WAIKATO CENTRAL SHOW.

Waikato Independent, Volume XXX, Issue 2307, 6 March 1930, Page 5

WAIKATO CENTRAL SHOW.

TWENTY-SEVENTH EXHIBITION

Great Display of Cattle.

Fine Aggregation of Horses.

In typical autumn weather the Waikato Central Agricultural Association’s twenty-seventh annual show opened at the showgrounds yesterday, and is being c ontinued to-day under similar auspicious circumstances and conditi ons. From a general survey of this year’s exhibition it can be safely said that it is an unqualified success. Not for many years has su ch an aggregation of 'cattl e and horses been seen at the local annual fixture, which is not only a great compliment to the show executive, hut to the.exhibitors and the entire district. One of the outstanding features of this year’s event is the magnificent display of young cattle. This is particularly gratifying, inasmuch that it. indicates a maintenance of interest in the fixture and foreshadows continued good competition at future events. More important still, it demonstrates the solid progress that is being made in all branches of farming, and more especially in dairying. ■. -r

, - JUDGES’ DAY. was judges' day, there being quite a fair attendance apart from * exhibitors and others directly interested. At an early hour the showgrounds were a scone of - great activity, and from every direction cattle, horses and other exhibits came to the/common centre. From seven a.m. onwards to 10 o'clock when judging commenced there was v a steady stream of exhibits into the grounds, and it reflects the greatest •credit upon the receiving stewards and their many assistants in the excellence of the arrangements and the manner in which the cattle were marshalled to their allotted boxes and pens. yearling cattle grouped. JUDGES' HIGH PRAISE. Shortly after the luncheon adjournment at the show yesterday the ycar- . ling cattle of the several breeds were grouped for photographic purposes and ' when the 65 animals, representing the flower of young stock of the South Auckland Province were arranged- in a three-sided square near the cattle rings they made a magnificent show, the like of which has perhaps never been seen before in Cambridge. >■' President’s Appreciation. The president, M t .T. S. Fisher, said he was very proud to be president of an association that had encouraged such a magnificent entry of cattle. It was all the more gratifying and reflected the greatest credit upon breeders and exhibitors, that despite the fact that cattle owners-were faced with falling prices and dearer feed, there was such an exhibition. The display of yearlings was the best he had ever seen at a local show. The breeders and exhibitors of South Auckland were to be heartily congratulated.- He was proud to be associated with such a fine body of breeders. (Applause). Mr Fisher then called upon the judges of the several breeds to say a’ few words. The Jersey judge, Mr E. B. Eagle (Greytown) said it was a great pleasure to him to judge such a fine section of the breed. The yearlings entered comprised one of the best classes he had seen in his life. The females were a particularly fine lot. The Jersey •breeders were to be heartily congratulated on the whole of the classes he had judged. Mr J. D. Aitcheson (Linton), the Ayrshire judge, said the yearlings wore a very good line. The three placed animals were fine specimens and fit to

which they wore brought out spoke well for the attention that had been bestowed upon them. One thing that was particularly noticeable was the uniform quality of the exhibits, there being practically no "tail" in any of the classes. In the aged cow class the champion, Riverdale Nectarine, is a cow Of outstanding quality and was shown in excellent condition. Messrs Ranstead Bros.' exhibit, Matangi Mary V., is a cow of good conformation, but lacked the udder development of the winner. In the three-year-old Matangi Quality XI. was outstanding in her class and strongly resembled her illustrious parents. The yearling heifer class was a very strong one, and was perhaps the outstanding one in the section. He had considerable difficulty in arriving at his decisions. The two-year-old bull class was quite a good one in quality < although the competition was restricted. The champion came from this class in Coldstream Quality's Alf, a son of the well-known cow, Quality V., a very typey bull, said the judge. The group class was a great exhibit, with its four entries. In closing, Mr Melville said he was pleased and surprised at the competition and the quality. The Jerseys. The Jersey entries in the various classes provided a great section, said the judge, Mr E. B. Eagle, of ~ Greytown. In the aged bulls class, the entry of Mr V. McD. Hitchings, Kuk\i Boss Owl, beat the competitors on allround quality. He was better behind the shoulders than the reserve champion, Fairy's Eminent Raleigh. In the tWo-year-olds, the winner, Twylish King of Tamahcre, was a very typey animal. With a little more development he might have gone even higher in the awards. The yearling heifers were one of tho best classes he had yet seen in .a show-ring and the same applied to the yearling bulls. Mr F. S. Veale's Rex of Tamahcre was a very fine quality bull and beat Mr R. H. Garland's Traven,a Renown on account of the latter being rather heavy in the thighs. However, said the judge, there was little between these two animals. It was a hard class to judge. The same remarks regarding hardness of separation, applied to the bull calves. They were as good a line as would be seen where. In the aged cow classes Beechland's Queen beat W. H. Miers' Jersey Brae- Finance on account of the age of the latter. In the cows A. Moreland and Sons' Beechland's Keepsake was a very.fine animal. The winner of the two-year-olds was a very nice animal, good body well joined at the shoulders. W. Craig's entry, which was placed second, beat the winner in general type, but failed in udder development. The senior yearlings were a- great class and one of tho best he had seen yet. The placed animals were hard to separate. The winner of the calf class was an animal of great promise. Draught Horses. Mr Nelson Hannah, judge of this section, said that the champion mare was an outstanding animal, while the reserve champion was a nice mare without, however, showing the breeding , abilities of the first. The next animal from point of interest was a two-year-old filly which with proper care would be well to the fore. The class was a very poor one from the point of view of numbers. The Sheep Section. Mr T. Dagg, judge of the sheep section, said the section as a whole was fairly good, considering the amount, of interest taken in sheep in the district of late years'. The Southdown classes presented quite a good exhibition, especially the champion ram shown by Mr W. Harbutt, which was an outstanding specimen of the breed. He was disappointed in the class for freezing lambs and hoped that next year there would be better competition in this direction.

Renter any show. The Milking Shorthorn judge, Mr A. J. Melville (Buckland) said it was surprising to see the ,Shorthorns turned out in such large numbers. He had judged at many of the principal shows, and he had not seen a better class of yearlings. There was very little “tail.” He appreciated the spirit in which his decisions had been accepted. Mr Neill Carter (Whakatane), the judge of the Fricsians, said there were some very fine animals in the yearling class, and he heartily congratulated breeders in all sections for the great display at the show. He pointed out that he would have liked to have seen the cattle brought into the ring in better condition. It was easily seen that some of the cattle had only been prepared that day. It was not fair to the cattle. (Hearl Hear!) He hoped the comment would be taken in the spirit given. Ho congratulated the association upon the splendid aggregation of cattle. o JUDGES’ COMMENTS. The Milking Shorthorns. Mr A. J. Melville, judge of the Milking Shorthorn section, paid a tribute to excellence of the section, giving as his opinion the quality of the stock exhibited would compare more than favourably with similar shows in any part of the Province. The manner in

Floriculture. The judge, Mr T. 11. Hulmc, said considering the season the display of flowers was good. Exhibitors should pay more attention to the dressing of the blooms. Prizes had been thrown away on account of failure to remove damaged petals. Facilities for staging wore rather poor. It was necessary to move them from the benches to efficiently judge them. He recommended that a class be included for latest dahlias. The Giant decorative class should substitute the class—Dahlias, three varieties, one bloom of each. Field and Garden Produce. 1 Mr T. A. Harris (Hamilton), judge of the field and garden produce, said the roots were the outstanding feature of the field produce. The roots would do credit to any winter show. It was surprising that they could be produced so well-grown at this time of the year. Despite the fact that they were very forward the roots were of excellent quality. The garden produce was well up to standard and of very even quality. There was little competition in potatoes, but this was only to be expected with the amount of blight this year. Home Industries. Referring to the home industries department as a whole Mr A. N. Macky said it was quite a good display. The cookery exhibits quite up to the high standard by the ladies in previous years. Entries in the field produce department, though not Large, were exceptional » good for the time of the year. Swedes and mangels were particularly good. The entries of potatoes wm-p, naturally poor on account of so much disease. HORSES. Thoroughbreds. Judge: Mr Colin Anderson (Kohimarama). Thoroughbred entire, being best horse shown calculated to improve the breed of saddle horses: Waikato Hunt Club’s Little England 1. , Mare, any age, dry or with foal at foot: N. R. Souter’s Bonny Mabel 1, A. Ramsay 2, H. A. Harris 3. Colt, gelding or filly,’two years old: H. R. Burrell's Sidey 1, V. Rickit 2, R. Hannon 3. Yearling:: Fisher Bros. 1, Miss H. E. Browne 2. Hacks. Judge: Mr C. Anderson. Mare with foal at foot: N. Nicholl's Mystery 1. Gelding or filly, two years old: V. Rickit's Brilliant Lady 1, W. Harbutt '2, J. W. Garland 3. One-year-old gelding or filly: H. A. Harris' Little Jim 1, Miss H. E.. Browne 2, H. E. Porritt 3. -Hack foal: R. Hannon 1, J. McSweeney 2, A. Ramsay 3. Yearling hack by Little England: 11. A. Harris’ Little Jim 1, Fisher Bros. 2, H. E. Porritt 3.

Hack, maiden at time of entry: W. Harbutt 1, F. Yosper 2, Mrs A. K. Fletcher 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to lost: W. Harbutt 1, F. Vosper 2, Mrs A. K. Fletcher 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to list: P. H. Smith’s Merry Maid 1, Wynn Brown 2, P. H. Clarkin 3. Hack, marc or gelding, up to list: H. E. Porritt’s Ginger Mick 1, Frank Vosper 2, Mrs D. Baitman 3. Light-weight hack: W. Harbutt’s St. George 1, A. H. Storey 2, Fisher Bros. 3. Light-weight hack, up to 14 hands: It. G. Blenncrhassett’s Eve 1, J. S. Fisher 2, Mrs A. K. Fletcher 3. Pony, not exceeding 14 hands 2ins, other than cobs: E-. G. Blennerhassett’s Eve 1, Miss I. Mceking 2, Wynn Brown 3. Mare or gelding, most suitable for artillery remound: C. Meredith’s Yeoman I, W. Findlay 2, Eeid and Abbot 3. Best mannered hack: P. Smith’s Smith’s Merry Maid 1, H. E. Porritt 2, Fisher Bros. 3. Mare or gilding, most suitable for mounted rifles: Eeid and Monty’s Pakurangi 1, P. H. Clarkin 2, T. E. Paton 3. Cob, 14 hands 2ins and under: Miss I. Mceking’s Trixie 1, H. E. Porritt 2. Carriage mare or gelding, maiden at time of entry: Mrs E. Lyons’ Colleen 1, Knight and Appleby 2, G. Pollard 3. Carriage mare or gelding, 15 hands and over: W. J. Greave’s Ocean Wave I, G. Pollard 2, Mrs R. Lyons 3. Buggy mare or gelding, under 15 hands: Miss I. Mceking’s Gleam 1, Mrs J. G. Browne 2. Pony, under 13 hands, to be driven: Mrs J. G. Browne 1, W. J. Bathurst 2, C. H. Hargreaves 3. Trotting or pacing horse,, mare or gelding, shown in harness: G. Pollard’s Darkie 1, Mrs J. G. Browne 2 and 3. Mare or gelding, suitable for coaching purposes: W. J. Greaves’ Ocean Wave 1, G. Pollard 2, Mrs R. Lyons 3. Draughts. Judge: Mr Nelson Hannah (Hawera). Mare, any age, with foal at foot: W.

G. Park's Queen of Panehakua I, Jas. A. Court 2, W. C. Wallace 3. Foal, open class: James A. Court 1, •W. C. Wallace 2, James Court 3. Mare or gelding 4yrs and over: W. C. Wallv ; s Mar'ikakaho Lady's Maid 1, P. McNauget.i i 2, J D. Court 3. Mare or gelding, 3yrs: W. G. Park's Katie 1. Filly or gelding, 2yrs: W. G. Park's Pattie 1, W. G. Park 2, W. C. Wallace 3. Colt, gelding or filly: J. C. Begbie’s Golden Crown 1, W. G. Parks, W. Findlay 3. Special Classes. Pair horses: W. C. Wallace 1, W. G. Park 2 and 3. Marc or gelding: W. C. Wallace 1, J. 11. Court 2, W. G. Park 3. Hunters. Judge: Mr C. Anderson. Heavy-weight hunter, mare or gelding, to carry up to 13st: P. H. Clarkin's Polite 1, H. E. Porritt 2, F. 11. Smith 3. Light-weight hunter, mare or gelding, to carry up to list: A. M. Samuel's El Arish 1, Fisher Bros. 2, A. Storey 3. Hunter, mare or gelding, nc\ or won a prize at any show: Wynn Brown's Etiquette 1, Dr Bertram 2, Geo. Peake 3. Hunter, juig* i on type: P. 11. Smith's Merry Maid 1, A. M. Samuel 2, P. H. Clarkin 3. Carriage and Harness Horses. Trotter, yearling: P. Colvin's Moko Triumph 1. Trotter, 2yrs: P. Colvin's Great Mist 1. CATTLE. Milking Shorthorns. Judge: Mr A .J. Melville (Buckland). Cows, 4yrs and over, in milk: G. D. Hall I, Ranstead Bros. 2, H. Booth 3. Heifer, 3yrs, in milk: Ranstead Bros.' Matangi Quality XI. 1, G. D. Hall 2, J. and T. Searle 3. Heifer, 2yrs, in milk: G. D. Hall’s Pinedale Laurel 1, H. Booth 2, J. and T. Searle 3. Bull, Syrs'and over: Ranstead Bros.' Matangi. Quality V Lad 1 and reserve champion, G. D. Hall 2, Fisher Bros. 3. Bull, 2yrs:-> John McGowan's Coldstream Quality's Alf, 1 and champion, J. and T. Searle 2. Bull, lyr: H. Booth's Ahnadale Selector 1 and 3, G. D. Hall 2. Heifer, lyr: John McGowan’s Coldstream Winning Hit 1, Ranstead Bros. 2, Fisher Bros. 3, Dr H. G. Annett h.c. Bull calf: G. D. Hall’s Pinedale Daisy Lad 1, John McGowan 2. J. G. Sutherland 3. Heifer calf: John McGowan's Coldstream Favourite I, J. G. Sutherland 2, G. D. Hall 3. Pedigree Jerseys. Judge: Mr E. B. Eagle. Cow, 4yrs and over, in milk: A. Moreland and Sons' Beeehlamls' Queen 1, W. H. Miers 2, A. Moreland and Sons 3. Cow, 3yrs, in milk: A. Moreland and Sons' Beechland’s Keepsake 1 and 2. Heifer, 2yrs, in milk: W. H. Miers' His Lordship’s Choice 1, W. Craig 2, Y. McD. Hitchings 3. Yearling heifer: W. H. Miers’ Beauty's Rosalie 1, A. Moreland and Sons 2 and 3, V. McD. Hitchings h.c. Yearling heifer, shown by exhibitor who has never won first prize at any A. and P. show for Pedigree Jersey cattle up to time of entry: J. A. Entwislc’s Llangallen Bonny Lass 1, and 3, R. Hulmc 2. Pair yearling heifers: A. Moreland and Sons' Beechland’s Royal Empress 3, W. H. Miers 2, F. S. Veale 3.

Bull, 3yrs and over: V. McD. Hitchings’ Ivuku Boss Owl 1 and champion, A. Moreland and Sons 2 and reserve champion, J. Bones 3. Bull, 2yrs: A. McFarlane, junr., Twylish King of Tamahere I,* T. and A. Smith 2, R. H. Garland 3. Bull, yearling: F. ,S. Veale’s Rex of Tamahere 1, R. H. Garland 2, V. McD. Hitchings 3. Bull calf: A. Moreland and Sons 1 and 2, H. Allen 3. Heifer calf: W. Craig 1, V. McD. : Hitchings 2, AV. S. MeEwen 3. Pair heifer calves: J. T. Entwisle 1, F. S. Vcale 2. Bull, 3yrs and over: W. C. AVallace’s Ivanhoe Boomerang 1 and champion, C. AVatt 2, J. A. Watt 3. C. AA r att’s Angus McKay was adjudged reserve champion. Grade Jerseys. Judge: Mr T. Church (To Rapa). Cow, 3yrs and over, in milk: R. AVattam’s Maisie 1, H. A. Harris 2. Heifer, 2vrs, in milk: J. Seymour 1 and 2. Heifer, yearling: A. McFarlane, junr. 3, James A. Court 2, J. Seymour 3. Pair heifers, yearlings (special class) J. A. Court 1, J. Seymour 2, H. A. Harris 3. Heifer calf (special class): R. AVattam 1 and 2. Pedigree Ayrshires. Judge: Mr J. D. Aitchoson (Linton). Cow, over 3yrs, in milk: J. A. Watt’s Abergeldio Jane McKay I,' C. AA r att 2, AV. C. AVallace 3. Heifer, 3yrs, in milk: AV. C. AVallace ’s Princess 1 and 3, C. Watt 2.

Bull, 2vrs: T. M. Thompson. I, W. ™ Wallace 2, J. A. Watt 3. Bull, yearling: W. C. Wallace’s Style I, T. M. Thompson 2, J. A. Watt 3.. Cow, 3yrs and over: ,T.. A. Watt’s Abergeldie Janie McKay 1 and reserve champion, C. Watt 2, W. C. Wallace 3. J. A. Watt’s Abergeldie Mary champion. Heifer, 2yrs: C. Watt’s Kintoclier Mary 1, W. C. Wallace 2, J. H. Watt 3. Heifer, yearling: W. C. Wallace’s Minnie 1, W. C. Wallace 2 and 3. Pair yearling heifers: W. C. Wallace 1, C. Watt 2, J. A. Watt 3. Heifer calf: C. Watt 1, J. A* Watt 2, J. A. Watt 3. Bull calf: C. Watt ,1 W. C. Wallace 2, J. A. Watt 3. Group, bull and three females: J. A. Watt 1, W. C. Wallace 2, C. Watt 3. Pedigree Priesians. Judge: Mr Neild Carter (Whakatane). Bull, 3yrs and over: Mrs A. J. Clement’s Bracken King Pietje 1, W. H. Reeve 2, W. S. McEwen 3. Bull, lyr: Whewell Bros.’ Bushloa Korndylce Abbekuk Posh 1, Est. T. O. Hodgson 2, W. T. Gleeson 3. Cow, any age over 3yrs, in milk: W. S. McEwen’s Netherland Bonny 1 and •champion, H. W. Reeve 2 and reserve champion, Est. T. O. Hodgson 3. Heifer, 3yrs, in milk: W. H. Reeve 1, W. S. McEwen 2, H. W. Reeve 3. Heifer, 2yrs, in milk: H. C. Clemow 1, W. H. Reeve 2, W. S. McEwen 3. 'Heifer, yearling: W. S. McEwen’s Bloomfield Mutual Alys 1, W. H. Reeve 2, Whewell Bros. 3. Heifers, pair yearlings: W. S. McEwen 1, W. H. Reeve 2, Mrs A. J. Clements 3. Bull calf: W. S. McEwen’s Otawa King Ormsby 1, Est. T. 0. Hodgson 2 and 3.

Heifer calf: W. T. Gleeson 1, Whewell Bros. 2, W. S. McEwen 3.

Group, bull and three females: W. S McEwen 1, W. H. Reeve 2, Est. T. O. Hodgson 3.

SHEEP.

Southdowns. Judge: Mr J. Dagg. Ram, 21 months and over: Wilfred Harbutt 1 and champion, S. N. Ziman 2 and reserve champion. Ram, under 21 months: S. N. Ziman 1, Whewell Bros. 2. Ram lamb: A. K. Clark 1, S. N. Ziman 2, A. A. Clark 3. Ewe, 21 months and over: S. N„ Ziman 1 and champion, 8/ Ni Ziman 2/ Wynn Brown 3. Ewe, under 21 months: A. K. Clark 1 and reserve champion, A. K T Clark 2, S. N. Ziman 3. Pair of ewe lambs: A. K. Clark 1, A. K. Clark 2, S. N. Ziman 3. Fat Sheep. Two freezing lambs, longwool: Whewell Bros. 1. Two freezing lambs, shortwool: Whewell Bros. 1. Two butchers’ lambs: D. Ariell 1. Two lambs suitable for export: D. Ariell 1 and 2.

HOME INDUSTRIES. Judge: Mrs M. J. Baxter (Hamilton). Two loaves of homemade bread: Mrs AV. Griffin I, Mrs R. AVattam 2, Mrs Bartlett 3. Four scones made by settler’s wife or daughter: Mrs Young 1, Mrs M. Miller 2, Mrs Bartlett 3. Two loaves homemade brown bread: Mrs AVattam 1, M. A. Johnson 2. Four scones, open to those who have never taken a first prize at any previous show: Mrs Young 1, Miss E. Wilson 2, Mrs E. J. AA r hite 3. - Four brown scones: Mrs Young 1, post entry 2, Mw AA r . Miller 3. Four currant or sultana scones: Mrs Young 1, Mrs AV. Miller 2, Mrs Hollier 3. Four girdle scones: Mrs Young and Mrs tic for Ist. Four date scones: Mrs AV. Miller 1, Mrs Young 2, Mrs A. Hollier 3. Collection scones: Mrs Young 1, Mrs AA r . Miller 2, Mrs A. McKenzie 3. Six Pikelets: Mrs A. G. Bartlett 1, Miss M. Burns 2, Mrs A. G. Bartlett 3. Jam sandwich without butter: Miss E. AVattam 1, Miss F. McKenzie 2, Miss M. Burns 3. \ Jam sandwich with butter: Miss R. Carson 1, Miss E. AVattam 2, Mrs E. J. AVhite 3. Jam roll: Miss E. Wattam 1, Mrs A. Hollier 2, Mrs Hollier 3. Pound cake: Mrs McKenzie 1, Mrs Cas. Watt 2, Mrs E. Wattam 3. Bread, Scones, etc. Seed Cake: Mrs J. Carson I-, Mrs M. McKenzie 2, Mrs W. D. Rennie 3. Currant cake: Miss F. McKenzie 1, Mrs J. Carson 2, Miss A. Power 3. Madeira cake: Miss R. Carson 1, Miss V. McLeod 2, Miss E. AA’attam 3. Shortbread: Mrs AV. Miller 1, Mrs E; J. White 2, Mrs Smilie 3. Collection afternoon tea cakes: Mrs A. Hollier 1. Collection afternoon tea biscuits: Mrs Young 1 and special mention. Plate afternoon tea sandwiches: Mrs A. Hollier 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. '

R a Miss Y. G. Bartlett 3. Sponge Cake: Mrs A. Hollier 1, Mrs Young 2 and 3. Nut loaf: Mrs Smilie 1, Mrs A. Hop lier 2 and 3. Currant cake: Miss Clements 1. . Children’s Classes. Sponge sandwich: Miss D. Clements 1. Four plain scones: Miss H. Tapp-1. Pikelets: Miss D. Clements-1. Jams, Jellies, etc. Collection of jams: Mrs W. Miller 1, Mrs E. M. Keeley. 2. Jar of jam: Mrs Smilie 1 and 2, Colection of jollies: Mrs E. M. KeeIcy 1, Mrs W. Miller 2. * One jar of jelly: Mrs Smilie 1,2 and 3. One jar of orange marmalade: Mrs W. Miller 1 and 2, Mrs E. M. Iveeley 3. Preserved fruit, 3 varieties: Mrs W. Miller 1, Miss A. Parker 2, Mrs R. Wattam 3. Three varieties preserved fruits: Mrs Keeley 1 and special mention. One. jar preserved peaches: Mrs E-' M. Keeley 1, Mrs R. Wattam 2, Miss A. Parker 3. Jar preserved nectarines: Mrs E. M. Keeley 1, Miss A. Parker 2," Mrs R. Wattam 3. One jar preserved pears: Mrs E. M. Keeley 1, Mjs R. Wattam 2. Jar preserved plums: Mrs W. Miller 1, Mrs E. M. Keeley 2. Jar preserved fruit: Mrs W. Miller 1, Mts R. Wattam 2, Miss A. Parker 3. Preserved rhubarb: Mrs W. Miller 1, Miss A. Parker 2, Mrs E. M. Keeley 3. Home-made pickles: Mrs A. Hollier 1 and 2. * ' ' One bottle home-made pickles: Mrs A. Hollier 1 and 2. One bottle pickled onions: Mrs A. Hollier 1 and 2. , Bottle tomato sauce: Mrs A.. Hollier 1 and 2, Mrs J. Osborne 3. ,' Children’s Classes. Plate sweets: Miss A. Simpson 1. Plate Turkish delight: Miss H. Rennie 1, Miss H. Tapp 2. • - ’ GARDEN PRODUCE. Judge: Mr T. H, Harris (Hamilton)., i Artichoke, six: Mrs E. M. Keeley l r W. Maberly 2. Cucumber, two: W. Maberly 1, Mrs - Keelep 2, H. P. Sharp 3.' Cucumber, apple: Mrs Keeley 'l,'W.'-'* 1 Maberly 2. Lettuce: Mrs ‘J. Cowley 1, Mrs IE. James 2. Pie melon: Mrs M. Kerr. 1. Citron melon: Mrs M, Kerr 1., Rock melon: Mts W. Nicholl 1. Cabbage, one head: Mrs E. Keeley 1,2, Mrs J. H. Wallace 3. Cabbage, one head, heaviest: Mrs Keeley 1,2, Mrs J. 5. Wallace Jfc Silver beet: A. W. Martin 1, W. Meiv crly 2. V Beet, three long: W. Maberly 1. Beet, three turnip-rooted: H. P. Sharp 1, F. M. Clements 2. Cabbage, one head: Mrs W. Nicholt 1, W. Maberly 2. Carrots/ Shorthorn; W. Maberly l r J. Byrne 2. Carrots, three short: C. H. Cooper 1, A. W. Martin 2. Turnips, table: Mrs W. Nicholl 2. Parsnips, table: J. Byrne 1 and' 2, C*. H. Cooper 3. j ~-> Peas: G. Headifen 1, C. H. Cooper 2, H. P. Sharp 3. \, Pield Produce. Judge: Mr T. A. Harris (Hamilton). Carrots, field: C. W. Power 1, A. W. Martin 2. Turnips, swede: R. H. Waite 1 and 2. Soft turnips: G. Waite 1, Mrs R. A. Russell 2, H. E. Russell 3. Mangals, long red: A. W. Martin 1 and 2 r C. W. Power 3. Mangels, Globe: A. W. Martin 1, Mrs M. Kerr 2, Mrs W. Nicholl 3. Mangels, Jersey Queen: A. WV Martin 1 and 2, R. A. Waite 3. Maize: F. M. Clements 1, H. E. Russell 2. C. W. Power 3. Lucerne, bundle: C. H. Cooper 1. Kumukumu: C. Weal 1, W. J. Williamson 2. Beans, French: H. P. Sharp 1, Mrs W. Nicholl 2 and ,3. Beans, Runner: C. H. Cooper 1, Mrs E. J. White 2. B.eans, Scarlet Runner: H. P. Sharp 1, Mrs E. J. White 2. Vegetable marrow: W. Maberly 1, G. Headifen 2, Mrs K. Fletcher 3. Squash: H. P. Sharp 1, lan James 2 and 3. Pumpkin: Mrs J. Cowley 1, F. M. Clements 2, Mrs A. K. Fletcher 3. Kuincras: Mrs W. Nicholl 1. Vegetables, 12 varieties: W. Maberly 1, Mrs F. W. Finlay 2, J. Cowley 3. Onions, Straw Spanish: C. H. Cooper 1, J. W. Levesque 2, F. M. Clements 3. Onions, six Globe: A. W. Martin 1. Onions, six heaviest: F. M. Clements 1, A. B. Cubis 2, A. W. Martin 3., Shallots, 12 pickling: F. M. Clements 1, F. H. Tapp 2, J. Byrne 3. .Shallots, 12 red 01 straw-col-oured: R. Simpson 1, F. H. Tapp 2, H. B. Cubis 2. Potatoes, Kidney, 6: J. W. Levesque 1, W. Maberly 2, H. E. Russell 3. Potatoes, round: Mrs J. Cowley 1, F. M. Clements 2, Mrs A. IC. Fletcher 3. Potatoes, collection: Mrs h

A. K. Fletcher 1. Potatoes, six heaviest: F. M. Clements 1. Potatoes, six coloured, one variety: I. James .1, W. Jlaberly 2, F. M. Clements 3. Tomatoes, six heaviest, rough'-skinned, grown outside: J. W. Levesque 1, Mrs F. W. Finlay 2. Tomatoes, plate of six, one variety, grown outside: J. W. Levesque J Mrs Edwin James 2. Rhubarb, stx Stalks: A. W. Martin 1, J. Byrne 2, Mrs £. J. White 3. • Orchard Produce. Apples, dessert, plate four: T. Preece J, C. H. Coop i r 2, R. Simpson 3. Apples, cooking, plate four: G. Waite 1, Levesque 2 lan James 3. Plums, English, plate six: A. W. Martin 1, Mrs W. Nicholl 2. Pears, dessert, plate i\mr: Mrs T. Preece 1. Pears, cooking, plate four: Mrs Edwin James 1. peaches, dessert, plate four: H. P. Sharp 1. Peaches, cooking, plate four: X James 1. Butter and Eggs. Hen eggs, one dozen, brown: C. 11. Cooper 1. Hen eggs, one dozen, white: H. Cooper 1. Butter, not separated: Mrs G. Pcrrott 1. Butter, separator: Mrs G. Perrott 1. Floriculture. Judge: Mr R. W. Hulme (Leamington). Pom-pom dahlias: Mrs Keelcy 1, Mrs Nixon 2, Mrs James 3. Cactus dahlias, six varieties: Mrs T. Preece 1, Mr T. F. Richards 2. Cactus dahlias, 3 varieties (novice): Mrs A. Shaw 1, T. F. Richards 2, Mrs Nixon 3. Collarette dahlias: T. F. Richards' 1. Dahlias, 3 varieties: Mrs A. Shaw 1, Mis Keelcy 2, Mrs Nixon and Mrs Hounslow h.c. Geraniums: Mrs Keelcy 2. Roses; Mrs Kecley 2. Asters, four colours: Mrs Keelcy 1. Asters, double: Mrs Hounslow 1, T. F. Richards 2, Mrs Burns 3. Sweet peas, bowl: Mrs Kecley 1. Roses, bowl: Mrs Keeley 1, Mrs McCullagh 2. Cut flowers, 12 varieties: Mrs Hounslow 1, Mrs Souter 2, Mrs Keeley 3. Cut Rowers, 6 varieties: Mrs Hounslow 1, Mrs A. James 2, Mrs Keelcy 3 colours: Mrs James 1 and 2, Mrs Souter 3. Phlox drummondii: Mrs Kecley 1, Mrs Kingsford 2, Mrs Souter 3. Cosmos: Mrs Keeley 2. Cosmos, double: Mrs Kecley 2. Cannas: Miss A. Shaw 1. Salvia bonfire: Mrs Keeley 1. Lilies, collection; Mrs Kecley 1. Needlework. Babies ’ bootees, knitted: Miss M. Ashton 1, Miss 0. Peters 2. Bedspread, coloured, embroidered: Miss Aimee White 1. Supper cloth, white, embroidered: Miss B. Crowther 1, Miss Hazel Wattam 2. Supper cloth, coloured embroidery: Mrs Hounslow 1, Miss D. gearle 2, Miss A. White 3. Tray mat, coloured: Miss B. Crowther 1, * Miss Aimee White 2. D’Oylcy, crocket: Miss M. Ashton 1. D’Oylcy, white with embroidery: Miss A. A. McLean 1, Miss O. Peters 2. D’Oyley, coloured embroidered: Miss B. Crowther 1,2 and .3. Table centre, white with white embroidery: Miss A. R. McLean 1. Table centre, coloured, embroidered: Miss M. Norrish 1, Miss A. R. McLean 2, Miss B. Crowther 3 and h.c. Embroidery, any article: Miss A. R-. McLean I. Embroidery, any article, coloured: Miss H. Wattam 1, Miss E. J. Holdaway 2, Miss B. Crowther 3. Nightdress, ladies’ silk, embroidered: Miss L. F. Peppercorn 1, Mrs Hounslow 2, Miss M. Norrish 3. Petticoat: Miss A. R. McLean 1, Miss Aimee White 2. Silk frock: Mrs Hounslow 1. Lampshade, silk: Mrs Hounslow 1. Cushion, embroidered: Mrs E. J. Holdaway 1, Mrs L. G. Abel 2. Guest towel: Miss A. R. McLean 1, Miss Aimee White 2. Girls of 15 and under —Crossstitch any article: Miss M. Norrish 1. A LOVELY DISPLAY. On entering the building containing the horticultural exhibits, one is impressed by the really magnificent trade display made by Mr Geo. Martin, our enterprising local nurserymen. The outstanding feature of the stand are the dahlias —glorious blooms of vivid <ind delicate shadings, grown on firm „ stiff stems—the latest word in this popular modern flower. Artistically arranged among delicate flowering begonias, bright pom-pom dahlias, and bold zinnias, amid a setting of hanging baskets and ferns, the whole exhibit elicited the admiration of all. Mr Martin will be pleased to book orders for any of "the flowers and plants in this lovely exhibit.