The Winter Show.

Waikato Argus, Volume XXV, Issue 3829, 9 July 1908, Page 2

The Winter Show.

OFFICIAL OPENING.

Magnificent Display in Every Section.

AN ASSURED SUCCESS.

PATRON: Mr 11. J. Greenslade, M.P. PRESIDENT: Mr Allen Bell. VICE-PRESIDENTS: Messrs J. S. Bond, and W. Chitty. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Messrs G. E. Clark, I. Coates, C. Cussen, W. Dibble, W. C. Davis, R. D. Duxfield, J. W. Ellis, A. Furze, W. Goodfellow, E. Goodwin, S. Hutchinson, W. L. Luxford, W. F. Mason, D. Moroney, R. Parr, James Parlane, W. Rothwell, F. E. Smith, F. Seifert, J. A. Young, and Dr. Brewis; Ladies’ committee; Mesdames Bond, Bell, Duxfield, Furze, Furby, Littlejohn, Linzey, Marion, Rout, Sainsbury, Taylor, Valder, Misses Campbell, V. Graham, L. Gibson MacMillan, Wells, and Nurse Sherlock; treasurer, Mr J. S. Bond; joint secretaries, Messrs R. B. Restell and S. J. Bullock. JUDGES—Dairy Section: Mr A. A.. Thornton and the Government Dairy Gradingstaff. Hams and Bacon : Mr. Moroney. Agricultural Section; MrChas. Hesketh. Wool: Mr Alex. Orr. Meat: Mr J. A. Brind. Flax: Mr Johnson, Government Fibre Expert. Home Industries: Mr W. Scott. Pickles and Preserves: Mr Jaques,Government Canning Expert. Honey: Mr Isaac Hopkins, Government Apiarist. Industrial (woodwork): Mr I. A. Wood. Scholars’ Classes: Mr J. B. Thompson. Photography: Mr H. E. Gaze. Needlework: Mesdames Shakespeare and McLaughan. Maori Industries; Mr W. H. Grace. Poultry: Messrs Tattersall and Whinwray. Pigeons: Mr A. Cole. Canaries and Pets: Mr T. W. Brown. Dogs: Sheep and Cattle, Mr Thomas Martin; Terriers, Mr N. C. Matthew. STEWARDS —Dairy section: Messrs James Primrose and D. Moroney. Home Industries: Messrs John Primrose, F. Bennett, James Parlane, and S. Hutchinson. Poultry: Messrs A. Furze, C. Cussen, C. Jephson, andE. Veale. Agricultural; Messrs C. Day,W. E. Clark,John Davis,John Fisher, R. D. Duxfield, W. Ranstead, E. Goodwin, A. Chitty. Horticultural and Garden Produce: Messrs R. Parr, J. S. Bond, Jas. Keeley, W. Dibble, and Dr. Brewis. Maori Industries: Messrs J. W. Walsh, W. M. Bankart, W. A. Graham, and J. S. Edgecumbe. Needlework: Messrs Ed. Hall, g’. Skene Dixon, and W. F. Mason.

It is a matter for sincere regret that the committee of the Winter Show were not favoured with better conditions for the opening day yesterday. So much labour has been ex' pended on the building and in staging, etc., that it would be a pity were the function to suffer on account of the weather. Profiting by last year’s experience the committee have been able to effect a number of improvements which add greatly to the effectiveness of the exhibition. The decorations which have elicited favourable comment on all sides, have been most tastefully arranged, and are a credit to those upon whom the duty devolved. The Government very kindly placed a truckload of punga and todia superba ferns at the disposal of the committee, and this was supplemented by another consignment from the South Auckland Sawmillers’ Association, and these, with a bountiful display of bunting, have been used with telling effect, a beautiful picture being presented. Under such circumI stances it is only natural that the i various exhibits and stalls should look at their best. | At about 2.45 p.m., Mr Allen Bell, i President of the Association, said he i wished to extend a hearty welcome , to all on the occasion of their second i show. He was sure it must be very gratifying to see such a large number present in spite of the inclement i weather in the morning. Before asking His Worship the Mayor, Mr J. S. : Bond, the Father of the Show movement in Waikato, to officially open the exhibition he would like to be ! permitted to make a few remarks, i with regard to the Winter Show in ■ Waikato. The idea of holding such t a function originated with Mr Bond, ; at least he was the man who had faith in the district, took the matter | in hand andcarried it out, and the result was the show last year, which they had been able to greatly improve upon this time. It - was two years ago since the Mayor visited the Palmerj ston North Show and had come to the conclusion that what could be done there could be done in'Waikato, and that he had not been mistaken they had ample evidence that day. He then called upon Mr Bond to perform the opening ceremony, i His Worship the Mayor said it afforded him great pleasure to comply I with the president’s request, and he I must thank him for his kindly referi ences. He could not, he said, claim ; credit for carrying out the last show. 1 He might have originated the idea; but it was the energetic committee, I with Mr Bell as president at their I head, who had carried the project through. He could only take the ; credit for instilling into the minds of I the people the possibility of making ' a success of such a show. He was pleased to be able to congratulate i the Association upon the success of I their second effort and he consider- | ed their best thanks were due to the I exhibitors of machinery for making i such a splendid display, to the farmj ers who had come forward with ex- | hibits from all parts of the district, to the business people who had so I loyally supported the project, and the ladies who had rendered such valu- ! able help not only in decorating and ' arranging the exhibits; but in sending forward such a splendid display of the products of the kitchen and the workroom. He felt sure the needlework section would be a revelation to many of them. He thought the show was a splendid means of advertising the Waikato and district, j and this was the object in view of the promoters when they set to work to bring it about. It was a well known fact that many southern people looked upon the Waikato as a barren country and a worthless part of New Zealand; but if the Christchurch i people could see the swedes that were on exhibition that day they would open their eyes. He threw out a suggestion that they should be sent down if possible, in which case it would not astonish him if there was quite an influx of settlers bent on securing land that could produce such turnips. He had great hopes that the efforts of the association would prove of great benefit to the Waikato as a whole. The speaker then declared the show open. Perhaps the most interesting section is that of the Agricultural Department, who have added considerably to the interesting collection since the last agricultural show. It includes almost everything one can think of, and is undoubtedly a valuable asset to the show. Space will not allow of our dealing at great length with the Government exhibit; but the results of topdressing experiments, as shown in squares of turf taken from Momohaki, Waerenga and Kuakura and other features of a similar nature should have a good educational effect. If there were nothing else in the building to support it, this corner alone is well worth a visit. No one should miss it; but wild horses should not drag a progressive farmer away from the fascinating display. Coming next to our staple product, butter, it must be conceded that the section is really first class. Both the factory and'dairy classes are well supported, and the whole of the exhibits are well up to standard. Strange to say the cheese section only attracted two exhibits, which were not of the best.

they should be sent to Christchurch, will be taken up by the Association, or some of the more public spirited of our settlers, for it would be an impossibility to beat them in New Zealand, if they are to be judged from a quality standpoint rather than massiveness. In this competition for the best six there were 27 exhibitors and it is pleasing to find Messrs Pegler again at the head of the list. The award in this case bears out the judgment of Mr E. C. Shepherd in the five acre competition conducted a week or two ago, in which Messrs Pegler were placed an easy first. This is all the more gratifying as they were the only ones who showed sufficient sportsmanlike spirit to agree to the extension of the entries in the interests of the Association, when it was found that a general mistake had been made by intending exhibitors regarding the date on which entries closed. Notwithstanding the ravages of the blight the potatoes shown were really excellent. In fact the garden produce section was a very strong one, Mr J. S. Bond’s collection being particularly good. In flax there was only one exhibit, that of Messrs Wallis Bros., of Okete. It was described by the Government grader as being of first class quality, the only defect being discolouration at the ends. The points awarded were 94 out of'a maximum of 100, as follows:—Stripping, 23; colour, 23; scutching, 25; and strength, 23. Though late in the season, the display of fruit was really good, some excellent keeping varieties being shown.

i The home industry section was one of the features of the show and the judge, Mr Scott, could not speak too highly of the quality of the exhibits. In one of the scone classes there were no less than 53 entries and in another 24. There was good competition throughout. Pickles and preserves did not bring forth as many entries as one might have expected; but the display was good. The wood carving comer was a particularly interesting one, and some beautiful specimens of the art were shown. An additional attraction was the kauri gum display, Mr J. Gillett’s .collection, containing over 300 pieces, being greatly admired. It is most unique, and the possessor is to be envied. The class for school children brought forth some splendid exhibits and some beautiful work was shown by the youngsters. In the map section, the judges threw out all that had been done on thin paper, where there was a possibility of tracing, and those who were disappointed in this respect will require to see to this in the future. In one class for penmanship, there were 45 entries and highly creditable work was shown as a whole.

The photo section, though small, contained some excellent pictures, the seascape by Miss Maunder being particularly worthy. Undoubtedly an outstanding feature of the show is the exhibition of needlework, and the display is one that could hardly be surpassed anywhere. Throughout the section the competition is good and the judges in many cases had the greatest difficulty in making the awards. In the section devoted to Maori exhibits, there is unfortunately no competition, there being only one exhibit, but the quality and variety is unsurpassable, - and no doubt it will secure a first award. The display of the old foods used by the Maoris was an interesting, if not in every case, a particularly appetising one. The display of mats, weapons, etc., is also very good. The poultry department is a feature of the show, the exhibits being sufficient to make a show in themselves. The various breeds were strongly represented, Orpingtons, VVyandottes and Leghorns being particularly so. Throughout the hall there is a varied display of machinery in motion and other goods which attracted the keenest attention. These stalls will be dealt with in a later issue. The following firms were represented : Bevin, Baker, Ltd.: Hartnett milking machine, Synus weighing machine, oil engines and dairy machinery in motion; J. Dahl: Dairy machinery; J. Walker: Bird fancier and breeder; Harvey and Son: Dairy utensils and cheese press; John Chambers and Son: Tangye’s engines; J. B. McEwan and Co: Dairy machinery in motion; Singer Sewing Machine Company; C. L. Innesand Co., Ltd., Brewers; Kempthorne Prosser and Go: Manures etc.; Hamilton Hardware Co; Standard Sewing Machines; G. E. Clark and Sons, seed, grain and manure merchants: Mason, Struthers, Ltd.: Dairy machinery; N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd.: grain, seed, and manure merchants; H. S. Bates: Motor and electric machinery; H. Upton: Motor and electric machinery in motion; Cooper and Nephew: Sheep shearing machines and engines in motion; Green and Colebrook, Ltd.: General merchants; Ellis and Burnand, Ltd.: Furniture; Briscoe and Co., Ltd: Wunderlich ceiling, etc.; Barton and Ross, Ltd.: Furniture; D.S.C.: Furniture; Crown Confectionery Company; Coates, Ltd., Bricks and Pottery; J. A. Brind: Meat and small goods; L. C. Gillespie and Co: Kerosene stoves; Dennes Bros.: Laughing gallery; Turnbull and Jones, Ltd.: Electrical engineers; T. and S. Morrin and Co., Implements and ruberoid roofing; F. H. Green, florist: Plants, etc; Mrs Dalton; Ointment; Restell and Currie: “Katts Off;” Pearson and Co.; Sandsoap; Mrs J. Williams: Millinery; Hallenstein Bros., New Zealand Clothing Factory: Dillicar Bros: Groceries, etc; Mr Sidet; Ointment; A. E. Manning, chemist: Veterinary appliances and proprietary medicines; McAndrew and Co.: Joinery; Cousin and Atkin, Ltd.: Carriages; Portland Cement Co.; Ridd Co: Milking machinery in operation; Hood: Engines; Hutchinson Bros: Oil engine; Parr Bros., seeds and agricultural machinery. The show will be continued to the end of the week being open each day until 10 p.m.

Bacon and hams were practically confined to the Te Aroha Bacon Company, but they were a credit to the manufacturers and the judge was most laudatory in his remarks concerning them. Bacon curing amongst our farmers appears to have become almost a lost art, due no doubt to the operations of the factories in the district, and the prizes were won by Mrs McCormick though in some instances tho exhibits had to be discarded as being below par. A selection which could not fail to call forth admiration from anyone interested in the welfare of the district is that which includes roots. Some magnificent swedes are shown, which are all the more creditable on account of the bad season, and it is to be hoped that the suggestion thrown out by His Worship the Mayor, that

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The following are the priz e awards:

DAIRY PRODUCE. Factory Butter. Two boxes of butter, suitable for export (561bs). Open to all factories in New Zealand. Butter to be taken out of the grading store by the officials appointed by the Waikato Winter Show Association at a date during April, 1908, to be determined by the stewards in charge of the section; Ambury and English, Frankton, 1; Thames Valley Dairy Co., 2; Ambury and English, Auckland, 3; Whakatane Dairy Co., 4. Two boxes of butter (561bs each) suitable for export, manufactured under the most favourable conditions Butter to be sent to one of the Government grading stores, marked with the registered number of the factory, and branded “A” in two inch letters. To be actually delivered into the grading store on or before the 30th day of April, 1908: Opotiki Dairy Co., 1; Thames Valley Dairy Co., 2; Ambury and English, Frankton, 3; Te Aroha Dairy Co., 4. Box of farmers’ home-made butter (561bs) suitable for export. Open to all registered dairies in New Zealand. The butter to be sent to one of the Government grading stores, marked with the registered number of the dairy, and the brand “D” in not less than two inch letters. The butter to be actually delivered into a Government grading store on or before the 30th day of April, 1908: F. Summers 1, Mrs Short 2.

Dairy Butter (not open to factories). 21b separator butter, salted: Miss Taylor 1, Mrs Warr 2, M. P. Litchfield, h.c. 21b separator butter, salted: Miss Taylor 1, Mrs Warr 2, Mrs Moroney h.c. 21b non-separator butter, salted: Mrs Radford 1, Mrs Jephson 2 21b non-separator butter, not salted: Mrs Jephson 1, Mrs Radford 2. 21b butter, salted. Open to exhibitors who have not previously taken a first prize for butter at a Waikato Show; E. Taylor 1, M. P. Litchfield 2, Mrs Moroney h.c. 21b butter, not salted. Open only to exhibitors who have not previously taken a first prize for butter at a Waikato Show: Miss Taylor 1, Mrs Moroney 2. 21b fancy butter, any design: Mrs Radford 1, Mrs Jephson 2. Cheese. Farmers’ dairy-made cheese. Open to all private makers: Mrs Sainsbury 1 and 2. Hams and Bacon. Ham, best quality and shape, smoked, cured by a farmer: Mrs McCormick 1 and 2. Ham, best quality and shape, smoked; open: Te Aroha Bacon Factory 1 and special mention. Green ham, best quality and shape, cured by a farmer: Mrs McCormick 1. Green ham, of best quality and shape: open: Te Aroha Bacon Factory 1 and special mention. Side of bacon, smoked: Te Aroha Bacon Factory 1. Green side of bacon, best qualitiy and cut: Te Aroha Bacon Factory 1. Roll of bacon, smoked, not less than 251bs in weight; open: Te Aroha Bacon Factory 1. Roll of bacon, green, not less than 251bs in weight; open: Te Aroha Bacon Factory 1 and special mention. Collection hams and bacon: Te Aroha Bacon Factory 1 and special mention.

AGRICULTURAL SECTION. Messrs G. E. Clark and Sons, Cambridge, special classes Six swedes, any variety: W. Vosper, Monarch, 1; Finlayson Bros., Monarch, 2; K. Fisher, 3; J. M. Scott, 4; Hicks Bros., Monarch, 5. Six yellow fleshed turnips W. Runciman 2. Six white fleshed turnips: W. Runciman 1 and 3, E. Allen 2. Messrs W. S. Laurie and Co.’s special class. Twelve John Bull swedes, grown with “Pyramid” special turnip fertiliser: T. Barford 1. Messrs John King and Co., Royal Seed Farm, Coggshall, Essex, England (per Mr James Keeley, agent, Cambridge): Special prize. Six best and heaviest swedes; C. W. Keeley 1, J. Gordon 2, R. Ramsey 3. Field produce. One bushel Algerian oats: C. B. Vickers 1. Half bushel wheat, any variety: J. D. P. Morgan 1 and 2. Half bushel winter vetches: J. Keeley 1. Half-bushel Cape barley: W. Runciman 1. Half bushel field peas: T. C. Sainsbury and Son 1. Six cobs maize, local grown: W. Runciman 1, B. Spence 2. Twelve potatoes. Late Rose: T. Martin 1, H. Taylor 2. Twelve potatoes, any other red variety; Jas. Parlane, Derwent-Heb-ron cross 1; H. Taylor, Peach Bloom, 2. Twelve potatoes Up to-date; T. White 1, G. F. E. Edgecumbe 2. Twelve potatoes, Northern Star: Jas. Parlane 1, Sainsbury and Son 2. Twelve potatoes, any other variety: T. Martin 1. Twelve distinct varieties of potatoes, three of each: E. Taylor 1. Three carrots, long red: W. Runciman 1, H. Tyson 2. Three carrots, yellow: C. Day 1, W. Runciman 2. Three carrots, White Belgian: H. Tyson 1, W. Runciman 2. Three sugar beet: W. Runciman 2. Three mangolds, yellow, globe, or tankard: J. Davis 1, A. Robins 2. Three mangolds, long red: Sainsbury and Son 1, J. Davis 2. Six swedes, any variety to be given with entry: Pegler Bros., John Bull, 1; G. F. E. Edgecumbe, Crimson King, 2. Six heaviest swedes: T. Barford 1, Sainsbury and Son 2. Six heaviest soft turnips, white flesh: R. Ramsey 1, W. Runciman 2. Six heaviest turnips: Sainsbury and Son 1, W. Runciman 2.

Garden Produce. Twelve varieties garden vegetables, three of each: J. S. Bond 1. Six varieties, garden vegetables, three of each: Jas. Parlane I, Isaac Coates 2. Six onions Jas. Parlane 1, J. Davis 2. Twelve schalots: R. Billington 1. Six leeks: W. R. Booth 1, Stanley Livingstone 2. Three parsnips; Jas. Parlane,!. One table pumpkin: Sainsbury and Son 1, Alice Bond 2. One ripe vegetable marrow; P. Bond 1, H. Salmon 2. One vegetable marrow, for table: W. Runciman 2. One citron melon; W. Livingstone 1, S. Livingstone 2. One pie melon: Sainsbury and Son 1, Mrs Dodd 2. Six kumeras: C. Swann 2. Three Beet root: Jas. Parlane 1, Sainsbury and Son 2. Three carrots, table, shorthorn: Jas. Parlane 1, W. Runicman 2. Three carrots, other than a red: W. Runciman 1 and 2. Three heads curly kale: J. M. Jones 1. Six artichokes: J. S. Bond 1. Six turnips: Sainsbury and Son 2. Six swedes: Jas. Parlane 1. Fruit. Apples, collection dessert, three of each: J. Keeley 1. Apples, collection cooking, three of each: Jas. Keeley 1. Six apples, dessert: Miss Harsant 1, James Keeley 2. Six apples, cooking; Mrs McCormick 1, Jas. Keeley 2. Six pears: Jas. Keeley 1. Six oranges. New Zealand grown: Collins and Son, Tuakau, 1. Horticultural Classes. Twelve pot plants: Miss Searancke 1. Six pot plants: Mrs R. Parr 1, Miss Searancke 2.

• ■ . ‘ Three best ferns, separate varies ties: Miss Searancke 1 and 2. Best single fern: J.M. Jones 1, Miss Searancke 2. Best single palm: Mrs E. J. Davey 1, Miss Searancke 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Bread. Two loaves bakers' bread— one pan, one turnover: 21b weight: Grigg and Mahon 1. Two loaves home made bread: Mrs McKnight 1. Two loaves home-made bread, made by exhibitor, who has not taken a prize at any previous show: J. Fletcher 1, Mrq Higgins 2, Miss Robertson 3, Miss Bell h.c. Two loaves home made bread, made by Maori woman: Ringi Ringi 1. Two loaves home-made bread, from Champion flour, made by farmer’s wife or daughter: Mrs Lewis 1, Mi»s Bell 2. Scones. Six home-made scones, made by farmer’s wife or daughter from Bycroft’s “Snowdrift” flour: Mrs Shepherd 1, Miss Moroney 2 and 3. Six home-made scones, made from “Champion” flour by farmer’s wife or daughter: Mrs Missen 1, Mrs Melville 2, Miss Bell 3. Six home-made scones, open to others than farmers’ wives or daughters; Miss McCallum 1, Mrs Allen 2, Mrs McKnight 3, Mrs Qualtrough h.c. Six fancy scones: Mrs Warr 1, Mrs Carter 2, Miss Barton c. Best six scones, made with “Aunt Janet’s” baking powder: Mrs Bosworth 1, Miss Qualtrough 2, Mrs Melville 3, Miss Corboy v.h.c. Mrs Douglas h.c. Messrs Dillicar Bros.’ special prize of £1 for best six scones made with their “Royal ” baking powder: Mrs Melville 1, Mrs Sigley 2, Miss Qualtrough 3, Miss Carley v.h.c., Mrs Shaw v.h.c., Mrs Darby c. Cakes Sponge cake: L. W. Renshaw 1, Miss Swayne 2, Mrs Qualtrough 3. Fruit cake: Mrs J. Taylor 1, Mrs McCullagh 2, Mrs Cronin 3. Seed cake: Mrs W. Runciman 1, Miss Lamey 2, Mrs Qualtrough v.h.c., Mrs H. Winter v.h.c. Currant cake: Miss B. A. Taylor 1, Miss Moroney 2,Mrs W. Runciman 3, Mrs Qualtrough c.

Madeira cake L. W. Renshaw 1, Mrs Missen 2, Mrs Qualtrough c. Shortbread: Mrs. McKnight 1, Miss Garroway 2, Mrs Allen Bell c., Mrs Qualtrough c. Oatmeal cake: J. Fletcher 1. Banbury cakes: L. W. Renshaw 1. Pikelets: Mrs W. Runciman 1, Mrs Allen Bell 2, Mrs Low c. Jam sandwich, open: Mrs McCullagh 1, Miss B. Taylor 2, Mrs Qualtrough 3. Jam sandwich; Miss Davis 1, Miss Qualtrough 2, Miss Ida Qualtrough v.h.c. Swiss roll: Miss Hudner 1, Mrs McKnight 2, Mrs Missen 3. Cream puffs; Mrs Douglas 1, Miss Moroney 2, and 3, Mrs Leniban v.h.c., Mrs Allen Bell h.c., L. W. - Renshaw c. Mince pies: Mrs W. Runciman,!, Mrs Proudlock 2, Miss B.A. Taylor 3. Jam tarts: Mrs Qualtrough 1, Mrs W. Runciman 2, Mrs Missen 3, Mrs Jones v.h.c. Sausage rolls: Mrs Qualtrough 1, Mrs Grant 2, Mrs Proudlock 3, L. W. Renshaw c. Lemon chese cakes: Mrs W. Rnnciman 1, Mrs Qualtrough 2, Mrs Proudlock 3. Plum pudding: Mrs Sainsbury 1, Mrs Harsant 2, L. W. Renshaw 3. Turkish delight: Miss Daley 1, Miss Sigley 2, Mrs McCullagh 3. Cocoanut Ice: Miss Sainsbury 1, Miss McGregor 2, Mrs Qualtrough 3 Miss Robertson c. Preserves, Pickles, Jams, Jellies. Jar of Marmalade: Mrs E. Veale 1, Miss Robertson 2. Six varieties of jams from N.Z. grown fruit: Mrs Veale 1, Mrs Thomson 2. Six varieties of jellies from N.Z. grown fruit: Miss Denton 2. Six varieties of preserves in bottles ■j. from N.Z. grown fruit prepared by farmer’s wife or daughter: Mrs Batt 1. Bottle of Tomato Sauce: Mrs McCullagh 1, Mrs W. Runciman 2, Honey in comb: A. B. Trythall 1, G. S. Pearson 2, Dr. C. M. Vowell 3. Honey, three jars: K. Melville 1, G. S. Pearson 2, A. B. Trythall 3. Plate of toffee: Miss Sainsbuy 1, Miss Steel 2, Miss Robetson 3..

Scholars’ Classes Map of New Zealand, 15in x 20in; over 12 and under 16 years of age: Leonard Mills 1, Geo. Batt 2. Original design in brushwork: over 12 and under 16 years of age: Fred I Mills 1, Nancy Pauli 2. j Original designs in brushwork; I under 12 years of age: Ivy Rayson 1, i Bertie Batt 2, j Best drawing of animal done since ' Ist November, 1907: Hadley Hodgkinson 1, M. Poland 2. Penmanship; page of foolscap, plain (frontispiece of schedule); under 14 years of age: Nancy Pauli 1, Zoe Provis 2. j Penmanship; page of foolscap, plain (frontispiece of schedule); by scholars under 10 years of age: Norma McSherry 1, R. Crawford 2. Map of New Zealand; under 12 years: Dorothy Darrow 1 Schools Competition: Hamilton West School 1, Linton School, Cambridge, 2. Amateur Photography. Landscape or Seascape Photo: Miss Maunder 1, A. W. Manning 2, W. W. Dillicar 3. Figure study: Miss Maunder 1, C. Bostock 2, W. W. Dillicar 3. Sporting study : C. Bostock 1, A. W. Manning 2. Needlework Section. Any article underclothing, frock or pinafore: Miss V. Grahams, slip bodice 1, Miss Bennett 2. Infant’s robe: Nurse E. M. Rothwell 1, Mrs H. Batt 2. Child’s muslin frock or pinafore: Miss Pauli 1, Mrs Batt 2. Boy’s blouse or tunic: Mrs Redshaw 1, Mrs Batt 2. Child’s cloak or bonnet: Miss Sturges 1, Mrs Kensington 2. Collection of needlework: Mrs Allen Bell special, Mrs J. S. Bond 1, Open: machine made, hand finished. Any article of underclothing frock or pinafore: Miss V. Graham special, Mrs Nixon 1, Mrs Coates 2. Infant’s Robe: Mrs H. Gilmour 1, Mrs Batt 2. Wood-carving Relief: FMiss G. Tylden 1, Mrs Maugham 2. Chips: Miss Slade 1, Miss Tylden 2. Under 18 years. Lady’s Blouse, hand made: Vera Mitchell 1, Viola Currie 2. Skirt, machine made, hand finished: Viola Currie 1, Ella Tucker 2. Under 14 years. Pinafore, petticoat or frock: K. M. Hunter 1, Irene Tidd 2. Collection of fancy needlework, by any individual exhibitor: K. M. Hunter 1, Vera Frear 2. Hera stitched handkerchief: Ivy Rayson 2. Set of samples, such 'as darning, patching, buttonholes, feather stitching, herringboning, etc: Gladys Merrington 1, Winnie Sutton 2. Open. Decorative needlework: Miss I. H. Runciman 1, Mrs Bond 2. Decorative needlework, white on white: Nurse Sherlock special, Mrs A. E. Manning 1, Mrs J. T. N. Steele 2. Decorative needlework coloured work on white: Miss Clarson 1, Miss M. B. Runciman 2. “He Debo” Danish embroidery, white on white: Miss Mitchell 1 and special, Mrs Allen Bell 2. “He Debo” white on coloured linen: Miss Runciman 1. Drawn thread work: Mrs G. Hyde 1, Miss Burd 2. Mount mellick work: Mrs Earl 1, Miss Menzies 2. Thread or cotton embroidery, Miss Gibson 1. Ornamental articles of any material: Mrs MacDiarmid 1, Miss Washer 2. Point lace, coarse: Miss J Sturges 1, Mrs McKinnon 2.,

Point Lace, fine: Mrs Cruickshank special, Mrs A. E. Manning 1, Mrs Earl 2. Canvas work in Peri Luata: Mrs C. Norrie 1, Miss Garrett 2. Embroidery work in silk: Mrs Hyde 1, Miss Sturges 2. Ribbon work on canvas, plush, linen or satin: Miss Pratt 1, Mis Bond 2. Piece of fancy work: Miss Nichol 1, Miss Fielder 2. Fancy work, under 14: Ruth Reynolds 1, Gertie Higgins 2. Piece of fancy work, under 18; C. Fraser 1, Kate Higginson 2. Shadow work; Miss Bastable 1, Mrs Proudlock 2. Shadow work, in white or colour: Mrs F. Pettit special, Miss Bastable 1, Mrs Steele 2. Moat original fancy article: Miss Bumell 1, Mrs Furze 2. Knitted Tie: Miss Currie 1, Miss Sturges 2. Knitted stockings or sox: Miss Larney 1, Mrs Spence 2. Knitted lace, Iyd: Lexxie Walker 1, Mrs Alderson 2. Crochet lace: Mrs Manning 1, Nurse Sherlock 2. Crochet, D’Oyleys with linen centre; Mrs Manning 1, Miss Sturges 2. Scone D’Oyleys: Miss Sturges 1 and 2. ■ Crochet or knitted baby’s bootees and jacket: Mrs Pilcher 1, Miss Sturges 2. Prettiest sofa cushion: Miss Sturges 1, Miss Pettit 2. Prettiest table cenre: Mrs Manning 1, M. B. Runciman 2, Miss O’Neill special. Tray cloth: Miss Sturges Ist special, Miss Macmillan 2nd special, Miss Ricket 1, Miss Fraser 2. Button holes: Vida Currie 1, Mrs Allen Bell 2. Lady's hat: Miss Moroney 1, Miss Baker 2, Miss Jones h.c., Mrs Douglas h.c. Baby’s bonnet; Miss Elsie Hunter 1 and special. Miss Sturges 2. Starched and ironed shirt and collar: Miss Smith 1, Mrs Bell 2. Starched and ironed shirt and collar, under 17: Miss Taylor 1, Miss Wright 2.

POULTRY. Orpingtons. Orpington, buff, cock: J. I. Whitehouse 1. Orpington, buff, hen: W. D. Lovelock 1, and 2, J. I. Whitehouse 3. Orpington, buff, cockerel: J. Whitehouse 1, Lovelock 2 and 3. Orpington, buff, pullet: W. Lovelock 1 and 2, Whitehouse 3. Orpington, black, cock: Alex. Hedley 1, Whitehouse 2. Orpintgon, black, hen: J. Whitehouse 1, A. E. Stonex 2. Orpington, black cockerel; A. Stonex 1, Whitehouse 2. Orpington, black pullet: E. J. Treraain 1, Alex. Hedley 2, Whitehouse 3. Orpington, any other variety, cock: D. Lovelock, White Orpington 1. Orpington, any other variety, pullet: D. Lovelock 1. Wyandottes. Golden, cock: A. C .Jones 1. Golden, cockerel: A. Jones 1 and 2, Jno. Cummins 3. Golden, pullet: Jno. Cummins 1, Jones 2. Silver, cock :W. Branson 1, Whinwray 2. Silver, hen: W. Barnson 1 and 3, Mrs Whinwray 2. Silver, cockerel: F. Walters 1, Geo. Valder 3. Silver, pullet; F. Walters 1, Mrs Whinwray 2, W. Branson 3. White, cock: A. C. Jones 1 and special, J. J. Box 2, W. McKenzie 3, W. Low c. White, hen: W. Runciman 1, Box 2, L. Holden 3. White, cockerel: W. Box 1, Holden 2. White, pullet: J. J. Box 1, E. Copas 2, W. Box 3. Wyandotte, any other variety, cock or cockerel: C. McKinney 1. Wyandotte, hen or pullet: J. Prickett 1 2 and 3. Dorkings. Any variety, cock or cockerel; Jno. Walker 1. Any variety, hen or pullet: Jno. Walker 1 and 2. Plymouth Rocks. Barred, cock; F. C. Cooper 1. Barred, hen: F. Cooper 1, Thompson and Porter 2. Barred, cockerel: Thompson and Porter 1. White cock: A. F. Brown 1, C. Hammond 2, Alf. Cole 3. White, hen: J. McMahon 1, Cole 2, Brown 3. White, pullet: J. Cummins 1, Brown 2, Mrs Jephson 3. Langshans Black, hen or pullet: M. Roache 1 2 and 3. Game. Indian, cock: E. J. Copas 1, P. Hanson 2, W. Starky 3, Dr. Seville c. Indian, hen: P. Hanson 1, Copas 2 and 3. Indian, cockerel: Major Milsom 1. Indian, pullet: Major Milsom 1, Hanson 2. Black breasted red, cock: Major Milsom 1, Starky 2. Black breasted, hen: W. Starky 1, 2 and 3. Black breasted red, pullet: W. Starky 1. Any other variety, cockerel: Percy Jones 1 and 2. Any other variety, pullet: Percy Jones 1 and 2. Leghorns. NtI.P.P. and C. Association championship for cock: J. M. McMahon. Champion hen: Jno. Nixon. . White, cock: J. Finlay 1 and 2, Thompson and Porter 3, Mrs Jephson c. White, hen: Jno. Nixon 1, Cummins 2, Finlay 3. White, cockerel: J. McMahon 1, C. Thrana 2, G. Attwood 3. White, pullet: J. Finlay 1, Nixon 2, Attwood 3, Whitehouse c. Brown, cock: Thompson and Porter 1, Whitehouse 2. Brown, hen: Mrs Macdonald 1, G. S. Pearson 2. Brown, cockerel: Jas. Finlay 1 Thompson and Porter 2. Brown, pullet: A. C. Shaw 2. Buff, cock or cockerel: T. Barford I, Cummins 2. Buff, hen or pullet: Mrs Cussen 1 and 2. Any other variety, cock or cockerel: J. McKinney 1, Pearson 2. Minorcas, Black, hen; W. Hall 1, M. Roache 2 and 3. Black cockerel: J. Nixon 1. Black, pullet: J. Nixon 1. Andalusians. W. Rothwell 1 and 2. Hen: W. Rothwell 1 and 2. Cockerel: W. Rothwell 1 and 2, G. A. Smith 3. Pullet: W. Rothwell 1 and 2, Mrs E. Rothwell 3. Hamburghs. Golden, cock; J. McKinney 1. Golden, hen or pallet: J. McKinney 1, Finlay 2. Bantams. Black red, cock or cockerel: L, Holden 1, Jno. Walker 2. Black red, hen or pullet: Holden 1, Walker 2 and 8. Pile, cock or cockerel: J. Walker 1. Pile, hen or pullet: Walker 1. Black rose combed, cock or cockerel; J. Cummins 1, Miss Frear 2, Miss Garroway 3. Black rose combed, hen or pullet: J. Cummins 1. Pekin, cock or cockerel: W. Starkey 1, Milsom 2, Walker 3. Pekin, hen or pullet: Milsom 1, Starky 2 and c.. Walker 3. Any other variety, cock or cockerel: J. Cummins 1 and 2. Any other variety, hen or pullet: J. Cummins 1. Guinea Fowls. Pair, any variety; Master Radford 1. Turkeys. Any variety, gobbler: W. Rothwell 1, Whitehouse 2, Higginson 3. Any variety, hen: L. Higginson 1, Whitehouse 2, Whewell 3. Geese. Gander or Goose: Mrs E. Rothwell 1 and 3, P. Crosby 2 and h.c. Ducks. Pekin, old drake: H. A. Coates 1 2 and special, Geo. Horwood 3. Pekin, old duck: H. Coates 1 and 2, Hoawood 3.

Pekin, under 12 months, drake: H. Coates 1 and 2. Pekin, under 12 months, duck: H. Coates 1 and 2. Aylesbury, old drake: F. H. Bodle 1. Rouen, old duck; Mrs Wynn-Brown 1. Indian runner, old drake: H. Coates 1, Douthwaite 2, Hemming 3. Indian runner, old duck: T. Douthwaite 1 and special, Whitehouse 2, H. A. Coates 3. Indian runner, under 12 months, drake: J. McKinney 1, Douthwaite 2, Whitehouse 3, H. A. Coates v.h.c., Hammond c. Indian runner, under 12 months, duck: T. Douthwaite 1, C. Hammond 2, Runciman 3. Muscovy, drake; Hughes 1, Seville 2. Muscovy, duck: S. F. Hughes 1, Dr. Seville 2. Selling Classes. Selling class for poultry: James Rendell 1 and special; E. Tremain, Black Orpingtons, 2. Utility Classes. Three early matured laying pullets, laying at date of show: W. H. Hall 1, Furze 2, Penniket 3. Heaviest dozenjhen eggs: Mrs Bullock 1. Heaviest duck eggs: Mrs McCullagh 1. Pigeons. Any colour,cock: Mitchell 1, Furby 2 and 3. Carrier, any colour, hen: Furby 1. Show Homer, any colour, cock; T. Mitchell 1, Holden 2 and 3. Show Homer, any colour, hen: Holden 1 2 and 3. Homer, any colour, cock: Jno. Walker 1 2 and special. Homer, any colour, hen; J. Walker 1 and 2. Turbit, any colour, cock: Miss Brewis 1. Turbit, any colour, hen: Miss Daisy Brewis 1. Fantail, any colour, cock: John Walker 1 and 2. Faintail, any colour, hen: John Walker 1,2 and special. Pouter, any variety or colour, cock; John Walker 1. Pouter, any variety, or colour, hen: John Walker 1. Any other variety purebred, cock: Jno. Walker 1 and 2, Miss Violet Brewis 3. Any other variety purebred, hen : Jno. Walker 1 and 2, Miss Daisy Brewis 3. Selling Class, any breed, in pairs; Jno. Walker 1 and 2. Canaries and Cage Birds. Norwich, plain head, cock or hen: J. H. Thomson 1, 2 and h.c., Mrs Baker 3, Mrs H. Holcroft v.h.c. Norwich, crested, cock or hen : J. M. Thomson 1, 2 and special, R. A. Smith 3 and c. Yorkshire, cock or hen: J. M. Thomson 1, 3 and hj c., R. A. Smith 2 and h.c. Any other variety, cock or hen: J. Mj Thomson 1 2 and c. Parrot, large, cock or hen: Mrs D. Hol'and 1. I

Special Prizes. N.I.P.P. and C. Championship Buff Orpingtons: D. W. Lovelock, pullet. N.I.P.P. and C. Championship White Leghorn: J. M. McMahon, cockerel. Champion Waikato-owned bird: Major Milson’s black breasted red Game. Champion bird: A. Hedley’s Black Orpington cock. Champion duck or drake: H. A. Coates’ Pekin, old duck. Buff Orpington, opposite sex to champion: J. T. Whitehouse, cockerel. Golden Wyandottes: A. C. Jones, cock. Silver Wyandottes: F. Walters, cockerel. White Wyandottes: A. C. Jones, cock. Plymouth Rocks, barred: F. C. Cooper, hen. Plymouth Rocks, white: J. H. McMahon, hen. Indian Game: P. Harrison, hen. British and Pile Game: Major G. Milson, black breasted red cock. White Leghorn, opposite sex to champion: J. Nixon, hen. Brown Leghorn, cock or cockerel: Jas. Finlay. Brown Leghorn, hen or pullet: Mrs Mac Donald. Buff or any other variety Leghorns: Mrs Cussen, pullet. Minorcas: J.Nixon, black cockerel. Andalusians: W. Rothwell. Hamburgs; J. J. McKinney. Bantams: J. Walker, pile cock. Pekin duck or drake: H. A. Coates, old drake. Indian Runner, duck or drake: T. Douthwaite, old duck. Homer Pigeon: J. Walker. Fantail or Pouter Pigeon; J. Walker Any other variety pigeon; J. Walker 1. Norwich Canary: J. M. Thomson 1. Any other variety canary; J. M. Thomson. Heavy selling class: J. Rendell, BSfck Orpintgons.