THE NATIONAL WINTER SHOW.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8842, 19 June 1907, Page 2

THE NATIONAL WINTER SHOW.

: ~ a. Opened Yesterday. * Favoured with glorious weather, the 1 grand National Dairy Show commenced e yesterday. Tho present Show is easily ahead of those .of previous years, land t especially is tins not iceable in the displays I of agricultural exhibits, Fdi- tho first * time the school exhibits stand out as one of tho leading attractions of the large 1 hall, especially the three bays. Tho ' Dunedin Winter Show has a series of 1 bays wherein are displayed tho products * of different counties, while tho bays at ‘ the National Dairy Show represent the | products of ' farmers, their wives and children. Tho striking feature of tho agricultural hall is the array of butter and cheese. In connection with this may bo mentioned tho butter arch designed * and erected by Mr J. Jarvis, of-Rongotoa, who also designed tho other decorations of the hall. The familiar form of this gentleman way have boon seen for tho j past two weeks energetically working to j bring about the desired effect, and tho • Association have icasonto bo proud !of possessing such an ardent worker. | The Champion Utility Poultry Show i which opens to-day has fllied beyond | expectations, there being a preponderjaueo of Wynudottes and Orpingtons. Championships are to be competed for in all the classes and tho judges’ awards will bo known at noon to-day. The collection of field roots and agricultural products is decidedly good and is much hotter displayed. The attendance throughout the day and evening was equal if not better than last year and everything points to the Show bcaig a record. A good deal of interest v.as taken in the machinery, which is kept in motion j most of tho time daring show hours. Tho | Laughing gallery was a favourite haunt, especially for tho ladies. CHEESE. Mr Cuddio, Dairy Commissioner, speaking to our representative said that the number of entries in cheese was higher this season than upon the previous occasion. Tho present exhibit was the best that had ever boon seen at this show. The cheese in the majority of cases proi souted a neat and clean appearance, and tho quality was, very fine indeed, especially lin tho prize winners. Worno difficulty ’ j was experienced in some of the exhibits, i more especially iu regard to flavour,’and I no doubt this bad been brought about by tho class of milk used for this manufacture of tho cheese. Tho pointing as a rule was very high, some of tho exhibits having almost reached the maximum, which speaks W3ll for tho uniform system adopted by cheese makers generally in the districts of tho North and South Islands. An unusual incident

took place in regard to tho competition for the Challenge Cup where Waikouaiti and Taratahi factories tied. Both exhibits entailed a great deal of care to judge and it was found that they could not be separated both having the same toted in individual pointing. Tho fact is more surprising seeing that one factory is I situated in the North Island, and ono in I t(;o South, which indicates that these j factories are working on similar lines, j aud that the system adopud is as near to perfect as it is possible to obtain. The points in the cheese classes the winners of which wero published in yesterday’s issue are as follows _ —3 cases full cream eheddar, Waikouaiti 94, Edeudale 93A, South. Canterbury 93. Throe eases white, Taratahi 94, Waikouaiti 93-V, Dalefield 93. Two factory cheese, Taratahi 931, Edcndalo 921, Dalefield and Belvedere tied 92. Two medium sized factory, Taratahi 93 i,. Belvedere 921, Dahmeld, Edcndalo, Imperial Oil. Two l<4f Wieeso, Eden dale 931, Taratahi 93, 92|. BUTTER. In regard to butter exhibits, Mr Cuddie said tho-quality was well up to the standard of previous years. The most interesting class was No. 3. factory from bulk.- Tins butter was taken from the ordinary consignment to tho grading stores for shipment by tho Show authorities, and was consequently representative of tho every day make at tho factories. I As a whole tho exhibits opened up well. , Many exhibits in tho specially made classes were of exceptionally high quality. ' A further test was made upon the butter i this year regarding its keeping qualities, ! it having been taken cut of the store a week before tho show for defrosting purposes. It came through very satisfactory \ having stood the test well, although some ’ exhibits wero lacking in freshness, but ' this could not be noticed to any great , extent. AN OPINION. Prof. Lowrio, of Lincoln College, in ■ torviewed by our reporter, said ho was ■ .pleased to see more space being given to > the farm exhibits. Taking the display all round it was a credit to the district. t - Speaking of tho roots, ha stated that for ■ soundness some wero not so good and for > keeping purposes they would not he in equality with last year. He was obliged to give prizes in some cases to roots hollow in" the centre. This could easily ’ bo accounted for by the warm season ; which had a tendency to force the plants. I The school exhibits ‘ were a credit to tho respective schools and in some exhibits I tho' older farmers might take a lesson. Ho noted in ono instance that the exhibitor .was labouring under a disadi vantage in not being able to get down as . indicated by tho roots themselves. Ho i would like to Lave seen more entries in | the school district bags, but it was only natural to expect that when a vast . amount of work was entailed it was , generally left to the willing horses and 3 if these did not take up tho running well . the interest would be dead. He cou- > gratnlatcd Kairanga on their effective and artistic display, aud ventured to suggest that the decorative skill of the ladies had been largely brought into requisition. Certainly Cheltenham had tho most expansive display, but the bay was not arranged quite so well. He expressed surprise at knoiving that Cheltenham had journeyed so far to be represented. Ashhurst was a very good third 1 and had every reason to be proud of its 3 exhibit. He was certain that Canterbury & could not boat tho display of farm roots. SCHOOLS. I'-Ir l-Lr 1 -, commenting upon the open , competitions for tho schools, eomplii mented the children on the effectiveness i of the display throughout, which, ho said, b was one of the most interesting features ) of the Show. Ho strongly urged that ; this class of study should be encouraged I in every way, and at any time he would - be pleased to lend his assistance to the schools. The winning exhibits wore well • mounted, some being much better got up 5 than others. A number of the exhibits wero valuable collections. Some collections were poorly preserved, and wore a bad display, but those ho was pleased to say wore in the minority. Those who were not successful would do well to adopt tho ideas of the successful ones. > HOME INDUSTRIES.. • As is usual, the competition in tho above class is very keen, there being'a splendid assortment of toothsome-looking i dainties in the display of cakes, scones, ‘ etc. The preserves,, jams, and jollies look : very tempting, these-being practically:: the main feature of this elans. There is also good competition in pickles, sauces, etc., also a good show of honey in tho comb and bottled. Novelties to be seen are several exhibits of birds’ eggs, both native and imported. Horticultural and Agricultural Division. The exhibit in the Agricultural Hall is unquestionably one of the leading features of the Show. In the opinion of many prominent judges the display of field, garden, and orchard products has never been equalled at any previous local show, and it is doubtful whether such a comprehensive display of equal merit, was over shown in the colony. Visitors express surprise at the general arrangement and the facilities provided by the Association whereby competitors can display their entries to the greatest advantage. The encouragement that has been extended by the Education Boards in introducing agricultural lessons in the public schools has. resulted in keen competition among the pupils in the production of farm and garden produce. One of the most interesting exhibits in the Show is ihat under the public school division. Four schools have entered for the School Garden Competition. the prize for the best collection of farm roots being awarded to the KimUolt T 1 school. The excellence of the differe , entries bears testimony.io the. snitahilitj| n . ■ the soil in that locality for producing root ' crops. These e xbibits were judged by Prof. Lowrie, of Lincoln College, who considered them a splendid class, some of rhe roots, especially the Yellow Globa mangolds and kohlrabi ho considers to bo equal, if not superior, to any others in the Show. - Three districts have entered in the School District Fanners’ Competition, Kairanga, Cheltenham, and Ashhurst being represented. This class covers everything that is grown or ..manufactured in the' district, and provides a good object lesson of the produce that flourishes best in each locality Considerable tast-3 has been displayed iu their arrangement, that of Kairanga being particularly good, The other competitors suffered considerably -in having to carry their material long distances. The-judges were unanimous in placing Kairanga first, hut were more troubled with tho ethers, the second honors eventually falling to Cheltenham. A great deal of instruction is to be gained from the largo colleotioaof injurious New Zealand weeds.’ The children of the Mangaweka and Waikanao schools hare collected and tabulated almost all the noxious weeds that are to be found iiuthe< ~Hawke’^aj,'^eEingbn,‘and.^^^^i

~u The entry of apples does credit to tho iistrlct, no less than 24 varieties being ihown, covering 87 entries. The pippin ,-ariettas excited keen competition, Messrs Slack ilros. and Mr J. Gibbons being tho most successful competitors. The other •lassoa were all well filled, and the judge ivas pleased to find by the appearance of :he fruit] that orchnrdists have taken precautions to keep thoir trees free from blight. A. largo and even quality lot of vegetables'are shown, each class being well represented. Prominent amongst the exhibits in this section are some splendid specimens of pumpkins and vegetable marrows. Tho entry of onions is also a very good-one. Slack-Bros.’collection of vegetables were all well grown, and gained tho judge’s verdict and the Royal Horticultural Society’s medal. Mr G. E, 801 l is tho most successful exhibitor with potatoes, the white skin varieties being tho most popular. Great interest is centred in tho field root crops which provide an exhibition in themselves. This section is particularly _ interesting to fatmors. and much more might be learned by them if exhibitors were asked to specify the name and qualities of manure used in order to obtain the results on exhibition. The judges in this division took quality more than size into consideration, their experience being that, in most case?, a moderately largo compact root is superior to those of abnormal size. Tire exhibit of swedes is not a largo one, tho season not being very favourable for them; however, some fine specimens are shown. Messrs Slack Bros, wore very successful again in this division, winning the thirty guinea shield presented hy S. Ilk Luxford, Esq., for tho host collection of farm roots. j Other entries in farm products are well represented, and altogether tho exhibits in tho agricultural hall form a splendid advertisement of the productive qualities of this and the surrounding comities. The Canning Industry. All day long a large number of ladies assembled round tho exhibits of preserved fruits presided over by "Mr Jaquos, the Government Canning Export, who explained tho full process. Mr Jaques stated to a Turns reporter last evening that he had samples of bottled from California, Spain, Italy, and Now Zealand, and although there did not appear to ho much difference from outside appearance, Now Zealand could eclipse tho others in flavour, and as a result of several experiments Now Zealand could easily lay claim hi the senior rank. Ho contended that there was a great future before our fruit industry, which was only in its infancy, and went on to say that during his travels around Now Zealand lie had been approached by scores of farmers all anxious to gain information upon every department of fruit growing and tho most profitable trees to plant. Ho would not ■ favour tho keeping of preserved fruit! I more than two seasons, although ho had ’ seen exceptional oases where fruit had '< been successfully kept for ten years. ! Prize List. ’ FARMERS’ BUTTES. ) Farmers’ fresh separator butter: Mrs - R M Bryant 1, Mrs F T Neamo 2; 3 farmers’ fresh non-separator butter: Mrs - J R Hooper 1; exhibit of fancy butter : 3 Mrs J Best 1. FRUIT. j Stunner Pippin apples : Slack Bros 1, i J T Pawson 2, J Mayo and Sons 3 ; Stone Pippin apples : II L Palmer 1, J Clark 2; ’ Cambridge Pippin apples: J Wallis 1 ; , Orange Pippin apples : S J Gibbons J, H ’’ E Elder 2, J Clark 3 j Golden Pippin apples: H E Elder 2; A.O.V. Pippin apples: S J Gibbons 1 and 3, II L Pal- . mer 2. o Golden Eusset apples : S J Gibbons 1 t and’ 3, L Wallis 2; Nonpar-id Eusset a apples : Slack Bros 1 and 2 t L Yv'allis 3 ; e A.O.V. Knssot apples : T lieoble I, 11 L rr Palmer 2, S J Gibbons 3. i, Washington apples :J T Pawson 1, T o Keeble 3, L Wallis 3; Lord Wolsoloy 3 , apples: S J Gibbons 1 and 2, II E Elder 1. 3; Jonathan apples; T Keeble 1, J Clark, e 2, H L Palmer 3; Adams’ Pormun apples: H L Palmer 1, J Clark 2, Slack r Bros 3 ; Red Winter Pcrmain apples: S ?) J Gibbons 1, J Mayo and Sons 2 ; Northa era Spy apples: H L Palmer 1, J Clarke 2 : Eeinetto do Canada apples: J Clark 1, y T Keeble 2, H L Palmer 3 ; Alfristou o apples: T Keeble 1; apples of any other t variety: H L Palmer 1, S J G ibbons 2 ; it collection of apples, 6 distinct varieties : J Cushing 1, Slack Bros 2, John Clark - 3 ; one case Sturmor,Pippin apples: J Mayo and Sous 1, John Clark 2, G J Silcock 3 ; II one case Washington apples : J T Paw--3 son 1, D Judd 2, T Keeble 3 j caso of any 0 other variety: T Devonshire 1, J Mayo Y and Sons 2, H E Elder 3. 3 - Pears of any variety: S J G ibbonc 1, ,r J Mayo and S'on 2. T Keeble 3 ; lemons : 1 E C Sturm 1; walnuts: B J Just 1, L u Wallis 2 and 3. .g VEGETABLES, y Beets, 0 roots, long red: FII Outram 1, n E Bader 2, W Kemp 3; beets, G roots, 3. round: E G Sturm 1, H E Elder 2 j beets,. 1 o Greets, intermediate: SE Lancaster I, yf Mrs M E Crook 2; borecole or kale; Slack i. Bros, 1; cabbage: F E Outram 1, Slack Bros. 2, T. Keeble 3 ; cabbage, best collea- [. tfion: Slack Bros. 1; carrots, lung red: S is E Lancaster 1; carrots, intermediate; S E o Lancaster 1, F.H Outram 2, S MoNabb a 3 carrots, short; S E Lancaster 1, W y Kemp 2; T Keeble 3 ; calory, dwarf t white: T Wobb 1, F H Outram 2, Slack s Bros. 3; gourds: E C Sturm 1; leek: II d E Elder 1, W Kemp 2, E Bader 3 ; U lettuce: PIE Elder I; melon: J A Mci. Lean 1, E C Sturm 2; onion, Brown ■ e Spanish : J Gloyn 1, C Heayns 2, E .Bader o 3 ; onions. Globe : J Gloyn 2, J A McLean e 3; onions: Slack Bros 1, JII Kidd 2 and , 0 3 ; parsley : T Webb 1, T Devonshire 2, d Slack Bros. 3 ; parsnip : hollow crown : B y J Haigh 1, F H Outram 2, IV Kemp 3 ; pumpkin, quality: L Wallis laud 2, J I- Lucas 3 ; squash: Slack Bros. 1, J A Mc- >. Lean 2, E C Sturm 3; turnip, garden d yellow: F H Outram 1; turnip, white : F -3 ll Outram 1; vegetable marrow, yellow : Y T Webb 1, SMcNabb2; vegetable 3 narrow : Slack Bros. 1, L Wallis 2, J Lucas 3; collection of vegetables: Slack Bros. X, F H Outram 2, W Kemp 3. ?i POTATOES. I" Potatoes, Early White, round: G E f 801 11, S R Lancaster 2, C Heayns 3 ; ■*» Early White, kidney: G- E ’ Bell. 1, 0 Heayns 2, F Gloyn 3; Early Blush or q" Rose: G E Belli; Late White, oval: Gj E Bell 1, FE} Wilkinson 2, S McNabb 3 ; d Late, any other variety; G E Bell 1, T •® Webb 2, C Heilson 3. u Potatoes, collection of six distinct P varieties: G E Bell 1 and 2, Slack Bros 3. :s > FIELD ROOTS, a Kale: W J Balsillie 1, Slack Bros 3 o and 3. o Cabbage, field variety: W J Balsillie 1, )t Slack Bros 2. Carrots, Eed Intermediate; Slack Bros X. T Keeble 2; White Belgian: Slack Bros 1, T Keeble 2, W Chapman, jnr. 3 ; o Intermediate : W J Balsillie 2. ! a Carrots, 6 roots Champion, Sing clairs : W J Arundel! 1, S E Lancaster 2. 3, Mangel Wurzel, Long Eed: A Passey k 1, Slack Eros 2, W J Balsillie 3; Yellow y Globe; F Bottcher 1, Slack Bros 3, W J is Balsillie 3; Golden Tankard: J Kyle 1. 5, Kohl Rabi: W J Balsillie 1, J Kyle 2 0 and 3. . n Swede Turnips, Purple Top.: G Malh colm 1, W J Balsillie 2; Monarch, Elephant or Mammoth : J Gemmell X aud 2 ; White Globe: L Wallis 1 and 2. Turnips, Aberdeen Yellow Top: W J Balsillie 1. Special class for Shield valued at 30 guineas, presented by S W Luxford, Esq., s for collection of farm roots, etc.: Slack s Bros 1, W J Balsillie 3, J Kyle 3 Y FAKJI PRODUCE. ' Truss of bay, clover,? about 281bs: F S, ~ • Mcßae 1; Truss hay, meadow : L Wallis 1 1 and 2. r Sample ensilage, SOlfcs: W Stretton 1. - FARMERS’ CLASSES. 9 Bushel spring wheat :W J Balsillie X. ' Bushel CheVaiier barley: W J Balsillie 1. 3 Bushel Cape barley: W J Balsillie I, Slack Bros. 2. Bushel Algerian oats; P S Mcßae X. Bushel Prussian blue peas: Slack Bros ■ 3 I; bushel Partridge peas : TP Blake I; 1 bushel field peas, any other variety: T P ■ Blake 1. . ■ , GRASS SEEDS, PALMERS. . - i Bushel Cocksfoot; Badger Bros 2; bushel . Italian Ryegrass: J;Harrison X; bushel I Crested Dogtail: Badger Bros X; bushel [ Meadow Foxtail; Badger Bros X, Bushel True Sheep Fescue : Badger Bros ‘ X; bushel meadow fescue: Badger Bros I; ’ bushel grass seed, A.0.V.: J Harrison 1, Badger Bios 2. PUBLIC SCHOOL DIVISION. School District Farmers’ Competition, open to farmers resident in the same school district-Kairanga I,’ Cheltenham 2, Ashhurst 3. , PUBLIC SCHOOL GAEDEXB. ~‘ Collection of farm roots, etc.: Kimbolton School 1, Cheltenham 2, Taonui 3, Newbury 4. Cabbage : -Kimbolton School 1. Carrots, long: Kimbolton 1, Kaiparoro 2, Taonui 3 j short, Kimbolton 1, Kaipo- - roro 2. * ■ ■ ■ Parsnip: Waikanao 3, Cheltenham 2, Taonui 3, . . Beets: Newbury Kimbolton 2. Onions; Waikanao 1, Cheltenham 2. Swedes: Kimbolton J, Kaipororo,2. Any other variety: Kimbol|ion I, Cheltenham 2. . Collection of Dried Grasses : Manga-vj. • weka 1, Ashhurst 2. " - Collection mjnuoni New Zealand weeds - Mangawoka 1; Waikanao 2, Aah-.. Collection of Insecte: Mangaweka 3 v ~ ■

* Collection of injurious New Zealand * weeds : MaugaVeka 1, Kaipamro 2. HOME COOKERY. Loaf home-made white bread : Mrs M jVero 1, Mrs M Halherry 2, Mrs W M 1' C1 Loaf home-made brown, broad : Miss E ■ H Nielson X, Mrs A F Wilson 2. Home-made seed cake: Miss N Sanson ], Mrs G G Wilson 2. ' ’ Home-made fruitfcake : Mrs G G Wilgm 1, Mrs H Antice 2. ■ Collection fancy cake: Miss L Lane 1. Home-made ginger broad: Mrs E Law 11, Miss E Lancaster 2. Home-made shortbread : MissN Sanson 1, Miss J D Smith 2, Mrs D J Lovelock 3. ’ I tome-made oat-cake: Mrs D J Love-Home-made pastry: Mrs A P Wilson 1, Miss N Sanson 2. Itomo-ihado scones: Miss P Perrin 1, jhs 1,1 Halberry 2, Mrs B Higgins 3. PRESERVES AND PICKLES.

Collection of bottled fruits: Mrs W M dark 1, Mrs H Antice 2, Mrs E'E Spine'Colleotion of jams; Sirs E M Dale 1, jlvs W M Clark 2.

Collection of jellies: Mrs E Porteons 1, Mrs E M Dale 2, Mrs H Antice 3. ■ 3 Pots marmalade: Mrs E Porteous 1, i Hiss L Lane 2, Miss A Gray 3. » 0 Bottles tomato sauce: Mrs IV Sharp 1, Mrs M Pyo 2, Mrs A Gray 3. 0 Bottles A.O.Y. sauce : Mrs II Antice Collection pickles : Mrs E Lopie T. Collection vegetables: Mrs H Anticol. Honoy in glass bottles: R 1 1 Harris 1, i All Faulkner 2, Sirs C Nielson 3. _ Exhibit honey in comb : Miss N San-