THE WINTER SHOW.

Otago Witness, Issue 3195, 9 June 1915, Page 9

THE WINTER SHOW.

LARGE ATTENDANCE AND COMPREHENSIVE

DISPLAYS

INTERESTING GOVERNMENT

SECTION

Winter Show Week is a carnival time for Dunodin. But it ia "the big week" par excellence for the men on the land. At no other time, perhaps, do they get such opportunities for social intercourse and a stimulating change of views. For the town-dweller, also, it is of the greatest educational importance. It is true that the educational importance. After all, it is total entries this year are slightly smaller than for 1914, totalling 1310 as against 1425 for the last show—the. latter, however, constituted a record in point of entries, and while there is a slight falling off this year, it must be remembered that the past eea6on has not been so favourable, and also that the members of the farming community —to their honour be it said—have been more occupied in increasing their output than in obtaining awards, eminently desirable though the latter are. Taken altogether, this year's show is well fitted to rank with its predecessors, and to maintain the proud distinction enjoyed by Otago of being the centre of the leading winter show of the dominion. The following is a comparative statement of entries for 1914 and 1915:

THE OPENING CEREMONY

SPEECH BY THE HON. MR ERASER

In the presence of a large gathering in His Majesty’s Theatre on the Ist instant, the show - was opened by _ the Hon. W. Fraser, Minister of Public Works. The President of the Society (Mr T. T. Ritchie) presided, and seats on the platform were also taken bv members of Parliament and other well-known gentlemen from all parts of Otago and other portions of the dominion. The Hon. Mr Fraser, on making his apnearance, accompanied by the President, was given a cordial welcome. The President, after extending a -welcome to the Hon. Mr Fraser, spoke briefly about the war. It was, he said, likely to last many weary months yet, but he had no fear of the ultimate result.—(Applause.) It was hardly necessary for him to mention the great part that New Zealand, along with other parts of the British nation, had taken in upholding the glorious traditions of the Empire.—(Applause.) Referring to the show, he said, considering the very poor season, it compared more than favourably with those of previous years. In one or two cases the entries were slightly under those of last year, but that falling off was accounted for by the bad season. In other cases the entries were larger. It was particularly gratifying to the society to see the great interest the school children had taken in the class devoted to them.—(Applause.) As long as the children took an interest in the society, its future -was assured. He also mentioned the excellent work undertaken by the Otago Women’s Patriotic Association, and asked patrons of the show to second the efforts of the ladies by patronising the refreshment rooms on all occasions possible.--(Applause.) The Hon. Mr Fraser, who was warmly welcomed. said he had been requested by the Right Hon. Mr Massey_ (Prime Minister) to express his regret at being unable to attend the opening of the show. Mr Massey opened the show last year, and had such a lively recollection of the handsome manner in which he was treated that he wished to have a second dose of it, and he would have attended if it had been at all possible for him to do so.—(Applause.) Someone said to him (Hon. Mr Fraser) a day or two ago, “You are going to open the show, and 1 suppose you will talk about turnips and roots of all kinds and butter and cheese.” In reply, he said: “No, I am not going to do anything of the kind. B’rorrT his recollection of past shows these things could speak very well for themselves. —(Applause.) Their quality was such that it did not require him to say much about them. “ Good wine needs no bush. Ho had boon through the show-, and it was an excellent one. A pleasing feature was that those shows became better as the years wont on. He remembered the first one in the Garrison Hall 23 years ago ; he had seen others, though not all, since that date, and every show had been better than the one that preceded it.—(Applause.) And •why should they not? The South Island was the granary of New Zealand, and its chief market was the North Island. Most of tho grain grown in the North Island was insect for chaff Rome parts of it, such as Rangitikei grew good gram, bur, tax mg it all over, the clunnfc was nguinsi it. In tho South Island on IT other baud, th'-y had everything ih-ii wss accessory tor successful grain-gro',. ;,g the way of fhmalc and soil, and the only other thing required

was skill in the farmer. Admirable as things were _ in the grain-growing lino at present in these parts, it was still possible to improve. on t. There was no such thing as perfection. Sometimes people thought they had things as good as they could possibly be, but soon there came along someone who had something better. That was the object of the show. It served as an educational institute. It taught young farmers what could be done, and urged them to do even better. The successful farmer nowadays required a certain amount of scientific knowledge regarding soils. He might be trying to .grow a certain crop on a certain class of land, and he was bound to fail. The show would teach him where ho was in error The dominion had not reached the limit of what it could produce. In his office of Minister of Public Works he had travelled over pretty well the whole of the dominion, and he had seen that, esneciallv in the North Island, a groat deal of ‘it had only been scratched. There .were a million people here, and a large amount of produce was sent away, but we had not approached the limit of what we could do. Not many years ago it was said that New Zealand would soon have 20 million sheep, and it would not be able to keep that number. But wo had long passed that number, and it would go on increasing.—(Applause.) The productivity of the soil would bo increased by raising the number of those holding land. Of course it was little use putting people on the at the same time they wore not given roa:.s. In many parts of the North Island people who bad' been on the land for years had no roads to their places In parts they had to pack their cream out for miles. These were the people who needed the first assistance, and it was ,no light task to road such country. New Zealand was an exceedingly d fficult country to road, especially in the North Island, with its bush and broken country. Then, metal was hard to get. Sometimes the roads were hardened with the clay burnt into bricks, but it was a material that did not last more than a couple of years, and then the same process had to bo resorted tp again. In his first Public Works Statement, ho said, be pul roads before railways. —(Applause.) Of what use was a railway if we_ could not reach it? He was trying to give effect to that policy, and during the last 12 months he hod expended on various kinds of roads £657.000 and on railways £64o.ooo.—(Applause.) Those amounts had actually been spent on roads and railways, and it was not a bad record.—(Applause.) Ho did not intend to make a long speech, but he wished to sav a Tittle about the war. It was a war in which, he believed, we would be victorious. —(Applause.) However long it might take, and however much it might cost in lives and in money, we would have to hsht it out to the end.—(Applause.) Why? Because it involved the retention of that principle for which our ancestors fought for many centuries —the principles of liberty and freedom. —(Applause.) He was sure they were all glad when they read of the landing of our bovs on the Gallipoli Peninsula. A heavy toll v.'as paid for that great achievement. —(Applause.) Those who chco had covered themselves with glory. The testimony of men competent to speak on the subject was that long-seasoned troops could not have done better. Oiu - boys and the Australians, tooy-liad certainly done well in their first experience of bullets and shrapnel—(applause), —and bad carried out the task allotted to them. Our sympathy went out to those who had been bereaved, but those who had lost loved ones had the knowledge, which would to sorno exten? assuage their grief, that in thus giving up their lives those who were dear to them had placed themselves on the altars of their country, and their sacrifice bad been accepted'. With regard to the wounded, they were to bo looked after.—(Applause.) Some of them would no doubt go to the front again. As for those who were unable to go back, if he knew the people of New Zealand, they would make every effort to let these men know that they appreciated their heroism in offering their lives and their limbs in the service of their country. (Applause.) With respect to those who escaped seal bless. they wore just as brave ns those who bad fallen or been wounded, and be was confident that, when they fame back, such a welcome would be given them as had not been seen before in this dominion. —(Applause.) Mr Fraser then made the announcement that the show -was open, and resumed Iris seat, amid loud applause. Mr John Roberts, C.M.G., said the pleasing duty had devolved on him of moving a "hearty vote of thanks to the Hon. Mr Fraser for his attendance and excellent address. Many of the older men in the province had not the far-back recollections of their bon. friend, but be (the speaker) could go back, perhaps, half a century. The Hon. Win. Fraser bad always boon an excellent friend to Otago, and a good public man. Long before hia parliamentary duties became heavy bo had been a very useful man in local matters in the Dunstan district. The motion was received with loud applause, and the Hon. Mr Fraser, in a very few words, returned thanks. The Mayor (Mr J. J. Clark), being called upon, said that, in the name of the citizens he had to express pleasure at having amongst us so many visitors from the country. The time had gone by when the cry_ of town versus country was continually raised. Wo in the city realised that the city was no more than a self-contained district, and was the temple of the province, and that what concerned the province concerned the city. As the years had gone by the fooling existing in the past, to which lie had just alluded, bad' been dying, and tho new feeling had Ir en growing stronger and stronger, and (own and country had been brought closer

together. One agent in this union had boon the A. and P. Society, and ho thought tho greatest agent had been that society’s Winter Show. Mr Clark went on to refer to tho great crisis through which the Empire was passing, and said that one of the g rat effects of it had been the closer linking together of the Mother Country and her myriad children. Petty jealousy had died out, and wo were a closely united part of the British Empire.—(Applause.) The Rev. Wrn. Hay, in tho course of a stirring speech, in which the salient noints were loyalty and patriotism, referred to the menace of a people who said, “We are tho only people.” As Britishers, we were not used to that sort of thing—(applause)—and as Britishers wo were not going to get used to it. This menace, if successful, meant that our manhood was going to bo cut cut. Wo would not bo allowed to have our freedom, and we did not value that freedom if wo did not give the host that was within us to bring about a continuance of the freedom wo enjoyed, and make it perennial. (Applause.) It was up to us to give our very best, and lie was speaking to the men fit in m’ml and limb when he said that tho man who sat at homo when he should be at the front had not yet discovered the value of liberty —(Applause.) We were up against a world tragedy, and it was for us to stand shoulder to shoulder and remove what vve wore menaced with. This concluded the official opening. CHEESE. There were 129 entries in the various classes for cheese, including 39 in the competition for grading points. The space allotted to this important department was ample, and the exhibits, being well displayed on tables, were scen_ to advantage by the many people who desired to inspect them. It was noticeable that there were some new entrants in different competitions, while in some cases factories that exhibited last year were not forward this year. The judges commenced their duties on Monday morning, and, after a long day, finished their work in the evening. and yesterday, when the public were admitted, the cards, showing the points awarded to each factory were attached to their respective exhibits, so that the fullest information was at once available. In tho class for six coloured cheese, suitable for export, the competitors numbered 15, and first place was awarded to Wyndham with 96 points. It is seldom that such a high percentage is secured, and the Wyndham factory is to be congratulated on its achievement. Last year Woodlands headed the list with 95 points, Wyndham coming second with 94-i. The points awarded to the various competitors this year were as unde.r: —

Goodwood ... 43i 28 15 5 91| The competition was very close in the next class--six white cheese, suitable for export. Wyndhani was placed first, with 95g points, and shared the honour with the Kaupokonui Co-operative Dairy Co., of Hawera. This is a new' competitor in the field, and a strong one. It is gratifying to see these well-established, high-class factories entering the lists with our local companies. It is a benefit to both parties, compelling them to put forward their best efforts. The points allotted were: —

Eight Otago and - Southland factories competed in the class for six cheese, white or coloured, for export, and the judges had considerable difficulty in placing them. Woodlands and Wyndham secured the coveted honour, both scoring 95 points, with Goodwood only half a point behind, and then came three competitors with 93 points each. The details were as under :

Mataura ... The class for two factory-made cheese attracted competition from all parts of Otago and Southland,. also from Canterbury and Taranaki. Waikouaiti was placed first, with Clandeboye (Geraldine) second, and Wyndham third. Lake County factory, which won last year, was not an exhibitor. The Kaupokonui factory, which has its headquarters at Hawera, was close up to the prize-winners, being only one point behind Wyndham. The points awarded were ;

The southern factories again held their own in the cases of medium factory cheese, but the competition was remarkaaly even, only 3a points separating first and lest, in a class of 18 entrants. The points awarded were as under

Seven factories entered in the class for one case containing two cheeses. Clandeboye being effaced first, Milton second, and Goodwood third, and only half a point separating one from the other. Milton has done well to gain such a distinction in its first year of competition. The judges

Peninsula ... 44|- 28 £ 14 i 4£ 92 The class for factory-made loaf-cheese attracted 11 competitors, and once more Southland factories came to the fore with highly creditable scores, as under:—

'Hie dominion .grading competition for factory cheese excited keen interest. This year the competition was open to any factory in New Zealand provided it has exported a consignment of cheese not less than once a month during the season. Last year the Taieri and Peninsula Company secured first place, with 92.63 points, Wright’s Bush coming second with 92.50 points, and Waikduaiti third with 91 points. This year the result was as under: —

Goodwood, £l2 ... 92.40 Waikouaiti, £lO 92.30 Taieri and Peninsula,- £7 ... 92.02 Parkvale, Wairarapa, £5 ... 91.96 Kaikoura, £3 91.95 Waianiwa, £2 91.92 Milton. £1 91.82 Ryall Bush ... 91.46 Drummond ... 91.37 Whenuakura, Patea 91.31 Manutahi, Taranaki 90.98 GRADING POINTS IN BUTTER. Prizes awarded to the makers whose factory output for the season gains the highest aggregate number of points according to the certificate issued by the Government graders from November 1, 1914 to March 31. 1915. First prize £B, second £5, third £3, fourth, £2. Eight entries. Taieri and Peninsula Company, Dunedin, 94.35 points 1 Levin Dairy Factory, Wellington, 94.12 points ._. 2 Lcpporton Dairy Factory, Taranaki, 94.04 points _ 3 Mangorei Dairy Factory, Taranaki, 93.95 points 4 Eureka Dairy Company, Waikato 93.68 points. Kairanga Dairy Company, Longburn, 93.61 points. Golden Bay Co-operative Factory, Nelson, 93.48 points. Maungatapere Dairy Factory, 92.73 points. Scfton Dairy Factory, 92.59 points. One Box (gowt) of factory butter, suitable for export, to bo entered and deposited with the secretary on or before April 20. 1915. First prize £4, second £3, third £2, fourth £l. Six entries. Levin, 95 points I Taieri and Peninsula, Oamaru, 94 points 2 Sefton, 93i points _ ... 3 Taieri and Peninsula, Oamaru, 93 points. Taieri and Peninsula, Oamaru, 92 points. Opotiki, 92 points. One Box (£cwt) of factoryunade butter, suitable for export. Open to North Island competitors only. To be entered and stored with the society on dr before April 20, 1915. Levin, points 1 Lepperton, points 2 Opotiki, 91 points. One Box (iewt) of factory-made butter suitable for export. To be entered and stored with the society on or before April 20, 1915. Canterbury Central Co-operative Dairy Company, Christchurch, 95g points ... 1 Levin. 95 points Opotiki, 94 points ... 3 Canterbury Central, 84 points. Taieri and Peninsula, Oamaru, 93 points. Taieri and Peninsula, Oamaru, 93 points. Taieri and Peninsula. Oamaru, 92 points. Lepperton, 921 points. Scfton, 91 points FARMERS’ BUTTER. Mr Singleton said the class for freshfarmers —butter had brought forward a good entry in each class. Many of the exhibits gave evidence of quality which was a credit to the show. The flavour in many of the entries loft very little to bo desired, and the make was also creditable. A few exhibits were inclined to show rather more flavour than would bo pleasant to the majority of palates. In fancy butter some beautiful exhibits wore forward. First prize went to an _ ovalshaped wreath surrounding the inscription “ A Tribute to Our Boys.” The second prize was also shaped as a wreath, and the Pure! as a harp. CHEESE AND BUTTER EXHIBITS. A WARNING BY THE- JUDGES. The judges of the cheese and butter expressed themselves as well pleased with the quality of the exhibits placed before tlicm. One half the total points available on the score card may be allotted for flavour, and many of the entries being particularly .li i;-:’-' -rj comparatively high under this i; -.J-.iK. ’’i the finals it is usually the flavour that i.i the determining factor. Hud these points evidence a greater range than -lo the other characteristics of the exhibit. U wa.> specially difficult to select

tho prize winners in the classes of pairs, mediums, and loaf. The judges desire to issue a note of warning against tho sampling of cheese prior to their being staged at tho show. For some years tins practice Ims been somewhat in evidence, hut it seems much worse than usual this year. In future the judges aro likely to consider the advisability of disqualifying all such exhibits. The points given the majority of the butter exhibits denote high quality. Tho high standard was particularly pleasing, and this refers to all classes. The keeping quality has been well tested, since the exhibits have been in cold store for weeks, and the quality to-day is a fair criterion of what the British consumer would have received on hia table. Tho points allotted indicate that this should have been pleasing FRUIT. The fruit exhibits were judged by tfa® Government experts —Messrs W. T. Good-' win, T. E. Rodda, and W. J. Courtier. Mr Goodwin said that taking the exhibition right through it was not as good os that of last year in either tho quality or flavour of tho fruit. A lot of apples, too, were affected by bitter pit. In answer to a question as to the cause of this disease, Mt Goodwin said his opinion was that th« different methods of pruning had a hearing on the outbreak, and also the application of water—artificially, and then again by tha natural fall after a period of drought conditions. Mr Goodwin remarked that Mr M‘Alpine, a Victorian export, had been detailed by the commonwealth Government to try to find out the cause of the disease and its cause, and was being paid £IOOO pe< annum for his work. In the collection of dessert apples, five varieties of each. Mr Goodwin stated that some of the fruit was a bit on the largo size for dessert samples. The Cleopatras, as usual with this apple from Central Otago, were touched with mouldy tore. The fruit in the winning exhibit had very good flavour. The apple termed ‘‘Dpugherty ” was not famed for its flavour as a rule, but in this instance had a very good flavour. The Cleopatras in the second prize exhibit were a very line sample, and wore practically free from mouldy core. Tho judges found it hard to separate some of tho exhibits in this class. Mr Goodwin said there could be. a better arranged fruit schedule as regards eomo of the classes, and that he intended to make representations to the society on the point of placing apples of particular varieties in direct competition with each other. In the cooking class —collection of kitchen apples—Mr Goodwin said that the exhibits, taking them on the whole, wore rather disappointing, tho apples in many instances not being solid in the flesh. Referring to the class for one standard dump case of dessert apples, Mr Goodwin said the packing showed a great improvement on that at last year's show. Tho quality and flavour of the fruit, however, were not equal to tho quality in this exhibit of 1914, taking tho fruit right through. In this class the trustees of the late Mr W. J. Tonkin had no fewer than 10 entries forward, and secured first and second prizes. The varieties in this class included Sturmer, Jonathan, Cleopatra. Roma Beauty, Scarlet Nonpareil, Cox’s, Orange Pippin, and Esopus Spitzenberger. There was also some very fine fruit, in tho Ci.ok ng class—one dump case —and in this ir..:-fanco, too, the apples in most eases were very well packed. Tho varieties were: London Pippin, Rome Beauty, Lord WoLselcy, Munro’s Favourite, Ballarat seedling. Mr E. Blakeway, Upper Riccarton. secured first prize, the packng of his case being most carefully carried out. E. Blakoway secured practically nil tho prizes in tho classes for pears. The pears were of fine quality, and in the packing sections the work was also well done. Tha varieties were Josephine d’ Mulinc*-. Glon TVlorceau, in the dessert classes, and Vicar of Wakefield and P. Barry in the cooking classes. | The trustees of the late W. J. Tonkin I had a ■ splendidly-arranged exhibition eland of apples Tho stand is on the lines of that arranged on the occasion of tho recent horticultural , show, and attracted a great deal of attention. SHEEP. The sheep make a fine showing. Pretty well all tho older sheep have had special treatment, as they have been kept over from the last show, and had the best feed and been placed in sheltered spots. Farmers, of course, could thus look after small numbers of sheep. The judge (Mr Heighten) is the Wellington buyer for the Gear Meat Company. Ihe half bred wethers may be described as fair, but there was only ona pen forward. Tho inbred halfbred or Corriodale wethers constituted a good class, but the animals varied a bit, as will always bo tho case with this class of sheep. Mr Ross’s crossbred Downs were admittedly very good. The class for longwool or crossbred wethers was much admired by tha experts, who declared this to be the finest class ever seen at a winter shovy, both for quality and numbers. Mr Deighton s judgment in selecting fir Adam King’s pen was generally endorsed, lie s lid they were the best Joined sheep he ever handled. They won first prize at Balclutha. Ihe 22months wethers of the same sort ars admittedly a good lot. Mr Adam King vaa first and second at Balclutha, but here his pens were split to give second prize to Mr James Gordon. The class for crossbred Down wethers not exceeding 22 months produced only one entry—-a fair pen from Winchmore. The freezers are a splendid class, most of them over the weights tnat we have boon accustomed to, but there is no limit now, because when the weight was limited only sheep of net quite exhibition standard were forward. Ihe spectators had much praise for the crossbred Down hoggets. and the exhibits of Mr James Gordon included a sheep that won the championship of the show. In the class for crossbred longwool hoggets Mr Moynihan’s exhibit distanced the others. In this and the class for the same sort of sheep bred and fed by the exhibitor there wore sheep that the judge rejected on account of their being purebred. This happened in four of the pons in tho two classes, one purebred being in each pen. CATTLE. Experts state that there has never been more even quality in the aged classes for cattle, and the young cattle were very fine, particularly Mr Charters’s three-year-old bullocks. Tho condition of the cattle all round is very creditable to their owners. It has to bo conceded, however, that this has been a very bad season for cattle right through Otago; there does not seem to have boon the substance in the grass, because tho ground never had a real chance to get warm. Cold winds were experienced up till last Christmas, and then, after a brief

interval of summer weather, cold winds set in again. POTATOES AND ROOTS. Potatoes were not a very numerous class, hut there were some excellent kinds and some very lino specimens. Unfortunately, owing to the season, and to what is believed to be a want of change 01 seed sufficiently frequently, many potatoes out badly. Some kinds, of course, stood out as being specially good. Up-to-Datcs came through the judicial inspection very successfully. These were represented more freely than other kinds. One of our finest varieties —the Derwent—was practically unrepresented, only one or two exhibits being shown. In roots, the outstanding class was swede turnips, which were exceptionally good, all the exhib'ts being sound. The exhibit was a very extensvo one. Green-topped swedes were not so numerous, and, while the quality was not even, those exhibits placed were good and sound. Aberdeen Yellows wore very fair, but nothing special. White-fleshed turnips wore a very inferior lot. These were very unsound, and made a poor exhibit. Mangels were not qmto up to the mark; but, still, there wore some very good specimens among those shown. Many of the exhibits were not, however, sound, as was shown cVrcctly the knife was ■applied. These would not stand cutting. Carrots wore a very good class on the whole, but they were not numerous. There were three collections of roots in compct - tion, these including turnips, mangels, and carrots, and of the three those taking- first and second prizes were specially fine lots, and qu'to a credit to the growers. HONEY. The specimens oi honey put forward in the bottled class were ah of very fine quality The Government Grader (Mr it. a. harp) found it particularly hard to place the first and second prize-takers, as they were of such a very even standard. There were three cntr.es of comb honey, and the prize-takers were splendid specimens of the.r kind. It was a really good show section. For the first time honey put up in tins lor export was exhibited m Dunedin. The honey was graded on points, and the quality was very good, in both cases they were classed as prune export quality. POULTRY. An attractive exhib.t of dressed poultry was staged, and .the judge (Air F. C. brown, Oh.el Government a.xpert) stated that, on the whole, the display was a very good one, though in a lew eases the biros ccuio have been brought lor ward in better condi tion. In some ot the younger classes the breastbone was not so straight e.s could he desired, and this was a somewhat serious fault so tar as table buds were concerned However, a great deal of care was evident in the preparation of the whole exhib t, and it made a really creditable display HAMS AND BACON. Hams and bacon were a small class, but they formed an impoi'tant feature of the show, and from the T.umber of entries torward in the various sections it was apparent that farmers are realising more fully the importance of this department of their work. Competition was remarkably • keen throughout among a number of well-known oxhib.tois from all parts of Otago, and amongst these Messrs 0. H. Kent (O-imaru) and Hitchon Bros. (Milton) were the most successful. The judge (Mr A. Kincaid) stated that, though the exhibits might in some cases have been brought out to somewhat better advantage, the quality was very good, and did much ored.t to those who had reared the .naimals. BREAD, SCONES, AND CAKES. The domestic arts appearing in this section make a very fine display. The entries in almost every class are %ery large and quite up to those' of past years, while the quality is of uniform merit. The judges (Misses Samson and E. KempslicTl) agree that the baking classes show a marked improvement on 1 previous years, and arc a groat credit to the ladies of the province. Competition was very keen, prize-winners from shows from Oamaru to Invercargill taking part. The loaf bread is a feature of the display, the entries being large, with not a poor loaf in the lot. The pastry is also very fine, and in this connection the entries of Mrs Mason (Balclutha) will attract particular attention, Mrs Mason being a new figure in show competition, and making a remarkably fine start. Biscuits, pikelets, etc., arc also very fine. The iced cake class has provided quite a patriotic effort, every entry .having something in the nature of flags of honour, etc. Mrs W. Charters’s entry was placed first, and deservedly so, as it is a real work of art. . Both judges found their task a highly pleasant one owing to the excellence of the baking; it was a delight to handle. Every decision was unanimous, the judges finding themselves in agreement on every occasion. They state that they could not possibly have worked together better. SCHOOL COMPETITIONS. The school competitions naturally attract a great deal of attention. The entries are good, and the produce, taken as a whole, reflects the greatest credit on the growers. The first place for the collection of vegetables has been awarded to the Benhar School. Fine judgment has been _ shown in the selection of the exhibits, which are of uniform or graded size, and 'the whole display has been most tastefully set up. The Otokia and Beaumont Schools both show a greater number of varieties, but quality is sometimes lacking, and there is a great difference in the staging of the displays. Vegetable marrows, leeks, celery, potatoes, beet, carrots, cauliflowers, onions (beautiful samples), shallots, turnips, lettuce, scorzonera, etc., all well grown, form the bulk of the Benhar selection. Besides the better known vegetables, turnips, potatoes. carrots, etc., the Beaumont School exhibits borecole, silver beet, shallots, various kinds of beans, lettuce, salsafy, kohl rabi, pumpkin, savoys, and others, and the Otokia School brussels sprouts, savoys, beet, and a large collection of the smaller items, such as beans, peas, etc. All the displays are most creditable. In the other classes good competition has taken place, particularly in potatoes. Benhar secured a somewhat easy first in swede turnips. The district high schools, which are debarred from the above competitions, have an exhibition display ot their own in another part of the building. This should command attention, not only on account of its merit, but on account of its high educative value. Samples of many grasses in seed-are presented, a number of the most provoking of noxious weeds not always immediately recognised, fine camples of carrots, parsnips, turnips, etc., and various fodder plants, such as the various clovers (including subterranean), sainfoin, sheep’s

burnet, late red trifolium, sheep’s parsley. There is a sample of potatoes from the Green field School, from a yield of 31 tons to the aero. Thu result from the heaviest shaw is also shown, a beautiful even sample turning the scale at 91b. There are also some samples of chooi moolhcr. GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT. AN INTERESTING DISPLAY. The exhibit of the Agricultural Department may always be relied upon to provide something of unusual interest, and this pai 0 f the show is indeed unique amongst the others, inasmuch as it is a purely disinterested effort. It aims at the graphical education of the fanner in the science of his callin'’ - and is invaluable as a means of informing him of what the Government is prepared to do in assisting him to develop to the full the resources of his land All the posters on railway stations, and all the newspaper advertisements in the world could not be so effective in these directions as the exhibit at the show is. Its educational value is, perhaps, of more importance than anything else. The day has departed when farming was regarded as a business into which "science entered _ not, and which was regulated by a few simple rules governed inevitably by natural accidents. Chemistry and geology are only a couple of the special" brandies of science that enter into the comprehensive general branch of -agriculture, and the up-to-date farmer miy, literally, cause the desert to blorsom forth, will he but apply the principles which it is the aim of the department to inculcate. One of the most interesting features of the exhibit was a stand of wheat, all of imported varieties, grown for the first time in New Zealand last season. On an area of 4*3 acres in the South Island the department is carrying out the acclimatisation of cereals from almost every part of the world, the intention being to pick out the best of them after the passage of from throe to five years. The new varieties are brought in amongst the old ones till the best are discovered. They are then S‘iit out to farmers, who ascertain the districts the most suitable for their production. There are some 30 samples on cxhib’tion, and though at this stage no final judgment can ho made, all appear to be healthy and strong. Samples of the thrashed grain are shown in each case beside the sheaf, and though the yields in some oases are not largo, it is stated that_ as the of time assists acclimatisation the grain yield increases rapidly. There is a stand of grasses, including deep-robted plants, and it is interesting to see a section of soil from the gum lands of North Auckland, showing the scanty native vegetation. These lands were at one time- looked upon as absolutely useless, before the department took them up, but after about two years, during which time fertilisers and hmo word used and the proper methods of cultivation employed, a transformation was effected, as was seen by the showing of different varieties of grasses grown on the same property. About 80 samples of wool of all breeds, and from most of the import'd flocks from North Cape to Bluff are shown, the names and addresses of growers being given in each case.

One of the principal sections of the exhibit is the work of the Fields Division in the way of co-operative experimental plots. Four thousand eight hundred of these were laid out in the South Island last season under supervision of the department. and the results _ are to be soon in the form of grain, roots, and other growth. A feature of special interest to dairy farmers are records disc-lay ed in tabulated form of the results of milkmg tests conducted on the Ruakura, V rraro-a, and Moumahaki experimental farms in the North Island. Details such as the age of the animals, the date of calving, the yield of the milk in pounds, the average tost, the butter fat for the period in pounds, and the value of the butter fat arc given, and in effect, the history of each cow. Other boards show the r suit of last sea-on’e) test in turnip growing, and from these n-ay be seen what variety suits a pa - lucular class of soil and climate. The yield pen acre is mentioned, a'so the names of the growers, and any other information that should prove profitable to farmers, i eluding the faitilisevs us d, and Ihe ciuar tity per acre required. Almost the whole of this part of the exhibit has been drawn from Otago and Southland (hough (here arc some specimens grown in South Canterbury. The maize, kumaras, and gourds included in the exhibit come from th > North Island, and 100 varieties of wheat, oats, barley, grasses, clovers, etc., are also shown. Handpainted charts, of weeds in their natural colours are exhibited, to enable farmers to identify these when they find them on their land.

There is a very large sheaf to be seen, the straw being Oft in length, and w r ell in proportion to the head, grown by Mr J. Millar (Pembroke). It is intended to send it to the High Commissioner’s office to show what can be done in this direction in New Zealand. With it will be sent other examples of New Zealand growth. The exhibit includes silver beet grown by Mr H. Hartnell, of Bur wood, near Christchurch. That ihe soil suited it will be seen from the fact that 80 tons per acre were obtained from the first cutting, and that the plants are' now showing further growth. The department’s approved variety is dark green in colour, and the instructor states that it was found difficult to convince farmers that to go in for any other variety is a mistake There is an interesting fertiliser exhibit, comprising samples of fertilisers and different forms of lime, with particulars as to their value under certain conditions, the elements likely to bo absent from the soil being stated by the instructor to be nitrogen, phosphates, and potash. Farmers, he adds, would be well advised to grow leguminous plants (pod-bearing), as these have a good effect on the soil. Poultry and homo form an attractive feature, as docs also a stand of farm seeds oats, beans, clover, and all the grasses and cereals—which have been grown in New Zealand.

The hemp exhibit is of a novel character, being in the form of a Maori whore, the different grades of hemp being shown on the roof and on the various walls. The yarn and the material it is made from are shown, and also twine, rope, halters, and bags made from the hemp, as well as four different varieties of flax in pots. Two tables of fruit are on exhibit from the Ruakura and Arataki Experimental Farms, and there is a fine exhibit of choose made at Weraroa. A collection of turnips represents nearly all the districts in Otago and Southland, and each is typical of its variety, having the distinctive colour and shape. It is for this reason that the department is showing them, and not on account of their size. They arc the

result of the co-operative field experiments. A stand is devoted to the display of pathological specimens, showing disease in live stock. The farm seeds which gained first, second, and third prizes at the Southland Show recently are shown on a stand for the purpose of comparison by farmers. Variety tests of lucerne are illustrated samples being shown from the Mosgiel District High School, grown under the co-operative field experiments system. Considering that the annual value of lucerne in the Un ted States of America is over 20 millions sterling, it is plain that the attention paid to its growth by the department is justified. Assistance is given by the department to persons wishing to test the suitability of their land for growing this crop. Another stand contains a quantity of sand, and samples of grass grown in it. Drifting sand has been found difficult to deal with, and the department has discovered that marram grass and sea lynie are the best binding grasses, and that if annual white lupin is ploughed in a great transformation is effected, 'The plants suitable for reclaiming sand areas are shown, together with the soil obtained by treatment and excellent samples of produce grown in it. The exhibit is in charge of Mr W. JM/Cullodi (acting fields instructor and manager of show exhibits), assisted by Mr \ Dicker (assistant fields instructor). The other officials are Messrs W. H. Ferris (chief hemp grrador), W. 11. Middlomiiss and J. Stewart (hemp graders), F. C Brown (chief poultry expert), F. Salisbury (assistant poultry export), and J. G. Scott, W. M. Munro, H. A. Munro, A. Hughes, A. T. N. Simpson and R. M'Gillivruy (fields inspectors) The clerical staff consists of Mr J. R. F. Cameron and Miss It. E. Buncehall. . Kincrnatagrphic films illustrating New Zealand industries will bh shown in His Majesty’s Theatre (adjoining) on Wednesday, Ericlav, and Saturday, from 11 a.m. tilt 4.30 p.m. " The subjects will be: “Dairying in New Zealand,” “Harvesting Wheat, Hay-making,” “Harvesting Cocksfoot”. “Bee keeping,” “The Flax Industry,” “Coal Mining,” etc. FARMERS’ BAY. ano sole entrant in tue class for farmers’ Pays was Mr VVdUain iXeeei, of loiro, an vXiiioiior ot long scantling, ai.U whose enoxts, uespite tlie laec taat mere is generally a iciCK of competition in tins section, continue progressively to surpass Ins previous year’s display, it is somewnat to be regretted that cue re lias been a marked absence of competition in this class ior some years past; but the probable reason is that many farmers consider that the trouble involved is so great us not to make the effort worth while, this is a mistake, however, for in such a collection as is comprised in a good bay there ,s u. little of everything, and it would bo difficult to devise a means by which the mildly and varied activities of the farm could be better exemplified. Upon Mr Reed’s display too high praise cannot bo lavished, and, after a vast amount of industrious and systematic observation, the spectator would bo at a total loss to discover anything that has been omitted. This-exhibit is representative of every department of farm work, and the results must have been the outcome of practically a year’s work. Moreover, one person could not hope to produce such a display, and Mr Reed’s wife and the members of his family must share the credit with him in their splendid exhibit The Government expert (Mr M'Culloch), who judged this class, was greatly pleased with this display, and praised it in generous terms, especially as it came, ho stated, from a comparatively small farm. GRAIN, SEEDS, ETC. As usual, there was good competition in the grain classes. Despite the backward season and the somewhat poor yields, an excellent showing was made. Some fine samples of wheat were forward, and the barley was good all through. In the open classes honours were divided for the mostpart between the Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association, the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, and Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. Tne first place in white Tuscan wheat went to Mr A. B. Armour, of Gimmerburn, who had an excellent sample forward. Messrs Dowling Bros., of Hyde, were placed second. In rod Tuscan Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. were placed first and the Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association second. The same placing resulted in white velvet, and in red velvet Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. secured the first prize, with Mr P. Pratt (Sutton) second. There were only two entries for red chaff wheat—Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. and the Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association. Velvetear wheat attracted five entries, and the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company was placed first and Mr John Imrie, of Mosgiel, second. In barley Messrs J. Speight and Co. made the only entries in Chevalier, and were awarded the first and second prizes. The first prize for Cape went to Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co., with the Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association second. The oats were excellent. In long Tartanans the first prize went to Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co., with the Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association second. In Danish the premier position was secured by the Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association (the only entry), and in Duns the same company was placed first, with Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. second. There was only one entry for Algerians, the Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association, which was awarded a second prize. Short Tartarians had two entries, and the placing-was: Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co. l,°and the Otago Farmers’ Cco-perative Association 2. The last-named secured the first prize in sparrowbills, in which there wore four entries, with Messrs Dalgety and Co. second. The Otago Farmers’ Co-opera-tive Association secured the first prize for black oats, with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company second. Eight entries were made in Cartons, and the Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association secured first place, with Messrs Donald Reid and Co. second. The same placing was made in the open class for various. Good competition was also witnessed in seeds, of which some excellent samples were forward. Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co., Waters, Ritchie, and Co., and the Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association wore the main exhibitors and prize-takers. Three entries were received for one bale of clover hay. Messrs Wedge Bros. (Wingatui) came first, and Mr M. Hackett (Momona) second. OTAGO WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION. In addition to the sweets stall, the Women’s Association has three other interesting stalls. That for the sale of sweets is presided over by Mrs Capstick, and much of the attractive range of cakes anti sweetmeats is home-made. The flower stall, in charge of Mrs Butterworth. is extremely

beautiful. It was designed and set up under the direction of Mrs Buttcrworth and Mr E. A. Hamel. The soldiers’ stall is of a novel character, and is under the charge of Mrs J. K. Maciie. Around the centre pole js a stand of piled rifles, and another attraction is a machine gun lent by Colonel M'Ara, the weapon being- in charge of Trooper Phelan, while a display of flags of the allied nations adds to the brightness of the stall. Amongst the articles for sale are cushions, the gilt of Mrs Holdsworth, stencilled with the flags of the Allies, and other articles have been contributed by Mrs Sargood, Mrs Chirnside, Mrs Teacher, Mrs Beaumont, Mrs J. A. Johnstone, Mrs Buttcrworth, Mrs Theomin, Miss Geerin, and others. One of the gifts is a doll in its cot sent in by a little girl named Lena Quam, of Caversham Rise, There are also on exhibition two pairs of socks that were made from wool grown on Mount John Station, Hind-on, the wool being woven, dyed, and knitted by Miss Graham. A box for receiving contributions for the purchase of wool to be made into socks for the men at the front is set up -at this stall. The following is the prize-list: CHELAE. Judges: Mr Singleton (Assistant Director of Dairy .Produce Division) and staff. Factory Cheese. Six large full-cream New Zealand Ched-dar-shaped, suitable for export, coloured. Fifteen entries—Wyndham \S6 points) 1, Kaunokonui points), Hawora, 2, Brydone and Waikouaiti (94g points), equal, 5. Six large full-cream New Zealand Ched-dar-shaped, suitable for export, white. Nine entries —Wyndham and Kaiupokonui (9 Sipoints), Hawora, equal, 1, Mataura Island and Stirling (95 points), equal, 2, Waikouaiti (92i points) 3. Special Exhibit. Six large factory-made cheese, suitable for export, white or coloured. E ght entries—Wyndham and Woodlands (95 points), equal, 1, Goodwood (94A points) 2, Mataura and Stirling 1 a.nd 2 (93 points), equal, 3. Two factory-made choose, suitable for export (white or coloured). Twenty-two entries —Waikouaiti (96A points) 1, __ Clandeboyo. Geraldine (95 points) 2, W yndham (94 points) 3. One ease (three) medium factory cheese, suitable for export (white or coloured). Eighteen entries —Waikouaiti (95 points) 1, Wyndham (94£ points) 2, Mataura Island (94 points) 3. One case of two choose, open to factories that have not won a prize above £5. Seven entries—Clandoboye, Geraldine {95 points) 1, Milton (94A points) 2, Goodwood (94 points) 3. One case factory-made loaf cheese, suitable for export (white or coloured). Eleven entries—Wyndham (95 A points) 1, Woodlands and Brvdone (94 points), equal, 2, Wyndham (93A points) 3. Class fob. Grading Points. Open to any factory in New Zealand, provided it tas exported a consignment of cheese not less than once a month during the season. Thirtv-nino entries —Goodwood (92.40 points) 1, Waikouaiti (92.30 points) 2, Taiori and Peninsula (92.02 points) 3. FARMERS’ BUTTER. Judges: Tho Government experts 2ib fresh butter, in slb rolls or pats. Sixteen entries—Mrs George Moffat (To Houka) 1, Miss M. Ctmn.ngham (Benio)'2, A. G. Lewis (Portobcllo) 3. 21b fresh butter, in Alb rolls or pats. Ton entries Mrs John Richards (Awamangu) 1, Miss B. -, Millar (Ashburton) 2, Miss M. Cunningham 3. 21b fresh butter, in £lb rolls or pats; one week old.' Twelve entries—Mrs Lawrence (Waiwera South) 1, • Mrs James Craig (East Taieri) 2, Mrs George Moffat 3. 21b fresh butter, in Alb rolls or pats; one week old. Eight entries —Miss B. Millar 1. Miss E. J. Dick (Wickliffe Bay) 2, Mrs R. M‘Bride (Charlton) 3. 21b powdered butter, in Alb rolls or pats. To be stamped by the secretary one week before show. Twelve entries— -Mrs James Craig 1, Mrs George Moffat 2, Miss E. Kempshall {Maung-at.ua) 3. 21b powdered butter, in Alb robs or pats. Seven entries—Miss C. Nimmo (Ngapuna) 1, Miss B. Milar 2, Mrs A. Russell (Temuka) 3. 21b powdered butter, in Alb rolls or pats. Seventeen entries—Mrs George Moffat 1, Miss B. Millar 2, Miss E. J. Dick 3 . 2ib powdered butter, in Alb rolls or pats. Ten entries —Miss M. Cunningham 1, Miss E. J. Dick 2, Mrs John Burns (Awamangu) 3Collection of fancy butter. Five entries— Miss E. Kempshall 1. Mrs Joseph Cooper (Frcshford) 2, Miss Mary K. Callander (Mosgiel Junction) 3. —Collection of butter —11b fresh, 11b powdered, 11b salt. Four entries —Miss E. Kempshall 1, Miss Mary Callander 2, Mrs Lawrence 3. 101 b salt butter, in jars. Five entries— Mrs John Burns 1. Mr George Henderson (TVvnuka) 2, Mrs H. Gason (Tcmuka) 3. Collection of fancy butter, suitable for table use. Four entries —Miss E. Kempshall 1 and 2, Miss Maw GAlander 3. FRUIT. Judges: Messrs Goodwin, Rodda, and Courtier. Collection of dessert apples, five varieties of each, grown by exhibitor. Twelve entries —Benholm Orchard Company (Ettrick) 1, trustees late W. J. Tonkin (Treliske Orchard, Ettrick) 2, H. F. Kitto (Miller’s Flat) 3. Collection of kitchen apples,_ five varieties of five each, grown by exhibitor. Ten entries —D. Martin (Beaumont) 1 and 3. Beriholm Orchard Company 2. One standard dump case dessert apples, named, graded, and packed suitable for export, grown by exhibitor. Sixteen entries—Trustees late W. J. Tonkin 1 and 2 and h c, T. G. Smith (Miller’s Flat) 3. One standard dump case cooking apples, named, graded, (pel packed, suitable for export, grown by' exhibitor. Twelve entries —E. Blakeway (Upper Riccarton) 1, trustees late W. J. Tonkin 2 and 3. _ Collection of dessert pears, three varieties of five each, grown by exhibitor. Two entries —E. Blakcway 1 and 2. Collection of cooking pears, three varieties of five each, grown by exhibitor. One entry—E. Blake way 1. Half case dessert pears, canned, graded, and packed, suitable for export, grown by exhibitor. Two entries—E. Blakenav 1 and 2 ’ Half case cooking pears, named, graded, and packed, suitable for export, grown by exhibitor. Two ontnos-T. G. Smith (Miller’s Flat) 1. E. Blakeway 2. FAT STOCK, judo-e: Mr K. Dcighton, of Marton. SHEEP. Three halfbrod wethers'. One entry— Janie? Ross (Palmerston) 1. . , 1 Three inbred, halfbred, or Cornedale

wethers. Four entries—J. L. _ Herbert (Kelso) 1 and 2, Jas. Ross 3. Three crossbred Down wethers. One entry—Jas. Ross 1. Three longwool or crossbred long wool wethers. Thirteen entries —Adam King (Stony Creek) 1, Jas. Gordon 2, Jas. Ross 3. Ditto, not exceeding 22 months. Five entries —Adam King 1 and 3, Jas. Gordon 2. Throe crossbred Down wethers, not exceeding 22 months. One entry—Jas. Glassoy (Ashburton) 1. Three sheep most suitable for frozen meat trade. Nine entries—Jas. Gordon (Warcpa) 1, W. Moynihan 2, Jas. Ross 3. , Three crossbred Down hoggets. Five entries—Jas. Gordon 1 and 2, Wm. Kirkland 3. Three crossbred longwool hoggets. hive entries —W. Aloynihan (Middlemarch) 1, Begg Bros. 2.' Chas. Findlay 3. Three crossbred longwool hoggets, bred and fed by exhibitor. Five entries Wm. Kirkland (Middlemarch) 1, W. Moynihan 2, Chas. Findlay 3. The class for three hoggets netting the most money for carcase, skin, and fat had eight entries. These ars to be judged after killing at the close of the show. CATTLE. Judge: Mr K. Doighton, of Marion. One bullock, any age. Four entries— Robt. Shennan (Berwick) 1, Adam Bell 2, W. J. Charters vhc, A. P. Cameron he. One bullock, throe years or under. Ihree entries —W. J. Charters (Mosgiol) 1 and 2. One bullock, fwo years or under. Throe entries —W. J. Charters 1 and vhc, Mrs Wm. Kirk 2. One cow, three years or over. Five entries—Jas. Gow (Alosgiel) 1, Davyd Murray 2, E. Cameron vhc, W. J. Charters he. One heifer, three years or under. One entry—W. J. Charters 1. One heifer, two years or under, three entries—W. J. Charters 1 and hc, Mrs Wm. Kirk 2. POTATOES. Judges; Messrs W. J. Courtier (Government expert) and A. Hughes (Christchurch). Up-to-Date potatoes, full sized sack. Sixteen entries —Wedge Bros. (Wingatui) 1, Fred George Duncan (Dunedin) 2, John (Allanton) 3, Thomas S. Innes . (Canterbury) 4. Derwents, full-sized sack. One entry— D. Martin (Beaumont) 1.Potatoes, other than Derwents, full-sizco sack.. Twelve entries—Thomas S. Innes 1, D. Martin 2, John Imrie (Mosgiel) 3, Claude Martin (Tahakopa) 4. Collection of potatoes, six of each, not exceeding six varieties, grown b 77 exhibitor. Twelve entries —Thomas S. Innes 1, D. Martin 2, Bcgg Bros. (Pukeawa) 3, Hill Anderson (Normanby) 4. ROOTS. Judges: Messrs J. Birtles (Waikouaiti) and W. Robertson (Middlemarch). Swede turnips, purple top. 'twenty-six entries —William Blackie (Mosgiel) 1, Mrs William Kirk (Mosgiel) 2, D. Andrew (Mcsgiol) 3, Wedge Bros. (Wingatui) 4. Swede turnips, green top. Eight entries — W. J. Charters (Mosgiel) 1, William Kirkland (East Taieri) 2 and 3, Wedge Bros. 4. Aberdeen green top yellow turnips. Ten entries.—D. Martin (Beaumont) and 3, T. H. Pugh (Ngapuna) 2. Aberdeen purple top turnips. Nine entries —Begg Bros. (Pukeawa) 1, D. Martin 2, T. H. Pugh 3. S. W. Moffatt (Te Houka) 4. White-fleshed turnips, any variety. Twelve entries —S. W. Moffatt 1, T. H. Pugh 2, D. Andrew (Mosgiel) 3, W. J. Charters 4.

Mammoth long-red mangels. Six entries — William Kirkland 1, Mrs William Kirk 2. J. Meiklejohn (North Taieri) 3, Y. Hannah (Outram) 4. Orange or yellow globe mangels. • Nine entries —William Kirkland 1, M. Hackctt (Momona) 2, Mrs William Kirk 3, William Kirkland 4. Golden-tankard mangels. Four entries— George Gordon (Mosgic!) 1, Mrs William Kirk" 2, Charles Findlay (Mosgiol) 3, Y. Hannah 4. _ Red carrots. Seven entries George Gordon 1, John Sutherland (Allanton) 2, Jas. Gow (Mosgiol) 3, J. Meikleiohn 4. White carrots. Three entries—J. Moiklejohn 1, Begg Bros 2 and 3. Collection of roots, consisting of mangels, turnips and carrots (thi£e roots of each variety), to be grown by exhibitor. Five entries— George Gordon 1, Wedge Bros. 2, Wm, Kirkland 3. GRAIN, SEEDS, ETC. Judge: Mr W. H. Phipps Black (Chrietchurch). Ryecorn. One entry—Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association 1White Tuscan wheat. Five entries A. B Armour (Gimmcrbiun) 1, Dowling Bios. (Hyde) 2. , T „ ~, Red Tuscan wheat. hive entries —Murray, Roberts, and Co, 1. Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 2._ . White Velvet wheat. Five entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, Otago I'aiin :s 00-operative Association 2. . Red Velvet wheat. Four eninee- Murray, Roberts and Co. 1, V. Spratt ' Out ton) 2. Red chaff wheat. Two entries —Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, * )ta.go Farmers’ Cooperative Association 2 Velvet-ear wheat. Five entries —New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. 1, John Imrie (Mosgiel) 2. Various, Five entries —Murray, Roberts,

and Co. 1. Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 2. Chevalier barley. Two entries —J. Speight and Co. 1 and 2. Cape barley. Two entries —Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1. Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association 2. Long Tartarian oats. Two _ entries —Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1, ■ Murray, Roberts, and Co. 2. Danish oats. One entry—Otago Farmers Co-operative, Association 1. Dun oats. Six entries —Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1, Murray, Roberts, and Co. 2.

Algerian mats. One entry —Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1. (Short Tartarian oats. Two entries —Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 2 Sparrowbill oats. Four entries —Otago Farmers’ Co-opcuktivc Association 1, Dalgety and Co. 2.Black oats. ■ Five, entries —Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1, New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. 2. Carton cats. Eight entries—Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1, Donald Reid and Co. 2. > Various oats. Three entries—-Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1, Donald Reid and Co. 2. Various oats, for farmers onlv. Two entries! —Joseph Cooper (Freshford) 1, L. C. Mnzlctt (North Taieri) 2. SEEDS. Judge: Mr W. 11. Phipps Black (Christchurch). Perennial ryegrass. S x entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2. Italian ryegrass. Two entries —Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1, Murray, Roberts, and Co. 2. Cocksfoot. Four entries —Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2. Timothy. Four entries —Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, Waters, Ritchie, and Co. 2. Mangold. One entry—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1. _ _ J Crested dogstail. Three entries—New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co. 1 and 2. Colonial hard or Chewing’s fescue. Three entries —Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 2. Linseed. One entry —Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association 1. Rape, broad leaf. One entry —Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1. Cowgrass clover. Four entries—Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association 1, Murray, Roberts, and Co. 2. Red clover. Four entries—Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association 2. White clover. Four entries—-Murray, Roberts, and Co. 1, Otago Farmers’ Cooperative Association 2. Allsyke clover. Three entries —Dalgcty and Co. 1, Murray, Roberts, and Co. 2. Clover hay. Three entries—Wedge Bros. (Wingatui) 1, M. Hackett (Momona) 2. HONEY, EGGS, AND PRESERVES. Judge: Mr E. ,A- Earp (Government Expert). Honey, in two glass bottles, total not exceeding 51b. Thirteen entries —Robert Renton 1, John Irving (Alhury) 2. Honey, in comb, not exceeding 41b. Four entries —John Irving 1, James Naismith (East Taieri) 2. Best case of honey, ready for export. Three entries —Brickell and Robins (Temuka), 88i points, 1; Domett Apiary (Domett), 88 points, 2. One dozen hen eggs. Nino entries —Margaret B. Pullar (Waitati) 1, R. A. S. Cantrell (Dunedin) 2. Bottled fruit, three varieties. Three entries—Mrs W. H. Munro (Otekaicke) 1, Mrs J. A. Storrie (Invercargill) 2. DRESSED POULTRY. Judge: Mr F. C. Brown (Government Poultry Expert). Pair of fowls, trussed and ready for cooking. One entry—W. Stewart, Ltd. (Dunedin) 1. Pair of fowls, trussed and ready for cooking, not open to poulterers or tradesmen. Four entries —-W Oxley (N.E. Valley) 1, 11. Sonntag (Kaikorai) 2. Pair of ducks, trussed and ready for cooking. One entry —W. Stewart (Ltd.), 1. Pair of ducks, trussed and ready for cooking, not open to poulterers or tradesmen. Three entries —H. Sonntag 1 and 2. One goose, trussed and ready for cooking. One entry—W. Stewart (Ltd.) 1. One goose, trussed and ready for cooking, not open to poulterers or tradesmen. Throe entries—H. Sonntag 1 and 2. One turkey, trussed and ready for cooking. One entry—W. Stewart (Ltd.) 1. One turkey, trussed and ready for cooking, not open to poulterers or tradesmen. Three entries —W. Oxley 1, H. Sonntag 2, Mrs Hopkins (Anderson Bay) 3. HAMS AND BACON. Judge: Mr A. Kincaid (Christchurch). Two sides of bacon, smoked. Four entries —Hitehon Bros. (Milton) 1, C. H. Kent (Oamaru) 2. Two sides bacon, green. Two entries— C. H. Kent 1, Hitehon Bros. 2. Two hams, smoked. Seven entries— M'Donald and Miller (Green Island) 1, C. H. Kent 2. Two hams, green. Seven entries—C. H. Kent 1, Hitehon Bros. 2. Two rolls of bacon, smoked. Eleven entries—T. Hughes and Co. (Dunedin) 1, Hitehon Bros. 2. Two rolls of bacon, green. Eleven entries —C. H. Kent 1, Hitehon Bros. 2.

BREAD, SCONES, AND CAKES Judges: Misses M. Samson and E. Kempshall.

One home-made loaf, white. Eight entries —Mrs J. J. Nyhon (Sandymount) 1, Mrs James Rutherford (Outram) 2, Miss J. Macdonald (Hindon) 3, Airs E. Rcggett (Hindon) 4.

One home-made loaf, white (open to exhibitors who have never won a first or second prize). Ton entries —Mrs J. Gordon (Mosgiel) 1, Mrs J. Little (Outram) 2, Mrs T. D. Jamieson (Glenroy) 5, Airs J. Dixon (Ashburton) 4. One home-made loaf, wheatmeal, brown. Seven entries—Miss J. Alacdonald 1, Airs J. J. Nyhon 2, Airs John Dow (Alomona) 3, Airs John Todd (Owaka) 4. One home-made loaf, wheatmeal, brown (for exhibitois who have never won a first or second prize). Seven entries —Airs R. Landreth (Owaka) 1, Airs J. Dixon 2, A'lrf®, J. Al‘Naught,on (Balclutha) 3, Mrs G. Win- | ter (South Dunedin) 4. Six home-made scones, girdle. Twentythree entries—Airs James A. Sinclair (Berwick) 1, Miss Alaggie E. Sinclair (Berwick) 2, Airs Jas. Beattie (Green Island) 3, Miss E, lleggctt 4. Airs R. Ross (Gore) and Mrs G. P. Far is (Alussalburgh) h.c. Six home-made scones, girdle (for exhibitors who have never won a first or second prize). Twenty-four entries —Miss Jessie I Sinclair (Berwick) 1, Miss Jessie Walker (Palmerston) 2, Aliss Al. Brown (Alosgiel) 5, Airs G. P. Faris 4, Mrs J. Dixon and Airs Ja-3. Craig (Balclutha) h.c. Six home-made scones, oven. Twenty-six entries—Airs R. Ross (Gore) 1, Airs Jas. , Craig (Gore) 2,.'Airs J. Dixon 3, Airs Jas. I Beattie 4, Airs T. D. Jamieson h.c., Airs Jas. | Rufnorford c. , Six home-madb scones, oven (for those who have never won a first or second prize) — : Mrs W. J. Weir (Omimi) 1, Airs Jas. Craig . 2, Airs G. P. Faris 3, Mrs J. Dixon h.c., Airs J. Gordon c. Six whole wheaten meal scones Sixteen entries —Airs J. Huston (Dunedin) 1, Airs J. D. Jamieson 2, Mrs Jas. Beattie 5, Aliss J. Alacdonald 4, Mrs J. J. Nyhon h.c. j

Six whole wheaten meal scones. Twelve entries—Airs A. Henderson (South Dunedin) I, Airs J. Dixon 2, Airs Jas. Beattie 3, Airs G. P. Faris 4, Airs Jas. APNaughton (Balclutha) h.c. Six potato scones. Fifteen entries —Aliss J. Alacdonald 1, Ales J. J. 2, Aliss Venus Gamble (Middlemarch) 3, Airs John Todd (Owaka) 4, Airs James Rutherford h. c.

Six potato scones, for those who have never won a first or second prize. Eight entries—Aire G. Mason 1, Mrs James Beattie 2, Airs J. Gordon 3, Airs John Callander (Alosgiel Junction) 4. Six plain oatmeal cakes. Nino entries — Aliss J. Alacdonald 1, Airs J. J. Nyhon 2, Mrs J. Dixon 3, Sirs R. Carlyle (Mosgiel) 4.

Six plain oatmeal cakes, for exhibitors who have never won a first or second prize. Eight entries—Mrs J. Dixon 1, Sirs A. Stewart (Alosgiel) 2, Airs G. Winter (South Dunedin) 3, Alisa J. Wither (Anderson Bay) 4. Six pikelets. Twenty-seven entries—Airs APKenzie 1, Aliss A. Alarett (Carisbrook) 2, Airs E. Reggott 3, Alias Maggie E. Sinclair and Airs Jas. Rutherford, and Miss J. Alacdonald h. e., Airs G. Alason o. Six pikelets, for exhibitors who have never won a first or second prize. Thirtythree entries'—Airs J. Cockburn (Alusselburgh) 1. Aliss A. Alarett 2. Airs J. Edwards (Alornington) 3, Aliss O. Broadfoot 4, Aim G. P. Faris h. c., Airs M. Brown c.

Six pieces shortbread. Twenty-throe entries—Sirs Allan Guthrie 1, Mrs W. Bennett 2, Mrs J. J. Nyhon 3, Mies J. Macdonald 4. Miss Annie S. MTntyre (Mornington) h. c iSix pieces shortbread. Thirty-one entries —Mk Arthur Johnson (Mosgiel) 1, Mrs Allan Guthrie 2, Mrs M. Brown 3, Miss Annie S. MTntvre 4. Mrs G. P. Paris h. c.

One sponge cake and sponge roll. Fourteen entries—Mrs J. Dixon 1. Mrs D. E. Grant (Outram) 2, Mrs A. Ellis (Kaikorai) 3, Mrs J. Macdonald (Maori Hill) 4. Miss J. Macdonald h. o.

One sponge cake (iced). Thirteen entries Miss Annie S. MTntyre 1. Miss Reynolds (Dunedin) 2, Mrs J. Dixon 3. Miss Nell Hutchinson (Dunedin) 4, Mrs James Beattie h. c.

One fruit cake (not iced). Twenty-six entries—Mrs M. Brown 1. Mrs James Craig 2, Mies L. Nimmo (Mosgiel) 3, Mrs John Dow (Momona) 4, Mrs J. Hannaway (Outram) h. c.

One seed cake. Twonty-tvvo entries —Mrs G. P. Paris 1. H. M. Jackson (Coretorphine) 2. Mrs G. Mason 3. Mrs W. Bennett 4, Miss Venus Gamble h. c. One Madeira cake. Fourteen entries— Miss C. G. M ! Crdno 1, Mrs G. P. Paris 2, Mrs J. Dixon 3, Miss Mabel Grant (Outram) 4, Mias V. Gamble h. c. One gingerbread. Fourteen entries —Mrs G. Mason 1. Miss Mabel Grant 2, Miss Annie S. M'lntyre 3, Miss H. Robertson (Dunedin) 4, Mrs James Beattie b. c. Teed cake, one tier, icing only to be judged. Nine entries —Mrs W. J. Charters (Mosgiel) 1. Mrs James Ait ken (Mosgiel) 2, Mrs G. P. Paris 3, Miss O. G. M'Crono 4. Mrs D. Hannah (Outram) h o. Collection of pastry. _ Nine entries —Mrs G. Mason 1. Miss Cecilia G. M‘Crone 2, Mrs J. J. Nyhon 3, Mrs Porter (Mornington) 4. Collection of biscuits. Six entries—Mrs J. J. Nyhon 1, Miss J. Macdonald 2. Mrs W. H. Munro 3, Mrs James Carr (Puke-

hiki) 4, Mrs Porter and Miss Cecilia G Al'Crone h e.

SCHOOL COMPETITIONS. Judge: Government Expert. Collection of vegetables, grown in school ground by scholars under the supervision of the head master. Five entries —Benhar I, Otokia 2, Beaumont 3. Swede turnips. ' Five entries —Benhar 1, Kelso 2, Beaumont 3. Collection of turnips, carrots, and parsnips. Five entries—Benhar 1, Kelso 2, Evansdale 3. Potatoes (Up-to-Date). Ten entries — Ngapara 1 and 2, Waiwera South 3. Potatoes (Dcnvcnt). Four entries—Ngapara 1, Beaumont 2 and 3. . Potatoes. (other than Denvents or Up-to-Date). Fourteen entries —Beaumont 1, Ngapart 2 and 3. Collection of potatoes. Seven entries — Ngapara 1. Houipapa 2, Beaumont 3. FARMERS’ BAY. The most comprehensive collection of agricultural, dairy, and pastoral produce manufactured, grown or produced on farm of exhibitor. One entry—William Reed (Toiro) 1. SECOND DAY. The show was open again on the 2nd, and the attendance of the public -was very large, particularly in the afternoon and evening. The line weather that prevailed, and the large number of attractions in the city, have brought a great many visitors to town, and these found their way to the Brydono Hall in a continuous stream. There were only three entriett knnssrd in the sole claes for wool, and this was judged during the morning by Mr J. MacGregor. The only exhibitor was Mr Wa'.fon Shcnnan, of Patcarca, and he was a wx axled three prizes. The following additional awards have been made : WOOL. Judge; Mr J. MacGregor. Two fleeces, merino. Three entries — Watson Shcnnan (Patearoa) 1,2, and 3. GUESSING COMPETITION. To the person guessing the nearest dressed weight of sheep decided on by the committee. Correct weight of sheep, 2051 b James Gilbert (Sutton), 205ib, 1; T. Moynihan (Momcna), 20521 b, and C. Todd. divided second and third prizes. SPECIAL PRIZES. The special prizes in the various classes will, according to an unofficial count, be awarded as follows : FAT STOCK . Brockdalc shield, donated by Mr A. W. Rutherford, jun. (Cheviot), to exhibitor gaining most points in sheep clissa:. Winner to have his name engraved on the shield, and to hold same tor 12 .months (held by James Ross, Palmerston, in 191415) —James Gordon (Warepa). Special prize of £2 2s, donated by Messrs Stronach, Morris, and Co. (Ltd.), for the best pen of crossbred hoggets in class 16— W. Moynihan (Middlemarch). Cup, valued £lO 10s, donated by Messrs David Murray and James Ross, tor most points in sheep classes, to be won twice, not ’ necessarily consecutively, before becoming the property of the winner. Donors of cup will not compete —James Gordon. Special prize of £3 3s, donated by Mr J. D. Landolls (Clutha), to the exhibitor gaining highest po.nts in sheep classes; and £2 2s donated to the exhibitor gaining next highest points—James Gordon 1, James DAIRY PRODUCE] Trophy, valued £52 10s, donated by Mr Wm. Patrick, to the factory manager gaining most points in cheese (classes 18,19, 21, 22, and 24). To be won three times consecutively, or four times at intervals —W C. Hislop, manager Wyndham Factory. Silver vase, valued £5 ss, donated by Messrs Henry W. Peabody and Co., repre-. senting the manufacturers of Wyandotte, to the winner of the highest aggregate average in the open classes for cheese (classes 18 to 24). To be won three times, not necessarily in succession. Also to the manager of the winning factory—Wyndham Factory, W. C. Hislop, manager. Special prize of £3 3s, donated by Messrs Turnbull, Martin, and Co. (Shire Line of steamers), to the manager of the factory gaining most points in class 18 (factory cheese) —W. O. Hislop. Special prize of £5 ss, donated by the society to the exhibitor gaining the highest award in points (as per judges’ award card) in any exhibit in classes 18 to 24 (cheese) —Waikouaifi Eactory. Special prize of £5 ss, _ donated by the society to the exhibitor gaining most points in classes 18, 19, 21 ; 22, 23, and 24 (cheese) —Wyndham Dairy Factory. Trophy, valued £ls, donated by the Canterbury Central Co-operative Dairy Company, Ltd. (to be Avon twice in succession or three times at intervals), for one box of factory butter (£cwt), suitable for export (class 27); also gold modal—Levin Dairy Factory (previous holders). Silver vase, valued £5 ss, donated by Messrs Henry W. Peabody and Co., representing the manufacturers of Wyandotte, to the winner of the highest aggregate average in classes 27 and 29 (butter), to bo won three times, not necessarily in succession, also £1 Is to manager of winning factory—Levin Dairy Factory, James Smellie, manager. Special prize of £3 3s, donated by the

D.I.C. to the exhibitor gaining most points in farmers’ butter (classes 30 to 41)—Mrs . G. Moffatt (To Houka). j Special prize of £2 2s, donated by Messrs Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.) to exhibitor gaining- most points in farmers’ butter (classes 30, 32, 34, and 36) —Mrs Geo. Moffatt. Special prize of £2 2s, donated by tha society to the exhibitor gaining most pointt in classes 31, 33, 35, and 37—Miss B, ; Millar (Ashburton). ! Special prize of £2 2s, donated by Messrs A. and J M’Farlane to the exhibitor gaining most points in fresh butter, one week old—Mrs Lawrence (Waiwera South) and Miss Millar, equal. FRUIT. 1 Challenge shield, valued £26 ss, for most points in apples, graded and packed suitable for export (classes 48 and 49). Winner to have name engraved on shield and hold j same for 12 months—Trustees of late W. J. Tonkin (Treliske Orchard, Ettrick). BREAD, SCONES, AND CAKES. I Special prize of £2 2s, donated by Messrs Ross and Glcndining to the exhibitor gaining most points in classes 53, 60, 62, and 6-1 (home-made scones). —Mrs R. Ross (Gore),. Mrs Janies A. Sinclair (Berwick), Mrs J. Rustcn (Dunedin), and Miss J. Macdonald (Hindoo), equal. I Special prize- of £2 10s, donated by the Mosgiel Woollen Factory Company to the exhibitor gaining most points in classes 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64. 65, 68, and 70 (bread, sconce, etc.) —Miss J. Macdonald (Hindon). Special prize of £1 Is. donated by Mr John M'lndoo to the exhibitor gaining most points in classes 55, 57, 59, 61. 63. 65, 67. 69. and fhrr.id ( scones, etc) —Mrs J. Dixon (Ashburton), j POTATOES. ! Special prize of £2 2s, donated by Mr H. T. Andrews, for most points in potato 1 classes —Thos. S. Innes (Waddingtoh, Canterbury). ROOTS. Special prize of £3 3s, donated by Leviathan Hotel Company, for most points' in roots) —Geo. Gordon (Mosgiel). j Special prize of £2 2s. donated by Mr A. I Stewart, for most points in turnips.—o. Martin (Beaumont). | SCHOOL COMPETITION, j Trophy, value £2 2s, donated by the president (Mr T. T. Ritchie), for most points in school classes (150 to 155). —Ngapara , School. In the class for six home-made oven scones I the name of Mrs W. H. Munro, who gained 1 a fourth prize, was omitted from the prizelist in our issue of yesterday. THIRD DAY. The Winter Shaw was opened again on Thursday for public inspection, and the display which is in every way a most praiseworthy one, attracted a great deal of attention. There was an almost unprecedented influx of visitors into town on Thursday—mainly, it must bo admitted, on account of the races, —and many of these visited the show in tie evening, j The principal source of interest during too j morning was the usual sale of fat stock, • which was carried out by the auctioneers of ! a number of prominent firms. The bullock that was the subject of the guessing competition, was sold by Mr W. J. Charters, ' of Mosgiel, and realised £23. i The same vendor also sold two three-year-old bullocks at £l9 15s and £l9 10s each, a two-year-old bullock at £l9, and another at £l4 15s, a three-year-old cow at £ls, a three-yoar-old heifer at £l4 ss, and two two-year-old heifers at £l4 10s and i»l2 15s each. Mrs Wm. Kirk (Mosgiel) sold a two-year-old bullock for £l6 ss, and a two-year-old heifer at £l4 2s 6d. Mr D. MurI ray (Clydevale) sold two cows at £ls os, and ! each, Mr E. Cameron a cow at £ls ss, and ! Mr Geo. Aitchison (Kaitangata) a cow, t_n< proceeds of which are to be devoted to tht Belgian Fund, for £l4 15s. ■ . Sheep sold well, wethers realising ai high a figure as £5 5s each. Following are the sales effected, local butchers ana freezing buyers being the principal par--1 chasers account Mr James Ross (Palmerston South) —three halfbred wethers (first prize) for 39s each, three- inbred hallbred wethers at 38s, and three at 31s each, three crossbred Down wethers at £2 10s, three longwool wethers at £3 4s, three at £3, and three at £2 4s; Messrs Trcacy Bros. (Tuapeka West) sold two pens of longwool crossbred wethers at 34s and 30s, Mr Matthew Kirkpatrick (Grcenvale) two pens ditto at £5 5s and £3 2s; Mr James Gordon sold a fine prize pen of freezers at 51s; Mr W. Moynihan (Middlemarch), second prize-takers at 355; Mr James Ross, I at 40s and 50s; Mr Chas. Findlay (Mosgiel), at 40s; and—Messrs Begg Bros. (Pukeawa), at 27s and 28s. A pen of crossbred Down I hoggets, vended by Mr James Gordon (Warcpa), brought 345, and a pen by Mr W. Kirkland (Middlemarch) 40s. Two pens of crossbred longwool hoggets belonging to Mr W. Moynihan brought 44s and 41s, a pen belonging to Mr Gordon 345, a pen by Mr Findlay 37a, and a pen vended by Mi Kirkland 41s. Eight pens of hoggets, to be judged after killing, were sold at prices ranging from 30s to 44a. FOURTH DAY. Friday was the fourth day of the Otago A. and P. Society’s Winter Show, and j again the exhibition was visited by verylarge numbers. During the day school children of the Fourth Standard and upwards, accompanied by their teachers, thronged the building,

and feasted their curiosity in a hundred different directions, Inc Aloany Stieet School Band, under Mr J. Rennie, provided brightr music outside the building. A meeting of the Women s 1 atnoLc Committee and the Relief Funds Sub-corn-mittec of the A. and P. Society was acid yesterday to discuss questions of tire control of tire show to-day. It was unanimously resolved to leave the matter of sales of exhibits in the hands of the committee of the A and P. Society to arrange for their disposal by auction. It was further decided that all goods not disposed of dur.ng tnc day are to be offered at auction at b. 60 p.rn. A very wide range of exhibits lias been offered to the society for sale to-day on behalf of the Belgian Relief and Wounded Soldiers’ Funds. The live stock, given ranges from fat bullocks and pome.down to bantam fowls and a tame opossum offered bv a young girl. One of the most valuable of the gifts is that of a cream separator, donated by Messrs A. and I. Burt. A largo amount of dairy and farm produce, such as cheese, butter, eggs, bread, scones, fruit, hams, bacon, grain, and potatoes, is among the goods to be put up to auction. Prospective buyers are asked to note that arrangements have been made for /ft consecutive numbered ticket to bo attached to each lot sold. Buyers will ieceive a duplicate number,_ which 'hey should hand over to the delivery room m the show buildings. Their addresses will be taken there, and. bulky goods will be delivered by express on Monday. Tire following is the result of the competition for three hoggets (ewe or wether) netting the most money for carcase, sKin, and fat; sheep to be killed and weighed at close of show; the meat to be valued by loading butchers, and the skins and fat to be valued by experts of wool:

CLOSING DAY. A SUBSTANTIAL RESULT FOR PATRIOTIC FUN DS The Otago A. and P. Society’s annual Winter Show was continued and Drought to a close on Saturday. The whole ot the takings tor the day are to bo devoted to the .Belgian Relief and Wounded Soldiers’ Funds, and though the actual result has not been arrived at yet, it is evident that this excellent object will benefit very substantially. All members passes were suspended for the day, and practically everyone was charged admission tor tue good of the cause. In spite of the fact that a great many bought half-crown passes to wear, the cash takings at the doors amounted to a very satisfactory figure, ibis will, of course, be swelled not only by the money paid for passes, but ■ through innumerable other channels by which tireless, unselfish workers approached the generosity of the public. Throughout the day a great many exhibits were disposed of privately for the benefit of patriotic funds, and in the evening an auction sale of a most comprehensive collection of .goods _ .was carried on with success. It is impossible to name a tithe of the generous donors or the voluntary workers who, together, contributed towards the total result, but mention may bo made of Mr Sutherland, who collected in donations £24 for Mrs Capstick’s sweets stall. A parrot given by Mrs Bills, sen., was made the subject of a guessing competition and brought m a sum of £lO. It' was won by the Mayor, Mr J. J. Clai'k. Two cakes donated by Mrs Laidlaw, of Matakanui Station, brought in £7. The weightguessing competition for Mrs Charters s prize cake brought in a sum of no less than £22. The competition was won byMr Lawson Lotting, of South Dunedin, wlio guessed the exact weight of 91b 15oz. It is obvious that when all the returns are completed and compiled the result will be very satisfactory to all concerned.

The following are the results of the various sheep-guessing competitions held during the progress of the show : Tuesday.-—Correct weight 2051 b: James Gilbert (2061 b) 1, T. Moynihan (Momona) and 0. Todd divided second and tim'd money with guesses of-205i and respectively.

Wednesday.—Correct weight 214i1b: R. Shennan (Berwick) and John Grieve (Middiemareh) each guessed 214]>lb, and divided first and second money. Archibald. Stewart (Middlemarcli) and George Gitidings (ifairlie), who each guessed 2islb, divided third money. Thursday.—Correct weight 19341 b : C. Duncan (Wedtlorburn) (Palmerston) 199i1b 2, Miss Ewing (Dunedin) 19951 b 3 Friday.—Correct weight 206^: D. Bruce (Momona), W. Murray (VVarepa), and A. Johnson (Mosgiel), all guessed the exact weight and divided the prize money equally. Considerable interest was taken in the wool classing competition, 49 entries being received. The results of the competition open to one year students, were as follow (31 entries) : —W. Smith (Donald Reid and Co.), 1; J. Ncilson (National Mortgage), 2; W. Macdonald (Oamaru), 3; Frank Burnett (North Taieri), 4. The Open Competition resulted as follows (18 entries): —J. Drysdalc 1, John M'Goll (Dalgcty and Co.) 2, J. Ord (Invercargill) 3, J. Harrison (Athol) 4. Special prizes to students under 18 years of ago attending the Dunedin Technical College or the Waitaki High School, given by the society, were won by W. Smith, of the Technical College, and A. Patrick, Waitaki High School. Mr J. M‘Gregor (Mosgiel), acted as judge. On Saturday a sheep guessing competition was held in aid of tlio patriotic funds, in which subscribers were asked to speculate on the live weight of a sheep. The correct weight was found to bo (The only one to guess the correct weight was Master Bertie Blair, of Outram, who wins the prize of £l. The following guessed within half a pound:—Mrs J. M‘Kay (Dunedin), Miss K. Sherman (Berwick), and Mr Peter Duncan (Dunedin). The guessing competition for the pony, to be given to the person arriving at nearest its exact weight was won by Mr Thomas Muir, of Palmprston, who guessed the exact weight of The following four tied for second place, having guessed within half a pound Master R. Martin (Roslyn), Mrs B Marshall (Edendale), Mr Charles Cullen (Allanton), and John M'Courbie (Dunedin), and divide the second and third prize

money. The guesses ranged from 1511 bto 64271 b Included in the varied list of goods sold at the conclusion of the A. and P. Society’s show for the Wounded Soldiers’ Fund was a tamo opossum, presented by Miss Chr.-ssv Stewart, Roslyn. The animal was sold several times and realised in all the sum of £4 15s SALE OF SHOW STOCK. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. reports the following sales at the Winter Shew sale:—On account of the executors of the late Wm. Kirk (Mosgiel), 1 two-year-old bullock at £l6 ss, 1 two-ycar-old heifer at £l4 2s 6d; on account of Mr H. E. Cameron (Wharun), 1 four-yoar-old cotv at £ls ss. One pen of wethers, donated by Mr L. Kelcher, of Hakataranief , realised £6 Is. Messrs Stronach, Morris, and Co. report having sold, on account of Mr W. Moynihan (Midcllemarch), the first and second prize pen of hoggets at £2 4s and £2 Is "each; also three hoggets at £2 4s. On account of the same vendor the firm sold, for the Soldiers’ Relief Fund, two wethers, which were purchased by Mr T. J. Harrison. Port Chalmers, for £2 each. Messrs Wright, Stephenson and Co. report as follows: We held our 24th annual winter horse fair on Thursday and Friday, when wc submitted 163 spring cart and harness horses. For some time the market has been in a very stagnant state, and it was generally expected that the fan* w oulcl bo the most" unsatisfactory for many years past Owing to the continued drought m Canterbury cultivation was impossible until a few weeks ago, when the major portion o. the province experienced a good rainfall. Since then ploughing has been possible, and

a demand for draught horses has sprung up from the north. Two or three contractors from the Ashbuton district were operating, and although they purchased only throe trucks of horses, their competition had a beneficial effect on the market. Local farmers attended the sale with the idea of being able to secure horses at nominal values, but immediately the sale opened competition proved unexpectedly keen, and prices compared with last year were from £2 to £3 better. Throughout both days’ auction there was no difficulty in selling horses, practically every sound young animal being disposed of under the hammer. Vendors attended the sale prepared to accept lower prices than last year, and the fact that prices were higher made business much easier to put through. Most of the horses forward were good working draughts, few pedigree marcs and fillies being on offer, and no geldings of exceptional quality and style being catalogued. The highest prices for mares were secured for a_ consignment offered on account of Mr William Waddell, Roughcraig Stud Farm, Waikaka Valley, on whose account wo disposed of a bay filly Bold Lass (by Baron Bold, imp.), rising four years, to Messrs Treaccy Bros., Tuapeka, for 61 guineas; bay filly Lady Craig of Waikaka Valley (by Baron Bold, imp.), four years, to the same buyer for 60 guineas; bay mare, rising eight years, to an export buyer, for 70 guineas. Mr John Callender, Allanton, had a well bred chestnut marc, by Pride of Allanton, which realised £45. Mr Donald Macdonald, Edendale, sold well bred mares at up to £45. Various other breeders sold marcs at from £3B to £42. The best geldings sold at from £35 to £4O. The unsold horses were aged and inferior sorts, practically every sound young animal being disposed of. The Otago Farmers’ Co-operative Association of New Zealand (Ltd.) report:—Wo held our annual sale of show stock exhibits in the Agricultural Hall on Thursday, when we offered.and sold: For Mr W. J. J. Charters (Ury Park). 1 bullock at £23. 1 do at £l9 15s, 1 do at £l9 10s, 1 do at £l9, 1 do at £l4 15s, 1 cow at £ls, 1 heifer at £l4 ss, 1 do at £l4 10s, 1 do at £l2 15s; Mr D. Murray (Olydovale), 1 cow at £ls 10s; Mr Janies Boss (Palmerston), 3 haifbre,d wethers at 395, 3 do at 38s, 3 do at 31s, 3 crossbred Down wethers at 50s, 3 do at 645, 3 do at 60s, 3 do at 445; Mr W. Moynihan (Middlemarch), '3 sheep at 355; Mr James Boss (Palmerston, 3 sheep at 40s, 3 do at 355; Mr William Kirkland (Poplar Grove), 3 hoggets at 41s, 3 do it 40s.

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MR S. R. STEDMAN

Continuing his practice of many years, Mr S. R. Stedman is making a special exhibit of British and Belgian-made cars —i. 0., of the celebrated Humbors and Minervas. Unfortunately, however, owing to the state of affairs in England and Belgium, it was impossible to get possession of cars ordered in time for the stow; indeed, they will not arrive till the end of this month, and it is ony owing to the generosity of customers who have lent cars for exhibition that the firm is able to make a display. One lias only to look at the Humber car on Mr Stedman’s stand and to note the popularity, evidenced by its wide use, of Humber cars in Dunedin alone to realise that it is a'car which has thoroughly established itself in .puiblic favour, due not only to its handsome appearance, but to its reliability under the severe test of Otago roads and heavy grades. The Minerva, which is the premier car of Belgium, has always been a great favourite throughout the dominion, and one need but examine the exhibit at the Winter Show (a used car) to realise that the secret of the present popularity of the Minerva lies not in the fact that it is the product of the skill and ingenuity of our brave Ally (a good reason at that), but because of sheer merit. There is also on Mr Stedman’s stand a Studobaker car, which is declared by its patrons to bo the best value for money to bo obtained in the form of an American car. It has a full floating rear axle, the latest Timkin roller bearings, electric light, and self starter, and is fitted with a one-man hood and jiffy curtains. She is peculiar among American-made cars in having the three separate unit system of lighting, starting, and ignition, and in having the high tension Bosh magneto and independent starter and independent dynamo for lighting and supplying- the batteries with electricity. These systems are now rarely to be had in American cars, as, for cheapness, the manufacturers have at the present day reverted to the loss reliable system

known as the one-unit system. Mr Stedman will bo pleased to show the spare parts of the Stiuicbaker car to anyone who desires to examine them. These parts are actual spares which would be supplied to a customer requiring them, and are . not specially prepared parts for the Winter Show. A MAMMOTH ‘-ORION - ’ RANGE. The name of “Shaddock” is a household word in Now Zealand homes, where it has boon associated with the highest type of kitchen range for more than 40 years. The perfection to which the manufacture of “ Orion ” ranges has been brought is evidenced in the gigantic range which is a prominent feature among the exhibits at the show. It measures no less than 18ft in length, and is equipped with five ovens and other necessary fittings, which enable meals to be cooked upon it for 500 to 600 persons or even for 300 at a pinch. The ovens have a total capacity of 62,400 cubic inches and would easily cook six sheep at a time. The range ; s most handsome in appearance, the parts which in the ordinary kitchen type are bright steel, having been finished in silver nickel plating. A special feature is the completeness of the high-pressure boilers, which are automatic in action and provide for an immense and continuous supply of hot water —that all-important requisite in every kitchen. We are told that 400 gallons of scalding hot water are always available for immediate use.

This colossal range is of the type supplied by Messrs H. E. Shacklock (Ltd.) to public institutions, hotels, and other places where cooking is carried on upon a large scale, but in all its essential features it simply reproduces those important patented improvements to bo found in the “Orion” range of ordinary dimensions. As an example of splendid workmanship this mammoth production—which" was awarded gold medal and special award at Auckland Exhibition —is superb, and does infinite credit to the progressive makers, Messrs IT. E Shacklock (Ltd.), of Dunedin, Wellington, and Auckland. MR W. STUART WILSON. On this stand are displayed the famous “Triumphs,” “8.5. A.” and “Douglas” motor cycles, all of which makes have become more than ever famous since the German Emperor started out to teach kultur to the world, the British Government having purchased these machines in enormous quantities,- and two of the factories at the present time are wholly engaged making machines for war purposes. This fact, considering the unprecedented conditions under which the machines are used, is further and ample proof that they are the best motor cycles made in England to-day. Perhaps the most remarkable machine on the stand is the Junior Triumph, which is a 2* twostroke, two-speed, which will take a rider anywhere and over any but freak hills on the top gear. The 2| and Douglas are shown; and the fact that the two services (army and navy) are using 2000 of these machines at the present time is sufficient proof that the Douglas will do what is expected of it. The latest 4 h.p. Triumph is also exhibited, along with the 4 h.p. “8.5. A,” both of which have to bo seen to realise the sound mechanical lines on which they are constructed. Both are ideal side-ear machines. Visitors to the show should not miss this remarkable exhibition of 1915 motor cycles. CHAMPION RANGES. The Champion range has been known for its excellent cooking and baking qualities, and for its handsome appearance. Since last Winter Show its efficiency has, however, been increased by the introduction of new and exclusive features which should make the display of Champion ranges at the show additionally interesting. The chief points which have hitherto earned for the Champion the esteem of the housewife and of the cook are its ouick-heating oven, its responsive dampers, its patent tip-up grate for shooting ashes into the pan, and the fact that when cooking is finished it may be turned into an open fire for sitting by. Another convenience to home-builders is that the Champion is obtainable with the oven either on the right side or loft side. To those advantages, has now been added a patent set-back flue, a feature which does away with the abutting fine and increases the'space on the top of the range for pots and pans. Another improvement is a raised platform for the ash tray, which results in the tiles being protected from injury when the range is set on a raised course of bricks and tiles put along the front at the bottom. Champion ranges embodying these innovations may be inspected at the exhibit, as well as H.P.B. ranges with tile coving, H.P.B. open fire ranges, small plain ranges, etc. Cottage grates, a line appealing specially to country residents, arc included in the Champion display also. MR W. J. P. MCIJLLOCH. Mr W. J. P. M'Culloeh’s Ford stand is again attracting more than ordinary attention. This popular Canadian car has always attracted the attention of the general public, and is coining more into favour as time advances. This car is at present being extensively used in war operations, the Russian Government alone having placed an order with the Ford Company, of Canada, for 40,000 cars. Eight Ford cars wore also purchased by the New Zealand Government for use with the First Expeditionary Force. The outstanding feature of Mr M‘Culloch’s stand is a touring model, which lias been painted a rich sea-green, with nickel-plated, finishings and aluminium running boards and self-starter. He has also on show the A.J.S. motor cycle, which has earned for itself a well-known reputation for reliability in this and other countries. One of the motors shown is a model similar to that which secured the coveted Tourist Trophy Race at the Isle of Man and Brooklands. The A.J.S. is fitted with either two or three-speed separate gear box and chain drive. MESSRS COOKE, HOWLISON AND CO. This well-known firm has a tastefully dressed stand on which arc exhibited Buick, Rover, and A. C. cars. This is the seventh year tins firm has exhibited Buick care, and it claims that the Buick has proved itself, by actual service during this period, to be the most reliable and efficient car in the dominion. Undoubtedly “ B nicks ” have made good, and the three models exhibited are beautiful productions of automobile engineering. The 1915 valvc-in-head Buick cars have numerous refinements, such as the world-renowned Delco Electric Self Starter and Lighting System (a system only fitted in high class cars), tungsten stool valves, better and more

luxurious springing, flush sided stream-line bodies, etc., etc.

A model do luxe, throe-seated (body by Robin and Co.) calls for special attention, and was greatly admired. A complete Buick engine and Delco Self Starter is shown in motion. The sides of the cylinders and water jackets have been cut away to show the construction and working of the famous valvc-in-hcad engine, and the working of the Delco starter. r ihis is a most interesting and educative method of proving the undoubted superiority of the valvc-in-hcad Buick engine. The 1915 fourseater Rover car is shown, fitted with Kotax electric lighting system and Auster rear wind shield.

An A. C. 10 h.p. four-cylinder light oar, and a 7 h.p. Indian motor cycle (the world s record breaker) are also displayed.

NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company has a very fine display of machinery for which they arc agents, consisting of “Ridd” milking machinery, containing all the latest improvements. A releasor plant of this make is being shown in operation, and the simplicity of its working, and the ease with which it can be cleaned, arc special features of the Ridd. Lister sheep-shearing machinery and engines are also exhibited, the engines including the different sizes from 2j- to 8 horse-power. Sundry other lines dealt in by the company arc shown, including end-over-end churns, and there is an excellent display of root crons (turnips, mangolds, etc.), grown with Maiden Island guano. THE O-CEDAR MOP. Ladies, naturally, are. displaying great interest in the exhibit which is being made of the O-Ocdar rnop and polishes, for which the D.S.A. (the exhibitors) have the sole agency for Dunedin. As the attendant is busy all day explaining, the O-Ccdar mop is in the fullest sense of the term a household labour-saving convenience, for whilst it does away entirely with the painful necessity of kneeling, it effectively removes all dust, stains, etc., from floors, walls, ceilings, or wherever applied, and at the same time establishes a polished appearance superior to anything that can be achieved by any of the old-time and laborious methods. The O-Ccdar mop is not, however, merely a labour-saver; it is a time-saver into the bargain, for by its use both dusting and polishing are accomplished in the one operation. The O-Ccdar mop does its work by absorption, and not by scattering the dust and filth of a house in all directions. A bottle of the solution with which the mop or brush (which latter are also on exhibition) is treated, costs only Is 6d the 4oz bottle, but the articles when purchased arc already treated, and last from four to six months without renewing. The mops arc made triangular or round, and are sold at 6s 6d and 9a 6d respectively. The brushes arc for use on furniture, and cost Is 6d each,-and the dust cloths, treated in the same way, cost Is and Is 6d each, according to size. These O-Ccdar appliances can be used with perfect safety on the most delicate surfaces, and arc thoroughly effective on wood floors, linoleum, furniture, ceilings, etc., of any description. Some 4,O'jG,O(K) of thes; appliances have been already sold in Great Britain, the United States, and Canada;. so it is evident that their merit has found recognition, and the wonderful thing is that although they are sold on the distinct understanding that if not found satisfactory they may be returned any time within 30 days, and no questions asked, only one has been returned, and that because of a broken handle.

Cattle and sheep 88 75 Factory cheese 106 129 Factory butter ... 27 27 Farmers' butter 117 110 Fruit and honey 95 78 Table potatoes 7 12 Bread, scones, and cakes ... 513 425 Dressed poultry 29 17 Hams and bacon 46 48 80 71 44 37 108 &3 25 29 School garden competitions 30 50 1 1 Wool — 3 Merchants' exhibits 109 105 1425 1310

cT P ■g ‘o a S g p X 0 0) 0 1 | "o 4 ;a ri O E 0 E H Wyndham ... 47 - 29 15 5 96 Kaupokonui Brydone ... 47 284 15 5 954 94| .. 46 284 15 5 Waikouaiti ... 46 284 15 5 944 Waikouaiti ,.. 45 284 15 5 934 Woodlands ... 45 284 15 5 934 Woodlands .. 45 284 15 5 934 Wyndham 45 284 15 5 934 Mataura Island ... 45s 284 15 5 93 Wyndham .. 444 28 j15 5 83 Stirling ... , ... 44 284 15 5 924 Stirling ... . .. 44 28s 15 5 92 i Stirling ... . .. 44 284 15 5 92^ Momona .. 434 28 15 5 914

Wyndharn 47 29 15 44 954 Kaupokonui 47 29 15 44 954 Mataura Island 464 284 15 5 95 Stirling 464 284 15 5 95 Waikouaiti 44 284 15 5 924 Goodwood 434 284 15 5 92 W oodlands 434 284 15 5 92 TVIomona 43 28* 15 5 914 Brydone 42i 284 15 5 SI

Woodlands 45 g 28 i 15 5 95 Wyndham 46i 28£ 15 5 95 Goodwood 46 28£ 15 5 94 £ Stirling Wj 28* 15 5 93 Mataura Island 45g 28g 15 4 93 Stirling 44g 28A 15 5 93 Stirling 44g 28 i 15 5 93

Waikouaiti ... 474 29 15 5 964 Clandeboye ... 464' 29 15 44 95 Wyndham Mat aura ... 454 284 15 5 94 Island ... 45 284 15 5 934 Hood wood ... 444 284 15 5 93 Stirling Wyndham ... 444 284 15 5 93 ... 444 284 15 5 93 Wyndham ... 444 284 15 5 93 Kaupokonui Brydono ... 444 284 15 5 93 ... 444 284 15 5 93 Woodlands ... 444 284 15 5 93 Waikouaiti Mataura ... 44 284 15 5 924 Island ... 444 284 15 44 924 Stirling ... 44 28 15 5 924 Railhead Taieri and ... 44 284 15 5 924 Peninsula ... 444 284 15 44 924 Milton Taieri and ... 44 284 15 5 924 Peninsula' ... 44 284 15 41 9? Momona ... 434 284 15 f 92 Woodlands ... 434 284 15 p, 92 Milton Taieri and ... 434 28 15 I ■ijj Peninsula ... 434 284 15 44 <V 1.

Waikouaiti 46* 29 15 44 95 Wyndham 46 28* 15 5 94* Mataura Island 45* 28* 15 5 94 Mataura Island 45. 28 a 15 5 93* Woodlands 44 23 a 15 5 ' 93* Brydono 44* 28^ 15 5 93 Wyndham 44-2 28415 5 93 Goodwood 44 j. 284 15 5 93 CUuidcboye 44* 28* 15 44 92* Stirling 44 28^ 15 5 92* Stirling 44 284 15 5 924 Stirling 44 284 15 5 92* Woodlands 44 28* 15 5 92* Kaupokonui 44* 28* 15 44 92* Moinona 45* 28* 15 5 92' Waikouaiti 44 28* 15 44 92 Railhead 44 28s 15 44 92 Railhead 43* 2S* 15 4 a 914

awarded points Clandeboye as unde .. 46^ 28g 15 5 95 Milton ... . .. 46 28g 15 5 94 i Goodwood . 45 2 281 15 5 94 Railhead ... .. .. 45 281 15 H 93 Milton ... . .. 44 28| 15 5 921 Momona ... . .. 44 2Si 15 5 921 Taicii and

Wyndham 4&i 29 15 5 95a Woodlands 4b 28s 15 4£ 94 Brydono 46 281, 15 4494 Wyndham 45 28i 15 5 93 a Stirling ... 44 28i 15 5 92i Mataura Island 441, 28 £ 15 4g 92g Mataura island 45 28 a 15 4 92 i Waikonaiti 44i 28i 15 4g 92i Goodwood 44 28i 15 5 • 92i Woodlands 44 28 a 15 4g 92 Stirling 44 28 a 15 4i 92

Owner. W. Moynihan ... 851b, Weight. 851b. 831b—2531b James Gordon ... 781b, 731b, 801b —2371b Gibson Bros. ... ... 791h. 921b, 771b—2481b James Gordon ... 791b, 771b. 811b—2371b W. Grieve ... 721b, 751b, 751b—2221b Beg.g Bros. ... 601b, 671b, 621b—l£91b L. C. Hazlett ... 661b. •70!b. 611b—1971b John Barclay ... ... 631b, 591b. 731b—1951b

Fat. Skins. Mutton. Value per lamb 261b 12s Od £1 15 2 £2 8 7 36ilb 12s 6d 1 11 3 2 6 9 201b 11s Od 1 13 3 2 5 4 241b 9s 2d 1 12 11 2 3 S' 191b 9s 7d 1 10 10 2 1 6 181b 9s 2d 1 6 3 1 16 5 1341b 9s 3d 1 6 0 1 16 0 161b 8s 9d 1 6 3 1 15 11