WAIKATO CENTRAL SHOW.

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXI, Issue 2448, 5 March 1931, Page 5

WAIKATO CENTRAL SHOW.

Twenty-eighth Annual Exhibition. Fine Display of Horses. \ , ■ •’ Cattle Entries Down, but Quality Good The Waikato Central Agricultural Association is again being favoured with typical autumn weather for its twenty-eighth annual show, which opened at the Cambridge Showgrounds yesterday, and is being continued to-day under equally pleasant weather conditions When the general depression and unfavourable conditions through which primary industries are passing this.season are taken into ac count it speaks well for Cambridge and the surrounding districts’that the support accorded this year’s fixture by exhibitors and fanners is such a generous one. Although cattle axe not -being s fiown in such large numbers as last year, the exhibits embrace many very fine animals, the quality being, gt the least, up to the high standard set at previous shows. This is a decided compliment to the breeders of pedigree cattle in this district and the Waikato, and demonstrates that, despite difficult times, real progress in this direction continues to he made. Again this year one of the outstanding features is the fine -display of horses, especially hacks and hunters. ..They represent some of the finest types of their kind in the North Island. r\ l ‘Another particularly gratifying feature is the Home Industries section' and with its record of 510 entries. A walk through this department provides the Visitor to the show with much that is of interest. ■ ,*

JUDGES’ DAY. ■ Apart from officials, judges and cx ‘ hibitors, Judges’ Day docs not usually attract a large : crowd, but with fine weather prevailing there was quite a fair atondanco of the district public ■yesterday. At an early hour the showgrounds were a scone of hustle and bustle. From seven a.m. on to ten o’clock when judging commenced, there was a steady, stream of cattle, horses and other exhibits into the grounds. The. excellence of the arrangements, and the manner in which the cattle wore marshalled to their allotted boxes and pens reflects the greatest credit upon the receiving* stewards and theii assistants. Boon well-groomed, dapper horses -were led or ridden into the rings in front of the grandstand; sleek cattle wore marshalled before the judges in their respective rings, the big draught horses paraded, and the show was on If or another year. * JUDGES’ COMMENTS. P\ Draught Horses. The judge of the draught horses, Mr B. B. Grant, of Tc Kamvhata, 'said that .while the entries were small the quality was good. He made special reference to the champion filly, which should do particularly well as she ages. The winning pair of horses were a nice couple, while the champion stallion was a horse of exceptional quality. Hacks and Hunters. The judge of the hacks and hunters Mr James Bull, of Huntervillc, said he saw a great improvementin.-,,,the, hacks since his last visit to Cambridge. The first placed horse in the 13 stone hacks could be shown with credit any-, whero in tho Dominion. In the list: hack, the first and second .prize horses Were typical light-weight hacks, ; especially the winner, who showed a good deal of breeding. In the 15. stone hack 'the class was very.good, the judge having trouble to divide between the. first and second. He rode all three horses to’ obtain his decision.

type animals. The yearling heifer class was numerically strong and it was exceptionally hard to separate them. The exhibits as a whole compared very favourably with the "breed at other North Island shows. , I . - ITorieulture. Tho judge, Mr T. H. .Hulmc, of Leamington, said tho horticultural section was £ood considering the dry spell. Cut flowers and giant dahlias were fine classes. Competition was keen and the classes as a whole were very even. DISPLAY OF YEARLING CATTLE The splendid total of 76 yearlings of all breeds were exhibited, and when they were grouped shortly after luncheon, they made a very fine display. It( might be mentioned that of this total the Jersey heifer class provided the fine number of 18, and they made up one of the outstanding classes of the show. When the youngsters were all lined up they made a brave show that was admired by* all present. 1

The president, Mr J. S. - Fisher, said it would be agreed that the aggregation of Jerseys was a credit to tho breeders, though of course they were fortunate in that the Cambridge Show was an autumn fixture. Mr Fisher said it was with a good deal of diffidence that the executive had decided to go on with the show, and so they were truly grateful for the splendid support of the exhibitors, in a most trying year for mon on the land. Their optimism was uplifting. He was satisfied that the district would come right also the Dominion as a whole. The coming winter months were going to be hard, but he was satisfied that the optimism shown at the show was justified.

At tho invitation of jthc President, the judges made a few comments. Mr A. D. Bell, judge of the Shorthorns said that the entry of eight yearlings was a good one. They were a credit to their owners and had been well brought out. Regarding the Shorthorn section as a whole he had no fault to find with the quality, but •he would have liked to have seen better competition. The breeders were to be gratulated on the quality, and he hoped in future years to see greater interest manifested in the breed. There was plenty of room in New Zealand for all breeds. It was a question of ascertaining the breeds suited to the different localities.

Milking Shorthorns. The judge of the Milking- Shorthorns, Mr A. D. Bell, of • Clevedon, said that competition was rather weak, but the general quality was good. In the bull ■asses entries were weak. The chamwas typical of the breed and the reserve champion was particularly well grown for a yearling and should lovelop into a line type' of bull. The •hampion cow, a 3-year-old, was a very ine type of animal and should develop into an outstanding cow. Theyeaf'ings were very good, nicely grown and ihown in good condition. The bull calf ;lass was also' keenly competed for and hero'was very little between the placed ■aimals. . B The Friesian Cattle. The Friesian judge, Mr A Thirlwall, >f Matamata, in his comments said the ntries, although few in numbers, were if good quality. The • 2yr-old was a ine animal, likewise the winning yearing. The three-year old class winner ras fully deserving of the' champion ward. The first prize yearling heifer /•as a particularly nice animal as were he pair of yearling heifers. The winiing bull calf was out on its own. He fas particularly pleased with Messrs Vhewell Bros’ winning group. The Ayrshires. The judge of the, Ayrshires, Mr Chas. Vcbb, of Levin, said the classes as a diilo were well supported with entries IfctLwithout exception were brought out { exc'&Jpnt show condition. The placed nimals in each class were up to a high tandard, the champions being fine

Mr R. Waterhouse, judge of tho Jerseys, said that in every class there was splendid quality, and it had been very difficult for him to make his awards.

Speaking of the Ayrshire section Mr Chas. Webb said that as a whole the exhibit was a.fine one and the exhibitors were to be complimented. The yearling heifers were a strong class and it was with difficulty that he had separated the winners. The aged cow class brought out some outstanding animals. The bull entries were not large, but there were several entries worthy to be shown anywhere in the Dominion.

THE CHAMPIONS. The following were the champion ’awards made:— Horses. Draughts: Mr J. C. Begbie’s Golden Crown entire (also silver medal). Marc: Mr-W. G. Park’s Pattie of Panehakua. Reserve and silver modal, Mr W. G. Park’s Princess of Panehakua. Cattle. Milking Shorthorns.—Bull: Mr G. D. Hall’s Pinedale Lad (bred by exhibitor). Reserve, Mr J. G. Sutherland’s Alexandra King. Hoifer: Mr G. D.

Hall's Pincdale Laurel. Reserve, Fisher Bros.’ Pulcerimu Rod Lass. Fricsians. —Bulls: Whewcll Bros.’ Buslea Korndyke Abbekcrk Posh. Reserve, C. E. M. Jack’s Valley Magic King. Jerseys. —Bulls: W. H. Miers’. Reserve, A. Moreland and Sons’ Fairy Flags Raleigh. Cows: W. H. Miers’. Reserve, A. Moreland and Sons. Ayrshires.—Bulls: Chas. Watt’s Kintocher Hector. R-oserve, W. C. Wallace’s Ivanhoc Boomerang. Cows: W. C. Wallace’s Jewel. Roservd, J. A. Watt’s Abergeldie Mary. points Prizes and Specials. In the Milking Shorthorn section tho silver cup presented by Messrs Fisher Bros, was easily annexed by Mr G. D. Hall, with Fisher Bros, runners-up.

Hunter, marc or gelding, that has never won a prize as a hunter at any show: Miss Gay Brown’s Lucilius 1, Wynn Brown 2, C. Charlton 3. Hunter, to be judged on type and not to bo jumped: Mrs G. M. Ranstead’s Arapae 1, Miss K. Fisher 2, H. E. Porritt 3. CATTLE. Pedigree Milking Shorthorns., Judge: Mr A. D. Bell, Clevedon. Bull, three years and over: G. D. Hall’s Pinedale Lad, 1 and champion. Bull, one year old: J. G. Sutherland’s Alexander King 5, 1 and reserve champion; Fisher Bros. 2, G. D. Hall 3. Heifer,, three years old, in milk: G. D. Hall’s Pincdale Laurel 1 and champion, J. and T. Searle 2. Heifer, two years old, in milk: Fisher Bros’ Pulcerimu Red Lass .18th, 1. and reserve champion, G. D. Hall 2. Heifer, one year old: Fisher Bros’ Pulcerimu Cherry 10th 1; G. D. Hall 2; J. G. Sutherland 3. Pair Yearling Heifers: Fisher Bros. I, G. D. Hall 2, J. and T. Searle 3. • Bull calf: Fisher Bros 1, G. D. Hall 2 and 3. Heifer Calf: G. D. Hall 1 and 2, J. and T. Searle 3. Group bull and three females (one cow to bo‘ in millc) G. D. Hall 1, Fisher Bros 2. * Grade Shorthorns. Judge: Mr A. D. Bell, Clevedon. Grade Shorthorn Heifer, yearling: J. and T. Searle 1. Pedigree Friesians. Judge: Mr A. Thirlwall, Matamata. Bull, 2yrs old: Whowell Bros’ Buslea Korndyke Abbcrlccrlc Posh .1 and champion. Bull, lyr old: C. E. M. Jack’s Valley Magic King ], Est. T.' O. Hodgson 2, \Whewcll Bros. 3. Cow, any age, over 3yrs: Whowell Bros’ Duchess Alcartra Gin 1, Whewcll Bros. 2, Est. T. O. Hodgson 3. Heifer, 3yrs, in milk: Mrs A. J. Clements’ Lady Guilda of Glen Lynne 1.

Mr Hall also won the Challenge Phosphate Company’s special prize of half a ton of sugar for best group. In the Friesian section tho local Fricffian breeders’ silver cup for first prize in yearling heifer was won by Whowell Bros. The same breeders also won the N.Z. Fanners’ Fertilizer Company’s donation of half a’ton of super for best group. In the Ayrshire section Mr W. C. Wallace won . Kcmpthorne Prosser and Company’s special prize of half a ton of super for best group. School Gardens. In this section this year the positions were reversed as compared with last year. Kaipaki were the winners of the section and the silver cup presented by the Cambridge Domain Board with Leamington runners-up. JUDGES’ AWARDS HORSES. Draughts. Judge: Mr S. B. Grant, To Kauwhata. Entire, two years old: J. C. Begbie’s Golden Crown L and champion. Mare any age with foal at foot: W. G. Park’s Queen of Panehakua 1, J. A. Court 2 and 3. Foal, open class: W. G. Park 1 and 2 J. A. Court 3. Mare or Golding, four years old and over: W. C. Wallace I, M. T. Phillips 2.' Mare or gelding, three years old: W. G. Park’s Pattic of Panehakua 1. Filly or gelding, two years old: W. G.* Park’s Princess of Panehakua 1, M. T. Phillips 2. Colt, gelding-' or filly, one year old: M. T. Phillips’ Jean Wesley 1, W. G. Park 2, J. A. Court 3. Special Classes. Pair horses, mares or geldings, most suitable for farm work: W. G. Park 1, M. T. Phillips 2, J. A. Court 3. Marc or gelding, most suitable for farm work, three years old and over, W. G. Park 1, W. C. Wallace 2, J. A. Court 3. Hacks. Judge: Mr James Bull, Hunterville. Hack, maiden at time of entry: H. S. Wyatt’s Romford 1, G. Porritt 2, Mrs W. Nicholl 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to 15 stone: P. H. Clarkin’s Polite 1, Wynn Brown 2, C. Meredith 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to 13 stone: H. S. Wyatt’s Romford 1, E. F. Karl 2, H. E. Porritt 3. Hack, mare or gelding, up to llstone A. 11. Storey’s Westbroke 1, Mrs G. M. Ranstead 2, G. Porritt 3. • Light-weight hack not exceeding 15 hands, other than cobs: S. Pilkington’s Tiny 1, G. Porritt 2, Miss I. Meeking 3. Pony, hot exceeding 14 hands 2in., other than cobs: G. Vospcr’s Buster 1, R, Speako 2, Miss I. Mocking 3. Mare or gelding, most suitable for Artillery remount: Chas. Meredith’s Yeoman 1, H. (EL Porritt 2, Mrs W. Nicholl 3. Best mannered hack: Mrs G. M. Ranstead’s Arapae 1, Wynn Brown 2, Dr Bertram 3. Mare or gelding, most suitable for Mounted Rifles: H. E. Porritt’s Ginger Mick 1, P. H. Clarkin 2, Dr Bertram 3. Cob, 14. hands 2in. and under: K. N. Peake’s Lanccwood 1, Chas. Meredith 2, H. P. Hewitt 3.

Heifer, 2yrs old: Mrs A. .T. Clements’ Glen Lynne Pearl 1, Est. T. 0. Hodgson 2. Heifer, yearling: Whcwoll Bros’ Bracken Countess Alcartra Gin 1, Est. T. O. Hodgson 2, Mrs A. J. Clements 3. Heifers, pair yearlings: Mrs A. J. Clements’ Glen Lynne Ever dawn and Glen Lynne Mercy 1, Est. T. O. Hodgson 2, J. H. Jamieson 3. Bull calf: G. M. Watt’s Gala of Craigncil 1, Mrs A. J. Clement 2, Est. T. O. Hodgson 3. He'ifer calf: Est. T. O. Hodgson 1, Mrs A. J. Clement 2, J. H. Jamieson 3. Group:. Est. T. O. Hodgson .1, Whevvell Bros. 2. Pedigree Jerseys. Judge: Mr R. Waterhouse, Ardmore. Cow, 4yrs old and over: W. H. Miers 1, A. Moreland and Sons 2, Eat a vale Jerseys 3. Cow, 3yrs old, in milk: A. Moreland and Sons 1, V. M'cD. Hitchins 2, J. T. Entwistle 3. Heifer, 2yrs old: Prod. Phillips 3, Mrs E. C. Moore 2, A. J. Entwistle 3. Yearling Heifer: A. Moreland and Sons’ Beechlands Lady Raleigh 1, F. S. Veale 2, Fred. Phillips 3. Pair yearling heifers: A. Moreland and Sons’ Lady Raleigh and Beechland’s Frivolity 1, W. H. Miers 2, Fred. Phillips 3." Bull, 3yrs and over: W. H. Miers 1 and champion, V. McD. Hitchings 2, F. S. Veale 3. Bull, 2,yrs: A. Moreland and Sons’ Fairy Flags Raleigh 1 and reserve champion, Batavale Jerseys 2, W. T. Luxton 3V Yearling, Bull: F. ,S. Yeale 1, Fred Phillips 2, J. T. Entwisle 3. .Bull calf: J. W. Garlapd 1, A. Moreland and Sons 2, Fred Phillips 3. Heifer calf: A; Moreland and Sons 1, Mrs N. Burke 2, J. W. Garland 3 and 4. Pair heifer calves: A. Moreland and Sons 1, J. W. Garland 2 and 3. Group: A. Moreland and Sons 1, W. H. Miers 2, F. S. Veale 3. Grade Jerseys. Cow, 3yrs and over, in milk: R. Wattam’s Beauty 1, J. Worster 2, H. Harris 3. Heifer, 2yrs, in milk: H. Harris 1. Yearling heifer: R. Wattam 1 and 2. Pair heifer yearlings: R. Wattam 1. Heifer calf: Mrs F. M. Anderson 1, .J. Jones 2. Two hand-reared calves: J. W. Garland 1, Mrs F. M. Anderson 2, James A. Court 3. -" Pedigree Ayrshires. Judge: Mr Charles Webb, Levin. Cow, a,ny age over 3yrs:W. C. Wallace’s Jewel .1, J. A. Watt 2, Chas. Watt 3. Heifer, 3vrs: Chas. Watt’s Ivintochcr Mary 1, J. A. Watt 2, Chas. Watt 3. Heifer, 2yrs: W. C. Wallace’s Minnie 3., and 2, J. A. Watt 3. Heifer, yearling: P. Brcmner’s A. P. Minerva 1, W. C. Wallace 2, J. A. Watt 3. ; f\S t Pair yearling heifers: W. C. Wallace I, P! Broinner 2, J. A. Watt 3. Bull, 3yrs aad.over; Chas. Watt’s

Best walking hack, pace, stylo and action to bo considered: Mrs G. M. Ranstead’s Arapae 1, A. H. Storey 2, A. M. Samuel 3. Special Classes. Polo pony, for registered polo ponies: G. Yosper’s Buster 1, Fisher Bros. 2, R-. Spenko 3. Lady’s hack, 15-hds. and over, to be ridden by a lady: H. S. Wyatt’s Romford 1, A. H. Storey 2, G. M. Ranstead 3. Lady’s hack, under 15 hands, to be ridden by a lady: G. Porritt 1, 11. Spcake 2, Miss I. Mocking 3. Hunters. Judge: Mr James Bull, Huntorvillc. Heavy-weight hunter, mare or gelding, capable of carrying 13st, to jump all jumps except water: H. E. Porritt’s Ginger Mick 1, Ben Ms r crs 2, Fred Mullins 3. Light-weight hunter, mare or gelding capable o f carrying list, to jump such fences as required: Mrs P. C. Herrin's Two Stop 1, A. M Samuol 2, C. Charlton 3.

Ivintochcr Hector 1, W. C. Wallace 2, J. A. Watt 3. Bull, 2yrs: J. Flynn 1. Yearling bull: J. A. Watt 1, W. C. Wallace 2, P. Bremer 3. Heifer calf: Chas. Watt 3, W. C. Wallace 2, J. A. Watt 3. Bull calf: J. A. Watt 1, C. Watt 2, W. C. Wallace 3. Group: W.'C. Wallace 1, Chas. Watt 2, J. A. Watt 3.

SHEEP. Southdovms. Judge: Mr E. Cameron, Onewhero. Ram, 21 months and over: S. N. Ziinan 1, W. Harbutt 2. Ram, under 21 months: S. N. Ziman I, N. 0. Charlton 2. Ram lamb: W. Harbutt 1,2 and 3. Ewe, 21 months and over: S. N. Ziman 1, W. Harbutt 2 aud 3. Ewe, under 21 months: S. N. Ziman 1 spd 2, Peako Bros. 3. Pair of ewe lambs: W. Harbutt 1, Wynn Brown 2, S. IST. Ziman 3. Ram, 21 months and over: W. Harbutt 1. Romneys. Judge: Mr Chas. Potts, Cambridge. Ram, 21 months and over: J. A. Court 1. ~ Rain, under 21 months: P. Bremer 1. Ewe lamb: P. Bremer 1. Ewe, 21 months and over: P. Bremer 1. Ewe, under 21 months: P. Bremer 1. Fat Sheep. Judge: Mr C. J. Potts. Pen of two lambs, suitable export: W. Harbutt 1. Lincoln. Judge: Mr C. J. Potts. Ram, 21 months and over: P. Bremer 1. Ewe, 21 months and over: P. Bremer? 1. Ram, under 21. months: P. Bremer 1. Ewe, under 21 months: P. Bremer 1. AGRICULTURAL CLASSES. Field Produce. Carrots, field: A. W. Martin 1 W. H. Mackcreth 2 and 3. Turnips, Swede: A. W.. Martin 1, H. E. Russell 2. Soft Turnips: H. A. Watkins 1, 11. E. Russell 2. Mangels, long red: A. W. Martin 1 and 2. Mangels, globe: Mrs M. Kerr 1, A. W. Martin 2 and 3. Mangels, Jersey Queen, H. W. Mackcreth 1, Mrs R. A. Russell 2. Kumukumu, heaviest: Mrs R. A. Russell 1, H. *E. Russell 2, Miss I. Wilson 3.

Garden Produce. Artichoke: Mrs G. Harris 1, Mrs E. M. Keeley 2. Cucumber: Mrs G. Harris 1. Pie melon: Mrs Kerr 1. Melon, citron: Mrs Kerr 1. Cabbage: J. Byrne I, Mrs D. Brown 2. Silver beet: A. W. Martin 1 and 2, Mrs Harris 3 % Beet: W. Maberly 1, Mrs G. Harris 2. Carrots, (shorthorn) Mrs A. ,E. Harris 1, Mr G. Harris 2, W. Maberly 3. Carrots: C. H. Cooper 1, A. W. Martin 2. Turnips: Mrs W. Nicholl 1. Parsnips: J. Byrne 1, R. D. Caldwell 2, Mrs A. Iv. Fletcher 3. Peas: Mrs G. Harris 1, Mrs J. S. Fisher 2, C. H. Cooper 3. HOME INDUSTRIES. Bread, Scones, Etc. Two loaves of home-made bread: Mrs H. G. Bartlett 1, Mrs W. Griffon 2, Mrs R. Wattam 3. Four scones: Mrs H. Cubis 1, Mrs A. G. Bartlett 2, Mrs W. Miller 3. Two loaves home-made bread: Mrs J. W. Parker 1, Mrs W. H. James 2, Mrs A. G. Bartlett 3. Four home-made scones: Mrs W. Miller 1, Mrs Jefson 2, Mrs A. G. Bartlett 3. Four brown scones: Mrs Cresswell 1, Mrs A. Hollier 2, Mrs G. Lambie 3. Four currant or sultana scones: Mrs W. Miller 1, Mrs Cresswell 2, Mrs S. Sv Wilson 3. Four girdle scones: Mrs Cresswell 1 and 2, Mrs G. Lambie 3. Four date scones: Mrs Cresswell 1, Mrs W. Miller 2, Mrs G. Lambie 3. Collection scones: Mrs W. Miller 2, Mrs G. Lambic 2, Mrs A. G. Bartlett and Mrs Cresswell 3. Six pikelets: Mrs A. G. Bartlett 1, Mrs Lambic 2, Mrs Cresswell 3. Jam sandwich (without butter): Mrs A. K. Fletcher 2, Mrs L. M. Lewin 2, Miss F. McKenzie 3. Jam sandwich, with butter: Mrs A. Iv. Fletcher 1, Mrs B. Discombe 2, Miss Iv. Hicks 3. Jam roll: Mrs H. Crowtlior .1, Mrs R. Wattam 2. Pound cake: Mrs G. Lambie 1, Miss Iv. Hicks 2, Mrs M. McKenzie 3. Seed cake: Mrs G. Lambic 1, Mrs W. D. Rennie 2, Mrs J. Carson 3. Currant cake: Mrs J. Carson 1, Miss F. McKenzie 2, Mrs G. Lambic 3. Maderia Cake: Mrs Carson 1, Mrs Lambie 2, Mrs A. K. Fletcher 3. Shortbread, one plate: Mrs W. Miller I, Miss J. Miller 2. Collection afternoon tea cakes: Mrs A. Hollier 1. Collection afternoon tea biscuits: Mrs Cfoswell 1, Mrs W. Nicholl 2. Mato of afternoon tea sandwiches:

Mrs J. S. Fisher and Mrs A. Hollier 1«~ Gems, plain: Mrs Cresswell 1, Mrs A~Hollier 2, Miss K. Clements 3, Rainbow cake: Mrs A. G. Bartlett 1*? Mrs G. Ranstead 2, Miss V. McDonald: 3. Cheese straws: Miss V. McLeod 1Sponge cake: Mrs Cresswell 1, Mr® 11. Crowthcr 2, Miss K. Hicks 3. Nut loaf :\Mrs G. Lambiel, Miss W McLeod 2, Miss H. Cubis 3. Children’s Classes. Currant cake, girls 14 or under: X, Taylor 1, Hazel Rennie 2, Hilda Tapp 3. Sponge sandwich: Isabel Taylor l f Doreen Wattam 2, Dorothy Clements 3. Four plain scones, girl 14 or under: Hazel Rennie 1, E. Wilson 2, I. Taylor 3. Pikelets, girls 14 or under: Dorothy Clements 1, D. Wattam 2, I. Taylor % Jams, Jellies, Etc. Collection jams: Mrs W. Miller I, Mrs E. M. Kceley 2, Mrs A. Hollier 3, Jar of jam, any variety: Mrs F. H. Tapp 1, Mrs Hollier 2 and 3. Collection of jellies: Mrs E. M. Kecley 1, Mrs W . Miller 2 and 3. One jar jelly: Mrs 18. M. Keeley I, Mrs W. Miller 2, Mrs A. Hollier 3. One jar orange marmalade: Mrs E.M. Keeley 1, Mrs W. Miller 2 and 3. Three varieties of preserved fruits:. Mrs W. Miller 1, Mrs E. M. Keeley 2. One jar preserved peaches: Mrs Keeley I and 2, Mrs W. Miller 3. One jar preserved nectarines: Mrs Kceley 1, Mrs W. Miller 2, Miss KHicks 3. Preserved pears: Mrs W. Miller I, Mrs Keeley 2 and 3. . Preserved plums: Miss K. Hicks I, Mrs W. Miller 2, Mrs Keeley 3.' Preserved rhubarb: Mrs Keeley 1,, Mrs W. Miller 2 and 3. Extracted honey: F. H. Lewin 1. Home-made pickles: Mrs A. Hollier.l and 2. Bottle home-made pickles: Mrs Hollier 1 and 2. Bottle pickled unions: Mrs H. AHarris 1, Mrs A. Hollier 2 and 3. Bottle tomato, sauce: Mrs E. M. Keeley 1, Mrs W. Miller 2, Mrs A. Hollier 3. Children’s Classes. Plate Turkish delight: Hilda Tapp 1,. Rogerine Rennie 2, Hazel Rennie 3. Garden Produce. Judge: Mr T. A. Harris, Hamilton. Beaus, broad: Mrs G. Harris 1. Beans, butter: W. Maberly 1 and 2. Beans,. French: W. Maberly 1, I. James 2. Beans, runner: Mrs A. E. Harris J r R. Simpson 2, C. 11. Cooper 3. Beans, runner: G. -Lambie 1, Mrs JCowley 2, Mrs G. Harris 3. Vegetable marrow: Fred Parker 1, L Byrne 2. Squash: Mrs M. Kerr 1, A. W. Martin 2. Pumpkin:- A. W. Martin 1, Mrs CL Harris 2, W. Maberly 3. Collection vegetables: W. Maberly I. R. Simpson 2, F. H. Tapp 3. Onions, brown Spanish: A. W. Martin 1 and 2. / ■;i ‘ Onions, straw Spanish: C. H. Cooper 1. H. Burge 2, Miss H. Wilson 3, Onions, Globe: Mrs G. Harris l t H. Burge 2. Onions: A. W. Martin 1, J. Roberts 2, Mrs B. Discombe 3. Shallots: Geo. Williams 1 and % FH. Tapp 3. Shallots, red: R. Simpson 2 r F. HTapp 2, H. Burge 3. Potatoes, kidney: Geo. Williams 1, J .W. Levesque 2, W. Tripp 3. Potatoes, round: F. H. Tapp i, Geo. Williams 2, W. H. Mackeretli 3. - Potatoes, collection: W. Maberly 1,, F. Lewin 2, W. Tripp 3. Potatoes, heaviest: Chas. Watt 1, Mrs B. Discombe 2, Mrs F. Ht Tapp 3. Potatoes, coloured: J. W. Levesqaa. I, Chas. Watt 2, Fred Parker 3. Potatoes: J. W. Levesque l s C. H. Cooper 2, Fred Parker 3. Rhubarb: A. W. Martin 1, Mrs G. Harris 2. Fruit. Apples, cooking: J. W. Levesque I. Miss A. Wilson 2. Plums: A. W. Martin 1, Mrs W: Nicholl 2. Pears: Mrs T. Preeco 1 and 2. Peaches, desert: R. D. Caldwell I. Peaches, cooking: I. James 1, Mrs W. Nicholl 2. Butter aAd Eggs. Eggs, hen: Mrs F. H. Tapp 1, C. H. Cooper 2. Eggs, hen, white: Mrs J. Hawkins I, C. H. Cooper and Mrs G. Harris 2. Butter, not separator: Mrs Gilbert Perrott 1. Butter, separator: Mrs McDonald 1, Mrs W. D. Rennie 2, Mrs A. G. Bartlett 3. SCHOOL GARDENS. Judge: Mr M. H. Dixon, 1 The school gardens . competition resulted as follows: ■ <f* Kaipaki 91 marks 1, Leamington 86 2, Hautapu 80, 3.

Floriculture. Pom Pom Dahlias: Mrs Nixon 1, Mrs Kecley 2. Cactus Dalhias, six varieties Mrs Nixon 1, Mrs Simpson 2. Cactus Dahlias (Novice): Mrs Nixon' 1. Collarette Dahlias: Mrs Kecley 1. Dahlias, 3 Varieties: Mrs Hounslow 1, Mrs Nixon 2, Miss A. Shaw 3. Collection Gcionrams: Mrs Kceley 1. Roses (novice) Mrs F. Lye 1. Asters, single: Mrs Kecley 2. Asters, double: Mrs Kceley 1, Mrs A. E. Harris 2, L. Webber 3. Sweet peas: Mrs Kceley I,'Miss Hicks •g. poses: Mrs KeelSy 1, Mrs Lye 2. Cut flowers, 12 varieties, 2 blooms: Mrs Hounslow 1, Mrs E. J. White 2. Cut flowers, six varieties, 3 blooms. Mrs W, Tooman 1, Mrs E. J. White 2, Mrs Pemberton 3. Zinnias, Mrs Kceley 1. Phlox: Mrs Kingsford 1. Cosmos, single: Miss A. Shaw. 1. Csmos, double: Miss A. Shaw 2. Cannas: Mrs Keeley 1. Salvia: Miss A. Shaw 1. Lillies: Mrs Keeley 1. Needlework. Hand-knitted pair socks: Mrs M. R-. Branscombe 1. .Baby’s jacket, knitted: Mrs G. Moss % Miss D. Geldard 2, Miss Laura Smith Z. Baby’s bootees: Miss H. A, Smerdon a, Miss D. Geldard 2, Miss May Ashton 2. Bedspread, coloured, embroidered: Miss A. B. White 1, Miss B. Crowthcr % Supper cloth, white, embroidered: tmThm Smart 1, Mrs W. S. Cameron 2, Mrs H. Fleming 3. Supper cloth, coloured, embroidered: Mrs D. M. Eizzard 1, Mrs A. Allan 2, 3(n G Williams 3. Tray mat:' Miss Betty Crowthcr 1 and 2, Miss V. White 3. D’Oyiey, crochet: Miss May Ashton % Mrs M. R. Branscombe 2, Mrs A. Allan 3. D'Oylcy, white: Mrs-W. S. Cameron X, Mrs J. G. Kingsford 2, Mrs H. Fleming 3. D’Oylcy, coloured, embroidered: Mrs W, 8. Cameron 1, Miss A. B. White 2, Miss M. Norrish 3. Table centre, white: Mrs J. G. Kingsford 1, Miss .Smith 2, Miss Ethel Tapp 3* Table centre, coloured: Miss M. Ncr.rish 1, Miss A. B. White 2, Mrs D. M. Eizzard 3. k Embroidery: Mrs J. W. McArthur 1, Mrs H. Crowther 2 and 3. Embroidery, coloured: Mrs J. G. Kingsford 1, Miss A. B. White 2, Miss E. Cameron 3. Nightdress, lady’s, silk embroidered; Miss E. Cameron 1, Miss A. B. White % Petticoat: Mrs W. S. Cameron 1, Miss A. B. White 2, post entry 3. Silk lampshade: Mrs D. M. Eizzard 1. ' Silk frock: Miss E. Cameron 1. Cushion, embroidered: Mrs A. H. George 1, Mrs D. C. Erb 2. Guest towel: Mrs J. G. Kingsford 1, Mrs W. H. Davies 2, Miss A. B. White 3. ’Girls* Class, 15 yeiars and under. Dressed doll: Nancy Wallace 1. Cross-stitch: Ruth Niekle 1, May Latimer 2, Frances Wallace 3. Doll’s cradle: Marjorie Cooper 1. . SCHOOL WORK. Judge: Rev. C. W. Clark. Writing: Standard 3, Daphne Hamley (Cambridge), 1; Noclino Marshall (Leamington) 2. S 4, Sarah . Campbell (Cambridge) 1, Oswald Hall (Tangiteroria) 2. S 5, Vernon Cray (Cambridge) 1, Nancy Steen (Cambridge) 2. S 6, Olive Walker (Leamington) 1, Jean 'Hills (Leamington) 2. Map Drawing: S 4, Douglas Cumonack (Cambridge) 1, Colin Allan (Cambridge) 2.-- No other school or standard entered, •Object Drawing: S 3, Colin Crawshaw (Leamington) 1, Betty Watt (Cambridge) 2. $4, Eidna W'ebbor (Leamington) 1, Gordon Jarrctt (Leamington) 2. S 5, R. Garland (Leamington) 1, Alice Cornwall (Cambridge) 2. SO, Dennis Sawers (Cambridge) 1, Lindsay Snelling (Cambridge) 2. Colour Work: S2, Jean Looker (Leamington) 1, Patricia Ogilvy (Leamington) 2. Only entries. S 3, Roy Fisher (Leamington) 1, Joan Looker (Leamington) 2. S 4, No entries. S 5, No entries. S 6, Hazel Bealty (Tangitiroria) 1, Zeta Nash . (Tangitiroria) 2. Only entries. Pen and Ink Drawing: S 6, Robin Peake (Cambridge) 1, Rosy Tito (Tangitaroria) 2. Judge.’s Remarks. Entries for School Work are disappointingly small. Consequently competition is not so keen as usual. The specimens of writing are very satisfactory. Work throughout is neat and gives evidence of care. There is howeyer, a weakness in the formation of capitals, especially the letters L and T.

In map drawing there were only four entries from one standard in one school This indicates that this subject is not in favour in the schools now. Its educational value docs not appear to be worth the time and trouble demanded bv it. The specimens sent in are lacking in finish and detail. I would advise that teachers be consulted about substituting some other subject, for example drawing of objects used to illustrate Nature Study or Agricultural Work. Object Drawing is generally good, but more attention to proportion is desirable. Handles of bats and jugs were, in many exhibits either too thick or too thin, and the height of an ordinary felt hat should not be nearly equal to that of a "bell-topper.” Entries in Colour Work are unusually small. One school sending work from S2 and S 3 only and another only two exhibits in SG. This seems a pity as this kind of work is a valuable training in neatness and observation. These remarks also apply to Pen and Ink work. The few exhibits in this class arc all very good, but probably both pupils and teachers find it hard to give this kind of work the necessary time required. I would draw the attention of teachers to the necessity of the certificate that the work sent in is the sole work of the competitor and done specially for this competition. Also that the work should be put up in flat parcels and not rolled up.