. which had gained tho first prize in a fat lamb class at the Otago . W ; nter Show last year, and were awarded Messrs Stronaeh, Morris, nnd Co.'s special prize. They were out of Romney ewes bv Border Leicester rams.. In the class for freezing sheep Mr James Gordon got "rstand second with three sheep of' undoubted mialitv, Mr Alexander M. Maedonald taking Hi" ■ third wnrd with a vory even pen. In tho class for three crossbred livcwool gets, anv weight, bred and fed by exhibitors. Knnprlnlc Estntp gained premier honours with sheep bred from Romney ewes, by Border Leicester rams, bred hv Mr T. S. Little. They were really the mils frnm the Knapdale Estate stud, and reflected rrerlit on the management of the estate, KnnndaV TM-nt" nlso sained second honours, and Mr Macdonald third. FRUIT BATS. In tho bay arranged by the Taieri Fruitgrowers" Association there is a largo variety of apples, shown in plates. One of tho chief factors in placing the Tuiori exhibit in the first place was the display of homemade preserves, etc., such as pie 3. jams. I and extracts of various kinds. There was ii. large variety of apples, all shown in first-class condition. . In the cooking section thoro wero some fine samples, such as Alfriston. Rymer, Five Crown Pippin, and Lord Wolsoley. Tho particular varieties in the desserts were Cox's Orange Pippin Jonathan, Dolieious, Cleopatra. Adams's' Pearmain, though, of course, there were many other kinds. Tho apple exhibits wero interspersed with bottles containing preserved peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, and cherries. There wero also exhibits of walnuts and chestnuts. Tho decorations were composed of featoene of

nativo olearia, with a fow of tlio spruces inn! diU'crerit lirs, asparagus, and pot plants Tliey were curried out by tho Misucs Wright (2) and thoir niece, and ro- %\ wl t,rwa ' I< ' < - l 't <>» tho ladies. In© Otago Fruitgrowers' Association— wliioh in this instance- means Duiicdin gentlemen who own orchards in Otago Central—had arranged two bays. The bay carrying the titlo King Pip had a very tino display of apples in trays. More "pears woio shown and fewer apples than in tho •laicri exhibit Tho quality of tho apples was yuito up to tho high "standard aseociated with this Central-grown fruit. Some beautiful trays of Delicious, Cleopatra, and Munro's Favourite showed up amongst a wide selection of varieties. The apples were nicely contrasted as to colour, and great pains had evidently been taken, in arranging tho exhibit. In this bay, too, there was a nice array of bottled preserves. Ine lighting of tho bay in tho evening by electric bulbs proved most effective. In the second Otago bay a characteristic foaturo was the flanking classical horns of plenty, one spilling out apples and tho other pears. On 'tho top of tho stand, in tho middle, wnro preserves of various kinds,- with apples underneath. The outstanding exhibits of apples were Scarlet Poarmain, Dougherty, and Jonathan. A tray of tomatoes grown in the open, corncobs, etc., were included in the exhibit, lno bay was prettily decorated with vino leaves and bunches of grapes. 'Die Co-operative Fruit Stores had a magnificent array of apples and pears displayed on an hexagonal pyramid in the centre of the annexe. The fruit had been selected by Mr Reilly (manager of tho stores) from amongst the cases forwarded by the Central growers. The apples were easily tho bestthing in this section of the show. There was a particularly fine case of Ballarats, and the samples of Delicious also showed up in an exhibit which attracted a great deal of attention. A case of Nickajaek—a green-yellow apple with red streaks—was favourably commented on. It is a new variety with a large numbor of growers. In the opinion of one expert this exhibit would comparo favourably with any other exhibit of apples in New Zealand. The pears wore also fine-conditioned. woll-gi-own fruits. Almonds, nuts, quinces, tomatoes, and bottles of preserved fruits wcro shown on the- pyramid. EXHIBITS OF PLATE APPLES. Desserts and Cookehs.

Mr Goodwin, the local Government fruit expert, who judged the classes for dessert and cooking appJes, said he considered the exhibits as a whole made ono of the lincst displays ever seen in Dunodin—certainly it was tho best display over made at a Winter Show. The fruit was mostly grown in Central Otago. In tho dessert section the plates of Cox's Orange Pippin represented a 2ood class, but it is now becoming rather late in the season for thie variety to be seen at its best. The Delicious and Scarlet Pcarrriain exhibits wore well up to the local standard of show fruit. The Esopus Spitzenberg, however, were a little on the largo size. Jonathans wero nicoly-coloured and woll-shaped fruit, but these, like Cox's Orange Pippin, are beginning to go off in flavour. There was but small competition in Newton Pippins^—five entries only. Tho fruit was a good sample, but Mr Goodwin stated that he had seen better colour in this variety. In tho class for '"any other- variety, named." eight entries/ were rejected by Mr Goodwin, a numbor of varieties being shown for which classes had been provided in tho schedule. In tho cooking classes, Ballarats were a good-looking samole, but too largo accord ing to the Agricultural Department's standard. There was a very good collection of Dunn's .Favourite, but a few of the apples wero inclined to run. a bit small foj. this variety. Excellent samples of London Pippins and Rome Beauty were on view. Sturmers brough't forward tho largest number of entries in the competition. The points were very close, tho apples being particularly fine samples. As a matter of fact, the competitions were closo right through, thero being but a small margin of points. A number of cookers in the class for " any other variety, named," were rejected for tho reason which operated 'in the corresponding class in desserts. CASED APPLES FOR EXPORT. Tho Government orchard expert (Mr Goodwin), who acted as judge, said the cases of Cleopatras comprised a first-class commercial exhibit. Tho Delicious were a good standard sample, but some of the variety wero a little on tho large side. The Scarlet Nonpariel wero of good colour and of uniform size, and generally proved a most excellent exhibit. There were only) three cases of Esopus Spitzenburar. Tho quality, size, and colour were excellent. Jonathans were a fine-looking sample, but owing tothe lateness of tho season, a littlo past their prime. Some of the cases in this competition could have been packed better. Tho class for Nowton Pippi,,s brought forward a nice even lot of apples. Tho trustees of the lato W. J. Tonkiu were tho only exhibitors, and took the three prizes. In tho fruit, " any other variety," there was nothing of outstanding merit. In tho cooking section tho Ballarats were all on tho large side, and the same remark applies to the Dnnn's Favourites. The two varieties, however, wcro of good colour, but the Dunn's Favourite was not as nicply-textured as might have been desired, tho lateness of tho season being the cause of this weakness. The Ballarats were, however, a fine, hardconditioned lot. There was only one entry in London Pippins, and tho case was not up to standard. The' class for Rome Beauty brought out somo keen competition. The apples wore fine samples of the variety, Somo of them, however, wero a little bit on the largo side. The singlo caso in tho Rymer class was of good colour, but tho apples were rather small. A fino class of apples was shown in the -Sturmers, and uho competition was very keen. One caso was disqualified, its exhibitor having failed to wrap his apples in paper, as is necessary for an export class. Thero was nothing of outstanding merit in the single case of Lord, Wolseleys. In tho "any other variety," two outstanding cases wero stone pippins and Wellington Pippins. Mr Goodwin stated that tho packing, taking it all round, was very good. Somo of the apples were not brought up to tho tops of tho cases as high as they should havo been, the packing being done rather loosely. As regarded tho commercial value of the cased fruit. Mr Goodwin considered the exh.-bition was right, up to the hign standard set in Dur.edin. WOOL. Tho wool exhibit was unusually attractive, and, what was most important of all possessed features undeniably educative' Mr E. J. Denny (Chiet Government Supervisor), who acted as one of the judges in giving his impressions, said the halfbred wools exhibited in tho 55/58 grad<! were excellent, and so close wore they in tho matter of quality that two exhibitors tied for hrst place, tho second being only ono point behind, and the unplaced exhibits were only four points below the lot which was awarded the red ticket. Tho competition in 50's (medium halfbred) was not so keen as it should have been, considering the quantity of this class of wool which comes on the market. Grade 44/46 (moaium crossbred) was disappointing in the, matter of entries only two coming forward, but these wero excellent in the matter of quality. Mossrs Ueo. Nichol and Sons' entry would have been hard to beat in any show. This wool gained tho maximum number, of points Air It. P. Johnston's fleeces in grade 60/64 strong merino), would have been hard to boat m any show in Australasia. Ho was the only exhibitor, and; his wool gained full points with a second exhibit only one point bclund Grade 56/58 (fine halfbred or quarterbred), where Mr J. Fleming.(Kaiand, Messrs Macadio Bros. (Poolbxirn) tied was an exc< Uent exhibit. There was no doubt that Mr Fleming's wool was in better condition, but tho other scored, in fineness The other placed exhibit was good. Grade 50 (medium halfbred) was '^r 0 °; xhibit - Mr H. P. M'lntvre (Maitktnd). who was not placed, showed two nice fleeces, but the length of staple was rcallv in excess of the quality, the judges finding great difficulty over tho exhibit. Hadl it boon entpn-d'in a ho™ P t class it would havo taken a lot of beating I ho entry in the 46/48 trrarJo (fino cross-Iw-.-d) was very diwjpnoiritins;. considerinc that this is one of the bicjrest classes of wool grown in Otago, and one of tho roost desirable classes. Mr W. Kirk's exhibit stood out for brightness and cnrral condition. Two of Mr Evan's exhibits tied for sreond place. Although tho entry was poor tho quality of srrnd.- 44/46 (mr<!iir. - crossbred), was exoollrnt. ;:nd would I* hard to beat anywhere. Mr 11. P. M'Tntyro was tho only exhibitor in stud OoTriodalos his two exhibits bwng of i-ndouliod qiialitv. Ilirr wit*. iTYivrvrr. of n:o p thnn a full" reason's growth, which feature detrartrd from thoir value for show purposes. Tho merino stud fleeces wero very disappointing, an-rl in ~Mt Dctiht's opinion tliTo shoiiM be quito a largo entry of this class of wool. Thoi-o wcro throe entries in stud Romneys. Mr G. P. Johnston paining first and second honours with rxocptiTinallv heavy flWces. but tho nuJity was sorcMv up to tho standard. It was rpcrrottabln that one of the most popular broods of shoon in Otanro was so rmnrlv 'n tho matter of_ entries of wool. * The two fl opoop whHi cniTtod first honours tnmr-n , tho soalo at £9'l-> 15oz. and tlio pooond prizo lot ?7ih 4oz. H is worthv of note tr--i>,t thrso fl-oros wore from tho pen of shrop which wan <iir» Edendalo Cup at last lumxtsrsiE E*n»ißor

Show, tho conditions of which arc quality pt shoep and woo l (subsequently shorn) to bo considered.

BREAD, SCONES, AND CAKES. AltliougH the entries in this section showed ii tligiiL drop irom last year—4&> its against 4i>;>—tliLs was one ot the sections in tin: show, and it Ls very evident thai, tliero is a Jurgo number of ladies in both town and country who aro desirous of supporting this important department of tho -show. The judges were Am Keith Jopp and Miss luntay, and these two Indies got through their task cxpeditiously and satislaotonly. In their opinion the bread in both the open and amateur classes was exceptionally good, and compared more than tavourably with baker's bread. Tho quality ot tho scones also drew favourable common ts from tho judges, but they added that a number of tho competitors sacriticed appearaneo to tusto by using too great a quantity of "ribiiig" agent, thus giving somo of tho scones a distinctly acid taste. -llio judges also suggested that in future years it would bo im improvement if the dale scones wero classified into sections for sweetened and unsweetened scones. In tho classfor applo pics, tho falling in of much of tho pastry spoilt tho general appearance ot many of tho exhibits, as pio pastry should rise instead of sink. It should also bo mentioned that in tho case of fruit pies tnero should be no added decorations in tho centre. The' cooked apple dishes wero of remarkably pleasing quality, and wore extremely difficult to judge on account of their oven quality. In pikelets, there was a largo entry of a hitjh standard of merit, especially m the amateur section, which, if anything, was better than the open class. Ihe section for cakes was well patronised, and the light fruit cake was, in tho opjnion of the judges, especially good. The ginger bread was perhaps not up to the standard of previous years, and the iced eakes wero also somewhat disappointing, the icing and decorations being a trifle overdone. The collections of pastry v. ere ;ood, and tho judges had great "difficulty in separating the first three prize-winners. A fine display was mode bv the collection of sweets, the judges awarding a prize to every competitor in tho section. They suggested that it would be an improvement if in the future tho entries in this section were further divided into individual classes of sweets in addition to a general collection. HONEY AND PRESERVES. Tho past season has byen a good ono for_ honey, its production having been well maintained, and 1 at tho present time thero aro about 1000 eases graded for export and waiting for shipment from this port. In this class of the show there was keen competition in the liquid classes, making it difficult to allot tho awards. The judge (Mr E. A. Earp, Government expert) states that some of the competitors lost points through tho honey not being sufficiently bright in colour, and at the same time a tendency to granulate kept others out of the award list. In tho granulated classes the entries were not so good, and while somo of tho honey possessed a fine flavour, its condition was rather soft, and much of it would not have been passed for export if submitted. Thero was a poor entry of section honey, but it was of fair quality. Tho entries in these classes .also in preserves and egprs showed a slight advance over thoso of last year. GRAINS, SEEDS, ETC.. Considering tho season, tho grain is f £irly good, but it is a section that requires working up, not necessarily as to quality, but as to quantity. Somo very fine sainplps of wheat aro shown, and this applies in a general way to all wheat exhibits. Tbero is better competition in oats, tho Duns, Gartons, and blacks beintr of specially good quality. The exhibit of barley, although small, is fine- in sample. In seeds there is good competition right through, and particular mention may bo made of the first prize samples of perennial ryegrass, white clover, cow grass, and rape. These arc considerably above average quality.

POTATOES AND ROOTS. The potatoes and roots made a lino display, and one that was distinctly creditable to this province,- whilo tho entry was numerically ahead of last year. Regarding the potatoes, the judge (Mr Jas. Birtles) stated that they were an exceedingly good lot, and so far'as the table' samples wero concerned he had seldom seen'better. The only fault he had to find was that some of the potatoes had been washed, whilo others were unwashed. Again, ono or two of the exhibits were rather on tho large eide, and lost marks on that score. A very largo collection of roots was forward, and these also showed extremely good quality, being well grown, sound, und firm in texture, and true to types. Threp or four classes of swede turnips and tho carrot class wero exceptionally good, and the same remark applies to tho Aberdeen green top turnips, but the purple-tops were not too good. Mangels were only n. medium lot. but in the collection of vegetables somo very fine quality iva» again seen, *tho first, second, and third prize-winners being specially good, especially Mr Wright's exhibit.

SCHOOLS' COMPETITION. _ Fifteen schools had entered in this section, but a number of them failed to forward exhibits, thus robbing the competition of much of the interest that was expected to attach to it The spaco allotted to the section is not wliat it ought to be, considering its growing importance, but the exhibitors made tho best uso of the limited area and displayed their wares very attractively. As was the caso last year, the Benhar School was prominent with a magnificant exhibit that won for it no fewer than eight first prizes. The success reflects great credit on the exhibitors. Beaumont and Ngapara also forwarded meritorious collections, which secured awards and tho •other prize-takers were Palmerston, BaTclutha, Milton, Kelso, Ratanui, Lowburn Ferry, and Sandymount. The competition in the class for collections of vegetables and fodder plants, grown in school grounds by the scholars and under the supervision of tho schoolmaster, brought out seven entries, and the judge (Mr D. Tannock. superintendent of tho Dunedin reserves) gave first honours to the Benhar School with 96 points, for a display that was far ahead of tho others. Beaumont »ame second with 77 points, and Ngapara was placed third, with 76£ points, KcJso being fourth on tho list. Thero wore some very fine mangels, red and yellow, and all tho potatoes were well-grown and clean. All tho contestants had evidently gono to conn siderablo trouble to forward collections that wero as representative as possible of the products of their respective districts, and the displays were inspected with much interest and most favourably commented on both yesterday afternoon and last night. PRTZELIST. Tho following is tho prize-list: — CHEESE. Factory Cheese. Judges: Government Graders. Six largo full-cream New Zealand Ched-dar-shaped cheese, suitable for export coloured. Ten entries—lsland Dairy Faci or -\ir (( ?, 00 - D . iokson ' manager), Wyndham. 1; Waikouaiti Dairy Factory (Alex. Murray, manager), Waikouaiti, 2; Whiteriir .Factory (W.Kirker, manner), Gore, >i; \\ oodlands Dairy Company (Alex Harper, manager), Woodlands, 4. Six largo full-cream Jvjcw Zealand Ched-dar-shaped cheese, suitable for export white. ' Five entries—Staveloy Dairy tory (James Walker, manager), Stavelev lr Island Dairy Factory (Geo. Dickson) manager), Wyndham, 2; Woodlands Dairy Company (Alex. Harper, manager), Woodlands, 3; Wyndham Dairy Factory (A. T Ross, manager), Wyndham, 4. Special Exhibit. Six large factory-mado cheese, suitable for txport, whito or coloured. Four entries—lsland Dairy Factory (Geo. Dickson manager) Wyndham, 1; Stavelev Dairy Factory James Walker, manager),"Stavelev i; Wyndham Dairy Factory (A. T Ross, manager), Wyndham, 3; Island Dairy vFactorv (Geo. Dickson, manager), Wyndham 4 Two factory-made cheese, suitable for ?£P? rt >. wulte OT cokmred. Eleven entries— Whiteng Dairy Factory (W. Kirker, manager), Gore, 1; Tnturau Dairy Factory (F H. Taylor, manager), Tuturau, 2; Stavelev Dairy Foctory (James Walker, manager) .Staveley, 3. '' Two factorj-tnado chee<*>, suitable for export, white or coloured, open only to members of the New Zealand Dairy Factory Managers' Association. Seven "entries —Stavoley Dairy Factory (James Walker manager).. Stavelfy. 1; Woodlands Dairy Company (Alox. Harper, manno-or). Woodlands. 2; Island Dairv Factory "(Oco. Dickeon, manager). Wyndnam. 3. One raw (thre*) mcdi"rn factory cheese suitable for export, white or 'coloured' Iwrlre entries-—Tuturau Dairy Factory (,F* IT. Taylor, rMJuijrcr), Tuturau. 1: I'sland Dairy Factory (Oeo. Diok.=on. manager) Wyndham. ?.; Wh-rorig Dairy F.ictorv°(W" KirkiT. manager). Gore, 3. Ono_ onr--> containing , two choose, opon to factories that havo not won a -rize). Throe rntrifss—Honley Co-operative lAnirv Faetorv CR, ■ I.yall. manager), Honlov. 1; Dominion Dairy Factory (J. A. Dodd. mannn-or) Winton. 2; J. Nathan and Co. (J. B. WainscoH. ehoosomaker), Taikoroa, 3. Ono rase containing two choose, made from non-pasteurised milk onon to factories that havo not won a prize. " Four ontrios— ITonloy Cooperative Dairy Fnctory (R Lvall mnmp-r). TTrnlov. I.' J. Nathan ard l-o. (J. B. W.vnscntt. ohoesoma' t). Tnikor«a, 2; G-oodwoorl Dairv Factory (John CaLon, mam- _ sr), Goodwwod. 3.

Ono oaao faetory-madb loaf cheese, suitablo for export, white or coloured. Seven entries— Wyndham Dairy Factory (A. T. Ross, manager), and Island Dairy Factory (Geo. Diokson, manager), Wyndham, equal, 1; StaveJey Dairy Factory (James Walker, manager), Stavoley, 3. Grading Points. Cheese for grading points. Twenty ontries—lsland Dairy Factory (Geo. Dickson, manager). 1; Tliornbury Dairy Factory (Arch. Dobbio, manager), 2; Waisuiiwa Dairy Factory (A. J. Linklatcr, manager), FACTORY BUTTER. (Judges: Government Dairy Experts.) Box of Factohy Butter, Fob Taisle on Exi'OßT. Levin Co-oporativo D.C. (J. Smcllie, managor) 1 Taiori and Peninsula (H. R. Fisher) ... 2 Canterbury Central Co-operative D.C. (J. Middloton) „ 3 Gbading Points. 3 3 H C fcO g si! J •! a 3 Ort-H O Cβ H Levin ... 46 24 10 10 5— 95 T. and P. 45J, 24 10 10 5 — 94£ Canterbury 45 24 10 10 5— 94 T. and- P. 44i 24 10 10 5 — 93i Canterbury 44J> 24 10 10 5 — 93i Opotiki ... 44 24 10 10. 5— 93 Box of BuTTEn (Export), Open to Members of the N.Z. Daiby Managers' Association. Levin Co-operative D.C. „ 1 Canterbury 2 Canterbury 3 Gbading Points. Lovin ... 45£ 24 10 10 5 — 94£ CanterLury 45 24 10 10 5— 94 Canterbury 44 i 23£ 10 10 5— 93 Opotiki ... 43 24 10 10 5— 92 FARMERS' BUTTER. (Judges: Government Dairy Exports.) Two pounds fresh butter, in rolls or pats, 'lwo entries—Mrs J. Fleming (Balcairn) 1, Mrs Robt Clark (Hooper's Inlet) Two pounds fresh butter, ono week old. Ono entry—Mrs Robt. Clark 1. Two pounds powdorod butter, in ilb rolls or pats; to be stamped by tho secretary one week befoi-o the show. Two entries—Mrs Robt. Clark 1, Mrs John Burns (Awamangu) 2. Two pounds powdered butter, in £lb rolls or pats. Three entries—Mrs J. Fleming 1. Mrs Robt. Clark 2, Mrs John Burns 3. Two pounds fresh butter, in ilb rolls or pate. Six entries—Mrs J. Fleming 1, Mrs 0. Justice (Anderson Bay) 2, Mrs P. Taylor (N.E. Harbour) 3, Mrs Sabina Coster vhc. . Two pounds fresh butter, in ilb rolls or pats, one week old; to be stamped by secretary one week before show. Three entries—Mrs J. Fleming 1, Mrs C. Justice Two pounds powdered butter, in ilb rolls or pats; to bo stamped by secretary ono week before show. Threo entries—Mrs J Fleming 1, Mrs Sabina Coster 2, Mrs P. Taylor 3. Two pounds powdered butter, in £Ib rolls or pats. Two entries—Mrs J. Fleming 1, Mrs Sabina Coster 2. Collection of butter exhibited in one tray. Four entries—Mrs J. Fleming 1, Mrs Sabina Coster 2, Mrs Laurence (Lawrence) 3.' Ten pounds salt butter, in jars; to be etampod by secretary one month before show. Three Robt. dark 1, Mrs John Burns 2, Miss M. Callander (Mosgiel Junction) 3. Collection of fancy butter. Four entries —Mrs Joseph Cooper (Freshford) 1, Miss M. Callander 2, Mrs Laurence 3. Collection of fancy butter, suitable for table use. Three entries—Miss M. Callandor 1, Mrs Sabma Coster 2, Mrs Laurence FAT STOCK. Judge: Mr T. E. Besley (Albury) Bullock, any age.—Five entries—Henderson Bros. (Kennington), 1, Thos. Ayson (Wyndham) 2. Bullock, under four years. Three entries—Henderson Bros. 1, Phil Ctent (Balclutha) 2. Bullock, under three years. Six entries — Knapdlalo Estate (Gore) 1, Thos. Ayson 2. Cow, any age. Four entries—Phil Clent 1, Executors- of late Wm. J. J. Charters (Mosgiel) 2. H-eifer, under four years. One entry— Executors of late Wm. J. J. Charters 1. Heifer, under threo vears. Two entries —Phil Clent 1, Executors of late Wm. J J. Charters 2. Steer or heifer, under two years. Seven entries—L. C. Hazlett (North Taieri) 1, P Clent 2, Knapdalo Estate 3. SHEEP Judgo: Mr T. E. Besley (Albury). Three half bred wethers, bred from merino ewe by any longwool ram, or from any longwool ewe by a merino ram. any ago or weight. Two entries—James' Gordon (Warepa) 1, Alex. M. Macdonald (Warepa) Three Gorriedale wethers, ■ anv age or weight. Two entries—James Gordon 1, Alex. M. Macdonald 2. Three crdssbred Down wethers, any age or weight. Throe entries—F. Bull (Waddington) 1, G«o. Murray (Braemar, Mackenzie County) 2, James Gordon 3. Three longwool or crossbred longwool wethers, any ago or weight. Nino entries —Adam King (Stony Creek) 1, 2 3. and he. 9 Three longwool or crossbred, longwool wethers, not exceeding 22 months. Four entries—Knapdale Estate 1, James Gordon 2, Alex. M. Macdonald .3. Three crossbred Down wethers, not exceeding 22 months., Three entries—James Gordon 1, Alex. M. Macdonald' 2, Goo. Murray 3. Three Corricdale wethers, not exceeding 22 months. Ono entry—Alex. M Macdonald Three sheep most suitable for 'frozen meat ti-ade, value of mutton and wool to be taken into consideration. Four entriesJames Gordon 1 and 2, Alex. M. Macdonald 3. Three crossbred Down hoggets (ewe or wether); any weight. Four entries—James Gordon 1 and 2, Alex. M. Macdonald 3. Three* crossbred longwool hoggets (ewe or wether), any weight.. Six entries—James Gordon 1 and 2, Knapdale Estate 3. Threo crossbred longwool hoggets, any weight; bred and fed by exhibitor. Five entries—Knapdale Estate 1 and 2, Alex. M Macdonald 3. FRUIT. Judge: Government Orchard Expert. ORCHARDISTS' . BAY. Most Comprehensive Collection of Fruit akd Other Orchard Peodtjcts Grown Within District. Prizes, £10 and £5. Taieri Fruitgrowers' Association, 52 points i Otago Fruitgrowers' Association ("King Pip"), 51 points 2 Otago Fruitgrowers' Association, 38 points 3 GBADrNG Points. Taieri. King Pip. O.F.A. ■ Apples .„ 15 15 11 Pears 4 7 6 Nuts and fruits ... 4 5 5 Preserves 8 6 5 Cooking ... ... 5 0 0 Win-es ... 4 4. q Decoration 12 14 n 52' 51 38 Plates of Dessert Apples. 'Judge: Mr W. T. Goodwin. Cleopatra. Nino entries—Kellett ana Muirhead lOmakau) 1, H. Turner (Ettrick) 2 and 3. Cox's Orange Pippin. Six entries—F. G Duncan 1, D. Martin (Beaumont) 2, Kellett and Muirhead 3. Delicious. . Thirteen entries—V. and C Fenwick (Alexandra) 1, PI. lurnor 2 and 3. 1 Scarlet Nonpareil. Fifteen entries—Tho Bell Orchard (Earnscleugh) 1, Freed and Robertson (Clyde) 2, F. G. Duncan (Sunnyvale) 3. Esopus Spitzenburg. Five entries—E T Kitto (Alexandra) 1. Trustees late W. J. Tonkin (Ettrick) 2 and 3. Jonathan. Twenty entries—H Werner ! (Al'x.mrJra) 1, Alex. McDonald (Outram) 2 H. Turner 3. Nowtown Pippin. Five entrir>s—H Tumor 1, Trustees late W. J. Tonkin 2 Bell Orchard 5. Any other variety, named. Twontv-six entries—David Ritchie (Bannockbuxn) 1 H. Werner 2, 11. Turner 3. ' ' Cooking Apples. Ballarat. Eight entries—Trustees lato W J. Tonkin 1 and 2. Bell Orchard 3. Dunn's Favourite. Twelve entries— Kellett and Muirhead 1. E. T. Kitto (Alexandra) 2, Wing Eros. 3. Tendon Pippin. Eicrht entries—D Alartin 1, E. T. Kitto 2 and 3, II Werner he. ' Rome Beauty. Nino entries—lT Werner 1. Trustees late W. J. Tonkin 2 ; 11. Turner o. Rvmor. Seven entries—D. Martin 1 and 2, Mis 3 J. Craig (Eru=t Tainri) 3. Shn-mor. Twenty entries -F. G. Diinran 1. K'NpK and Mnirhend 2. Jas. Brnen (Bannofkburn") 3. Lord Wolpplpv. Five entries—D Afartin 1. Kellett nnd M-iir'irwi 2 T-j. jj An' trrtirr variety, named. Fifteen on friw—Winnr Bros. 1, D. Martin 2, Bell Orchard 5.

Applf.B for Expobt. desserts. Cleopatra. Onn standard Government case. iSjx on trios—ll. Tunier 1, Trustees late \\. J. Tonkin 2 and 3. Cox's Ornnpr Pipnm. One entry—Trustees late W. J. Tonkin 1. I)oliciou«. Five piitrios—H. Turner ■1, Trusties late W. J. Tonkin 2 nnd 3. bcarJet NoniKxnil. \ n ,, on tries—Trustees lato \V. J. Tonkin 1, 2. and 3. Esopus Spitzcnburj?. Three entries— Trustees late W. .1. Tonkin 1. 2 and 3. Jonathan. Nino entries—Trustees lato W. .1. Tonkin 1, 2, and 3. Newton Pippin. Three entries—Trustees lato W. .7. Tonkin 1, 2, and 3. Any other variety, named. Four entries— D. Martin ] and 2. H. Werner's exhibit was disqualified because the apples were not named, and that of the Trustees of the late W. J. Tonkin was shown in tho wrong class. COOKKBS. Ballarat. Throe entries—Trusteeg lato W J. Tonkin 1, 2, and 3. Dunn's Favourite. Three entries— Trustees lato W. J. Tonkin 1, P. G. Duncan 2, Winjr Bros. 3. ■' London Pippin. One entry—H. Werner Homo Beauty. Five entries—Trustees lato W. J. Tonkin 1 and 3. H. Turner 2. Rymcr. On© entry—V. and C. Fcnwick Stnrmc*. Eleven entries—Trustees lato W J. Tonkin 1 and 3, F. G. Duncan 2. Lord Wolsoley. One entry—Trustees late W. J. Tonkin. Any other variety, named. Five entries— Wing Bros. 1, D. Martin 2, E. T. Kitto 3. SrECiAL Apple Prizes. Messrs G. and T. Young's challenge shield, valued at,2sgs, for most, points jn apples, graded and packed, suitablo for export, was won by the Trustees of tho late The special nrizo of 2gs, offered by the Co-operative Fruitgrowers of Otago for most points in plate apples was won by D. Martin with 14- points. Kellett and Muirhead secured 11 points, and 11. Turner 10 points. The Fruitgrowers' Federation offered a special prize of five guineas for the most points in dessert cased apples. This was won by the Trustees of the late W. J. Tonkin, with 11. Turner second. The special prize of ssrs offered by tho Fruitgrowers' Federation for most points m cased cooking apples -was won by the Trustees of tho late W. J. Tonkini F. G. Duncan and Wing Bros: tied for second place. WOOL. Judges: Government Wool Valuers (Messrs' E. J. Denny, F. Leitch, and H. Hull). ■Two fleeces, stud sheep, Romney. Three entries—G. P. Johnston (Waikaka) 1 and 2. Two fleeces, stud sheep, Border Leicester. Ono entry—Geo. Turnbull (Pomahaka) 1. Two fleeces, stud sheep,' merino. One entry—A. D. Sutherland (Omarama) 1. Two fleeces, stud eheep, Corriedale. Two entries—H. P. M'lntyre (Maitland) 1 and Two fleeces, flocks of 2000 sheep and under, 40/44, strong crossbred. Two entries—Waddell Bros. (Pukerau) 1, Geo. Turnbull (Pomahaka) 2. Two fleeces, flocks of 2000 sheep and under, 44/46, medium crossbred. Five entries— Wm. Kirk (Keko) 1, J. Craigie (Pukerau) 2. Two fleeces, flocks of 2000 sheep and under, 46/48, Cno crossbred. Six entries—W. Kirk (Kelso) 1. John Evans (Balfour) 2. Two fleces, flocks of 2000 sheep and under, 50's, medium halfbred. Five entries—G P Johnston 1 and 2. Two fleeces, flocks of 2000 eheep and under, 56/58, fine halfbred or quarterbred. Five entries— J. Fleming (Kaihiku) and Macadie Bros. (Poolburn) equal 1, G. P. Johnston 2. Two fleeces, flocks of 2000 sheep and under, 60/64, strong merino. Two entries —G. P. Johnston 1 and 2. Two fleeces, flocks of over 2000 sheep, 44/46, medium crossbred. Two entries—George ISiichol and Sons (Abbotsford) 1 and 2. Two fleeces, flocks of over 2000 sheep, 46/48, fine crossbred. Two entries—Geo. Nichol and 1, R. Acton-Adams (Wilden) 2. Two fleeces, flocks of over 2000 sheep, £o's, medium halfbred. Eight entries—R Acton-Adams 1. Geo. Niohol and Sons 2 Two fleeces, flocks of over 2000 sheep, 56/58, fine halfbred or quarterbred. Twelve entries—H. and P. Boyd (Hindon) and "EL Acton-Adams fWilden) equal 1. executors lato 11. Buckland (Waikouaiti) 2. Two fleeces, flocks of over 2000 sheep, 60/64, strong merino. Four entries—A. D Sutherland (Omarama). 1, J. Faulks (Argyir.) BREAD, SCONES, AND CAKES. (Judges: Mrs Keith Jopp (Clarendon) and . Mies. Finlay (Dunedin). Open Classes. One home-made loaf, white. Ten entries—Mrs Major (Ravensbourne) 1 Mrs J Rutherford (Outrain) 2, Mrs Jas. M*Nauffh' ton (Balclutha) 3, Miss J. Maodonald (Hirdon) vhc, Mrs A. Stuart (Mosgiel) he Ono home-made loaf, wheatmeal, brown Nine entries-Mrs G. D. Wilson (Dunedin) l,_MissM. Callander (Mosgiel Junction) 2, Miss K. Belcher (Waitaki) 3, Miss J. Macdonald vhc. Six home-made scones, girdle. Thirteen entries—Mrs Jas. Sinclair (Berwick) 1, Miss J. Maodonald 2, Mrs J. Rutherford 3, Miss M. E. Sinclair (Berwick) vhc, Miss K Belober h c, Mrs Jas. Beattio (Green Island) Six home-made scones, oven. Twelve entries—Miss Annie. Hayes (Maori Hill) 1 ™ rs 2 . Miss K. Belcher z', Miss M. Callander vhc, Mrs J. Callaghan (Green Island) ho. Six date scones. Fourteen entries—Miss K Belcher 1, Miss Lena Smith (Dunodin) 2 Mrs Peter Mason (Balehrtha) 3, Mrs Jas. Beattie vhc, Miss J. Macdonald he »!x whole wheatmen.l scones. Eight enlreS7^M o rS J? 5 " T Beatt > e *' Miss J Mac donald 2, Miss K. Belcher 3, Miss M E Sinclair vhc, Miss M. Callander he. ' Six potato scones. Seven entries—Miss I Munro (Herbert) 1. Mrs Jas. Beattie 2, Mrs L D. Robertson (Hijrhcliff) 3. Mrs Peter Mason vhc, M.ss J. Macdonald he. bix pkin oatmeal cakes, flat. Eight en-tries-Miss K. Belcher 1, Mrs David Waileer (Palmerston) 2, Miss J. Macdonald 3, Mrs J. Carlylo (Mosgiel) vhc, Mrs L D Robertson he. * Six plain oatmeal cakes (rolled). Nine entries.—Miss K. Belcher 1, Mrs D Neil (Tahakopa) 2, Mrs J. Carlylo 3, Miss J Mnndonald vihe. Six nikelets. Sixteen entries—Mrs J Rutherford 1, Miss J. Mncrionald 2 Miss M Callander 3 Mrs H. Fibbs (Caverehamj v he, Mrs R. Rutherford (Kaikorai) he, Mrs A.' Stewart (Mosgiel) e, Mrs J. Sinclair c, and Miss M. E. Sinclair o. One round shortbread. Eighteen entries —Mrs D. Giltenders (Musselbursrh) 1, Mrs Frank Jones (Wajkouniti) 2, Mrs Arthur Johnson (Mosjriol) 3, Miss P. Porter fMornmgton) vho, Mrs J. MTDonald (Maori HiH) he. Mrs James Beattio c. Trny of two plain oven scones, two plain gtrdlo scones, two da.te scones, two wheat meal scones, two pikelets, and two oatmeal rakes Ton entries—Miss K. Belcher 1 Miss J. Macdonald 2. Mrs P. Mason 3, Mrs Jns. Benttie vhc One soonge rake and sponge roll Eight entrios—Mrs A. J. Pheph<>rd (Cavereham) 1 Mrs S. Thomas /St. Kildi.) 2. Miss J Mn-xlonald 3. Mi«s K. "Relehor vhc. One pnonse oako fi'oeH). Eiorht entries— M. Wr? B ht 1. Mr* WR. Rn.aeh (Rt. TCilda) V: Miss Ann IP (Mornincrton) 3 Mrs A. Pnbr.rt«ori fMorninsrton) vhe. One send oake Twnlvo rrt.rirs—Miss M R Ri'nr-U ; r 1. Mr-, T). GillinHers (M-ussol! MrrrM ?.. Mrs J. Ftinawnv fO'irrom) 3. Miss K. BoVhor vhe, Miss Annie "Ravns bo. On- M*rfnVa caK"\ K ; E«ht entries—Miss J M.iHo,,nld 1. Mies K. Belcher 2, Miss Mnrv Johnston (("Viili-nm} 3. On" nr'ncrorbronrl. Twelve entri"<i—Mrs S Thonn-s i Mrs P. Mrwn 2, Miss A. ■>.rrmvn> 3, Miss J. Macdonald vhc. Miss Marv Johnston he. One liVht frnit rake (not lVod). Four („-,, rnfr : o ,.__M-, T>M or Mason'l. Mrs .Ta-s (TWcWnM 2 Miss Marv Johnston 3 Mrs D. WnJker vhc, Mre Jas \\c. 0.,0 ,-1-irV fr, n > o .,Vr fno* en-r-;<-:-Mr.s P.nrld Hill) 1. Mrs S Tlinmns 2 Miss J. Mnedona'.d 3, Mrs N. Farnrr (K.niknrsi) vhc, Mrs J. Samuel 'A7nlor."OTi T?ay) I>O. Ic-d eako (one tinr), icing only to be judu'od. Four entr->s—Miss" L'ly Argue (Momona) 1. Mrs H. Porter (Mornirifrton) 2 Miss A M'lntyro 3. Miss M. Callander t ho Collection of pastry. Seven entries—Miss Tjrna Knvth 1. Mrs Prtor Mnson 2 Miss Lizzie M'Millan (Mo?fiiell 3. Miss J. Macdonnid v h c. Miss M. Callander h c. of biscuits. Three entries—Miss Maedonald 1. Mrs H. Porter 2, Mrs R S Grwi (Ros'.yn) 3. Collrotion of caknc, nlivinly iced Six en tries—Miss K. Belcher 1. Mrs James Brnttie 2 Mips J. Macdonald 3, Miss Annie. I'nvrs v li o. One tmv nftornoon tea rnkes Four rntries—Mirs Ella O'BriDn 1. Mis., J Maenonnld 2. Mks A. M'lntyro 3, Mrs E S Croon v he. One collection home-made sweets Seven rn«-nVs.—Mrs E. S. Green 1, Mi=s V A Povle? fMornintrtonl 2. M'"ss F F. Bovles (nun«din) X Miss M. Miller (Dunedin\ v ho. M. Wnsrht hc. Mrs J. Carl vie and Mrs A. Robortsnn c. Amatrttr Cr,ARSKS. One homo-mnde loif (white). Sixteen entries—Mrs K MTarlano (Ravensboume) 1

mi 8 $*?*%; 2, Mrs J. Ooofc ■ (I>unedin) 3, Mrs Major vho, Mre Jamee tallaghan h c, Mrs J. Carlyle o. One homo-made loaf, brown (wheatmeal). Ten entries—Miss M. L Applegarth (Caversham) 1, Mrs G. T. Wilson (Dunedin) 2, M. Wright (Outrwn) 3, Mrs J. Smith (Maori Hill) vhc. Six home-made scones (girdle). Eighteen Peter Mason 1, Miss M "L. Applegarth 2, Miss V. Gawne (Dunedin) 3, Mrs E. M'Farlane (Ravensbourne) v h."k Mrs S. Coster (Invercargill) h c, Carlyle e. Six home-made erones (oren). '■" Sevens teen entries—Mis? Ella O'Brien (Musselburgh) 1, Mrs J. Smith 2, Mrs A. M Woir (Aiidereon Bay ) 3, Mrs T. Olsen Ifeonth Dunedin) v h- c, Miss Mary Roberts (Roslyn) h c, Mrs P. Mason o, Mrs Jamee Callaghan c. Six date scones. Ten entries—Mre H. Mathias (Kaikorai) 1, Miss K Smith (Dunedin) 2, Miss Marv Roberts 3, M» Humphrey (Dunedin) v ho. Six whole wheatmeal scones. Seven entries—Mrs S. Coster 1. Mrs J. Smith 2, M Wright 3, Mrs J. Carlyle vhc Six potato scones. Six entries^ —M. Wrigh* 1. Mis Lena Smith 2, Mrs A. Armour (Seacliff) 3. Mrs L. D. Robertson t h o, Miss J. Munro h c. Six plain oatmeal cakes (flat). Nine entries—Mrs S. Coster 1, M Wright 2. Mm K. M'Farlane 3. Miss M. Ritchie (Oftyersham) v h c, Miss Lena Smith h c, Mrs J. Carlyle c. Six plain oatmeal cakes (rolled); Eight entries—Miss A. M. Weir 1. Mrs S. Cosier 2. Miss M. Ritchie 3, Miss L Munro vie, M. Wrieht h c. Six pikelets. Twenty entries—Mrs H£ Mathias 1. Mrs R. Rutherford 2, Mrs T. Olsen 3, Mrs Frank Jonee vhc, Mrs J. • D. Hay (Du»odin) h c, Miss L. M Applegarth c, M. Wright o. Ono round shortbread. Twenty-tKi«e entries—Mrs J. Smith 1, M. Wright 2, ' Miss Sutherland (D.medin) 3 Miss Len* • fcmrth vh c. Mrs F. E. Jones ho, Mrs i>. U. Hutchison (Opoho) c. HAMS AND BACON. (Judge: Mr W. Moore (Milton). Two sides bacon, smoked. Two cattries—D. W. Johnston 1 and 2. Two sides bacon, green. Twp entrie*^. 0. W. Johnston 1 and 2. .'.'.'. Two hams, smoked. Three entriee-rIC Vv Johnston 1 and 2, Peter Cameron 3. Two hams, green. Two entries—D. W.' Johnston 1 and 2. Two rolls of bacon, smoked. Five etttries—lrvine and Stevenson 1, D. W. John. ston 2 and 3. Two rolls of bacon, green. Fire entries —Irvine and Stevenson 1, D. W. Johnston 2 and 2. HONEY AND PRESERVES. • Judge: Mr E. A. Earp. Honey, liquid, in two glass bottles, not exceeding 51b. Eleven entries—A. B. Cal- , hck (Mosgiel) 1, R. M'Arthur (Awameagu) Honey, granulated, in two glae bottle*. Seven entries—William Rodger (W&ihemo) 1, R. M'Arthur 2. Honey, in sections, not to exceed 41b. inree entries—William Rodger 1. Hen eggs, single yolks, one dozen. Ffre entries—R. A. S. Cantrell (Dunedin) 1, Mrs Margaret B. Pullar (Waitati) 2. - Bottled fruit, three varieties. Bix entries ■ —Mrs E. S. Green 1. Mrs A. Gilohriat (Waitati) 2. POTATOES. Judge: Mr Jas. Birtles (Waikooeiti). Sack of Up-to-Daies. Six entries—T &• Innes (Waddington) 1, P. J. Callaghan (Inch Valley) 2, D. Martin (Beaumont) 3 and vhc. Sack of Derwents. One entry—D. Martin 1. . I.*-*.*; , Sack of potatoes, other than Derwente-te Up-to-Dates. Eleven entries—L. T. Wright" (Annat) 1, H. Knowler (To Waewae) 2 Soft 3. T. S. Innes vho. Six varieties of potatoes. Twelve entriet -T. S. Innes 1, H. Knowler 2 and 3, G. Simpson (West Plains) vhc. ROOTS. Judge: Mr Joe. Birtles (Waikonaiti).-. „. . Swede .turnips, purple4op. Seventeen entries—Maeter J. Orbell (Waikouaiti)' 1 and 4, H. Knowler 2 and 3. ■ ■>■• Swede turnips, green-top. Eight entries) —H. Knowler 1 and 2, L. T. Wright 3: Aberdeen groen-top, yellow turnips. Tea* entries— G. Simpson 1 and 2, J. CT Diack (Waikouaiti) 3, P. Porter (Milton) 4. Aberdeen - purple-top turnips. . Fourteenentries—G. Simpson 1 and 4, P. Porter- 2,H. Knowler 3. ~" *-"*?**-;. White-fleshed turnips, any vaxkfcf?' Twenty-one entries—H. Knowler 1 and 3, ■ P. Porter 2. E. R. Brinsdon (Halfway* Bush) 4. ■• Mammoth long red mangolds. Three en- ■■■■ trice—V. Hannah (Outram) 1, W. Kirkland t (East Taieri) 2, J. L. Lethbridge (TarrasjS. Oraqge.or yellow globe mangolds. Three entries—W. Kirkland 1, V. Hannah 2 and 3. -» Golden tankard mangolds. Two entries— >'■ W. Kirkland 1, V. Hannah 2. T Red carrots. Nine entries—V. Hannah L G. Simpson 2 and 3, W. Kirkland 4. White carrots. Twelve entries—G. Simpson 1. 2, and 4, L. T. Wright 3. Collection of roots —mangolds, tyrnipe, arid carrotsl 'Sis entries—L. T. Wright■>!»G. Simpson 2 and 3, D. Martin 4. f • GRAIN, SEEDS, ETC. Judge: Mr D. Todd. Grain. - ; Ryecorn, large-size sack. Five entries— i Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association 1, Waters, Ritchie, and' Co. 2. •■'•■■' . White - Tuscan wheat. Two entries—New?. Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company If Red Tuscan wheat, large-size sack. Three entries—Otago Farmers' Co-openv-' tive Association 1. ■ , ■ - Wlute velvet wheat, large-size sack. On*. entry—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile ; Company 1. ■ .;' Red velvet wheat-, large-size sack. Three-. entries^—P. J. Callaghan (Inch Valley) l t ~.~ Otago Farmers' 00-operative Association 2." Red chaff wheat, large-size sack. Two entries—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company 1. Velvet-ear wheat, large-size sack. Three , entries^—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company 1, Otajo Farmers' Co-operative Association 2. - Various, large-size saok. Three entries— Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association L<v Various, variety to be named, large-sise ~ sack, for farmers only. One entry—John Diack (Waikouaiti) 1. ; Chevalier barley, _ large-size sack. Three.-' entries—Donald Reid and Co. 1. M'Gavin and Co. 2. Cape barley, large-size sack. Three en- . tries—Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association 1. Long Tartarian oats, large-size sack. Three entries—Dalgety and Co. 1, Otago • Farmers' Co-operativo Association 2. . -:' - Danish oats, large-size sack. /Four entries—P. J. Callaghan 1, Otago Farmer*' : Co-operativo Aeeociation 2. Sutherland oats. One entry—Water% Ritchie, and Co. 1. Algerian, large-size sack. Two . New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Com-' , pany 1, Otago Farmers' Co-operative Asso-. ciation 1. • ' ,f-f; Short Tartarians, large-size sack. Twt,. entries^—New Zealand Loan and MercantileCompany 1. E. P. Brewster (Waitahuna) .2. -". Sparrowbills, large-size sack. Three en-' tries s —Otago Farmers' Co-operative Aseociation 1, New Zealand Loan and Mercan- >.. tile Company 2. Black oats. Three entries—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company 1, Otago; Farmers' Co-operative Association 2. i Garton oats, large-size sack. Six entries ; —Dalgcty and Co. 1, Farmers' Oooperative Association 2. ' . Various, large-size sack. Two entriesr— >> Ne-.v Zealand. Loan and Mercantile Coifr-* pany 1. . nt .; i • Seeds. ....; Judge: Mr D. Todd. Perennial ryegraes, colonial. Six entries —Wright, Stephenson. and Co. 1, Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association 2. Italian ryegrass, icolonial. Four entriee— Otago Farmers' Ce-operative Association 1, Waters. Ritchie, and Co. 2. Cocksfoot, colonial. Four entries*— Wright, Stephenson. and Co. 1, Waten, Ritchie, and Co. 2. j'; Timothy. Two entrics^—New Zealand ■ Lonn and Mercantile Company 1. Mangold. One en'try—Otago Farmers* Co-operative Association 1. '' Crested dogtail, colonial. Sfx cntrioi— Dalgrtv and Co. 1, Otago Farmers' Cooperative Association 2. Colonial hard or Chewing's fescue. One entry—Otaijo Farmers' Co-operative Association 1. Linseed. Three entries —Wright, Stephenson, and Co. 1. Rape, broad leaf. Five entries—Wright, Stophenson. and Co. 1. Covrgrass clover. Three entries—Wright, Stephonstiti. and Co. 1, Waters, Ritchie, and' Co. 2. :-- r R.od clover. Three entries;—Wright, Stephenson, and Co. 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2. Whitn clover. Three entries—Wright* ■ Stephenson, and Co. 1. Otago Faxmors" Co-oprra'tivo Asociation 2. *;^ Alsyke clover. Four entries—Wright'.' * Rtephensnn. and Co. 1, Otago Farmers , * Co-operative Association 2.•» (Continued on page 8.) NAZOL acts like a charm in taoklfrtf , coiishs and colds. Penetrating and genii-';' killing. Better than mixtures or Most economical. Is 6d bays 60 doses. ■ ■ As a thirst quencher. SCHNAPPS tho best drink ever invested.^

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